Monday, May 23, 2011

Wrestling in the 21st Century: Over the Limit 2011

One of probably the better Pay Per Views of the year not including Royal Rumble, Over the Limit wasn't exactly over the...limit, but it was at least something to watch.

R Truth vs. Mysterio was the first match and definitely didn't set the tone for the rest of the night.  Basically Truth stole the match brilliantly but it was very short lived compared to the build up that RAW was giving these two superstars.

Barret vs Jackson was also somewhat decent.  One hilarious highlight was Jackson Scoop Slamming Barret five times in a row.  Jackson wins via DQ with the Core interfering and Barret still retains the Intercontinental Championship.

Sin Cara vs Chavo was great until the botch at the end.  Because of what looked like a mix up, Chavo's body movement during Cara's finisher messed up the end of the match, but hey, everything else was pretty good and entertaining.

Then we have Brie Bella vs Kelly Kelly for the Diva's Championship.  Basically Kelly was beat on for a while, she got pissed and Hulked out, but Twin Magic screwed the outcome and Brie retained even if it was really Nikki.  Just when I thought Kharma was going to show up, she didn't.  That sucked.  It was the only thing that was tying this match together with my interest.  But whatever.  I'm not really a fan of either Divas anyway.

Tag Team Championship match Kane and Big Show vs Punk and Ryan was pretty good, but for some reason Del Rio showed up in the beginning and disappeared.  Kind of unnecessary especially since he didn't have any interference in the match at all.  Punk's face was hilariously displayed multiple times during the match.  The ending was good; I really enjoyed it.  Show and Kane retain, and there was no interference by the Nexus.

Best match of the night was Christian and Orton for the Heavyweight Championship.  If you haven't seen this match already, go look it up now.  A lot of thrill and twists and turns.  Best part of that match was definitely the numerous reversals on the finishers and Orton almost RKOing Christian from the top rope like he did in the last PPV.  While Christian was distort that he lost again, he was able to shake Orton's hand, but it is very possible for a heel turn from any of these guys in the near future.

Cole vs Lawler in a Kiss my Foot Match started out with Cole saying that he had a doctor's note that his foot was infected. He came out in a suit and read the note to the crowd so everyone knew he wasn't ready for the match.  But the ref just said "screw you" and ripped the note up anyway.  It goes back and forth for a while until Lawler gets him down.  He even pushed Cole into his "Colemine", and thank God because we wouldn't have to see that anymore.  Eve comes out, Moonsaults him, then JR pours his barbecue sauce all over Cole's face, and finally Bret Hart makes an appearance.  Cole is put into the Sharpshooters and Lawler shoves his foot into Cole's mouth.  Cole runs back towards the entrance ramp and says that he still  isn't a loser.  Blah blah blah, at least this horrible angle ended.

Last match of the night was Cena vs Miz in an "I Quit" Match with A Riley.  The ENTIRE match was Cena basically get beat on by Miz.  Miz did have a couple of times when he was at the mike, but Cena would just cuss him out.  Match ends with Miz's cellphone playing a recording of Cena saying "I quit!" during a different event and played over the microphone.  He gets the title until the ref finds the mike.  Cena then magically heals up and whips Miz with his belt and puts him in the STF.  Miz quits, Cena retains.

The ending was pretty cheap, but easily what made this PPV good was the Christian and Orton match.  Worth the watch.  I was disappointed in the lack of Jack Swagger showing up towards the end of the Cole and Lawler match and also the same thing what Kharma in the Diva's match.  Christian and Orton without a doubt have the best storyline upperhand because of a possible heel turn soon, but I would imagine this to be at the next PPV or on Smackdown.  Now if you excuse me, I'm going to watch that match again.

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