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#5 Hit at WWE Crown Jewel: Drew McIntyre proves why he belongs in the world title picture

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At WWE Crown Jewel, Drew McIntyre had the final opportunity to get his hands on the WWE Championship when he challenged Big E for the title. The Scottish Warrior pushed the champion to his limits, posing a huge threat inside the ring. He is unbelievably agile for his size and looks just as strong as Big E, who was a powerlifter at one point in his life.

McIntyre got back on his feet after the first Big Ending that speaks volumes about his in-ring perseverance. He was creative in his offense and took E by surprise and it all accounted for a good match despite the predictable result at WWE Crown Jewel. In the end, Big E retained his title after pinning McIntyre with the help of a second Big Ending.

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While this was a match as good as expected between the two top babyfaces, it will raise serious doubts over Drew McIntyre’s proposed feud with Roman Reigns. He is set to move to SmackDown after WWE Crown Jewel and has already declared his intention to challenge the Tribal Chief for the Universal Championship. If he couldn’t beat Big E, how will he sustain himself against Reigns, who is bound to use illegal methods to secure his victory?

It is essential that the creative team allow him to gain momentum on the blue brand by booking him in big matches before he goes after Reigns once again. He is one of the few superstars who appears to be a legitimate threat. We hope that his loss at WWE Crown Jewel will only motivate him to unleash a more brutal side of his on-screen persona.

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Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

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Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

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