WWE Fastlane 2021: 3 Superstars who flopped and 3 who impressed

WWE Fastlane 2021: 3 Superstars who flopped and 3 who impressed – Controversial end to Roman Reigns vs. Daniel Bryan, top Champion pinned

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Mar 22, 2021 06:27 GMT

WWE Fastlane had an exciting show in store for fans

#2 Flopped at WWE Fastlane: Big E

The creative should invest more in this feud

Big E looked far from his best at WWE Fastlane. He put his Intercontinental Championship on the line against Apollo Crews. This match looked promising after the recent altercations between Big E and Crews on SmackDown, but it didn't deliver on them. A little more time inside the ring might have helped with better in-ring narration.

The match had a good start with both superstars showing their brute strength. Soon, the equation between them changed as Crews landed more devastating blows to keep Big E down. The latter responded with a couple of maneuvers of his own, and that went on for a while until a chaotic roll-up pin helped Big E retain his title at WWE Fastlane.

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Following the match, Crews attacked Big E and humiliated him. It's clear their feud is far from over, but they could still have been booked in a better match at WWE Fastlane. It appeared too rushed, and neither could add credibility to their recent claims about in-ring dominance.

About the author

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.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

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.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Kaushik Das