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We are counting down the days to WWE Money in the Bank and the excitement is truly real. I mean this will be the most unique Money in the Bank ladder match in history, just in case you missed it when the WWE commentators repeated it five hundred times, reiterating the fact that the risk is worth the reward.
But credit to WWE for thinking outside the box, because they really hit the ball out of the park with the Boneyard Match and the Firefly Fun House Match and they have decided to continue their cinematic tradition, at least until the world returns to normal again.
At a time when everyone bemoans the state of the world we're living in (and rightfully so), perhaps the only positive to have emerged from the pandemic is the incentive for WWE Creative to think differently.
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In line with this thought process, one wonders what surprises they could book on this week's edition of WWE SmackDown.
#5 Elias assaults King Corbin, puts him out of commission
Elias was the victim of a brutal assault from King Corbin not long ago, and as a result of the same, has lost his ability to sing or play guitar on WWE television, which may actually be a good thing for certain members of the WWE Universe.
But I am sure that he will come out to exact revenge on this week's edition of WWE SmackDown and could definitely put someone like King Corbin out of commission for good. And this could lead to him taking King Corbin's spot in the match or even clearing the path for someone like Shorty G to come into the picture.
King Corbin could plot his revenge later at the Money in the Bank pay-per-view.
#4 Footage of Xavier Woods demeaning The New Day is leaked
There is a WWE hacker who has been leaking footage of Superstars like Dolph Ziggler and Sonya Deville conspiring to cost Otis his date with Mandy Rose. And from the looks of it, the hacker has his designs on the rest of the WWE roster as well, and The New Day could certainly be in his crosshairs before Money in the Bank 2020.
But first, do take the time to check out a snippet from our very own Rick Ucchino in conversation with former WWE Champion Kofi Kingston in the link shared above. Now that you have, let me reiterate the fact that The New Day is a group that feeds on the energy of the WWE Universe and the reason why they haven't been very exciting lately is the lack of crowd participation.
They may need a surprise to shake up their act and there's no better way to achieve this than by having Xavier Woods demeaning his brothers at home. Woods can always return to WWE as a heel when the time is right.
#3 Both Bray Wyatt and The Fiend show up on SmackDown
Our very own Stephanie Chase had a chance to catch up with WWE legend The Big Show and he had a very positive take on the recent Firefly Fun House match between John Cena and Bray Wyatt. The only positive of doing empty arena shows, without the WWE Universe present on-ground, is the fact that a cinematic touch may be infused into the proceedings.
And it is because of this reason that WWE can have Bray Wyatt in conversation with Braun Strowman when the two men meet face to face in the middle of the ring this week and also have The Fiend attack from behind. The segment could be pre-taped but showcased in such a manner that it appears live on screen, and no member of the WWE Universe will be any the wiser.
How cool is it that 3 of the 4 Wyatt Family members (2 in WWE and 1 in AEW) are in the World Championship picture in the year 2020? Rowan will get his due someday.
#2 Dolph Ziggler accidentally superkicks Mandy Rose
If there is anything that Dolph Ziggler has proved in the past few weeks on WWE SmackDown, it is that he has genuine feelings for Mandy Rose and it is difficult to hate him. All of it could change when Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville clash on this week's show, I fear. Otis and Dolph Ziggler are certain to clash in the proceedings and in the chaos that ensues between thee 4 WWE Superstars, Mandy Rose could eat a superkick.
And this could be what pushes Otis to the edge as he pulverizes Dolph Ziggler into a pulp, which in turn, causes Ziggler to tip over the edge and cost Otis his chance at WWE Money in the Bank, protecting him in a loss. The feud could culminate in a Mixed Tag Team match on WWE SmackDown after Money in the Bank, in my opinion.
It would be the simplest bump for someone like Mandy Rose to take and it could take things up a notch when it comes to the story of the awesome foursome in this feud.
#1 Sheamus takes out Jeff Hardy, laying him out on the ramp
Sheamus has been on a tear ever since he came back to WWE SmackDown, but to his charging, Michael Cole seems to pay him no heed and chooses instead to focus on Jeff Hardy. The WWE legend is scheduled to make his big return on this week's edition of SmackDown and in all likelihood, Sheamus is going to take him out on the ramp even before he can officially return.
I love the idea of a match between Jeff Hardy and Sheamus but I don't know if it should happen at WWE Money in the Bank necessarily because the lineup is already so very stacked and filled to the brim. It should happen somewhere down the line when the heat between the two men intensifies and the first step towards that could be an assault on WWE SmackDown.
Feel free to list down all of the surprises you'd like to see on this week's show in the comments section below. Your input is appreciated.
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