{"id":1829,"date":"2016-08-21T16:00:10","date_gmt":"2016-08-21T22:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?p=1829"},"modified":"2016-08-22T07:57:00","modified_gmt":"2016-08-22T13:57:00","slug":"summer-slam-kickoff-recap-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/summer-slam-kickoff-recap-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Slam Kickoff Recap &#038; Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>August 21, 2016<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n(aired live)<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%23SummerSlam&amp;src=typd\" target=\"_blank\">#SummerSlam<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>City: Barclays Center<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Venue: Brooklyn, NY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Panel: Renee Young, Booker T, Jerry Lawler, Lita<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Social Media Lounge: Tom Phillips<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Commentary<\/strong> (SmackDown)<strong>: Mauro Ranallo, JBL, David Otunga<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Commentary<\/strong> (RAW)<strong>: Michael Cole, Corey Graves, Byron Saxton<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ring Announcer<\/strong> (SmackDown)<strong>: Greg Hamilton<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ring Announcer<\/strong> (RAW)<strong>: Jojo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Panel<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nThe panel picks the matches they&#8217;re most looking forward to. They also announce the three kickoff matches and discuss the best of seven series between Cesaro and Sheamus.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Video<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nBuildup for the Cena\/Styles match.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Panel<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nThe panel discuss Cena and AJ. Lita and Lawler pick Cena, Booker T picks Styles.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Panel<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nBooker T explains that calling Apollo Crews &#8220;Creed&#8221; is disrespectful, but Lawler still doesn&#8217;t understand why. Booker T and Lita pick Crews, Lawler picks Miz.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Backstage<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nTom Phillips welcomes Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens. As polite Canadian boys, they apologize to Phillips for calling him the wrong name. Jericho also announces that he has become an official, certified G. So you can teach that, but you can&#8217;t teach chemistry.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Panel<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nBooker T talks about Canadian wrestlers while Lita talks about egos.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 1<\/strong><\/span> (SmackDown)<br \/>\n<strong>The Vaudevillains &amp; The Ascension &amp; Breezango vs Hype Bros &amp; The Usos &amp; American Alpha<\/strong><br \/>\n(referee: Jason Ayers)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f35de221def','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f35de221def\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f35de221def\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Jey Uso pins Simon Gotch after a Samoan Splash<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 12:30<\/strong> (1 break)<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nGood match. As with many 12-person matches, there was stuff happening all over the place. There were two big breakdowns: one right before the break where everyone fought everyone, and one towards the end of the match that turned into an extended parade of one-on-one (and sometimes two) spotlights in the middle of the ring. There was a big dive to the floor, which also seems to be required of matches like this. I liked the finish because it could set up a feud, but it loses a little bit of believability because one of the guys had to unnaturally work his way into position for it to happen.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Video<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nDean Ambrose has fought to be where he is, but Ziggler is just too good.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Panel<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nThe panel discusses Ziggler&#8217;s closing window of opportunity. The entire panel picks Dean Ambrose to win.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Panel<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nBaron Corbin walks up and interrupts the panel. He says that he was supposed to have a match with Kalisto, but Kalisto backed out because he&#8217;s hurt. Renee tries to ask him a question, but Corbin refuses to answer and walks away.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Panel<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nThe panel discusses Rusev versus Reigns. Lita picks Reigns, Lawler and Booker T pick Rusev.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Video<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nBuildup for Sasha Banks versus Charlotte.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Social Media Lounge<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nSasha Banks answers some questions from the WWE Universe. She says that Charlotte smells.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Panel<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nBooker T and Lawler pick Charlotte, Lita picks Sasha Banks.