Jack Swagger Wins Intercontinental Championship in Sheffield, Decision Reversed

Zeb Colter, manager and talking piece for Jack Swagger, noted Swagger took won the Intercontinental Championship at WWE’s live event in Sheffield, England Tuesday.

Colter noted on Twitter:

LAST NIGHT IN @WWESheffield, @RealJackSwagger ACTUALLY WON THE IC TITLE FROM @WWEWade_Barrett…AND IT WAS STOLEN 1 MINUTE LATER. TRUE. @WWE

— Zeb Colter (@WWEZeb) May 21, 2014

WWE has previously run this angle with Swagger at live events, as in April, he defeated Big E for the Intercontinental Championship but had the decision reversed. Colter had provided him aid to help him defeat the big man. Interestingly, but not surprisingly, Bad News Barrett worked as the babyface in the match, being that he was defending his title in his home country. As noted on Tuesday though, WWE is reportedly considering a babyface turn for one of its most popular members of the roster.

Though no images with Swagger as champion have emerged like last time, Twitter user @santana4britt noted Swagger won the belt in controversy.

@JonAlbaSFC @WrestleRumors Barrett had his foot on rope but ref didn't see he counted to 3 gave belt to swagger then another ref came

— Nayaholic_kellen (@santana4britt) May 21, 2014

@JonAlbaSFC @WrestleRumors out and had words with the ref in the ring and then he took belt of swagger and ordered a re start to match

— Nayaholic_kellen (@santana4britt) May 21, 2014

Barrett would then win cleanly to retain his title.

Editor’s Note:

I think a program between Swagger and Barrett with Barrett as the face would be great for the mid-card, though I see that being a little far off. Good tease, though.

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