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

#1 Flopped on WWE SmackDown: Bianca Belair

Bianca Belair could have been book better in this match

Don’t get this writer wrong, Bianca Belair is an incredible athlete, and she was good inside the ring on WWE SmackDown. However, her booking on this week’s episode did not help the rising Superstar’s recent push on the Blue brand. Belair teamed up with Sasha Banks to challenge Charlotte Flair and Asuka for the women’s tag team championships in a triple-threat elimination match. The third team saw Carmella and Bayley align forces to challenge for the gold.

Overall, the match was good as several secondary storylines were running parallel to each other. It was particularly good to see Banks and Belair working so well inside the ring. Unfortunately for Belair, all the momentum on her side couldn’t help her in the final moments of the match. Instead, she was the one who got pinned as Charlotte Flair retained the tag team titles for her team on WWE SmackDown.

While some may argue that this did not make Belair look weak, it is important to note that this is not the first time this month when she has been pinned in a clean fashion. WWE SmackDown desperately needs new faces to step up and pose a serious threat to the women’s championship. Such booking would only compromise the build-up for someone like Belair. On the other hand, Bayley or Carmella wouldn’t have suffered much if Charlotte Flair pinned them.

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.

Know More

Edited by Kaushik Das