WWE Backlash 2018: 5 surprises that could happen at the pay-per-view

#2 Andrade 'Cien' Almas attacks Jeff Hardy

Andrade 'Cien' Almas and Zelina Vega were once the hottest act in WWE's developmental brand - NXT. They were drafted to SmackDown Live following the Superstar Shake-Up. Could Almas make a huge impact by going after Jeff Hardy, right off the bat? This would elevate him straight to the upper mid card.

Almas has the look, the in-ring chops and a really feisty manager as well. He is main-roster ready and who wouldn't want to see him lock horns with Jeff Hardy for the second most important championship on the blue brand? Maybe Randy Orton can get in on the action too.

Alberto Del Rio returning to WWE?

Almas could obviously also interfere in the AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura match for the WWE Championship. However, it may be far too soon for that!

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