We are just a couple of days away from the third instalment of WWE's Saudi Arabia mega events, WWE Super ShowDown, which will take place live from the King Abdullah International Stadium in the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
If the past events in the country, Greatest Royal Rumble and Crown Jewel, are any indication, these Saudi PPVs are filled with appearances and returns from the wrestlers of the past. This year as well, the show looks set to be headlined by the legendary duo of The Undertaker and Goldberg, who'll face each other for the first time in a one-on-one match.
With an announced 50-Man Battle Royal as well, we are sure to get some massive surprises and appearances on the show. In this article, let's take a look at the 4 surprising surprises/appearances that can happen at WWE Super ShowDown.
Which of these would you be most excited to see?
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#4 Kane
Devil's Favorite Demon, Kane is one of the biggest stars of WWE's history. Other than scaring and intimidating his opponents, The Big Red Monster is known for his dominance in the Royal Rumble. The 50-Man Battle Royal announced for WWE Super ShowDown could become a big deal if Kane graces it with his presence.
Currently, there is no excitement around the Battle Royal as there is nothing at stakes other than bragging rights. WWE's only way of making it an interesting and worth watching affair is to give us some surprise appearances from WWE legends like Kane and others.
If the Big Red Monster does appear at the Battle Royal, whoever ends up eliminating him would get a huge momentum for sure. Someone like Drew McIntyre could use this as a chance to get back some lost momentum.
#3 Big Show
Considering the Saudi Arabia family's demands of getting WWE veterans and legends on the show, one name that could make an appearance at the show is The World's Largest Athlete, The Big Show.
We've previously seen Show put up a great show (no pun intended) in Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal in previous WrestleManias. A match like the Battle Royal surely favours the stronger and bigger wrestlers like Big Show and his appearance in the 50-Man Battle Royal could make him a favourite to win the match as well.
#2 Bray Wyatt
Bray Wyatt has been on another level ever since his return with the new gimmick of Firefly Funhouse. With each passing week, he has been adding more complex and scary layers to his character, and the whole WWE Universe is excited to see when and how will he transition this into an in-ring return.
We can get an answer as soon as this Friday if Bray appears at the WWE Super ShowDown in Saudi Arabia. What better way to announce your in-ring return than by taking out the Dead Man himself, The Undertaker. This is a great opportunity for WWE to give a massive relaunch to Bray with an attack on Taker by the "Fiend" after his match against Goldberg.
Bray could then reveal later that he tried to control his monster but was unable to. This could potentially lead to a rivalry between him and Taker down the line.
#1 Alexa Bliss and Natalya
This might come as a huge surprise, but there's a chance that we might witness the first ever women's match in Saudi Arabia at WWE Super ShowDown this Friday. According to the rumors, other than WWE commentator Renee Young, WWE Superstars Natalya and Alexa Bliss are also flying to Saudi Arabia.
Natalya pretty much confirmed this on her Twitter with a photo alongside Renee Young on a "long" flight.
In case you don't know, due to the limited rights of women in Saudi Arabia, WWE female superstars were not allowed to compete at the previous two Saudi events last year, Greatest Royal Rumble and Crown Jewel. As of now, the Super ShowDown match card also features only male superstars as well.
While there have been no official announcements so far, the signs are indicating that Natalya and Alexa can create history this Friday by competing at Super ShowDown. It's interesting to note that Alexa Bliss was also a part of the historical first ever women's wrestling match at Abu Dhabi a couple of years ago alongside The Boss, Sasha Banks.