4 Predictions for WWE SmackDown Live: January 17, 2017

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Dolph Ziggler vs. Kalisto

As mentioned in the opening, Dolph Ziggler is now 0-1 since his apparent heel turn, which has opened eyes for the WWE Universe. Most had thought this would be a great way for Ziggler to perhaps build a winning streak. That was in fact not the case last week. It did however, help to build on his heel / bad guy persona after he had attacked both Kalisto and Apollo Crews with a steel chair. I would expect another match-up between Ziggler and Kalisto this week. Ziggler should want to avenge his loss.

I could also see an angle of having a backstage scene with Crews and Kalisto with Crews offering help for his friend. Kalisto will respectfully decline. Ziggler should win this week and set up a feud with Crews as we head towards the Royal Rumble. I could see Ziggler perhaps losing yet again and completely going off in a rage of terror, much like he did a few weeks ago. Regardless, this heel turn will come full-swing in the coming weeks.