WWE Bragging Rights 2009
Bragging Rights (2009) was a PPV presented by THQ's WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2010. It took place on October 25, 2009 at the Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was the first Bragging Rights event. A Bragging Rights trophy was awarded to the show that won the most matches. Matches included Raw's US Champion The Miz versus SmackDown's IC Champion John Morrison, SmackDown's team of Michelle, Beth and Natalya versus Raw's team of Melina, Kelly and Gail, and Raw's team of Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Big Show, Cody Rhodes, Jack Swagger, Kofi Kingston and Mark Henry versus SmackDown's team of Jericho, Kane, R-Truth, Matt Hardy, Finlay, Tyson Kidd and David Hart Smith. The show also contained three world championship matches including the main event where Randy Orton defended against John Cena in an Anything Goes Iron Man match for the WWE Championship, and The Undertaker defended against CM Punk, Rey Mysterio and Batista in a Fatal Four-Way match for the World Heavyweight Championship.
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Plot Summary
WWE Bragging Rights 2009 was the inaugural event of its kind, showcasing inter-brand competition between RAW and SmackDown. The show featured a main event 'Bragging Rights' winner take all match between the champions of both brands, as well as several other high-stakes matches determining brand supremacy. The event aimed to establish bragging rights for the WWE's top weekly television programs.
Critical Reception
As a newly introduced event, WWE Bragging Rights 2009 received a mixed reception. While some praised the concept of inter-brand competition and specific matches, others criticized the booking decisions and the overall execution of the 'bragging rights' theme. The event is often remembered for John Cena becoming the first-ever Bragging Rights winner.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for the concept of inter-brand competition.
- Criticized for some controversial booking decisions, particularly involving John Cena.
- Memorable for establishing the 'winner take all' match for brand supremacy.
Google audience: Audience reception for WWE Bragging Rights 2009 was varied. Many fans enjoyed the high-profile matches and the concept of RAW vs. SmackDown, especially the main event. However, some viewers expressed disappointment with the outcome of certain matches and felt the 'bragging rights' narrative could have been stronger.
Fun Fact
This was the first and only WWE pay-per-view event to be named 'Bragging Rights'.
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