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India Press Store - WWE: Cyber Sunday 2008
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List Price: $24.95
Our Price: $13.89
Your Save: $ 11.06 ( 44% )
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Manufacturer: World Wrestling
Starring: Honky Tonk Man, Roddy Piper, Ted di Biase, Victoria, Vladimir Kozlov
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: WWE-CYBER SUNDAY 2008 (DVD MOVIE)
EAN: 0651191946839
Format: Color
Label: World Wrestling
Manufacturer: World Wrestling
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: World Wrestling
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-11-25
Running Time: 180
Studio: World Wrestling
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Awesome!
Comment: I agree mostly with the reviews except about Santino vs Honky Tonk Man. This wasn't meant to be a big match it was suppose to be a funny match. And it delivered on that, I saw it in person and this PPV was awesome. Some predictable matches.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Much Better than I Expected
Comment: This year's Cyber Sunday was different then from year's past. Because this year you could only vote through text message & not the internet which I didn't do. But the results lived up to the hype. Many of the matches going in had good hype behind them and they all paid off pretty nicely.
No Holds Barred Match
Kane vs. Rey Mysterio
I was happy with the No Holds Barred stipulation being picked. A couple of good weapon use. Kane uses his size to wear down & counter Mysterio. Rey used a lot of his quickness to counter Kane. The match had a nice counter for the end. I enjoyed this match much as the opener. 4/5
Ecw World Championship
Evan Bourne vs. Matt Hardy
From the contenders for this match it seemed like Bourne was a shoe in but the results were actually pretty close. Bourne adds a lot of excitement to his matches & this was no exception. Hardy & Bourne uses some great & athlectic moneuvers. This was a susplended title match from Ecw in a very, very long time. 4.25/5
Cryme Tyme vs. John Morrison & The Miz
I guess the tag team title match didn't catch the voter's eye. But either way this tag bout delivered. Some nice teamwork & double teaming. Cryme Tyme did a good job of getting the crowd into the match. Morrison looked very good out there. This match didn't disappoint one bit. 3.75/5
Intercontinental Championship
Santino Marella w/ Beth Phoenix vs. Honky Tonk Man
Aww man, you saw this coming didn't ya. Nothing worth noting here. Huge let down & you knew it would be. It was good though to see Roddy Piper in good health & staying fit. 1/5
Last Man Standing Match
Undertaker vs. Big Show
A very good match up here between Show & the deadman. Some very good weapon use & brawling on the outside with a good table spot. The ref had a slip up & pretty much saved Taker at one point. But still a good match and one that will be enjoyed by many of you. 4.25/5
WWE Championship
Triple H vs. Jeff Hardy
Once again you saw this coming. After seeing a great match from these two at No Mercy I guess people wanted see an encore. And Hardy & Trips delivered another huge match up for the title. I actually enjoyed this match the same as their No Mercy encounter. A couple of good submissions & moves by Trips & solid unorthodox offense by Hardy. The last few moments was excellent & added more to the match. That counter into the pedigree from the top rope is a thing to see also. 4.5/5
World Heavyweight Championship w/ Stone Cold Steve Austin the Special Ref
Chris Jericho vs. Batista
I think whenever Stone Cold is the special referee, he adds so much more to the match. He also would add a special stipulation early on to the match. Jericho starts out by working on the injured leg of Batista & take away that powerful offense Batista possesses. The last few minutes of the match with Orton & HBK coming out made this match feel like a true main event. A solid match with an unexpecting finish. 4.25/5
This DVD was a solid event with the majority of the matches delivering. I recommend checking out this ppv sometime. Its pretty worth it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Main Events Deliver; The Rest Is TV Qualitty
Comment: WWE CYBER SUNDAY 2008 is a PPV that never becomes as great as it could've been, but it's a good one that's worth your time & money. This is the fifth year that WWE has produced an "interactive PPV"; I usually judge these events by how much does it feel like the fans actually had control over the night's turn-of-events. If the Phoenix crowd's constant enthusiasm is any indication, then the WWE must've done something right:
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1) No Holds Barred
Rey Mysterio v. Kane
---It's a good thing this one was booked as the opener, because it feels very similar to the other matches these two have had in the past few months. Unfortunately, this was one of the weaker Kane/Mysterio outings. The main problem is that it doesn't feel like a No Holds Barred Match! Instead, I felt like I was watching a typical "underdog-Rey" match, with a few neat weapon spots toward the end. It's not terrible, and does feature a few neat exchanges & counters. But if it weren't for the Phoenix crowd's participation, I think I'd be even harsher.
