February 5, 2016
Episode 356
(taped February 1, 2016)
City: Birmingham, AL
Venue: Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center
Commentary: Rich Brennan, Byron Saxton
Ring Announcer: Lilian Garcia
Intro Video
“New Day Coming” by CFO$
Match 1
Mark Henry & Jack Swagger vs The Ascension
(referee: Jason Ayers)
Result: Jack Swagger makes Viktor tap out to the Patriot Lock
Time: 4:19
Match Thoughts
Good match. There was a lot of action in and outside the ring, and it all lead to a satisfying, though expected, finish. I like that Swagger and Henry are back on the same page after their dismal showing in the Royal Rumble. Why even give them the victory in the pre-show match if they were just going to be fodder for Brock Lesnar and the Wyatt Family?
Video
Replay of Sasha Banks versus Becky Lynch from RAW.
Video
Replay of segments of Ziggler versus Owens from RAW.
Match 2
Stardust vs Zack Ryder
(referee: Dan Engler)
Result: Stardust wins via pinfall after Queen’s Crossbow
Time: 8:49 (1 break)
Match Thoughts
Another good match. The ending seemed sudden, but it made sense.
Video
RAW Rebound featuring Lesnar F5ing Ambrose.
Show Impressions
This was an okay show. The matches were fine, but they’re anything worth going too far out of your way to watch.
Match of the Night
Stardust vs Zack Ryder
It’s good to see Zack Ryder and this was a decent match.