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WWE SmackDown!
Taped at the Arco Arena, in Sacramento, California
Attendance: 15,852
Michael Cole: "Welcome fans to WWE SmackDown! I'm Michael Cole here alongside Tazz, my broadcasting partner and just four days ago, we witnessed a spectacle. Ladies and gentlemen we are just four days removed from Wrestlemania 21, the biggest event of the year. And some major changes resulted in that night, such as the change of United States and WWE Champions, along with the change of the Cruiserweight Championship."
Tazz: "Oh no doubt Cole, Wrestlemania 21 was a big night for everyone, and we are just settling down to feel the aftershock."
Michael Cole: "And coming up right now we have a rematch from Wrestlemania, well, not a full rematch, as Funaki takes on Akio for the WWE Cruiserweight Title which Akio won at Wrestlemania, there just won't be the other four cruiserweights who participated in that amazing Six Pack Challenge."
WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Funaki vs. Akio ©
The rematch from Sunday begins at a face pace as Akio hits an immediate hurracanrana on his opponent, who in turn hits an impressive hurricane DDT, as the fans are excited for this high flying cruiserweight battle in the early going. Akio goes for a headlock, but Funaki finds a way to slip through his legs and take him down by the legs, and slap on a surfboard strech maneuver. Akio refuses to give up, treasuring his newly won Cruiserweight Championship. Funaki stops the hold, and quickly covers but can only score a deuce from the referee. Funaki whips Akio into the ropes, and charges him with a headbutt, but Akio leaps over him, sending Funaki right into the ring post. Akio grabs Funaki from behind into a sunset flip, but can't manage to get a three count. Akio applies an armlock on Funaki, but is soon forced to let go as Funaki breaks free with a few hard strikes to Akio. Funaki goes to kick Akio but he grabs it, only to have Funaki hit an Enziguri! Funaki hooks the leg, but somehow can't win it. Funaki tries to land a standing Moonsault, but Akio rolls out of the way, and scurries to the top rope. He flies off with his impressive Corkscrew 450 Splash, but Funaki is able to dodge it, leaving Akio to come up empty on the attempt! Funaki readies himself and then grabs Akio, and then hits the Rising Sun spot on, and covers, and gets the three, and his Cruiserweight Title back!
Winner, and the new WWE Cruiserweight Champion: Funaki
Michael Cole: "Funaki won the title back! Tough luck for Akio, Funaki just has the heart of a WWE Cruiserweight Champion!"
Tazz: "Wow, that was a short title reign, it's too bad."
Michael Cole: "Yes, but up next, is an announcement from the JBL's Chief of Staff, Orlando Jordan."
(66%, 54%, 79%)
As SmackDown! returns, Orlando Jordan makes his way down to the ring, with a large look of anger on his face. Dressed in suit and tie, he makes his way inside the ring, microphone in hand.
Jordan: "People of Sacramento, I'm here tonight, representing the former WWE Champion, John Bradshaw Layfield, as he is not here tonight. Now, last Sunday, at Wrestlemania 21, John was cheated out of his title he worked so hard to earn. I even have the video evidence. Roll the footage, please."
A video clip begins to roll, containing the end of the WWE Championship match between John Bradshaw Layfield and John Cena. The clip shows JBL attempting to hit John Cena with the Clothesline From Hell, but Cena ducks and then hits JBL in the face with his knucks, after doing his trademark "You Can't See Me" bit. Cena tosses the knucks away, and then hits the F-U just as the referee recovers, as John Cena is able to pickup the victory. Despite his unfair tactics, the fans cheer Cena.
Jordan: "You see that? He cheated his way to victory, just like he has every other time. That's why I'm out here, and I'm calling YOU out, John Cena."
It doesn't take long before the theme song of John Cena busts through the arena, as the fans stand in ovation for the arrival of the Doctor of Thuganomics.
Michael Cole: "Oh boy, things are gonna get out of hand pretty fast here!"
Cena: "Orlando Jordan, quit your complainin', the Doctor of Thugonamics is here to do some explainin'. I can tell that your unhappy that JBL lost his gold
Without it I bet his waist's growin' mould. You're out here demanding a match with me, and if that's what you want, I'll beat your ass, 1-2-3."
The fans erupt in approval of John Cena's freestyle, as Orlando looks a bit threatened.
Jordan: "You damn right I want a match with you. Tonight. I've already got the approval from the GM, Theodore Long. But it's not that title I want, I'll leave that for John to rightfully regain. It's your ass, beaten to the ground. That's what I want. And tonight, I'm gonna do it."
Cena: "You got it then, puppet. I'm gonna hit you with the F-U and pin you, just like your buddy JBL."
Cena laughs and then taunts to the crowd, before leaving an irate Orlando Jordan in the ring.
Tazz: "Haha, Orlando Jordan just got thugged out!"
Michael Cole: "But he gets a piece of the WWE Champion, John Cena, tonight!"
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Cameras cut backstage where Josh Matthews is with Kurt Angle, who looks disgruntled, probably as a result from his loss at Wrestlemania 21, to Shawn Michaels. He looks around angrily, as Matthews tries to get his attention.
Matthews: "Uh, Kurt, Kurt? Kurt, how are you feeling, after, you know, your loss to Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania?"
Angle glares at him, but pretends to not care?
Angle: "How do I feel? Wrestlemania is in the past bro, that was four days ago. Get with the now? What I feel right now? I feel like kicking someone's ass. Some young punk who feels lucky or someone who I've beaten in the past. That's why I'm having an Open Challenge tonight, for my Olympic Gold Medals. Whoever you are, you don't have to be from the smelly city of Sacramento, or any part of crappy California, as long as you got balls and a brain, I'll take your challenge. You beat me, and you'll get these babies. The things I worked for with a broken fricken' NECK. If you're up to it, meet me down in the ring later, and I'll break your ankle. Wooo!"
