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Arcademan:
WWE Superstars Results: 2-23-12

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

1 - ALEX RILEY vs. MICHAEL MCGILLICUTTY

Lock-ups without much advantage for either man at the beginning. Riley gets the crowd involved and takes McGillicutty down. A few vocal males are chanting "Mr. Perfect." Riley with ten punches in the corner and a faceplant for a close two count. Riley with a small suplex for two. McGillicutty drags Riley out of the ring by his feet.

McGillicutty is selling like nuts as he has Riley in a headlock on the mat. Riley forces his way out and tricks McGillicutty into whiffing on a dropkick. Riley jackknifes for two, but McGillicutty is back on the attack. McGillicutty with a blockbuster for two. McGillicutty continues to dominate. Riley with an STO to go on attack, and lands a spinebuster and a float-over DDT for a close nearfall. McGillicutty with a Saito suplex for a nearfall of his own. McGillicutty to the top rope, but Riley shakes the rope to crotch him. Riley meets him up ton for an inside-out superplex for another nearfall. McGillcutty stumbles into the Final Score, but slips out at the last moment. McGillicutty with the Turning Heads neckbreaker (about time it got a name!) for the win.

WINNER: Michael McGillicutty in 10:00. This may well be the best match I've seen McGillicutty in. In the last few weeks, he's turned up the pacing to a level appropriate for his position on the weight chart and it's working wonders for his matches. Using more moves like the Saito suplex to distinguish himself from the rest of the roster is important. He and Riley work well together, too.

2 - MASON RYAN vs. TYLER REKS

Wow, the lower card is doing a lot of double duty this week (Reks and Riley both wrestled on NXT, too).

Reks outwits Ryan, but Ryan uses power to get out of a waistlock. Ryan shoves Reks out of the ring. Reks and Ryan trade offensive barrages, but Ryan maintains momentum. Ryan with a very shaky delayed vertical suplex, which only gets one. Reks uses a chopblock to dominate for a stretch. Ryan with a flapjack and forearms, then a shoulder to the gut and a big boot. Ryan with a powerslam for two. Reks with a reverse STO to put Ryan into the turnbuckle face-first. Reks distracts the ref and Hawkins whacks Ryan from the ringside. Reks with the Burning Hammer for the win.

WINNER: Tyler Reks in 5:00. Reks carried Ryan to a decent-enough match. Reks has a fair amount of upside; he just needs to flesh out his character beyond where it is now (generic, arrogant heel) into something that the audience can sink their teeth into.

3 - JUSTIN GABRIEL vs. JINDER MAHAL

Gabriel with an early takedown and then another. Mahal can't shake off the tenacious Gabriel. Mahal with a shoulder block into a headlock of his own. Mahal blocks an armdrag, but Gabriel ducks his followup punch and takes Mahal down again and rolls back into the headlock. Mahal twists out, then moves to his knee-based offense. Gabriel jumps off the second rope and lands a huracanrana, but Mahal pops right back. Gabriel kicks Mahal to the ringside and looks for a springboard dive, but Mahal moves, so Gabriel backflips into the ring off the ropes. Very smart looking move. Mahal dodges a baseball slide and is in control headed to break.

Mahal cuts off Gabriel's offense out of the break with a kneelift. The crowd rallies Gabriel, who hits a monkey flip and a backslide for two. Mahal with a neckbreaker for two. The ignorant crowd chants "USA" despite the fact that Gabriel is from South Africa. Mahal with strong offense using his knees and the ropes for leverage. Mahal sends Gabriel into the corner hard. Back elbow from Mahal gets another two count. Gabriel dodges a running knee and hits a jawbreaker to get control.

Gabriel with a big roundhouse kick, then a huge springboard shoulder block for two. Gabriel fires up and wails away on Mahal. Gabriel even manages a front suplex, but he can't get Mahal's shoulders to the mat. Mahal gets knees up on a springboard moonsault and lands a running high knee to Gabriel's upper back. Mahal settles into the Camel Clutch for a speedy tap-out.

WINNER: Jinder Mahal in 8:00. Very, very serviceable match. Gabriel always impresses with unique high-flying moves and Mahal kept pace while delivering his own brand of offense.

