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Re: WWE 2005: Raising the Bar.
I don't think I have ever read a show of yours but skimming roughly over the past two pages you seem pretty organised and have made yourself a hell of a thread from a time period that has a stacked roster. All the best of luck, I may come in for the PPV depending on the amount of time i have but I just thought I'd leave some comments.
WWE Championship: Last Man Standing Match:
John Cena(c)
vs John Bradshaw Layfield
He wouldn't come off a Wrestlemania victory and all the push he had just to lose right now.
Wrestlemania Rematch:
Randy Orton
vs The Undertaker
Randy not winning at Wrestlemania made sense because he isn't ready for a Streak win or something of that calibir yet. But not winning now would be silly.
WWE United States Championship:
Orlando Jordan(c) vs
Matt Hardy
Never liked Jordan and I think there could be a title change at this PPV so yeah...
WWE Vacant Tag Team Championships:
vs Rey Mysterio and Rob Van Dam
MNM to win. Van Dam and Rey to put up a good fight, maybe get a rematch at Summerslam.
Grudge Match:
vs Booker T
Always liked Carlito and thought he was gold. Please push him well.
WWE Cruiserweight Chammpionship:
Paul London(c) vs
Chavo Guerrero
Also having 6 matches on a PPV is a little short, 7 is an average amount with 8 or 9 being Wrestlemania. 6 is usually a big weekly show or a Royal Rumble PPV where the main event the Rumble match takes up more then an hour more then half the show. Not sure if it is laziness on your part to create another feud or storyline for the PPV or maybe you have something in store for us, something impromptu or longer matches either way looks interesting.
Good luck.
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WWE Championship: Last Man Standing Match:
John Cena(c)
vs John Bradshaw Layfield
Wrestlemania Rematch:
Randy Orton
vs The Undertaker
WWE United States Championship:
Orlando Jordan(c) vs
Matt Hardy
WWE Vacant Tag Team Championships:
vs Rey Mysterio and Rob Van Dam
Grudge Match:
vs Booker T
WWE Cruiserweight Chammpionship:
Paul London(c)
vs Chavo Guerrero
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WWE Judgment Day 2005
May 22nd; Target Center; Minneapolis, Minnesota
A Smackdown only production
When the dust is settled
Shots of a distraught JBL from Wrestlemania and an elated new WWE champion in John Cena
When a new era dawns
John Cena is shown introducing the new WWE championship belt
You must make a decision
Wow, Last man Standing!!
You must make a choice
Shot of Randy Orton laying out The Undertaker with an RKO
Orton wants payback
You must take action
But for all those decisions
Shot of RVD laid out backstage and a smug MNM
For all those choices
Shot of Matt Hardy taking down Orlando Jordan
For all those actions
Shot of John Cena hitting JBL with an FU
You will be judged
A damn disgrace
I will teach you a lesson
Tonight, you will all face
Rapid shots of RVD, Mysterio, Jordan, Guerrero, Hardy, MNM, London, Booker T, The Undertaker, Randy Orton, Carlito, JBL and John Cena
Judgment Day
We then head to the arena, the Pyro explodes and the Minneapolis crowd rise to their feet as we are welcomed to Judgment Day!!
Michael Cole
: Over twelve thousand fans have sold out the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Im Michael Cole, alongside Tazz and tonight the Smackdown superstars will face their Judgment Day!!
: What a night baby! Some big time match ups here tonight Cole. I cant wait for what these guys are gonna give us. I get da feelin were gonna be in for a treat.
Michael Cole
: I cant argue with that partner. Some huge matches here from the Target Center tonight, including our main event, the WWE championship, John Cena versus JBL, Last..Man..Standing.
: I am pumped for that one! One of those two men, one of those two warriors is gonna be put down for a ten count tonight. Im havin a hard time imaginin which one of these two is gonna lay down like that man. It is gonna be brutal.
Ohhhhhhhhhh Yeahhhhh
Live for the moment
Matt Hardy makes his way down to the ring, ready for his title opportunity to a good pop from the Minneapolis crowd
Michael Cole
: But we are kicking things off with a United States Championship match and one of Smackdowns newest superstars, Matt Hardy!!
: Matt Hardy has been nothing short of impressive since comin to Smackdown Cole and he believes that his time is now to start winnin singles championships, to start to prove himself in the big leagues baby and I believe that hes on da right since his move to Friday nights.
Big heat for the sound of JBLs music but its his protégé, his chief of staff, the United States champion, Orlando Jordan who makes his way out, set to defend his title
Michael Cole
: Orlando Jordan has found the going tough since Matt Hardy set his sights on the United States title. Orlando has tried to get under the skin of Matt Hardy, to let him know whos boss but has really found that Matt Hardy has his number.
: For sure Cole. But and this is a big but. Theres a reason why Orlando Jordan is U.S. champ and when the gold is on the line, can Hardy keep the momentum going or will Orlando once again prove why hes the champ?
United States Championship
Orlando Jordan© vs. Matt Hardy
We get underway immediately with Orlando looking to catch Hardy off guard and does so, striking Hardy with a big left hand, knocking Hardy off balance somewhat as the champion continues with a flurry of lefts. Hardy though soon responds with some strong shots of his own, throwing some right hands at OJ, causing him to be the one now losing his balance.
Hardy grabs Jordan by the arm, whipping the champion into the ropes. OJ bounces back and straight into the path of Hardy who takes him down with a shoulder block. Cover by Hardy, kick out at one by Jordan. Hardy is looking relentless here and elbows the fallen champion, looking to wind him. Cover again by Hardy, kick out at two this time from the champion.
Hardy now stops the pressure briefly and allows Jordan some time to recover before going right back at his opponent, lifting him to his feet and striking with a forearm, sending Jordan aback again. Jordan falls into the ropes, Hardy taking a step back charges at Jordan and sends both he and Orlando flying over the top rope down to the outside! The crowd pop as this contest now heads outside the ring and its Hardy who gets to his feet first.
Jordan is up to his knees but Hardy stops him there, delivering a kick to the ribs of the champion as Hardy looks to step his game up. Jordan is now up to his feet as Hardy now delivers a knee to the ribs, perhaps targeting this area of OJ. Hardy now looking to whip Jordan into the ringpost but Jordan reverses and sends Hardy flying head first into the post!! Hardys head bounces off with the post showing no mercy as Hardy is knocked down and looking out as Jordan gets right on Hardy, sensing an opportunity and delivers some thunderous left hands to the already battered head of Hardy who looks completely dazed here.
Jordan then sits off of Hardy before posing to the crowd, drawing some strong heat as Orlando brings Matt to his feet and tosses him back inside the ring at the count of 8. Jordan immediately goes for a cover but Hardy just gets the shoulder up at 2. Jordan tells the referee to do his job and count faster as Jordan locks in a sleeper hold to the fallen Hardy.
Jordan shouts Matt Hardy will die before looking to tighten the hold as the crowd continue to draw heat on the U.S champion. Hardy is looking like hes really struggling for breath but is pounding the mat with his fist, trying to bring himself out of this predicament. Hardy manages to get back to his feet but cant quite break the hold. An elbow to the stomach, another elbow and Hardy is almost there, elbow to the temple now and Hardy breaks free!
The fans pop as Hardy goes on the offensive, attempts a clothesline, Jordan ducks it, spins around, kick to the gut from Hardy, Twist of Fate time! Hardy calls for it!! Jordan counters it though, pushes Hardy into the ropes, Hardy bounces back, roll up by Jordan! 1-2-kick out by Hardy!! The fans let out a loud cheer as Hardy stays in this thing.
Both men are back to their feet and begin to trade blows. Hardy looks to be getting the upper hand and he takes OJ down. Jordan comes back up again, charges at Hardy, ducks it, SIDE EFFECT!! Hardy with the Side Effect and Hardy senses this one is about to be over! Hardy goes up to the top rope. Jordan is in big trouble here. Hardy shouts out to the crowd, LEG DROP OFF THE TOP ROPE!! The fans are on their feet, sensing the title is heading to Hardy here tonight.
Hardy is poised, ready for Jordan to get back up. Hardys on his toes, looking as though hes mouthing Come On. Jordan slowly gets to his feet, Hardy is waiting, kick to the mid section, twist of fate time!! Jordan again blocks it and shoves Hardy into the ropes, Orlando goes with him, rolls Hardy up into the cover! Jordan grabs the tights! 1-2-Orlandos using the ropes for leverage!! 3!! Its over!! Jordan steals one!!
Winner and STILL United States champion: Orlando Jordan(8:51
Michael Cole
: DAMN IT!! Matt Hardy should be United States champion! Orlando Jordan has managed to survive Judgment Day with his title intact. Matt Hardy has been robbed here tonight!!
: I aint disagreein with you Cole but what Orlando Jordan did was smart. He sensed he was in danger and yet hes leaving Minneapolis with that U.S. title still round his waist. I feel for Hardy man but I gotta give credit to Orlando Jordan here tonight.
We see a shot of a jubilant Orlando Jordan jogging back up the ramp with his championship and a fallen Hardy who looks shocked and looks to mumble You son of a bitch to the champion. Hardy then argues with the referee and motions that OJ used the ropes here tonight.
Video Package
A proud nation we stand
Shots of fans chanting USA
But who will stand tallest
Shot of John Cena holding the WWE Title high
Shot of JBL taking his hat off to the crowd
Shot of Randy Orton delivering an RKO
Who will be the Great American
Shot of Kurt Angle roaring with aggression
Great American
: July 24th 2005; HSBC Arena, Buffalo, New York
Michael Cole
: Our next Smackdown exclusive Pay Per View will be The Great American Bash, an event that is an incredibly patriotic night for all the Smackdown superstars.
: For sure Cole. A night that everybody marks down in the calendar. Buffalo better be ready for that one!!
Michael Cole
: Well lets head backstage and join our colleague, Josh Matthews.
We head to the back and join Josh Matthews who is standing by with the Legend Killer, Randy Orton.
: Randy, tonight you go one on one with The Undertaker. Now at Wrestlemania, you came up just short in ending the Deadmans streak, do you believe you can beat The Undertaker here tonight?
: Josh, I more than believe I will beat The Undertaker here tonight. I know I will beat The Undertaker here tonight. You see at Wrestlemania, I pushed The Undertaker to the absolute limit, like nobody else has done before. But for just one second, just one split second, I took my eye off the ball and The Undertaker took advantage,
Orton looks angry with himself
: Tonight I wont make that same mistake. Theres a reason why Im the Legend Killer and if I wanted to, I could end the Undertakers career as quickly as I can hit him with an RKO.
: My goal has never been to end the streak of The Undertaker. It has always been to end the entire career, the entire legacy of The Undertaker. The Undertaker needs to realise that were in the year 2005, this isnt 1995 anymore Deadman. Youre taking up MY spotlight and Im sick to death of it.
Big heat now for Orton
: The sell by date for The Undertaker ran out a long time ago and I will prove it here tonight. I am the youngest World champion in history. Did you hear that Josh? HISTORY!! This is my time to shine, time for Randy Orton to become the cornerstone of this company, NOT The Undertaker, not anymore.
Orton calms down for a second
: So you might wanna think about your question next time Josh because there is nothing getting in my way. Not tonight. Not in the future. I will defeat The Undertaker here tonight and maybe, just maybe then youll all start to believe me when I say that the career of the Phenom, the career of the Deadman is coming to an end and it comes to an end at the hands of me.
Orton walks away looking incredibly focused, not allowing Josh Matthews another question as we head back to ringside
Michael Cole
: Well Randy Orton can certainly talk the talk but will he be able to walk the walk later on tonight here at Judgment Day.
: Heck of an ask Cole. This young kid has it all, but ending the career of The Undertaker? I just, wow, I cant see it.
MNM make their way out, ready for their first PPV match here in the WWE, for the vacant Tag team titles
Michael Cole
: Well this trio have certainly made an impact since debuting on Friday nights following Wrestlemania. Joey Mercury, Johnny Nitro, led by their leader almost, Melina have demanded attention since coming to the WWE and have demanded the Tag team championships, only to be met by the duo of Rob Van Dam and Rey Mysterio.
: Theyre brash, theyre young, theyre cocky but theyre talented Cole and you gotta believe that Melinas gonna play a big part in this match here tonight. She could be the deciding factor in this one.
Michael Cole
: Well, shes certainly made an impact thus far and if MNM are gonna leave without the gold, then Melina is no doubt gonna leave here kicking and screaming.
One of a Kind
Big pop now as out comes Rob Van Dam
Michael Cole
: Well RVD has been fighting the battle against MNM on his own until recently. MNM stated that Van Dam got in their business and now theyre making RVD their own personal business.
: Rob Van Dam was furious when these guys demanded they be handed the tag titles and I dont blame him. RVDs been in this business a heck of a long time and he aint been handed a damn thing. Thats how this whole rivalry started and tonight, this ones gonna get ugly.
Another good pop now as out comes Van Dams partner for tonight, Rey Mysterio.
Michael Cole
: Rey Mysterio came to the aid of Rob Van Dam a few weeks back and as another experienced superstar, he can no doubt vouch for how RVD has been feeling about these newcomers.
: Absolutely. Rey Mysterio, another veteran in this business who aint been handed a dime. MNM have got a set, taking it to these two and I cant wait for these teams to go at it here tonight.
Vacant WWE Tag Team Championships
MNM vs. Rob Van Dam and Rey Mysterio
RVD kicks things off for his team with Mercury and Nitro having a debate about who starts the match between them. In the end its decided that Johnny Nitro will get things going with Van Dam and the two begin to circle one another. The crowd start a strong chant of RVD RVD as both men lock up.
The two men struggle to get the upper hand, forcing each other back and forth with Van Dam eventually getting the advantage, managing to get Nitro in a headlock. Nitro uses his strength though to back Van Dam into the ropes. Nitro then uses all his force on Van Dam to break the hold, shoving RVD across the ring into the ropes once more. Van Dam bounces right back to Nitro, however Nitro ducks down, looking for a back body drop but RVD sees it coming. Mr.Friday Night stops himself, before kicking Nitro in the face with a stiff kick. Van Dams experience comes right into play there as he goes for an early cover but a kick out at 2 from Nitro.
Nitro brings himself back up this feet but is taken down once again with an arm drag from Van Dam, followed by another as RVD is rolling in confidence here, certainly looking to prove his point in full here tonight to the young duo. Van Dam then heads to the top rope, early on in the match compared to RVDs usual antics but the fans pop for this. RVD is poised for Nitro to get back to his feet, Nitro is slow to regain his balance, he turns around right into a flying Van Dam but Nitro sees it coming and dodges out the way as Van Dam takes a hard fall to the mat.
Nitro immediately pounces on the fallen ECW original, clubbing Van Dam over the head with repeated right hands before locking RVD into a chin lock. RVD is wriggling around, trying to find some way of getting himself out of this hold but the young A-Lister doesnt look to be letting up. The fans support though seems to spur Van Dam on and he draws himself to his feet before delivering a kick backwards to the gut of Nitro, and another, some strong shots by RVD who then charges at Nitro but Nitro has the same intentions and we see a big double clothesline!! Both men take each other down in the centre of the ring as its now a question of who can make a tag first?
Mysterio is firing the crowd up, clapping his hands, willing his partner on. Melina is screaming, shouting Come on Johnny as Mercury bangs on the turnbuckle. Nitro is clawing his way towards his partner, Van Dam the same but it looks as though Nitro will get to his corner first and he does so! Nitro tags in Mercury who races after RVD but the veteran makes the tag!! Mysterio enters the ring at lightening pace, ducking Mercurys advances and running the ropes.
Mysterio comes back at Mercury who manages to get a hold of Rey but the speed and strength of the Ultimate Underdog is too much for Mercury as Rey takes him down with a hurricanrana, into a pinning position! 1-2-kick out at the death from Mercury! The camera pans to Melina who breathes a huge sigh of relief as her boys stay alive in this contest.
Mercury sits himself up but is met with a strong kick to the back from Mysterio. A few fans ooooh as Mercury looks in trouble here. Mysterio once again runs the ropes before taking Mysterio straight back down with a drop kick to the face, almost knocking Mercurys teeth out as one half of the A-listers is taken backwards and rolls out the ring, probably a smart move by Joey Mercury there. Mercury buys himself some time on the outside as the referee begins to count him out. Mysterio though doesnt allow any time to catch his breath as the high flier once again takes matters into his own hands.
Mysterio uses the ropes to hoist himself up and over, looking to take out Mercury but Mercury sees it coming and moves out of harms way with Mysterio crashing and burning on the outside!! Big impact on the little Mexican there as Mercury perhaps buys his team a way back into this match up. Mercury drags himself back into the ring, using every dirty tactic he can as he spins the referee around and talks to him but with the refs back turned it left the evil Melina to work her way into the match as she slaps Mysterio round the head, drawing insane heat from the crowd.
Van Dam sees Melinas actions and hops off the apron, pointing and shouting at her but this again just plays into MNMs hands as Nitro charges full pelt at Van Dam, clotheslining Mr.Friday Night before delivering a sickening knee to the temple of Van Dam, laying him flat out before Nitro tosses the already fallen Mysterio back into the ring as Mercury waits for his prey.
The referee wonders whats gone on and asks Nitro what happened but the young superstar just holds his hands up, looking innocent. Mercury immediately goes to work on Mysterio, stomping away at the stomach of Rey who clutches his gut in seeming agony. Mercury then works on the right leg of Mysterio, using all his strength to lift Rey up by the leg before slamming him right back down, looking like an awkward landing on the knee. Tazz is hyping up the strategy on commentary, noting that Mercury focusing on the knee of Mysterio means the 619 is out of the question here tonight.
Mercury then holds on to the leg of Mysterio before tagging his partner Nitro back into this match. Nitro and Mercury double team Mysterio momentarily before the referee gets Mercury out of the ring. Meanwhile, RVD is back to his feet outside the ring and is looking furious. Van Dam heads straight to the apron and goes full pelt at Mercury, knocking him off the apron and down to the mat with Van Dam heading up to the top rope!! RVD goes up top with Mercury in a world of trouble but Van Dam goes flying, Nitro hurls him off the top and face first into the barricade!! Both Mercury and Van Dam now down on the outside as Nitro turns back around to Rey.
Mysterio seems to be digging deep though and perhaps Nitro taking his eye off Rey briefly has allowed him back into this. Mysterio with a kick to the ribs of Nitro before a dropkick to the knees of Nitro who is taken down to his knees now as Rey Rey runs the ropes. Nitro tries in vain with a clothesline attempt but Rey ducks it and runs off the ropes, spring boarding into a cross body to Nitro!! Cover by Mysterio!
1-2-kick out!! Nitro gets the shoulder up much to the relief of Melina who is now up on the apron!!
Mysterio sees her coming and heads towards her. Rey opens his arms out, seeming to ask what is she doing? This all works a treat though as from behind Nitro rolls Mysterio up!! Cover by Nitro!! 1-2-3-NO!! Mysterio just manages a kick out with Melina furious, believing her boys had the titles won. A big pop from the crowd comes though as this match continues.
