Mr. Nerfect
01-04-2005, 07:02 PM
This is something I've been thinking about since watching "The Rise and Fall of ECW". Do you think that at New Year's Revolution that the WWE could become much more colourful, and be the beacon of a great 2005?
I believe deep down somewhere that NYR could be the greatest PPV in many years. Why? The Elimination Chamber. I don't know why, but I can sense something there. There are new stars, veterans, people who are over people who aren't. I am definately gonig to order this PPV, just because of the chance that this could be the rise of WWE to greatness again. Why am I thinking this? I have no clue. Let's look at the card to try and get a grip of this:
Elimination Chamber
This could be great. One day we're going to look back on all the Elimination Chambers and we'll see how each one is different, and what each one meant. Elimination Chamber NYR 2005 is going to be the best so far, IMO, and I can just sense a different feel coming out of this match. At first I was just thinking "Oh, Elimination Chamber. I might check that out.", but now I'm fully pumped for it. Edge is always gold in these type of scenarios, Triple H and HBK also. Orton and Benoit will have some kind of aura coming through them, and the Elimination Chamber has become Jericho's match, IMO. The biggest star I can see comin gout of this is Dave Batista, though.
I don't know why, but I'm hoping Dave breaks out of the match. I just keep getting this vision that Batista breaks the chains of the cell and goes out into the crowd screaming "Plenty o' time!" or something. I can just see this match spilling outside, and onto the top of the Chamber itself. As far as elimiantion goes, I hope no one goes until all six men are in. The Six-Man Hell in a Cell at Armageddonw as complete chaos, and went on for a long time without there being a decision, I don't see why the same can't happen with the Chamber match. If all six guys go for 45 minutes without being eliminated, I don't think the order of elimination will matter, and I think that's important with all six of these men being future World Heavyweight Champs (again in some cases), IMO.
WWE Intercontinental Championship
I believe Maven and Benjamin can have a great match. Maven with his classic innovative heel tactics (if that makes sense) could really make for a match we'll look back on. If Benjamin and Maven get some time, and Benjamin is allowed to be Benjamin, I think they could actally make us forget about the IC Championship. Maybe I'm just hoping for a good match, but I really think these two could have a B+ affair at least here, and maybe a Ladder Match for the title down the road (maybe at WrestleMania).
As for the outcome, I think the heelish Maven needs to take the title here. It seems to me the IC Title has become something newer talent holds onto because it helps them get a footing on the roster. I believe the IC Title to be under the wrestler that holds it. Benjamin has been holding the title well, and he makes for a great champion, but keeping it on him just to get him established is wrong, IMO. Orton did it, and thus became higher than the belt, but I think Benjamin's best bet is actually chasing the belt, and I think a feud with Maven could do this.
Muhammad Hassan vs. Jerry Lawler
This will be better than most expect, IMO. This match will be worth seeing just to see Muhammad in the ring and the crowd reaction he gets. I think this match could really turn into something special, as long as they keep Muhammad stronger. A 20 minute squash match? I can see it. People will say Jerry is too old to go that long, but I think if they keep the crowd going, and have Hassan never run out of breath, an Iron Man Match would be watchable.
What people need to remember going into this, is that Jerry was once a great wrestler, and he isn't just an announcer going in there. Lawler knows how to construct a match, and with Hassan in there (who is nothing short of phenominal from reports), I think this match could easily make the B grade. If we go into there expecting an average match, I think we will be pleasantly surprised, which is why I'm expecting Muhammad at toned down level and Lawler at announcer rank. And if this match does turn out to be fairly poor, at least the storyline is enough to keep it going.
Kane vs. Gene Snitsky
I'm most worried about this match. Both men have everything to lose, so I would find a way to make this match short, with neither man losing heat. I'm thinking Kane Chokeslams Lita to Hell. I can see Kane and Snitsky just smiling at each other after this. Kane needs to move onto other things, and Snitsky needs to retain some heat to make him a good opponent for Eugene or someone (possibly destroying the Eugene gimmick).
If this match goes happen with the predictable Snitsky getting squashed routine, then I hope they at least give Gene the DQ win, or have Snitsky fight back with a chair shot or something. The match itself would be nothing special, but could be an entertaining monster encounter. The fan reaction should be good for this one, and that's what matters.
