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WWE SmackDown - 5 Surprises that could happen: Unexpected match added to Extreme Rules, Major title change, New Faction formed

By Riju Dasgupta

Modified Jul 16, 2020 05:03 GMT

The Universal Champion could be the victim of mind games

#4 Matt Riddle becomes the new Intercontinental Champion on WWE SmackDown

Have you heard this interview with current SmackDown superstar Matt Riddle on Sportskeeda's YouTube channel? If you haven't, please take a minute after you're done reading this article to check it out because it's definitely worth a listen, in my personal opinion at least.

The Phenomenal One vs. The Original Bro@AJStylesOrg and @SuperKingofBros will clash for the #ICTitle on #SmackDown.https://t.co/DiUS2jR5UF
— WWE (@WWE) July 15, 2020

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Matt Riddle will be going into the biggest match of his life on SmackDown this week when he takes on AJ Styles in a singles match for the Intercontinental Championship. Of course, there's a chance that WWE will go all the way with the Matt Riddle push on SmackDown and so, I wouldn't be surprised if they actually decide to put the Intercontinental Championship around his waist.

The #Phenomenal @AJStylesOrg will put the #ICTitle on the line against @SuperKingofBros NEXT WEEK on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/8sLRgz79Bg
— WWE (@WWE) July 12, 2020

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SmackDown is more the "worker's" show than RAW is right now, and it always has been, in my personal opinion at least. RAW has always been the more 'sports entertainment' show and so Matt Riddle should have a variety of opponents to face if he does become the Champion this week on SmackDown.

What are your thoughts?

About the author

Riju Dasgupta is the most-read active writer in Sportskeeda at the moment, across all sports. Having come on board in 2016, Dasgupta is best known for the 'Best and Worst' column, something that has become a staple for the site!

In addition to his writing responsibilities, Dasgupta is also the Assistant Manager of the Combat Sports division. In 4 years, Dasgupta has conducted over 150 interviews with stars from WWE, Impact Wrestling, PCW Ultra, WOS, UFC, ONE FC and the world of boxing as well.

In addition to everything he does in Sportskeeda, Dasgupta is also the bassist and lyricist for heavy metal bands- Albatross and Primitiv.

Before joining Sportskeeda, Dasgupta was a comedy writer for Star TV, where he scripted lines for the iconic Lola Kutty property, in addition to hit TV shows like Axe Ur Ex & UR Fired. He was also a columnist for Rolling Stone India.

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