Full review
Being there was an awesome experience. Got to meet fans from everywhere. A lot of fans from Mexico, all there to see Dom. Added bonus was that’s my name, so they all were extra cool w me. I got a lot of “now that’s a dope name” lol which is weird bc I’ve never gotten that until Dirty Dom…
Our section was awesome. Lots of jokes, fun, and great chants. They tried so hard to get a “Dom ain’t shit” chant going but it never took off… they also tried to get a “you’re a woman” chant for Becky but that def didn’t take off but got many laughs.
Although we had good seats, the angle of the ring and cage made it difficult to see, so we mainly watched the screen above the ring.
We were disappointed that there wasn’t the cages for them, but the format they used felt like a royal rumble. So that was kinda cool.
The Women’s War Games:
This was a good match. It started mad slow though. I think everyone got some good pops for their entrances, Lash got crickets. But they responded well to her inring work, which I enjoyed. They made her look like a powerhouse.
Kairi Sane stood out to me the most, outside of Iyo. Her work and her antics made me love her. Her mocking of the ladies was great. Iyo got a big pop. We had some good Iyo chants we started, idk if it translated on tv.
The right team won.
4/5
Dirty Dom vs Cena:
Easily the match of the night. Overbooked but in the most best way possible. The pop for Dom was great, but the fun was still everyone had to chant that Dom sucks and boo him at times. But it felt 50/50 being there, they cheered really for both guys.
Cena took a minute to come out. Crowd was getting a bit restless lol but they let that marinate and I’m glad they did. Him coming out got me a bit emotional, I teared up ngl…surprised myself there lol
When Dom faked his injury, we couldn’t believe it. Of course, it looked real. Coming off the Penta injury, we thought it was legit. He did land bad (as planned) and so he had us all fooled.
I genuinely thought the ladies were buying filler time, an audible, while they figured out what to do. But after a bit, we kinda knew.
Props to Cena for putting the girls over.
Liv got a big pop. The ladies in my section were screaming. Liv slapping Dom, Liv doing the entire Cena heel turn (awesome way to pay homage to him) was fantastic. We def were all left happy after that. Lots of celebration in my section when Dom won.
5/5
Stephanie Vaquer vs Nikki Bella:
Literally, the bathroom and food break for everyone.
Half my section (and son) left.
I stayed and watched it all. I actually enjoyed it. Steph carried, but Nikki didn’t do bad at all. But let’s be honest, this could’ve been a squash.
What made it really entertaining was the guy next to me. He really wanted them ladies lol
3/5
The Men’s War Games:
So stupid it was stacked like this, so it made it more fun. I dunno if Brock didn’t wanna stand in a cage so that’s why they didn’t do it, but I think it would’ve been funny as hell to see those heels in the cage.
Punk being first shocked me, thought we’d get Jey first to pump up the crowd. I watched it back on tv, didn’t sound like they were singing loud, but inside it did.
Punk got mopped the entire match, which I appreciated. Giving the boys more shine is what was needed there.
Jey came out, everyone popped. I hate the guy but the atmosphere was just too much and I was YEETING too. (I swore to myself I wouldn’t, I am disappoint.)
Cody off the top of the cage for his entrance was crazy. They let him bump like that and I liked it.
Brock and Roman were the ultimate aura stars of the night. Brock leaving the cage to fight Roman was so bad ass. Loved it.
Cody and Punk gave us color, didn’t feel like it was violent enough for that but it was cool.
Crowd was still hot. They were all night.
The mystery guy (we now know is Theory) had us shook. When he stomped, everyone went crazy. Our section tried to get the Seth “ooooh whoaoh” going but it fizzled out quicker than it started. The guy jumped out the ring, it ends and we waited… and waited… and nothing. Boos came from all around.
4/5 (a reveal would’ve made it 5/5 I think)
I’ll boost this to a 8.5/10 now. It was really good, could’ve been great… just a few minor tweaks could’ve been done like having a proper elimination for the two war games would’ve been better, it ended so early, so we could’ve used that extra time.
But the format they had, they totally could’ve had one of the Cena tournament matches… but whatever.
I’m glad I was there because I think that’s what enhanced it so much more for me. I think watching at home, it would’ve felt subpar. But being engaged w the fans and environment made it the most memorable WWE event I’ve been to so far. (Only my 3rd event)
