WWE TLC 2016 Matches: Full Card Breakdown, Bold Predictions and More - Bleacher Report

Story

As intercontinental champion, The Miz has demanded respect from everyone on SmackDown, but no one has given it to him, particularly not Dolph Ziggler. A fellow Cleveland native, Ziggler has immense history with Miz, but their rivalry has never been more heated.

Miz has attempted to end Ziggler's career, repeatedly using uneven odds, thanks to Maryse and The Spirit Squad, to take and keep the championship away from Ziggler. They have now gotten to the point where they will both do anything in a ladder match in order to be the one who keeps the championship away from the other.

              

Impact and Potential

There have been some great feuds in WWE this year, but Miz vs. Ziggler may be the best. Both veterans have taken huge steps forward, putting on their best performances in recent memory on the microphone and in the ring. Even though this matchup has been heavily overused in past years, each match this year between these two has been enthralling.

Many of Ziggler's greatest matches in his career have been in ladder matches, including on previous TLC cards against Luke Harper and John Cena. Since neither Miz nor Ziggler has put on a subpar performance when they have been paired together, this is the front-runner for match of the night and could be a late Match of the Year contender.

                 

Predicted Results

Predicting who will win in this rivalry has been tough, as WWE has bounced around the championship throughout. However, it seems like the end is here, and in order for both stars to move on, Miz must retain, even if it is by nefarious means.

The Miz def. Dolph Ziggler to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship.

                   

Bold Prediction: The Miz will compete in one of the top matches at WrestleMania as a member of the Raw roster.

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