WWE SmackDown - 5 Possible Surprises- Roman Reigns introduces a new manager, big return to kick off 2022, top star suspended

Man, has there been a more exciting WWE SmackDown episode in a while? Not only is WWE Champion Brock Lesnar going to show up, but he will go face-to-face with the Universal Champion this week.

Everything has aligned to get us here. Nobody expected how WWE Day 1 would go down with elements that Vince McMahon had no control over. RAW delivered a fantastic show following the pay-per-view, and WWE SmackDown should be just as exciting.

Here are five surprises that could potentially happen at WWE SmackDown this week. Be sure to let us know your thoughts, views, and opinions in the comments below.

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#5 Bobby Lashley and The Hurt Business show up on WWE SmackDown to confront The Bloodline

Could Bobby Lashley and the Hurt Business, who showed up by MVP's side on RAW storm WWE SmackDown? Who wouldn't want a showdown between the most dominant faction in WWE - The Bloodline against arguably the second-most feared stable?

These two groups could potentially cross paths and come to blows in an explosive segment in a quest to take Brock Lesnar down.

We know that the McMahons are big fans of the Sons of Anarchy TV series, which could translate into these two collectives going to war. At the heart of it, all could be Brock Lesnar, the nexus, the pivot around which everything spins. A one-man army to lead WWE into the new year and beyond.

In a nutshell, it could potentially lead to a Bobby Lashley vs. Tribal Chief storyline down the line on WWE SmackDown or RAW as well. And perhaps a triple threat at WrestleMania to unify the two championships. Imagine if the seeds get planted this very week on WWE SmackDown.

#4 Asuka enters the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship picture

The WWE SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair has nobody to feud with right now. Toni Storm is no longer with the company, and well, Sasha Banks is currently dealing with an injury.

It would make sense to bring Asuka back into the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship picture to tussle with her arch-nemesis. Do remember that she is a free agent at this point.

#3 Roman Reigns introduces Rikishi as his next manager

Now that Brock Lesnar is firmly aligned with Paul Heyman, it may make sense for Roman Reigns to have a legend stand firmly by his side. Roman Reigns could bring a living legend to WWE SmackDown this week in Rikishi, one of the most integral parts of 'The Bloodline.'

Rikishi still has a lot to offer the world of pro wrestling and is a genuinely beloved figure. He could lead Roman Reigns and The Usos to new heights.

#2 Adam Pearce tells Drew McIntyre that he won't be a part of the Royal Rumble match

We know that WWE SmackDown star Drew McIntyre is dealing with many real-life neck injuries. So the best way to write him off, for the time being, maybe to work an angle with him, which is red-hot by the time he returns.

Could Adam Pearce stipulate that Drew McIntyre would not be a part of the Royal Rumble match and cause the Scotsman to erupt in a fit of rage? This could lead him to be suspended and off-TV.

#1 A new team enters the WWE SmackDown Tag Team picture

Could Cesaro and Ricochet potentially enter the WWE SmackDown Tag Team picture this week? They'll make for a gifted duo with both men at the top of their technical and athletic front.

Imagine the kind of matches they could potentially have with the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions, The Usos. It would certainly shake things up if the two teams faced off on this week's show.