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We are merely days away from the latest edition of WWE's Saudi Arabian mega show, as Crown Jewel 2019 will come to us live on October 31st from the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As has been the case with the previous editions of these new mini-WrestleManias, there are several marquee matches set to take place.
Other than the two major WWE debuts of Cain Velasquez and Tyson Fury, Crown Jewel will also see a massive 10-man Tag Team Match, as Hall of Famers Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair lead their troops to compete against each other.
The match, first announced on the season premiere episode of RAW last month, will see Roman Reigns captain Team Hogan, while Randy Orton will bark orders for Team Flair. The entire teams are listed below:
Team Hogan: Roman Reigns, Rusev, Ricochet, Ali, and Shorty G
Team Flair: Randy Orton, Bobby Lashley, Baron Corbin, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Drew McIntyre
The purpose of this article is to look into several possible finishes for this gigantic clash. So for your reading pleasure, here are five possible endings to Team Flair vs Team Hogan. Make sure to comment and let us know who you would like to see come out on top.
#5 The Viper strikes again
There is a reason why WWE puts so much effort into getting legends and veterans to work these Saudi shows. The crowd that comes to watch these shows is atypical and prefer veteran workers to the younger generation of WWE Superstars.
Randy Orton is a global star and an established veteran. Although he is clearly the heel here, Orton is sure to get one of the loudest pops from the Saudi fans. Considering this, it wouldn't be a huge surprise if Vince McMahon books Orton to pick up the victory here.
With high-flyers like Ali and Ricochet on the opposing team, we might be in for another one of those picture-perfect RKOs from Orton. After all, one RKO is enough to seal the match for Team Flair!
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#4 Roman Reigns wins it for Team Hogan
When it comes to global stardom, if there's anyone in the match who can give Orton a run for his money, it's 'The Big Dog' Roman Reigns. The former Universal Champion has had such a remarkable track record in big matches that his mere presence on Team Hogan is enough for many fans to believe that they will get the win over Team Flair.
While Reigns is a polarizing figure for many fans in the United States, he is sure to be treated as a proper babyface by the fans present in Saudi Arabia. As the trend in these events has been to allow their heroes to pick up the victory, Reigns picking up the win for his team is a likely outcome.
Interestingly, both previous outings for 'The Big Dog' in Saudi Arabia have resulted in losses and the company might not want to extend this losing streak for one of their top Superstars. Reigns lost his Greatest Royal Rumble Steel Cage Match against Brock Lesnar in controversial fashion. Earlier this year at Super Showdown, Reigns was defeated by Shane McMahon, but only after outside assistance by Drew McIntyre. Things will likely change here for Reigns, as the Saudi Arabian faithful clamor for a long-anticipated victory.
#3 Corbin pins Roman Reigns with some help from 'The Nature Boy'
One of the simplest ways to tell a story in professional wrestling is by having faces work against heels. Good vs evil is a tale as old as time itself. A simple look at the two teams is enough to reveal the dynamics of Team Hogan, as faces going against the heel Team Flair. This past week on SmackDown, there was a preview of this Crown Jewel clash in the form of a 3-on-3 Tag Team Match won by the mini-Team Hogan.
It is a WWE booking trend that the team to win in such fashion before the big clash usually ends up on the losing side of the actual bout. Keeping that in mind, Team Flair already has a higher chance of coming out victorious.
One of the major players on the Flair's team is 2019 King of the Ring winner Baron Corbin. As per the latest rumors and on-screen bookings, Corbin is set to feud with Reigns for the next couple of months. Hence, it would be logical to let Corbin pick up the win, albeit with some help from 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair, whom we all know is the dirtiest player in the game.
WWE has often made the mistake of booking their heels in a way that allows them to lose credibility, and the company should be careful to avoid doing the same with Corbin. A win on such a huge stage could be exactly what he needs to break out as a top star.
#2 The Beginning of a massive push for Drew McIntyre
This past week on RAW, Ric Flair came out to announce the fifth and final member of his team, which was none other than 'The Scottish Psychopath' Drew McIntyre. McIntyre made his return to the WWE ring after nearly two months away due to an injury, and what a brilliant comeback it was!
McIntyre was rumored to be getting a huge push before his untimely injury. This included a title opportunity and a run as King of the Ring, but the honor went to Baron Corbin instead. That does not mean that the company has forgotten what they have in McIntyre. This was evidenced by his massive return last week, followed by a brilliant match with Ricochet. Vince McMahon is also a fan of McIntyre's. Here's what Sportskeeda's Tom Colohue had to say about the matter,
"Everything I have heard about Drew McIntyre has been very positive backstage. They are thoroughly behind him. Vince McMahon still wants to make him a world champion. He wants him to be the chosen one and essentially prove himself right from twelve years ago."
Now that he has officially returned to the ring, Crown Jewel might be where we see the beginning of a massive push for 'The Scottish Psychopath.' Things may all get underway for McIntyre by picking up the victory for Team Flair after a dominant showing.
#1 The Undertaker makes his presence felt & saves the day for the faces
Crown Jewel 2019 will have major matches in the form of Brock Lesnar vs Cain Velasquez and Braun Strowman vs Tyson Fury, but one massive name that is missing from the Saudi show's match card is The Undertaker.
Having been a part of all the previous mega-events in Saudi Arabia, 'The Dead Man' has been a massive draw for the company when it comes to getting the stadium filled with fans. A promo for the event last month featured The Undertaker and Hulk Hogan, confirming their status for the show. While Hogan will be leading his troops to battle against Flair's men, WWE still has not announced any match involving 'The Phenom.'
The Undertaker is too big of a name to be left out, and in all probability will appear at Crown Jewel in some capacity. What could he do? A perfect answer could be to save the day for his fellow babyfaces in Team Hogan. Ric Flair is sure to have some dirty tricks up his sleeve, which could give his team an unfair advantage. This is where 'The Dead Man' can make his presence felt and make sure that justice is executed appropriately. This could also be used to set up a future feud for 'The Dead Man' against the likes of Drew McIntyre.
Nonetheless, the match is sure to be exciting and one of the best of the night. What are your predictions for Team Hogan vs Team Flair? Let us know in the comments section below.
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