By Paul Marshall
Normally this would have been a live coverage, but I forgot that I was working the evening shift tonight. Do not despair, though. I will still provide you with a great recap of Survivor Series. I will be providing my predictions from the Roundtable and by the end of the night, everyone will know how I did. So with that said, let’s get the action started!
Live from Miami, Florida
Commentators: Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler, Joey Styles, Tazz, Michael Cole, & JBL
Joey Styles and Tazz open up the show, kicking off ECW’s portion of the program. The ECW Championship will be decided in tonight’s opening contest!
ECW World Championship – Champion CM Punk v. John Morrison v. The Miz
Paul’s Prediction: CM Punk
It saddens me that the ECW Title doesn’t even get defended in Extreme Rules, but I guess you can’t please everyone. Anyways, this is Triple Threat Rules, meaning that the champion is at a disadvantage. The bell sounds and all three stars circle the ring. Morrison and Miz work together, cornering Punk in the corner. Punk nails a SUPERKICK to Miz, but Morrison whips Punk to the opposite corner. Punk gets a rollup on Morrison for one, but Morrison catapults Punk into the ropes, but Punk is awesome and he returns a cross body to Miz for two! Nice kick to Morrison and Miz takes a dive outside the ring. Morrison follows suit as Punk nails a through-the-middle-rope dive onto BOTH MEN! CM Punk chants all around as Punk attempts a springboard, but Miz stops it and the double team by Miz and Morrison continue. Morrison has Punk as Miz nails some chest shots. They switch positions and repeat the procedure. Miz dumps Morrison and looks to get a close fall on Punk. The Miz has Punk in a headlock, but when Morrison enters, Miz takes Morrison out again. Punk nails a enzugiri and Morrison nails the low dropkick on Miz, taking him out of the ring. Morrison nails a backbreaker/neckbreaker combo for two! Another pin attempt gets two as well. Morrison gets the Japanese sleeper on Punk, but Punk gets out of it and goes on the attack until Morrison SLAPS the taste out of Punk. Morrison dumps Punk, but Punk holds on but the Miz is there and he pulls on his legs, sending him down in a powerbomb fashion outside the ring.
It’s Morrison and Miz taking each other on right now. Miz gets a front faceplant for two. Middle rope Bronco Buster gets two for Miz! Morrison is at the ropes as Miz charges BLOCKED! Morrison nails a SPLIT-LEGGED CORKSCREW MOONSAULT! That gets two as Punk is back in the match. Punk has Morrison on the ropes. Punk goes up Sunset Flip as Miz catches Morrison and BOMBS him onto the mat! The Miz goes for the reward, but a LOW Dropkick gets Miz onto his back! Punk and Miz battle it out…and Punk has the momentum! Knee lift into a bulldog CONNECTS! The Miz kicks out of that pin attempt! Double Underhook Backbreaker gets another two count for Punk. Morrison gets a handful of Punk’s tights for TWO! Punk gets Morrison up for GTS, but Morrison gets thrown out! The Miz is up and he walks into GO TO SLEEP! Punk retains the title!
Winner: CM Punk
Paul Marshall: 1-0
Match Rating: ***
A replay of the finish is shown. CM Punk celebrates on the stage. Michael Cole and JBL take over announcing duties. We are reminded of what happened between Matt Hardy and MVP from Smackdown two days ago. Long story short, MVP took Matt Hardy out. Backstage, MVP gets an interview segment.
MVP makes it known that Matt Hardy is unable to walk, so he won’t be competing tonight. He says that he is better than everyone. He’s even better than YOU!
Up next is the 10 Diva Battle Royal. Beth Phoenix comes out and I believe that we will see ten separate entrances. Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler get to call the next match. Melina botches her entrance by slipping while doing the splits! That looked painful, but Melina shrugs it off like it didn’t hurt. Melina does it again and gets it right the second time. The faces are looking good tonight!
Beth Phoenix, Leyla, Jillian Hall, Victoria, & Melina v. Torrie Wilson, Michelle McCool, Kelly Kelly, Maria, & Mickie James.
