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Movie Reviews of WWE - Wrestlemania 24 [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: Best Wrestlemania since Wrestlemania 20. WWE is improving it's Pay-Per-Views.
Summary: 4 Stars
Hi guys. It's me Preston doing another WWE or TNA Pay-Per-View Review with this PPV being WWE's typical PPV of the year, Wrestlemania 24. Before I begin reviewing it, TNA and WWE Fans got to admit that WWE is improving it's PPV's recently since Survivor Series 2007. If you watch WWE's Pay-Per-View's in 2007, you know you see improvement as the only great WWE PPV's in 2007 were Survivor Series, Wrestlemania 23, Backlash and The Great American Bash. This Wrestlemania has got to be the best Wrestlemania since Wrestlemania 20. 21, 22 and 23 weren't bad Wrestlemania's but could of been alot better. Aside from 1 to 2 bad matches on the card, this was a pretty pay-per-view.....anyways, let's get started.
Note: The first ACTCAL match on the card was a 24 Man Battle Royal to determite a Number 1 Contender to face Chavo Guerrero for the ECW Title later on at Wrestlemania 24 however, this match up was only seen by the Wrestlemania 24 live crowd and the WWE website. It wasn't part of the PPV. I don't want to bother reviewing the match because some people may have not seen the match and the match may don't appear on WWE Wrestlemania 24 DVD when it comes out. I hate to spoil the match but, Kane won the match as he will be facing Chavo Guerrero later on in the PPV. Please countinue reading if you want to see the first offical match on the Pay-Per-View.
Match#1:
Belfast Brawl:
J.B.L. (John Bradshaw Layfield) vs. Finlay with Hornswoogle:
This was a pretty good match to start off the show. Finlay and J.B.L. each took sick weapon shots to each other and the two carried each other making the match move at a nice pace. One of the best moments of the match was when Finlay tried to dive through the ring ropes on J.B.L. on the outside, J.B.L. hit him with a Trash Can Lid when Finlay was diving through the ropes causing a few members of the crowd to chant, "HOLY S***!" Even though, I hated the angle of why this match was made, it made the match seem better. Good match for what it was.
Match Rating: 8/10
Match#2:
Money in the Bank Ladder Match:
John Morrison vs. Chris Jericho vs. CM Punk vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. Carlito vs. Mr. Kennedy vs. MVP:
Note: Jeff Hardy was supposed to be in the match but due to being suspeneded, he was not allowed to be in the match.
This match was great and sick in a good way. This match also proves why how much Morrison and Shelton are underated in the WWE. Shelton took a sick fall through a ladder breaking it in half much like what happened at last year's Wrestlemania with Jeff Hardy and Edge. John Morrison also got hurt pretty badly it seemed in this match, too. He performed a NICE 3-Way Tower of Doom of the Ladder on his opponents and Matt Hardy also made a nice surpise interfering in the match on MVP. This money in the bank match was probably not as good as last year's since this Money in The Bank was shorter but, it was ceritanly better then Wrestlemania's 21 and 22 Money in the Bank Ladder Matches. I'm also glad that CM Punk since I hope he will get a major push in the near future.
Match Rating: 9/10
Match#3:
Raw vs. Smackdown! Wrestlemania Match:
Umaga vs. Batista:
This match wasn't very good. Umaga is complete trash in the ring and Batista can only put on decent matches depending on whom he is facing in the ring. Shocking, the crowd was behind Umaga alot in this match giving him "U-U-UMAGA!" Chants to him. This match wasn't very good and I can't really think of anything good of the match other then at least the match was short.
Match Rating: 4/10
Match#4:
ECW Championship Match:
Kane vs. Chavo Guerrero:
This match only lasted for say...about 7 or 8 seconds as Kane became the new ECW Champion. I'm glad to see Kane become champion but seriously coudn't WWE at least tried to have to some time worked on this match? Other then that the only good thing about this match was Kane being the new champion.
Match Rating: 5/10 for Kane being new ECW Champion, 1/10 for actcal wrestling.
