WWE Superstars Recap: Riley Vs. McIntyre, Gabriel Vs. Sandow, Uso's In Action
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The Uso's vs. Michael McGillicutty & Johnny Curtis
Curtis starts off with Jey. Jey hits a shoulderblock and Curtis goes down. Jey & Jimmy do several quick tags and double-teams, keeping Curtis in their corner. Curtis rakes the eyes and gets 2. Curtis tags McGillicutty. They also make quick tags and cut the ring off. Jey manages a tag to Jimmy who speeds things up against Curtis and gets 2.
Jimmy gets thrown to the outside and McGillicutty capitalizes behind the ref's back.
(Break)
Back in the ring, McGillicutty is in full control of Jimmy. McGillicutty hits a dropkick and has words for the crowd. Curtis tags in and hits an atomic drop for 2. McGillicutty again cheats behind the ref's back from the apron. McGillicutty is back in as the legal man. Jimmy fights out of a headlock and reaches for his brother but is unable to make the tag. Jimmy mounts some offense and tags Jey. Jey hits a flurry on McGillicutty and does the running Stinkface and hits a Samoan Drop. He tags his brother who hits the Samoan Splash off the top on McGillicutty for the win.
Winners by pin: The Uso's
(Break)
Drew McIntyre vs. Alex Riley
Riley backs him in the corner and the ref breaks them up. Drew uses his cast from a fractured wrist to play possum and act hurt, then takes it to Riley. Drew drops Riley on his head and applies an armbar. Drew makes a cover after a clothesline for 2.
Riley mounts some momentum and hits a spinebuster, then plays to the crowd instead of capitalizing. Riley hits a boot to the face and hits an A-Bomb off the top but Drew kicks out. Drew regains control and bodyslams Riley then he goes up top. Riley avoids the leg drop and hits the Final Score for the win.
Winner by pin: Alex Riley
(Break)
Justin Gabriel vs. Damien Sandow
Gabriel goes right at Sandow but Sandow ducks in the ropes. They lock-up and trade holds. Sandow applies a headlock but Gabriel counters and hits an armdrag into a hammerlock. Gabriel hits two dropkicks and a bodyslam. Gabriel goes up top but Sandow rolls out of the ring.
(Break)
Gabriel is in control in the ring. He continues to work the left arm. Gabriel hits several take-downs and goes back up top but Sandow rolls out again. Gabriel gives chase which gives Sandow the advantage. Sandow drops knees to the chest in the ring and gets 2. Sandow applies an innovative stretch hold but Gabriel fights out.
Sandow puts the boots to Gabriel in the corner and is called off by the ref. He hits the Elbow of Distain but Gabriel kicks out. Sandow glares at the ref. Gabriel ducks a punch and lands some kicks which take Sandow down. Gabriel howls and hits a springboard crossbody for 2. Gabriel hits a springboard moonsault but only gets 2. Gabriel goes up top but Sandow makes him lose his balance.
Sandow lands knees to the gut and hits his neckbreaker finisher for the win.
Winner by pin: Damien Sandow
Sandow does a cartwheel in the ring.