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WWE SummerSlam 15/08/2004
Toronto, ONT
The opening pyro's fill the arena and the Toronto fans get on there feet as SummerSlam seventeen officially begins and we go the announce table where we are welcomed by JR and King as usual.
JR: Welcome everyone to one of the biggest WWE events of the year, SummerSlam 17.
King: We are LIVE all over the world from Toronto, Canada.
JR: We have lot's of action for you tonight, but we kick off with some women's action.
King: And Tyson Tomko!
JR: And here's how it all started, last month at Vengeance.
Footage is shown of the Tomko/Trish vs. Victoria match last month where Tomko destroyed Victoria and pinned her, thinking that she would become Women's champion, but HE did and was handed the belt. We then see footage of last Monday on Raw when Tomko made the match where whoever picks up the pin wins the match.
WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP
Tyson Tomko © & Trish Stratus vs. Ivory & Victoria
Obviously, after last months obvious mistake, Trish and Tomko had a plan, and that was that Tomko would destroy Ivory and Victoria, and then Trish would pin one of them and become the champion. However, it didn't quite go to plan, as Tomko was taken out early on in the match with a low blow, and complained that he was seriously injured and was taken to the back. Trish was left by herself with Ivory and Victoria, who double teamed her, until they began arguing as to who deserved the pin. Trish used this to her advantage and attempted to pin Victoria, for a near fall. Her partner, Tomko returned later on and completely destroyed both Victoria and Ivory. The finish was spectacular, as Trish nailed the Stratusfaction on Victoria, and moments later Ivory kicked Tomko right in the face. Tomko landed on Victoria, and with Trish and Ivory knocked down, got the fall and retained his unwanted title. Afterwards Ivory and Victoria brawled around the ring about the match outcome, as Tomko dragged Trish up the ramp and the two also argued about Tomko retaining. Classic stuff.
Over: 73. Crowd: 75. Match: 70. 2 1/2 stars
We then cut to the back and see Maven walking backstage ready for his match next, but there was no partner by his side. His music hit the arena and then he came down to the ring as the fans cheered him on. He grabbed a microphone from Lillian Garcia and then he began to speak as his music stopped and the crowd settled down.
Maven: Tonight, I and a partner of my choice have to face Al Snow and Johnny Nitro. Now, I was thinking about all the possible partners I could have had. I could have had Chris Benoit (huge pop), or perhaps that monster Kane (boos). But, no. I chose somebody who Johnny knows very, very well. I chose Johnny's competitor in the third season of Tough Enough. So come on out here, my partner for tonight's match. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Tough Enough 3 champion, Matt Thunder!
Maven's music hits again, and then Matt Thunder, formerly known as Matt Cappotelli makes his way down the ramp and then gets into the ring. Matt and Maven then await the arrival of there opponents, as the fans go wild.
ULTIMATE TOUGH ENOUGH MATCH
Al Snow & Johnny Nitro vs. Matt Thunder & Maven
There are certain issues in the history of sports entertainment that may never be solved. Maven, the original winner of Tough Enough, has proven time and time again that he is the ultimate champion, by defeating Christopher Nowinski and Johnny Nitro on countless occassions. Tonight though, he was teaming with a champion, and the fans were hot for the debut of Matt Thunder. Matt and Al showed no love lost from the program, and the crowd got excited as Matt rolled through a Snowplough attempt, as Al tagged in Nitro. Nitro and Thunder, once partners forgot there past, and pretended that it was Tough Enough days again, locking up in the centre of the ring. Snow wanted to score the victory quickly, and tried to end the match by getting disqualified, but Maven wouldn't allow him to. And the student dropkicked the chair right back into the face of Al Snow, and then Thunder flew off the top rope with a nice moonsault, and picked up the victory, as the crowd went nuts. Afterwards, Maven and Thunder taunted in the middle of the ring as Al Snow and Johnny Nitro just scurried up the ramp in disbelief.
Over: 74. Crowd: 70. Match: 78. 3 stars.
We then cut to the back where we see H.B. Cade standing with Stacy Keibler. The two were practicing dance routines, but Cade kept mucking up.
Cade: Stacy, that isn't how he does it in the video, is it?
Cade plays the video and we see a guy that looks a little bit like Shawn Michaels dancing in front of an image of a Hell in a Cell. However, the lookalike is dancing like crazy and is going really fast.
Stacy: Don't worry, your H.B. Cade, not that loser Shawn Michaels. And after your match tonight, how about we go fo a nice dinner. Just me and you.
Cade: Let me just check my schedule. OK, that's fine. But just remember, the Heartbreak Cade, can STAY UP ALL NIGHT!
The crowd cheer as H.B. Cade and Stacy make there way to the ring for Cade's match, next against Edge. (84)
H.B. Cade gained 1 point of overness from this segment.
WWE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
H.B. Cade © vs. Edge
Just like last week on HeAT, Cade was cocky coming down to the ring and wouldn't start the match until he was ready. But Edge informed him when he was ready, but sending him down to the mat with a clothesline. Edge dominated the first half of the match up with his usual style. The average match ended when Edge went for the spear, but was distracted by Stacy once more. Edge pulled Stacy into the ring and went for an Edgeocution. However, Cade came from behind and floored Edge with the Sweet *** Music, and got the cheap pin to retain his title as the crowd booed as loud as they could.
Over: 76. Crowd: 77. Match: 75. 3 stars
Edge lost 1 point of overness from this match. Garrison Cade gained 1 point of overness from this match. The WWE European title has gained in image.
Backstage we see Rhyno and Tajiri getting ready for there match next. They are approached by the two cocky French-Canadians (who got a good reaction), who just laugh and head for the ring.
Rhyno: Don't worry Tajiri. They won't find it too funny when we beat there asses tonight and win the World Tag Team titles from them.
Tajiri says something in Japanese and Rhyno looks at him confused and just nods in approval anyway. We then cut to the ring, for the World Tag title match.
WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
THREE TEAM ELIMINATION MATCH
La Resistance © vs. The Hurricane & Rosey vs. Rhyno & Tajiri
As predicted, this match was an interesting tag team match, as La Resistance got a massive reaction from their hometown fans. The Hurricane and Rosey were eliminated first after a Gore from Rhyno sent Rosey down and out for the count. Rhyno and Grenier then locked up, and put on a great show for the fans in Toronto. Rhyno nailed a vicious powerslam on Grenier, before tagging in the Japanese Buzzsaw, who got a great reaction from the crowd. Grenier tried his best to dodge the deadly kicks, but Tajiri kept kicking him relentlessly, and Grenier desperatley needed the tag. Moments later, Grenier recieved The Gore, and Conway came into the match for the first time since it began and even though the referee didn't see the tag, he kept quiet about it, and La Resistance managed to get the better or the challengers. However, Tajiri got things going back to his side following the green mist to the eyes of Grenier. Tajiri then kicked Conway off the apron, and tagged in Rhyno who gored a blind Grenier, and picked up the wins, as we have new champions. The Toronto crowd were hot, and went wild as Tajiri and Rhyno celebrated in the crowd with them, shaking hands and signing autographs as La Resistance looked angry in the ring.
Over: 77. Crowd: 72. Match: 83. 3 1/2 stars
The World Tag Team titles have gained in image.
We then cut to the announce table where we are joined once again by Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler, who have been calling the action all night long.
JR: What a night we have had so far ladies and gentlemen. Two champions have retained. Firstly, bizzarely, Tyson Tomko retained HIS Women's title against Trish, Victoria and Ivory. And then Garrison Cade, or H.B. Cade defended the European Championship against Edge. But, Rhyno and Tajiri just broke that streak by defeating La Resistance, and becoming the new World Tag Team Champions here on Raw.
King: All that, and we still have a main event to come!
JR: Yes, that's right King. But right now, we have a match from the Big Red Monster, Kane.
HARDCORE MATCH
Chris Jericho vs. Kane
It sounds weird, but this match really was a squash match. Jericho didn't really get a chance to get a move in. Kane came down to the ring with his wife Lita and finished off Jericho with a quick chokeslam, and won the match. Afterwards the match became Hardcore, as Kane took Jericho behind the staging and chokeslammed him onto the sound equipment! Kane just stood high over Jericho as the crowd went wild.
Over: 91. Crowd: 95. Match: 87. 3 3/4 stars.
We see Kane walk into the back and throw Maven out of a taxi and get into the taxi along with Lita. The taxi drives off, and we return to the ring for the Intercontinental title match.
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Randy Orton © vs. Chris Benoit
What a match this was, one of the best of the year so far between the two superstars. Randy Orton has become one of the biggest stars in the WWE in just two short years, despite injuries. But he really needed to add another name to the list of legends that he has killed, and Chris Benoit was that man. The best damn technical wrestler in the world has been IC champion before, and wanted it more than ever tonight. Orton was on top form, despite having a match on Raw last Monday night, and was able to counter the Crippler Crossface into the RKO, but Benoit kicked out. Orton then did something that he doesn't do very often, and went up to the top rope. And in one of wrestling's greatest match moments, Randy Orton flew off the top rope with a diving headbutt onto Benoit- who was down on the outside. Benoit fought back, and nailed six consecutive german suplexes on the Legend Killer. Benoit went up top and nailed a headbutt of his own, and he got a two count. Benoit signalled for the Crippler Crossface, but Orton managed to get up, nail an RKO, and get the three count, much to the crowds dislike. Orton retained again. After the match Orton celebrated his win along with Evolution pals, Ric Flair, Batista and Eugene.
