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Having been a fan of the WWE product for a long time, there's one thing that I have realized. All of the shows that have a lot of hype around it invariably fail to deliver at all.
And it is the shows without the hoopla, without the fanfare of The Undertaker vs. Goldberg for instance, where the full-timers step up and take things to the next level. Which is why I personally believe that this show could be a dark horse that actually does deliver.
But for the show to be memorable, one that fans cherish for a long time, it needs a few surprises. Thankfully, the show has been set up in such a manner that surprises galore could happen at Stomping Grounds.
Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts in the comments section below, ladies and gentlemen.
#5 Big E turns heel on Kofi Kingston
In latest WWE NEWS, the New Day was always a group of 3 equals. It was a unit where three individuals came together to have fun, but more importantly kick their opponents into oblivion. However, of late, what has happened is that Kofi Kingston has become the superstar of the group, making the other two people his henchmen.
Big E may not take too kindly to something like this, considering that he was always primed to be the next big thing in WWE. A few of you may know that once upon a time, he was even supposed to get the Roman Reigns push, according to reports. And lest you forget, he also has a lot of history with Dolph Ziggler.
Which is why it is all too likely that he will turn heel at WWE Stomping Grounds. The New Day as a unit will cease to exist then, but people have felt that they've been past their expiry date for a while now.
#4 Sasha Banks returns from injury to attack Bayley
Sasha Banks' status in the roster is uncertain but what is clear at the moment is that her love for wrestling has not diminished. I've had the fortune to meet her and except for maybe The Revival, I've not come across anyone nearly as passionate about the art of wrestling as Sasha Banks is. Which is why, despite her apprehensions, I'm certain that if a good storyline is presented to her, she could potentially return to action.
Maybe Bayley is on the verge of winning her match when the referee gets knocked down by someone. Lo and behold, it is Sasha Banks returning but instead of helping her best friend out, she knocks her out this time. It could launch a new storyline in motion.
Why I think this storyline could happen is because Sasha Banks and Bayley know that they can both create magic when they're working one another. Bayley vs. Bliss has limited potential for now.
#3 Ricochet becomes the brand new United States Champion
Ricochet won a match this week on RAW to become the number 1 contender for the United States Championship. I have a feeling that he may just defeat Samoa Joe to win the Championship considering how popular he has become in a short amount of time.
Ricochet's style is such that even those who aren't necessarily wrestling fans will be drawn in by his athleticism and by just how nimble the man is. Which is why he could be in line for a massive push at this point in time, as United States Champion.
One thing that is absolutely guaranteed is that he and Samoa Joe will put on a masterclass at Stomping Grounds. It should be a treat for anyone that enjoys wrestling.
The United States Championship has been relegated for a while now, and it'll be cool to have a strong champion.
#2 Bray Wyatt is the special guest referee for the Universal Championship match
Let me start off by saying that I would not necessarily be a fan of this particular surprise. But the thing about surprises per se is that they are not necessarily always pleasant. Surprises can come in all shapes and sizes and this is something a lot of people have been speculating about, at the moment.
Bray Wyatt could potentially be the special guest referee that Baron Corbin chooses for the Universal Championship match. He would be the pleasant man from the Firefly Fun House in the beginning eventually transforming into The Fiend in due time. There would be no bigger platform to showcase him.
I have a feeling that while this may be an interesting tactic, it may not necessarily be the best career move for Wyatt. But just because I don't like it, doesn't mean that it won't happen.
#1 Brock Lesnar becomes the Universal Champion again
This is one of those things that's an unsaid threat looming over the entire WWE roster at the moment. It took a while for WWE to have a full-time Universal Champion after Lesnar's reign of terror, but chances are rife that he'll be made the Universal Champion again.
And this is because ratings haven't really been the strongest with Seth Rollins at the helm. We know for a fact that if Baron Corbin becomes the Universal Champion, things are not really going to improve when it comes to viewership at all.
Which is why Vince McMahon may decide to make Lesnar the Universal Champion once again. He could cash in on the winner of the Corbin vs. Rollins match after one of the two men is completely exhausted.
Which of these surprises do you think will happen when WWE Stomping grounds comes around, this weekend?
Bayley gives us a HUGE update on a top Superstar's upcoming return RIGHT HERE.
