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Everyone's looking forward to this week's edition of WWE SmackDown for a variety of reasons. For one, it is the go-home show leading into SummerSlam 2020 and a lot of people are excited about what developments could happen ahead of the event and what it means for the future.
But more importantly, starting with WWE SmackDown this weekend, WWE will move to the Amway Center from the Performance Center, and fans will be present live in some capacity for what should be a brand new era of sports entertainment action. And this could lead to a whole bunch of potential surprises leading into WWE SummerSlam 2020.
These are the surprises that one could potentially witness at WWE SmackDown this weekend, from the way that all the components have lined up thus far.
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#5 Alexa Bliss finally becomes Sister Abigail on WWE SmackDown
At some level, WWE SmackDown superstar Alexa Bliss believed that Braun Strowman still had some feelings for her, but last week, he proved that she was mistaken in this assessment. And now that she has been scorned by someone who she thought could have been her friend and lover, Alexa Bliss can finally align with someone that she feels drawn to quite immeasurably. This week on WWE SmackDown, Alexa Bliss can finally become Sister Abigail.
Yes, Erick Rowan confirmed on Sportskeeda's Instagram session that Sister Abigail was never meant to be a person, but plans may have changed ever since Alexa Bliss was introduced into this particular storyline.
Bray Wyatt's twisted imagination could take this storyline to the next level, especially if Alexa Bliss taps into her dark side on WWE SmackDown this week.
Everyone who comes into contact with The Fiend changes, so why should Alexa Bliss be any different from the rest of the WWE SmackDown roster?
#4 TNA legend Joseph Parks helps AJ Styles defeat Jeff Hardy on WWE SmackDown this week
AJ Styles will defend his WWE Intercontinental Championship against Jeff Hardy at WWE SmackDown and not at SummerSlam 2020 as was originally believed. The reason for this could be that they do not want the show to run too long but honestly, another reason for the same may be that WWE did not want to overshadow a major segment on WWE SmackDown with other significant events.
So when AJ Styles squares off against Jeff Hardy on this week's episode of WWE SmackDown with the Intercontinental Championship on the line, it makes all the sense in the world for Joseph Parks, his newfound ally, to help him retain the title.
While it is unlikely that the 'Monster Abyss' will step into the ring at any point on WWE SmackDown, it is all too likely that Joseph Parks could be almost a 'manager' for AJ Styles, moving forward.
There is just so much TNA in this big WWE SmackDown Intercontinental Championship match this week.
#3 For the first time in his career, The Fiend turns babyface, and Braun Strowman goes heel on WWE SmackDown
Everyone that The Fiend comes into contact with ends up changing and as we saw on WWE SmackDown last week and the week prior, there has certainly been a major change in Braun Strowman. Not only does the man look different with a whole new hairdo, but he is also behaving differently to the extent where he actually laid his hands on WWE SmackDown superstar Alexa Bliss.
And this is why we could potentially see him completely turn into a heel on this week's episode of WWE SmackDown as has been hinted during his previous appearances, ever since he returned from the swamp and claimed, in no uncertain terms, that he does not give a damn about Alexa Bliss. This will also allow The Fiend, someone who has been portrayed as a heel but has always been a fan favorite, to finally work as a babyface potentially starting from this week's edition of WWE SmackDown.
#2 Two members of Retribution step up to Sasha Banks and Bayley on WWE SmackDown to challenge them for Payback 2020
Yes, they have caused enough chaos in the backstage area on WWE SmackDown and RAW too, and now, the act is growing stale. The only way to keep them fresh and interesting maybe to have them start taking the fight to the active members of the WWE SmackDown roster after weeks of existing on the fringes. So what if the two female members of Retribution challenge Sasha Banks and Bayley to a match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships at Payback?
And no, these women do not have to unmask for now either.
If Sasha Banks and Bayley implode at WWE Payback 2020, it may be a good way to put the titles around the waist of two new and promising stars in Vanessa Borne and Chelsea Green by having them carry them as members of Retribution to shake things up. WWE needs a jolt in the arm and Retribution needs to start actively competing on WWE SmackDown, or at least making their intentions known.
#1 Another big match is made official on WWE SmackDown for Payback
There is a chance to make WWE SmackDown Superstar Big E into a legitimate star and WWE should not miss the opportunity while the man is still red hot. Not only does WWE SmackDown superstar Big E have the skill and the ability to become the face of the company, but he also has the support of the fans, and more importantly, he has the experience of being a top champion across many reigns.
Ideally, Big E could be booked in a match against the winner of The Fiend and Braun Strowman at WWE Payback 2020. Or he could even be booked in an Intercontinental Championship match after AJ Styles admitted that he would make a good Intercontinental Champion.
The fact of the matter is that WWE needs to capitalize on Big E and have him win the big one before he is old news.
Speaking of WWE SmackDown, did you catch our interview with a woman who's in a very important match at SummerSlam 2020- Sonya Deville?
