15 HUGE WWE WrestleMania 37 Predictions You Need To Know

6. Big E (c) Vs. Apollo Crews

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A "Nigerian Drum Fight" probably won't look as stupid as it sounds, based on Apollo Crews and Big E's awesome Fastlane brawl, before the intentionally confusing finish.

Much has been made of Crews' rotten win/loss record against the Intercontinental Champion, but WWE can have the generosity of spirit here - it was a different Challenger losing those first few matches. Apollo's divisive new gimmick is just that, but his character has all that all important focus on it, and a strong showing here will give his maiden Intercontinental Championship reign the best possible start.

Realistically, it's probably a loss upwards for the New Day man too. E's Christmas win over Sami Zayn feels a lifetime ago now, and it's high time either SmackDown (or, draft-depending, Raw) committed to him as a major post-WrestleMania project beyond secondary straps.

His head going through a massive f*ck-off drum probably won't help, but if you're gonna do big daft sh*te at least do it at WrestleMania.

Winner - Apollo Crews

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