Pay-Per-View Rewind of: WWF/WWE Royal Rumble 24/01/1993 Match 2 Part 2 by AverageMansReviews - Spoiler Alarm!

Pay-Per-View Rewind of: WWF/WWE Royal Rumble 24/01/1993 Match 2 Part 2 by AverageMansReviews - Spoiler Alarm!

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Match/Stipulations: Marty Jannetty vs. Champ "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels: Singles Match for the WWF Intercontinental Championship [with Sensational Sherri as an overseer of the match neutral space of the ring.]

Match Attributes:

Match Quality: 7/10

Match Slot Storyline: 10/10

Crowd Participation: 10/10

On Commentary: Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan/"Wiesel" 10/10

Satisfying Conclusion: 10/10

Recommend Watch: 10/10

Match Total: 57/60 - this match/match slot is top-notch entertainment

Comments: as you can tell this match slot is/was a lot of entertaining fun, they went with if you were or had been watching wrestling from this time in history this will make perfect sense and if you weren't you just have to go with it. They went with the outlay of a flight/wrestling style as this feud in a nutshell Michaels turned on Jannetty and now Jannetty wants revenge. I know Jannetty takes a dive through the ring ropes and probably doesn't appear his feet off the ring as he dives through, we as the viewing audience can't see this as his feet are out of the screenshot, but we can hear something, but because this was back in time where they didn't have a lot of space to do this kind of wrestling I am not going to be too harsh here. Obviously these two commentators do a fantastic job bringing us the action and everything else. But and yet again if you are not from this time of history you will have to take my word for it. Monsoon as an ex-professional wrestler has always been wrestling as a professional sport which it is; so when he became a commentator he just carried on legitimising it as a sport before anything else, which I am not criticising that in the slightest in fact it is legendary. But consequently you do get moments of real gems from time to time; where he does point out and I am paraphrasing here; but you will get the gist of it. Heman put over on commentary that Michaels is smart for working on a body part of the left shoulder, which Monsoon points out Jannetty basically to the best of his knowledge is not a southpaw would Heenan essentially confirms he is.

Basic Results: "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels retains his WWE Intercontinental Championship here.

Basic walk-through of this event:

* Sensational Sherri running off to the back, with  Monsoon [and at some point Heenan] talking about this incident on commentary, with Sherri being far from happy with what is just taking place, with "Mean" Gene Okerlund trying to calm down the situation, with Michaels' theme music playing "Sexy Boy featuring Sensational Sherri" with competitor and champion still in the ring but eventually heading to the back quickly followed by Jannetty and referee Joey Marella as Michaels wants a word with Sherri with  Okerlund and his microphone still there, but even before anything of substance is heard here comes Jannetty to continue the fight where referees and officials had to break up this once tag team partner now enemies.

* Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan/"Wiesel": Commentary on-screen talking about this turn of events.

* Howard Finkel/The Finkel: Ring announcer saying the stipulation and the competitors

 

Pay-Per-View Rewind of: WWF/WWE Royal Rumble 24/01/1993 Match 2 Part 2 by AverageMansReviews

Pay-Per-View Rewind of: WWF/WWE Royal Rumble 24/01/1993 Match 2 Part 2 by AverageMansReviews

Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects

Match/Stipulations: Marty Jannetty vs. Champ “The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels: Singles Match for the WWF Intercontinental Championship [with Sensational Sherri as an overseer of the match neutral space around the ring.]

Match Attributes:

Match Quality: 7/10

Match Slot Storyline: 10/10

Crowd Participation: 10/10

On Commentary: Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan/"Wiesel" 10/10

Satisfying Conclusion: 10/10

Recommend Watch: 10/10

Match Total: 57/60 - this match/match slot is top-notch entertainment

Comments: all I can put here is: as you can see this match slot is highly successful and if you want to know anymore please head over to the Spoiler Alarm Version

 

Pay-Per-View Rewind of: WWF/WWE Royal Rumble 24/01/1993 Match 1 Part 1 by AverageMansReviews - Spoiler Alarm!

Pay-Per-View Rewind of: WWF/WWE Royal Rumble 24/01/1993 Match 1 Part 1 by AverageMansReviews - Spoiler Alarm!