Arcademan:
TNA Impact Wrestling Results: 2-23-12

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

1 - TNA World Tag Team champions MAGNUS & SAMOA JOE vs. MATT MORGAN & CRIMSON - TNA World Tag Team Championship match

Morgan and Crimson were quick to attack as the bell rang. They disposed Magnus to the outside and double-teamed Joe. Joe regained his bearings and tagged Magnus in to do battle with Crimson. The “undefeated” Crimson hit a wind-up slam on Magnus for a two count. Crimson went for a spear on Magnus in the corner, but Joe made the save leaving Crimson to crash shoulder-first into the ringpost.

The show came back with Crimson fighting Joe and Magnus out of the corner. Crimson hit Joe with a Spinebuster, then both wrestlers tagged in their respective partners. Morgan dominated Joe and Magnus and got a close two count on Magnus that was broken up by Joe. Morgan and Crimson seemed to be in control of the offense until Crimson accidentally hit Morgan with a clothesline. Joe threw Crimson out of the ring, which left Morgan open to receive a double team sequence from Joe and Magnus. This led to Magnus getting the pin after an elbow from the second rope.

WINNERS: Joe & Magnus via pinfall at 9:00 to retain the TNA Tag Team Titles.

2 - X Division champion ALEX SHELLEY vs. ZEMA ION

Ion went after Shelley before the bell with baseball slide. After putting Shelley down, Ion sprayed the hairspray as Austin Aries made his way out to the ring with popcorn and a glass of wine in hand. Shelley blindsided Ion and hit a springboard splash from the outside apron into the ring on Ion for a two count. Ion got the best of Shelley on a few exchanges before locking him in an armbar. Shelley made his way to the ropes and hit a Dragon Screw on Ion.

After an enziguiri, Shelley clotheslined Ion to the outside, and followed it up with suicide elbow through the ropes to the outside. Shelley went to the top rope for the double foot stomp, but missed. Ion pushed Shelley towards the ref, but Shelley put the brakes on it. In a moment of a disarray, Ion caught Shelley in the eyes with the hairspray. With Shelley on his knees, Ion hit him with a pair of running knees for the pin.

WINNER: Ion via pinfall at 4:03.

3--TNA Knockouts champion and Knockout Tag Team champion GAIL KIM vs. ODB (w/Eric Young)

As the match started, the crowd started chanting “ODB,” which Kim took exception to. She began to highlight her assets while putting down ODB’s. ODB knocked Kim down with her chest. ODB got Kim in the corner and hit her with a Bronco Buster for a failed pin attempt. Kim tried to mount some offense, but was caught off by ODB who hit a fallaway slam. Another “ODB” chant broke out as Kim began to take over on offense. Kim hit a flying clothesline for a two count.

Kim threw ODB face-first into the mat from the ropes akin to Randy Orton’s signature DDT. The Knockouts champion got ODB in her “octopus style submission,” which she reversed by slamming Kim into the floor. Kim maintained offense in the corner, putting her boot the neck of ODB. Rayne made her way out, distracting Kim long enough for Young to pour some of the liquid from a flask into ODB’s mouth, giving her Popeye-like strength. ODB hit a Thesz Press from the corner for a two count. Kim went for a kick that was reversed into a "Bam" attempt, only to have that countered into Kim’s Eat Defeat.

WINNER: Kim via pinfall in 6:10.

4 - TNA Television champion ROBBIE E. (w/Robbie T.) vs. A.J. STYLES - TNA Television championship match

Styles was quick to put the offense to Robbie E. as the crowd quickly broke into an “AJ” chant. AJ put Robbie into the Cattle Mutilation submission hold until Robbie E. broke free. Robbie tried to hide to behind Terry, which distracted Styles long enough for Robbie to enough offense in to get a two count. Robbie threw Styles into corner allowing Terry to take a free shot at Styles behind the referee’s back. Robbie hit a knee drop of the middle rope on Styles for a close two count. Styles fought back and hit a sick-looking dropkick on Robbie and then picked him up for a sloppy pumphandle backbreaker. As Styles took to the outside ring apron, Kazarian and Daniels made their way to the ring. Kazarian pulled Styles down and threw him into the ringpost. The referee called for the disqualification.

