Friday, July 18, 2008

Dream Card

I finally have put together a "Dream Card" that I think would be pretty solid. The only restriction was that everyone on the list had to have wrestled for WWF/E. This is how I would book it. (Editor's Note: Assume that each wrestler is in the prime of their career.)

1. CM Punk vs. Owen Hart
This match seems a little odd, but I think it would make for a great opening match. It'd be hard for me not to put Punk over though.

Length Of Match: 12:23
Winner: CM Punk via Pinfall

2. Ted Dibiase vs. MVP
Up next you've got the two "wealthy" competitors of their respective eras. While this wouldn't necessarily be a 5 star match, both guys play their characters greatly and that's enough to make for a solid match.

Length Of Match: 8:35
Winner: Ted Dibiase via Million Dollar Dream

3. Mick Foley vs. Sabu vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Terry Funk
This would be, of course, a hardcore match. Four of the most exciting wrestlers of this style ever and they would most likely tear the house down. I wouldn't be surprised if someone died in this one.

Length Of Match: 15:29
Winner: Mick Foley via Pinfall

4. Undertaker vs. Rey Mysterio
Following a hardcore match is never easy, so why not put two of the biggest stars today in a match. As far as I know, these two have never met in a one on one match and for some reason, I've always wanted to see it. Undertaker would have to pull off a great performance where he allows Mysterio to get a lot of near falls.

Length Of Match: 13:56
Winner: Undertaker via Pinfall

5. Triple H vs. Harley Race
I've always found these two to be pretty similar in styles. This would be a good change of pace for the evening.

Length Of Match: 14:11
Winner: Triple H via Pinfall

6. Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy vs. Brock Lesnar vs. Booker T vs. Hakushi vs. Brian Pillman vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. John Morrison
This of course would be the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. The Hardys are a must, as are Shelton Benjamin and John Morrison. I would love to see what Hakushi and Pillman would bring to the table, while having Lesnar in there adds a "monster" to the mix. Booker T would also add another main event name to the mix.

Length Of Match: 19:21
Winner: Brian Pillman via Ladder (I would have loved to have seen him as a heel with the Money In The Bank Briefcase)

7. Ricky Steamboat vs. Chris Benoit
This would be a 2-out of-3 falls contest. Two of the greatest technical wrestlers ever squaring off. This would be pretty sweet, I must say.

Length Of Match: 28:34
Winner: Ricky Steamboat (2 Falls To 1)

8. Jake Roberts vs. Raven
This is another match that maybe wouldn't set the world on fire, but I bet the promos and the story going in would be classic.

Length Of Match: 7:32
Winner: Raven via Pinfall

9. Randy Orton vs. Randy Savage
The battle of the Randy's. I feel as if these two could really tear it up, especially if we're talking about vintage Savage.

Length Of Match: 19:17
Winner: Randy Savage via Pinfall

10. Vader vs. Finlay
Two of the toughest men to ever walk in a ring, I would love to see these two just destroy one another.

Length Of Match: 12:37
Winner: Vader via Pinfall

11. Bret Hart vs. Kurt Angle
This is a submission match. What way to follow up a brawl than with a classic wrestling match? I know most people would have loved to have seen this one.

Length Of Match: 25:31
Winner: Kurt Angle via Ankle Lock

12. Mr. Perfect vs. Chris Jericho
Two of the greatest Intercontinental Champions of all time and also two of my favorite heel wrestlers ever. This would be pretty awesome.

Length Of Match: 18:16
Winner: Chris Jericho via Pinfall

13. John Cena vs. The Rock
These two have a lot in common in styles and the way that they go about their matches. The crowd would be absolutely electric throughout, that's for sure.

Length Of Match: 18:59
Winner: The Rock via Pinfall

14. The Brainbusters vs. Edge + Christian
Two of the best tag teams ever, in my opinion. This would be a very solid mix of styles that would compliment one another well.

Length Of Match: 14:39
Winner: Edge + Christian via Pinfall

15. Eddie Guerrero vs. Shawn Michaels
I was always hoping to see this matchup one day and unfortunately it will never happen. This would be the match of the night in terms of pure wrestling excitement.

Length Of Match: 38:17
Winner: Shawn Michaels via Pinfall

16. Ric Flair vs. Steve Austin
The main event of the evening would feature two of the greatest champions ever. These two could have a great match with a broomstick, let alone with one another. An awesome end to an awesome night. Flair would be the heel here.

Length Of Match: 26:05
Winner: Steve Austin via Pinfall

Monday, July 14, 2008

Night Of Champions Recap

Due to my wedding I will just be putting the ratings for the matches at Night Of Champions.

1. John Morrison + Miz defeated Finlay + Hornswoggle by pinfall.

Rating: 3 (out of 5)

2. Matt Hardy defeated Chavo Guerrero by pinfall.

Rating: 2.75 (out of 5)

3. Mark Henry defeated Kane + Big Show by pinfall.

Rating: .75 (out of 5)

4. Ted Dibiase + Cody Rhodes defeated Hardcore Holly by pinfall.

Rating: .25 (out of 5)

5. Kofi Kingston defeated Chris Jericho by pinfall.

Rating: 3 (out of 5)

6. Mickie James defeated Katie Lea Burchill by pinfall.

Rating: .75 (out of 5)

7. Edge defeated Batista by pinfall.

Rating: 3.25 (out of 5)

8. HHH defeated John Cena by pinfall.

Rating: 3.75 (out of 5)

Overall, this was a pretty good show that was highlighted by the two main event matches. The undercard was okay, but nothing spectacular.

Overall Rating: 73%

Vengeance/Night Of Champions Rankings
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Match Of The Year Tracker
WrestleMania XXIV - Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels (4.75)
No Way Out - Raw Elimination Chamber (4.5)
WrestleMania XXIV - Money In The Bank Ladder Match (4.5)
Judgment Day - Chris Jericho vs. Shawn Michaels (4.25)
Royal Rumble 2008 (4)
WrestleMania XXIV - Edge vs. Undertaker (4)
One Night Stand - Edge vs. Undertaker (4)
Backlash - Edge vs. Undertaker (4)
Raw March - Jeff Hardy vs. Chris Jericho (3.75)
No Way Out - Smackdown Elimination Chamber (3.75)
WrestleMania XXIV - John Cena vs. Randy Orton vs. Triple H (3.75)

Backlash - John Cena vs. JBL vs. Triple H vs. Randy Orton (3.75)
Night Of Champions - Triple H vs. John Cena (3.75)

Pay-Per-View Scores
WrestleMania XXIV - 93%
No Way Out - 91%
Royal Rumble - 88%
Backlash - 82%
Judgment Day - 78%
One Night Stand - 77%
Night Of Champions - 73%

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