Wrestlemania XX Review
Remember, these are MY opinions, so don't get too angry if you don't agree, and if that's the case, write your own fucking review.
Match 1- WWE U.S. title match: John Cena beat Big Show to win the title
Nothing here, except I liked the end, when Cena threatened to use his chain to KO Big Show, then tossed it away, and used his custom "Word Life" knux when the ref was distracted. That was pretty clever. I must say Cena's gimmick doesn't have the same effect as a face, I for one don't want to cheer wannabe thugs, or real ones for that matter.
Match 2 Fatal 4 Way World Tag Team title match: Booker T/RVD retain vs La Resistance, Jindrak/Cade & The Dudley Boyz
Pretty, dull, as expected, but I'm glad Booker/RVD won, every other team sucks. The general consensus about the still new Booker/RVD teaming is that their combo theme sucks, which I totally must agree with. Besides, Booker should have never switched from his familiar Harlem Heat theme, that he has used since the dawn of time, and fusing his crappy WWE Originals theme with RVD's makes it suck even worse.
Non-match shenanigans: We get some unfunny Moolah/Mae Young joke that ceased making people laugh in 1999. Sadly, they drug Bobby Heenan & Mean Gene Okerlund into it, kinda negating any seriousness of Bobby's reason of being at the show, his WWE Hall of Fame induction appearance. But hell, Pete Rose got in too, so why not just bury the whole thing? Thanks WWE.
Match 3- Christian beat Chris Jericho
Wow, Trish turned on Jericho. I suspected it, but was pretty sure they were gonna go the other way, however this might be better. Trish is pretty kick ass as a heel, and hopefully she dyes her hair black as many hope to go along with the turn. This might even help Christian get over, and Y2J can be the sympathetic face, possibly aligning with a woman of his own, and getting her over. Didn't see anything too special about the match, but like the possibilities of what comes next for all involved in this angle.
Non-match shenanigans: The Rock said something I found funny, yes, it's true. He told Lillian Garcia to stop checking him out, telling her "The buffet is closed" haha. See, the guy could be funny when he strays from the tired catchphrases, and just goes with the flow. We also see WWE legends Don Muraco & Jimmy Snuka hanging out backstage, which was awesome. The two were bitter rivals back in the day, so it was cool to see them just chilling, when we fans picture them at each other's throats.
Match 4- Evolution (Ric Flair, Randy Orton & Batista) beat The Rock & Mick Foley (Rock N' Sock Connection)
WWE made the right move I think, Rock N' Sock had nothing to gain from winning, but Randy & Batista could use such a boost from picking up the "W". Flair was mega over, even as the heel, with the MSG crowd cheering him on, goin so far as to boo The Rock when they were facing each other. Flair even attempted a People's Elbow on The Rock! Too bad Rock blocked it, that'd have been sweet. Not too thrilled by the match, but Flair, and the respect the MSG crowd has for him were bright spots.
Non-match shenanigans: We get the Hall of Fame inductees to come out and take their much deserved bows, but the fans didn't seem too enthused for most of them, which pissed me off. Show some god damned respect. Guys like Sgt. Slaughter, Greg Valentine, and mention of the late Junkyard Dog got nice reactions though, only because they are well known, or have been around forever. Pete Rose also got booed loudly for his undeserved induction, but WWE probably couldn't give a fuck, they got their press off him, so screw us fans who PAY to see the product. Yet another thing WWE does for it's fans, they do EVERYTHING for us you know.
Match 5- Playboy Evening Gown match: Torrie & Sable beat Stacy & Miss Jackie
I won't waste much of my time on this horseshit, that we had to see on WRESTLE FUCKING MANIA. The Playboy name was a ploy, no nudity, sorry horny 13 year olds.
Match 6- WWE Cruiserweight Open for the Cruiserweight title: Chavo Guerrero retains
This was just a jumble of Cruiserweights in a gauntlet match that lasted only a few minutes. not much else to say, WWE doesn't care about Cruisers, so they never allow them time to do anything good.
Match 7- Goldberg beat Brock Lesnar, Stone Cold Steve Austin was referee
The match sucked with vigor and zest never seen before, but the crowd reaction KICKED ASS. The fans were ALL OVER Lesnar, everyone knew about his plans to leave WWE for a shot at the NFL. That was good for Goldberg, since his contract is up, and he too is leaving, but has been in talks to return at some point, so the people kinda forgot about him going too. Well, at least at first. The fans were chanting "You sold out", then sing the "Na na na na hey, hey, hey, goodbye" song at Brock! That ruled. Then, they got on Goldy's case, telling him that he sucks, and, since he was the only one NOT leaving, they popped huge for Austin! HAHAHA! What a slap in the face that the REF gets a bigger pop than the wrestlers, MSG fans can be so cruel, I love them. Brock was PISSED at the reaction, which made it all the more sweet. Brock & Goldy basically stalled for like an eternity, and the fans just switched their chants to "Boring", and the REAL painful chant to hear "This match sucks". MSG would outdo themselves as the match actually got underway, and they littered it with continued chants, then called out for someone who'd actually entertain them "Hogan"! FUCK YEAH MSG! My thoughts exactly. Too bad WWE MISSED THE FUCKING BOAT AND RUINED THE SHOW BY NOT HAVING HOGAN BE THERE. FUCK YOU VINCE! If you sense the bitter tone this review is written in, Hogan not being at the show is a HUGE reason why, I mean MSG was BEGGING for it, and people were expecting it. But no, stupid shit grudges prevented Hogan from being there, despite him saying he wanted to be. There is NO fucking excuse for this bullshit. Hogan is the reason I, and many others are even fans, and HIS talents helped Wrestlemania even make it to # 20. We all figured WWE would do the right thing and at least have him, or maybe someone like Savage as well, come out for 2 GOD DAMN MINUTES, and blow the roof off the place, then leave, having satisfied us diehards who line their pockets. The ONLY possible things WWE could do to make me happy after this is get Hogan back at some point (he WILL be, mark my words), and secure Bret Hart for Backlash next month. WWE had better not fuck that up, I've had to put up with a LOT of shit over the years, and stayed loyal, but THIS is where I draw the line. For the first time EVER, I'm FUCKING EMBARRASSED to be a professional wrestling fan. You still want to talk about this match? I'm done, it sucked, let's move on.
I'm too upset to go more in-depth, so here is the other stuff.
Scotty 2 Hotty & Rikishi retained the WWE Tag belts vs WGTT, APA & The Bashams- It sucked.
Victoria beat Molly to retain the Women's title, Molly, as per stipulations, has her head shaved- I didn't think it would happen, it did though, but Molly is still a very attractive woman. Match was kinda crappy.
Eddie Guerrero beat Kurt Angle to retain the WWE title- Good, not great.
The Undertaker beat Kane- We got RIPPED THE FUCK OFF, it was same Biker Taker w/ a hat, trenchcoat, old music, and Paul Bearer. He did use the Tombstone, but he did that before sometimes so YIPPEE! I wasted money just to see this, and WWE blew it.
Chris Benoit won a Triple Theat match vs HHH, & Shawn Michaels to win the World title- Congrats to Benoit, he deserved it. Best match of the show, but almost all of them sucked anyways.
I hope this fucking PPV bombs so bad. Goodnight.
Posted by exstar507
at 2:54 AM EST