6 Things WWE subtly told us on SmackDown: Future opponent for Roman Reigns teased, Top superstar's push officially canceled?

#4 Finn Balor being on SmackDown is a great sign

Finn Balor is a SmackDown star again!

Finn Balor is back on SmackDown and the WWE main roster after nearly two years. After the summer of 2019, when NXT officially became the third brand of WWE with its show on the USA Network, Finn Balor moved back to the black and gold brand.

Success was inevitable, with Finn Balor enjoying a solid second reign as the NXT Champion before Karrion Kross won back the title he never lost. But now that the crowds are back, so is Balor.

Welcome back to the #BalorClub, @WWEUniverse!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/vlZxpE0Rh0

— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021

Sami Zayn expected the SmackDown crowd to be on his side, citing all the "conspiracies" against him. What he was met with wasn't just boos, but the returning Finn Balor.

Balor came back and took him out, making a big splash on SmackDown. It's a great first feud to have and we expect them to begin imminently next week on SmackDown. This could be the start of a big journey for the former Universal Champion.

Art.#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/YHL1phpBDB

— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021

Finn Balor being on SmackDown might even be better than a move to RAW. Why? Because the blue brand is the A-Show for WWE right now, which is why stars such as Roman Reigns, Edge, and Seth Rollins are on it.

WWE needs top-tier babyfaces on SmackDown and Finn Balor could be a legitimate challenger for Roman Reigns by the end of the year if the Tribal Chief hold on to the Universal Championship.