#2: WWE New Year’s Revolution (2006)
Another similar aspect shared was how underwhelming the show was, but with a memorable ending. Much similar to the previous year, there were too many forgettable matches. The show opened with a screwy finish in which Edge lost to Ric Flair via disqualification, thus Flair retained the Intercontinental Championship. Trish Stratus retained her Women’s Championship against Mickie James in a sufficient bout.
Jerry Lawler beat Gregory Helms in what was a dull match, followed by Triple H picking up a win over Big Show. Shelton Benjamin against Viscera was a filler match, ending with Benjamin getting the win. Another cool down, filler that came in the show was a Fatal 4 Way Bra and Panties Gauntlet Match, won by Ashley Massaro. Massaro’s match featured Maria, Torrie Wilson, Candice Michelle, and Victoria.
New Year’s Revolution closed with another Elimination Chamber Match. This time, it was for the WWE Championship, defended by John Cena against Kurt Angle, Shawn Michaels, Kane, Carlito, and Chris Masters. Angle’s shocking early elimination changed the landscape of the whole bout. Both Carlito and Masters looked strong as young talent, eliminating both Kane and Shawn Michaels. Cena prevailed after Carlito betrayed Masters, but Cena’s night wasn’t over yet.
Mr. McMahon came out to state that Edge was cashing in his Money in the Bank Briefcase. Edge’s cash-in on John Cena was a memorable moment as it was the first time a cash-in happened in WWE history. It was also the first time Edge became the WWE Champion, which led to his rise to superstardom at greater heights.
