WWE Over the Limit PPV Results & Report
May 23, 2010
Detroit, Mich.
Report by James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor

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This month's WWE PPV has WWE champion John Cena vs. Batista, World Hvt. champion Jack Swagger vs. Big Show, Edge vs. Randy Orton, C.M. Punk vs. Rey Mysterio, and five total title matches. Follow our live coverage starting now.

The PPV started with a video package focusing on WWE wrestlers trying to break limits set by society e.g. stopping at red lights, 25 MPH, stopping at school crossing, etc. "These men will go over the limit," said the voice-over man. I don't know if I can take anymore of these cliches. Cue up a video package on John Cena vs. Batista, Edge vs. Orton, Swagger vs. Show, and other top matches with the focus on them "pushing harder than every before." They closed with a close-up of Cena and Batista while the voice-man said ominously that "it's over" after tonight.

Arena: Michael Cole, Matt Striker, and Jerry Lawler were shown ringside for the three-man booth. They have the Spanish announce table again this month.

In-ring: Cue up Kofi Kingston's theme music for the opening match with the IC Title on the line. Being in the opening match doesn't quite carry the same negative connotation it used to, but I would have preferred seeing this later in the card with the recent emphasis on the title on Smackdown. After they rolled a video package on the IC Title situation, Drew McIntyre's music hit to silence. The very slow ring entrance music then gave way to McIntyre coming out with the IC Title belt in hand. Striker and Lawler engaged in their first verbal battle of the night debating whether what Mr. McMahon says matters more than what the fans say.

1 -- Intercontinental champion DREW MCINTYRE vs. KOFI KINGSTON -- IC Title match

Striker gave his monthly history lesson that the last time the IC Title belt changed hands in Detroit was in 1999. That might be the only reference to 1999 on this PPV with it being the unmentionable 11-year anniversary of Owen Hart's death today. The match started with Kofi landing early offense before McIntyre cut him off and started working over Kingston with submission holds. Drew then went to the second rope, but Kofi blocked a high-risk move with two feet to the face. The crowd chanted "Kofi, Kofi, Kofi" as he began a full comeback. Kofi then mounted Drew with corner punches. Striker said it's illegal to land closed fists to the head and he should be DQ'ed. Cole made the dumbest comment ever with no conviction that the referee's view was obstructed. He just had no line there and should have remained quiet. They went to the finish where Kofi missed with the Trouble in Paradise. Drew tried to follow with the Future Shock, but Kofi countered into the SOS for the pin and the win to capture the IC Title. Striker: "Where's Mr. McMahon? Where is he?" Kofi celebrated with the title to officially regain the belt.

WINNER: Kofi Kingston at 6:25 to capture the IC Title. Okay opener. The crowd was into Kofi, which is good. Drew needs a lot of time before he stands out as a wrestler the audience takes note of. They've done a good job with the IC Title situation lately, but he needs time. (*1/2)

Post-match: Kofi celebrated on the way to the stage, then Drew took the mic and snapped on the announce table. Drew called out Teddy Long to reverse the decision and re-declare him IC champion. Suddenly, Matt Hardy's music hit and Hardy walked out with his eyes locked on McIntyre. McIntyre tried to get the first blow, but Hardy ducked and snapped off the Twist of Fate. Hardy talked trash in Drew's face, then Hardy celebrated for the live crowd. Mac gets his comeuppance twice in one night.

Backstage: They faded out from a shot of McIntyre grimacing in pain to C.M. Punk staring into a mirror backstage. "Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all?" Punk asked the mirror while Luke Gallows and Serena watched him. Serena stroked Punk's hair as Punk talked about bringing Rey Mysterio into the fold tonight. Punk said they give birth to Straight Edge Mysterio tonight. Luke then embraced Punk with an awkward hug that looked like a sleeperhold.

Three weeks ago: Ted DiBiase was looking for a new Virgil, but R-Truth slapped him in the face. ... In-ring: R-Truth came to the ring first to face Ted DiBiase, Jr. After Truth completed his rap, DiBiase came out with Virgil. Virgil apparently bought a suit to upgrade from the plain white t-shirt on Raw last week. Striker said DiBiase has "adjusted for inflation" to give Virgil a contract three times the sum of what his father paid Virgil.

