Top 5 Unexpected championship matches in WWE History

Jerry Lawler dropping The Miz on a ladder during their TLC Match for the WWE Championship
Jerry Lawler dropping The Miz on a ladder during their TLC Match for the WWE Championship

#4 - Jinder Mahal vs. Randy Orton - WWE Championship

Jinder Mahal in WWE
Jinder Mahal in WWE

A few years ago, a WWE Championship run for Jinder Mahal was unimaginable. For most of his WWE career, Mahal had been a borderline jobber. He had been relegated to the lower-mid card, and Mahal was also regularly used as comic relief. Mahal seemed like he was destined for a career full of mediocrity.

But his luck dramatically changed in 2017 when he was announced as a competitor in a Six-Pack Challenge Match. The winner of this bout would earn a shot at the WWE Champion, Randy Orton. Mahal's victory absolutely stunned the WWE Universe. The win clinched Mahal's spot in a title match at WWE Backlash.

Every fan in the building expected Orton to win the bout. But when the Singh Brothers interfered, the unthinkable happened. While Orton dealt with the duo, Mahal crept up behind him and connected with the Khallas. He then pinned "The Viper" to win the match and the title. This result stunned everyone in the arena.

Mahal even held the gold for a few months, but his title run is often criticized. Still, no one can ever take this unforgettable victory away from him.

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Edited by Colin Tessier
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