After a lengthy absence, I'm here to review last nights Summerslam 2011, to be honest I was looking foreward to this event very much, with a double main event consisting of 3 tallented wrestlers (and Cena but can turn it up as seen last month) and 2 captivating storylines. Expectations were high, did the event live up to the hype? In my book it kinda did, the event left many satisfied and asking questions due to 2 big shockers in the main event (read on!). So sit back and read about the biggest party of the summer that wasn't held by Charlie Sheen.
1. Miz/Alberto Del Rio/R-Truth vs Rey Mysterio/John Morrison/Kofi Kingston
This was a basic opener, but a decent way to kick off the show, with each man getting their stuff in and the return of Miz's Awesome foam (God I love that). Despite Del Rio getting little action (read on!) it kept me entertained and ready for the next match.
Score: 6.5/10
After this, we saw a funny backstage moment with CM Punk and Stephenie Mcmahon in which she asked for a handshake but Punk rebufed; 'I know where those hands have been'
2. Sheamus vs Mark Henry
Well it wasn't exactly a classic but it was good for a Henry match. Sheamus looked strong which shows WWE want to make him a prominant face. The slow pace got little out of the crowd until the finish, which had Henry send Sheamus back first into the ring post, them crashing through the barricade (a spot that earned this match an extra 0.5) and Henry winning by countout which prolonges their fued.
Score: 5.5/10
After this was the Cee Lo Green performance, I skipped through most of this, but saw parts in which Cee Lo looked like he was wearing a binliner, trying to get the crowd to sing along but there was silence and a few Cenation kids doing the mashed potato.
3. Kelly Kelly vs Beth Pheonix
In truth I skipped this match, but for those who havn't seen, I dare you to watch the PPV just for this match...go on...do it!
Score: N/A
4. Daniel Bryan vs Wade Barrett
This was a pretty good match (it's Bryan, no shit!), featuring Bryan's technical soundness and captivating manouvers. Barrett put on a good show with brutal moves such as a boot through the ropes and a Nigel McGuiness esq clothesline. This match went back and forth near the end but saw Barrett win, which although keeps his status clean, does little for Bryan's, who's supposedly gonna main event wrestlemania.
Score: 7.5/10
5. Christian vs Randy Orton
I hope this is the last match for these 2, they've had an amazing series but there's only so many times you can go to the well (I'm sounding like Booker-T!). This was a great match with many good hardcore spots that were built up to and payed off well, it would be difficult for me to type them all. Let's just say Kendo sticks, tables, chairs, trashcans, announce tables and steel steps were all used and used well. The highlight of the match though was the finish, which saw Christian go for a turning crossbody but get RKO'd on the steel steps (somewhat shades of their 1st match).
Score: 9/10
6. CM Punk vs John Cena
This didn't exactly live up to their match of the year at Money in the Bank, but this was still pretty damn good. We started off with good methodical technical wrestling, building up to spot after spot. Just like their other match, every move had an impact. Cena turned it up again, giving one of his best performances ( he gave the best dropkick he's ever given). The attmosphere was nothing like Chicago but the crowd were 50/50 and electric. HHH suprisingly didn't take up much of the spotlight apart from one spot where he stopped a possible count-out and threw both men back in the ring. Punk won again via GTS, HHH counted, not noticing that Cena had his foot on the rope, which is one of the things that leaves questions (read on!).
Score: 9/10
After the match came 2 major shockers that made the night and became trending topics on Twitter. First Kevin Nash came through the crowd and Jackknifed Punk after the match, this asks why did he do this? Will he be on RAW? Will he wrestle again? And the biggest shock of all...Alberto Del Rio cashed in Money in the Bank, winning the WWE championship. How will Punk react? How will Cena react? How will the Del Rio/Rey match on RAW go? All these questions ensure people tuning into RAW to find out.
With 2 great main events and many possible storylines created and a shocking return, Summerslam was a great PPV and worth watching.
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