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In many ways, WWE is a reflection of real life. Friendships are made, alliances are forged, sometimes for the purpose of merely conducting business and advancing in life.
And yet, life often teaches us that these friendships are fickle, that they could potentially come to an end at almost any time. Which is why we have seen so many betrayals on both RAW and SmackDown Live, over the course of WWE history.
Stomping Grounds could potentially be the site where a few of the said betrayals happen. Let me point out 5 such betrayals that are not just possible but likely during the pay-per-view event.
It is highly unlikely that all of them will take place at the show, but quite honestly one or more could!
#5 Shane McMahon turns on Drew McIntyre
Let me tell you why I think that this is a very likely scenario for Stomping Grounds. Drew McIntyre has been touted as the next face of the company for a really long time now, to the point where it almost seems like he's in line to be a Universal Champion somewhere down the line.
But then again, how does an alliance with Shane McMahon work out for the Scottish Psychopath? The only plausible scenario is that he could be a loyal soldier for McMahon until the time comes where he breaks the shackles and defeats the despot to claim his place at the top of the food chain. And the best way to turn him into a babyface would be to have Shane McMahon betray him after he suffers a loss to Roman Reigns.
This could potentially make him the face of SmackDown Live and a good ally to someone like Roman Reigns. Shane McMahon could always find himself other allies, in addition to Elias and The Revival.
#4 Big E turns on Kofi Kingston
This is guaranteed to be one of the more heartbreaking heel turns if it happens, but in my opinion, it's more a question of 'when' than 'if'. Big E and Kofi Kingston have been inseparable as members of The New Day but there was a point when both men were equals. Now, the spotlight is firmly on Kofi Kingston at long last.
While Big E may be really happy for his friend in real life, it is clear that in kayfabe this is an angle that can be explored. After all, Big E has all of the tools to become WWE Champion in his own right. I don't think Xavier Woods will join him, and he could be Kofi Kingston's loyal friend until the end.
When will the big heel turn happen? I think it should happen after Kingston puts Dolph Ziggler away.
#3 Sasha Banks returns to take away Bayley's spot
Sasha Banks and Bayley made history as the Boss n' Hug Connection when they became the inaugural WWE Women's Tag Team Champions. But then something went awry at WrestleMania and Sasha Banks has not been on WWE Television for many months now.
Despite rumors that she's done with WWE, there's always the chance that she could return for one remaining spell. And she could take out her ire on Bayley, who has chosen to embark on a singles career when Sasha Banks is down in the dumps, from an emotional point of view.
This could spark off the same feud between them that we loved so much back in NXT. Banks and Bayley have incredible chemistry with one another and this could even revive their love for wrestling.
In any case, the audience would love to see The Boss back in action!
#2 Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre turn on Elias
I don't know if you guys have noticed but Sportskeeda now has a new writer on board called Tom Colohue. He's a great source of insider and backstage knowledge, and his latest report is about the bard of WWE himself, Elias. Sadly, it seems like the company was once high on Elias but he's been unable to get over, after repeated attempts to put him in big situations.
Which is why the plan right now could be to de-push him. Let's assume that Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre are in the back celebrating after beating Roman Reigns again. Elias comes in to join them, and then suddenly everyone turns on him, at once.
In this way, he could be written off TV for a while until his return as a babyface. And then, he could take the fight to the tyranny of Shane McMahon.
#1 Alexa Bliss turns on Nikki Cross
One look at this tandem and it's all too clear that it is not meant to last for a long time. Alexa Bliss is still pretty much a heel whereas Nikki Cross is supremely innocent, naive, and being manipulated by Little Miss Bliss.
Let us assume that Nikki Cross helps Alexa Bliss in becoming the SmackDown Women's Champion. At which point, Bliss will realize that she does not need Nikki Cross anymore and could potentially turn on her sparking off a brand new rivalry.
Honestly, this is the kind of push that Nikki Cross needs especially since her lunatic character is no more and she needs some compelling storyline for the audience to sink their teeth into. Alexa Bliss is already an established star so a feud with her could work, I assume.
Which of these turns do you see happening, ladies and gentlemen?
