5/5 One of the Best No Way Outs Ever!
  by Bryan Michael Carli
I give this ppv a solid A. The crowd was into it the whole night which always makes it better and the matches were awesome. Best thing about this ppv...it was hard too predict with how the matches turned out.

The first chamber match was the better one in my opinion. Undertaker, HHH and Jeff Hardy put on awesome performances. Kozlov was okay and big show was pretty good. Edge...well he was eliminated in like 4 mins which i don't think any one saw coming because it has always come down to the champ and someone else. Great spots though, great back n fourth wrestling, and it coming down to HHH and Undertaker made the match that much better. Actual match lasted like 37 mins as well. 10/10 2nd best chamber match of all time

Orton vs. Shane was a very brutal match-up. They slowly beat the living h*ll out of each other and there were plenty of spots. Orton's cut was just nasty and it played to his sick character really well. Shane going from the coast to coast to the flying elbow drop was just awesome. I have never seen anyone go from a big spot to another with in about 30 seconds. Great Match with no disappointment's...except Orton winning. 10/10

Swagger vs. Finlay was decent. Some good old school wrestling but the problem was...this match followed a chamber match and a no holds barred match that both lived up to the hype soooo this match in some ways was boring. Should of been first or 2nd or mayb just not on the card. 6.5/10

JBL vs. HBK was put together very well. There is a couple times when it seemed like HBK might just lose. HBK's wife being ringside though sitting there crying really made the match that much better. The sweet chin music that HBK hits JBL with was justas beautiful as always. Good match, very entertaining and HBK wins. 8/10

There's a lot to say about this match, first of all Edge takes Kingston's place after beating him down, Mysterio surprisingly eliminates Kane, then Y2J eliminates Knox, then here comes edge who puts on a good show with Mysterio and Y2J and then good old 8 to 9 move Cena comes in, beats the h*ll out of edge and then right when he was going to hit the F-U, Y2J hits the codebreaker which leads to the 619 and then a spear and then...guess what, Cena is gone. So guaranteed new champ. Mysterio eliminates Y2J after rolling out of the Walls of Jericho and then this is when it gets very exciting. Mysterio in my mind was MVP of last night with all his spots he pulled off. He came so close to winning on about 4 pinfalls but once he ran to Edge and was thrown into the bulletproof glass...that is when it was all said and done. Edge the n hits the spear and the guy who lost title then won another.

Overall this was a great ppv and the road to Wrestlemania is so fat very good. Be interesting to see what the two title matches are now that Edge and HHH are the guys to beat!

5/5 Average 1st Hour, Solid 2nd Hour, Excellent 3rd Hour
  by R.A. McKenzie (New York)
"No Way Out 2009" can divided up into its three individual hours.
The first one features the "SmackDown" Elimination Chamber Match
The second hour includes a No Holds Barred Match and an ECW Title contest.
The third hour has an HBK/JBL grudge match and the "RAW" Elimination Chamber Match.

I'll give you the short version first:
---HOUR #1
I think the "SmackDown" Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE Championship is solid overall, but really drags in a few spots.

---HOUR #2
I liked all three matches that occurred at this point: The No Holds Barred Match (Randy Orton v. Shane McMahon), ECW Title Match (Jack Swagger v. Finlay), and the JBL/HBK All-or-Nothing contest.

---HOUR #3
The main event was one of my favorite matches of the year ("RAW" Elimination Chamber Match for the World Heavyweight Championship).

Bottom line - This DVD is well worth a purchase.
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Still here? Alright, here's the long one. Hope it helps!

