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WWE has been getting ever so exciting on the road to Survivor Series, first with the NXT invasion, and then with CM Punk appearing (to borrow a phrase) out of nowhere on WWE television. The viewership, while not extraordinary, has been healthy and should continue in this manner until Survivor Series finally comes around.
But the surprises honestly should not stop because they are what make a product buzz-worthy. If something major happens and it becomes the subject of conversations in offices, schools, and even on the internet, WWE's done its job quite brilliantly.
So with that said, what are the surprises that could potentially happen this week? I have a few suggestions that could make the show very interesting indeed.
Be sure to leave a comment and let me know exactly what surprises you guys would like to see as well.
#5 Roman Reigns calls out CM Punk
Sure, Roman Reigns is currently involved in a massive Survivor Series traditional elimination match, but the fact of the matter is that WrestleMania feuds usually begin around this time. Now, we know that CM Punk has returned on WWE Backstage, and this would ideally mean a return to the ring as well when the time is actually right. I know that Punk said that he would have nothing to do with WWE, and though he is technically employed by FOX, here we are!
Maybe Roman Reigns comes out to say that he's been subject to CM Punk chants for way too long. It's time to shut those chants down once and for all. Whether you like it or not, CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns is a huge match that will get people buzzing and actually attract them to a show as big as WrestleMania.
#4 Bray Wyatt shows up on Miz TV, just not as The Fiend
Last week, Daniel Bryan was receiving motivational speeches from Sami Zayn, when all of a sudden the lights began to flicker, signaling the arrival of dark forces. The Fiend would show up and the feud of the century would then get underway. What if Daniel Bryan is in the hot seat answering The Miz's questions when Bray Wyatt shows up?
Only Wyatt has no memory of ever doing anything bad to Daniel Bryan. He would have only come to the ring to warn The Miz about what The Fiend can do to him, to ask his friend to be careful. Bear in mind that this segment could go sideways in more ways than one because even Daniel Bryan and The Miz have history from before!
This segment alone should make one want to tune in and enjoy this week's episode of WWE SmackDown.
#3 Finn Balor shows up as part of the NXT invasion
Finn Balor is more main roster than NXT to the eyes of most people, even if you consider the fact that he's a full-time member of the Black & Gold brand roster. He's just been a part of RAW and SmackDown for far too long to be considered anything else.
But what if Team SmackDown were able to beat back an invasion from the Black & Gold brand only to have Finn Balor show up unannounced? It would be a massive moment indeed.
Bear in mind that Finn Balor has a lot of unfinished business on SmackDown, especially with the likes of Superstars such as Bray Wyatt. It will be interesting to see exactly what happens this week.
Is Finn Balor only in NXT for a short period of time or will he continue to be a part of the brand, going forward? I guess we'll just have to find out.
#2 The final member of Team Blue is picked, with some help
Now we know that Nikki Cross will battle Bayley to determine who the final member of Team SmackDown is. Of course, WWE will want to push Nikki Cross to the moon but they would also not want to have their Champion take a pin. And because of this, they could book the following surprise.
Alexa Bliss could make her big return to WWE television by helping Nikki Cross pick up a big win over the SmackDown Women's Champion. It would be a massive surprise and something fans have wanted for a while now. The Goddess has become a fan favorite in recent times and is certainly a big personal favorite of mine!
It's pretty obvious that Nikki Cross will be the final member of Team Blue. The only question now is how WWE chooses to get there, without really having her pinning their top female Superstar clean.
#1 The Undisputed ERA attacks The New Day
So what we know for certain is that The New Day is scheduled to clash with The Revival once again for the SmackDown Tag Team Championships. In case you didn't know, The New Day defeated The Revival in the UK to become the reigning Champions.
WWE may not want to showcase The Revival losing again. And for the same reason, they may choose to have The Undisputed ERA show up and ruin the proceedings, reminding us that the Survivor Series build is only too real.
The more times that The Undisputed ERA shows up on SmackDown, the more people will be excited about the actual NXT product. There is a vast disparity in numbers still, between the Blue and the Black & Gold brand, even now.
But these crossovers are certainly a step in the right direction, for sure!
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