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OFFICIAL TNA "iMPACT!" RESULTS
Thursday, May 11th, 2006
SINGLES MATCH
SAMOA JOE VS. ALEX SHELLEY
Differently from last week's edition, this week's iMPACT! starts off BIG, with Samoa Joe.
Young Alex Shelley was trying to impress TNA management by becoming the first man to beat Samoa Joe on iMPACT!, as he did lose to AJ Styles at Turning Point back in december. This match started off very well for Joe, who took out his aggression on Shelley, and took him down with a couple of power maneuvers, even cornering him and repeatedly kicking him in the chest. Shelley was able to fight back for a short amount of time, though, as he took Joe by surprise when he was distracted by an argument he started with referee Andrew Thomas, and nailed him right in the chest with a missile dropkick which nearly pinned the big man.
This didn't go over very well with Joe, who got right back up, and planted a stiff kick right on Shelley's head, sending him falling down hard to the mat. Joe then picked Shelley up, and dragged him around the ring, just before setting him up on the top rope, then nailing him with a vicious Muscle Buster, starting a "JOE! JOE! JOE!" chant in the crowd, just before he could get the win with an easy three count despite Shelley's efforts.
Winners: Samoa Joe (B)
Even though the match was over, and Samoa Joe was already half way through the second and third rope, he decided to change his mind. He walked right back into the action, and grabbed Alex Shelley into an STF, making him tap out and forcing referees and EMTs to come down for the aid, before walking off with a sadistic look on his face. (C+)
Jim Cornette was standing by in his new office, backstage, fixing things around before he was interrupted by Team 3D. Devon and Ray begged him to make the match against AMW as early as.. TONIGHT.. But Jim Cornette refused. However, Cornette did say that since they were so eager to beat AMW for those tag team championships, they could now take them on at Sacrifice in a "Full Metal Mayhem" Match (Tables, Ladders, and Chairs). Team 3D seemed happy about the decision, being former participants of the original TLCs. (C+)
SINGLES MATCH
ABYSS VS. CASSIDY RILEY
The big squash match, gotta' have one, of course.
Abyss did absolutely nothing for the first minute of the match, allowing Riley to try and take him down with some weak clothelines and right hands which obviously didn't work. Riley then ran to the ropes, trying to hit a big clotheline and possibly take the big man down, but was quickly grabbed into a Black Hole Slam, for a pin after less than two minutes of match.
Winners: Abyss (C-)
After the match was over, James Mitchell hit the ring and raised Abyss's arm high up in the air, grabbing a microphone and claiming that Abyss was the hottest thing going in TNA, and that NO man in the entire company could live up to his size, his potential, his strength. He then called anyone out to face Abyss at Sacrifice in a No Disqualification Match. Nobody seemed to answer for a few seconds, until Lance Hoyt made his way out of the crowd, entering the ring, and nailing Abyss with a big boot right over the head, just before powerbombing James Mitchell and giving them the thumbs down from the ramp. (C+)
Scott Steiner was backstage with Jeremy Borash, who asked some very interesting questions about Steiner's actions since his debut at Lockdown, about the recent attacks on the stars of the World X-Cup Tournament, and his "size does matter" claim made last week. Steiner went on to tell Borash that the only reason why he came to TNA was so that he could prove a point, so that he could finally open people's eyes to the crappyness that is the X-Division. He even mocked Borash, telling him to put on a few pounds of muscle before he'll beat him up too. Steiner then went on to throw an open challenge to any X-Division star at Sacrifice, before walking off. (C-)
TAG TEAM MATCH
AJ STYLES AND CHRISTOPHER DANIELS VS. THE DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH (ELIX SKIPPER AND DAVID YOUNG)
Skipper and Daniels have some past, of course, and that played a big part in this match.
Styles started it out with Young, who tried to use the cheers from Simon Diamond on the outside to take an advantage, but just as he was getting ready to scoop slam AJ to the mat, Styles rolled behind him, landing on his feet, and hitting a quick Pele Kick right to the back of the head. After a few minutes into the bout, Young was able to tag in his partner, and Styles was able to tag in Daniels, and the former tag team champions, Triple X, went head to head for a good two minutes of the match in fast paced action. Daniels irish whipped Skipper across the ring, but was caught by a fantastic hurricanrana afterwards.
After a few brief moments of pause for a commercial break, the action was back and picked up near the end of the bout, as Christopher Daniels had taken David Young out with a BME to the outside of the ring, while Elix Skipper was doing his trademark "walk on the ropes" to AJ Styles. He leaped off, looking for a Hurricanrana on AJ, who countered it, however, and locked in the Styles Clash, which was hit to perfection for a three count and the win for his team.
Winners: AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels (B-)
Styles and Daniels were celebrating their victory in the middle of the ring, raising their arms up in the air and listening to the chants from the sold out crowd in Orlando. Then, out of nowhere, Samoa Joe is seen running down the opposite ramp and entering the ring from behind the two competitors, waiting for them to turn around, pumped up for an obvious upcoming beat down. Daniels was the first man to turn around, and he was blasted right on the neck with a stiff clotheline! Styles noticed the action, and tried to fight Joe, who just shoved him against the turnbuckle, then irish whipped him across the ring and squashed him against it, making him fall to the mat. Joe wasn't done, however. He ran towards Styles as fast as he could, hitting him on the side of the head with a stiff knee, then grabbed Daniels back up and took him quickly down with a Muscle Buster, sending a message to all three of his opponents at Lockdown. (B)
Mike Tenay and Don West hyped up the main event match, as Ric Flair's first match as NWA Heavyweight Champion would be a non-title affair against "The Alpha Male" Monty Brown. (B+)
SINGLES MATCH
RIC FLAIR VS. "THE ALPHA MALE" MONTY BROWN
As mentioned before, this was Flair's first match in TNA as the NWA Heavyweight Champion, and Monty Brown was looking to make an impression.
This was probably one of the best matches seen on iMPACT! in a while, and certainly proved that Ric Flair and Monty Brown both deserve to be where they are. The match started off with an exchange of backhand chops, with "The Alpha Male" trying to match up to the "Nature Boy", but obviously being unable to, as the "WOOO!" chants and the chops were too overwhelming for Brown. Just like a usual TNA brawl, it went to the outside fast, where Monty Brown took control of the dirtiest player in the game, even irish whipping him into the steel steps and making it sound throughout the entire arena.
After about a minute or two of brawling on the outside, Brown decided to take things back into the ring, where he forced Flair into a headlock despite the crowd's support for the champ. Flair was able to get back up, with the help of the crowd, nailing Brown in the gut with a pair of elbows, then running the ropes, and knocking the big man down with a stiff clotheline! 'Naitch then ran against the opposite ropes, and after a nice strut, nailed Monty over the head with a knee drop. Flair believed that the match was on its way to being over, walking over to Brown's legs and setting him up for the Figure Four, but having it countered into a rollup for a VERY close two count!
After a couple of more minutes of great brawling, Monty Brown capitalized on the best opportunity. "The Alpha Male" was able to knock Flair down with a powerslam as 'Naitch was on his way off the ropes, and had him set up perfectly for The Pounce. He waited for Flair to get back up from the corner, but just as he did, Brown noticed Jeff Jarrett running into the ring with a guitar, ready to hit Flair. Not wanting to lose the match by Disqualification, Brown quickly switches his attention to Jarrett, and nails him with a Pounce instead, knocking the guitar loose and throwing Jarrett out of the ring completely! Unsuspected, though, from behind, Sting had made his way out from the opposite entrance with a baseball bat, and had now nailed Ric Flair with it right over the head, busting him open and forcing the referee to call for the bell and award Flair the win by Disqualification. Brown slowly turned his head, and now pointed at Sting, calling him out with Flair and Jarrett completely unconscious. The two stared each other down for so long, giving Jarrett a chance to get back up from the outside, and nail Brown over the back of the head with the guitar!
Winners: Ric Flair via Disqualification (A)
That might've been the end of the match, but it sure wasn't the end of the beating. Jarrett and Sting seemed to be on the same page, beating the hell out of Monty Brown and Ric Flair. While Sting locked Brown into the Scorpion Deathlock, Jarrett humiliated Flair with his own Figure Four, until the referees could come down to break the fight. Jarrett and Sting left the ring with two smiles on their faces, though, and much more confidence. (A)
QUICK MATCH RESULTS:
- Samoa Joe defeated Alex Shelley
- Abyss w/ James Mitchell defeated Cassidy Riley
- AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels defeated The Diamonds in The Rough w/ Simon Diamond
- Ric Flair defeated "The Alpha Male" Monty Brown via Disqualification
Final Rating: B
Attendance: 1,000 (sold out)
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OFFICIAL TNA "iMPACT!" RESULTS
Thursday, May 4th, 2006
Newly crowned NWA Heavyweight Champion, Ric Flair opened the broadcast to a roaring ovation from the Orlando crowd, sporting not only the heavyweight championships proudly on his shoulder, but a smile that spoke a thousand words. Flair announced that he did exactly what he planned to do from the day he joined TNA, he gave it that little extra "flavor" that it needed, that touch of old school that the championship had been missing since the day Jeff Jarrett won it. Flair cut an emotional speech about being the happiest man on the face of the earth, as he had finally captured the NWA Championship for the eighteenth time, and was looking to have the best run in TNA history with the belt.
A man who wasn't quite as happy as Flair decided to show his face in the iMPACT! zone, and that was in fact Championship hopeful, Sting, who lost the triple threat match at Lockdown without even being pinned. Sting pleaded his case for the number one contendership, and confronted Ric Flair, cutting the usual promo about wanting to end his career on a positive note. This time, however, The Nature Boy wasn't as gentle in his response, as he told Sting that if he wants to end his career positively, he should work a little harder to get to where he is, getting a huge pop from the crowd. Sting continued about his business a little differently, then, insulting Ric Flair and calling him a disgrace to TNA. (A)
Just as it seemed like the first segment of iMPACT! had come to a close, while Ric Flair was walking back up the ramp, Jeff Jarrett showed up out of nowhere, and attacked Sting from behind, laying him out with his trademark guitar shot and leaving Flair confused on the ramp, not knowing if he should go out there to save Sting or not. Jarrett then grabbed a microphone and told Ric Flair that he was deserving of being the Number One Contender, as stated on his contract's rematch clause. Flair walked off, not having made a decision. (A)
WORLD X CUP TOURNAMENT
TEAM CANADA'S ERIC YOUNG AND JOHNNY DEVINE VS. TEAM UK'S JONNY STORM AND JODY FLEISCH
This was the first match in the anticipated X-Cup Tournament held by TNA every year.
The bout started off with Eric Young and Jody Fleisch in the ring, but the crowd never seemed to really get into it. Young and Fleisch had a few nice exchanges of rights and lefts and some pretty good chain wrestling. Fleisch took the advantage early on, and used some quick tags with Jonny Storm to isolate Eric Young, despite the attempts to pump him up by Scott D'Amore and Johnny Devine. Storm was also able to hit a beautiful top rope leg drop for a close two count mid way through the bout. Finally, Johnny Devine was tagged in. He took Jonny Storm down with a clotheline, then dropkicked Jody Fleisch out of the ring completely, just to get caught when he turned around by a vicious superkick from Jonny Storm. It seemed like the match was over, as Storm was just a few seconds away from making the cover, just before Scott D'Amore got on the apron and distracted the UK's young talent.
Storm couldn't stand D'Amore for even a second, and without hesitation walked over to the apron, and pulled D'Amore into the ring with a Hurricanrana, very innovative. The fans cheered, but it wasn't enough, as Eric Young hit an undetected low blow on Jonny Storm, and rolled him up from behind grabbing onto his tights for a three count.
Winners: Team Canada's Eric Young and Johnny Devine (E)
Jim Cornette came out to the iMPACT! zone with something that was left unsettled earlier tonight. After reviewing both Sting's and Jarrett's offers to face Ric Flair at Sacrifice, he had his mind made up and decided on a decision that he believed was best for both men. He announced that Ric Flair would NOT be defending his belt at Sacrifice, and instead, he would be the Special Guest Referee to a number one contender's match between Sting and Jeff Jarrett. The crowd cheered. (B-)
Next we had Jeremy Borash standing by with the Number One Contenders to the NWA Tag Team Championship, Team 3D, who were obviously excited, as they were preparing to go to Sacrifice to take on America's Most Wanted for tag team gold.
They took a few tries at comedy, but were unable to achieve any good results. Ray and Devon then told Borash that AMW should be watching their backs everywhere they go, because this time, they weren't the predators, they were the preys. (C-)
WORLD X CUP TOURNAMENT
TEAM USA'S JAY LETHAL AND SONJAY DUTT VS. TEAM JAPAN'S NOSAWA AND CIMA
This was the second bout in the World X-Cup Tournament, in which whoever's winning team would tie Team Canada's 2 points.
The fans were way more into this match than Team Canada's earlier, as they started chants of "USA!" as Jay Lethal and NOSAWA locked up in the middle of the ring to start the match, and used some great reversals and counter maneuvers to get the crowd more and more into it. Lethal then nailed an enzuigiri on NOSAWA, mocking the japanese move, then allowing CIMA to come into the ring, but cleaning house of both members of Team Japan after just a few moments. Sonjay Dutt made his way into the ring now as well, and ran against the ropes opposite of Team Japan, finally catapulting himself over with a Somersault Plancho and landing on both men.
The match wasn't over, however, as NOSAWA took advantage of a distraction by Jay Lethal to superkick him right in the back of the head, forcing him to tag in Sonjay Dutt, who got into the ring at the same time as CIMA. Dutt missed a clotheline, and CIMA countered it with a series of right forearms to the head, irish whipping Dutt across the ring, but getting caught on the way back with a spinning heel kick. After a few minutes, NOSAWA tried to take advantage, and grabbed Dutt up for a powerbomb, but in a fantastic finish, Jay Lethal used a missile dropkick to the back on Sonjay Dutt to make him fall on top of NOSAWA, hooking the leg for the three count and the victory for Team USA.
Winners: Team USA's Jay Lethal and Sonjay Dutt ( C )
After the match was over, just like we saw at Lockdown, 'Big Poppa Pump' Scott Steiner made his way out to the ring from the crowd, and quickly took Sonjay Dutt down with a vicious clotheline that nearly turned him inside out. Jay Lethal tried to save his partner, hitting Steiner with a couple of forearms to the head, but then getting caught in a firm grip and a hard suplex which sent him flying down to the mat. Steiner then walked back over to Dutt, and locked him into a Steiner Recliner, before throwing him down to the mat motionless and grabbing a microphone claiming that "size does matter" before walking off. (D)
Jeremy Borash was once again backstage with all five members of Team Canada, but with Scott D'Amore, A-1 and Bobby Roode in the front. They cut their usual half-psychotic interview, with D'Amore hitting Roode and A-1 with a strap, pumping them up for an upcoming match. He talked to Borash about the injustice they saw at Lockdown, with Rhino beating one of TNA's star pupils, Bobby Roode, and that not only Roode, but the entire Team Canada, was planning revenge on Rhino tonight in the main event. (D)
SIX MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
TEAM CANADA (PETEY WILLIAMS, BOBBY ROODE, A-1) VS. RHINO, JEFF HARDY AND LANCE HOYT
The match didn't begin for about two minutes, as Rhino, Hardy and Hoyt chased whichever member of Team Canada tried to enter the ring first, until Bobby Roode ran in and took Rhino out with a spear, allowing his partners to come in as well.
This match was pure mayhem early on, with all six men brawling in the ring at the same time. Rhino was then thrown to the outside by Roode, allowing D'Amore to nail him with an undetected shot to the lower back with a Canadian flag, which was quickly dropped to avoid the attention of the referee. At one point early on in the bout, all five members of Team Canada were standing on the outside, looking around and re-grouping, giving Jeff Hardy just enough time to leap over the top rope on them with a Swanton Bomb, taking A-1 back to the ring with him for a two count.
The match itself started to get very interesting, as Lance Hoyt cleaned house after a big boot that sent D'Amore flying off the apron, but allowed A-1 to take a cheap shot in on Hoyt, clothening himself over the top rope with him and leaving Bobby Roode in the ring with Rhino. The Man Beast held control of the match, irish whipping Bobby Roode across the ring and bending over, but getting a surprise when Petey Williams ran in from the outside and nailed the Canadian Destroyer! Just before running back out and taking care of Jeff Hardy. Lance Hoyt then tried to get back in there to save his partner, but Abyss made a shocking interference, Black Hole Slamming Hoyt on the outside and creating TNA's trademark main event mayhem type atmosphere, walking off with James Mitchell. Rhino was now motionless on the ground, and Bobby Roode took this opportunity to pin the Man Beast and get an impressive victory over him.
Winners: Team Canada (C+)
It wasn't over, though. After laying out Jeff Hardy and Lance Hoyt on the outside, Scott D'Amore and Team Canada still weren't done. They entered the ring, and D'Amore pointed to Rhino, ordering Young and Devine to hold him up, allowing each member to get cheap shots in on him, unable to fight back. Then, just as D'Amore was getting ready to nail Rhino with the flag, the sight of Raven running down the ramp with a steel chair forced all five men to head to the outside, followed by Coach D'Amore, as Raven swung the chair left and right, scaring them off, then checking up on a shocked Rhino, who couldn't believe he was just saved by his former enemy. ( C )
After the show went off the air, a hype video for the current storylines and next week's iMPACT! was shown, hyping a main event match between "The Alpha Male" Monty Brown and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, and also hyping Samoa Joe's in ring return next week after a minor injury suffered in the Lethal Lockdown match, as he'll be taking on Alex Shelley in one on one competition.
QUICK MATCH RESULTS:
- Team Canada's Eric Young and Johnny Devine defeated Team UK's Jonny Storm and Jody Fleisch
- Team USA's Jay Lethal and Sonjay Dutt defeated Team Japan's NOSAWA and CIMA
- Team Canada defeated Rhino, Lance Hoyt and Jeff Hardy
Final Rating: C
Attendance: 1,000 (sold out)
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be ready, you're about to read the biggest feedback you'll ever see haha. I just caught up with this diary in the past few days..
And well, let's start from sacrifice.
Ron Killings and AJ Styles in a Team Canada job match? Meh, I can understand Killings, but I would've gave Styles something a little more interesting. Decent filler, however.
If you couldn't tell from my sig, I'm a pretty big Alex Shelley mark, so I'm just saying "wooo" because he won
.Team 3D winning the tag team titles is a good choice, the TNA plan is to keep AMW as the champs for a few months, having Team 3D sort of fight their way through every other tag team in TNA, before winning the belts at Bound For Glory. But I do like that you did this early here, and I'm guessing we'll probably see a rematch.
Jimmy Hart as the new DOA? No. I don't like that at all. I love Jimmy Hart, don't get me wrong, but I doubt anyone would take him seriously as a man in charge. Jim Cornette, Eric Bischoff, Roddy Piper, Steve Austin, all these guys have something that makes them credible authority figures. If you mess with Austin, he'll kick your ass, if you mess with Bischoff, he'll screw you, if you mess with Cornette, he'll make your life a living hell, but if you mess with Jimmy Hart? ... Nothing. He's too weak to be an authority figure, you get the idea just by looking at him that it's ok to do anything and get away with it.
We'll skip the Raven match, since that was probably the most predictable thing ever
. Jerry Lynn comes back with NO hype whatsoever for a triple threat match for the X-Division title? That's bad. You can't just have a two minute video before the match and expect him to wrestle the match? It's bad on screen AND off, because a lot of X-Division stars are working their asses off and not getting a shot, and Lynn's coming back in and out of the blue, he's actually the champion. I would've kept him in a smaller feud with another X-Division guy for a month, then maybe give him the belt. But I think he's too old and too banged up to even want to hold it anymore, so I don't know, bad decision on your part.I think you meant Sting and Jeff Hardy win the match, but who cares lol. Not much to say about that, really.
