WWE SmackDown - 5 Surprises that could happen- Roman Reigns gets destroyed, Brand new Champion crowned?

And so, we arrive at the highly-anticipated episode of WWE SmackDown after Hell in a Cell.

The episode of RAW that followed Hell in a Cell 2020 wasn't the best show, and it wasn't the worst show either. It just reminded us that intra-brand rivalries would be put on the back-burner for the time being, as we focus on inter-brand feuds.

But now that the stage is set for Survivor Series, WWE SmackDown could certainly spice things up with a whole bunch of surprises, and here are 5 of them.

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#5 Randy Orton shows up on WWE SmackDown, and punt kicks Roman Reigns

#AndNew. 14x.#HIAC pic.twitter.com/tnJILlFap6

— Randy Orton (@RandyOrton) October 26, 2020

Roman Reigns is so caught up in family drama right now that he doesn't even realize that there's a Viper on his trail, one of the most dangerous men in the company is gunning for him right now. And so, when Roman Reigns is on WWE SmackDown this week, speaking about the aftermath of his emotional match against Jey Uso to all and sundry, out of the blue, Randy Orton may appear to introduce Roman Reigns to the three most destructive letters in sports-entertainment history- RKO. And thus, their feud could commence.

Let’s be very clear, you did nothing in this interview to contribute to me liking this tweet. As a matter of fact, all you did, was creep me out with that “behind the camera face” of yours. https://t.co/eZ1SWhqpzt

— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) October 16, 2020

And thus could begin a back and forth feud that also includes Roman Reigns appearing on RAW to take the fight to Randy Orton, and presumably even having interactions with the likes of The Fiend and Drew McIntyre while on the show. Randy Orton's appearance on WWE SmackDown could end the show in a very dramatic fashion.

This is a very intriguing clash, to be honest, because one has to wonder whether WWE will risk Randy Orton losing his first big match as the WWE Champion or if they'd stall Roman Reigns' momentum, at this particular point.

#4 Daniel Bryan becomes the Intercontinental Champion on WWE SmackDown this week

.@SamiZayn doesn't share @WWEDanielBryan's vision of the #ICTitle being defended every week on #SmackDown... pic.twitter.com/sBsQOQTtPQ

— WWE (@WWE) October 24, 2020

Daniel Bryan wants the Intercontinental Championship to be defended every week on WWE SmackDown and Sami Zayn does not believe that should be the case at all. We are clearly headed for a massive WWE SmackDown feud between the two men and the best way to ensure that the title is defended on the show every week may be to put the title around Sami Zayn's waist.

Will Sami Zayn bring up Bobby Lashley's sisters again? #WWERaw

— Graham "GSM" Matthews (@WrestleRant) October 27, 2020

It also solves the other problem of Sami Zayn vs. Bobby Lashley happening at Survivor Series, which is a feud that does not really make sense at all not only because both the WWE SmackDown and RAW Champions are heels.

It is just not an exciting match, especially if you go back to the last time these two men clashed when Lashley's sisters were brought up.

Daniel Bryan vs. Bobby Lashley may seem like an odd match at this point but it still makes more sense than Sami Zayn vs. Bobby Lashley, to be quite honest.

#3 Seth Rollins and Rey Mysterio become a part of the WWE SmackDown Survivor Series team

.@WWERollins looks back at the legacy of @reymysterio and talks about working with @DomMysterio35.Watch #WWE ‘Birth of a Champion’ every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 8 PM IST only on SONY TEN 1 (English) & SONY TEN 3 (Hindi) channels.@SonySportsIndia @WWEIndia pic.twitter.com/4zQQHkqhzB

— Sportskeeda Wrestling (@SKProWrestling) September 23, 2020

The WWE SmackDown Survivor Series team will need to be loaded with top talent to overcome the stars in the RAW squad, and there's every possibility that Seth Rollins may have to work with Rey Mysterio, as a result. Remember that the reason why WWE SmackDown star Rey Mysterio is one eye short is because of Seth Rollins, who used the steel steps while both men were on RAW, but can they coexist for the benefit of their brand?

#ForTheGreaterGood pic.twitter.com/vVf5XdtK4E

— Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) August 31, 2020

And who knows? Maybe Murphy could become a part of the WWE SmackDown as well, leading to further dissension within the WWE SmackDown Survivor Series squad, which eventually leads to the RAW team overcoming them.

But this week on WWE SmackDown, both men could go to Adam Pearce and let it be known that neither is happy to team up with the other, even if it is for the benefit of the brand. WWE thrives on drama, and this alliance will certainly be quite dramatic.

#2 The new Carmella comes out to confront Sasha Banks on WWE SmackDown

𝓤𝓷𝓽𝓸𝓾𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓫𝓵𝓮 💎 pic.twitter.com/1x3lMt6atU

— Leah Van Dale (@CarmellaWWE) October 25, 2020

Even though we've seen the vignettes, Carmella's brand new avatar is yet to appear on the WWE SmackDown brand and the hype grows with every passing week. There is no way to top the match that Sasha Banks and Bayley had at WWE Hell in a Cell 2020 for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship, so the only way to keep the few going and keep it intriguing may be to insert another Superstar into the mix. We know that Carmella and Bayley are the best of friends, and each woman can, in turn, elevate the other.

Happy 6 years @CarmellaWWE !How it started How its going pic.twitter.com/ebCKDjF9RN

— ⎊ Jesus ⍟ (@CoupDeJeebusz) October 16, 2020

We also know that Sasha Banks does not stay Champion for too long, so the plan could actually be for Carmella to win the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship from 'The Boss'.

Another idea that makes sense could be an alliance between Bayley and Carmella as they both come after the WWE SmackDown Women's Champion Sasha Banks, and one has to wait and see what the plans are, for this week's show.

#1 Big E comes out to confront Roman Reigns on WWE SmackDown, as a potential Universal Champion contender

As good as Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso was, and as instrumental as the feud was when it came to building WWE SmackDown as the flagship WWE brand after years of RAW being perceived as the more important brand, the feud suffered from one major drawback.

For them. For you. For us. #TribalChief #HIAC pic.twitter.com/hfuzIDrRSE

— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) October 26, 2020

At no point did anyone believe that Jey Uso would become the face of WWE SmackDown by capturing the Universal Championship, not because he didn't have the potential (because he most certainly does).

If you disrespect the Head of the Table ... then you shouldn’t have a place at HIS table. Actions have consequences and I will make you understand. #HIAC #Smackdown #TribalChief pic.twitter.com/hnXZQKHCF3

— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) October 24, 2020

Roman Reigns is just in a league of his own, and his position at the head of the table on WWE SmackDown will not be challenged by anyone for a while. That said, someone like Big E could sow an element of doubt if he squares off against Roman Reigns considering the way he's been booked in the last few months.

Could Big E step out and make his intentions for the Universal Championship known to Roman Reigns on WWE SmackDown?