WWE Survivor Series Coverage

(1 vote, average 5.00 out of 5)

Written by Shane Howard

Sunday, 22 November 2009 18:09

November means certain things: Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Survivor Series. Most recently, the Survivor Series pay-per-view has drawn the ire of many WWE fans because they haven't been as enjoyable as previous versions.

Can the WWE knock one out of the park tonight, especially after a solid turn out by TNA last week at Turning Point?

We've seen many gripe about the lack of build up for some of the matches on the card. Does the WWE feel that the talent involved will make up for the lack of build? I'm sure we all hope that happens.

The card is as follow:

Team Mickie (Eve Torres, Kelly Kelly, Melina, Gail Kim, Mickie James) vs. Team McCool (Alicia Fox, Layla, Beth Phoenix, Jillian Hall, Michelle McCool)
Team Morrison (Matt Hardy, Evan Bourne, Shelton Benjamin, Finlay, John Morrison) vs. Team Miz (Jack Swagger, Sheamus, Drew McIntyre, Dolph Ziggler, The Miz)
Rey Mysterio vs. Batista
Team Orton (CM Punk, Ted DiBiase Jr., Cody Rhodes, William Regal, Randy Orton) vs. Team Kofi (MVP, Mark Henry, R-Truth, Christian, Kofi Kingston)
Big Show vs. The Undertaker vs. Chris Jericho (World Heavyweight Championship match)
Triple H vs. John Cena vs. Shawn Michaels (WWE Championship match)

Now, on with the show, ladies and gentlemen. Keep refreshing to be updated.

The first match of the night is Team Morrison vs. Team Miz.

Bourne and Swagger start the match off. Bourne uses his speed early on and tries a quick pin. Ziggler is tagged in. Reverse snapmare to Bourne.
Six consecutive elbow drops by Ziggler to a fallen Bourne. Swagger is tagged back in and has Bourne in a rest hold.
Boune takes Swagger down with double knees to the shoulder but Ziggler was tagged in.
Bourne and Matt Hardy were able to hit a dual elbows on Ziggler. Side Effect followed by Shooting Star Press and Ziggles is gone.
McIntyre comes in and hits his double-underhook DDT to take out Bourne.
Finlay wails away on McIntyre before Sheamus can get in.
We get an Irish showdown between Finlay and Sheamus. A sick kick by Sheamus and Finlay is eliminated.
Matt Hardy is now in with Sheamus.
Miz gets a tag in. A neckbreaker to his knee by Miz to Hardy.
Chin locks by Miz to wear down Hardy. Hardy fights out and hits a side Russian leg sweep. Both men are down.
Swagger is in and he tries to wear down Matt with a chin lock.
Matt is able to get out and lock in a sleeper submission of his own.
Morrison comes in and hits some quick offense.
Dropkick to Swagger.
Swagger tosses Morrison into the corner and then goes for a power bomb. Morrison escapes and hits a springboard kick to Swags. McIntyre and Sheamus break up the pin attempt. A melee ensues and the ref is knocked out.
Morrison escapes the gutwrench powerbomb and hits Starship Pain. Swagger is gone.
Miz comes from behind and strikes Morrison.
Miz goes up top for double ax handle.
Blind tag to Shelton Benjamin who comes in and hits a beautiful series of moves including a Northern Lights suplex on Miz.
German suplex to Miz.
Sheamus is able to come in and stop Benjamin. Skull Crushing Finale ends it for Shelton.
Matt Hardy comes in and tries to get some quick offense but Miz gets McIntyre in. Drop toe hold to McIntyre sets up Matt to hit a leg drop from the middle rope.
Moonsault by Matt misses and McIntyre hits his double-underhook DDT to eliminate Matt.
Morrison is in and pounds on McIntyre until the ref stops it. McIntyre gets the chance to turn the tables. Sheamus comes in and continues the beatdown. Miz gets in on the action.
He trash talks Morrison, who is the sole member of his team.
Heel kick from Miz to Morrison and Sheamus is tagged in.
Morrison fights off the three men but the number game is too much.
Sheamus counters the springboard kick and kicks Morrison on the knees.
Running Razor's Edge by Sheamus and Team Miz wins.

Winner: Team Miz (survivors: McIntyre, Sheamus, and The Miz)

Backstage, Team Kofi is getting prepared. Christian tells the team that he is glad to be here although he is different. We hint at the whole team being black except Christian. Christian finally says that it's because he's the only one from ECW. We then get a little rapping from Christian where he says that his whole team is black while he is white. He then tries to get the guys to say R-Truth's "What's up?" but no one bites. Eventually they crack up.

Recap the Batista and Rey Mysterio feud as that match is next.

