WWE Clash of Champions 2016: Analysing and grading each match

Did Clash of Champions live up to the hype?

TJ Perkins (C) vs Brian Kendrick (WWE Cruiserweight Championship)

Brian Kendrick cemented himself as the heel

Grade: 7.5/10

One of the best matches of the night, Perkins vs Kendrick was exactly the type of bout to help showcase the Cruiserweight scene to casual fans. A high-drama, exciting contest that had the crowd hot despite the lack of build, the integration of submissions along with splendid high flying spots (Perkins’ hurracanrana off the top rope) was excellent.

Despite being one of the bouts with the least amount of build, the story told by the two men outdid a number of the other competitors, and the definitive clean win for Perkins was a great approach for the finish. Perkins was the clear fan favourite here, and Kendrick’s post-match assault cements him as the veteran heel of the division.

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