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Live From Alabama

Monday 16th January 2006

Attendance: 2,616

TV Audience: 433,867 viewers (down by 413,770 due to Smackdown PPV On Same Night)

The opening music credits started as we are Live from Alabama for Monday Night Raw as the camera panned the audience picking up signs in the crowd before we are joined on commentary by Jonathan Coachman and his new co-host Michael Cole.

Coach: "Welcome to Monday Night Raw folks, and what a night we have planned for you but first let me introduce to you my companion, my co-host i guess you could call him but i didnt see why we needed one when I was doing such a great job, but anyway welcome the man who will now be at my side and if he does ok I may just let him speak sometimes, Michael Cole!"

Cole "Thanks Coach for that great inroduction I think, but I am delighted to be here for my first ever hosting of Monday Night Raw and like Coach promised we have an action packed show for you tonight. Tonight we will find out just who will meet Batista and Tyson Tomko also known as 'The Problem Solvers' who are the current World Tag Team Champions at St Valentines Day Massacre as Simon Dean teams up with Garrison Cade to face off against 'The Revolutionary' Matt Hardy and Robert Conway."

Coach: "Thats right Cole, but also tonight Michael Shane will be going one on one with the World Television Champion Nick 'The Mercenary' Dinsmore in a non-title match and after Shane was savagely attacked last week by Ansari will he be able to overcome one of the newest dangerous men on Raw?"

Cole: "He certainly is Coach, but get this everyone, it has been announced last night that tonight we have a HUGE Main Event as D-Generation X will be teaming up with the Number #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship title Chris Jericho as they go into battle with 'The Gathering' with Damien, Randy Orton, the World Champion Kane and Stacy Keibler in an 8 Person Inter-Gender Tag Team match. I can't wait for that Coach."

Coach: "Neither can I, and especially after last week when Jericho helped DX even the odds over Orton and Kane this is gonna be interesting tonight."

Womens Champion Talent Check-Out

As Coach finished speaking the lights dimmed down and the laughter echoed around the arena as the music hit the fans 'Its Time To Rock'N'Roll' as out walked carrying her WWE Womens Championship Belt walked Trish Stratus as she stood at the top posing with her title before making her way down the ramp and walking around the ring towards the Announcers table as she was met by Coach almost worshipping her coming out to sit with them as Cole shook his head in disbelief while Trish put on her headphones and sat down next to Coach to commentate on the opening match of the night."

Coach: "Welcome to the announce table Trish and let me say what a pleasure it is to have some real class sitting beside me, when all I usually get is riff-raff."

Trish: "Why thank you Coach, I just thought I'd come out and watch the opening match to see who I will be facing at St Valentines Day Massacre for my Womens Title, of which I have to say no one has beaten me for it yet."

Coach: "And may I say no one ever will, after all you are the greatest Womens Champion in the history of this business"

Cole: "Oh please, Coach why dont you just get down and kiss her ass while your at it."

Coach: "Listen Michael, I know you don't come from a top show like Raw is now, but you need to step up your game if you wanna be around here for a while, or just a word from me and you may end up back where you were on the B Show."

Cole: "At least Tazz actually made some sense Coach. But anyway, Trish welcome and the question has to be asked, are you scared of your match at St Valentines Day Massacre, after all you will be involved in the first ever 'First Blood' womens match?"

Trish: "Me scared, you do know who I am right Cole, Im not some second rate ho like you used to get on Smackdown, I am the Seven Times Womens Champion, Im the greatest Women to ever step foot in that ring so no, Im not afraid of that match and I dont mind who I will face because I know this belt wont be going anywhere but around my pretty little hips where it will stay for a long, long time."

OR: 84.1%

4 Way Diva Match:

Miss Jenna vs Lita vs Victoria vs Ameera

The opening match featured 4 of the Divas of the WWE as the first pinfall would be the Number #1 Contender to face Trish at the next pay per view.

Lita immediately went after Ameera after their small feud in the past which neither had forgotten about, while Victoria tried to take the easy road as she attacked Miss Jenna and almost got a pin but for Ameera seeing the cover and removing her off top in time. Victoria and Ameera then went face to face with a few pushes on each, before Lita hit a Twist of Fate on Miss Jenna behind them and made a cover, only for Victoria and Ameera to turn around and stop the count.

Miss Jenna got thown to the outside as all three divas then just attacked each other, before Ameera got taken out of the game by Victoria by being thrown out of the ring and landing badly on the outside. Lita made an attack from behind and was able to hit a DDT on Victoria but instead of going for the cover, Lita climbed up to the top rope and was going to go for a Lita-sault but as she stood on the top Trish Stratus at ringside with the commentators stood up and moved around to shout abuse at Lita which distracted her. This allowed Victoria to get back to her feet and come behind Lita who had climbed down a step from the ropes and Victoria grabbed Lita between the legs and pulled her back as Lita crashed to the mat and Victoria made the cover and put her feet on the ropes as the ref didnt see and made the vital three count as Victoria rolled out under the ring and away to safety as Lita argued with the ref for what happened but he didnt want anything of it as Trish casually made her way into the ring and started posing with her title which upset Lita who went face to face with the Women's Champion.

The two stood face to face in the ring before a struggle then broke out as both went at it with fists to the face before officials came running down to try and seperate them which they eventually did but it was Victoria who got the pinfall in this match and got to face Trish at the Pay Per View for the Women's Championship as we headed to a break with the divas being seperated.

Winners: Victoria

MR: 70.9%

MQ: 54.3%

OR: 65.3%

[AD BREAKS]

Main Event Tonight

A video aired showing moments over the past couple of weeks of the disruption D-Generation X has caused upon Damien and 'The Gathering' in their plans as the final showed a promo of the 8 Person Inter-Gender Match to take place tonight hyped up more by Coach.

OR: 56.6%

War Games

After the video finished, the lights dimmed down and out walked on his own the current owner of the company, Damien dressed in his long black robe placed down over his face as he made his way slowly down towards the ring as the dark overtones of the music echoed around the arena before he climbed inside and moved over to take hold of a mic as he removed his hood to show his scarred face still.

Damien: "Last week, D-Generation X and that bitch Stephanie McMahon tried once again to cause disruption in the camp of the Gathering. But, the surprise was on you Hunter, and you Steph and all of your friends as I announced that at our next Pay Per View, St Valentines Day Massacre, they're will be a 6 Person Inter-Gender Match taking place as we will finally see the beginning of the end of D-Generation X **Heat**. This will be like no other match seen in the WWE, for this match will be taking place inside not one, not two, BUT THREE steel cages. You have brought this upon yourself and your friends Hunter, you brought the battle to me and yet you have seen the power I hold and the destruction that has happened in the past. Many people have fell at my knees and begged for their lives, many people have seen their lives drift away from them as their bodies turn to ashes and slowly float away in the blowing breeze. I do not give Mercy to those who stand in my way as I have shown in the most powerful family that ever stepped foot inside this wrestling ring. One by one I picked them off, one by one they fell at my feet, Vincent Kennedy McMahon, father, husband, powerful and yet he fell at my feet begging for his life, begging for forgiveness but I cannot forgive what has happened in the past. He destroyed a part of my life that I shall never be able to recover, and so like an insect crawling through my hands I crushed him and brought him down showing no Mercy as he lies in his bed at night, strapped down, my voice echoing through his mind of the way he had treated me in the past, the sound of silence shall be his only comfort as he waits and waits but no one shall ever come to his rescue. Just like Linda McMahon, wife and mother, once a powerful woman and just like her husband she is now a crushed woman who cannot come to terms with her loss. She too was shown the pain and fear that you all will come to bear witness when you step in front of me. Then there is Shane McMahon, son to the throne, brother to a dear sister and yet at this very moment he is lying in a hospital bed unable to move, sipping water through a straw due to what actions I felt needed to be taken. Now we have come to the precious one, the person who could have shed light upon this darkness, the woman who could have helped ease the pain for her family but yet she does not care about anyone's well-being but her own. Stephanie McMahon was to have given birth to my child, the child that would help ease my pain and yet she declined that invitation to become a mother and a rightfull heir at my side of the company. Now Stephanie, just like your new found friends Triple H and Shelton Benjamin, you will all step foot inside this structure, inside this forbidden fortress and none of you will survive the nightmares. The night will become to be known as the 14th February, what was once a night for Love, a night for forgiveness and passion shall now be known as a night of Terror. A night when blood will pour and flesh will tear, a night when they're will indeed be a massacre, and it will involve D-Generation X and Stephanie McMahon. For on this night all of us will step foot into this forbidden zone as each team will be placed at either end of the 3 steel cages, and one by one a member will be unleashed to cause destruction on their counter-parts. The night will open with 2 men stepping foot inside the middle cage, as Shelton Benjamin and my friend, 'The Master' Randy Orton will start the match and thereafter every 5 minutes a door will be unlocked for one man or woman to take their rightfull place inside of Hell. Hell has been unleashed upon this earth, and it shall be unleashed upon you Hunter and Stephanie. May your God give you mercy upon that night because I shall not. You asked for this Hunter, you interefered for the final time in my plans, my future life and you asked for a war, well now I shall give to you.... WAR GAMES"

The lights dimmed down as the music started once again around the arena as Damien dropped the mic to the floor inside the ring and replaced his hood of his cloak over his face as he made his way out of the ring, down the steps and walked up the ramp as we headed to another break.

OR: 93.3%

[AD BREAK]

Number #1 Contenders Tag Team Match:

'The Revolutionary' Matt Hardy & Robert Conway vs Simon Dean & Garrison Cade

The team of Dean and Cade were out first during the break awaiting their opponents as the music hit around the arena to a good pop from the fans and out walked Matt Hardy and Robert Conway as they made their way to the ring and the bell rang to start the match.

Hardy and Conway battled in a good match that the fans really got into, with Cade and Dean getting some good heat from the fans. It was all down to Hardy though as he was able to pick up a pinfall with a roll up from behind on Simon Dean as they go through to meet The Problem Solvers at the Pay Per View as Conway and Hardy celebrated.

Winners: Matt Hardy & Robert Conway

MR: 68.9%

MQ: 75.6%

OR: 75.0%

Eye Spy

As the match was over, with Hardy and Conway celebrating inside the ring, the camera went backstage as we saw the current World Tag Team Champions Batista and Tyson Tomko 'aka the Problem Solvers' watching a TV monitor of the match to see who they would face at the pay per view. Batista turned to Tyson and nodded slightly as they both walked out of view and looked like to be heading towards the ring area.

OR: 74.0%

House Of Fun?

As Hardy and Conway celebrated in the ring still, the hard hitting music hit the arena as the fans popped and out walked to a huge pop came the current World Tag Team Champions 'The Problem Solvers' of Batista and Tyson Tomko as they posed at the top of the ramp for a moment holding their titles before slowly making their way down to the ring and pointing to Hardy and Conway stood inside that ring before climbing inside as Batista grabbed a mic from Lillian at ringside while Hardy and Conway stood almost face to face with the champions.

Batista: "Congratulations Matt, Rob. You have both finally earned the chance to face us, The Problem Solvers at St Valentines Day Massacre. Now I don't think I need to remind you that you don't really have a chance of winning, do I? **Hardy and Conway looked shocked at this statement knowing anyone can win at any time** I mean come on, we are the World Tag Team Champions, we have held these title for months and no one, not any tag team has even come close to taking these belts off us, so what makes you two any different?"

Hardy: "Well for one, we aren't two jumped up jackasses who seem to think theyre bigger than everyone else on Raw. You dont understand do you guys, you see we arent like any other tag team you have faced, we are The Revolution, we're the future of this business while you two, your just a bunch of has-beens who after the pay per view will be walking around without those titles around your waist."

Batista and Tyson smiled for a moment, before all hell broke loose as they suddenly attacked Hardy and Conway as all four men started brawling inside the ring as they fell to the matt punching each other and attacking the challengers as officials came running down the ring and slid inside as they struggled to break up all four men as we headed to a break as the four superstars were being held apart.

OR: 70.0%

[AD BREAKS]

'The Great' Muhammad Hassan vs Daivari

'The Great' Muhammad Hassan was able to pick up an easy win against fans favourite lately Daivari against his former mentor. Hassan made Daivari tap out to his own version of the Camel Clutch before he destroyed Daivari even more and then tossed him over the top rope as the ref went to check on him.

Winners: 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan

MR: 54.9%

MQ: 66.2%

OR: 53.8%

Canadian Bacon?

After the brutal assault on his former friend, 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan took a hold of a mic from Lillian Garcia as the referee helped Daivari out the ring and up the ramp while Hassan got ready with some comments.

Hassan: "Once again, 'The Great' One has just showed you what happens when you step into the ring. Daivari was just an example of what will happen to you Christian if you dare to show up at St Valentines Day Massacre. But I say, let's not wait until the Pay Per View, why don't we get it on next week, in fact, why don't I prove to all these stinking Americans and more likely your own Canadian fans next week Live on Raw, because I am challenging you Christian to turn up and face me inside this ring, not for a match, but for you to get down on your knees and worship a real wrestling genius inside this ring, to get down and worship at my feet and know that I am, and I shall always be... 'THE GREAT' Muhammad Hassan, 'allah be thy name'"

Hassan throws the mic down as he poses with his arms raised at his side before he slowly makes his way out of the ring as we head to another break.

OR: 72.3%

[AD BREAKS]

'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane vs Nick 'The Mercenary' Dinsmore

The match was quite entertaining with Shane going all out to give Dinsmore his first defeat by pinfall but was unable to find the opportunity to hit the Sweet Chin Music. Dinsmore meanwhile used every cheat in the book to try and get an easy pinfall over his opponent, and it was Dinsmore who while Shane was down on the mat moved over to take hold of his shock stick he brings to the ring and went to attack Shane but for the ref to put a stop to it in time as Dinsmore complained as they both held onto the weapon, Shane rolled to the outside and grabbed a hold of his Intercontinental Title and slid back in the ring as he went to attack Dinsmore who saw it coming and jumped out of the ring with his shock stick and walked away as the referee got Shane to throw the belt away and started a count but Dinsmore had enough as he made his way up the ramp towards the exit.

Winners: 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane

MR: 56.3%

MQ: 80.8%

OR: 69.4%

The Perfect Match?

After the match and with Dinsmore running out on his match and losing by countout, Ansari saw an opportunity and ran in from behind Shane who was looking up at his opponent walking up the ramp and backstage. Ansari jumped Shane from behind with an arm to the back of the body as Shane got knocked against the ropes, as Ansari gave a few more shots to the face of Shane stunning the Intercontinental Champion before he grabbed his arm and whipped him to the other set of the ropes as Shane bounced off and Ansari came towards him only for Shane to jump and fly through the air with a shoulder block taking down Ansari who dropped to the mat alongside Shane, as both men stayed down on the mat, but it wasnt long before Shane jumped up to his two feet (ala Shawn Michaels) and danced around the ring calling for the fans reaction as they popped at this move. Shane then moved over to the corner and started to play the band as he banged his foot against the mat as Ansari struggled to get to his feet as he finally did and turned around to be met by Michael Shane's version of the 'Sweet Chin Music' as it connected and Ansari dropped down like a tree trunk flat on his back as Shane moved over asking for a mic as he picked one up and walked over to Ansari and bent over looking down on an unconciouss challenger at the pay per view as he got ready to speak.

Shane: "Hey, Ansari, hey kid, last week you jumped me from behind and that won't ever happen again, but I do remember what you said last week after you brutally attacked me. You challenged me to a match at St Valentines Day Massacre, well I accept your challenge **POP** and just to make things a bit more interesting, let's say we make this match.... A LAST MAN STANDING MATCH!" **POP**

Shane dropped the mic and gave a wry smile at his future opponent being knocked out as he jumped up onto the ropes and posed for the fans with his Intercontinental Title as an official came down to check on Ansari still unable to move in the ring.

OR: 76.3%

D-Generation X Prepared?

Backstage we caught up with Todd Grisham who was standing by with D-Generation X and Chris Jericho who were about to go out for the Main Event match next.

Todd: "Guys, coming up next you have a Tag Team Inter-Gender match against The Gathering and in particular Triple H your chance to once again upset Damien?"

HHH: "Thats right Todd, Damien last week tried to get his guys to jump us when we weren't prepared, but thanks to this guy right here **taps Chris Jericho on the shoulder** he helped make up the numbers and once again we caused an upset for Damien, and Im sure right now hes backstage in his little room enjoying having 'personal time' with his little buddies. But I heard what he said earlier, about this 'War Games' match hes designed for us, hey, I dont care about being involved in 3 steel cages, thats what i do best in destroying my opponents, but as for one person, you see Stephanie here **puts his arm around Stephanie**, she shouldn't even be involved in this match but he seems to enjoy wanting to cause more problems for Stephanie and the McMahon family, but he never counted on The Game. You may have taken out Vince and Linda, and you may have had your friend, the so called 'Master' Randy Orton destroy Shane McMahon, but I can guarantee one thing, there's no way you will get your hands on Stephanie, because to get to her you have to go through not only me, but every member of D-Generation X"

Triple H walks off with Stephanie and Shelton with Trish, while Jericho stays behind for a moment.

Todd: "Chris, tonight you get a chance to put your hands on your opponent at St Valentines Day Massacre, Kane. But what the fans want to know is, when did you come up with challenging him to a Inferno/Barbed Wire match?"

Jericho: "It's quite simple Toddy boy, you see I remember quite a few years back now when we had the very first Inferno match in the WWE, it was a match between Kane and his brother The Undertaker, and do you remember what happened in that match? If you don't recall let me remind you, you see Kane was set alight, his flesh got burnt and he had to rush backstage to help extinguish himself, now we don't know how he put that fire out on his arm but all I can say in confidence is, there was a certain urinal smell around him after I saw him backstage. **pop** As for the Barbed Wire, I saw what he did to Christian and how he brutally assaulted him with that chain, so I thought, hell, why not go all out, this is supposed to be a Pay Per View, this was supposed to be 'St Valentines Day Massacre', you hear that very important word there, 'MASSACRE', now whats a massacre without some blood pouring, whats a massacre without some flesh being torn from your body? I am so ready for this match Toddy boy, because I know unlike Kane and that trollop of a girlfriend he staggers around with, there will only be one man walking out of that match, and it will be... THE AYATOLLAH OF ROCK'N'ROLLA...."

Todd: "You mean Elvis?"

Jericho looks at Todd Grisham in disbelief.

Jericho: "Elvis, ELVIS. What are you on Toddy boy, im talking about me.... JACKASS!"

Jericho walks off leaving Todd looking embarrassed a bit at his Elvis comment as we headed to our last break.

OR: 76.8%

[AD BREAKS]

4 vs 4 Tag Team Inter-Gender Match:

D-Generation X (HHH, Shelton & Stephanie McMahon) & Chris Jericho vs

The Gathering (Damien, Kane, Randy Orton & Stacy Keibler)

The Main Event kicked off with D-Generation X coming out first to their trademark music as they posed at the top of the ramp doing their new version of the 'Suck It Bitch' pose before they walked down to the ring and climbed inside, with Trish Stratus trying to comfort Stephanie who was still feeling uncomfortable at being in this match. Suddenly the lights dimmed and the countdown on the titantron began as it hit zero and the pyros exploded as out stood at the top of the ramp came their tag team partner, Chris Jericho as he turned and started to walk down the ramp towards the ring before climbing inside and getting prepared for this huge match up.

After a moment the mood changed as boo's echoed around the arena as the deadly music hit and out walked being led by their leader of the stable, Damien, walked 'The Master' Randy Orton along with their tag team partner 'The Mistress of Darkness' Stacy Keibler as well as the current World Heavyweight Champion Kane along with his girlfriend Maria in a tight leather dress as they walked down to the ring and climbed inside as they got ready for the match to begin.

It started with Triple H and Randy Orton to a nice pop from the fans opening with two big superstars as Orton took the early control before Triple H came back and made some quick tags to his team while keeping ahead of Orton before a mistake by Jericho allowed Orton to make a tag to Kane who climbed in and the two men who would meet each other in a few weeks came clashing in the ring.

After a while all hell broke loose in the ring as all the superstars clashed inside as Kane and Jericho took their fight to the outside and over the barrier into the crowd, as Orton and Shelton took their fight to the outside fighting up the ramp which allowed Triple H to go face to face with Damien as they battled inside the ring with Triple H taking the advantage, while Stacy Keibler jumped in to go and help protect the leader of the Gathering but was unaware of Stephanie McMahon who had jumped inside and ran to take Stacy down with a good spear of her own as Stacy crashed to the mat before Stephanie jumped on top and started to bang Stacy's head against the mat as Damien poked Triple H in the eyes and then hit a low blow behind the ref's back before he walked over and grabbed Stephanie by the hair. He pulled Stephanie up as he turned her around to look face to face with 'the bitch' as he called her now and pointed in her face claiming he is gonna enjoy every minute of this as he grabbed her around the throat and looked like was going to give her a choke slam but for Triple H who came from behind somehow and got his own revenge hitting a low blow on Damien who let go of Stephanie who ran to the corner and through the ropes to stay away.

The referee rolled Stacy out of the ring and returned as he saw Damien holding his crotch in agony as he slowly turned around to see Triple H stood there, as a kick to the gut and a grab of the arms was met by a face to the mat with a vicious Pedigree to a huge pop from the fans. Triple H stood up as the crowd wondered why he wasn't going for the pinfall, as he looked around at the fans, with the referee wondering what was happening until he looked over at Stephanie and smiled, before walking over and holding out his hand as Stephanie slapped the hand to take the tag and she jumped back inside and ran over to make the cover. The referee didn't know what to do, but in the end he jumped down on the mat and started to count along with the fans in delight, one... two... THREE. The bell sounded as to the shock and yet delight of the fans, DX had picked up the victory, but more importantly, Stephanie McMahon had just pinned the leader and owner of the WWE, Damien in the middle of the ring. She ran over to celebrate with Triple H as they stood looking down on their victim smiling.

Coach: "Oh my lord, Stephanie McMahon has just caused the biggest upset in the company ever, she has just pinned Damien, owner of the company."

Cole: "What a night this has been, what will happen next week folks, what will Damien's reaction to this result be and will he even show up next week after being pinned by a woman, yes you heard me right folks, Damien has just been pinned by a woman in the middle of the ring."

Coach: "Bah Gawd, this is disasterous for The Gathering, bah gawd what will take place next week!"

As we reached the end of the show, we saw a shot of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon standing with their arms in the air once again over a beaten Damien.

Winners: Stephanie McMahon

MR: 78.7%

MQ: 67.8%

OR: 74.9%

Overall Rating: 61.5%

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From next episode I may start writing the episodes in a shorter style, ie. just giving a rundown of what happened on the show instead of full out written promos as it is taking a lot of time writing each episode and I feel that may put a lot of people off reading it plus limited time I have now to write it, as I still want to continue the diary upto Wrestlemania 23 at the earliest with the Damien character/storyline as I have big plans which may, or may not conclude the year long storyline of him.

Oops, sorry forgot didnt post the Main Event as post was too long as happened before and didnt notice till now, so heres the Main Event of Unleashed.

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WWE World Heavyweight Championship:

Christian © vs Kane w/ Maria

As we got ready, the lights suddenly dimmed down, and without warning a huge red pyro exploded at the top of the stage area which made a few people jump as the music started and out walked in a one piece leather dress Maria as she posed at the top of the ramp before the curtain moved and out came the challenger for the Main Event, dressed in his new tights of skulls and skeletons over them with a picture of himself stood above it all as some kind of victory was the 'Monster' Kane as he walked out carrying a solid steel chain around over his shoulders. The two stood for a moment before they slowly made their way down the ramp and climbed the steps as Maria climbed inside followed by Kane climbing over all 3 as he stepped inside the ring. Kane and Maria moved to the centre as they posed for the cameras before the mood suddenly changed as the lights returned to normal and the music kicked in to a huge pop from the fans.

As the music played, Lillian introduced the current WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Christian as he walked out carrying his title belt over his shoulder and a bandage around his ribs, as he slapped his chest and pointed to all his peeps as they cheered him on as he made his way down to the ring. He climbed the steps looking a little uneasy at climbing in the ring but got inside and moved to the turnbuckle posing on it for the fans with his title. Maria made her way out the ring holding onto the steel chain on behalf of Kane as he stood watching the current champion move and hand his title over to the ref as he raised it in the air for the fans to see before handing it over to Lillian at ringside for safe keeping as he called for the bell to start the Main Event.

The match started with Christian walking around the ring trying to size up his opponent who just stood in the centre of the ring turning around waiting for Christian to attack. Christian moved in for the lock up, as Kane showed his power to the champion by throwing Christian away as he bounced down into the corner of the ring. Kane looked on in his frowned look almost at his what looked like weak opponent. Christian got up again and moved around the ring before another lock up, only once again to be thrown away but this time with much force that he fell between the ropes to the outside near the ramp area. Christian grabbed his ribs slightly as he stood up and looked on at Kane, who so far hadn't even moved off the spot he stood. Christian stood on the outside bouncing up and down getting himself pysched up as the ref counted, and he slid back in and went for Kane as an attempted clothesline was made by Kane which Christian ducked under and Kane turned to be met by a handful of right hands to the face but it didnt seem to have any effect on the Monster, as Christian looked on at making Kane angry, until he made a quick call and poked Kane in the eyes, as Kane covered his face in pain at this cheap shot, before Christian then stamped on the foot of Kane as Kane then started to hobble about as Christian took the control of the match.

Christian continued this time with more shots stunning Kane a little, as he then tried to whip Kane to the ropes, but he couldnt move him, before Kane reversed it and threw Christian to the ropes and attempted another clothesline but Christian once again ducked it and bounced off the other set and came back with a baseball slide taking out the leg of Kane sending him down to the mat as Christian made a cover. Only, he couldnt hold it for more than one as Kane threw Christian up in the air and behind him as Christian came back quickly and locked a hold of Kanes arm around his back with them both on the mat.

Christian then was able to keep Kane down on the mat for a while with some nice moves making sure he couldnt get to his feet, but a mistake and distraction from Maria changed that around. As Christian was confident with Kane down he went over to the turnbuckle and climbed up to the 2nd rope, as Maria jumped onto the ring apron with the ref checking on Kane and Maria pulled the ropes as Christian lost his balance and fell to the outside with a big crash'n'burn. This allowed Kane to regain his composure and get to his feet as he looked at the opportunity and climbed out the ring to grab a hold of Christian. He then went and attempted to throw him into the steel post, only for Christian to somehow reverse it and Kane went head first into the post, as he bounced to the ground face down. Christian held his ribs still damaged from last weeks attack by Kane on Raw, as he moved over, only for Maria to come from behind and jump on the back of Christian as she wrapped her arms around his neck hoping for a sleeper type hold but it wasnt doing anything to him, as Christian grabbed a hold of Maria by the head and pulled her over the top as she slammed to the mat on the outside.

What Christian didnt see though was this allowed Kane a chance to grab his steel chain that Maria previously held and left around the corner. He picked it up and walked over behind Christian as he wrapped the steel chain around Christian's neck several times before he pushed his knee into the back of Christian and pulled at the chain attempting to strangle Christian as the ref looked on. The ref then seeing this jumped to the outside and called for Kane to stop, giving him a 4 count before he let go, but still with the chain around Christians neck, Kane climbed onto the ring apron and over the top rope to step inside as he pulled the chain hard as Christian got pulled back towards the ring and got lifted in the air as the chain began to choke him out. Christian clutched onto the chain trying to loosen it around his neck but was unable to as he choked trying to breathe for air as Kane pulled more as the ref called on Kane to let go but he wouldnt.

It was continuing on as the ref finally had enough and he called for the bell to end the match to the upset of the crowd who boo'd this ending but this didnt stop Kane either for a few moments more before he finally let go and Christian fell to the mat on the outside almost unconciouss. Medics ran down to check on him, as the ref called Lillian over and discussed his call with her, as she made the announcement to the fans.

Lillian: "Ladies and Gentleman, the referee has called for the bell due to Kane's use of an illegal weapon and he has been disqualified. Therefore your winner, and STILL WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, CHRISTIAN!" **POP**

Coach: "What, Christian has managed to beat Kane even though its only by DQ, but Christian is still the Champion."

The fans were delighted Christian won, although not the ending they wanted, as Kane chased the ref who jumped to the outside and started to walk up the ramp to escape when suddenly more happened as out from behind the curtian walked the owner of the company, Damien holding a mic.

Damien: "Whoa, wait a minute, where do you think your going. This match isn't over yet. This match has just begun, because I never called for that bell, and neither did you **the ref starts saying why he called for the dq but Damien didnt want to know**, I dont care what reason you are giving, this match will CONTINUE. Now get back in that ring, because one way or another this match is gonna end with only one winner, and therefore this match is now a NO HOLDS BARRED, NO DISQUALIFICATION MATCH!"

Coach: "Yes, that is more like it folks. This match is gonna continue and now its switched back in the favour of Kane as all the rules are thrown out. Are we looking at the end of Christian as champion, I think we maybe, I think we maybe."

The crowd popped at this as the ref made his way down to the ring again as the bell sounded for the restart of the match. Kane smiled as he looked up at Damien walking away at getting this 2nd chance. He moved over and climbed out the ring as he walked around to where Christian was lying down as the medics were still checking on him. Kane looked down on his prey, as he reached down and grabbed some of the medics and threw them away as they crashed against the barriers, before he pulled Christian up to his feet as he was barely able to stand. He grabbed Christian and pulled him up over his shoulders as he walked around the ring carrying him. He then walked up the steel steps and stood on the ring apron, before throwing Christian off his shoulders and over the top rope as he crashed to the mat inside rolling to the centre of the ring. Kane then got handed the steel chain from Maria who had picked it up and walked around to where he stood, before Kane climbed back into the ring clutching the chain in his hands.

Christian layed on the mat, face down as Kane started to whip the chain around in mid air as he then brought it crashing down onto Christian's back as he screamed out in pain. Kane then went and did it again as the chain crashed down on Christian's back once again as the camera moved in and showed a large red mark on his back from where the chain had struck him. Kane then dropped the chain down to the ground as he looked around at the fans boo'ing him before he walked over and picked up Christian who was in pain. He then whipped him hard into the corner turbuckles as Christian bounced off the corner with ferocity hard and crashed down in more agony. Kane walked over and just placed a foot on Christian's chest for the cover as the ref got down to count, but only got a two count as Christian somehow managed to kick out.

Kane looked furious as he moved and climbed out of the ring to the outside as he walked over to the announce table as Coach quickly jumped out the way, as Kane grabbed the top of the table and threw it away before grabbing the monitors and throwing them to each side leaving the bare table. What Kane didnt see though was Christian had struggled over to the chain and took a hold of it, as he got back to his feet, but staggering around a bit before he moved over and climbed through the ropes and stood on the ring apron. Maria started shouting at Kane to turn around to see what was happening, only for him to turn and as he did, Christian jumped off the apron with the steel chain wrapped around his fist as he flew at Kane and connected with Kane's head as they both crashed down to the mat.

Christian was first to his feet as he stood up and seemed to get a 2nd wave of adrenaline rushing through him as Kane started to get to his feet as he turned around to show he had been busted open on his head from the chain shot. Kane was wobbling around as he tried to get to grips with where he was, as Christian took the chain again and stood back on the ring apron as Kane backed upto it. Christian wrapped the chain around Kane's neck this time and he jumped off wrapping himself around Kane with a type of sleeper hold as Kane struggled to keep on his feet as he walked around.

Kane then started to go down as he dropped to one knee with the fans popping for what could be Christian's chance of victory, before Kane suddenly started to lose concioussness and he dropped down to both knees before collapsing on the floor on the outside of the ring as Christian kept a hold before letting go as it looked like Kane was out cold. Christian got to his feet as he tapped his chest in typical style and pointed to the ring post as he climbed up onto the ring apron and inside the ring before moving to the turnbuckle and climbing up the ropes to stand on the top. Only, while this was happening suddenly Kane rose up as he looked at his own blood on his hands and he looked up at Christian climbing the turnbuckle before he got to his feet and looked like an angry monster as he moved over and climbed onto the ring apron himself.

Christian turned around as he found Kane stood there and he climbed the ropes on the outside as he reached up and took a hold of Christian by the throat. Christian stood on the top of the turnbuckle as Kane held on to him, before he turned to look at the announce table, and just like Raw, he brought Christian crashing off the top as they moved through the air and Christian came crashing down through the announce table hard as he fell through it. Kane dropped to the mat next to it as the ref jumped out of the ring and went to check on Christian who came off the worse of the two as he ran over and got down to check, as he then stood up and called for the medics before calling for the bell to the sound of some heat from the fans as he called for the match to be over and Christian is unconciouss and cannot carry on by keep signalling 'its over, its over' waving his hands at the same time. Medics and officials came running down as they went to check on Christian as Marie moved to help Kane to his feet as he stood up to realise what was happening as Lillian got set to announce the decision to the boo's of the fans.

Lillian: "Ladies & Gentleman, the referee has indicated that Christian cannot continue this match, and therefore your winner, AND NEW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, KANE!"

