WWE - Armageddon 2006 (2006)

On December 18 2005 the WWE roared into Boston for its annual ARMAGEDDON showdown. A jam-packed event featuring some of the fiercest wrestling talent around the year-end roundup included a Hell in a Cell Match between Randy Orton and the Undertaker as well as a Tag Team Championship pitting Batista and Rey Mysterio against Big Show and Kane.System Requirements:Running Time: 180 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: SPORTS/GAMES Rating: NR UPC: 651191945818 Manufacturer No: 65119194581 Product Description

Armageddon 2006

1. (Inferno Match)
MVP vs Kane:
A nice little gimmick match to end this feud. From a wrestling standpoint, it was mediocre, as the flaming ropes are limiting. But from an entertainment standpoint, it was good. Nice opener. 6.5/10

2. (WWE Tag Team Championship; Ladder Match)
The Hardyz vs Regal & Taylor vs MNM vs The Hooliganz:
What can I say? This surprise match made the PPV. Absolutely fantastic job on all 4 teams parts. Very good 25 minute match, with spots in between to always keep it exciting. Nearly perfect, and match of the night. 9.5/10

3. The Miz vs Boogeyman:
This is what they give us after our match of the year? Well, this is bad. A 2 minute squash, with no place on the PPV... or anywhere. 2/10

4. (United States Championship)
Chavo Guerrero vs Chris Benoit:
What is Chavo doing in a US title match? In any case, the match is okay. I expected more here, and I didn't get very much. For a TV bout, this would have been great. On PPV, just average. 7/10

5. (Cruiserweight Championship)
Jimmy Wang Yang vs Gregory Helms:
A solid match from these 2 cruiserweights. It's nice to see the cruisewights at least get a spot on the card. A bit slow to begin, but it picks up into a good match. When given time, the cruiserweights can shine. 7.5/10

6. (Last Ride Match)
Mr Kennedy vs Undertaker:
The finale of this otherwise uninteresting feud. I usually hate Kennedy's matches, but here I found him surprisingly entertaining. Undertaker was great as usual. A good 20 minutes, this match had some nice back and forth action, some sick spots, and a great ending. 8.5/10

7. King Booker & Finlay vs Batista & John Cena:
This is the main event? Uh! This was not worthy of headlining a PPV. TV maybe. A short, mediocre match. Nothing bad, but this is a PPV! Tag Team main events do not sell PPV's. They aren't very good either. 6/10

Overall: Some very good matches, a squash, a match of the year contender, and a mediocre main event sum this up. The undercard saves this one. Recommended, if only for the ladder match, which justifies the price alone. 7.5/10 February 7, 2008

best smackdown ppv of the 2006!

1. mvp vs. kane inferno match. 8.5/10 2. the hardyz vs. dave tayler and william regal vs. brian kendrick and paul london vs. mnm. wwe tag team championship match fatal four way tornato tag team ladder match. 10/10 3. the miz vs. the boggieman. 3/10 4. chavo gurrero vs. chris benoit. united states championship match. 8.5/10 5. gregory helms vs. jimmy wang yang. crusierweight championship match. 8.5/10 6. mr. kennedy vs. undertaker. last ride match. 10/10 7. john cena and batista vs. king booker and finlay. 8/10
October 14, 2007

A fantastic WWE Pay-Per-View [And i was there to see it!]

I have not yet bought the dvd for this PPV, But i had tickets to this show and i was there to see the entire show live and in person! I was in the Richmond Coliseum the night this event took place and i had the time of my life! It was about time WWE had a worthwhile PPV that came to Richmond, Va! This PPV was 10 times better than Survivor Series 2006 and 20 times better than December To Dismember [Which took place only 2 weeks before this and was undoubtedly the worst Pay-Per-View of the year]. The show was a lot better than it looks [Except for the lackluster main event, But the undercard more than makes up for that match]. Here's my opinion of the matches of this show:

1. Inferno Match
Kane Vs. MVP
This was not the greatest inferno match [That honor goes to Undertaker Vs. Kane from In Your House 22:Unforgiven, Which is an extra feature on this dvd], But it was a good way to open the show. It was a pretty decent match and it was pretty funny at the end when MVP's outfit caught on fire. Kane won. ***

