1. Carlito defeated Chris Masters by pinfall
People seem to forget, but around this point in time, Carlito was pretty over. The WWE really didn't do anything to capitalize on it and he became even more lazy and the rest is history.
Rating: 2 (out of 5)
2. Umaga defeated Ric Flair by pinfall
This was Umaga's pay-per-view debut and he steamrolled over the Nature Boy. I remember being a little shocked that this was over as quickly as it was.
Rating: 1
3. Trish Stratus defeated Mickie James by disqualification
Well, things were going along just fine and then Trish got hurt. The ending was ad libbed and came across as silly, but you can't blame them for that. Unfortunately, there really wasn't a whole lot to the match, since the injury took place rather quickly.
Rating: .5
4. Rob Van Dam defeated Shelton Benjamin by pinfall to win the Intercontinental Championship
This was a bit disappointing, as this was a match I had always wanted to see take place. Still, even though it was disappointing, it was the second best match of the night.
Rating: 3
5. Big Show and Kane fought to a no contest
This was horrible and it was a part of a horrible storyline. May 19th anyone?
Rating: .25
6. Shane and Vince McMahon defeated Shawn Michaels by pinfall
As far as handicap matches go, this wasn't bad, but handicap matches typically suck. This turned into a 7-on-1, as the Spirit Squad got involved and won the match for the McMahons.
Rating: 2.25
7. John Cena defeated Edge and Triple H by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
Well, these guys knew they had to save the show and they most definitely did. What could have been a horrible show was made up by these three men giving it their all for nearly twenty minutes. There was never a dull moment and the crowd ate up every second of it.
Rating: 4
Well, like I said, the main event absolutely saved this show from being a bomb. Still, the card was not strong enough to make this a good one. Big Show/Kane insults your intelligence as a wrestling fan, while the McMahons/Michaels match could have easily been something a whole lot better. Stuff like that irritates you when you're paying good money to see a show and I just can't go out of my way to recommend this one.
Overall Rating: 67%
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
WrestleMania 22
1. Kane + Big Show defeated Chris Masters + Carlito by pinfall
This was a strange choice for the opener, but it wasn't as bad as you would think. They all played their roles and Big Show finally gets a victory at WrestleMania.
Rating: 1.75 (out of 5)
2. Rob Van Dam defeated Lashley, Matt Hardy, Finlay, Ric Flair, and Shelton Benjamin in a Money In The Bank Ladder Match
This was non-stop action, but possibly the weakest of the MITB matches. It was, however, a great moment for all Rob Van Dam fans, as he went on to win the title a few months later. Lashley really stuck out here as being very green.
Rating: 3.75
3. JBL defeated Chris Benoit by pinfall to win the United States Championship
Looking back, this one just has bad taste written all over it. Not only do we have Chris Benoit in there, but we have JBL mocking Eddie Guerrero. This match was disappointing, just like a lot of Chris Benoit's matches in 2006 and 2007.
Rating: 2
4. Edge defeated Mick Foley by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
This was just an unbelievable spectacle. I never thought I'd see someone get speared through a flaming table at WrestleMania, but it is a moment that no one who watched this show will ever forget. Both guys put it all on the line and it resulted in one of the best WWE matches of the decade.
Overall Rating: 4.75
5. The Boogeyman defeated Booker T + Sharmell by pinfall
Well, there had to be a letdown after that last match, right? Unfortunately this is one of the worst WWE matches of the decade. I'm not sure how they talked Booker into this one.
Rating: 0
6. Mickie James defeated Trish Stratus by pinfall to win the Women's Championship
This is the best women's match in WrestleMania history. Now they did edit out some of Mickie's sexual heel acts and they also edited out part of the ending because it was botched really badly. However, finish aside, this was good stuff.
Rating: 3
7. Undertaker defeated Mark Henry in a Casket Match
Well, this sucked. Not as bad as some of his earlier WrestleMania matches, this just wasn't up to par with a lot of his recent matches. His dive over the casket was pretty sweet though.
Rating: .75
8. Shawn Michaels defeated Vince McMahon by pinfall
This was without a doubt entertaining, but a little too one-sided to really make it anything beyond that. This is what we all wish the Bret Hart/Vince McMahon could have been like at WrestleMania 26. Shawn did all he could and Vince was Vince.
