Randy Orton kicked off things by talking about captaining his team against Barrett’s at Survivor Series next Sunday, and admitted that he doesn’t “play well with others,” but that he is certainly no “follower,” and had accepted the role happily. Wade Barrett joined him and explained why his team will win instead. Christian also made his way out and gave Barrett his full endorsement as captain of their team, as they both began to attack Orton, Sheamus raced out to his aid and they both left in a hurry. Teddy Long (guy still bugs me) announced that it would be Sheamus versus Christian and Orton against Wade Barrett in the main event.
Sheamus defeated Christian in yet another entertaining one on one match between the two men. For me Christian is my personal wrestler of the year, the guy has been so consistent and solid in the ring and on the mic.
Ted DiBiase defeated Jinder Mahal in a short but decent enough effort by both wrestlers. I’m really not sure what they’re planning for Jinder Mahal, one week it seems the booking team has given up on him and the next it seems they’re getting him ready for a push in the mid card. I personally think he has some potential.
Mark Henry defeated Daniel Bryan in an average bout that wasn’t quite as entertaining as last weeks between the two. They didn’t really let Bryan look as competitive, although he did manage to lock on his LeBell lock at one point briefly until Henry lifted him up and slammed him on his back. After the bout Henry carried on the attack and World Strongest smalled Bryan, along with a chair shot too until Big Show came to Bryan’s aid and Henry decided to leave. It’s almost like they’ve taken a step back with Bryan after the progress they made with him last week by having him annihilated by Henry. I would’ve at least had Bryan get in a few more chair shots on Henry to bring him down a bit more.
Big Show defeated three random opponents in a handicap match. After the bout Henry declared that at Survivor Series he would leave Big Show with a “lasting impression,” I’m sure he will with us fans watching too, mainly boredom.
Alicia Fox defeated Tamina in an average divas bout by their usual standard. Natalya was also on commentary during it and was actually pretty lame to be honest, and that’s coming from a fan.
Hunico and Epico defeated the Usos in a decent enough tag team match. I’m liking the addition of this team, and the general attention that’s finally been given to the tag team division over the last four or five months in the company. I also love the fact that they’ve added Primo to their team too, the guy is too talented not to be used regularly on television. Afterwards the three wrestlers beat on the Usos some more like a usual heel team.
Wade Barrett defeated Randy Orton in a big win for the fellow Englishman. He got the pin after poking Randy in the eyes in what was an okay main event, not as good as the Christian versus Sheamus match from earlier on in the night. But it’s certainly a very positive sign for Barrett to get a rare pinfall victory over ‘the viper’. Let’s just hope WWE don’t ruin the momentum and build up a much needed new main event talent for the blue brand. Let’s be honest, we desperately need more heel main eventers to take over from the rather dull Mark Henry.
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