WWE SmackDown before Royal Rumble Preview: Roman Reigns destroys Kevin Owens, top Superstar becomes favourite to win at the PPV? (Jan 29th, 2021)

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Jan 29, 2021 15:00 GMT

#5 Sami Zayn enters himself in the Intercontinental Championship picture on WWE SmackDown

Sami Zayn knows how to make most of a situation

Earlier this month, we saw Apollo Crews defeat Sami Zayn on WWE SmackDown. Last week, Zayn sought revenge when he stopped Crews from winning the title by interfering in the championship match. It is evident that Zayn is not happy to have lost his title and is now looking to get his hands back on the gold.

Tonight, on WWE SmackDown, we could see him involved in an altercation with both Big E and Apollo Crews. Eventually, this would lead to a triple-threat match between Zayn, Crews, and Big E for the IC title. While the last few weeks haven’t been very kind for Zayn, things could change for him starting tonight.

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Overall, WWE SmackDown’s final show before Royal Rumble 2021 could show promising developments. We expect to see more title matches added to the card which currently boasts of just three matches. In addition to that, we expect to see a glimpse of what will happen on Sunday with top Superstars making big statements throughout the show.

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