TV Review: WWE Wrestlemania 22
Published April 03, 2006
There was a classic Wrestlemania moment as Vince lay on a table and Michaels ascended a ladder to finish him off. When in position, and after a quick look to the crowd, he decided against the stunt. He climbed down much to the dismay of the live audience. The payoff was an even bigger ladder, and a garbage can stuck on the upper half of McMahon's body. Michaels climbed the ladder (at minimum 20 feet), elbow dropping the WWE's CEO not only through a table, but a garbage can the referee and staff had trouble removing.
This all occurs after both men bled all over the ring in a ridiculous and completely over the top gore fest. Even after the ladder spot, Shawn still wasn't done, planting a dose of Sweet Chin Music to McMahon's jaw. The crack was heard through the entire arena of 17,000+ before the three-count gave Michaels the win.
Spanish Announce table status: Amazingly, still standing.
Undertaker would continue his streak of Wrestlemania victories against Mark Henry in a casket match. Short and to the point, these two power fighters blasted each other with every move in their arsenal. Undertaker was not only able to pull off a Tombstone pile driver, but a Last Ride in which he would carry the 400-pounder a few feet before slamming him down. Another highlight spot was the Undertaker flying over the top rope, clearing the gigantic casket, and clothes lining Henry on the outside.
Spanish Announce table status: Against all odds, still standing.
Smackdown's main event was up next, a triple threat between Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, and Kurt Angle. The crowd began their streak of nastiness here, booing Mysterio every time he moved or landed a blow, even though he gave them everything he possibly had. Angle would own the opening moments, making both of his opponents submit. He wouldn't gain the win because of a referee distraction on both occurrences.
Really solid on every aspect, no one missed a move here. A spectacular and nearly impossible leap by Mysterio off of Kurt Angle would send Orton crashing to mat from the top rope. The match would finish in similar style, a flawlessly executed, hard, and brutal huricanrana by Mysterio. Angle loses the belt without being pinned. Eddie Gurrero's wife and Chavo Gurrero would greet Mysterio as he exited the stage to a disrespectful crowd.
Spanish Announce table status: Magically still standing.
A Playboy pillow fight would prove to be the night's useless moment, pitting Torrie Wilson and Candice Michelle against each other. Aide from a stinkface from Torrie's dog and the bed being flipped over on top of Michelle, this was a terrible lead in to the main event.
- TV Review: WWE Wrestlemania 22
- Published: April 03, 2006
- Type: Review
- Section: Video
- Filed Under: Video: Comedy, Video: Action, Video: Performing Arts, Video: Sports, Video: Television
- Writer: Matt Paprocki
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Wrestlemania 22 was one of the greatest nights in wwe history. Up to this point no Wrestlemania was able to top Wrestlemania 17, but I think Wrestlemania 22 surpased it.
The highlights of the night were the spear to Mick Foley threw a flamming table, Shawn Michaels hitting an elbow from a 20 ft ladder onto Vince and John Cena making the Game tap out. This Wrestlemania definately lived up to all the hype.