On rotation/Warning: let's head for the landscape of the WWE; I have seen a compilation of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan/"Wiesel" let's just say in fine form mocking, I will state here and now right at the beginning of this content, I have no idea if this is Heenan or he is being fed these lines and I will be putting some rough descriptions in; the spoiler alarm version at some point or/and points. Warning there are flashing effects/colourful effects

Basic walk-through of this event:

* Gorilla Monsoon: Commentary welcomes us to this event as he is a part of our commentary team at some time on-screen; alongside Bobby "The Brain" Heenan/"Wiesel." With them discussing things, but being interrupted by the opening match/match slot

* Howard Finkel/The Finkel: Ring announcer saying the stipulation and competitors

Match/Stipulation:  The Beverly Brothers: Beau & Blake vs. The Steiner Brothers: Rick & Scott Steiner: Tag Team Match

Match Attributes:

Match Quality: 7/10

Match Slot Storyline: 7/10

Crowd Participation: 10/10

On Commentary: Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan/"Wiesel" 8/10

Satisfying Conclusion: 7/10

Recommend Watch: 7/10

Match Total: 46/60 - this match/match slot is excellent

Comments: so it begins Heenan enquirers to why is he wearing ear muffs? [Rickand his head gear] Monsoon informs Heenan; they have this back and forth, then Monsoon questions if there was a tag between the Beverly Brother which there wasn't at this time, the referee, which it looks like Bill Alfonso should have really called out on that. But as a professional Heenan doesn't need an invitation to make something out of it. Then a little later the Beverly's decided to do a tag to make the already one in the ring legal. Now I am not a professional wrestler; but I have to say the Frankenstein looks stiff as in there is a thud on the mat, as if he'd just got slightly spiked, I feel comfortable suggesting slightly based on I have seen this particular sequence many times now, on top of that you have Monsoon selling basically he has just been dropped on his head, now based on a little bit of research meaning I watched a compilation of this move/including different locations of the move and in some occasions this move came out like this. But as it relates to here and now it is slightly uncomfortable viewing, but to finish this on a higher; the crowd are hot tonight so all wrestlers have to do is wrestle and the crowd will go for it.

Basic Results: The Steiner Brothers: Rick & Scott Steiner pick up the W.

Basic walk-through of this event:

* Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan/"Wiesel": Commentary talking about what they have just seen with  The Steiner Brothers: Rick & Scott Steiner's theme music of "Pride of Michigan." Our commentary team appear on-screen Monsoon begins the build up to our next match.

*Video package voiced by "Mean" Gene Okerlund: Interviewer Jannetty and the WWE Intercontinental Champion Michaels and including that infamous and legendary The Barbershop with Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake segment

* Howard Finkel/The Finkel: Ring announcer saying the stipulations, introducing Sensational Sherry [neutral overseer] and then the competitors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pay-Per-View Rewind of: WWF/WWE Royal Rumble 24/01/1993 Match 1 Part 1 by AverageMansReviews

Pay-Per-View Rewind of: WWF/WWE Royal Rumble 24/01/1993 Match 1 Part 1 by AverageMansReviews

On rotation/Warning: let's head for the landscape of WWE; I have seen a compilation of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan/"Wiesel" let's just say in fine form mocking, I will state here and now right at the beginning of this content, I have no idea if this is Heenan or he is being fed these lines and I will be putting some rough descriptions in; the spoiler alarm version at some point or/and points. Warning there is flashing effects/colourful effects

Match/Stipulation:  The Beverly Brothers: Beau & Blake vs. The Steiner Brothers: Rick & Scott Steiner: Tag Team Match

Match Attributes:

Match Quality: 7/10

Match Slot Storyline: 7/10

Crowd Participation: 10/10

On Commentary: Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan/"Wiesel" 8/10

Satisfying Conclusion: 7/10

Recommend Watch: 7/10

Match Total: 46/60 - this match/match slot is excellent

Comments: this is a mostly strong start to this event, if you want to know anymore please head over to the Spoiler Alarm Version

The Gentlemen Thief 2026 by AverageMansReviews

The Gentlemen Thief 2026 by AverageMansReviews

Previous instalment: High Roller 2025 Link https://averagemansreviews2017.blogspot.com/2026/08/higher-roller-2025-by-averagemansreviews.html

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We are back with the Goddard Brothers: we meet Shawn [Lukas Haas:] as he needs Mason [John Travolta:] a retired criminal that really doesn't want to go back to a life of crime, but his brother needs his help, maybe the promise of just a holiday will persuade him.

Generally speaking: the storyline/script is very much of the heist variety and outlay, so with that being said there is some exposition character developments now and again from different angles and perspectives, so the framework and pacing of this 97 minutes film is designed to follow that outlay

Art, action, character developments and comedy; the location designs are of a very high standard, the main piece of art looks nice what it is and yes if you're wondering I am somewhat struggling for bits and pieces to talk about, the transport break sequence from prison and the heists including but not limited to explosions these are all reliably good; but there is one scene sequence that offers quite a lot; it is where we have these two brothers playing a game of chess; where if one wins goes on holiday with his brother, but if the other wins he has to leave his brother alone; of what we see of the chess set; it looks like a very sturdy set, they discuss things and there is a comical sprinkling in the air as this result happens; on reflection this is the most highest quality action sequence based on the fact it incorporates so many different little bits and pieces and makes it layered

Character developments and performances; and character developments and performances are by and large solid versions of what they were going for here, but as I referenced earlier, because the storyline goes from different perspectives and angles; the character developments may be solid versions, but eventually they became formulaic and a little bit annoying what were this exposition re-cap thing at the end or near to the end of this film, I mean yes it serves the purpose, but at the same time as a viewer consequently my viewing experience, I do have the right to find this a little bit annoying as well and for now all I can say is... Travolta stole the show/film this is one of those occasions where, you would hate to think where this film would have ended up without him, I will discuss this again momentarily.

