5 Biggest Winners & Losers From WWE Clash Of Champions 2016

by Andy H Murray

1. Winners: Stephanie McMahon & Triple H

On a night largely defined by shenanigans and hi-jinx, nobody profited more than Raw's resident power couple.

Many anticipated that Triple H would have an impact on the Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins main event. It was he, after all, that had double-crossed Seth to allow Owens to become Universal Champion in the first place, but The Game's interference never materialised.

Instead, it was Stephanie who influenced the main event. Though her actions weren't as decisive as Chris Jericho's, her trotting-out with a fresh referee gave Owens the opening he needed to Powerbomb Rollins for the victory. The outcome leaves Stephanie and Hunter's relationship with Rollins dead in the water, and ensures that their chosen champion will carry the Universal Title into Raw tonight.

A post-PPV video exclusive told the whole story. Triple H met Stephanie in the parking lot after the show had concluded, and they were all smiles as they left together. Everything had gone according to plan, and while Stephanie had initially feigned ignorance towards The Game's initial turn on Seth, this all but confirms their collusion.

Stephanie McMahon and Triple H are in firm control of Raw. Worryingly, this appears to set the stage for the Authority reunion that nobody wants

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.