{"id":1899,"date":"2015-10-29T00:27:39","date_gmt":"2015-10-29T05:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/?p=1899"},"modified":"2015-10-29T01:48:21","modified_gmt":"2015-10-29T06:48:21","slug":"magic-memories-mania-valentino-live-at-hiac-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2015\/10\/29\/magic-memories-mania-valentino-live-at-hiac-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Magic, Memories &#038; Mania &#8211; Valentino Live at HIAC 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-1647651331\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><p><em>In the latest edition of &#8220;Magic, Memories, and Mania,&#8221; PWTorch specialist Shawn Valentino reports live from the Hell in a Cell PPV at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Find out how the imortant\u00a0L.A. audience\u00a0reacted to WWE&#8217;s not-quite-Summerslam event&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>MAGIC, MEMORIES, AND MANIA &#8211; HELL IN A CELL EDITION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This past Sunday, I was fortunate\u00a0to be at Staples Center for the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view. I was at the Superdome in New Orleans\u00a0when Brock Lesnar ended The Undertaker&#8217;s WrestleMania streak in a bad match and an awful moment, but I was anxious to see the Beast and the Dead Man face off in the Cell. I attended the show with some friends, including Rich Twilling, formerly of Prowrestling.not. Here are some live notes from my experience at the live special.<\/p>\n<p>(1) We had possibly the best seats in the arena &#8211; floor seats on the rail right next to the entrance. The only catch was that if anybody in front of us stood up, it made\u00a0it impossible to see the matches. Hopefully WWE&#8217;s production team gets wind of this. Please arrange floor seats at\u00a0an angle so we can actually see the ring!<\/p>\n<p>(2) Alberto Del Rio got a huge response, largely due to the enormous Latin population in Los Angeles. WWE undoubtedly is looking to regain some of the Hispanic demographic they have lost over the years.<\/p>\n<p>(3) John Cena was booed more than normal, and his efforts in the U.S. Title match did not help.<\/p>\n<p>(4) Roman Reigns slowly won over the crowd with a strong performance in the Cell. I still think he needs to turn heel soon.<\/p>\n<p>(5) The Divas &#8220;revolution&#8221; got a flat response. The only stand-out moment from the match was the botched huracanrana, which looked extremely dangerous.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-3222495537\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>6) People did not care about the Seth Rollins vs. Kane WWE World Title match. They need to do a much better job of booking Rollins strong as top champion.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/vip.pwtorch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/hell-in-a-cell-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1936\" src=\"http:\/\/vip.pwtorch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/hell-in-a-cell-8-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"HIACRollinsIntro\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>(7) The PPV had the feel of a one-match show, and\u00a0Taker versus Lesnar had that big match atmosphere. The Staples Center crowd favored the legendary Undertaker, but Brock had a strong following, too.<\/p>\n<p>(8) Undertaker&#8217;s entrance was absolutely unbelievable. We were close enough to feel the flames, and being by the ramp is a surreal feeling. At times, it literally felt like we could catch fire because the rising heat blew right into us. I am surprised we have not heard stories of audience injuries. WWE&#8217;s production values on these entrances are second to none.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/vip.pwtorch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/hell-in-a-cell-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1937 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/vip.pwtorch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/hell-in-a-cell-6-300x149.jpg\" alt=\"LesnarHIACIntro\" width=\"300\" height=\"149\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/vip.pwtorch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/hell-in-a-cell-email-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1938 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/vip.pwtorch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/hell-in-a-cell-email-1-300x143.jpg\" alt=\"TakerHIACIntro\" width=\"300\" height=\"143\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>(9) The main event had the fans in a frenzy, and people appreciated the efforts of both combatants. Lesnar ripping the ring apart was a unique spot that added to the drama of the event. Again, sadly, it was extremely difficult to see sitting on the floor unless you are in the front row. There needs to be a production adjustment so fans paying big prices are actually able to see the matches.<\/p>\n<p>(10) The crowd was a legitimate sell-out and most everyone was happy in the end. Brock got over as a dominant monster that will do what he needs to do to win, and Taker got over as an aging gunfighter fighting for survival. The Wyatt family entrance was impressive, and it kept the storyline moving forward to Survivor Series. Many in the arena anticipated Sting would come out, but it was not to be.\u00a0I would have preferred the show end with Taker walking out proud to a standing ovation, but having such a great view of him carried away by the Wyatts was an impressive spectacle.<\/p>\n<p>Although I had a great time at the show, I came away with the feeling that wrestling is best meant for television because the trappings of a live show create too many awkward visuals. I hate having to resort to watching the screen to see the matches. Hopefully WWE can now focus on creating better stories, otherwise it will be another unbearable period for viewers on the Road to\u00a0WrestleMania.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-2522505586\"><div id=\"pwtor-1377520125\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU FOR VISITING<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>In the latest edition of &#8220;Magic, Memories, and Mania,&#8221; PWTorch specialist Shawn Valentino reports live from the Hell in a Cell PPV at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. 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