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Winner: Dolph Ziggler
Dolph Ziggler is your new WWE Intercontinental champion, and The Miz’s never-ending title tour is officially over. In the most emotional match of the evening, Ziggler put his entire wrestling career on the line for one more shot at The Miz’s title.
Fans bought into every near-fall and the match was an emotional roller coaster. This feud has managed to elevate the prestige of the title as well as to elevate the two competitors involved. Miz produced some of this best heel work, and Ziggler answered all the critics who said he could no longer connect with the WWE Universe.
The Showoff won more than the championship last night. The fact that despite months of questionable booking, he raised much intrigue about his career. Fans were left wondering what does the future hold for him as No Mercy could well have been his last night on WWE. It wasn’t, though, and he’ll continue with this prestigious title on SmackDown.