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Sadly, the build to The Horror Show at Extreme Rules wasn't as good as it could have been, but honestly, WWE has a chance to set the stage for SummerSlam in a big way if it packs Extreme Rules with a whole bunch of surprises.
In this article, I shall list 5 surprises that WWE could book at Extreme Rules, and I do believe that one or more of them could happen, based on just how underwhelming the card is, at the moment.
Plus, WWE is a never-ending soap opera in a sense, so Extreme Rules needs to get people excited about SummerSlam, which is coming our way next month. The best way to achieve this is to get people talking about WWE Extreme Rules 2020.
So, without further ado, let's dive straight into the action and find out what could lie in store at Extreme Rules if WWE decides to shake things up.
#5 Otis emerges from the swamp at WWE Extreme Rules to become the brand new Universal Champion
The fact that WWE is focusing so much on the non-title element of the Bray Wyatt swamp fight with Braun Strowman at Extreme Rules makes me wonder if they want to make us forget that there could be a big man lying in wait, inside the swamp ready to cash in his contract.
Yes, of course, it would be weird to see Otis cash in during a cinematic match, but let's be honest for a minute, it would shake WWE down to its very core after Extreme Rules. A lot of people still believe that Otis is not ready to be the WWE Universal Champion but he could be the transitional Champion until The Fiend eventually wins it from him at SummerSlam.
#4 Randy Orton obliterates Drew McIntyre shortly after his win at WWE Extreme Rules
I had a chance to speak to Drew McIntyre long before Extreme Rules and the WWE Champion openly expressed his desire to face Randy Orton down the line:
There's a reason I want to work with him for the world title because I want to learn. Because there aren't too many guys around anymore that have learned from the best. Been around for a long time and can really pull you up. So, anybody that works with him will absolutely benefit.
I don't think it should come as a surprise to anyone that I foresee Drew McIntyre defeating Dolph Ziggler at Extreme Rules to remain the WWE Champion, and once the dust has settled, a Viper could emerge and fell the current champion with an RKO.
WWE has a chance to have the ratings bounce back again with a solid feud between Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre following Extreme Rules 2020 leading to a big match at SummerSlam, possibly with a major title switch.
#3 Erick Rowan returns by Bray Wyatt's side at WWE Extreme Rules 2020
Drake Maverick is back in the fold once again as a part of WWE NXT and we saw Heath Slater cause a stir on social media and across the WWE Universe when he returned to RAW in the build to Extreme Rules.
Whether it's for a one-off appearance or for a more significant run with the company, I can absolutely imagine Erick Rowan returning to take Braun Strowman out, at the swamp fight at Extreme Rules 2020.
The question of whether or not Erick Rowan will join his good friend Brodie Lee in AEW as a member of The Dark Order remains to be seen. But I strongly believe that Rowan needs to be a part of this match if you consider the horror show tag that Extreme Rules has and that a WWE appearance will only help Erick Rowan get better indie bookings.
Because all the men involved share such a deep history, the swamp fight could be an emotional affair if Rowan gets involved too.
#2 Sasha Banks unexpectedly turns on Bayley after her big win at WWE Extreme Rules 2020
Some people have compared the pomp and swagger of Sasha Banks and Bayley on WWE SmackDown to Kevin Nash and Scott Hall in WCW. As we head into Extreme Rules, Sasha Banks has a chance to turn on Bayley and set up a match for the SmackDown Women's Championship at SummerSlam. And this could stem from the fact that, earlier in the night, at Extreme Rules, Sasha Banks lost to Asuka.
Just look at the first tweet on this page, and you will see a glimpse of Sasha Banks stealing a glance at Bayley's title.
There has been a lot of talk about the two of them splitting and maybe working against each other at SummerSlam, and these women have certainly laid the groundwork for the same in the build towards WWE Extreme Rules.
Asuka could go on to feud with Shayna Baszler after Extreme Rules while Sasha Banks and Bayley compete for the SmackDown Women's Championship on the other WWE brand.
#1 Cedric Alexander helps MVP become the brand new WWE US Champion at Extreme Rules
Cedric Alexander is one of the most talented men in the WWE roster but he just needs that push, that X-factor before he can break out and showcase to the world exactly what he is made of. WWE has masterfully laid the foundation for the same in the build to Extreme Rules by teasing a heel turn for Cedric Alexander and a potential move to MVP's stable at WWE Extreme Rules 2020.
Yes, it would pull the rug out from under Apollo Crews' feet but as we have seen, Crews is a great babyface when he is chasing and not when he is in possession of a Championship. If he loses his match at WWE Extreme Rules, he can win it back at SummerSlam.
And then maybe, he could go into a long feud with Cedric Alexander for possession of the WWE United States Championship after SummerSlam.
Here is a little video to get you geared up for WWE Extreme Rules 2020.
