WWE SmackDown Preview: Seth Rollins crashes Roman Reigns’ party to get his revenge, top champion in a big rematch (21st January, 2022)

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Jan 21, 2022 18:01 GMT

SmackDown has an interesting show lined up for this week

#4 Naomi gets her rematch against WWE SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair

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WWE SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair was involved in a war of words with Half of Famer Lita last week. The latter had the last laugh during their brief encounter, but The Queen cannot remain distracted by the past events.

Former champion Naomi made her way into the title picture earlier this month. She, unfortunately, lost the match against The Queen because of Sonya Deville's interferences, but things didn't end there.

Naomi now has a chance to prove herself as a deserving title contender in her rematch against Charlotte Flair tonight on SmackDown. She will look to pick up a huge victory on the show and win a future shot at the women's championship.

In the absence of Sasha Banks and Bayley, Naomi is the one who can pose a serious threat to Flair's title reign, and hopefully, this time, she will finally be involved in a bout that has a clean finish.

#3 Sami Zayn extends his title aspirations on WWE SmackDown

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Recent reports confirmed that Sami Zayn had signed a long-term contract with the company. He is also the title contender for Shinsuke Nakamura's Intercontinental Championship, and the two superstars are expected to engage in the high-stakes match in the future.

Zayn recently lost against Rick Boogs and was on the receiving end of Nakamura's devastating blow. But that has not crushed his spirits. Determined to prove himself as a victim of a conspiracy, Sami Zayn will leave no stone unturned in pushing his narrative on the blue brand.

It will be interesting to see what's next for this title feud, especially considering that Shinsuke Nakamura has not defended his championship in months.

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