"6.0 / 10"
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***Throughout the evening, the Divas cut promos for their Halloween Contest. Frankly, this is a half-good-half-bad deal. Eight of the Divas look gorgeous, in spite of their embarassing promos. And the other eight deserve bonus paychecks for looking as ridiculous as they did.***
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2) ECW Championship
Matt Hardy (champion) v. Evan Bourne
---First off, big props to the WWE Universe for selecting the increasingly-exciting Bourne as the challenger. Finlay would've been a worthy alternative, and hopefully WWE will notice that despite all attempts, Mark Henry will not cut it for much longer. Bourne takes some stiff punches, and even harder slams. But his variety of pinfalls attempts and takedowns give Hardy a run for his money. What I noticed most was that the wrestlers worked their tails off to make each look good; you can see the hard work from start to finish. If there's any doubt that Matt Hardy & Evan Bourne are the stars of the new ECW, then this will put out doubts to rest. I don't think this is quite the Match-of-the-Year candidate most have made it out to be, but it's damn close, and certainly the best contest from CYBER SUNDAY 2008. So sit back, I know you'll enjoy the ride.
"8.0 / 10"
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3) Cryme Tyme v. John Morrison & The Miz
---Fans voted for this more than a World Tag Team Titles Match? Hmm...that's a bit sad. My basic reaction to this match was, "What happened?" I love Morrison & Miz, and Cryme Tyme are a combo with unusual offense. And the crowd loves to hate and love (respectively) both of these teams. But these four guys were just off. Even though the crowd made a ton of noise for Cryme Tyme, it felt like a "your-turn-my-turn" tag match. No psychology, and everything feels like a hot tag. Like the opener, a passable match, but I think these guys could've done much better.
"6.0 / 10"
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4) Intercontinental Championship
Santino Marella (champion) v. The Honky-Tonk Man
---I was shocked that even though Santino's IC Title run basically was to challenge Honky-Tonk Man's 15-month record as IC champ, Roddy Piper and Goldust almost got an equal percentage of votes. Even more surprising was that Honky-Tonk Man moved quite well for his age. Basic & old-school, more more believable than most retired legends' performances. Sadly, after about 7 minutes of promos & smack-talk & comedy, the match was about 2 minutes tops. And the aftermath involving all three potential challengers was a typical crowd-pleasing reunion. Oh well, maybe this was just for fans of WWE's comedy.
"4.5 / 10"
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5) Last Man Standing Match
The Undertaker v. Big Show
---I enjoyed this about as much as I have with most of the matches between these two wrestlers. I'm satisfied, but not blown away. The boxing-style slugfests between these two are very entertaining, and Big Show has been a solid in-ring performer since he returned earlier this year. There are a couple of neat spots involving steel chairs, and the match is paced very well, as both men get to control the match for just the right amount of time. It's too bad that this rivalry has been WAY overpushed, and Vickie Guerrero desperately needs to be removed from TV. Another problem is that referee Charles Robinson makes a few slower counts because (apperantly) Undertaker took too long to get up. Also, a couple of the match's key spots --- mainly an announcer table spot --- looked pretty weak. Overall, the crowd (again) really got into this match, and I still enjoyed myself in spite of my nitpicks.
One more thing:
I'm VERY disappointed that the WWE edited out Vickie Guerrero's embarassing blooper, where she misread the fans' votes and announced an "I Quit" Match, and had to do a quick do-over. Go to YouTube, and look up "Botchamania 57" to see it.