This film receives: 5/10, this film is mixed; it tries to be a mixture between the Oceans and the Fast & Furious franchises, but the extreme budget version, don't get me wrong I am happy I have seen this film, but would I choose to watch it again no, Travolta definitely shows that he still has the talents and skills to pull off a clean cut and next level performance, as whenever he is on-screen he is just a maestro that keeps things going and I have just realised/found out this is the third title of a franchise; the other titles are Cash Out 2024 and then High Rollers 2025.

 

Higher Roller 2025 by AverageMansReviews

Higher Roller 2025 by AverageMansReviews

Previously instalment: Cash Out 2024 Link https://averagemansreviews2017.blogspot.com/2026/08/cash-out-2024-by-averagemansreviews.html

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We interrupt this very important wedding for important developments: briefly; this is a story of revenge as Mason Goddard/other characters [John Travolta:] with his crew do this job or the person he loves will pay the ultimate price.

Generally speaking: the storyline/script is a good reliable, the framework and pacing including comedy of this 101 sequel is mostly good, as when this film feels and looks lively and bouncy it can invite to have the smallest bits of comedy now and again, but sadly this enthusiastic nature doesn't last forever and when this film begins to slow down it may as well drive off a cliff as it never returns to what it was, in fact it just gets progressively worse and consequently costs this film marks.

Action and art; I am speculating here because I have no proof, but at the same time I think I am okay to resemble that in the opening action sequence they must have spent a pretty penny on the best action sequence that this sequel has to offer; in the form of a black Ops operation with vehicle chasing sequence with black chopper it is excellent fun and also we get a poker sequence with the usual elegance which is accompanied with high stakes poker, but yet again we have this pivot camera gliding; if I didn't like it the first time in the first instalment, what makes you think I am going to like it in this sequel?!

Character developments and performances; the character developments are solid versions of what they are meant to be, but there is one piece of character development that is best described as how it looks as if it is an afterthought and very shoehorned in at the last moment, as until it is made known we have seen no signs of it in the slightest... but it is somewhat crucial character developments and I have to say this is really lazy character developments and as they used the method of sweep it under the carpet even know this individual does right by another... they should really talk about it; so this is all pretty poor character developments really and on top of that we have the re-casting of Amelia Decker from Kristin Davis to Gina Gershon; which works much better, but yet again Travolta shows or continue to show in this franchise that he still has much to offer the film industry and is very much the driving force behind the sequel

This film receives: 4/10, this film is mixed; it is very much like the Oceans franchise or something to that effect, this film was going to get given something noticeably higher... that was before roughly around comfortably into the second half where I have already indicated it begins to slow down and then everything just jumped off a cliff minus broadly speaking the performances, so it very much ends up with this mark, there is an extra bit of in loving memory and this film has 1 Winner award to its name in the form of IFFA Awards 2025 Best Actor in Leading Role Best Actor John Travolta.

 

Cash Out 2024 by AverageMansReviews

Cash Out 2024 by AverageMansReviews

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Well this movie is a steaming pile of manure!: Briefly; Mason Goddard and Amelia Decker/another name [John Travolta and Kristin Davis:] they are on this heist that key members of the crew, but whilst on this heist things really go south.

Generally speaking: the storyline/script, the exposition character developments and/or the framework and pacing of this 92 minutes film is hard to watch... really hard to watch; The entire concept wouldn't be a bad idea, actually in theory it is a solidly good idea, but the execution is just a shower of manure really, the framework and pacing is pretty straightforward for roughly in 90 minutes film and isn't a problem as an isolated component, it is just everything else.

Action, art and comedy; the action is very generic with vehicles or guns, for the art coinciding the action I cannot stand this pivot camera gliding like thing going on, it just winds me up for its cheap and tacky execution, there are a limited moments of comedy where I actually laughed once, but I can't remember at what point.

Character developments and performances; in theory what should have happened is with the storyline/script being in theory straightforward it should have been a simple yet effective reliable character developments and solid performances to reflect those character types, but from the maybe less than 15 minutes you could sense that what should have been solid character developments and likewise performances were not going to be the case; as minus Travolta; everyone else wasn't going to be anywhere near either a solid or anywhere near his performance level, so everyone else became jarring especially Davis; her and Travolta had zero chemistry in this film and I am just going to say it as it is... she can't act, but broadly speaking this cast of characters and their performances need to do better as it does feel and look like that Travolta is just carrying everything on his back.

This film receives: 2/10, this film is poor; if you are a Travolta fan by all means take a look at this film, but outside Travolta I wouldn't expect too much and this is just a beginning of a series of films connected to these characters, so as they say the only way is up after this... or you would like to think so.