Awesome Truth emerges victorious via dirty tactics. Decent opening promo from John Cena to kick off the show, providing us with some incentive to buy look forward to his anticipated team with the Rock at Survivor Series. Awesome Truth didn't do much here, but I'm loving the rub they're giving to Zack Ryder recently. The Long Iced Z is more over with the crowd that ever before. Great match between United States Champion Dolph Ziggler and John Morrison that got excellent time and showcased both of them as stars. It's no secret these two have chemistry, so the match quality is an automatic hit. However, I question the move of giving Morrison the win here over a credible Ziggler, who desperately needs victories if he is going to mean anything as champion. Commentators really should have started to mention Morrison's subsequent losing streak before tonight, as it made his win here feel like little to nothing. Additionally, they could have made a real angle out of Morrison continuous losses by turning him heel at some point down the line, but obviously, that can no longer be done. Nothing more than an enhancement talent match for Mason Ryan with his win over JTG. Although I'm not entirely sure if he's entrance was later edited or not, it seemed to me that Ryan received a pretty good pop from his native crowd. He has certainly improved in the last few months, and his video package that aired before the match shows that Creative has faith in him as a top star, something which I have no problem with as long as it's done right. However, would it really have hurt to give Ryan a worthier opponent than JTG, maybe someone like Drew McIntyre? I highly doubt people watching the show even knew the former Cryme Tyme member was still employed. Quick match with WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio logically defeating WWE Tag Team Champion Kofi Kingston, a contest that could have gone on much longer given the past encounters between the two. Del Rio's promo with CM Punk was pretty good for what it was, but it called for Punk to shoot straight on Del Rio in order to make the segment intriguing. Nonetheless, I'm glad to see this rivalry get some major focus going into Survivor Series. Forgettable match between Jack Swagger and Santino Marella. The match was just as short as it was last week, just a bit better wrestled. Obviously, the contest was put it place to give Swagger the win back against Marella, but in the end, this entire segment served no purpose.
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Big Show helps Daniel Bryan regain consciousness. Extremely enjoyable opening match to kick off the show from Randy Orton and Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes. Both former Legacy members got their respective offense in, as well as fully utilize the near-25 minute time slot they were given. Hopefully, this isn't the blow-off to this rivalry since I'd much rather see Rhodes get the upper hand to conclude the feud, but the Viper bagging Rhodes following the contest has me losing faith. Short, yet effective match with Ted DiBiase going over Tyson Kidd in a three-minute contest. I believe there is much potential in DiBiase as a top face, and these wins will help him establish himself to the SmackDown audience. Both DiBiase and Kidd have had quality matches over on WWE Superstars before, but this bout was fine for what it was. Mark Henry's confrontation with Mr. Money in the Bank Daniel Bryan was something out of the ordinary, which is actually what I was anticipating to see. It's a nice change to see the World Champion actually challenging the Money in the Bank holder for once instead of vice-versa, and both Superstars here played their roles perfectly. Too quick of a match between Alicia Fox and Natalya to really mean anything. If Creative is determined to get Fox over with the crowd, then why isn't she number one contender to the Divas Championship instead of the stale Eve? This contest wasn't horrible, but it amazes me as to how Natalya continues to job to Divas not as great as she is in the ring. With that being said, it could always lead to Natalya's eventual face turn after being fed up with all of her recent losses. Quality promo from Christian and Big Show that got a chuckle from this viewer. Show wasn't as campy as last week, and I'm glad Christian pointed out the fact as to why Show deserves another shot at the World Championship. Sure, it made Christian look weak, but Captain Charisma hasn't meant anything in ages, so no harm done. |
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