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RAW presents WWE Backlash

27th April 2003

Preview

World Heavyweight Title - No Holds Barred - No Interference

Triple H © vs Booker T

Goldberg vs The Rock

Kevin Nash and Shawn Michaels vs Chris Jericho and Christian

World Tag Titles - Fourway Elimination

RVD and Kane © vs Dudley Boyz vs 3 Minute Warning vs Storm and Morley

Street Fight - Austins Job On the Line

Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Eric Bischoff

Scott Steiner vs Jeff Hardy

Randy Orton vs Goldust

WWE Women's Title - Wrestlemania XIX Re-match

Trish Stratus © vs Victoria vs Jazz

Predictions are welcomed and there is a prize for whoever gets the most right which I will PM to them.

In the event of a tie breaker here is a tie breaking question, a point will only be scored for this if two people are tied.

Which match will open the show?

There you go, happy predictions and I will get the show up asap.

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World Heavyweight Title - No Holds Barred - No Interference

Triple H © vs Booker T

Personally I think you've done a great job by having Booker keep look strong, especially given how WWE buried him after Wrestlemania. You're helping to establish him as a main event competitor which is good but I don't see any reason to give him the title, so I'm going with Trips.

Goldberg vs The Rock

I think Goldberg has to go over here. It's essentially his debut and I think for the longer-term he needs to notch up a big win. I would have loved The Rock to get the win but he just doesn't need it as much.

Kevin Nash and Shawn Michaels vs Chris Jericho and Christian

Tough call for this one. I would love to see Jericho and Christian go over and help raise their profiles but I think you'll go with Nash and Michaels. I'd like to see Jericho and Christian get their heat back with a post-match attack or something like that, though.

World Tag Titles - Fourway Elimination

RVD and Kane © vs Dudley Boyz vs 3 Minute Warning vs Storm and Morley

As much as I would mark hard for 3MW going over here I don't think they're ready and I think if they were to get the win it owuld be like 2 title changes in a month which perhaps isn't the best way to go. I'm not certain about this but I think Kane and RVD will retain.

Street Fight - Austins Job On the Line

Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Eric Bischoff

I'm intrigued to see what Bischoff's plan is to get rid of Austin but I don't think for a minute it will pay off. Although in 2003 the co-GM thing got a bit tiresome, I still think you have plenty of more opportunities to have Austin getting on Bischoff's nerves.

Scott Steiner vs Jeff Hardy

I'm a bit confused as to why Test isn't in this match but thinking back to the awful matches that they had that year I'm kind of glad. I see Test trying to get involved but ultimately failing to get revenge on Steiner, perhaps inadvertantly costing Hardy the match.

Randy Orton vs Goldust

Again it's a question of who needs the win more and Orton's just returning from injury and would benefit from a winning return.

WWE Women's Title - Wrestlemania XIX Re-match

Trish Stratus © vs Victoria vs Jazz

Difficult one to call. I think Victoria will be hung up on avenging Jazz' attack from Raw and will allow Trish to retain. I'd like Victoria to get given another run with the belt, though.

I'm really looking forward to this show. I don't know if I've posted feedback before but I'm really enjoying this diary, particularly since WM19 and the immediate aftermath represented one of my favourite periods watching WWE. I'm particularly pleased you've kept the HHH/Booker feud going to help him look a bit stronger. Smackdown is equally as strong: a personal highlight being the cruiserweight title change. A part of me doesn't want to see Team Mattitude break up as Matt bullying Shannon was often comedy gold. Well done for what you've done so far and keep it up!

Oh and for the tie-break, I'm going for Goldust vs Orton to open the show.

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World Heavyweight Title - No Holds Barred - No Interference

Triple H © vs Booker T

As much as i want Booker to win, but i will go with HHH. The feud is not really that serious, and I can see you giving Book the title later on.

Goldberg vs The Rock

Goldberg, since he was pinned last time. Goldberg losing would make his return look pointless.

Kevin Nash and Shawn Michaels vs Chris Jericho and Christian

Nash and HBK. HBK lost to y2j last time, so yeah... Nash losing would be the same as Goldberg.

World Tag Titles - Fourway Elimination

RVD and Kane © vs Dudley Boyz vs 3 Minute Warning vs Storm and Morley

I don't like KaneVD being tag champs, but none of the other teams are that good. I can see you giving maybe Val and Storm thew win but I will stick with KaneVD.

Street Fight - Austins Job On the Line

Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Eric Bischoff

Austin, obviously.

Scott Steiner vs Jeff Hardy

Test would be more suitable for this match. I think Steiner will win with a Test heel turn since he iks not on the card.

Randy Orton vs Goldust

Orton deserves the win so much more

WWE Women's Title - Wrestlemania XIX Re-match

Trish Stratus © vs Victoria vs Jazz

Trish only had 1 Defense so far.. I will go with her.

BONUS: Orton VS Goldust

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Smackdown!: Brock-Team Angle is proceeding as it should. Some kind of ally for Brock might add something. Still crossing my fingers that Judgment Day won't just come down to the Legdrop and pin where Hogan/Show is concerned. Cena's promo was an "ugh" moment. Eddie stealing the bling is in-character and could provide some good material. Hardy's announcement about next week's title match played out perfectly. The Cruiserweight scene continues to be the highlight of Smackdown! for me. I hope the FBI'll be rehabbed over the next coupld of weeks. Liking O'Haire's routine.

Backlash predix:

*Booker T upsets Triple H. Booker's reign might not last long, but I think the evening'll end on a high note.

*Rock over Goldberg to set up a return match. These two can and should pop more than one buyrate.

*Jericho and Christian over Nash and Michaels. There's nothing to be gained from giving Nash and HBK the win.

*RVD and Kane aren't ready to drop the titles yet.

*Bischoff over Stone Cold. I'd imagine Eric has an ace up his sleeve and that revenge will come down the line for Austin.

*Steiner over Hardy as Big Poppa Pump's push continues.

*Orton will start the night off on the right foot for Evolution with a win.

*Trish retains as her title reign gains more legitimacy.

And I think the Fourway Elimination match'll kick things off.

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World Heavyweight Title - No Holds Barred - No Interference

Triple H © vs Booker T

I do not believe Booker is ready for the World Title just yet, i think Triple H is the only option in this match for a high drawing champion.

Goldberg vs The Rock

Goldberg for the win since Rock is leaving but i'd love to see Rock win it.

Kevin Nash and Shawn Michaels vs Chris Jericho and Christian

I don't really like Nash being in this but a face win here should hopefully end this for now since i don't like these four in a tag team feud.

World Tag Titles - Fourway Elimination

RVD and Kane © vs Dudley Boyz vs 3 Minute Warning vs Storm and Morley

The champs have only just won them so to lose them now would make them look weak, plus they are by far the strongest team!

Street Fight - Austins Job On the Line

Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Eric Bischoff

Austin's now leaving yet, no way. You still need him for booking reasons.

Scott Steiner vs Jeff Hardy

A heel win, could go either way but Steiner is being pushed so i'll give it to him. Kinda depends on each the feud or push is more important here.

Randy Orton vs Goldust

Orton cannot lose, cheat but a loss would hurt his push and heat.

