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The forums at Simply Scripts have a tutorial, iirc. The guys there are also great for advice and tips.

Double post, sorry.

Oasis

Coldplay

Foo Fighters

Audioslave

NIN

But most importantly...AC/DC .

Mmm did you like the acress who played Mitsuko Souma as well? I forget her name but Tarantino was gonna get her to play GoGo's sister in Kill Bill but she wasn't available.

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AC/DC - My all-time favourites. As was said before, they don't do a lot, but they do it well.

Slayer - Meh.

Metallica - Haven't heard much apart from the black album, and enjoyed it.

Megadeth - Can listen to them for about 15 minutes before they start to bore me.

Pantera - Underrated.

Iron Maiden - One of the all-time greats. Very few songs I don't like.

Def Leppard - A lot of their songs sound the same, but Hysteria is a great album.

Led Zeppelin - Another favourite. Could do everything, from hard rock (Communication Breakdown) to easy listening (Tangerine)

The Beatles - Not all they're hyped up to be, but their place in music is undeniable.

The Who - Not a huge fan, but My Generation is among my Top 100 tracks.

Elvis Presley - Like The Beatles, overrated, but still a lot better than most.

Limp Bizkit - Aside from My Way and Build a Bridge, I hate everything by them.

Linkin Park - About half of Meteora is good, the rest is meh

Korn - Went off them after hearing Another Brick in the Wall. They ruined a classic.

Meat Loaf - Not fantastic, but Bat Out of Hell is a great album.

Chemichal Brothers - Meh

Van Halen - Very flamboyant, and also great fun to listen to.

REM - One of my favourites to listen to while I'm feeling depressed.

Nirvana - IMO, the most overrated band imaginable. Painfully average, and I don't see what makes them stand out.

RHCP - Not really bothered either way, but I have a few albums.

Soundgarden - Only heard Black Hole Sun (I think that's by them) and enjoyed it

Alice In Chains - Not bad by any standards.

Pearl Jam - Like Megadeth, I can take them in small doses.

Audioslave - An enjoyable band.

Guns And Roses - I loved Use Your Illusion I & II, and the greatest hits ain't bad.

Velvet Revolver - Contraband is a great album.

Muse - Only heard Absolution and Feeling Good, but all good.

Ash - Not bad.

The Killers - One of my favourite bands of the moment. All These Things... is a great track.

Marilyn Manson - Pain in the ass, who murdered Personal Jesus.

Faith No More - Good band. My favourite track is From Out of Nowhere.

U2 - While not superb, a lot of their tracks are very enjoyable.

Libertines - Can't Stand Me Now wears on me, but The Man Who Would... is great.

The Smiths - Pretty good. 7/10

The Streets - I have no time for rap. Same goes for all the other rappers here.

Morrissey - Every bit as good as he was in the Smiths, imo.

Snoop Dogg

Eminem

Ja Rule

Jay-Z

Tupac

Eric Clapton - A legend, but I'm personally not a fan. Tears from Heaven is good.

Norah Jones - Very good easy listening music.

Bob Dylan - An absolute legend, and one of the greatest lyricists of the century.

Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah is a beautiful song.

Tom Waits - He's not bad.

Depche Mode - Not the type of music I normally like, but I do like DP.

Coldplay - A bit overrated, but good stadium rock (I think that's the term)

Keane - Have the album, and while not as good as it's supposed to be, still 8/10.

HIM - Have no time for them. Irritating music, to say the least.

Slipknot - Arseholes who write shit music.

The Clash - My favourite punk band of all-time.

The Sex Pistols - My second favourite punk band of all-time.

Green Day - What I've heard has been generally very good.

EDIT: My post count is the same as my member no.!

After seeing the TV spots and trailer, I'm interested in this movie. Is it worth seeing? I don't want to waste my money .

But more importantly, what's the song used in all the trailers etc.? I can't get it out of my head, and it's driving me insane!

Another good show, J-Dubb. First time I've ever read anything you've written, and I have to say that it's a great read. I always thought TNA squandered a few opportunities early on, and made a few mistakes (making Shamrock champ for a start).

However, you've held my interest over two shows (which is hard to do), and I'll be sure to check in again. I'd like to see Hall and Shamrock as warring tag champs, but I doubt it'll happen. Nevertheless, two great shows, and I'll be checking in again soon .

Of the moment;

10. Queen

9. Ozzy Osbourne

8. The Music

7. The Killers

6. The Beatles

5. Led Zeppelin

4. The Zutons

3. Keane

2. Oasis

1. AC/DC

Ask me again next week and it'll probably be completely different (aside from AC/DC; they're not budging ).

OOC: Sorry for the huge delay; a family crisis and my own illness delayed this show by a big amount. Also, match reports for Smackdown are going to be shorter from now on to avoid burnout. They'll be done fully at pay-per-views, but will be much shorter here .

11th November, 2004

Taped from San Antonio, Texas on November 9th

Attendance: 7028

Announce Team: Michael Cole and Tazz (Play-by-Play), Josh Matthews (Interviews)

All is not lost

We open the show with a shot of Eddie Guerrero arriving at the building. An "earlier today" logo is in the corner. Eddie walks through a few corridors before coming to his locker room. Heading inside, Guerrero throws his bag down on the bench and sits down. Sighing, he puts his head in his hands. There is a knock at the door. The camera turns round and we see it is General Manager Theodore Long.

Theodore: Eddie, hey. I've got a lotta stuff to do, so I gotta make this quick. What's the deal with Rey? Is he gonna be okay?

Eddie: Hey, mang, you know I don't know myself. The doctors say Rey's got a broken neck, and they don't know how long it'll be before he's back in the game, ese. Rey Rey ain't gonna be at Survivor Series, Teddy.

Theodore: Which means you'll start the match with 3 men up against 4, right?

Eddie: You got that right.

Theodore: Hmm....let me holla at ya playa. Ya see, it's a real sad thing what happened to Rey last week. But there ain't nothin' I can do about him. But, playa, what I can do, is give you an opportunity. Eddie, I'm giving you until the end of the night. I want you to find a new partner. And playa, if you get someone onboard, then I will officially have them take Rey's spot. How's that sound?

Eddie: Thanks, ese, I'll see what I can do.

Theodore: Good. See ya later, playa.

Long turns and leaves the locker room. Eddie looks around.

Eddie: Who's gonna wanna join me, mang?! After wanted to Rey Rey?! Damn!

Guerrero rises to his feet and leaves as we fade out.

Overall: 80%

Eddie Guerrero lost overness from this segment

We see a recap of last week's show, focusing on the main event, Hardcore Holly's heel turn, and the spike piledriver inflicted on Rey Mysterio. We fade out on a shot of the unconscious Mysterio. Then the Smackdown opening video plays, pyros go off, and Smackdown is on the air! Michael Cole and Tazz welcome us to the show, discussing what we just saw transpire between Eddie Guerrero and Theodore Long, and whether or not Eddie will find a partner in time. Shortly after they finish, the music of the FBI hits. Johnny Stamboli and Nunzio come out together to cheers. They make their way down to the ring and climb through the ropes. They're barely there when Kenzo Suzuki's music hits, and Kenzi, along with wife Hiroko and partner Rene Dupree, make their way out. The champs get into the ring. Dupree and Stamboli are starting it out.

WWE Tag Team Championships

©Kenzo Suzuki and Rene Dupree w/Hirko Vs The FBI (Nunzio and Johnny Stamboli)

A better match than you might expect, this one. The first half was dominated by the champs, who isolated Nunzio and kept him away from his own corner for the tag. A few underhand tactics were used as well, and a little help from Hiroko. The crowd were half into the bout, but didn't give it the recognition it deserved. There were some nice exchanges. About six minutes in, Nunzio countered a Kenzo suplex attempt with a reverse DDT, and managed to tag in Stamboli, who ran riot on the heels, before a low blow from Dupree sent him down. For another three minutes, the champs controlled the action, until Johnny hit a huge clothesline, allowing him to tag in Nunzio. It didn't do much good though; a right hand attempt on Dupree was ducked, and all it took was a Death Valley Driver to keep Nunzio down for the 3 count.

