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[Gabriel]

I agree somewhat...some things need to be changed from the actual show...lol. Sorry dude, but it's like reading a recap. There should be at least one major change per show.

[kaplanir]

Me too. When I read that Paul Heyman is taking control of Smackdown I thought it would change for the better just like it did when Heyman became head of the SD creative team in real life a couple of months ago (Or is it years now?) like putting more emphesis on matches and pushing promising talent. I hope that will happen soon because I don't see any improvment on Smackdown.

[THIR13EN²]

Notes from 5.11.04 RAW

Just now getting back from RAW, and boy was it a great show. Everyone was really into the show, and there were some great matches that took place. The HP Pavilion was jam-packed, and only but a few seats were empty throughout the arena.

Dark matches

Lita def. Alexis Laree

Chuck Palumbo & Test def. The Hurricane & Rosey

A-Train def. Maven

Garrison Cade def. Steven Richards

RAW had started out with Shelton Benjamin & Triple H, and the crowd loved the match. Benjamin was totally over with the fans, and they went crazy when Shawn Michaels came out to interfere in the match. There was a lot of words exchanged between Shawn Michaels & Triple H that didn’t get on camera during the break. When Michaels was taken out of the arena by the police escort, that was the last that anyone had saw of him for the rest of the show.

One of the other big matches of the night was the Intercontinental Title match between Edge & champion Randy Orton. The crowd was also really into this match, it also got more over with the crowd as Ric Flair was at ringside. Edge & Orton put on one hell of a match, many expected Edge to win, but Orton cheating for the victory got him some major heel heat after the match was over.

The steel cage match was yet another highlight match of the night. Chris Jericho & Christian truly beat each other down during the match. It was good to see Jericho pick up the victory. After the show went off the air, and the cameras stopped rolling, Jericho continued to celebrate on the top of the cage. Surprisingly Triple H came out telling Jericho that he wouldn’t get a World Title shot before him, and that next week he’ll see him in the 20 Man Over-The-Top Battle Royal! This brought out the rest of the locker room, who ended up brawling, to hype next week’s #1 contender’s match.

To the disappointment, there was no Chris Benoit on the show. A few people said they had seen him in the parking lot, but I never got the chance to actually see. All in all a good show, with next week shaping up to be no exception.

Clip of the Night:

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Preview:

Judgment Day is only a few weeks away, and what a pay-per-view it is shaping up to be. Only a few days away from John Bradshaw Layfield taking on Eddie Guerrero for the WWE Title, in a no disqualification match, that is as long as both men stay 50 feet from one another! Last week JBL challenged Eddie to face him one-on-one this Thursday Night, but will Eddie accept, and put his WWE Title and match at Judgment Day on the line? SmackDown! General Manager Kurt Angle has promised to strip Eddie of the title.

If that isn’t enough, this past Saturday night on Velocity, Booker T requested a match to prove that he was worthy enough to face The Undertaker at Judgment Day. Booker requested a 2-on-1 handicap match with Johnny Stamboli & Nunzio of the Full Blooded Italians. He said that if Undertaker can do it, he can to.

Matches Announced:

WWE CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

Jamie Noble vs. Matt Cappotelli ©

#1 CONTENDER’S TAG-TEAM MATCH

Billy Gunn & Hardcore Holly vs. Rikishi & Scotty 2 Hotty

NOTE: Winning team faces WWE TAG-TEAM Champions at Judgment Day!

2-ON-1 HANDICAP MATCH

Booker T vs. The FBI

And finally…

John Bradshaw Layfield vs. Rey Mysterio

Card Subject To Change

All this, this Thursday Night at 8/7 CT on UPN!

Edited June 1, 2004 by THIR13EN²

[THIR13EN²]

It’s good to get some comments on the diary, even if they aren’t that great. Anyway, I just wanted to let you guys know that it’s been a long time sense I’ve got a diary rolling that I really enjoy. This has been a great diary for me, I’ve got many things booked for future shows. I know that a lot of you think that I haven’t changed anything, but if you read the some of the results you’ll notice that I have changed some little things.

Just to let you guys know, I’m not one of those guys that starts up a WWF/E diary, and switches wrestlers from roster to roster, has some asinine backstory, or hires wrestlers that would never belong in the company in the first place. As some people may enjoy that, I like to go with the more realistic approach, that’s why I had kept some of the current bookings for my first couple of shows, and changed little/miner things.

As for my backstory, I had talked it over with numerous people, mainly only one guy I trust. I came to the conclusion, who is the one person other then Vince Russo that could head up the booking team, I didn’t just come up with one name, I came up with two…Eric Bischoff & Paul Heyman. Heyman has a history, and was once booker for SmackDown!, so I choose to put him in that position again. As for Bischoff, I think he’s a great guy, and did great things for WCW, and I feel that he’s loads better then Brian Gerwitz.

So I thought I’d just point those few little things out, and give a little insight on what I’m trying to accomplish with this diary. I hope you guys enjoy it, and more comments/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Edited June 1, 2004 by THIR13EN²

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News & Rumors for 5.12.04

- Scott Steiner & WWE have said to be working out some kind of deal for the past week. For several months the RAW creative team has been unable to come up with nothing for Steiner. Just recently coming back from an injury. Rumors are circling that Steiner could be up for a roster change, and be moved over the SmackDown! Brand, that is if the SD! creative team is able to come up with any storylines.

- Alexis Laree has pleased many on the RAW brand this past weekend. The WWE has said to have been really happy with her work against Gail Kim & Victoria. This past Monday night on RAW, Alexis wrestled in a dark match against Lita, which was said to have been a very exciting match. It surly is just a matter of time before we see Alexis called up to the active roster.

- Many people have been asking who the participants for the #1 Contender 20 Man Over-The-Top Battle Royal will be for next week’s RAW. We have gotten word that Maven will be making his return during the match, A-Train & Chuck Palumbo will both finally make their long awaited RAW brand debuts as well.

- Big Show was said to have done great on his return this past weekend during the SmackDown! house shows. Show’s opponents were both Funaki & Billy Gunn. This next week he will be starting to work a tougher scheduled as he will be starting a program with John Cena & Eddie Guerrero.

