1. CM Punk defeated John Morrison and Miz by pinfall
This was a fantastic opener that kept up a frantic pace from bell to bell. It's no wonder that these three guys are still in the upper mid-card.
Rating: 3.75 (out of 5)
2. Mickie James, Kelly Kelly, Michelle McCool, Torrie Wilson, Maria defeated Beth Phoenix, Layla, Jillian Hall, Melina, Victoria by pinfall
This could have been a lot worse, but instead they focused more on making it fun, rather than a good match, which was absolutely the right decision.
Rating: 1
3. Lance Cade + Trevor Murdoch defeated Cody Rhodes + Hardcore Holly by pinfall
I liked this a lot better this time around. I'm probably overrating it, as it really was a pretty standard match and none of the guys were really over. Oh well.
Rating: 2.75
4. Triple H, Jeff Hardy, Kane, Rey Mysterio defeated Umaga, Finlay, MVP, Big Daddy V, Mr. Kennedy by pinfall
Survivors: Triple H and Jeff Hardy
This was a fun Survivor Series match, even if you could see the finish from a mile away. It would have been nice to see them put over one of the young heels, but you knew they wouldn't.
Rating: 3.5
5. Great Khali defeated Hornswoggle by disqualification
This has Mr. McMahon written all over it. It wasn't long enough for it to be a total dud, but it was really stupid.
Rating: .25
6. Randy Orton defeated Shawn Michaels by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
This was absolutely awesome. If you want proof that Shawn Michaels is one of the greatest performers of all time, this match is one of the ones I'd pick to show. These two told a great story and built it up to a great climax.
Rating: 4.25
7. Batista defeated Undertaker by pinfall
This wasn't quite up to par with the rest of their series of matches, but it was a proper finale. This was fairly violent and both guys got in a good amount of offense. Still, it seemed to lack the spark of some of their past matches.
Rating: 3.25
Hands down, this was a great show. Sure, there were a few things that could have been chopped, but you got a classic title match and three other really enjoyable matches. There's no reason that any WWE fan shouldn't see this show.
Overall Rating: 90%
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Cyber Sunday 2007
1. Rey Mysterio defeated Finlay in a Stretcher Match
This was a good opener and an upgrade over their match at No Mercy. They both have unique styles and I thought they meshed well together.
Rating: 3.25
2. CM Punk defeated Miz by pinfall
This was a surprise to see the Miz get voted in as the challenger. He wasn't quite ready to be in the spotlight, but he certainly was improving.
Rating: 1.75
3. Mr. Kennedy defeated Jeff Hardy by pinfall
The more I go back and watch Mr. Kennedy, the more I realize he was lacking in the ring. Hardy wasn't quite up to the level he would be at by 2008 and this match was just okay.
Rating: 2.25
4. Kane defeated MVP by countout
This was thrown together at the last minute and even though they were pushing MVP they had no intentions of putting him over Kane. That's never a good thing.
Rating: 1.25
5. Shawn Michaels defeated Randy Orton by disqualification
Shawn was Shawn and that's always enough for a good match. Orton was probably at his peak in terms of in ring skill here and being in the ring with HBK never hurts.
Rating: 3.5
6. Triple H defeated Umaga by pinfall
This was given a good amount of time, perhaps to make up for the lack of time they were given at No Mercy. This was solid action, but I still feel that they could have done a little better.
Rating: 3
7. Batista defeated Undertaker by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
This was a good match and probably the best of their series. It still couldn't get over that 4 star hump in my opinion, but it was certainly a really good main event.
Rating: 3.75
This was an underrated show, as the top three matches were all good and the opener was fun as well. I wish they would have spread out the good stuff a little bit more, but still this was a refreshing show and possibly the best show in this pay-per-views brief history.
Overall Rating:
This was a good opener and an upgrade over their match at No Mercy. They both have unique styles and I thought they meshed well together.
Rating: 3.25
2. CM Punk defeated Miz by pinfall
This was a surprise to see the Miz get voted in as the challenger. He wasn't quite ready to be in the spotlight, but he certainly was improving.
Rating: 1.75
3. Mr. Kennedy defeated Jeff Hardy by pinfall
The more I go back and watch Mr. Kennedy, the more I realize he was lacking in the ring. Hardy wasn't quite up to the level he would be at by 2008 and this match was just okay.
Rating: 2.25
4. Kane defeated MVP by countout
This was thrown together at the last minute and even though they were pushing MVP they had no intentions of putting him over Kane. That's never a good thing.
Rating: 1.25
5. Shawn Michaels defeated Randy Orton by disqualification
Shawn was Shawn and that's always enough for a good match. Orton was probably at his peak in terms of in ring skill here and being in the ring with HBK never hurts.