Winners and still WWE Tag Team Champions; Kenzo Suzuki and Rene Dupree

Suzuki and Rene celebrated another successful title defense with Hiroko, as Stamboli helped Nunzio out of the ring. A clean win was a shock, but it was what the champions needed. Dupree stands up on the turnbuckle and holds his title belt high as we cut backstage.

Overall: 71%

Crowd: 61%

Workrate: 81%

Star Rating: **1/2

Just this once

Eddie Guerrero is walking through the backstage area. He stops at a locker room door, but the camera doesn't reveal whose it is. Sighing, Guerrero knocks the door. The camera pans round and we see the name; "Chavo Guerrero".

Chavo: Come in.

Eddie opens the door and steps in. Chavo is lacing his boots. He looks up, and upon seeing Eddie, jumps to his feet.

Chavo: If you wanna start a fight Eddie, we'll do it in the ring, not here!

Eddie: No wait, Chavo...

Chavo: We've got our differences, but you keep outta my way, and I'll keep outta yours. I don't want any trouble.

Eddie: Chavo, I came here because I need your help.

Chavo: My help? What is this, some kind of a joke?

Eddie: Just listen to me, ese!

Chavo: Ok! What?

Eddie: Look, ese, Rey Rey's been injured by Kurt Angle and his cronies. I have to find a new partner, ese, but no one wants to wrestle, they're too damn scared the same will happen to them. Chavito, you're my last hope, mang. I need you to join my team, ese.

Chavo: You want me?

Eddie: Hey, it wasn't my first choice, Chavito. But you're the only guy left that can get the job done. Please, ese.

Chavo: Eddie, I don't know about this. I don't know if I can trust...I need time to think about this, okay?

Eddie: Okay, Chavito, but we haven't got long. I need a decision before the end of Smackdown.

Chavo: I get it, alright?! Get out!

Nodding, Eddie turns and leaves the room. Chavo can't believe what has just transpired.

Chavo: Partners?! I'd have to be crazy!

We go to a commercial break.

Overall: 76%

Eddie Guerrero lost overness from this segment

Are you Tough Enough for the main event?

When we return, Al Snow is in the ring with the remaining Tough Enough contestants (Chris Nawrocki, Daniel Puder, Daniel Rodimer, Justice Smith, Nick Mitchell and Ryan Reeves). Centre-ring is a bingo-type machine. Five balls are inside, as one contestant is about to be eliminated.

Al Snow: Hello, everyone!

Small reaction.

Al Snow: It's time for the Tough Enough segment of the week. Now, most of you will already know, but here are tonight's rules; after the eliminated contestant is named, this machine here will spin and drop out a ball. Each ball has a number which corresponds to one of the remaining contestant. Whoever is picked will team up with Booker T against JBL and Orlando Jordan in tonight's main event! And on that note, ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce to you, the no.1 contender to the WWE Championship, Booker T!

Can You Dig It, Sucka?!

The crowd cheers wildly as Booker T's music hits, and the man himself makes his way down to the ring. Booker climbs through the ropes and salutes the crowd. As his music dyes down, Al Snow speaks again.

Al Snow: How's it going, Booker? We haven't got long, so without any further ado, the contestant that has been eliminated from Tough Enough this week, is...Chris Nawrocki!

Nawrocki looks around with shock at his elimination. Disappointed, he shakes hands with Al, before climbing through the ropes and walking up the ramp, backstage.

Al Snow: And then there were five. Now, Booker, if you'd press the button to release the balls on the machine...

Booker steps over to the machine and presses a button on the side. The five balls tip in and begin rolling around.

Al Snow: And the other button to release a ball, Booker.

A nod is given, and Booker T says "good luck" before pressing the button. A single ball drops out. Booker picks it up and looks at it.

Al Snow: Before you reveal the number, Booker, I'm letting the guys know that the balls are marked 1-5, and are ordered alphabetically. So Daniel Puder is no.1, Ryan Reeves is no.5. So, Booker...

Booker T: It's...number 1!

Daniel Puder jumps up and down in celebration and raises his arms in victory.

Al Snow: Congratulations, Daniel, you will be Booker T's partner in tonight's main event against...

Al is cut off by JBL's music. Everyone turns to the entranceway. John Bradshaw Layfield and Orlando Jordan step onto the stage, looking slightly pissed off. JBL has a mic.

JBL: Hold on just a minute! This is your partner, Booker? This green little kid who doesn't know a wristlock from a wristwatch? God almighty, Booker, you're getting desperate, aren't you? I suppose it's because no one wants to share a corner with a convicted criminal who'd steal your wallet just as soon as shake your hand. Daniel Puder, you may be thinking you've hit the jackpot, but buddy, all you've got is the booby prize. Because tonight, me and Orlando here are going to tear both of you apart. And at Survivor Series, Booker, the saviour is going to make sure that your life is a living hell. The dream will be over. The career will be over. But one thing won't be over, Booker; my WWE Title reign. The Saviour is walking out Sunday night WWE Champion, and there isn't a damn thing you can do about it. I'll see you both in the ring later.

Layfield and Orlando yell a few insults at Booker and Puder before walking backstage. We fade out to a commercial for Survivor Series before going to a commercial break.

Overall: 79%

Both Orlando Jordan and Daniel Puder gained overness from this segment. However, JBL lost overness.

When we return, the ring is empty. The crowd's silence is cut off by the music of Rico. They cheer a little as Miss Jackie steps through the curtain first, followed by Rico. The two walk down to the ring together, and Rico acknowledges the crowd's "support". They are barely through the ropes when the music of Carlito Caribbean Cool hits. There are boos as CCC and Jesus Aguilera walk through the curtain onto the stage. CCC taunts the crowd and stops at the edge of the ramp. Jesus gets into the ring, and the bell sounds.

Rico Vs Jesus Aguilera w/Carlito Caribbean Cool

This was a painfully average match. Rico used his tiresome routine, and Jesus demonstrated some power. The match was back and forth for three or four minutes, but then Rico went ahead with a suplex. He worked over Jesus for another minute, until he decided to grab Aguilera's ass. Not a good idea. Seems like Jesus might be a homophobic, as it sent him into a rage. Taking down Rico, Jesus pummeled him with lefts and rights, before picking him up and hitting a backbreaker. A cover only got 2, but undettered, Jesus set Rico up on the turnbuckles. He climbed up and prepared for a superplex, but Rico hit a few right hands and shoved the bodyguard off the top. Aguilera hit the mat with a thud. Standing up, Rico dived off for the elbow drop, and hit it! 1...2...Jesus gets his shoulder up. Picking up Aguilera, Rico whips Jesus off the ropes and attempts a big spinning kick, but Jesus catches his leg and rolls him up, and puts his feet on the ropes! 1...2...Rico kicks out. Miss Jackie is on the apron trying to tell the referee about the tainted pinfall attempt. The ref walks over to Jackie and argues with her. In the meantime, Rico and Aguilera trade right hands, before Rico hits a gut shot and a big spin kick. This is over! Rico is about to go for the cover when he's hit with the US title by Carlito! CCC drags Jesus on top of Rico and slides out of the ring. The referee turns back around and sees the cover, 1...2...3!

Winner; Jesus Aguilera

Carlito gets into the ring and taunts the fallen Rico. Miss Jackie gets into the ring and checks her charge, but CCC shoves her away. He kicks Rico in the gut.

CCC: It's mine! You're not cool enough for this title, Rico! I'll see you Sunday!

Turning on his heels, Carlito slides out of the ring and pulls out Jesus. The two men walk up the ramp as Jackie tries to revive Rico. Does Rico stand a chance at Survivor Series, or will Carlito and Jesus be too much for him to handle?!

Overall: 64%

Crowd: 60%

Workrate: 68%

Star Rating: *

Jesus Aguilera gained overness from this match. Rico lost overness though.

Carlito raises the United States Championship in the air as we cut backstage.

Panic sets in?

Josh Matthews is with Kurt Angle backstage.

