Best and Worst of SmackDown: Big mistake from 2020 to be avoided, 2 popular babyfaces lose their push?

#3. Worst: No big plans for Big E or Drew McIntyre on SmackDown

Drew McIntyre made his triumphant return to SmackDown after suffering an injury at WWE Day 1 at the hands of Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss. This was, of course, an angle to write off McIntyre as he recovered from legitimate neck issues, and he returned far sooner than expected after an intensive rehab.

He is set to face Moss in a Day 1 rematch at Elimination Chamber, and he was made to look good this week as he took out Corbin's stooge with a Claymore Kick. A shoutout to Madcap Moss for finally telling a legitimately funny joke this week.

But there seems to be zero indication whatsoever of McIntyre getting any big push at the moment. While he is being protected carefully and will be used sparsely ahead of WrestleMania to prevent another injury, he may not be Roman Reigns' challenger anytime soon.

Along with him, Big E seems to have had a legitimate downfall. RAW's No.1 draft pick is now a star on the blue brand and has seemingly been relegated to a tag team position once again. It's a disappointment after the promising 2021 that he had.