Paul’s Prediction: Beth Phoenix, Leyla, Jillian Hall, Victoria, & Melina
If this gets five minutes, I’ll be surprised. Victoria and McCool start things out. Both divas look to get the advantage, but it seems that McCool owns Victoria in the opening seconds of the match. Torrie gets tag in and Victoria gets a side slam for two! Leyla tags herself in, but Torrie is better than her. Torrie gets a suplex for two. She gets Kelly Kelly into the match and Leyla decides to tag Jillian in. Jillian does her primal scream and gets a handspring elbow BLOCKED by a dropkick to the back. Bridge attempt by Kelly gets two! In the match now is Maria, who does a handspring leg attack. Beth Phoenix tags herself in, unaware to Maria. She nails a tilt-a-whirl slam on Maria and she tags back Leyla. That doesn’t last long as Melina gets involved and nails a leg drop across Maria’s back. She sets Maria up for a rope based attack, but as Melina charges, Maria moves and Melina crotches herself! Maria tags in Mickie James and she takes out Melina! LOU THEZ PRSS on Melina, but Melina gets a little break. It doesn’t last for long as Mickie is ON FIRE! Beth Phoenix tries to stop her, but Michelle and Torrie stops the Women’s Champion! Neckbreaker attempt by Melina is COUNTERED into the “Long Kiss Goodnightâ€Â! The Mickie-Kick gets the three!
Winners: Torrie Wilson, Michelle McCool, Kelly Kelly, Maria, & Mickie James
Paul Marshall: 1-1
Match Rating: *1/2
The faces celebrate as we get a promo for Wrestlemania XXIV. Backstage, Coach and William Regal are smirking as Hornswoggle is upset. Earlier today, WWE cameras managed to get candid thoughts from Randy Orton and Shawn Michaels.
Randy Orton on his match tonight: He says that he will beat Shawn Michaels. He says that when he took the Superkick away, he took away his only chance of survival. The One Man Dynasty will continue.
Shawn Michaels on his match tonight: He says that the last six months was a living hell. He vows that he will take the WWE Championship from Shawn.
The next contest will be contested for the World Tag Team Championship! A PPV sighting for Cody Rhodes! Jim Ross explains how Rhodes and Holly earned this tag title shot through the bonus match exclusively on WWE.com.
World Tag Team Championship – Champions The Redneck Wrecking Crew v. Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes
Paul’s Prediction: Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes
Cody Rhodes and Lance Cade begin things off. Arm and elbow tieup as they jockey for position. Cade with an arm drag as they taunt the crowd. Rhodes with a drop kick to the back and the control goes into his favor. Sunset flip by Rhodes gets a one count! Rhodes with a headlock, but Cade gets out of the hold quickly. Rhodes gets sent to the ropes and on the rebound becomes a victim of a backbreaker! Cade gets up and tags in Murdoch. He continues the pressure on Rhodes, clubbing his back. Rhodes floats through a back drop attempt and he nails a stiff hand in the center of Murdoch’s back! He follows it up with a headlock and Holly tags himself into the match.
Holly takes down Murdoch and gets him cornered up. Hard chops to the chest are applied. Murdoch goes low and shoves Holly into the turnbuckle. Cade gets tagged into the match and he continues the beat down on Holly. Whip to the other corner and Holly gets the legs up. Holly gets in the Guillotine kick and he dispatches Cade out of the ring. Murdoch is in illegally, but Cody heads him off as the Tag Champions are outside the ring. Holly rolls Cade back into the ring and he delivers those stingy chops. Cade misses a splash and Holly gets a cradle for two! Murdoch tags in, but Holly is not aware of it! Murdoch connects with a kick to the head for two! He backs Holly into the ropes and nails some vicious punches. Cade is back in and another double team maneuver gets another two count! Another tag to Murdoch and Holly is in trouble. Snapmare takedown and Murdoch gets a sleeper locked in. Holly tries to fight out of it, but Murdoch tries for a suplex it’s countered to a suplex by Holly! Murdoch tags in Cade and he MISSES an elbow drop! Holly takes too much time to get up and he is taken down! Tag back to Murdoch and they try another double team high leg drop but this time Holly moves again! The referee sends Cade to the corner as Holly TAGS IN CODY! He is on FIRE! He takes out the opposition and he gains momentum. Running bulldog connects and Rhodes goes on top! Missile Dropkick gets an interrupted two count! Holly is in and he dispatches Cade as Cody has Murdoch up. DDT try is countered to a Canadian Destroyer?! Holy Mother of God! That gets the three!