Josh: Kurt, it's just three days before your Survivor Series classic match. Last week on Smackdown you broke Rey Mysterio's neck in what many are calling the most disgusting act ever comm...

Kurt: Hold on a damn second! Digusting? Who are these people? Are you one, Josh? Huh?

Josh: No, it's just some of the fans...

Kurt: The fans don't have a clue about wrestling. They think they know it all, but they're ignorant. You see Josh, I'll do whatever I have to do to win. Rey's just an obstacle in the road. And what do you do when you see an obstacle, Josh? You get rid of it. Rey Mysterio didn't need to be in the Survivor Series match. So I did what I had to; I broke his neck like a twig. And I'd do it all over again. Because this Sunday, I'm going to humiliate Eddie Guerrero, I'm going to humiliate Big Show, I'll humiliate Rob Van Dam, and if Chavo Guerrero joins their team, I'll humiliate him as well. Once I've finished with those four pieces of crap, I'm going for the WWE Champion, whoever that is. I don't care if it's the racist redneck or the convicted criminal. Like I've done before, I'm going to bring honour to the WWE title. And can you get anyone more honourable than an Olympic gold medallist? I'm a freakin' hero!

Josh: Kurt, you do realise every WWE Champ is entitled to a rematch clause after they lose the title? You might not get your shot.

Kurt: Oh trust me, Josh, I'll get my shot. I don't care how many necks I have to break, or how many careers I have to end. Once I beat Eddie Guerrero in the middle of the ring at Survivor Series, I'll be WWE Champion in no time. Mark my words. Because I am the best wrestler in the world today. Woo! Oh it's true, it's damn true!

Angle turns and leaves.

Josh: We'll be back right after this.

Overall: 100%

We return to an empty ring. The music of the Dudleyz hits, and the crowd begins to boo as Bubba Ray and D'Von walk through the curtain first, followed by Cruiserweight champion Spike. The three men make their way down to the ring and climb through the ropes. Spike taunts the crowd with the title as Paul London's music hits. The crowd cheers as the no.1 contender to the Cruiserweight belt walks out onto the stage. He raises his arms in the air to take in the cheers. As he does this, Spike grabs a mic and laughs into it.

Spike: I see you're alone, Paul. Looks like no one wants to get into the ring with the Dudley Boyz then. I mean who can blame them you've got...

London: Spike, shut up!

The crowd cheers as Spike realises London has a mic in hand.

London: Oh, I've got a partner, Spike. A big partner. You might even say he's the biggest man on the show.

Spike's eyes widen.

London: Actually he is.

The Big Show's music hits and the crowd cheers. Big Show walks onto the stage, and he and London walk down to the ring together. London is through the ropes first, and immediately dives at D'Von, taking him down.

The Dudley Boyz (Spike, Bubba Ray and D'Von) Vs Paul London and The Big Show

A melee ensues, with all five men brawling in the ring. The bell sounds, and the referee tries to restore order. He fails, as Big Show tosses Spike out of the ring, and throws Bubba Ray into the corner. London and D'Von are trading right hands, and Paul goes behind, before hitting a german suplex. Paul then gets out onto the apron, and Big Show kicks D'Von out of the ring, causing Big Show and Bubba to start the match. As expected, Big Show dominates Bubba Ray, D'Von and Spike individually, before tagging in his partner. Paul and Spike are in the ring, and are going back and forth in the best exchange of the match. Spike uses a low blow to go ahead though. And the match goes on, with the crowd only slightly interested. It's your bog-standard tag match, with Paul trying to get the hot tag to Big Show and failing every time.

Five minutes in, London is in the ring with Bubba Ray. Bubba goes for a suplex, but Paul slides down his back and dropkicks him in the back of the head. Bubba Ray falls over, and Paul uses the opportunity to get the tag on the Big Show. Guess what happens next? Big Show immediately dominates Bubba Ray. The elder Dudley manages to tag in D'Von, who tries cheap tactics, but Big Show kicks his ass as well. Spike jumps off of the top rope, but jumps right into a chokeslam, taking him out. D'Von climbs to his feet, and takes a chokeslam off of his own. Big Show makes the cover, 1...2...3!

Winners; Paul London and The Big Show

Paul and Show celebrate their victory together, as the crowd cheers. The celebrations are cut off mid way though, as all three of the Dudleyz toss Big Show over the top rope together. Paul London tries to help, but runs right into a 3D! Paul London is down! Hightailing it up the ramp to avoid Big Show, The Dudley Boyz celebrate on the stage, Spike holding the Cruiserweight title high in the air. They walk backstage as we fade out to a video.

Overall: 71%

Crowd: 67%

Workrate: 75%

Star Rating: **

R.I.P

We fade in to a shot of a graveyard. The camera is focused on a headstone, but the zoom is too great to read the writing on it. As the shot pulls out a little, we see the words "Paul Bearer". Then we hear the sound of shovelling. A few seconds pass before it is revealed to us that Heidenreich is digging up the grave. There is a large pile of soil next to the tombstone. As we pan out further, Paul Heyman is shown watching intently. Upon spotting the camera, he approaches it and looks right down the lens.

Heyman: Welcome to the graveyard. We're in Houston, Texas; hometown of The Undertaker. The Undertaker. The Dead Man. He's unbeatable they say. Fair point, I have to admit; I mean, just look at his track record. Very few people have pinned The Undertaker, or made him submit. But then, no one has seen what Heidenreich is going to do to The Undertaker. You see, at the Survivor Series, Heidenreich is going to take The Undertaker, he's going to rip him apart. And then he's going to drag the carcass of The Undertaker right down here, to Houston, and he's going to bury him. Bury him along with this old man. Undertaker, you killed this man, you killed Paul Bearer, and don't you think it's only fitting that we bury you beside him? Don't you think...

Heidenreich: Got it, Paul.

Heyman: Guess what, Undertaker? We've found the casket. Let's have a little look inside, shall we?

Paul walks over to the grave, the camera following. It looks down into the grave and we see Heidenreich ripping the casket open. Yanking off the lid, he tosses it to the side. Paul Heyman begins to laugh, but suddenly stops.

Heyman: What the hell? What...God, what? I don't...

The camera looks down and we see the casket is empty.

Heidenreich: Where is he?

Heyman: I...don't know...

We fade out.

[Commercial Break]

When we return, the ring is empty. Hardcore Holly's music hits, and the man himself walks out to a surprisingly good heel reaction. Making his way down to the ring alone, Holly slides through the ropes and poses on the turnbuckles. No change in his character, it seems. Hardcore runs the ropes to warm himself up, and Rob Van Dam's music hits. RVD gets a huge reaction, a WWE Champion's reaction. Making his way out, RVD acknowledges the crowd's support, and like Hardcore poses on the turnbuckles. He looks round with disgust at his opponent, which riles Hardcore up. RVD hops down off the turnbuckles, and turns to the crowd as the bell sounds.

Rob Van Dam Vs Hardcore Holly

Holly jumps RVD and lays in a few shots to the kidneys, sending Van Dam down. Hardcore then whips his opponent off the ropes and catches him with a powerslam for 2. For the first half of the match, Hardcore is in complete control, with only one or two incidents of underhand tactics. Still, RVD isn't staying down for the three count. Hardcore sets up Rob for the Alabama Slamma, but RVD slides down his back and rolls up Holly, 1...2...Hardcore just about gets out of it. The Whole Damn Show is to his feet first. He ducks a clothesline and then hits a spinning kick to the face, sending down the veteran. For another minute or so, Rob waits for Holly to get up before sending him down with a kick. Repeat until you're vomiting with boredom . Anyway, RVD eventually hits the Rolling Thunder and hooks the leg, 1...2...3, no! Holly kicked out! Deciding enough is enough, Mr. Thursday Night drags Hardcore centre ring, before climbing up onto the top turnbuckles. He's going to go for the Five Star! Wait, Kurt Angle's in the ring! Kurt grabs RVD, and hits him with an Angle Slam from the top rope! Rob is broken in half! The referee calls for the bell.

