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Mr. Tito's WWE Tables, Ladders, and Chairs PPV Review & Thoughts
By Mr. Tito
Dec 18, 2011 - 11:20:41 PM

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Another Pay Per View is in the Books and overall, it was a good show. Honestly, I'm not much for these gimmick Pay Per Views as I much prefer that the storyline call for the ladder match instead of the Pay Per View monopolizing the match for the show's theme. Granted, we saw nothing even close to the level of the TLC matches of the past, but then again, the Hardys, Edge/Christian, and Dudleyz put their lives at risk back in the day.

Let "Old Man Tito" get this out of the way... I HATE the Money in the Bank briefcase and the ability to cash-in the contract at any time, including after a World Title match when the champion is vunerable. In my opinion, this CHEAPENS the title. The best case scenario would be announcing the match ahead of time.

Tonight, after a pretty awful "Chairs Match" where the Big Show won the World Title, an angry Mark Henry attacked Big Show and hit a DDT on a pile of chairs (consequently, wouldn't this DDT hurt Henry too?). With the Big Show out cold, Daniel Bryan hit the ring, cashed in his briefcase, and just pinned Big Show to win the World Title. Can someone tell me how this will make Daniel Bryan a "credible" champion again?

ZERO CREDIBILITY as champion, thanks to WWE's booking. Now, if Bryan were to announce his cashing-in ahead of time, much like Rob Van Dam did in 2006, the title win would be credible. However, the WWE went the cheap route once again... Did wonders for previous champions that did this, correct? Oh, was that Jack Swagger losing to Sheamus tonight, did I see?

I could argue until I'm blue in the face if Daniel Bryan is "ready" to be World Champion or not. However, I don't need to argue the point... He's NOT a credible champion based on the way the WWE allowed him to win the World Title.

Speaking of titles, congrats to Zack Ryder for his U.S. Title win. WWE must see something in his internet popularity and thus pulled the trigger on his title victory. Actually, I think this tells me that the WWE will become quite serious in pushing Dolph Ziggler to the main event. WWE is crazy high on this kid and his in-ring ability is quite exceptional. The fans seemed quite thrilled with Ryder's win, so thus we'll see if he has any drawing ability as a champion.

Main event was OK with CM Punk retaining over Miz and Alberto Del Rio. SICK bumps that both Ricardo and CM Punk took during this match... How can anybody be convinced to take those bumps? Good match, overall, although all 3 aren't exactly going to be daredevils like previous TLC participants. And why should they?

I actually thought that Kevin Nash vs. Triple H DELIVERED... I guess if there is a "blowoff" to the angle that started during SummerSlam when Kevin Nash powerbombed CM Punk and tried to blame it on Triple H, it ended with a bang. Nash took a pretty nasty bump off the ladder and onto a chair that I don't recommend anyone being 50+ years old should take. Triple H won, although on a second effort with the Pedigree due to a big ol' botch on the first attempt.

With Nash, just let him be the muscle behind John Laurinaitis and keep his wrestling limited. Nothing wrong with being a bodyguard, as Nash still looks tough and can easily deliver that powerbomb. Secondly, Nash is a GREAT talker. He would be a better choice as color commentator on Smackdown, in my opinion.

With Triple H, it's time to quit messing around... You're a GREAT wrestler and you're wasting your talents by avoiding repeat matches with a great crop of talent in the WWE right now. Imagine how many classics you could provide against John Cena, Miz, Alberto Del Rio, CM Punk, Dolph Ziggler, Randy Orton, etc. STACKED. Best roster of in-ring performers since Triple H enjoyed the 2000 roster. What are you waiting for, Triple H?!?!

JUST CHILL... TILL THE NEXT EPISODE!

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