Rating: 3.25
9. Rey Mysterio defeated Kurt Angle and Randy Orton by pinfall to win the World Heavyweight Championship
This is ragged on mostly because it is under 10 minutes long and it was a title match. But you can't rag on the three guys in this match, as they put on a good show. The middle slowed down for just a little, but the beginning and end were golden.
Rating: 3.25
10. Torrie Wilson defeated Candice Michelle by pinfall
More garbage. Why even have this on the card?
Rating: 0
11. John Cena defeated Triple H by submission
This is without a doubt one of the most overrated WrestleMania matches of all time. Don't get me wrong, it's entertaining, but a lot of people think this is among the best mostly due to the crowd. Watch any Cena match around this era and the crowd really isn't that much different. This isn't really that much better than HHH/Orton at WrestleMania 25 and people HATE that match. Cena has had a lot better matches than this one and so has Triple H.
Rating: 2.75
This WrestleMania is a real mixed bag. On one hand, you have perhaps the craziest brawl in WWE history, a good ladder match, one of the greatest women's matches in WWE history, a great feel good moment, and a real good popcorn match featuring Mr. WrestleMania. However, the Boogeyman, the Playboy match, the casket match, and the disappointing JBL/Benoit match really hold this one down. Still, there is way too much good here to not rate this one high. Good show, but it's too bad they didn't give the Rey match more time by eliminating some of the garbage.
Overall Rating: 87%
This was a strange choice for the opener, but it wasn't as bad as you would think. They all played their roles and Big Show finally gets a victory at WrestleMania.
Rating: 1.75 (out of 5)
2. Rob Van Dam defeated Lashley, Matt Hardy, Finlay, Ric Flair, and Shelton Benjamin in a Money In The Bank Ladder Match
This was non-stop action, but possibly the weakest of the MITB matches. It was, however, a great moment for all Rob Van Dam fans, as he went on to win the title a few months later. Lashley really stuck out here as being very green.
Rating: 3.75
3. JBL defeated Chris Benoit by pinfall to win the United States Championship
Looking back, this one just has bad taste written all over it. Not only do we have Chris Benoit in there, but we have JBL mocking Eddie Guerrero. This match was disappointing, just like a lot of Chris Benoit's matches in 2006 and 2007.
Rating: 2
4. Edge defeated Mick Foley by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
This was just an unbelievable spectacle. I never thought I'd see someone get speared through a flaming table at WrestleMania, but it is a moment that no one who watched this show will ever forget. Both guys put it all on the line and it resulted in one of the best WWE matches of the decade.
Overall Rating: 4.75
5. The Boogeyman defeated Booker T + Sharmell by pinfall
Well, there had to be a letdown after that last match, right? Unfortunately this is one of the worst WWE matches of the decade. I'm not sure how they talked Booker into this one.
Rating: 0
6. Mickie James defeated Trish Stratus by pinfall to win the Women's Championship
This is the best women's match in WrestleMania history. Now they did edit out some of Mickie's sexual heel acts and they also edited out part of the ending because it was botched really badly. However, finish aside, this was good stuff.
Rating: 3
7. Undertaker defeated Mark Henry in a Casket Match
Well, this sucked. Not as bad as some of his earlier WrestleMania matches, this just wasn't up to par with a lot of his recent matches. His dive over the casket was pretty sweet though.
Rating: .75
8. Shawn Michaels defeated Vince McMahon by pinfall
This was without a doubt entertaining, but a little too one-sided to really make it anything beyond that. This is what we all wish the Bret Hart/Vince McMahon could have been like at WrestleMania 26. Shawn did all he could and Vince was Vince.
Rating: 3.25
9. Rey Mysterio defeated Kurt Angle and Randy Orton by pinfall to win the World Heavyweight Championship
This is ragged on mostly because it is under 10 minutes long and it was a title match. But you can't rag on the three guys in this match, as they put on a good show. The middle slowed down for just a little, but the beginning and end were golden.
Rating: 3.25
10. Torrie Wilson defeated Candice Michelle by pinfall
More garbage. Why even have this on the card?
