1. JBL defeated Finlay by pinfall
I actually liked this match better this time around. Sure, it was just a garbage brawl, but it served it's purpose and Finlay is always entertaining. I'm still kind of surprised that this opened the show.
Rating: 2.75 (out of 5)
2. CM Punk defeated Chris Jericho, MVP, Shelton Benjamin, John Morrison, Carlito, and Mr. Kennedy in a Money In The Bank Ladder Match
***Match Of The Night***
I seem to be the only one, but I think this is the second best MITB match at WrestleMania. There was a really good flow to this one and they more than made up for the fact that Jeff Hardy was taken out of the match at the last minute.
Rating: 4.25
3. Batista defeated Umaga by pinfall
I actually had really high hopes for this one and they really let me down. My best guess is that both guys were a little disappointed with being nothing more than a mid-card match.
Rating: 1.75
4. Kane defeated Chavo Guerrero by pinfall to win the ECW Championship
This was just a squash to make the crowd happy before the next one.
Rating: .25
5. Shawn Michaels defeated Ric Flair by pinfall
This one loses a little bit due to the fact that I know Ric Flair has wrestled numerous pointless matches over in TNA. Just give it up, Ric. You could tell he didn't have much left in the tank here, but to no surprise, Michaels got a good match out of him.
Rating: 4
6. Beth Phoenix + Melina defeated Maria + Ashley by pinfall
This was pretty bad, but at least the right team won. Kudos to the ladies for continuing the match when the lights went out.
Rating: .25
7. Randy Orton defeated John Cena and Triple H by pinfall
I remember there being a real shocked reaction when Orton won this match. I wouldn't have bet on that one, but I think it was the right move. All three guys looked good here and were about 5-10 minutes away from a classic.
Rating: 3.75
8. Floyd Mayweather defeated Big Show by knockout
WWE always seems to get the most out of their celebrities. This wasn't as good as the Lawrence Taylor match, but it was entertaining to say the least.
Rating: 2
9. Undertaker defeated Edge by submission
This was a bit of a surprise pick to be the last match, but both guys put on a good show. It seemed to be lacking a little in the beginning, which kept it from being a classic.
Rating: 3.75
Of course I'm a little biased on this show, but this is about the fourth time I've watched it and it still is great from start to finish. Four matches are among the best in WrestleMania history and everything else serves it's purpose. There really is something here for everyone. Garbage brawl? Check. Spotfest? Check. Emotional roller coaster? Check. Great title matches? Check. What else could you ask for in a show? This is a must see.
Overall Rating: 97%
Friday, December 31, 2010
Friday, December 24, 2010
Royal Rumble 2008
1. Ric Flair defeated MVP by submission
It was obvious here that Flair really did need to retire and MVP was not the guy to carry him to a good match. It amazes me that Flair still feels that he needs to wrestle nearly 3 years later.
Rating: 1.25 (out of 5)
2. JBL defeated Chris Jericho by disqualification
This one is not for everyone, but I have enjoyed this match more with each viewing. It's far from a classic, but Jericho showed a different side that would eventually lead to him turning heel.
Rating: 2.75
3. Edge defeated Rey Mysterio by pinfall
Despite not being hyped nearly as much as the other title match, it still felt like a big match. You can credit the always rowdy MSG crowd. This one had good pacing and a great finish.
Rating: 3.5
4. Randy Orton defeated Jeff Hardy by pinfall
This one had a great build that is usually reserved for WrestleMania matches and even though the match was very good, it wasn't a classic. However, looking back, they made the right move since Hardy got suspended a few weeks later.
Rating: 3.5
5. John Cena won the Royal Rumble
This was an absolute shock and one of the better moments of the decade. This is also one of the best booked Rumbles, as the action never slowed down and had a lot of great storylines throughout.
Rating: 3.75
This was a very good Royal Rumble and one of the strongest undercards to ever be featured on a Rumble show. Add in the surprise factor of Cena returning very early from injury and you have yourself a must see show.
Overall Rating: 86%
It was obvious here that Flair really did need to retire and MVP was not the guy to carry him to a good match. It amazes me that Flair still feels that he needs to wrestle nearly 3 years later.
Rating: 1.25 (out of 5)
2. JBL defeated Chris Jericho by disqualification
This one is not for everyone, but I have enjoyed this match more with each viewing. It's far from a classic, but Jericho showed a different side that would eventually lead to him turning heel.
Rating: 2.75
3. Edge defeated Rey Mysterio by pinfall
Despite not being hyped nearly as much as the other title match, it still felt like a big match. You can credit the always rowdy MSG crowd. This one had good pacing and a great finish.
Rating: 3.5
4. Randy Orton defeated Jeff Hardy by pinfall
This one had a great build that is usually reserved for WrestleMania matches and even though the match was very good, it wasn't a classic. However, looking back, they made the right move since Hardy got suspended a few weeks later.
