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WWE: Southeast Presents....Heatwave
Preview
On Wednesday, August 3rd, 2004 - WWE: Southeast makes it debut on the Sunshine Network all across Florida and select regions in the South. Be sure to tune in to witness history in the making.
The owner of WWE: SE, Stephanie McMahon, will be on hand to give us an introduction and our first look at this new and exciting company. She will also have several announcements concerning the future of WWE: Southeast.
WWE: Southeast is the only place you can see The Rock, Bill Goldberg, Ric Flair, Big Show, Matt Hardy, and many of your other favorites from the South. So don't you dare miss the action!
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Just wanted to comment on how much I love the concept. It's like the NWA: Domination scenario, only it came before it. With Chally involved, all should be well.
... Oh, that Small Blue fella, and TheReilDeal, and thuganomic. Whoever I forgot. They're good too.
Oh yeah...I heard that other guy is good too....
Loved the show thug - I especially liked the Johnny Nitro/JBL segment. Great idea! As for the cheap pop catch phrase thing...The King says cheap pop every time Mick Foley does it too and Foley himself has said it on many occassions (and other wrestlers too when refering to Foley) so I wouldn't consider it breaking kayfabe.
Hopefully I can match your show...*anxiously waits for when he can do his show*
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Smackdown!
December 11th, 2003
Taped from San Diego, California
Hosted by: Michael Cole & Tazz
The WWE Corporate video opened things up and it slowly faded away to the scene of Paul Heyman in his office preparing for a long night. He was apparantly working on some paper work. His work was interrupted as WWE Champion, Brock Lesnar, barged into the room.
Paul Heyman: Brock! Just the man I wanted to see? Are you ready for the big night?
Brock Lesnar: You're damn right I'm ready Paul...I'm ready to tear Benoit or Cena APART!
Paul Heyman: Haha, I knew you would be! But I've been thinking about something...I know you've been a little upset about Benoit making you tap...
Brock Lesnar: THAT'S NOT GONNA HAPPEN AGAIN!
Paul Heyman: I know, I know...and I've made sure to it. Because if Benoit doesn't win tonight, he will NEVER be given another WWE Title shot!
Lesnar and Heyman exchanged a look before both laughing at Heyman's idea...the camera slowly faded out to last week's highlights. (88%)
Highlights from last week: Paul Heyman announcing the 20 man battle royal to determine a number one contender, Both Benoit & Cena's qualifying matches, highlights from the battle royal, Cena & Benoit's feet both hitting the floor at the same time, and finally Heyman's announcement of Cena vs. Benoit for the right to face Brock Lesnar for the WWE Title.
The highlights were followed by the Smackdown! opening before panning to the arena as the PYRO went off and we were TAPED from San Diego, California! "Word Life" immediately hit the PA system after the pyro ended. The fans got to their feet and gave John Cena a loud ovation as he appeared on the stage.
Michael Cole: Welcome fans to SMACKDOWN! Tonight either John Cena or Chris Benoit will be taking on Brock Lesnar for the WWE Title.
Tazz: That's right Cole, and if Benoit doesn't win...that's it, no more opportunities for him! You don't think Lesnar and Heyman are afraid of Benoit do ya Cole?
Michael Cole: I'd say its obvious that they're terrified of Benoit.
Prematch Thuganomics
John Cena entered the ring wearing a San Diego Padres jersey and hat along with his usual chain and padlock. He was handed a microphone as his music came to a stop. The crowd cooled down to allow him to speak.
John Cena: Yo, yo, yo, it's time to rock San Diego - Thuganomics style
Heyman thinks he can see me? What the Hell number did he dial?
That's 1-800-WORDLIFE, and don't worry, that numbers toll-free.
Come get yo ass kicked, the first 20 minutes are free.
Everyone knows I won last week, those refs are blind
Look at the video...slow motion, fast foward, and rewind
It's clear who the real winner was, and he's not from the great white North
No, its the Great White Hope and and its time to put my plan forth
Two asses gonna be beat tonight and I'll be leavin San Diego the champ
I'll have the belt around my waist and I'll throw the two hands up on the ramp
Cuz I'm so hot it's like I'm runnin' a fever
Now I've got a Canadian Wolverine, but I'd rather have a beaver.
Cena threw the mic down and threw up the Word Life symbol as "Rabid" hit the PA system. (83%)
John Cena vs. Chris Benoit
Good, hard fought match between two loose allies. Benoit had Cena in the corner and was hitting him with several knife-edge chops. Benoit backed away as Cena stumbled out of the corner, clenching his now red chest. Benoit met Cena with a boot to the midsection, doubling Cena over. He then executed a [bb]snap suplex to Cena. Benoit got up and the slit throat gesture and then climbed to the top turnbuckle. He came off the top looking for the swandive headdbutt, but Cena rolled out of the way just in time. Both men slowly got back to there feet at the sametime. Cena hit Benoit with hard lefts and rights, but Benoit fired back looking for a right hand of his own, but Cena ducked and then executed a back suplex to Benoit. Cena went for the pin, but only got a two.
Benoit was back up and was sent into the ropes by Cena. Benoit ducked Cena's clothesline attempt and bounced off the opposite ropes. However, as he was coming back at Cena, Cena lifted him up onto his shoulders in position for the F-U! But before Cena could hit it, Benoit countered, bringing Cena to the mat in the Crippler Crossface! The fans were cheering for both men as Cena struggled to fight his way toward the ropes. Cena finally grabbed the bottom rope after being in the Crossface for about a minute. Benoit let go of the hold and dragged Cena to the center of the ring where he went for the pin. One, Two, Thre....Cena got his shoulder up. Benoit got back up and pulled Cena up with him. However, Cena fought Benonit off with some jabs to the midsection.
The fans began to boo as Brock Lesnar walked out onto the stage, watching the match. Cena lifted Benoit up into a stalled verticle suplex and did the "You Can't See Me" sign while holding Benoit up in the air. He dropped Benoit to the mat and rolled over onto him for a pin. One, Two, Benoit kicked out. Cena backed off, alloing Benoit to use his own energy to pull himself up. Once Benoit was up, Cena came up from behind and hit him with The Throwback. Cena once again goes for the pin. One, Two, Thre...Benoit managed to get his shoulder up. Lesnar began to slowly walk down the ramp to the ring.
Cena pulled Benoit up and Irish Whipped him into the ropes. Benoit came back off the ropes as Cena took a swing with his right hand, but Benoit ducked and went behind Cena....GERMAN SUPLEX! Benoit followed through, connecting with three rolling Germans before letting go after the third. However, Benoit was unable to make the pin as he was too exhausted and he too was slow to get up. Benoit crawled to the ropes near the ramp to help pull himself up as the ref went over to check on Cena. Benoit pulled himself up using the ropes as Brock Lesnar jumped onto the apron. Lesnar grabbed Benoit and dropped him throat first across the top rope as Cena was gettiing up. Cena nor the ref saw what Lesnar did...the now groggy Benoit stumbled into Cena's clutches. Cena lifted Benoit up onto his shoulders and dropped him to the mat with the F-U. He immediately went for the pin. One, Two, Three.
Winner - John Cena via interferance
Overall: 82
Crowd: 83
Match: 82
Lesnar slid back into the ring with a steel chair and slammed it across Cena's back as the ref was raising his hand. Lesnar lifted Cena up onto his shoulders and hit him with The F-5, much to the disapproval of the San Diego crowd.
Michael Cole: John Cena will face Brock Lesnar for the title later tonight, but what condition will Cena be in????
:::Commercials:::
Coming back from the commercials, Michael Cole and Tazz are seen at the announce booth, both with very serious expressions on their faces.
Michael Cole: We want to take this moment before continuing on with Smackdown! to make everyone aware of the current condition of the WWE Chairman, Vince McMahon. If you haven't heard yet, Vince McMahon was involved in a terrible car accident and he's still in critical condition. Linda has stepped down from her position as CEO in order to be with him...and she has left Shane and Stephanie McMahon both in charge.
Tazz: I know we like to mess around a lot here on Smackdown!, but this is a very serious situation, and our thoughts and prayers are with the McMahons as they try to make it through this difficult time.
Michael Cole: That's right Tazz, we ask all the fans to keep their Vince in their prayers during this Holiday Season...thank you...
:::Commercials:::
Getting Another Shot
The screen came back in finding Eddie Guerrero in the locker room when Chavo came limping into the room on his crutch. Chavo looked quite happy to see his uncle, but Eddie was busy looking through his bag and didn't pay much attention...
Chavo Guerrero: Eddie!
Eddie Guerrero: What is it Chavito? I thought I told you I was sorry about taking your crutch...
Chavo Guerrero: Huh? Oh forget about it Eddie! I got GREAT news!
Guerrero turned to face Chavo, interested in what he had to say.
Eddie Guerrero: What is it essa?
Chavo Guerrero: I talked Heyman into giving us another shot at the Tag Titles!
Eddie Guerrero: Odalay Essa! That's great Chavito! Who are we facin'?
Chavo Guerrero: We? Are you loco Eddie? I can't fight on this leg! You're gonna be up against one of those Team Lesnar guys...
Eddie Guerrero: Well it don't matter essa, Los Guerreros are getting those belts back no matter who we gotta go through!
Eddie gave Chavo a pat on the back before leaving the locker room. (82%)
Michael Cole: And that member of Team Lesnar that Eddie is facing is none other than the mammoth MATT MORGAN!
Tazz: That's gonna be a huge size disadvantage for Eddie, I hope he knows what he's getting himself into.
Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. Sakoda (w/Tajiri & Akio)
A bit of a letdown quality wise, and the crowd wasn't into the mat at all. After Rey got his usual entrance pop, the crowd pretty much went dead quiet. Sakoda had Rey in the middle of the ring with a rear chinlock applied. Rey began to fight his way out of the hold even without the crowd support. Rey hit a few elbows to Sakoda's midsection to release Sakoda's grip. He grabbed Sakoda's arm, springboarded off the ropes, and took him to the mat with an armdrag. Sakoda rolled back to his feet, only to be sent back down to the mat with a dropkick. Sakoda got back up again and ran at Mysterio, but Mysterio hit him with a drop toe hold, sending Sakoda throat first across the middle ropes. Rey ran and hit Sakoda with the 6-1-9! Tajiri immediately jumped onto the apron, distracting the ref.
Rey waited for Sakoda to get back up so he could hit the West Coast Pop, but Akio grabbed Rey Mysterio's legs and pulled him down off the apron so that Rey's head smacked the apron. Akio rolled Rey back in and followed him in. Sakoda was back up as Rey stumbled to his feet. Akio and Sakoda grabbed Rey and hit him with the Double STO. Akio slid out of the ring as Tajiri jumped down off the apron. Sakoda made the pinfall. One, Two, Three.
Winner - Sakoda
Overall: 65
Crowd: 51
Match: 79
(Crowd reaction suffered b/c it was let down after being pumped up for the first match - Sakoda gained overness)
The bell rang and the ref raised Sakoda's arm in victory. Tajiri and Akio entered the ring...
Michael Cole: Sakoda just picked up a huge win thanks to Tajiri and Akio!
Sakoda and Akio each held one of Mysterio's arms as Tajiri got right in his face holding the Cruiserweight Title. He trash talked him until Jamie Noble came running down to the ring to make the save for Mysterio. Tajiri, Sakoda, and Akio dropped Rey and darted out of the ring and headed back up the ramp as Noble checked on Rey Mysterio.
Michael Cole: Both Noble and Rey Mysterio still have unfinished business with this group of Japanese stars calling themselves Kyo Dai.
:::Commercials::::
Heyman Going Back On His Word?
Paul Heyman was in his office as Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas, The World's Greatest Tag Team, entered. Heyman stood up and greeted them with a smile.
Paul Heyman: Charlie! Shelton! What can I do for you two?
Charlie Haas: Hey Paul, we just wanted to say that we're glad we're back on the same page now.
Shelton Benjamin: Yeah, and since we're friends again...we kinda, uh, we kinda wanted to ask you a favor?
Paul Heyman: Well we did get off to a rough start when I first became GM, but how can I stay mad at you two? Haha, anything you want! Name it!
Charlie Haas: We want a shot at the Tag Titles!
Shelton Benjamin: Next Week!
Paul Heyman: You know what guys, YOU GOT IT!
Charlie and Shelton each smiled and looked at each other and they gave each other high five in celebration...but suddenly Heyman remebered something...
Paul Heyman: Oh wait...I told the Guerreros they could have a title shot if Eddie could beat Matt Morgan tonight...
Charlie Haas: But...
