WWF In Your House - May 1995

WWF In Your House - May 14th 1995 - Syracuse, New York

Matches
Bret Hart defeated Hakushi (6/10)

Razor Ramon defeated Jeff Jarrett and the Roadie {Handicap Match} (7/10)
Mabel defeated Adam Bomb (4/10) 
Owen Hart & Yokozuna defeated The Smokin Gunns {WWF Tag Team Titles} (6/10)
Jerry Lawler defeated Bret Hart (7/10)

Diesel defeated Sycho Sid {WWF World Heavyweight Title} (7/10)

Undertaker defeated Kamala {Dark Match} (6/10)

Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Tatanka {Dark Match} (5/10)

Moments - Positives

The event itself is a moment which echoes through history as it was effectively the beginning of the monthly PPV tradition and franchise. It was a classic moment for wrestling historians. Lawler / Hart feud reignited at the event (it has been regniting since 1993) and Hart pretending he was injured was a great moment. Ramon defying the odds and winning the handicap match was a great moment and finally a showdown between Diesel/Sycho Sid - though slightly dissapointing - was a great moment. 

Moments - Negatives

Some poor matches such as the Bomb/Mabel match. The event felt rushed and did not last very long. The video event was extended with two dark matches which were below average if anything. 

Overall Summary

The event is very important and that is why it gets a semi-decent score. Its length and rushed feel look a little bit like an extended Raw show rather than a PPV in itself. It would appear that McMahon transitioned to the monthly PPV format too quickly and did not have the depth in his roster to get away with a show every month. Hence a lot of the initial monthly PPVs seem to have very similar matches and only slight variation. 

SCORE = 6.5