Rating: 3.5
5. John Cena won the Royal Rumble
This was an absolute shock and one of the better moments of the decade. This is also one of the best booked Rumbles, as the action never slowed down and had a lot of great storylines throughout.
Rating: 3.75
This was a very good Royal Rumble and one of the strongest undercards to ever be featured on a Rumble show. Add in the surprise factor of Cena returning very early from injury and you have yourself a must see show.
Overall Rating: 86%
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Armageddon 2007
1. Rey Mysterio defeated MVP by countout
This was just okay and the finish really didn't help it out. This did nothing for either guy and it's part of the reason that MVP is no longer with the company.
Rating: 2.5 (out of 5)
2. Big Daddy V + Mark Henry defeated Kane + CM Punk by pinfall
This was surprisingly entertaining, considering three of the four guys aren't very good. I'm not sure that the right team went over, but it really didn't end up having any effect on the faces long term.
Rating: 2.25
3. Shawn Michaels defeated Mr. Kennedy by pinfall
This was on it's way to being a 4+ match, but then it ended pretty abruptly. This was some of Mr. Kennedy's finest work, but that's no surprise since he was in the ring with the greatest performer of all time.
Rating: 3.5
4. Jeff Hardy defeated Triple H by pinfall
This was a good match, even if it was a tad slower than one would expect. Looking back on it, I appreciate it more, knowing that this was a different match than they would go on to have in 2008 at a couple of pay-per-views.
Rating: 3.5
5. Finlay defeated Great Khali by pinfall
It's always good to see Finlay get a victory, even if the match had no shot of being anything great.
Rating: 1
6. Chris Jericho defeated Randy Orton by disqualification
***Match Of The Night***
This was Jericho's first big match since returning and he looked very sharp. This was the peak for Orton in my opinion and the two of them had good chemistry. The finish was absolutely ridiculous and led to a sub-par comeback for JBL.
Rating: 3.75
7. Beth Phoenix defeated Mickie James by pinfall
This was solid Divas action, even if it was much too short. This probably should have gone on earlier in the card.
Rating: 1.75
8. Edge defeated Batista and Undertaker by pinfall to win the World Heavyweight Championship
This was a very entertaining match, but a little overbooked. Even the announcers didn't quite understand what was going on and that hurt the match a little overall. Still, Edge looked good and the match was a worthy main event.
Rating: 3.5
This is a really good show, even if it is missing that one classic match on the card. Nothing is bad on the show and it really flows well. I think if they could have given a few more minutes to the Michaels/Kennedy match and come up with a better ending for the Jericho/Orton match, you'd have one of the best non-big four shows ever.
Overall Rating: 84%
This was just okay and the finish really didn't help it out. This did nothing for either guy and it's part of the reason that MVP is no longer with the company.
Rating: 2.5 (out of 5)
2. Big Daddy V + Mark Henry defeated Kane + CM Punk by pinfall
This was surprisingly entertaining, considering three of the four guys aren't very good. I'm not sure that the right team went over, but it really didn't end up having any effect on the faces long term.
Rating: 2.25
3. Shawn Michaels defeated Mr. Kennedy by pinfall
This was on it's way to being a 4+ match, but then it ended pretty abruptly. This was some of Mr. Kennedy's finest work, but that's no surprise since he was in the ring with the greatest performer of all time.
Rating: 3.5
4. Jeff Hardy defeated Triple H by pinfall
This was a good match, even if it was a tad slower than one would expect. Looking back on it, I appreciate it more, knowing that this was a different match than they would go on to have in 2008 at a couple of pay-per-views.
Rating: 3.5
5. Finlay defeated Great Khali by pinfall
It's always good to see Finlay get a victory, even if the match had no shot of being anything great.
Rating: 1
6. Chris Jericho defeated Randy Orton by disqualification
***Match Of The Night***
This was Jericho's first big match since returning and he looked very sharp. This was the peak for Orton in my opinion and the two of them had good chemistry. The finish was absolutely ridiculous and led to a sub-par comeback for JBL.
Rating: 3.75
7. Beth Phoenix defeated Mickie James by pinfall
This was solid Divas action, even if it was much too short. This probably should have gone on earlier in the card.
Rating: 1.75
8. Edge defeated Batista and Undertaker by pinfall to win the World Heavyweight Championship
This was a very entertaining match, but a little overbooked. Even the announcers didn't quite understand what was going on and that hurt the match a little overall. Still, Edge looked good and the match was a worthy main event.
Rating: 3.5
This is a really good show, even if it is missing that one classic match on the card. Nothing is bad on the show and it really flows well. I think if they could have given a few more minutes to the Michaels/Kennedy match and come up with a better ending for the Jericho/Orton match, you'd have one of the best non-big four shows ever.
Overall Rating: 84%
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