Paul Heyman: But you know what, there's no chance in Hell Eddie's gonna beat a member of Team Lesnar! So don't worry about it! The title shot is yours!
Shelton Benjamin: Haha! Thanks Paul, you're the best GM ever!
Heyman shook the hands of both members of the World's Greatest Tag Team as the screen switched back to the ring. (72%)
Michael Cole: Heyman seems confident that Matt Morgan will beat Eddie Guerrero.
Tazz: Well who can blame him Cole, look at the size differential.
Michael Cole: But what if Eddie does win? Heyman's going to have to deal with an angry couple of Guerreros.
Eddie Guerrero (w/Chavo Guerrero) vs. Matt Morgan
Eddie managed to carry Matt to an alright match, considering it is Matt Morgan. It was moslty Matt Morgan using his generic big man moves and Eddie selling the heck out of them. Morgan lifted Eddie up into a Gorilla Press and then dropped him midsection first across the ropes. Eddie hung for a few seconds on the top rope before flopping back down to the mat. Morgan grabbed Eddie's hair and pulled him up to his feet. He then Irish Whipped Eddie into the corner, and followed him in with a clothesline. Morgan held Eddie in the corner, and hit him with several knees to the midsection. Morgan then brought his boot up to Eddie's throat and began to choke him with it. The ref gave Morgan a five count and he released the choke.
Morgan backed away from the corner as Eddie came charging out. Morgan went for a backdrop, but Eddie flipped over and landed on his feet. Morgan turned to face Eddie and got caught with a dropkick to the chest. Morgan stumbled backwards back into the corner. Eddie ran in and climbed onto Morgan and began to pound on Morgan's head as the crowd counted along. One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine....Morgan walked out of the corner, still holding Eddie...then fell backwards so that Eddie's head smacked the top turnbuckle. Morgan pulled Eddie to the center of the ring and then dropped an elbow down across his chest and went for the pin. One, Two, Eddie kicked out. Morgan said it was time to finish Eddie off so he set him up for the Powerbomb. He lifted Eddie up, but Eddie gave Morgan a poke to the eye to counter the powerbomb. Morgan fell backwards to the mat with Eddie landing ontop of him.
With Morgan down on the mat, Eddie scaled to the top turnbuckle and went for the Frog Splash! Unfortunately for Eddie, Morgan rolled out of the way and Eddie hit nothing but canvas. Morgan pulled himself up and walked over to Eddie. He began to pull Eddie up and set him up for the Powerbomb again, but Chavo jumped onto the apron and taunted Morgan with his crutch. Morgan walked away from Eddie and began to mouth off to Chavo as Eddie was able to get back to his feet. Eddie came up behind Morgan and shoved him into Chavo! Chavo and Morgan collide heads, sending Chavo off the apron and smashing into the safety barrier. The collision allowed Eddie to roll up Morgan and grab a handful of tights! One, Two, Three!
Winner - Eddie Guerrero
Overall: 72
Crowd: 73
Match: 73
Michael Cole: Los Guerreros have earned a title shot!
Tazz: But The World's Greatest Tag Team are suppose to get that shot! Heyman's got some 'splainin' to do!
After the match, Eddie celebrated the victory as Chavo limped into the ring holding his head and began arguing with Eddie once again.
Michael Cole: The Guerreros continue to have family issues, it looks like Chavo wasn't too happy about what Eddie did to win the match.
Tazz: Well Chavo's crippled Cole, first Eddie takes a crippled-man's crutch, now he uses a crippled-man as weapon!
Eddie shrugged off Chavo's complaints as he left the ring, leaving Chavo hobbling after him...
:::Commercials:::
JVC Extreme Blast of the Night by JVC Kaboom BoxIn the back, Heyman is promising to make Shannon Moore (taped ribs and all) a star again - this time against Nathan Jones.....
Another corner whip, and - you know the equation: corner whip + blind charge = boot to the face. Jones responds by throwing Moore 2/3 across the ring, rib-first. Owch. Jones then beels Moore over the top and sends him back in for 2 before picking him up. Jones hits the gut-wrench suplex before ending this one in short order.
Moore's Big Break?
Paul Heyman looked concerned in his office, as can be expected when your plans just completely backfired in your face. The office door opened again and this time it was Shannon Moore who entered Heyman's office. For the time being, Heyman's concerned look was replaced with an evil grin.
Shannon Moore: You...you wanted to see me boss?
Paul Heyman: Well if it isn't my little superstar! Shannon, you've made me proud the last couple of weeks!
Shannon Moore: Um...thanks...but, listen, I appreciate you trying to make me a star and everything...but becoming a star...its, um...it's too painfull.
Paul Heyman: Shannon! Don't be silly! You've made me so proud that I'm going to give you a TITLE SHOT tonight!
Normally that would make someone excited, Shannon, however, was afraid to ask.
Shannon Moore: Tonight Shannon, tonight will be your BIG BREAK! Because tonight you will be getting a UNITED STATES TITLE SHOT againgst THE BIG SHOW! And its NEXT! So get out there and show the world what you're made of!
Shannon Moore looked very worried and concerned as Heyman gave him a little shove out of the office. (91%)
Tazz: Haha! Poor Shannon! He's gonna get a break alright! Probably his back!
Michael Cole: What did Shannon do to deserve these matches he's been getting?
WWE United States Title Match
The Big Show© vs. Shannon Moore
Well this one certainly sucked. The crowd was just about dead silent in this one as Big Show destroyed Shannon. Moore went right after Show from the start, attempting several clotheslines, but only bouncing right off Show, who laughed at Moore's efforts. Moore then hit Show with a couple of dropkicks, but Big Show just yawned. Moore bounced off the ropes and leaped at Big Show, but Show caught him and then slammed Moore to the mat with a sidewalk slam. Big Show grabbed a handful of Shannon's hair and lifted him back up to his feet. He then leaned Moore back, lifted his own leg and then dropped it across Moore's chest as he fell to the mat.
Big Show hooked a leg...One, Two, Thre...Big Show pulled Moore up off the mat. Big Show laughed as he grabbed Moore by the troat and pulled him back up to his feet. Moore fought off the Chokeslam with several kicks to Show's gut. Show released Moore, who quickly bounced off the ropes and ran at Big Show, but Show caught him off the ropes by the throat, lifted Moore HIGH into the air and slammed him to the mat with purpose in a HARD Chokeslam! Big Show pinned Moore with one hand. One, Two, Three.
Winner - The Big Show
Overall: 57
Crowd: 48
Match: 67
:::Commercials:::
Back from commercials, we are shown Cole and Tazz at ringside.
Michael Cole: Welcome back fans, we have just learned what Heyman has done to solve his number one contendership to the Tag Titles problem.
Tazz: That's right Cole, cuz next week it's going to be a Triple Threat match for the WWE Tag Team Titles!
Michael Cole: Next week it's The Basham Brothers vs. Los Guerreros vs. The World's Greatest Tag Team! But now, let's look at the tale of the tape for tonight's main event!
Cole and Tazz showed us the Tale of the Tape for Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena.
Michael Cole: It looks like Brock Lesnar has the upperhand on Cena in most respects for this match. Plus Cena had grueling match against Chris Benoit earlier tonight!
Tazz: I wouldn't count Cena out Cole, he won't hesitate to use the chain of his and that's a momentum swinger.
Michael Cole: Well it's time Tazz, let's go to the ring for the Main Event!
WWE Title Match
Brock Lesnar© vs. John Cena
The crowd was really behind John Cena in this one as the two went back and forth the entire match. Lesnar had Cena down on the mat and was putting the boots to his back. Lesnar grabbed Cena and placed him a Boston Crab. Cena tried to fought his way to the ropes quickly. Lesnar let go, but he didn't let up. He grabbed Cena and began choking him across the middle rope. The ref counted to five and pulled Lesnar off. Cena stumbled to his feet using the ropes, and turned around into one of Lesnar's DEVISTATING clotheslines. Lesnar laughed as he pulled Cena up to his feet. He sent Cena into the ropes and caught him in a bearhug as he came off the ropes. Lesnar put all his force into the bearhug as Cena began to slowly pass out. The ref checked on Cena by lifting his arm...it fell once. He lifted it again...twice....the third time...it stayed up! The fans were clapping to get behind Cena. He began attempting to escape the hold as he slammed fists into Lesnar's head. However, Lesnar turned the bearhug into a belly-to-belly suplex, sending Cena hard to the mat. Lesnar went for the pin...One, Two, Th...Cena put his foot on the ropes.
Lesnar pulled Cena back up and hooked him for a German Suplex. However, Cena hit three back elbows to escape Lesnar's hold. Cena turned around and gave Lesnar a kick to the midsection to double him over. He then bounced off the ropes and hit The Throwback to Lesnar. Cena went for the pin. One, Two, kickout. Lesnar rolled back to his feet and Cena dropped him back down with a dropkick. Cena bounced off the ropes and then came down onto Lesnar with a fistdrop. Cena went for the pin. One, Two, kickout. Lesnar began to pull himself up, and Cena lifted him up for the F-U, but Lesnar blocked it and slid down Cena's back. Cena turned around into a kick to the midsection from Lesnar. Lesnar lifted Cena up for the F-5, but this time Cena countered and slid down Lesnar's back and rolled Lesnar up! One, Two, Thre...kickout.
Both men were back up and Cena ran at Lesnar and went for a crossbody. However, Lesnar caught him and then executed a backbreaker to Cena. Lesnar grabbed Cena and began to pull him up, but Cena hit him with a jawbreaker while he tried to pull him up! Lesnar stumbled around on his feet...Cena picked him up on his shoulders for the F-U! But as Cena spun Lesnar around, Lesnar's feet hit the ref! The ref went down as Cena executed the F-U to Lesnar! Cena went for the pin as the FANS counted..ONE, TWO, THREE! Cena got up, frustrated that the ref was down...but he rolled out of the ring and walked over to his chain. He wrapped the chain in his fist and slid back into the ring. Lesnar slowly began to get up, but Cena nailed him across the head with the chain! Lesnar was out cold!
Cena slid the chain to the corner of the ring and then walked over to the ref. He lifted the ref up and gave him a couple slaps across the face to wake up him. The ref was revived and Cena rolled Lesnar over and went for the pin. The groggy ref slowly made the count...One........Two......Thre....the ref was pulled out of the ring by Paul Heyman! The ref yelled at Heyman, but Heyman argued with the ref, pointing the chain out to the ref and saying Cena used it. Cena ran off the ropes and hit a baseball slide to Heyman! Cena grabbed Heyman and rolled him into the ring! Cena climbed back in as Heyman tried to run away, but Cena grabbed him. Cena lifted Heyman onto his shoulders! But Lesnar was back up and kicked Cena right between the legs. Cena dropped Heyman and then was lifted onto Lesnar's shoulders for The F-5! The ref was back in the ring as Lesnar went for the pin. One, Two, Three!
Winner - Brock Lesnar
Overall: 84
Crowd: 89
Match: 75
Michael Cole: That damn Paul Heyman has taken away Cena's opportunity! He was so close!
Heyman and Lesnar celebrated in the ring as the fans booed both of them loudly. Suddenly, "All Grown Up" hit the PA system. The fans cheered as Stephanie McMahon walked out onto the stage with a microphone in hand.
Michael Cole: It's Stephanie McMahon!
Tazz: What is she doing here?
Stephanie McMahon: Didn't expect to see me here did ya Paul? I may have been fired as the GM of Smackdown!, but now I've got a new job. I'm the new CEO of the WWE and that means I am your boss Paul! And guess what, YOU'RE FIRED!
Heyman was livid inside the ring, as was Lesnar. The crowd, however, had quite the opposite reaction as they were cheering loudly. Lesnar grabbed a microphone...
Brock Lesnar: YOU CAN'T DO THAT!
Stephanie McMahon: I can and did! And that's not all I'm doing tonight! You got lucky to have successfully defended your title tonight...but you may not be so lucky next week because you WILL be defending it again!
Brock Lesnar: IT DON'T MATTER! I'LL DESTROY WHOEVER YOU PUT IN FRONT OF ME!
Stephanie McMahon: Well I'm glad you feel that way, because the person your defending your belt against is fresh off suspension thanks to me...and I'd like you to meet him!
From the crowd, Hardcore Holly came into the ring armed with a chair. Lesnar turned around and Holly smashed the chair right across Brock's head. Brock hit the mat hard....Holly then gave Heyman a chair shot just for the heck of it.
Michael Cole: What a night! Stephanie's back! Heyman's gone! And next week its Hardcore Holly vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE Title!