On the outside Van Dam is now stirring but Mercury is on his case already, kneeing the gut of RVD before looking to throw Van Dam into the ring post but RVD blocks it, instead hurling Mercury into the ringpost!! Big impact on Mercurys shoulder there. Inside the ring Nitro and Mysterio are trading blows now with Rey looking like he has the upper hand. Rey whips Nitro into the corner before heading right at the youngster but Nitro with a big kick to Rey beforea DDT!! Cover again by Nitro! 1..2..kick out once more by Mysterio!!
Van Dam is now heading back into the ring as it looks like MNM are gonna get a taste of their own numbers game medicine but for Melina!! Nitro talks some smack to Van Dam as the referee tends to Mysterio.With the referees back turned, once again Melina does her job to full effect, pulling Van Dam from the apron with RVD smiling, before turning deadly serious and heading after Melina who runs for her life! Van Dam cant see behind him however and Mercury is back to his feet! Mercury grabs Van Dam by the hair and turns the tables, this time he smashes Van Dam face first into the ringpost before delivering a sickening snap suplex onto the outside! Van Dam is out of it on the outside but on the inside! Mysterio!! Mysterio drops Nitro with a drop toe hold!! Nitro falls into the ropes, 619 is coming, Mysterio dials it up, CONNECTS!!
Rey heads to the top and is gonna go for the West Coast Pop! But Rey is sent tumbling as Mercury is on the apron and hurls Rey down into the path of Nitro. Rey lands on his feet but into the hands of Nitro, kick to the gut from the youngster, Mercury joins him in the ring! SNAPSHOT!! SNAPSHOT TO MYSTERIO! COVER BY NITRO!! 1. .2. .3. .MNM ARE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS
Winners and NEW WWE Tag Team Champions: MNM(13:15)
Michael Cole
: Oh not this way!! Melina has just cost Rob Van Dam and Rey Mysterio!! MNM have stolen the Tag team titles!!
: Wow. Just wow, I cant believe this Cole. I thought Van Dam and Mysterio had it in the bag there when it was two on one but Melina stuck her nose in and BAM. MNM walkin out with the Tag team titles, big time shock here in Minneapolis.
We see shots of Van Dam realising what just happened and Mysterio shouting something at MNM who back up the ramp looking elated with their nights work, in particular the shrieking Melina as MNM have used all their smarts here to win the tag team titles
We cut backstage and head to the locker room of Booker T who is looking intense, ready for his match with Carlito later tonight. Booker then looks up to see an old friend in Rhyno staring back at him. Both men get a decent pop
Booker T
: Da hell you doin here man? Good to see you.
: Sure is Book. Sure is, been a long time. What do ya mean what am I doin here man? I made my Smackdown debut this past Friday night and Im here tonight to check out the competition around here.
Booker T
: Lemme tell ya, theres a lot of it man. A hell of a lotta competition on the blue brand, you gonn have to raise ya game a whole lot if you wanna make an impact man.
: Let me stop ya there for a second Book.
Booker looks surprised
: Making an impact huh? Now, youre up against Carlito tonight and first off let me say that I dont like Carlito. I dont like him at all. But a few weeks ago he made a point, he questioned where youd gone, where the real Booker T had gone, where the Booker T from WCW had gone and yknow what you did Book? You stood there, stonefaced. You didnt know what to say.
Booker has that same stonefaced look on his face
: Now the following week, Carlito laid you out. He took you out and what did ya do this time Book? Nothing, AGAIN. Now you wanna talk about me makin an impact? Well tonight, tonight YOU go and make an impact. You go out there and you teach Carlito a damn lesson about what it takes to make it in this business. Cos for the past few weeks man, its been him, not you whos made himself heard around here.
Booker continues looking far from amused
: So Booker, Im just here to getcha goin. To make you tick again. I wanna see that spark again tonight, I wanna see, hell everybody in the back here tonight wants to see that Booker T from WCW again and we all wanna see you kick Carlitos ass all over the Target Center!!
The crowd pop as Rhyno pumps himself up but maybe not Booker as much as hed have liked
: Were all rootin for ya Booker. Now tell me man, can you dig that?
Rhyno walks off to a good ovation as Booker looks down before saying quietly to himself almost Sucka
The camera then cuts to the office of Smackdown General Manager Teddy Long who is sitting at his desk with some paperwork when in walks Kurt Angle
: Ya got some nerve comin in here Kurt after what went down Friday night.
: What the hell is that kinda welcome Teddy? You should be sucking up to me like theres no tomorrow after I decided to stay on this show. I coulda jumped ship to Raw and youd have lost your biggest damn asset.
: I dont think ya understand da way I work Kurt, just because you decided to stay here on Smackdown, dont mean Ima treat ya like royalty playa. You dont get no special treatment just cos ya name Kurt Angle.
: What a load of crap Teddy. Now Im here for a reason tonight and I suggest you make damn sure you listen to what Im about to say.
: You gonna apologise for hittin me wit dat Angle slam on Friday night?
: Not a chance Teddy. You deserved that Angle slam, just as much as Eric Bischoff did. Now I understand why I was left off the card tonight, you gave me a good reason Friday night for it but Teddy Im signed now though, theres no more excuses, no more cutting corners. I want one thing and one thing only. The WWE championship.
: Now tell me summin Kurt. You expect me to give ya a WWE Title match after watcha did to me Friday night?
: Youre damn right I do. Now you know as well as I do Teddy that Im the best wrestler in this whole company and someone of my calibre should be wearing gold around his waist. I dont expect to sit in the background. If you had any sense whatsoever youd focus your entire freakin show to me.
: I dont know where ya get off Kurt but I suggest you get to steppin and get outta my office cos I aint gonn stand here and listen to you run your mouth about what I should be doing in my job. I do my job, you do yours Kurt. You want a WWE championship match? Ya gotta earn it. You gotta prove to me why you deserve a WWE title shot and maybe, just maybe then Ill give ya watcha want. Ya feel me on dat?
: Proof? You want me to prove to you why I deserve the WWE title? Does me making Shawn Michaels tap out at Wrestlemania not prove that? Yeah you heard me, Shawn Michaels, Mr.Wrestlemania, I made him tap out on the biggest stage of them all, on HIS stage. I made him tap Teddy! I, Kurt Angle made him tap!
Angle composes himself as Teddy Long looks on at him
: I wanna hear the right answer Teddy. I wanna hear that Kurt Angle is next in line for a WWE Title match. Make it happen Teddy or I promise you, what happened last Friday night will be nothing compared to what I do next.
: Like I said Kurt, ya gotta prove to me just why youre in line for a shot at da WWE title. So how bout tonight, now dat ya signed again here on Smackdown, why dont we put you in a match?
Is that supposed to shut me up Teddy? Am I supposed to be afraid of having a match tonight? Ive beaten everybody here in the WWE, EVERYBODY! Who the hell is there left to beat?
: Well Kurt, I got a little somebody here tonight in Minneapolis who I was goin to introduce this comin Friday on Smackdown but seein as you up to da challenge, I dont see any reason why we dont introduce him to the world here tonight.
: Teddy, are you not understanding what Im saying? I do not give a damn who youve got here tonight. Whether its Stone Cold Steve Austin or the Blue Meanie I couldnt care less. You send them to the ring later tonight and youre gonna be the one held accountable for their career coming to a premature end. Oh its true Teddy, its damn true.
Angle then storms out the room with Teddy Long smiling. Who has the Smackdown GM signed to debut here tonight?
We then cut back to ringside and rejoin Michael Cole and Tazz
Michael Cole
: Kurt Angle is hell bent on capturing the WWE Title, theres no two ways about it. After signing a new deal to stay on Friday nights, Teddy Long now knows just what Kurt Angle expects on Smackdown.
: Hey, Kurt makes a valid point though Cole. Is there a better wrestler in this business than him? I cant think of many if any. Angle has every right to go after the WWE Title.
Michael Cole
: Well hes gonna have to start proving himself again, starting here tonight. Who has Teddy Long signed to Smackdown?!
: I aint got a clue Cole but its gonna be one hell of a debut match to have, goin up against a fired up, ready to go Kurt Angle.
Oooooooooh Chavo
Chavo Guerrero makes his way out to some decent heat as we get ready for some high flying action from the Cruiserweight division
Michael Cole
: Chavo Guerrero lost the Cruiserweight title to Paul London just before Wrestlemania and tonight he has his sights firmly set on regaining that gold. Chavo has been possessed in recent weeks, including brutally attacking Paul London a few weeks back, hitting a frog splash through the announce table, badly injuring the ribs of London.
: Chavo is as wiley and as smart as they come and you gotta believe that Paul London is still feelin the effects of that vicious frogsplash a few weeks back. Chavos gotta be the favourite to take his title back tonight.
Hey You
The Cruiserweight champion Paul London makes his way out to a good pop, still looking to be holding his ribs somewhat however
Michael Cole
: The high flying, young daredevil that is Paul London and Tazz you have to wonder just how badly those ribs are injured.
: By the looks of things, still a whole lot. Londons holdin them, lookin pretty uncomfortable. Notice how the ribs arent taped up though Cole. Londons tryin to send a message to Chavo there, that he may be hurt but he aint givin anything away here tonight. Not when that Cruiserweight title is up for grabs.
Cruiserweight Title
Paul London© vs. Chavo Guerrero
Guerrero stares down London to begin things, pointing at the bandaged ribs of the champion who is holding them tightly. Eventually the two meet in the middle of the ring and London takes Guerrero down from the knees. Guerrero bounces back up and at his opponent but London takes him straight back down with an arm drag.
Chavo once more gets back to his feet and charges again at London but the speed of the champion is there for all to see as he ducks Guerreros advances. Chavo bounces into the rops, London attempting a dropkick but Chavo uses all his years of experience and holds onto the ropes, looking on as London dropkicks thin air and falls to the mat.
Chavo wastes little time taking advantage of the situation and as London makes his way back up, Chavo rushes to him and rolls him up into a cover. Chavo grabs the tights!! 1-2-kick out by London much to the crowds delight. The veteran Mexican though wastes no time again in going back on the offensive, clubbing London over the back of the head with a hard shot, knocking London to his knees.
Chavo then grips London by the neck, appearing as though hes going to go for a suplex. Indeed Chavo looked to hoist London up but the champion used all his will to prevent Guerrero. Chavo eventually gets him up in the air but London counters, elbowing the skull of Chavo. London manages to get a step away from Chavo before sprinting at his bitter rival, Chavo sidesteps it though and London bounds into the turnbuckle, rebounding right into the path of Guerrero again who this time FINALLY gets London where he wants him and connects with a beautiful suplex.
Not content with one though, Chavo goes for the three amigos and connects one after the other. The thud of Londons body heard by all in the arena as Guerrero goes for another cover. 1-2-kick out again by London but Chavo is fully in control. Pointing to the injured ribs of London, Chavo stomps away at the bandaged area with London writhing in pain on the mat. Michael Cole admits that Londons reign as champion is now in serious jeopardy as Chavo seems relentless.
Chavo then locks in an abdominal stretch on the champion, looking to further deteriorate the stomach/ribcage of the champion. Guerrero locks the hold in and stretches with all his force. The look on Londons face paints a thousand pictures as the young champion is in real trouble here. The referee is looking concerned and is making one hundred percent sure that London can continue. Somehow, someway London hangs in there despite all of Chavos persistence.
Chavo realises that London is hanging in there and releases the hold as London collapses to the floor. Chavo runs his hands through his hair, looking frustrated slightly at his inability to finish off his rival here. Guerrero goes right after the champion once again, attempting to stomp at the injured ribs once more but London sees it coming and catches Chavos foot. London spins Chavo round whilst leaping up in the air and dropping Chavo with a big dropkick! Cover by London now, 1-2-kick out by the Mexican Warrior.
London is now sensing a shift in momentum and runs the ropes, Chavo returning to his feet but London takes Chavo straight back down with a clothesline. London throws his arms up in the air, shouting Come on to Chavo who gets back to his feet again. The wily Chavo returns to his feet and spins around but senses London coming at him and drops to the mat, rolling out of the ring to some heat from the crowd with London angry.
Chavo holds his face on the outside, wagging his finger at the crowd. The boos though soon turn to cheers as the crowd know whats coming!! Chavo turns himself around on the outside into the oncoming Paul London who flies through the ropes and crashes onto Chavo with a a big cross body. Perhaps injuring his ribs further, London has sacrificed his body to take out Chavo. Both men are laid out on the outside as the referee begins to count them out.
The count reaches seven before London and Chavo both reach their feet and trade blows on the outside with Chavo heading back into the ring, London on his tail. London joins him in the ring and is met with a kick to the ribs, again Chavo focuses on the weak point as London has no answers. A couple more hard shots to the ribs from Guerrero before dragging London upright. Chavo whips the young Texan into the ropes before absolutely battering London with a huge tilt- a-whirl backbreaker. The crowd ooohs and aaahs as Guerrero drops London with Tazz saying this ones over. Chavo goes for the cover but somehow London kicks out and 2 and three quarters much to the crowds approval.
Chavo cant believe it and heads to the top rope, mouthing that this is it as he looks for a big frogsplash from the top. Chavo composes himself, pandering to the crowd as London lays on his back, clutching his ribs. Chavo goes for it but London puts his knees up and Chavo feels the full force of Londons knees driven into his stomach.
The crowd pop as Chavo now writhe in pain on the floor as London hops up to his feet, still clutching the ribs, hobbling his way up to the top rope now. London soars to the top, the crowd anticipates now as London connects with a huge Shooting Star Press!! Cover from London! 1-2-3, its over!!
Winner and STILL Cruiserweight champion: Paul London(12:20
Michael Cole
: He did it!! London is still the Cruiserweight champion!! What a win tonight for Paul London!!
: Man, I didnt think he had it in him!! Major victory tonight for Paul London, the biggest in this young kids career. To win a match like this on the big stage against someone the calibre of Chavo Guerrero is huge Cole.
Michael Cole
: No doubt about it, Paul London has made his mark here tonight at Judgment Day!
Cut backstage
We join Josh Matthews once more who is standing by with the number one contender for the WWE Title tonight, JBL
: JBL, tonight you get the rematch youve been waiting for with John Cena. Whats your game plan heading into a match like a Last Man Standing match with someone like John Cena?
: Josh the key part to that question was where ya said with someone like John Cena almost as though John Cena is a threat to me here tonight. Let me give ya a little insight into something here, you Josh and all these people in Minneapolis along with that sham of a champion John Cena will all learn here tonight exactly what the word fight means here in the WWE. Tonight is a gonna be a straight up FIGHT. It aint gonna be pretty. It aint gonna be for the weak at heart, believe me on that one son.
A few cheers in the crowd for this, in anticipation of the main event
: The kids got guts, Ill give him that but as far as bein in an environment like this tonight, John Cena is walking into unchartered territory. Hes walkin into the unknown and when ya walk into something ya dont know, when you step outta your comfort zone, you see fear in the eyes. Tonight, you folks arent gonna like watcha see cos youre all gonna see that fear in the eyes of your precious John Cena.
JBL takes his white hat off before continuing
: This is my territory. John Cena doesnt know what hes in for tonight. But me? Josh, this is what I LIVE FOR. I live for nights like tonight where I get to go out there and I get to beat the living hell outta somebody. The facts do not lie. I am the longest reigning WWE champion in Smackdown history.
Heat for the usual mention of this
: I held onto that championship through every obstacle, through every barrier put in front of me. Steel cage matches, Fatal 4-way matches, Triple threat matches, a Texas Bull Rope match, hell I competed in the only Barbed wire steel cage match in the history of this company and what happened each and every single time?
Matthews looks lost
: You..you won.
: YOURE DAMN RIGHT I DID!! And you know why I won Josh? I won because that is my environment, because I thrive on nights like that and on nights like tonight. And I thrive on these nights because I am the greatest champion of all time.
JBL puts his hat back on and takes a deep breath closing his eyes momentarily
: Imagine this Josh. Imagine what it feels like to hear people all around the world, in every arena you travel to chanting your name. J-B-L J-B-L J-B-L.
Big heat for this here
: Listen to em Josh. Ya hear that? That is what greatness gets you. It gets you the respect you deserve and tonight I prove my greatness once again when I take back what is rightfully mine. Wrestlemania was a one off, a fluke, there aint no two ways about it. All the greats have an off night. Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, Lebron James, theyve all had them. Wrestlemania was mine.
The crowd are really on JBLs back here
: But all greats respond, they stare adversity in the face and they walk right over it. Tonight I walk over adversity and I walk through John Cena. I will walk over John Cenas lifeless body all the way to my WWE championship. And when Ive achieved what I set out to here tonight, all thatll be left to say is, I told you so.
JBL walks off with Josh Matthews looking speechless not for the first time this evening
We return to ringside and rejoin Michael Cole and Tazz
Michael Cole
: Well, a very focused, very confident JBL there Tazz. He seems to be convinced that the WWE championship will be around his waist come the end of our main event tonight.
: Hes got every reason to be Cole. Theres a strong possibility that JBL walks outta Minneapolis a two time WWE champion.
Out walks Kurt Angle to decent heat here as he gets ready to tackle a mystery opponent in an unscheduled match here tonight at Judgment Day
Michael Cole
: Well Kurt Angle agreed this past Friday night to stay on Smackdown, whether it was a choice he made simply to avoid Shawn Michaels or whether he just didnt want to leave Friday nights, Im more than happy to still have someone with the ability of this man on our show. However, Kurt Angles attitude leaves a lot to be desired.
: I agree with ya Cole and ya gotta wonder just who Angles opponent is gonna be here tonight. Teddy Long has challenged Angle to prove himself all over again, whos it gonna be?
A few minutes silence pass as Angle paces round the ring before unknown music hits and out walks a tall, muscular individual, a very intimidating looking presence as Kurt Angle nods his head looking intrigued at whos walking down to the ring. Angle immediately gets a mic from ringside
: Pretty impressive lookin arent ya kid? But incase you didnt know, Im Kurt freakin Angle and you stand absolutely NO CHANCE here to
The man then snatches the mic off of Angle to a big pop from the crowd
I know who you are Kurt. But what you need to know is just exactly who I am. Im Bobby Lashley and Im the newest signing to Friday Night Smackdown. Kurt, believe me when I tell you this, Im the real deal. And tonight youre gonna see exactly what I bring to the table.
Pop again from the crowd at this new signing to Smackdown, this monster Bobby Lashley. Angle asks for the mic back before continuing
: The real deal? Ha, thats a clever little name there Bob. You may be the real deal but Im the Wrestling Machine and youre gonna regret the day you stepped in the ring with Kurt Angle cos kid tonight Im gonna break your damn ankle.
Angle gets in the face of Lashley who doesnt back down as we get set for this intriguing match up
Singles Match
Kurt Angle vs. Bobby Lashley
The bell rings with both men still face to face as Angle starts to smile and motions a snap with his hands, talking to Lashley who continues to just look on intensely. Lashley then stuns everyone by kicking this thing off, pushing Angle in the chest. Angle looks shocked and dares Lashley to do it again, opening his arms saying something along the lines of free shot. Lashley doesnt need to be asked twice and charges at Angle. Angle sees it coming though and ducks his advances, waist locking Lashley from behind. Angle looks to go for a suplex but Lashley reverses the hold and grabs Angle from behind. Lashley with a massive overhead throw! The crowd pop huge as Angle goes flying down and Lashley looks a beast here.
