1. Ric Flair defeated Carlito by submission to win the Intercontinental Championship
The match itself was just okay, but the crowd reaction to the Nature Boy winning the gold was phenomenal. Great moment.
Rating: 2 (out of 5)
2. Trish Stratus + Ashley defeated Victoria + Torrie Wilson by pinfall
This was actually pretty good. Ashley was horrible, but Trish and Victoria both looked really good here.
Rating: 1.5
3. Big Show defeated Snitsky by pinfall
To be honest, watching these old shows has shown me that Snitsky is not as horrible as I thoughe he was. Don't get me wrong, I don't like him, but he is not nearly as bad as I remembered.
Rating: 1.5
4. Shelton Benjamin defeated Kerwin White by pinfall
This one was a disappointment and the crowd really wasn't into this one. Kerwin White was actually a pretty funny character, even if it had no chance of being anything but a comedy bit.
Rating: 2
5. Matt Hardy defeated Edge by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
This was an absolutely fantastic match and probably the best of Matt Hardy's singles career. The pace was fast-paced for about twenty minutes and both men played their parts extremely well. Awesome match.
Rating: 4.25
6. Cade + Murdoch defeated Hurricane + Rosey by pinfall to win the Tag Team Championships
This was okay wrestling, but it really didn't do anything for me. This was just to get the young guys over.
Rating: 1.5
7. Shawn Michaels defeated Chris Masters by pinfall
The first half of this match was okay, but the last portion was really well done. Leave it to Shawn Michaels to have a good match with Chris Masters.
Rating: 3.25
8. Kurt Angle defeated John Cena by disqualification
It always hurts when the main event finshes with a DQ, but the match itself was really entertaining. The feud must continue.
Rating: 3.5
Talk about an overachieving show. I really didn't have that high of hopes for this one and they exceeded my expectations here. You have one of the best WWE matches of 2005 on the card and a lot of good, solid wrestling. There is some mediocre stuff here, but it's an entertaining show overall.
Overall Rating: 81%
Sunday, May 30, 2010
SummerSlam 2005
1. Chris Benoit defeated Orlando Jordan by submission to win the United States Championship
If there ever was a squash on a pay-per-view that actually deserved to be a squash, this was it. Jordan was not going anywhere and Benoit, at the time, deserved this moment.
Rating: .25 (out of 5)
2. Edge defeated Matt Hardy by ref stoppage
I liked this more than most, but it was still a huge disappointment. I think if this happened at a smaller pay-per-view, it would have been viewed differently. This essentially was just set up for the cage match at Unforgiven.
Rating: 1.5
3. Rey Mysterio defeated Eddie Guerrero in a ladder match
***Match Of The Night***
This was awesome stuff, as expected. The storyline still leaves a bad taste in my mouth, but the over-the-top booking worked pretty well here.
Rating: 4
4. Kurt Angle defeated Eugene by submission
This was essentially an extended squash, but man was it entertaining. Angle was in top form here.
Rating: 1.75
5. Randy Orton defeated Undertaker by pinfall
Most people seem to like this better than their match at WrestleMania 21, but I have to disagree. This seemed to have more rest spots and they just didn't gel like they did at Mania.
Rating: 3
6. John Cena defeated Chris Jericho by pinfall
This was Jericho's last pay-per-view match for over two years and it was a very solid outing. This was when the whole Cena backlash was really starting to become noticeable.
Rating: 3.5
7. Batista defeated JBL by pinfall
This was about 10 times better than I thought it would be. Far from great, it was at least entertaining and the booking made sense.
Rating: 2
8. Hulk Hogan defeated Shawn Michaels by pinfall
Sadly, Hogan wasn't even near the shape he was in for his WrestleMania match with The Rock, but Michaels did a fantastic job making this entertaining. The crowd was off the charts, as one would expect, and the result was a predictable, but fun throwback match.
Rating: 3
This was another really good show from the WWE in 2005. All of the matches delivered and they all felt important, which is hard to do these days. From top to bottom, there is no doubt this is one of the best SummerSlam events in it's 20+ year history.
Overall Rating: 84%
If there ever was a squash on a pay-per-view that actually deserved to be a squash, this was it. Jordan was not going anywhere and Benoit, at the time, deserved this moment.
