3 Key Points
- Karrion Kross’s cryptic message hints at Authors of Pain’s WWE return.
- Akam and Rezar are rumored to be back on “New Year’s Revolution” SmackDown.
- The AOP to potentially create a new faction with Karrion Kross.
WWE Teases Major Return on SmackDown
The landscape of WWE’s SmackDown is set for a seismic shift with the anticipated return of two prominent stars. Sources close to WWE have revealed potential plans that are stirring up the wrestling community. A cryptic video that broadcasted on SmackDown has sparked conversations and theories among fans, with many pointing towards a notable comeback.
Authors of Pain Poised for SmackDown Comeback
The hints dropped during the show propelled speculations that Akam and Rezar, the formidable duo known as the Authors of Pain, are on the cusp of a WWE resurgence. According to insider intel from PWInsider, WWE’s “New Year’s Revolution” edition of SmackDown on January 5 is the expected date for their re-emergence.
Wrestling Veterans Set to Reignite Their Careers
It’s been a significant hiatus for the Authors of Pain, who last graced the WWE ring on Raw in March 2020. Their unexpected release in September of the same year left many questions unanswered, but reports in August suggested a rekindling of their relationship with WWE. Speculations are now turning into concrete reports of their imminent return.
A New Alliance Forming?
The prospective return aligns with a narrative of creation and destruction, as hinted by Karrion Kross and his partner Scarlett. The prospect of Akam and Rezar aligning with Kross to form a new faction is a narrative that is gaining traction. However, they won’t be the only newly-formed group making waves on SmackDown, as recent episodes have showcased the alliance of Santos Escobar with Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo.
Details on the latter’s faction, including a possible name reveal, are also available, providing WWE fans with much to anticipate as the SmackDown landscape evolves.