11 Things WWE Got Right At Survivor Series 2016

9. The Miz Retains

The Miz Maryse Survivor Series
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Going into the Intercontinental Championship match between The Miz & Sami Zayn many people had all sorts of theories floating around regarding how it would end. Many believed the best move was for Zayn to win the IC title but then shockingly defect to SmackDown Live. In a dreamworld that would have happened, but this isn't a dreamworld.

If that was to happen, then moving the title back onto The Miz last week on SmackDown Live would have been utterly pointless. If Zayn was winning and moving, why not have him face Ziggler in a match for the fans? No, Ziggler winning the title was a result of the career stipulation at No Mercy, but the big story is clearly The Miz having a lengthy reign.

The finish was hot garbage, continuing WWE's obsession with submission shenanigans in Canada, but it achieved the goal of continuing Miz's reign and keeping Sami strong in the process. Also, Maryse!

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