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WWE SmackDown is the final stop before Elimination Chamber and it is definitely a show to watch out for. Several events could occur during the course of WWE SmackDown that could potentially alter this weekend's pay-per-view.
Be sure to leave a comment and let us know if you think the surprises we've mentioned could potentially take place on WWE SmackDown. Also, feel free to fantasy book the upcoming episode with your own twists and surprises. Let's see if it's a better show than the one we see on Friday night.
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#5 Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins form a WWE SmackDown alliance
Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins are both on the WWE SmackDown brand, they are both heels, and there's an opportunity that the creative team can capitalize on. It does seem like Edge vs. Roman Reigns will be the big WrestleMania match. And if that happens, it is likely that Christian, who made a valiant comeback in the Royal Rumble match, will get involved as well.
Seth Rollins + Roman Reigns vs. Edge and Christian at Fastlane is definitely a match that gets us pumped and geared up for WrestleMania. Christian vs. Seth Rollins is also a match that will get fans, old and new, talking. This is provided that the company wants to go down that route at WrestleMania 38.
So, on this week's edition of WWE SmackDown, we could see Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns find themselves in a situation where their interests are aligned again. Cesaro is considered to be the favorite for the upcoming WWE Elimination Chamber 2021 match, and he's in Seth Rollins' crosshairs too. Maybe they find that the 'greater vision' is the same for both men.
#4 Sasha Banks turns heel on WWE SmackDown, socking Bianca Belair
WWE SmackDown Women's Champion Sasha Banks is one of the most popular stars in the blue brand. And so is Bianca Belair, the winner of the 2021 Royal Rumble match.
Now, WWE is on the verge of creating history if Sasha Banks goes up against Bianca Belair in the main event of WrestleMania; because, for the first time ever, two African American women will have closed the show.
However, it will be difficult to book such a match, even if it is for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship, considering that both women are babyfaces. Could Sasha Banks turn heel on this week's edition of WWE SmackDown to lay the groundwork for a match between the two women?
Maybe Sasha Banks socks Bianca Belair in the face, going heel in the process because we know what a natural heel she can be. Sasha Banks has studied Eddie Guerrero's career, channeling his career as a heel into everything she does, and would pull off the role almost perfectly.
#3 Jey Uso is replaced from this weekend's pay-per-view by another WWE SmackDown star
Jey Uso has been Roman Reigns' lieutenant on WWE SmackDown, protecting him against one and all. However, there have been serious concerns about his health and well-being in recent times, after reports emerged about him, unfortunately, missing the Royal Rumble match.
While we do hope that everything is alright with Jey Uso, maybe WWE doesn't want to risk him in the match. This is why they may decide to replace him with someone like Seth Rollins, whose inclusion will add far more star power to the contest and fire-power to the pay-per-view overall.
Maybe someone like WWE SmackDown star Big E could step into the match as well because many would be rooting for him to win a big match like this one. As of right now, there doesn't seem to be an Intercontinental Championship match at Elimination Chamber and this could be a good way to get him on the card. It wouldn't be the worst idea for him to win the whole thing.
#2 Ruby Riott turns heel on WWE SmackDown, beating down Billie Kay to a pulp
Each week on WWE SmackDown, it just seems like Billie Kay tries her best to get into the good graces of Ruby Riott and The Riott Squad, and then somehow messes it all up.
Could this week see the official end of their alliance, as Ruby Riott realizes that this whole tag team thing isn't working out for her? Maybe she turns heel and assaults Billie Kay, making Kay the most popular babyface in the WWE SmackDown brand in the process? And the question of which way Liv Morgan will go could be a thread to follow over a period of weeks.
The undercard of the WWE SmackDown women's division needs a definite shakeup and this is a way to achieve that objective. The Riott Squad seems to have run its course and it's not the same without Sarah Logan. Maybe it is best for all of the three women if they go their separate ways.
#1 Edge closes out WWE SmackDown with a massive spear
Before we dive into the final WWE SmackDown surprise that we have listed for you, be sure to check out how former head writer Vince Russo books Edge's road to WrestleMania. Be sure to click on the SK Wrestling exclusive link above because Russo's still got it!
One has to remember that Edge can choose between the Champions on WWE SmackDown, RAW, and even NXT. It does seem most likely, however, that Edge vs. Roman Reigns will happen at WrestleMania, as it's a classic face vs. heel match.
Can Edge make up his mind in the closing moments of WWE SmackDown this week, delivering a devastating spear to Roman Reigns? Imagine how much buzz there would be around Elimination Chamber if we knew we were getting Edge vs. The Universal Champion at WrestleMania 37.
Be sure to leave a comment and let us know your overall thoughts on all the surprises mentioned in this list and who you expect Edge to face at WrestleMania.
