Dolph Ziggler defeats Baron Corbin
Heading into the match, everyone mostly expected Dolph Ziggler to get the proverbial shoe drop and lie low for Baron Corbin to walk over him. But, WWE sensibly steered clear of it. A loss at this stage would have made Dolph Ziggler an invalid as his main event history is not that great. WWE sensed it and did the right thing here.
As for Baron Corbin, to speak frankly he didn’t need that win. Corbin worked as the heel and this was his first PPV on the main roster. Though some would argue that Corbin needed that win to look strong, that would have been a disaster. Corbin is not your normal heel, he is a heel who is arrogant, egotistical and most of all he does’t care about what any one thinks about him. Corbin’s strength lies in his character and look not in his win-loss record.
Corbin is a big guy and he can come of as intimidating even if he is through a rough patch. Unlike other heel big guys, Corbin is naturally menacing. The only thing Corbin needed at that stage was to establish how dangerous he could be. Considering how WWE booked the match, Dolph Ziggler barely survived the Corbin onslaught. Corbin all but destroyed Ziggler and toyed around with him before Ziggler stole the victory.
Ziggler, on the other hand, is a face who was in desperate need for a victory. The only thing going for Ziggler in that match was his experience as Corbin outmatched him in all other senses. So when a vily veteran meets a brash rookie, the veteran should win or else he will come off as an invalid. And Dolph’s star is not that bright at this juncture to try something new. WWE booked this match sensibly.
Moreover, Corbin wouldn’t come off any more stronger than he is now however the match ends. Corbin beating Ziggler at his top game would make him come out stronger. For that to happen, Ziggler should have some wins behind him (ask Apollo Crews how’s the winning streak helping him.)
Verdict: 3.5/5
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