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

#3 Finn Balor’s potential alliance with AJ Styles as an aftermath of WWE Draft

Finn Balor and AJ Styles are brilliant together

Finn Balor and AJ Styles share a long history that dates well beyond their days in WWE. They have been good friends for a long time, and they share incredible chemistry that translates well into their on-screen gimmicks.

A solid example would be their match at TLC 2017 when both superstars were booked for an impromptu match. Balor and Styles delivered the best in-ring bout of the night regardless of the limited time frame, and it was deemed an instant classic.

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Now that Finn Balor is back on the main roster and could potentially play a heel, it would be an excellent booking decision to involve him in a storyline with AJ Styles. Both superstars need to be on the same brand for that to happen, and it could all fall into place during the WWE Draft. It should be noted, albeit selfishly, that it would be better if both Styles and Balor were on WWE SmackDown.

Whether they are working together or against each other, Finn Balor and AJ Styles will leave no stone unturned in narrating a memorable story – the kind that we sometimes miss in modern-day wrestling.

Their potential alliance, followed by an eventual betrayal, has a dream match written all over it. Hopefully, the creative team will recognize this opportunity and lay their trust in two superstars at the brink of creating an epic saga.

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