8 Early Predictions For WWE Backlash 2016

8. Rhyno Vs. Heath Slater

Heath Slater’s “free agent” storyline is the most significant thing that WWE have done with him in years. The One Man Band hasn’t been this notable since feuding with legends like Vader and Diamond Dallas Page in the lead-up to Raw 1000, and while it’s almost certainly leading to a SmackDown contract, there’ll surely be many fun twists and turns along the way.

Slater spent this week’s SmackDown Live looking for a tag team partner to enter the ongoing Tag Title tournament with. After being rebuffed by The Miz and Arn Anderson (of all people), Slater cozied-up to Rhyno, who agreed to side with Slater. The duo will face-off against a TBC team next week, with the winners taking-on the Usos on the September 6th go-home show.

This is sure to end in disaster. Rhyno destroyed Slater in the ring a few short weeks ago, and if current form is anything to go by, Heath is almost certain to cost them the match one way or another. How will Rhyno react? Well, The Man-Beast has never really been known for his diplomacy or patience. Look for Rhyno to Gore Slater into oblivion should this scenario play-out, leading to a one-on-one between the two at Backlash, and a possible SmackDown contract for Slater.