Angle marches away, before Matthews can respond with anything.
Matthews: "Wow."
Michael Cole: "Anyone who wants to take on Angle is free to do so? He might have just bitten off more than he can chew Tazz."
Tazz: "No way. I know Angle. He might be a dirty player, but he's a hell of an athlete. He'll be up to it."
Michael Cole: "We'll see Tazz, but up next, it's The Bashams defending the Tag Team Titles against Rey Mysterio and Scotty 2 Hotty!"
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WWE Tag Team Championship
Rey Mysterio and Scotty 2 Hotty vs. The Bashams ©
JBL's Secretaries of Defense make their way down to the ring ready to defend the titles against the new United States Champion, Rey Mysterio, and a guy who hasn't had the best of luck in recent times, Scotty 2 Hotty. Scotty gets down to action with Doug Basham, with a tie-up in the center of the ring. Doug applies a waistlock but Scotty slips out of it and almost ends the match with a quick cradle pin. Scotty makes the tag to Mysterio, who flies in with energy like no other, going right to it with Doug. He hits a base dropkick while Doug's still on his knees, followed by a leg drop for a near fall again. Doug tries to grab Rey's arm but he fails, as the quick Mysterio flips out of things and hits a kick to the back of the head! Mysterio tries a hurricanrana, but Doug manages to save himself by hitting a small Powerbomb, as he makes the tag to his brother Danny. Danny gets in and stomps on Rey, and then drops an elbow for a two count. Danny drags Rey into the center of the ring, and tries to cover him again, but Scotty 2 Hotty objects and runs in for the save, even though it wasn't needed. This brings Doug back in the match, as he takes Scotty to the outside with a clothesline over the ropes. Back on the inside, Rey gets on the upperhand with a spinning heel kick, which lands Danny on the middle rope. Rey calls out for the crowd, then hits the 619! Doug stumbles around on the inside, and Rey flies off the ropes and nails the West Coast Pop, but Danny manages to roll through the pin maneuver, and he slips his hand on the bottom rope, securing an unfair victory. Referee Charles Robinson doesn't see it, so the Bashams retain, continuing their second reign as WWE Tag Team Champions.
Winner, and still WWE Tag Team Champions: The Bashams
Michael Cole: "Oh come on! That was underhanded. Those damn Bashams can't win a match fairly to save their souls!"
Tazz: "Eh, sometimes you gotta win, no matter how."
(75%, 71%, 79%)
Danny Basham is losing overness because of his weak gimmick. Doug Basham is losing overness because of his weak gimmick.
Kurt makes his way down to the ring upon SmackDown's return from a commercial, with a security guard behind him carrying his medals in a protective case. He gets in the ring and smiles, ignoring the large amount of "YOU SUCK" chants going in waves across the arena.
Angle: "Alright. I'm down here, who's answering my challenge? It doesn't matter who the hell you are. Get your ass down here, now!"
Angle waits for a few minutes, and starts growing impatient.
Angle: "Come on! Who wants a piece of me? I know there's-"
In a flash, Shannon Moore's music hits the arena as he speeds down the ramp and into the ring, and starts chipping away at Angle!
Kurt Angle vs. Shannon Moore
Shannon explodes on Angle with rights and lefts, as the stunned medalist tries to fend off the small but big-hearted competitor. He tries to whip Angle against the ropes, but Angle quickly gets on top of the match and reverses the attempt, then boots the returning Shannon Moore flat in the jaw. Before long, Angle's got his straps down and he's whooping ass. Angle drags Moore into the corner and stomps on him, before hitting the Angle Slam. Angle thinks for the opportunity to pin Moore, but he goes along with his promise he made earlier, as he slaps the Ankle Lock on the weakened Moore. It doesn't take very long before Moore is begging for mercy, tapping out with all he has. Poor Shannon, I don't think he had much of a chance, at any point.
Winner, via submission: Kurt Angle
(83%, 84%, 81%)
Unfortunately, the victory doesn't stop Angle for nothing, as he continues to apply the hold with strength. He degrades Shannon with insults, as referee Nick Patrick tries to break the submission. Angle shoves him away as Moore begins to pass out from the pain. Angle continues the pressure, jerking with this leg, probably breaking it at this point. Angle finally lets out a "Wooo" before letting go of the ankle, and leaving.
Michael Cole: "Good god, he probably snapped his ankle in two! Moore's career could be over!"
Tazz: "Hey, Angle gave fair warning Cole. Moore was aware of the dangers involved when you mess with Angle."
As Shannon is helped to the back by Nick Patrick, cameras go to the parking lot, where a familiar limousine pulls up and parks. Out steps the former WWE Champion; John Bradshaw Layfield, who isn't scheduled to be at the arena, according to Orlando Jordan. JBL looks like a mess, with his hair undone, no clean shave, and no traditional suit on! JBL stumbles out of the limo, and walks towards the backstage area.
Michael Cole: "Was that JBL? I've never seen him like that? Not even in his days of the APA! He looked like he had a hangover!"
Tazz: "Yeah, he did. The kind you get after you lose your WWE Championship."
Michael Cole: "Well in that state, he's just gonna make a fool of himself. Next up, we have Latino Heat, Eddie Guerrero, taking on the returning Carlito Carribean Cool in singles action!"
