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Ryback Interview

Ryback talks about his IC Title match with Big Show, which is coming up next. He says he has beat any obstacle in his way. We then see Summer Rae sprint out of Dolph Ziggler’s changing room.

WWE Intercontinental Championship Match
Ryback (c) vs. Big Show

Result: Ryback defeats Big Show via pinfall to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship.

Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars

The Miz is on commentary for this.

Big Show started in control with pressing his boot into Ryback’s face and getting a near-fall. He would go for it again and slam Ryback into the turnbuckle.

Show then demanded a microphone. He asked the crowd if they want him to retire and he said to find someone who can retire him.

Ryback would try to pick him up but Show fell on him for a near-fall.

Ryback tried fighting back but got planted by Show for a near-fall. Show would put on a headlock.

Ryback would hit a few shoulder tackles and a bench press. He went for a splash but Show caught him by the throat. Ryback hit a spinebuster for a near-fall.

Show would grab him by the neck and hit a vicious chokeslam for a near-fall. Show then climbed to the top rope but Ryback picked him up and threw him off. He would go for the meat hook but Show speared him for a near-fall.

Show would set up for a KO Punch but Miz tried distracting. This led to Ryback hitting Shellshock for the win.

Rob’s Note: Good match but the ending was lame. Maybe it leads to more, I guess. Bad job by Michael Cole selling the ending too.

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