SmackDown after WrestleMania preview: Epic betrayal on the cards, Braun Strowman to feud with former ally?

SmackDown after WrestleMania preview: Epic betrayal on the cards, Braun Strowman to feud with former ally? (April 10, 2020)

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Apr 10, 2020 16:08 GMT

What's in store on this week's SmackDown?

#2 Braun Strowman’s first SmackDown as the Universal Champion and his next feuds

Is the 'monster Among Men' prepared for a new challenge?

In a shocking turn of events, we saw Braun Strowman defeat Goldberg to become the new Universal Champion. The ‘Monster Among Men’ was called in as a last-minute replacement for Roman Reigns who pulled out of WrestleMania 36 as a precaution against COVID-19. All of this led to Strowman picking up a world title that he has deserved for so long.

Tonight, Strowman will appear as the Universal Champion on SmackDown for the first time and there are high chances that we will see him initiate a feud with someone. He could also announce an open challenge that will allow other Superstars to come out and try their luck at winning the title.

Having said that, it is important for WWE to keep Strowman as a Champion for some time.

Hence, one-off encounters and good feuds will be instrumental in adding credibility to Strowman’s Championship reign. Following that, he is most likely to initiate a rivalry with the likes of Roman Reigns with whom he shares a long history and technically, got his hands on the title because the ‘Big Dog’ didn’t compete.

Beyond that, he will inevitably feud with ‘The Fiend’ Bray Wyatt as the two were once members of the Wyatt Family.

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 Zaid Khan