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?

#5 Could Tommaso Ciampa make his SmackDown debut?

Tommaso Ciampa can do a lot on SmackDown

In the last episode of NXT, we saw Tommaso Ciampa locking horns with his biggest rival, Johnny Gargano. Their match was billed as the final showdown between the two best-friend-turned-enemies and they delivered a fantastic bout. In the end, Gargano prevailed with the help of his wife, Candice LeRae after she attacked Ciampa with a low blow.

The whole point of this match was to establish the fact that the two of them can’t be together in NXT and both of them were determined to show why they belonged to the Black and Gold brand. Even though Ciampa didn’t lose in clean fashion, it is fair to assume that WWE will use this result to bring Ciampa on the main roster.

NXT Superstar Bianca Belair arrived on RAW earlier this week and on SmackDown, we can see Ciampa coming back to SmackDown where he spent a little time last year. Having said that, the fans can be assured that they will see Ciampa and Gargano locking horns somewhere down the line.

But for now, someone like him is needed for brewing fresh, intense rivalries on SmackDown.

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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