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Arcademan:
WWE Smackdown Results: 6-22-12

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.

Big Show comes out and says he's looking out only for himself. Brodus Clay comes out and attacks Show only to get clipped from behind by Otunga. Big Show on Clay happens after that.

1 -- RYBACK vs. FRANK VENEZIA & JARED WACHTLER -- handicap match

Ryback waited a few moments before beginning his assault by picking apart the "stupid" men one-by-one. One of the individuals attempted a huracanrana, but Ryback easily turned it into powerbomb. Ryback then powerbombed victim #1 on top of victim #2. Ryback decided to take it home with a double Samoan Drop for the pin and the win. Cue up the crowd pop before Ryback demanded to be fed more. The crowd followed along with his "Feed me more" chant as the announcers made food references.

WINNER: Ryback at 1:44.

2 -- IC champion CHRISTIAN vs. ALBERTO DEL RIO -- non-title match

Del Rio was the aggressor early on as Cole complained about Foley sending Del Rio down the ladder of World Title contenders after he missed his title match at No Way Out due to concussion. Christian then cleared Del Rio to the floor before landing a plancha. Smackdown went to break with both men selling on the floor.

Back from break, Mathews said Del Rio is "firmly in control" following action during the break. Del Rio was working over Christian's left shoulder, looking to set up for the cross arm-breaker. Del Rio continued the assault before Christian crawled to the ropes for a reprieve. Del Rio took too long climbing the ropes moments later, which allowed Christian to catch him with a top-rope huracanrana for a nearfall. Christian followed with a slap to the face, then went up top for a cross-body, but Del Rio avoided. Del Rio tried to follow with an enziguiri, but Christian ducked, then hit a Tornado DDT for a two count. Christian followed with a second-rope missile dropkick for a two count as Ricardo freaked out ringside.

Christian called for the end and teased the Killswitch, but Del Rio slipped out and dropped Christian with an arm-snap for a two count. Del Rio tried to follow with a second-rope sentaun, but Christian avoided. The IC champ wanted the Spear next, but Del Rio intercepted with a superkick. Del Rio wanted the breaker, but Christian countered into a pendulum kick. Ricardo tried to get involved as Christian climbed up top, but Christian scared him away. The distraction allowed Del Rio to hit an enziguiri, then Del Rio flowed into the cross arm-breaker for a tap-out win.

WINNER: Del Rio via submission at 10:57. Very good TV match with some nice counters and reversals building to the finish. One of Del Rio's better matches in some time, and Christian helped bring it out of him. (**1/2)

Post-match: Mathews said it's only a matter of time before Del Rio is #1 contender to the World Title again. Cody Rhodes then hit the ringside area and stormed the ring to attack Christian from behind. Rhodes took advantage of Del Rio's work by slapping on an armbar, but Christian powered to his feet, only to take a knee to the gut. Rhodes then rammed Christian into the ringpost before shouting down at him that he's stealing his time. "I am Smackdown!" Rhodes shouted before his music played.

3 -- KANE vs. DANIEL BRYAN

Bryan knocked Kane to the outside early on as Cole debated with Booker whether Bryan is to blame for A.J. going crazy because he may have just wanted to move on, which happens in relationships. Back in the ring, Bryan continued to work on Kane as A.J. prepared to strike the ringbell during nearfalls, which is good timekeeping because a match could end at any time. Bryan followed with Yes! kicks before Kane caught his leg to block a fourth attempt. Bryan sidestepped Kane in the corner, though, and nailed a kick to the gut. Bryan tried a top-rope move, but they had a miscommunication on whether Kane should counter. They reset the spot on the other side of the ring and Bryan landed a missile dropkick for a nearfall.

Kane suddenly came back with strikes before nailing a big boot off the ropes. A.J. smiled as momentum shifted to Kane, who called for the chokeslam, but Bryan slipped out and cut off Kane at the knees. Bryan followed with a kick strike to the head for a two count. He then went up top and attempted a diving headbutt, but Kane grabbed him around the throat to block. Kane attempted a chokeslam, but Bryan countered into a submission hold. Kane tried to escape, but Bryan maintained the hold. Kane began to fade as Bryan shouted at him to tap out.

