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The ending of this week's episode of Friday Night SmackDown was one of the biggest shockers that we have seen on WWE programming this year. After Nikki Cross was unsuccessful in defeating the SmackDown Women's Champion Bayley in the main event, it looked as if we'll finally see her turn on Alexa Bliss. And she did in a way, as she pushed Alexa Bliss after her match and went backstage.
But this was not the talking point as what happened after that blew everyone's mind. As the Goddess was down in the ring, wondering why her "best friend" Nikki did that to her, lights went off in a familiar spooky fashion. The Fiend appeared in the ring behind Alexa Bliss, who was frightened as if she had seen a ghost.
But that was not all, as The Fiend went on to attack Alexa Bliss with the Mandible Claw, and all she could do was scream for help. Now, the question on everyone's mind is - what is next? Let's take a look at the five things that could happen after The Fiend attacked Alexa Bliss on WWE SmackDown tonight. Be sure to chime in with your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below!
#5 Bray Wyatt reveals that he has trapped Alexa Bliss
Last month, "The Horror Show at Extreme Rules" saw Bray Wyatt take on Braun Strowman in a Wyatt Swamp Fight. The "cinematic style" match received mixed reviews from fans and critics, but one thing that everyone loved about it was the cameo from Alexa Bliss, who apparently appeared as Sister Abigail, trying to lure Braun Strowman.
The ending of the match saw The Fiend appear and take out Braun Strowman. The Universal Champion has since been missing from SmackDown. Bray Wyatt gave a warning to the Monster Among Men this week on SmackDown by mentioning that "HE" wants the Universal Championship, but also said that Braun Strowman was nowhere to be found after disappearing in the swamp.
Attacking Alexa Bliss could be a way to lure Strowman back to SmackDown. We might see Bray Wyatt appear next week to reveal that he has trapped Alexa Bliss, maybe inside the Firefly Fun House.
#4 Braun Strowman returns to SmackDown to save Alexa Bliss
Nobody knows where Braun Strowman is. From the looks of it, neither Bray Wyatt. Which basically means he is hiding somewhere, or maybe planning something huge. But if Bray Wyatt captures Alexa Bliss, could it be strong enough reason for the Universal Champion to make his return? I believe yes!
I won't be surprised if Braun Strowman returns with a significant change in his gimmick or look. Maybe he shows signs of fear of The Fiend, who (in Kayfabe) tried to kill him at Extreme Rules. But the Monster Among Men is a fighter, and he certainly won't let Wyatt do any further harm to Alexa Bliss. The two of them share a very special bond, as witnessed during their alliance in the Mixed Match Challenge a couple of years ago.
Last year, we saw Seth Rollins invade the Firefly Fun House. If he can, why not Braun Strowman. The Universal Champion could return and invade Bray Wyatt's Firefly Fun House, destroy it while looking for Alexa Bliss, only for Wyatt to mention that she is with her. There's only one way this thing could go to!
#3 "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt vs Braun Strowman at SummerSlam
"The Fiend" Bray Wyatt vs Braun Strowman has been one of the dream matches ever since Bray Wyatt debuted this sadistic alter-ego gimmick last year. In the last couple of months, we've seen Bray Wyatt face Strowman in various forms, but it is finally time to unleash The Fiend on his former follower. With Alexa Bliss as leverage, Bray Wyatt could force Braun Strowman for yet another rematch at WWE SummerSlam.
What role could Alexa Bliss play?
Alexa Bliss is one of those WWE Superstars who have amazing acting skills. We witnessed the same during tonight's episode of SmackDown when she genuinely looked scared when The Fiend appeared. Alexa Bliss could continue appearing in vignettes, asking Braun Strowman to free her from the claws of The Fiend.
This is where WWE could bring in the angle of Braun Strowman being afraid of The Fiend after what happened at Extreme Rules. But he would have no choice but to agree to face his fear at SummerSlam, as Bray Wyatt could use Alexa Bliss to lure him to do that. But, there might be a huge twist in the tale!
#2 Alexa Bliss returns as Sister Abigail, costs Braun Strowman the match
Ever since Alexa Bliss played a cameo as Sister Abigail at Extreme Rules, fans have been talking about her playing the character going forward. And I think WWE probably saw the popularity of the same and decided to further involve Alexa Bliss in the feud. So far, you might be getting a feeling that this angle is going towards the classic "hero rescues the love of his life from the villain" route. But what if it's yet another trap from Wyatt?
What if Alexa Bliss makes her return during the match between Braun Strowman and The Fiend at WWE SummerSlam as Sister Abigail, and cost the Monster Among Men the match and the Universal title? This would prove that it was all Bray Wyatt's plan all along, and "trapping Alexa Bliss" was nothing but mind games.
This also helps with the fact that losing the title in this way won't derail Braun Strowman's momentum, but maybe his character could take an interesting turn after that!
#1 Braun Strowman and Alexa Bliss join Bray Wyatt
Ever since the feud between Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman began after WrestleMania 36, Wyatt just has had one motive - to bring his "black sheep" back to him. We have seen him unsuccessfully trying to convince Strowman on several occasions to join him, but can Alexa Bliss finally make Strowman to "let him in"?
Both Braun Strowman and Alexa Bliss could use a gimmick change, and what better than both of them joining hands with Bray Wyatt - a new Wyatt Family, with Sister Abigail. Maybe they can work out a way to get Erick Rowan back as well! The stable could do wonders for WWE if they use it properly. Of course, WWE always will have the option to let Strowman turn on Bray Wyatt and reveal all of his "dark secrets".
Alexa Bliss as Sister Abigail could be one of the most interesting characters for WWE in a long time. Bray Wyatt could reveal that the original Sister Abigail has possessed Alexa Bliss, but The Goddess could show signs of her real-self every now and then, demonstrating that she is in an internal fight with Sister Abigail. Stuff out of a horror movie, but if there's anyone who could pull it off, it is the creative genius - Bray Wyatt.
