Sure, the combined efforts of Superman and Doomsday could stop the Aftermath, but once they're dealt with, what's Superman's plan to handle a freed Doomsday? Worse, what if Superman's Red-K anger ...
A Superman/Aquaman battle from DC's Rebirth era had an unexpected result, but the surprise remains important even years later ...
Clark keeps fighting while Edge grows more powerful ... Edge is stopped and restored to himself, telling Superman that all he wanted was a family. The day saved, Smallville cleans up.