Bryan then flowed into the Yes! Lock center-ring. Kane waved his arm in the air as Bryan maintained the hold. Kane sort of began swimming with his arm, almost as if he were tapping, and A.J. accidentally (or not?) rang the bell. The ref waved off the finish, but Bryan thought he won. Bryan then ran into a chokeslam, and Kane made a cover for the win, which drew the bell from A.J. Afterward, Cole said it appears A.J. accidentally rang the bell for Bryan, Mathews said he's not sure it was an accident, and Booker said he doesn't know what's going on. A.J. then skipped off, content with her work for the evening, as Kane acted perplexed in the ring.

WINNER: Kane at 7:18. Another solid TV match. Kane and Bryan work well together, which is expected when it's almost impossible for Bryan to have a bad match. (**)

4 -- ZACK RYDER vs. HEATH SLATER

Cole heeled on Ryder for over-tanning as Booker plugged his YouTube program. Ryder dominated early on as Cole annoyed Booker by trying to sing like a sick bird. Slater came back with a corner drop before arguing with the ref. The argument allowed Ryder to come back with a Rough Ryder, much to Foley's approval ringside, and it was good for the win. Post-match: Foley hit the ring to celebrate with Ryder.

WINNER: Ryder at 1:13.

5 -- THE USOS (JIMMY & JEY USO) vs. PRIME TIME PLAYERS (TITUS O'NEIL & DARREN YOUNG w/AW)

The Usos dominated Young early on as AW sold concern ringside. D-Young eventually made it to the corner to bring in Titus, who went to work on the Usos with power offense. "Millions of dollars. Whatcha gonna do?!" he shouted toward the crowd. The action broke down moments later before Uso came back with a Samoan Drop on Titus. AW then hopped on the ring apron to distract the ref, allowing the PTP'ers to gain an unfair advantage. Titus then hit his Clash of Titus finisher for the pin and the win.

WINNERS: PTP at 3:14.

6 -- World Hvt. champion SHEAMUS vs. DOLPH ZIGGLER (w/Vickie Guerrero) -- non-title match

Ziggler "showed off" early on as Booker noted Ziggler's stock went up Sunday night at No Way Out even in defeat to Sheamus. Ziggler tried a dropkick, but Sheamus brushed him off, then kind of dropped Ziggler on his neck with a running power move. After the awkward-looking exchange, Sheamus grabbed an armbar as Vickie shouted into the ring. Ziggler then low-bridged Sheamus, who fell to the outside, before nailing a dropkick through the ropes. Ziggler tried to follow up with a running splash off the apron, but Sheamus caught Ziggler in mid-air and overhead-slammed Ziggler right into the barricade. Big impact match for Sheamus heading to break.

Back from break, Ziggler had regained momentum during the break and was wearing down Sheamus in the ring. Sheamus came back with back-body drop sending Ziggler flying over the top rope to go splat on the floor. Sheamus then blasted Ziggler into the ring steps as Vickie screamed at him. Sheamus got her to back down, but Sheamus turned around to find a flying a Fameasser from Ziggler that sent Sheamus nose-first into the floor.

Back in the ring, Ziggler hit a neckbreaker, but Sheamus kicked out in time. Ziggler continued the assault before getting Mathews excited with a rear naked choke that looked like a sleeperhold. The majority of the crowd tried to rally behind Sheamus, who continued to take a beating from Ziggler. Sheamus then built some momentum at 9:30 before teasing the White Noise, but Ziggler countered into a roll-up for a two count. Ziggler then sprung on Sheamus with a big DDT for a two count.

Sheamus came back with a flying shoulder tackle off the top rope after clearing Ziggler to the mat. The World champ wanted more, but Ziggler crawled away to the ring apron looking for a breather. Sheamus took advantage with ten big forearm strikes to the chest as Vickie sold being unable to watch. Back in the ring, Ziggler nailed Sheamus with a knee lift, but then ran right into the Brogue Kick from Sheamus out of nowhere. Sheamus made the cover for the win, prompting Vickie to sell near-tears following another frustrating loss for her client.

Post-match: They replayed Sheamus delivering the BK out of nowhere for the finish. Mathews noted the Brogue Kick is always ready to go no matter what point during a match. Sheamus celebrated with fans ringside as Smackdown signed off with Sheamus standing tall.

