WWE: Deception

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SO HOW DO YOU FEEL?

[The Hardy Boyz are standing backstage as the camera moves over to them]

Matt: Here we are Jeff! WrestleMania 21 in a Ladder Match!

Jeff: This is pumped, man. The Hardy Boyz, the greatest tag team in the history of this business, back in action! We'll show these two punks what tag team action is all about!

Matt: Yeah, you've got that right!

[The Hardyz slap hands before leaving the room]

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SINGLES MATCH

BATISTA vs. KANE

[batista comes down to good heel heat from the crowd. He climbs into the ring and poses as the crowd showers him with boos. Kane's music hits and the monster comes down to a HUGE pop from the crowd. He climbs into the ring staring at Batista]

Both men stare each other down as the crowd pops HUGE for the staredown. Kane makes the first move and both men grapple up. Neither man can get the advantage as they struggle around the ring, locked up in determination. Both men release their hold and stare each other down as the crowd pops.

Kane charges forward into a Clothesline from Batista. He pops back up, ducks another Clothesline and knocks Batista down with a Big Boot to the face! Batista bounces back and both men grapple up once again. Batista forces Kane into the corner, but the referee tells him to let go. Batista backs up before charging forward with a Clothesline!

Kane stumbles out, holding his throat, but Batista grabs him and whips him into the ropes. Kane comes bouncing back into a HUGE Spinebuster from Batista! Batista tells Kane to stand up, as Kane struggles onto his feet. Batista grabs Kane and places him in the Powerbomb Position! Kane reverses and sends Batista back over his back before holding out his arm…

The crowd pops HUGE as Kane grabs Batista's throat and looks around at the crowd. Kane lifts up Batista and delivers a Chokeslam that shakes the ring! Kane drops down and goes for the pin, but Batista manages to kick out at 2! The crowd erupts as Kane picks up Batista and goes for the Tombstone Piledriver!

Batista slides off Kane's back and turns him around before placing him back in Powerbomb Position! Batista lifts up Kane and delivers a devastating Powerbomb! The crowd cheers as Batista picks up Kane again and delivers another devastating Powerbomb! Batista falls down and goes for the pin! 1…2…3!

Batista defeated Kane after 2 Consecutive Powerbombs.

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JR: The power of Batista! Kane didn't stand a chance!

King: Well, I guess we know who the more powerful one is now, don't we JR?

JR: Well, I won't say Kane didn't put up a good effort.

King: Yeah, well we all know Batista is the monster!

JR: Whatever, King. Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next we've got an interpromotional match between Smackdown and Raw!

King: Which one is it going to be JR?

JR: We're going to get to see a match that WrestleMania made famous!

King: You don't mean…?

JR: Yes, I do. The Hardy Boyz versus The World's Greatest Tag Team in a Ladder Match!

King: And we have the honor of calling the match!

[A promo video is shown hyping the history of the Ladder Match as well as the histories behind The Hardy Boyz and The World's Greatest Tag Team]

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LADDER MATCH

WORLD'S GREATEST TAG TEAM vs. THE HARDY BOYZ

[shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas come down to a good pop from the crowd. The Hardy Boyz come down to a HUGE pop from the crowd. They slide into the ring and refuse handshakes from Benjamin and Haas.]

Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas go to work almost immediately and begin throwing punches left and right. The Hardy Boyz back up to the ropes and are knocked over the top rope with Superkicks from both Benjamin and Haas! The Hardyz regroup on the outside and discuss their strategies as The World's Greatest Tag Team poses inside of the ring.

The Hardyz slide back into the ring and duck punches before bouncing off the ropes and coming back with Spinning Wheel Kicks! Charlie Haas rolls to the outside as The Hardyz focus on Shelton Benjamin. Matt Hardy lifts up Benjamin and whips him into the ropes, before getting down on his knees. Jeff Hardy comes running up and nails the Poetry in Motion!

Matt Hardy picks up Benjamin and whips him into the ropes once again. Benjamin comes back into a Clothesline from Matt Hardy. Meanwhile, Jeff Hardy begins climbing up the turnbuckle. He gets set to leap off, when Haas throws a ladder at him from the outside! Jeff crashes back to the mat as Haas slides the ladder into the ring.

Matt Hardy comes over to deal with Haas, but Benjamin comes from behind and attacks Matt Hardy. Shelton Benjamin whips Hardy into the ropes before knocking him down with a Clothesline. Haas picks up Jeff Hardy and throws him to the outside, where he lands with a thud. Haas turns back to Matt Hardy, who is being beaten in the corner. Benjamin motions to Haas before getting down on his knees. Haas bounces off the ropes and nails his own version of the Poetry in Motion!

The crowd pops as Benjamin begins to set up the Ladder. He begins to climb it, but Jeff Hardy slides into the ring and begins tugging at Benjamin's leg. Haas comes over to stop Jeff, but receives a lowblow from behind by Matt Hardy! The Hardy Boyz pull down Benjamin from the Ladder, as the crowd cheers them on.

Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy begin ascending the ladder at the same time, but Charlie Haas nails Jeff Hardy with a lowblow of his own! Haas and Matt begin ascending the ladder until half way through when they begin throwing punches back and forth. Matt Hardy gains the advantage, before hitting Haas with a Side Effect off the Ladder!

The crowd is cheering them on as all four men are down and out. The World's Greatest Tag Team manage to stand up first as they go to climb and the Ladder. The Hardy Boyz manage to get up, but Haas and Benjamin climb back down and begin going to work on The Hardy Boyz. Both of them Clothesline Matt Hardy to the outside before turning back towards Jeff Hardy.

Haas whips Jeff into the ropes, before Benjamin picks him up and Flapjacks him against the Ladder. The Ladder falls down as Jeff clutches his face in pain. Benjamin picks up Jeff Hardy and hits a Backdrop onto the Ladder, as Haas climbs to the outside to deal with Matt Hardy. Inside the ring, Benjamin lifts up Jeff Hardy and goes for a Suplex onto the Ladder, but Jeff blocks before hitting a Twist of Fate straight onto the Ladder!

The crowd pops HUGE as Jeff Hardy hangs on the ropes in an attempt to stand back up. On the outside, Haas and Matt are exchanging punches, while Jeff Hardy is inside the ring setting up the Ladder at an angle up against the ropes. The crowd pops again as he bounces off the ropes, runs up the Ladder, and soars to the outside taking down Haas and Matt Hardy!

All three men are down on the outside, but Matt and Jeff manage to stand up first and begin shouting instructions at one another. Matt Hardy picks up Haas and holds him as Jeff walks off to the side. Moments later, Jeff Hardy comes running on the barricade, soon leaping off for a Modified Heel Kick! Charlie Haas moves and Jeff nails Matt Hardy in the head!

Haas climbs into the ring as Benjamin begins to set up the Ladder. Both men struggle and slowly climb each step by step. On the outside, Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy are getting back onto their feet and heading to the ring. The World's Greatest Tag Team, once on the top of the Ladder, both reach for the Briefcase. However, both of them pull before arguing over who should get the prize.

This arguing allows Matt Hardy to slide underneath Benjamin and nail him with a Powerbomb off the Ladder! Haas looks worried, allowing Jeff Hardy to climb up the Ladder before exchanging punches with him. Jeff gains the advantage and takes Haas down to the mat with a Bulldog! The crowd is going insane, while Matt Hardy picks up Jeff and tells him something.

The Hardy Boyz begin ascending the Ladder and manage to reach the top step! However, Matt Hardy is seen mouthing the words “This is for you” as he points to the crowd. Jeff Hardy flies off the Ladder with a Swanton Bomb onto Charlie Haas, while Matt Hardy nails his trademark Legdrop onto Shelton Benjamin! The crowd is blowing their load all over the match as all four men are knocked out.

Matt Hardy is the first to stand up as he picks up the now fallen Ladder and place it back up in the middle. He slowly begins climbing to the top, but continues struggling. Benjamin is seen struggling to get up, but he manages to with the help of the ropes. He walks over to the Ladder and punches Matt Hardy a few times.

Matt Hardy turns around to stomp Benjamin back down, but Benjamin blocks the kick and nails a T-Bone Suplex onto Matt Hardy sending both men back down! Charlie Haas takes the opportunity to begin climbing to the rope. He makes it up as Jeff Hardy uses the corner turnbuckle to stand up. Shelton Benjamin comes running over and nails a Stinger Splash onto Jeff, just as Charlie Haas grabs the Briefcase and comes back down!

The World's Greatest Tag Team defeat The Hardy Boyz after Grabbing the Prize

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JR: The World's Greatest Team have won the match! Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin have won the match!

King: That was an amazing match JR! It might've even surpassed previous WrestleMania matches!

JR: However this match was, these four man have proven themselves once again here tonight! Look at this ovation the crowd here at Staples Center is giving them! I've never heard anything like it!

King: Oh man, and we've still got so much more to go!

JR: That's right Ladies and Gentlemen! Coming up next we've got a Smackdown match!

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ERIC BISCHOFF OFFERS INITIATIVE

[Team Raw is standing backstage in Bischoff's office]

Bischoff: Tonight, we're going to face Team Smackdown in an Elimination Tag Match! That means we've got to be on our A-Game, otherwise we're going to get shown up by those Smackdown idiots and that's going to make me look bad!

Benoit: So we do nothing, but work for you Bischoff? Is that it? I'm in this because I've got issues to settle with Eddie Guerrero, not because I like working for you, understand?

Bischoff: Hold on there a minute, Chris! You didn't let me finish! If we win tonight, then I am going to grant each and every one of you a wish. Now, you can use this wish on anything you please…

[The team begins murmuring]

Bischoff: But don't forget that you need to win, otherwise there is no prize in it. Just the fact that we lost to a second rate brand!

[He leaves the room angrily, as Team Raw looks confused]

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Cole: Team Raw being given an incentive to win. Well, Team Smackdown doesn't need incentive since our superstars do it for pride.

Tazz: You got that right, Cole!

Cole: Anyway, Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next the United States Championship is on the line in a Triple Threat! Carlito's been holding onto the title for quite some time, but now he's got to face two superstars instead of one!

Tazz: What are you implying, Cole? Are you implying that Carlito is going to lose his United States Title?

