5 Surprises that could take place on SmackDown Live this week

#1 Randy Orton begins targetting Mustafa Ali

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Randy Orton and Rey Mysterio had quite a heated feud. But they are finally done with one another. So who does the new, deranged Randy Orton have in his sights next? I think Mustafa Ali would be the right candidate.

Ali could certainly use the rub from a veteran like Randy Orton. Orton can be absolutely sadistic while dealing with Ali, and this could get the crowd to sympathise with the former 205 Live star. A feud between the two men would only elevate Mustafa Ali into the stratosphere.

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It would also give Randy Orton a reboot and allow him to work with fresh blood because SmackDown Live is very short on babyfaces right now. Who knows...maybe this could lead to a WrestleMania program.

And this, ladies and gentlemen, is my 5th and final surprise for this week's show.

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