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WWE Backlash is set to commence this Sunday at the Performance Center and at the event, we could witness the greatest wrestling match ever as well as a new champion or two being crowned.
The build-up to this year's PPV has been pretty average, however, it could turn out to be a decent show if the company takes the right steps and makes proper booking choices. The WWE, Universal, and United States Championships will be defended along with the RAW Women's Championship and the Women's Tag Team Titles.
At WWE Backlash, new champions could be crowned, feuds will be settled and new ones could be set up. Before we get to witness the greatest wrestling match ever, let's first take a look at the five things that could take place at WWE Backlash 2020.
#5. Shocking betrayals
Betrayals. It's something we have seen happen a lot of times in WWE and plenty of times, we never saw it coming. When Superstars stab each other in the back, it often leads to an interesting feud that pays off with a good match.
Betrayals are necessary so that the Superstars can switch faces or begin a new rivalry. At WWE Backlash, we could be surprised with a shocking double-cross. Perhaps Christian could interfere in the greatest wrestling match ever by costing his best friend Edge the match.
This will allow Randy Orton to get the win, resulting in a phenomenal wrestling match. WWE could come up with a story to explain Christian's betrayal by revealing that he did it to save his long-time friend from The Viper and to also give the Rated-R Superstar a reason for losing.
Who knows? Now that Edge is back, maybe Captain Charisma will change his mind and finally decide to get back in the ring and have 'one more match' with The Rated-R Superstar.
Another betrayal we could see at WWE Backlash is Sasha Banks finally turning on her best friend and the current SmackDown Women's Champion, Bayley. This is something that WWE has been teasing for a while. After being demoted to Bayley's lackey, The Boss could attack Bayley, setting up a feud between the two stars.
Banks could blame Bayley if they lose or the latter could pin it on the former and The Boss could snap and attack her friend. This will lead to a very interesting feud with the SmackDown Women's Championship on the line as well. Sasha could win the match and become a Grand Slam Champion.
#4. Title changes
Five championships are currently scheduled to be defended at WWE Backlash. These include the WWE Championship, Universal Championship, United States Championship, RAW Women's Championship, and the Women's Tag Team Championships.
Of all these title matches, at least one championship could change hands at WWE Backlash. Bobby Lashley could dethrone Drew McIntyre to win the WWE Championship, winning his first world title since he returned to the company in 2018.
The Miz and John Morrison are set to challenge Braun Strowman for the Universal Championship in a 2-on-1 handicap match. They could use this advantage to take the title off Strowman, who has the odds stacked against him. Perhaps Miz could walk out with the title or John Morrison could win his first world championship in WWE.
The IIconics made their return to the company a few weeks ago, and they're set to face Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross and Banks & Bayley in a triple threat tag team match for the Women's Tag Titles. Billie Kay and Peyton Royce could win the match and walk out as two-time Women's Tag Team Champions at WWE Backlash.
#3. Jeff Hardy defeats Sheamus
Jeff Hardy and Sheamus are involved in a personal feud that will see both former Champions collide at WWE Backlash. Hardy has faced a lot of obstacles in his life, and he has proven himself as one of the toughest wrestlers in the company. The Celtic Warrior, however, is determined to derail The Charismatic Enigma's career for good.
The former WWE Champion was recently arrested after a hit-and-run incident outside the Performance Center before an episode of SmackDown, and he returned moments later to lay waste to The Celtic Warrior. The Charismatic Enigma believed that Sheamus co-ordinated the incident, however, he succumbed to a vicious Brogue Kick instead.
They had a contract signing on the latest episode of SmackDown, making their match at WWE Backlash official. Hardy has feuded with Superstars based on his real-life problems before, so this isn't something new.
When they clash at WWE Backlash, Jeff Hardy needs to come out with the win. After that, he can continue his run on SmackDown and possibly receive a title opportunity later on down the line.
#2. Randy Orton and Edge put on a spectacle
The Viper and the WWE Hall of Famer Edge will reignite their rivalry when they step into the ring at WWE Backlash in a match that is expected to be the greatest of all time. Will they pull it off? Probably not, but it could still be an interesting bout.
The two former World Champions collided in a Last Man Standing match at WrestleMania 36 which Edge won, but according to Orton, Edge can't beat him in a straight-up wrestling match. Their 'Mania match didn't live up to expectations, so perhaps they could make up for it at WWE Backlash by putting on a spectacle of a match. Edge and Orton are two of the biggest Superstars in WWE history, and they're widely popular all over the world.
They are capable of having a phenomenal match. They might surprise fans and have a match at WWE Backlash that will be considered to be one of the greatest ever.
#1. Otis cashes in his Money in the Bank contract
Otis won the Money in the Bank contract after the briefcase fell into his hands, which means that he is entitled to an opportunity at the Universal Championship anytime and anywhere of his choosing. The current Universal Champion is Braun Strowman, so Otis' odds of becoming champion are pretty low.
The best time and place to cash-in is at WWE Backlash, where Strowman will defend his title in a 2-on-1 handicap match against Miz and Morrison. Strowman will be vulnerable, so the Heavy Machinery member could use this as an opportunity. Plus, he could get help from his tag team partner Tucker.
He could cash-in while the match is still going on, meaning he doesn't need to pin Strowman to become the next Universal Champion. Otis isn't currently scheduled to compete on Sunday, so he'll be at WWE Backlash observing the match closely.
If he does indeed cash in his contract at WWE Backlash, he's not guaranteed to walk out with the title though. Strowman could still retain the Universal Championship, leaving Otis empty-handed. On the bright side, he'll still have Mandy Rose, so he's still a winner.
