5 things that must happen on WWE RAW, NXT and SmackDown this week

#2 Apollo Crews must turn heel on WWE SmackDown

.@WWEApollo took the champ to the limit, but the #ICTitle is staying with @WWEBigE tonight.#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/tyL7qD4MWZ

— WWE (@WWE) January 9, 2021

Apollo Crews got an Intercontinental Championship match against Big E on WWE SmackDown last week. The match ended abruptly when the referee counted the pin with both men’s shoulders on the mat and declared the match a draw.

Crews wasn’t too happy with the decision and slapped Big E before the match got restarted. While Crews tried his best, he was unable to defeat the former member of The New Day.

This week on SmackDown, WWE must allow Crews to turn heel completely after showing signs of a heel turn last week. Crews must be shown attacking Big E backstage in an attempt to get a rematch for the Intercontinental Title.

A heel turn could help the Superstar turn his fortunes around after he had a decent run with the United States Championship on WWE RAW. Crews has been a babyface for a long time, and turning heel could possibly allow him to compete against some more top competitors.

It was a draw, meaning the title stays with the champ... and @WWEApollo is having NONE OF IT! The rematch starts RIGHT NOW!#SmackDown #ICTitle @WWEBigE pic.twitter.com/tFn0PXkXrg

— WWE (@WWE) January 9, 2021

WWE could be looking to extend the rivalry between Big E and Crews, and this could be the perfect way to take matters forward on SmackDown.