After weeks of feuding with Shorty G, ‘King’ Baron Corbin is now set to take on Roman Reigns. The latter has had a good run in the last few months and is in great momentum.
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Considering the fact that WWE are slowly building up for Reigns’ ultimate push for the title, a feud with Corbin will help them add more credibility to the Big Dog’s return to the top.
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Corbin is arguably the most hated heel on the main roster today. He has a special way of getting under the skin of his opponents as well as the viewers. Anyone who challenges Corbin’s false sense of superiority automatically gets the crowd to cheer for him.
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Thus, Reigns will very likely end up getting more support if he feuds with Corbin. It would be a perfect opportunity for the Big Dog to make a statement. After all, Corbin might be the ‘king’ but the Blue brand is still Reigns' yard.
These two Superstars were set to main-event SmackDown this week but now, we will see that encounter unfold next Friday. Will WWE turn this one-off encounter into an extended rivalry? Let’s find out.
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