Title This: WWE Smackdown Reaction 2-10-12

February 11, 2012

Daniel Bryan def Randy Orton by DQ:

What I Liked:

This was a great bell to bell contest between Orton and Bryan. Both guys are solid workers, and I loved the fact that Bryan, the champion, got a lot of time controlling the match. Bryan was able to ground Orton during the middle parts of the match, after Orton gets hot on offense in the beginning. We got great back and forth action, saw Orton hit his patented hanging DDT, but also saw Bryan able to reverse moves and always a step ahead of Orton. Furthermore, Big Show comes out to continue his feud with Bryan, even though he got Orton DQ'ed. Him and Orton fight after the match, giving the cowardly Bryan an easy escape. That is what his character has become these days.

What I Disliked:

I still am waiting for that one moment where I am sold on Bryan being champion. He is an excellent worker in the ring, but they book him to look so weak as he "escapes" from hostile territories each week. Let him be the one on top, attacking someone at the end, and make his credible.I just do not want a guy who is supposed to be the best look so cowardly, even if that is what character he is playing. Let him thrive and grow into a believable champion for once.

Grade: A

Smackdown Grade: C+

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