Over: 95. Crowd: 92. Match: 99. 5 stars.
Randy Orton gained 1 point of overness from this match. The Intercontinental title has gained in image.
We then cut back to the announce table where JR and King give there comments on the previous match.
JR: What a contest that was. There have been some amazing Intercontinental title battles in the past, but that has to top them all folks.
King: Well, our main event is now. And I cannot wait.
JR: And let's take a look at how this all began.
A vignette is shown highlghting Matt Hardy's career, which began with him teaming with his brother Jeff, and together becoming five time WWE Tag Team Champions. It shows highlights of his many TLC, Ladder and Tables matches with The Dudleyz. It then shows the split of The Hardy Boys, and Matt going to Smackdown, and having great matches with the likes of Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero, Big Show and Kurt Angle. We then see Matt winning the Cruiserweight title from Billy Kidman at No Way Out 2003, and then him successfully defeating Rey Mysterio at WrestleMania XIX. It then shows highlights of The Game's career, featuring his victories over the greats, including, The Rock, Shawn Michaels, Kane, Undertaker, Big Show, Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit.
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Triple H © vs. Matt Hardy
Matt Hardy got an amazing reaction from the crowd, the best in his career so far. Triple H recieved a sick heel reaction from the crowd, and Matt got a cheer everytime he hit a move on the champion. The match was right down the middle, and both men had nailed some impressive moves on one another. Triple H had attempted an early pedigree, but Matt sent HHH over the top rope, and then dragged him into the ring and nailed the Twist of Fate. Triple H was so close to being pinned, but he kicked out at the last moment, as Matt went nuts in the middle of the ring. After a while of Matt being in control, Triple H started to get tired and blatantly low blowed Matt right in front of the referee and called for the instant Disqualification. The crowd booed there asses off and the "Bull****" chants filled the arena.
"I'm Back" hit the arena and then Raw General Manager, Eric Bischoff made his way out onto the stage, as the crowd booed. He had a microphone in hand and he began to speak right away.
Bischoff: No match of mine, at a major Pay Per View, is going to end by disqualification. And as for the refereeing in this match, it has been appalling. Get out of there Earl Hebner. Because I have a better referee for you. Come on out here......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... The Rock!!!
The Rock's music hit the arena and then The Great One came out onto the stage wearing a referee's shirt as the fans went wild. The Rock got back into the ring and continued the match as HHH set Matt Hardy up for the pedigree. Matt sent HHH over the back again, and then nailed a deadly Twist of Fate on HHH. HHH kicked out once again, and the crowd were getting iritated. Both men were then knocked down by a double clothesline on each other. The Rock then posed in the middle of the ring. Triple H got back up and walked right into The ROCK BOTTOM! The crowd couldn't believe it. Matt Hardy crawled over HHH and The Rock counted. 1...........2..........3!
The crowd erupted as Matt Hardy was handed the World Heavyweight Championship by The Rock.
Over: 87. Crowd: 94. Match: 82. 3 1/2 stars
The World Heavyweight title has gained in image.
The pyro's went off and confetti started coming out of the ceilingas Matt Hardy and The Rock celebrated in the middle of the ring to end SummerSlam.
Quick Match Results:
Tyson Tomko & Trish Stratus def. Ivory & Victoria, Tomko retain Women's title
Maven & Matt Thunder def. Al Snow & Johnny Nitro
H.B. Cade def. Edge to retain the WWE European title
Rhyno & Tajiri def. La Resistance & Justice League to capture the World Tag Team titles
Kane def. Chris Jericho in a Hardcore Match
Randy Orton def. Chris Benoit to retain the Intercontinental title
Matt Hardy def. Triple H to capture the World Heavyweight title
Overall Rating: 85
Buy Rate: 1.63
Attendance: 17,627
Pay Per View Revenue: $4,075,000
Ticket Sales: $1,057,620
Biggest Pops:
1. The Rock (by far)
2. Matt Hardy
3. Chris Benoit
4. Chris Jericho
5. Edge
Most Heat:
1. Triple H
2. Randy Orton
3. Kane
4. H.B. Cade
5. Eric Bischoff
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From summerslam.wwe.com:
MARK HENRY NEWSRecently returned superstar, Mark Henry has been taken off the SummerSlam card at the very last minute as WWE backstage staff don't feel that they can sell Mark Henry on Pay Per View yet. Henry is said to be OK on the issue, and shall be given a new schedule, as well as full pay for the show. Fortunatley, the PPV match isn't at risk, as Edge shall face H.B. Cade instead. This last minute change is out of desperation, and we are hoping that Cade and Edge can put on a better match than Henry could.
I hope you like the new match. I have changed the previous post, so make new predictions for the new match!
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Thanks to summerslam.wwe.com for the following article:
WWE SummerSlam Final Card 2004
Toronto, ONT
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Triple H © vs. Matt Hardy
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Randy Orton © vs. Chris Benoit
WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
THREE TEAM ELIMINATION MATCH
La Resistance © vs. The Hurricane & Rosey vs. Rhyno & Tajiri
WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP
Tyson Tomko © & Trish Stratus vs. Ivory & Victoria
- Whoever scored the pinfall becomes the Women's champion.
ULTIMATE TOUGH ENOUGH MATCH
Al Snow & Johnny Nitro vs. Maven & A partner of his choosing
HARDCORE MATCH
Chris Jericho vs. Kane
Edge vs. Garrison Cade
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Raw Results 09/08/2004
Detroit, MI
The opening pyro's hit the arena and the crowd go absoloutley wild, as they get to see a second LIVE WWE event tonight. We are welcomed by JR and King at the announce desk, who shall call tonight's actions.
JR: Welcome everybody, to Monday Night Raw!
King: Just six days to go until SummerSlam JR! I can't wait!
JR: This is our last stop before SummerSlam ladies and gentlemen. And following last week's shocking events, who knows what's going to happen tonight.
King: But right now it's time for our first match.
Al Snow vs. Maven
A really good match from both of these men, and not much ring rust was shown by either man, as they both looked like they were on top form. Al Snow schooled Maven in the ring, and sent him down with some great mat wrestling. However, Maven had an offense of his own, which involved a deadly dropkick to the face. Maven looked great out there, and was very athletic and charismatic in the ring. He countered the first Snowplough, got his foot on the bottom rope after the second one, and then kicked out of the third one. It seemed that there was no way that Al could defeat Maven. Until he got help, and it came in the form of Johnny Nitro. Nitro would knock Maven off the top rope, allowing Snow to pick up the cheap win by rolling Maven up with the tights in hand. Afterwards, Al Snow and Nitro simply put the boots to Maven, and tossed him into the steel steps, busting him wide open. Was this a sign of things to come?
Over: 83. Crowd: 77. Match: 90. 4 stars.
We then cut to the back and we see all five members of Evolution, lead by Triple H walking down the hallway. They approach a locker room door, and Matt Hardy exits the locker room. Triple H signals for the group to finish, and then he grabs his World Heavyweight title from his shoulder and then inches ever closer to Matt.
Triple H: You see this Matt, we shall fight for this in six days time. But tonight, I and Eric Bischoff have arranaged a nice little match for you. You see tonight, you need to get ready for the beating that I am going to give you in six days time at SummerSlam. So, tonight Matt, you are going to face Ric Flair. You have no choice. When Ric Flair is beating the living hell out of you in the ring, just think about the beating that you are going to recieve this Sunday.
Triple H signals for Evolution to continue walking and Matt Hardy's face is now red with anger, as we go to our first commercial break of the evening. (85)
Ivory & Victoria vs. Jazz & Trish Stratus
Trish was accompanied to the ring by The Problem Solver, Tyson Tomko. Even though Trish was holding the Women's title, she wasn't announced as it, Tomko was. This pissed Tomko off, as the referee ordered him to wear his belt on the outside, which he reluctantly did. Ivory and Jazz went in first, and there were several chants of "Jazz is a man" going on throughout the match, and Jazz looked pissed off by them. Trish and Victoria showed tha there was no love lost between them, and brawled outside the ring. Victoria then flew off the top rope, knocking the women's champion (Tomko) down as well as Trish Stratus. Ivory then got in the ring and nailed an impressive dropkick on Jazz. Moments later, and Trish was back in the ring, but Tomko came in with her. The women's champion (Tomko) went to hit Ivory round the face with the belt, but Ivory ducked, and Tomko hit accidentally hit Jazz. Ivory then sent Tomko over the top rope with a dropkick, and nailed a stiff kick to the head of Trish to pick up the victory.
Over: 73. Crowd: 77. Match: 66. 2 1/2 stars
Afterwards Tomko grabbed a microphone, and he began to speak as the crowd booed.
