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16th April 2005

Live from All State Arena, Rosemont, Illinois.

Heidenreich def. Scotty 2 Hotty by pinfall

OR: 70% CR: 67% MQ: 74%

SD Rebound: Kurt Angle vs Eddie Guerrero

OR: 100%

Akio def. Funaki by pinfall

**Note: After the match Funaki went to shake Akio's hand, but Akio didnt want anything to do with it and just walked off**

OR: 67% CR: 50% MQ: 85%

Akio gained overness from this match.

SD Rebound: Orlando Jordan vs Jindrak / JBL & Undertaker

OR: 78%

SD Rebound: Mysterio vs Cena

OR: 78%

Nunzio def. Spike Dudley by pinfall

OR: 70% CR: 60% MQ: 81%

**The show ended with the footage of Theodore Long being taken from the arena on a stretcher to the hospital after being attacked**

OVERALL RATING: 64%

TV Rating: 4.31

Attendance: 7,024

Gate Receipts: $280960

Well, although don't really know a lot about TNA as don't get it properly, I really like this diary. Previews are good, and build upto the following show well.

Have to say, the writing is really good, the Don West shouting (I presume he does that when in capitals) is good, as he does often do that from what I have seen.

Matches are well written, and although I'm not usually into reading long matches personally, from what I've read of them they are well written and makes you see in your mind the action what is actually going on as you read each one.

Roddy's back, well I love the guy, great Superstars and nice to see him back, even if in TNA Be interesting see where take him as Commissioner, and hope you do it where he takes no crap from anyone, as he stands up to anyone no matter who they are. Was good way you changed between his moods as he talked.

Christopher Daniels as X Division champ, nice, as from what I have seen of him I think he's pretty good and his dark character seems interesting. Jimmy Yang and Daniels match was good, and by 100% rating proved good match you made. Love to see you push Yang a bit, as I think he is a good high flying type of wrestler and sometimes doesnt get credit he deserves. I always stay interested in his matches.

Jindrak and O'Haire on TNA, good to see. O'Haire thought was good wrestler and he should have had more of a chance on wwe, but I hope you show what could be a good vicious side of his character destroying his opponents. After all, it's not something you don't already know.

Main Event was good 15 minute match that went to the end, and wondering where gonna take Jarrett now, but looks like a possible Jerry Lynn feud brewing there.

Judy Bagwell segment was funny, could imagine watching that scene in real life and would be just as good as you wrote.

Malice vs Shamrock looks to be interesting match next week. Looking forward to that one.

Finally, nice Monthly Review about how it all went, looking forward to next months worth of shows. Keep it up.

14th April 2005

Live from All State Arena, Rosemont, Illinois.

Cabinet Returns?

Backstage before the show opens, we see JBL's large white limo with bullhorns on arrive at the arena, it pulls up into the parking lot and stops, as the driver gets out and goes around to open the backdoor as out steps the Secretary's of Defence and Tag Team Champions The Basham Bros. They look around before out steps WWE United States Champion Orlando Jordan and former WWE Champion John Bradshaw Layfield. JBL has a toothy grin expression on his face as they make their way into the arena as we head to the start of the show.

The opening credits roll before we are joined inside the arena as the camera scans around the audience and we hear our two Smackdown hosts, Michael Cole and Tazz.

Cole: "Welcome everyone to Smackdown. What a night we have for you, and Tazz we first have to talk about what happened earlier today as we saw before the show started, and that was the arrival of JBL and his cabinet, just one week after he stated himself that he would not be back on Smackdown."

Tazz: "That's right Michael, Last week he did say that Theodore Long and the fans didn't give him the respect he deserved and he never got his title match, so who knows why he has returned tonight, maybe Theodore Long knows why?"

Cole: "Well last week it was a night to forget for both Eddie Guerrero and John Cena, as Cena got pinned by his opponent at Backlash Kurt Angle, and Eddie Guerrero almost got his hands on Rey Mysterio but he just about got away."

Tazz: "But what about the two huge matches made for tonight? Eddie Guerrero will go one on one with Kurt Angle, and get this, John Cena will be defending his WWE Championship belt against none other than Rey Mysterio, I can't wait for that rocketbuster of a match."

Cole: "I'm with you on that one Tazz, but as you said Eddie Guerrero will take on Kurt Angle, and folks, that will be kicking the show off right now, what a way to start the evening!"

Eddie Guerrero vs Kurt Angle

These two superstars went at it with Kurt Angle dominating from the start. The two took this match to the limit with Eddie almost getting a close pinfall with a roll up from behind, but Angle got a hold of the rope just in time to stop the count. Eddie thought he had won but the ref informed him of the match still ongoing, as Kurt hit a Angle Slam from behind as Eddie was out. Kurt was slow in getting to the cover though as Eddie kicked out to the disgust of Kurt. Kurt dropped his straps from his shoulders and screamed out as he grabbed Eddie's foot and locked in an Ankle Lock. Eddie screamed out in pain as Kurt locked it on more, but after a few moments, Eddie reversed it and pushed Kurt out the way, but he crashed into the ref and knocked him out. Eddie got to his feet although hobbling about, but he was able to hit the Three Amigo's on Kurt before climbing to the top rope and hitting a Five Star Frogsplash. He rolled on for the cover, as the ref made a slow count after recovering and on the 2 count, the ref got pulled out by Rey Mysterio before he slid in the ring and attacked Eddie. He started a beat down on Eddie before Kurt recovered and joined in. The two put some punches and kicks to Eddie before Angle held Eddie in place at the ropes, and Rey Mysterio came off with a 6-1-9 that knocked Eddie out. Kurt and Mysterio celebrated over a beaten Eddie as the ref checked on him as we headed to our first break.

