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  • Wade Barrett

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  • Dean Ambrose

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  • Dolph Ziggler

    Votes: 5 4.1%
  • Luke Harper

    Votes: 2 1.7%
  • R-Truth

    Votes: 5 4.1%
  • Stardust

    Votes: 1 0.8%
  • Daniel Bryan

    Votes: 47 38.8%

IC Title Ladder Match: Barrett v. Ambrose v. Ziggler v. Truth v. Harper v. Stardust v. Bryan

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#1 ·
wwe.com said:
As the chase for the Intercontinental Championship hits a fever pitch, WrestleMania 31’s blockbuster Ladder Match for the prestigious title has added a seventh — and most decorated — entrant, in the form of former three-time WWE Champion Daniel Bryan.

The popular “Yes!” Man joins a highly competitive field of Stardust, Dolph Ziggler, Luke Harper, Dean Ambrose, R-Truth and defending champion Bad News Barrett. The first Superstar to scale a ladder and capture the Intercontinental Championship, which will be hanging high above the ring inside Levi’s® Stadium, will be declared the victor on March 29.

The huge matchup — which highlights the calamity in the Intercontinental Championship scene — brings into conflict seven of WWE’s hungriest and most intense Superstars.

It also adds to Barrett’s recent woes: Ever since Dean Ambrose absconded with his championship gold at WWE Fastlane, The Bare-Knuckled Brawler has been unable to maintain possession of the title for long, despite being the Intercontinental Champion of record. The controversy around his title has also seemingly contributed to his recent lackluster record in non-title competition against his WrestleMania challengers.

However, as Barrett’s attention has been diverted, the contenders to his title have increasingly become at odds. With no alliances obvious and every Superstar aiming for the same objective — winning the Intercontinental Championship — what kind of out-of-control action is in store for WrestleMania? Add in weaponized ladders and this Show of Shows title bout is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling and chaotic matches in WrestleMania history.

Will order finally be restored to the Intercontinental Championship scene at The Showcase of the Immortals? Will the Superstar who leaves Levi’s® Stadium with the time-honored title be the defending champion, a former titleholder or a competitor who has never before captured the title?

Don’t miss out when WrestleMania 31 airs live on WWE Network Sunday, March 29, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
 
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#14 ·
Re: Multiple Man IC Title Ladder Match

Bryan in a throwaway friggin IC title match a year after epically headlining WM - BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHA.

That's so damn sad.
That's the problem WWE needs to fix. An IC title match at Mania being seen as throw away. Back when I was growing up, that's the only match I looked forward to. I knew I was going to get a classic and all my favorites were in the damn mid-card anyways.

WWE needs to do this again and they need to start NOW re-educating their audience, because they've done supreme damage to several of their titles over the last 8-10 years due to poor booking.

This is excellent and the perfect damn use of the IC title. This is what it's supposed to be; a competitive title for mid-carders and main eventers not doing anything in the WHC picture. Bryan and Ambrose are great anchors here, honestly.

This is easily my most anticipated match on the card. Seeing Bryan hold the IC title last night made me mark out. He's the perfect champion for it right now.

You also have Cena in the mid card, too. This is fucking bananas right now. Bravo, WWE. Now if Kidd/Cesaro get a boss tag match I will literally cum my pants at Levi's Stadium.
 
#141 ·
Re: Multiple Man IC Title Ladder Match

Bryan is the perfect IC champ. The IC belt used to be held by the best worker and that is bryan.


Bryan, Ziggler, Truth, Barrett, Sheamus, and Ambrose ladder match sign me up.
Please tell me that was a joke with Sheamus right? Please tell me that? Why waste a valuable spot like that? Bryan, Ziggler, Truth, Barrett, Harper and Ambrose is a great line up for that match. Why ruin it with Sheamus?
 
#8 ·
Re: Multiple Man IC Title Ladder Match

Money in the Bank has been missed at the last 4 WMs, so I'm glad we have a ladder match back on the show. It's definitely better than chucking Ziggler, Barrett, Ambrose in the Battle Royal! I'd quite like to see Adrian Neville debut in this match, it would really suit his athletic style and could help him to get over quickly.

However, it will be pretty disgraceful if Bryan is involved in this. He deserves much better. A match with Sheamus, where he gets revenge for his defeat 3 years ago, would be far more suitable.
 
#10 ·
Re: Multiple Man IC Title Ladder Match

I want Ambrose to win and I don't tbh, would be an awesome moment but could very well bury himself deeper into midcard purgatory.

Will be a good match though.
 
#11 · (Edited)
Re: Multiple Man IC Title Ladder Match

It's a complete demotion for when Bryan gets confirmed for the match. So many people trying to be optimistic...the time for optimism has passed. They've had him put over Reigns as much as possible, by way of pinfall and endorsement, and now they're casting him to the side to put all focus on their new golden boy.

And it's going to backfire.

