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Welcome to another edition of the top SmackDown backstage rumors that could have a major impact. In this article, the biggest rumors and stories surrounding WWE SmackDown will be discussed.
On today's edition, multiple interesting backstage rumors will be addressed such as who was responsible for the breakup of a prominent tag team, big singles push planned for a Superstar, and why WWE possibly ended a gimmick.
With Roman Reigns defeating Jey Uso at Hell in a Cell, major repercussions of the match will also be discussed in this article. So without any further ado, let us jump right in and take a look at the five biggest rumors for SmackDown.
#5 Edge to return and face SmackDown Superstar Roman Reigns?
WWE Hall of Famer Booker T recently spoke about the possible challengers for Roman Reigns' Universal Championship at WrestleMania 37 on his podcast. Interestingly, the legend stated that there may be a chance that Hall of Famer Edge might return and face SmackDown's Tribal Chief at The Grandest Stage Of Them All.
Booker T said that Edge facing Roman Reigns would be something that the fans will buy into.
My thing is this, for him to step in there with Roman, it would be a moment. It will be a moment because the two eras collide and people always love to see 'old lion vs young lion', you know what I mean? That's just the story that always... it tells itself. Will that be a moment for the fans from that era who loved Edge - Rated R Superstar - taking on Roman Reigns, yeah it will be something, it will be something to see.
Though Edge vs. Roman Reigns would surely make for a great match, there is a higher chance that Edge will resume his rivalry with the current WWE Champion Randy Orton upon his return.
#4 Details on possible new faction involving Roman Reigns on SmackDown
SmackDown Superstar Roman Reigns established dominance at Hell in a Cell by making his cousin Jey Usoo utter the words 'I Quit'. When The Big Dog was not able to make Jey Uso submit even after dishing out severe punishment on him, The Tribal Chief decided to victimize Jey Uso's brother Jimmy Uso till the point Jey had no choice but to quit.
As per WrestlingNews.co, Jey Uso's loss to Roman Reigns will be the beginning of a new stable on SmackDown involving all three brothers. The report stated that Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso will reluctantly become part of Roman Reigns' entourage.
''The idea is that Jey and Jimmy will fall in line and do what Reigns says because he is the head of the family. We were also told that this will play out with The Usos being reluctant at first but eventually being completely on board with Reigns as the weeks pass.''
The report also said that there are plans for The Usos to become Tag Team Champions by 2021 again.
#3 Major change being planned for SmackDown Superstar Lars Sullivan
It is clear that Vince McMahon is very high on Lars Sullivan. As per a recent report, it is being said that McMahon is looking to give a major push to Lars Sullivan and make him a top star on SmackDown.
Though it is evident that WWE wants to make Sullivan a big name on SmackDown, his current character seems to be very one dimensional. Dave Meltzer of WON has noted that WWE is planning some interesting changes for Sullivan to give him an edge.
One of the changes discussed is changing his name from Lars Sullivan to The Freak.
While they did use the name Sullivan, it's very clear they are trying to put over the name The Freak, which Cole said over and over and over, while only saying Sullivan a few times. It's what they do when the plan is to transition the name.
While a name change might help create buzz around the SmackDown Superstar, what Sullivan truly needs is a long feud with an established Superstar.
#2 SmackDown Superstar Daniel Bryan responsible for the split of The New Day
The New Day has ruled the WWE tag team division for over six years. However, the era of The New Day came to end during the 2020 WWE draft when Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods were drafted to RAW while Big E was retained by SmackDown.
Speaking to Gorilla Position, Big E revealed that Daniel Bryan was one of the biggest proponents in Big E getting a singles push on SmackDown. The former NXT Champion revealed that Daniel Bryan wanted a singles run for Big E and he made it known to the powers that be.
''Also, I have to give credit to Daniel Bryan because the run, the idea for the solo run was from him, like Bryan is the reason. He's not just like 'Hey, Big E...' but he's actually a part of the process. He' the one who said 'Hey, this is what we should with Big E' so he's been behind that and for that I'm really grateful but it feels like an environment where I do have a voice.''
Big E is a former IC Champion and fans hope that his singles push will result in his first World Championship win in WWE.
#1 Reason why the Shorty G gimmick was canceled on SmackDown
Chad Gable is one of the best pure athletes on SmackDown today. However, his singles career has failed to take off in WWE and despite brief pushes, he has always ended up in the lower mid-card.
Gable was repackaged as Shorty G a few months back but the gimmick fell flat with the audience. Last week on SmackDown, Gable declared that he is done with the Shorty G monicker and will henceforth be known only as Chad Gable.
While speaking to Corey Graves on After the Bell, Gable revealed why the Shorty G gimmick was finished on SmackDown.
“I just got the opportunity I asked for but it started going a little off the rails when I’m doing segments or backstage things where I’m in the ring with guys that I’m taller than, or we’re doing an interview backstage and I’m the tallest person in the interview. I’m like, ‘Something ain’t quite right here.’” (H/T: SportsKeeda)
Chad Gable has promised that the fans are going to see a new side to him on SmackDown in the time to come.
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