5 Potential Finishes for the Rollins vs. Ziggler Rematch Next Week

WWE RAW was a pretty stacked show. The biggest talking point coming out of the show was the big title switch that set the world abuzz. Dolph Ziggler is your brand new Intercontinental Champion. And yes, he beat the hottest babyface in wrestling, Seth Rollins, to capture the coveted prize.

The two men will battle again on next week's show, from what I gather. This match could certainly play out in a variety of ways. I will try and touch upon five distinct possibilities in this article.

I invite you to leave a comment and let me know your thoughts about this big rematch. Who will come out of next week's match smelling like roses?

Here is my assessment of the situation...

#5 Dolph Ziggler wins clean

I would be surprised if this were to happen

I would be very surprised indeed if Dolph Ziggler went over clean in this clash. This is because heels in WWE generally do not win clean (monster heels being the obvious exception). And they especially do not win clean over babyfaces who have been on fire. Of course, a superkick could fell Rollins at any time, but I will be surprised if it does.

However, I would not be disappointed if Ziggler does go over clean. This is because WWE needs some strong heels and this could be a great way to rebuild him into a position he rightfully deserves. It would also build him as a strong opponent for Drew McIntyre for when the time is right.

However, Seth Rollins is far too hot right now for a change of this nature. Therefore, I will move on to the other options on my list.

#4 Ziggler grabs tights to win

This seems like a more likely possibility, for Ziggler to retain

There was a bit of storytelling in this match that a lot of fans surprisingly missed out on. Generally, a babyface does not resort to lowly tactics to win a match, right? Well, Seth Rollins did so at Money in the Bank when he pulled Elias' tights to retain his coveted Championship. And the same move was used by Ziggler to pin Seth Rollins this week.

If this is a continuous storyline, it would make sense for Ziggler to use the same tactic to pick up yet another win on next week's show. Think about it for a second. A babyface resorts to a nefarious tactic to record a victory and now a heel beats him at his own game, by using the same tactic.

It is super cool to see WWE put in so much thought and so much effort into their finishes. I would be okay with this finish because it's far too soon for Rollins to win back his Championship.

#3 McIntyre turns on Ziggler, Rollins picks up a win

Look at McIntyre, biding his time — Look at Drew McIntyre, biding his time outside the squared circle

It is clear that Drew McIntyre is due for a big push. He has the look, the physique and the mic skills to be a top player very soon indeed. For this to happen, he has to emerge from Dolph Ziggler's shadow. Could the big turn happen as early as the show next week?

Just when Ziggler is about to pick up a win, could McIntyre cost him the victory? I don't know if this would necessarily make him a babyface. It would certainly spice things up in the RAW mid card.

#2 Seth Rollins wins the match clean

This would be a strange decision, but could certainly happen next week

The backlash has been immense thus far. A lot of fans are angry with WWE for taking the Intercontinental Championship off the company's most popular babyface. Maybe the company will listen to its fans and give them what they want. Maybe Rollins will recapture the prized Intercontinental Championship.

If Ziggler were to lose again, it could cause McIntyre to snap. Remember how Ziggler was the first man eliminated in the Tag Team Battle Royal recently? This could certainly be the straw that breaks the camel's back.

I can totally imagine Rollins regaining his Championship, leaving Ziggler in a heap. And then McIntyre attacks Ziggler, for disappointing him time and time again!

#1 McIntyre helps Ziggler retain the Intercontinental Championship

Somehow, this seems like the most logical explanation of all

We saw how long WWE took to split up Sasha Banks and Bayley on RAW. Bear in mind we're talking about next week. I don't know if Ziggler and McIntyre will go their separate ways already. Next week, I think McIntyre will help Ziggler retain his Championship.

What happens to The Kingslayer then? I think he'll be involved in the Universal Championship feud at Extreme Rules to determine Brock Lesnar's next challenger. Ziggler won't have to drop his title seven days later.

I've explored five different possibilities in this piece. How do you think this match will play out?

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