WWE SmackDown: 1 Superstar who flopped and 4 who impressed – Roman Reigns unleashes hell on Kevin Owens, brand new champion crowned (December 25th, 2020)

#4 Impressed on WWE SmackDown: Kevin Owens

Kevin Owens has been incredible over the last couple of months

At this point, it seems borderline criminal not to appreciate WWE SmackDown Superstar Kevin Owens and his dedication towards the craft. Despite being dragged through hell at TLC, Owens put up a commendable fight against Roman Reigns in their Steel Cage match on the Blue brand this week. Though he was unsuccessful in winning the Universal Championship match, KO managed to steal the show with his resilient performance.

He faced a more vicious Reigns inside the steel cage at his brutal best right from the match's start. However, there was nothing that Reigns could do that would keep KO down for a long time. The latter kept coming back and shocked every single viewer with his determination to go after the champion on WWE SmackDown.

In the end, it was Jey Uso’s predictable interference that stopped Owens and allowed Reigns to retain his title. The latter stepped out of the cage only because KO was handcuffed to the steel structure. It was great seeing Owens in the title picture on WWE SmackDown, and given that Reigns still didn’t get a clean victory, we might see KO go after the title once again.

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