Here we are, another Summerslam come and gone. My third for this site. So since I ordered it here is my two cents.
Intercontinental Championship
Kofi Kingston vs Dolph Ziggler (C)
Time: 7:05
This was getting somewhere but, Nexus cam in and beat the crap out of them. Before that they had a nice base and should of had a clean finish.
**1/2
Divas Championship
Melina vs Alicia Fox (C)
Time: 5:20
Bad match, really dead crowd. Didn't help that they had so many stalls in this one.
*
The Big Show vs CM Punk, Joey Mercury, Luke Gallows.
Time: 6:45
Ugh matches like this one piss me off. CM Punk deserves so much better then this. So does Big Show, both are over and needed something better.
*
WWE Championship
Randy Orton vs Sheamus (C)
Time: 18:55
This was almost there until the ending. Sheamus needed a clean win here. His feud with HHH brought the best in him and he needs it now. Other then that pretty exciting match.
***1/2
World Heavyweight Championship
Kane (C) vs Rey Mysterio
Time: 13:31
Meh this one was alright. The whole match seemed like it should of had more to it. It felt kind of empty. The casket part was predictable and Undertaker looked bad. Hey the storyline can progress now.
**3/4
7 on 7 Elimination Tag Team Match
The Nexus vs Team Raw
Time: 35: 18
Just a basic wrestling match that was pretty good for a big tag match. The return of Daniel Bryan was a nice surprise. Heck even Bret Hart tore it up (just look at what he was doing before). I thought Justin Gabriel looked great for the Nexus. The final part is why are people complaining about Cena when he got the crap kicked out of him and wasn't in the match until the end?
***
Overall: 4/10
This was such a let down. There was nothing to hit home about. Some of the match quality was pretty bad. Seen it once won't see it again. This is a ppv I won't fork over $20 for the dvd.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Ringside Reviews: The Undertaker's Deadliest Matches Disc 3
Finally, the third and final disc of this set. Man I've gone through hell and now I am back for more. Bring it!
First Blood Match (Survivor Series 11/26/06)
Undertaker vs Mr. Kennedy
Time: 9:20
Ah damn it I was looking forward to this and it fell flat. All we see is Taker beat up Kennedy through the match and MVP comes out and hits Taker with a chair and Taker bleeds all over the place. The post match beat downs where great and should of been in the match. Taker hits Kennedy with a sweet chair shot to.
**3/4
Last Ride Match (Armageddon 12/17/06)
Undertaker vs Mr. Kennedy
Time: 15:55
This was another match that I heard was pretty solid. Well I'm sorry, but this match sucks. It's dull and to repeat myself, it's downright boring. Other then Taker getting thrown off the castle structure nothing really cool happens.
**
Last Man Standing Match for the World Heavyweight Championship (Backlash 4/29/07)
Undertaker (C) vs Batista
Time: 20:26
Man do I love last man standing matches. Other then the Khali vs Taker one there really isn't a bad one. The brawling is awesome and they hit big move after big move. I was actually on the edge of my seat and yelled out "This match is incredible!"
*****
Smackdown 1/25/08
Undertaker vs Big Daddy V
Time: 6:11
Oh my god. Do I really need to review this? This was bad as you would think.
BOMB
Hell In A Cell (Summerslam 8/17/08)
Undertaker vs Edge
Time: 26:41
I already reviewed this one in my Summerslam 2008 post. Anyways awesome match.
*****
Steel Cage (Smackdown 12/5/08)
Undertaker vs Big Show
Time: 12:40
Here it is, the best Big Show and Undertaker match. This was their best match out of a crappy feud from 2008. There is some decent spots and was a decent match. Not as bad as I thought it was going to be.
***
Overall 6/10
Just get this set for nostalgic reasons. That's what I did. Many have said this should of been called Undertaker's Crappiest Matches. They do have a point but, there are some decent matches on here. My advice is just get the show dvd's from where the good ppv matches were on.
First Blood Match (Survivor Series 11/26/06)
Undertaker vs Mr. Kennedy
Time: 9:20
Ah damn it I was looking forward to this and it fell flat. All we see is Taker beat up Kennedy through the match and MVP comes out and hits Taker with a chair and Taker bleeds all over the place. The post match beat downs where great and should of been in the match. Taker hits Kennedy with a sweet chair shot to.