WWE Women's Title - Wrestlemania XIX Re-match

Trish Stratus © vs Victoria vs Jazz

No really built up at our, so really could be anyone. I'll go for the champion.

Which match will open the show?

Goldust Vs Randy Orton

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WWE Heat

27th April 2003

Coach and Al Snow spent the most of the special live edition of Heat hyping up Backlash. To finish off the show Ric Flair beat Spike Dudley with his Figure Four Leg Lock.

Heat Match Results

Ric Flair def Spike Dudley

Overall Rating = 71%

And Now....

RAW presents WWE Backlash

27th April 2003

The show opened up with the usual pyro, along with JR and King introducing everyone to the show. Out came the Tag Champions, followed by their challengers.

World Tag Titles - Fourway Elimination

RVD and Kane © vs Dudley Boyz vs 3 Minute Warning vs Storm and Morley

The match kicked off with the Dudleyz both attacking Storm and Morley on the outside of the ring. In the ring, with the legal men, Jamal just took RVD down with a big shoulder block. RVD then ducked a Jamal clothesline and took him down with a kick to his ankle! RVD did his thumbs-to-self taunt to which the crowd chanted R-V-D. RVD makes the tag to Kane, and they hit Jamal with a Sweep/clothesline combination, Kane covers 1..2.. Bubba jumped into the ring and broke the pin with an elbow drop! Kane then whipped Jamal into the Dudleyz corner and knocked them both off the apron! Jamal tagged in Rosey and Lance Storm made a blind tag to Kane. Lance hit a hip toss on the larger Rosey and then took him down with a dropkick. Jamal jumped back in and 3 Minute Warning nailed Lance Storm with a Double clothesline! Bubba made a blind tag to Storm and then Morely ran in and attacked Bubba, which promted the everyone else to run in! Kane and RVD cleaned house throwing Morley, Storm and Jamal out of the ring, RVD jumped over the top rope with a Rolling Dive! Rosey got Kane from behind and started beating him down when he walked right into a 3-D! The Dudley Boyz Eliminated 3 Minute Warning. Dudleyz hit a double suplex on Kane, while RVD nailed Chief Morley with a spinkick! He covers 1..2.. Storm breaks it up! Morley ducked an RVD Spinkick and nailed a sitout Powerbomb! Morley pinned 1..2.. van Dam got the shoulder up! RVD nailed Morley with a Spinning Heel Kick out of nowhere and jumped up top.. 5 Star Forg Splash! Kane knocks Storm off the apron, RVD gets the pin 1..2..3! RVD and Kane Eliminated Storm and Morley. The Dudleyz go straight to work on the champions, tossing Kane from the ring, D-Vo nbounce off the ropes, rolling shoulder block, pin 1..2 RVd kicks out! The Dudleyz then did the Wassup headbutt on RVD followed by D-Von hitting him with a powerslam and pinning him 1..2.. Kane makes the save this time! D-Von continued to work on Van Dam when he suddenly nailed D-Von with a enziguri! Both men back to their feet and RVD started to take it to D-Von with his educated feet. RVD nailed a srpingboard dropkick, bouncing off the ropes and tagged Kane in! Kane cleaned house on the Dudleyz, a big boot to D-Von, a hip toss to Bubba and then a sidewalk slam to D-Von, he covered 1..2.. Bubba broke it up! Kane got nailed by the 3-D! he referee rolled him out of the ring and was pushing Bubba out to when a huge bald tatooed man with a beard slid into the ring and nailed D-Von in the head with a Big Boot! RVD not knowing what had just happened, climbed the turnbuckle and nailed the Five Star Frog Splash! 1..2..3! RVD and Kane eliminated The Dudley BoyzRVD and Kane retained their titles, and left up the ramp looking happy, neither of them realising what had just happened. JR and the King then tried to specualte as to who the mystery man was and what his motives were.

Winners and Still World Tag Champions: Rob Van Dam and Kane

Overall Rating = 84%

Crowd Reaction = 80%

Match Quality = 88%

The camera cut backstage where Coach was stood with The Rock.

Coach pointed out that later tonight Rock would face Goldberg in one of the biggest matches ever, and he asked The Rock what his thoughts were. "What are the Rock's thoughts?" answered The Brahma Bull. Coach said "Yeh what are the...." Rock interrupted Coach and asked him, "What in the blue hell are you asking The Rock, you sick freak!?" Coach tried to reply but got shoved aside by The Rock who raised his mic. "Finaaaaly... The Rock has come back to.. ahh what the hell does The Rock care about this city!" This got a massive response from the crowd in the form of boos as The Rock smirked at himself. "Tonight all you fat, laaaazy fans sitting on your fat laaazy ass's will witness history as The Rock will not only beat, but absolubtly humiliate Goldberg just as The Rock has done over the last two weeks."Rock turned and jumped back in shock when he realised Goldberg was stood next to him! Rock spoke, "Listen baldy, if you think you can beat The Rock tonight then you can just go right ahead and kiss the people's..." Goldberg snatched the mic from The Rock and raised it. "I've told you before and I'll tell you again Rock... YOU'RE NEXT!" Goldberg tossed the mic on the floor and left leaving The Rock looking concerned.

The cameras cut back to the arena where Scott Steiner is making his way to the ring with Stacy Keibler sat on his right shoulder. He is soon followed by Jeff Hardy who comes out to a good reaction from the crowd.

Jeff Hardy vs Scott Steiner w/Stacy Keibler

The two started off by locking up, Steiner quickly overpowering Hardy and tossing him into the corner before flexing his muscles. Jeff ran at Steiner and got knocked right back down by the big man who proceeded to flex his biceps again before kissing them. Steiner got way too much into his showing off as it gave Hardy an opening to attack him! Jeff took Steiner with some right hands before whipping him against the ropes, Steiner bounced back, Jeff leapfrogged him, came off the ropes and nailed a crossbody! 1..2.. Steiner kicks out just after the count of 2. Jeff with a couple more right hands, another irish whip, ducks a Steiner clothesline and jumps up nailing a clothesline of his own! Jeff covered again 1..2. Steiner again gets out, this time throwing Hardy off of him! Before Jeff could get to his feet Steiner nailed him in the head with a stiff looking right hand! Steiner stomped on Jeff for a few moments before picking him up and slamming him with a huge Belly-to-Belly Suplex! Steiner, with Stacy cheering him on, picked Jeff back up and nailed a second Belly-to-Belly Suplex! Steiner paused for a second to kiss his biceps again before picking up Jeff Hardy in a Gorrila Press! Steiner then bench pressed Hardy above his head three times, but the fourth time Jeff dropped behind Steiner and rolled him up, 1..2.. Steiner barely kicked out of it! Steiner soon put a stop to Jeff's momentum and put him down with a devastating clothesline! Steiner covered the young Hardy 1..2.. Jeff only just got his shoulder up there! Steiner looking frustrated rained down on Hardy's head with right hands until the referee had to pull him away and restrain him! Steiner rushed back at Jeff but got taken down by a dropkick! Jeff followed up with another running dropkick and nailed his legdrop to the crotch move! Jeff whipped Steiner into the corner, ran at him, Steiner moved out of the way, Jeff jumped on the turnbuckle and nailed the whisper in the wind! He covered Poppa Pump.. 1..2... Steiner put his foot on the bottom rope! Or as the replay showed, Stacy put his foot on the bottom rope. Jeff shouted something at Stacy and warned her off before hitting a jawbreaker on Steiner before climbing up to the top rope! Stacy climbed on the apron, and Jeff jumped down and chased after her! She ran around the ring and then through it, Jeff followed and as the referee forced Stacy out, Steiner, who was playing possum nailed Jeff in the head with his Lead Pipe! He tossed the pipe aside and covered, 1..2..3! Steiner grabbed Stacy and the pair quickly left. Leaving hardy seemingly unconcious on the mat.

