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

#1 Finn Balor’s “Demon King” hunts Bray Wyatt’s “The Fiend”

Finn Balor has an old score to settle with "The Fiend"

Most of the angles involving Finn Balor that we have discussed so far have some sort of poetic ring to them, but nothing comes quite as close to this one. After losing the Intercontinental Championship in 2019, he crossed paths with “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt.

The two engaged in a match at SummerSlam that ended with Balor losing in an underwhelming fashion. It was also his last appearance on the main roster before tonight.

Two years later, Balor is back on SmackDown while Wyatt is part of the RAW roster. It might take a while, but both superstars will eventually cross paths in WWE. It would be perfect to have Balor bring out his Demon King persona to confront The Fiend. A feud between two mystical alter-egos would undoubtedly make for an entertaining match, as long as both are booked in an equally dominant manner.

The WWE creative team has done well in limiting Finn Balor’s Demon King gimmick to sporadic appearances. It helps protect that persona while simultaneously allowing viewers to recognize him as an equally good competitor. As a heel, he could be convinced that he doesn’t need the alter ego until he comes face to face with The Fiend again.

Bray Wyatt has requested time off due to personal reasons and it will be a while before we see him back inside the ring. Thus, the writers will have enough time to push Finn Balor as one of their top superstars while subtly preparing for a feud that has been in the making for two years. It’s not that we see long-term storylines often these days. Maybe this feud will make up for what we have missed.

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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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