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Many of our readers wrote in and said how disappointed they were with RAW. SmackDown Live has a chance to redeem itself ahead of Extreme Rules this weekend. After all, is anyone really all that excited about this weekend's action? There's very little 'extreme' about the pay-per-view, to be quite honest.
In this article, I will suggest 5 surprises that could transpire during the course of the show this week. Please leave a comment and suggest a few more surprises too! Let's see if we can book a better show than the episode that airs tomorrow.
As always, I remain optimistic that one or more of these surprises will happen during the course of this week's show. Then again, none of these could happen because all of my guesses are, after all, guesses.
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#5 New member for the SAnitY stable
At NXT TakeOver: Chicago II, Nikki Cross took on Shayna Baszler in a contest where many expected the deranged one to score an upset and pick up the prized championship. While Cross lost the match, it was clear that she had won the hearts of the entire NXT Universe. It became clear that the only way for her to go was up. Up to the main roster, that is!
At this point in time, The New Day and SAnitY seem to be in the midst of a full-fledged feud. Could Cross join forces with SAnitY and tilt the balance in their favour? Could she spur them on to a future tag team title run, acting as their valet?
What makes me think that she will be called up already? Why, Nikki Cross is already working SmackDown Live 'live events' as we have reported here.
#4 Charlotte Flair goes heel once again?
Charlotte Flair just hasn't been the same since she became a babyface and came to SmackDown Live, has she? Flair was in perhaps the 'match of the night' at WrestleMania, but she's only seemed like a shadow of her self from her time on RAW. In my opinion, a heel turn could do her career a world of good.
Now, Becky Lynch has been on a winning streak over the past few weeks. Could she run into a brick wall in the form of her best friend, Charlotte Flair, who can stem her momentum completely? Much like Sasha and Bayley, this will give the other two Horsewomen a chance to regain the spotlight.
Flair could fare better as a heel if the plan is for her and Rousey to main event WrestleMania 35 anyway. This could be the stage where the big turn takes place.
#3 Massive upset
Samoa Joe is scheduled to take on Tye Dillinger in a singles match. Now, this could be the squash match that everybody expects it to be. It could also be a stage for Dillinger to score an upset victory and then take the rivalry to Extreme Rules, this weekend. This would be a great way to get both men in the card.
Could Dillinger pick up a win with a sudden roll-up? If so, it could be the biggest win of his entire career. Joe could get his inevitable win back at Extreme Rules on Sunday.
#2 The Usos turn heel once again
The Usos did not behave like babyfaces last week. While they had valid points to contest the fact that Team Hell No received a title shot ahead of them, based on a hug, they still came out and interrupted the hottest babyfaces in the roster. They even worked as a heel tag team when the main event took place.
Is it time for the brothers to go heel at long last? I have a feeling that if it doesn't happen this week, it's only a matter of time before it does. The seeds were planted on last week's show.
#1 Lana becomes Rusev's manager
Lana and Rusev were an unstoppable force, once upon a time in WWE. Now, Rusev's aligned with Aiden English while Lana is doing her own thing with Naomi. I have a feeling that ahead of Rusev's title match, she may align herself with Rusev once again. And then every day will be Rusev Day once more.
There were many rumors that WWE does not particularly care for Aiden English's look. He is certainly over with the crowd, and that works in his favor. But Lana certainly embodies everything WWE loves dearly.
She's got a great look and is a fantastic promo as well. And the crowd loves her.
Remember the 'We Want Lana' chants that they used to shower upon us once?
