WWE: Backlash 2005

I'm 3 years late to the party, but with "BACKLASH 2008" on the way, why not try to get a few people to enjoy a good PPV. In my opinion, RAW's 2005 season was one of their best, especially because they mostly delivered on PPV broadcasts. SmackDown would soon end up in the gutter for most of the year. "BACKLASH 2005" has some good stuff in store for us:1) Intercontinental ChampionshipChris Jericho v. Shelton Benjamin (champion)---If you thought the "TABOO TUESDAY 2004" matchup between these two was good, this opener wipes the floor with its predecesor. Jericho and Benjamin have always been excellent wrestlers, but when you pair either one with an opponent similar to themselves, classics are born! Wicked counters, crisp technical wrestling, and one of the sweetest pinfalls finishes ever --- easily stole the PPV!"8.5 out of 10"2) Tag Team Turmoil for the World Tag Team Championships---I was really surprised with this one. All five teams made each contest feel like it had some weight. The Heart Throbs (those Billy & Chuck ripoffs) opened the gauntlet and actually put on a solid wrestling contest. La Resistance wasn't usually a team I cared for, but they did quite well tonight. Simon Dean and Maven were the comic relief duo, but even they maintained some dignity. The Hurricane & Rosey were a strong big-man-little-man team, and do show some good maneuvers here. Finally, William Regal & Tajiri proved why they deserved be the champs at one point in their careers. None of these 10 guys treated this as filler, and I'm glad I gave the Tag Team Turmoil a look."7.0 out of 10"3) Last Man Standing MatchEdge vs. Chris Benoit---I really like how this Last Man Standing Match was more of a physical one-on-one affair without too many weapons. Benoit and Edge competing in an intense competition was enough to wear each other down for a possible 10 count. But don't worry, there were some sweet weapons spots I won't give away. The Manchester crowd really ate this one up, and I did for the most part. I think the finish was a little weak, but that's just me. Worthy of the Last Man Standing lineage."7.5 out of 10" (would've been more with a better finish)***Now here's where things slow down for a while. First, Jerry Lawler brought out some Divas to hype their new magazine, only to have Chris Masters issue a Masterlock Challenge to an OVW woman in the crowd. Not a bad segment, but it ran on way too long.***4) Kane (w/ Lita) v. Viscera (w/ Trish Stratus - Women's champion)---Not the worst match I've ever seen, but it was pretty bad. It's thankfully short, plus the women at ringside added some nice tension. The aftermath was kinda cool, too. I remember this being built up decently on RAW, but the PPV climax fell way short."3.0 out of 10" (even worse without the Divas)5) Muhammad Hassan & Daivari v. Shawn Michaels & Hulk Hogan---It's a Hogan tag match. You should already know what you're getting into. Hassan and HBK try to have some ground-grappling action before getting to that predictable climax. I'm not too disappointed because I knew what to expect. Hogan's had better matches in his later career, and the other three guys have done better work, too. Hogan fans will probably get into it; I'm gonna call it a guiity pleasure."6.0 out of 10"***Christian came out with Tyson Tomko to rant about not being on the PPV. I can't blame him; thank God he had a classic WWE Championship match at the next RAW PPV. Until then, Christian gave us an amusing little rap.***6) World Heavyweight ChampionshipTriple H v. Batista (champion)---Let me be clear: I did not want to see this one! I think their "WRESTLEMANIA 21" was average at best, and that Batista (at the time) lost all momentum once he won the belt. But the rematch at "BACKLASH 2005" was pretty solid. HHH and Batista showcased some good psychology with the finisher attempts. Plus, the Manchester crowd was much more into this than the Staples Center audience at "WM 21". The ending seemed to come out of nowhere to me, plus I think it was a tad short. But like most have said --- not nearly as good as the Hell-In-A-Cell Match from "VENGEANCE 2005", but much better than their first time grappling up."6.0 out of 10" >>> WRESTLEMANIA 21"7.0 out of 10" >>> BACKLASH 2005"8.5 out of 10" >>> VENGEANCE 2005OVERALL---"BACKLASH 2005" probably wouldn't have done the trick for me on PPV. It would've been a pleasant diversion, nothing more. However, time has been very good to this event. Each match was given enough time to tell a story (about 15 minutes each), and the slow 30 minutes halfway through the PPV are bearable. Plus, there are some good DVD bonuses: the pre-show match between Val Venis & Tyson Tomko would've been worthy of the PPV airtime, and the HBK/Hogan post-match interview is entertaining (and ironic just a few months before their grudge match).I'm not gonna give this 5 stars, because that slow 30 minutes in the middle of the event slow everything down. But I do highly recommend this DVD to those who missed out on it.