Match#5:
Carrer Threating Match:
Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels (HBK):
Don't get me wrong I have respect for Ric Flair but, his time with the WWE was done a LONG TIME AGO as his carrer was over like 5 years ago. But, at least it shows the guy has the heart for the company and still able to put on good matches for him being in his 60's. The match started off kind of slow paced but, once Shawn performed a big fall as he did a Moonsault off the ropes onto the Announce breaking it in half, the match started getting very good. There was alot of drama going into this match and the crowd was very entrained in this match. Flair making Shawn perform a superkick to end his carrer was a good way to end it. Ric was be ceritanly missed.
Match Rating: 8/10
Match#6:
Bunnymania Divas Tag Team Lumberjill Match featuring Snoop Dog:
Beth Phoenix and Melina vs. Maria and Ashley:
Lumberjills:
Kaite Lea Burchill, Jillian Hall, Kelly Kelly, Mickie James, Cherry, Michelle McCool, Eve Torres, Victoria, Maryse and Layla:
Note: Candice Michelle was supposed to be in this match but due to a re-broke clavicle.
This wasn't a very good match for a ladies match. I have no idea why WWE pushes "Playboy Covergirls Evecandy divas" instead of of their WWE Divas that can wrestle. (Victoria, Torrie, Mickie, Kaite Lea and Candice). Espically at Wrestlemania. When I think of Beth Phoenix, I think of her as the Great Khali or Umaga for the Women's Division. Beth is don't great in the ring squashing her opponents for no reason at all. She reallly needs to step up her game in the ring. Maria and Melina were the work horses in this match but, they coudn't really save the match from trash (Not to sound sexist because WWE Divas DO put on good matches but, not this one.) I suppose if your a women's wrestling fan, the TNA Knockouts are best suited for you. The only good things about this match was Snoop Dog, Lawler Jerry and Marella battling during the match.
Match Rating: 5/10
Match#7:
Triple Threat Match for the WWE Championship:
Randy Orton vs. Triple H vs. John Cena:
I'm about as shocked as I'm sure as anybody Randy retained his WWE Belt here consiering I heard Triple H or Cena would get the belt, anyways for the match up....this match was pretty good but, I wished they could of put on a longer match then this. This match was about 8 to 9 minutes long while it should of been 11 to 13 mintues long and for whatsoever reason there was some light effect diffculties going in bewteen this and the BunnyMania match. The three put on a great match even though the ending was a little screwed up, the match was pretty good for the RAW Main Event.
Match Rating: 8/10
Match#8:
Floyd "Money" Mayweather vs. Big Show:
Before I review this match, the WWE tried to made Big Show the heel (bad guy) in this match while they tried to make Floyd the babyface in the match (good guy) for why the WWE tried to do that is beyond me.....anyways....
This match was a love it or hate it match. Sure the match had a mix of enterinament and wrestling into it but, some fans like more wrestling into they're matches then others. (Not to sound Biased.) The match started off VERY Slow as I'm sure the crowd was about to the chant "Boring!" but once Big Show started hitting Floyd, the crowd was getting very livid in this match and the match started getting ALOT better. The crowd boo'ed the heck out of Floyd when he won the match. Even though it was a good match, I don't understand why WWE wasted over $10 Million Dollars, (Not a joke) just to have Floyd wrestle at a match. This match was like the Wrestlemania 23 Vince and Trump match. WWE trying to get gain some national attention here in the match...Anyways very good match which was a surpise.
Match Rating: 8/10
Main Event:
World Heavyweight Championship Match:
Edge vs. Undertaker:
VERY GOOD Main Event. This was likely go down as a good contender for Match of the Year. Both man put on a great match. One of the best parts of the match was Undertaker performing his old-school parts of his match. It was given very good timing and Edge and Undertaker put on good moves to each other as if somebody hit theyr'e finishing move on the opponent, they would kick out. Even though I don't like Wrestlemania Main Events to end by submission, I thought the ending ended alright.
Match Rating: A Perfect 10/10.