Lashley still looks as intense as ever with Angle now getting to his feet and looking not quite so smug anymore. Angle paces round the ring, holding his hip before the two men head to the centre of the ring and lock up once more. This time Angle does get the upper hand and gets Lashley in a headlock but again the power of young Lashley is used to full effect as he forces his way out of the hold, pushing Angle into the ropes before taking him down with a big clothesline. Cover by Lashley, 1..kick out at one by Angle.
Lashley brings Angle to his feet but is met with some real aggression by Angle who seems to have had enough here. Angle unloads on Lashley with a series of right hands, forcing Lashley back somewhat. Angle then looks to whip Lashley into the ropes but Lashley uses his power and reverses it, whipping Angle instead. Angle comes bombarding back and Lashley sends him flying with a big back body drop. Another pop for the debuting Lashley as he goes for another cover, 1-2-kick out by Angle.
Lashley brings Angle to his feet before looking to get him up for perhaps a suplex but Angle stops him mid air, managing to get out of the big mans grasp. Instead Angle catches Lashley from behind and delivers a big German Suplex to the powerhouse. Angle refuses to let go though and hangs on with all his will, delivering a second German to Lashley here. Angle looks like hes struggling to hang on, looking for a third consecutive German Suplex and Angle goes for it, CONNECTS!! Three Germans in a row from Angle as he releases on the third, slowly crawling across to Lashley for a cover. 1...2...SHOULDER UP FROM LASHLEY!! Angle cant believe it and pulls down the straps from his vest, looking pissed off here.
Angle stalks Lashley who is returning gingerly to his feet. Lashley turns around, right into an Angle Slam, NO!! Lashley pushes Angle almost half way across the ring right into the turnbuckle, Angle bounces off, SPEAR!! LASHLEY DAMN NEAR SPEARED ANGLE IN HALF!! Angle rolls out of the ring, using all his experience to get the hell away from this machine.
Angle holds his stomach tightly, down on the outside as Lashley motions for him to come back in the ring. The referee begins a count as Angle starts to sit up, looking out of breath, staring at Lashley who looks ready for more. Angle heads back towards the apron and puts one foot through the ropes before deciding to hop back down to the outside. Angle paces round the ring, looking thoughtful as to what his next move will be.
Lashley shouts Come on as Angle throws his hand at Lashley as if to say hes had enough and indeed he has!! Angle just starts to walk up the ramp to huge heat as he shouts I dont need this, screw you all. Lashley looks furious as Angle has his mind made up here, hes not coming back and the referees at the count of 8 now. Angle begins to smile and says Not tonight to Lashley who is seething as the referee finally gets to 10 and this one is over.
Winner via Countout: Bobby Lashley (7:22
Michael Cole
: A major cop out here tonight from Kurt Angle Tazz. He didnt want anything to do with this powerhouse Lashley! Bobby Lashley has looked incredibly impressive here tonight on his Smackdown debut and Kurt Angle just walked away, as easy as that. What a damn shame for Lashley and for all these fans here tonight.
: Hey, I agree wit ya wholeheartedly that Lashley was damn sure impressive here tonight but Kurt Angles a smart man Cole. He wasnt ready to compete tonight. If he was you can bet ya bottom dollar hed have gone toe to toe with Bobby Lashley. After all, Angle said it himself, he beat HBK at Wrestlemania, he should be in line for the WWE title.
Michael Cole
: Not on that performance he shouldnt be. I that Teddy Long makes sure Kurt Angle doesnt escape from Bobby Lashley again anytime soon.
The same Great American Bash video package is shown from earlier
We cut backstage and straight to Josh Matthews who is chasing after Kurt Angle
: Kurt, Kurt!! Just a second, we were all wondering just why you walked away out there during your match with Bobby Lashley?
: Is it not simple enough for you to understand Josh? I dont need this, I didnt even need to be here tonight but I came because I am a Smackdown superstar.
Angle pauses
: Thats right SMACK-DOWN. I chose to stay on this brand this past Friday night. I couldve gone to Raw, I couldve taken all that Eric Bischoff has to offer. But no, I stayed loyal, I stayed loyal to all the Smackdown fans, to all the Smackdown superstars, to the Smackdown GM Teddy Long and what are the thanks I get? He puts me in a match with that freak Lashley. Hey, my hats off to that kid, hes got game, no doubt but Im not in the mood for games tonight Josh. I could've made him tap out at the click of my fingers if i wanted to, everybody knows it.
Heat from the crowd for that comment
: My only goal is to become WWE champion again and when Teddy Long has something to say to me about that Ill listen. But until then Teddy Long can stick it. Does he forget I beat Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania? Did you forget Josh? Did you?
Angle gets in Matthews face
: N-n-no sir.
: Good cos if anybody forgets that fact, Ill do the same thing I did to good ol HBK. And that is take their ankle, get it in the palm of my hand and snap their ankle in two. Oh its true, its DAMN TRUE!!
Angle walks away with Josh Matthews looking on, breathing a sigh of relief as we return ringside
Burn in my Light
The Legend Killer Randy Orton makes his way out to strong heat as we get set for a Wrestlemania rematch between Orton and the Deadman
Michael Cole
: Well since Wrestlemania Randy Orton has been on a mission. A mission to prove to the world that at Wrestlemania The Undertaker got lucky and that The Undertaker will become another victim to the long list of legends over the years that he has beaten. Orton though wants a whole lot more than to just defeat The Undertaker.
: Absolutely. Orton is intent, Orton has his sights set on bein the man to end the career of the Phenom. Wrestlemania was the closest Ive seen The Undertaker come to losin the streak and Taker knows hes in for a real fight tonight at Judgment Day.
Michael Cole
: What would it mean if Randy Orton could get that win over the Deadman tonight? How big a win would this be for the Legend Killer?
: Huge Cole. Absolutely huge. Since losin the World title last year, Ortons lost a bit of steam Cole. If he can pull this one off it could be the victory that puts Randy Orton back on the path to stardom.
Graveyard Symphony then hits and out comes the Phenom, The Undertaker to a massive ovation from the fans inside the Target Center
Michael Cole
: He is the cornerstone of the WWE. The Phenom, the Deadman, The Undertaker! And tonight hes looking to make yet another statement to Randy Orton.
: The Deadman knows that Randy Orton pushed him to the limit at Wrestlemania but as is always the case Cole, The Undertaker comes up with the goods on the grandest stage of them all. Tonight though, tonight is another big time match up between these two men.
Wrestlemania Rematch
Randy Orton vs. The Undertaker
The bell rings and Taker has his typical almost boxer like guard up. Taker looks ready to finish what he started at Wrestlemania but Orton is looking ready for this one as well, slapping his cheeks slightly as he psyches himself up and the two eventually lock up in the middle of the ring with Orton delivering a knee to the mid section of the Deadman before hitting Taker with a strong uppercut, knocking the Phenom back slightly.
Orton grabs the arm of the Deadman and whips the big man into the ropes with Taker bouncing back. Orton looks to strike him down but Taker is at full speed and takes Orton clean out with a running clothesline to a big pop from the crowd. Taker is quick up to his feet again and signals for a choke slam as the fans rise to their feet in anticipation. Taker is stalking Orton who returns to his feet slowly. Orton turns around right into the waiting Phenom who grabs the throat of the Legend Killer but Orton counters with an elbow to the head, forcing Taker to break the hold. Orton then decides hes had enough and heads out of the ring and out of harms way, giving himself a moment or two to regroup.
Orton paces around the ring as the referee begins to count him out and Taker looks on in the ring, wanting to get his hands on the cocky youngster once more. Eventually, Orton hops back onto the apron at the count of 6 before making his way through the ropes, not taking his eyes off the Deadman for one second. Taker is quick to head over to Orton though and lands a right hand, followed by another. Orton responds with a shot of his own, though it doesnt seem to phase Taker who simply knocks Orton flat down with a vicious shot before jumping on Orton and continuing to unload.
Taker then lifts Orton up by the hair and onto his shoulders. Taker carries Orton across the ring before dropping Orton face first onto the turnbuckle for Snake Eyes before running across the ring and charging at the off balance Orton before dropping Orton with a huge big boot! Cover by Taker, 1..2..shoulder up by Orton as Taker delivers a glare to the referee.
The Phenom takes a minute as Orton makes his way back up. As Orton gets to one foot, Taker heads back after his opponent but Orton sees him coming and delivers a shot to the mid section, sending Taker crouching down. Orton then connects with another, now back to his feet and delivers a sweet drop kick, knocking Taker down as Orton goes for his first cover of the match. 1...2..kick out by Taker but Orton doesnt relent. The Legend Killer goes back to back with the Deadman, putting an arm around the neck of his taller opponent before Orton then drops the Deadman with an inverted backbreaker. Big impact on the Deadman as Ortons cocky smile begins to emerge. Cover again from Orton, 1...2...shoulder up from Taker once more as the crowd cheer with Orton looking furious.
Orton pounds the mat in frustration as he gets to his feet and again and stomps away at the Deadman before throwing out his signature pose to some big heat as usual. Orton then brought Taker but up to his feet and was met with a big right from the Deadman, followed by another and another as the crowd rally behind the veteran. Taker then got a hold of Ortons arm, dragging him over towards the turnbuckle. Takers going up top for some old school!! The Deadman treads lightly across the top rope, ready to strike but Orton manages to get out of the hold and dropkicks Taker off the top, crashing down to the outside!!
Orton holds his head in pain from Takers right hands before heading to the outside after the fallen Phenom. Orton walks slowly towards Taker before delivering a hard kick to the skull of Taker who looks all over the place. Orton brings Taker to his feet before delivering a big right to the forehead with Taker still looking dazed. Orton then looks to whip Taker into the steel steps, BAM!! Takers shoulders driven into the steel steps as Orton is now in full control.
Orton walks over and up the steel steps, grabbing a hold of the arm of Taker before jumping off the steps and hammering the arm of the Deadman down on the barricade. Orton pinpointing the arm of The Undertaker here, looking to take out the possibility of a choke slam or a tombstone possibly. Eventually with the referees count at 7, Orton tosses Taker back in the ring and opts to go for a cover, kick out at 2 by Taker.
Orton then shocks everyone and heads over to the turnbuckle with The Undertaker in toe. Orton heads up to the top rope, it looks as though Randy Orton is gonna attempt some old school!! Orton steps along the top rope, comes crashing down on Taker but Taker catches him by the throat!! The fans roar as Orton looks petrified! Taker goes for a choke slam but the injured arm/shoulder proves too much for the Phenom as it gives way and Orton spins Taker round, RKO!! NO!! Taker pushes Orton into the ropes, Orton comes running right back at him, Taker with a kick to the mid section, DDT from the Deadman! Cover, 1..2..shoulder up from Orton!
Taker seems to have had enough here and does the signal of cutting his throat. It appears Randy Orton may be about to feel the full effects of a Tombstone but can Taker get Orton up with the injured arm/ shoulder? Orton makes his way groggily to his feet as Taker scoops him up but looks to be in some pain. Orton though counters it and slides down the back of the Deadman, Orton grabs the tights from behind, roll up, cover, 1...2...kick out by the Deadman. Both men are back to their feet almost instantly as this gruelling contest continues.
Orton swings a right at the oncoming Taker who ducks his advances. Taker turns right back round into Orton, goozles him, CHOKESLAM!! Taker manages to get Orton up this time and slowly makes his way over to Ortons fallen body. The fans chant with the refs count, 1...2...3...NO!! Orton just manages to use every ounce of life left in him to kick out as The Undertaker looks on in disbelief.
Taker takes a moment and heads over to the turnbuckle, resting his head on it as Orton stirs somewhat. Taker then marches over, looking intent on finally ending this contest. Taker smashes Orton over the face with a strong shot before kicking Orton in the gut and placing Ortons head between his legs. Taker looks around the crowd who are all on their feet. Randy Orton is going up for his LAST RIDE!! NO!! Orton smashes Taker over the head before managing to wriggle free of his grasp. Taker turns around, RKO!! RKO FROM OUT OF NOWHERE!! COVER BY ORTON!! 1..2..3..NO!! TAKER KICKS OUT!! The crowd let out a huge roar as Orton shouts at the referee NO, NO, NO WAY, COME ON MAN
Orton then completely loses it and hammers away at Taker, delivering hard right after hard right before calming down eventually and heading outside the ring. Orton goes and gets a chair from ringside with Michael Cole and Tazz politely reminding everyone that this is not a No Disqualification match. Orton says Thats it and heads back towards the ring but The Undertaker sits up!! Taker sits up and twists his head in the direction of Orton who looks like hes seen a ghost.
Orton gets onto the apron and the referee demands Orton get rid of the chair. Taker heads right over towards the apron, tossing the referee away who then turns Taker round and tries to talk to him. But Orton sees a chance and he capitalises on it, Orton shoves Taker straight into the referee who falls backwards and down to the mat. The referee is holding his head on the mat as Taker looks on at Orton as if to say what the hell are you playing at? Orton just lets out a smil but Taker grabs him by the throat! LOW BLOW! LOW BLOW FROM ORTON!! ORTON NOW WITH THE CHAIR!! BAM!! TAKER STILL WONT FALL DOWN THOUGH!
Orton tosses the chair out of the ring as the referee stirs back to his feet. Taker is wobbling now, RKO!! MASSIVE RKO FROM ORTON!! COVER! The referee crawls across the ring with Orton grasping the leg of Taker. 1. 2. 3, Orton beats The Undertaker!!
Winner: Randy Orton(20:13
Michael Cole
: Randy Orton has beaten The Undertaker!! Damn it to hell, Orton had to use that chair to finish off The Undertaker!!
: Orton got the job done Cole and Im damn sure impressed with what this kid had to offer here tonight. Major victory for Randy Orton here in Minneapolis.
Michael Cole
: There is gonna be hell to pay for Randy Orton when Smackdown rolls around this Friday night. The Undertaker is not gonna take this lightly. Randy Orton mayve won the battle tonight but you gotta believe that this war is far from over.
We cut to the locker room of Carlito who is preparing for his match up next against Booker T. Lito is then interrupted by Rhyno who earlier approached Booker T also
: Da hell do ju want?
: I just wanted to come in here and let you know that Im not buyin into all this crap youve been spewing for the past few weeks to Booker T.
: Crap? Do ju wanna expand on dat Rhyno? Cos Carlito doesnt talk crap.
: I know that Booker T isnt the same guy who walked through the doors into this company four years ago and I think you know that too. Youve goaded Booker T into this tonight. Youve insulted him, talked about him being a shell of his former self and youre right, youre right.
: Carlito is always right, are ju gonna get to da point here or..?
: My point is, I know that just as well as you do. Everyone in the locker room knows that Booker T isnt all that he used to be and its a damn shame. You dont wanna see the old Booker T back though do ya? All you wanted was to be the one to stick it to him didnt you? All you wanted was for you to be the one who uses Booker T for your own good dont you? Well let me tell ya something. I had a talk with Booker earlier on tonight and I let him know that Im rootin for him, I let him know everybody is rootin for him and that we all wanna see him kick your ass tonight. He aint gonna lie down tonight and youre gonna regret tryin to use him to get to the top.
Pop for the Man Beast
: Is dat it? Das all ju came to see Carlito for?
Rhyno nods
: Jure wrong man, totally wrong. See Carlito used to love watching Booker T back in WCW. Da guy was one da best around and now look at him. Carlito doesnt have to tell ju what Booker T is these days. All Carlitos wanted to do these past few weeks is get a spark back, flick a switch in Booker T again and maybe tonight were gonna see dat spark, dat fire in Booker T. Carlito speaks for everyone in saying dat, ju said it yourself that ju and all the boys in the back wanna see it right?
: Damn right.
: Well Carlito can guarantee
BAM!! Carlito lays into Rhyno with a massive shot before hammering away at the Man Beast. The crowd are booing the hell out of Carlito here as he hurls Rhyno into the wall of his locker room before wiping his hands of him
: Dat? Dat just aint happening ha ha
The former United States champion then takes a bite of his apple before spitting it all over Rhyno, looking extremely angry as we return ringside
Michael Cole
: What the hell was that for?! Carlito had no right to do that to Rhyno!! Rhyno was just looking out for a guy he obviously respects a whole heck of a lot and Carlito takes him out for no damn reason!!
: To make a statement Cole. Carlitos taken out one big name there in Rhyno and up next hes planning on doin the exact same thing to Booker T. Carlito is on a roll.
Michael Cole
: Well I hope Booker T teaches a lesson to Carlito here tonight and folks that one is coming up in just a matter of minutes but moving on quickly to the annula blockbuster, the extravaganza, the biggest party of the summer!! Summerslam!! Take a look.
The heat is on
Shots of John Cena, Batista, Edge and Randy Orton all posing
When the summer rolls around.. It can only mean one thing
One thing
Just one
Only one
Triple H
One thing
WOOO, Summerslam
Remedy by Seether then begins to play
Shot of Chris Jericho hitting a lionsault on Edge
Shot of Matt Hardy attacking Orlando Jordan
Shot of Muhammad Hassan and Shelton Benjamin trading blows
Shot of Kurt Angle roaring
Shot of Batista hitting a Batista bomb on Daivari
Shot of HBK hitting Sweet Chin Music to William Regal
Shot of John Cena connecting with an FU on Carlito
Summerslam, August 21st
Only one question remains
Can you handle the heat?
: August 21st 2005, MCI Center, Washington DC
We go straight back to ringside and rejoin Michael Cole and Tazz
Michael Cole
: Hey Tazz, can you handle the heat partner?
: Summerslam baby!! Gonna be off the charts in Washington when that one rolls round. I cannot wait Cole.
Can You Dig It?
Out comes Booker T to a good pop as hes looking focused on getting the job done here tonight against Carlito.
Michael Cole
: Well a confidence crisis may well be an understatement for whats happened in recent weeks to this man, Booker T.
: For sure Cole. Its been hard to watch. Carlito has gotten under Bookers skin and it looks like its hurt the former WCW champ. Booker certainly aint looked himself lately.
Michael Cole
: But how does he get out of this Tazz? We saw Rhyno earlier tonight try and bring some fire back into Booker but it may well have backfired. Booker didnt looked pleased to hear those words coming from the mouth of a friend.
: It could just be a lucky break is all Booker needs and he could damn sure do with it coming tonight at Judgment Day. Bookers got the game, we all know that but sometimes all it takes is that stroke of luck.
Out comes Carlito to pretty good heat carrying an apple in hand, smiling after what he did earlier on to Rhyno
Michael Cole
: Well Carlitos actions in recent weeks have been heinous and tonight he took it to that level again with a sickening attack on Rhyno.
: I gotta admit it was brutal Cole but this new found aggression in Carlito has really elevated his game and tonight he may well prove what hes been sayin for weeks to Booker T, that he is indeed the man ready to step up and that perhaps Bookers run is over
Michael Cole
: Well I hope to God that Booker proves that theory to be completely wrong. Carlitos got a beating coming to him and I hope Booker delivers it.