WINNER: A.J. Styles via DQ at 4:49; Robbie retained the TV Title.

5 - BULLY RAY & KURT ANGLE vs. JAMES STORM & JEFF HARDY (w/Brandon Jacobs)

Storm and Angle started things out for their teams and exchanged blows until Storm hit Angle with a running knee to the face. After another knee to Angle, Ray distracted Storm long enough for Angle to take advantage and put the boots on Storm in the corner. Storm tagged Hardy in as the show went to commercial break.

As the show came back, Hardy hit the Whisper in the Wind on Ray for a close two count. Jeff took off running to the ropes, but was stopped by a clothesline from Ray. Ray kept hold of the referee’s attention long enough for Angle to take Hardy down and pull him, groin-first, into the ringpost. Tenay said that he had just gotten word that Styles was livid backstage and was demanding a gauntlet match against Kazarian and Styles for next week’s Impact.

Ray tagged in Angle, who kept Hardy at bay with an over head belly-to-belly suplex. Angle tagged Ray back into the match and attempted to capitalize on Hardy’s weak state, only to be countered with a boot to the face. Hardy tagged Storm in, which led to a series of all the wrestlers subsequently taking each other out. Ray and Angle went for a table under the ring and as they were pulling it out they received a double baseball slide kick from Hardy and Storm. As Ray and Angle set up the table, Storm nailed Angle with Last Call superkick. Bully Ray took Storm down, which led to Jacobs entering the ring.

Ray and Jacobs had a stand-off, which saw both of them getting into a three point stance. Storm punched Ray in the face and Jacobs put Ray through the table, allowing Storm to score the pin.

WINNERS: Storm and Hardy via pinfall at 14:11.

Arcademan:
Ring of Honor TV Results: 2-25-12

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

1 - - CAPRICE COLEMAN & CEDRICK ALEXANDER vs. THE YOUNG BUCKS (Matt & Nick Jackson)

Matt hit a punch on Alexander and blew a kiss to the crowd, which allowed Alexander to get the upper hand. Coleman and Alexander tagged in and out to work over Matt. Nick tried to attack Coleman and Alexander from behind, but they took him out. The Young Bucks fired back with tandem kicks in the corner on Alexander. Nick then wiped out Coleman with a dive through the ropes. The Young Bucks hit another flashy tandem move on Alexander, which drew some cheers from the crowd. Kelly previewed the Richards-Lethal main event and said history would be made. McGuinness said that facing ROH World Champion Bryan Danielson when he was the Pure Champion changed his career.

The Young Bucks continued to work over Alexander as McGuinness said the talent was going to pull out all of the stops at “The 10th Anniversary Show.” Alexander made the hot tag and Coleman ran wild on the Young Bucks. Coleman hit an awesome leg lariat on Nick in the corner and he flew right over Nick and landed on Matt. That was sweet. The crowd really got behind Alexander and Coleman as they hit a string of high-flying maneuvers. Coleman got a nearfall on mat with a splash off the top. Alexander hit a superkick on Matt and Coleman speared him right into a DDT, but Nick broke up the pin. The Young Bucks went for the finish, but Coleman cut them off. The Young Bucks quickly took control and hit more bang for your buck on Coleman for the win.

Winners: Matt & Nick Jackson – Very impressive back and forth match. Coleman & Alexander are really beginning to impress me on ROH TV and DVDs. They’re showing more personality and also have the potential to climb the ladder in the tag division given their recent performances.

2 - - ROH World Champion DAVEY RICHARDS vs. ROH TV Champion JAY LETHAL – ROH World Title match

McGuinness said Lethal was going to have to find Richards’s weakness in order to be successful. The announcers hinted that Richards’s relationship with his former partner might be his weakness. The crowd chanted for both men after they came to a stalemate. Lethal countered Richards on the mat and tied him up in a submission. Richards escaped and both men circled each other before engaging in battle again. Lethal escaped a backslide, but Richards managed to back off a kick attempt from Lethal. The crowd chanted for both men as they circled each other again. Lethal hit an arm drag followed by a dropkick out of a cartwheel for a 2 count.

