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#3 Apollo Crews runs through WWE SmackDown roster in Big E’s absence

Apollo Crews will look to make the most of this opportunity

Big E might not make an appearance on WWE SmackDown this week. He was recently brutalized by Apollo Crews that led to the Champion leaving the ThunderDome on a stretcher. This attack also cemented Crews’ heel turn. Last week, he even adopted the ‘Nigerian Prince’ gimmick and promised an era of dominance.

Crews believes that he deserves more opportunities on WWE SmackDown. He has challenged Big E for the Intercontinental Championship on multiple occasions in the past. His failed attempts seemingly put him at the back of the line, but Crews was adamant about getting back in the title picture. Now that the champion is absent, he will look to make a case for himself.

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Crews also attacked Shinsuke Nakamura on WWE SmackDown, and we could see both these Superstars face each other in a match. There is a lot of potential for the creative to explore with Crews’ heel turn. It will be interesting to see what’s in store for him and if he will find an ally for himself on the Blue brand.

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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.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

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.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Kaushik Das