1. Kurt Angle defeated WWF Champion Steve Austin by disqualification (22:30)
Austin was disqualified by referee Nick Patrick after he attacked every referee that he saw. As a result, Austin retained the title.
****3/4
2. Steve Austin defeated The Rock in a No Disqualification match to win the WWF Championship (28:06)
Austin pinned Rock after hitting him multiple times with a steel chair.
During the match, Vince McMahon came to ringside and handed Austin the steel chair.
****3/4
3. Kurt Angle defeated Shane McMahon in a Street Fight (26:00)
Angle pinned Shane after a Super Angle Slam.
****1/2
Honorable Mention:
Chris Jericho defeated Chris Benoit in a Ladder match to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship (18:44)
Jericho grabbed the belt to win.
****1/2
Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit beat Triple H and Steve Austin for the WWF Tag Team Championship
Chris Jericho pinned Stone Cold Steve Austin after HHH hit Austin with a Sledgehammer.
HHH tore his quad in this match making the save on Austin.
****1/2
Edge and Christian defeated The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) (c) and The Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff) in a TLC match to win the WWF Tag Team Championship (15:42)
Edge and Christian won after by climbing a ladder and retrieving the belts hanging above the ring.
****1/2
Triple H defeated Steve Austin in a 3 Stages Of Hell Match (39:27)
Austin pinned HHH in a Regular Match (12:20)
HHH pinned Austin in a Street Fight (27:11)
HHH pinned Austin in a Steel cage match (39:27)
****1/2
Chris Jericho defeated The Rock to win the World Championship (19:05)
Jericho pinned Rock after a Rock Bottom. Vengeance.
****1/4
Kurt Angle defeated Chris Benoit (14:02)
Angle pinned Benoit with a roll-up using Benoit's tights for leverage.
****1/4
Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho defeated Edge and Christian, The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) (c) and The Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff) in a TLC match to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship
Benoit climbed the ladder to get the belts.
****1/4
Chris Jericho defeated Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero and X-Pac in a Fatal Four-Way match to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship (12:18)
Jericho pinned X-Pac.
****1/4
The Rock defeated Kurt Angle to win the WWF Championship (16:54)
Rock pinned Angle after two Rock Bottoms.
The Big Show entered in middle of the match and chokeslammed Rock, Angle and the referee.
****1/4
(5 on 5) Winner Take All Survivor Series match: Team WWF (The Rock, Chris Jericho, The Undertaker, Kane and The Big Show) defeated Team Alliance (Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Booker T, Rob Van Dam and Shane McMahon) (44:56)
Near the end of the match Angle turned his back on the Alliance and hit Austin with the WWF Title belt which allowed Rock to hit the Rock Bottom.
****1/4
Steve Austin defeated Chris Benoit to retain the WWF Championship
Austin pinned Benoit with a rollup after a distraction from Mr. McMahon.
****1/4
Chris Jericho defeated The Rock to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship(23:44)
Jericho pinned Rock after the Breakdown onto a steel chair. No Mercy.
****1/4
Kurt Angle defeated Chris Benoit in a Two out of three falls match (23:54)
Benoit pinned Angle after a Angle Slam("Pinfalls Only") (1:07)
Angle made Benoit submit with the Ankle Lock("Submissions Only") (12:10)
Angle won the third fall with the help of Edge and Christian(Ladder match) (23:54)
****
Steve Austin defeated Kurt Angle and Rob Van Dam in a Triple Threat match to retain the WWF Championship(15:15)
Austin pinned Van Dam after a Stone Cold Stunner.
During the match both Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon interfered.
****
Kurt Angle (w/Trish Stratus) defeated Triple H (w/Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley) to retain the WWF Championship (24:15)
Angle pinned Triple H after Steve Austin hit Triple H with the WWF Title belt and a Stone Cold Stunner.
During the match, McMahon-Helmsley and Stratus got into a fight. The fight had to be broken up by Vince McMahon, however the two fought to the back.
****
Chris Benoit defeated Kurt Angle in a Two out of Three Falls match
Benoit pinned Angle
Benoit pinned Angle
****
Kurt Angle defeated Chris Benoit in a Cage Match.
Angle climbed out of the cage after Steve Austin interfered.
****
Kurt Angle was defeated by Steve Austin by disqualification to remain WWF Champion
Angle was disqualified after Triple H interfered.
****
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Vengeance 2001 Review
One company, one champion...for now at least.
Scotty 2 Hotty and Albert defeated Christian and Test (6:20)
Albert pinned Christian after a Baldo Bomb.
**
Good for 6 minutes.
Edge defeated William Regal to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship (9:06)
Edge pinned Regal after a spear.
**
I hated this feud. It was just kicking off.
Jeff Hardy defeated Matt Hardy (w/Lita as guest referee) (12:32)
Jeff pinned Matt after a Swanton Bomb. Matt's foot was on the bottom rope during the pin but Lita didn't see it.
**
Dissapointing.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) (w/Stacy Keibler) defeated The Big Show and Kane to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship (6:49)
Bubba Ray pinned Big Show after a Hotshot into an exposed turnbuckle.
¾*
Crap.
The Undertaker defeated Rob Van Dam to win the WWF Hardcore Championship (11:04)
Undertaker pinned RVD after a Chokeslam off the stage through a set of tables.
***1/2
Fun crap (different from the last match).
Trish Stratus defeated Jacqueline to retain the WWF Women's Championship (3:26)
Trish pinned Jacqueline with a Back slide.
½*
Jackie stiffs the shit out of Trish here.
Steve Austin defeated Kurt Angle to retain the WWF Championship (15:01)
Austin pinned Angle after a Stone Cold Stunner.
***1/4
Not their best, but their worst is better than most people's best.
Chris Jericho defeated The Rock to win the World Championship (19:05)
Jericho pinned Rock after a Rock Bottom.
****1/4
The best match these two ever had against one another, IMO.
World Champion Chris Jericho defeated Steve Austin to win the WWF Championship (12:31)
Jericho pinned Austin after Booker T hit Austin with the WWF Championship belt to unify the titles.
Jericho became the first WWF Undisputed Champion.
***
Good stuff.
~ 4 Of the last 5 matches were *** or better. One was a MOTY candidate. First half was mediocre though. Solid enough none the less.
Scotty 2 Hotty and Albert defeated Christian and Test (6:20)
Albert pinned Christian after a Baldo Bomb.
**
Good for 6 minutes.
Edge defeated William Regal to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship (9:06)
Edge pinned Regal after a spear.
**
I hated this feud. It was just kicking off.
Jeff Hardy defeated Matt Hardy (w/Lita as guest referee) (12:32)
Jeff pinned Matt after a Swanton Bomb. Matt's foot was on the bottom rope during the pin but Lita didn't see it.
**
Dissapointing.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) (w/Stacy Keibler) defeated The Big Show and Kane to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship (6:49)
Bubba Ray pinned Big Show after a Hotshot into an exposed turnbuckle.
¾*
Crap.
The Undertaker defeated Rob Van Dam to win the WWF Hardcore Championship (11:04)
Undertaker pinned RVD after a Chokeslam off the stage through a set of tables.