2 -- TED DIBIASE, JR. vs. R-TRUTH

Early on, Virgil was the most over with the live audience, as they chanted "Virgil" repeatedly after the bell sounded. DiBiase became frustrated early on, so he slapped Truth across the face. Truth then responded with a cold slap to the face that seemed to legit knock out DiBiase. Either DiBiase was selling like beautifully or he was legit KO'ed by Truth's blow, as he wobbled over to the corner and didn't sell follow-up punches. Truth then knocked DiBiase to the floor with a clothesline and DiBiase tried to regroup on the floor. Virgil gave DiBiase an assist to gain control in the match, setting up DiBiase's offensive attack. Truth then blocked a top rope move by DiBiase and teased a superplex, but DiBiase blocked and knocked Truth to the mat. DiBiase tried to balance on the top turnbuckle, but Truth crotched him and both men fell to the mat.

Truth started a comeback at 6:00 and landed a hip toss before hitting a Flatliner (noted by Striker) for a two count. Virgil had a stern look on his face watching the proceedings as DiBiase cut off Truth's offense and landed a sloppy electric chair that could have injured both men. Truth then tried a suplex and he kind of turned it into a flip-over Stunner. The audience didn't know how to react to that, as it wasn't clear who actually scored the move. Truth then hit the Lie Detector moments later for the pin and the win. Post-match: Virgil entered the ring with the Million Dollar Title belt and tried to help DiBiase recover. Truth then hugged it up with the audience on the way out of the ring.

WINNER: R-Truth at 7:45. Not a good match. The action fell apart at the end while DiBiase sure looked temporarily KO'ed in the beginning. DiBiase could have been selling, but let's say for argument's sake that DiBiase was legit KO'ed there, the match should have been stopped to check on his condition. Truth going over DiBiase was surprising to say the least. (3/4*)

Backstage: Teddy Long was on the phone saying he couldn't imagine either John Cena or Batista saying I Quit tonight. Drew McIntyre then stormed in demanding the IC Title match result over-turned. He also demanded Matt Hardy fired. McIntyre snapped and started trashing Long's offense. They focused on Long's Martin Luther King picture hanging on the wall. Long begged him not to ruin the picture. McIntyre said it's the picture of a revolutionary man, while Long is gutless and spineless. McIntyre said he's more revolutionary than Long ever will be. The bit fell flat with the audience. It was just uncomfortable and unnecessary to involve MLK in the storyline. Bad choice.

In-ring: Next up was C.M. Punk vs. Rey Mysterio. Cole noted the Straight Edge Society was banned from ringside. Striker noted there was a famous hair-cutting in Detroit before (referencing WrestleMania 23 with McMahon's head shaving). Rey Mysterio then came out sporting all-yellow for this PPV. Mysterio picked up the clippers positioned ringside to show Punk what his fate could be tonight. The announcers talked about Punk possibly being exposed if he loses and the Straight Edge Society's eyes being opened from their trance if he loses. Meanwhile, Punk held his hand in the air showing Rey he could pledge to join SES right now.

3 -- REY MYSTERIO vs. C.M. PUNK -- Punk's hair vs. Rey's pledge to SES

WWE's updated version of the Shawn Michaels vs. JBL program started with Punk telling Rey he could give up now and join the SES. Rey refused, so Punk kicked him in the gut to jumpstart the match. Punk then knocked Rey to the outside and tried a plancha, but Rey moved out of the way. Rey followed with a head scissors taking Punk into the guardrail. The match moved to the barber's seat positioned ringside where Rey landed right hand blows knocking Punk back into the chair. Back in the ring, Punk regained control by throwing Rey through the ropes into the barber's chair. Rey crashing into the chair made a nice sound effect to get an "oooh" from the crowd. Rey sold on the outside while ref Charles Robinson had to stop the match to cover an open cut on Punk's face. The match came to a halt with medics checking on Punk, who was bleeding from the forehead. Rey continued to sell on the outside during this as he held his right forearm in pain. Rey pulled himself into the ring as the crowd chanted "boring" during this stoppage.

Punk suddenly sprung to life and blasted Rey with a flurry of offense. He took Rey to the outside and had a huge adrenaline rush tossing Rey around like a ragdoll. Back in the ring, Punk made a cover for a two count. Punk then slowed things down with a submission hold as Lawler and Striker resumed their monthly bickering going back and forth. Rey suddenly countered a submission into a pin attempt, but scored a two count only. Punk then came to life and ran over Rey with a clothesline for a two count. Punk was bleeding from the forehead again here. He then did a great sequence of heel moves pledging his allegiance before bouncing off the ropes to land forearms. Rey made a comeback with a sunset flip powerbomb that Punk had to co-operate with a little bit, and Rey scored a two count.

