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By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Jul 24, 2021 07:05 GMT

#4 Hit on WWE SmackDown: Kevin Owens defends Baron Corbin

Kevin Owens is one of the most entertaining superstars in WWE

Baron Corbin returned on WWE SmackDown to continue his redemption arc. He crossed paths with Kevin Owens backstage and apologized for his comments last week. Owens, who had responded with a Stunner then, decided to take a kinder route this week. He gave Corbin some cash, but the latter was about to take a much more painful hit.

OOPS. 😳🎯#SmackDown @BaronCorbinWWE @ShotziWWE @TeganNoxWWE_ pic.twitter.com/75ejJFBetp
— WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2021

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At the same time, Shotzi and Nox were trying to fix their tank when one of its parts flew and hit Corbin straight between his legs. He immediately fell to the ground, allowing The Dirty Dawgs an opportunity to steal all of Corbin’s money. Owens rushed back to the scene and used a steel chair to chase Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode away from the backstage area on WWE SmackDown.

What a rollercoaster 15 seconds for @BaronCorbinWWE on #SmackDown. pic.twitter.com/oQcX6IneHi
— WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2021

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We often talk about how brilliant Owens is at playing a heel. However, his recent babyface run on WWE SmackDown proves that he is one of the most complete performers in pro wrestling today.

KO might work as a catalyst in Corbin’s supposed redemption, and they could team up to take on The Dirty Dawgs next week. Hopefully, we will see an engaging storyline involving Owens and Corbin over the next few weeks.

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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