***1/2
Fun crap (different from the last match).
Trish Stratus defeated Jacqueline to retain the WWF Women's Championship (3:26)
Trish pinned Jacqueline with a Back slide.
½*
Jackie stiffs the shit out of Trish here.
Steve Austin defeated Kurt Angle to retain the WWF Championship (15:01)
Austin pinned Angle after a Stone Cold Stunner.
***1/4
Not their best, but their worst is better than most people's best.
Chris Jericho defeated The Rock to win the World Championship (19:05)
Jericho pinned Rock after a Rock Bottom.
****1/4
The best match these two ever had against one another, IMO.
World Champion Chris Jericho defeated Steve Austin to win the WWF Championship (12:31)
Jericho pinned Austin after Booker T hit Austin with the WWF Championship belt to unify the titles.
Jericho became the first WWF Undisputed Champion.
***
Good stuff.
~ 4 Of the last 5 matches were *** or better. One was a MOTY candidate. First half was mediocre though. Solid enough none the less.
2001 Survivor Series Review
It's winner take all.
Christian defeated Al Snow to retain the WWF European Championship (6:30)
Christian pinned Snow after an Unprettier.
*3/4
Kind of a random addition to the show.
William Regal defeated Tajiri (w/Torrie Wilson) (2:59)
Regal pinned Tajiri after a Tiger Bomb.
After the match Regal Powerbombed Wilson as well.
*
Too short.
WCW United States Champion Edge defeated WWF Intercontinental Champion Test in a Title Unification match (11:17)
Edge pinned Test with a roll-up after a spear to unify the titles.
**1/4
The US champ won, but the IC title stayed alive? OK.
WCW Tag Team Champions The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) (w/Stacy Keibler) defeated WWF Tag Team Champions The Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff) in a Steel Cage Title Unification match (15:45)
Bubba Ray pinned Jeff after Jeff jumped from the top of the cage and fell through a table to unify the titles.
**1/2
Good enough.
Test won an Immunity battle royal (7:40)
Also in the match were: Billy Gunn, Bradshaw, Faarooq, Lance Storm, Billy Kidman, Diamond Dallas Page, Albert, Tazz, Perry Saturn, Raven, Chuck Palumbo, Crash Holly, Justin Credible, Shawn Stasiak, Steven Richards, Tommy Dreamer, The Hurricane, Spike Dudley, Hugh Morrus, Chavo Guerrero, Jr. and Funaki.
As a result of winning, Test was safe from being fired for 1 year regardless of which side won the main event.
Prior to the battle royal, Test attacked Scotty 2 Hotty and subsequently took his place.
No Rating.
Generic battle royale.
Trish Stratus defeated Lita, Jacqueline, Mighty Molly, Jazz and Ivory in a Six-Pack Challenge to win the vacant WWF Women's Championship (4:35)
Trish pinned Ivory after a Stratusfaction.
The title had been vacant since Chyna left the company.
½*
Crap.
(5 on 5) Winner Take All Survivor Series match: Team WWF (The Rock, Chris Jericho, The Undertaker, Kane and The Big Show) defeated Team Alliance (Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Booker T, Rob Van Dam and Shane McMahon) (44:56)
Elimination #
Wrestler
Team
Eliminated by
Elimination move
Time
1
Big Show
Team WWF
Shane McMahon
Pinfall after a Angle Slam, Scissors kick, Five-Star Frog Splash and Leap of Faith
12:42
2
Shane McMahon
Team Alliance
Chris Jericho
Pinfall after a Chokeslam, Tombstone piledriver and Lionsault
14:30
3
Kane
Team WWF
RVD
Pinfall after a Flying thrust kick
18:21
4
Undertaker
Team WWF
Kurt Angle
Pinfall after a Stone Cold Stunner
20:03
5
Booker T
Team Alliance
The Rock
Pinfall with a Roll up
22:33
6
RVD
Team Alliance
Chris Jericho
Pinfall after a Breakdown
24:52
7
Kurt Angle
Team Alliance
The Rock
Submission by Sharpshooter
31:52
8
Chris Jericho
Team WWF
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Pinfall by Roll up
34:30
9
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Team Alliance
The Rock
Pinfall after two Rock Bottoms
44:56
Survivor: The Rock (Team WWF)
Near the end of the match Angle turned his back on the Alliance and hit Austin with the WWF Title belt which allowed Rock to hit the Rock Bottom.
****1/4
Great stuff.
~ Main event was great, not much else.
Christian defeated Al Snow to retain the WWF European Championship (6:30)
Christian pinned Snow after an Unprettier.
*3/4
Kind of a random addition to the show.
William Regal defeated Tajiri (w/Torrie Wilson) (2:59)
Regal pinned Tajiri after a Tiger Bomb.
After the match Regal Powerbombed Wilson as well.
*
Too short.
WCW United States Champion Edge defeated WWF Intercontinental Champion Test in a Title Unification match (11:17)
Edge pinned Test with a roll-up after a spear to unify the titles.
**1/4
The US champ won, but the IC title stayed alive? OK.
WCW Tag Team Champions The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) (w/Stacy Keibler) defeated WWF Tag Team Champions The Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff) in a Steel Cage Title Unification match (15:45)
Bubba Ray pinned Jeff after Jeff jumped from the top of the cage and fell through a table to unify the titles.
**1/2
Good enough.
Test won an Immunity battle royal (7:40)
Also in the match were: Billy Gunn, Bradshaw, Faarooq, Lance Storm, Billy Kidman, Diamond Dallas Page, Albert, Tazz, Perry Saturn, Raven, Chuck Palumbo, Crash Holly, Justin Credible, Shawn Stasiak, Steven Richards, Tommy Dreamer, The Hurricane, Spike Dudley, Hugh Morrus, Chavo Guerrero, Jr. and Funaki.
As a result of winning, Test was safe from being fired for 1 year regardless of which side won the main event.
Prior to the battle royal, Test attacked Scotty 2 Hotty and subsequently took his place.
No Rating.
Generic battle royale.
Trish Stratus defeated Lita, Jacqueline, Mighty Molly, Jazz and Ivory in a Six-Pack Challenge to win the vacant WWF Women's Championship (4:35)
Trish pinned Ivory after a Stratusfaction.
The title had been vacant since Chyna left the company.
½*
Crap.
(5 on 5) Winner Take All Survivor Series match: Team WWF (The Rock, Chris Jericho, The Undertaker, Kane and The Big Show) defeated Team Alliance (Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Booker T, Rob Van Dam and Shane McMahon) (44:56)
Elimination #
Wrestler
Team
Eliminated by
Elimination move
Time
1
Big Show
Team WWF
Shane McMahon
Pinfall after a Angle Slam, Scissors kick, Five-Star Frog Splash and Leap of Faith
12:42
2
Shane McMahon
Team Alliance
Chris Jericho
Pinfall after a Chokeslam, Tombstone piledriver and Lionsault
14:30
3
Kane
Team WWF
RVD
Pinfall after a Flying thrust kick
18:21
4
Undertaker
Team WWF
Kurt Angle
Pinfall after a Stone Cold Stunner
20:03
5
Booker T
Team Alliance
The Rock
Pinfall with a Roll up
22:33
6
RVD
Team Alliance
Chris Jericho
Pinfall after a Breakdown
24:52
7
Kurt Angle
Team Alliance
The Rock
Submission by Sharpshooter
31:52
8
Chris Jericho
Team WWF
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Pinfall by Roll up
34:30
9
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Team Alliance
The Rock
Pinfall after two Rock Bottoms
44:56
Survivor: The Rock (Team WWF)
Near the end of the match Angle turned his back on the Alliance and hit Austin with the WWF Title belt which allowed Rock to hit the Rock Bottom.
