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Everyone agrees that qualitatively SmackDown Live is a much better show than RAW is. However, the ratings have consistently been poorer than RAW, despite the show being easier to watch and faster paced. RAW is a longer tradition than SmackDown has been, and people are just a lot more used to watching wrestling on Monday nights. SmackDown Live needs a shake up, very soon.
The blue brand does not have a lot of matches at the TLC pay-per-view. All of this could change on this episode of the blue brand. Expect more matches to be added to the show.
Sound off in the comments below and let me know your thoughts and your opinions. How many of these twists could you potentially see happening?
Also let me know how you would book SmackDown Live, leading up to the TLC pay-per-view event.
#5 The Miz gets sick of Shane McMahon turning him down, attacks him
The Miz was in the finals of the WWE World Cup tournament when he found out that he wasn't able to wrestle anymore. Shane McMahon took his place and went on to win the tournament for team blue. And ever since then, The Miz has wanted to form a Tag Team with McMahon.
This is the oddest storyline on SmackDown, ever since the Top 10 list, and is certainly leading to a clash between the two superstars down the line. I wonder if the volatile Miz could implode on this episode of SmackDown Live and attack his boss. This could potentially set up a grudge match between the two men at TLC, this weekend.
The storyline would almost certainly continue beyond TLC. Considering how gifted both men are, I want to see how this feud develops over the coming weeks.
#4 Rose and Deville are added to the SmackDown Women's Championship match
Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville were once allied with Paige in a group called Absolution, during their RAW stint. Paige has gone on to become a babyface while they have remained heels, even now. They have also expressed their disappointment that Paige does not favour them. They have been left off the SmackDown Women's title picture, while Lynch, Asuka and Flair have hogged the limelight, time and again.
What if their win over Asuka and Charlotte Flair gets them into the TLC match, this weekend? Let me tell you why WWE may decide to do something like this. This is because Becky Lynch may be hurt and these women could take the brunt of the punishment during the brutal match.
Some people may like the decision. Most others probably wont.
#3 Aiden English becomes Nakamura's ally
Aiden English misbehaved with Lana leading to a big match between him and Rusev. And since then, the man has not been seen. There's always a possibility that he could find himself allied with Shinsuke Nakamura. Let me tell you why this could be the case.
Nakamura is one of the best ever, between the ropes, when the bell rings. Where he lacks is on the microphone, because English isn't his first language. And therefore, he will definitely benefit with a mouthpiece like Aiden English.
As for Aiden English, he gets TV time, something he has not had ever since his televised loss to Rusev. Both characters are eccentric and would form a unique heel alliance.
Could we possibly see the two men come together as soon as this week's episode of SmackDown Live?
#2 Rusev captures the United States Championship
Rusev and Nakamura have been on the warpath recently. Rusev is a former United States Champion and he wants the title that Nakamura currently holds. But the two men are not scheduled to face off at TLC this weekend.
Could the big match happen on this week's show? I can absolutely imagine Rusev picking up the win and the change in title leading to a swell in viewer interest, this week. Nakamura's title reign has not been prolific to say the least and having a babyface Rusev carry the Championship will only make the audience love him even more.
Rusev could be a great US Champion, primarily because he also has the support of the fans who chant Rusev Day, whenever he makes an appearance. Nakamura could benefit from an exciting program as well, against the Bulgarian Brute.
#1 Lars Sullivan shows up on SmackDown Live, attacks AJ Styles
There has been a lot of speculation with regard to which brand Lars Sullivan will eventually show up on. From the looks of it, it could potentially be SmackDown Live. RAW already has its fair share of big men. Apart from Samoa Joe, nobody on SmackDown Live is a monster.
Lars Sullivan would be a great fit for SmackDown Live because he would stand out. I can imagine him as a bodyguard for the New Daniel Bryan, to keep AJ Styles at bay. One would assume that AJ Styles would be out for revenge after the beat down Daniel Bryan gave him on last week's show.
That's it from me, until the shows roll around. Which of the twists I've outlined can you potentially see happening?
Let us know in the comments below.
