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Movie Reviews of WWE: WrestleMania 22
Movie Review: By far one of the best Wrestlemania's I've seen. A complete surprise
Summary: 5 Stars
Since WCW died, WWE had progressively toned down their content to be less innovative and more formulaic. Why bust your ass to be the best if you're the only show in town?
Despite this terrible legacy, Wrestlemania 22 shocked me. Shocked. It was an event harkening back to those days in WWF when a series of foul missteps could have fans changing the channel to watch Nitro. Aside from a small few forgettable matches, the majority of this event was truly a surprise to a disillusioned smark like me.
World Tag Team Championship
The Big Show and Kane (C) vs Carlito and Chris Masters
This was an odd pairing for the challengers, and while they ultimately didn't work out, the match didn't exactly suffer as a result. This was one of those "just there" matches, obligatory to add some tag-team action to a 4 hour event. (5/10)
Money in the Bank Ladder Match
The only fault with this match was it was too short. Everyone was on edge in this match, and totally on. It was eight men all fighting at once in a ladder match, and while the WWE prefers not to have an all-out brawl occuring save in Royal Rumbles or Battle Royals, the one-on-ones went on with various superstars changing places so fluidly that you'd think everyone was out there fighting at once. There was never a slow point in this match which dragged it down, and even Ric Flair managed to make a few of the other superstars look good despite his inexperience in specialty matches. (10/10)
United States Championship
Chris Benoit vs John Bradshaw Layfield (C)
How far Benoit has fallen! Not meaning his tragic murder-suicide incident, I refer to how he was a great wrestler, main eventing Wrestlemania XX and winning the Heavyweight championship for the first time. Two years later, while untalented hacks like John Cena reach "exalted" status, Benoit is out jobbing to cowardly heels in mid-card matches. Little in this match looked very good, and it was a bad way for Benoit's career to wind up after a stunning Wrestlemania victory two years prior. (4/10)
Mick Foley vs Edge
This hardcore match was heavily hyped up beforehand, and so much so afterwards that Foley turned heel and faced off against his idol and Tommy Dreamer at ECW One Night Stand the next June. This wasn't the best hardcore match I've ever seen, but it was certainly an amazing and extreme match, climaxing with a spear by Edge to Foley through a flaming table. (10/10)
The Boogeyman vs Booker T and Sharmell
The fact that anyone tries to take this Boogeyman gimmick seriously is really sad for Smackdown and the WWE in general. The guy who plays Santino Morella currently had it right when he broke kayfabe in an OVW match by laughing at The Boogeyman. You'd have to laugh at him if the WWE didn't take it so seriously. He belongs among the ranks of Doink the Clown and Gobbledygooker. This match sucked. (0/10)
Women's Championship
Trish Stratus (C) vs Mickie James
This far into WWE's reign unopposed, you expect nothing from the Women's division but scantily clad women with implants catfighting in bra and panties. That match occurs later---THIS match was by far the best match I've seen two women in in years. These two were just ON this night, and it played out for an amazing match, which saw the fans turn against Trish and start cheering the heel--Mickie James. (9/10)
Casket Match
The Undertaker vs Mark Henry
Mark Henry is one of those aforementioned talentless hacks the WWE pushes to high-card status while ignoring the likes of Benoit and others. He's so fat and appalling a wrestler it's disgusting. The Undertaker has to make him look good, or as his previous gimmick said, "make him famous". The greatest point of the match is where Undertaker, a 6'10", 320 pound man, ran across the ring, and leapt over the ropes at least 10 feet through the air onto Mark Henry, soaring over the heads of the referees holding the casket at the edge of the ring. Everything else was unremarkable. (6/10)
Shawn Michaels vs Vince McMahon
I think Shawn Michaels is a poor wrestler, and Vince McMahon isn't so much a wrestler as he is just a character that arouses the worst heel heat any heel could ever generate. But this match was little of a match than it was a brutal, extreme, and full of high spots. From McMahon dominating the early stages, to Michaels coming back at him, handcuffing Shane to the bottom rope, and leaping off a 20 foot ladder onto McMahon (with a garbage can over his head) through a table, this was a match that could almost rival the Foley vs Edge match earlier in the night. (10/10)
