Up next is the Intercontinental Title bout between The Miz & Dolph Ziggler. The Miz has words with Daniel Bryan before the match and says Bryan needs to bring something to the table like he does.
Miz has the upperhand in this match and is showing why he’s a 5 time Intercontinental Champion.
Miz mocks Bryan by hitting multiple corner dropkicks on Ziggler. A lot of people are cheering for The Miz tonight. Whenever things look bad for Ziggler he manages to come back with a big move out of nowhere.
The disgust on @WWEDanielBryan's face ALMOST matches the venom in @mikethemiz's words…. #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/wjNbs8ZjmA
— WWE (@WWE) September 12, 2016
#ICChampion @mikethemiz is putting ALL the torque on @HEELZiggler's spine! #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/J9LolTlf6z
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 12, 2016
Indeed a "modified" version of the #SurfboardStretch applied by #ICChampion @mikethemiz! #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/1b3RiffibR
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 12, 2016
Ziggler goes for the Superkick but Miz catches it and hits a DDT on Ziggler and then applies the Figure-4 Leglock, but Ziggler manages to reach the bottom rope after a long struggle. Miz is now working on Ziggler leg and hits a big boot to the face. Miz goes for the Figure-4 again but Ziggler pushes him away and hits a big superkick! Ziggler goes for the pin but Miz manages to reach the bottom rope with his leg.
Maryse sprays something in Ziggler’s eyes and this allows Miz to hit the Skull Crushing Finale for the win.
The Miz def. Dolph Ziggler to retain the Intercontinental Championship
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