Classic Wrestling Show Reviews

You know I don't remember what exactly on this PPV compelled me to put this on my list of shows to review, but with how all over the place this show is, it could be a number of things. You've got DX's first match since their reunion, Imposter Kane, we're in the middle of the ECW relaunch and it's feud with WWE. I don't know how good or bad this is, so let's get to it. Our opening video package starts by highlighting Cena's awakening on ECW's style of doing things, as well as his feud with Sabu. Then the build up for the WWE Title match, which started with Edge screwing Cena a month earlier. Then of course, the events that lead to DX's reunion and their antics the last couple weeks. All while sticking to the Vengeance theme. We're live from the Charlotte Bobcats Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina for this Raw exclusive PPV, featuring ECW of course. Good ol' J.R. and the King of course are on commentary, no sign of Styles and Taz to rep...

I was gonna cover a classic Extreme Rules PPV next, but I forgot we still have Stomping Grounds after Blood Money, so with a spin of the wheel, I'm doing Unforgiven 1999. This PPV occurred during the ref strike of '99, and featured a 6-pack challenge in the main event, along with a few more, er.... goodies, if you will. So let's get to it. We have our opening video package highlighting the competitors in the 6-Pack Challenge, from the buildup to this particular match to the history between each of them, before going to the arena, live from the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. Of course, J.R. and the King are on commentary for the show, who hype the main event before showing us footage of the strike earlier in the day, then onto our first match. Val Venis vs Steve Blackman Pre-Match Notes & Thoughts : Val seems to have stolen Blackman's duffel bag of martial arts weapons, and King suggest they're actually "tools of Val's trade" ...