WINNER: Sheamus at 12:26. Another really good TV match with a nice, clean finish. Ziggler is almost too good at what he does as a heel, and Sheamus continues to look like a dominant World champ. WWE didn't leave anything for next week, though, with no story development concerning the World Title.

Arcademan:
WWE RAW Results: 6-25-12

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.

1 -- WWE champion C.M. PUNK vs. DANIEL BRYAN vs. KANE -- non-title three-way elimination match

Bryan went after Kane's left knee, then Punk joined in the attack on the big man. Bryan then tried a quick roll-up on Punk for a two count, drawing a big smile from Bryan. With Kane on the outside, Bryan and Punk exchanged holds in the ring before they cut to a shot of A.J. watching the match on a backstage monitor. Punk then took a page from Super Dragon with a Curb Stomp on Bryan for a two count. Punk then tried to fly through the ropes on Kane, but Kane popped him with a fist. Kane took control of the action leading to break.

Back from break, Kane landed body-shots on Punk before stacking up Punk and Bryan in the corner for a big corner splash. They followed with a three-man Tower of Doom spot that turned into Bryan countering the Doomsday Device into a roll-up on Punk for a two count. All three men found themselves on the mat moments later following a double suplex spot. 6:36 into the match, Cole mentioned that ol' WWE Title, saying if Bryan or Kane wins, he could be next in-line for a title shot. Punk then cleared Kane to the floor before launching Bryan over the top rope onto Kane. Punk followed with a suicide dive onto both men ringside.

Back in the ring, Punk tried a top-rope move, but Bryan countered into an arm submission, but Punk countered into a catapult sending Bryan crashing into Kane. Punk then called for the GTS on Bryan, but Kane kicked Punk in the face to break that up. Kane made a cover on Punk, but the champ kicked out. Kane followed with a sidewalk slam on Punk, but another kick-out by the champ. Kane followed with a top-rope clothesline on Punk, then called for a chokeslam, but A.J.'s music played.

A.J., dressed normally, skipped down to ringside, drawing Kane's ire. A.J. skipped right back to the stage area, though, allowing Punk to recover and smash Kane with the GTS. Punk then covered Kane for an elimination at 9:57. Moments later, Bryan smashed Punk in the head with a swift kick. Bryan then covered Punk for the win. Cue up the "Yes!" celebration from Bryan after pinning the champ.

WINNER: Bryan at 10:10. Solid opening match potentially setting up Punk vs. Bryan in a title re-match. (**1/4)

2 -- BRODUS CLAY vs. BIG SHOW

The two big men collided mid-ring, then Clay landed some early offense. But, Show went after Clay's injured knee from David Otunga's recent sneak attacks. Show followed up by wrapping Brodus's knee around the ringpost, drawing concern from the dancers ringside. Ref Charles Robinson checked on Clay, who refused to give up. Show then climbed to the second rope and landed a drop to the chest. The crowd booed Show, who encouraged them to bring it louder.

Show slowly went for the KO Punch, but Brodus slipped out and headbutted Show in the gut. Show bounced off the ropes into Clay's arms for a potential bodyslam, but Show's weight was too much and Show fell on top of Clay. Show with the cover for the win, ending Clay's winning streak. Afterward, a content Big Show slowly left the ring as Clay sold pain and frustration. The ringside medic checked on Clay to conclude the segment.

WINNER: Show at 2:33. It will be interesting to see if this leads to Clay off TV to sell the injury or simply coming back stronger next week looking for revenge on Show and Otunga following the loss.

3 -- U.S. champion SANTINO vs. JACK SWAGGER -- U.S. Title match

Cole said Swagger had do something unbecoming for Vickie to receive this U.S. Title shot. Santino went for a quick win early on, but Swagger cut him off and went on a sustained attack. Santino then pulled the Cobra, but Swagger avoided. Santino hit a DDT moments later, then dropped Swagger with the Cobra strike for the pin and the win. Cole said Swagger's poor streak continues.

WINNER: Santino at 2:35 to retain the U.S. Title.

