WWE Backlash 2017 Results Predictions

4. 'Strong Style' Knocks Off 'The Showoff'

Backlash 2017
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This is a complete scarecrow of a prediction - an absolute no-brainer.

Look, Shinsuke Nakamura is on the poster of this show. The very idea that he could lose to Dolph Ziggler, of all people, in a match specifically designed to showcase his talents and charisma on the main roster is ludicrous.

Against all odds, WWE clearly have Nakamura earmarked as the potential face of the SmackDown brand, but perhaps justifiably (to a degree) feel they need to ease him into the top position a little slowly. And that means beating guys like Dolph, whose main event potential has surely now passed. There's nothing wrong with being a stepping-stone on someone else's path to greatness (so long as you don't mind having your face trampled on).

WWE can't be too tardy with Nakamura however; this shouldn't be the start of a protracted series, but a one-and-done thing before the Japanese star moves on to worthier opposition.

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