WWE Armageddon (Evolution of The Game) 2003
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Actor: Bill Goldberg, Kane, Molly Holly, Triple HBrand: Genius
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 180 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-01-20
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: World Wrestling
Movie Reviews of WWE Armageddon (Evolution of The Game) 2003
Movie Review: "Evolution?" Maybe, Maybe Not
Summary: 3 Stars
I see that we don't have too many fans of this one. I can't say I blame the negative reactions. ARMAGEDDON 2003 isn't exactly a successful PPV. There are a few good things to say about, but if you wanna read about them, get ready for a lot of junk.
1) Mark Henry (w/ Teddy Long) v. Booker T
---Well, I can't say that I was looking forward to this one, and I can't say that it's a good way to start a show. However, it's not as awful as it looks. Booker sold really well for Henry, and the pace was brisk enough so that we didn't get too bored watching Henry dominate. Also, the crowd made a considerable amount of noise to keep this one watchable for TV viewers. All I can say is that this one won't blow away anyone's minds, but it's tolerable for one viewing.
"5.0 / 10"
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2) Intercontinental Championship
Special Referee - Mick Foley (RAW Co-GM)
Randy Orton v. Rob Van Dam (champion)
---For whatever reason, Orton came outto run his mouth, which prompted Foley to shut him up and start the match earlier than what (I guess) they originally planned. But that doesn't really matter, because RVD and Orton put together a very strong contest. We get to see a nice belnd of grounded submission holds and fancy reversals. The time length was just right, giving both men enough time to show off their skills. This match was crucial in getting Orton's career, and RVD ended his IC Title reign on a strong note. My favorite match on the card.
"8.0 / 10"
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3) Battle of the Sexes
Chris Jericho & Christian v. Trish Stratus & Lita
---I don't know why this one gets criticized so much. So, let's look at the storyline and the in-ring physicality. The angle was kinda dumb, as two Canadian jerks had a bet over getting their respective ladies into bed. This story was offensive, but it definitely got a reaction from the crowd. So although it made for dull TV, it got the live audience going. As for the wrestling, I actually thought it was decent storytelling. Christian tried to embarass the Divas, Jericho was reluctant to use his full strength, and Lita & Trish were gonna go out in a blaze of glory in their mismatched situatiion. Don't get me wrong, this isn't a must-see match. But it's not nearly as awful as most have made it out to be.
"6.0 / 10"
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4) Shawn Michaels v. Batista
---I think a lot of people forget how impressive Batista was during his Evolution years. As a heel, he was one of the scariest competitors on RAW's roster. Only after his first title victory did his style start to become stale for a few years. In December 2003, Randy Orton was already in a couple marquee matches, but Dave Batista needed this one to jumpstart his career. Shawn Michaels has always been a great performer to bring newer talent into the fold. In my opinion, HBK and Batista not only did an excellent job of making the other look good, I don't think they've had a better one-on-one match since then. It's still amazing to see how well HBK's stick-and-move strategy meshes with the powerhouse style of Batista. If there's one negative aspect about this match, it's that it literally cancelled the next match.
"8.0 / 10"
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5) Maven v. Matt Hardy
---As I said, the end of the HBK/Batista contest is the beginning of this one. Basically, The Animal got so ticked off that he destroyed Maven. Even though the referees cancelled the match, Matt Hardy insisted on being awarded the pinfall victory. Yeah, I don't get it either. I mean, this isn't boring or anything, but I find it sad that this is the second time that Matt Hardy had a forfeited match from a 2003 PPV.
"3.0 / 10" (inflated because it was to push the Evolution angle)
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6) Tag Team Turmoil - World Tag Team Championships
---There are a total eight teams in this gauntlet-style match, most of them being just two RAW superstars thrown together. This one constantly gets good, then gets boring, and then back and forth from start to finish. There are tag contests that excite us, and some that are so short you've no idea when they started. Having Ric Flair and Batista entered in at the last moment is still a great moment; I always loved Eric Bischoff, and he's the epitome of jackass. I also loved Evolution, so I enjoyed the finish. But the match as a whole is very inconsistent. I think what I took away from this 19-minute Tag Team Turmoil is that longer does not necessarily mean better.
"5.5 / 10"
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7) Women's Championship
Molly Holly (champion) v. Ivory
---What a sad disappointment this was. I can understand that it was a bonus match, but if I can't fathom how these two ladies just couldn't get it together. Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler kept commenting on whether Molly was sexually frustated, Ivory just looked like she hadn't performed in quite some time, and overall this was a poor display for the women's division. It would take almost another whole year before Trish Stratus and Lita would get the Divas matches back on track.
"3.0 / 10"
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8) World Heavyweight Championship
Triple H v. Kane v. Goldberg (champion)
---Our main event for ARMAGEDDON 2003 is an acceptable way to close the show, but not an exciting one. The biggest problem is that the moves don't have the impact that they should. The weak link that caused this problem would be Goldberg. I kinda enjoyed some of his matches in the WWE, but on this night, he was pretty sloppy. He oversold some punches, and undersold others. Whenever he would tackle Kane, the timing between the two was way off. And it didn't help that his Spanish annoucer table spot(s) unconvincingly put him out of action. Triple H and Kane used some neat storytelling to keep things going, with both men reluctantly working together, only to have them inevitably fight it out. Because the match is kept to a nice pace and features some good moments, I enjoyed it. But, it's not exactly RAW's finest main event.
"6.5 / 10"
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I've always considered ARMAGEDON 2003 to be a throwback to The Four Horsemen. The Evolution faction gained all of RAW's gold, played the numbers game effectively, and found success even in defeat. Two of Evolution's matches were some of 2003's finest, while the others were passable. It's a shame the rest of the card didn't come together. If Booker T & Mark Henry weren't in the opener, they would've bored a lot more people. Maven & Matt hardy deserved better than what they got. And the Divas really got shafted with a poor Women's Title Match & an offensive intergender angle.
I recommend you try to find Evolution's matches on YouTube for free. But if you can't, then only buy this DVD at a very cheap price. It isn't as horrible as most have claimed it to be, but it's still a letdown.
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