8 Big Concerns Ahead Of WWE Clash Of Champions 2017
7. Rawley Gets The Rocket Push
The Hype Bros' split was a long, drawn out saga that drifted in and out of the WWE Universe's consciousness over several months, with the company conveniently ignoring their apparent tension for weeks at a time, only to have it re-emerge without warning. This haphazardness meant that Mojo Rawley's turn had next to no impact, and the former NFL practice squad member is now heading into this weekend's 'grudge match' against Zack Ryder with negative momentum.
Clash Of Champions will tell us much about the promotion's plans for Mojo. If he loses, he's going nowhere, but if he wins convincingly, there's a strong chance they're about to strap him to a rocket and push him to the moon. The first hints were dropped at WrestleMania 33, and a big-time heel run could now be on the cards.
Aside from Mojo and his immediate family, this is something nobody wants. His cringey character, cripplingly basic wrestling style, and stunted vocal delivery make him the most unengaging performer on SmackDown, and he'd plummet in a bigger spotlight. Such complaints haven't stopped WWE in the past, though (see: Mahal, Jinder).