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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Unforgiving and unforgettable, 12 Jun 2007
I think there's always something about WWE pay-per-views whenever they're hosted in Canada. Naturally when WrestleMania takes place in Canada you're in for a first-class show and outside of that, I've always found that WWE events in Canada really bring out the best in the WWE wrestlers/performers, creating so many classic moments that defy time.
And in the case of Unforgiven 2006, it can't be any truer. This was easily one of the best pay-per-views of 2006. It delivered everything it promised and made for a truly unforgettable night.
Intercontinental Championship Match
Johnny Nitro (Champion w/Melina) vs. Jeff Hardy
The WWE was without Jeff Hardy for too long, and it's so great to see him back. Both Hardy and Nitro give a good showing here. Although this is undeniably flawed, the chemistry and signs of potential are here, and would naturally turn into a great rivalry over the following months. Solid opener. (7/10)
Kane vs. Umaga (w/Armando Alejandro Estrada)
Finally Umaga was given a rivalry to show what he's really capable of. Finally Kane was given a feud and an opponent that does him justice. This is basically a slugfest between two giants but it's one that's pulled off quite nicely. Very decent. By the way, Armando is one of the best managers I've ever seen. (7/10)
World Tag Team Championship Match
Spirit Squad (Champions) vs. The Highlanders
I could NEVER stand the Spirit Squad. As well as having a truly annoying gimmick, they did absolutely NOTHING with the tag titles and it was about FOUR MONTHS after they won the belts that they actually started defending them! The Highlanders on the other hand, are a talented and very likeable team who should have been given the opportunity they deserved. This match is okay but is spoilt by the wrong team winning (Guess who!). Ah, well. Maybe one day the Highlanders will get their break. (6/10)
2-on-3 Hell in a Cell Match
D-Generation X vs. The McMahons & Big Show
It's so hard to put on classic Hell in a Cell matches these days. Probably because HBK, Taker and Foley set such a high standard. Regardless, like all Hell in a Cells, this one is bloody, brutal and very violent. While far from being one of the best, this particular Hell in a Cell is one of the finest I've seen in a long time. The handicap format works very well indeed. D-X shows why they're kings of the Cell, the McMahons perform very well, and the Big Show truly impresses. Horrifying, yet compelling at the same time. (8/10)
Women's Championship Match
Lita (Champion) vs. Trish Stratus
Thank you, Trish. For revolutionising the women's division and its championship in a way no-one else has. You will always be missed. A beautiful swansong that will forever remind us what the WWE has lost. Easily one of the finest women's matches I've ever seen. Trish goes out with a bang and Lita deserves praise, too, for giving an emotional story. A legendary end to an awesome career and rivalry. Bret Hart must be proud. (7/10)
Carlito vs. Randy Orton
We've seen both these guys compete in some awesome matches, yet it's disappointing that this only turns out above average. Don't get me wrong. This is another solid encounter on what is an awesome show but this match is a bit slow at times and suffers from the lack of a real storyline. Nonetheless entertaining with a finish that is both well-executed and has infinite replay value. (7/10)
WWE Championship TLC Match
Edge (Champion) vs. John Cena
This is what made it all official. Edge was the best wrestler of 2006, Cena vs. Edge was the best feud of the year and Cena could always deliver in big match situations. Awesome story-telling and the high-point of the Cena/Edge feud. Full of high-spots and excitement. Why there were still people who hated Cena after this I have no idea. Match of the night and one of 2006's best. (9/10)
Extras-wise, the DVD disappoints. There's only four and three of them are rather `meh', I found. They focus on the road to the Hell in a Cell, meaning more of the McMahon/D-X rivalry, including a very poor HHH/Vince McMahon bout that degenerates into chaos. The only extra that I enjoyed was an emotional farewell interview with Trish Stratus.
But at the end of the day, the extras don't really mean anything, as they detract absolutely nothing from the pay-per-view itself. Unforgiven 2006 will more than please any wrestling fan, as it boasts a classically awesome main event, a brutal Hell in a Cell and an emotional farewell to the greatest Women's Champion/wrestler ever. All the other matches earn their keep, making this a great and unforgettable show. Purchase!
