WWE Day 1 Flops and Hits: Brock Lesnar wins title, The Bloodline make up for Roman Reigns’ absence (1st January, 2022)

#4 Hit on WWE Day 1: The Usos steal the show

Expand Tweet

The opening match of WWE Day 1 saw The Usos defend their SmackDown Tag Team Championships against The New Day. This was, without a doubt, the best match of the night.

Both teams engaged in an unforgettable encounter to kickstart the new year and set excellent standards for the tag team division in the process. King Woods, Kofi Kingston, Jey and Jimmy Uso deserve to be hailed for their performances this weekend.

The relentless series of jaw-dropping offenses, mind games, and in-ring narrative was simply off the charts. There were multiple spots in the match that forced the crowd to rise to its feet and cheer for the superstars battling it out inside the ring.

In the end, The Usos prevailed as they defeated their old rivals in the title match. If anything, they showed just how important they are when compared to Roman Reigns when it comes to representing The Bloodline’s dominance in the company.

Expand Tweet

The Usos and The New Day have faced each other in multiple matches throughout their careers. They have always delivered epic bouts, and Day 1 was no different. It makes you think that a booking so repetitive it can still steal the show after years of familiar battles. It will now be interesting to see who steps up to challenge The Usos 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.

Know More

Edited by Kaushik Das