****1/4
Great stuff.
~ Main event was great, not much else.
No Mercy 2001 Review
Can Jericho finally win, the big one?
The Hardy Boyz (w/Lita) defeated Lance Storm and The Hurricane (w/Mighty Molly and Ivory) to retain the WCW World Tag Team Championship(7:42)
Matt pinned Hurricane after Jeff hit the Swanton Bomb on Hurricane.
**1/2
Whatever start to the show.
Test defeated Kane(10:09)
Test pinned Kane after a Big Boot to the face.
**
Not as bad as it should have been.
Torrie Wilson defeated Stacy Keibler in a Lingerie Match(3:08)
Torrie pinned Stacy after a Handspring elbow.
DUD
Yeah, who didn't see this coming.
Edge defeated Christian in a Ladder match to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship(22:16)
Edge retrieved the suspended belt to win the match after a one-man Con-chair-to to Christian.
***
As far as 22 minute ladder matches go, this was dissapointing.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) defeated The Big Show and Tajiri to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship(9:19)
D-Von pinned Tajiri after a 3D.
**
OK match.
The Undertaker defeated Booker T(12:12)
Undertaker pinned Booker T after the Last Ride.
*1/2
Houstonian + Houstonian = crap for us.
Chris Jericho defeated The Rock to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship(23:44)
Jericho pinned Rock after the Breakdown onto a steel chair.
****
I think this match is great, just not the MOTY candidate that everyone makes it out to be. I feel they had better matches.
Steve Austin defeated Kurt Angle and Rob Van Dam in a Triple Threat match to retain the WWF Championship(15:15)
Austin pinned Van Dam after a Stone Cold Stunner.
During the match both Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon interfered.
****
The best triple threat amtch ever to this point I believe.
~ 2 **** matches and a solid under card works for me.
The Hardy Boyz (w/Lita) defeated Lance Storm and The Hurricane (w/Mighty Molly and Ivory) to retain the WCW World Tag Team Championship(7:42)
Matt pinned Hurricane after Jeff hit the Swanton Bomb on Hurricane.
**1/2
Whatever start to the show.
Test defeated Kane(10:09)
Test pinned Kane after a Big Boot to the face.
**
Not as bad as it should have been.
Torrie Wilson defeated Stacy Keibler in a Lingerie Match(3:08)
Torrie pinned Stacy after a Handspring elbow.
DUD
Yeah, who didn't see this coming.
Edge defeated Christian in a Ladder match to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship(22:16)
Edge retrieved the suspended belt to win the match after a one-man Con-chair-to to Christian.
***
As far as 22 minute ladder matches go, this was dissapointing.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) defeated The Big Show and Tajiri to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship(9:19)
D-Von pinned Tajiri after a 3D.
**
OK match.
The Undertaker defeated Booker T(12:12)
Undertaker pinned Booker T after the Last Ride.
*1/2
Houstonian + Houstonian = crap for us.
Chris Jericho defeated The Rock to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship(23:44)
Jericho pinned Rock after the Breakdown onto a steel chair.
****
I think this match is great, just not the MOTY candidate that everyone makes it out to be. I feel they had better matches.
Steve Austin defeated Kurt Angle and Rob Van Dam in a Triple Threat match to retain the WWF Championship(15:15)
Austin pinned Van Dam after a Stone Cold Stunner.
During the match both Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon interfered.
****
The best triple threat amtch ever to this point I believe.
~ 2 **** matches and a solid under card works for me.
Unforgiven 2001 Review
The first show after 9/11, does it show?
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) defeated The Big Show and Spike Dudley, Lance Storm and The Hurricane, and The Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff) in a Fatal Four-Way Elimination match to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship (14:21)
Big Show pinned Storm after a Chokeslam (6:52)
Matt pinned Spike after a Twist Of Fate (7:57)
D-Von pinned Matt after a Bubba Bomb by Bubba Ray (14:21)
***1/4
Really good opener.
Perry Saturn defeated Raven (w/Terri) (5:07)
Saturn pinned Raven after a Three Handled Moss Covered Family Credenza.
**
Actually very good given the time.
Christian defeated Edge to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship (11:53)
Christian pinned Edge with a roll-up after a low blow.
**1/4
Not as good as we had hoped.
The Brothers of Destruction (The Undertaker and Kane) defeated KroniK (Brian Adams and Bryan Clark) (w/Steven Richards) to retain the WCW World Tag Team Championship (10:22)
Undertaker pinned Clark after a Chokeslam.
¼*
I'm being generous giveing it a positive star rating.
Rob Van Dam defeated Chris Jericho to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship (16:33)
RVD pinned Jericho after a Five-Star Frog Splash and a distraction by Stephanie McMahon.
***3/4
Another almost great match from, Rob...Van...Dam...(you know you want to do the thumbs thing)
The Rock defeated Booker T and Shane McMahon in a Handicap match to retain the WCW World Heavyweight Championship (15:23)
Rock pinned Booker T after a Rock Bottom.
**
This might have been the best handicap match ever to this point, seriously.
Rhyno defeated Tajiri (w/Torrie Wilson) to win the WCW United States Championship (4:50)
Rhyno pinned Tajiri after a Gore.
*
Short and...short...
Kurt Angle defeated Steve Austin to win the WWF Championship (23:12)
Angle forced Austin to submit with an Ankle Lock.
After the match Angle celebrated with his family inside the ring, then the WWF roster came out to congratulate him.
***3/4
Not even close to their last match. Still good, but dissapointing.
~ Decent show. Nothing special.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) defeated The Big Show and Spike Dudley, Lance Storm and The Hurricane, and The Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff) in a Fatal Four-Way Elimination match to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship (14:21)
Big Show pinned Storm after a Chokeslam (6:52)
Matt pinned Spike after a Twist Of Fate (7:57)
D-Von pinned Matt after a Bubba Bomb by Bubba Ray (14:21)
***1/4
Really good opener.
Perry Saturn defeated Raven (w/Terri) (5:07)
Saturn pinned Raven after a Three Handled Moss Covered Family Credenza.
**
Actually very good given the time.
Christian defeated Edge to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship (11:53)
Christian pinned Edge with a roll-up after a low blow.
**1/4
Not as good as we had hoped.
The Brothers of Destruction (The Undertaker and Kane) defeated KroniK (Brian Adams and Bryan Clark) (w/Steven Richards) to retain the WCW World Tag Team Championship (10:22)
Undertaker pinned Clark after a Chokeslam.
