Please say for the 900th episode they finally ditch this terrible Nickelback song.
I still think that SummerSlam was a boatload of fun. Not a perfect show, but let’s be honest, there really isn’t such a thing.
Nexus promo/Cena interrupts
- Barrett had a good promo there. Of course, they’re not going to get their heat back with words alone.
- Cena’s promo is a little flat.
- A small portion of the crowd loves them some Daniel Bryan.
- Cena did say what I was thinking about both Otunga and Tarver.
- Wow. Photoshop trolling. Wonderful.
- Gay jokes? Really?
- I know Cena is the top babyface, but I’d rather see a more serious face taking on Nexus. Perfect role for Randy Orton (see, I don’t hate him, cats and kittens).
- When did WWE adopt the “You tapped out” bit from indie crowds? What’s next? “You got bitch slapped?” “You got served?” “She’s a crack whore?”
- So far, Nexus didn’t regain any heat and Cena was merely annoying.
Nexus vs Team WWE
Wade Barrett vs Chris Jericho
- Jericho technically gets to wrestle babyface tonight. So far that appears to be his want.
- I have to wonder if anyone actually gets eliminated from Nexus tonight. All seven members winning would return all their heat.
- Why does it say Paper Jamz when there is no Paper Jamz?
- It seems like every other heel has a boot to the face spot. Barret should be differentiating himself, not doing the same as the other heels.
- Wonderful reversal of the Codebreaker. Decent, if short, match.
Guest host segment/New tag titles/Nexus challenge Bret Hart
- Is that Chris Hardwick, aka @nerdist? No, no it isn’t. I have no idea who the short guy is, and frankly, I no longer give a fuck.
- The cheap heat and cheap pops were killing me there. Stick to the romcoms, fellas.
- Okay, I legitimately just thought “when are they getting new belts? It’s been years!” And then they announced new belt.
- Bret’s not taking a 450.
Nexus vs Team WWE
Michael Tarver vs Daniel Bryan
- They should totally license “The Final Countdown” for Bryan’s entrance.
- Holy crap, Bryan is about to cave in Tarver’s chest.
- Oh, hello Miz and Riley. How not surprising
- Here’s hoping this does lead to that rumored match at the next PPV.
- So that’s two for Nexus. Who will Cena boot from Nexus tonight?
The Miz and Alex Riley backstage
- I guess they need to reestablish Miz as a heel. They do not want him getting cheers. They do not want the crowd to sing along with him.
- I really want to see Bryan show up on NXT tonight and lock Cattle Mutilation on Riley.
Nexus backstage
- Of course Darren Young chooses John Cena. He called him out earlier.
Nexus vs Team WWE
Justin Gabriel vs Bret “The Hitman” Hart (Did not take place)
- After last night, I can assume that Bret has gotten clearance to do a little bit more.
- Or not. Damn you phantom GM.
Nexus vs Team WWE (Kinda sorta)
Justin Gabriel vs Randy Orton
- Orton is looking orange again. I guess either the TV at Buffalo Wild Wings didn’t pick up his tint properly, or Orton looks less orange next to Sheamus. Take your pick.
- So when does Sheamus show up to screw Orton?
- Right after I type the question, apparently.
- See, I can sense the pattern. Team WWE will continue to underestimate Nexus, or will be too wrapped up in their own shit to defeat them.
- So four referees show up to stop Orton from attacking Gabriel. Where were they when Sheamus appeared? Is WWE hiring referees out of the TNA Security pool?
- That last RKO was the icing on the cake. As I wrote last night, I’m really liking Orton and Sheamus. Best Orton has been in six years.
- Did Michael Cole steal The Undertaker’s tie?
Nexus vs Team WWE
Skip Sheffield and David Otunga vs John Morrison and R. Truth
- Funny thing is, I just took a bathroom break. That’s not the funny part. I guessed at the pairings while in there. And save for knowing there would be a tag match, I called this. Figured Sheffield would want the little guy, and Slater would want Edge.
- Christ, what an asshole. I hate this song.
- Bring back Pretty Ricky!
- Yeah, Michael Cole is in charge of Nexus. I’m saying it now. He wasn’t involved in the beatdown back on Viewers Choice night. That will come back into play.
- Ted DiBiase still beefing with Morrison? I gather Miz has moved on from Truth.
- Of course, Truth and Morrison beat themselves all the time.
- Get your minds out of the gutter.
- Well, that was nothing to write home about. I’m seeing the potential in Sheffield I saw months ago.
Six Diva Tag Team Match: Eve Torres, Melina and Gail Kim vs Maryse, Jillian and Alicia Fox
- I’m just surprised that they gave Jillian a victory. That is all.
- I popped mildly for the Boogieman reference.
Edge interview/Heath Slater interrupts
- That was, interesting, I guess.
- Slater really patterned himself after Charlie Dreamer. Look him up.
Nexus vs Team WWE
Heath Slater vs Edge
- I’m interested to see if Edge works babyface and if these two get more time than Jericho and Barrett.
- Slater’s trunks are too sparkly. Did I mention that last night?
- Burger King chants > Wendy’s chants.
- You could clearly hear a fan in the first row telling Slater that he hates him.
- So, Edge has no program with anyone. Will he actually job to Slater?
- As I write that, Slater steals the count-out victory. That’s one way.
- Odds on Cena doing the job to Young? Or will Nexus lose a member?
- They’re doing a solid job of giving Nexus their heat back. I was very impressed with Barrett and Sheffield in the ring.
The Great Khali and Justin Long backstage/the other goobers show up/The Bellas save the day
- Shouldn’t Santino be in this segment?
- Have I mentioned how much I love the Bella Twins? They can save any tanking segment just by showing up. They light up the room.
I still love that they show a clip of Shawn Michaels vs Vader from SummerSlam 1996. Shawn loses his shit at one point after Vader moves too far way from an elbow drop. Classic bratty Shawn.
Nexus vs Team WWE
Darren Young vs John Cena
- Can’t John Cena pick a neutral color for his merchandise? Soon the arena’s will be so purple you’d think it was a Prince concert.
- That damn Psych promo made me want a burrito.
- Can someone get Cena some trunks? Or a singlet?
- Darren Young looked good for two weeks on NXT. Beyond that, not so much. He’s making Cena look like Lou Thez.
- Lou Thez, kids. Google him. You’ll get more hits than Charlie Dreamer. Sorry, Charlie ;)
- What the hell was that dropping to a knee thing Young was doing?
- I need to do a research study. Whose comebacks were more ridiculous: John Cena or Hulk Hogan.
- Yeah, that’s not surprising.
- And now Nexus will kill Young. The most logical part of the segment.
- I think Nexus should start recruiting. Maybe pick up some midcarders who want to be bigger.
- Of course, they shouldn’t recruit too much. But it would be interesting if more joined their cause, whatever it ends up being.
