Elimination Chamber 2011 DVD Review

DVD Review – WWE Elimination Chamber 2011


By Phil Allely

WWE’s Elimination Chamber Pay-Per-View is traditionally the last chance for some of the company’s superstars to get noticed before the event of the year that is WrestleMania. This year was like every other one for any performer that wasn’t already lined up for the big event, whilst some matches had already been set for the biggest event of the WWE calendar, some were still up for grab and for those fortunate enough to be on the card, maybe there was a chance to strut your stuff and get yourself noticed.

The added factor of two matches being held inside the harsh confines of the steel structures of course made things all the more important. Although considering the new WWE attitude to blood and violence, the roster involved did have their work cut out for them.

Elimination Chamber already has a warm spot in the hearts of many (since its broadcast) as it is the penultimate event that Edge participated in. The World Heavyweight Champion having retired due to a severe neck injury after Mania the past April.

Edge did of course go on to successfully defend his treasured gold at WrestleMania and in turn retire as champ. Here though at Elimination Chamber he faced Rey Mysterio, Big Show, Kane, Drew McIntyre and Wade Barrett in the first chamber match of the night. The action was well choreographed and each man shone. Christian appearing to save a match winning Edge from a post-match beat-down by a Mania bound Alberto Del Rio was nice bonus too.

Elsewhere on the card Kofi Kingston tried his best to outsmart a confident Del Rio in a decent bout. Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov lost their tag team titles to the Corre duo of Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater in a decent if unimaginative scrap, and long-time colour commentator Jerry Lawler battled the Miz for the WWE Championship. Lawler and Miz gelled very well in this one, making the King’s attempt at gaining the title almost a reality on numerous occasions.

The main event was of course for that all important WM XXVII title shot. Here we saw some intense action, including a crazy human highlight reel performance by John Morrison against Heavyweight Champion John Cena, and a nice series of moves between challengers Randy Orton, R Truth, CM Punk and Sheamus.

Elimination Chamber was one of the better WWE events of the year to date. It built things up nicely for WrestleMania and it ended up being one of Edge’s final PPPV’s as well. For collectors this release is a must have item, the matches are all intense, they do their job perfectly and progress storylines too.

WWE Elimination Chamber 2011 is available now from ww.silvervision.co.uk

Prices are DVD £17.99 and Blu-ray £24.99