5 Reasons why Erick Rowan attacked AJ Styles at WWE Royal Rumble 2019

#2 To provide a peg for SmackDown Live

How will AJ Styles respond to Erick Rowan's attack on SmackDown Live?

So many talking points emerged from WWE RAW at the Royal Rumble. WWE could choose to follow up with whom Seth Rollins faces at WrestleMania 35. They could choose to follow up with Nia Jax entering the men's Royal Rumble match and having a great showing too.

But on the SmackDown side, except for Becky Lynch winning the Royal Rumble, there are hardly any talking points worthy of being mentioned. Sure, The Miz and Shane McMahon became Tag Team Champions, but that's a feel-good moment at best. It's not a hook that'll draw additional viewers to catch the show unfold.

The Erick Rowan twist is a move that leaves us with more questions than answers and that's guaranteed to be a talking point for SmackDown Live. Fans will be intrigued to know what Styles does, regarding this strange situation.