Tomko: I am sick of being the Women's champion. It's embarrassing. A guy like me should be fighting for the World title, not this thing. So, what I say we do is this. Trish and I shall team up against Ivory and Victoria, and the winner of the match shall become the Women's champion, it is that simple.
Tomko dropped the microphone as Trish smiles at him. Tomko hands her the belt, and the two taunt as they leave the ring.
We then cut to the back where we see that twisted monster Kane in the boiler room.
Kane: Matt..... Matt. For the past week, people have been wondering why I let you win that Battle Royal. And here is the answer. Up until I met Lita, I never thought that I'd be a normal person, or that I'd lead a normal life. But thanks to Lita, half of my thoughts are correct. I am now a happy man. Happy, but depraved. I am depraved because I haven't got what I want......... It isn't over Matt.......... It is nowhere near from over..... (90)
Kane laughs in his usual evil way, and then the camera cuts back into the ring for Matt's match.
Matt Hardy vs. Ric Flair
Matt, like last week couldn't concentrate on his match tonight, but his performance against Ric Flair was amazing nonetheless. Matt was able to power out of the figure four leglock, and even lock the great Flair himself in a leglock of his own. Flair then stepped up the game a little bit and began to really work on the legs of Matt Hardy. In the end, Matt could barely walk, but out of desperation hit the Twist of Fate on Flair, as the crowd went wild. However, Matt Hardy's opponent for this Sunday night made his face shown, and began walking down the ramp. And Matt, thinking that Flair was down and out from his finisher bought into HHH. However, it was all just a plan, as seconds later Flair would roll Matt right through into the figure four leglock. Triple H just taunted on the stage as Matt had no choice but to tap out to the deadly submission hold, right in the middle of the ring for all to see. Afterwards HHH and Naitch tried to punish the challenger even more as HHH set Matt up for a pedigree right onto the World title belt. However former champion, Chris Benoit made his way down to the ring and cleared the ring of the two Evolution members.
Over: 86. Crowd: 92. Match: 75. 3 stars
Benoit checked that Matt was OK, and then the lights went out and when they came back on Benoit was bloodied and down in the middle of the ring, and Kane was standing above him. Kane grabs Matt Hardy by the throat and begins talking to Matt. Matt low blows the Big Red Machine, and then nails the Twist of Fate, as the crowd cheered. Matt then went outside and grabbed a steel chair. Matt then knocked the Big Red Monster off his feet, busting him wide open with the steel chair. Matt stood over Kane as the crowd went wild, and we go to another commercial break. (80)
Randy Orton Intercontinental challenge
The famous Evolution theme hits the arena and then Intercontinental champion, Randy Orton makes his way down to the ring wearing his World Tour t-shirt and the Intercontinental title belt over his shoulder. Orton slides into the ring and he taunts as the crowd boo loudly, giving him a massive heel reaction. Orton then grabs a microphone from Lillian Garcia, and he begins to speak as the crowd boo, and his music stops.
Orton: Almost eight months ago, I went into a match with Rob Van Dam for the Intercontinental championship at Armageddon. And everybody thought that I would lose the match, but I didn't and I proved you all wrong. After that everybody believed that I was going to lose my Intercontinental title to the former Hardcore Legend, Mick Foley back in April, but I proved to the world who the real Hardcore Legend was, and that's me, Randy Orton. I then successfully defended my title against Shelton Benjamin at Bad Blood in June, despite everyone believing that Shelton was going to take it from me. And then two weeks ago at Vengeance I stepped things up even more by successfully defeating Edge for the title in a Ladder Match- a match I had never been in before- and became the longest reigning Intercontinental champion in over a decade (boos). And tonight I plan on showing you all the true champion that I really am, by sending out an open challenge to any Raw superstar who I have never faced before. So, whoever the hell you are, come on out here, so that I can kick your ass!
Orton dropped the microphone and the crowd cheered as they eagerly awaited Randy Orton's challenger. Nobody stepped through the curtains at first but then a rock theme played and then the words 'Carlos Colon' appeared on the screen and then out came OVW's own, Carlos Colon. The crowd gave a small pop for the former OVW boy, as he made his way to the ring.
Carlos Colon vs. Randy Orton
Colon put on a great show in this match, and it was not the squash that everyone was expecting. Colon managed to pull off some amazing moves, including an incredible suplex that will have people talking for years to come. Colon got several near pinfalls following a nice DDT, as well as a deadly kick right to the face, but Orton kicked out. Orton then, out of desperation, went and got the Intercontinental title belt and brought it into the ring. Colon ducked the shot, and then pushed the referee out of the way and floored Orton with the belt, as the crowd went wild! Colon then went up top and nailed an impressive moonsault- and got a two count! Moments later Orton would low blow Colon and nail the RKO to pick up the cheap win over Colon, as the crowd booed. Colon left the ring but just stared back as Orton celebrated his victory.
Over: 77. Crowd: 78. Match: 75. 3 stars
The Intercontinental title has gained in image.
Randy then got back on the microphone and began to speak once more.
Orton: You see that Chris, that is exactly what's going to happen to you this Sunday at SummerSlam. I am going to beat you so badly, you won't be getting no more title shots. Because this Sunday on Pay Per View, the Legend Killer goes hunting for a rabid wolverine!
Orton dropped the microphone and left the ring holding his Intercontinental title up high above his head as the crowd booed loudly. (90)
We then cut to the announce table and see JR and King.
JR: What a night we have had so far tonight. Two HUGE matches to add to the Pay Per View card for this Sunday night. Chris Jericho will battle Kane, as well as Edge going one on one against Mark Henry. That's this Sunday at SummerSlam for you folks.
King: I can't wait. Not only that but we get to see Chris Benoit challenge Randy Orton for the Intercontinental title. What a match that should be JR.
JR: Well, it is now time for tonight's main event ladies and gentlemen, as Chris Benoit makes his way down to the ring.
Batista vs. Chris Benoit
As you could have guessed, Batista completely dominated Chris Benoit for the first part of this match up, and was able to outpower the rabid wolverine, and even power out of the Crippler Cross face, much to the crowds dislike. Benoit barely got any offense in, and Batista liked that. Batista almost ended the match early following a lethal powerslam, but Benoit just managed to kick out. Benoit worked well against Batista, and Batista looked improved in the ring. Batista was locked in the crossface after Benoit countered a powerbomb, but Batista showed no sign of weakening as he battled out of the submission move. He then called for back up, and out came Eugene, the man who betrayed Chris Benoit at Vengeance and defeated Chris Benoit last week by making him submit to his own move. Eugene got in the ring and went to spear Benoit, but Benoit sent Eugene through the ropes and managed to lock Batista in the sharpshooter, and the monster tapped out in the middle of the ring, as Eugene struggled to get up.
Over: 88. Crowd: 89. Match: 86. 3 1/2 stars
Afterwards Batista and Eugene grabbed Benoit by the throat and began beating him down. But down came Chris Jericho and Edge to help Benoit. They cleared the ring of Evolution, but down came Mark Henry and Kane and helped Evolution. They were followed by Matt Hardy. A brawl erupted in the middle of the ring, as the crowd went wild. Everyone was attacking everyone and security was sent down to split the carnage up. Raw ended with all eight men being seperated in the middle of the ring as the crowd went wild.
Quick Match Results:
Al Snow def. Maven
Ivory & Victoria def. Jazz & Trish Stratus
Ric Flair def. Matt Hardy
Randy Orton def. Carlos Colon in the Intercontinental Open Challenge
Chris Benoit def. Batista
Overall Rating: 83
Television Rating: 5.92
Attendance: 7,512
Ticket Sales: $300,480
Biggest Pops:
1. Matt Hardy
2. Chris Benoit
3. Maven
Most Heat:
1. Kane
2. Triple H
3. Randy Orton
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Source wwe.com:
Raw Preview 09/08/2004
Detroit, MI
For the second night running, the WWE are in Detroit, but this time for there premier show, Raw.
Last week was truly off the hook, as firstly we witnessed Lita turn on her long term friend, and ex-boyfriend Matt Hardy and join with that Big Red Monster, Kane. This week she is at her home looking after herself, but Kane will be on Raw tonight. And we have got to wonder what he plans on doing to Matt Hardy. Only time will tell, but this issue is certainly far from over.
However, tonight is apparantly Randy Orton's night, as he will make an open challenge to any superstar in the WWE, and they will get a shot at his Intercontinental title tonight on Raw. The catch- it has to be against an opponent who he has never faced before. This eliminates past challengers, Shelton Benjamin, Chris Jericho, Matt Hardy, Eugene and The Hurricane. Who will he's challenger be.
Also tonight, a HUGE main event has been signed, as Chris Benoit will battle that big monster, Batista in singles action. Last week, with help from Triple H, Chris Benoit was defeated by Eugene, the newest member of Evolution. Will Eugene have any part in this match tonight?
And last but not least, Al Snow will face off against Maven, and once again it shall be student against teacher. And with a 350 pound monster like Mark Henry, as well as jealous Tough Enough 3 winner, Johnny Nitro by his side, Maven may be defeated with relative ease. However, both men presumabley have ring rust, but whose shall show more.