Grudge Match
Carlito vs. Booker T
The match kicks off with Booker T looking like hes trying to psych himself up, slapping his face slightly, bouncing on the spot as Carlito looks on smiling at his opponent. The two men start to pace around the ring before locking up in the centre and Carlito gets the early advantage, connecting with a big kick to the stomach of Booker, forcing the former WCW champion to lean forward as Lito then slaps Booker across the face to a rousing response of Ooooohs from the crowd.
Carlito shouts at Booker to Get this over with now before he embarrasses himself anymore. Booker has fallen back towards the corner with Carlito stalking his prey. Carlito grabs Booker by the back of the neck and smacks Booker face first into the turnbuckle. Booker rebounds around into the path of Carlito again who whips Booker into the opposite corner.
Carlito charges at Booker, looking to strike but Booker senses it coming and sticks a foot up, sending a big boot into the face of Carlito who is sent tumbling backwards. Booker then senses hes now in control and charges at Lito, taking him down with a big clothesline, followed by another as Book looks to pick up some steam.
Booker grabbed a hold of the left arm of Carlito and began to work at it. Booker used all his might to smash the arm of Carlito downwards, Carlito groaning out loud in pain before Booker extended the arm of Lito and smashed him in the face with a big super kick. Carlito goes flying down as Booker goes for the first cover of the match. 1-2- kick out from Carlito as the crowd really start to rally behind Booker.
Booker senses that hes now in pole position here and hoists Carlito up to his feet, Book whips his opponent into the ropes before taking the oncoming Lito back down with a heavy impact spine buster. Big time move from Booker who looks to have some confidence flowing again now. Booker heads back to work on Lito, throwing some strong right hands at his fallen opponent before locking him into a sleeper hold. Bookers wearing down Carlito here, the Caribbean superstar looking like hes in a whole world of trouble as Book applies some firm pressure.
Carlito tries to tangle out of it but Booker keeps it locked in, getting a firm grasp of his opponent. With all the insults Carlito has thrown at Booker in recent weeks, you can see how much Booker wants to hurt Carlito here and prove a point. Booker has Lito grounded entirely now but the Apple spitter is crawling his way towards the ropes, trying to find a way to break this hold.
Carlito does manage to get his way to the ropes and the referee breaks the hold with Booker questioning the decision for some reason. This momentary lapse from Booker allows Carlito a split second to drill a hard shot to the gut of Booker. Carlito then flies at Booker, taking him down and hammering away with some strong left hands to the head, Booker trying to protect himself but to no avail as Lito batters away before shouting something in Spanish to the crowd which received some decent heat.
With Lito now looking back in the swing of things, the former U.S champ brought Booker to his feet, using all his strength before whipping Book into the ropes, charging himself straight at Book and catching him with a vicious swinging neck breaker. Cover from Carlito, 1-2-kick out by Booker who just about stays in this thing.
Carlitos frustration is evident and Lito pauses for a minute, thinking about his next move as the crowd start a Lets go Booker chant which is safe to say doesnt go down well with Lito. Booker starts to make his way to his feet, heading in the wrong direction however, towards the turnbuckle and Carlito is quick to strike. Carly grabs Book by the back of the head and smashes his opponent face first into the turnbuckle.
Bookers head rebounds and his nose mayve slightly been busted open. We see the camera show a quick glimpse and a slight shot of blood as Carlito has Booker cornered now. Lito delivers a string of shots to the already beaten face of the former WCW champion before stomping Booker a few times in the gut. Booker looks winded as Carlito heads across the ring now towards the opposite side of the ring. Carlito stalks the struggling Booker and charges across the ring at full speed. Booker sees it coming down and dodges out of the way! Carlito eats a whole lot of turnbuckle as Booker now pounces at Lito.
Booker is striking away at his cornered rival and almost sends him flying over the top rope with a major shot, striking a few ooohs in the crowd. Those ooohs are soon turned to woooos as Booker delivers a nasty chop across the chest of Lito, leaving him in considerable pain. Booker is relentless though and continues to slap across the chest of Carlito, leaving his skin looking a sizzling red colour.
Booker then whips Carlito from one corner into another, charging at Lito and connecting with a big clothesline. Carlito falls away from the turnbuckle now and he bends down somewhat. Booker runs across the ring and hits the fallen apple spitter with a scissor kick!!! Scissor kick from Booker, Carlito is down and out here, rolling helplessly across the ring. Cover from Booker T. The fans are on their feet here. 1-2-3! Its all over!! BUT NO!! CARLITO HAD HIS FOOT ON THE ROPE!! THIS ONE IS FAR FROM OVER!!
The fans boo but Booker knows Carlito has survived for a little while longer at least as Booker takes a moment or two to gather his thoughts before heading back at Lito. Booker brings him upright but Carlito shoves Booker away and shoves him right into the referee! The referee is knocked down and Carlito is back in the mix again now.
Booker realises the ref is down here and looks on before turning around and turning right into a low blow from the dastardly Carlito. The fans give strong heat for this now as Booker is felled and Carlito is now primed, he looks ready to strike here. Lito looks on at Booker who is ready to get back to his feet now. Carlito is looking to hit the backstabber but theres soon a chorus of cheers and out of the corner of his eye, Carlito sees RHYNO!! RHYNO IS IN THE RING!! ATTACKED BY LITO EARLIER ON TONIGHT!! PAYBACK!! CARLITO TURNS AROUND, GORE!! NO!! RHYNO CHARGES AT LITO WHO SEES IT COMING!! GORE TO BOOKER T!!
Rhyno has inadvertently gored Booker T here. Carlito grabs Rhyno from behind, backstabber!! Backstabber to Rhyno!! Lito tosses Rhyno out the ring. The referee is back up, slightly dazed but Carlito covers Booker. 1-2-3, Carlito has stolen one!!
Winner: Carlito(13:56
Michael Cole
: DAMN IT!! Booker T cant catch a break Tazz. Rhyno came out, tryin to help his friend, tryin to get payback for Carlitos assault earlier on tonight and he gored Booker in half, Carlito saw it coming.
: You gotta feel for Booker T Cole. The winless run continues and so does Carlitos hot streak. Props to Carlito man, big win for him here tonight. But Rhyno, wow, I dunno how hes gonna explain this one to Booker T.
We then see a shot of a dejected Booker T, holding his stomach, looking at a fallen Rhyno on the outside. Booker mouths What da hell you doin? as Rhyno mouths Im sorry
We cut backstage where we see the WWE champion walking through the halls, greeted with a big pop from the crowd as Josh Matthews tracks Cena down from behind and looks ready to question the champ ahead of his big match momentarily
: John, can we just get a moment of your time quickly?
: Sure Josh, shoot.
: In just a matter of moments you go into what is the biggest match up of your career thus far when you defend your WWE title in a Last man Standing match against JBL, how are you feeling going into tonights match?
: Im feelin good Josh. I know what Im in for tonight and its gonna be a heck of an ask but this is what I aim for. I aim to get to nights like tonight, to nights like Wrestlemania where I get to go out there in the middle of that ring and prove myself to the world.
Pop for Cena
: At Wrestlemania I did exactly that. I proved myself to a whole heck of a lot of people who didnt think I had it in me. JBL was one of em. Ive got my critics out there, who hasnt? But at Wrestlemania I believe I silenced a lot of those critics. Tonight, I hope to silence a few more.
Another cheer for Cena
: Last Man Standing, its gonna be brutal, we all know that. This is JBL territory. Im sure hes told ya that all night long Josh. Hes been there, seen it, done it but tonight that dont count for a damn thing.
A more intense Cena now
: Me and JBL, weve had our issues for a while now Josh and I dont think I need to tell you just how badly I wanna go out there tonight and I wanna make him suffer. I wanna see that loud mouth, Texan Millionaire, Wrestling Gawwwwwd get whats comin to him tonight and that is the beating of a lifetime at the hands of John Cena.
A small Cena chant begins
:I promise ya Josh, I prove myself tonight once again to the world. Im walking into this thing tonight as the WWE champion and Im walking out of this thing tonight STILL the WWE champion.
Cena heads off to a pop as we get set for our main event
Out comes JBL to huge heat in his trademark white limo, grinning like a Cheshire Cat
Michael Cole
: It was at Wrestlemania when the longest reigning champion in Smackdown history was finally stopped at the hands of John Cena. Since Wrestlemania, JBL has been relentless in getting back what he claims is rightfully his. Tonight he gets that opportunity.
: Major night for JBL Cole. The Wrestlin God believes it was a fluke at Mania, tonight is his chance to right a wrong baby. To quote good ol J.R, This one is gonna be a slobber knocker!
My Time is Now
Out comes the champion John Cena to a major pop from the Target Center crowd.
Michael Cole
: The last couple of months have been a hell of a ride for this young man, John Cena. At Wrestlemania he fulfilled a lifelong dream when he toppled JBL and became the WWE champion but tonight is a whole different story as John Cena steps into the environment that is, Last Man Standing.
: Damn right Cole. Cenas got it all but until youve been in there, until youve been through the battlefields of summin like this tonight, you dont know whether you can really do it or not. Tonight were gonna learn a lot about John Cena when its all on the line.
WWE Championship: Last Man Standing Match
John Cena© vs. John Bradshaw Layfield
The two men lock up as soon as the bell rings, the intensity in both men there for all to see. Cena drives JBL back towards the corner, using all his freakish strength to full effect as the two men break free from one another. Cena delivers the first shot, taking it to Layfield who looks to retaliate. The two begin to trade blows heading back towards the centre of the ring with Cena looking like hes getting the early advantage. JBL stumbles back as Cena now hits a flurry of punches before whipping JBL across the ring. JBL comes right back at Cena who takes down the number one contender with a big shoulder block. The crowd get right behind the WWE champion who is now in early control here.
Cena immediately brings JBL to his feet and drags JBL towards the corner of the ring before pounding his head against the turnbuckle. JBL falls back towards Cena, who goes to pound his head again on the turnbuckle but this time JBL manages to use all his strength to keep away and instead elbows Cena in the gut before clubbing Cenas back with two or three hard shots of his own.
Layfield now begins to show signs of his usual cockiness, smiling at being in the drivers seat now. The Wrestling God is the first man to exit the ring as he heads over towards Tony Chimel at ringside and grabs a steel chair. The first sign of intent being laid down now by JBL.
Cena is slowly getting back to his feet whilst JBL returns to the ring. JBL puts the chair to one side at first, instead opting to knock Cena back down with a big right hand. Layfield then gets on top of Cena and begins to hammer away at the skull of the champion, a series of punches keeping the champion down but JBL refuses to let the referee count yet with Tazz saying on commentary that JBL wants to inflict as much punishment as he can on Cena.
Layfield does his typical wide arm pose to the fans, soaking in the heat as Cena shakes his head, seemingly dazed at the shots from his opponent. JBL goes over to the chair and picks it up, walks back over to Cena who is slowly returning to his knees now and JBL leathers Cena over the back with the chair!! A few ooohs in the crowd as Layfield continues to assault the champion, striking Cena across the back multiple times with the chair, leaving Cenas back red raw as Layfield asks for a count to begin.
Referee Mike Chioda begins a count with JBL looking a lot more serious now. Chioda is up to 3 as JBL demands he count quicker. Cena is holding his back in agony but is using the ropes to drag himself to his feet. Chioda gets to a count of 6 before Cena is back on his feet, albeit delicately, still holding onto the ropes. JBL is angry and charges at the champ, but Cena ducks it and again uses the ropes to his advantage, sending the number one contender flying over the top rope and down to the mat, buying himself some time to recover as JBL is now the one down.
Cena doesnt want the count though, knowing that JBL wont be kept down from just that and the champion heads through the ropes to the outside. JBL is crawling on his knees as Cena grabs him by the neck and brings him upright before Cena hurls the challenger into the steel steps!! Brutal shot from Cena, almost knocking JBLs shoulder out of place, the impact of the collision was huge!!
JBL holds his shoulder, looking in a lot of discomfort as Cena roars to the crowd, getting a good pop as the referee begins a count. JBL makes it back to his feet by the count of 6 as Cena heads right back at his rival, hitting some hard shots on a retreating JBL who is backing his way round the ring. Cena eventually sends JBL down, perhaps due to the number one contender losing his balance. JBL again tries to crawl away from Cena but the champion is in no mood for messing around as Cena brings JBL to his feet and whips JBL into the barricade!! Again some huge impact on the shoulder of JBL, almost going through the barricade into the fans.
This one is just a straight up fight between the two superstars as Cena refuses the offer of a count and heads right back to work on JBL. Cena jumps the barricade into the fans section, greeted with huge cheers as JBL remains the other side. Cena does his typical You cant see me to JBL before grabbing him by the neck and smashing JBLs face into the barricade. JBL falls backwards immediately, looking knocked out from the vicious shot from Cena.
Cena then hops on to the top of the barricade, posing for the fans as JBL steadily returns to his feet, looking exhausted already before turning around straight into a flying John Cena!! Cena jumps off the top, looking for an elbow it seemed but JBL caught him!! Layfield catches Cena with a shot to the gut before laying the champion out with a clothesline from hell!! Layfield takes himself down in the process. Both men now down and out as Mike Chioda opts to start a count.
JBL slowly makes his way back up, on his knees at this point, Cena is arising also, trying to get to his knees.
JBL is now back to his feet, Cena his knees.
Cena is now just about up to his feet as JBL goes straight at Cena, slugging it out with each other. JBL lands the first shot but Cena retaliates. They both trade blows some more before JBL as snake like as ever, connects with a thunderous low blow, kicking Cena right where it hurts, sending the champion crumbling down to his knees. JBL then continues the pressure, tossing Cena into the ringpost, face first goes the champion who rebounds straight into a big boot from JBL. The number one contender is now picking up some momentum.
The grin returns to JBLs face as he shouts at Cena that You are a fluke son, the title is comin home. JBL allows himself a small breather before dragging Cena across to the announce table. The crowd are anticipating the usual shenanigans that occur when the announce tables involved and JBL does just that. The number one contender grabs the fallen Cena by the head and smashes his skull against the announce table repeatedly. Michael Cole and Tazz are on their feet, looking to head out of trouble as JBL tosses a monitor off the table.
The other monitor JBL decides to use as a weapon and as Cena makes his way very gingerly to his feet, JBL is primed, stalking the champion from behind, poised to strike. BAM!! JBL takes down Cena with a vicious shot to the skull, sending Cena to the floor yet again as JBL demands a count be made, throwing his arms in the air as though this one is over.
Still no sign of Cena returning to his feet here
Cena is slowly up to his knees but shaky, can he get back up in time?
As Mike Chioda counts to 9 Cena is just about up and ready to go again. JBL cant believe it and charges at Cena but Cena grabs him, Cena hoists JBL up! FU!!! FU THROUGH THE ANNOUNCE TABLE!!! JBL IS OUT OF IT!!
The fans are on their feet as cena, seemingly out of it has hit an FU from nowhere through the announce table. JBL is laid out as Cena falls to the floor also, not looking like he knows what just happened. Mike Chioda once again begins a count.
Cena is back up and heads up to the ring, looking to use the ropes to hold him up. JBL is showing some signs of life now, using the barricade to try and bring him to his knees.
JBL is to his knees but cant seem to find it in him to get back up to his feet.
JBL just JUST makes it to his feet in time, eventually grabbing onto Michael Cole to keep himself from falling again. Cena cant believe it inside the ring and hops down from the apron, ready to go right back after the challenger. JBL seems in no mood for this battle now though and pleads with Cena to stop and give him a breather. Fat chance of that happening.
Cena laughs it off and strikes at JBL, knocking him backwards before grabbing the number one contender and heading towards the ring with him it looks like. Cena does just that and rolls JBL into the ring, the chair from JBLs earlier assault is still in the ring and Cena looks to it. The champion takes the chair and drills JBL in the stomach with it. JBL looks completely winded but Cena hits him with another one and another before leathering JBL across the skull with it and roaring to the crowd!!
The Minneapolis faithful cheer Cena loudly as JBL is down and out of it for the second time in a matter of minutes. Mike Chioda begins another count.
JBL is holding his head like crazy but is somehow showing signs of looking like making a recovery. Cena senses that and instead of letting the count continue he brings JBL up himself and looks to keep his pressure on. Cena goes for another shot at JBL but the number one contender gets Cena with a thumb to the eye sending Cenato spin round, not able to see where he is momentarily as JBL grabs Cena from behind and hits him with a belly to back toss almost, hurling Cena across the ring, allowing him some time to recuperate and denting Cenas momentum.
JBL crawls across the ring towards Cena before grabbing Cena by the hair and shouting Stay down John, its for your own damn good kid before locking Cena into a sleeper hold. JBL is trying to make the champion pass out here. Tazz comments that its good strategy from the former WWE champion as the crowd try with all their might to will Cena out of the hold but the leader of the Chain Gang looks like hes struggling to wriggle free.
JBL has the hold firmly locked in, applying more and more pressure by the second it seems. Cenas face has turned bright red as he reaches out, looking for something to help him out of this predicament. Somehow, someway Cena uses every ounce of strength he possesses and manages to get to one knee. JBL looks frustrated and perhaps loosened the grip slightly in anger as Cena manages to stand up now and break slowly, very slowly out of the sleeper hold.
The crowd break into a frenzy as Cena is loose and the two men once again go straight for each others throats, hammering away at each other. Cena though then goes for a different route and kicks Layfield in the gut before hammering JBL with a massive DDT, sending the Wrestling God face first into the mat.
Cena then surprisingly heads to the top rope. Not a typical Cena esque move here and some of the fans are surprised at what theyre seeing. JBL is flat out on his back, whats Cena gonna attempt here? The crowd cheer again as Cena looks around and points round the arena. Cena flies from the top and connects with a leg drop!!! Leg drop from the top to JBL and the challenger again looks out of it. The count begins.
JBL is stirring and uses the corner of the ring to bring himself upright. The crowd boo as Layfield stays in this thing. JBL pleads with Cena, motioning for a time out as Cena just laughs at his enemy. But as always the clever JBL buys himself some time before slapping Cena to some major ooooohs in the crowd. Cena laughs before turning majorly serious and viciously charging at JBL but the challenger hightails it under the bottom rope and to the outside. Cena is in high pursuit though!!
JBL trots around the ring and up towards the ramp, desperate to get away from Cena but the champion is following his every move. Layfield heads towards the back and goes behind the curtain, Cena still following him but before the camera can head to the back we return to the ramp as Cena is knocked down and looking knocked out by JBL. Layfield returned from behind the curtain and has smashed Cena over the skull. As the camera zooms in we see that JBL is wearing brass knucks and has in no uncertain terms knocked Cena out it seems.
Michael Cole is in outrage and wonders where Layfield got the knucks from. Tazz implies that it was Orlando Jordan but the main question now is, will Cena make the count of ten? JBL demands that Mike Chioda make the count.
Cena is still looking lifeless as JBL rests up a bit further down, leaning against the barricade.
Cena begins to stir
JBL cant believe it as Cena is almost back to his feet. JBL goes after Cena again but Cena sees it coming and hits a drop toe hold to the challeneger!! JBL goes face first onto the steel ramp. Cena is seething and bashes JBLs skull repeatedly against the steel ramp. JBL is busted open!! We see a close up shot of blood pouring from the head of JBL here as Cena still looks absolutely relentless.
JBL is spread out across the ramp as Cena takes his foot off the gas and asks Chioda to make the count.
