Kevin Owens defended his Intercontinental championship against the unhinged Dean Ambrose at WWE TLC! Did Owens manage to retain the gold?
Is there anything more behind the Dean Ambrose/Kevin Owens feud than a little popcorn to the face for WWE TLC? Not really, but there doesn’t need to be. Their interactions in the ring have mostly come in tag matches but in each case an intriguing rivalry has been set up for Owens’ Intercontinental Title. Will the prize fighter be able to hold off the maniacal “Lunatic Fringe”?
Kevin Owens had a few choice words for the Boston fans, claiming this was “The Kevin Owens Show”!
Welcome to the #KevinOwensShow! @FightOwensFight #ICTitle @TheDeanAmbrose #WWETLC https://t.co/n6xa9SfikC
— WWE (@WWE) December 14, 2015
This is what it’s all about, people! The Intercontinental Championship!
The #ICTitle is what it's all about between @TheDeanAmbrose and @FightOwensFight! #WWETLC pic.twitter.com/NE0hacLXvH
— WWE (@WWE) December 14, 2015
Has there ever been a more cocky champion than Kevin Owens? He’d probably tell you “No”.
"AND THAT'S WHY I'M THE CHAMP!" - @FightOwensFight #WWETLC #ICTitle pic.twitter.com/3qtuXLlo2M
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) December 14, 2015
Owens with the running senton outside of the ring, crushing Ambrose’s ribs!
RUNNING SENTON on the outside means trouble for @TheDeanAmbrose... #WWETLC #ICTitle @FightOwensFight pic.twitter.com/auS9piYxiU
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) December 14, 2015
Who’s the real lunatic in this match!? Owens just can’t keep his mouth shut when he’s in control!
"Who's Crazy Now??!?!!" - @FightOwensFight to @TheDeanAmbrose #ICTitle #WWETLC https://t.co/WSxVt4m60x
— WWE (@WWE) December 14, 2015
Who’s crazy now? The answer is ALWAYS Dean Ambrose!
And this one can't be any better for @FightOwensFight... #WWETLC #ICTitle pic.twitter.com/pXf8DFqj5H
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) December 14, 2015
Dirty Deeds by Ambrose! Did Owens REALLY get his finger on the rope? How close was that!
ONE-TWO-NOOO! @FightOwensFight literally gets ONE FINGER on the rope after getting hit with #DirtyDeeds! #WWETLC pic.twitter.com/PoUBIZT3VO
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) December 14, 2015
Owens once again went for the pop-up powerbomb, but it was Ambrose showing his technical skill by rolling through and scoring the surprise win! Who wants to party with the Lunatic Fringe?
HE GOT HIM! @TheDeanAmbrose rolls through the #PopUpPowerbomb to become NEWWWW #ICChampion! #WWETLC #ICTitle pic.twitter.com/ufu4KHOpRj
— WWE (@WWE) December 14, 2015
Owens can’t believe what just happened! Perhaps too much showing off?
The now FORMER #ICChampion @FightOwensFight is in SHOCK! #WWETLC #ICTitle pic.twitter.com/51vVeGTjiI
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) December 14, 2015
Your new Intercontinental Champion, Dean Ambrose! Is that the look of a champion, or what?
Take a look at your NEWWWW Intercontinental Champion! The #AmbroseAsylum is OPEN in Boston! #WWETLC #ICTitle pic.twitter.com/MApdtc1gNb
— WWE (@WWE) December 14, 2015
Travis’ Thoughts: As expected, this was a strong match between two of WWE’s top performers. While the match didn’t get much in storyline support, Owens and Ambrose told their own story with the cocky champion defending against an opponent literally capable of anything. The ending came out of nowhere, but it’s hard to argue the result isn’t at least interesting. This loss could free Owens up for that rumored feud against Brock Lesnar, while Ambrose holding gold could be fuel for a heel turn by his best friend, Roman Reigns.