WWE SmackDown: 3 things that can happen with Sheamus' return

The Celtic Warrior Sheamus returned to a huge pop on today's episode of SmackDown. The former WWE Champion was sharing his promos over the weeks, and this week he returned to save Shorty G after he won the match against Dash Wilder via submission. It was an unexpected return, and while the WWE Universe got to see three returns today, this one changed instantly from being a babyface return to a heel one in a matter of moments.

After helping Shorty G against The Revival, The Irish wrestler turned and hit the Brogue Kick on the former Olympian. This was a surprise for all, but it did give us a hint of things to come in the weeks that follow. The wrestler has been teasing change and had various other elements in his promos, which may be one of the major reasons why he did what he did to take his surprise return a notch higher than expected. It is a pleasant sight, but what does it mean for the former tag-team champion who was on the receiving end of both an assist and a kick when all was said and done.

#1 A singles feud with Shorty G

Singles Storyline

Shorty G has been on the sidelines for a long time, but this week he decided to show up and share some motivational words with The Revival, who instead of paying heed to it decided to take a jibe at him and challenged him to a match which Shorty G won via submission.

With this assist and betrayal from Sheamus, there comes an opportunity for singles competition for the former SmackDown Tag Team Champion. This is a welcome change because Shorty G has the skills, and if given the opportunity, he can rise to the occasion.

The company can create a breakout star with this opportunity, and it would be nice to see a deserving performer get his due credit and screen time in the process.

#2 Create a faction oriented storyline

Factions are ruling brands these days

Sheamus returned and attacked Shorty G, which is similar to The Revival, and this could be an alliance that will pan out in the coming weeks. We may see them join hands and attack wrestlers on the blue brand before a team steps up to challenge them.

This team could comprise of Shorty G and few other members of the roster, which could be Mustafa Ali and Shelton Benjamin. While these two wrestlers could be the ones that join the faction, there could be various other wrestlers that could join Shorty G. The B-Team is one that can gain a lot with this alliance, as these three wrestlers who have not been given proper TV time in the past could be involved in one of the better feuds on SmackDown.

This would help these three wrestlers as well as The Revival who have not been involved in anything worthwhile despite being on the roster for a long time.

#3 Form a faction with Shorty G

Really? https://t.co/JJm37kwXQK

— Chad Gable (@WWEGable) January 4, 2020

Let's not count out the fact that instead of being opponents, these two could get along and form a team of their own. This has happened in the past as we have seen arch-rivals Sheamus and Cesaro come together to form the most powerful team on the brand. They won numerous championships and ruled the hearts of the WWE Universe despite being a heel team.

They worked with such perfection that there was little to no opportunity of a miss-out, and that was one of the most preferred reasons for their success until Sheamus was taken out due to an injury. During his absence, Cesaro participated in various singles matches and showcased his skills.

There is no denying that Shorty G has the skills, and all he needs is the right storyline and a push whether as a singles wrestler or a tag team to make the fans believe in him, and root for him when he steps through the ropes.

This storyline can provide that, and Sheamus could be the catalyst.