**3/4
Last Ride Match (Armageddon 12/17/06)
Undertaker vs Mr. Kennedy
Time: 15:55
This was another match that I heard was pretty solid. Well I'm sorry, but this match sucks. It's dull and to repeat myself, it's downright boring. Other then Taker getting thrown off the castle structure nothing really cool happens.
**
Last Man Standing Match for the World Heavyweight Championship (Backlash 4/29/07)
Undertaker (C) vs Batista
Time: 20:26
Man do I love last man standing matches. Other then the Khali vs Taker one there really isn't a bad one. The brawling is awesome and they hit big move after big move. I was actually on the edge of my seat and yelled out "This match is incredible!"
*****
Smackdown 1/25/08
Undertaker vs Big Daddy V
Time: 6:11
Oh my god. Do I really need to review this? This was bad as you would think.
BOMB
Hell In A Cell (Summerslam 8/17/08)
Undertaker vs Edge
Time: 26:41
I already reviewed this one in my Summerslam 2008 post. Anyways awesome match.
*****
Steel Cage (Smackdown 12/5/08)
Undertaker vs Big Show
Time: 12:40
Here it is, the best Big Show and Undertaker match. This was their best match out of a crappy feud from 2008. There is some decent spots and was a decent match. Not as bad as I thought it was going to be.
***
Overall 6/10
Just get this set for nostalgic reasons. That's what I did. Many have said this should of been called Undertaker's Crappiest Matches. They do have a point but, there are some decent matches on here. My advice is just get the show dvd's from where the good ppv matches were on.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Some Various Thoughts
Alright it's time for some more various thoughts.
Smackdown had another good show last night. I personally think that Smackdown is the better show of the two. Or if you want to watch the big names watch Raw. Wanna watch the developing guys watch Smackdown.
TNA's HardCORE Justice is this Sunday. To me it's just another ECW reunion excuse. Man all this ECW stuff is just like a high school reunion. ECW was great when it was around, the One Night Stand ppv's (first two) were good, and finally just put it to rest. Half of these people don't even wrestle on tv anymore.
I'm actually going to watch Impact this next week. The show basically is the original card for Hard Justice. There ratings are back up to where they were before the Monday night disaster. I predict a 2.0 rating for the Impact special. I'll probably start watching Impact to compare the shows and I've heard that the show is getting better by the week.
Still to come: The third Undertaker disc, Summerslam 2010 (Im ordering the ppv), a review of the Rise and Fall of WCW dvd, and we will see what goes on from there.
Smackdown had another good show last night. I personally think that Smackdown is the better show of the two. Or if you want to watch the big names watch Raw. Wanna watch the developing guys watch Smackdown.
TNA's HardCORE Justice is this Sunday. To me it's just another ECW reunion excuse. Man all this ECW stuff is just like a high school reunion. ECW was great when it was around, the One Night Stand ppv's (first two) were good, and finally just put it to rest. Half of these people don't even wrestle on tv anymore.
I'm actually going to watch Impact this next week. The show basically is the original card for Hard Justice. There ratings are back up to where they were before the Monday night disaster. I predict a 2.0 rating for the Impact special. I'll probably start watching Impact to compare the shows and I've heard that the show is getting better by the week.
Still to come: The third Undertaker disc, Summerslam 2010 (Im ordering the ppv), a review of the Rise and Fall of WCW dvd, and we will see what goes on from there.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Ringside Reviews: The Undertaker's Deadliest Matches Disc 2
It's disc 2 time folks! As you all know disc one was a chore. Is it me or do I just have to go through hell before I see the light?
Raw 5/3/99
Undertaker vs Big Show
Time: 2:45
This match sucked, that is all.
*
WWE Championship (Raw 6/7/99)
Undertaker vs Big Show
Time: 6:53
This match sucked, that is all.
*
Concrete Crypt Match (Great American Bash 6/27/04)
Undertaker vs The Dudley Boyz
Time: 14:41
Ladies and gentlemen may I present to you the worst match ever. This match is the bottom of the barrel. In fact it shouldn't be mentioned in the same sentence with the word barrel. The five people involved in this thought this was a good idea. That's what scares me. Other then that Taker beats the Tag champs all by himself. The ending is so stupid it will never be mentioned here.
BOMB
Casket Match (Royal Rumble 1/30/05)
Undertaker vs Heidenreich
Time: 13:20
This match was bad but, it wasn't terrible like I thought it would be. Just your typical casket match with run ins. Heidenreich was not on his game here at all. The legdrop on Heidenreich while his head in the casket was pretty cool though.