Rating: .25 (out of 5)
2. Edge defeated Matt Hardy by ref stoppage
I liked this more than most, but it was still a huge disappointment. I think if this happened at a smaller pay-per-view, it would have been viewed differently. This essentially was just set up for the cage match at Unforgiven.
Rating: 1.5
3. Rey Mysterio defeated Eddie Guerrero in a ladder match
***Match Of The Night***
This was awesome stuff, as expected. The storyline still leaves a bad taste in my mouth, but the over-the-top booking worked pretty well here.
Rating: 4
4. Kurt Angle defeated Eugene by submission
This was essentially an extended squash, but man was it entertaining. Angle was in top form here.
Rating: 1.75
5. Randy Orton defeated Undertaker by pinfall
Most people seem to like this better than their match at WrestleMania 21, but I have to disagree. This seemed to have more rest spots and they just didn't gel like they did at Mania.
Rating: 3
6. John Cena defeated Chris Jericho by pinfall
This was Jericho's last pay-per-view match for over two years and it was a very solid outing. This was when the whole Cena backlash was really starting to become noticeable.
Rating: 3.5
7. Batista defeated JBL by pinfall
This was about 10 times better than I thought it would be. Far from great, it was at least entertaining and the booking made sense.
Rating: 2
8. Hulk Hogan defeated Shawn Michaels by pinfall
Sadly, Hogan wasn't even near the shape he was in for his WrestleMania match with The Rock, but Michaels did a fantastic job making this entertaining. The crowd was off the charts, as one would expect, and the result was a predictable, but fun throwback match.
Rating: 3
This was another really good show from the WWE in 2005. All of the matches delivered and they all felt important, which is hard to do these days. From top to bottom, there is no doubt this is one of the best SummerSlam events in it's 20+ year history.
Overall Rating: 84%
One Night Stand 2005
1. Lance Storm defeated Chris Jericho by pinfall
This was a good opener, even if it was a bit shorter. It was nice to see Storm back in the ring with fans actually reacting to him. Does Jericho just let everyone beat him?
Rating: 3.25 (out of 5)
2. Super Crazy defeated Tajiri and Little Guido by pinfall
The first half of this match was great stuff, but it lost a lot of steam as it went on. It's too bad Super Crazy never caught on in WWE, because when he was motivated, he was capable of some good matches.
Rating: 2.75
3. Rey Mysterio defeated Psicosis by pinfall
These two rivals were a little off on this night, but this is still an enjoyable match. The crowd didn't dig this one as much as some of the others, however.
Rating: 2.75
4. Sabu defeated Rhino by pinfall
This was a pretty typical brawl, but one you don't see much in the WWE anymore. Enjoyable, but nothing special.
Rating: 2.5
5. Chris Benoit defeated Eddie Guerrero by submission
This was the most disappointing match on the card. These two have crazy chemistry, but this one came off a bit flat.
Rating: 2.75
6. Mike Awesome defeated Masato Tanaka by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
This was as hard hitting of a match that you'll see. Tanaka absolutely got destroyed at the end and the action was non-stop from bell to bell. It seemed to be missing something to put it into classic territory, but this is definitely worth a viewing.
Rating: 3.75
7. The Dudleyz defeated Sandman + Tommy Dreamer by pinfall
This was classic ECW at it's finest. Nonsense brawling, tons of interferences, and lots and lots of blood. Great way to cap off a fine evening.
Rating: 3.5
Not every match is awesome by any means and the amount of wrestling on this show is a lot less than a typical pay-per-view, but the pacing and action make up for that. All of the promos were memorable as well and the crowd was just off the charts. This was a great night that remembered ECW for the things they did right.
Overall Rating: 85%
This was a good opener, even if it was a bit shorter. It was nice to see Storm back in the ring with fans actually reacting to him. Does Jericho just let everyone beat him?
Rating: 3.25 (out of 5)
2. Super Crazy defeated Tajiri and Little Guido by pinfall
The first half of this match was great stuff, but it lost a lot of steam as it went on. It's too bad Super Crazy never caught on in WWE, because when he was motivated, he was capable of some good matches.
Rating: 2.75
3. Rey Mysterio defeated Psicosis by pinfall
These two rivals were a little off on this night, but this is still an enjoyable match. The crowd didn't dig this one as much as some of the others, however.
