WWE SummerSlam 2018: Analysing The Expected Winners

Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler vs Seth Rollins

WWE SummerSlam 2018: Dolph Ziggler (w/ Drew McIntyre) vs Seth Rollins (w/ Dean Ambrose)

The Odds: Dolph Ziggler(+205) vs Seth Rollins (-285)

The Favorite: Seth Rollins

Why Vegas Is Right: Seth Rollins is arguably WWE's best in-ring performer. With a Universal Champion that isn't part of weekly television, Rollins has stepped up as the face of RAW and excelled in doing so. Admittedly, he is on bit of a losing streak to Dolph Ziggler, who has relied on interference from Scottish psychopath Drew McIntyre. Rollins; however, has found a great equalizer in returning SHIELD partner Dean Ambrose. Look for Ambrose to neutralize McIntyre and Rollins' star to continue to rise as he bests Ziggler for another Intercontinental Championship reign.

Why Vegas Is Wrong: The odds account for the return of Dean Ambrose as if that would be a positive for Seth Rollins; but, where was Rollins when Ambrose was injured? He wasn't in mourning; but, moving on quickly to a masterful singles run. Ambrose watched his SHIELD brother succeed where he had failed in getting over with the WWE Universe and it likely made him intensely jealous, even stark raving mad with rage.

Rollins won't just have to look out for Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler; but, also should be on the lookout for an obviously unstable Dean Ambrose, who will ultimately cost Rollins the match. The big issue Rollins faces is his loyalty to Ambrose. A double cross hasn't even crossed his mind and a heart is a bleeding wound in shark-infested waters.