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

#1 Sheamus interferes and Daniel Bryan beats Jeff Hardy

Will Sheamus help Daniel Bryan win the match against Jeff Hardy?

This is the likeliest scenario for the upcoming WWE Intercontinental Championship tournament semifinal match between Daniel Bryan and Jeff Hardy. Sheamus could interfere in the bout and eliminate Jeff Hardy from the tournament. The Celtic Warrior had suffered an unexpected defeat to The Charismatic Enigma in the quarterfinal of the tournament. Hence, in all likelihood, the Irishman would revenge that loss on SmackDown.

The WWE Universe should remember that this is a tournament where the Superstars can progress to the next round even if they win via disqualification or count-out. If the Creative does not want this match to end with a pinfall or a submission, they could book Sheamus to attack Daniel Bryan, thereby giving him the win by DQ.

Otherwise, he could take out Hardy on the entrance ramp just moments before his semifinal bout. This attack could prompt the referee to count till ten, ultimately resulting in Jeff Hardy's defeat.

While this booking decision would let the fans down, it will add more intensity to the feud between Jeff Hardy and Sheamus. It would provide the Dublin-based Superstar some much-needed heat as he would ruin a dream match on SmackDown.