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The second-biggest show of the year is almost upon us, and the card is a stacked one from start to finish. But rumors abound that something big is in the works at SummerSlam.
It could be a return, it could be an upset, or it could be a surprise of an entirely different kind. My job through this article is not to spoil or inform, but I'm just going to speculate as a fan because, in my opinion, the unpredictability of professional wrestling is what that draws us to it.
Feel free to speculate in the comments section and let me know your very own list of surprises. Don't be afraid to think out of the box, because I'm sure that you're feeling the excitement as well.
So, without wasting any more time on this prelude, here are five surprises you can potentially see at the biggest party of the summer.
#5 Daniel Bryan vs. Roman Reigns is added to the card
It will be a crying shame if Roman Reigns does not have a match at WWE SummerSlam 2019 this year. From the way that things are lining up, Roman Reigns vs. Rowan seems like the most likely possibility at this moment. But truth be told, do you guys think that it sounds like a match worthy of SummerSlam?
Honestly, I and almost everyone else in the WWE Universe would much rather see Roman square off with someone like Daniel Bryan instead, because both men are top guys in the truest sense of the word. And this is not a feud that needs to end at SummerSlam but can continue for a few months.
Reigns hasn't really had a good feud in quite some time. This would be a great way to make him supremely interesting once again!
#4 Sheamus returns as the special guest referee for a big title match
Have you guys been following Sheamus on social media? The thing is that he's been teasing a change of gimmick, with a new look, clad in a referee's shirt. He's even brought in body doubles and lookalikes for what seems to be a very interesting new upcoming gimmick.
Kofi was pictured in one of those shots and this makes me wonder if the plan is for Sheamus to return as a referee for the big Kofi Kingston vs. Randy Orton match at SummerSlam 2019. Could Sheamus turn heel during the match and end up teaming up with Randy Orton? The two men could form an interesting alliance to take the fight to The New Day.
It does seem very pointless to put up such images on social media unless there was an imminent payoff. Sheamus is far too talented a Superstar to be sitting on the sidelines.
#3 Roman Reigns is attacked and this time it is Buddy Murphy
Based on the altercation that Roman Reigns had with Buddy Murphy in the backstage area, a lot of fans were excited about a potential match between the two men somewhere down the line. But unfortunately, it does seem like it was all leading to Erick Rowan.
But what if Murphy is still ticked off by the fact that he was made to look like a fool before the audience? What if this results in him coming out and quite publicly blindsiding Roman Reigns, as an act of revenge, knocking him down?
Even if he were to lose to Roman Reigns it would be the biggest thing that Buddy Murphy ever did. Which is why I don't really see this as a demotion for him, but in fact, a promotion!
The two men could resolve this feud with a match on SmackDown Live.
#2 Ronda Rousey comes back to confront Becky Lynch
I mean no disrespect at all to Charlotte Flair, but many feel that we were robbed of a Becky vs. Ronda match during Rousey's previous run. Now she's on a leave of absence, but as Tom Colohue of Sportskeeda reported, she's anxious to return to work with Heyman. What one must not forget is that she's Natalya's best friend as well.
So, when Natalya is on the ground, getting bashed by Becky Lynch but will not submit, could we potentially see Ronda Rousey return to destroy Lynch? It would be a massive pop for the crowd in attendance and it makes sense from a storyline perspective as well.
WWE could build to Becky Lynch vs. Ronda Rousey at a stage like SummerSlam or even WrestleMania, with the way that things are lining up for her. It would be bigger than any other match, WWE can imagine for her right now.
#1 Sasha Banks comes back to cost Bayley her title
Sasha Banks has been on a hiatus since losing the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships and much has been written about her. SummerSlam could be the site of her big return, before a packed crowd.
When she does comes back, she should do so as a heel because it'll be a nice change of pace for 'The Boss' as compared to the character we're used to seeing. It will also give Bayley a nice feud for the months to follow.
The two women have history and they can play off it, in addition to the fact that they have exemplary chemistry and can put on the best matches against one another. But most importantly, if Sasha Banks costs Bayley her title, it will create a new star in Ember Moon and shock the audience that's in attendance.
Heel Sasha is the best Sasha!
