Overall I thought the show was good. I do think people expected to see some of over-the-top spots, which did not happen. The building isn't equipped for anything like that and it no longer allows it. The fans still received a good show. As always, there are areas that could be improved upon. But for its first show in nearly a year, Extreme Rising received a passing grade from me. All of the matches were at least good and a couple you could argue was great. The production on the show was very good for an independent show as well. The entrance way had a video screen that showed what the viewers were seeing on the iPPV. It was needed since there weren't any risers in the arena and the view of the match could be obstructed. The show even started on time, which was something O'Neill stressed upon leading up to the show.