5 defining moments of WWE in 2021

Throughout 2021, WWE had historic matches and moments that changed the course of the company.
Throughout 2021, WWE had historic matches and moments that changed the course of the company.

#2. Big E cashes in the MITB contract to win the WWE Championship on the September 13th episode of RAW

Big E pulled off the biggest win of his WWE career to that point when he won the Men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match in July. Two months later, the New Day member announced that he would cash in on the September 13th episode of RAW. Bobby Lashley defeated Randy Orton to retain the WWE title on this night, but his night wasn't over.

Big E came down to the ring and cashed in his contract on Lashley. The All Mighty was dealing with an injured knee following his bout with Orton, but he hit a spear in this one. However, Big E kicked out. He reversed the Hurt Lock and hit the Big Ending to win the WWE Championship. This felt earned and the culmination of Big E's journey.

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The powerhouse has steadily worked his way up the ranks. Winning Intercontinental gold, the rise of The New Day and going out on his own all gave the fans a unique connection with Big E unlike anyone else.


#1. Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks make history in the main event of WrestleMania 37 Night One

Bianca Belair outlasted 29 other competitors to win the 2021 Women's Royal Rumble Match. The EST of WWE used this victory to challenge Sasha Banks for the SmackDown Women's Championship at WrestleMania 37. The company announced a week before the event that the two women would headline Night One of The Show of Shows.

This was historic with two African-American women main eventing WrestleMania for the first time. The emotion was written all over the faces of both women. They knew how important and inspirational this was for them and many fans around the world. Belair and Banks stepped up to the moment and delivered an unforgettable encounter.

It was a star-making platform for Bianca Belair. Her unreal strength and agility were highlighted, while Sasha Banks gave one of the most giving performances of her career. Belair hit the KOD to defeat Banks and win the SmackDown Women's title. This will never be forgotten and must be remembered as the defining WWE moment of 2021.

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Edited by Kaushik Das
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