Genesis

Welcome to 2013, this is my first review this year; the Rumble was spent with my SOS tag team partner at his house so wasn’t able to write anything up. This is a new year and I hope to be writing some more articles for the blog spot but for now this is my first review, enjoy.

This PPV has some interesting matches, the main focus of course is The Rock vs. C M Punk 2, The Royal Rumble win was a bad booking decision in my opinion but I am not the booker so I don’t know where they are going with the angle. The elimination chamber is only going to be seen 1 time in this PPV which is a new deal as for the last few years it has been featured twice, once for each world title. We have a 6 man tag match with Team Cena (John Cena, Ryback and Sheamus) Vs. The Shield (Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins), should be a good match if Cena stays out of the ring. Ha!

We have Cole, Jerry Lawler and the wrestling god himself JBL on commentary.

Match #1 – World Heavyweight Title Match

Alberto Del Rio (c) Vs. The Big Show

Well I still think the Royal Rumble should have been where Del Rio won the belt but again I am not the booker for WWE, wish I was, reckon it could be fun. ;-). Big Show was a dominant world champ but Del Rio has picked up some real momentum after winning the belt, momentum he needed really as he had started to flounder, I am however disappointed that he has stopped coming to the ring with the fancy cars. Sad times.

Winner: Alberto Del Rio via Submission (Cross Arm Breaker)

Moment of the Match: The finishing flurry, Del Rio hits about 3 different kicks to the Big Shows face then follows it up with the Arm Breaker.

Not a bad opening match, good to see Del Rio keeping up his momentum for Wrestlemania, be good to see him as the champion on the show.

Match #2 – United States Championship match

Antonio Cesaro (c) vs. The Miz

This should be good, Antonio Cesaro is one of the best wrestlers in the company and The Miz despite being a rubbish good guy is still quite good in the ring. Cesaro has been picking up so much momenbtum especially when he gets to show just how freakishly strong he is, just to add to how good he is technically as well.

Winner: Antonio Cesaro by DQ after The Miz accidently low blowed Cesaro

Moment of the Match: Cesaro lifting up the Miz with one arm, massive show of power.

Great match with some good psychology with Cesaro working on the injured shoulder of The Miz and then the Miz doing a little work to Cesaro’s left knee. Not the best finish but didn’t take away from the main body of the match. After the match Miz intentionally low blows Cesaro and talks some trash to Cesaro.

Segment 1

In the back with Kane and Daniel Bryan, still not getting on since they eliminated each other from the Royal Rumble. Talk about how important it is to win the chamber and they agree to watch each others back in the chamber.

Match #3 – Elimination Chamber match for the #1 Contenders spot for the World Title.

Chris Jericho vs. Jack Swagger vs. Mark Henry vs. Kane vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton

Ok, this is the Elimination Chamber PPV and the Elimination chamber is on 3^rd!!!!! WTF!! Doesn’t seem quite right but again I am not a WWE booker. I have sadly read the spoilers for this match so i know who wins, am still looking forward to seeing how it plays out though. We have Jack Swagger back from a short hiatus and Mark Henry back from injury so it will be good to see how they get on in the match. Kane, Randy Orton and Chris Jericho are no strangers to the Elimination Chamber and they will obviously put on a great show. Daniel Bryan is just brilliant so he will bring a more technical game to the violence of the chamber.

Jack Swagger is out first with Dirty Dutch Mantel; sorry Zeb Colter, cuts himself a promo, but wasn’t really listening though sorry. Kane is out next, can’t imagine he will cut a promo ;-). Next out is the World’s Strongest Man Mark Henry, someone is going to get their wig split, just remember folks if Mark Henry is charging for oxygen you need to keep your bill paid son, I think he should hit the world’s strongest slam on the chamber itself and kill everyone inside, be a sure fire winner then. Randy Orton is the next wrestler out, meaning that Chris Jericho, his sparkly coat, Daniel Bryan and his beard will be starting the match off.

3^rd entrant: Jack Swagger

4^th entrant: Kane

5^th entrant: Randy Orton

6^th entrant: Mark Henry

1^st man eliminated: Daniel Bryan by Mark Henry after a world’s strongest slam.

2^nd man eliminated: Kane by Mark Henry after a world’s strongest slam

3^rd man eliminated: Mark Henry by Randy Orton after an RKO

4^th man eliminated: Chris Jericho by Randy Orton after an RKO

Final elimination: Randy Orton by Jack Swagger with a roll up.

