Wrestlemania 22 results
Here are the results of WrestleMania 22.
First of all the show opened up with all the HOF inductees being brought onstage, including Vickie Guerrero. Well, I should say almost everyone as Bret Hart wasn't there as I have been reporting forever that he would not.
Also, Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler called the action, while Joey Styles called the Hardcore match between Mick Foley and Edge. Look for Joey to announce next years Wrestlemania after he brings his announcing abilities up to par for WWE standards.
BIG SHOW & KANE vs. CARLITO & MASTERS (Tag Title Match)
The opening match was ok, nothing to write home about. Big Show and Kane retained the titles after Kane Chokeslammed Carlito and covered him for the pin to retain the tag titles. Afterwards, in the back, Carlito and Masters kind of bickered a bit, setting up a possible program between the two, stay tuned.
MONEY IN THE BANK LADDER MATCH - Lashley, Hardy, RVD, Finlay, Flair, & Shelton Benjamin)
This was arguably the best match of the night. And that's saying something as there were a lot of great matches. Ric Flair hurt his knee and was helped into the back, only to return later and continue the match, Shelton Benjamin was all over the place doing his trademark athletic moves, Lashley was, well, Lashley, enough said on that. Matt Hardy was his typical high flying self. At one point Rob Van Dam did his frog splash from the top of the ladder, and he ended up winning the MITB match. So now he has a guaranteed world title shot anytime up til Wrestlemania 23. This should be rather interesting, and make for a great dynamic for this year. Since he won, look for one hell of a push for Rob, something that was a bone of contention between the office and him for a long time.
JBL w/ Jillian vs. CHRIS BENOIT (US Title Championship Match)
This was a good match, but I have seen both JBL and Benoit wrestle better. The match ended when JBL reversed the crippler crossface into a pinning predicament, then held onto the ropes for the win. With that JBL is the new US heavyweight Champion.
EDGE vs. MICK FOLEY (Hardcore Match)
This match proved two things, that Edge can wrestle in any type of match, and Mick Foley can still get the job done! There was barbed wire, there was interference (from Lita) there was thumbtacks (Edge impressed me by taking a hell of a bump into them, his back looked like a peg board). The match ended when Edge speared Mick through the ropes onto a burning table. It was put out of course, and Edge draped a heavily abused arm over Foley for the pin. Mick was cheered by the fans in appreciation for one heck of an entertaining match.
BOOGEYMAN vs. BOOKER T & SHARMELL
Booker started out by immediately tagging in Sharmell, an act that may signify a possible heel turn by one or the other at a future date. The best part of the match was when Boogeyman put a handful of worms in his mouth and kissed Sharmell full on the mouth, resulting in her running to the back in disgust. As far as pure wrestling goes, the Boogeyman is not the best at his trade yet, so the action was mediocre at best. Oh yeah, Boogeyman won.
MICKIE JAMES vs. TRISH STRATUS (Women's Championship Match)
This was actually a very good match. The crowd was into everything Mickie did, except for the end of the match when she screwed up the Stratusfaction. So, after one hell of a Mick Kick, Mickie James pinned Trish and is the new woman's champion.
UNDERTAKER vs. MARK HENRY (Casket Match)
This match totally sucked and not because of the Undertaker either. Mark Henry is clearly out of his league starring in this high an impact of an angle. The match ended when 'Taker tombstoned Henry (no easy feat there) and rolled him into the casket for the win, keeping the Undertakers undefeated streak at Wrestlemania alive.
Shawn Michaels Vs The Boss Vince McMahon
In a match that had interference by the Spirit Squad and Shane McMahon, Shawn Michaels was his usual stellar self. At one point Shawn dumped a trashcan over Vinces head, kept it on there, laid him out on a table and climbed a ladder to deliver his patented elbow. I should mention that the ladder Shawn dropped his elbow from was a second choice, as he pushed aside a somewhat smaller one for the highlight of the night. Shawn won the match after Sweet Chin Music, and Vince was taken away on a stretcher as he was, oddly enough, flipping the bird.
SMACKDOWN MAIN EVENT: REY MYSTERIO vs. RANDY ORTON vs. KURT ANGLE (World Heavyweight Championship Match)
This was the surprise of the night. Rey Mysterio is the New World Heavyweight Champion! All three of the wrestlers turned in excellent performances as Angle was VERY good, and Randy more then held his own. Rey was up for the biggest match of his career, and I haven't seen him look this good in a long, long time. On one hand I would hate to think that the only reason Rey won the title was because of somewhat a tribute to Eddie Guerrero, but on the other I also feel it was very poetic. I feel Rey deserves to be recognized for his career achievements, and they need to stand alone from Eddie, but at the same time I think Rey is both honored and proud to be associated with Eddie in any way. After the match a very emotional moment was to be had when both Chavo and Vickie Guerrero congratulated Rey on the ramp. Then the camera zoomed in on a photo of Eddie, it was a surreal moment.
CANDICE MICHELLE vs. TORRIE WILSON (Playboy Pillow Fight)
Torrie pinned Candice after they were both in their bra and panties. The best part of the match was, well, they did try very hard.
JOHN CENA vs. TRIPLE H (WWE Championship Title Match)
This match was very intense from the beginning, and at times it looked more like a brawl then a wrestling match. This match had it all, sledgehammers, knocked out referee and plenty of action all over the ring and outside of it. The match ended, after several very exciting false finishes, when John Cena was able to lock on the STFU, making Trips do the unthinkable and tap out! The crowd was into booing John Cena an exhorbinent amount, and I don't understand why WWE doesn't turn him heel, that's where the fans want to put him. At any rate, Cena retains the World Title.
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2 Comments:
The problem I have with this post is what you said about Edge's match proving he can wrestle in any type of match. While I'm technically not a wrestler, I have taken a bump or two including one off a roof onto thumbtacks. Let me say that the thumbtacks was the least of my concerns. If you can't handle a thumbtack, you can't handle a splinter. A back full of them isn't pleasant but it isn't painful. I'll give Edge props for putting on a good hardcore match but I wouldn't say this is anything new for him. His TLC matches with Christian back in the day were hardcore. And his TLC match with Ric Flair from not too long ago was good. Both are hardcore matches. So I wouldn't say this proved he can handle any type of match. I will say, however, that he is a much better wrestler than I give him credit for and will now buy him as championship material.
I would also like to say that with JBL as the new United States Champion, I want him to bring back his "Great American" clips.
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