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 Layla Defeats Natalya
What I Liked:
With Eve sitting at ringside, Layla was able to get a match against a former champion. Natalya, who has been one of the top Divas inside the ring, started off with some clothesline and quick striking attacks. It would not be long until Layla reversed her Sharpshooter, hit the Lay-out, and picked up the victory.
What I Disliked:
I am not sure why Layla continues to get this push to remain at the top of the Divas division. She is not a bad wrestler, but there is just nothing to her gimmick. We know Eve's talents, her character, and her presense. Hell, we even know the way Natayla is supposed to be taken, a member of the Hart family. We still do not get a connection with Layla. Is this her fault? I cannot say that but it is certainly someone's. She was much better in LayCool because we saw that personality shine.
Grade: C-
Sheamus and Randy Orton Defeats Alberto Del Rio and Dolph Ziggler
What I Liked:
It seems like every single week, we get the same four guys competing. These are the four best Smackdown has to offer right now, and they showed it in the ring. I liked the chemistry Orton and Sheamus provided here, with multiple tags and quick offense. Orton would be very intelligent in stomping away at Del Rio, working every part of his body. He is such a great superstar with impecible timing with every move. The champion would be taken down by Ziggler and then Del Rio would get some submission holds onto Sheamus. I enjoyed the hot tag to Orton simply because Sheamus did not get it. Sheamus continues to be the champion, and with that belt he has prestige. Orton is still trying to climb back up that ladder. The end of the match saw Del Rio get hit with an RKO, and Ziggler get a Brogue Kick.
What I Disliked:
I should have bet the house on Sheamus and Orton winning. The faces on Smackdown rarely lose, and it is beginning to annoy me. Wouldn't a victory for the heels do something in establishing some threat to Sheamus and his title? Why is Orton such a wimp now, where he is being used as a partner for the champion? Even when Orton has been a face, he still always had his eye on the prize. Tease that for the fans.
Grade: B+
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