Eddie Guerrero vs. Carlito Carribean Cool
Eddie comes out in the classic lowrider, to a big pop from the crowd. Carlito comes out looking disgusted, as his petition to get Theodore Long off of SmackDown failed to succeed, the only thing it did was get Jesus suspended. Carlito spits on the hood of the car, causing Eddie to look at him straight in the eyes with a hateful glare. Carlito laughs it off, then gets in the ring, and gets face to face with Eddie. Eddie looks at the crowd, as they cheer him, so he strikes Carlito to begin the match! Eddie hits a quick dropkick followed by a neckbreaker for a count of two. He tries to land a suplex, but Carlito lands from behind and trips him to the ground, and quickly applies a headlock. Eddie tries to fight his way out, but Carlito keeps on the pressure, as Eddie fights to remain awake. He fakes losing conciousness, which fools Carlito and the referee. But Eddie props alive out of nowhere, allowing him to scramble to the ropes! Carlito is forced to let go of the hold, as Eddie gets to his feet. Carlito whips him to the ropes, then tries to drop him with a clothesline, but Eddie ducks, and then flies off the other end with a clothesline of his own! Eddie signals to the crowd that it's time for the Three Amigos, as he grabs Carlito and puts him in position. Eddie hooks, lifts and lands the first one, then spins back over, and hits a second! The crowd counts along with him, as he hits the final suplex. Eddie goes up top, and notifies everyone that it's time to get Froggy. But out from the crowd comes Booker T, who pushes him from behind, causing him to fall to the mat! It seems as if a win has not justified anything for Booker, as the referee calls for a disqualification, making Eddie the winner.
Winner, via Disqualification: Eddie Guerrero
(83%, 84%, 81%)
Booker gets in the ring after the match has been called off, and waits for Eddie to dizzily get to his feet. He waits for the right moment, then connects with a lethal Axe Kick, sending Eddie to the canvas. He yells out some insults, then leaves the ring.
Michael Cole: "What was that? Booker had no business being in the ring during that match, or after."
Tazz: "Seems to me Cole, that he was out to let Eddie know he's still after him."
Michael Cole "Well if I were Booker T, I'd watch my back now. Anyways folks, up next is the main event, John Cena and Orlando Jordan in one on one action!"
Orlando Jordan vs. John Cena
The match begins Orlando putting his finger on Cena's chest, followed by a couple of insults. Cena replies by smacking Jordan across the face and a kick to the gut to start things off. Cena gets Orlando in the corner, and hits a few jabs, followed by a knee to the midsection. Orlando counters, however, hitting a high elbow, knocking Cena back a few steps. Jordan clotheslines Cena to the ground, and then covers for a two count. Orlando grabs Cena by his short hair, and sets up for a suplex, but John is able to push him away to the ropes and rebound with a snap suplex of his own. Cena covers, only a two. Cena goes for a brainbuster afterwards, but Orlando counters and lands behind him. Cena manages to hit a mule kick anyways, sending Jordan back down to the mat. John drops an elbow, then locks in a strong Boston Crab on the Chief Of Staff dead center in the ring. Seconds fly by as Cena continues to apply the hold, each second wearing down Jordan more and more. After over a minute, Jordan finally gets to the ropes, making Cena let go of the submission maneuver. Cena makes the attempt to put the hold on again, but Orlando blocks by using his foot to trip Cena to the ground. Orlando tries a cover, but Cena kicks out before a two count is even made. Orlando gets to the top turnbuckle, then connects with the Flying Cross Body, right into a cradle pin! 1...2...just about a pinfall, but Cena is still in the match. Orlando can't believe he didn't get the victory there, as he complains to Nick Patrick about the "slow" count. From behind, Cena is able to roll up Orlando into a pinning predicament! But Orlando is just able to kick out, escaping defeat. Orlando attempts a quick one with the Reverse Neckbreaker, but Cena reverses on his own and hits the F-U! The result is obvious, Cena picks up the win with the 1-2-3!
Winner, the WWE Champion: John Cena
(79%, 80%, 80%)
Michael Cole: "Cena wins! He won the WWE Championship, and now he beat the ex-champs' Chief Of Staff!"
Tazz: "He's definitely on fire!"
Cena has his arm raised in victory by Nick Patrick, but as he turns around, a disgruntled JBL enters the ring and attacks him!
Michael Cole: "It's JBL! What in the hell is he doing?"
Tazz: "He looks to be out for Cena!"
JBL tries to hit the Clothesline From Hell, but Cena dodges and knocks JBL over the ropes! Orlando attacks Cena as well, but he gets tossed over the ropes, on to JBL to the outside! Cena goes to leave the ring to attack the two, but on comes the theme of the SmackDown! GM, Theodore Long! He stays on the ramp, and begins to address the three.
Tazz: "Woah! Teddy Long! He's surely gonna lay down the law now Cole!"
Theodore Long: "Yo, JBL. Let me holla atcha' playa! Now, I can see that you aren't very happy with your title loss. And Cena, I want to know if you can withstand the challenges of that championship and become a credible champion. That's why, next week, I'm booking a rematch for the WWE Title. AND if either you, Orlando Jordan, or the Bashams interfere in the match, you will all be suspended. So JBL, John Cena, next Thursday, the best man, will win."
(74%)
Michael Cole: "The ultimate Wrestlemania rematch is on next week! JBL, Cena, for the WWE Championship! From me, Michael Cole and Tazz, we'll see you next week!"
Show Overall: 76%
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WWE SmackDown! Preview
Wrestlemania 21 was just four days ago, and Sacramento will be able to witness the aftermath on SmackDown!, first hand.
At the Staples Center in Los Angeles at the grand stage, John Cena was able to capture his first WWE Championship, defeating John Bradshaw Layfield. It is confirmed that John Cena will be onboard for SmackDown! this week, but will JBL be, so quick after his devastating loss?
