2 ex-AEW stars to return, Roman Reigns' Enforcer & Right Hand Man revealed? 4 predictions for WWE RAW and SmackDown this weekÂ
A lot has been happening on WWE RAW and SmackDown lately. From The Terror Twins' quest to end The Judgment Day to Roman Reigns' ongoing angle with Solo Sikoa's Bloodline, things have heated up in the company following SummerSlam.
Meanwhile, Triple H and Co. have done well in hyping the upcoming Bash in Berlin Premium Live Event. With the event not too far off, fans should expect more of the same this week on WWE RAW and SmackDown.
How would things unfold in the Stamford-based promotion this week? Here are four bold predictions for WWE RAW and SmackDown this week:
#4. The Hardy Boyz return to WWE RAW
It's been a while since Matt and Jeff Hardy's AEW contract came to an end. The duo are currently free agents. Meanwhile, there have been murmurs of The Hardy Boyz returning to WWE.
Matt Hardy recently revealed on his podcast that he would love for The Hardy Boyz to end their careers in the Stamford-based promotion. Hence, Triple H could decide to have the duo return for one last run in the company.
The creative team could book the same for tonight's WWE RAW. The Hardy Boyz addition would be a big boost to the flagship show's tag team division.
#3. Gunther attacks Randy Orton
Randy Orton came face-to-face with his Bash in Berlin opponent, Gunther, last week on WWE RAW. The segment saw the duo engage in a war of words before The Viper laid out The Ring General with a devastating RKO.
Given how things unfolded, fans should expect an angry Gunther to hit back at Randy Orton on tonight's WWE RAW. The Imperium leader could blindside The Apex Predator, launching a brutal attack on him. This potential angle would set up the duo's match perfectly for August 31.
#2. LA Knight vs. Santos Escobar ends in a DQ
Santos Escobar will lock horns with LA Knight for the United States Title on this week's SmackDown. However, this match could turn south very soon.
The Legado Del Fantasma leader could have his faction interfere in the match, leading to the bout ending in a DQ win for The Megastar. This potential angle could then result in the company announcing a rematch between the duo at Bash in Berlin.
The creative team could even book the duo in a Steel Cage Match to prevent any outside interference.
#1. Roman Reigns sends his Enforcer and Right Hand Man to take out The Bloodline
Roman Reigns once again physically bested Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga on last week's episode of WWE SmackDown. However, Jacob Fatu's return changed the game. The Samoan Werewolf laid out the Original Tribal Chief with a devastating Superkick before Tama Tonga and Solo Sikoa joined Jacob to brutalize The Big Dog.
While Roman Reigns' next appearance is being advertised for mid-September, the Original Tribal Chief could send his new Enforcer, Zilla Fatu, and his new Right Hand Man, Jimmy Uso, to exact revenge on The Bloodline.
Son of late great Umaga, Zilla, has been making waves in the pro-wrestling circuit and is expected to join The Bloodline saga in WWE. The up-and-coming star recently paid tribute to Roman Reigns on social media. Hence, he could debut as The Big Dog's Enforcer on SmackDown.
Meanwhile, Jimmy Uso is expected to ally with Reigns, given how he was kicked out of The Bloodline by Solo Sikoa. Big Uce could be the Original Tribal Chief's new Right Hand Man and, the former could return alongside Zilla Fatu to take out The Bloodline this Friday night.