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This week's episode of RAW was a great episode from start to finish and I did feel that it delivered on all fronts, at least, in my opinion. But then SmackDown could be just as good, if not better if the following surprises were to happen.
WWE has seen some extremely weak ratings in the recent past and while SmackDown has been a solid show, the Triple H segment on last week's edition didn't do anyone any favors. With everything the way it is in the world right now, I just think that WWE may be the last thing on everyone's mind despite it being an essential business.
With that said, I think that the following surprises could certainly bring WWE SmackDown to the next level. And it could make the show worth watching as appointment viewing once again.
#5 Footage of Alexa Bliss making fun of Nikki Cross is leaked
Now, the SmackDown hacker has been teasing the fact that one of the teams in the SmackDown roster will split up soon. Everyone assumes that it's The New Day because they became Champions recently. But instead, what if it is Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross who go their separate ways when the hacker leaks footage of Alexa Bliss saying mean things about her tag team partner?
It just seems like Alexa Bliss has lost a lot of what made her special ever since she turned babyface. She is far better as a heel, in my opinion, and Nikki Cross has been acting extra outrageous in recent times, which could lead to something of this nature very soon.
It will make for a very interesting scenario if Bliss and Cross are forced to defend the titles even when they can't really get along with each other.
#4 Dolph Ziggler confronts Shorty G about being the SmackDown hacker
Believe it or not, all his actions have proved that Dolph Ziggler was really serious about Mandy Rose. It was only because of the leaked footage where Ziggler was seen conspiring with Sonya Deville to win Mandy Rose's affections and put Otis at bay that pushed her away from him. And Dolph Ziggler has been upset ever since and yes, he could look to resolve his issues with the SmackDown hacker this week.
Rumors have been doing the rounds that it is either Mustafa Ali or Shorty G. And Dolph Ziggler could take the fight to them this week and confront them to kickstart a rivalry by unmasking one of the two men as the mysterious SmackDown hacker.
Maybe it leads to a tag team feud where he teams up with the 'glorious' Robert Roode again and the two men go on to challenge Shorty G and Mustafa Ali in a potentially heated tag team feud.
It could be the best thing for the careers of the two underutilized talents.
#3 Sheamus takes out Jeff Hardy
Sheamus feels like he should be appreciated a lot more based on what he has been bringing to WWE SmackDown over the last few weeks which is pure and unbridled aggression, like never before. But Michael Cole and the rest of the WWE staff have instead been focused on highlighting Jeff Hardy's accomplishments over his WWE Hall of Fame-worthy career and Sheamus has taken exception to this.
And so, when Jeff Hardy is potentially cutting a promo, Sheamus could show up from out of nowhere and plow him to the ground. This will kickstart a feud that could potentially culminate at Money in the Bank or if it has the legs, could continue well beyond the pay-per-view and stretch on all the way through the summer months.
But this week could be the beginning of the said program where Jeff Hardy realizes that he has a dangerous foe in the WWE roster and his name is Sheamus as he is taken out in a scuffle either in a backstage segment or even in the middle of the ring.
#2 Sonya Deville spoils Mandy Rose's chances
So, this week Mandy Rose and Carmella will clash to determine who gets the final spot in the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match in what one can only describe as Corey Graves' dream match for obvious reasons. Everyone believes that it's Mandy Rose's time to shine but the company may actually have bigger plans for her. And this could potentially allow Carmella to sneak a victory and advance to the ladder match.
As the match advances, Mandy Rose could have the upper hand but Sonya Deville could interfere and cost her the big victory. And this could lead to a match between the two women at WWE Money in the Bank where Absolution and Fire n' Desire ends once and for all. In any case, do check out the interview that Sportskeeda's Stephanie Chase conducted with Mandy Rose for our YouTube channel right before WrestleMania.
Mandy Rose is obviously the next big thing, but in this manner, Sonya Deville can ascend to the next level as well.
#1 RAW competitors suddenly show up
One has to remember that the Money in the Bank ladder match will feature Superstars from both WWE RAW and SmackDown. So, would you honestly be surprised at all to see Superstars from WWE RAW showing up on SmackDown this week to gain the upper hand ahead of WWE Money in the Bank 2020?
On this week's show, they have advertised a clash that will whet our appetite for Money in the Bank 2020. So while King Corbin and Daniel Bryan are scheduled to slug it out on this week's show, the fact of the matter is that Aleister Black and Rey Mysterio may have a bone to pick with them as well.
And this may just be the plan because you wouldn't want either King Corbin or Daniel Bryan to suffer a crushing defeat ahead of Money in the Bank considering that they are both top-tier performers.
By bringing in some stars from RAW, WWE will ensure that both of the Superstars are protected and that fans at home get hyped for the contest.