**1/2
Handicap Casket Match (No Mercy 10/9/05)
Undertaker vs Randy Orton/Bob Orton Jr.
Time: 19:11
Ugh this match did nothing for me. Why couldn't it just be Randy vs Taker? Seriously Cowboy Bob brings the match down a whole level. Then we get to see Undertaker get killed off for the 9,000th time. PASS.
**
Hell In A Cell (Armageddon 12/18/05)
Undertaker vs Randy Orton
Time: 30:32
This match is incredible. When people talk about Hell in a Cell matches this one is never mentioned. It's underrated when it comes to that. They use the cage as a weapon and have solid wrestling action all in one. This match so far is the lone match on this DVD that was a great match.
****1/4
Last Man Standing (Smackdown 8/18/06)
Undertaker vs The Great Khali
Time: 16:11
My god this was so bad that I have to call the local authorities because it ranks as a crime.
BOMB
Overall: 4/10
God damn was this disc terrible. The only match that I recommend is the Hell in a Cell. This shows that the mid 2000's were just like the mid 1990's for the Taker. When matched up with someone good you get a decent Undertaker match. If he faces someone crappy you get a crappy match
Raw 5/3/99
Undertaker vs Big Show
Time: 2:45
This match sucked, that is all.
*
WWE Championship (Raw 6/7/99)
Undertaker vs Big Show
Time: 6:53
This match sucked, that is all.
*
Concrete Crypt Match (Great American Bash 6/27/04)
Undertaker vs The Dudley Boyz
Time: 14:41
Ladies and gentlemen may I present to you the worst match ever. This match is the bottom of the barrel. In fact it shouldn't be mentioned in the same sentence with the word barrel. The five people involved in this thought this was a good idea. That's what scares me. Other then that Taker beats the Tag champs all by himself. The ending is so stupid it will never be mentioned here.
BOMB
Casket Match (Royal Rumble 1/30/05)
Undertaker vs Heidenreich
Time: 13:20
This match was bad but, it wasn't terrible like I thought it would be. Just your typical casket match with run ins. Heidenreich was not on his game here at all. The legdrop on Heidenreich while his head in the casket was pretty cool though.
**1/2
Handicap Casket Match (No Mercy 10/9/05)
Undertaker vs Randy Orton/Bob Orton Jr.
Time: 19:11
Ugh this match did nothing for me. Why couldn't it just be Randy vs Taker? Seriously Cowboy Bob brings the match down a whole level. Then we get to see Undertaker get killed off for the 9,000th time. PASS.
**
Hell In A Cell (Armageddon 12/18/05)
Undertaker vs Randy Orton
Time: 30:32
This match is incredible. When people talk about Hell in a Cell matches this one is never mentioned. It's underrated when it comes to that. They use the cage as a weapon and have solid wrestling action all in one. This match so far is the lone match on this DVD that was a great match.
****1/4
Last Man Standing (Smackdown 8/18/06)
Undertaker vs The Great Khali
Time: 16:11
My god this was so bad that I have to call the local authorities because it ranks as a crime.
BOMB
Overall: 4/10
God damn was this disc terrible. The only match that I recommend is the Hell in a Cell. This shows that the mid 2000's were just like the mid 1990's for the Taker. When matched up with someone good you get a decent Undertaker match. If he faces someone crappy you get a crappy match
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Some Various Thoughts
Well I should have the 2nd Undertaker disc up by the end of the week or early next week. Man that DVD is a chore with bad match after bad match. Eventually I will make through it as disc 3 has some promise to it.
Well it looks like Samoa Joe is currently serving a suspension. The report was that he yelled at the production crew for giving him and Jeff Hardy cues on when the match was suppose to end. Well to me there has to be more then that. Just look at Joe's career so far with the company. He had some great matches while in the X Division. Then he started to job to Angle, finally won the belt after waiting what seemed like a century and people didn't seem to care, and finally that whole stupid Main Event Mafia storyline that he was involved in. Now my question is why hasn't he asked for a release and go to WWE? I would love to see feuds with Punk, Mysterio, Christian, Kofi, basically he would be a perfect fit on Smackdown.
Raw was actually good this week. Tons a matches and not too promo heavy like they have been. I've been watching Smackdown and they have been putting on some good stuff lately. I'm looking forward to Summerslam also, should be good.
