The Silverdome Match of the Week: Drew McIntyre vs. Rey Mysterio

Well it seemed like a kick in the pants by the Texas Rattlesnake has revived this last leg on the Road to WrestleMania 27.  This week will be remembered for the excellent return of Stone Cold Steve Austin at the expense of the ever-hated Michael Cole.  Now that Stone Cold is going to be the referee for the Michael Cole vs. Jerry Lawler match at WrestleMania, we are in for one nostalgic-filled show.  Unlike last week, we got quite a few good matches this week from the likes of WWE and TNA.  John Morrison vs. Dolph Ziggler from WWE Raw, Ric Flair vs. AJ Styles vs. Matt Hardy from TNA Impact, Drew McIntyre vs. Rey Mysterio and Edge & Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio & Brodus Clay both from WWE Smackdown were all really good matches worthy of this award.  After a lot of thinking, Drew McIntyre vs. Rey Mysterio just beat out the exciting return of Edge & Christian for the Silverdome Match of the Week.

At first glance, Drew McIntyre vs. Rey Mysterio looked to be Mysterio’s chance to squash somebody as his current rival Cody Rhodes squashed JTG earlier in the night.  That would not happen on Drew McIntyre’s watch.  Once the bell rang, McIntyre with his new found aggression delivered a series a big power moves to Mysterio.  As we went to commercial break, McIntyre was in full control over the WWE’s Biggest Little Man after hitting a very innovative sidewalk slam on the ring apron.  As we returned from the commercial break, McIntyre was still in control.  That would not last for much longer as Drew’s attempt at the Future Shock DDT from the top rope was reversed into a splash from the top rope.  Trying to follow-up on the momentum gained from the splash, Mysterio would go for a springboard crossbody.  McIntyre would avoid the move and roll up Mysterio for a two-count.  McIntyre would whip Mysterio into the ropes and then follow with a clothesline, but Mysterio would kick out McIntyre’s leg.  This move would set-up the 619 and the top rope splash from Mysterio for the win.  The new aggression Drew McIntyre has developed since WWE Elimination Chamber is very refreshing to see and fun to watch.  He has continued to deliver some of the best matches of the night and even in defeat, he is looking better than ever.  Will like to see what the WWE continues to do with McIntyre in the next few months.  Hopefully they are building him to challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship very soon.

Even though Drew McIntyre & Rey Mysterio put on the Match of the Week, you deserve to give yourself the pleasure of watching any those matches listed in the first paragraph.  The Rock and John Cena’s war of words continued with Cena’s supposed “Knockout Blow”.  It was more like Cena knocked himself out as he put on one of the worst promos many of us have ever heard.  Good thing the Miz came out and save it by attacking Cena and giving Cena his own version of the People’s Elbow.  WWE put on some good shows this week and gladly got everything back on track for WrestleMania.  Be sure to give TNA some love tomorrow by watching Victory Road.  Personally, I enjoyed TNA Impact this week and they deserve a little love for once.  Then tune into Raw to see the in-ring return of Trish Stratus, Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus for the U.S. Title and the train wreck that will be Jersey Shore’s Snooki guest appearance.  Until next Saturday dear readers, have a wonderful wrestling filled week.  Cheers.