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By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Sep 18, 2021 17:10 GMT

This week's WWE SmackDown was not at its best

#2 Flop on WWE SmackDown: Carmella’s weak booking on the show

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The women’s division finally got a match on WWE SmackDown. The last time we saw a women’s bout was three weeks ago. This week, a good tag team encounter was booked, but it met with a disappointing end. Liv Morgan and Toni Storm teamed up to take on Zelina Vega and Carmella, and all four superstars did well initially in the match.

However, it abruptly ended when Carmella accused Morgan of breaking her nose by slamming her onto the turnbuckle. After that, she retreated away from the ring when the referee finished counting to 10. While Morgan and Storm technically picked up a victory, no one really came out as a winner. A better conclusion would have helped in elevating all four superstars on the Blue brand.

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Following the match, Liv Morgan challenged Carmella to a match at Extreme Rules, which could be good for both superstars. But before that, she is scheduled to face Zelina Vega on WWE SmackDown next week.

We hope that the creative team will add more credibility to this rivalry and book Carmella strongly before facing Morgan. Although it's not a title feud, the writers need to avoid being complacent with the developments in the women’s division and avoid risking female superstars' interest.

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