Abyss wins the world title.. Abyss.. The world title. I don't know if this is a genius idea, or the worst decision in the history of TNA. I mean, is Abyss a legit champion? Guys like Kane, The Undertaker, Abyss, they could easily win the WWE or NWA Championships, but they don't because I think their characters work much better without the belt, they work much better in storylines that don't even involve the belt. However, this IS original and I'm glad you took a chance, but I can't tell you if I'm giving you my blessings or if I'm hating it, it's just too hard of a decision. I like Abyss, but I don't know if he'd do the belt justice, especially beating supposedly TNA's biggest star, Christian Cage.
Now onto iMPACT!
Ok, now you're just jobbing AJ Styles. First, he faces Team Canada at the pay per view in a filler, and now, he's jobbing to Senshee in his return match? Sure, Senshee has to look impressive, but let him beat Matt Bentley or Sonjay Dutt or something, don't bury one of the pioneers of the X-Division.
Sting/Steiner feud, match, whatever.. boring, but there's not much you can do about that. Just don't make their match longer than nine minutes, I beg you haha.
We'll skip the Joe squash. This scene was confusing, I have to say lol. Jimmy Hart comes out and Jerry Lynn interrupts, and we get NO news on his opponent at Slammiversary, then Rhino, Raven, and Jarrett come out, and we get NO news on Jarrett's opponent at Slammiversary, and not much news on the King of the Mountain match. Too many people that don't belong with each other in one segment, not very TNA-ish.
LAX vs. Team 3D, that'd probably be a great match, I think these guys would have great chemistry together.
next iMPACT!
I see you've changed your format, nice.
Once again no announcement for Jarrett's opponent, but that's fine this week.
Lance Hoyt losing? ;_;. I love Lance Hoyt, and if you saw his match at last year's Sacrifice I believe against Abyss, you'd know this guy BELONGED in that King of the Mountain match, at least with the right build up to him. Well, I would've had him win, and not just job, I would've had both him and Monty Brown in King of the Mountain, especially since Jarrett, Sting and Steiner aren't in it.
What the hell? Jerry Lynn vs. Homicide? You're burying the X-Division. When I saw LAX was facing Team 3D, I was thinking "oh great, Homicide and Konnan vs. Ray and Devon" and that'd be a great match, but now, you're putting Homicide in the X-Division? No, no, no. The guy's a great wrestler, don't get me wrong, but the X-Division is supposed to be high flying, or very unique, and Homicide is a brawler, and DOES NOT belong in the X-Division. I like that you tried something different, but I completely disagree with this choice.
This might be stupid, but you had Christian say he got overconfident with Abyss.. Come on, who gets overconfident facing a beast like that? lol.
Rhino in a qualifying match for King of the Moutain? I mean, you pretty much announced that he's gonna be in the match, at least if you're gonna' have qualifying matches make them somewhat competitive. Poor AMW is now pretty much a main event jobber ;_;.
NEEEXT iMPACT!
Not really into the Raven promo, to be honest, you write better as guys like Jarrett/Steiner.
Wait? Alex Shelley beating Christopher Daniels? RON KILLINGS!? Killings is not an X-Division guy, or at least if he were to become one, there would be some sort of build up to it. This match should've involved guys like Sonjay Dutt, Matt Bentley, not Christopher Daniels and Petey Williams, two of the X-Division's biggest stars, who you were obviously just trying to fit in somewhere and giving Shelley a big win.
Sting and Cage pick up win, that's good.
Jarrett's opponent is Samoa Joe? I mean, why? You didn't even have him as Sting's partner at Sacrifice, and Jeff Hardy's pretty much disappeared from the scene, you made him lose the X-Division title to an old, banged up Jerry Lynn, and all you've been doing is booking him in a few squash matches. One moment I think you're trying to tone down his push and hurt is crediblity as a beast, then the next BAM he's facing Jeff Jarrett. I guess it's kinda' TNA-ish, as they make matches and storylines completely out of the blue, but I'd probably criticize them for it too.
I would've had Jeff Hardy win the main event, for the sole reason that he was involved in the match with Sting/Jarrett/Steiner at Sacrifice, and AJ Styles has been jobbing left and right and fighting in curtain jerkers. However, I do prefer Styles, so I can't criticize that decision too much.
Next iMPACT!
;_;, if there's anyone I mark for harder than Alex Shelley, it's Austin Aries. And you made him, a great wrestler in Simon Diamond, and a pretty good high flyer in Elix Skipper get squashed until Jarrett interefered. The ending was good, the participants weren't lol.
woo, Lance Hoyt is not just a pure jobber, good.
not much else to say here, good promo by James Mitchell, decent match with Rhino winning thankfully lol. Hardy vs. Senshee, I don't get it, but whatever lol.
next iMPACT! once again
booooooo Alex Shelley loses.
Thank God for a Team 3D win, LAX has been getting far too much attention and victories lately.
Joe squash, yeah, calls out Jarrett, the usual. You've done good with this Samoa Joe/Jeff Jarrett feud.
Christopher Daniels finally redeems himself after a terrible loss to Alex Shelley the week before, and that's a very, very good thing, you don't want another one of your main X-Division superstars to become a jobber.
Did I miss something? It seems like you had way less qualifying matches for King of the Mountain than there are competitors, but I'm not gonna go back and look lol. However, good build up to it with the two triple threat matches, like that a lot.
here we go again, NEXT iMPACT!
Once again, you're putting pointless guys in the X-Division. Jeff Hardy? He pretty much established himself as a mainstream guy, not an X-Division wrestler, plus he's not really deserving of being in there, his spots are only good when he's got some weapons sorrounding him. Doesn't matter really, he'll lose anyway.
I have to say, and don't get offended, but it's some pretty shitty booking with Lance Hoyt lol. You have him lose the qualifier for KOTM, yet here he is, two weeks later, beating one of the guys who's in it, AJ Styles, and not really getting any recognition for it. Doesn't matter how he got it, I already scrolled down and saw that Hoyt isn't even on the pay per view card after these big wins.. I don't understand.
Well, onto my pay per view predictions now..
King of the Mountain Match - NWA World Heavyweight Championship:
Monty Brown vs. Christian Cage vs. AJ Styles vs. Raven vs. Rhino vs. Abyss ©
If you make AJ Styles win this, I'm not reading this diary again haha.
X-Division Championship:
Homicide vs. Jerry Lynn ©
I still think Homicide doesn't belong, but whatever, I'm hoping he loses but he probably won't.
Legend vs. Coward
Sting vs. Scott Steiner
Steiner should pull this one out with Jarrett's interference.
Streak vs. Ego
Samoa Joe vs. Jeff Jarrett
Yeah.
6 Man Tag Match:
The Naturals and Ron Killings vs. America's Most Wanted and Alex Shelley
This can't go any other way, three good wrestlers in need of a push against three decent wrestlers who shouldn't have one.
NWA Tag Team Championships:
Team 3D (Brother Ray and Brother Devon) © vs. Latin American Exchange (Konnan and Hernandez)
If Homicide's gonna' win the X-Division belt, PLEASE don't let these guys take the tag belts too. Plus Team 3D has to gain some credibility as the best tag team champions in TNA.
Ladder Match - X-Division No.1 Contenders:
Senshi vs. Jeff Hardy
Don't think there's much surprise here, Senshi vs. Jerry Lynn at the next pay per view.
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February-March
The weeks following Against All Odds were very difficult for Ric Flair, as he now not only had to deal with Jeff Jarrett and AMW, but also with Sting, who apparently claimed that Flair "stole" the match from him at Final Resolution. Sting claimed that he was planning on retiring after the bout, but was unable to, because it was so hard to sleep at night, thinking that he had actually lost his last match as a professional wrestler. Although it was never made clear, Jarrett announced Sting as a part of his Army, despite never getting any confirmation from Sting himself. After Flair beat Monty Brown in an iMPACT! main event, Jarrett's Army (minus Sting) came down and once again tried to take The Nature Boy down. Team 3D, being busy with Team Canada, couldn't come out for the save again, and this time, it was Rhino who cleaned house and helped Flair get rid of Jarrett and his goons. It was then announced that at Destination X, Jeff Jarrett and Sting would take on Ric Flair and Rhino.
Larry Zbyszko's firing was immediate after he lost his Loser Leaves Match to Raven, and on the next show, the leader of TNA's board of directors, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, came out and announced that the new director of authority in TNA would be none other than.. Jim Cornette. Cornette, being the bad man that he is, made a few big decisions from the get-go. He allowed Raven to have a rematch at the man who put him out of a job for two months, Monty Brown, at Destination X, and also allowed Christopher Daniels to wrestle Abyss as a means to prove himself to James Mitchell, after he denied his idea of him forming a possibly unstoppable tag team with the Monster, Abyss.
The X-Division Championship situation seemed pretty confusing also, and needed Cornette's help to be settled like many other situations. Alex Shelley DEMANDED a rematch at AJ Styles after being blatantly screwed at Against All Odds by Samoa Joe. Even though AJ Styles had nailed Shelley with a Styles Clash just a few moments before Joe's interference, Shelley still claimed that he had the match won. Samoa Joe made it clear that the X-Division Championship was in his mind as well, beating the hell out of both AJ Styles and Alex Shelley once again, and practically forcing Cornette to add him to the bout at Destination X. Seeing how Cornette had seen the pay per views, and knew about the tradition, he booked the three in an Ultimate X Match.
After the subtle, yet harsh, break-up of the 4-Live Kru, Ron Killings and Konnan still hadn't been the same. Arguing every week, losing match after match against Team Canada, and The Diamonds in The Rough. It was time for a change, said Killings, feeling disappointed that he's gone from being a former NWA Heavyweight Champion, to being one of TNA's most successful curtain jerkers. He and Konnan set out to prove something as they took on The James Gang in the main event, but the only man to walk out "proving something" was Konnan. Just after Killings had nailed the Truth or Consequences on Kip James, Konnan ran in with a night stick, and slammed it over Killings's head from behind, allowing Kip James to score the pin and setting up a match between the former teammates at Destination X.
The World X-Cup started to build up, as the teams were announced just a week before Destination X. Team USA would be composed of captain Chris Sabin, Jay Lethal, Austin Aries and Sonjay Dutt. Team Canada would be composed of captain Petey Williams, Eric Young, Johnny Devine, and Tyson Dux. Team Japan would be made up of captain Jushin "Thunder" Liger, NOSAWA, Minoru Tanaka and CIMA, and Team UK composed of captain Nigel McGuinness, Jonny Storm, Jody Fleisch, and Andy Simmonz. A fatal four way match between four X-Cup competitors was booked for Destination X, as a preview to the X-Cup itself.
TNA Destination X
March 12th, 2006
- Ric Flair and Rhino beat Jeff Jarrett and Sting, when Sting nailed Jarrett with a baseball bat, claiming that he "plays by his own rules"
- Samoa Joe beat AJ Styles and Alex Shelley in an Ultimate X Match to win the X-Division Championship
- Christopher Daniels beat Abyss w/ James Mitchell
- Raven beat Monty Brown in an Ultimate Revenge Match
- Team 3D, Lance Hoyt and Jeff Hardy beat Team Canada's A-1 and Bobby Roode and America's Most Wanted
- Ron Killings beat Konnan
- Sonjay Dutt beat Jonny Storm, Johnny Devine, and NOSAWA
- Simon Diamond w/ David Young and Elix Skipper beat Shark Boy
- Pre-Show: Roderick Strong beat Sonjay Dutt
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December-January
Ric Flair's victory at Turning Point was somewhat bitter sweet, as The Nature Boy got a rude awakening from Jeff Jarrett on the next iMPACT!, getting destroyed by Jarrett's Army, and ultimately being laid out by a Stroke on top of a steel chair from the self proclaimed "King of the Mountain". The next week, Flair was in line for another beating, but this time, Team 3D did whatever was in their power to stop it from occuring two weeks in a row. Out of respect for the legendary Nature Boy, Team 3D hit the ring trying to save him from the beat down, but fell victim to the overpowering forces of Jeff Jarrett, Chris Harris, and James Storm, being helped by the distraction of Gail Kim as well. But it wasn't Jarrett who had the last word. Just as the three were celebrating, an impressive stunt with the lights going out, and Sting appearing behind the three men occured, and Sting was able to clean house of Jarrett's Army, helping Flair up and shaking his hand. Sting's shocking return didn't come without a reason, though. Just one week after, Sting cut a very emotional promo on his entire career, recalling most of the important moments that made him who he is. Finally, he began talking about his match with Flair on the last Nitro, and hyped it up as one of the most emotional, and one of the best matches of his entire career, and his main reason for wanting to be back in the business is so he could feel that same excitement in the ring with Flair one more time. The Nature Boy accepted, and the two would face off at Final Resolution.
Jeff Jarrett's belt still had to be defended, however, and the challengers were pouring out. Abyss, Monty Brown, Rhino and Lance Hoyt all pleaded their case with Larry Zbyszko, who booked a series of matches, Abyss verus Lance Hoyt, and Monty Brown versus Rhino, where the winners would face Jeff Jarrett at Final Resolution for the NWA Championship. Rhino and Abyss moved on, after some very difficult bouts with Hoyt and Brown, and prepared themselves to face Jarrett and possibly realize their dreams. Rhino had been coming up short against Jarrett for the past few months, while Abyss finally got what he believed he deserved for nearly an entire year.
Although still a little banged up, Christopher Daniels took his rivalry with Samoa Joe to another level. Joe completely squashed Shark Boy and Sonjay Dutt in a couple of matches on iMPACT, and looked as angry as ever about no longer being undefeated, constantly looking for Christopher Daniels to get his revenge. Then, two weeks before Final Resolution, as Samoa Joe tried challenging AJ Styles for a pay per view rematch, Christopher Daniels appeared from behind, and nailed Samoa Joe with a steel chair right to the face, hitting the BME and once again getting the best of the big man, who once again stormed off as pissed off as ever, setting up a No Disqualification Match at Final Resolution.
The number one contendership to the X-Division Championship was up for grabs, as AJ Styles was busy defending United States in an international showdown against Hirohisho Tanahashi at Final Resolution. Zbyszko decided to give the young guns of the X-Division a chance, however, booking a six pack challenge involving Nigel McGuinness, Austin Aries, Roderick Strong, Alex Shelley, Matt Bentley, and Sonjay Dutt, with the winner receiving a shot at the X-Division Champion at Against All Odds.
After losing his match against Monty Brown at Genesis, former NWA Champion, Raven, made many appearances throughout the shows, lurking in the shadows and following Larry Zbyszko's every move, yet never revealing himself. Not many know what to make of it, but apparently, Raven's not gone, and Zbyszko's not gonna' be happy about it.
Team 3D and America's Most Wanted continued their rivalry as well, with Team 3D challenging AMW to a match at Final Resolution, yet this time it would be FOR the NWA Tag Team Championships. AMW accepted, but only on one condition. The rules of the match would have to favor them, therefore making the bout a Baseball Bat on a Pole Match, which Brother Ray and Brother Devon quickly accepted.
TNA Final Resolution
January 15th, 2006
- Ric Flair beat Sting in a Final Nitro Rematch
- Jeff Jarrett beat Abyss and Rhino to retain the NWA Championship
- Samoa Joe beat Christopher Daniels in a No Disqualification Match
- America's Most Wanted beat Team 3D to retain the NWA Tag Team Championships in a Baseball Bat on a Pole Match
- AJ Styles beat Hirohisho Tanahashi
- Alex Shelley beat Austin Aries, Roderick Strong, Nigel McGuinness, Sonjay Dutt and Matt Bentley to become #1 Contender to the X-Division Championship
- Lance Hoyt beat Team Canada's Bobby Roode
- Monty Brown beat Ron "The Truth" Killings
- Pre-Show: Chris Sabin beat Team Canada's Eric Young
- Pre-Show: The James Gang beat The Naturals
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September-November
A month of blossoming for both TNA and the WWE. TNA was looking to move in on the WWE, with the arrivals of Rhino, Team 3D, the emergence of Samoa Joe as one of the greatest professional wrestlers in the world, and the arrival of many promising young stars such as Roderick Strong and Austin Aries.
Rhino was the recipient of the heavyweight title shot at Unbreakable against Raven, but was unable to capitalize on a great opportunity when Raven pinned him after a Raven Effect on top of a table from the second rope. Jeff Jarrett also interfered in the match a lot, trying to help Rhino win the belt to take it off his nemesis, but got an Evenflow as well.
Abyss also made an impression, defeating Sabu at Unbreakable. James Mitchell made sure everybody knew that the only thing they were going after was the NWA Heavyweight Championship, and that Raven would have nowhere to hide come Bound For Glory, when Abyss would finally take his championship belt. Sabu was then beaten to the ground by an angry Abyss, ordered by James Mitchell.
In a match of the year candidate, AJ Styles retained the X-Division Championship against Christopher Daniels and Samoa Joe, pinning Daniels after a fantastic Styles Clash off the second rope. Samoa Joe, still unpinned, was the only one of the three to leave that arena intact, though, as he laid out both Styles and Daniels with some hard shots on the outside, and buried the X-Division Title right on top of AJ Styles' body, motionless on the floor.
The biggest news of these months came, however, from World Wrestling Entertainment. After a serious altercation backstage between Ric Flair and Vince Mcmahon regarding the evolution of Flair's upcoming storyline with Triple H, The Nature Boy was brutally stripped of the Intercontinental Championship in a very emotional segment on the September 19th edition of RAW, just a few weeks before the anticipated return of Triple H, which would lead to a major storyline between the two starting at the USA Network Homecoming show. Ric Flair, though, was humiliated on national television, and the Intercontinental Championship was awarded to Carlito Caribbean Cool, just seconds before Flair was kicked out of the arena by Vince Mcmahon. Despite the segment obviously being fake, the humiliation Mcmahon forced onto Ric Flair was obvious, and The Nature Boy wasn't willing to put up with it. After a disappearing act ala Steve Austin, Flair quit the WWE without any kind of notice, leaving Mcmahon in the air on the day of RAW's homecoming event, and forcing Triple H's storyline to be scrapped. After the big news hit TNA management offices, offers have been going at The Nature Boy left and right, but it was clear that Flair strongly believed that he should be getting some time off from the business as a whole.
TNA continued to impress, however, building up to its annual "Wrestlemania"-ish pay per view, Bound For Glory, just a few weeks after their big Spike TV debut, and the debut of popular tag team, Team 3D, formarly known as The Dudleyz.
A lot of interesting things happened at Bound For Glory. Samoa Joe pulled off a win in a fantastic match against Jushin "Thunder" Liger in an "international showdown" and Lance Hoyt also pulled off an impressive victory over Monty Brown, qualifying him for a "contender's match" at Genesis against Jeff Hardy. America's Most Wanted also retained the Tag Team Championships against The Naturals, while Abyss continued his impressive streak, beating Rhino, Sabu and Jeff Hardy in a Monster's Ball 2.
Yet the world heavyweight championship scene was the most intriguing. A fifteen man gauntlet match to decide who would be facing Raven in an upcoming main event involving Rhino, Jeff Jarrett, Abyss, Sabu, Jeff Hardy, Lance Hoyt, Monty Brown, AJ Styles, Christopher Daniels, Samoa Joe, Ron Killings, Kip James, Team Canada's Bobby Roode, and Team 3D also occured. The final four men left were Samoa Joe, Jeff Jarrett, Rhino and Abyss. Abyss was looking to continue his impressive streak, as he eliminated Samoa Joe, and then went on to do the same to Rhino. Jarrett, however, astutely threw Abyss over the top rope after grabbing his tights while throwing him over, making it hard for Abyss to concentrate on saving himself from being eliminated. Jarrett earned a shot at the championship, and defeated Raven to re-capture the belt that he "made famous" in a pretty decent bout.
