SmackDown Thread, Nov. 22, 2016: Who will emerge as the No. 1 contender in a Tag Team Turmoil Match?

[Kross Rhodes]

In the wake of Survivor Series, who will caption the right to challenge SmackDown Tag Team Champions Heath Slater & Rhyno at WWE TLC?

SmackDown LIVE had several high moments at Survivor Series, many of which could have a profound impact on Team Blue moving forward. One of the biggest highlights has got to be Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton’s victory in the epic 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Men’s Elimination Match.

Seeing as how The New Face of Fear has been looking to take over SmackDown LIVE since the Brand Extension, however, could this bright moment quickly descend into darkness? Could their win give The New Wyatt Family a stronger foothold on Tuesday nights? And while we are asking questions, will the ominous faction attempt retribution on the likes of Kane, who overcame Luke Harper in an explosive Kickoff Match? Or is there anyone else they’ll target the focus of their rage?

What about the tremendous physical toll of the Raw vs. SmackDown LIVE encounter? For instance, what is the current condition of Shane McMahon after Roman Reigns hit him with an earth-shattering Spear in mid-air as the SmackDown LIVE Commissioner was attempting to go Coast-to-Coast on The Big Dog, a moment that left McMahon unable to continue. Has SmackDown LIVE seen the last of James Ellsworth, who Braun Strowman hurled off the stage and through a table after the team “mascot” caused him to be counted-out by holding onto his foot from under the ring?

Will AJ Styles and Dean Ambrose pick up right where they left off? (Our guess on this one is a profound yes, considering the fact that they couldn’t even stopping fight each other as teammates on Sunday’s pay-per-view. But we’re not complaining. After all, it allowed for a Shield reunion.

On Sunday, five of SmackDown’s elite Tag Teams fought tooth-and-nail in a 10-on-10 Traditional Survivor Series Tag Team Elimination Match — only to ultimately fall short against Sheamus & Cesaro. So now that the focus will no doubt move back to SmackDown Tag Team Champions Heath Slater & Rhyno, who will stand out as the new No. 1 contenders? Will it be one of the teams that has such an amazing showing on Sunday? Will it be one of the tandems that didn’t battle at Survivor Series and is now hungrier than even to earn a place in the limelight?

Perhaps we will find out tonight at 8/7 C when American Alpha, The Hype Bros, Breezango, The Usos, The Ascension and The Vaudevillains battle to capture the right to face Slater & Rhyno for the SmackDown Tag Team Titles at WWE TLC.

The 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Women’s Elimination Match was also incredible, but raised a lot of questions in the process.

Perhaps the biggest is who attacked Nikki Bella before the contest even started? Could it be Carmella, who has been known to attack the Fearless Superstar once, twice or MANY, MANY times? Perhaps it was Raw Women’s Champion Charlotte or another member of Team Raw, hoping to weaken one of their opponents right out of the gate? Or is it possible her attacker has yet to reveal herself?

It’s also worth mentioning that the sheer level of competition at Survivor Series will only serve to increase the threat to SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch’s gold. But who will it be? Certainly, Daniel Bryan had said he would deal with Alexa Bliss’ claim to a rematch after a controversial end to their last one-one-one encounter against The Irish Lass Kicker. But will someone else emerge to knock her out of that position?

The ultra-destructive conflict between Kalisto and Baron Corbin continued on Sunday when The Lone Wolf cost his masked adversary, and in the process all of SmackDown LIVE, the Cruiserweight Title.

SmackDown GM promised to take issue with Corbin tonight at 8/7 C. But what form will his retribution take? Whatever it is, you can bet Kalisto will have his own form of payback in mind.

With the help of distraction from his wife Maryse, The Miz will return to SmackDown LIVE with the Intercontinental Title still in his grasp. But what kind of reception will he be coming home to? In the ongoing war of words between himself and SmackDown LIVE General Manager Daniel Bryan, The A-Lister has claimed time-and-time again that he is not treated with the respect he deserves. For his part, Bryan has made no secret of the fact that, while he wants the Intercontinental Title, he does not respect or like The Miz.

Will the GM take issue with Maryse’s continued interference? Could he possible decide to get rid of The Miz altogether? Trade him? (An idea both have alluded in the past.)

Plus, considering Dolph Ziggler lost his title to Miz one week again, it is also possible that The Showoff might be coming calling for his contractually guaranteed rematch?

 

[Deezy]

Smackdown loves them multi man matches....Bryan is as lazy as Teddy Long in his booking of matches

Miz gloating will be the thing I'm wanting to see.

 

[Crippler]

Can't wait to see how Shane and Bryan let that snake Dean do whatever he wants even though he almost cost his team the match. As much as i want Alpha to win that tag match, would be a great swerve is Orton and Bray are shock last entrances.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

Smackdown loves them multi man matches....Bryan is as lazy as Teddy Long in his booking of matches

Miz gloating will be the thing I'm wanting to see.

Bryan will have to kiss his ass now for saving the championship for SmackDown Live.

 

[Crippler]

Cripple Shane gotta make the show about him already

 

[Deezy]

Broken head Shane no selling a concussion

 

[Deezy]

How you gonna chant you still got it to a guy who KO'd himself?

 

[Crippler]

time for dean to talk reckless and get everything he wants

 

[Kross Rhodes]

Dean should run a gauntlet of all the top Superstars on SmackDown Live and only get to keep his title match if he beats them all.

 

[Deezy]

Spotlight stealer Dean Ambrose.

It's not always about you

 

[Crippler]

NECKBRACE

 

[Deezy]

It's not cool of Ambrose parading this make a wish kid around to get himself over.

 

[Sabretooth]

Good old James.

 

[Deezy]

Even had to ruin the surprise.....hes not crazy, he's just a dick.

 

[Crippler]

NO DEAN, Shane finally did something right