Mr. Nerfect
12-09-2006, 10:17 PM
Yeah, the WWE has not been turning out the best PPVs recently, but I am still pumped for the SmackDown! brand's outing. I mean, SmackDown! has been the best wrestling show on television for many months, now, plus it's put on the best WWE PPVs, and I mean, just look at the card:
Gregory Helms vs. Jimmy Wang Yang for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship
If these guys are given time, this could be a fantastic little match. Helms is pretty over as a heel, and his run on SmackDown! has been great. JWY is over as a babyface, and Amy Zidian is HOT! I don't so much mind it when the WWE brings in useless whores, when they are used to get guys over, and not take up TV time that could go to someone like Yang.
Give these men ten minutes to put on a show, at the very least. They could help get interest in the Cruiserweight Division. Helms should remain, Cruiserweight Champion, in my opinion. Have him go into the Rumble as Champion, as it marks the one-year anniversary of his third CW Title win, and him going over a year as Champion will help get him over. Have Yang win the match via disqualification, when Jamie Noble attacks Yang, setting up a three-way feud for the belt. That'd be sweet.
Paul London & Brian Kendrick vs. William Regal & Dave Taylor
This should be fucking awesome. All four men can work, and they've been working well. The WWE Tag Team Champions have slowly and surely gotten over based on their long-run as Champs, and the sympathetic way they take a beating. Ashley Massaro hasn't hurt, either. A lot of people detest the drama surrounding the team teasing a split, but I quite like it. It gives Regal and Taylor a way to beat the Champs, justifying them challenging for the belts, without making the Champions look like shit. It gives me hope that the WWE will put them over at Armageddon.
It is still too early to take the belts off London & Kendrick, in my opinion. There are no credible face teams to challenge Regal & Taylor, and switching the titles for no reason at all will hurt PL & BK #2 in the long-run. They're babyfaces, so it's OK to put them over on PPVs. They've done some jobs in recent weeks, so Regal & Taylor won't look too bad. They basically ooze credibility, as well.
Worst case scenario is that Regal & Taylor win, and we still get a damn fine match. They should let these two teams go 15-20 minutes, just like The Hardys and MNM at December to Dismember. That will make this PPV memorable.
Chris Benoit vs. Chavo Guerrero for the WWE United States Championship
Their match on SmackDown! was better than their match at Survivor Series. They need more time to really instill the right amount of drama to their wrestling. Two of the SmackDown! Six, they can both go, and have chemistry. This could be a MOTYC if given time.
Once again, there is a preferred outcome, in Chavo winning the belt, but even if that doesn't happen, you'll still get a nifty match. That's three great Championship matches. Who cares if the storyline is shit? They are having great fucking matches.
The Boogeyman vs. Mike Mizanin
You know what? I'm actually glad this match is happening. You need some crap to divide the main event matches from the great wrestling matches, or else you are going to get tired crowds, and matches that lack the right amount of crowd energy. This should not go too long, and The Miz should win, as he actually has a future (no matter what anyone else says). The Boogeyman will probably win, and the world will appreciate the finese of Paul London, Brian Kendrick, Chris Benoit, William Regal, Finlay, Dave Taylor, Gregory Helms and Jimmy Wang Yang, just a little bit more.
Mr. Kennedy vs. The Undertaker in a Last Ride Match
Ew. Just ew. Mr. Kennedy should win, but my gut tells me The Undertaker goes over. I was hoping Ken Doane would join up with Mr. Kennedy here, and set up a feud with The Undertaker for WrestleMania, but I guess that won't happen. Kennedy could really use the win, but Taker will probably get it to keep him strong for the Rumble.
Montel Vontavious Porter vs. Kane in an Inferno Match
I'm glad this match is happening, because Kane winning seems likely. Good for him. Kane winning on PPV is a good thing, and with this and Survivor Series under his belt, part of me believes he may actually have somewhere to go in the WWE.
Batista & John Cena vs. King Booker & Finlay
It'll be fun just to hear the crowd reactions.
So yeah, sue me, I'm going to order this just for the three Championship matches, and of course, JBL's commentary. I'm still hoping they add another MNM vs. The Hardys match to the card. Why? Why not? They did one at December to Dismember, they can do one here.
The Inferno Match should be over quickly, as to allow more time to the matches that can deliver the goods, and aren't based on gimmicks. I want to say get Taker vs. Kennedy done quickly, but the longer that match goes, the better Kennedy is going to look. Hopefully. Plus, there is room for psychology in that match.
