WWE SmackDown, January 24: Early Expectations for the Show

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3. Lawler Seeks Revenge on Ziggler

The King would make his return to SmackDown this week as he hosted an edition of his own talk show – the King’s court. Dolph Ziggler would take up the role of his first guest. The segment would not end well for the King as he took a superkick from Ziggler. This would come after Lawler pointing out to Ziggler that nothing has changed as far as his win-loss records go.

Expect Ziggler to recruit someone to avenge Ziggler next week. I would predict that person to be Apollo Crews. The highly energetic NXT call up just needs one breakout feud to evolve into a star. Having a celebrated veteran like Jerry Lawler would help Crews to garner some reaction from the crowd. Moreover, Ziggler already has some history with Crews after the past couple of week ended with those two crossing paths.

One could also point out Kalisto in the same role. However, he is already an established name and is not in need of getting some rub from a legend. Crews, on the other hand, has struggled to find his character and place on the blue brand. He is loaded with talent but needs a touch of personality to make it past the glass ceiling he is facing at the moment. Being paired with the King in angle with Ziggler could possibly do just that.