WWE SmackDown: 2 Superstars who flopped and 4 who impressed – Roman Reigns offends top babyface, 4-time world champion hijacks the main event (April 16, 2021)

#3 Impressed on WWE SmackDown: Kevin Owens

Kevin Owens was brutal in his match against Sami Zayn

This week’s episode of WWE SmackDown confirmed that the feud between Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn is far from over. The two superstars previously faced each other at WrestleMania 37, where KO picked up the win. He once again faced Zayn on the Blue brand this week and delivered an exciting match. Both superstars looked strong throughout their in-ring encounter.

Sami Zayn looked more vicious in his offense, and it fetched a brilliant response from Owens. Both superstars share a long history and are close friends, which adds so much more to their in-ring chemistry. From brutalizing each other inside the squared circle to using the announce desk for risky maneuvers, Zayn and KO did it all on WWE SmackDown this week.

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Kevin Owens ultimately won the match via count-out after Zayn refused to return to the ring. Hence, KO was not satisfied with the win, and he chased Zayn up the ramp. He brought Zayn back into the ring and delivered a Stunner. His opponent is now expected to respond next week. The best part about this feud on WWE SmackDown is that Sami Zayn is finally involved in a rivalry that does justice to his in-ring talent.

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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