Rating: 0
11. John Cena defeated Triple H by submission
This is without a doubt one of the most overrated WrestleMania matches of all time. Don't get me wrong, it's entertaining, but a lot of people think this is among the best mostly due to the crowd. Watch any Cena match around this era and the crowd really isn't that much different. This isn't really that much better than HHH/Orton at WrestleMania 25 and people HATE that match. Cena has had a lot better matches than this one and so has Triple H.
Rating: 2.75
This WrestleMania is a real mixed bag. On one hand, you have perhaps the craziest brawl in WWE history, a good ladder match, one of the greatest women's matches in WWE history, a great feel good moment, and a real good popcorn match featuring Mr. WrestleMania. However, the Boogeyman, the Playboy match, the casket match, and the disappointing JBL/Benoit match really hold this one down. Still, there is way too much good here to not rate this one high. Good show, but it's too bad they didn't give the Rey match more time by eliminating some of the garbage.
Overall Rating: 87%
Thursday, June 17, 2010
No Way Out 2006
1. Gregory Helms defeated Super Crazy, Psicosis, Brian Kendrick, Paul London, Kid Kash, Nunzio, Funaki, and Scotty 2 Hotty by pinfall
Unfortunately, the WWE never gave the fans a reason to care about the cruiserweights and these were the only types of matches they reacted to. This was solid action and of course a little cluttered.
Rating: 2.75 (out of 5)
2. JBL defeated Lashley by pinfall
So JBL loses to Boogeyman in 2 minutes, even though they have no plans to push him beyond a mid-card comedy act. Then he beats Lashley, whom they planned on pushing to the moon. Why does this not make any sense?
Rating: 1
3. Matt Hardy + Tatanka defeated MNM by pinfall
This was a part of Tatanka's brief comeback stint and he actually didn't look too horrible here. The match wasn't bad, but I expected a little bit more. Hardy looked sharp though.
Rating: 2.5
4. Chris Benoit defeated Booker T by submission to win the United States Championship
I don't know if it's because of the whole murder or what, but Benoit during this era just seemed to be going through the motions around this time. Perhaps it's just because I (along with everyone else) look at him so differently. This was the best of their three pay-per-view matches, but none of them were great.
Rating: 3
5. Randy Orton defeated Rey Mysterio by pinfall
This is a fantastic match and one of Orton's best up to this point. A lot may not agree with that statement, but these two kept up a great pace throughout and storyline aside, put on a really well-worked match.
Rating: 3.75
6. Kurt Angle defeated Undertaker by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
Absolutely fantastic. This was two pros going out there and putting on a show. If you like submission wrestling, there's no reason you won't enjoy this one and even if you don't, the pacing and the story will win you over. Great way to end a very underrated show.
Rating: 4
Well, this is without a doubt one of the best Smackdown pay-per-views ever. From top to bottom, everything is at least entertaining and every match was given enough time to tell their story. Three of the matches were over the 15 minute mark and that seems to be pretty rare in the WWE these days. The last two matches are well worth your time, as they both delivered.
Overall Rating: 82%
Unfortunately, the WWE never gave the fans a reason to care about the cruiserweights and these were the only types of matches they reacted to. This was solid action and of course a little cluttered.
Rating: 2.75 (out of 5)
2. JBL defeated Lashley by pinfall
So JBL loses to Boogeyman in 2 minutes, even though they have no plans to push him beyond a mid-card comedy act. Then he beats Lashley, whom they planned on pushing to the moon. Why does this not make any sense?
Rating: 1
3. Matt Hardy + Tatanka defeated MNM by pinfall
This was a part of Tatanka's brief comeback stint and he actually didn't look too horrible here. The match wasn't bad, but I expected a little bit more. Hardy looked sharp though.
Rating: 2.5
4. Chris Benoit defeated Booker T by submission to win the United States Championship
I don't know if it's because of the whole murder or what, but Benoit during this era just seemed to be going through the motions around this time. Perhaps it's just because I (along with everyone else) look at him so differently. This was the best of their three pay-per-view matches, but none of them were great.
Rating: 3
5. Randy Orton defeated Rey Mysterio by pinfall
This is a fantastic match and one of Orton's best up to this point. A lot may not agree with that statement, but these two kept up a great pace throughout and storyline aside, put on a really well-worked match.