Winner by Disqualification; Rob Van Dam

Angle doesn't care about Holly's loss, and helps him to his feet. The two men then begin stomping away at the fallen RVD. Kurt picks up Rob and places him in piledriver position, as Hardcore gets onto the top rope. Not again, surely. Hardcore's about to dive off when he's suddenly hit with a steel chair to the back, causing him to fall back into the ring. It's Eddie Guerrero! Eddie gets into the ring and swings for Kurt, but Angle dodges the shot, and grabs Guerrero, hitting him with the Angle Slam. Kurt picks up the chair and places it over Eddie's hand. He's going to break it! Here comes the Big Show! Big Show hits the ring and immediately grabs Kurt by the throat. Chokeslam! Show roars and pulls the chair off of Eddie, before throwing it to the outside. He doesn't get much peace though, as Luther Reigns and Mark Jindrak attack! The two men beat on Big Show, but can't get the giant down. Luckily for them, Hardcore Holly has retrieved the steel chair and is in the ring. He charges, and takes Big Show down with a shot to the knees. With the big man down, the three men begin stomping on until he's lifeless. Kurt Angle is slowly getting to his feet, and his cronies help him up. They raise their hands in the air, but Angle isn't done; he grabs the chair.

Kurt: Get Eddie. We're gonna break his damn neck.

The crowd boos as Mark Jindrak climbs onto the turnbuckle, and Kurt sets Eddie in piledriver position over the chair. With Big Show and Rob Van Dam down, no one can help Eddie now. But wait, Chavo Guerrero's running down the ramp! Chavo slides through the ropes and immediately takes down Hardcore and Reigns with a double clothesline. Kurt drops Eddie, and turns right into a brainbuster! Jindrak dives off the top rope with a double axe handle, but gets hits by an RVD kick! RVD is up! Reigns is up next, but a Big Show chokeslam sends him right back down. Hardcore Holly is ready to fight, but decides to try and escape instead. He doesn't get the chance though, as Eddie is up and spears him right back down to the mat. RVD is already up top, and hits the Five Star Frog Splash! Meanwhile, Kurt Angle is using the ropes to pull himself up, and Eddie immediately clotheslines him over the top to the floor. The rest of the heels abandon the ring and start stumbling up the ramp. Chavo and Eddie turn to each other. They stare each other down, but then they embrace! Los Guerreros are together again! Eddie raises Chavo's arm in the air before the two teams trashtalk with each other. Kurt is holding his neck after the brainbuster, and tells Chavo he'll get him at Survivor Series. The faces celebrate in the ring as we go to a commercial break.

Overall: 77%

Crowd: 75%

Workrate: 79

Star Rating: **1/2

When we return, the ring is empty.

Can You Dig It, Sucka?!

The crowd cheers as Booker T and Daniel Puder come out onto the stage together. Both pose, and set off some pyro before making their way down to the ring. Both stand centre ring, and Booker talks strategy with Puder. They haven't got long before JBL's music hits, and the crowd boos as Chief of Staff Orlando Jordan and WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield walk down to the ring together. They climb through the ropes and trashtalk with their opponents. The referee seperates the two teams and sounds the bell.

Booker T and Daniel Puder Vs John "Bradshaw" Layfield and Orlando Jordan

Booker starts it out with Jordan. The two lock up and Orlando starts off with a go behind and roll up for two. As they get up, Booker T hits three right hands and then an uppercut, before running off the ropes and hitting a clothesline. Orlando doesn't go down, but stumbles back and tags in his boss, JBL. The WWE Champion climbs through the ropes and stares down Booker. He slaps the no.1 contender across the face, prompting Booker to kick him in the gut and hit a suplex. Booker keeps his control over the champion for another couple of minutes, before whipping JBL into the corner. He charges, but Layfield moves out of the way, and Booker hits the turnbuckle off. Now for another couple of minutes, the flow changes, with OJ and JBL keeping Booker T away from Puder in the corner. The crowd cheers on the face Booker, trying to will him into making a comeback. At about the eight minute mark, Booker is in the corner, being stomped on by Orlando. Orlando goes for a knee to the gut, but Booker catches him, and hits a big side kick to the face, knocking down JBL's Chief of Staff.

Stumbling over, Booker is about to tag Puder when JBL hits the ring. Booker T quickly spins round and sends John with a right hand, before diving and tagging in Puder! Daniel climbs through the ropes and immediately clotheslines JBL out of the ring, before raining right hands down on the fallen Jordan. He picks up Orlando and whips him to the corner, before hitting a big clothesline. He then whips OJ off the ropes, but JBL gets a blind tag. Puder is unaware of it, and catches Orlando with a sleeper. Bradshaw stands behind him, waiting. Orlando powers out of the sleeper, knocking himself forward into Booker T, who falls off the apron. Daniel turns around to run off the ropes, but is hit with the clothesline from hell! Puder goes right down, and JBL hooks the leg, 1...2...3!

Winners; John "Bradshaw" Layfield and Orlando Jordan

Orlando and JBL raise their arms in the air before picking up Daniel and tossing him out of the ring. Layfield is handed the WWE Championship, and parades it around. Booker T is at the base of the ramp, and JBL taunts him with the title. This incites Booker, who slides under the bottom rope, and ducks an OJ clothesline before hitting the Bookend! Just as Booker gets up, he blocks a belt shot from JBL and hits a few right hands. Layfield retaliates, and the two men begin to trade blows, before Booker knocks JBL over the top rope. He follows him out. Bradshaw blocks a punch and smashes Booker T's head off of the announce table. The two men continue to brawl as Michael Cole and Tazz tell us that we're out of time. The show fades with the champion and challenger trading punches.

Overall: 69%

Crowd: 64%

Workrate: 74%

Star Rating: *3/4

Overall Show Rating: 74%

Smackdown got a 3.19 rating

Final Survivor Series Card for Smackdown

WWE Championship

©John "Bradshaw" Layfield Vs Booker T w/Orlando Jordan

Survivor Series Classic

Eddie Guerrero, Chavo Guerrero, Rob Van Dam and Big Show Vs Kurt Angle, Luther Reigns, Mark Jindrak and Hardcore Holly

The Undertaker Vs Heidenreich w/Paul Heyman

WWE United States Championship

©Carlito Caribbean Cool w/Jesus Aguilera Vs Rico w/Miss Jackie

WWE Cruiserweight Championship

©Spike Dudley Vs Paul London

I'm really looking to get into D&D. Is there anywhere online with a decent rulebook or the like? Can't find them at all.

Help is much appreciated.

11th November, 2004

Time for War!

Exactly 90 years on from the end of World War 1, the Smackdown superstars have only three days to prepare for battle at Survivor Series! Tonight, Smackdown is live from Dayton, Ohio, and what a show it will be!

In the main event, WWE Champion John Bradshaw Layfield teams with his Chief of Staff Orlando Jordan to take on the no.1 contender Booker T, and...well, there's a story here. During Smackdown, after the eliminated Tough Enough contestant is revealed, a random drawing will take place, and whichever TE contestant's name is pulled out, that person will be Booker's tag partner! With JBL and Orlando not able to prepare for their opponents, and Booker T not being able to talk strategy with his partner, this match will be wild!

In addition, Rob Van Dam tries to gain some retribution for the brutal spike piledriver Rey Mysterio suffered on last week's show when he takes on the newest member of Kurt Angle's team, Hardcore Holly! Will RVD get his revenge, or will Hardcore Holly prove he is worthy of a spot on Team Angle? Find out on Smackdown!

Speaking of Rey Mysterio; what is Rey's condition? Is he injured? And most importantly, will he be able to wrestle on Team Guerrero at Survivor Series?

In a match that was decided last week, Rico will prepare himself for his U.S title match against Carlito at Survivor Series by taking on CCC's bodyguard, Jesus Aguilera. Can Rico get through Jesus, or will he be decimated in time for Survivor Series?

The WWE Tag Team Championship will also be on the line, as champions Kenzo Suzuki and Rene Dupree, as always accompanied by Kenzo's wife Hiroko, will defend the gold against Nunzio and Johnny Stamboli, the Full Blooded Italians! Can the FBI gain their first title reign, or will the French/Japanese alliance come out on top again?