World Tag Team Championship
My second most anticipated match on the card. Christian could steal the show, and he and Tomko would make a great tag team, IMO. Tomko is better than given credit for, and I can see myself really getting into hsi tag team work. Eugene & regal will be greta like usual, and although I don't know Puerto Rico, I think they'd be happy to see Eugene. Regal, Eugene and Christian, that's entertainment. Give these guys a good 30 minutes for tag team action, and you could potentially breath new life into the tag division.
The result? I'd give the belts to The Christian Solution, but not limit them with the belts. Have Christian keep his eye on the main event scene. Lately the tag titles have been given a restriction so the tag champs can't do anything else but tag, but that could all change with Christian.
WWE Women's Championship
Give the title to Trish. And have her rejoin Christian & Tomko after they win the tag titles in the opening match. Lita is over, and she's a decent women's wrestler, but having her as champion is very exposing tot he weakened state of the division. Trish Stratus doesn't need opponents for TV time, and it won't make us question the lack of action directed towards the Women's Championship. Eventually you can have Victoria snap and go after the belt because it's what her dream is, and she can feel the division dying. Psycho Vicky=ratings, and as soon as they build up the division a bit more, she should return.
But what about the match? Could be good, but I'd keep it short. Don't let it overshadow their match on RAW a few weeks back. Let it spill to the outside (like all the matches on this card should, IMO), but have it end abruptly, with Christian and Tomko costing Lita the match about what would seem half-way through what the match could have been. Have this be a horrible night for Lita, and you can build a very sympathetic character, because although she's getting a bigger and bigger fanbase daily, she's not quite at her peak level in 2000, IMO.
But that's only six matches. Surely they can fit on seven? I'd persoanlly leave the card at that. If there is time, though, I'd probably have Simon Dean vs. Steven Richards in a match where they are not limited. Not hardcore, not ECW, just these guys doing what they can, and I think it would be entertaining. I'd love to see Rhyno & Tajiri on the card, facing La Resistance and/or The Hurricane & Rosey, but I think Simon Dean needs any access time they can give him. Although they could put him on a match/segment on Heat, and instead have R & T vs. La Res vs. Justice Legion vs. Steven Richards & Val Venis.
So at first this card seems lackluster and boring, but does anyone else sense some kind of difference in this event? I'm not just talking about where the event is, but why is it there just seems to be a revolution (pardon the pun) in the air? Is it just me, or do other people feel it too? Or is it just because we're on the "Road to WrestleMania", and this is the general high point for the WWE?
I believe deep down somewhere that NYR could be the greatest PPV in many years. Why? The Elimination Chamber. I don't know why, but I can sense something there. There are new stars, veterans, people who are over people who aren't. I am definately gonig to order this PPV, just because of the chance that this could be the rise of WWE to greatness again. Why am I thinking this? I have no clue. Let's look at the card to try and get a grip of this:
Elimination Chamber
This could be great. One day we're going to look back on all the Elimination Chambers and we'll see how each one is different, and what each one meant. Elimination Chamber NYR 2005 is going to be the best so far, IMO, and I can just sense a different feel coming out of this match. At first I was just thinking "Oh, Elimination Chamber. I might check that out.", but now I'm fully pumped for it. Edge is always gold in these type of scenarios, Triple H and HBK also. Orton and Benoit will have some kind of aura coming through them, and the Elimination Chamber has become Jericho's match, IMO. The biggest star I can see comin gout of this is Dave Batista, though.
I don't know why, but I'm hoping Dave breaks out of the match. I just keep getting this vision that Batista breaks the chains of the cell and goes out into the crowd screaming "Plenty o' time!" or something. I can just see this match spilling outside, and onto the top of the Chamber itself. As far as elimiantion goes, I hope no one goes until all six men are in. The Six-Man Hell in a Cell at Armageddonw as complete chaos, and went on for a long time without there being a decision, I don't see why the same can't happen with the Chamber match. If all six guys go for 45 minutes without being eliminated, I don't think the order of elimination will matter, and I think that's important with all six of these men being future World Heavyweight Champs (again in some cases), IMO.
WWE Intercontinental Championship
I believe Maven and Benjamin can have a great match. Maven with his classic innovative heel tactics (if that makes sense) could really make for a match we'll look back on. If Benjamin and Maven get some time, and Benjamin is allowed to be Benjamin, I think they could actally make us forget about the IC Championship. Maybe I'm just hoping for a good match, but I really think these two could have a B+ affair at least here, and maybe a Ladder Match for the title down the road (maybe at WrestleMania).