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Overall:
This was the best Wrestlemania since Wrestlemania 20 and this was a Pay-Per-View I would give a 4.5/5 rather then a 4. If it wasn't for the Kane vs. Chavo and Batista vs. Umaga match, the PPV would of been perfect and I would of given it a perfect 5/5. I recommend you buy this PPV, even though I didn't give it a perfect 5 out 5. Thanks for reading. My nxt TNA Or WWE PPV will be Lockdown 2008 by TNA and Backlash 2008 by the WWE.
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Movie Review: good wrestle mania however not the best.
Summary: 4 Stars
overall i would say it was good mostly toward the end. I was dissipointed buy some matches and suprised by others. I also loved that it was outdoors.
MATCHES:
JBL V. FINLAY(bellfest brwl) - good way to start mania. A lot of funny parts and was exiting to watch and it was better then i expected. 8/10
MONEY IN THE BANK LADDER MATCH- AH this match was soo disapointing. i wass really looking forward to it one of my favs however i was very disipointed. dont get me wrong i liked some parts and laked because of jeff but some suprising parts like matt coming in. winner? idk y cm won but im not too happy. 7.5/10
UMAGA V. BATISTA- ok heres the deal this match was so anticipated i was soo exited for this match 2 beasts go at it....it was boring. no exiting pints in the match and all it was, was umaga winning the whole match untill batista hit an ugly batista bomb. not very good. 5.5/10
ecw championchip match: CHAVO(c) V. KANE- haha idk what happend i just staired at the tv, i blinked and it was over..scinse its kane tho i was happy. 5/10(i would of gave it 0 but kane won so o well)
carrer threataning match: RIC FLAIR V. SHAWN MICHEALS- ok we all knew flair was going to loose but im happy it was like this. it was a great match and old style wrestleing match. however as much as i hate to say it shawn kind of carried flair throughout the match even tho he hurt his back. an awsome match and i liked the ending even tho some didnt. 9/10
BUNNYMANIA: um idk y they make these kind of matches. if there going to make a womans match make it a tittle match or somthing. best part was the lights turning on haha. 3/10
WWE CHAMPIONCHIP MATCH:RANDY ORTON(C) V. JOHN CENA V. TRIPLE H- ok this is were things started to pick up. this was the most hyped up match it was a good match in the beggining and had so me exiting moments however it was to short and had a bad ending however im kind of happy orton won no one expected it. 8/10
FLOYD "MONEY" MAYWEATHER V. THE BIG SHOW- this was a fun match to watch a lot of quick moves by mayweather. I wasnt expecting the big show to hit mayweather as much as he did. very entertaining. 8/10
WOLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIOONCHIP:EDGE(c) V. THE UNDERTAKER- FINALLLY!!! smackdown the better brand of the wwe, yup i said it, was the main event and im happy it was. this waas definatly the match of the night i loved every minute of it. i think these guys put on a show. i was expecting the undertaker to carry edge the whole match but edge did awsome. im also happy the headgeheads didnt interfear that much it was a match u had to stand up for. it mad my heart jump at some points. 10/10
this mania was ok i would buy it only for the last match and somemore hate to see flair go and awsome lights and pyro.i think its a buy!!
Movie Review: Good
Summary: 4 Stars
The 24 man battle royal for the second Smackdown world title was first. Its t$he ECW title but I refuse to call it that. Kane wins.
JBL VS Finaly: A decent match. It would have been a logical Wrestlemania choice to have Hornswoggle come back in the end and assisst Finaly in the win. I guess writers were on vaction at Disney World. Hornswoggle comes out with Finaly instead. JBL win in a match that could be shown on Raw or Smackdown.
Money in The Bank: The highlight of every show since it was introduced. This match is not a match at all; It gets it share of highlights but thr matches always come off sloppy and you lose track of whats going on with certain wrestlers. The ladder they used seemed weake and wouldn't hold u in a few spots. Matt Hardy returns to attack MVP is a highlight. CM Punk wins, I wonder if he is still in the dog house now.
Batista VS Umaga: I love Batista but this match was pointless. It could have been on Raw or Smackdown.