Winners: The Redneck Wrecking Crew
Paul Marshall: 1-2
Match Rating: **1/2
Post match, Hardcore Holly pulls up Cody Rhodes and gives him a slap on the back. All members of the commentary team explain everything that needs to be said about the upcoming Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match. We then go to the back where Todd Grisham interviews Team Triple H.
Jeff Hardy says that MVP made a big mistake by taking out Matt Hardy. Rey says that this is home to him; that he has been an underdog his entire life. Kane interrupts and says that he has never been an underdog. He says that we all don’t have to get along and he reminds us about the Katie Vick storyline of years ago. Triple H apologizes about that storyline and Jeff brings up the fact that Triple H put him in the hospital before. He apologizes about that too! Triple H says that this is the one night that everyone can put their grudges aside and focus on doing bad things to their opponents.
Ken Kennedy is out the chute and his microphone doesn’t work for a moment. He says that he will be the ultimate survivor tonight. It appears that all six members of the commentary team are calling this match. Either that is grounds for a car wreck or very entertaining commentary. The only member of Triple H’s team that is at 100% tonight is Triple H. Everyone else has some nagging injuries and this could play a factor tonight.
Survivor Series Elimination Match: Team Umaga v. Team Triple H
Team Umaga Members: Umaga, Mr. Kennedy, MVP, Finlay, & Big Daddy V
Team Triple H Members: Triple H, Jeff Hardy, Rey Mysterio, & Kane (Matt Hardy is unable to compete tonight)
Paul’s Prediction: Team Triple H
Yup, all six commentators are calling the match tonight. Kennedy and Mysterio begin the match. Quick takedown by Kennedy, but Mysterio gets back up. Both men jockey for position. Kennedy pummels Mysterio and gets a quick two after a clothesline. Kennedy continues on the attack, but Mysterio nails a hurrancurana! Mysterio kicks the knee of Kennedy. Mysterio hops on Kennedy it looks like Kennedy was going to do a huge bomb, but Mysterio uses Kennedy’s momentum against him and nails another variation of the Canadian Destroyer for TWO! Jeff Hardy gets tagged into the match and he and Rey pull a page out of the Hardyz playbook for some POETRY IN MOTION! Hardy beats down on Kennedy, taking him to the corner. Twist of Fate attempt is countered to a clothesline for two! Kennedy drags Hardy to the heel side and he tags in MVP. MVP feigns a knee injury for a second and he tags in Big Daddy V. Hardy is in trouble. V connects with a headbutt and Hardy runs into him. V steps on his sternum and he brutalizes Hardy. Whip to the ropes by V and Hardy wisely gets out of trouble and tags in Kane!
Kane is in and he takes it to the big man, but V nails the Belly to Belly for two. Kane gets a flurry of offense in and MVP runs in for a distraction. Kane dislodges a tooth from MVP as he drops like a sack of bricks! Kane goes back to work on V and he gets a sidewalk slam on MVP. Kane is on top and he takes down V with the flying clothesline! Finlay runs inside and Kane GOOZLES him. Chokeslam on Finlay and he rolls out of the ring. V is back up and he nails the Samoan Drop! The V-Elbow connects and Kane is ELIMINATED!
