February 14, 2017
Episode 229
(taped February 13, 2017)
City: Las Vegas, NV
Venue: T-Mobile Arena
Commentary: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, R-Truth
Ring Announcer: Mike Rome
Intro Video
“On My Way” by CFO$
Match 1
Sin Cara vs Jinder Mahal
(referee: Darrick Moore)
Result: Jinder Mahal wins via pinfall after an arm-trap neckbreaker
Time: 5:04
Match Thoughts
An okay match. It wasn’t terribly exciting, but there was nothing wrong with it. It was pretty even with both guys exchanging leads in the match. The finish seemes kind of matter-of-fact.
Video
From RAW, Braun Strowman fights Mark Henry.
Video
From RAW, Jericho hosts the Festival of Friendship.
Match 2
Mustafa Ali & Cedric Alexander vs Tony Nese & Drew Gulak
(referee: John Cone)
Result: Mustafa Ali pins Tony Nese after an inverted 450 splash
Time: 6:34 (1 break)
Match Thoughts
Good match. Gulak and Nese worked very well as a tag team. Alexander and Ali didn’t work together as well, but they kept the pace up whenever Nese and Gulak slowed things down with their power advantage.
Video
From RAW, Bayley faces Charlotte for the RAW Women’s Title.
Show Impressions
I liked the second match enough to recommend the show, but I think this was a pretty average Main Event.
Match of the Night
Mustafa Ali & Cedric Alexander vs Tony Nese & Drew Gulak
This is pretty easiy the better match. More competitive and it had more action.