At 9:00, both men started trading bombs from a standing position. Rey then hit a flying cross-body splash off the ropes for a two count. Rey then kicked Punk in the gut and nailed a springboard seated sentaun, followed by a flip-over seated splash for a close two count. Punk tried to regroup in the corner and he lured Rey in before sending him head-first into the top turnbuckle. Punk then hit a butterfly suplex into a backbreaker for a close two count. The crowd was buying into everything at this point. Punk regrouped and teased the G2S, but Rey countered into a huracanrana attempt, only to have Punk block the huracanrana counter into a buckle bomb. Punk then went to the second rope and landed a bulldog. Punk only scored a two count, so he pounded on Rey with a flurry of punches. Punk followed with a kick strike to the head, then Rey suddenly came back with the 619 out of nowhere. The audience bought the finish, but Punk suddenly sat up to avoid Rey's trademark springboard splash. Punk seemed to be in control again, but Rey pulled out a crucifix pin out of nowhere for the pin and the win.

WINNER: Rey at 13:49. Very good final five or six minutes after the stoppage for Punk's blood. The audience bought the nearfalls and the wrestlers had a very strong flurry to conclude the match. (***)

Post-match: Punk sold shock that he would have to lose his hair. Suddenly, the mystery hooded man hit the ring to attack Rey. Luke Gallows and Serena joined the beatdown on Rey, then Luke pulled out handcuffs to try to lock up Rey. Striker with a line that Rey didn't have his papers, so lock him up. That was a really dumb line, especially since Rey was born in the U.S. Suddenly, Kane's music hit and Kane came out to a huge pop. He started cleaning house before grappling Punk for a chokeslam. He dropped Punk with a chokeslam, then Rey cuffed Punk to the ropes. Rey proceeded to cut Punk's hair, getting clumps of hair as the crowd popped. Punk had strands of hair covering his back, prompting Striker to note he was hairier than A-Train. Rey shaved most of Punk's hair, leaving patches of baldness. Rey couldn't find whatever he was looking for, so his music hit. Rey then find a mirror to give Punk a look at his messy hair. Rey celebrated and left the ring while Serena grabbed a towel to cover Punk. The mystery man then covered Punk with a towel as they pulled Punk away.

Announcers: Cole, Striker, and Lawler were shown on-camera, with Striker mocking Cole for getting beat up on TV. Cole plugged the Fatal Four-Way PPV next month. He said wrestlers will have to qualify for each of the four-way title matches.

Backstage: Chris Jericho walked up to Big Show to rekindle the old flame. Jericho said he and Miz discovered Big Show was the dead weight in the tag team situation and they "trimmed the fat." Miz then snuck up behind Show as Jericho continued to engage Show in a conversation that included mocking Bret Hart's U.S. Title victory. Show, unflinchingly, said Miz needs to stop staring at his back otherwise he'll knock him out, then knock out Jericho, revive Jericho, and knock him out again. "Isn't that right, Miz?" Miz slowly backed away, then Jericho walked away.

In-ring: Hart Dynasty came out for the Unified tag title match. The Miz then came out first and they replayed footage from Raw when Bret Hart won the U.S. Title from Miz with an abundance of outside interference. Striker complained about the interference while Cole repeated his heel comments on Bret Hart from Raw, saying, "Bret Hart needs to go away." It seems they're setting up an angle to connect the dots between this and the Daniel Bryan deal. Chris Jericho then came out to join Miz to begin the second title match of the show.

4 -- Unified tag champions HART DYNASTY (TYSON KIDD & D.H. SMITH w/Natalya) vs. CHRIS JERICHO & THE MIZ -- Unified tag title match

Hart Dynasty took control to start the match, including Smith executing his delayed vertical suplex on Miz for an early nearfall. Jericho then tagged in and knocked Smith to the outside as Lawler defended Bret Hart on commentary. Jericho raised his hand to the crowd, which drew a mixed reaction. Smith re-entered the ring and the heels began working over Smith. The crowd was quiet here as Miz and Jericho tagged in and out trying to score a pin on Smith. Kidd then tagged in and Jericho slapped on the Walls of Jericho to pop the crowd. Kidd reached the bottom rope for a break, then Jericho walked into a kick to the side of the head. Kidd recovered, then attempted a springboard move, but Jericho blocked with a mid-air codebreaker. Both men sold on the mat before Jericho made a delayed cover for a two count. Jericho argued with the ref, then Kidd caught Jericho with a kick to the ear.