Richards fired back with a dropkick of his own as Kelly discussed the upcoming glut of iPPVs. Richards grabbed a leg submission. Lethal struggled, but managed to get the ropes. Richards continued to target Lethal’s legs. Lethal fired back with a backbreaker and a Russian leg sweep. Lethal then locked in a modified arm bar. Richards slipped out and locked in a stretch muffler. Lethal struggled, but managed to get the ropes. Lethal fired back and nailed Richards with a boot out of the corner. Lethal then hit a leg lariat off the second rope, but was slow to cover and only got a 2 count. Tomasso Ciampa came down to ringside with a chair to take in the action. Lethal hit a suplex and covered Richards for a 2 count.

Lethal was still in control when they show resumed from commercial break. Richards held the ropes down and Lethal flew to the outside. Richards then nailed Lethal with a running kick from the apron to Lethal on the floor. The crowd applauded as Richards got a running start and nailed Lethal with a dive through the ropes. Richards pointed at Ciampa at ringside and he got out of his seat. O’Reilly came out from the back and held Richards back. Lethal fired up with a chance to recover and took down Richards. Lethal hit the back handspring elbow for a 2 count. They showed Lethal missing the lethal injection during the commercial break.

Richards fired back, but Lethal cut him off with the lethal combination for a nearfall. The crowd applauded the nearfall. Strong, Elgin, and Martini made their way to ringside. Lethal and Richards battled on the top turnbuckle. Richards hit a superplex and rolled throw into a falcon arrow into an arm bar as the crowd applauded. Lethal struggled to escape the hold, but eventually got the ropes. The announcers pointed out that House of Truth were on the outside encouraging Lethal to get the ropes. Cole and Edwards came down to ringside. The crowd roared as Richards set up Lethal for some big kicks. Lethal made his way to his feet as Richards continued to kick him. Lethal fired back with an onslaught of blows on Richards. Richards went for the alarm clock. Lethal countered it, but Richards slipped through and locked in an arm bar. Lethal leveraged Richards over and locked in a submission. He then turned it into a pinning combination for a nearfall. Both men exchanged kicks in the center of the ring. Richards then hit a huge clothesline and both men were down. (Radican note: My gosh was that a great sequence)

The crowd went nuts as Richards went up top. Richards yelled at Edwards. Martini got on the apron and O’Reilly dragged him to the floor. The House of Truth jumped O’Reilly. The distraction allowed Lethal to take down Richards. Lethal went up top and hit an elbow drop, but Richards kicked out with the entire building on their feet. Everyone brawled on the outside with Lethal and Richards inside the ring. Lethal set up for the lethal injection, but Elgin shoved Cole into the ropes as Lethal went into his handspring. Richards then hit a roundhouse kick to Lethal’s head for the win.

Radican’s thoughts: (***3/4) – Excellent match with a lot of drama down the stretch. The action on the outside and some missed camera shots made it hard to keep track of everything going on outside the ring. Kelly put over that Lethal was about to win the match if not for Elgin shoving Cole into the ropes. Kelly pointed out that Ciampa had never gotten out of his chair during the brawl on the outside. This was fantastic and I’d love to see a match with less interference between these two.

Richards and Lethal shook hands after the match ended. Ciampa jawed with Lethal from the outside. Kelly said Edwards vs. Strong would take place next week to determine the #1 Contender to the ROH World Title.

Arcademan:
WWE RAW Results: 2-27-12

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condensed to in-ring results with my usual snide comments in italics...

- Opening 20 minutes was Jericho and Punk jawing with each other and honestly enjoyed the comments made more than I should have...

