WWE SmackDown Flops and Hits: Roman Reigns steals King Woods’ crown, big twists planned for Survivor Series

WWE SmackDown Flops and Hits: Roman Reigns steals King Woods’ crown, big twists planned for Survivor Series (12th November, 2021)

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Nov 13, 2021 04:13 GMT

WWE SmackDown ended on an interesting note

#4 Flop on WWE SmackDown: Charlotte Flair refuses to put her title on the line

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WWE SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair returned on the show tonight. She launched a verbal attack on RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch ahead of their upcoming match at Survivor Series. Both superstars are reportedly involved in a real-life rift, and The Queen left no stone unturned in making their feud seem as legit as it could get on television.

From questioning The Man's credibility to questioning her decision to return soon after her daughter's birth, there's no topic that Flair didn't cover in her monolog. She even encouraged the crowd to learn a new chant that could mock her counterpart from the Red brand. She also hailed herself as a star-maker, and soon Toni Storm walked out to dispute that claim.

Storm pointed out how Lynch puts her title on the line, but Flair doesn't do the same. She even suggested that the WWE SmackDown Women's Champion should defend her gold, but The Queen refused to do the same. She simply exited the ring, making all of Toni Storm's claims seem like the truth.

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Several backstage reports claimed the WWE is planning another 'Screwjob' involving Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch at Survivor Series. However, the creative team will find it difficult to book both heels equally well ahead of their match.

This kind of booking will ultimately push everyone to support Lynch at the pay-per-view, leaving little to no room for an exciting twist. Moreover, Flair should be booked as a fighting champion on WWE SmackDown. She can still manage to get heat from viewers while actively proving her in-ring worth.

Is the creative team purposely compromising Charlotte Flair's on-screen persona in light of the backstage heat between her and Becky Lynch?

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