wwe no mercy 2007

Each Match will be rated in four different categories. Each category will be worth a total of 1 point with the exception of the "Special" category which will be worth 2. Each match will be worth five point's total. If at the end of the card it doesn't add up between 25 and 30 points, then it isn't worth it for you to order the PPV. At the bottom of this article you can read what each category means if you'd like.

Note to recurring readers: Some of you may have noticed that I've dropped the numbers down and instead of a monetary value they are now points. The reason is that this is no longer 1994 where they have 12 matches on a card. We are lucky if we get eight. Being that 8x5 is 40, it just wasn't a fair way to judge. So, I have decided that if the PPV is between 25 and 30 points then the PPV just may be worth it… And now, WWE No Mercy 2007…

The Open WWE Championship

Wrestling: 1.00
Charisma: .75
Angle Depth: 1.00
Special: 2.00
Comments: This match had all the makings of being fantastic and now it doesn't have that guarantee, however it could be the greatest thing since Flair/Steamboat for all we know. I can't imagine WWE creative not finally putting the belt on Orton since I think HHH is ready to be involved in the World Title Hunt. Make no mistake about it, Orton has the goods to make this a great match and a great champion, the question is, whether or not creative will allow him too. The opponent is the real question here. We are guaranteed a new WWE Champion, something that many of you have been wanting for a very long time now. It is sad that Cena had to go out on a stretcher instead of a planned vacation. I wouldn't be surprised to see Kane, Mark Henry, Jeff Hardy, Umaga, Edge, Jericho, Triple H or The Undertaker looking at Randy when the bell sounds. I also wouldn't be surprised if we get a tournament or battle royal either.

Total: 4.75

Batista vs. The Great Khali (World Heavyweight Championship match, Punjabi Prison)

Wrestling: .25
Charisma: .50
Angle Depth: .25
Special: .50
Comments: This was a train wreck at Unforgiven even with Mysterio in there. This is going to be even worse. I guess it will be cool for those who attend to see the structure of the Punjabi prison. The angle is old, thus the reason for the low points in the depth department. Two weeks ago I wouldn't have even speculated on if Big Dave was going to lose the strap or not, but rumor has it Batista may be taking some time off, if that is the case, I could see the gold back on Khali's waist and within a month, back onto the Undertaker or Edge.


Total: 1.50

Rey Mysterio vs. Finlay

Wrestling: 1.00
Charisma: 1.00
Angle Depth: .50
Special: 1.50
Comments: This match will more than likely steal the show. They are two well gifted, veteran athletes making the best out of a weak roster and weaker angle. Don't be surprised if JBL gets involved in this one and costs Rey the win.

Total: 4.00

HHH vs. The Returning Umaga

Wrestling: .75
Charisma: 1.00
Angle Depth: .75
Special: 2.00
Comments: This is not going to be a technical floor show, nor a high spot fest. This one is going to be in the trenches, inside the blood, sweat and tears of the ring. It is going to be fist against fist and possibly chair vs. Sledgehammer when all is said and done. A "sloberknocker" one might say. HHH will win but Umaga will look strong.

Total: 4.50

Candice Michelle vs. Beth Phenoix (Women's Title)

Wrestling: 1.00
Charisma: 1.00
Angle Depth: .75
Special: 1.00
Comments: These two have had one of the best female feuds in the last two years. It has been a really nice slow build and we are in the middle of the feud, not the beginning or the end. Look for Phoenix to take the title at No Mercy and then lose it at Survivor Series back to Candice Michelle or to Mickey James. Maybe Lillian will rock Beth with her microphone to get back at Beth for the issues at Raw!

Total: 3.75

CM Punk vs. Big Daddy V (ECW Title)

Wrestling: 1.00
Charisma: 1.00
Angle Depth: 1.00
Special: 2.00
Comments: Though V got in this title scene in a bad way, this was a fantastic angle on the sci-fi ECW show. I loved the tournament idea to see who was number one contender. I expected Dreamer to be given his walking papers in a swerve, but I thought it would be to get Morrison back on PPV and with the title. I think after all the hard years Mable/Viscera/Big Vis/The Love Machine/Big Daddy V has given to the WWE, he deserves this spot. CM Punk will retain. I know you are wondering why this match gets 5.00. It is because both are sound wrestlers and they use what they have. Punk has technique and quickness. V has agility and girth. It is going to be a solid match and could steal the show if the fans allow it too. The angle, while a swerve was well done and both have a ton of charisma and character development. (Note: This is the first time I've given a full five a match I believe, so congratulations Mr. V and Mr. Punk)

