WWE 2005: Down a Different Path

[Guest mAXi]

The Big Show vs Chris Masters

The Young talent should allways go over. I think it would be better if you put Masters over but prepare for a horrid match ...

MNM vs Legion of Doom©

I'll be honest with you. Horrible booking all around by recreating this horrid storyline when you could of done something new. The titles should be back on MNM because the new LoD was never deserving of Tag Titles.

Eddie Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio

Eddie Guererro should go out on a win here.

Hurricane© and Rosey© vs Mystery Opponents

I like the sound of Mystery Opponents. I hope they are better than the current tag team champs and take the straps.

Chris Benoit vs Christian©

I like both athletes equally but i think Christian deserves a longer run with the belt. Nice title situation with the United States title though.

Kane vs Edge

Kane and Edge in a TLC match ... ok ... i guess. Edge to win.

Batista© vs Muhammad Hassan

I like it and am hoping to see a new champion here, i just have an incredible liking for Hassan.

Randy Orton vs The Undertaker

Meh. Randy for the win.

John Cena© vs Kurt Angle vs Shawn Michaels

I personally think it's smart that you keep the title on Cena but you have Angle in your signature and in your avatar. Im guessing from that, that you are going to put the belt on Angle. ... i don't know. But i don't think its a smart choice.

[GermanDragon]

WWE Presents: Summerslam - Sunday, August 21st, 2005

Summerslam, the biggest party of the Summer, got started with a large display of green and yellow fireworks -- matching the green and yellow stage area, and ring apron. The theme song of the event, Shout2000 by Disturbed, blasted through the arena. The song played as the different matches were hyped with on-screen graphics. After the music faded, The Big Show's music hit, and he went to the ring. Chris Masters came out next, and these two wrestlers went up against one another in the opening contest of the night.

Chris Masters vs The Big Show

Watching this match, if you had to choose, you'd have to say that the Big Show had the upperhand in the strength department. Masters definitely didn't show weakness though, knocking the Big Show down several times during the match with hard clotheslines. While The Big Show was down, Chris Masters took all advantages that he could get using stomps and even locking in a few submission moves. The Big Show was able to power out of each attempt at a submission victory though. During the course of the match, Big Show picked up some momentum, and began to toss Masters around the ring like a rag doll. It wasn't long before Masters was being set up for a Chokeslam. Out of desperation, Masters clawed Big Show in the eyes to get out of this. He then slipped behind Big Show and applied the Master Lock. The crowd thought that the match was over, as the Big Show fell to one knee, and then the other. The ref raised Big Show's arm and let it drop, but it didn't fall -- Big Show was then able to make it back to his feet! Big Show then began an attempt to power out of the Master Lock. It looked like he was coming close, until Masters puroposefully tossed him into the ropes, before sliding out of the ring cursing. Masters re-entered the ring with a steel chair, and went to strike Show with it, but had the chair Big Booted into his face, knocking him down. Big Show then lifted Masters up, and hit the Chokeslam for the three count.

WWE Tag Team Championship

MNM vs Legion of Doom©

In this match-up, MNM showed an aggression that has not yet been seen by the team. For all the cheating they've done in the past, they've never done it so consistently and flawlessly as they did at Summerslam. Taking every opening to get an eye rake, four-counts on illegal submission holds, got them quite a bit of momentum from the start of the match. LOD fought hard, however, and managed to simply over-power MNM. After a clothesline from Animal sent Nitro over the top rope, he lifted Mercury for the Doomsday Device. However, as Heidenreich got onto the top rope, Melina pulled at his leg, causing him to become distracted. Heidenreich got down from the rope, pointing and shouting at Melina. The ref watched, telling Heidenreich to get back on the apron. Animal was focused on this confrontation as well. Heidenreich ended up giving Melina a sideslam, to the cheer of the crowd. Unfrotunately for him, soon after doing this, Mercury low-blowed Animal, and rolled him up for the pin, while Heidenreich was still outside of the ring. While Melina ended up being a martyr, MNM did walk out of Summerslam with the gold, as they had promised.

Winners and new WWE Tag Team Champions: MNM!

Eddie Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio

Eddie Guerrero from RAW and Rey Mysterio from SmackDown! locked up in what was the third match of a great series. This match saw Rey getting the upperhand right from the start, by hitting several hurricaranas and arm drags. Eddie Guerrero was quick to get back to his feet though, and never let Rey Mysterio get ahead by much. The match remained at a quick pace, as both Eddie and Rey got some of their best spots in. After a head scissors take down planted Eddie on the bottom rope, Rey went for a 619, which Eddie dodged. Eddie then tried to roll Rey up for a pin, while putting his feet on the ropes. Somehow, Rey was still able to kick out. Eddie laughed at this, and shook his finger at Rey, telling him to keep focused. The two then resumed what was a good match. It would eventually come to an end after Eddie Guerrero planted Rey with the three amigos, which he followed up with a Frog Splash for the three count.

World Tag Team Championship

The Hurricane© and Rosey© vs Mystery Opponents

Hurricane and Rosey made their way to the ring first, something fairly uncommon for champions to do. They then stood in the ring, waiting to find out who their opponents were. As soon as the music hit, fans were on their toes: It was Bubba Ray and D-von Dudley! Hurricane and Rosey kept their grounds, but didn't look as confident as they generally do. In the match they did a good job of putting on a relatively even match, but were not able to keep up with the Dudleyz moving towards the end of the match. Bubba Ray hit a clothesline on the Hurricane, knocking him down. Bubba covered, and Rosey got in to break it up. But rather than wait for it to be broken, Bubba got up on his own, and had a trade-off of punches with Rosey. Bubba Ray was able to get the upper hand here, and he whipped Rosey into the ropes. By the time Rosey came back, D-von and Bubba were in position to hit a 3D. Hurricane got up off of the mat just to take a 3D of his own. Bubba, technically the legal man pinned Hurricane for the win seconds later.

Winners, and new World Tag Team Champions: The Dudley Boyz!

United States Championship

Christian© vs Chris Benoit

With the first match between these two wrestlers being fought to a draw due to time constraints, it was unclear just who really deserved to be the United States champion. This match promised to clear that up; and it did. The match was even almost until the very end. Christian got the advantage at the start, with some clotheslines and headlocks. Benoit was able to reverse the headlocks fairly easily, but Christian's added mix of irish whips, knee strikes kept him with the edge. Through great effort, Benoit was able to come out of this slump, and fight his way back into the match-up. The move that turned the tables was a Crossface on Christian from no where, as Christian went for a running clothesline. Christian was able to reach the ropes, but Benoit had the upperhand by that point. That match stretched on for a while longer, eventually with Christian again picking up the momentum. Benoit showed his determination by kicking out of the Tornado DDT Christian gave him from off of the top rope, and even went on to lock in another Crossface (again, which Christian escape from via rope break). The third time going for a Crossface, things went awry for Benoit. He got ahold of Christian's arm, but was not able to drop Christian to the mat. Instead, Christian was able to turn Benoit around, and hit the Unprettier for the win, nearing the 25 minute mark. Christian got on the turnbuckle, holding his belt in the air afterwards, before helping Benoit to his feet. Both of the wrestlers were given a standing ovation.