All this, and much much more this week on Raw, live on Spike TV. Check oyur local TV listings for more information, or log on to raw.wwe.com.
Confirmed Matches:
Randy Orton challenge for Intercontinental title
Batista vs. Chris Benoit
Al Snow vs. Maven
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Source wwe.com:
INJURIES & SUMMERSLAM UPDATEWell, everyone, we are only one week into August, and we already have an injury to report. Gail Kim has been sidelined with a back injury as a result from a bad bump at a house show last week in a match against women's champion, Trish Stratus. Gail took a bump off the top rope to the outside, but she landed incorrectly, and has badly injured her back. She is expected to miss between 2-3 months of ring action. Gail Kim's contract is set to end at the end of the month, but we can reveal that we have renewed her contract for a further two years, pending on A-Train's in ring work.
The current SummerSlam card is looking great so far, and expect many matches to be added tomorrow night on Raw, our last stop before the Pay Per View. So far we have the following matches signed:
World Heavyweight ChampionshipTriple H © vs. Matt Hardy
Intercontinental Championship
Randy Orton © vs. Chris Benoit
World Tag Team Championships
La Resistance © vs. The Hurricane & Rosey vs. Rhyno & Tajiri
Women's Championship
Tyson Tomko © vs. Ivory
Ultimate Tough Enough Match
Al Snow & Johnny Nitro vs. Maven & ???
More matches are to be added, with several workers still without a match including Kane, Lita and Eugene. Expect to hear more about this on Raw tomorrow night.
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Sunday Night HeAT Results 08/08/2004
Detroit, MI
The opening pyro's hit the arena and the crowd are kind of pumped up as we cut to the announce desk and see Al Snow and The Coach ready to welcome us all to the show.
Snow: Welcome to all our fans here in Detroit. And what a Raw we had just six days ago. We saw Lita reveal herself as the mastermind behind the attacks on Matt Hardy, as well as that sick wedding between her and Kane.
Coach: Highlights of those events later though Snow. But right now, we are set for some hot women's action.
Match to Determine the #1 Contender for the Women's Championship at SummerSlam
Gail Kim vs. Ivory vs. Jazz vs. Victoria
An average women's match, to say the least. Obviously the champion Trish couldn't take part, and nor could Lita, as she was on her honeymoon with Kane, and so the match suffered as a result of that- or so the fans said. A few blown spots by Jazz during the match. Time off from the ring has taken it's toll on her, and she was a little slower than usual. Ivory has shown real improvement, and she is off to Tough Enough soon, and she will learn some more then I suppose. The most impressive diva though, is still Victoria, but unfortuantley she didn't win the match. Moments after she nailed Jazz with the deadly Widow's Peak, she got hit in the back of the head by Ivory with a vicious kick. Ivory then stole the cheap pin fall, and shall meet Trish for the title in seven days time.
Over: 68. Crowd: 69. Match: 66. 2 1/2 stars.
We then cut to the back where we see Tough Enough 1 winner standing with Todd Grisham, ready for his match next against Tough Enough 3 winner, Johnny Nitro.
Todd: Well, Maven it has been a long time since you have been in the ring, but Johnny Nitro is fresh off his victory over The Hurricane and Rosey last week. Do you feel that you'll be able to once again prove that you are the Ultimate Tough Enough champion?
Maven: Well, I have beaten Christopher Nowinski several times, and so I am sure, let's make that certain, that I shall successfully defend my title tonight, and become the Ultimate Tough Enough champion.
Todd: Do you have any words for you opponent tonight?
Maven: All I can say is good luck, because you never know what's going to happen out there. And don't bring your friend, Mark Henry, Johnny. Because I want this match to be as fair as it can be. See you out there.
Maven walks off and then we go to a commercial break as Maven gets ready for his next match. (84)
Maven gained 2 points of overness from this segment.
Ultimate Tough Enough Championship
Johnny Nitro vs. Maven
When we return we are deep in the middle of the match and Nitro has Maven locked tightly in a sleeper hold, and the crowd are cheering on Maven. Both men looked good out there, and that extra time in the gym is finally paying off for both men. Maven, as usual flew off the top rope with relative ease. And Nitro's top rope Shooting Star Press was one of the greatest the company has ever seen. However, Nitro had a plan up his sleeve and called out the 350 pound monster, Mark Henry, who made his way to the ring. With the referee distracted Henry got in the ring and went to nail the Worlds Strongest Slam on Maven. However Maven would counter the move, and moments later when the monster went for a clothesline, he ducked and sent Henry right into Nitro. Maven then nailed that Halo DDT and picked up the pinfall, retaining his title. Nitro and Henry didn't look the least bit pleased with Maven's victory, and could only look on as fireworks went off for Maven and he was handed a trophy.
Over: 71. Crowd: 73. Match: 76. 2 3/4 stars
Maven remained in the ring and then he grabbed a microphone as the crowd cheered.
Maven: Accepting this trophy has to be one of the greatest moments in my career. But, as many of you know, I wouldn't even have a career if it wasn't for one man. So, I would like to call down to the ring, Al Snow, my Tough Enough trainer.
Snow looks towards Coach, who looks equally confused over at the announce desk. Snow takes off his headset, and the crowd cheer as he makes his way down to the ring, looking surprised. Snow climbs into the ring and he grabs a microphone of his own, and then begins to speak.
Snow: Maven, there is a word that I am looking for to describe you, your career, and this moment. DISGUSTED (boos). That's right, Maven, I am disgusted as to what kind of student you have become. That wasn't a wrestling match, it was a disgrace to me, and this company. Why you still work here is beyond me. I thought that Evolution took you out years ago.
Maven pauses and then bites his lip as a quiet chant of his name begins to fill the arena.
Maven: But, what are you gonna do about it Al? Your not even a wrestler. You've been degraded to co-announcing Sunday Night HeAT, with an announcer who really wants to be a wrestler, the popcorn fart himself, The Coach (pop).
Chants of "Popcorn Fart" begin to fill the arena and Snow looks angered by them.
Snow: Here's what we are going to do. At SummerSlam in seven days time, I am going to team with Johnny Nitro, the real Tough Enough champion to take on you, and a partner of your choosing, and that will prove who the real champions are. And, if you can't find a partner, then tough, it will have to be a Handicap Match. What do you say to that, champ?
Maven: Deal. But, I won't reveal who my partner is until SummerSlam. And together, we are going to kick your ass!
Snow: Pleasure doing business with you, now get the hell out of my ring you useless bitch!
Maven: I'll leave now, but at SummerSlam, we are going to see the student beat the trainer.
Maven's music hits the arena once more and then he leaves the ring looking satisfied. He is handed his trophy, and as he walks up the ramp he shakes several peoples hands and lets them touch the trophy. (85)
Al Snow gained 2 points of overness from this segment. Maven gained 2 points of overness from this segment.
We then cut to the back where we see The Hurricane standing by with Rosey, once again in the Parking Lot.
The Hurricane: Now, young rosevelt, for months now, I have been trying to teach you how to fly. And tonight, you will. So concentrate on the sky, and find a spot that you like, and then leap towards that spot, like so.
The Hurricane leaps forward and he flies into the sky, and then he lands right back next to Rosey.
The Hurricane: It's that simple young Rosevelt.
Rosey does exactly the same as The Hurricane did, and the camera zooms in to see Rosey concentrating. And... and, we see Rosey FLY. ROSEY IS FLYING for the first time in his career, and The Hurricane is going nuts. However, the fun doesn't last long as La Resistance come onto the scene and zoom out the camera to reveal stunt wires. The two French-Canadians just laugh and walk on as The Hurricane lowers Rosey back down to the ground.
Rosey: It looks, like that didn't work. (83)
Sylvain Grenier vs. Tajiri vs. The Hurricane
For the entirety of this match all three men's partner's were at ringside (Rhyno, Conway and Rosey) and were cheering their partners on. The match started off with both Tajiri and The Hurricane trying to double team on the tag team champion, Grenier. However, after Tajiri had floored Grenier with a deadly kick, Hurricane made sure that the Japanese Buzzsaw didn't get the pin and nailed Tajiri with a deadly kick to the face. Conway kept ensuring that his partner was OK, and at one point he dragged Tajiri out of the ring and whipped him into the steel steps. An impressive performance from the tag champions, and the crowd were really over them tonight. Conway handed Grenier the belt, but The Hurricane ducked the shot and then nailed the chokeslam- right onto the title belt, and picked up the pinfall victory, much to La Resistance's dislike. A real crowd pleaser.
Over: 81. Crowd: 75. Match: 87. 3 1/2 stars
All six men got into the ring and standed in seperate corners as The Hurricane got on the microphone and began to speak, ready to reveal the match stipulation at SummerSlam.
The Hurricane: Now, I realize that tonight I pinned World Tag Champion, Sylvain Grenier, but last week Conway defeated Tajiri, but then on Raw last Monday night, Rhyno defeated Sylvain Grenier. That would mean that each team has scored one point, meaning that we are all equal. So, at SummerSlam, I feel that all three teams deserve to fight for the World Tag Team titles, in an Elimination Match.
