5 things WWE SmackDown got right this week - Former Universal Champion returns; Cesaro shows some jealousy

#2 Cesaro gets a major spot on WWE SmackDown

🤯🤯🤯🤯#SmackDown @WWEDanielBryan @WWECesaro pic.twitter.com/7dgp9XUKzv

— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2021

Cesaro made an excuse earlier in the night while speaking on commentary on WWE SmackDown. However, he got a major match for himself later on in the show. The Swiss Cyborg competed against the Planet’s Champion, Daniel Bryan.

A nasty bump early in the match left Cesaro to nurse his head. However, he kept the pressure on Bryan and continued to show his skills in the ring. Cesaro and Bryan are arguably two of the best wrestlers in SmackDown today, and they put on a great show.

Both men delivered some massive strikes, and Bryan tried to lock Cesaro in the Yes Lock. However, Cesaro countered and applied the Sharpshooter in return before Bryan managed to reverse the move.

Bryan had the upper hand late in the match as he set up for the running knee. However, Cesaro countered and hit an uppercut before finishing him off with the Neutralizer for the win.

What. A. BATTLE! 👏👏👏@WWECesaro picks up a BIG win over @WWEDanielBryan on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/Djfw2yxlcD

— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2021

It was the best match of the night which also allowed The Swiss Cyborg to shine a week after Shinsuke Nakamura got over with the WWE Universe once again.

However, it’s interesting to note that Nakamura battled a heel during SmackDown while Cesaro took down a pure babyface.