WWE SmackDown - 5 Possible surprises- RAW star traded for Big E confronts Roman Reigns, Extreme Rules match changed, Major comeback

WWE SmackDown comes to us on the heels of a packed episode of RAW that some have hailed as the best show of the year. It also follows AEW Dynamite, another banger of a show packed with a loaded card.

But the reason WWE SmackDown needs its share of surprises is that it is the final stop before the Extreme Rules pay-per-view happens. It's a critical episode before the upcoming WWE draft, so there's a lot on the line this week.

As always, you are most welcome to share your own surprises in the comments section below. Feel free to weigh in on what we've listed and share your thoughts about whether you'd like to see them happen on the show or not.

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#5 Drew McIntyre faces off with Roman Reigns on WWE SmackDown to tease a dream feud

Drew McIntyre may return to the United States just in time to show up on WWE SmackDown in place of Big E, who will be a part of the RAW brand going forward. It makes sense for this trade to be made because McIntyre has done almost everything he can on the RAW brand.

Plus, a Drew McIntyre vs. Roman Reigns match is a big-ticket draw, as is a future opponent for the likes of Finn Balor, Seth Rollins, and Edge.

We saw Big E and Finn Balor team up on WWE SmackDown last week. What if we see Drew McIntyre and Finn Balor form a dream team to maybe take on The Usos before the upcoming pay-per-view this weekend?

It would be a great way to hype up the audience for the pay-per-view event this weekend.

We've already seen Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre at Survivor Series. If you remember, that epic match was a total barn-burner.

#4 A special stipulation is added to an Extreme Rules match

WWE SmackDown stars Liv Morgan and Carmella will go to battle at Extreme Rules this weekend. There is every chance that a special stipulation could be added to the match on this week's WWE SmackDown because of the name of the pay-per-view.

Considering that the beauty of both participants has been the subject of conversation, could the loser have to cut her hair? Or it could have something to do with a champagne bottle, which has become synonymous with Carmella.

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#3 The WWE SmackDown audience sees a title change hands

One of the most highly-anticipated WWE SmackDown matches this week is for the Intercontinental Championship. Shinsuke Nakamura defends his prestigious title against the ever-impressive Apollo Crews.

It has become abundantly clear over the last few weeks that the company does not have any plans for the title with Nakamura as the Champion. Is it then possible that he could drop the Championship to Apollo Crews on WWE SmackDown this week? Maybe a rematch could happen at Extreme Rules this weekend as well.

#2 Sasha Banks returns to WWE SmackDown and faces off with Becky Lynch

The WWE SmackDown Women's Champion may be in for a shock before she heads into Extreme Rules this weekend. When she least expects it, Sasha Banks could show up and remind Becky Lynch that she's one of the all-time greatest.

She could even tell both of the participants of the upcoming match that she's coming for the winner. Could the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship match at Extreme Rules maybe become a triple threat affair?

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#1 The new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions arrive

Everyone's been saying how Shotzi and Nox from WWE SmackDown deserved a shot at Natalya and Tamina Snuka before the current Champions did. But the history books will report that Rhea Ripley and Nikki A.S.H. picked up the victory against the former Champions this week on RAW.

To set things right, could one babyface team show up on WWE SmackDown and offer a shot to another babyface team at Extreme Rules? Maybe they go to war in a special tables match!