10 Great Matches Hidden On WWE PPV Kickoff Shows

6. The Shield Vs. The Usos (Money In The Bank 2013)

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There's a decent argument to be made that on match quality alone, The Usos are one of the strongest tag teams in WWE history. Unfortunately, much of their best work is hidden away on pay-per-view Kickoff Shows. While Jimmy and Jey have taken part in plenty of memorable main card bouts, their resumés are crammed with great pre-show matches that many fans just don't remember, thanks to their lowly position.

Their Money In The Bank 2013 showdown with The Shield's Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins is one such battle. Bouts like this are typically given 7-8 minutes, but these guys were granted double the usual runtime, allowing them to produce a thoughtful, well-paced match with plenty of great moments, including a memorable Tower of Doom spot.

The Usos looked to have it won with a Superkick/top rope splash combo on Rollins, but Reigns broke the count at 2.9. "This is awesome," chants filled the arena, and after knocking Jey with a Superman Punch, The Shield's powerhouse ended the match with a huge spear. It was one of the night's strongest bouts, and one that definitely should've been on the main card.

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