WWE SmackDown Flops and Hits: Brock Lesnar brutally exposes Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman cries on TV, bold prediction about Kevin Owens' future (1st October, 2021)

#4 Flop on WWE SmackDown: Kevin Owens' booking is posing serious questions about his future

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Kevin Owens once again lost to Happy Corbin on WWE SmackDown. We are now at a point where unclean finishes are no longer a problem because KO has been subjected to multiple underwhelming losses. His current booking on the Blue brand has forced us to think that he is indeed AEW-bound and is only waiting for his contract to end, which runs until January.

To his credit, Owens still fought inside the ring like it was the main event, but he isn't getting the respect he deserves on WWE SmackDown. It would be a huge mistake to think that such storylines will hamper his credibility before he moves on to the rival promotion.

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He is an established star in the pro-wrestling circuit, and the more he is pushed into embarrassing losses, the more it will cause fans to turn on the product.

As a result, when he eventually goes to AEW and is booked well there, the same audience will cheer for him on top of their lungs. If this continues on WWE SmackDown, then it will essentially lead to the company gifting one of their best performers to their rivals along with his fans, a number that isn't small by any means.

#3 Hit on WWE SmackDown: The New Day and The Street Profits excel

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WWE SmackDown picked The New Day on Night One of the Draft, splitting them from Big E once again. While the decision fetched mixed reactions from fans, one can't deny the quality that Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods bring with themselves. This week, they teamed up with The Street Profits to take on The Alpha Academy, Dolph Ziggler, and Robert Roode.

It was a great match that allowed all eight superstars to showcase their in-ring prowess. The Street Profits also deserve a lot of credit for outshining all their opponents. It was amazing to see Kingston and Woods taking a step back to allow Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins to enjoy the spotlight.

Everyone in this match was booked well, and it undoubtedly gave us hope for the tag team division moving forward.

About the author

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