1 -- WWE champion C.M. PUNK vs. World Hvt. champion DANIEL BRYAN (w/A.J., John Laurinaitis, and David Otunga) -- non-title Champion vs. Champion match

The match was joined in progress with Bryan and Punk exchanging blows and strikes in the ring. Cole reset the events going on. They cut away from the ring for a shot of the announce position, where Santino and Teddy Long were also ringside. Laurinaitis and Long began bickering as Bryan worked over Punk in the ring. Punk then made a comeback as the director continued to cut to ringside. Punk then dumped Bryan over the top rope to the floor and Bryan sold a right knee injury. Bryan then called over A.J. as Punk was about to land a suicide dive. Punk slowed down to avoid hitting A.J. with the dive, then Bryan "recovered" and smashed Punk into the ring steps. They cut to another break after 3:15 of action.

Back from break at 6:50, Bryan had Punk in an abdominal stretch mid-ring. They showed clips from during the lengthy break of a near-double pin finish, similar to Smackdown. Again, WWE missed action in the ring with a ringside shot of the announce position. Back in the ring, Punk delivered forearm strikes before attempting a high knee, but he sold pain causing him not to be able to land it flush. Punk shook it off, then went up top for a flying elbow drop to the heart. Punk sold intense pain before looking around the arena for something.

Punk acknowledged a "GTS" chant, then Otunga hopped on the ring apron to distract Punk. Punk fought him off, then Punk and Bryan had a exchange that ended with a mid-ring collision. Suddenly, Santino got on the apron to smash Otunga with the Cobra. Laurinaitis then yanked Santino off the apron, prompting a discussion between Long and Laurinaitis. In the background, Bryan just accepted his title belt from A.J. and started to leave. But, Sheamus ran down to ringside and threw Bryan back into the ring. In the ring, Punk nailed the GTS and made a cover, but Laurinaitis entered the ring and demanded the ref call for the bell.

Post-match: Long stepped into the ring and shoved down Laurinaitis. Otunga and Santino held back the GMs as Punk smirked and slipped out of the ring. They cut to a shot of Punk on the stage telling no one in particular to wait for it. He then held up his title belt to declare he's the best in the world. Suddenly, Jericho jumped Punk from behind on the stage. Jericho lifted up Punk and scoop slammed him on the entrance ramp. Punk sold back pain as Jericho looked down at Punk. So, what's happening in the ring? Jericho then slapped on the Walls of Jericho with a knee on Punk's neck for added pressure. Refs spilled out to demand Jericho release the hold. Jericho eventually released the hold as the crowd chanted in the background. Jericho then grabbed the title belt and hoisted it in the air with a big smirk. Jericho then threw the title belt down on to Punk and told him to enjoy it for now.

WINNER: No Decision announced at 10:15. Way too much happening during and after the match, and yet another match with no decision announced. Sloppy presentation uncharacteristic of WWE.

2 -- KELLY KELLY vs. NIKKI BELLA (w/Brie Bella)

Back from break, the Divas were in the ring. Cole noted Kelly waited all week to tweet about her supposed best friend, Eve, turning her back on Zack Ryder last week. The match then began with Bella in control. After the Bellas attempted Twin Magic, Kelly countered a pin attempt with a rolling pin for the win.

WINNER: Kelly at 1:30.

3 -- JOHN CENA vs. THE MIZ

Cena started hot with trademark offense on Miz as Cole reminded viewers that Rock is live in the building tonight. Cena went for the Attitude Adjustment a minute into the match, but Miz countered with the Reality Check for a two count. Miz stomped away, but Cena seemingly no-sold before taking a knee lift to the face. The commentary was good here talking about Miz needing to prove himself Mania worthy with a win and Cena wanting to impress Rock, who is in the building. Cena made a comeback with clotheslines before measuring Miz for a suplex that Miz countered with a snap DDT. Miz with a nearfall.

Miz slowed down the match and measured Cena for a corner attack that he connected with. Miz held his pose for a few seconds before climbing up top. He missed with a weak-looking double axehandle, then Cena made his trademark comeback. Cena set up for and delivered the Five Knuckle Shuffle before measuring Miz for the AA. Cena hoisted up Miz and delivered it center-ring. Cena opted for the STF center-ring instead of a pin and Miz tapped out within seconds. Cole declared that Cena is ready for Rock in five weeks.