World Heavyweight Championship
Kurt Angle (C) vs Rey Mysterio vs Randy Orton
The last few Angle matches I've watched on DVD were major disappointments, and Mysterio in WWE is not the same Mysterio in ECW and WCW. And yet someone on the booking staff pulled the right moves, and this turned out to be the best wrestling match of the night. No hardcore or weapons, these three went at each other magnificently, in a match caliber that could only be second-rate because it was a Smackdown main event. And it was far better than the RAW main event. (10/10)
Playboy Pillow Fight
Torrie Wilson vs Candice Michelle
This is that awful Women's match I mentioned before. (0/10)
WWE Championship
Triple H vs John Cena (C)
This one astounded me, but ultimately disappointed. First off, each man had a unique entrance special for the occasion. Triple H's was magnificent, as he came out to "King of Kings" in a style much like Conan the Barbarian, complete with a massive sledgehammer prop beside his throne. My only gripe was that the song cut off and he went down to the ring to "The Game" instead. Cena's entrance was just awful. First we're treated to at least a five minute black and white "idiot" documentary about gangsters flourishing in the Great Depression, and how gangsters had "hustle, loyalty, respect". Then the most cliche' 1960s "Batman"-esque music plays as a group of men (CM Punk included, pre-ECW) dressed as gangsters come out in a 1930s style car, giving their best "Aaa, see? How you like that, see? I've got a gun, see?" looks while waving fake Tommy guns around. Cena isn't even in the car, as he comes down the ramp with an equally fake gun, shooting it around while touting "hustle, loyalty, respect".
A less dismal main event you're not likely to find, and neither a more dismal one. Triple H is a brawler with lots of charisma, and Cena just plain can't wrestle. But the audience is what truly shocked me here. In shades of the ECW One Night Stand to come, much of the audience was against Cena, booing him as he traded punches with Triple H, and even a small portion of the audience chanting "You can't wrestle!" as Cena was "wrestling" Triple H. Only about half the audience was against Cena, but this half was undoubtedly the loudest. Other than that, the match was lackluster, and Cena's victory only cements his dismal legacy as the "exalted" one---similar to what Triple H had in 2000, where he is only main event status, would never drop the title for anyone save the rarest occasion, only to regain it soon after. Even worse is that Cena is not a wrestler, and his gimmick is truly terrible. (4/10)
Surprisingly, this was one of the greatest Wrestlemania's I've ever seen. Aside from a small portion of matches, including an awful main event (because Smackdown main events don't count) this was a sign of a totally un-WWE caliber pay per view. 9 out of 10.
Movie Review: A Great Mania with Amazing Extras
Summary: 5 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 Wrestlemania 22
This is one of my favorite events to watch. This DVD would have gotten 4 stars if it weren't for the amazing amount of extras on it. Although the event is generally good, it has its low and average points. I find the staging at this event to be superbly made. It really gives Wrestlemania 22 a good feel. The casing for this DVD is also great looking. WWE always does well with Wrestlemania's casing.
-Disc 1-
World Tag Team Championship
Big Show & Kane(c) VS Carlito & Chris Masters
This was an excellent choice for an opener to this event. There are some great comedy spots, high-flying spots, and power spots. This is one of the best normal tag matches I've ever seen.
RATING- 9/10
Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Ric Flair VS Rob Van Dam VS Shelton Benjamin VS Matt Hardy VS Finlay VS Bobby Lashley
Money in the Bank started at WWE WrestleMania 21 and has really made a great impact on Wrestlemania each year since. This is a spotfest, but a good one. The matches progresses nicely. RVD is the star of this match. He even does a huge splash off the ladder. You will love this one.
RATING- 8.5/10
United States Championship
Chris Benoit(c) VS JBL
The match was boring and not much happened in it. It is not terrible it is just average.
RATING- 5.5/10
Hardcore Match
Mick Foley VS Edge (Match of the DVD)
This is a masterpiece of a match. Mick Foley wanted a Wrestlemania moment and he's got one now. Barbwire, chairs, cookie sheets, stairs, and even fire all come into play in this match. Both men take a beating and after this match are bloody messes. Mick has had some great Hardcore matches with Triple H (WWE Royal Rumble 2000) and Randy Orton (WWE Backlash 2004) recently, but this match is the best out of all of them.
