WWE - Summerslam 2015 Review

WWE Summerslam 2015 Review

Randy Orton vs Sheamus (**1/4)

This was a fine opening match that didn't go too long felt like it was just right. It was a solid opening contest and it delivered if you ask me. There were a couple of dope spots like the slingshot-RKO and Orton dumping Sheamus to the outside, but ultimately Mr. Money In The Bank walked away with the win.

The Prime Time Players vs The New Day vs The Lucha Dragons Los Matadores - WWE Tag Team Championships (***)

This match was absolutely nuts. It started off fairly normal, but towards the end, it descended into anarchy. There was crazy spot after crazy spot after crazy spot and I struggled to keep up with everything that was going on. Xavier Woods was amazing as usual and I couldn't be happier that the New Day won.

Rusev vs Dolph Ziggler (**1/4)

This match was similar to the opener. A solid lower card match. It didn't need to be amazing, but it was just the right balance of average and good to make it a decent match. There were some good spots in the match, but in the end, Ziggler managed to walk away with the win.

Stephen Amell and Neville vs Stardust and King Barrett (**1/4)

I'll preface this by saying that I was pleasantly surprised with just how good Amell was in the ring. He handled himself just fine and even though there were obviously a couple of mistakes, he mostly got things just about right. I had a feeling that the Arrows were gonna win and they did. This was a pretty gimmicky match but a fun one regardless.

Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper vs Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns (***)

This was on ok match. It went a couple of minutes too long in my opinion but I still enjoyed it. I honestly expected Ambrose to turn here but I'm really glad he didn't.

Ryback vs The Miz vs Big Show - WWE Intercontinental Championship (***)

I enjoyed this match a good deal. I've been loving Ryback's run since the start of the years and it was good to see him retain his title. The Miz didn't really do much offense wise other than a skull crushing finale. Ultimately Ryback managed to score the pin after throwing Big Show out of the ring and pinning Miz.

Seth Rollins vs John Cena - WWE World Heavyweight and United States Championships (****)

I'd say this was the best match do the card if Cesaro-Owens didn't happen. It was a really, really fun match and Rollins in white was a nice change. The only problem I had was Jon Stewart interfering and causing a major title change in a division supposed to be taken seriously. It was a good match other than that and one I was able to get into.

Team Bella vs Team PCB vs Team BAD (**)

I thought this was the weakest show on the card which is a shame since I'm a big fan of almost everyone involved, but this match just dragged. 

It went 10 minutes longer than it should have and I just started to lose interest. Sasha and every one for that matter deserve better treatment. The match at this show should have been Sasha/Paige/Becky/Charlotte or whoever vs Nikki. Having tag matches every show isn't gonna do anything for the division.

Cesaro vs Kevin Owens (****)

Hot damn, was this a good match. Both men are ridiculously popular and both got pops from the crowd throughout. This match was paced well and just a lot of fun to watch. I especially loved the apron spinning tope thing from Cesaro. The best match this show had to offer, I recommended checking it out.

The Undertaker vs Brock Lesnar

Considering that Undertaker is 50, this match was pretty incredible. It wasn't anything ridiculously special but it wasn't anything ridiculous bad either. The match was worked pretty well for the most part up until the ending which confused the fuck out of me. No idea.

Overall:

This show was hit and miss. It was largely good, but some parts just confused me, but in the end, I did enjoy it, so therefore I can't be too hard on it.

Final rating:

7.5/10