Dolph Ziggler vs. Cesaro - 2-out-of-3 Falls Intercontinental Championship Match: photos | WWE

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Dolph Ziggler is characteristically confident heading into his Intercontinental Championship 2-out-of-3 Falls Match against challenger Cesaro.

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Two of WWE's premier athletes, Cesaro and Ziggler stare each other down before the bell.

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Even after absorbing the Cesaro Swing, The Showoff has the wherewithal to reverse the Swiss Superstar's pin attempt and claim the first fall.

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Cesaro responds viciously, landing a double foot-stomp ...

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... and sharp elbows on the mat.

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There is nothing fancy about Cesaro slugging Ziggler straight in the mouth.

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The scary-strong Swiss Superman demolishes Dolph with a powerbomb.

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Ziggler fights back and targets Cesaro's left arm.

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A grueling, back-and-forth fight for control ends ...

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... when Cesaro powers up Ziggler with a deadlift superlex!

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Catching Ziggler out of nowhere, Cesaro connects with a tilt-a-whirl slam ...

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... but the ever-resilient Ziggler bounces back with a superkick.

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A Zig Zag later, Ziggler claims the second fall to retain the title.

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