Tables, Ladders, and Chairs

Edge vs Kane

It's no secret that the TLC match is Edge's category. Kane is more than capable of being violent though, and this wasn't the first time Kane stepped into a ladder match with Edge; Back at Wrestlemania 21, Edge defeated Kane, as well as four other men in the Money in the Bank ladder match. This one would be different though, as there was no prize for winning other than to see your opponent beaten down and bloody. In that category, the match definitely delivered. For the first half of the match or so, neither Kane nor Edge made any effort to climb the ladder. Instead, they both focused on hurting one another. Kane took a number of chairshots to the head and back. In one spot that got a nice reaction from the fans, despite their obvious hate for Edge, Edge set a table up out side of the ring, and put Kane through it from off of the steel steps, with an Edgecution. This marked Edge's first attempt to scale the ladder The Monster, Kane, showed that he would not be beaten that easily though, as he managed to get back into the ring, and knock over the ladder on Edge. The two then continued exchanging a mixture of wrestling maneuvers and weapon shots. After several minutes of turning the match in his favor, Kane managed to sideslam Edge onto the ladder, which was layed out on the ground. Kane then rolled Edge off of the ladder, and set it up so that he could climb it. Kane climbed slowly, however, due to the obvious pain he was in. This allowed Edge to get his wits, and begin climbing up after Kane on the other side. At the top of the ladder, the two got into a brawl. There, Kane grabbed Edge by the throat; It looked like it was all over, until Lita sacked Kane in the lower area with Edge's MITB briefcase. Edge then took this opportunity to jump from off of the Ladder, taking Kane down with him, in an Edge-o-matic. This garnered a "Holy Shit" chant. With Lita assisting Edge to get onto the ladder and climb, Edge was able to win the match.

World Heavyweight Championship

Batista© vs Muhammad Hassan

Muhammad Hassan entered first, kneeling down and praying after getting in the ring. Batista came out next, and as soon as his pyros were finished, Muhammad Hassan was on his way down the entrance ramp, bringing the fight to Batista. This resulted Batista grabbing him by the back of the head and dragging him to the ring, though. Muhammad Hassan deserves credit for the match that followed. He was able to really step up his game, and force Batista to give it his all. Hassan hit several high-impact moves, including a brutal DDT and an STO, both of which Batista kicked out of at two. Muhammad Hassan would eventually be put out for the three-count by a Batista Bomb, but the recaps clearly show Hassan getting his foot on the rope as the referee made the call. Few will deny that Batista over-powered Hassan nearly the entire match, but the fact is Hassan shouldn't have lost when he did. After Batista left the ring, and Hassan was helped up by Daivari, he made his view obvious, going so far as to apply a camel clutch to the referee. Hassan shouted about a conspiracy to keep the title off of an Arab American. While these claims are most likely false, it should be interesting to see how this is handled on SmackDown!

Winner, and still World Heavyweight Champion: Batista!

Randy Orton vs The Undertaker

In what may have been the most awaited match of the night, in the making since Wrestlemania 21, Randy Orton found himself up against The Undertaker for the second time, after two blind attacks cost The Undertaker a match against both Muhammad Hassan and Maven. This was The Undertaker's chance for revenge, and he certainly gave everything he had to get it. The Undertaker controlled most of the match, hitting all of his signature moves, from Snake Eyes, to Old School. It was only nearing the end of the match that Orton was able to make a semblance of a comeback, due to him raking the Undertaker's eyes. Fortunately for the Legend Killer, this was the only opening he needed. He immediately followed it up with an RKO, and covered Taker. While The Undertaker was able to kick out at two that time, it marked the momentum switch of the match. Orton slid next to the Undertaker, and began motioning for a second RKO. He slowly got to his knees as the Undertaker began to stand up. Then, just as Taker turned around, he was layed flat by a second RKO. This time Orton covered, and picked up the three count, officially adding the Undertaker to the ever-growing list of Legends that Randy Orton has killed.

WWE Championship

John Cena© vs Kurt Angle vs Shawn Michaels

In the main event match, John Cena was scheduled to defend his WWE title against both Kurt Angle and The Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels. This match gave all of the competitors their chance to shine, as it extended for over thirty minutes. Early on in the match, their were several roll up pins attempted by all three of the wrestlers, but all were broken up by another of the three. Shortly after this though, things began to get more physical. There were backbreakers, Suplexes, and Hip tosses left and right for several minutes. This ended with Kurt Angle being knocked out of the ring. Shawn Michaels and John Cena then got a chance to have some one-on-one action. Shawn Michaels delivered some good moves, but looked to be in serious danger, as John Cena hit a protoplex, and followed it up with a Five Knuckle Shuffle. He then lifted HBK for an FU, only to have Kurt Angle run in, and kick Cena in the stomach, following that up with an Angle Slam. Getting to his feet, however, Angle was dropped with a Sweet Chin Music. HBK first tried covering Cena, in what may have been a mistake, as he kicked out. By the time HBK covered Angle, he had gathered the strength to kick out as well. The match continued. The next man tossed out of the ring was John Cena. In this time, Angle was nearly able to make Shawn Michaels submit, but HBK was able to make it to the rope. When John Cena returned, the three-way brawl insued again. The match continued for a while, until eventually Angle again found himself outside of the ring. On the inside, HBK was tuning up the band for Sweet Chin Music on a Cena who was just getting to his senses. Angle quickly grabbed a chair and slid into the ring. Just as HBK went for his Superkick, Angle smashed the chair over Michael's leg, causing him to fall to the ground, writhing in pain. Michaels rolled out of the ring to protect himself. Kurt took this opportunity to crack the chair of Cena's head. Rather than go for the pin, however, Kurt shouted out "I'm going to make you tap!" Angle then took the chair, opened it slightly, and placed Cena's leg in it, before stomping on it, causing Cena to shout in pain. Angle then pulled the chair off, and applied the Ankle Lock. Cena held on for nearly twenty seconds -- amazing, considering what had just been done to his ankle -- but in the condition that he was in, John Cena had no choice but to tap. Immediately following this, Angle ran to grab the WWE championship from the referee. The show ended with Angle holding it up proudly on the turnbuckle.

Winner, and new WWE Champion: Kurt Angle!

Summerslam Results

Big Show def. Chris Masters - 75%

WWE Tag Team Championship: MNM def. Legion of Doom - 69%

Eddie Guerrero def. Rey Mysterio - 80%

World Tag Team Championship: The Dudley Boyz def. Hurricane and Rosey - 80%

United States Championship: Christian def. Chris Benoit - 81%

Edge def. Kane - 84%

World Heavyweight Championship: Batista def. Muhammad Hassan - 85%

Randy Orton def. The Undertaker - 85%

WWE Championship: Kurt Angle def. John Cena, Shawn Michaels - 90%

Edited August 23, 2006 by GermanDragon

[GermanDragon]

WWE RAW - Monday, August 20th, 2005

At the start of the show, the cameras were on Kurt Angle, proudly wearing his new WWE title. He told the crowd how wonderful it was, that the belt was around the best wrestler in the business. Shawn Michaels must have disagreed with who was, in fact, the best. Cutting Angle enough, Michaels said that although Kurt Angle did win the match on Sunday, he didn't do it fairly -- and he didn't beat The Heartbreak Kid. Michaels told Kurt that he wanted a one-on-one match for the title. Angle responded by saying that as champion, he doesn't have to accept any matches that he doesn't want to, but in this case, if Shawn Michaels truly wanted a beating, he would get one.

In the main event, Kurt Angle partially fulfilled his word. He did lay a beat down on Shawn Michaels, but he did not walk away with the win. After the match ended in a disqualification due to a blatant and intentional low-blow in front of the ref, not soon after the match had begun, Kurt Angle applied an ankle lock, causing Michaels to tap out. The aftermath showed Kurt Angle holding his belt in the air, screaming. The screen faded to black after he left, and a video of HHH played on the titantron. "The King of Kings returns in 2 weeks."

The former WWE champion, John Cena, was also seen in action, after being denied his rematch by Eric Bischoff, who claimed that there was no rematch clause in the contract. Perhaps because of this, Cena let his anger get the better of him in the match he had with Eddie Guerrero. Cena dominated the better part of the short match, but when going for an FU, Eddie Guerrero rolled off of his back, and pinned Cena with a roll-up. Eric Bischoff, who had opted to be a guest ring announcer stated that "maybe John would have better luck going after the Intercontinental title; but then again, he probably couldn't beat Shelton Benjamin either." While the former champ did pull Bischoff away from the announcer table, and deliver another FU to him before leaving, it doesn't look like any WWE title shots are in Cena's near future.

