WWE Backlash 2016 Predictions - 10 Things That Will Happen

By John Bills / September 10, 2016

3. Heath Slater Will Get His Contract

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Why do I feel like this was the true reason for the SmackDown Tag Team Tournament? Sure, you've gotta find a way to crown your first champions, but the most engaging story throughout the brackets (and possibly in all of WWE post-draft) has been Heath Slater scratching and clawing his way towards a contract on RAW or SmackDown.

Despite coming up short in the tournament, I fully expect Slater to be rewarded with a full-time contract on SmackDown Live this Sunday. It would be a great feel-good moment on a show that is expected to be dominated by victories for the heels.

Slater is going to be a valuable player going forward, and despite not truly being on either draft he has arguably been the biggest beneficiary of the split to date.

Authored by John Bills

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Posted On: 10th Sep 2016

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