SmackDown Review: Ziggler and Ambrose Team Against Barrett and Harper
By Mike Smith
WWE.com
Jack Swagger vs. Rusev
After a little early brawling, Swagger had Rusev frustrated, as SmackDown went to commercial.
Rusev was in control when SmackDown returned, and he used his surprising agility to hit a big dropkick.
Swagger hit his comeback, but Rusev got his feet up for the Swagger Bomb, however, Swagger caught Rusev’s foot and locked in the Patriot Lock.
Swagger kept the offense up, until the match went to the outside. Swagger threw Rusev back in the ring, and Rusev rolled with the momentum, popping to his feet, hitting the ropes, and hitting Swagger with a superkick. Rusev then locked in The Accolade.
Rusev defeats Swagger via submission.
3 out of 5 stars – I hope that Swagger gets a TV win over Rusev, after Rusev’s undefeated streak ends. I think the crowd would pop huge for that, even if Rusev is already undefeated.
Curtis Axel promo
Axel cut a very Hulk Hogan-like promo, saying “brother” a lot.
Axel said he’s coming after Rusev on Raw, and after he gets that win, he wants a United States Championship shot at WrestleMania.
I don’t know why he didn’t show it sooner. He’s finally acting like Mr. Perfect’s son.
Cameron, Summer Rae and Eva Marie backstage
The three Divas fought over which one of them more deserved a chance. None of them do.
Eh, I like Summer.