#3 Big E vs. Sheamus
This hard-hitting brawl served to put Big E over, with the New Day member looking great in victory over a 4-time WWE World Champion. Sheamus proved a worthy opponent for Big E at Payback, with both Superstars doing a good job.
The former NXT Champion proved that he is ready for a push up the card as a singles star, impressing against Sheamus at Payback. The Celtic Warrior targetted the leg for a sizable portion of the match, earning some praise from Daniel Bryan on Twitter.
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Big E withstood his opponent's gameplan and had to work hard to win the physical contest. He did so after catching Sheamus with a powerbomb and finishing him off with the Big Ending. The charismatic heavyweight showed immense fire during and after this match, demonstrating his intention to reach the top of SmackDown.
That might be exactly where Big E is going. Payback may have been a big part of his journey, a journey that the WWE fans will be more than willing to join him on.