1) Elimination Chamber Match - WWE Championship
The Undertaker v. Big Show v. Vladimir Kozlov
v. Triple H v. Jeff Hardy v. Edge (champion)
---I agree with pretty much everything you've read about this contest. It starts with a great surprise, slows down for way too long once Big Show & Kozlov start beating the tar out of Jeff Hardy, and then finally picks up again once the final two wrestlers enter the match. Honestly, I think everyone will get a nice chuckle out of the early quick pinfall. I also think everyone will enjoy the last few minutes where the remaining wrestlers try everything to win. The make-or-break for you is gonna be whether you can enjoy watching Big Show & Kozlov take turns to beat down Jeff Hardy when he's all alone. It's really that simple. I've grown to appreciate it more on repeat viewings, but not by much. Overall, this is an enjoyable match, but that middle patch just killed it for me.
"6.5 / 10" (Would've been higher if it weren't for that slow middle portion)
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2) No Holds Barred
Randy Orton v. Shane McMahon
---When the February PPVs come out, the WWE has a difficult job of keeping the Royal Rumble winner in a good storyline. Using Orton as a violent jackass threatening to ruin "WrestleMania" was a good start; having him take on the McMahon family was even more fun than it should've been (at this point in time). I got into this match simply because it was violent AND believable. These two really beat each other, something you can count on in Shane's matches. There's even BLOOD, which WWE doesn't allow these days. Better get it while you can, right? I'm not sure wny I haven't scored this one higher, so I guess I'll have to rewatch it another time. I can live with that.
"7.0 / 10" (I might've underrated this one)
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3) ECW Championship
Jack Swagger (champion) v. Finlay
---First off, the crowd didn't into this one very much, and most people think this is the worst match on the card. I actually liked it, because I enjoy technical contests. I love watching Finlay's rugged style, and I haven't seen a bad match from Swagger yet. Sure it isn't the most exciting, but it's the most realistic on this PPV. There's a rumor that this match was so poorly received that Jack Swagger didn't get to defend his belt at "WrestleMania 25" because of it. If that rumor is true, then the "art" of wrestling is slowly dying. Sad news, if you ask me.
"7.0 / 10" (Give this a chance if you enjoy straight-up physical competition)
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4) All-or-Nothing Match
Shawn Michaels (Free From JBL's Contract If Victorious)
v. JBL (Earns HBK's Assets If Victorious)
---I loved this storyline from the getgo. JBL is always an entertaining character, and HBK is actually a pretty good actor when it comes to these dramatic storylines. I guess that's what I love best about this scenario: It's very compelling 'DRAMA'. Although the physical action is very good, it's the facial expressions and emotion that make it worth your time & money. However, I want to emphasize that this match isn't just about charmisa & emotion. JBL and HBK actually have a good contest, easily one of Bradshaw's best since he became the "JBL" persona. All in all, this is another fine addition to the PPV.
"7.5 / 10" (One of my favorites from 2009)
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5) Elimination Chamber Match - World Heavyweight Championship
John Cena (champion) v. Mike Knox v. Kane
v. Edge v. Chris Jericho v. Rey Mysterio
---Okay, you now know that Edge somehow is in the main event after losing his belt (he beat up Kofi Kingston out of nowhere, and stole his Chamber pod). While this might be a spoiler for some (surprise entrances like ths usually win), I don't think it hurts this main event at all. The action is fast-paced, the surprises all work, and everyone gets their chance to shine. Believe me, I could not care less about Mike Knox, but he earned his spot in this match. I'm kinda sad that Kane seems to always get the shaft in big matches like this, but he got to make an impression while he lasted. John Cena's involvement in the main event is still a shock even if you know what's gonna happen. The most popular guy on the WWE roster rarely has a role this unusual, I'll leave it at that. And when the final few participants compete for the gold...oh my goodness, what an exciting display of athleticism! Simply put, this PPV ended on a very strong note. I thought this PPV was already good, but this main event kicked it up a few notches, and is another one of my favorite matches from 2009.
"8.0 / 10" (Probably my favorite Elimination Chamber Match)
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I was worried when the opening "SmackDown" Elimination Chamber Match didn't meet my expectations. Honestly, I wasn't entirely convinced even after the next two matches entertained me. But after HBK/JBL and the "RAW" Elimination Chamber Match, I am confident that "No Way Out 2009" is sure to please everyone, even after its rough start. And to be fair, a lot of people love the "SmackDown" Chamber Match, some even calling it their favorite.

So there you have it: A PPV that is sure to please just about everybody for different reasons. "No Way Out 2009" was easily my favorite WWE PPV of the year.

4/5 The Chambers Return & Are Full Of Suprises
  by D.P. (California)
Elimination Chamber Match: WWE Champion Edge vs. Triple H vs. Undertaker vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Big Show vs. Vladimir Kozlov - This match would set off a chain of events full of suprizes thoughout the night. However, I feel that this is easily the worst Chamber match they've done because due to the 10 min. period where it was first Kozlov just beating up Jeff Hardy who didn't get in any legit offense before Big Show entered & just joined in taking turns beating up Hardy. Normally, the Chamber match is like how the Royal Rumble or Money In The Bank Ladder Match is where it's just non-stop action but that wasn't the case here as that Big/Kozlov/Hardy period just seemed to drag, got boring, and took the crowd out of it. Eventhough this match had a bunch of fun highlights like the shocking first elimination along with the final showdown at the end, it wasn't a bad chamber match but all the other ones they've done have were better. And for those history buffs, this is the first time in the history of the WWE Championship that it's ever changed hands in some type of official cage match.