RATING- 10/10
Boogeyman VS Booker T & Sharmell
The segments leading up to this match are funny and the match can be funny at times too. The problem is that this match took time away from other matches on the card.
RATING- 4/10
WWE Women's Championship Match
Trish Stratus(c) VS Mickie James
This match is one of the best women's matches in a very long time. The ending is messed up and that takes away from the match, but it is still excellent.
RATING- 8/10
Casket Match
Undertaker VS Mark Henry
The last 3 moves in this match are awesome. Everything else is boring and consists of punches mostly. The last three moves save this from being horrible though. Undertaker has had many better Wrestlemania matches, including against Triple H at WWE WrestleMania X-Seven and against Ric Flair at WWE WrestleMania X8. Undertaker has also had better casket matches, including against Heidenreich at WWE Royal Rumble 2005.
RATING- 6.5/10
No Holds Barred Match
Shawn Michaels VS Mr. McMahon
McMahon gets the crap beat out of him for almost the entire match. JR's commentary is great in this match. There are many cool spots and it really feels like HBK is evolving during the match. I like the fact that McMahon doesn't try to make himself equal to HBK like at WWE WrestleMania XIX where Hogan and McMahon are set as equal opponents.
RATING- 8.5/10
Extras Include-
18-Man Interpromotional Battle Royal
The match is nothing special and doesn't have any high spots at all. This is just to warm the early crowd up.
RATING- 3/10
Vignettes
-Disc 2-
World Heavyweight Championship
Kurt Angle(c) VS Rey Mysterio VS Randy Orton
Another reviewer related this match to something you would find on TNA Wrestling: The Best of the X Division Volume 1. I absolutely agree with him. This match was much too short but it was very fast paced and well done. Angle is the star of this match. The crowd is into Angle the entire match.
RATING- 9/10
Playboy Pillow Fight
Torrie Wilson VS Candice Michelle
Even by Pillow Fight standards, this is horrible. Luckily, Candice has been working at her wrestling skills and has gotten better since this.
RATING- 1/10
WWE Championship
John Cena(c) VS Triple H
The crowd is really into this match. They are booing Cena and cheering Triple H. Half the battle for entertainment is already won. Sadly, not much else happens in the match. There are a few near falls, but that is all.
RATING- 7/10
Extras Include-
Mick Foley Getting Stitches
Rey Mysterio Celebration
Wrestlemania Post Show (From WWE.com)
John Cena Addresses the Chicago Fans (Raw-4/3/06)
Saturday Night's Main Event (Full)
Raw Main Event VS Smackdown Main Event
Triple H & John Cena VS Kurt Angle/Rey Mysterio/Randy Orton
This was a good, fast paced way to start off the show. There are a lot of finishers and expected turns.
RATING-6/10
The Cutting Edge
Edge & Lita with Special Guest Mick Foley
Beer Drinking Contest
Stone Cold VS JBL
Trish Stratus & Mickie James VS Victoria & Candice Michelle
This is just your average women's tag match that you see all the time. This is used more to push a Mickie/Stratus feud.
RATING-4.5/10
Mark Henry/Undertaker Confrontation
Street Fight
Shawn Michaels VS Shane McMahon
This is a great fight. It is even better than the match that HBK and Vince have at Wrestlemania. There is an insane ladder/table spot that sums up the entire match.
RATING-9/10
-Disc 3-
WWE Hall of Fame-Class of 2006
The Blackjacks
Verne Gagne
William "The Refrigerator" Perry
Sensational Sherri
Tony Atlas
Gene Okerland
Eddie Guerrero
Bret "Hit Man" Hart
Movie Review: Old School Mentality
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been a fan of the WWE all my life and have seen a lot of great matches and events. So I am appalled to hear from fans nowadays putting events like this one down. I'm going to go through every match and give you a REAL fan's perspective!