2. 4-Way Ladder Match for the WWE World Tag Team Titles
Champions Paul London & Brian Kendrick Vs. William Regal & Dave Taylor Vs. The Hardy Boyz Vs. MNM
This was undoubtedly the highlight of the whole event and the most memorable thing that occurred in the entire night! Originally going to be another regular tag team title match, Teddy Long came out to the ring before the match and added The Hardy Boyz and MNM to the match and changed it to a 4-Way Ladder Match. The match was extremely exciting and reminds me of the old TLC matches The Hardy's used to have against Edge and Christian and The Dudley's. Everyone involved gave it their all and this just might be the match of the year for 2006! This was an epic match and this match made the whole show [No offense to the other matches, This one was simply just the best!]. This is a must-see match for any wrestling fan and this alone should make you wanna buy this dvd. Also, watch for the deadly accident where the ladder catapults into Mercury's face and actually crushes his nose [I was there to see this and believe me, Mercury had to leave the match because he was bleeding like crazy and it was real]! You will not be dissapointed in this match by any means! Through all this, London & Kendrick retained the titles. ***** [Best match of the night]

3. Boogeyman Vs. The Miz
A forgettable match that could've ruined the momentum of the whole show. Worst match of the night by far! *

4. For the WWE U.S. Title
Champion Chris Benoit [R.I.P.] Vs. Chavo Guererro
While this match was a little better than their Survivor Series match, This was another dissapointment from these two. The match's pacing was not good and a lot of the match was boring. This was not one of the better feuds of 2006. Both of these guys have done way better matches than this. It's just much too unfortunate Benoit ended his life the way he did. Benoit retains the title again. **1/2

5. For the WWE Cruiserweight title
Champion Gregory Helms Vs. Jimmy Wang Yang
This match was a nice, high-flying, action-packed match. For those who were still watching WCW in its final days of existence, You may be able to recognize that Jimmy Wang Yang is actually Yang from the Jung Dragons. Although i don't like his chinese redneck gimmick that he has now, Jimmy Wang Yang is actually a solid wrestler and he proves it in this match with the wonderful aerial moves and risky moves he did. This match had some wonderful back and forth cruiserweight action and was a very enjoyable match. Gregory Helms retained the title. ****

6. Last Ride Match
The Undertaker Vs. Mr. Kennedy
This was even better than their First Blood match from Survivor Series. The match was very entertaining throughout with solid action provided by both men and Mr. Kennedy surprisingly held his own against Undertaker. The ending of the match is the highlight of the entire match and this was another good match that occurred that night. Undertaker wins. ****

7. Lingerie Contest
Kristal Vs. Jillian Hall Vs. Layla Vs. Ashley
Boring! No Stars.

8. John Cena and Batista Vs. King Booker and Finlay
This could've easily taken place on an episode of Smackdown instead of this show. This is not a very good main event, But it's better than that Booker/Batista title match from Survivor Series. The 4 guys here have little chemistry. Booker and Finlay clearly outclass Cena and Batista in terms of wrestling ability. This match was ok, But was rather short for a Pay-Per-View main event. Cena and Batista won. **1/2

Not a bad way at all to end 2006. This was an awesome show in spite of a few weak spots. Wrestling fans should most definitely be satisfied with this show. Highly reccomended! August 27, 2007

This ppv ended a few storylines.

For better or for worse. 2006 had some memorable rivalries. This ppv brought some to a finale with a bang.

Inferno Match
MVP vs. Kane
I wasn't too crazy about this feud. I hate the way Kane is being used as a career jobber. He definitly deserved this one. I didn't see all the inferno matches. But I found it shocking to see someone's body burned. The match itself was ok at best. 3/5

WWE Tag Team Championship
Paul London vs. William Regal & Dave Taylor
This was the original card. Teddy Long changed it to a ladder match and added two more teams on the spot. The Hardy's and MNM. This was the best match on the card to me. If you haven't seen this for yourself, then you must see this match. There is one sick spot. 5/5

Boogeyman vs. The Miz
I cant stand the Miz. This match would have been skip material. However, JBL's commentary, ripping Miz apart was something to hear. The match itself was quick. This was a squash match I can watch again though. 4/5

United States Championship
Chris Benoit vs. Chavo Guerrero
I enjoyed this feud for the most part. A good back and forth with a good ending. This match was better to me than their survivor series match. 4/5

Cruiserweight Match
Gregory Helms vs. Jimmy Wang Yang
I can't stand Wang Yang's gimmick. But I like his work. This was a very good cruiserweight match. These two meshed well together. 4/5