JBL is realising the blood pouring down his face as he tries to sit up and looks like a man beaten.
But not yet. JBL rises to his feet groggily and turns round right into the waiting John Cena. Cena lifts JBL onto his shoulders. Hes gonna FU him on the ramp!! Cena goes for it but JBL with elbows to the temple of Cena. Cena is now bent down and JBL makes the most of it, hitting a side Russian leg sweep onto the ramp, crashing Cenas skull on the steel. The sound of the steel was clear for all to hear as the champion is now the man down. JBL heads back down the ramp still looking worse for wear, wiping the blood from his forehead as he goes down and grabs a trash can from underneath the ring.
Layfield makes his way up towards Cena and brings his arch enemy to his feet. Cena looks like hes gonna fall at any minute and BAM!! Cena is down once more as JBL absolutely hammers the trash can across the skull of Cena before asking for the count. Layfield thinks this war is over.
Cena is responding though, the fight in the champion was never in doubt and Cena is back to his feet shockingly at a 7 count. JBL shakes his head and shouts Lay down Cena, just lay down.
JBL is now getting frustrated and grabs Cena, leading him towards the stage before hurling Cena at the titantron. Cena goes face first into the titantron, rebounding into the path of Layfield again, who once again smashes Cena into the titantron, the crowd start a chant of Cena Cena but the champion is looking like hes deflated.
JBL tells Mike Chioda to count to ten and do it now, the referee proceeds.
Cena is to his knees already, infuriating Layfield who simple charges at Cena and knees him in the head, brutal impact as Layfield breaks the count but demands Chioda restart it.
Cena is again looking like hes stirring and JBL loses it completely, tells Chioda to stop and says hell finish this once and for all now. Layfield goes for another knee to the skull but this time Cena ducks it. JBL turns around and Cena takes JBL out with a big shoulder tackle!! Layfield goes flying and now Cena is in control. This topsy turvy contest takes another twist as the champion builds momentum. Cena is poised, waiting for JBL to return to his grasp. JBL turns around and Cena goes for a clothesline, JBL ducks it, BIG BOOT FROM JBL!! Cena is down again.
Cena is stirring once more, the crowd rally the champion as JBL goes towards the champion. Layfield does his pose but wastes precious time!! Cena hoists JBL up, FU ON THE RAMP!! THATS GOTTA DO IT!! CENA HAS JBL BEAT SURELY!!
JBL is getting up to his feet!! Cena cant believe it and breaks the count himself!! Cena wants to finish the job off properly here. Cena tells JBL hes been waiting a long time for this. Cena gets JBL back on his shoulders, motions to the crowd. A big roar of anticipation goes up as Cena heads to the edge of the stage now!! Cena is poised!! FU OFF THE STAGE!! CENA HAS DISPOSED OF JBL!! THIS ONE HAS GOTTA BE OVER!!
Its all over at last!! Cena retains!!
Winner and STILL WWE Champion: John Cena (29:49)
Michael Cole
: Its all over!! John Cena has retained the WWE championship!! An amazing performance from John Cena here tonight at Judgment Day!! JBL, a bloodied and battered JBL has been shut up once and for all here tonight in Minneapolis!!
: I am stunned Cole. That is one heck of a performance from this kid John Cena. I thought JBL had him beat time after time but man oh man what a match.
Michael Cole
: Tonight could very well be the defining night in that young mans career. Tonight John Cena retained his WWE title. Tonight John Cena was the Last Man Standing.
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Re: WWE 2005: Raising the Bar.
Judgment Day Feedback
So yeah, I said I'd review so here goes. I may make a mistake here or there with who is face and heel, not up to date at all with your shows so if I get something wrong forgive me.
Before I start I thought I'd give you some suggestions to help you out with the layout in general. I really suggest that you do some repackaging for your shows from now on and especially your PPV's. PPV's are the highlight of your month and really should be given the 'above and beyond' feel to it. Little things can ruin it for the readers and make it harder, like in promos you only say'Orton' or 'Angle'. Use the full names, it only takes a few seconds more. I also suggest adding more then the color and fonting that you did, it's better then nothing but still looks to 'plain' for my liking tbh. Check out Wolfy's recent Great American Bash that should show you how to present things.
Would have also liked a PPV poster, if you can't always get one made for you then do what I do and use the real life PPV Posters that the WWE made.
Now onto the show.
No rundown of the matches? not sure about that.
the first match was great, not much to really complain about. It's visible that matches are your strong point, like the fact that Matt Hardy won, never really liked OJ. the only thing that I would like for next time is for pin falls to also be on seperate lines to have that suspense feel to it ke you did for the main event. Little things like that can go a long way in making a show, if the pin falls are close to one another you can see straight away that it wasn't the deciding cover and it isn't over while if the user has to scroll down to see the rest it gives that 'what if' feeling.
Again much like your own PPV now I suggest when hyping up a PPV to give a logo or poster or something in the video package. Heres hoping you can make it to GAB / Summerslam to see how you grow and improve because the potential is there.
The Orton promo could have been tweaked a bit but it got it's message across so I guess it was alright. The 'sell date' line seems a bit awkward and out of character. Also if I remember right he complained on the Raw after Wrestlemania that he was injured and his shoulder popped out of place during the Tombstone. Also not sure if you are using Orton's dad in this thread, hopefuly not, he should be able to get over without him.
Enjoying the results and winners so far, MNM need the win to jumpstart their career while RVD and Mysterio are more of a thrown together tag team that have no purpose but to hep MNM get over with more heat after their recent debut so giving them the win was a smart move.
@ Booker T's opening line absolute gold
It might just be because Rhyno is the type of character not to talk a lot and to let his actions do the talking, but he just seemed out of character and out of place. Plus mentioning WCW is a question raiser a move I am not sure would have been done in the WWE.
Angle and Long seemed a bit robotic, this storyline with him possibly going to Raw is interesting but if it weren't for their names before their lines I wouldn't have been able to tell the difference between them two. Both just seemed very robotic nothing about them that screamed Angle or Long. Maybe watch some promos from that time and get a feeling with their characters.
hmm the only prediction I got wrong, London winning is something I wouldn't have done but hey, it's your thread
at least you didn't job out Chavo. Me thinks there will be another match between them.
the JBL promo was the best of the night so far and was in character. Good job with it.
Not to sure about ending Angle's momentum like that and have him lose via count out at the PPV only moments after talking to Long about him being his best asset on Smackdown. Makes him look like shit. I understand the booking behind not making Lashley look like a fool on his debut night, so at least you didnt have him lose via pin fall so that is alright I guess. I'm predicting Angle to stay on the blue brand for a few more months where he feuds with Lashley for embarrassing him.
Promo afterwards seemed a bit useless, what he said what said in the earlier promo. Just seemed like a filler promo. Could have been swapped with a Cena interview or something from someone who we havent heard from yet.
Having Orton go over was a brilliant move. Having him use a Low Blow and cheat to a victory was an even better move because that means that there will be another round for this feud. As well as Carlito going over, Booker doesn't need the victory and gains nothing from it could see at Summerslam a three way between him Carlito and Rhyno which should be ok.
Cena should have seemed a bit more in your face, pumped up, screaming, tense... hyped up for his match. He seemed a bit to calm for my liking just before a Last Man Standing match. Not to sure about that, he is the sort to hype up the match by being very obnoxious and going overboard with emotions in his promo. Not to sure about the FU off the stage either, if I remember right that was the way it ended or nearly ended in their I Quit match. Could have used something a bit more creative tbh.
Overall some points to work on, presentation and promos mainly, matches are A-OK. Best of luck in the future with this thread because it has lots of potential you just need to work on a few lose screws and keep things going forward.
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Re: WWE 2005: Raising the Bar.
Appreciate the review, any more would be welcomed but moving on....
Monday Night Raw Preview- 23/5/05- Worcester
The build up to Vengeance will roll on tonight from Worcester, Massachusettes and the main event has been signed, sealed and this Monday will be delivered.
Last week saw a controversial main event end with Muhammad Hassan retaining his title against Y2J Chris Jericho following the interference of all three Arabian Entity members, Daivari, Sonjay Dutt and The Great Khali as well as Y2Js bitter rival Edge and the number one contender to the World Heavyweight title, Triple H. The numbers game proved too much despite the best efforts of The Worlds Greatest Tag team, Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas and the World Champion himself, Batista.
However the aftermath of the match saw a collision course. Batista cleaned house, taking out Hassan, taking out Edge, taking out his arch enemy and opponent at Vengeance Triple H before disposing of the seven foot three behemoth The Great Khali. The champion showed his dominance in a major way and this week he will be a part of a huge tag team match up as he teams with Chris Jericho to take on the Intercontinental champion Muhammad Hassan and The Great Khali. With Jericho eyeing up the World title on one hand, will Batista and the Ayatollah of Rock and Rolla be able to co exist? Will the fellow members of the Arabian Entity rear their heads again? And what role will Edge and Triple H play in their rivals match up tonight?
Also tonight we have learned that the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels will call out the Raw GM Eric Bischoff. Last week Bischoff promised that he would put all HBKs worries to rest by bringing Kurt Angle to Monday nights. The Raw GM however failed to bring Angle across and with that, the possibility of Michaels getting his Wrestlemania rematch with the Wrestling Machine diminished. Michaels has been hell bent on getting his hands on Angle and has taken his anger out on the GM in recent weeks. Will HBK leave his mark on Eric Bischoff once again this Monday night or has the Showstopper got something else in mind?
Last week we also saw the return to Raw of Ric Flair who came to confront Captain Charimsa Christian. Flair had announced he was to retire at Backlash however Christian demanded that Flair reverse his decision and face him in order to pass the torch. At Backlash Christian beat Flair to a pulp and this past Monday night the story was the same. Christian goaded Flair into accepting a match for Vengeance and when the deal was sealed, the Peepshow host cheap shotted Flair before laying another beat down on the Nature Boy. With the match now set in stone, will Christian have anything else brutal lined up for Flair this Monday night?
Find out all the answers to these questions and more live this Monday night!
Confirmed for Raw:
Batista and Chris Jericho vs. Muhammad Hassan and The Great Khali
Shawn Michaels will call out Eric Bischoff
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Re: WWE 2005: Raising the Bar.
WWE Monday Night Raw- 23/5/05- Worcester
We go to a video package highlighting what went down last week in a night of cat and mouse between the champion Batista and Mr.Money In The Bank, Edge. We see the attempted cash in early on in the night after Edge and number one contender Triple H beat the Animal down only for Chris Jericho to make the save. We then see the backstage confrontation between Edge and The Game in which both men draw up a plan for later tonight. That plan then comes into effect as Batista meets Chris Jericho in the hall backstage before being ambushed by Edge and not only Triple H but Muhammad Hassan who was scheduled to defend his Intercontinental championship that night against Jericho.
Edge then calls for a referee and it looks like the second cash in attempt of the night but Shelton Benjamin, Muhammad Hassan's bitter rival and Charlie Haas, the World's Greatest Tag Team come to Jericho and Batista's aid. The brawl goes on between the seven men before a host of referee's and trainers break it up.
We then head to the main event where Muhammad Hassan defends the Intercontinental championship against the already beaten down Chris Jericho. The Arabian Entity, Sonjay Dutt, Daivari and The Great Khali looked to stop all Jericho's chances of taking the title before The World's Greatest Tag Tteam made their presence felt, taking it to the Entity. Jericho was then in control and looked all set to become the new champion before Edge once again cost Jericho, smashing him over the head with the MITB briefcase, allowing Hassan to retain his title.
The chaos wasn't over though and Batista came down to Jericho's aid, also looking for payback after Edge's earlier attack. The madness wasn't over though as Batista was then met with a hatred filled Triple H who took the Animal down. The champion though responded and we closed Raw with Batista laying out not only the number one contender, Mr.MITB but also the 7'3 The Great Khali as the World Champion stood tall.
We then get Pyro as we head to ringside and join Jim Ross and Jonathan Coachman
Jim Ross
: Welcome Ladies and Gentleman to Monday Night Raw! I'm Jim Ross, joined by Jonathan Coachman and Coach what a night we have in store, hot off of a chaotic Raw last week in Nashville. Tonight, the World Heavyweight champion Batista will team up with 'Y2J' Chris Jericho to take on two members of the Arabian Entity, Muhammad Hassan and the seven foot three behemoth, The Great Khali!
The Coach
: A huge main event tonight J.R and how about this one? Shawn Michaels will get exactly what's coming to him tonight, trst me on that one! The Heartbreak Kid will call out Eric Bischoff here tonight. Big mistake J.R!
Jim Ross
: I don't blame Shawn Michaels, not one bit Coach. Eric Bischoff failed to sign Kurt Angle to Raw, despite all the bravado, all the hype, Bischoff couldn't get it done and I'm pretty sure tonight Shawn Michaels is gonna tell Eric Bischoff exactly where he goes from here.
The Coach
: Straight out the door J.R, that's what I'm hopin' for.
Jim Ross
: Oh would you quit it Coach? For the love of God.
'Just Close Your Eyes'
Out comes Captain Charisma, dressed to compete but not scheduled to be in action here tonight, alongside Tomko and is met with some pretty big heat from the crowd, following from another assault on Ric Flair last week.
Jim Ross
: Well last week saw this young man Christian once again showed just how low he'd go to get what he wants. Take a look folks.
We see a replay of last week in which Ric Flair decided not to retire and accepted Christian's challenge of a match for Vengeance. We then see the two shake hands before Tomko laid Flair out with a big boot and the two men assaulted the Nature Boy
The Coach
: I've said it before J.R and I'll say it again. This man's a genius. He goaded that washed up has been Flair into a match at Vengeance and now in a months time, we get to see exactly why Captain Charisma is this generations very own Ric Flair.
Jim Ross
: I think that's one heck of an overstatement Coach. The actions of Christian are sick and I hope Ric Flair teaches Christian a damn lesson at Vengeance.
Christian takes the mic to some pretty strong heat with the odd Peep in attendance
: That's not the reaction I expected to hear from all my Peeps here tonight in Worcester.
More heat for the CLB.
: Now I came out here tonight just to make sure all you people understand the significance of what happened last week on Raw. Y'see last week was the return to Raw of the 16 time World champion, the Nature Boy, the dirtiest playyyer in the game, the almighty Ric Flair.
Christian obviously sarcastic as ever in his appraisal of Flair as he applauds and the crowd pop for his name.
: And ever since Backlash, the questions on everyone's minds has been, 'Will Ric Flair really retire?' or 'Will Flair be a real man and take up the challenge from Christian?' Last week we got the answer, we got the answer we all wanted to hear!
A few in the crowd pop bt a lot give Christian heat, remembering just how Christian got what he wanted.
: Ric Flair one on one with Christian at Vengeance. It's a match that I've craved for a long time now and it's a match that the people, YOU people deserve to see.
Christian trying to get the crowd on his side really isn't working a great deal
: You people all deserve it because you deserve to see me kicking Ric Flair's ass into retirement.
Big heat for that comment
: Come on now, we all know it's only a matter of time before it happens. You should all be thrilled at the prospect of witnessing a defining night in the career of Ric Flair and a defining night in this company and it's future when Vengeance rolls around.
Tomko nods as Christian pauses
: June 26th 2005 will be the night where the WWE finally steps out of the shadows, away from that washed up piece of crap that is Ric Flair and all that he's done in the past, because that's exactly what it is, the past. It will mark the night where this company steps forward, it steps into the light, into the future and marks the dawning of a new era. And that new era will be all about Captain Charisma.
Big heat once more for Captain Charisma
: Hey, it's the truth, you people have a right to know the truth right?
A 'You Suck' chant begins as Christian laughs
: Idiots, all of you people are idiots, now you SHUT YOUR DAMN MOUTHS AND LET ME FINISH!
Massive heat once again as Christian composes himself , shaking his shoulders and neck around with Tomko rubbing them slightly
: Thank you(Not that the heat has died down). Now as I was saying Vengeance will mark the dawning of a new era. Since Backlash I've preached to you people, not that you deserve my guidance(Heat) but I've preached that Ric Flair's selfish attitude and greed will be the downfall of him. And that it is his duty to pass the torch down to the star of this generation. So when Vengeance has come and gone, the deed will have been done and the Nature Boy will at long last have passed that torch to ME. Like it or not, the record books will state the fact that on July 26th 2005 at the Vengeance Pay Per View in Las Vegas, Nevada, Christian DEFEATED Ric Flair.
More boos for Christian here
: So I figured that with a whole month to prepare myself, why not get started right here tonight? Ric Flair's a legend, I'm not denying that but there are a whole host of legends out there. Difference is, they don't hang on for too long, they don't hang on in the hope that they're still relevant come 2005. They hang their boots up and walk away with their helds held high. Ric Flair just doesn't know how to walk away.
Again the heat continues
: So tonight I'm issuing a challenge to any legend in the back there to come on down and face me here tonight so I can give all you a people a little preview of what's in store for the Nature Boy. Who's it gonna be? Who wants a piece of Captain Charisma here tonight?
Christian wait's a moment or two, talking with Tomko. Still nothing though
: Just like I thought. Nobody wants to deal with me, nobody will go toe to toe, face to face, man to man with this generations very own Ric Flair. I am the….
'The Great Gates of Kiev'
Out steps Jerry 'The King' Lawler to a good pop much to Christian's surprise
Jim Ross
The Coach
: What the hell does this guy want J.R? Didn't I take his job?
Lawler makes his way out ready for action, crown in hand, stepping into the ring and taking a mic from Lilian Garcia. The crowd start a 'Jerry Jerry' chant
Jerry Lawler
: Wow, it sure feels great to be back here on Monday Night Raw!!
Pop from the crowd
Jerry Lawler
: J.R good to see you. Coach, well.
Laughs in the crowd as well as J.R with Coach shouting 'Well what Lawler? I'm sitting down here and you're all the way up there baby', to which J.R just tuts
Jerry Lawler
: Now Christian I couldn't help but hear you back there and I gotta tell ya something. You are one of the biggest jackasses I think I've ever seen.
Pop again from the crowd as Christian simply laughs alongside Tomko
Jerry Lawler
: And when you made that little challenge just now, I had no hesitation in accepting. And on behalf of Ric Flair, I'm gonna do what he's been wanting to do ever since Backlash and that is beat the living hell out of you.
Lawler looks intense now as Christian still can't wipe the smile off his face
: Jerry 'The King' Lawler people. Come on, you can do better than that can't you?
Christian tries to rally the crowd up and they do so, giving Lawler another big round of applause
: Jerry it's great to see you, it really is man. Been a while hasn't it? Now let me just explain something here Jerry, see I came out here tonight and I issued a little challenge. I called for any legend in the back there to come on down and face me one on one. Jerry I don't know whether it's the old age catching up with you or what not but what didn't you understand about the word LE-GEND?
Christian taps Tomko on the chest laughing along with his partner as the crowd give some heat
: Jerry, I mean come on. What the hell have you ever done in this company apart from sit down there behind that announce table along with(Christian does a shocking J.R impression) 'Good ol J.R' and yelled 'Puppies J.R, Puppies!'.
