SmackDown Review: Ziggler and Ambrose Team Against Barrett and Harper
By Mike Smith
WWE.com
Big Show and Kane backstage
Show asked for an apology from Kane, but he did not get it.
Show demanded to be in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, then Kane told him that he would be in at as well.
Show criticized Kane for being a corporate sellout, and no longer being The Devil’s Favorite Demon. Kane told Show to grab a ringside seat for his match against Ryback.
Does anybody care about these two?
Ryback vs. Kane
Ryback hit one or two early moves, then Kane had a short offensive run, before Ryback went on an offensive tear.
Despite attempted interference from Big Show to help Kane, Kane actually ended up being the one who got distracted, and he lost to a Meathook Clothesline.
Ryback defeats Kane via pinfall.
After the match, Kane made an impromptu match between Ryback and Show.
2.5 out of 5 stars – I liked seeing Ryback get the win with a signature, even if it was aided by a distraction.
Ryback vs. Big Show
Despite Show’s early objections to even being in the match, he used the size advantage to gain early control of the match.
Ryback used his incredible power to get himself going, but when he looked for the Meathook Clothesline, Kane got in the ring and took it himself. He then turned right into a KO Punch.
Show defeats Ryback via pinfall.
1.75 out of 5 stars – Watching Show’s matches is brutal, especially when he wins with that awful excuse for a finisher.
Bray Wyatt promo
Wyatt talked about The Undertaker being beckoned for WrestleMania, and him not answering the call.
He talked about having plans for Monday Night Raw, as the camera panned back to reveal that he had the urn. He said that The Undertaker can’t outrun his fate.
I’m really on and off with Wyatt’s promos, but he certainly got my attention with the urn.