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Sheamus and Rusev vs. Randy Orton and Dolph Ziggler

Result: Randy Orton and Dolph Ziggler defeat Sheamus and Rusev via pinfall.

Rating: 2.8 out of 5 stars

Orton and Sheamus started this match. Sheamus hit multiple punches and aggressive stomps but got taken down with a clothesline. Orton then hit a big dropkick for a one-count. Rusev tagged in and went to work on Orton with stomps and punches.

Ziggler would come in and hit a big dropkick. He followed this with a running splash and neckbreaker for a near-fall. Ziggler would go for a move but get caught by Rusev and slammed down for a near-fall.

Sheamus tagged and put a hold on Ziggler. Rusev would come in and take down Ziggler for a near-fall.

Ziggler would try fighting back with punches and attempted a dropkick but got launched into the turnbuckle and scoop slammed.

Sheamus tagged in and scoop slammed Ziggler. He stomped and drove his knee into Ziggler until Rusev tagged back in. Ziggler tried getting in some offense and went for the Famouser but got caught. He got put into the turnbuckle and scoop slammed.

Sheamus tagged back in but got slammed. Rusev then tagged in but got slammed. Ziggler tagged in Orton, who hit multiple clotheslines and a powerslam on Sheamus. He then hit his trademark DDT to set up for the RKO. Rusev would get sent out of the ring and superkicked but Sheamus worked in some offense. He clotheslined Orton and set up for the Brogue. Orton dodged it and hit an RKO for the victory.

After the match, Rusev called out Sheamus and called him a “stupid non-American.” He blamed the Celtic Warrior for not being able to get the win. He said he’s more useless than Lana. Sheamus would turn around and Brogue Kick Rusev.

Sheamus then got on the mic and told Rusev to “kiss my arse.”

Rob’s Note: Not a bad match at all. It was pretty standard but these kind of matches are usual for a live event.

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