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- Tails Azimuth
Zoha's Wrestling Wrap
Date: January 22nd, 2021
Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
Location: WWE ThunderDome (Tropicana Field), St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
Type: TV-Show
Broadcast Type: Live
Broadcast Date: January 22nd, 2021
What a night it was in the WWE ThunderDome! The action-packed card delivered on its promise of excitement and unpredictability. Let's dive into the recap:
Match 1: Asuka & Charlotte Flair vs. The Riott Squad (Liv Morgan & Ruby Riott) - Non-Title Tag Team Match
The evening kicked off with a thrilling tag team bout featuring two top-notch teams. Asuka and Charlotte Flair, a formidable duo if there ever was one, took on the feisty Riott Squad in a non-title match. The action was fast-paced, with each side trading holds and near-falls. In the end, it was Asuka's Asuka Lock that sealed the deal for her team, taking down Liv Morgan to secure the win (9:00 minutes).
Match 2: Cesaro vs. Dolph Ziggler - Singles Match
Next up was a singles match between two talented performers in Cesaro and Dolph Ziggler. This one was all about technical grappling, with both men showcasing their impressive skill sets. In the end, it was Cesaro's sharpshooter that forced Ziggler to tap out, securing the win for the Swiss Superstar (3:30 minutes).
Match 3: Sasha Banks vs. Reginald - Non-Title Match
Sasha "The Boss" Banks took on Reginald in a non-title match that showcased her incredible athleticism and wrestling prowess. Reginald put up a good fight, but ultimately fell to Banks' Bank Statement submission hold (3:55 minutes).
Match 4: Apollo Crews vs. Big E - WWE Intercontinental Title Match
The main event saw Apollo Crews putting his WWE Intercontinental Championship on the line against Big E. Both men gave it their all in this intense, hard-hitting match. In the end, it was Crews' patented Apollo's Creed that sealed the deal, retaining his title and sending a message to the competition (2:55 minutes).
Match 5: King Corbin vs. Dominik Mysterio - Singles Match
Rounding out the evening was a singles bout between King Corbin and Dominik Mysterio. This one was all about high-flying action, with both men taking to the air in an effort to gain the upper hand. In the end, it was Corbin's Deep Six that brought an end to the match, securing his victory (2:20 minutes).
That's a wrap for this edition of Zoha's Wrestling Wrap! Another fantastic night of action from the WWE ThunderDome, with some outstanding performances and thrilling matches. Until next time...
Card Details
- Date: 22 Jan 2021
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: WWE ThunderDome (Tropicana Field)
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 22 Jan 2021
Matches
Asuka and Charlotte Flair defeat The Riott Squad (Liv Morgan and Ruby Riott) in a Non Title Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:00Cesaro defeat Dolph Ziggler in a Singles Match
Match Time: 03:30Sasha Banks defeat Reginald in a Non Title Match
Match Time: 03:55Apollo Crews
(C)defeat Big E in a WWE Intercontinental Title Match
Match Time: 02:55King Corbin defeat Dominik Mysterio in a Singles Match
Match Time: 02:20