How’s everyone doing on this lovely day? Today is a very special day because it’s Thanksgiving!
I hope everyone is spending quality time with those they love. There’s a lot to be thankful for... like Almond Joy! How do people NOT like Almond Joy? And don’t give me that, “because there’s coconut” BS. I’m not a big fan of coconut either but there’s something about that and chocolate going together that equals greatness. I think it’s the best candy in the world! I only bought 20 packs of them because they were a buck each. :D
I just finished watching a pay-per-view and it just so happens to be…
Looking back to my previous wrestling review, I realized how long it was. I’m going to try to cut that down and only mention the worthy parts. I’m not trying to write it up like a play-by-play because that takes way too long. I’m sure you don’t’ want to read a wall of text anyways.
Onto the review!
WWE United States Championship Match
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| Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Ted DiBiase w/ Maryse |
- How awesome is Daniel Bryan’s “Ride of the Valkyries” theme song? If you don’t recognize the name of the song, listen to it here. I’m sure you’ve heard it somewhere before.
- Great back and forth wrestling from both competitors. I’d expect nothing less from Bryan but DiBiase brought out his best and hung in there with Bryan.
- Sick spot with Bryan hitting the suicide dive to the outside on DiBiase. Bryan did not hesitate and went full force. The man is relentless. Reminded me of his NXT one where he bruised himself pretty bad against Chris Jericho. See it here.
- Big, back body drop from Bryan to DiBiase on the top rope. They got some pretty good air on that. Ouch.
- DiBiase goes for the schoolboy but only gets a two and Bryan reverses it into the LeBell lock and successfully retains his title. Bryan wins by submission.
WINNER and STILL United States Champion: Daniel Bryan
· Post match: As Bryan heads up to the ramp and celebrates, he gets clobbered by The Miz and his Money in the Bank briefcase. The Miz cuts a promo and SLAMS the Miami Heat and LeBron James. MAJOR LOL. Everything he said was true. The Miz touts that it’s not a matter of IF; it’s a matter of WHEN he cashes his briefcase, he’s going to be the new WWE Champion. TEASE, TEASE, TEASE!
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| John Morrison vs. Sheamus |
- For some reason, Sheamus reminded me of one of those puppets I used to see when I was younger. I couldn’t figure out which one until I FOUND IT! He looks like Beaker from the Muppets. LOLLLLLLLLL.
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| MEEP MEEP MEEO MEEP |
- Classic match of speed vs. power. Morrison comes off with a nice move where he does a running corkscrew plancha to the outside on Sheamus. That move was filthy.
- Sheamus with some nice power moves and surprisingly a couple of submission holds. Probably nothing more than rest holds because that’s not part of his arsenal.
- Good back and forth action between the two with a couple of false finishes.
- Sheamus tries to knock Morrison’s face off with the Brogue Kick but Morrison moves away and Sheamus leg gets hung on the top rope. That results in Morrison hitting his Flying Chuck and then a running knee strike to get the pinfall. No finish with Starship Pain by Morrison, which was surprising. Great victory for Morrison.
WINNER: John Morrison
WWE Intercontinental Championship Match
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| Dolph Ziggler (c) w/ Vicki Guerrero vs. Kaval |
- Kaval bringing it back with the knife-edge chops. WOOOOOOOOO! The boy got swag.
- Ziggler has come a long way. He’s been putting on great matches, particularly those who are about the same size as him. He works best with opponents in the same class as him.
- There’s a spot where Kaval does a cartwheel then a kick to Ziggler’s face. Ziggler is supposed to brace his face but apparently didn’t have enough time to react. OUCH. Took it like a man. Bloody nose results.
- Kaval tries to hit a Phoenix Splash but Ziggler moves away. What’s more impressive is that Kaval landed on his feet! Like I said, the boy got swag.
- Kaval goes for a roll up, but ends up getting it reversed by Ziggler and he ends up getting the pinfall victory.
WINNER and STILL Intercontinental Champion: Dolph Ziggler
Traditional Survivor Series Match
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| Team Mysterio vs. Team Del Rio |
- “Dashing” Cody Rhodes. Feel bad about yourself? Well, here are some grooming tips from the “Dashing” one.
- M.V.P. tries to suplex Drew McIntyre back into the ring but gets tripped up by Alberto Del Rio thus leading McIntyre to fall on top of M.V.P. Del Rio holds onto M.V.P.’s leg preventing him from getting out of the pinfall by McIntyre. M.V.P. is the first one eliminated from Team Mysterio. 5-4 Del Rio.
- Chris Masters comes in to fight Del Rio but ends up getting trapped into Del Rio’s rolling armbar. Masters submits and is eliminated. 5-3 Del Rio.
- Big Show comes in and Del Rio taunts him, leading to a knockout punch onto Del Rio’s grill. Del Rio gets helped to the back; we’re supposed to believe he’s eliminated and unable to fight??? 4-3 Del Rio.
- “Dashing” Cody Rhodes comes in in attempt to get revenge on Big Show but ends up getting knocked the F out. Pinfall on Rhodes and he’s eliminated. 3-3 tie.
- Kofi Kingston and Tyler Reks duke it out with Kingston able to score a pinfall on him. Reks is eliminated. 3-2 Mysterio.