If given time, there is some greatness to happen here. Is anyone else pumped?
Gregory Helms vs. Jimmy Wang Yang for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship
If these guys are given time, this could be a fantastic little match. Helms is pretty over as a heel, and his run on SmackDown! has been great. JWY is over as a babyface, and Amy Zidian is HOT! I don't so much mind it when the WWE brings in useless whores, when they are used to get guys over, and not take up TV time that could go to someone like Yang.
Give these men ten minutes to put on a show, at the very least. They could help get interest in the Cruiserweight Division. Helms should remain, Cruiserweight Champion, in my opinion. Have him go into the Rumble as Champion, as it marks the one-year anniversary of his third CW Title win, and him going over a year as Champion will help get him over. Have Yang win the match via disqualification, when Jamie Noble attacks Yang, setting up a three-way feud for the belt. That'd be sweet.
Paul London & Brian Kendrick vs. William Regal & Dave Taylor
This should be fucking awesome. All four men can work, and they've been working well. The WWE Tag Team Champions have slowly and surely gotten over based on their long-run as Champs, and the sympathetic way they take a beating. Ashley Massaro hasn't hurt, either. A lot of people detest the drama surrounding the team teasing a split, but I quite like it. It gives Regal and Taylor a way to beat the Champs, justifying them challenging for the belts, without making the Champions look like shit. It gives me hope that the WWE will put them over at Armageddon.
It is still too early to take the belts off London & Kendrick, in my opinion. There are no credible face teams to challenge Regal & Taylor, and switching the titles for no reason at all will hurt PL & BK #2 in the long-run. They're babyfaces, so it's OK to put them over on PPVs. They've done some jobs in recent weeks, so Regal & Taylor won't look too bad. They basically ooze credibility, as well.
Worst case scenario is that Regal & Taylor win, and we still get a damn fine match. They should let these two teams go 15-20 minutes, just like The Hardys and MNM at December to Dismember. That will make this PPV memorable.
Chris Benoit vs. Chavo Guerrero for the WWE United States Championship
Their match on SmackDown! was better than their match at Survivor Series. They need more time to really instill the right amount of drama to their wrestling. Two of the SmackDown! Six, they can both go, and have chemistry. This could be a MOTYC if given time.
Once again, there is a preferred outcome, in Chavo winning the belt, but even if that doesn't happen, you'll still get a nifty match. That's three great Championship matches. Who cares if the storyline is shit? They are having great fucking matches.
The Boogeyman vs. Mike Mizanin
You know what? I'm actually glad this match is happening. You need some crap to divide the main event matches from the great wrestling matches, or else you are going to get tired crowds, and matches that lack the right amount of crowd energy. This should not go too long, and The Miz should win, as he actually has a future (no matter what anyone else says). The Boogeyman will probably win, and the world will appreciate the finese of Paul London, Brian Kendrick, Chris Benoit, William Regal, Finlay, Dave Taylor, Gregory Helms and Jimmy Wang Yang, just a little bit more.
Mr. Kennedy vs. The Undertaker in a Last Ride Match
Ew. Just ew. Mr. Kennedy should win, but my gut tells me The Undertaker goes over. I was hoping Ken Doane would join up with Mr. Kennedy here, and set up a feud with The Undertaker for WrestleMania, but I guess that won't happen. Kennedy could really use the win, but Taker will probably get it to keep him strong for the Rumble.
Montel Vontavious Porter vs. Kane in an Inferno Match
I'm glad this match is happening, because Kane winning seems likely. Good for him. Kane winning on PPV is a good thing, and with this and Survivor Series under his belt, part of me believes he may actually have somewhere to go in the WWE.
Batista & John Cena vs. King Booker & Finlay
It'll be fun just to hear the crowd reactions.
So yeah, sue me, I'm going to order this just for the three Championship matches, and of course, JBL's commentary. I'm still hoping they add another MNM vs. The Hardys match to the card. Why? Why not? They did one at December to Dismember, they can do one here.
The Inferno Match should be over quickly, as to allow more time to the matches that can deliver the goods, and aren't based on gimmicks. I want to say get Taker vs. Kennedy done quickly, but the longer that match goes, the better Kennedy is going to look. Hopefully. Plus, there is room for psychology in that match.
If given time, there is some greatness to happen here. Is anyone else pumped?