Match #2: Rey Mysterio vs. Batista

Mysterio is first out.
Batista is next out and Mysterio is outside the ring when 'tista hits the ring.
Bell rings and Mysterio begins working on Batista's legs.
Early attempt at 619 but Batista goes outside.
Batista gets Mysterio down and to the outside. Rolls him back in but Mysterio hits a few kicks to Batista's head while on his back.
Mysterio kicks Batista into the ropes, another 619 attempt. Batista grabs his legs. Batista Bomb attempt and Mysterio escapes.
The men battle on the outside. Batista finally throws Mysterio inside the ring. Batista is kicked in the face when attempting to get into the ring. 619 to the back of Batista. Another 619 to the midsection of Batista.
Mysterio channels Eddie Guerrero and attempts a Frog Splash but Batista gets his knees up.
Spear by Batista followed by a spine buster.
Batisa Bomb but Batista doesn't cover.
A second Batista Bomb. The crowd chants "One more time." I love that!
Batista Bomb number three and the crowd loves it.
The ref calls the match. Batista is the winner due to Rey unable to continue.

Winner: Batista due to ref stoppage

After the match, refs come in to check on Rey. Batista gets a chair and the refs scatter. The crowd is entirely behind Batista. He drops the chair. Spine buster to the chair. "One more time!" Batista walks up to the ramp and the officials check on a beaten Mysterio. They have a stretcher in the ring. Is it the same size stretcher used for Hornswoggle is what I want to know? Mysterio is placed on the stretcher and helped out of the ring. Applause from the crowd, though not as loud as those cheering for hometown favorite, Batisa.

Backstage, Randy Orton is addressing his squad. He expected to be standing next to the ECW Champion, next to the two guys he handpicked to be the next stars, next to the World Heavyweight Champion. Punk gets right into Orton's face and said the captain should lead by example. He shouldn't be getting embarassed by Kofi Kingston all over MSG. Orton says that everything can be erased with a win tonight.

Match #3: Team Orton vs. Team Kofi

Orton's squad is out first.
We recap to last week's brawl in MSG.
The rest of Team Kofi is coming out, R-Truth being last. Why not the captain? What's up? What's up? Apparently, R-Truth's stock in Vince's eyes as he is getting a push.
Punk is being held back by the ref as he wants to get his hands on Truth.
Truth asks the crowd the same question he asks every week. Where's Drew McIntyre to beat him down again?
Orton and Henry start things off.
Bear hug to Orton. A little distraction by the heels enable Legacy to break up the submission.
RKO out of nowhere and Henry is gone. Orton is serious tonight. Sole survivor again?
MVP is getting pummeled in the wrong side of town. Every member of Team Orton comes in and simultaneously take shots on him.
Truth and Punk in the ring. Shots by Truth to Punk.
Punk shoots Truth into the corner, he flips over Punk, cartwheels, does the split, punches DiBiase, but walks into the GTS.
Punk eliminates Truth.
Christian and Punk are now in the ring. Scoop slam by Punk before tagging in DiBiase.
Dream Street is converted into Kill Switch attempt but DiBiase turns that into a slingshot.
Christian avoids DiBiase, gets him down and secures a pin.
Regal is in and Christian takes some shots before getting in Kofi who brings his "controlled frenzy."
Exploder Bomb by Regal to Kofi but MVP had hit a blind tag.
Drive-by kick to Regal and MVP gets the pinfall.
Cody tries to surprise MVP but MVP kicks out of the pin attempt after a cross body.
Christian gets in after Rhodes escapes getting worked on in the face corner.
Christian gets Rhodes down for a pin, Rhodes kicks out and hits a quick clothesline.
Orton comes in for a quick minute to work on Christian before Rhodes comes back in.
MVP comes in, after a few shots, he hits a bulldog. Ballin' elbow drop.
Playmaker attempt by MVP but Orton causes a distraction and Cross Rhodes spells MVP's fate.
Kofi tries a quick roll up but Cody escapes.
Kofi gets Cody in the corner and delivers a few shots before getting the tag to his sole partner (like that? LOL) Christian.
Cody hits a boot on Christian. He attempts a leap frog but Christian is able to get him in the Kill Switch and Cody is gone.
Orton is in and knocks Christian down face first. Orton gets a cheap shot on Kofi but that allows Christian to get back into the match.
Punk distracts Christian and Orton attempts RKO. Christian evades. Killswitch but Punk breaks up the pin.
Christian charges at Orton is in now in the corner. Orton moves, Christian tastes ring post, RKO, Christian is gone.
Orton tags in Punk and we have a match up of former tag partners.
The men have each other's number. GTS is countered by Kofi and Punk ducks the Trouble in Paradise.
Dropkick by Kofi leads to SOS on Punk.
Pin attempt but Punk kicks out.
Corner splash by Kofi is avoided by Punk and the momentum shifts.
Leg lock on Kofi's neck by Punk but Kofi kicks out by kicking Punk in head.
Powerslam by Punk and a body scissors afterwards.
A splash by Kofi lands on Punk's knees. A Falcon Arrow by Punk to Kofi.
Kofi kicks out.
Punk goes for his high knee in the corner and wants to follow with a bulldog but Kofi counters into belly-to-back.
Superplex attempt by Punk is blocked by Kofi.
Big cross body by Kofi doesn't keep Punk down.
Orton distracts Kofi and Punk tries a roll up but Kofi rolls through and pins Punk.
Orton tries to sneak in but Kofi hits Trouble in Paradise immediately and Kofi Kingston wins!

