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Tonight, fans will gather in the arena and in front of their television screens for the final episode of SmackDown Live before Money in the Bank, this weekend.
This week's RAW was a ho-hum show overall. In my opinion, it fell flat with regard to getting me all pumped for the pay-per-view. I have the highest of expectations from SmackDown Live.
And why wouldn't I? SmackDown Live has delivered week after week with highly engrossing shows. While the numbers haven't been kind, the quality of the shows has been pretty good.
Still, who wouldn't mind a surprise or two? In this article, I will suggest five potentially interesting ones.
Let me know in the comments what surprises you'd like to see during the course of the show!
#5 New match added to Money in the Bank?
Jeff Hardy looks great with the US title around his waist and draped on his shoulders. Yet, there is no challenger for the legend at Money in the Bank.
Maybe the plan is to book another match for Money in the Bank on SmackDown Live, on this week's show. Of course, there could be a variety of opponents gunning for the prestigious title.
Tye Dillinger, Andrade 'Cien' Almas and even Aiden English could possibly challenge the US Champion to a fight. It does not make sense to leave the title out of contention considering how prestigious it is. Moreover, a Jeff Hardy match is almost always big news.
Hardy and Nakamura square off in a non-title match this week and that should be amazing. I wonder if there will be interference from one of the names mentioned to set up a big US Title Match at Money in the Bank, this weekend.
#4 Big E goes heel, takes out New Day
In a group comprising of outrageous men, Big E is perhaps the most outrageous of the lot. We know that one of three members of The New Day will make it to Money in the Bank to compete in the ladder match.
The grapevine suggests that this will be Big E's big singles push. Could this begin with a heel turn?
While the three members of The New Day are deliberating with regard to who's going to be in the match, Big E could take them both out from the back. Then, he could announce himself as the contender for the big match at Money in the Bank this year.
This would be an unexpected turn and one that could have major long-term consequences for the blue brand. Big E could be the top heel that the brand so desperately needs.
#3 SAnitY debuts on SmackDown Live
SAnitY was absolutely amazing in NXT. They were called up to the main roster during the Superstar Shake-Up that followed WrestleMania.
Somehow, their debut never did take place which brings us to this week's episode of SmackDown Live. Could this be the site of their first outing?
The Bludgeon Brothers and The Club could be on the verge of a collision when these behemoths could come forth and strike. It would just shake the Tag Team division up significantly!
#2 Becky Lynch goes heel
Becky Lynch caused a massive upset on SmackDown Live last week. She defeated arguably the biggest name in WWE women's history- Charlotte Flair. I wonder if this will spur a brand new character change in her. I wonder if this will inspire her to step out from Flair's shadow.
I know what you're thinking. It is absolutely impossible to hate The Irish Lass Kicker. However, I do believe that a heel turn could be great for her character.
Let's face it. Lynch may have been the first ever SmackDown Women's Champion but she hasn't done much ever since!
#1 Carmella becomes the brand new leader of Absolution
Just think about it, folks. The two remaining members of Absolution do not like Paige. Neither does Carmella, a woman who's been booked in an uncomfortable match against Asuka at Money in the Bank. This calls for an alliance and a truce.
Carmella would do just great as the leader of Absolution. She is great on the microphone and while she may not be Paige inside the ring, she can make a fairly decent leader. I'd love to see the three women team up on SmackDown Live.
What do you think of this suggestion and the rest? Let us know in the comments section below.
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