good idea jim
my ratings are nearly identical to LKJ's
Tag Titles - The Revival (c) vs. American Alpha: Solid, entertaining match overall. Unfortunate that the botch happened on one of the more important parts of the patch. Good psychology and storytelling but felt the match was a bit too choreographed at times.
Rating:
***1/2
Baron Corbin vs. Austin Aries: Decent but disappointing. Thought Corbin played a good, despicable heel but didn't find his comeuppance to be very compelling or satisfying due to the match flow and abrupt ending.
Rating:
**
Sami Zayn vs. Shinsuke Nakamura: Tremendous match overall, no real complaints. A little bit of everything - mat wrestling, chain wrestling, counters, submissions. Great buildup and psychology. Could've done without the back-and-forth forearm slugfest but thought it fit well with the story in general. Lacked the long-term feud/storyline I like to see from ***** matches but it being Nakamura's debut and Zayn's farewell help it in that department.
Rating:
****3/4
Women's Title - Bayley (c) vs. Asuka: Solid in-ring work from both but plenty of minor detractors such as Bayley not selling. Ring psychology and match flow could've been better overall. Surprising (in a good way) ending.
Rating:
****
NXT Title - Finn Balor (c) vs. Samoa Joe: Stoppages didn't both me and if anything it made the match more compelling. Match delivered in nearly all aspects except for the roll-up ending, which is pretty disappointing for what appears to be a blow-off match.
Rating:
***1/4