WWE SmackDown Flops and Hits: Brock Lesnar steals the show, Former "brothers" in epic rivalry (3rd December 2021)

#3 Hit on WWE SmackDown: Sasha Banks

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This week on WWE SmackDown, Sasha Banks faced Shayna Baszler in a singles match. They had a brief encounter, but it was one thoroughly entertaining.

Both the superstars looked strong in the match, allowing them to elevate the competition in the women's division. Banks and Baszler's involvement in a much-awaited clash undoubtedly lived up to the potential, despite the huge contrast in their in-ring style.

The Queen of Spades relied on her brute strength to control the momentum while Banks made full use of her technical abilities. The Boss did well in selling each of Baszler's moves, making the latter look vicious throughout the match.

Although Shayna Baszler was dominant inside the squared circle, Sasha Banks found a small window of opportunity and capitalized on it to seal her victory.

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It is evident that both Banks and Baszler will not be a part of the SmackDown Women's Championship picture just yet. Thus, it would be great to see them engage in a good feud on the blue brand, allowing both superstars to narrate a compelling storyline.

There were moments in this bout that showed us glimpses of the incredible chemistry between the two, especially the time when Shayna Baszler cleverly countered Sasha Banks and held her in Kirifuda Clutch. We hope to see the creative team will capitalize on the potential rivalry between Banks and Baszler.

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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