Speaking of the Intercontinental Champion, Shelton Benjamin was also in action. Due to defeating the Nature Boy, Ric Flair, on the RAW prior to Summerslam, Carlito was given one last shot at Benjamin's title. However, yet again, he would feel the effects of Shelton's T-Bone suplex. After picking up the pin, Benjamin retained his title yet again. After the match, the camera went back stage for some words from Ric Flair. Flair said that he knew Shelton would win, because Carlito is just a punk who doesn't know his role in the business. Perhaps there is some truth to these words, but much of the hate for Carlito, may be due to the fact that Carlito cheated to defeat him two weeks prior. Regardless, it is clear that Ric Flair's goal of picking up his first Intercontinental Championship are not burried yet.

The newcomer to RAW, Matt Morgan, was also seen in action, when he easily overpowered Gene Snitsky, and picked up the victory after an F5. With this, Morgan has shown that he doesn't just pick on guys that are smaller than him; He manhandles everyone. Following his match, he got on the mic in a frustrated tone. He claimed that he was the toughest and strongest superstar on the RAW roster, and said that he was tired of facing the weak opponents he was getting week after week. He issued an open challenge for any superstar to come to the ring for a match on the following week of RAW. With that, he tossed the mic to the floor, and went back to the locker room.

The match proceeding Morgan's, was a rematch for the World Tag Team titles between the Dudleyz and The Hurricane and Rosey. After Rosey felt the effect of a 3D, and Hurricane was tossed over the top rope by Bubba Ray, D-von picked up the three count for the victory.

RAW Results

Intercontinental Championship: Shelton Benjamin def. Carlito - 82%

Eddie Guerrero def. John Cena - 84%

Matt Morgan def. Gene Snitsky - 54%

World Tag Team Championship: The Dudley Boyz def. Hurricane and Rosey - 79%

WWE Championship: Shawn Michaels def. Kurt Angle (Via DQ) - 85%

Edited August 24, 2006 by GermanDragon

[GermanDragon]

WWE SmackDown! - Thursday, August 25th, 2005

Not long after the opening credits of SmackDown!, Muhammad Hassan made his way to the ring, and in a fit of rage, began shouting about how he had been screwed out of the World Heavyweight Championship. He was cut off, when Randy Orton came out, telling him to cool it. Randy Orton said in a cocky tone "Bro... You gotta tell me... I need to know. Why should you get a title shot again? You lost, bro! You lost! Meanwhile, I was busy defeating the Undertaker -- and I did it on my own!" Hassan continued to argue that he hadn't lost cleanly. Theodore Long came out, and presented a solution that didn't make either wrestler happy. He said that as of now, their is no number one contender, but that Orton would face off against Muhammad Hassan in a match tonight, and that he would come up with a solution by the following week.

Later in the show, Batista was shown on the video screen. Batista stated that he agreed Hassan deserved another shot -- but that it wouldn't change anything. He'd still be the World Heavyweight Champion. Batista said he had no problem kicking Orton's ass either though, and that he didn't care who Theodore Long made the number one contender. In the match between Randy Orton and Muhammad Hassan, Orton won after pinning Hassan while holding his feet on the ropes. The victory did not guarantee Randy Orton a spot as the number one contender, but you have to figure that it goes a long way in who Theodore Long picks. The World Champion himself had a match with a new SmackDown! worker, Jay Lethal, which he easily won via Batista Bomb.

The night also saw John Bradshaw Layfield in his return to the ring. He issued an open challenge early on in the night, saying that he had been off of TV too long, and that he was out to prove that he was still the top wrestler in the company. This call was answered by the United States champion, Christian. When the two locked up later in the evening, JBL picked up the victory after a brass knuckle shot went unseen by the ref. Christian made it no secret that he wants JBL in the ring again, but JBL seems content with walking away with one win and no losses.

Other matches included the fastest rising up-and-comer on SmackDown!, Bobby Lashley again defeating William Regal, who demanded a rematch. Tajiri was also seen in action, beating both Nunzio and Paul London in a non-title match, after he pinned Nunzio following a Buzzsaw kick. Also, in what was an upset victory, Matt Hardy, along with Shannon Moore, picked up a pinfall victory over MNM in a non-title match. Matt Hardy was able to pin Johnny Nitro after a Twist of Fate. This could very well lead to a title-shot for the reformed Team Mattitude, in the near future.

SmackDown! Results

Tajiri def. Paul London, Nunzio - 77%

Team Mattitude def. MNM - 70%

Bobby Lashley def. William Regal - 72%

Randy Orton def. Muhammad Hassan - 72%

Batista def. Jay Lethal - 73%

JBL def. Christian - 82%

Edited August 26, 2006 by GermanDragon

[thecageeffect]

I just got in to this diary, and I've got to admit to not only loving the clean format, but the last few shows since SummerSlam. Raw was excellent, and HHH will be returning, seemingly to face Angle for the title. Cena's not directionless in a feud with Bischoff, and Flair and Carlito is on the horizon. On SD, the JBL/Christian match = ratings. Raw was much better but you've got a reader in me. I'll be following things from here on out. Hopefully you keep me as a reader and keep things compellling.

[Jaze]

I read only up to GAB and am still reading as I write, but you sir deserve feedback.

- I really liked the fact Hassan won the match against Taker, this is how it should've happened in real life. I never liked the terrorists though.

- Christian's face turn felt a bit rushed. Oh well, it was inevitable with the amount of pops he was getting.

- Didn't like Eddie getting drafted to RAW in the middle of a feud.

- You should have given Jericho a match at GAB. BTW, he's a perfect fit for Smackdown!

- Tajiri being drafted to SD was good since he was doing nothing on RAW basically.

More feedback to come as I read...

[GermanDragon]

WWE RAW - Monday, August 29th, 2005

Kurt Angle made his way to the ring just moments after the pyros signifying the beginning of RAW finished going off. Smirking, he told the crowd that he had come through on yet another promise he had made: That he would beat Shawn Michaels down last week, and walk away with his title. He got really into his promo, getting onto the turnbuckle, lifting his gold medal to show the crowd, as he explained how great he is. What he didn't notice until it was too late, was Shawn Michaels make his way through the audience, and slide into the ring behind Kurt. Just as Kurt turned around, stepping down from the turnbuckle, he was flattened with a Sweet Chin Music. The crowd cheered Shawn Michaels, as RAW cut to commercials. Returning from these commercials, Angle was in Eric Bischoff's office. Angle said that he wanted a match with HBK, and didn't care if it was for the title or not.

Eric Bischoff told him that he wasn't going to get that match tonight, making Angle furious. Bischoff told him that the general manager is supposed to do what's good for business, and that catering to whatever the champ wants is not good for business. Bischoff stated that the new number one contender would be decided tonight, when Shawn Michaels faced Eddie Guerrero in the main event. Angle showed open disgust at this, again demanding a rematch with Shawn Michaels, and no one else. He was forced to leave Eric's office however, as Eric told him he had a match coming up. The match turned out to be very easy on Kurt. He picked up an early submission victory over Eugene, via Ankle Lock.

The Number One Contender's match didn't go as smoothly. Michaels and Guerrero put on a great match, that is for certain. However, the finish was not as clean-cut as many of the fans would have liked. At one point late in the match, Eddie Guerrero irish whipped Shawn Michaels, causing him to knock the referee over. Eddie took this moment to exit the ring, and grab a steel chair. Once inside the ring again, he struck the canvas with the chair, and dropped to the ground, sliding the chair over to Michaels. When the referee awoke to this site, he almost called for the ring bell, disqualifying HBK. Seeing this, Angle immediately ran down to ring-side, and pulled the referee out of the ring, tossing him into the steel steps. Angle then entered the ring, and used the steel chair to lay Guerrero out for real. Shawn Michaels, looking confused at what had happened, didn't waste time thinking, and he made the cover. Angle forced another referee at ring side to get into the ring and make the count, solidifying HBK as the number one contender. Angle and HBK had an intense stare down following the match. Again, a video was shown hyping the return of The Game, before RAW went off the air.