- Rumors have been flying of Bobby Heenan & the WWE coming to terms with a contract. Heenan has been in talks with Vince McMahon for several months sense WrestleMania XX about a possible return, but nothing had been worked out. It looks like Heenan & WWE could be closer and closer to signing on the dotted line. We’ll keep you posted if anything further develops.

- Christopher Nowinski’s post concussion syndrome has been the only thing that has kept him from making an in-ring return. It has been months sense Nowinski has stepped into the ring, but hasn’t been cleared to return, after making vast-improvements. The question is, will Nowinski ever be able to return? As of right now, Nowinski has been on tour promoting the SmackDown! Your Vote campaign. He has been doing great working behind the scenes of the tour, and if he continues, there could be a spot for him backstage in the future.

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DATE: Thursday, May 13th, 2004

VENUE: Lawler Event Center, Reno, Nevada

HOSTED BY: Michael Cole & Tazz

A video montage opens the show, recapping the events that happened last week on SmackDown!. The video ends with Eddie Guerrero coming out, laying out Paul Heyman & The Dudley Boyz, then accepting John Bradshaw Layfield’s challenge for this Thursday night. The show starts with the usual pryo display. Michael Cole & Tazz run down tonight’s card after welcoming everyone to the show. They heavily hype Judgment Day, which is only a few days away, and that it will be Eddie vs. JBL in a No DQ match for the WWE Title. This leads into our first match of the night, Rob Van Dam vs. The Dudley…

Singles Match

Rob Van Dam vs. The Dudley w/ Paul Heyman

Rob Van Dam makes his entrance first to a big pop from the crowd. After RVD enters the ring, he awaits to find out which one of The Dudley Boyz his opponent will be. Bubba Ray Dudley & Paul Heyman come walking out from the back. They slowly make their way down to the ring, but then they stop. RVD looks confused, that’s when D-Von Dudley attacks from behind! The bell rings, and it’s D-Von vs. RVD. Bubba & Heyman stay at ringside during the match. D-Von has the upper hand on RVD for the first part of the match, thanks to the distraction, allowing him to get the jump on RVD. RVD tries to fight back as he drops D-Von with a spinning back heel kick. He then climbs to the top turnbuckle for a split-legged moonsault, but D-Von cuts him off. D-Von sets RVD up, nailing a huge hangman’s neckbreaker off the top rope! D-Von almost scores the win after that move. The crowd is shocked, as RVD takes the bump, it looks like he was broken in half. D-Von continues the assault on RVD, until RVD starts to get his second wind. RVD comes flying off the top rope nailing D-Von with a huge flying cross body.

This is when Heyman tries to distract the referee, so that Bubba can join in and start beating down on RVD. Bubba & D-Von set RVD up, and nail him with the double team 3-B. Bubba quickly rolls out of the ring while D-Von goes for the cover, but RVD somehow kicks out. D-Von is shocked and he starts arguing with the referee. RVD pulls himself up on the ropes. D-Von goes to clothesline him over the top rope, but RVD shoulder tosses him instead. D-Von ends up crashing down to the floor below. Bubba runs over to help D-Von to his feet. As he does this, RVD springboards himself over the top rope taking out both The Dudley Boyz. The crowd cheer as RVD rolls D-Von back into the ring. RVD heads to the top turnbuckle, jumps, but misses the Five Star Frog Splash. D-Von catches RVD with the Saving Grace, scoring the 1...2...3! After the match, Bubba & D-Von set a table up in the middle of the ring, as they look to finish what they started last week. They set RVD up for the 3-D, until Rey Mysterio comes running out from the back to a huge pop from the crowd. Rey slides into the ring and cleans house as The Dudley Boyz hightail it backstage.

Winner: D-Von Dudley

[78%] [79%] [79%]

Backstage: Eddie Guerrero is shown waiting for the arrival of John Bradshaw Layfield in the parking lot of the arena. Kurt Angle is wheeled up by his assistant Luther Rains. He tells Eddie that JBL might have challenged him to an unsanctioned brawl tonight, but it isn’t going to take place, because if Eddie lays a finger on him before Judgment Day, he will be stripped of the WWE Title, and fired! Eddie continues to wait for JBL, completely ignoring Angle. Angle tells Luther to take him back to his office. As Luther wheels Angle back into the arena, he never takes his eyes off Eddie.

----COMMERCIAL----

WWE Cruiserweight Title Match

Jamie Noble vs. Matt Cappotelli ©

Los Guerreros come out at the start of the match to do commentary. Jamie Noble & Matt Cappotelli put on a decent cruiserweight match. The Cruiserweight Title is on the line tonight, as Matt makes his second title defense, in his second match ever on SmackDown!. Noble has the upper hand throughout most of the match, nailing Matt with some pretty sick moves. Matt tries to get technical on Noble, he then takes it to the sky with a little highflying action. As Noble is laid out in the middle of the ring, Matt goes for a huge flying elbow drop, only Noble moves at the last second. Matt nails the canvas hard. Noble tries to capotelize on his by trying to lock Matt up in the Trailer Hitch. Matt is able to make it to the ropes, forcing Noble to break the hold. As Matt & Noble fight back and forth for a few more minutes, before Matt somehow rolls Noble up in a school boy for the 1...2...3! Shockingly Matt retains to the surprise of the crowd, and Noble. That’s when Chavo Guerrero attacks Matt with the CW Title belt! Noble joins in on the attack with Chavo. The two beat Matt down, until Spike Dudley comes out to make the save. The crowd cheer as Spike helps Matt in the ring. Chavo grabs a microphone, and demands his rematch for Judgment Day!

Winner: Matt Cappotelli

[69%] [61%] [77%]

----COMMERCIAL----

Backstage: Josh Matthews is standing by with the WWE Tag-Team champions, Charlie Haas & Rico who are accompanied by the lovely Miss Jackie. He asks Haas & Rico who they think will win the #1 contender’s tag-team match later tonight, and go onto face them at this Sunday’s Judgment Day? Instead of answering the question, Rico starts to give Josh some tips on his fashion sense. All this while Haas & Jackie flirt in the background. Josh gets uncomfortable, and leaves. Rico turns to Haas and slaps him on the ass. Haas jumps in the air, and starts yelling at Rico as they go walking down the hallway.

