WWE SummerSlam 2016 is almost here and the highlights of the upcoming pay-per-view will be the two main title events for both brands.
For Raw, Seth Rollins and Finn Balor mix it up for the rights to be crowned the first Universal champion while SmackDown will see Dean Ambrose facing Dolph Ziggler. The matchups alone seem to lack the flair though the creative team may have some twists through storylines.
Looking at the four stars, the closest one that can pass for a heel is Rollins. But if the predictions made by the Bleacher Report is spot on, there could be new heels before SummerSlam is over.
Only way to go for Ziggler is heel
One thing that puzzles many to date is why Ziggler was the one who got the nod to face Ambrose for the WWE title. Considering the talent Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan had backstage, something fishy is bound to happen.
Both are technically facing wrestlers but at some point, something has to give. Ambrose is not expected to be the guy to turn dark which means “The Showoff” will likely do something dastardly and turn heel.
While that seems the logical move, the question now is why. With no flavor, the match will only gain attention if Ziggler does something odd. He has been seen trying to use dirty tactics but a complete heel turn should have occurred long ago.
If he does turn heel this Sunday, it also means that this rivalry will not close at WWE SummerSlam. Next question, would that be wise?
Balor Club Debuting?
Seth Rollins has been the perfect heel. So is it time to play face? Finn Balor is the obvious fan-favorite this Sunday but could a major twist happen?
Many may have forgotten about the “Balor Club” which was speculated even before the WWE brand split. Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows did form “The Club” with AJ Styles but the faction never really got off the ground.
It could be the best time to showcase the “Balor Club” which means “The Club” could interfere in the match (before or after), also meaning that “The Demon” will unleash his darks side.
WWE SummerSlam kicks off this Sunday (Aug. 21) from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York starting at 7 p.m. ET.
