WWE TLC 2020 Preview: Massive debut and return, last-minute stipulation added?

WWE TLC 2020
WWE TLC 2020

WWE is all set to present their final pay-per-view of the year as WWE TLC 2020 will take place tonight live from the ThunderDome at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. As of the writing of this article, a total of six matches have been announced for the show with five of them being for championships and the sixth one having a unique first-time-ever stipulation.

So, to get you ready for the pay-per-view, here is the preview of WWE TLC 2020 containing everything you need to know before the show. Be sure to comment down and let us know your predictions for the show. Will any championships change hands tonight?


#6 Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler (c) vs. Asuka and TBD at WWE TLC 2020 for the Women's Tag Team Championship

Originally, this championship match at WWE TLC 2020 was scheduled to have Lana and RAW Women's Champion Asuka challenge the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler. However, a certain turn of events on Monday Night RAW last week saw Lana getting viciously attacked by Jax and Baszler and subsequently being removed from the match at WWE TLC 2020 due to the storyline injury.

As baffling as this decision was, WWE has managed to create some hype by announcing that Asuka will now team up with a mystery partner to challenge the women's tag team champions. Several Superstars from both RAW and SmackDown have been teased to be the mystery partner. Another massive name rumored to return and join hands with Asuka at WWE TLC 2020 is Charlotte Flair.

Fans are surely interested to know the identity of the mystery partner of Asuka and it will be interesting to see whether the two manage to walk out as the new Women's Tag Team Champions at WWE TLC 2020. Also, what is the plan for Lana going forward?

#5 The New Day (c) vs. The Hurt Business at WWE TLC 2020 for the RAW Tag Team Championship

The RAW Tag Team Championship will be on the line at WWE TLC 2020 as Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods will defend their titles against Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin of The Hurt Business. This arguably is the only match on the card where the title is likely to change hands.

There's no doubt that this match will be fun to watch, but WWE has surprisingly not announced any stipulation for it yet. In what could be a very last-minute addition, WWE might announce this to be a ladders match for the titles.


#4 Sasha Banks (c) vs. Carmella at WWE TLC 2020 for the SmackDown Women's Championship

SmackDown Women's Champion Sasha Banks is all set to defend her title at WWE TLC 2020 against Carmella, who has returned to the company with a new 'untouchable' gimmick. This is one of those decisions where WWE has booked themselves into a corner as neither of the two is in a position to take a loss.

Sasha Banks and her short title reigns have been met with severe criticism from fans in the past and taking the title off her at WWE TLC 2020 would again result in a fan outbreak. As for Carmella, this will be her first big match since returning to WWE with the new gimmick and a loss here would derail her momentum without even beginning properly. Will we get a new SmackDown Women's Champion at WWE TLC 2020?

#3 Roman Reigns (c) vs. Kevin Owens in a TLC match for the Universal Championship at WWE TLC 2020

One of the likely contenders to main event WWE TLC 2020, Roman Reigns will put his Universal Championship on the line against Kevin Owens in a TLC match. The build-up to the feud has been amazing and even though it is highly unlikely that The Tribal Chief will lose his title, the match is sure to be a great one.

With the added stipulation of tables, ladders, and chairs, fans can expect this to be a gruesome bout. KO knows that he is likely to get outnumbered at WWE TLC 2020 with Jey Uso assisting Reigns to retain the title. What special can he have in store for us? Moreover, can he overcome The Tribal Chief to win the Universal title for the second time in his career?


#2 Drew McIntyre (c) vs. AJ Styles in a TLC match for the WWE Championship at WWE TLC 2020

The second TLC match of the night and another contender to main-event the show is the WWE Championship match between Drew McIntyre and AJ Styles. This past week on Monday Night RAW, it was established how Drew McIntyre has several odds stacked up against him at WWE TLC 2020.

The challenger AJ Styles has his bodyguard Omos to help him and his recently-former unlikely alliance with The Miz and John Morrison could play a factor in the result as well. Not to forget that The Miz could be eyeing to cash-in his Money in the Bank contract as well. How will McIntyre even up the odds? Maybe a certain Celtic Warrior might be the answer for that. But will that be enough?

#1 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton at WWE TLC 2020 in a Firefly Inferno match

Arguably the match that fans are looking forward to the most at WWE TLC 2020 is that between 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton. The announcement of the unique stipulation of the Firefly Inferno match has instantly intrigued the fans, wondering what exactly could be in store when the two clash at WWE TLC 2020.

The common speculation around this match is that it could be a cinematic one, similar to the Firefly Fun House match we saw earlier at WrestleMania 36 between Wyatt and John Cena. Last week on Monday Night RAW, Randy Orton trapped Bray inside a box and set it on fire. However, Orton's plan backfired as The Fiend emerged from the box and attacked him with the mandible claw.

Now, WWE has not shied away from bringing up the storyline from years ago when Randy Orton burned down the Wyatt compound and with that, the grave of Sister Abigail. Will Sister Abigail make her debut and appear at WWE TLC 2020 tonight to take revenge on Randy Orton?

Another Superstar who could play an important role in the outcome of this match is Alexa Bliss. While she has been absent from WWE programming for the last couple of weeks, she might return tonight in the Firefly Inferno match. Comment down and let us know your predictions for the match between Randy Orton and 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt at WWE TLC 2020.

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