Winner: Scott Steiner

Overall Rating = 77%

Crowd Reaction = 78%

Match Quality = 80%

A quick recap video from recent RAW episodes played showing the recent problems betwen the Co-Genral Managers leading up to this match being made.

Stone Cold came to the ring to a huge reaction. Bischoff then came out and annouced that he was sick of Austin breaking rules, so he has brought an assistant who is used to inforcing rules, or more importantly the Law! Out Came the Big Bossman to some boos. Bischoff said that wasn't all though, he hired another assisntant for the night, and hes behind you!

Street Fight - Austins Job On the Line

Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Eric Bischoff

Austin got nailed in the back by the returning Mark Henry! Henry put the boots to Austin as it soon became a two on one when Bossman entered the ring! Of course this was all legal with the street fight rules. After more beating down, Bossman nailed Austin with the Bossman slam, followed by Mrk Henry hitting his Huge Splash! The pair then invited Bischoff into the ring to pin Austin. Bischoff covered, 1..2. No! Austin just got the shoulder up! Bischoff couldn't believe it! He slid out of the ring and tossed steel chairs to Henry and the Bossman, telling them to "Finish him!" Henry picked up a chair as Bossman picked Austin up and grabbed his arms, Henry prepared to swing when Austin Low-Blowed Bossman! he then kicked Henry in the gut forcing him to drop the chair! Austin turned around and delivered a Stone Cold Stunner to the Bossman! He grabbed the chair and nailed Mark Henry in the head with it, Henry didn't fall, he just stumbled a bit! Austin hit him again, and again, before a fourth chair shot finally toppled the giant! Before Austin could do anything, Bischoff sneaked behind him and landed a low blow on the rattlesnake! He pinned him, 1..2.. Austin kicks out again! Bischoff looking pissed starts to take shots at Austin with martial arts kicks as he gets up. Bischoff went for a full blown Kick to the stood up Austin, but Austin grabbed his foot, spun him around and nailed the Stone Cold Stunner! The crowd went wild, but Austin didn't go for the pin, he picked up the other steel chair and started thrashing Eric's body with it! after hitting him five or so times, he turned and started hitting the downed Bossman and Mark Henry with the chair, hitting all 3 men in turns! Eventually the chair was so smashed up Austin dropped the chair, raised Bischoff and nailed another Stone Cold Stunner! He covered 1..2..3! Austin wins it! After the match, referees had escorted Bossman and Henry from the ring while Austin did his usual beer bash celebration. Bischoff eventually got to his feet, only to be given Austin's middle finger before being bashed over the head with a beer can! Austin then nailed a third Stone Cold Stunner to Bischoff to add insult to injury!

Stone Cold Steve Austin def Eric Bischoff

Overall Rating = 75%

Crowd Reaction = 88%

Match Quality = 48%

The camera cut backstage where Coach was with Randy Orton.

Coach asked Orton about his match against Goldust which is up next, and pointed out that is was Orton's first ever PPV match. Orton replied, "It may be my first Coach, but will not be my last." Orton went on to talk about Evolution. "The thing with us Coach, is that we're better than everyone else, simple as." Orton then said "Ric is like the mentor, the teacher, the wrestling genious. Hunter is the top man now, and for a long time to come. Me? I'm the future of this business, we're like the past, present and future of the business Coach, and tonight when I beat Goldust, the future begins." Orton left and headed off towards the ring.

Goldust's music played and the Bizarre one came out to his usual overblown entrance, followed soon after by Randy Orton.

Randy Orton vs Goldust

The match started with Orton suckering Goldust in with a test of strength before kicking him in the gut to gain the early advantage. Orton continued to hit Goldust with a series of punches and kicks, but Goldust soon blocked a shot and clotheslined Orton to the ground. Goldust whipped Orton into the corner and set him up for an early Shattered Dreams! Orton ducked and slide out of the ring to avoid an early loss! Goldust chased Orton around the ring and back int oit, Orton went for the attack but Goldust caught him with an Upper-Cut first! Goldust then ran at Orton, who dived out of the way making Goldust go right through the ropes to the outside! Orton tossed him right into the steel ring steps! Orton then rolled him back inside and made the cover, 1..2.. Goldust kicked out! Orton threw Goldy into the corner and unloaded with some right hands, Goldust tried to fight back, but got a kick in the mid-section for his troubles followed b ya backbreaker! Orton covered again, 1..2.. Goldust barley kicked out this time! Orton put Goldust into a headlock type move and held it in for a while, Goldust looked to be out of it, the referee dropped his arm once, then twice, but he raised it up the third time, and proceeded to elbow Orton in the gut until he broke the hold. Goldust bounced off the ropes and took Orton down with a Thump! He covered 1..2. Orton got the shoulder up just after the 2! Goldust continued to keep control, knocking Orton down with a clothesline and then a back body drop! Goldust was getting som pretty good cheers from the crowd when he went for the Curtain Call to finish Orton off! Orton reversed the move, dropped behind Goldust and swung in with the RKO! Orton covered, 1..2..3! Orton has won it! Orton left after a short, but hard fought match. At the top of the entrance ramp on his way out he raised his arms and turned to the exit with some kind of cocky swagger.

Winner: Randy Orton

Overall Rating = 77%

Crowd Reaction = 76%

Match Quality = 78%

The camera cut to Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross who informed us that Jericho and Christian vs Nash and Michaels is up next.

A video played detailing the feud between the two teams. It fist showed Jericho vs HBK at Wrestlemania, then the re-match, HBK vs Christian and Nash's return. The video finished by showing the carnage from the previous episode of RAW followed by face shots of all four men.

Jericho and Christian came to the ring to good heat, followed by Nash and Michaels who got a massive cheer!

Chris Jericho and Christian vs Kevin Nash and Shawn Michaels

Jericho and HBK start out, Jericho shouts at Michaels and calls him 'his bitch' which leads to HBK taking Jericho down with an arm drag, Jericho then knocks Michaels down with a forearm before elbow dropping him and making the tag to Christian. Christian doesn't realise that HBK has made a tag to Nash and after arrogantly strutting into the ring got whipped by Michaels right into a Nash Boot to the face! A suplex from Nash and he makes the cover, 1..2.. Christian kicks right out! Jericho ran in illegally right into a right hand from Big Sexy, Nash then charged at Christian in the corner who then ducked! Christian rolled up Nash, 1..2. Nash quickly kicks out though. Christian tagged Jericho back into the ring who low blowed Nash while the referee removed Christian who refused to leave the ring! Jericho placed Nash in a sitting position and apllied a reverse chin lock. It didn't take Nash long to get to his feet and fight Jericho of with some elbows, Jericho ran off the ropes, right into a powerslam! Nash makes the pin, 1..2.. Christian makes the save! Jericho quickly tags in Christian, and they run at Nash with a double clothesline, he ducks and clotheslines them both!he makes the tag to Michaels, HBK tosses Christian over the top rope, clotheslines Jericho, the referee is forcing HBK out of the ring as he didn't see the tag being made! Before Nash can do anything about it, Jericho and Christian attack him from behind but Nash soon fights back, Nash and Christian clothesline each other at the same time! Both men are down and Nash is crawling to Michaels for the tag, almost, Jericho drops an elbow on Nash preventing him form making the tag! Jericho and Christian grab a leg of Nash each, only for him to kick them both away and finally get the tag to Shawn Michaels!

