The latest episode of SmackDown saw Nia Jax emerge victorious against Naomi in the Queen of the Ring Tournament, but the match was not without its hiccups. Wrestling veteran Dutch Mantell pointed out Jax’s flawed elbow drop, which could have had serious consequences for Naomi. Mantell’s critique has once again raised concerns over talent safety in the WWE.
Mantell, a seasoned wrestler, analyzed the match on Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Smack Talk and highlighted Jax’s error in targeting Naomi’s solar plexus with her elbow drop. According to Mantell, this move could have potentially knocked the wind out of Naomi, causing her to lose the match. The veteran wrestler explained that the correct way to execute the move is to aim for the chest or shoulder area, rather than the solar plexus.
This is not the first time Jax has been called out for her in-ring actions. In the past, she has been criticized for being careless and putting her opponents at risk. While Jax has enjoyed a successful stint in the ring since her return to WWE, her history of unsafe incidents has sparked concerns about her approach to wrestling.
Despite this, Jax’s win over Naomi has made her one of the favorites to win the Queen of the Ring Tournament. However, the spotlight on her in-ring technique has raised questions about the WWE’s priorities when it comes to talent safety. With the physical demands of professional wrestling already high, wrestlers must be able to rely on their opponents to prioritize their safety above all else.
Mantell’s comments suggest that Jax’s mistake was not intentional, but rather a result of inexperience or poor technique. Nevertheless, the incident serves as a reminder that even the smallest mistakes can have serious consequences in professional wrestling. As the Queen of the Ring Tournament heats up, fans will be keeping a close eye on Jax’s in-ring performance, hoping that she will take Mantell’s critique to heart and prioritize talent safety above all else.
