Alberto Del Rio and Mark Henry vs. CM Punk and Big Show
What I Liked:
The backstage segment prior to the match had ADR attack Punk. The match was actually pretty solid on both sides, previewing both title matches at Survivor Series. Henry and Show battled hard, and there were a few nice Show moves to spotlight his athleticism. Punk and Del Rio were obviously picking up the pace, but still had a mentality of submission. Both men want the other to tap, and I liked how they slowed things down for a bit to focus on that. It was different to see it from Punk and Del Rio, two guys who are known for submission, but do not show it often.
What I Disliked:
Henry and Show on the outside while Punk gets pinned. He gets a World's Strongest Slam, but the outside action after takes away the idea that Punk is down. When you see Del Rio cover, you have to quickly remember why Punk is out. It felt awkward, and unsure of how to finish things with "controversy." Aside from that, they did what they needed to, and that was to showcase these two title matches.
Grade: B+
Santino Marella comes out. He talks about how he almost won the Rumble in Boston. Nash comes out to talk about how big of a pop he got here less than a year ago. He buddies with Marella, only to hit the big boot to Santino. Nash complains about Triple H, and states that he is here and Hunter is not.
Grade: B-. Although this match needed to take place at Survivor Series and not TLC, you have to keep Nash coming out each week to remember him and what is currently going on. They seem to not put him in a match until Triple H is back. Man, has this storyline lost steam.
