They could totally make it work with Swagger! They're likely splitting soon anyway, and maybe Ziggler says something to Swagger about how no one even remembers his title run, and Swagger has had enough so he punches Ziggler and insults Vickie, thus turning face, and he gets one last shot at glory at the Rumble.
Okay yes, it's a stretch, but if you really want Punk to pull the "gotta win the Rumble for another title shot" story, then there you go. Punk should hold the championship at least until 'Mania, though.
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