Winners: No Contest (Via Interference)

OR: 86% CR: 90% MQ: 80%

Rey Mysterio is losing overness because of his weak gimmick.

ADVERTS

I Want Him Tonight!

When we return we are shown footage of what happened during the break. We find Kurt Angle and Rey Mysterio making their way backstage when suddenly John Cena starts to assault Kurt Angle knocking him to the floor and attacking him with punches before security rush in and pull Cena off Angle as GM Theodore Long makes his way to the scene.

Theo: "What the hell is going on here playas? John Cena I might have known, listen playa, you can't just go around assaulting anyone you want, especially on my show, ya hear me?"

Cena: "You listen to me Teddy, I want Kurt Angle, and I want him tonight, I don't care what kind of match or even if my belt is on the line, but TONIGHT TEDDY!"

Angle: "Anytime Cena, Anytime, anyplace, anywhere, your mine, you hear me, YOUR MINE CENA!"

Theo: "That ain't gonna happen Dawg, you see a match like that can only be made for a pay per view like I told you last week. So your request to face Kurt Angle tonight has been declined. Besides, tonight you are facing Rey Mysterio for the title, now I suggest you go back to your locker room and calm down, in fact, to make sure of no more incidents, I am gonna have security posted outside your locker room until your match is on, now believe dat! And as for you Kurt, your match is over with tonight, so I want you to get your belongings and leave the arena so nothing else happens. And if I find either of you doing anything like this again, then the two of you will be up before the board of directors quicker than you can say my name, YA HEAR ME, NOW GO BOTH OF YOU!"

Cena: "You made a huge mistake Teddy, a huge mistake, this ain't over, not by a long shot! Kurt, I'll be seeing you around!"

Angle: "Just bring it Cena, anytime!"

Cena and Angle are both directed into opposite directions by security staff as Theodore Long stands for a moment before putting his head in his face and shaking it.

OR: 89%

Cole: "Tazz, I can't believe the things that just took place backstage!"

Tazz: "Both John Cena and Kurt Angle looked to be close to the edge, and let me tell you I wouldn't wanna be anywhere near them when they collide again. This could have repurcussions, if I were Theodore Long, I'd have these two superstars off the show until Backlash because who knows what could happen!"

Cole: "Well, hopefully that will be the end of that, but folks coming up now we have the United States Championship on the line as Orlando Jordan will go up against Mark Jindrak!"

WWE United States Championship:

Orlando Jordan © vs Mark Jindrak

The US title on the line in this match as Orlando Jordan almost lost the belt on his first defence of it. Mark Jindrak pulled off a high flying dropkick which should have got the pinfall but Orlando just kicked out. JBL came down to the ring as the match continued, and at one stage as Orlando distracted the ref JBL hit a huge clothesline from hell on Jindrak on the outside of the ring, before he pushed him back in for Orlando to make the cover and pick up the pinfall to defend his belt succesfully.

Winners: Orlando Jordan (pinfall)

OR: 64% CR: 56% MQ: 72%

Orlando Jordan gained overness from this match. This match suffered because the crowd were still pumped up from the last one, and so this bout was seen as something of a let-down to them. The WWE United States title has lost image.

Raw Rebound?

Footage aired next of Raw, featuring moments from Kane being attacked by Jim Cornette, Christian winning the four corners match, and it ended with clips from Batista beating Triple H as he made his way from the ring to a chorus of approval from the Superstars and the Fans.

ADVERTS

Cole: "We are back once more everyone, and JBL and Orlando Jordan are still stood in the ring after JBL cost Mark Jindrak the match just before the break."

Tazz: "Maybe we will finally find out just why JBL has returned tonight!"

An Apology In The Bag?

As we return JBL is still stood in the ring along with Orlando Jordan. He stands there holding a mic as he gets ready to speak.

JBL: "Last week I was not only direspected by the useless people of Alabama, which I expected from an in-breeding community. I was also disrespected by the General Manager Theodore Long. Now I stated to everyone that I would no longer be seen on Smackdown until things change, and the only reason I have turned up tonight, is because I received a phone call from Theodore during the week telling me he had something to say to me this week, and he requested that I show up so he could talk to me face to face, man to man. Now I know what this is all about, and so does everyone else, Theodore Long has eventually realised that I am a Wrestling God, and that I was robbed at Wrestlemania 21 by John Cena **POP** So Teddy, why don't you come out here and do the right thing, do the thing you said you would do and come out here face to face and get down on your knees and apologise and beg for my forgiveness and ask for me to return to Smackdown."

Theodore Long's music hit as he made his way out from backstage holding a mic, he walked down the ramp and climbed inside as JBL had a sly grin on his face as he is getting what he wanted.

Theo: "JBL, when I contacted you during the week, I never said anything about getting down on my knees and begging for your forgiveness. In fact, I never even told you I was gonna apologise to you for what happened last week."

JBL looked at Theodore Long and started to get mad.

JBL: "You told me you wanted me to come here this week, you told me that you had something to tell me, and the only thing you can tell me is that you are sorry for what you did last week. Now if you aren't gonna apologise then I will just leave like I did last week."

Theo: "JBL, before you go anywhere, there was a reason I called you out here. It wasn't to apologise but in fact, after last week's Smackdown, as I was clearing my desk I found something that may be of interest to you. It was a videotape that I discovered on my desk, now I have watched this video and it is a personal message for you JBL."

JBL: "Personal message for me, what the hell are you talking about? I don't care what is on it, I'm out of here."

JBL and Orlando start to get out the ring and walk up the ramp until they are stopped as Theodore speaks again.

