WWE: WrestleMania 21
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Movie Reviews of WWE: WrestleMania 21
Movie Review: CINEMANIA (Sports Entertainment at its Finest)
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're anything like me, you probably think that most WWE pay-per-views nowadays suffer from poor storylines and character development. While the title picture is always hyped properly, the rest of the match cards usually feel stale (especially on the Smackdown! brand).
This year's Wrestlemania (thank God) did not suffer from fillers and poor storylines. Only the most well-developed WWE characters were used this year, which made this pay-per-view the best I've seen in YEARS! (All the mid-carders got stuck on Disc 2 in a crappy battle royale!)
Eddie Guererro vs. <a href="rey%20mysterio" onmouseover="window.status='Rey Mysterio'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">Rey Mysterio</a>
Was it good? Yeah. Did the match offer something we've never seen before? NOPE. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. Fast-paced opener with plenty of reversals to satisfy the "technical-wrestling" fans.
LOVED BY: Lucha fans everywhere.
HATED BY: People who think their current storyline is GAY.
GRADE: B
*BACKSTAGE VIGNETTE*
JBL w/Cabinet meet HHH w/Ric Flair
A lot of foreshadowing takes place as their egos clash.
*MONEY IN THE BANK LADDER MATCH*
Jericho vs. Christian vs. Benoit
vs. Kane vs. Edge vs. Benjamin
NOTHING in this match was EVER boring. A lot of great spots and hardcore action. Shelton Benjamin impressed me quite a bit, while Benoit (for the millionth time) earned my respect (Benoit fakes an arm injury that looks SO real that people in the backstage actually began to worry about him)!
LOVED BY: People who miss them good ol' TLC matches!
HATED BY: Matt Hardy fans (Edge wins this one).
GRADE: A
*REAL AMERICAN SEGMENT*
Eugene talks about how he's retarded and gets attacked by Hassan and Daivari. After the camel clutch is applied, the crowd explodes as HOGAN makes the save. Afterward, Hogan poses for 44 hours and 28 minutes.
LOVED BY: Anyone who says their prayers and takes their vitamins.
HATED BY: Everyone who expected the LEG DROP, but never saw it.
GRADE: A-
Undertaker vs. Randy Orton
What made this match incredible was the HYPE surrounding it! These two mess up three times in the match (goofy clothesline, failed Last Ride, and sloppy RKO), but overall, lived up to my expectations.
LOVED BY: Old people who remember "Cowboy" Bob Orton and his "cast."
HATED BY: People who hate Undertaker's win streak.
GRADE: B+
Trish Stratus vs. Christy Hemme
They need to make Victoria INSANE again. She's much more of a pay-per-view performer.
LOVED BY: Horny guys.
HATED BY: Matt Hardy fans (They just hate seeing Lita smile after what she did).
GRADE: D
Shawn Michaels vs. Kurt Angle
CLASSIC. I've always loved these two (no matter who they face, they ALWAYS steal the show). This was honestly the BEST match I've ever seen. The finish of the match got the WHOLE crowd going nuts. They deserved their standing ovation!
LOVED BY: True wrestling fans.
HATED BY: People who suck.
GRADE: A+
*PIPER'S PIT*
Austin and Piper trading insults was pretty entertaining. What made this segment PRICELESS was the addition of Carlito Caribbean Cool. His lines were hilarious. ALSO, pay attention to Piper's impromptu reaction to the crowd saying "WHAT?" Great stuff!
LOVED BY: Everyone who loves the "ENTERTAINMENT" in Sports Entertainment.
HATED BY: Virgins and nerds who only wanted to see "wrestling."
GRADE: A-
Big Show vs. Akebono (Sumo Match)
Well... this crap was at least tolerable. And seeing Big Show's butt cheeks was indeed a sight to behold!
LOVED BY: Immature kids who couldn't stop laughing at the sight of "butt cheeks."
HATED BY: People who never want to see Big Show's cheeks. EVER.
GRADE: D+
JBL vs. John Cena
Here's some information for everyone who thought this match SUCKED: It turns out that Cena and JBL were told last second to shorten their match because Wrestlemania was running a bit long. Hopefully their "I QUIT" Match on Judgment Day redeems the two.
LOVED BY: Everyone who thought JBL never deserved the title.
HATED BY: Everyone who misses Cena's freestyles and cocky attitude.
GRADE: C-
*WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2005*
Interesting to see these veterans being escorted by lovely women.
Batista vs. Triple H
Not spectacular, but pretty damn good. Very fun to watch and a great way to end Wrestlmenia. Batista and his "THUMBS DOWN" was definitely a cinematic way to end Triple H's title reign.
