WWE SmackDown: 5 Biggest news stories - Bianca Belair carries Otis, Roman Reigns gets ambushed (January 22, 2021)

#3. Bianca Belair lifted Otis and defeated Bayley in an obstacle challenge on WWE SmackDown

WITH EASE!!#SmackDown #ESTofWWE @BiancaBelairWWE @otiswwe pic.twitter.com/RCcKGiYOqO

— WWE (@WWE) January 23, 2021

Bianca Belair and Bayley's WWE SmackDown feud resulted in an obstacle course challenge on this week's episode. The idea came about in the previous episode during Bianca Belair's guest appearance on the inaugural edition of Bayley's "Ding Dong, Hello!" Show.

Belair's entire persona is primarily built upon her athleticism, which is why Bayley had to resort to petty shenanigans in the obstacle course challenge. Before Belair's turn, Bayley ordered the crew to add higher hurdles. Also, Bayley had carried Chad Gable on top of her during the course, but it was revealed in a twist that Belair would have to carry Otis instead.

Gable and Otis were included creatively and efficiently in this segment, which was appreciable. Belair's babyface character managed to overcome the odds as she defeated Bayley's obstacle course time record, despite the shenanigans.

But The Role Model became a sore loser instead, as she attacked The EST of WWE after the challenge was over.

😮😮😮#SmackDown @itsBayleyWWE @BiancaBelairWWE pic.twitter.com/gk6YDgBSpG

— WWE (@WWE) January 23, 2021

These kinds of competitions can become a little too gimmicky for entertainment purposes, but Bayley and Bianca Belair's segment delivered on its premise during this week's WWE SmackDown.