According to WrestleVotes Twitter account, Elias was supposed to win the Intercontinental Championship from Seth Rollins recently but the idea was scrapped.

Interesting tidbit for those who like this type of thing: prior to all of RAWs creative plans going up in flames last month, the original Ambrose heel turn angle was to see him cost Rollins the IC title. Who was scheduled to win the strap you ask? Elias.

— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) November 29, 2018