5 mistakes WWE should avoid repeating with Finn Balor on SmackDown

#2 Finn Balor constantly pushed in matches with underwhelming finishes

Finn Balor deserves to be a part of good matches on the WWE main roster

There was a time when Finn Balor appeared regularly on WWE RAW. The only problem was that everyone knew that he would perform well but would lose after a surprise roll-up pinfall. Each of his matches looked underwhelming, which effectively started toying with his push every week. WWE cannot let that happen again, especially given the plethora of talent on SmackDown’s roster.

Look at this week’s episode for the perfect example. Finn Balor faced Sami Zayn in a highly entertaining match. Both superstars were given enough time to showcase their strengths, and they delivered a well-balanced match that made them look strong. Balor needs more bookings like this. All his jaw-dropping performances will amount to nothing if he starts taking meaningless losses once again.

This is not to say that Balor should win every match on SmackDown. At least the finish should be solid so that it doesn’t take a toll on his overall credibility. WWE can use someone like Finn Balor to create good rivalries without involving a title in each one of them.

As of now, the entire focus is on how he is booked against Roma Reigns. Everything Balor does in the coming weeks will show us if WWE is prepared to capitalize on his momentum appropriately.

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