Cole: No…I was just…

Tazz: Whatever, Cole.

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UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP

THE BIG SHOW vs. ROB VAN DAM vs. CARLITO CARIBBEAN COOL©

[The Big Show is the first one to come out and he does so to a GOOD pop from the crowd. Rob Van Dam comes out next to a HUGE pop. He gets into the ring and tells Show that the title is his. Carlito comes out last to GOOD heat. He climbs into the ring and talks trash to both Show and Van Dam]

Carlito stands in the ring as Rob Van Dam and Big Show stare at him. Both men charge at Carlito, who slides to the outside and shakes his head. Rob Van Dam tells him to get back into the ring, but Show has different plans as he knocks Rob Van Dam down with a punch to the head. Show picks up Rob Van Dam and throws him across the ring.

Carlito claps on the outside as Show walks over to Van Dam and picks him up. Show slams RVD's head against the turnbuckle before hitting him with a Scoop Slam. Show goes for the pin, but Rob Van Dam kicks out. Carlito begins shouting instructions at Show, who looks irritated. Show picks up Rob Van Dam into a Gorilla Press Position and drops him back down onto the mat before stepping on his stomach. Show goes for the pin again, but Rob Van Dam manages to kick out at two.

Show picks up Rob Van Dam again, who seems to be fighting back. Show whips Rob Van Dam into the ropes and nails a Boot the face! Carlito is cheering Show on from the outside and telling him to finish off Rob Van Dam. Show picks up a dazed Rob Van Dam and hauls him back up. Show places him on the turnbuckle before attempting a Superplex! Rob Van Dam manages to punch Show in the head a few times, knocking him down to the mat.

Rob Van Dam climbs to the top, but Carlito comes running over to distract him. Rob Van Dam looks over at Carlito before leaping off and landing on the barricade. Carlito laughs, but Rob Van Dam jumps off and nails a Missile Dropkick to Carlito. Rob Van Dam picks up Carlito and slams his head into the steel steps before rolling him into the ring. Carlito crawls over to the corner, but is quickly cornered by Show and Rob Van Dam.

Carlito crawls between their legs and stands up using the ropes. He tries to make a run, but Show grabs his head and slams it down onto the mat. Rob Van Dam bounces off the ropes and nails a Standing Moonsault onto Carlito. The crowd pops as Show picks up Carlito and nails a Chokeslam in the middle of the ring!

Show goes for the pin, but Van Dam breaks it up and asks Show what he's doing. Show charges, but Van Dam nails him with a kick to the head before hitting a Spinning Wheel Kick which sends Show to the outside. Rob Van Dam turns around to Carlito who is standing up. He walks over, but Carlito goes for a quick DDT! Rob Van Dam stops it before reversing it into a Northern Lights Suplex! 1…2….No! Carlito gets his foot on the ropes, forcing Rob Van Dam to let go.

Rob Van Dam picks up Carlito and whips him into the ropes before knocking him down with a Feint Kick. Rob Van Dam bounces off the ropes and hits his Rolling Thunder! The crowd starts up a “RVD” chant as he hops to the top rope. He pulls the thumbs, but Show climbs onto the apron and wraps his hands around RVD's throat! Rob Van Dam manages to gouge Show's eyes sending him off the apron and back down.

Rob Van Dam turns around, but Carlito has sprung onto the second turnbuckle and is attempting a Top Rope DDT! Rob Van Dam pushes Carlito off before nailing the Five Star Frog Splash! 1…2…3!

Rob Van Dam defeated Carlito Caribbean Cool after a Five Star Frog Splash.

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Cole: Rob Van Dam is our new United States Champion! What an effort put in by Rob Van Dam!

Tazz: Eh, Carlito had a good reign, Cole. I guess Rob Van Dam just wanted the title more and he got his revenge!

Cole: Wow, what a match that was and what an evening it has been so far! Still to come we've got the WWE Championship on the line between Kurt Angle and Booker T!

Tazz: Yeah, but coming up next we've got another interpromotional match, Cole and this time we're going to be calling the shots!

Cole: And what an honor it is for me to call this match, Tazz. It's going to be The Undertaker's last match and it's against Shawn Michaels!

Tazz: Not only that, but it's going to be a Last Man Standing Match! This is going to be awesome!

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YOU GUYS AIN'T NOTHING!

[shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas are backstage celebrating their win over The Hardy Boyz, when Ric Flair walks up to them looking shaken]

Flair: What's all this? What's all this about? You guys think that just because you won a Ladder match against a tag team no one gives a WHOOO about, you can celebrate?

Haas: Yeah, what's wrong with that…

Benjamin: I know, man…

Flair: Nothing. You two go on thinking you're hardcore, because you don't know hardcore! Mick Foley doesn't know hardcore! I know hardcore! I might not look like I know hardcore, but boy do I know hardcore! WHOOOO! I live hardcore, boys! I am hardcore! I am…hardcore! You understand? Hardcore!

Benjamin: Yeah we get it, Ric…

[benjamin and Haas slink off looking disturbed as Flair turns towards a light pole and starts telling it how he's hardcore]

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Cole: Ric Flair has lost his marbles, Tazz!

Tazz: Yeah, I'm just glad he's not on Smackdown! He'd disturb our superstars!

Cole: Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, you're about to witness history here as The Undertaker wrestles his last match against none other than Shawn Michaels!

Tazz: Yeah, can the Undertaker keep his perfect WrestleMania record or what?

[A video is shown highlighting the Undertaker's past WrestleMania matches]

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LAST MAN STANDING MATCH

SHAWN MICHAELS vs. THE UNDERTAKER

[shawn Michaels comes down to a HUGE pop from the crowd. He gets into the ring and does all his usual taunts, before the lights go out. The dong is heard and the crowd goes INSANE as The Undertaker makes his entrance to the ring]

The Undertaker removes his coat and the two men have an intense staredown. The crowd is split between the two as the two men look around at the crowd around them. This is a moment that no one wants to miss as Shawn Michaels initiates the match. The two men grapple up, but The Undertaker pushes Shawn Michaels back down.

Shawn Michaels stands up as the crowd cheers The Undertaker. Shawn Michaels bounces off the ropes, but The Undertaker doesn't budge. Shawn Michaels looks surprised as he bounces off the ropes again, only to be grabbed around the throat! The crowd pops, but Shawn Michaels kicks The Undertaker in the midsection before backing up.

The Undertaker looks at Shawn Michaels, before charging forward and grappling with him. The Undertaker punches Michaels in the head before whipping him into the ropes and taking him down with a hard Clothesline! The Undertaker picks up Shawn Michaels and grabs his head. He goes to throw him on the outside, but Shawn Michaels manages to land on the apron.

Shawn Michaels headbutts The Undertaker in the stomach before walking over and climbing onto the turnbuckle. The crowd stands up as The Undertaker turns around and walks into a Double Axe-Handle! Shawn Michaels picks up The Undertaker and tries to whip him into the turnbuckle, but The Undertaker reverses it and sends Michaels into the turnbuckle instead! Michaels hangs in the tree of woe as The Undertaker charges forward, only to miss his target as Shawn Michaels flips up and falls to the outside!

The Undertaker is now down as he misses the Baseball Slide to Michaels. Shawn Michaels grabs The Undertaker's leg and slams it against the steel post. The Undertaker shouts in pain, but Shawn Michaels slams it over and over, until The Undertaker manages to kick Shawn Michaels into the barricade! The Deadman rolls to the outside and grabs Michaels before slamming his head into the steel post multiple times.

The Undertaker rolls Michaels back into the ring as the referee begins counting. Michaels manages to stand back up around the four count, however, just as The Undertaker climbs back into the ring. Michaels tries attacking The Undertaker with punches, but The Undertaker reverses them before hitting Michaels with a Sidewalk Slam! The Undertaker stands up and runs his hand across his throat before stalking Michaels!

Shawn Michaels stands up, stumbling around, before turning around into a Last Ride! The Undertaker lifts up Shawn Michaels, but Michaels punches The Undertaker and reverses it before standing up and getting in the corner! The crowd starts stomping their feet as Michaels begins tuning up the band! The Undertaker stands up and walks into a Sweet Chin Music! The Undertaker collapses as Shawn Michaels holds onto the ropes for support!

1…2…3…4…5…6…7…The Undertaker sits up as the crowd pops HUGE. He stands up as Shawn Michaels cannot believe what just happened! Michaels charges forward, but The Undertaker catches him and slams him into the turnbuckle. The Undertaker backs up as Shawn Michaels crumples to the floor, his eyes glazed over.

1…2…3…4…5…Shawn Michaels manages to stand up using the ropes for support. The Undertaker charges forward, but Shawn Michaels ducks down and dumps The Undertaker over to the outside! The crowd stands up to check on The Deadman, as Shawn Michaels bounces off the ropes and soars to the outside! The Undertaker catches him again and rams Michaels' midsection into the steel post before rolling him back into the ring.

Shawn Michaels begins to stand up as The Undertaker rolls into the ring. The Undertaker whips Michaels into the ropes, but Shawn Michaels ducks a Clothesline and comes back with a Forearm! Both men are down and out, but Shawn Michaels kips up as the crowd pops. He dances around and ring before ascending to the top turnbuckle!

The crowd pops as Michaels soars off and nails the Flying Elbow Drop! Michaels gets back up into the corner as the referee begins counting! 1…2…3…4…5…6…7…8…9…The Undertaker sits up and gets up as the crowd cheers. Michaels looks prepared as he flies from the corner with another Sweet Chin Music! The Undertaker catches Michaels and goes for a Chokeslam! He nails the Chokeslam before going into the corner and posing for the crowd!

The referee begins the count, but Shawn Michaels kips at before the count is finished! The Undertaker turns around thinking he has won, but Shawn Michaels comes forward with another Sweet Chin Music! The Undertaker catches him and goes for another Chokeslam, but Shawn Michaels pokes him the eyes! Shawn Michaels tries to whip The Undertaker into the ropes again, but The Undertaker reverses the sends Shawn Michaels into the ropes instead!

