4 bold predictions for WWE in August: Paul Heyman turns on Brock Lesnar, a long-awaited return?

We are seven months into the year 2019 and boy, how exciting this year has already been! With both RAW and SmackDown showing some improvement in the last few weeks (thanks to Heyman and Bischoff?), we are building towards what might be a great SummerSlam.

The month of August is sure to give us many memorable moments, feuds, and matches. Be it the return of Bray Wyatt or the in-ring debut of The Fiend, or a dream clash between Charlotte and Trish Stratus, this month is guaranteed to be a great time to be a WWE fan.

With still one week to go for SummerSlam, there is a lot that can happen this month. In this article, I'd like to give four bold predictions for WWE in August. How excited are you for SummerSlam 2019?

#4 Paul Heyman turns on Brock Lesnar

Now, this might not seem very obvious to many of you, but when you observe nicely, WWE has been trying to blur the differences between storylines and reality many times this year. The whole WrestleMania main-event was centred around this theme.

Even the major backstage news of Heyman and Bischoff becoming Executive Directors was announced publicly. With Heyman in-charge of RAW while being the advocate of Brock Lesnar at the same time, what if the Heyman - the Executive Director realizes that his client is a threat to his very own show?

It's a very well-acknowledged fact on WWE Programming that Lesnar is a part-timer and doesn't show up to defend his title for months. What if Heyman decides to choose "WWE" over Lesnar by turning on him and screwing him at SummerSlam? This would not be a heel turn from Heyman, but a face turn in many ways as he will be trying to help the show which he is in charge of.

"Fans want a champion who shows up every single night! I did what is Best for Business!"

The alliance of Heyman and Lesnar has been there for a long time, and it'll be a huge moment to see him turning on his client. WWE can even use this storyline to make someone like Drew McIntyre or Braun Strowman the new Paul Heyman guy and pit them against Lesnar. About time Lesnar puts over some young talent!

#3 Sasha Banks makes a surprise return at SummerSlam

The WWE-Sasha Banks situation has been one of the biggest talking points in the world of pro-wrestling this year. After multiple rumors of Sasha quitting the company after WrestleMania, the circumstances between the two parties seems to have improved a lot.

With the reports of her meeting with Vince McMahon and agreeing to come back, many were expecting her to make a return by SummerSlam. While this has not been the case so far, what if WWE is holding her up only to return at the Biggest Party of the Summer?

She can easily get involved in any of the two women title pictures, as the story writes itself for both the feuds. It could be an attack on her former best friend, Bayley after her match at SummerSlam, in typical "I'm coming for your title" manner. Or she can do the same with Becky Lynch.

There are hardly any women on RAW who look like a genuine threat for Becky, and Sasha's return might just be the best thing for everyone involved. Sooner or later, someone has to defeat The Man, and who better than a returning Sasha Bank to do that.

I'm gonna pop for sure if and when her music hits, will you?

#2 Daniel Bryan turns face, gets back to the singles division

It has been quite some time since WWE advertised Daniel Bryan making a "huge career-altering" announcement on SmackDown, which unfortunately has not been made yet.

As much as he and Rowan promised to elevate the Tag Team division, they were not much successful in doing that. With them being out of the title picture, WWE is essentially wasting a huge singles competitor in Bryan.

It was last year before Survivor Series that Bryan turned into a sadistic heel, becoming the WWE Champion and having a decently long reign with the title. While I'm not criticizing his heel-work, but I believe a face Bryan would help the ratings a lot more.

A face-turn from Bryan, with him getting back as a singles competitor would be awesome. Imagine the matches he could have with the likes of Aleister Black, Mustafa Ali, Shinsuke Nakamura, etc.

#1 A brand new draft and end of the Wildcard rule

When you think about the three biggest mistakes WWE has made this year, the Wildcard rule will come to your mind for sure. The frequency with which RAW superstars are appearing on SmackDown and vice-versa it is quite easy to forget that any brand split even exists.

With the appointment of Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff as the Executive Directors of RAW and SmackDown respectively, there have been talks of a new draft for both the brands after SummerSlam. Both of these gentlemen could take the center stage and properly build their new rosters.

A decision of this magnitude would surely be huge for WWE and would be an indication that the responsibilities are being given to others. As much as we love the likes of Drew McIntyre, Alexa Bliss, and even AJ Styles, it would be better for everyone to stick to their brand only.

The draft could also set up a proper RAW vs SmackDown theme for this year's Survivor Series PPV. Who do you think would be in Team Heyman and Team Bischoff?

Which of these "bold" predictions do you think will turn out to be "spoilers"? Let us know in the comments section below.

Edited by Vikshith R