3 Things WWE could be planning on the SmackDown after Survivor Series (November 29, 2019)
SmackDown came second in the battle for brand supremacy at Survivor Series, winning two contests to NXT's four victories, and RAW's one. Friday night's upcoming post-Survivor Series episode is expected to be an action-packed show, as the build-up for TLC is likely to commence.
SmackDown won the Men's Traditional Match at Survivor Series, owing to a brilliant performance from Roman Reigns, despite his differences with Baron Corbin. The feud between Reigns and Corbin should progress on the Blue Brand this week. Sasha Banks and Bayley both lost their respective matches at Survivor Series, and will have questions to answer as leaders of the SmackDown Women's division. Furthermore, The New Day and Shinsuke Nakamura also had a disappointing night while representing the Blue Brand.
The next episode of SmackDown will be held at the Legacy Arena in North Birmingham, Alabama. Bray Wyatt is scheduled to introduce a new member to the Firefly Fun House this week. Let's talk about three things WWE could be planning this week.
#3 The Miz turns heel and abruptly attacks Daniel Bryan
At Survivor Series, Daniel Bryan earned the opportunity to challenge for SmackDown's most prestigious championship: the Universal Championship. The former WWE Champion faced The Fiend with grit, but it wasn't enough to beat the monster who has been terrorizing WWE since SummerSlam.
With The Miz teasing a feud with Bryan, it is unlikely that the latter will get a rematch for the Universal Championship at TLC. In fact, The Miz and Daniel Bryan had a verbal confrontation at Survivor Series where 'The A-Lister' tried encouraging Bryan. However, Bryan didn't respond well to The Miz' gesture.
The Miz has been a babyface for a while, but earned his reputation as a heel. As a villain, he won a number of titles in WWE, but the same can't be said about his run as a face. The Miz' face turn has been mediocre at best and he hasn't been in the title picture either. Given Bryan has recently turned face, The Miz could turn heel this week, officially starting the rivalry.