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Summerslam 2005
August 21st, 2005
Washington, D.C.
MCI Center
Attendance: 18,176
Heat
The Hurricane vs Chris Masters
Prediction: Chris Masters
Result: Chris Masters (1:56)
Match: 4/10 - Pretty naff, far too short to be anything good. Better than running overtime like they did at WrestleMania and us missing part of the event.
The event starts with America singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" to some navy guys on the entrance way. Meh - pretentious, self-indulgent "USA" chants afterward.
The promo airs for the PPV.
1. United States Title
Orlando Jordan (c) vs Chris Benoit
Prediction: Chris Benoit
Result: Chris Benoit (0:26)
Match: 2/10 - Benoit hits a German Suplex and nails a Crossface. A pile of crap, because it only lasted 26 seconds. Glad Benoit won the strap after the attrocious match at the GAB.
Eddie's wife tries to convince him out of the match. Eddie says he's still wrestling Rey.
JR and co talk about some more pretentious "God Bless America" crap. I wasn't really listening.
A promo airs for Matt Hardy vs Edge.
2. Edge vs Matt Hardy
Prediction: Matt Hardy
Result: Edge (4:48)
Match: 5/10 - Again, far too short, and a bloody horrible ending. Matt Hardy's bleeding too much, so they end the match. With all the hype, I can't believe how bad it was. And the only reason we couldn't see a 20-minute brawl is because WWE love their next PPV rematches...
Matt Hardy is helped backstage by officials.
We look outside the arena.
A promo airs for Eddie Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio.
Ladder Match for Dominic's Custody Papers
3. Rey Mysterio vs Eddie Guerrero
Prediction: Eddie Guerrero
Result: Rey Mysterio (20:19)
Match: 9/10 - First things first - is it me or is the child services bint a different woman? Anyway, AWESOME match for the most part. Had a few botches, but they still looked pretty good. A very tense final five minutes, I must say. Eddie's wife came in and pushed Eddie over when he was on the ladder, and somehow held him back as Rey got the briefcase. I can see it now - Eddie vs Mrs. Guerrero on Smackdown this week. Nice to see a match go to distance on this card, too.
Todd Pissham (>_>) interviews Chris Jericho backstage.
Olympic Gold Medal Match
4. Eugene (c) vs Kurt Angle
Prediction: Kurt Angle
Result: Kurt Angle (4:34)
Match: 6/10 - Some good technical stuff, but Eugene tapped before the match even had any momentum really going. Angle gets a chair out after the match, and Christy tries to protect him, but Angle pulls him away, stands on the chair and is re-awarded his medal as his music plays.
A promo airs for WrestleMania 21 on Fanatix.
The divas wash a limo with the "President of USA" sticker on, and it turns out to be Vince McMahon, who says "Why not?". We pan to the back, with a "McMahon for President" bumper sticker. Very amusing segment, if not a bit random.
5. Undertaker vs Randy Orton
Prediction: Randy Orton
Result: Randy Orton (17:17)
Match: 8/10 - A very strange end. A "fan" comes in, takes overly long to get subdued by security, then when Taker's attention is diverted, Orton nails him with the RKO for the win. We then see that the "fan" was predictably Cowboy Bob Orton. Pretty decent match.
A promo airs for Jericho vs Cena.
Bischoff preps Jericho for the match.
WWE Title Match
6. John Cena (c) vs Chris Jericho
Prediction: Chris Jericho
Result: John Cena (14:50)
Match: 8.5/10 - Some very good wrestling here. The crowd seemed really into it, and there was also a big crowd divide, too. "Let's go Cena/Jericho" chants from opposing crowd members was amusing. I really thought Jericho should've won, though, even though I want to see Jericho finally win the belt as a face (and not the 5-minute tosh with Trips in 2000).
A promo for Batista vs JBL airs. I'm telling you, that's the first and only time Funaki will be in a main event promo.
No Holds Barred World Heavyweight Title Match
7. Batista (c) vs JBL
Prediction: Batista
Result: Batista (9:06)
Match: 7/10 - Nothing particularly special. The ending was alright though - a Powerbomb on the steel ring steps for the win.
They so obviously shortened this match as to not run over the 3 hour mark, though. Oh how I miss the days when they didn't care about running over (*cough* WrestleMania 2000 *cough*).
A promo airs for Hogan vs HBK.
8. Hulk Hogan vs Shawn Michaels
Prediction: Shawn Michaels
Result: Hulk Hogan (21:24)
Match: 8.5/10 - Pretty decent match, ended with Hogan nailing the Big Boot (which HBK hilariously oversold), and the Leg Drop.
HBK then extended his hand, and Hogan shook it, begging the question - what are they doing with HBK!?!?
I'd give the event 8/10. It's a shame some of what could've been great was cack. Match of the night was Eddie vs Mysterio in my opinion.
August 21st, 2005
Washington, D.C.