Eliminated: Kane; Team HHH has a two man disadvantage
HHH is in and he takes it to V. He tries to whip V, but V whips him to the ropes. Knee Smash connects and V is still standing! HHH runs into a clothesline and V goes for a splash, but misses. Umaga tags himself in and they both go at it. Umaga misses a charge, but HHH runs into a Belly to Belly Suplex! Umaga nails a splash and he builds up momentum. Umaga continues to work on HHH. He goes up top and nails the CANVAS with a flying headbutt! HHH tags in Rey and he goes after Umaga. However, Umaga stops it cold with a sick boot to the sternum. Umaga drops his weight south and MISSES! Mysterio nails a low dropkick, sending Umaga down. He covers for one! Umaga is back up and he is just too powerful as Rey goes for a springboard, but is CAUGHT by Umaga! Rey gets a hurrancurana on Umaga and it is 619 time! 619 CONNECTS and Umaga falls on his ass! Droppin’ Da Dime also connects for TWO! Rey tries a second rope cross body, but Umaga catches him and plants him on the canvas! SAMOAN SPIKE connects and Rey is gone!
Eliminated: Rey Mysterio; Team HHH is down to HHH & Jeff Hardy
Everyone is in the ring, but they split up as Hardy tells HHH that he’ll go in. Umaga looks to attack, but Kennedy tags himself in! They square off Kennedy taking Hardy to the limit. Hardy turns the momentum to his favor for a short time, missing the turnbuckle dropkick due to MVP pulling Kennedy out of harm’s way! Kennedy covers for two as Hardy gets to the ropes. MVP is in the match and he takes Hardy down. He treats him like Matt, saying that he’s better than him. Sleeper is applied as HHH paces across the ring apron. Hardy battles back up, nailing a punch to the gut. MVP gets a military press slam in, but he misses a Yakuza Kick and Hardy gets the Twist of Fate! Bye-Bye MVP.
Eliminated: MVP; Team Umaga still has a four on two advantage.
Kennedy is in instantly and on the attack on Hardy. He gets a close fall. Enzugiri by Hardy and he tags in HHH! HHH with the Knee Smash and he follows up with a clothesline for two! He whips Kennedy to the corners and follows up with the SPINEBUSTER! He covers, but V comes in to break it up. HHH is too smart and he lets V take out his own partner! V charges at HHH, and that sly man pulls the top rope and allows V to take himself out of the ring. HA HA! HHH counters Kennedy and the V-Elbow sends Kennedy to the showers!
Eliminated: Mr. Kennedy; Team Umaga still remains strong with a three on two advantage
It looks like V is the legal man as he pulls HHH out of the ring. He drags HHH around until Hardy nails a suicide dive and by that term he gets smacked against the steel ring post! HHH gets tossed back into the ring and he whips HHH into Hardy at the corner. V misses the corner charge and a DOUBLE DDT sends V back to catering!
Eliminated; Big Daddy V; HHH & Hardy v. Umaga & Finlay
Finlay is the freshest man in the match and he lets HHH know it. He gives HHH no quarter, nailing him in the corner. He gets a cover for two as HHH is the King of Kings. Finlay continues on the assault and he goes on top. He lands on HHH’s foot and he tags in Hardy! He takes it to Finlay with a turnbuckle dropkick! Finlay kicks out at two following the move. Hardy mounts Finlay on the turnbuckle and beats his head in but Finlay shoos him away and Hardy is down! Finlay and Hardy battle in the corner. Hardy avoids being suplexed out of the ring, but Umaga nails a timely superkick to send him to the floor! HHH checks up on Hardy. Hardy gets back in the ring and Finlay nails a short arm clothesline for two! Finlay works on the neck of Hardy and it seems that defeat is almost certain. Finlay whips Hardy to the corner. Wait for it WHISPER IN THE WIND CONNECTS! Finlay didn’t see that one coming! Umaga tags in and he prevents Hardy to tag HHH. Hardy kicks Umaga back and both Finlay and HHH come into the action! Finlay runs into the high knee, but that doesn’t do much to him as he telegraphs HHH’s next move. However, HHH whips him to the ropes and nails the Spinebuster! The end is near for Finlay. Pedigree attempt, NOT THIS TIME! Umaga comes in illegally and kicks HHH’s head in! Finlay goes for the Celtic Cross after taking Hardy out, but HHH counters it to the Pedigree! Finlay gets sent home.
