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WWE SmackDown is on the horizon, and this week's episode is certain to be a big one on the road to WrestleMania. Seth Rollins' return has been advertised, although it has not been mentioned what he will be up to.
So, let's put our 'booker' hats on and speculate as to what could potentially happen in this critical episode of WWE SmackDown on the road to WrestleMania. As always, this is not an article based on inside knowledge and has been presented from a fan's perspective.
If you can envision interesting situations on WWE SmackDown this week, be sure to let us know in the comments section below. Do you think the show has been consistently better than RAW as we head into WrestleMania season?
What do you think Seth Rollins will do on WWE SmackDown this week?
#5 Seth Rollins confronts Big E on WWE SmackDown to challenge him for the Intercontinental Championship
Seth Rollins is scheduled to return to action on this week's episode of WWE SmackDown, and let's face it, he will not return for an unimportant storyline. Since the WWE Universal Champion is a heel, much like Rollins, it doesn't make sense for him to go after his former Shield mate. Plus, Big E needs a compelling storyline to elevate him to the next level, does he not?
Seth Rollins vs. Big E for the WWE Intercontinental Championship may be just what the doctor ordered.
Both men have known each other from their days in NXT and will want to work with one another to elevate one another to the next level. It allows Seth Rollins to break away from Rey Mysterio on WWE SmackDown as well, especially if you consider how the two men have been attached at the hip for months.
#4 Rey Mysterio and Dominik enter the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship picture
WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions, The Dirty Dawgs, scored a big victory on last week's show when they overcame the might of The Alpha Academy, making short work of Chad Gable and Otis.
On the very same episode of WWE SmackDown, Dominik put the ghost of King Corbin, a force that had been haunting him for weeks on end, to rest with the help of the legendary luchador, Rey Mysterio.
Can we see Rey Mysterio and Dominik come together and go after the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships? Not only will working with seasoned veterans like Ziggler and Roode be a great way to elevate Dominik's career, but Rey Mysterio's final hurrah before he rides off into the sunset could come from winning the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships.
Where else do you insert Rey Mysterio as WrestleMania 37 approaches? It would be criminal to leave him off the card, and the only other slot is the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship picture.
#3 Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns team up to take on Edge and WWE SmackDown Superstar Kevin Owens
We've explored the possibility that Seth Rollins' WWE SmackDown return could involve a showdown with the Intercontinental Champion, Big E. There's yet another, far more exciting scenario that could happen, one that involves a partnership with his Shield mate, Seth Rollins.
Both Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns are heels now, and an alliance between them makes sense. There is uncertainty around the medical status of Jey Uso, which presents us with a very interesting opportunity to see the two biggest heels on the WWE SmackDown brand reunite for another run.
When you get one dream team back, there's always the possibility of a second one happening on the very same show. Could fellow Canadians Kevin Owens and Edge come together on WWE SmackDown, uniting for the main event against the vicious and devious alliance of Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins? Imagine what a massive headlining contest this will be if this dream match really does happen this week!
#2 Could Reginald have his second big WWE SmackDown inter-gender match?
Not long ago, WWE SmackDown Women's Champion Sasha Banks and Carmella's sommelier, Reginald, engaged in what was a fast and furious contest that went back and forth. It allowed us to see that inter-gender wrestling, something WWE is generally averse to, can be very entertaining if done right. Companies like IMPACT Wrestling and Lucha Underground have embraced this phenomenon, and the matches have been absolutely spectacular.
After his little interaction with WWE SmackDown star, Royal Rumble winner, and the next big thing, Bianca Belair, last week, could we see the two of them tear it up on this week's episode?
Bianca Belair and Reginald could have an athletic contest much like the one that the sommelier had with the WWE SmackDown Women's Champion, with the added advantage of him being at the mercy of Belair's braid. We saw her use her hair as a weapon against Reginald, and it got over in a big way last week. Maybe the forbidden door to inter-gender wrestling opens up after this.
#1 Cesaro confronts Roman Reigns on WWE SmackDown, demanding a title shot
Not long ago, SK Wrestling caught up with WWE SmackDown star Natalya, and during the course of the interview, she put Cesaro over in a massive way.
In her opinion, Cesaro, who performs on WWE SmackDown, is the best professional wrestler in the world:
"Cesaro is the greatest professional wrestler in the world. There is nobody that can touch him. There is no Superstar today; that is Cesaro. So, I can't wait to watch Cesaro shine and hopefully get a chance to main event WrestleMania."
If you click on the tweet shared above, you'll see that Paul Heyman has also been very vocal about his admiration for Cesaro, putting him over in well, Paul Heyman ways. Add the fact that he's been racking up those big WWE SmackDown wins over the past few weeks, and you'll see that the company is, after years, invested in Cesaro.
Could all of this be leading to a showdown between him and Roman Reigns? Win or lose, it'll be a major step up!
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