WWE - Royal Rumble 2009 (DVD)

WWE Royal Rumble 2009 is by no means a remarkable event but it does have a great rumble match with a satisfying result even if the undercard is fairly weak and not all that engaging. The show opens with a ECW Championship match, as champion Jack Swagger defends against Matt Hardy; the problem is that Swagger doesn't have much charisma despite being fairly athletic and so it's only a disappointment result-wise, as surely at least 90% of people want Matt to win. The second match is a WWE Women's Championship match, with Melina challenging Beth Phoenix for the strap; although making Melina a face is still thoroughly unconvincing, it is a good match ...  Read the complete review

The WWE ROYAL RUMBLE is always one of the biggest pay per view matches on the wrestling calendar and 2009 was no exception. In this report I won't give the results away only the matches so it doesn't spoil it for you if you watch it. ECW CHAMPIONSHIP - JACK SWAGGER (C) V CHRISTIAN This match was built up as youth against experience. A fun match with Christian's experience helping the youthful Swagger in to a good opening bout. WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - BETH PHOENIX (C) V MELINA Sinceher return to the WWE Melina was desperate to regain the championship against the dominant Glamazon Beth Phoenix. This was quite good for a women's ...  Read the complete review