Sheamus defeated Dolph Ziggler
Both men come out firing and Dolph Ziggler dropkicks him out of the ring. He splashes from the outside and throws him back. Sheamus gets hung up and Dolph hits a crossbody for two. Sheamus slows the pace with a big forearm to the face. Catching the leg, Sheamus gets in control. He applies some head locks and really gets in control of the match. Irish Curse backbreaker gives the former champion a two count. Dolph fights out and Sheamus slams into the ring post. Dolph unloads with some punches and then kicks him in the corner.
As Dolph is in full control, he gets Sheamus to kiss his backside. Dolph hits a Fameasser for another close count. Sheamus hits a running slam and gets another two count. Sheamus locks in the Cloverleaf submission hold and Ziggler fights to get to the bottom rope. Sheamus yells to give up, slapping him down the mat. Ziggler hits a superkick for another close count. Sheamus hits a Brogue Kick and finishes off Ziggler.
Dolph and Sheamus put on an excellent match with emotion, intensity and aggression. Dolph got cut open the hard way and Sheamus really needed the win. I do think the match may have been cut a little short because it seemed like Ziggler was bleeding SO much. The pacing was great and I think Dolph got enough offense in to not get “buried” and Sheamus looks stronger. This gives us a chance for the feud to keep going, which is not a bad idea. Both guys have talent spewing out of their veins.
WWE Tag Team Championship Match
Cesaro catches Big E in the air and slams him down, only for E to do the same to him. Cesaro hits a gutwrench slam and then stomps on Kofi and Big E. Cesaro holds Kofi in the air while Kidd assists him and slams him down. Cesaro Swing and a dropkick give the former champions the victory in the first fall.
Tyson flips and then takes Kofi down on the mat. He gets caught with a Suicide Dive attempt and gets crushed with a belly to belly. Big E stomps at Kidd and Kofi does the same, tagging in and out over and over again. With a Bear Hug in tact, Kidd fights out of it with some elbows. Big E hits a monster slam, but Cesaro saves the match. Big E spears Cesaro between the ropes. Tyson Kidd gets hit with a Big Ending and Kofi off the ropes to lose the second fall.
The third fall starts with Tyson Kidd hitting a drop toe hold onto E. Cesaro gets the tag and he attacks Kofi. Cesaro hits a running uppercut for a two count. Cesaro hits a backbreaker and Kidd connects with a flying elbow. Another close two count and we are at a standstill. Kidd locks in the Sharpshooter and Cesaro throws Big E through the announce table. Cesaro hits Kofi with an uppercut, but Big E gets back in. Xavier Woods runs into the match and picks up the pinfall.
Fantastic match between two stellar teams. I loved the smooth operators that Cesaro and Kidd are together. They are the best team out there right now and it showed by their timing and chemistry. Xavier Woods picks up the win and the referee had no idea. The New Day steal a win and it was classic heel booking. I loved every second of this match and the heels get even more heat, thanks to an incredible performance by Cesaro and Kidd. We continue the feud for another month or two. Nobody should be upset about that, especially with a division that has lacked depth and consistency over the past 3-4 months.