Kane VS Chavo Guerrero: A pointless match and it buried ECW even more. Sandman, Raven, Team 3-D, Rhino, and other ECW aluminis should have stormed the ring and beat the crap out of both men. Remember when Diesel won the world title in 8 seconds ans then almost put WWE out of buisness? His feud with Mabel? Point is, Kane just put the final nail in ECW'S coffin. CM Punk is going to Raw and its already top heavy with talent.
I'm sure Kane will have feuds with Big Daddy V, Mark Henry, and Great Khali on ECW will be five star classics.
Ric Flair VS HBK: HBK and Flair put on a classic match. You had to be there to feel the emotion that was going in the match and thru out the crowd. Awesome match that will be a highlight for years to come.
Bunnymania: The lights went out during this match. Was it power or God saying NEXT!
HHH VS John Cena VS Randy Orton: I had no idea who would win this match. Thats why I was looking foward to this one. I like being surprised and surprise, Orton wins! A rematch at the next PPV im sure. A very good match with Orton retaining the title in the end. I consider that a surprise.
Money Mayweather VS Big Show: I could careless about this match. This is the reason why some people bought this PPV. Mayweather wins via knock out and left room for a rematch. Oh boy.
A spoiler to WWE fans: TNA'S Ron Killings recently wrestled a dark match for WWE. I dont know if they signed him but it would have been great to have him come out and help Mayweather. Im sure the Orlando TNA crowd would have loved it.
The Undertaker VS Edge: With tha Raw title not changing hands, you knew 'Taker would win. I thought this was a classic and showed how great Edge could be. Im glad they put Smackdown in the main event. Raw may have by far the most talent, but Smackdown works its arse off and can put on excellent matches. A must see. Hopefully Undertaker wont get injuried during this run with the title.
Overall, a solid show. HBK VS Flair and Undertaker VS Edge were classics. A few pointless matches (ECW title, Bunnymania, and Umaga VS Batista) but still worth checking out.
Movie Review: Best in years
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best Wrestlemania since WM 19.
If you love Ric Flair then you have to get this.
If you love Undertaker or Edge you have to get this.
If you want to see the best Money in the Bank thus far, get this.
5-star Mania, three 5-star matches.
None of the matches were bad except the Playboy match. I think this dvd would be well worth your money.
Movie Review: True Wrestlemania moments
Summary: 5 Stars
This is Wrestlemania 24. I almost didn't order it live because last year wasn't great and I didn't think it would be worthwhile.
My god, am I glad I did not miss it!
First of all, the open air style gave the show a certain quality and largesse I was only used to when watching old tapes of WM 3, for instance.
The opener was a Belfast Brawl between Finlay and JBL. I don't know if these two had a story together, at least it wouldn't be my favourite pairing. And "Belfast Brawl" is just another term for "Hardcore Match", which itself is just another term for "ECW Light". But anyway, as an opener it had enough punch to shake the audience a bit. Boring finale, though.
After a short interview with Mr. Kennedy, who announced he's going to be the first-ever WWE star to win two consecutive MITB Ladder Matches in a row, which is not THAT much of an achievement anyway, the seven contestants for the suitcase entered - MVP, John Morrison, CM Punk, Mr. Kennedy, Carlito, Chris Jericho and Shelton Benjamin.
Is it just me, or do always the same guys compete every year? You could almost think Vince McMahon wants to say "Well, these guys could theoretically become World Champions, but unfortunately they suck quite badly."
When Jericho came out, I though this was a farce, of course he's going to win! Guess what? He didn't. After the usual back and forth, and also some quite cool new moves with the ladders, Jericho gets trapped in the ladder and CM Punk grabs the suitcase.
I foresee doom ...
I also expected doom in the ECW Title match between Chavo Guerrero and Kane, who won the Battle Royal earlier on. Fortunately, WWE decided to spare the audience some stiff wrestling and ended the match in circa ten seconds. Kane suddenly appeared in the ring, chokeslammed Chavo and won the belt.
I don't even care anymore what the hell they do to ECW, seems to me like it has become a home for stranded superstars.
