WWE Super ShowDown 2019: 10 Things you missed from the show

By Lennard Surrao
Modified Jul 23, 2022 05:12 IST
That was scary!
That was scary!

WWE Super ShowDown is in the books and it was exactly how we all expected it to be. It was like a WrestleMania without WrestleMania-worthy moments.

Let's spare a thought for the performers though, as travelling for 13 hours to wrestle in a hot furnace (it was 38°C in Jeddah) is a commendable feat. Everyone deserves a title for their efforts. A one-minute reign with the 24/7 title for every superstar, maybe?

Super ShowDown was a long event littered with 10 matches in total, and while there were moments that kept the fans invested right until the end, it did drag on for most parts due to the predictable narrative of most matches.

Nonetheless, the product delivered by WWE was equivalent to the hopes pinned onto the show, which weren't much, to be honest.

Brock Lesnar's attempted cash-in, the extensive pyrotechnics and fireworks, the erratic fans and the first-time-ever main event between Goldberg and Undertaker are fresh in my memory in the aftermath of the show.

However, there were many moments that missed the careful attention of the fans. So let's take a look at them, shall we?

#1. Seth Rollins' Avengers-inspired attire

Seth Rollins continued the tradition of incorporating the Avengers theme into his in-ring attire as he came out dressed up in gear modelled after the Endgame Quantum suit at Super ShowDown.

It was Thanos at SummerSlam 2018 and now it's this. The Beast Slayer looked sharp we must say.

#2. John Cone costs Baron Corbin the match

This was a very prominent feature of the match but it's still worth a mention as it doesn't happen quite often.

Baron Corbin was constantly in the face of referee John Cone all throughout the match until the veteran referee reached his boiling point and proceeded to give the Lone Wolf a mouthful.

Rollins took advantage of the situation and rolled Corbin up for the win. Corbin was naturally livid and laid out the Beast Slayer after the match. The former interim Raw GM even voiced his frustration against Cone in a backstage interview after the match.

Seems like we have ourselves a referee vs. Superstar feud in the backdrop as Corbin will face Rollins for in a Universal title rematch at Stomping Grounds.

#3. Paul Heyman's perfectly executed 'botch'

It was Friday and Brock Lesnar stayed true to his word. The Beast Incarnate showed up after the Universal title match with a steel chair, along with a referee and Paul Heyman holding onto the MITB briefcase.

His advocate was a little clumsy tonight though. Heyman tripped on the bottom rope and dropped the briefcase, which created a distraction for Rollins to exploit. The WWE Universal Champion went on to unleash a visually pleasing beatdown on Lesnar. Visually pleasing because we don't always get to see Lesnar get manhandled in such a manner.

Heyman sold his mistake like only he could and in the end, made for a logical end to the segment without hurting anyone's momentum.

#4. Brock Lesnar gets in the wrong position

The Beast got clobbered at the hands of Rollins. It was retribution at its finest, however, Lesnar may have suffered a legit injury in the process.

Instead of being on his back while taking the chair shots, Lesnar moved around quite a bit and took some nasty strikes to his arms and elbow. Even Rollins seemed hesitant to fire off a shot at one point.

Lesnar's arm looked swollen as a result of the impact, which was highlighted by the commentary team after the match. We're sure the beatdown angle was done to write off the Beast from TV until he returns after a few months. For now, it's back to chilling in his farm for the Beast.

#5. Titus O'Neil gets it right this time

Don't we all remember the infamous Titus O'Neil slide from the Greatest Royal Rumble show? You watch it a hundred times and it will still crack you up.

WWE paid ode to the incident this year as O'Neil made his entrance to a similar setup. The WWE Superstars in the ring urged O'Neil on as he ran down the long ramp yet again, only to stop right where he slipped the last time. He would clear the final obstacle to get one of the biggest pops of the night.

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#6. The burial of EC3 continues

There were many interesting faces in the 50-man Battle Royal that have found it hard to get TV time. Sin Cara and the Authors of Pain returned as part of the match that was just a big mess in the beginning.

The most shocking part was that the first few Superstars to get eliminated were all talents who are rumoured to be unhappy with their current positions in the company.

Guess who tops the list? Ethan Carter III!

EC3 was the first person to get eliminated from the match, which happened within seconds of the bell being rung. Want to know something even funnier? The commentary team didn't even mention his elimination. EC3 is in the worst of dog houses at the moment.

#7. Mustafa Ali congratulates Mansoor Al-Shehail after his monumental win

If Seth Rollins and Mustafa Ali had a child, he would look exactly like Mansoor Al-Shehail. The Saudi Arabian sensation experienced the greatest moment of his career has he outlasted 49 men to win the largest Battle Royal in WWE history in front of his own people.

Mansoor even celebrated his win with his family and fans. It was during his celebratory lap that he came across Mustafa Ali, who was making his way through the crowd. The two superstars, who worked in tandem during the match, shook each other's hands as Ali congratulated an ecstatic Mansoor.

While it may not be much to talk about, the moment felt really genuine as both men come from similar backgrounds and have beaten the odds to make it big on the biggest platform in pro wrestling.

#8. Fans pop for the women's matches being advertised for Stomping Grounds

It's a shame that the rumoured match between Alexa Bliss and Natalya couldn't see the light of the day as the Saudi Government reportedly shot down the proposal.

The fans wanted to see the women in action, a sentiment that evident from their reactions when the Stomping Grounds matches were being announced. WWE hyped up two women's matches for the upcoming PPV - Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley for the SmackDown Women's title and Becky Lynch vs. Lacey Evans for the Raw Women's title.

And on both occasions, the fans inside the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium poped in unison. They didn't do it for the other announced matches. This was a clear message to the Saudi Royal family and we hope the message was delivered loud and clear.

#9. Referee forgets the count

When Triple H vs. Randy Orton ends up being the best match of the night, it's a clear indication that the show wasn't all that great.

Orton and HHH put on a typically paced match that started slow and ended strong with a host of false finishes. There was one moment during the match where the referee forgot his primary duties.

Triple H was outside the ring and he side slammed Orton onto the announcer's table on four consecutive occasions. The referee just looked on and didn't even bother to start a count. Probably it was the sight of one of his bosses dishing out the punishment that may have stopped him.

#10. Undertaker almost kills Goldberg

Undertaker vs. Goldberg for the first time ever, in all honesty, was a disaster. The 54-year-old Deadman and the 52-year-old WCW standout are both well past their primes. To begin with, this was never a good idea for a big main event.

The botchy finishing sequences were not surprising but it could have had major repercussions. Goldberg almost broke his neck as a result of an Undertaker piledriver. Goldberg even botched his Jackhammer and a match that began with some promise ended up being a cluttered affair. No wonder the Undertaker looked very unhappy after the match.

We respect the effort and legacy of both the legends, but father time has well and truly caught up.

And thank heavens as Goldberg's neck is still in one piece.

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