WWE SmackDown: 2 Superstars who flopped and 3 who impressed (March 19, 2021)

#2 Flopped on WWE SmackDown: Seth Rollins

Seth Rollins couldn't fight back against Nakamura

Seth Rollins didn’t have a lot to do on WWE SmackDown this week. He entered the ring and boasted about his vicious attack on Cesaro last week. The Architect had used a chair to assault Cesato, and the latter was forced to take time off while dealing with the aftermath. That said, Rollins’ praises for himself were cut short by Shinsuke Nakamura, who has an alliance with Cesaro.

Nakamura entered the ring and attacked Rollins. The latter was taken aback by Nakamura, and he didn’t do much to retaliate. While the segment indeed showed Nakamura in strong light, Rollins could have also been booked like the best version of his heel self. He is yet to re-establish himself as a significant threat on WWE SmackDown. Few segments have helped this cause since his return on the Blue brand, but others not so much.

Rollins is now scheduled to face Nakamura at Fastlane on Sunday. It would be great to see him back at a pay-per-view, but we expect interferences in this match. Superstars like Cesaro and Murphy could come to the aid of Nakamura and Rollins, respectively. It will be interesting to see how this match will fuel the ongoing feud between Rollins and Cesaro on WWE SmackDown.

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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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Edited by Kaushik Das