WWE SmackDown Live Results: Highlights, Analysis, and Grades for January 10
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Dolph Ziggler vs. Kalisto
Result: Kalisto defeated Dolph Ziggler via pinfall.
Rating: 2.75 out of 5 stars
Ziggler displayed a more methodical style of wrestling with this match, using a lot of rest holds and showing off his amateur moves from Kent State. He did not show too much aggression, but definitely played the role of a heel here. Maybe as he continues to develop his new bad guy persona, he will show off a darker side to his character.
An amazing part of this came from the crowd who chanted for Ziggler, something mostly unheard of since his feud with Rusev in 2015. It represents the fresh persona that the former Intercontinental Champion has taken on, which always helps with fan support (e.g the “YES!” chants).
And people are actually excited for a matchup for once because the damn story makes sense and hasn't been seen 5 times in 3 weeks. #SDLive https://t.co/CYHjYUmqdm
— CheezeBurgerJesus (@HeyItsCBJ) January 11, 2017
The quick win from Kalisto also surprised, which led to Ziggler clubbing the Lucha Dragon with a clothesline. He then broke out a chair and destroyed him with the object. Crews making the save also interjects him into this feud, but he got overpowered by Ziggler too, who looked strong once again.
American Alpha Interview
Chad Gable and Jason Jordan would talk about how they are ready to battle the Wyatt Family, and will retain the tag team titles.