As for the outcome, I think the heelish Maven needs to take the title here. It seems to me the IC Title has become something newer talent holds onto because it helps them get a footing on the roster. I believe the IC Title to be under the wrestler that holds it. Benjamin has been holding the title well, and he makes for a great champion, but keeping it on him just to get him established is wrong, IMO. Orton did it, and thus became higher than the belt, but I think Benjamin's best bet is actually chasing the belt, and I think a feud with Maven could do this.
Muhammad Hassan vs. Jerry Lawler
This will be better than most expect, IMO. This match will be worth seeing just to see Muhammad in the ring and the crowd reaction he gets. I think this match could really turn into something special, as long as they keep Muhammad stronger. A 20 minute squash match? I can see it. People will say Jerry is too old to go that long, but I think if they keep the crowd going, and have Hassan never run out of breath, an Iron Man Match would be watchable.
What people need to remember going into this, is that Jerry was once a great wrestler, and he isn't just an announcer going in there. Lawler knows how to construct a match, and with Hassan in there (who is nothing short of phenominal from reports), I think this match could easily make the B grade. If we go into there expecting an average match, I think we will be pleasantly surprised, which is why I'm expecting Muhammad at toned down level and Lawler at announcer rank. And if this match does turn out to be fairly poor, at least the storyline is enough to keep it going.
Kane vs. Gene Snitsky
I'm most worried about this match. Both men have everything to lose, so I would find a way to make this match short, with neither man losing heat. I'm thinking Kane Chokeslams Lita to Hell. I can see Kane and Snitsky just smiling at each other after this. Kane needs to move onto other things, and Snitsky needs to retain some heat to make him a good opponent for Eugene or someone (possibly destroying the Eugene gimmick).
If this match goes happen with the predictable Snitsky getting squashed routine, then I hope they at least give Gene the DQ win, or have Snitsky fight back with a chair shot or something. The match itself would be nothing special, but could be an entertaining monster encounter. The fan reaction should be good for this one, and that's what matters.
World Tag Team Championship
My second most anticipated match on the card. Christian could steal the show, and he and Tomko would make a great tag team, IMO. Tomko is better than given credit for, and I can see myself really getting into hsi tag team work. Eugene & regal will be greta like usual, and although I don't know Puerto Rico, I think they'd be happy to see Eugene. Regal, Eugene and Christian, that's entertainment. Give these guys a good 30 minutes for tag team action, and you could potentially breath new life into the tag division.
The result? I'd give the belts to The Christian Solution, but not limit them with the belts. Have Christian keep his eye on the main event scene. Lately the tag titles have been given a restriction so the tag champs can't do anything else but tag, but that could all change with Christian.
WWE Women's Championship
Give the title to Trish. And have her rejoin Christian & Tomko after they win the tag titles in the opening match. Lita is over, and she's a decent women's wrestler, but having her as champion is very exposing tot he weakened state of the division. Trish Stratus doesn't need opponents for TV time, and it won't make us question the lack of action directed towards the Women's Championship. Eventually you can have Victoria snap and go after the belt because it's what her dream is, and she can feel the division dying. Psycho Vicky=ratings, and as soon as they build up the division a bit more, she should return.
But what about the match? Could be good, but I'd keep it short. Don't let it overshadow their match on RAW a few weeks back. Let it spill to the outside (like all the matches on this card should, IMO), but have it end abruptly, with Christian and Tomko costing Lita the match about what would seem half-way through what the match could have been. Have this be a horrible night for Lita, and you can build a very sympathetic character, because although she's getting a bigger and bigger fanbase daily, she's not quite at her peak level in 2000, IMO.
But that's only six matches. Surely they can fit on seven? I'd persoanlly leave the card at that. If there is time, though, I'd probably have Simon Dean vs. Steven Richards in a match where they are not limited. Not hardcore, not ECW, just these guys doing what they can, and I think it would be entertaining. I'd love to see Rhyno & Tajiri on the card, facing La Resistance and/or The Hurricane & Rosey, but I think Simon Dean needs any access time they can give him. Although they could put him on a match/segment on Heat, and instead have R & T vs. La Res vs. Justice Legion vs. Steven Richards & Val Venis.
So at first this card seems lackluster and boring, but does anyone else sense some kind of difference in this event? I'm not just talking about where the event is, but why is it there just seems to be a revolution (pardon the pun) in the air? Is it just me, or do other people feel it too? Or is it just because we're on the "Road to WrestleMania", and this is the general high point for the WWE?