No Mercy Recap & Review
This year’s No Mercy was pretty good, with the good matches being very good. The placement of matches seemed odd, but that didn’t hurt the show too much.
Tag: Heath Slater
Main Event Recap & Review – Episode 210
Naomi faces Natalya and Slater & Rhyno take on The Ascension in a kind of below average episode of Main Event.
SmackDown Recap & Review – Episode 894
On the last stop before No Mercy, this SmackDown was packed with stuff, though it felt a lot like a glorified promo for the PPV. Which I suppose it kind of is.
SmackDown Recap & Review – Episode 893
An overstuffed show with a few really good segments.
SmackDown Recap & Review – Episode 892
A decent episode of SmackDown that fared better in the first half of the show than the second half.
Main Event Recap & Review – Episode 208
The cruiserweights debut on Main Event with Rich Swann vs Lince Dorado in a rematch from the second round of the CWC. Also, the SmackDown tag champs Heath Slater and Rhyno take on the gorgeous teamwork of Breezango in one of the better episodes of Main Event in recent memory.
SmackDown Recap & Review – Episode 891
Heath Slater officially signs with SmackDown, The Miz puts himself in the main event, the new “champ that runs the camp” has a hard time finding a friend, Swagger switches brands, and more on a show that was heavy on talk and light on action.
Backlash Recap & Review
The best of Backlash wasn’t as good as the best of Summer Slam, but this was an enjoyable show and a good start to the brand exclusive PPVs.
Backlash Kickoff Recap & Review
A good kickoff with a surprisingly good match between Baron Corbin and Apollo Crews.
SmackDown Recap & Review – Episode 890
The Usos make a statement in an okay episode of SmackDown.
SmackDown Recap & Review – Episode 889
A fine show made better by the return of The Headbangers!
SmackDown Recap & Review – Episode 888
Two new titles are revealed, a tag title tournament starts, Carmella makes people notice her, and a new number one contender for the World Title is named is a good episode of SmackDown.
SmackDown Recap & Review – Episode 887
A pretty good show that does well to build (or at least maintain) some interest in Summer Slam, specifically the big matches.
RAW Recap & Review – Episode 1212
The last RAW before Summer Slam was a decent show, though the wrestling suffered for the story lines heading into the PPV.
SmackDown Recap & Review – Episode 886
A pretty good show that feels like a minor curve in the road towards Summer Slam.
SmackDown Recap & Review – Episode 885
Ziggler wants to prove himself, American Alpha debuts, and a number one contender is decided for the IC Title in this pretty good edition of SmackDown.
RAW Recap & Review – Episode 1210
While not as exciting as last week’s show, this RAW was still entertaining for the most part.
SmackDown Live Recap & Review – Episode 884
SmackDown Live’s debut didn’t live up to the standard set by RAW, but it was a mostly enjoyable show.
Superstars Recap & Review – Episode 379
This was an okay edition of Superstars, but nothing to go out of the way to see.
RAW Recap & Review – Episode 1207
The big reveal of the Commissioners wasn’t surprising, and it had one of my least favorite segments in recent memory, but this RAW did have some really fun moments.