Theo: "Wait up JBL, I think you are gonna wanna see this, you see it is regards to your act last week. You see, not only did you upset the Smackdown audience, and not only did you upset me, but you made the biggest mistake of your career when you upset someone else. Roll the footage."

Some footage airs on the titantron as the film shows moments from last week's Smackdown. We see JBL's white limo drive at someone at the entrance way as it speeds up and through some smoke and disappears before we see the shadowy figure return to the same position, unhurt.

The footage stops, as JBL looks around wondering what is the problem.

Theo: "JBL, that person you almost ran over has a personal message they would like to discuss with you, but I don't think I'll show you the message they left on the video, but in fact, FACE TO FACE!"

The lights go out as the three bell toll sounds and the smoke pours from the ramp area as The Deadman himself, The Undertaker walked out from backstage. JBL and Orlando stood in shock as they looked up ahead at the Undertaker watching them. The Undertaker started to slowly walk down the entrance way to the ring as JBL and Orlando ran to the ring and inside, as Theodore Long climbed out and stepped around the side getting out of the way. JBL and Orlando stood in the ring as The Undertaker reached the ring area and made his way slowly up the steps, he stopped as he raised his arms and the lights came back on as he then climbed inside the ring and looked at both JBL and Orlando stood scared in the corner. The Undertaker then removed his long black leather coat, and followed by his hat as the white eyes showed over the hat as he removed it. JBL didn't know what to do until he pushed Orlando at Taker and slid out the ring. The Undertaker grabbed Orlando by the throat. Looking at JBL at the same time, he lifted Orlando up and chokeslammed him. The Undertaker signalled a cut throat at JBL as he picked up Orlando and turned around and placing him ready for a Tombstone. But as he did this, JBL pushed the announcer, Tony Chimel, out of the way and grabbed his chair as he slid in the ring. With his back turned to JBL, The Undertaker was getting ready to destroy Orlando when JBL smashed the chair against the back of The Undertaker. Taker dropped down to the mat allowing Orlando to break loose, as JBL grabbed hold of Orlando and moved out of the ring as he dragged a groggy Orlando up the ramp area. JBL kept glancing back but Undertaker was down and out as he helped Orlando up to the top of the ramp. Suddenly a chime bell sounded around the arena, and JBL turned slowly as he looked back at the ring and The Undertaker raised up as he turned his head towards JBL and snarled at him before standing up and looking directly at JBL as Orlando was almost laying on the ground.

OR: 89%

Return To Action Playa!

As the two men are in a staredown, we are taken backstage where GM Theodore Long is making his way back to his office, he goes inside and finds Carlito stood there with his arm in a sling still.

Theo: "Carlito, finally you turn up. Listen Playa, when I tell you to be here at a specific time, you be here, ya hear me!"

Carlito: "Calm down, Carlito is here now. So what you want, and it had better be cool, no more sweeping up snow, no more trying to get answers from superstars, and no more cleaning the toilets like you did with Carlito several weeks ago."

Theo: "That's not why I called you hear, ya see Carlito, I have had a phone call from the WWE Doctor, and he has informed me that your shoulder injury has cleared up and you are now available to return to action playa!"

Carlito: "Action, Action, what are you talking about Teddy, Carlito is still injured can't you see."

Theo: "I'm sick of your lying Carlito, according to the doctors, you are now available for action, and that is why you are in a match next."

Carlito: "You can't do that, I'm not dressed, I don't have my wrestling gear, Carlito is still not fully fit, are you not listening to Carlito!"

Theo: "No I'm not, but you had better hurry up and get to that ring, because if you don't take part tonight, then I will take it to the board of directors that you, Carlito, are refusing to take part on Smackdown and will ask for your firing, believe dat!"

Carlito: "This isn't fair, how am I supposed to wrestle with my arm in a sling still eh? This isn't cool Teddy."

Theo: "Maybe not for you Carlito, but your opponent can't wait. You see tonight, in your first match back in the ring, your opponent is, THE BIG SHOW, now believe dat playa!"

Carlito stands in shock at the announcement of his opponent.

Carlito: "You haven't the right to do this, Teddy, you are a disgrace to this job, and a disgrace to the Smackdown roster, and Carlito is gonna do something about it."

Carlito storms off mumbling in his own language as Theodore Long stands there smiling at the match he made.

OR: 69%

Cole: "How about that match made just a moment ago by our GM, it will be The Big Show taking on Carlito in the ring."

Tazz: "Well according to the doctors records Carlito is fit to go back to action, although he is claiming that he is not fully fit yet, and I have to agree with him, he hasn't trained for a while now and only time will tell if he is ready for this 500lbs giant.!"

The Big Show vs Carlito 'Caribbean' Cool

The Big Show was waiting in the ring for Carlito who came out to some heat from the fans, and his arm still in a sling. He was mumbling on his way down about how Theodore Long shouldnt have allowed this to happen as he is still injured. He paced around the ring as Big Show was asking him to get in the ring. Show eventually had enough as he climbed out the ring and walked after Carlito who was running around the ring trying to keep away. Carlito slid in the ring and Show followed him. Carlito moved to the corner, covering his face as he cowered there hoping Show wouldn't hurt him. Show moved over, and raised his arm in the air screaming into Carlito's face who looked in fear for his life. Carlito started to get down on his knees and beg for his life, as Show smiled. Show turned around and walked a step away, as from behind Carlito took his sling off and we saw a small Iron bar he had hidden inside. He took a hold with both of his good hands and smashes it against Show's leg who collapses to the ground in agony holding his leg. Show screamed out as Carlito smiled in one of his trademark cheesy grins at his handywork. Show started getting upset and still in agony he slowly started to get to his knees. Carlito looked on worried as Show was slowly getting up, until he moved forward and smashed the Iron bar against Show's head who crashed down and laid unconciouss on the ground. Carlito smiled once more realising he had finally finished off the Big Show as the fans gave their views on him.