Rating: 3.75
6. Kurt Angle defeated Undertaker by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
Absolutely fantastic. This was two pros going out there and putting on a show. If you like submission wrestling, there's no reason you won't enjoy this one and even if you don't, the pacing and the story will win you over. Great way to end a very underrated show.
Rating: 4
Well, this is without a doubt one of the best Smackdown pay-per-views ever. From top to bottom, everything is at least entertaining and every match was given enough time to tell their story. Three of the matches were over the 15 minute mark and that seems to be pretty rare in the WWE these days. The last two matches are well worth your time, as they both delivered.
Overall Rating: 82%
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Royal Rumble 2006
1. Gregory Helms defeated Funaki, Nunzio, Kid Kash, Jamie Noble, and Paul London to win the Cruiserweight Championship
This was what you would expect from a match like this and that's okay with me. I have no problem with matches like this getting air time.
Rating: 2.75
2. Mickie James defeated Ashley by pinfall
They gave this more time than you would think, especially since it was just there to further the Trish/Mickie storyline. The match felt like it was in slow motion and Ashley was not in wrestling shape here.
Rating: .25
3. Boogeyman defeated JBL by pinfall
Wow, who would have thought JBL would have gotten squashed like this at a big show? Not sure how they talked him into that one.
Rating: 0
4. Rey Mysterio won the Royal Rumble
As badly as he tried, the rest of the booking did not really help him. Had it not been for the last 10 minutes or so, this would have been very average. It was nice to see Rey finally win something important though.
Rating: 3
5. John Cena defeated Edge by pinfall to win the WWE Championship
***Match Of The Night***
They would go on to have much better matches, but this was fun. It sucks they took the belt off of Edge so quickly, but it did establish him as a main event player.
Rating: 3
6. Kurt Angle defeated Mark Henry by pinfall
This may be the worst Angle pay-per-view match that I can think of. The only reason this was last was for a stupid Undertaker special effect craptacular that was nothing but embarassing. Stupid.
Rating: .75
Well, there was some okay stuff here and everyone likes the Royal Rumble, but there was just too much crap to really make it something to go out of your way for. They usually don't screw up the Rumble anymore, but this is very mediocre.
Overall Rating: 64%
This was what you would expect from a match like this and that's okay with me. I have no problem with matches like this getting air time.
Rating: 2.75
2. Mickie James defeated Ashley by pinfall
They gave this more time than you would think, especially since it was just there to further the Trish/Mickie storyline. The match felt like it was in slow motion and Ashley was not in wrestling shape here.
Rating: .25
3. Boogeyman defeated JBL by pinfall
Wow, who would have thought JBL would have gotten squashed like this at a big show? Not sure how they talked him into that one.
Rating: 0
4. Rey Mysterio won the Royal Rumble
As badly as he tried, the rest of the booking did not really help him. Had it not been for the last 10 minutes or so, this would have been very average. It was nice to see Rey finally win something important though.
Rating: 3
5. John Cena defeated Edge by pinfall to win the WWE Championship
***Match Of The Night***
They would go on to have much better matches, but this was fun. It sucks they took the belt off of Edge so quickly, but it did establish him as a main event player.
Rating: 3
6. Kurt Angle defeated Mark Henry by pinfall
This may be the worst Angle pay-per-view match that I can think of. The only reason this was last was for a stupid Undertaker special effect craptacular that was nothing but embarassing. Stupid.
Rating: .75
Well, there was some okay stuff here and everyone likes the Royal Rumble, but there was just too much crap to really make it something to go out of your way for. They usually don't screw up the Rumble anymore, but this is very mediocre.
Overall Rating: 64%
New Year's Revolution 2006
1. Ric Flair defeated Edge by disqualification
I remember watching this live and being very disappointed with the abrupt ending. The writers definitely proved me wrong later on.
Rating: 2.25
2. Trish Stratus defeated Mickie James by pinfall
This was a nice Divas match and one they would improve on at WrestleMania.
Rating: 2
3. Jerry Lawler defeated Gregory Helms by pinfall
This makes no sense to me at all. Why give Helms this big change and then job him to a retired wrestler? Anyways, it was a million times better than Lawler's match at NYR the year before.
Rating: 1.75
4. Triple H defeated Big Show by pinfall
Wow, talk about a surprise here. Great storytelling by two old pros who often get ragged on by the IWC.
