10 Things We Learned From The Post-WrestleMania Smackdown Live!

7. Glow

Shinsuke Nakamura
WWE

It was another great night for Naomi in her hometown, as she defeated Alexa Bliss in the former champion's contractually obligated rematch just days after stealing the headlines in her major victory at the 'Show of Shows'.

Audiences have willingly felt 'The Glow' since last Tuesday, when she made surprise return to position herself the heavy favourite to take home the blue brand's women's title.

And it seems she's gained similar stroke within the company, with her comeback, back-to-back victories and Talking Smack appearance providing a comprehensive look at her wildly successful return.

It's been a reset of sorts for the division, after her injury almost cost her all of the above, but WWE would do well to play on her lingering knee problems if her selling can elevate matches in the way it did with Bliss.

The two were excellent at focussing their work around the body part, with Bliss working the leg as often as possible and subtle hints from Naomi that everything hadn't healed quite as well as she would have liked.

She now stands (or hobbles slightly) atop a division which may see great change in the coming weeks, but has earned her spot above the chasing pack ahead of the shake-up.

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