WWE Backlash 2004
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Movie Reviews of WWE Backlash 2004
Movie Review: Highs outweigh the Lows
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been a wrestling fan since 1996 and have watched all kinds of wrestling. I have a wrestling DVD/VHS collection spanning over 50 all together. This is the most complete and accurate review of this DVD you will find. I hope you find this review helpful; remember to vote helpful or not helpful. (Note-Each DVD I review has a "Match of the DVD" award somewhere in it.)
WWE Backlash 2004
Backlash 2004 was a top-notch event. WrestleMania XX was a bit of a let down, but Backlash picked back up on the quality. It did have its low points, but overall this is a solid event. The high points last longer and make you forget a lot of the low points.
Shelton Benjamin VS Ric Flair
This is a fun match. Benjamin dominates most of the match with his quick wrestling. Flair works over Benjamin's leg for a bit, but nothing really comes of it. The match is not amazing, but serves as a good opener.
RATING- 7/10
Coach VS Tajiri
This match starts boring. The crowd is dead. Coach actually does a good job of wrestling Tajiri though. Coach works over the legs of Tajiri. Near the end, the crowd begins to get into the match.
RATING- 5/10
Jericho VS Christian & Trish Stratus
After Jericho was screwed at Wrestlemania, Jericho is seeking revenge. Jericho and Christian put on a clinic in the ring. Trish comes in every now and then for some cheap shots. Sadly, many people will look over this great contest.
RATING- 8.5/10
Women's Championship
Lita VS Victoria(c)
This is a weird match. The participants seem to be to be wrestling in slow motion. There is a complete lack of emotion. The crowd being dead does not help this encounter any.
RATING- 4.5/10
Hardcore Match
Intercontinental Championship
Cactus Jack VS Randy Orton(c)
Hardcore. Brutal. Shocking. Those three words describe this match perfectly. Orton takes a sick plunge into a mass of thumbtacks. Orton also takes a plunge off the stage into a table, which is followed by a huge elbow drop. The only problem I see with this match is that the ending feels a bit sudden. Other than that, this is an awesome match.
RATING- 9.5/10
Hurricane/Rosey VS La Resistance
This match was used to cool off the crowd. Eugene comes out after a few minutes and walks around the ring. The camera stays focused on Eugene for the rest of the match. The match gets no respect at all. This is a waste of time. Luckily, this match only lasts a few minutes.
RATING- 1/10
Edge VS Kane
Edge makes his return to action against Kane. Edge has a broken hand. The story is that if Edge uses his cast as a weapon, he will be suspended. You knew it was only a matter of time before he used it. The match is solid, but nothing you will remember.
RATING- 7/10
World Heavyweight Championship (Match of the DVD)
Triple H VS Shawn Michaels VS Chris Benoit(c)
I am going to say it right now. This match is better than their match at Wrestlemania XX. Benoit is in his hometown and the crowd it going crazy for him. There is also a cool throwback to the Montreal Screwjob. Michaels has a sharpshooter on Benoit and Hebner runs out. It looks like a complete remake of the Montreal Screwjob. The match is filled with cool moments.
RATING- 9.5/10
Movie Review: Very Good RAW PPV
Summary: 4 Stars
I won't mince words, let's get down to the nitty gritty:
Ric Flair Vs. Sheldon Benjamin - This was one of Sheldon's first foray's into solo competition in 2004 after a successful stint with Charlie Haas as part of "The World's Greatest Tag Team" on Smackdown. As for Ric Flair, what's there to say? He's one of the best of all time and he really helps Sheldon (who is a great athlete and wrestler) look good here. Kudos to both men!
Tajiri Vs. The Coach - This was nothing more than a way to introduce Garrison Cade though I have to admit Johnathan Coachman had flashes of brilliance at times against Tajiri. The "Japanese Buzzsaw" was never really used much when he came from Smackdown to RAW but he's his usual great self here. Sadly, this wasn't one of his brighter moments. Worth a look though.
Chris Jericho Vs. Trish Stratus/Christian (Cage) - This was rematch of sorts from WrestleMania 20 when Trish and Christian swerved Jericho. While this match could've been a total clusterbomb, these three actually made it halfway entertaining for the home country crowd (all three are from Canada). Jericho gets his revenge on Trish and Christian here. Decent bout.
Victoria Vs. Lita (WWE Women's Title Match) - There have been great women's title matches over the years. This is not one of them! Surprising, considering the talent here. Say what you want about Lita but the woman could perform when she wants and was a 1st class entertainer at one time. Same for Victoria and that's why this match was a letdown. The most exciting part was seeing Molly Holly and Gail Kim (now of TNA) crash the party. Worth one look but not worth repeated viewing.
Randy Orton Vs. Mick Foley (Cactus Jack) - This was a hardcore match for Randy's Intercontinental Title and what a match it was! Foley (like Flair) is good about putting over new or underpushed talent and was at his best. This bout sort of reminded me of the street fight match that Foley had with HHH at The Royal Rumble 2000.