Michaels comes back and ducks a punch before going for another Sweet Chin Music attempt! The Undertaker catches his foot and spins him around before picking him up for the Tombstone Piledriver! The crowd pops HUGE as The Undertaker drops and the referee begins counting! …8…9…10! The referee signals for the bell and declares The Undertaker the winner of the Last Man Standing Match!

The Undertaker stands there staring at the crowd and then at Shawn Michaels who is struggling to stand up. The two of them stare each other down before shaking hands as the crowd ERUPTS with “Taker” chants!

The Undertaker defeated Shawn Michaels after a Tombstone Piledriver.

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Cole: The Undertaker with the Tombstone Piledriver! This means he's undefeated at WrestleMania!

Tazz: Man, it's gonna be sad not to see The Undertaker anymore, but I guarantee this man is going to go down as a legend, Cole!

Cole: Without a doubt, Tazz and this display of sportsmanship between The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels is a sight to behold.

Tazz: Amazing, simply amazing.

Cole: Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, if you'll take a moment to head over to the Raw announcer table…

[The camera cuts to the RAW announcer table]

JR: Thanks, Michael Cole. Ladies and Gentlemen, what a match that was and certainly one of the many highlights of tonight. Anyway, still to come we've got Chris Jericho defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Edge as well as Triple H taking on The Rock!

King: Yeah and that's coming up next, JR! I can't wait to see Triple H embarrass The Rock!

JR: We'll have to see about that, King. These two men have a huge history with one another and this match is the culmination!

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THAT'S WHAT LEGENDS ARE MADE OF!

[Edge is seen sitting backstage in his locker room watching the match on television when Mick Foley walks in]

Foley: Edge…do you a minute?

Edge: Yeah, what can I do for you Mick?

Foley: I understand that you are going to face Jericho for the World Heavyweight Championship.

Edge: Yeah, tonight, the mainevent of WrestleMania 21. What about it?

Foley: Have you ever thought about where you'll stand in these people's memories two decades from now?

Edge: No…I…

Foley: The Undertaker! He is undefeated at WrestleMania and his match just now proves rightly so why he is undefeated! Look at him! The man is a Legend! He will be remembered as a Legend!

Edge: Yeah…and…

Foley: Tonight is your chance to be remembered! I just want to let you know that tonight is YOUR chance to win your first World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania! This is YOUR chance to feel the kind of feeling that Chris Benoit felt last year when he made Triple H tap out! Remember that…tonight…

[Foley pats Edge on the back before leaving. Edge remains in the room with a thoughtful look on his face]

**CONTINUED IN NEXT POST

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JR: Mick Foley bestowing some advice to Edge, who has a chance tonight to win his first World Heavyweight Title, something I'm sure he's pining for.

King: Quiet JR! It's Time to Play the Game!

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TRIPLE H vs. THE ROCK

[Triple H comes down alone to GOOD heel heat from the crowd. He looks frustrated as he gets into the ring and spits the water in the air. The Rock comes down next to a HUGE pop from the crowd. He climbs into the ring and taunts Triple H, which gets a good pop]

Triple H looks upset as The Rock begins taunting him. He charges forward, but The Rock knocks him down with a punch to the head. Triple H bounces back up into another clothesline! Both men separate as the crowd chants for The Rock. He tells Triple H to “Just Bring It”, which angers The Game even more!

Triple H charges forward, but The Rock catches him and hits a Samoan Drop. He goes for the pin, but Triple H kicks out at 2. The Rock lifts up Triple H and whips him into the ropes before knocking him down with an elbow to the face. The Rock drops down and goes for the pin once again, but Triple H gets a shoulder up. The Rock seems somewhat frustrated as he picks up Triple H again and gets him in a headlock. Triple H pushes The Rock into the ropes, but The Rock comes back with a hard Clothesline.

Triple H rolls to the outside looking frustrated as hell. He turns around and begins shouting at The Rock before sliding back into the ring. The two men grapple up and this time Triple H gets The Rock in a headlock. The Rock pushes Triple H into the ropes and knocks him down with an elbow. Triple H slams the mat with his hand and begins cursing as he stands up.

The Rock gets up in Triple H's face and tells him that he will give The Game a free shot. Triple H shakes his head in contempt, prompting the Rock to turn around and walk off. This angers Triple H as he spins The Rock around before kicking him in the midsection. Triple H hooks the arms and goes for a Pedigree! The Rock reverses it with a Backdrop before crouching down looking intense.

Triple H stands up as The Rock charges forward. Triple H ducks and nails a Neckbreaker. Triple H goes for the cover, but The Rock kicks out before a 2 count can be made. Both men begin standing up on opposite ends of the ring. The Rock goes forward again into a Clothesline from Triple H. Triple H picks up The Rock and whips him into the turnbuckle, face-first. The Rock stumbles backward into a Backdrop from Triple H.

Triple H goes for the pin once again, but The Rock kicks out. Triple H stands up and begins arguing with the referee. This allows The Rock to stand up behind Triple H. Triple H turns around and The Rock goes for a Spinebuster! Triple H reverses it into a Face Crusher onto his knee! The Rock stumbles around as Triple H goes for the Pedigree!

Triple H nails the Pedigree before making the cover! 1…2…The Rock gets an elbow up! The crowd pops as Triple H gets up and begins screaming at the referee. The crowd pops even louder as The Rock kips up and stalks Triple H from behind. Triple H turns around and walks into a Rockbottom! The Rock makes the cover and gets the 1…2…No! Triple H gets his foot on the rope!

The Rock stands up and waits for Triple H to get up. The Rock grabs Triple H and nails a Scoop Slam before going for the Sharpshooter! He locks it in and holds it as Triple H screams in pain. Triple H reaches for the ropes and inches toward it, but The Rock struggles to pull him back into the middle. Triple H looks to tap, but manages to reach the ropes in time.

The Rock refuses to let go, but Triple H kicks him sending The Rock into the referee! The Rock goes to check on the referee, but Triple H slides to the outside and pulls a Sledgehammer from underneath the ring! Triple H slides back into the ring and waits for The Rock to turn around. The Rock turns around as Triple H nails the Sledgehammer into The Rock's stomach!

Triple H drops the Sledgehammer and goes for a Pedigree attempt! The Rock drops Triple H over and looks around at the cheering crowd. He removes his shoulder band and swings his arms from side to side! He bounces off the ropes and nails The People's Elbow! The crowd goes nuts as The Rock makes the pin! …?...?...?...no referee!

The Rock turns around and tells the referee to stand up, as Triple H uses the ropes to get up. The Rock turns around as Triple H goes for a punch. The Rock ducks and sets up for another Rockbottom! Triple H twists The Rock's arm and hooks the arms! Pedigree! Triple H makes the slow cover as the referee revives and sees the pinfall! 1…2…3!

Triple H defeated The Rock after a Pedigree.

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King: Triple H wins the match! Wooo-hooo! Did you see that Pedigree, JR?! That shook the whole ring!

JR: Triple H might've won, but he cheated to win, King! He used that damn Sledgehammer!

King: Well, the referee didn't see it so it doesn't matter, King!

JR: Ladies and Gentlemen, what a night it has been! We've seen some awesome matches from both Smackdown and Raw superstars, but the best is still to come!

King: We've got Team Smackdown taking on Team Raw!

JR: Well, we're finally going to get to see just who is the better brand! Here comes Team Raw!

King: C'mon Benoit! I'm even cheering Tajiri!

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INTERPROMOTIONAL MATCH

TEAM RAW vs. TEAM SMACKDOWN

[Team Raw comes down first to Chris Benoit's music. All of them climb into the ring as the crowd gives them a mixed reaction. Team Smackdown comes down next in Eddie Guerrero's low-rider! The crowd gives them a mixed reaction as well as they get into the ring and immediately go face to face with Team Raw]

It's decided that Torrie Wilson and Trish Stratus are going to begin the match. Trish slaps Torrie, which prompts Torrie to leap onto Trish and pull her hair. The crowd cheers as Torrie stomps Trish into the corner before picking her up and whipping her into the ropes. Trish returns with a Clothesline. Trish lifts up Torrie begins choking her on the ropes as the referee counts to 5. Trish doesn't let go, prompting the referee to call for the Disqualification! [Trish Stratus is Eliminated]

Trish begins to leave the ring, but Torrie runs after her and tackles her on the ramp! The two women brawl around as the referee tells them to leave and that both of them are banned from ringside! [Torrie Wilson is Eliminated] Backstage staff comes over to help the two women separate, while Tajiri and Nunzio step inside the ring.

The two Cruiserweights grapple up, but Nunzio gets Tajiri in a Wrist Clutch. Tajiri flips around and twists Nunzio's arm instead. Nunzio rolls down and sends Tajiri to the other side with an Armdrag! Tajiri stands up and charges forward, but Nunzio knocks him down with a Clothesline. Tajiri springs back up, ducks a punch and nails a kick to the side of Nunzio's head. Tajiri goes for the pinfall, but Nunzio gets a shoulder up.

Tajiri stands up and positions himself for Nunzio to stand up. Tajiri goes for the Buzzsaw Kick, but Nunzio ducks and grabs Tajiri's arm! Tajiri spins around and pushes Nunzio into the ropes. Tajiri knocks Nunzio down with a Spinning Heel Kick. Tajiri tags in Benoit who comes in to a HUGE pop. He picks up Nunzio and chops him all the way into the turnbuckle.

Benoit whips Nunzio into the opposite turnbuckle and catches him as Nunzio stumbles backward. Benoit nails his Three Germans before going for the pin! 1…2…3! [Nunzio is Eliminated] Benoit stands in the ring as Theodore Long steps into the ring. Benoit looks at long and tells him to have a free shot. Long punches, but Benoit doesn't budge. Benoit whips Long into the ropes before knocking him down with a Chop to the chest.

Benoit goes to lock on the Sharpshooter, but Eddie Guerrero breaks up the submission. Benoit drags Long over to the RAW corner and tags in Bischoff who walks in looking cocky. Bischoff kicks Long before picking him up and whipping him into the ropes. Long returns with a Clothesline before tagging in Eddie Guerrero.