The Hurricane's music hit the arena once more, and then the teams left the ring, the champions were not happy however, and there was nothing that they could do about it, as they had agreed that whoever won the match would earn the right to decide the match type and stipulation for SummerSlam.
We then go on our second commercial break of the evening. When we return we see highlights of what happened before the break, and the HUGE announcement that at SummerSlam we shall see The Hurricane & Rosey, as well as Rhyno & Tajiri challenge La Resistance for the World Tag Team titles!
We then cut to the back and we see H.B. Cade standing with Stacy Keibler in his locker room, ready for his match.
Cade: Stacy, Stacy, standing next to me. Who is the sexiest superstar of them all?
Stacy: Of course my master, it is you my dear.
Cade and Stacy kiss, and then Cade continues to speak.
Cade: And in a minute we are going to see the sexiest superstar on Earth defeat Stevie Richards, and become the new WWE European Champion.
Stacy: That's right. Tonight, we prove why everybody should forget about HBK, and remember H.B. Cade!
Stacy and H.B. Cade leave the locker room, heading for the ring as the crowd give a mixed reaction. (87)
Garrison Cade gained 1 point of overness from this segment.
WWE European Championship Match
H.B. Cade vs. Stevie Richards
H.B. Cade came out to an interesting remix of the famous Shawn Michael's theme, different to the one on Raw though. He danced on the stage, and wore similar ring gear to the Heartbreak Kid. The match didn't offically get underway until after H.B. Cade had removed his Shawn Michaels mimicking gear. After that, H.B. Cade spent a good couple of minutes warming up the crowd, but got knocked down with a clothesline from Richards, and the bell rang. A lot of impressive moves by Richards tonight. Stevie nailed the Stevie DDT on Cade, but Cade did a Shawn Michael's style flip, and got back to his feet, and began to pound away at Richards, winning the exchange of right hands. Cade won after Stacy got on the apron and started dancing, distracting Richards, allowing Cade to nail the Sweet Ass Music, and pick up a cheap victory.
Over: 71. Crowd: 67. Match: 76. 2 3/4 stars.
The WWE European title has gained in image.
We ended HeAT with H.B. Cade dancing in the middle of the ring, holding his European title up high and then recieving a nice kiss on the cheek by Stacy Keibler.
Quick Match Results:
Ivory def. Gail Kim, Jazz and Victoria
Maven def. Johnny Nitro
The Hurricane def. Sylvain Grenier and Tajiri
H.B. Cade def. Stevie Richards to become the WWE European Champion
Overall Rating: 75
Television Rating: 5.07
Attendance: 7,545
Ticket Sales: $301,800
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From wwe.com:
Sunday Night HeAT Preview 08/08/2004
Just seven days to go until SummerSlam ladies and gentlemen, and at present there are only two matches booked for the Pay Per View. However, we will find out many things tonight on HeAT. Firstly, we need to know whether or not Matt Hardy will be able to compete at SummerSlam in his World title match against Triple H.
But tonight H.B. Cade (Garrison Cade) shall be in the main event once more, as he shall battle Stevie Richards. However, Eric Bischoff has added an extra stipulation to the match, as he has managed to revive an old belt- he WWE European title. The winner of this match shall become the new WWE European Champion. H.B. Cade has his gorgeous manageress, Stacy Keibler by his side, and he might be able to pick up a shock victory and win his first title here in the WWE. Or will Stevie Night Heat be able to pick up another victory?
And the hunt for the World Tag Team titles will continue, as a Triple Threat Match is booked involving Sylvain Grenier, The Hurricane and Tajiri. Whoever wins gets to chose what type of match they have at SummerSlam. The World Tag Team Champions could really be at danger here.
And finally, Tough Enough 1 Champion will meet Tough Enough 3 champion to promote the fourth series of Tough Enough, as Maven will take on Johnny Nitro one on one tonight. Now Maven has missed a lot of in ring action, while Nitro has befriended that monster, Mark Henry. Could the new kid on the block score a HUGE victory over the original winner of the series?
All this and probably a lot, lot more this Sunday night on HeAT with the best annoucing team in the world (although they say so themselves) Al Snow and The Coach.
Confirmed Matches:
Stevie Richards vs. H.B. Cade for the WWE European Championship
Sylvain Grenier vs. Tajiri vs. The Hurricane
Johnny Nitro vs. Maven- Ultimate Tough Enough Championship
Any predictions/feedback is welcome.
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WWE Raw Results 02/08/2004
Orlando, FL
We open the show with the usual pyro's, but instead of going straight to the announce desk for introductions from JR and King, we see footage on the titantron of Kane and Lita. Lita, as usual looks scared as Kane grabs her by the throat.
Kane: The only reason why I am not going to harm you Lita is because you are carrying my baby. But you are also still attached to that fool, Matt Hardy. So, tonight, we tell him. NOW, YOU SHALL TELL HIM!
Lita walks away in fear, and then she nods as Kane laughs in his evil way, and Lita smiles back at him, for just a split second.
Lita: Fine, Kane. I'm going to tell him right now. Just so I can get this all over with.
Lita walks down the corridor, and the camera gets one last look at Kane laughing evilly, and then Lita's music hits the arena, and the crowd go nuts as the former Women's champion makes her way down to the ring and grabs a microphone. Her music fades out as she begins to speak.
Lita: This isn't really easy to do..... But, Matt could you come out here. Kane is backstage, and he won't harm you at all. So... Matt, could you please come down to the ring. For my sake.... f-for the sake of the baby. It is your baby, Matt! (*pop*) I just want to share this moment with you. I am so happy.
Matt Hardy's music hits the arena and then he makes his way down to the ring as the crowd go wild. He gets into the ring and then he hugs Lita and then grabs a microphone of his own from ringside and begins to speak.
Matt: Is this for real Lita? Is the baby really mine, and is whatever Kane has been going on about all over? I need to know Lita, is the baby mine? Yes or no?
Lita just smiles, and then she walks over and puts her arm around Matt's hip, and looks him straight in the eye. Her face then turns to one of evil, and she low blows Matt Hardy and then Kane makes his way down to the ring, as the crowd boo loudly. Kane climbs into the ring and then grabs the spare microphone, and lifts Matt up to his feet, as Lita begins to speak.
Lita: That's right Matt. I set you up. It was me who asked Kane to have sex with me, because I knew that you wouldn't. It is me who has tricked you, each and every single week for the past few months. And do you know why I did it Matt? Do you want to know why? When I was having surgery on my neck, I didn't receive one phone call or get well soon card from you. And the moment I show up on Raw, you just want to get back together with me. What do you think I am, a slut? (*pop*) Tonight, Kane and I are going to end the process by getting married in front of this live crowd in Orlando. And we are going to make sure that you have nothing to do with the ceremony. Good luck in your match tonight.
Kane chokeslams Matt Hardy down to the mat, and then he and Lita lock tongues in the middle of the ring, as the audience go wild. Eric Bischoff then makes his way out onto the stage with a microphone in hand, as the crowd begin to boo.
Bischoff: Well, it seems as if two of the competitors for tonight’s Battle Royal, are already in the ring. So we may as well get this thing started, bring out the competitors, referees get your asses down here!
The crowd cheer as the other eight participants for the Battle Royal make there way down to the ring, and the match officially begins. (74)
Lita's turn is now completed, and she is now a heel. Lita gained 4 points of overness from this turn.
Over the Top Rope Battle Royal to Determine the #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight title at SummerSlam
Participants: A-Train, Batista, Chris Jericho, Edge, Garrison Cade, Kane, Mark Henry, Matt Hardy, Randy Orton and William Regal
The match started off with the bigger guys (Kane, Henry and A-Train) just beating the living hell out of the smaller guys. A-Train eliminated Edge first after Edge went for a spear, but A-Train lifted Edge up high and planted him over the top rope. Moments later Garrison Cade made the bravest move of his career, sending the 350 pound giant over the top rope with a dropkick. Moments after Orton nailed an RKO on Regal, both men were also eliminated by Cade, who was on a roll tonight. However, the monster Kane would send Cade over the top rope with a deadly chokeslam to the outside. Batista and Jericho, fresh off there match last week eliminated each other, leaving just Kane and Matt Hardy to brawl it out in the middle of the ring. However, Kane did something that we never thought he would do, and he LEFT the ring over the top rope and left the ring. A bloodied and battered Matt Hardy was awarded the victory, as well as a place in the SummerSlam main event. Afterwards the big red monster just smiled at Matt Hardy in the ring and left the arena, without attacking Matt or anything.
Over: 78. Crowd: 88. Match: 69. 3 stars
We then go to a commercial break, with the crowd hot following Matt Hardy's victory. We then cut to the back where RAW Diva, Stacy Keibler was standing in front of a blank screen with a silhouette of a wrestler on it.
Stacy: Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to introduce to you, my new client, H.B. CADE!