¼*
I'm being generous giveing it a positive star rating.
Rob Van Dam defeated Chris Jericho to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship (16:33)
RVD pinned Jericho after a Five-Star Frog Splash and a distraction by Stephanie McMahon.
***3/4
Another almost great match from, Rob...Van...Dam...(you know you want to do the thumbs thing)
The Rock defeated Booker T and Shane McMahon in a Handicap match to retain the WCW World Heavyweight Championship (15:23)
Rock pinned Booker T after a Rock Bottom.
**
This might have been the best handicap match ever to this point, seriously.
Rhyno defeated Tajiri (w/Torrie Wilson) to win the WCW United States Championship (4:50)
Rhyno pinned Tajiri after a Gore.
*
Short and...short...
Kurt Angle defeated Steve Austin to win the WWF Championship (23:12)
Angle forced Austin to submit with an Ankle Lock.
After the match Angle celebrated with his family inside the ring, then the WWF roster came out to congratulate him.
***3/4
Not even close to their last match. Still good, but dissapointing.
~ Decent show. Nothing special.
Summerslam 2001 Review
Another show, another MOTYC.
Edge defeated Lance Storm to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship (11:16)
Edge pinned Storm after an Edgecution.
Near the end of the match, Christian interfered to help Edge but accidentally Speared Edge and after that, was superkicked by Storm.
***
Good little opener.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) and Test defeated The APA (Faarooq and Bradshaw) and Spike Dudley (w/Molly Holly) (7:19)
Test pinned Bradshaw after Shane McMahon interfered and hit Bradshaw with a steel chair.
**
Short and to the point.
X-Pac defeated Tajiri to win the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship (7:33)
X-Pac pinned Tajiri after a X-Factor.
Near the near end of the match, Albert came down to the ring to distract Tajiri so Tajiri spit red mist into Albert's face.
**3/4
Nice little match.
Chris Jericho defeated Rhyno (12:34)
Jericho forced Rhyno to submit with the Walls of Jericho.
**3/4
Another nice match. Jericho botched a couple moves bad in here.
Rob Van Dam defeated Jeff Hardy in a Ladder match to win the WWF Hardcore Championship (16:33)
RVD won the match by retrieving the belt.
***1/2
Not as good as Invasion but close. Just typical RVD ladder match here.
The Brothers of Destruction (The Undertaker and Kane) defeated Diamond Dallas Page and Kanyon in a Steel cage match to win the WWF Tag Team Championship (10:13)
Kane and Undertaker pinned Page after a Last Ride.
½*
Squash cage match.
Kurt Angle defeated WWF Champion Steve Austin by disqualification (22:30)
Austin was disqualified by referee Nick Patrick after he attacked every referee that he saw. As a result, Austin retained the title.
****3/4
Oh man was this awesome. I know a lot of people hate DQ finishes, but I think it fits great here. Austin could not beat Angle, so he took the cheap heel way out. Angle comes off looking like Superman and Austin keeps the strap.
The Rock defeated Booker T (w/Shane McMahon) to win the WCW Championship (15:19)
Rock pinned Booker after a Rock Bottom.
During the match, The APA chased Shane McMahon out from ringside.
**3/4
Another good little match.
~ Awesome show. Only 1 **** match on here but it was a great one. Lots of **1/2 matches and up here.
Edge defeated Lance Storm to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship (11:16)
Edge pinned Storm after an Edgecution.
Near the end of the match, Christian interfered to help Edge but accidentally Speared Edge and after that, was superkicked by Storm.
***
Good little opener.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) and Test defeated The APA (Faarooq and Bradshaw) and Spike Dudley (w/Molly Holly) (7:19)
Test pinned Bradshaw after Shane McMahon interfered and hit Bradshaw with a steel chair.
**
Short and to the point.
X-Pac defeated Tajiri to win the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship (7:33)
X-Pac pinned Tajiri after a X-Factor.
Near the near end of the match, Albert came down to the ring to distract Tajiri so Tajiri spit red mist into Albert's face.
**3/4
Nice little match.
Chris Jericho defeated Rhyno (12:34)
Jericho forced Rhyno to submit with the Walls of Jericho.
**3/4
Another nice match. Jericho botched a couple moves bad in here.
Rob Van Dam defeated Jeff Hardy in a Ladder match to win the WWF Hardcore Championship (16:33)
RVD won the match by retrieving the belt.
***1/2
Not as good as Invasion but close. Just typical RVD ladder match here.
The Brothers of Destruction (The Undertaker and Kane) defeated Diamond Dallas Page and Kanyon in a Steel cage match to win the WWF Tag Team Championship (10:13)
Kane and Undertaker pinned Page after a Last Ride.
½*
Squash cage match.
Kurt Angle defeated WWF Champion Steve Austin by disqualification (22:30)
Austin was disqualified by referee Nick Patrick after he attacked every referee that he saw. As a result, Austin retained the title.
****3/4
Oh man was this awesome. I know a lot of people hate DQ finishes, but I think it fits great here. Austin could not beat Angle, so he took the cheap heel way out. Angle comes off looking like Superman and Austin keeps the strap.
The Rock defeated Booker T (w/Shane McMahon) to win the WCW Championship (15:19)
Rock pinned Booker after a Rock Bottom.
During the match, The APA chased Shane McMahon out from ringside.
**3/4
Another good little match.
~ Awesome show. Only 1 **** match on here but it was a great one. Lots of **1/2 matches and up here.
Invasion 2001 Review
Finally the dream PPV is here...kinda...
Edge and Christian defeated Lance Storm and Mike Awesome (10:10)
Edge pinned Awesome after a Spear from Christian.
***
Good not great.
Earl Hebner defeated Nick Patrick (w/Mick Foley as Special Guest Referee) (2:50)
Hebner pinned Patrick after a Spear
-*
Woo-hoo! Negative stars!
The Acolytes (Faarooq and Bradshaw) defeated Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo (7:17)
Bradshaw pinned Palumbo after a Clothesline From Hell.
¾*
Doodie.
Billy Kidman defeated X-Pac (7:12)
Kidman pinned X-Pac after a Shooting star press.
**1/4
Pretty solid.
Raven defeated William Regal (6:34)
Raven pinned Regal after a Raven Effect DDT.
¾*
TALK ABOUT A DREAM MATCH!
Chris Kanyon, Shawn Stasiak and Hugh Morrus defeated The Big Show, Billy Gunn and Albert (4:23)
Morrus pinned Gunn after a Reverse DDT from Stasiak.
½*
Kinda just throw everyone not involved on the PPV into one match.
Tajiri defeated Tazz (5:43)
Tajiri pinned Tazz after a Buzzsaw Kick.
*1/4
This was bad for these guys.
Rob Van Dam defeated Jeff Hardy to win the WWF Hardcore Championship (12:24)
RVD pinned Hardy after a Five-Star Frog Splash.
***3/4
RVD's breakout match.