Eddie Guerrero charges forward, but Bischoff moves and Eddie nails the referee! Eddie checks on the referee, while Bischoff pulls out a pair of Nunchucks! Bischoff goes to hit Eddie, but Eddie ducks and nails Bischoff with a Dropkick! Eddie picks up the Nunchucks and hits Bischoff with them as Bischoff covers himself in pain. The referee begins to stir as Eddie tosses the Nunchucks to Bischoff and lies down!

The referee stands up and sees Bischoff holding the Nunchucks as Eddie Guerrero sits up and laughs at Bischoff. The referee grabs the Nunchucks and throws them outside the ring, as Eddie Guerrero nails Bischoff with a Lowblow! Eddie makes the rollup from behind and gets the 1…2…3! [Eric Bischoff is Eliminated]

Eddie laughs at Bischoff, but Tajiri comes from behind and elbows Eddie Guerrero into the turnbuckle. Tajiri goes for the Tarantula, which draws a good pop from the crowd, but Eddie avoids it and rolls back into the ring. The two men stare each other down before grappling up. Eddie knees Tajiri in the stomach before whipping him into the ropes. Tajiri goes back with a Handstand Elbow to the head of Guerrero. Eddie tags in Long who steps into the ring and is hit with an immediate Buzzsaw Kick! Tajiri makes the cover and gets the pinfall! [Theodore Long is Eliminated

Guerrero walks in and trips. Tajiri picks up Guerrero who grabs a kick from Tajiri and locks on the Lasso from El Paso! The crowd pops huge, but Benoit comes in to break up the action. Eddie stands up and reverses a punch from Benoit into a Crossface! The crowd pops HUGE, but Tajiri breaks up the submission. The referee tells Benoit to go back to his corner as Eddie rolls up Tajiri from behind! 1…2…3! [Tajiri is Eliminated]

Chris Benoit steps into the ring and the two men face off. The crowd cheers for both men as they shake hands to begin the match. Both men grapple up, but Benoit gets behind Eddie and locks up his hand. Eddie elbows Benoit in the head and flips behind. Benoit flips behind Guerrero and hits a German Suplex! Benoit goes for another, but Eddie flips behind Benoit and delivers a Backdrop!

Eddie stands up and picks up Benoit before twisting his arm. Benoit reverses, but Eddie runs up to the turnbuckle, leaps onto the ropes, and takes Benoit down with a Head-Scissors! The crowd pops as Eddie springs back up, looking dizzy. Eddie climbs to the top rope as Benoit struggles to stand up. Eddie taunts on the top rope, but Benoit runs up and sets Eddie up…for the Superplex!

Both men are down, but Benoit gets back up first. The crowd pops as he runs his finger across his throat! Benoit climbs to the top before attempting a Flying Headbutt! Guerrero moves and Benoit crashes to the mat! Guerrero slowly lifts his arm and covers Benoit! 1…2…NO! Chris Benoit gets his shoulder up as the crowd pops HUGE!

Eddie stands up and picks up Benoit before delivering a Suplex. He rolls over and goes for a second Suplex! Eddie Guerrero is going for a third Suplex! Benoit flips over Guerrero's shoulder and delivers a German Suplex! Another German Suplex! Benoit nails the third Suplex! The crowd gets onto their feet as Benoit climbs to the top rope.

Diving Headbutt to Eddie Guerrero! Benoit makes the cover! 1…2…NO! Eddie Guerrero kicks out at the last second! The crowd is going insane, as Benoit cannot believe it. He drags Eddie Guerrero into the middle and locks on the Sharpshooter! Eddie rolls out of it and reverses it into a Small Package with the tights! 1…2…3! [Chris Benoit is Eliminated]

The crowd cheers as Eddie Guerrero stands up with Benoit, who looks surprised. Eddie tells him that he should've known Eddie would do anything to win. Benoit nods his head and the two hug as the crowd pops huge! The moment is interrupted as Christian comes down to the ring!

Team Smackdown defeated Team Raw after A Small Package.

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JR: What the hell is Christian doing down here!?

King: I don't know, but did you see Eddie Guerrero cheat! That's not fair! Chris Benoit would've made Eddie Guerrero tap sooner or later!

JR: Well, that was a excellent showing from both men, but what's Christian doing?!

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THIS IS WHY I SHOULD'VE BEEN ON TEAM RAW!

[Christian takes a microphone as Eddie and Benoit just look at him]

Christian: See this, Eric? This is what I'm talking about! I should've been in the Heavyweight Position on Team Raw! I would've won the match for Raw! It should've been me!

[Christian looks at Benoit with disgust]

Christian: You sicken me, Chris. The way you embraced Eddie Guerrero even after he cheated to win! That doesn't roll well with me!

[Christian tries to hit Benoit with the microphone, but Benoit reverses it into a Crossface! The crowd pops as Christian taps. Benoit lets go as Guerrero comes soaring off the top rope with a Frog Splash! Benoit and Guerrero leave as the crowd cheers them on]

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JR: Christian getting his just desert! Did you see that King?!

King: Of course I saw that, JR! Christian's right! If he was in the match, we would've won for sure!

JR: Perhaps, but what's done is done. The important thing is what's coming up next! Mick Foley goes one on one with Ric Flair in a Hardcore Match!

King: I just know Naitch is going to make Foley wish he was Hardcore!

JR: Well, these two men certainly have their heat with one another and we can only wonder how that will translate in the ring!

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HARDCORE MATCH

RIC FLAIR vs. MICK FOLEY

[A video is shown promoting Foley's hardcore background as well as the feud between the two men]

[Ric Flair comes down to a GOOD pop with tons of “Whooo” chants thrown in. He gets into the ring looking concerned, when Mick Foley comes down to a HUGE pop from the crowd. He steps into the ring smiling at Flair, who looks worried.]

Both men have a small staredown at the beginning, until Foley climbs to the outside and searches underneath the ring. He finds a few items and throws them inside the ring as Flair looks frightened. Foley slides back into the ring as Flair picks up a Trash Can Lid and slams it over Foley's head.

Foley stumbles backward and does a Flair Flop! The crowd pops as Flair looks shocked! Foley gets back up and walks over to Flair before knocking him down with a punch. Foley stomps down Flair before picking him up and throwing him to the outside! Foley climbs to the outside and slams Flair's head into the steel steps.

Flair stumbles around in pain, as Foley grabs him and whips him back into the steel steps. Flair lies there in pain, as Foley grabs a steel chair from the side. He charges forward, but Flair moves and Foley slams the steel steps with the chair. Foley begins vibrating, but Flair turns him around and pokes him in the eye.

Foley stumbles around holding his face while Flair taunts him from behind before hitting Foley with a Lowblow! The crowd starts a “Foley!” chant as Flair picks up Foley and rolls him back into the ring. Flair slides in and drags Foley into the middle, but Foley rolls back to the outside. Flair looks frustrated as he climbs to the outside only to be knocked down with a Clothesline.

Foley climbs onto the apron and drops an elbow, which receives a good pop. Flair looks stunned as Foley searches underneath the ring for some weapons. The crowd pops as he pulls out a bag and throws it into the ring. Foley slides back into the ring and dumps the contents of the bag to reveal thumbtacks!

Foley climbs to the outside as Flair recovers. He rolls Flair into the ring and beats on him, but Flair nails Foley with another Lowblow! Flair stands up and nails a Bulldog onto the thumbtacks! The crowd stands up to check on Foley, who rolls over as thumbtacks are all over his face!

Flair makes the cover, but Foley manages to kick out at 2! The crowd pops as Flair lifts up Foley and whips him into the turnbuckle. Flair releases some chops which receive “Whoo” chants from the crowd. Foley falls down as Flair begins to climb to the top rope! Foley gets up and throws Flair off the top rope into the thumbtacks! Flair screams in pain as Foley pulls some of the thumbtacks off his own face.

Flair rolls around, trying to stand up using the ropes, but Foley kicks him in the midsection before nailing a DDT and making the cover! 1…2…3!

Mick Foley defeated Ric Flair after a DDT.

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JR: Mick Foley! Mick Foley has defeated Ric Flair in that brutal Hardcore Match!

King: Just looking at Foley makes me sick, JR! Look at all those thumbtacks in his face!

JR: Well, Foley has always put his body on the line to entertain the fans and tonight was no different!

King: Yeah, well, that's just stupid.

JR: These fans certainly don't think so, but right now Ladies and Gentlemen, please turn over to the Smackdown announcer table!

[The camera cuts to Tazz and Michael Cole]

Cole: Thanks JR and King. Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next we've got one of the most anticipated rematches of all time! Kurt Angle defending his WWE Championship against Booker T!

Tazz: I hope Angle makes Booker tap once again!

Cole: Well, we'll have to see what happens, Tazz.

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I WANT A FAIR MATCH, TONIGHT!

[stone Cold is in the back lacing up his boots, when Eric Bischoff walks in]

Bischoff: Steve, I know you're the Guest Referee in tonight's match between Randy Orton and John Cena, but I have something to ask you.

Austin: What is it, Bischoff? You want me to step down?

Bischoff: No, but we already lost both our interpromotional matches tonight and losing this one would…well…

Austin: It would make you and the entire Raw brand look like a joke, am I correct?

Bischoff: Yeah, but if you…

Long: Hold a minute, Playa!

[Austin and Bischoff look to the side to see Theodore Long entering the room]

Long: If you think you can bribe the referee here, you got another thing, coming!

Bischoff: Bribe? You're telling me about bribing? What happened out there between Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit?

Long: That's between Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit! I can't help if that's who Eddie Guerrero is!

Austin: Both of you, shut up! Now, I'm the guest referee and I understand how much this match means to both Orton and Cena as well as the two brands, so that means I'm going to cut through the center unless either Orton or Cena try to pull something on Stone Cold Steve Austin, understand?

[He shakes his head and leaves the room]

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Cole: Stone Cold getting ready for his duties for tonight's match between John Cena and Randy Orton.

Tazz: It's a dream match come true, Cole!

Cole: We'll we're going to have to wait since we've got our Championship match coming up next!

Tazz: Let's get it started, Cole!

**CONTINUED IN NEXT POST**

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WWE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

BOOKER T vs. KURT ANGLE©

[booker T comes down first to a good pop from the crowd. Kurt Angle comes down next with his WWE Title around his waist. He comes down to the ring and poses as the crowd boos him on]

Booker T tells Kurt Angle that he is going to win the title, but Angle shakes his head and motions for the title around his waist. Both men grapple up to begin, but Angle gets Booker in a headlock. Booker pushes Angle into the ropes, but is taken down with a Shoulderblock.

