5 Things that shouldn't happen at WWE Super ShowDown 2020 and 5 things that should

WWE are set to host their much-awaited Super ShowDown 2020 PPV at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this week. The match card is stacked with several titles on the line including the WWE Championship and the Universal Championship.

The show will also feature a historic match between Bayley and Naomi which will see a female Superstar defend her title for the first time in Saudi Arabia. Last year, Lacey Evans and Natalya competed in the first-ever Women’s match in the country which paved the way for thisChampionship match booked for the night.

There will also be a Gauntlet match involving six WWE Superstars and the winner will get his hands on the Tuwaiq trophy. A lot is set to unfold at the upcoming event and in this article, we will take a look at things that should happen at Super ShowDown and things that shouldn’t.

So, without further ado, let’s begin.

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#5 Shouldn't happen: A squash match between Brock Lesnar and Ricochet

W WE's 'Resident Superhero' deserves a chance to prove himself!

Ricochet has been widely regarded as one of the most promising talents on the entire roster. He has carved a niche for himself with his high-flying abilities and is now gearing up for one of the biggest matches of his career so far. At WWE Super ShowDown, the company’s ‘Resident Superhero’ will lock horns with Brock Lesnar in a title match.

Ricochet’s low-blow to the ‘Beast Incarnate’ caused the latter to get eliminated from the Royal Rumble after Drew McIntyre took advantage of the situation and sent an injured Lesnar over the top rope with a fantastic Claymore Kick. It is safe to say that the WWE Champion will have revenge on his mind when he steps inside the squared circle.

We know that Lesnar's matches are often squashed and Ricochet might meet a similar fate at the hands of the ‘Beast Incarnate’. But that will detrimental to Ricochet’s push. He is someone who has proved time and again that he can efficiently use speed to his advantage. Hence, Ricochet must be allowed to battle the Beast using his high-flying maneuvers for some time before he is inevitably pinned.

#5 Should happen: SmackDown Tag Team Championship change hands

Will we have new SmackDown Tag Team Champions?

The New Day are set to defend their SmackDown Tag Team Championships against the reunited team of The Miz and John Morrison. Big E and Kofi Kingston will look to retain their gold against Miz and Morrison but it would work better for everyone if heels walk out of the Super ShowDown as the newly crowned Tag Team Champions of the blue brand.

Miz and Morrison battled against the top teams of SmackDown to earn a shot at the Tag Team titles. They are relatively fresh together and are brilliant on the mic which makes for good reasons to have them reside at the top of the tag team division for a while.

Considering the fact that The Usos have returned, the Heavy Machinery is enjoying great momentum, and Big E and Kofi Kingston being solely focused on tag team competition, SmackDown has the perfect opportunity to script great rivalries in the tag team division. In that case, having the titles on The Miz and Morrison will help the creatives in avoiding the repeated narrations involving the above-mentioned teams.

#4 Shouldn’t happen: Bayley loses SmackDown Women’s Championship to Naomi

All set for a historic Championship match

Naomi returned to WWE after a long hiatus from the company and quickly found herself in the mix for a shot at the SmackDown Women’s Championship. Last week, she defeated Carmella to win an opportunity to challenge Bayley for the title at Super ShowDown. The two Superstars are now set to lock horns in a historic match as this will be the first time when a female Superstar will defend her title in Saudi Arabia.

Bayley, who is now a heel and resides at the top of the SmackDown Women’s division, recently defended her title against Carmella with the help of ropes. She may have cheated to retain her gold but that has been a common theme in her matches ever since she turned heel. She will look to do the same at the upcoming PPV and ideally, she should walk out as the Champion. ‘

Bayley is expected to feud with Sasha Banks but the latter needs some time to recover from the injury she sustained. Before WWE inevitably initiates this feud between the two best friends, a win over Naomi will eventually help in adding credibility to Bayley’s title reign.

#4 Should happen: Seth Rollins and Buddy Murphy retain their Tag Team Championships

They deserve to be the champions for a little longer

Seth Rollins found an unlikely partner in Buddy Murphy and the two of them went on to defeat the Viking Raiders to win the RAW Tag Team Championships. It definitely looked like a strange decision at first. When Rollins’ entire character change was first introduced, it was the Authors of Pain who were expected to dominate the tag team division on the Red brand.

Instead, Rollins and Murphy teamed up and quickly got their hands on the gold with the AOP watching their back. The two Superstars are now set to defend their titles against Street Profits who were irked by the behaviour of the Champions. It is, however, better for both the teams involved if Rollins and Murphy retain their title at Riyadh.

It would be better for the business if the Street Profits fail to utilize the opportunity this week. They will then be prompted to continue their feud with Rollins and Murphy in the coming weeks. Barring their short feud with The OC, the Street Profits haven’t had any credible rivalries on the Red brand and this could be the chance to change that.

#3 Shouldn’t happen: Interference from Kevin Owens and the Viking Raiders

This needs to wait...

As discussed in the previous slide, a victory for Seth Rollins and Buddy Murphy over the Street Profits will allow the two teams to engage in a compelling feud in the coming weeks. However, one can’t ignore that the Monday Night Messiah and his partner are also involved in another ongoing feud. Their feud with Kevin Owens and the Viking Raiders could prompt the latter to interfere in the title match at Super ShowDown but that wouldn’t be best for everyone involved.

Rollins and Murphy need more credibility if they wish to establish themselves as the top heels of the red brand. While they can still achieve the feat by employing shrewd tactics inside the squared circle, a loss due to interference will weaken their image as the Champions. Once the PPV is over, all these Superstars will have plenty of time to visit their individual rivalries, making room for interesting WrestleMania possibilities.

