Premium Live Event Grades & Reviews
WrestleMania 39
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Elimination Chamber
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ROYAL RUMBLE
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Match of the Night: Men's Royal Rumble
Moment of the Night: Logan Paul and Ricochet clashing mid-air Superstars of the Night: Cody Rhodes, Gunther, Rhea Ripley, Jey Uso |
ROYAL RUMBLE SCORING:
(Exit Number - Entrance Number) + (Number of Eliminations * 2) | [Champion = 30 + Number of Eliminations *2]
(Exit Number - Entrance Number) + (Number of Eliminations * 2) | [Champion = 30 + Number of Eliminations *2]
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2022
SURVIVOR SERIES
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Women's War Game Match = Team Bianca Belair def. Team Bayley
AJ Styles def. Finn Balor Smackdown Women's Championship = Rhonda Rousey (c) def. Shotzi Intercontinental Championship Triple Threat Match = Austin Theory def. Seth Freakin' Rollins (c), Bobby Lashley Men's War Game Match = The Bloodline def. Brawling Brutes, Drew McIntyre, Kevin Owens |
CROWN JEWEL
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Brock Lesnar def. Bobby Lashley
Women's Tag Team Championship = Damage CTRL def. Asuka (c) Steel Cage Match = Drew McIntyre def. Karrion Kross Judgement Day def. The OC Braun Strowman def. Omos Undisputed Tag Team Champions = The Usos (c) def. Brawling Brutes Raw Women's Championship Last Woman Standing = Bianca Belair (c) def. Bayley Undisputed Championship = Roman Reigns (c) def. Logan Paul |
EXTREME RULES
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Donnybrook Match - Brawling Brutes def. Imperium
Extreme Rules Smackdown Women's Championship - Rhonda Rousey def. Liv Morgan (c) Strap Match - Karrion Kross def. Drew McIntyre Ladder Match for Raw Women's Championship - Bianca Bel Air (c) def. Bayley I Quit Match - Finn Balor def. Edge Fight Pit Match - Matt Riddle def. Seth Rollins |
CLASH AT THE CASTLE
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Madcap Moss & Street Profits def. Austin Theory & Alpha Academy
Damage CTRL def. Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss, Asuka Intercontinental Championship = Gunther (c) def. Sheamus Smackdown Women's Championship = Liv Morgan (c) def. Shayna Baszler Edge & Rey Mysterio def. Judgement Day Seth Freakin' Rollins def. Matt Riddle Universal Championship = Roman Reigns def. Drew McIntyre |
SUMMER SLAM
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Raw Women's Championship = Bianca Belair (c) def. Becky Lynch
Post Match = Bayley, Dakota Kai and Io Shirai return Logan Paul def. The Miz with Ciampa Intercontinental Championship = Bobby Lashley (c) def. Austin Theory The Mysterios def. Judgement Day (surprise return of Edge) Pat McAfee def. Happy Corbin Undisputed Tag Team Championship: The Usos def. The Street Profits (special referee = Jeff Jarrett) Seth Rollins attacks and curb stomps Matt Riddle Smackdown Women's Championship = Liv Morgan (c) def. Rhonda Rousey Universal Championship Last Man's Standing Match = Roman Reigns (c) def. Brock Lesnar |
MONEY IN THE BANK
Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match = Seth Freakin' Rollins vs. Omos vs. Riddle vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus vs. Madcap Moss vs. Samy Zayn vs Theory
In what can only be a Vince audible, Theory was just added to the match! So many unbelievable moments. Riddle was incredible with 2 moments of the year! Sheamus & McIntyre have such awesome chemistry. Theory is playing his role perfectly. WINNER = Theory GRADES = Coach = A+; Tantor = A+ Raw Women's Championship = Bianca Belair (c) vs. Carmella
When Carmella came in as all things considered as a last minute replacement without altering the plans of the Women's MITB match, most kind of knew what to expect. So the loss of anticipated drama hurt the match. For Tantor's sake, it was not a squash. WINNER = Bianca Belair GRADES = Coach = C; Tantor = C; Spaulding = C |
Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match = Alexa Bliss vs. Liv Morgan vs. Raquel Rodriguez vs. Shotzi vs. Asaka vs. Lacey Evans vs. Becky Lynch
Lots of fun to open the show. Exactly what it should have been. Rodriguez built to show her superior strength. Shotzi shown as the new extreme artist. Becky also showed she can take a spot (multiple) with the best of them. Perfect finish with the sentimental favorite, Liv Morgan knocking off the frustrated always coming up just short, Becky Lynch. WINNER = LIV MORGAN GRADES: Coach = A; Tantor = A; Spaulding = B+ United States Championship = Theory (c) vs. Bobby Lashley
LOVE how the crowd was fully behind Bobby Lashley. Perfectly scripted match. Can't believe I have to say that. Bobby clearly the stronger/superior competitor. Usually I complain about the script not the superstar. Theory showed his star power, but the Hurt Lock is real. WINNER = BOBBY LASHLEY GRADES: Coach = B+; Tantor = B; Spaulding = B Undisputed Tag Team Championship = The Usos (c) vs. The Street Profits