One match has been announced, and that is one of high flying and fast paced action. Funaki will try and regain his WWE Cruiserweight Championship from Akio, who won it at Wrestlemania in a Six Pack Challenge. Will SmackDown's self-proclaimed "Numbah Won Announca" be able to get back his precious title, bringing a quick end to Akio's reign? Or will Akio walk out still champion? Watch tomorrow to find out.
Plenty of other superstars will be at the show, including the new WWE United States Champion, Rey Mysterio, as well as Eddie Guerrero and The Bashams. The Wrestlemania fallout of SmackDown! will be sure to be an explosive on, so tune in at 7/6 central on Thursday to catch all the action!
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WWE RAW
Live from the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California
Attendance: 13,953
JR: "WELCOME TO MONDAY NIGHT RAW! I am live with my broadcast partner Jerry "The King" Lawler and tonight is going to be explosive. We are just one night removed from Wrestlemania 21, and boy, what a night that was. We have a new World Heavyweight Champion, and a new WWE Intercontinental Champion in Batista and Christian."
King: "Last night was one heck of a night! There was Christian winning the Intercontinental Championship in front of all his peeps, and Big Show picking up those Bashams and wham- Choke Slamming them both to the mat! And we can't forget that terrific display that Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho put on either! What a match!"
JR: "Yes King, Wrestlemania 21 will go down in the books as one of the biggest of all time. John Cena captured the WWE Championship for the first time, and Rey Mysterio won US gold by defeating Rene Dupree. But let's not forget that explosive performance that Kurt Angle and Shawn Michaels displayed, hate or love the guys. I'm sure tonight will be almost as big as the one we had not 24 hours ago. Anyways, let's start off the action, with Val Venis and the debuting Chris Masters."
King: "You can't forget my favourite part of the night when Edge made Rock tap! He made him tap!"
Chris Masters vs. Val Venis
Chris Masters makes his way down to the ring in elegant fashion, taking his time to walk down the entrance ramp. The hasty fans boo him for his attitude, but he shrugs them off and climbs the steps into the ring and plays to the crowd. Venis' theme hits the PA and the fans cheer as the Adult Film master makes his way to the ring, towel and all. Venis and Masters tie up early, following a suplex from Venis. Venis puts Masters in the corner, and chops away. Venis whistles, then strikes the back of his hand against Masters' chest, as a red mark begins to appear. Masters fights back with a knee to the midsection, followed up by a DDT for a near fall. Masters uses the Irish Whip, then hits a clothesline for another close call. Masters whines to the ref, allowing Venis to catch him in a rollup! However, Masters rolls through the pin attempt and gets on top of things, and grasps an unseen hand onto the ropes for leverage. Referee Jack Doan doesn't see it and counts the pin, 1-2-3, as Masters steals his first victory at 5:03.
Winner: Chris Masters
(69%, 64%, 75%)
Val Venis is losing overness because of his weak gimmick.
JR: "Oh come on now, that's not right! He cheated!"
King: "You gotta start somehow in this business!"
JR: "Whatever. We'll be back folks."
RAW returns with the lovely Maria standing next to none other than Batista, the new World Heavyweight Champion!
Maria: "Batista, how does it feel to be the World Heavyweight Champion? And what are your thoughts on Triple H's demand for a rematch?"
Batista: "How does it feel? Well, sugar, it feels electrifying. Never had I imagined being at the highest stage of them all, competing for the top prize in this business. But not only did I compete for it, I won it, and there isn't a damn thing Triple H can do about it now. Knowing the whiney bitch that he his, he's probably in Bischoff's office right now, demanding a rematch for the title. That doesn't bother me. Because if Triple H wants a rematch, he can have one. Whether if it's at Backlash, next week or right now, I'll wrestle him. And just like last night, I'll win. But I'm sure HHH is preoccupied with the current things at hand, Bischoff told me he has a match with Randy Orton tonight. Once I take care of business with HHH and whoever else wants a piece of me, we can go out for dinner sometime."
Batista walks off as Maria smiles, blushing.
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The traditional theme everyone has grown to hate over the past few months hits the PA system, as Simon Dean marches his way down to the ring, with a microphone and bag of his vitamins and other weight loss supplements. He rolls in the ring, does a few jumping jacks, then gets on the mic.
Simon Dean: "Ah, wonderful San Diego. The weather, the lifestyles, and the ocean. It's such a shame this wonderful city is inhabited by such fat and disgusting pigs such as yourself. I mean, look at you! You, in the third row there. What do they call you? Chunky Charlie? Have you tried my pattented Simon System? Because a fat, sluggish nobody like you can become someone great like me! Anyways, on to more important things. I'm out here to get someone from the back, perhaps someone big, who feels, well, bad about themselves to come out here and try the Simon System, for free! I know you'll like it! So any one of you big bellys back there, come on out and get a sample!"
The sound of a rhinocerous is loudly heard as out charges the Man-Beast, Rhyno! He spares no time in rushing to the ring and immediately exploding on Dean, as a match begins!
Rhyno vs. Simon Dean
Rhyno whips Dean into the corner, and takes him back out to the center of the ring with an impressive belly-to-belly suplex. Simon wails from the pain, but that doesn't stop Rhyno one bit. Rhyno gets Dean in a headlock, clenching his arm hard around Dean's neck. Simon appears to be losing conciousness, as Rhyno continues to apply pressure. Simon slowly finds his way to the ropes, and grabs on to them for all he has, forcing Rhyno to let go of the hold. Rhyno doesn't stop the beatdown, as he whips Dean into the turnbuckle, face first. Dean falls back on one knee, as Rhyno sets up for the inevitable, the Gore. Dean gets up and turns around, and gets one right in the midsection! The result is obvious, as Rhyno gets the three count!