Michaels clotheslines Christian to the floor, then dropkicks Jericho sending him reeling into the corner. HBK then droptoeholded Christian dropping his head into Jericho's groin! Nash lifts Christian up and drops him stomach first onto HBK's knee! Michaels gets the cover,1..2.. No! Jericho barely makes the save. Nash took Jericho down and HBk went for Sweet Chin Music, Jericho ducked and nailed a reverse russian legsweep on Michaels! Nash clotheslined Jericho over the top rope, and then booted Christian down! He put him in between his legs and raised his arm, Jacknife Powerbomb! Jericho ran in and nailed Nash in the back with a steel chair! The referee called for a DQ, as Jericho raised his chair in 'celebration'. Jericho grabbed another chair from outside the ring and helped Christian up before passing him the chair, the nailed a Con-Chair-To on Nash! Out of nowhere Michaels attacked Jericho, but Christian took him down with a low blow! Christian then raised him and planted him into the mat with the Un-Prettier! Jericho and Christian left looking pleased with their work, while Jim Ross noted that HBK and Nash had won the match, but Jericho and Christian sure as hell won the match.

Winners via DQ: Shawn Michaels and Kevin Nash

Overall Rating = 86%

Crowd Reaction = 88%

Match Quality = 84%

Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross talked about how they thought that the HBK/Nash vs Jericho/Christian feud was far from over. They went on to say that the next match would be one of the biggest ever! It will be The Rock vs Goldberg!

The Rock made his way to the ring to a reaction which was honestly 50/50, followed by Goldberg who got a huge reaction from the crowd!

The Rock vs Goldberg

Rock circled the ring, looking for an oppurtunity to get the early advantage, eventually decided to jus tgo for it, rushing into the ring and attacking Goldberg! Goldberg however, was well prepared and took The Rock down with a clothesline, followed by a hip toss! Goldberg tossed Rock over the top rope and to the outside. Goldberg worked over Rock on the outside before hitting his head against the ringpost, Goldberg pulled back, Spear! No! Rock ducked and Goldberg went shoulder first into the post! Rock quickly rolled into the ring shortly followed by Goldberg, who he kept down by stomping his shoulder! A few more stomps to the shoulder of Goldberg and Rock put him in the Sharpshooter! Goldberg, writhing in pain, refused to tap out and finallly made it to the ropes. Goldberg then nailed Rock with his sidekick to the head! Goldberg makes the cover, 1..2.. Rock just gets out of it! Goldberg eager to continue the attack tossed Rock into the corner, hitting two consecutive shoulder thrusts, before Rock moved out of the way and Goldberg went shoulder first into the ringpost yet again! With Goldberg lying on the floor in pain, Rock exited the ring and made his way over to the Spanish announce table, he cleared the table of its coverings, whilst taunting the crowd. Before Rock could do anything he was clotheslined onto the tablbe by Goldberg! Goldberg set him up in position for the Jackhammer! Rock nailed a Low Blow! Rocky then raised Goldberg and Rock Bottomed him through the announcers table! Both men were down, and seemed to be motionless, after several minutes of stirring, they both got back to their feet, exchanging right hands, Goldberg eventually got the better of The Rock and tossed him into the ring. Goldberg then stalked Rock ready for the Spear! Rock got to his feet, turned, Rock Bottom to Goldberg! He used Goldberg's own momentum against him! Pin, 1.. 2.. No! Goldberg somehow kicked out! The crowd, the announcers, The Rock are all in total dis-belief! The Rock began stalking Goldberg for another Rock Bottom, he gets it, No! Goldberg elbows The Rock, Rock Bottom to the Rock! Goldberg covers 1..2.. No! Rock kicked out! Both men struggled to their feet and Rock hit a spinebuster out of nowhere! He seemed to get a new leash of life all of a sudden as he prepared for the people's elbow! He removed his elbow pad, did his usual taunt, ran against the ropes, over Goldberg, against the other ropes, right into a Spear! Goldberg is on fire! He picked up The Rock, Jackhammer! Cover, 1..2..3! Goldberg has won it! Goldberg celebrated in the ring while Rock lay motionless.

Winner: Goldberg

Overall Rating = 87%

Crowd Reaction = 90%

Match Quality = 91 %

A recap video was shown of the events on RAW leading up to this match being made.

All 3 Women made their ways out, Victoria had Steven Richards by her side.

WWE Women's Title

Trish Stratus © vs Jazz vs Victoria w/Steven Richards

Jazz took Victoria down right away with a clothesline before Trish had even entered the ring. Trish then went to kick Jazz, who reversed and put her into a single legged crab! Victoria broke up the hold but got a Jazz suplex for her troubles! Jazz tossed Trish out of the ring and walked right into a clothesline from Victoria. Victoria ran at Jazz, but Jazz lifted her up by her feet and dropped her throat first onto the ropes! Trish slid into the ring, rolls up Jazz, 1..2. Jazz kicks out. Trish knocked Victoria down and followed up with a bulldog, she covered, 1..2. Jazz broke the count. Jazz nailed Victoria with a huge splash, 1.. 2.. Steven Richards put Victoria's foot on the bottom rope! Jazz then dropped Trish with a vicious Fishermans suplex! Cover, 1..2.. Victoria breaks it up just in time! Jazz booted Victoria fro mthe ring and walked right into a DDT from the champion! Victoria hit trish in the back, set her up and nailed the Widow's Peak! Jazz ran in, Victoria took her down also, Victoria then clibed the turnbuckle Diving Moonsault! She landed on Jazz's knees! Jazz rolled her up, 1..2. Trish broke it up. Victoria went at Jazz, but with no luck as Jazz took her down only to walk into Trish's Chick Kick! She made the cover, 1..2..3! Trish Stratus retained her title!

Winner and Still WWE Womens Champion: Trish Stratus

Overall Rating = 69%

Crowd Reaction = 72%

Match Quality = 65%

The camera cut backstage, firstly to Triple H walking to the ring, leaving Ric Flair and Randy Orton behind him. The next shot had Booker T walking towards the ring leaving good friend Goldust behind.

A video was shown highlighting the events before and during the World heavyweight Title Match at Wrestlemania. As well as the recent events leading to this match being made, pointing out the No Holds Barred and No Interference Stipulations.

Both men made their ways to the ring getting the usual reactions.