4 -- PSYCHO SID vs. HEATH SLATER

Sid called for cheers before the bell sounded, then began to dismantle Slater. Slater tried to make a comeback going after Sid's left knee before landing elbows to the back of the head. Slater tried to build momentum coming off the ropes, but Sid clotheslined him to the mat. Sid landed a big leg drop, then called for the powerbomb. He delivered it center-ring, then bent down to put a hand on Slater's chest for the win. Post-match, Sid crawled toward the ringside camera as Lawler noted he's "a little older," but still psycho.

WINNER: Sid at 1:30. Not as much of a nostalgic reaction for Vader, as a good portion of the Cena Era audience didn't know who he is.

5 -- ALBERTO DEL RIO vs. DOLPH ZIGGLER -- #1 contender match -- contract on a pole

Ziggler quickly tried to climb the pole to retrieve the contract, but Del Rio cut him off. Del Rio then decked Ziggler and slowly made his way toward the contract, but Ziggler pulled him down. The crowd was quiet with no rooting interest, then the vocal males picked up a light "Let's Go Ziggler" chant. Ziggler tried the Zig-Zag, but Del Rio blocked. They took the battle toward the pole as Lawler noted he likes this match watching them beat each other up. Ziggler hopped on Del Rio's shoulders trying to climb toward the contract, but Del Rio blocked, then sort of hit a fallaway slam that seemed to affect both men. They reset with another corner battle, then the contract fell to the mat.

The two men mad-scrambled toward the contract with a fumble situation ensuing. Neither man controlled the contract for a full second, then they knocked each other down. Ricardo tried to grab the contract, but Ziggler kicked it to the outside. Del Rio and Ziggler locked eyes for a moment, then tried to scramble to the outside, but pulled each other away from ringside. This continued on before the two men spilled to the opposite side of the floor.

Suddenly, Sheamus's music played to bring out Sheamus telling the "ladies" they don't need to keep fighting. Sheamus said he just spoke to Vickie, who told him that it will be a triple threat match for the World Title. But, before they get their hopes up, this match won't be about showing off or destiny, but about him kicking both their arses this Friday night. Sheamus's music played to apparently this. Lawler wondered why Sheamus is happy about this, and Cole said it's because he likes to fight.

WINNER: Nothing at 5:40 when the segment ended. What a trainwreck disaster from the booking department. But, beyond the actual match, good synergy promoting a World Title match four days later on Smackdown.

6 -- DIVAS SUMMERTIME BATTLE ROYAL

Back live, 11 Divas were assembled in the ring before "Kris Jenner" Vickie Guerrero interrupted and inserted herself into the match. The other Divas then ganged up on her to begin the battle royal. Where's Gail Kim to skip out early? After Divas started clearing out, it came down to Vickie and A.J., who avoided elimination, then eliminated Vickie. A.J. did Bryan's "Yes!" celebration to continue her mind games story.

WINNER: A.J. at 2:10.

7 -- JOHN CENA vs. CHRIS JERICHO

As Cena and Jericho felt each other out, the announcers recapped Cena's accomplishments during his 10-year run in WWE and Jericho's career highlights. Jericho slapped Cena, who retaliated with a punch that sent Jericho to the outside to stall for time. They cut to break one minute into the main event.

Back from break, Jericho was in control of the action with a side headlock mid-ring. Cena powered to his feet as Cole recapped the news on tonight's show. Cena broke free of the headlock, but Jericho dropkicked him to maintain control. The announcers recapped Cena and Jericho in the Raw MITB ladder match before Lawler claimed every MITB winner has gone on to become WWE champ. Cole corrected him that the person who has cashed in MITB has become champ every time. Cole also noted Cena wants to get back in the WWE Title picture after not being champ for a year.

At the top of the hour, Jericho kicked Cena to the mat to maintain control. Cole reset the show, focusing on A.J. wreaking havoc on the show, Big Show on a rampage again, and the four participants in the Raw MITB ladder match. Cena then made his comeback with a shoulder tackle, then sit-out slam to set up the Five Knuckle Shuffle, which Jericho blocked with a Walls of Jericho tease. Cena then teased the AA, but Jericho slipped out. Cena came back with the finish to the Shuffle.

