TJ Perkins def. Brian Kendrick to retain the Cruiserweight Championship in a good match. The crowd was sitting on their hands for this one. Perkins and Kendrick wrestled a solid, back-and-forth match. Perkins would make Kendrick tap with the Kneebar.
Post-match, Kendrick and Perkins would shake hands, only for Kendrick to head butt him.
In my opinion, I feel that it would have helped Perkins if they showcased him on the RAW before Clash of Champions because the crowd seemed to have no idea who he was. I like the video game style entrance for Perkins but this is just the nerd in me.
The ring ropes were changed to purple for this match. I like that the Cruiserweights are establishing their own identity on the red brand. Due to us being spoiled by the top-of-the-line quality matches we’ve seen in the Cruiserweight Classic, this was a bit of a letdown.
Grade: B