"All Grown Up" played again. The screen faded to the WWE logo as Hardcore Holly held Lesnar's Title up in one hand while holding the chair in the other. (91%)
End Show.
Overall - 78%
Quick Results
John Cena def. Chris Benoit
Sakoda def. Rey Mysterio Jr.
Eddie Guerrero def. Matt Morgan
Big Show def. Shannon Moore
Brock Lesnar def. John Cena
Highlight of the Night - Stephanie's Return (91%)
Match of the Night - John Cena vs. Chris Benoit (82 match rating)
Flop of the Night - Big Show vs. Shannon Moore (57%)
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That...and according to WWE.com, Billy Gunn is from Orlando, Fl. And we know WWE.com doesn't lie.
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WWE: Southeast
Main Eventers
Goldberg
The Rock
Upper Mid-Carders
Big Show
Billy Gunn
Lita
Matt Hardy
Mid-Carders
Brian Christopher
Eugene
Hardcore Holly
The Hurricane
Jamie Noble
Jazz
Lower Mid-Carders
John Heidenreich
Orlando Jordan
Rodney Mack
Shannon Moore
Managers
Ric Flair
Theodore Long
Sable
Non-Wrestlers
Stephanie McMahon
Announcers
Josh Matthews
Gene Okerland
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December 9th
2:33 PM
San Diego, California
Stephanie McMahon was what was going to her office of the night with Smackdown! tapings in San Diego, California. She had already met with the writers earlier about how the show would unfold, because this was the same show that was suppose to happen last week but was cancelled due to the accident - most of the show had already been written and planned. However, Stephanie had made a few changes. Some changes she was really proud of and thought the fans would LOVE.
She was determined to make Shane look stupid. He really was full of himself, thinking he could run the WWE without her. He'd lose his head if it wasn't for her. What had he done to deserve a spot as even Co-CEO? She had been doing much better work over the past few years, in her opinion anyway.
Stephanie's secretary, Jessie, walked into the office.
Jessie: Mrs. McMahon, there's someone here to see you.
Stephanie McMahon: Who is it? They don't have an appointment.
Jessie: No mam, it's Paul Heyman.
Stephanie McMahon: ....Oh....uhm, what does he want?
Jessie: He's very upset Mrs. McMahon, and he is demanding to see you...right now.
Stephanie McMahon: Well...tell him that I'm in a very important meeting right now. Tell him to see me after the tapings.
Jessie: Yes mam.
Jessie turned and left the room as Stephanie brought her hand up to her forehead and gave it a little massage. She knew what Paul was here to see her about, but she didn't feel like listening to him right now. What's done is done.
Ring. Ring. Ring. Ring.
The sound of the phone didn't really help Stephanie's headache, but the Caller ID said that it was her husband, and she hadn't talked to him since Saturday so she would have to take the call.
Stephanie McMahon: Hello? Hey baby....calm down....what's wrong.
Paul Levesque's voice over the phone was full of anger and spite. He was still upset about being kicked out of the creative meeting by Shane. No one had ever done anything like that to him before and perhaps he was afraid of the direction Triple H would take if he had no control over him. Levesque, much like his wife, craved the spotlight and hated having someone else his character being decided by others. And he deffinately wasn't happy about allowing Kane to sit up right after taking The Pedigree.
Stephanie McMahon: Shane did WHAT? What do you mean he kicked you out of the meeting? What did you do?......well of course you did nothing wrong. Listen, I'll talk to Shane and I'm sure you'll be invited to the next one with open arms. Don't worry about it hun, I have it all under control. I'll fix this. Alright, I'll see you tomorrow...bye hun.
Stephanie hung up the phone and buried her head in her hands. What the Hell was Shane doing? He knew that Paul was a big part of the creative meetings. He had no right to kick him out like that. He's already abusing his power, she thought. Or...maybe Shane was doing it just because he was her husband and this was some way of getting to her.
She groaned...this job was tougher than she thought. Her headache augmented as she could hear Paul Heyman's screaming at Jessie...well...atleast it would all be better after tonight.
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Raw
December 8, 2003
Live from Anaheim, California
Hosted by: JR & Jerry "The King" Lawler
Highlights from Last Week: Mick Foley mad his return to WWE, announcing that Vince and Linda had hired him as a corporate consultant - Foley announced the Bring Back Stone Cold Petition and also that he was the new GM - All the firings of Foley (Test, Steiner, La Resistance, and Coach) - clips from the main event (RVD/HBK/Goldberg vs. Kane/Orton/Batista) - Foley telling Bischoff that the firings weren't real and that he was showing Bischoff what he's been like and then him shoving Mr. Socko down Bischoff's throat...
From the highlights, the Raw opening played and it then cut to the live arena where the PYRO went off. After panning around the crowd, the camera cut to JR and The King at the announce booth.
JR: Welcome to Raw fans, but we start things off tonight on a somber note as we have terrible news to bring you. Last Tuesday, Vince McMahon was on the way from Raw to Smackdown when his limo wrecked. Vince is currently in critical condition, and with Linda taking time to be with her husband recovering, Shane and Stephanie McMahon will be running the WWE.
The King: I've known the McMahons for a long time and I know this is going to be a difficult time for them, so our prayers are with them.
JR: I know what you mean King, it's going to be a tough time for all of us. But we're going to be strong and get through it together. But we'll keep you all updated on his condition...but for now we're going to get back to what we do best...
The New Co-GM Kicks Off Raw
Mick Foley's music hit the PA system with the sound of a car crash. The fans got to their feet and gave Foley a very loud ovation. In his hand, he carried a clipboard similar to the one he had last week. He entered the ring to the chant of "Foley, Foley!" which he smiled at. Once his music cut, Lillian Gracia handed him the microphone.
Mick Foley: Damn, its so great to be back in...ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA!
On cue, the crowd gave a loud pop for their city.
The King: Cheap pop!
Mick Foley: You guys sure know how to make a fella feel welcome! Well now, let's get RIGHT down to business. It turns out that I gave Eric Bischoff such a scare last week, he decided he'd take the night off! So tonight, its not the Eric Bischoff show...it's THE MICK FOLEY SHOW! First things first, the Stone Cold Petition went great last week and I've brought it this week for all the fans here to sign as well! And keep signing online at bringstonecoldback.wwe.com! With all of our support, he should be back in no time!
The fans popped loudly at the idea of Stone Cold being reinstated to Raw...
Mick Foley: But as for tonight's show...last week I announced that we would get to see Kane vs. Goldberg for the World Heavyweight Title...
Foley was interrupted as "Time To Play The Game" hit the PA system. Triple emerged from the back to louds boos from the Anaheim crowd. Triple H marched to the ring with a purpose, keeping his eyes locked on Foley. He climbed into the ring and demanded a microphone. He was given one and he got right in Foley's face.
Triple H: Foley?! ARE YOU CRAZY?!
Mick Foley: Well I certainly like to think so, yes.
Triple H: This isn't a time for games Foley, this is...
Mick Foley: Not a time for games? But you're the Game...if this isn't a time for games, what are you doing out here?
Triple H: Dammit Foley! I want to know why the Hell Kane is getting a title shot before Armageddon!
Mick Foley: I'm just giving the fans what they want to see Hunter. Let's face it, they've seen you lose to Goldberg enough.
Triple H's face strained with anger from Foley's verbal jab, but he controled himself...
Triple H: Oh you're funny Foley...but I'll tell you one thing, I'll be the one getting the last laugh. Evolution isn't going to stand by and watch you abuse your power every week. So don't let your power go to your head, or you'll have to answer to us.
Mick Foley: Evolution? Oh yeah, that reminds me...they've got a match of their own tonight too! It's going to be Randy Orton and Batista teaming up against Shawn Michaels and ROB VAN DAM! Oh and Triple H, keep your huge nose out of the main event tonight, or you'll be left out of Armageddon's title match!
Triple H's face was red with anger as he continued to look Foley right in the eye. Foley just smiled...
Mick Foley: Oh and Hunter...HAVE A NICE DAY!
Foley's music hit once again as he walked away from Triple H. Foley rolled out of the ring and walked back up the ramp, hi-fiving the fans on the way, leaving an angry HHH in the ring. (86%)
:::Commercials:::
JR: Welcome back to Raw fans, tonight we have a huge main event as Goldberg defends the World Heavyweight Title against the monster, KANE!
The King: And we just found out...RVD & Shawn Michaels team up to take on Evolution's Batista & Randy Orton!
JR: We'll also get to see some intergender tag as Molly & Matt Hardy will take on Lita & Christian. And you have to wonder if Lita is aware of what we found out last week that Christian and Jericho were just playing poor Trish and her!
The King: Playing them? Christian and Jericho are true gentlemen JR, I don't know what you saw. But I remember seeing Christian helping Lita up after Molly threw her into the ringsteps. You call that playing?
JR: Nevermind King, but first tonight we kick things off with a preview to Tag Team Turmoil!
Fatal Four Way Match
Bubba Ray Dudley vs. Garrison Cade vs. Val Venis (w/Female Escorts) vs. Rosey
This one was all over the place from the opening bell, with all four brawling inside and outside the ring. Cade came off the ropes at Rosey, but Rosey lifted him up and dropped him with a Samoan Drop. He went for the pin, but Venis quickly broke it up. Venis hit Rosey with some hard right hands as he pulled him off the mat, but Rosey absorbed them and decked Venis with a right of his own. Meanwhile, Bubba Ray pulled Cade up and hit him with the Dusty Rhodes punches, but when he went for the final punch, Cade evaded him by poking Bubba in the eyes.
The match continued with Cade trying to cheat his way to victory. This started make Bubba Ray, Venis, and Rosey upset...so they ganged up on him. Cade came off the ropes and went for a clothesline to Bubba Ray, but he ducked and hit the Bubba Bomb out of nowhere. Cade was out on his back on the mat as both Rosey and Val Venis climbed a turnbuckle. Rosey showed his superhero skills as he flew threw the air and the big man splashed down onto Cade. Rosey rolled out of the way as Val Venis came off the top with The Money Shot. Venis stayed on going for the pin, but Dudley and Rosey broke that up before the 2.
Rosey and Bubba Ray each grabbed Venis and hit him with a double flapjack. Rosey and Bubba Ray then began to exchange punches until Bubba Ray got the upper hand and he sent Rosey into the ropes. As Rosey came back off the ropes, Bubba Ray caught him with a sleeper hold. Bubba Ray put on as much pressure as he could, but Rosey began to fight it off and finally hit him with a jawbreaker...Bubba Ray stumbled back into Garrison Cade, who rolled him up and grabbed a handful of tights and put his feet on the ropes without the ref seeing. Rosey was still shaken from the sleeper and wasn't back to his feet yet...One, Two, Three!
Winner - Garrison Cade
Overall: 69
Crowd: 67
Match: 72
JR: Garrison Cade with a huge pinfall over one half of the tag champions going into Armageddon! We'll have another preview to this all out brawl for the belts later...
The Bet Continues?
Backstage, Lita was preparing for her match later on in the night, when Chris Jericho walked into the locker room. Lita was a bit startled to see Jericho, but she smiled when she saw him.
Lita: Hey Chris, don't you know this is the GIRL'S locker room.
Chris Jericho: Yeah...um, have you seen Trish?
Lita: No, not since last week.
Chris Jericho: Yea...she was suppose to meet me after the show last week, but I couldn't find her. And she hasn't returned my calls. I'm very worried...
Lita: That's strange, especially after she said that last Monday would be a special night.
Chris Jericho: Um yeah, well if you see her, tell her I'm looking for her.
Lita: I will...
Jericho turned and left the locker room, leaving Lita with a very concerned look on her face...
:::Commercials:::
WWE - Sting of the Night by YJ StingerBPP’s music hits, and he comes out with Test and Stacy. BPP says that even though Stacy is Test’s property, they share everything. So, they think that Stacy needs a reminder of what her job is. So, they want her to kiss both of their asses. Foley comes out before she does, and has her come to the entrance way to consult him. Foley says that it is disgusting how Test and Steiner treat Stacy. So, he wants to change that. Test wonders how, since it is in his contract that Stacy is his property. Foley says that it was in his contract, because he is now fired. Steiner then says that they are tag partners, and Test can’t be fired. So, Foley fires Steiner!
Payback
The sirens hit the PA system as Scott Steiner and Test came walking out to some decent heel heat...even more when the crowd saw they were forcefully pulling the beautiful Stacy Keibler along behind them. All three entered the ring and Steiner grabbed the microphone.
Scott Steiner: Last week Mick Foley tried to pull one over on us...saying we were FIRED! Well nobody fires the Big Booty Daddy, and Mick Foley knew better. That's the REAL reason he changed his mind! He was afraid of these peaks!
