I just got back home from Vengeance, and figured I'd send you some notes from the PPV.

Got there at 7:30, and the Lillian came out around 7:45. She told us we had a "Special" Bonus Match. Of course it turned out to be "The Model of Excellence" Rob Conway vs. Val Venis. Rob got booed, and Val is way over. Val wins with the fisherman suplex.

Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler came out next, to their own music. Lillian then told us we were going live on Pay Per View, in 60 seconds. So No Star Spangle Banner, I don't know if anyone noticed.

They showed the opening video package, and for the first time in Charlotte History that I remember, they had opening pyro which is loud. Orton got a good number of boos, Angle got a decent pop. Note to WWE: No matter how many times you change Kurt Angle's music, the fans will still chant "You Suck". The 8 Consecutive Rolling German Suplexes was very impressive, my section was chanting for 2 more. I wasn't sure what body part was breaking first, Orton's shoulder or Angle's Neck. I don't understand why Kurt Angle is jobbing cleanly to Mr. Anger Management Himself Randy Orton either.

Umaga vs. Eugene

The crowd loved Armando Alejandro Esssssstttttrrrrradddddaaaaa. Umaga not so much. Eugene was over, but still needs a new gimmick. The 1995 oddities didn't do anything for me. I tried to start a "Joe's gonna kill you" chant but no luck.

Mick Foley vs. Ric Flair

The Foley story time promo was 2 weeks too late. I knew before the match, that Foley would do the Hardcore stuff. I wish the match would have gone longer. I'm just glad Foley didn't attempt a dropkick or anything like that. I hope that's not Flair's last match in Charlotte.

The Carlito/Maria/Torrie segment in the back was funny. The crowd loved it.

Shelton Benjamin vs. Carlito vs. Johnny Nitro

Hands down Match of the Night. Crowd was into it, and Carlito was way way over. Speaking of Carlito (I don't know if they show this on Camera) during Melina's Famous Entrance, Carlito was laying on the mat, trying to get a view of Melina's Underwear. The Corner Suplex Spot and The Double Top Rope Jump by Carlito were awesome. I was a little surprised to see Johnny Nitro win, but it's wasn't a bad thing.

WWE Championship RVD vs. Edge

I felt bad for Edge/Cena when I saw they had to go on before Kane & Kane. 2nd Best Match of the night. Edge cut a great heel promo, ripping the Carolina Hurricanes, saying nobody from NC was on the team and it was won by a bunch of Canadians. The Powerbomb into guard rail was a cool spot, along with sunset flip onto the floor. I still think Edge should have won the belt, but keeping the belt on RVD was a nice surprise.