Backstage: Kurt Angle is being wheeled down the hallway by Luther Rains when they run into Paul Heyman & The Dudley Boyz standing in front of Angle’s office. Angle asks what Heyman wants this week? Heyman complains about Rey Mysterio & Rob Van Dam, then talks about how he knows Angle is having problems with Eddie Guerrero, so he’s got a proposition for him. Angle gets a little intrigued by this, and asks Heyman to step into his office so the two of them can talk.

Video: It’s time once again for the RAW Rebound. Jerry “The King” Lawler & Jim Ross run down what happened this past Monday night on RAW. Shawn Michaels got his revenge on Triple H, but was suspended by Eric Bischoff for his actions! Kane told Lita that she had only one week to give him an answer, only what is the question? Eugene made his in-ring debut, and won his match over Rob Conway. Randy Orton had to cheat to retain his Intercontinental Title when he faced Edge! Chris Jericho beat Christian in a steel cage match. Finally, Eric Bischoff announced a huge 20 Man Over-The-Top Battle Royal for next week’s RAW, the winner will face Chris Benoit for the World Title at Bad Blood!

----COMMERCIAL----

2-on-1 Handicap Match

Booker T vs. Johnny Stamboli & Nunzio

Johnny Stamboli & Nunzio are waiting in the ring bandaged up still, after their match with The Undertaker last week. It should be an easy task for Booker T tonight, as his opponents are still injured. Booker makes  his entrance to boos from the crowd. Coming out caring his little bag full of his mystery dirt that will help him in his match with Undertaker this Sunday. Booker sets the bag carefully in the corner of the ring. The bell sounds, Booker doesn’t waist anytime as he jumps Stamboli. Nunzio attacks Booker, but ends up getting tossed over the top rope to ringside. This match continues with Booker beating down Stamboli in the corner of the ring. Nunzio slowly rolls back into the ring. Booker turns his attention to Nunzio, stomping on him while he’s down. Stamboli pulls himself back up to his feet and attacks Booker from behind. He sends Booker off into the ropes with an irish whip. Booker rebounds and nails Stamboli with a harlem sidekick. He goes for a quick cover, but Nunzio breaks the pin. Nunzio stomps on Booker a little, before Booker gets back to his feet, and clocks Nunzio in the side of the head with a back elbow. This sends Nunzio hard to the canvas. Booker quickly heads to the top turnbuckle, waiting for Nunzio to get back up to his feet. Once he does, Booker jumps, and nails him with a missile dropkick. He goes for a quick pin fall attempt, but it’s broken up by Stamboli.

This match continues with Booker getting the upper hand on both Nunzio & Stamboli. Booker nails Nunzio with the Book End, which takes him out of the match. Nunzio slowly rolls out to ringside, while Booker & Stamboli continue to brawl inside the ring. Booker kicks Stamboli in the stomach, forcing him to double over. He comes running off the ropes, and drops Stamboli with the Scissors Kick! Booker hooks the leg, and gets the win. The referee raises Booker’s arm in victory, that is until all the lights in the arena are shut off. The crowd go crazy as The Undertaker’s music hits! Booker gets a scared look on his face as smoke begins to bellow into the ring. He doesn’t want to stay around any longer as he goes jumping out of the ring, and hightailing it backstage. As he runs up the entrance way, he runs into Paul Bearer who slowly comes walking out from the back of the curtain. Booker slowly stumbles back into the ring. The Undertaker appears out of nowhere in the middle of the ring, standing behind Booker. Booker slowly backs up into Undertaker, he feels behind him, then slowly turns around. Undertaker gives Booker an evil look. Booker goes jumping out of the ring yet again, but this time exits by running through the crowd! The crowd cheer as Undertaker continues watching on from inside the ring.

Winner: Booker T

[75%] [69%] [81%]

----COMMERCIAL----

Eddie Guerrero’s music hits, but unlike all the other times he normally comes out in a low rider car, he just comes out caring his WWE Title belt in one hand, and a steel chair in the other. The crowd go crazy for Eddie, as they start chanting his name. Eddie enters the ring, and is handed a microphone. He talks about his family, and when they become involved in a confrontation, that’s crossing the line. What happened to his mother last week, John Bradshaw Layfield crossed the line. So now he is going to pay the price, and he doesn’t care if it’s tonight, or at Judgment Day. Eddie doesn’t even care if he loses the WWE Title, because his family is more important then a peace of gold rapped around his waist. He says that JBL challenged him last Thursday night to face him one-on-one, but it looks like he doesn’t have what it takes to show up! That’s when JBL is shown on the titan-tron. He’s standing outside of the arena in the parking lot. JBL tells Eddie he isn’t yellowbelly, and that he wouldn’t miss tonight for the word. He taunts Eddie, telling him that he’s right outside waiting for him. Eddie doesn’t waist anytime as he jumps out of the ring, and goes running through the crowd, making a beeline right for the parking lot!

----COMMERCIAL----

Backstage: Eddie Guerrero is shown laid out in the parking lot a bloody mess. Rey Mysterio comes running up to check on Eddie. Rob Van Dam and a few trainers come running up. Unsure what happened, it doesn’t look like just one person could have done this. Eddie is put onto a stretcher, and placed inside an ambulance. The condition of Eddie is uncertain, but it looks like he’ll be taken to the nearest hospital!

