WWE Pay-Per-View Season 22 Episode 14 Survivor Series 2006
- November 26, 2006
Survivor Series 2006 is the 20th anniversary of the event that bears its name, and the 14th episode of the 22nd season of WWE's annual pay-per-view extravaganza. The show was held on November 26, 2006, at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and features some of the biggest names in professional wrestling at the time.
The main event of the show is a traditional Survivor Series elimination match between Team DX (Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, and CM Punk) and Team Rated-RKO (Edge, Randy Orton, Johnny Nitro, Mike Knox, and Gregory Helms). The two teams had been feuding for months leading up to the event, with DX (D-Generation X) playing the roles of the fan favorites, and Rated-RKO the villains. The match is a wild, chaotic affair, with each member of both teams getting a chance to shine. The highlight of the match comes when Triple H hits Orton with his signature Pedigree finishing move, leading to DX's elimination of the entire Rated-RKO squad.
Another highly anticipated match on the card is the first-ever "Champion of Champions" match between WWE Champion John Cena and World Heavyweight Champion King Booker. Cena and Booker had been feuding for several months leading up to the event, with Booker claiming to be the true king of the wrestling world. The match is a hard-hitting affair, with both men exchanging blows and near falls throughout. In the end, Cena is able to hit Booker with his finisher, the Attitude Adjustment, and become the first-ever Champion of Champions.
Other matches on the card include a SmackDown vs. Raw match between WWE's two flagship brands, pitting Superstars from each roster against each other. The match features stars like Batista, Rey Mysterio, and the Undertaker for SmackDown, and John Cena, Kane, and Big Show for Raw. In the end, SmackDown emerges victorious, with Mysterio pinning Randy Orton to secure the win.
The show also features a Women's Championship match between Mickie James and Lita. Lita is in the midst of her retirement tour, having announced that she will be leaving WWE at the end of the year, and is looking to go out on top by winning the title. James, however, is up to the challenge, and the two engage in a hard-fought battle. In the end, James is able to catch Lita off guard and hit her with a DDT to retain her championship.
Finally, the show features a Cruiserweight Championship match between champion Gregory Helms and challenger Matt Hardy. The two had been embroiled in a feud for several weeks leading up to the event, with Helms claiming that Hardy was undeserving of a title shot. The match is a fast-paced affair, with both men showcasing their high-flying skills. In the end, Hardy is able to hit Helms with his Twist of Fate finishing move to become the new Cruiserweight Champion.
Overall, Survivor Series 2006 is a fantastic show that features some of WWE's biggest stars at the time. The traditional Survivor Series match is a chaotic and enjoyable affair, while the "Champion of Champions" match and Women's Championship match are both excellent displays of athleticism and storytelling. Fans of WWE's classic era will surely love this show, which serves as a reminder of just how fun and entertaining professional wrestling can be.