Friday, 24 March 2017

WWE Main Event 20/05/2014

First episode of Main Event reviewed in months and they only give us two matches. Even more frustratingly, this is sandwiched by two Cesaro/Mark Henry segments where they build up to a match in the first, then yank it away in the second. Poor show lads.

Damien Sandow vs R-Truth
This episode is filmed in England, so Sandow is cosplaying as Sherlock Holmes. This match seems to go on for ever, which is surprising as nothing really happens. The match goes to commercial with the only happening being a really ugly roll up attempt by Truth. At least when we come back we get a huge over-the-top rope bump from Truth. Sandow controls the bout with a long headlock and some unconvincing offence – his “vicious elbows” to a downed Truth consist of him leaning over his body and punching the mat. Truth makes a brief comeback, but misses the Lie Detector and Sandow hits a full Nelson slam to win.

Aksana vs Naomi

Am I nuts for wishing this had gone a bit longer? Naomi goes for Aksana’s eye to start with a few punches, which is a nice throwback to the injury suffered at Aksana’s hands. Naomi hits a nice looking seated butt splash, which feels like a move she should do more often considering her derriere-based offence. She also hits this nasty looking Pedigree variation, with Aksana draped over the ropes. The camera very wisely zooms in during a terrible bit of Aksana offense, making it hard to tell what happened. Naomi wins with the Rear View from nowhere.

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