#1 Contender’s Tag-Team Match

Billy Gunn & Hardcore Holly vs. Rikishi & Scotty 2 Hotty

The current WWE Tag-Team champions Charlie Haas & Rico, accompanied by Miss Jackie make their way out to a big pop from the crowd. They join Michael Cole & Tazz at the announcer’s table for commentary during the next match. This match is a #1 contender’s tag-team match, with the winner getting a shot at the WWE Tag-Team champions Haas & Rico at Judgment Day. A decent, but slow match between both teams. Billy Gunn & Scotty 2 Hotty put on a great showing. Billy tries to end things early with the One & Only on Scotty, but Rikishi breaks the pin fall attempt. Hardcore is then tagged in as he goes to work on Scotty. Scotty gets nailed with some vicious kicks, stomps, and chops to the chest for a good five minutes. Halfway through the match, The Basham Brothers are spotted coming out from the back to watch the match. At this point, Rikishi is tagged in as he goes to work on both Billy & Hardcore. Billy gets nailed with a superkick, followed by the Worm from Scotty. Hardcore is nailed with a butt bump in the corner of the ring. Hardcore falls down in the corner, so Rikishi sets up for the Stink Face. The crowd is going crazy, until Danny & Doug Basham attack Scotty! Rikishi tries to help his partner, but gets double teamed. Billy & Hardcore fall victim to The Basham Brothers’ next. Hardcore gets nailed with a double spinebuster! The Basham Brothers have a quick stare down with Haas & Rico before being forced to head to the back by officials.

Winner: No Contest

[75%] [72%] [79%]

Video: a promotional video is shown hyping the debut of Kenzo Suzuki. This video shows Kenzo in the background, and the words, he’s a true warrior flashing in front of the screen.

----COMMERCIAL----

Video: it’s time once again for Café de René. This week we see that René Duprée is dinning alone. In preparation for his big match with John Cena at Judgment Day, where he will become the first French United States champion. René talks about how much American’s suck, then blames us for all the bad things that have happened in Iraq. He says that he’s going to beat Cena down, just like he did last week when he put him threw the announcer’s table with a powerbomb, and left him a bloody mess. This same thing is going to happen this Sunday, and René guaranties it.

----COMMERCIAL----

Singles Match

John Cena vs. Sakoda w/ Akio

John Cena comes out doing a rap on René Duprée. This gets the crowd on their feet going crazy for Cena and ready for the next match. Once the bell sounds, this match is underway with Cena & Sakoda locking up in the middle of the ring. Cena has the upper hand throughout most of the match. Akio interferes during the match, allowing Sakoda to score a couple moves over Cena. Sakoda nails Cena with a huge roaring elbow, which it looks like it almost takes Cena’s head off. Sakoda tries to score a win over Cena, but somehow Cena continues to kick out. Akio tries to interfere one last time, but ends up getting dragged into the ring over the top rope. Akio stumbles back up to his feet, and walks right into a F-U! Cena jumps back up to his feet. Sakoda comes running up to attack Cena, but gets kicked in the stomach, and also falls victim to the F-U! The crowd is going crazy. Cena goes for the pin, and gets the win. As the referee raises his hand in victory. Out from the back comes René. He runs around the ring, grabs the United States Title belt, and slides in behind Cena. Cena turns, just in time to get nailed upside the head with the belt! René puts the title on, and taunts the crowd. He celebrates like he’s just won the match for this Sunday. René finally takes the belt off, and throws it down on top of Cena before exiting the ring.

Winner: John Cena

[64%] [51%] [77%]

Video: a black screen with the words “He’s Coming…To Save Your Souls” is shown. We see Mordecai in the background looking up to the heavens. In a deep voices, Mordecai says that the Judgment Day is upon us.

----COMMERCIAL----

Video: a montage plays hyping Judgment Day. The theme is “Duality” by Slipknot. The Eddie Guerrero/John Bradshaw Layfield feud is recapped. We see clips from Eddie’s past, from his days traveling the world, to finally becoming the WWE Heavyweight champion. This Sunday it is Eddie vs. JBL for the WWE Title, in a no disqualification match!

Singles Match

John Bradshaw Layfield vs. Rey Mysterio

In what can simply be described as a squash match, John Bradshaw Layfield takes on Rey Mysterio. This match starts out with Rey trying to use his quickness against JBL, only to get leveled with a power move. As JBL has the upper hand, he ends up just tossing Rey around the ring. JBL sends Rey flying off into the ropes with an irish whip, as Rey rebounds, he gets nailed with a big boot. As the match progresses, JBL doesn’t go for the sensible thing by pinning Rey, but continues to beat him down in the middle of the ring. The crowd get so heated that they almost jump the guardrail to mob JBL. Rey is almost able to beat JBL halfway through the match when he gets a couple good offensive moves in, but he makes the mistake of heading to the top rope. JBL cuts him off crotching him, then heads to the second turnbuckle. He nails the Last Call from the top rope on Rey! JBL slowly gets back up to his feet, covers Rey in a cocky manner, as the referee reluctantly counts the 1...2..., somehow Rey finds enough strength to kick out! Shocked, JBL gets back to his feet, and starts to argue with the referee that it was a three after all. As Rey slowly stumbles back to his feet, JBL goes running off the ropes, going for the Clothesline From Hell. Rey ducks JBL at the last second, sending him right into the referee! JBL gets back up to his feet and checks on the referee. Rey comes from behind nailing him with the dropkick. JBL falls on the middle rope as Rey nails the 6-1-9!

It isn’t enough to keep JBL down, so Rey goes for Dropping The Time, but JBL rolls out of the way. Rey lands on his feet, and comes running off the ropes. Only he ends up running right into the Clothesline From Hell! JBL doesn’t bother trying to wake up the referee, he rolls out of the ring, and grabs a steel chair. Back in the ring, JBL goes to work on Rey’s injured knees and back. Rob Van Dam comes out from the back to save Rey. The crowd go crazy as RVD gets the advantage over JBL. As RVD slides into the ring, JBL goes swinging at him with the chair. RVD ducks under, and then nails him with the Van Daminator! This then brings out The Dudley Boyz. Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley slide into the ring, and start double teaming RVD. They nail him with the 3-D! RVD goes rolling out of the ring. JBL gets back up to his feet. He tells The Dudley Boyz to hold RVD up. Bubba & D-Von pull RVD up to his feet allowing JBL to nail him with the Clothesline From Hell! The Dudley Boyz pull Rey up to his feet next. JBL runs off the ropes, and finishes him off with the Clothesline From Hell as well! After the beat down, JBL covers Rey, the referee slowly crawls over to make the count, giving him the win. Will this same thing happen to Eddie Guerrero in the No DQ match at Judgment Day? The other question would be, is Eddie even 100% after being attacked backstage earlier tonight? The odds are looking good for JBL for this Sunday…

Winner: John Bradshaw Layfield

[78%] [80%] [75%]

Overall Rating: 72%

“SmackDown!” scored a 6.04 rating.

