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WWE Superstar Rick Boogs has made quite the impression on Friday Night SmackDown in recent months.
The former NXT Superstar debuted on the blue brand earlier this year as Shinsuke Nakamura's "hype man." Boogs, along with his electric guitar and amps, performs Nakamura's entrance theme every single week on SmackDown.
So far, their pairing has proved to be incredibly beneficial for the King of Strong Style. Since joining forces, Nakamura has defeated Baron Corbin to become WWE's new 'King.'
But despite being an entertaining presence, Rick Boogs can't stay on the outside of the ring forever.
Given the number of people that Shinsuke Nakamura has crossed, there will certainly be a list of names that would like to face off against the guitar-wielding rockstar.
With that in mind, let's take a closer look at five opponents for Rick Boogs' WWE debut match.
#5 Current WWE 24/7 Champion Reggie
It has been quite the year for the current WWE 24/7 Champion Reggie.
He debuted as SmackDown Superstar Carmella's sommelier in December 2020, often accompanying her to ringside for matches. However, after feuding with Sasha Banks, Carmella quickly kicked him to the curb.
This led to Reginald being paired with then-WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler. However, with Jax and Baszler becoming increasingly frustrated with Reginald, he was once again kicked to the curb.
After breaking away from Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler, he surprisingly won the WWE 24/7 Championship on Monday Night RAW by defeating Akira Tozawa.
Reginald soon revealed that he previously spoke with a french accent because that was what Carmella needed, and it was the path to becoming a WWE Superstar.
Now known as "Reggie," the 24/7 Champion continues to defend the belt on both RAW and SmackDown. Given the comedic hijinx associated with the 24/7 title, it would make perfect sense if an over-the-top character such as Rick Boogs squared off against Reggie in his debut WWE match.
#4 WWE SmackDown Commentator Pat McAfee
WWE Friday Night SmackDown commentator Pat McAfee has truly been a breath of fresh air on the blue brand this year.
It was announced after WWE WrestleMania 37 in April that the former NFL punter would be joining the SmackDown broadcast booth alongside Michael Cole.
Since becoming a part of the commentary team, Pat McAfee has received universal acclaim for bringing energy, passion, and enthusiasm to WWE television every week.
McAfee has stepped into the squared circle in the past. The former NFL star competed in matches against Adam Cole during his time in NXT and even participated in a War Games match at NXT TakeOver last year.
Interestingly, McAfee is often seen air-guitaring when King Nakamura makes his entrance. Perhaps Rick Boogs could take exception to this in the near future, leading to a match between him and the SmackDown broadcaster.
#3 Former WWE 24/7 Champion Elias
Monday Night RAW star Elias is currently in a state of flux on the red brand.
He teamed up with Jaxson Ryker for the majority of 2021 before deserting the latter a few months ago on RAW.
This led to a bitter feud between the two former friends, culminating in bouts such as a strap match and a Symphony Of Destruction match. Both instances saw Ryker emerging victoriously.
During last night's edition of RAW, the former WWE 24/7 Champion threw his guitar into a bonfire, declaring that "WWE stood for 'Walk With Elias,' but Elias is dead."
Perhaps he could be looking to eradicate any musical acts currently performing in WWE. One such act is Rick Boogs on SmackDown. Given both of their musical tendencies, Elias could be the perfect debut opponent for King Nakamura's guitarist.
#2 Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura
WWE Friday Night SmackDown Superstar Shinsuke Nakamura has experienced quite a resurgence over the past few months.
Nakamura was recently involved in a back-and-forth feud with Baron Corbin. This led to him stealing Corbin's crown on several occasions, with some help from Rick Boogs.
Eventually, Nakamura defeated Corbin on SmackDown to become the true 'King.'
However, power and grandeur can often change someone's personality.
Perhaps we could see a scenario where the power of the crown eventually goes to King Nakamura's head. After a prolonged reign of a new tyrannical leader, Rick Boogs could rebel against his ally, leading to a clash between them.
#1 Former WWE United States Champion Baron Corbin
After losing his WWE King of the Ring crown to Shinsuke Nakamura, Baron Corbin has experienced a series of unfortunate events.
Corbin's onscreen persona is now close to bankruptcy and completely destitute. He has been forced to sell his watch as well as his car, leading him to create a crowdfunding website in a desperate effort to pay the bills.
If Corbin attempts to figure out where it all went wrong, perhaps it all traces back to Rick Boogs. Once Boogs became Shinsuke Nakamura's hype man, things started to change for both Nakamura and Corbin.
This, ultimately, was the beginning of Baron Corbin's downfall. As a result, he has more than enough reason to want to exact revenge on King Nakamura's guitarist.
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