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WWE Hell in a Cell: Live coverage and results, 27th October 2013

We’re live from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida as WWE rolls out with the Hell In A Cell 2013 PPV. Word came out just hours before the PPV that Curtis Axel injured himself, and wouldn’t be able to compete on the pre – show. The PPV kicked off with the usual “expert panel” and Renee taking care of the social media lounge.

 

  The Miz ran into Vickie, and asked her for a match against Bray Wyatt on the PPV, but Vickie said he wasn’t cleared to compete. Miz then said there will be a fight tonight and left. Josh Mathews interviewed The Shield, and Dean Ambrose was interrupted by Big E Langston, who then challenged him for the United States Heavyweight championship later in the night, and Ambrose accepted.

Pre – show: Damien Sandow vs. Kofi Kingston

The pre show match was changed to Damien Sandow vs. Kofi Kingston, and Sandow came out and cut a promo, and said he might cash in his Money in the Bank contract tonight. Rey Mysterio was at commentary and Sandow dominated the majority of the match and worked on Kofi’s mid section. Kofi tried to make a comeback with a beautiful Hurricanrana from the top rope, but Sandow grounded him before Kofi cameback with a springboard crossbody for a nearfall. Sandow ended things with the Full Nelson finisher to pick up the victory just after the 10 minute mark.

Winner: Damien Sandow

Rating: **

Analysis: The pre – show was changed at the last minute, although Axel was injured at last week’s RAW taping. Sandow was once again relegated to the pre – show, but actually won the match. Does that mean he’ll cash in his MitB contract tonight? Not likely.   Main show: The main show opened with a nice video package, looking back at the previous HiAC matches and the rivalries leading up to the PPV.

Goldust and Cody Rhodes vs. The Usos vs. Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns in a Triple threat match for the WWE Tag Team championships

Goldust started things off with Rollins, but Rollins immediately tagged in one of The Usos. Both men locked up and Goldust knocked him down with a couple of shoulder blocks. Goldust delivered an inverted atomic drop for a nearfall. Goldust tagged Cody in, who planted Jimmy face first for a nearfall. Jimmy tagged in Jey, who delivered a scoop slam for a nearfall. Cody tagged his brother in, and The Usos isolated Goldust and worked over him. Goldust came back with an upper cut and rights, but Reigns cut Goldust off and ran him into the apron. Reigns tagged himself in and clotheslined Goldust for a 2 count. Rollins then came in and kicked Goldust on the outside. Rollins rolled him in for a 2 count. Rollins then locked in a front facelock, and delivered a cheapshot to Cody Rhodes. Reigns came in and locked in the front facelock, working on Goldust’s neck. Goldust slid Reigns for a 2 count, but Reigns burst out with a clothesline for a nearfall. Goldust tried to tag in his brother, but Reigns cut him off with yet another clothesline. Goldust then hit a DDT out of desperation, but Rollins knocked Cody off the apron! Goldust then tripped Reigns over the top rope, but Rollins knocked The Usos off the apron as well! Reigns almost picked up the victory for his team, but Cody stopped the pinfall predicament! Reigns then started taunting Goldust, but Goldust countered with a powerslam and went for the hot tag to Cody, who came down with a springboard dropkick! Cody knocked Reigns off the apron and rolled Rollins up for a nearfall! Cody then went for the top rope moonsault, but Rollins kicked out at 2! Cody then kicked Rollins in the mid section. One of The Usos made a blind tag and came down with a top rope cross body, but Rollins kicked out. Things broke down and Jey dropkicked Goldust and Reigns out of the ring and delivered a top rope plancha! In the ring, Jimmy Samoan dropped Rollins for a nearfall!

  Rollins crotched Jimmy over the top rope, and Cody tagged himself in. Rollins then delivered a kick to the head in the corner, and set Cody up for a superplex! Cody fought out of the predicament and superplexed Rollins over the other four members on the outside! The crowd started a “This is awesome” as Cody, Rollins and Jey made it back to the ring. Reigns speared Jey, but Jimmy superkicked Reigns out of the ring! Rollins threw Jimmy out, and Goldust tried to take advantage, but Rollins kicked him in the head! Cody then came in and went for the Disaster kick, but Rollins tried to counter it into a powerbomb. Cody escaped, and Goldust delivered a right to Rollins and Cody followed it up with the Cross Rhodes to pick up the victory after nearly 18 minutes!