A remix of Shawn Michael’s theme song, "Sexy Boy" hits and then Garrison Cade breaks through the screen wearing a mimicking suit to Shawn Michaels and begins dancing cockily to his theme music, just like Shawn Michaels, as Stacy and him leave the arena. Cade now has Stacy by his side as we cut back to the ring for Test's return match! (70)
Garrison Cade gained 2 points of overness from this segment. Stacy Keibler lost 2 points of overness from this segment.
Batista vs. Test
The crowd were quite pumped up for this match, and it wasn't a squash as everyone thought it would be. Test and Batista wrestled a great contest, and Test looked as if he has improved ten fold in the ring. At one point Test reversed a Full Nelson Slam right into a nice tornado DDT, flooring the big man. However, since neither man was that good at selling the offence the crowd started to get bored. Test quickly ended the match with the Big Boot. Batista looked pissed off as Ric Flair and Randy Orton dragged him off to the back.
Over: 79. Crowd: 85. Match: 74. 2 ¾ stars.
We then cut to the back where we see camera men running around everywhere trying to get to the action. We then turn round the corner and see Evolution, minus Triple H, attacking Matt Hardy with a steel chair, busting him open even more. Batista finishes the job off my slamming Matt right into a door. Evolution then walked off as paramedics aid Matt Hardy. (88)
JR: Well, we have had a lot of surprises tonight so far. And, we just got another one. Matt Hardy, the number one contender for the Worlds title at SummerSlam may be unconscious due to the severity of the attack moments ago.
Lawler: And to make things even worse, he has to see that horrible monster Kane marry the love of his life, Lita. And Lita actually wants to go through with the marriage.
La Resistance’s music hits the arena and then the crowd boo as the two French-Canadians make there way out onto the stage with microphones in hand. Conway begins to speak as there music fades out and the boos grow even louder for the World Tag Team Champions.
Conway: JR and King, we have had enough of everybody in the back ignoring us. We are the World Tag Team Champions, and right now we demand respect. So, right now in Orlando Florida we demand that every single fan get up from there seats and applaud your World Tag Team Champions!
The crowd boo, and some of them actually do get up off of their seats, but not many, and La Resistance just shake there heads.
Grenier: That was disappointing to say the least, and it just proves the arrogance of this country. Tonight I shall defeat Rhyno, and make sure that he never receives a shot at us, the greatest tag team of all time-
Rhyno’s music hits and then he comes out onto the stage and he floors Grenier with a HUGE gore, a referee makes his way out, and due to the rules of the match, he begins to count Rhyno out.
No Disqualification (for Grenier) Match
Rhyno vs. Sylvain Grenier
The crowd were really hot during this match, and Rhyno got one of the better reactions of his WWE career. Sylvain used the slanted rules to his advantage, but realized that he could not pin the monster, he tried to get him counted out, but couldn’t. A few impressive moves by Rhyno, including a nice dropkick from the top rope, as well as Irish whipping Grenier through a table. The finish arrived when Conway got in the ring and the two went for that deadly double team manoeuvre while the referee was down from a deadly gore moments earlier. However, The Hurricane, who made it known that he and Rosey wanted a tag title shot last night on Heat made his way down to the ring and flew off the top rope with a cross body, knocking both men down. Rhino then got back to his senses and gored both men, and got the pin on Grenier to win the match. Afterwards, an angry La Resistance tried to beat down on Rhyno, but Rhyno managed to reverse a DDT by Grenier into a nice suplex, and then The Hurricane would land right on Conway’s face with a leg drop. The champions rolled out of the ring, scared of their two potential challengers.
Over: 76. Crowd: 72. Match: 80. 3 stars.
We then go to our second commercial break of the evening with La Resistance just staring in disbelief at one another on the ramp. When we return we cut to the back where Triple H is sitting in Evolution’s locker room with the World Heavyweight title around his waist. The crowd show there appreciation by booing the champion, but HHH begins to speak anyway.
Triple H: Well, well, well. It seems as if everybody is blaming Eugene for what happened to Chris Benoit last Sunday night, and that nobody believed that I could have defeated Chris Benoit by myself. But you’re all wrong. I am the best damn athlete in the world right now, which is why I am the new World Heavyweight Champion (boos). I have beaten men greater than Chris Benoit, as a matter of fact, Benoit is not even in my league, and he never will be, as he shows remorse. He felt sorry for Eugene, as did every single one of you fans, and you believed everything that Eugene’s “Uncle” Eric told you. Eugene was never mentally challenged, and he never was Eric Bischoff’s nephew- he was mine. It was my plan all along, because I realized that I was getting old, and that I needed a successor to my throne. Because one day in the near future my nephew Eugene shall become World Heavyweight Champion, just like I am now. And he is going to begin his success by defeating Chris Benoit tonight, by making him submit, right in the middle of the ring. Just like I supposedly did at WrestleMania, back in March. Eugene, make your Uncle HHH proud. Good luck, not that you’ll need it. Because Evolution will always have your back. (97)
The camera zooms out and then we cut to the announce table where we see JR and King looking confused.
JR: What a night we have had so far ladies and gentlemen, and we still have a wedding to come along. But first let’s talk about our next Pay Per View, SummerSlam which comes LIVE to your living rooms in two weeks time from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The main event is set to be Matt Hardy challenging Triple H for the World Heavyweight title. But we aren’t even sure if Matt will even make it to SummerSlam because of that vicious attack earlier this evening. Let’s take another look.
A video is played showing the incident between Evolution and Matt Hardy earlier this evening where Matt was beaten with a steel chair, and was taken to a local medical facility.
King: I am lost for words JR. first I couldn’t believe that Kane just walked over the top rope in that Battle Royal earlier tonight when he had the match won.
JR: But now, it is time for the main event. Let’s take a look at how this started, eight days ago at Vengeance.
We see several footage of Eugene jumping up and down, winning matches and making friends with The Rock and Chris Benoit. However, we then see him hanging out with Evolution, feeling betrayed by William Regal and then at Vengeance finally joining Evolution.
Chris Benoit vs. Eugene
Eugene got massive heel heat from the Orlando crowd, who were chanting for The Rock all throughout the match. The match was a great one, and Eugene went up to the top rope on many occasions sending Benoit down to the floor with a variety of moves, including a deadly cross body that went wrong, and Eugene landed right on Chris Benoit’s head. Eugene countered the cross face twice, but he was soon joined by Randy Orton who made sure that things went smoothly by smashing Chris Benoit into the steel steps and then nailing the RKO on the outside as the fans could only look on. Benoit soon fought back and Eugene went for the famous Rock Bottom, but Benoit countered it into a HUGE german suplex that made the crowd go nuts. Benoit then went up top and looked for the diving headbutt, but Randy Orton would knock the Rabid Wolverine off with the Intercontinental title belt, and Eugene would then lock Benoit in his own manoeuvre, the Crippler Crossface. Benoit couldn’t get to the ropes, and so had no choice but to tap out in the middle of the ring, as the fans wend wild with boos for Eugene. Afterwards Randy Orton would get on the microphone and begin to talk, as the crowd booed loudly.
Orton: Now that Triple H has got you out of the World title picture, how about you get a shot at the next best thing. What do you say Chris Benoit, the legend killer, Randy Orton going against the Rabid Wolverine at SummerSlam for the Intercontinental title?
Orton extended his hand, and Chris Benoit shook it, agreeing to the match, but Orton reversed it into the RKO and sent the wolverine back down to the mat. He picked up the microphone again and began to speak once more as the crowd booed.
Orton: Of course, that’s if you make it to SummerSlam!
Orton and Eugene then left the ring happy that Benoit was down for the third time in two weeks at the hands of Evolution.
Over: 86. Crowd: 78. Match: 92. 4 stars.
We then go to our final commercial break, as we prepare for the wedding. When we return the ring is set up for the event, and the usual wedding essentials are there. Flowers decorate the ring, and there is a gateway and a priest standing in the middle of the ring. And there is a little table with pictures of the bride (Lita) and groom (Kane). The crowd boo as Kane’s music hits the arena and then he and Lita come down wearing their wedding suits. Lita is wearing a nice white wedding dress with a veil and looks happier than ever, while Kane is just wearing a normal suit with a tie and dinner jacket. Kane taunts in the middle of the ring and then begins to strip the flowers from around the ring with a look of disgust on his face. His music stops and then he and Lita smile at one another, as they know that Matt is in a local medical facility. Kane gets on the microphone as the crowd boo.
Kane: Finally, this day has come. Tonight we finish what we started three months ago Lita, when you not only become the mother of my child, but you become my wife. You become the one thing normal in my life. Now that my father is dead, I have nobody to turn to, but you, and my baby. So without further ado, let’s get on with the ceremony.
Kane smiles and then hands the microphone to the priest as the crowd boo.
Priest: I have been ordered by Kane to cut out the unimportant parts of the ceremony. And so, we shall cut straight to the “I Do’s”. Do you Lita take this man to be your husband?
Lita: Nothing could make me happier. I hope your listening Matt. I do (boos).
Priest: Do you Kane take this woman to be your wife?
Kane: I doooo.
Priest: In the name of the father, the son and the holy spirit, I pronounce you husband and wife.