Smith tagged in and cleaned house on Jericho and Miz before clotheslining Miz to the outside. Smith gave Jericho an overhead toss before hitting a big powerslam for a two count. Miz then tried to trip Smith from the outside and Smith kinda wobbled into Jericho's waiting arms for a two count. Miz and Jericho argued with the ref, so Natalya tripped Jericho from the outside and Smith landed a running powerslam for a close two count. After some confusion, Miz tagged in and hit the Reality Check on Smith for a close two count of his own. Miz wanted to follow with the Sharpshooter, but Smith countered with a roll-up for a two count. Miz then teased the Skullcrushing Finale, but Smith shoved Miz into Jericho. Smith and Miz traded nearfalls before Smith caught Miz in the corner. Kidd tagged in and they hit the Hart Attack on Miz for the pin and the win.

WINNERS: Hart Dynasty at 10:41. They got a little too cute at the end trying to move a lot of parts to create some compelling nearfalls. It was a bit over-done at times. Decent match, but not a showcase match for Hart Dynasty. Smith still needs polish in the ring; he seems clumsy at times. (*3/4)

Up next: Edge vs. Randy Orton. They aired a lengthy video package highlighting the feud that has been spotlighted on Raw leading to the PPV.

In-ring: Edge came out first sporting a heavy black coat and a shiner underneath his right eye. Nice addition to the heel look. After a pause following Edge's intro, Randy Orton's music hit to a strong reaction. Orton was out sans tape on his wrists. Lawler noted it wasn't a "huge ovation," but a "huge reaction" because the audience still doesn't know how to take to Orton. Orton completed his ring intro and the match was on.

5 -- RANDY ORTON vs. EDGE

The bell sounded and Orton remained still staring straight ahead at Edge. They waited out an "R-K-O" chant before Edge paced around the ring, then locked up with Orton. Striker painted a picture that Edge wanted to create distance to hit the spear and Orton wanted to keep things close to hit the RKO. Cole noted the winner of the match could jockey into position for a slot in the WWE Title match at the Fatal Four-Way PPV. Orton started on the offensive, then the action moved to the floor where Edge took control and dropped Orton stomach-first across the guardrail. Orton was selling his left arm as Edge rolled him back into the ring to begin a focused attack. Orton started elbowing out of a body scissors submission as the fans chanted "R-K-O," but Edge cut off Orton with a knee to the stomach to continue focusing on the mid-section to set up the spear.

Edge went up top at 7:00, but Orton cut him off. He wanted a superplex, but Edge blocked and headbutted Orton to the mat. Edge tried to come back with a high-risk move, but Orton crotched him and this time hit the Orton family tradition superplex. Edge and Orton recovered to their feet, then started trading haymakers. Orton won the exchange with a powerslam for a two count, but Edge came back with a boot to the face. Orton then came back with a classic spike DDT with Edge hanging across the middle rope. Edge kicked out of a pin attempt, then rolled to the outside to recover. Edge lured Orton into a trap to yank Orton throat-first across the top rope to regain control. Edge then rolled into the ring and got his space in the corner. Edge teased the Spear as Orton recovered to his feet, but Orton kicked him in the head.

Orton then started pounding the mat to tease the RKO, but he sold an injury to his arm and seemed to tell Edge to call an audible. Orton suddenly stopped the match and sold an injury to his right arm. His arm seemed to be hanging by a thread as he rolled to the outside no-selling punches. The ref started a ten count and they did a spot where Edge missed a spear and Orton continued to hold his arm. Double count-out finish. Refs checked on Orton and they tried a recovery angle with Edge snapping and trying to go after Orton, who just walked away clutching his forearm in pain. The announcers ringside talked about the potential injury and Orton's history of shoulder injuries. Striker unwittingly said the "night must go on." Where did we hear that before eleven years ago?