Winner (s): Goldust and Cody Rhodes

Rating: *** ¾

Analysis: That was an outstanding way to kick off the PPV. The crowd was hot, and they cheered for whatever Goldust did. The finishing sequence was amazing, and the superplex on the outside drew a huge pop from the live crowd. Although the outcome was predictable, it was an enjoyable bout to kick off the Hell In A Cell PPV, and I hope Goldust and Cody retain the titles till early next year, and begin their rumored feud leading to a match at WrestleMania. The Miz came out and cut a promo about how the Wyatt Family has attacked him in recent weeks. Miz said that although he wasn’t cleared to wrestle, he would fight Bray Wyatt and invited him to the ring for a fight. Bray Wyatt then appeared on the big screen in his rocking chair, and said Miz was just a broken man. He told Miz that he wouldn’t want to see the monster that Wyatt really is. Luke and Erick blindsided The Miz and laid waste to him, until the big red machine, Kane made his return for the save! Kane threw both the men outside the ring, and chokeslammed The Miz inside the ring to end the segment!

 


Analysis: The crowd started a “We want Kane” chant, and they got their wish. Although Kane was far from impressive, this can lead to an interesting feud going forward.

Summer Rae and Fandango vs. The Great Khali and Natalya (With Hornswoggle)

Before the bout, Fandango cut a promo about Miami not knowing what real Salsa is. He said their way was primitive and crude, and that he was the true master of Salsa. He then started dancing with Summer until Khali came out. Khali started things off by dominating Fandango, who tagged in Summer. This brought in Natalya, who took Summer down with a snapmare. Natalya worked on Summer until she dropkicked Natalya, but wasted time taunting and showing off. Natalya took advantage and worked over Summer, and threw her in the corner, which brought Fandango in. Natalya tried to apply the Sharpshooter on Fandango, but Fandango rolled out of the ring. Khali tried to take advantage, but Fandango started working on Khali’s legs which brought the big man down. Fandango tagged Summer in, and Natalya came in and delivered a snap suplex followed by a scoop slam. Summer hung Natalya on the middle rope and rolled Natalya out of nowhere for the pinfall victory after the 6 minute mark!

Winner (s): Fandango and Summer Rae

Rating: * ¼

Analysis: That was an average comedy match that had its bright moments. Natalya showed her skills, and Summer was impressive in her own way.

Big E Langston vs. Dean Ambrose for the WWE United States Heavyweight championship

Ambrose slapped Big E, and E responded with a clothesline for a 2 count! Big E started working on Ambrose, and drilled him with a shoulder to the gut in the corner. Big E caught Ambrose and delivered a backbreaker. Ambrose started chopping Big E, which had no effect on the big man. Langston dropped Ambrose over his back for a 1 count. Big E locked Ambrose in the bear hug, but Ambrose fought out of it. Big E then threw Ambrose over the top rope, but Ambrose pulled Big E into the ring apron, once again taking control of the match. Ambrose hung Big E over the top rope and shoved him into the ring post! Back in the ring, Ambrose worked on Big E and drop kicked him for a 1 count. Ambrose locked in the camel clutch, but Big E picked him up and ran him into the corner. Ambrose locked in the sleeper hold and Big E did the same once again. Big E built momentum with a couple of clotheslines and a big back body drop for a 2 count. Big E missed a splash, but connected with a belly to belly suplex for a 2 count. Big E went for the splash once again, and connected this time for yet another nearfall. Ambrose tried to walk away, but Big E brought him back to the ring. Ambrose kicked Big E as Langston tried to enter through the ropes, and connected with the DDT for a 2 count. Ambrose missed with a running shoulder to the gut, and Langston speared Ambrose through the ropes onto the outside! Big E made it back to the ring, but Ambrose chose to walk away and got counted out after the 12 minute mark, to give Langston the count out victory.

Winner by count out: Big E Langston

Rating: ***

Post match, Big E brought Ambrose into the ring and delivered the Big Ending. Analysis: That was a solid mid card match, and Big E showed just why he’s a natural face. Both Ambrose and Big E suffered minor scratches in the match, as Ambrose was busted open and Big E sported a swollen eye. It was a good US title match which was made on the fly, and both men delivered.

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