Attendance level was 7512 people.

$300480 was made from ticket sales.

Edited June 2, 2004 by THIR13EN²

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Notes from 5.13.04 SD! Tapping

This was the last SmackDown! before Judgment Day. The Lawler Event Center wasn’t as packed, with attendance low the show was still very good. Just to note first off that there were two dark matches tonight, I arrived late and didn’t get to see the first one, it had two jobbers I’ve never seen before facing off in the ring. They did some excellent work, and got way over with the crowd.

Dark matches

Jobber def. Jobber

Mordecai def. Shannon Moore

It looks like Mordecai will be making his debut this Sunday at Judgment Day. I’m not sure if he’ll be involved in any kind of match, maybe a run-in during the Booker T/Undertaker match, who knows. Mordecai looks very strong in his match against Shannon Moore, he also go very over with the crowd.

It was then time for Velocity to start…

A couple notes during the SD! show. Kurt Angle got the most heat of the night out of all the heel talent, even though he didn’t wrestle. John Bradshaw Layfield & The Dudley Boyz were second with the most heat. Booker T as a heel is going to have to take work, as he still gets cheered a lot during his match, and during his entrance.

The Undertaker’s appearance had to have been the highest point of the night. The crowd went totally insane when Paul Bearer came walking out from behind the curtain backstage, then when Undertaker actually appeared in the ring was great.

The fans loved Eddie Guerrero, John Cena, & Rey Mysterio, who all happened to get a lot of pops from the crowd. Rob Van Dam didn’t however, even though I mark for him.

A big surprise after the cameras went off, JBL & The Dudley Boyz continued the beat down on both Rey & RVD in the ring, that is until The Undertaker came out for the second time in the night! JBL got out of dodge, but both The Dudley Boyz ended up getting laid out! It was a great send off for the crowd, sending the fans home happy.

Clip of the Night:

Edited June 2, 2004 by THIR13EN²

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Preview:

We are just a few days away from Judgment Day! What an event it is shaping up to be. It will surly be an explosive night in Los Angeles as headlining the PPV is John Bradshaw Layfield taking on WWE champion Eddie Guerrero in a huge no disqualification match. This feud has reached a boiling point, and things will definitely be off the hook for this one.

Not only that, but The Undertaker will be making an special appearance when he takes on Booker T. Ever sense getting drafted over to SmackDown!, Booker has felt out of place, he says he’s better then everyone on the roster, and he went from the RAW brand, to SD!, what he thinks is the “B” show. Will Booker be able to prove he’s better then Undertaker come this Sunday?

Matches Announced:

WWE HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE NO DQ MATCH

Eddie Guerrero © vs. John Bradshaw Layfield

Booker T vs. The Undertaker

WWE UNITED STATES TITLE MATCH

John Cena © vs. René Duprée

WWE CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

Chavo Guerrero vs. Matt Cappotelli ©

FOUR WAY WWE TAG-TEAM TITLES MATCH

Billy Gunn & Hardcore Holly vs. Charlie Haas & Rico © vs. Rikishi & Scotty 2 Hotty vs. The Basham Brothers

TAG-TEAM TABLES MATCH

Rey Mysterio & Rob Van Dam vs. The Dudley Boyz

Dawn Marie vs. Torrie Wilson

And

The In-Ring Debut Of, Mordecai!

Card Subject To Change

You won’t want to miss Judgment Day, coming LIVE from the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California.

Edited June 3, 2004 by THIR13EN²

[Gabriel]

I see two title changes on the horizon...yes, two.

[THIR13EN²]

WWE VELOCITY

DATE: Saturday, May 15th, 2004

VENUE: Lawler Event Center, Reno, Nevada

HOSTED BY: Bill DeMott & Josh Matthews

Velocity opens with the usual pyros display. Bill DeMott & Josh Matthews welcome us to the show, as they hype tomorrow night’s Judgment Day, which is coming live from the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. They talk about how Eddie Guerrero won’t be a 100% after being laid out this past Thursday night backstage. The question is who did it? Was it really John Bradshaw Layfield, even though he claims Eddie never made it to the parking lot to face him one-on-one, then proceeded to blame it on Eddie being to chicken to face him, that he never had the guts, and is trying to weasel his way out of their title match. In any case, Judgment Day is only a day away, and what an event it is shaping up to be.

Singles Match

Akio w/ Sakoda vs. Spike Dudley

This match has a lot of interferences on Sakoda’s part. Spike Dudley holds his own well during the match. Akio & Spike go back and forth for a good part of the match exchanging blows. Spike tries to end this early with a huge top rope tornado DDT, but Akio is able to kick out. Akio gets the upper hand on Spike, as he takes to the sky with some very innovative highflying moves. He goes up to the top rope, and nails the Dai Time! Akio hooks the leg, and covers, but Spike somehow kicks out. The crowd start up a “Spike” chant. Akio starts arguing with the referee while Sakoda comes into the ring to nail Spike with a roaring elbow, but Spike ducks. He dropkicks Sakoda, sending him to the outside of the ring. Akio then turns around right into the Dudley Dogg! Spike goes for the pin fall attempt, and picks up the victory.

Winner: Spike Dudley

[63%] [51%] [75%]

Video: a promotional video is shown hyping the debut of Kenzo Suzuki. This video shows Kenzo in the background, and the words, he’s a true warrior flashing in front of the screen.

