http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/community/blog.php?7288-zrdt12 Wrestling News and Discussion - eWrestlingNews.com Community en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:21:51 GMT vBulletin 10 http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/community/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/community/blog.php?7288-zrdt12 http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/community/entry.php?1754-Looking-back-at-Money-in-the-Bank Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:13:44 GMT I didn't want to voice my opinion directly after this happened because there was too much unknowns. We still don't know what happens at Summerslam but a lot has been built off the MITB PPV. I was there live and it was the first ever live ppv I went to.

The journey begins with a smooth ride all the way to Mannheim road. Several locals decided to turn around from the heavy traffic. Obviously, they were not notified of their hometown hero's appearance at WWE Money in the Bank's main event. After a slow ride, the path to the Allstate Arena opened at last. Long lines formed outside the building. For some reason all the chatter promoted the most despicable superstar, CM Punk. There's nothing like a great Chicago crowd but it's even more special when there very own wrestler has promised to capture WWE gold.

The seats featured little room for long legs even though it's hard to notice when the mind is set on the great pyro display. Before it begins Santino hits a cobra to win in a match against the New Nexus. The crowd goes crazy in support of Santino to one of the biggest pops of the night. Everyone wants ice cream for some reason. Free ice cream sounds fantastic right about now but the only CM Punk ice cream bar is drawn on one woman's amazing sign.

Ladders are set and the Smackdown briefcase is slightly lower so even Sin Cara can reach. Sheamus dominated the match. He nearly broke Sin Cara in half after a high cross through a ladder. This got everyone super buzzed. If Teddy Long inquired who should win the match on the spot, Sheamus chants would fill the smokey arena. Daniel Bryan wins and everyone had that "wtf" look on their faces. Still a sure classic but Bryan has since kept his face persona and wants to headline Wrestlemania instead of cashing in as most have.

"Boring", "CM Punk", and "We want puppies" told the story of what people thought of the K2 vs Brie Bella match. Predictable and boring.

The Mark Henry/Big Show match was next. More people wanted CM Punk. The match was used to give Show a break and Henry a push. It didn't get exciting until Henry broke show's leg. Near by whispering continued as some actually thought Henry's chair move really damaged Show. Kind of funny.

Raw money in the bank time. Evan Bourne got over with some big moves. Disappointment struck when Miz came back from injury to try to win but only fail. They even failed to turn him face which is where it looked as if it was leading. Mysterio demasking is a genuine surprise that WWE doesn't pull off very often. I'm assuming Del Rio/Mysterio used it to help a feud later down the road or it was just a botch like the rest of the ending. For some reason people got behind the luchador in his win. (I still don't see what anyone sees in Del Rio)

Episode 4 of Orton/Christian really? really? really? Ended in DQ really? really? No, obviously so they can have a 5th match and maybe even a 6th match. I lived up to my words and booed Orton as he came out (of course no one could here but the Ortonmaniac sitting next to me.) I hate Orton, think he sucks as a face, can't cut a promo, and is average in ring. Most of the hate is fueled because tons of people boo Cena but everyone cheers Orton. Cena is much better right now.

Finally... the match we've all been waiting for. My bones chilled as CM Punk got a pop big enough to fill his ego. He asked for more and more and got it. The Cena boos were near the biggest Cena boos of all time. Everyone expected a lot from this match, but not even I expected a 33 minute instant classic. (Hooray WWE didn't mess it up!) Cena put in a unique move in there somewhere. The whole match reminded me of the late Rock/Austin classic. Punk kicked out of two AA's and that can only happen in a special match like this. The crowd promised to riot if Punk lost but we still rioted in excitement after he nailed Cena for the three count. Laurinitus got his face rearranged and Del Rio got denied by a Superpunk kick. Sadly, it just ended. Apparently it wasn't shown on PPV that McMahon also knocked Johnny boy out.

The only way to possibly rate this is the best PPV of the pg era. It won't be easy going to another PPV since it will be a challenge to one up 2011 Money in the Bank. ]]> zrdt12 http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/community/entry.php?1754-Looking-back-at-Money-in-the-Bank http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/community/entry.php?1020-Why-Wrestlemania-was-Shocking Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:33:11 GMT I tuned into wrestlemania with somewhat mixed expectations. Despite given a longer time between the Elimination Chamber PPV and Wrestlemania to... I tuned into wrestlemania with somewhat mixed expectations. Despite given a longer time between the Elimination Chamber PPV and Wrestlemania to build storyline, WWE really failed it. Time was needed to develop the main storyline going in between Cena, Miz, and The Rock. Most things were golden since it's a unique storyline and I'm sure no one could be certain of the way it would play out. Never would have expected superhero babyface Cena to attack The Rock from behind on Raw. The Punk/Orton storyline became weird because (though influenced by being in Punk's hometown) they both came over as big heels leading up to mania, even though Orton's a tweener.

Hearing that Sheamus/Bryan was left off the televised card was the first shock. The match gave potential to be the second best match on the card easily. Bryan and Sheamus are polar opposites in character but they both contain great in-ring abilities. From hearing that Khali won the battle royal, I'm assuming someone in the company wants them both squashed.

Surprise continues when Alberto del Rio comes out first. Given that this match is first, Edge will win and Christain won't get involved in any suprising ways. The match became one of the better matches, and it made both men look like stars. High hopes layed on Christain turning on Edge but I guess that will have to wait for Smackdown. Is this the first time they ever opened Wrestlemania with the royal rumble winner versus champion match?

Mysterio versus Rhodes twisted my mind since I didn't look forward to it all, yet I'd say it was the second best match on the card. A majority of uniquely executed moves. Rhodes looked immortal though, which was odd. Glad he won.

Snoop segment proved a quality gig. Zak Ryder nailed it as did Hornswoggle. Enjoyed William Regal too, Regal versus Bryan could have been better than half the matches. Zak Ryder deserves a few more matches or something, he's building a great character.

Corre vs Team Big Show. For a one minute match there was a lot of good moves.

Rock and Mae Young was enjoyable. Wish Austin talked more to Rock.

Orton and Punk was a great match. Kind of lame that Orton tried the punt again after his severely injured leg couldn't take much more. Neat finish, suprised how big of a pop Orton gets even after winning every single match as of late.

Cole should have gotten crushed a little more after how big the build up was for the match. Classic Austin, Booker T deserved the stunner for being a loon.

I don't care what you say, Taker vs. HHH was epic. The brutality reached the highest point in a WWE match in a long time. Even if there wasn't enough fighting, a lot of good moves were done and pain was constantly on display. My thought was that HHH dropped Undertaker on his head when he tombstoned him, and that's why Undertaker won the way he did. Figured he had some sort of concussion but the website said there were no injuries so I don't know what to believe. This was the best match, suprised these two still had it in them for a great match.

Mad that Morrison didn't get more love in Wrestlemania, all he gets is to see Snooki be the star. This is why there needed to be Money in the Bank but I suppose more non-wrestling fans are more interested in it if a really famous person is in it.

For the Miz's entire career they've sold him as someone that can only beat the jobber, and always tries to take the easy way out for title matches. All of a sudden at Wrestlemania, he was on a main event wrestling level against Cena and even kicked out of Cena's finisher. Hoped that when the Rock went to the computer that he would say he was the anonymous GM but instead it went exactly as expected. Match had tons potential to be better. I really hate the fact that the main event of Wrestlemania ended from outside interference. Maybe the Rock will face Cena at the next PPV or something.

Would rate Wrestlemania 2 stars out of 4 stars. ]]> zrdt12 http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/community/entry.php?1020-Why-Wrestlemania-was-Shocking