Rating: 2.75
4. Sabu defeated Rhino by pinfall
This was a pretty typical brawl, but one you don't see much in the WWE anymore. Enjoyable, but nothing special.
Rating: 2.5
5. Chris Benoit defeated Eddie Guerrero by submission
This was the most disappointing match on the card. These two have crazy chemistry, but this one came off a bit flat.
Rating: 2.75
6. Mike Awesome defeated Masato Tanaka by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
This was as hard hitting of a match that you'll see. Tanaka absolutely got destroyed at the end and the action was non-stop from bell to bell. It seemed to be missing something to put it into classic territory, but this is definitely worth a viewing.
Rating: 3.75
7. The Dudleyz defeated Sandman + Tommy Dreamer by pinfall
This was classic ECW at it's finest. Nonsense brawling, tons of interferences, and lots and lots of blood. Great way to cap off a fine evening.
Rating: 3.5
Not every match is awesome by any means and the amount of wrestling on this show is a lot less than a typical pay-per-view, but the pacing and action make up for that. All of the promos were memorable as well and the crowd was just off the charts. This was a great night that remembered ECW for the things they did right.
Overall Rating: 85%
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Judgment Day 2005
1. MNM defeated Charlie Haas + Hardcore Holly by pinfall
This is your text book opener that was fast paced and entertaining. MNM looked like a team on the rise, which was it's sole purpose.
Rating: 3 (out of 5)
2. Carlito defeated Big Show by pinfall
This was pretty silly, especially in retrospect. But then again, Big Show is a guy that can lose a hundred in a row and most people will consider him a threat, so I guess I can see why they did this.
Rating: .5
3. Paul London defeated Chavo Guerrero by pinfall
This was extremely disappointing. This was one of the matches that really intrigued me about this show and they didn't even come close to what they were capable of.
Rating: 2
4. Booker T defeated Kurt Angle by pinfall
This storyline was horrible and the match was another disappointment. These guys can do better in their sleep.
Rating: 2.5
5. Orlando Jordan defeated Heidenreich by pinfall
Talk about a dream match. Who thought this was a good idea? Orlando Jordan has to be one of the most boring wrestlers to have lasted as long as he did.
Rating: .75
6. Rey Mysterio defeated Eddie Guerrero by pinfall
Not as good as their WrestleMania match, even though they got a lot more time to work with. Again, this was not the best storyline and it overshadowed some of their matches.
Rating: 3.5
7. John Cena defeated JBL by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
This is a great throwback to the late 90's style of main events. Just a flat out brawl that covered up the limitations of the two competitors. It's too bad they couldn't have had this at WrestleMania.
Rating: 3.75
Well, this show is worth watching for the last two matches. There is some okay stuff the rest of the way, but Smackdown just wasn't really clicking at this point. Still worth checking out, especially if you're a Cena fan, but not worth going out of your way for it.
Overall Rating: 70%
This is your text book opener that was fast paced and entertaining. MNM looked like a team on the rise, which was it's sole purpose.
Rating: 3 (out of 5)
2. Carlito defeated Big Show by pinfall
This was pretty silly, especially in retrospect. But then again, Big Show is a guy that can lose a hundred in a row and most people will consider him a threat, so I guess I can see why they did this.
Rating: .5
3. Paul London defeated Chavo Guerrero by pinfall
This was extremely disappointing. This was one of the matches that really intrigued me about this show and they didn't even come close to what they were capable of.
Rating: 2
4. Booker T defeated Kurt Angle by pinfall
This storyline was horrible and the match was another disappointment. These guys can do better in their sleep.
Rating: 2.5
5. Orlando Jordan defeated Heidenreich by pinfall
Talk about a dream match. Who thought this was a good idea? Orlando Jordan has to be one of the most boring wrestlers to have lasted as long as he did.
Rating: .75
6. Rey Mysterio defeated Eddie Guerrero by pinfall
Not as good as their WrestleMania match, even though they got a lot more time to work with. Again, this was not the best storyline and it overshadowed some of their matches.
Rating: 3.5
7. John Cena defeated JBL by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
This is a great throwback to the late 90's style of main events. Just a flat out brawl that covered up the limitations of the two competitors. It's too bad they couldn't have had this at WrestleMania.