John Cena was given interview time for what many thought would be him demanding a title shot. However, the interview given showed glimmers of the John Cena of old. While he did state that he was screwed out of his title by Angle, he also went off on Shawn Michaels, saying that he was trying to steal his spotlight. This got mixed reactions from the crowd, and we're interested to see how John acts in the upcoming weeks. On the subjects of interviews, however, it should be noted that Ric Flair was also given mic time. Ric Flair said that Shelton Benjamin was a great athlete, but that truth be told, he hadn't proven himself as a champion yet. Ric Flair then layed down a challenge for Shelton: A match on the following RAW.

Carlito was able to pick up a roll-up victory over Chavo Guerrero, after spitting in his face with an apple behind the referee's back, and The Dudleyz were able to pick up a clean victory over the team of Val Venis and Viscera after a 3D. However, with the exception of the main event, the biggest match of the night was Matt Morgan's open challenge, layed down on last week's RAW. The challenge was answered by Kane. When Matt Morgan said he didn't want to face weak opponent's, we aren't sure he had Kane in mind, but his wish was certainly fulfilled. Morgan was able to outpower Kane for a while, but due to sheer experience in the ring, Kane began to gain the upperhand. Just when it looked like Kane was going to nail Morgan with a chokeslam, however, Morgan raked him in the eyes, and gave him a DDT. Morgan then got out of the ring, and began tossing chairs in -- three or four of them. Things quickly got messy after that, with both Morgan and Kane being DQed, due to hitting eachother in the head with chairs. These two monsters are definitely not through with eachother though. It should be noted that later on in the evening, however, Morgan was seen speaking to Chris Masters, telling him about what "that animal", Kane did to him in the ring. Could these two have formed an alliance?

RAW Results

Carlito def. Chavo Guerrero - 70%

Kurt Angle def. Eugene - 84%

Kane vs Matt Morgan (No Contest) - 75%

The Dudley Boyz def. Val Venis and Viscera - 63%

Shawn Michaels def. Eddie Guerrero - 85%

[GermanDragon]

WWE SmackDown! - Thursday, September 1st, 2005

Not long after SmackDown! came on air, Randy Orton and Muhammad Hassan both found there way to the ring, yet again. There, Randy Orton ragged on Hassan, on how he defeated him last week on SmackDown! and how he would now go on to beat Batista for the title -- this greatly angered Hassan. Before the two's arguing turned to a brawl, however, Teddy's Long music hit. However, what he said only made Orton as angry as Hassan. Long stated that due to the controversial finish of Orton and Hassan's last match, he had not yet decided a number one contender, and that he would need more time to think the matter over. "In the meantime," he said "both of you have matches tonight. We wouldn't want potential number one contenders to get rusty, would we, playas?"

Neither of these matches turned out as the competing superstars had hoped as they both felt the need to step in on the other's match. Hassan was the first of the two to get his match, being put up against SmackDown!'s fastest rising superstar, Bobby Lashley. The match was even for a while, but Bobby Lashley began to pick up momentum; And when Randy Orton's music hit, and he made his way down the entrance ramp, it distracted Muhammad long enough for Bobby Lashley to ready a spear. When Hassan turned around, he was immediately knocked down and out, allowing Lashley to pick up the three count. The Legend Killer, Randy Orton found this ammusing until Hassan decided to get even later in the night. Orton was put in a match against Chris Benoit. Though Orton put up a good fight, he was eventually locked into a sharpshooter. With Orton locked into this move, Hassan made his way to ringside, to get a closer look. Orton fought to get to the ropes, and that's when Hassan's true intentions were revealed. Hassan began pulling on the rope so that Orton couldn't grasp it. Eventually, Orton had no choice but to tap. This left both possible number one contenders with a loss.

Batista, the man with the gold both of these superstar's have their eyes on, was also seen in action, easily picking up a win over William Regal. He stated that he hopes Teddy Long picks a number one contender soon, because he's tired of going through easy opponent week after week, like fodder. In truth, the Cruiserweight champion, Tajiri, was in the same situation. Week after week he has been going through opponents as well. This week, the general manager of SmackDown! decided to put him in a 10-man battle royale, against the likes of Paul London, Maven, and Nunzio, among others. Again, however, Tajiri showed that he is a true champion when he overcame the odds and won this. Perhaps more interesting than who won, however, was who came in second. Jay Lethal, SmackDown!'s newest superstar, who lost to Batista just one week prior, has shown he is intent on making up for his loss by making a name for himself.

In a rematch from last week, MNM faced off against the reformed Team Mattitude, consisting of Matt Hardy and Shannon Moore, again. Again they were put down, however. They had the ball in their court for certain and were easily dominating the match; Their over-cockiness ended up costing them the match though. Twice, Mercury could have had the pinfall on Shannon Moore, but instead he chose to pose. In the ended, Moore rolled him up for a schoolboy pin for the victory. Melina and Nitro were furious at Mercury, blaming him solely for the loss. Now with a championship match all but guaranteed, MNM will have to pull their act together if they wish to remain Tag Team Champions.

In probably the most exciting match of the night, Christian faced Rey Mysterio for the United States title. Rey Mysterio took the champion, Christian, to his limits and was very close to picking up the victory. After hitting a sequence of armdrags, Rey moved in for the 619, launching Christian to the ropes with a headscissors takedown. However, as he performed the move, Christian ducked under his legs, and stood up, delivering the Unprettier to Rey. The pin fall was easily picked up after that. However the night wasn't over for Christian. He climbed to the turnbuckle, holding up his title for a moment, but when he got down, he was immediately put down by a steel chair, held by JBL. JBL began shouting "I beat you, and this Mexican gets a title shot? No! I demand a title shot! I want that United States title around my waist where it belongs. I'm not a Canadian like you, and I'm not a Mexican like Rey Mysterio -- I am an American Hero, and a wrestling god! That is my title!" That is twice now, that JBL has gotten the edge on the United States champ. Christian certainly can't be happy about this.

SmackDown! Results

Team Mattitude def. MNM - 72%

Batista def. William Regal - 74%

Tajiri def. 10 other men, in a Battle Royal - 64%

Bobby Lashley def. Muhammad Hassan - 78%

Christian def. Rey Mysterio - 85%

Chris Benoit def. Randy Orton - 87%

Edited August 28, 2006 by GermanDragon

[Foppa]

Nice diary man, I like the stories. But I have a few problems. The main problem is the coloring of some of your texts. You don't have to color all of your results. We know it's a RAW and Smackdown show. But other than that, good diary. I will continue reading.

[GermanDragon]

WWE RAW - Monday, September 5th, 2005

After the opening pyros for RAW had finished going off, the entrance ramp filled with smoke, as Edge made his way to the ring, with his head bandaged. He slid his MITB contract into the ring first, and then slid in after it, holding the rope for Lita. He then got on the mic. He then said that even though he was unable to compete last week due to the injuries he received in his TLC match, that he did walk out as the winner, just as he promised. Edge went on to say that he sacrifices his blood for this company, and is never given the opportunities that he deserves. He said that the main event between Michaels and Angle was a joke, and that the Intercontinental scene, involving a 54 year old man, was even worse. Edge said he would prove tonight, yet again, that he was better than all of these guys, by going out there in defeating the same opponent Michaels did to become the number one contender: Eddie Guerrero. Edge actually did go on to do as he said, getting the pin after knocking Guerrero out with his MITB briefcase. This is sure to do wonders for Edge's ego in the coming weeks. On a somewhat related note, the "54 year old man", that Edge mentioned, Ric Flair, was disqualified for doing his "grab-and-squeeze" routine, on Shelton, and not letting up. While humorous to the crowd, it certainly wasn't for Shelton, and it got Flair disqualified.

