WWE Superstars Results 12/8/11

WWE Superstars Results 12/8/11:

Matt Striker and Josh Matthews were on hand for commentary for the opening match from the Smackdown roster. Justin Gabriel arrived to the ring as Striker and Matthews brought up the 2011 TLC Pay-Per-View.

Justin Gabriel vs. Tyson Kidd

Late in the match, Kidd knocked Gabriel off the apron then went out and tossed him back in the ring. Kidd connected on a springboard elbow drop for a near fall, with Gabriel kicking out. Kidd sold shock at not getting the win there, then tried for a running corner move, only to get booted by Gabriel. Kidd delivered a dropkick to Justin's knees when Gabriel got on the corner.

Kidd tried for a sunset flip hurricanrana pinfall, with Gabriel rolling through for his own attempt. Kidd kicked out, but moments later, Gabriel hit a spinebuster on him, before climbing the corner to hit his 450 Splash.

Winner: Justin Gabriel won via pinfall over Tyson Kidd.

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Matthews and Striker reminded fans that Triple H will return at TLC 2011 for a Sledgehammer Ladder match against Kevin Nash. Jack Swagger arrived out from backstage with his manager Vickie Guerrero.

Trent Barreta vs. Jack Swagger

Matthews and Striker talked up Swagger's accomplishments in WWE, right before Trent Barreta came out for the match.

Late into this one, Trent managed to kick Swagger in the chest through the ropes before coming in to hit the enziguiri kick. Trent delivered a huge running move to drop Swagger for a 2-count. From there, Barreta got up on the corner and jumped but Swagger ducked him. Swagger managed to hit the Swagger Bomb before locking the Ankle Lock on Trent. Trent soon tapped out with Swagger not immediately letting go until the ref warned him.

Winner: Jack Swagger wins by submission over Trent Barreta.

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Mason Ryan vs. Drew McIntyre

Scott Stanford was now on commentary with Josh Matthews for the latest portion of the show. Drew McIntyre hopped up and took a seat on the commentary table as Mason Ryan arrived to the ring and posed from the corner. Drew slapped his hands on the table before getting into the ring for the match.

Early on, Drew went for a quick headlock with Ryan able to escape and drop him down to the mat. Drew tried to twist Ryan's arm only to get clotheslined down hard. Later, Drew got the upperhand and had a 2-count after big dropkick to knock Ryan down. Drew stomped on him then held his arm back in a rest hold.

Later, Drew went for the high risk move from the top of the corner. Ryan got to his feet and caught Drew in a Full Nelson as he jumped. Ryan locked the hold on a bit before slamming down McIntyre for a winning pinfall.

Winner: Mason Ryan wins via pinfall over Drew McIntyre.

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When Superstars returned, Stanford and Matthews talked about the upcoming Slammy Awards. Stanford introduced footage from Raw with the WWE championship Triple Threat TLC match contract signing. After it was signed, it ended in a brawl with Punk getting the upperhand on his future TLC opponents after bulldogging Del Rio through a table and then hitting GTS on Miz. John Laurinaitis was seen watching it all from up on stage.

Evan Bourne arrived out from backstage for the main event match.

Evan Bourne vs. Epico

Hunico and Rosa Mendes joined Epico at ringside area. Late in the match, Epico had control has he hit Primo hard in the back before hitting three straight suplexes for a near fall. Bourne barely escaped and tried to get to the ropes, but Epico kept up the attack.

Epico stretched Bourne over his knee to further wear him down. Rosa and Primo cheered on Epico as he continued to dominate in the late stages. Epico worked on Bourne's hurt back. He went for a submission with Bourne on his back being stretched out. Rosa screamed for Bourne to give up, but Bourne fought free and tossed Epico across the ring.

Epico missed on a running move at Bourne in the corner, allowing Bourne to get the momentum. After multiple takedowns, Bourne had the pinfall with Epico kicking out. Bourne managed to deliver an impressive Hurricanrana from the top ropes, but somehow Epico kicked out of the pinfall. Bourne pulled him towards the corner then went for Air Bourne. Primo came over the side of the ring and caused a distraction. Epico was able to get up and avoid Bourne's attack, then hit a Backstabber for the win.

Winner: Epico wins via pinfall over Evan Bourne.

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