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The first, and what looks like the only, title put on the line at Raw 25 was Roman Reigns putting his Intercontinental Championship up for grabs versus former champ The Miz.
With the Barclays Center crowd firmly behind the challenger, The Miz picked up the early lead in the match.
We are UNDERWAY for the #ICTitle as @WWERomanReigns defends against the 7-TIME champion @mikethemiz! #RAW25 pic.twitter.com/KLGjoyEQIU
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 23, 2018
Is @mikethemiz on his way to becoming an 8-TIME #ICChampion?!#RAW25 #ICTitle pic.twitter.com/p37rAmuG9b
— WWE (@WWE) January 23, 2018
As Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas firmly planted themselves on the outside, a ring post to the shoulder attack bothered the champion throughout the remainder of the match. The shoulder injury coupled with outside interference from Miz’s employees (friends) put Reigns in the hole.
Oof. #ICTtitle #RAW25 pic.twitter.com/V0OjOjWazf
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) January 23, 2018
Look familiar, @WWEDanielBryan? #RAW25 #ICTitle @mikethemiz pic.twitter.com/VKdyh3iaXK
— WWE (@WWE) January 23, 2018
Finally the referee in charge of action gave The Miztourage the boot.
SEE YA BYE, @TheBoDallas & @RealCurtisAxel!#RAW25 #ICTitle pic.twitter.com/INUTeCNBz0
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 23, 2018
In the ensuing sequence, The Miz hit Reigns with a Skull Crushing Finale but only got two. Moments later Roman Reigns charged at the challenger again but went face first into an exposed turnbuckle.
Metal on face plus yet another Skull Crushing Finale was enough for The Miz to score the upset and regain IC gold.
SKULL CRUSHING FINALE!!!!! @mikethemiz IS THE NEW WWE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION!!! #ICTtitle #RAW25 pic.twitter.com/rjRKSaEtM2
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) January 23, 2018
What is next for The Miz? Where does Roman Reigns go from here?