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#2. Apollo Crews to take it to the next level on SmackDown

Apollo Crews

Apollo Crews debuted a new character on SmackDown last week. While we have only really seen a single dimension to his character until 2020, his run on SmackDown recently has been exceptional - and arguably as good as his run on RAW post-WrestleMania 36 last year.

After he assaulted Intercontinental Champion Big E, Apollo Crews revealed his true heritage and the fact that he belongs to Nigerian Royalty. He said that he didn't come from "the hood', and berated the Intercontinental Champion.

I have embraced who I am. 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/C4uXgPCrXQ

— Apollo (@WWEApollo) February 27, 2021

He faced and defeated Shinsuke Nakamura on SmackDown after his promo, and it seems to indicate that he has taken a big step forward. If Big E is to return to SmackDown tonight, then he could face the wrath of the new-and-improved Apollo Crews.

.@WWEApollo picks up the win on #SmackDown. pic.twitter.com/60pmzfIK4V

— WWE (@WWE) February 27, 2021

We hope that the feud on SmackDown reaches a new level of intensity because both stars are on the rise. While we expect Big E to come out looking better from the rivalry, we're interested to see how Apollo Crews continues to get back at the Intercontinental Champion.