October 11, 2016
Episode 211
(taped October 11, 2016)
City: San Jose, CA
Venue: SAP Center
Commentary: Tom Phillips, David Otunga
Ring Announcer: Greg Hamilton
Intro Video
“On My Way” by CFO$
Match 1
Hype Bros vs The Vaudevillains
(referee: Mike Chioda)
Result: Zack Ryder pins Aiden English after a Hype Ryder
Time: 3:44
Match Thoughts
Good, simple match. I think the flow of the match worked really well to keep the pace up the entire time. Plus, Mojo didn’t dance, so that’s always a good thing.
Video
From RAW, Foley delivers his Hell in a Cell address.
Video
From RAW, a replay of the mixed tag/champions vs challengers match.
Match 2
Jack Swagger vs Tyler Breeze
(referee: Dan Engler)
Result: Jack Swagger wins via submission with a Patriot Lock
Time: 6:15 (1 break)
Match Thoughts
Really good match. Tyler Breeze is one of the most underrated performers currently in WWE. He carried the narrative of this match, getting angry and frustrated, and using those emotions to influence his actions. Very good stuff.
Video
From RAW, a replay of the Rollins/Jericho match.
Show Impressions
I enjoyed the matches, particularly the Breeze/Swagger one, so this was a decent show.
Match of the Night
Jack Swagger vs Tyler Breeze
Both guys looked good, but again, I think Breeze really stood out in this one. Not for any big move he did, but for all the little things he put into the match to make it make sense and be as intriguing as it could for a Main Event match.