WWE Superstars TV Results
September 9, 2010 - Year 2, Week 22
Taped the Week of Sept. 6
Report by James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor

This week's episode of WWE Superstars on WGN opened with Raw announcers Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler introducing the show, then William Regal came out to face R-Truth in the opening match. Regal proceeded to cut a rap. And that might be viewed as the high point of the entire show. R-Truth then came out to battle-rap Regal in the opener.

1 -- WILLIAM REGAL vs. R-TRUTH

The announcers had their talking point for the first-half of the match discussing Regal's rap attempt. Truth cut off Regal's offense throughout the opening part of the match, with Regal ending up on the floor as they cut to an early break.

[Commercial Break]

Back from break, Regal was in control of the proceedings pounding on Truth with classic Regal offense. Cole then interjected: "Regal will use every part of his body as a weapon." I'm going to leave that one alone. A crawler then came across the screen announcing that next week, WWE Superstars "moves to a new time," one hour later on WGN America. The first hour of Impact has wrestling competition now. As for Regal vs. Truth, Truth suddenly scored a roll up center ring to secure a three count for the win.

WINNER: R-Truth in 10:00. Basic match that had no chance to overtake Regal's rap as the highlight of the first 15 minutes. (*)

[Q2]

NXT Season 3 recap: They went back to Tuesday night with a recap video package of the NXT Season 3 Rookies introducing themselves on the season premiere. Included were clips of the dance contest involving Cole, Chimel, and Mathews. Naomi was given the most attention for having the best night on the show.

Backstage: Goldust was shown walking up to Gail Kim and his NXT Rookie, Aksana. Goldust and Gail in mixed tag action next.

[Commercial Break]

Legendary promo: John Cena's latest WWE movie out on Friday.

In-ring: Goldust led out Gail Kim and Aksana for the mixed tag match in the middle of the show. Primo then brought out Jillian Hall and his Rookie, A.J. Lee, as the opposition. Primo, a heel, sided with Jillian on the way to the ring as A.J. slapped hands with fans on the way to the ring.

2 -- GOLDUST & GAIL KIM (w/Aksana)

Goldust and Primo went to work early on. Goldust landed an early butt bomb, which Cole had trouble calling in the play-by-play. Gail then tagged in and worked over Jillian. Primo suddenly re-entered and Gail opted to landed a dropkick on him despite the gender-on-gender rules. The action broke down, taking the ref out of the action. Primo then assisted in Gail spilling out of the ring to the floor to give Jillian control. Primo and Goldust eventually took tags to re-enter, leading to Goldust landing signature offense. I imagine we'll be seeing a lot of this Goldust-Primo interaction Tuesday nights on NXT. Jillian then broke up a pin attempt, which stopped Goldust in his tracks. Jillian slapped Goldust, Goldust freaked, then he dropped Primo with the Final Cut. Goldust with the pin for the win. Goldust then hugged it out with Aksana before getting his hand raised with Gail.

WINNERS: Goldust & Gail. Fine tag match getting over Goldust and attempting to create interest in NXT Season 3 without anyone trying to dance. (*)

Still to come: Smilin' Luke Gallows vs. Frownin' Luke Gallows still to come in the main event.

[Q3]

[Commercial Break]

In-ring: Vance Archer and Curt Hawkins came out first for Smackdown's first match on the show. Grisham plugged Legendary and Night of Champions coming up, followed by Striker creating light banter that he has a date lined up for Legendary. The Dudebusters then came out as Striker suggested some fans are starting to get behind the team. Classic WWE trying to plant a thought in viewers's mind. Very Inception-like.

3 -- DUDEBUSTERS (TRENT BARRETA & CAYLEN CROFT) vs. VANCE ARCHER & CURT HAWKINS

Striker called Hawkins and Archer the "Sons of Chaos," as opposed to the hipper Sons of Anarchy from FX. After some back-and-forth tag action, they went to the finish with Barreta hitting a DDT on Archer for the win. Hawkins was just a hair late to make the save. WWE piped in a babyface crowd reaction, with some fans shown applauding the Dudes, who taunted Hawkins with the victory in hand.

WINNERS: Dudebusters in 4:00. No clarity here on who might face Hart Dynasty for the tag titles at Night of Champions. If WWE is trying to get over Dudebusters as babyface, it wouldn't make sense to match up two lukewarm babyface tag teams in a PPV title match. (*)

[Commercial Break]

[Q4]

Legendary video: They aired the extended video preview, including sit-down comments from Cena, Danny Glover, and Patricia Clarkson. Why they failed to focus on Luli, the love interest of Cena's character's younger brother in the movie, remains a mystery.

Night of Champions plug: Striker said six challengers are vying for Sheamus's WWE Title. Well, that would make it a Seven-Pack challenge. And, there are currently only four challengers with Chris Jericho out of the mix. Show vs. Punk was announced for the PPV and is being billed as a "special attraction match."

In-ring: Luke Gallows stomped out to the ring with little Joseph Mercury, complete with arm in a sling, for the TV main event. Before Show came out, "LG" cut a promo vowing to reinforce that he is C.M. Punk's enforcer in Straight Edge Society. Joseph nodded along approvingly as they cut to break with both men pledging allegiance to SES.

[Commercial Break]

Smackdown plug: Undertaker returns to in-ring action for the first time since being written off TV against C.M. Punk.

Back from break, Big Show made his way to the ring with five minutes remaining in the broadcast. Show was sporting a giant bandana reading "GO BIG." The color scheme made him look like Dusty Rhodes in the bumblebee outfit. He's just a common man...

4 -- BIG SHOW vs. LUKE GALLOWS (w/Joseph Mercury)

The crawler came across the screen again reminding viewers that Superstars moves back an hour starting next week. Striker noted Joseph's storyline injury at the hands of Big Show while Show dominated Luke early on. The match moved to the floor where Show smashed Luke's chest with a frying pan-like chop to the chest. Back in the ring, Luke tried to fight back, but Show cut him off. Show cocked the big right hand for the KO Punch and he connected in the jaw. "Lights Out Luke," Grisham said. Show then slowly rolled over Luke to make the pin for the win. Joseph simply lowered his head in shame as they showed jubilant kids in the crowd celebrating Show's victory.

WINNER: Show in 3:00. Dominant victory for Show to build up Night of Champions vs. Punk. Show vs. Luke could be a strong attraction down the road if Luke is protected for a lengthy period of time picking up a series of convincing victories where it would seem like a big deal to see Show vs. Luke. That's basic pro wrestling. (*)

Post-match: Show took the mic and said the only fat-trimming going on here in WWE is him pledging to rid the WWE Universe of SES. The crowd popped for the proclamation. "Good luck, boys," Show said in conclusion. Grisham then gave a final plug for Smackdown with Taker's first match in four months vs. Punk. Show put his bandana back on and hugged a youngster ringside as the show ended.

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