Rating: 3.75
Well, this show is worth watching for the last two matches. There is some okay stuff the rest of the way, but Smackdown just wasn't really clicking at this point. Still worth checking out, especially if you're a Cena fan, but not worth going out of your way for it.
Overall Rating: 70%
Backlash 2005
1. Shelton Benjamin defeated Chris Jericho by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
I loved this match. Of course, I love both performers, so I'm a tad biased, but this was great stuff. Great opener.
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
2. Rosey + Hurricane defeated The Heart Throbs, Maven + Simon Dean, William Regal + Tajiri, and La Resistance to win the Tag Team Championships
These matches are what they are, time killers. The action wasn't bad, but there's just really no way that these matches can be much better than average.
Rating: 1.5
3. Edge defeated Chris Benoit in a Last Man Standing Match
This would have been a great Raw main event, but it fell a little flat in terms of being a big match. Don't get me wrong, it's solid stuff and the horrible crowd didn't help it, but I think they had more epic expectations.
Rating: 3
4. Kane defeated Viscera by pinfall
Another time killer. Next.
Rating: .75
5. Hulk Hogan + Shawn Michaels defeated Muhammad Hassan + Daivari by pinfall
The match was fun to watch, but did anyone think the heels had any shot? I mean I guess there was the chance the Shawn would turn on Hogan, but that didn't happen until later on.
Rating: 2.75
6. Batista defeated Triple H by pinfall
Now this was a lot better. They improved on their WrestleMania match in every way possible. The pacing was a lot better and they told a much better story.
Rating: 3.25
There is some good stuff on this show and really only one bad match. For a single branded show, that's about all you can ask for. The dead crowd hurt a lot of the matches, but the performers for the most part gave a solid effort. Solid show.
Overall Rating: 81%
***Match Of The Night***
I loved this match. Of course, I love both performers, so I'm a tad biased, but this was great stuff. Great opener.
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
2. Rosey + Hurricane defeated The Heart Throbs, Maven + Simon Dean, William Regal + Tajiri, and La Resistance to win the Tag Team Championships
These matches are what they are, time killers. The action wasn't bad, but there's just really no way that these matches can be much better than average.
Rating: 1.5
3. Edge defeated Chris Benoit in a Last Man Standing Match
This would have been a great Raw main event, but it fell a little flat in terms of being a big match. Don't get me wrong, it's solid stuff and the horrible crowd didn't help it, but I think they had more epic expectations.
Rating: 3
4. Kane defeated Viscera by pinfall
Another time killer. Next.
Rating: .75
5. Hulk Hogan + Shawn Michaels defeated Muhammad Hassan + Daivari by pinfall
The match was fun to watch, but did anyone think the heels had any shot? I mean I guess there was the chance the Shawn would turn on Hogan, but that didn't happen until later on.
Rating: 2.75
6. Batista defeated Triple H by pinfall
Now this was a lot better. They improved on their WrestleMania match in every way possible. The pacing was a lot better and they told a much better story.
Rating: 3.25
There is some good stuff on this show and really only one bad match. For a single branded show, that's about all you can ask for. The dead crowd hurt a lot of the matches, but the performers for the most part gave a solid effort. Solid show.
Overall Rating: 81%
WrestleMania 21
1. Rey Mysterio defeated Eddie Guerrero by pinfall
Well, you know you're in for a good night when this is your opener. Great stuff from these two and possibly the best match of this storyline.
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
2. Edge defeated Chris Benoit, Christian, Chris Jericho, Shelton Benjamin, and Kane in a Money In The Bank Ladder Match
This was non-stop goodness. Shelton turned in a star-making performance and Edge walked out the cowardly but victorious heel. It's just too bad they didn't know what to do with Shelton after this.
Rating: 4.75
3. Undertaker defeated Randy Orton by pinfall
Since the whole streak thing began, there have been very few times where I thought there was a shot it might end. This was one of them. This was one of Orton's better matches at the time and he showed he could be a worthwhile heel.
Rating: 3.5
4. Trish Stratus defeated Christy Hemme by pinfall
Well, the awesome streak ends here. There was a lot of talk of Christy winning here, but the WWE did the right thing.
