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#2 Flopped on WWE RAW: Mace

Mace needs a little more time to refine himself on WWE RAW

Last night, on WWE RAW, RETRIBUTION’s Mace locked horns with Xavier Woods in a singles match. It would be safe to say that this match did not live up to our expectations. Despite claiming a victory over Woods, Mace did not look promising inside the ring. Some may argue that he is a lot more talented and probably deserves a little more time.

While that is acceptable, it is important to point out that tonight’s match was laced with multiple botches throughout its duration. Mace did not come across as a huge threat unless he had help from his fellow teammates who were also present on the ringside. Mace got the worse of this in-ring meeting with Xavier Woods because the latter is already an established performer on WWE RAW.

We hope that Mace will make the best of his upcoming opportunities as he is someone who could improve immensely inside the ring. However, for now, the creative should use Mustafa Ali and T-Bar more often, especially since it is Ali who has kickstarted this feud against The New Day. The leader of RETRIBUTION believes that Kofi Kingston took his spot back in 2019 and he now wants to make the New Day member pay on WWE RAW.

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 Kaushik Das