WWE Programming's Best Match for Week of November 15

The WWE excursion to the United Kingdom can sometimes make for an uneventful week in terms of storylines—but it usually guarantees at least one standout match in front of a hungry live audience.

There was no exception this time around. Backed by a host of other strong contests, it made for a great week of in-ring action.

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NXT had a particularly strong showing this week, with a show that featured four matches that were all worth a watch. Sasha Banks vs. Alexa Bliss and the main event of Sami Zayn vs. Adrian Neville are both particularly essential viewing.

Speaking of Zayn, his match with Tyson Kidd on this week's Main Event went above and beyond last week's installment in their ongoing feud. This is a prime example of a well-worn pairing that still manages to deliver something new every time they meet—a perfect way to introduce Zayn to the main roster.

Big E and Heath Slater had a very enjoyable encounter on this week's Superstars. Slater is a great foil for Big E's strength, making this strange pairing work very well in practice.

Finally, SmackDown offered a look into the future of Ryback's career when he faced Kane. While this match was never going to be an all-time classic, it did demonstrate how far the Sin City Silverback has come since his initial run as a singles competitor. There's still work to be done, but Ryback might just have what it takes to go all the way.

Match of the Week for November 15: Dolph Ziggler vs. Cesaro vs. Tyson Kidd for the Intercontinental Championship on SmackDown

The elimination Triple Threat simply had everything going for it. There were three excellent competitors, a sensible stipulation that added to the bout and a very hot crowd that lapped up every second.

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In a sense, adding an elimination stipulation to a Triple Threat makes it harder for each man involved to come out looking strong. Two of the three competitors are going to be eliminated, so they are all involved in the finish—unlike a standard Triple Threat.

However, this match had no problem ensuring that two-thirds of its competitors looked great in defeat. Each man used the match as his own personal showcase, and all three looked like bona fide stars.

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You might imagine they would, given that these are undoubtedly three of the best in-ring talents that WWE has to offer. Cesaro and Dolph Ziggler have been tearing it up in televised matches all year—separately and together. Kidd certainly fits into their workhorse mould, and seeing him more on Raw and SmackDown would be much appreciated and well-deserved.

Variety isn't something that is discussed very often when it comes to a wrestling match, but this bout delivered it. There were unique three-man spots executed perfectly, and there were intense periods of one-on-one action. All three men have very different strengths, and we got to see glimpses of all of them.

This match is definitely not to be missed; if you haven't seen it already, you're missing out on one of the best this year.

Did another match top your charts this week? Alicia Fox vs. Cameron, perhaps? Or maybe Goldust and Stardust vs. Adam Rose and The Bunny? Make your opinion known in the comments section below.