Coach: "Well Kane has been announced as the new World Heavyweight Champion, can he win it like this? Christian has lost the title because of a decision made by the referee, he certainly didnt give up or quit. What will Christian's reaction be to losing this match?"

Maria moved over and grabbed the belt as she handed it over to Kane who looked at it in admiration at finally capturing this title as they walked around the ring towards the ramp as the officials kept checking on Christian who wasnt moving before a stretcher was called down to the ring. Kane and Maria made their way up to the top of the ramp as they stood there.

The end of the Pay Per View showed Kane and Maria stood at the top of the ramp as Kane raised his newly won title up in the air as the huge video screen behind him showed Christian being moved to be placed on a stretcher as the show came to a close with Coach's voice echoing over the screen.

Coach: "Christian is being taken away on a stretcher, while Kane is the New World Heavyweight Champion. BAH GAWD, WHAT WILL HAPPEN TOMORROW NIGHT, WHAT WILL BE THE FALLOUT TO UNLEASHED? BAH GAWD WHAT A NIGHT!"

Winner: Kane w/ Maria (New World Heavyweight Champion) ©??

MR: 71.8%

MQ: 83.6%

OR: 80.2%

OVERALL RATING: 59.2%

Wow, seems ages since my last post and it is, March! lol. Well ive been quite busy with things but now getting back into this diary i hope i started and planned on big things with. Ive written Unleashed PPV (preview below) and hopefully will start it up again. May find slight mistakes, hopefully not, seems been a while since my last post and show i did. Show will be up late tonight.

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WWE Presents Unleashed Live on Pay Per View Sunday 1st January 2006

WWE Womens Championship:

Lita © vs Trish Stratus

These two divas have had fiersome battles over the years and its all set to kick off again as Trish Stratus looks to regain her title she lost some time ago, while Lita is hoping to keep hold of her title she beat Ameera for.

WWE Allah Championship:

'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane vs 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan ©

Michael Shane has only been with the company for a short time, but has already made a huge impact as he has added wins against Triple H and Ric Flair to his record. Meanwhile, Muhammad Hassan has grown from strength to strength with his determination at putting the American country down every chance he gets as he teamed up with Ameera (formely Molly Holly) and Ansari (formely Maven). Will this be Hassan greatest victory as he looks to take out an American Favourite, or can America finally shut up the mouth of Arab-Americans Favourite Son?

Randy Orton vs Shane McMahon

Its almost a year since Damien first made his presence felt in the WWE as he teamed up with 'The Master' Randy Orton to take apart the McMahon family one by one. Damien himself has already taken care of Vince McMahon (who is now locked away in a secret Psychiatric Unit) as well as firing Linda McMahon just a few weeks ago. Now, with two members of the McMahon family down, can Shane be the one who stands in his fathers shoes and take the fight to 'The Gathering'? Or will Randy Orton hit the R.K.O and seal another fate of a McMahon leaving just one member remaining at the hands of one of the most destructive stables to ever set foot in the ring?

Canadian Tap Out / Number #1 Contender:

Chris Jericho vs Chris Benoit

These two are formely best friends, both Canadians and both looking to capture the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at the next given chance, but one thing is stopping them, each other! Who will be able to walk out and make the sensational claim that he made his opponent tap-out, and have the chance to face the champion to capture the gold?

WWE World Tag Team Championship:

Triple H & Shelton Benjamin vs The Problem Solvers ©

The Problem Solvers have ran through every opponent put in their way, as Batista and Tyson Tomko have proved a force to be reckoned with, but since Shelton Benjamin and Triple H have teamed up they have looked to show they should be holding the titles. At Unleashed both these teams will meet in the ring for the World Tag Team Titles, but which team can walk out with the gold? Also, what is this special surprise Triple H and Shelton have in store for The Problem Solvers, and the WWE Fans? You have to tune in to find out!

WWE World Heavyweight Championship:

Christian © vs Kane w/ Maria

Kane has been on a rampage of destruction as he beats every man put in his way while Maria stands back and enjoys the pleasure of his power. Christian however finally captured the title he had worked so hard for all his life when he beat 'The Master' Randy Orton in a special 'Steel Cage of Hell' match. Now can the Champion be able to withstand the Monster Kane? Last week on Raw we saw just what Kane was capable of as he destroyed Christian by putting him through the announce table and through a steel chair placed there by Maria. Its understood that Christian was only released from Hospital just 2 days ago and is suffering from bruised ribs and Internal Bleeding, but Christian has assured all his Peeps that he wont go down without a fight while Kane needs to realise this match will not contain any weapons of choice and he must face Christian one on one in any hope of capturing the title!

Final Card:

'The Mercenary' Nick Dinsmore vs Val Venis

WWE Womens Championship: Lita © vs Trish Stratus

WWE Allah Championship: 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane vs 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan ©

Randy Orton vs Shane McMahon

Canadian Tap Out / Number #1 Contender: Chris Jericho vs Chris Benoit

WWE World Tag Team Championship: Triple H & Shelton Benjamin vs The Problem Solvers ©

WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Christian © vs Kane w/ Maria

Hey, nice to see your still around Thanks for the comment and glad to see your liking it so far, i think is one of the best ive done and probably the longest diary ive done as im coming into my 10th month in charge and cant believe im still enjoying writing this lol, although died down a bit writing it but still trying to keep it going.

Ive enjoyed writing the Damien character and the darkness surrounding him, and the Master as Randy Orton I planned from the start. Christian as champ I like as well, as fan of him but not sure how long hes gonna be champ for while Hassan Ive really enjoyed writing his character and have plans for him as well. The Taxman character, im still not sure myself about him yet but I did have a good idea for a tag team for him to be in if i can just find the right person for his tag partner character i have created.

Ive still got huge plans for this diary, and have a BIG storyline planned for Wrestlemania 22 leading upto it which I think people will enjoy, and then after wm22 i have another HUGE storyline i have thought up which will appeal to fans i hope if i can keep it going that far, I do hope so as im really looking forward to writing the 2 big storylines i have planned and play them out.

Although havent had a lot of feedback on this diary, i know is still being read by people so just continuing writing it although as i said be a bit slow lately getting episodes up, lol. So enjoy, and any comments on the shows i do is appreciated (Y)

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Live From Michigan

Monday 26th December 2005

Attendance: 4,449

TV Audience: 880,755 viewers (up by 28,038)

We went straight to broadcasting without any introductions or credits as the camera showed the crowd before focusing on the top of the ramp.

The Prodigal Son?

Suddenly, as the show starts the music hits 'Here comes the Money' as the crowd popped big time and out walked at the top of the ramp in a smart suit was none other than Shane McMahon. Shane started to dance back and forth at the top of the top of the ramp before he did the Shane O'Mac Shuffle and then walked down the ramp towards the ring before taking hold of a mic from Lillian Garcia who had introduced him.

Coach: "Welcome to Raw everyone, and we are only days away from Unleashed live on Pay Per View and who would have thought we would see this man standing in the ring back on Raw?"

Shane: "The Prodgial Son has returned to Raw! **POP** And I've returned for one reason and one reason only, and that's to lay claim to my father's company which was screwed out of him by that piece of trash Damien **heat**. For the past few months I have sat over on the show I help co-run with my sister Stephanie, Smackdown, and watched in despair, in horror at the actions of what Damien has done to this company and more importantly you fans on Raw **POP**. Damien, you screwed my father out of this company, this company that is the rightfull ownership of me and my sister. We were the ones who should have inherited it from my father, not you. And that is why the buck stops right here, right now. Last week I came to help Stephanie after what you decided to do to her, by putting her in a match with your so called bimbo girlfriend. Then, you claimed that no one, not one superstar on Raw could join forces with Christian in his Tag Team Main Event last week on Raw, otherwise you would fire them on the spot. Well, the joke was on you wasn't it Damien, because I am not a Superstar on Raw, I am a Superstar on Smackdown and that means you cannot fire me, as a matter of fact you couldn't fire me anyway, you see years ago when my father fell ill for a few months he had all his documents changed, and one of those changes was that no matter what happened to this company, wether it was bought out, or even seperated, that me and Stephanie would always have a job with this company and own a share in it. So it doesn't matter what you say or do Damien, you will never be able to get rid of me or my sister from this company. And tonight is the night that we plan on our step by step guide on taking back what our father worked so hard for. So do you have the balls Damien? Do you have the testicular fortitude to come out and face me, Shane O'Mac, for this company? Or are you what I always though you were, an illegitimate BASTARD!"

Shane McMahon stands in the ring waiting but there's no respone at first, until he goes to speak again when suddenly the lights darken and out walks Damien at the top of the ramp holding a mic in his long black gown.

OR: 82.9%

Shane's Challenge?

Damien: "Shane McMahon, the heir to the throne, or so you thought eh? Well Shane, where are you now, what have you done since I destroyed your father? NOTHING!! That's right, you have done nothing because you know just like all these people that no one can stop me from fulfilling my destiny and making sure that the McMahon family suffer for everything they did to me."

Shane: "You say I've done nothing? Maybe you don't recall last week when I helped Christian beat your little groupies and showed you that you don't scare me!"

Damien: "Is that right Shane, well let me tell you something. I made a promise a long time ago that I would do whatever it takes to take your family out of this business, and thats a promise I tend not to break. You remember what I have done Shane? Do you recall what has happened so far? Let me refresh your memory, first, when I came to this company I took over your house, do you remember that moment Shane, do you remember me sitting there in your own lovely mansion along with my friend Kane, and do you remember who was there with me? Of course your wonderful mother Linda, and maybe you don't remember this but do you know what I did to your mother, I got Kane to lift her up, turn her upside down and hit a Tombstone through a table in your own living room. Now that, that is the impact I make around here. But then, then what happened? Of course your dear old father, Vincent Kennedy McMahon, the model citizen eh? The man who took on the Government and won, but he didnt win against me did he. At Helloween, I promised him revenge for what he did to my mother, I promised him that he would pay for everything he did to me, all those lonely nights locked away in padded cell, with only myself to talk to, it does things to you Shane, but then you wouldnt know about that would you? You have been given everything you ever wanted in life, while I SUFFERED!! Well I made your father feel my pain, and I made sure he is suffering just as bad as I have done in the past. I can still recall his screams as them straps came down tightening his arms to the table, and his voice calling out for me, for my help as that electricity ran through his body just like the torture I suffered. Seeing that happen made me want to cry, not out of pity, but for enjoyment at the pain I caused him. Then of course, your dear old mother Linda once again, as if she hadn't had enough the first time I met her, she actually had the nerve to show up on Raw and ask me to help her by telling her where Vince was, but what happened to her Shane? Why I FIRED HER ASS!! **Laughs** Then we get dear little Stephanie, the billion dollar whore, after the plans I still have for her, I don't think she'll ever be the same again. Its amazing what she'll do for money isn't it Shane? **Shane starts going mad at hearing all this** Whats up Shane, dont you like hearing about your family? Well let me finish this little story with something for you. You see, I have destroyed 2 McMahons, so theres 2 down and 2 to go. First, you will suffer this sunday when you will be forced to appear in that very ring, this sunday at Unleashed you will be going one on one, but not with me, you will be facing someone who is looking forward to revenge, when you face 'The Master' Randy Orton live on Pay Per View. **Shane doesnt look happy at being given a match for Sunday**. And then Shane, after Ive destroyed you, then your sweet little sister, your dear little Stephanie will be all mine, and when Ive finished with her, she will be nothing more than a whore trading her tricks on the street!"

Shane has had enough as he throws the mic down and beckons Damien to come down to the ring as he slowly walks down the ramp with the fans popping for some action.

Suddenly, from behind Shane as he doesnt see whats happening, Randy Orton comes from under the ring and slides inside behind him. Shane looks on at Damien who stops, smiles and points behind Shane as he turns around and is hit with a big R-K-O from Randy Orton in the middle of the ring as Orton gets to his feet and looks down at his opponent for this sunday with Damien standing outside watching Shane laying out cold in the middle of the ring as we headed to our first break.

Coach: "Bah Gawd, Shane McMahon will face Randy Orton this sunday and Orton has just put down the first line of the sentance as he has laid out Shane in the middle of the ring."

OR: 76.6%

[AD BREAKS]

Coming Up?

A promo is aired next advertising an upcoming match for later on tonight featuring the 'Allah' Champion 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan taking on 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane for the title.

OR: 57.2%

Coach: "Well that match of Muhammad Hassan taking on Michael Shane is coming up later folks, but right now we have a rematch from what took place not long ago as the man people used to make fun of, the man people used to laugh at is in action as 'The Mercenary' Nick Dinsmore will face Val Venis."

'The Mercenary' Nick Dinsmore vs Val Venis

Val Venis was in the ring waiting for Dinsmore to show up, when suddenly like last time he appeared from the crowd carrying his bag and jumped the barrier sliding in behind Venis but this time he was wise to it and he turned to block a shot to the back and started to put a beat down on Dinsmore inside the ring to a pop from the fans. Venis continued the assault as the ref tried pulling him off and gave him several warnings but it looked like Venis just wanted revenge.

In the end it came down to Venis grabbing the bag Dinsmore brought into the ring, opening it up and pulling out the shock stick Dinsmore used on him previously but as he went towards his opponent, the ref blocked him and told him to drop the weapon but he wouldnt as he argued with the ref, which allowed time for Dinsmore to slide out the ring and make his way back up the ramp waving back that the match is over and he isnt returning as the ref counted after making sure Venis dropped the weapon and got a 10 count to pick up a victory by countout against Dinsmore but not in the victory he wanted.

Winners: Val Venis (via countout)

MR: 57.8%

MQ: 70.2%

OR: 70.3%

Coming Up?

A promo is aired next advertising an upcoming match for our Main Event tonight, as we saw Triple H will face Batista in singles competition just days before their Tag Team Title Match at Unleashed this Sunday.

OR: 60.8%

Contract Signing?

After the promo we returned to find a table placed inside the ring and two chairs as inside the ring we found Jonathan Coachman stood by with mic ready to introduce the two men.

Coach: "Ladies and Gentleman, right now we are going to bring out two individuals who this sunday will face each other in a match that has been called a 'Canadian Tap Out'. First, let me introduce the first challenger, he is from Alberta, Canada and is known as 'The Crippler', let me introduce Chris Benoit!"

The music hit and to a mixed reaction out walked dressed ready for action Chris Benoit who stopped at the top of the ramp posing for the fans before making his way down and climbing the steps before inside the ring as he moved over and took his place near the table, standing by waiting for his opponent.

Coach: "Next, we have a man who is from Manitoba, Canada. He is known as the 'Ayatollah of Rock'N'Rolla' and is the Only Undispited Champion in the history of this company, please welcome, Chris Jericho!"

The countdown began and the pyros hit on cue as stood at the top of the ramp with his back to the ring was Chris Jericho in wrestling gear. He turned and looked down on Chris Benoit as they got into a stardown from distance before Jericho started to walk down the ramp with a cocky walk before making his way up and into the ring. He moved over to the opposite side of the table of Benoit and the two looked at each other as Coach got ready to do his job.

Coach: "Ok guys, what we have here **lifting up a clipboard with the contract on** is a contract for the match that will take place this Sunday Live on Pay Per View at 'WWE Unleashed'. It will be between Chris Jericho and his opponent Chris Benoit. The match will be known as a 'Canadian Tap Out' match, in which the only way you can win this match is by making your opponent tap out in the center of the ring. The winner of this match will also, get a World Heavyweight Championship Title Shot live on Pay Per View on Tuesday February 14th 2006 at 'St Valentines Day Massacre'. Now gentleman, if you understand what the contract is for, please will both of you sign it."

Coach hands the contract to Chris Benoit who looks at it for a moment before getting the page he wanted and signs it while not taking his eyes of Chris Jericho. Benoit then throws the contract down on the table as Jericho moves and picks it up, both not breaking eye contact as he opens it up and also signs his part of the contract before handing it over for Coach to check it out.

Coach: "There we have it, it has been agreed and signed that this Sunday live on WWE Unleashed we will bear witness to a Canadian Tap Out match for the first ever time as Chris Benoit will face Chris Jericho inside this very ring. Thank you gentleman for your time!"

As he said that both men still stood looking at each other, before Benoit grabbed the table and lifted it as it crashed against the other side of the ring onto the ropes. Both men then went face to face within an inch of each other not blinking or backing down. Coach quickly got out the ring for his own safety as suddenly it erupted and Jericho and Benoit started to lay fists at each other as the crowd popped at seeing some action now. Officials came running down and into the ring as they tried breaking them up but both men just kept pushing them away. Suddenly, Jericho went for a short clothesline but Benoit ducked out the way and grabbed his arm taking him down on the mat as he locked in his 'Crippler Crossface' on Chris Jericho who struggled to do anything and couldn't escape as officials tried breaking it up more. Eventually, Jericho was shown starting to tap out on the mat in pain as Benoit piled more pressure on Jericho's neck before the officials got it broken up and Benoit eventually released the hold as Jericho was left on the mat in pain.

Benoit got up and looked down on his opponent as he walked towards the ropes with the officials telling him to leave, but suddenly Jericho got to his feet and ran at Benoit knocking officials out the way and an arm to the back of the head sent Benoit down hard on the mat near the ropes. Jericho then got down and locked himself in place as he put on the 'Walls of Jericho' on Chris Benoit and pushed back on Benoit who started screaming out in pain this time as Jericho pushed more and more onto Benoit's back clutching onto his legs as Benoit eventually started tapping himself before officials grabbed Jericho and was able to drag him away and break the pair up as both got held apart with officials pushing Benoit out the ring and keeping Jericho inside the ring as we headed to a break.

OR: 77.4%

[AD BREAKS]

Coach: "Folks we are set for our next match, who will go on to Unleashed and face Lita for the Womens Champinship, well we are about to find out in this 5 Diva Battle Royal."

5 Diva Battle Royal:

Miss Jenna, Ameera, Stacy Keibler, Trish Stratus & Victoria

This Diva battle royal kicked off with all 5 divas in the ring waiting as the bell sounded and started with a quick exit for Miss Jenna as Ameera was able to easily throw her through the middle rope and out as anything goes in this match as long as you touch the outside with both feet. The second elimination came from Trish Stratus who was being knocked against the ropes by Victoria and Ameera as Ameera held onto Trish and Victoria came off the ropes with a big clothesline only Trish ducked out the way and Victoria sent Ameera over the top and out as Ameera was screaming at being screwed by an American. Victoria just got on with the match though as she laid a beat down on Trish as Stacy came from behind and jumped up with her arms around her neck trying to put on a sleeper hold but Victoria wasnt having it as she grabbed Stacy's hair and pulled her over the top crashing down onto her back. Victoria then picked Stacy up and sent her to the turnbuckle hard before following up but Stacy was able to move and Victoria hit the turnbuckle hard. Stacy lifted her long leg and choked her with her foot for a few seconds as the crowd popped, before she stopped and looked at the fans allowing Victoria some relief. Stacy then went to do it again lifting her leg up but this time Victoria was waiting and she grabbed Stacy's long leg and moved out from the corner as Stacy hopped backwards on one leg. Suddenly from behind Trish came running but Victoria moved out the way and Trish hit a version of the spear on Stacy who flew backwards and onto the mat before rolling under the ropes and down onto the mat outside as she got eliminated.

We were left with Victoria and Trish Stratus to see who would get to face Lita at Unleashed this sunday as the two went at it with arms and punches to each other before Victoria got an upper hand with a poke to the eyes. Trish walked around not knowing what was happening as Victoria grabbed Trish by her hair and ran to the ropes only for Trish to hit the breaks and Victoria bounced face first off the ropes and turned around to be met by a kick to the gut, followed by Trish grabbing her in a headlock ready to hit some Stratusfaction. She ran to the ropes and lifted herself up but Victoria was smart as she lifted her higher and threw her over the top rope but Trish somehow grabbed the top rope and held on as she almost touched the floor with Victoria backing away holding her face. Trish was then able to balance herself as she got back to her feet properly on the outside of the ring area holding onto the ropes as Victoria saw this and moved over but Trish hit a shoulder through the middle and top rope into Victoria's gut area again before out of nothing Trish dopped down, put her head between Victoria's legs and lifted up as Victoria held onto the top rope but went for a ride over the top as Trish raised up and Victoria did an almost somersault over the top rope and Trish crashing to the outside as Trish climbed back into the ring as the bell sounded and we had our number #1 contender to face Lita this sunday.

Winners: Trish Stratus

MR: 73.8%

MQ: 45.2%

OR: 69.8%

Champion Arrival?

Bckstage after the match we caught a shot of WWE World Heavyweight Champion Christian walking down the corridor heading towards the arena looking like he had something on his mind.

OR: 78.6%

WWE Flashback!

Footage aired of the last few months of Christian's career, from winning the 'Money In The Bank' against Edge, followed by defeating Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship belt in a Steel Cage of Hell match. It then showed Kane's return with Maria destroying people in this path as we headed into 'Unleashed' this sunday with the two men facing each other with the title on the line.

Day of Hell?

The music hit of the 'Peeps Champion' as the crowd popped and out walked the World Heavyweight Champion Christian holding onto his title over his shoulder and tapping it three times as he made his way down the ramp towards the ring before climbing inside and up on all four turnbuckles posing for the fans looking deep into the audience for all his Peeps before he took hold of a mic and got ready to speak.

Coach: "Look at this guy, he gets more arrogant every day but this sunday we will just see how good he is when he faces Kane and I have a feeling we will be crowning a new World Heavyweight Champion that night."

Christian: "This sunday, your Champion, **POP** will probably face his toughest match to date. Live on pay per view at WWE Unleashed, I will be going one on one with the Beast Kane and his trollop of a friend Maria for this World Heavyweight Championship belt. Well let me tell you something Damien, Ive been through Hell in the past, and you say Kane will make me suffer more than anyone ever has been, well maybe you got that wrong because everyone suffers and feels like theyre in hell when you walk out here and yap on about how great you are and how you beat Vince McMahon. **pop** But lets get back to this sunday night, its true that Ive never faced anyone quite like Kane before, I mean, he's what, 6 foot tall almost?, he calls himself the 'Big Red Machine'. Well let me tell you something Kane, machines are meant to break and come this sunday, I will break you down!"

Suddenly the pyros blew as out walked looking unhappy and trying to be stopped by Maria was Kane as he made his way down the ramp. Maria tried everything to reason with him but she couldnt as he got to the bottom of the ramp and climbed up on the turnbuckle as Christian stood inside holding onto his title pleading for him to enter the ring.

Kane eventually climbed over the top rope and inside the ring as Christian attacked and the two started to trade blows inside the ring as Christian seemed to get the upper hand staggering Kane back to the ropes. Christian took Kane and went to throw him to the other side but it was reversed easily by Kane as the stronger of the two and he whipped Christian to the ropes as he came back but ducked a clothesline and reversed it as he came back himself off the other set with a flying shoulder block which stunned Kane backwards and he went flying over the top rope but in reverse as he went over backwards and was able to land on his feet perfectly. Christian went and grabbed his title as he ducked under the bottom rope and ran around after Kane but he got caught with a big boot as he ran at him with his title.

Christian crashed down onto the mat outside as he connected with Kanes big boot as the Beast got his bearings right and moved over to the announce table as he pulled the lid off and threw it to one side. He then picked up the monitors and smashed them to the side of the table as he looked back at Christian who was climbing to his feet. Kane walked over and grabbed Christian by his throat with one hand as he looked back at the table and moved Christian into position. Maria told him to finish Christian as he got ready and picked him up for a chokeslam through the table, only Christian somehow got out of it and reversed. In mid air Kane loosened his grip and Christian was able to grab Kane's head in a headlock and he dropped backwards as Kane's head smashed down into the mat in a DDT which knocked Kane out cold. Christian got a huge pop for this as he got to his feet and Maria moved over to check on Kane who wasnt moving before Christian smiled and looked down on her, before grabbing her by her hair and pulling her to her feet.

Christian pulled her towards him and moved away from Kane as he grabbed her face and suddenly, in astonishment kissed Maria full on the lips as she struggled to break from him and eventually he let her go and she fell backwards wiping her face and mouth to get the taste of him off her. Suddenly, behind Christian, Kane rose up sat on the floor and eventually got to his feet as he grabbed Christian's World Heavyweight Title and Christian turned around as he got hit full on in the face by the belt as he crashed down on the mat.

The crowd gave some big heat at Kane as he growled at the camera before he looked at what Christian had done to Maria. He then grabbed Christian and pulled him to his feet as he moved towards the announce table again. He looked at the table, then Christian, then the table once again trying to make a decision when he stopped. He took Christian over to the ring area and pushed Christian onto the outside of the ring apron off the mat outside the ring. Kane then got to the ring apron and stood up as he grabbed Christian and pulled him up on his feet and grabbed him by the throat once again. Maria screamed to wait, as she ran over and grabbed hold of a steel chair and moved it to the table placing it on top, as she then screamed at Kane to 'Unleash The Beast' as Kane snarled at Christian who was barely conciouss.

Then, to the crowds pop and astonishment, Kane lifted Christian up and flew over towards the announce table as Christian came crashing down on top of the announce table and on top of the steel chair Maria placed on it. The crowd popped big time as Kane got back to his feet after this huge crash through the table and Maria walked over smiling at what Kane just did to Christian. She could be heard screaming down on Christian that hell has been unleashed and this sunday, Kane will finish the job as we headed to a final break.

Coach: "Bah Gawd, Kane has just killed Christian. Will he even be able to make it this sunday?"

OR: 76.4%

[AD BREAKS]

Coach: "Welcome back everyone and we are set for a huge match up just days before they meet again, as 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan is putting his title on the line against the number #1 contender, 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane."

WWE 'Allah' Championship:

'The Great' Muhammad Hassan vs 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane

We returned from the break to find 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane in the ring awaiting his opponent. The music then hit as the crowd boo'd the place down as out walked accompanied by his friend Ansari (aka Maven) the 'Allah' Champion 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan as the crowd were still giving huge heat towards him for his criticism towards America and changing what was once known as the 'Intercontinental' Championship belt. He walked down to the ring as he climbed up and prepared himself for this title match defence as the bell sounded.

Hassan was able to take an early advantage cheating any way he could so the ref couldn't see him as Ansari tried to distract Shane as much as possible. The fans started a HBK chant in tribute to Shane as he started to feel it and came back with shots to Hassan as he stumbled backwards and was followed up by a whip to the ropes reversed and Shane flew through the air after coming off the other set of ropes with a shoulder block taking down Hassan to a huge pop from the fans. Shane bounced to his feet and was feeling it coming right for him now, as he hit more shots on Hassan followed by a whip to the ropes and a big backdrop. A cover was made but only got a 2 count.

Shane got to his feet and moved to the corner as he started playing to the crowd banging his foot on the floor as the crowd got ready. Hassan staggered up on his knees and then his feet as he turned around and got met by a good shot to the face with some Sweet Chin Music as Shane got down for the cover. Unfortunately for him, Ansari jumped up onto the apron as the referee got distracted and started telling him to get down as the fans chanted the count upto six before Ansari got down and the ref turned as he got down for the count, and one-two-thr... NO. Hassan was able to kick out thanks to Ansari's distraction allowing time for him to get his strength back.

Shane had enough as he slid under the ropes and ran around after Ansari who was being chased around the ring as he finally slid in under the bottom rope and Shane followed before he caught up with him. Ansari was trapped as Shane whipped him to the ropes and came back with some more Sweet Chin Music sending him crashing down to the mat. Shane bent over shouting in his face about something before he stood up, turned around and got trapped by Muhammad Hassan as he got caught with an Inverted DDT as Shane's face crashed to the mat hard as he got knocked out. Hassan got to his knees and looked like he was going to go for the cover when he stopped. He looked over at what Shane had done to Ansari who was out cold almost near the ropes when he picked Shane up again, and once again hit another devastating Inverted DDT on him hard as Shane crashed down again. This time Hassan made the cover and the count of three later, Muhammad Hassan had remained undefeated on Raw and still the 'Allah' Champion.

Hassan was still furious though as he rolled out under the rope and around to grab his title and a mic snatching it off Lillian before going back to the ring where he dropped the belt down by Shane's side and got ready to speak.

Hassan: "This, THIS IS YOUR CHAMPION! **Heat** This man, is nothing more than another typical American who thinks he can stop the word of 'Allah' being spoken by myself in this company. Well look at him now, look at him, **Hassan kicks Shane as he rolls over onto his back out cold** Is this the best your country can do, is this the best man your miserable pathetic America can send to defeat 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan? **heat** Your all pathetic, and just like tonight, this sunday Shane, this sunday we will bear witness to the greatest victory on American Soil as I once again defeat your American challenger and prove once and for all that I AM THE GREATEST THIS COMPANY HAS EVER SEEN!"

Hassan dropped the mic as he moved over and picked up Ansari as they made their way up the ramp to a chorus of boos as medics rushed down to check on Michael Shane.

Winners: 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan

MR: 57.3%

MQ: 82.2%

OR: 72.7%

Coach: "Hassan with the victory there people, and this sunday Im sure he will finish the job once and for all, but we understand that backstage Todd Grisham is standing by with another champion."

Open Challenge?

Backstage after the match we caught up with Todd Grisham standing by holding the mic.

Grisham: "Ladies and Gentleman, let me introduce to you now a man who a few months back won the Tournament and pick up what is probably gonna be the first of many titles in this man's career, I am of course talking about none other than the 'Masterpiece', the World Television Champion Chris Masters. Welcome Chris."

Masters: "Thank you Todd, and I have to say what an honour it must be for you to be in the presence of such a work of art, a scultpture so fine that I should be on show at a Museum."

Grisham: "Yes, well, you asked for this time because you wished to address the current situation regarding your title?"

Masters: "That's correct. You see since I won this title I havent faced anyone I believe who has given me much of a challenge. All of my opponents have been unable to break the most unbeatable hold this company, in fact the world has ever paid witness to, and this is my 'Masterlock'. And since all the opponents that keep getting thrown at me fail miserably, then I thought why not issue an open challenge to anyone. That's right, anyone in this company, I don't care who you are or where your from, I challenge anyone to meet me this Sunday live at WWE Unleashed where I will put this title on the line in a match against any challenger."

Grisham: "Well I have to say thats quite a gesture, have you thought about who you would like to face?"

Masters: "To be honest, I dont care who I would face. It could be Batista, Triple H, hell, even the World Heavyweight Champion Christian **pop** could challenge me. All that people will realise, is that I am 'The Masterpiece' and no one can break my 'Masterlock'. That, that is just a fact!"

Masters then walks off leaving Todd standing with mic.

Grisham: "Well there we have it, Chris Masters has issued an open challenge for this Sunday with his World Television Title on the line if anyone can break his Masterlock. But let's get back to the ring where we are almost set for our Main Event between 'The Problem Solver' Batista and 'The Game' Triple H."

OR: 70.5%

WWE Unleashed!

We found ourselves in a countdown of what was coming this sunday with Announcer Coach running through the card.

Coach: "Well it's happening this sunday people, and what a card we have planned for you. Let's start with what we saw earlier as Trish Stratus won the Diva Battle Royal and will face Lita this sunday for the Women's championship, also earlier we witnessed Muhammad Hassan defeat Michael Shane albeit with some help, but these two will go at it again this sunday and the title on the line once again. What about our Canadian Tap Out match that I was involved in the contract signing earlier. Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho were good friends but this sunday one of them will have to force the other to tap out, and that man will go on to our next pay per view in February with a guaranteed title shot against the champion. And just who will the champion be, because this sunday Christian will have to put this World Heavyweight Championship Belt on the line against one of the most fearsome, most dreading opponents he could have wished for as he goes one on one with the Monster Kane along with his Manager Maria, will Christian be able to survive this match? Also this sunday Randy Orton will be looking to help put another McMahon out of business on behalf of Damien as he takes on Shane McMahon, while we have been promised something special from one of the biggest names in the business today, Triple H and Shelton Benjamin will meet The World Tag Team Champions 'The Problem Solvers' this sunday for the belts and Triple H has said the past is coming back, but what does he mean, well you'll have to tune in this sunday live on pay per view to find out."

OR: 61.1%

Coach: "Ok, we are all set for our Main Event and what a match this is gonna be, two former best friends will be facing one another just days before their Tag Team match at Unleashed, lets take it to ringside."

'The Problem Solver' Batista vs Triple H

We returned from Coach's rundown of the Pay Per View card as the music hit of 'The Problem Solvers' and out walked Batista and Tyson Tomko, the current World Tag Team Champions as they made their way down the ramp and into the ring prepared for Batistas match. the mood then changed, as the music hit and out walked to some heat came Triple H accompanied by Shelton Benjamin as they walked down to the ring with Triple H doing his usual trademark entrance.

