10 Greatest World Title Changes That Didn't Take Place On PPV

6. Ziggler Cashes In - Raw (8 April 2013)

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The Raw after WrestleMania each year is always a memorable night of action and, at times, can even overshadow 'The Showcase of the Immortals' itself.

From the rebirth of D-Generation X in 1998 and the debut of Goldberg in 2003 to Brock Lesnar's return in 2012 and the homecoming of the Ultimate Warrior in 2014, the post-WrestleMania party is one that always lives on well into Monday night. 2013 proved to be no different.

Alberto Del Rio's handicap match against Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter had been littered with chants of "We want Ziggler" from the outset and the crowd erupted when they got their wish after the match. With Del Rio down selling injury from Swagger's ankle lock, the boisterous crowd became completely unglued when Dolph Ziggler's music finally hit.

Accompanied by Big E and AJ Lee, 'The Show-Off' emphatically made his way to the ring to a thunderous ovation from the crowd. Handing the Money in the Bank briefcase to the referee, everyone watching knew they were in for something special.

With the fans in the palm of their hands, Del Rio and Ziggler went at it in an impromptu title match and a new champ was crowned in a matter of minutes. In front of a raucous crowd, Ziggler had finally won the big one he so rightly deserved.

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