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#4 Big E continues his feud with Apollo Crews and Shinsuke Nakamura on WWE SmackDown

We could see interesting developments in this angle

Last week on WWE SmackDown, Big E issued an open challenge to the roster as he sought the next opponent for his Intercontinental Championship defense. Much to his disappointment, the first one to walk out was Apollo Crews. Big E denied him the opportunity as he claimed that Crews had had his fair number of chances to challenge for the title.

Soon after that, Shinsuke Nakamura walked out, and he challenged Big E for the Intercontinental Championship. Both Superstars locked horns in an impressive match, and Nakamura started to look like his old self again. Unfortunately, their match ended in no contest because Crews interfered in their battle on WWE SmackDown.

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We expect to see further developments in this feud on WWE SmackDown. It would be better if Big E goes on to defend his title against Nakamura at Elimination Chamber. The latter deserved a spot in the EC match. In the absence of that booking, he can still feature at the pay-per-view by challenging another titleholder.

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Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

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When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

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Edited by Kaushik Das