February 23, 2016
Episode 178
(taped February 23, 2016)
City: Indianapolis, IN
Venue: Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Commentary: Rich Brennan, Jerry Lawler
Ring Announcer: Eden Stiles
Intro Video
“On My Way” by CFO$
Ring Area
The Social Outcasts are going to take Main Event viral. Adam Rose makes a motorcycle metaphor and decides that they all need biker jackets. Bo Dallas wants their name on them.
Match 1
Bo Dallas w/ Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Curtis Axel vs Darren Young
(referee: Mike Chioda)
Result: Bo Dallas wins via pinfall by holding the ropes after countering a sunset flip
Time: 3:30
Match Thoughts
A quick, fun match. Bo Dallas was a lot of fun, and all of the Outcasts contributed. Young was good too, getting a nice move on Axel and Rose on the outside when they tried to interfere.
Match 2
Paige vs Naomi w/ Tamina
(referee: John Cone)
Result: Naomi wins via submission with a headscissors crucifix choke
Time: 9:37 (1 break)
Match Thoughts
Very good match. Both women seemed to take each other lightly as it started, but as the match went along they got a lot more serious and the action got a lot more intense. They both looked equally good and fought hard. Their personalities really shone through as well, but not at the expense of the wrestling.
Video
Clips of Shane McMahon’s return to RAW.
Match 3
Tyler Breeze vs Ryback
(referee: Chad Patton)
Result: Ryback wins via pinfall after Shell Shock
Time: 3:38
Match Thoughts
An okay match. Tyler Breeze looked good, and Ryback looked like Ryback.
Match 4
Braun Strowman w/ Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan vs Fandango
(referee: Darrick Moore)
Result: Braun Strowman wins via knockout with an arm triangle choke
Time: 1:52
Match Thoughts
Fandango tried to put up a good fight, but Strowman wouldn’t budge much. As usual. Not a great match.
Show Impressions
An okay show. The first half was really good. The second half was a little lacking.
Match of the Night
Paige vs Naomi
This match was really good. It would have contended for match of the night on either of the main shows.