The match started and we kicked off with Batista and Triple H going face to face, former best friends but now bitter enemies. Triple H started it off as he slapped Batista across the face as his face turned to the side. Batista just smiled though as he turned back and faced Triple H who went for another but was blocked and Batista started to tear apart Triple H with shots to the face and body backing him into the corner before sending him crashing to the other turnbuckle and returned walking out into a big backdrop. The crowd popped as Batista started to 'Hulk up' as Triple H rolled to the outside under the bottom ropes being comforted by Shelton who started arguing with the ref but to no use. Tyson Tomko came running around and clotheslined Shelton down on the mat, before he grabbed Triple H and threw him back under the bottom rope and into the ring as he looked up to see Batista waiting.

Triple H tried apologising but Batista didnt want to hear it as he just started laying kicks into Triple H who was getting beaten down once again before Batista pulled him to his feet and sent him to the ropes before a big clothesline sent him crashing down again. Triple H was in trouble as Batista continued the assault for another minute or more with Triple H helpless and Shelton just getting back to his feet on the outside. Batista had Triple H in the middle of the ring as he ran to the ropes only for Shelton to grab the foot and distract Batista long enough for Triple H to come from behind and hit Batista on the back before Triple H started his comeback.

Triple H carried on his attack with a high knee to Batista but still couldnt get him down further than one knee, when suddenly as Triple H came off the ropes Batista was prepared as he picked Triple H up and turned to slam him down on the mat hard. Batista got to his feet and moved to the ropes where he did his best 'Ultimate Warrior' impression of using the ropes before he turned around to look at Triple H struggling to get to his feet. Batista then gave the thumbs up, thumbs down to Triple H as the crowd popped and he grabbed Triple H set him up, lifted up and came down with a big 'Batista Bomb' as he went for the cover but didn't see Trish Stratus running down to the ring and jumping up onto the apron as the ref got distracted. Batista had the easy pinfall as Trish was shouting at the ref about something when Tomko came running around and pulled Trish off the apron as she slapped Tomko full in the face stunning him for a second, as the ref jumped out and stopped Tyson Tomko from attacking Trish Stratus as she cowered behind the ref.

This of course left Batista wide open in the ring as Shelton Benjamin while this was happening had grabbed a chair and slid under the bottom rope and in, he waited for Batista to turn back towards him after he was looking at what was happening as Shelton swung the chair and smashed it into Batista's face as he crashed down. Unfortunately for him, the referee heard it and looked around before he jumped back into the ring and called for the bell to disqualify Triple H from the match for outside interference.

Coach: "Ok, that is a disgrace, the referee didnt even see anything and yet he has disqualified Triple H, this referee needs dealing with because he cant obviously do his job right."

Triple H argued with the ref as Tomko got into the ring but Shelton was waiting and smashed the chair into him as well as Triple H grabbed the ref and threw him over the top rope and outside the ring as he got knocked out. Trish Stratus ran around ringside and picked up a mic as she climbed the steps and inside the ring handing it over to Triple H.

Winners: 'The Problem Solver' Batista

MR: 76.1%

MQ: 67.1%

OR: 74.6%

They're Coming?

After the match, and with Batista laying flat on his back alongside Tyson Tomko, we saw Shelton Benjamin hand Triple H a mic as he got ready to speak.

HHH: "Hey Batista, hey champs, listen up because I want you both to hear this and I want you all to hear what I have to say. This sunday, your looking at new World Tag Team Champions, in the greatest athlete to step foot into this ring Shelton Benjamin, and the greatest World Champion the World has ever known, me, Triple H, The Game. **Heat** You guys had better be prepared because we have something for the two of you this sunday, we promised you something special, we promised you that its coming back. Well this sunday, we are gonna cause the biggest disturbance this company will ever have witnessed in years, Its bigger than Hogan, its bigger than the Big Show, in fact, its even bigger than Vince McMahon himself was, so get ready for the ride of your lives. You two might call youselves the 'Problem Solvers', well Batista, Tomko, this sunday, your problem, its gonna be solved.... PERIOD!"

Coach: "What is Triple H talking about? What is this promise of something special this sunday night? Bah Gawd I can't wait to see what is gonna happen, dont forget people, this sunday Live on Pay Per View, WWE is proud to present Unleashed, order it now by calling your local cable operator because this is gonna be one night you dont want to miss, and it looks like Triple H and Shelton aren't finished with the champions yet here tonight."

Triple H dropped the mic on the floor as he picked Batista up as Shelton grabbed Tyson Tomko up off the mat. Both at the same time then went on to hit a double as Triple H connected with Batista in a Pedigree, while Shelton hit a perfect T-Bone Supplex on Tyson Tomko as they were left laid out in the middle of the ring, as Triple H and Shelton Benjamin stood above their prey and raised their arms in victory with Trish Stratus in the middle at what they had just done as the crowd gave some heat at this attack as we ended the show.

OR: 77.6%

Overall Rating: 60.5%

WARNING: Once again I feel I must put a slight warning before this weeks episode of Raw. Comments made by 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan (after Michael Shanes vs Rosey Match) regarding America/ns some may feel are unstuitable and not relevant. Please note that these are not my thoughts about America/ns, these are comments that I feel Hassan would make in his character style to get heat from the crowd. I also did not realise at first certain points I wrote in his characterisation of what had 'allegedly' took place where he was which co-incides with actual events that have really took place in the news as of late of the last month or more. This was not on purpose as I say, and it was only after I wrote it that I realised the co-incidence. Finally, please don't reply with any hate comments about what is written, and if you are offended then I do apologise. Some may say it should not have been included, but remember that I am writing as the character 'Hassan' and the way he would act/respond to try and draw heat from the fans. Thank You.

Also, please note as I warned at the beginning of this diary that this is a diary that does have a slight dark edge to it and always will.

Live From Kentucky

Monday 19th December 2005

Attendance: 3,454

TV Audience: 852,717 viewers (down by 13,106)

The Return?

The show kicked off with an opening montage of what took place last week in the shock return on Raw of the former owner's daughter Stephanie McMahon who came to Raw to go face to face with Damien looking for answers on where her father was, but in return got more than she bargained for when she got told she would be invited back this week for a match she would be forced to turn up for or be fired.

OR: 61.7%

We then headed to the credits before the show kicked off with a scanned view of the audience before joining our lead announcer of Raw, Jonathan Coachman.

Coach: "Welcome to Raw everyone, and after what took place last week who knows what will happen tonight as we come to you live from Kentucky. I am your host for the evening Jonathan Coachman and already we know tonight is gonna be one impact of a show."

Tonight On Raw?

Coach: "Coming up tonight on Raw, we are gonna see Stephanie McMahon appear in the ring for the first time since she lost to her father Vince back at No Mercy 2004, and she will go up against none other than Damien's friend Miss Jenna in what has been billed as a Catfight, Im looking forward to that one. Also tonight, the man who will face 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan who is currently on leave to visit his home land with the title, 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane is here and he will be in action against Rosey, plus Chris Masters will be defending his World Television Title as he goes up against Robert Conway, and what about our huge Main Event folks. Tonight we are gonna see Kane team up with the former World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton as they face the current Champion Christian and a partner of his choosing. And let me tell you, I have heard rumours backstage that a lot of superstars have been scared off by comments made by the owner of the company which Im sure we will hear about later tonight. **The Problem Solvers theme kicks in** But first everyone, we are gonna kick off the show in style as one half of the current World Tag Team Champions Tyson Tomko will go one on one with a man who has refound his form since teaming up with The Game Triple H in Shelton Benjamin. Remember, these four men will meet in just two weeks time at WWE Unleashed live on pay per view for the tag team titles, but who will gain the advantage going into that match?"

OR: 61.4%

Tyson Tomko w/ Batista vs Shelton Benjamin w/ Triple H & Trish Stratus

As we got set, Tyson Tomko was stood in the ring with Batista at his side awaiting his opponent for tonight as Shelton Benjamin's theme kicked in and out walked accompanied by Trish Stratus and Triple H behind him was Shelton himself psyching himself up for this match as he ran down to the ring and slid in immediately taking the fight to Tomko.

The match started with the bell being rung as Triple H and Trish stood at ringside cheering on their partner inside the ring as Tomko started getting a beat down until Shelton attempted to send Tomko to the ropes only for him to block it, and reverse it sending Shelton hard into the turnbuckles and being met by a vicious clothesline in the corner to a pop from the fans.

Tomko went on to dominate Shelton for a while tossing him around the ring like a rag doll thanks to his upper body strength as Batista got a chant going in his honour. Triple H started shouting at Batista as he walked around to meet him as each stood on either end of the ring posts on the outside shouting at each other as the referee got distracted.

With the ref distracted, Trish jumped into the ring as Tomko looked on wondering what the ref was doing before he turned around and got met with a Chick Kick to the head which stunned him before Trish rolled out the ring. Shelton got to his feet and set himself up before hitting a perfect T-Bone supplex and covered as the ref turned around and made the count to three before calling for the bell and awarding the victory to Shelton Benjamin raising his hand in victory.

Batista looked on wondering what had happened as he slid in the ring to help his tag team partner and complain to the ref as Shelton rolled to the outside as he, Triple H and Trish made their way up the ramp to some heat from the fans for cheating to get a victory. They stood at the top of the ramp as Trish stood in the middle of both Shelton and Triple H and raised their hands in victory as Batista and Tomko looked on inside the ring.

Winners: Shelton Benjamin

MR: 73.6%

MQ: 77.2%

OR: 79.6%

AD BREAKS

Partner, and be Fired?

As we returned we were shown footage from earlier in the evening as we saw all the superstars (apart from Christian) in the backstage locker room area, as at the head of the group was Damien accompanied by Kane with Maria, Randy Orton & Stacy Keibler.

Damien: "I gathered you all here today because of the rumours I have been hearing lately, that many of you are not happy with things that have happened while I have been in charge, and especially last week at the way I handled Stephanie McMahon. Well let me tell all of you, that while you are on this show, while you appear on Raw under contract to me, then you will all do what I say, when I say it. That begins tonight, when you will all lead by example by my rules I am about to give you all. Tonight, the two men at my side, Randy Orton and 'The Beast' Kane will be in action as they face Christian in a Tag Team Match. Now as many of you know, Christian has been told he can have a partner of his choosing tonight, well for the record let me inform you that tonight, none of you will be accompanying him to the ring. **crowd look shocked** That's right people, you see if I discover any of you have agreed to be Christian's tag team partner tonight, then you will be fired from this company and never work in this business again. This is the only warning I will give you all, if I discover anyone coming down in his match and getting involved then you will also be fired tonight. But, not only will you be fired, but you will face the wrath of 'The Beast' Kane, and believe me when I say this, no one will look the same after he gets through with you. I hope now you all understand the message I have just put across, and remember, that there will be no exceptions, I dont care if your Matt Hardy **looks at Matt**, Batista **looks at Batista** or even you Triple H **Pointing to Triple H who snarls back**, whoever you are, you will become a sacrifice of 'The Beast'."

Coach: "Well as we just saw, Damien has laid down the rules of tonights Main Event and banned all superstars from becoming Christians Tag Team Partner, and that means one thing, just who will Christian be able to find as his Tag Partner tonight?."

OR: 74.6%

Next World Tag Team Champions?

Backstage after the video footage showed, we found Todd Grisham standing with his mic ready for an interview as from behind the curtains came Triple H, Shelton Benjamin and Trish Stratus looking happy with the victory Shelton just got over Tyson Tomko as Todd went over to catch up with them.

Todd: "Triple H, Shelton, Trish, could I have a few words. Im sure people are just wondering about some comments you made last week regarding 'the past coming back to shake this company up', just what were you referring to?"

HHH: "What was I referring to? Well listen up Todd, when Triple H guarantees something, then you may as well put it down in stone because what I say will happen. Now first, at Unleashed, me and my tag team partner, the man who just beat Tyson Tomko out there tonight on his own, Shelton Benjamin, will walk into Unleashed as Challengers, but walk out as World Tag Team Champions, thats a guarantee. Now secondly, as for this past coming back to haunt the company, well Todd, I guess you'll just have to wait until New Years Day won't you, coz on January 1st 2006, a new year, a new beginning for Triple H, The Game along with Shelton Benjamin and Trish Stratus. Evolution is dead, but it's time to show who we really are."

With that Triple H, Shelton and Trish walked off leaving Todd wondering what he was talking about.

OR: 65.0%

Coach: "As you just saw Triple H has promised us something at Unleashed, I cant wait to see what it is, but coming up right now we have Rosey going one on one with this man, 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane."

'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane vs Rosey

We returned back to the ring as Rosey was stood waiting ready for his match as the old 'Heartbreak Kid' theme kicked in and out walked in his gear ready for action, 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane. He made his way down to the ring and climbed inside ready as he took off pieces of his in ring entrance costume but Rosey didnt wait as he attacked him from behind and knocked him to the mat laying some kicks in to him as the ref called for the bell.

Rosey continued using his weight as an advantage and Shane took a bit of a beating until he was able to come back and ducking a clothesline from Rosey he came back off the other set of ropes with a shot to the face which stunned Rosey but didn't knock him down. Shane looked on and then at the crowd before he went and made another attempt which stunned Rosey again as the crowd popped for trying to move the big man.

Shane moved to the top rope and flew off into Rosey's arms, who caught him and turned around into a slam onto the mat and cover which Shane just kicked out a split second before the 3 count. Rosey got up and moved to the turnbuckle himself as he climbed to the 2nd rope and jumped off with a huge legdrop but Shane rolled out the way and Rosey crashed down hard. Shane caught the energy of the fans and got to his feet as Rosey started to get to his only to be met with shots to the face stunning him before Shane ran to the ropes and came back with a big boot to the face sending Rosey from down on one knee still to on his back as he got hit hard.

Shane got ready to finish the match as he moved to the corner and stamped the ground playing the band as Rosey struggled to his feet. Rosey turned around and got met with some big Sweet Chin Music which connected to Rosey's face sending him crashing back down and Shane made the cover as the ref counted for the three and victory to 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane.

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WARNING: Following may offend some people

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Shane celebrated in the ring as Rosey rolled to the outside with the ref and made their way up the ramp when suddenly the titantron came on and we saw what was supposed to be a live feed from allegedly 'Iraq'. As in walked three members of the 'Arab-Americans' in front view of the camera. 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan holding onto his 'Allah' Championship belt, Ansari at one side and Ameera on the opposite side to him as he got heat from the fans as he spoke down to Shane looking up from inside the ring.

Hassan: "Michael Shane, I am speaking to you from one of the greatest countries known to man, Iraq. **BIG HEAT** Unlike you Americans, our country is a peacefull place and I have come here to support some of my fellow countrymen in their rebuilding of the destruction you Americans have done since you invaded this beautiful land. Ever since your Leader, George W Bush decided to take this country, innocent people have died, children are seen lying on the streets looking for food, begging for help. This is not the promise your leader gave this country, this is not the promise your man, the man I call Mr George 'WAR' Bush. All America was interested in and the plan that you made was not to make peace with these wonderful people, but to steal from this country. **HEAT** You invaded Iraq so you could steal our oil, you invaded Iraq because you Mr Bush and all you Americans, all you care about is WAR! You enjoy to kill people, you enjoy to hurt the innocent. These people living in this small town have been beaten, bullied and even a few subjected to one of the worst crimes Humanity can give, rape!! I have come here to lend my support during these trying times, I have come to show my love to these people who worship who I am unlike you Americans. *heat** These people in this town understand 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan and all his prophecys that I tell them about. And like these people, it is time for me to fight back, fight the prejudice that still goes on in your country. And to prove it, to show these people that all you Americans are just weak individuals, I will return next week live on Raw on what you consider to be the 1st day of the life after your Lord was born. The 26th December shall mark the return of the greatest Arab-American to ever step foot inside that squared circle. Next week, I challenge you to a match Michael Shane, a match where my 'Allah' Championship belt will be put on the line inside that ring. Just 1 week before our match at WWE Unleashed, we shall bear witness to your first defeat in the WWE when I, who are unbeaten on Raw since I made my debut shall continue my walk to glory and head into Wrestlemania as the man who deserves a Main Event Title Shot. Allah be thy name!"

With that lots of children came running into view and surrouned the three superstars as Hassan smiled looking down on his friends.

Winners: 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane

MR: 54.2%

MQ: 74.0%

OR: 79.7%

Coach: "What a challenge made for next week, Muhammad Hassan taking on Michael Shane for the 'Allah' Championship. But coming up after the break, what about this, Stephanie McMahon makes her return on Raw in a Catfight match against Miss Jenna, dont tune anywhere folks, this is gonna be good."

Catfight Next?

After the match, we see a promo on screen advertising the next match up after the break is the Catfight between Miss Jenna and Stephanie McMahon.

OR: 61.2%

AD BREAKS

Catfight Match:

Stephanie McMahon vs Miss Jenna

As we returned we found Miss Jenna stood in the ring in a sexy outfit ready for her match. Suddenly, the crowd popped as the music hit and out walked from Smackdown, Stephanie McMahon dressed ready for action and looking very uncomfortable for the upcoming match. She made her way down to the ring and climbed inside as the match got underway with Miss Jenna and Stephanie locking up after the bell sounded.

Miss Jenna showed a few slight wrestling moves she learnt and got some close pinfalls but Stephanie just got out in time. Miss Jenna continued her assault as Damien made his entrance and walked down to the ring dressed in his long black cloak and face covered with a black mask and hood over it as he cheered on Miss Jenna.

Miss Jenna looked on at her man supporting her and moved to the ropes to give a high 5, as the ref checked on Stephanie who was down on the mat in pain, as Damien climbed onto the turnbuckle and as Miss Jenna went for a high 5, Damien suddenly stopped, grabbed Miss Jenna and jumped down as her throat caught the top rope and she bounced back holding her throat.

Coach: "What the, Damien just attacked Miss Jenna, whats going on here?"

Stephanie looked up at disbelief at what just happened which the ref didnt see, before she came from behind and rolled Miss Jenna up in a shoolboy and covered for the three count and pinfall. Damien walked around the other side of the ring and Stephanie slid out looking at him before he raised her hand in victory as the crowd wondered what was going on.

Suddenly, the real Damien came running down the ramp and slid in the ring as the mystery Damien and Stephanie jumped the barrier and made their way through the crowd as Damien looked on wondering what just happened as he tried to help Miss Jenna to her feet.

Winners: Stephanie McMahon

MR: 72.8%

MQ: 24.0%

OR: 39.8%

Coach: "Well some shocking moments just taking place as someone, we still have no clue who it is just helped screw Damien and Miss Jenna allowing Stephanie McMahon to pick up a victory, but what about the man who last week sent a shockwave throughout the company, actually, he sent a shockwave into Val Venis, lets have a flashback on what took place."

The Mercenary?

After the match, as we see Damien still furious in the ring we are shown a video package of what took place over the last two weeks of the man who was once known as Eugene but now known as 'The Mercenary' Nick Dinsmore.

Flashback 2 weeks ago:

The Mercenary: "For those of you who don't know me, for those of you who have never seen the real me, then let me introduce myself, my name is.... Nick Dinsmore. Well, that time has now gone. You can shout that name all you want, but as far as I care, EUGENE IS DEAD!! **HEAT** It's the end of an era for a pathetic character that you people laughed at, you made fun of him, you thought because he was stupid that you could play tricks and make him look a fool. Well the fool was on me wasn't it, eh? For this past year I was made to look a fool by one man, this one man did everything in his power to kill my wrestling career. But it didn't work. And now, now I can do what I am paid to do, I can wear what I want to wear, I can be who I really am, I can cause the real pain that I love to give, I can hunt the hunted, now you can respect me for who I am.... my name is 'The Mercenary' Nick Dinsmore.... remember my NAAAAMMMEEEEEEEE!"

FLashback last week:

**Footage shows The Mercenary's attack from behind on his opponent Val Venis followed by the beating and victory over Val.**

The Mercenary: "Val, you still with me, hey **slaps Venis's face to wake him up more** Val. Listen up and listen good, because I will only say this once. I want you to remember who I am, I want you to remember my name Val, my name is 'The Mercenary' Nick Dinsmore, REMEMBER BY NAME VAL!"

With that, Dinsmore hit the shock stick into Venis's body as he shook at the electricity running through his body as Dinsmore seemed to take pleasure of causing pain on Venis before he stopped, got to his feet and smiled down on his target.

OR: 54.6%

Canadian Assault?

Backstage we caught Chris Benoit walking down the corridor smiling at his actions of last week. Suddenly, from behind we see Chris Jericho who is holding a chair hiding around the corner and as Benoit gets to it, Jericho turns and smashes the chair into Benoit's face who collapses on the floor followed by Jericho jumping on top and laying some punches to his opponent.

Backstage crew suddenly see what is happening and rush forward to try and break it up as they pull Jericho off a beaten and now bloody Benoit who's been cut on the forehead as he gets to his feet and attacks Jericho as it kicks off again before officials are able to finally break them up pulling them apart. We then see Damien appear backstage and goes over to see what is happening.

Damien: "Enough, the two of you. **both continue to break free from the officials and attack their opponent** You two want to fight, you two want to derstroy each other, well theirs nothing I like more than a good fight. That's why, in two weeks time I am putting the two of you in a match. **both look on happily at this announcement** It will be you, Chris Jericho, and you, Chris Benoit, in a match at WWE Unleashed. But I don't want to see any match, I want to see one of you make the other scream in pain, thats why the two of you will be involved in a 'Canadian Tap Out' match. One of you will be tapping out, one of you will have to live down the shame of submitting to their opponent for the rest of their lives. And to make it more interesting, whoever wins this match, will get a title shot at the World Heavyweight Champion at our next pay per view in February. Now both of you get the hell out of my sight!"

OR: 77.4%

Coach: "Well folks, you just heard it, we have another huge match just announced by Damien for Unleashed in just 2 weeks time. Chris Benoit will meet Chris Jericho in a Canadian Tap Out, that will be one spectacular match up. But coming up right now, Chris Masters will defend his World Television Championship belt against Robert Conway."

World Television Championship:

Chris Masters © vs Robert Conway

Chris Masters was once again able to pick up a victory and continue as World Television Champion as he was able to put the 'Masterlock' on Robert Conway who passed out after the ref checked his hand which dropped 3 times and called for the bell.

Winners: Chris Masters ©

MR: 71.4%

MQ: 72.4%

OR: 77.1%

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WWE Unleashed Hype!

Coach: "Folks, we are only about 2 weeks away from our next huge pay per view, WWE Unleashed coming to you live on January 1st 2006, New Years Day and what a way to kick off the new year than to have the World Heavyweight Champion Christian defend his title against 'The Beast' Kane. Also, The Problem Solvers will be defending their World Tag Team titles against the number #1 contenders, Triple H and Shelton Benjamin, and remember, Triple H last week promised that he had something that was gonna shake this company up and we all wonder what that is gonna be. As well as them two huge matches you just saw another match made moments ago as Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit will compete in the first ever 'Canadian Tap Out'. These two men have been at each others throats since Benoit blamed Jericho for not backing him up a couple of weeks ago, and now they both meet at Unleashed where one of these two huge superstars will be forced to tap out in the middle of that ring and the winner will get a title shot at our next Pay Per View in February. Finally, that man who beat Shelton Benjamin at our last pay per view will get his chance to put an end to one man's goal to humiliate this great country as 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane who has been impressive since he arrived will go one on one with the current 'Allah' Champion 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan. Can Hassan continue his title run, but as we all know even though he is still, yes still folks undefeated on Raw in singles competition, he hasn't been so lucky at our pay per views and I reckon we could be coming to the end of seeing that belt, which was formely known as the Intercontinental Title changing hands in just two weeks time!."

OR: 60.8%

Partner Tonight?

Backstage we find Todd Grisham once again standing by with the man who will be involved in the next match coming up against Kane and Randy Orton, Christian.

Todd: "Christian, before you go out there tonight we have seen footage from earlier where the owner of the company Damien threatened every superstar on Raw that if they got involved in your match, or even were picked as your mystery Tag Team Partner then they would be fired on the spot. Now the question has to be asked Christian, have you been able to find a tag team partner for your match coming up shortly?"

Christian: "You know Todd, I saw that footage of what took place before I arrived here tonight and let me say that I didn't expect anything else from that piece of crap in charge around here. You see, he has realised that with me as the World Heavyweight Champion on Raw, then all my Peeps **pop** will support me, and not only my Peeps, but also many of the superstars backstage because we are all getting sick of his whining about how Orton got screwed at No Escape, how because he doesn't have the title in his possession, that no one respects him. Well I guess thats true that part, but moving on, this title I'm holding **taps belt over his shoulder**, this title means more to me than beating Damien, it means more to me than beating Randy Orton or even Kane, this title is what I have worked so hard for all my life and there is no way I will ever give it up. So Damien, you can send Randy Orton, you can send that big freak Kane and his trollop of a girlfriend Maria, I don't care who you send, but the only way you can get this title out of my hands, is to prize it from my cold dead body. As for my partner tonight Todd, as for who will be coming out to support me, well let me tell you that I have found someone to be my partner tonight, and that someone is.... **long pause** actually, you'll have to wait and see who my partner is, because.... thats... how I roll!"

Christian smiles at the camera before walking off leaving Todd stood wondering who he had got tonight.

OR: 84.5%

The 'New Champion'

After the interview, footage is shown of Christian over the years in all his classic matches, before he finally reached the top of the ladder when he defeated Randy Orton at WWE No Escape for the World Heavyweight Championship fulfilling his life long dream to be champion in the WWE!

OR: 61.2%

Coach: "Get set folks, coz we are ready for our huge Main Event. Randy Orton and Kane will meet Christian in what could be a Handicap match if he was lying about finding a tag team partner tonight, but it looks like Damien has something to say first."

Introducing & Huge PPV Announcement?

After the video we return where we find Damien stood in the ring as he holds a mic ready to speak to the fans.

Damien: "Coming up next we have a huge match which will see the beginning of the end of your World Heavyweight Champion Christian **heat at what said** as he will go up against Randy Orton and Kane **Heat**. But let me remind you all, and this includes everyone backstage that if anyone comes down here from Raw and anyone actually partners Christian that is contracted to this show then I will fire you on the spot, I dont care who you are! Now, before the match I have an important announcement, and that is, that in February we are gonna be reliving the past of what I considered one of the most brutal encounters in the history of this business. Back in 1999, something took place, an event unlike any other and in 2 months time we are gonna relive that event with new glory. Mark this date in your diaries, because it will mark the end of your so called World Heavyweight Champion Christian and it is an event that you will not want to miss. The day, the day that you must remember is Tuesday February the 14th 2006. When I, Damien, owner of this company will bring to you the most brutal night in WWE History, as I present to you.... The St Valentines Day Massacre. That night will not be for the faint hearted, it will not be for the weak for that night Hell will be unleashed on every superstar that stands in this ring. There will be prices to pay, there will be destruction and there will be blood, lots of blood. I promise that the St Valentines Day Massacre will be the most brutal Pay Per View this company will ever have seen."

Damien smiles at his announcement as suddenly the pyros blast off on the ring posts and out comes accompanied by Maria, 'The beast' Kane as Damien started to introduce the two men who would be meeting Christian in the Tag Team Match.

OR: 92.3%

Kane & Randy Orton vs Christian & ?

With Kane and Orton stood in the ring, the music hit and the crowd popped big time as out walked the World Heavyweight Champion Christian who made his way down to the ring and climbed inside before up on the turnbuckles celebrating with his title in hand teasing Kane and Orton as being champion.

Christian then took hold of a mic as Damien stood on the outside smiling at what would happen to Christian in a handicap match.

Christian: "Damien, I suggest first you wipe that smile off your face, oh wait, you always look like that, forgive me. **pop** You said last week that I could have any partner I could find, well Damien, I found someone. Now, to save this person any embarrasment as to who they are, then they have to cover their face Im afraid, so let me introduce my tag team partner tonight, for one night only.... and the man who helped screw Damien earlier tonight!"

Suddenly out walked in a black mask covering their face and black outfit some unknown wrestler who appeared earlier helping Stephanie McMahon beat Miss Jenna, as he made his way down to the ring and jumped inside teaming up with Christian as Damien was furious at ringside screaming that whoever this person was, they would pay for helping Christian tonight.

Coach: "Who the hell is this guy?"

The match got underway with Christian and Randy Orton kicking it off as Christian took an early control of the match. After a while the mystery partner got tagged in and they both double teamed Orton for a moment until the ref called for Christian to get back outside the ropes.

The mystery partner continued dominating for a while until a mistake cost him as he ran to the ropes and Kane was able to lower the top rope with him crashing over and to the outside. Kane jumped down and started to toss the mystery man around as he crashed into the steps hard before Kane threw him back in the ring and was able to get a legal tag from Randy Orton.

Christian looked on as Kane continued a beat down on the mystery man taunting the man he would meet at Unleashed in two weeks time almost. Kane made a mistake though as he climbed to the top turnbuckle and was looking for a clothesline off the top but the mystery man ducked out the way and Kane crashed down on the mat. The mystery man was just able to reach over and make a tag to Christian as he jumped inside the ring and started to clean house with Kane as Orton jumped in as well, only to be met by a fistfull of punches as well sending each man down. Christian sent Orton to the ropes and came back into a big backdrop, before the mystery man got to his feet and ran to clothesline Randy Orton over the top rope and outside as both men crashed down on the mat outside.

Damien was screaming for Kane to finish the match as he got to his feet and turned but was met with a kick to the gut and Christian was able to lock him in position and hit an Unprettier on Kane followed by a cover. The ref got down and started to count, one, two, thr... NO. Damien grabbed the ref's leg and pulled him out the ring before hitting him and knocking him out allowing the match to be broken up. Damien then ran around the ring and grabbed a chair from ringside as he climbed the steps and into the ring.

As he was about to strike Christian, he didnt notice the mystery man climbing the turnbuckle and as he swung the chair, Christian ducked and he missed twisting his body around as the mystery man flew of with a drop kick as he connected with the chair which in turn smashed into Damien's face and he collapsed backwards rolling out of the ring.

Behind Christian we saw Kane rising up in his trademark fashion before he got to his feet but Christian quickly hit another kick to the gut and then hit a perfect DDT on Kane whos face smashed down onto the steel chair that just took out Damien that was left behind in the ring. Christian then covered as the ref knocked out earlier got pushed into the ring by the mystery man and started a slow but sure three count before calling for the bell as Christian pinned Kane thanks to some help from the chair.

Christian got to his feet celebrating as the mystery man ran around to grab Christians belt and was about to climb in when Kane rose once more in anger as he warned Christian who jumped through the ropes and out as both men made their escape around the ring and up the ramp as Orton and Damien were able to climb back in the ring.

Damien complained to the referee about Christian using a chair but it didnt help as Kane grabbed the ref by the throat and chokeslammed him in the middle of the ring. Damien looked up at Christian and the mystery man who stood at the top of the ramp with Damien screaming up that they would pay for this.

As they looked on, Christian smiled as the mystery man stood and started to remove his black mask as the crowd popped big time as he revealed himself none other to be than ....

Coach: "BAH GAWD... IT CANT BE.. NO... BAH GAWD.. ITS.. ITS.... SHANE McMAHON! SHANE IS HERE ON RAW AND HE JUST SCREWED DAMIEN WHO DESTROYED HIS FATHER!!"

Shane started doing the Shane O'Mac Shuffle at the top of the ramp with the crowd popping as Damien looked on in disbelief as headed to a close of the show focusing on Christian smiling alongside Shane McMahon in victory over fooling Damien once again.

Winners: Christian & ?

MR: 77.8%

MQ: 69.7%

OR: 80.2%

Overall Rating: 68.6%

WWE Raw News Headlines:

MAJOR STAR LEAVES?

The WWE today announced that 'The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels has left the company after being released by new owner Damien when his contract came up for renewal, as well as Ric Flair who left recently after losing to Triple H. Shawn, who was injured not long ago and isn't due back for several months yet, is now looking for employment elsewhere and is said to be unhappy with his release by Damien. With the debut and impressive run of Michael Shane, Shawns nephew, and being renamed 'The Real Heartbreak Kid', it's understood that Damien has never been a fan of Shawns and was delighted to release him without any fees being paid.

CHANGES TO RAW?

Rumours have circulated on the internet that tonight's match between Miss Jenna and Stephanie McMahon has been changed, although the preview does not say anything about it. It's understood that Damien is looking to humiliate Stephanie in front of thousands of fans and notch another McMahon sacrifice to his ever growing list of casualties.

McMAHONS vs DAMIEN CONTINUES?

With Stephanie's return last week on Raw, fans are considering how long this storyline between the McMahons and Damien will continue with it starting back in April as Damien made his debut in the company. While some fans are excited at the storylines, many are wondering where it is heading. Internet sites are already spreading rumours that we may see the return of Vince sometime, and an insider has stated that this continuing storyline will carry on until at least Wrestlemania 22, where plans have already been made for one of the biggest moments in Wrestlemania history between the two which may claim the ultimate sacrifice.

2 BECOMES 1?

While Stephanie returned last week on Raw and makes another appearance this week, does this mean that we are heading into another Smackdown vs Raw Invasion heading into Wrestlemania 22? An insider claimed that big plans are being made for the 2 shows and will be seen over the coming weeks.

FEBRUARY PPV?