Winners: The Big Show (Via Disqualification)

OR: 64% CR: 56% MQ: 72%

Cole: "Carlito gets away with a brutal shot to Big Show, but he has now angered a giant."

Tazz: "I think everyone knows you don't upset The Big Show, and after what just took place Carlito will be lucky to survive any backlash now!"

Cole: "Well everyone, coming up after the break we have our huge main event, the WWE Champion John Cena will be defending his title against Rey Mysterio, and it's up next!"

Main Event Tonight!

A clip is aired to advertise tonights Main Event of WWE Champion John Cena taking on Rey Mysterio.

OR: 77%

ADVERTS

Kicked Out?

As we return from the break we find Eddie Guerrero storming throughout the arena smashing in doors and checking every room shouting out Rey Mysterio's name. Suddenly Theodore Long appears and blocks him with some security.

Theo: "Eddie, EDDIE. What you playing at?"

Eddie: "What am I playing at? I'm search for that son of a bitch who attacked me earlier tonight. What you think I'm doing!"

Theo: "Well listen playa, I can't allow you to jeopardise my Main Event next, so I have no choice Eddie but to get you escorted from the arena. Security, I would like you to follow Mr Guerrero and escort him to his locker room to pick up his belonings, and then take him out of the arena, and don't allow him back in!"

Eddie: "Listen Essai, I'm not the problem here, you can let me stay, I promise not to get involved in tonights match."

Theo: "I don't believe you Eddie, in fact I know you will get involved and I can't have that take place. I know all about your lying and cheating, and I am not gonna stand for it anymore. So Eddie I suggest you do as I say, or otherwise you will be suspended from action, effect immediately, BELIEVE DAT!"

Eddie looks digruntled as he stares face to face at Theo.

Eddie: "Fine, I'll go Essai, but when I get my hands on Mysterio, not even you are gonna stand in my way!"

Eddie then walks off towards his locker room followed by security as Theodore Long looks in the air waving his hands wondering what is going on tonight with everyone.

OR: 81%

Theodore Long gained overness from this segment.

Cole: "Eddie Guerrero has been kicked out of the arena Tazz."

Tazz: "Theodore Long knows all about Eddie's tricks of the trade, and he knew that if he left him in the arena, there was a very good chance of him getting involved in this next match!"

Cole: "Folks, it's now time for our Main Event, a match everyone has been waiting for all night, and you can only catch it live on Smackdonwn, let's goto the ring!"

WWE Championship:

John Cena © vs Rey Mysterio

John Cena made his first title defence against Rey Mysterio. Mysterio used his pace to keep the advantage throughout the match and got some close pinfalls but couldn't get the three count. The match went back and forth for some time, with Cena hitting the Five Knuckle Shuffle on Mysterio that almost finished it off, but Mysterio kicked out. The ending came as Mysterio knocked Cena to the middle rope, and was all set for the 6-1-9 as he ran to the ropes and came through to hit Cena. Unfortunately for Mysterio, Cena was ready, as he his legs came through he ducked it and was somehow able to grab a hold of Mysterio and lifted him through the ropes. Due to the lightweight superstar, Cena was able to lift him into position in one easy move. And seconds later it was all over as Cena hit the F-U on Mysterio and covered for the victory and title defence. Cena celebrated as he climbed out the ring and climbed in with the crowd, as suddenly from through the crowd at the other end appeared Eddie Guerrero who jumped over the barrier and into the ring. He started to immediately attack Mysterio and put a beat down to the cruiserweight. Eddie continued attacking Mysterio before a few referee's came running down and was able to block him from doing anymore damage before Michael Cole came over with an announcement.

Winners: John Cena (pinfall)

OR: 82% CR: 86% MQ: 76%

Cole: "John cena picks up the win, and Eddie Guerrero has taken some sort of revenge on Mysterio, but folks we are hearing something has taken place backstage, we believe we have a camera standing by."

Just Another Victim?

As John cena is celebrating in the ring, the titantron comes on as we see officials running down a corridor and around the corner as we see some more officials stood around someone lying on the floor. The camera moves in as we get to see none other than GM Theodore Long lying on the floor, blood coming from near his head as he lies there unconciouss.

Cole: "Oh my word, our GM Theodore Long looks like he has been viciously assaulted backstage, who has done this horrendous crime, who could have done this to Long?"

The officials are calling for medical to arrive immediately as the scene comes to a close and blacks out to a WWE logo.

OR: 67%

OVERALL RATING: 76%

TV Rating: 6.10

Attendance: 7,040

Gate Receipts: $281600

Thursday 14th April 2005

Smackdown comes to you live this Thursday night and after what took place last week, what will be in store this week on the show?

Last week JBL and his Cabinet walked out on the Smackdown audience and GM Theodore Long claiming he wasn't given respect by either the fans or the GM.  When he left he almost ran down some mysterious person stood in the entrance way, just who was this man and will there be repurcussions this week?  More importantly,  will JBL arrive this week or stick to his promise of not coming back until things change?  From what we understand Theodore Long has asked him to come this week for a meeting.

Eddie Guerrero almost got his hands on Rey Mysterio last week, but this week he has to have his head in the game as he takes on Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle.  Can Eddie be focused enough or will Rey Mysterio be still on his mind?  And can Kurt focus on Eddie, or will he be thinking about his huge match against WWE Champion John Cena at Backlash already?

WWE Champion John Cena will be going one on one against Rey Mysterio in a defence of his title.  Mysterio is now a changed man after attacking Eddie Guerrero at Wrestlemania 21, and with a mean streak in the 6-1-9 superstar, can he take down the Doctor of Thuganomics for a shocking win?