Rating: .75
5. Kurt Angle defeated Shawn Michaels by submission
***Match Of The Night***
A dream match in every way possible, these two did not let us down on the biggest stage of the year. Does Shawn know how to have a bad match? I can't remember the last bad pay-per-view showing he had?
Rating: 5
6. Akebono defeated Big Show in a Sumo Match
This is where the show gets a little questionable. Why couldn't they have done this at Judgment Day or something?
Rating: N/R
7. John Cena defeated JBL by pinfall to win the WWE Championship
If you didn't know this was a title match, it'd be hard to prove that it was. This was booked like a house show match, which is a shame because this should have been a big moment.
Rating: 1.75
8. Batista defeated Triple H by pinfall to win the World Heavyweight Championship
A lot of people tend to like this match and I don't see it. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad, but it certainly isn't main event worthy. I only have this .25 higher than Triple H/Orton at WrestleMania 25 and people won't stop complaining about that one.
Rating: 2.25
Well, the first half is unbelievable, containing three of my favorite WrestleMania matches ever. I'm not a huge Batista fan and I'm somewhere in the middle when it comes to Cena, so those WrestleMania moments didn't mean as much to me as they did to some people, but the matches were nothing special. Still, there is no doubt that when you have one of the greatest matches ever and one of the best ladder matches ever on the same card that you have a special evening. WrestleMania 21 is without question among the best shows I have seen.
Overall Rating: 92%
Well, you know you're in for a good night when this is your opener. Great stuff from these two and possibly the best match of this storyline.
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
2. Edge defeated Chris Benoit, Christian, Chris Jericho, Shelton Benjamin, and Kane in a Money In The Bank Ladder Match
This was non-stop goodness. Shelton turned in a star-making performance and Edge walked out the cowardly but victorious heel. It's just too bad they didn't know what to do with Shelton after this.
Rating: 4.75
3. Undertaker defeated Randy Orton by pinfall
Since the whole streak thing began, there have been very few times where I thought there was a shot it might end. This was one of them. This was one of Orton's better matches at the time and he showed he could be a worthwhile heel.
Rating: 3.5
4. Trish Stratus defeated Christy Hemme by pinfall
Well, the awesome streak ends here. There was a lot of talk of Christy winning here, but the WWE did the right thing.
Rating: .75
5. Kurt Angle defeated Shawn Michaels by submission
***Match Of The Night***
A dream match in every way possible, these two did not let us down on the biggest stage of the year. Does Shawn know how to have a bad match? I can't remember the last bad pay-per-view showing he had?
Rating: 5
6. Akebono defeated Big Show in a Sumo Match
This is where the show gets a little questionable. Why couldn't they have done this at Judgment Day or something?
Rating: N/R
7. John Cena defeated JBL by pinfall to win the WWE Championship
If you didn't know this was a title match, it'd be hard to prove that it was. This was booked like a house show match, which is a shame because this should have been a big moment.
Rating: 1.75
8. Batista defeated Triple H by pinfall to win the World Heavyweight Championship
A lot of people tend to like this match and I don't see it. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad, but it certainly isn't main event worthy. I only have this .25 higher than Triple H/Orton at WrestleMania 25 and people won't stop complaining about that one.
Rating: 2.25
Well, the first half is unbelievable, containing three of my favorite WrestleMania matches ever. I'm not a huge Batista fan and I'm somewhere in the middle when it comes to Cena, so those WrestleMania moments didn't mean as much to me as they did to some people, but the matches were nothing special. Still, there is no doubt that when you have one of the greatest matches ever and one of the best ladder matches ever on the same card that you have a special evening. WrestleMania 21 is without question among the best shows I have seen.
Overall Rating: 92%
Royal Rumble 2005
1. Edge defeated Shawn Michaels by pinfall
Wow, on paper, this is quite the opener. This was a fun match, even if the ending was a bit botched.
Rating: 3.5 (out of 5)
2. Undertaker defeated Heidenreich in a Casket Match
This was actually a pretty entertaining match. Trust me, I'm shocked that I even wrote that.
Rating: 2
3. JBL defeated Big Show and Kurt Angle by pinfall
This was a really good triple threat match and I was expecting one. These three guys really worked well with one another and delivered in a spot where they didn't necessarily have to.
