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 Prime Time Players Defeat Zack Ryder and Santino Marella
What I Liked:
The match was meant for PTP to pick up a win over crowd favorites. That was easy to spot from the very beginning. I really do think Young and O'Neil have a bright future with their tag team action, and you can enjoy some traditional tag team wrestling when they fight. They were not two single's stars before, so they are a legit team looking to make a name. They pick up the win with a Spinebuster from O'Neil.
What I Disliked:
This was not really a good match, with a pairing like Ryder and Santino. PTP needs to fight actual tag teams who people know. It may not be their fault because of the lack of teams established, but let them roll through and finally get to Bryan and Kane at some point. I did not think the match flowed well, was a little sloppy, and still had the comedy bit from their opponents. It was just lacking so much to make a good match out of it.
Grade: C
Mick Foley Addresses CM Punk
What I Liked:
Man, this was compelling between Foley and Punk, who are not really similar at all. Foley talks about how CM Punk wanted to change and rise above the usual wrestlers, but he says he did it the wrong way. He says he needs to earn respect and become a legend, not a statistic. I loved that line because it is so true. Kane is a legend, and it is not because of how long he held a title. Same goes to Foley, who has memorable moments that do not involve the strap. I really think that Hell in a Cell could be a game changer for the career of CM Punk, especially against Cena. I just am not sure how the next few weeks will work with Cena hurt. Anyways, Foley gets into Punk's face and shows real emotion. This reminded me of when he did the EXACT same thing to Edge, preparing him for Hell in a Cell. Excellent mic work from both guys, two men who have never struggled getting over with the crowd.
What I Disliked:
I would have had Foley come back in a week or two, closer to the actual event. Let Cena lay the challenge down, Punk retract with Heyman, and then have Foley appear. He was in ECW, so he knows Paul very well. This could have been even more compelling in time.
Grade: A
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