5 Things WWE subtly told us on SmackDown: 2 stars forgotten in new faction, Top superstar to start going on a losing streak? (4th December, 2020)

#3 The Intercontinental title picture could involve more than two people on SmackDown

Victory!

WWE put out a heartfelt tribute to Pat Patterson on SmackDown after the passing of the great legend. It was a touching tribute and WWE even had his original Intercontinental title on display.

This one's for Pat.@WWEDanielBryan teams with @WWEBigE & @reymysterio to battle @HEELZiggler, @ShinsukeN & @SamiZayn RIGHT NOW on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/9Z6TxmoEyd

— WWE (@WWE) December 5, 2020

There was a tribute match involving six Superstars on SmackDown. It was Daniel Bryan, Rey Mysterio, and Big E vs Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn, Dolph Ziggler, and Shinsuke Nakamura.

Given how things went last week, we assumed that Big E would be picking up the win in the battle of former Intercontinental Champions. He played a vital role and it was Daniel Bryan who picked up the win on SmackDown for the babyfaces - getting the better of reigning Champion Sami Zayn.

Blue Thunder Bomb!What a counter by @SamiZayn! #SmackDown @reymysterio pic.twitter.com/WOEU5npqw7

— WWE (@WWE) December 5, 2020

With that, the Intercontinental title picture on SmackDown may have been blown wide open. Despite Daniel Bryan rumored to challenge Roman Reigns in January, he could still be in the Intercontinental title picture with Sami Zayn and Big E. For all we know, almost all the Superstars involved could be in a ladder match at TLC. Wouldn't that be perfect?

On a side note, Big E got a new theme song from fellow-WWE fan Wale.