WWE RAW 4/24/06
1. Rob Van Dam/Carlito/Charlie Haas vs. Matt Stryker/Shelton Benjamin/Chris Masters
I got this “best 6 man tag of year” feeling right when this kicked off. I need to turn that “best of” switch off for every match that gives me a quick boner. Nonetheless, pretty fucking cool match in spots. When the chaos insued as all six men got involved it went to shit. And why is RVD pinning Shelton when Matt Stryker is out there, I will never know. **
2. Shawn Micheals vs. Shane McMahon
Doesn’t even come close to the SNME match. And Shane gets to do what? Top rope moves through a table? Back breaker into a neck breaker? And the rest of the WWE gets to kick and punch? I’ll give VKM the credit at the end there with the spotlight and the high angle shot. But that’s about it. **1/2
3. Umaga vs. Steve Lewington
This match was OK for a squash. Flair vs. Umaga should be interesting. Flair’s gotta go over for his supposed one last shot, IMO.
4. John Cena/Edge/Triple H vs. The Spirit Squad
Could be one of the worst matches I have seen all year. This is not acceptable for a global level promotion, on TV, as the final selling point before a PPV. HHH and Cena rolling around on the mat? Ridiculous. 1/2*