The opening contest of RAW saw the debut of the new tag team, made up of Shocker and Psychosis, both new to the WWE. Facing off against the Hearthrobs, they picked up the win with a move they call the Deep Shock -- the combination of a backdrop by Shocker, and a sitou reat mat slam (ala the Edge-o-matic) to the falling opponent by Psychosis. They used this maneuver prior to pinning Romeo for the win. Team 3D had some words for the new team after the match. They stated that they would never get their hands on the tag team gold, and that if they tried they'd be tasting tables.

Later on in the night, John Cena would give an interview of equal hostility, now openly angry. He stated that first he was screwed out of his WWE championship, then he was denied a rematch, and now for two weeks in a row, he hasn't even been given matches on RAW. John then played a clip of his very first match in the WWE, where he only narrowly lost to Kurt Angle. The clips then showed highlights of his following feuds with the likes of Brock Lesnar. The clips ended with a shot of him defeating the Big Show at Wrestlemania XX. Cena than stated the purpose for these clips. "Back then, I used to have Ruthless Aggression; That's what kept me going. And if that's what it's going to take to get my WWE title back, then you best believe that's what I'm going to do again."

Trish Stratus made a return, defeating Victoria to retain her Women's Championship, after being out of action since April. However, this return was overshadowed by another return. I am of course talking about the ten-time WWE Champion, The Game, the Cerebral Assassin, The King of Kings -- Triple H. Tonight marked the first time since his hell in a cell match at Vengeance, that The Game has been in a WWE ring. Triple H was greeted with a huge pop from the crowd as he made his way to the ring. There he mentioned how the title scene had changed since he had last been on RAW. He also mentioned the fact that while he was home, he watched Summerslam. "Wooh, I bet that Cena's ankle is cracked in two!" he said laughing. He then went on to say that he was going to let Kurt Angle and Michaels have their rubber match, and that he wasn't going to interfere -- but that the winner, whoever it may be, better be ready to face The Game afterwards. Before HHH could say anything else, however, he was blindsided by John Cena. Cena clocked him in the head with a steel chain, wrapped around his fist. Cena gave his "You can't see me" taunt, followed by his "word life" finger gesture, before again stating "Rutheless aggression." John Cena promised to do whatever it takes to get his title back, and apparently he sees HHH as the obstacle in the way of him doing that.

The main event featured a tag match between Kurt Angle and Shawn Michaels. Angle had Matt Morgan on his team, while Michaels had the Big Red Machine, Kane on his. The rivalry between Michaels and Angle extends all the way back to Wrestlemania 21. And while the rivalry between Morgan and Kane may only be one week at this point, both of these guys eagerly accepted a chance to go at eachother once more, when this match was proposed by general manager, Eric Bischoff. In the end, Angle and Morgan picked up the victory, after Chris Masters made his way to the ring with a chair. With Angle distracting the ref, Masters beat Kane and Michaels down with the chair. Morgan then lifted Kane up for an F5, and pinned him for the win just seconds later. After Angle and Morgan left the ring, however, Kane sat up. He then did a slit-throat motion, pointing at Morgan, as the 6'10 newcomer looked back in shock, as RAW went off the air.

RAw Results

Shocker and Psicosis def. The Hearthrobs - 66%

Shelton Benjamin def. Ric Flair (Via DQ) - 72%

Edge def. Eddie Guerrero - 86%

Women's Championship: Trish Stratus def. Victoria - 71%

Angle/Morgan def. HBK/Kane - 84%

[GermanDragon]

WWE SmackDown! - Thursday, September 8th, 2005

SmackDown! kicked off with both Orton and Hassan in the ring, as they were last week. This time, however, Teddy Long promised to have decided a number one contender. Long came out with a contract in his hand, saying that it had the name of one of the superstars in the ring on it, but before he could say who it was, he was cut off by the music of the chairman of the board, Vince McMahon. "Hold on just a minute there, Teddy. Whatever you have on that contract: It is now null and void." Randy Orton and Muhammad Hassan both looked incredibly furious at this decision. Vince McMahon went on to explain the reasoning behind this decision. "As some of you may now, there is a scheduled PPV for RAW coming up, known as Cyber Sunday, which was based on the event we held last year, Tuesday. Well this year, I've decided to try something new. Rather than make this PPV exclusive to RAW, I've decided to open it up to SmackDown! as well; And what better way to do this, then to allow our loyal WWE fans to decide the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Title?"

Teddy Long seemed to like this call, but Orton and Hassan didn't. They both claimed to have already earned the right to face Batista for the title, and that trusting the fans to make the right call would be a terrible idea. Teddy Long, perhaps getting annoyed by their constant bickering, came up with another idea. "You know, playas," he said "maybe you're right that letting the fans decide which of you two should be the number one contender is a bad thing." This got a positive reaction from Hassan and Orton. "So I'll tell you what I'm gonna do: Tonight there will be a fatal fourway match, determining a third ballot entry. Now can you hear that, playas? Oh and by the way, you both have matches tonight, so get out of that ring, and go get ready. Holla, holla, holla." Randy Orton and Hassan could not believe this.

Both Muhammad Hassan and Randy Orton were successful in their matches -- Hassan defeating Matt Hardy, and Orton defeating Hardcore Holly respectively. However, the main event of the evening, the fatal fourway really got the crowd pumped. It pitted Chris Benoit against Booker T, Rey Mysterio, and a third opponent who was not disclosed until the start of the match: That being a returning Chris Jericho! All four of the contenders got close to the win at several points throughout the match. Rey hit a 619 on Booker T; Booker T hit the Book End on Jericho; Benoit locked Rey into the Crossface; and Jericho hit the Lionsault on Benoit. There always seemed to be someone nearby to break up the fall though. Th match eventually came to an end when Booker T knocked Rey and Jericho out of the ring, only to be locked into a Sharpshooter by Benoit, when he took too long to play to the crowd. This win could mean everything for Benoit, if the fans vote him into the title match at Cyber Sunday. In an interview Batista said that he has all the respect in the world for Benoit's ability, but that he does plan to retain his title, even if the Rabid Wolverine turns out to be the contender.

Bobby Lashley was able to continue his winning streak by easily putting Maven away with a Spear. After this match, the cameras went back stage, where Christian was sitting on a ladder. He took his mic time to address JBL. "JBL, you may be wondering why I'm sitting up here on a ladder. Well it's real simple. I was talking with Teddy Long, and he told me that I could have a match at Cyber Sunday... Doesn't that name sound kind of weird... The point is: He asked me what type of match I wanted. It didn't take long for me to decide. I want a ladder match. But the point of this pay-per-view is to let the fans decide. So there are some other choices. You and I can also have a harcore match, or we can have a cage match. I really don't care anymore. Whatever match they decide, I promise you: I will win. Because that's how I roll!"

In a match that much of the audience was upset by, MNM retained their WWE Tag Team championship against Team Mattitude, after Joey Mercury knocked out Shannon Moore with brass knuckles when the referee was being distracted by Milena. MNM promised a victory prior to the start of the match, and they delivered. Is Team Mattitude out of the picture yet though, or will they be back looking for one more shot at the title? This question should be answered by this time next week, on SmackDown!

SmackDown! Results

Muhammad Hassan def. Matt Hardy - 80%

Bobby Lashley def. Maven - 71%

Randy Orton def. Hardcore Holly - 76%

World Tag Team Championship: MNM def. Team Mattitude - 75%

Chris Benoit def. Booker T, Chris Jericho, Rey Mysterio - 85%

[GermanDragon]

WWE RAW - Monday, September 12th, 2005

The final RAW before Cyber Sunday opened up with the general manager, Eric Bischoff heading down to the ring. There he addressed the SmackDown! matches added to the upcoming PPV. "Well first off, I'd like to say, that SmackDown! is in way over their head, trying to take the spot light off of what should be a RAW exclusive PPV. So before I go on to my actual announcement, I'd like to lay down a challenge for Teddy Long. In the interest of sportsmanship, how about we have an interpromotional match? I'll nominate three RAW guys -- Say... Eddie Guerrero, The Big Show, and Kane -- and you can nominate three SmackDown! guys. The fans will then vote for the wrestlers in the match, and then we can find out which brand is tougher."