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Singles Match

John Bradshaw Layfield vs. Rey Mysterio

In what can simply be described as a squash match, John Bradshaw Layfield takes on Rey Mysterio. This match starts out with Rey trying to use his quickness against JBL, only to get leveled with a power move. As JBL has the upper hand, he ends up just tossing Rey around the ring. JBL sends Rey flying off into the ropes with an irish whip, as Rey rebounds, he gets nailed with a big boot. As the match progresses, JBL doesn’t go for the sensible thing by pinning Rey, but continues to beat him down in the middle of the ring. The crowd get so heated that they almost jump the guardrail to mob JBL. Rey is almost able to beat JBL halfway through the match when he gets a couple good offensive moves in, but he makes the mistake of heading to the top rope. JBL cuts him off crotching him, then heads to the second turnbuckle. He nails the Last Call from the top rope on Rey! JBL slowly gets back up to his feet, covers Rey in a cocky manner, as the referee reluctantly counts the 1...2..., somehow Rey finds enough strength to kick out! Shocked, JBL gets back to his feet, and starts to argue with the referee that it was a three after all. As Rey slowly stumbles back to his feet, JBL goes running off the ropes, going for the Clothesline From Hell. Rey ducks JBL at the last second, sending him right into the referee! JBL gets back up to his feet and checks on the referee. Rey comes from behind nailing him with the dropkick. JBL falls on the middle rope as Rey nails the 6-1-9!

It isn’t enough to keep JBL down, so Rey goes for Dropping The Time, but JBL rolls out of the way. Rey lands on his feet, and comes running off the ropes. Only he ends up running right into the Clothesline From Hell! JBL doesn’t bother trying to wake up the referee, he rolls out of the ring, and grabs a steel chair. Back in the ring, JBL goes to work on Rey’s injured knees and back. Rob Van Dam comes out from the back to save Rey. The crowd go crazy as RVD gets the advantage over JBL. As RVD slides into the ring, JBL goes swinging at him with the chair. RVD ducks under, and then nails him with the Van Daminator! This then brings out The Dudley Boyz. Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley slide into the ring, and start double teaming RVD. They nail him with the 3-D! RVD goes rolling out of the ring. JBL gets back up to his feet. He tells The Dudley Boyz to hold RVD up. Bubba & D-Von pull RVD up to his feet allowing JBL to nail him with the Clothesline From Hell! The Dudley Boyz pull Rey up to his feet next. JBL runs off the ropes, and finishes him off with the Clothesline From Hell as well! After the beat down, JBL covers Rey, the referee slowly crawls over to make the count, giving him the win. Will this same thing happen to Eddie Guerrero in the No DQ match at Judgment Day? The other question would be, is Eddie even 100% after being attacked backstage earlier tonight? The odds are looking good for JBL for this Sunday…

Winner: John Bradshaw Layfield

[78%] [80%] [75%]

----COMMERCIAL----

Singles Match

Funaki vs. Mark Jindrak w/ Theodore Long

Mark Jindrak makes his entrance first, accompanied by Theodore Long. Once in the ring, Jindrak stands in front of a mirror set up in the corner of the ring, so he can watch himself flex. Long warms Jindrak up as Funaki comes out next to a big pop from the crowd. As Funaki goes to enter the ring, he’s jumped by Jindrak. Jindrak drags Funaki into the middle of the ring, and proceeds to beat down on him. Pretty much tossing him around like a rag doll. Long cheers Jindrak on at ringside during the match. Jindrak picks Funaki up in a body press, and tosses him over the top rope to ringside! The crowd boo Jindrak as he starts flexing for the crowd, showing off how built he is. While Jindrak is preoccupied, Funaki climbs to the top turnbuckle. When Jindrak finally turns, he’s nailed with a missile dropkick. Funaki tries a pin fall attempt a few times, but Jindrak is able to kick out. Jindrak fights back with Funaki, and finally nails him with the Mark of Perfection! He pins, and scores the win. Long climbs back into the ring, and holds Jindrak’s arm up in victory.

Winner: Mark Jindrak

[67%] [59%] [75%]

----COMMERCIAL----

2-on-1 Handicap Match

Booker T vs. Johnny Stamboli & Nunzio

Johnny Stamboli & Nunzio are waiting in the ring bandaged up still, after their match with The Undertaker last week. It should be an easy task for Booker T tonight, as his opponents are still injured. Booker makes  his entrance to boos from the crowd. Coming out caring his little bag full of his mystery dirt that will help him in his match with Undertaker this Sunday. Booker sets the bag carefully in the corner of the ring. The bell sounds, Booker doesn’t waist anytime as he jumps Stamboli. Nunzio attacks Booker, but ends up getting tossed over the top rope to ringside. This match continues with Booker beating down Stamboli in the corner of the ring. Nunzio slowly rolls back into the ring. Booker turns his attention to Nunzio, stomping on him while he’s down. Stamboli pulls himself back up to his feet and attacks Booker from behind. He sends Booker off into the ropes with an irish whip. Booker rebounds and nails Stamboli with a harlem sidekick. He goes for a quick cover, but Nunzio breaks the pin. Nunzio stomps on Booker a little, before Booker gets back to his feet, and clocks Nunzio in the side of the head with a back elbow. This sends Nunzio hard to the canvas. Booker quickly heads to the top turnbuckle, waiting for Nunzio to get back up to his feet. Once he does, Booker jumps, and nails him with a missile dropkick. He goes for a quick pin fall attempt, but it’s broken up by Stamboli.

This match continues with Booker getting the upper hand on both Nunzio & Stamboli. Booker nails Nunzio with the Book End, which takes him out of the match. Nunzio slowly rolls out to ringside, while Booker & Stamboli continue to brawl inside the ring. Booker kicks Stamboli in the stomach, forcing him to double over. He comes running off the ropes, and drops Stamboli with the Scissors Kick! Booker hooks the leg, and gets the win. The referee raises Booker’s arm in victory, that is until all the lights in the arena are shut off. The crowd go crazy as The Undertaker’s music hits! Booker gets a scared look on his face as smoke begins to bellow into the ring. He doesn’t want to stay around any longer as he goes jumping out of the ring, and hightailing it backstage. As he runs up the entrance way, he runs into Paul Bearer who slowly comes walking out from the back of the curtain. Booker slowly stumbles back into the ring. The Undertaker appears out of nowhere in the middle of the ring, standing behind Booker. Booker slowly backs up into Undertaker, he feels behind him, then slowly turns around. Undertaker gives Booker an evil look. Booker goes jumping out of the ring yet again, but this time exits by running through the crowd! The crowd cheer as Undertaker continues watching on from inside the ring.

