5 Reasons why Big E won the Intercontinental Championship from Sami Zayn on WWE SmackDown

#1 So fans wouldn't be upset if Big E doesn't win the Royal Rumble

And NEEEWWWWWWWW!!!! #SmackDown #ICTitle @WWEBigE @SamiZayn pic.twitter.com/EG5du9oM1h

— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2020

If one was to ask the fans who they would like to see win the 2021 Men's Royal Rumble match, Big E would be the overwhelming favorite, at least on the SmackDown side. As mentioned earlier, he would be an excellent challenger to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania.

However, a secondary Champion has never won the Royal Rumble Match, and as dreamy as the Pat Patterson tribute and title vs. title scenario is the chances of Big E winning the Rumble have drastically gone down. His title victory on SmackDown might suggest that WWE doesn't plan on putting him in the WrestleMania main event.

If that is the case, Big E as the Intercontinental Champion is still a pretty solid spot for the former New Day member on SmackDown. His time on top might come a little later, but he is on the right track. Now, the fans might be prep to believe that somebody else will win the Royal Rumble.

If you want Big E to win the Royal Rumble you better hope he doesn't win the IC Title on Friday.Don't think a reigning mid card Champion has ever won the Rumble.And some of them don't even enter the Rumble as they are busy defending their titles. #SmackDown

— I Stand With Zelina Vega (@bainalan05) December 23, 2020

Daniel Bryan may be considered a strong possibility since he isn't facing Roman Reigns at the event. Keith Lee might have a chance if the winner isn't from SmackDown. Either way, WWE better find a worthy winner of the annual 30-man extravaganza. Hopefully, for their own sake, it isn't Goldberg.