LOVED BY: Hunter Hearst Haters.
HATED BY: People who don't believe Batista has enough charisma.
GRADE: B-
Disc 2: The best part of this second disc is the Wrestlemania XXI trailers! The bloopers were decent, and the 30 man battle royale is a great way to kill some time.
Disc 3: HALL OF FAME CEREMONY
*WARNING* This disc is ONLY for TRUE wrestling fans. This is a very emotional package with a lot of nostalgia sealed in its contents. All the speeches are very touching, with one exception: The Iron Sheik.
He talks for over 10 minutes and you have no idea what the hell he's talking about. He also ends his speech about 4 times and keeps going afterward. Hilarious stuff.
OVERALL GRADE: A+
Great WWE package and well worth the purchase!
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($22.99 if you don't get it on the first week).
Movie Review: Possibly better than XIX!
Summary: 5 Stars
These are all the matches
Rey Mysterio vs Eddie Guerrero
A lot of people thought this was going to be a great match, not telling you it wasn't, its just that it was not that exiting.Still, it was a good match.
Rey Mysterio wins.***1/2
Money in the Bank Ladder Match(winner gets a World's Title contract that liable for 1 year)
Y2J vs Edge vs Benjaman vs Christion vs Benoit vs Kane
Now, I was at Wrestlemania 21, and I was surprised that it was the second match but that just ment it got there faster and there was action right at the beginning. the one who used the ladders the most, was Benjaman who even got a Holy S**t! chant from the crowd when he T-Bone suplexed one of the wrestlers off the ladder but I can't remember who it was. Anyway, my pick was Y2J, but he didn't do much.The end kinda pissed me off but it was still a great match.
Edge wins.****
Legend vs Legend Killer Match
Undertaker vs Randy Orton
This was an O.K. match. in the end you know whos gonna win but a lot of the stuff that happened in this match made you think otherwise. In the end, Randys dad came in and hit 'Taker with the cast.Randy also countered the chokeslam into an RKO but UT kicked out. It was also sweet when Orton tried to use the tombstone on 'taker but UT countered it into a tombstone of his own.
Undertaker wins.****(13-0 at Wrestlemanias)
I don't if This is right but after either the 'Taker match or the ladder match, Eugene came back and started talking about midgets.Soon after, hassan came back and told him he was pissed. It was funny to see that Eugene thought it was because Hassan didn't like midgets. Hassan then started to beat up Eugene when all of a sudden..."When it comes crashin' down and it hurts inside" i swear to God, I was in the audience and everyone just went crazy(hell, even I went crazy)Hogan comes out and just shows what a real American is by kicking hassans
I hoped they would make an extra match where it was Hassan and His buddy vs Hogan and Eugene but it didn't happen.(i just hope they have Eugene vs hassan next night on RAW.)
Women's Championship
Trish Stratus vs Christy Hemme
I honestly only saw the last 30 seconds of this match because I was in the bathroom and because I didn't care. when Icame back, I found out it was only 4 minutes so I'm glad I missed it
Trish wins.0 *s because i only saw the last couple of seconds
"HBK" Shawn Micheals vs Kurt Angle
My God what a match! These two realy brought their A-game in this match. i swaer, everyone in the arena(even me because hes my favorite technical wrestler)was yelling out "YOU SCREWED BRET!"
I swear, a lot of this match was just great.When your there live,
Angle did a moonsault and time just slowed down.Near the end, the thing that pissed me off was, that when "HBK" went up to do the moonsult to angle on the table, the table didn't break.At the end,Angle had the ankle lock on"HBK" for like two minutes until "HBK" tapped.
Kurt Angle wins.*****
Pipers Pit
Guest:Stone Cold Steve Austin 3:16 F**k Fear, Drink Beer
It felt great to say WHAT? again.When Austin came out, Everyone got off ther seat so I joined in and stared showing the middle finger.This was your basic Pipers Pit."HOTROD" told SCSA that he was pissing of McMahon when 3:16 was still having rashes in his redneck town.Carlito then came in and started being an ass. Therefor... they kicked his ass. In the end, Austin shared a few beers with Piper, but in usual Stone Cold fashion, he stunned Piper. ah, hes still the toughest son a b**ch in the WWE and I hope he stays
Sumo Match
Akebono vs Big Show
The only good thing about this match was that Show fell out of the ring and thats it.Why was this after the Angle/"HBK" match?
Akebono wins.**
WWE Championship Match
This was the match that I realy wanted to see. I thought cena was going to just beat the living hell out of JBL.I was wrong.The match O.K. but it just didn't have enough time.The first 5 minutes was just JBL beating up Cena and the last 5 was Cena beating up JBL. well the only good thing was that finally after so Goddamn long,JBL lost the title.