Trish Stratus and Lita defeated Torrie Wilson and Stacy Keibler (w/Mick Foley as Special Guest Referee) in a Bra and Panties match (5:04)
No Rating
Just your typical T&A match.
Team WCW/ECW (Booker T, Diamond Dallas Page, Rhyno and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von)) (w/Shane McMahon, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, and Paul Heyman) defeated Team WWF (Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, The Undertaker, and Kane) (w/Vince McMahon) (29:03)
Booker pinned Angle after Austin turned on Team WWF and hit Angle with a Stone Cold Stunner.
***3/4
Really good little brawl here.
~ No is my answer to the last question I asked in the KOTR review. 2 really good matches and not much else.
~Kurt Angle beats Booker T to win the WCW Title. ***1/4
Edge and Christian defeated Lance Storm and Mike Awesome (10:10)
Edge pinned Awesome after a Spear from Christian.
***
Good not great.
Earl Hebner defeated Nick Patrick (w/Mick Foley as Special Guest Referee) (2:50)
Hebner pinned Patrick after a Spear
-*
Woo-hoo! Negative stars!
The Acolytes (Faarooq and Bradshaw) defeated Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo (7:17)
Bradshaw pinned Palumbo after a Clothesline From Hell.
¾*
Doodie.
Billy Kidman defeated X-Pac (7:12)
Kidman pinned X-Pac after a Shooting star press.
**1/4
Pretty solid.
Raven defeated William Regal (6:34)
Raven pinned Regal after a Raven Effect DDT.
¾*
TALK ABOUT A DREAM MATCH!
Chris Kanyon, Shawn Stasiak and Hugh Morrus defeated The Big Show, Billy Gunn and Albert (4:23)
Morrus pinned Gunn after a Reverse DDT from Stasiak.
½*
Kinda just throw everyone not involved on the PPV into one match.
Tajiri defeated Tazz (5:43)
Tajiri pinned Tazz after a Buzzsaw Kick.
*1/4
This was bad for these guys.
Rob Van Dam defeated Jeff Hardy to win the WWF Hardcore Championship (12:24)
RVD pinned Hardy after a Five-Star Frog Splash.
***3/4
RVD's breakout match.
Trish Stratus and Lita defeated Torrie Wilson and Stacy Keibler (w/Mick Foley as Special Guest Referee) in a Bra and Panties match (5:04)
No Rating
Just your typical T&A match.
Team WCW/ECW (Booker T, Diamond Dallas Page, Rhyno and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von)) (w/Shane McMahon, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, and Paul Heyman) defeated Team WWF (Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, The Undertaker, and Kane) (w/Vince McMahon) (29:03)
Booker pinned Angle after Austin turned on Team WWF and hit Angle with a Stone Cold Stunner.
***3/4
Really good little brawl here.
~ No is my answer to the last question I asked in the KOTR review. 2 really good matches and not much else.
~Kurt Angle beats Booker T to win the WCW Title. ***1/4
2001 King of the Ring Review
Kurt Angle-Palooza!
KOTR Semi-Final: Kurt Angle defeated Christian (8:17)
Angle pinned Christian after a Angle Slam.
**1/4
OK match for the time.
KOTR Semi-Final: Edge defeated Rhyno (8:52)
Edge pinned Rhyno after a Edgecution.
*3/4
Bland.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) defeated Kane and Spike Dudley to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship (8:32)
Bubba pinned Spike after a 3D.
*1/4
Yada.
KOTR Final: Edge defeated Kurt Angle to win the King of the Ring tournament (10:21)
Edge pinned Angle after an Edgecution.
**3/4
These guys would have better matches next year.
Jeff Hardy defeated X-Pac to retain the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship (7:11)
Jeff pinned X-Pac after a Swanton Bomb.
**1/4
Just OK.
Kurt Angle defeated Shane McMahon in a Street Fight (26:00)
Angle pinned Shane after a Super Angle Slam.
****1/2
I overrate this match but I love it. It shows how good Angle is when he carries a McMahon to a MOTY candidate.
Steve Austin defeated Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit in a Triple Threat match to retain the WWF Championship (27:52)
Austin pinned Benoit after Benoit hit a back suplex on Jericho off the top rope.
Half-way through the match, Booker T made his WWF debut by attacking Austin and putting him through the Spanish announce table.
***3/4
~ Easily one of the best KOTR's ever. That's not saying much but still. 2 really good matches including a MOTYC. Everything else was non offensive. 5 out of 6 PPVs have been good. Can the trend continue with a dream PPV?
KOTR Semi-Final: Kurt Angle defeated Christian (8:17)
Angle pinned Christian after a Angle Slam.
**1/4
OK match for the time.
KOTR Semi-Final: Edge defeated Rhyno (8:52)
Edge pinned Rhyno after a Edgecution.
*3/4
Bland.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) defeated Kane and Spike Dudley to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship (8:32)
Bubba pinned Spike after a 3D.
*1/4
Yada.
KOTR Final: Edge defeated Kurt Angle to win the King of the Ring tournament (10:21)
Edge pinned Angle after an Edgecution.
**3/4
These guys would have better matches next year.
Jeff Hardy defeated X-Pac to retain the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship (7:11)
Jeff pinned X-Pac after a Swanton Bomb.
**1/4
Just OK.
Kurt Angle defeated Shane McMahon in a Street Fight (26:00)
Angle pinned Shane after a Super Angle Slam.
****1/2
I overrate this match but I love it. It shows how good Angle is when he carries a McMahon to a MOTY candidate.
Steve Austin defeated Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit in a Triple Threat match to retain the WWF Championship (27:52)
Austin pinned Benoit after Benoit hit a back suplex on Jericho off the top rope.
Half-way through the match, Booker T made his WWF debut by attacking Austin and putting him through the Spanish announce table.
***3/4
~ Easily one of the best KOTR's ever. That's not saying much but still. 2 really good matches including a MOTYC. Everything else was non offensive. 5 out of 6 PPVs have been good. Can the trend continue with a dream PPV?
Judgement Day 2001 Review
Austin vs. Undertaker...again...
William Regal defeated Rikishi (3:57)
Regal pinned Rikishi after a Regal Cutter.
3/4*
RAW match.
Kurt Angle defeated Chris Benoit in a Two out of three falls match (23:54)
Benoit pinned Angle after a Angle Slam("Pinfalls Only") (1:07)
Angle made Benoit submit with the Ankle Lock("Submissions Only") (12:10)
Angle won the third fall with the help of Edge and Christian(Ladder match) (23:54)
****
As good as last month.
Rhyno defeated Test and The Big Show in a Triple Threat match to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship (9:15)
Rhyno pinned Big Show after a Gore with a garbage can top.
**1/4
It was...OK.
Chyna defeated Lita to retain the WWF Women's Championship (6:29)
Chyna pinned Lita after a Powerbomb. This was also Chyna's last appearance in the WWF.
*1/4
Not bad for a Chyna match.
Kane defeated Triple H (w/Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley) in a Chain match to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship (12:29)
Kane pinned Triple H after Steve Austin accidentally hit Triple H with a steel chair.