World Heavyweight Title - No Holds Barred - No Interference

Triple H © vs Booker T

Booker T straight away takes it to HHH with a sidekick knocking him to the ground, Booker then goes at the champion with a series of right hands to the forehead! Booker did his taunt, and then nailed a knee drop on H, before doing the same again! Booker lets his guard down for a second, and H take him from behind tossing the challenger out of the ring! H grabbed Booker and tossed him into the ring steps, before using his foot to choke him against the ringpost. Triple H then tossed Booker into the ring, hung his head over the apron, and dropped his elbow! H then approached the time keeper, punched him to the floor and took his steel chair. H knocked the chair against the ring apron, showing how hard it was before he climbed into the ring. Triple H waited for Booker to get to his feet before swinging the chair, Booker nailed a jumping crescent kick! He kicked the chair right into Triple H's forehead busting the champion wide open! With Triple H wearing the proverbial crimson mask, Booker crawled over him, 1..2.. No! the champion barely kicked out! Booker pulled himself up and brought Triple H to the turnbuckle, he started to bash his head against it! H managed t oturnthings around and went to hit Booker, be he jumpd up and rolled him up, shades of Jack Briscoe, 1..2.. Hunter narrowly escaped yet again! Booker ran at H, only to be met by the champion's knee smash face buster! Both men dropped right to the ground, but with it being a No Holds Barred Match, the referee did not initiate a 10 count. Eventually both men made ti to their feet, and began an exchange of right hand, both men swaying, looking unsteady with their footing. They both continued to knock each other back and forth until Triple H kicked Booker in the knee forcing him to drop to one foot! Triple H then nailed a less than perfect version of the Pedigree, reminiscent to how he executed the move at Wrestlemania! He dropped onto Booker, 1..2.. No! Booker somehow thrusted his shoulder up! In desbelief Triple H took his frustrations out on the referee, delivering a pedigree to him! H then slid out of the ring, and brought out his Sledge Hammer! Triple H slowly walked into the ring, aproached Booker's downed body, let out an evil laugh, raised the Hammer, and got kicked in the groin by Booker T! Triple H feel straight backward to the floor grasping his crotch, while Booker used the ropes and the turnbuckle to pull himself up. Triple H started to make his way to his feet, Booker ran at him, Scissors Kick! Booker made the cover, 1..2..NO! Triple H kicked out! Booker can't believe it! Booker raised H, set him up for the Book-End, H elbowed Booker knocking him off, kick to the gut, he hooks Booker's right arm, then his left, Booker grabs Hunter's feet and flips him onto his back, rolls into a bridge, 1..2..3! Booker T has done it! Booker T cannot believe it, he has fulfilled his WWE dream, Goldust came to the ring and helped his friend celebrate, they then went and celebrated with Booker's family in the crowd as Triple H lay propped up in the corner of the ring, covered in blood. The show ended with the camera on the former World Heavyweight Champion, who truly brought to life the expression "if looks could kill"

Winner and NEW World Heavyweight Champion: Booker T

Overall Rating = 84%

Crowd Reaction = 88%

Match Quality = 78%

Overall Pay Per View Rating = 80%

Quick Match Results

RVD/Kane def 3MW, Morley/Storm, Dudleyz to retain World Tag Titles

Scott Steiner def Jeff Hardy

Steve Austin def Eric Bischoff in a street fight to keep his job

Randy Orton def Goldust

HBK/Nash def Jericho/Christian via DQ

Goldberg def The Rock

Trish Stratus def Victoria and Jazz to retain WWE Womens Title

Booker def Triple H to win World Heavyweight Title

Prediction Contest Results

Visionary - 7 Points

Jaze - 7 Points

Downard Spiral - 7 Points

tqwcw - 5 points

So 3 tied winners, and all 3 of you got the tiebreaker wrong. In future I'll have a more decisive contest :P

I will PM the three winners with some kind of prize, and thanks everyone for predicting :)

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Wow. I totally did not see that one coming (as evidenced by my predictions lol)!

I'm glad you put the title on Booker actually as I always enjoy it when HHH is chasing gold. It seems much more fun/easier to write and book, especially when he has evolution to do his dirty work.

Rock v Goldberg was a ggod contest and didn't make The Rock look too weak in my view... he lost because he was cocky and went for the people's elbow. That doesn't mean Goldberg's win was a fluke, but it just helped both men look strong.

I know I predicted Jericho/Christian correctly but I don't know... a DQ finish was a little anti climactic (I really am nit-picking now!) but I can see why it was done. It put Jericho and Christian over by having them destroy the old guard so I'm not too unhappy.

Yeah so really good show all in all. I'm very interested in seeing where you take Booker's title reign.

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WRESTLING NEWS AND RUMOURS

Superstars sent to rehab, William Regal and more.

Two superstars have shockingly been sent to a rehab facility due to recent drug related issues. Test, who was meant to be involved in the Steiner/Hardy match was sent late last week as well as Sean O'Haire who was rumoured to be pushed quite hard on Smackdown! in the near future, being sent to the rehab facility just yesterday. More news as the facts unfold.

William Regal, who has been rehabbing from his illness is said to be fit and ready to get back on the road. However it is still in doubt if he will ever wrestle again, he will probably work backstage and an on screen role is unlikely at the moment.

The Rock has taken a leave of absence after his match with Goldberg, he is expected to return either around summer time, or possibly not until next years Wrestlemania.

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RAW Preview

28th April 2003

The fallout from Backlash!

Last night we saw Booker T fulfill his WWE dream and defeat Triple H for the World Heavyweight Title! What will Booker do now he is champion? What will Triple H and the rest of Evolution have to say about the new champ?

Goldberg defeated The Rock, and tonight will face of against a man who returned last night, Mark Henry! This match was signed by Steve Austin, who Henry was brought in to screw, by Eric Bischoff.

After the battle between Jericho/Christian and Nash/Michaels at Backlash which saw the Canadian lose by DQ after they took their oponents out with steel chairs, Christian will go one on one with Kevin Nash this monday!

Two title matches will also happen on RAW. Trish Stratus will defend her Women's belt from the person she pinned to retain it last night, Jazz! RVD and Kane will defend the Tag Titles from the Dudley Boyz! The Dudleyz were the last team to be eliminated from the match last night, but RVD only pinned Bubba after interference from a mysterious bald, tatooed man. Will his identity be revealed? Do the champs know anything about him? All this and more Monday night on RAW!

Confirmed RAW Matches

Kevin Nash vs Christian

Goldberg vs Mark Henry

WWE Womens Title - Trish Stratus © vs Jazz

World Tag Titles - RVD and Kane © vs Dudley Boyz

OOC: I Won't be Updating as regularly as usual as I'm just about to start a new job.

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Backlash, Kane and RVD win but who's the mystery man? Tyson Tomko being brought in perhaps? Decent match and a good choice for opener. Good interview and build up and your heel Rock is very good. Steinier was the obvious choice to win and thanks to Stacy influence makes sense. Be good to see where these two go next. Bossman and Henry makes sense and at least the match is short and to the point. Austin wins too which makes sense. Good booking. Good interview, nuff said.Orton needed the clean win and a nice finish so this makes sense. Blah, DQ. Couldn't you thing of something else? This feud isn't really going anyway in my view. Yeh Goldberg won i guess it makes sense but i don't like it. Good finish if somewhat expected. Women's match, ok fair enough....... Nice touch before the main event there. I liked the match write up and no interferance is good but Booker win sucks! I don't see Booker as WWE champion but lets give ti a chance i guess.

