by Slayer Mon Dec 23, 2013 2:28 am
Considering that they aren't under contract, I thought that the American Pitbulls got plenty of offense. It was by no means the typical Ascension squash match, which usually doesn't even have one of the opposing team's members get the chance to tag in.
For the debut of two guys essentially working an internship with the WWE, it was a pretty good showcase for two new characters in John Cahill & Derek Billington (Davey Richards must love being named after the Dynamite Kid). They got to hit a lot of their spots and were put over quite well by Tensai on commentary.
It was also further evidence of how well Konnor & Viktor are finally starting to click as a team. I wasn't high on this incarnation of The Ascension initially, but they are really hitting their stride right now, and could be destined for the main roster soon. The only thing holding them back is how the WWE manages to fit their characters on the main roster without coming off as too hokey.
Bo Dallas is also at his peak right now. He's excelling as a heel and even the all white gear was a great touch to further put over his current persona.
I liked the opening tag match as well. Zayn & Kidd could make a great team if that's an idea that the WWE was looking into. Cesaro was an absolute beast with that overhead one-handed backbreaker on Kidd. I really hate that Kruger is heading towards that terrible new Adam Rose gimmick though.