The only way I'd be OK with Bryan in this match, and ultimately winning the IC title, is if Cena wins the US title off Rusev on the same night and it's the start of a rebuild for those belts. If those two hold the titles simultaneously, it automatically brings credibility and relevance to the titles. Give them both long reigns, with steady title defenses and WWE could finally use the belts to elevate guys like they used to.

Well shit...looks like I've gone and done exactly what I called others out for...being optimistic.
 
#13 ·
Re: Multiple Man IC Title Ladder Match

It's a complete demotion for when Bryan gets confirmed for the match. So many people trying to be optimistic...the time for optimism has passed. They've had him put over Reigns as much as possible, by way of pinfall and endorsement, and now they're casting him to the side to put all focus on their new golden boy.

And it's going to backfire.

The only way I'd be OK with Bryan in this match, and ultimately winning the IC title, is if Cena wins the US title off Rusev on the same night and it's the start of a rebuild for those belts. If those two hold the titles simultaneously, it automatically brings credibility and relevance to the titles. Give them both long reigns, with steady title defenses and WWE could finally use the belts to elevate guys like they used to.

Well shit...looks like I've gone and done exactly what I called others out for...being optimistic.
Oh yes, how silly of you! :lol
 
#12 ·
Re: Multiple Man IC Title Ladder Match



With news breaking this week on WWE’s Facebook page that Bad News Barrett will defend his Intercontinental Title in a Ladder Match against multiple Superstars at WrestleMania 31, we can’t help but wonder who these unnamed challengers will be.

The most obvious candidate seems to be Dean Ambrose. He does, after all, have the Intercontinental Title in his possession. That should count for something, right?

Not so fast. The Authority have had their issues with The Lunatic Fringe in the past, and they certainly can’t be fond of his rebellious antics of late, including his abduction of the Intercontinental Champion’s very title. Yet would it be “best for business” to keep the popular Ambrose out of this historic bout at The Showcase of the Immortals?

Another potential challenger for Barrett’s title is R-Truth. The rapping Superstar has a non-title victory over the British brawler, and even took a turn stealing his championship from ringside on SmackDown before handing it back to Ambrose. The former U.S. and WWE Tag Team Champion has been outspoken in his quest for the Intercontinental Title, even starting the Twitter hashtag #GiveTruthAChance. Will R-Truth finally get that chance at The Show of Shows?

There are a number of competitors that could be included in WrestleMania 31’s Intercontinental Title Ladder Match on Sunday, March 29. Daniel Bryan and Dolph Ziggler have scored non-title victories over the English titleholder. The Miz, Sin Cara and Luke Harper have all either held the title or offered a serious challenge for it in recent months. Will any of these Superstars be involved in the climb for Intercontinental glory?

Let’s also not forget the explosive talent currently making up the tag team division. Can you imagine what high-flying competitors like The Usos, Tyson Kidd or The New Day’s Kofi Kingston would add to the Ladder Match? And what about the power of Cesaro or the pure aggression of The Ascension? What kind of weapon would the ladder become in their hands?

There are countless possibilities, especially when one considers the number of people competing in this epic Ladder Match is still to be determined. Just how many Superstars will Barrett have to fight off on The Grandest Stage of Them All? The WWE Universe will just have to wait and find out as The Road to WrestleMania continues its historic journey.
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#15 ·
I can't wait for Daniel Bryan to win the IC Title at Wrestlemania

As great as this mutli man ladder match sounds and I'm sure it'll be an awesome match, however NOTHING will top coming onto these forums over the next 24 hours. Just reading post after post of people freaking out that Daniel Bryan is officially buried and how WWE doesn't care for him could be just as entertaining as WM itself if not more.
 
#20 ·
Re: I can't wait for Daniel Bryan to win the IC Title at Wrestlemania

It's Dirty Dean's belt bro.
Yep. Ambrose has to go over and should.

Hopefully they turn Reigns heel and reignite the Bryan feud after Mania but with a heel this time of course.

As for Bryan at Mania, well if he's in the ladder match or if he's in a singles match with Sheamus who the fuck cares really?

He's not a priority this year :shrug Everyone has had plenty of time to let it sink in. Lets just hope for a high quality match.
 
#19 ·
Re: I can't wait for Daniel Bryan to win the IC Title at Wrestlemania

I don't think he will even be in it, I am fully expecting him to face and be beaten by heel Seamus at WM, so he (Seamus) can go on with a feud with Reign.

IC title has Ambrose written all over it, which I am pleased with and hope he can bring back a bit of pretiege for the title.
 
#21 ·
Re: I can't wait for Daniel Bryan to win the IC Title at Wrestlemania

This site has been more entertaining then the current product
 
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#22 ·
Re: I can't wait for Daniel Bryan to win the IC Title at Wrestlemania

This site has been more entertaining then the current product
It has been that way for the past few years minus a couple months here and there :ha

As for Daniel Bryan winning the IC belt I will just leave this thought here for everyone:

The Night after Wrestlemania the title holders could look like this:

US Champ: John Cena
IC Champ: Daniel Bryan
WWE WHC: Roman Reigns

Nice little subliminal message there Vince :jericho2
 
#27 ·
Re: I can't wait for Daniel Bryan to win the IC Title at Wrestlemania

Is Ambrose marks vs bryan marks going to be the mark war now?
 
