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Survivor Series 2008: A Thrilling Night of Wrestling
TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, Massachusetts - November 23, 2008
In a night filled with surprises and intense matches, World Wrestling Entertainment brought the heat to the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts for Survivor Series 2008. The sold-out crowd was treated to six thrilling matches, including two tag team elimination bouts and a pair of championship encounters.
Match One: Survivor Series Ten-Man Tag Team Elimination Match
The night kicked off with a high-flying affair as Cryme Tyme (R-Truth and Jimmy Chetta), Rey Mysterio, Shawn Michaels, and The Great Khali took on John Bradshaw Layfield, John Morrison, Kane, Montel Vontavious Porter, and The Miz. In the end, it was Cryme Tyme's R-Truth who emerged victorious, pinning MVP to earn the win for his team in a thrilling 18:05 match.
Match Two: Survivor Series Ten-Man Tag Team Elimination Match
The Divas took center stage next as Beth Phoenix, Candice Michelle, Jillian Hall, Kelly Kelly, and Mickie James battled Maria, Maryse, Michelle McCool, Natalya, and Victoria. This one was over in a flash, with Beth Phoenix delivering a vicious Glam Slam to Natalya at the 9:30 mark.
Match Three: Casket Match
In a battle of behemoths, The Undertaker faced off against The Big Show. These two giants went toe-to-toe for over 12 minutes before Taker finally dispatched his opponent with a thunderous Tombstone Piledriver. The Deadman then sealed the deal by slamming Big Show's body into a casket, earning the win.
Match Four: Survivor Series Ten-Man Tag Team Elimination Match
Cody Rhodes, Mark Henry, Randy Orton, Shelton Benjamin, and William Regal took on Batista, CM Punk, Kofi Kingston, Matt Hardy, and R-Truth in another brutal tag team elimination match. In the end, it was Orton who earned the win for his team, pinning R-Truth at the 16:15 mark.
Match Five: WWE Title Triple Threat Match
The night's main event featured Edge challenging both Triple H and Vladimir Kozlov for the WWE Championship. This one was a wild ride from start to finish, with all three competitors giving it their all. In the end, Edge emerged victorious, pinning Kozlov after delivering a spear and followed up with a second rope hangman's neckbreaker.
Main Event: World Heavyweight Title Match
The night closed out with John Cena putting his title on the line against Chris Jericho. This one was an intense back-and-forth affair, but in the end, it was Cena who came out on top, delivering an Attitude Adjustment to secure the win and retain his championship.
Overall, Survivor Series 2008 was a fantastic show from start to finish, featuring a mix of high-flying action, intense brawls, and thrilling championship encounters. The sold-out crowd in Boston went home happy, and we can't wait to see what WWE has in store for us next.
Final Grade: A-
Best Match: Edge vs. Triple H vs. Vladimir Kozlov (WWE Title Triple Threat Match)
Match of the Night: Cryme Tyme, Rey Mysterio, Shawn Michaels, and The Great Khali vs. John Bradshaw Layfield, John Morrison, Kane, Montel Vontavious Porter, and The Miz (Survivor Series Ten-Man Tag Team Elimination Match)
Card Details
- Date: 23 Nov 2008
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: TD Banknoth Garden
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 23 Nov 2008
Matches
Cryme Tyme, Rey Mysterio, Shawn Michaels and The Great Khali defeat John Bradshaw Layfield, John Morrison, Kane, Montel Vontavious Porter and The Miz in a Survivor Series Ten Man Tag Team Elimination Match
Match Time: 18:05Beth Phoenix, Candice Michelle, Jillian Hall, Kelly Kelly and Mickie James defeat Maria, Maryse, Michelle McCool, Natalya and Victoria in a Survivor Series Ten Man Tag Team Elimination Match
Match Time: 09:30The Undertaker defeat The Big Show in a Casket Match
Match Time: 12:45Cody Rhodes, Mark Henry, Randy Orton, Shelton Benjamin and William Regal defeat Batista, CM Punk, Kofi Kingston, Matt Hardy and R-Truth in a Survivor Series Ten Man Tag Team Elimination Match
Match Time: 16:15Edge
(C)
defeat Triple H and Vladimir Kozlov in a WWE Title Triple Threat MatchJohn Cena
(C)
defeat Chris Jericho in a World Heavyweight Title Match