All this plus The Big Show and Carlito 'Caribbean' Cool will be in the house, and what is scheduled to be a shocking show which is sure to send shockwaves throughout the Smackdown roster.

Catch this unbelievable night of action only on Smackdown this Thursday night.

Featured Matches:

WWE  Championship:

John Cena © vs Rey Mysterio

WWE United States Championship:

Orlando Jordan © vs Mark Jindrak

Kurt Angle vs Eddie Guerrero

9th April 2005

Mobile Civic Center, Mobile, Alabama

Chavo Guerrero def. Scotty 2 Hotty by pinfall

OR: 73% CR: 69% MQ: 78%

SD Rebound: Holly/Haas vs Kenzo/Dupree

OR: 71%

Dawn Marie def Michelle McCool by pinfall (holding tights)

OR: 47% CR: 63% MQ: 10%

Michelle McCool didn't really sell very much, which hurt the match rating.

SD Rebound: Mysterio / Eddie Guerrero

OR: 78%

Eddie Guerrero lost overness from this segment.

SD Rebound: Angle / Cena Confrontation

OR: 92%

Orlando Jordan vs Nunzio by pinfall

OR: 72% CR: 62% MQ: 82%

OVERALL RATING: 65%

TV Rating: 4.45

Attendance: 7,026

Gate Receipts: $281040

7th April 2005

Mobile Civic Center, Mobile, Alabama

The opening credits roll before we are joined inside the arena as the camera scans around the audience before we hear our two Smackdown hosts, Michael Cole and Tazz.

Cole: "Welcome everyone to Smackdown. Tazz, last sunday night we witnessed a spectacle, a moment in WWE History when John Cena did something that no one else has done in the past 9 months."

Tazz: "That's right Michael, John Cena walked in to a huge battle that I don't think anyone thought he stood a chance, but when he walked out, he walked out with the WWE Championship around his waist."

Cole: "It was a night full of shocks and great moments at Wrestlemania 21. Get this, not only did John Cena beat JBL for the title, but also on Raw, Batista beat the Game Triple H to win his first ever WWE World Heavyweight Championship. But, something else we need to talk about tonight Tazz, and that was the WWE Tag Team Championship match at Wrestlemania 21."

Tazz: "I know what your gonna talk about, and that is the moment when Rey Mysterio shocked the world as he turned on his partner Eddie Guerrero and cost them the WWE Championship Belts."

Cole: "Well we will have more about that later, but if you check the ring now it looks like we have a huge celebration in store, and that can only mean one thing!"

A Champion's Challenge

The music of John Cena hit around the arena, as the crowd went wild with excitement and out walked the new WWE Champion John Cena carrying his new belt. He stood at the top of the ramp and posed with the belt before he made his way down the ring and interacted with the fans on his way. He then climbed in the ring and climbed all four corners holding the title high. The ring was decked out with a red carpet, some balloons and party pieces which went off as Cena stood on the turnbuckle. The balloons rising up as some also came down from above into the fans area.

Cena: "The WWE Champ IS HERE! **HUGE POP** I don't think I heard you, I said the WWE CHAMPION IS HERE! **HUGE POP** That's more like it. Last Sunday, on the Greatest Stage in the World, John Cena did something that over the past 9 months no one else has been able to do. Eddie Guerrero, Booker T, The Big Show and even the Undertaker has been unable to achieve what I achieved last sunday. And that was beating JBL for the WWE Championship Belt. **POP** JBL guaranteed that he would walk out of Wrestlemania 21 with the title, but that didn't happen, JBL guaranteed that he would beat John Cena but that didn't happen, and JBL guaranteed that he would teach me a lesson, but the only lesson he learnt last night was that you can't take on The Chain Gang, am I right or what ??" **HUGE POP**

OR: 77%

Olympic Challenge

As Cena was still celebrating in the ring, 'Medals' hit around the arena and out walked Olympic Gold Medalist, Kurt Angle. He made his way down the ramp to a chorus of 'You Suck' chants from the fans before climbing in and grabbing a mic.

Angle: "So here we are, and you know wherever I go all I hear is 'Did you hear about John Cena', 'What about that match between JBL and John Cena, what a classic', and of course, 'Isnt it great that Cena won the title at Wrestlemania 21'. **POP** But you know what pisses me off the most? Is that even though you may have won the belt last sunday, no one is talking about the Biggest Match on the night. No one is talking about the biggest achievement in the history of Wrestlemania's, and that was last sunday when I, Kurt Angle, defeated the self proclaimed Mr Wrestlemania Shawn Michaels. **HEAT** You can say what you want, but you all know that my match with Shawn Michaels was the greatest ever match in the history of this company. Not only did I beat Shawn, but I showed him that Kurt Angle was better than him, Kurt Angle is the greatest Athlete this company has seen, and what credit to I get for this? Nothing, zilch, zip, and that really gets my goat. And when I come back to Smackdown after the greatest moment in the history of my life, what do I find? I find not a celebration for my achievement in beating Shawn, not a celebration for beating one of the best Raw superstars on the night, but a celebration because some punk ass kid won the WWE Championship by beating JBL. **heat** Well let me tell you something Cena, you may have beat JBL last sunday, you may have the won that title you hold, but do you know why you are holding it? Your holding it because JBL never faced Kurt Angle one on one because he knew that just like everyone else in this company, they have no option but to tap out to the greatest Olympic Gold Medalist this country has ever seen. JBL was too scared to face me in this ring in singles competition, and the only reason I got beat by JBL back at The Royal Rumble was because that 500 pounds piece of crap called The Big Show didn't pull his weight, which isn't unusual for someone like him. Then at the Royal Rumble I was robbed of my spot at Wrestlemania 21 for the third straight year as the Main Event because of Shawn Michaels. Now Shawn Michaels is out of the picture, and even though you beat me at No Way Out to be that Number #1 Contender, I think as I am the only suitable candidate, and being that it was down to me and you for the Number #1 spot that I get the first chance to challenge you to a title match, STARTING TONIGHT!"

