WWE Judgment Day 2005
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Actor: Booker T, Eddie Guerrero, John Cena, Kurt AngleDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 180 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-06-21
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: World Wrestling
Movie Reviews of WWE Judgment Day 2005
Movie Review: Cena Can Wrestle!...
Summary: 4 Stars
...That title caught your attention, didn't it?
I actually have always felt John Cena 'can' wrestle, but that either WWE executives or Cena's character don't let him compete the amateur style he debuted with.
But that's a subject I'll save for the end. JUDGMENT DAY 2005 was Cena's first main event match (excluding Royal Rumbles). There's some other good stuff I'm gonna get to, but for those who think Cena is an overrated success story, I think even you'll forgive him for one night only.
But until then, here's what's in store for you:
1) WWE Tag Team Championships
MNM (champions) v. Hardcore Holly & Charlie Haas
---Our wrestlers actually enter the ring before there's even a "welcome-to-the-show" pyro. Weird, huh? Anyway, I'll cut to the chase: this match is very, very good! I've always been a mark for Mercury, Nitro, & Melina; they were a good-looking trio of self-involved who could compete and talk trash. Holly & Haas are better in tag action than in singles matches. So, do the math. What ingredients do I always want from openers? Fast pace, high-risk spots, wild crowd, false finishes...etc, etc. It ends a little sooner than I'd like, but I'm not kidding when I cal this exciting contest one of nmy favorites from the JUDGMENT DAY series.
"8.0 / 10"
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2) Carlito (w/ Matt Morgan) v. Big Show
---You're smart enough to know how this match plays out, but I don't think you realize how well each of these three guys pulls it off. Carlito just gets a ridiculous amount of punishment, and is hopelessly mismatched against the "World's Largest Athlete". But his stuttering accomplice, Matt Morgan, delivers a few impressive moves to even the odds. The crowd was loving every second of this. They were in awe of Morgan's strength. I was having a pretty good time, too. Not a great phyiscal match, but great physical comedy.
"6.0 / 10"
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3) Cruiserweight Championship
Chavo Guerrero v. Paul London (champion)
---My favorite aspect of this match is how long it was. I know that sounds weird, but this was a Cruiserweight match that never ends when you think it will. In a way that's a bad thing, because London took a huge amount of punishment from Chavo before making his ill-fated comebacks. Just when the champ regained momentum, the challenger would regain the edge. But when London finally makes his comeback, you feel physically exhausted just watching him defend his title. This Cruiserweight match is more grounded, but it's all part of a sweet package that includes those high-flying spots we expect from athletes like Chavo & London.
"7.0 / 10"
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4) Kurt Angle v. Booker T
---If I've ever seen a mixed bag, this grudge match would definitely be it. First, I have to address the storyline. The whole angle involved Angle stalking Booker's wife, Sharmell. It's so weird watching him have his WRESTLEMANIA classic against Shawn Michaels, then becoming a sexual predator, and then going back to an Olympic tough guy a few months after this PPV. Anyway, I kinda liked the storyline, but I think some will be offended by its content. Now, here's where things get really weird. After some straight-up fighting between Angle & Booker, the whole match proceeds as if the storyline never happened. Why in the world would Angle start using his amateur arsenal when he's trying to get Sharmell? Why would Booker start using pinfalls & "Spineroonies" when his opponent is trying to rape his wife? At least the post-match beatdown was worth the wait. Here's the deal: the match is average even if there were no storyline.
"6.0 / 10"
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5) United States Championship
Orlando Jones (champion) v. Heidenreich
---I'm gonna go easy on what most will surely call the worst match of the PPV. Frankly, Heidenreich's poem-reading persona was pretty funny, as was his VERY enthusastic Minneapolis ringside fan. Man, that girl was really into the match. Anyway, the match is nothing special, and probably won't be very entertaining to many people. I wasn't bored, so maybe there's hope after all. On a side note, Jordan's next U.S. Title Match against Chris Benoit at GREAT AMERICAN BASH is a good one. Check that one out.
"5.0 / 10"
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6) Eddie Guerrero v. Rey Mysterio
---There's really nothing I can say that nobody else has. I always love watching these two perform, with this 2005 rivalry being my favorite. It included the friendly skirmish, this grudge match, a Ladder Match, and a couple other showcases -- in other words, we got to see everything from these two men before Eddie's untimely passing. The match itself is just as remarkable as their other performances. If you're expecting a high-flying extranvangza from their WCW or even "SmackDown Six" days, be aware that this is more like their WRESTLEMANIA 21 encounter. Eddie & Rey compete at a slower pace, and try to keep their high-risk offense beliveable. I like to think of this as the "offical beginning" of when Mysterio toned down his high-risk style. If you're a hardcore pro wrestling fan, then you already know this will be worth your time. But if you haven't seen this match, then let me assure that I'm not going easy on Eddie Guerrero just because he died. This showdown is the real deal.
"7.5 / 10"
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7) "I Quit" Match - WWE Championship
JBL v. John Cena (champion)
---Yes, I was shockingly disappointed with their WRESTLEMANIA match. Yes, their 2008 rivalry was average at best. Yes, JBL is out shape, and needs to go back to commentary. Yes, Cena is an acquired taste. But I am begging you on my knees...DO NOT PASS THIS UP! JBL & Cena delivered one of the best matches of both of their careers. From Cena's neat entrance to the trash-talking on the microphone, even skeptical fans are going to be caught up in the atmosphere. And the action is sharp and tough to watch in some spots. In what seems to be a tradition for JBL and JUDGMENT DAY PPVs, buckets of blood are spilled in his contest. The final minutes are a tad sloppy, probably because the two men exhausted themselves before getting up the aisle. But who cares? Hardcore fans held a strong grudge for the WRESTLEMANIA letdown. Gentlemen, consider yourselves off the hook.
"8.0 / 10"
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OVERALL
---JUDGMENT DAY 2005 is a pretty good PPV that is well worth your time and money. Even though a couple of its high-profile matches on other WWE DVDs, I'd still buy this individual DVD.
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