5 surprising WWE moments in 2021

Big E finally won the WWE Championship
Big E finally won the WWE Championship

#4 WWE revamps NXT to NXT 2.0

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Earlier this summer, WWE President Nick Khan announced that NXT was going to undergo some major changes. At the time, the changes were unknown, but it was clear the company was moving away from its black and gold history.

The new NXT 2.0 concept debuted on September 14, 2021 with a whole new set-up. A new multi-color logo was revealed, a new set for production and a change in direction for characters and storylines.

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Many fans who were loyal to Triple H's NXT that sold out arena's for TakeOver events were unsure. It came as a surprise and took time to adjust to the new incarnation. It appears many are now adapting to the brand that is producing some excellent stars and content.


#3 Big E wins the WWE Championship cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase

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A moment that fans had been waiting for years finally happened on RAW. Earlier this year, Big E won the Money in the Bank briefcase and continuously teased a cash-in on his brand SmackDown.

He eventually pulled the trigger on September 13 on the red brand when Big E cashed in on his briefcase on then-WWE Champion Bobby Lashley. His New Day brothers Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods came to celebrate in what was a joyous moment.

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Edited by Kaushik Das
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