Suddenly, Big Show's music played to bring out a distraction for Cena. Cole reminded viewers that Show claimed to be moving on from Cena. Back in the ring, Jericho trapped Cena in the Walls of Jericho center-ring. Show then slipped into the ring and dropped a leg across Cena to cause a DQ. Jericho sold frustration losing the match, but Show asked him if he wants some of this. After the brief Jeri-Show reunion, Jericho backed down, then gave Show the ring to have at it.

WINNER: Cena via DQ at 8:18. Not much given away with most of the match occurring during the commercial.

Post-match: Show grappled Cena and super-chokeslammed him center-ring. Cena flopped over onto his stomach to sell the effects as Show stared into the crowd. Show followed with a modified Camel Clutch - the Colossal Clutch, as described by Cole. Cena's face turned purple as he sold the effects. Lawler called for someone to do something about Show, but decided no one can stop Show. Show released the hold as Raw went off the air four minutes past the top of the hour.

Arcademan:
R.O.H. Best in the World iPPV Results: 6-24-12

Summary courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to results).

(1) Briscoes beat Guardians of Truth. The match suffered big-time because of loose ropes. The hardest working ring crew member spent all match sneaking around the ring tightening the ropes when he could, while being heckled by the crowd. Huge reaction for Briscoes, though. Heavy "man up" chants, but a dud match.

(2) Homicide beat Eddie Edwards. Good match. The crowd was 70/30 in favor of hometown boy Homicide, but I was behind my Mass. guy Eddie. Big pop for his Cop Killa finish.

(3) Adam Cole beat Kyle O'Reilly in a Hybrid Rules match. The crowd was all over this match in the worst way, until Cole got opened up hard-way, then they really picked it up and were all about the match. Huge "This is awesome" chants. The fans were solidly behind Cole and the high-impact style from both men down the stretch.

(4) Michael Elgin beat Fit Finlay. The match was slow and got a lot of "boring" chants. A decent story was told with the right guy going over, but the crowd was ready for this one to end after about ten minutes.

(5) Mike Mondo beat Mike Bennett. Good heat for Bennett and Maria, and good reactions for Mondo, even though he wasn't the smoothest on the mic. What was up with his haircut, though?

(6) ROH TV champion Roderick Strong beat Jay Lethal and Tomasso Ciampa in a three-way match to retain the TV Title. Great three-way dance, and each of the guys had their fans. The crowd loved the finishing sequences Roddy used, too. He is great. The crowd was hot all match.

(7) All Night Express (Rhett Titus & Kenny King) beat ROH tag champions Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin to capture the ROH Tag Titles. The fans were solidly behind ANX. Rhett's girlfriend was in the seat behind me and she and her friends were very vocal for Rhett and Kenny as well. Huge pop on the title change, and massive go-away heat with scattered "respectful applause" for WGTT. Big-time "F--- you Charlie" chants, though.

Steve Corino got a big reaction and a large "ECW" chant when he came out for the main event. Davey Richards came out to a lot of boos and slight respectful applause. There was a big reaction for Kevin Steen.
 

(8) ROH World champion Kevin Steen beat Davey Richards to retain the ROH World Title. Awesome match with great weapon and table spots. The crowd ate it up! Also, huge reactions for the package piledrivers and three count. Also of note, the crowd popped huge twice and broke out with the loudest "Yes!" chants I've ever heard live when Davey spin-kicked ref Todd Sinclair and also when Steen hit the other ref with the package piledriver. Awesome reaction.

After the match, Steen tried so hard to turn the crowd against him and establish himself as a real heel, but the crowd wouldn't comply. He called us hypocrites, which led to "Yes!" chants. He disparaged the names of C.M. Punk and Daniel Bryan, but still no boos. He mentioned how the fans have turned on every World champion since Nigel McGuinness (which is very true, except maybe Nigel not as much), but said that in order for that to happen or matter, he would have to "give a s--- about us" first. He concluded with something about he, Jacobs, and Corino killing ROH and finished with "F--- New York City!" which elicited a large pop from the Steen-happy crowd.

Overall, I think ROH just needs to accept that he's going to be cheered as the badass anti-authority figure no matter how hard they make him try to be an old=school heel. I don't know if Jim Cornette can realize that or not, but here's hoping so.

