WWE House Show – September 20, 2013

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Damien Sandow vs. Zack Ryder

 

The match was what you would expect, though there was some nice psychology included. Ryder missed a charge and got his arm tied up in the ropes. Sandow spent the majority of the match working over the arm which is such a basic move but so many wrestlers just miss it anymore. Ryder hit the Broski Boot and sent Sandow face first into the buckle, setting up the Rough Ryder for the pin in about 6:00.

 

Rating: C. Fine opener and the crowd is very hot tonight.

 

The fans voted for the Divas tag to be a dance off instead of a match.

 

AJ/Layla vs. Funkadactyls

 

Rating: D-.

 

The Dactyls danced afterwards.

 

Jack Swagger vs. Sami Zayn

 

 

Rating: B-. This was really fun stuff.

 

Kofi Kingston/Usos vs. Wyatt Family

 

 

It was quickly forgotten though as Bray came back in and did the spot where he leans over backwards in the corner, only to drop to his hands to do the upside down on all fours walk from the Exorcist. JBL freaking out when he sees that on TV will be quite a sight. Anyway Kofi got the hot tag and everything broke down with Kofi hitting Trouble in Paradise on Harper, only to get caught with Sister Abigail for the pin at about 12:00.

 

Rating: B. REALLY fun match here with the Wyatts, Bray in particular, totally stealing the show.

 

World Heavyweight Championship: Alberto Del Rio vs. Rob Van Dam

 

Rating: C-.

 

Rob got up and kicked Del Rio down, drawing out Sandow to tease a cash-in, only to be kicked in the face by Van Dam. Van Dam went around shaking hands as we went to intermission.

 

Ryback vs. Santino Marella

 

 

CM Punk vs. Curtis Axel

 

 

Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton

 

 

 

Bryan went around to shake hands to end the show.