TNA Genesis
November 13th, 2005
- Team 3D and Rhino beat Jeff Jarrett and America's Most Wanted
- AJ Styles beat Petey Williams to retain the X-Division Championship
- Abyss beat Sabu in a No Disqualification Match
- Christopher Daniels, Samoa Joe, Alex Shelley and Roderick Strong beat Chris Sabin, Matt Bentley, Sonjay Dutt and Austin Aries
- Jeff Hardy beat Lance Hoyt in a Contender's Match
- 3 Live Kru beat Team Canada in a Hockey Stick Fight
- Monty Brown beat Raven in a Loser Leaves Match
- Pre-Show: The Diamonds in The Rough beat The Naturals
- Pre-Show: Nigel McGuinness beat Shark Boy
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Date: May 22nd, 2006
Venue: USAir Arena
Ringside:
RAW started just as it usually does, with WWE Champion John Cena coming out to the ring to a surprisingly roaring reaction from the crowd. He entered the ring with a very serious expression on his face, almost looking sad.
" I'm gonna' cut it right to tha' chase. I watched a tape o' what happened last week right here on RAW, and I gotta' say.. I'm sorry. I mean.. How tha' hell was I supposed ta' know 'dat Paul Heyman was nailin' Triple H with a steel chair behind my back? Well, I just wanted ta' clear things up with Hunter. So if ya' could get 'yer ass out here, Triple H... "
Triple H did indeed make his way out to the ring, but looked very angry doing so. After entering the ring, he told Cena to cut the bullshit, and the two got in a small argument before Cena offered somewhat of a "peace treaty".
" Listen up, man. I gotta' face you and RVD in three weeks at One Night Stand, you know 'dat, I know 'dat, 'dese fans know 'dat. An' I just wanted ta'.. Ya' know.. Make things right before our match. I didn't see Paul Heyman last week, I swear, or I would'a called the match the way it should'a been called. "
Cena extended his hand to Triple H for a handshake. The Game looks around, and reluctantly starts to put his hand out to shake Cena's. The crowd is cheering for him to do it, and he does. The two shake hands and stare each other down for about four seconds, before Cena tries to walk away with a smile, but Triple H turns on him and kicks him in the gut, nailing him down with a Pedigree and walking off with a sadistic expression on his face.
(A*, this segment lifted the crowd)
Backstage:
Vince Mcmahon was shown setting up in a new office after what happened with Paul Heyman last week. RVD is seen barging in with a smile on his face, which quickly gets wiped off when Mcmahon begins talking to him. After RVD had asked why Vince wanted to see him so early, Vince replied.
" Well, Rob, I think it's time you and I had a little talk. Actually, as a matter of fact, this might possibly be the LAST talk we'll ever have. Because I'm gonna' do both of us, and your buddy Paul Heyman, a pretty big favor. What you and Heyman pulled last monday night.. I'm not gonna' make you forget about it. As a matter of fact, I'm going to make your life a living hell! And we can start tonight, actually, we can start.. RIGHT NOW, as you go one on one.. WITH CHRIS.. MASTERS! "
" Dude, I'm not doing that. I'm saving myself for EEE CEE DUBYA. "
" First of all, it's not.. "dude".. It's MR. MCMAHON DAMNIT. And secondly, you can save yourself for ECW all you want, but if you don't wrestle tonight, your job here as a professional wrestler.. Is gone. "
The camera zooms in on RVD, as he looked like he was nearly about to burst and nail Mcmahon in the face.
(A, this segment lifted the crowd)
Singles Match: Chris Masters vs. Rob Van Dam
* The match started off with Rob Van Dam getting most of the offense, as what Mcmahon said to him must've fueled something in him to give him a shot against The Masterpiece, nearly picking up a victory after a beautifully executed Rolling Thunder which got a close two count. Masters and Van Dam then battled it out for the next four to five minutes, until something unexpected happened.
* Vince Mcmahon made his way down to the ring, and nailed Rob Van Dam over the head with a steel chair, doing it again repeatedly and forcing the referee not to call for the bell, or he'd be fired. Masters then locked in a Masterlock, and forced Van Dam to tap out, leaving him unconscious.
(Chris Masters, A, this match lifted the crowd, unfortunately, this match had to contend with a restless crowd)
Backstage:
Matt Striker was backstage in his locker room, teaching young hopeful WWE superstars the tricks of the business on his board. He then dismissed them for the lesson, and proceeded to get his books and leave the room. However, as he opened the door, he nailed The Big Show, who was walking by it, right on the forehead, knocking him down. Striker, scared, ran off thinking that Big Show didn't have a chance to see him.
(C+, this segment suffered as it came across as a let-down after the previous segment, Matt Striker underperformed, the performance of Big Show looked good)
Ringside:
Big Show was standing in the middle of the ring after a commercial break, infuriated. He picked up a microphone and started breathing heavily into it, grabbing his forehead in the process.
" MATT STRIKER.. You think you can get away with what you did to me? You think you can KNOCK.. DOWN.. THE BIG SHOW.. AND JUST WALK AWAY!? Get your ass down here.. RIGHT NOW! "
Striker's music didn't hit, obviously, and instead, Umaga and Armando Alejandro Estrada made their way out to the ramp. Estrada said that he can have Matt Striker whenever he wants, but Umaga's been on a roll, and after beating Carlito last week, he'd love to beat The Big Show, the biggest athlete in the WWE, tonight.
(B-, Big Show came across well)
Singles Match: The Big Show vs. Umaga
* Umaga and The Big Show went at it early on, exchanging blows, until a slap fest began. Big Show and Umaga exchanged hard backhand slaps to the chest. Just as predicted, this match was pretty boring and full of right hands and power maneuvers, until Umaga was able to turn things around with two superkicks that knocked the big man down for a close two count.
* Estrada looked pretty happy on the outside, as he cheered on his giant in the ring. Umaga took the opportunity to nail Big Show in the throat with his taped thumb, but The Big Show was able to counter the move and nail Umaga with a clotheline. Matt Striker ran down to the ring with a huge dictionary in his hand, but just as he was about to nail Big Show over the head with it, he missed and hit Umaga instead, allowing Big Show to throw Striker out of the ring, then pin Umaga after a chokeslam, making Estrada go ballistic.
(The Big Show, B+, Big Show was visibly tiring toward the end, this match lifted the crowd)
Backstage:
Shawn Michaels was shown in a hospital bed with Jim Ross sitting by his side. He had a very melinconic look on his face, yet very angry at what had happened to him. The camera zoomed in on him, as Jim Ross asked him his thoughts on the events that occured.
" JR.. Let me promise you something, when I get out of this bed, whenever that is, I'm comin' after Kane. What he did to me at backlash, actually.. What he did to me SINCE backlash.. It's gonna' come back to haunt him, JR. Kane can argue the evil prevails all he wants, but the fact of the matter is.. I know someone's looking down on me up there, and I know someone's STANDING right here.. Beside me. "
" Well, those are certainly some intense words. "
" Intense? What's intense is having to sit here after knowing what it's like to LIVE life on the outside. I've been in a hospital bed before, JR, but let me tell you, I've never been this hungry for revenge in my entire life. What Kane has done.. It'll never be forgiven, and next week on RAW.. I'll let that light that's been guiding me throughout my entire career.. I'll let that guide me to Kane, despite knowing that what I'm planning to do him.. Is a MORTAL.. SIN. "
The camera zooms in on Michaels's face after his serious note to end the promo.
(B+, Jim Ross was very underwhelming, this segment lifted the crowd, Jim Ross is improving at acting)
Backstage:
Chris Masters was walking backstage, celebrating his victory over Rob Van Dam earlier tonight, and making sure everyone he saw knew about it as well. He then ran into Carlito, who smiled and shaked his head, while Masters opened his arms almost happy to see his nemesis.
" Hey! Carlito! Did you see me out there? I beat RVD! That's right, the number one contender to the WWE Championship, and I beat him! "
" You want a medal or something, mang? "
Masters backs up for a second.
" Whoa, whoa, whoa. No need for all the hostility. I'm sure you're just.. Jealous because I beat RVD, and you couldn't even beat Umaga! "
" Jealous? Jealous of you? Oh please mang, why should Cah'lito be jealous of YOU of all people? You brainless piece of crap! "
" Call me what you want, Carlito, but the way I see it.. You.. Just like RVD, and just like the rest of the RAW roster.. Will NEVER be able to break the Masterlock. "
" Is 'dat all you know how to say mang? List'n up here, Chris Masters. If you wanna' mock Cah'lito so bad every week.. Why don't you take your stupid ass down to tha' ring next week, and prove that you're tha' better man, eh? "
" I'll.. I'll think about it. "
Carlito suddenly started walking away, then turned right back around and spit a piece of apple right in Chris Masters's face, right out of the blue, then walking away with a smile to the roaring cheers of the crowd.
(B+, this segment lifted the crowd)
Tag Team Title Match: The Spirit Squad's Kenny and Mikey vs. Too Cool
* Too Cool held the advantage for most of the early goings of the bout, fighting off any interference attempt from Mitch, Johnny and Nicky on the outside, but then getting blindsided by the tag team champions with a couple of low blows unscouted by the referee. The match went on for about seven minutes, before it took an interesting turn.
* Grandmaster Sexay seemed to have the match in control, as Scotty took Kenny out with a Worm, then gave Mikey a DDT, and allowed Sexay to get up on the second rope to hit his trademark leg drop. However, out of nowhere, Mitch and Johnny climbed up on the apron, while Nicky distracted the referee, and flipped Sexay over the top rope. Kenny got on top of Sexay, and while Mitch and Johnny held his feet from the outside, pinned him to retain the tag team championships.
(The Spirit Squad, C+, this match benefitted greatly from a hot crowd)
Ringside:
Edge was in the ring for another edition of "The Cutting Edge", where he invited Mick Foley to make his way out to the ring once again. Foley came out in street clothes, and fearlessly entered the ring despite the attacks he received from Edge last week.
" Well, Mick, if I remember correctly.. You gave me the option to CHOOSE your tag team partner at ECW One Night Stand, and to choose my own as well. "
Foley pulled out three cards, and told Edge to pick one. Edge opened the envelope, still wondering what the hell was going on, and found a name written across it.
" What? NO! You never said I had to pick a name out of an envelope, you said I just got to pick your tag team partner! Well I don't want him! "
" WELL THAT'S TOO BAD, EDGE.. Because you see, after you blind sided me last week right here on RAW, I figured I'd give YOU a little surprise as well. And I re-considered my invitation to you at One Night Stand, because if you were a REAL.. HARDCORE LEGEND.. You wouldn't have to wait until I turned my head to plant one RIGHT ON THE SIDE OF MY FACE! So let me tell you this again.. Would you please like to inform the crowd here who my mystery partner will be at One Night Stand. "
" Screw you, Foley, I'm out of this match! "
" You don't want to say his name? Fine, but maybe you'd like to turn around! "
Foley gets Edge worried that the man written down might be behind him, but when Edge turns, he doesn't see anyone. Instead, Mick Foley jumps him from behind now and begins laying a hell of a beating on him. Lita mounted on top of Foley, yet he was able to shrug her off by pushing her against the turnbuckle, then avoiding an Edge spear which hit Lita instead! Foley then quickly pulled out Socko, and landed it right into Edge's mouth with the Mandible Claw, dropping him down to the mat, then picking up the piece of paper from the envelope and laying it on top of Edge.
" MY MYSTERY PARTNER.. AT ONE NIGHT STAND.. IS.. THE HARDCORE LEGEND.. TERRY.. FUNK! "
Foley leaves a beaten Edge on the ground, walking off to more cheers from the sold out crowd.
(B+, Edge is developing better performance skill)
Backstage:
Vince Mcmahon was once again backstage, setting up his office, until Maria barged in through the door and stared him down, with a very sad look on her face.
" I can't.. I can't believe you would do that to me! "
" Do that to you? You're not deserving enough to be the RAW General Manager, DAMNIT! I AM! "
" But.. But.. "
Mcmahon ruthlessly interrupts her again.
" SHUT UP! Now to be fair, I'm gonna' give you one last chance. Next week, LIVE on Monday Night RAW! It will be me, and my son, the fruit of my SEMEN, SHANE.. MCMAHON.. AGAINST YOU.. AND A MYSTERY PARTNER.. OF YOUR CHOICE. "
" .. But how is it mystery if I choose who it is? "
...
" Are you stupid!? Don't answer that, it's a rhetorical question. Let me make this clear to you - It will be a TAG TEAM MATCH, it will be VINCE MCMAHON, that's me, and SHANE MCMAHON, that's my son. And we will be taking on YOU, that's.. you, and a partner of your choice. That can be Ashley.. Trish Stratus.. Torrie Wilson, whoever you want. "
" OH! OH! OH! I WANT.. TOM CRUISE! "
" ... GET THE HELL OUT OF MY OFFICE! "
" I WANT.. I WANT.. BRAD PITT! "
Mcmahon literally kicked Maria out of his office, then looked confused at whatever she was saying earlier.
(C+, Maria looked dreadful in this segment, Vince Mcmahon was a real star in this segment)
Backstage:
Shawn Michaels was once again shown live, being attended to by a nurse and trying to work his way back up out of his leg injury. Then, all of a sudden, the door is slammed open, and Kane is seen walking right through it. Michaels tries to get up from the bed, and does, but Kane quickly grabs him and throws him against the wall, then slamming him against a table full of needles and causing him to bleed perfusely. Nurses and doctors come running into the room, but Kane beat the hell out of each and every one of them as well, finally chokeslamming Kane down to the floor through his hospital bed, before getting on his knees and staring him down, whispering something into his ear as the scene fades to a commercial break.
(A, this segment lifted the crowd)
Intercontinental Title Match: Shelton Benjamin vs. Charlie Haas
* In a rematch from the fantastic bout between the two last week, Shelton Benjamin defended his Intercontinental Championship against his former tag team partner, Charlie Haas. Once again, both men exchanged blows and had a great mat based wrestling match, with nobody gaining an advantage in the early goings, and both keeping things pretty even.
* Haas thought he had the match under control, as he hit a fantastic german suplex off the second rope, but instead of going for the pin, prepared himself to lock in the Haas of Pain. Just before he could, however, Shelton caught him from behind with a school boy, putting his feet on the second rope to pick up a cheap win and retain his belt. Haas stared down his partner from the ring.
(Shelton Benjamin, A, this match lifted the crowd)
Backstage:
A short segment showing Triple H preparing for a match was shown.
(A, this segment lifted the crowd)
Ringside:
Triple H came out to the ring, waiting for an opponent to show up so he could fight. However, out of nowhere came Mr. Mcmahon, with a microphone in hand and a smile on his face, and Maria held tighly by his right arm.
" TRIPLE H.. I told you you'd have a match tonight and well.. YOU'VE GOT ONE! "
Mcmahon drags Maria down to the ring, and throws her in, leaving with a sadistic smile on his face, as the bell rang.
(B-, the performance of Vince Mcmahon looked good)
Singles Match: Triple H vs. Maria Kanellis
* Triple H didn't know what to do for most of the bout, trying to start a match with Maria, but obviously not wanting to hit her. They locked up, and Triple H pushed her down to the mat, making her grab her back and start screaming in pain. Triple H went over to check up on her, but she surprisingly rolled him up for a one count.
* At this point, Triple H was pissed off. He told Maria he wasn't willing to wrestle her, and was ready to walk out of the match. However, when he was near the ropes, Maria grabbed him from behind and gave him an undetected low blow, rolling him up again for a two count this time. Both Maria and Triple H got back up to their feet, but this time Maria was quickly nailed by a RUTHLESS clotheline by The Game, who picked Maria back up and put her head between his legs, signaling for a Pedigree. All of a sudden, a man in a hoodie comes running out of the crowd, and gives Triple H a spinning heel kick, then throws him out of the ring through the second and third rope, taking Maria with him and leaving through the crowd, constantly checking up on her as she's unconscious in his arms. The referee calls for the bell, and Triple H wins by disqualification.
(Triple H via Disqualification, B, Triple H looked good out there, this segment lifted the crowd)
Aftermath:
Triple H got himself back up and entered the ring, when WWE Champion John Cena made his way out as well, and stood in the middle of the ring, staring Triple H down and taunting him with his WWE Championship. All of a sudden, Paul Heyman ran into the ring through the crowd, and tried to attack the two with a steel chair, but this time, John Cena grabbed him by his neck and held him up high in the air in position for an FU, when all of a sudden, the lights go out. When they come back on, the ring has been flooded with ECW superstars including Tommy Dreamer, The Sandman, Lance Storm, Justin Credible, Mike Awesome, and last but not least.. Rob Van Dam. The ECW crew continued to beat the hell out of Triple H and John Cena, taking over the ring and listening to the roaring chants of "EEE CEE DUB!" bursting throughout the arena, as RAW came to a close.
(A*)
Overall Rating: B
Viewers: 1,412,662
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Jillian was GM for the day because Theodore Long was "away on business", which'll be explained next week. She was given the job just for that one night.
And I was actually originally planning on having someone else come in with Daivari, someone who's now in development and will debut at some point, so I won't spoil that. But then Sabu came to mind, and I figured he and Daivari would be a good pair.
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Date: May 19th, 2006
Venue: Copps Coliseum, Ontario
Ringside:
Smackdown! started up this week with Randy Orton in the middle of the ring, hyping up his cage match against Rey Mysterio in less than two weeks at Judgment Day. He mocked the crowd a little, and called Mysterio one of the less credible champions in the history of the industry.
" Just because I'm being so kind, I'm gonna' give any one of those ECW punks a chance to come and defend the honor of their buddy, Rey Mysterio, or maybe the late Eddie Guerrero, whoever the hell they want to. I just want not only Rey Mysterio, but every single one of his little ECW buddies to know that they can't come in here and take over MY home. "
Orton dropped the microphone and had the cage lowered, with a table and a bag of thumbtacks behind him.
(A, this segment lifted the crowd)
Cage Match: Randy Orton vs. Dean Malenko
* Malenko came out and accepted Orton's open challenge, as he's probably the best guy to defend the honor of Rey and Eddie Guerrero as well. Orton seemed pleased to see Malenko, as he could now finish his quest of defeating every Eddie Guerrero associated man in the WWE. Malenko surprisingly started out with a good amount of offense early on, but Orton quickly took control of the bout after one or two minutes with a vicious powerslam.
* Orton toyed around with Malenko a bit, before deciding that the pain was too much to bare with even for a guy like him. He placed the thumb tacks on the table, and gave Malenko a terrifying RKO that sounded throughout the entire arena, giving him the pin and the victory.
(Randy Orton, B, this segment benefitted greatly from a hot crowd, Randy Orton looked good out there)
Aftermath:
Orton went a little overboard with the celebration, mocking Malenko who was still on the mat, and telling the fans to see what just happened as a preview of things to come for Smackdown! Then, Rey Mysterio showed up out of nowhere from behind, climbed up the steel cage, and waited for Orton to see him to leap off and nail him with a cross body which didn't look all that good. The fans were still into it, however.
(A, this segment lifted the crowd)
Backstage:
Booker T was seen running backstage, looking everywhere to see if The Boogeyman was anywhere in sight. He continued to run, until he finally found a room he could hide in. This is the first time we ever see Booker T cracking a smile in this entire segment, as he feels like he's safe. He takes a few breaths, and looks around the room, but sees a plate full of worms on the table right next to him!
