Ryback Wins Intercontinental Title After Grueling Elimination Chamber Match

Sheamus vs Ryback

Ryback finally got his hands on a WWE title after winning the Elimination Chamber Intercontinental title bout on Sunday.

It sounds incredible that the “Big Guy” has failed to get his hands on a belt in WWE since making his debut over two years ago. It was not for lack of opportunity or lack of trying but Ryback has consistently fallen short over the years.

However, the demons of previous attempt at securing WWE gold was finally put to rest after the grappler came out victorious in WWE Elimination Chamber.

Ryback wins title

Ryback, Dolph Ziggler, R-Truth, Mark Henry, Sheamus and King Barrett were involved in the intimidating Elimination Chamber structure and the prize was the Intercontinental title which was left vacant following injury sustained by previous title holder, Daniel Bryan.

The match itself was an exciting event with Superstars trading blows and death defying moves inside one of the most inauspicious structures in professional wrestling. In the end, Ryback stood tall after pinning Sheamus for the win.

Shehu Bello
AmeboSports.com

Intercontinental Championship Merry-Go-Round Continues On SmackDown

Since Dean Ambrose stole the Intercontinental Championship from Wade Barrett at WWE Fastlane some weeks ago, the coveted belt has had several illegitimate holders in recent weeks and it was set to be held by another Superstar on SmackDown.

At the beginning of the night, The Intercontinental title was in the possession of Dolph Ziggler but it was stolen by R-Truth when a brawl ensued between Ziggler, Barrett, Ambrose and Luke Harper.

Star Dust Bryan

As a result, a tag team main event bout which pitched Ziggler and Ambrose against Barrett and Harper was arranged for later that evening.

The team of Ziggler and Ambrose won the day but it was what happened afterwards that was most interesting. Barratt attempts to retake his title after attacking both Ziggler and Ambrose after the bout before turning his attention to R-Truth at ringside.

But Harper beat him to it after Ambrose took out Barrett with a top rope attack, however, Truth escape from Harper with a quick hit and run.

Ziggler, Ambrose, Barrett, Harper

Daniel Bryan met Truth just as the rapping Superstar tried to make a get away with the title and he willing hand the title to the former World Champion. But just as the Yes Man was leading the audience in a Yes chant, Star Dust attacked the fan favourite from behind and made away with the title.

The Intercontinental Championship will be determined through a ladder match at Wrestlemania 31.

Shehu Bello
Amebosports.com