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Brock Lesnar is scheduled to return to WWE SmackDown this week. The show will air from Madison Square Garden, with Lesnar being one of the biggest names announced for the show.
Last week on SmackDown, Paul Heyman got a phone call, and the ringtone was that of Brock Lesnar's theme song.
Heyman did not seem too happy with what went down. Later on, Heyman broke the news to The Head of the Table, Roman Reigns. The Tribal Chief’s special counsel told him that Brock Lesnar would be appearing on next week’s SmackDown.
At first, the Universal Champion laughed it off and told Heyman that Lesnar was his problem. This Friday, fans will likely find out whether Brock Lesnar is just Heyman’s problem or also Roman Reigns’.
With that being said, let's take a look at five things that could possibly happen when Brock Lesnar appears on WWE SmackDown this Friday.
#5. Brock Lesnar announces he's back full-time on WWE SmackDown
Brock Lesnar has not been part of WWE SmackDown since 2019. He won the WWE Championship from Kofi Kingston in a quick match on the debut episode of SmackDown on FOX.
Brock Lesnar's appearance on SmackDown at Madison Square Garden will be special in many ways. The Beast Incarnate could look to make it even more special by making a monumental announcement on SmackDown.
Lesnar showing up on Friday night and cutting a promo alone in the ring could signal that he's ready for a solid face run without his former advocate Paul Heyman.
He could then announce that he's back on SmackDown for a full-time run on the brand. One of Lesnar's biggest criticisms is him not being around for the weekly shows. A change in his schedule could do wonders for the company.
With Roman Reigns playing the top heel character on SmackDown with the Universal Championship in hand, Lesnar could come in as a legitimate threat to the Head of the Table.
The Beast Incarnate's new role could help him build a better storyline on the blue brand and allow him to challenge Reigns for the Universal Championship.
A full-time role on SmackDown could help WWE stay on top of the industry at a time when rival promotions are pulling out their trump cards.
#4. Brock Lesnar introduces his new advocate on WWE SmackDown
Brock Lesnar is still among the biggest draws in the company, and his appearance will help WWE improve its ratings.
However, Lesnar is not the only man reported to make an appearance on SmackDown this week. According to some reports, The Undertaker is also penned to make an appearance at Madison Square Garden.
The Deadman retired from the ring last year and has not been seen in any matches since. WWE could look to bring back The Phenom in a different capacity this time around.
With Reigns and Heyman doing a phenomenal job at the top of the card, the SmackDown creative team could hesitate in breaking the two men up.
This could force Brock Lesnar to come out on SmackDown and introduce his brand-new advocate to the WWE Universe. Many fans will be aware of the fact that Lesnar and The Undertaker are good friends behind the scenes.
WWE could bring about The Deadman as Lesnar's new advocate and get them into a rivalry with Reigns and Heyman. The angle could do wonders for the company, especially since they are heading to Saudi Arabia in October. Considering Lesnar and Reigns are the only two people that have beaten Taker at WrestleMania, the dynamic could be something special.
The storyline could be the perfect way to have The Undertaker and Brock Lesnar appear at Crown Jewel together as fans greatly value the two superstars.
#3. Paul Heyman tricks Brock Lesnar to allow The Bloodline to take him out on WWE SmackDown
Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar have a long history in WWE. Heyman is also known as one of the men closest to The Beast Incarnate behind the scenes. Lesnar’s advocate was by his side when he dismantled Roman Reigns on more than one occasion in the past.
This week could be the perfect time for Heyman to prove his loyalty to Roman Reigns on SmackDown and help out his current client.
Lesnar could come out to confront Roman Reigns during a segment or after a match. Reigns could then ask Paul Heyman to pick a side, leading him to pick Brock Lesnar.
Paul Heyman could pull a massive swerve by betraying Lesnar and hit him with a low-blow, allowing The Tribal Chief and The Usos to completely dismantle The Beast Incarnate.
The angle could help set up an even bigger rivalry between Reigns and Lesnar in the months to come. A beatdown will also ensure that the roles are entirely reversed, with Lesnar as the good guy and Reigns in the villainous role.
#2. 'The Demon King' Finn Balor attacks Brock Lesnar after he challenges Roman Reigns on WWE SmackDown
Finn Balor wasn’t happy watching men like John Cena jump the line each and every time to get title shots in WWE. With Brock Lesnar on the radar, it's unlikely that he won't go for the big one directly.
Things didn't go well for The Prince when he took on Reigns as The Usos attacked him before the contest. Balor still put on a great fight but ended up passing out to the Guillotine choke. After the match, the lights turned red momentarily, possibly signaling the return of his alter-ego.
On SmackDown this week, Roman Reigns could come out to the ring with Paul Heyman to address the WWE Universe. Brock Lesnar could come out to once again get in the Universal Champion’s face and make his intentions clear.
Fans could end up seeing The Demon King appear to take down Lesnar and beat him up mercilessly. Balor is sick of watching people jump the line, and that could motivate him to attack The Beast Incarnate.
He could set up towards a number one contender's match for the Universal Championship between The Demon King and Brock Lesnar somewhere down the line.
#1. Paul Heyman betrays Roman Reigns to join Brock Lesnar on WWE SmackDown
Paul Heyman broke the bad news for Roman Reigns last week on WWE SmackDown. Heyman informed Reigns that Brock Lesnar will be in the arena at Madison Square Garden this week.
Reigns’ special counsel has served him well up until now, and there is no reason for The Tribal Chief to doubt Heyman’s loyalty. However, things could end up turning bad for the Universal Champion on the upcoming episode of SmackDown.
Roman Reigns and The Usos could look to trap Brock Lesnar on SmackDown this week. They could appear in a segment and look to corner The Beast Incarnate in an attempt to take him down for good. Paul Heyman could then have a change of heart and help Lesnar attack Reigns and his men to the delight of the WWE Universe.
Heyman has worked with Brock Lesnar for several years in the past, and he could look to pair up with the eight-time world champion again in WWE.
Roman Reigns has looked unbeatable in his current reign as the Universal Champion. However, a betrayal from Heyman could open up the doors to a possible title change at WWE Crown Jewel.