Winner: Kofi Kingston (sole survivor)

Awesome job there putting over the youngster Orton.

Recap of the World Heavyweight Championship issues.

Match #4: Chris Jericho vs. Big Show vs. The Undertaker© World Heavyweight Championship match

Jericho is out first, followed by Show, then the crowd chants for 'Taker. The dong sounds.
I am well rested now, Undertaker is finally in the ring.
We get the formal introductions by Tony Chimel.
The bell sounds and it looks to be a 2-on-1 attack from the onset by the tag champs.
Jericho is holding UT in the corner to allow Show to headbutt him.
Jericho has his boot on Taker's throat while Show has his hand around the throat.
Clothesline by Show to Undertaker.
Outside the ring, Taker throws Jericho into the barricade and gives him a shot to the jaw.
Undertaker is sent over the barricade.
Big Show hits a KO punch.
Show punches UT in the gut and Jericho hits UT in the head with a microphone.
A fan tells Jericho to go back to Toronto prompting Jericho to say, "I'm from Winnipeg you idiot!" LMAO!!!
They get Undertaker back in the ring and the double team continues.
The Dead man finds an opening after Jericho goes flying into the ring posts. Big Show eats a clothesline from the Phenom.
Big Show goes into the ring post and steps.
Inside the ring, UT was about to take Jericho to "old school" but Jericho is able to knock Taker down unto the ropes. Superplex by Jericho.
Two count.
Jericho is going for the Walls of Jericho and after a few moments he locks it in.
UT is crawling to the ropes but Jericho drags him back to the center.
Big Show is back in the ring and choke slams Jericho.
Show goes after UT but he DDTs the challenger.
Jericho tries to cover both men simultaneously but they both kick out.
Boo/Yeah exchange between the tall men.
Undertaker runs into Show's hand and it looks like a choke slam attempt. UT slaps his hand around Show's throat. Jericho comes in with the title and Taker moves causing Jericho to take out Show.
Taker knocks Jericho down but can't pin him for the 3.
Taker takes Jericho up for a power bomb but Jericho uses the belt to hit Taker in the head.
Jericho makes the pin after a few seconds but Taker kicks out.
Jericho teases the Tombstone but UT reverses it.
KO punch by Show to Taker.
Big Show goes for the pin attempt, Jericho breaks it up. Jericho goes for the pin, Show breaks it up.
Code Breaker attempt by Jericho to Show is blocked by Show. KO shot to Jericho.
Big Show is ready for a choke slam to UT but Taker drops to the mat and locks in Hell's Gate.

Winner: Undertaker via submission

Match #5: Team McCool vs. Team Mickie

Team McCool is out first, as a unit.
Team Mickie, together comes out.
Kelly and Layla go at it, Kelly getting quick clotheslines to down Layla.
Layla tries to kick KK but Kelly avoids it and hits her newest finisher on Layla. Layla is gone.
McCool comes in and then Gail Kim comes in.
Dropkick by Kim to McCool.
Kim tries a hurricanrana but McCool holds on to her and hits Faith Breaker. Kim is gone.
Eve is in. McCool gets Jillian in there.
The announcers talk about Jillian's album sales in Europe while Jillian kicks Eve.
Eve is able to get to her feet, get to the top rope and hit a sunset flip to eliminate Jillian.
Beth comes in and quickly eliminates Eve.
The Glamazon does the Glam Slam to Kelly Kelly as well. She's gone.
Mickie James and Beth in there. Mickie is ready for Beth. A few quick shots to Beth by Mickie.
Crucifix by James eliminates Beth. Beth doesn't leave immediately and hits Mickie with a forearm.
Alicia Fox comes in and tries for a pin. Mickie kicks out. Northern Lights by Alicia but Mickie holds on and locks in a front chancery.
Fox slams Mickie into the corner and goes up top but Mickie kicks her away.
Splash on Fox and she's gone.
McCool is all alone. She comes in and stomps and kicks on Mickie.
Rear chin lock by McCool on Mickie.
Mickie is trying to get the tag to Melina but McCool knocks her down and then knocks Melina down.
Melina is able to get tagged in and she hits two spears on McCool before pounding away on her.
Melina sends McCool into the corner and hits double knee drop to her back.
McCool uses Melina's hair to slam her to the mat.
McCool goes to pick her up but Melina is able to execute the Last Call.

