SmackDown Review: Dolph Ziggler Goes for the Intercontinental Championship
By Mike Smith
WWE.com
The Ryback vs. Seth Rollins
Right before Ryback’s entrance, the merchandise stand was shown, but it was completely destroyed, and Kane was nowhere in sight.
Ryback dominated Rollins early, forcing Rollins to escape to the outside and regroup with J & J Security.
Despite Rollins’ best efforts, it wasn’t until Ryback went shoulder-first into the post that Rollins was able to take over. Now, with the tables turned, it was Rollins who kept cutting Ryback’s offense off, with the occasional help of Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble.
When Ryback looked ready to take over, Rollins rolled out of the way to avoid a Meathook Clothesline. Ryback’s aggression got the best of him next, as he ended up on his knees, before taking a superkick from Rollins.
Ryback and Rollins traded control at the end, but just as it looked like Ryback was ready to seal the deal, Kane came out with a chair.
The match ends in a no contest.
After the match, Ryback did his best to fight Kane and Rollins off, but the numbers eventually caught up to him. When they finally got Ryback down, Rollins handed Kane the chair and left, as Kane completely beat Ryback down, ending it with a chokeslam on the chair.
The match wasn’t bad, but it was hard to get into, considering it was so obviously destined for a DQ finish.