Overall, an average card with some super-intense and fun moments. Some matches put the crowd to sleep and others had the fans rabid, but too much was just meh that it couldn't all be overshadowed by the good.

Also of note, they announced that this year's Final Battle event will take place in the Hammerstein Ballroom on December 16 at 2:00 p.m. Odd ring time, in my opinion.

Biggest Pops:

- Steen
- ANX
- (Cole-O'Riley down the stretch)
- Briscoes

Biggest Heat:

- Charlie Haas (and Shelton Benjamin)
- Mike Bennett
- Davey Richards
- Kyle O'Riley

Arcademan:
TNA Impact Wrestling Results: 6-28-12

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.

1 -- MR. ANDERSON vs. ROB VAN DAM -- BFG Series match

Anderson and Van Dam exchanged quick pin attempts early on before coming to a babyface vs. babyface stalemate. That was short-lived when Anderson went for a handshake, then popped RVD in the jaw with a right hand strike. RVD came back with a drop toehold into a Muta Lock looking to secure a submission victory, but Anderson reached the bottom rope for a break. RVD went for another mat submission as Tenay plugged another BFG Series match tonight - Samoa Joe vs. Bully Ray.

RVD and Anderson traded blows at 4:00 before RVD executed a Northern Lights suplex for a nearfall. RVD followed with a cartwheel into a back-flip press for another nearfall. RVD tried to finish off Anderson with a split-legged moonsault, but Anderson blocked with knees to the gut for a two count. Anderson followed with a neckbreaker for another nearfall. Anderson then tried a move out of the fireman's carry, but RVD countered into a crucifix pin for the three count.

WINNER: RVD at 5:53; RVD gets 7 points to get his first points of the Series. Up and down match. Some good sequences, then awkward exchanges. The mat-based wrestling was refreshing for an RVD and Anderson match, though.

2 -- SONJAY DUTT vs. RUBIX -- X Division Title tournament qualifying match

Close nearfall at 1:50 when Dutt spring-boarded into a splash. Dutt then measured Rubix for a neckbreaker, but Rubix came back with an enziguiri into a bridge suplex for a two count. Dutt came back with a spike DDT for coming off the top with a moonsault into a double foot stomp. Unique spot. Dutt with the pin for the win. After the match, Christy Hemme interviewed Dutt about being back in the Impact Zone. Dutt said he's here for one thing only: become X Division champion for the first time.

WINNER: Dutt at 3:13. Good to see Dutt back in TNA. But, not enough time to showcase Jigsaw if they plan to use him beyond this one booking.

3 -- SAMOA JOE vs. BULLY RAY -- BFG Series match

Once the bell sounded, Ray argued with ref Earl Hebner before trash-talking Joe. Ray claimed Joe is afraid of him, so Joe backed Bully all the way to the corner. Ray continued to duck under the ropes to avoid locking up, drawing boos. Ray did it a third time as Tenay noted the BFG PPV location will be revealed next week on Impact. Joe eventually got his hands on Ray for a side headlock. The two bulls collided mid-ring before Ray knocked down Joe with a back elbow. Joe came back with left hand jabs before Ray raked the eyes. Ray followed with a big suplex taking Joe to the mat for a two count. At 3:15, TNA cut to break with Ray in control.

Back live, Joe blasted away at Ray with corner blows before running into a discus clothesline from Bully. Joe sold on the mat before Ray blasted him across the chest with multiple chops to the chest. Joe, fired up, came back with forearm blows before they double clotheslined center-ring. Ray tried to drape an arm across Joe to steal a pin, but Joe kicked out. Tenay noted going into this match that he thought each man's tempers (he did not refer to Joe as having a Samoan temper) could be a factor in this match. Ray continued the wear-down process, remaining one step ahead of Joe.

Ray stalked Joe in the corner, then landed more offense to Joe's injured left shoulder. Tenay noted Ray's strategy is evident trying to avoid submission moves from Joe. The match passed the old 10-minute time limit with Joe on the floor trying to get some feeling back in his arm. Back in the ring, Ray went for a running splash, but Joe rolled out of the way. Joe then landed an atomic drop into a big boot to the face into a back-splash for a close two count.

