WWE Vengeance 2011

[PinoyCruger]

"Vengeance is mine!" -Mark Henry

*prepares a bag of Cheetos*

I watched SmackDown last week and it was amazing, the Big Show is back and he uses the WMD (Weapon of Mass Destruction) to triple KO'ed Alberto Del Rio, Ricardo Rodriguez and Mark Henry in the main event. Plus, the mask vs. mask match between the two Sin Caras is epic, with Sin Cara Azul wins it.

This might be my second WWE PPV topic and I have to watch it today at 8AM (in Manila), and due to my nasal blockage and irritated but painful cough, please bear with me. Anyways, this WWE PPV marks the first event under the Vengeance name since 2007. The theme song for this PPV is 'Make Some Noise' from the movie, Real Steel. So, shall we get started?

· The first match-up is for the WWE Tag Team Championship with Air Boom (Kingston and Bourne) defended the titles against Dolph Ziggler and 'The All American-American' Jack Swagger. From the beginning of the opening contest, I am still irritated for Vickie with the 'Excuse Me!' quote so I decided to mute the TV no matter what. Kofi's crossbody is awesome but Air Boom managed to retain the titles, making Vickie disappointed.

· Next-up after the Tag Team title match, the United States title is on the line for Dolph against Zack Ryder, but Ziggler retains the title after a kick in the head.

· The next match is a Divas Championship bout as Beth Phoenix defends her butterfly belt against Eve Torres. During the match-up, Beth deals some damage for Eve as it keeps going but suddenly, Eve manages to turn the tables around. In the end however, the Glamazon retains the title after she gives Eve a Glam Slam.

· Some say that revenge is best serve cold, right? But in the next match-up between Christian and Sheamus, this might be the ultimate right here. But the Great White managed to win it with a Brogue Kick. This match might be my favorite.

· Next-up is the tag team match between Triple H and CM Punk battles the Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth). It was pretty amazing when Punk goes around to deal some damage against Miz and Truth. But in the end, the Awesome Truth won thanks to Kevin Nash, who is fired by him, and he delivered the King of Kings with a jack-knife powerbomb.

· It's a master-protege match between Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes in a singles competition of serious proportions. Rhodes mimicking Orton's coiled part, but Orton manages to win after delivering a RKO on him.

· The co-main event is a World Heavyweight Championship match-up between Mark Henry and the Big Show, who returned after four months. These two titans squared off to see who is the better one. It was a epic match indeed, until the ring collapse using 400 pounds of force! Both of them are badly hurt until medics arrive for medical attention. Unfortunately, the match didn't continue.

· The main event is a Last Man Standing match for the WWE Championship as Cena battles Alberto Del Rio. But his personal ring announcer, Ricardo Rodriguez caught a black eye. Poor him. But John Cena's new attire and it's colored black. From the beginning, Del Rio deals damage against Cena with his attacks, but Cena manages to turn the tables around against the Mexican Aristocrat. As the match goes on, they battle backstage until Del Rio continues to torture Cena. The Cenation commander-in-chief smashes Del Rio in the table, and he uses the AA onto the Spanish announcer's table. It was a crazy but hell match-up until Del Rio retains the title.

Man, it was one hell of a night in this WWE PPV. Opinions are appreciated.

[RoninatorMarx]

If at Hell in a Cell, I was disappointed, at Vengeance I am mad. What was supposed to be a good redemption PPV went to wreckage because of one thing: The WWE title match. Let's make a breakdown.

• Air Boom was spectacular here. Worn down and beat up, Evan and Kofi were having none of that. They showed that their teamwork connects just as well as their combinations and went to keep the Tag Team titles.
• Ryder wasted zero time on Ziggler as he went for his title shot. Fresh off defeat, the former could drive the latter's frustration down for the win. But of course, Vickie's other 'client' offered Ziggler the opportunity to keep his.
• Eve was spectacular here. Like Kelly said, her chances of winning are high. But what was higher was Beth's strength and she capitalized right after Eve's missed moonsault, keeping the Diva's Title.
• For Sheamus, to really drive it in Christian must have a great feeling. And tonight, he had that feeling after surviving a Spear, then later connecting his Brogue Kick to a spear-intending Christian.
• The name alone sells this match. Punk and HHH can co-exist for a tag team, specially against the Miz and Truth. They were already doing fine until Kevin Nash once again makes his reappearance, allowing for the latter team to take advantage.
• This match could have been my favorite of the night. Rand and Cody were just on each other this whole time. Bodies were flying, specially of the latter's baggers. Two things that would've made this match as my fave: 1) If it was the title match; and 2) Randy putting a bag on Cody's head.
• The title match of Big Show vs Mark Henry was a more brutal and better match-up than in Money in the Bank. With the Cross-arm Breaker's damage was non-existent, Big show brought it to Henry, but Henry also brought it, while aiming for the leg (which didn't seem to do much later on). They kept bringing it, eventually, they brought ot to the ring, which ended up collapsing after Henry attempted to Suplex Big show while Show's on the top rope. It's a no-contest, obviously, but I doubt that's the end of that story.
• What made my night was seeing Ricardo Rodriguez. I hate the guy, but I can't help but smile at his black-eye from the WMD of Big Show last Friday. With "Rise Above Hate" on his shirt, Cena dives into battle, but not on the ring like he usually does. These guys tried to tear each other, with del Rio having Rodriguez to help him. It could've been over, but Miz and Truth interrupted the countdown, with Cena having to be the winner. And when both men can't get up on their feet, del Rio was assisted to stand up for the win! By a fan! Guess who's having a Slammy Award for participating in the most controversial title match yet.

So yeah. Alberto gains and keeps all his title shots and defenses through trickery and/or having his victory served to him on a silver platter. If they intend to keep this rivalry alive, they might end it on TLC or Royal Rumble. Regardless, if it will be a while, then I don't care who Alberto has to face next to keep the title. Big show, CM Punk, Rey Mysterio. Hell, any heel you could make del Rio face will turn into a fan fave, that's my bet. I don't care who's next, but whoever that is, he better take the gold from del Rio.