On 16 November episode of "Raw", McIntyre regained the WWE Championship after defeating Randy Orton in a no disqualification match, taking Orton's place to face the Universal Champion Roman Reigns at Survivor Series in an interbrand champion vs. champion match, which McIntyre lost via technical submission following interference from Jey Uso. McIntyre successfully defended the title against AJ Styles and The Miz who cashed in his Money in the Bank contract at in a triple threat Tables, ladders, and chairs match. McIntyre would retain the title Keith Lee on 4 January episode of "Raw" and against Bill Goldberg at Royal Rumble. At Elimination Chamber, McIntyre retained the title in a elimination chamber match against Randy Orton, Sheamus, Jeff Hardy, AJ Styles and Kofi Kingston. After the match, he would be attacked by Bobby Lashley and The Miz who cashed in his Money In The Bank briefcase (that he got reinstated due to a loophole in the contract), hitting the Skull-Crushing Finale to pin McIntyre and win the WWE Championship, ending McIntyre's second reign at 97 days (96 days as recognized by WWE).