5 Things WWE must do with Finn Balor's heel turn and 5 things they must avoid

#4 Must avoid – Weak booking

Balor needs to be involved in more and more epic rivalries

This is an extension of my previous point. Finn Balor’s heel turn will meet a disastrous end if he is once again booked as someone who takes up larger-than-life challenges but fails on the big occasions.

Although Balor is a heel, he is one of the best competitors in the promotion. If he fails in beating the babyfaces over and over again, his heel turn would eventually become pointless.

Instead, Balor should be booked in long-term feuds with top NXT Superstars where he is portrayed as an equally strong contender. WWE can also have him rely on dirty tactics to win matches but they must ensure that it makes him look smart, and not weak.

The creatives can involve Balor in unexpected segments where he has a monumental influence on the result. This move will help fetch more heat towards his character and allow the creatives to script unforeseen storylines in the process.

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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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