10 Great Matches Hidden On WWE PPV Kickoff Shows
5. Sheamus Vs. Cesaro (SummerSlam 2016)
Sheamus and Cesaro's awesome best of seven series concluded with a dumb no contest at Clash Of Champions 2016, but was a reliable source of great matches throughout. Their bouts were about what you'd expect from two wrestlers of their calibre, with both men beating the snot out of each other throughout the series, before ultimately coming together as one of WWE's most enjoyable tag teams once the feud had concluded.
It all started on SummerSlam 2016's Kickoff. Their first bout finished the three-match pre-show with aplomb, and while 'The Swiss Superman' seemed to have his rival beaten with a Sharpshooter, Sheamus' loose morals came into play. The Irishman poked Cesaro's eyes, threw him against the ring post, then put him away with the Brogue Kick, starting a profitable run that would see him go 3-0 to begin the series.
One of only a few highlights on a largely disappointing card, Sheamus vs. Cesaro provided few surprises, but still entertained, even though it took the crowd a few minutes to get into it. Their chemistry continued building through their feud and beyond, and they remain one of WWE's best tag teams today, despite losing their titles to Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins last week.