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The WWE has experienced a tumultuous week as an outbreak of a disease believed to be viral meningitis has seen several prominent WWE superstars sidelined include star attractions from the upcoming WWE TLC 2017 pay per view, Roman Reigns and Bray Wyatt.
This has led to some last-minute changes with Kurt Angle being drafted in to replace Reigns and AJ Styles coming over from Smackdown Live to stand in for Bray Wyatt. These are some huge changes as Angle wrestles in his first WWE match for 11 years while Styles and Balor engage in a dream match.
These last-minute changes warrant some last-minute predictions from our end. So, without any further ado, here is our list of 5 last-minute predictions for WWE TLC 2017:
#5) Asuka enjoys a winning debut
If there is one thing that is certain about the upcoming WWE TLC 2017 pay per view, it seems to be that Asuka will be victorious over Emma on her main roster debut. After all, The Empress of Tomorrow is on a winning streak that has surpassed Goldberg's legendary mark.
What will be interesting to see is if Asuka dominates her opponent or if Emma can giver her a run for her money. If I were a betting man, I would say that this is going to be total domination.
#4) Enzo Amore regains the WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Kalisto was drafted in to become the new WWE Cruiserweight Champion when Neville walked out of the WWE a couple of weeks ago but his title reign may be shortlived. As annoying as Enzo Amore is, he is the only thing about the cruiserweights that anyone cares about.
We feel that The Certified G is going to be afforded another run with the championship as it's the only way forward for the division at this point.
#3) Alexa Bliss retains her WWE Raw Women's Championship
With The WWE Raw Tag Team Championships, the WWE Intercontinental Championship and the WWE Universal Championship all not being defended at WWE TLC 2017, the most important title on the show is the WWE Raw Women's Championship.
Unfortunately, it seems like a foregone conclusion that Alexa Bliss will be retaining the belt against Mickie James. The feud - while heated - is clearly a bridging feud until Little Miss Bliss goes up against Asuka.
#2) Finn Balor wins the dream match
Finn Balor vs AJ Styles is one the most talked about fantasy matches in WWE today and that fantasy becomes a reality this Sunday at WWE TLC 2017. Unfortunately, it features Styles subbing in for Bray Wyatt and the match has no story or build up.
As the two former leaders of Bullet Club go face to face in a match that has the potential to be a Match of the Year candidate, we The Demon will come out victorious against The Phenomenal One in their first encounter.
#1) Kurt Angle's return ends in defeat
Kurt Angle's return to a WWE ring has come from out of nowhere - much like Randy Orton's RKO. As he steps in for Roman Reigns, the question on everyone's lips is if he is going to enjoy a winning return to in-ring competition.
While there is little doubt that he can still wrestle like a machine, it doesn't make sense storyline-wise to give his team the victory here. We think Angle, Dean Ambrose, and Seth Rollins will fall agonisingly short at WWE TLC 2017.
This would perfectly set the stage for Reigns' big return and for the reunited Shield to pick up the win.
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