WWE Main Event
Episode 345
Original Air Date: May 9, 2019
Event Date: May 6, 2019
(available on the WWE Network)
City: Cincinnati, OH
Venue: US Bank Arena
Commentary: Byron Saxton, Renee Young
Ring Announcer: Mike Rome
Intro Video
“On My Own” by CFO$
Match 1
EC3 vs Cedric Alexander
(referee: Chad Patton)
Result: Cedric Alexander wins via pinfall after the Lumbar Check
Time: 5:26
Match Thoughts
Pretty good match. EC3 dominated with his size and strength, but a burst of offense late in the match led Alexander to a nice finish. The match was short, but it was probably at least as good as it would have been on RAW given the amount of time they would have been given on the main show.
Video
Clips of Reigns returning to RAW and of Vince McMahon making up the wild card rule.
Video
Clips of Reigns versus McIntyre from RAW.
Video
Clips of Kingston versus Bryan from RAW.
Video
This week’s Firefly Fun House is played again.
Match 2
Nikki Cross vs Peyton Royce w/ Billie Kay (Women’s Tag Champs)
(referee: Darrick Moore)
Result: Peyton Royce wins via pinfall with a bridging fisherman suplex
Time: 6:17 (1 break)
Match Thoughts
Good match. Nikki Cross got some good offense in the middle of the match, but Peyton Royce looked strong in this match. Royce brought together some nice strings of attacks that we don’t get to see too often on the main shows. There were surprisingly no shenanigans in this match. I liked it.
Video
A replay of a portion of the triple threat main event from SmackDown Live.
Show Impressions
The matches were fine. I liked it alright.
Match of the Night
Nikki Cross vs Peyton Royce
I think this match was a bit more fun. I was a little surprised by how Peyton was allowed to look so strong, and that probably made this match even more enjoyable for me.