The Scottish View: Best PPV Matches of 2013 Blu Ray Review - Disc 2

Best PPV Matches of 2013 Blu Ray Review - Disc 2



Well part 1 of this set was a ton of fun, but I'm pretty sure this disc will be much better. Let's begin.






CM Punk vs Brock Lesnar : No DQ
From Summerslam. I've already heaped so much praise onto this match, but I'm gonna add some more, because this is my fifth time watching it and it's still one of the best matches I've ever seen. The intensity is off the charts, and both guys looked extremely motivated. Lesnar deserves more credit for his work in the ring, such as his trash talk because it can make a match that little bit better, and it was awesome here. It's just a shame that the Punk/Heyman storyline didn't end here and ended up going on for way too long with guys like Curtis Axel and Ryback. Anyway this is still quite easily the Match of the Year and the only other match coming close is the next match on the set. Absolutely fantastic stuff here. *****




John Cena vs Daniel Bryan
From Summerslam. I feel so bad for not calling this the Match of the Year, but it definitely deserves like a runner up prize or a very honourable mention. What can I say about this match that hasn't already been said? This was Bryan's moment in the sun and he went over Cena completely cleanly and made himself a huge star in the process. It definitely helps that this was an amazing back and forth battle that felt like a war was being waged. Fantastic match and a fantastic moment as Bryan wins his first WWE Title. The Orton cash in is also included on the DVD. *****




Rob Van Dam vs Alberto Del Rio
From Night of Champions. It still seems strange to me that RVD got a World Title shot one month after he wasn't able to win the freaking US Title. I didn't like this match at the time, not from a match quality standard, but just because the PPV hadn't started that well and then we got a World Title match that ends in DQ. This was a much better match than I remembered, as it was a fun back and forth contest. Del Rio won't let go of the arm breaker, so that leads to the DQ. ***1/4




AJ Lee vs Naomi vs Brie Bella vs Natalya
From Night of Champions. I remember feeling terrified that Brie or Naomi would win the Title just to promote Total Divas, so fortunately that never happened. I wouldn't have minded Natalya winning since she's a great wrestler. Even though AJ was meant to be the heel in this storyline, she still got the biggest cheers from the fans. Natalya's double sharpshooter, as usual, was awesome. Not really sure why this is on the DVD, as it wasn't that great. Better than most divas matches though except for a bad crossbody botch. *1/2



Cody Rhodes & Goldust vs The Shield
From Battleground. I never watched this PPV because it didn't look good (apparantly I was right), but this is the one match I've really wanted to see from the show and I've been lloking forward to it. This storyline is awesome as Cody and Goldust managed to get sympathy from the fans, so everyone was rooting for them to regain their jobs. This was an awesome tag match and there was so much emotion put into it thanks to the stipulation, and seeing all three Rhodes hugging at the end was a great moment. Such a great match here as Cody hits the crossrhodes to win the match and regain their jobs. ****




John Cena vs Alberto Del Rio 
From Hell in a Cell. Poor Del Rio wasn't given a chance in hell of winning this one. Cena was making his return after missing two months of action, when he was actually supposed to miss six months. That's SuperCena for you. At the time I was expecting more of a squash, but this was a good match and Del Rio looked pretty good coming out of it. Unsurprisingly, Cena hits the AA to win the World Title. ***1/4




Daniel Bryan vs Randy Orton : Hell in a Cell
From Hell in a Cell (obviously). Shawn Michaels is the guest referee for this one. I'd forgotten how much of a clusterfuck the ending is. I think just about everyone called the finish with HBK causing the finish somehow. This is the last Title shot Bryan has had, but judging by his recent crowd reactions, he will definitely be back there soon. This was a very good match and the Cell environment was used well. Bryan and Orton have amazing chemistry together, so they'll always put on a good match, and this was evidence of that. A good way to end a long feud. ***1/2




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Kofi Kingston vs Dean Ambrose
From Extreme Rules and the US Title is on the line. I remember at the time thinking that it would be great to see Ambrose as a singles competitor, and that he could have brought a little prestige to the US Title, but he's defended it about three times since he won it nearly a year ago. This was a fun match, and it's a shame that these guys haven't had more matches together, because they showed some chemistry here. **3/4




CM Punk vs Chris Jericho
From Payback. I can't believe I've only watched this match once. It seems like the kind of match I would back and watch again and again. I hope this isn't the last time we see these guys square off because they seem to get better and better each time they fight. This was Punk's return after a couple months away, and what a way to return in his hometown of Chicago with a huge reaction. He was also sporting the Wolverine look he still has today. I loved the finish with Punk hitting two Go to Sleeps to win. Terrific match and easily one of the best matches of 2013. Excellent stuff. ****1/2



The Shield vs The Usos
From the Money in the Bank Pre-Show and the Tag Titles are on the line. This is another one I haven't seen before, but I've heard good things about it. You don't usually see pre-show matches on DVD so it must have made an impression. The commercial breaks are annoying and break up the action. The combined powerbomb and superplex was freaking awesome. A short match but it was a ton of fun while it lasted. ***




Christian vs Alberto Del Rio
From Summerslam. I really feel sorry for this match, because it'll be mostly forgotten thanks to the two classic main events. On any other show this would probably be the Match of the Night, but because it's on this show it's only third best. Still this was an awesome match that deserves a watch, thanks to the great back and forth battle between these two. Great arm psychology and some nice nearfalls too. ****



The Rhodes Brothers vs The Usos vs The Shield
From Hell in a Cell and the Tag Titles are on the line. This was easily the best match from what was a pretty bland PPV. These three teams are the best in WWE right now, and I wouldn't mind seeing them in action every week. This match kicked all kinds of ass, and one of the best tag matches of 2013. Check this one out immediately! ****1/4



9/10. Unless you already have all of 2013's PPVs on DVD, this is a set worth getting. You're getting some of the year's most amazing matches like Punk vs Taker, Lesnar vs Punk, and Bryan vs Cena. There's only one match I wouldn't recommend watching and it's just a short divas match. If you can, go for the Blu Ray since you get Punk vs Jericho and the Triple Threat Tag Match. Pick this one up if you get the chance.