WWE RAW: 2 superstars who flopped and 3 who impressed – Randy Orton’s devastating RKOs, 3-time world champion brutalized by returning superstar (May 10th, 2021)

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified May 11, 2021 13:25 GMT

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#1 Flopped on WWE RAW: Jeff Hardy

Jeff Hardy could have done more on WWE RAW

Jeff Hardy returned to action on WWE RAW this week. He faced Jinder Mahal in a singles match that resulted in an easy victory for the latter. It was quite an underwhelming booking involving Hardy, and the creative should be blamed for not doing enough with his presence inside the ring. Hardy barely had a couple of spots during which he was seen fighting back.

This match was evidently set up to introduce Shanky and Veer. However, Mahal never had to seek help from two of his allies who were present at ringside. Instead, he dominated Jeff Hardy throughout the match and used the Khallas to pin his opponent in the middle of the ring. It would have been much better if the match was well-balanced between the two WWE RAW Superstars.

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Jeff Hardy is brilliant at putting over younger talents. However, it would barely make a difference if Hardy is continuously subjected to weak booking on WWE RAW. The creative should use him to help elevate heels that are actively pursuing feuds at a mid-card level. Hopefully, we will see him involved in better matches and storylines going forward.

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