WWE Vengeance 2011 Review

Hello Revolutionaries, I am very enthusiastic right now as I actually enjoyed the WWE Vengeance pay per view. Yes, I enjoyed it but it doesn’t mean the pay per view didn’t have it flaws. Anyway, I felt as if I should give you a realistic point of view. Trust me, you’re going to read positive receives as this pay per view was generally received but the problems shouldn’t be ignored. The biggest problem was the lack of build going into the show. It was a solid pay per view but that build is crucial considering it determines if fans will buy your pay per view’s or not.

Anyway, here it is.

Unsurprisingly, the pay per view opens up with Air Boom vs. Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger. I figured the WWE wanted to have Ziggler come off as wrestling early in the show so he’ll be relaxed whenever his match with Ryder came later in the night. When Cole stated Ziggler’s match with Zack was immediately after this one, I figured Swagger would work the majority of this match.

This match was a great opener with both teams working exceptionally well with each other. It’s amazing that high flyer’s like Air Boom can sync well with collegiate wrestlers like ZigSwag. I wasn’t surprised when Air Boom got the win as it would be foolish to have Ziggler hold two titles let alone drop down to the tag team division.

AB wins with the TIP/STP combination while Ryder comes out for his U.S. Title match.

This was also a great match and it really displayed the fact that Dolph is a workhouse capable of putting on two great matches back to back. Ryder was also very impressive here and there were some moments where I thought Ryder would pull it off, rendering my prediction inaccurate. I don’t understand why Swagger and Vickie were allowed to stay at ringside because it gave away the finish to be honest.

I must say, Ziggler’s super kick was amazing and it looked as if he legitimately knocked Ryder out with it.

I can’t help but think that it made Ryder look kind of week considering Dolph had already wrestled a match.

Anyway, going into this pay per view, I knew Ryder wouldn’t win because Vinnie Mac’s bodybuilder fetish wouldn’t allow it. If anything, Mason Ryan is going to be the guy to take that U.S. Title off of Ziggler. Let’s not forget that Ryder is racking in loads of money through merchandise sales but apparently, Vince doesn’t think he’s good enough to win the U.S. Championship.

Vince would respond but he’s probably too busy being fondled by Mason.

A random segment featuring Triple H, CM Punk, and Ted Dibiase (briefly) hinted towards a turn by one of the two combatants. To be honest, it almost made me think Triple H was turning heel but it would have made the walkout angle completely irrelevant. Yeah, in case you didn’t notice, the point of it was to get Triple H over as a face and force fans to feel sorry for him.

Yep, it’s all about the Game (literally).

The matchup for the Divas Championship is undoubtedly the Divas match of the year. Eve went out and proved that she was better than Kelly Kelly. In my opinion, she always has been. Even though she lost, Eve looked great in defeat while making Beth look stronger as a Champion.

Next up, we have the Great White vs. Captain Charisma. This was a solid match but nothing stood out here as I was already anticipating the other matches five minutes into it. The WWE could’ve made this a gimmick match because the crowd wasn’t into it at all. Unsurprisingly, Sheamus goes over while Christian takes the pin in another uneventful feud. I felt as if Christian should’ve won this match if they planned on continuing this feud but Vince McMahon’s indifference towards Christian continues.

It’s sickening to watch Christian lose countless matches while portraying this CLB gimmick I’ve always hated.

It sucks.

Miz and R-Truth vs. Triple H and CM Punk was a pretty decent matchup with Awesome Truth picking up the win. I had Trips/Punk winning this but didn’t rule out a Kevin Nash sighting here and that’s exactly what happened. Why is this piece of crap still on my television screen? Modern fans don’t know who the hell he is and apparently those watching at home don’t either. Somehow, he always ends up somewhere I don’t want him and is apparently going to be on the opposite team vs. Rock/Cena at Survivor Series.

Anyone else notice that Nash botched his jackknife powerbomb?

Yeah, I’m sooooo excited for that matchup….

Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton put on a decent pay per view match that didn’t live up to the expectations I had for it. It seemed like any other match the two have had to be honest. Randy Orton isn’t losing three straight pay per views so I wasn’t surprised when he got the win after an RKO.

Whatever

Big Show vs. Mark Henry was really an eye opener as most fans predicted it to be a slow and uneventful match considering the size of the competitors. However, these two put on a pretty good big man matchup that ended with both retaining some momentum. To be honest, I saw the suplex spot coming a mile away. When Henry climbed the ropes I considered it already set and stone even though he got choke slammed. I wonder what Brock Lesnar has to say about this.

His peanut size brain wouldn’t allow anything over a kindergartener’s comprehension.

It was a great way to sell the impact of the suplex by introducing hospital personnel and the General Managers. Laurinaitis wasn’t exactly needed as we knew the WWE Title match would still take place.

Oh and he still absolutely, positively, undoubtedly, unquestionably, completely suck.

The WWE Champion comes out first to no reaction (as usual). Cena comes out to one of the biggest pops of the night while I question why the WWE Champion came out first. Anyway, Cena has some new attire that is undoubtedly better than that red crap he had been wearing. The rise above hate moniker is fitting as a guy had a “We Hate Cena” shirt on a Cena noticed.

Anyway, the match was pretty good with Del Rio being assisted by Awesome Truth and the WWE Championship. Fortunately, John Cena is apparently out of the WWE Title picture while unfortunately, Alberto Del Rio is still the WWE Champion.