Angle goes for an elbow drop, but Booker T moves before dropping his knees onto Angle. Booker T goes for the pin, but Angle gets a shoulder up. Booker T picks up Angle and punches him before whipping him into the ropes. Angle returns and is knocked down with a kick to the head. Angle gets back up and walks into a Suplex. Booker T goes for the pin again, but Angle gets his shoulder up.

Angle stands up and charges forward, but Booker T twists Angle's arm and knocks him down with another kick to the head. Angle stands up frustrated at his lack of offense as Booker T charges forward, attempting to tackle Kurt Angle. Angle takes advantage and puts Booker T in a headlock. Booker T fights back with punches to the stomach, forcing Angle to let go.

Booker T chops Angle across the chest a few times before whipping him into the turnbuckle. Booker T charges forward, but receives a boot to the face for his actions. Kurt Angle runs up behind Booker T and tackles his leg from behind. Booker T falls down as Angle slides to the outside and slams Booker T's legs against the steel post.

The crowd boos as Angle slides in and spins in a circle, taunting both them and Booker T. Kurt Angle goes over to the corner and waits for Booker T to stand up before tackling his leg from behind again. Angle puts in a Leglock as Booker T shouts in pain. Booker T manages to reach the ropes as the referee forces Angle to let go.

Kurt Angle picks up Booker T and hits a Suplex before going for the pin. Booker T gets his shoulder up, but Angle goes for the pin again. Booker T gets his shoulder up again, frustrating Kurt Angle. Angle picks up Booker T and whips him into the turnbuckle before hitting the Rolling German Suplexes! Booker T's eyes are glazing over, as Kurt Angle climbs to the top turnbuckle. He signals and goes for a Moonsault!

Booker T gets his knees up as Angle bounces off in immense pain, holding his stomach! Booker T gets up and climbs to the top rope himself. The crowd cheers as he hits the Houston Hangover! 1…2…No! Angle kicks out as the crowd boos.

Booker T stands up and goes for the Bookend, but Kurt Angle elbows him and goes for an Angle Slam! Booker T reverses and kicks Angle in the midsection before bouncing off the ropes and going for the Bookend! Kurt Angle catches Booker T's foot and locks in the Angle Lock! Booker T struggles for a moment before turning around and kicking Angle off, sending Angle into the referee!

Kurt Angle slides to the outside and grabs the title as Booker T tries to revive the referee. Booker T turns around to see Angle swinging the title with full force. Booker ducks and kicks Angle in the midsection before hitting a Scissors Kick onto the title! Booker T makes the cover and gets the three count, but there's no referee!

Booker T goes to revive the referee, as Angle uses the ropes to stand back up. He gets behind Booker T and nails the Angle Slam onto the title! Angle throws the title to the outside as the referee recovers! He sees Angle make the cover and begins the 1…2…NO! The crowd goes nuts as Booker T gets an elbow up!

Kurt Angle cannot believe this as he stands up and argues with the referee! He removes his shoulder straps and grabs Booker T's leg before locking on the Angle Lock! Booker T struggles, but manages to reach the ropes in time! Angle lets go and waits for Booker T to stand back up again. Booker T gets up as Angle goes for Angle Slam! Booker T reverses it and hits the Bookend! 1…2…NO! Angle gets his foot on the ropes!

The crowd is pumped as Booker T climbs to the top rope once again and waits for Angle to stand up. Booker T sees Angle standing and goes for a Missile Dropkick! Angle moves and catches Booker T's foot before locking on another Angle Lock in the middle of the ring! Booker T has no choice, but to tap!

Kurt Angle defeated Booker T after an Angle Lock.

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Cole: Kurt Angle retains his WWE Championship after that Angle Lock!

Tazz: I told you Kurt Angle was going to make Booker T tap out, Cole! I knew it!

Cole: I'll give you credit on that one Tazz, but who do you think is going to win our next matchup?

Tazz: I don't know, Cole. I mean, both John Cena and Randy Orton have a bright future ahead of them. I'm going with our Smackdown guy, Cena on this one.

Cole: Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, this match will be enforced as Stone Cold Steve Austin will be the Guest Referee!

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GUEST REFEREE MATCH

RANDY ORTON vs. JOHN CENA [sTEVE AUSTIN AS THE REFEREE]

[Randy Orton comes down first to a mixed reaction. He poses in the ring, but is interrupted when John Cena comes down to a mixed reaction as well. He gets into the ring and gets in the face of Orton. The two of them then trash talk, until the glass shatters and the crowd goes INSANE as Stone Cold Steve Austin walks to the ring]

Both men stare each other down and trash talk as the crowd is split between the two. Cole and Tazz promote this as being one of the most talked about matches in a long time. Cena and Orton continue staring each other down until Orton slaps Cena in the face.

Cena smiles and holds his face before looking around at the audience. He turns towards Orton and kicks him in the stomach before hoisting him up for the F-U! Orton slides off and goes for an RKO, but Cena pushes Orton off before rolling to the outside. Orton stands inside the ring posing as Cena looks pissed off on the outside.

Stone Cold tells Cena to get back into the ring, which he does. Orton charges forward this time, but hoists him up and dumps him to the outside! This time, Cena stands in the ring and poses for Orton. Orton slides into the ring and the two stare each other down again. Orton punches Cena and whips him into the ropes. Cena comes back with a Shoulder, but Orton springs back up.

Cena whips Orton into the ropes, but Orton returns with a Clothesline of his own. Orton kicks Cena in the head before picking him up and hitting his traditional Backbreaker. Orton goes for the pin, but Cena gets a shoulder up. Orton lifts up Cena again and hits him with an Uppercut before whipping him into the ropes.

Cena ducks a Clothesline, but gets caught as Orton applies the Sleeper Hold! Cena fights through as he elbows Orton in the stomach a few times, before bouncing off the ropes and taking him down with another Shoulderblock. Cena looks at the crowd before bouncing off the ropes and going for the Five Knuckle Shuffle! Orton rolls out of the way as Cena holds his hand in pain.

Orton picks up Cena and punches him a few times, but Cena fights back with punches of his own. Cena bounces off the ropes again, but Orton catches him with a surprise RKO! Orton makes the cover as Stone Cold makes the count. 1…2…No! The crowd pops as Orton begins arguing with Stone Cold. He pushes Stone Cold, which angers The Rattlesnake!

Stone Cold whips Orton into the ropes and catches him with a Lou Thesz Press! The crowd goes wild as Orton stands up and is hit with a Stone Cold Stunner! The crowd pops, while Cena struggles to make the cover. Stone Cold sees this and doesn't count. He grabs a microphone from the side…

Austin: What the hell do you think you're doing? You don't wait for someone else to do the work and then take the pin! No, I ain't counting this unless you get your *** up and show me some effort!

Cena looks up angrily as he begins shoving Austin. Austin goes to punch Cena, but Cena blocks it and hoists Austin onto his shoulders! Cena goes for an F-U, but Austin slides down and nails a Stone Cold Stunner onto Cena! He drags Orton on top of Cena and makes the three count as the crowd cheers.

Stone Cold leaves the ring as the crowd cheers him on. Orton stands up not knowing what happened as Cena lies there knocked out cold.

Randy Orton defeated John Cena after Stone Cold's Stunner

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Cole: What the hell!? Stone Cold helping Randy Orton defeat John Cena! What the hell is going on here!?

Tazz: I've got no clue, but that damn Austin should've let the match continue! I know Cena would've won!

Cole: This night has been full of surprises, folks, but we've still got one more match to come so here's Jim Ross and Jerry “The King” Lawler!

[The camera cuts to JR and The King, both of whom look ecstatic]

JR: Thanks Michael Cole, it certainly has been an incredible night as we're down to our last match!

King: This one is going to be amazing, JR! Chris Jericho defending his title against Edge!

JR: These two men are unbelievable athletes, no doubt about that, but the question is will Edge be able to overcome the odds and win his first World Heavyweight Championship?

King: Well, I certainly hope he does, JR! He deserves it!

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WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

EDGE vs. CHRIS JERICHO©

[Edge comes down first to a mixed reaction from the crowd. Chris Jericho comes down next to a LARGE pop from the crowd. He slides into the ring and shows off his title as Edge eyes it carefully]

Jericho offers his hand to Edge, who looks hesitant but then accepts it. The two men separate and circle the ring before grappling up. Edge forces Jericho into the turnbuckle, but the referee tells him to let go. Edge steps back, but charges forward again. Jericho jumps up and rolls up Edge with a Sunset Flip Pin! 1…2…No!

Jericho shakes his head and laughs as Edge smoothes back his hair. The two men grapple up again and Jericho forces Edge into the turnbuckle this time. He delivers two chops across the chest before whipping Edge into the opposite turnbuckle. Jericho charges forward, but Edge moves and Jericho crashes into the turnbuckle.

Edge rolls up Jericho, but Jericho reverses it into a pinfall of his own. Edge reverses it, but Jericho pulls it into a reverse of his own. Both men separate as the audience claps in appreciation. Both men grapple up and Jericho gets the advantage as he grabs Edge in a headlock. Edge tries to push Jericho off, but Jericho holds on.

Edge pushes Jericho into the ropes and drops him with a Dropkick! Edge goes for the pin, but Jericho gets a shoulder up. Edge picks up Jericho and hits a Suplex before dropping a few elbows onto him. He goes for the pinfall, but Jericho kicks out. Edge goes to the top rope and waits for Jericho to stand up. He goes off with a Missile Dropkick and nails it!

Both men are down, but Edge stands up first. He goes into the corner and crouches as Jericho stands up in the opposite turnbuckle. Edge waits for the chance and charges forward with a Spear! Jericho moves and Edge hits metal! Jericho gets behind Edge and hits a Bulldog!

The crowd pops as Jericho goes for the Lionsault! He nails it as the referee counts! 1…2…Edge brings his shoulder up! Jericho stands up and climbs to the top rope as Edge begins to recover. Jericho jumps off with a Double Axe Handle, but Edge kicks him in the stomach and delivers an Edgecution! He goes for the pin, but Jericho kicks out to a good pop!