Performer of the night - Montez Ford. Wow. What a match! Street Profits deserved the win. Incredible match from build up to all the spots to the finish. WINNERS = The Usos GRADES = Coach = A+; Tantor = A+; Spaulding = A+ Smackdown Women's Championship = Rhonda Rousey (c) vs. Natalya
I like how they showed each being a submission specialist. Throw in their "personal rivalry" and the story of the match worked. WINNER = Rhonda Rousey GRADES = Coach = B; Tantor = B Smackdown Women's Cash In = Rhonda Rousey (c) vs. Liv Morgan Seeing Rhonda weakened and possibly injured with her knee, Liv Morgan didn't wait long to cash in. WINNER = Liv Morgan GRADES = Coach = A; Tantor = A+ |
HELL IN A CELL
Raw Women’s Championship – Overall excellent match and an excellent way to start the Premium Live Event known as Hell In A Cell. With that said, this would have been a perfect match to put in the title of the live event! All three competitors brought their best and each had their moments to shine. In what could have been a very predictable finish, WWE flirted with many other opportunities making you believe that maybe, just maybe the obvious wouldn’t happen… giving you that false sense of hope. In the end, after throwing Becky out of the ring, Bianca Belair did as expected and covered Asaka to retain her Raw Women’s Championship.
Winner – Bianca Belair
Grade – A+
What’s Next – Bianca will carry her championship to Money in the Bank. Becky and Asaka will more than likely participate in the actual MITB ladder match.
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Bobby Lashley vs. Omos and MVP – Everything I said about predictability above, is not true here. Especially when Bobby Lashley was in a one on tag match, not even a true handicapped match. If this match is going to take it to the next level Bobby needed to either slam Omos or lock in the Hurt Lock. Neither happened. Instead, MVP submitted.
Winner – Bobby Lashley
Grade – C
What’s Next – Hopefully this is it for this rivalry. Probably not. If it is, Bobby Lashley should move to either the MITB ladder match or straight to the top to meet Roman Reigns. Omos will go back to being the midcard big man. Maybe even as a little foreshadowing as he will beat up on Cedric Alexander.
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Kevin Owens vs. Ezekiel – WWE missed a huge opportunity here – winner gets naming rights to Ezekiel. The former Elias, dressed as a cross between the Ultimate Warrior and the Macho Man, made his first Premium Live Event. So here Ezekiel/Elias goes through a year long rebranding process and in his first headline match, he receives the three second tan. We may want to Walk With Elias, but Ezekiel has made no difference.
Winner – Kevin Owens
Grade – B (could have been greater if Ezekiel had won)
What’s Next – KO basically does what he wants and what’s good for the company. He can easily be one of the eight in the MITB match. Ezekiel, back to mid-card obscurity.
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AJ Styles, Finn Balor and Liv Morgan vs. The Judgement Day – By far, my newest favorite stable in the making is not even a true stable at all. Styles, Balor and Morgan have some serious chemistry forming. Styles and Balor carried the match while the most underrated superstar of the six, Morgan, had many of spots to showcase her talents. Including being springboarded by her own team onto Rhea Ripley. Edge and company still lack something to push them fully over. But WWE wanting to make them a strength had The Judgement Day come out on top to strengthen their brand.
Winner – The Judgement Day
Grade – B+
What’s Next – Am I the only who wants to see Styles, Balor and Morgan continue as new stable!!! The Judgement Day will continue to build their brand.
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Madcap Moss vs. Happy Corbin – First, can we all recognize how great of a heel Corbin actually is. My gut tells me he does not get enough respect outside of the locker room of what he brings to the table! The rivalry came to its epic conclusion in a very symbolic finish. Madcap Moss broke even further away from the Corbin persona by changing his ring attire (thank you!).
Winner – Madcap Moss
Grade – B+
What’s Next – Corbin will continue being the second greatest heel on Smackdown, only behind Reigns. How cool would it be if we could see Madcap Moss challenge Gunther.
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Mustafa Ali vs. Theory – With all due respect to both superstars, this storyline and match just has not peaked my interest. Both competitors had high flying moments and the finish was correct as Theory retained his United States championship, but it simply just did not appeal to me.
Winner – Theory
Grade – C
What’s Next – This story probably is not done. Throw in Ciampa into the mix is more than likely.
