Daniel Bryan vs Randy Orton vs Batista (WWE - 4/6/2014)
Jul 12, 2021 3:48:33 GMT -5
Post by cactus on Jul 12, 2021 3:48:33 GMT -5
Although the Triple H vs Bryan match at the start of the show is the superior match, this was the perfect conclusion to the Bryan vs Authority storyline and it will probably land around 80-100 on my ballot.
Bryan is taken out at the start and the crowd isn't too bothered at seeing just Orton and Batista go at it. Batista and Orton felt more like supporting characters to the Bryan vs Authority storyline, but that's okay as there wasn't one soul in New Orleans who wasn't invested in Bryan getting his moment in the sun. Once Bryan is able to make a comeback, Triple H, Stephanie, and the crooked referee all come down to try and rain on Bryan's parade. They are both taken out by an incredible suicide dive spot, but Orton and Batista conspire to work together and they take Bryan out with gnarly looking announce table spot. Every nearfall that didn't involve Bryan winning had the Superdome gripped with anxiety, and the rush of joy when Bryan finally taps out Batista is infectious. This was overbooked and messy in places because of so much going on in and around the ring, but it was worth well in the end. ★★★★¾
Bryan is taken out at the start and the crowd isn't too bothered at seeing just Orton and Batista go at it. Batista and Orton felt more like supporting characters to the Bryan vs Authority storyline, but that's okay as there wasn't one soul in New Orleans who wasn't invested in Bryan getting his moment in the sun. Once Bryan is able to make a comeback, Triple H, Stephanie, and the crooked referee all come down to try and rain on Bryan's parade. They are both taken out by an incredible suicide dive spot, but Orton and Batista conspire to work together and they take Bryan out with gnarly looking announce table spot. Every nearfall that didn't involve Bryan winning had the Superdome gripped with anxiety, and the rush of joy when Bryan finally taps out Batista is infectious. This was overbooked and messy in places because of so much going on in and around the ring, but it was worth well in the end. ★★★★¾
