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#5 Big E kickstarts his Intercontinental Championship reign on WWE SmackDown

Big E deserves a good title reign on WWE SmackDown

On the final show of WWE SmackDown last year, Big E and Sami Zayn locked horns with the latter’s Intercontinental Championship on the line. Their Lumberjack match saw the babyfaces and heels surround the ring and play their respective roles in this in-ring battle. Ultimately, Big E prevailed and ended the show with the IC title resting on his shoulders.

The fans have huge expectations from this much-awaited title reign of Big E on WWE SmackDown. This title win is the most significant opportunity that he has received ever since he started his singles run on the Blue brand. He is now expected to have a dominant run on the Blue brand that will eventually help the creative push him into the world title picture.

Overall, this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown looks promising. Although there won’t be any title changes this week, we will certainly see the new big challengers step up their game. Moreover, we will also have a better look at Superstars who will get a push ahead of this year’s Royal Rumble.

About the author

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