March 17, 2005
Event Report for SmackDown!
Announcers: Joey Styles and DDP
Reported by The Dames
Kurt Angle is backstage. I'm actually looking forward to this and you should too! He was building up the feud with Chavo Guerrero. Well, that's just...neat!
Overall Rating 91%
Johnny Stamboli has come down to the ring with The Establishment. He calls Kurt Angle out. From the back comes Kurt Angle. Johnny Stamboli says that the time for a decision is now, is Angle going to join them or not? Kurt Angle says yes. Johnny Stamboli welcomes him into The Establishment.
Overall Rating 90%
The SAT vs Team Mattitude II.
Match Background: The SAT are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. Team Mattitude II are the reigning World Cruiserweight Tag Team champions, and have been since 27 February 2005.
Late In The Match: Joel whips London into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Paul London floors Joel, then signals for the London Calling. Meanwhile, Joel Maximo has something in his hands. London comes over...and gets nailed with a set of brass knuckles! The referee wakes up to see the pinfall: 1....2....3! It's over. Backseat Boyz come running down the aisle with chairs! They slide in behind The SAT...and drop them with stereo chair shots! Backseat Boyz leave the ring, the damage done.
Overall Rating 94%
Crowd reaction 92%
Match Quality 96%
John Cena is backstage. He was building up the feud with Johnny Stamboli. Well, that's just...neat!
Overall Rating 91%
The Dudley Boyz are backstage. They took shots at Team Mattitude II.
Overall Rating 75%
World's Greatest Tag Team are backstage. They was building up the feud with The Dudley Boyz. I respect you, Booker Man.
Overall Rating 80%
La Resistance vs World's Greatest Tag Team vs The Dudley Boyz.
Match Background: This will be a triangle bout. La Resistance used to be a regular team, but have been inactive for a while. Whether this match will lead to a reformation as an active unit remains to be seen. World's Greatest Tag Team are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. The Dudley Boyz are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. This is a continuation of the The Dudley Boyz vs World's Greatest Tag Team feud. World's Greatest Tag Team have yet to beat their rivals in the ring since the feud began. This match is for the WWE Tag Team titles. The Dudley Boyz have been WWE Tag Team champions since 27 February 2005.
Late In The Match: Tag between Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by D-Von Dudley just KILLS Sylvain Grenier! Sylvain Grenier can barely stand. Saving Grace!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!
Overall Rating 81%
Crowd reaction 83%
Match Quality 79%
Tajiri is walking backstage when The Amazing Red comes from behind and attacks him with a chair. The Amazing Red walks off after hitting a few more chair shots, leaving Tajiri down on the floor.
Overall Rating 79%
AJ Styles vs Hurricane Helms.
Match Background: This is the third match in the WWE title tournament winner goes to Wrestlemania 21 to compete in a fatal four way for the title. .
Late In The Match: Here it comes - Eye Of The Hurricane. 1....2...3, it's finished.
Overall Rating 80%
Crowd reaction 76%
Match Quality 84%
Eric Bischoff is backstage, and announces that at WrestleMania XXI we will see The Amazing Red, AJ Styles, and Tajiri compete in a triangle match.
Overall Rating 75%
Chavo Guerrero and John Cena vs Kurt Angle and Johnny Stamboli.
Match Background: Chavo and Angle have been feuding recently. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This is another chapter in the long-running The Bull vs Cena feud. Cena has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. Johnny Stamboli is the reigning WWE United States champion, and has been since 30 January 2005.
Late In The Match: Kurt Angle has John Cena down on the canvas. Angle Lock!!! John Cena taps out!
Overall Rating 75%
Crowd reaction 79%
Match Quality 69%
We got a 5.85 rating for 'SmackDown!'!
The attendance level was 10043 people.
We made $401720 from ticket sales.
Overall Rating 82%
March 19, 2005
Event Report for Velocity!
Announcers: Michael Cole and Ivory
Reported by The Dames
Sakoda vs Nunzio.
The Match: Sakoda gets rocked with a brutal elbow to the jaw by Nunzio. A few more of those and Sakoda will go down worse than Bart Gunn at 'Mania 15. Sakoda can barely stand. Arriverderci!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!
Overall Rating 76%
Crowd reaction 54%
Match Quality 99%
A video is played, hyping the John Cena vs Johnny Stamboli feud.
Overall Rating 79%
Kid Kash and Sonny Siaki vs Team Mattitude II.
Match Background: This match is for the World Cruiserweight Tag Team titles. Team Mattitude II have been World Cruiserweight Tag Team champions since 27 February 2005.
