WWE SmackDown - 5 Surprises that could happen- Roman Reigns, Adam Pearce, Seth Rollins, Robert Roode, Dolph Ziggler, Sasha Banks, Carmella

WWE SmackDown - 5 Surprises that could happen- Roman Reigns suspended, Brand new General Manager appointed?

Modified Jan 07, 2021 06:41 GMT

So much could happen on this week's edition of SmackDown

#3 Seth Rollins returns to WWE SmackDown and has a staredown with Big E

NEXT FRIDAY on #SmackDown...@WWEBigE puts the #ICTitle on the line against @WWEApollo! pic.twitter.com/VorB04AtnX
— WWE (@WWE) January 2, 2021

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So, it has been announced next week on WWE SmackDown, Big E will be putting his Intercontinental Championship on the line in a massive match with Apollo Crews. It is very likely that Big E will walk out as the winner in this contest, as he's just won the title and is on fire at the moment.

And so, when Big E stands tall and proud on WWE SmackDown, after vanquishing Apollo Crews, Seth Rollins could step up to the plate next, making his big comeback. It must be noted that he was advertised for WWE SmackDown last week, but was nowhere to be seen, to everyone's surprise.

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ODDS = EVENED! #SmackDown @WWEApollo @WWEBigE @SamiZayn pic.twitter.com/QBUZKt3qCw
— WWE (@WWE) January 2, 2021

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For Big E to truly make a massive splash on WWE SmackDown with the Intercontinental Championship, he needs an antagonist who is of the same caliber and Seth Rollins fits the bill perfectly. Plus, he is a heel so he clearly won't be taking on Roman Reigns anytime soon. All the pieces align perfectly.

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