5 possible storylines for Elias' return to WWE

#2 Costs Team SmackDown the match at Survivor Series

What if Triple H convinces Elias to come back to NXT?

It is no secret that Elias had been cleared to return at the end of October. The fans expected him to show up after Crown Jewel but it has not happened yet. Thus, the WWE Universe can assume that the company has some grand plans in place for Elias.

The hardcore fans know that the company had designed a betrayal angle for the last edition of Survivor Series where one member of SmackDown turned on his brand. Though WWE scrapped that idea, they can use it this year.

Team SmackDown looks very strong on paper with the likes of Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman present on it. It is unlikely that WWE will have them lose clean hence, they can book Elias to return on 24th November and interfere in the match.

Afterward, the writers can reveal that Triple H offered him a better position at NXT where he would receive better opportunities or the USA Network agents gave him a better contract than FOX, to turn on SmackDown.

This angle will put a lot of focus on Elias and if he capitalizes on the momentum, the former 24/7 champ can rise to new heights.