The WWE has claimed on it's website that this February will host another Pay Per View just over a month before the biggest of the year Wrestlemania 22. Its rumoured Damien will make a statement about this upcoming pay per view this week on Raw, and plans are being made for a comeback with a name of the past as it's title.

Live From Virginia

Monday 12th December 2005

Attendance: 2,294

TV Audience: 865,823 viewers (down by 10,977)

The Return?

The show kicked off with an opening montage of what has lead to a possible shock return tonight. We saw clips of 'WWE Helloween' where Vince McMahon took on his unknown son Damien for control of the company and Raw, with Vince losing out after Damien brought out his alleged mother which turned out later to be Miss Jenna in disguise. Vince was then carried off by men in white coats and wasnt seen of again for some time. Footage then aired of Damien's visit to his father in a Psychiatric ward and the shock therapy sound people heard Vince receiving, before Linda McMahon showing up on Raw and the brutal slap knocking her down by Miss Jenna before Damien fired her. It then ended with the final moments of last week, as we saw Damien in his office shouting down the phone that someone shouldn't turn up this week or they would be end up in hell!

OR: 61.7%

We then headed to the credits before the show kicked off with a scanned view of the audience before joining our lead announcer of Raw, Jonathan Coachman.

Coach: "Welcome to Raw everyone, welcome to another great show coming to you Live from Virginia. Tonight folks, we are gonna be seeing Shelton Benjamin and Triple H in action alongside Trish Stratus as they take on The Revolution of Matt Hardy, Robert Conway and the Women's Champion Lita. Also tonight, the man who last week changed who he is and reannounced himself as 'The Mercenary' Nick Dinsmore will be in action as well as 'The Master' Randy Orton taking on one member of the Arab-Americans Ansari. Plus folks, what about what we saw last week as we ended the show, we saw Damien on the phone and screaming about someone who is scheduled to be here tonight, but who is it?"

Highlight Reel!

The music then played as we saw the ring set up for the start of the show with the piece of furniture inside and the Jeritron 5000, as the countdown began and the pyros exploded as out walked to a huge pop 'Thje Ayatollah of Rock'N'Rolla' Chris Jericho as he posed at the top of the ramp and made his way down to the ring before climbing inside and taking hold of a mic as he got ready to host his very own Highlight Reel.

Jericho: "Welcome everyone to the Highlight Reel hosted by the most handsome man on Raw, yours truly Chris Jericho **POP**. And tonight, I have a special guest, someone who needs no introduction but I guess I should give one anyway. My guest is the man who last week walked out during a match, in fact he walked out during MY MATCH, and that, that is something that needs an explanation to. So JUNIOR, get your ass out here now and tell me what the hell your playing at, CHRIS BENOIT!"

The Rabid Wolverine's music hit and after a few seconds, out he walked dressed for action as he posed at the top of the stage area to a mixed reaction before he walked down to the ring and slid under the bottom rope and grabbed a mic off the stool inside the ring.

Jericho: "Now then, these people want to know, actually, I want to know what the hell you were playing at last week?"

Benoit: "You know Chris, these people may want to know, and you may want to know, but guess what, I don't feel like I have to explain myself, it's pretty damn obvious how you screwed me!"

Jericho stands in shock at this accusation and wondering what he was talking about.

Jericho: "I screwed you? I SCREWED YOU? Well please, enlighten us as to how I 'allegedly' screwed you?"

Benoit: "You know what you did, you remember what happened!"

Jericho: "What I did? Well pardon me for saying this but I was not the one who walked out on his tag team partner in an important match. Do you remember that Chris? Do you remember that we could have had another shot at facing The Problem Solvers at 'Unleashed' live on Pay Per View? Instead, because of you, we lost and now Triple H and Shelton Benjamin are gonna get our title shots!"

Benoit: "Look, the problem around here is you Chris, don't you remember what happened before that match? Don't you remember the savage beating I took backstage, and where were you eh? Where were you when I was getting attacked by Triple H backstage, you were nowhere to be seen Chris, NOWHERE!"

Jericho: "What? I can't believe your saying this, I was locked in that locker room because Shelton blocked that door so I couldn't escape. That's where I was, you know that I had your back every time we walked out to this ring, but you Chris, your nothing more than a no good piece of garbage."

Benoit suddenly dropped the mic and went face to face with Jericho as the crowd popped expecting a fight, but after a moment Benoit just backed up and moved to the ropes and started to walk through them when Jericho walked over and grabbed Benoit's arm and pulled him. It was then that hell broke loose as Benoit got dragged back in and let fly with a right hand smashing against Jericho who dropped to the mat, before Benoit got down and layed some more right hands taking Jericho out.

Benoit then stood on his feet and picked up the stool placed in the ring, as Jericho was coming to and got to his feet only to turn around and be met by a smash of the stool to the head knocking him down and out as the stool broke up. Benoit then carried on smashing the set up as officials ran down and attempted to stop him as he tore the piece of furniture apart and then grabbed the other stool and smashed it into the Jeritron 5000 as the screen smashed as we headed to our first break of the night with officials trying to resume proper order.

OR: 93.7%

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Tonight's Main Event?

As we returned, we saw a promo of what was to become tonight's Main Event match.

Coach: "Welcome back everyone and as you can see, during the break we had news that tonight's Main Event has been signed by Damien after what just took place and it will feature Chris Benoit teaming up with the 'Allah Champion, 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan as they take on Chris Jericho and his tag team partner tonight, the man he helped bring to the company 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane. What a night this is gonna turn out to be."

OR: 59.5%

Coach: "Well we are ready for our first match tonight folks, and we saw last week the change that the man that used to be known as Eugene go through, let's take a look."

Flashback:

The Mercenary?: "For those of you who don't know me, for those of you who have never seen the real me, then let me introduce myself, my name is.... Nick Dinsmore. Well, that time has now gone. You can shout that name all you want, but as far as I care, EUGENE IS DEAD!! **HEAT** It's the end of an era for a pathetic character that you people laughed at, you made fun of him, you thought because he was stupid that you could play tricks and make him look a fool. Well the fool was on me wasn't it, eh? For this past year I was made to look a fool by one man, this one man did everything in his power to kill my wrestling career. But it didn't work. And now, now I can do what I am paid to do, I can wear what I want to wear, I can be who I really am, I can cause the real pain that I love to give, I can hunt the hunted, now you can respect me for who I am.... my name is 'The Mercenary' Nick Dinsmore.... remember my NAAAAMMMEEEEEEEE!"

'The Mercenary' vs Val Venis

Val Venis was first out to a warm reception as he posed on the turnbuckle for the fans before removing his towel and finding a beautiful woman in the crowd to hand it over to before he waited for his opponent. Some new music then hit and Venis stood looking up at the ramp as no one seemed to show up. Suddenly, from behind running through the crowd and over the barrier we caught sight of 'The Mercenary' Nick Dinsmore wearing camouflage gear and slid in the ring throwing a small bag to the side of the ring as he went and took down Venis with a shot from behind as the ref called for the bell to kick the match off.

The fans give some heat at Dinsmore for his sneak attack as he picked Venis up and started to work him over inside the ring with precise execution of each move. A whip to the turnbuckle was followed up by a running clothesline in the corner a few moments later which Venis was ready for having given time to get himself ready as he raised his feet and smashed them into Dinsmore who collapsed down on the mat. Venis saw an opportunity as he climbed out the ropes, and up onto the top turnbuckle as he posed ready to fly off but as he flew through the air, Dinsmore rolled out the way and Venis crashed down hard.

Dinsmore got to his feet and looked down on Venis rolling around in pain, before he picked him up, placed his head between his arm and body and got set as he hit a vicious DDT as Venis's head crashed down and he did a 180 over landing on his back as Dinsmore made a cover, and the ref counted the pinfall for a victory to 'The Mercenary' Nick Dinsmore.

After the match, the ref was checking on Venis as Dinsmore walked over and picked up his small bag he brought with him, as he opened it up and pulled out a stick which the fans soon realised what it was. Dinsmore put it in front of his face admiring it as he hit a switch and the electricity ran through it proving the fans thought it was a shock stick.

He took hold of a mic and walked over as the ref jumped up and went to stop him, but he went to attack the ref who jumped out the ring and away for safety as Dinsmore got down on his front lying on the mat looking at a beaten Val Venis.

Dinsmore: "Val, you still with me, hey **slaps Venis's face to wake him up more** Val. Listen up and listen good, because I will only say this once. I want you to remember who I am, I want you to remember my name Val, my name is 'The Mercenary' Nick Dinsmore, REMEMBER BY NAME VAL!"

With that, Dinsmore hit the shock stick into Venis's body as he shook at the electricity running through his body as Dinsmore seemed to take pleasure of causing pain on Venis before he stopped, got to his feet and smiled down on his target.

Winners: The Mercenary

MR: 49.4%

MQ: 73.9%

OR: 65.2%

The Taxman Is Coming?

After the match and assault, the titantron showed a video advertising an upcoming superstar coming to Raw soon.

We see a rather posh neighbourhood, as the camera pans around the beautiful houses and then zooms down on one particular house. The camera then continues as it zooms inside the house through the window and we see a family sat down at the table looking rather snobby as there is a knock at the door.

The father stands up, excuses himself and walks over before opening the door.

Taxman: "Hi, I think you know why I'm here?"

Father: "No? Who are you?"

Taxman: "Well, I'm from the Tax Office, you remember them don't you? **Father is seen taking a gulp** Oh that's right, you don't seem you've been swindling your taxes for the past 20 years, I guess so you can enjoy this fancy house, in this nice neighbourhood, all paid for out of money you should have been paying in taxes."

Father: "Well, I, well......"

Taxman: "Well nothing, you have approximately 30 seconds to hand over **checks his clipboard** Ten Million Dollars or else, we'll have to do something about it."

Father: "But I don't have Ten Million. Where am I supposed to find that in 30 seconds?"

Taxman: "Actually, time's up. Ok guys, he's all yours."

The Taxman steps aside as a group of men in black push past the father and grab the family dragging them towards the door and to the outside as the father is followed being pulled out screaming. The mother is in shock as the kids are seen crying.

As we see the family being dragged down the pathway, the Taxman signs some paper and then hands it to the father.

Taxman: "Since you can't pay up, then we now own all your possesions and assets in yours and your family's name including this house and everything inside it. Now if you don't mind, would you guys please escort the gentleman off the Taxman's Private property!"

The guys in black pick the father up and drag him down the path as the Taxman walks inside his newly owned house and shuts the door behind him.

A video message is displayed on the screen:

"The Taxman is coming to the WWE!"

We then return as we hear a knock on the door of the same house, as the Taxman opens it to show a small girl **daughter of father previously kicked out** as she looks up at the Taxman.

Girl: "Please sir, could I have my teddy bear, it's in my room!"

The Taxman stands for a moment wondering about it, then bends over and goes to speak to the small girl.

Taxman: "NO. And besides, it's NOT YOUR ROOM anymore kid."

The door then slams on the little girl as we hear her crying as the Taxman turns around and smiles at his action as he says his final words.

Taxman: "Damn, I love my job!"

OR: 57.1%

Matt Hardy, Lita & Robert Conway vs Triple H, Trish Stratus & Shelton Benjamin

As we returned we found Lita, Robert Conway and Matt Hardy stood in the ring awaiting their opponents as the music hit 'Its time to play the game' and out walked ready for action, Triple H, Shelton Benjamin and Trish Stratus. They walked down to the ring and climbed inside as Shelton and Trish taunted their opponents as Triple H continued his 'trademark' entrance of spitting water out on the ring apron before climbing inside.

The match eventually got underway with Shelton and Conway kicking it off, with Conway taking some early control only for Shelton to use some excellent technical ability to reverse some actions and take control back to his side as he tagged in Triple H who came in on an open wide Conway and continued the assault keeping in control while at times playing to the crowd.

Triple H made a mistake though, playing to the fans allowing Conway to attack and send Triple H to the ropes and into a backdrop as he was able to get over and make the tag to Matt Hardy. Hardy got in and the two started to go at it with Hardy taking the control laying right shots to Triple H who staggered back before sent to the turnbuckles hard. Hardy then kicked Triple H in the gut and went for the Twist of Fate only for Trish Stratus to jump in and jump on the back of Hardy, but it wasn't much help as Hardy let go of Triple H and just walked back a bit as Lita jumped in and grabbed Trish by the hair, throwing her over Matt's body and crashing onto the mat. Lita then jumped on top and started to bang Trish's head against the mat as the two started rolling about in the ring before rolling to the outside crashing down.

Inside the ring, Shelton Benjamin jumped in the ring and went to attack Hardy only for Conway to jump over the top rope and attack Shelton before he could do anything as a whip to the ropes and a clothesline sent both men over to the opposite end of where Trish and Lita were as all four continued their fights against their opponents.

Inside the ring this allowed time for Triple H to get back to his feet as Matt Hardy turned around and he got met by a kick to the gut and a Pedigree to Matt Hardy as he covered and picked up the three count and victory from the referee. Outside the ring Trish Stratus sent Lita to the ground with a chick kick, while Shelton sent Conway crashing into the steps before both jumped into the ring and celebrated their victory with Triple H as all their hands got rasied for the victory heading into the next break.

Winners: Triple H, Trish Stratus & Shelton Benjamin

MR: 74.3%

MQ: 67.0%

OR: 77.4%

AD BREAKS

Confrontation?

After the break we come back and see what took place during it as Triple H, Shelton Benjamin and Trish Stratus celebrated in the ring. Suddenly, the music hit and out walked the current WWE World Tag Team Champions, The Problem Solvers Batista and Tyson Tomko. They walked down to the ring and climbed inside going face to face with Triple H and Shelton Benjamin with no one blinking or stepping away at first.

The look was intense before Triple H and Shelton backed up slightly, as they climbed out the ring and walked around as Trish stood waiting with a mic handing it over to Triple H.

HHH: "Guys, you just saw what we are capable of, wether it's three on three, two on two or one on one, it doesn't matter to us what match we're in. But come Sunday 1st January, New Years Day, we're gonna see some new World Tag Team Champions being crowned, in the Greatest Athlete in the history of this business Shelton Benjamin, and the World's Greatest World Heavyweight Champion in History me, Triple H. You got 20 days guys, 20 days to enjoy those titles as much as you can, because on January 1st, the past is coming back to haunt this company, it's gonna shake things up around here to what it used to be like."

Triple H dropped the mic as they walked up the ramp and backstage leaving The Problem Solvers wondering what he was talking about!

OR: 71.8%

A Statement?

After the video finished playing, the music hit and the crowd popped big time as out walked the World Heavyweight Champion, Christian carrying his title over his shoulder dressed in jeans and an open shirt as he stopped at the top and looked on in distance at the fans in the audience before tapping his chest with his hand and pointing to all his Peeps in the audience before he made his way down to the ring and climbed inside. He then climbed all four turnbuckles and posed for the fans with his title before stepping down and taking hold of a mic getting ready to speak.

Christian: "To all my Peep's I have a personal message, over the years you have backed me from being with my Tag Team partner Edge, **Heat**, to being a member of the Brood, boy that was a best seller eh? **POP**, to my time as Captain Charisma and now, as your World Heavyweight Champion. **POP** There have been some low points, there have been some high points, like the TLC matches **pop**, but my promise to each and every Peep in this building is that I am your champion, and no one, not Damien, not Randy Orton, and not even Kane is gonna take this title away from me. **POP** Let me tell you guys, the only way you can take this title out of my hands, is by stealing it out of my dead hands because Captain Charisma don't go down without a fight. Now in just a couple of weeks I have to face Kane in a match to defend my World Heavyweight Championship title. Kane, I've watched you lately, and I have to say I was very impressed. I mean, after all it's not often we see you being bossed around by a woman is it. I guess you must enjoy it, all them handcuffs, all them chains, I guess we know what you think when people say S & M. **pop** Well Kane, just a couple of weeks and we will get down to some action, but hey, not the kind of action you seem to enjoy **winks at camera to a small pop**. Kane, you have a destiny in this ring, not to beat up loads of guys, but to get your ass whooped by the World Heavyweight Champion, Captain Charisma Christian **POP** Coz that's, how I roll!"

Christian went to climb out the ring when he stopped.

OR: 85.3%

The Options?

Suddenly, Kane's music hit and Christian climbed back in the ring getting ready for him when out walked to his shock none other than Kane's Manager Maria. She stood at the top of the ramp area carrying a black whip, and dressed in black leather looking extremely sexy as she looked around at the fans and then made her way down to the ring before climbing inside and taking hold of a second mic.

Christian: "So Maria, looks like you have been to a fancy dress party, where you go? Sluts-R-Us? **POP**"

Maria: "That's very funny Christian, but I am here for one reason, you see, me and Kane have been talking and we have come up with a deal which we think you may be interested in?"

Christian: "A deal for me? Wow, like, that must be the first time Kane has ever come up with something, which I'm sure you know all about"

Maria: "Look Christian, I'm here because we have something for you, you see in just a couple of weeks time, my man Kane will walk down to this ring and destroy every inch of you inside this ring, now the way we see it, you have two options. One, you can let this happen and watch first hand at the Monster Kane destroy you and if your lucky, if your very lucky then people may still be able to recognise you after it's over, but I can't guarantee that Christian, you see once Kane gets going, he doesn't stop until he's got the job done and even I can't stop him!"

Christian: "That's interesting, I guess then that explains why he was late at a house show this week, I suppose he couldn't rise to the occasion as they say **pop** and of course he won't leave until he got it up. But moving on away from your sordid lives, that first option don't really appeal to me, so what's behind the second door?"

Maria: "The second option, is that we finish this right now, inside this ring. You hand over that belt to me, my man Kane is happy and then has no reason to want to kill you, and in return, I may, just may, do something special for you!"

Maria tries acting sexy by running her finger over her tongue and then down her body as Christian looks on.

Christian: "So let me get this right, Option number #1 is that we meet at Unleashed, live on Pay Per View, your man Kane walks down to this ring, beats me up, takes my title and leaves me in a bloody state?"

Maria: "That's one option yes!"

Christian: "Ok, and the second Option is that I'm so scared, I hand over the title to you right now, you give it to Kane, and I mean the title not something else **pop**, and then Kane leaves me alone."

Maria: "Yes, and I can make you very very happy Christian, I'm sure we can come to some agreement"

Christian: "Hmm, sounds interesting, let me think. **Stands thinking for a moment** I tell you what, how about we go with option number #3?"

Maria: "There is no option #3 didn't you hear me?"

Christian: "Yes, I heard you, and I like Option #3. That's I meet Kane at Unleashed live on Pay Per View, and then I whoop Kane's ass all around that arena **POP** and successfully defend my World Heavyweight Championship title. I think I'll go with that option, you see, I don't really like Number #1, i mean, it would leave such a stain on my wrestling gear, and as for number #2, well, I really like this title and besides, that may be how you and Kane like doing business, you know you sleeping around with strangers, but hey Maria, that's not... HOW I ROLL!"

Christian taps his title over his shoulder and drops the mic as he climbs out the ring and walks back up the ramp as Maria takes a huff inside the ring and starts banging her feet on the floor screaming at Christian not taking option #2.

OR: 62.6%

Unleashed?

A video aired next advertising the upcoming Pay Per View live on Sunday 1st January 2006.

**Footage shows Christian capturing the title at 'No Escape' beating Randy Orton.**

Voiceover: "For some, they are on a road to a new beginning..."

**Footage shows Kane's destruction of both Eugene and Simon Dean**

Voiceover: "For others, their path leads to what they make...."

**Footage shows Christian looking up at Kane as his next contender to defend his title a few weeks back**

Voiceover: "When two worlds collide..."

**Footage shows Kane laying down on a long concrete slab as he is chained up securely."

Voiceover: "Make sure that the beast, doesn't come..."

**Footage shows Kane's eyes opening up quickly, before his arms explode the chains he is locked up in as he breaks free**

Voiceover: "Unleashed!"

**Footage shows the title of the upcoming pay per view**

Voiceover: "Call your local operator and order WWE Unleashed live on Pay Per View and kick off the new year in style on Sunday 1st January 2006!"

OR: 60.8%

[AD BREAKS]

'The Master Randy Orton w/ Stacy Keibler vs Ansari

This was a very simple match to keep Randy Orton in shape hoping to claim his rematch soon as he faces off against 'Ansari', and he picked up an easy win by hitting an RKO on his opponent for the victory.

Winners: 'The Master' Randy Orton

MR: 58.6%

MQ: 80.5%

OR: 67.3%

Next Week Live on Raw?

A promo aired next of what's coming up next week as a signed deal hyped up by Coach on commentary.

Coach: "Folks, how about this, coming up next week Live on Raw we are gonna see one half of the Tag Team Champions in action as Tyson Tomko will go one on one with Shelton Benjamin. **Promo shows the match made on the screen** Also folks, get this match just announced. Next week Kane will be teaming up with Randy Orton and they will be facing Christian and a tag team partner of his choosing. **Promos shows on screen of the match** That is gonna be one night next week and you'd have to be a fool to miss it."

OR: 62.0%

Chris Benoit & 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan vs Chris Jericho & 'The Real HBK' Michael Shane

The main event featured the two men who had been tag team partners just last week but with one man walking out on his partner, things had to come to blows as it showed at the top of tonights Raw. Chris Jericho had been teamed up with 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane who he had helped bring to Raw after his very short retirement, and would go up against Chris Benoit and the current 'Allah' Champion 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan who Shane would be set to face at the 'Unleashed' ppv.

The match started with Jericho and Hassan kicking it off with Benoit getting nervous about starting the match with Jericho who was gunning for him. Jericho took the early advantage in his match using some good techinical moves and quick tags with Shane before a poke to the eyes on Shane allowed Hassan to make a tag to Benoit who came in with chops to Shane sending him crashing down followed by quick elbows down and almost a three count immediately but for a kick out. Benoit continued the destruction of Shane as he teased Jericho about walking out on him which allowed Hassan to help Benoit double team Shane when the ref got distracted by Jericho attempting to get his hands on Benoit.

After a short while of dominating the match Hassan got careless and Jericho was able to distract him long enough for Shane to recover and Hassan turned to be met by some Sweet Chin Music of his own as Hassan just fell backwards down hard like a tree trunk. Shane was too hurt though to make a cover, and instead he slowly crawled over to make a tag to Jericho who jumped in just as Hassan had reached Benoit who jumped in and the crowd popped as the two former best friends finally got together in the ring.

Jericho and Benoit went at it with fists to each other before Jericho took the early showdown and stunned Benoit back to the ropes, before whipping him to the other set and coming back but as Jericho ducked, Benoit hit a big boot to the face sending Jericho back against the ropes. Benoit came off the other set of ropes and ran at Jericho who ducked down and Benoit crashed over the top to the outside of the floor hard. On the other side Shane clotheslined Hassan over the top rope and out.

The referee lost total control as the two men stood in the ring as their opponents slowly climbed to their feet on the outside. Jericho and Shane looked at each other before looking at their enemies outside, and give themselves a high five in the air before running to opposite sides of the ring off the ropes and over to their respective opponents ends as Michael Shane flew over the top rope crashing onto Muhammad Hassan as they both went down in a pile, while Jericho flew through the middle and top rope crashing hard into Chris Benoit as all four men landed back on the mat outside as the crowd popped at this double high flying move through and over the ropes.

The referee inside the ring didn't know what to do at first before he started to count, and all four eventually found their feet again but it turned into an all out brawl as Hassan got chased over the crowd barrier and through the fans to the backstage area by Michael Shane, while, Jericho and Benoit fought up the ramp and through the curtain as the ref reached a ten count and called for the bell as Lillian Garcia announced a double countout resulting in a draw.

Winners: Draw (Double Countout)

MR: 74.3%

MQ: 78.6%

OR: 83.0%

The Arrival Of?

After the match, as the fight continued with officials trying to break it up backstage, we saw the backstage of the parking lot as in drove a large black limo with windows blacked out so we couldn't see who it was, before it pulled over into a space and stopped.

The camera just stayed there until it's view changed and we saw inside the GM's office as Damien and Miss Jenna were sat on the couch. Suddenly, a knock at the door happened and Damien asked them to enter, as a backstage official walked in.

Official: "Sir, they've arrived in the parking lot."

Damien: "Thank you, you may leave now. **Official leaves office as Damien turns to Miss Jenna** It looks like we have some business to take care of. I can't believe they actually had the nerve to still turn up. Let's get this over with quickly ok. Come on!"

Damien and Miss Jenna stood up as Miss Jenna put her arm through Damien's and they walked out the office and down the corridor towards the ring arm in arm as we headed to our final break.

OR: 61.7%

[AD BREAKS]

Where Is He?

As we returned we found Damien stood in the ring holding a mic as Miss Jenna stood behind him.

Damien: "So the time has come, last week I received the news that someone is coming to Raw, and no matter what I said, no matter how much pressure I seemed to put on them, and how much I threatened them that if they did turn up, then they would end up just the same as someone else. No matter, I always enjoy giving pain to those that need it, so let's hear it, let's hear why you have come to my show, to RAW!"

The crowd waited as Damien stood in the ring awaiting who it was, with the crowd wondering when after a moment, some music hit and the crowd popped as out walked to their theme, none other than the 'Billion Dollar Princess' Stephanie McMahon. She walked out dressed in a business suit and made her way down to the ring with a pop from the fans as she walked up the steps and between the ropes inside as Damien just stood there and gave a small grin at who it was who came. Stephanie walked over and took hold of a mic.

Damien: "You know, I heard the rumours, I read all the reports on the net, I listened to the people who said it would be you turning up Steph, but to be honest, I didn't believe it would be. I mean, why would you come to Raw, why would you come to my show and actually want to go face to face with the man who destroyed your own father. **Steph doesn't look happy at hearing this statement**. I mean Steph, I thought they might have sent someone with some, what they say, Testicular Fortitude, not some two bit hussy who gets change from a dollar."

Stephanie: "Damien, let's cut all the bullshit and get on with this **POP**. You know why I'm here, it's not to hear all this crap coming out of your mouth, all those insults, all those snide remarks about me and my family. I am here for one reason, and I am not leaving until I get the answer."

Damien: "Answer Steph, well you could be waiting a long time for an answer you like. Stephanie McMahon, the Billion Dollar Whore, the woman who puts shame to the business of Wrestling, the woman who's father couldn't keep his hands to himself in the past eh Steph? I'm surprised he didn't even go further and try it on with you!"

Stephanie snaps at the sick thought Damien just gave everyone, as she slaps Damien's face hard with a thud that is heard around the arena.

Damien's face snaps around at the slap, as he takes his hand and rubs his cheek which seems to have left a red mark on his face as he turns back to Stephanie and speaks.

Damien: "That one Steph, that one I'll give you for free. Now let's move on, why are you here Steph, I mean as far as I can see, there is no reason."

Stephanie: "The reason, is because I want to know exactly where he is."

Damien: "Where he is? Where who is Steph? Oh, you mean that piece of garbage, that man who I destroyed some time ago and had him committed to a mental institute, you mean the man who tried to kill me when I was just a kid and helped destroy my whole life, that trash you call your father?"

Stephanie: "I want to know where he is Damien, and I want to know right now. You can say what you want about him, but I back everything he did, my family backs every decision he made because what he did, he did for the best, and that includes what he did to you and your mother!"

Damien: "Oh, that hurts Steph, that really does. But nevermind, I'll get over it I guess, so you wanna know the truth eh Steph, you wanna really know where I am keeping your dear old father. Well, he's probably closer than you think, in fact, he's just an arm's throw away from where you reside Steph, there's a hint for you. **laughs** Now then, let's get down to some action involving you. I don't know if they told you Steph, but I told them to warn you that if you came tonight then you would be joining him. Do you want to join him Steph, do you really wanna end up with your father?"

Stephanie: "Look Damien, I came here in good spirit, Im not looking for trouble, Im not looking to do anything else but find my father and take him home with his family where he belongs."

Damien: "Where he belongs, where he belongs Steph? Where he belongs is on a mortuary slab laying face down DEAD! That's where he belongs Steph, that's where he should be right now."

Stephanie doesn't like hearing another remark about her father as she brings her arm back and is ready to snap it into Damien's face when as she attempts to bring it forward, she gets it held back as we see Miss Jenna holding onto her arm. Stephanie turns and looks at Miss Jenna as she pulls her arm away from her and goes face to face with Miss Jenna as the crowd pop at two fierce women looking into each other.

Damien: "Oh Steph, I don't think you have met my beautiful friend have you, Miss Jenna, give a warm welcome to Stephanie McMahon will you!"

With that said, the crowd expected a catfight to start up, but instead they popped as Miss Jenna grabbed each side of Stephanie's face and for a moment kissed her on the lips as Stephanie tried to stuggle free and did before she moved to a corner and almost started to try and throw up in disgust as Miss Jenna moves to Damien and whispers something in his ear as he smiles. Meanwhile Stephanie tries wiping the taste from her mouth.

OR: 78.7%

Catfight?

With Stephanie still in disgust, and Miss Jenna stood at Damien's side he began to speak again.

Damien: "Come on Steph, I'm sure you liked that, after all I hear you go down for anyone. **Smiles** You know Steph, Miss Jenna has come up with a good idea, since you still came here after all the warnings I gave you, after everything I said you would suffer if you turned up then I think you deserve some kind of punishment, something that fits the bill shall we say, and whats better than to see you make a fool of yourself. Therefore, since you got uninvited this week, next week I am inviting you to come back, **Steph looks on wondering what he's talking about** Im inviting you back so you can take part in a match. Next week it will be Stephanie McMahon taking on.... Miss Jenna in a Catfight. **Steph looks on in shock** Oh, and Steph my dear, if you don't turn up next week Live on Raw, then I will have to say those dreaded two words I said to your mother not long ago. YOUR FIRED!"

Damien smiles with Miss Jenna as they climb out the ring and walk up the ramp as their music plays.

The show ends with the two of them stood at the top of the ramp looking down on a disgusted and upset Stephanie McMahon as she stands in the ring still in shock at having to come back next week to appear in a Catfight match as we ended the show.

OR: 61.6%

Overall Rating: 58.2%

Live from Virginia

December 12th 2005

At the end of last week's show, the owner of Raw and the WWE, Damien, received a shocking phone call informing him that someone will be on their way to Raw this week. Who will be arriving at Raw and why is Damien afraid? Is this the beginning of the end of Damien's dynasty as we saw last week another face to face moment between Damien and Randy Orton who was upset at being informed he will have to wait for his rematch with the World Heavyweight Champion Christian.

Also this week's show will kick off with Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel. Jericho's guest will be the man who walked out on their Number #1 Tag Team title shot last week, Canada's own Chris Benoit. What will happen when these two lock horns in the ring and will the confrontation lead to some answers to questions that host Chris Jericho wants to know on why he was left to defend himself against two men.

Last week saw the re-debut of the man who was formely known as 'Eugene' in the newly renamed 'The Mercenary' Nick Dinsmore who made his presence felt in the ring informing everyone to remember his name. This week he will face Val Venis in the ring but will everyone remember his name after the match is over or will he be a one-hit wonder?

Triple H and Shelton Benjamin are headed to 'Unleashed' Live on Pay Per View to battle for the World Tag Team Titles against holders 'The Problem Solvers'. While Batista and Tomko get some time off, but will be at the arena, Triple H and Shelton will be teaming up with one of the greatest women's Champions in the history of the WWE, Trish Stratus as they are set to face 'The Revolution' of Matt Hardy, Robert Conway and Lita. It has been rumoured that Triple H also has a message for 'The Problem Solvers'.

We are only a few weeks away from the next big Pay Per View being held by Raw, 'WWE Unleashed'. With the Main Event already set, what will Christian have to say about his upcoming opponent Kane who is now alligned with Maria. We understand Kane is not in the arena tonight, but Maria will be and is set to have a few chosen words with Christian about his title defence.

All this, plus 'The Taxman' has sent another message who is set to debut soon on Raw.

Tune in this Monday Night at 9pm to see a great night LIVE on Raw from Virginia.

Confirmed Matches:

Six Person Tag Team Match:

Lita/Matt Hardy/Robert Conway vs Trish Stratus/Triple H/Shelton Benjamin

Randy Orton w/ Stacy Keibler vs Ansari

'The Mercenary' Nick Dinsmore vs Val Venis

Live From Maryland

Monday 5th December 2005

Attendance: 2,849

TV Audience: 876,800 viewers (down by 18,595)

The show kicked off with an opening montage of what took place last week, it showed Damien announcing that 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane would face Arab-American Ansari this week, while Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho lost in their rematch with the WWE World Tag Team Champions The Problem Solvers. Followed was Jim Ross being attacked in the ring by Damien before being fired. It ended with footage showing Triple H backstage threatening Shelton Benjamin that if he wanted to impress people on Raw, he should make a Huge Impact. During the Triple H vs Ric Flair (in his final match in the company), Shelton Benjamin interfered and cost Flair the match before attacking him laying him out in the centre of the ring with Triple H looking on smiling.

We then headed to the credits before the show kicked off with a scanned view of the audience before joining our 'new' lead announcer of Raw, Jonathan Coachman.