Again more heat for Captain Charisma but a few laughs also thrown in as Christian and Tomko continue laughing hysterically
: Jerry you couldn't even call yourself a legendary announcer, let alone a legendary wrestler and I'm proud to say that we have a real announcer down there now alongside Jim Ross. Jonathan Coachman is more of a legend than you will ever be!! Here's lookin' at you Coach.
Huge heat for that as Coach stands and applauds Christian, yelling 'He's right Jerry, I'm the man baby. Coach is the man J.R, listen to him.'
Jerry Lawler
: Well I guess there's only one thing left to say then…
Lawler's done talking and lays out Christian with a big right hand! The referee, already in the ring, rings the bell and this contest gets under way with Christian down, Lawler then sends Tomko flying out the ring with another right hand to a big pop.
Match One: Singles Match
Christian vs. Jerry 'The King' Lawler
Lawler's cheap shot sees him get an early advantage over Captain Charisma as he pounds away at the CLB. As Lawler tried to take advantage of his control, he brought Christian to his feet, whipping his opponent into the ropes before looking for a back body drop but Christian sees it coming and delivers a stiff kick to the head of Lawler, sending the veteran down. The match was then all plain sailing for Christian who dominated Lawler, showboating to the fans throughout, impersonating the classic Ric Flair strut, as well as some Wooos and chops across the chest of Lawler. The finish came as Christian hammered Lawler with an Unprettier for the three count
Winner: Christian(4:37)
Jim Ross
: Well Jerry Lawler put up a damn good fight here tonight folks and you can bet that Christian didn't expect to be in for such a shock here tonight.
The Coach
: A good fight? J.R are you kidding me? Captain Charisma WIPED THE FLOOR with Jerry Lawler here tonight baby JUST like he's gonna do at Vengeance to Ric Flair.
Tomko then gets a mic for Christian inside the ring as Christian wants to talk.
: Ric Flair, I hope you're watching what just happened here tonight. Come Vengeance, what you just witnessed is gonna be the exact same fate that you're gonna suffer at the hands of Captain Charisma. The flame's been lit Ric, start countin' down the days. I WILL beat you Ric, cos..that's.. how.. I.. ROLL.
Christian then pats his chest to his peeps before heading up the ramp with Tomko
The Coach
: Beautiful J.R!! Just beautiful!!
Jim Ross
: Well at Vengeance Christian's got a hell of a lot to back up and with a fired up Nature Boy in his way, it's gonna be damn hard to live up to his word.
We return and head backstage where we see all four members of the Arabian Entity walking down the hall as Todd Grisham tries to get a word with the leader of the group Muhammad Hassan
Todd Grisham
: Muhammad, can we just get a word about your tag team match tonight against Batista and Chris Jericho?
Muhammad Hassan
: You see these three men beside me Todd?
Grisham nods
Muhammad Hassan
: I and these three men standing beside me are the most dominant force on Monday nights. We are the most dominant force in this entire company and tonight we will go to that ring and prove exactly why.
Heat for Hassan
Muhammad Hassan
: Last week was a little glimpse to everyone at just why I am the greatest Intercontinental champion there has ever been. I defeated Chris Jericho, the man who holds the record for most times as Intercontinental champion. That's no easy feat Todd but I did it and I did it all..by.. myself.
Big heat there as J.R says 'what?' on commentary
Muhammad Hassan
: So tonight, I will have no problem in disposing of Chris Jericho once again and Batista? As far as Batista goes Todd, there is only one champion on Raw who deserves to be recognised and that is Muhammad Hassan. Batista may be the World champion as we speak but tonight I'm going to go out there alongside The Great Khali and I'm going to show exactly why I, ME, MUHAMMAD HASSAN is the one who deserves to be the World champion.
Strong heat again here
Todd Grisham
: And what about Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas, The World's Greatest Tag Team?
Muhammad Hassan
: What about them Todd? I defeated Shelton Benjamin at Backlash and since then he and his little sidekick have done absolutely nothing but get in our way. Tonight, Charlie Haas is gonna get what's coming to him when he takes on this man, Sonjay Dutt(Hassan turns and pats on Dutt's shoulder). And believe me, if either of those two even THINK about getting involved in our match later tonight, they will feel the full effects of the Entity.
The Entity walk away as the camera then cuts across to the locker room of the number one contender for the World title, Triple H who is dressed casually and is met by again dressed casually, Mr.MITB, Edge.
: Well well well Hunter. Looks like our little plan last week didn't come to fruition did it? Why d'ya think that is huh? Is it because I couldn't beat Batista? No. Is it cos our plan was flawed? No. Is it because you couldn't fulfil your part in all of this damn thing? Ding ding ding, we have a winner Hunter. What the hell were you doin' out there last week?
Triple H:
What was I doing? Let me tell ya what I was doing Edge incase ya hadn't noticed. See I was saving your ass from being handed to ya by Batista.
: No no no no. I had Batista right where I wanted him!!
Edge looks fired up here
: It was all set up for you to come out there, 2 on 1 and I cash this bad boy in(taps the MITB briefcase). YOU screwed up, nobody else Hunter. So as far as I'm concerned, our little arrangement these past couple of weeks goes out the window tonight. You want help dealing with Batista? You can find somebody else cos I don't NEED to do anything for you. All I give a crap about is shutting Jericho up at Vengeance and when that's outta the way, guess what? This briefcase is gonna be cashed in and I don't give a damn whether it's Batista or whether it's YOU that I cash in on but I WILL be World Heavyweight champion soon enough.
Triple H
: You wanna play it that way huh?
Edge nods with Trips' smirk now turning into a bit more serious look
Triple H
: Fine by me. But let me tell ya when Chris Jericho gets his hands on you and you've got nowhere to run to, nowhere to hide, you'll be on your OWN. I've got Batista to deal with at Vengeance, that's a damn shot more important than helping you cash in that briefcase. That briefcase doesn't count for anything Edge. See when I win back MY World title at Vengeance, I can say that I did it the right way, I did it like a real man does, man to man, face to face. You? You may win the World title with that contract, sure, I'm not denying it but people are always gonna know you as a cheap ass World champ.
Small pop there for Trips' comment
Triple H
: You haven't got the balls to stand in that ring and go face to face with a champion. You gotta cash something in when his back's turned. That's why I'm the Game, that's why I'm the best in this business. No matter how many people don't like me, they know I'll kick their ass all over this arena and I'll do it face to face. And Edge that's why you're not worth a dime in anybody's eyes and not worth a dime on this show.
Triple H
: WELL PROVE IT THEN! For years I've gone out there night in night out and I've proved that I'm the very best in this company. What the hell have you done Edge? Done a few crazy spots in some tag team Ladder matches? I may not like Chris Jericho but he's got a point when he says that you've not achieved a thing in your career yet. You wanna prove yourself Edge? Wanna prove me wrong? Then make a damn impact.
Trips then walks away looking fired up as Edge looks furious, running his hands through his hair and says 'I will make an impact
Jim Ross
: Well quite the confrontation backstage there between Mr.Money in the Bank, Edge and the number one contender to the World's title, Triple H.
The Coach
: Man, J.R you could feel the electricity in the arena just now when those two men tore into one another! Now I'm a fan of both those guys and once Vengeance is over, I'm banking on one of em bein' our NEW World Heavyweight champion. Be it Triple H beating Batista or be it Edge cashing in. One of em is leaving Las Vegas with the belt around their waist.
'Time to Rock and Roll'
Out comes the Women's champion, Trish Stratus to a big reaction, as she gets set for action
Jim Ross
: Well at Vengeance this young Canadian will defend her Women's title in what is sure to be a slobberknocker when she goes one on one with the crazed Victoria in a No Disqualification match.
The Coach
: Ain't nothing wrong with a woman havin' a crazy side J.R. Victoria's gonna take the Women's championship from Trish at Vengeance and I'm gonna love seein' it! I can guarantee you on that one.
Molly Holly then makes her way out, all set to take on the blonde beauty.
Match Two: Singles Match
Trish Stratus vs. Molly Holly
The match is a relatively short affair although Molly puts up a good fight against the Women's champion. Molly came close to scoring an upset following a hard DDT around two minutes in, surprising the crowd as Trish just kicked out at two. But this proved to be the spark the champion needed and she kicked into life following that. After a near fall on Molly, following a brutal roundhouse kick, Trish decided it was time to finish things and signalled for some Stratusfaction which she duly connected with and picked up a big win.
Winner: Trish Stratus(5:13
The aftermath though saw Trish's opponent for Vengeance, Victoria make her presence felt and attack Trish from behind. Victoria grabbed the hair of Trish and hammered away at her but Trish refuses to back down and rolls Victoria over, hammering away at the crazy number one contender now!! Trish is beating down on Victoria here but Victoria manages to roll out of the ring and sprints away from danger as Trish looks on intently.
Jim Ross
: Well Victoria has found out here tonight that Trish Stratus is not gonna hide! Trish Stratus is gonna head to Vengeance and she's gonna stand up to this psycho when her championship is on the line.
The Coach
: She may stand up J.R but she's just gonna get knocked straight back down. Victoria is just too much to handle for ANY diva here in the WWE J.R. She ain't a lady to mess with baby!
We cut away and head to a promo for Vengeance:
Shelton Benjamin
: An injustice
: Will see retaliation
Chris Jericho
: An injustice
Shawn Michaels
: Will see retribution
Ric Flair
: An injustice
Muhammad Hassan
: Will see payback
: An injustice
Big Show
: Will see..
Batista and Triple H
We then see the camera head backstage and see Shawn Michaels getting ready to make his way out to the ring to address Eric Bischoff, next!
Sexy Boy'
Out through the curtains steps the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels, dressed in a shirt and jeans, to rapturous applause, looking less than pleased to be here though.
Jim Ross
: Well last week folks Shawn Michaels ran the gauntlet at the hands of Eric Bischoff and he came through with flying colours but the real story here lies with Michaels' issues with Kurt Angle.
The Coach
: The issue is closed J.R. Michaels needs to move on. Angle's stayin' on Smackdown and as great as Eric Bischoff is as our Raw General Manager, there was nothing even he could do to persuade Angle to come to Monday nights. That's sayin' something J.R.
Jim Ross
: But the question now remains, where does Shawn Michaels go from here?
Michaels has a microphone in hand as the crowd are very vocal in chanting for the showstopper
Shawn Michaels
: I guess uh- I guess that's my shot gone down the drain then. Kurt Angle's stayin' on Friday nights.
Boos from the crowd
Shawn Michaels
: Since Wrestlemania that's all I've been able to think about, each and every day, is getting' my hands on Angle again. Vince McMahon wouldn't give me it. The draft wouldn't give me it, Eric Bischoff wouldn't give me it and now Kurt Angle himself won't give the Heartbreak Kid what he wants.
More boos
Shawn Michaels
: Yep, that's exactly how I feel right about now. Knowing I'm not gonna get that opportunity again, it hurts but I've had a few days to think about it and y'know something, now it's official, now I know for sure that there ain't a thing possible that Haitch-Bee-Kay can do about it, it's time to move on.
Heat for Michaels there surprisingly as he lets out a wry grin
Shawn Michaels
: Hey, it pains me to say it but it's gotta be done people. But Kurt Angle, if you're watching, I got a little message for ya.
Michaels looks in close at the camera
Shawn Michaels
: One day Kurt, it may be a couple of years down the line, it may be even longer. But one day Kurt, I'm gonna get that rematch. And believe me when I tell ya, we're gonna steal the show again but this time? This time there's only gonna be one winner and Kurt, you're lookin' at him.
Pop from the crowd as Michaels moves away, changing tone slightly now
awn Michaels
: Well with that outta the way, it's time for the Showstopper to set his sights elsewhere. Now I came to Worcester tonight and I came here to confront one man. The man who promised me that he'd get Kurt Angle to Raw, the man who made me run the Gauntlet last week, the man who I would love to kick his teeth down his throat right here tonight!
Pop again from the crowd
Shawn Michaels
: Eric Bischoff, I think we need to talk so I'd appreciate it right about now if you made your way out here cos the Showstoppa's got something to say.
Michaels waits for the arrival of Bischoff
I'm Back'
And in little to no time Bischoff makes his way out onto the stage, sporting a broad smile to some good heat
Eric Bischoff
: Shawn my man, good to see you. How's it goin'?
Shawn Michaels
: Cut the small talk Eric. Now how 'bout ya get down here so we can settle a few little things in the middle of this ring?
Eric Bischoff
: Ha, Shawn do you think I'm stupid or what? You haven't got a hope in hell of me comin' down to that ring, not a chance. Shawn, whatever you have to say, go ahead and say it but I'm not comin' down there.
Heat for Bischoff
Shawn Michaels
: Alright, you got it Eric. You wanna have it your way? Sure why not cos I'm gonna make this real quick and real simple for ya.
Michaels scratches his head before continuing
Shawn Michaels
: See last week Eric ya didn't deliver whatcha promised to do. Ya told me, ya told these people that Kurt Angle was gonna sign on the dotted line, he was gonna jmp ship to Raw and we were gonna get HBK/Angle, the rematch.
Pop for that thought
Shawn Michaels
: But what a shocker people. Eric Bischoff couldn't get the job done!
Michaels sounds stunned, gasping almost to the audience
Eric Bischoff
: Look Shawn what are ya getting' at here huh? I'll admit, I couldn't live up to my word. But that had NOTHING to do with me. No matter what I said, no matter what I offered Kurt Angle had no intention of comin' to Monday nights because of YOU Shawn. Place the blame on me all ya want, but this is all you, all your guilt, all your anger,all your frustration at being beaten by Kurt at Wrestlemania. You're simply using it to blame other people.
Shawn Michaels
: You're right Eric, you're right. My frustration, my anger is building and building each and every week and when the general manager fails to live up to his promises it just adds fuel to the fire! So Eric I think ya owe me. I think ya owe me big time.
The fans pop wondering what HBK has to say.
Shawn Michaels
: With Kurt Angle outta the way. With it bein' time to set my sights on pastures new, I figured that what better way than to move on to something, than move on to the World Heavyweight title.
Major pop from the Worcester crowd there
Eric Bischoff
: Woah woah woah Shawn I just can't do that. We've already got a World title match lined up for Vengeance, I can't just add ya in. Not a chance. And besides, what in the world have you done to deserve a title shot?
Boos from the crowd
Eric Bischoff
: Kurt Angle beat you at Wrestlemania. Randy Orton beat you at Backlash. The way I see it, you're less deserving of a title shot than anybody on the roster right about now.
Michaels hangs his head slightly with more heat for the GM
Shawn Michaels
: Eric, the past is the past. Yeah I'm not exactly on a hot streak right about now but they don't call me the Showstopper for nothing.
Pop from the fans
Shawn Michaels
: You know just as well as I do and all of these people here tonight that there is NOBODY who can outperform the Heartbreak Kid. If you're gonna let me down on Angle, you're not gonna deny me when it comes to this. All I'm askin' for is an opportunity. A number one contenders match, anything, to prove to the world that Shawn Michaels is back and Shawn Michaels is focused a hundred and ten percent on getting back on top o' the mountain.
A loud 'HBK' chant begins
Eric Bischoff
: Shawn aren't you forgetting the fact that you damn near kicked my head off a couple weeks back or is that all a blur to ya?
Shawn Michaels
: Eric, believe me, that thought is still clear as day in my mind right about now and if ya don't give me what I'm askin' for, there's areal good chance I come up there and finish the job off.
HUGE pop from the crowd with Michaels threat there
Eric Bischoff
: THAT'S IT, ENOUGH! Now I am tired of you callin' the shots Shawn. I think you're forgetting that I'm the general manager of this show, I'm YOUR general manager. But I think I can come to some kind of deal for ya, so hear me out on this one.
Michaels seems to mouth 'OK' looking a little hesitant
Eric Bischoff
: There's nothing I can do about the title match at Vengeance. That's just the way it goes Shawn but at Vengeance I'm gonna throw you a little challenge down. See I'm sick of the Sweet Chin Music's, the threats, the out of control Shawn Michaels and at Vengeance I want that to all come to an end. So Shawn at Vengeance, how about this for ya? You go one on one with a superstar of MY choosing and if you win, ya get your championship match.
Pop from the crowd for that but Bischoff's not done yet
Eric Bischoff
: BUT.. if MY superstar wins then Shawn I want this all to stop. I want the raging lunatic Shawn Michaels gone and the best way of doin' that in my mind is this. You lose at Vengeance then you become MINE. You lose Shawn and you become Eric Bischoff's assistant here on Raw, you become MY property. What do ya say Shawn?
Bischoff grins smugly as Michaels looks on unphased
Shawn Michaels
: There is nothing more painful than the thought of havin' to be a slave to a piece of dirt like you Eric.
Big pop for HBK again there
Shawn Michaels
: But as far as Vengeance goes and your little challenge. You tell me up there that I'm forgetting who you are, you're the boss. But Eric, this challenge, are ya forgetting who I am? Cos I'm Shawn Michaels. I'm the Heartbreak Kid. The Icon, The Showstopper, The Main Event and at Vengeance I am gonna earn myself that World title match I'm cravin'. Eric I accept your challenge without a moment's hesitation and let me tell ya, when all's said and done, I'm gonna be kickin' your teeth down your throat one.. more.. time.
Major pop once again as Bischoff walks away looking pleased with his nights work and HBK looking on sternly as 'Sexy Boy' plays across the PA.
Jim Ross
: Wow. Vengeance just got even bigger right there folks! What a challenge from the Raw General Manager and what a match we now have on the cards! The stakes are huge! Shawn Michaels and an opponent of Eric Bischoff's choosing. Michaels wins, he gets a World title opportunity. Michaels loses and he is the property, let me repeat that. Shawn Michaels is the PROPERTY of Eric Bischoff. Has Shawn Michaels signed his life away by accepting this match up?
The Coach
: You're damn right he has J.R. At Vengeance Shawn Michaels is done and our genius of a General Manager is gonna make his life a whole lot easier when he acquire the services of HBK! I can't wait baby boy!
We then head backstage where we the see Todd Grisham who is standing by with the World Heavyweight Champion, 'The Animal' Batista!
Todd Grisham
: Dave, tonight you team with Chris Jericho to take on Muhammad Hassan and The Great Khali. Do you believe that you can trust Chris Jericho here tonight?
: Nobody can trust Jericho, especially when you hold the World Heavyweight title. So I think that answers your question Todd. But as far as teaming up with Jericho tonight, I got no problems. He's got his own agenda and I've got mine.
Batista looks at his title over his shoulder
: My agenda tonight is simple. Go out to that ring and beat the living hell out of Muhammad Hassan and that freak Khali. And I think the same applies for Chris Jericho after what went down last week, so I'm pretty sure we're on the same page here tonight Todd.
Pop for that comment
: But what's really on my mind is one thing and that's Vengeance when I defend this championship against Triple H one more time. See I heard what Hunter had to say earlier tonight with his little buddy Edge about how he's the best in this business. Well Hunter, this(looks at his title), this says otherwise. Cos right now, I am the BEST in the business.
Pop once more for the champ
: Triple H WAS the man, I'm not in any doubt about that. As a part of Evolution he was the man I looked up to, he was the best, there was nobody that could say they were better than him in this company but as time wore on, it started to dawn on me. It started to dawn on me that I was better than him, that I could be the man around here. And as WOO the Nature Boy himself, Ric Flair used to say, to be the man, you gotta beat the man.
