5 possible outcomes for Ziggler vs Rollins at SummerSlam

SummerSlam 2018 is fast approaching, we have only 23 days left to celebrate 'The Biggest Party of the Summer'. Only 5 matches have been made official - one is Dolph Ziggler (c) vs Seth Rollins (Intercontinental Championship).

We've already witnessed their rivalry from Raw to the last PPV - Extreme Rules. And now Rollins has demanded his rematch for the IC title at the SummerSlam PPV.

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Rollins was on fire when he held that title, and he still is. He was defending it week in week out against the likes of Elias, Mojo Rawley, and Finn Balor. A few weeks before Extreme Rules, he lost the title to Dolph Ziggler thanks to Drew McIntyre's distractions.

And now he's getting his second rematch at SummerSlam. It will be interesting to know the outcome of the match, will McIntyre again try to interfere in this match, or will Ziggler find a way to get out by pulling some cheap shot. For that, we've to wait for the SummerSlam PPV on August 19 2018.

Here is the list of top 5 possible outcomes between Dolph Ziggler (c) vs Seth Rollins (Intercontinental Championship). Don't just wait, read on!

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#5 Ziggler wins clean

Ziggler needs to find a way to counter Seth's moves and deliver some of his own maneuvers

Well, this is possibly the scenario WWE is looking for. What could be a better way to make Ziggler's run stronger than beating Rollins clean in the ring? This way Ziggler will come out strong, and Seth can move on to the bigger feuds like going after the Universal Championship.

Of what benefit will the title be for Rollins at the moment? He has already held it and has made the most of it. Now it's time for Rollins to move on, I mean he doesn't need a title to make his run stronger. The title can do good for guys like Ziggler.

Maybe if Ziggler somehow finds a way to counter Seth's moves and delivers some of his own maneuvers, then he could beat Rollins. It would make his build-up strong as a 'heel Intercontinental Champion'. The possibility of this scenario happening is slim, but it could happen.

#4 Drew McIntyre turns on Dolph Ziggler

Ziggler vs McIntyre would be a money-making rivalry

The possibility of this outranks the others. This could happen, but with a twist. Having McIntyre at ringside would be more of a hitch than an advantage to Ziggler. In a recent interview on Raw fallout, Seth Rollins stated that he is concerned about Drew McIntyre's presence at ringside, and he really needs to do something about him.

Although Seth Rollins did not disclose any of his plans, he did say that he will dive back into his old bag of tricks.

Maybe McIntyre could interfere in this match, but again he will cost the championship opportunity to Rollins by attacking his partner Ziggler. This way all three superstars (Ziggler, Rollins, and McIntyre) will come out of the bout strong.

This could set up the rivalry between Ziggler and McIntyre. Ziggler vs McIntyre would be a money-making rivalry, this also would set Rollins free from this feud. Perhaps after this Ziggler could reach his full potential. Making him win this title will be a smart decision.

#3 Rollins wins clean

Maybe we'll see Rollins hitting 'The Curb-Stomp' to win the Intercontinental Championship

Maybe this is not the scenario WWE is possibly looking for, but you could never rule out the possibility. Seth Rollins was the best thing to happen to the IC title, and ever since he became a Grand Slam Champion back at WrestleMania 34, he has helped to raise the profile of the Championship as well as of other superstars over the past few months.

But if they're heading in this direction, then it will be worthless because now the title won't do him any good. If he really wants to defeat Ziggler, then he has to dive back into his 'old bag of tricks'.

He really needs to get into some higher level feuds. He has already made the most out of the title. If they want to make Rollins champion, then it will certainly be a clean win.

Maybe we'll see Rollins hitting 'The Curb-Stomp' to win the title, or Ziggler delivering some 'Zig-Zag's' - Rollins may win or lose, but we are sure to witness an 'A-grade' match from these superstars.

#2 Ziggler wins via count out

Speculations are rising for Ziggler to retain his title at SummerSlam

For this scenario to happen, we can expect a short 5-8 minutes match. Maybe he's so exhausted that he wouldn't respond to the referee's 10-count, or maybe he'll pull out some cheap shot like a heel-ish persona.

If this match ended up this way, then it'll be bad booking. Firstly, their rivalry was forcefully extended by unfair finishes and controversial booking decisions. Ziggler and Rollins have fought many times, and their rivalry is being extended by Drew McIntyre's unfair involvement.

Although Ziggler will retain his title at the SummerSlam PPV, it would be the worst booking as their last match has to end in a count-out victory. If no fair decision as to who did come out victorious in this bout occurs, then both men would look foolish.

In order for Rollins to go on to bigger things, he needs to step away from the Intercontinental Title, and allow Ziggler retain it successfully.

#1 Dean Ambrose returns and helps Rollins

WWE might bring back Ambrose as Seth's back-up for SummerSlam

Wait a minute - aren't you all waiting for Dean to return? Well, thus far chances for this scenario are bigger than ever. We've all heard rumours of Ambrose returning towards the season of SummerSlam, booking him into this storyline would be awesome.

It will give Ambrose a fresh feud to start with. This will freshen-up things for Rollins as well. Rollins needs to even the odds against Ziggler, and it would make much sense if the WWE brings back Ambrose as his back-up.

Imagine McIntyre interfering in this match, and Ziggler pulling out some cheap shots at Rollins, but suddenly in the closing moments Dean's music hits and he makes his way down to the ring, attacking McIntyre and causing enough distraction for Rollins to pin Ziggler for the count, becoming a 2-time Intercontinental Champion.

Since the WWE is keeping secrets regarding Dean's return date, this leaves room for us to speculate that there is something big in store for him in near future.