5 surprises that could take place in WWE in December

I think November is a month best forgotten for WWE, all said and done. There were some good moments, but ever since Survivor Series and RAW's clean sweep over SmackDown Live, with no payoff...things haven't been the best, quite honestly. This was followed by what some have dubbed one of the weaker RAW episodes in history. That said, December is a clean slate and the fortunes could reverse once again.

In this article, I shall list 5 ways that WWE can bounce back in a strong manner in the final month of the year. This will include both RAW and SmackDown Live, because even though the blue brand has been putting on some great shows, its viewership has been quite poor. Here are some twists that WWE could potentially pull off this December.

Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts. Were you a fan of the shows WWE put on, this month?

What would you guys like to see, in December?

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#5 Rey Mysterio becomes the next United States Champion

It may be time for Nakamura to drop the title at long last

Everyone has been rooting for Shinsuke Nakamura and were elated when he became the United States Champion. Unfortunately, WWE has done next to nothing with him since he became the US Champion. The once prestigious title now feels like an afterthought.

All of this could change if Rey Mysterio were to win the title come December. And then both Mysterio and Randy Orton could elevate the Championship, with the intense feud that they've been having recently. Throw in Nakamura and Rusev into the mix and you've got a great program until the Royal Rumble pay-per-view.

WWE just cannot write for Nakamura. It is indeed, sad but true.

#4 Asuka becomes the SmackDown Women's Champion

It will be a welcome break from the usual suspects on SmackDown Live

Charlotte Flair ticks all the boxes when it comes to being a WWE superstar. She's an amazing performer, has the look that WWE seems to like and comes from a legendary sports entertainment family. Becky Lynch has just become the biggest and hottest thing in wrestling because of fan support. Asuka has been left out in the process.

Now, Asuka is part of the Triple Threat match at TLC. It will be a TLC match and there's always the chance that Asuka could potentially become SmackDown Women's Champion. I think it will be for the best, if this were to happen, at the pay-per-view.

This would mean that Charlotte Flair could potentially win the Royal Rumble and go on to challenge Ronda Rousey at WrestleMania, as they have unfinished business. It also means that Becky Lynch and Asuka could tear it up for SmackDown Live at WrestleMania 35.

#3 Bray Wyatt fills in for Braun Strowman

Braun Strowman may not even make it to TLC, because of his injuries

We know that Braun Strowman was written off TV by Lashley, McIntyre and Corbin. This was so that he could undergo surgery because of the injuries that he'd sustained. There's always the possibility that Braun Strowman cannot make it to TLC, owing to the injuries he's sustained. Who better than Bray Wyatt to step in then, in his place?

Bray Wyatt could make a triumphant return to TV as a babyface and get the push that he's always deserved, but never really received. He could counter the numbers game from Corbin with his supernatural powers and mind games. In my opinion, if Wyatt were to put away Corbin at TLC, it could be the beginning of a wonderful run for the extremely talented WWE superstar, one that has been long overdue for him.

#2 John Cena enters the Universal Championship picture

Let's assume that Baron Corbin does manage to defeat Braun Strowman at TLC

Acting General Manager Corbin goes up against Braun Strowman at WWE TLC, in a high stakes match. If Corbin wins, he gains complete control of RAW. If Strowman wins, he gets a Universal Championship match at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view.

Let's assume for a minute that Corbin goes over and becomes the full time GM. This would essentially mean that Braun Strowman will be out of the title picture for a while. This would also mean that John Cena can potentially return later this month and enter the Universal Championship picture.

John Cena is the top babyface that RAW has been missing these days, because Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman are currently out of commission because of health reasons. Cena's arrival could make the Universal Championship picture interesting once again.

#1 Brand new RAW General Manager

Could Hulk Hogan become the next RAW authority figure?

But then, there's always the possibility that Corbin gets pinned at WWE TLC. If he loses control of RAW, who steps in next then? In my opinion, Kurt Angle may not get his spot back so easily, and it may be time for someone new. Maybe it's time for Hulk Hogan to return to WWE.

We saw him make an appearance at Crown Jewel, earlier this month. Hogan was blacklisted for his actions by WWE but has made amends since then. He is a changed man and could return home to the place that he belongs.

It will be exciting to see him assume control of RAW and preside over the brand as an Authority figure. He can bring a brand new exciting element to the show.

Let's hope that WWE closes the year with a really good month!