Pop for the mention of Flair
: And at Wrestlemania, I beat the man. At Vengeance, if Triple H is so sure he's the best around, then all he's gotta do is beat the man. All he's gotta do is beat ME. So tonight, I wanna go out there and make a statement against those two punks but I want Triple H to make sure he takes a close look, a real close look, cos tonight's gonna be just a small preview of what I've got in store for his sorry ass come Vengeance.
Batista walks away to a loud pop from the crowd again
We return and '
hits and out come The World's Greatest Tag Team to a pretty good pop from the crowd as Charlie Haas gets set for action
Jim Ross
: It's been quite the couple of weeks for these two great young athletes, Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin. Shelton Benjamin has been intent on getting back his Intercontinental championship from Muhammad Hassan but with the Entity all in Hassan's corner, Charlie Haas has been much needed to help his old partner out since being drafted to Raw in the annual lottery.
The Coach
: But J.R even with Haas in his corner, there's still FOUR of the Entity and just these TWO guys tryin' to take em on. These guys do not stand a chance! The Arabian Entity are too smart and too strong for Haas and Benjamin to deal with.
Out comes Haas' opponent tonight, Sonjay Dutt, accompanied by Daivari
Jim Ross
: Well these two men makin' their way down to the ring have made their intentions known the past couple of weeks. Alongside helping' out their buddy Muhammad Hassan, they've also made it clear that they want a shot at the World Tag Team titles.
The Coach
: And they've got every right to one J.R. Sonjay Dutt is a tremendous talent and with Daivari in the mix also, he can go J.R believe that, then you've got yourself a hell of a tag team right there. The Dudley Boyz better be lookin' over their shoulders at these two guys.
Match Three: Singles Match
Charlie Haas vs. Sonjay Dutt
The match is an exciting one as the fans get their first real glimpse at Sonjay Dutt in action as well as a rare chance to see Charlie Haas in singles action. The first near fall came for Dutt who thought he'd sealed the match after a beautiful tilt awhirl tornando DDT which looked to have put Haas down but one half of TWGTT managed to get the shoulder up at the death to stay in the match. The two men continued to put on a fine bout as Haas tried to lock in the Haas of pain on several occasions but each time Dutt managed to wriggle free or to the ropes.
The closing stages of the match saw Daivari make his presence felt, getting on the ropes to stop Haas' momentum but was stopped in his tracks as Shelton Benjamin went round to the outside and took it to Daivari, hurling off the apron before delivering a series of punches. Inside the ring though, with the referee focused on the outside Dutt connected with a low blow to Haas before heading up to the top rope but he was sent flying by THE DUDLEY BOYZ! D-Von pushes Dutt off the top, down to the mat and with the referee shouting at Benjamin and Daivari to take it to the back ths allowed the Dudleyz to drop Dutt with a 3D!! Haas slowly crawls to the fallen Dutt and makes the cover for the win!
Winner: Charlie Haas(8:05
Jim Ross
: It's about time that Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin got one over on Hassan and his chronies and tonight, it may not be when there's gold on the line, it may not be with Hassan even in the damn match but The World's Greatest Tag Team may feel like they're a step closer to getting' some payback! Great win here tonight for Charlie Haas.
The Coach
: This is not right J.R! You saw Shelton Benjamin and the damn Dudleyz deliberately cost Sonjay Dutt out there!! That's called CHEATING, ya ever heard of it J.R? Your eyesight failin' ya now huh? How convenient. Shelton Benjamin and the Dudleyz CHEATED Sonjay Dutt out of a win here tonight and that's not fair.
Jim Ross
: Would you shut up Coach? The way I see it, Benjamin and Haas deserve a damn break and the Dudleyz deserve more than a bit of payback after what Dutt and Daivari have dished out in recent weeks.
The Coach
: That's the trouble J.R, the way you 'see' it.
Video Package
We see two young, athletic guys sat down on chairs, dressed for the occasion at what seems to be a pool party. The camera then pans to one of the two men.
Hi I'm Ken Doane
The camera then shifts across to the other man
And I'm Nick Nemeth
: And we're here to tell you a little bit about ourselves
: See, we've got the looks
Two stunning women come over and start rubbing all over the two men
: We've got the confidence
Nemeth starts to talk with the women, getting up off his chair and taking one of the women off with him
: We've got the talent
One guy walks over to try and talk to Nemeth's woman but Nemeth knocks him clean out, shaking his wrist in the process
: Good thing I won't be needing that later huh?
Nemeth winks at the woman as the camera cuts to Doane once more
: And we're coming to Monday Night Raw
Camera cuts to Nemeth who is now in the kitchen
: So fasten your seatbelts
: And get ready
: Cos it's gonna be a bumpy ride
: Ken Doane
: And Nick Nemeth
: Are ready to provide the platform
: For perfection
The final shot is of Nemeth and Doane smiling cockily with each having a woman under their arm as the lights go out
'Ken Doane and Nick Nemeth: Coming to Monday Night Raw: Soon'
We then head backstage and join Eric Bischoff who is in his office before the camera then shifts and we see The World's Greatest Tag Team appear to a good pop
Eric Bischoff
: Shelton, Charlie, what can I do for ya gentleman?
Shelton Benjamin
: Eric there's one thing I want and I think you know exactly what that is.
Eric Bischoff
: Alright, alright I'll cut to the chase. You want that Intercontinental title rematch don't ya Shelton?
Shelton Benjamin
: You're damn right I do, so Eric gimme the answer I'm lookin' for here.
Eric Bischoff
: Y'know something' Shelton, as much as I don't like you and believe me I don't.
A look of frustration from Benjamin as Bischoff quickly shy's away from that
Eric Bischoff
: You DO deserve a rematch so lets set it in stone right here and now. Muhammad Hassan defending the Intercontinental championship against Shelton Benjamin live on Pay Perv View at Vengeance. How's that sound for ya?
Pop from the crowd
Shelton Benjamin
: That's the exact response I was lookin' for Eric.
Eric Bischoff
: But that's not all Shelton, see there's a catch.
Benjamin and Haas look at each other as if they knew there had to be
ic Bischoff
: YOU Charlie Haas will be… banned from ringside.
Bischoff lets out his sly grin as Shelton grits his teeth
Charlie Haas
: Eric ya may think that's gonna put Shelton at a disadvantage but everyone knows that Shelton Benjamin is the best pure athlete in this company and that NO man, especially Muhammad Hassan is a match for THE 'Gold Standard' here in the WWE, this man right here(Haas pats Benjamin's chest). Ain't that right Shelton?
Shelton Benjamin
: Charlie's right Eric. Whatever you put in my way, whatever you put in OUR way, it ain't gonna stop me from bringin' home the Intercontinental title.
Eric Bischoff
: Well, it's funny you should say that Shelton. Y'see that's not all I've got in mind for Vengeance actually. Seeing as you're so confident and seeing as though you wanna test me, you wanna test Eric Bischoff huh? I've decided to throw another little stipulation in.
Benjamin puts his head into the air for a second
Eric Bischoff
: See it's not just gonna be a regular match at Vengeance. No, no, NO. It's gonna be Shelton Benjamin versus Muhammad Hassan AND The Great Khali for the Intercontinental title!!
Big heat for the GM's decision
Eric Bischoff
: And if EITHER of those two men pin you, Muhammad Hassan will remain Intercontinental champion. I think I've made my point loud and clear here tonight, don't you guys?
Both men stare a hole through the GM as Haas grits his teeth and Bischoff continues to smile broadly.
Charlie Haas: Crystal clear. Come on Shelton, let's get outta here.
Haas walks out as Shelton continues staring out the GM before eventually leaving
We return to ringside as J.R and Coach talk briefly about the Intercontinental title match at Vengeance before…
'Crank it Up'
Out comes The Big Show to a good reaction as ever as the 500lb giant gets set for action against some local jobber.
Jim Ross:
Well this man has been on a warpath since comin' over to Monday nights in the draft. Big Show has beaten all in his way and has looked damn near unstoppable in doing so.
The Coach
: He is straight up dominant J.R. Ain't no two ways about it. Nobody seems to be able to stop The Big Show right now.
Match Four: Singles Match
Big Show vs. Local Jobber
Show absolutely dismantles some poor young kid. Show uses all the moves in his arsenal and just dominates before finally putting his opponent out his misery with a thunderous choke slam but looking less than pleased as he usually does.
Winner: Big Show(2:46
Show wins in easy, dominant style before he takes a mic afterwards surprisingly, to as ever some decent cheers in the crowd
Big Show
: Y'know I've been on Raw now for a few weeks and I gotta tell ya, nothing stands out.
Show scratches his chin before contining
Big Show
: See I came to Monday nights and I was excited again, first time in a long time that I could say that. A fresh start, new surroundings. I was pumped up about just what the future held for the World's Largest Athlete.
Small pop there for some reason
Big Show
: I thought the challenges would come thick and fast but boy was I wrong. I don't know about what all our fans here in Worcester think but maybe, just maybe it's because..
Show pauses
Big Show
: Well, maybe it's because I weigh five..HUNDRED..pounds
Small pop
Big Show
: Maybe it's because I stand over SEVEN feet tall
Another small pop
Big Show
: Maybe it's because all the guys in the back think that if they even DARE take me on, I will take them OUT.
Pop once more as Show seems to be getting more intense, but then changes mood somewhat
Big Show
: But I can't take much more of this. I can't take much more of what you all just saw. See I'm done with taking guys out just like that(Show snaps his fingers). I want to be chall…enged again.
Show shakes his head
Big Show
: I've lost ALL motivation to be here and as much as this pains me to do this, I've begun to think about just exactly what my future in this company is.
Boos from the crowd as Show seems to be considering leaving
Big Show
: Hear me out cos this is as hard for me to take as it is some of you. But the facts are, that there isn't much else out there left for me to conquer. There isn't much left that can make me sit back and think 'Man I'm ready for tonight.'
Show seems to be getting more and more emotional
Big Show
: I need somebody, something to light the flame inside of me. I need somebody, something, ANYTHING to get the fire burning again and at this point in time, I simply do not see it happenin'. So with that said I think you all know what I'm about to say, so heck, here goes.
Show wells up a bit as some fans seem in a bit of shock as Show looks set to retire here tonight before...
'Born Naughty'
Out steps William Regal to a surprised look from Big Show who seems to look completely confused. Regal comes out onto the stage in a suit to more confusion from the fans than heat
William Regal
: Ah yes. The Big Show, one of the most intimidating superstars in WWE history. Am I right?
Show nods his head as Regal continues.
William Regal
: But I believe that you've been believing your own hype for far too long now Show. Times have changed and you seem to be under the impression that you're unstoppable? That nobody can provide you with an adequate challenge? Again, I ask you Show, am I right?
Show mouths 'Damn right'
William Regal
: Well Big Show let me tell you here and now that that couldn't be any further from the truth.
Heat for Regal here who begins to slowly walk down the ramp.
William Regal
: See I don't know if you saw what occurred last Monday night on Raw but I was involved in a Gauntlet match with a certain Shawn Michaels.
Big Show
: Regal I don't know where you're goin' with this but could speed it up cos I got a little something I wanted to announce right about now.
William Regal
: You won't be announcing anything tonight, not on my watch. But as I was saying, last week I was a part of the Gauntlet match with Shawn Michaels and I fell short but what I went onto see was something that really stood out to me, was something that caught the eye and I don't believe I was the only one.
Show looks frustrated here, hanging down the ropes, looking up at Regal who is now edging closer to the ring.
William Regal
: And tonight, you said something that really hit me. It hit me, as I, William Regal believe that I hold the key to all your problems.
Show shouts 'What's that then Regal huh?' Regal is now up one of the steps, set to enter the ring
William Regal
: You feel the urge to be CHALLENGED, you want to know what the FUTURE holds. Well Big Show, I know exactly what the future holds and I know that it is going to be a massive challenge.
Suddenly the crowd are on the edge of their seat as Big Show senses the buzz and turns around right into a chair shot from MARK JINDRAK!! The young superstar smashes Big Show over the head with the chair before smashing Show again with the steel, sending the big man down before continuing to hammer away on the seven footer with some left hands and kicks to the mid section as William Regal, now in the ring, joins in the assault, stomping away at Show as Jindrak delivers another chair shot to finish Show off.
The heat is huge for these two men as Regal takes hold of the mic again.
William Regal
: Big Show, last week I saw the future and under my guidance there is no doubting that this man is going to be more than a challenge for not just you but the entire Raw locker room. Ladies and Gentleman, I give to yo, the FUTURE, MARK JINDRAK!!
Big heat as Jindrak panders to the crowd before Regal raises his hand and they stand over a fallen Show.
Jim Ross
: A damn sneak attack here tonight from Mark Jindrak who appears to now be in tandem with the wily veteran that is William Regal. Jindrak, handpicked it seems by Regal has made a heck of an impact here tonight in taking out the Big Show. If that doesn't fire up the Big Show then goodness knows what will.
The Coach
: William Regal is simply a genius J.R. He has found the future, tonight J.R we have seen the FUTURE of Monday Night Raw baby. And his name is Mark Jindrak. Brutal attack on Big Show and I for one, LOVE IT! Show wants a challenge, he's lookin' at it baby boy. Jindrak and Regal are gonna bring the fight to the big man and he ain't gonna like what he's in for.
We see a shot of Big Show, beginning to sit up, looking in discomfort and furious at what went down as Regal and Jindrak head up the ramp looking pleased with their evening's work.
The camera then cuts backstage where we see Shawn Michaels carrying his bag, looking all set to leave the arena before Todd Grisham catches up with the Showstopper.
Todd Grisham
: Shawn, jst wanted to get a quick word on what went down tonight with Eric Bischoff and how you're feeling about such a high stakes match at vengeance?
Shawn Michaels
: Todd, if I was at all concerned about the match at Vengeance, I wouldn't be doing it. But my goal here on Raw now is to once again climb to the top of the mountain and everybody knows I'm more than capable of doin' it. But Eric Bischoff just can't allow that to happen can he? He's gotta put his foot down and throw this stipulation in as though it's gonna threaten me, as though it's gonna worry me. Worry ME? Worry the Heartbreak Kid? You gotta be kiddin' me.
Pop from the fans there
Shawn Michaels:
Todd, I hope Eric Bischoff is listening right about now cos I got a little something to say to him. Eric, at Vengeance ya better pick wisely cos whoever it is ya choose to put in the ring with 'Aitch Bee Kay is gonna feel the full effects of my feet kicking their teeth down their throat.
Big pop once more
Shawn Michaels
: At Vengeance I'm takin' the first steps on the road to recovery for Shawn Michaels. It's been a rough couple of months Todd, all these people here tonight know just what I've gone through. I've tasted defeat time and again since Wrestlemania, I've been hell bent on one man, but my mind is now clear again. With Kurt Angle outta the picture, for now, the World Heavyweight championship is my driving force, it's my desire and Eric Bischoff may've held me back from what I wanted but he's not gonna do it again, I can assure you of that.
Todd Grisham
: But what about the prospect of you losing at Vengeance Shawn? What if, dare I say it, you end up becoming the property of Eric Bischoff?
Shawn Michaels
: Ah the great what if question. Well, what if the economy goes downhill? What if the world was to end tomorrow? Todd, we don't know the answers and I don't know what the answers would be if I end up becoming property of that weasel Bischoff but at Vengeance I'm gonna go out to that ring and once AGAIN steal the show and if that? If that isn't enough to earn me a World title match then I'll brace myself for what's to come.
Michaels then leaves and exit's the arena as Todd Grisham looks on
We return and 'Arab America' hits and out come Muhammad Hassan and The Great Khali, minus the other Entity members, Dutt and Daivari to big heat as ever
Jim Ross
: Tonight marks a big night for the Intercontinental champion Muhammad Hassan. He claimed earlier tonight that HE was the only champion that deserved recognition on Raw and that he deserves to be World champion. Well it's put up or shut up time here tonight for Hassan.
The Coach
: OUR Intercontinental champion J.R. And with The Great Khali by his side, how can you go against anything that Hassan has to say? Hassan is a walkin', talkin' genius and Shelton Benjamin, a man I admire inside the ring should take a leaf outta Hassan's book cos outside of the ring, he is a stupid stupid man. Wantin' another shot at the Intercontinental champ? Hassan and Khali, two on one at Vengeance? Game over for Shelton Benjamin at J.R and tonight it may be game over for Batista and Chris Jericho.
'Break the Walls Down'
Out steps Chris Jericho, looking in no mood for fun and games tonight to a big pop.
Jim Ross
: Well for weeks now, this man Chris Jericho has been screwed and screwed again folks and time after time it's Mr.Money in the Bank, Edge who's gotten well and truly under the skin of Chris Jericho and he did it again last week, costing Jericho the Intercontinental championship.
The Coach
: Edge didn't cost Jericho a dime J.R. Jericho got beat last week, by hook or by crook, Jericho..got..beat. FACT. Jericho keeps puttin' his damn foot in his mouth, talkin' about how Edge hasn't achieved anything, how Edge is a wannabe Chris Jericho, if he SHUT HIS MOUTH and started doin' things in the ring instead of talkin' bout Edge, he'd be the Intercontinental champ right about now, heck he might even be World champ.
Jim Ross
: Edge started this whole damn thing Coach!! Jericho's just been standing up for himself, looking for some payback and at Vengeance when these two collide, well I'll be damned if he doesn't get it.
The Coach
: Well damn you then Barbeque boy cos Edge is gonna spear Y2J in half in Las Vegas at Vengeance.
'I walk alone'
The Animal and World champ, Batista makes his way out, pandering to the crowd, greeted with a big response as we get set for this tag team battle
Jim Ross
: Last week Batista proved to everyone, he made a statement as to why he IS the man around here. He took out Edge, he took out Hassan, he took out The Great Khali and he took out the man he defends his championship against at Vengeance, Triple H.
The Coach
: All part of the plan J.R. Triple H has it all figured out. He's goading Batista, he's drawing Batista in, playin' him along until Vengeance and then BAM! New World champion baby ha ha and I'm gonna LOVE it J.R! LOVE IT!
Jim Ross
: Aw please, Triple H got beat by Batista at Wrestlemania and again just last week, he got taken out by this Animal. In my mind, Triple H, as great as he is, has no answer for his own prodigy.
The Coach
: The Game has ALL the answers and at Vengeance he'll prove it.
Match Five: Tag Team Match
Batista and Chris Jericho vs. Muhammad Hassan and The Great Khali
Jericho and Hassan start things off with Jericho heading right after the I.C. champion after what went down last week. Jericho has the upper hand in the early stages with Hassan looking unable to cope with the vicious side of Jericho here tonight. A near fall for Jericho coming following a nice suplex into a pinfall with Hassan just kicking out at two and a bit.
The shift in momentum though then came as Jericho looked to charge at Hassan but Hassan had similar intentions and the end result was a double clothesline which sent both men flying. The crowd were fully behind Y2J and urged him on to make his way to the corner and tag in the Animal, however it appeared Hassan would be first to make the tag and indeed he did, reaching out to the tag in the monster Great Khali.
