Dean Ambrose vs. Luke Harper:
Result: Dean Ambrose rolls up Harper for the pinfall victory.
Grade: 7.5/10
While this was a decent match, we have seen Harper and Ambrose clash so many times that it lacks anticipation. Still, the two have good chemistry, and this was another showcase of that.
Ambrose picking up the fluke win was a good way of keeping him strong after a string of losses in recent weeks, but Harper losing could’ve been avoided with a screwy finish instead. The Wyatts dismantling Ambrose after the match was a nice touch, as they needed some momentum heading into next week’s title defence.
While their beatdown on Ambrose will have little significance, in the long run, it was a good way of keeping them strong heading into next week’s show. The Miz coming out to add insult to injury was great, as Ambrose and Miz look set to feud for the IC Title. That should be a great use of both men for the next month or two, as both were in need of a credible opponent after TLC.
The Miz also came across as the heel jerk again, hitting Ambrose with Skull-Crushing Finale while he was already beaten down. Overall, a decent match, with a beatdown of Ambrose after the bout that benefited the Wyatts while furthering the Miz/Ambrose rivalry.