Shane McMahon vs. Randy Orton - Normally when it comes to a "Shane McMahon" match, it's full of him taking a bunch of bumps weather it's in the ring, outside the ring, or the entry way with the occassional comedy relief at times but that wasn't the case here as this resembled the HBK/Jericho matches from Unforgiven & No Mercy in that this took a more serious tone instead of trying to be a hardcore weapons spotfest. This was a slow but intense brawl that saw some tables come into play, Shane's "Coast To Coast/Van Terminator" and even some blood spilled by Orton.

ECW Champion Jack Swagger vs. Finlay - Unfortunally, this is one of those incidents where your spot on the card can hurt more than help because eventhough this was a good wrestling match with both men putting on good performances with their storytelling & inring wrestling but they couldn't follow the previous two matches which lead to a dead crowd reaction. Again, good match but this would probably been recieved better if it was the opening match.

Shawn Michaels vs. J.B.L. - With the stipulation for HBK being that he could either win from or lose everything to J.B.L., this match told a great story. Bradshaw was in full mode here by willing to win any way he could by going as far taunting HBK throughout the bout & even getting in his wife's face at one moment while Shawn had to keep resisting temptation, controlling his temper, and never giving up. Good match here was based on the storyline & emotion more than the inring wrestling...which wasn't bad either.

Elimination Chamber Match: World Champion John Cena vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Edge vs. Chris Jericho vs. Mike Knox - As if the previous chamber match wasn't full of suprizes & certain highlights, this one topped it. Various highlights include what happened to Kofi Kingston, John Cena's time (or lack of) in the chamber, and Rey Mysterio being the M.V.P. of the match by putting on his best in-ring performance in over a year with his various "spiderman" moments using the chamber walls & his interaction with Edge throughout the match. This was the best chamber of the night as it had non-stop action from the beginning to middle to the end.

Bonus Match:
Unsanctioned Fight: Shane McMahon vs. Randy Orton - This was the match that you would expect from Shane McMahon as it had a quicker pace with these guys fighting on the floor & in the crowd but the real highlights here was everything that happened afterwards involving members of the McMahon family...including one that would resemble the phrase "art imitating life"

The other DVD extra was an interview with the new World Champion after the event but overall, this was the second No Way Out to use the "double chambers" concept and this event was better than last years when it came to the undercard which delievered for the most part. The RAW World Title match was what you would expect from the Elimination Chamber & even pulling out some of the best performances from people we've seen in a while (Mysterio & to a lower extent, Mike Knox) while the second one had a good beginning & great ending but got so dull...maybe even boring...during the middle but overall, the entire event was solid quality that I would recommend going to get.

5/5 No Way Out 2009
  by A. Pierre (Somewheres)
Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE Championship (Smackdown):
Edge VS Triple H VS Undertaker VS Vladimir Kozlov VS Jeff Hardy VS Big Show-The big shocker was Edge was pinned quickly by Jeff Hardy and a new champion would be crowned. I hate Edge but will admit, he puts on a good show. Kozolv comes in and bores me to tears, I fast fowarded until anther superstar entered. Big Show and Kozlov beat on Hardy for a long, boring while and do not bother to pin him but rather go after each other. Triple H comes in and cleans house and the process is repeated when Taker enters the fray. This match had a few good spots but the match was disappointing overall. I would have loved to see Hardy as champion but WWE isn't ready to let a smaller, quicker wrestler hold the belt. I know Hardy was champion for a few months but it felt as a there you happy? gesture by WWE and he lost within a few months to Edge. Triple H wins the title in the end and this is why people do not watch WWE anymore. Same people holding titles (Cena, Triple H, and Edge) and boring storylines that have been over and over again.

Randy Orton VS Shane McMahon: I've always enjoyed Shane O'Mac in hardcore matches but you know who would win the match. Still, a hell of a hardcore match.

Jack Swagger VS Finlay: I hate Hornswoggle and wish WWE would do away with him. Finaly is not a clown like Doink and he doesnt need this useless midget around him. Swagger is the next generation but needs wrestlers like Evan Bourne or Christian to shine. Finlay is a good brawler but he's old school.

JBL VS HBK: Ok, i'll admit it-JBL is a great heel. He cannot wrestle like he use to, but he can rise to occassion. This match felt more like a Raw main event rather then a PPV match up. A decent match but everyone already knew the outcome.