The whole atmosphere in the crowd then seemed to shift as the big man climbed over the top rope and placed his giant frame in the centre of the ring as Jericho makes the tag and the fans go insane!! Batista charges into the ring and goes right after Khali but the giant doesn't move. Tista lays several right hands at Khali who just doesn't seem to budge. Khali then sends Batista down with a massive chop across the head.
Khali goes for a cover, using just his foot but Jericho comes in to try and save the match for his team, only to be caught by Khali who tosses Jericho over the top rope! Jericho goes crashing to the outside, holding the back of his head. Inside the ring, Batista is back up and confronts Khali, sending him back towards his own corner. Khali is finally being pegged back now, but what Batista doesn't see is that Hassan has made the blind tag. Batista moves back a step before charging at Khali and delivering a huge spear!!
Khali is knocked down but Hassan is back in the ring and takes Batista down with a big DDT! Jericho is back to his feet meanwhile on the outside, he's trying to get back into the ring here but is taken down from behind by EDGE!! Edge smashes Jericho over the head with the MITB briefcase before hurling Jericho into the barricade to some huge heat as Edge shouts 'Ya think you're better than me now huh Jericho?' The referee hasn't seen a damn thing here as he's focused on the action inside the ring.
Speaking of which, Hassan is pandering to the crowd after a failed pinfall attempt, the I.C champ drags Tista to his feet but Batista reacts quickly and connects with a clothesline! Tiista has had enough here now and signals to the fans to end this one. Kick to the gut of , Tista hoists Hassan up! Batistabomb!! Cover by the Animal, 1...2...3, it's over!!
Winners: Batista and Chris Jericho(11:25
Jim Ross
: YES! Batista and Chris Jericho have defeated Hassan and Khali here tonight! Retribution somewhat for the past few weeks!
The Coach
: You gotta be kidding me!
Jim Ross
: No joke there Coach! A major victory for Chris Jericho and the World champion tonight!! But Chris Jericho has got damn more important issues than this. That no good S.O.B Edge has taken out Jericho AGAIN here tonight!
The Coach
: Batista and Jericho should NOT be walkin' outta Worcester with the win here tonight. The Entity have been robbed and I couldn't care less about Jericho being laid out J.R! He deserves it!!
As Edge leaves with a major smirk on his face, looking down at the fallen Jericho, Batista has his hands raised, looking exhausted before seeing Edge! Edge's face then drops and he hightails it up the ramp before Batista can scurry out there to him. Tista hangs on the ropes, mouthing something to Edge as the fans though begin to build in anticipation, confusing the Animal who then turns around and he turns right into a SLEDGEHAMMER!! A vicious sledgehammer shot from you guessed it, Triple H! The Game has heat puring down on him as he then jumps on the champion and batters him with some right hands as Batista is busted open!
Trips continues the assault, hammering at the Animal before finally calming down it seems and getting off his rival, again greeted with huge heat as J.R calls for someone to stop this. Trips then heads back over to his trusty hammer and picks it up once more with Coach now shouting 'Do it!'.
Hunter drags Batista up to his feet with the bloody champion looking out of it as Trips holds him by the hair and laughs smugly before trning deadly serious once more and SMASHES Tista with the Sledgehammer once more, sending Batista flat out as the Cerebral Assassin roars to the crowd who boo mercilessly his every move.
Trips then lodges the final blow, not convinced with his nights work, the Game brings Batista back up to his feet once more, kicking Batista in the gt and getting him in position for a Pedigree, CONNECTS!! Hard impact once more from The Game who has dismantled the champion here tonight.
The show closes with no commentary and a cold shot of Batista laid out, bleeding heavily and Triple H looking as sick and twisted as ever, holding the World Heavyweight title now in his hand
Current Vengeance Card:
World Heavyweight Championship
Batista© vs. Triple H
Christian vs. Ric Flair
WWE Intercontinental Championship: 2 on 1 Handicap Match
If either Muhammad Hassan or The Great Khali pins Shelton Benjamin, Muhammad Hassan remains champion. Charlie Haas is banned from ringside
Muhammad Hassan© and The Great Khali vs. Shelton Benjamin
WWE Women's Championship: No Disqualification Match
Trish Stratus© vs. Victoria
Singles Match
(If Shawn Michaels wins he gets a shot at the World Heavyweight title; if Shawn Michaels loses he becomes the property of Eric Bischoff)
Shawn Michaels vs. ?
Chris Jericho vs. Edge
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First off, it seems like forever since I reviewed one of your shows. Ive had a busy last few months, and for a while it seemed like while you were active I wasnt, and then vice versa. But if were both going to be kinda active at the same time, then its high time I start paying you back for all those reviews youve given me. Anyway, on with things
Very much appreciated the detail in the opening video, helped me get back up to speed on a few things. Cool roundup with regards to the Money in the Bank situation, sounds like a cash in is imminent.
Almost instantly I can see youve been working on your characterisation of the commentators, much more like them that what I can remember. Hopefully this is a trait that continues throughout the night. And once again, I remember trying to encourage you to put more length into these kinds of promos, and youve really improved things from reading this Christian one. Really good stuff, much better length and meaning to the promo. As for the content, again it was pretty good. Loved the arrogance and cockiness of CC, especially that new era line. Just really solid writing, with the main message being that Flair has overstayed his welcome and needs to move aside, something that a guy like Christian, still waiting for that big chance to be a main eventer would say. Wait a minute, were not in Cleveland, King never dons the tights outside his home town
Anyway, Lawlers words were fine, although Christians retort was awesome, loved that heres lookin at you Coach part. Have to say, this is by far the best thing Ive seen you write, youve really upped your game with regards to promos, as this was spot on.
As for the match, was short and sweet and the right man won. Perhaps a wee bit more detail could have went into the match description, but this was enough to get the point across. Will we see Christian take on a string of legends until Vengeance perhaps?
I quite like the idea of Hassan being in charge of a group of wrestlers, really gives him a boost in my eyes. Not entirely sure on the guys chosen, as while Dutt is a pretty solid guy, Khali should be nothing more than muscle imo. As for the promo, wasnt quite as strong as Christian earlier, and it also lacked a little bit of focus at times. Kinda jumped around a lot. But again, length and detail was fine, and it got the group over nicely.
Much better altercation between Edge and Trips though. Typical heel talk in terms of blaming each other for the screw up last week, but the way in which Hunter pretty much called out Edge was spot on. I liked the back and forth kinda threats between the two, and while I dont think well see a cash in tonight, after these words it could easily happen at Vengeance.
Another relatively short match, but again the right outcome. Victoria out after the match keeps the feud ticking over, and it was nice to see Trish get the upperhand here. Not sure youll be able to run these attacks all the way to Vengeance though, so youll need to get creative to bring the feud up to the level of a No DQ match. But this was fine for what it was.
While the level of detail in your promos have improved, videos still need a bit of work. Was kinda quick words thrown together really. Try set the scene a bit better, give descriptions of the faces of the people were hearing from, that kinda thing. Also, messed up on the link for the poster. Which is a shame as it looks pretty good when you actually follow the url.
You did well with Michaels here, I really got that sense of disappointment from him. I think holding off on a potential rematch with Angle makes sense, and if you decide to do it then it should be saved for something like Summerslam. I liked the way Bischoff put the blame for Angles no show back at Shawn, makes sense that he would do so. The stipulation for the match is very intriguing, and as much as it pains me to say it, a third straight ppv defeat needs to happen for Shawn, as I think hes very much the type of character that could garner a lot of sympathy as a kinda lackey for Bischoff. Havent a clue who Bischoff would choose right now, but I hope its a good pick and a believable choice to beat Michaels. Nice way to close off the promo with a very intense line from Michaels. Cant say a whole lot about this feud right now, bjut Im very intrigued as to who Michaels opponent will be. Good stuff here.
Lol, I think youve kinda messed up the start of this Batista promo. You say hes got one agenda, and that Jericho has another, and then say both agendas are the same. Perhaps Im reading it wrong, but thats how it came across. Although it sounds very much like the kinda mistake Big Dave would make
. Much more like it once he turned his attentions to The Game, everything there was fine, although not so sure on the gimmick infringement. Didnt think that part was needed, although I guess it ties in with the Evolution history of the three. But apart from that and the bit at the start, this served its purpose well.
Haas and Dutt sounds like a real good match, again would have liked a wee bit more description of the action. Dudleys out to help, and after Coachman put over the fact that it was essentially four against two, it makes sense to have WGTT and the Dudleys combine. Eight man tag at some point down the line surely.
Now see, compare this video to the Vengeance one earlier, its like night and day. FAR better effort here. This is much more like it, and this is what you should be aiming for with any future videos. Anyway, I like the idea of taking the talented two from the Spirit Squad and sticking them together, and it seems like theyll be a couple of playboys by the sounds of it. Platform for perfection I like that. I may have to steal it for something.
Sounds like a very useful addition to you tag team ranks.
Whoa, brutal stipulation from The Bisch. Again, Im not so much a fan of Khali doing much in the ring, but I guess I can understand this. Gonna be a tall order (what a pun) for Benjamin to win here. Infact, I think it could do a lot of harm to the Entity is he does win. Not so sure about this, gonna have to wait and see how things pan out.
Meh, squash. Never a fan of squashes really, although theyre obviously necessary at some points.
Strange promo from Show, as while I understand the wanting a challenge part, the bit about doubting his future was a bit out of left field. Wow, Regal as a mouthpiece for Jindrak? Im in for that. Not entirely sure if Jindrak has the talent to be considered the future, but Regal should definitely help him get over. I liked this, was well set up and executed. Pretty simple way to start a feud, but this should be a solid mid card match at Vengeance imo, although perhaps Show should smash Regal in the build up to add a bit of hype to things.
Surprised that we heard from Michaels again tbh, I kinda felt like wed heard enough from him tonight and this promo could have been saved for next week. But it was fine, sounded pretty in character and got the point across. That line about the road to recovery makes me want him to lose all the more tbh, as I think the more interesting angle is to have Michaels as Bischoffs lackey rather than the Batista/Michaels title feud he keeps talking about.
Main even time, and you did your best to put Khali over as a beast, although Id have rather seen Dutt or even Daivari in this spot tbh. But anyway, Batista goes over big as he gets the win despite Edges interference, although Edge certainly made that impact he was talking about. God, brutal post match stuff, you really went all out with the pedigree and the sledgehammer. Cant really fault anything here, except the involvement of Khali, but the rest was spot on a good way to end the show.
Overall, a vast improvement from the last show of yours I read. Promos are much better and with an improved level of detail. A little bit more consistency would be nice with your videos though, at they ranged from good to awful tbh. Also, there were quite a few spelling mistakes in that I saw quite a few words with letters missing. Try tighten that up a bit. But overall, much better. You should be proud of the improvement youve made, as looking back on the start of the thread compared to this, the hard work is clearly paying off. Keep it up man.
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Hope to have a Smackdown preview up in a few days. Just some news and notes here for now. Any more Raw feedback would be appreciated greatly and returned. imac I really appreciate the review there, hope to continue improving.
News and notes
wwe.com has revealed today that a number of Smackdown superstars have been released from their contracts. Jesus, The Dicks, Vito, Kenzo Suzuki and Akio have all been let go with the higher ups believing a lot of deadwood needed to be cut, especially on the Smackdown side as their roster has far outweighed Raws for a while now.
Following on from Mondays Raw, it is believed Ric Flair will return BEFORE Vengeance to confront Christian. It had been expected that Flair stay off TV until the PPV but it is now thought that Flair will be back on Raw in a couple of weeks time to confront Captain Charisma in what is becoming a very heated feud.
Also on the Raw side of things and officials have been impressed with Edges recent work as MITB holder and believe that his feud with Chris Jericho has really helped him kick on. A lot of officials have been very pleased with the way a number of superstars have got integrated in the main event including Edge, Jericho, Triple H, Batista, the Arabian Entity and the Worlds Greatest Tag Team. Its believed that having all these rivalries coming across one another is giving the show a nic, chaotic, unpredictable feeling.
The Shawn Michaels/Eric Bischoff program really got going this Monday on Raw with a big match up now set for Vengeance and its believed that this is going to be a long running feud between the General Manager and the Heartbreak Kid. The Michaels/Angle feud is dead in the water for now however it is believed a rematch is pencilled in for sometime in the future, but all possible ventures have been ruled out for now as both men have moved on to new pastures.
On the Smackdown side of things, John Cena has been praised for his conduct since becoming WWE champion and its believed he is set for a lengthy reign as champion to establish himself as a top guy in the company. Cenas next feud is set to be determined this Friday night on Smackdown and many believe that Kurt Angle is the man to step up and face Cena.
And on a final note, it is expected that after being defeated by Randy Orton at Judgment Day, The Undertaker will take a small amount of time away from the ring, if not television in general to clear up a few bumps and niggles that have hampered him since before Wrestlemania
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Raw Feedback
Sorry if I ask any stupid questions or anything like that. This is my first time reading your work.
That was a lengthy recap from last week to start the show off with. Helped me out I suppose, but still seemed somewhat long. Nice commentary to open up the show - left me with a good first impression that you understand character.
Christian's character was on and off, mostly on and OK. The rage and telling everyone to shut up seemed unnecessary and didn't really go, but the rest was plausible. Lack of commas where necessary hurt the flow a bit, but still not a bad speech from Christian. Lawler was in good character as well. Easy booking decision here, and Christian taking his time to showboat was a nice touch. Afterwards JR said "Jerry Lawler" which was weird since he always just calls him (the) King.
You're pretty big on Hassan I see. Not the greatest in-ring worker, but the fact that you've got him in a stable could really overshadow that. This was the first Hassan promo and lord knows how long that didn't involve whining about racism. Risky on your part, but you pulled it off. I like the idea of this arabic stable you've got going on, and I look forward to seeing where it goes.
Hmm, Triple face turn? Coming across as a tweener atm with wanting to strike a deal with Edge (last week), but yet getting pissed off with him at the same time.
Trish is face now I'm guessing, which is fine since she's good as face or heel. Trish/Vickie could be a great match/rivalry, even though it's been done to death in both real life and in BTB. But regardless, they're the two best diva's you got so I'm glad to see that you're taking advantage of it. Victoria running away seemed weak, however, especially since she was the one who initiated the attack.
HBK/Bischoff segment was meh. Some parts of it felt forced while some parts of it felt bland. HBK's character started alright, but then it went sort of downhill towards the end, I'm afraid. I like the stipulation, but it seems odd that Bischoff would want Shawn as his assistant, even if it is to punish him. Surely Bischoff would rather see Shawn fired than to become his own personal shadow. No guess as to who the superstar is. I'm guessing it could be someone debuting (Umaga struck my mind for some reason), but I wouldn't be surprised if it ended up being Kurt Angle.
'Tista interview was solid. Nice insight to his motivations stemming from his days in Evolution, and generally good character throughout. I'm expecting a run-in from Edge in the ME to keep his feud with Jericho fresh, and perhaps keep Batista on edge (no pun intended) about MITB.
Haas/Dutt was a decent match. I would've liked to have seen Dutt to go over, but it looks as if you have the Dudley Boyz getting into a feud with the Arab Entity. Not sure what this means for WGTT, though.
SPIRIT SQUAD. Ah damn, only two of 'em. This promo was kinda lame, but nice to see that you're adding another tag team and retooling the division since it was in terrible condition around this time in real life. Come to think of it, it's been in terrible condition since like '03.
Bischoff's a total dickhead in your thread, ain't he? Harsher than harsh ... Arab Entity going over @ Vengeance, though. If Shelton wins it will ruin everything you've done for the stable thus far. Only way he's winning is with interference from the Dudley Boyz since Haas is banned from ringside, which I can see actually. But anywho, should be interesting to see how much more Bischoff abuses his power and plays up to the heel that he is.
3 minutes to beat a local jobber? Seems a little lengthy if you ask me. Show should've squashed him in a minute or less. Lots of in-ring segments tonight I noticed. Jindrak & Regal make an interesting duo, and Jindrak has the size that a win over the Big Show would be believable if you push him well enough.
The Main Event was OK, but the match flow wasn't the greatest. Surely Khali, who moments earlier had been so dominant, would've recovered by now to make the save. And no spinebuster from Batista? Just a clothesline and then the Batista Bomb - boom, finished. Hassan comes out looking really weak from this, I'm afraid, and it could mean Shelton could end up taking the title off of him. Triple H appearance was necessary, and Batista could take the beating after getting the pin I suppose.
Overall the show was not bad. I can see some potential in you, but still some of that 'newbish youth', which will go away with time. I'll keep an eye on this to see how your progress goes in terms of improvement, and where the thread goes as well. Vengeance is shaping up to be a nice card. Keep it up
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Re: WWE 2005: Raising the Bar.
Friday Night Smackdown Preview
Smackdown rolls around from Worcester this Friday night fresh from a chaotic night this past Sunday at Judgment Day.
John Cena survived a hellacious Last Man Standing match against JBL to retain the WWE championship. Cena showed the heart, the passion and the will to win of a true champion, proving JBLs claims he was a fluke champion to be completely wrong. This Friday we are sure to find out who will be next in line for a shot at Cena and the WWE title. Will JBL have an argument for another shot or will a new man step forward and stake their claim?
One of those men could well be the Legend Killer, Randy Orton. Orton defeated The Undertaker at Judgment Day thanks to a sneaky chair shot followed by a brutal RKO to the Deadman. With Orton scoring the biggest win of his career to date, will he now head to the front of the queue for a championship match or will Orton and the Phenom have some unfinished business?
Kurt Angle re-signed as a Smackdown superstar last Friday night and competed Sunday at Judgment Day only to be defeated via count out by debutant Bobby Lashley. Angle walked out on the match, stating that he didnt need to be there and that he deserves the WWE title, not a match with a nobody. Since defeating Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania, Angle believes hes been robbed of a rightful title match. Will he get his wish and be named number one contender or will the Wrestling Machine find another challenge in his way?
As mentioned above, Bobby Lashley made his debut at Judgment Day and the Real Deal will make his Smackdown debut this Friday night. Lashley showed real promise in his first outing this past Sunday, showing great speed, strength and power to fend off one of the best in the businees in Kurt Angle. Be sure to check out Lashleys Smackdown debut this Friday night.
Matt Hardy, Rey Mysterio and Rob Van Dam will all feel they were robbed at Judgment Day. Orlando Jordan rolled Hardy up, grabbing the tights to steal a victory over Hardy, retaining the U.S title in the process whilst MNM won the WWE Tag team titles in dubious circumstances against Van Dam and Mysterio. These eix men and their issues are far from resolved and this Friday night, Smackdown GM Teddy Long has announced that itll be the United States champion teaming up with the Tag team champions to take on the trio of Hardy, Mysterio and Van Dam! You wont want to miss this one!
And finally, Booker Ts losing streak continued on Sunday, being defeated by Carlito but only after an accidental Gore from Rhyno. Rhyno was attacked backstage by Carlito and the Man Beast sought revenge only to cost his friend a victory. You can be sure that the former WCW champion will be wanting answers from Rhyno this Friday night
Confirmed for this weeks Smackdown:
Orlando Jordan and MNM vs. Matt Hardy, Rey Mysterio and Rob Van Dam
Bobby Lashley will make his Smackdown debut
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