Coach: "Welcome to a brand new Raw, welcome to a great new Raw as a matter of fact with a great new host. My name is Jonathan Coachman but you can all call me 'Coach' and as you can see I am here alone thanks to the incredible and finally I have to say dismissal of Mr 'Bah Gawd' himself Jim Ross last week at the hands of Damien. This is a new era alright and we have an action packed show for you. Tonight, Ansari will face the Number #1 contender for the 'Allah' Championship belt in 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane. Also, Kane is here this week after that shocking announcement at the end of last week that it will be Kane taking on the New World Heavyweight Champion Christian at Unleashed Live on Pay Per View. Not only that, but after the shocking end to the career of Ric Flair at the hands of two men, well those two men are here tonight and I understand will be in action and they are Shelton Benjamin and Triple H. *The eerie music kicks in** But it looks like The Boss Damien is planning on coming out here."

The Price of a Champion?

The eerie music played as the lights dimmed down and out walked the Owner of the WWE and Raw, Damien accompanied as ever by the beautiful Miss Jenna. The two stood at the top of the ring taking in the heat of the fans before making their way down and climbing in the ring. Miss Jenna walked over and took hold of a mic from Lillian Garcia almost snatching it out of her hands before handing it over to Damien but giving a staring glance back at Lillian.

Damien: "Last week, you all payed witness to someone, to someone who has achieved his dream, someone who finally reached the top of that ladder and grabbed the most precious prize in this industry, the World Heavyweight Championship Belt. You all payed witness to your new champion, the man who defeated Randy Orton in one of the most brutal matches ever to take place in this company, your champion Christian **POP**. Well Christian, you reached the top, but you know what happens when you get to the top? There is only one direction for you, and that is down! **heat** Last week, I promised you something, I promised that you had to make the right choice but you didn't do that did you Christian, you took the opportunity once again to think you are beyond it all now that you are holding that title. Well the egg was on your face wasn't it Christian, when after you failed to join me, when you disrespected who I am and what I have achieved in this company, I DESTROYED VINCE MCMAHON!!!! Well Christian, you must now pay the price of being these zombies champion **Heat** These people don't care about you, they don't care if you are holding that title or not, all they care about is coming here, sitting on their cheap seats **heat**, eating them large burgers, fries and drinks making them all fat, **HEAT** all these people care about is watching the greatest man in the world, ME! **HEAT** Christian, you have just about three weeks to plan your funeral, beause at 'Unleashed' live on Pay Per View the world will pay witness to a destruction so violent, that the match may even get pulled off the air when my Creature, my Monster, My Destructive Machine will tear through you in Kane! Christian, count down the days, tick tock, tick tock, do you hear that Christian, the time counts down, the sand in the hourglass speckles through dropping down counting the time you have left to fulfill your destiny"

Damien smiles at the thought of Christian being destroyed by Kane.

OR: 93.7%

The Rematch?

As Damien stood in the ring, along with Miss Jenna looking pretty, some music started and out walked to a mixed reaction from the fans the delightfull 'Stacy Keibler'. She made her way down to the ring and climbed inside before taking hold of a mic.

Damien: "What are you doing here Stacy?"

Stacy: "Damien, I was sent here ahead of Randy, he sent me here because he needs you to make the rematch, you know what match he wants?"

Damien: "I thought I told him to think about it? I told him, don't rush into this, think about what you are doing. He isn't ready for his rematch clause to come into effect yet, he doesn't understand the bigger picture here, the plan I have for him to recapture that title again."

Stacy: "Look, he may not know your plan, and I don't even know what you have planned, so why don't you enlighten us?"

Damien: "Stacy, just look at the ending, look at what will happen down the line, don't think or worry about how he gets there, or even when, just tell him to think about the bigger picture. And that bigger picture is to have Randy Orton back at the top of the game, to be the World Heavyweight Champion again. So, Im gonna let you know Stacy, his request for his rematch clause to come into effect and face Christian at our next Pay Per View, well, tell him it has been declined, for now. If he has a problem with that, then tell him to come and see me, inform him that if he has a problem, not to send a woman to do a mans job, tell him to come.. HIMSELF!"

Damien drops the mic and walks back off up the ramp alongside Miss Jenna as Stacy Keibler is left standing in the ring looking worried about what Randy Orton's mood is gonna be in when he arrives.

OR: 78.9%

AD BREAKS

Coach: "Welcome back everyone and what a way we kicked off Raw tonight, the owner of the company, Damien made it clear that at 'Unleashed' live on pay per view, Kane would tear Christian apart, what a night that is gonna be. Also, we heard from Stacy Keibler who asked Damien for Orton to get his rematch against Christian but it was denied, I wonder what his reaction will be when he arrives here tonight. But what about this folks, coming up right now we have the Women's Champion Lita taking on the woman she beat for the title Ameera in a non-title match."

Lita vs Ameera

Ameera came out accompanied by 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan while Lita came out to a big pop accompanied by Matt Hardy. The match was short with Ameera using several cheating methods to try and pick up a quick victory with Hassan doing all he can to help her win the match and regain her title shot, but it came down to Hassan arguing with the ref on the apron, as Matt Hardy jumped in, whipped Ameera around and hit a Twist of Fate on her, before Lita climbed to the top of the turnbuckles and hit a Moonsault onto Ameera and covered for the pinfall as the ref turned around leaving Hassan and Ameera in the ring angry at the defeat as Lita celebrated with her Women's Championship making her way up the ramp with Matt Hardy to a pop from the fans.

Winners: Lita

MR: 68.4%

MQ: 65.0%

OR: 71.0%

The Assault?

Backstage we found Chris Benoit leaving his locker room as Chris Jericho is left inside. Benoit closes the door behind him and walks off down the corridor before turning the corner when out of nowhere he takes a vicious shot to the head. Benoit goes down as we turn and see Shelton Benjamin stood outside Jericho's locker room door and places a chair under the handle which obstructs anyone from getting out as the door handle is tried by Jericho inside and he starts shouting out what is going on.

Over at the end of the corridor, another chair shot comes crashing down on Chris Benoit's back before one final one to his head as Benoit is left unconciouss in the middle of the corridor as we see none other than Triple H stood above clutching onto the chair smiling at his actions as Shelton walked up and joined him.

HHH: "I guess tonight's Number #1 Contenders Tag Team Match, just became a Handicap Match."

Shelton: "Hit them first, before they hit you right."

HHH: "That's right Shelton, your learning fast. Remember, do unto them as they would do unto you. That's the nature of the Game!"

Triple H drops the chair down on Benoits beaten and unconciouss body before walking off with Shelton Benjamin down the corridor and out of sight as officials run down after seeing Benoit lying there and shout back for medical help.

OR: 74.9%

The Taxman Is Coming?

A video is played next over the titantron, indicating a Wrestler coming to Raw soon!

'We see a nice small but downridden town, as the camera zooms around it before scanning down onto a small lower class house which is just barely being held up. Suddenly, we are inside as a fat guy is sat on his couch eating potato chips and watching wrestling when their is a knock at the door. At first he's too lazy to move, until another knock at the door but louder and eventually he slowly (seems he is quite large in size), gets to his feet wearing just some tracksuit bottoms and a dirty old grey vest as he stands up and chips fall out of the cracks of his top onto the dirty floor.

The door opens and we see the guy looking at the camera up and down as it is placed in the eyes of the person at the other end.

Taxman: "Evening sir, I have a notice here of unpaid Taxes since, let me see, **the camera looks down as we see a clipboard and paper being lifted up** ahh, there we go, since 1968."

Fat Guy: "What, well, hmmm, well, I have been ill."

Taxman: "Is that so? Well I'm afraid... THATS NO EXCUSE FATSO!! Here you go, your notice of eviction. You have about, 30 minutes to pack up your stuff and get the hell out of this house."

A piece of paper of eviction is handed over to the fat guy who looks at it confusingly.

Taxman: "What's wrong now, can't you read boy? Let me read it for you, it clearly states that you owe the Taxman Twenty Five Thousand Dollars in back payments, and if you don't have the money right here, right now, then I can take anything I want as downpayment. The remaning due over the next 7 days. You understand that don't you?"

Fat Guy: "Yes, but, I have nowhere else to go. I don't know anyone else or have any family."

Taxman: "Is that my problem? NO!!!! Now get your stuff and clear it fatso. TIME'S UP!"

We see a view of the fat guy carrying a luggage bag walking off up the roadway with his head down as we turn around to see 'The Taxman' Steven Richards dressed in a suit and tie, as he messes about with his tie making sure it's straight as he looks directly into the camera and speaks.

Taxman: "Damn, I love my job."

It then ends as a message is displayed over the screen.

"The Taxman is coming....... TO THE WWE"

OR: 57.1%

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The Destruction?

A video is played over the screen of what took place last week at the return of a new look Kane who was lead to the ring in handcuffs and a cover over his head by his new Manager, Maria. He then got unleashed onto Eugene who took a severe beating at the hands of Kane and had to be taken backstage with help from officials.

OR: 62.9%

Coach: "You all just saw what happened last week, well tonight, in fact right now Kane will be in action again as he goes one on one with Simon Dean and I have to feel sorry for Simon because I think this isn't a match he wanted to step into that ring for."

Kane w/ Maria vs Simon Dean

Another quick destruction match started with Simon Dean stood in the ring looking worried at having to face Kane. The pyros hit, and the new hard hitting music played as out walked once again Maria in black leather carrying a whip, as she dragged on a long chain which ran through the closed curtain and out walked the Beast Kane wearing a dog collar it was attached to and handcuffed. They walked down to the ring before Maria unlocked the handcuffs and the chain from Kane as he climbed up on the ring apron. Simon Dean tried to quickly attack as he sent Kane back to the outside before he got a chance to climb in, which seemed to upset Kane who turned his head and snarled at Simon Dean who gulped down hard and looked at maybe making a bad judgement.

Kane climbed in the ring as Simon Dean backed up to the ropes before turning and trying to escape only for Kane to grab a hold of his tights and pull him back in. Kane whipped him to the ropes and he came back to a vicious boot shot to the head knocking him down in the middle of the ring. Maria stood smiling on the outside before she cracked her whip and this seemed to send an instruction to Kane who picked Simon Dean up and picked him up above his body and turned him upside down before hitting a powerfull Tombstone on Dean who crashed to the mat unconciouss. The cover was made and the victory was sealed as the ref counted the three.

Maria then climbed in the ring and whispered something to Kane who gave one of his weird smiles of pleasure as he dragged Simon Dean over to the corner of the ring and climbed outside and removing one of the metal steps so it was in the middle of the path, before picking Dean up over his shoulder and walking over before climbing a few steps onto the top. He then whipped Dean upside down and hit another Tombstone but this time on top of the steel steps as Dean crashed down with medics and officials running down but unable to get to help him as Kane stood in the way.

A last crack of the whip was heard as Kane turned his attention to Lillian as he walked over, grabbed a mic off her as she crawled into the corner and made his way back into the ring before handing it over to Maria.

Winners: Kane w/ Maria

MR: 59.7%

MQ: 81.7%

OR: 64.4%

Coach: "Bah Gawd what a brutal beating, Dean is being carried away by medics after Kane totally destroyed him, and it looks like Maria is taking hold of a mic and getting ready to speak."

The Path Leads To You?

After the second week of severely beating his opponent, Kane stood in the ring as Maria took hold of a mic and got ready to speak on Kane's behalf.

Maria: "Christian. What you just saw is the carnage, the path of destuction, caused by my man, the man who will bring pain onto this company and anyone who steps into the ring with him. The man who will anhiliate any opponent, any time he chooses. At Unleashed, he will be brought in front of you and the world to see the power and glory that he holds within. At Unleashed, Christian, you will get down on your knees and pray to your lord that the beating you take, the destruction layed upon you will be quick. For the beast has finally been Unleashed upon you, and he will show No Mercy when he takes your soul."

Maria then walked over and placed the mic to Kane's mouth as he just screamed into it as he raised his arms and dropped them as the pyros of the ringposts exploded.

OR: 66.3%

Eugene Is Back?

After the short speech by Maria with Kane, we went to the parking lot where we found a car pull up and out stepped some strange looking man with a slightly shaved head. The man turned around dressed in camouflage gear and walked towards the doors as we saw none other than the man known as Eugene, but looking completely different.

Coach: "What? Who is that? Is that Eugene?"

OR: 61.2%

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The World Tag Team Champs?

A video aired as tribute to the current World Tag Team Champions 'The Problem Solvers' of Batista and Tyson Tomko who destroyed and beat everone in their path before advertising that their next opponents will be the winners of tonights Main Event, of either Chris Jericho & Chris Benoit or Triple H & Shelton Benjamin.

OR: 58.6%

The New Look?

As we returned to the ring, we found some music playing which hadn't been heard before and stood in the middle of the ring was none other than the man who was formerly known as Eugene but looked different with camouflage gear on and a slightly shaved head. He stood in the ring holding a mic as he got ready to speak.

Coach: "What has happened, that's Eugene alright but he has changed, look at him now."

Eugene?: "For those of you who don't know me, for those of you who have never seen the real me, then let me introduce myself, my name is.... Nick Dinsmore. **A chant of Eugene is heard around the arena** That's right, shout that name, scream it at me, that name that I was given, by a man who did everything he could to destroy my wrestling career. Whenever you shout that name, you make a mockery of who I am, you ridicule me for what I did. **Heat** Week after week I came out here, dressed in a stupid jacket, with pathetic curly hair, and acted like every other superstar that had stepped through that ring, from The Rock to Triple H. Well, that time has now gone. You can shout that name all you want, but as far as I care, EUGENE IS DEAD!! **HEAT** It's the end of an era for a pathetic character that you people laughed at, you made fun of him, you thought because he was stupid that you could play tricks and make him look a fool. Well the fool was on me wasn't it, eh? For this past year I was made to look a fool by one man, this one man did everything in his power to kill my wrestling career. But it didn't work, and you know why? Because I rose above him, I made this pathetic 'Eugene' character believable, I got you all to look at Eugene as an imbasile, a moron who made you all laugh at him but it also made this man money. The only problem was, I finally realised, I realised that it wasn't Eugene you were all laughing at, it was me, Nick Dinsmore, THE REAL ME! **HEAT** Well now that man has gone, you see, because I wouldn't get down and kiss his damn stinking rotten ass, that bastard Vince McMahon did everything he could to ruin me, to make me destroy what credibility I had left. **Heat** Well thanks to one man, thanks to our great leader now Damien, Vince McMahon is gone, GONE FOR GOOD! **HEAT** And now, now I can do what I am paid to do, I can wear what I want to wear, I can be who I really am, I can cause the real pain that I love to give, I can hunt the hunted, now you can respect me for who I am.... my name is 'The Mercenary' Nick Dinsmore.... remember my NAAAAMMMEEEEEEEE!"

With that, Dinsmore threw the mic on the ground and climbed out the ring as he walked up the ramp and backstage leaving the fans bewildered at this new look.

Coach: "It's about time, finally he realised what a fool he was making of himself and he's now looking to make an impact. Wait, we understand Randy Orton has arrived and I believe he is on his way to Damien's office about his rematch being denied, is there a camera backstage?"

OR: 60.1%

The Cracks of a Break-Up?

Backstage we caught Randy Orton and Stacy Keibler walking down the corridor, obviously showing Orton angry at the decision made earlier as Stacy tried to calm him down but he wouldnt as he stopped outside the door of the General Manager, Damien. Instead of knocking, he just kicked it open and walked in as Damien climbed to his feet from the couch where he was sat with Miss Jenna who remained seated.

Damien and Randy Orton then went nose to nose with Orton snarling almost at what Stacy told him.

Orton: "Damien, I want to know right now. I have a damn rematch clause in my contract from when I faced Christian at No Escape in case the unthinkable happened, and it did. Now, you are telling Stacy that I can basically go and screw that match because you aren't gonna sanction it just yet. What the hell is going on?"

Damien: "First, what the hell gives you the right to break down my door, walk into MY office and go face to face with me. Don't you remember what I did for you Randy? Don't you remember where I found you, in the damn gutter and if you don't calm down, that is where I will put you again. Now, you will get your rematch, but not when you decide, when I decide Randy. I don't think you realise what is being planned here do you? This is all pieces of a clockwork, being put together for your benefit Randy, so you can capture that title you were robbed of, piece by piece like a jigsaw puzzle I am setting it up so you regain your title, and once again lead this company into the next era. But you have to trust me Randy, you have to put your trust in me, you did it before, do it again. Our next pay per view, Unleashed. Well that is the beginning of the end of Christian as leader of these people, these people actually cheer for him because he goes up against us, well that is gonna screach to an end at Unleashed."

Orton: "So what the hell am I supposed to do while you sort all this out? Sit at home and get ring rust?"

Damien: "Of course not, tonight your gonna be in a match, I wanna see you in action Randy, you have to keep in shape, be ready for when I give the signal that it's your time again. Tonight, your in a match with Matt Hardy, so go and get ready Randy."

Randy Orton doesnt look happy, but Stacy pulls at his arm and drags him away towards the door as Damien smiles and says one final thing.

Damien: "Oh, and Randy, I'll take the fee for a new door out of your paycheck. Next time, KNOCK!"

Orton snarls at Damien but gets dragged out the door and out of sight by Stacy Keibler leaving Miss Jenna smiling at the power Damien holds over people.

OR: 75.1%

Coach: "Wow, what intensity took place there between Randy Orton and Damien. Damien is claiming he has a big plan for Orton to recapture the World Heavyweight title, but it looks like Orton doesn't want to wait, and who knows where this will go now, but Randy Orton will be in action later tonight as he takes on Matt Hardy, but up now we have 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane will face off against 'The Great' Muhammad Hassans friend Ansari to prove that he is ready to face Hassan at our next pay per view Unleashed. Let's goto the ring."

Ansari vs 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane

Ansari was first out being accompanied by 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan to a chorus of boos from the fans. The crowd popped as the music hit of HBK which was now sung by none other than the 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane as he walked out and made his way down to the ring as the match got ready to start.

Shane took the early advantage using some excellent technical ability to remain in control until some cheating by Hassan came into effect when Shane was sent to the ropes and Hassan grabbed his foot as he fell to the mat. Shane slid out after him but Ansari followed and knocked him down from behind.

After another few good minutes of a beatdown on Shane by Ansari, he was lying in the middle of the ring as Ansari climbed him up and came flying off with a elbow only for Shane to move and Ansari hit the mat hard. Ansari started the band as he banged his foot on the floor and got ready to end it as Ansari got to his feet.

Ansari turned around as Hassan jumped onto the apron to distract the ref but as Shane hit the Superkick, Ansari ducked and Hassan took a boot to the face from Shane as he collapsed on the outside. Shane looked on as Ansari was stood waiting to take advantage as Shane turned and Ansari ran at him, but Shane ducked under him and Ansari bounced off the ropes and came back to some real Sweet Chin Music which connected and Ansari fell down hard as Shane covered and picked up the victory before making his quick exit.

Hassan slowly came to and climbed in the ring as he went over to Ansari while Shane stood at the top of the ramp making an indication that the 'Allah' Championship will be coming to him soon which upset Hassan.

Winners: 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane

MR: 53.1%

MQ: 81.0%

OR: 62.5%

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Coach: "We saw earlier that this match was made by Damien, but can Randy Orton get the thought of his rematch with Christian out of his mind, or will it hinder his plans for victory tonight."

'The Master' Randy Orton w/ Stacy Keibler vs Matt Hardy

A quite exciting encounter as 'The Master' Randy Orton came out to some heat with Stacy Keibler at his side before a pop for his opponent Matt Hardy. Orton took early control until Hardy came back with some elbows to the body and clothesline sending Orton to the outside. Orton got steamed up at what was happening as Stacy tried comforting him, but Matt Hardy jumped over the top rope and crashed down on Randy Orton as both men were out.

The ref counted before both men eventually made it back into the ring with Matt Hardy now in control. Matt Hardy had some close pinfalls as Stacy looked on nervously, before Hardy got Orton set with a kick to the gut and set up for the Twist of Fate. Suddenly Stacy jumped onto the apron and started to do a sexy dance routine as Hardy let go of Orton who dropped down on his knees.

Stacy got told to get down off the mat by the ref as Hardy turned back towards Orton who jumped up and hit a perfect RKO on the superstar followed by a pinfall and victory with a three count. Orton climbed out the ring and celebrated his win with Stacy holding her man's hand up in victory as Hardy complained to the ref about being distracted.

Winners: 'The Master' Randy Orton w/ Stacy

MR: 75.6%

MQ: 82.3%

OR: 88.5%

Coach: "Orton had done it, surely he now has to claim his rematch with Christian, but wait, we understand that Todd Grisham is backstage and he has two of the challengers for our Main Event with him."

Why The Impact?

Backstage we found Todd Grisham standing by with the challengers of the next match, Triple H and Shelton Benjamin who looked pleased with themselves.

Todd: "Triple H, first, we all saw what you did earlier in your vicious attack on one of your opponents in the next match coming right up, why did you do it?"

HHH: "Why did I do it? What kind of stupid question is that? Obviously you don't know anything about wrestling Todd, otherwise you wouldn't have asked that question. But here's a quick rundown for your pea brain, you see, tonight's match is called a Tag Team Match right, well what happens if one member can't, well let's say make it to the ring?"

Todd: "Then I guess, it's.... two on one?"

HHH: "Finally, we'll make an Interviewer of you yet Todd."

Todd: "Shelton, we all saw you since you first came to Raw being on the other end of your tag team partner, but just last week you helped Triple H lay a vicious beating on 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair who was forced to leave the company after losing? What people want to know Shelton, is why? Why have you suddenly started helping the man who you despised since you came here?"

Shelton: "Despised Todd? I never said such a word about Triple H. Admire maybe, or... Look upto maybe as well, but not despise Todd. Yes, me and Triple H may have had our differences in the past, but that doesn't mean I don't like the guy. You see, Triple H showed me what was needed to be done in this company, he informed me of what the people really wanna see here on Raw, and that is you need to make an Impact on Raw, you need to do what has to be done, and if that means do it to them first, then so be it. Listen hear Todd, what would you prefer to be, the Hunted? or the Hunter?"

Todd: "The Hunter I guess?"

Shelton: "That's exactly it Todd, you see the Hunted, which is what I was over the past few years is the one who doesn't get anywhere in life, he doesn't have an aim, a target to reach for. As for the Hunter, well he has an aim to go for, a target that he has to remove, and that's why I became the Hunter, alongside the greatest Hunter on Raw, Triple H. And tonight, we hunted down a vicious beast didn't we Triple H!"

HHH: "That's damn right, we hunted down something that was so vicious, we had to put it to sleep, I believed they called it, a 'Rabid Wolverine' **Both Shelton & Triple H Laugh** Tonight Todd, we are gonna go out there, finish what we started earlier, and then, we are coming for you Batista, and you Tomko. You hold something we want, you have the World Tag Team Titles, and when we have finished hunting two Canadians, we are gonna be hunting you!"

Shelton and Triple H walk off leaving Todd holding the mic.

OR: 75.6%

Coach: "Triple H, the Game, The Celebreal Assasin, you can say what you want about this guy but does he know how to make his mark on Raw and he did it earlier tonight when he teamed up with Shelton Benjamin to take out one half of their challengers next, Chris Benoit. But it's time folks, get ready to see who will earn the right to face The World Tag Team Champions The Problem Solvers at Unleashed live on Pay Per View."

Number #1 Contenders Tag Team Match:

Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho vs Triple H & Shelton Benjamin

First out came Chris Jericho on his own to a big pop as he walked down to the ring and got ready to take on both his opponents, as the music hit of 'Its time to play the game' and out walked both Triple H and Shelton Benjamin as they walked down smiling at having to face just one man in the main event.

The match kicked off immediately with Jericho attacking Triple H from behind and sending him crashing through the ropes as they stood inside before he started to lay a beating down on Shelton Benjamin to a pop from the fans. Jericho continued the assault as Triple H jumped back onto the apron but the ref blocked him from getting involved, instructing him to get to his corner and wait for a tag.

Jericho and Shelton went at it for a while as Jericho remained in control until Triple H jumped in and knocked him down to the mat with a shot from behind, allowing Shelton to try and recouperate and get his breath back. Suddenly the crowd popped big time as out walked to his music the other half of the tag team, Chris Benoit. He staggered down to the ring and jumped onto the apron reaching over for a tag as Jericho saw it and slowly crawled over as Shelton crawled to make a tag as well.

Both made it at the same time as Benoit tagged in with Triple H on the opposite corner as they both went at it in the middle of the ring with Benoit hitting some vicious shots to Triple H staggering him back, before a whip to the ropes and a backdrop stunned the ten times world champion.

Shelton jumped in but got taken down by Benoit as well. Benoit then called for the slow cut throat as he climbed up onto the turnbuckle and came flying off with a diving headbutt. Unfortunately, Shelton had grabbed Triple H's leg and rolled him out the way just in time as Benoit crashed hard to the mat. Benoit struggled as he crawled to the corner and was able to make a tag to Jericho who came back in and started to work on both Shelton and Triple H at the same time with shots to the face. Jericho stunned Shelton back to the ropes, before he grabbed Triple H and whipped him to the other set of ropes and as he came back, as Jericho ducked down onto the mat and Triple H jumped over but crashed into Shelton Benjamin who went through the ropes to the outside. Triple H fell backwards as he rolled onto his front, while Benoit was stood back on his feet.

Jericho looked down on Triple H as suddenly Benoit screamed for him to come and make a tag. Jericho turned to look at Benoit reaching out begging for a tag to make Triple H tap out to his crippler crossface once again as he had done in the past, while Jericho turned to the fans asking the question as if he should make the tag. Jericho turned back and smiled at Benoit as he casually walked over and held his hand out for the tag to be made.

Benoit went for the tag when he stopped, jumped down off the apron and casually walked up the ramp as Jericho stood in shock at what was happening as the crowd gave huge heat at him walking off. Jericho screamed for Benoit to return but he just carried on walking and disappeared backstage. Jericho didn't see Shelton Benjamin come from behind and he turned to be met by a T-Bone supplex as he crashed into the middle of the ring. The ref went over and told Shelton to get outside the ring as Triple H made it back to his feet, picked Jericho up from lying down and set him up with a kick to the gut and followed by a Pedigree for full effect as he covered and the referee had no choice but to make the three count and award the victory to Triple H and Shelton Benjamin.

Thr referee raised the hands of Shelton Benjamin and Triple H as winners with Jericho left lying in the middle of the ring after his tag team partner for some reason walked out on him.

Winners: Triple H & Shelton Benjamin

MR: 75.6%

MQ: 78.2%

OR: 85.8%

Who's Coming To Raw Next Week?

As the match was over, and Triple H and Shelton Benjamin were celebrating their win in the middle of the ring, the titantron came on to show Damien sat in his office speaking on the telephone to someone.

Damien: "**On Phone** What you mean? **Pause** What are you talking about next week? **Pause before Damien starts shouting down the phone** WHAT!!! **Pause** "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT! **Pause** WHAT YOU MEAN THEY'RE COMING HERE NEXT WEEK, WHY THE HELL ARE THEY COMING HERE? **Pause** Well tell her I don't want her here, tell her anything but she's not coming here next week do you understand me. **Pause** I don't want to hear any excuses, You tell her that if she wants to know what happened to him, and if she even dares to show up next week then she will be joining him....... IN HELL!"

Damien then slams the phone down on the receiver as he runs his hands through his hair in anger at what he just heard and who will be coming next week on Raw. With Damien getting more and more angry, he finally snaps as he picks up the telephone he just was talking on and throws it as it smashes against the wall into pieces before he grabs the table and turns it over in an angry movement again.

Coach: "What the? Who was Damien speaking to on the phone, what has made Damien snap like this, surely it couldn't be? No, it can't be her can it, surely she wouldn't dare to come to Raw. Bah Gawd what will happen next week if this person does show up?"

The show ends as we see Damien slam open the door of his office and walk off slamming it shut behind him as the camera pans around to see the destruction left in the office of Damien as the show comes to an end

OR: 89.3%

Overall Rating: 72.1%

Live from Maryland

December 5th 2005

Last week Damien offered the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion Christian a chance to join 'The Gathering' only for Christian to snub the offer and inform him that he wouldn't ever join Damien. Damien had the last laugh though when he announced Christian's opponent at the next huge pay per view entitled 'Unleashed' will be the beast Kane accompanied by Maria who last week destroyed Eugene in his return to action. While Christian won't be on Raw this week having other commitments, Kane will and as we saw last week he will be accompanied by the new woman in his life Maria as he looks to destroy another man stood in his way in the form of Simon Dean. Can anyone stop this destructive machine and can anyone stop Damien in his continued path of making people do what he wants or face his wrath, having last week fired Jim Ross?

Also, where does 'The Master' Randy Orton go from here after he lost the title and was informed to take time off before challenging Christian in his rematch clause. The WWE understands that Stacy Keibler is on her way to Raw ahead of Randy to ask Damien what his plans with him are, but will Damien have the answers to her questions? We have seen lately the cracks beginning to surface between Damien and Randy Orton, is this the beginning of the end?

Last week the end of an era came to Raw as we saw the final farewell of 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair. Unfortuantely, it didn't go as planned for Flair as his last moments were interupted by 'The Game' Triple H who came out and offered insults to the sixteen times World Champion. After a match made by Damien between Triple H and Ric Flair, the fans were shocked to see an appearance by Shelton Benjamin who earlier in the night had been informed by Triple H that the only way to get noticed in the business was to make an impact. With Triple H about to lay a beating down on Ric Flair with the sledgehammer, Shelton stopped Triple H from finishing it, instead doing the job himself as he smashed the hammer into Ric Flair's face and destroying what dignity was left of the 'Nature Boy'. Triple H went on to pick up a win as the crowd saw the alliance of Shelton Benjamin and Triple H shake hands in the ring while the bloody Ric Flair's final moments were captured being taken out of the arena on a stretcher. This week Triple H and Shelton team up to face Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho in a Number #1 Contenders Tag Team Match, with the winners getting a chance to face the Problem Solvers at 'Unleashed'.

Last week it was announced that Ansari will be going face to face with 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane in singles competition. Can Michael Shane continue his winning streak, or will the 'Allah' Champion 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan be at ringside to cause an upset?

All this plus we have a message from a new superstar 'The Taxman', and we understand that a superstar is showing up with an announcement about a change to himself.

Tune in this Monday Night at 9pm to see a great night LIVE on Raw from Mayland.

Confirmed Matches:

Non-Title Match:

Lita vs Ameera

Simon Dean vs Kane w/ Maria

WWE Number #1 Contenders Tag Team Match:

Triple H & Shelton Benjamin vs Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho

Live From Iowa

Monday 28th November 2005

Attendance: 2,423

TV Audience: 895,395 viewers (down by 49,265)

WWE No Escape!

A video was aired before the show kicked off showing moments from last night's WWE No Escape. It showed clips of Triple H beating Ric Flair in a Contract on a Pole Match which meant the end of Ric Flair's legacy in the WWE. It then showed moments of the Main Event featuring Christian and 'The Master' Randy Orton in a Steel Cage of Hell Match. We saw Randy Orton fall 20 foot off the top of the Hell in a Cell down onto the back of a truck, followed by Christian sending Orton crashing into Stacy Keibler who got knocked out, and then turned around to be met by a Un-Prettier by Christian for the cover, and to be crowned the new World Heavyweight Champion.

The credits then rolled and we were live from Iowa for WWE Raw with our host Jim Ross.

OR: 60.0%

JR: "Welcome to Raw, welcome to a new era in the company and a new champion just 24 hours ago was crowned in Christian who fulfilled a lifelong ambition. What a night we had in Florida folks, where we also saw a New Womens Champion as Lita defeated Ameera for the title, while 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan controversially picked up a victory to retain his 'Allah' Champion. But as well as a huge Main Event, the Steel Cage of Hell which people are still talking about, what about the other match on the night, the man who has been in the business for longer than anyone can remember, the man who was the Sixteen Times World Champion, Ric Flair last night lost out to his former best friend, the man who helped bring him to Raw Triple H, and tonight, inside of this ring we will be seeing Ric Flair's final farewell in a special tribute to one of the greatest Legends this business has ever seen **The Gathering's music hits and out walks accompanied by Miss Jenna was the Owner and leader of the company, Damien** Well it looks like we are gonna kick the show off with the owner of the company, and the man who last night lost the battle, when his friend, 'The Master' Randy Orton lost to Christian and now maybe with Christian as our champion, this evil Bastard will do what's right."

Tragic?

With the music playing, out walked Miss Jenna (Jameson) accompanied by boyfriend and owner of the company Damien dressed in his long black cloak. They walked down to the ring with Damien with his hood up but still being able to see his face looking unhappy at what took place last night. They made their way up the steps as Miss Jenna opened the ropes for Damien to climb inside before she joined him and took hold of a mic handing it to Damien who removed his hood revealing his still slightly scarred face. A chorus of 'asshole' echoed around the arena at the only man ever to destroy the McMahon family before he raised the mic to his mouth and got ready to speak.