- Jack Swagger comes in and has a great battle with Kofi Kingston. Back and forth action and some sweet reversals from both guys. Great chemistry here. Swagger is able to lock the Ankle Lock on Kingston and he submits. Kingston is eliminated. 2-2 tie.
- Rey Mysterio comes in and together with Big Show, they get the best of Jack Swagger with Mysterio hitting a splash off of Big Show’s shoulders, thus eliminating Swagger with a pinfall. 2-1 Mysterio.
- Drew McIntyre comes in but does little to nothing against Show and Mysterio. Big Show hits the chokeslam on McIntyre and eliminates him via pinfall. 2-0 Mysterio.
WINNER: Team Mysterio; sole survivors are Rey Mysterio and Big Show
2 on 1 Handicap Match for WWE Divas Championship
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| Layla/Michelle McCool (Team LayCool) vs. Natalya |
- Natalya takes a beating from both members of Team LayCool. In and out offense on her.
- Natalya shows her strength by reversing a double team suplex on her and back at them.
- Action spills to the outside and Natalya sends both LayCool members into the stands.
- Some miscommunication from Team LayCool and they end up bumping heads which leads to Natalya slapping the Sharpshooter on Michelle McCool for the submission victory.
WINNER and NEW Divas Champion: Natalya
· Post Match: Natalya celebrates in warming fashion until she gets a beatdown from Team LayCool. This prompts for the return of BETH PHOENIX! Did not see that one coming. They fight and fend off Team LayCool. Great sight with Beth Phoenix hoisting Natalya up on her shoulders as they celebrate her victory.
WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match
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| Kane (c) vs. Edge w/ empty wheelchair |
- Aggressive start for Kane. He’s really sad that Edge took his father, Paul Bearer, away. He’s a bastard now.
- Edge works on Kane’s leg for quite some time. Great psychology from the veteran.
- Lots and lots of rest holds from Kane. Kind of expected that since Kane is pretty old and sluggish. The man can still go though.
- Back and forth action from the two and then comes a weird ending. Kane sets up for the Tombstone pile driver but Edge reverses and hits the Spear. Edge pins Kane almost nonchalantly with his hand on Kane’s chest and Kane’s arm is also on Edge’s chest. Both competitors’ shoulders are on the mat, thus leading to a draw.
WINNER and STILL World Heavyweight Champion: Kane
· Post match: Edge is pissed that he didn’t win and Kane attacks Edge while his back was turned. Kane tries to choke slam Edge on the floor but is reversed. Action spills outside and Edge gets Kane on the wheelchair and pushes him into the barricade! The barricade breaks and Edge leaves his mark.
WWE Tag Team Championship Match
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| Heath Slater/Justin Gabriel (c) w/ Nexus vs. Santino Marella/Vladimir Kozlov |
- Santino Marella is freaking awesome. Love the cobra. Most. Lethal. Move. EVER.
- Santino Marella with some nice wrestling moves on Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel. Going with the fundamentals.
- Standard heel tactics from Slater/Gabriel with the corner beat downs and the referee distraction.
- Marella sets up for the COBRA but the other Nexus members distract him.
- Slater hits his finisher and pins Marella for the victory.
WINNER and STILL Tag Team Champions: Heath Slater/Justin Gabriel
· Post match: Nexus lays out Santino Marella/Vladimir Kozlov and throws them out the ring until… BEEP, BEEP, BEEP!
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| It’s important so listen up |
Michael Cole says the anonymous Raw GM wants the Nexus to leave and that they cannot interfere in the upcoming WWE Championship match or they will be suspended indefinitely.
WWE Championship Match
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| Randy Orton (c) vs. Wade Barrett with special guest referee John Cena |
- Stipulation here is if Randy Orton wins, John Cena will be fired from the WWE but if Wade Barrett wins, John Cena will be freed from the Nexus.
- We’re supposed to be torn on what John Cena is going to do, but that’s silly. That’s for all the kiddies and women to do.
- Very slow beginning with lots of punching/kicking and rest holds.
- Match starts to pick up when Cena becomes the focal point when he goes for the count.
- Back and forth action between the two competitors. At one point, Barrett becomes frustrated with Cena’s officiating and shoves him. Cena gets boiled up and shoves him back and Randy Orton hits the RKO. Cena counts one, two, HESITATION, and three. Randy Orton gets the pinall victory. John Cena is fired.
WINNER and STILL WWE Champion: Randy Orton
· Post match: Nexus decides to come and fight but gets thrown out by Orton and Cena. John Cena hands Randy Orton his WWE championship belt and lets him get his moment. Randy Orton leaves. John Cena is still in the ring and we’re supposed to feel bad that he’s gone from the WWE now. Barely any reaction from the crowd as Cena tries to pander to them. He teases leaving for good but decides to go into the crowd and give everyone high five’s. He finally heads up the ramp for one last goodbye and leaves. NO MORE JOHN CENA. Yeah, right.
Final Thoughts: WWE Survivor Series was an above average pay-per-view. Very good start from the first four matches but up until the Divas championship match is when the fuel started hitting low. Everything became sluggish and the crowd seemed tired. Other than that, great story involved with the whole John Cena being fired from WWE. I look forward into seeing how this transpires in the upcoming weeks.
7.5/10
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