Eliminated: Finlay; Umaga is the last man left against HHH and Jeff Hardy
Umaga is in and he beats HHH around for a moment. He is close to being DQ’ed, but he goes for the REAR END COLLISON! No one’s home, however as HHH tags in Hardy! PEDIGREE on Umaga! SWANTON BOMB by Hardy! Hardy covers and it is OVER!
Winners: Team Triple H
Survivors: Triple H & Jeff Hardy
Paul Marshall: 2-2
Match Rating: ****
After the match, Triple H and Jeff Hardy celebrate! Umaga is pissed off as HHH smiles. Shaq is here in Miami tonight! We go backstage as Hornswoggle paces around. Regal invites him to sit down, but Hornswoggle is still upset. Mr. McMahon walks in and Hornswoggle hugs his leg! He dismisses Regal and Coach and he explains why he made the match between Hornswoggle and Khali. He wants to see the train wreck, saying that it is a huge marquee match. Mr. McMahon says that he made the match because Hornswoggle is a McMahon. As a McMahon, you always overcome. He says that McMahon rose to the occasion and beat Ted Turner and the Government. He says that he may have to beat the Government again – HA HA! He says that there was a time in Pakistan but that is another subject. Overall, he psyches up Hornswoggle.
We get a tale of the tape between Hornswoggle and The Great Khali. Everything swings in Khali’s favor. WE GET A SHANE SIGHTING! Shane O’Mac is in the house tonight! He has the honor of introducing Mr. McMahon. Out comes Mr. McMahon and Shane introduces his little brother. Hornswoggle is fired up tonight. Out comes the Great Khali as the fans start a Y2J chant.
Hornswoggle v. The Great Khali (w/Runjin Singh)
Paul’s Prediction: The Great Khali
Oh how the mighty have fallen. Khali is a former Heavyweight Champion and he is doing comedy relief tonight at Survivor Series. Shane and Vince stand up to Khali, then leave Hornswoggle to himself. Runjin has a microphone and he reminds that this is a WWE sanctioned match. The referee explains the match and Runjin says that he is a giant compared to Hornswoggle. The crowd chants for Shaq, which is a nice touch. The bell rings as the Mr. McMahon points fingers at Shaq. He gets a microphone and says that he doesn’t care what the fans want. Hornswoggle throws the hat at Khali and he tells him to bring it. Runjin is at the ropes and Hornswoggle attacks him! He nails some kicks to Khali and they have no effect. He scares Hornswoggle out of the ring and he runs up the stiars. Runjin is back up and he gets the GREEN MIST! Lou Thez Press on Runjin as Khali stands out of the ring. Hornswoggle runs underneath the ring. Hornswoggle has the Shailiegh! Khali is back in the ring as Hornswoggle looks to nail Khali with it, but Khali grabs it out of his hands and tosses it out of the ring. He decks Hornswoggle as Shane stands up in protest! Vince has him sit back down. It looks like the Vise Grip is going to be applied. Finlay comes in with a Shaileigh! Ring the bell it’s over.
Winner: The Great Khali via DQ
Paul Marshall: 3-2
Match Rating: ***** for entertainment; NR for the match
Post match, Finlay attacks Khali and he brings Runjin into the ring. Finlay takes down the giant and he saves Hornswoggle! Vince looks on in disgust. The McMahons leave ringside as a replay of the finish is shown. In the ring, Khali and Runjin recooperate.
Some more celebrities are here tonight. It is time to get serious as the WWE Championship is about to be decided.
WWE Championship: Champion Randy Orton v. Shawn Michaels
If Shawn Michaels uses the Superkick, he loses the match and can never receive another title shot while Randy Orton is the champion. If Randy Orton gets himself disqualified, he loses the WWE Championship.
