WWE SmackDown Preview: Roman Reigns’ next title feud with 8-time champion, former world champion gets a warning (April 16, 2021)

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Apr 16, 2021 14:44 GMT

WWE SmackDown must deliver a good show after an underwhelming RAW earlier this week

#3 Who will challenge Bianca Belair for the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship next?

Bianca Belair picked a huge victory at WrestleMania

Bianca Belair defeated Sasha Banks to win the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 37. Although their feud was slightly underwhelming on the road to the pay-per-view, both superstars delivered a memorable match in the main event of WrestleMania’s first night. This also marked the beginning of Belair’s first-ever title reign in the company.

The newly crowned WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion is expected to address her WrestleMania victory on the show this week. However, the segment is bound to have interferences from a few former champions. We could see Sasha Banks demand a title rematch and continue her feud with Belair on the Blue brand.

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Apart from Banks, Belair will also have to look out for Bayley or Carmella. Belair and Bayley feuded on WWE SmackDown for a long time before the 2021 Women’s Royal Rumble winner shifted her focus to the title. Carmella has also been eager to reclaim the championship ever since she returned on WWE SmackDown. It will be exciting to see what the creative has in store for Belair’s title run.

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