WWE Supersized SmackDown Flops and Hits: Brock Lesnar’s mind games against Roman Reigns, epic Street Fight for titles (October 15th, 2021)

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Oct 16, 2021 14:00 GMT

WWE SmackDown had an interesting show lined up for this week

#1 Flop/Hit on Supersized SmackDown: Naomi takes an underwhelming loss, potential reason to join The Bloodline?

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Last week, SmackDown confirmed Sonya Deville’s in-ring return for a match against Naomi. There is no apparent reason behind the tension between the two of them but it was still good to see them back in action. Or at least, that’s what the company advertised. The match came with a twist on the show as Deville introduced Shayna Baszler and turned it into a two-on-one handicap match.

Naomi still went into battle but the odds were stacked against her. She could barely land an offense and even Deville took a step back, allowing Baszler to inflict most of the punishment. In the end, Naomi couldn’t withstand her blows and Deville put her feet on top of the opponent to win her first match in over a year.

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While it was difficult to see a two-time SmackDown Women’s Champion take an embarrassing loss, it was not necessarily a bad thing. It will help draw more heat towards this feud that will ultimately work well in giving Naomi the attention she needs. It will also give her the opportunity to get the crowd’s support as the crowd progresses.

Moreover, this might finally prompt her to join Roman Reigns and The Usos on the Blue brand. The Bloodline have dominated the Friday night show and this would help them conquer the women’s division as well. That said, this angle will have its challenges as Naomi will have to match both Reigns and The Usos’ in-ringwork and persona.

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