WWE Champion Big E vs. Drew McIntyre was booked at this year’s WWE Crown Jewel pay-per-view event. The following is the play-by-play coverage of the match:
They locked up and had a slow build. Drew caught him with a belly-to-belly suplex on the floor. Back in the ring, Drew caught him with a spinebuster. Big E fought back and hit a powerslam then a splash for 2. Big E went for his finisher, but Drew rolled out of it.
Drew with a powerslam for a near fall. Drew missed a flying knee strike off the top rope. Drew went for the claymore, but Big E blocked it with a powerbomb then went for a leg submission. Big E with the Big Ending for a near fall. Drew with a bulldog off the top rope. Drew with the claymore kick for a near fall. Big E avoided a powerslam and hit the Big Ending for the win.
Winner: WWE Champion Big E