DARREN YOUNG def. ALBERTO DEL RIO
I am extremely pleased with the direction they have taken with Darren Young.
He is someone who has worked very hard, week in and week out, come back from serious injuries and pressed forward, not knowing what was in store for him, at least creatively. The pairing with Bob Backlund has turned into a genius idea.
I'll admit, I wasn't a fan of this combo at first, but as of now, they've done well in making it work.
Unfortunately, this match left a lot to be desired. Sure, it's a big win for Young.
However, the match was very bland and didn't do very well as a whole. Nevertheless, Young picked up the win, so it is what it is.
But with his big Intercontinental Championship opportunity looming at Battleground, he truly needed a knockout performance and I just don't think that happened last night.
GRADE: C-
