Bill lesnar reviews GAB 2006
Cole and JBl on commentary, ppv in indy and attendance is 9000 or so.
Background
Batista returns. he was originally seeking revenge over Henry who injured him in a tag title steel cage match back in January. Henry got injured at the Saturday night main event, so Dave beating the fuck out of him on SD with the steps and chair leaving him a bloody mess. Now Kennedy (Mr Anderson) challenges him. Rey is in his fairytale run here, Bookah is his opponent. he beat Lashley to be KOTR at Judgement day in an okay match and then won a battle royale eliminating Fatt Hardy last. Rey beat Booker on SD in an non title match and Booker has been Dominated so King booker was expected to win here. Much like Eddie in 2004 (Rey has based his whole win around Eddies death and had used that to get his push in a disgusting push), he would probably drop the belt to the posh new heel. The other attraction was Taker vs khali, once again Injuries ruined the match as Khali had a liver prob so Show would take his place. Khali had destroyed Taker for a couple of months and was undefeated. Khali beat taker in a squash at Judgment day. he was on a roll coming into this.
Show starts witha promo, revolving around the WHC and the Taker match. looked really good, putting over Khali as the new phenom in the wwe. Set looks great, crowd is hot and it should be agood show
Match one - London and Kendrick (C) vs the Pitbulls (kash & Noble) for the tag champs
Tag titles were still relevant back them. Cole begins slamming L & K for their weird entrance with the masks and all (L & K are huge faces). Cole talks throughout both entrances and the beginning of the match without breathing, he just keeps going. JBL is far better here, as he knows his tag team stuff using his background with the APA to put over tag team tactics. Match starts off very paced, with no pauses in action..its high flyers vs brawlers here. The Champs dominate early with all kinds of cool looking offense inc an inverted atomic drop to a cross body. WWE misses guys like L & K in the tag division where both guys are almost indention in their move set and look, now its all random match making. Noble starts to turn the match around with some big chops, as he tries to ground London. JBL is so good here, yelling about how L & K are freaks and lunatics, he really is a fantastic heel. Kash and Noble go to the outside where L & K meet them with a suicide dive in a nice spot where they both hit the move at the same time.
Kendrick gets the hot tag, hits some nice looking suplex's (he was so underutilized in the wwe as a singles wrestler, much better than Paul), really nice skin the cat. This is starting to be a great match and the crowd are really into it, both teams are working their asses off. L & K after been worn down for a while make a comeback with some neat simultaneous drop kicks and heel kicks. Kendrick hits a splash on Kash, allowing Londo to gte a sunset flip and 1..2...3 good night this ones over. Champs retain
8/10 B+. Really nice tag match here. perfect opener as both teams were working their asses off and put in some very nice spots. This was given the perfect time (15 minutes or so) served its purpose of waking the crowd up and getting them amped for the night. Classic tag team action, with a nice contrast of styles and very well booked.
Backstage with Khali and Daivari. Khaili is going crazy and starts shouting god knows what in Daivari's face and Khali picks him up. Khali sounds quite sacred, which is exactly what he should be sounding like if he wants to be considered legit seeing as though he hasn't been afraid of Taker at all in their fued and its his match.
Out next is Teddy Long, as usual walking as though hes got a stick up his ass. He states Bobby cant perform in his Us Title match due to liver problems (much like Khali). huge boos to this, as Lashley is really over (hes in the middle of his big push, not to worry though as he will be main eventing No Mercy in October). he comes out to a big pop and says to Teddy he wants to fight, Teddys having none of it and the crowd boo him some more. Finlay music hits and hes out with Regal, being heels they take the piss out of Teddy and Lashley, teddy being the face books Regal vs Finlay much to their protest. Bill Lesnar doesn't know why the crowd are cheering considering they boo the fuck out of both men next.
Finlay (C) vs Regal - US Title
JBl has gone off the rails, blasting Long...he might have a heart attack if he continues. Regal checks for the little bastard aka Hornswoggle before the match. Both guys lock up and do some mat wrestling for a while, as the crowd chants BORING. these chants are really clear as well. Lots of Holds and sleepers as the crowd continues to voice their disapproval. Finally something happens and Regal goes over the top rope and look Hornswoggle appears much to the crowds delight. he chases Regal around the ring (regal being a big pussy, whats he playing at?) and Horny catches him and nails him with the sheileigh (Bill lesnar just said sorry for spelling) . Horny is really annoying here, Bill lesnar just said little fucker aint going away and hes making the match even worse. JBL is having a go at the US, calls Cole a Xenophobe (Cole has to cop a lot of shit with JBL next to him in 2006/2007). Finlay and Regal go back to their mat wrestling as they get bored and break up, Horny bites Regal hand (God he is pissing Bill lesnar off), JBl says Regal could get Rabies from the troll (haha Bill lesnar loved his work at the announce table), he then goes on to proclaiming Finlay grew up around Pub fights and dirty car bombs, god hes on fire. Horny the steals Regals boot (Fuck regal has had to put up with a lot of bullshit), and Horny gives Finlay regals boot and he proceeds to blast Regal over the head with it. Finlay covers and retains.