World Tag Team Championship
Kane & Big Show Vs. Carlito & Chris Masters
-This match was not bad. It was better than expected. Kane used some high-flying moves and Carlito carried himself very well. This match was to set up an angle between Carlito and Masters. The match however did have you believe that the "young lions" would walk away with the gold, which makes the fallout RAW such a blowout.
All in all solid match, good opener.
Money in the Bank Ladder Match:
-Let's get something straight. RVD is a fantastic wrestler. He has my respect for giving his all in every single match he participates in. BUT that doesn't mean that he can carry the ball for the WWE. J.R once said that "RVD is the greatest superstar never to be World Champion" and it should stay that way. Many people will disagree and say that WWE has kept RVD down for too long. I respect him, but from the bottom of my heart I do NOT believe that when the time comes that he can carry the torch for the company(besides Triple H probably won't even let him try).
The match itself was alright and I have to agree that SmackDown is being left in the shadows. OK match, but not as good as the WM 21 one though.
2 on 1 Handicap Match
BoogeyMan Vs. Booker T & Sharmell
-Why do this? Personally I enjoy Booker T's work but the wife angle is so old. Granted they are really married, but so were Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth and we all know how that turned out.
Boogeyman is an alright character. A little of the deep end of the pool nonetheless.
This match, like all the Boogeyman's matches doesn't feature great technical skill, but rather the Boogeyman's weird antics. Cool for SmackDown and their PPVs, but not for WrestleMania.
Squash Match.
U.S Championship
Chris Benoit Vs. JBL
-Right off the bat I'll just say that I'm not a JBL supporter. I don't understand why he is still around. Honestly I damn near fall asleep every time he gets in the ring. The only thing that keeps him going is his interview skills if you ask me.
Benoit is a great wrestler. Great technician.
This match could have been better, but still average. Typical JBL match. Yawn.
Once again JBL has a title. Rip-off. Benoit gets screwed more than Courtney Love on prom-night.
Harcore Match
Edge Vs. Mick Foley
-Great match. A lot of violence. Edge taking the bumps is great. Simple reason. Edge is not a main event guy. He could be though. Back when Edge was doing his thing in 2001 and 2002 I was a big Edge supporter. Why? Because he kept his mouth shut. He didn't talk and just wrestled, which was good. Since his wife stealer angle I believe that Edge has risen to the challenge and performed at a great level. Just don't talk.
This match was great. Great use of weapons. Lita finally gets hers.(Why is she not wrestling?)
Women's Championship
Trish Stratus Vs. Mickie James
-Average match. Not as good as the New Year's Revolution one, but still good. It's good to see a well executed women's match again. Trish and Mickie have great chemistry and great matches.
New champ Mickie James. It should be interesting to see where this goes.
Casket Match
Mark Henry Vs. Undertaker
-Way better than expected. Henry listened to Taker and they had an awesome match. Sadly this match however reminded of WM 11 when Taker took on King Kong Bundy. Why? No real setup, just thrown together so Taker could have a match.
The fact that it was a gimmick match reminded me of the WM 15 Hell in a Cell with Bossman.
Same thing here. WWE knew these two couldn't have a great WM type match normally so they added the Casket.
Great match. 14-0.
No Holds Barred Match
Shawn Michaels Vs. Vince McMahon
-Same concept as the casket match. Not WM quality so let's make it legal for Vince to bleed, because that's the only he's going get noticed for his in ring work(like he needs it).
I enjoyed this match. HBK can still bring out the best in anyone.
World Heavyweight Championship Match
Rey Mysterio Vs. Randy Orton Vs. Kurt Angle
-Out of sight. This match was unbelievable. Great action, awesome moves, and great in-ring competitors.
Then I looked at my watch and wondered two things. Why so short and why the ending?
This match should have been the main event. Royal Rumble winners, hello!
No offense to Rey Mysterio, but the same thing goes for him as for RVD. Can't carry the ball. Think about this. How can the company give the HEAVYWEIGHT title to somebody who doesn't even weigh 200 lbs.? For crying out loud, he can't even hold on to the Cruiserweight title, how is he going hang on to this one when these big guys come after him. We'll see.
All in all, great match. Wrong slot.