Kane and Lita begin to snog in the middle of the ring as the crowd look surprised and start booing the newlywed couple.
Priest: You may now kiss the bride.
Raw comes to an end with Kane and Lita still kissing in the middle of the ring as the crowd boo the newlyweds. (75)
Quick Match Results:
Matt Hardy wins 10 Man Battle Royal to become #1 contender to the World Heavyweight title at SummerSlam
Test def. Batista
Rhyno def. Sylvain Grenier
Eugene def. Chris Benoit via submission
Biggest Pops:
1. Chris Benoit
2. Matt Hardy
3. Chris Jericho
4. Test
5. Rhyno
Most Heat:
1. Kane
2. Lita (when she turned)
3. Triple H
4. Eugene
5. La Resistance
Overall Rating: 79
Television Rating: 5.92
Attendance: 7,539
Ticket Sales: $301,560
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Source raw.wwe.com:
Raw Preview 02/08/2004
Tonight's Raw is definitely one that you do not want to miss. Tonight's main event shall be a huge one, as new member of Evolution, Eugene will take on Chris Benoit. Many fans believe that Eugene screwed Chris Benoit out of the World Heavyweight championship, just eight days ago at Vengeance. But tonight on Raw, Chris Benoit shall get a match with the man that he wants so much.
But another HUGE question that needs to be answered is who the rightful number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship should be. And so, Raw General Manager, Eric Bischoff has ordered a ten man over the top rope Battle Royale with ten superstars entered. The superstars include: Chris Jericho, Matt Hardy and Kane. Only one of them can go on to SummerSlam and face the World Heavyweight champion though, but who will it be? Watch Raw this week to find out.
Speaking of Kane, tonight we shall see Kane and Lita's wedding in front of millions of viewers. Weddings in the WWE haven't gone well in WWE's history. Who could ever forget Stephanie McMahon's weddings- all four of them, and they all happened LIVE on Raw, in front of the millions of fans watching at home. What part will Matt Hardy- who is also involved in the over the top rope Battle Royale- play in this historic, if not sickening, event?
Last night on Heat La Resistance made a challenge to Rhyno, who eagerly wanted a shot at the World Tag Team titles. Tonight Sylvain Grenier has challenged Rhyno to a No Disqualification. That's no disqualification's for Sylvain only. And with Rob Conway fresh off his victory over Tajiri just 24 hours ago, does Rhyno even stand a chance in hell of winning this bout?
And last but not least, we can confirm that Test shall make his in ring return to Raw tonight, and shall be in singles action against a superstar of his choice. Who will Test choose, and can he win after seven months hiatus from in ring action?
Confirmed Matches:
Test vs. Mystery Opponent
Sylvain Grenier vs. Rhyno in a No DQ Match (for Sylvain Grenier)
Chris Benoit vs. Eugene
10 Man Over The Top Rope Battle Royale to Determine the #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight title at SummerSlam, involving: A-Train, Batista, Chris Jericho, Edge, Garrison Cade, Kane, Mark Henry, Matt Hardy, Randy Orton, William Regal
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Sunday Night HeAT Results 01/08/2004
Miami, FL
The pyro's kick off and then the fans go semi-wild as we are welcomed by Al Snow and The Coach at the announce table.
Snow: Welcome to all our fans. I'm Al Snow.
Coach: And I'm The Coach.
Snow: Otherwise known as the greatest announcers of all time.
Snow and Coach don't get too long to speak as La Resistance's music hits the arena and then two very angry Frenchmen make there way out onto the stage, sporting their World Tag Team titles as the crowd boo. Sylvain is holding the French flag up high, and the Miami fans just boo even louder. The champions climb into the ring and then Sylvain grabs a microphone and begins to speak in his usual broken English as there music stops, and the crowd boo.
Sylvain: I am appalled as to what kind of place this country has become. I was ashamed at the state of the room service in my hotel, just down the road from here. Over in a real country, like France, this wouldn't happen. So, Robert and I just came down to say that we shall never be returning to this dump. And if you think that we are defending our World Tag Team titles in this dump, you have another thing coming. So, ladies and gentlemen-
But then Tajiri's music hits the arena and then he makes his way down to the ring, as the crowd give him a decent reaction. Tajiri slides into the ring, and just stares blankly towards both members of La Resistance.
Sylvain: What the hell do you want tajiri? Can't you see that important people are talking?
Tajiri gets right in Sylvain's face, and sprays that horrible green mist right in his eyes, as the crowd go nuts! He kicks an approaching Conway right in the face, and then a referee runs down the ramp, and it looks like we have a match! (72)
Rob Conway vs. Tajiri
A nice match from these two. Thanks to the distraction of his partner, Tajiri was able to get some decent moves on the cocky American. Conway suffered several kicks to the face and stomach during the match, but in the end, with help from Sylvain, he managed to dodge that deadly kick to the back of the head, and then score a massive DDT on Tajiri, and pick up the cheap win.
Over: 78. Crowd: 72. Match: 84. 3 stars.
Rob Conway gained 1 point of overness from this match.
Afterwards La Resistance lifted Tajiri up high, looking for that deadly double team manouvere, but down came Tajiri's old friend, Rhyno. Rhyno stopped La Resistance from doing the move and nailed a viscious gore on Sylvain before the champions left the ring. Rhyno helped Tajiri up, and then he grabbed a microphone from ringside, and began to speak.
Rhyno: You two seem to have a problem with just about everyone. So, how about you defend your World Tag Team titles against Tajiri and I, tomorrow night LIVE on Raw? That's if your not cowards!
Sylvain is given a microphone and then he begins to speak, breathlessly.
Sylvain: Erm........no. Your not even in our league, Mr. Rhyno.
Conway whispers something in Sylvain's ear, and then Sylvain smiles and continues to speak.
Sylvain: OK Mr. Rhyno, I have had a change of plan. We will let you get a shot at our tag team titles. But on one condition. And that condition is that you take part in a match tomorrow night on Raw between myself and you. Let's have the match a No Disqualification match. (Crowd cheer). Naturally, that means no disqualifications for me, and every single disqualification for you. If, you can win- let alone survive- that match, then you can get a shot at the World Tag Team titles at SummerSlam. So, what do you say Mr. Rhyno?
Rhyno thinks about it for a second, and then he replies.
Rhyno: Sylvain, even with those odds, I am sure that I can guarantee victory over you tomorrow night. So your on! But, at SummerSlam, it's all over for you, as Tajiri and I become the new World Tag Team Champions!
Sylvain: Foolish man, so foolish. You have no idea what kind of punishment that I am going to inflict on you tomorrow night. Come Robert, let's leave this pig sty known as Miami.
La Resistance's music hits the arena as we go to our first commercial break, with the fans going wild.
When we return we see The Hurricane and Rosey hanging out in the parking lot. Rosey looks really excited and is jumping up and down with joy.
Rosey: I can't believe it Hurricane, I can fly!
The Hurricane: Holy ****! Young Rosevelt, you must show me your newly acquired skill.
Rosey looks focused as he concentrates on what he is doing. He pushes off, but he loses his balance, and falls face first onto the concrete. Several heels walk by, and laugh at Rosey as The Hurricane looks dissappointed. (78)
Rosey gained 2 points of overness from this segment.
Several members of the WWE Medical Team run by, and the camera follows them into the arena where we see Mark Henry beating the living hell out of Edge, tossing him into the wall. Henry then lifts Edge above his head and nails a deadly power slam onto the concrete floor and then begins to walk away. Johnny Nitro approaches him and begins clapping.
Nitro: That, was great Mark. I could use someone like that in my match tonight. You see, I was scheduled to have a match against The Hurricane, but now that your here, how about we add that useless piece of S.H.I.T, Rosey, and make it a tag match?
Mark just stares down at Nitro and then he nods, and the two make there way to the ring, as the crowd boo. (78)
Justice League vs. Johnny Nitro & Mark Henry
Nitro was happy to be teaming with Henry, and felt guarranteed of a victory. This match was a total squash, and only lasted just over two minutes. Henry finished by unleashing a deadly DDT on The Hurricane, and getting the win.
Aftermath
Nitro and Henry were celebrating, and then Henry continued to beat down on The Hurricane, and nailed another vicious DDT on the superhero, while his partner Rosey could do nothing.
Over: 74. Crowd: 69. Match: 79. 2 1/2 stars
We then got to our second commercial break. When we return we see video footage of Triple H's win over Chris Benoit seven days ago at Vengeance, with the help from Eugene. We then cut to the back where Todd Grisham is standing by with Matt Hardy, who looks ready for his match.
Todd: Well tonight Matt, you have a match against Garrison Cade. But I realize that this isn't the biggest problem that you have at the moment. Tomorrow night, Kane will marry Lita, all because you lost a match one week ago at Vengeance. How do you feel?
Matt: Well, right now Todd, I have mixed emotions, as deep down inside I still care for Lita. And it hurts me that not only is she marrying someone who she never loved, and never will love, but also that she is carrying that filthy man's baby. Tomorrow night, I am going to do my absolute best and try to stop this horrendous event from happenning. All I can say to Garrison Cade is this: I am a very dangerous man tonight, as I have mixed emotions. Don't get on the wrong side of Matt Hardy, Version 1. Peace out.
