August 5, 2016
Episode 382
(taped August 1, 2016)
#Superstars
City: Atlanta, GA
Venue: Philips Arena
Commentary: Tom Phillips, Corey Graves
Ring Announcer: Jojo
Intro Video
“New Day Coming” by CFO$
Match 1
Neville vs Curtis Axel
(referee: Darrick Moore)
Result: Neville wins via pinfall after a Red Arrow
Time: 3:26
Match Thoughts
Pretty good match, though it was very one-sided. It almost seemed like it was only going to last a few seconds, but an early finish was averted. Still, this was mostly just a showcase for Neville’s return to the ring, and for that it was fine.
Video
Clips of Finn Balor becoming the the number one contender for the Universal Title, and of Rollins confronting Balor on RAW.
Video
Replay of Rusev defending the US Title against Mark Henry (and Roman Reigns coming out) from RAW.
Match 2
Dudley Boyz vs Sin Cara & Jack Swagger
(referee: Chad Patton)
Result: Bubba Ray Dudley pins Sin Cara after 3D
Time: 8:48
Match Thoughts
Good match. Sin Cara and Jack Swagger seemed like a makeshift tag team (because they were) and it really showed in this match. It was good to see the Dudleys dominate, because they don’t seem to do that nearly enough lately.
Video
Clips of Sasha Banks winning the Women’s Title on RAW.
Video
Paul Heyman talks about what Brock Lesnar will do to Randy Orton, then Orton RKOs Lesnar (from RAW).
Show Impressions
This was an average Superstars with decent matches. Good to see the Dudleys do well though. They should be more involved on the main shows.
Match of the Night
Dudley Boyz vs Sin Cara & Jack Swagger
This one was a little longer and more competitive than the first match on the show. It’s worth watching.