Winner: Rhyno
Rhyno climbs the turnbuckle, in celebration, but the party is cut short as an angered Simon smacks him in the back of the head with his supplement bag! Rhyno falls to the outside, seemingly knocked out from the shot! The camera zooms in on the bag, and it's revealed that Dean has a bowling ball in the bag!
JR: "That no good sore loser! Gawd damnit!"
King: "Rhyno better watch his back next time."
(70%, 69%, 74%)
JR: "He shouldn't have to watch out for bowling balls in a wrestling ring, King. We'll be right back."
Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit vs. Edge and Christian
RAW returns with what looks to be a bonafide blockbuster as the Heart Break Kid and the Rabid Wolverine take on Edge and Christian in tag team action. Edge starts the match off with Michaels, these two knowing a lot about one another, being rivals and enemies for quite some time. HBK tries to test Edge's strength, but Edge hits a knee to the gut to cut off the attempt. Edge gets Michaels in a side headlock, followed by a snapmare takedown. Edge makes the tag to Christian, who poses to his "Peeps" upon his entrance into the ring. Christian props HBK up into a sitting position, before giving him a few degrading slaps to the side of the head. Christian gets HBK to his feet, and is shocked with a surprise dropkick from out of the blue! HBK manages to get to Benoit to make the tag, as the Crippler rushes in the ring and goes to work on Christian. Christian tries a clothesline but Benoit ducks, locks his hands around Christian, and nails a German Suplex! One isn't enough however, as Benoit keeps locked and nails yet another powerful German on Christian. Benoit makes an attempt at a third, but Christian somehow manages to escape as he backflips out of it in mid air! Christian smirks as grabs Benoit from behind, setting up for the Unprettier! But Benoit is just as aware as Christian is as he counters to the mat, locking Christian in the Crossface! Edge runs in and makes the save, breaking the hold before Christian taps out. In comes HBK, who takes Edge to the outside!
The ref is now unable to control the chaos as HBK and Edge beat away on one another on the outside while Christian and Benoit do battle on the inside. Edge goes for a Spear on HBK, but he sidesteps it, causing Edge to fly head first into the steel steps! With the ref's back focused on the outside action, Christian is able to score a low blow on Benoit, dropping him to the mat. Christian covers, 1...2...no! Benoit props a shoulder up, much to the shock of Christian. HBK tries to hit the Sweet Chin Music on Edge, but he ducks it and then grabs him by the hair and throws him back in the ring. On the other side of things, Christian tries to clothesline Benoit, but Benoit ducks, and Christian hits the referee right in the face, taking him out! Benoit grabs the surprised Christian by the feet, dropping him on his back. Benoit grabs his legs, and puts one of his own through and locks on the Sharpshooter! Edge tries to Spear HBK once again, but he throws him over the ropes! HBK turns around to see Benoit with the Sharpshooter. HBK grabs the ref and revives him, then does the unthinkable by hitting Benoit with a note of Sweet Chin Music! The crowd booes Michaels to the highest extent of their vocal ability, but it can do nothing now as Michaels drags Christian overtop of Benoit as the ref counts the pin, 1-2-3.
Winners: Edge and Christian
HBK leaves with a smirk on his face, as Christian and Edge look up in confusion, wondering what the hell happened.
JR: "Mah gawd, why Shawn, why? You bastard!"
King: "Does this mean that he's on Edge's side now?"
(95%, 98%, 90%)
Christian gained 1 point of overness from this match. Shawn Michaels's turn was completed, and he is now a heel. Shawn Michaels gained 3 points of overness from this turn.
RAW returns as Shelton Benjamin is seen storming into Eric Bischoff's office, looking obviously upset.
Bischoff: "Woah partner, what seems to be your problem?"
Benjamin: "You damn well know the problem, Bischoff. I want my title back from Christian. That dirty, no good creep played dirty last night."
Bischoff: "Now hold on just a minute. If my memory serves correct, he didn't cheat you out of nothing. He just outsmarted you. If you want a rematch, fine. But you know what? It's coming out of your contract clause."
Benjamin: "Fine. That title is mine, I'm going to win it back."
Bischoff: "Good. You can do just that. Because at Backlash, it's going to be you, Shelton Benjamin, vs. Christian, for the Intercontinental Title, in a LADDER MATCH."
King: "JR, a ladder match! Oh boy!"
JR: "I tell ya what King, that has explosive written all over it."
Benjamin leaves the room, looking satisfied as Bischoff looks on with a smug.
(80%)
Cameras go to a very interesting scene in a lockerroom, as Paul Heyman is displayed talking to someone on the phone.
JR: "Paul Heyman?! What is he doing on RAW? We haven't seen him for months, and besides, he's on SmackDown!"
King: "Maybe he had a change of heart, and wanted to come to the better brand. I guess that would just be common sense."
Heyman: "You'll be here tonight? Oh, that's great, yeah, yeah that's good. I'll see you then."
Heyman closes his cell phone and then laughs, then leaves the room.
JR: "What in the hell? There's something I don't like here."
King: "Me too JR, something's not right!"
JR: "Well King, it's almost time for the main event. It's Triple H vs. Randy Orton, NEXT!"
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Randy Orton vs. Triple H
Both men take no time in getting down to the ring to brawl, it's obvious they are eager to tear one another apart. They both fought to the bone last night, but somehow they've got energy to beat the crap out of each other, one on one. Hunter goes for a suplex, but Orton lands behind it and pushes him to the ropes, and then pulls him into a roll up for a near fall. Orton already has the fans riled up for the finish, when it's just barely a minute in the match. Orton goes for a swinging neckbreaker, but he fails as HHH drops him to the ground in a counter. HHH gets to the ground and starts choking Orton, slamming the back of his head against the mat with each thrust. Earl Hebner finally manages to get HHH to release the hold, as Orton gasps for air. HHH makes a pin attempt, but Orton raises a shoulder up at the 2 count. HHH gets Orton into the corner then lays into him with some lefts and rights, followed by a headbutt right into the midsection. HHH props Orton on the top turnbuckle, and sets up for a Superplex off of the top! Triple H tries to lift the dazed Orton, but he can't! He pulls again but Orton just shoves him off, sending him to the mat below. Orton gets to his feet, and leaps off, do or die. Triple H can't move in time, as he's layered with an elbow drop off of the top! Both men are down now, as Hebner begins the count to ten.