(A, this segment benefitted greatly from a hot crowd, this segment lifted the crowd)
Booker screams and looks as if he's on the verge of crying, constantly asking "WHY GOD WHY!?". Then, out of anger, Booker T grabbed a hammer he saw just a few steps away, and started smashing the worm plate into a thousand pieces. The cameras show Nunzio and Vito walking towards the table, looking at Booker T like he was a lunatic, and getting into a heated argument with him.
" What tha' hell' you doin'? That's my spaghetti ya' moron. And let me tell ya' somethin', NOBODY messes with Nunzio's spaghetti, a'ight? Not even you, hot shot. "
" You mean to tell me, that these ain't worms? "
" WORMS!? You're hangin' out with The Boogeyman a little too much, eh? If I were you, I'd just get tha' hell outta' here before things go downhill fa' you. 'Cause let me remind you.. NOBODY messes with Nunzio's spaghetti. "
Booker looked like he was about to cry again, as he probably felt like The Boogeyman was making him go insane. He then walked away, while Nunzio sang somewhat of a serenade to his broken plate of pasta.
(B, this segment benefitted greatly from a hot crowd. )
Singles Match: Johnny Nitro vs. Tommy Dreamer
* It was announced before this match that MNM would be defending their tag team championships against Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman at Judgment Day. Dreamer came out with The Sandman at ringside, and he and Johnny Nitro engaged in a pretty great bout, definitely better than what was expected. Mercury constantly tried to run in, but Sandman took him down a few times and didn't allow him to interfere.
* Then, just when Nitro thought he had gained an upper hand, and was looking to put an end to the match, Sandman was able to throw a singapore cane into the ring, and Tommy Dreamer carelessly started beating the hell out of his opponent, getting himself disqualified, but continuing to beat down Nitro with no remorse. Dreamer and Sandman celebrated to a loud "EEE CEE DUB!" chant breaking out throughout the arena.
(Johnny Nitro via Disqualification, B+, this segment benefitted greatly from a hot crowd, Tommy Dreamer debuted the Extremist gimmick)
Ringside:
JBL was in the ring after a commercial break, holding the United States Championship high up in the air and parading it around to the crowd in Ontario, just to piss them off a little bit.
" Do ya' see this belt, you ignorant morons? Does it look like it says "Canadian Champion" on it? No it doesn't, it looked ta' me like it says "United States Champion" John Bradshaw Layfield. Ain't that special? .. Now I'm sure y'all are sittin' there, waitin' for your Canadian hero to show up and lay a beatin' on me, but I think he's thought it over again after that clotheline from hell 'ah gave him last week, and has decided to call it quits. As a matter of fact, 'ah might as well introduce my new challenger for the United States Championship.. ORLANDO JORDAN! "
The crowd continued to boo, until they spotted Lance Storm running out of the crowd with a Canadian flag, and running into the ring behind JBL, who continued to build up Orlando as the challenger. Layfield turned around, and was nailed right in the forehead with that flag, making the crowd erupt in one of the biggest pops of the night. Storm added insult to injury, throwing the flag on top of JBL and celebrating with the U.S. Championship.
(B+, this segment lifted the crowd)
Backstage:
Ken Kennedy was backstage with Josh Matthews, getting ready for his upcoming match against Matt Hardy for the King of the Ring tournament.
" Ken Kennedy, we've seen you sort of.. "prove your strength" in some odd manners in the last couple of weeks. Was it all just a way to psyche out Matt Hardy? "
Kennedy looks at Matthews like he's a complete moron, and well, he likely is.
" What'd you just say to me? Let's get something straight, buddy. I AM the strongest man on Smackdown! Ask Mark Henry, even he'll tell you. Nothing "odd" about that, now is there? "
" Well, you did pretend you were picking up weights with a piece of foam.. "
" Foam? The only foamy things around here are your cheap shoes and your breath. "
Matthews looks perplexed.
" My breath is.. Foamy? "
" Yeah, you heard me. You wanna' have the spanish inquisition now? Jeez. Anyway, I'm sure what you really wanted to know was how I plan on beating Matt Hardy tonight and winning the King of the Ring tournament, right? Well, it's simple. Tonight, I'm gonna' go out there, and I'm gonna' do whatever I can to beat Hardy's butt back to RAW. And if I gotta' cheat, fine, I don't care if it's wrong. Morals don't bother me, failure bothers me. But apparently you're fine with it. "
Kennedy quickly walks away, still leaving Matthews wondering what the hell that was all really about.
(C+, this segment suffered as it came across as a let-down after the previous segment, this segment benefitted greatly from a hot crowd)
King of the Ring Quarter Final: Ken Kennedy vs. Matt Hardy
* Kennedy did his usual mocking of the announcing and introducing, and went on to do his own. He looked pretty good in the ring, as he hadn't been wrestling much because of his injury. He and Hardy locked up early on, and gave a pretty even bout throughout, with Hardy nearly picking up a win after a second rope leg drop, just to see Kennedy's foot barely reach the bottom rope.
* Hardy thought he had the match under control, and tried to hit the Twist of Fate on Kennedy twice, until Kennedy found the perfect way to counter it. He reversed it into an armbar, then changed that up into a rollup, putting his feet on the second rope for leverage as the ref counted to three. Kennedy exited the ring jumping up and down screaming "WOOO, I'M KING OF THE RING!", although nothing's decided yet.
(Ken Kennedy, B+, this match lifted the crowd. Ken Kennedy is improving in Rumble skills, Technical skills, Flying skills, and Performance skills)
Backstage:
Daivari was waking backstage into Theodore Long's office, but just as he entered it, he noticed that Jillian Hall, not Theodore Long, was the person in there. Daivari initially refuses to speak to her, until he finds out that Theodore Long has gone off for some business, and she's in charge for the night. Daivari then opens up.
" I need you.. Or whoever.. To make this match between Sabu and The Undertaker.. AT ONE NIGHT STAND! "
Daivari smiles, as Jillian looks a bit perplexed.
" How do I put it? .. NO! You've been wanting to get revenge on The Undertaker for weeks now, how unfair of an advantage would it be for Sabu to be at One Night Stand? Don't you want Sabu to face The Undertaker in his territory? "
" .. No. "
" Well, that's too bad, 'cause I'm not changing it. Now go on, leave. "
(C+, this segment suffered as it came across as a let-down after the previous segment, this segment benefitted greatly from a hot crowd)
As soon as Daivari walks out of the office, Finlay barges into it in his street clothes, with a very angry expression on his face.
" JILLIAN, I heard you were in charge fer' the night, and I just wanted ya' to consider me to face Rey Mysterio for the WWE Championship, TONIGHT. "
" Listen, Finlay. I don't know if I'm fit, no pun intended, to make that kind of decision. But I'll tell you what? Let me call Mr. Long, and let me see what how he wants me to deal with this, ok? "
Finlay walks away as well, as Jillian lets out a deep breath as a sign of relief
(C-, this segment benefitted greatly from a hot crowd, this segment brought the crowd's mood down, Finlay is developing better performance skills)
Six Man Tag Team Match: Chris Benoit, Chavo Guerrero and Paul Burchill vs. Gregory Helms, William Regal and Mark Henry
* Henry came out without Daivari, and is apparently looking to break out of his managerial services. Helms and Chavo went head to head in the early goings. The match was actually getting quite boring, before Burchill and Regal got mixed into the action and started mocking each other. Regal doing the "ARRG" was pretty funny, until getting nailed by Burchill with a big boot right after it.
* All six competitors broke out in a huge fight now on the outside of the ring, leaving Mark Henry and Chris Benoit to go head to head, with Benoit looking for revenge on Henry for nearly tearing him apart last week against that steel post. Benoit was able to lock Henry into a crippler crossface, and forced him to tap out, but didn't release the hold for at least another fifteen seconds after the bell rang, possibly even injuring Mark Henry.
(Chris Benoit, B+, Chris Benoit looked good out there, this match lifted the crowd)
Backstage:
Kurt Angle was walking backstage, putting his red, white and blue mouthpiece on tightly, just a few moments before his King of the Ring semi final match against Lashley. Then, just as he was talking to a couple of backstage workers, he spotted Lashley himself sitting in a corner, lacing up his boots and preparing himself. Angle walked over, and put his hand on Lashley's shoulder.
" Hey, buddy, I just wanted to say.. Good luck out there tonight! "
Kurt offers a handshake, but Lashley completely ignores it.
" Jeez, you don't say much, do you? "
It seemed like a joke at first, but Angle appeared to be getting truely annoyed by Lashley's silence.
" Listen here, pal. I'm Kurt Angle, I'm an olympic champion, and I won that gold medal, in case you didn't know, WITH A BROKEN FREAKIN' NECK. So you can take your little NCAA wrestling titles and whatever else you've got, and you can SHOVE IT.. RIGHT UP YOUR.. "
Lashley stands and shuts Kurt's mouth with his hand, staring him down from a very close distance, then whispering something to Kurt.
" Do your talking in the ring, Kurt. "
Lashley walked away, and left Angle to be angry at himself and whispering "son of a bitch" quietly.
(A, the performance of Kurt Angle looked good, this segment lifted the crowd, Lashley is improving at acting, Lashley is learning to show more charisma, Lashley is developing better performance skills)
Backstage:
A very short segment with The Undertaker shown lurking through the hallways of Smackdown!, in the shadows. The fans really got behind it, however, as they knew he was likely after Daivari and Sabu.
(A*, this segment lifted the crowd)
King of the Ring Semi Final: Kurt Angle vs. Lashley
* WOW, that's all that can be said about this amazing bout between an already established fantastic all-around worker such as Kurt Angle, and a very similar up and comer, such as Lashley. After a great Benoit/Regal bout, this King of the Ring tournament is really shaping up to be something fantastic to watch. The two started scouting each other out early on, then began to counter almost every move the other tried to pull, letting the fans slowly build up the great contest this was shaping up to be.
* Kurt Angle looked like he was on his way to winning the match, as he took off his shoulder straps and locked the Ankle Lock on Lashley for a good fourty seconds. Lashley, however, was able to counter it in the end and nearly pick up the win after a rollup. A few seconds later, Lashley was actually able to Spear Angle down to the mat, but only to pick up a very close two count. The fans started going at each other as well, trying to dominate each other's "Lashley!" or "Angle!" chants. Lashley then grabbed Angle up for a Dominator, and looked to be picking up the win, but the olympic hero stepped behind him and Angle Slammed the big man down, picking up the win.
(Kurt Angle, A*, Kurt Angle and Lashley have great chemistry, and it showed in their performances, the match suffered because of the lack of selling on display, the announcing job done by Tazz was pretty weak, the announcing quality wasn't up to the same standard as the match, the match deserved better colour commentary, this match lifted the crowd)
Aftermath:
After the match was over, Angle had Tony Chimel pass him a microphone, and despite being out of breath, still had something to say to the Ontario crowd.
" You see what just.. Happened? I did my talking in the ring, just like Lashley asked me to. And not only am I going to be the ONLY man to win the King of the Ring tournament.. TWICE, but after that.. I am your next WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, WOO! "
He paused for a second to take a few breaths.
" And when I beat Chris Benoit, or Ken Kennedy, then I'll finally have proven myself as the elite of Smackdown! After having defeated THE best superstars in this entire industry, I'll finally.. "
Just like Orton last week, Angle is interrupted by a video hyping Batista's return, saying "COMING BACK.. SOON" at the end, and scaring Angle off just like it scared Orton. The fans gave the video a huge pop, hoping Batista would be back on that night.
(A*, this segment lifted the crowd)
Backstage:
After the fans thought Smackdown! was over, there was still something major to happen. Daivari and Sabu were walking backstage towards Daivari's pick up truck, trying to get the hell out of the arena, pissed off that Jillian Hall wouldn't postpone the match with The Undertaker. Daivari gets in the driver's seat, while Sabu is suddenly taken from a man in a long vest. Daivari is seen walking out of the truck when he sees that Sabu had dissapeared, but had no idea where to start looking. The cameras took us back on top of a platform in the backstage area, near the lights and electricity. The man takes off the hood and reveals himself to be The Undertaker. Taker had Sabu laying motionless on his knees, then got right back up to his feet and looked down, showing a floor full of electricity with a casket on top of it. Taker was able to chokeslam Sabu into the casket and make the electricity start flashing back and forth, making him look more sadistic than he already did as Smackdown! comes to a close.
(B-, this segment suffered as it came across as a let-down after the previous segment, The performance of The Undertaker was fantastic, Sabu looked dreadful in this segment)
Overall Rating: A
Viewers: 1,344,902
Well, I'd like to know what people think of the new format. I think it's easier to read, as it's pretty much just a summary of what happened, just in a bit shorter form than the full results I usually write.
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- It seems to me like HHH walking out of the match and giving Cena the victory was a way to keep the belt on Cena while still making HHH look strong and seemed as if you really want HHH to be the king of kings but don't want to rip the belt straigt of Cena. Still since then your "bigging up" of HHH and how good he is certainly working but it still seems a little bit odd to me.
- Cena's heel turn was a bit of a damp squib and maybe could have been written with a bit more impact but with the way his popularity is decreasing I suppose anything is good enough and it didn't need to be a massive swerve heel turn so good job.
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May 17th, 2006
- WWE Smackdown! Taping Results (5/19/06)
- Randy Orton came out and talked about his match against Mysterio at Judgment Day with a table behind him, then a cage was lowered, and a bag full of thumb tacks was spread throughout the ring. Orton called any ECWer out to face him, to prove that JUST a cage does nothing to him.
- Randy Orton beat Dean Malenko in a complete squash, where Orton beat Blue Meanie after an RKO on a thumb tack filled table.
- Rey Mysterio then ran down after the match was over, and did a huge spot with a leap off the top of the cage on Orton, knocking him down and taunting him.
- In a hilarious scene, Booker T is running away from The Boogeyman, when he looks on a table and sees a plate full of worms, and looks like he's nearly about to cry. He grabs a hammer that was near him and starts smashing the worms, when all of a sudden, Nunzio and Vito are seen walking towards the table, in shock, as Booker was actually destroying his spaghetti. Nunzio then called Booker T crazy and told him he was getting ready to sue him.
- Johnny Nitro defeated Tommy Dreamer by disqualification, it was announced that MNM would defend the belts against Dreamer and Sandman at Judgment Day. The ECWers cleaned house after the match.
- JBL came out and mocked Canada, Lance Storm and any canadian wretler in the wwe. Storm then sneak attacked him from behind with the Canadian flag, getting a huge pop from the crowd on Ontario.
- Ken Kennedy cut a promo on Matt Hardy, and possibly advancing to the next round of the King of the Ring. This guy's got something going for him on the mic.
- Ken Kennedy beat Matt Hardy in a pretty good bout, then celebrated like a madman, as he couldn't even believe he's now a King of the Ring semifinalist.
- Daivari barged into Theodore Long's office only to find.. Jillian Hall! Hall was replacing Long for the day, as he was away on business which wasn't revealed. Daivari begged Jillian to make Sabu vs. The Undertaker at One Night Stand, but Jillian refused. She said that for Daivari to really prove he can beat The Undertaker, he must do it in Taker's "home". Finlay then entered as well, and begged for a title shot, Jillian said that because she was given full authority by Long, she'll decide the contender later.
- Chavo Guerrero, Chris Benoit and Paul Burchill beat Gregory Helms, Mark Henry and William Regal when Benoit nearly broke Henry's spine with a crossface, which looked like injured the big man.
- Kurt Angle mocked Lashley a little bit backstage for his inability to talk, he then told him he couldn't wait to see him and face him out there tonight. Apparently the first King of the Ring semifinal was on its way.
- The Undertaker was seen lurking in the shadows, despite Jillian saying he wasn't at the arena.
- Kurt Angle beat Lashley in a great match, one that could quite possibly put Lashley on the map as a top contender on Smackdown!, Angle won the match with an Angle Slam.
- Angle then cut a promo after the match, building himself up as the only man to ever win the King of the Ring twice, which will happen next sunday at Judgment Day. He also talked about how he's the only man to be in the finals three times, and went on and on until Batista's video showed once again. Apparently, they're gonna' keep airing these things randomly to throw the fans off on what his plans are when he returns. Angle was frightened.
- In a FANTASTIC backstage brawl, The Undertaker was able to lay out Sabu after throwing him off the top of a backstage set straight into a casket with a chokeslam. Some incredible spots by Sabu, who was also left bloodied after this segment. The casket read "ECW" in it, and The Undertaker did a "cut throat" whispering ECW after he locked Sabu in his casket.
- Batista is expected to be back in action in either June or July. Possibilities that he makes an appearance at Judgment Day are high, although not certain. He will, however, make a return on Smackdown! in the coming weeks for certain, as his promo videos have suggested.
- The plan is to keep Sabu, Lance Storm, Tommy Dreamer, The Sandman, The Blue Meanie etc., only as a way to hype up the One Night Stand pay per view. The workers have no full commitment to the WWE, and are expected to be gone in the next few weeks. Chances that some of them stay, though, are likely, as many have been impressed with Lance Storm's recent work, and Tommy Dreamer's Smackdown! appearance gained a lot of attention from the crowd.
- The GM situation on RAW still seems a bit confusing, as Maria still hasn't officially refused to take the position. Some believe that Mcmahon will keep the job, others say that he'll appoint his son Shane as the new general manager, while others believe he might even call up guys like Dusty Rhodes, or even bring back Eric Bischoff, as unlikely as that sounds. Chances are that an active worker might take some time off of wrestling to become an authority figure on RAW, possibly because of injuies that need to heal, while still keeping themselves on the air. More news as we get it.
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is this still going on?
No big deal if it's not, I'd rather know than just keep checking if anyone's got any intention of posting.
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Date: May 15, 2006
City: Detroit, Michigan
1. Cleaning house
The show starts off with a bang, as Triple H makes his way out to the ring in his usual attire, ready to compete. He steps into the ring, still getting a confused reaction from the crowd, and a holds a microphone to his mouth firmly.
Triple H: You know I'm gonna' make this short and sweet. SCREW Rob Van Dam and his bank crap title shot, I came out here with just one thing in mind. I want John Cena for the WWE Championship, and I want him RIGHT HERE.. RIGHT NOW.
The crowd erupts.
Triple H: I've been on a journey to take back the belt that BELONGS to me since wrestlemania, and I'm feeling in the mood to kick me some Cena ass tonight. Call it a rematch, call it whatever he hell you want to, but I WANT IT.
Cena's music hits over the PA, and the champ makes his way out to the ramp in his street clothes, proudly holding the championship over his shoulder. He enters the ring and stares down Triple H.
John Cena: And here we are again! I mean I kicked 'yer ass at wrestlemania, and I was on the verge of kickin' your ass at backlash, but yet here you are again. Whinin' about not gettin' yet ANOTHER shot at the WWE Championship after YA' BLEW your last two. Hell if I were you, I'd be countin' my blessings that I'm even IN the match at One Night Stand.
Triple H: Excuse me? Champion or not, you're in no position to talk to me like that. You've got a lot of floor scrubbin' to do before you're at MY level.
The crowd chants at Triple H's comment.
John Cena: Aight, it's coo', it's coo'. Well, I'll make ya' a deal, Hunter. I give you a match RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW for tha' WWE Championship. But if you lose, you ain't even showing your face to One Night Stand.
Triple H: FINE! Let's do this Cena, get a referee down here, I'm ready.