Tyson Tomko vs Val Venis 4/10- a very lame match for Heat. Venis ought to receive another shot at main eventing. he has shown drastic improvement. Tomko is a joke. let the big guy go! please!! Val carries Tyson the whole match.Intercontinental ChampionshipShelton Benjamin vs Chris Jericho 9/10- a great kickoff to the ppv . these 2 can put on a show. Benjamin should be getting main event title matches as well as Jericho. several false finishes & high risk moves.World Tag Team ChampionshipTag Team TurmoilWilliam Regal & Tajiri vs Hurricane & Rosey vs La Resistance vs Simon Dean & Maven vs Heart Throbs 8/10- a much better match than i anticipated. fast paced with several surprises including a shocking ending!Last Man StandingEdge vs Chris Benoit 8.5/10- this match was good, but could have been better. slow pace at the beginning hurts it. it picks up as the match progresses. Benoit deserves better than this.Jerry Lawler interviews the Raw Divas in the ring. a what waste of time!great interaction between Trish Stratus & Viscera outside her dressing room.Viscera(w/Trish Stratus) vs Kane(w/Lita) 8/10- a better match than it looks to be on paper. If Viscera wins, he gets a night with Trish. Kane as the liitle guy in the match? he surprises as he moves rather quick. Viscera is too slow but he still puts on a good show. the surprise match of the night thanks to Trish & Lita.Muhammad Hassan & Daivari vs Hulk Hogan & Shawn Michaels 7.5/10- the crowd was really into this one.unfortunately, the action was only ordinary. Hassan & Daivari's ring skills are lacking. Hogan at 52 is better than these 2 clowns & he hasn't had a match in 2 years. i wish Hogan & Michaels had teamed up 10 years ago when they were younger. seeing them together is still a sight.Christian cuts a good interview in the ring.World Heavyweight ChampionshipBatista vs Triple H(w/Ric Flair) 8.5/10- their match at Wrestlemania was better. HHH looks ragged in the ring. Batista gives out of gas easily. Trips is not good at carrying a match. the last 5 minutes and Ric Flair save this match.the extras are good on this one including Trish & Viscera's date as well as a great interview with Hulk & Shawn. Lita & Edge meet backstage. a must see.overall, Backlash was lacking in excitement. in all fairness to Backlash, it is hard to follow Wrestlemania up every year with a great ppv. most of the wrestlers looked tired & burned out. a watchable ppv but nothing rememberable other than the Hulkster & HBK together.

WWE Backlash 2005 :) was certainly a very entertaining event just after the success of WrestleMania 21 :).So many good matches including:Shelton Benjamin vs Chris Jericho for the WWE Intercontinental Championship :)Chris Benoit vs Edge in a brutal Last Man Standing match :)Shawn Michaels & Hulk Hogan vs Muhammad Hassan & Daivari :)Triple H vs Batista II for the World Heavyweight ChampionshipPlus the extras you get is amazing :) on the DVD includes:Viscera & Trish Stratus going out on a date :)Sunday Night Heat interviews & a bonus match between Val Venis & Tyson Tonko :)

A great buy at a great price.

Great DVD

Another great DVD

Die WWE Präsentierte am 21. August 2005 denn Summerslam live aus Washington, D.C.1. MatchUS Championship - Single Match:Orlando Jordan vs. Chris Benoit(c)Naja was will man zu einem 26 Sekunden Match schon sagen! keine Wertung2. MatchSingle Match:Edge (mit Lita) vs. Matt HardySchöner Brawl aber leider kein Wrestling Match! keine Wertung3. MatchLeiter Match um das Sorgerecht für Dominick:Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero(R.I.P)Klasse Match mit einer menge High Spots nur das ende fand ich ein wenig sinnlos! * * * *4. MatchSingle Match um die Goldmedallie:Eugene (mit Christy Hemme) vs. Kurt AngleGutes kurzes Match mit viel Technik und Humor! * * 3/45. MatchWrestlemania 21 Re-Match:Randy Orton vs. The UndertakerKlasse Match was denk ich noch besser war als das bei Wrestlemania! * * * 3/46. MatchWorld Heavyweight Championship - No Holds Barred Match:JBL vs. Batista(c)Für das es ziemlich kurz war eigentlich ganz gut! * * *7. MatchWWE Championship - Single Match:John Cena(c) vs. Chris JerichoBis zu diesem Zeitpunkt wohl das beste Cena Match überhaupt und auch das ende war Klasse! * * * * 1/28. MatchIcon vs. Icon Match:Hulk Hogan vs. Shawn Michaels for the first time ever!Also das Match war einfach nur genial hätte gar nicht mehr gedacht das Hogen noch so ein gutes Match zeigen kann na gut Shawn hatte daran auch einen großen Anteil! Wer das Match nicht gesehen ist wirklich selber Schuld! * * * *Fazit:Also bis auf die zwei Totalausfälle am Anfang eine der besten Großveranstaltungen 2005 und wer hier sagt das dieser Summerslam schlecht war ich will ja keine Namen nennen aber der hatte keine Objektive Meinung sondern einfach keine Ahnung.Bewertung: * * * *Extras:Es sind zwar nicht ganz so viele Extras doch die, die drauf sind, sind einfach nur Klasse!