Well it looks like Samoa Joe is currently serving a suspension. The report was that he yelled at the production crew for giving him and Jeff Hardy cues on when the match was suppose to end. Well to me there has to be more then that. Just look at Joe's career so far with the company. He had some great matches while in the X Division. Then he started to job to Angle, finally won the belt after waiting what seemed like a century and people didn't seem to care, and finally that whole stupid Main Event Mafia storyline that he was involved in. Now my question is why hasn't he asked for a release and go to WWE? I would love to see feuds with Punk, Mysterio, Christian, Kofi, basically he would be a perfect fit on Smackdown.
Raw was actually good this week. Tons a matches and not too promo heavy like they have been. I've been watching Smackdown and they have been putting on some good stuff lately. I'm looking forward to Summerslam also, should be good.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Ringside Reviews: The Undertaker's Deadliest Matches Disc 1
To me watching wrestling while growing up, Undertaker was the man. He has been in some incredible stuff, but is brought down with a ton of crap along the way. I bought this dvd to watch the old matches again. People have told me that I would suffer while watching this set. Let's see if they are right.
Body Bag Match (7/11/91)
Undertaker vs Ultimate Warrior
Time: 9:30
This certainly isn't a bad match and has a decent amount of action in it. I have to admit though there is tons of no selling by both of them. Other then that it takes Warrior forever to try and get Undertaker in the body bag.
**3/4
Casket Match (Survivor Series 11/24/92)
Undertaker vs Kamala
Time: 7:05
This may of been the first ever casket match. At first you have to pin the guy and then put them in the casket. Anyways typical casket match with Kamala scared of the Undertaker like everyone else. Pass.
**
Casket Match (Summerslam 8/27/95)
Undertaker vs Kama
Time: 16:22
Ugh this wasn't that great at all. It was slow and not much going on. This may of been the 20,000th time someone stole the urn from the Undertaker.
*1/2
Casket Match (In Your House 12/17/95)
Undertaker vs King Mabel
Time: 6:12
Ugh this is becoming a chore man. Now I know how Austen felt when he watched disc 2 of the Kane dvd. Anyways, crap match, NEXT.
1/2 *
King Of The Ring 6/23/96
Undertaker vs Mankind
Time:18:19
Ah the Taker Mankind feud has had some great moments. This must of been one of the first encounters that they had. It started off slow, but got a little bit better as it went on. I love how Mick is practically psychotic as Mankind.
***
Boiler Room Brawl (Summerslam 8/18/96)
Undertaker vs Mankind
Time: 26:27
As we all know Mick is the king of hardcore and this is no exception. I actually dug this match. They use their surroundings well and there were decent spots. It was kinda weird that in order to win the match they had to go back to the ring and get the urn from Paul Bearer. Hey at least Bearer turned on Taker.
***1/2
Buried Alive Match (Rock Bottom 12/13/98)
Undertaker vs Stone Cold Steve Austin
Time: 21:29
This match was decent at best and wasn't as great I thought of it when I saw it when it first aired. The build up was great with the shovel shots, but the match was a bit of underwhelming. The brawling is mediocre, and the ending was so stupid I won't even mention it.
**1/2
Inferno Match (Raw 2/22/99)
Undertaker vs Kane
Time: 6:50
Here is the second inferno match between the two. It's shorter then the last one and just isn't that great. On paper this seems like a cool gimmick, but really it's underwhelming. It's obvious Kane is wearing protection and you have some stupid teddy bear thing that I don't even want to get into. Enough said.
**1/4
Overall: 5/10
The casket matches where great to see again as it reminded me of watching wrestling back in the 90's. Other then that this disc was pretty bad, other then the Mankind matches. I guess so far I am suffering...
Body Bag Match (7/11/91)
Undertaker vs Ultimate Warrior
Time: 9:30
This certainly isn't a bad match and has a decent amount of action in it. I have to admit though there is tons of no selling by both of them. Other then that it takes Warrior forever to try and get Undertaker in the body bag.
**3/4
Casket Match (Survivor Series 11/24/92)
Undertaker vs Kamala
Time: 7:05
This may of been the first ever casket match. At first you have to pin the guy and then put them in the casket. Anyways typical casket match with Kamala scared of the Undertaker like everyone else. Pass.
**
Casket Match (Summerslam 8/27/95)
Undertaker vs Kama
Time: 16:22
Ugh this wasn't that great at all. It was slow and not much going on. This may of been the 20,000th time someone stole the urn from the Undertaker.
*1/2
Casket Match (In Your House 12/17/95)
Undertaker vs King Mabel
Time: 6:12
Ugh this is becoming a chore man. Now I know how Austen felt when he watched disc 2 of the Kane dvd. Anyways, crap match, NEXT.
