5 Debuts/Returns that could happen on SmackDown

#1 Becky Lynch could return to SmackDown

Becky Lynch

The biggest name that could shock the world by showing up on SmackDown would be Becky Lynch. One of the bigger surprises in WWE during the pandemic era in 2020 was Lynch announcing that she was pregnant.

On the night before her huge announcement, she had defended the RAW Women's title at Money in the Bank. Instead of getting a future title shot, Asuka was awarded the title since Lynch had to walk away. Even though some WWE women have mentioned that Asuka was "handed" the title, she actually did win a match to earn it.

Since then, Lynch has been out of action. She gave birth in December but was keeping in shape during the whole process.

The Man is more synonymous with RAW due to having been a member of that brand before her hiatus. She was the longest-reigning RAW Women's Champion in WWE history and one of the biggest stars in all of wrestling. Lynch even trolled the WWE Universe before the 2021 Royal Rumble.

Oh no, my bad. I just thought it was a really nice picture of a curtain. https://t.co/MzDU1DGvjr

— The Man (@BeckyLynchWWE) February 1, 2021

Things have changed since she left, however, as her partner, Seth Rollins, was drafted to SmackDown during the 2020 WWE Draft. WWE tries to keep couples that are dating or married together on the same brand. Montez Ford and Bianca Belair are both on SmackDown, as are Corey Graves and Carmella.

Since Rollins is now a member of SmackDown, it would line up with that thinking if Lynch returned to the Blue brand. If she does return to action on SmackDown, it would instantly improve the division from top to bottom.

She has feuded with Sasha Banks and Bayley (briefly) but Lynch could tussle with Carmella for her first feud back. From then, she could be eased into a Championship program at some point with Belair. If WWE wants to make a huge splash on SmackDown - and if she is ready - few things would be bigger than The Man showing up on Friday.