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Hell in a Cell Match – As the entire internet knows by now, Cody left it in the ring last night. Given the situation, both superstars, especially Seth Freakin’ Rollins, need to be highly commended maneuvering each other throughout the cell match. WWE should have changed their planned finish given Rhodes’ torn pectoral. Great seeing a tribute to Dusty with the cowbell and you have to love Rollins showing up in a Dusty-like polkadotted attire.
Winner – Cody Rhodes
Grade – A
What’s Next – Cody, do we have to wait till the Rumble to see you again? Seth is more of an interesting situation. As the main heel on Raw, what’s next for him without a primary championship on Raw is a greater mystery.
Winner – Bianca Belair
Grade – A+
What’s Next – Bianca will carry her championship to Money in the Bank. Becky and Asaka will more than likely participate in the actual MITB ladder match.
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Bobby Lashley vs. Omos and MVP – Everything I said about predictability above, is not true here. Especially when Bobby Lashley was in a one on tag match, not even a true handicapped match. If this match is going to take it to the next level Bobby needed to either slam Omos or lock in the Hurt Lock. Neither happened. Instead, MVP submitted.
Winner – Bobby Lashley
Grade – C
What’s Next – Hopefully this is it for this rivalry. Probably not. If it is, Bobby Lashley should move to either the MITB ladder match or straight to the top to meet Roman Reigns. Omos will go back to being the midcard big man. Maybe even as a little foreshadowing as he will beat up on Cedric Alexander.
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Kevin Owens vs. Ezekiel – WWE missed a huge opportunity here – winner gets naming rights to Ezekiel. The former Elias, dressed as a cross between the Ultimate Warrior and the Macho Man, made his first Premium Live Event. So here Ezekiel/Elias goes through a year long rebranding process and in his first headline match, he receives the three second tan. We may want to Walk With Elias, but Ezekiel has made no difference.
Winner – Kevin Owens
Grade – B (could have been greater if Ezekiel had won)
What’s Next – KO basically does what he wants and what’s good for the company. He can easily be one of the eight in the MITB match. Ezekiel, back to mid-card obscurity.
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AJ Styles, Finn Balor and Liv Morgan vs. The Judgement Day – By far, my newest favorite stable in the making is not even a true stable at all. Styles, Balor and Morgan have some serious chemistry forming. Styles and Balor carried the match while the most underrated superstar of the six, Morgan, had many of spots to showcase her talents. Including being springboarded by her own team onto Rhea Ripley. Edge and company still lack something to push them fully over. But WWE wanting to make them a strength had The Judgement Day come out on top to strengthen their brand.
Winner – The Judgement Day
Grade – B+
What’s Next – Am I the only who wants to see Styles, Balor and Morgan continue as new stable!!! The Judgement Day will continue to build their brand.
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Madcap Moss vs. Happy Corbin – First, can we all recognize how great of a heel Corbin actually is. My gut tells me he does not get enough respect outside of the locker room of what he brings to the table! The rivalry came to its epic conclusion in a very symbolic finish. Madcap Moss broke even further away from the Corbin persona by changing his ring attire (thank you!).
Winner – Madcap Moss
Grade – B+
What’s Next – Corbin will continue being the second greatest heel on Smackdown, only behind Reigns. How cool would it be if we could see Madcap Moss challenge Gunther.
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Mustafa Ali vs. Theory – With all due respect to both superstars, this storyline and match just has not peaked my interest. Both competitors had high flying moments and the finish was correct as Theory retained his United States championship, but it simply just did not appeal to me.
Winner – Theory
Grade – C
What’s Next – This story probably is not done. Throw in Ciampa into the mix is more than likely.
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Hell in a Cell Match – As the entire internet knows by now, Cody left it in the ring last night. Given the situation, both superstars, especially Seth Freakin’ Rollins, need to be highly commended maneuvering each other throughout the cell match. WWE should have changed their planned finish given Rhodes’ torn pectoral. Great seeing a tribute to Dusty with the cowbell and you have to love Rollins showing up in a Dusty-like polkadotted attire.
Winner – Cody Rhodes
Grade – A
What’s Next – Cody, do we have to wait till the Rumble to see you again? Seth is more of an interesting situation. As the main heel on Raw, what’s next for him without a primary championship on Raw is a greater mystery.
