WWE TLC PPV Results
December 19, 2010
Live in Houston, Tex.
Report by James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor
Dark Match: US champion Daniel Bryan (w/Bellas) beat Ted DiBiase (w/Maryse)
at 5:18 to retain the US Title. The crowd recognized all of their offense
and reacted accordingly. Bellas took out Maryse on the outside and Bryan
applied the LeBell Lock for the victory. Bryan is over as a face and Maryse
is over as a heel the crowd wanted to see get hers. (**)
Michael Cole, Matt Striker, and Jerry Lawler were introduced as the
announcers tonight. Cole is way over as a heel.
LIVE PPV
1 -- Ziggler vs. Swagger vs. Kingston IC Title ladder match
Swagger was injured or cut early in the match. The ringside doctor wrapped
up his wrist with athletic tape while Ziggler and Kofi battled. Some nice
hope spots for Kofi that confirmed he's over huge with the kids. Swagger and
Kofi yanked the belt down and Dolph grabbed the belt off the mat to "win."
WINNER: Dolph at 8:56. Good opener with some story-driven spots that didn't
try to overdo it and kill the crowd the rest of the show. (**1/2)
2 -- LayCool vs. Beth Phoenix & Divas champ Natalya in a tables match
Beth did a trademark show of strength hoisting both Layla and McCool on her
shoulders for a bodyslam early in the match. They slowed to a halt after
introducing two tables including the Witch Table from Smackdown. They mixed
in some false finishes that popped the crowd before Natalya executed a
double Sharpshooter. More false finishes, then Natalya pushed both McCool
and Layla on a table before hitting a top rope splash through the table for
the win.
WINNERS: Natalya & Phoenix. Some slow spots, but an overall good showcase
match for Natalya and Phoenix. Both are over and can carry the division
going forward. The heels got their comeuppance for a nice payoff to the
program.
Backstage, Kane cut a mixed face and heel promo before snapping.
3 -- Santino & Koslov vs. Nexus's Slater & Gabriel in a WWE Tag Title match
Santino with a comedy face promo before the match. They worked toward
Santino getting the hot tag and setting up the Cobra, but Hennig ran in and
took out Santino for a DQ. Nexus and Wade Barrett then blasted the champs
with chairs to set up a Cena chant.
WINNERS: Santino & Kozlov via DQ at 6:28. Filler set up for Barrett vs. Cena
later. (*1/2)
4 -- Sheamus vs. Morrison #1 contender ladder match
Sheamus was more interested in finding new and unique ways to work over
Morrison's left knee than climb the ladder for the contract. No real hope
spots at all for Morrison in the first 12 minutes. After Morrison won a
dueling ladder battle, then tease spots started coming in flurries. They set
up a big move where Sheamus went flying off a ladder through a ladder on the
floor. Morrison then took it home with a nice kick strike after rebounding
off the ropes on the ladder to climb up and grab the contract.
WINNER: Morrison at 19:09. Very good match with some innovative spots and a
nice pace to the match for the audience to follow along with. The finish was
excellent. (***3/4)
Good heat on The Miz during a backstage promo.
Backstage, Barrett and Husky found Nexus sprawled out on the floor selling a
beating.
5 -- The Miz vs. Randy Orton in a tables match for the WWE Title
Very telling to have Miz's first PPV title defense on the undercard. Strong
crowd reactions both ways during ring entrances and formal ring intros. They
did a similar heel title retention finish as the IC Title match with Orton
powerbombing Riley through a table, Miz dropping Orton with the SCF and
dragging Orton in Riley's place, then Miz waking up a bumped referee. The
ref called for the bell to give Miz the win.
Suddenly, the ref restarted the match when he saw a video replay. Moments
later, Miz threw Riley into Orton, who flew off the apron through a table on
the floor for a second win.
WINNER: Miz at 13:40. That was an overbooked mess. Geez. Might as well take
the belt off Miz if they have to go to those lengths to give challengers an
"out" for taking a loss to "undeserving champion" Miz. (n/a)
source: pwtorch.com
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