Big E vs. Apollo Crews - Money in the Bank Qualifier Match on SmackDown
Big E managed to toss Apollo outside early on before continuing to dominate in the ring on SmackDown. E hit a thunderous clothesline before Apollo got a Death Valley Driver on the apron.
After a break on SmackDown, Apollo hit a dropkick for a near fall before Big E locked in the Stretch Muffler. But Commander Azeez rolled the champ out of the ring. Apollo hit a splash for a near fall before getting a German Suplex.
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Outside the ring, Big E hit a Uranage but Azeez dragged him away and tried to hit the Nigerian Nail. Azeez was sent backstage while E managed to hit the Big Ending for the win.
Result: Big E def. Apollo Crews and will join the Money in the Bank match
Grade: B
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