The new Intercontinental Champion The Miz started off the show by thanking the fans who voted for Christian to defend his title on the 1000th Raw against him. 'Captain Charisma' himself then came out and informed the champ that he's invoking his rematch clause right there and then.
The Miz (c) defeated Christian to retain the Intercontinental Championship. It was a great start to the show and a solid title match, one that was far superior to their encounter on this weeks Raw. Both men went back and fourth, exchanging counter after counter. For me this is one of the finest single bouts I've ever seen Miz compete in. Giving him the IC title is a smart move I reckon.
Ryback won via count out versus Jinder Mahal in a fair bout. Mahal was allowed to perhaps have the most offense I've seen anyone have against Ryback in a televised match, but decided he'd had enough as he left to take the count out. At least Ryback's getting more interesting matches and competition.
Sheamus beat Cody Rhodes in an enjoyable contest from start to finish. I know I've already said it before but this year the quality of Sheamus' matches have been so consistent, I think he's made a very good World Champion. Afterwards Dolph Ziggler (who'd been at ringside for the match) teased cashing in his Money in the Bank contract, but decided to wait. He was then thrust back into the ring by Chris Jericho to be Brogue Kicked and Codebreakered by both men. I'm enjoying this face turn of Y2J and feud between him and Ziggler. I think he needed to change something up a bit.
Antonio Cesaro defeated Santino Marella in an okay match up. Cesaro was on his usual good form. Hopefully this'll also mean a future US Title run and moving up from Superstars and NXT for Cesaro.
Alberto Del Rio beat Daniel Bryan, Rey Mysterio and Kane in a Fatal Four Way to become number one contender to the World Heavyweight Championship. It was a great main event, with action that rarely ever let due to the tremendous lay out. Each man was given a period to shine (as they should) and a close near fall or teased a submission victory. Eventually Del Rio won when he pinned Bryan after Mysterio had applied a 619 to him.
Overall it was a very successful SmackDown I thought, with the best in ring action in any American wrestling show this week. Certainly out shined the 1000th Raw wrestling wise.
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