Opening Promo:
It was an introductory promo, and told us what we could expect for the coming weeks. That much is good. Overall though the feel of the promo is very bland. I saw no distinction really between personalities between when HBK and Jarrett were talking. Otherwise solid opener.
Jerry Lynn/Kaz Promo:
The back to back promos does make it feel more like a real show and less cookie cutter structure like I tend to do with my shows. So that’s good. Jerry Lynn is a pretty generic promo guy so his dialogue once again being kinda bland is understood. Kaz comes in and creates some confusion, obviously angry, obviously turning heel, but with some face connotations still in there. It will be interesting to see which road Kaz takes, even if I’m not his biggest fan.
MCMG Vs. Briscoes
Shelley and Sabin try to do the heel tactics early isolating Mark Briscoe, but the psychology of that part of the match is proven rather short as The Briscoes take control and dominate for a bit of the first block of text. More dominating from the faces in the second block, with more heel tactics by Shelley and Sabin with little or not effect. So far puts over Briscoes huge, but almost makes MCMG’s look weak in comparison. Last block of text shows more of the same really, except with the match itself heating up with greater action via hardcore weapons. The referee would of thrown this match out after getting decked by Sabin but “Meh” lol. MCMG win’s via several cheating tactics, which helps build huge heel heat, because it almost makes you pissed off how much better the Briscoes were obviously displayed as being, and thus being screwed by the champions.
Winners: MCMG
Danielson/McGuiness Promo
So Nigel is a pompous douchebag and Danielson is apparently a sadistic hardcore enthusiast. Lols. If I were that interviewer just after the first response from both men I would be wondering what the hell I am doing here. Lol. Both men talk about their steel cage match, and stare down at the end.
Jerry Lynn Vs. Kaz
I’m not really a fan of either man and the promo earlier didn’t entice me too much to be curious of the specifics of this match. You seem to have psychology in the singles matches down pretty well as we see plenty of set up strikes, before the end of the first block starting to really pick up the pace with high impact moves like the tornado ddt. Overall I actually like how you say the exact number of strikes and ref counts, its fresh and gives you a better visual than what I usually do and just say “they exchange some rights and lefts”. Kaz actually wins fair and square without cheating, which was a surprise for me regarding the promo earlier. But either way, just not overall interested in these guys, but at least you put effort into them.
Winner: Kaz
Shawn Michaels Promo:
We are told by Shawn Michaels that next week for the world title tournament that Eric Young will be facing Homicide, and I am definitely looking forward to that match. Then we hear about Sonjay Dutt Vs. Jay Lethal as I groan, because I am really tired of seeing these two facing each other. But it’s a new fed and I will see what you can do with them. Other than that we get an elimination chamber match up between Jerry Lynn, Jay Briscoe, Jimmy Rave, Shark Boy, Chris Sabin and Delirious in an Elimination Chamber match? Whoa there nelly, lol. I take it Jimmy Rave will win this one. I literally bust out laughing as the Phantom Of The Opera comes in and blasts the general manager randomly with a barbed wire bat. Glorious. Best. Heel. Ever. We need more of that.
Lethal Injection Promo:
Some generic heel promo by the Guns, at least its got personality. Lethal randomly snaps on them and drives the microphone into Sabins face, man your roster is ANGRY! Lol. Briscoes come out and we get some more brawling, til the PHANTOM comes out and lays out all the faces, but NO! Shark Boy appears from literally out of NOWHERE and clocks him with his own 2X4. The Opera Ghost goes “Oh no you didn’t!” and destroys Sharky, ruining any chance he may have of winning the Chamber. Lol. Security finally comes out to restrain him, DAMN I love how fucking random this show is. Jarrett apparently comes out with a crimson look on his face, he must of ran into the phantom. Other than that, he rewards all the Phantoms hard work apparently by giving him an Extreme title match, adding him to Nigel Vs. Danielson. Glorious. And now its main event time!
AJ Styles Vs. Petey Williams
Unlike the psychology of the other matches, this one got hot and heavy in a hurry. I’m not sure what makes this match more personal than the rest, but apparently they are looking for quick finishes. Some nice spots in this one, with Petey getting a lot of offense, which is a good thing. We cut backstage and we see all seven security guys busted up and on the ground, damn is this guy on Roids or what? No better yet, he’s the fucking Phantom, you don’t restrain the Phantom. Petey Williams unfortunately doesn’t hold his hands to the level of his eyes as he gets distracted by the Ghost and Styles picks up the holding of the tights pinfall.
Winner: AJ Styles
Best Match: Gonna have to go with the opening tag team contest. Just because it seemed to have more effort into it than the rest. Although all were decent enough quality.
Worst Match: The Main Event, shockingly enough. While the others had flow this match seemed to just be a random series of convenient spots. And the Phantom of the Opera interfering really doesn’t help matters in screwing up the first ever main event of a brand new show.
Best Promo: Definitely Lethal Injection, I lolled so hard at this that I would give it Promo of the month if I had the balls.
Worst Promo: Gonna have to say Lynn/Kaz promo. Jerry was kind of made to look like a fool by Kaz, who isn’t clear on whether or not we should consider him good or bad.
Overall: Nice quality show, probably keep that format of match writing that you are doing, its different and makes it at least interesting. Other than that, the promos are bit bland to the point of hilarity, so try to develop some personality or maybe draw out the big actions a little more than just having Lethal randomly snapping on Sabin due to a few insults. Lol.