Test: That's right, and furthermore...YOU STACY! It was your fault we were even fired in the first place! You showed the your not loyalty to those who OWN YOU! You're going to regret that!
Scott Steiner: Now before we were so rudely interrupted last week, I believe you were bout to get down on your kenes and pucker up and kiss the Big Bad Booty....
Test: And if you don't start performing your duties to me, you're going to have to do worse things than kissing our ass. So be thankful that this is all your punishment is for now...so PUCKER UP BABY!
Test and Scott Steiner turn and bend over much like they did last week and pull their pants down just enough to reveal their asscheeks to the crowd. Stacy looked disgusted as she got down on her knees...but before she could perform the duty, Lance Storm and Val Venis came running down to the ring.
JR: Storm & Venis are making the save for Stacy?
The King: What are they doing here?
JR: Val & Lance are ladies men, they must not want to see Stacy be forced into this situation!
Storm and Venis slid into the ring and went right at Steiner and Test. Because they were literally caught with their pants down, Venis and Storm easily sent them to the mat and rolling out of the ring to safety, struggling to get their pants back up. Venis and Storm tried to approach Stacy, but Test grabbed her by her legs and pulled her from the ring. Steiner and Test headed back up the ramp shouting at Storm and Venis...
:::Commercials:::
Storm was already in the ring and ready for the next match to preview the Tag Team Turmoil.
Fatal Four Way Match
D-Von Dudley vs. Mark Jindrak vs. Lance Storm vs. The Hurricane
Much like the first preview earlier, this one was also all over the place. D-Von and Jindrak really went at each other for most of the match, D-Von trying to get some redemption for Bubba Ray's loss earlier. Storm bounces off the ropes and caught Storm with the Shining Wizard. He quickly went for the pin. One, Two, Th...D-Von broke it up. D-Von pulled Hurricane up and dropped him to the mat with a bodyslam. He then climbed to the top turnbuckle looking for a diving headbutt, but Mark Jindrak got up and shoved D-Von off the top. D-Von fell to the apron, hit it hard, and then fell to the floor outside the ring.
Jindrak gave a cocky smile as he saw D-Von lying on the floor outside the ring. He turned around as Hurricane began getting back up to his feet, bu Jindrak laid him back out with a clothesline.
Meanwhile, Garrison Cade made his way down to the ring as D-Von was trying to pull himself up. Cade stalks over D-Von and waits for him to get up, but before he could do anything, Bubba Ray had made it back down and hit Cade from behind. Bubba threw Cade into the safety barrier and began stomping a mudhole in him. The ref left the ring to try and break up the fight between Bubba and Cade...
Jindrak planted Hurricane with a DDT, while Storm was getting up. Val Venis came down to the ring and slid in. Jindrak raised his hands cockily as he walked away from Hurricane, and was hit with a clothesline from Val Venis. Storm climbed out onto the apron as Venis lifted Jindrak up in the air. Storm then came into the ring and hit the elevated Jindrak with a springboard dropkick. Jindrak hit the mat hard. Storm lifted Hurricane up as Val Venis climbed to the top turnbuckle. Storm hit a snap suplex to Hurricane, and rolled out of the way so Venis could hit the Money Shot. As Venis was getting up, Rosey now hit the ring. Rosey hit Storm and Venis with a Rolling Double Clothesline. Rosey pulled Venis up and hit him with The Samoan Drop.
D-Von got into the ring and ran right at Rosey with a clothesline that sent both men over the top rope to the floor. The ref finally gave up on breaking up the fight between Bubba and Cade and re-entered the ring as Storm crawled over and crawled onto Mark Jindrak. One, Two, Three.
Winner - Lance Storm
Overall: 73
Crowd: 69
Match: 77
JR: Storm capitalizes and wins the match! The Tag Team Turmoil match at Armageddon will be chaotic.
All four teams continued their brawl after the bell, but road agents and other staff members ran to the ring to seperate them...
Y2J & Version 1 Converse
The screen switched to backstage where Jericho was continuing his search for Trish, when he ran into Matt Hardy warming up for the intergender tag match.
Matt Hardy: Well, well, well...if it isn't Y2J himself! What's up?
Chris Jericho: Hey Matt, I'm looking for Trish, have you seen her?
Matt Hardy: Can't say that I have, but how's the bet coming along?
Chris Jericho: It was going GREAT! I was going to win it last week, but Trish just disappeared.
Matt Hardy: Well hey, remember if there's anything I can do to help you win the bet..I owe you one after you set up everything with me being able to show Lita what Mattitude is all about.
Jericho and Matt both laugh and they hi-five...
Chris Jericho: Well you could hit Christian below the belt a couple times tonight, that'd help me out a lot!
Matt Hardy: Haha, you got it...
Just then, Molly walked into the shot and approached Matt...
Molly Holly: You ready?
Matt Hardy: Mattitude is ALWAYS ready!
With that, Jericho turned and continued his search as Matt and Molly headed to the ring...
:::Commercials:::
Intergender Tag Match
Molly Holly & Matt Hardy vs. Lita & Christian
JR announced that Lita vs. Molly Holly had been signed for Armageddon for the Women's Title. The women's involvement hurt this match, but Christian and Matt Hardy made up for it to make it an atleast decent match. Lita was in against Molly and things were starting to look good for her as she monkey flipped Molly out of the corner. Molly rolled back to her feet and Lita grabbed her and attempted an Irish Whip. Molly reversed it and sent Lita into the ropes where Matt Hardy grabbed her by the hair from the apron and pulled Lita to the mat forcefully. Christian climbed into the ring to protest, but the ref met him to stop him. Meanwhile, Matt climbed in and held Lita, allowing Molly to take some cheap shots at her. Matt climbed back onto the apron as the ref turned back around.
Molly continued to work over Lita until she climbed to the top turnbuckle looking for the Molly Go-Round. However, Lita moved and Molly hit the matt butt first. This allowed Lita to make the crawl over to the corner and make the tag to Christian. Christian and Matt Hardy entered the ring and went right at each other. Christian got the upperhand and hit the falling reverse DDT on Hardy. He went for the pin. One, Two, Thre...Hardy got his shoulder up. Christian began to pull Matt up, but Molly came over and gave Christian a low blow. This allowed Matt Hardy to grab Christian and hit him with the Side Effect. He went for the pin. One, Two, Thr...kickout.
Lita was back up and came in and met Molly Holly with a kick to the midsection. Molly doubled over and Lita dropped her with a DDT. Hardy grabbed Lita from behind by her hair and turned her to face him. However, Lita brought her knee up into Matt's groin. Matt's eyes buldged as he doubled over in pain. Christian was back up and took advantage and hit The Unprettier to Matt. He went for the pin. One, Two, Three!
Winners - Lita & Christian
Overall: 77
Crowd: 80
Match: 72
Lita jumped up into Christian's arm in celebration. Christian had a huge smile on his face as the happy Lita celebrated in his arms. He put her down and raised her arm in victory, while Matt Hardy was stumbling to his feet. The angered Hardy ran and shoved Christian, sending him out of the ring. Hardy then once again grabbed a handful of Lita's hair. This time he pulled her down and hooked her head, signalling for the Twist of Fate!
JR: Don't do it Matt!
Christian grabbed Molly's Women's Title at ringside and slid back into the ring. He ran and nailed Hardy in the back of the head with the belt. Matt hit the mat as Lita quickly embraced Christian. Christian dropped the belt and escorted Lita from the ring, leaving Matt lying out cold in the ring.
:::Commercials:::
LUGZ Boot of the Week by LugzBooker gets Stacy in the ring, and has her do a Legs-a-rooni. Mark Henry storms out and nails Booker with 2 World’s Strongest Slams.
Booker T - Thuggin N' Buggin'?
Backstage, Terri was standing by with Booker T.
Terri: Booker T, you've got a big match at Armageddon against Mark Henry. Last week he attacked you from behind while you were celebrating a victory with Stacy. After receiving two World's Strongest Slam, how are you Booker?
Booker T: Man, I've never felt betta! But that PUNK won't be able to say the same thang when he's facing the FIVE TIME, FIVE TIME, FIVE TIME, FIVE TIME, FIVE TIME Dubbya-C-Dubbya Champion!
Terri: Well...
Just then, Theodore Long walked into the shot and pushed Terri out of the way, grabbing the microphone from her as he did.
Theodore Long: Hold on sista, I got some thangs I need to say to the Book. Lemme holla atcha playa...you've witnessed first hand what The World's Strongest Man Mark Henry is capable of and I know you're still achin in pain, belee dat. But I've got a proposition for ya playa...what if I told you we could forgo the match at Armageddon and you wouldn't have to worry about gettin' ya ass beat again.
Booker T: Sucka, watchu talkin' bout?
Theodore Long: Think about it Book, you may be a five-time WCW champion, but what have you done in the WWE? The reason you haven't succeeded here like you could have is because of WHITEY! But if you join me Book, we can stand up to whitey and you will get all the success you should have had to begin with! So, whaddaya say playa?
Booker T: Lemme think about it.........uhm NO!
Theodore Long: Wrong answer playa!
Just then, Mark Henry entered the scene from behind Booker T with a chair and smacked the chair across Booker T's back. Henry picked Booker T up and then ran with him, slamming him into the wall hard. Booker dropped to the floor as Mark Henry looked down at him. Theodore Long came over beside Henry.
Theodore Long: You're going to regret your decision....HOLLA!
Theodore Long and Mark Henry walked off, leaving Booker T out cold on the floor as some medics came over to help him. (78%)
The King: I guess Theodore Long wasn't feelin' Booker T's answer.
JR: I'm not sure if Booker T will be 100% come Armageddon...that was a dirty sneak attack!
Shawn Michaels & Rob Van Dam vs. Evolution (Orton & Batista) w/Ric Flair
As usual, Flair proved to be a real distraction at ringside for the faces. RVD started the match off against the man he will meet at Armageddon, Orton. They went back and forth for the opening minutes until RVD tagged in Michaels. HBK got the better of "The Legend Killer," but things began to turn around when Batista made a blind tag. He nailed the unsuspecting HBK with a killer clothesline. Once Evolution established control of the match, they kept HBK from making the fresh tag by illegal switches, double teaming, and Flair's interferance. Eventually, Randy Orton would go for the RKO, but HBK would block it and throw Orton into Batista. HBK made the rush to his corner where he tagged in the very fresh Rob Van Dam.
RVD came in as a house of flame and used his educated feet to take down both Batista and Orton. Orton got a jumping side kick right to his face, while RVD used a legsweep to take Batista off his feet. Once Batista was on the mat, RVD hit him with the Rolling Thunder. Batista clutched his ribs and rolled out of the ring. Orton climbed back up to his feet and caught an attempted kick from RVD...but RVD used his free leg to nail Orton with an enziguri. Orton fell to the mat on his back. RVD then scaled the top turnbuckle looking for the Five Star Frog Splash. However, Ric Flair jumped onto the apron and grabbed RVD's leg. RVD broke his leg free from Flair and kick him in the face. Ric Flair fell off the apron to the floor. Van Dam came off the top with the Five Star Frog Splash, but Orton rolled out of the way and RVD ate nothing but canvas.
HBK came around the ringside area where Flair was getting up and nailed him with the Sweet Chin Music to prevent further interferance. Unfortunately, Flair's distraction worked, as Batista was able to grab the unsuspecting HBK and throw him back first into the ring post. Back in the ring, RVD slowly began to stumble up from his missed Frog Splash, when Randy Orton caught him with the RKO. Orton went for the pin. One, Two, Three.
Winners - Evolution
Overall: 81
Crowd: 81
Match: 82
Orton got back up and motioned for Batista to come over to continue their assault. Orton lifted the defenseless RVD up and pushed him into Batista, who nailed RVD with a hard spinebuster.
JR: They've already won the match, but they're not letting up on RVD! This needs to stop!
They both began putting the boots to RVD's back...as Shawn Michaels got back into the ring from behind them. Orton got done stomping first and taunted the crowd before turning around and walking right into some Sweet Chin Music from HBK!
The King: Oh come on! That was a cheapshot!
Batista turned around to see Orton hitting the mat. Batista ran right at Michaels. He attempted a clothesline but Michaels ducked and ran into the ropes. He bounced off them and came back and hit Batista with a leaping forearm. Batista hit the mat and crawled to the ropes where he used them to help pull himself up. HBK started warming up for another Sweet Chin Music, but Flair had got back up at ringside and pulled Batista out to safety.
JR: Batista escapes the Sweet Chin Music tonight, but Armageddon could be a totally different story!
