WWE SmackDown - Best and worst- Face turn teased, Big issue with Zelina Vega's comeback, Ideal replacement for Lars Sullivan?

#2 Best: Otis finds his footing as a vicious monster heel

This version of Otis could Dominate #MITB. I'd like to see someone try to take the #MITB briefcase from him this time around if he won. #SmackDown

— Ghost (@Androidd19) July 3, 2021

Otis used to be WWE SmackDown's lovable, goofy babyface with Heavy Machinery. Those days are long behind him but thankfully, the company seems invested in a new persona. What happened this week was absolutely awesome.

Obviously, the Lars Sullivan experiment on WWE SmackDown did not work out for reasons beyond the company's control. Maybe Otis can take up this position, and considering how he worked this week, excel in this particular role. He absolutely killed it!

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#2 Worst: Zelina Vega returns to WWE SmackDown and loses her match

.@YaOnlyLivvOnce picks up another BIG win on #SmackDown!#ZelinaVega #MITB @TheaTrinidad pic.twitter.com/AgFB9eYfCW

— WWE (@WWE) July 3, 2021

It's baffling why Sonya Deville isn't giving a slot to WWE SmackDown Superstar, Liv Morgan because nothing has been explained in this regard. Let's hope that justification will be provided in the coming weeks and it will be satisfying for the fans.

Of course, it's great to see Zelina Vega return. However, does it make sense to bring her back only to lose? Yes, Morgan needed to win to secure her spot, but this match could have certainly happened a week after Zelina Vega's WWE return.