Damien: "Last night, on Pay Per View, live in front of Millions of people, in front of thousands in attendance, my friend, my colleague, the man who I dragged up off the floor just over eight months ago and helped him return to action, gave him his chance, gave him his passion back, Randy Orton **Heat** lost what The Gathering was all about, the World Heavyweight Championship. **pop** Last night we crowned a new World Heavyweight Champion, Christian **POP**. You have finally achieved your dream Christian, you have finally accomplished what you have worked so hard for over the years, but that time can be short lived. You have two choices Christian, two choices which can take you down different paths. One path can lead you down to a better life, a life where with me at your side you can become the Greatest World Heavyweight Champion this company will ever see, **heat**, with my help I can make you greater than you could ever wish Christian, I can make you better than anyone in the past, and I can give you something that you would never have, and that is to remain the Champion as long as I so wish it. **heat** If you take the other path, then, well let's just say you don't want to do that, because that path will lead you to places that you do not want to go down, it will take you down the darkness, the stench of death that no one can survive. So the choice is yours Christian, I know you are watching this, I know you are on your way here tonight to speak about what you achieved just 24 hours ago, well take note, don't piss off the boss. Now later tonight, after I hear what Christian's decision will be, then I will announce who will be the New #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship, and that can either be good or bad for you Christian, it is your choice on who I choose as your opponent."

Damien looks into camera angrily, before he moved away and spoke to Miss Jenna.

OR: 93.7%

Bah Gawd?

Miss Jenna after speaking to Damien then climbed out the ring and walked up the ramp area to where Jim Ross was sitting commentating as Damien moved over to the ropes and looked on. Miss Jenna stood at the side of Jim Ross who was wondering what was going on.

Damien: "Now then, I want to bring something up which has been bugging me for a while. You see, since I beat my father, Vince McMahon **Heat for beating him**, and I became owner of this company, one man, one person has thought they would be the voice of the people, the voice of all of you, I am of course talking about none other than 'Good 'Ol Jim Ross'. **Jim Ross looks shocked at what he's hearing** Now JR, you have been out here for a good few months since your good buddy King decided to leave this company, and since I have arrived you have done nothing but talk about how evil I am, what's the term you like to use? An Evil Bastard I believe you call me? Well you ain't seen nothing yet JR, you want evil, I can be evil, you want me to be an Evil Bastard, then I can be your worse enemy, and I am getting sick of you sitting up there, all on your own talking about me behind my back. So it's about time for a change, it's about time that someone shut up that damn fat mouth of yours, instead of stuffing burgers in your mouth maybe you should come down here and get down on your knees, and worship me.**HEAT** Come on JR, come and worship the man who holds your future in this company, come and dare to say what you call me direct to my face."

Jim Ross isn't sure what to do, when suddenly Miss Jenna from behind flips off JR's famous cowboy hat as he turns around looking at her. Miss Jenna is shouting at him to go down to the ring and do it, or she'll take care of him. Jim Ross just sits there not sure what to do, when suddenly Miss Jenna grabs the earphones off Jim Ross's head and throws them down screaming at him to listen to Damien and worship him.

Damien: "JR, you have two choices just like Christian has tonight. You can either get up and walk down to this ring on your own, or my beautiful friend Miss Jenna will take you and drag you down here. Your choice JR, and I hope you pick the second option because there's nothing I like more than Miss Jenna showing some piece of trash just what she thinks of him."

Jim Ross shakes his head at doing this but he gets up to his feet and makes his way up the steps and walks around before down the ramp heading towards the ring. He stops at the bottom and looks up at Damien before climbing the steps and through the ropes into the ring. Over at the top of the stage area, Miss Jenna walks backstage and disappears leaving them to it in the ring.

Damien: "Now then JR, for the past couple of weeks you have called me an Evil Bastard, well now your face to face with me, so let's hear it, what do you have to say?"

Damien moves the mic to JR's mouth, but as he goes to speak, he pulls it back away and smiles.

Damien: "You know what, I don't think I want to look at you anymore, I mean look at your face, how the hell am I supposed to know if your sincere in your apology with a face like that, what's up with it, were you in a car accident or something."

Damien once again puts the mic to JR's mouth to speak, but once again pulls it back in time before he gets to say anything.

Damien: "Wait a minute, JR judging by your face, did you just blow one out your ass, no wait, that's just your usual expression. **Damien starts laughing**"

Suddenly, as Damien laughs, Jim Ross has enough as he slaps the expression of Damien's face with a right hand across his face before he takes hold of the mic.

JR: "I've said it before and I'll say it right here in this very ring in front of your face, your nothing more than an Evil Bastard, and one of these days you will get what you deserve and it will be my honour to sit there and call that moment to these thousands of fans because seeing you go to hell will be the best thing that has happened to this company for years."

Jim Ross gets a huge pop from the fans at the speech he just gave, as Damien looked on angrily, suddenly Damien snapped as he attacked Jim Ross taking him down to the mat before laying punches left and right down on him as the crowd reacted to this horrendous act.

Damien continued the punches down until suddenly Miss Jenna reappeared running down to the ring and climbing inside pulling him off Jim Ross and away trying to calm him down. Damien stood holding his head in his hands angry at what just took place like he didn't mean to do it but he just lost control, as he looked down on his hands, the ones he used to just destroy Jim Ross as medical staff rushed down to check on the beaten man in the ring.

They checked him over before calling for a stretcher as they wheeled him on as Miss Jenna comforted Damien on his actions as we headed to our first break.

OR: 72.2%

[AD BREAKS]

World TV Title Tonight!

As we returned we saw a promo for one of tonight's matches, featuring the World Television Champion Chris 'The Masterpiece' Masters taking on Rhyno for the title.

OR: 51.2%

Coach: "Welcome back to Raw, I am the Coach, your NEW ANNOUNCER on Raw, and I have to give my thanks to the one man, the one man who finally took the trash out of this company, the one man who has got rid of the guy who has less facial expression than a guy on steroids in Jim Ross, and that's the greatest leader of this company ever, Damien. That's right, JR has finally be fired from this company and good riddance I say, this company will now be going places with the Coach at the helm of the microphone. And what a way to kick Raw off with your new announcer, than to see a Rematch from last night as Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho will go up against the World Tag Team Champions, The Problem Solvers."

World Tag Team Championship:

No Escape Rematch:

Problem Solvers vs Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho

The rematch from WWE No Escape started with The Problem Solvers dominating from the bell, as they took quick tags to take down Chris Jericho. Jericho took a beating until Tyson Tomko made a fateful mistake as he went up top and attempted a elbow flying off to which Jericho moved out the way in time. Jericho staggered over to Benoit who tagged in and went to work on Tomko injured shoulder as he worked him over.

With Benoit working on Tomko, Batista attempted to climb in the ring but the ref stopped him and Jericho climbed in to make it two on one behind the ref's back. Jericho was able to hold down Tomko as Benoit climbed up top and came off with a trademark flying headbut. It seemed that they were gonna pick up the win as Batista got pushed back outside as the ref turned and told Benoit to get outside the ring, believing a tag had been made.

As Benoit and Jericho argued, Tomko was able to crawl along the floor and make it over to Batista as he tagged in to which the ref turned and saw. Batista got in and attacked both opponents in one move as he clotheslined both down inside the ring. Benoit then got to his feet and Batista whipped him to the ropes before coming back into a huge backdrop. Jericho attacked Batista from behind only for Batista to hulk up as he turned around and smiled at Jericho who tried apologising then went and hit a quick poke to the eyes.

Benoit came back and the two teamed up as Jericho held onto Batista while Benoit ran to the ropes, only Tomko was stood on the same side and he pulled down on the top rope and Benoit crashed over the top rope and outside. Tomko jumped down and went to attack Benoit as inside the ring Batista broke free and sent Jericho to the ropes coming back into a big clothesline sending him down. Batista then hulked up on the ropes as he turned and gave a thumbs down to Jericho who got to his feet, got met by a kick to the gut and Batista picked him up and brought him back crashing down into a Batista Bomb. Batista covered as the ref made the count and awarded the pinfall and victory to The Problem Solvers, remaining World Tag Team Champions to the fans delight.

Winners: Problem Solvers ©

MR: 71.3%

MQ: 74.5%

OR: 70.6%

Making An Impact!

After the tag match, we go backstage where we see Shelton Benjamin walking down the corridor when suddenly walking down from the other end walks Triple H as he arrives at the arena. Triple H stops Shelton from continuing the walk down the corridor as he blocks him off, and the two share a staredown as Triple H goes to speak.

HHH: "Shelton, you know, I've been watching you ever since you came to Raw, and I have to say, you have impressed me, now I know me and you have had some differences, we've had our share of fights and other things, but let's not get into that right now, what I wanna do is offer you some advice."

Shelton: "Advice, from you, from 'The Game' Triple H, the man who I beat at every opportunity, the man who may have ended 'The Nature Boys' legacy in this company yet couldn't get it done when it came to beating the most athletic individual that ever stepped foot on Raw, me, why am I supposed to listen to anything you have to say?"

HHH: "I'll admit, your good Shelton, you have an unbeaten record against me, now that's impressive in itself, no one, not Austin, Rock, Undertaker, no one can claim that against The Game. So when I offer advice, I think you should listen, because I have been at the very top, I was the World Champion Ten times, thats something that no one else has achieved, but I believe I can help you Shelton, I believe you could be the future of this business, you have it all, well almost you do. You see, one thing your missing in this company, one thing that separates you from the rest like me, and that is.... Making an Impact. You see, I watch you, I watch your matches and your good, but you don't have that killer instinct, you dont have that extra bit that gives you a bit more. To be someone in this company, to be the best you have to show what you'll do to prove it, you must be able to do anything to prove you deserve the title shots, that you are the best in this company. Now this past Sunday, you lost out against that new kid in the company, and now, you don't have a title shot, so the question has to be asked Shelton, what are you gonna do about it, how much do you want to be a winner in this company, how much do you want to be walking down that aisle every single night holding onto a title of some kind, that's what you need to do Shelton, that's what you need to change. Prove it tonight, prove that you do have the passion for this business, prove that you will do what it takes to be the very best ever in this company, PROVE IT SHELTON, PROVE IT TONIGHT!"

Triple H walks off as Shelton contemplates about what Triple H just said to him, before he turns and looks at Triple H disappearing around the corner.

OR: 77.0%

The Arrival!

After the backstage confrontation, we saw a view of the parking lot as a black car drove down the ramp and pulled around into a parking space, as it stopped. The camera moved in as the car door opened and out stepped someone as we saw the black shiny shoes as the camera slowly moved up the leg and over the body of which superstar had just arrived.

The camera finally reached the top as we saw none other than former World Champion 'The Master' Randy Orton stood there smartly dressed and wearing sunglasses as he looked around before he slammed his car door shut and walked off towards the doors, before opening them and entering the arena with a purpose.

Coach: "Bah Gawd, BAH GAWD, I love saying that **laughs**, The former World Champion Randy Orton has arrived at the arena, what is gonna happen next, is he gonna claim his rematch against Christian tonight?"

OR: 80.2%

[AD BREAKS]

Confrontation!

As we returned we saw what took place after Randy Orton entered the arena, as we saw the GM's office with Damien stood inside as Randy Orton stood face to face with him ready to speak.

Orton: "What the hell have you been doing Damien? I have called you all last night and today and you don't return my calls?"

Damien: "I didn't return your calls Randy, for one I don't have to, and two, I have other more important things to do than make telephone calls to you!"

Randy Orton looks shocked at this comment, especially after he lost the title just 24 hours before.

Orton: "More important things, MORE IMPORTANT DAMIEN. Last night I got screwed out of the title, last night I lost my Title, that belt that made me YOUR CHAMPION!"

Damien: "As I said, more important as in having to deal with the man who beat you last night Randy, the man who is now the New World Heavyweight Champion, the man who has now given the power back to the people when it was in our hands."

Orton: "Well when that chump gets here, you put him in that ring with me, and I will show you that I can beat him easily and take back that title that I was robbed of."

Damien: "I can't do that Randy, you see, I have already been out to the ring and made an announcement."

Orton: "Announcement, what announcement, what are you talking about, I get first title shot, it's in my contract, I get my rematch!"

Damien: "Yes Randy, you have your rematch clause if you choose to use it now, but maybe you should take my suggestion, and that is leave it for the moment, take your time, have a break, go and spend some time with your wife Stacy, as for the new world Champion Christian, earlier tonight I made him a generous offer, and I believe when he gets here that we will have a new member of the Gathering, we will have once again the title back in our grasps, and if he doesn't, then he shall see the power that I hold over this company, and the damage that I can make to anyone."

Orton: "Don't you even talk to me about Stacy, she helped me lose that title, I told you that you shouldn't have allowed her in my match, she was the reason I lost that World Heavyweight Championship belt, she was the reason I got screwed last night."

Damien: "Actually, she isn't the reason you lost Randy, she isn't any of the reason you lost. You wanna know the truth, you wanna know the real reason you lost? **Orton looks on waiting for the answer** You lost because you didn't listen to me, what did I tell you Randy? What did I say before your match, I told you that you had to be ready, you had to remain the World Champion no matter what the cost, NO MATTER WHO IT HURT, and you didn't do that did you, you were more bothered about Stacy's well being than remaining the champ, that's why you lost Randy, that's why you aren't the champ at this very moment, you didn't have your eye on the goal."

Orton: "Not have my eye on the goal, did you even see last night? Did you even watch what happened? I got threw 20 foot off the top of that cell, crashing down on the back of a truck, I almost got killed Damien, I almost died last night trying to remain YOUR WORLD CHAMPION!"

Damien: "But you still failed didn't you? You still lost, and now look at you. Randy, take the night off, go home, be with your wife, think about what I said to you, remember those words I spoke to you before Randy, those three words that must remain in your head every time you step foot in this ring as part of the Gathering, those three words. 'EVERYONE IS EXPENDABLE'"

Damien goes face to face with Randy Orton as he speaks those last three words before he walks off leaving Randy Orton holding his head in his hands and looking on at Damien disappearing.

OR: 74.6%

Escaped, Only Just!

A video is aired next showing what took place in the 'Allah' Championship match as 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan just about defended his title thanks to some help from his friend Ansari. It then showed clips of 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane defeating Shelton Benjamin to become the new 'Number #1 Contender' for Hassan's title belt.

OR: 54.6%

Coach: "We are back, and during the break you saw Randy Orton discussing his future in the Gathering with Damien, and he has now been sent home to think about what he wants, while up next we have a World Television Championship match, as the champion Chris Masters will defend his title against the Manbeast Rhyno."

World Television Championship:

Chris Masters © vs Rhyno

Chris Masters made his trademark entrance at the top of the ramp to a mixed reaction as he showed off his 'World TV Championship Belt' around his waist and posed for the fans before he made his way down to the ring and climbed inside. Not long after the gore's music hit and out ran the challenger, Rhyno as he ran down to the ring and slid inside immediately attacking the Champion as the ref called for the bell.

Rhyno dominated for most of the match as he sent Masters crashing all around the ring and into a backdrop before a clothesline in the corner. Masters got whipped to the other corner of the ring and Rhyno set himself up for the finisher. Masters staggered out slowly as Rhyno ran in for the Gore, only Masters moved out the way at the last second and Rhyno crashed into the ring post.

Masters then saw the opportunity and Rhyno backed out the corner holding his shoulder as Masters got set from behind and locked in his 'Masterlock' on Rhyno who tried everything he could to break free from it. Rhyno struggled to escape and eventually the ref checked on him and on the first drop of the arm, he called for the bell and awarded the victory and title defence to the World Television Champion, Chris Masters who celebrated his victory in the ring.

Winners: Chris Masters ©

MR: 68.4%

MQ: 68.3%

OR: 70.5%

Maybe The New Number #1 Contender?

After the match we saw Damien sat in his office with Miss Jenna, as we saw the 'Allah' Champion 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan enter the room along with Ansari and Ameera.

Hassan: "My dear Damien, last night once again I proved that I am the Greatest Wrestler on Raw today, when I beat not one, but two members of this group known as 'The Revolution'. A group whose mission was to strip me of this title that I renamed in my honour. Well tonight, I want to thank you!"

Damien: "Thank me, **looks confused**, thank me for what exactly?"

Hassan: "Thank you of course for naming me as the New Number #1 Contender to face Christian at our next Pay Per View, I want to thank you for putting your trust in me, for allowing me as an Arab-American to show this Racist country everything it believes doesn't exist, all the things that these simpletons living here are blind to see **heat**, I want to promise you that I will beat your new World Champion, and I will capture the World Heavyweight Championship belt, and add it to this 'Allah' Championship I STILL currently hold, and I will be the first EVER Arab-American World Champion the world has ever seen, then, and only then will people take notice and listen to everything I say, and listen to the truth of the injustice in this country."

Hassan smiles as he raises his hands as if in prayer, while Ansari and Ameera support their leader. Sat down on the sofa though, Damien isn't too impressed, as he turns to Miss Jenna and asks what he's talking about. Damien then stands up and goes to talk to Hassan as he looks on waiting for the grateful thanks for taking on the task of facing the champ.

Damien: "Maybe I missed something, name you as the New Number #1 Contender, name YOU as the man to face Christian at our next huge pay per view? Is that what I heard, coz pardon me for saying this Hassan, but as far as I recall, I don't think I named anyone as the new #1 Contender yet, in fact, I believe I made an offer to Christian to join The Gathering. As for your title shot, well maybe it will happen, but not yet Hassan, not while you are the, what was it, 'Allah' Champion? You see, I allowed you to keep that name for your title belt, the belt that was formerly known as the Intercontinental Title, I allowed you to do it because I do believe in you Hassan, I believe you have what it takes to be a World Champion someday, but while you hold that title, while you walk around this company as the 'Allah' Champion, then I'm afraid you won't be getting a title shot."

Hassan: "This is not acceptable, you are doing this because I am not American, you are doing this because I am not your typical white trash that walks around this stinking country, you are nothing more than a Racist, JUST LIKE YOUR FATHER!"

Damien: "First, don't you ever mention my name in the same breath as that piece of garbage, he is nothing in this world anymore, he means nothing to anyone, he is gone. What you should be more concerned about is your next opponent, a man who came to this company and has so far impressed everyone including me, and that is the Number #1 contender for your title, 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane, and next week, we will see just what he has to offer when he goes one on one, with your friend, ANSARI."

Ansari looks shocked at being picked to face Shane next week, but Hassan calms him down.

Hassan: Ansari, don't you worry about Shane, we will deal with him. And when we have dealt with him Damien, then I demand that you give me the title shot that I deserve."

Hassan, Ameera and Ansari walk off as Miss Jenna stands up and puts her arm around Damien who doesn't look happy at receiving demands.

OR: 77.5%

'The Monster Returns Tonight'!

A video aired next showing Kane over the years and his path of destruction from his appearance as Undertakers brother, to joining him to form 'The Brother of Destruction' and his path leading him down the line beating everyone he faced before his unmasking on Raw several years back and his recent affections towards Maria. A message then came on the screen as a voiceover came over it.

Message: "THE MONSTER IS UNLEASHED!"

Voiceover: "BE AFRAID, BE VERRRRRYYYYY AFRAID!"

OR: 52.4%

[AD BREAKS]

End of an Era!

A video is aired as we returned from the break featuring the Contract on a Pole Match with Triple H squaring off against his former best friend, Ric Flair.

Showing moments from the match it ended with Triple H grabbing Ric Flair's contract and ripping it up in front of his eyes, as he smiled at what he did with Flair sat in the ring, realising his job in the wwe is over.

OR: 50.8%

Coach: "Last night we saw the end of a Legend in this business, a man who is the Sixteen Time World Champion The Nature Boy Ric Flair, at the hands of his former best friend Triple H. And we understand that Ric Flair is here in the building and is set to make a final farewell to the fans of this company."

The Final Farewell!

After the video, the camera showed a shot of the fans, before they popped big time as the voice echoed around the arena, "Whooooooo!" as out walked smartly dressed in suit, none other than the Sixteen Times World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair as the crowd cheered one of their heroes. He walked casually down to the ring area stopping on his way and going to shake the hands of some fans before pulling back and running them through his hair shouting out a huge whooo remark.

Ric Flair made his way up the steps and finally climbed into the ring as he did his trademark walk before walking over and taking hold of the mic as he got ready to speak with the fans responding to Flair stood in the ring.

Flair: "If I've said before, I'll say it again, 'TO BE THE MAN, YOU HAVE TO BEAT THE MAN', WHOOOOOO!! For over 20 years I have been in this business, and I have seen them all come and I have seen them all go, and I am proud to have been in this business and wrestled in front of so many fans over the years. Unfortunately some things have to come to an end, and my career has now come to an end in this company. I have done it all, I am the Sixteen Times World Champion, whooooo! I have been in the ring with some of the greatest wrestlers in this business, and I have loved every minute of it. Now last night, last night one man defeated me, someone who I believed was my best friend, someone who I fought side by side for years, someone who turned on me in the hope of beating my record of most World Championship wins in the history of this business. Well Hunter, you may have won last night, you may have put the final nail in the coffin of the Greatest Living Superstar the world has ever seen, but you will never break my record Hunter, because you aren't the Nature Boy Ric Flair, whoooooo!"

Ric Flair then started to do his strut inside the ring followed by more of his trademark whooo's around the ring.

Flair: "Hunter, last night you finally put me out to rest, but there is one thing that you will never do, and that is be the Man, because you don't have and never will have the support of the greatest people in the world, THESE FANS!"

OR: 71.6%

The Game's Farewell!

As Flair finished speaking for the moment, the music hit. 'Its Time To Play The Game' and the crowd gave some huge heat as out walked the man who defeated Ric Flair last night at WWE No Escape, Triple H in full wrestling gear. The crowd were still giving heat as Flair looked on at his former best friend before Triple H walked down the ramp and around the ring before snatching a mic from Lillian at ringside and then climbing up into the ring. He went almost face to face with Ric Flair before he got ready to speak.

HHH: "Well, well, well, if it isn't the Nature Boy Ric Flair. I thought we saw the last of you last night when I beat your ass all over that arena **heat** It doesn't matter, you see Ric, no one here cares anymore about you and your stupid little claims of being the greatest ever, and being the Undisputed Greatest World Champion in history, no one gives a crap about you anymore Ric. Your a relic, a relic of the times gone by, the Hulk Hogans, the Goldbergs, hell, even Bret Harts of the generation, they've all come and gone and just like them, you aren't worth spit in this ring."

Triple H looks at Flair and then spits directly into his face. Flair stands there as the spit drips down his face with Triple H looking on.

HHH: "What you gonna do old man, what are you gonna do to the man who broke you last night and who will break every record you have ever achieved. Leave Ric, leave right now just like you should have done years ago. You are nothing Ric, YOUR NOTHING TO THESE FANS AND NOTHING TO ME."

Flair stands there as the fans start a whoo chant around the arena which seems to annoy Triple H who turns to the fans, but as he turns back Flair lets one fly as he runs and takes down Triple H with a clothesline. Triple H jumps back up as Flair goes and takes him down again with another, as Triple H gets up and backs up into the corner of the ring with Ric Flair moving in, as he then hits some slaps to Triple H's chest which is heard around the arena as the fans give a whooo chant with each slap. Triple H staggers out as he gets one final slap to the chest taking him down. Triple H gets up as he walks around the ring in a daze as he falls back against the ropes and Ric Flair runs forward and clotheslines Triple H over the top rope and out the ring crashing to the mats on the outside. Flair inside the ring walks around doing his Flair strut in style with the fans popping to each step.

Triple H staggered to his feet as the fans were popping still when Triple H went to jump in the ring but Flair stopped him as he crashed him out again and down to the mat. It was then that someone came out at the top of the stage area, as out walked the owner of the company Damien.

Damien: "Enough Hunter, enough. You want a piece of Ric Flair, you want to finally prove to these fans that he ain't worth anything at all in this world, then you have it. One final match Ric, one final encounter, consider this your 'FAREWELL MATCH' in the company, because after this, you will never be seen in this company EVER AGAIN. It will be, The Nature Boy Ric Flair, taking on The Game Triple H in a No Holds Barred, No Disqualification, No Countouts, ANYTHING GOES match. And it starts, right now."

Damien disappears backstage as Triple H gets ready to jump in the ring as a ref runs down as he slides inside.

OR: 80.8%

Coach: "Here we go, this will be Ric Flair's final farewell match in the WWE, and it is a rematch from last night against Triple H. Will the Game finally put to rest the Nature Boy, or can Ric Flair finish on a high in this company by finally beating The Game."

The Farewell Rematch:

Ric Flair vs Triple H

The match got started as the ref called for the bell to start the match. Triple H walked around the ring as Ric Flair inside took off his jacket and threw it to the outside as he got ready for a fight. Triple H eventually climbed into the ring as he climbed between the ropes, only for Flair to take the early control as he ran and kicked the middle rope which connected between the legs of Triple H as he climbed through.

Triple H got inside the ring holding where he got hit as he danced around in the ring in pain as Flair then started the match with some shots to Triple H's chest with each getting a whooo reply from the fans. Triple H backed into the corner and Flair followed as he whipped Triple H to the other corner before Flair followed in and got met with a big boot stunning the Legend.

Triple H saw the opportunity as he hit Flair in the gut and tried to get him in place, only for Flair to be ready as he dropped down to his knees and hit a perfect low blow which got Triple H down on his knees. Flair backed up a step and then hit another slap across Triple H's chest sending him back as Flair went for a cover, only to get a two count as Triple H kicked out.

Triple H took a beating for a few good minutes with Flair offering slaps at every opportunity and then Flair climbed to the top turnbuckle as he came off with an axe handle crashing onto Triple H. Triple H staggered around the ring as Flair backed onto the ropes and came back to Triple H with an arm to the legs taking him down. Flair then worked on Triple H's legs setting him up as he then grabbed his leg, and did his trademark dance before locking each leg in place and putting Triple H into a Figure 4 Leglock.

Triple H screamed out in pain at what Flair had locked in as he got some close 2 counts only to get his shoulder up in time. Triple H tried to turn Flair over and eventually did so after he suffered too much pain as Flair got turned but broke it up just after receiving pain himself.

Both men got to the feet and Flair got sent to the turnbuckle before Triple H followed up with a clothesline and took control of the match back to his side. Triple H then worked on Flair more hitting a big typical backdrop on Flair who screamed out in pain, before Flair made a mistake and got hit with a kick to the gut and Triple H locked him in place, before he hit a perfect Pedigree on his former best friend.

The ref got down to cover, only Triple H got to his feet and looked around at the fans, smiling as the ref got back up asking what he was doing. Triple H turned around and walked over to the ropes climbing out and down the steps as he looked under the ring and pulled out his trusty weapon, the Sledgehammer. Triple H climbed back into the ring and walked over to Flair as he caressed his weapon with his back turned to the ring entrance.

Triple H raised the sledgehammer up as he got ready to smash it into Flair who raised his arm attempting to stop any shot from Triple H. As he got ready, suddenly running down and sliding into the ring came the enemy of Triple H, Shelton Benjamin. Shelton grabbed the sledgehammer off Triple H as he turned around and saw who had came running down to help Flair.

Triple H staggered backwards trying to tell Shelton not to do anything stupid like using the hammer on him, as Shelton smiled at Triple H as he got ready with the hammer. Ric Flair moved to the ropes and climbed to his feet seeing what was happening as Shelton ran forward as he swung the hammer, only to reverse it at the last second and smashing it into Ric Flair's body who crashed down to the middle of the ring in agony at the shot he just took.

Triple H looked on in shock at what just happened, as he looked at Shelton and then Flair lying on the ground in agony holding his chest. Shelton looked down on Ric Flair as the crowd gave some huge heat at the man who just turned on the Legend, before he held the sledgehammer and dropped down with it in his hands, as the hammer smashed down onto Flair's face as he turned over screaming in agony.

Shelton got to his feet as Flair turned over and showed a big bloody cut to his head as blood poured out over the ring. Triple H couldn't believe what he just saw as he smiled at Shelton who dropped the sledgehammer and stepped back, with Triple H moving over slowly and covering Ric Flair. The ref got down and made the three count as he called for the bell and awarded the victory thanks to unforeseen help from Shelton Benjamin to the man who beat him 24 hours previously Triple H.

Triple H climbed to his feet and looked down on the beaten and bloody Ric Flair, as Shelton moved forward putting his hand out, to which Triple H put his out and shook Shelton's hand before Shelton climbed out the ring and made his way up the ramp with the fans upset at their hero turning on Ric Flair.

Triple H was left in the ring and picked up his sledgehammer as he raised it up in victory to some huge heat from the fans with medical staff running down to the ring to check over Ric Flair in what was to be his final moment in the WWE.

Winners: Triple H

MR: 57.9%

MQ: 57.4%

OR: 59.5%

The Monster Next!

A promo was shown next indicating who would be up after the break as we saw Eugene going one on one with Kane.

Coach: "We have heard for a while now that Kane is coming back with a new look, and up next we will finally see him back in action as he goes one on one with Eugene, BAH GAWD THIS WILL BE BRUTAL. **sarcastically**"

OR: 50.6%

[AD BREAKS]

Kane w/ Maria vs Eugene

As we returned, the upbeat music was playing and Eugene was stood in the ring dancing around before running over and hugging Lillian Garcia and the ref. The mood swiftly changed though as new hard hitting music hit around the arena, and the crowd turned to the top of the stage area, as out walked all dressed in black leather, and carrying a whip and long chain in her hands, which was connected through the curtain to something was none other than Maria.

She stood at the top of the ramp and looked around to a mixed reaction from the fans as she the cracked the whip, and out walked dressed in black trousers with a picture on them, of Kane stood above hundreds of skulls like he was a prince above all his victors, was the Monster Kane. Kane was attached to a dog collar around his neck from which the chain Maria was carrying was attached to, as well as being handcuffed.

Maria walked ahead of Kane who stood looking around before Maria pulled on the chain and Kane moved forward being lead to the ring by Maria. She stopped at the bottom of the ramp as Eugene stood inside biting his nails and looking on, as Maria turned to Kane and unattached the chain from his dog collar, before unlocking the handcuffs that kept Kane bound.

Suddenly Maria cracked the whip once more, as Kane suddenly changed his mood, and started almost growling as he climbed up onto the apron and over the top rope into the ring. Eugene backed up not knowing what to do, as he looked on at the new look Kane. Eugene started to move forward slightly as he reached his hand out hoping to shake hands with Kane who just looked on and down at Eugene's hand. Kane then moved his out and shook it as Eugene smiled, as he turned to look away only Kane hadn't let go, and Eugene turned back to be met by Kane's hand to the throat.

Kane looked more vicious than ever as he lifted Eugene up with one hand and slammed him down in the center of the ring. Kane looked to have a more vicious streak than ever before as he picked Eugene up and whipped him to the ropes, bending over aiming for a backdrop, but Eugene stopped and kicked Kane in the face. This had no effect though as Kane just rose up and looked at Eugene, who ran back to the ropes and came back to be met by a big boot sending him back down.

Suddenly, another crack of a whip was heard as Kane turned to look at Maria who gave a slow cut throat towards him signalling the end. Kane picked Eugene up and maria jumped onto the ring apron, as the ref went to stop her, but not seeing Maria throw the steel chain into the ring which landed in the centre. Kane picked Eugene up off his feet and turned him upside down, as he hit a powerful Tombstone down onto the steel chain, as Eugene got cut open and the crowd popped with some huge heat. Kane threw the chain towards the other side of the ring and made the cover as Maria stepped down and the ref turned to make the three count seeing the pinfall.

The bell sounded and Kane picked up the easy victory totally destroying his opponent Eugene who was being checked on by the ref, as Maria climbed up the steps and into the ring. Kane walked over and picked up the chain, as Maria cracked the whip, and Kane turned to look at Eugene lying down in the middle of the ring. Kane moved towards him as the ref tried to stop him but Kane just grabbed the ref and threw him over the top rope and out, before returning to his opponent as he grabbed Eugene's busted open head, and wrapped the chain around Eugene's neck as he walked to the ropes.

Kane grabbed Eugene and picked him up, before throwing him over the top rope while still holding onto the chain as Eugene went over to the outside but got caught with the chain around his neck as he struggled for breath being strangled by the chain with the crowd booing at what was taking place. Eugene struggled with his feet barely touching the floor, before officials ran down to try and help him. They ran around to try and do what they could as Kane pulled back on the chain strangling Eugene even more. Suddenly, a crack of the whip and Kane let go as Eugene collapsed to the outside, as officials unwrapped the chain and threw it in the ring as medics rushed down to check on Eugene, with Maria picking up the chain, smiling at the action her man just did, before she instructed Kane to leave the ring and she followed.

On the outside of the ring, Kane looked over his shoulder smiling at the carnage he just created, as Maria attached the chain to his collar once more, and put the handcuffs back on Kane before she walked up the ramp, dragging Kane behind her walking as they stopped at the top of the ramp and turned to look back to some huge heat from the fans.