Rating: 3.25
5. Shelton Benjamin defeated Viscera by pinfall
Poor Shelton. He just never could catch a break. This was pretty bad and Mama did not help.
Rating: .75
6. Ashley defeated Victoria, Maria, Torrie Wilson, Mae Young, and Candice Michelle in a Bra and Panties Match
Well, what can you really say about this?
Rating: .5
7. John Cena defeated Carlito, Chris Masters, Kane, Shawn Michaels, and Kurt Angle
***Match Of The Night***
This was much better than most people thought it would be, even if we all knew once Michaels was gone, Cena would win no matter what. What we didn't know was what would happen next.
Rating: 3.5
8. Edge defeated John Cena by pinfall to win the WWE Championship
The first ever cashing in of the Money In The Bank briefcase had the wrestling community buzzing and rightfully so. Great ending to the show.
Rating: .5
Before the big moment at the end, this was just a mediocre show, but those two minutes or so of Edge's big moment bump this show up a notch. Now that's how you end a pay-per-view.
Overall Rating: 71%
I remember watching this live and being very disappointed with the abrupt ending. The writers definitely proved me wrong later on.
Rating: 2.25
2. Trish Stratus defeated Mickie James by pinfall
This was a nice Divas match and one they would improve on at WrestleMania.
Rating: 2
3. Jerry Lawler defeated Gregory Helms by pinfall
This makes no sense to me at all. Why give Helms this big change and then job him to a retired wrestler? Anyways, it was a million times better than Lawler's match at NYR the year before.
Rating: 1.75
4. Triple H defeated Big Show by pinfall
Wow, talk about a surprise here. Great storytelling by two old pros who often get ragged on by the IWC.
Rating: 3.25
5. Shelton Benjamin defeated Viscera by pinfall
Poor Shelton. He just never could catch a break. This was pretty bad and Mama did not help.
Rating: .75
6. Ashley defeated Victoria, Maria, Torrie Wilson, Mae Young, and Candice Michelle in a Bra and Panties Match
Well, what can you really say about this?
Rating: .5
7. John Cena defeated Carlito, Chris Masters, Kane, Shawn Michaels, and Kurt Angle
***Match Of The Night***
This was much better than most people thought it would be, even if we all knew once Michaels was gone, Cena would win no matter what. What we didn't know was what would happen next.
Rating: 3.5
8. Edge defeated John Cena by pinfall to win the WWE Championship
The first ever cashing in of the Money In The Bank briefcase had the wrestling community buzzing and rightfully so. Great ending to the show.
Rating: .5
Before the big moment at the end, this was just a mediocre show, but those two minutes or so of Edge's big moment bump this show up a notch. Now that's how you end a pay-per-view.
Overall Rating: 71%
Armageddon 2005
1. JBL defeated Matt Hardy by pinfall
This makes no sense to me. They move Hardy to Smackdown after a successful feud with Edge and they job him in the opening match of a pay-per-view? Then to top it off, JBL loses his next pay-per-view match in 2 minutes. I don't get it. Luckily, both guys put in a good effort here and made the best of it.
Rating: 2.75
2. MNM defeated The Mexicools by pinfall
This was a good tag team match by two teams that never got a fair run. MNM was really coming into their own and it's a shame they never even got a WrestleMania moment together.
Rating: 3
3. Chris Benoit defeated Booker T by submission
This was better than their Survivor Series match for sure, even if the middle was pretty dull. The crowd hung with them and they made up for it with a solid ending.
Rating: 2.75
4. Lashley defeated William Regal + Paul Burchill by pinfall
The crowd was absolutely dead for this match. Yes, Lashley looked impressive, but he had to have been one of the most dull guys Vince ever pushed to the moon.
Rating: 1.25
5. Kid Kash defeated Juventud Guerrera by pinfall to win the Cruiserweight Championship
The crowd wasn't all that into this one and unfortunately it really hurt it because they were supposed to be reacting to the fact that Kash kicked out of everything Juvy threw at him. Still, it was an entertaining match.
Rating: 2.5
6. Kane + Big Show defeated Rey Mysterio + Batista
This had a TV main event feel to it and I mean that in a good way. Batista was hurt here, so Mysterio had to step it up a notch and he most definitely did.
