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#3 Shouldn’t happen at WWE Fastlane: Big E picks dominant win over Apollo Crews

Both Superstars deserve a good storyline

Apollo Crews has another shot at Big E's Intercontinental Championship at WWE Fastlane. Crews brutally assaulted Big E on SmackDown to confirm his heel turn. The champion was forced to leave the ThunderDome on a stretcher. He also had to stay away from the Blue brand for a few weeks.

Meanwhile, Crews adopted the gimmick of a Nigerian Prince and he went toe-to-toe with Big E when the latter returned. While it would be far-fetched to expect a title loss for Big E at WWE Fastlane, it seems fair to expect that it won’t be a squash match.

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If Crews sustains a terrible loss, all of his momentum since turning heel will take a serious hit. Instead, the creative should let Big E and Crews bring their best inside the squared circle. Crews was one of the breakout stars in WWE last year, and he has a lot of untapped potential.

He can continue his feud with Big E until WrestleMania after a close match at WWE Fastlane. It wouldn’t be the worst thing to see him eventually take the title off of Big E so that the latter is finally free to feud with Roman Reigns.

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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.

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