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The final episode of WWE SmackDown before SummerSlam is scheduled to air in some time and we couldn't be any more hyped. It is not necessarily going to just be a good show, but an exceptional one if you consider what's scheduled to happen right after that!
CM Punk's reported return to wrestling happens on AEW Rampage and let's just say that it's not really a well-kept secret. How does WWE SmackDown excite fans when they know something that industry-changing will happen right after?
The key is to book a surprise, or five, on WWE SmackDown. None of these surprises are likely to overshadow CM Punk's return, but at least fans will be buzzing about two shows and not just one.
Maybe WWE SmackDown needs a kick in the rear end from Rampage every week to ramp up the excitement level on the show.
#5 Demon Balor returns on WWE SmackDown and destroys John Cena
We saw how Roman Reigns and The Usos destroyed Finn Balor on WWE SmackDown. Could Balor return, not as himself, but as The Demon King to take the fight to all three men? We know that he operates at a different level when he adopts the demonic persona!
Only this time he could also attack John Cena, establishing himself as a tweener. We know that he has a bone to pick not just with Roman Reigns, but also with the man who cost him a chance at the title that Roman Reigns holds. And his name is Johnnnnn Cenaaaaa!
Could the most likely main event at WWE SummerSlam be changed with yet another WWE SmackDown star being added to the mix? The possibilities are endless, if WWE SmackDown, to borrow a phrase, decides to go 'All Out'!
#4 Seth Rollins has a backstage encounter on WWE SmackDown with a legend
Could John Cena's next WWE SmackDown feud be teased on this week's episode? We know that he has a history with Seth Rollins, who is probably the second biggest heel on the brand after Roman Reigns!
Seth Rollins has made his intentions of going after the WWE Universal Championship well known. For John Cena to win the Championship and defend it against Rollins in the months that follow would be pretty interesting!
#3 Otis single-handedly destroys 2 WWE SmackDown stars
Now that Shinsuke Nakamura is the Intercontinental Champion, who will his next WWE SmackDown challenger be? One great contender is Otis who could single-handedly destroy not just Shinsuke Nakamura but also Rick Boogs at the very same time!
The WWE SmackDown brand desperately needs a monster. Yes, there is General Azeez, but he has not been portrayed as dominantly as say, Omos or Braun Strowman were! Otis could be absolutely perfect for this role and also become a lot more successful after dropping the goofy act.
#2 A popular trio comes together on WWE SmackDown this week
A WWE SmackDown heel trio was formed last week when it became clear that Sasha Banks was allied with Carmella and Zelina Vega. Obviously, Bianca Belair will need some backup too, as she heads into her WWE SmackDown Women's Championship match this weekend. Could she bring the firepower in?
Enter Naomi and Mia Yim. Both women are part of the WWE SmackDown Tag Team roster but neither has really had a chance to shine yet. This could be a great opportunity.
#1 Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns team up again to face a dream team
Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns were once a part of The Shield. Could they team up again on the WWE SmackDown main event this week to face Edge and John Cena?
A mini-Shield reunion against two legends who have so much history will draw a huge crowd in, CM Punk or not! Imagine what a treat it will be for the WWE SmackDown audience that's purchased a ticket for this grand occasion.