Rating: 3
7. Undertaker defeated Randy Orton by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
This is really pretty underrated by most. The pacing in this match was much better than one would expect for a 30 minute match between these two. Not a classic, but a worthy main event.
Rating: 3.5
This is from top to bottom a very solid show. I seem to be in the minority, but there's really no reason to hate this show. There are a few bad booking decisions, but nothing so bad to turn you off. This is a good effort from the B-show and something worth checking out, especially if you are a big Taker or Orton fan.
Overall Rating: 79%
This makes no sense to me. They move Hardy to Smackdown after a successful feud with Edge and they job him in the opening match of a pay-per-view? Then to top it off, JBL loses his next pay-per-view match in 2 minutes. I don't get it. Luckily, both guys put in a good effort here and made the best of it.
Rating: 2.75
2. MNM defeated The Mexicools by pinfall
This was a good tag team match by two teams that never got a fair run. MNM was really coming into their own and it's a shame they never even got a WrestleMania moment together.
Rating: 3
3. Chris Benoit defeated Booker T by submission
This was better than their Survivor Series match for sure, even if the middle was pretty dull. The crowd hung with them and they made up for it with a solid ending.
Rating: 2.75
4. Lashley defeated William Regal + Paul Burchill by pinfall
The crowd was absolutely dead for this match. Yes, Lashley looked impressive, but he had to have been one of the most dull guys Vince ever pushed to the moon.
Rating: 1.25
5. Kid Kash defeated Juventud Guerrera by pinfall to win the Cruiserweight Championship
The crowd wasn't all that into this one and unfortunately it really hurt it because they were supposed to be reacting to the fact that Kash kicked out of everything Juvy threw at him. Still, it was an entertaining match.
Rating: 2.5
6. Kane + Big Show defeated Rey Mysterio + Batista
This had a TV main event feel to it and I mean that in a good way. Batista was hurt here, so Mysterio had to step it up a notch and he most definitely did.
Rating: 3
7. Undertaker defeated Randy Orton by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
This is really pretty underrated by most. The pacing in this match was much better than one would expect for a 30 minute match between these two. Not a classic, but a worthy main event.
Rating: 3.5
This is from top to bottom a very solid show. I seem to be in the minority, but there's really no reason to hate this show. There are a few bad booking decisions, but nothing so bad to turn you off. This is a good effort from the B-show and something worth checking out, especially if you are a big Taker or Orton fan.
Overall Rating: 79%
Survivor Series 2005
1. Booker T defeated Chris Benoit by pinfall
Talk about disappointing. I did enjoy this more live, but it really has not held up well.
Rating: 2.5 (out of 5)
2. Trish Stratus defeated Melina by pinfall
If it weren't for a few sloppy spots, this would have been a little bit better. Still, it was entertaining enough.
Rating: 1
3. Triple H defeated Ric Flair in a Last Man Standing Match
***Match Of The Night***
I really liked this match quite a bit. They kept up a good pace and it was appropriately violent. Nice work.
Rating: 3.75
4. John Cena defeated Kurt Angle by pinfall
The match was going well and the crowd was hot, but then the silly booking kicked in and really ruined what would have been a fine match.
Rating: 3.25
5. Teddy Long defeated Eric Bischoff by pinfall
This is the best they could come up with? The crowd crapped all over this one and rightfully so. This is one of the worst pay-per-view matches in WWE history.
Rating: 0
6. Randy Orton, JBL, Rey Mysterio, Lashley, and Batista defeated Shawn Michaels, Carlito, Chris Masters, Kane, and Big Show by pinfall
This was a good match, but it just seemed to be lacking that something special. Michaels put on a great performance, as always and Rey was also a standout.
Survivor: Randy Orton
Rating: 3.5
Most people don't like this show and I'm sure a good reason why I like it is because I attended it live. But I have now watched it a few times on DVD and I still enjoy it. It's not an all time classic by any means, but you got three good matches that take up most of the running time. To me, that's worthy of a recommendation.
Overall Rating: 80%
Talk about disappointing. I did enjoy this more live, but it really has not held up well.
Rating: 2.5 (out of 5)
2. Trish Stratus defeated Melina by pinfall
If it weren't for a few sloppy spots, this would have been a little bit better. Still, it was entertaining enough.
