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If you're the kind of person that likes to be woken up when September ends, I daresay that you may miss quite the show. September is the month leading up to SmackDown on FOX (which comes our way in October) and WWE will put all of their energy into reviving the product.
In this article, I will explore how WWE can potentially shake up the product with some riveting twists and surprises next month. Please let me know your thoughts about the things I've outlined and whether you want to see them play out or not.
With Heyman and Bischoff firmly in charge of things on RAW and SmackDown Live and with Vince McMahon taking a step back owing to the XFL, it is all too likely that we'll see major changes transpire on the show, leading into Clash of Champions. And indeed, leading out of Clash of Champions as well, leading up to Hell in a Cell and beyond.
So, let us look at 5 real surprises that could potentially take place in September 2019...
#5 The Fiend destroys Edge
There are various rumors that Edge is cleared to wrestle. One thing that we know for sure is that The Fiend has been targeting legends who've been showing up on RAW, attacking them with the Mandible Claw. While Jerry Lawler, Mick Foley and, even Kurt Angle may be retired, Edge could come back for a feud with this twisted being somewhere down the line.
Edge could come back for a special segment during an episode of RAW when the lights go out and he is left in a heap in the middle of the ring, looking dazed. The following week, Edge announces that he's coming out of retirement to face The Fiend, at Clash of Champions or a later date!
Fantasy booking is fun. Even if this doesn't happen, it is certainly a real possibility!
#4 AJ Styles goes to NXT to find Michaels
Remember the confrontation that AJ Styles had with Shawn Michaels during the RAW Reunion episode? That led a lot of individuals to believe that the two men would have a clash down the line, owing to the fact that they are considered to be two of the greatest in-ring performers in WWE history. A clash between them could potentially be the best match that the world has ever seen.
Now, NXT moves to the USA Network in September and I personally think that the black and yellow brand needs a few familiar faces from RAW and SmackDown Live to increase its viewership. Who better than AJ Styles, who's not just a reigning and defending Champion but also an individual who bypassed the NXT system entirely, leading many to wonder what level of match he'd have had, without the restrictions of the main roster? In addition to Shawn Michaels, he could always face the likes of Johnny Gargano and Adam Cole.
Gallows and Anderson could accompany Styles when he heads to NXT and potentially have quite the match with the Undisputed ERA, helping cement their legacy to make them global sensations almost overnight.
#3 Randy Orton ends KofiMania
Kofi Kingston defied the odds when he became the WWE Champion after 11 grueling years in WWE, much to the delight of fans worldwide who had been earnestly rooting for him. But no good thing ever lasts and I deem it all too likely that Randy Orton will be the WWE Champion when SmackDown Live heads to FOX.
Let me illustrate why this is the reason. Like it or not, ratings haven't been the strongest with Kofi Kingston as WWE Champion, and the sad bit is that he's not even the main event segment at times because it is Roman Reigns segment that close out the show on most weeks.
This will allow other top babyfaces like Kevin Owens to enter the title picture and maybe even Roman Reigns, who is riding high on goodwill, to feud with Randy Orton. Kofi Kingston can reenter the title picture after a while, after fans yearn for him once more.
Kofi Kingston's reign as Champion as been great but not nearly as electrifying as his ascent to the top in the feud with Daniel Bryan. Maybe some time away from the top spot will make fans interested in him to the degree that they were prior to WrestleMania.
#2 Drew McIntyre destroys Ricochet before the King of the Ring finals
A lot of wrestling fans, experts, and even journalists assumed that the King of the Ring tournament was a device to finally get Drew McIntyre over, in a mighty big way. And then, he would crash out of the very first round, thanks to Ricochet. This could only mean that McIntyre will be out in full force, seeking retribution.
One would assume that Ricochet will be one of the men who will go all the way to the finals of the King of the Ring tournament, which is when he will likely square off against someone like Andrade. But before the dream match can even take place, I have a feeling that McIntyre will destroy Ricochet, grounding him to a pulp. And this will lead to the coronation of Andrade as the King of the Ring.
In this way, not only does Andrade become a top star, Ricochet and Drew McIntyre can enter a program that stretches out all the way till Survivor Series and once they've elevated one another through this feud, they can potentially challenge for the Universal Championship down the line too. Everybody wins, in this case.
#1 Dominick Mysterio makes his debut
Not long ago, Rey Mysterio teased hanging up his mask after a career that has spanned ECW, WCW, and even promotions outside WWE, in addition to a WWE run that is definitely worthy of a Hall of Fame induction. But just as he was about to hang up his mask, his son Dominick would enter the fray and convince him to stay put.
It is clear that father and son will team up soon, and I can totally see them entering the tag team division in the near future. I can even see them feuding with the likes of Ziggler and Roode, provided the two become Tag Team Champions somewhere down the line.
Tom Colohue of Sportskeeda recently revealed why Dominick would bypass the NXT System entirely. His source essentially believes that it makes more sense for Dominick to work with his father on the main roster instead of learning his ropes in NXT, which is not necessarily a developmental brand anymore.
I do believe that the team of father and son have a lot of potential and can actually be a very entertaining unit when it's time for them to compete under the bright lights.
