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**The CyNick** · 05-11-2004, 12:40 AM

For all the hype, I thought the show kinda felt flat.

Shelton-HHH was bait and switch at its finest. One day companies will stop doing that, or will they? And Who-hoo HHH vs HBK part 456,789....feel the excitment!!!

Batista-Tajiri was pretty well done actually, they did what they should, make Batista look scary.

Orton-Edge was beyond sloppy for the first 3/4 of the match, but they finally got it together and built to a really nice finish. Again, the right decision, put over Orton, but try to protect Edge. Edge seems really bland as a babyface, he has to work on his offence, its too mid card-ish. Main eventers dont throw leg lariats and they shouldn't jump off the top rope (unless its a finish). Not that I'm a fashion expert, or gay, but he should switch to briefs, again, its one of those visual things that makes you look like a main eventer.

A little off topic, anyone notice the rats in the front row going nuts for Orton and Batista? If I didn't know any better I'd swear they bought a ticket for Space Mountain V2.

Girls segments were bad, that division is really hurting without Trish. And whats with the booking? You have a babyface champ, who is struggling to get over and she's tapping left right and centre. Someone needs to read Booking Babyfaces for Dummies.

Eugiene was what it was, the fans seem to like it for now, its just ashame that when the joke is over the fans will move on but poor Nick Dinsmore's career will be over. Ah well, he can always be a Conquistador. And why are La Resistance not working tag team programs?

Kane-Lita sgement.........snore

And are they going to set up Hardy vs Christian next? Geez I hope not for Christian's sake.

I really liked the Benoit package, but I thought they should have used him on TV. He could have just come out after the package, and then demand to know from Bischoff whats going on with the #1 contender deal. Then they could have just had Benoit put Nitro in the Crossface to get a quick pop. Its just odd that on "the biggest RAw of the year" the WORLD CHAMPION couldn't get a spot.

Main event was a lot like the IC title match, the beginning seemed rushed and sloppy, and then when they finally settled it down for the final 5 it turned into a strong finish. I think they should have given them more time to tell the story more effectively, but thats life I guess.

I hope they come to their senses and dont give the #1 contender spot to Kane, but I doubt it. Jericho-Benoit would be nice as a secondary match at the PPV, but I guess they figure if they're already going to bury the WORLD TITLE why let it be a good match? Hopefully Jericho wins next week, but I wont hold my breath.

Good show overall, but not the blow away show I was expecting given the lineup.

05-11-2004, 12:40 AM	#87
The CyNick Make the IWC Great Again Posts: 8,922	For all the hype, I thought the show kinda felt flat. Shelton-HHH was bait and switch at its finest. One day companies will stop doing that, or will they? And Who-hoo HHH vs HBK part 456,789....feel the excitment!!! Batista-Tajiri was pretty well done actually, they did what they should, make Batista look scary. Orton-Edge was beyond sloppy for the first 3/4 of the match, but they finally got it together and built to a really nice finish. Again, the right decision, put over Orton, but try to protect Edge. Edge seems really bland as a babyface, he has to work on his offence, its too mid card-ish. Main eventers dont throw leg lariats and they shouldn't jump off the top rope (unless its a finish). Not that I'm a fashion expert, or gay, but he should switch to briefs, again, its one of those visual things that makes you look like a main eventer. A little off topic, anyone notice the rats in the front row going nuts for Orton and Batista? If I didn't know any better I'd swear they bought a ticket for Space Mountain V2. Girls segments were bad, that division is really hurting without Trish. And whats with the booking? You have a babyface champ, who is struggling to get over and she's tapping left right and centre. Someone needs to read Booking Babyfaces for Dummies. Eugiene was what it was, the fans seem to like it for now, its just ashame that when the joke is over the fans will move on but poor Nick Dinsmore's career will be over. Ah well, he can always be a Conquistador. And why are La Resistance not working tag team programs? Kane-Lita sgement.........snore And are they going to set up Hardy vs Christian next? Geez I hope not for Christian's sake. I really liked the Benoit package, but I thought they should have used him on TV. He could have just come out after the package, and then demand to know from Bischoff whats going on with the #1 contender deal. Then they could have just had Benoit put Nitro in the Crossface to get a quick pop. Its just odd that on "the biggest RAw of the year" the WORLD CHAMPION couldn't get a spot. Main event was a lot like the IC title match, the beginning seemed rushed and sloppy, and then when they finally settled it down for the final 5 it turned into a strong finish. I think they should have given them more time to tell the story more effectively, but thats life I guess. I hope they come to their senses and dont give the #1 contender spot to Kane, but I doubt it. Jericho-Benoit would be nice as a secondary match at the PPV, but I guess they figure if they're already going to bury the WORLD TITLE why let it be a good match? Hopefully Jericho wins next week, but I wont hold my breath. Good show overall, but not the blow away show I was expecting given the lineup.