July 8, 2016
Episode 378
(taped July 4, 2016)
#Superstars
City: Columbus, OH
Venue: Nationwide Arena
Commentary: Tom Phillips, David Otunga
Ring Announcer: Greg Hamilton
Intro Video
“New Day Coming” by CFO$
Match 1
Breezango vs The Shining Stars
(referee: Darrick Moore)
Result: Epico pins Fandango after The Shining Star
Time: 3:08
Match Thoughts
Pretty good match. It could have been longer and a little more competitive, but it was fine.
Video
Replay of part of the champ vs champ match between Ambrose and Miz from RAW.
Video
Rollins and Ambrose brawl after their matches (from RAW).
Video
Enzo and Cass help John Cena with The Club (from RAW).
Match 2
The Usos vs The Ascension
(referee: Rod Zapata)
Result: Jimmy Uso pins Viktor after a Samoan Splash
Time: 8:11 (1 break)
Match Thoughts
Good match. It was a nice power versus speed match, though The Usos were a lot more impressive than The Ascension.
Ring Area
The Announcement of Lesnar vs Orton as Summer Slam (from SmackDown).
Video
Replay of the 16-man elimination match from RAW.
Show Impressions
This was an average Superstars. The matches were fine, but both would have just been average on the main shows.
Match of the Night
The Usos vs The Ascension
This one was a little longer, and the finish was a little more exciting.