WWE Superstars TV Results
July 14, 2011 - Week 14 on WWE's website (episode #118 overall)
Taped the Week of July 11
Report by James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor

This week's WWE Superstars episode opened with Raw announcers Scott Stanford and Josh Mathews introducing the show. Santino's music then brought out Santino Marella sans Kozlov for the opening bout of the show. Stanford and Mathews plugged the Money in the Bank PPV on Sunday before Zack Ryder's music hit to bring out Mr. Thursday Evening. He's getting that mild babyface reaction when his music hits, but the audience still isn't sure what to make of Ryder.

1 -- SANTINO vs. ZACK RYDER

Ryder was sporting his new qr code trunks from this week's YouTube episode. Early on, Stanford noted Ryder is the self-proclaimed Internet champion. The two wrestlers went back and forth early on as some vocal teens were heard chanting, "Let's go Ryder." Santino then avoided the Broski Boot in the corner before delivering a sailor's salute fist drop for a two count. Santino tried to follow with a corner move, but couldn't find his balance. Santino then comically went for another's sailor's salute, which gave Ryder an opening to avoid. Ryder followed with the Rough Ryder for the win. Post-match: Stanford noted Ryder is on a bit of a roll on Superstars while Mathews focused on Santino's uncertainty costing him the match. Stanford said Ryder is climbing that ladder. On the way out, Ryder shouted his slogans to no one in particular.

WINNER: Ryder at 3:01. Fine match with Ryder picking up a little more confidence with each passing week as his popularity continues to grow on social media.

Still to come: WWE tag champs face the Usos in tag action. Plus, a replay of the Punk-McMahon contract negotiations.

[Break]

In-ring: Back from break, Trent Barreta was already in the ring for a match of sorts. Smackdown's Jack Korpela and Matt Striker introduced the show as Striker was shown reading the latest WWE Magazine issue. Wade Barrett then came out for another squash match opportunity.

2 -- WADE BARRETT vs. TRENT BARRETA

Barreta was the aggressor early on, trying to bring it to Barrett, who cut him off with a front slam and hard chop to the back. Striker offered a talking point that this match is a good test for Barrett having to battle similarly-sized high-flyers in the MITB ladder match at Sunday's PPV. Barrett landed a clubbing blow that knocked Barreta clear to the floor. Then, back in the ring, Barrett lost control and accepted a flying elbow smash in the corner. Barreta followed with a twisting splash of sorts for a close two count. Barreta then knocked Barrett to the floor to continue knocking Barrett off his feet. Barreta went to the well once too often and Barrett countered a springboard maneuver into Wasteland. It was good for the win.

WINNER: Barrett at 3:18. I believe the idea was to actually enhance Barrett, not make him look weak and awkward being taken off his feet multiple times prior to pulling out a sudden victory via Wasteland.

[Break]

In-ring: C.M. Punk's Nexus theme played to bring out WWE tag champions David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty fresh off a handicap loss to John Cena on Raw. Korpela offered a promotional plug for Skittles and Striker asked if he could put his entire bag in Korpela's mouth so he wouldn't talk the rest of the show. After Nexus completed their intro, the Usos came out on-stage doing their Samoan war dance intro. After their memorable intro, they hit the ring for a non-title main event.

3 -- WWE tag champions NEW NEXUS (MICHAEL MCGILLICUTTY & DAVID OTUNGA) vs. THE USOS (JIMMY & JEY USO) -- non-title match

The tag champs quickly took control and cleared the ring of Usos before they cut to break 1:30 into the match.

[Break]

Back from break, Striker actually made it official that the bonds of Nexus and Corre have disintegrated over the past few months, but Mike and David have kept their bond as tag champs. Meanwhile, Striker and Korpela put over the WWE Title strongly. Actually, more of Korpela stressing Superstars have sacrificed their lives and families and bodies 300 days per year for pursuit of the title that Punk could be taking away from WWE on Sunday. It might have been the strongest emphasis on the value of the title in a long time.

The heels continued to work over Jimmy Uso before Jey finally took a hot tag. The action broke down before the Usos isolated Mike in the ring. Jimmy re-tagged into the match and came off the top rope with a Superfly Splash on Mike for the pin and the win. Korpela noted the Usos are right back in title contention after this non-title victory. After a replay of the Usos taking out Mike for the win, they cut back to the Usos celebrating on the way out of the ring.

WINNERS: Usos at 6:33. Basic tag match stressing the fast-rising Usos questing for the Tag Titles. It would be worth a title change to see if the Usos can succeed as the central focus of another tag division chapter.

Up next: The Smackdown announcers randomly plugged Maryse vs. Beth Phoenix up next.

[Break]

4 -- MARYSE vs. BETH PHOENIX

Maryse was already in the ring back from the break. They switched it back to the Raw announcers to call the default main event from Monday's Raw TV taping. Maryse tried to antagonize Beth after the opening bell, so Beth quickly overpowered her. Maryse then cheated to take control before stealing Beth's headband and mocking her pose. Maryse continued to wear down Phoenix as Stanford noted both Divas want a shot at Kelly Kelly's Divas Title. After absorbing Maryse's attack, Beth came back with her Glam Slam finisher for a pin and the win.

WINNER: Phoenix at 4:11. Another step closer to a Kelly vs. Beth feud on Raw.

Video package: Money in the Bank match history that aired on Raw. Back on Superstars, Stanford plugged the MITB PPV line-up.

Raw Replay: The show closed with a start-to-finish replay of the contract negotiations between Punk and McMahon from Raw completing the hype for the PPV.

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