11 Match Star Ratings For WWE Clash Of Champions 2019

11. Drew Gulak Vs. Lince Dorado Vs. Humberto Carrillo - Cruiserweight Title Match

Ugly early - Carrillo and Dorado mistimed a stereo double dropkick, which didn't look too glaring, since they aren't a tag team - this settled into the expected, good match almost as quickly, once Dorado timed a surprise arm drag very well, and then used a sly feint to set up a dive to the outside that looked seamless. It wasn't the immersion-breaking waiting game.

The immersion was broken very swiftly afterwards, as Dorado took a powder on the outside for a very revealing amount of time. He clearly yeeted himself out, too, which, while mildly amusing, probably wasn't the intention. His absence cued up some lovely aerial work on Carrillo's part, and then a protracted WWE-style heat spot that didn't work, since nobody on 205 Live is over in front of the audience. It was the audience that played the waiting game here; without a emotional connection, they clapped quietly before Dorado reappeared.

And when he did, he was an ostensible non-factor, weirdly enough. Carrillo impressed with his strength - his deadlift arm drag is an awesome, awesome move - and so an unnecessary Triple Threat match evolved into a very fun singles sprint.

Dorado had a bit of a nightmare, in truth. The referee had to tell him to put his shoulders down at the finish, which he did, in a weird and glaring spot of compliance.

Entertaining enough popcorn fare for a fixture that never goes anywhere.

Star Rating: ***