Elimination Chamber Match for the World Heavyweight Championship (Raw)
John Cena VS Edge VS Chris Jericho VS Rey Mysterio VS Mike Knox VS Kane: Kofi Kingston is taken out by Edge before the match and gets locked in a pod, jeez who is going win this match? I thought Kingston would be a welcome change to the match rather then have the usual suspects. Knox was a change but he is a power guy with little upside. Jericho and Mysterio steal the match and make it worthwhile. Edge of course wins in the end and even though I hate him, eight title reigns in two years? Thats a hell of a feat.

Overall, a pretty good PPV. Edge sets anther record by wrestling in two chamber matches, someone loves Edge over at the WWE offices. I'd add this to any wrestling collection.

4/5 WWE Keeps Rolling Strong On Their Way To Wrestlemania 25
  by Scotty 2 Hotty 24 (Back Woods, GEORGIA)
The Elimination Chamber Match has became an annual event now for the No Way Out PPV. Last year we witnessed two Elimination Chamber Matches to determine a new #1 contender at Wrestlemania 24. This year the Elimination Chamber Matches contested either the WWE or World Heavyweight Championship. And at this year's No Way Out, nobody saw what was to occur in both of the Elimination Chamber Matches. So both Champions John Cena and Edge were at a disadvantage from the start.

Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE Championship
Edge (C) vs. Triple H vs. Undertaker vs. Vladimir Kozlov vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Big Show
For the second time in under two years, a WWE Title Match opened up a PPV (last time was at No Mercy 2007). The biggest shocker of this match was Edge being eliminated within the first four minutes of the match. So with Edge being pinned first, we were guaranteed a new WWE Champion. Everybody has a good showing in this match, even Kozlov. Undertaker and Triple H put on a tremendous dream match for everybody that people wanted to see for a very, very long time. If they didn't performed like they did being the final two, this match could've been close being the worst ECM in history. But overall, awesome match and a great way to start things off. Match of the night for me. 5/5

No Holds Barred
Randy Orton vs. Shane McMahon
It was very nice to see Shane back in the square circle. He didn't look to be showing any rust since not wrestling in about two years or so. The match went very good but don't expect anything like Shane's previous Street Fights with the likes of Kurt Angle and Test (RIP). Shane takes two thundering shots through two tables. Orton takes some sick shots from Shane and a kendo stick. But in the end as Shane tries to punt Orton to avenge his father, Orton hits Shane with a sudden RKO for the win. A very good match, even with a small cameo appearence from Orton's Legacy. 4.5/5

ECW World Championship
Jack Swagger (C) vs. Finlay
If this match didn't follow the Elimination Chamber and the No Holds Barred Match, it would've been better then what it was. The crowd was completely dead during this match except for the early "WE WANT CHRISTIAN" chants in the match. Swagger applies some old school wrestling moves to wear down the arm of Finaly. A decent ECW Title match but really couldn't deliver like the first two matches placed infront of it. 3.5/5

All Or Nothing Match
Shawn Michaels vs. John "Bradshaw" Layfield
A very good follow up to the ECW Title match. The crowd started to come back alive here in this match. JBL was a classic heel in this match, taunting HBK's wife who was sitting at ringside. At times it seemed JBL was going to put away HBK. Even taking out HBK with two hard hitting Clotheslines From Hell. But after Shawn's wife slapped JBL, Shawn delivered, and to quote from Michael Cole, "The Sweetest Sweet Chin Music of his life" to get the pin. A good match and with Shawn's wife crying at ringside made it more then what it already was. 4/5

Elimination Chamber Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
John Cena (C) vs. Edge vs. Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Mike Knox vs. Kane
Before the match got underway, Edge came down during Kofi Kingston's entrance, took out Kingston, and then locked himself into one of the chambers. Mysterio and Jericho has impressive showings here in this match. Mysterio brought new things to the chamber that we haven't seen before. Kane being eliminated first was the shocker of the match to me. Also Cena being eliminated as quickly as he was became a shocker as well. Edge and Mysterio put on a good battle being the final two. But they didn't deliver like Undertaker and Triple H did. A very good match but the endig was a little weak to me. Especially after seeing the awesome showdown between Taker and Triple H. But still a good main event nevertheless. 4.5/5

The extra's consist of Todd Grisham interviewing Edge after making history by competing in two Elimination Chamber Matches in one night and becoming the new World Heavyweight Champion. Also the Un-Sanctioned Fight between Shane McMahon and Randy Orton on RAW where Orton punts Shane and then RKO's Stephanie McMahon.

Overall I recommend getting this PPV. No Way Out along with the Royal Rumble were very good starts to the new year of 2009. If WWE keeps delivering PPV's like No Way Out and the Royal Rumble, 2009 should be one great year.