WWE TLC 2015: Predicting Most Likely Swerves at PPV

Following a lousy Survivor Series show, it's painfully apparent that WWE is in need of a major shakeup at Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2015.

Survivor Series 2015 went off the air with Sheamus becoming WWE world heavyweight champion—the most predictable path WWE could have taken—and TLC cannot end on a similarly sour note.

To do that, WWE needs to execute a twist or two in Boston and send the message that not everything about the product is predictable right now. From AJ Lee turning on John Cena to Roman Reigns' return, TLC has a longstanding tradition of delivering the goods (mere weeks before Christmas, no less).

With WrestleMania season right around the corner, it's imperative that WWE kicks off the road to The Show of Shows with a bang on Sunday night by throwing a curveball in the night's marquee matches.

Here are the most likely swerves that could occur at TLC 2015.

Dean Ambrose Costs Roman Reigns the WWE World Heavyweight Championship

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Needless to say, a betrayal between Ambrose and Reigns has been looming for quite some time. It appeared the turn would take place months ago at SummerSlam, but it's already December, and the two remain the best of friends.

But that doesn't mean a heel turn from either man isn't still on its way, however, and it could very well happen at TLC.

Although Reigns should be the one to flip the switch, it will likely be Ambrose, considering WWE's determination to make Reigns the next big babyface.

Ambrose nearly had his Intercontinental Championship shot taken away from him on Raw as a result of Reigns' failure to win the WWE title. By TLC, he will have finally grown tiresome of taking hits for his former Shield stablemate and will want to cement their split once and for all.

Since Reigns and Sheamus are battling in a TLC match, interference is essentially welcomed. Expect The League of Nations as well as Ambrose and The Usos to get involved, but when it comes down to Reigns and Ambrose alone in the ring, The Lunatic Fringe will strike.

He could hit him with Dirty Deeds or push the ladder over as Reigns is climbing it, but either way, Ambrose will seize the opportunity to make a major impact by costing his former friend the prestigious prize, setting up a blockbuster feud between them for the remainder of the winter.

In this scenario, Sheamus would sadly retain the title, but it wouldn't be much longer before he drops it.

The Lucha Dragons Win the WWE Tag Team Championship

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The tag team division has been largely dominated by The New Day for the better part of 2015. It captured the WWE Tag Team Championships for the first time at Extreme Rules in April before regaining the gold at SummerSlam.

Since then, the heels have decimated every tandem that has stepped up to challenge them, including The Prime Time Players and The Dudley Boyz. Now, The Lucha Dragons and The Usos will have a chance to take the titles in a Triple Threat tag team match at TLC.

As it currently stands, The New Day is the odds-on favorite to win. It's been the central focus of WWE TV for several months and has been riding a wave of momentum of late.

If not, then The Usos would be expected to win the belts. They're fresh off their hot return to WWE and are hungry for a third run with the twin titles.

That leaves The Lucha Dragons, who have everything to gain in this matchup with The New Day and The Usos. They will be cast as the underdog team, but there's a possibility that they'll win their first Tag Team Championships come next Sunday.

It isn't too far-fetched, considering the mini-push the Dragons have been receiving in the past month. Kalisto impressed in the World Heavyweight Championship tournament, so this could be WWE's way of rewarding him for his breakout performance.

Rob Van Dam Returns to Align with The Dudley Boyz

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When The Dudley Boyz took on The Wyatt Family one night removed from Survivor Series, it was evident they were going to be outnumbered. That ultimately proved to be the case, as they fell victim to the numbers game against the bearded clan.

While they managed to come out on top in their outing on SmackDown, it was only after The Wyatt Family got themselves disqualified. They clearly don't care about winning as much as they do unleashing chaos and destruction on their opponents.

In retaliation, The Dudley Boyz called upon an old "family member" on the Nov. 30 edition of Raw: Tommy Dreamer. The returning ECW Original took the fight to the Wyatts and went to war with them in a six-man tag team match, but the odds still aren't in their favor.

The former WWE tag team champions need one more man to even the playing field with their demented rivals, and there isn't a better candidate than Rob Van Dam. He's been absent from programming for the last year, but this would be a perfect place to fit him in.

He could produce a fun matchup with The Wyatt Family. The same can't be said for many ECW Originals, and the lack of roster depth makes it an ideal time for him to return to WWE.

Maybe The Dudley Boyz and Dreamer feel they can go at it alone, but RVD's showing up in Boston would be a pleasant surprise for those in attendance and for those who were hoping for a quality payoff.

Graham Mirmina, aka Graham "GSM" Matthews, is a journalism major at Endicott College. Visit his website, Next Era Wrestling, and "like" his official Facebook page to continue the conversation on all things wrestling.

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