Total: 5.00

ENTIRE PPV TOTAL: 23.50

The Verdict:
I am ordering this PPV Sunday and I wasn't originally going to. I am looking forward to the surprise of the Raw Championship and the whole US222 thing. I think the ECW championship is going to be worth a watch and there really isn't a bad match on the card…wait, sorry, forgot about Big Dave and Big Khali. Even so, this is one that is worth it. Usually if a PPV comes under 25 points I don't order it. However, WWE has only announced six matches and I just can't imagine that we are only going to see six matches. There are some big names that aren't on the card and that just tells me something is up � Carlito, Kennedy, Henry, Kane, Undertaker, Jeff Hardy. MVP, Matt Hardy. Cade and Murdoch, London and Kendrick, The Highlanders, Deuce and Domino…the list goes on and on. It is going to be really interesting and I truly think history is going to be made; maybe I'm wrong or just hopeful. We'll see!

Definitions of the Category's �
Charisma � This is how well the wrestlers involved in the match do outside the ring. Who are they? Are they a defined character? Do we as fans care for them? How are they on the mic?

Angle Depth � This takes into consideration how long an Angle has gone on, and is it stale. Is it something fresh and interesting?

Wrestling � This is purely about the competitors wrestling ability. How good are they? Can they really sell their move set? Will I be wowed by them?

Special � This category really takes into consideration everything else. For instance, is this a gimmick match, and just based on that alone do we as fans want to see it? Are we getting something unusual or spectacular? For instance, if we knew Ric Flair was going to retire at this PPV and it was going to be a submission match against HHH with Harley Race as H's manager, the special category points would be huge. Bottom line is this category takes into affect a lot of what I say in the comments sections and gives it a numerical value.

Vince McMahon/William Regal Segment We open No Mercy kind of like we typically open RAW, with Vince McMahon coming to the ring, this time with William Regal. Vince recapitulates the John Cena injury situation and says he will be out for approximately a year. He says that he will guarantee that tonight there will be a new WWE Champion. Vince says that he's going to give the people what they want. Fans chant, "Y-2-J." Vince says that he won't give them that. He then says that he presents to the people the new WWE Champion, Randy Orton. Out comes Orton. Vince hands him the belt and he raises it up in celebration. William Regal congratulates Orton on becoming new champion, and reminds him he must defend tonight, but offers Randy the option of selecting his own opponent. Fans chant, "Y2J." Orton says he knows he won't be defending against John Cena, and then goes on to say that it's a good thing he can't compete because it saves him embarrassment of being defeated. Orton says nobody deserves this more than he does. He says nobody comes anywhere near…..Enter Triple H. Hunter challenges Orton to a match right now. Orton says no. Triple H addresses Vince, saying that if he's going to say he gives the fans what they want, the obviously want this match, so he suggests Vince should allow the match. Triple H then tries to play on Vince's manhood, saying he won't do it because he's a gutless, spineless coward. Vince gets infuriated and says he's on, and the match is going to happen right now.

Randy Orton [c] vs. Triple H [WWE Championship Match] The ring is cleared and Vince calls for a referee as the bell rings. Randy Orton attacks Triple H from behind to start things off. Orton in control for the early going until Hunter mounts an offensive. He tries a suplex and Orton counters with a float over, and then hits an inverted backbreaker. In the corner now, Orton mounts Hunter and chokes him blatantly. He delivers right hands, but The Game fights back. Hunter with more rights, goes to the ropes and is powerslammed by Orton. Two count for Orton. Orton hits a leaping knee drop to the sternum of the challenger. He goes for a pin and gets only two. Orton applies a rear choke now to slow the pace. Back to a vertical base go both fighters. Hunter battles free of the hold, but gets whipped to the ropes. Orton telegraphs the back body drop and gets a kick to the face, then gets clotheslined down. Triple H plants Orton on the top ropes in a seated position, and then climbs setting up a superplex. Hunter connects! Hunter goes for the cover and gets only two. Spinebuster by Triple H and another two count for him. Orton rolls out of the ring. Hunter goes after him. Orton rolls back in; Hunter climbs through the ropes but gets caught in a DDT. Orton covers and gets 2 and a half! Orton stalking for the RKO. He goes for it…misses. Hunter tries to hit a Pedigree but Orton breaks free. Hunter applies the Figure Four now! Orton gets to the ropes. We break, and The Game goes to pick up Orton, but Orton trips Hunter to the outside of the ring through the ropes. Hunter climbs the ropes now and Orton interrupts the ascent, knocking him off. Orton charges him, Hunter ducks out of the way and rolls up Orton….1….2….3! Your Winner and new WWE Champion: Triple H

