Customer Ratings & Reviews

Well, I just recently purchased this particular DVD. I was a little skeptical about buying it again. @ first, several months ago, I purchased it, but I traded it back because I didn't like the commentary in the Royal Rumble (I know that should be an issue). So, @ this particular time, I've purchased this DVD again. With this review, lets see if a couple of months of time have been kind to this event. Here's my review: Shawn Michaels vs. Edge (During the initial buildup to this match, I thought this was going to be a classic. After viewing this match, I was somewhat disappointed, but that's *not* a knock on this match @ all. The slow portion in the middle of the match kind of deducts points away from the rating, but the rest of the match was pretty solid.)*** Undertaker vs. Heidenreich, Casket Match (I wasn't thrilled with this storyline, but I've been a fan of the Undertaker for years. Not a horrible match, but what you see is what you get. And anyone who's been watching the Undertaker during his career should know the outcome.)*1/2 Kurt Angle vs. JBL vs. The Big Show, WWE Title (Wow. Surprisingly, this match was *too short*. It seems they were getting into the groove around the time when Big Show clotheslined JBL through the ringside barricade. Everyone, including JBL and Big Show, had their working boots on, and the result was a pretty good match.)***1/2 HHH vs. Randy Orton, World Heavyweight Title (Man, did this match just lumber around with no flow. Everyone kind of knew that HHH was going to win this one, with Orton's original push flopping badly. They could've turned it up on this one, but it turned out to be merely average this time around.)** The 2005 Royal Rumble match (Wow, if there was ever a match that I shortchanged, this was it. This was an excellent Rumble match, with great performances from the WWE superstars. After listening to JR and Tazz's commentary, who by the way make a fine play by play duo, it wasn't all that bad like I previously thought. There were some fine moments in this Rumble, such as the Benoit/Eddie moments, Holly, Benoit, and Eddie showing Puder what paying dues is all about, Batista's domination, Paul London's bump of the night, etc.)**** Overall, what can I say? I did shortchange this event @ first, but after viewing it a little more objectively than I did other events, it's a pretty good show. You have a solid Michaels/Edge match, a pretty good Angle/JBL/Big Show match, and an excellent Royal Rumble match. Recommended.