Cena takes his shirt off and starts pumping the crowd up, expecting to see the match, as Maria's theme song hits over the PA to a much more warm welcome than the one she received last week. She enters the ring, despite being a little afraid of both men, and stands between them.
Maria: HEY EVERYONE!
The crowd starts a "Maria" chant.
Maria: Aww. Well, I was sitting in my bedroom.. I mean, office.. polishing my nails and putting on my jammies when I overheard that a big bad wolf here wants a match at the WWE Championship. Now I already told this big bad wold to change his attitude if he wanted to get that shot, but what the heck do I know? What do you people think? Do you think we should see John Cena face Triple H for the WWE title?
The crowd most definitely erupts there. It'd be pathetic if they didn't.
Maria: Sounds like your mind's made up, COOL! Come on Jack Doan, let's get you down here to referee this match!
The fans are going insane, anticipating the fact that this match is actually going to happen. But then.. Surprise, it's Mr. Mcmahon. Prancing his way down the entrance ramp, cocky as ever. He enters the ring and stares at all three, trying to think of which to have a go at first. He briefly addresses everyone.
Vince Mcmahon: Now before we begin, I just want you to know that.. I'M PISSED OFF. I've had a bad day, and I haven't gotten any sleep in a week, worrying about how badly my ratings will drop with that SLUT as the General Manager of this very show.
Maria makes an OMG I CAN'T BELIEVE HE SAID THAT face.
Vince Mcmahon: So I'm already gonna' have you know that I'm not too please to be down here on such a nice evening. BUT, it's still my duty as the chairman of the WWE to see where there is an issue and do everything that's in my power to solve it.
Triple H: There isn't an issue here, Vince. John Cena and I were ready to get it on before this bimbo came and told me, ME, the KING that I had to EARN my title shot. As if main eventing PAY PER VIEW.. AFTER PAY PER VIEW.. Isn't good enough.
Vince Mcmahon: ... SHUT UP! I've heard enough out of you already. Triple H, you've got your shot at the WWE Championship, and you've got it at One Night Stand, and THAT'S ALL THERE IS TO IT! Now as far as tonight is concerned.. I know you want some action so, you've got it! Because in tonight's blockbuster main event, as a preview of One Night Stand: It'll be TRIPLE H.. ONE ON ONE.. WITH ROB.. VAN.. DAM.
The crowd goes wild, but Cena doesn't look as pleased.
John Cena: Whoa, whoa, hol' on just a second, Vince. I came out hea' 'cause I wanted ta' get into the action, not 'cause I wanted to sit in the back and watch Triple H and RVD beat tha' hell outta' each other. I mean, I'll wait 'till One Night Stand to whoop me some Triple H and RVD ass if I gotta', but I still want somethin' ta' do tonight.
Vince Mcmahon: Maybe if you weren't so eager to interrupt me, I would've gotten to you. Hell, actually, Cena, you can have the night off.
Although the crowd cheers, Cena looks as angry as ever.
Vince Mcmahon: Now if you could both do me a favor.. GET THE HELL OUTTA' HERE!
Cena and Triple H reluctantly walk out of the ring, leaving Mcmahon and Maria on their own. (A*)
2. Cleaning house (continued)
Mcmahon corners Maria, and hovers over her weak body.
Vince Mcmahon: Now as far as you're concerned, Maria. I'm going to give you a choice. See, I promised that I'd give the worker selected as GM the final decision on whether or not they were willing to keep their job. And being a man of my word, Maria, I'm giving you that choice RIGHT NOW.
Maria's about to answer, but Mcmahon interrupts her again.
Vince Mcmahon: And keep it in mind that if you DO decide to stay as the General Manager of RAW!.. It will not only be an incredible load on your shoulders, but there's gonna' be dozens of guys back there trying to make your life.. A LIVING.. HELL.
Maria: .. Well, I kinda' like being the GM, it's awesome! What do the fans think?
Maria turns her attention to the crowd, that goes nuts for her. She then looks back at Vince and shrugs.
Vince Mcmahon: Very well, then. I'm happy for you, Maria, I truly am. And to show you just how happy I am, I'm going to throw you a little celebration party, starting RIGHT NOW.
Maria jumps up and down from the excitement.
Vince Mcmahon: Yup, that's right, be excited.. Because I'm going to let you team up with your idol, Trish Stratus.
More jumping from Maria.
Vince Mcmahon: TO TAKE ON MICKIE JAMES.. AND HER TAG TEAM PARTNER.. KANE.
The jumping stops, and Mcmahon prances his way out of the ring, leaving Maria in the ring stunned. (C+)
3. Kane and Mickie James vs. Trish Stratus and Maria
Trish tried to carry her team throughout, trying her best not to let Mickie James tag in the big red machine. As predicted, though, Kane was tagged in by Mickie, and cleaned house, forcing Trish Stratus to tag in Maria. Maria tried her best to avoid Kane's attack, screaming when he grabbed a hold of her air on the outside of the ring. Kane then slammed her against the steel post, nearly making the General Manager cry in pain. He then threw her back into the ring, and got her up off the ground with one hand, holding her up for a chokeslam for about six seconds. The fans expected someone to come in for the save, but nobody did, and Kane chokeslammed Maria straight to hell, knocking her out and making the EMTs come for her. (Kane and Mickie James, B-)
4. Revenge
After the match, Kane admires Maria's motionless carcass as it's carried away by the EMTs, only to be surprised from behind for the second straight week by Shawn Michaels, who begins laying a beating on Kane, with a series of rights and lefts, and a clotheline that throws both men out of the ring. Michaels is able to give Kane a Sweet Chin Music on the outside, but knows, however, that it's only a matter of seconds before the big red machine stands back up. Kane sits up and HBK quickly nails him over the head with a very stiff steel chair shot, dropping the chair on top of him, and walking off. (A)
5. Special Guest Referee
Vince Mcmahon is seen re-adjusting Maria's office back into his own, putting up a picture of someone joining the "kiss my ass" club, but is interrupted when John Cena shows up behind him and turns him around quickly, staring him down.
Vince Mcmahon: The hell are you doing here? I thought I gave you the night off!
John Cena: LET'S GET SOMETHIN' STRAIGHT, MCMAHON. I'm tha' WWE Champion, I don't take the night off.
Mcmahon rubs his chin and contemplates.
Vince Mcmahon: You know what? You're right. You want action tonight? You've got it!
John Cena: Alright Vince! Now come on, who am 'ah facin'?
Vince Mcmahon: As a matter of fact - nobody. BUT since you barged in here demanding for some action, you can.. be the special guest referee to tonight's main event.
The camearas zoom in on Cena, who doesn't know how to react to the announcement. (A*)
6. And we are.. The Spirit Squad!
The Spirit Squad's annoying entrance brings things back to the ring, as all five members make their way out to the ring, preparing themselves for a new cheer. They stand in the middle of the ring in a single line.
Johnny: JOHNAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!
Backflip from Johnny.
Kenny: KENNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!
Jumping jacks from Kenny.
Mitch: MITCH!
Not too much of a move by Mitch, who just poses.
Nicky: NICKAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!
Some weird dancing, then a backflip.
Mikey: MIKEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!! NYAHAHAHAHAHA!!
Here it comes: The cheer.
Mitch: READEH? OK!
Spirit Squad: COMPETING TONIGHT.. FOR THE SPIRIT SQUAD. NICKY, JOHNNY MITCH.. A GIFT FROM GOD!
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Spirit Squad: AND WHAT WE DO, AFTER BEATING TOO COOL.. AS JR WOULD SAY "LIKE A GOVERNMENT MULE!"
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Spirit Squad: WE PARTY IT UP.. LIKE WE WON THE STANLEY CUP!!
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Spirit Squad: 'CAUSE SEXAY AND SCOTTY, THEY SURE MADE US HURL.. AND WE SHOWED 'EM GOOD, 'CAUSE WE'RE THE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS OF THE WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORLD.
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Spirit Squad: THE SPIRIT SQUAD!
The crowd boos, and didn't get too much into the segment. (C-)
7. The Spirit Squad's Nicky, Johnny and Mitch vs. Too Cool and Viscera
Decent bout here, nothing too special though. Obviously Mikey and Kenny interfered and attacked Sexay and Scotty, allowing Mitch to get the pin on one half of Too Cool, The Grandmaster. All five men celebrated after the match, staring down the possible challengers for their belts. (The Spirit Squad, C)
8. Edge prepares
A small scene with Edge and Lita walking to the ring is shown. Edge is wearing a vest and his usual ring pants, but doesn't look like he's ready to wrestle. (A)
9. The Cutting Edge
After the commercial break, Edge is sitting in the middle of the ring with Lita on his left and a pair of cool shades. He doesn't look too pleased, however. The Cutting Edge logo is at the bottom left of the screen, and the fans are booing before the show can even begin.
Edge: Before we get started on tonight's Cutting Edge, I just want everybody to know how PISSED OFF I am at not being in that main event at ECW's One Night Stand. I worked just as hard as Triple H, if not harder, to get to the top.. And I get penalized because I was out last week? There's a real issue going on in the GM's office, and I don't care if that's Maria or Vince Mcmahon. I DESERVE to have a shot at that WWE Championship at One Night Stand. And don't even start the crap about how I don't belong there, because I think I proved myself enough at Wrestlemania by kicking the self-proclaimed hardcore legend's ass.
The fans start chanting "FOLEY! FOLEY!".
Edge: Keep 'em comin', morons, I don't care. All that matters to me is the fact that I WON that match at Wrestlemania, and that I have absolutely NOTHING to prove to YOU people, OR to Mick Foley. As a matter of fact, I think I'd rather never see his toothless face again.
Just as Edge finishes his sentence, "Crash!" hits over the PA, and Mick Foley makes his way out of the curtains and to the ramp with a barbed wire baseball bat in hand. He enters the ring, and still stops to listen to the "Foley! Foley!" chants, before speaking to an intimidated Edge.
Mick Foley: You know, Edge, as much as I hate to say this.. You're right. You did prove yourself at Wrestlemania by beating me in what was one of the greatest hardcore matches in the history of this sport, and you DO deserve to be at One Night Stand.
Edge: Yeah. Yeah, that's right, listen to the man, he knows what he's talking about.
Mick Foley: The only problem is, Edge, the main event is already booked up, and nobody really gave a damn about how badly you wanted a shot. And the fact is - You blew it at backlash.
The fans change their attitude towards Foley, cheering for him again.
Edge: What are you trying to say?
Mick Foley: What I'm trying to say is.. If you think you deserve to be at One Night Stand, then I'm sure you won't mind giving an old bastard like me the rematch I deserve!
Edge's attitude towards Foley now changes as well, but for the worst.
Edge: What do you think I am, crazy? You put me through hell at wrestlemania, Foley, and sure, I respect you. But I'd be a crazy man to want to go through that.. MAYHEM.. ever again.
Mick Foley: So what you're telling me is.. You're afraid?
Now Edge must prove his manhood, and laughs.
Edge: Afraid.. Of you? Come on, Foley, I'm pretty sure I beat your ass at Wrestlemania already, what's there to be afraid of?
Lita snatches the mic from Edge, and gets in Foley's face.
Lita: Look, my man is not going to face you in a match at One Night Stand, and I'm not going to take a face full of.. UGH.. dirty sock to my face!
Foley laughs, as does the crowd.
Mick Foley: Alright then, since I guess I couldn't persuade you with giving me a one on one re-match, I guess I'll have to move to option B. Edge, you might think that losing to you at Wrestlemania was the worst thing that could ever happen to me.. But you're a hell of a lot farther from the truth than you could ever imagine. You see, I THRIVE for that drop of blood pouring down my cheek, I LIVE for the pain that you put me through in that match at Wrestlemania, and I want to do it again!
Although without a microphone momentarily, Edge still says no and shakes his head.
Mick Foley: Now if you're not gonna' face me in a one on one match, I might as well offer you.. A TAG TEAM CONTEST. And let me finish, Edge. I'll even give you the option of picking ANY partner you want. You can pick anyone from the back, you can even go to Smackdown! and cry the blues to Kurt Angle or even The Undertaker if you really feel like that's what suits you best, IT DOESN'T MATTER.
Edge: I'm afraid I'll have to decline.
Foley looks disappointed.
Mick Foley: Then I guess I'll have to throw in another option. Not only will you be able to pick your tag team partner.. But you'll be able to pick mine!
Edge's face changes, as he talks it over with Lita and grabs the microphone.
Edge: You know what? Fine. You want me and a partner of my choice at One Night Stand? You got it.
Edge offers a handshake, and Foley reluctantly accepts it, but then gets nailed with a kick to the gut and an Edge-u-cution. Edge continues to beat the hell out of Foley, grabbinga steel chair from the outside and using it to nail Foley over the head over and over again, picking his head up off the ground and taunting him, then throwing him back down in a pool of his own blood. (A)
9. Take my advice
Carlito is walking backstage with an apple in his ring attire, preparing himself to go out and fight a match. He's approached by Chris Masters, walking the opposite direction.
Carlito: Well, well, well. If it isn't Triple B: big, bad, and brainless. Como estas, loser?
Chris Masters: Ha ha, very funny, Carlito. Look, I just came here to advise you not to go out there and wrestle tonight, maybe save yourself the humiliation.
Carlito: Humilation? Cah'lito can't be humiliated, he's too cool to be humiliated. You wanna' talk about humiliation? Le's talk about when Cah'lito beats your ass next week on RAW.
Masters breaks out in laughter.
Chris Masters: What makes you think I'd ever face you next week? Hahahaha. And plus, you're not even going to be out of the hospital by then.
Carlito: ... Eh?
Chris Masters: Just.. Don't say I didn't warn you. Have fun out there.
Masters once again laughs, while Carlito looks on a bit perplexed. (B-)
10. Carlito vs. ???
Well, as soon as Armando Alejandro Estrada made his way to the ring, it was clear who the opponent was. The devastating Umaga. The match seemd pretty competitive early on, as Carlito was the first opponent to be a threat to Umaga, knocking him down after three hard clothelines, and keeping the match close the whole way through. Then, Carlito nailed his inverted backbreaker on Umaga, and was looking to pick up an impressive win, when Estrada distracted the referee, allowing Chris Masters to run down to the ring, lock Carlito into The Masterlock, and allow Umaga to lock his thumb in on the throat of Carlito, right in the juggular. Masters quickly exits the ring, allowing Umaga to pick up the win. (Umaga, B-)
11. Shelton's hype
The cameras take us backstage, where Shelton Benjamin is talking to Todd Grisham before an upcoming Intercontinental Championship match.
Todd Grisham: Well, Shelton, after successfully defending your Intercontinental Championship last week againt Viscera, you face possibly one of the toughest challenges yet, a very PERSONAL match against Charlie Haas. Your thoughts?
Shelton Benjamin: My thoughts? Let me tell you somethin', Grisham. When you're the Intercontinental Championship, you ain't supposed to have puny little sons of bitches like you askin' what your thoughts are. Now Charlie Haas wants ta' come back and attack me week after week without an explanation? Fine, I ain't got a problem with it. But TONIGHT.. I plan ta' stop it once and for all, 'cause when I get done with my former tag team partna' tonight.. He's gon' be wheeled out on a stretcher.
Shelton shoves the microphone back in Grisham's chest. He's somewhat improving on his mic skills. (B-)
12. Shelton Benjamin vs. Charlie Haas (Intercontinental Championship)
What a fantastic technical match between two of the most promising young talents on RAW. Haas and Benjamin started off fighting on the outside, as Haas wouldn't even let the bell ring before starting the bout. They exchanged some blows and inflicted some damage using the steel steps, before entering the ring and officially starting the match. Nobody had control the entire way. Benjamin nearly picked up a win after a superkick, which only got him a close two count, while Haas nearly picked the win up by making Benjamin tap out to the Haas of Pain, which he was able to crawl out of by reaching for the ropes. Then, things got out of hand, and what the fans anticipated to be an exciting finish to declare a winner, this turned into an all out brawl. The two ran to the outside, and Haas clothelined both himself and the champion over the fan railing. The referee counts both men out, declaring the match a draw, but neither Haas or Benjamin cared too much, as they continued to fight through the back, until Haas was able to floor Benjamin with a steel chair shot, leaving proudly. (Draw, A)
13. Masters laughs
Carlito is walking backstage, holding his throat still in pain from the shot he took from Umaga. He sees Chris Masters, and starts walking towards him at a quick pace, without seeing Masters move.
Carlito: Come hea' you son of a bitch!
Just as Carlito reaches Masters, a flock of police officers appears in front of him, forcing Carlito to start back pedaling, as Masters looks on and laughs, mocking him for the loss.
Carlito: I'll get'cha Chris Masters, don'tcha' worry.
The cameras zoom in on Carlito, then quickly leave the scene. (B+)
14. Kane says: It's not over
The cameras take us to the parking lot once again, where Shawn Michaels and Kane are STILL battling from their brawl earlier, with Kane this time gaining an upper hand. Michaels has been destroying Kane week in and week out, and it was time for Kane to get some revenge. He sees Michaels's pick up truck parked just a few steps away, and drags him by his hair to the location, grabbing him up on top of the truck and holding him in mid air with one hand, dropping him down and chokeslamming him right on top of his own truck! Referees and EMTs rush to help Michaels, who's screaming and holding his back, while Kane slowly back pedals with a sadistic smile on his face. (A)
15. Rob Van Dam vs. Triple H w/ John Cena as Special Guest Referee
Wow, this match was packed with interesting events happening. It started out calmly, as Cena seemed to be as fair of a referee as the competitors could ask for. Van Dam tried to use his quickness to his advantage, while Triple H tried to use mat based wrestling and submission holds to prevent RVD from using his quickness. Then, as Triple H got fed up with the way the match was going, he went to the outside and grabbed a sledge hammer. He entered the ring again and tried to use it on Van Dam, but Cena quickly took it away from him and warned him to stop using it, allowing RVD to take advantage of the distraction, jump up to the top rope and nail The Game with a top rope superkick, and then a rolling thunder which got a VERY close two count. Now Van Dam tried to go to the outside and grabbed a steel chair, listening to the fans' chants of "ECW!", but as he entered the ring, Cena took the chair away from him as well and threw it to the outside. Then, just as Triple H was standing up, Cena and RVD's argument was used as a distraction for PAUL HEYMAN to run out of the crowd and into the ring, grabbing the steel chair and nailing The Game right in the head with it. Heyman then runs right back out of the ring, entering the crowd once again and leaving the scene. Cena turns around and wonders what happened, although it's likely that he heard and just let it happen. RVD climbed up to the top rope, and nailed a Five Star Frog Splash on a motionless Triple H, picking up a HUGE win over the ten time heavyweight champion. (Rob Van Dam, A)
16. Celebration? .. Or not
RVD is celebrating, jumping on turnbuckles, holding his Money in the Bank briefcase high, as Cena walks out of the ring and allows Van Dam to have his moment of glory. The two stare each other down, and RAW seems to be cutting to a close, until "NO CHANCE" hits over the PA, and once again Mr. Mcmahon prances down to the ring with a microphone. Triple H is laying motionless on the outside, beaten, while Mcmahon is now in the ring, staring down Rob Van Dam.
Vince Mcmahon: VAN DAM.. If you think I didn't see what just happened in here.. YOU'RE CRAZY. You think you can come into MY arena and just do as you please with your little ECW buddies? Theodore Long might let the madness go on in his brand, but hell I'm not gonna' stand for it!
Rob Van Dam: If you think I planned this, Mr. Mcmahon, you're very wrong. As a matter of fact, I had absolutely NO IDEA that this was going to go down.
Vince Mcmahon: OH SHUT UP! YOU'RE NOT THE PROBLEM!
Vince looks around in the crowd, still screaming.
