WWE NOC: Dolph Ziggler Vs. Kofi Kingston (IC Title)
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WWE Intercontinental Championship
If Ziggler is counted out or disqualified, he loses the title.
Dolph Ziggler (c) vs. Kofi Kingston
Vickie Guerrero comes out to introduce Dolph Ziggler, who is accompanied by Kaitlyn. Kofi comes out next.
The two start the match countering each other's moves. Kofi gains control of the match by nailing Ziggler with a clothesline, sending Ziggler to the outside of the ring. Kaitlyn went to check on Ziggler and was sent to the back by Vickie.
Back in the ring Kofi stayed in control until he missed a charge in the corner. Ziggler capitalized and worked Kofi's neck, nailing Kofi with a neckbreaker and followed up with a chinlock. Ziggler stayed in control for the next several minutes, continuing to work on Kofi's neck and hitting the "famouser." A "Let's Go Kofi" chant broke out, but to no avail as Ziggler stayed in control.
Kofi was finally able to power out of a chinlock and started punching away at Ziggler. Ziggler charged at Kofi in the corner but Kofi moved and proceeded to hit a flying crossbody from the top rope for a two count. Kofi missed a drop kick but managed to hit a "Lou Thesz press" and the boom drop. Kofi went for TIP, but Ziggler was able to wiggle out and went for a sleeper hold, but Kofi got out. Kofi then his his new move that he just started using, but got a two count as Ziggler got his foot on the ropes.
Ziggler went to the outside of the ring, and Kofi followed and beat on Ziggler on the outside before bringing him back into the ring for a two count. Kofi went for the mile high again, but Ziggler was able to lock in a sleeper hold. Ziggler held it for awhile before Kofi was able to power out and lock Ziggler in a sleeper of his own. Ziggler was able to get out and Vickie went to slap Kofi, but Ziggler stopped her so he wouldn't get DQ'd. Kofi went for TIP again and missed, Ziggler hit the Zig Zag and got the three count.
Dolph Ziggler defeated Kofi Kingston via pinfall to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
After the match Vickie looked upset with Ziggler for not letting her slap Kofi during the match. Ziggler raised Vickie's hand and everything's all fine again.