WINNER: Double count-out at 12:50. They were booked into a corner where neither wrestler could really afford a loss, so the finish made sense. Orton sure seemed to be legit injured, although the finish made sense for a double count-out so neither wrestler had to take a loss. It will be interesting to see what the follow-up is on Orton, who could be out an extended length of time if the injury was legit. (n/a)

Video package: They rolled an extended video package on Jack Swagger before going to Smackdown's World Title match. Swagger was out first to defend the World Title. Swagger also had a shiner, but on his left eye as opposed to Edge having one over his right eye. Big Show then came out to a nice reaction to challenge for the title.

6 -- World Hvt. champion JACK SWAGGER vs. BIG SHOW -- World Hvt. Title match

Show started with some mind games doing Swagger's push-ups to mock Swagger. Swagger ran into Show's trap, taking a knee to the gut before Show landed his frying-pan like chop to the chest in the corner. Show stepped on Swagger's chest before choking Swagger across the middle rope. Show teased a chokeslam, but Swagger slipped out and bailed to the outside. Swagger then finally got some offense taking Show off his feet with a running spear to Show's hip before nailing the running Vader Bomb out of the corner. Swagger hit a second VB, but Show bench-pressed Swagger through the ropes to "kick out" of a pin attempt. Show then made a comeback once Swagger re-entered the ring and he ran over Swagger with multiple blows. Show teased the chokeslam, but Swagger kicked Show in the knees. Show shook it off, then shoved Swagger over the top rope to the floor. Swagger said he was done with this, this so he grabbed the title belt and blasted Show in the face for a DQ. You could see the house show finish coming a mile away.

Post-match: Swagger ran over Show again with a belt shot. He grabbed a chair and shoved a chair into Show's back, but Show kept coming back to his feet. Swagger landed another chair shot to the back, but Show pulled himself up again. Swagger tried another chair shot, but Show blocked and chokeslammed Swagger. Show dropped the strap, then bent the chair over Swagger's back. He followed with a chokeslam into the chair, leaving Swagger KO'ed. Swagger got up once again, then Show landed the big KO Punch to get the final word. The Jolly Green Big Show then walked out of the ring smiling for fans ringside as he slapped hands. They replayed the finish and post-match angle, then showed Swagger being helped to the back by referees to sell Show's offense.

WINNER: Show via DQ at 5:03; Swagger retained the World Title. They were, again, booked into a corner where they didn't want Show to take a loss and they didn't want Swagger to drop the title. Not a memorable bout.

Backstage: Josh Mathews brought in Batista to hype the WWE Title match. Batista said John Cena cried and wanted to quit on Raw and he's going to make him cry again tonight.

7 -- Divas champion EVE TORRES vs. MARYSE -- Divas Title match

They came face-to-face to start the match and talk trash. Eve had enough of Maryse's taunts and jumpstarted the match. Maryse then cut off Eve and began a methodical attack. Eve came back with a sunset flip into a pin for a close two count. Maryse then blocked a splash attempt with knees to the gut. Maryse mocked Eve with her trademark laugh, but Eve surprised Maryse with a sort of fallaway neckbreaker planting Maryse into the mat for the pin and the win.

WINNER: Eve in 5:00 to retain the Divas Title. Okay match. They had a good backstory developed on TV and were given the buffer spot to tell a decent story in-between the two title matches. (*)

In-ring: Batista came out first to challenge John Cena for the WWE Title. The announcers noted it was the final meeting with no re-match clause in play. John Cena then came out to a typically strong reaction. Justin Roberts handled the formal ring intros with the crowd strongly in favor of Cena. We'll see if it lasts.

8 -- WWE champion JOHN CENA vs. BATISTA -- WWE Title match -- I Quit match

The bell sounded and Batista took the mic from the ref, who had the mic to verify a quit. Batista said he's giving Cena one chance to say I Quit before he puts him in a world of pain. The ref asked Cena if he wanted to quit. Cena had a blank look on his face before surveying the audience with his eyes. Cena said Batista has made his point. "I...pause...I don't think so," and he blasted Batista in the face with a mic to start the match. The match moved to the floor and Cena missed a hard chair shot, with the chair bouncing off the ringpost. Cena shook his hands before entering the ring where Batista cut him off and began an offensive attack. The crowd started trading "Let's Go Cena" and "Cena Sucks" chants before Cena made a comeback and teased the Attitude Adjustment. Suddenly, Batista pulled the ref in front of him and Cena had to stop in his tracks. Batista then shoved Cena away and hit a big spear center ring. Batista then slapped on his new Rings of Saturn type submission finisher. Cena refused to quit. The ref asked Cena again, but he refused. The problem with the I Quit format is the audience becomes quiet waiting for a word from the wrestler in jeopardy.

