WWE SmackDown: 5 Biggest news stories- Huge betrayal, cousin vs. cousin match confirmed (Sept. 4, 2020)

#2. Big E was removed from the main event of WWE SmackDown after being ambushed by Sheamus

Wow. @WWEBigE just felt the power of The #CelticWarrior @WWESheamus. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/ryEcj7OYVX

— WWE (@WWE) September 5, 2020

Big E vs. Matt Riddle vs. King Corbin vs. Sheamus was supposed to be the main event of this week's WWE SmackDown. The winner would become the number one contender for Roman Reigns' Universal Championship.

Big E wanted to surprise the birthday boy, Xavier Woods, backstage but The Celtic Warrior ambushed him instead. Big E defeated Sheamus at WWE Payback, so the immediate conclusion was that The Celtic Warrior did this to get back at him.

The attack itself incapacitated Big E for the rest of the night, which immediately meant that Big E wasn't going to compete in the main event. Instead, Roman Reigns instructed Paul Heyman to pull some stings, and somehow, Jey Uso replaced Big E for a shot at the Universal Championship.

"Let's see if you can get one on your own this time." - @WWERomanReigns to Jey @WWEUsos #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/KWR6TWpW36

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 5, 2020

This gesture was an interesting development as it humanized an otherwise heel Roman Reigns. WWE fans also got to witness a hilarious moment with King Corbin as he called out the blatant nepotism at display during the main event.