1/2 *
King Of The Ring 6/23/96
Undertaker vs Mankind
Time:18:19
Ah the Taker Mankind feud has had some great moments. This must of been one of the first encounters that they had. It started off slow, but got a little bit better as it went on. I love how Mick is practically psychotic as Mankind.
***
Boiler Room Brawl (Summerslam 8/18/96)
Undertaker vs Mankind
Time: 26:27
As we all know Mick is the king of hardcore and this is no exception. I actually dug this match. They use their surroundings well and there were decent spots. It was kinda weird that in order to win the match they had to go back to the ring and get the urn from Paul Bearer. Hey at least Bearer turned on Taker.
***1/2
Buried Alive Match (Rock Bottom 12/13/98)
Undertaker vs Stone Cold Steve Austin
Time: 21:29
This match was decent at best and wasn't as great I thought of it when I saw it when it first aired. The build up was great with the shovel shots, but the match was a bit of underwhelming. The brawling is mediocre, and the ending was so stupid I won't even mention it.
**1/2
Inferno Match (Raw 2/22/99)
Undertaker vs Kane
Time: 6:50
Here is the second inferno match between the two. It's shorter then the last one and just isn't that great. On paper this seems like a cool gimmick, but really it's underwhelming. It's obvious Kane is wearing protection and you have some stupid teddy bear thing that I don't even want to get into. Enough said.
**1/4
Overall: 5/10
The casket matches where great to see again as it reminded me of watching wrestling back in the 90's. Other then that this disc was pretty bad, other then the Mankind matches. I guess so far I am suffering...
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Ringside Reviews: Wrestlemania 25
April 5, 2009
Reliant Stadium
Houston, Texas
Money In The Bank
CM Punk vs Kane vs MVP vs Finlay vs Mark Henry vs Shelton Benjamin vs Kofi Kingston vs Christian
Time: 14:24
This one is a decent money in the bank. It has some pretty cool spots and it wasnt that much of a botch fest when I first saw it. From the comedic spots to the solid action, this was a great opener.
***3/4
25 Diva Battle Royal
Time: 5:57
The live broadcast had a horrible Kid Rock concert. The DVD didn't. Well it still sucked altogether. Didn't know what was going on and it would be nice to have proper entrances for the former Divas.
BOMB
3On 1 Handicapped Match
Chris Jericho vs Roddy Piper, Jimmy Snuka, Ricky Steamboat (with Ric Flair in their corner)
Time: 8:23
Could they have picked THE WORST legends? Piper can hardly move and Snuka was a joke. I loved his golf clap tap out. Steamboat though tore it up in the end. His work with Jericho saved the rest of the match. The thing with Mickey Rourke was kinda lame though.
**1/2
Exteme Rules
Matt Hardy vs Jeff Hardy
Time: 13:13
A pretty good hardcore match. Along with that there was some good wrestling. Even though Im not a Jeff Hardy fan he held up his own in this one. The spash through the two tables was pretty sick and the ending was the same.
****
Intercontinental Championship
Rey Mysterio vs JBL (C)
Time: 0:21
I was excited with the fact that the IC title was being defended at Mania for the first time in years. Well we get this squash. Is it just me or did Mysterio looked more like Dink then the Joker? Anyways the only good part is that this was JBL's last match.
N/A
Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels
Time: 30:41
Now this was hands down the match of the night. These two can create a great story in the ring. To me the wrestling was great, and it lived up to the hype. Whenever these two have a match together they steal the show.
*****
World Heavyweight Championship
John Cena vs Big Show vs Edge (C)
Time: 14:21
As far a triple threats go, this one was true to the name. I usually hate it when they become handicap matches, but this one stayed away from that. You get solid action from Cena and Edge while Big Show is just there to enhance the match. It is predictable though. Cena wins of course.
****1/4
WWE Championship
Triple H (C) vs Randy Orton
Great hype in this fued led to a THATS IT?! moment. How the heck is Triple H gonna get revenge on Orton if he loses the belt from DQ or countout. It would be better if it was a no DQ match. It wouldn't have to be hardcore, but hust enough for Triple H to get revenge. Their 08 fued was hundred times better then this.
**1/2
Overall: 7/10
To me watching this for the second time made me warm up to it. I suggest you watch it again and you may change your mind or not. You have the MITB, Hardy match, Taker/HBK, and the triple threat. If the main event was better, then this Mania would be even better then what I thought of it.
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