Winner: Team Mickie (survivors: Mickie and Melina)

Backstage, Grisham is with Batista. Batista asks Grish if Rey was embarassed tonight, because he was embarassed for Rey.

Main Event: Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels vs. John Cena© (WWE Championship match)

DX comes out together. Interesting.
John Cena, in orange, comes out and then we get the formal intros.
The bell sounds and HBK hits HHH with the Sweet Chin Music. Trips falls out of the ring.
HBK and Cena now go at it in the ring.
HBK hits Cena with a chop in the middle of the ring and one in the corner.
Cena is able to come back and hit a couple suplexes but HBK isn't staying down to be pinned.
HBK is caught up on the top rope. Cena kicks his belly and HBK ends up on Cena's shoulder. Attitude Adjustment attempt is countered into DDT.
"Cena SUCKS!" chant.
Chop blocks by HBK. Figure-four leg lock by HBK. HHH is still outside selling the Superkick.
Cena rolls over and Shawn breaks the hold.
Boo/Yeah with HBK chopping and Cena punching. Cena goes for shoulder block and HBK evades. Cena goes to the outside. HBK leaps and takes out Cena. HBK then goes and starts redecorating the announce table.
Cena is able to get HBK up for the AA but HHH comes in and saves Shawn. NOPE! Spine buster from the Game to HBK through the table.
In the ring, HHH hits a neckbreaker on Cena. Cena kicks out of the pin attempt.
Cena is able to kick HHH in the gut and turn the tables but after bounding off the ropes, HHH looks to lock in the Pedigree. Cena powers out.
Cena slingshots Trips into the corner but Cena can't capitalize. Lariat by Triple H to Cena.
Back on their feet, Trips and Cena exchange punches until Trips gets his knee up into Cena's midsection.
Superman isn't stopped for long as he hits two shoulder blocks before a belly-to-back suplex. "You Can't See Me" means 5 Knuckle Shuffle.
Cena is looking to hit the Attitude Adjustment but Shawn is back in and throws Cena, shoulder first, into the corner.
DX members stare at each other in the ring.
Cena is sent outside by Hunter and HBK hits a couple inverted atomic drops to HHH. HHH is able to get a high knee on Shawn though. Facebuster follows.
Flying forearm by Shawn but after kip up, HHH hits the spine buster.
Pedigree is countered into backdrop by Shawn.
Shawn goes to the top rope, Cena crotches him, then Cena goes to another top rope. Cena wants to hit his leg drop but HHH moves and Cena eats an elbow drop.
Hunter sends Shawn to the outside.
Cena puts Hunter in STF.
Shawn is able to put Cena into the cross face. Cena is able to get to his feet with Shawn on his back. Shawn is then put in the STF.
Michaels gets to ropes.
SCM to Cena and then SCM to Trips by HBK. Trips falls on Cena but the ref isn't looking. Finally, the ref turns but Cena kicks out.
AA to HHH by Cena and Cena and HBK tries to pin Trips but he kicks out at two.
Michaels tries to hit a superkick on Cena but he blocks it. Everyone tries to hit their finisher in the go home sequence.
Superkick to HHH, AA to Shawn on top of HHH, and Cena pins Hunter for the 3.

Winner: John Cena (retains championship)

After the match, Cena says "Never give up." He holds up the title atop the ramp, HHH and HBK are still lying in the ring.

Overall

As I stated in the opener, this PPV had many talking about the build up, especially of the WWE title match. The match itself was a good match. Those three in the ring together would, of course, deliver. The event was a good showing. There really wasn't a horrible match. Of course, the weakest would be the Divas match but that was a good outing. I was actually disappointed in the Batista/Rey match. It wasn't long and as personal as the match was supposed to be, I just didn't get all that into it. Rey did show some hesitation at points. I did love the crowd loving the destruction to Mysterio.

Miz, Sheamus, and McIntyre look to have a bright future with their win.

Kofi Kingston delivers yet again. Randy Orton, I applaud you for doing your part in this feud.

Undertaker will now undoubtedly be challenged by Jericho who will claim to not have been pinned.

What happens now with Cena and his next challenger?

What about the members of DX?

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