**1/2
Just a Whatever type of match. I mean they put over a chain match like it's 100X worse than Hell in a Cell, and nothing happens.
Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho won a Tag Team Turmoil match to become #1 contenders to the WWF Tag Team Championship (25:48)
The APA (Faarooq and Bradshaw) defeated Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko when Farooq pinned Saturn after a Spinebuster (1:32)
The APA defeated The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) when Bradshaw pinned Bubba after a Clothesline from Hell (6:28)
X-Factor (X-Pac and Justin Credible) defeated The APA when X-Pac pinned Bradshaw while Albert was holding Bradshaw's foot (10:13)
X-Factor defeated The Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff) when X-Pac pinned Matt after a superkick (13:24)
Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit defeated X-Factor when Benoit forced Credible to submit to the Crippler Crossface and Jericho forced X-Pac to submit to the Walls of Jericho (18:40)
Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit defeated Edge and Christian when Benoit forced Christian to submit to the Crippler Crossface (25:48)
***
Once Jericho and Benoit got in, it was good.
Steve Austin defeated The Undertaker in a No Holds Barred match to retain the WWF Championship (23:07)
Austin pinned The Undertaker after Triple H hit Undertaker with a sledge hammer.
***
Suprisingly good match.
~ Another solid show overall I guess. At least there's a **** match here.
~ Bonus match: Raw, the next night; Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit win the Tag Team titles from Stone Cold Steve Austin and HHH. HHH tore his quad in this match making the save on Austin. ****1/2
The Next SmackDown,
Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho defeated The Hardy Boyz, The Dudley Boyz and Edge and Christian to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship
SmackDown!May 24, 2001,Anaheim, California
****1/4
May 31 SmackDown Steve Austin beats Chris Benoit to retain the WWF Title. ****1/4
I know a lot of people have given this match around *****, but it doesn't hold up. Especially with all the hype.
~ 6-4-01 Steve Austin defeats Jericho to retain the WWF title. ***1/4
~6-11-01 Kurt Angle beats Chris Benoit in a cage match. ****
William Regal defeated Rikishi (3:57)
Regal pinned Rikishi after a Regal Cutter.
3/4*
RAW match.
Kurt Angle defeated Chris Benoit in a Two out of three falls match (23:54)
Benoit pinned Angle after a Angle Slam("Pinfalls Only") (1:07)
Angle made Benoit submit with the Ankle Lock("Submissions Only") (12:10)
Angle won the third fall with the help of Edge and Christian(Ladder match) (23:54)
****
As good as last month.
Rhyno defeated Test and The Big Show in a Triple Threat match to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship (9:15)
Rhyno pinned Big Show after a Gore with a garbage can top.
**1/4
It was...OK.
Chyna defeated Lita to retain the WWF Women's Championship (6:29)
Chyna pinned Lita after a Powerbomb. This was also Chyna's last appearance in the WWF.
*1/4
Not bad for a Chyna match.
Kane defeated Triple H (w/Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley) in a Chain match to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship (12:29)
Kane pinned Triple H after Steve Austin accidentally hit Triple H with a steel chair.
**1/2
Just a Whatever type of match. I mean they put over a chain match like it's 100X worse than Hell in a Cell, and nothing happens.
Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho won a Tag Team Turmoil match to become #1 contenders to the WWF Tag Team Championship (25:48)
The APA (Faarooq and Bradshaw) defeated Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko when Farooq pinned Saturn after a Spinebuster (1:32)
The APA defeated The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) when Bradshaw pinned Bubba after a Clothesline from Hell (6:28)
X-Factor (X-Pac and Justin Credible) defeated The APA when X-Pac pinned Bradshaw while Albert was holding Bradshaw's foot (10:13)
X-Factor defeated The Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff) when X-Pac pinned Matt after a superkick (13:24)
Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit defeated X-Factor when Benoit forced Credible to submit to the Crippler Crossface and Jericho forced X-Pac to submit to the Walls of Jericho (18:40)
Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit defeated Edge and Christian when Benoit forced Christian to submit to the Crippler Crossface (25:48)
***
Once Jericho and Benoit got in, it was good.
Steve Austin defeated The Undertaker in a No Holds Barred match to retain the WWF Championship (23:07)
Austin pinned The Undertaker after Triple H hit Undertaker with a sledge hammer.
***
Suprisingly good match.
~ Another solid show overall I guess. At least there's a **** match here.
~ Bonus match: Raw, the next night; Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit win the Tag Team titles from Stone Cold Steve Austin and HHH. HHH tore his quad in this match making the save on Austin. ****1/2
The Next SmackDown,
Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho defeated The Hardy Boyz, The Dudley Boyz and Edge and Christian to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship
SmackDown!May 24, 2001,Anaheim, California
****1/4
May 31 SmackDown Steve Austin beats Chris Benoit to retain the WWF Title. ****1/4
I know a lot of people have given this match around *****, but it doesn't hold up. Especially with all the hype.
~ 6-4-01 Steve Austin defeats Jericho to retain the WWF title. ***1/4
~6-11-01 Kurt Angle beats Chris Benoit in a cage match. ****
Insurrextion 2001 Review
Eddie Guerrero defeated Grand Master Sexay(4:30)
Guerrero pinned Sexay with a roll-up.
*1/2
Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko defeated Hardcore Holly and Crash Holly(5:37)
Saturn pinned Crash after a Swinging Fisherman's Suplex.
*1/4
Bradshaw defeated The Big Show(3:20)
Bradshaw pinned Big Show after a Clothesline from Hell.
The match was originally Big Show vs. Test, but Test was injured.
½*
Edge and Christian defeated X-Factor (X-Pac and Justin Credible), The Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff), and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) in a Fatal Four-Way Elimination match(13:20)
Jeff pinned X-Pac after a Swanton Bomb(5:42)
Christian pinned Jeff after an Unprettier(6:02)
Edge pinned Bubba Ray after a Gore from Rhyno(13:20)
**
Chris Benoit defeated Kurt Angle in a Two out of Three Falls match
Benoit pinned Angle
Benoit pinned Angle
****
Chris Jericho defeated William Regal to win the "Queen's Cup"(14:46)
Jericho forced Regal to submit with the Walls of Jericho.
**1/4
The Undertaker defeated WWF Champion Steve Austin and Triple H in a Handicap match(17:12)
Undertaker pinned Triple H after a Chokeslam.
Austin's WWF Championship was on the line but did not change hands because Undertaker pinned Triple H.
**
~ One great match and not much else.
Guerrero pinned Sexay with a roll-up.
*1/2
Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko defeated Hardcore Holly and Crash Holly(5:37)
Saturn pinned Crash after a Swinging Fisherman's Suplex.
*1/4
Bradshaw defeated The Big Show(3:20)
Bradshaw pinned Big Show after a Clothesline from Hell.
The match was originally Big Show vs. Test, but Test was injured.