Rating: 1
3. Triple H defeated Ric Flair in a Last Man Standing Match
***Match Of The Night***
I really liked this match quite a bit. They kept up a good pace and it was appropriately violent. Nice work.
Rating: 3.75
4. John Cena defeated Kurt Angle by pinfall
The match was going well and the crowd was hot, but then the silly booking kicked in and really ruined what would have been a fine match.
Rating: 3.25
5. Teddy Long defeated Eric Bischoff by pinfall
This is the best they could come up with? The crowd crapped all over this one and rightfully so. This is one of the worst pay-per-view matches in WWE history.
Rating: 0
6. Randy Orton, JBL, Rey Mysterio, Lashley, and Batista defeated Shawn Michaels, Carlito, Chris Masters, Kane, and Big Show by pinfall
This was a good match, but it just seemed to be lacking that something special. Michaels put on a great performance, as always and Rey was also a standout.
Survivor: Randy Orton
Rating: 3.5
Most people don't like this show and I'm sure a good reason why I like it is because I attended it live. But I have now watched it a few times on DVD and I still enjoy it. It's not an all time classic by any means, but you got three good matches that take up most of the running time. To me, that's worthy of a recommendation.
Overall Rating: 80%
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Taboo Tuesday 2005
1. Matt Hardy + Rey Mysterio defeated Chris Masters + Snitsky by pinfall
This was a good opener and the crowd was extremely into it, making it all the better. There were a few sloppy spots, but overall it served it's purpose.
Rating: 2.75 (out of 5)
2. Eugene + Jimmy Snuka defeated Rob Conway + Tomko by pinfall
This was garbage, as expected.
Rating: .5
3. Mankind defeated Carlito by pinfall
This is one of the few victories Foley has had since he came back from retirement. Unfortunately, it meant nothing.
Rating: 2.25
4. Kane + Big Show defeated Cade + Murdoch by pinfall to win the Tag Team Championships
This was better than it had any right to be, but you won't mistake this one for a classic any time soon.
Rating: 2.25
5. Batista defeated Jonathan Coachman by pinfall
This was supposed to be Steve Austin, but the result wouldn't have been any better. Stupid.
Rating: 0
6. Trish Stratus won a battle royal
This could have been a whole lot worse. The ending kept the Mickie/Trish story going and that was it's purpose.
Rating: .75
7. Ric Flair defeated Triple H by escape in a Steel Cage Match
This was good, just not as good as most people hyped it up as. This was most definitely a throwback to the old NWA type matches of the 80s. Good emotion in this one from both performers.
Rating: 3.5
8. John Cena defeated Shawn Michaels and Kurt Angle by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
This is one of the most underrated matches of the decade. This was great stuff and the crowd was super hot all the way through. This was right around the peak of "Cena Sucks" and it always made for a great atmosphere. Very good match.
Rating: 4.25
Well, the last hour is well worth your time. The rest is very skippable and some of it is just flat out bad. However, when you have a main event on that level, the show is usually worth checking out, especially since it doesn't get the credit it deserves.
Overall Rating: 75%
This was a good opener and the crowd was extremely into it, making it all the better. There were a few sloppy spots, but overall it served it's purpose.
Rating: 2.75 (out of 5)
2. Eugene + Jimmy Snuka defeated Rob Conway + Tomko by pinfall
This was garbage, as expected.
Rating: .5
3. Mankind defeated Carlito by pinfall
This is one of the few victories Foley has had since he came back from retirement. Unfortunately, it meant nothing.
Rating: 2.25
4. Kane + Big Show defeated Cade + Murdoch by pinfall to win the Tag Team Championships
This was better than it had any right to be, but you won't mistake this one for a classic any time soon.
Rating: 2.25
5. Batista defeated Jonathan Coachman by pinfall
This was supposed to be Steve Austin, but the result wouldn't have been any better. Stupid.
Rating: 0
6. Trish Stratus won a battle royal
This could have been a whole lot worse. The ending kept the Mickie/Trish story going and that was it's purpose.
Rating: .75
7. Ric Flair defeated Triple H by escape in a Steel Cage Match
This was good, just not as good as most people hyped it up as. This was most definitely a throwback to the old NWA type matches of the 80s. Good emotion in this one from both performers.