Next, Joe tried more jabs, but Ray ducked a third blow and hit Rock Bottom for a close two count. Ray then tried a flying splash from the second rope, but Joe moved and Ray rolled to the outside. On the floor, Ray blasted Joe with a running boot to the face to deck him. Ray then entered the ring to try to get a count-out. But, suddenly, Joseph Park stomped down from the backstage area to the ring. Park stood on the ring apron, then slapped Ray across the face. Suddenly, Joe snuck in behind Ray and applied a rear-naked choke for a tap-out victory.

WINNER: Joe at 12:59 to receive 10 points; Joe up to 27 points. Nice big-man match.

4 -- MASON ANDREWS vs. RASHAD CAMERON

Late in the match, Rashad missed a top-rope moonsault, then accepted a kick to the chest. Scorpio built some momentum, then delivered a cross-body for a two count. Cameron then knocked Scorpio to the outside before landing a big flip-dive on the outside. Back in the ring, Cameron measured Scorpio for a top-rope move, but Scorpio flew onto the top turnbuckle for a body scissors press for a nearfall. Scorpio then ate the corner turnbuckle with a dropkick to the back before Cameron nailed Paydirt for the pin and the win.

Post-match: Christy Hemme asked Rashad how it feels to advance to Destination X. Cameron said everyone out there in TV Land is looking at the next X Division champion. He said the Impact Zone just witnessed the beginning of the Rashad Cameron Movement.

WINNER: Cameron at 4:06. Scorpio looked a bit nervous and uncomfortable early on before settling into a good final few minutes with Cameron, who has an impressive look and carries himself like a star. Solid action.

5 -- TNA tag champions A.J. STYLES & KURT ANGLE vs. DANIELS & KAZARIAN -- TNA Tag Title match

Kaz said he would start the match, then Styles grabbed him around the throat to start the match. Styles kicked Kaz in the back before throwing him into the tag champ's corner to tag in Angle. For some reason, the crowd started a slow-clap despite the face champs in control. Daniels then tagged in and Angle blasted him in the corner before Daniels caught him on the other side of the ring. Daniels tried to bring in Kaz for offense, but Kaz acted uninterested. So, Daniels tagged himself back into the match. Styles and Daniels took their fight to the outside, where Styles slammed Daniels across the ring apron in front of Dixie and Claire. Daniels, frustrated, begged Kaz to help him, but Kaz continued to act disinterested.

Back live, Daniels had Styles in a side headlock trying to wear down one-half of the tag champs. Daniels then dropped Styles with an STO for a two count. Meanwhile, Tenay recapped Storm vs. Hardy next week on Impact. Angle then made a tag into the match, so Daniels bailed to the outside. Kaz tried to put up a valiant effort against Angle, but Angle nailed him with three German Suplexes. Angle dropped the straps, then dropped Daniels with three Germans. Angle then tried an Angle Slam, but Kaz countered into a modified Ace Crusher for a close nearfall.

Kaz wanted Fade to Black, but Angle rolled into the anklelock. Kaz fought off, then Styles tagged in for Angle and smashed Kaz, who tagged out to Daniels. Styles smashed Daniels, then both men collided mid-ring. Breather time with all four men on the mat followinf the sequence. After a reset, the ref was bumped to the floor. With the ref down, Daniels retrieved a chair and tried to smash Styles, but Kaz grabbed the chair from Daniels. After Styles dropped Daniels with a Pele Kick, Kaz flipped off Daniels, then left the ring. Styles grappled Daniels for the Clash, but Kaz re-entered the ring with chair in-hand and cracked it across Styles. Well, kind of. Kaz then dragged the ref into the ring and he counted to three, rendering new tag champs.

WINNERS: Daniels & Kaz at 11:47 to capture the Tag Titles.

Sidenote on musical chairs...er...names of wrestlers:

Rubix = Chikara/ROH's Jigsaw.
Rashad Cameron = CWZ's Sabian (Or BLK Jeez if you prefer).
Mason Andres = PWG's Scorpio Sky.

Arcademan:
WWE Superstars Results: 6-29-12

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to James's complete report).

1 - WWE tag champion KOFI KINGSTON vs. MICHAEL MCGILLICUTTY

Well, this match answers one of my questions from the New NXT - main roster talent like McGillicutty is being used to supplement New NXT, not to be a place for them to permanently reside.