Rating: 3.75
4. Triple H defeated Randy Orton by pinfall
This was one of their better matches together. Most people don't agree, but I thought it told a good story and it led to Orton's heel turn.
Rating: 3.5
5. Batista won the Royal Rumble
***Match Of The Night***
This is my favorite Rumble of all time, which is saying something because I did not see this show live. The ending was kind of strange, but the rest was non-stop.
Rating: 4.25
This is without a doubt one of the best non-WrestleMania shows of all time. I haven't really heard anyone else who has said that, but I can't name too many shows that were this good all the way through that didn't have the name WrestleMania attached to it. It was nice to see them bounce back from a couple of duds the previous months.
Overall Rating: 96%
Wow, on paper, this is quite the opener. This was a fun match, even if the ending was a bit botched.
Rating: 3.5 (out of 5)
2. Undertaker defeated Heidenreich in a Casket Match
This was actually a pretty entertaining match. Trust me, I'm shocked that I even wrote that.
Rating: 2
3. JBL defeated Big Show and Kurt Angle by pinfall
This was a really good triple threat match and I was expecting one. These three guys really worked well with one another and delivered in a spot where they didn't necessarily have to.
Rating: 3.75
4. Triple H defeated Randy Orton by pinfall
This was one of their better matches together. Most people don't agree, but I thought it told a good story and it led to Orton's heel turn.
Rating: 3.5
5. Batista won the Royal Rumble
***Match Of The Night***
This is my favorite Rumble of all time, which is saying something because I did not see this show live. The ending was kind of strange, but the rest was non-stop.
Rating: 4.25
This is without a doubt one of the best non-WrestleMania shows of all time. I haven't really heard anyone else who has said that, but I can't name too many shows that were this good all the way through that didn't have the name WrestleMania attached to it. It was nice to see them bounce back from a couple of duds the previous months.
Overall Rating: 96%
New Year's Revolution 2005
1. Eugene + William Regal defeated Christian + Tomko by pinfall
This was going okay until Eugene got hurt pretty badly. Before that, it was a decent tag match.
Rating: 2.25
2. Trish Stratus defeated Lita by pinfall
Another match, another injury. This time it was Lita. I actually thought this would be a good match, so it was kind of a shame.
Rating: .5
3. Shelton Benjamin defeated Maven by pinfall
This could have been an exciting match, as both guys were at least good athletes, but instead the WWE gave us this crap. Which was really smart, since this show ended way early.
Rating: .25
4. Muhammad Hassan defeated Jerry Lawler by pinfall
Another great match. What were they thinking? Hassan could barely wrestle, let alone against a guy who is 15 years past his prime.
Rating: .25
5. Kane defeated Snitsky by pinfall
These guys put on better matches than you would expect, but on a show with so many duds, this one looked like a classic.
Rating: 1.5
6. Triple H defeated Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, Randy Orton, Batista, and Edge by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
This was a really good match up until it came down to Evolution. The first half is golden and it nearly saved this dog of a show.
Rating: 3.75
I would have been pretty mad if I paid for this show live. The crowd was among the best I have ever seen and this is what they gave them? They owe Puerto Rico another pay-per-view to make up for this. The main eventers put on a good show, but that was expected, the rest is worthless.
Overall Rating: 46%
This was going okay until Eugene got hurt pretty badly. Before that, it was a decent tag match.
Rating: 2.25
2. Trish Stratus defeated Lita by pinfall
Another match, another injury. This time it was Lita. I actually thought this would be a good match, so it was kind of a shame.
Rating: .5
3. Shelton Benjamin defeated Maven by pinfall
This could have been an exciting match, as both guys were at least good athletes, but instead the WWE gave us this crap. Which was really smart, since this show ended way early.
Rating: .25
4. Muhammad Hassan defeated Jerry Lawler by pinfall
Another great match. What were they thinking? Hassan could barely wrestle, let alone against a guy who is 15 years past his prime.
Rating: .25
5. Kane defeated Snitsky by pinfall
These guys put on better matches than you would expect, but on a show with so many duds, this one looked like a classic.