Overall a solid show with. B+ from me.

EDIT: Hopefully you still keep this going despite the new job as i am despite offering some negative feedback sometime, enjoying it.

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Thanks for the comments Visionary, and I'm glad you are enjoying it so far. Also the negative feedback is equally as welcomed as the positive, gives me things to think about and improve on.

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WWE RAW

28th April 2003

New Champion... with little to celebrate.

Booker T came to RAW as the new World Champion, and he couldn't have been happier. It didn't take long for the former champion, Triple H to make his presence felt though. Triple H announced he was to use his re-match clause tonight and challenge Booker for the title, while Booker was willing to accept the challenge Co-GM Steve Austin was not quite so happy. He said he knew H was up to something, requesting the re-match when he was clearly hurt, so he would have to wait until next week for his title match, Austin later announced that the match would be inside of a steel cage! Thats when Co-GM Eric Bischoff made his way out and made a decision purely out of revenge for being embarrassed by Austin at Backlash, he forced Booker T into defending the World Title from Ric Flair! So, the match went ahead and the two went at it in a hard fought battle. There was a couple of times when Flair looked to add another title reign to his already impressive list, but Booker T, the ever fighting champion prevailed and nailed Flair with the Scissors Kick! Booker didn't get chance to make the pin however as Flair's Evolution cohort Randy Orton rushed in and attacked Booker causing a DQ. Goldust rushed to the ring to make the save, but Orton soon dispatched him with the RKO, but the distraction proved enough for Booker to get back on his feet. Booker took it to it to both Flair and Orton, before Triple H came to the ring and hit Booker in the back on the head with the World Title belt! Flair and Orton each grabbed an arm, while Triple H unloaded with right hands on Booker, until H finally finished the champ off with a devastating Pedigree, driving Booker T face first into the World Title belt! RAW ended with evolution stood tall, Triple holding up the World Title.

The World Title situation wasn't the only time the the General Managers came to blows on RAW. Eric Bischoff announced the next RAW Pay-Per-View as Bad Blood on Sunady 15th June, Stone Cold however wasn't too happy at all. The texas Rattle Snake said he was appauled that Bischoff could get rid of the King Of The Ring Tournament, a tournament that made Stone Cold among many others into huge stars. Austin said as of now, the tournament will go ahead, and the final two rounds will be held at Bad Blood, and the qualifying rounds will start next week on RAW! Bischoff was absoloubtly furious with Austin's announcement and almost threw a fit!

At Backlash, Kevin Nash and Shawn Michaels beat Chris Jericho and Christian via Disqualification, but it was the two cocky Canadians who stood tall at the end after a brutal attack involving steel chairs. On RAW Kevin Nash fought in his fist singles match since his return from injury as he went one on one with Christian! Christian, despite being somewhat of an underdog managed to put up a decent fight, but Nash's size advantage was ultimatly too much for him. Christian tried to even up the odds with a steel chair, the referee quickly tried to confiscate it, which had him distracted long enough for Chris Jericho to sprint to the ring, and nail Nash in the head with a Steel Chair of his own! This allowed Christian to score a huge upset victory by pinning Nash. The two on one attack proceeded on Nash, until Shawn Michaels ran to the ring making the save, with a steel chair of his own! Michaels helped his buddy up as the two cocky Canadians left looking rather pissed off.

The World Tag Team Champions, Rob Van Dam and Kane once again defended their titles, this time from the Dudley Boyz, but once again not without controversy. Early in the night, prior to the match, the Dudleyz warned the champs that if their buddy interferes again there'd be hell to pay. The champs not knowing what had gone on said they didn't know anything about it, the Dudleyz were less than believing though. The match went ahead and The Dudleyz looked to have an advantage when the 3-D'd Kane on the outside of the ring, RVD was out in the ring also. Thats when the mytery bald tatooed man ran down to ringside again and kicked Bubba in the head with his Big Boot! The referee didn't see it, but he saw the man and went to send him away. Thats when another man, clad in red and black, quite tall with longish hair and a goatee, ran into the ring from the crowd and nailed D-Von with an Insiders Edge type powerbomb! He tossed RVD, who was still unconsious, on top of D-Von and the referee made the count! The two men left up the ramp, as RVD came to and saw them, he stared at them in confusement, not knowing what had just happened.

Backstage Jeff Hardy was walking around when he ran into Stacy Keibler! She taunted him about his loss to Steiner the previous night and it didn't take Hardy long for his temper to flare up! He was soon stopped though as he got blindsided by Scott Steiner who hit Jef in his back with his lead pipe! Steiner then slammed Jeff into a brick wall, and then to add insult to injury eh tossed him right through a glass window! The glass shattered as Hardy's body lay in a battered heap on the floor! Stacy and Steiner left laughing at what they had done.

Goldberg continued his winning ways, coming of a huge victory against The Rock at Backlash. Goldberg squared off against 'The Strongest Man In The World' Mark Henry and made short work off him. A Spear followed by the most impressive Jackhammer seen on RAW finished off Henry. After the match, Coach asked Goldberg, "Who's Next?" Goldberg simply stared at Coach for a second before walking away.

In other action Trish Stratus pinned Jazz to retain her WWE Women's Title and told everyone that she is going the be the greatest Women's champ of all time.

RAW Match Results

Booker T © def Ric Flair via DQ to retain World Heavyweight Title

Kane/RVD def Dudley Boyz to retain World Tag Titles

Christian def Kevin Nash

Goldberg def Mark Henry

Trish Stratus def Jazz to retain WWE Womens Title

Overall Rating = 79%

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A steel cage is an interesting match but maybe a little much for Raw, then again who wants to see Booker/HHH 3 on a PPV? Triple H i imagine is up to something too and i';; be interested to see if he still manages it inside a steel cage, although you may be burying HHH if he loses again to Booker. Evolution stand tall and Triple H is still the vocal point of the show so i guess that realistic and a prediacble ending but still well booked. Ha, i like the creativity in order to keep the KOTR, good stuff and a competition that should still be around proper in my opnion, shame you couldn't hold the PPV itself mind. Nash gets beaten up and HBK saves him, well booked but i don't like this feud, they should be in singles competition, i wouldn't mind seeing Christian./Nash feud alone. Hm, i like this interferance angle and it has potention, i hope it is as good as it could be. Hardy/Steiner i guess is over for a while now? Time for Stenier to mvoe i think. Is Coach next? Yeh, Goldberg contiues to go on and a decent win to keep him going. You really need to do something with the women's division.

Overall a good show, B+ from me.

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Smackdown! Preview

1st May 2003

The Road To Judgment Day Continues

With only three weeks until Smackdown's first ever brand exlcusive Pay Per View, this thursday looks to be explosive!

In the main event, the WWE Champion Brock Lesnar will battle the WWE Tag Champions, Team Angle in a handicapped match! This comes after Lesnar lay out all three members of Team Angle last week with a combination of his F-5 and a Steel Chair! Will Lesnars path of destruction continue? Or will Team Angle get one up on the champ?

