Daniel Bryan vs. Jeff Hardy: 5 ways their SmackDown match could end

#2 Drew Gulak helps Daniel Bryan defeat Jeff Hardy

Will Drew Gulak assist Daniel Bryan in his encounter against Jeff Hardy?

If WWE wishes to protect Jeff Hardy in a defeat, they could have Drew Gulak make his surprising return and help Daniel Bryan win the bout.

The WWE Creative could book a Daniel Bryan heel turn on SmackDown this week. The rumor mill has suggested that the winner of this competition will likely be a face Superstar because Sami Zayn will come back and chase him. So, if Bryan embraces his dark side once again on the Blue brand, the probability that he becomes the champ will reduce.

After losing the final, the new heel team of Daniel Bryan and Drew Gulak could chase the SmackDown Tag Team Championships as the current titleholders need a new feud. Bryan's run as a face is not taking him anywhere. A victory over Jeff Hardy and a heel turn could promote the alliance between Bryan and Gulak to the next level. Apart from The New Day, they could also battle with the Lucha House Party and elevate the tag team division.