Moment of the match: Mark Henry being eliminated, then coming back into the chamber and hitting the world’s strongest slam on everyone left in the chamber. Brilliant.

Not a bad match, shame it wasn’t the main event and I’m glad Swagger won with a roll up as I can’t believe anyone would have bought into him beating Orton fair and square. Gonna be interesting to see what they do with Alberto Del Rio and Jack Swagger leading upto their match at Wrestlemania, obviously with the new character and manager they going with the Anti immigration angle.

Match # 4 – 6 Man Tag Team

THE Ryback, Sheamus & John Cena vs. The Shield
Should be a good match, I have also been told the winner of this match but it will be fun to see how it all comes about. The Shield have been booked really strong, even if they get beaten up on a show they still come out the winners at the PPV, they beat Hell No & Ryback at TLC and now I think they will do really well to go over these three guys.

Winner: The Shield, Roman Reigns spears Ryback and Seth Rollins pins Ryback

Moment of the Match: Ryback being tagged in for the first time, cant get over how he just man handled all three members of The Sheild.

Not the best match, was good to see The Shield go over the combination of Ryback, Cena and Sheamus. Be interesting what will happen from here with regards to The Shield and Ryback.

Segment 2

Dolph Ziggler, Big E Langston & AJ are in the ring, Dolph Ziggler talks about how he steals the show and how he is Mr Money in the Bank. Booker T comes out, figure we having a impromptu match, Booker brings out Kofi Kingston.

Match # 5 Dolph Ziggler vs Kofi Kingston

Not bad match to just throw into the show. Not so big on Kofi but am a huge Ziggler mark.

Winner: Dolph Ziggler after hitting the Zig Zag

 

Not a bad little match really, not very long but gets Ziggler on the PPV. Reminds people that he still has the money in the bank case.

Big E Langston then beats up Kofi after the match. Don’t see the point of that myself but gets him in the ring.

SIDE NOTE:
Great comment from JBL as the commentators talk about the WWE app, Jerry Lawler says he has a picture of him and his girlfriend as his background and JBL replies with “I got a picture of your girlfriend too”. Sorry just made me laugh!!

Segment 3

Brodus Clay is in the back playing with toys, Tensai comes in they joke about his tattoos then start dancing.... how crappy.

Match # 6 - Divas Championship Match

Kaitlyn (c) vs. Tamina Snucka

Divas match.... you know the deal, BRB. ;-)              

Winner: Kaitlyn pins Tamina after a spear.

Moment of the match: The End!

Match # 7 – WWE Championship Match

The Rock (c) vs. C M Punk

I could write a huge rant here about what I think of The Rock winning the title but I’m not going to, I am simply going to say that I think it is a bad choice. I have again been spoiled to the result of this match and let me tell you I think it’s a bad choice to have The Rock as WWE champion. The man is in no fit shape to be in the ring, he was puffing after about 4 minutes at the Rumble and we are now going to be subjected to Rock vs. Cena 2... so much for once in a lifetime. Punk should have been the champ until Wrestlemania and then they should have had him job the belt out to end his streak. I have just noticed this is turning into a rant so will just end it there.

Winner: The Rock pins C M Punk after the Rock Bottom.
Moment of the Match: C M Punk Rock Bottoming The Rock on the announce table, shame the table didn’t break.

SIDE NOTE

Another golden gem but this time from Jerry Lawler. JBL says that he should be worried about Punk as he gave the King a heart attack and he replies with “I think that was sitting next to Cole” Ha Ha!

Summary

This PPV was a bit of a letdown overall and there are a few reasons for it too, 1 is that the Elimination Chamber wasn’t the main event and that there was only the 1.

2. It did feel like a elongated trailer for G.I Joe, between adverts, plugs and pop ups I have had enough of the film and it isn’t even out yet.

3. The Rock retaining the belt, meaning we will be seeing Rock vs. Cena 2... Oh joy because the 1^st time round was soooo amazing. Also the fact he needs to get into better ring shape for Wrestlemania.

The chamber match itself was quite good and was very shocking to see Jack Swagger get himself into a world title match at Wrestlemania, never thought I would hear or say it.

For Wrestlemania I will be again with my partners from SOS so I’m sure we can get some videos and maybe my long awaited podcast too. Until next time. Peace.