After weeks of intense rivalry, things will come to a head between Eddie Guerrero and John Cena go one on one! For weeks Cena has made a fool of Guerrero, but last week Eddie snapped, bloodying Cena and then stealing his chain!

In tag team action, Chris Benoit and Rhyno will look to put their recent problems behind them as they face Chuck Palumbo and Johnny Stamboli of the FBI!

A young new superstar, Nick Dinsmore will make his debut when he goes on one one with former WWE Champion, Kurt Angle! Will Angle claim another victim on his path to the WWE Title? Or will Dinsmore score a huge upset and make a huge impact in his first match?

Also Matt Hardy V1 has said that his loyal MF'er Shannon Moore will hand over the WWE Cruiserweight Title, which he believes is rightfully his! Will Moore be quite so willing? Will Smackdown! GM Stephanie McMahon allow this? Find out this thursday.

Hulk Hogan and The Big Show will sign a contract for their Judgment Day Match!

Also with appearances from Rey Mysterio, The Undertaker, Nathan Jones, and A-Train!

Confirmed Smackdown! Matches

Brock Lesnar vs Team Angle (Haas and Benjamin)

Eddie Guerrero vs John Cena

Chris Benoit/Rhyno vs FBI

Kurt Angle vs Nick Dinsmore in Dinsmore's Debut Match

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WWE Smackdown!

1st May 2003

The Champ Is Unstoppable On The Path To Judgment Day

For the second week in a row the WWE Champion, Brock Lesnar destroyed all three members of Team Angle as Smackdown! came to a close. In the main event Lesnar battled the Tag Champs in a handicapped match, and despite continuous interference from Kurt Angle, Lesnar prevailed yet again and pinned Shelton Benjamin after a devastating F-5. Lesnar then administrated his finishing move to both Haas and Angle, making himself look nothing more than unstoppable. Earlier in the night, Lesnar ridiculed Angle for almost losing to rookie Nick Dinsmore, Angle responded by challenging Lesnar to one last title match at Judgment Day, Angle said that if he lost he would leave Smackdown! forever! Lesnar, always the fighting champ of course accepted.

Nick Dinsmore. Prehaps one of the most impressive rookies ever, reversing Kurt's Angle Slam and Ankle Lock moves various times! At the start of the match the crowd didn't know who Dinsmore was, by the end of it they gave a him a huge ovation for his great effort. After a series of near falls, Angle reversed an inside cradle and scored the three count, by the exhausted look on his face as he left the ring, it was clear that Angle barley walked away with the win. Dinsmore certainly impressed a lot of people backstage, he recieved praise from Rikishi, Funaki and most notably The Rabid Wolverine, Chris Benoit! Benoit was so impressed he told Dinsmore that next week there was a tag team number one contendership match, and he wanted Dinsmore to be his partner! Dinsmore accepted and asked, what about Rhyno? Benoit said that he and Rhyno are still good friends, but they hadn't been working too well as a team recently. Earlier in the night Benoit and Rhyno had lost to the Full Blooded Italians when Benoit was pinned by Palumbo after Rhyno accidently Gored him! It was clear Benoit had a good point, so the two walked away together. The camera then panned to reveal Rhyno, who was stood around the corner listening, and lets just say he looked less than pleased!

Hulk Hogan and Big Show signed their contract for the Judgment Day match. Should have been simple. It wasn't. Big Show came out and said he wasn't the best when it came to legal matters, so he announced the return of his agent, and brought out Paul Heyman! As they were about to commence, Smackdown! GM Stephanie McMahon came out and said she didn't trust Heyman and she would represent Hogan in this matter. Heyman proved to be the better business man however, as he goaded Stephanie into putting a lot on the line! By the end of the signing the deal was this; If Hogan wins, Heyman will leave Smackdown! never to return. If Show wins, Hogan must retire and Stephanie must resign, making Heyman the GM of Smackdown! in the process! Even though Steph had more to lose, she agreed stating it would be worth it never to have to see Heyman again! As expected a fight broke out and with a little help from A-Train, Show ended up putting Hogan through the contract signing table! A-Train the tried to take out Stephanie! She was pulled to safety by referee Charles Robinson just in time though. Stephanie then announced that Heyman may have got the best of the deal, but he obviously didn't read the small print, as part of the contractual obligations state that next week Heyman will have to wrestle Hogan! The expression on Heyman's face was unforgettable!

As promised Shannon Moore was going to hand over the WWE Cruiserweight Title to it's 'Rightful Owner' Matt Hardy V1, Moore seemed reluctant and it was obvious he had grown attached to his belt, but after a little tugging from Hardy, Moore finally gave it up. Just as Hardy was about to have Tony Chimel announce him the new Champion, Stephanie McMahon annoucned that this would not be happening and will not be recoginised as a legitimate title change, she said Hardy would be entered in a 10 man Cruiserweight Battle Royal, the winner facing Moore at Judgment Day! She said the battle royal would also include Rey Mysterio, 8 other Smackdown! Cruiserweights and a Brand New Cruiserweight Star! The competitors all made their ways to the ring, with Brian Kendrick, Billy Kidman, Scotty 2 Hotty and Chavo Guerrero, Nunzio, Funaki holding Mysterio and Hardy respectively back from each other. Jamie Noble then came to the ring, carrying a confederate flag! He got in the ring and started talking 'trash' to everyone else as well as the crowd, saying how its time he made his mark.. he was then interuppted by the new cruiserweight, Rico! Rico came to the ring and completely slated Noble's attire, calling him a Redneck Fashion Reject! Noble swung for Rico, who ducked and nailed him with his Spinkick! The match began! Kendrick was eliminated quickly as he ran at Noble, who ducked, sending Kendrick right over the top rope, Kidman soon followed when Chavo dropkicked him in the back! Nunzio jumped at Scotty crazily, both men went over but Scotty managed to hang on as Nunzio fell to the outside, Chavo tried to then knock Scotty off, but got caught from behind by Noble who tossed him to the outside. Rico eliminated Funaki, while Noble eliminated Scotty, the two then went at it, as Hardy and Mysterio rushed forward to simulaneously eliminate them both leaving only the two rivals! The two went at it for a good five or so minutes, when MF'er Shannon Moore came to Hardy's aid. Moore seriosuly messed up and ended up knocking Hardy over the top rop instead when Rey ducked a kick! Rey looked at Moore and nodded before leaving the ring. Later in the night a pissed off Hardy said that this wasn't the end of it, and he'd get into that match! Moore could only apologise constantly, but failed to calm Hardy's temper.

Eddie Guerrero went one on one with John Cena in a match which was supposed to put an end to their recent rivalry, it only made matters worse when John Cena stole the victory in the most controversial way! After an amazing battle, both men seemed like they could win at any moment, Cena rolled away making Eddie miss the Frog Splash, Eddie got his way out of the F-U only to be taken down and to get nailed by the 5-Knuckle Shuffle! Cena pulled his stolen chain from Guerrero and looked poised to use it! Cena realised the previously knocked out referee was regaining conciousness, so the witty Cena tossed the chain at Guerrero, who was slightly dazed, Cena fell to the floor, the referee saw Eddie holding the chain and disqualified him! With Eddie in shock, Cena snatched his chain away and left up the ramp leaving Latino Heat extremely furious!

