Cyber Sunday - November 5th, on Sky Sports, I think...

[gadgetboy]

Two announced matches after Raw two nights ago...

Champion of Champions match - YOU vote who defends their title:

WWE Champion John Cena vs World Heavyweight Champion King Booker vs ECW Champion Big Show

YOU vote on a special referee:

DX vs Edge and Randy Orton

I would guess the final of the women's title tournament will be on the show, not sure what else...

[gadgetboy]

Three new matches after Raw last night:



Intercontinental Championship match - YOU decide who gets a title shot:

Jeff Hardy vs Carlito OR Shelton Benjamin OR Johnny Nitro

World Tag Team Championship match - YOU decide who partners Ric Flair:

Spirit Squad vs Ric Flair and Sgt Slaughter OR Roddy Piper OR Dusty Rhodes

YOU decide who takes Armando Elejandro Estrada's interpromotional challenge for Umaga:

Umaga vs Chris Benoit OR The Sandman OR Kane

[gadgetboy]

Just to confirm, after not being scheduled as recent as the end of last week, it was announced today that Cyber Sunday is airing on Sky Sports 1 this sunday at 1am...

[gadgetboy]

Well, that was some 'just there' wrestling, for sure.

On a PPV I didn't particularly mind from a booking standpoint, the one thing that stood out was that the actual in-ring product was pretty mediocre.

Match of the night probably went to DX vs Orton and Edge. It wasn't anything special, not at all, but it was the best on offer. I didn't buy that Bischoff got 60% of the vote at all, and was shocked that JR called it as I thought it. I did like the finish, not badly done as it was always pointed towards ending in a screwy win for the bad guys, and it did finally let Randy Orton get some heat and a much needed pinfall on HHH. All we need now is for Edge to take out Shawn Michaels knee in an angle to let him get the surgery he needs (HBK hasn't had a singles match since July) and give Edge some heat.

The main event was probably second best and that wasn't up to much at all. It just had no impetus whatsoever. That said, I liked King Booker getting the blue brand another high profile victory, even though all the spotlight went to K-Fed in a WCW style moment. It hit me that of the three men involved, The Big Show is the one who probably is the biggest name in terms of the history of the business. You can see why a Hogan match at Wrestlemania might work.

The pop of the night went to Ric Flair and Roddy Piper's World Tag Team Title victory over the Spirit Squad. Wrestling-wise, it could have been worse, though more Flair and Piper matches can't be a good thing. This has to be a short term reign. Nice moment for the live crowd, though.

I thought Carlito vs Jeff Hardy and Lita vs Mickie James were hugely disappointing. Carlito and Hardy didn't look like they had a clue how to wrestle at times, and the women's match was a huge clusterfuck. That one would have been salvageable under no-DQ rules, I think. Maybe on Raw somewhen...

Kane vs Umaga was an OK opener, but they've had far better matches.

I did like the four way tag match. It wasn't anything anyone will remember, but for the second time in a row (after the straight match with Vis and Haas on Raw), Cryme Time got a good pop for their victory having won the crowd over with their performance. The Highlanders looked better here too, though they appear to be in the doghouse for some reason and took the fall again.

So that was Cyber Sunday. Nothing notable, but I didn't exactly mind watching it, either. Good job it was a freebie, I guess.

Roll on the Survivor Series

[James]

Firstly, it's been a while and secondly nice wee impressions there Gadge as always.


Kane vs Umaga was an OK opener but I really would of prefered Umaga's oppenent to have been Chris Benoit. I really think it would of been a great match, atleast an interesting one anyway. Poor Kane though, I just can't be sold on the "The Big Red Monster" gimmick anymore. How many times has he lost to Umaga now? When was the last time he won a singles match infact?

Carlito vs Jeff Hardy was a bit of a mess really wasnt it? They looked totally lost out there at times. Shame.

Women's match was crap and only good for one thing and that was to stare at the lovely Diva Lumberjacks.

I enjoyed the four way tag match too. Cryme Time are certainly over with the crowd which is good because I think they are a fun tag team and have really freshened things up on the Raw tag division imo. Of course it's always good to see the Highlanders too. I really like them and they were in good form here. WWE, forgive them for whatever they have done. Your be making a mistake if you don't.


Ric Flair and Roddy Piper's World Tag Team Title victory over the Spirit Squad was simply a nice Wrestling moment. I agree, this has to be a short term reign. If it is, then it will be fine with me.

DX vs Orton and Edge was arlight but really dragged at times I thought. I'm glad DX lost though and especially pleased Orton got the pin over "The Game". Personally though, I think it would of been better to have had Biscoff turn on Orton and Edge. Especially after getting that spear from the "Rated R Superstar". Ah well, what do i know!?

(HBK hasn't had a singles match since July) Really? That long!? Wow......

I quite enjoyed the Main Event especially as i really thought Cena was going to win. I also thought we had seen the last of that f*cker K-Fed (LOL) on our WWE screens. What a weak looking shot to the back he gave Cena with the belt. I can't believe Cena gave the Queen a FU! hehe. I'm pleased Booker won though, another highlight for the Smackdown brand which is always a good thing imo.

Other wee highlights were the backstage skits with the Spirit Squad. Liking their slow build to splitting up. HBK sweet-chin music anyone and everyone in sight and DX changing there usual routine a little bit just before their match. Oh and Booker T and Cena had a memorable segmant.

I did also LOVE the video build up to the Main Event. That's how it should always be. Really good, intense stuff.

Overall it wasnt the disaster i thought it was going to be. So for that, i'm pleased. Anyway, it was free.....

5 out of 10 for me.