5 surprises by the WWE in 2017

Goldberg made a return to WWE in 2017
Goldberg made a return to WWE in 2017

#1 Jinder Mahal as WWE Champion

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Jinder Mahal with the WWE Championship

The heading says it all. Never in a million years did anyone predict that Jinder Mahal would be the WWE Champion. Even after he won the title, there were a few who were in disbelief and many others predicted him to be a transitional champion.

Mahal was a part of 3MB, as a jobber who seemed to only exist to elevate others around him, and was not even considered for the mid-card or tag team titles.

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To go from that position, to WWE Champion in quick time was unprecedented. He successfully defended his title against Baron Corbin (cash in), Randy Orton and Shinsuke Nakamura. Until Clash of Champions, he had a 5-0 record in title matches on PPV. Of all the surprises WWE sprang on us, this one takes the crown.

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