WWE SummerSlam 2012 Matches: Ideal Spots for a Wade Barrett Barrage

Wade Barrett is coming back, but where will he make his grand return? It's logical to believe it'll come at SummerSlam, but we've seen huge returns take place at the Monday Night Raw following a pay-per-view.

Brock Lesnar made his return after WrestleMania, so this could be the same type of situation.

If Barrett does return at SummerSlam, I have a few ideas about where he may start his Barrett Barrage.

He isn't likely to target a superstar that isn't near the top of the food chain. If he comes back on Sunday night, he'll aim high.

Here are a two possibilities:

An Attack on Sheamus

I expect Sheamus to defeat Alberto Del Rio, but I'm hoping that Dolph Ziggler cashes in his Money in the Bank opportunity at some point during the event.

It's possible a Barrett run-in could help precipitate that.

Ziggler could run off with the title, and Barrett's interference could lock him into a feud with Sheamus. The two men could have an entertaining, all-European program.

Pick a Fight With John Cena

If the WWE ever wants to get someone a ton of air time, you can always link him to Cena. He's guaranteed to thrust any foe into the limelight with him.

It's also a way to put Barrett over as a favorite with Cena haters, and as a spawn of Satan with the Cena lovers.

The aforementioned two groups make up the vast majority of the WWE universe. Most fans either love Cena or hate him, there is little middle-ground. Having Barrett screw Cena would put Barrett in a high-proifle feud.

It would allow the Big Show to win the WWE title, and subsequently launch him and CM Punk into a mini-feud. This is something that would have to run its course by the time the Royal Rumble arrives.

Punk and the Rock are set to clash at that point, and Punk needs to have the title around his waist for that match. 

Barrett is one of the most promising stars in the WWE, and if he returns at SummerSlam, it'll boost the entertainment value of the event.

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