Paul London, Brian Kendrick, Jeff Hardy vs. Trevor Murdoch, Lance Cade, Mr. Kennedy Murdoch and Cade introduce their new tag team partner while their opponents await them in the ring. Bell rings and we start with Cade and Kendrick. Side headlock for Kendrick. Rope to rope he goes and hits a cross body. Tag to London who leaps in and sunset flips Cade for a two count. Murdoch in with and he works on London for a bit until Jeff Hardy is tagged in and hits a whisper in the wind with the help of London's back. Murdoch hits a jawjackers on Hardy and Mr. Kennedy tagged in now. He takes it to Hardy quickly. Cade and Kendrick in now and Cade pummels him in his own corner, and scoop slams Brian. Tags in Murdoch, and he atomic drop/legdrops him onto Kendrick. Two count for Murdoch. Scoop slam hit, followed by a few knee drops. Kennedy tagged in and fasewashes Kendrick. Cade in now and plants Kendrick on the top rope, seated. Kendrick tries to fight back. He leaps toward Cade and hits flying DDT. Murdoch tagged in and Kendrick makes a leaping desperation tag to Jeff Hardy who cleans house now. London flies in and hits a standing hurricanrada on Murdoch. Kennedy tagged in and so is London who leaps in and hits a springboard dropkick across the ring on Kennedy. London is working very fast-paced as usual. Kendrick takes out Murdoch. London climbs the ropes but Kennedy catches him and sets up the Forward Samoan Roll. He hits it from the top rope and scores the pinfall for the victory.Your Winners: Mr. Kennedy, Lance Cade, and Trevor Murdoch.

M.V.P. vs. Matt Hardy [Pizza Eating Contest] Tazz is in the ring and announces that we'll be having a Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Eating contest. First he brings out the judges. Melina and Maria. He then introduces M.V.P Matt Hardy is introduced next. MVP says that he doesn't eat garbage. He then says that he is worried about Matt Hardy eating all of the pizza because he's already slower than him, older than him, and in worse shape than him. They go back and forth and about who won their prior contests. MVP guarantees he's going to win this competition. Tazz goes over the rules. He says they have two minutes to eat as much pizza as they can. They set the time, and the are off. Time expires and MVP didn't even eat one pie. Matt Hardy ate two. After the competition Matt Hardy threw up on MVP and left.

Triple H [c] vs. Umaga [WWE Championship Match] Umaga is introduced first followed by the new champion Triple H. The referee holds the belt up and Umaga takes it from him. Hunter attacks him quickly. They exchange right hands. Hunter hits a DDT. Umaga gets right back up and charges him. Triple H drops to the mat and yanks down the top rope, sending Umaga to the floor outside. Back inside now and Umaga hits a superkick to the chest of The Game, then he leaps off the bottom rope onto Hunter's chest. Umaga is strategically dishing out punishment now with punches. He goes to the second rope and attempts a flying headbutt, but Hunter moves. Triple H battles back, tries a Pedigree, but its reversed with a back body drop. Umaga charges Hunter and gets a spine buster for his troubles. The Game awaits him to arise, and kicks him in the gut, sets up a Pedigree, but its reversed into a Samoan Drop. Hunter rolls to the outside now, clutching his chest. Umaga out after him, and the fight ensues inside. Umaga slaps on a bear hug now to slow the pace. He slams down Hunter and attempts a pin, but only gets a two count. He hits a driving head butt to the ribs now. Umaga backs up and charges for a face wash, but Triple H moves and Umaga hits the ringpost. Hunter sets up a Pedigree and hits it! He crawls over and lays an arm across a fallen Umaga. 1…2…3! Your Winner: Triple H

C.M. Punk [c] vs. Big Daddy V [ECW Championship Match] Bell rings and Punk charges at Big Daddy for a lockup, but gets tossed to the outside. Big Daddy hits a cross face and spinning mat moves on Punk. Punk gets back to a vertical base and lands kicks. Big Daddy V pushes him to the corner and chops him and charges. Punk moves and climbs the ropes and hits a missile dropkick. C.M. Punk was about to make a pin attempt when Matt Striker interfered and attacked Punk. The referee rings the bell and that's the end of the match already with a disqualification. Your Winner: C.M. Punk After the match Big Daddy V beat down Punk with elbow drops and a Samoan Drop.

