WWE SmackDown Preview: Draft 2021 gets underway, Brock Lesnar returns to confront Roman Reigns, Former Champion turns heel (1st October, 2021)

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Oct 01, 2021 15:56 GMT

WWE SmackDown has an interesting show lined up for this week

#2 The Usos set to meet new challengers for SmackDown Tag Team Championships

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The Usos successfully defended their WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships against The Street Profits at Extreme Rules. While Roman Reigns will need them on his side if Brock Lesnar returns tonight, the episode could also help establish their next title challengers. It’s highly likely that they will kickstart a feud with The Alpha Academy.

Otis and Chad Gable have enjoyed a dominant run on WWE SmackDown since the beginning of the year. Despite limited opportunities, both superstars have established themselves as credible contenders in the tag team division.

They were also involved in a stare-down with The Usos right before Extreme Rules. They might be the next superstars who will step up and challenge Jey and Jimmy Uso for the tag team titles.

#1 Edge set to return on WWE SmackDown

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Last month, Edge and Seth Rollins faced each other in a brutal match on WWE SmackDown which marked the second clash of their intense rivalry. With that, both superstars now have one win each under their belt. Rollins recently called out The Rated-R Superstar and said that he wants to face him again, and will continue to punish him until he is no longer seen as “Edge Lite”.

Edge addressed the comments and confirmed that he will return on WWE SmackDown this week to confront Rollins. Their last meeting ended with The Rated-R Superstar being rushed out of the arena on a stretcher. However, they are still expected to meet in another fight that might ultimately put an end to their ongoing feud.

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