5 reasons why Finn Balor’s win over Johnny Gargano is good for business

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WWE can't afford to put these Superstars in his rushed feuds

As mentioned in the previous slide, Finn Balor’s victory over Johnny Gargano will allow WWE to extend this rivalry. WWE would not likely want to put a match between the two on Wednesday night television unless it’s for something big, like determining the Number 1 contender for the NXT Championship. Hence, we can expect that they will continue attacking each other on TV, both physically and verbally, but another match will be saved for when the time is right.

In the meantime, there is always a possibility that both men will find other enemies from the stacked NXT roster. A few one-off encounters with other Superstars and shorter in-between feuds will prevent the storyline involving the biggest Superstars of the Black and Gold brand from growing stale by avoiding having them men at each others' throats week-in and week-out all the way until WrestleMania weekend (and possibly beyond).

However, if Balor had lost his match, it would have essentially ended the storyline before it reached its full potential. That would have also forced the creatives to hurriedly book brand new feuds and come up with different ways to create conflict instead of letting things evolve and grow naturally, which has always been the NXT way.

Fortunately for us, that is not the case. So, while Balor and Gargano continue with their feud, the creative minds will have enough time to carefully create compelling storylines for both those individuals respectively before it is time for them to meet again.

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 Nicholas A. Marsico