[2009-05-17-WWE-Judgment Day] CM Punk vs Umaga

[Superstar Sleeze]

CM Punk vs Umaga - Judgment Day 2009

 

Great choice for an opener because we are in Chicago. So even during restholds, the crowd is still wicked hot for CM Punk. CM Punk is a great traditional pro wrestler. He does a great job telling a simple, but effective story. I have been signing the praises of Umaga since rewatching him. That dude knew what it meant to be a monster. What we get here is a solid David vs Goliath match. It is not going to change your world, but it is entertaining. It is elegant pro wrestling. CM Punk uses speed early to evade the Samoan Bulldozer who headbutts the canvas. Eventually, Umaga swallows his prey and sends him flying with his crazy slam. Lots of holds from Umaga early but the crowd loves Punk so it is ok. Umaga gets some great heavyweight offense. That sitdown splash on Punk during a sunset flip attempt was excellent. Punk going for the bodyslam and then Umaga crashing down with his weight was great. What I love about Umaga is that he is the king of the missed move. By missing moves, he gives his opponents opening to make comebacks. Umaga misses a headbutt, goes flying over the top rope and also hits his head on post. This allows Punk to hit his big kicks, which looked great how he was able to get his leg up so high. I liked Umaga throwing Punk off the bulldog so Punk goes to the second rope to hit the bulldog and finally get the big man off his feet. Punk should have really hit a bodyslam then to really pop the crowd. Nice springboard clothesline. Again Punk has to go aerial to get him off his feet. Really sound psychology throughout. Punk is committed to the Go 2 Sleep, but Umaga is jus too big. Samoan Drop, WICKED SUPERKICK, Ass Splash and Samoan Spike is all she wrote for the Chicago Made Punk. Perfect midcard wrestling. ***3/4