WWE Superstars Results 09/01/11

WWE Superstars Results 9/1/11:

The episode opened with a promo for John Morrison versus R-Truth in tonight's main event. Smackdown team, Jack Korpela and Matt Striker, were on hand for the opening match. Ezekiel Jackson arrived out for the opening match, and then Heath Slater as his opponent.

Ezekiel Jackson vs. Heath Slater

During the opening bout, it was mostly Ezekiel Jackson picking apart Slater. At one part, Slater tried for a comeback but missed on a corner rushing attack. Jackson got him up in the Torture Rack, forcing Slater to tape out. Jack Korpela noted that Zeke's back on track for the IC title chase.

Winner: Ezekiel Jackson wins via submission over Heath Slater.

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Brandon James vs. Brodus Clay

During this match, Jack Korpela commented that Clay's last three opponents are still in the hospital recovering. He also said Clay welcomed a new baby boy into the world last week. Striker added that Clay's not human. In this squash match, Clay had an easy pin at one point, but pulled up before 3. He finished James off with his giant shoulder tackle splash move for the pinfall.

Winner: Brodus Clay wins via pinfall over Brandon James.

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Zack Ryder vs. Tyson Kidd

Early on Kidd, was able to get Ryder down and kicked him out of the ring. He kept beating up on Ryder, bringing him back inside. Ryder went for a comeback and the Rough Ryder, but Kidd avoided the move. Zack was able to connect on it moments later and picked up the pinfall win.

Winner: Zack Ryder wins via pinfall over Tyson Kidd.

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John Morrison vs. R-Truth

JMo had Truth set up for Starship Pain towards the finish, but Truth got out of the way. Truth hit a jawbreaker move for a nearfall. Later, both men were fighting on the top turnbuckle. Morrison fought Truth off, knocking him down to the mat. Morrison tried for a different Starship Pain move, with Truth blocking with both knees. He finished by hitting his Paydirt style finisher on Morrison for the win in over 11 minutes of action.

Winner: R-Truth wins via pinfall over John Morrison.

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