Vince Mcmahon: PAUL HEYMAN.. WHEREVER THE HELL YOU ARE.. SHOW YOURSELF! COME ON, PAUL, COME DOWN HERE AND LET'S DO IT LIKE MEN.
All of a sudden, Paul Heyman's smiling face is plastered on the titantron, standing right in Mr. Mcmahon's office.
Paul Heyman: Well hello, Vince Mcmahon. Long time, no see.
Vince Mcmahon: HEYMAN! What the hell are you doing in there!?
Paul Heyman: Some things sure don't change, do they, Vince? See the moment I ran into that ring, I KNEW you'd be prancing your ass down there like a tough guy, going on about how "you're the boss" and everyone's gotta' follow your rules.
A brief pause by Heyman.
Paul Heyman: F*** THE RULES, VINCE.
The cameras zoom out, showing Heyman holding a lit match in his right hand.
Vince Mcmahon: PUT THAT DOWN, HEYMAN! I'm giving you one last chance to put that match down, and maybe I'll forget about this incident!
Paul Heyman: You want me to put the match down?
Vince Mcmahon: YES!!!
Paul Heyman: Fine, Vince, you win.
Heyman does put the match down, but he puts it down on a huge pile of business papers, lighting Vince's entire office on fire.
Vince Mcmahon: NO!! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING YOU CORRODED SON OF A BITCH!?
Paul Heyman: I'm doing what everyone else fails to do: I'm saying - SCREW YOU, VINCE MCMAHON.
Vince turns around, nearly crying that his valued possession are all up in flames. RVD throws a chair at him, and then nails him right in the face with a Van Daminator! The crowd goes wild! RVD has just planted Mcmahon with a Van Daminator! He then exits the ring, and starts walking backwards. Heyman then makes his way out as well, the two holding each other's arms high up in the air, with the image of Mcmahon's burning office on the titantron, and the huge chants of "EEE CEE DUB!" breaking out through the entire arena. What a RAW. (A*)
Overall Rating: A
Viewers: 1,750,048
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Date: May 12, 2006
City: Lousiville
1. Kurt Angle vs. Booker T (King of the Ring)
This match started out fantastically, with both men battling it out. But it was obvious that Booker T's mind was somewhere else, as after hitting an early scissors kick, he completely forgot to go for the pin and started looking around, hoping The Boogeyman wouldn't show up. Then, just as he was about to hit another scissors kick on the olympic hero, a great amount of red fog appeared in the ring, forcing Booker and Sharmell to run away to the back, and Booker to be counted out to give Angle the win to move on to the next round. (Kurt Angle, A*)
2. Steel Cage
Randy Orton is standing in the ring after a brief commercial break, holding a microphone close to his mouth, and looking left and right to the audience, with his usual cocky expression. He then steps away from the cockyness, and stares at the entrance ramp, pointing towards it with anger.
Randy Orton: Rey Mysterio.. I've beaten Chris Benoit, I've beaten Chavo Guerrero, and tonight.. I'LL BEAT YOU.
The crowd begins to boo.
Randy Orton: That's right. And I didn't just beat the entire "Eddie lives" gang, I've beaten The Undertaker, I've beaten Triple H, I've beaten them all. Who have you beaten, Mysterio? It was a fluke at the royal rumble.. And it was a fluke at wrestlemania.
He pauses.
Randy Orton: I'm Smackdown!'s best rising superstar, I'm the franchise guy, I'M the guy these people want to see with my head held high, holding the world heavyweight championship proudly on top of my shoulder. Mysterio.. You should've stayed in the cruiserweight division, where you belonged. So why don't you take your ass down to the ring, and let me get this over with right now.. I ain't waitin' 'till Judgment Day.
Mysterio doesn't show up. Instead, Smackdown!'s General Manager, Theodore Long, makes his way out of the curtains and onto the entrance ramp with a microphone.
Theodore Long: Let me holla' at'cha for a moment, playa'. I believe you're callin' out Smackdown!'s World Champion, Rey Mysterio.
Randy Orton: Damn right I am.
Theodore Long: Well let me tell you somethin', playa'. I am responsible fo' anything 'dat concerns this brand, as you already know. And as General Manager of Smackdown!.. I can't let you fight Rey Mysterio here tonight.
Orton looks confused, and the fans are actually on his side for once. They boo Long, as they'd love to see Orton and Mysterio go at it right here, live.
Randy Orton: Do you wanna' ask these people what they think? 'Cause it seems pretty clear that they want to see me kick Rey Mysterio's ass RIGHT HERE.. RIGHT NOW.
No they don't. So they boo.
Theodore Long: You wanna' kick Mysterio's ass so bad, Orton? Well let me lay it out for you to play it out. In TWO WEEKS.. At Judgment Day.. It's gon' be Randy Orton versus Rey Mysterio.. IN A STEEL CAGE.
The crowd erupts, although Orton doesn't look as pleased with that.
Theodore Long: HAVE A NICE DAY!
Big pop from the crowd for the Foley reference, as Long leaves. (B)
3. The Death of Daivari
The ring is set up beautifully, with purple lights and fog shattered throughout the arena, and a casket sitting against the top left turnbuckle, with The Undertaker standing in the middle of the ring, almost hovering over the casket. He then turns, but still doesn't say a word. The casket reads "DAIVARI" on it, in big black print. The Undertaker then interrupts his moment of silence for a few words.
The Undertaker: DAIVARI.. THE LORD OF DARKNESS.. AWAITS YOU.
The lights go out, and the fans now have absolutely no idea what's going on. When they come back on, however, Sabu is standing over the casket, leaning against the turnbuckle with a steel chair in hand. He waits for The Undertaker to turn around, throws the chair at him, then dropkicks him right in the face with it! The fans are going crazy for Sabu, who continues to use the chair to beat the hell out of The Undertaker, with Daivari screaming to him in arab at the top of the ramp. The fans' reaction changes suddenly, as they notice that Sabu's aligning himself with Daivari. The two walk off, only to see The Undertaker sit up and stare them down from the middle of the ring. (B-)
4. Shuffle up an' deal'
Backstage, in an APA-like table, we are shown Nunzio, Vito, William Regal and Simon Dean sitting around and playing a nice game of poker. Dean makes a move, as does Vito. Regal looks a bit confused, and looks both ways after throwing down his card.
Nunzio: You boys ready ta' see how a REAL pokah' playa' gets it done?
Nunzio lays his cards down on the table.
Nunzio: BOOM. Royal Flush, ladies and gentlemen. Now if you boys'll excuseh' me, I got a match to go win. Right Vito?
Vito stands and accompanies Nunzio out of the room, while Simon Dean and William Regal awkwardly stay in the same location, without saying a word.
Simon Dean: So uhh.. What do you got?
William Regal: Bloody hell. I don't even know how to play this darn thing!
Simon Dean: Looks like I win. YEAH, I WIN.
Dean runs away celebrating, oddly. (C+)
5. Cruiserweight Championship Battle Royal
This was one of the best quality matches of the night, with a lot of great cruiserweight action. Funaki was the first man eliminated, catapulted over the top rope by a vicious clotheline from The Mexicools. The Hooligans and The Mexicools went at it next, almost completely forgetting about the other competitors in the match. This came back to haunt Super Crazy, as Kid Kash shockingly threw him over the top rope during his battle with London. Kid Kash celebrated the elimination of Super Crazy, but was also taken by surprise by the champ himself. Gregory Helms did the same as Kid Kash, celebrating the victory and ignoring the competition. Jamie Noble took advantage and tried to take Helms out on his own, but was catapulted out over the top rope. The match went on for another five to six minutes, until Gregory Helms and Chavo Guerrero were the two men left in the bout. Chavo nearly continued to impress the GM with a title win in just his second night back on Smackdown!, but it was Helms, who in the end fought through and retained the championship, eliminating Chavo Guerrero. (Gregory Helms, C+)
6. Exageration
Gregory Helms is in the ring, celebrating like a mad man. He takes a bottle of water and pours it all over himself, hugging the referee, the bell keeper, the time keeper, Michael Cole and Tazz.. He just can't get over the fact that he retained the championship in his first match back. The fans boo. (B)
7. Demonstration of strength
Vito and Ken Kennedy are shown backstage in a weight room, with Vito trying to lift a very heavy piece of equipment, but not being able to. Kennedy then pushes him aside, and arrogantly hovers over the bar.
Ken Kennedy: Let me show you how it's done.
Kennedy clearly can't pick it up, but distracts Vito.
Ken Kennedy: OH MY GOD! IS THAT A CANNOLI TRUCK!?
Vito QUICKLY turns his head and starts desperately for some cannolis, allowing Kennedy to switch the weights with a bar of foam.
Ken Kennedy: Well, guess not.
Kennedy lifts the "weights" quite easily, impressing Vito.
Vito: DAMN, amazin'.
Ken Kennedy: Yes I am.
He walks away, and Vito now tries to go lift the weights again, and sees that Kennedy was lying to him, and that they're really just made of foam. He laughs, then throws the bar away. (C+)
8. JBL and Orlando Jordan vs. Lance Storm and Paul Burchill
It was announced before this match that JBL would be defending his United States Championship against Lance Storm, which made the match that much more meaningful. Burchill looked pretty odd with the whole pirate gimmick continuing, but the fans loved him, and he seemed to be getting a great reaction. Storm adn Burchill worked wonderfully together as a team, nearly picking up the win on several occasions. Then, in the culminating point of the bout, Orlando's distraction to Lance Storm allowed JBL to sneak up from behind him and nail him with a Clotheline From Hell, picking up the win for his team and "proving himself" as the best in the U.S. division. (JBL and Orlando Jordan, B+)
9. Match Highlights
Highlights of the Benoit/Regal match from last week's Smackdown! were shown, and this was yet again another match of the year candidate. The fans were loving this segment, just because the match was so great that they still can't get the thought of it being topped in the tournament again. (A)
10. Lashley, eh?
The cameras take us backstage, where Finlay is standing by with Josh Matthews just a few moments before his King of the Ring qualifier against Lashley.
Josh Matthews: Finlay.. We've seen you and Lashley go at each other's THROATS for the past few weeks here on Smackdown!, now tonight, thanks to the King of the Ring tournament and a little luck in the brackets.. You might finally get to put an end to this rivalry. How do you feel about that?
Finlay: Ya' wanna' know how I feel, eh? Well, let me tell ya', Matthews. I feel like 'ah should be out there battlin' Lashley in a STREET FIGHT, that's how ole' Finlay feels 'bout the whole damn sitch'ation. But hey, I'll take what 'ah get, and 'ah got a ring and a ref. As long as 'dat's good enough ta' take down 'dat little puke, then I'm good ta' go.
Josh Matthews: Strong words by Finlay.. And that match.. IS NEXT.
COMMERCIAL BREAK. (C-)
11. Lashley vs. Finlay (King of the Ring)
Yet another pretty nice bout presented by Smackdown!, with Lashley and Finlay going at it. The two locked up in a series of combinations of rights and lefts from the early going, and despite Lashley's attempt to make this a fair wrestling match, this seemed more like a fight throughout. Finlay looked like he didn't even care too much about picking up the win, but was instead looking forward to beating the hell out of his opponent a lot more. Despite allowing Finlay to take control late in the bout and gain a major advantage, Lashley was able to turn things around completely with a powerful shoulder block, very similar to a Goldberg spear. Lashley then hit the Dominator to win the bout, but somehow, the fans got the feeling that their rivalry STILL wasn't over. (Lashley, B-)
12. ECW memories
In a pre-taped interview segment, Melina, Johnny Nitro, and Joey Mercury were standing in a dark room, with a very serious attitude and a very cocky look.
Melina: Well, well, well.. Who can step up next? You know, it's been so long since we've had somewhat of a challenge around here, don't you think boys?
They nod, like two well trained puppies.
Melina: So I think it's time we.. spice things up a little bit. Vito and Nunzio, The Hooligans, The Mexicools, been there, done that. But seeing how the ECW One Night Stand pay per view is coming up.. I figured we could add a little flavor to Smackdown! by challenging ECW's most advertised tag team.. Tommy Dreamer.. AND THE SANDMAN.
The crowd erupts, as MNM all show ear to ear smiles.
Melina: But not just in any match, oh no. See, because I'm so confident in the ability of my men, I'm willing to make this a.. singapore cane on a pole match? Come on, guys, this should be your forte. And then as a treat, maybe the winners can whip the losers thirty times on a bare back. Remind you of anything, Tommy? Hahahahaha.
Mercury and Nitro join her in laughing, as the challenge is now thrown out for next week's Smackdown!. (C+)
13. Preparation
A short segment showing Chris Benoit and Rey Mysterio preparing themselves for their match against Randy Orton and Mark Henry. Lacing up their boots, wishing each other good luck, the usual. (B+)
14. Randy Orton and Mark Henry vs. Rey Mysterio and Chris Benoit
Wow, a good match with Mark Henry in it. It's likely because Orton carried his entire team. Benoit and Mysterio worked extremely well together as a team, adapting to each other's style. Orton tried to fight the match on his own for most of the bout, thinking that just like he didn't need anyone's help last week beating Benoit one on one, he wouldn't need any help this week. Mysterio got the better of him, though, hitting a 619, and nearly nailing a west coast pop which surely would've gotten the win. Mark Henry saved his partner with a tough body slam on Mysterio that sent him to the outside. Benoit went right after Mark Henry, and the two ended up having a match of their own on the outside, with Henry actually body slamming Chris Benoit onto a steel post, nearly breaking his spine. Orton and Mysterio were back in the ring, and Randy fought the champ for about a minute or two, before picking up the win with an RKO, and taunting the crowd, thinking he had proved himself by pinning the champion, like he had promised. (Randy Orton and Mark Henry, A)
15. Adding insult to injury
Despite the match being over, Randy Orton sees an opportunity to take down Rey Mysterio, as Chris Benoit is laid out on the outside after the vicious attack by Mark Henry. The number one contender takes Rey up off the ground, and sets him up for yet another vicious RKO, which sends him straight down, head first, to the mat once again. Orton now continues to laugh, circling around Mysterio with a slow taunting walk that gets a lot of boos from the crowd. (A*)
16. Returning soon?
Orton, still circling around Rey, decides that it's time to take things a step further, and grabs the champion up once again for another RKO. He waits a few seconds before hitting it, but just as he locked his right arm on Rey's head, a familiar theme song started bursting throughout the arena from the PA. Orton quickly releases the hold on Mysterio, and places his attention on the titantron, with the fans going wild as now Batista's music is easily recognized. The screen reads "THE TRUE SMACKDOWN! CHAMPION.. BATISTA.. RETURNS!", scaring Orton, thinking that Batista was present at the arena. However, a swerve with the writing "SOON" doesn't get too over with the crowd. Orton still stood in shock in the middle of the ring, sending Smackdown! to a close. (A*)
Overall Rating: B+
Viewers: 1,245,471
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May 10th, 2006
- The official Judgment Day poster on wwe.com/judgmentday was released on wednesday. Although many haven't read the smackdown taping results, the poster possibly gives a bit spoiler to one of the event's biggest matches, with The Undertaker being the poster boy for this year's event, and a casket with the letters "ECW" printed on it.
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May 10th, 2006
- WWE Smackdown! Taping Results (5/12/06)
- Kurt Angle qualified for the next round of the king of the ring tournament, beating Booker T by count out in just five to six minutes, as The Boogeyman's mind games forced Booker and his wife to run away.
- Randy Orton came out and called Rey Mysterio, Theodore Long came out instead, though, and made Rey Mysterio vs. Randy Orton at Judgment Day a steel cage match. The crowd erupted.
- The Undertaker had a casket set up at ringside with most of the lights out in the arena. He called out Daivari, and said that maybe he should be the one to fight him, so he can take his place in the casket. Out of the casket surprisingly came SABU, who nailed The Undertaker with a series of chair shots and took him out. Great segment, the crowd was extremely pumped about the return of Sabu. Apparently they're building One Night Stand pretty big this year.
- Regal, Simon Dean, Nunzio and Vito had a segment where Nunzio and Vito were teaching the other two how to play poker before the cruiserweight battle royal. Not too bad of a segment, I guess, some pretty funny comments by Simon Dean.
- Gregory Helms retained the cruiserweight championship in a ten man battle royal involving Funaki, Kid Kash, Jamie Noble, Brian Kendrick, Paul London, Psicosis, Super Crazy, Chavo Guerrero, and Nunzio. Chavo was the last man out. Helms' celebration was a little over the top.
- Ken Kennedy was challenging Vito to a show of strength, after being humiliated by Lashley last week with Kristal's jar. Vito was unable to lift the weight up. Kennedy found a way to distract him, and changed it to a fake bar of foam, which he easily picked up to amaze Vito, who later discovered that it was just foam. Another funny segment by Ken Kennedy, this guy's got a future.
- JBL and Orlando Jordan beat Lance Storm and Paul Burchill, when JBL hit Storm with a low blow and a clotheline from hell to pick up the win. Lance continued to look good in the ring, it's too bad that this could quite possibly be a brief stint ending at one night stand.
- Highlights of last week's Benoit/Regal match were shown. Great stuff.
- Finlay cut a promo on his upcoming match with Lashley. Meh, the guy doesn't have too great of mic skills, this wasn't the greatest of promos.
- Lashley beat Finlay in a pretty nice bout, advancing him in the King of the Ring tournament.
- In another One Night Stand hype segment, Melina called out Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman, begging them to come face MNM next week for the tag team championships. She challenged them to a match in which the losers would have to be beaten by a whip, just so the fans could remember a little piece of ECW history. (referring to the beating Dreamer received at the hands of Sandman's cane in the mid 90s)
- Chavo wished Benoit and Rey good luck in their tag team match main event coming up. More Eddie references. Come on, let the guy die in peace.
- Randy Orton and Mark Henry beat Chris Benoit and Rey Mysterio, when Randy Orton pinned the champion after a vicious RKO. Impressive victory.
- After the match, Randy Orton beat down Rey Mysterio in the ring, while Mark Henry looked like he nearly broke Benoit's back body slamming him against the steel post. Suddenly, a Batista video appeared on the titantron, which scared Orton, thinking Batista was back. Unfortunately, this was only a tease, the video ended with "BATISTA RETURNS" and some date or maybe it said "soon", I can't quite remember.
Overall, a pretty decent smackdown. The highest pop to Sabu's return, and the biggest boos for Randy Orton in any segment he was in. At least the guy can get himself over as a heel.
- Taz is scheduled to make an appearance at One Night Stand, whether he's in a match or not, but it's still very unlikely that he'll take a full time role as a wrestler, despite what some news sites have reported lately. Expect Taz to work something to promote One Night Stand in the next couple of weeks, however.
- A lot of people were impressed with the ratings RAW received compared to last week's. The John Cena vs. Eugene main event actually drew a lot of viewers in, and possibly, as odd as this sounds, Maria being the General Manager might actually be helping the ratings, as many are tuning in to see what she'll pull off next.
- Speaking of Maria, many believe that her job as General Manager might end as early as next week. Nobody expected her to keep the position for longer than a month at best, but after the increase in the ratings and the reaction she had from the crowd, she might be drawing viewers for the next two to three weeks as the RAW general manager. The plan is to force her to quit her job, but that might be scrapped after her success at the GM position.
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Ouch, tough break. I'm surprised to see you didn't use arsenic to bring him back, but it's probably the right decision since you want to take this as realistically as you can, whatever happens happens. Tough, though, especially because of his big push.
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I've been trying to get around to leaving you some feedback here, because I think this is probably one of the best diaries in the dome at the moment. There are times where I'm so engaged in what you're saying, that I completely foget that it's just a diary. Your format is easy to read, and you're in character with almost everyone you use, ESPECIALLY Styles and Gertner, I love reading their interaction, it's just very interesting.