OR: 89%

Publicity, We Need Publicity!

The theme started up as out walked the GM of Smackdown Theodore Long smartly dressed in a striped suit. He stood at the top of the ramp holding a mic and getting ready to speak.

Theo: "Holla at ya Playa's, **pop** I was sat backstage listening to you Kurt, and your challenge to the New WWE Champion John Cena, and I think it's a great idea **POP** Kurt Angle vs John Cena for the WWE Championship Belt. **POP** BUT, not tonight, **heat** give me a chance playas, you see a match like this needs publicity, a match like this needs to be on the biggest stage of them all, which is why at Backlash just 3 weeks away we will see John Cena defend his title **POP** against Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle. **POP** But tonight, I think Alabama deserves a taste of what to expect, so tonight in that ring we are gonna have a three on three match. It will consist of, Heidenreich, Luther Reigns and Kurt Angle, and they will be going up against the team of Booker T **pop**, Mark Jindrak, and WWE Champion John Cena **POP**. Now Holla, Holla, Holla if ya hear me!"

The theme to GM Theodore Long plays as he makes his way backstage as Kurt and Cena get in a staredown as we head to our first break of the night.

OR: 75%

Theodore Long gained overness from this segment.

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ADVERTS

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Cole: "We're back and folks, what about the huge announcement just made moments ago. At Backlash it will be Kurt Angle facing John Cena for the WWE Championship."

Tazz: "That is gonna be one hell of a battle, we all saw the great match between them at No Way Out, but this time it will be one hundred times better as that WWE Belt is on the line!"

Cole: "Well, if you all saw Wrestlemania 21, then you will have seen this man coming down to the ring savagely beat his partner Eddie Guerrero and cost them the tag team belts."

Tazz: "The only reason I can think of this is what was being said to Mysterio by Chavo Guerrero, all that talking about how Eddie was only friends with Rey because he kept his enemies closer."

Cole: "Maybe that is the reason Tazz, but only one person knows and listen to this crowd and what they think of Rey Mysterio, the sound is deafening, and he is going up against new Cruiserweight Champion Paul London!"

WWE Cruiserweight Championship:

Rey Mysterio vs Paul London

This cruiserweight match kicked the show off in style, as two of the best were in action. Cruiserweight Champion Paul London held his own against Rey Mysterio who the fans seemed to hate now for turning on Eddie last sunday. The match was close fought with Mysterio doing some cheating to try and win the belt, but in the end, it came down to some interference. Mysterio had just hit the 6-1-9 on London, and was going to 'drop the dime' when Eddie Guerrero jumped from the through the crowd and over the barrier as he slid into the ring. As Mysterio came off the top rope, Eddie hit a huge right hand smashing into Mysterio's face. Eddie then climbed on top as he laid some more right hands to Mysterio who had his fists up trying to defend himself. Eddie then picked him up as he hit the Three Amigo's on Mysterio and climbed the turnbuckle for the Frog Splash but Mysterio slid out the ring. Mysterio tried making his way up the ramp but Eddie jumped out the ring and followed attacking him even more as they made their way up the ramp and then backstage.

Winners: No Contest (Via Interference)

OR: 83% CR: 72% MQ: 95%

Paul London gained overness from this match. The WWE Cruiserweight title has gained in image. Rey Mysterio is losing overness because of his weak gimmick.

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The Raw Re-Bound

Footage aired next of Raw from Monday night, with footage of Benoit beating Edge after Batista interfered, Matt Hardy's return to the ring against Christian, Regal turning on Tajiri, and Ric Flair and Triple H falling out. It ended with a promo for this week's match, Batista vs Triple H and if HHH loses, he's fired!

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An Injustice!

As Paul London is celebrating in the ring over his victory, JBL's theme started up and JBL and his cabinet made their way from backstage walking down instead of in their limo. They walked down, as JBL stood outside the ring and looked at Paul London in the ring stood wondering what was gonna happen. JBL took hold of a mic Orlando Jordan had grabbed, and began to speak.

JBL: "Listen to me Kid, you have 5 seconds to get out of that ring, and out of my sight!"

London stood still and begged JBL to get in the ring, but JBL just looked at his cabinet who jumped in the ring and started to team up three on one against Paul London, beating him to a pulp. They then shot him over the top rope and out of the ring next to JBL still stood outside. JBL put the mic down on the ring apron along with his hat and as Paul London started to get to his feet, JBL ran forward and hit a vicious Clothesline from Hell to the Cruiserweight Champion. Officials ran down to stop JBL causing any more damage as JBL stood over his victim and eventually climbed in the ring. Officials came down with a stretcher and carried Paul London away as JBL stood in the ring holding the mic.

JBL: "That is what you get when you mess with this Cabinet! **HEAT** I have come out here because of a wrestling injustice in this company. Last sunday I was robbed of my WWE Championship by nothing more than a PUNK! **HEAT** That's right, a two bit, runny nosed, piece of garbage that thought he was better than me. And now, when I arrive here, I find out not by our very own General Manager, but from some moron backstage who's only job is to make tea for the superstars that John Cena is already in a match that does not feature me. This is a digrace, that I, the greatest WWE Champion for the past 10 years who come here to demand a rematch for that belt has to hear that I am not gonna even get that, that I don't deserve it because some god damn bald eagled jackass has jumped the queue and demanded a match against John Cena. **POP** Well let me tell you something Theodore Long, you have not heard the last of this, JBL will do everything in his power to make sure that I am the next in line for that title shot. I AM A WRESTLING GOD, AND I DESERVE RESPECT!"