Last Ride Match
Undertaker vs. Mr. Kennedy
This should have been the main event. A good way to end this feud. A back and forth fight that even went up about 30 feet. These two beat the he11 out of each other. Great finish for a great match. I really enjoyed this one. 5/5

Naughty or Nice Lingerie Contest
Kristal vs. Jillian vs. Layla vs. Ashley
Nothing special at all. Eye candy and nothing more. 2/5

Batista & Cena vs. King Booker & Finlay
Why couldn't Booker get a one on one rematch? Why drag Cena from Raw to a Smackdown ppv? Some of us actually get tired of Cena. Nothing really special here. Just to spice things up I guess. 2/5

This ppv had a pretty good card. With the exception of the last two matches. This ppv is worth checking out.
August 9, 2007

Best PPV of 2006

Without a doubt, Smackdown delivers the finest pay-per-view the year of 2006 had to offer. Every single match minus one was enjoyable (and even that dud match wasn't *so* bad), and all had amazing moments and most of them had you on the edge of your seats.

Here's my rundown of the matches on this amazing card:

01. Inferno Match: Kane vs. MVP
This was really short, but it served it's purpose - seeing MVP get burnt. Kane set his whole back on fire and watching him run around on fire was shocking. I don't like MVP, so I'm glad Kane won. The most annoying thing about this match was JBL's commentating, I wish that man would just shut up. (8/10)

02. WWE Tag Team Ladder Match: Paul London & Brian Kendrick (c) vs. William Regal & Dave Taylor vs. MNM vs. The Hardyz
Amazing match! I loved how MNM and the Hardyz were added in at the last second and how it was made into a ladder match. All 4 team put on a good show, and the best moment was Jeff Hardy smashing a ladder into Joey Mercury's face - he broke his nose and there was blood everywhere. Paul London & Brian Kendrick picked up the win after Paul London got the belts. Very enjoyable match and one you can watch over and over because you always miss something. (10/10)

03. Boogeyman vs. The Miz
I forget if this was after the ladder match or not, but it doesn't matter because this was the dud of the night. I hate The Miz and he never looks good in the ring. I'm glad the Boogeyman beat him. Skip this, it's the only bad match on the card. (4/10 for the Boogeyman winning)

04. United States Championship Match: Chris Benoit vs. Chavo Guerrero
This was a pretty good match. Chris Benoit is an amazing wrestler, he always looks good in the ring. Chavo is annoying but he's pretty good too. Vickie Guerrero interfering in the match was pointless and unneeded as Chavo and Chris put on a good show on their own. Chris picks up the win deservedly. (8/10)

05. Cruiserweight Championship Match: Gregory Helms vs. Jimmy Wang Yang
I love Jimmy Wang Yang so I enjoyed this match, although he did lose. The Cruiserweights need more recognition, their high-flying antics are entertaining and they always put on a good match. Jimmy put on an amazing show with loads of risky moves, but Gregory picked up the win. (8/10)

06. Last Ride Match: Undertaker vs. Mr. Kennedy
I loved this match - absolutely amazing. The Undertaker is a legend and he can make anybody look good in a match, he carried Mr Kennedy very well. Kennedy put on a tremendous show though - especially when he threw the Undertaker off the set 20 feet down. The best bit of the match was when Kennedy was in the drivers seat of the hearse about to drive it out the ring and the Undertaker sat up behind him. It was like something out of a horror movie, and their facial expressions were priceless. The Undertker wins after a tombstone on the top of the hearse. (10/10)

At this point, the divas (Kristal, Jillian Hall, Layla & Ashley) participated in a lingerie contest with Ashley looking the best. LOL at JBL saying that Santa sucks, that was funny.

07. Batista & John Cena vs. King Booker & Finlay
What a dream team - Batista and John Cena on the same side. This was a great match - Batista and John had great chemistry and worked very well together. There were loads of great spots, like when Hornswoggle (Finlay's little sidekick) kicked himself in the head LOL. Batista and John pick up the win after Batista does a Batista Bomb on King Booker. My favourite moment was when John hugged Batista after the match was over, adorable. (10/10)

This was a very enjoyable and extremely entertaining PPV, and shows that Smackdown knows how to put on a good show. My highlight was the Last Ride match. The only bad bit was Boogeyman vs. The Miz and most of JBL's commentating because he would not shut up about MVP getting burned. June 6, 2007

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