Rating: 1.5
6. Triple H defeated Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, Randy Orton, Batista, and Edge by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
This was a really good match up until it came down to Evolution. The first half is golden and it nearly saved this dog of a show.
Rating: 3.75
I would have been pretty mad if I paid for this show live. The crowd was among the best I have ever seen and this is what they gave them? They owe Puerto Rico another pay-per-view to make up for this. The main eventers put on a good show, but that was expected, the rest is worthless.
Overall Rating: 46%
Armageddon 2004
1. Rob Van Dam + Rey Mysterio defeated Kenzo Suzuki + Rene Dupree by pinfall
I really wanted to like this match but Suzuki and Dupree just suck all the fun out of everything. Plus neither RVD or Mysterio were extremely motivated, and honestly can you blame them?
Rating: 2.5
2. Kurt Angle defeated Santa Claus by submission
This was just to make up for the poor booking decision later on.
Rating: .25
3. Daniel Puder defeated Mike Mizanin by crowd reaction
This was for Tough Enough and not a wrestling match. The Miz should have won.
Rating: N/R
4. The Bashams defeated Charlie Haas + Hardcore Holly by pinfall
The Bashams are one of my least favorite teams of all time. That doesn't usually add up to a good match.
Rating: .75
5. John Cena defeated Jesus by pinfall
This was one-sided and boring. I don't blame the performers, just the booking.
Rating: .5
6. Dawn Marie defeated Miss Jackie by pinfall
Man, is this a horrible show or what?
Rating: 0
7. Big Show defeated Kurt Angle, Mark Jindrak, + Luther Reigns by pinfall
Yeah, it's really smart to have one guy defeat three guys. This was so stupid, even if two of the guys were Jindrak and Reigns, who were both awful.
Rating: 1
8. Funaki defeated Spike Dudley by pinfall to win the Cruiserweight Championship
This was kind of a neat moment, but in the long run, it pretty much meant nothing.
Rating: 1.75
9. JBL defeated Undertaker, Booker T, and Eddie Guerrero by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
This had some flashes of brilliance, but hit a wall a few times as well. I loved JBL before and after the match and Eddie brought his usual greatness as well. Solid main event, but it couldn't save this horrible show.
Rating: 3
Well, this was really bad. Smackdown was just a bad show at this point and thankfully Cena pumped some life into the show in 2005. The undercard is one of the worst I can ever think of on a WWE show, well until probably the next pay-per-view they put on.
Overall Rating: 38%
I really wanted to like this match but Suzuki and Dupree just suck all the fun out of everything. Plus neither RVD or Mysterio were extremely motivated, and honestly can you blame them?
Rating: 2.5
2. Kurt Angle defeated Santa Claus by submission
This was just to make up for the poor booking decision later on.
Rating: .25
3. Daniel Puder defeated Mike Mizanin by crowd reaction
This was for Tough Enough and not a wrestling match. The Miz should have won.
Rating: N/R
4. The Bashams defeated Charlie Haas + Hardcore Holly by pinfall
The Bashams are one of my least favorite teams of all time. That doesn't usually add up to a good match.
Rating: .75
5. John Cena defeated Jesus by pinfall
This was one-sided and boring. I don't blame the performers, just the booking.
Rating: .5
6. Dawn Marie defeated Miss Jackie by pinfall
Man, is this a horrible show or what?
Rating: 0
7. Big Show defeated Kurt Angle, Mark Jindrak, + Luther Reigns by pinfall
Yeah, it's really smart to have one guy defeat three guys. This was so stupid, even if two of the guys were Jindrak and Reigns, who were both awful.
Rating: 1
8. Funaki defeated Spike Dudley by pinfall to win the Cruiserweight Championship
This was kind of a neat moment, but in the long run, it pretty much meant nothing.
Rating: 1.75
9. JBL defeated Undertaker, Booker T, and Eddie Guerrero by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
This had some flashes of brilliance, but hit a wall a few times as well. I loved JBL before and after the match and Eddie brought his usual greatness as well. Solid main event, but it couldn't save this horrible show.
Rating: 3
Well, this was really bad. Smackdown was just a bad show at this point and thankfully Cena pumped some life into the show in 2005. The undercard is one of the worst I can ever think of on a WWE show, well until probably the next pay-per-view they put on.
Overall Rating: 38%
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