JBL dropped the mic and told his cabinet to all go, as he climbed out the ring and all four members made their way up the ramp and backstage as we headed to another break.

OR: 80%

Orlando Jordan gained overness from this segment.

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ADVERTS

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Cole: "We are back, and just before the break we heard from the former WWE Champion JBL who, Tazz, has stated that an injustice has occured because he has not got his rematch against John Cena, and that Kurt Angle has jumped in line."

Tazz: "Well JBL wasn't happy about that decision Michael, and I think Theodore Long could be in for a tough ride"!

Cole: "We will hopefully hear from the GM soon on that speech by JBL, but we are heading back to the ring now for a match as Hardcore Holly and Charlie Haas who are on a bit of a role in the ring will go up against Kenzo Suzuki and Rene Dupree."

Hardcore Holly and Charlie Haas vs Suzuki and Dupree

Holly and Haas took on the experienced team of Suzuki and Dupree. Holly and Suzuki kicked off with Holly dominating from the start, putting Suzuki down on numerous occasions and hitting some hard slaps in the corner. A tag to Haas allowed Suzuki to change it around and take control. Some right hands to Haas followed by a tag to Dupree kept them in control. Dupree got too cocky in one instant as he slammed Haas to the mat, and then did the French Tickler, but as he came off the ropes and for a leg drop Haas moved out the way and slowly made his way over to tag Holly back in as Dupree didn't make it to Suzuki in time. Suzuki came in anyway as Holly took on both men and cleaned house. Holly shot Suzuki over the top rope as Dupree came from behind with a kick to Holly. A shot to the ropes was reversed as Holly ducked and hit Dupree with a huge backdrop before he signalled for the finisher. He picked Dupree up for the Alabama Slam and was ready to hit it when Suzuki slid back in and kicked Holly which knocked both men down. Haas jumped back in the ring and took apart Suzuki as he started to clean the ring and then locked in the Haas of Pain on Dupree but the ref wouldnt call it as Holly was the legal man. Suzuki slid back in and broke it up before throwing Haas over the top rope and out, but turned to be met by Holly's clothesline sending him out. Dupree staggered to his feet and this time Holly was able to pick him up and hit the Alabama Slam for the finish as he covered and the ref called the pinfall. Holly and Haas celebrated in the ring as the crowd cheered on.

Winners: Hardcore Holly/Charlie Haas (pinfall)

OR: 71% CR: 67% MQ: 75%

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Dis-Respected!

After the match we find Theodore Long in his office as in bursts JBL and his Cabinet.

JBL: "Teddy, I wanna know what you are gonna do about this Injustice. I demand my rematch against John Cena tonight!"

Theo: "Listen Playa, you don't come bursting into my office and demand anything, ya hear me! Now as regards to your DEMAND for a match, your request is denied **POP** You see John Cena is competing tonight in a six man tag team match, so he can't be facing you as well."

JBL: "You made a huge mistake Teddy, A HUGE MISTAKE, let's get out of this stinking town!"

JBL and his Cabinet walked out slamming the door as they made their way down the corridor and into the parking lot as the gleaming white Limo with bullhorns was waiting. JBL stopped and looked back at Orlando Jordan and the Basham Bros.

JBL: "I WILL NOT, I REPEAT I WILL NOT be treated like this by that imbasile General Manager, and I will not be treated this way by that scum of an audience in this stinking town. I am a Wrestling GOD, I deserve RESPECT, and until I get that respect then this company will not see JBL. Now where the hell is our damn driver!"

The driver is nowhere to be seen as the Bashams check the front seat but no one is around.

JBL: "Well then he is FIRED. Orlando, you can drive, get me out of this rathole of a place."

JBL climbed into the back and the Bashams joined him as Orlando climbed in the front and started the car up. The car started to drive off towards the ramp area, as Orlando stops the car and starts beeping the horn as the camera looks around and sees a shadow in the distance over the entrance to the parking lot. Inside the car JBL dropped the front glass down.

JBL: "Why have you stopped, what is the problem now?"

Orlando: "Some idiot is stood in the entrance way."

JBL looks on through the glass as we still see a shadow stood in place.

JBL: "Run him down, just drive, if we hit him then that's his problem, the less people in this town the better the population, so DRIVE NOW!"

Orlando started to drive on and sped up as smoke started to pour around the shadowy figure, as the camera view switched to the camera down the ramp as we saw the White Limo drive through the smoke and out of sight, as we then have a view from outside as we see the Limo pull off down the road, as the camera swings around and we see once more the shadowy figure stood in the way.

OR: 85%

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Cole: "What a shocking act by JBL and his Cabinet there."

Tazz: "Well JBL could have easily been arrested for a hit and run there, but the question has to be asked, who was stood in the way and how the hell did he disappear when they drove through that smoke?"

Cole: "I have no idea, but I'm sure we haven't heard the end of this, and who knows even if JBL will be back on SD, he claims he has been disrespected not only by these fans in Alabama but by Teddy Long as well."

Tazz: "The fans did give him a hard time Michael, you saw that. And Kurt Angle I guess nipped in and stole the match against John Cena even though JBL has a guaranteed rematch clause in his contract."

Cole: "Well let me tell you Tazz, I would be glad to see the back of JBL and his Cabinet, he has been nothing but arrogant since he won that title and I'm glad I tell you, I'm glad we have a new champion."

Tazz: "Well just don't let JBL here you say that."

Cole: "It's back to the ring now anyway for a Cruiserweight Tag Team Match."

