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Bobby Lashley will be defending the WWE Intercontinental Championship alongside hypeman Lio Rush against Finn Bálor in a 2-on-1 Handicap Match this Sunday at Elimination Chamber.



On <a href="http://f4wonline.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Wrestling Observer Radio</a>, Dave Meltzer revealed why WWE possibly booked a handicap Intercontinental Title defense for February 17.



<blockquote style="text-align:center" class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">“Doesn’t that suck? I mean like realistically, a handicap match? I don’t mind a handicap match, but the title should be at stake in a handicap match.” </blockquote>


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There are several reasons behind WWE booking certain matches which may seem out of the ordinary but in this case, a handicap title match is a lot more interesting than it seems.



<blockquote style="text-align:center" class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">“I think the idea is that Finn Bálor can pin Lio Rush and win the title and that way they protect Lashley because of maybe the idea that Vince thinks you know, maybe Vince thinks it’s unrealistic for Finn Bálor to beat Lashley, but it’s very realistic for him to beat Lio Rush.” </blockquote>


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The WWE Universe is already enraged over Bálor not receiving the main event/Universal Title push he deserves. 



While WWE has apparently derailed the Irishman&#8217;s career, a title victory for Finn this Sunday could be a huge push in disguise as it&#8217;s been over two years that he has held championship gold.



However, the idea that The Extraordinary Man shouldn&#8217;t beat Lashley isn&#8217;t acceptable even if it means protecting The Almighty for the bigger picture. Pinning Rush would take away much from Bálor&#8217;s title victory.


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Meltzer also slammed this weird booking decision. 



<blockquote style="text-align:center" class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"> “I think it’s completely stupid too.” </blockquote>



For what it&#8217;s worth, Finn walking into WrestleMania 35 with the big white belt could be a serious draw and a solid mid-card title defense. 



At WrestleMania 34, the Leader of the Bálor Club lost the Intercontinental Title match as Seth Rollins pinned The Miz to become champion.

Reason Behind WWE Booking Handicap Intercontinental Championship Match At Elimination Chamber

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