Cena wins.***
They announce that next year, WRESTLEMANIA XXII will be in Chicago, Illinois.
World Hevyweight Championship Match
Triple H vs Batista
The beginning of the entrances were cool because Motorhead sang Triple H live.This was an O.K. match. Better than the WWE title match.teh first couple of minutes were back and forth. Near the middle, Flair tries to beat up Batsita but batista kicks hi ass.
The ref. gets knock out and HHH gives Batista a lowblow but he still kicks out.At the end when its just Champion/Challenger, Batista delivers a massive Batista Bomb to HHH and finally ends HHHs 10th Worlds title reign.
Batista wins.****1/2
All in all, a good Mania especially 'cause I was there.All the matches exept 2 were good and my only problem was that the WWE
title match wasn't given enough time.Another thing was that why were ther only three title on the line? I mean they could have made a U.S. title match with Booker T and Jordan instead of having that damn sumo match. I guess that they wanted to put in Show for mania but they still could have made it a triple threat match.I'm gonna be happy when Shane takes over WWE because you know he'll make some good changes. I'm also gonna be happy to see when theres another ppv at STAPLES.Angle rules!
mr.eleFant
Movie Review: WM XXI
Summary: 5 Stars
1. World Heavy-Weight Championship
Triple H (C) vs. Batista
I think that Batista is going to win the Championship and they will continue their feud on Raw, Batista will make a great Champion but they started their feud to soon, Batista should have did what he did (at the Contract Signing) like 2 or 3 weeks before, but I hope Batista wins.
2. WWE Championship
JBL (C) vs. John Cena
John Cena is excpected to win this one, but it is said that JBL will hold the title a little longer. I hope John Cena wins he's got some title shots and lost them, but he might win. JBL might hold the title until either SummerSlam, No Mercy, or even Survivor Series but he may lose it even sooner.
3. U.S. Championship (7-Man Over the Top Battle Royal) (#1 Contenders Match)
Orlando Jordan vs. Carlito vs. Kenzo Suzuki vs. Charlie Haas vs Rene Dupri vs. Booker T vs. RVD
Orlando Jordan is the next one in line to win the U.S. Championship, but it may go either way. I don't know who might have the U.S. Title at the time,(since John Cena is going to face JBL.) but Orlando Jordan or Charlie might win.
4. Crusierweight Championship (7-Man Over the Top Battle Royal)
Chavo Guerrero (C) vs. Spike Dudley vs. Funaki vs. Nuzio vs. Billy Kidman vs. Shannon Moore vs. Paul London
Chavo may retain his title? But I think either Spike Dudley or Paul London may win since Chavo & London started their feud...
5. WWE Tag-Team Championships (Triple-Threat Elimination Match)
Eddie Guerrero & Rey Mysterio (C) vs. The Bashams vs. Mark Jindrak & Luther Reigns
Eddie & Rey are said to break up on Smackdown and then feud for a while so it might be Eddie vs. Rey at WM, but as far as the Champions I think they will retain their titles
6. Women's Championship (Fatal-Four Way)
Trish Stratus (C) vs. Victoria vs. Molly Holly vs. Alex Laree
I hope Trish retains the title, but I honestly think Victoria is going to win just because the Triple-Threat on Raw (Trish vs. Victoria vs. Molly- 2/21/05) (Alex Laree is excpected to debut on Raw in just a few short weeks) (Impactwrestling.com)
Trish vs. Christy is defenetly not going to happen Christy has no in-ring experience. Molly might get the title she hasen't had it for a very long time.
7. World Tag-Team Championships (Triple-Threat Elimination Match)
William Regal & Tajiri (C) vs. La Resistiance vs. The Hurricane & Rosey
La Resistiance is probably going to win this one, William Regal & Tajiri aren't very good champions William & Eugene are better off togethor...
8. Intercontnental Championship (Fatal-Four Way)
Shelton Benjamin (C) vs. Gene Snitsky vs. Maven vs. Muhammad Hassan
I don't think Maven or Muhammad might be in this match, but Shelton will retain his title no matter who he faces
9. Raw & Smackdown Tag-Team Match
The Undertaker & Kane vs. Gene Snitsky & Heidenrich
This match is defenetly going to happen, it is said to be, but it might be Undertaker vs. Randy Orton in a Legend vs. Legend Killer Match, who knows??? But for the match Kane & Undertaker are going to win. I don't know what type of match it will be might be an Inferno or Burried Alive or just a plain Tag-Team Match, but I'm hoping this will happen.