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
WWE Unforgiven 2006, 17 Dec 2006
The best RAW PPV since Vengeance 2005 (all the good RAW PPV's have Hell in a Cell. Amazing, isn't it?). Although this isn't the best PPV of 2006, with my personal favourite being No Way Out, this was an awesome event. Here's the lowdown (Sorry if I do give results away on purpose):
WWE Intercontinental Championship:
Johnny Nitro (c) vs Jeff Hardy
- Well this was meant to be Hardy's night. The insane comeback led to a rather tedious, near 20mins match which had an awful finish. I expected maybe much more, and since the rivalry is still going strong, maybe we will. This match though started out as a good opener but dragged on a bit and in the end I personally couldn't care less who won. Still good effort though for the rusty Hardy and the half-green Nitro ~ 6.5/10
Kane vs Umaga
- This was good for the rivalry. It started a brawl, and finished one, in what I consider a good ending to continue the feud and keep me interested, especially since we haven't seen that sort of finish in a while. The entire match was smash mouth, and a nice build-up led to an entertaining, but short match ~ 6.5/10
World Tag Team Championship:
Spirit Squad (c) vs The Highlanders
- Another "fairytale"-like story gone wrong with this one. This WAS the Highlanders night. They SHOULD'VE won, it was ridiculous. The match started off good, and we all just waited to see those cheerleaders lose and disband, but "shock-shock-horror-horror" the manage to pull it off, although they lose to two old guys on the next Raw PPV. It's ridiculous. Again, these were all relatively new guys, and the match came off OK. Maybe a teensy bit too long, but OK ~ 6/10
Handicap Hell in a Cell Match:
McMahon's and Big Show vs D-Generation X
- Nice way to FINALLY blow off the feud, which followed on from the most entertaining match at Summerslam '06. The Big Show was needed to make this a threat to DX otherwise it could've been a walk in the park, and it proved that way for a bit, and in the end this was a bloody, chaotic, kick-ass match. Major complaints being is that the new taller HIAC sucks because theres a steel bar going straight across the hard camera shot which ruins viewing, and that HHH misses a knee drop, right on camera, and it looks stupid. Otherwise, awesome (when the hell is someone going to go off the top again? At least off the side through the announce table. Jeez...) ~ 8.5/10
WWE Women's Championship Match:
Lita (c) vs Trish Stratus
- Ok, it was Trish's final match, but we've seen her and Lita one-on-one loads of times, and this one was barely different to what we've seen, which is why it pulls in an OK score - plus a nice finish. Not the crying, the sharpshooter. I much prefer Mickie James though ~ 5.9/10
Randy Orton vs Carlito
- 9 Minutes. Is that it? They should've cut the Nitro-Hardy match and made this longer. It was good anyway, what I expected and if it was a standard RAW PPV, it would've stole the show. Nice RKO aswell ~ 7/10
WWE Championship TLC Match:
Edge (c) vs John Cena
- You know what? I'm not going to go into detail. I'm not going to ruin it. This rating will help ~ 9/10
Overall, a must buy. It was TOO GOOD of a PPV, especially since there are loads of rubbish ones right now (*cough*D2D*cough*). Buy it....Buy it.....Plus it seems quite cheap on here.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
brilliant , 19 May 2008
I found unforgiven 2006 to be a very good event,a great card and the matches worked out as they should,there was quality and some stunning moves and little in the way of filler so all good then,well maybe not all.
The intercontiental match was up first as the champ johnny nitro went up against jeff hardy who wasnt long back from his TNA stint,this match was pretty good,lasted a little too long so the high risk and high energy couldnt last forver but i found this to be a good opening and the signs are usually good when the opening match is for a title.
Kane and umaga were up next,this match was gonna be a braw with slaps being exchanged like presents at christmas and it was just that but there was more than that when i revisit it in my mind,this match wasnt that bad in truth is my final conclusion.
The world tag team championship was up next as two members of the spirit squad went up against the highlanders who put in a good shift and avoided their annoying trait of acting like dogs and scratching themselves and just got on with their big chance,this match was solid enough,lots of cheating by the spirit squad and suchlike but this wasnt filler by any means and i was impressed with the highlanders at times but as a whole i find them slighly bushwacker like and that is never gonna be a good thing.
Ac/dc once sang if you want blood (you got it) well that works with the next match,a hell in a cell handicap match where DX went up against shane and vince mcmahon and the big show.
This match did seem to last a hour when it didnt but there was plenty going on here,some comical moments and some savage beatings,out of the five men only one doesnt bleed like a stuck pig,shawn michaels and triple h worked so hard here and battled like tigers,their rivals beat them up like dogs and carnage followed,there was the odd botched move,such as a flying knee that triple h did to vince that missed by a country mile and yet they sold it which was a bit humilating but aside from that you will be hard pressed to find a more brutal ending,good match.
The womans title was up for grabs next and this is also notable for being the last match of trish stratus,she went up against the champ lita in a fairly good match,when i think back trish and lita were the only two ladies in past few years that looked capable in the ring on a consistent enough basis,this match was good enough then.
Randy orton fought carlito next,essentially this was two heels at war but the crowd came alive all the same,the finisher was superb and all in all this was a very good match,hard to fault.
The main event was next and was for the WWE championship,the champ edge went up against john cena,if cena lost he had to sign a three year deal with smackdown,in a tables,ladders and chairs match,this match was stunning,i adored it,so much happened and so many fine moves and momentum changing hands and ,i could go on,but i will end this quick by saying that unforgiven 2006 is a real clinker ,check it out.
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