HBK checked on RVD as Evolution headed back up the ramp upset.
:::Commercials:::
Back from commercials, it was time for the card run down for Armageddon.
WWE World Heavyweight Title Match
Goldberg© vs. Triple H vs. Kane
Shawn Michaels vs. Batista
Intercontinental Title Match
Rob Van Dam© vs. Randy Orton
Booker T vs. Mark Henry
WWE Women's Title Match
Molly Holly © vs. Lita
WWE World Tag Title Match - Tag Team Turmoil
The Dudley Boyz(v) vs. Cade & Jindrak vs. Storm & Venis vs. Hurricane & Rosey
Who Will Win The Bet?
Christian walked back into the locker room to find Jericho getting ready to leave...
Christian: Hey man, where do you think you're going? Where's Trish at?
Chris Jericho: I don't know alright...
Christian: Woah, woah, woah...what happened? Haha! Last week you seemed so confident you were going to win!
Chris Jericho: She just got a little nervous, and who can blame her? Its perfectly normal for women to when it comes to getting Vitamin C. Besides, I'm still ahead of you.
Christian: Not so fast Chris...after Lita wins the Women's Title at Armageddon, I think she'll be in the celebrating mood, if you know what I mean. I have her eating out of my palm!
Chris Jericho: There's NO way you're going to win the bet Christian, I'm a SEXY BEAST and Trish can't resist me. She's just preparing herself for the MONSTER!
Christian: You keep thinkin' that Chris, you keep thinkin' that...but now if you excuse me, Lita's waiting for me...
Christian began to turn to leave but he walked right into Matt Hardy who walked into the locker room. Hardy greeted Christian with a rough shove.
Christian: Yo dude! What the Hell is your problem?
Before responding, Matt gave Christian another hard shove.
Matt Hardy: You want to know what my problem is? You hit me with that damn belt! That was not part of the agreement! This little bet of yours is getting out of control if its making you hit me with belts to get her in bed. I'm not going to be taking sacrifices for you. And besides, I've been there...it's really not that much to get excited over.
Christian tried to swing at Hardy, but Matt ducked and avoided Christian's attack.
Matt Hardy: Settle down! I've talked to Foley and we've got a match at Armageddon! We can settle our differences in the ring. So I'll see you Sunday...oh and tell Lita I said hey.
Hardy smirked as he turned and left the locker room, Christian tried to go after him, but Jericho held him back.
Chris Jericho: Cool it junior, what are you getting so worked up about...its not like she means anything.
Christian calmed down and Jericho let go of him. Christian stood up straight and cooly brushed himself off.
Christian: Yeah...but it's the principle of the matter...he's insulting my manhood...
Chris Jericho: Well stop worrying about him, and let Lita get some of that manhood of yours. Don't keep her waiting.
Christian nodded and hi-fived Jericho before leaving the locker room. Jericho laughed as he picked up his bag and left as well. (97%)
:::Commercials:::
WWE World Heavyweight Title Match
Goldberg© vs. Kane
Good match, but the fans weren't quite as into it as you would think they would be. Kane and Goldberg met in the center of the ring at the start of the match and exchanged trash talk before they started a slugfest which Kane got the upperhand in. Kane worked Goldberg over in the corner with throat thrusts and elbows. Goldberg stumbled out of the corner and Kane went for a Big Boot, but Goldberg moved and then hit several quick kicks to Kane's knees. Kane was wobbly and Goldberg knocked him off his feet with a standing side kick. It didn't take Kane long to get back up, but Goldberg met him with more right hands and then sent him into the corner. Goldberg ran into the corner, hitting Kane with a clothesline. Goldberg backed up and tried it again, but ran into a raised boot from Kane. Goldberg dropped to one knee, but Kane left the ring angered. He grabbed a crew member and threw them away, and picked up the chair he was sitting in.
Kane climbed into the ring as Goldberg was trying to shake away the cobwebs. The ref tried to stop him, but Kane threw the ref down as well. Goldberg turned and walked right into a hard chairshot from Kane. The ref immediately called for the bell.
Winner - Goldberg via DQ
Overall: 86
Crowd: 87
Match: 84
JR: Kane let his sadisticness cost him the match!
The King: If somebody don't stop him, I think Kane may end Goldberg's career right here!
Kane continued to drive the chair down into Goldberg's back as he was on the mat. The crowd gave a mixed reaction as Triple H came rushing down to the ring. Kane was lifting Goldberg back up from the mat and grabbed him by the neck for the Chokeslam. However, Triple H slid into the ring and gave Kane a low blow! Kane released Goldberg, who fell to the mat. Kane doubled over, allowing Triple H to execute The Pedigree to him.
JR: Triple H has laid out Kane with The Pedigree!
Triple H got back up with a confident smirk on his face and then turned his attention to Goldberg. Now HHH was receiving loud boos from the crowd as he set Goldberg up for the Pedigree. But while he was...Kane SAT UP!
The King: How is that possible?!
Triple H hit Goldberg with the Pedgiree as Kane got back up to his feet. Triple H was reveling in his accomplishments, when he turned around right into the clutches of Kane. Kane lifted HHH high into the air and brought him to the mat hard with The Chokeslam.
JR: Kane is the last man standing tonight, but what will happen at Armageddon?! We'll see you there fans!
Kane lifted his arms into the air and then dropped them, shooting pyro up from the ring posts and stage as his theme music hit. Raw faded out with Kane standing over Triple H and Goldberg's fallen bodies.
End Show.
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Ooooh...wow, it certainly looks A LOT older than 1997. Oh well, I'm all for a big screen version then.
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December 8, 2003
1:15 PM
Anaheim, California - Pre-Raw Creative Meeting
All the writers, including Raw headwriter Brian Gerwitz, were already in the meeting room and awaiting the arrival of the new Co-CEO of the WWE, Shane McMahon. It was to be just a brief meeting to establish where they were they are with the current Raw product and where they will be going in the future. It would also set up where they will be going with Raw tonight. Shane entered the meeting room to a round of applause from the creative team.
Shane: Thank you, but its really not neccissary.
Brian Gerwitz: No Mr. McMahon, you really deserve it. You're showing how strong you are in this time of difficulty in your life.
Shane: Really, its really no big deal. Let's start the meeting.
Shane took his seat at the head of the table and the meeting began. It went smoothly until the meeting room door opened and Paul Levesque was standing in the doorway.
Paul Levesque: Oh damn, I didn't realize there was a meeting already. I must have missed the memo.
Shane looked very concerned with the entrance of Levesque to the meeting. He quickly stood up to adress him calmly.
Shane: Sorry Paul, this is a creative meeting.
Levesque smiled as he grabbed a chair, set it down at the table, and had a seat.
Paul Levesque: Yeah I know. So lets talk about how I'm going to get my ti...the World Heavyweight Title back at Armaggeddon. Goldberg's reign hasn't done good for business, I think the fans want to see me with the title again. But I know you want to keep Goldberg looking strong, so I figured I'll just pin Kane. That way I get the title, but Goldberg still looks strong. So...whaddaya think?
Shane stared a hole right through Levesque, visibly upset at him. Shane began to speak, this time with a lot more anger in his voice.
Shane: Perhaps you didn't understand me Paul...this is a CREATIVE meeting...for WRITERS.
Paul Levesque: Uh, yeah? What's your point Shane. Now, about my idea...
Shane: Paul...last time I checked, you were NOT a writer!
Paul Levesque: Jeez Shane, what's gotten into you. Come on, you know I'm always in on these meetings. So just calm down.
Shane: Yeah, maybe when my dad ran things you were allowed to sit in on creative meetings, but that was then. Now I am in charge and I'm saying you CAN'T! SO GET OUT!
Paul Levesque: What the Hell are you doing Shane? You can't just kick me out of the meeting. I have some GREAT ideas for Raw.
Shane: No, you have great ideas for Triple H. Don't worry Paul, we have it all under control without you. So why don't you just get some coffee or something, we'll talk later.
Levesque got up from the table, not taking his eyes off of shane, and backed toward the door.
Paul Levesque: You're going to regret this Shane...my ideas are the only thing keeping Raw afloat! Don't come crying back to me when your business is falling!
Levesque left the meeting room, slamming the door behind him. Shane took his seat back at the end of the table. He knew what he's doing...it was important for the wrestlers to not have too much creative control. He knew that in order for wrestling to succeed, the higher ups had to have complete control over the wrestlers...he had to make all the decisions for them. Sure, some people may not be too happy with him, but he was only doing what's best for business.
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WWE: The Power Struggle was my diary over at EWBIII and I was about five pages in when the shit hit the fan. Luckily, I have all the shows saved up on my hard drive and I shall now begin to repost everything. However, it's not going to be done all at once. Instead, I will be doing it little by little while also working on a new diary (multi-person split) that will be out very soon. This will allow me to maybe gain new fans or to allow the few I had to revisit the past. There are several "news" posts that I didn't save so any "news updates" will have to be left out as this will just include shows and the backstory that goes along with the shows. Once everything is caught up to date, the show will go on! So without further adue...I give you WWE: The Power Struggle!
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December 1, 2003
12:02 AM
Somewhere between Sacramento, California and San Jose, California
Yes, it was good to be Mr. McMahon, the owner of the number one wrestling promotion in the world...World Wrestling Entertainment. Sure, business wasn't what it used to be in the late 90s, but things were starting to look a little better. It was just recently announced that the Pay-Per-View buyrates were higher than originally thought to be. Plus, recently the shows had started to get better. Was this the start of a new boom period in wrestling? He certainly hoped so.
Mr. McMahon sat in the back of his limo looking out the window, watching the rain as it rushed by. There's nothing more calm than a gentle rain. He certainly needed the calming...running the WWE certainly wasn't the most relaxing job in the world. The stress could sometimes really get to him. Thunder was heard as the storm began to get stronger the closer they get to San Jose, the sight of the Smackdown! tapings. Vince's thoughts were interrupted as his cell phone rang
"Hello?" Vince answered "Oh, hey Steph..."
Stephanie McMahon, Vince's daughter and the younger of the two McMahon offspring. There was a time when all of the McMahons would ride in the same limo, but things have changed. Stephanie would now ride with her husband, Paul Levesque...better known as Triple H to wrestling fans. Vince's wife, Linda, was busy with meetings at WWE Headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut. And Shane, his son, usually would ride with Vince, but this night he decided to ride with Andrew Martin this, better known as Test. So that left Vince to himself in the limo for the ride to Smackdown.
"Listen we've already went over this many times Steph. I know you want to be back on TV, but Paul Heyman is doing a great job as playing the GM of Smackdown. I think it'd be best to keep him around for a while. Besides, you've only been off TV for a month...how's that going to make our Loser Leaves WWE stipulation look to the fans?
It was just a month ago at No Mercy, the October Smackdown-exclusive Pay-Per-View where Vince and Stephanie had a match. Vince won and according to the stipulations, Stephanie was "fired." This was just an excuse to get Stephanie off TV so she could be married to Paul, and they could go on their honeymoon. But now she's back and ready to get her face back in front of the camera as soon as possible. She loved the attention she gets as Smackdown! GM and missed it. She craved the spotlight and being away from it ate her alive. However, since Paul Heyman had been put back on TV, the ratings had started to go up and the fans were eating up his heel act and WANT to see the faces beat him. Originally Stephanie was suppose to get the GM position back as soon as she returned, but Vince changed his mind.
"Just think of it as a break Steph...you can focus on the storylines and your job backstage. It's for the good of the company."
Click.
Apparently that wasn't what Stephanie wanted to hear because she hung up on her father. Vince cursed under his breath and returned to looking out the window. The rain was heavier now. He doesn't understand what Stephanie's problem is. He has always done what is best for the company. The job comes before the family.
Ring-Ring-Ring-Ring.
"Hello?" Vince answered, a little more annoyed this time. "Hey Pat..."
This time it was Patt Patterson, one of WWE's top road agents and a close friend to Vince.. "You've talked to Kevin Nash? I don't care how unhappy he is about the possibility of taking a paycutt on his next contract. The guy can't stay healthy! And what's he doing now? Filming a God-Dammed movie! Who does he think he is, The Rock? He can either take the damn pay cut or no contract at all!"
Click.
This time Vince was the one hanging up. All he wanted is to get to his hotel suite and get some sleep before another long day. Hopefully one of his ladies would be waiting for him when he gets to the hotel. Yes, that's right...one of his ladies. Running the WWE was hard work and sometimes Vince would be away from Linda and he just needed a little satisfying while she's gone. Was there anything so wrong with that? He sure didn't think so. Besides, she probably did the same thing. Yes...he could certainly go for a little pleasure after another stressful day on the job...