And finally, in the fifth match of the evening, Paul London goes up against all of the Dudley Boyz! The match was originally scheduled to be a 6-man tag match, but no one wanted to face the Dudleyz, claiming it was "career suicide". Can Paul find a partner before it's too late?!

After the brutal beating they gave Undertaker last week, will Paul Heyman and Heidenreich feel they have already won? With only 3 days until their match at Survivor Series, will Undertaker and Heidenreich come to blows? And will the Undertaker even be at Smackdown? We'll find out.

All this and more on UPN, Thursday night!

he knows who the guy is in the picture under your name and above Hobo Champion

I reconize that avatar Big Ali 

Time for a loooooooooong list. As I look to expand my CD collection, I've got a list of 50 bands here, and any help with finding their best albums would be great. Try to avoid Greatest Hits if you can. But other than that, go nuts in the name of Ali. Or in the name of you, whatever :thumbsup:. In alphabetical order, the bands are:

Aerosmith

Alice Cooper

Black Sabbath

Bob Dylan

Bon Jovi

Boston

Chuck Berry

Deep Purple

Def Leppard

Depeche Mode

Duran Duran

Eric Clapton

Fleetwood Mac

Grand Funk Railroad

Iron Maiden

Jimi Hendrix

Johnny Cash

Judas Priest

Kiss

Led Zeppelin

Marillion

Metallica

Motley Crue

Motorhead

Muse

Nirvana

Oasis

Ozzy Osbourne

Pearl Jam

Pink Floyd

Queen

Red Hot Chili Peppers

REM

Skid Row

Slade

Status Quo

Stereophonics

The Beatles

The Clash

The Cure

The Doors

The Eagles

The Kinks

The Rolling Stones

The Smiths

The Who

Thin Lizzy

U2

Van Halen

White Stripes

Thanks in advance,

Big Ali

Hitman level on the shotgun allows you to move and shoot at the same time. Yep, that's it. What a letdown .

November 4th, 2004

Taped from Chicago, Illinois on November 2nd

Attendance: 7506

Announce Team: Michael Cole and Tazz (Play by Play), Josh Matthews (Interviews)

We start with a recap of last week's show, focusing on the Tough Enough contest and Booker T's victory over Orlando Jordan to earn a WWE title shot at Survivor Series. After the Smackdown opening video plays, pyro explodes throughout the arena, and Smackdown is on the air! Michael Cole and Tazz welcome us to the show and discuss tonight's matches, especially the main event, which should be "off the hook" as Tazz so eliquently put it. They don't have long to discuss it though, as they're interrupted by the music of Luther Reigns.

Reigns comes onto the stage to boos from the crowd, but he shakes them off and marches down to the ring. Not soldier marches obviously. That wouldn't work. Anyway, Luther gets into the ring and begins to warm up. The reaction to him was pretty good actually. Seems to be getting over. That's nothing compared to the next reaction, though; Big Show's music hits, and the Show makes his way out to a huge pop. As soon as he gets into the ring, Luther jumps the big man, bringing clubbing fists down on his back. The bell sounds.

Luther Reigns Vs Big Show

Shaking off the shots, Big Show grabs Luther and tosses him into the corner, before clotheslining Kurt Angle's bodyguard. As Reigns stumbles out of the corner, Show picks him up and bodyslams him to the mat, as Cole and Tazz marvel at Big Show's strength. A cover only gets two, but Big Show returns to work, going over Luther with fairly simple moves, like clotheslines and right hands. However, an attempted suplex is blocked, and Luther goes behind, attempting to hit Show with a german suplex. No chance, mate. Big Show attempts to elbow Luther, but it is ducked and Luther amazingly takes down Big Show with a fireman's carry! Luther applies an armbar, which causes immense pain for Show. More and more pressure is applied, as the crowd tries to encourage the big man. Eventually, Big Show rises to one knee, with the armbar still applied. In a great show of strength, Big Show picks up Reigns will still in the hold and powerbombs him to the mat. This one has to be over!

Big Show hooks the leg, 1...2...Luther kicks out. Angry, Big Show rises to his feet with a frustrated look on his face. He can solve that problem though. Show roars, signalling for the chokeslam. He picks up Reigns and grabs him by the throat. With a look of panic on his face, Luther tries to shake out, but fails. Big Show picks up the rookie and holds him high in the air for all to see. Held him too long though; Luther kicks Show in the back of the head, causing the chokeslam to be abandoned, and both men hitting the mat. Luther is to his feet first, and waits for Big Show to get up. When the big man is up, Luther drops to his knees and hits a low blow, which the referee admonishes him for. Laughing it off, Reigns ducks a huge clothesline from Big Show, and Show stops just before he hits the referee. Big Show turns round, and unfortunately for him, feels the force of a big roundhouse kick. TAFKA The Giant goes down hard, and Luther rolls up Big Show for the pin by managing to sit on Show's shoulders and pulling up his legs. 3 seconds later, and Luther Reigns receives the biggest win of his WWE career.

Winner; Luther Reigns

Rising to his feet, Luther Reigns climbs up onto the turnbuckle and raises his arms in victory. The crowd boo, but Luther looks at them with contempt, before doing the same to Big Show. Climbing out of the ring, Reigns begins walking to the back. We see a shot of the shocked Big Show before cutting backstage.

Overall: 67%

Crowd: 74%

Workrate: 52%

Star Rating: 1/4*

Luther Reigns gained overness from this match. Unfortunately, Big Show lost some. Also, Big Show's lack of selling dragged down the match.

10 days, ese!

Backstage, Josh Matthews is with Eddie Guerrero. Eddie is in street clothes, as he doesn't have a match booked tonight.

Josh: Eddie, we're just 10 days away from Survivor Series, and Kurt Angle has yet to reveal the fourth member of his Survivor Series team. With the surprise element in his favour, and having just witnessed the largest member of your team, the Big Show, lose to Luther Reigns, are you concerned that you may lose this match?

Eddie: You know, ese, there's been all this talk about Survivor Series. Booker T challenging for the WWE title from JBL, John Heidenreich facing The Undertaker, and then, mang, you've got Kurt Angle and Eddie Guerrero each leading a team in a Survivor Series contest, ese. It's going to be one hell of a match, Josh, and that's because some of the best wrestlers in the world today are involved. I don't know who's going to win Josh; all I know is who's going to survive. Because at Survivor Series, Rob Van Dam, Rey Mysterio, Big Show and Eddie Guerrero are going to tear apart Kurt Angle and all his cronies, ese. It don't matter who the fourth man is. He won't stand a chance. Even though Luther Reigns just beat the Big Show, he didn't beat him where it counts, ese; at the Survivor Series. And he isn't going to win there, mang. At Survivor Series, everyone on my team will be there at the end, whether Kurt Angle likes it or not. We're gonna lie, cheat and steal our way to the top. With all the fans of the WWE behind us, we are going to kick Kurt Angle's ass!

The crowd can be heard cheering. A small Eddie chant begins.

Eddie: That's all I got to say Josh. I'll see you later, ese.

Guerrero turns and leaves.

Josh: Back to ringside.

Overall: 89%

Tough Enough; Undertaker's not a fan

When we cut to the ring, Al Snow and the remaining Tough Enough contestants (Chris Nawrocki, Daniel Puder, Daniel Rodimer, Justice Smith, Mike Mizanin, Nick Mitchell and Ryan Reeves) are all standing in the ring. Al has a mic.

Al Snow: Well, it's time for Tough Enough! You ready?

Slight reaction.

Al Snow: First of all, you've been voting at home for the past week to decide who leaves the Tough Enough contest. Well, millions of you around the world cast your votes, and the results are as follows. The 1st contestant to be eliminated from the Tough Enough competition is...Mike Mizanin!

The crowd has a little more reaction, although they don't care that much. Mike shakes hands with the rest of the TE contestants, and finally Al, before turning to leave.

Al Snow: Mike, you might as well stay for the rest of this. No point going back alone, man.