MCI Center
Attendance: 18,176
Heat
The Hurricane vs Chris Masters
Prediction: Chris Masters
Result: Chris Masters (1:56)
Match: 4/10 - Pretty naff, far too short to be anything good. Better than running overtime like they did at WrestleMania and us missing part of the event.
The event starts with America singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" to some navy guys on the entrance way. Meh - pretentious, self-indulgent "USA" chants afterward.
The promo airs for the PPV.
1. United States Title
Orlando Jordan (c) vs Chris Benoit
Prediction: Chris Benoit
Result: Chris Benoit (0:26)
Match: 2/10 - Benoit hits a German Suplex and nails a Crossface. A pile of crap, because it only lasted 26 seconds. Glad Benoit won the strap after the attrocious match at the GAB.
Eddie's wife tries to convince him out of the match. Eddie says he's still wrestling Rey.
JR and co talk about some more pretentious "God Bless America" crap. I wasn't really listening.
A promo airs for Matt Hardy vs Edge.
2. Edge vs Matt Hardy
Prediction: Matt Hardy
Result: Edge (4:48)
Match: 5/10 - Again, far too short, and a bloody horrible ending. Matt Hardy's bleeding too much, so they end the match. With all the hype, I can't believe how bad it was. And the only reason we couldn't see a 20-minute brawl is because WWE love their next PPV rematches...
Matt Hardy is helped backstage by officials.
We look outside the arena.
A promo airs for Eddie Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio.
Ladder Match for Dominic's Custody Papers
3. Rey Mysterio vs Eddie Guerrero
Prediction: Eddie Guerrero
Result: Rey Mysterio (20:19)
Match: 9/10 - First things first - is it me or is the child services bint a different woman? Anyway, AWESOME match for the most part. Had a few botches, but they still looked pretty good. A very tense final five minutes, I must say. Eddie's wife came in and pushed Eddie over when he was on the ladder, and somehow held him back as Rey got the briefcase. I can see it now - Eddie vs Mrs. Guerrero on Smackdown this week. Nice to see a match go to distance on this card, too.
Todd Pissham (>_>) interviews Chris Jericho backstage.
Olympic Gold Medal Match
4. Eugene (c) vs Kurt Angle
Prediction: Kurt Angle
Result: Kurt Angle (4:34)
Match: 6/10 - Some good technical stuff, but Eugene tapped before the match even had any momentum really going. Angle gets a chair out after the match, and Christy tries to protect him, but Angle pulls him away, stands on the chair and is re-awarded his medal as his music plays.
A promo airs for WrestleMania 21 on Fanatix.
The divas wash a limo with the "President of USA" sticker on, and it turns out to be Vince McMahon, who says "Why not?". We pan to the back, with a "McMahon for President" bumper sticker. Very amusing segment, if not a bit random.
5. Undertaker vs Randy Orton
Prediction: Randy Orton
Result: Randy Orton (17:17)
Match: 8/10 - A very strange end. A "fan" comes in, takes overly long to get subdued by security, then when Taker's attention is diverted, Orton nails him with the RKO for the win. We then see that the "fan" was predictably Cowboy Bob Orton. Pretty decent match.
A promo airs for Jericho vs Cena.
Bischoff preps Jericho for the match.
WWE Title Match
6. John Cena (c) vs Chris Jericho
Prediction: Chris Jericho
Result: John Cena (14:50)
Match: 8.5/10 - Some very good wrestling here. The crowd seemed really into it, and there was also a big crowd divide, too. "Let's go Cena/Jericho" chants from opposing crowd members was amusing. I really thought Jericho should've won, though, even though I want to see Jericho finally win the belt as a face (and not the 5-minute tosh with Trips in 2000).
A promo for Batista vs JBL airs. I'm telling you, that's the first and only time Funaki will be in a main event promo.
No Holds Barred World Heavyweight Title Match
7. Batista (c) vs JBL
Prediction: Batista
Result: Batista (9:06)
Match: 7/10 - Nothing particularly special. The ending was alright though - a Powerbomb on the steel ring steps for the win.
They so obviously shortened this match as to not run over the 3 hour mark, though. Oh how I miss the days when they didn't care about running over (*cough* WrestleMania 2000 *cough*).
A promo airs for Hogan vs HBK.
8. Hulk Hogan vs Shawn Michaels
Prediction: Shawn Michaels
Result: Hulk Hogan (21:24)
Match: 8.5/10 - Pretty decent match, ended with Hogan nailing the Big Boot (which HBK hilariously oversold), and the Leg Drop.
HBK then extended his hand, and Hogan shook it, begging the question - what are they doing with HBK!?!?
I'd give the event 8/10. It's a shame some of what could've been great was cack. Match of the night was Eddie vs Mysterio in my opinion.