Paul’s Prediction: Randy Orton
HBK and Orton jockey for position. HBK has a neck vice on Orton. He takes Orton to the match and Orton almost gets pinned. Orton tries to fight out of it, but HBK continues the hold and his face is already turning purple! No matter how hard Orton tries, HBK continues to stop him. This is a very nice start to the match. Orton tries to slam HBK to the canvas, but he will not let go! Orton gets out and he nails many rights, heeding the referee count. He slaps HBK around and he fakes a kick before taking Orton down. HBK continues to work on the neck in a bodyscissors/chinlock combo. HBK nails several knee strikes to Orton’s head. Orton tries to heft HBK up, but HBK has it cinched in! Another try and a throw attempt doesn’t work again! Orton leaves the ring to recover, but HBK isn’t having any of it! He fakes a plancha and nails the ASAI MOONSAULT! Both men are back in the ring. Crossbody by HBK, but Orton rolls through for two! Orton nails an European Uppercut, taking HBK down. Another one connects and he whips HBK to the ropes. On the rebound, HBK grabs Orton’s foot and applies the SHARPSHOOTER! Shades of Montreal is in play! Orton is in huge trouble. He pulls himself to the ropes to utilize a break. Orton rolls to the apron and he nails a gouge to the eye! He drops HBK’s neck across the rope to buy himself some time.
Orton is on the attack. SPIKE DDT on HBK for TWO! Orton applies the Crossface Chickenwing on HBK as it seems that HBK is out of it. HBK tries to get up and he is successful. The two trade chops and punches until HBK gains the momentum. HBK nails the flying forearm and he KIPS UP! He nails the atomic drop and a couple punches. Another atomic drop is countered to a standing dropkick by Orton for two! Orton whips HBK to the ropes and looks for another dropkick, but all he gets is AIR! HBK with a rollup for two! HBK nails a couple scoop slams and he heads to the High Risk District and drops the ELBOW! He looks at the fans thinking about Sweet Chin Music. He tunes up the band as the referee reminds him of the consequences. He FAKES IT and gets an inside cradle for two! HBK tries for the La Magistral but Orton uses his weight and gets a pin of his own for two! HBK takes Orton down in the CRIPPLER CROSSFACE! Orton looks like he will tap out but he gets a foot on the ropes! Orton is bleeding from the mouth right now. Crossface try again by HBK, but Orton nails a clothesline for two!
HBK is back up and Orton blocks a punch with an inverted backbreaker! He looks to do the RKO, but he decides otherwise. He now looks for the Concussion Kick! He goes it and HBK GETS AN ANKLELOCK LOCKED ON! Orton gets close to the ropes, but HBK pulls him to the center and HE GRAPEVINES THE HOLD! I gotta hand it to Shawn. He learned from his feud with Kurt Angle. Orton is in big trouble right here. Orton turns over to alleviate the pressure and he kicks his way out of the Anklelock. Orton is back up and HBK follows suit. Orton goes with a leg up, but HBK counters into another submission, but Orton pushes him into the turnbuckle post! RKâ€â€NO!! SUPERâ€â€FAKE! RKO CONNECTS! Randy retains the Championship! WOW!
Winner: Randy Orton
Paul Marshall: 4-2
Match Rating: ****
After the match, Randy Orton drags Shawn Michaels to the turnbuckle and he forces him to say that he is the best. Orton picks up the title and HBK LEVELS HIM WITH SWEET CHIN MUSIC WITH AUTHORITY!! Randy Orton is knocked out cold as HBK rolls out of the ring. He leaves the arena as Orton tries to get up. Lillian reminds us that Randy Orton is still the WWE Champion.
It is now time for Hell in a Cell, but the SAVE_US promo interrupts. In less than 24 hours, he is coming. I’ll be there when it happens. The Cell is being lowered as Batista makes his way to the ring.
World Heavyweight Championship: Champion Batista v. The Undertaker
Paul’s Prediction: The Undertaker
The bell rings and the two bulls go at it in the center of the ring. Batista whips Taker to the ropes and Batista nails a shoulder block. Back up, Batista runs the ropes and Taker looks for an armdrag, but Batista unleashes the clothesline! Taker is back up and the two men continue to nail punches at each other. Early in the match, Undertaker GOOZLES Batista! Batista battles out of it, but he runs into a hard clothesline for two! Taker drops an elbow on Batista as he goes to work on him in the corner. He nails some vicious strikes as Undertaker whips him to the other corner. SNAKE EYES CONNECTS! That’s followed with the Big Boot for two! Taker rolls out of the ring and pulls a chair out from underneath the ring. Batista SPEARS Taker to HELL! Batista has the chair and he rushes at Taker. TAKER KICKS THE CHAIR IN HIS FACE! That gets two! Taker tries a Triangle Choke, but Batista rolls out of the ring. Taker is on the attack outside as he bashes Batista’s head on the stairs. He nails some UFC like punches to the face. Taker GRATES Batista’s face against the Cell! Undertaker drops the leg across Batista’s throat!
