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The Director of Operations suplexed Bryan back inside and then pounded on his arm. A missile dropkick earned Bryan a respite from the beating. He tried to follow it up with a kick to the head, but Kane chokeslammed him over the ropes.
Kane ignored the referee's warnings and used every piece of metal in range to inflict more punishment. He continued after the match was over and then walked away grinning as Bryan writhed on the floor.
Result: Bryan wins by disqualification.
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Story-wise, this was great. It adds drama going into the Elimination Chamber match. Bryan is going to have to battle through shoulder pain as well as five foes in order to win on Sunday.
It continues The Authority's plans of preventing Bryan from ascending the WWE, which could set up the Triple H vs. Bryan match at WrestleMania that many are expecting.
The journey to all those story elements was only somewhat entertaining, though.
One-sided bouts like this have a low ceiling in terms of excitement. It was dramatic and unsettling at moments but not compelling enough to not be tempted to reach for the remote.
source: bleacherreport.com