Rating: 3.5
8. John Cena defeated Shawn Michaels and Kurt Angle by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
This is one of the most underrated matches of the decade. This was great stuff and the crowd was super hot all the way through. This was right around the peak of "Cena Sucks" and it always made for a great atmosphere. Very good match.
Rating: 4.25
Well, the last hour is well worth your time. The rest is very skippable and some of it is just flat out bad. However, when you have a main event on that level, the show is usually worth checking out, especially since it doesn't get the credit it deserves.
Overall Rating: 75%
No Mercy 2005
1. Legion Of Doom + Christy Hemme defeated MNM + Melina by pinfall
This wasn't very good, but considering who was involved, that isn't really that surprising.
Rating: 1 (out of 5)
2. Lashley defeated Simon Dean by pinfall
This was just a squash, which I guess it served it's purpose. Too bad Lashley was a waste of time.
Rating: .5
3. Chris Benoit defeated Christian, Booker T, + Orlando Jordan by submission
This was very disappointing. This had a lot of potential and it didn't live up to any of it.
Rating: 2.25
4. Mr. Kennedy defeated Hardcore Holly by pinfall
This was basically an extended squash for another guy that didn't pay off in the long run. Not bad, but not anywhere near great either.
Rating: 2.25
5. JBL defeated Rey Mysterio by pinfall
This was a fun match and both guys put in a good effort. They weren't able to take it to that next level, but what we got was good, solid action.
Rating: 3
6. Randy Orton + Bob Orton defeated Undertaker in a Casket Match
This was pretty dull and ineffective. Sure, Randy came out a heel, but he had to have a man advantage to beat the Undertaker.
Rating: 2
7. Juventud Guerrera defeated Nunzio by pinfall to win the Cruiserweight Championship
This was solid, but the crowd didn't respond much. It's hard to care about wrestlers when the company that promotes them doesn't care either.
Rating: 2.25
8. Batista defeated Eddie Guerrero by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
Things started off well, then slowed down, then really kicked into the next gear. Unfortunately, just as they hit the next gear, it was over. Eddie was working his butt off here and it's too bad that they felt the match should end with a spinebuster.
Rating: 3.25
This was not a very good show. Only 2 of the 8 matches rated at a 3 or better. That's not something worth paying $40 for. If you're a big Eddie or Batista fan, the main event is worth watching, even if it's just to see Eddie's last pay-per-view match. Other than that, you can most definitely skip this show.
Overall Rating: 49%
This wasn't very good, but considering who was involved, that isn't really that surprising.
Rating: 1 (out of 5)
2. Lashley defeated Simon Dean by pinfall
This was just a squash, which I guess it served it's purpose. Too bad Lashley was a waste of time.
Rating: .5
3. Chris Benoit defeated Christian, Booker T, + Orlando Jordan by submission
This was very disappointing. This had a lot of potential and it didn't live up to any of it.
Rating: 2.25
4. Mr. Kennedy defeated Hardcore Holly by pinfall
This was basically an extended squash for another guy that didn't pay off in the long run. Not bad, but not anywhere near great either.
Rating: 2.25
5. JBL defeated Rey Mysterio by pinfall
This was a fun match and both guys put in a good effort. They weren't able to take it to that next level, but what we got was good, solid action.
Rating: 3
6. Randy Orton + Bob Orton defeated Undertaker in a Casket Match
This was pretty dull and ineffective. Sure, Randy came out a heel, but he had to have a man advantage to beat the Undertaker.
Rating: 2
7. Juventud Guerrera defeated Nunzio by pinfall to win the Cruiserweight Championship
This was solid, but the crowd didn't respond much. It's hard to care about wrestlers when the company that promotes them doesn't care either.
Rating: 2.25
8. Batista defeated Eddie Guerrero by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
Things started off well, then slowed down, then really kicked into the next gear. Unfortunately, just as they hit the next gear, it was over. Eddie was working his butt off here and it's too bad that they felt the match should end with a spinebuster.
Rating: 3.25
This was not a very good show. Only 2 of the 8 matches rated at a 3 or better. That's not something worth paying $40 for. If you're a big Eddie or Batista fan, the main event is worth watching, even if it's just to see Eddie's last pay-per-view match. Other than that, you can most definitely skip this show.
Overall Rating: 49%
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