The Wrestlepalooza event, which marked the beginning of WWE’s Premium Live Events, offered a night full of action and surprises. Here’s a detailed analysis of the most outstanding matches.
Wrestlepalooza Results and Analysis
The event, held at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, featured a varied card with individual and team matchups, as well as the return of emblematic figures.
Women’s World Championship: Iyo Sky vs. Stephanie Vaquer
Result: Vaquer defeated Sky by a count of three.
Rating: B+
This match was an exceptional display by two of WWE’s best female wrestlers. The first half was a chess game where counterattacks were key. Vaquer focused on attacking Sky’s knee, gaining an advantage. Sky responded with knee strikes and a Spanish Fly, but her knee failed her in an Over The Moonsault, allowing Vaquer to apply a Spinal Tap for the victory. A match worth watching.
Tag Team Match: The Usos vs. The Vision
Result: The Vision defeated The Usos by a count of three.
Rating: C
The first part of the match was slow, with the focus on the decisions of the special referee, LA Knight. The action intensified after a 1-D from The Usos. Both teams exchanged Spears before Jey Uso connected with an Uso Splash, almost achieving victory. Jey suffered an accidental injury, which caused an interruption. Breakker applied a Spear to both Usos through a table, and Reed finished with a Tsunami for The Vision’s victory. Although it wasn’t a bad match, The Usos have had better performances.
Mixed Tag Team Match: CM Punk and AJ Lee vs. Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch
Result: CM Punk and AJ Lee defeated Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch by submission.
Rating: C
Mixed fights are difficult to execute from a wrestling point of view, and this was no exception. Rollins and Lynch prevented Lee from entering the ring, until Punk relieved her. Lee, after a decade out of the ring, entered the action. There was chaos and absurd moments. The fight ended with a dangerous spot where Lynch threw Lee from a table, which broke. Lee returned to the ring and submitted Lynch with the Black Widow. Although the match lasted almost 30 minutes, it was exciting to see Lee back. The next step could be a challenge from Lee to Lynch for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre
Result: Rhodes defeated McIntyre by a count of three.
Rating: C
The main event, surprisingly short (15 minutes), failed to reach its full potential. The story focused on a head injury to Rhodes, but it didn’t affect the outcome. McIntyre injured his leg, preventing him from applying a Claymore Kick, allowing Rhodes to execute the Cross Rhodes for the victory. This match felt more like a SmackDown main event.
Individual Match: John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar
Result: Lesnar defeated Cena by a three count.
Rating: C-
The seventh singles match between Cena and Lesnar seemed more like a prelude than a real fight. Lesnar dominated, applying several F-5s for a resounding victory. The match lasted 9 minutes and featured few moves.
Overall Rating of WWE Wrestlepalooza: C
The fight between Vaquer and Sky saved the event from being average. However, other fights were disappointing or served to build future rivalries. Although epic moments were promised, the event did not fully meet expectations.
