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THE SHOW. The two to start it were the two that ended it last year. It was easily the biggest surprise in ages, and the crowd's initial reaction tells it all. This would be a failing boring segment if it weren't for Santino's humor. Cena made a surprise return, and Jeff showed he had what it takes to be a main eventer. Flair gives a good brief speech before the match, which gets the crowd fired up.
These two give a good brawl. The match is enjoyable, but Edge never seems in danger of losing. Rey Mysterio. Once again, some young wrestlers got to challenge for the World titles. * Ashley tries to talk to Maria. After winning the belt back last month at Armageddon, Edge defends his title against Mysterio. Jericho's big return seems to have fizzled quickly.
* Career Threatening Match: Ric Flair vs. The suspense at the end is agonizing. * WWE Championship: Randy Orton (c) vs. * Mr.
JBL hasn't wrestled on ppv since Judgment Day of 2006, and he seems a bit rusty. These two have always had good chemistry. Jeff Hardy. This DVD provides the show in full and has a bonus match from Raw. 2008 kicks off for the WWE with one of the biggest ppv's of the year: the Royal Rumble.
Overall, this was a really fun show. The Rumble always adds some excitement to a show. * Maria's Kiss Cam. This is a good opener, with the hot New York crowd boosting this from a decent match to a good match. Having been tag champs together, they know each other well.
However, the technical failings are covered up by some fun hardcore brutality. The middle was a little slower this year, but certainly not bad. Following his upset victory at Armageddon, Jeff gets his first ppv title shot. There were some good surprise entrants, like Foley, Roddy Piper, and Jimmy Snuka. These two give a better performance than their last meeting at Vengeance in June 2007. MVP. EXTRAS. * World Championship: Edge (c) vs.
* 2008 Royal Rumble match. Throughout the match, we got a lot of good moments. It is certainly not a wrestling match. Randy Orton. Orton and Jeff were okay together, but seem to lack the strong energy needed to put on an amazing match. This match had a good start and a good ending.
Its a lot of fun to watch the final three face off. This year's rumble was fun. As always, this show is billed as the place where we begin the "Road to Wrestlemania." The much anticipated Royal Rumble match will determine the main event for Wrestlemania. Good interactions with Kennedy, HBK, Batista, and Triple H. * Chris Jericho vs. Ashley & Maria tease the annual Playboy shoot. * Home Video Exclusive: Triple H talks to John Cena post Royal Rumble match. despite how people complain about it now, just listen to the reaction when Cena arrives.
The match ends with a cool looking spot. * Raw 1/14/08 - Intercontinental Championship: Jeff Hardy (c) vs. The fans really wanted it, but they were denied. He's just really entertaining to watch. :(. The New York crowd really helped this match. * Ric Flair in his locker room. McMahon discusses the Rumble Match with Hornswoggle.
JBL. There was a real feel that Jeff might actually win the title. The crowd is clearly behind him. Now, the ending.
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