"With that out of the way," he continued, "I now have an announcement regarding the main event of Cyber Sunday. Now as you know, Kurt Angle and Shawn Michael's rivarly goes way back to Wrestlemania 21. And until now, they've been almost completely even. So here's what I'm going to do, to settle this once and for all: I'm going to give you a choice of three matches. All three of these will leave no doubt as to who the better wrestlers is. I was thinking... A 2 out of 3 falls match; A Last man standing match; and, I don't know... An Ironman match!' With that announcement made, Eric Bischoff dropped his mic and headed back stage. Later on, Kurt Angle and Shawn Michaels would bump into eachother back stage. Angle didn't hide the fact that he was looking forward to the match, and that he wanted to prove he was the best wrestler in this business. Shawn Michaels is promising victory as well though. How will this turn out?

After Bischoff's announcements were finished, Trish Stratus and Torrie Wilson kicked off the night in a match. Trish Stratus rolled up Torrie for the win just minutes after the match, but Torrie showed no ill feelings by helping to riase Trish's hand after the match. Edge, who was given mic time, showed much less class. He again took time to insult Ric Flair, saying that he was old and long past his prime. Continuing to insult Flair, he brought up what Flair said on a previous edition of RAW. "Flair, you said you like to make Virgins scream," Edge took a moment to make a stupid face, then added "all night long! Woo!" Edge laughed at himself. "Well let me ask you something Ric, is that before or after you take a certain 'purple pill'?" At this point, Edge was attacked by Ric Flair, and the referee ended up ringing the bell to signify the start of the match. Ric Flair nearly pulled out the victory too, until Edge clocked him with the MITB briefcase while Lita was distracting the referee.

The next match to take place was Matt Morgan vs Chavo Guerrero. Morgan easily put Chavo away with an F5, but was chased away from the ring by Kane just afterwards. In the segment following this match, Edge made his way to Eric Bischoff's office. There he asked Bischoff if he had seen him beat Flair. When Bischoff said he had saw it, Edge said that he had proved that he deserves a shot at the Intercontinental Championship. Bischoff replied to the demand, "You want a shot at the Intercontinental Title? You got it. But I was thinking. We do have several other talented wrestlers on our brand that deserve a shot as well. So I'm going to make it a triple threat match." Edge began shouting at this suggestion: "Who else deserves it as much as I do!" Eric calmly replied "Well, Ric Flair, the man you just hit with a briefcase for one. I'm not sure who else I'm going to add yet. But if you don't get out of my office now, I'll revoke your spot in the match." Hearing this, Edge stormed out of the office angrily.

Later on in the night, following a match in which Shocker and Psychosis defeated The Hurricane and Rosey via the Deep Shock, JR and the King announced that they had gotten word of Eric Bischoff's decision. Carlito, Matt Morgan, and Chris Masters would also be added to the ballot, to be possible contenders for Shelton Benjamin's Intercontinental Title. All of this took place right before the main event, in which Triple H faced off against John Cena, who attacked him the previous week on RAW. This week Triple H would pick up the win, but at the cost of being laid out by John Cena with a chain again. Picking up the DQ victory, while covered in blood didn't make HHH look very much like a winner, but we have a feeling that the war between these two superstars is only just beginning.

RAW Results

Trish Stratus def. Torrie Wilson - 66%

Edge def. Ric Flair - 81%

Matt Morgan def. Chavo Guerrero - 61%

Shocker and Psychosis def. Hurricane and Rosey - 77%

Triple H def. John Cena (Via DQ) - 84%

Edited August 31, 2006 by GermanDragon

[GermanDragon]

WWE SmackDown! - Thursday, September 15th, 2005

In a strange opening to SmackDown!, the general manager of RAW, Eric Bischoff, made his way to the ring. There he called out Teddy Long, who answered the call. Bischoff said that he thought it would only be business-like to get the answer to the challenge he made on RAW in person. He even had Eddie Guerrero, Kane, and the Big Show, possible contenders for the interpromotional match come out with him. He said he thought it'd be best not to have Morgan and Big Show in the same ring, for obvious reasons. Long was quick to say that he accepted the challenge, but said that he had not yet picked who would be the wrestlers on the ballot to represent SmackDown! Rather, he said he was going to hold three matches tonight on SmackDown! to decide them.

In another interesting move, Long suggested a second interpromotional match. This one, he said, would be a Battle Royal. He said that he had already lined up a tag title shot for the two losers on the ballot for the World Heavyweight Title shot, but that any other superstar on the Cyber Sunday selection sheet that did not get elected would be entered into this battle royal. This left several openings however, and he invited Eric to pick some RAW superstars to enter into the match. He said he would do the same, but did not feel that he had to say who these superstars were at the moment. Eric Bischoff agreed to the terms, stating "May the best brand win", in a less than sincere tone. Eric and the RAW Superstars then left the ring.

In the first of the qualifying matches that Long announced, Rey Mysterio faced off against Maven, putting him away with a 619 followed by a Springboard legdrop. Bobby Lashley also qualified, after scoring what many consider an upset victory over Booker T. Before the match, Bobby Lashley got on the mic for the first time since debuting on SmackDown!, telling everyone that he was the real deal, and that he intends on making a name for himself. He certainly did that after delivering a brutal spear that put Booker T down for the three-count. The final match of the series saw Chris Jericho defeating Matt Hardy. Hardy put up a good efort, but had no choice but to tap out when put into the Walls of Jericho. Now the three possible challengers from each brand are set: From RAW, either Kane, Matt Morgan or Eddie will compete against a SmackDown! superstar: which will either be Bobby Lashley, Chris Jericho, or Rey Mysterio.

Early on in the night, Batista was in the ring, saying that he was ready for Cyber Sunday. He ended up being blindsided by both Orton and Hassan. They put the hurt on Batista, but the two-on-one quickly balanced out when Chris Benoit made his way to the ring to help The Animal. Things didn't stop there, however, as JBL decided he wanted to get involved as well: This of course drew Christian to the ring as well. The huge brawl ensued for several moments until Theodore Long came out to break it up, saying that the next person to throw a punch would be suspended. This quickly calmed down the fighting. Long said that he didn't want this adrenaline to go to waist though, and decided to book the main event: Christian, Batista, and Chris Benoit vs JBL, Randy Orton, and Muhammad Hassan. The match was very intense, just as Long had hoped. Near the end, the match erupted, with all six opponents in the ring at once. There, one after another, the Superstars began exchanging finishers, in a truly chaotic battle. When the dust cleared, Batista was able to put Hassan down with a Batista Bomb, earning the win for his team.

Tajiri was also seen in action, successfully defending his cruiserweight title against Jay Lethal.

SmackDown! Results

Chris Jericho def. Matt Hardy - 84%

Rey Mysyerio def. Maven - 78%

Bobby Lashley def. Booker T - 73%

Cruiserweight Championship: Tajiri def. Jay Lethal - 74%

Christian, Batista and Chris Benoit def. JBL, Randy Orton, and Muhammad Hassan - 84%

Edited August 31, 2006 by GermanDragon

[thecageeffect]

You're putting up shows way too fast. I am trying to keep track of them, but I can't feed all of these back at once either. I only have so much time. Try and spread out the posting of the shows, and you may gain more readers.

[GermanDragon]

OOC: Point taken. I'll ease up on the shows.

