WWE TLC Results & Afterthoughts

w/ Alex Archer & Violet Buttle

The Shield defeated Team Hell No & Ryback in a TLC Match

The Shield, Ryback, and the Spanish announce table at TLC

Alex: TNA, take note: that was how the debut match for your new invading stable should go. The Shield looked strong, calculated, vicious, and predatory. The way they controlled the match by isolating the different members of the opposition was perfect. The high spots were great, the story was great, the match was great, and Team Hell No and Ryback were both protected in the loss. Brilliant stuff.

Violet: This match was a lot of fun, and it succeeded in solidifying The Shield as a legitimate threat. I just wish that Rollins was able to get in as much offense as his teammates. I don’t think any member of the faction should be made to look like the weak link.

Dolph Ziggler defeated John Cena in a Ladder Match for the MITB Briefcase

Alex: Ziggler and Cena both did a pretty good job at keeping the intensity up throughout this match. The ending was intriguing, but I'm not sure it's intriguing good or intriguing bad. On one hand, I'm interested in why AJ cost Cena the match. On the other hand, I really don't care all that much.

Violet: While I’m relieved that Ziggler won, I wish that he had done so without any interference. I also can’t help but think that AJ’s unpredictable character is just a way for creative to use her however they need to (storylines, matches, etc.) It’s convenient, right?

Unfortunately, not shopped

Big Show defeated Sheamus in a Chairs Match to retain the World Heavyweight Championship

Alex: A giant fucking chair? GTFO.

Violet: Big Show won by hitting Sheamus with a comically oversized chair. What a joke.

Antonio Cesaro defeated R-Truth to retain the United States Championship

Alex: Cesaro won as expected. Hopefully he can leave R-Truth behind him and move onto a more fun feud.

Violet: Luckily the right man won in a quick and painless match. I’m excited to see who will challenge Cesaro next.

Kofi Kingston defeated Wade Barrett to retain the Intercontinental Championship

Alex: A big win for Kofi and a disappointing loss for Barrett. Kofi's been looking for that big win ever since defeating Miz for the IC Title, and he finally got it. Barrett, on the other hand, has been struggling in the win/loss column since his return. It'll be interesting to see if this program continues, or if they go their separate ways.

Violet: I was really surprised to see Kingston retain here. A win against Barrett is a pretty big deal for him. Could Kingston finally be receiving the push that he deserves?


Team Rhodes Scholars defeated Rey Mysterio & Sin Cara in a Tables Match to become the No. 1 Contenders

Alex: If it wasn't for Rollins' fall later on in the night, Sin Cara would've surely been able to claim bump of the night on this finish. Outside the crazy bump, this was a pretty entertaining match that saw the right team go over. Team Rhodes Scholars and Team Hell No already have a built in storyline with Cody suffering an injury at Kane's hands a few weeks back.

Violet: This was a fun match with an exciting spot at the end when Sin Cara was pushed off of the ropes and into the tables outside the ring. He could have easily overshot the tables, but luckily he hit his mark. Sin Cara is the target of a lot of harsh criticism, so I was glad to see him execute something that was truly impressive (even if he was supposed to go through both tables).

3MB vs. The Miz, Alberto Del Rio, and The Brooklyn Brawler

Alex: So we went from a strangely WP promo from 3MB on MizTV to a Del Rio face turn in about 3 minutes time. Very strange. The match itself was good filler, and seeing the Brawler out there to get the W was a nice touch. I fell like I could get into Del Rio as a babyface, but I'm hoping they don't really overdo it like they have with the new annoying babyface Miz.

"So wait, we're all babyfaces now?"

Violet: I experienced a range of emotions during the two segments that featured all of these guys. At first, I was disappointed that not only were we getting a MizTV segment on the PPV, but we were getting a MizTV segment that featured 3MB. Next, I was confused as to how being extremely and unforgivably racist fit into 3MB’s gimmick. Luckily, all of the negative things I was feeling disappeared with Del Rio’s face turn. I think it’ll be a refreshing change for his character, and it left my excited for the 6 man tag match that would follow. That didn’t last long, though. I’m frustrated with how the Del Rio face turn was handled. It could have been showcased in a serious PPV match, but instead he teamed with the Brooklyn Brawler against 3MB. Sure, it was cool for long time fans to see the Brooklyn Brawler, but it made Del Rio’s character change seem less important.

Eve Torres defeated Naomi to retain the Diva's Championship

Alex: Eve taking pictures over her fallen opponents with the Diva's Championship belt is awesome. I love that she keeps adding little bits of flavor to her character. She's easily the most interesting diva on the roster whose gimmick isn't that she makes out with everyone.

Violet: Eve is capable in the ring, and she plays the role of the catty, phony Diva very well. All she needs now is a story line to be involved in.

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