In case the Viking Raiders or Kevin Owens do interfere, it should be after the match. The best way to go about it would be to have the AOP attack Street Profits after the final bell which will force KO and the Viking Raiders to walk out in their defence.

#3 Should happen: End of the feud between Roman Reigns and Baron Corbin

This feud has run its course

Baron Corbin and Roman Reigns have been engaged in an extended feud for months. While King Corbin believes that he is the locker-room leader of the blue brand, Reigns is determined to prove his foe wrong. Their feud has seen everything from betrayal, to reckless attacks, a guy in a big dog costume and a lot of dog food.

Many believed that King Corbin’s loss to the Big Dog at Royal Rumble would put an end to their feud but that turned out to be wrong on many levels. They are now set to engage in a Steel Cage match at the upcoming PPV in what should be the end of their rivalry.

Given the stipulation of the match, it is safe to assume that their encounter will be free from any outside interference. It has always been Corbin’s ‘loyal subjects’ who have helped him get an upper hand over Reigns. But this time, the two Superstars will battle it out inside the monstrous cage and will be forced to take on their opponent all on their own. Hopefully, Reigns will pick a win and end this chapter so that he can go on to challenge Bray Wyatt as the two are rumored to be engaged in a title feud at WrestleMania.

#2 Shouldn’t happen: Andrade reinitiates feud with Rey Mysterio

Will we see this storyline repeating itself?

After spending a month away from WWE action due to his ban, Andrade will return and participate in the Gauntlet match for the Tuwaiq trophy at Super ShowDown. This match will also feature five other Superstars namely AJ Styles, Rey Mysterio, Bobby Lashley, Erick Rowan, and R-Truth. This star-studded affair will have a lot to offer but another feud between Andrade and Rey Mysterio shouldn’t be one of them.

It took him time but Andrade finally managed to get his hands on the United States Championship and is now the reigning Champion. Unfortunately for him, he was handed a 1-month ban owing to the violations of WWE’s wellness policy. In his absence, Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza have been engaged in a feud and could be the next in line to challenge Andrade for his title which would be much better than repeating a storyline involving Mysterio.

A better way to go about it would be Andrade attacking Mysterio that would prompt Carrillo to walk out in support of the latter. He could then find a friend in Garza and the four Superstars can be involved in a personal feud that focuses more on the growth of the upcoming talents.

#2 Should happen: A victory for AJ Styles in the Gauntlet match

A J Styles certainly has a point to prove

After sustaining an injury at the Royal Rumble 2020, AJ Styles returned to WWE television and is currently engaged in a feud with Aleister Black. The two are set to lock horns in a match on next week’s RAW but before that, the ‘Phenomenal One’ will take part in the Gauntlet match for the Tuwaiq trophy.

Styles will battle against the likes of the reigning United States Champion Andrade, Rey Mysterio, R-Truth, Bobby Lashley, and Erick Rowan. It would be better if he walks out with the Tuwaiq trophy as it’s been a while since Styles has had his hands on any type of gold. He has been doing a fabulous job with The OC and frankly, they deserve a better push.

The fact that all three members of The OC will have a trophy to brag about will allow them to create a few hilarious segments. It could also prompt their rivals to pick a feud with them based on the credibility of the stable’s arrogance. Moreover, it will be great for the momentum of Styles who is rumored to face The Undertaker at WrestleMania.

#1 Shouldn’t happen: The Fiend loses his Universal Championship to Goldberg

Will 'The Fiend' be Goldberg's next prey?

Bray Wyatt is set to defend his WWE Championship against Goldberg at WWE Super ShowDown in what would be the latter’s first single’s match with The Fiend. The WWE Hall of Famer arrived on the Blue brand and was immediately challenged by Wyatt who was just searching for another friend in the Firefly Fun House.

On last week’s episode of SmackDown, Goldberg was confronted by The Fiend. However, unlike the previous encounters of WWE’s biggest creation in modern-day wrestling, The Fiend could not get better off of Goldberg. Instead, he was taken down by a spear and he disappeared from the ring shortly after that.

Although Goldberg has had an upper hand in the build-up to this match, he shouldn’t be the one to defeat The Fiend and end his title reign. Instead, The Fiend should do what he does best and must retain his title against the legend to add another feather to his cap. Moreover, a second Universal Championship reign for Goldberg isn’t the best option given his recent in-ring performances.

#1 Should happen: Drew McIntyre attacks Brock Lesnar

Is the Beast ready for the Scottish Psychopath?

It would be futile to hope that Ricochet will beat Brock Lesnar and win the WWE Championship at Super ShowDown. At this point, it even feels like it would be a surprise if their match to last longer than a minute. But the ‘Beast Incarnate’ should not get to celebrate his victory in a comfortable fashion. It would be brilliant if Drew McIntyre decides to attack Lesnar after the match and make a statement.

The ‘Scottish Psychopath’ appears to be a credible challenger for Lesnar’s Championship and is now being backed by the entire WWE Universe. He is also one of the few Superstars who has received a push into the title picture after spending a long time on the sideline. Ever since he eliminated Lesnar, the ‘Beast Incarnate’ has worked well in showing his discomfort, putting his opponent over in the process.

An attack by McIntyre will set the tone of their feud that will find a brutal conclusion. Moreover, it will prompt Lesnar to appear on the weekly television more often as they will continue to exchange blows in the build-up for their WrestleMania match, keeping the crowd invested for weeks.