Mike stops and returns to his other contestants.

Al Snow: Okay, moving on, last week you saw everyone take a bodyslam from the Big Show. But tonight, I have a much tougher challenge in mind. You see, guys, you have to prove yourselves in the WWE. And the man you have to prove yourself against is a legend. He's been wrestling for years now, and is still one of the best. So, without any further ado, your challenge...

The lights go out. There is silence until a gong sounds, and the crowd erupts. As the lights come back on, the TE contests are looking up at the entrance ramp. Standing behind them, though, is none other than The Undertaker! Al Snow looks at Taker and smiles.

Al Snow: Eh, guys...

The Tough Enough contestants turn round and see Undertaker. They all look intimidated, but Justice Smith runs at UT first, but receives a right hand. This sets off a ripple effect, and soon all of the contestants are laid out. Undertaker then grabs Daniel Rodimer and chokeslams him. A tombstone follows for Chris Nawrocki, and then a double chokeslam for Nick Mitchell and Ryan Reeves. Justice Smith and Daniel Puder jump Undertaker, but the blows have no effect, and Undertaker grabs them both by the throat. A double chokeslam later, and only Mike Mizanin is left. He hits a couple of right hands on Undertaker, and runs off the ropes for a clothesline, but runs right into a Tombstone! Nice going away present there. With all the Tough Enough contestants laid out, Al Snow surveys the damage.

Al Snow: Thanks very much, Taker. Hopefully these guys will have learnt what it takes to...

Al gags, as Undertaker has him by the throat. He's hoisted up, and dropped in a chokeslam! Undertaker has sent a message. He looks at the camera.

Undertaker: John Heidenreich, you are next.

The lights go out, and when they return, Undertaker is gone. All of the Tough Enough contestants and Al Snow are out of it as we go to a commercial.

Overall: 72%

Mike Mizanin gained overness. Unfortunately, Undertaker lost overness

When we return, Johnny Stamboli is just entering the ring. Stamboli warms up, awaiting his much larger opponent. Johnny runs the ropes, looking a little nervous. He looks a lot more nervous when John Heidenreich's music hits. Paul Heyman walks onto the stage first, followed by Heidenreich himself. The crowd gives John an average reaction. Not enough to warrant his push, mind. The two heels walk down to the ring, Heyman hyping up his charge. Heidenreich climbs through the ropes and Paul watches from ringside.

Heyman: Take him out, John!

John Heidenreich Vs Johnny Stamboli

At the bell, Heidenreich starts out by nailing some right hands on the overmatched Stamboli. A clothesline and then an elbow drop...oh, what's the point?! We all know what the result will be. After three minutes of total control from John, he ends it with a Whiplash Powerbomb for the 3 count.

Winner; John Heidenreich

Paul Heyman gets into the ring and raises Heidenreich's arm in the air. Yelling at the crowd, Heyman hypes up the big man, and taunts The Undertaker. The crowd isn't really interested though. They just yell insults at Heidenreich. Well some of them do. Others just stare. Anyway, Heyman and Heidenreich get out of the ring as we cut backstage.

Overall: 59%

Crowd: 60%

Workrate: 59%

Star Rating: 1/2*

The Saviour?

Josh Matthews is with WWE Champion John Bradshaw Layfield. Layfield has the title over his shoulder, and beside him is his "Chief of Staff" Orlando Jordan.

Josh: John Layfield, you're only 10 days away from perhaps the toughest challenge of your WWE Title reign, perhaps even your career. Because at Survivor Series, you'll be taking on Booker T. In a fan poll on WWE.com, 87% of fans said that you didn't stand a chance against Booker T, and that...

JBL: Whoa, Josh, hold on just a little second. Booker T is the toughest challenge of my career?! Come on, kid, it's Booker T. He's a run down loser who grew up "on the street". What's that about? I grew up on a street, you grew up on a street, Orlando grew up on a street. Is he trying to get sympathy, to get the WWE fans behind him? That's the problem. He can talk and whine and piss and moan, but Booker T is a no good scumbag. How can anyone support a man convicted of armed robbery? I didn't see anyone wanting Charles Manson to win the WWE Championship. What's next, Saddam Hussein? Criminals should not be WWE Champion. Eddie Guerrero was a drug addict, and I took the title from him to save this company. I am the saviour, Josh. And this Sunday, I'm taking that piece of dirt Booker T, I'm going to ruin his career, and I'm going to walk out still the World Wrestling Entertainment Champion. And you know why, Todd? Because the WWE needs me, because I am the saviour.

JBL and Jordan leave.

Overall: 82%

Another contest for Survivor Series?

Josh: Well, strong words from the WWE Champion. Michael, Tazz, back to...

Voice: Woah!

Matthews turns round, as does the camera, and we see United States Champion Carlito Caribbean Cool waiting in the wings. He has an apple in his hand, which has a bite out of it. Behind him is Jesus Aguilera, who is smirking.

CCC: Hold on, Josh, don't you want an interview with the coolest U.S Champion of all-time?

Josh: Well, do we have time? (Listens to earpiece) We do? Ok, Carlito, what do you want to talk about?

CCC: You know Josh, I've been in the WWE for about a month now, and I'm not happy, man. I'm not getting the calibre of matches that I deserve. That's just not cool. I beat that chump John Cena. I'm just dissapointed John got hurt in that nightclub, Josh. It would have been cool to give John a rematch at the Survivor Series. But guess what? I haven't even got a match!

Carlito takes a bite of his apple.

CCC: No one wants to get into the ring with Carlito! They're all afraid of my coolness overshadowing them. They're all intimidated. Everybody in the Smackdown locker room. Eddie Guerrero, Rob Van Dam, Booker T, Nunzio, Johnny Stamboli, him!

Carlito is pointing at someone. The camera turns round and we see Rico with Miss Jackie.

Rico: What?

CCC: You heard me. You're just as scared as everyone else. I'm just too cool for you, Rico.

Rico: You...

Jackie: Hold on Rico, I'll handle this. Carlito, quit your bitching. You haven't got a match at the Survivor Series? Well neither has Rico. How about you put that title of yours on the line against him on the show?

CCC: Against this guy? Do you really think he's cool enough? I mean, Jackie, anyone with Rico's hairstyle just can't be cool.

Jesus: Carlito, my brother's got that hairstyle, he's kinda cool.

CCC: Shush! You're ruining my flow!

Carlito slaps Jesus in the back of the head.

CCC: You may not be cool enough Rico, but alright. You and me at the Survivor Series, with the US Title on the line.

Carlito takes a bite of his apple.

CCC: And how about this? Next week, you take on Jesus. We'll see how cool you are.

Rico: Done.

CCC: Great! Too bad you're just not cool enough to win this belt, Rico. I'll make you lose at Survivor Series, and then I'm taking that skank of yours.

Carlito spits apple in Rico's face before turning to leave. Rico, furious, clubs Carlito with a right hand to the back. He only gets a couple more in before a crowd of referees and road agents get in and seperate the two men.

CCC: Jumping me from behind, that's just not cool man!

Carlito and Jesus walk away. Josh Matthews is a little wide-eyed.

Josh: Back to ringside!

Overall: 78%

When we return to ringside, Rene Dupree's music hits. Dupree walks onto the stage to boos, accompanied by his fellow Tag Champion Kenzo Suzuki, and Kenzo's wife Hiroko. The three walk down the ramp, and ignore the jeers of the crowd. All three get into the ring, and Hiroko talks to Suzuki, while Rene stands up on the turnbuckle and raises his arms in the air.

Can You Dig It, Sucka?!

The crowd goes wild as Booker T's music hits, and Booker walks out onto the stage. Setting off his pyro, Booker slaps the fans' hands as he makes his way down. Upon reaching the ring, Booker climbs up onto the turnbuckle and milks the reaction. When he gets down, Kenzo and Hiroko are outside the ring. Suzuki yells something at Booker in Japanese, and T turns to look at him.

