WWE SmackDown: 3 Superstars who flopped and 3 who impressed – Big rivalry between real-life friends, current champion brutalized (March 12th, 2021)

#2 Impressed on WWE SmackDown: Big E

Big E made his return to WWE Smackdown and demanded Apollo Crews face him inside the ring. When the latter did not make an appearance, Big E extended an open challenge for his Intercontinental Championship. He then defended his title against Sami Zayn in a good match despite not being at his hundred percent.

Big E managed to dominate Zayn at the beginning of the match, but the latter also had his chances. He attacked Big E’s knees and elbows to ensure that the momentum remained on his side. The champion took a lot of punishment on WWE SmackDown, which helped maintain the flow of their entire bout.

Big E picked up the victory after hitting the Big Ending on Zayn, but he was attacked by Apollo Crews after the match. Big E was hit with the steel staircase as Crews wanted to make a strong statement on WWE SmackDown. WWE has announced that both Superstars are set to face each other for the IC title at Fastlane.

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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