WWE started off 2024 for RAW in a huge way with Day 1. That included The Rock\'s return. It is SmackDown\'s turn now, as they have New Years Revolution ready to go. That may include a long-awaited return.
Possible Spoiler for 1/5 WWE SmackDown
PW Insider reports that Paul Ellering has been spotted in Vancouver, the site of WWE\'s New Years Revolution SmackDown. Naturally, an AOP return is expected for tonight\'s show.
WWE Hall of Famer Paul Ellering was spotted in Vancouver this morning.
The expectation, as PWInsider.com reported previously several weeks ago, is that he and The Authors of Pain will return to WWE on tonight\'s Smackdown as part of an alliance with Karrion Kross and Scarlett.
Authors of Pain Future in WWE
Many WWE Fans expect that Karrion Kross will be aligned with the Authors of Pain upon their return. That could be a powerful faction with Kross, Scarlett, Paul Ellering and AOP.
I was told that Authors of Pain were quietly signed to new deals well over a year ago. It\'s been the plan to pair them back up with Paul Ellering as well. That trio was a favorite of Triple H\'s, one that Vince McMahon disbanded upon AOP\'s entry onto the WWE main roster.
Vince McMahon wanted someone younger, and an active wrestler, to lead AOP to the ring. That is why Paul Ellering was replaced by Drake Maverick. Now, Ellering is getting back with AOP.
This week\'s SmackDown will be their New Years Revolution show. They have a loaded card planned, which you may find below.
Second Possible Spoiler For 1/5 WWE SmackDown
Pretty Deadly has a match against Butch this week on SmackDown. Butch needs to find a partner for that match. It was also noted on PW Insider that Sheamus is expected to fill that slot.
Sheamus, whose WWE contract expires this year, has been out of action with a shoulder injury. He sat on the sidelines while other members of the Brawling Brutes carries on without him. This week may see the Celtic Warrior\'s return.
WWE SmackDown January 5th New Years Revolution Card:
- Roman Reigns returns LIVE to SmackDown
- AJ Styles, Randy Orton and LA Knight to collide in Triple Threat Match
- Kevin Owens battles Santos Escobar in the United States Championship Tournament Final
- Logan Paul comes to SmackDown
- Butch must find a partner to take on Pretty Deadly
