{"id":144185,"date":"2025-10-17T08:00:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T12:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=144185"},"modified":"2025-10-20T19:29:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T23:29:37","slug":"wwe-smackdown-stars-who-deserves-to-be-booked-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2025\/10\/17\/wwe-smackdown-stars-who-deserves-to-be-booked-better\/","title":{"rendered":"WWE SmackDown Stars Who Deserves to be Booked Better"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>WWE boasts a stacked roster with captivating storylines that keep fans hooked. Stephanie Vaquer, a standout from her NXT run, joined the main roster in 2025 and has already claimed the Women\u2019s World Championship and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2025\/10\/11\/stephanie-vaquer-outlast-tiffany-stratton-in-thriller-to-claim-title-at-wwe-crown-jewel-perth\/\" target=\"_self\">Women\u2019s Crown Jewel Championship<\/a>. While she thrives on Raw, several SmackDown Superstars are in desperate need of a career boost. Better storytelling could elevate these four performers to new heights.<\/p>\n<h2>The Street Profits<\/h2>\n<p>Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, collectively known as The Street Profits, have been a dynamic duo on SmackDown since 2016. Their nine-year journey includes notable successes, such as two SmackDown Tag Team Championship reigns and single reigns as Raw, NXT, and Evolve Tag Team Champions.<\/p>\n<p>Despite rumors of a potential singles push for Montez, the team remains <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2025\/09\/08\/why-the-street-profits-are-wwes-loss\/\" target=\"_self\">united but underutilized<\/a>. Their recent feud with The Wyatt Sicks lacks the intensity their talent demands, and their impressive showings in ladder matches for tag team gold haven\u2019t translated into meaningful opportunities. WWE must recognize its potential and craft compelling storylines to showcase its charisma and in-ring prowess before it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_137075\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-137075\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-137075 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/11-1.png\" alt=\"A graphic for WWE SmackDown spoilers for June 27, 2025 in Riyadh.\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/11-1.png 740w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/11-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-137075\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: WWE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Street Profits\u2019 reign as Tag Team Champions has officially come to an end at 119 days. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ueG0R7xphC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/ueG0R7xphC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WrestleOps\/status\/1943839693952757780?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 12, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Alba Fyre<\/h2>\n<p>Alba Fyre currently serves as the \u201cSecret Hervice\u201d for Chelsea Green, the inaugural Women\u2019s United States Champion, on SmackDown. Previously, she teamed with Isla Dawn as The Unholy Union from 2023 to 2025 until Dawn\u2019s release. Fyre possesses the skills to be a top-tier singles competitor, potentially even a WWE Women\u2019s Champion.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, WWE has relegated her to a lackey role, overshadowing her ability to dominate opponents with devastating in-ring moves. The company should pivot\u2014perhaps through a dramatic betrayal of Green\u2014to highlight Fyre\u2019s talents and position her as a formidable singles star.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83e\udee1\u00a0 \ud83e\udee1\u00a0 \ud83e\udee1\u00a0 <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wwe_alba?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@wwe_alba<\/a> was one step ahead! <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yagfYeqpl6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/yagfYeqpl6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WWE\/status\/1960513936307978695?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 27, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Giulia<\/h2>\n<p>Giulia burst onto the WWE scene at NXT Stand &amp; Deliver 2024, making her in-ring debut at No Mercy 2024 by confronting then-NXT Women\u2019s Champion Roxanne Perez. Now, as the NXT Women\u2019s Champion and Women\u2019s United States Champion, \u201cThe Beautiful Madness\u201d has held her title for 111 days but has rarely defended it.<\/p>\n<p>Despite her experience since 2017 with New Japan Pro Wrestling, WWE has yet to fully capitalize on her potential on SmackDown. Giulia needs high-profile matches to cement her status as a top champion. Opponents like Kiana James or even Alba Fyre could provide the platform she needs to shine.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Australia was absolutely amazing. I&#39;ll be back for more\u203c\ufe0e<\/p>\n<p>Next stop\u2026 \ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5\u2728 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/G36NHEFG5R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/G36NHEFG5R<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; GIULIA \uff1d \u30b8\u30e5\u30ea\u30a2 (@giulia0221g) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/giulia0221g\/status\/1978589949311229973?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 15, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>While WWE\u2019s roster brims with talent, SmackDown\u2019s storytelling often falls short, leaving many deserving Superstars in the shadows. It\u2019s time for the company to address these booking issues and deliver the captivating narratives these performers deserve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More From LWOS Pro Wrestling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><i>Header photo \u2013 WWE \u2013 Stay tuned to the\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><u><i>Last Word on Pro Wrestling<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i> for more on this and other stories from around the world of wrestling, as they develop. You can always count on LWOPW to be on top of the significant news in the wrestling world, as well as to provide you with analysis, previews, videos, interviews, and editorials on the wrestling world.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><i>You can check out WWE programming on\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81788927\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>Netflix<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>\u00a0(Raw),\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usanetwork.com\/wwe-friday-night-smackdown\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>USA Network<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>\u00a0(SmackDown),\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cwtv.com\/shows\/wwe-nxt\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>The CW<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>\u00a0(NXT),\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/tubitv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>Tubi<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>\u00a0(WWE Evolve),\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aetv.com\/wwe\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>A&amp;E<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>\u00a0(WWE Superstar Sunday \u2013 Rivals, WWE LFG, and Greatest Moments), and\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peacocktv.com\/watch\/home\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>Peacock<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>\u00a0(WWE Main Event, as well as archives and premium live event streaming). Follow WWE on social media to relive top moments and matches on\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/wwe\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>YouTube<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>, and catch fast-paced action on X (<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/i\/events\/1773457579022155776?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>WWE Speed<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>).<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WWE boasts a stacked roster with captivating storylines that keep fans hooked. Stephanie Vaquer, a standout from her NXT run, joined the main roster in 2025 and has already claimed the Women\u2019s World Championship and the Women\u2019s Crown Jewel Championship. While she thrives on Raw, several SmackDown Superstars are in desperate need of a career [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5578,"featured_media":137103,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2192,26,4,3],"tags":[8878,5900,5452],"class_list":["post-144185","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wrestling","category-smackdown","category-wwe","category-wwe-universe","tag-alba-fyre","tag-giulia","tag-the-street-profits"],"modified_by":"Marilee Gallagher, Manager","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144185","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5578"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=144185"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144185\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":144400,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144185\/revisions\/144400"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/137103"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=144185"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=144185"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=144185"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}