Funaki and Shannon Moore vs Akio and Spike Dudley

This Cruiserweight match was fast and furious with Akio and Funaki standing out from the match. The match was short though and in the end it was Akio with a Corkscrew 450 Splash on Shannon Moore that picked up the victory in the match.

Winners: Akio/Spike Dudley (pinfall)

OR: 66% CR: 52% MQ: 80%

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ADVERTS

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A video is aired next of new WWE Champion, and recalls his rise to stardom starting with footage of him as a kid to winning the belt at WM21.

OR: 76%

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Cole: "Folks we're back for the final time, and we have a huge match up now in the form of a six man tag."

Tazz: "Well Michaels it all came because of what happened at the top of the night, Kurt Angle challenged John Cena the new WWE Champion to a match but our GM Theodore Long decided that should be a match fit for a pay per view, which is why tonight we have this six man tag!"

Cole: "That's right partner, it will be Kurt Angle, Luther Reigns and the unpredictable Heidenreich, and they will be up against Booker T, Mark Jindrak and WWE Champion John Cena. Let's goto the ring for this match!"

Kurt Angle, Luther Reigns, & Heidenreich vs John Cena, Mark Jindrak, & Booker T

All men came out individually as WWE Champion John Cena picked up the biggest pop of the night. Riegns and Jindrak kicked off this match, with the two going face to face at the start. Reigns pushed Jindrak in the face which upset him, as he did it once more which was one too many as Jindrak came back and hit a huge right hand knocking down Reigns, a cover almost got the immediate pin if it hadn't have been for Kurt Angle who jumped in and broke the count. Angle dragged Reigns to the corner and made a tag as he jumped in and started a beat down on Jindrak, while also looking at John Cena taunting him on the other side of the ring. Angle dominated Jindrak beating him down and signaling to Cena that the belt was his as he indicated a clock ticking down the minutes he has left as champ. But this was the mistake which cost Angle the momentum as Jindrak jumped to his feet and started a beat down on Angle, ending with a big backdrop. The two men slowly staggered over to their corners and Jindrak got a tag to Booker T as Heidenreich tagged himself in as these two men went at it, with Booker T taking the advantage. Booker T took it to Heidenreich and the two brawled around the ring before Angle and Reigns jumped in. But this got Jindrak and Cena to get involved with the crowd popping big time for John Cena going after Angle. The two let loose in the middle of the ring and Cena had the advantage as he knocked Angle to the outside. Cena got up and as Reigns turned he was met by a pick up from Cena and a FU on the big man. As Cena was posing in the ring giving a 'You Cant See Me' signal in front of a knocked out Reigns, Angle slid in from behind and with Booker and Jindrak brawling with Heidenreich outside the ring, Angle rolled up the WWE Champion John Cena from behind and grabbed a hold of the tights and the ropes to gain the advantage as the ref counted and awarded the victory to Kurt Angle as he made a quick exit out the ring. He was walking up the ramp with a sly grin on his face as Cena protested about the cheating but the ref didn't see anything.

Cole: "I don't believe it, Kurt Angle pins WWE Champion John Cena for the win, and it was a blatant grab of the tights and ropes that allowed him to pick up the win. This is not right, Cena is furious with this result and look at these two men staring each other down."

The show ended with John Cena and Kurt Angle staring each other down as the show came to a close.

Winners: Kurt Angle/Luther Reigns/Heidenreich (pinfall)

OR: 78% CR: 80% MQ: 74%

OVERALL RATING: 76%

TV Rating: 6.16

Attendance: 7,026

Gate Receipts: $281040

Thursday 7th April 2005

Smackdown comes to you live this Thursday night and we are just 5 days after the biggest spectacle of them all, Wrestlemania 21, what will happen in the aftermatch of the biggest night of the year in the WWE.

Last sunday night John Cena defeated WWE Champion to become the first man in almost 10months to beat JBL for the belt.  What will the reaction be as Cena rides into Smackdown?  A celebration is in store for the newly crowned Champion, but will anyone want to crash the night of victory.  What will JBL's reaction be to the loss, and will he get a rematch straight away?

Also last sunday, Rey Mysterio turned on his friend Eddie Guerrero and cost them the WWE Tag Team Belts as the Bashams regained the titles once more.  This week Rey Mysterio walks straight into a title shot against new Cruiserweight Champion Paul London who defeated Chavo Guerrero.  Can Rey hit the 6-1-9 to capture the Cruiserweight belt once more?

Catch this incredible night of action only on Smackdown this Thursday night.

Featured Matches:

WWE Cruiserweight Championship:

Paul London © vs Rey Mysterio

Hardcore Holly / Charlie Haas vs Suzuki / Dupree

Funaki / Shannon Moore vs Akio / Spike Dudley

MAIN EVENT:

Eddie Guerrero

The Undertaker

John Bradshaw Layfield

Kurt Angle

UPPER MID:

Big Show

Booker T

John Cena

Rob Van Dam

Rey Mysterio

MIDCARDERS:

Al Snow

Charlie Haas

Hardcore Holly

Mark Jindrak

Nunzio

Scotty 2 Hotty

Billy Kidman

Bubba Ray Dudley

Carlito Caribbean Cool

Chavo Guerrero

Danny Basham

D-Von Dudley

Jon Heidenreich

Kenzo Suzuki

Luther Reigns

Orlando Jordan

Rene Dupree

Spike Dudley

LOWER MID:

Funaki

Paul London

Shannon Moore

Akio

Jesus

MANAGERS:

Joy Giovanni

Michelle McCool

Miss Jackie

Torrie Wilson

Dawn Marie

Hiroko

Paul Heyman

NON-WRESTLERS:

Stephanie McMahon

Theodore Long (General Manager)