Orton manages to get to his feet first, the crowd now behind him. His eyes show that far away look, he might not be 100% still in the match at this point. However, he rises HHH to his feet and gives him an uppercut, followed by a few chops to the chest. Orton tries the Irish Whip, but Hunter manages to reverse it, sending Orton to the ropes. HHH tries to clothesline Orton, but Orton ducks. However, HHH hits him with the knee on his second time around, dropping him to the mat in an instant. HHH falls on top of Orton, as the ref counts the pin, 1...2...not good enough! Orton has more strength than HHH would like to think, as Orton continues to fight on in the match. HHH starts getting a bit unpatient with the ref, as he gets in his face. Hebner threatens to disqualify HHH, so HHH backs off and turns back to the match, but he finds that Orton is up and ready, as he downsizes HHH with the RKO! Orton hooks the leg, as this one is obviously finished, One, two, two and half! Triple H just barely kicks out, to the amazement of the Legend Killer.
The match continues with both men obviously weary from the match worn into them like bad breath. Orton goes for another RKO, but HHH pushes him away, then grabs him and locks him up for the Pedigree. HHH looks to finish things, but Orton hits a backdrop, as the crowd goes wild! Orton looks up to the ceiling, probably not knowing where he is, as his only objective is to beat HHH.
Orton brings HHH to his feet now, both just barely able to stand. Orton drives a right hook into HHH, as he strikes back at Orton with a left. Both men stagger, as the crowd wildly chants for Orton. HHH goes for another hit, but Orton blocks him and flattens him with a huge DDT! Orton goes to cover, but stops, as he knows that a DDT is not enough to take down The Game. Orton gets him to his feet once again, and lays some chops across HHH's beet red chest, but then HHH grabs his wrist and kicks him in the gut, and finally musters the ability to hit the Pedigree. Fans fear the worst now, as HHH crawls across Orton for the cover. Here it comes, 1...2...no! Orton manages a foot on the bottom rope as HHH looks up in bewilderment to what has happened. HHH shakes his head and gets Orton to his knees, and gives him a few jabs before getting to his feet and trying the Pedigree again. HHH tries to put Orton under, but he hits an RKO out of nowhere on him! Orton realizes his chance to win, and goes for the three count.
Orton crawls over to HHH, as Paul Heyman starts chugging down the rampway! Heyman gets up on the apron and starts causing a scene with the referee as Orton slowly gets back up, while HHH backs himself into the corner.
JR: "What the hell is he doing down here King?"
King: "I don't know JR, but I smell trouble, that's for sure!"
Orton goes over to the ropes and starts yelling at Heyman, but Hebner tells him to focus on the match, and Orton reluctantly complies. But Orton turns around and gets a boot to the face, not by HHH, but by Brock Lesnar! Lesnar smiles maniacally, then puts Orton on his shoulders, then spins him around for the F-5!
JR: "Oh mah gawd! It's Brock Lesnar! He's back King, and he's with Heyman! What in the hell! He just F-5'ed Orton to hell!"
King: "This is insane! Brock is back in the WWE? I can't believe it!"
Lesnar drags HHH on top of Orton and leaves the ring, just as Heyman drops down from the apron, as Hebner counts the pin, as HHH wins thanks to interference from Brock Lesnar, who's back in the WWE with a cause!
Winner: Triple H
(83%, 89%, 72%)
As HHH slides to the outside and walks away from the disaster, Lesnar and Heyman re-enter the ring, as Heyman commands Lesnar to inflict damage on Orton, just like in the old days. Lesnar smiles and puts Orton on his shoulders again, and hits him with the F-5 once again!
JR: "This is sick, King! Someone stop him! Somebody, mah gawd!"
King: "Orton's gonna get hurt in there!"
Orton looks up, blood now rushing from his forehead. Lesnar shakes his head, and grabs him by his short hair, bringing him to his feet once again. Orton tries to swing at Lesnar, but he's too weak by now, as Lesnar just shrugs it off, and then delivers a brutal Powerbomb on Orton, laying him out flat as a pancake! Lesnar and Heyman decide that they've had their fun, as they leave Orton in the ring, flat out unconcious and bloody, as EMTs make their way to the ring, as RAW comes to a dramatic close.
(79%)
JR: "I'll tell you something King, and that's one thing I know. There is going to be hell to pay for Lesnar, hell to pay!"
Show Overall: 80%
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WWE RAW Preview!
Wrestlemania 21 took place not 24 hours ago, but what a night it was! We saw five titles change hands, the biggest change possibly being Batista's victory over Triple H in that Fatal Fourway match that also consisted of Ric Flair and Randy Orton. In another match, Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho battled to the bone in a gritty one on one contest that had Jericho coming away with the victory thanks to the Walls of Jericho. The two embraced post match, as they got one of the largest standing ovations to date. In other action, Christian was able to become a four time Intercontinental Champion as he pinned Shelton Benjamin for the gold. Last night was surely one to remember, but the action on RAW might be just as heated!
Tonight, , Triple H will square off with Randy Orton in a grudge match that will be sure to deliver. Orton came up short last night, but Triple H lost it all, so both of these men will be looking for a fight, no doubt about it.
