Title This: WWE Smackdown Reaction 8-24

August 26, 2012

Sheamus defeats Dolph Ziggler via Disqualification

What I Liked:

This was a very entertaining match for both guys. Dolph put on a great outing versus the champion, and it all began with speed and athleticism. Dolph got the early advantage and took control with a beautiful DDT on Sheamus. Ziggler continues with an old school approach, locking in a headlock on Sheamus. This slowed down the pace of a fast match, and Sheamus would counter with a side suplex. The ending saw Ziggler get DQ'ed by hitting Sheamus with a briefcase. I absolutely loved the ending because it gave a mean streak to Ziggler. He needs to continue to reach his character to new levels, and this is only helping his progression. Sheamus continues to be a solid piece, if not the best overall piece, on Smackdown. I want to see an extended feud between these two young studs. I continue to be impressed with the overall characters of these two guys.

Grade: A-

In Ring Segment

What I Liked:

Santino and Antonio Cesaro exchange some words back and forth before Santino gets beaten down by Cesaro. I like how they are trying to make a feud out of these two guys, but I am simply not interested.

What I Disliked:

There has not been anything more ridiculously stupid I have seen than Santino talking to his Cobra. This was a complete waste of time and absolutely brutal. I could not finish this segment, and had to fast forward to get to Cesaro coming out. This was a complete joke. I cannot say how horrible I think this was because there is no words to describe it.

Grade: F

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Aside from working with WrestleZone, Isenberg began his career in Broadcast Journalism interning at ESPN and worked with CBS Radio for three years. He has also had the opportunity to interview some of the best athletes and performers alive, including Andrew McCutchen, Ben Roethlisberger, Chris Jericho, Billy Gunn, Karl Anderson, Matt Hardy, Steven Strasburg and others.
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