Post-match: Cena stood on the turnbuckles and looked toward the Titantron, where Rock was shown in his locker room bouncing up and down preparing for his return. Rock then shot a look toward the camera and did Cena's You Can't See Me handwave. Rock lifted his hand and they cut back to Cena, who was shown smiling in the ring. Cena left the ring and looked into the crowd before looking toward the WM28 logo. Cena flashed a salute before they cut to break.

WINNER: Cena via submission at 4:03. After a comedown period following the Jericho-Punk-Bryan segments, this was strong with focus on Cena-Rock and Rock's first on-camera appearance of the night. The story of Miz trying to get back to Mania is intriguing, too, for the next few weeks.

4 -- WWE tag champions PRIMO & EPICO (w/Rosa Mendes) vs. U.S. champion JACK SWAGGER & DOLPH ZIGGLER (w/Vickie Guerrero) vs. R-TRUTH & KOFI KINGSTON -- three-way WWE Tag Title match

After the bell sounded, Cole actually explained that a wrestler can only tag in his tag partner. Ziggler opted to duck out of the ring, leaving Kofi and Primo to start things off. The match broke down with rapid-fire exchanges before the ring was left empty after everyone was cleared to the outside. Cole sent the show to break.

Back from break, Swagger and Primo were working on Truth in the ring. Ziggler then tagged in and began arguing with Primo over who should pin Truth. Cole added an injury update on Punk - nice follow-up - that Punk's fictional X-rays have come back negative following Jericho's attack earlier in the show. In the ring, the heels made tags, but started fighting, allowing Truth to tag in Kingston. Kingston executed double-team, crowd-pleasing offense before delivering a double Boom Drop to Swagger and Epico. Suddenly, Ziggler dropped Kofi from behind with the Zig-Zag. The action broke down and bodies started flying in and out of the ring. Kofi then popped Swagger with Trouble in Paradise, but Primo dropped Swagger with a backstabber. Epico then threw Kofi out of the ring and covered Swagger to retain the Tag Titles.

Post-match: Suddenly, Kane's pyro shot off and Kane stormed to the ring to find bodies to devour. Primo ate a big boot ringside. In the ring, Ziggler and Epico ate double chokeslams. Truth tried to get some of Kane, but Truth took a chokeslam. Kane, who took one week off after the ambulance match at Elimination Chamber, stood over the fallen bodies before shooting off his pyro in the ring. Kane left the ring as the announcers talked about Kane being scary.

WINNERS: Primo & Epico at 8:36 to retain the Tag Titles. Well, just like WWE management, Kane apparently doesn't like tag wrestling. It will be interesting to see where WWE slots Kane on Mania.

- Eve came out to the ring. One advantage of the DVR...fast-fowarding!!!

5 -- IC champion CODY RHODES & MARK HENRY vs. SHEAMUS & BIG SHOW

The bell sounded and Rhodes quickly tagged Henry before leaving the ring. Show then speared Henry and chased Rhodes out of the ring. Rhodes backed away up the entrance ramp to avoid Show, then Sheamus tagged himself into the match. He smashed Henry with a Brogue Kick and it was good for the win.

WINNER: Sheamus & Show at 0:58. Oh, Henry.

- Finally...The Rock is back on TV...and talks for over 20 minutes. Cena talks back...yadda yadda yadda...if you've seen it before, you'll see it again many times before April 1!

Arcademan:
WWE NXT Results: 2-29-12

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

1 - ALEX RILEY & PERCY WATSON vs. TITUS O'NEIL & DARREN YOUNG - Tag Team Match

Quick, hard, back-and-forth between Riley and O'Neil, so O'Neil tags in Young, who walks into an armdrag. Young beats on Riley in the corner a bit, but Riley slips out of the corner and lands a hard clothesline for two. Riley clears O'Neil from the apron and heads to the top, but Young kicks him in the head. Neckbreaker from Young and O'Neil comes in. Riley looks for a tag, but he's isolated in the heel corner. Young gets a two count by dropping Riley onto the ropes. Regal talks up the difficulty of adjusting to tag team wrestling to explain while Riley's on the short end of the stick; excellent way to build up the heels.

