On November 20, 2017, Monday Night Raw featured an electrifying showdown as The Miz defended his Intercontinental Championship against Roman Reigns. The match took place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, and had significant stakes, as Reigns aimed to capture the prestigious title and complete his collection of WWE championships.
From the moment both superstars made their entrances, the atmosphere in the arena was electric. The Miz, accompanied by his Miztourage—Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas—walked down the ramp with his trademark arrogance, flaunting the Intercontinental Championship. Meanwhile, Roman Reigns, the powerhouse of The Shield, made his way through the crowd, exuding confidence and determination.
As the bell rang, both competitors locked up in the center of the ring, with Reigns quickly using his strength to gain the upper hand. He overpowered Miz with shoulder tackles and a massive clothesline that sent the champion rolling out of the ring to regroup with his Miztourage. Miz, known for his cunning tactics, attempted to slow the pace of the match, using rest holds and strategic strikes to weaken Reigns.
However, Reigns countered with a series of high-impact moves, including a Samoan drop and a powerful drive-by kick on the ring apron. The Miz found himself in trouble but managed to create an opening after dodging a Superman Punch and sending Reigns shoulder-first into the steel ring post. The A-Lister then took advantage, targeting Reigns’ arm with methodical offense, setting up for his signature Skull-Crushing Finale.
As the match progressed, Miz gained confidence, mocking Reigns and taunting the crowd. He delivered his signature running corner dropkicks, a move often associated with Daniel Bryan, before hitting his patented DDT for a near fall. However, Reigns refused to stay down, kicking out at two and rallying with a huge clothesline that flattened the champion.
The Miztourage played a crucial role in the match, interfering whenever possible to give Miz the advantage. Axel and Dallas distracted the referee multiple times, allowing Miz to capitalize on cheap shots. At one point, it seemed like Reigns would succumb to the numbers game, but his resilience shined through.
Reigns eventually fought off the Miztourage, knocking both men off the apron before delivering a thunderous Superman Punch to Miz for a close two-count. The crowd erupted as Reigns signaled for the Spear, but Miz countered at the last second, rolling Reigns up for another near fall. Desperate to retain his title, Miz attempted the Skull-Crushing Finale again, but Reigns powered out, sending Miz crashing into the turnbuckles.
With momentum on his side, Reigns unleashed a devastating Spear that sent the crowd into a frenzy. He covered Miz, and the referee counted to three, crowning Roman Reigns the new Intercontinental Champion.
With this victory, Reigns not only secured his first Intercontinental Championship but also cemented his status as a Grand Slam Champion in WWE. The Miz, frustrated and defeated, looked on as Reigns celebrated in the ring, holding the title high and soaking in the adulation from the WWE Universe.
