Daniel Bryan vs. Curtis Axel

Friday Night Smackdown February 28

Michael Cole called Drew Gulak by the wrong name again this week. Axel dumped Bryan to the outside where he tossed him into the post. Back in the ring, Daniel hit the yes kicks, but Axel countered the Yes Lock into a pinning combination for a near fall. Axel continued to counter, but Daniel Bryan cinched in the Yes Lock for the submission victory.

Match Ratings

Six dimensions combine to make up the overall rating. Matches score ratings of 1-10 only if the match lasts for a minimum of 5 minutes.

1. Match Quality– Was the match well wrestled or sloppy?
2. Audience Engagement– Did the live audience care about the match?
3. Competitiveness– Was the match competitive or one-sided?
4. Stakes – Did the match matter?
5. Finish– Did the match end in a satisfying manner?
6. Performance: (1) Poor (2) Below Average (3) Average (4) Above Average (5) Excellent