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Another month has passed and it is impossible to deny that the product isn't at its best, as I write this. After the storm that was WrestleMania, WWE has entered into a 'calm' phase, ever since. You could miss an episode and not miss much action, really. This is especially true for RAW, WWE's flagship brand.
What surprises lie in store for us this month, you ask? In this article, I shall attempt to explore some interesting possibilities. Each of them could shake the product up significantly.
Money in the Bank will be upon us very soon indeed. And that event shall be the primary focus of this speculative article.
Here are 5 surprises that could make the product much more interesting than it currently is, this month!
#5 Jason Jordan answers Rollins' Open Challenge
Seth Rollins has been the best thing about WWE ever since he won the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania. Following in the footsteps of one John Cena, he has been a fighting Champion, defending his title on a weekly basis. His matches are invariably the best thing about RAW every week. Sometimes, we know who his opponent will be.
And sometimes, we don't. Maybe afte Money in the Bank, Rollins says he will defend his Championship against a superstar in the back only to have Jason Jordan make his return. Could Jordan cause a massive upset and steal the Intercontinental Championship from Seth Rollins?
Jordan and Rollins have history considering that they were Tag Team Champions at one point in time. The idea to have Jordan win the title could be to push Rollins to the main event level to face Brock Lesnar instead.
#4 Brock Lesnar interferes in Reigns vs. Mahal
WWE has made it abundantly clear that Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar are not done yet. After the controversial finish at the Greatest Royal Rumble, Reigns may still get an opportunity at the Universal Championship. How does one set up the next encounter then? Could Lesnar lay a pounding on Reigns at Money in the Bank?
Reigns is in a very different mindset right now. He is currently locked in a feud with Jinder Mahal, the Modern Day Maharaja, and the two men are set to do battle at Money in the Bank 2018. There's little heat for the match as there are no real stakes yet.
Having Lesnar interfere in the match will create headlines. It would shake up the product and cause people to sit up and take notice at once. The viewership may have tanked this week but this move would really help it rise to the next level.
#3 Stephanie McMahon costs Ronda Rousey her title
So many experts have criticized the fact that Ronda Rousey is getting a title opportunity so soon into her WWE run. After all, WWE just cannot have Ronda Rousey lose clean in her first ever singles match. There could be a very interesting way to book this match and not put the gold on Rousey without her losing momentum. Could Stephanie McMahon interfere?
This could become a very interesting storyline, going forward. As some have said, Stephanie vs. Ronda could become the next Austin vs. McMahon.
#2 Natalya cashes in on Ronda Rousey
Natalya and Ronda Rousey have been portrayed as the best of friends. This could change if Natalya becomes Miss Money in the Bank and cashes in during the Ronda Rousey vs. Nia Jax match. Imagine Rousey on the verge of a win, only to have her friend step in.
This could lead to some interesting storylines going forward. Could we see Natalya align herself with Stephanie McMahon? Could we see an extended feud between Natalya and Ronda Rousey over the coming months?
Natalya taught Rousey how to become a sports entertainer. As a result, the two women might have great chemistry when they work one another.
#1 The Miz cashes in during Last Man Standing Match
Much like RAW, the ratings for SmackDown Live were quite disappointing this week as well. SmackDown Live has some talented superstars but really needs a shake-up following the FOX deal. It has to emerge as the A-Show. What better way than a cash-in at Money in the Bank?
Let's say The Miz wins the Money in the Bank contract. It is being speculated that he is the favourite to win, right now. In any case, could he cash in his MITB contract on the very same night?
Overnight, the dynamics of SmackDown Live would change. And few would be opposed to the idea of The Miz as WWE Champion.
Which of these surprises can you imagine taking place over the coming month?
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