WWE TLC 2016: 5 Potential Finishes for AJ Styles vs. Dean Ambrose
By Dean Siemon
Credit: WWE.com
2. Braun Strowman Attacks Ellsworth, Costs Ambrose the Title
During the traditional five-on-five elimination match at Survivor Series earlier this month, Ellsworth showed his worth by helping the blue team with a key elimination. Ellsworth grabbed onto the leg of Braun Strowman to prevent Raw’s dominant giant from getting back into the ring before the referee’s count of 10. It certainly was a key moment in SmackDown Live’s big win for the dual-branded pay-per-view.
The moment also led to Ellsworth receiving an attack from Strowman after being thrown from the stage and through a table. While the big man certainly got some form of retribution against Ellsworth, there’s a good chance that he’s not going to be completely satisfied. Who’s to say Strowman might not make a surprise visit to WWE TLC 2016 and make an impact that leads to a WWE brand war.
Strowman comes out and attacks Ellsworth. Ambrose might attempt to save his friend, only to be attacked himself. This leads to the opportunity for Styles to climb the ladder and grab the WWE World Championship. The after-effects could lead to SmackDown leadership of Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon claiming Raw’s Mick Foley and Stephanie McMahon were behind Strowman’s interference.
This might provide some additional fuel for a Raw vs SmackDown Live angle for WrestleMania. Or possibly a chance for SmackDown to have The Undertaker face Strowman at WrestleMania 33.