10 Big WWE Predictions For The Road To WrestleMania 36

9. Nia Jax Returns

Nia Jax
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This one was heavily rumoured for the Royal Rumble but didn't come to fruition. It therefore stands to reason that 'The Irresistible Force' could mount an imminent return to either Raw or SmackDown, immediately becoming a major play in or around the title scene - though she'd likely have to wait for a proper shot at a singles belt.

Jax was struck down by injury shortly after WrestleMania 35, having reportedly worked hurt for an indefinite period prior to that. Major surgery to fix her two torn ACLs followed and it was widely reported that she wouldn't be fit to return until Q1 2020. Q1 finishes a week before WrestleMania, so there you go.

Nia was working in the Women's Tag Team Championship scene prior to her hiatus, so there's every chance she could revive her old alliance with Tamina and potentially challenge the Kabuki Warriors in Tampa. She'd also help shakes things up in either singles division. Sure, she hasn't always been the most compelling worker, but both scenes could use a powerhouse at the moment and there's nobody else to feasibly play that role.

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