Winners: Kane w/ Maria

MR: 64.0%

MQ: 83.2%

OR: 71.9%

Guess Who!

After the match, we saw a car pull up in the parking lot as it stopped in it's space and the door opened, as the camera worked it's way up to reveal none other than WWE Superstar and New World Heavyweight Champion, Christian.

He stood as the crowd popped big time at seeing their new champion arrive at the arena. He slapped his chest in reaction to his thousands of peeps in attendance before he reached into his car and pulled out the World Heavyweight Championship Belt that he won just 24 hours earlier in one of the most rememberable matches to take place on a Raw Pay Per View. He looked at the title and then placed it over his shoulder as he walked off into the arena.

Coach: "He's here, the new World Heavyweight Champion has arrived at the arena, has he made his mind up whether he will join the Gathering? What will his decision be?"

OR: 80.0%

WWE Unleashed!

A video showed next, advertising the next Raw Pay Per View to take place Live on January 1st 2006. It started at a graveyard and we saw Kane stood at someone's grave, but unable to see who's it is, as he turned his face and growled at the camera as the picture went off, and we saw the screen go to black, before the PPV name was shown.

Voiceover: "WWE Unleashed Live on Pay Per View 1st January 2006, call your local operator to purchase this Event!"

OR: 55.0%

A Dream Becoming A Reality!

A video aired showing clips and photos of what took place 24 hours ago. We saw Christian and Randy Orton get it on inside the Steel Cage of Hell match for the World Heavyweight Championship belt. Showing footage of Stacy getting involved, and the fatal moment when Christian threw Randy Orton 20 foot off the top of the Steel Cell crashing down onto the back of a truck. It showed Randy Orton's beaten body lying on the back of the truck as Christian looked down and Stacy Keibler rushed around to help her husband.

The final moments showed Christian holding Stacy Keibler on the outside, when Orton tried to attack from behind but hit his wife by accident, before being struck with an Un-Prettier by Christian who covered and his dream became a reality as he captured the title for the first ever time.

OR: 60.0%

A Decision To Make For A Champion!

After the video, the music hit and the crowd popped big time as out walked in casual wear holding the World Heavyweight Championship over his shoulder was the Champion Christian.

Coach: "Here we go, here comes the new World Heavyweight Champion, Christian. I hope he makes the right choice, what will he have to say?"

He stood at the top of the ramp looking around before he slapped his chest a few times and pointed to his thousands of peep's before he continued his walk down the ramp, climbing between the ropes and inside. The Champion then climbed all four turnbuckles and posed with the title he won celebrating with his fans before he stepped down and took hold of a mic from Lillian Garcia.

Christian: "Last night, just 24 hours ago, a dream became a Reality for me, the chance to face the former, I love that word, FORMER World Champion 'The Master' Randy Orton, well he ain't a Master anymore is he, because last night I beat his ass all over Florida. **POP** For the first time ever, Christian finally proved that he should be the World Heavyweight Champion when I destroyed the former champion in a Steel Cage of Hell Match. In one of the most brutal matches ever seen in the WWE, in one of the most career ending matches to take place, when I stood at the top of that Cell, beating the hell out of Randy Orton, I got such a buzz, I got such a feeling that I knew that it was time for a change in this company, and that change came when I threw that piece of trash off the top and he crashed down 20 foot almost breaking his body. **POP** Well tonight, we are watching a new era in the company, a new Champion stands in this ring and unlike my predecessor, I won't back down from anyone, I won't run and hide behind some Owner of the company in the hope of keeping this title, because I know I can beat everyone and anyone that is thrown at me. So send out whoever you want. Damien I saw what you said at the top of the show, well, you can say what you want, and do what you want, but there is no way that the 'Peeps Champ' is going to hell with you!"

Suddenly, the music started and the arena darkened slightly as out walked in his long black robe, the owner of the company, Damien as he stopped at the top of the ramp holding a mic. The music stopped as the crowd gave some heat towards the owner.

Damien: "Christian, I thought you would have been smarter, I warned you at the top of the show, that if you didn't join The Gathering, then it would be you going to Hell. Now I will ask for the final time, and I suggest you make the right choice Christian, because as the champion of Raw, I can make your life easy, or hard, your choice. So the World Heavyweight Champion, Christian, do you want to be taken down to the depths of hell, or are you willing to make the sacrifice and join the greatest team that has ever been seen in the WWE, The Gathering!"

Christian looks like he is thinking for a moment, before he brings the mic to his mouth and gets ready to speak.

Christian: "You want an answer, it's gonna be the same answer that I just gave, there is no chance in hell I will ever be joining you guys!" **POP**

Damien: "You disappoint me then, and you leave me with no choice. You will have to face the wrath of the Gathering, while Randy Orton is considering his options and he will not be your next opponent, I have picked someone who you will face at WWE Unleashed Live on Pay Per View, Sunday January 1st 2006, your opponent, will be......"

Suddenly the pyros exploded, and out walked none other than Maria holding the chain, and on the end of the chain was the Beast Kane. They walked out to the top of the ramp and looked down on Christian who was shocked at his opponent for the next pay per view.

Coach: "BAH GAWD, KANE... KANE IS HIS NEXT OPPONENT!"

Damien: "You wanted this Christian, you dared to go up against The Gathering, and now ... now you will face your worst fears, you will get down on your knees and beg for your life when you step in the ring with the beast, the beast that will tear your soul apart and who will take you where you belong... TO HELLLLLLLLLL!"

Christian stood in the ring clutching onto his newly won World Heavyweight Championship as Maria pulled Kane towards her and spoke to him, before he raises his arms and dropped them in trademark style as the ringposts blew up in typical flames leaving Christian backing into the middle of the ring not being able to escape the ring as the flames continued rising from the ringposts.

The final moment showed Christian stood in the center of the ring with the flames rising from the ringposts, as we saw Damien smiling down at what he just announced, with Kane still on his leash as Maria smiled at what pain he was gonna cause to Christian when they meet.

Coach: "WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT WEEK, WILL CHRISTIAN BE ABLE TO DEFEND HIS TITLE AGAINST THE NEW BEAST?"

OR: 86.4%

Overall Rating: 70.3%

Live from Iowa

November 28th 2005

We are just 24 hours off one of the biggest Raw Pay Per Views in WWE History, as we crowned a New World Heavyweight Champion. Last night in front of thousands Christian fulfilled a lifelong dream as he defeated 'The Master' Randy Orton to capture the title for his first ever time. The New Champion will be in the arena tonight as he talks to his Peeps about winning the title.

While Christian won the belt, what will the former World Champion Randy Orton have to say about last night, and what are Damien's plans now that he doesn't have anyone he can trust holding the title belt anymore? Tonight, Damien will surely have something to say to Christian, but will it be something the new champion wants to hear? Also we understand that Damien is not too pleased with someone on the Raw roster and is looking at making an example out of them, who is this superstar and what treatment will they get on the night?

Last night a Living Legend was left holding his ripped up contract as 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair lost his battle against Triple H in a Contract on a Pole Match. Tonight, Ric Flair will say his final farewells to the company and his fans in what is sure to be an emotional night no one will ever forget.

What about Shelton Benjamin? Last night he lost out to 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane, what is next for one of the greatest athletic superstars on Raw?

Tonight will see the return of the Monster Kane. He was last seen trying to get romantic with Maria, and from rumours going around the lockeroom Maria will now accompany Kane down to the ring on every occasion. Not only that, but a video tape has been sent with a chilling message to all the superstars claiming that 'The Monster' has been unleashed. Will this be a good night for Eugene to face Kane, or will the beginning of the end be unleashed upon the world?

Tune in this Monday Night at 9pm to see a great night LIVE on Raw from Iowa.

Confirmed Matches:

World Television Championship:

Rhyno vs 'The Masterpiece' Chris Masters ©

Eugene vs Kane w/ Maria

WWE World Tag Team Championship:

WWE No Escape Rematch:

The Problem Solvers © vs Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho

Sorry, thought it posted all in last message but cut off main event, :ohwell:

Here it is anyway, enjoy.

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WWE World Heavyweight Championship:

Handicap Match:

Christian vs 'The Master' Randy Orton © & Stacy Keibler

As we returned to the ring from the preview video montage that just aired, we saw the Steel Cage just being finalised as it all fitted into place with the 'Hell in a Cell' cage up high still above the ring. The music then hit of the Peep's Champion as out walked in his hooded gold jacket, Christian walked down to the steel cage as he looked around it before climbing through the steel door into the ring. He made his way over to a corner and climbed up, to the top of the steel cage and he removed his hood as he kissed his fingers and pointed out to all his Peep's in the audience tonight, before signalling around his waist that he wants the Title tonight.

The mood then changed as Christian stepped down and the eerie music started up and darkness surrounded the arena as out walked in their respective black robes, the Champion and his wife. Accompanied by 'The Mistress of Darkness' Stacy Keibler, was the World Heavyweight Champion, 'The Master' Randy Orton. They stood at the top of the ramp as the crowd boo'd them both, before they walked down towards the ring with the 15foot steel cage wrapped around it. They stood on the outside as Christian stood inside the metal contraption awaiting his opponents. First walking up the steps came the champion, Randy Orton as he carefully climbed inside the ring with the ref holding back Christian, before Orton opened the ropes and in walked his wife, Stacy Keibler. Orton walked over to the corner as he climbed up and opened his robe to reveal the title he holds posing for the crowd as Stacy Kebiler removed her robe as Orton stepped down. He stared into Christian's eyes as they both got ready for the classic encounter. Orton unhooked his title belt from around his waist and he kissed it before he handed it over to the ref who showed it the fans and then walked over to ref on the outside who took hold of it as the steel cage door was locked.

The ref signalled for the final moment to take place, as Christian stood in one corner, and Stacy Keibler and Randy Orton in the other, as the final stage started to complete with the dropping down slowly of the Hell in a Cell mesh of a cage which would surround the outside of the steel cage. All of them looked up at this cell being brought down over them knowing that there would be No Escape from this match for anyone, including Stacy Keibler.

As the cell got placed finally in position, the bell sounded and we were ready to witness the first ever Steel Cage of Hell match in the WWE. Orton told Stacy to stay in the corner of the ring as he moved forward and went face to face with his challenger, Christian. The two had a good minute of staredown arguing with each other before Orton took the first shot, slapping Christian across the face which stunned him and sent him back. Christian held his face before he came back and went face to face again but this time doing it his way as he slapped Orton across the face which was heard throughout the arena. Orton stepped back in reaction from the shot, before it all kicked off and the two just went at it.

Orton and Christian traded blow to each other before Christian took the early control sending Orton back to the ropes and then whipping him to the other side and coming back into a backdrop. Orton was down holding his back as Christian turned and smiled at Stacy Keibler as he walked over to her and started shouting in her face. He grabbed Stacy by her hair but Orton came from behind and went for an early pinfall with a schoolboy rollup from behind. The ref got down for the count but Christian quickly kicked out and as Orton got up he got took back down with a clothesline. Stacy rushed around them both away from the action as she escaped, while Christian put a few kicks down on the champion.

Christian picked Orton up and sent him crashing to the turnbuckles before running in, as Orton stuck his foot up to hit him, Christian put the brakes on and grabbed him by his foot dragging him out to the center of the ring hopping along. Orton tried to take some shots at Christian but he was too far away and couldnt connect before Christian took him down by his other leg, and then held his legs apart and came down with a knee to the groin as the fans popped, Stacy covered her eyes and the ref warned Christian about his actions.

Christian walked towards the steel cage doors as he looked back at his opponent being cared for by his wife Stacy Keibler. Christian turned around and came back towards them as Stacy saw it and jumped up over to the corner, allowing Christian to pick Orton up. He sent Orton to the ropes and he came back into a clothesline before a quick cover and the 2 count as Orton kicked out.

A pick up once again before sending Orton with some right hands back to the ropes and then went to send him to the other set but was reversed as Christian went and came back ducking a clothesline by Orton and come back off the 2nd set of ropes and crashing into Orton sending both men down. The ref checked on them both as Stacy went to look at her man, before she saw an opportunity, and looking over at Christian she crawled over and attempted a cover, as the ref looked bemused at first then counted but Christian kicked out at two.

Stacy didn't know what to do, as she tried waking Orton up as he started to come too again, as well as Christian as the two got to their feet. Orton went and connected with Christian before Christian came back with a shot of his own, and both went on for another couple of shots at each other before Christian dominated again and he sent Orton crashing into the corner once again. Christian went in this time fully loaded only for Stacy to grab Ortons arm and pull him out of the corner just in time as Christian connected chest first into the turnbuckles, dropping back down onto the mat. Orton saw an opportunity as he covered Christian and attempted a pin but put his feet on the turnbuckles to try to make it easier but Christian still somehow kicked out in time.

Orton looked annoyed with himself, before he told Stacy to get out of the steel cage, as the door was opened with Stacy putting her hand through the steel bars and unlocking it as she opened it and climbed out of the steel cage shutting it behind her. Stacy stood on the outside of the Steel Cage but turned around to be met by a Steel mesh of wire from the Hell in a Cell realising she couldn't escape from that. She tried calling to Orton asking what to do but he was too busy with Christian as he pulled him to his knees and connected with some right arms across the front of Christians chest.

Stacy on the outside of the steel cage, but still locked inside the hell in a cell shouted for the ref to let her out but he refused as she banged on the steel mesh. Inside the ring, Christian was down and almost got pinned once again but somehow kicked out. Orton looked over at Stacy as he walked over to the door and shouted at her to find something to use, as she looked under the ring and found a steel chair which she dragged out, opened ths steel door and passed to Orton inside before locking the door once again. Orton smiled as he took hold of the chair and set himself up.

Orton waited for Christian to climb to his feet and as he turned he ran at him swinging the chair, but Christian was wise to it and he ducked. Orton turned to be met by a kick to the gut as he dropped the chair on the mat, and Christian hit a DDT on Orton onto the steel chair. Christian dropped down for the cover, but somehow Orton this time kicked out in time. Stacy looked relieved on the outside as she looked on worried about her husband.

Christian got to his feet and he picked up the steel chair, as Orton staggered up using the ropes to get to his feet. He turned around slowly and almost out of it as Christian took a swing and connected with the chair onto his head as the hit was heard around the arena. Christian looked down at Orton who fell back onto the mat, and on his back. Christian was about to turn him over for the cover when he realised Stacy Keibler was on the outside as he stood back up. He looked at Stacy and smiled at her, as she ran around trying to reach in and wake Orton up but he was out of it.

Christian walked over to the door as he just about reached through and unlocked it from the steel bolt, as he opened it. Stacy turned her head and saw it being unlocked, as she ran back and grabbed the door which swung open. A flashback of 'Helloween' occured to the fans as she grabbed the door and went to smash it against Christian only this time, he was ready and he blocked it grabbing the door itself before it hit him. Stacy tried moving it back and forth but he wouldnt let go, until he pulled it towards him and then in one big move pushed it outwards as Stacy crashed backwards onto the mat on the outside of the steel cage. Stacy laying on her side holding her back as Christian made his exit from the steel cage, but knew he needed more than that to win the match, he needed a pinfall. He climbed to the outside, and looked under the ring as he pulled out a steel chain and padlock. The crowd popped as Christian moved back to the door and locked it using the chain and padlock.

Inside the ring Orton was still out of it, as Christian turned his attention to Stacy Keibler. She crawled around the ring to where Orton was lying inside and she trying reaching in and waking him once again as Christian slowly walked around knowing he had all the time he needed. He made his way around to Stacy as he grabbed her by the hair, just as Orton woke up and raised his head to reveal a nasty cut with blood pouring out looking dazed.

Christian looked in at Orton as he reached through the steel cage slightly but couldnt do anything to stop Christian as he pulled Stacy to her feet. Stacy was screaming to be let go, frightened at what may happen when Christian got down on one knee, put Stacy bent over it, and started to slap her *** as Orton looked on. Orton was furious at seeing his wife being treated like this as he walked over to the steel cage door and tried to open it before he noticed the steel chain and padlock now realising he coulndt get out that way. He turned his head to look at Christian still abusing Stacy as he got more and more angry and he climbed up the turnbuckle before climbing to the top of the steel cage. At the top he stopped, as he saw an opening and unlatched a switch which opened part of the top of the hell in a cell, as a small square steel door opened up and he climbed up through it. He got through to the top of the hell in a cell and stood on the top as he walked over carefully to the edge near Christian and shouted down at him.

Christian looked up and saw Orton stood on the outside and on top of the mesh of wire looking down on him. He threw Stacy down to one side and he walked around to where he was Orton escape as he climbed up the steel cage on the outside and through the same entrance Orton used to get to the top, but Orton was waiting as he started laying shots to Christian as he tried to climb up as Orton attempted to stop him. Christian though held on, as he poked Orton in the eyes blinding him for a moment allowing him to climb to the top of the cell and to his feet as the two went head to head at the top of the cell.

The two laid right hands at each other, before Orton out of nothing somehow hit an R.K.O. on a groggy Christian to a pop from the fans. Orton looked down on his beaten opponent as he walked to the edge of the cell and looked like he was calling for something from the back. Suddenly, from the top of the entrance, came out a huge truck with hundreds of boxes on the back as it backed down towards the ring. The truck stopped just a fraction off the ring area as Orton raised his arms in celebration at finally destroying Christian once and for all. At this moment Stacy Keibler got back to her feet and she walked around inside the hell in a cell and looked up at what was about to happen.

The fans waited with excitement as Randy Orton pulled Christian to his feet and moved him towards the edge of the top of the cell. He put some right punches stunning the challenger as got closer and closer to going over the edge. Orton backed up for one last punch as he ran forward and went to connect but Christian ducked out the way and Orton stood at the edge trying to balance himself looking down on what was below. Christian got to his feet as he pushed Randy Orton who went flying off the 20 foot Hell In A Cell roof and came crashing down onto the back of the truck into the hundreds of boxes below. The crowd started a 'Holy ****' chant at what they just saw as Christian looked down on Randy Orton's body lying in the center of the back of the truck as Stacy started screaming out. She ran to the door and asked them to open it as they did and she ran around to check on her husband as she and refs tried removing boxes to find his beaten up body.

Christian started to climb down the outside of the steel mesh cell as he finally made it to the bottom of the ring and on the outside. He walked around to check on what had happened as he climbed up into the back of the truck throwing boxes around all over the place trying to find Orton before he did. Orton's beaten body just laid there not moving an inch as he was unconciouss. Christian called for the ref to climb up as he got down and covered Randy Orton as the ref started to count. ONE.... TWO..... THR.... NO. As the ref brought his hand down for the three, he suddenly got dragged out by Stacy Keibler who broke the count up. Stacy argued with the ref not to count as he could be dead, but he didnt listen as another ref came around and blocked off Stacy from interfeing again as he climbed back up and started to count. ONE.... TWO... THR.... NO. Miraculously, Randy Orton got his arm up to break the count to a huge pop from the crowd. Christian looked on in disbelief at not winning this match, as Stacy cheered for her husband.

Christian then turned his attention to Stacy, knowing it may be easier to pin her instead as he climbed out and grabbed a hold of her once again. He shouted at Stacy as inside the back of the truck Randy Orton struggled to get to his feet as he was a bloody mess. He saw Christian holding Stacy against the outside of the cell as he ran forward and went to hit a diving splash on the back of Christian but he saw it coming and he moved out the way as Orton crashed into his wife Stacy Keibler as she collapsed to the floor in a heap, with Randy Orton looking on holding his head at what he had just done.

Orton turned around as Christian stood waiting and he got a kick to the gut, and then Christian got him in position and turned him around as he hit an Un-Prettier on Randy Orton before he covered the champion. The ref got down on the mat and started to call the count as he covered, ONE.... TWO.... THREE.... The crowd popped big time as the ref's hand hit the mat for the final time and Lillian Garcia got on the mic as she announced the winnner, and new 'WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION' Christian.

JR: "BAH GAWD, HE'S DONE IT. CHRISTIAN HAS ACHIEVED A LIFELONG DREAM AND HE HAS WON THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP!"

Coach: "I don't believe what I have just witnessed, you said it would be bloody, you said it would be a hell of a match but I didn't think it would be anything like what we just witnessed!"

JR: "BAH GAWD, THE CARNAGE, THE DESTRUCTION, BUT MOST OF ALL, WE HAVE A NEW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION. WHAT WILL DAMIEN HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THIS ON RAW, WHAT IS GONNA HAPPEN TOMORROW NIGHT. BAH GAWD LOOK AT ALL OF THIS DESTRUCTION."

A ref brought the belt around as he handed it to Christian who grabbed it and raised it in the air before he climbed onto the back of the truck as it slowly drove back up the ramp and stopped at the top. With the crowd still cheering, medical staff attending to both Stacy and Orton down outside the steel cage of hell, inside the back of the truck we saw Christian drop down to his knees clutching the World Heavyweight Championship belt to his chest in delight at finally fulfilling a dream as the show was coming to an end.

Winners: Christian (New World Heavyweight Champion)

MR: 83.0%

MQ: 80.4%

OR: 89.0%

Overall Rating: 71.1%

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Opening Montage?

The Pay Per View started with the opening promo video:

Voiceover: "Tonight, Two Men will commence battle..."

**Footage shows Randy Orton and Christian**

Voiceover: "One woman will hope for vengeance..."

**Footage shows Stacy Keibler being hit with Un-Prettier by Christian at the last ppv**

Voiceover: "One man will hope for glory..."

**Footage showing Christian beating Orton at every opportunity**

Voiceover: "While one will hope to retain his title..."

**Footage shows Randy Orton winning the title months ago, and beating everyone he faced**

Voiceover: "In the most savage, brutal and confined place ever built..."

**Footage shows a picture of the Hell In A Cell and Steel Cage**

Voiceover: "Tonight, three people will be locked away, and for each, they will be... NO ESCAPE!"

**Footage shows Christian attacking and beating Orton, and his attack on Stacy at the last PPV**

Voiceover: "WWE Raw is proud to present 'No Escape'"

The show starts with pyros hitting the top of the ramp area as we are Live from Florida for WWE No Escape. We scan the audience before we end up in view of Jim Ross and Coach standing by.

OR: 61.2%

JR: "Welcome to WWE No Escape Live on Pay Per View from Florida everyone, and what a night we have for you."

Coach: "That's right, I'm The Coach, Jonathan Coachman and sitting beside me is Good 'Ol JR, who may not be here for much longer."

JR: "What are you talking about?"

Coach: Just rumours I'm hearing, anyway let's get on with tonight. What about the World Tag Team belts on the line, The Problem Solvers defending them against Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho."

JR: "Yes, tonight Batista and Tyson Tomko will have their work cut out for them, we all saw just two weeks ago when Benoit and Jericho were able to beat the Tag Team Champs in a Non-Title Match, but tonight, can they do it once again this time with the belts on the line."

Coach: "JR, we also have a former good friend of mine, 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan looking to defend his title against not one, but two Revolutionaries."

JR: "Coach, this is gonna be a tough match for Hassan, I don't see how he is gonna beat both men inside that squared circle succesfully."

Coach: "Well we will find out later tonight, but what about our two huge Main Events. First JR, one of two men will be leaving this company, when we have our first ever, Contract on a Pole match."

JR: "That's right Coach, tonight former best buddies, best friends, 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair will be going one on one with 'The Game' Triple H inside the ring, and the object of this encounter? You have to climb the opponents corner and grab a contract that is hanging down and rip it up, and that folks, that will end the career in this company of one of these two great Superstars. I have no idea who it is gonna be, but I will say it will be sad to see one of these two leave tonight!"

Coach: "And our biggest match of them all, for the first time ever in the WWE, 'The Master' Randy Orton will defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Christian in a Handicap Match, as Orton's wife Stacy Keibler will be in his corner for this match."

JR: "Folks, we all saw this past Monday when Stacy Keibler who is married to Randy Orton, and who was last seen at Helloween our last pay per view being hit with an Un-Prettier by Christian inside of a Steel Cage, well last week she claimed to have a huge announcmenet for Christian, but it is something that not only surprised us all, but surprised even her husband when she announced that she would be competing in this match as well. This is a Handicap match, but unlike any other, this will take place inside what you see above the ring right now **camera shot shows the Hell In A Cell above the ring**, that Hell in a Cell will be brought down to wrap around the ring, but not only that folks, this gets more brutal, because first they will be locked inside a 15 foot steel cage. Think of it, even if you are lucky enough to escape from that steel cage, then you still can't escape from the Hell in a Cell, this match is gonna be a slobberknocker and I fear that tonight, someone will get seriously injured!"

Coach: "Well we are all set for tonight, and we are gonna kick it off with our opening match!"

Steven Richards vs Eugene

The show kicked off with it's opening bout. First out came Steven Richards to some good heat, before the crowd popped for Eugene who made his entrance in trademark jacket half open and waving to the fans as he admired the scenery of the arena he was in.

As Eugene climbed in the ring, and trying to remove his jacket is when Steven Richards started the match as he attacked him from behind. Richards dominated as he laid a beating down on Eugene with the crowd calling for the newest superstar hoping for a comeback and he did, as he started to get angry when Richards grabbed Eugene's head and smashed it into the turnbuckle. Eugene started to angrier and angrier with each shot as he broke loose and turned to point at Steven Richards as the crowd shouted out 'YOU'. Richards looked like he didn't know what to do at first, then he went to strike Eugene but it was blocked and he reacted with a shot of his own stunning Richards. Richards tried again and again but each time it was blocked by Eugene and he retalliated with shots of his own.

A whip to the ropes on Richards as he came back into a big backdrop by Eugene, and then a piggy back ride by the popular superstar on Richards back spanking him to crawl around the ring faster. Eugene eventually got off after having his fun and Richards climbed to his feet. He ran at Eugene who ducked and got Richards in position, before finishing him off with a Rock Bottom on Steven Richards near the ropes, and as Eugene made the cover the ref counted but Richards somehow got his foot on the bottom rope as he saw it and stopped the count. Eugene popped to his feet and started clapping cheering for himself believing he had won. The ref got to his feet and went over to try and explain, as Eugene looked unhappy and turned around to be met by a Stevie Kick. Steven Richards covered Eugene and put his feet on the middle rope for leveradge as the ref counted not seeing it and hit the mat for the three awarding the victory to Steven Richards.

Winners: Steven Richards

MR: 69.1%

MQ: 73.2%

OR: 74.7%

Best Friends?

After the match, we saw footage of what took place earlier tonight, as a limo pulled up in the parking lot and out stepped the Nature Boy Ric Flair. He grabbed his bag from out the car and walked into the arena.

JR: "Folks, earlier tonight we saw Ric Flair arrive at the arena ready for what could be his final night in this company!"

Footage then shows Live from the parking lot, as in drove another big black limo, and out stepped the challenger, and former ten times World Heavyweight Champion Triple H. He looked around with a smile on his face, before he took hold of his bag the driver gave him after removing it from the trunk of the car and he walked towards the arena doors as he went inside.

Coach: "And here we are Live in the Parking lot, and as you see folks, the challenger Triple H has just arrived. Tonight, Ric Flair and Triple H will meet inside the ring and only one of them will be left when it's all over!"

OR: 67.3%

WWE Women's Championship: Fatal 4 Way:

Trish Stratus vs Lita vs Victoria vs Ameera ©

The next match featured four Divas, all battling for the WWE Womens Championship currently held by Ameera. First out to a small pop came Victoria, followed by a mixed reaction for Trish Stratus. Next to the biggest pop of the match for Lita, before the Arabic music hit and out walked wearing her women's title, and in Arabic costume, Ameera as she stood at the top of the ramp and looked around before spitting down and making her way down to the ring.

It started before the ring bell sounded though as Lita climbed out the ring and went for Ameera walking down the ramp, while inside Trish Stratus attacked Victoria. Lita and Ameera collided on the outside, and Lita sent Ameera crashing into the side of the ring with her back, before she went to run at her but Ameera moved and Lita collided stomach first into it. Lita backed up holding her stomach in pain as Ameera hit some right hands and then sent Lita crashing into the steel steps. Ameera quickly jumped in the ring though as Trish made a cover on Victoria but she stopped it in time.

Ameera dragged Trish to her feet and the two started arguing about it, before Victoria rolled Ameera up from behind and attempted a pinfall which got stopped by Trish. Trish and Ameera then teamed up and threw Victoria over the top rope and out before they turned on each other again, and started to attack each other with shots to the face. The two went at it until they turned to the turnbuckle where Lita had got to her feet and climbed up as she flew off and came down with a splash on both Trish and Ameera taking them both out.

Lita then dominated as she attacked first Trish and sent her to the corner, before picking Ameera up and sent her into Trish in the corner. Lita then went in with a vicious clothesline which connected on Ameera who crashed down to the mat and out. Trish staggered out, as Lita set herself up ready and hit a kick to the gut, she locked Trish's head in and hit a Twist of Fate on the former Champion, before rolling her over for the cover. Lita made the cover as the ref counted and just as the hand was coming down for the three, Victoria got in and jumped on top of the ref to stop the count.

The match carried on for another few minutes before it came to a close. Victoria held Ameera in the middle of the ring, as Trish set herself up and hit a Chick Kick but Ameera moved out the way and Victoria got caught hard as she fell to the mat. Ameera got a hold of Trish and threw her out the ring, and turned but Lita was waiting, a kick to the gut, and a Twist of Fate for the cover as the ref's hand came down for the three this time and awarded the victory to the new Women's Champion, Lita.

Winner: Lita (New Womens Champion)

MR: 69.1%

MQ: 65.4%

OR: 68.1%

The Master Disagrees?

Backstage we find 'The Master' Randy Orton in the Gathering's dressing room, as he is walking up and down looking worried about his match later tonight as Stacy Keibler just sits on the couch looking unhappy. Orton then stopped and ran his hands through his hair as he turned to look at his wife and started shouting at her.

Orton: "What the hell did you think you were doing Stacy, I mean, I thought you were gonna do something special, you were gonna maybe give Christian something he'd never forget, but you put yourself in the match, in my match, a match I have to win, a match with my World Heavyweight Championship on the line."

Stacy: "I know what I am doing Hun, you know you are the best World Champion this company has ever seen, you can beat Christian with your eyes closed, all I want is some revenge for what he did to me, you remember what he did don't you?"

Orton: "Of course I remember, I'll never forget that night he put his hands on you, but you should have told me what your plans were instead of springing them on me like that. Now I don't just have to worry about being locked inside that 15foot steel cage, or even inside that Hell in a Cell, not even that I have to worry about my opponent Christian, but now I have to worry about you Stacy, how am I supposed to protect this title and you at the same time, you tell me?"

As he said that, Stacy looked like she was thinking what to say, when the door opened behind and in walked the owner of the company Damien.

Damien: "You protect them because that is your job Randy."

Randy Orton turned around to face Damien and didn't look happy.

Orton: "Why the hell did you accept this, why did you let my wife into this match?"

Damien: "Because I had no choice, this deal was agreed between Stacy and Linda McMahon before I fired her. I checked it out and there was no way to alter the contract that was signed. So Randy, what you have to do is go in there tonight and do what you do best, you beat your opponent, and you walk out still the World Heavyweight Champion. No matter what it costs, no matter who gets hurt, you understand what I mean Randy? Do you understand what costs you must go to so that you remain as Champion of Raw?"

Randy Orton looks at Damien, before he turns his head looking down on Stacy holding her head in her hands now realising maybe she made a mistake being involved in this match, as he turnes back to Damien.

Orton: "At any cost Damien, no matter what it takes, I will still be your World Heavyweight Champion!"

Damien: "Good, I'm glad we understand each other, because if Christian wins, then I will not be happy, we need to remain in control of Raw, and that means having you as Champion. But remember this Randy, remember it well as you go into your match tonight, everyone, and I mean everyone, is expendable!"

Damien walks off leaving Orton looking unhappy at the thought of losing his match before he turns his head and looks at Stacy once again.

OR: 74.8%

JR: "Well it looks like a disgreement backstage, with Damien telling 'The Master' Randy Orton that everyone is expendable. I dont know if that will help Orton of hinder him though later tonight thinking about that!"

Coach: "Well we all know that everyone can be fired while Damien is in charge, he showed that when he fired Linda McMahon, and remember later tonight, either Triple H or Ric Flair will be gone, so Orton needs to get his game face on and be ready for his opponent tonight. But what about this next match JR!"

JR: "That's right, coming up right now we will see a match between two of the most exciting young contenders in the company today, Shelton Benjamin and the man who arrived just a few months back and renamed himself in his cousin's honour Shawn Michaels who is still out injured, 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane, and what an advantage whoever wins tonight, they will become the Number #1 Contender to face whoever wins the 'Allah' Championship match later tonight."

Number #1 Contenders 'Allah' Championship Match:

Shelton Benjamin vs 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane

'Its all about the Benjamins' music hit and out walked to a big pop from the fans, Shelton Benjamin as he made his way down to the ring and climbed inside awaiting his opponent. 'Sexy boy' then hit around the arena and out walked in full HBK style wrestling outfit, came the challenger, 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane. He stood at the top to a chorus of some boo's from the fans before he made his way down a few steps, stopped and posed as pyros exploded behind him. He then continued down to the ring and climbed inside as we got ready to see who would compete for the 'Allah' Championship next in line.

