WWE TLC: Tables Ladders & Chairs 2009
TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2009) was the first annual TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs PPV. It took place on December 13, 2009 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Each main match contained a stipulation utilizing tables, ladders and chairs as legal weapons. The primary matches included Christian challenging Shelton Benjamin in a Ladder match for the ECW Championship, Sheamus challenging John Cena in a Tables match for the WWE Championship, the reigning World Heavyweight Champion, The Undertaker, defending his title against Batista in a Chair match and the main event, where Chris Jericho and The Big Show defended against D-Generation X (Triple H and Shawn Michaels) in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match for the Unified WWE Tag Team Championship. Other matches in the card included John Morrison versus Drew McIntyre for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, Michelle McCool versus Mickie James for the WWE Women's Championship and Randy Orton versus Kofi Kingston.
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Plot Summary
WWE TLC: Tables Ladders & Chairs 2009 was an annual professional wrestling event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). The event featured wrestlers competing in matches incorporating tables, ladders, and chairs. Notable bouts included Sheamus challenging John Cena for the WWE Championship and The Undertaker defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Rey Mysterio and Batista in a Triple Threat Match. The event showcased the brutal and high-risk nature of the eponymous match stipulations.
Critical Reception
While WWE TLC: Tables Ladders & Chairs 2009 was a professional wrestling event and not a film or traditional TV show, it was generally well-received by fans for its action-packed matches and unpredictable outcomes, which are characteristic of WWE programming. The event is often remembered for its high-stakes championship matches and the use of the signature match types.
What Reviewers Say
- Fans appreciated the intense and physical nature of the matches.
- The championship bouts, particularly the WWE Championship match, were highlights.
- The event delivered on the promise of high-risk spots and exciting finishes.
Google audience: Audience reception for WWE TLC: Tables Ladders & Chairs 2009 is primarily found within fan forums and discussions, where it is generally viewed as a solid entry in the TLC event series, offering the expected level of in-ring action and drama.
Fun Fact
This event marked the first time the WWE Championship match at TLC was contested under tables, ladders, and chairs rules, with John Cena defending his title against Sheamus in a Tables Match.
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