As for Randy, this was one of his biggest bouts during what was (in my view) his hottest streak including his current WWE title reign (as I write this review). He definitely came through here!
Kudos to both men here. I will say this, I am no moralist but I would recommend this match only as for adults only! I don't have kids but if I did, I wouldn't let them watch this match because it does get vicious in spots. Anyway, great match!
La Resistance Vs. Rosey and Hurricane - Got to be honest, didn't watch much of this one. Don't even know who won! Sorry.
Edge Vs. Kane - In Edge's first bout in over a year, he takes on Kane. Not a bad match but I've seen better between these two (particularly WWE Vengeance 2005). Edge wins when he uses his cast on Kane along with a spear.
Chris Benoit Vs. Triple H Vs. Shawn Michaels (World Heavyweight Title Match/Triple Threat Rules) - A great follow up to WrestleMania XX! I tend to like both bouts equally. I don't prefer one over the other. The ending is poetic justice as Benoit makes Shawn tap out to The Sharpshooter in Canada!
On a personal note, this match (while I did enjoy it) made me sad and a bit angry as well. Reason being was seeing Chris' family there and knowing how destroyed they must be by Chris' actions back in June of 2007. While I will never take away what Chris Benoit did in the ring (and he was a great performer), its more important to have a good and stable life away from your profession. In the end, that's what counts. I am no preacher or anything but I do have some heart for this family as well as Nancy's for their loss.
Back to the match, it is worth viewing.
Overall, a great card to get and keep (especially since WWE has pulled this release).
Movie Review: Good PPV
Summary: 5 Stars
Backlash was an all Raw PPV, heres how it went down
Ric Flair VS Shelton Benjamin-Good match between to awesome wrestlers.
A shame Benjamin hasnt got much to do anymore. He showed so much promise and still does.
Jonathan Coachman VS Tajiri- Too bad Tajiri was never given anything to do. He was a great wrestler but he was almost lost in the shuffle after moving from Smackdown.
Chris Jericho VS Christian and Trish Stratus: Good match but nothing of value other the Jericho getting revenge on Christian for stealing Trish.
Victoria VS Lita: Who cares?
Mick Foley VS Randy Orton: Match of the night. Foley puts on his usual hardcore match and Orton held his own well. Brutual match.
La Resistance VS Rosey and Hurricane: Bathroom break!
Edge VS Kane: Still in the bathroom
Chris Benoit VS Triple H VS Shawn Michaels: The WrestleMaina rematch. A really good triple threat match with Benoit retaining the gold.
Overall, two matches stood out on the show. Flair-Benjamin was a really good opener and the rest of the card could have been done any Monday night.
Movie Review: This PPV NEVER HAPPENED!
Summary: 4 Stars
The WWE will have you believe that this Pay Per View never took place. In fact, the World Heavyweight Title was vacant from March 20, 2004 when Triple H lost his smile and vacated the title live from Madison Square Garden, until Summerslam 2004 when Randy Orton defeated Triple H in the finals of a tournament to fill the World Heavyweight Title vacancy. Movie Review: A Hero's Homecoming For Chris Benoit
Summary: 4 Stars
After winning the biggest price in wrestling today at the biggest show in recent WWE history (at that time)...the emotional rollercoaster ride continues for Chris Benoit as he comes home as champion.
Shelton Benjamin vs. Ric Flair - What an opener as we're seening shelton coming into his own in a huge way while Ric Flair gave his best match in singles action that he's had in a while at this time.
Tajiri vs. The Coach - This was actually a watchable & decent match instead of being a comedic or horrible encounter.
Chris Jericho vs. Christian & Trish Stratus - This was a step below the WM match but in no way was this match bad or disappointing as the underrated Christian & Jericho always know how to put together a great performance together.
Womens Champion Victoria vs. Lita - Unfortunally, the chemistry just wasn't there as this match was just an average encounter but very disappointing concidering the potential this match had.
No Holds Barred: Intercontinental Champion Randy Orton vs. Mick Foley - Foley in this match did what he did for Triple H in 2000 & Edge at WM22. He put Orton in his hardcore enviroment & heavily put him over as it showed that Orton can take some serious punishment that most wrestlers can't & still go while telling a good story in the ring as well.
Rosey & Hurricane vs. La Resistance - This was a huge dud as Eugene came out in the middle & just ran the ropes in the ring for no reason while the match was going on. Just pointless.
Edge vs. Kane - Edge's return after neck surgery against Kane. This match was just there as Edge still showed some ring rust. Nothing memorable here to note as their series in 2005 heavily overtopped & made this match forgettable.
World Champion Chris Benoit vs. Triple H vs. HBK - They were able to do it twice & delieve one hell of a match here with the crowd more into it than their WM encounter (they are in Canada with HBK & Earl Hebner afterall). The ending with HBK tapping out in the sharpshooter was "justice."
DVD extras that I can remember include Benoit visiting the Hart Family house for the last time (it was sold shortly afterwards), and his speech the next night at RAW. Overall, RAW put on one hell of a show here as there was only one dull match. This is a PPV I highly recommend.