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#3 Flopped on WWE RAW: Elias

This author genuinely wonders if the WWE RAW creative has forgotten all about Elias' caliber. Somehow, he finds himself involved in storylines against some of the best Superstars on WWE RAW, and then, he is booked for one disappointing segment after another. It would be safe to say that this week's show was no different. Tonight, Elias faced Jeff Hardy in a singles match right after the latter locked horns with Jaxson Ryker.

It is important to mention that during the match between Jeff Hardy and Jaxson Ryker, Elias decided to distract The Charismatic Enigma. This led to Ryker rolling up his opponent from behind, and he pinned Jeff Hardy within seconds. Following that, Jeff Hardy called out Elias for his cheap theatrics because he claimed that he was 'injured'. Anyway, we move forward to the match that saw Jeff Hardy easily dominate his opponent throughout its duration on WWE RAW.

Elias struggled to gain control over their match at any given point. He should have received a couple of chances to look like an equal, if not better, than his opponent inside the ring tonight. This rivalry is quite promising, but it is on the brink of losing its charm if Elias is continuously booked as an afterthought on WWE RAW. He is a good heel and can account for a short, entertaining narration unless booked as a boring heel who has no ounce of credibility left in him. We hope that the creative will put a little more effort into booking Elias over the coming weeks.

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