½*
Edge and Christian defeated X-Factor (X-Pac and Justin Credible), The Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff), and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) in a Fatal Four-Way Elimination match(13:20)
Jeff pinned X-Pac after a Swanton Bomb(5:42)
Christian pinned Jeff after an Unprettier(6:02)
Edge pinned Bubba Ray after a Gore from Rhyno(13:20)
**
Chris Benoit defeated Kurt Angle in a Two out of Three Falls match
Benoit pinned Angle
Benoit pinned Angle
****
Chris Jericho defeated William Regal to win the "Queen's Cup"(14:46)
Jericho forced Regal to submit with the Walls of Jericho.
**1/4
The Undertaker defeated WWF Champion Steve Austin and Triple H in a Handicap match(17:12)
Undertaker pinned Triple H after a Chokeslam.
Austin's WWF Championship was on the line but did not change hands because Undertaker pinned Triple H.
**
~ One great match and not much else.
Backlash 2001 Review
This show usually had Wrestlemania rematches, but not his year! (that's bad)
X-Factor (X-Pac, Justin Credible and Albert) defeated The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray, D-Von) and Spike (7:59)
X-Pac pinned Bubba Ray after he and Credible double superkicked Bubba.
**
OK opener.
Rhyno defeated Raven to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship (8:10)
Rhyno pinned Raven after a Gore.
***1/4
Probably the best 1-on-1 hardcore match since the title orignated.
William Regal defeated Chris Jericho in a Duchess of Queensbury Rules Match (12:11)
Regal pinned Jericho after hitting him with a steel chair.
**3/4
Pretty good stuff all around.
Chris Benoit defeated Kurt Angle in an Ultimate Submission Match (31:31)
Benoit won 4 falls to 3 in overtime
****
Not as good as last month's but still great.
Shane McMahon defeated The Big Show in a Last Man Standing Match (11:53)
McMahon won after an elbow drop from the top of the Titan Tron onto Big Show through a table.
*
Nothing but a big fall here.
Matt Hardy defeated Christian and Eddie Guerrero in a Triple threat match to retain the WWF European Championship (6:52)
Matt pinned Christian after a Twist of Fate.
*3/4
Not too good considering who was involved.
WWF Champion Steve Austin and WWF Intercontinental Champion Triple H defeated The Undertaker and Kane to win the WWF Tag Team Championship (27:11).
Triple H pinned Kane after hitting him with a sledgehammer.
All three titles were on the line in this match.
**1/2
Just another OK match. Everyone knew HHH and Austin were going over here.
~ Show was pretty solid.
X-Factor (X-Pac, Justin Credible and Albert) defeated The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray, D-Von) and Spike (7:59)
X-Pac pinned Bubba Ray after he and Credible double superkicked Bubba.
**
OK opener.
Rhyno defeated Raven to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship (8:10)
Rhyno pinned Raven after a Gore.
***1/4
Probably the best 1-on-1 hardcore match since the title orignated.
William Regal defeated Chris Jericho in a Duchess of Queensbury Rules Match (12:11)
Regal pinned Jericho after hitting him with a steel chair.
**3/4
Pretty good stuff all around.
Chris Benoit defeated Kurt Angle in an Ultimate Submission Match (31:31)
Benoit won 4 falls to 3 in overtime
****
Not as good as last month's but still great.
Shane McMahon defeated The Big Show in a Last Man Standing Match (11:53)
McMahon won after an elbow drop from the top of the Titan Tron onto Big Show through a table.
*
Nothing but a big fall here.
Matt Hardy defeated Christian and Eddie Guerrero in a Triple threat match to retain the WWF European Championship (6:52)
Matt pinned Christian after a Twist of Fate.
*3/4
Not too good considering who was involved.
WWF Champion Steve Austin and WWF Intercontinental Champion Triple H defeated The Undertaker and Kane to win the WWF Tag Team Championship (27:11).
Triple H pinned Kane after hitting him with a sledgehammer.
All three titles were on the line in this match.
**1/2
Just another OK match. Everyone knew HHH and Austin were going over here.
~ Show was pretty solid.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Wrestlemania X-7 Review
One of the best PPV's ever.
Chris Jericho defeated William Regal to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship (7:08)
Jericho pinned Regal following a Lionsault.
***
I like this amtch more than everybody. Everything but the finish was good.
Tazz and The APA (Bradshaw and Faarooq) (w/Jacqueline) defeated Right to Censor (The Goodfather, Val Venis and Bull Buchanan) (w/ Steven Richards) (3:53)
Bradshaw pinned Goodfather after a Clothesline From Hell.
*1/4
Short and sweet.
Kane defeated Raven (c) and The Big Show in a Triple Threat Hardcore Match to win the WWF Hardcore Championship (9:18)
Kane pinned Big Show after an Elbow drop off the stage.
**1/4
Fun little garbage match.
Eddie Guerrero (w/ Perry Saturn) defeated Test to win the WWF European Championship (8:30)
Guerrero pinned Test after hitting him with the title belt.
**3/4
Another pretty good showing for Test as Eddie carries him to a near *** match.
Kurt Angle defeated Chris Benoit (14:02)
Angle pinned Benoit with a roll-up using Benoit's tights for leverage.
****1/4
The first match in this classic feud.
Chyna defeated Ivory to win the WWF Women's Championship (2:39)
Chyna pinned Ivory after a Gorilla Press Drop.
¼*
Eh...it was short.
Shane McMahon defeated Vince McMahon (w/Mick Foley as special guest referee) in a Street Fight (14:12)
Shane pinned Vince after a Coast to Coast.
***1/4
About as good as a Vince match can get.
Edge and Christian defeated The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) (c) and The Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff) in a TLC match to win the WWF Tag Team Championship (15:42)
Edge and Christian won after by climbing a ladder and retrieving the belts hanging above the ring.
****1/2
Another classic bout between these teams.
The Iron Sheik won a Gimmick Battle Royal featuring: Bushwhacker Luke, Bushwhacker Butch, Duke Droese, Doink the Clown, Nikolai Volkoff, Tugboat, The Goon, Earthquake, Gobbledygooker, Hillbilly Jim, Brother Love, Michael Hayes, One Man Gang, Kamala, Jim Cornette, Repo Man, and Sgt. Slaughter. (3:05)
The Iron Sheik won by eliminating Hillbilly Jim last.
After the match Slaughter locked a Cobra clutch on The Iron Sheik.
No Rating
It was fun watching all the participants come to the ring, but the match was bad.
The Undertaker defeated Triple H (18:17)
Undertaker pinned Triple H after a Last Ride.
Motörhead performed Triple H's entrance music live.
***3/4
Another good match.
Steve Austin defeated The Rock in a No Disqualification match to win the WWF Championship (28:06)
Austin pinned Rock after hitting him multiple times with a steel chair.
During the match, Vince McMahon came to ringside and handed Austin the steel chair.
****3/4
So close to ***** but I just can't give it to them.
~ This is one of the best PPV's that I’ve ever seen. 3 matches at at least ****1/4. The main event was a MOTY candidate. I was there live and it was spectacular.
Bonus matches between WM and Backlash:
~ Steve Austin beats The Rock in a Cage Match to retain the WWF Title. ***
~ HHH beats Jericho for the IC Title. ***1/2
~ Jeff Hardy beats HHH for the IC Title. **1/2
Chris Jericho defeated William Regal to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship (7:08)
Jericho pinned Regal following a Lionsault.