"6.5 / 10"
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***Well, it's time to find out which of the 16 Divas won the Halloween Contest, as voted by the WWE fans. Mickie James' dressup as Lara Croft is my favorite too. Somehow, all the ladies end up in a random catfight, with the babyfaces survivng the scuffle. I'm always amazed that these random Divas skirmishes end up with the ladies SMILING after they've just been in a "FIGHT". Yeah...I'm thinking about this way too much.***
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6) WWE Championship
Triple H (champion) v. Jeff Hardy
---Whoa! This vote should indicate that Vladimir Kozlov's impressive physique hasn't gotten over with fans, yet. Then again, Jeff Hardy's near-successes in championship matches have been pushed for almost a year. As always, these two opponents have good chemistry, and tell compelling stories with their in-ring work. I always look for new counters between longtime rivals, and I saw a few nice exchanges from both HHH & Jeff. Like the ECW Title Match, neither man came out a loser when all was said & done. I still prefer the NO MERCY matchup, because it felt more like either man could've won the match. But this SMACKDOWN main event still made me believe that Jeff Hardy might...just might...come out on top. This match was so good, that I ignored my head, and was able to enjoy just like everybody else will.
"7.5 / 10"
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7) World Heavyweight Championship
Guest Referee - 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin
Chris Jericho (champion) v. Batista
---Boy, I was really worried about this one. I already knew about the run-ins (more on those later), but also because of how this match began. Jericho got the advantage that heels usually don't get until about halfway through a match. After some initial cowardice from Y2J, he quickly went to work on Batista's leg, and was dominant for a good length of time. The wrestling contest itself is solid, especially because Batista's improved a lot in the last year or two. The physical match is better than most Jericho/Batista encounters (my favorite was actually on RAW back in June 2008). But the real highlights are the interference. I won't give away what happens when, but both Batista and Jericho get some assistance, and the atmosphere is chaotic. Just when you think a run-in is going to end the main event, the downed opponent kicks out. I usually don't like these kinds of finishes, but this time it worked so well. Plus, it's always nice to see Steve Austin once in a while. He's still the most popular performer in pro wrestling history - Period.
"8.0 / 10"
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The DVD also includes the pre-show match that was shown on WWE.COM. Shelton Benjamin defended the United States Championship against R-Truth (the fans' selected opponent). I think the match itself is about 6 minutes, and isn't anything special. R-Truth's offense is NOT innovative, and starting to really bore me. Shelton is a marvelous athlete, who deserves better competition. Overall, I give the bonus match:
"6.0 / 10"
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CYBER SUNDAY 2008 doesn't meet its full potential, but it gets the job done. The three brands' championship materials were different, and easily the best parts of the PPV. They are the reason to buy the DVD. The rest of the card is mildly entertaining. I didn't vote this year because the WWE charged $0.99 for cellphone votes, so maybe those who paid to vote will get into this more than I did. After all, the Phoenix crowd paid even more money for tickets, and definitely felt like they got their money's worth.
I recommend buying CYBER SUNDAY 2008. It's not great, but it's good.
Customer Rating:
Summary: world belts never change hands here!
Comment: I have watched this cyber sunday pay per view since it came out in 2004. I think it was also called taboo tuesday at first. It claims that it is the most interactive ppv in wrestling history. No its not! Look at all the title matches where us fans supposedly can choose the winner. But the winner never wins the world title belt:
2004: HHH vs "HBK OR EDGE OR BENOIT". HBK WINS VOTE, LOSES MATCH. DOES NOT WIN WORLD TITLE.
2005: CENA VS KURT VS "HBK OR KANE OR BIG SHOW". OBVIOUSLY HBK WINS AGAIN, BUT DOES NOT WIN WWE TITLE.
2006: CENA VS BIG SHOW VS KING BOOKER. At first i thought this would be a history pay per view with 3 titles on the line and should be saved for wrestlemania. but of course it became predictable: on raw CENA persuades audience to vote to have booker t's title on the line. ironically booker t's title is on the line. does anyone win his title and leave the event as dual champ? no, booker t retains. boring.