Playboy Pillow Fight
Torrie Wilson Vs. Candice Michelle
-WHY?? Why do they do it to us? And why do I read reviews where people give this "thing" 10/10. Oh yeah I forgot, because they sit on their couch at home and can't get a date and play pocket pool when the diva's come on. Get a Life of better yet get a girlfriend. JEEZ!!
Shouldn't have appeared on the card. Just skip it.
WWE Championship
John Cena Vs. Triple H
-Two things about this match:
First this is prime example of Triple H's backstage politics. He'll give ya a hell of a show if he gets to go on last. No offense to him. He's great in-ring worker and a hell of an entertainer, but the only reason this match is on last is because Stephanie got her salad tossed earlier.
Second this match was the match of the night. WHY? Because of the story these two told. You remember what stories are? No? I didn't think so. Fans nowadays consider matches with big bumps to be the match of the night. WRONG!
Wait till this DVD comes out and watch this match again. Watch for the story; not the bumps!
Great entrances by both men.
Triple H:
Conan the Barbarian. Why? King of Kings. Ring a bell?
John Cena:
Godfather. Why? Hustle, Loyalty & Respect. Something fans nowadays are lacking majorly.
In closing this WrestleMania was great. Pure and simple. Great! Except for a few things like the Pillow Thing and Handicap match, this DVD will be worth the money. Trust me.
Movie Review: Wrestlemania 22, Big time indeed
Summary: 5 Stars
Wrestlemania 22 was placed with the tagline "Big Time" so you knew the WWE had some big expectations of themselves going into the event. In this young man's opinion, they did indeed live up and exceed their own expectations. Here is the card with 1-10 ratings on the matches like everyone else does.
Match 1:
World Tag Team Championship match
Carlito and Chris Masters vs. Kane and the Big Show (champs)
Winners: Kane and the Big Show
Rating: 6.5/10
It was an okay match that didn't do much but further the Carlito and Masters dissention. Good start to an awesome night though.
Match 2:
Money in the Bank Ladder Match 2
Ric Flair vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. Matt Hardy vs. Lashley vs. Finley
Winner: Rob Van Dam
Rating: 8/10
Very well executed, exciting high spots and a happy ending to boot. Rob Van Dam is looking to get his first legit chance at the World Championship since Unforgiven 2002 and basically let the cat out of the bag by heavily hinting that he will cash it in at One Night Stand.
Match 3:
United States Championship Match
JBL w/Jillian Hall (very cute without the mole) vs. Chris Benoit (champ)
Winner: JBL (new champ)
Rating: 6/10
Aggresive match that was not too bad but did not set the world on fire either. At least the U.S. title has some credibility since former World Champions are fighting over it.
Match 4:
Hardcore Match
Edge w/Lita vs. Mick Foley
Winner: Edge
Rating: 9/10
Fantastic hardcore match with both men giving it their all. The finishing sequence was absolutely amazing and has to be seen to be believed.
Match 5:
Handicap (kinda sorta) match
Booker T. and Sharmell vs. the Boogeyman
Winner: The Boogeyman
Rating: 2/10
The only good thing about this match was the segment beforehand with Goldust, Eugene, Snitsky, Ted Dibiase, Mae Young, and Moolah commiting comedic hijinks. I am a Booker T. fan through and through and he did what he could to make the match work but it was doomed from the start. The Boogeyman is no Booker T. and I hope when he returns from injury that he'll be pushed a little slower and learn his craft a little bit.
Match 6:
Women's Championship match
Mickie James vs. Trish Stratus (champ)
Winner: Mickie James (new champ)
Rating: 7/10
I'm not to keen on Women's wrestling but these two sure can go and put on the best Women's match I've seen in the WWE in a while. I enjoy Mickie James' character and find her current storyline with Trish interesting. A first for WWE Women's wrestling in my book.
Match 7:
Casket match
the Undertaker vs. Mark Henry
Winner: The Undertaker
Rating: 5/10
I think I almost dozed off during this one and that's too bad because I love the Undertaker, he's one of my favorites. The Undertaker gave it his all but this match just was not too interesting. I did snap out of it once he did a suicide dive over the casket and actually hoisted up and Tombstoned Mark Henry. 14-0 at Wrestlemania for the Undertaker.