Edge stands up and stalks Jericho before going for an Electric Chair Drop! Jericho rolls down and reverses it into another rollup attempt! 1…2…No! Jericho stands up, but Edge goes straight for a Spear! Jericho reverses it into a DDT! He goes for the cover once again, but Edge gets a shoulder up at 2.

Jericho stands up and climbs to the outside of the ring. He begins clearing the Spanish announce table as the crowd pops HUGE. He climbs back into the ring and throws Edge to the outside. Edge stumbles around as Jericho grabs him and slams his head against the side of the table before rolling him onto the table.

Jericho climbs onto the table and sets Edge up for a Powerbomb! Edge hits Jericho with a Lowblow before hitting a Modified Edgecution onto Jericho through the table! The crowd pops HUGE, but both men are down and out as the referee tells them to get back into the ring.

After quite a while of recovering, both men manage to get inside the ring. Edge walks towards, Jericho and goes for a Hurricanrana, but Jericho stops it and locks on the Walls of Jericho! The crowd pops as Edge screams in pain! The referee asks him, but Edge shakes his head as he crawls towards the rope.

The crowd is now split on both men, but pop HUGE when Edge reaches the ropes. Jericho lets go as Edge stands up. Jericho nails the running Enzugiri and goes for the pin again! 1…2…Edge kicks out to a HUGE pop from the crowd. Jericho cannot believe this as he stands up. He picks up Edge and whips him into the ropes, but Edge returns with a devastating Spear! He stumbles around before falling atop Jericho! The referee makes the count and goes 1…2…3!

Edge stands in the ring as the crowd is standing on their feet giving him a standing ovation. The referee hands Edge the World Heavyweight Title as tears stream down his cheeks. He stands atop the turnbuckle and holds up his title as the crowd cheers once gain. He gets down and turns around to find Jericho standing there.

Edge walks over and holds up Jericho's hand as the crowd goes nuts! The two of them embrace each other as the crowd continues clapping for them.

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JR: Edge! Edge! Edge! Edge has won his first World Heavyweight Championship here at WrestleMania 21! He watched WrestleMania 6 as a teenager and now he is living out his dream!

King: I knew he would do it! Edge! I was cheering for you!

JR: Ladies and Gentlemen, what a night this has been tonight and I would like to thank you for tuning in on behalf of both Raw and Smackdown!

King: I can't wait for RAW tomorrow, JR!

JR: I'm sure it'll be an excellent fallout!

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Quick Results of WrestleMania 21

Rey Mysterio def. Mark Jindrak

Shane Helms def. Val Venis

The Dudleyz def. The Basham Bros.

Paul London def. Chavo Guerrero and Billy Kidman

Batista def. Kane

The World's Greatest Tag Team def. The Hardy Boyz

Rob Van Dam def. Carlito Caribbean Cool and The Big Show

The Undertaker def. Shawn Michaels

Triple H def. The Rock

Team Smackdown def. Team Raw

Mick Foley def. Ric Flair

Kurt Angle def. Booker T

Randy Orton def. John Cena

Edge def. Chris Jericho

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RAW PREVIEW | APRIL 4, 2005

Just 24 hours have passed since one of the most historic events in the history of this business...WrestleMania 21. The Smackdown and Raw superstars took their bodies to the limits in the hopes of securing their place in the memories of the fans and in the histories of this business!

Tonight, an all new history is made as Smackdown! and Raw will come together once again under the same building to hold another draft lottery! After seeing the impact that was made after WrestleMania 20, one can only wonder what's going to happen tonight as both Eric Bischoff and Theodore Long will each acquire four superstars from the other brand!

Nothing else is scheduled for tonight so expect anything and everything to happen as two of the greatest forces in wrestling clash together once again!

Confirmed Events

Draft Lottery with Smackdown! and RAW

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WWE RAW

APRIL 4, 2005

[The opening of the show presents a video which highlights all the events that took place at WrestleMania 21.]

JR: Ladies and Gentlemen! We are just 24 hours removed from WrestleMania 21 and what a historic night that was!

KING: Tonight's going to be historic also, JR! We're having another draft lottery!

JR: Indeed we are, King. That means each show will acquire four superstars from the other show!

KING: What if we lose Triple H, JR?! What happens to Evolution!?

JR: Well, that will be a blow to Evolution, but we'll have to wait to see what happens.

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ROUND ONE OF THE DRAFT

[Vince McMahon comes down to the ramp where Theodore Long and Eric Bischoff are standing]

MCMAHON: Tonight, history will be made as eight superstars will be exchanged between the two brands! This means an all new future for these superstars and an all new force for the brands! Since Eric Bischoff won the coin toss backstage, he will go first.

[bischoff selects and a smile crosses his face as he looks at the slip]

BISCHOFF: I would like to welcome Smackdown's premiere Cruiserweight to Monday Nights! Ladies and Gentlemen…Rey Mysterio!

[The crowd pops HUGE as the camera shows Mysterio standing up in the back and hugging his Smackdown! friends]

LONG: That hurts, Eric. You guys have Rey Mysterio and I hope he does well on Raw.

BISCHOFF: Oh, I'm sure he will do just fine. As a matter of fact, right now I'm giving him a shot at the Intercontinental Championship!

[The crowd pops as Long nods his head. Long takes a slip and looks upset]

LONG: I'd like to welcome…Maven over to Smackdown!

[The crowd cheers as Maven gets up from the RAW locker room]

BISCHOFF: Maven…he's…uh…good.

[bischoff laughs as Long shakes his head]

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JR: It looks like we got ourselves one of the best Cruiserweights in the world as well as an Intercontinental Championship match coming up next!

KING: And we lost that trash Maven!

JR: I wonder what else is going to happen tonight!

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INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

SHANE HELMS© vs REY MYSTERIO

This was a good opener and the crowd was super hot for Mysterio. The match started off with Mysterio showing off his skills and dominating over Helms. This frustrated Helms, but Mysterio continued outwrestling him. Helms managed to turn the tables after catching a Hurricanrana attempt with a Powerbomb to the mat. Mysterio managed to fight back and even went for the 619, but Helms rolled Mysterio up with the tights!

WINNER AND STILL IC CHAMPION: Shane Helms

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JR: Shane Helms had the tights! He had the tights! We would've had a new Intercontinental Champion!

KING: Stop complaining, JR! Shane Helms needed to cheat to keep his title, so he cheated! There's nothing wrong with that!

JR: The look on Rey Mysterio's face shows just how upset he must be! This is an outrage!

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ROUND TWO OF THE DRAFT

[Vince McMahon comes back out with a microphone]

MCMAHON: Since Eric Bischoff went first last time, this time Theodore Long will select a superstar.

[Long nods and takes a superstar ball. He looks at the slip and throws it down]

LONG: Smackdown would like to welcome Eugene to Thursday Nights.

[bischoff laughs as Eugene comes down waving to all the fans. He hugs Eric Bischoff and takes a microphone]

EUGENE: I'll miss all of you! You can watch me on Smackdown! now with…with…John Cena! And I also get to be with…Eddie Guerrero! And…and…

BISCHOFF: Eugene…since this is your last night on Monday Night Raw, how about a last match for all the fans?

[Eugene nods as the fans cheer]

BISCHOFF: Good…because your opponent tonight is none other than…Batista! But…before that match takes place…I'd like to welcome Rene Dupree back to RAW!

[Eugene looks frightened as Batista's music hits. Eugene runs to the ring as Batista makes his entrance]

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JR: Well, we're all sad that Eugene has to go now, but at least we get to see one last match from the man.

KING: This is great! We don't have to deal with Eugene on RAW and now maybe Batista can injure him and keep him out of action!

JR: That's terrible, King.

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SINGLES MATCH

EUGENE vs BATISTA

This was a squash match as Eugene managed to outrun Batista for two minutes as the crowd cheered him on. Batista managed to catch up to Eugene and nailed him with a Demon Spinebuster before hitting him with a Demon Bomb for the pin!

WINNER: Batista

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JR: Batista not giving Eugene a fighting chance! That's not right! That's just not right!

KING: Hush! It's time for round three of the draft, JR!

JR: I wonder who we're going to get this time, King.

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ROUND THREE OF THE DRAFT

[Eric Bischoff claps as Batista poses in the ring. Bischoff reaches into the roll and pulls out a slip of paper]

BISCHOFF: Batista! Go ahead and celebrate in the ring, but Ladies and Gentlemen…please know that The World's Greatest Tag Team has been re-united as Charlie Haas comes here to Monday Night Raw!

[The crowd pops as Bischoff nods and waves to the fans]

LONG: This is crap, Playa! I haven't gotten a single star to Smackdown while Bischoff is stealing the top talent that Smackdown has to offer!

[bischoff shrugs his shoulders as Long picks another superstar. A huge smile crosses his face]

LONG: Batista…stop that celebrating and come down here for a Smackdown! T-Shirt! That's right…Batista is now a part of Smackdown!

[bischoff looks furious, but he keeps quiet. Theodore Long just laughs as Bischoff shakes his head]

BISCHOFF: Go ahead and take Batista, because I have a blockbuster announcement to make right here and right now! Seeing as that the World Tag Team Titles were not defended at WrestleMania 21…it's fitting that they are defended here tonight!

[The crowd pops as Bischoff nods]

BISCHOFF: Tonight, La Resistance is going to defend their tag team titles against Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas!

[The crowd pops HUGE]

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JR: We're gonna see a tag title match!

KING: I hope the Frenchman keep their titles! I just don't think Shelton and Charlie can keep up with them!

JR: Well after last night's performance in that Ladder Match, I think they have surpassed La Resistance.

KING: You must've been watching a different match!

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WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

LA RESISTANCE© vs WORLD'S GREATEST TAG TEAM

This was a pretty decent match with Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas getting a HUGE pop from the crowd. Both of them pulled out all the stops and put on an athletic masterpiece. It was obvious that La Resistance was struggling to keep up, but the match still flowed.

