WWE SmackDown: 1 star who flopped and 4 who impressed – Daniel Bryan humbles Roman Reigns and Edge, top champion suffers embarrassing loss (April 2, 2021)

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Apr 03, 2021 20:09 GMT

WWE SmackDown Superstars have stepped up their game ahead of WrestleMania 37

IMPRESSED on WWE SmackDown - Otis

Otis is finally comfortable with his current run on WWE SmackDown, and its impact on his performances over the last few weeks has been evident.

Otis looks more convincing in his attacks inside the ring. He also works well alongside Chad Gable, and the two have been impressive on the blue brand ever since they turned heel.

Otis competed in an eight-man tag team match this week. The Alpha Academy teamed up with WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode to take on the Street Profits and the Mysterios. Otis did well against each of his opponents and ruthlessly assaulted them during the match.

The match's closing moments saw Otis deliver an impactful splash from the middle rope that helped him pin Montez Ford. At the moment, he is looking like the best version of himself.

Due to Otis' current form, the Alpha Academy are quickly emerging as a massive threat in the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship picture. He is expected to deliver a dominating performance during the title match next week.

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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