5 possible storylines for Elias' return to WWE

#1 Go after the Intercontinental Championship

He had played the role of a babyface for a short time

Elias has established himself as one of the top guns of WWE with his extraordinary charisma and talent. ‘The Drifter’ had accomplished scant fame in NXT. However, his gimmick got over with the crowd on the main roster and at the moment, he is one of the high profile stars of the company.

Having been in segments with the likes of John Cena and The Undertaker, Elias has proved that he can shine the brightest when he receives the freedom. However, he has never held a major title in WWE; he has fought for the mid-card championships but, has never won one.

Thus, it would be excellent if WWE propels him to the Intercontinental Championship picture and allows him to capture the title. Since the current champion, Shinsuke Nakamura is a heel, Elias can portray a face character for a short while and he can turn on the fans after he seizes the gold.

WWE can invite a lot of heel heat towards Elias by doing this. Also, he can have contests with the other face Superstars of SmackDown and reinforce the relevance of the Intercontinental Championship.