SmackDown Preview: Daniel Bryan reveals his future plans, WWE legend to return and challenge The Fiend? (Feb 7, 2020)

Modified Feb 07, 2020 15:54 GMT

The Blue brand is back with yet another exciting episode

#2 Is Naomi eyeing the SmackDown Women’s Championship?

Naomi would like to have a shot at the title

The entire Friday Night SmackDown felt the glow when Naomi made her return after spending nearly six months away from WWE television. Just before that, she was seen participating in the Women’s Royal Rumble 2020. Her arrival on the Blue brand has definitely strengthened its roster and she could be the next challenger for Bayley’s SmackDown Championship.

The feud between Bayley and Lacey Evans seems to have to come to an end with the Champion gaining her victory and establishing herself as a dominant force – at least on paper. It is evident that Bayley desperately needs interesting feuds to keep her championship reign interesting. Even the hype surrounding her heel turn has died down.

She is expected to engage in a rivalry with Sasha Banks but the latter is out of action due to an injury. Rumors suggest that the two best friends will lock horns for the title at WrestleMania. Therefore, in the meantime, WWE might be planning to initiate a brief feud between Bayley and Naomi by having the latter challenge for the SmackDown Women’s Championship.

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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 Akhilesh Tirumala