WWE SmackDown Preview: Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar return

WWE SmackDown Preview: Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar return; four-time champion under scrutiny (7th January, 2022)

Modified Jan 07, 2022 17:28 GMT

WWE SmackDown had an interesting show lined up for this week

#2 What’s next for WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair

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WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair was involved in a title feud with budding superstar Toni Storm. They were expected to engage in a lengthy feud until Storm was released from the company. Now, The Queen will have to look for fresh challengers on the blue brand, and she will start doing so tonight.

Former champion Sasha Banks is the only one on WWE SmackDown at the moment who could pose a legitimate threat to Charlotte’s title reign. However, Banks recently went through an injury scare and may not be at her best to compete in an extended feud. Thus, we could see the likes of Naomi, Shayna Baszler, Natalya, or Xia Li challenge the champion for the title.

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#1 Will Sheamus extend his feud with Cesaro on WWE SmackDown?

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WWE SmackDown superstars Sheamus and Cesaro have been involved in a feud over the last few weeks. At Day 1, the Celtic Warrior teamed up with his protégé Ridge Holland to take on Cesaro and Ricochet.

Unfortunately, Holland suffered from a broken nose in the middle of the match after Ricochet accidentally kicked him in the face. This led to Sheamus essentially battling Cesaro and Ricochet in a handicap match, which made him look like a huge babyface.

While Sheamus and Cesaro share an exciting history that should be used to set the tone for long-term storytelling, the recent turn of events has opened up a lot of possibilities for writers to explore.

Sheamus is over with the crowd despite being a heel and could do well in prominent title pictures on WWE SmackDown. Since Drew McIntyre is expected to take time off television after sustaining injuries at Day 1, could we see Sheamus emerge as Roman Reigns’ next challenger in the coming 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 Arjun Kumar