Match 8:
Street Fight
Vince McMahon vs. Shawn Michaels
Winner: Shawn Michaels
Rating: 10/10
Perfect exectution for this type of match. The best match with Vince McMahon since St. Valetine's Day 1999 vs. Steve Austin because the logical thing happened; Vince got destroyed. Anytime an authority figures wrestles an actually wreslter, this is what should happen. I'll remember this trashing of epic proportions for years to come.
Match 9:
Triple Threat Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
Randy Orton vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Kurt Angle (champ)
Winner: Rey Mysterio (new champ)
Rating: 8/10
This match was on it's way to 10/10 status until it ended 9:00 minutes in. Too bad they had the "pillow fight" follwing this eating up time, just five more minutes, and this could have been a 9/10, ten more and it would be a 10/10. Rey Mysterio is great and deserves a World Champsionship but I predict that Kurt Angle will get it back at Judgement Day and mow down competition until Batista is 100% and Randy Orton is back in the game, then Smackdown truely be compelling. That's just how I see it.
As I mentioned previously there was a pillow fight of sorts between Torrie Wilson and Candice. There was no use of pillows, just Torrie beating up Candice, good for a breather before the main event but it took away some good time away from Smackdown's main event. Oh well, on to the main event.
Match 10:
WWE Championship match
Triple H vs. John Cena (champ)
Winner: John Cena
Rating: 9.5/10
Bizarre entrances aside, this match was exciting and definately tossed a curveball at me when Cena won via submission. I was so sure that Triple H was going to win, it looked inevitable. I was ready to see my favorite wrestler (Triple H) win the title for the 11th time and bam, with about ten minutes of air time left, Triple H heads for the Pedigree but Cena gets a crazy reverse and locks in the STFU. I thought for sure that Triple H was going to get the ropes, hit a low blow or get a fancy counter, hit the Pedigree and make the rabid Chicago fans happy. Instead, Triple H taps and the Chicago crowd as well as myself becomes shocked. This was already a good enough match from both Triple H and Cena but the crowd made it even more compelling. Definately worthy of a Wrestlemania Main Event.
Closing Comments: This card far exceeded expectations and definatley has things looking good for the WWE in the near future. Thus far, the WWE is following up on Wrestlemania quite well with Backlash looking to be great and the revival of the King of the Ring on Smackdown!. I haven't been shocked by a finish like I was with Triple H vs. John Cena in a while and I've been watching wrestling for about 13-14 years (I'm 18 now). In fact, the last time I was that shocked was Goldberg's first WCW loss, I couldn't believe that. But I digress, Wrestlemania 22 is worth the 20 or more dollars on DVD especially considered the boatload of extras that are bound to be on it.
Movie Review: WRESTLEMANIA 22 WAS AWESOME (except for Cena retaining his title...that SUCKED)
Summary: 5 Stars
World Tag Team Championship 7/10
Big Show & Kane(champions) vs Chris Masters & Carlito
Nice Tag Team Championship match, the best one I've seen in a long time.
Surprisingly there was some high risk offense from Kane. Crowd seemed to be
into Carlito. Kane wins after the chokeslam on Carlito. Masters & Carlito have
some words after the match.
Money In The Bank Interpromotional Match 10/10
Matt Hardy vs Shelton Benjamin vs RVD vs Ric Flair vs Finlay vs Lashley
This match was AWESOME. There was alot of high risks moves in
this Ladder Match. Flair gets hurt in like the first 3 minutes of the match
and gets take to the back only to return a couple of minutes later. There is
alot of "ECW" chants. Sweet moment when Benjamin leap frogs from the
ropes onto the Ladder. Rob Van Dam picks up the win after he knocks Hardy
and Benjamin off the Ladder.
WWE U.S Championship 7/10
Chris Benoit(champion) vs John "Bradshaw" Layfield
This was a very hard hitting match up. JBL gets alot of heat for using
Eddie Guerrero's moves. JBL cheats by holding the ropes to beat Benoit and
win the U.S Championship.