Late In The Match: Paul London is in trouble. Siakalypse Now!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! The Dudley Boyz are still in the ring. They signal for the 3D! Their music hits, and out come World's Greatest Tag Team to make the save! They march down aisle. The Dudley Boyz want no part of them, and quickly leave through the crowd. World's Greatest Tag Team stopped The Dudley Boyz from continuing their assault.
Overall Rating 85%
Crowd reaction 80%
Match Quality 91%
A video is played, hyping the upcoming The Amazing Red vs Tajiri vs AJ Styles match.
Overall Rating 76%
Akio vs Tajiri.
Match Background: This match is for the WWE Cruiserweight title. Tajiri has been WWE Cruiserweight champion since 05 March 2005.
Late In The Match: Akio can barely stand. Buzzsaw Kick! 1....2....3. The Amazing Red has a chair. Akio turns and takes a brutal shot to the head. Tajiri is next to take a hard shot. Red has demolished everyone!
Overall Rating 86%
Crowd reaction 77%
Match Quality 96%
A video is played, hyping the Chavo Guerrero vs Kurt Angle feud.
Overall Rating 77%
Hurricane Helms vs Kurt Angle and AJ Styles.
Match Background: This will be a 2 on 1 handicap bout.
Late In The Match: Hurricane Helms can barely stand. Styles Clash! 1....2....3.
Overall Rating 79%
Crowd reaction 78%
Match Quality 80%
A video is played, hyping the upcoming Cena \ Orton vs The Bull \ RVD match.
Overall Rating 74%
Torrie Wilson is backstage with Chavo Guerrero. Torrie Wilson was building up the feud between Kurt Angle and Chavo Guerrero. Good idea.
Overall Rating 82%
Crowbar vs Chavo Guerrero.
Match Background: This is the forth match in the WWE title tournament winner goes to Wrestlemania 21 to compete in a fatal four way for the title.
Late In The Match: Here it comes...Low Rider! Crowbar taps!
Overall Rating 75%
Crowd reaction 75%
Match Quality 76%
Eric Bischoff is backstage, and announces that at WrestleMania XXI we will see Hurricane Helms, Chris Benoit, Chavo Guerrero, and Kurt Angle compete in a four corners match.
Overall Rating 79%
Overall Rating 77%
We got a 5.80 rating for 'Velocity'!
The attendance level was 10021 people.
We made $400840 from ticket sales.
March 20, 2005
Event Report for Wrestlemanina 21
Announcers: Joey Styles and Jerry Lawler
Reported by The Dames
The Jung Dragons III vs Ultimo Dragon and Funaki vs The SAT vs Backseat Boyz.
Match Background: This will be an elimination bout. The Jung Dragons III used to be a regular team, but have been inactive for a while. Whether this match will lead to a reformation as an active unit remains to be seen. The SAT are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. Backseat Boyz are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion.
Late In The Match: Vicious kick to the teeth from Trent Acid. Cover gets three for Trent Acid, Akio got pinned. The SAT whip Funaki into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Cover gets three for Jose Maximo, Funaki got pinned. Joel Maximo can barely stand. Cradle Breaker! 1....2....3.
Overall Rating 87%
Crowd reaction 86%
Match Quality 88%
RAW and Smackdown! Proudly Presents: The Granddaddy Of Them All... WrestleMania 21!
John Cena and Randy Orton vs Rob Van Dam and Johnny Stamboli.
Match Background: This is another chapter in the long-running The Bull vs Cena feud. Cena has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This is a continuation of the Orton vs RVD feud. So far, Orton hasn't managed to get a pin or submission over RVD since the feud started. Johnny Stamboli is the reigning WWE United States champion, and has been since 30 January 2005.
The Match: Johnny Stamboli is in trouble. Here it comes - RKO. 1....2...3, it's finished. Cena \ Orton climb opposite turnbuckles, working the crowd as they celebrate their victory.
Overall Rating 77%
Crowd reaction 80%
Match Quality 71%
Team Mattitude II vs Sonny Siaki and Kid Kash vs World's Greatest Tag Team vs The Dudley Boyz.
Match Background: This will be a TLC bout. World's Greatest Tag Team are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. The Dudley Boyz are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. This is a continuation of the The Dudley Boyz vs World's Greatest Tag Team feud. World's Greatest Tag Team have yet to beat their rivals in the ring since the feud began. This match is for the WWE Tag Team titles. The Dudley Boyz have been WWE Tag Team champions since 27 February 2005. This is to Unify the Smackdown tag team titles.
During The Match: Shelton gets splashed through a table by Sonny Siaki. Splash from the top of the ladder, reminiscent of HBK at Wrestlemania 10! Flying cookie sheet shot by Haas, blasting D-Von in the face with it. The Dudley Boyz whip Siaki into the corner. D-Von Dudley whips Bubba Ray Dudley in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Whip into an upright table by D-Von. Dropkick into the ladder by London, sending it into Shelton! Face slam on the table by M.Hardy. Matt Hardy and Paul London climb the ladder and grab the prize for the win.
