5 Reasons why Aleister Black returned and targeted Big E on SmackDown

#4 To protect Apollo Crews

Apollo Crews

Aleister Black was the reason why Apollo Crews retained the Intercontinental Championship. While Crews was beginning to get an incredible opportunity on RAW this time last year, his current run is arguably even better.

The big difference between the two is that last year, Apollo Crews was finding his footing in terms of character. Now, Apollo Crews has a more established spot on the roster and an actual direction.

In a way, Aleister Black was used to protecting both Big E and Apollo Crews, helping the latter retain the Intercontinental Championship.

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#3 Aleister Black needs a babyface to feud with at Hell in a Cell

Aleister Black makes his way to the ring

Aleister Black turned heel a while before his hiatus last year. It seems as though WWE wants to pick up where they left off, and the vignettes that aired this past month were an indicator that he will continue as a bad guy.

For that, he needs a top babyface to feud with on SmackDown. With several others occupied with some major feuds, Big E makes a lot of sense. The seeds for a pay-per-view match between the two have already been planted with this attack from Aleister Black.