The match started with Shelton taking early control with a headlock on Shane, before a whip to the ropes and a shoulder block sent Shane down. Shelton ran to the ropes and came back jumping over Shane who ducked to the mat, before climbing to his feet and Shelton came back into a hip toss, but he countered it as he landed on his feet. Shane posed for the fans believing he had control until he turned around and got met with shots of right hands and kicks to him by a waiting Shelton. Shelton sent Shane to the ropes and back with a big backdrop, before a clothesline sent Shane over the top rope and crashing to the outside.

Shelton climbed up on the turnbuckle and he flew to the outside crashing down on Michael Shane as the ref started to count and the crowd popped for the high flying move. Shelton sent Shane back into the ring and after him as he covered but only got a two count. Shelton picked Shane up and sent him to the turnbuckles before he ran in after him but Shane got his foot up. Shelton was wise to him once again though as he stopped and caught his foot in mid air. He pulled him hopping out into the center of the ring as Shane tried throwing some punches to Shelton but coulndt connect as he was too far back.

Shelton pulled Shane's foot up in the air, and amazingly, Shane did a back somersault and landed on his feet, just. Shane smiled, as Shelton looked on amazed at this suprising move, but didnt last long as he ran and took Shane down with a clothesline. Shelton turned to the camera after the move and shrugged his shoulders to a small pop from the fans. Shelton picked Shane up and sent him to the ropes as he came back, but Shelton ducked down too early and Shane connected with a high kick sending Shelton back slightly, before Shane went at him and Shelton got knocked down with a drop kick.

Michael Shane then dominated in control with some nice moves to the unhappiness of the fans, while Shelton couldnt get back into it. The ending came as Shane set himself up for a Super Kick on Shelton who staggered back to his feet, and turned as Shane went to strike but Shelton ducked it, and he grabbed Shane hitting a T-Bone Supplex on him as he dropped down on top and covered. The ref went down for the cover, but he stopped at two as Michael Shane got his foot to the ropes, and Shelton looked disappointed. Shelton got back to his feet and he waited for Shane to climb to his feet, as he did and Shelton set him up once again, attempting a T-Bone Supplex, only Shane got out of it and pushed Shelton away, before he turned back and a strike of the foot to the chin knocked Shelton flat backwards onto the mat. Shane moved over for the cover, and the ref counted, but stopped at two once again, as this time Shelton got his foot on the ropes to the fans delight.

Shane started losing it as he got angry, and argued with the ref, but Shelton came from behind and rolled him up as the ref got down but Shane just broke out in time. The two then went at it some more, as Shane sent Shelton to the turnbuckle, but he jumped up onto the top turnbuckle and hit a flying splash behind him but Shane ducked out the way, as Shelton crashed and burned onto the mat. Shane saw an opportunity as he ran over and rolled Shelton up, as he grabbed a hold of the middle ropes and the ref counted unable to see what he was doing as his hand hit the three.

Michael Shane rolled out the ring and the ref followed as he raised his hand to the disappointment of the fans who knew he cheated to pick up the win, as Shelton looked on at the man who just beat him.

Winner: 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane

MR: 68.6%

MQ: 86.1%

OR: 81.0%

World Tag Title Match!

After the match, the promo video advertising the next match to take place started up. It started several weeks ago as we saw footage of Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho walking into the arena before Raw started, when they saw the car of the Tag Team Champions, as well as the belts inside which they took hold of and tried them on. As they tried the belts on for size, Batista and Tyson Tomko turned up and all hell almost broke loose as the four men went face to face, with Benoit & Jericho challenging the Tag Champs to a title match, and although got the match, it was made non-title.

During the match, we saw Jericho and Batista on the outside, as Batista went for a spear on Jericho who was leaning against the barrier, when suddenly he moved and Batista crashed through the barrier into the fans. Inside the ring, Benoit was able to lock on the Crippler Crossface on Tyson Tomko, and with his partner unable to get to the ring to help him, Tomko had no choice but to tap out giving the challenger a victory, and the first defeat by the World Tag Team Champions.

The footage ended with clips of what took place just this past Monday, as Batista defeated the 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan and Ansari in a Title match, as they made their way up the ramp before Jericho and Benoit attacked from behind. The four men brawled outside for a moment before it got took into the ring. Batista made a comeback as he took down both opponents and started to hulk up, as he took Jericho in position and brought him up ready to smash him down in a Batista Bomb, when Hassan came from behind and smashed a steel chair against Batista's back who dropped Jericho, and dropped to his knees, before Hassan smashed the chair against Batista's head knocking him down and out once and for all. We then saw the promo for the match taking place next.

OR: 57.0%

JR: "Here we go, I have been waiting to see this one!"

Coach: "Well the World Tag Team belts will be on the line and I have a feeling that tonight, we will be seeing new champions in that ring!"

JR: "Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit do hold a victory over the Problem Solvers, but don't count out Batista and Tyson Tomko, they are two of the toughest opponents you wouldn't want to face inside that ring."

WWE World Tag Team Championship:

The Problem Solvers © vs Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho

The music hit and the crowd gave a pop as out walked one of the challengers, Chris Benoit as he walked down to the ring and climbed inside. He stood walking around waiting for his partner. The countdown began, as the pyros hit on the mark and we saw Jericho's shadow at the top of the ramp before he turned around and posed for the fans making his way down to the ring to join his partner. He climbed the steps and posed on the outside playing upto the fans before climbing inside and joining Benoit to await their opponents.

'If Youve got a Problem, WE HAVE THE SOLUTION' hit and out walked to their hard hitting music entrance came the World Tag Team Champions in black leather jackets and sunglasses, Tyson Tomko and Batista. The belts wrapped around their waist as they posed at the top of the ramp and then made their way down to the ring. They climbed inside and looked at their opponents and challengers, Benoit and Jericho as they took off their jackets but were attacked from behind by Jericho and Benoit with shots to their back.

Jericho and Benoit attacked Tomko and Batista as the match kicked off but with no bell as the ref tried to break it up so one two men could be in the ring. Benoit and Jericho took control and clotheslined Batista over the top rope to the outside before hitting a double supplex on Tyson Tomko before the ref took control and got Jericho outside the ropes as he called for the bell to officially start the match.

Benoit made a quick cover but only got a one count as Tomko kicked out. Benoit worked on Tomko with kicks and elbows down onto him as Batista made it back onto the turnbuckle corner ready for a tag. Benoit pulled Tomko up and threw him to the ropes before coming back into a backdrop hard onto the mat. Benoit grabbed the arm and reached over for a tag to Jericho who climbed in, as Benoit held Tomko open and Jericho hit a kick to Tomko's ribs area. Benoit got told to get out the ring as he did and Jericho took hold of Tomko's arm twisting it as the fans started a Batista chant wanting him to get involved.

Tomko got to his feet and sent Jericho to the ropes as he came back ducking a clothesline, but returned as both Jericho and Tomko crashed into each other sending them both down. With each man down they both tried crawling over to their corners and Tomko almost made it but Jericho got there first for the tag as Benoit ran in and came down with an elbow on Tomkos back stopping him from making the tag before grabbing his arm and pulling him back into the center of the ring.

Benoit locked in a hold on Tomko making him unable to move at first as Batista was pacing up and down on the outside of the ring wanting to get involved in the match. Benoit had a hold on Tomko but he slowly got to his feet and sent Benoit into the turnbuckles, as he followed up but got met with a big boot to the face sending him crashing down, as Benoit covered. The ref made a cover but Batista jumped in and broke it up at the two count before the ref told him to get out of the ring.

Benoit pulled Tomko up and walked over to Jericho as a tag was made and Jericho and Benoit teamed up sending Tomko to the ropes as he came back but ducked a move, and returned to take both men down with a double clothesline. All three men were down as Batista started banging the ropes calling for Tomko to get over as he slowly crawled over and finally made a tag to Batista.

Batista came in and cleaned house as he took both men down with clotheslines on each other seperately, before he sent Jericho to the ropes and he came back into a swinging spinebuster, before Benoit got to his feet and walked straight into another one by Batista who sent Benoit crashing down onto the mat. Batista covered but only got a two as Benoit kicked out. Tomko climbed in the ring and took a hold of Jericho as he threw him over the top rope and out. Batista then picked up Benoit as he sent him crashing into the turnbuckle with a spear. A few more shoulders into Benoit before he pulled him out and picked him up onto his shoulder. Batista had him set as he ran and hit a running powerslam on Benoit in the center of the ring and covered. The ref got down to count, one, two, thr.... NO. Jericho grabbed the ref's leg and pulled him out of the ring crashing to the outside.

Tomko climbed out the ring and went after Jericho but he got caught and Jericho smashed him into the steel steps, before sending him crashing into the barrier on the outside. Inside the ring Batista walked over to see what was going on, as Benoit got back to his feet and came from behind as Batista turned back and Benoit got Batista down and locked in a Crippler Crossface on Batista who was trying to escape but couldn't.

Jericho climbed back in the ring and he looked at Batista struggling with Benoits Crossface, before he got down, picking up Batista legs and locked himself in with a Walls of Jericho. Benoit had Batista in a Crossface, while Jericho had Batista's legs in a Walls of Jericho as both men poured the pressure on Batista who eventually had no option but to tap out. Batista was tapping but there was no ref before Benoit and Jericho eventually let go believing they had won the titles seeing Batista tap out.

Jericho walked over and out the ring before grabbing the belts and climbing back inside and handing one over to Benoit as they celebrated in the ring. The ref eventually got back up and into the ring, as he looked at Benoit and Jericho celebrating raising the belts and wasnt happy, as he moved over and grabbed the belts off them before indicating that he didnt see anything so they were not the champions.

As Benoit and Jericho argued with the ref, Tyson Tomko came from behind and sent both men down with shots to the back of the heads. Tomko then picked Benoit up and sent him shoulder first into the steel turnbuckle as he crashed into it and then fell to the outside. Batista rolled over to the corner, as Tomko picked Jericho up and whipped him to the ropes and he came back ducking a Tomko clothesline but then came back as Tomko raised his foot and smashed it into Jericho's face knocking him down and out.

Tomko dropped down and covered as the ref made what could have been considered a quick count compared to normal as he hit the three and Tyson Tomko pinned Chris Jericho to retain the World Tag Team Championships. Tomko was given the belts as he rolled to the outside and helped Batista out as he struggled with the attack he had before they made their way to the top of the ramp and raised the titles up remaining the champions by beating Jericho and Benoit.

Winners: The Problem Solvers ©

MR: 72.2%

MQ: 82.2%

OR: 80.4%

'Allah' Champion Faces Tough Test?

The promo video started with 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan defeating Matt Hardy back on a Special Raw in Texas as he won what was then known as the 'Intercontinental Championship' belt. Not long after he changed the name to make people respect him for what he is, as he crowned himself and renamed the title the 'Allah' Championship in his own honour. Matt Hardy made a comeback though, as he started a 'Revolution' first as he brought in once again back on the American Path, Robert Conway, before he stunned Hassan even more, when he brought out their manager and new Revolutionary, Davari, once former Manager and friend of Hassan himself who was furious at this turn by his friend to now go up against everything he once believed in.

The footage showed several matches between the two teams as Hassan's Arab-American's got beat at every pay per view they faced them, until several weeks ago when he asked for Damien's help, and duely obliged making a Handicap match between Hassan and his partner Ansari against Matt Hardy. The Arab-Americans dominated the match and destroyed Matt Hardy, believing they had finally finished the Revolution, but Matt returned the following week with other members Lita and Robert Conway with Daivari helping Christian and Jericho defend themselves against Hassan, Ansari and Rosey & Hurricane.

With Damien unhappy with Hassan allowing his opponents come back and help the man he hated, Christian, he then announced that Hassan would have to defend his 'Allah' Championship against two men in a Triple Threat Match, facing not one but two Revolutionaries, in Matt Hardy and Robert Conway as we saw the promo for the match next.

OR: 56.3%

JR: "Here we go, this has been brewing for months, The Revolution has been looking at taking out the Arab-Americans for good since Matt Hardy formed them, and tonight what a better way than to beat the leader and win that Championship belt!"

Coach: "JR, your at it again, it's not about colour, it's not about Arab-Americans, it's about respect something you obviously know nothing about, but it is about time you respected the Champion tonight because even though the odds are against him, I believe he can still get the job done!"

JR: "Well say what you want Coach, but tonight I have a feeling that this night is gonna be unforgettable, and it will start right here when that piece of garbage, that man who does nothing but moan about this great country loses his Allah Championship."

WWE 'Allah' Championship:

Triple Threat:

'The Great' Muhammad Hassan vs Matt Hardy vs Robert Conway

The Revolutions music hit and out walked the two challengers for the next match and the 'Allah' Championship, Robert Conway and Matt Hardy. They made their way down to the ring and climbed inside posing for the fans as they awaited the champion. The music hit to some real big heat from the fans as out walked in full costume, 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan holding his 'Allah' Championship belt, as he looked around before calling for someone behind the curtain and out walked his friend and colleague, Ansari in full Arabic costume. They stood and looked down at Matt Hardy and Conway who complained to the ref about Ansari accompanying Hassan.

Hassan and Ansari stood and turned their heads before spitting down onto American soil to some bigger heat from the fans as they walked down the ramp and towards the ring. The ref held Hardy and Conway back as Hassan first prayed outside the ring and then walked up the ramp and inside, before taking off the belt and posing with it for the fans. The ref then got hold of it, showing the fans before handing it to the outside and the bell ran for the start of the match.

Hardy and Conway started off on the same page, as they cornered Hassan by going around him and then attacking him at the same time as Hassan couldn't deal with it, as he got pounded down to the mat by his two opponents with kicks and chops to him to a pop from the fans. Ansari complained to the ref but it was no use as this was a Triple Threat match. Hardy and Conway teamed up picking up Hassan and whipping him to the ropes and coming back into a double huge backdrop as he hit the mat hard.

Hardy moved over for the cover as the ref got down and on two Hardy got pulled off the cover by Robert Conway, as he got to his feet and asking what he was doing. The two started arguing until Conway got down for the cover, and on two again he got pulled off this time by Matt Hardy. The two went face to face arguing about who was gonna cover which turned into a pushing match as Conway pushed Hardy, before he returned the favour.

The two argued still as Hassan got to his feet and walked over only to be met by a double shot to the face sending him back down. Hardy and Conway teamed up again picking Hassan up and sending him to the ropes and coming back into a double clothesline sending him down to the mat again, before Hardy told Conway they should get rid of him, as they picked Hassan up and threw him over the top rope crashing to the outside.

Hardy and Conway then connected up and attacked each other as Ansari ran around the ring and went to help out his friend Muhammad Hassan who was out on the mat. Hardy had Conway in a headlock before Conway got out sending Hardy to the ropes and coming back into a shoulder block, sending Hardy down. Conway went to the ropes as Hardy ducked down on the mat as he jumped over him and came off the other set of ropes and into a hip toss by Hardy. Hardy put some kicks to Conway who got back up and sent him backwards into the turnbuckle, as he then sent him crashing into the other corner, and followed up with a big clothesline.

Hardy then grabbed Conway and picked him up so he sat on the top turnbuckle, as he climbed up himself and was setting himself up for a supplex, but from behind came Muhammad Hassan who got back in the ring and he walked over, crawling under Hardy as he picked him up on his shoulders, with Hardy still holding onto Conway, as they came crashing back with Hassan hitting a Electric Chair on Hardy, who supplexed Conway all at once to a huge pop from the fans. Hardy and Conway were down as Hassan crawled over for the cover on Hardy, as the ref got down and hit two before he kicked out. Hassan then moved over and covered Conway but he kicked out at two as well.

Hassan was furious at not picking up the easy win, as he layed some kicks to Conway and Hardy trying to keep them down. He then picked Conway up and sent him crashing to the outside as Ansari worked on him, while Hassan worked on Hardy inside the ring. Ansari sent Conway crashing on the outside into the spanish announce table while the ref looked over and told him to stop, while inside the ring Hassan got down and hit a low blow on Hardy before he made a cover as the ref turned and got down, and got a close two count almost hitting the three but for a kick out.

Hassan furious still at not being able to pick up a win, picked Hardy up and instructed the fans he was going for the Inverted STO, as he went to hit it but Hardy reversed it and was able to hit a Twist of Fate on Muhammad Hassan to the fans delight. Both men fell down as Hardy slowly crawled over and got his arm over Hassan looking for the pinfall and becoming the new champion. The ref went to make the count when Ansari jumped up onto the ring apron and the ref got distracted by Ansari who was arguing with him.

Inside the ring Matt Hardy got to his feet and whipped the ref around arguing that he was covering Hassan but the ref indicated he was distracted by Ansari, and Hardy connected with Ansari as he crashed back down onto the mat outside the ring. Hardy looked down on Ansari laying down on the floor before he turned and got met by Muhammad Hassan who was able to get him with the Inverted STO and covered. The ref got down and went for the count as Robert Conway went to slide in the ring, but Ansari grabbed his foot and refused to let him escape as he couldn't reach and the ref's hand hit the mat for the three as 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan picked up the victory and remained the 'Allah' Champion to the heat of the fans.

After the win, Hassan rolled out the ring to the other side, as Ansari finally let go and Conway climbed in to check on Hardy, before Ansari grabbed the Championship belt and walked around to hand it to Hassan as he celebrated retaining his title at the top of the stage area.

Winner: 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan ©

MR: 75.1%

MQ: 79.2%

OR: 78.1%

Who Will Be Leaving?

The video package kicked off with several years ago, as Triple H and Ric Flair teamed up, as it showed footage of the two best friends helping each other at every chance, before it focused on a few months back, when Triple H kidnapped Shelton Benjamin and 'allegeldy' killed him. It showed Triple H returning to Raw after the attack, and being arrested while Ric Flair just stood and watched it happen.

It then showed Triple H's 'unfortunate' attack on Ric Flair backstage as he knocked him out with a steel chair inside their locker room, believing it was someone else who was playing mind games. Triple H tried to apologise, but it looked like this could be the start of the end for these best friends. We saw Shelton Benjamin once again come back and defeat Triple H to keep his unbeaten record against the former Ten Times World Champion Triple H, while Ric Flair lost twice in a row against his challenger, 'The Real Heartbreak Kid' Michael Shane.

The next night on Raw, Triple H tried challenging Shelton to one final match on Raw against Shelton Benjamin, a Final Encounter where winner takes all, but was interupted by Ric Flair who came out and tried to steal Triple H's spotlight by challenging Michael Shane once again, before it ended up with Triple H and Ric Flair going face to face, live on 'Coachs Corner'.

During their respective matches next week on Raw, Ric Flair caused the distraction which allowed Shelton Benjamin to pick up a final victory against Triple H once again, while Triple H came out during Flair's match distracting him long enough for Shane to get to his feet and hit some Sweet Chin Music to Flair for the pinfall.

The next week on Raw, Triple H came out to do what he agreed he would if Shelton Benjamin beat him in their Final Encounter and as he called out Shelton, he shook his hand and declared the war was over between them. Unfortunately, a new war has already started as out came Ric Flair to interupt as he challenged the two men in the ring for a Tag Match, as he brought out his tag team partner, and the man he couldn't beat, Michael Shane.

During the match Ric Flair only got involved when Triple H was down and attacked him more, but ended in a double countout when Shelton got thrown off the top turnbuckle to the outside before Flair attacked him with a chair, while suddenly Triple H and Shane got involved, and it broke out into a four man brawl outside the ring as the ref counted away.

The video package ended on last weeks Raw, with Triple H calling out Ric Flair for an apology for what he was doing, but he refused to give it, and it wasn't long until the two went face to face once again, which allowed owner Damien to come out and state that since he didn't like either of them, he didn't care who won or lost, and made a match where someone would be a loser, with a Contract on a Pole match, with the winner the man who got to his opponents corner and grabbed the contract, ripping it up and therefore ripping up the career of his opponent in the company no more.

OR: 54.2%

JR: "You have seen what lead upto this match, and now it's time to see just which man will be leaving this company!"

Coach: "That's right, one man will be leaving, will it be The Nature Boy Ric Flair or will it be the Game Triple H. My money is on Triple H, he knows everything there is about Ric Flair, he brought him to this company and he is gonna finally rid the company of the Nature Boy tonight!"

JR: "Well I have to believe Ric Flair can pull something out of the hat here tonight, not only does Ric Flair know about Triple H and what he likes to do in and around that ring, but we are talking about the dirtiest player in the game, and Ric Flair in my eyes could very well Be The Man who finally rids the company of Triple H."

Contract On A Pole Match: Loser Has Contract Ripped Up:

Ric Flair vs Triple H

We came back to see the two poles, one at each end of the ring and about 8 foot up on a pole were pieces of paper which were the official wwe contracts of the two opponents tonight. The music then started, 'Whoooo' followed by the theme to 2001, as out walked in his long pink robe, the Nature Boy Ric Flair. He stood at the top of the ramp posing before he started to walk down the ramp going to shake hands of the fans before pulling back and running them through his hair. He made his way to the ring before getting the ref to open the ropes for him to climb in. He then posed in the ring removing his robe and awaiting his opponent and former best friend.

'Its time to play the Game' then hit, to some huge heat from the fans as out walked carrying his water bottle, Triple H. He stood at the top of the ramp before taking a drink and then spitting it out and pouring some over his head as he made his way down to the ring. He walked around the side and climbed up as he took a drink throwing the bottle into the crowd as he waited the right moment.

Just before he was about to spit out the water though, Flair struck from behind as he sent Triple H crashing to the outside. Flair quickly ran over to the other turnbuckle and tried climbing up hoping to quickly end the match. Triple H got back to his feet though and rolled under the ropes and over to Flair to hit him on the back and stop him. He then climbed up on the turnbuckle and hit a back supplex on Flair as he crashed back to the center of the ring.

Triple H quickly got onto the attack more though as he got on top of Flair and started to lay some right hands down onto Flair's face smashing them in hard as the ref tried to stop him. Triple H stopped after hitting several hard shots as he stood up to a chorus of boo's from the fans which he milked up more. Flair staggered to his feet as he struggled to stay on them swinging at air not connecting with anything, as Triple H moved in for the kill and he took Flair down with a vicious clothesline.

Triple H walked slowly over to the corner, and he started to climb up as he stood reaching for Flair's contract but Flair got to his feet and went over picking Triple H up over his head and connected dropping back into an Electric Chair. Both men were down as the fans started to chant for Flair who started to get to his feet first and followed by Triple H. Flair started to connect with right hands to Triple H stunning him, before he wound himself up and hit a huge right hand, sending Triple H back against the ropes.

Flair grabbed Triple H and whipped him to the ropes before coming back into a sleeper hold by Flair which he locked in. Triple H struggled to break free but couldnt as he started to fade away down to his knees and then laying down in the ring as Flair kept the hold on. Flair eventually broke it as he thought Triple H was out, and he got to his feet and strutted his way over to the corner, but this allowed Triple H to come back, as he got back to his feet just as Flair was climbing up once again and he grabbed flair by the tights, and pulled him back showing Flair's *** over the tv screen to a small pop from the fans.

Triple H pulled Flair back down to the mat area and turned him around before sending him crashing to the other turnbuckle and Triple H went in with a big clothesline. He then pulled Flair back to the center of the ring and set him up, with a kick to the gut and connecting with a Pedigree on Ric Flair. Triple H got to his feet and looked down at his former best friend, before he smiled, and looked over at the contract which he just had to reach up and grab it, before tearing it up.

Instead of moving to the corner though, he climbed out the ring and looked under it before he pulled out a Sledgehammer to a pop from the fans. He smiled and looked at this precious object of his before he smashed it onto the steel steps showing how real it was as the sound echoed around the arena. He climbed back up the steps and into the ring. The ref came over to try and stop him but he just grabbed the ref and threw him outside the ring.

Triple H raised the sledgehammer up over his shoulder as he walked over to Flair who was getting to his knees, and he was about to bring it down, when suddenly Flair brought his arm up and hit a low blow on Triple H whos face turned from a smile to shock at being given the shot. Triple H dropped the sledgehammer to the side as he looked in pain, before Flair grabbed hold of him between the legs and got to his feet, Triple H looking uneasy where Flair had a hold of him.

Flair danced around still holding Triple H where it hurts as he begged him to let go, and eventually Flair hit a shot to the face sending Triple H down on the mat. Flair moved to the corner turnbuckle and climbed up as he got ready with Triple H getting to his feet, and he came off with a axe handle shot down on Triple H to a pop from the fans. Triple H down, and Flair got to his feet and did a Flair strut in the ring followed by one of his trademark 'whooos' which the crowd loved. He then walked over to the corner where Triple H's contract was and he climbed up.

Triple H struggled laying down in the ring as he reached over and grabbed a hold of the sledgehammer, dragging it under his body, as Ric Flair got to the top of the turnbuckle and reached up grabbing the piece of paper before climbing back down. He walked over to where Triple H was, and he smiled down at Triple H as he was about to rip up the contract of Triple H which the fans were begging him to do, but as he looked around at the fans, but unknowing to him, Triple H pulled the sledgehammer from under his body hidden away and he brought it up connecting this time in a reverse decision with Ric Flair now receiving a low blow. Flair dropped the bit of paper and dropped to his knees, as Triple H stuggled up to his feet and he pulled the sledgehammer up, before he moved back against the ropes and came running at Flair on his knees.

Triple H then connected smashing the sledgehammer against Ric Flair's face knocking him down backwards and out rolling onto his face. Triple H smiled as the fans gave some huge heat at him, before Flair turned over and we saw the crimson red flowing down from a cut on his forehead. Triple H dropped the sledgehammer and got on top of Flair smashing fists into the cut and opening it up wider, as the ref was just coming to on the outside and he crawled back into the ring.

Triple H eventually stopped as Flair was flowing blood badly, and he walked back over to the ropes picking up the sledgehammer once again and he came back dropping down connecting the hammer onto Flair's bloody face. Triple H climbed back to his feet as he looked around at the fans heat towards him and turned to look at the contract, before he walked over to the corner, climbed up and took a hold of the contract of Ric Flair. He then climbed down and asked for a mic as he got given one and moved back to Ric Flair who was crawling around in the ring.

Triple H moved over to Ric Flair as he got down on his knees, pulling Flair's bloody face up so he could look into his eyes as he pulled the mic to his face.

HHH: "Ric, I told you that I made you and I warned you that I can break you in this company. Your nothing Ric, your nothing without me, I brought you to this company and now I am gonna be the one who takes you out of this company. YOUR OVER RIC.... THE NATURE BOY IS FINALLY DEAD!"

Triple H dropped the mic as he took a hold of the contract and ripped it up into pieces as Flair looked on trying to grab a hold of it but he was too weak from the blood loss. Triple H stood up as he dropped the pieces of paper ripped up over the body of Ric Flair as the ref called for the bell and Lillian Garcia awarded the victory to Triple H.

Triple H looked around to the heat of the fans and he looked down on the man who he built up in the company, and the man who he has just destroyed from being in the company before he walked over to the ropes and walked up the ramp. Triple H stopped at the top of the ramp and turned his head to look down at the beaten and bloody Ric Flair who was getting medical help from the staff before he walked back behind the curtain. In the ring Flair was being helped as the fans started to chant his name before we headed to a preview video of what lead to the next Main Event.

Winners: Triple H

MR: 57.9%

MQ: 53.3%

OR: 67.7%

Steel Cage of Hell For Three?

The video package started on Monday 29th August edition of Raw, a special broadcast from Texas as we saw a 'Money In The Bank' contract match between three Canadians. Edge defended his contract he had won at Wrestlemania 21, against Chris Benoit and Christian in a Triple Threat Match, and it was a close match in which Christian pinned his former tag team partner Edge with an Un-Prettier to win the contract and face the World Heavyweight Champion when he wanted.

On the same night, the World Heavyweight Champion 'The Master' Randy Orton defended his title against his challenger, Batista. The challenger was able to hit Orton with a Batista Bomb, but somehow with Damien's power seemingly being drawn to Orton, he was able to kick out. As Batista called for one more Batista Bomb, somehow Orton struggled free as he got put in the air and dropped down before striking with a 'R.K.O' on Batista and covered to succesfully defend his title.

The next week on Raw, 5th September, Orton came out to celebrate and start the show, but was suddenly interupted by his new challenger for the title, Christian. It ended up in an argument as Christian claimed he was the future of the business and as Orton's attack missed, Christian was able to hit the World Heavyweight Champion Orton with an Un-Prettier. In a match made later for that night, the world saw a possible upset on the cards, as Christian pinned the World Heavyweight Champion with an Un-Prettier once again.

The following week, Orton teamed up with his tag team partner Kane to defend their Tag Team Belts they held against newcomers, Batista and Tyson Tomko (the Problem Solvers). It looked like a victory for Orton as he hit an R.K.O. on Batista once again, only the ref was distracted on the outside, allowing Christian to run down and attack hitting Orton with an Un-Prettier and allowing Batista the chance to get back to his feet as he hulked up and as Tomko climbed the turnbuckle, Batista held Orton as they hit what was known as 'The Solution' on Orton and covered for the pinfall, and victory winning the World Tag Team Championship Belts thanks to a little help from Christian. They celebrated as Orton looked on angrily at being screwed by Christian once again.

The following week, and with Christian helping The Problem Solvers beat Orton and Kane, a Six Man Tag Team match was made, as Christian was able to pin Damien in a classic match and seemed unbeatable against The Gathering. The next week on Raw, Christian opened the night with a victory over Simon Dean, but allowed Orton to attack and gain some revenge as he knocked Christian unconciouss with his own 'Money In The Bank' Briefcase he carried to the ring.

With Christian taken to hospital, no one knew when he would return but he did, at the Main Event of the following week as Orton defended his title against Steven Richards, leading to a DQ giving Richards the victory as Christian ran down and interfered pulling the ref out and attacking Orton inside the ring. Christian sent Orton running, before he made the challenge to him for a Steel Cage match at Helloween. Just a few weeks before their Pay Per View match, Orton got lead into a trap as Christain held Stacy and attacked Orton from behind as he went to help.

In the Main Event just one week before Helloween, Christian was in a team to face Orton in a Tag Team match. With Christian once again picking up another victory over Orton, the night turned bad as Orton sent Christian crashing off the turnbuckle to the outside with a steel chair shot.

In the Main Event of the previous Pay Per View 'Helloween', Christian faced Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship inside of a Steel Cage. Christian should have won had it not been for Orton's wife Stacy Keibler who came running down and rescued her husband, smashing the steel door into Christian's face, and then helping Orton by dragging him to the outside. Christian had the last laugh though as he got hold of Stacy and hit an Un-Pretter to her inside the ring before the Gathering came to her help as Christian made a quick exit.

The next night on Raw, Damien upset at what took place put Christian in a match with Kane, who was accompanied to the ring by Maria and this allowed Christian to get a victory as he used Maria to distract Kane and pick up a victory. The next week, Orton returned to announce that Christian would pay for attacking Stacy who hadn't been seen since the attack, but the tables were turned when Christian announced they would meet once again at 'No Escape' in a Steel Cage of Hell match. Later that night Christian teamed with Jericho as they beat four men put in their way. The next week, Orton and Damien announced a Lumberjack match putting Christian in an impossible situation. But, once again, against the odds Christian was able to pick up a victory and pinfall over Orton thanks to some unintential help from Kane as he tried bringing a steel chair into the match. After though the Gathering took Christian out, as Orton announced Stacy would be back next week with a huge announcement for Christian.

In the final match before their huge match at the pay per view, Christian got dq'd after he knocked the ref down, but Orton was able to hit an R.K.O on Christian as his wife Stacy Keibler came out and announced what she planned for him, but it turned for the worse on Orton as she announced she would be in the match at 'No Escape' in a Handicap Match, leaving Orton angry, and Christian smiling realising this may be the chance he needed, as we saw the promo for the Main Event next.

OR: 57.7%

JR: "It's time for our Main Event folks, and what a match this is gonna be. For the past month or more Christian has been able to play mind games with the champion, but only last month Christian was screwed out of winning the title by Randy Orton's wife, Stacy Keibler who slammed that steel cage door right into his face. Well tonight, not only will she be at ringside but she will be inside this monstrosity of a match, a Steel Cage of Hell !"

Coach: "JR have you ever witnessed anything like this, not only is that Steel Cage being wrapped around that ring, but also they will be locked away inside a Hell in a Cell. This could be the beginning of the end of one of these superstars, as a matter of fact it could be the beginning of the end of both of these men involved in this match, and I just pray that Stacy Keibler, Orton's wife can remain safe inside that locked cage!"

JR: "Well we are about to find out, the Steel Cage is being locked into place, and you can see that Hell in a Cell still high above the ring and that will come down once everyone is in that steel cage. This is gonna be bloody, this is gonna be a slobberknocker, but most of all, this is gonna be a Hell of a Match, A STEEL CAGE OF HELL."

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