- The Undertaker/Shawn Michaels Promo: What a way to start the show. The story was that Shawn is exuding confidence, and is really getting under Taker's skin by accusing him of being afraid. They ended up making this match a No-DQ, No-Countout Match. As if it needed anything. Undertaker's look of rage to end this segment was great. I have to say I wasn't initially in favour of them redoing this match, but now it's the match I'm most looking forward to. Can't wait.
- The Divas Match: Eve is getting a title feud against Maryse. Well-deserved. She's very decent in the ring. On a side note: Kelly Kelly!
- The Guest Host: Somewhat disappointing. I was expecting more from the Mindfreak.
- The Tag Team Non-Match: I was just about to message a friend who was watching for the first time to keep an eye out for Morrison's amazing moves, and the match was over before it started. I liked that the faces went after the heels and got the DQ. Not done very often. Nice. Also loved Miz's promo before this.
- The Handicap Match: A very solid and nicely worked match, the best of the night. All three guys were very good here, with Rhodes and Dibiase getting the win. The crowd is starting to get behind Orton as a face, although some of his mannerisms are still very heelish. I don't see it as a problem. The role of the babyface with an edge would suit his personality. So will this match be a handicap or a triple threat at Wrestlemania? There are some who think Kofi Kingston might partner Orton, while others think the Triple H-Orton match next week is a way of setting up a 2-on-3 match at Mania (Triple H/Orton vs. Rhodes/Dibiase/Sheamus) Until next week we're just guessing.
- The Triple H/Sheamus Promo and Brawl Into the Crowd: Its still painful to see Sheamus getting a high-profile singles match at Mania. However, Triple H was great in this segment, almost making you want to see the match. It was a pleasant surprise when he brought up his loss to the Ultimate Warrior, and losing to Batista and Cena at Mania. When did we last see Triple H embracing his failures? Maybe we were all wrong about him....of course, the promo soon degenerated into a brawl that spilled over into the crowd before Sheamus made his escape.
- The MITB Qualifying Match: I'm thrilled that Evan Bourne is in MITB. Imagine what the guy can do with a few ladders. Although I wish his match with William Regal could have been longer. They could have put on a gem. But on Raw it only got 3 minutes. Anyway, at least Bourne's in. (Where does this leave Drew and Kofi?)
- The Main Event: I'm not talking about Shawn Michaels here. So with a match like Vince McMahon vs. John Cena, it was obvious that it would not be exactly as advertised. But while I was expecting a simple Batista beatdown, WWE got creative and had Vince change the stipulation to a Gauntlet Match at the last moment. So we had Vladimir Kozlov, Drew McIntyre, Jack Swagger and Mark Henry all try to finish Cena off for Vince before Batista came out the end and finished the job. It was an entertaining match, and served the purpose of gathering heat for Vince and Batista. I love heel Batista. Its a very natural role for him.
Highlights of the Night:
Best Performers: (1) Randy Orton (2) Ted Dibiase (3) Triple H
Best Match: Legacy vs. Randy Orton
Best Promo: Triple H
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