The Mandarin 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2004 (edited) Basically, the purpose of this is to write a review (doesn't have to be too lengthy or in detail) of a match. But it has to link up to the last match posted. So, for example, I start off by reviewing Michaels/Jericho from WrestleMania 19. Now you have to link THAT match to the match you're now reviewing. Links can be made in many different ways: Wrestlers- HBK/Y2J from WM19 to HBK/Foley from Mind Games Titles- Angle/Benoit from RR2003 for the Undisputed Title to Rock/Angle/Undertaker from Vengeance 2002 for the Undisputed Title Reviews (of the snowflake variety)- (example) Steve Austin/Kurt Angle from SummerSlam 2001- **** to Rob Van Dam/Jerry Lynn from Hardcore Heaven from 1999- ****. For that one, even if you disagree with the previous writer's review of a match (Royal Rumble 1992- **1/2), follow up on that review with one of your own that you would give **1/2. You can also link in various other creative ways (managers, refs, people announcing, the guy with the fuzzy hat at ringside). It's all up to you. Only notes- make sure to express your thoughts on the match (even if it's just tons of PBP with a one line review), and YOU are the writer of this review (but feel free to just copy and paste a review if you've already written one in the past). So have fun, and if someone wants to start this off before I can post a review, go right ahead. Edited January 21, 2004 by CM Funk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mandarin 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2004 (edited) WWE Undisputed Championship- Brock Lesnar © vs. Big Show Date/Place- Orlando, Florida- 6/12/03 Ref- Mike Chioda Commentators- Tazz and Michael Cole Brock Lesnar and Big Show have had a rivalry going for quite some time now, with Big Show being the man who Lesnar's former manager Paul Heyman sidled up with after Heyman turned on him at Survivor Series 2K2. This is a rematch of the previous month's PPV main event (minus the stretcher situation). Character Related Info: Lesnar is a bit of an underdog at this point, because Big Show is of course, 7' feet, 500 pounds. Never mind that Lesnar, and others, have beaten him clean in the past, because he continues to get a push as an unbeatable monster. Lesnar- face, Show- heel. What this match is most known for: The incredible "ring-imploding" spot at the end. The Match: It gets underway quickly, with Lesnar ramming Show into the corner. Big Show quickly gets the upper hand when an irish whip is reversed into a clothesline, and goes for the pin. Pinfall #1 (by Show)- 1-- kickout. At this point, Lesnar isn't even dazed. Lesnar battles out with punches, but Big Show gets out of a body lock and beats on Lesnar in the corner with two huge chops. Irish whip to the corner, reversed by Lesnar, who after some elbow action, gets back in control and knocks Show out of the ring. Lesnar does the punch/kick routine at ringside, and tries to whip Big Show into the ringsteps. No way, dude. Show reverses, and Lesnar is into the steel, giving Michael Cole the chance to say "DRIVEN INTO THE STEPS" as he loves to do. Big Show rolls Lesnar back into the ring, where Lesnar gets some punches. Hah, no effect, and a sidewalk slam. Pin #2 (by Show)- 1-2-kickout. That's gotta knock the wind out of Lesnar, but he's still mobile. Big Show locks in a half crab on Lesnar. Lesnar's getting mild crowd support here, but he eventually gets the ropes. Shots to the ribs by Big Show. Big Show whips Lesnar into the corner, goes for a splash, misses, and Lesnar gets in some blows, and pulls out a German Suplex. Lesnar's waiting for Big Show to get up, and seems to be favouring his gut. Kick and then a try for the F-5, which doesn't work. Show's just too..Shamu-like. Chokeslam attempt by Show, blocked with kicks, but then a huge clothesline by Big Show. Show goes for the Chokeslam again, but Lesnar gets out while he has him in the air, Lesnar with some kicks and runs into the ropes, but Big Show knocks him down with a big boot followed up with a legdrop. Pin #3 (by Show)- 1-2-2 and 3/4..kickout. Lesnar's wearing down pretty quickly here. Big Show waits..and finally gets in a chokeslam. Pin #4 (by Show)- 1-2-shoulder up. Lesnar isn't giving up, but another chokeslam may take him out. Big Show goes for ANOTHER chokeslam, but stalls and takes Lesnar to the top rope (still in the chokeslam position). Lesnar is able to make a last ditch-attempt and crotches Big Show on the top rope (once again, the chokehold has been broken), gets in some clubs to the back, and here comes the superplex. My God. The ring just imploded (obviously pre-planned), and Mike Chioda (ref) has a hilarious look on his face as Lesnar and Show are out cold. The fans go nuts, as EMTs run down. Various angles of the suplex are shown again as Lesnar and Show are tended to by the medical staff. The match is deemed a no-contest, I guess, since both men are not moving. Winner- Nobody And a few more replays and it's done. What resulted out of this: The continuation of the feud, and a triple threat match with the two at Vengeance. The odd man out (Kurt Angle) would win the match, and the title, resulting in the end of Brock Lesnar's second title reign, and the end of Big Show's title quest (for now). My review- The crowd was pretty hot to begin with, but they just went crazy at the end. I have never seen wrestling crowds just..explode like that. People were literally just jumping up and down, waving their arms. As for the match, it was just okay. It was typical "big-man" offense by Big Show, who dominated the match. Lesnar's selling was pretty good, and the spot at the end was very visually impressive. Big Show really needs to work on getting a tighter grip, though. Man, that chokehold of his is very easy to get out of. I'd go **3/4 for this match, which is pretty good considering the length. That spot at the end basically MADE the match, though. Edited January 21, 2004 by CM Funk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mandarin 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2004 You don't have to write Play By Play, all I'm looking for is the wrestlers, the date/event, the importance of the matchup (history, what happened afterwards, etc.) and your opinion (in just a couple of sentences) on the match. That's it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Corino 1000 Report post Posted January 21, 2004 Austin vs Yokuzuma Summerslam 96 What its known for: Turnbuckle breaking off Relations Same type of match big man vs smaller. A part off the ring broke in both matches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slickster 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2004 Austin vs Yokuzuma Summerslam 96 What its known for: Turnbuckle breaking off Relations Same type of match big man vs smaller. A part off the ring broke in both matches. And your review...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mandarin 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2004 Well, that didn't work out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Corino 1000 Report post Posted January 22, 2004 Austin vs Yokuzuma Summerslam 96 What its known for: Turnbuckle breaking off Relations Same type of match big man vs smaller. A part off the ring broke in both matches. And your review...? Sorry.......My review: The match sucked!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