Moments:
- Drew cutting the ropes with his claymore sword - The return of the American Nightmare - Riddle RKOing Montez Ford off top turnbuckle - Sami Zayn throughout the match - Stone Cold stunning Mr. McMahon |
Saturday:
The Usos def. Shinsuke Nakamura & Rick Boogs Drew McIntyre def. Happy Corbin The Miz & Logan Paul def. The Mysterios Bianca Belair def. Becky Lynch Cody Rhodes def. Seth Freakin' Rollins Charlotte Flair def. Rhonda Rousey Stone Cold Steve Austin def. Kevin Owens |
Sunday:
Rated RKO def. Alpha Academy, The Street Profits Bobby Lashley def. Omos Johnny Knoxville def. Sami Zayn Sasha Banks & Naomi def. Queen Zalina and Carmella; Natalya and Shayna Baszler; Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley Edge def. AJ Styles Sheamus and Ridge Holland def. The New Day Pat McAfee def. Austin Theory Mr. McMahon def. Pat McAfee Roman Reigns def. Brock Lesnar |
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Matches:
Elimination Chamber for WWE Championship: Bobby Lashley (c) vs. Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Freakin' Rollins vs. Austin Theory vs. AJ Styles vs. Riddle Universal Championship - Roman Reigns (c) vs. Goldberg Raw Women's Championship - Becky Lynch (c) vs. Lita Tag: Charlotte Flair / Sonya Deville vs. Rhonda Rousey / Naomi Smackdown Tag Championship - The Usos (c) vs. Viking Raiders - no contest Falls Count Anywhere - Drew McIntyre vs. Madcap Moss #1 Contenders Elimination Chamber - Bianca Belair vs. Doudrop vs. Liv Morgan vs. Nikki A.S.H. vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Alexa Bliss Single Match - Rey Mysterio vs. The Miz |
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Match of the Night: Fatal 5-Way Match
Superstars of the Night: Brock, Big E, Seth Rollins, KO, Lashley Moments of the Night: Lashley spearing Brock thru barrier KO frog splash from ring to floor on Brock; Super RKO on Montez Ford; Liv Morgan reverse powerbomb |
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MATCH OF THE NIGHT:
RAW Women's Championship AND Men's MITB Match MOMENT(S) OF THE NIGHT: - John Cena Returns; Big E's Big Ending off the ladder; Ricochet's flight!; KO's everything; Charlotte off the top rope PERFORMERS OF THE NIGHT: Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, John Morrison, Ricochet, Charlotte Flair, Rhea Ripley, Roman Reigns, Edge |
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Match of the Night:
Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Braun Strowman Moment of the Night: Braun Strowman Swanton Bomb Performer(s) of the Night: Reigns, Cesaro, Lashley, Strowman, McIntyre |
Match of the Night:
Roman Reigns vs. Edge vs. Daniel Bryan Moment of the Night: Cesaro spinning Seth Rollins Performer(s) of the Night: Reigns, Cesaro, Bobby Lashley, Braun Strowman |
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Match of the Night:
Walter vs. Tommaso Ciampa Moment of the Night: Any of the spots between O'Reilly & Cole Performer of the Night: Tommaso Ciampa |
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Match of the Night:
Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus Moment of the Night: Alexa Bliss pinning Randy Orton Performer of the Night: Drew McIntyre |
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Match of the Night:
Smackdown Chamber Moment of the Night: Cesaro spinning & pull ups AND Claymore Kick on the Phenomenal Forearm Performer(s) of the Night: The Miz; Drew McIntyre; Cesaro; Lashley; Sami Zayn |
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Match of the Night:
Mens Dusty Rhodes Tag Championship Moment of the Night: Adam Cole heel on Undisputed Era Performer of the Night: Grizzled Young Veterans |
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Match of the Night:
Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens Moment of the Night: KO swanton bomb off forklift Performers of the Night: KO; Edge; Bianca Belair; Rhea Ripley |
Performers of the Rumble
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Match of the Night:
Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens Moment of the Night: The Fiend full set ablaze Performer of the Night: Kevin Owens; Charlotte Flair |
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Match of the Night:
Undisputed Era vs. McAfee, Dune, Lorcan, Burch Moment of the Night: Everything once all 8 men were inside War Games Performer of the Night: Adam Cole |
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Match of the Night:
Drew McIntyre vs. Roman Reigns Moment of the Night: Peyton Royce suplexing Bayley off top turnbuckle Performer of the Night: Roman Reigns |
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Match of the Night:
Bayley vs. Sasha Banks Moment of the Night: Orton & McIntyre on top of the cage Tucker turning heel Performer of the Night: Bayley |
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Match of the Night:
Ambulance Match Moment of the Night: HBK, Big Show, Christian return Performer of the Night: Randy Orton |
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Match of the Night:
Women's Tag Championship Moment of the Night: Bayley heel turn on Sasha Banks Performer of the Night: Roman Reigns |
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Match of the Night:
Adam Cole vs. Pat McAfee Moment of the Night: All ladder moments! Performer of the Night: Adam Cole, Pat McAfee |
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Match of the Night:
Dominik Mysterio vs. Seth Rollins Moment of the Night: Roman Reigns surprise return Performer of the Night: Roman Reigns |
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