Cena powered out of the Rings and slapped on the STFU. Batista wanted a rope break, but there are no rope breaks. He sold passing out and didn't respond to a question on whether he wanted to quit. Cena then left the ring and retrieved a bottle of water to revive Batista. Batista slapped the mic away and grunted, "No!" Suddenly, Batista came to life and dropped Cena with a spinebuster center ring. Batista then landed a Batistabomb center ring. Cole said this would normally lead to a three count. Cena paused when asked if he wanted to quit, then said no.

At 10:00, Batista went to the floor and started clearing the announce tables ringside. Batista sold a left arm injury as he placed Cena on the English announce table. Cena then powered Batista to his shoulders and teased an Attitude Adjustment, but Batista countered with a big powerslam through the Spanish announce table. Cena was bleeding heavily from the forehead after taking the big spot of the night. Medics came down to check on Cena while the ref asked Cena if he wanted to quit. Cena remained silent before saying no. The medic then worked on Cena's cut as the audience chanted, "Cena, Cena." Batista was great playing into the medic being ringside, telling him to get out of the way but come back later because Cena is going to need him.

Batista proceeded to dump Cena over the guardrail into the front row of seats. Batista then dragged Cena up the arena steps to the 200 section of seats. The wrestlers disappeared in a sea of fans before the camera picked up the action on the second level. Batista demanded Cena quit or he would throw him off the stands. Cena refused to quit, so Batista picked up Cena and teased the Batistabomb. Cena hung in the air in jeopardy before blocking and putting Batista over the second level barrier. Cena then landed a right hand knocking Batista off the barrier into a sea of probably planted fans absorbing the fall. Batista didn't want to quit, so Cena rolled him down the steps back toward the ringside area. Batista fell down a flight of stairs to the floor seats as Cena landed right hand blows rocking Batista toward the stage area.

On the floor next to the stage, Batista retrieved a chair and cracked it over Cena's back. And again. They climbed up a short flight of stairs to the stage where Batista landed more chair shots to the back. Cena refused to quit. Batista then punished Cena with more chair shots. He then approached a prop car positioned on the stage and entered the driver side. The prop car actually started as Cena was behind the car. They went to a straight-on shot of Batista in the car so the audience couldn't see behind the car as Batista backed up and rammed into the PPV set. Fireworks shot up like the Searchlight deal with Big Show a while ago. Some people in the crowd shrieked with horror, saying, "No!!!"

Cena emerged from out of nowhere to grab Batista and throw him into the car. Striker said Cena must have rolled out of the way. Cena then gave Batista an Attitude Adjustment onto the car. Batista wouldn't quit, though. Cena smiled and said he hoped Batista would say that. Cena then picked up Batista and took him to the hood of the car. He teased the Attitude Adjustment off the car into the stage below, but Batista shouted, "I quit, I quit!" Cena was the winner, but he gave Batista the Attitude Adjustment off the car through the prop stage below, with Batista disappearing through the stage. Cole justified it that Batista tried to end Cena's career, so it was fitting.

Post-match: Cena stood stoically after being declared the winner. Ref Chioda handed him the WWE Title and he walked to the ring to celebrate for the audience. Cena then walked back down the entranceramp and stood on the stage as the announcers wrapped up the PPV. Last month, they went all the way to one minute before the top of the hour. This month, the PPV was about to end 16 months before the top of the hour. But wait, they started to sign off, only to have Sheamus sneak out on stage with no one noticing him. Cena then turned around and took a pump kick to the face that dropped him on the stage. The announcers were silent as Sheamus stood tall over Cena to close the PPV.

WINNER: Cena at 20:29 to retain the WWE Title. One of those matches you either liked or didn't like. There wasn't much middle ground, although the match was a strong brawl before they got too cute at the end. I thought it went too far into WWE trying to do that "action movie" stuff where they break the tone of a wrestling show. It brings up the question of why Batista didn't just pull out a gun and try to shoot Cena or why cops didn't come on the scene to arrest Batista for attempted vehicular manslaughter. As expected, WWE used the end of the PPV to set up Cena's next feud with Sheamus, with two other wrestlers being added to the Fatal Four-Way PPV title match. (**1/2)

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