5 Best possible directions for Finn Balor after his return on WWE SmackDown – Big gamble ahead, iconic feuds in the making?

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Jul 17, 2021 08:16 GMT

Finn Balor is one of the best performers in WWE today

#4 Finn Balor sets his sights on the Intercontinental Championship

Finn Balor can enter the title picture with ease

Back in 2019, Finn Balor enjoyed a brief run with the Intercontinental Championship. He brought the title from RAW over to SmackDown after moving to the blue brand during the WWE Draft.

Soon after that, he lost the Intercontinental Championship to Shinsuke Nakamura at Extreme Rules. It should be mentioned that even though this match was practically flawless, it was shockingly scheduled for the pre-show.

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Balor left the main roster less than a month after this loss, but we will talk more about it later in the article. For now, we are convinced that he has enough reason to go after the Intercontinental Championship after his return on WWE SmackDown tonight.

The title is currently held by Apollo Crews, who was involved in a lengthy title feud with Big E until recently. Since his heel turn, Crews thinks of himself as a Nigerian Prince and has found a trusted ally in Commander Azeez.

The duo have formed a dominant partnership on WWE SmackDown. However, it also leaves the writers with an opportunity to craft a huge push for Finn Balor. It would account for a good story-telling if he comes back and fights for the title that he lost on his way out. If the kings can battle for gold, why should the princes hold back?

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Kaushik Das