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Big E has a huge challenge on his hands this Sunday night at the Survivor Series pay-per-view live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. As per past Brooklyn WWE shows, the atmosphere should be electric, even if WWE hasn't really given us much to be excited about on its weekly programming leading into the big event.
One of the key matches on the card is the battle between the WWE Champion and Universal Champion in a RAW vs. SmackDown brand supremacy match. The match will pit Big E against The Head of the Table Roman Reigns and should be a fascinating contest.
It will be the first time that Big E and Roman Reigns have faced each other in a WWE ring one-on-one. Although no titles will be on the line, it will be a highly-explosive contest between two of WWE's top superstars.
That being said, let's take a look at three reasons why Big E should beat Roman Reigns at Survivor Series and two reasons he shouldn't.
#3 Big E should beat Roman Reigns to give him some further momentum as RAW's leading superstar
It has been a whirlwind few months for Big E. From winning the Money in the Bank briefcase to cashing his contract in and becoming WWE Champion for the first time in his career. It was a special night on September 13, 2021 edition of RAW as he pinned then-champion Bobby Lashley to start his reign.
Since then, Big E has only had two title defenses, but with the 2021 WWE Draft out of the way, it is time for him to make his mark. Many right now will say RAW is the weaker show compared to SmackDown, and this is where WWE needs all the eyeballs looking at the red brand.
If The New Day member was to beat Roman Reigns at the Survivor Series pay-per-view, it would bring a significant wave of momentum for the WWE Champion. It would ultimately showcase that he is a legitimate top tier talent and can back this up.
The booking is always crucial when it comes to a superstar having their first reign as champion, plus Roman's character has been built up very strongly to the point that a non-title defeat will not put too much of a blemish on his extraordinary reign on SmackDown.
A win for Big E would do his stock wonders, and also give RAW some much-needed fire power.
#2 Big E should not beat Roman Reigns to protect The Tribal Chief
Similarly to Big E, Roman Reigns is having by far the best period of his career. As The Tribal Chief and The Head of the Table, Reigns has been reborn and the WWE Universe are completely invested in it.
Despite previously mentioning that leaving a blemish on Reigns' record would do him no harm, having no blemish would raise his profile even further. WWE has gone all in on Roman Reigns, and there's still plenty of story to be told, especially with WrestleMania season rolling around.
If anyone is going to beat Roman Reigns, it should be when the Universal Championship is on the line.
#2 Big E should beat Roman Reigns as his WWE Championship reign has just begun
Although Big E won his WWE Championship two months ago, it still feels like the reign is just getting going. What would it say if the New Day star was to fall flat against Roman Reigns and walk into RAW the following night a defeated man?
It would not send the best message, and with superstars like Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins queuing up wanting a piece of the championship, it would certainly weaken his credibility. A win would certainly send shockwaves through RAW and put him on notice as the real deal as WWE Champion.
#1 Big E shouldn't beat Roman Reigns as The Bloodline need the victory to get back on track
Although Big E has been winning matches on RAW since Crown Jewel, the same can't be said for The Bloodline. They are currently going through somewhat of a bumpy patch on SmackDown. The Uso's haven't been able to defeat King Woods and Sir Kofi Kingston. Roman Reigns almost losing to King Woods one-on-one last week, but some interference from Jimmy and Jey put a stop to that.
If Roman Reigns wants to get his family back on track, then a win against Big E is needed. Reigns is the Head of the Table after all, and he will need to lead by example and make sure the momentum is in their favor heading into 2022.
#1 Big E should beat Roman Reigns to be ready for his next challenger
Big E has been dealing with many WWE superstars wanting to take him on, but none more so than Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins. KO beat down Big E to once again turn heel and set his sights and put an end to Big E's short reign as champion.
If Big E wants to make sure he's got the right amount of energy leading into such a challenge, then a win over Roman Reigns will build some huge confidence. If it does happen, then Kevin Owens and The Visionary better watch out.
