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WWE SmackDown: 2 Superstars who flopped and 3 who impressed – ‘Coward’ Roman Reigns hits back, Kevin Owens brutalized with steel chairs before TLC (Dec 18th, 2020)

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Dec 19, 2020 05:17 GMT

A lot happened on WWE SmackDown this week

#2 Impressed on SmackDown: Kevin Owens

Kevin Owes deserves another title run soon

For one reason or another, Kevin Owens had to spend a lot of time on the sidelines. But since it's him, KO would manage to make his rivalries seem interesting at all costs. Now that he finally got a chance to after the Universal Championship on SmackDown, Owens has left no stone unturned in creating one of the most entertaining WWE feuds this year. In fact, his performance tonight would simply make you wonder why he has been away from the main title picture for so long.

On SmackDown, Owens went after Roman Reigns with everything he had and was successful in riling up the Universal Champion. He called out Reigns for his hypocrisy and then chased him throughout the duration of the show. Unluckily for him, Owens was blindsided by Jey Uso who hit him multiple shots from a steel chair backstage. Owens was brutalized, but he still managed to go back inside the ring and stand in front of his nemesis.

Back inside the ring, KO ended up taking a lot of punishment at the hands of Roman Reigns. The latter wanted to make a statement as both him and Jey Uso ganged up on Owens while Paul Heyman watched from the ringside. The trio then went backstage, and in a shocking turn of events, KO managed to crawl back up despite the brutal beatdown that he received.

He sat on a chair, took a mic, and said that he would either take away the Universal Championship at TLC or die trying. This was a great and impactful way to close SmackDown - with KO emerging as one of the best babyfaces in WWE today.

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