Riley comes close to tagging out, but O'Neil takes him back to the corner. Riley manages a sunset flip from O'Neil's shoulders in the heel corner, but Young blind tags in. That was a great move from two big men. Young slows it down with a body scissors and Regal says that O'Neil and Young got tips from Arn Anderson earlier today. He is so good at making the talent look good and adding back story to things.

Riley finally gets some space and Watson tags in just as Young sends Riley out of the ring. Watson to the top rope for an axehandle and rights, dropkick, and a flying shoulder tackle to get momentum. Watson is fired up and lands the Highsman for a nearfall. O'Neil jaws from the apron, so Watson knocks him down, but spends too much time gloating. Young sneaks up behind him and, after a little bit of work, hits his finisher for a clean, middle of the ring win.

WINNERS: O'Neil & Young in 5:30. Nice match that could have (and should have) gone longer. I question the booking of the finish, but that is pure personal opinion based on being in favor of Percy Watson. Watson was the standout here, as usual, but Riley's sunset flip was a real treat to see. I'd like to see Watson face or team up with Kofi Kingston or Evan Bourne.

2 - TYSON KIDD vs. MICHAEL MCGILLICUTTY

Kidd shucks and jives, but they trade waistlocks and then trade takedowns. Kidd acts very cocky and confident for the smaller man, and applies a wristlock. McGillcutty turns it into a wristlock of his own, but Kidd gets to the ropes and wraps McGillicutty's arm up in the ropes. Kidd plays to the crowd, but McGillcutty turns to power to get control, then moves to another wristlock. Kidd with a springboard to escape, and rolls through a wheelbarrow into a cover for two. McGillicutty tosses Kidd onto the ropes crotch-first and the crowd chants, "No more children."

The action moves to the outside and McGillicutty rolls Tyson into the ring for two. McGillcutty turns up the aggression and starts shouting at Kidd. Regal in a very insightful half-shoot comment says that a lot of folks get upset when they "have to come to NXT" and says that this is the wrong attitude to have because NXT is a great showcase for everyone. And, you know what? He could not be more right.

McGillicutty with a big chinlock and looks like he's trying to really torque it. Kidd can't get any traction until he gets boots up in a corner. Double clothesline resets the action. Kidd's speed gives him the control. Dropkick for two. Kidd with a crazy move, he jumps over McGillicutty, rolls across the back, grabs on like a crucifix, but rolls forwards and into a cover for two. Kidd to the top, but McGillicutty punches him and looks for a superplex, but Kidd blocks and knocks him off. Moonsault from Kidd for a nearfall. Kidd wants the Sharpshooter, but McGillicutty grabs the apron to block, and kicks Kidd's knees out. McGillicutty with the Turning Heads neckbreaker for the win.

WINNER: McGillicutty in 6:30. Remember last week when I said that McG had his best match? He just topped it. Give these two another five-to-ten minutes and I'll be thrilled. Kidd could have a good match with my filing cabinet, but McGillicutty really stepped up to the plate to knock it out of the park. The best thing McGillicutty's done is lose that baseball cap; it makes him so much more serious.

During this segment of the show, Matt Striker (who pointed out to everyone he's the only person who's been with NXT from the start) announces the William Regal is the NXT General Manager. This might get me to watch the show more now...

3 - KAITLYN vs. MAXINE

Maxine with a quick tackle. Curtis denies being "creepy." Kaitlyn in the corner, but she dodges a charge and goes to work. Bodyslam and leg drop, and Kaitlyn moves to a body scissors. Bateman says Maxine doesn't abuse him; that it's just how she expresses her love. Maxine powers out and gets a trio of two counts. Kaitlyn with a backbreaker and moves to punch Maxine in the head on the mat. Maxine gets boots up in the corner and hits a running sledgehammer for two two counts.

Curtis shushes Mathews as Maxine works an armbar. Curtis with more double entendres. Kaitlyn turns the armbar into a full nelson and hits a sit down slam from the full nelson. Maxine gets flipped over and Kaitlyn uses her feet to pin Maxine for the win. Maxine looks incredulous.

WINNER: Kaitlyn in 4:00. Interesting match with some unusual moves.

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