Taboo Tuesday Card and Poll Results

(Predictions welcome, if anyone's interested)

World Heavyweight Championship: Batista vs Chris Benoit

Randy Orton: 28.57%

Muhammad Hassan: 34.29%

Chris Benoit: 37.14%

WWE Championship: Kurt Angle vs Shawn Michaels - 60-Minute Ironman Match

Last Man Standing: 8.57%

2 out of 3 Falls: 34.29%

60-Minute Ironman: 57.14%

Intercontinental Championship: Shelton Benjamin vs Edge vs Carlito

Ric Flair: 17.14%

Matt Morgan: 5.71%

Carlito: 65.71%

Chris Masters: 11.43%

Interpromotional Battle Royal - Winner gets a World Title Shot

World Title Shot: 54.29%

United States or Intercontinental Title Shot: 11.43%

General Manager for a day: 34.29%

Interpromotional Match: Eddie Guerrero vs Chris Jericho

Eddie Guerrero: 71.43%

Kane: 22.86%

Big Show: 5.71%

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Rey Mysterio: 22.86%

Chris Jericho: 54.29%

Bobby Lashley: 22.86%

United States Championship: Christian vs JBL - Cage Match

Ladder Match: 17.14%

Hardcore Match: 40.00%

Cage Match: 42.86%

WWE Tag Team Championship: MNM vs Muhammad Hassan and Randy Orton

(The two losers of the World Title poll.)

[GermanDragon]

WWE Presents: Cyber Sunday - Sunday, September 18th, 2005

WWE Tag Team Championship

Randy Orton and Muhammad Hassan vs MNM

In the opening match, Randy Orton had to team up with Muhammad Hassan and face MNM for the teag team championship, after neither of them recieved enough votes to face Batista for the heavyweight championship. In the match they didn't even try to hide the fact that they disliked eachother. They would break up any pin fall attempts made by MNM, but neither seemed too concerned about whether or not the other one got hurt. Rather then extend their arms when their partner was looking for a tag, they'd just wait until the parnter was able to get out of whatever submission move, or lock they were in, until they made the tag on their own. However, there is no denying that they are both great singles wrestlers; and when in the ring, they showed this, holding the upper hand on MNM for the majority of the match. It was also obvious that they both wanted to win. When Melina got onto the apron to distract the ref, Orton actually pulled her off, and delivered an RKO to the diva! Not long after that, Nitro and Mercury fell apart. Hassan was put into a two-on-one, as Orton stood on the apron, waiting. However, Hassan whipped Mercury out of the ring, before applying a camel clutch to Nitro. It was at this moment that things quickly came to a close -- not the way Hassan had expected it to, however. Orton reached over the ropes and tagged himself in. A confused Hassan stood up, only to get tossed out of the ropes by Orton. Orton then lifted Nitro and immediately dropped him again, with an RKO. Orton then covered him for the three-count. Orton tossed Hassan his belt, and walked out looking proudly. Hassan on the other hand looked very angry, as Orton left him to leave on his own a moment later. He did have a tag belt now though.

Winners, and new WWE Tag Team Champions: Muhammad Hassan and Randy Orton!

RAW vs SmackDown! Interpromotional Match

Chris Jericho vs Eddie Guerrero

There was little doube that Eddie Guerrero and Chris Jericho would be able to put on a great match. Any doubt that was existant, was put to rest once the match started. Eddie and Jericho each gave their all in this match. At one point it looked like Jericho was going to take it, when he applied the Walls of Jericho to Eddie, but Eddie was able to make it to the ropes. From there, the two continued their battle. Jericho was able to get another near-fall after hitting Eddie with the Lionsault. The match ultimately came to a close in Eddie's favor, though. Eddie landed the three amigos on Jericho, and followed them up with a Frogsplash for the victory.

Interpromotional 20-Man Battle Royal

Rey Mysterio, Bobby Lashley, Booker T, Team Mattitude, Tajiri, Big Show, HHH, Kane, Matt Morgan, John Cena, The Dudleyz, Psicosis, Shocker, Chavo, LOD, Maven, Hardcore Holly

This being an interpromotionalmatch, there was a sense of brand-loyalty. This was apparent, when at the start of the match, the RAW superstars stepped to the left, while the SmackDown! superstars stepped to the right. Although it was apparent that guys like HHH and John Cena hated eachother, apparently they had agreed to work cooperatively for now. At the start of the match, a huge brawl ensued between the two brands. Really stepping up, were two of the rising stars, Lashley and Morgan. Morgan easily eliminated both members of LOD, Maven, and Hardcore Holly not long after the match started, via clotheslines and press slams over the top rope. Lashley, on the SmackDown! side of things, was able to take out Chavo, Psicosis, and Shocker. In an amazing show of strength, Lashley was even able to lift the Big Show, and toss him over the top rope. Show had just finished lifting and tossing Booker T over the top rope, and wasn't prepared for Lashley to do the same to him the moment he turned around. The fighting continued. Team Mattitude were both clotheslined over the top rope by Kane, who was Lashley's next victim to send over, immediately afterwards. On the RAW side of things, HHH was able to toss Tajiri, and the Dudleyz were able to deliver a 3D to mysterio. At this point it was just Lashley and Mysterio -- who had just been planted to the mat -- against HHH, The Dudleyz, John Cena, and Matt Morgan. It definitely didn't look good for SmackDown! However, they continued to fight hard, and Lashley took an opening to clothesline both members of the Dudley Boyz out. However, HHH and Cena working together for a change, had been able to force Mysterio over the top rope. But not so shockingly, immediately after doing this, HHH turned on Cena pushing him over the top rope as well. This made things a little easier for SmackDown!, but it was still one-on-two; Bobby Lashley against HHH and Matt Morgan. Lashley was able to fight back, and hit a Spear on HHH. This nearly knocked him out, but didn't put him over the top rope. With things essentially a one-on-one, Lashley turned to Morgan. The two had a brawl, which eventually ended with Lashley pressing Morgan over the top rope, finally evening the match again. However, turning to face HHH, he didn't see Matt Morgan picking up a steel chair in a rage, angry at losing. There, Morgan headed back into the ring, against the ref's protest, and hit Lashley with a chair. He then lifted Lashley for an F5 before finally listening to the referee and leaving. After that, it didn't take much for Triple H to lift Lashley and toss him out of the ring, making him the winner and new number one contender.

Cage Match

United States Championship

Christian© vs JBL

With the exception of Angle and Shawn Michael's Ironman match, no other match on the card had as much build-up as Christian and JBL. For weeks, JBL had been making life a living hell for Christian. Now, Christian had a chance to get even, but at the cost of giving Bradshaw a title shot. The fans wanted a cage match, and that's what they got. As promised, the fight was brutal. JBL spent much of the early match trying to escape the cage, rather than fight Christian, however. At several points it looked like he just might be able to do it, but Christian was always there to pull him back in at just the last moment. On one instance, JBL had actually gotten out the door, and had his hands on the ground. Christian dragged him in by one leg, just saving the match for himself. It seemed that once JBL got used to the fact that he wouldn't be escaping the cage without laying more hurt on Christian, that his mean streak began showing. From there, over the course of the match, both he and Christian would be bloodied from hitting the cage's walls. The match began to draw it's close, when JBL went for the Clothesline From Hell, only to have Christian duck it. Christian took this chance to push JBL into the ring ropes -- bouncing off of the ropes, with his back to Christian, he was put down by an Unprettier. Christian covered him for the three, and was then handed his belt from the referee. Before leaving ringside, however, Christian scaled the side of the cage and sat on top holding his belt for the crowd. It was several moments before Bradshaw began to stir again.

Winner, and still United States Champion: Christian!

Intercontinental Championship

Edge vs Shelton Benjamin© vs Carlito

This match was fast paced and exciting straight from the start. The match had it's share of double-team suplexes and DDTs, but none of the participants truly worked together. They all wanted the gold, and knowing they could win it by pinning either of their two opponents, that's what they tried to do. Early on there were a lot of near falls via roll-ups, but every attempt resulted in a kick out. The match continued for a while, with none of the competitors truly gaining an advantage. Carlito was perhaps the first person to do so, after hitting Shelton with a backcracker, just after the reigning champion knocked Edge out of the ring with a dropkick. Looking around, and seeing both of his opponents down, Carlito left the ring, and grabbed a steel chair, and an apple. Getting back in the ring, he cracked Shelton over the head with the chair, and took a bite out of the apple. Carlito then leaned in to spit the apple in Shelton's face. However, as Carlito was laughing he turned around just in time to be nailed with a Spear by a recovered Edge! Edge covered Carlito immediately afterwards. Shelton did his best to crawl over and break it up, but wasn't able to make it in time. Edge had Lita pass him his MITB briefcase at this time, and he stood on the turnbuckle holding the briefcase in one hand, and the belt in the other, looking truly proud of himself.