Taker pulls the chair out of the ring and he drives the chair TO THE THROAT as Batista is coughing up blood! Taker nails the throat again with the chair! He rolls Batista in the ring for two! Taker covers again for two! He focuses on the shoulder and he goes OLD SCHOOL, but Batista catches Taker and nails a SPINEBUSTER! He covers for two as both men get back up! Both men trade punches again. Batista with the momentum and he takes Taker down for two! Batista nails some thrusts to Taker’s stomach! POWERSLAM by Batista for two! Batista throws Undertaker out of the ring and he bashes Taker’s head against the steps. He whips Taker to the cell wall! Taker bounces off and Batista EXPLODES with a clothesline! Batista goes to whip Taker, but he reverses and sends Batista TO THE STEPS HARD! Taker works on Batista outside the ring. Undertaker USES BATISTA AS A LAWN DART and sends him to the cell wall! Steel chair shot by Taker and Batista is BUSTED OPEN BAD! Taker covers for two!
Taker goes for Old School again, but Batista blocks it! Batista climbs the turnbuckle and he nails the Superplex! Batista covers as Undertaker locks in the Triangle Choke! Batista gets to the ropes and the referee calls for a break, which is questioned by JBL. Undertaker launches himself through the second rope, taking Batista down. Batista is covered in crimson as Taker leaves Batista at the corner of the cell. Taker with the steps and Batista BLOCKS! He bashes Taker off the ring post and it appears that Taker’s hand is hurt. Batista has the steps and he BASHES UNDERTAKER REPEATEDLY WITH THEM! Undertaker is bleeding hardway! Back inside the ring and Batista mounts the ropes for a series of punches. Batista goes for a bite, but Taker NAILS THE LAST RIDE! Taker with a delayed cover gets a two count! Taker looks for the Chokeslam and HE GETS IT! He falls for a cover and BATISTA KICKS OUT!
Taker looks for the Tombstone, but Batista counters with a Spinebuster for TWO! Batista plants Taker with a standing Spinebuster and he leaves the ring. He looks for a weapon and pulls out a table! He sets the table up and Undertaker is coming back. BATISTA BOMB THROUGH THE TABLE!! He pulls Taker off the table and covers for TWO! Batista is frustrated as he gets the steel steps inside the ring. He looks for the Batista Bomb again, but Taker counters with a back drop onto the steel! Batista gets a hand on the rope at two. Taker nails the TOMBSTONE! He covers and BATISTA KICKS OUT OF THE TOMBSTONE! He looks for another Tombstone ON THE STEEL STEPS! This match is over! He covers and the referee is pulled out! EDGE IS HERE! He was a cameraman! CAMERA TO THE SKULL! Undertaker is struggling back up. Edge places Taker’s head on the steps. CON-CHAIR-TO! Undertaker is out as Edge throws Batista on top of Undertaker and the referee counts the three!
Winner: Batista
Paul Marshall: 4-3
Match Rating: ***1/2
After the match, Edge looks like he has accomplished something. Undertaker rises back up, but Edge nails a finishing blow to Undertaker’s skull! Edge celebrates as we are finished!
Show Over. See you Monday Night for WWE RAW Live Coverage, here on Pulse Wrestling.
The Inside Pulse
Albeit a slight disappointment, especially during in the main event, Survivor Series did deliver a good Elimination Match, a nice ECW Title bout, and WWE Championship bout. As far for a recommendation, I’d suggest waiting for the DVD to come out, unless you just can’t wait. For the extensive recap you get from me, I feel it was mildly worth the $40, but just barely. The crap was kept to a minimum and the wrestling was acceptable.
