5 things WWE could do before SummerSlam 2020

WWE's upcoming SummerSlam pay per view is less than a month away and the company has already revealed a few key details of what will happen at the event. Of course some things are still being planned and still have to play out before the pay per view, but one could argue that all the essential building blocks are there.

Furthermore, WWE is very much in a place where they need to capture the WWE Universe's attention, which is why possibilities are at an all time high.

With that being said and SummerSlam only a short time from now, here are five things WWE could do before the event. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below and tell us what you think the company will do before the big pay per view.

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#5. Bring back Brock Lesnar

imagine what Brock Lesnar coming back would do for WWE

WWE needs a Superstar like Brock Lesnar right now and him showing up on an episode of Raw or SmackDown is no longer out of the question. Not only will doing this help WWE create that "anything can happen" feel that fans love, it also could mark the start of some kind of dream match at SummerSlam.

With dream matches with Superstars like Keith Lee, The Fiend, and Bobby Lashley all on the table, it just wouldn't make sense to not bring him back. In fact, keeping Lesnar off television could result in subpar build to SummerSlam, which wouldn't be good for the company at all.

In the end, WWE has a lot of time between now and SummerSlam, which is why this move probably won't happen right away. With Drew McIntyre doing a great job of being the leading face on Monday Night Raw and a few key midcard feuds keeping fans invested, expect WWE to do this closer to the actual pay per view.

#4. Otis cashing in the briefcase

Is WWE preparing Otis for a surprise cash in?

WWE hasn't done much with Otis in the buildup to the upcoming SummerSlam event, which may be a worry for the Money in the Bank winner. Of course, WWE might just not know what to do with briefcase, especially since Otis doesn't exactly scream future top guy, but what if this is all a measured step?

WWE is at a place right now where they need to create some kind of unpredictability leading up to SummerSlam. Furthermore, they need to create moments that will keep fans glued to their screens. Fortunately for WWE, the more they hold off Otis cashing in, the more of a surprise it will be when he does.

In the end, Otis cashing in on Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre or even the tag team champions would be epic to see happen before SummerSlam, It would also be one of those moments that legitimately moves a storyline forward and allows fans to feel like WWE isn't just spinning their wheels.

#3. Put Matt Riddle back into the IC title picture

WWE should give Matt Riddle another shot at AJ Styles

AJ Styles retained the Intercontinental title on an episode of Friday Night SmackDown, when he defeated Matt Riddle. That loss has some wondering if Matt Riddle will ever get a second shot at the workhorse title. With that being said and Riddle still having some unfinished business with Styles, expect a second title shot before SummerSlam.

At least that way WWE has a highly touted title match for Friday Night SmackDown, and they can get the belt on the former NXT favorite who could go into SummerSlam as Intercontinental champion. If nothing else, it checks all the boxes of what WWE needs right now and will help build him back up after his loss.

In all honesty, Mat Riddle winning The Intercontinental title is pretty much a certainly at this point. What isn't certain yet is how and when WWE will do it, which makes the weeks leading up to SummerSlam all the more interesting for WWE fans.

#2. Break up Nikki Cross and Alexa Bless

How much longer will the friendship of Nikki Cross and Alexa Bliss last?

Everyone in WWE is waiting for Bayley and Sasha Banks to turn on each other and face off at SummerSlam, which is why the company should have Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross split as a red herring. Not only will it show just how unbreakable the Role Model's friendship is, it will also make it all the more unbelievable when they finally do.

Furthermore, Nikki Cross is gaining traction as a singles star and Alexa Bliss probably could do that too in the near future. She has had a few injuries over her career, which is why she is often in protected roles, but there are other directions for her in the weeks leading up to SummerSlam.

In the end, fans are waiting on Bayley and Sasha Banks to turn on each other, but the story just seems to need more time to marinate. Beyond that, there is a large chunk of time between now and SummerSlam, which makes false swerves all the more important.

#1 Take the Universal Title off of Braun Strowman

Will WWE take the Universal Title off of Braun Strowman?

It's no secret that WWE fans want the Universal title on Bray Wyatt and while they could very well wait until SummerSlam to get there, do they really want to risk it? WWE is doing a good job of plowing on in the middle of ongoing world events, and putting the title back on Wyatt could be a game changer for everyone as the build to SummerSlam continues.

It may not going to fix every single problem that the company is going through right now, but it would at least serve as a sign of change. It would also give arguably their biggest Superstar in over a decade a chance to take the ball and run with it, which could be very magical to watch play out.

Fans love The Fiend and while they all do for different reasons, he is someone that grab fans attention. He is also someone fans legitimately want to root for whether he is a villain or not. He is the anti-hero WWE needs right now and putting the title on him could yield a plethora of benefits heading into SummerSlam.