The Big Show Defeats Kofi Kingston
What I Liked:
The match was okay. With two guys who are on two opposite ends of the spectrum, it is really difficult to book. I did think The Miz was great after the match, getting into the ring and talking down to Kofi after he got the WMD. Miz talks about Kofi always coming up short. I really enjoyed this because Miz needs something to do, and this could be a quick solution. Also, it may bring more interest back to Kingston, who has always been better chasing and fighting for the IC Title over a Tag Team Champion.
What I Disliked:
This just does not get me excited, seeing Show knock out a guy who is 220 pounds. Do we really invest our time into matches like this? Smackdown has really been lacking big matches each week, and lay back on what they "think" the crowd cares about.
Sin Cara Defeats Damien Sandow
What I Liked:
Sandow looks great with every person I have seen him in the ring for. The pace was really fast from the very beginning, with Cara hitting multiple kicks to Sandow. Sandow gets frustrated, gets back into the ring, and really takes control. His unique offense in the match was continuous kicks in the corner, and not letting up. Sandow also has a signature move that he tries to make more important than it is, a glorified elbow drop. It always amuses me. Cara really looked crisp and spot on, including a dropkick and a springboard kick to his face. Cara gets the quick pin.
What I Disliked:
This was the most logical and sensible match of the night It was not amazing, but made sense and was simple. Sometimes simplicity is completely overlooked and taken for granted.
Grade: B