The ending sequenced was rather interesting with Benjamin hitting Rob Conway with the T-Bone Suplex allowing Haas to lock in the Haas of Pain on Greiner forcing him to tap out! Afterwards, Haas stood in the ring holding up both of the tag team titles as Benjamin stood on the outside clapping.

WINNERS and NEW TAG CHAMPIONS: World's Greatest Tag Team

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JR: We have new tag champions! We have new tag champions! What a night for Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas!

KING: They just got lucky, JR!

JR: Well, what a night is has been and we are ready for the final round of the draft!

KING: C'mon Bischoff! What if we got Kurt Angle! That would be great!

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FINAL ROUND OF THE DRAFT

[Long and Bischoff stare each other down as McMahon speaks]

MCMAHON: It's now time for the final round of the draft! Since Eric Bischoff chose first last time, it's time for Theodore Long to choose.

LONG: It's alright, Playa. I'll let him choose first, since my luck is already down!

MCMAHON: Go ahead, Bischoff.

[bischoff selects a superstar and smiles]

BISCHOFF: Please…welcome The Big Show!

[The crowd pops as Bischoff nods and smiles. Long looks pissed, but then smiles when he sees his superstar]

LONG: The Undertaker might've retired, but that doesn't mean his brother did! Ladies and Gentlemen…Smackdown will now be full of hell, fire, and brimstone as Kane is now on the active roster!

[The crowd boos as Long laughs. Bischoff looks shocked]

BISCHOFF: That's…that's…that doesn't matter! I had Kane planned for a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship, but now that he's gone…I guess we need to decide a contender for Edge's World Heavyweight Championship!

[He's interrupted as Chris Jericho comes down to a HUGE pop.]

JERICHO: Just a minute there Mr. Jackass…I mean Bischoff! Have you forgotten something, already? I'm the former World Heavyweight Champion and as a former World Heavyweight Champion…I get a rematch anytime, any place!

[bischoff just stares as Jericho]

JERICHO: So…I'm demanding a title shot at Backlash! Me versus Edge for the World Heavyweight Championship!

[The crowd pops]

JERICHO: And seeing as that Chris Jericho is all about new things, this match isn't going to be a normal match! This match is going to be a Best 2 out of 3 Falls Match!

[The crowd pops HUGE as Jericho leaves. Bischoff looks frustrated]

BISCHOFF: That's fine! So we have Edge defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Chris Jericho at Backlash…in a Best 2 out of 3 Falls Match! I guess that means the winner of tonight's #1 Contenders Battle Royal is going to get a title shot at Vengeance!

[The crowd pops]

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JR: We have a mainevent made for Backlash, King! Chris Jericho and Edge in a Best 2 out of 3 Falls Match!

KING: That's gonna a blockbuster match! But what about tonight, JR?! A #1 Contender's Battle Royal!

JR: Ladies and Gentlemen, this certainly has been an awesome night and this match can only make it better!

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THIS IS HOW EVOLUTION IS GOING TO DEAL

[Triple H and Ric Flair are standing backstage looking pissed]

HHH: This isn't good, Flair. We lost Chris Benoit and now that son of a bitch, Batista gets traded to Smackdown! That lessens my chances of getting out of this Battle Royal with the #1 Contendership!

FLAIR: C'mon Game, we've got this handled! The only obstacle here is The Big Show and even he isn't so big when compared with the Cerebral Assassin!

HHH: You're right. Now this is what we're going to do.

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JR: It seems Evolution has lost it's power source now that Batista is on Smackdown!

KING: I know Triple H can do it! I know he can win and when Vengeance comes around, he's going to take back his World Heavyweight Title!

JR: We'll see about that, King.

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#1 CONTENDER'S BATTLE ROYAL

This match featured most of the superstars on the roster as well as the newly acquired Smackdown! superstars. The dead weight was thrown out early like La Resistance as well as Steven Richards and Val Venis. There were quite a few good spots including Rey Mysterio dumping both himself and Shane Helms to the outside.

Christian had a field match as he managed to eliminate four superstars before being tossed over by The Big Show. The ending came down to Triple H, Flair, The Big Show, Shawn Michaels, and Randy Orton. All of them tried to team up on Show, but Show fought back and managed to eliminate Flair.

Triple H tried to Pedigree Show, but was dumped over! The crowd popped huge as Show proceeded to hit a Chokeslam on both Orton and Michaels! He turned around, but Triple H slid back in and nailed him with a Pedigree! This allowed Orton and Michaels to clothesline The Big Show over to the top rope!

Orton and Michaels dueled it out for quite some time, until Orton went for the RKO! Michaels reversed it and threw Orton to the outside! Shawn Michaels is the winner and #1 Contender for Vengeance!

WINNER AND #1 CONTENDER FOR VENGEANCE: Shawn Michaels

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JR: Shawn Michaels is our #1 Contender! Shawn Michaels is in the mainevent for Vengeance!

KING: It's The Big Show's fault! If he hadn't eliminated Triple H, then Triple H would've been the #1 Contender!

JR: Ladies and Gentlemen, make sure to tune in next week for another historic episode of Monday Night Raw!

[The camera fades to the logo]

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SMACKDOWN PREVIEW | APRIL 7, 2005

Smackdown! is just four days removed from WrestleMania 21 and what a fallout show is there planned for tonight? Theodore Long has promised the fans and viewers a night of action and surprises!

With the acquiring of four new superstars, Theodore Long has announced that we will see a HUGE tag team match between the new superstars and the veterans of Smackdown! Tonight...Kane, Eugene, Maven, and Batista will team up to take on Eddie Guerrero, Hardcore Holly, John Bradshaw Layfield, and Kurt Angle! Will the newcomers manage to make a name for themselves or will Smackdown! show them what it's all about?

Rob Van Dam won the United States Championship at WrestleMania 21 and tonight he hopes to finish the job as he takes on Carlito Caribbean Cool inside a Steel Cage! Can Rob Van Dam prove that this win was not just a fluke and can he shut Carlito up for good?

Also tonight, Mark Magnus debuts as he goes one on one with Funaki!

Confirmed Events

Rob Van Dam© vs Carlito Caribbean Cool - Steel Cage - United States Championship

Mark Magnus vs Funaki

Kane, Eugene, Maven, and Batista vs Eddie Guerrero, Hardcore Holly, John Bradshaw Layfield, and Kurt Angle

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WWE SMACKDOWN

APRIL 7, 2005

[bOOM! The opening sparks emit from the giant fist as the crowd goes wild for the opening of Smackdown! The camera pans the audience as usual before cutting straight to Tazz and Michael Cole]

COLE: Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to Smackdown! and what a night it’s going to be!

TAZZ: We’re gonna feel the fallout of WrestleMania 21, which was a night that I’m sure we’ll never forget! Kurt Angle made Booker T tap out!

COLE: We also saw a new United States Champion as Rob Van Dam pinned Carlito Caribbean Cool for the win! And speaking of the United States Championship, we’re going to have a rematch tonight inside of a steel cage!

TAZZ: Also we get to see the debut of Mark Magnus!

COLE: But right now we’ve got some tag action as The Bashams take on Chavo Guerrero and Josh Matthews!

TAZZ: I didn’t know Josh could wrestle!?

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TAG TEAM MATCH

THE BASHAMS vs CHAVO GUERRERO and JOSH MATTHEWS

This was a decent opener with Chavo and Doug making the match watchable. The crowd wasn’t too much into it, until Josh Matthews got tagged in and he began going to work on the opposition, hitting a few nice Cruiserweight moves including a Hurricanrana that sent Doug Basham soaring to the outside.

The ending never came as Luther Raines and Mark Jindrak hit the ring and took out both teams. The referee called for the disqualification, but Raines knocked him down with a punch to the head.

THIS MATCH ENDED IN A DRAW!

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COLE: What the hell! Mark Jindrak and Luther Raines just destroying The Bashams, Chavo, and Josh Matthews!

TAZZ: I wonder what’s up! It’s like all hell has broken loose!

COLE: Mark Jindrak’s taking that microphone! I wonder what this is all about!

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WE WANT A TITLE SHOT AND WE WANT IT NOW!

[Mark Jindrak takes a microphone as Raines tells the crowd to shut up]

JINDRAK: We are sick and tired of being pushed around like this! Ever since we became Team Angle II, we have gotten nothing! No respect! No opportunities and no nothing! Now, this has nothing to do with Kurt Angle since he’s off doing his own thing. This has to do with us! This has to do with Mark Jindrak and Luther Raines!

[The crowd boos]

JINDRAK: Go ahead and boo me! You see, we realize that in this business, if you want something…you have to take it! That’s why, tonight I am demanding a title shot at the WWE Tag Team Titles!

[Theodore Long comes down to a good pop. He climbs into the ring]

LONG: Just a minute, Playa. You can’t walk in here and demand a title shot! You haven’t done crap to deserve something like that! Now, if you want a shot at the tag team titles, then you’re gonna have to earn it! Next week, if both of you can win your matches…then at Judgment Day…it’s going to be The Dudleyz defending their tag team titles against Mark Jindrak and Luther Raines!

[The crowd boos as Long leaves the ring]

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COLE: Two matches made for next week and a possible match made for Judgment Day!

TAZZ: I wonder who their opponents are going to be, Cole! Anyway, I just hope they win so they can take the titles from The Dudleyz.

COLE: Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next we’ve got the debut of Mark Magnus! We’ll have to see how this rookie performs!

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I WORK ALONE

[batista is standing backstage with Maven]

MAVEN: So I guess we need to show these Smackdown punks how to run a show around here. We’ll give them a little dose of what Monday Night Raw was all about!

[batista just turns towards Maven]

BATISTA: We? You misunderstand, something. I work alone.

MAVEN: But what about Evolution and…

BATISTA: Evolution? You mean Ric Flair and Triple H? They were nothing to me. They were nothing, but pawns. You see…I had a game plan that would guarantee a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship. But now I got moved to Smackdown which means I’m just going to have to carry out the plan here instead.

MAVEN: What are you talking about?

BATISTA: It all starts with tonight’s tag match.

[batista laughs and leaves the room as Maven looks confused]

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COLE: What does Batista mean? What’s he talking about?

TAZZ: I’ve got no idea, Cole, but it sure is an asset to have Batista on our side! That man’s a monster!

