Intercontinental Title: Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler
If Dolph is disqualified or counted out he loses the title. Vickie does her intro but we get to look at Kaitlyn in a good looking dress so I can live with that. The music helps too. We get the two hands behind the head here which I like as a taunt for some reason. They have him in a black bowtie now too which makes my head hurt. Red tights for Kofi tonight which is a good look for him.
Feeling out period to start which is weird since theyve had so many matches. The ring skirt has all the titles around it which is a cool look. Kaitlyn helps to get Dolph up and is yelled at of course. NICE neckbreaker by Dolph and a chinlock follows it up. The champion has half black and half white boots on which is different for him. He uses a big boot. Well of course he does.
Dolph hits a Fameasser which gets a joke from Striker. King audibly groans at it too which is the sign of a bad one. When JERRY LAWLER thinks your joke sucks, youve got a big problem. Lawler: Vickie used to be boy crazy. Boys would have nothing to do with her and it drove her crazy. Vickie is in leather pants which gets a lot of commentary for some reason.
And now Cole and Striker argue about who designed Vickies shirt. This is either really boring in ring stuff or really bad commentary. Given who is doing what, I think Ill bet on the latter. Kofi hits a counter to get us to even again and heres the comeback. Nice standing dropkick and he hits a Thesz Press. Wow I havent seen one of those in YEARS. Boom Drop hits and sets for Trouble in Paradise.
He does the stupid clapping thing where everyone cheers for him. Sleeper is blocked as Dolph uses it for a counter. SOS gets two as Ziggler gets his foot on the ropes. Were cranking it up again here as I think I know the finish thats coming. Ill let you know if I was right or not. We hit the floor and Kofi is dominating. He throws Ziggler back into the ring to break the count which Striker says is smart. Cole of all people points out the reality: it was stupid as he would win the title on a countout.
Sleeper out of NOWHERE (which remember must suck since its a transitional move or whatever. I love the IWCs idiocy at times) and Kofi is in trouble. He gets up quickly which is at least believable. I cant stand when someone is in a hold for like a minute and then gets out of it. Kofi gets one of his own on but Dolph reverses. Vickie goes to smack Kofi but Dolph screams at her not to. Trouble in Paradise misses and Zig Zag ends this mostly clean which is surprising. I was wrong with what popped into my head but not entirely, but Ill spare you the details.