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hehe, a fine plan, except i was taping it from a .. er... "modified" ntl box so i doubt they'd be willing to help ;)
it's not a problem, if i'm that bothered about it, there's always bittorrent i guess. or the DVD when it comes out (AAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA)
it's not a problem, if i'm that bothered about it, there's always bittorrent i guess. or the DVD when it comes out (AAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA)
If you write to NTL about the problems you might be able to get a tape of the full event sent to you.
Sky sometimes do that when they screw up/reception is poor.
Sky sometimes do that when they screw up/reception is poor.
bloody typical!
my tv card went all screwy RIGHT as edge came out and by the time i'd got it working again, it was JUST as eddie came out... so i missed 50% of the matches i wanted to see.
hopefully i can catch a replay but i doubt it :(
still, from the sounds of it, it wasn't that good a match and i know it was over fairly quickly (a la benoit :D ) because of how long i was mesing around trying to fix the tv. Sounds like a weak ending as well, you'd have thought after all the hype they'd have Hardy go over for the first encounter. Sadly this may be a sign of things to come for Hardy.. "we employed you so TNA wouldn't, prepare to be wasted again"
still, balls.
my tv card went all screwy RIGHT as edge came out and by the time i'd got it working again, it was JUST as eddie came out... so i missed 50% of the matches i wanted to see.
hopefully i can catch a replay but i doubt it :(
still, from the sounds of it, it wasn't that good a match and i know it was over fairly quickly (a la benoit :D ) because of how long i was mesing around trying to fix the tv. Sounds like a weak ending as well, you'd have thought after all the hype they'd have Hardy go over for the first encounter. Sadly this may be a sign of things to come for Hardy.. "we employed you so TNA wouldn't, prepare to be wasted again"
still, balls.
Well i'm glad i didn't buy that as it sounds crap especially as the only match i'm interested in only got 5 minutes while crap like Orton and Taker goes over 15 minutes and how on earth Hogan can put on a 20 minute match is beyond me. He struggles to put on a decent 20 second match.
What's up with that Jordan vs Benoit match? Makes last month's match look pretty stupid, it's like they realised "ooopsey we really should have given Benoit the belt" Just like the Benjamin vs Maven match a while back
and hopefully that Eddie vs Rey thing is over with now. Think it would be as the school holiday's are almost over
What's up with that Jordan vs Benoit match? Makes last month's match look pretty stupid, it's like they realised "ooopsey we really should have given Benoit the belt" Just like the Benjamin vs Maven match a while back
and hopefully that Eddie vs Rey thing is over with now. Think it would be as the school holiday's are almost over
XD
The Wardy wrote:
>
> Yep...2 referees got knocked out, Bret came out and locked the
> Sharpshooter on HBK then Hogan did the big boot which reefer said
> quite rightly "HBK hilariously oversold" and then hit the
> leg drop for the win
>
> You going to order the repeats now?
>
> EDIT: I dont know how you forgot to put that in the match summary
> Reefer...cor...cant get the staff these days!
Damn nations!! I have to get it from Reefer.
If it doesn't happen it will your testicles on a skewer!
>
> Yep...2 referees got knocked out, Bret came out and locked the
> Sharpshooter on HBK then Hogan did the big boot which reefer said
> quite rightly "HBK hilariously oversold" and then hit the
> leg drop for the win
>
> You going to order the repeats now?
>
> EDIT: I dont know how you forgot to put that in the match summary
> Reefer...cor...cant get the staff these days!
Damn nations!! I have to get it from Reefer.
If it doesn't happen it will your testicles on a skewer!
Replied. Although I'm off to bed after I *grabs Kleenex* to some videos I downloaded...
Right, e-mail sent.
Morbo wrote:
> What!!! Stop it!! Bret wasn't there!!
>
> Don't lie to me!!
Yep...2 referees got knocked out, Bret came out and locked the Sharpshooter on HBK then Hogan did the big boot which reefer said quite rightly "HBK hilariously oversold" and then hit the leg drop for the win
You going to order the repeats now?
EDIT: I dont know how you forgot to put that in the match summary Reefer...cor...cant get the staff these days!
> What!!! Stop it!! Bret wasn't there!!
>
> Don't lie to me!!
Yep...2 referees got knocked out, Bret came out and locked the Sharpshooter on HBK then Hogan did the big boot which reefer said quite rightly "HBK hilariously oversold" and then hit the leg drop for the win
You going to order the repeats now?
EDIT: I dont know how you forgot to put that in the match summary Reefer...cor...cant get the staff these days!
Morbo wrote:
> Reefer wrote:
>
> I download them every week as I don't have Sky Sports, and I keep
> them all backed up as 275MB WMV files.
>
> Where can you download them?
E-Mail me and I'll reply back with the answer.
> Reefer wrote:
>
> I download them every week as I don't have Sky Sports, and I keep
> them all backed up as 275MB WMV files.
>
> Where can you download them?
E-Mail me and I'll reply back with the answer.
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