The Intercontinental Championship open challenge continued on WWE Raw, last night. Being a strong champion, Seth Rollins has been trying to make this title prestigious than ever. So, he has made this a norm to put the title on the line on a daily basis. To entertain the fans of the United Kingdom (UK), the challenge was thrown on the social media.
None other than Kevin Owens accepted it by giving a response on Twitter. WWE officials thought it to be the best for business to let these two fight it out over the Intercontinental Title.
So, the match was made official via WWE.com as we were set to see another title match on WWE Raw.
He is a FIGHTING champion, and he is HERE in London!
Time to go to work for @WWERollins on #RAW… pic.twitter.com/7Qi7FiCK5L
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2018
Initially, the supposed main event match of the night turned out to be the opening contest of the night.
The crowd reserved a huge ovation for the Architect of the Shield as he made his way down to the ring. This man has been carrying the load since winning the Intercontinental title.
Another continent, another #ICTitle defense for @WWERollins. Can @FightOwensFight leave London with the GOLD after answering the champ’s Open Challenge? #RAW pic.twitter.com/9zWZmpt9Oo
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2018
Kevin Owens received a big pop too before the match started officially. He went right after the Intercontinental Champion with punches as the bell rang. He clubbed to the mid-section of Rollins before sending him into the corner. The thorough punches continued until Rollins fired up with a clothesline.
Putting it ALL on the line for the #ICTitle? Yep, @WWERollins is all about it.#RAW pic.twitter.com/GKI08Vy8nn
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2018
Then he clubbed away Owens with some of his own punches. Rollins then went for the suicidal dive but got caught by Owens who sent him straight into the ring post, shoulder-first.
Sending the champion back into the ring, he hit a senton splash for a two count. Rollins backfired by hitting a jawbreaker on him.
*THIS IS AWESOME ?? ???*
*THIS IS AWESOME ?? ???*
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*THIS IS AWESOME ?? ???*
*THIS IS AWESOME ?? ???*#RAW #ICTitle @FightOwensFight @WWERollins pic.twitter.com/ei1NT9YFDB— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2018
The Intercontinental Champion came up with a series of moves to fire himself up. But, Owens tripped him out of the ring. He went for a Pop-up Powerbomb when the champ rolled out of the ring.
Owens went for the powerbomb again but this time Rollins hit him with a Falcon Arrow on the ring apron.
Another title defense in the books…
Another VICTORY for @WWERollins! #RAW #ICTitle pic.twitter.com/8p6Qijggyg
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2018
After coming back to the ring, Seth Rollins tried to hit the Curb Stomp on Owens. But, he avoided it and hit with a spike DDT.
Later, he connected with a fisherman’s superplex as Rollins rolled out of the ring.