Vince shut his eyes and began to drift to sleep, his head leaning against the window...as the limo began to slid out of control, crashing into a lightpole.
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411mania.com!!!!!BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!!!! Vince McMahon in Critical Condition
-It has just been reported that early this morning, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon was involved in a car wreck when the limo he was in lost control in a storm. It is reported that he is in critical condition. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the McMahon family. Due to this terrible accident, Smackdown! has been cancelled and a best of WWE 2003 show will be put together and shown. Fans who had tickets to the show will be allowed to either get their money back or keep the ticket and it will be accepted at a later event at the same venue.
-More on this situation as more information is received.
-Ashish
December 2, 2003
12:17 PM
A Hospital in San Jose, California: Intensive Care Waiting Room
"Vince McMahon in Critical Condition"...."Wreck Threatens Vince McMahon's Life"...the headlines were everywhere - Newspapers, television, the Internet. Everyone wanted to know if Vince McMahon was going to be okay. Would he survive? The truth is...no one knew for sure.
The waiting room was filled with several people, all wanting to know the fate of the WWE's Chairman. Linda and Stephanie were both in tears, while Shane sat rubbing his chin in deep thought. Paul Levesque consoled his wife while Andrew Martin read the latest Newsweek. Each had made their way to the hospital as soon as they could. Everyone except Linda had been in the waiting room since very early in the morning. Linda had arrived at about 10 from Stamford.
The door opened and a doctor walked out into the waiting room over to Linda McMahon. She immediately wiped away her tears as she gets up to meet the doctor.
"Is...is he going to be alright?" she asked with concern.
"Well, to be honest Mrs. McMahon," the doctor stated, "we aren't sure yet. He's in a coma now and there's no telling how long he could be out. We've already repaired his broken bones, but we've done all that we can do for now. The immediate family can view him now."
Linda looked over to Stephanie and Shane. Paul helped his wife up and led her over to Linda while Shane didn't move.
"Shane, aren't you coming?" Linda asks.
"No," he replied, "I can't bear to see my father like that. Go on without me."
Linda and Stephanie understood Shane's wishes and they went ahead and followed the doctor back behind the door. Paul walked over and took a seat across from Shane.
"You gonna be alright Shane-O?" Paul asks.
"Yeah...I guess."
"So where does the WWE go from here?"
"I...I...don't know..."
12:58
Linda and Stephanie returned from intensive care, both with bloodshot eyes from crying. Shane, Paul, and Andrew got up to greet them with hugs.
"How is he?" Andrew asked.
"Pretty bad..." Linda replied, "I've never seen him like this."
"So..." Shane began, "what do we do now? WWE's not going to run itself."
Linda gave Shane an angered look. "Is that ALL you can think about right now is the WWE? Your dad is lying on a bed back there hooked up to machines that are keeping him alive and that's ALL you can think about."
"Well I'm sorry mom, but the fans are upset. We just had to cancel a show...you realize how bad that is for business? We're just now starting to get over the slump, this isn't the time to have the fans turn against us."
Linda looked upset, but Stephanie put her hand on her shoulder and said, "Shane's right mom...the show must go on. Dad would want it that way....It's for the good of the company."
"Well...," Linda said, "I guess I know what I have to do then."
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November 27th, 2003
411mania.comUpdate on the McMahons
-Linda McMahon, CEO of the WWE, held a press conference today in which she announced that with the current state of Vince McMahon, that she is stepping down from her position in order to see to his health. The day-to-day running of the WWE has now been handed over to their two children, Shane and Stephanie McMahon.
-Vince has been transported to a hospital in Stamford so that he is closer to his family.
-Ashish
6:23 PM
WWE Headquarters - Stamford, CT
No one ever said life was fair. Suddenly Shane and Stephanie McMahon now had WWE in their hands. They were the ones making all the decisions. It was a lot to ask of them, but they were up to the task. The road to recovery would be long, would they be able to withstand the pressures of running the leading wrestling promotion in the world?
Stephanie paced back and forth inside her office. Shane was supposed to meet her 30 minutes ago. She finally has had enough and barged out of her office and heads to the lobby. Just as she got to the lobby, Shane walked through the doors on the cell phone.
"Marissa baby," Shane said, talking to his wife on the phone, "you know I would be there if I could, but this job takes up more time than I thought it would. I'm so sorry, but it has to be done. Listen I'll try to make it over before the night is over. Alright? ........I love you too."
Shane hung up and was met by the glaring eyes of his sister.
"Where the HELL have you been?" she demanded
"Listen Steph, I've already been chewed out by Marissa about missing dinner after I promised her we'd spend some time together, I don't wanna hear shit from you too."
"You were suppose to meet me at 6? Where the Hell were you? You've got responsibilities now Shane, you can't just go around doing whatever you want to."
"You know what Steph, you're missing dinner with Levesque, so why don't you just go on home to him. I can do this job by myself. You're really not needed."
"You? Don't need me? HA! Shane, you'd be lost without me."
"Get over yourself Steph, this is a man's job. I'm going to bring WWE back to the glory it once was."
"Nevermind Shane...this isn't going to work if we can't work together."
"On contraire sis, I think it'd work even better if we weren't together."
"What....do you mean?"
"Well, since we're basically co-CEO's here...it would be easier if we both took a brand and ran it. Since you're more familiar with Smackdown! and me with Raw, I think it'd make things a little smoother."
Stephanie paused to think over Shane's proposal but then she nodded her head in agreement.
"Maybe you're right...."
"How long have you known me sis, of course I'm right. I'm ALWAYS right."
"Fine...then that's how it's going to be done."
Stephanie and Shane shook hands, beginning a whole new era in the World Wrestling Entertainment's long history.
And so...the power struggle began.
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Well there IS an Odyssesy movie out there somewhere as I watched it in school twice...but a remake wouldn't hurt since it is very old. Wouldn't be surprised to see one done if Troy is a big hit.
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Simple. Take a look and write down all the cards number and suit before you pick one. Then pick it, then when it processes it and "takes away your card", check to see if any you wrote down are there now. They're not. All 4 totally different cards.
But...that's...because you memorized ALL of them! Thus they WOULD all disappear! ...
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Let's see what I can recall seeing...
Hidalgo
Thought it was alright, had some down moments but it was worth my money. I expected more though. 5.5/10
Starsky and Hutch
Loved this movie and its probably my favorite of the ones I've seen so far. I'd give it a about a 8/10.
Scooby Doo 2
Argh....I was forced to see this, that's what happens when your girlfriend gets to chose the movie. 1/10 I was going to give it .5/10, but I actually chuckled at one of Shaggy's lines.
Walking Tall
I really enjoyed this movie and it came close to beating Starsky and Hutch for my favorite movie of the year so far. (7.5/10)
I think that's all I've seen so far this year, but I plan on seeing a lot more soon.
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I thought it was a pretty good finale....but what crawled up Jerri's ass? If she has a problem with the show, don't do it A SECOND TIME. I mean she knew what she was getting herself into. And how about Richard finding love....awwww how....sweet....and....disgusting.
WWE Goes Regional!
in The Dome Retro Room
Posted · Edited by J-Dubb
It was what Stephanie McMahon had dreamed of...her own company. Unfortunately, when her father decided to make WWE into five different regional companies, it seemed like WWE: Southeast got the short end of the stick when it came to money. Sure she had some big name superstars, but the workrate wasn't there. The fact that she was on a small network like the Sunshine Network didn't help either. They didn't have the kind of money to support her. Therefore production values for the new TV show Heatwave would be very low in order to save money. She decided that she would make WWE: Southeast a true Regional fed. It would not have many soap opera-like angles like the WWE most knew. Instead most of the action would take place within the ring with few backstage angles due to the budget and would have pre-taped interviews with superstars instead. There would be no announcers at ringside and instead they would be dubbed over later.
And so the WWE: Southeast experiment began...
Heatwave
August 4, 2004
Taped From The American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL
Hosted by: Josh Matthews & Gene Okerland
Heatwave's debut episode was kicked off by a nice opening video which focused heavily on such big name WWE: Southeast stars such as Goldberg, The Rock, Big Show, Ric Flair, Matt Hardy and of course Stephanie McMahon. Bob Holly, Billy Gunn, Sable, and others made appearances in the opening video as well. The opening came to a close as the Sunshine Network welcomed us to our premier edition of WWE: Southeast HEATWAVE! The voice-overed voices of Josh Matthews and Gene Okerland also where there to greet us warmly.
Josh Matthews: This is episode ONE of WWE: Southeast's Heatwave! We promise to bring you the most exciting action not just this week, but everyweek!
Gene Okerland: That's right Josh! You can feel the anticipation in the atmosphere here!
Josh Matthews: Tonight we kick things off on the right foot because Stephanie McMahon, the owner of WWE: SE. She has several announcements concerning tonight and the future.
"All Grown Up" hit the PA System and the fans inside the arena gave Stephanie McMahon a very loud reaction since she was the first star they have seen so far. She gave the fans a wave as she walked down to the ring and climbed in. She was handed the microphone and she was ready to kick things off for WWE: SE.
Stephanie McMahon: Who here came for ACTION?!
The crowd popped accordingly.
Stephanie McMahon: Who here came for...EXCITEMENT?!
Once again, the crowd reacted positively.
Stephanie McMahon: And who here is ready for a HEATWAVE?!
The crowd cheered once again much to the approval of Stephanie.
Stephanie McMahon: Then you are ALL in the right place. The WWE: Southeast is here each and every week and I give my personal gaurantee that we will never let you fans down! WWE: SE will be all about bringing the most hard hitting action every time out. This is the ONLY place where you can see such names as THE ROCK...
Loud pop.
Stephanie McMahon: ....GOLDBERG!
Another loud pop.
Stephanie McMahon: And "The Nature Boy" RIC FLAIR!
Flair's name brought the loudest reaction from the crowd.
Stephanie McMahon: With such big names and plus many other great talents within the ranks of WWE: Southeast, how in the world could I ever go about deciding who will be the first WWE: SE Champion? Since WWE: SE will be all about tough competition...it's only right and fair to decide the first Champion in a 16-man single elimination tournament! And it will include all of our biggest and best names from The Rock, to Ric Flair, to Goldberg, to Big Show, to Matt Hardy! And the tournament will begin TONIGHT! In first round action tonight we will see GOLDBERG against JOHN HEIDENREICH and JAMIE NOBLE versus RODNEY MACK. Also tonight we will see RIC FLAIR taking on BRIAN CHRISTOPHER and MATT HARDY going one-on-one with BILLY GUNN!
The fans seemed to approve of these match announcements.
Stephanie McMahon: And the first round will continue into next week and the tournament will continue until August 28th when WWE: SE will present THE SOUTH RISES AGAIN and THERE we will crown the FIRST WWE: SOUTHEAST CHAMPION! So without further adue...I give to you...WWE: SOUTHEAST! Let the games begin.
Stephanie sent us to commercials with a perfect camera smile...
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:::Commercials:::
WWE: SE Title Tournament - Round 1
"The Redneck Messiah" Jamie Noble vs. Rodney Mack (w/Theodore Long)
Jamie Noble was indeed introduced as "The Redneck Messiah" on TV. The fans were a little unsure of who to cheer for at first, but they got the message during the match to see that Jamie Noble was playing the role of face. Jamie Noble sold his ass off for Rodney Mack to carry him to a decent match. Mack would eventually send Noble into the ropes and catch him with a huge powerslam. One, Two, kickout. Mack was a bit upset over the count and Theodore Long began yelling from ringside about the ref being racist. Mack laid the stomps to Noble before he could get up and then began to pull him up himself. He sent Noble into the ropes and then went for a backdrop, but Noble flipped over and rolled Mack through with a sunset flip! One, Two, Mack kicked out. Both men rolled back to their feet. Noble used his quickness to strike first - sending Mack to the mat with a dropkick to the face. Noble dropped down across Mack's chest with a legdrop and went for the pin. One, Two, kickout. Noble locked on a head scissors submission while Mack was down on the mat. Mack began trying to fight his way out of the hold. He did manage to escape by using his power to pull himself up and then broke it with a version of a powerbomb to Noble. Mack dropped to one knee and caught his breath before making a cover. One, Two, Thre...Noble just barely got his shoulder up.