McGillcutty impresses Kingston with his power early on, and Kingston lets him know it with a smile. Kofi teaches McGillicutty a lesson with his speed. Kingston pulls off a crazy spot bouncing back-first on the ropes and catching McGillicutty around the neck with his legs on the rebound, and smoothly transitioning into a head scissors takedown. McGillicutty takes control and they head to break.

Kingston is fighting out of a resthold, but takes a big back body drop. McGillicutty continues to dominate, but he jaws at the crowd, letting Kingston finally regain control. Kingston looks like he wants a Boom Drop, but McGillcutty Army-crawls to the apron. Big springboard crossbody gets Kingston a nearfall. He finally gets the Boom Drop and calls for the Trouble in Paradise. McGillcutty moves, and then counters an SOS attempt. McGillicutty counters a top rope move with a dropkick. McGillicutty wants the Turning Heads neckbreaker, but is forced to duck the Trouble in Paradise instead, but a moment later he's eating Kingston's foot for the loss.

WINNER: Kofi Kingston in 10:15. There was a time not long ago when Michael McGillicutty's music signaled a bathroom break for me; I now consider his matches to be "must see." It's a combination of his in-ring improving very rapidly (I am convinced that William Regal spent some time working with him based on some of the moves he's picked up), and being paired against opponents like Kofi Kingston and Tyson Kidd. Based on what was seen on NXT last season, I would really like to see McGillicutty and Johnny Curtis chase the Tag Titles; that would produce some excellent matches and superb promos and backstage segments.

2 - EPICO (w/Primo and Rosa Mendes) vs. DARREN YOUNG (w/Titus O'Neil and AW)

AW's mic is still live. Epico takes it to Young as AW exhorts Young. Young makes a comeback on the apron. Young uses his power, but Epico reverses a suplex attempt with a lateral press for two. Young continues to wear away Epico. O'Neil interferes, allowing Young to hit the Gutcheck for the win.

WINNER: Darren Young in 4:20. AW's mic gimmick draws great heat, but it is incredibly distracting. Epico shined on his own. I really missed Epico and Primo, but I see that the time off from TV was to get the audience to forget that they are heels. It is kind of working, as Rosa's shimmying does get the males to root for them.

3 - THE USOS vs. HUNICO & CAMACHO - Tag Team match

The Usos have new outfits - baggy purple shorts and white basketball player style headbands. They have also cut their hair. I think this may be Camacho's first or second broadcasted match in WWE. By win/loss record, Hunico should probably be the #1 contender to a title right now, as he's been slowly accumulating wins on Superstars.

Jimmy and Hunico kick it off. Hunico shows off a bit, but Jimmy overpowers him. Jey comes in, but Hunico is able to get Camacho involved. Jey takes Camacho down. Jey gets isolated for a stretch. Back body drop lets Jimmy tag in, and he goes to work on Hunico. Camacho provides a distraction letting Hunico crotch Jimmy, then land a huracanrana into a pin. Camacho distracts the ref, letting the Usos hit Hunico with a flapjack into a superkick (sick combo by the way) for the win.

WINNERS: The Usos in 5:40. Fun match. Camacho did his part fine, and the other three delivered as expected. I love The Usos's new tag team finisher, and I hope to see them use it more.

Heath Slater delivers a promo about how everyone tries to steal his spotlight. Mid-promo, Kane's pyro hits and Slater jumps halfway to the next county. Slater looks dumbstruck as Kane comes to the ring. Slater has quickly become a master at creating instant heat, and his in-ring has come up too.

4 - KANE vs. HEATH SLATER

Kane dissects Slater, as expected. On commentary, Striker says that the Legends will come out every week and Slater will be involved with them. Slater gets a brief slurry of offense. He jumps into an uppercut and Kane continues the mauling. Top rope clothesline followed by a chokeslam ends the match.

WINNER: Kane in 3:15. Fine match to help establish Kane as a face (or and anti-heel, at the very least). Slater is at the point that Dolph Ziggler was a few years ago, a clear cut heel that can easily draw legit heat, who bumps nicely and takes losses well.

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