July 29, 2016
Episode 381
(taped July 25, 2016)
#Superstars
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Venue: Consol Energy Center
Commentary: Tom Phillips, Corey Graves
Ring Announcer: Jojo
Intro Video
“New Day Coming” by CFO$
Match 1
Sin Cara vs Bo Dallas
(referee: Rod Zapata)
Result: Sin Cara wins via pinfall with a senton bomb
Time: 3:58
Match Thoughts
An okay match. There was nothing wrong with it, but it wasn’t particularly exciting or special either. I’m happy to see Bo on his own again (though I already miss the Outcasts), but I think they need to let him talk to really draw people into the match.
Video
Clips of Mick and Stephanie addressing the roster and announcing the number one contender matches (from RAW).
Video
Clips of Orton on Jericho’s Highlight Reel at Battleground.
Video
Replay of part of the Women’s Title match from RAW.
Match 2
Dudley Boyz vs Titus O’Neil & Jack Swagger
(referee: Shawn Bennett)
Result: Titus O’Neil pins D-Von Dudley after Clash of the Titus
Time: 7:56 (1 break)
Match Thoughts
Pretty good match. Bubba was entertaining as usual, and everyone put together a pretty standard. but fine tag match. There was a little awkwardness at the end with the finish, but overall it was alright.
Video
Replay of the Balor versus Reigns match from RAW.
Show Impressions
For the first Superstars with the new roster I expected the show to be better, but it was just okay. You could skip this one and not miss much.
Match of the Night
Dudley Boyz vs Titus O’Neil & Jack Swagger
This one was a little longer and a little more entertaining than the first match of the show.