Winner and New Undisputed tag team Champions: Team Mattitude II
Overall Rating 87%
Crowd reaction 87%
Match Quality 88%
Edge and Christian vs The KLIQ II.
Match Background: This will be a ladder bout. Edge and Christian are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. Edge and Christian and The KLIQ II have been feuding for quite some time now. This match is for the World Tag Team titles. Edge and Christian have been World Tag Team champions since 30 January 2005.
During The Match: Michaels hits a dropkick off the ladder on Christian. Edge blocks a punch. Edge and Christian hook up Michaels, then hit a double suplex. Christian with a whip into the ladder. Christian gets sent flying to the outside. Meanwhile, Edge is climbing the ladder! The KLIQ II see it...and climb up as well! Edge gets grabbed....double superplex off the ladder! The KLIQ II set the ladder back up, and climb up to claim up for the win! The KLIQ II go into the crowd, where they celebrate their win.
Winner and World Tag Team champions: The KLIQ II
Overall Rating 89%
Crowd reaction 94%
Match Quality 80%
The Amazing Red vs AJ Styles vs Tajiri.
Match Background: This will be a triangle bout. Tajiri and Red have been feuding recently. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the WWE Cruiserweight title. Tajiri has been WWE Cruiserweight champion since 05 March 2005.
Late In The Match: The Amazing Red moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Code Red. 1....2...3, it's finished.
Winner and new WWE Cruiserweight champion: The Amazing Red
Overall Rating 87%
Crowd reaction 81%
Match Quality 94%
Big Show vs Scott Steiner.
Match Background: This will be a falls count anywhere bout. This is a continuation of the Show vs Steiner feud.
During The Match: Show hits Steiner with a plastic dinosaur! Frying pan shot by Steiner. They brawl to the outside and into the crowd. Eye gouge from Scott Steiner regains the advantage. They wind up back in the squared circle. Face jam onto the table. Ric Flair has climbed up onto the apron! Show turns...and falls for the distraction! Scott Steiner attacks Show from behind! Big Show is in trouble. Novocaine! 1....2....3. Scott Steiner and Ric Flair try to beat down Big Show, but end up getting run out of the ring by a furious Big Show. They leave quickly before they end up taking any more punishment.
Overall Rating 87%
Crowd reaction 91%
Match Quality 80%
Hurricane Helms vs Chris Benoit vs Chavo Guerrero vs Kurt Angle.
Match Background: This will be an elimination bout. Chavo and Angle have been feuding recently. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the WWE Heavyweight title.
Late In The Match: Wicked suplex out of the corner from Kurt Angle, is executed so well, it hurt MY back. Cover gets three for Kurt Angle, Helms got pinned. DDT from the top rope by Chavo Guerrero. That looked KILLER. The ref gets into position, administers the three count, and it's over. Chavo Guerrero pins Benoit. Angle powers out of a headlock. Kurt Angle has Chavo Guerrero down on the canvas. Angle Lock!!! Chavo Guerrero taps out!
Winner and new WWE Heavyweight champion: Kurt Angle
Overall Rating 77%
Crowd reaction 76%
Match Quality 78%
Booker T vs Chris Jericho.
Match Background: This will be an iron man bout. Booker and Jericho have been feuding for quite some time now. So far, Booker hasn't managed to get a pin or submission over Jericho since the feud started. This match is for the World Heavyweight title. Booker T has been World Heavyweight champion since 31 January 2005.
During The Match: FIRST FALL: Vicious kick to the teeth from Chris Jericho. ONE...TWO...THREE. Jericho defeats Booker. SECOND FALL: Massive backbreaker on Jericho and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. ONE...TWO...THREE. Booker defeats Jericho. THIRD FALL: The ref is bumped, as goes down after accidentally getting caught by an elbow to the face. Booker T floors Jericho, then signals for the Scissors Kick. Meanwhile, Chris Jericho has something in his hands. Booker comes over...and gets nailed with a set of brass knuckles! The referee wakes up to see the pinfall: 1....2....3! It's over. END OF BOUT. Booker T offers a handshake to Jericho...and he accepts it! No! Chris Jericho levels Booker with a cheap shot right hand! Chris Jericho floors Booker. Chris Jericho signals - Lion Sault! Booker T has been floored after the match.
Winner and New World Heavyweight champion: Chris Jericho
Overall Rating 79%
Crowd reaction 91%
Match Quality 52%
Overall Rating 85%
We got a 1.84 buy rate for 'WrestleMania XXI'!
The attendance was 20968 people.
We made $4600000 from pay-per-view revenue.
We made $1258080 from ticket sales.