August 12, 2016
Episode 383
(taped August 8, 2016)
#Superstars
City: Anaheim, CA
Venue: Honda Center
Commentary: Tom Phillips, Corey Graves
Ring Announcer: Jojo
Intro Video
“New Day Coming” by CFO$
Match 1
Jack Swagger vs Jinder Mahal
(referee: John Cone)
Result: Jack Swagger wins via submission with the Patriot Lock
Time: 4:50
Match Thoughts
Pretty good match. Mahal looks fine, but with this match and his match on Main Event, it seems he’s settled back into his old role already. Hopefully they’ll have something for him down the road.
Video
A replay of Rusev and Lana’s wedding celebration from RAW.
Video
A look at the history between Lesnar and Orton.
Match 2
Sami Zayn vs Curtis Axel
(referee: Darrick Moore)
Result: Sami Zayn wins via pinfall after a Helluva Kick
Time: 6:15 (1 break)
Match Thoughts
Good match with some good injury psychology. Axel ran Zayn’s arm into the post during the first half of the match, and that had a big effect on how the match progressed from there. Nicely done.
Video
Finn Balor talks about Irish legends and myths (from RAW).
Video
Replay of the Sasha Banks vs Dana Brooks match from RAW.
Show Impressions
It was fine. The matches are worth watching, but not really worth going too far out of your way to see.
Match of the Night
Sami Zayn vs Curtis Axel
This one had a little more to it with the arm injury being a factor in the match.