Booker T Vs Rene Dupree w/Kenzo Suzuki and Hiroko

With Booker's back to him, Rene hits a few right hands to the small of the back, before giving Booker the taste of a back suplex. The bell sounds. Dupree then gives a few stomps and an elbow drop, before making the cover. It only gets 2. Dupree works over the no.1 contender to the WWE title, for two or three minutes. He uses a variety of moves, and Hiroko distracts the referee a few times, allowing Kenzo to give a helping hand. With the odds stacked, Booker T is having a tough time. Things change though, when the referee catches Suzuki in the ring. He orders both Kenzo and Hiroko backstage, and the odds are now fair.

Rene has Booker in a side headlock, which The Bookerman is desperately trying to get out of. He claps his hands, and the crowd clap along to motivate him. Ever so slowly getting to his feet, Booker T still isn't out of Dupree's headlock, but an elbow to the gut, followed by a second and a third, breaks it up. Booker then runs off the ropes, and hits a jumping side kick. With Dupree down, Booker goes up top for the Houston Hangover, but Rene gets up and falls into the ropes, crotching Booker T. Rene then climbs up onto the turnbuckle and sets up for a suplex, but Booker T shoves him off to the mat. Climbing back down, Booker waits for the WWE Tag Champ to get to his feet. When he does, Rene is arched over, and Booker uses the opportunity to hit the Axe Kick! He then picks up Rene, and sets him up. The Bookend! Booker T hooks the leg, 1...2...3!

Winner; Booker T

Booker doesn't have long to celebrate though, as he spots Orlando Jordan coming down the ramp. Jordan gets onto the apron and taunts Booker, who dares Orlando to get into the ring. Shaking his head, Orlando instead points behind Booker T. As he turns, Booker is hit with a huge clothesline from hell! It's JBL! Layfield smiles at his work and picks his stetson off of the mat, replacing it. Orlando gets into the ring, and admonishes Booker along with JBL. Bradshaw and Orlando leave the ring as we go to a commercial.

Overall: 70%

Crowd: 59%

Workrate: 81%

Star Rating: **1/2

Boiler Room Brawl

When we return, we see Paul Heyman and John Heidenreich walking down some stairs into the boiler room.

Heidenreich: You sure he's here?

Heyman: They told me that he came down here after taking out those Tough Enough chumps. He'll be down here, John; don't worry.

Heidenreich: Well, where is he?

Heyman: Look, he'll be down there; have a little patience.

They are walking through the room when Heyman trips.

Heyman: What the hell was that?

Paul looks down and picks up something. It's a wreath.

Heyman: "In memory of John Heidenreich. Soul lost at Survivor Series." What the hell?

Heidenreich: It's those damn mind games, Paul.

John looks around.

Heidenreich: Where are you Taker?! Come on! If you're the big man, get your ass out here! Don't be such a pussy! Let's find him, Paul.

Heyman and Heidenreich head on, looking around. They turn a corner, and suddenly stop. We see Undertaker standing 10 feet in front of them.

Heidenreich: Come on, big man, come on. You want a piece of me?

John swings for a right hand, but it is blocked, and Undertaker hits three of his own. He then gives Heidenreich a knee to the gut, and grabs him. Taker hurls Heidenreich through a pile of crates, and John lies on the ground, semi-conscious. Undertaker then turns to Heyman.

Heyman: Wait Undertaker, woah, just a second there. Come on, we can work something out, I mean, we used to be buddies, right? Remember? I made sure you got rid of Paul Bearer? Please, Taker, I...

Suddenly, Undertaker is hit in the back of the head with a pipe. He goes down, and we see Heidenreich has ripped the pipe off of the wall. He begins laying shots in on Taker, until he is unconscious. The back of Undertaker's head is busted open, and blood is running from it.

Heyman: ...I will make sure you lose at Survivor Series.

Laughing, Heyman leaves. John Heidenreich follows him. We see the lifeless Undertaker as we cut to the ring.

Overall: 63%

Undertaker lost overness from this segment.

When we cut to the ring, Nunzio's music hits. Nunzio walks out to a decent reaction. Next, Paul London's music hits, and London walks out to a better reaction. The penultimate entrance is from Billy Kidman, who gets the strongest reaction thus far, but it is boos. Kidman looks at the fans with disgust before getting into the ring. Finally, Chavo Guerrero's music hits, and he gets the strongest reaction. Eddie's nephew walks down and acknowledges the fans. When he gets into the ring, both he and Paul London keep an eye on Billy Kidman. They both want their hands on him.

Winner gets a Cruiserweight title shot at Survivor Series

Billy Kidman Vs Paul London Vs Nunzio Vs Chavo Guerrero

The bell sounds, and Chavo charges for Kidman, while Paul takes on Nunzio. Billy and Chavo trade right hands before Kidman dropkicks Guerrero over the top rope. He takes a breather, but Chavo surprises him by yanking him out of the ring feet first. In the ring, Paul is suffering the effects of a leglock from Nunzio. Chavo has been laid out on the ringsteps, and Kidman is up on the top rope. He dives off the top rope and hits Nunzio with an elbow drop, before making the cover, 1...2...Paul London breaks it uo. The masters of the Shotting Star Press then trade blows, and London gives Billy a suplex. Chavo is back in the ring, and clotheslines both men to the mat. He then picks up Nunzio for the brainbuster. Nunzio is in the air, and down he comes. Chavo hooks the leg, 1...2...Kidman yanks him off. Stomping on Guerrero, Billy doesn't have long, as Paul grabs him from behind and hits a russian leg sweep.

Chaos erupts, and all four men fight with each other for five or six minutes. At this point, Kidman hits the Shooting Star on Chavo, and Paul hits one of his own on Nunzio. Both have made covers, and the referee doesn't know who to count first. He looks at both covers, and shakes his head, telling London and Kidman that he isn't counting either. The two wrestlers stand up and look at the referee, before looking at each other. They charge, and London swings for a clothesline, but Billy drops to his knees and hits a low blow. Paul stumbles back in pain, and Kidman stands up with a smug look on his face. He kicks Paul in the gut and sets him up for a DDT. Wait, London hits a low blow of his own, and rolls up Kidman, 1...2...3!

Winner and no.1 contender to Cruiserweight title; Paul London

Paul London has done it! London has earned the title shot. Kidman gets right back up, and spits at London, who promptly hits a few right hands, before clotheslining Billy out. Raising his arms in celebration, London doesn't look behind him. He turns round, and is hit with a belt shot from Spike Dudley! Spike raises the title in the air to boos, and insults the fallen London. It's on at Survivor Series as we go to a commercial break.

Overall: 70%

Crowd: 61%

Workrate: 79%

Star Rating: **1/4

When we return, the ring is empty. Rey Mysterio's music hits, and the crowd cheers as Rey pops out of the stage. Mysterio makes his way down the ramp and hops over the top rope. He poses on the turnbuckle as the music of his partner hits. RVD walks out to a great reaction, and does the trademark double thumb. He and Rey acknowledge each other, and Van Dam poses on the turnbuckle. Next, Kurt Angle's music hits, and Kurt and Mark Jindrak come out together to boos. Jindrak is in the ring first, and watches his opponents carefully. Kurt trashtalks with them, particularly Mysterio, as he's still upset over the loss to Rey last week. The referee calls for the bell, and the two teams decide who will begin the match.

Main Event

Rey Mysterio and Rob Van Dam Vs Mark Jindrak and Kurt Angle

Jindrak and RVD start it out by circling the ring. They go through a few reversals and counters, before Rob rolls away from a right hand and trips Mark with a kick. Van Dam waits until his opponent gets to his feet, before hitting two more kicks to the gut. RVD runs off the ropes and hits a big spinning heel kick, taking down his heel opponent. A legdrop to the back of the head follows. Rob then tags in Mysterio, who starts out by running off the ropes and hitting Jindrak with a baseball slide to the head. A cover only gets 2. Picking up Mark, Rey whips him off the ropes, and on the way back, hops up for a hurricanrana, but Jindrak counters and brings him down into a stiff powerbomb. The two men lie breathless on the mat, as referee Mike Chioda starts a count. 1...2...3...4...5...6...7, Jindrak's on his feet, Mysterio following. Both men trade right hands, but Mark hits a knee to the gut, followed by a DDT, giving him the advantage. Rising to his feet, Mark tags in Kurt Angle.

