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

#1 What’s next for Braun Strowman

The 'Monster Among Men' finally got his hands on the title

Last week, Braun Strowman defeated Shinsuke Nakamura to win the Intercontinental Title and kickstarted his first Singles title reign in WWE history. The ‘Monster Among Men’ had defeated Nakamura in a non-title match that won him a shot at the Championship. He made the best use of the opportunity and finally got his hands on the gold.

Tonight, we might see Nakamura return along with Cesaro and Sami Zayn with an intention to challenge Strowman for a rematch. However, it is safe to say that the IC Title will not change hands this week. Moreover, this championship feud may allow room for the development of new alliances on the Blue brand.

Once Strowman successfully defends his title, we may see him engage in several one-off encounters with the rest of the SmackDown roster until the WWE creative stumble across an engaging rivalry. For now, he is expected to use his championship reign as a stepping stone in his journey to the top. If booked well, Strowman can elevate the Intercontinental Championship to great heights.

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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