Matt walks away and heads to the ring as the crowd cheer, as the main event is next. (82)
Garrison Cade vs. Matt Hardy
An interesting match between these two, as Matt couldn't really get into the flow of things and just wrestle the match. He wasn't his usual self, but still managed to kick out of several impressive manouveres by the impressive Cade. Matt soon got in the swing of things as Cade missed a top rope moonsault. Matt hit the side effect, and signalled for the Twist of Fate as the crowd went wild, but Kane's face appeared on the titantron, and the camera zoomed out, and we saw that he had Lita in a chokehold, and Matt was distracted long enough for Cade to roll Matt up with his feet on the ropes, and steal a win from the Sensei of Mattitude.
Over: 79. Crowd: 75. Match: 80. 3 stars.
Garrison Cade gained 2 points of overness from this segment.
Afterwards Cade celebrated his victory in the ring, as Matt kept looking up at the tiantron, but Kane's demented face had gone. We ended Heat with Garrison Cade celebrating his victory in the middle of the ring.
Quick Match Results:
Rob Cobway def. Tajiri
Johnny Nitro & Mark Henry def. Justice League
Garrison Cade def. Matt Hardy
Overall Rating: 73
Television Rating: 4.75
Attendance: 7,513
Ticket Sales: $300,520
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From wwe.com:
Heat Preview 01/08/2004
No matches have been announced for tonight's show, though it is believed that we shall see the World Tag Team Championships up for grabs, as an angry La Resistance try to prove to the world why they are worthy of the titles.
What will happen to Tomko, he is rightfully the Women's champion, as he did win the match. However, the official rules of the Women's championship state that only a female competitor can win the Women's title. That is another HUGE question for us, and will we find out the answer tonight on Heat?
Confirmed Matches:
No matches have been announced, so you'll have to watch the show to find out!
Off-Topic: Sorry that it was so short, but what more can I put for Heat, especially my first one.
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RAW CHAMPIONS & ROSTER
The superstars in bold are currently inactive. See below for more details.
World Heavyweight Champion: Triple H
Intercontinental Champion: Randy Orton
World Tag Team Champions: La Resistance (Rob Conway & Sylvain Grenier)
Women's Champion: Tyson Tomko (read backstory)
Al Snow
A-Train
Batista
Chris Benoit
Chris Jericho
Chris Nowinski
Christian
Chuck Palumbo
Edge
Eric Bischoff (Raw General Manager)
Eugene
Gail Kim
Garrison Cade
Ivory
Jazz
Jonathon Coachman
Kane
Lita
Mark Henry
Matt Hardy
Maven
Mick Foley
Molly Holly
Mr. McMahon
Nidia
Randy Orton
Rhyno
Ric Flair
Rob Conway
Rosey
Shane McMahon
Shawn Michaels
Shelton Benjamin
Stacy Keibler
Stephanie McMahon
Stevie Richards
Sylvain Grenier
Tajiri
Test
The Hurricane
The Rock
Trish Stratus
Triple H
Tyson Tomko
Val Venis
Victoria
William Regal
Inactive Superstars:
Chris Nowinski- Nowinski has been out of action for almost a year now due to several injuries that he sustained, which caused him to have to wear a face mask. At the moment, his contract with the WWE runs out in November, and if he is still unable to wrestle, we shall try to put him in a non-wrestling role.
Christian- Over the years, Christian has sustained a lot of damage to his lower back, and later this month he shall undergo surgery for this injury. He is believed to return to the ring in 2-3 months time.
Ivory- Ivory is currently getting ready to work on the next series of Tough Enough, as well as the $250,000 Raw Diva Search. She has said that she wishes to return to a full-time wrestling role, next year.
Mark Henry- Mark Henry is just weeks away from returning to action on Raw, like the monster he is. He suffered minor damage to his quadricep at a Raw house show back in October, but is hoping to return by the end of the month.
Mick Foley- There are many reasons why Mick is not on TV, for both personal and storyline purposes. At present he is selling injuries from his match with Randy Orton back in April. However, Mick has said that he doesn't want to wrestle another match in the company, and has also asked for a dramatic pay rise if he does. It is very unlikely that we will see Mick Foley back on our screens anytime soon.
Shawn Michaels- Shawn is another Raw Superstar who is selling his injuries. Shawn is set to return shortly after SummerSlam, and is enjoying spending time with his wonderful wife and children.
Test- Test is another injured Raw superstar who will be returning to action very shortly. It has been rumoured on Internet sites worldwide that Test will make an appearance on this week's Raw, but we cannot confirm anything at this moment in time.
The Rock- Good news ladies and gentlemen. After several talks with the WWE, The Rock is set to do a full years work with the WWE starting in August. We wait patiently for his return.
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A note from the author: The following diary shall be done using EWR 4.2, as I haven't got TEW, nor do I want it. I have previously posted this diary on BOTH .400 Studios and EWC (Extreme Wrestling Central) and have got a lot of positive feedback there, so I was hoping to continue the diary here as well. I hope you enjoy it. The diary does not really have a backstory, as I don't really like writing backstories. Let's say for now that somehow I have become Head Booker and Writer for WWE Raw, with my job commencing on Sunday August 1st 2004, following the Raw Pay Per View, Vengenace the previous week. Here is a round up of what happened in July:
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
After winning the rights to become the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship by truly beating the living hell out of Eric Bischoff's nephew, Eugene, HHH made it clear that he would regain his title, and the match was made for Vengeance. However, despite having three members of Evolution by his side, Chris Benoit was still able to get the best of The Game and Evolution by defeating all three members of Evolution, including one hell of a victory over Randy Orton in a Steel Cage match. However, after that hellacious Steel Cage match, the week before Vengeance, HHH would come out and truly beat the hell out of Benoit, hitting him several times with The Game's coveted weapon, the deadly sledgehammer. Six days later and at the very last minute, Raw General Manager, Eric Bischoff made a shocking announcement, and made his nephew Eugene the Special Guest Referee for the World title match. The fans, believing that Eugene would cut it down the middle were shocked as Eugene visciously attacked Chris Benoit, moments before Triple H would nail a devastating pedigree and become the new World Heavyweight Champion. A limousine then made its way down to the ring and all five members of Evolution got in and laughed as Chris Benoit tried to get up off the mat.
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Week after week, for months now, we have been hearing how Randy Orton is the longest reigning Intercontinental Champion in almost a decade. And he continued his reign through July by first defeating Chris Jericho, to decide what type of match he would have against Edge at Vengeance. Orton chose a Ladder Match and would surprisingly defeat Edge without any interference from Evolution and his reign continues for another month....
WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
Due to Rob Conway being injured in a match at a house show a the beginning of the month, the titles were not defended at the shows Pay Per View. Instead Conway's partner, Sylvan Grenier battled against Chris Jericho, and almost got a pinfall victory over the King of the World. However, Chris would make the French-Canadian tap out in the middle of the ring, and gain the victory. Afterwards Conway made his way to the ring and helped his partner get the better of Jericho. This issue between La Resistance and Chris Jericho certainly isn't finished.
WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP
On the July 5th edition of Raw, fill-in General Manager Eugene booked a Battle Royale match featuring six divas. Victoria would win, and earned the title shot against Trish. However, Trish had Eric Bischoff make the match a Handicap Match against her and Tomko. Bischoff agreed, and at Vengeance Tomko ripped his way through Victoria and ensured that Trish left the Women's championship. But she didn't, he did. As the rules state, whoever earns the pinfall or submission becomes the champion, and Tomko did just that and was awarded his first title in the WWE- the Women's title. Find out how this issue develops in the coming weeks on Raw...
OTHER NEWS
The situation between Kane and Lita, which also involves Matt Hardy got even more dangerous as the two male superstars slugged it out in the middle of the ring. However, as Matt Hardy had lost to Jonathon Coachman by countout on Raw, Kane got to add a stipulation to his match at Vengeance. Kane decided that he wanted something from Lita. He said that if Kane won the match, then Lita and Kane would get married. And to make things even worse, Eric Bischoff slided the rules in Kane's favour once again. This meant that Kane could win the match by countout, submission, pinfall and even disqualification, while Matt could only win by pinning the Big Red Monster. And, as oyu have guessed, Matt was not able to do that, as Kane floored Matt with a devastating chokeslam and is going to marry Lita!
Evolution continued to reign supreme, and with Eugene by there side, they now feel that they are stronger than ever.
There has still been no sign of Shawn Michaels following that savage attack from Kane in June.
Vengeance Results:
Triple H def. Chris Benoit for the World Heavyweight Championship with Eugene as the Special Guest Referee
Randy Orton def. Edge to retain the Intercontinental Championship in a Ladder Match
Tyson Tomko & Trish Stratus def. Victoria in a Handicap Match for the Women's Championship
Chris Jericho def. Sylvan Grenier via submission
Kane def. Matt Hardy
Ric Flair def. Shelton Benjamin
WWE Raw: A New Direction
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