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RAW went to Canada this week and the reaction was absolutely thunderous. WWE has a chance to repeat the feat with SmackDown Live. So, what will the fallout of the Greatest Royal Rumble be? We bring you the trailer for this week's SmackDown Live.
As always, we invite you to leave a comment below. Let us know what you're looking forward to, with regard to SmackDown Live. What developments do you want on the blue brand?
We cannot look into the future, but judging from some updates on WWE.com and WWE's social media, we can bring you a preview. Here's a glimpse into this week's show.
Here are 5 highlights to expect during the show.
#5 Will SAnitY or Andrade 'Cien' Almas make their presence felt?
Except for the odd video package, we really haven't seen the NXT call-ups on SmackDown Live yet. In contrast, The Authors of Pain and Ember Moon have shown up on RAW and competed a few times. Could this be the week when they make their presence felt? We would love to see what they bring to the table, really.
SAnitY is a tweener faction comprising of three crazed burly men, who left an even crazier and deranged woman behind in NXT. Almas and Vega were NXT's hottest heel act, who can get the crowd turned against them in a matter of minutes. Almas is also one of the best workers in all of WWE.
Killian Dain is someone to watch out for, from the SAnitY stable. He's nasty, he's big and he can also move with the agility of a cat during his in-ring performances.
#4 What turn will the Cass-Bryan saga take?
Last week, The Miz and Daniel Bryan were supposed to come face-to-face for the first time since Bryan was cleared for action. The WWE Universe was all excited and then, the wrong music hit. It was Big Cass who stepped forth and eventually, was the guest on Miz TV. He explained his point of view with regard to why he ended up attacking Daniel Bryan.
We later found Daniel Bryan sprawled in the back, waiting to be attended to. The two men met again at the Greatest Royal Rumble, after Bryan set a record for the most amount of time spent in a Rumble match. Cass would go right for his enemy when he entered the match and put him out of commission for good, eliminating him.
What new turn is in store for us with regard to this heated rivalry? We look forward to finally finding out whether Bryan can finally gain one up on Big Cass before their big match at Backlash takes place.
#3 Six women, one match!
As confirmed by WWE's official website, Charlotte Flair, Asuka and Becky Lynch will team up to face Carmella and the IIconics in a 6-woman tag this week. This is an appetizer before Charlotte Flair takes on Carmella at Backlash. Expect some underhanded tactics from the heels. Can Charlotte Flair coexist with her WrestleMania 34 opponent, Asuka?
The future of the SmackDown Women's Division seems quite exciting indeed with these women leading the charge with their dazzling display of moves. Could we see a preview of the action at Backlash this week?
#2 Special guest on Miz TV
Jeff Hardy defeated Jinder Mahal quite comprehensively in Saudi Arabia. He is now on SmackDown Live with a world of opponents biting at his heels for an opportunity at the prize he holds.
Considering we've often seen Randy Orton and Jeff Hardy in interesting situations, we wonder if he is next in line. Before any of that happens, Hardy will be a guest on Miz TV when he attempts to answer all the tough questions thrown his way from the former Intercontinental Champion. Will The Miz start eyeing the US Title, going forward?
Be it Randy Orton or The Miz, Jeff Hardy has a target on his back. Could we finally see Orton turning heel on Hardy?
#1 Can AJ Styles keep his temper in check this week?
Push a man too far and he will snap! Even if he's the ultimate babyface, AJ Styles. At the Greatest Royal Rumble, he was hit with yet another low blow from his nemesis, Shinsuke Nakamura. That was the blow that broke the camel's back.
AJ Styles did not care about the match at that point. All he wanted to do was inflict punishment on Nakamura. So much so, that Nakamura has asked for a public apology.
Will he get one from AJ Styles? Having followed him through the years, we doubt it.
Join us for live coverage of SmackDown Live as well as a 'Best and Worst' analysis shortly following the show.
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