4 Predictions for WWE SmackDown Live: Dec. 6, 2016

After a thrilling TLC pay-per-view on Sunday night, what direction will SmackDown Live head in now?

This past Sunday night in Dallas, Texas, SmackDown Live’s exclusive pay-per-view TLC did not disappoint. After a thrilling card overall, the crowd was on their feet as they chanted the ever familiar ‘this is awesome!’ chant, which roared throughout the arena. To much of the WWE Universe’s surprise, in the main event, James Ellsworth turned on Dean Ambrose. The Lunatic Fringe had fallen from the ladder on to two tables placed outside the ring. Ellsworth had pushed the challenger as he was merely inches away from gaining the WWE World Championship for the second time in his career.

Styles reentered the ring after being elbow dropped from Ambrose onto the announcer’s table just a few moments prior. Though he has not done it in pure fashion, Styles has held the title since Backlash, where he last defeated Ambrose one-on-one for the title. Now that the Ambrose-Styles feud appears to be over, who will be next challenge for the WWE World Champion? Will a new challenger emerge this week?

Multiple other feuds came to a close as well this past Sunday at TLC. Carmella and Nikki Bella ending things as Bella came away with the victory in a No Disqualification match. Bella now appears set to feud with Natalya after the events that had occurred. The Miz was also successful in retaining his Intercontinental Championship at TLC. He was able to climb the ladder the grab the title while defeating the Show-Off, Dolph Ziggler in the process. Miz utilized a low blow at the top of the ladder to toss Ziggler to the floor. What may be in store for this week’s episode of SmackDown Live?