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On Friday night, WWE SmackDown will continue to build momentum towards the spectacular two-night WrestleMania. All eyes will be on the episode for any twists and turns before The Show of Shows.
Here are 5 potential surprises WWE SmackDown could spring on us. (Note: This does not mean that one or more of these surprises WILL happen. This is a fantasy booking article, where the author is simply having fun._
Similarly, you too can voice your own fantasy booking scenarios in the comments. What would you like to see on WWE SmackDown this week? List those surprises below.
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#5 Logan Paul arrives on WWE SmackDown, attacks Kevin Owens
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Vince McMahon is always looking for mainstream connections to bring more eyeballs to WWE SmackDown and RAW. He may have hit the jackpot with Logan Paul, who seemed very interested in Sami Zayn's documentary. Could both men form an alliance on WWE SmackDown and take Kevin Owens down for good?
Maybe Logan Paul can be Zayn's cornerman going into WrestleMania, something that gets KO to call upon another name from the mainstream world. Maybe it's Jake Paul, who's in the news for a variety of reasons. Maybe it's Floyd Mayweather, who has a bone to pick with Paul and who has a history with WWE.
RAW has already reached out to mainstream audiences through Bad Bunny, the Grammy-winning artist extraordinaire. WWE SmackDown can achieve the same through Paul, and in doing so, elevate the stock of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn quite significantly.
Logan Paul turning heel would generate mainstream headlines and garner coverage from publications that wouldn't otherwise touch WWE.
Do you think it's a good idea to involve so many mainstream celebrities at WrestleMania?
#4 Wesley Blake teams up with Seth Rollins on WWE SmackDown
Wesley Blake is still a part of the WWE SmackDown roster, even though the creative team does not seem to have any plans whatsoever for the man. Now, with King Corbin seemingly moving to WWE RAW, it is pretty much clear that the Knights of the Lone Wolf are no more.
With both Shinsuke Nakamura and Cesaro at odds with Seth Rollins on WWE SmackDown, it is clear that The Messiah needs backup. Wesley Blake is a candidate to be Rollins' new disciple, as he could seek out a new master in the absence of Corbin.
Much like his former partner Murphy did, Seth Rollins could help put Blake on the map. Even though he hasn't featured in a while, Wesley Blake is incredible between the ropes, a true gem of the WWE SmackDown roster.
It just seems odd to see the babyfaces (Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura) outnumber the sole heel. This will just make things alright from a psychological point of view as well.
#3 Samoa Joe becomes a part of the WWE SmackDown roster
Could Samoa Joe be traded to WWE SmackDown in place of King Corbin, who has seemingly been transferred to RAW? Samoa Joe was missing from the commentary desk, where MVP did a commendable job on Monday, meaning he could have been getting primed for a brand new role.
Samoa Joe could certainly mix it up with Big E after WrestleMania where the two men go back and forth over the Intercontinental Championship. And if he does return as a babyface, there's nothing to stop him from having the feud of the year against Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, or even Edge.
Basically, Samoa Joe could show up on WWE SmackDown this week and just shake things up. Joe has this innate ability to add a degree of seriousness to the proceedings. That dose of reality is exactly what the Blue Brand needs. If not Joe, who would you rather see traded to SmackDown from the current RAW roster? Let us know in the comments below.
#2 Bayley's WrestleMania opponent is finally announced on WWE SmackDown this week
Did you truly think that WWE SmackDown star Bayley would not have a match at WrestleMania? Well, ding dong! She's been the MVP for the women's division during the pandemic era, carrying WWE SmackDown with Sasha Banks. It is very likely she will be in a featured match at the upcoming mega pay-per-view.
Bayley and Carmella could certainly rip it up at WrestleMania. Just like Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn are locked in a feud for the grand stage, Bayley and Carmella are the best of friends in real life. Maybe Carmella could go face, now that she's no longer affiliated with Reginald, and tear it up with her best friend.
Since Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler's opponents for WrestleMania haven't been locked in either, Bayley and Carmella could also team up, representing SmackDown in a multi-team match. Maybe Lana and Naomi will represent the RAW side of things during the clash. Many possibilities exist for Bayley. What do you think her WrestleMania plans involve?
#1 Edge destroys WWE SmackDown authority figure, Adam Pearce
The Universal Championship picture on WWE SmackDown heated up last week when it was announced that Daniel Bryan would be a part of the main event. We had Vince Russo, former WWE head writer, fantasy book his own Edge vs. Roman Reigns build. You can check it out by clicking on the link above. Mind you, he pitched the idea before Christian went to AEW!
As excited as the crowd must have been with this announcement, Edge did not seem too thrilled. To establish that he's gone heel, could we see a side of him on WWE Smackdown that leaves no doubt in anyone's mind?
So maybe he takes a steel chair and lays Adam Pearce out on the mat, beating him to an absolute pulp. Now, the audience goes into WrestleMania rooting for Daniel Bryan alone.
And perhaps the first event with WWE fans in attendance in a while ends with the crowd chanting 'yes' in unison. What a magical moment that would be, right?
