The Rock to return and replace top name, Wyatt Sicks to target 3 former champs? - 4 bold predictions for WWE RAW and SmackDown this weekÂ
WWE RAW and SmackDown were full of surprises last week. The company saw the debuts of Wyatt Sicks and Jacob Fatu, which were well received by fans, while Seth Rollins made his WWE return. The company also started its build towards the Money in the Bank Premium Live Event.
After an eventful week, fans are excited about the upcoming WWE RAW and SmackDown episodes. The company will like to keep the ball rolling this week as well.
How will things pan out in the Stamford-based promotion this week? Here are four bold predictions for the upcoming editions of RAW and SmackDown:
#4. Wyatt Sicks wreak havoc on WWE RAW once again
The Wyatt Sicks made their shocking debut on WWE RAW last week. The stable wreaked havoc during the closing moments of the flagship show, leaving a pile of bodies behind them.
Fans should expect something similar on the upcoming episode of Monday Night RAW. Wyatt Sicks could make their presence felt during the Money in the Bank qualifying match to attack three former champions, Braun Strowman (one-time Universal Champion, one-time Intercontinental Champion, and two-time RAW Tag Team Champion), Chad Gable (two-time RAW Tag Team Champion, one-time SmackDown Tag Team Champion, and one-time NXT Tag Team Champion), and BIG Bronson Reed (one-time NXT North American Champion).
The sinister faction targeted Chad Gable last week. However, the Alpha Academy leader is medically cleared to compete in the upcoming Triple Threat Match. That said, Master Gable may meet the same fate once again. Talking about Braun Strowman, The Monster Among Men has a history with Bray Wyatt; hence, Uncle Howdy targeting him makes sense. Meanwhile, Bronson Reed could be collateral damage.
#3. The Judgment Day attacks Seth Rollins
Seth Rollins made a shocking return on last week's episode of WWE RAW and got involved in a heated confrontation with Damian Priest. The Archer of Infamy offered to defend his title against The Visionary at Money in the Bank, which the latter accepted. The duo is set to lock horns in Canada next month.
However, things may take a turn for the worse for the former World Heavyweight Champion on this week's RAW, as he could be attacked by The Judgment Day. The heel faction could send a strong warning to Rollins, just weeks before the latter's scheduled clash with El Campeon.
#2. Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, and Randy Orton challenge The Bloodline to a match
Cody Rhodes took on Solo Sikoa on WWE SmackDown last week. However, the match ended in a DQ following interference from Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa.
This led to Randy Orton and Kevin Owens showing up to make the save. However, Jacob Fatu's shocking debut turned things around. The Samoan Werewolf showed up on the blue brand to take out the babyface trio, declaring his allegiance to Solo Sikoa.
Given how things unfolded, Cody, Orton, and Owens could challenge The Bloodline to a match at the upcoming MITB PLE. If so, the company could book a six-man tag team match between the babyface trio and Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa, as Jacob Fatu may be unable to work international shows due to his criminal record. The 32-year-old was arrested in an armed robbery case when he was 18.
#1. The Rock is revealed to be the mastermind behind Solo Sikoa's uprising
Given that the upcoming episode of Friday Night SmackDown will emanate from the iconic Madison Square Garden, WWE could have some huge things in store for fans. One such potential surprise could see The Rock return.
Solo Sikoa revealed on the recent episode of SmackDown that Roman Reigns will never return to WWE. The upcoming episode could see The Final Boss return to replace Roman as The Head of The Table. While he was recently busy shooting for a movie, it won't hurt The Rock to make a one-off appearance on the blue brand.
The People's Champion could return to reveal that The Enforcer was working on his orders. The Rock could then second Solo Sikoa's statements from last week, revealing that Roman won't return to WWE before claiming his spot at The Head of The Table.