In other news, The Undertaker was found shockingly knocked out and bloodied backstage! Nathan Jones was furious, harrassing all the nearby staff members and superstars trying to get information about what ahd happened. He then demanded to know where the FBI were, a staff member then informed him that they had left right after their match so it couldn't have been them. Jones shoved the poor staff member to the ground and stormed out shouted for whoever did it to come out and fight like a man!

Smackdown! Match Results

Brock Lesnar def Team Angle

John Cena def Eddie Guerrero via DQ

Rey Mysterio won a 10 man Cruiserweight Number One Contenders Battle Royal

FBI (Stamboli and Palumbo) def Chris Benoit and Rhyno

Kurt Angle def Nick Dinsmore

Overall Rating = 75%

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WWE Velocity

3rd May 2003

The show kicked off with the WWE Cruiserweight champion Shannon Moore beating Crash Holly in a non-title match after hitting him with a superkick. A replay of the Cena/Guerrero match from Smackdown! was shown, followed by Chris Kanyon pinning Funaki with a roll up and a handfull of tights. A recap of Brock Lesnar defeating Team Angle for the second week in a row was shown before the main event. Nathan Jones brutally beat the A-train, and finished him off in only a couple of minutes after a spinning heel kick!

Velocity Match Results

Nathan Jones def A-Train

Rikishi def Bill DeMott

Chris Kanyon def Funaki

Shannon Moore def Crash Holly

Overall Rating = 76%

WWE Heat

4th May 2003

The show kicked off with Chief Morley pinning Hurricane after the super hero recieved a super kick courtesy of Lance Storm. This was followed by a recap of the RAW tag team Title match, Steven Richards then pinned Hurricane with a rollup after playing possum, which was then proceeded by 3 Minute Warning beating Spike Dudley and Tommy Dreamer. A recap of Booker vs Flair was shown, and then Goldust beat Chris Nowinski with the Curtain Call to end the night.

Heat Match Results

Goldust def Christopher Nowinski

3 Minute Warning def Spike Dudley and Tommy Dreamer

Steven Richards def Maven

Chief Morley def The Hurricane

Overall Rating = 71%

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WRESTLING NEWS AND RUMOURS

Injured Superstars, PPV calender and future plans

After debuting his newly tweaked confederate style character, Jamie Noble has broken his nose at a Smackdown! house show over the weekend. The injury came from a stiff punch from his opponent Hardcore Holly, who is working off ring rust preparing for a TV return.

The WWE.com PPV Calender is available up until Wrestlemania and looks quite interesting, with some questions left to be asked about December and February.

May - Judgment Day (Smackdown!)

June - Bad Blood: King of The Ring (RAW)

July - Vengeance (Smackdown!)

August - Summerslam (RAW and Smackdown!)

September - Unforgiven (RAW)

October - No Mercy (Smackdown!)

November - Survivor Series (RAW and Smackdown!)

December - TBA

January - Royal Rumble (RAW and Smackdown!)

February - TBA

March - Wrestlemania XX (RAW and Smackdown!)

Backstage sources within the WWE have sent in information surrounding a variety of future WWE Storylines.

Brock Lesnar is set to retain the WWE Title at Judgment Day and go on to feud with John Cena throughout the summer.

Although it hasn't been decided it looks like Randy Orton is a prime candidate for the KOTR winner and may be challenging for a World Title as soon as Summerslam.

It was recently announced that the Smackdown! brand would be touring all over the world soon, expect some kind of International Angle, possibly featuring non-WWE foreign superstars.

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Catching up:

RAW:

-Booker as a fighting champion is a good thing, and Evolution coming out on top sets up the cage match nicely.

-Hoping Christian's significant victory over Nash will not be forgotten and will be used to position Christian in the upper midcard.

-Jeff Hardy is a good choice as the recipient of Steiner's brutality, although it'd be even better if Steiner's list of victims grew.

-Surprised that Goldberg pretty much squashed Mizark... and wondering who IS next.

-I thought it was kind of silly that no one had showed Kane and RVD the replay of the mystery man interfering (or at least clued them in on it), but I like the idea of the Dudleyz having some fresh opponents.

Smackdown!

-The Lesnar-Angle setup for Judgment Day is interesting. Either outcome seems possible, and either outcome (Lesnar dropping the title or Angle leaving) would be interesting.

-No complaints about Dinsmore's introduction, and you're handling the Benoit/Rhyno split in somewhat of a unique way, which I like.

-You've done the near-impossible and gotten me interested in Hogan-Show based on the stips. Heyman in the mix helps a lot.

-The cruiserweights continue to be a major highlight. There are lots of places to go with the Jamie Noble character, and Rico adds some color to the division, as well. Sucks about Noble's broken nose... and nice touch in regards to the cause of said broken nose. ;)

-Despite the Cena chain bit being a bit too reminscent of Eddie's phanton chairshot gimmick, it did its job of building heat.

-The Undertaker whodunnit could be fun. He needs a strong opponent following the FBI stuff.

-A-Train jobbing on Velocity didn't do him any favors.

Looking forward to more!

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Thanks for the comments tgwcw, just thought 'd say a few things in regards to them :)

The cruiserweights continue to be a major highlight. There are lots of places to go with the Jamie Noble character, and Rico adds some color to the division, as well. Sucks about Noble's broken nose... and nice touch in regards to the cause of said broken nose

Yeh this EWR game has been so plagued by injuries and rehab, and I'm only just over a month into it. Although it does make for a bit more fun having to re-book my future plans.

Despite the Cena chain bit being a bit too reminscent of Eddie's phanton chairshot gimmick, it did its job of building heat.

Yeh the point was is that it WAS the same as Eddie's trick.. although I do realise I don't think he actually started to do it until after this point in history.

The Undertaker whodunnit could be fun. He needs a strong opponent following the FBI stuff

I have a feeling you, and probably anyone else will not like the next few weeks of Undertaker stuff, however I do have some biggish plans for him over the next few months.

I'm glad you're still reading an enjoying :)

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RAW Preview

5th May 2003

King Of The Ring Begins!

The KOTR tournament will begin this monday with four of the qualifyling rounds. Entrants will include; Christian, Al Snow, Tommy Dreamer, Mark Henry, Goldust, RVD, Chief Morley and Lance Storm.

The main event will see Booker T defend his World Heavyweight Title from the former champion, Triple H inside of a steel cage!

Plus Goldberg, Shawn Michaels, Kevin Nash, Chris Jericho and Kane...

All this and much more monday night on RAW!

Confirmed RAW Matches

World Heavyweight Title Cage Match - Booker T © vs Triple H

KOTR Qualifier - Christian vs Al Snow

KOTR Qualifier - Tommy Dreamer vs Mark Henry

KOTR Qualifier - Lance Storm vs Rob Van Dam

KOTR Qualifier - Chief Morley vs Goldust

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This seems a great diary to me. A really like the idea of having KOTR, for me it was a great invention the WWE made.

It's great to see you pushing Booker T,

but I'm not so sure about the feud between Brock Lesnar and Cena, but I'll see what happens.

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