In other singles action, Chris Masters will be making his WWE debut against Val Venis tonight. Masters seems to be quite the professionalist, but how will he do against a wrestler who doubles as an adult film star? Tune in tonight to find out.
However, the main attraction billed for RAW is one of an explosive caliber. HBK and Benoit will team up to take on one of the greatest tag teams in wrestling history, the duo of Edge and Christian! Since 2001, these two have not actively teamed together, but will tonight mark a change?
And don't forget about other superstars like Kane, Shelton Benjamin, Chris Jericho, and Batista on RAW, tonight at 9/8 c!
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The Roster:
Red = RAW
Blue = SmackDown!
Purple = Both/Neutral
==Main Event==
Batista (Face)
Chris Benoit (Face)
Chris Jericho (Face)
Eddie Guerrero (Face)
John Bradshaw Layfield (Heel)
John Cena (Face)
Kurt Angle (Heel)
Randy Orton (Face)
Shawn Michaels (Face)
Triple H (Heel)
Well, things are a little one-sided here. I'll fix it up.
==Upper Midcard==
Big Show (Face)
Booker T (Heel)
Christian (Heel)
Edge (Heel)
Kane (Face)
Rob Van Dam (Face)
==Midcard==
Al Snow (Face)
Billy Kidman (Heel)
Bubba Ray Dudley (Heel)
Carlito Carribean Cool (Heel)
Charlie Haas (Heel)
Chavo Guerrero (Face)
D-Von Dudley (Heel)
Eugene Dinsmore (Face)
Gene Snitsky (Heel)
John Heidenreich (Heel)
Lita (Face)
Luther Reigns (Heel)
Matt Hardy (Face)
Maven (Tweener)
Molly Holly (Heel)
Muhammad Hussan (Heel)
Orlando Jordan (Heel)
Rene Dupree (Heel)
Rey Mysterio (Face)
Rhyno (Face)
Rob Conway (Heel)
Shelton Benjamin (Face)
Sylvan Grenier (Heel)
Tajiri (Face)
The Hurricane (Face)
Trish Stratus (Heel)
William Regal (Face)
==Lower Midcard==
Akio (Heel)
Chris Masters (Heel)
Christopher Nowinski (Heel)
Daniel Puder (Heel)
Danny Basham (Heel)
Doug Basham (Heel)
Funaki (Face)
Garrison Cade (Heel)
Hardcore Holly (Face)
Kenzo Suzuki (Heel)
Mark Henry (Heel)
Mark Jindrak (Heel)
Nunzio (Face)
Paul London (Face)
Rosey (Face)
Scotty 2 Hotty (Face)
Shannon Moore (Face)
Simon Dean (Heel)
Spike Dudley (Heel)
Val Venis (Face)
Victoria (Face)
==Openers==
Jesus Aguilera (Heel)
Steven Richards (Tweener)
Viscera (Heel)
==Non-Wrestlers==
Eric Bischoff (Tweener)
Ivory (Face)
Jerry Lawler (Face)
Johnathan Coachman (Heel)
Mick Foley (Face)
Ric Flair (Heel)
Shane McMahon (Face)
Stephanie McMahon (Face)
The Rock (Face)
Theodore Long (Face)
Vince McMahon (Heel)
==Managers==
Amy Weber (Heel)
Candace (Face)
Christy Hemme (Face)
Dawn Marie (Heel)
Hiroko (Heel)
Joy Giovanni (Face)
Khosrow Daivari (Heel)
Maria Kanellis (Face)
Melina Perez (Face)
Michelle McCool (Heel)
Miss Jackie (Face)
Paul Heyman (Face)
Stacy Kiebler (Face)
Torrie Wilson (Face)
==In Ohio Valley Wrestling==
Aaron Stevens (Heel)
Alexis Laree (Face)
Angel Williams (Face)
Antonio Thomas (Face)
Beth Phoenix (Heel)
Blaster Lashley (Heel)
Brent Albright (Heel)
Brian Calrucchi (Face)
Chad Toland (Heel)
Chilly Willy (Face)
Chris Cage (Face)
Daniel Rodimer (Face)
Deuce Shade (Face)
Jillian Hall (Face)
Jim Cornette (Face)
Johnny Jeter (Face)
Johnny Nitro (Heel)
Justice Smith (Face)
Ken Doane (Face)
Marty Wright (Face)
Matt Cappotelli (Face)
Matt Morgan (Heel)
Mike Mondo (Heel)
Mike Shane (Heel)
Nick Mitchell (Face)
Paul Birchall (Face)
Ryan Reeves (Face)
Seven (Heel)
Tank Toland (Face)
Todd Shane (Heel)
Tyson Tomko (Heel)
Injured List:
Chris Nowinski (Unknown)
Eugene Dinsmore (3 months)
Lita (4 months)
Matt Hardy (2 months)
OOC: I'm just trying to add some realism, I don't know if those are the actual time periods that they will be out of action
Title Holders:
World Heavyweight: Batista (90)
WWE Heavyweight: John Cena (87)
WWE Intercontinental: Christian (80)
WWE United States: Rey Mysterio (82)
World Tag Team: La Resistance (75)
WWE Tag Team: The Basham Brothers (70)
WWE Women's: Trish Stratus (58)
WWE Cruiserweight: Akio (70)
Promotion Status:
Majority Owner: Linda McMahon
Company Level: Global
Public Image: 60%
Based In: America
Balance: $40,000,000
Sponsors: X-Box, Stacker 2, Rolling Stone, Columbia Pictures
Risk Level: 66%
Production Values: 100%
Merchandising: 100%
Advertising: 90%
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Wrestlemania 21
The Aftermath from the Staples Center, in Los Angeles, California
Attendance: 17,489
World Heavyweight Title Match
Batista vs. Randy Orton vs. Ric Flair vs. Triple H ©
Originally scheduled to have Triple H defending his title against the Royal Rumble winner Batista, Randy Orton and Ric Flair both got added into the mix over time on the road to Wrestlemania. The stable that dominated RAW for nearly two years exploded in Los Angeles, as all four members clashed for the gold, and blood. In the end, Triple H fell to Batista's mighty Sit-Out Powerbomb as the Animal wins the World Heavyweight Championship at the highest stage of them all.
