10 Big WWE Face/Heel That Must Happen In 2018

10. Face: Chad Gable

Chad Gable is in a good place at the moment. Him and Shelton Benjamin have found a solid role as heels in SmackDown's awesome tag division, and while they'll never be pushed as strongly as The Usos or New Day, they'll likely get the chance to have at least a couple of high-level pay-per-view bouts with the scene's leading lights. Relative to the fate that has befallen Gable's former partner, Jason Jordan, on Raw, Chad has landed on his feet.

This run was essential after American Alpha's main roster failings, but it can't go on forever. A prodigious in-ring talent blessed with natural charisma, Gable is a tremendously well-rounded performer, and someone destined for bigger things as a singles competitor.

Having Benjamin betray the affable former Olympian makes sense. They'd likely have a great one-on-one clash if given a big platform, and victory there would set Gable off to a solid start on his march up the rankings. His size is a concern, particularly in this company, but his skills are as sharp as anyone on the roster, and he'd absolutely shine as an upper-midcard babyface.