Finlay vs. Rey Mysterio Bell rings and the two circle the center of the ring. Finlay gets Rey in the corner, and they break. They lock up, Rey applies a top wristlock, but Finlay reverses with a European uppercut. Rey battles back with kicks to the thigh. Then he hits the ropes and boots Finlay to the head and snap mares him. He springboards to the apron, then springboards into the ring with a cross body, two count for Rey. Finlay charger Rey in the corner, and gets drop toe held into the turnbuckle. Rey delivers more kicks to the legs of Finlay who is on the ring apron. Rey leaps over the ropes and tries to sunset flip him to the floor outside but Finlay hangs on and pummels Rey. Back inside we go. Finlay applies an armbar submission to slow the pace. Finlay connects on a big clothesline and pins Rey with a knee to his temple. Two count only. Rey counters an atomic drop into a snap mare. Rey goes rope to rope and hits a flying cross-body. Rey goes for a 619. Finlay gets up and clotheslines him down. Finlay rips off a turnbuckle. The ref sees him and warns him not to do it again. Finlay grabs the shillelagh and tries to clock Rey while the ref was distracted. Rey thwarts the attempt. He sets up Finlay for the 619 and misses. Rey lands a kick and Finlay ends up across the bottom rope. Rey then leaps off the top rope and hits a dropkick. Finlay falls from a seated position on the apron, straight back to the mat, back-first. Finlay's head crashes down. The referee immediately rushes out to his aid and makes the "X" logo to call for EMTs. A camera angle happens to catch Finlay though as his eyes open and he moves his head to look behind him. Apparently a camera shouldn't have gotten that. EMTs come out and place Finlay in a neck brace and place him on a stretcher. Your Winner: No contest. As Finlay gets rolled away, Finlay gets off the stretcher and attacks Rey, having obviously faked the injury. He takes a few cheap shots at Rey until he is restrained and leaves.

Candice Michelle [c] vs. Beth Phoenix [Women's Championship Match] The two lock up when the bell rings and Phoenix tosses her down. Beth then backs her into the corner and tries an arm drag, but it's blocked by Candice. Candice rolls up Beth in a victory roll but gets only two. Candice Michelle locks on an arm bar. Phoenix rolls through and tries to pick her up for a powerbomb while still in the hold but instead drops an elbow on her. She charges Candice in the corner and gets an elbow to the face from Candice. Candice climbs the ropes and hits a cross-body, but is caught in mid air and slammed down. Two count for Phoenix. Beth picks up Candice and rams her in the corner. Candice sunset flips her and gets a two count. Candice hits a back suplex and pins Candice Michelle for the victory. Your Winner and new champion: Beth Phoenix

Batista [c] vs. Great Khali [World Championship Match] Both men within the confines of the structure as the outer cage lowers. Bell rings and Batista slides in to attack Khali. Batista shoulder blocks Khali who falls backward and gets caught in the ropes. Batista pummels him until Khali gets a boot up in his defense. Khali chops Batista and calls for the door of the first cage to be opened. HE now has one-minute go get outside of the first structure or else the door locks for good for the rest of the match. Khali is held back by Batista. The two minutes elapse and that door slams shut and is padlocked for good now. Khali drops a leg on Batista but he rolls away, and then gets to his feet and Spears Khali. Batista calls for a second door to open. He has two minutes to exit through the door of the first structure. Khali catches him and holds him back, by clocking him across the chest. Khali lifts Batista against he cage and chokes him. Two minutes elapse and the second door is now locked shut. Great Khali chokes Batista with a rope now and then gets a leather strap and begins to whip Batista across the back. Khali calls for the third door to open. The time limit begins. Batista catches Khali and holds him back. Time expires and the door shuts and locks. Batista now has the leather strap and unloads with a fury of lashes. Batista now starts to climb the inner structure. Khali climbs and takes him down. Batista slides down to his feet, standing in the corner. Batista in position to powerbomb Khali in the corner, but Khali pummels him, causing him to fall to the ground. Khali now applies the Vice Grip hold on Batista. Khali calls for the fourth and final door to be opened as he wears down Batista. Out of desperation, Batista low blows Khali and now Batista begins his crawl to the door. Khali gets to his feet and as Batista crawls through the opening he slams the door down across Batista's back. The time elapses and the door is shut and locked. All four doors are now locked up, and the only way to escape the first structure is to climb over the top. Khali climbs, Batista trips him up and he falls to the mat. Batista climbs. Khali climbs next to him and tosses him down to the mat as he falls back first. Khali to the top now, and begins to climb out of the inner structure and he does so and gets out of the ring. Now he has to climb the outside structure. Batista quickly scales the inner structure as Khali nears the top of the second structure. Batista makes a spider-man leap from the inner structure to the top of the outer structure as Khali climbs over the outer structure. Batista gets over the second cage. The two are racing to the floor now. Batista dropping quickly and wins the race to the floor, and gets over both cages before Khali. Your Winner: Batista