4.5/10 E. Crowd hated this and Regal and Finlay have had much better matches in the past and in the future. Hornswoggle was really prominent here and he killed it with his crap. really slow and boring, it failed to capture Bill Lesnars interest. Post match Finlay beats up Horny. Regal and Finlay make up on SD after this, and they spend the next few months kissing Bookahs ass.
Lockeroom time with Chavo and Rey. rey living off Eddies name is in full force here, he virtually got his push thanks to Eddies death and it disgusted many fans inc Bill lesnar. Chavo says rey is living Eddies dream. Fuck off, this is revolting.
Fat Hardy vs Helms
Battle of the whiny internet bitches here. Hardy has to wear the worst attire ever, that's one of the reasons why WWE pushed Edge over him, because Matt couldn't let go off his hardy teenage 90s years. he really needed a new look. Helms in the cruiser weight champ here, longest ever (Bill lesnar just said bring this title back wwe). They show a few shots of the prison which looks really impressive, before the match starts. Bill lesnar cant stand either guy so they will have to do well to get his interest. Crowd is pro Hardy who for what ever reason is still really over. before the match gets underway, Hardy copies Hurricanes signature pose (helms was trying to get serious here and hated hurricane references) so this built some cheap heat between the two. Match is decent so far, both guys switching momentum and noone is taking control. highlight is JBLS commentary, hes all over Cole here calling him a moron for a mistake Cole made and then as Cole tries to get a sentence together, JBL yells SHUT UP. These two have great chemistry. While this is happening the match is getting really slow, out of nowhere Hardy tries a sideffect but helms nicely counters and goes to the top turnbuckle, Hardy meets him up there, and they have a duel which Helms wins and he nails a SWEET looking Swinging neck breaker for the nearfall. Hardy fights back and hits a sideffect finally for the 2 count, crowd starting to get into this now. hardy really starting to get into the groove, hits a perfect moonsault and follows that with his signature elbow drop. Just as hes looking to finish this, helms out of nowhere rolls him up via the tights and claims the cheeky win.
5.5/10. Okay match and a filler. Its Hardy and Helms though and Bill lesnar cant stand either guy both in ring and out of the ring. This match reeked of mediocrity in Bill lesnars view
Khali and Daivari are walking backstage, with the usual Khali aimlessly running his mouth and Daivari trying to calm him down taker comes out of nowhere to attack them unlucky for him ECW champ Show is there and he along with Khali beats Taker up. Security break it up. This pretty much sets up Show replacing Khali.
A video package recapping the events that lead to the punjabi prison match happens. Its a very good one as well perfect music and it looked and sounded epic, great way to hype the crowd for the match. One of the best ones Bill lesnar saw in 2006 (just ahead of Edge vs cena from the rumble) and is defo worth checking out. Its all invain though as Khali is not even wrestling. T-Long catches up with Show and Khali and he tells them that's show is wrestling instead of Khali. Show looks like he will shit himself (not a good way to promote your ECW champ) and Khali is furious.
Show vs Taker - Punjabi Prison match
The prison gets released looking very imposing as Cole goes over the rules of the match. JBL is going on about comparing this is to King Kong, hes had one hell of a show so far. Big Show is out first on the verge of tears...once again WWE this is your ECW champ. Match is a typical big man brawl, lots of punches and not much else. Show hits the first spot of the match, with a slam off the top rope. Show starts to get frustrated as taker stops him from escaping a couple of times, so Show sends him into the structure face first and he's busted open. Taker after getting almost no offense for 5 minutes hits a big superplex out of nowhere shaking the arena (crowd thought thier would be a Brock moment). Then after what seems an eternity, both guys finally make their way out of the prison. Taker scales the prison and jumps on Show, which sends both guys through the final section. Taker made it out 1st so he wins.