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Backstage<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nAndrea D&#8217;Marco welcomes Cesaro. He&#8217;s very much looking forward to winning the best-of-seven series, but he wants &#8220;less talk, more wrestling.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 2<\/strong> <\/span>(RAW)<br \/>\n<strong>Dudley Boyz vs Neville &amp; Sami Zayn<\/strong><br \/>\n(referee: Shawn Bennett)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f35de221ef0','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f35de221ef0\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f35de221ef0\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Neville pins Bubba Ray Dudley after a Red Arrow<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 6:43<\/strong> (1 break)<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nGood match. Zayn and Neville started strong with some good teamwork, then the Dudleys took over with their strength. The momentum would shift again due to continued miscommunication with the Dudley Boyz. This was a pretty solid match, though there was nothing too surprising or out of the ordinary about it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Video<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nFinn Balor is a rising star, but Seth Rollins did it all first.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Panel<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nBooker T is really looking forward to the match between Rollins and Balor. He thinks Balor will bring something new out of Rollins. Lawler thinks Rollins won&#8217;t be scared of makeup. Lita says it isn&#8217;t just makeup. Lita picks Balor, Lawler and Booker pick Rollins.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 3<\/strong><\/span> (RAW)<br \/>\n<strong>Best-of-Seven Series &#8211; Match 1<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Sheamus vs Cesaro<\/strong><br \/>\n(referee: Rod Zapata)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f35de221f2b','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f35de221f2b\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f35de221f2b\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Sheamus wins via pinfall after a Brogue Kick<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 13:12<\/strong> (1 break)<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nVery good match. These two started fast and strong in the first match of the best of seven. They pulled out some big and unique moves, making me wonder what else they have in store for their next few matches. This was an exciting match and was a great warm-up for the PPV (though it could have been on the actual show).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Panel<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nThe panel discusses Orton versus Lesnar, and Booker thinks someone is goingto bleed tonight. Lawler and Booker pick Orton, Lita picks Lesnar.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Video<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nLesnar versus Orton, fifteen years in the making.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Show Impressions<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nThis was a good warm-up for Summer Slam. The three matches were good and as much that could be expected for a show like this, but I would like to have seen more backstage interviews.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match of the Night<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Sheamus vs Cesaro<\/strong><br \/>\nIt makes me wonder if this matchup will steal every show it&#8217;s on.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sheamus and Cesaro start their best-of-seven series in a match that highlights a nice warm-up for Summer Slam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1830,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[625,297,1002,622],"tags":[476,795,853,550,1005,38,847,525,438,495,545,65,535,524,858,692,382,536,814,516,544,138,291,446,445,532,514,626,521,277,737,87,680,513,354,451,464,480,533,541,183,658,1003,1004,520,444,657,570,478,522,7,305],"class_list":["post-1829","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ppv","category-show-results","category-summer-slam","category-wwe","tag-aiden-english","tag-american-alpha","tag-andrea-dmarco","tag-baron-corbin","tag-best-of-seven-series","tag-booker-t","tag-breezango","tag-bubba-ray-dudley","tag-byron-saxton","tag-cesaro","tag-chad-gable","tag-chris-jericho","tag-corey-graves","tag-d-von-dudley","tag-david-otunga","tag-dudley-boyz","tag-fandango","tag-greg-hamilton","tag-hype-bros","tag-jason-ayers","tag-jason-jordan","tag-jbl","tag-jerry-lawler","tag-jey-uso","tag-jimmy-uso","tag-jojo","tag-kevin-owens","tag-kickoff","tag-konnor","tag-lita","tag-mauro-ranallo","tag-michael-cole","tag-mojo-rawley","tag-neville","tag-ppv","tag-renee-young","tag-rod-zapata","tag-sami-zayn","tag-sasha-banks","tag-shawn-bennett","tag-sheamus","tag-simon-gotch","tag-summer-slam","tag-summer-slam-kickoff","tag-the-ascension","tag-the-usos","tag-the-vaudevillains","tag-tom-phillips","tag-tyler-breeze","tag-viktor","tag-wwe","tag-zack-ryder"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1829","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1829"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1829\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1831,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1829\/revisions\/1831"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1830"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1829"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1829"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1829"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}