Archive for June, 2015
What a night it was at WWE Elimination Chamber 2015. This week's WWE Superstar Power Rankings have seen a few changes, while others retain their spots.
One of the biggest surprises of the night, if not the biggest, was NXT Champion Kevin Owens defeating United States champion John Cena. Not only did Owens win, he won without cheating, without any nonsense and without any interference. He simply beat John Cena. Unfortunately for Owens, he is not officially listed on the main WWE roster and is therefore ineligible for these rankings.
However, he has a rematch with John Cena slated for Money in the ...
WWE Elimination Chamber 2015 Results: Biggest Winners and Losers from PPV
On June - 1 - 2015
A clean victory over the biggest star in professional wrestling and a Match of the Year candidate was not a shabby way to kick off one's main roster career, and for that reason, no other Superstar on the roster emerged from Elimination Chamber a bigger winner than current NXT champion Kevin Owens.
The feel of a big match swept over the arena as Owens came face-to-face with John Cena Sunday night. There was an air of excitement and anticipation as the enemies clashed for nearly 21 minutes, with commentators Michael Cole, JBL and Jerry "the King" Lawler setting aside the bickering ...
WWE Elimination Chamber 2015: Biggest Talking Points Following Major Event
On June - 1 - 2015
WWE's Elimination Chamber pay-per-view was a night full of surprises.There were twists and shocks in several of the high-profile matches, and although a couple of the bouts suffered in terms of fluidity, it was a generally successful show.Some unexpected results left fans with plenty to talk about following the event, with some compelling storylines either set up or developed at Elimination Chamber.The following is a look at the biggest talking points for fans heading out of Elimination Chamber.Begin Slideshow
WWE Elimination Chamber 2015: Full Grades for Each Superstar at PPV
On June - 1 - 2015
WWE Elimination Chamber saw a number of WWE Superstars score high marks. Then, there were those who might need to stay after class.
Two Elimination Chamber matches for WWE gold, a Divas title Triple Threat match and a grudge match for the biggest prize—the WWE World Heavyweight Championship—had given this pay-per-view plenty of buzz in the two-week buildup to Sunday's event.
We saw some familiar faces return to the WWE, an NXT rivalry renewed and, for good measure, we were also treated to the front-runner for Match of the Year.
So who went to the head of the class at WWE Elimination Chamber, and ...
Tag Team Elimination Chamber a Successful Showcase of Division
On June - 1 - 2015
WWE's tag team division comes and goes, and right now it's in a mini boom period.
The first-ever tag team Elimination Chamber match was an effective showcase of every tag team in WWE. Each was made to look strong at some point either through pinfalls or spectacular spots.
Based on the performances of every tag team, WWE has reason to establish contenders and future matches between the Elimination Chamber participants.
The division is now wide open. The Ascension, who were previously doormats, impressed with multiple eliminations, while Kidd and Cesaro—the consummate No. 1 contenders—finished in third place.
Despite having six participants in the Elimination ...