Rating: 3.5
6. Triple H defeated Umaga by pinfall
This was given a good amount of time, perhaps to make up for the lack of time they were given at No Mercy. This was solid action, but I still feel that they could have done a little better.
Rating: 3
7. Batista defeated Undertaker by pinfall
***Match Of The Night***
This was a good match and probably the best of their series. It still couldn't get over that 4 star hump in my opinion, but it was certainly a really good main event.
Rating: 3.75
This was an underrated show, as the top three matches were all good and the opener was fun as well. I wish they would have spread out the good stuff a little bit more, but still this was a refreshing show and possibly the best show in this pay-per-views brief history.
Overall Rating:
No Mercy 2007
1. Triple H defeated Randy Orton by pinfall to win the WWE Championship
This was solid and understandably on the shorter side. Still, considering what was in store for the rest of the show, this was still a good effort by these two.
Rating: 3 (out of 5)
2. Mr. Kennedy, Lance Cade + Trevor Murdoch defeated Jeff Hardy, Brian Kendrick + Paul London by pinfall
This wasn't nearly as exciting as I thought it would be. The scary thing is that not one of these guys is still on the WWE roster.
Rating: 2.25
3. CM Punk defeated Big Daddy V by disqualification
This was an insult to our intelligence. Why protect Big Daddy V? Did they really have big plans for him at the time?
Rating: .25
4. Triple H defeated Umaga by pinfall
This wasn't as exciting as it probably should have been, but again, considering that Triple H had another match, it was probably best that it was on the shorter side.
Rating: 2
5. Rey Mysterio and Finlay fought to a no contest
I really liked this feud, but unfortunately since neither guy is really known for their mic skills, it was only two pay-per-view matches long. Still, this was fun until the controversial ending.
Rating: 2.75
6. Beth Phoenix defeated Candice Michelle by pinfall to win the Women's Championship
This wasn't very good, but at least the right diva went over.
Rating: .75
7. Batista defeated Great Khali by escape in a Punjabi Prison Match
The first half of this is pretty boring, but the last few minutes were pretty well executed. I suppose this was better than it had any right to be.
Rating: 1.5
8. Randy Orton defeated Triple H in a Last Man Standing Match to win the WWE Championship
***Match Of The Night***
This was a great match and excatly what their main event at WrestleMania 25 should have been. These two were asked to step up to the plate as a result of John Cena's injury and I believe they did. This is one of Randy Orton's better performances.
Rating: 3.75
This was by no means a great show, but it certainly is a watchable one. I can't quite put my finger on it, but this show felt a little bit more like an Attitude era show than most of the shows from this time period. Perhaps it was due to the fact that they scrambled to put this show together because of the Cena injury. Still, I wouldn't go out of your way for this one unless you love Orton or Triple H.
Rating: 75%
This was solid and understandably on the shorter side. Still, considering what was in store for the rest of the show, this was still a good effort by these two.
Rating: 3 (out of 5)
2. Mr. Kennedy, Lance Cade + Trevor Murdoch defeated Jeff Hardy, Brian Kendrick + Paul London by pinfall
This wasn't nearly as exciting as I thought it would be. The scary thing is that not one of these guys is still on the WWE roster.
Rating: 2.25
3. CM Punk defeated Big Daddy V by disqualification
This was an insult to our intelligence. Why protect Big Daddy V? Did they really have big plans for him at the time?
Rating: .25
4. Triple H defeated Umaga by pinfall
This wasn't as exciting as it probably should have been, but again, considering that Triple H had another match, it was probably best that it was on the shorter side.
Rating: 2
5. Rey Mysterio and Finlay fought to a no contest
I really liked this feud, but unfortunately since neither guy is really known for their mic skills, it was only two pay-per-view matches long. Still, this was fun until the controversial ending.
Rating: 2.75
6. Beth Phoenix defeated Candice Michelle by pinfall to win the Women's Championship
This wasn't very good, but at least the right diva went over.
Rating: .75
7. Batista defeated Great Khali by escape in a Punjabi Prison Match
The first half of this is pretty boring, but the last few minutes were pretty well executed. I suppose this was better than it had any right to be.
Rating: 1.5
8. Randy Orton defeated Triple H in a Last Man Standing Match to win the WWE Championship
***Match Of The Night***
This was a great match and excatly what their main event at WrestleMania 25 should have been. These two were asked to step up to the plate as a result of John Cena's injury and I believe they did. This is one of Randy Orton's better performances.
Rating: 3.75
This was by no means a great show, but it certainly is a watchable one. I can't quite put my finger on it, but this show felt a little bit more like an Attitude era show than most of the shows from this time period. Perhaps it was due to the fact that they scrambled to put this show together because of the Cena injury. Still, I wouldn't go out of your way for this one unless you love Orton or Triple H.
Rating: 75%
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