WWE SmackDown - 5 Possible Surprises - Roman Reigns' next opponent revealed, Big return to face current Champion, Unexpected face turn

The next episode of WWE SmackDown is definitely going to be one to watch out for. The company is getting ready to go on the road again, which means that we need to gear up for surprises galore.

A few of them could happen on WWE SmackDown this week to set the stage for Money in the Bank and beyond. RAW wasn't the worst episode this week, meaning that the creative team is ready to fire on all cylinders considering the stakes involved over the coming months.

So, with that said, here are five surprises that could potentially happen on WWE SmackDown this week. Be sure to weigh in and let us know if you think one or more of these surprises could potentially happen.

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#5 Big E confronts Roman Reigns on WWE SmackDown and refuses to acknowledge him

When Big E branched out on his own, Roman Reigns vs. the former New Day member was a match that fantasy bookers all yearned for. Because neither Rey Mysterio nor Dominik look healthy enough to renew their rivalry with Reigns on WWE SmackDown, it's time for a brand new challenger to emerge. Big E fits the bill completely and could go to war with Roman Reigns!

Let's just say that there won't be too many flips or top-rope maneuvers when Big E and The Tribal Chief go to battle. These are two of WWE SmackDown's top powerhouses. Fists will fly and the canvas will reverberate with slams!

Could Big E come out to interrupt Roman Reigns' opening promo and announce to him that he wants to wrest the Universal Championship away from him? This feud could put Big E on the map as a top WWE SmackDown star in the main event picture.

#4 Sasha Banks confronts the WWE SmackDown Women's Champion

WWE SmackDown really needs its former Women's Champion to bolster the division once more. Especially after the spectacularly talented Ruby Riott was recently released, significantly weakening the current women's division.

Where is Sasha Banks now? She's been on a leave of absence since WrestleMania, watching Bayley mix it up with the woman who took the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship from her - Bianca Belair. But it may be time for her to return and remind the world exactly who she is.

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#3 Sami Zayn turns face following his big win

The fact that he picked up a massive victory at Hell in a Cell could imply that there's something in the works for Sami Zayn with regard to the Intercontinental Championship picture.

The only issue is that he's a heel and so is Apollo Crews. But because WWE SmackDown needs babyfaces so desperately, could Zayn turn face? It potentially allows Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn to team up again at some point, when Zayn's fellow Canadian returns!

#2 Liv Morgan and Carmella are forced to team up

Carmella and Liv Morgan have been at odds on WWE SmackDown in a strange feud to determine who is better looking. But as we saw on RAW, unlikely allies may have to team up to determine who qualifies for Money in the Bank.

Could Carmella and Liv Morgan be forced to put aside their differences and work as a cohesive unit? Can they coexist or will they implode in the middle of the match?

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#1 Karrion Kross makes his WWE SmackDown debut

Karrion Kross was spotted backstage at WWE SmackDown recently! Is this a prelude to him showing up and mixing it up with the wealth of talent that exists in the brand?

There is perhaps no better time to debut him than right now, considering the void that's been left by the departure of Aleister Black. The WWE SmackDown roster needs a dark character and Karrion Kross could be just what the doctor ordered.

And yes, he can always perform double duty, wrestling for NXT too!