Best and worst of SmackDown after Backlash - Possible return & inter-gender match, Major issue with Matt Riddle's debut

#3 Best/Worst: Is Nikki Cross getting a singles push or not on SmackDown?

We found where @NikkiCrossWWE went!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/mjbL9E1iIy

— WWE (@WWE) June 20, 2020

Because Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross have such distinct personas, I loved that Cross was getting solo screen time on SmackDown this week. But at the same time, if this was a push for her, shouldn't she have pinned Sasha Banks?

I love the fact that WWE is trying something new and the unhinged part of Nikki Cross' persona is emerging on WWE SmackDown, but I have to say that this is one case where Sasha Banks could have afforded to take a loss even if she is going into a match with The IIconics on RAW. Yes, she is the current reigning and defending women's tag team Champion but this was a singles match.

"Where did @NikkiCrossWWE go?"#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/yOOSy5b9sM

— WWE (@WWE) June 20, 2020

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