Now, I'm glad you decided not to go with the BWO, even though I loved the gimmick and the stable, I just think those guys need something new to do, and that was a very smart decision.
Good thing you also didn't take the cheap route and sign Raven, The Dudleyz, Rhino, and so on.. But I would like to see some of them start working for you if you can establish ECW as a major promotion, without forgetting the fact that Paul Heyman forgot to pay most of his roster lol. I'm sure that if guys like Raven, Rhino, and The Dudleyz saw that Heyman was being funded by the WWE, they would probably decide to stick to their origins and join up at some point in the future.
Now. Your two main pushes that are just completely out of the blue are for Kanyon and CM Punk. CM Punk isn't really out of nowhere, I kind of saw it coming, but to disagree with the rest of the people giving you feedback (sorry
) I don't think he should be receiving as much of a push as he is. A lot of the people watching your shows will still be WWE marks who just thought ECW IS SO KEWL CUZ THEY ATTACK MCMAHON ON RAW. No. You're still going to appeal to an audience that has no idea what ECW is all about, and likely doesn't know who CM Punk is. Now that's not much of a problem, because you've been building him up really well since show 1 with great promos and a nice, realistic storyline with him trying to establish pure wrestling over extreme wrestling. This is good and bad. It's good because it goes against what the new ECW is all about, and what the fans want, but it's bad because don't forget, ECW did have some nice technical matches in the mid 90s with the Benoits, Eddie Guerreros, Dean Malenkos, even in brief appearances. So CM Punk is trying to break out, but he's not doing anything revolutionary. Still, I'd like to see him get to win a championship sooner or later, as long as it's not as high as the world lol.Your second push is for Chris Kanyon, and I have to admit, having Kanyon as one of my top three favorite wrestlers of all time, as dumb as that is, I'm loving it. I just get the feeling that I'd tune in to watch this every week, just to see what this guy has in store for everyone next. Despite having turned one of my favorite wrestlers into a hardcore gay gimmick, it's better than that shit he was getting after WCW closed. I always thought Kanyon had potential to be in ECW, and I actually was thinking about that idea just a few days ago, and I'm glad to see that you've given him a push and are planning big things for him. Nothing but thumbs up for that one.
I also see that you've booked Taz vs. Chris Jericho for Hardcore Resurrection, and yes, no doubt it's a great match. I wouldn't have any problems with it, but you're building it as "Taz's first and last match back in ECW", and that kind of throws me off. Not just because I'd like to see Taz wrestle some more, although I understand that his neck injury doesn't allow him to do much, I'd like to see him face someone he had a major feud against, or something similar. I would've much rather seen him fight Sabu, in what was at one point of ECW a dream match, if this were to be his last match. However, this can work out for the best if Taz stays, which I'd love. If he doesn't, I'm sure there'll be other occasions for him to fight.
Overall, this has been a fantastic diary so far, and definitely one of the best I've read in a while. I'll surely keep reading, as this has got me completely hooked.
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Date: May 5, 2006
City: Detroit, Michigan
1. The New RAW General Manager
The show starts off, with Vince Mcmahon standing in the middle of the ring, ready to pick a name out and make the person whose name is on the ball the new General Manager of RAW. Pretty innovative for Mcmahon, but something must be behind it. He speaks as he spins the knob.
Vince Mcmahon: Ladies and gentlemen I'm sure you all know what this is for.. To decide the NEW GENERAL MANAGER OF RAW!
The crowd erupts at the idea.
Vince Mcmahon: And it was just a few months ago that Eric Bischoff was.. As I like to say.. FIRED!
More eruption from the crowd. Surprisingly, Mcmahon has come off as a face in this segment.
Vince Mcmahon: So I think it's time we all moved on to greater things and got a responsible man in charge of RAW, once and for all. Now I'm not going to waste any time, and I'll just stop in 3.. 2.. 1..
Mcmahon pulls a ball out and slowly opens it, anticipating the moment intensly.
Vince Mcmahon: WHO DO YOU GUYS THINK IT'S GONNA' BE?
Thousands of names being thrown out, as Vince opens the ball and puts somewhat of a fake shocked expression on his face.
Vince Mcmahon: My oh my.. It's.. VINCENT KENNEDY MCMAHON! Who would've thought.. I told you it was gonna' be someone responsible, didn't I!? Hahaha.
# I THINK I'M CUTE, I KNOW I'M SEXY #Shawn Michaels makes his way out of the curtains and onto the ramp with his own lottery, which he carries down to the ring, before grabbing a microphone and placing the lottery at ringside by Joey Styles, Jerry Lawler and The Coach.
Shawn Michaels: Now if there's anybody here that knows this man better than I do, please, let me know. 'Cause the moment I heard about this farse, I KNEW there something behind it all. Ya' see, Vince.. You promised these fans a random lottery to decide the NEW RAW General Manager, and knowing that you'd "oh so conveniently" cheat your way out of this.. I decided to bring out a lottery of my own. So come on down here, take your pick, and..
Vince Mcmahon: WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE, MICHAELS!? If you don't get the hell out of here right now..
Shawn Michaels: What? You'll have someone else cheap shot me from behind? Fine, I'm used to it with you by now. And for your information, I'll take Kane any time.. any place. Now Vince, if you don't want me to give you the hardest damn superkick you've ever even seen in your life, you better get yourself down here and pick a GM, before I do it for you.
Vince prances his way towards Michaels, still taunting him as he picks a ball out of the lottery object and quickly opens it, reading the name and this time really falling in shock, down on both of his knees, as he picks his microphone up and reads the name.
Vince Mcmahon: It's.. It's.. The new General Manager of RAW is.. It's.. It's Maria.
WHAT? The fans don't know how to react, but just as her music hits, the crowd erupts and gives her a huge standing ovation. Maria gets herself on the entrance ramp and starts jumping up and down in joy, screaming "I'M THE GM, I'M THE GM" as loudly as she could. She enters the ring, celebrating with Michaels and grabs his microphone, while Mcmahon still stands on the outside in shock.
Maria: Oh my God you guys!! Are you as excited as I am!?
The fans continue to cheer, looks like Maria has made a pretty good impression.
Maria: I just want to thank Vince Mcmahon for giving me this AWESOME opportunity! Yay, thanks Vince!
Mcmahon turns his attention to the ring, looking as if he's about to cry. He tries to enter, but Michaels forces him to stay out, then personally stats carrying the chairman to the backstage area, leaving Maria alone in the ring. Suddenly, as Michaels and Mcmahon were walking up..
# BEHOLD THE KING, THE KING OF KINGS #Michaels and Mcmahon stop watching, and Mcmahon smiles as he realizes that Hunter's there to help him. Triple H and Shawn Michaels stare each other down, but The Game keeps walking down to that ring with his cocky attitude and his bottle of water, letting Michaels carry Vince away. He enters the ring and the fans predict him to try to intimidate Maria, as he gets in the "Triple H promo" mood. (C+)
2. The New RAW General Manager (continued)
Triple H gets pretty serious, as he starts talking to the new GM of RAW, still unbelievable to say it.
Triple H: Maria.. It's all fine and dandy that you're the General Manager, hell as a matterr of fact, I wouldn't give a damn if they called Doink The Clown to do the job. But I want you to know, Maria, that by accepting this job, you're taking a lot of responsibility on your shoulders. This entire ROSTER will rely on you to make the important decisions, and you'll always be called upon to make the right decisions under pressure.
Maria nods, as she knows that what Triple H is saying is true.
Triple H: Now I'm sure you've seen me kick some serious ass over the last couple of weeks, and I'm also sure that you saw me spare John Cena of the fate that Rob Van Dam and Edge suffered at my hands. Now I bet you're asking "why Triple H, why?"
Maria: I KNOW WHY! You want to look cool and save it for the pay pey view!
Triple H: Haha. You see, Maria, it's bigger than that. What I did last week was DESTROY everyone who thinks they have even the slightest of chance of being the next man to face John Cena for the championship. So I'm not asking you to give me this title match against Cena, I'm DEMANDING IT.
Maria looks intimidated, as Triple H gets extremely close to her, but doesn't let him force her to do anything.
Maria: You know what, mister? No! Nope, I'm not going to give you a title shot until you be nice to me. Actually, just to prove that I'm the bestest owner the WWE will ever have, I'm gonna' book you in a match! It'll be Triple H.. versus the tag team champions, THE SPIRIT SQUAD!
Maria quickly runs away, as she knows she probably triggered Triple H's wrath, walking off and leaving The Game angry in the ring. (C-)
3. Shelton Benjamin vs. Viscera
Not much to say about this one. Viscera got somewhat of a reaction from the crowd, but most of it was for Shelton, who fought through the adversity of facing a five hundred pounder, and picked up a win after a beautiful superkick, and a top rope leg drop in a fairly short bout, retaining his Intercontinental Championship. (Shelton Benjamin, B-)
4. Loose Cannon
After the match is over, Shelton Benjamin is celebrating with his championship in the middle of the ring, until out of nowhere comes running Charlie Haas, who enters the ring under the bottom rope and starts engaging in some fantastic combat with Shelton, exchanging blows and a series of rights and lefts. He then clothelines his former partner over the top rope and catapults himself over as well. He then grabs the champ up by his head, and slams him against the steel steps, screaming and getting the fans behind him, as he leaves him down on the mat motionless, and walks away. (B-)
5. Your WWE Champion.. Eugene?
Maria is seen backstage, fixing her office up in cheerful colors and pink, and pictures of her and her poodle hanging everywhere, until Eugene walks in and starts jumping up and down, joined by Maria.
Eugene: YOU'RE THE NEW GENERAL MANAGER YAY.
Maria: I KNOW EUGENE, YAY!
The crowd was looking a little dead by now, already.
Eugene: I just.. I just wanna' say CONGRATULATIONS 'cause you're gonna' be the bestest General Manager ever, a lot better than my uncle Eric.
Maria: Thanks Eugene, that's very nice of you! Your uncle never treated you right! But I will Eugene.
Eugene: OH REALLY? THAT'S SO COOL, GO MARIA!
Maria: Go Maria? Go Eugene! Because tonight, it'll be you versus.. JOHN CENA.. For the WWE Championship!
Eugene opens his mouth wide, and now hugs Maria tightly.
Eugene: Oh my God, thank you, thank you!!
Eugene walks off quickly, as Maria giggles to herself. (C+)
6. Umaga vs. Val Venis
Yet another squash, with Umaga dominating for just about three to four minutes, then picking up a win after a monstrous shot to the neck with his taped up thumb, knocking Val Venis out completely for a three count. Umaga and his obnoxious manager, Armando Alejandro Estrada, celebrated the victory after the match. (Umaga, C)
7. Triple H? Oh hell no
John Cena is out in the middle of the ring after a commercial break with a microphone, getting yet again a mixed reaction from the crowd, and preparing himself to speak.
John Cena: I hope y'all are ready ta' boo me outta' this ring, 'cause I'm about to give you some BAAAD news.
The fans quiet down to hear what he has to say.
John Cena: I'm tha' WWE Champion, and guess what? From now on, I call the shots. I pick the challengers, I decide who tha' hell I wanna' fight, and I decide who's ass I'm gonna' kick next. Especially now that we got "Maria" in charge of RAW.
Cena laughs a little at the sadness of the GM situation.
John Cena: Well, my first act is to make sure that Triple H.. He ain't ever gonna' get a shot at this championship, EVER again. No matter how many times he begs, and no matter how hard he tries.. He ain't EVER gettin' close to tha' gold for as long as I've got it. And I'll tell y'all somethin', I'd be damn glad to be givin' Eugene the shots every week.
The fans now boo him completely, it's apparent that Cena's nearly establishing himself as a full pledged heel. (B)
8. Triple H? Oh hell no (continued)
Just before Cena could continue on with his monologue, "One of a Kind" hits over the PA, and Mr. Money in the Bank himself makes his way out to the ring to the joy of most fans here in Michigan. He stares down the champion and holds his briefcase up high.
Rob Van Dam: You can easily forget about Triple H, especially after what he did to me last week. But I hope you haven't forgotten about Mr. Money in the Bank, ROB.. VAN.. DAM. As a matter of fact, I believe I could be next in line if I decide to cash in on my title shot.. Even tonight.
Cena smirks.
John Cena: Well, sure, yeah, you could do 'dat. One problem though, I'm already facin' Eugene in a much more competitive match tonight.
Now Cena just breaks out in laughter.
Rob Van Dam: Laugh all you want, but we'll see who'll be laughing after Eugene kicks your ass and wins that WWE Championship!
The fans are loving that, although Cena isn't.
Rob Van Dam: Look, Cena. Win or lose, you have no say in whether or not I get my shot at the WWE Championship, because I've worked my ass off to obtain it and I'm not gonna' back down at this point! And I want YOU in the ring.. One on one.. At ECW.. ONE.. NIGHT.. STAND!
Now the fans go wild, as John Cena walks around the ring in circles trying to make a decision.
John Cena: Whoa, whoa, whoa there, hold on a second there tiger. I ain't "extreme" enough ta' be at One Night Stand, sorry ta' dissapoint you an' all.
Rob Van Dam: Don't you worry about that Cena. I already got the ok from Heyman to face you for the WWE Championship in front of a live crowd that would rip your head off if they ever had the chance to. And if you haven't understood yet, there's NOTHING you can do to save yourself. Now come on, go cry your sorrows to Maria, beg her to postpone the match.. It doesn't matter. Because whenever it happens, wherever it happens, I'm taking that belt and bringing it where it belongs.
Cena poses for a few seconds with the belt, flaunting it around in Van Dam's face, before he fakes a shot with it right to Van Dam's face, making RVD flinch. Cena laughs his way out of the ring and to the back, not saying another word about Van Dam's challenge. (A)
9. Kane vs. Grandmaster Sexay
What's with the squash matches tonight? Kane starts the match off just like everyone expected, absolutely dominating Sexay and looking to pick up and early victory. Kane knocks Sexay out completely with a chokeslam, but doesn't go for the pin, and instead decides to start inflicting more damage on his opponent, nailing two more chokeslams before finishing him off and pinning him for the three count. Sexay got absolutely no offense in this bout, but Kane looked particularly dangerous, and sadistic. (Kane, B-)
10. Revenge.. HBK style
After the match, just as Kane was about to inflict more damage on Grandmaster, Shawn Michaels made his way out from the crowd section, and entered the ring behind Kane. He waited for the big red machine to turn around, then planted him with a sweet chin music right to the head. Michaels quickly runs to the outside and grabs a steel chair, but notices that Kane had already sat up in the ring and had started the hunt. Kane climbs over the top rope and leaves the ring, chasing Shawn Michaels all through the crowd, the two beating the hell out of each other for a very long time all the way to the backstage area, until Michaels was able to knock dozens of boxes full of equipment on top of Kane, causing some of it to fall off, as Michaels walks off, content with his actions. (A)
11. Ban the chokeslam!
Matt Striker is shown standing in the middle of the ring with Chris Masters, with a microphone in hand, but no board and desk to "teach the crowd" this week, as both men were preparing for their tag team match.
Matt Striker: Now before Chris Masters and I engage in a culminating battle with my nemesis, The Big Show, and his, Carlito, I'd like to make a proposition to our new General Manager, Maria.. Heck to anyone who cares about the wrestlers' lives.
He pauses for a few seconds.
Matt Striker: Last week, I suffered minor injuries to a devastating, brutal maneuver called "The Chokeslam". And I have to admit, I was lucky, I know there's others that have suffered much worst consequences because of that careless move. So please, Maria, if you are listening, or Mr. Mcmahon, if you're still in the building.. Protect your superstars and do what I've been pleading you to do: BAN THE CHOKESLAM!
The fans boo, although Striker seems to be building himself up as a top superstar on RAW.
Matt Striker: Now please, take mercy on my soul and Chris Masters', if you have any regard for the superstars of RAW. Who knows what'll occur if I get hit with a chokeslam! I mean..
Suddenly, Big Show's music hits, and Show and Carlito interrupt Striker's promo, scaring Striker and Masters a bit, and entering the ring to let the bout begin. (C+)
12. The Big Show and Carlito vs. Matt Striker and Chris Masters
Big Show and Carlito started the match off with a huge advantage, cleaning house as soon as they got in the ring, and getting the fans behind them. The match then officially began as Matt Striker and Carlito started going head to head. Despite Carlito getting most of the offense in, Striker once again showed some great in-ring ability and was able to counter Carlito's maneuvers on more than one occasion. The two were able to tag in their partners after a double clotheline that knocked both of them down. Big Show quickly runs into the ring, clothelines Chris Masters down, does it yet again a second time. He then picks Matt Striker up off the ground and throws him to the outside over the top rope, raising his hand high up in the air for a chokeslam. Masters tries to sneak attack him with a Masterlock, but Carlito runs up behind him and dropkicks him into The Big Show, making the big man get extremely angry. Show turns around and grabs Masters by his neck, as Matt Striker starts trying to distract the referee, Masters nails an undetected low blow, and locks The Masterlock in on Big Show. Carlito tries to bring Striker back into the ring, but Striker suplexes him over the top rope and onto the outside, allowing Masters to get the win after The Big Show passes out to The Masterlock. (Matt Striker and Chris Masters, B+)
13. Let's take her out.. Together
The cameras show Vince and Shane Mcmahon talking in the RAW parking lot.
Vince Mcmahon: Shane, I have to tell you, I never thought this would happen! I was sure I put fifty balls with Vince Mcmahon on it, and fifty with Shane Mcmahon. I never thought Shawn Michaels would have the AUDACITY to pull something like this.
Shane Mcmahon: Dad, you signed a contract for this thing, the only way to get Maria off duty is to make her refuse to take the position. You did offer whoever got it the chance to do so.
Vince laughs and pats his son on the back.
Vince Mcmahon: Shane, you've just given me a fantastic idea! If Maria won't quit this job on her own.. WE'LL MAKE HER.
