WWE Crown Jewel 2019: 5 Superstars who flopped and 5 who didn't

#1 Flop – Cain Velasquez

Cain Velasquez was the only one who looked 'scared' last night

While Tyson Fury managed to have a decent match upon his in-ring debut, Cain Velasquez was subjected to the brutality of horrible booking.

After weeks of hyping up the encounter between Brock Lesnar and Velasquez, the creatives decided to end this match in less than two minutes. But there’s a big difference between this former UFC Champion and the rest of the Superstars who flopped at the PPV.

In his case, I cannot blame the booking alone.

Velasquez looked less than average inside the ring and his punches barely made contact with Lesnar. Needless to say, he did not come across as a threat. Forget the scar, he couldn’t even cause the ‘Beast Incarnate’ to break a sweat.

The only silver lining in this match was the brutal attack that Rey Mysterio laid on Lesnar after the match. The latter was hit by a steel chair multiple times and was forced to leave the ring with his title to escape the beatdown from Mysterio.

Hopefully, this storyline will see more of Lesnar and Mysterio feuding for the WWE Championship. As for Velasquez, he has a long way to go before he can become a dominant force in the pro-wrestling business. It takes time for fighters to transition from UFC to WWE and Velasquez may surprise us once he gets familiar with the art form.

I must add that Velasquez has had promising matches when he dons his Lucha wrestling attire. Now that he is set to work with WWE for few more months, could we see that side of him inside the squared circle?

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 Greg Bush