RESULTS: United States Champion Dolph Ziggler def. John Morrison; Ryder attacks Ziggler

NEW YORK – United States Champion Dolph Ziggler retained his title despite a game effort from John Morrison. But the showoff was humbled by Long Island’s own Zack Ryder following the match.

The arrogant Ziggler engaged in a tough back and forth battle with The Prince of Parkour and got the pinfall after viciously attacking Morrison’s vulnerable neck before finishing his rival off with a crushing Zig Zag. With two matches in one night at Survivor Series less than a month after doing the same thing at Vengeance, the blond-coifed showoff has been convincing the WWE Universe that he might be as good as he says he is.

The build-up to Ziggler’s title defense against JoMo was not without controversy. The match was announced this week on WWE.com despite the popular Twitter petition (link) of Internet Champion Zack Ryder, who was angling for a title match himself.

The request was not accepted by Executive Vice President of Talent Relations and Interim Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis and the sold-out Madison Square Garden crowd sounded off on the issue, chanting “We want Ryder!” during the bout. They were not disappointed, as after Ziggler’s win, Ryder stormed the ring and gave the blond egoist a quick thrashing to the cheers of the WWE Universe.

After a post-victory battering and so many recent matches, Dolph Ziggler must feel like he needs a break. However, it will be tough for him to get one with a motivated and confident Zack Ryder constantly challenging him. Will these two Superstars meet again? Tune in to Raw SuperShow Monday nights at 9/8 CT on USA Network.