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By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified May 15, 2021 14:02 GMT

WWE SmackDown had a great show lined up for fans this week

#4 and #5 Natalya and Tamina win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships on SmackDown

Tamina and Natalya had a great night on WWE SmackDown

This week’s episode of WWE SmackDown saw the Women’s tag team titles change hands. Following a promising run, Natalya and Tamina finally earned a shot at Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler’s gold. The SmackDown duo then faced the former champions in an entertaining match and walked out of the show with the tag team championships.

Natalya and Tamina relied on their newfound aggression, and they were determined to give their best inside the ring. Both teams engaged in a good back and forth in a fast-paced encounter on SmackDown. In the match's final moments, Nia Jax delivered a Samoan Drop on Natalya, who wasn’t the legal competitor. Before Jax could get back on her feet, Tamina delivered a Superfly Splash off the top rope and pinned her to win the tag team titles for her team.

Both Natalya and Tamina deserved this win, especially after their recent booking on SmackDown. They might have a rematch with Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler after WrestleMania Backlash. Moreover, losing the titles might eventually lead to a split between Jax and Baszler on WWE RAW. The Queen of Spades can use a brief singles run on the Red brand before entering the women’s title picture again.

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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