Mack pulled Noble up and then sent him into the turnbuckles hard. Noble came stumbling out and Mack leveled him to the mat with a clothesline. Mack drove his knee down into Noble's throat and then made another pin attempt. One, Two, Noble got his foot on the bottom rope. Mack backed off as Noble slowly began to pull himself up. Mack moved back in to strike and gave Noble a kick to the midsection. He lifted Noble up and sent him to the mat with a big verticle suplex. Mack climbed onto Noble and began unleashing a flurry of right hands to Noble's head until the ref finally pulled Mack off of him. Mack went back on the attack by pulling Noble up and sending him into the ropes. Noble ducked a clothesline attempt from Mack and then hit a back suplex to Mack that left both men down!
Noble finally rolled over and made a cover. One, Two, Thr...shoulder up by Mack. Both men slowly got up to their feet, and Noble once again struck first by jumping up and hitting a rana to Mack. Mack stumbled back to his feet and Noble gave him a kick to the midsection and set him up for the Tiger Driver, but as he did - Theodore Long immediately jumped up onto the apron to distract the ref and Noble. The ref went over to Long as Noble let Mack fall to the mat...as he did, Orlando Jordan came running down to the aisle and slid into the ring. He spun Noble around and hit him with The Black Ice! Noble stumbled backwards right into the Black Out from Mack! Jordan slid out of the ring as Long jumped down off the apron.
Winner - Rodney Mack
Overall - 69
Crowd: 61
Match: 77
Rodney Mack gained overness - Orland Jordan gained overness from gimmick change and heel turn
Orlando Jordan and Theodore Long both climbed into the ring and raised Rodney Mack's hand up in victory as Jamie Noble began to try and get back up to his feet. Orlando Jordan grabbed Noble from behind and held him as Mack began nailing Noble in the head repeatedly with hard right hands. Jordan then shoved Noble into Mack who lifted Noble up into a bearhug. Jordan climbed up to the middle turnbuckle...Mack held Noble in the bearhug as Jordan came off the top with a clothesline to Noble.
Josh Matthews: Orlando Jordan has apparantly aligned himself with Rodney Mack and Theodore Long!
Gene Okerland: What a shocking turn of events!
Long led Orlando Jordan and Rodney Mack out of the ring, leaving Jamie Noble lying on the mat.
Backstage, Goldberg was seen stretching and preparing for his upcoming match in the title tournament. As he was preparing, a loud knock came to his dressing room door and a familiar voice was heard on the other side.
"Hey Goldberg! You're next!
Goldberg stopped his stretching and looked over to the door. He walked over to the door, but didn't open it yet...
Goldberg: WHAT...did you....say?
Goldberg finished his question just as he was opening the door only to find The Big Show standing on the other side. Goldberg was a bit taken back by Big Show's prescense, and Show gave a smirk.
Big Show: I said, you're match is up next.
Goldberg stared right up into Big Show's eyes and there was a moment of tension between the two before Goldberg pushed himself past Big Show and started to head to the ring.
Big Show: Oh one more thing Bill....Good luck.
Big Show's sarcasm was very evident, but Goldberg ignored him and was heading to the ring...
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Goldberg lost overness
:::Commercials:::
Back from commercials, Theodore Long was backstage with both Rodney Mack and Orlando Jordan.
Theodore Long: Lemme holla atcha playa! What you have witnessed tonight is just the beginnin' of how we plan to really stick it to the man here in the WWE: Southeast! We all that the South has been known for its opression and for its racism! The man's hand stretches further and wider in the South than anywhere in this country! The haterade is in great abundance here and we plan to put a stop to that! Its about time that some brothas were holding some gold...and thats why one of these two brothas will be the FIRST WWE: Southeast Champion!
Long gave Mack a pat on the back as he continued...
Theodore Long: Rodney Mack has already gone one step further...and in case you haven't noticed it is time to Back the Mack because he is the real deal! He's had his Playas card for some time now, and as long as you have your Playas card, only good things will come to ya. Which is why I was very pleased but not surprised when I received a ring from Orlando Jordan and he told me HE wanted his Playas card!
Long reached into the pocket of his sports jacket and pulled out a small card and handed it to Orlando. Jordan took it from Long with a smile...
Theodore Long: There ya go playa - you're well on your way to greatness now. What you are looking at now before you is the most dangerous combination in the WWE: SE...this is The Playas Club and we will be taken things over around here...now Belee Dat!
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Theodore Long gained overness
WWE: SE Title Tournament - Round 1
John Heidenreich vs. Goldberg
The fans were behind Goldberg....and that's about where their involvement in this match ended. Nobody cared about Heidenreich, and the way Goldberg took to him - they really had no reason to. Right after Goldberg got to the ring, The Big Show walked out and stood about halfway down the aisle from the ring and just decided to watch things. The bell rang and Goldberg and Heidenreich locked up. Heidenreich got his little bit offense for the match in early as he hit a knee lift to Goldberg and then sent him into the ropes. Heidenreich attempted a shoulderblock, but Goldberg no sold it. Heidenreich decided to run to the ropes and come back at Goldberg, but ran right into a stiff standing side kick from Goldberg. Goldberg grabbed Heidenreich and lifted him up...then slammed him right back to the mat with a pumphandle slam. Goldberg walked to the corner and got into position as Heidenreich began to stumble back up to his feet. Heidenreich turned around right into the SPEAR from Goldberg which caused a small pop from the uninterested crowd. Goldberg signified that it was over before pulling Heidenreich back to his feet, hooking him...annnnddd Jackhammer - One, Two, Three. Stick a fork in him, he's done.
Winner - Goldberg
Overall - 68
Crowd: 63
Match: 74
Goldberg's hand was raised in victory as Big Show watched on from the aisle. Goldberg finally saw Show and he immediately stared right at him...
Josh Matthews: What's with Show and Goldberg?
Gene Okerland: They have a whole lot of history with each other dating back to WCW days...this could be about anything!
:::Commercials:::
As we came back from commercials, Sable was already in the ring wearing a very sexy black, shimmering evening gown. She had a microphone in hand and was getting a decent reaction from the male fans.
Josh Matthews: Welcome back fans and it looks like we're being welcomed back very nicely by the lovely Sable.
Sable: Is it just me...or is it...hot in here?
As she said this, Sable began to run her free hand down her chest and her stomach, causing the male fans to cheer once again.
Sable: Stephanie sent me out here tonight to be the ring announcer because, well let's face it, all the momen want me and all the girls want to be me! So how about we go ahead and get a little...no, very...Sable-licious!
Sable was cut off by the sound of "How Do Ya Like Me Now?" Bob Holly walked down to the ring in blue jeans and no top to a mixed reaction from the crowd. Holly climbed into the ring and approached Sable. Holly snatched the microphone right from Sable.
Gene Okerland: Well this certainly is unscheduled!
Bob Holly: Let me ask you sumthin woman, what the Hell are you doin' in this ring?!
Sable looked a little worried as Holly was yelling right into her face...he held the microphone for her to allow her to answer.
Sable: Be..be...be...because Stephanie...wanted me to...be the ring announcer...and...
Bob Holly: I don't give a damn what Stephanie McMahon told you to do! The fact of the matter is that you are a woman and you DO NOT belong in this ring! You're takin' away valuable time in which I should be whippin some ass!
Holly paused and then looked Sable up and down from head to toe a couple times and then gave a bit of a laugh.
Bob Holly: You do realize the real reason Stephanie McMahon sent you out here, don't ya. It's cuz you're a sexy piece of flesh and that's all these people care about! They wanna see some skin and you're giving them enough to suffice them for the night. You comin' out here is enough to send these stupid rednecks home happy knowing that they were THIS close to seeing an actual hot woman naked! And let's face it...that's all you women are good for anyone. Eye candy!
Sable reared back and went to slap Holly, but he caught her arm...
Bob Holly: Not smart!
Holly shoved Sable back into the corner while still holding her arm.
Bob Holly: And I'm not alone in my opinions. I have friends...friends that agree with me when I say that you don't belong out here. You need to just be backstage...pleasin' us with your..."services." But like I said...you bein' out here is takin' away from my ass whippin' time, and since you're the only one out here, I think YOU'LL have to do!
Sable began screaming as Holly kneed her in the ribs and then lifted her up onto his shoulder, apparantly going for the Alabama Slam. However, The Hurricane came sprinting down to the ring and slid in. He nailed Holly with a dropkick to the face which caused him to drop Sable.
Josh Matthews: WWE: Southeast's residential superhero is hero to make the save for the damsel in distress!
Gene Okerland: Now that's a true superhero!
Hurricane rolled Sable out of the ring to safety and then turned his attention back to Bob Holly - hitting him with the Shining Wizard as he tried to get up. Hurricane pulled Holly up and grabbed him by the head and was going to go for the Eye of the Hurricane, but Billy Gunn came from out of nowhere and clocked Hurricane from behind.
Gene Okerland: Billy Gunn! What's he doing?!
Josh Matthews: I guess that's who Holly meant when he said he had friends who agreed with him!
Billy Gunn stomped away on The Hurricane and then hit him with the Fame-Asser to loud boos from the audience. Gunn then helped Holly back to his feet and they shook hands and then raised each others arms up.
Josh Matthews: This alliance of Bob Holly and Billy Gunn is going to be one to reckon with here in WWE: SE!
:::Commercials:::
Pre-Taped Interview
Gene Okerland was standing by backstage with the legendary Ric Flair who was dressed in his purple tights with his robe on over it. Flair had his hair slicked back and was looking in good shape, ready for some action.
Gene Okerland: I'm with the SIXTEEN time World Champion, Ric Flair. First of all Ric, you are a LEGEND in this sport and it is a PLEASURE to have you here in WWE: Southeast on Heatwave.
Ric Flair: MEAAAANNNN...WHOOOOOOOO.......GENE! WHOOOOO! The pleasure IS ALL MINE! WHOOOOO! WHOOOOO! WWE: SOUTHEAST IS FLAIR COUNTRY! But, what's with the modesty Gene, we go way back!
Gene Okerland: Haha, of course we do. But let me ask you this Ric, are you ready to go after a Seventeenth World Title?
Ric Flair: The Naitcha Boy is always ready, Gene! WHOOOO! You should be askin' Grand Masta SEXAY if he is READY for the Naitcha Boy! Because he may be young...and he may be athletic...but is he a limosine ridin', jet flyin, kiss stealin, wheelin' dealin, sonofagun?!
Gene Okerland: Oh no Ric, there's only one of those and that's you!
Ric Flair: You couldn't be more right Mean Gene! WHOOOOO! And tonight...
Suddenly, "Grand Master Sexay" Brain Christopher walked onto the screen...
Brian Christopher: Woah, woah, woah...hold up!
Gene Okerland: Brian Christopher...you're not suppose to be here, this is Ric Flair's interview time.
Ric Flair: Now wait just a minute Gene, let's see what the the Grand Master has to stay for himself.
Brian Christopher: First of all NAITCH...it's Brian Christopher, a name you won't soon forget. I'm all business now...no more dancing around and making a fool of myself. I'm here to make a name for myself and who better to do it against than the Sixteen time world champion? So am I ready for the Nature Boy...you're damn right I am. But I know that you can't possibly be ready for ME!
Christopher shoved Flair before turning and walking back off camera. Flair stared Christopher down until he was off camera, and then turned back to Okerland.
Ric Flair: Looks like I'm gonna have to teach that punk something about respecting your elders!
The screen switched back to "live" action in the ring.
(91%)
WWE: SE Title Tournament - Round 1
Ric Flair vs. Brian Christopher
Ric Flair wanted to teach Brian Christopher a lesson, but this match was a huge style clash and ended up being a mess that not even Ric Flair could save. Christopher blew several spots, including a baseball slide where he barely even connected with Flair. Flair spent the match working on Christopher's right leg in order to set up the eventual Figure Four that he hoped to apply to the young punk, Christopher. Flair would eventually get Christopher in the corner and began to hit him with several knife-edge chops, sending WHOOOS through the crowd. Flair backed away as Christopher came stumbling out of the corner holding his chest in pain. Flair gave him one last chop that knocked Christopher to the mat. He then grabbed Christopher's leg, stepped over and then locked on The Figure Four! Christopher immediately began screaming out in agonizing pain from the submission and was desperately trying to escape. After a lot of struggle, Christopher managed to roll over with the submission, but Flair continued to roll through. However, this put Christopher right in the ropes - making Flair release the hold.
