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We are just a few hours away from Clash of Champions. The pay-per-view is set to emanate live from Charlotte, North Carolina this year. It is the third edition of Clash of Champions, as the PPV was held twice before. After the inaugural show in 2016, it continued in the following year, but the PPV was replaced by Evolution last year.
With an imposing match card, the show is guaranteed to deliver a great show. A total of eleven matches are scheduled to take place on Sunday. However, the King of the Ring match will not happen at Spectrum Center, as the match has been postponed to RAW, hence, the King of the Ring winner will not be crowned at Clash of Champions.
One salient feature of this pay-per-view is that all the champions of RAW and SmackDown Live will defend their respective belts. On that note, let's find out three crucial matches the fans shouldn't miss from Clash of Champions this year.
#3 Kofi Kingston vs Randy Orton
The WWE Champion Kofi Kingston will face his biggest challenger to date in Randy Orton. The fans are eager to see them collide at Spectrum Center, as the rivalry has been exciting so far. Orton, who is a 13-time world champion, will be looking to capture the gold after a gap of two years.
The two Superstars already locked horns at SummerSlam, but the match didn't have a proper outcome. Kofi Kingston managed to retain the title but the scenario could be different at Clash of Champions. Considering Orton has been the dominant one in this rivalry, he could end the dream run of Kingston.
Kingston stood tall at MSG this week when he delivered a devastating Boomdrop to Orton. Judging by their previous encounters, the WWE Championship match could steal the show on Sunday. The feud is unlikely to end at Clash of Champions though.
#2 Roman Reigns vs Erick Rowan
It is the only non-title match from the show, and we are anticipated to see a fantastic match between the two big men. Erick Rowan will compete in a singles match after a long time. During the build-up of this bout, Rowan looked a real threat to Roman Reigns, and it will be interesting to see if he manages to pin The Big Dog.
The storyline has been exhilarating for the fans. The former Universal Champion was attacked by a mysterious attacker on SmackDown Live. Whilst it looked like an accident, another attack next week proved that it wasn't. Both Daniel Bryan and Erick Rowan were prime suspects of The Big Dog, but Buddy Murphy was also part of this intriguing storyline. Two weeks ago, Erick Rowan was finally revealed as the original attacker.
It will be an important match of Rowan's career. Being a tag team performer for the majority of his career, he has not been able to showcase his dexterity as a singles competitor. Since it's a No Disqualification Match, the two competitors could go to any extent to get the job done at Spectrum Center.
#1 Becky Lynch vs Sasha Banks
The RAW Women's Championship will be on the line on Sunday when Sasha Banks will face the champion, Becky Lynch. We have seen some colossal women's matches this year and this match will be another huge clash. Banks and Lynch could tear the house down at Clash of Champions.
If Lynch is currently the face of the women's division, Banks is certainly the biggest heel of the division. The Boss has been unstoppable since her return to the squared circle a few weeks ago. With her current momentum, The Boss could be the one to defeat The Man.
Lynch and Banks have been a part of the company for a long time, and they have faced each other several times in the past. When the two women met each other for the NXT Women's Championship match, they produced an outstanding bout. Subsequently, they also fought on RAW and SmackDown Live, after moving to the main roster.
Since Banks and Lynch are bigger names now, this match will be different from their previous bouts. Given the in-ring prowess of Lynch and Banks, the match could stand out from the rest at Clash of Champions.
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