WWE New Year's Revolution 2005
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Actor: Batista, Chris Jericho, Lita, Randy Orton, Trish StratusDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: Color, Dubbed, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 180 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-02-08
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: World Wrestling
Movie Reviews of WWE New Year's Revolution 2005
Movie Review: I Like It; You Probably Won't
Summary: 4 Stars
There is no other PPV that entertains me as much as it seems to irritate everybody else. I really enjoyed Puerto Rico's first WWE PPV, even though there are a lot of things wrong with it. The naysayers' criticisms are very valid points, but for some odd reason, I just don't care. I'm not sure I can explain why I enjoyed NEW YEAR'S REVOLUTION 2005, but I'll take a crack at it:
The most obvious problems with NYR 2005 are easily the first three matches. The opening Tag Titles Match actually moves along quite well for the most part. It wasn't anything special, but it was an energizing crowd-pleaser. Sadly, Eugene hurt his knee towards the end, which really put a damper on things. The other three competitors (Christian, Tyson Tomko, and William Regal) deserve credit for improvising their way out of this problem, as does Eugene for still playing a small part for the rest of the match.
But then another injury plagues NYR 2005. In a match that was anticipated almost as much as the Elimination Chamber main event, Lita was set to defend the Women's Title against Trish Stratus. As the video package wonderfully hypes, these ladies were onto a great Divas rivalry. However, within 3 minutes of the PPV contest, Lita busted her knee with a high-risk maneuver. The opening tag team match gave us a good 15 minutes before things went sour, but fans and WWE staff were clearly concerned after this odd turn of events. Keep in mind that I didn't feel "jipped", because Lita's knee was a legitimate problem, as opposed to a storyline angle.
Now where I disagree with other reviewers the most is the 3rd match. Maven challenges Shelton Benjamin for the Intercontinental Title. I hate to give spoilers, but I can't avoid it this time. In short, Maven cuts a lengthy promo, and loses within a few seconds. Afterwards, he rechallenges Benjamin to a rematch, and loses that almost as quickly. Granted, I would've preferred a longer match between these two athletes, and don't understand why WWE booked this scenario. However, Maven's trash-talking and heel antics were hilarious and sharp. I dug Maven's procrastinating, and found his two swift defeats a funny payoff.
If you think I'm crazy by giving this PPV 4 stars, the next match isn't going to change your mind. Muhammad Hassan (an Arab American heel, for those who never got to see him) made his PPV debut against Jerry Lawler. This match is as good (or bad) as any other Lawler match in recent memory. It doesn't help that Jim Ross is at ringside, leaving us with no commentary. Not necessarily a bad thing, but it usually doesn't work. Overall, a mediocre performance from Lawler, with Hassan doing the best he can to make it all work. On a side note, I loved the Hassan character, and believe he was wrongfully let go for political reasons.
Another reason I enjoyed NYR 2005 is grudge match between Gene Snitsky and Kane. First off, I really enjoyed this rivalry, because Snitsky was such a crazed maniac who got a gigantic push out of nowhere --- he "killed" Lita's baby by mistake in his TV debut! At the time, Snitsky and Kane had been battling for several months in stiff skirmishes. For this PPV showdown, this is one of the better big-man faceoffs I've seen in recent years. Both men are agile, strong, and tough. This combination allows for a more back-and-forth contest than we usually see in these types of matches. I've watched this one a couple times, and it still holds up.
Now, for the main event! Just like everybody else has said, NEW YEAR'S REVOLUTION 2005 is best remembered for the Elimination Chamber. In my opinion --- and I dare say most other fans' & reviewers' --- this one is easily the best. With respect to the Madison Square Garden original, this one is better in every way. First off, the six competitors involved were RAW's absolute best talent at the time, and it shows. The participants are Chris Jericho, Chris Benoit, Edge, Batista, Randy Orton, & Triple H...and the guest referee is Shawn Michaels! If that roster doesn't get you excited, then you should skip the rest of my review and look for something else. However, if you're still reading, then keep in mind that we get to see all kinds of performances: guest referee tension, lots of bloodshed, a downed cameraman, technical wrestling, a high-risk move from a Chamber pod, and even outside interference from Ric Flair. Plus, there are no stupid moments, like in 2006 when Kurt Angle got eliminated first(!). The whole piece moves for almost every second of the 40 minutes it lasts. Oh, did I mention that the World Heavyweight Title was vacant? History tells us who won the belt this night, but back in January 2005, it was anybody's guess. In summary, this is an excellent match that makes the DVD worth buying.
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SCORE RECAP
World Tag Team Titles Match
"6.0 / 10"
Women's Title Match
"2.0 / 10"
Intercontinental Title Match
"6.0 / 10" (for the promos & comedy)
"1.0 / 10" (if you only care about wrestling)
Muhammad Hassan v. Jerry Lawler
"5.0 / 10"
Gene Snitsky v. Kane
"7.5 / 10"
Elimination Chamber Match
"8.5 / 10"
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OVERALL
---My head is telling that I just typed a pointless, contradictory review. But once in a while, I gotta ignore the head. I was never bored with this PPV, didn't have to take any breaks in the middle of it, and didn't feel I lost any money on it. If you want a DVD full of solid wrestling, you won't find it here. If you can stomach a great main event when the rest isn't so good, then pick up the DVD, and hopefully you'll get more out of it like I did.
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