Awesome Truth apparently created a reason for Cena to team with Rock at Survivor Series and basically confirmed the fact that we’re going to need a bulldozer to unbury them after facing Trips/Rock/Cena next month.

On the other hand, WWE is probably going to push a feud between Punk and Del Rio, The thing is, how long have these guys been in the WWE title picture? How many times have the faced off on free TV this year? Why would anyone want to purchase a pay per view that these two are headlining?

Exactly

Can we get some fresh talent in the title picture please? There’s a guy named Dolph Ziggler that wouldn’t do too bad if given an opportunity.

Overall thoughts:

Why is CM Punk still losing pay per view matches? Why is Ziggler going to drop the U.S. Championship to Mason Ryan instead of Zack Ryder? Why is Alberto Del Rio WWE Champion? Why would anyone be interested in Punk facing Del Rio? Did Orton have to win tonight? Did Sheamus have to win tonight?

Where was John Morrison for God sakes?

Solid pay per view like I stated above but the build could’ve been better.

How I Would Book The Ziggler/Swagger/Guerrero Angle

Hello Revolutionaries, I’m not one to flirt with fantasy booking but this feud has been on my radar for some time now. A few weeks back, Jack Swagger defeated Alex Riley in a matchup on RAW.

During Swagger’s match with Riley, Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero partook in verbal warfare that ended in Guerrero assisting Swagger in the win over Riley. As Vickie roamed backstage, Swagger approached her with a proposition.

Swagger insisted that Vickie take up multiple clients while mentioning legendary managers like Freddie Blassie and Jimmy Hart. Guerrero managed Swagger in a match against Alex Riley that ended when Ziggler distracted Swagger during an argument with Guerrero.

This allowed Riley to pick up the win. The events of the RAW that follows echoed this. Swagger was well on his way to a win over Sin Cara until Dolph Ziggler blatantly distracted Swagger after an argument with Guerrero.

At this point, I felt as if the WWE was booking this feud poorly.

I decided to analyze every aspect of this feud and came to the conclusion that it could benefit Swagger and Ziggler if the proper steps are taken.

For starters, allow Jack Swagger to win matches. If Vickie is considering swapping Ziggler for Swagger, she’d have to have a substantial reason for it. Simply put, Swagger has to booked as if he was a better superstar than Dolph Ziggler.

The WWE should have Swagger win numerous matches while Dolph loses a few. The ultimate payoff would be a match between Swagger and Ziggler at a pay per view.

The match should have at least ten minutes of in ring action. The conclusion should see Dolph moments away from a victory. Guerrero should assist Swagger by distracting the referee during Ziggler’s count.

While Dolph is distracted by Vickie, Swagger should use the U.S. Championship to knock Ziggler out cold. Swagger becomes the U.S. Champion while Guerrero drops Ziggler as a client while taking up Swagger.

The WWE is “beating the dead horse” by allowing Vickie to continue on as the Ziggler’s manager. This way, you establish Swagger as a heel while allowing Ziggler to undergo a face turn. Swagger picks up Vickie as the heat magnet he desperately needs while the evolution of Dolph Ziggler continues.

If the nostalgia has set in, you should remember a similar angle involving Brock Lesnar, Big Show, and Paul Heyman. Brock Lesnar was the WWE’s biggest heel and made the transition to biggest face through an angle very similar to this.

Dolph has been heel his entire WWE career and if the past has taught us anything it’s that fans love to get behind a heel turned face.

Just ask Randy Orton.

Besides, Dolph has always sounded uncomfortable on the mic as a heel. A few months back, Ziggler was cracking jokes on commentary in a facish light. Mr. Perfection was undoubtedly comfortable unlike his forced heel promos on RAW.

Dolph also possesses the in ring ability that will aid fans in adjusting to his face turn. Ziggler is one of the top four in ring workers in the WWE. The heel persona has gotten boring and the only way he’ll progress to the main event is having him turn face.

On the other side if the fence, you have Jack Swagger. Swagger hasn’t been relevant since he lost the World Championship. Vickie Guerrero did wonders for the careers of Edge and Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler doesn’t need Vickie anymore and placing her with Swagger could resurrect his career.

Aftermath

After Swagger wins the U.S. Title, allow Ziggler’s face turn to continue. I suggest a slow buildup to a rematch that should take place at the next pay per view. Ziggler should be placed in matches as a face. For example, have Ziggler team up with Air Boom to take on Swagger and the Awesome Truth.
The WWE should have Air Boom question Ziggler’s loyalty. Air Boom should feel uncomfortable teaming with Dolph until he aids them in winning the match.

At the ppv, Swagger should win by disqualification or allow Guerrero to aid Swagger in a win.
This way, Dolph can go onto to the main event. For example, a number on number one contenders matches or go for gold and have Dolph take on Del Rio.

On the other hand, Swagger could defend his U.S. title against mid carders like Riley and John Morrison. Swagger’s reign should be booked like Dolph’s intercontinental title reign from 2010.

In the process, the WWE has created two fresh Superstars ready to step into the main event picture at some point.

Problem solved!

One mistake could screw this up and that would be to have Swagger turn face.

NO, this shouldn’t happen.

Thanks for reading Revolutionaries!