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

#2 Finn Balor enters the Universal Championship picture

Finn Balor can get the WWE Universe talking with a few bold moves

Finn Balor has several accolades to his name during his time in WWE. However, the biggest of them is also associated with one of the most unfortunate incidents in the promotion’s history. If you don't know, the history between Balor and the Universal Championship dates back to when the said world title was first introduced in WWE.

In 2016, he made an impressive main roster debut and was immediately pushed into the world picture. He defeated Seth Rollins to become the inaugural Universal Champion. However, he also sustained a labrum tear during the bout. As a result, he was forced to relinquish his Universal Championship before taking some time off to recover from a shoulder injury.

Finn Balor had a few shots at the Universal Championship following his return, but none of them saw him getting the push that he deserved. It was difficult for him to pose a credible threat to the title when he was consistently booked as a meek challenger in front of superstars who were bigger in size. Ironically, nothing about his in-ring maneuvers suggests that he won’t put up a convincing fight.

This storyline has been in the making since Finn Balor had to step away from a historic victory. Of course, the writers should push him aggressively for a few months before putting him in the Universal Championship picture.

But sooner or later, he deserves to be a part of that conversation. Whether Finn Balor wins Royal Rumble for a title shot or gets his opportunity somehow, it would be compelling to watch him fight for a championship that he never technically lost.

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