WWE Crown Jewel 2021: Ranking and Grading every match

#3 Big E vs. Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship

Despite its predictability, Big E and Drew McIntyre delivered an incredible WWE Title match at Crown Jewel. The two powerhouses truly went at it with speed and ferocity.

The Scottish Warrior hit a belly-to-belly suplex on the floor, while the WWE Champion hit three of his own in the ring. Things truly got stiff. The two would then trade finishers. McIntyre kicked out of a Big Ending, while Big E survived a Claymore. He hit another Big Ending to emerge victorious.

This was a great showcase for both Big E and Drew McIntyre, who are the top babyfaces on RAW and SmackDown respectively. Crown Jewel proved exactly why they are at the top of the card.

Grade: A-

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#2 Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair for the SmackDown Women's Championship: WWE Crown Jewel

Becky Lynch escaped Crown Jewel with her SmackDown Women's Championship but not before delivering an excellent triple threat opposite Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks. The in-ring work was crisp, with all three stars chiming in to make it better and trading control of the contest.

The EST of WWE was the star of the show here. She lifted Banks above her head with one arm and proceeded to show off her unbelievable power throughout the match. The Man and The Boss locked Belair in their respective submission holds at the same time, before the babyface powered her way out of it.

Lynch would then lock in the DisarmHer on both challengers, after which Bianca Belair hit her with the KOD. But while she and Sasha Banks had a scuffle over who would make the cover, The Man sneaked away with the victory via roll-up.

This match was special, as evidenced by the reaction it received at Crown Jewel. The fans were truly invested in it, with Becky Lynch being their favorite. WWE could not have put on a better women's match at this event.

Grade: A