***
I like this amtch more than everybody. Everything but the finish was good.
Tazz and The APA (Bradshaw and Faarooq) (w/Jacqueline) defeated Right to Censor (The Goodfather, Val Venis and Bull Buchanan) (w/ Steven Richards) (3:53)
Bradshaw pinned Goodfather after a Clothesline From Hell.
*1/4
Short and sweet.
Kane defeated Raven (c) and The Big Show in a Triple Threat Hardcore Match to win the WWF Hardcore Championship (9:18)
Kane pinned Big Show after an Elbow drop off the stage.
**1/4
Fun little garbage match.
Eddie Guerrero (w/ Perry Saturn) defeated Test to win the WWF European Championship (8:30)
Guerrero pinned Test after hitting him with the title belt.
**3/4
Another pretty good showing for Test as Eddie carries him to a near *** match.
Kurt Angle defeated Chris Benoit (14:02)
Angle pinned Benoit with a roll-up using Benoit's tights for leverage.
****1/4
The first match in this classic feud.
Chyna defeated Ivory to win the WWF Women's Championship (2:39)
Chyna pinned Ivory after a Gorilla Press Drop.
¼*
Eh...it was short.
Shane McMahon defeated Vince McMahon (w/Mick Foley as special guest referee) in a Street Fight (14:12)
Shane pinned Vince after a Coast to Coast.
***1/4
About as good as a Vince match can get.
Edge and Christian defeated The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) (c) and The Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff) in a TLC match to win the WWF Tag Team Championship (15:42)
Edge and Christian won after by climbing a ladder and retrieving the belts hanging above the ring.
****1/2
Another classic bout between these teams.
The Iron Sheik won a Gimmick Battle Royal featuring: Bushwhacker Luke, Bushwhacker Butch, Duke Droese, Doink the Clown, Nikolai Volkoff, Tugboat, The Goon, Earthquake, Gobbledygooker, Hillbilly Jim, Brother Love, Michael Hayes, One Man Gang, Kamala, Jim Cornette, Repo Man, and Sgt. Slaughter. (3:05)
The Iron Sheik won by eliminating Hillbilly Jim last.
After the match Slaughter locked a Cobra clutch on The Iron Sheik.
No Rating
It was fun watching all the participants come to the ring, but the match was bad.
The Undertaker defeated Triple H (18:17)
Undertaker pinned Triple H after a Last Ride.
Motörhead performed Triple H's entrance music live.
***3/4
Another good match.
Steve Austin defeated The Rock in a No Disqualification match to win the WWF Championship (28:06)
Austin pinned Rock after hitting him multiple times with a steel chair.
During the match, Vince McMahon came to ringside and handed Austin the steel chair.
****3/4
So close to ***** but I just can't give it to them.
~ This is one of the best PPV's that I’ve ever seen. 3 matches at at least ****1/4. The main event was a MOTY candidate. I was there live and it was spectacular.
Bonus matches between WM and Backlash:
~ Steve Austin beats The Rock in a Cage Match to retain the WWF Title. ***
~ HHH beats Jericho for the IC Title. ***1/2
~ Jeff Hardy beats HHH for the IC Title. **1/2
No Way Out 2001 Review
VEGAS BABY! VEGAS!
The Big Show defeated Raven to win the WWF Hardcore Championship (6:13)
Big Show pinned Raven.
During the match Billy Gunn pinned Raven to win the WWF Hardcore Championship, then Raven pinned Billy Gunn to win the WWF Hardcore Championship
*3/4
Fun little garbage match.
Chris Jericho defeated Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero and X-Pac in a Fatal Four-Way match to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship (12:18)
Jericho pinned X-Pac.
****1/4
Just throw in the workrate and watch it do it's thing.
Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley defeated Trish Stratus (8:30)
Stephanie pinned Stratus after William Regal interfered and used the Regal Cutter on Trish.
**3/4
Suprisingly watchable. Actually it was almost one of the best WWE women's matches ever.
Triple H defeated Steve Austin in a 3 Stages Of Hell Match (39:27)
Austin pinned HHH in a Regular Match (12:20)
HHH pinned Austin in a Street Fight (27:11)
HHH pinned Austin in a Steel cage match (39:27)
****1/2
A lot of people have this match at *****. I can't go that high. The stuff in the cage seemed like too much.
Steven Richards defeated Jerry Lawler (5:31)
Richards pinned Lawler after The Kat accidentally hit Lawler with the Women's Championship belt.
As a result of Lawler losing, The Kat was forced to join Right to Censor.
½*
This is like the only crap on this card.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) defeated Edge and Christian and The Brothers of Destruction (Kane and The Undertaker) in a Tables Match to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships (12:06)
The Dudleyz sent Christian through a table with a 3D.
**1/4
Even this was above average.
The Rock defeated Kurt Angle to win the WWF Championship (16:54)
Rock pinned Angle after two Rock Bottoms.
The Big Show entered in middle of the match and chokeslammed Rock, Angle and the referee.
****
Another great match. Almost ****1/4.
~ 3 **** matches! This show never gets the respect it deserves. 3 **** matches? C'mon!
The Big Show defeated Raven to win the WWF Hardcore Championship (6:13)
Big Show pinned Raven.
During the match Billy Gunn pinned Raven to win the WWF Hardcore Championship, then Raven pinned Billy Gunn to win the WWF Hardcore Championship
*3/4
Fun little garbage match.
Chris Jericho defeated Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero and X-Pac in a Fatal Four-Way match to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship (12:18)
Jericho pinned X-Pac.
****1/4
Just throw in the workrate and watch it do it's thing.
Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley defeated Trish Stratus (8:30)
Stephanie pinned Stratus after William Regal interfered and used the Regal Cutter on Trish.
**3/4
Suprisingly watchable. Actually it was almost one of the best WWE women's matches ever.
Triple H defeated Steve Austin in a 3 Stages Of Hell Match (39:27)
Austin pinned HHH in a Regular Match (12:20)
HHH pinned Austin in a Street Fight (27:11)
HHH pinned Austin in a Steel cage match (39:27)
****1/2
A lot of people have this match at *****. I can't go that high. The stuff in the cage seemed like too much.
Steven Richards defeated Jerry Lawler (5:31)
Richards pinned Lawler after The Kat accidentally hit Lawler with the Women's Championship belt.
As a result of Lawler losing, The Kat was forced to join Right to Censor.
½*
This is like the only crap on this card.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) defeated Edge and Christian and The Brothers of Destruction (Kane and The Undertaker) in a Tables Match to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships (12:06)
The Dudleyz sent Christian through a table with a 3D.
**1/4
Even this was above average.
The Rock defeated Kurt Angle to win the WWF Championship (16:54)
Rock pinned Angle after two Rock Bottoms.
The Big Show entered in middle of the match and chokeslammed Rock, Angle and the referee.
****
Another great match. Almost ****1/4.
~ 3 **** matches! This show never gets the respect it deserves. 3 **** matches? C'mon!
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