Flair was up first and ducked a right hand from Christopher and then lifted him up for a back suplex. However, Christopher attempted to flip over, but messed up and didn't land on his feet right and dropped to his knees. He got back up, however, and rolled Flair up with a handful of tights. One, Two, kickout. Both men were back to their feet and Christopher barely connected with a thrust kick to Flair's chest to send him to the mat. Christopher held his leg in pain since it was the leg Flair had been working on. He limped over and made a pin attempt. One, Two, kickout. Flair began to get up and Christopher locked him from behind with a full nelson, looking to his a full nelson face drop, but Flair hit a trademark back kick to Christopher's groin to counter. The ref's view of the kick was blocked because he was standing infront of Flair. Flair took his time as he went over to the corner and started to climb to the top rope. Christopher was given enough time to get up in time to meet Flair as he finally got to the top turnbuckle and Christopher gave Flair the usual toss off the top turnbuckle to the mat.
Flair stumbled to his feet, holding his back and was met with a dropkick to the chest by Christopher. With Flair on his back on the mat, Christopher decided he would climb to the top turnbuckle now as he was going to go for his finisher, formerly known as the Hip Hop Drop. He came off the top with the flying legdrop and landed right on Flair's chest. But since he used his right leg, the leg Flair had been working on, Christopher could not capitalize and instead was forced to lay on the mat beside Flair, holding his leg in pain. The ref began a ten count with both men down. One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six...Christopher finally made it over to go for the pin attempt on Flair. One, Two, Thre....Flair got his shoulder up. Christopher got up and began arguing with the ref about a slow count, which gave Flair time to recover. Flair came up behind Christopher and sent him to the mat with a chopblock. Flair then signaled for another Figure Four and started to apply it, but Christopher countered with a small package! One, Two, Thre....Flair got out.
Both men were to their feet and Flair sent Christopher into the turnbuckles with an Irish Whip. Flair came running in looking to clothesline Christopher in the corner, but he moved and Flair hit the turnbuckle chest first. Christopher immediately rolled Flair up...putting his feet on the middle ropes while hooking a handfull of tights as well! One, Two, Three!
Winner - Brian Christopher
Overall - 71
Crowd: 78
Match: 56
Josh Matthews: Brian Christopher just stole this one and has caused Flair to already be knocked out of contention for the SE Title!
Brian Christopher immediately left the ring and ran up the aisle before Flair could get back up and try and get some kind of redemption on Christopher. Flair was visibly upset in the ring as we headed for commercials.
:::Commercials:::
Backstage in her office, Stephanie McMahon was going over some papers when an official walked into her office with some news...
WWE: SE Official: Excuse me Ms. McMahon, there's something you should probably see.
Stephanie looked up from her paperwork to address him...
Stephanie McMahon: What is it?
Official: Well...it's Eric Bischoff's nephew, Eugene...he's...uhm...well maybe you should come take a look.
Stephanie McMahon: ...Right.
The official led the way from Stephanie's office as she followed close behind. They came up on Eugene sitting on a crate with his head buried into his hands, apparantly crying.
Stephanie McMahon: What's...what's wrong with him?
Official: He misses his Uncle Eric Bischoff.
Stephanie McMahon: God I can't stand him! Eric didn't want anything to do with his own nephew, so he dumped him off here with me like some kinda babysitter. Well you know what I'm gonna do...I'm gonna give Eugene the chance to show his Uncle Eric just what a star Eugene can become!
Stephanie walked over to Eugene and she got down on one knee so that she was level with him.
Stephanie McMahon: ...Eugene...?
Eugene looked up and saw Stephanie and he immediately tried to wipe away his tears.
Eugene: *sniff sniff*Eugene...sad...
Stephanie McMahon: Aw, what's the matter?
Eugene: Uncle...Eric...no love Eugene. *sniff*
Stephanie McMahon: Now, now Eugene, your uncle, he...he just doesn't understand you and your needs. But you know what I'm going to do for you Eugene?
Eugene: *sniff* W-W-What? *sniff*
Stephanie McMahon: I'm gonna put you in the WWE: Southeast Title Tournament! You're going to have the opportunity to win a title!
Eugene's face lit up with a smile and he got off the crate and immediately gave Stephanie a hug.
Eugene: YAY! STEPHANIE! STEPHANIE! EUGENE WORLD CHAMPION!
Eugene happily rocked back and forth holding Stephanie in the hug. He then released the hug and wandered off screen as Stephanie watched with a smile. She then looked down onto her shoulder to see a big wet spot from where Eugene's tears had been. (75%)
Eugene gained overness
Josh Matthews: How about that? Eugene has a spot in the title tournament! That should be....interesting!
Gene Okerland: There's more to this Eugene kid than beats the eye Josh.
IF YAAAAAAA SMEEELLLLLLLLLLLL What The Rock - IS COOKIN'!
The fans came alive and gave one of the loudest pops of the night to The Rock as he sauntered out looking a little different than usual. Gone was the T-Shirt sporting one of his many catchphrases...and was replaced by an Armani suit with sunglasses. Rock sauntered down the aisle and climbed into the ring.
The Rock: FINALLLLLY - THE ROCK HAS COME BACK....
Crowd: TO MIAMI!
The crowd finished the catchphrase, but The Rock, however, did not. Instead he paused and looked around the arena.
The Rock: What is The Rock saying? He's not glad to be back here! The Rock left this place for a reason!
The crowd's attitude toward The Rock changed as they went from giving him loud pops to boos.
The Rock: Oh you heard The Rock right, he just said that he was glad he left this place. The Rock was destined for greatness and he has achieved greatness - but he didn't achieve it here, in Miami. He didn't achieve it in the South! Oh no! The Rock achieved his greatness in HOLLYWOOD! And that's where The Rock belongs! Not in Hicksville, USA! Look at all of ya! Do you honestly think that The Rock belongs among you inbred, white trash, tobacco chewin', pickup truck drivin', dirty redneck sumbitches? Hell no The Rock doesn't belong here! Just breathing the same air as all of you makes The Rock sick to his stomach.
The crowd began to chant "Rocky Sucks" loudly, but he just ignored them.
The Rock: Hell, The Rock doesn't give a DAMN whether you boo him or not. He realizes how jealous you all are of him. You are all jealous of his fancy clothes and all The Rock's sexay ladies that he gets. You all know you could never ammount to what The Rock has accomplished. And The Rock plans to add another accomplishment to his long list when he wins the title because The Rock knows nobody, and THE ROCK MEANS NOBODY, in the back can go ONE-ON-ONE with The Great One! Because let's face it, everybody in the back is just like all of you...and none of you are half the man The Rock is!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH YYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
The loud boos and chanting turned to cheers as Matt Hardy and Lita walked from the back down the aisle toward the ring.
Josh Matthews: Matt Hardy has his first round match up next, but it looks like he's coming out a little early!
Gene Okerland: Looks like he has taken offense to some of The Rock's negative comments towards the Southerners here in Miami, Florida.
Tonight's Matt Facts: Matt is proud to be a Southerner and Matt gave Walking Tall two thumbs down. Matt Hardy climbed into the ring as Lita stayed at ringside. Hardy walked right up to The Rock and had a microphone of his own.
The Rock: Who in the blue Hell do you think you are coming out here and interrupting The Rock?
Matt Hardy: I'm MATT HARDY, VERSION ON...
The Rock: IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO YOU ARE!
The crowd booed loudly as The Rock cut off Matt Hardy.
Matt Hardy: Actually Rock, it does matter who I am. Cuz I am Matt Hardy Version One-aahhhh and I've been born and raised in the South! And I'm here to tell you that if you plan on winnin' that title, you're gonna have to go through me! And I don't take too kindly to people making fun of the area I call home!
The Rock: Woah, woah, woah hold your horses there fella. The Rock thinks he remembers you now...OH YEAH, he sure does! You were in a movie of your own weren't ya...wasn't it called "Jabronie: The Motion Picture"?
The Rock began laughing at his own joke while Matt Hardy sarcastically laughed as well.
Matt Hardy: Joke all you want Rock, but V-One-ahhh was created in the South and if you want to see first hand what a true southerner is capable of, you just stick around at ringside because I'm about to show you how its REALLY done.
The Rock: YOU?! You're going to teach The Rock something? You know The Rock recently injured his ribs shooting a movie and his ribs are kinda sore, so don't make The Rock laugh!
Matt Hardy: Don't worry, you won't be laughing after you see what I'm capable of. Let's just say The Rock and his Hollywood career could be in for an unfortunate twist of fate!
The Rock: Well The Rock says this, he's gonna be at ringside watching you're every move...and he hopes you win just so he'll have his opportunity to whoop your candyass up and down the Atlantic Coast! IF YA SMELLLLLLLLLLLLLLALALAALAAAAA WHAT THE ROCK.............IS...........COOKIN'!
The Rock and Matt Hardy shared a face-to-face staredown as we went out to commercials.
(91%)
Matt Hardy gained overness
:::Commercials:::
WWE: SE Title Tournament - Round 1
Matt Hardy (w/Lita) vs. Billy Gunn
The Rock did indeed stay at ringside during the match. He sat in a steel chair at ringside and watched intently. The fans were solidly against Billy Gunn after the part he took in the beatdown of The Hurricane earlier in the night, and were solidly behind the fan favorite - Matt Hardy. Lots of "Hardy" chants during this one. It was a decent match that went back and forth. After a double clothesline, both men took their time getting up to their feet in the center of the ring. Hardy and Gunn began to exchange punches in the center of the ring. Gunn was packing the harder punches and therefore was able to get the upperhand in the exchange. This allowed Gunn to send Hardy into the ropes and then send him to the mat with a high knee to the ribs. Hardy stumbled back to his feet but walked right into a big backbreaker from Gunn. Gunn went for the pin. One, Two, kickout. Before Hardy could get up, Gunn applied a chinlock to Hardy and then drove his knee into Hardy's back while holding onto the submission. The ref checked in on Hardy to see if he was ready to give up or not, but Hardy refused to surrender. Lita began pounding the apron to get behind Hardy, which caused the crowd to start clapping to try and get Hardy back up. Hardy began to come back to life through the help of the fans and managed to get to his feet and then broke the hold with a pair of back elbows to Gunn.
Gunn took a swing at Hardy, but Hardy ducked and dropped Gunn with the Side Effect. Hardy was slow to make the cover. One, Two, Thre....Gunn kicked out. Gunn began to get up as Hardy was back to his feet. Hardy hooked Gunn and then planted him back to the canvas with a front suplex. Gunn rolled onto his back as Hardy climbed to the middle turnbuckle. Hardy yelled out ot the crowd before coming off the middle turnbuckle with a legdrop to Gunn. He went for the pin again. One, Two, kickout. Hardy was back up and laid the boots to Gunn before pulling him up by the hair. Gunn fired a pair of elbows into Hardy's ribs, but Hardy lifted his knee up to Gunn's head to keep him at bay. Hardy then bounced off the ropes and ran back at Gunn, but Gunn caught Hardy off the ropes and nailed him with a big powerslam! One, Two, Thre...shoulder up! Gunn climbed over Hardy and began slamming repeated right hands into Hardy's head. The ref pulled Gunn off of Hardy which upset Gunn. Hardy took advantage and rolled up Gunn. One, Two, kickout.
Gunn immediately got up and stomped on the side of Hardy's head. Gunn grabbed a handfull of Hardy's hair and lifted him up to his feet. Gunn gave Hardy a boot to the midsection and then lifted him high into the air and dropped him to the mat with a vertical suplex. Gunn waited as Hardy began to stumble to his feet and he was measuring him up. Gunn gave Hardy another boot to the midsection to double Hardy over. Gunn went for the Fame-Asser, but Hardy grabbed Gunn's legs and pulled Gunn down to the mat to avoid the move. He then catapulted Gunn backwards into the turnbuckles. Gunn stumbled back out of the corner right into Hardy who gave him a boot of his own to the midsection. Gunn was doubled over and Hardy planted him with a Twist of Fate! Hardy made the cover. One, Two, Three!
Winner - Matt Hardy
Overall - 77
Crowd: 81
Match: 71
The ref raised Hardy's hand up in victory, but as he was celebrating, The Rock slid into the ring with the chair that he was sitting in in hand. The Rock reared back with the chair as Hardy continued to have his back to him. Hardy finally turned around and The Rock planted him with a chairshot - sending loud boos through the crowd. The Rock kicked Hardy's arm to his side and lookd around to the crowd. The Rock slid his sports jacket off and threw it to ringside...before running to each side of the ring and then dropping the People's Elbow to Hardy's chest!
Josh Matthews: Matt Hardy got the big win to advance in the title tournament, but it is the arrogant Rock who gets the last laugh this week! We're out of time for this week fans, we'll see you next week as the title tournament continues on Heatwave!
The show came to a close as The Rock climbed one of the turnbuckles and lifted his head up and asborbed all the boos from the crowd.
End show.
Overall - 77%
Quick Results
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Sunshine Network Rating - 0.78