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5. Ricochet’s Moment

Ricochet WWE Intercontinental Title
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Will WWE come through for Ricochet as IC Champ? Doubtful, but this week's major title change was handled well and definitely popped the live crowd in Florida. It was also a complete surprise, because (be honest) no-one thought Rico was leaving with the belt here.

Creative crowned a new champion and laid the necessary groundwork for Sami Zayn vs. Johnny Knoxville at WrestleMania. There's a chance that'll still be for the title if Rico's reign proves short-lived, but...yep, this writer had fun watching someone who's been so overlooked get a sweet win.

Ricochet's redemption for putting up with horrible booking for years was worth it.

The high-flyer fits the traditional workhorse mould fans expect from the Intercontinental Championship too. Now, either establish his first challenger or put everyone out of their misery ASAP by sticking the thing back on Sami. Choose wisely, WWE writers, because you've got someone seriously talented on your hands.

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