This should be an interesting match.
I know it is a trope of the WWE now, that The Miz and Dolph Ziggler will have a match, and then a rematch. And then a rematch of the rematch. But this time, it really does feel like the last time we will see these two do battle for the IC belt. Thank God says this onlooker. But the stipulation really helps sell this match really. If it weren't for the stipulation, I don't think I would be remotely interested in seeing this match again.
With all that has been said regarding Dolph's future, I thoroughly expect him to win here tonight. In fact, I am about 90% sure that the talk of him going away and coming back with a new gimmick is a total work and people are falling for it. The WWE is thin on the ground for talent like Dolph Ziggler and he still has his place at the WWE table. I don't believe for a second that he is “transitioning to a role behind the scenes” or “coming back with an improved gimmick”. I firmly believe that these are works from the WWE that will make us want to tune in. And they have worked.
For me, Ziggler takes this one and not before time. The Miz is going from stale to inspiring every week and needs something fresh to do. I feel the IC strap is holding him back now and it's time to drop it. Ziggler will be a decent champion and it might put a little spring back in his step.