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WWE Day 1 takes over Atlanta, Georgia tomorrow night. While there are several changes expected, the show should be smooth sailing for the company after a week of issues from COVID.
The WWE Universe believed that the mainstream issues from the virus were all over in previous weeks, but it appears that it could overflow into 2022. As a result, the pandemic still has the power to cause several disruptions to the show.
As they say in show business, the show must go on. And that it will.
On Saturday night, the company will present its first-ever WWE Day 1 pay-per-view. Here are six last-minute predictions for the inaugural show.
#6. Beth Phoenix makes her return to help Edge defeat The Miz at WWE Day 1
Beth Phoenix was expected to make her return to WWE this past week on RAW when Edge was targeted by The Miz and Maryse. Instead, The Rated R Superstar had one trick up his sleeve that meant he was able to give the couple a Brood Bath.
If Maryse is in The Miz's corner this weekend at WWE Day 1 then it's likely Beth Pheonix will also be there to even the odds. Of course, WWE will want the Hall of Famer to make a surprise return, so expect Maryse to try to involve herself in the match before Phoenix runs out and takes her out of the match.
This will then allow Edge to take advantage of a distracted Miz and pick up the victory, potentially leading to a mixed tag team match at The Royal Rumble.
#5. The Street Profits defeat RKBro to become RAW Tag Team Champions at WWE Day 1
The union between Randy Orton and Riddle was a fun one for several weeks, but it's reached the point now where their segments have become stale. Riddle is already working with another team in NXT and his focus seems to have slipped from his championship reign on RAW.
The Street Profits have been viewed as one of the best tag teams in WWE over the past few years and could reclaim the RAW Tag Team Championships on Saturday night. Montez Ford has reportedly been having some personal issues as of late, but he is back and firing on all cylinders, ready for this title bout at WWE Day 1.
#4. The Usos defeat The New Day to retain the SmackDown Tag Team Championships at WWE Day 1
The Usos will be forced to defend their SmackDown Tag Team Championships against their familiar rivals this weekend at WWE Day 1.
The Usos and The New Day have clashed several times over the past few years and their rivalry will be renewed in Atlanta tomorrow night.
The Usos have had a completely different attitude over the past few months while holding firm by the side of The Tribal Chief. In that time, they have been able to hold on to their SmackDown Tag Team Championships as well, proving that they have what it takes to maintain their seat at the table.
This weekend will be no different when The Usos once again brush aside their competition and prove that they are the most dominant force in the tag team division at present.
The Usos have had a fantastic 2021 and they will be hoping that WWE Day 1 will be the start of another incredible year for them.
#3. Seth Rollins defeats Kevin Owens, Bobby Lashley, and Big E to become WWE Champion at WWE Day 1
It's been several years since Seth Rollins lifted the WWE Championship, but that could change this weekend at WWE Day 1.
Rollins' involvement in the show still remains up in the air after the former champion announced that he'd been exposed to the COVID-19 virus However, he will likely still be part of the event.
Big E has been a worthy champion on the RAW brand since his Money in the Bank cash-in earlier this year, but his time has now come to an end and could now make way for Monday Night Rollins.
Bobby Lashley has already reigned as WWE Champion and hasn't shown any reason why the company should give him a second chance. Rollins won match of the year while being stuck in a mid-card feud with Edge and has dominated 2021 as The Visionary.
The former champion deserves to kick off 2021 and end WWE Day 1 with gold around his waist to show that he really is Seth "Freakin" Rollins once again.
#2. Liv Morgan defeats Becky Lynch to become RAW Women's Champion at WWE Day 1
Liv Morgan has inspired the entire WWE Universe in recent months and deserves to leave WWE Day 1 with the RAW Women's Championship.
Becky Lynch is another WWE Superstar who has been missing from action over the past few days in what could be a precautionary measure. The company wants to ensure that several of the biggest matches at WWE Day 1 are still able to go on.
Lynch was able to defeat Morgan on RAW at the beginning of the month after she cheated to pick up the win. The Man has gone on to injure her opponent ahead of this rematch.
This act has only made it clear that she now sees Morgan as a threat to her title and that Liv has managed to get inside Lynch's head. If the match is able to go on as planned tomorrow night, then it's likely that Morgan will finally find a way past Lynch to lift her first piece of gold in WWE.
#1. Paul Heyman returns and costs Brock Lesnar the Universal Championship at WWE Day 1
Roman Reigns defends his Universal Championship against Brock Lesnar at WWE Day 1 tomorrow night in one of the biggest matches of his career.
Reigns has overcome the threat of Lesnar many times in the past, but with the recent firing of Paul Heyman lingering in his mind, The Tribal Chief may be off his game.
There's also the likelihood that Heyman being fired was fabricated for Lesnar's benefit and now, The Beast will be double-crossed at WWE Day 1.
If Heyman appears in The Beast's corner before turning his back on him and returning as the Special Counsel to Reigns? That could be enough to cost him the match.
There are rumors that this will set up another showdown between the two stars at WrestleMania, with Heyman remaining a huge part of the storyline.
With all that being said, it appears highly unlikely that Roman Reigns will be dropping his Universal Championship to Brock Lesnar this weekend.
What are some of your predictions for WWE Day 1? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.