Winner: Booker T

[75%] [69%] [81%]

----COMMERCIAL----

Video: a black screen with the words “He’s Coming…To Save Your Souls” is shown. We see Mordecai in the background looking up to the heavens. In a deep voices, Mordecai says that the Judgment Day is upon us.

Tag-Team Match

Billy Kidman & Paul London vs. The Basham Brothers

This match starts out with Billy Kidman & Danny Basham locking up in the ring. The two men battle back and forth for a few minutes, before they tag in their tag-team partners. Doug Basham & Paul London then lock up. Doug has more strength over London, so he ends up tossing him around the ring. He even goes for a chokeslam, but London is able to reverse it into a DDT. Kidman is tagged back into the match and tries to win the match early by hitting the BK Bomb, but it is blocked. The Basham Brothers double team both Kidman & London for a little while, before they set up for their double team finisher. London gets sent into the ropes with an irish whip, but as Danny & Doug set up for the Double Spinebuster, London nails a double dropkick instead. Kidman quickly heads up to the top turnbuckle, jumps, and nails Danny with a Shooting Star Press! Kidman goes for the pin, but as the referee is about to count the three, Doug drags him out of the ring, and nails him with a slapjack! The referee doesn’t see this. London heads up to the top turnbuckle, but gets cut off by Danny. Danny sets London up on his shoulders, as Doug heads up top. Doug jumps, catching London with a bulldog off of Danny’s shoulder in a sweet double team maneuver! Danny covers, and scores the 1...2...3 for the win. The Basham Brothers don’t waist anytime sticking around as they celebrate on their way to the back.

Winner: The Basham Brothers

[70%] [63%] [78%]

Video: a montage plays hyping Judgment Day. The theme is “Duality” by Slipknot. The Eddie Guerrero/John Bradshaw Layfield feud is recapped. We see clips from Eddie’s past, from his days traveling the world, to finally becoming the WWE Heavyweight champion. This Sunday it is Eddie vs. JBL for the WWE Title, in a no disqualification match!

Overall Rating: 62%

Edited June 3, 2004 by THIR13EN²

[THIR13EN²]

Joey Matthews Signs WWE Contract

It was announced earlier today that independent talent Joey Matthews had signed a 16 month development contract with the World Wrestling Entertainment. Matthews has been apart of Ohio Valley Wrestling for the past few months, as well as appearing numerous times on both Heat & Velocity. It is said that Matthews had a meeting with WWE’s vice president of talent relations John Laurinaitis earlier in the week to write out and finalizes the last little bit of the contract, before making it official. Matthews has impressed many backstage within WWE, and feel that this could be a very big step in his career.

Joey Matthews is a former Extreme Championship Wrestling superstar, who teamed alongside tag-team partner Christian York for a good portion of his career. Currently the 3PW Heavyweight champion after defeating Raven just a month ago. Matthews has appeared on countless other independent wrestling promotions around the world. He’ll be a great adition to the WWE roster, and we look forward to big things from this young up and coming superstar.

News & Rumors for 5.15.04

- Scott Steiner is said to be very angry with the WWE, and how they are handling his current contract with the company. The WWE creative team doesn’t have anything to offer Steiner storyline wise, and many backstage feel that his current condition is 50/50 in his old age. Steiner has met with Vince McMahon plenty of times to try to work out some kind of deal, but as it stands now, it looks as though the WWE might sit out his contract which expires at the end of the year.

- Ultimo Dragon will be returning from Japan this month. Many feel that Ultimo’s return to the orient did him some good. It’s unsure if WWE has anything planned for Ultimo among his return, we’ll just have to wait and see.

- The Kane/Lita storyline is rumored to last throughout the summer, possible ending at SummerSlam. As it stands right now Kane will take on Matt Hardy at next month’s RAW Pay-Per-View Bad Blood.

- Look for big things to be happening for the SmackDown! brand this summer. The Cruiserweight & Tag-Team divisions are said to be getting more of a push in the coming months. There are a few people backstage who feel the team of Billy Gunn & Hardcore Holly will work. New faces will be appearing in weeks to come, as well pushes for current under used talent for the Cruiserweight division.

- Luther Rains has been working programs with Spike Dudley at recent SmackDown! House Shows. He’s been getting praised for his skill, and we could see him make his in-ring debut possible as soon as this month.

- Mark Jindrak is said to be in-line for a push in the next couple of weeks. There is a mixed reaction with Jindrak’s teaming with Theodore Long, but it seems to be working. For the past several weeks Jindrak has been squashing talent on Velocity. Jindrak is currently sporting the “Mark of Perfection” gimmick, a gimmick used by Lex Luger in the past. We’ll have to wait and see where Jindrak’s character goes from here.

- Judgment Day is only a day away, and many are getting ready for what could turn out to be a very low pay-per-view buy rate. The event will be headlined by Eddie Guerrero & John Bradshaw Layfield in a match that will be for the WWE Heavyweight championship. A no disqualification stipulation was added by the WWE to milk the match for all it’s worth, and to possible get a few more buys.

[Gabriel]

I like the addition of Joey Matthews, as well as keeping Kane out of a Title match against Benoit.

[Guest Brahma Bull 2K3]

Great diary...this is motivating me for my upcoming one...

[THIR13EN²]

Preview:

It was announced by RAW General Manager Eric Bischoff that this week there would be a huge 20 Man Over-To-Top Rope Battle Royal with names like Shelton Benjamin, Randy Orton, Edge, Triple H, & many more competing, with the winner getting a spot in the main event at Bad Blood as #1 contender against World Heavyweight champion, Chris Benoit! All the top talent of RAW will be competing in this one match for the right to possible become the next champion of RAW, and the World!