WWE Title Match
John Cena vs. John Bradshaw Layfield ©
John Cena won the Number One Contenders Match against Kurt Angle at No Way Out thanks to interference from RAW superstar, Shawn Michaels. Cena had lost his US Championship to Rene Dupree a few weeks before thanks to JBL, and that only fueled the flame of John Cena, who's quench for the WWE Championship was unstoppable. Cena with the F-U, marking the end of JBL's title reign, which came 1/4 short of a year long.
Inter-Promotional Match
Kurt Angle vs. Shawn Michaels
At the Royal Rumble, Angle was angered over his missed shot at gold in the triple threat match, so he stole Nunzio's Royal Rumble spot and got in the 30 man brawl. He broke into the match, delivering Angle Slams all around, until he came to HBK, who literally Superkicked him out of the Royal Rumble! Angle rushed back in soon after, and threw HBK out and busted him open. Things between the two were quiet, until HBK ran in on Angle at No Way Out, costing him a shot at gold once again. From that point on, the two had a cross-brand feud, with it concluding tonight. After HBK landed out of the Angle Slam, he managed to score the win with some Sweet Chin Music.
Chris Benoit vs. Chris Jericho
These two masters of submission got into a heated argument the night after the Royal Rumble after they were disqualified in a match for the World Tag Team titles. The next week, on a very special RAW that eminated from Japan, Jericho and Benoit went head-to-head in a Submission Match, but the match ended in a draw, leading to this contest. The two had a stunning match, easily the MOTY at that point. In the end, Jericho managed to score a victory with the Walls Of Jericho. After the jaw-dropping performance, the two broke down and hugged to one of the biggest ovations in years.
Kane and The Undertaker vs. Gene Snitsky and Heidenreich
The controversy all started at the Rumble, when Snitsky hatched a plan to help Heidenreich defeat the Deadman in the Casket Match. That plan failed however, when Undertaker's brother flung out of the casket and laid a beating on Snitsky and Heidenreich, and then took it to Snitsky in the crowd. In February, things got heated when the four began taking their feuds across both RAW and SmackDown! Tonight, the Brothers Of Destruction took a victory, in what was an inspirational match, as it was The Undertaker's last, allowing him to go out on top with a perfect 13-0 Wrestlemania record.
Edge vs. The Rock
After being eliminated from the Royal Rumble, Edge lost his grip on things. He went on attacking people week after week, until in mid February, The Great One himself returned to stop Edge's madness. The two clashed week in and week out until tonight, where the Edge scored the upset with the Edgeacator, surprisingly forcing the Rock to tap out.
WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Six-Pack Challenge
Akio vs. Spike Dudley vs. Chavo Guerrero vs. Paul London vs. Billy Kidman vs. Funaki ©
The second edition of the Six-Pack Challenge came from Los Angeles, this time with male cruiserweights. A good contest that ended Funaki's four month reign as champion when fellow Japanese wrestler Akio pinned him to win the title.
WWE Intercontinental Championship
Muhammad Hussan vs. Christian vs. Shelton Benjamin ©
Soon after the Royal Rumble, Hussan began targeting Benjamin's title for a prize to claim. Soon after, Captain Charisma sided with the angry Hussan, and week after week the two beat down on Benjamin. However, things took a strange turn of events tonight after Christian saved Benjamin from Hussan, taking him out with the Unprettier. Just when Benjamin thought that his terrors with Christian and Hussan were over, Christian double-crossed and hit Benjamin with an Unprettier as well, claiming the Intercontinental Championship.
WWE United States Championship
Rey Mysterio vs. Rene Dupree
After RVD was injured, Rey was left to fly solo on SmackDown!, something that didn't suit well to the small Rey, even in the cruiserweight scene. Times changed, when Dupree began picking on Rey, claiming he wasn't good enough to play with the big boys. Tonight, Mysterio proved that size doesn't matter when he hit the 619 on Dupree to capture the United States Championship.
Eddie Guerrero vs. Booker T
After Guerrero eliminated Booker T from the Rumble, things didn't go well between this pair. They fought constantly, and things got worse when Booker walked out on Eddie during a shot at the Tag Team Championships against the Bashams. The match for tonight was made, and the feud continued, coming to a close here. In the final minutes of the match, Eddie went for the Frog Splash, but Booker T rolled out of the way, and rolled Eddie up from behind, and put his feet on the ropes to steal a win away from Latino Heat.
3-On-1 Handicap Match: The Bashams and Orlando Jordan vs. The Big Show
At No Way Out, the three Cabinet members found some way to interfere in Big Show's match with JBL in the Barbed Wire Cage Match, costing him the gold. Show erupted on the SmackDown! following the PPV, declaring he'd do what it took to make sure that they all got their punishments. Big Show established himself more as a monster, winning his second handicap match with the numbers 3 to 1 tonight.
In a Wrestlemania related note, Vince McMahon thanked the fans for turning out for the WWE's Supercard, and announced that Wrestlemania 22 is going out "flat out" to the north, as it will come live from Calgary, Alberta on March 25th, 2006.
WWE: Hollywood And Beyond
in The Dome Retro Room
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