5 Superstars who could replace Shawn Michaels at Crown Jewel 

The ending to Saturday's WWE SuperShow Down event was chaotic to say to least. While many expected The Undertaker to come out victorious in the main event, Triple H managed to pin the Deadman albeit with an assist from best friend, Shawn Michaels. After the match event, all four Superstars embraced each other in what seemed like a show of sportsmanship before Undertaker and Kane attacked the Game and Michaels and laid them out to close to show.

As per numerous reports, this was done to set up a tag team between the Brothers of Destruction and DX at WWE Crown Jewel on November 2. With this, Shawn Michaels is rumored to be returning to in-ring action almost a decade after his Carrer ending match against The Undertaker at WrestleMania 26.

Michaels has been one of the few Superstars to have stayed true to his word and hasn't wrestled a match in almost a decade. While the prospect of seeing one of the greatest in-ring performers of all time perform once again is enticing, we believe that The Heartbreak Kid shouldn't be returning to in-ring action as his retirement was perfect. He hung up his boots when the time was right and he should instead be used in an authority capacity if the tag match does materialize.

Here are four superstars who can replace the showstopper as the Game's tag partner at WWE Crown Jewel.

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#4 Batista

The Animal is the perfect replacement for Michaels, given his history with all the men involved in the match

Batista is confirmed to return to the WWE a week from this Tuesday at SmackDown 1000. The Animal has had a long and storied history with both the Undertaker and to an extent with Kane. He has had numerous battles with both the brothers and have defeated them on multiple occasions. There have been reports of Batista signing a contract with the WWE and returning to in-ring competition following his appearance at SD 1000.

The Animal is the perfect replacement for Shawn Michaels as he has had a long and storied history with Triple H. The Animal started out as a protege of the Cerebral Assassin when he was a part of 'Evolution' and eventually defeated the Game to capture the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 21.

With so much backstory between the quartet, it is only natural to put them together in a tag team for November 2. The Undertaker is expected to be in SmackDown 100 which is where The Game can lead the returning 'Evolution' to attack the Deadman for his actions at Super Show Down. This way Batista will have first big match upon returning and the seeds for a future match between Batista and the Game (which is what the Animal wants) can be planted.

#3 Rey Mysterio

Mysterio needs a big match after his return to the WWE

Like Batista, Mr. 619, Rey Mysterio has also been confirmed for SmackDown. The former World Champion was in negotiations with the WWE for a return ever since his appearance at the Royal Rumble earlier this year. But things seem to have been settled at last as Mysterio has reportedly signed a 2-year deal with the company.

BREAKING: @reymysterio will return at #SD1000. https://t.co/jubBZfcX7d

— WWE (@WWE) October 7, 2018

With this, it is almost a given that Mysterio will be appearing at Crown Jewel on November 2. While he can be a part of WWE's World Cup Tournament, which will culminate at the event, we would like to see Rey in a big money match following his return and it doesn't any bigger than the aforementioned tag team match.

Mysterio has had his shares of battles against the Deadman and The Big Red Machine. Like Batista, Mysterio needs a big match to start what will most likely be his last run in the company. While the San Diego-native hasn't had a long-term feud or storyline with Triple H, his presence alone will be enough to get fans excited for the said match.

# 2 Randy Orton

The Viper has been one of the best acts in Smackdown for the past few months

One of the biggest allies of the Game who have fought alongside and against him is The Viper, Randy Orton. Orton and Hunter have had one of the most bitter rivalries in the history of the WWE and have main evented two consecutive WrestleMania sharing a win apiece. The two have also allies on screen as part of Evolution and The Authority.

Orton has gone through a massive character overhaul and is currently portraying the character of a veteran heel hell-bent on destroying Superstars whom the fans adore. The Viper has already struck with the first Victim being the Charismatic Enigma, Jeff Hardy. Orton has been in his element ever since his heel turn and he is currently at his sadistic best.

Orton has been at crossroads with the Brothers of Destruction at multiple points in his Carrer. He has had a match each with both the brothers at WrestleMania, coming up short both time. This is something that will most certainly be eating the Viper up inside and we except the Viper to put a vicious beatdown on The Undertaker at SD 100 (orchestrated by Triple H) to build a tag team match between Evolution (Triple H and Orton) and The Brothers of Destruction at Saudi Arabia.

# 1 John Cena

The Cenation Leader thrives in big-time matches

After failing to summon the Deadman, John Cena was beaten comprehensively by the Phenom at WrestleMania 34 in what was essentially a squash match. The Cenation Leader has taken a long leave of absence from in-ring competition ever since his loss to Taker expect for appearance a few House shows, The Greatest Royal Rumble and the recently concluded Super Show Down in Melbourne, Australia.

The 16-time World Champion is rumored to face the Deadman at next year's WrestleMania and this match could serve as the perfect foundation for the duo's match at the MetLife Stadium next year. WWE could have Cena pin the Deadman in the match.

The Cenation Leader can brag about this in his promo leading up to their match at Mania. With both Cena and Taker having a win each (their previous matches be damned) under their belt, the rubber match would decide the fate of this feud. Cena putting his Carrer on the line to make it a 'Career Vs Career' or as they say 'Loser Leaves Town' Match will be the icing on the cake. While Cena is the most unlikely replacement for Shawn Michaels, his addition will undoubtedly make this match more interesting.