Sheamus defeats Cesaro via pin-fall to retain the U.S. Title
No better way to honor the prestige of the U.S. Title than by having an Irishman and a Swiss battling for the strap. While most expected a physical brawl between the two, things actually started off pretty technically sound. That is until Cesaro slapped Sheamus in the face and ignited an all-out brawl.
The match was a good old fashioned battle featuring two guys beating the hell out of each other. Great battle between the two sees Cesaro counter everything that Sheamus throws at him, but unable to pick up the win. After another near-fall, Cesaro snaps and begins to repeatedly slap Sheamus in the face.
Cesaro’s frustration spills out and he unloads on Sheamus, who screams at him to keep going. Cesaro hits a huge booth on Sheamus and continues to wail on the Champ in the corner before the ref pulls them apart. As Cesaro goes in for more he hits a massive Brogue Kick and Sheamus covers for the 1-2-3 and title retention. An absolutely incredible physical match between two of the best mid-card workers in the company.
The Miz defeats Dolph Ziggler via pin-fall to win the WWE Intercontinental Title
Apparently we’re still doing the stunt-doubles thing with this Intercontinental title feud. I have to admit though, the way Sandow tries to mimic everything Miz does is hilarious.
Miz controls the majority of the match before Ziggler finally makes a push. Things break down at ringside as Sandow and R-Ziggler brawl into the backstage and we’re left with just our competitors. Miz locks in the Figure Four on Ziggler who gets to the ropes and counters a Miz attack with a Fame-Asser on Miz for the near-fall. Ziggler is holding his knee in pain and struggling to his feet. Mizdow makes his way out to the ring and eats a kick from the Champ before Miz grabs Ziggler and rolls him up.
1… not on a roll-up… 2… crap he’s pulling his tights, they’re going to end his reign after one lousy month… 3… crap.
WWE screws the #PUSHZIGGLER movement. Again. Damn it.
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