WWE SmackDown (13th March 2020): 5 Things Jeff Hardy and Paige can do on the show

The company has already announced the return of two Superstars to the Blue brand, and this is good enough to entice the fans about the show. SmackDown has seen a considerable rise in the rating and it was evident when John Cena returned. The ratings saw an uphill mark when the Cenation Leader returned to the Blue brand, as did Goldberg coming back to the show before WWE Super ShowDown.

This week we have not one but two Superstars returning to the show, so one can expect a few surprises when these two make their presence felt on the show. Paige may not be an active Superstar anymore, but Jeff Hardy is ready. As stated by him during WWE Backstage, he was backstage on the previous two episodes of SmackDown. So this return will only help him as he is aware of the proceedings and knows how to go about it.

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Without further ado, let's get down to what they can do at the show:

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#5 Jeff Hardy discusses his absence

Jeff Hardy did discuss his time and why he has stayed away from the ropes over the months, but this week the former Tag Team Champion will not be in a studio. He will be in the ring and in front of the fans who want to hear from the Superstar on how the high-flyer would conduct business in the coming weeks.

Will The Charismatic Enigma be a part of a storyline with WrestleMania three weeks away? Is there a way to start a feud and entice the fans so that they would be willing to watch it at The Grandest Stage of them All?

#4 Paige confronts Bayley and questions her abilities as a champion

THIS FRIDAY: @RealPaigeWWE returns to Friday Night #SmackDown with a vow to confront SmackDown #WomensChampion @itsBayleyWWE! https://t.co/aHMxPgcRes

— WWE (@WWE) March 10, 2020

My colleague Riju Dasgupta has written an article on the things that Paige can do when she returns to SmackDown, and it is a good read.

Paige has already vowed to confront Bayley this week on SmackDown, but she can't compete between the ropes. There has been no news on her getting a clearance about performing inside the squared circle, so why would the former champion decide to confront Bayley.

The best possible reason is that Paige would question her championship abilities and ask The Role Model to prove the former Women's Champion wrong at WrestleMania. If you recall, Sasha Banks and Bayley had stated during a backstage segment that they would skip WrestleMania and go to the Hall of Fame.

What is worth noticing here is the fact that they did mention a few names, including The Bella Twins, who will be an inductee into this year's Hall of Fame. Paige may question the friends and then ask the champion to defend the title at the Grandest Stage Of Them All.

#3 Jeff is interrupted by Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura and Cesaro

Controversy creates Cash

Jeff Hardy didn't have a good 2019 as the Superstar had to deal with a lot of personal issues. He had to relinquish the SmackDown Tag Team Championships that he held with his brother Matt due to a knee injury.

As the year came to a close, he was arrested twice in four months for DWI. The company released a statement that Jeff is responsible for his actions and froze his contract until the high-flyer dealt with his issues.

He is ready to return to the ring, but what if during his promo on the show the current Intercontinental Champion comes out to confront the returning superstar, and talk about his issues in public. This followed by a sneak attack by Nakamura and Cesaro would help him get into action instantly.

With an assist from Braun Strowman, Jeff can mark his return with some great moments inside the ring.

#2 Paige takes up an administrative role

Did you miss me?

Paige has been out of in-ring action since her neck injury took her out. The former Divas Champion has been in various roles since then, as she was the General Manager of SmackDown and then served as the manager for the Kabuki Warriors.

The Superstar has been a part of WWE Backstage panel and during PPV pre-shows, but she is planning to step into a storyline this week by confronting Bayley. This could be the perfect way to bring her back into an authoritative role.

Paige has served as the general manager of the Blue brand, and she can take up an administrative role and make it her own. She is a perfect example of a person that is constantly working hard towards giving the fans some quality entertainment, and she did it during her time as the GM of SmackDown and other roles after getting away from the ring.

#1 Jeff goes against King Corbin

The Enigma

WrestleMania season is already underway, but King Corbin is not involved in any storyline as of this writing. King Corbin is the same Superstar that has elevated storylines and also helped create a niche for himself by playing his character to perfection. His heelish work is similar to Randy Orton on RAW, and both are equally good in the portrayal of their characters.

Jeff Hardy is returning as a babyface, and an interruption by King Corbin will allow The Enigma to showcase his skills between the ropes right after his return. King Corbin is not a part of the WrestleMania 36 match card, and a match between them will be a good idea. Jeff and Corbin have three weeks as well as social platforms to hype and entice the fans about this new storyline, and they can do wonders with it. The two are good on the mic, and some fiery promos from King Corbin on Jeff and his past will shape this up into a must-see match.