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WWE Super ShowDown had its share of ups and downs as the company went all-in to deliver a blockbuster in Jeddah, and it won't be wrong to say that they succeeded to a great extent.
From the first time ever clash of Goldberg and The Undertaker to the MITB briefcase drama, the fans of Saudi Arabia were treated to a memorable show. WWE had a statement to make as they prepare to battle AEW for their throne which is why Vince McMahon wanted to give the fans of Middle East a show to remember!
The next stop is Stomping Grounds which is less than 2 weeks away and it won't be wrong to say that business gets a lot more intense here-on.
WWE board had their share of struggles in the build-up to the mega event in Saudi Arabia but now that the event is done, it is time to look into the period ahead as the action never stops in the world of sports entertainment.
Raw and SmackDown gave us a glimpse of what is there in store for the future and ardent followers of the promotion are intrigued to be part of this roller coaster ride.
Here we list down 6 things that highly likely to happen in the coming time:
#6 Some more of Becky-Lacey-Charlotte triangle
Becky Lynch was the recipient of one of the most historic push in recent times as the Irish lass-kicker entered into the history books courtesy of her marvellous WrestleMania journey. From winning the Royal Rumble to being the first woman ever to win a WrestleMania main event, The Man has come a long way and it’s safe to say that her time with the company has been pretty glorious.
With the being said, the post-Mania period has been an eventful one for Becky where she entered into a feud with Lacey Evans, reignited her rivalry with Charlotte Flair and lost her Smackdown Women’s title at MITB.
Becky is set to battle Lacey Evans at Stomping Grounds later this month and it is quite surprising to note that Charlotte Flair is yet to get her name on the match list.
Lacey Evans and Charlotte Flair have had a sweet and salty relationship until this point as they once united only to break up a few weeks later. The two blondes aren't predicted to get on the same page and with their shared animosity towards Becky, this triangle seems set to develop.
Charlotte Flair missed this past week's episodes of Raw and SmackDown and once she comes back, the action will get back to it's best!
#5 A rock-solid singles run for Drew Mcintyre
Ask for a WWE superstar who deserves to be in the main event picture and there will one name topping the lists and that is of Drew McIntyre. The Scottish psychopath made quite a return last year and ever since that point he has won the WWE Universe with his imposing aura and tremendous potential.
With that being said, it was a bit absurd to witness no singles bout for Drew at Super ShowDown. The Scottish Psychopath assisted Shane McMahon in his bout against Roman Reigns, the one which turned out in Shane's favour thanks to Drew's presence at ringside.
While Drew and Shane's alliance seems like a perfect villainous combination but the fact that McIntyre is capable of much more is hard to ignore. A singles push has been a long time coming and now that the Saudi Arabia event is done, a genuine single's run might be in store for Drew Mcintyre.
The Scottish Psychopath is scheduled to face Roman Reigns at Stomping Grounds which could well embark Drew's long-awaited push.
#4 Stability in WWE Championship picture
The WWE Championship rests on Kofi Kingston’s shoulders at the moment as the Jamaican successfully defended it against Dolph Ziggler at WWE’s Super ShowDown event in Saudi Arabia. The New Day member prevailed over Dolph Ziggler in what was a pretty entertaining bout.
Kofi Kingston has been on a heroic run and his victory at WrestleMania 35 was nothing less than astonishing where he defeated Daniel Bryan to become the new WWE Champion.
Post Mania, Kofi went into a feud with Kevin Owens and the two were set to indulge in a rivalry for much longer but due to Kevin’s absence from Saudi Arabia event due to personal reasons, WWE had to rope in Dolph Ziggler for the title match in Jeddah.
Things have been quite mixed up in the WWE title picture for some weeks and it seems like things will stabilise now that the Saudi Arabia event has concluded. The beauty of WWE is its ability to evolve a feud into a memorable rivalry which is something we shall be getting with Kofi Kingston and Dolph Ziggler, now that the two are set to battle again at Stomping Grounds.
#3 More of Lars Sullivan
Lars Sullivan made a devastating debut at Raw after Mania as he viciously assaulted Kurt Angle in what was Kurt’s final Raw appearance. The bald-headed freak has since attacked quite a few superstars including the likes of Hardy Brothers. Sullivan’s brutality is something which left the WWE Universe on their feet as the NXT recruit showcased the commendable speed and agility for a man of his size.
Sullivan tasted his first PPV success at Super ShowDown where he dismantled the Lucha House Party in a 3 on 1 handicap match. Kalisto and company couldn't contain Sullivan's viciousness as the bald-headed freak was able to fend of Lucha's assault.
Lars Sullivan is a promising superstar and has makings of a remarkable heel! WWE Super ShowDown has concluded and one of the highlights was Sullivan's PPV debut on the main roster.
Now that Sullivan won his match against Lucha House Party, it may be time to give the WWE Universe a bit more of the NXT recruit.
#2 Focus on mid-card titles
Off late the mid-card titles have not received the kind of attention they deserve and post-Saudi Arabia event, we shall surely be witnessing much more from the likes of United States Championship, Intercontinental Championship and more.
Many legendary figures have risen to the top by winning these titles and with the amount of talent on board, these titles provide the perfect opportunity to make superstars relevant on the main roster. Men like Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, Edge and many more have thrived courtesy of their historic reigns as mid-card champions and it is fair to say that these titles are a rich part of the WWE folklore.
The mid-card bouts are where the event is graded and is where the company delivers quality matches, so a bit more emphasis to the mid-card bouts is something which is desperately needed and may well happen in the post-showdown period.
With the rumours suggesting a possible Randy Orton-Finn Balor clash for the Intercontinental Championship, there seems light at the end of the tunnel.
#1 Some more drama in the Brock Lesnar MITB briefcase saga
Has there ever been a superstar like Brock Lesnar? Has there ever been a WWE performer like the beast incarnate? The answer to this question is a big fat no. A heavyweight who possesses so much strength is not a rare sight but when that very heavyweight starts moving like a cruiserweight, then that is where the eyeballs stop to have a glimpse of a freak of nature. Lesnar with all his power and brute strength moves so swiftly that not many men have been able to contain him.
His unique skill set makes him a prized asset -- one which Vince McMahon admires to a great degree. Lesnar currently holds the MITB briefcase, one which guarantees him a championship match at any time. He looked set to cash in at WWE's Super ShowDown on Seth Rollins but the Beast-slayer delivered yet another low blow on Lesnar to turn the tides in his favour.
Brock Lesnar is undoubtedly one of the biggest attractions in the world of sports entertainment and Vince McMahon knows the fact that the beast has the potential to sell arenas which is why he was roped in for the mega event in Jeddah.
But as far as his MITB briefcase is concerned, one thing is pretty clear that the company is planning to continue this episode for long as the curiosity around Lesnar's probable cash in is something which has drawn a great amount of attention from the WWE Universe.
The Beast may still possess the briefcase but looking at the events of Jeddah, a successful cash-in looks distant prospect. Embrace yourself for yet more drama to unfold!