Hardcore Match 10/10
Edge w/Lita vs Mick Foley
Three words....OH MY GOD...This match was BRUTAL and Lita
looked smoking hot in her outfit. After seeing this match, I think that Vince
should bring back the Hardcore Title (I missed those matches). In this
match between The Hardcore Legend and The Rated R Superstar, we saw
them use tables, chairs, cookie sheets, barbed wire, road signs & thumbtacks.
Heck, Socko even went hardcore when he got wrapped in barbed wire.
AWESOME moment when Edge speared Foley through the ropes through
a flaming table on the outside to pick up the win.....Match of the Night in
my opinion.
Handicap Match 5/10
Booker T & Sharmell vs The Boogeyman
Short match. The Boogeyman is very sloppy. Boogeyman wins
after a modified Baldo Bomb on Booker T.
WWE Women's Championship Match 6/10
Trish Stratus(champion) vs Mickie James
This was a hard hitting Woman's match. Trish is heavily booed for
some reason. This is probably the best Woman's match at Wrestlemania
to date. Mickie wins after a chick kick on Trish.
Casket Match 8/10
The Undertaker vs Mark Henry
Pretty good match. The Undertaker delivers an awesome dive
over the top rope and the casket onto Mark Henry. Taker then gives
Henry the Tombstone Piledriver and then puts him in the Casket and
wins. Taker is now 14-0.
No Holds Barred Match 10/10
Vince McMahon vs Shawn Michaels
This match is very entertaining and has alot of interference
from The Spirit Squad & Shane McMahon. Theres a cool moment when
Shawn throws one member of the Spirit Squad onto the rest of the members
who are outside of the ring. This was an awesome match. Shawn basically
beat the crap out of the Chairman. There was an awesome table spot when
HBK jumped off a 20 ft ladder delivering an elbow into the black heart
of the Chairman and putting him through a table. Shawn wins after a Sweet
Chin Music. Vince gives him the finger as he is being stretchered away.
World Heavyweight Championship Match 9/10
Kurt Angle(champion) vs Rey Mysterio vs Randy Orton
Cool spot when they do a double german suplex and Rey goes flying.
Angle is on fire in the beginning of the match. It was a great match, but it was
was too short. I don't even think it reached the 10 minute mark. But it was
good while it lasted. Rey won after a 619 and West Coast Pop on Orton.
Playboy Pillow Fight 4/10
Torrie Wilson vs Candice Michelle
Both girls looked really really hot. I wish this would have been a
replaced with a Cruiserweight match, but oh well. This match got some
"Boring" chants. Torrie won with a roll up. I have no clue why they called
it a pillow fight, because they never used the pillows, lol.
WWE Championship 8/10
John Cena(champion) vs Triple H
The beginning of this match confused me, because of the entrances with
the gang members and everything. Triple H's entrance last year was way cooler
than the one this year....he looked like an idiot in that outfit. Triple H is the man
and i'm glad everyone booed Cena, because he's a sorry champion. He was
cooler when he was a heel and actually rapped and did his gimmick well. The
guy needs to get some wrestling skills. And people were chanting "You Can't
Wrestle" at him as well, lol. He'll probably become cool again once he
becomes a heel again like he was in 2003 when he was actually rapping like
everynight. Now I think i've only heard him rap like 5 times over the last 2 t0
3 years. But like I said, the crowd was into seeing Cena getting beat down. In
my opinion, Triple H carried Cena the whole match....(doesn't everybody
carry Cena). Cena is definitely not the next Tripl H, Stone Cold, The Rock,
Hulk Hogan, Breat Hart or Kurt Angle and he'll never be as popular or over as
they were. It was a pretty decent match though. Its total B.S that Triple H lost.
I just hope that after Cena loses the title, that he never wins it back because
he is a sorry champion.
Overall, this WrestleMania has been the best WrestleMania since
WrestleMania 17 in 2001. I would reccommend any wrestling fan to buy
this PPV for the Ladder Match, Hardcore Match, No Holds Barred Match,
Triple Threat Match & WWE Championship match.
P.S: Gene Snitzky is SICK (You'll see what I mean when you watch it)