#29 ·
Re: I can't wait for Daniel Bryan to win the IC Title at Wrestlemania

This is a ladder match. So it's possible Bryan takes a huge bump that prevents him from winning. It's a good way to protect him. I could see him taking a bump and then they play up his neck problems. This is going to be Dean Ambrose's moment and rightfully so.
 
#38 ·
Re: I can't wait for Daniel Bryan to win the IC Title at Wrestlemania

This is a ladder match. So it's possible Bryan takes a huge bump that prevents him from winning. It's a good way to protect him. I could see him taking a bump and then they play up his neck problems. This is going to be Dean Ambrose's moment and rightfully so.
Having you're most over guy in a jobbers match for a jobber's title and a guy coming back after a neck injury been given a massive fall through a ladder. It would destroy Bryan and WWE would be foolish to have him in the match.
 
#52 ·
Re: I can't wait for Daniel Bryan to win the IC Title at Wrestlemania

If Bryan ends up in that match I feel sorry for ambrose. Every drop of sweat he produces will be analyzed and criticized by the butt hurt brigade
Bryan can fuck off. That's Dean's gold.
Ambrose can take the belt and shove it up his ass for all I care.



Though I do fully expect Bryan to go over, they won't want the crowd pissed off from the start of the show (assuming that match is near the start of the card).
You're right. If Bryan wins the IC title, I'd be sooooo happy (sarcasm).


He doesn't have to lose to not win in that situation.

Bryan wins the moral victory btw and even though it doesn't come with any material rewards, there is no one with a better character in the entire WWE than him at the moment. When it's all said and done, people will only remember that he was cheated in his career, not that he was a failure.

Good men like Bryan are remembered for far more than how many belts they held and how many manias they main evented.

Ultimately, he wins.
Hope fans chant "Daniel Bryan" at the Main Event of Wm31.
 
#34 ·
Re: I can't wait for Daniel Bryan to win the IC Title at Wrestlemania

Wrestling Forum > WWE.

If they have Bryan hold on to the IC title for a while, then he has a unification match with the US champion John Cena and wins, I'll be happy, it will feel like they are doing something worthwhile with Bryan.

Just watch them have R-Truth go over Bryan, Ambrose, Ziggler and BNB and he becomes an instant heel. :lmao Though I do fully expect Bryan to go over, they won't want the crowd pissed off from the start of the show (assuming that match is near the start of the card).
 
#35 ·
Re: I can't wait for Daniel Bryan to win the IC Title at Wrestlemania

is it really a smart move to put Bryan, Ambrose and Ziggler in the same match? the contrast in the crowd reactions between this match and Reigns vs Lesnar will be laughable.

As for Bryan marks vs Ambrose marks? I don't think any Bryan mark wants him in this match or to win it as it's for the IC Title and he is above that. He'll be chanted during the main event and WWE will have to react the next night on raw.
 
#60 ·
Re: I can't wait for Daniel Bryan to win the IC Title at Wrestlemania

is it really a smart move to put Bryan, Ambrose and Ziggler in the same match? the contrast in the crowd reactions between this match and Reigns vs Lesnar will be laughable.

As for Bryan marks vs Ambrose marks? I don't think any Bryan mark wants him in this match or to win it as it's for the IC Title and he is above that. He'll be chanted during the main event and WWE will have to react the next night on raw.
No well meaning Bryan fan wants him in it. It's just another way WWE will bury him deep down the card, him losing this match will make him look a joke and he's only back from a injury so going through a steel ladder with his neck isn't good. I don't see Bryan been in the match at all.
 
#41 ·
Re: I can't wait for Daniel Bryan to win the IC Title at Wrestlemania

I will laugh my ass off if this "Jobber Belt" gets booked really well, the tears of the "Anointed One's" followers will be sweet for sure.
:ti:WTF:bryanlol:WTF2:gtfo

I think you know you are living in dream land if you think they be booking a title they haven't cared for in 17 years just for Ambrose and even if Bryan ins would be the same. They are just setting this match up cause they want a few guys they don't care for to go through a few ladders to get easy pops out of the crowd. Simple as.
 
#43 ·
Re: I can't wait for Daniel Bryan to win the IC Title at Wrestlemania

love ambrose like bryan. These two top performers might bring back credability to the interconti title.
they should fight for interconti at WM. could be a great match maybe the best of the show.
my brain works different. i know some think DB is buried by fighting upper midcardes. i do not care about this carders stuff. i watch the show and guess out by my own what was most enjoying.

do not be afraid. DB could fight for a dinner at wendy'S vs heath slater and it still would be enjoyable. With the YES movement in his back - right now - he is unburiable - like a skill in magic the gathering.
 
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