4.5/10. The structure limited anything these guys could do with each other, yea it looked great but fuck Bill lesnar just said it made for a crap match. Bill lesnar just said the match was very slow and most of the time these guys were on the ground. It would have been so much better with Khali in it, but Taker and Khali would have their blowoff a week after summerslam in a last man standing match (Khali's best match ever)
Booker and Sharmell are backstage. Shes comparing him to historical legends like Caesar. This was when Booker had his ridiculous King Bookah gimmick, he walked around with a cape and a fake British accent. 2006 SD had alot of bad gimmicks i.e Vito and Boogeyman. No more Angle or Randy means the roster is rally thin, so they are relying on Booker as the top heel.
4 way bra and panties match
Typical SD divas match right here. If Bill lesnar wants to have a quick perve he will watch porn not this. Mccool, Ashley (Bill lesnar faintly remembers her doing playboy around this time) and krystal are all incredibly hot and Jillian is the bad egg (at least she doesn't have that growth no more). Bill lesnar just said this is a big filler. JBl is once again having a go at Cole for calling out holds instead of checking out the women. this fro some reason went on for longer than 10 minutes.
2/10. Boring filler. Bill lesnar doesn't care for these. Raws Divas division was much stronger.
The Miz is interviewing Kennedy here. Miz has bleached hair and hasn't made his debut yet...he doeskin get the faux mohawk till 2007 Bill lesnar thinks. funny seeing Miz like this considering his position today (he's come such a long way). Kennedy says he will beat Batista blah blah blah
Batista vs Mr Kennedy
This is all about Batista and he's out 1st to a HUGE pop. His attire looks sweet as he dons the white and red trunks. hes been out of the game for 6 or so months. Batista is raging here, immediately goes after Kennedy letting out all of his aggression. Batista is all over Kennedy not giving Ken a look in at all as he is the only one who has managed any offense. hes on his game looking to prove himself that's for sure. Kennedy is bleeding all over the place from a nasty looking spot on the steps. He fakes leaving to a chorus of booes, but big Dave has him covered and nails a spear as Ken tries to sneak attack Big Dave. Bill lesnar just said this is a squash. Kennedy however capitalizes on a mistake and he controls the match for 3 or so minutes in order that he doesn't come out of the match looking incredibly weak. Ken gets a bit to arrogant for his boots and makes a huge mistake slapping Batista and unleashing the animal. Batista continuously throws Kennedy into the ring post. Bill lesnar just said this is getting vicious and he chokes out Kennedy without any signs of releasing him forcing the red to DQ him. Batista has a fit post match with 3 spinebusters and a Batista bomb leaving ken lying in a pool of his own blood and Signalling Batista's return.
6.5 Bill lesnar really actually liked this. kennedy got a BIG win, and they did a great job of getting over how pissed the animal has been and it really was him making up for lost time. kennedy was bleeding hard here and took a big beating. This needed to happen for Batista to have momentum and was done very well. Psychology was pot on by both men, and Batista was at his best here (his intensity was amazing). Wont appeal to all, but Bill lesnar enjoyed it. Batista would go on to reclaim his WHC later in the year whilst Mr Kennedy would fued with Taker for a long time over 3 PPVs.
King Booker vs Rey Mysterio (C) World Heavyweight Championship
great Video package hyping the ME.
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Booker comes out with his elaborate entrance whilst Rey comes out to huge heat, fans were sick of his farce title reign and they wanted it to finally come to an end. Stage is set for what should be a decent match. Rey dominates from the outset just like he has being doing all fued long, hits a seated senton and frog splash, Bookah kicks out much to his despair. Booker fights back even hits the 3 amigos to add insult to injury. Bill lesnar is bored out if his mind here, woeful match so far. Rey looks to be on the cusp, when thanks to sharmell he misses the 619 and shes rightfully injected (Bill lesnar couldn't stand her). Ref goes down, and Rey hits his frog splash/619 combo but the ref is down so it means shit. Oh look ITS CHAVO, He runs down chair in hand teases hitting King Bookah but instead and predictably hits Rey (this got a big cheer) square in the head (ouch that was a sick looking chair shot) to complete his heel turn. Bookah covers to win his 1st WHC in the WWE, he cries and has a little celebration as Chavo looks on. The show closes with Chavos mean face and blank stare due to his 'shocking' betrayal. Booker after this goes on this have a awful fued with batista full of shite matches, whilst Chavo and Rey fued till No Mercy and Chavo injures Rey in a Falls count anywhere match.
3/10. To Bill lesnar this was plain boring. Predictable, both guys can do much better. Caps off a below par PPV
PPV rating 37.5. F Grade. Bill lesnar doesnt recommend this at all. Opener was good, but from there everything went down hill and was forgettable. Roster was really weak and it showed with Rey and Bookah headlining the PPV. Injuries to big stars didn't help, so WWE had to hash together new fueds. Bill lesnar just said avoid this. SD do a much better job with Armageddon later in the year.