Next on the card was Batista Vs. Umaga. I have absolutely zero idea why Umaga was still pushed as the big bad monster before this match, the guy has lost weight and is now more than slightly inferior to Batista, as far as the body constitution is concerned; the wrestling skills of both men on the other hand are equally meager.
And I didn't get the storyline behind it, since I don't watch the weekly shows. Apparently some branding rights were on the line, and for a split second I felt transported back in time, into the days when the RAW Vs. Smackdown angle was on its death bed.
The match was exactly like would have expected. Just under ten minutes, power wrestling, and a victory for Batista.
A promo was played for the Carreer-ending match between Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels, followed by the actual match.
Was I the only one? Was I the only one who cried afterwards? I can't have been the only small boy in front of a television screen, watching the first ever match between Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair back in 1993. I can't have been the only boy who was glued to the TV late at night, much to the distress of my parents, watching Ric Flair style 'n profile. Back in the days when everything was real, when everything was grand, fascinating and enticing.
Even in WCW's darkest hour, Ric Flair transcended the whole misery, gracing every match he was in.
Surely I wasn't the only one who felt that!
The match itself was irrelevant, it was wrestling like we love it, with intensity, tension and above all passion; what really matters, and what grabbed me and the audience by the heart was the ending. Before super-kicking Flair to the final pinfall, Shawn looked into his face and repeatedly said "I'm sorry". Even before Charles Robinson (of course he would officiate Ric Flair's last match!) started the count, you could see that Flair broke character and started to break out in tears. Immediately after the three-count, Michaels moved close to his face and told him something we will probably never know.
As Flair moved around the ring crying, thanking the audience, kissing his children, who also wept, the crowd applauded and I could not hold myself back.
And thus, the era Flair was ended.
Even now, in his declining years, Flair was able not only to overshadow the grandest stage of them all, but also to create the first true, historic Wrestlemania moment since many, many, many years!
Having been introduced into the Hall Of Fame the night before, the moment to end the carreer couldn't be more perfect.
Thank you, Ric, from the bottom of my heart! For your passion, your skills - you will never be forgotten!
There was no way anything could come even close to this experience, so WWE put the "Bunnymania Lumberjill" Tagteam Match on the card next.
The divas came out, accompanied by Snoop Dogg, so you knew what to expect, and I will not comment any further.
WWE just needs to realise that if someone wants girls to jiggle around with funny moves in sexy dresses, you'll be better advised to rent a softcore porno.
I was a wee bit surprised that the Three-Way Match for the WWE Championship was not the main event.
John Cena's theme song was performed live by some local capella, I assume, and it was so crippled that I didn't even recognise it at first. Apparently, neither did the audience, which is a shame because I love the sudden burst of Boos when the first strains play.
Triple H and Randy Orton were somehow underdogs in my mind, I really expected Cena to win yet again. The match was as good as a WWE Triple Threat currently gets, it was very good, actually. You could have wished for a better build-up to the finale, but apart from this little dent, it was a four star matchup; also because Cena actually didn't win.
Big Show Vs. Floyd Mayweather was in my eyes a positive surprise. It was entertaining, funny, tight and believable. Ironically, Mayweather has more charisma than many musclemachines that pass off as superstars in WWE today.
Now the main event. Purely on paper, Undertaker Vs. Edge doesn't sound very promising. And in the first third of the match, you had every right to fear the worst, since it meandered along quite slowly. Fortunately, things picked up pretty soon and it became a very good match. Whether it was worthy of a WM main event, that's a debatable point, but it was leagues better than 90% of WWE's PPV main events last year.
Since Taker was injured shortly after he won the title at WM 23, he had every right to reclaim the title tonight, and so he did.
The event closed with a stunning firework over, outside and in the bowl. The reason I give this event five stars is not because of the matches, also not because of the title matches, but simply because Ric Flair's ended carreer alone justifies the existence of the WM. It will be remembered; it had a fantastic atmosphere; the matches ranked from okay to very good; and Ric Flair finally and truly acquired immortality, which will make this event legendary.