Winner, and new Intercontinental Champion: Edge!

World Heavyweight Championship

Batista© vs Chris Benoit

In this match, Benoit gave Batista everything he had. He was outsized and outpowered by Batista, but he clearly had the edge in wrestling experience, and he tried to use this to his advantage. Showing great strength, Benoit was able to ground Batista with a suplex, and once he was down, Benoit immediately went for submission moves such as armbars and headlocks. He couldn't keep the Animal down though, and Batista was able to make it to his feet again. Standing up, Batista was easily able to gain the edge. He tossed Benoit around much like a rag doll. The match switched like this several times; Batista always having the advantage standing, and Benoit always having the advantage on the mat. On the mat, in the later half of the match, Benoit was even able to lock in the Crippler Crossface. He hadn't quite hurt Batista enough though, evidently, as the world champion made it back to his feet, with the move still being applied to Benoit. Batista then tossed Benoit off of him, and onto the mat. As Benoit clutched his back in pain, Batista began shaking the ropes, roaring to the crowd. As Benoit stood up, he was shoved between Batista's legs, and lifted for the Batista Bomb. Batista covered him for the one-two-three, to retain his title. However, after the match, Batista helped Benoit to his feet and shook his hand in a show of respect not often seen in this business.

60-Minute Ironman Match

WWE Championship

Shawn Michaels vs Kurt Angle©

As expected, Kurt Angle and Shawn Michaels were again able to put on a classic match that will be remembered. In the opening portion of the match, Michaels and Angles were even, move-for-move. Michaels even went to the ground for some mat wrestling, surprisingly. Nearing the twenty minute mark, Michaels picked up a roll, hitting an atomic drop and a crossbody. However, he took a bit too long climbing to the top rope for his elbow drop, because Angle jumped up and hit him with a top rope Angle Slam. Angle was able to cover after this, giving him the first fall. Angle waited out the fifteen minute rest period, but it just wasn't enough time for Michaels to come to his senses. Angle immediately moved in, and applied his Ankle Lock, earning him his second fall via submission. Michaels struggled to his feet afterwards however, and managed to stay in the game. The next time Angle was able to ground michaels, was with an Angle Slam. Angle then took of his shoulder straps before going in for the ankle lock -- Only Michaels was amazingly able to roll Kurt up for the pinfall as he did this, bringing the score up two-to-one. Kurt Angle jumped to his feet afterwards, shocked by what just happened. He spat, and pointed at Michaels, telling him he wouldn't get lucky like that again. Angle was partially right. Michaels didn't get him with another roll-up, but he was able to tie the score a bit later in the match. Angle moved in for a front suplex, only to get pushed away and hit square in the face with a Sweet Chin Music. The clock continued to tick down. It was just in the last seconds, that the final fall ocurred. Through effort and determination, Michaels found himself in position to tune up the band. He stomped on the mat with his foot, as the thousands of fans in attendance did the same. Then with the last of his strength, he delivered a sweet chin music to Angle -- who cought the foot! Almost completely out of energy, Michaels had no choice but to tap when Kurt dropped to the mat, in a grapevined Ankle Lock.

Winner and still WWE Champion: Kurt Angle!

Cyber Sunday Results

Eddie Guerrero def. Chris Jericho - 83%

Randy Orton and Muhammad Hassab def. MNM - 66%

Intercontinental Championship: Edge def. Carlito, Shelton Benjamin - 72%

HHH def. 20 men in a Battle Royal - 60%

United States Championship: Cage Match: Christian def. JBL - 74%

World Heavyweight Championship: Batista def. Chris Benoit - 72%

WWE Championship: 60-Minute Ironman: Kurt Angle def. Shawn Michaels - 80%

[GermanDragon]

WWE RAW - Monday, September 19th, 2005

In the RAW following Cyber Sunday, Kurt Angle was just coming off a huge win from Shawn Michaels. Angle claimed that he is the great champion the WWE has ever seen, and that he was going to go out there and prove it yet again, when HHH faced him for the WWE title. However, that match didn't happen. Early in the show, John Cena stepped in on The Game's interview time, demanding an explaination for what happed Cyber Sunday during the battle royal. HHH felt that he didn't need to explain what he did, and that the match was every man for himself. However, the argument escalated, and before long the self-proclaimed Doctor of Thuganomics had convinced HHH to put his title shot on the line in a match. That match didn't turn out well for The Game, who lost his title shot. John Cena surprised the crowd by coming out wearing a steel chain around his neck. It became apparent in the match just why he chose to do so. After a not so subtle intentional bump to the ref, Cena wrapped his fist in the chain before knocking the game unconsious with it. Cena easily picked up the three-count following this, finally earning him the right to have a rematch against Kurt Angle.

Kurt Angle didn't lose a step on RAW though. Saying that he came to wrestle, he said he would face any and all challengers that he had to prove that he truly is the best. It was announced that he would be in action in a Gauntlet match for the WWE championship, and that he would face three mystery opponents. When this match came, Kurt Angle walked in with all of the same confidence that he had earlier in the night. Kurt Angle easily took out the first challenger, Chris Masters, making him tap in just over two minutes. The second challenger, Carlito got in a fair bit more offense, nearly stealing the title from Angle after a low-blow. However, he too was unable to pick up the win, and was eventually forced into tapping out as well. The third challenger shocked the crowd, and Angle, however. As 'Slow Chemical' played on the speakers around the arena, and Kane made his way to the ring, Angle looked visibly frustrated. Angle brawled with Kane for a moment, getting the losing end of that fight. After nearly being caught with a chokeslam -- getting out only by raking Kane's eyes -- he rolled out of the ring, and looked to be willing to take the count-out victory. However, halfway up the entrance ramp, he was met by the largest athlete in the world, The Big Show!Now forced to turn around, Angle headed back to the ring. There he again got tangled in a brawl with Kane, before eventually kicking Kane between the legs, much as Carlito had done to him earlier. Angle scored the pinfall victory, and quickly made his way through the crowd, as an angry Big Show got in the ring to check on Kane.

In another championship match, Edge was able to successfully defend his new Intercontinental title against Shelton Benjamin. Lita distracted Shelton, who then turned around and walked right into a Spear by Edge. The Rated R champion seems content with any type of victory he can get though. Although, while he was able to pick up the victory over Shelton (with a bit of help from Lita), his future may not be easy. Prior to Edge's match, Matt Morgan faced off against Ric Flair. He easily won after hitting Flair with an F5, and then got on the mic saying shouting that he was the most dominating force on RAW, and that it was about time that he was given his shot at the Intercontinental title. He went on to promise that he wouldd obtain that title, but that now was not the time. He said that he had something important to deal with. It is not clear what he is referring to yet, but when he does turn his attention to that title, he will likely be a challenge to whoever holds it.

The new team of Shocker and Psicosis was also seen in action, getting the largest victory of their WWE career, beating the Dudleyz in a non-title match. With Bubba dropkicked out of the ring by Psychosis, D-von was set up for the Deep Shock, and then pinned by Shocker. This victory almost ensures a title shot for the new team, but will this entice the Dudleyz' well-known mean streak to shine through again? All sources point to yes.

RAW Results

Matt Morgan def. Ric Flair - 77%

Shocker and Psychosis def. The Dudley Boyz - 78%

Intercontinental Championship: Edge def. Shelton Benjamin - 88%

Number One Contenders Match: John Cena def. Triple H - 86%

WWE Championship: Kurt Angle def. Chris Masters, Carlito, Kane - 81%

Edited September 5, 2006 by GermanDragon

[JStarr]

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