10. Raw & Smackdown Match
Kurt Angle vs. Shawn Michaels
Since the Royal Rumble, I think this match is going to happen, and Shawn Michaels challenged him to this match. I think it might be a sumbission match, but if not its a singles match. I really don't know who is going to win (it's that good!) it may go either way???
11. Raw Match
Chris Benoit vs. Chris Masters
I'm not sure about this one, but again It might be a sumbission match since both know submission moves, again it might be a singles match, but if this match does happen Benoit is going to win this one.
12. Raw & Smackdown Tag-Team Match (...)
Stacy Keibler & Christy Hemme vs. Torrie Wilson & Joy
I hope this happens, but It might be a waste like last years, but Christy is the new diva and Joy won the 2005 Rookie Diva, and both Stacy & Torrie have little in-ring experience, but if it does happens Christy & Stacy are going to win. I think the (...) 6 Diva Tag-Team Match might happen (Christy, Maria, & Candice vs. Joy, Michelle, & Lauren to appear on a Playboy issue that's a good idea)
(...)
Movie Review: The Showcase in Tinseltown
Summary: 5 Stars
I was at this show live and it was absolutely amazing. It was my second WWE pay per view event, after WrestleMania XIX and I feel priveleged to have been a part of what I consider two of the very best (if not the best) WrestleManias ever.
Tag Champion vs. Tag Champion: Eddie Guerrero vs. Rey Mysterio
This was a really good opener. They start on a rather leisurely pace but quickly pick it up with some VERY high profile spots. Rey has mask trouble during this match which gets a bit distracting, but he wins with a hurricanrana roll-up and, though Eddie was a good sport, I smell a heel turn. 3 stars
Money in the Bank Ladder Match:
I probably had the most real fun during this match, as the rest of the night got so emotional. Each man stands out at different times and each plays a different and awesome role. Christian is the cowardly heel, Shelton the determined newcomer, Benoit the hardboiled veteran, Edge the desperate heel, Kane the dominant monster, and Jericho the innovator. My man Edge steals it at the end of an awesome, awesome match. 4.25 stars.
At this point Hulk comes out and kicks Muhammad Hassan's ass, and everyone almost loses their voice early in the night. A true WrestleMania moment.
Legend vs. Legend Killer: Undertaker vs. Randy Orton
I enjoyed this match a lot more than I thought I would. The nearfalls were awesome and each man played their parts to a T. This is the first great Undertaker match I remember in some time and Randy Orton is awfully close to becoming a true legend. After some interference from Cowboy Bob Orton, Undertaker manages to make it 13-0 with the tombstone. 3.5 stars
Women's Championship: Trish Stratus vs. Christy Hemme w/ Lita
I didn't hate this match at all. It was too short to be really "good," but what were we to expect? I was pretty impressed with Christy for this being her first real match as she looked good in there and didn't blow anything major. Trish, the incumbent champion retains after doing a a good job of leading Christy by the hand to something watchable at least. 1.5 stars
Kurt Angle vs. Shawn Michaels
My God, this match was INCREDIBLE. I was a complete basket-case by the end of it, as was most of the crowd. This was a true wrestling match and is sure to go down as one of the greatest ever. Angle and Michaels are true icons and I just can't say enough good things about either them, or their show-stealing match. Kurt wins with the ankle-lock after Shawn holds on for longer than anyone I can ever remember. 5 stars, easy.
Up next was the Piper's Pit with Stone Cold Steve Austin. It felt surreal to have been there for both of Roddy Piper's triumphant WrestleMania comebacks. This was a fun segment with Piper poking fun at the "WHAT!?" chants and Stone Cold demonstrating his usual greatness. Carlito makes his way out, but isn't cool enough to dodge a Piper-eye-poke and Stone Cold Stunner. Piper gets pretty tipsy with Austin before receiving a stunner all his own. Fun WrestleMania moment.
Sumo Match: Big Show vs. Akebono
Well, I don't think I can rate this as it wasn't an actual wrestling match, but it was short and at least entertaining. The crowd had a higher interest level than I thought they would and it was certainly a unique WrestleMania moment. Akebono wins.
WWE Championship: John "Bradshaw" Layfield vs. John Cena
This wasn't a bad match, but was certainly the most disappointing of the night. It was just too short and lacked the drama essential in a WrestleMania main event, having almost no near-falls and an abrupt finish. Cena wins with the F-U. 2 stars.
Next is the Hall of Fame. Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Jimmy Hart, Paul Orndorff, Bob Orton, Iron Sheik, and Nikolai Volkoff are escorted out by some non-wrestling divas and are honored in a touching WrestleMania moment.