2007: ORTON VS "HBK OR KENNEDY OR JEFF HARDY". of course, HBK wins the vote again, for a third time! that is repetitive, that is boring, that is predictable. HBK wins via DQ, doesnt win title. title again does not change hands.
2008: MATT HARDY VS "FINLAY OR HENRY OR EVAN BOURNE". MATT wins. no world title change again.
HHH VS "JEFF OR JEFF & KOZLOV". Jeff wins votes, not title.
sure there was a batista vs jericho match where batista wins the title, but the fans were not able to choose the opponent. for example: jericho vs batista or hbk or punk. it would be nice for the fans to choose who the next champ would be.
WORST PAY PER VIEW SERIES IN HISTORY
Customer Rating:
Summary: Most matches delivered in my view.
Comment: WWE's interactive ppv, this year the fans had to vote through text messages. Something I didn't bother to do. For those who aren't familiar with this event. The fans get to pick match stipulations, opponents, or even special referees. This year it was pretty interesting looking at the feuds coming in.
No Holds Barred
Kane vs. Rey Mysterio
I actually liked this better than their No Mercy encounter. The "No Holds Barred" Stipulation worked out well. Kane was pretty vicious here and Rey's offense later seemed believeable. The ending was very good. 4/5
ECW Championship
Matt Hardy(C) vs. Evan Bourne
A very good wrestling match. Some nice grapples,counter moves, mixed with great athletic moves. I was surprised with this one, and the ending was very good. Best ECW one on one title match in a very long time to me. 4.25/5
Cryme Tyme vs. The Miz & Morrison
I was surprised to see this one picked over the tag team championship match. I'm guessing the belts, are around the wrong waist. These two teams worked well together and they got a good amount of time to make it a fun match. Some good teamwork but I thought the outcome was predictable. 3.5/5
IC Championship
Santino Marella(C) vs. Honky Tonk Man
Oh boy, this to me was a waste of ppv air time. The only thing worth noting is the aftermath. And it's nice to see Roddy Piper in good health. Other than that, just horrible. 1/5
Last Man Standing
Undertaker vs. Big Show
This is the match I was looking forward to. For me, it lived up to expectations. Some good brawling and weapon use. Plus a great amount of suspense. The ending was nice but one little goof up took away rom this match. 4.25/5
Divas Halloween Costume Contest
Most of the divas were hot of course but this was mostly a time killer. Not even worth rating.
WWE Championship
Triple H(C) vs. Jeff Hardy
No surprise this was coming. They put together another solid bout but I think their No Mercy encounter was better. Some good wrestling but it's the last few minutes that made this one. 4.25/5
World Heavyweight Championship
Chris Jericho(C) vs. Batista w/ special ref. Stone Cold Steve Austin
Around the opening minutes a stipulation was added to the match, which made it more interesting. Jericho out smarted and later worked on Batistas legs to take away alot of his offense. And they wrestled a pretty good match. I wasn't crazy about this being the main event. But the events during the last few minutes gave this match a huge spark. It truly felt like a main event with everyting on the line to me. 4.25/5
The event is solid, the DVD has a decent match in the extras, and I think it's worth a little more than a rental. I wasn't happy with atleast one of the outcomes and the rivalry is getting stale to me.
extras
Cyber Sunday Preview Match
US Championship
Shelton Benjamin(C) vs. R-Truth
This should have beeen on the ppv, in place of the IC Championship match. A nice quick pace with some decent offense. But I have to admit, that I been sick and tired of Truth's move list for a very long time. He really needs to come up with something else. 3/5
Honky Tonk Man, Roddy Piper, & Goldust argue, who was the greatest IC champ of all time. The segment is pretty funny but I don't think it's a riot.
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Once again the fans take over WWE, as the annual interactive pay-per-view, Cyber Sunday, returns. The WWE fans act as general manager, voting on matches, opponents, and stipulations as the set the matches for the stars of Raw, Smackdown, and ECW.
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