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The 'Road to WrestleMania' is usually the most exciting part of WWE Programming throughout the year. While it officially starts after the Royal Rumble, this year the grand-fever has stuck the WWE Universe early as we've already seen some massive returns and appearances from the likes of John Morrison, The Usos, Sheamus, and The Big Show.
Well, the surprises aren't stopping as WWE has announced the return of WWE legend, Kane to Friday Night SmackDown this week for a special appearance. With this massive announcement, WWE Universe is buzzing to know what does the Big Red Monster has in store for us!
So without further adieu, let's take a look at five things Kane could do on his return to SmackDown this week. Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
#5 Enter himself in the Royal Rumble
Royal Rumble 2020 is less than two weeks away, and if there's one Superstar who deserves to be named Mr. Royal Rumble, it has to be Kane. The 'Devil's Favorite Demon' holds the record of competing in most Royal Rumble matches and also has more eliminations than any other Superstar in WWE history.
With WWE themselves teasing the same, Kane appearing to announce himself for the Royal Rumble match is very likely. He last appeared in the yearly match in 2016, and if he does enter it this year, it would be his 20th appearance in the Royal Rumble match - the most by any WWE Superstar.
The Big Red Machine has competed in more Royal Rumble matches and has more eliminations than any Superstar in WWE history, and with the match on the horizon, could Kane be ready to make history once again? - wwe.com
If he does show up, whom would you want him to have a face-off with? Even after a fantastic record, Kane is yet to win a Royal Rumble match. Is there any chance of him finally winning it?
#4 Team-up with Braun Strowman
In 2001, Kane eliminated 11 Superstars from the Royal Rumble, thus making the record for the most eliminations in a single Rumble match, which remained unbroken for more than a decade until Roman Reigns broke it in 2014. Currently, the record is held by Braun Strowman who eliminated as many as 13 Superstars during the Greatest Royal Rumble in 2018.
The 'Monster Among Men' has previously locked horns with the Big Red Machine on numerous occasions, coming out on top in most of them. Currently, Strowman is feuding with Shinsuke Nakamura for the Intercontinental Championship. While Strowman is alone, Nakamura has Sami Zayn and Cesaro by his side to help in his feud.
While Strowman has single-handedly dominated the trio so far, continuing the same would make all three of them look very weak. Instead, WWE could book an angle for SmackDown where the three team-up to beat down the Monster Among Men, only for Kane to make the save.
This could set up a tag-team or a 2-on-3 handicap match between the men involved. If WWE does plan to put the IC title on Strowman, this would be a great way for him to get some momentum!
#3 Set-up a match for rumored Saudi Arabia PPV in February
Recently, news broke out that WWE will be heading to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia again on February 20th for their next PPV in the Middle East. While there hasn't been any official announcement for the same, the rumors suggest that many WWE Superstars have refused to be a part of the event due to various political and personal reasons.
In the two year history of these events, WWE has heavily relied on their Superstars from the past with the likes of Undertaker, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, John Cena, and Kane himself appearing on these mega shows. The fans there aren't the hardcore wrestling fans and hence these globally popular Superstars help the company sell their tickets easily.
If the rumors are true, there is a possibility that Kane's return to SmackDown might be used to set-up a match for the Superstar at the upcoming Saudi PPV. If that is the case, who do you think could step-up and take on the Big Red Machine? Will it be another certain Supernatural character on the SmackDown roster...
#2 Save Daniel Bryan from The Fiend
Not long ago, during his time on Monday Night RAW, The Fiend was on a streak to take out numerous WWE legends like Mick Foley, Kurt Angle, and others. Another Superstar to become the victim of the Fiend was Kane.
During his last appearance on WWE TV on September 16th, 2019 episode of Raw, Kane saved the then Universal Champion Seth Rollins, before falling to the Mandible Claw from Bray Wyatt's alternate ego. While we didn't get any payoff for that angle then, now might be the chance for Kane to stick it up to Wyatt.
The Fiend is set to defend his Universal title against Daniel Bryan at the upcoming Royal Rumble PPV, and if last week's antics were anything to go by, Bryan might be in for some massive trouble. Who better to have as a backup for yourself then the Devil's Favorite Demon. Kane and Bryan have a rich history of teaming together as Team Hell NO in the past, and Kane could just save him from the wrath of the Fiend one time.
With Wyatt expected to retain his title at the Rumble, WWE could also use this segment to book a match between The Fiend and Kane for the rumored Saudi PPV in February, as discussed in the last slide.
#1 Cut a cryptic promo directed towards The Undertaker
Many of us might not realize, but Kane is one of the oldest WWE Superstar to still be an active in-ring competitor. Having begun his career in 1992, this year would mark his 28th anniversary as a pro-wrestler. Only a few have competed for as long as him!
A sure-shot future Hall of Famer, Kane has had a memorable career in WWE, winning multiple World titles and whatnot. But if there's one thing for which he's most famous for, it is his alliances and feuds with his on-screen "brother of destruction", The Undertaker. Yeah, he's not his real brother, sorry to break your heart!
Jokes aside, for the last many years, there have been talks about a final showdown between these two mythical forces. Imagine this scenario - Kane comes down to the ring this Friday Night and cuts a cryptic promo teasing a retirement, only to turn it upside down and direct a challenge towards The Undertaker for one last match at the Show of Shows.
While this is mere speculation from a sports entertainment fan, just like you all, it is poetic justice for the character of Kane to end his WWE career with the one whom he debuted against. The match would surely not be the best one they've had, but the two have still got it to send chills down the spine of the WWE Universe.