Triple H [c] vs. Randy Orton [WWE Championship Last Man Standing Match] The bell rings as both men stand in the center of the ring and stare each other down. Suddenly they begin by exchanging right hands. Match takes to the outside quickly and Triple H quickly tries to set up a Pedigree on the ramp. Orton gets free and spine busts Triple H down across the metal. Back inside the ring now, and Orton works on the ribs of Triple H. Hunter falls through the ropes to the outside and Orton back body drops Hunter kidneys-first across the fan barricade. The referee begins a count while Hunter is down. But The Game starts to fight back with right hands now. We go back inside the ring again and Orton is taking it to The Game who counters with a face buster to gain some momentum. Orton switches momentum right back though with the inverted backbreaker. Orton connects with a thunderous uppercut and goes back to work on the ribs of Triple H. Orton grabs some cable wire and chokes The Game with it. Outside the ring, on the announce table, Orton tried to hit the RKO but instead Triple H shoved him off, sending him through the ECW announce table. Referee begins the 10 count and gets to nine before Randy gets to his feet. Triple H hits a Spine buster on the outside of the ring. Referee commences the 10 count again. Orton gets up at nine. Hunter gets the steel ring steps and takes a running start, ramming Randy with it. Referee counts Orton down, and again he's up at nine. Triple H sends him back inside the ring now. Triple H gets a chair and slides inside the ring, winds up, but gets kicked in the gut by Orton, who follows up with a DDT on The Game onto the steel chair. Orton up, and stomping Triple H in the corner. Orton sets up the chair in the middle of the ring. Orton sets up an RKO on the chair and connects! Referee counts down Triple H. Hunter gets up at nine. Triple H crotch chops Orton, despite being a blood mess who can barely stand. Hunter then falls to the mat. Orton is calling for the kick to the face of a fallen Triple H. The Game catches his foot as he swings. Orton tries to get free but Hunter gets to his feet holding it with some potential power a-la Hulk Hogan. He short arm clotheslines Orton and takes him to the outside, ramming his head repeatedly against the announce table. He then rolls Orton on the announce table and tries to set up a Pedigree, but Orton rolls off the table. He then sets up the Pedigree on the floor, but Orton reverses into a slingshot of Hunter into the ringpost. The game sets up Orton with his head in the crook of the steel steps v-shaped back. Hunter then hits a con-chair-to on Orton. The referee counts Orton down. He starts to get to his feet by nine and gets up. Hunter comes outside the ring and puts Randy on the table. He tries a Pedigree but suddenly Orton reverses into an RKO. Referee counts down Triple H and he tries to get up by using the ring apron, but cannot get to his feet by a 10-count. Your Winner and new Champion: Randy Orton


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WWE Championship: Triple H def. Randy Orton (c) by roll-up to win his sixth WWE Title.
Bonus 6-Man Tag: Mr. Kennedy, Lance Cade, & Trevor Murdoch def. Jeff Hardy, Paul London, & Brian Kendrick by Mr. Kennedy pinning Paul London following the Kenton Bomb.
ECW Championship: CM Punk (c) def. Big Daddy V by DQ when Matt Striker interferes.
Deep Dish Pizza Eating Contest: Matt Hardy def. MVP
WWE Championship: Triple H (c) def. Umaga by pin following the Pedigree to retain.
Finlay & Rey Mysterio fight to a No Contest.
Women's Championship: Beth Phoenix def. Candice (c) by pin following the cradle suplex to win her first Women's Title.
World Heavyweight Championship: Punjabi Prison Match: Batista (c) def. The Great Khali to retain.
WWE Championship: Last Man Standing: Randy Orton def. Triple H (c) to win his second WWE Title.