WWE Intercontinental Championship – Triple Threat Match
Wade Barrett (c) vs. The Miz vs. Curtis Axel w/ Paul Heyman
The Miz gets in quick offense early on with big lefts to Wade Barrett and Curtis Axel. Miz tosses Axel over the top rope quickly and Miz with a quick face plant on Barrett. Barrett with a quick forearm to the back of Miz and Axel breaks up a pinfall attempt early on returning to the ring. Miz with a big left that drops Axel and Barrett with a big boot that drops Miz. Barrett puts Miz up on the top turnbuckle and Barrett hits some jabs to the ribs. Barrett then follows that with a big kick to the gut of Miz. Axel remains on the outside with Heyman telling him to pick his battles and be smart. Barrett catches Miz with a big kick to the ribs. Barrett cuts off Axel with knees when he tries jumping back in the ring. Miz attempts a comeback and Barrett cuts him off with a clothesline. Axel with a big dropkick to the jaw of Miz. Axel with rights and boots to Miz in the corner. Axel with a blockbuster to Miz from the corner that results in a two count. Axel with a big knee to Miz when he comes off the ropes. Axel with more right hands to Miz and follows with some big elbow blows to the back of the head.