Kurt begins his assault by applying an armbar. For three or more minutes, Kurt alternates between submissions to the arms and legs, slowly wearing Mysterio down. It works, and by the end of this time period, Rey is having trouble standing, hopping on his right leg, which isn't so bad. A clothesline sends him back down though, and Kurt hooks the leg, 1...2...Rey gets the shoulder up. Kurt then tags in Jindrak, who also works over Rey, but with strikes and bumping moves, almost destroying the smaller and lighter Cruiserweight. Mark picks up Mysterio for a suplex, but is blocked. Another attempt, and a second block. On the third attempt, Rey goes behind and rolls ip Mark, 1...2..Jindrak just about kicks out. As both men rise to their feet, Rey ducks a right hand and shoves Jindrak off the ropes, before hitting him with a clothesline. Hopping on his good leg, Rey dives, and tags in RVD!

Van Dam hits the ring and takes down Jindrak with a right hand. Kurt receives the same treatment. Taking on both men at once, Rob is doing well, but a spinning kick aimed for Kurt hits Chioda instead. With the referee down, Jindrak immediately hits a low blow, taking down Rob. The two heels begin stomping away on RVD, but suddenly Rey hits the ring and hits a double dropkick on Angle and Jindrak. Jindrak stumbles back so that he is lying on the ropes, and Mysterio charges, swinging round and hitting the 619! Mark falls back, and Rey runs at Kurt, only to be taken out by Luther Reigns! What's Reigns doing in the ring?! Luther stomps away at Rey, while Kurt works over Rob. Angle picks up The Whole Damn Show, and goes behind for a German Suplex. Reversing it, Rob hits one of his own, before superkicking Luther. Rob has the match in hand as he climbs to the top rope, ready for the Five Star. He's going for it, wait, Van Dam just got shoved from the top rope. The camera zooms in to show it's Hardcore Holly! Holly climbs through the ropes to boos and picks up Rob, before hitting the Alabama Slamma! Grabbing Mark Jindrak, Hardcore throws him on top of Rob, before reviving Mike Chioda. Crawling over, Mike makes the count, 1...2...3!

Winners; Kurt Angle and Mark Jindrak

Kurt gets to his feet and stares down Bob Holly. The two men glare at each other, but then Kurt extends his hand. Holly takes it, and they shake. The crowd boos (sort of) at Holly, as he embraces the Olympic gold medallist. Mark Jindrak and Luther Reigns are also up, and they celebrate together. Kurt takes a mic.

Kurt: Woo! You see this, Eddie Guerrero? You see this? This is what's going to happen to your team at Survivor Series. Kurt Angle, Mark Jindrak, Luther Reigns, and Hardcore Holly, will physically tear your team apart. That's right, Bob here is going to be my fourth member. There's nothing you can do to stop us, Eddie. You may be able to lie, cheat and steal, but I can kill!! Come Sunday Nov...

Mysterio hits Kurt with a right hand! Rey valiantly tries to fight all four heels, but the numbers are too great, and they take him down. Kurt slides out of the ring and throws the timekeeper out of his chair, before taking it with him into the ring. By this point, Rey is out cold. Kurt sets the chair on the mat, and Jindrak climbs to the top rope. Dragging Rey over, Kurt puts him in piledriver position over the chair. Mark jumps, and Rey is crushed with the spike piledriver! Mysterio lies broken and lifeless, his body twisted in an awkward position. The heels laugh at the injured cruiserweight, when the crowd begins to cheer. It's Eddie Guerrero and Big Show! The two men hit the ring and clear it of the heels. RVD is up as well, and aids his comrades. Angle, Jindrak, Reigns and Holly trash talk with the faces as they walk up the ramp. Once they are gone, Eddie immediately turns to Mysterio, and checks on him. A look of panic comes over his face. He looks at Big Show, who turns to the entranceway.

Big Show: We need some help out here!

Smackdown fades out on a shot of Guerrero checking Rey.

Overall: 89%

Crowd: 92%

Workrate: 85%

Star Rating: ***1/2

Hardcore Holly's turn is complete, and he is now a heel. Hardcore Holly gained overness from this turn.

Overall Show Rating: 73%

JohnnyStamboli@WWE.com: I think i should be higher up the card.

PatPatterson@WWE.com: Booker T and Rene Dupree work pretty well together due to their similar styles.

Rob Van Dam and Rey Mysterio work well together as a team, it adds to their matches.

Smackdown got a 3.23 rating.

4th November, 2004

Can anyone survive until the Survivor Series?

This week, Smackdown rolls into Chicago, and what a show we have!

In the main event, can Kurt Angle get back his loss to Rey Mysterio, as each man has chosen a partner for a tag team match. So in the main event, it will be Rey Mysterio and Rob Van Dam against Kurt Angle and Mark Jindrak!

In addition, the new no.1 contender to the WWE Title, Booker T, will be in action, as he takes on one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions in Rene Dupree. Booker will have to contend with Kenzo Suzuki and Hiroko as well, but will John Bradshaw Layfield be a factor in the match?

Speaking of Layfield, we will hear from the WWE Champion, as well as his Chief of Staff Orlando Jordan!

In what could be the highlight of the night, there will be a fatal four way to determine who will get a Cruiserweight title shot at Survivor Series. Billy Kidman, Paul London, Nunzio and Chavo Guerrero all get a chance at gaining the no.1 contendership. It has been well-documented that Kidman has bad blood with both London and Chavo, but will that get in the way of their chance at victory?

In other matches, Luther Reigns faces, quite literally, his biggest challenge yet, as he takes on the Big Show one on one, and John Heidenreich will face off against Johnny Stamboli!

Plus, just one week after they each took some moves from the Big Show, the seven contestants of Tough Enough will be brought to the ring by Al Snow, but what will their challenge be? The answer is on Smackdown!

Also scheduled to be at Smackdown are Eddie Guerrero, The Undertaker, and United States Champion Carlito Caribbean Cool. What part will they play on Smackdown?

Find out, on UPN, this Thursday night!

Ordered it off Amazon at the start of the month. They dispatched it yesterday, but the fucking Royal Mail hasn't delivered it today. Bastards.

The fact that Guns N' Roses are the only hard rock\heavy metal band on the list proves its major bs.

Add:

AC\DC

Def Leppard ("Pyromania" would have been a #1 album, if it wasn't for a record by a future child molester named "Thriller")

Queensryche 

And they weren't metal, but you also forgot the Police.

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Lei wasn't in Tekken 1, iirc.

On the screenshot with the figure in the flames, it HAS to be Heihachi. The figure even has the same dress sense. He'll be the final boss, imo.

By the way, who do you think is in control of the Zaibatsu? I don't think it's Jin or Kazuya, so my money is on either Lee or Yoshimitsu, most likely Lee.

TMM, Shawn Michaels was in the doghouse because of bad conduct, iirc. He was supposed to have a role in the HHH/Undertaker match at Wrestlemania X-7, and had to be at the Smackdown before the event. Unfortunately for him, HBK showed up in "no condition to perform". He was in the bad books from then on.

Looks like my prediction of a Funk/Dreamer final is coming to pass. Should be a good match, and hopefully a great feud. Put Dreamer over, and I shall be extremely happy.

Pretty damn good debut show there. Sandman and Dreamer advanced, which I'm happy about. We got to see the fork, and Mike Rotunda (Mark Out) putting in an appearance.

However, I'm disappointed that Saturn and Kanyon were kicked out of the tournament. I would have preferred Funk to go out in the first round, considering his age. However, I have a feeling you'll put Terry in the final, and have the other finalist (probably Dreamer) win, giving them some elevation.

Despite two of the results, I really enjoyed the show (which felt like it could have been promoted by Funk , and look forward to more. The Saturn-Windham/Rotunda program, and possibly a future Dreamer-Funk feud is all the incentive I need. I'll be back.