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Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Kofi Kingston - WWE Championship match
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Kofi shocked even himself by winning the WWE Championship
Kofi Kingston started off strong and sent Bryan outside before leaping after him over the ropes. Kofi hit the double knees to the gut of the champ and Bryan replied with a top rope move. Daniel Bryan was wearing Kofi down with submissions before hitting dropkicks in the corner.
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Daniel locked in the Boston Crab but Kofi found the ropes. Kofi hit a splash from up high but missed the SOS. Bryan failed to lock in the LeBell lock and Kofi hit the SOS. Bryan hit the LeBell lock and Kofi used his foot to get a rope break.
Kofi sent Bryan outside and Rowan got between Kofi and the champ. The New Day got rid of Rowan and Bryan hit the running knee in the ring but Kofi kicked out. Bryan got the LeBell again but Kofi held on. Kofi hit the Trouble in Paradise and got the win.
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Result: Kofi Kingston def. Daniel Bryan and became the WWE Champion
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Jojo
Jojo Nilanjan Das began writing for Sportskeeda Wrestling in 2015, a path he discovered through a friend. He is known for his live reporting, which gives fans an unbiased and accurate account of events as they happen.
With a Bachelor's in Mass Communication and Journalism, Jojo briefly worked as a research analyst and a graphic designer before starting at Sportskeeda. He remembers getting hooked on RAW and SmackDown in school in the early 2000s.
Jojo's favorite wrestler is Finn Balor, and he has interviewed WWE Superstar Becky Lynch. When he is not covering the live shows, he can be found updating himself about the latest technology, playing games, or practicing music.