Shane catches his dad's idea, and laughs with him, while the crowd boos loudly. (A*)
14. Triple H vs. The Spirit Squad's Kenny and Mikey
This was a rather interesting match. Even though Triple H was only facing Kenny and Mikey, it seemed as if he was facing the entire Spirit Squad. He starts off nailing the tag team champions with a series of right hands, then throwing them over the top rope and on top of their buddies at ringside. The Game grabs a sledge hammer from underneath the ring, and gets back in there, daring any member of the Spirit Squad to come in and attack him. Mitch does from behind, but gets nailed with a sledge hammer shot right to the forehead. Johnny and Nicky take advantage and try to attack Triple H from the other side, but The Game quickly turns around and nails Johnny in the head with a sledge hammer, then kicks Nicky in the gut, and gives him a devastating pedigree. Kenny did get some offense in, hitting a top rope undetected missile dropkick to put Triple H down for a two count, but the king was a man on a mission on this night. After an eight minute bout, Triple H takes Mikey down with a Pedigree for the three count. He then celebrates his victory, holding the sledge hammer up high in the air. (Triple H, B)
15. Preparation
A pretty short segment here, with Eugene preparing himself for the upcoming title match against John Cena, lacing up his boots and still celebrating the fact that he's in this match. (B-)
16. John Cena vs. Eugene (WWE Championship)
Cena tried to toy around with Eugene for a little bit, but Eugene never let himself get down, and started putting up a great fight, scaring the champ a little. Triple H made his way down to ringside and at the announce table to call the match, just to distract Cena. The match went on for another four minutes, before chaos and mayhem broke through. After Cena nailed Eugene with an F-U, and was looking to put a quick end to the poor boy's dreams, Rob Van Dam made his way out to the ring. Triple H quickly took off his headset, and both men entered the ring exchanging right hands and beating the hell out of each other. Cena joins in and grabs Van Dam up for an F-U, with Triple H giving him a thumbs up. Cena turns and smiles at 'Aitch, almost as if they planned this together. Then, all of a sudden, The Game's thumbs up turns to a thumbs down, and he nails John Cena in the gut with a stiff kick, then gives him a Pedigree straight to the mat. The referee doesn't know what to do, Eugene takes advantage of the situation and puts an arm over the champion 1...2...kick out! Eugene can't believe it, but now gets himself hyped up as he knows he has a chance to win the title. RVD is back up, as is Cena, and the two start going at it, completely forgetting about Eugene. Van Dam gives Cena a spinning heel kick, making him turn around and get caught by a rock bottom by Eugene! RVD tells Eugene not to worry. He jumps up to the top rope, and lets Eugene get out of the way, but just as he was doing his thumb taunt, Triple H comes running at him and pushes him off the turnbuckle and onto the mat on the floor. Eugene watches the action as Triple H tries to take out Rob Van Dam once and for all. If Edge wasn't injured from last week, I bet he would've been here too by now. Cena takes advantage and regains consciousness, getting up, turning Eugene around and nailing him with an F-U, covering and retaining his title. (John Cena, A*)
17. Post match brawl
After the match is over, Triple H runs into the ring and stares down Cena, until the two begin exchanging a series of blows to the head. The Game irish whips the champ across the ring, catching him with a high knee to the head. He then tries to get Cena up and hit him with a Pedigree, but the champ counters it with a back body drop. The two keep fighting, until RVD climbs to the top rope, unscouted, and hits Triple H from behind with a top rope superkick. He then engages in a brawl with Cena, clothelining him over the top rope, then catapulting himself over with a somersault plancho! All three men are tired, as Maria makes her way out to the entrance ramp. She grabs a microphone and poses a little to the crowd before she spoke, the announced that John Cena would be defending his WWE Championship at One Night Stand against Rob Van Dam.. AND TRIPLE H! The crowd erupted, as the cameras focused on all three men still laying on the ground, tired after giving each other a brutal beating. (A*)
Overall Rating: A
Viewers: 1,743,168
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May 6th, 2006
- A lot of people backstage were impressed with Chavo Guerrero's work in Smackdown!'s main event against Randy Orton, and believe that it helped him establish himself as a major player on the Smackdown! brand. Chavo, Malenko, Benoit and Rey Mysterio are planned to work something in tribute to Eddie Guerrero at One Night Stand.
- WWE.com officially announced some of the wrestlers confirmed to appear at One Night Stand, the list includes The Sandman, Justin Credible, Little Guido, Al Snow, Tommy Dreamer, Super Crazy, Psicosis, Terry Funk, Sabu, Lance Storm, Taz, and of course, Rob Van Dam.
- The official RAW preview has been released by WWE.com.
Just one week after his surprising actions at backlash, the game continued to shock the masses by laying out everyone but John Cena last week on RAW. What will Triple H have to say about his actions this time? How will John Cena feel about what happened in the main event?
Also, Viscera is set to take on Shelton Benjamin for the Intercontinental Championship, with Charlie Haas banned from ringside. Can Big Vis realize his dream of become the champion?
Also, Matt Striker is set to go one on one with The Big Show after the altercation between the two last week, which saw The Big Show chokeslam Striker straight through the board he had brought into the ring. Can Striker pull off one of the biggest upsets seen in a while? Or will The Big Show plow over his opponent?
Tune into RAW at 9/8 central to find out
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Date: May 5, 2006
City: Dayton, Ohio
1. Video package
Pretty simple. A video package was shown, hyping up the king of the ring tournament, which will unfold in the next couple of weeks. (B)
2. Chris Benoit vs. William Regal
What a fantastic bout between Chris Benoit and William Regal, who repeated a performance against each other of about a year ago that had fans chatting for weeks. Regal took advantage early on, trying to out-smart Chris Benoit in the chain wrestling, desperately trying to lock in submission moves of his own to counter those of his opponent. The two kept exchanging blows for nearly five minutes, with nobody gaining a clear advantage. Then, near the end of the bout, Regal thought he had things under control and had the match won for sure, as he tried to lock Benoit into the STF, but was reversed and tightly locked into a crossface by Benoit, picking up the win for the Rabid Wolverine. Great match, for a very promising King of the Ring tournament. (Chris Benoit, A*)
3. The champ is back
Gregory Helms is backstage by the Smackdown! interview screen, holding his Cruiserweight championship on his shoulder and polishing it smoothly before he begins to speak with an angry expression.
Gregory Helms: I'm sure you all missed me.. And the cruiserweight division. Because let's face it, it ain't nothing without me.
Let the boos begin.
Gregory Helms: Now I'm not cleared ta' wrestle yet, but I sure as heck am cleared to lay a verbal smackdown on my opponents next week. See, Theodore Long found it "fitting" for me to go out there in my FIRST MATCH BACK.. and defend my cruiserweight championship in a battle royal. Now sure that might make great ratings but.. let's take a look at the possible consequences. What if I were to go out there and God forbid GET HURT AGAIN!? What would THAT do to the ratings, Long?
Helms pauses to take another hard look at his belt.
Gregory Helms: Now I hope guys like Kid Kash, Jamie Noble, The Hooligans, I hope they're ready to be humiliated. Because next week, I'm walking out with this championship still around my waist, EVEN.. WITH AN INJURY. Now that, my friends, is bein' a champion. And all I gotta' say is.. If you think ya' got what it TAKES to be in MY league, then I BEG YOU to participate in tha' battle royal next friday night right here on smackdown.
A weird ending, with Helms hugging the championship into his arms. (C-)
4. MNM vs. Vito and Nunzio (Tag Team Championships)
Pretty nice tag team match between the most established team on Smackdown!, MNM, and one trying to establish itself, Vito and Nunzio. The Italians looked a lot like the Mamalukes of WCW, and were taken as legit contenders by the champs and the crowd as well. Vito and Nunzio nearly picked up a victory on a few occasions, one in particular near the end of the match, where Vito was able to give Johnny Nitro a big boot, and had him down for a three count, but Melina distracted the referee and allowed Mercury to hit a low blow on Vito, throwing him out of the picture, and getting Mercury back up to hit the Snapshot on Nunzio, retaining the tag team championships. (MNM, B-)
5. Chavito Heat
The World Heavyweight Champion, Rey Mysterio, made his way out next to a fantastic crowd reaction here in Dayton. He seemed excited, entering the ring and smiling at the fans that have stuck by him ever since wrestlemania.
Rey Mysterio: HOLA MIS AMIGOS!!
The crowd erupts, even though it's likely that half of them didn't know what he meant.
Rey Mysterio: What I came out hea' to do, is much bigger than this world heavyweight championship. It's much bigger than Randy Orton, Kurt Angle.. Wrestlemania. What I'm about to do is introduce one of my best friends in this entire company, and boy am I glad that he's here!
The fans start cheering, anticipating the arrival.
Rey Mysterio: Ladies and gentlemen.. Give a warm welcome to.. CHAVO.. GUERRERO!
A huge eruption once again from the crowd, as Chavo makes his way out to the ring to Eddie's old "Latino Heat" theme song, and enters the ring to stand side by side with Rey Mysterio in a very heart felt moment. He puts his hand on Rey's shoulder, and speaks.
Chavo Guerrero: Rey.. Gracias. If it wasn't for you, I don't even know if I'd be able to continue. After my uncle Eddie passed.. It's been really hard for me. And the only thing I wanna' do to make things right is let Eddie know that he'll never be forgotten. You, Chris Benoit, you're the guys that are keeping his dream alive EACH.. AND EVERY NIGHT, and I want to thank you.
More cheers this time for the Rabid Wolverine, who's still healing from soreness from his match against Regal earlier.
Rey Mysterio: No, no, Chavo. I have to thank YOU. You see, if you didn't believe in me to keep Eddie alive inside of me, I would've never won the royal rumble, and I would've never went on to wrestlemania to win the world heavyweight championship. And Chavo, as my gift to you.. What'd ya' say we give these people a title match right here TONIGHT!
Chavo looks as shocked as ever, and the crowd goes wild with the thought. But just before Chavo could even answer, Randy Orton's music hits and the number one contender makes his way out of the curtains and onto the entrance ramp. He's in street clothes, so he has no intention of making a run for the ring, and instead stands at the top of the ramp.
Randy Orton: Hold your horses, Mysterio. If I remember correctly, I am the number one contender to the world heavyweight champion. Not Chris Benoit, and not your little new found buddy Chavito. Now the way I see it, having the right to face you for the world heavyweight championship at Judgment Day, I also get to choose who faces you for that belt in the mean time. Now don't fret, I'll be reasonable.
The boos interrupt Orton for a few seconds.
Randy Orton: As a matter of fact, Chavo, I'll give you a chance to face Rey Mysterio NEXT WEEK for the world heavyweight championship.
The fans cheer, although they see something else behind this. Chavo also looks a bit perplexed.
Randy Orton: All you'll have to do to earn that.. Is beat ME.. Tonight.. In the main event. It's as simple as that, Chavito. Why don't you bring your ass down to that ring and "make your uncle proud".
Chavo Guerrero: Well Randy..
Randy Orton: Actually, on second thought.. I don't need your approval, because I already got Theodore Long to book the match tonight. So Chavo.. Good luck, 'cause you'll most certainly need it.
Orton shows a cocky smile and walks off, leaving Chavo and Rey speechless in the middle of the ring. (B-)
6. One more chance.. or so
The cameras pick things back up with Theodore Long talking on his cell phone, with Daivari and Mark Henry waiting to speak to the GM about something.
Thedore Long: Now I told ya', and don't make me tell ya' again, it ain't gonna' work out.
Long hangs the phone up and turns his attention to Daivari.
Thedore Long: Aight playas, how can I help you?
Daivari: *arab*
Thedore Long: What in tha' hell?
Daivari: THEODORE LONG.. WE.. WANT.. THE UNDERTAKER! Last week, he humiliated me and that fat punk of Roadkill, and we want him to PAY!
Thedore Long: So you wanna' see Roadkill take on The Undertaker.. Ta'night?
Long hangs the phone up and turns his attention to Daivari.
Daivari: ROADKILL!? Hahaha, I let that idiot go a week ago! What I want from you is.. Wrestlemania rematch. The Undertaker.. Versus.. Mark Henry. Make it happen.
Thedore Long: Ya' know what? You're on playa'! Let's see if that big boy can take down The Undertaker or if this is just anotha' one of ya' useless attempts.
Daivari is offended, but takes what Long gave him and steps away from the office. ©
7. Lance Storm vs. Orlando Jordan
Orlando hasn't really been performing too well as of late, and has been held back by the writers and not allowed to get much air time. This match was really a ticket to being on Smackdown for many weeks to come, and he used it very well. He and Lance Storm put up a very nice performance, giving Smackdown! its third straight engaging bout, something we haven't seen from the company in a while. Storm was able to pick up the victory after a superkick, as JBL ran down to the ring and tried to get a cheap shot in on the canadian hero. Storm nearly nailed JBL with a superkick, but Layfield pushed Jillian in front of him and made her take the hit, running away with his belt tightly gripped across his chest. (Lance Storm, B)
8. A guarantee.. By Booker T
Booker T is backstage by the interview set on his own, looking as exhausted as ever, as he's been looking for his wife for weeks now, but has had no luck finding her or The Boogeyman other than a glimpse of the two at last week's Smackdown.
Booker T: DAMNIT DAWG. I WANT MAH' WIFE BACK.. At some point.
He pauses.
Booker T: Hell you can even keep sharmell until Judgment Day, 'cause you gon' be forced to see me then, let me tell ya'. I got Theodore Long to book me and you in a match.. Loser leaves.. So I can finally get'cher ass OUTTA' THIS PLACE, YEAAHHHH! Your days of torturin' tha' Booka' man are ovah', sucka.
Just as he says that and starts laughing, a myriad of worms appear bursting out of the Smackdown! set behind him. He notices and screams.
Booker T: WHAT THA' HELL!?
Once again, red fog begins taking over the entire set, but this time Sharmell comes out of it, running towards her husband with open arms, then getting to him and holding him tight. The two look back at the fog and the worms and start running away, with Booker not even able to finish his promo.(B-)
9. Test of strength
Ken Kennedy is shown backstage, cocky as usual, with Kristal Marshall. She's struggling to open a jar, so Kennedy sees the opportunity to help her, and decides to offer his services.
Ken Kennedy: Here, let Kennedy handle it.
Kennedy grabs the jar with a cocky expression, but even he struggles to open it, using all of his strength to get it but not being able to.
Ken Kennedy: Wow. How the hell do they package these things?
Suddenly, Lashley walks by the scene, and without saying a word (big surprise), grabs Kennedy's jar and opens it in just one try, without even breaking a sweat. He then hands it to Kristal and walks off, as the cameras go back on Kennedy, who's looking furious.
Ken Kennedy: Well.. Well.. I SOFTENED IT UP FOR YOU!
Kennedy tries to make a few excuses, then leaves in shame. (B-)
10. Let's get out of here
Booker T and Sharmell are shown in the locker rooms, trying to grab their bags as quickly as they can to get away from The Boogeyman. Then, just as they had everything set, they make a run for the door, but are stopped when they see it opening on its own for them.
Booker T: Aww damn, I didn't ask for 'dis dawg.
All of a sudden, The Boogeyman stands in front of the door and stares down the two. The door shuts loudly, and the cameras don't show what happens inside. (B)
11. The Undertaker vs. Mark Henry
Not much to say about this match, as it was a big let down from their Wrestlemania bout, which isn't saying much in the first place. The Undertaker picks up the win with a powerful chokeslam, and tried to carry Henry throughout the match, but wasn't able to. The crowd was dead during this entire segment, it's likely that The Undertaker faces Sean O'Haire next week, and that Mark Henry has been "fired" by Daivari. At least it's an excuse to get the man off tv. (The Undertaker, C+)
12. I want Lashley.. or not
The cameras take us backstage, where Ken Kennedy barges in Theodore Long's office with the same unfuriated expression he had a few minutes ago.
Ken Kennedy: Mr. Long, this is VERY unprofessional of you!
Theodore Long: What is?
Ken Kennedy: We're competing in the quarter finals of the King of the Ring tournament and.. and.. and you haven't even shown anyone the brackets!
Theodore Long: That's 'cause there aren't any.
Ken Kennedy: Well, I wanna' know who I'm gonna' be facing after I beat Matt Hardy.
Long is annoyed, but looks through his papers, trying to find something.
Theodore Long: Ah, there it is. You're gon' be facin' the winner of Lashley versus Finlay.
Ken Kennedy: WHAT!? NO! I can't.
Theodore Long: And why not?
Kennedy starts sweating, he's getting nervous about the situation, and starts making excuses.
Ken Kennedy: I come from a big family of irish men, I can't take the chance of possibly facing Finlay.. and.. and what if I beat Lashley? Everyone's gonna' call me a racist, I can't let that happen. Please Mr. Long, make me.. I mean my family.. Happy.
Theodore Long: Fine then, you can face Chris Benoit.
Ken Kennedy: Actually.. I was thinking more of a by to the finals. You know.. Have the other guys fight in a triple threat, winner faces me?
Theodore Long: ..... Man get the hell outta' here.
Long basically kicks Kennedy out of his office. (C+)
13. Sending Chavo right back where he came from
Randy Orton is standing by with Josh Matthews for an interview just a few moments before his match with Chavo Guerrero later on tonight.
Josh Matthews: Randy Orton, you've been a man on a mission the last couple of weeks, taking Chris Benoit out in a hardcore match last week, and looking to do the same to Chavo tonight. But the question is.. Why make it so personal?
Randy Orton: Let me explain something to you, Josh. That world heavyweight championship is personal. All I'm doing is paving a perfectly smooth road for me to walk on and take it back from the most undeserving champion in WWE history at Judgment Day. Now let's analyze this for a moment here, Matthews. I'm one of.. Actually, I AM.. Smackdown!'s brightest young superstar, and I'd be great representing this company as one of the cornerstones of the Smackdown! brand. What has Rey Mysterio done to even get to where he is? I had to pay my dues, I wrestled guys like Chris Jericho, Edge, Shelton Benjamin, Chris Benoit, and then I captured that world heavyweight champion. Rey Mysterio went from facing Funaki on velocity to winning the royal rumble in just a matter of weeks.
Josh Matthews: Well, we have seen him defeat you, Kurt Angle, Mark Henry.. Don't you think he's proving himself as a legit champion?
Randy Orton: Well now that I think about it.. NO. I'M a legit champion, and I'm on my way to regaining my glory at Judgment Day, when I personally make sure that Rey Mysterio NEVER sees that championship belt again. And tonight.. Chavo Guerrero will fall to the same fate, THE FATE.. OF THE R.. K.. O!
The cameras zoom in on Orton, before cutting to a commercial break. (B)
14. I've got your back, buddy
Chavo Guerrero is seen walking backstage towards the ring, as he prepares to face Randy Orton in the main event, he's stopped by Kurt Angle, who smiles and pats him on the back.
Kurt Angle: Hey man, I'm glad you came here. Look I just wanna' make sure you know that.. No matter what, I've got your back.
Chavo Guerrero: Thanks man, it's appreciated.
Kurt Angle: Now go out there, and KICK THAT LITTLE PUNK'S BUTT!
Chavo and Angle smile, as the cameras quickly take us back to the ring for the match to begin. (B+)
15. Randy Orton vs. Chavo Guerrero
Chavo Guerrero started the match off with some early quick offense, nearly picking up pinfalls on two or three different occasions. He seemed like a legit main eventer in this match, the fans believed in him to pick up the win after he defeated Ric Flair at backlash. Mid way through the match, Chavo was nearly defeated by an RKO, but he was able to counter it into some sort of small package which nearly got the pin on a very close two count. The fans were getting behind Guerrero, starting "Eddie" chants that erupted throughout the arena, which lifted Chavo's spirit and allowed him to get Orton right where he wanted him. After a trifecta of suplexes, he climbed up to the top rope and gave a tribute to his late uncle by punching his chest a few times, then jumping off for a Frog Splash which Orton was able to roll out of. Then out of nowhere, Orton took advantage of the missed Frog Splash, and grabbed Guerrero as soon as he got back up to his feet, nailing a beautiful RKO for the three count after a hard fought battle. (Randy Orton, A)
16. The Staredown
Ater the match was over, Rey Mysterio came down to check on his friend, but Randy Orton nearly attacked him. The two stared each other down in the ring, with Orton taunting Mysterio with his own world heavyweight title belt, then walking off and staring him down from the ramp, as Smackdown! comes to a close. (A*)
Overall Rating: B-
Viewers: 1,226,300
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I have to be honest..
I was thinking about this earlier, and I've had this craving to play as the Spirit Squad.
I'll cry if they're not in there
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- WWE Sunday Night Heat (3/4/06)
- Test defeats Johnny Parisi, Mitch defeats Val Venis, and Trevor Murdoch defeats Lance Cade.
- WWE Velocity (3/4/06)
- Paul Burchill defeats Sylvan, Kid Kash defeats Funaki, and Simon Dean and The Gymini defeat Steven Richards and The Mexicools.
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here's mine, hopefully we can have a nice little battle here. Good luck everyone.
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All I did was make one of the buttons red, to indicate which one the person watching is on at the moment. I'm sure there was really no point, but I watched a movie, and I remembered to add this.
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TNA - From Genesis
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