Big E dethrones Sami Zayn to become new Intercontinental Champion

Big E dethrones Sami Zayn to become new Intercontinental Champion at the main event of WWE SmackDown’s Christmas episode.

If you were among those who read the WWE spoilers regarding the Christmas episode, you already knew that Big E was coming out on top against Sami Zayn in their Intercontinental bout. The information prior however, did very little to take the enjoyment out of the match.

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Big E and Zayn are some of the best performers in the WWE and it showed during their lumberjack match shown tonight. In the end, it was E who marched towards victory, claiming the Intercontinental title for the second time in his career.

We’re ready. The Lumberjacks are ready. the WWE Universe is ready. LET’S DO THIS THING! #SmackDown #ICTitle @SamiZayn @WWEBigE pic.twitter.com/JtikBNC8hN

— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2020

Big E dethrones Sami Zayn to become new Intercontinental Champion

Following multiple count out wins, a lumberjack match was set between the two. The match had a very simple flow and the two wrestlers played their part to perfection. Zayn was the opportunist looking for spots to exploit, while Big E fought like a powerhouse.

Zayn tried to run once during the match but he was caught and thrown back inside the ring. He managed a couple of pins on the former New Day member however, E managed to kicked out both times before the two fell out of the ring.

This sparked a fight among the lumberjacks. Zayn attempted to take advantage of it and tried to sneak out. However, Apollo Crews caught hold of him and threw him back in the ring, Big E then finished his opponent with a Big Ending to end 2020 as the new WWE Intercontinental Champion.

And NEEEWWWWWWWW!!!! #SmackDown #ICTitle @WWEBigE @SamiZayn pic.twitter.com/EG5du9oM1h

— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2020

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