WWE Superstars Results
February 16, 2012
Taped 2/13 & 2/14
Report by Justin James, PWTorch contributor

1 - AKSANA vs. MAXINE

Since when does Maxine get to be on Superstars? Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining, but it's unusual. Even more unusual was a video package recalling NXT's ending as Maxine walks out. NXT never gets referenced! I also like how Aksana's 'Tron has videos of her with Teddy Long.

Aksana with a pair of armdrags and an armbar to start things off. Maxine shoves her into the ropes to get a break, but Aksana goes with kicks and a snapmare for a two count. It's like watching an Eastern European, female version of Yoshi Tatsu. Maxine powers out of a hold and gets a drop toehold to send Aksana into the ropes. Maxine with power and a chinlock that looks like she's going to rip Aksana's head off. Aksana can't get any traction as Maxine covers her twice without a win.

Dragon Sleeper on the mat from Maxine, but Aksana gets out. Maxine with an atomic drop and bullies Aksana in the corner. Maxine continues to dominate. Aksana with an elbow on a corner charge to regain control. Some goofy slam gets two for Aksana. Aksana with a pair of shoulder tackles and a rough bodyslam for two. Maxine hits a big right, but Aksana slides under a clothesline and hits a spinebuster for the win.

WINNER: Aksana in 5:00. Aksana's in-ring action needs a good bit of polish, but Maxine is progressing nicely. Sad to see Maxine take a loss here, though.

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They replayed the HBK-Triple H promo from Monday. Yeah, when I get mad, I cut my hair, too, and put together video packages that remind folks of David Fincher films.

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2 -- U.S. champion JACK SWAGGER vs. MASON RYAN -- non-title match

Nice to see that Jack Swagger and the U.S. Championship still exist. I was just wondering where Mason Ryan was a few days ago too.

Swagger shouts in Ryan's face, but he isn't scared. Ryan shrugs off some of Swagger's offense, then throws Swagger out of the ring. Ryan lands a shoulder tackle, but Swagger cuts his leg out. Swagger runs head-first into a fist. Ryan gets a one count on a fallaway slam, then Swagger trips Ryan into the turnbuckle and dives at Ryan's leg.

Swagger goes to work in the corner and even manages a belly-to-belly on the huge Ryan for a one count. Swagger with control on the mat, but Ryan counters a running splash with a flapjack. Ryan heats it up with his usual offensive barrage. Swagger with a leg takedown, but Ryan kicks away from the Anklelock. Ryan with a full nelson, but Swagger jumps over the ropes for a break. Swagger beats Ryan's leg on the ringpost and dives at the leg. Swagger applies the Anklelock and Ryan taps.

WINNER: Swagger via submission in 5:00. Mason Ryan may not be too credible with the wins and losses, but his size allows a win over him to give Swagger some juice. Swagger did a good job at covering for Ryan's deficiencies, but Ryan looks almost dangerously sloppy on many of his throws and slams.

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The Raw Rebound aired.

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3 -- WWE tag champions EPICO & PRIMO (w/Rosa Mendes) vs. SANTINO MARELLA & ALEX RILLEY -- non-title tag match

Marella and Epico lead off and Josh Mathews actually calls Santino the Jeremy Lin of WWE. Epico ducks an early Cobra attempt. Lock-up and Marella with an armdrag and helicopter, but Epico puts a boot into Marella. Marella with a pair of drop toeholds. Epico gets on his feet and eats canvas again on another toehold. Riley tags in and controls Epico some more. Primo tags in, but Riley controls him, too. Primo gets some traction, but not for long. Marella tags in, tries to go off the top rope, but gets scared, so he lands an axe handle from the bottom rope. Marella continues to control Primo, including yet another drop toehold. Marella with a hip toss and Sailor Salute headbutt, but Primo heads to the corner to avoid a Cobra. Epico with a distraction to give Primo a chance to ambush Marella.

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Out of the break, Primo is beating on Marella. Leg drop for two from Primo. Primo stomps on the Cobra sock and settles into a side chinlock. Meanwhile, Rosa struts her stuff ringside, drawing cat calls. Primo shrugs off a sunset flip and tags Epico in. The heels isolate Marella in the corner. Double suplex only draws one for Primo. Riley begs for the hot tag, but Marella is grounded with another chinlock.

Marella with the Santino Stunner to get the space for the tag, and Epico tags in, too. Riley with hot offense. Faceplant for two, but Primo breaks up the pin. Riley dumps Primo, but Epico slips out of the Final Score, sends Riley into the ringpost, and catches him with the Backstabber on the rebound for the pin and win.

WINNERS: Epico & Primo in 10:00. Entertaining match. All four have their merits in the ring and they showed them off well here. I'm looking forward to seeing Alex Riley against Titus O'Neil on NXT next week.

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