Despite Edge showing up and winning the WWE Title, the plan at one point was to hold a triple threat match between Triple H, Vladimir Kozlov, and Jeff Hardy at the WWE Survivor Series pay-per-view, as advertised and determined on SmackDown. The reason Hardy was added to the match was because WWE officials were concerned that a singles match between Hunter and Kozlov would not be entertaining, which we all saw live, so Hardy was added to make the match better.

There was no serious consideration given to putting the WWE Title on Hardy and the buzz was that the company wanted to protect Kozlov, but not put the WWE Title on him either. It’s logical to assume that Hardy would have done the job had they went ahead with the match and not come up with the storyline with Edge entering the match and winning the WWE Title. Vince McMahon was said to be “noncommittal” regarding the finish of the match.

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Posted by Matt Loede at 8:22 PM | Permalink | Comments

The annual Survivor Series is in the books, and with it the WWE pulled somewhat of a curveball with the changing of not one major title - but two. The return of Edge was a surprise, and it was a good surprise at that. His coming back to the company after a couple months off right away makes SmackDown a MUCH better show, and gives guys like Triple H and Jeff Hardy an opponent to duke it out with.

Here is my take on the Good and the Bad from last night's PPV:

Good
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Edge is back - The "Rated R" Superstar comes back right at the right time, wins a major belt, which is good, and right away creates a feud with Triple H and Jeff Hardy. Edge is one of, if not the top heel in the industry along with Randy Orton, and it's great to have him back.

John Cena - You can almost say the exact same thing about Cena that you can say about Edge, except it being from a face standpoint. Cena is a star, no doubt, and now with him with the strap for the first time in awhile, it will be interesting to see the programs they put him in.

Orton-Batista - This is a major feud between two of the best in the business, and I think the heat between them makes for a very solid non-title program. I like the energy they both bring, and they both seem to have that desire to make each other better. This is by far the best feud that Batista has been in since his long Undertaker program that took him to the next level.


Bad:
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Taker vs Show a Dud - The casket match between the two I thought was a total flop. It was totally hookey with the fire on the ramp and the casket falling over and then the druids coming out with a second casket. Plus the ending was bad. Taker's feuds all seem to go the same way, and at times they just drag. This was a feud that has dragged long enough, and they need these two to move on.

Womens Survivor Series Match - I think there were enough wrestlers not on the show that could have made one more solid match, but instead we dragged it down with a womens match that seemed all over the place. Having Beth Phoenix, who is by far the best in the business right now, win is a very deserving honor, despite it being a tough match to watch.

HBK vs JBL Dragged - For an opening match, it just seemed like these 10 guys didn't have a lot to offer, and then having a cheap ending with a count out was not a good way to start the night. From here it looks as if we'll see HBK vs JBL in a program, Kane vs Khali (ugh) and Cryme Tyme vs Miz and Morrison (why not). Again though, didn't feel the energy or heat I thought this match would bring to the table, and it seemed to be pretty lacking.

Labels: 2008 survivor series, batista, edge, randy orton

Posted by Matt Loede at 12:46 PM | Permalink | Comments

Matt Loede and John Sefcik return for the Let's Talk Wrestling Survivor Series Post Match show. With two major title changes and some surprises along the way, click below to hear Matt and John chat about the event, the good and the bad, and what lies ahead for the WWE. It's the Let's Talk Wrestling Survivor Series Post Match show - check it out now!

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Posted by Matt Loede at 11:53 PM | Permalink | Comments

The annual Survivor Series is upon us, and here at Let’s Talk Wrestling it’s time again for the Let’s Talk Wrestling Survivor Series Pre Match Show. Check in with John Sefcik and Matt Loede as they talk about the card, the winners and losers, and what will go down in Boston Sunday evening. Click Below to check out the Let’s Talk Wrestling Survivor Series Pre Match Show.

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Posted by Matt Loede at 11:27 AM | Permalink | Comments

Below is the updated card for WWE’s Survivor Series pay-per-view this Sunday from Boston:

World Heavyweight Title Match
Chris Jericho vs. John Cena

WWE Title Match
Triple H vs. Vladimir Kozlov
(Jeff Hardy is added to the match if he wins on SmackDown)

Casket Match
The Undertaker vs. Big Show

Team HBK vs. Team JBL, Traditional Elimination Match
Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio, Cryme Tyme and The Great Khali vs. JBL, Kane, MVP, The Miz and John Morrison

Team Batista vs. Team Orton, Traditional Elimination Match
Batista, CM Punk, Kofi Kingston, Matt Hardy and R-Truth vs. Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Shelton Benjamin, William Regal and Mark Henry

RAW Divas vs. SmackDown Divas, Traditional Elimination Match
Beth Phoenix, Mickie James, Kelly Kelly, Candice Michelle and Jillian vs. Michelle McCool, Maria, Maryse, Victoria and Natalya

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Posted by Matt Loede at 5:51 PM | Permalink | Comments

Jim Ross is back with a weekend blog at jrsbarbq.com. The highlights:

The WWE sold out Glasgow, Scotland Friday night and Aberdeen, Scotland Saturday night has been sold out for several weeks. WWE events upcoming in Berlin, where ticket sales have exceeded a whopping $1.1M and in Dortmund, Germany which has over $1M dollars in ticket sold will be a great way to end the long but amazingly successful tour. The amount of merchandise sold on this tour will be a significant number as well.

Speaking of numbers, Boston’s Survivor Series is a sell out at over $700K and looking all the way to December 22 tickets are moving at a pace that the big super show in Toronto will likely be sold out as well. If you are planning on attending the major event in TO, I strongly suggest that you get your tickets ASAP.

The exploitation of the Iron Sheik is getting sad and that particular joke played out long ago. I feel for Sheik and wish he were in a better state of mind and wasn’t the butt of so many jokes. I know that people reap what they sow in life but I’m tapping on this one. If I never hear Sheik cut another Hulk promo in my life it will be just fine with me.

Labels: 2008 survivor series, iron shiek, jim ross

Posted by Matt Loede at 8:07 PM | Permalink | Comments

WWE Survivor Series will be held on Sunday, November 23 from the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, MA. WWE.com has announced there will be a traditional 5-on-5 elimination match at next week’s Survivor Series. Shawn Michaels will captain Team HBK, leading Rey Misterio, Cryme Tyme & The Great Khali against JBL’s Team JBL, consisting The Miz & John Morrison, MVP and Kane.

Here’s the updated card for Survivor Series 2008:

WWE Championship Match
Triple H defends against Vladamir Kozlov

World Heavyweight Championship Match
Chris Jericho defends against John Cena

Casket Match
Undertaker vs. The Big Show

5-on-5 Elimination Tag Match
Team HBK vs. Team JBL

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Posted by Matt Loede at 2:31 PM | Permalink | Comments

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