WWE SmackDown: 2 Superstars who flopped and 3 who impressed – Roman Reigns’ next feud, big heel turn teased on the show (Jan 8th, 2021)

#2 Flopped on WWE SmackDown: King Corbin

Surely WWE can use King Corbin in a better fashion

To put it plainly, WWE SmackDown shouldn’t have included King Corbin in the Gauntlet Match tonight. There was no build-up to back him up, and it would have been better to give away his spot to someone else. While Corbin certainly deserves to be used more on WWE SmackDown, it doesn’t help that he is only brought in when the creative struggle to find someone else.

Tonight, he faced Shinsuke Nakamura in an underwhelming encounter. Corbin, who is often booked as a smart heel on WWE SmackDown, struggled to find his foot against Nakamura. Now, some may argue that the latter is an established Superstar who has is arguably one of the better performers in the promotion. However, it is important to remember that even he hasn’t been booked as strongly on the blue brand until this week.

Somehow, the creative seems to have forgotten that Corbin is the current ‘King of the Ring’. He goes missing from the action for weeks at a stretch and then is brought back when someone else needs to get over.

At the time when WWE SmackDown needs good heels in the midcard, they should use Corbin in a better way so that he can be involved in good storylines that will eventually help push other Superstars. He naturally draws heat from the fans – something that should be capitalised upon.

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 Alan John