Zack Ryder
On the February 15 "Raw", Stardust participated in a five-way match for the Intercontinental Championship, but did not win the match. At WrestleMania 32, Stardust competed in a seven-man ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship, which was won by Zack Ryder. Post-WrestleMania, Stardust lost to Apollo Crews four times on television, which was followed by a loss to Zack Ryder on the May 20 episode of "Superstars".