World Heavyweight Championship: HHH w/ Ric Flair vs. Batista
Not an awesome wrestling match, but the story was incredible and it was very well done for being mostly a power match. The crowd was very into it, the finish was sizzling hot, and it definitely sent us all home happy. Seeing Batista power out of the pedigree was OH SO satisfying. Batista wins with the powerbomb. 3.5 stars.
Overall, a completely solid show with nothing horrible at all and a number of good to great matches and unforgettable moments. WrestleMania 21 has a truly unique feeling that I will always enjoy. This show definitely has my endorsement.
Movie Review: Iron Sheik's Speech is Worth the Price of the DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
I had the privilege of seeing this show live ringside at Staples Center, and this 3 disc set is the best way possible to capture it. Every aspect of not only the nine match show but the entire week is covered in great detail. Here is what you get over the course of the show:
DISC ONE:
- Lilian Garcia sings "America the Beautiful"
She sings with a great voice and there's a great video package of the WWE superstars visiting our troops in Iraq.
- Rey Mysterio vs Eddie Guerrero
This was a very good match between two guys who know how to put on a great one. It was hindered a bit by Rey fiddling with his mask, but a very good Lucha match. ***1/2
- JBL, Basham Brothers, Orlando Backstage
A good vignette to have JBL/Orlando meet HHH/Flair.
- Money In the Bank Ladder Match
Chris Jericho, Chris Benoit, Christian, Edge, Kane, & Shelton Benjamin made yet another classic Wrestlemania ladder match. More than just a spot show, this told a great story, and established Shelton Benjamin as a superstar ****1/2
- Eugene attacked by Hassan and Davari
...and saved by Hulk Hogan! An unforgettable segment.
- Undertaker vs Randy Orton
Wow! This was the sleeper match of the show. Even Orton's father Bob came out with the running gag of the fractured arm. A really creative finish, too. ***1/2
- Trish Stratus vs Christy Hemme
Security took away any Edge-Lita signs, and this brief match was a good chance for us to go get more beer.
- Shawn Michaels vs Kurt Angle
I've been to a dozen shows, including six PPVs, and I have to honestly say this is the best match I have personally seen live. And that includes Bret Hart vs Chris Benoit in the "Owen" match in Kansas City. The last minute is absolutely perfect. You need to watch this match over and over. And over *****
- Basic Instinct / Taxi Driver Parodies
See disc 2 for my comments here.
- Piper's Pit with Steve Austin
This segment was dynamite. These guys were perfect with mics and Carlito Cool, who interfered here is on his way to being golden on the microphone.
- Sumo Match, Big Show vs Akebono
Slightly novel and interesting, but thankfully brief
DISC TWO:
-WWE Championship Match : JBL vs John Cena
Was this a good match? No. Did it switch the title over after a long heel run by JBL? Yes. Enough said. *1/2
- WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2005
Everyone in this class was in Wrestlemania in 1985. I'll cover this in detail in Disc 3, but this was a very nice and appropriate segment.
- World Heavyweight Championship: HHH vs Batista
A very good match that people had waited a long time for. These guys told a good main event story with a great ending. ***
- Main Event Promotional Spots
Movie Parodies
-Forrest Gump, Braveheart, A Few Good Men, Taxi Driver, Gladiator, Basic Instinct, Pulp Fiction, Dirty Harry, When Harry Met Sally
While WM usually lands in a random city without any theme tie-in, this year WWE took advantage of being in LA and used a thorough Hollywood theme. Hence these brilliant movie parodies. The two best ones hands down are Basic Instinct and Taxi Driver.
- Outtakers & Bloopers
Career Highlight Packages
- Shawn Michaels, Kurt Angle, Undertaker
- Hollywood Boulevard Event
- Superstar Appearances
- Battle Royal
Booker T won this 30 man Smackdown vs Raw match.
- Motorhead Unplugged w/ HHH
HHH rehearses his entrance backstage with Motorhead jamming unplugged.
DISC THREE:
2005 Induction Ceremony
- Previous Inductees
- Nikolai Volkoff
- "Cowboy" Bob Orton
- The Iron Sheik
Okay, I haven't laughed as hard as I did during this seven, or eight, or twelve minute speech in I don't know how long.
- Paul Orndorff
- Jimmy Hart
Man, this was a good speech. Jimmy Hart reminds you why you are a wrestling fan. This speech was awesome.
- Roddy Piper
Great speech, great introduction by Ric Flair.
- Hulk Hogan
These last two were the highlights of this disc, and this was a very welcome addition.
All in all, this is the best WWE released so far this year, and is well worth your investment. Add it to your wish list.