COLE: Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next we’ve got the debut of Mark Magnus!

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SINGLES DEBUT MATCH

MARK MAGNUS vs FUNAKI

The crowd reaction was minimum which killed the match. Otherwise the match was rather decent with Magnus not using particular heel or face moves. Funaki didn’t stand much of a chance since Magnus dominated for a few minutes before locking on the Stump Puller! Funaki tapped within seconds!

WINNER BY SUBMISSION: Mark Magnus

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COLE: Mark Magnus with that impressive Stump Puller! This kid has got a definite future on Smackdown!

TAZZ: Yeah, but what’s gonna happen when he starts messing with Kurt Angle or even Batista!

COLE: I don’t know, but I’m sure it’s gonna be awesome! Anyway, Ladies and Gentlemen, still to come tonight we’ve got an awesome tag team match, but coming up next…Rob Van Dam defends his United States Championship inside of a Steel Cage!

TAZZ: C’mon Carlito! Show him that his win was just a fluke!

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IT’S TIME FOR JBL TO GET HIS TITLE BACK!

[John Bradshaw Layfield is standing backstage in Theodore Long’s office when Kurt Angle walks in]

JBL: What the hell are you doing in here? Look at you…thinking you’re all that because you made Booker T tap out! Guess what, Booker T is a piece of garbage! There is no way in hell you can make me tap out, understand?

ANGLE: Excuse me? You think I can’t make you tap out? Is that what you think?

[Angle puts down the title before knocking down JBL with a punch to the head! Theodore Long runs in with backstage staff and separates the two]

LONG: What’s the meaning of this? You two want each other so bad? You’re going to get it, because next week on Smackdown…it’s gonna be Kurt Angle defending his WWE Championship against John Bradshaw Layfield!

[Angle looks shocked as JBL smiles]

LONG: But if JBL loses, he ain’t getting another title shot for a very long time, now believe that, Playas!

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COLE: A WWE Title match for Smackdown! next week?! I can’t believe it!

TAZZ: This is awesome, Cole! Kurt Angle taking on JBL for the WWE Championship? Next week is going to be off the hook!

COLE: That it is and Ladies and Gentlemen, I’d like to remind you that the next Smackdown! PPV is coming up next month and it is Judgment Day on May 22nd!

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UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP CAGE MATCH

ROB VAN DAM© vs CARLITO CARIBBEAN COOL

This was a decent match with some innovative offense from Rob Van Dam, including a nice Crossbody off the side of the cage. The crowd was popping for Rob Van Dam who dominated some of this match, until Carlito slammed Rob Van Dam’s head into the cage.

Carlito dominated from there on and even nailed a DDT which got an extremely close two count. Carlito attempted a Slingshot into the Cage, but Rob Van Dam hung onto the side before hitting a Missile Dropkick! Rob Van Dam climbed to the top of the cage and nailed a Frog Splash off the top! 1…2…3!

WINNER AND STILL U.S. CHAMPION: Rob Van Dam

After the match, the pyros exploded from the side of the ring as the crowd popped. However, no one appeared as Rob Van Dam looked confused.

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COLE: Rob Van Dam retains his United States Championship! What a match that was!

TAZZ: Yeah, but what about those flames from the side? That was weird, Cole.

COLE: Indeed it was, but we shouldn’t worry, since we’ve got ourselves an awesome tag match coming up!

TAZZ: Raw versus Smackdown, Baby!

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STEVE AUSTIN IS A POSER! I HATE POSERS!

[The crowd erupts with boos as John Cena comes down to the ring looking upset. He climbs into the ring and takes a microphone]

CENA: WrestleMania 21…it’s gonna go down in history! It’s gonna go down as the night that RVD won the United States Championship! It’s gonna go down as the night that Edge won his first World Heavyweight Championship! It’s gonna go down as the night that John Cena got screwed over by that son of a bitch, Stone Cold Steve Austin!

[The crowd pops HUGE]

CENA: Shut the hell up, because we all know what kind of a person Austin is! He’s nothing, but a god damn poser! We all know that he has no chance in hell of beating me one on one! He has no chance in hell of beating John Cena, the Doctor of Thuganomics!

[The crowd boos]

CENA: It’s quite funny, you know? Because I was in the office of the Board of Director’s earlier today and you know what they told me? They told me that they would love to see John Cena versus Stone Cold Steve Austin!

[The crowd pops]

CENA: I chuckled and told them, as Steve Austin would say, HELL NO! I ain’t wasting time dealing with a wash out like Stone Cold Steve Austin! No…I ain’t gonna…

[He’s interrupted as Eugene’s music hits and the crowd pops as Eugene comes stumbling down. He climbs into the ring and takes a microphone, looking ecstatic]

EUGENE: It’s…it’s…it’s…John Cena! John Cena! You’re my favorite music person!

CENA: That’s nice, but what do you think you’re doing interrupting me? Just turn around and walk on back before…

EUGENE: I always wanted to have a match with John Cena! Do you guys want to see me wrestle John Cena?

[The crowd pops as Cena looks frustrated]

CENA: Look…I don’t want…a match? You want a match with me? Eugene versus John Cena? Hmmm…I guess I could work something out and knock some sense into that head of yours.

[Eugene is all smiles as he claps his hands]

CENA: How about this? John Cena versus Eugene at Judgment Day! The condition being…the loser becomes the winners servant until The Royal Rumble!

[The crowd pops as Eugene nods his head]

CENA: You like that? Huh? You like it, Eugene?

[Cena kicks Eugene in the stomach before nailing a devastating F-U!]

CENA: Austin…I hope you’re watching, because once I’m done with this punk…guess who’s poser *** is next!

[Cena leaves the ring as the crowd boos him on]

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COLE: I can’t stand that John Cena character, Tazz! He makes me sick!

TAZZ: I’m kind of digging the whole hip-hop scene, Cole. You know…word to your mother!

COLE: I don’t know what that means and I don’t want to know what that means. Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next we’ve got an awesome tag team match between the new Smackdown superstars versus some of the veterans!

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I’M ALREADY UNDEFEATED!

[booker T is walking backstage when Mark Magnus stops him]

MAGNUS: Well…welll…well…if it isn’t the great Booker T?

[booker T extends his hand for a shake, but Magnus pulls his away]

MAGNUS: Uh…no. I don’t want to get the stains of a loser on my undefeated hands.

BOOKER: What’s that supposed to mean?

MAGNUS: It means that I am undefeated thus far and you my friend, let’s just say that you don’t exactly have the best win-loss record.

[booker is starting to get frustrated]

MAGNUS: I can see the frustration in your face and I don’t blame you. I mean, who wouldn’t get jealous of me…Meticulous Mark Magnus. That’s right…I never fail to amaze in matches and I never fail to win.

BOOKER: Yeah? I’m gonna shut that punk *** mouth of yours…

MAGNUS: Tsk…tsk…tsk. Is that a challenge? Because I’m booked for quite some time. Next week, I go face to face with Shannon Moore. After that, it’s Meticulous action with Paul London! After that…who knows! I’m probably going to be contending for the WWE Championship!

[Magnus pushes Booker to the side and walks off. Booker T stands in the back looking pissed]

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COLE: That Mark Magnus certainly isn’t making a good name for himself on Smackdown!

TAZZ: He’s kinda growin’ on me, Cole. I wish him good luck here on Smackdown!

COLE: We’ll see how he does next week, but right now Ladies and Gentlemen, we’ve got our mainevent!

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8-MAN TAG TEAM MATCH

KANE, BATISTA, EUGENE, MAVEN vs KURT ANGLE, EDDIE GUERRERO, JBL, HARDCORE HOLLY

This was a crowd popping match with the Smackdown! side getting huge pops and the Raw side getting good jeers from the crowd. The match saw all the superstars get rotated in and showing off their skills. Batista seemed to be secluded from the others as he never asked for a tag, but stood there observing the others.

The ending sequence was hot with all the men battling it out in the ring. Hardcore Holly nailed Maven with the Alabama Slam, but was then nailed with a Chokeslam from Kane! Kane turned around as Kurt Angle nailed Eugene with an Angle Slam! Kane went for Angle, but John Bradshaw Layfield knocked him down with a Clothesline from Hell! JBL laughed, but Angle nailed him with an Angle Slam!

Eddie Guerrero climbed to the top and went for the Frog Splash on Kane! He nailed it, but Batista broke up the pin before hitting a Demon Bomb onto Eddie Guerrero! He proceeded to drag Kane atop Eddie Guerrero! 1…2…3!

WINNERS: Kane, Batista, Eugene, and Maven

After the match, Batista picked up Eddie Guerrero and nailed another Demon Bomb!

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COLE: What the hell! Batista is showing no mercy to Eddie Guerrero! Someone stop this!

TAZZ: He’s just showing Eddie a little thing or two about being a monster!

COLE: That’s uncalled for! C’mon!

TAZZ: Sheesh! Folks, we’ll see you next week on Smackdown!

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RAW PREVIEW | APRIL 11, 2005

The first RAW following the draft lottery kicks off tonight as Eric Bischoff has announced a few blockbuster matches!

After re-entering the Battle Royal and eliminating The Big Show, Triple H has sworn revenge on Show! Tonight, The Big Show will go one on one with another member of Evolution...Ric Flair! There is no doubt that Triple H will have a role in this match, but can The Big Show overcome the odds and pick up his first win on RAW?

Rey Mysterio was screwed out of the Intercontinental Championship last week, but tonight he has a chance to avenge his loss. Mysterio will go one on one with Shane Helms in a non-title match! Can Mysterio manage to outwit Helms and pick up a win or will Helms go 2 for 2 against the high-flyer?

Chris Jericho will face Edge at Backlash in a Best 2 of 3 Falls Match, but tonight both men will be tag team action as Jericho teams with Shawn Michaels to take on the team of Edge and Christian! Can Jericho and Michaels work together to defeat E & C or do the heels have a little plan of their own?

All this and much, much more tonight on Monday Night Raw!

Confirmed Events

The Big Show vs Ric Flair

Rey Mysterio vs Shane Helms

Chris Benoit vs Rene Dupree

Chris Jericho and Shawn Michaels vs E & C

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Closed and moved to Archives.