This week we will find out what Lita’s answer for Kane is, yes or no? Last week Kane told Lita that she had one week to choose, or everyone she ever cared about and loved would start to disappear. Not only does Lita have to choose yes or no, but she’ll also be in one-on-one action against Trish Stratus.

If that’s not all, booked earlier this week, RAW GM Eric Bischoff signed a rematch for the World Tag-Team Titles. Batista & Ric Flair of Evolution will get a chance to recapture the titles they happened to lose to Chris Benoit & Edge just a few months ago. Not only will Edge be defended his World Tag-Team gold, but he’ll also be taking part in the big 20 Man Over-The-Top Rope Battle Royal.

Matches Announced:

WORLD TAG-TEAM TITLES REMATCH

Batista & Ric Flair vs. Chris Benoit & Edge ©

Lita vs. Trish Stratus

20 MAN OVER-THE-TOP ROPE BATTLE ROYAL

Chris Jericho, Christian, Edge, Garrison Cade, Grandmaster Sexay, Kane, Maven, Randy Orton, Rhyno, Shelton Benjamin, Triple H, the RAW brand debut of A-Train, and many more participants to be announced!!!

Card Subject To Change

All this and much, much more tonight, LIVE, on Spike TV!

[THIR13EN²]

DATE: Sunday, May 16th, 2004

VENUE: STAPLES Center, Los Angeles, California

HOSTED BY: Michael Cole & Tazz

The show opens with a video montage recapping the Eddie Guerrero/John Bradshaw Layfield feud over the WWE Title, all while the theme for Judgment Day, “Duality” by Slipknot, plays in the background. The video ends, and we head straight into the jam-packed STAPLES Center. A pyro display kicks off the show. The camera pans over the red hot crowd that’s on their feet. Michael Cole & Tazz welcome us to the SmackDown! brand pay-per-view. They talk about tonight’s big no dq main event between Eddie & JBL. Still no one has seen Eddie sense he was attacked last Thursday night on SmackDown!, so the question would be, will he even show up for tonight’s event, and will he be 100%? Cole & Tazz continue to ponder this question as we head into our first match of the night…

WWE Cruiserweight Title Match

Chavo Guerrero w/ Chavo Classic vs. Matt Cappotelli ©

Matt Cappotelli comes out first to a decent pop from the crowd. This is his first big pay-per-view event as he’ll be defending his Cruiserweight Title against the former champion Chavo Guerrero, in a rematch for the belt. Chavo Guerrero makes his entrance next accompanied by his father Chavo Classic. This match starts out with Chavo & Matt locking up in the ring. They exchange blows with Chavo getting the upper hand. Matt almost scores the early win with a roll-up, the same way he won the belt in the first place. The crowd go crazy. Chavo Classic tries to interfere, but the referee catches him, and bans him from ringside! Chavo is shocked, as his father is being ejected to the back. Before Chavo Classic is forced to return backstage, he hands something to Chavo, which the referee doesn’t see. Meanwhile Matt heads to the top turnbuckle, and catches Chavo with a huge flying cross body, but it isn’t enough to score the win. Chavo tries everything, but isn’t able to keep Matt down for the three count. The match continues with both men exchanging blows. Chavo goes for a Gory Bomb, but Matt somehow gets his foot on the bottom rope to break the count. Chavo flips out, rolls out of the ring, and grabs the CW Title. He goes to use it on Matt, but the referee grabs the belt out of his hands. As the referee hands it to the ring announcer, Chavo pulls a chain out of his boot, then nails Matt over the head! The crowd boo as Chavo drops the chain back into his tights, and covers Matt. The referee runs over, makes the count, and Chavo has recaptured the CW Title. Chavo grabs his belt and celebrates his victory.

Winner: Chavo Guerrero

[68%] [67%] [71%]

Backstage: Josh Matthews is standing outside Booker T’s locker room. All night strange noises have been coming from the room, and he hopes to get some kind of idea what these noises are from Booker himself. Josh knocks on the door, which quickly swings open. Booker comes walking out yelling like a wild man. Josh asks him how he feels about tonight’s match with The Undertaker? Booker tells Josh that he’s to busy to answer any of his question, and that he’s got to concentrate. He storms back into his room, slamming the door behind him!

Video: a promotional video is shown hyping the debut of Kenzo Suzuki. This video shows Kenzo in the background, and the words, he’s a true warrior flashing in front of the screen.

Backstage: Charlie Haas is shown taking a nap before the big fatal four way WWE Tag-Team Titles match that’s up next. The camera gets a close up of Haas’ face, and we see that he’s got make-up on. Miss Jackie & Rico are shown at the other end of the locker room laughing, as they hold little make-up containers in their hands. Haas wakes up, and asks if it’s time for their match yet? Rico tells Haas that it is, and tells him he looks beautiful. Haas gets discussed, and storms out of the room. Jackie & Rico can’t help but laugh, as they go chasing after Haas.

Four Way WWE Tag-Team Titles Match

Billy Gunn & Hardcore Holly vs. Charlie Haas & Rico © vs. Rikishi & Scotty 2 Hotty vs. The Basham Brothers

Rikishi & Scotty 2 Hotty make their entrance first, getting a decent pop from the crowd. Next is The Basham Brothers who get booed, and then Billy Gunn & Hardcore Holly who also get a decent pop from the crowd. Finally, Charlie Haas & Rico alongside Miss Jackie come out. Getting a huge pop from the crowd, and an even bigger one as Haas still has makeup on, and doesn’t know about it. After all four teams have entered the ring, the match starts. Billy & Rico go to lock-up, but Rico starts to butt bump with Billy, so he tags out to Hardcore. Hardcore doesn’t want anything to do with Rico, so he tries to tag out. That’s when all four teams jump down off the ring apron simultaneously! The crowd can’t help but laugh as Hardcore is forced to wrestle with Rico. The two go to lock-up, and Rico does the same thing he did to Billy. Hardcore isn’t going to have any of this, so he levels Rico with a stiff clothesline. Just to make sure Rico doesn’t try any more gay antics, Hardcore keeps him grounded. Rico isn’t able to get any offense, so he tags out to Haas. Haas & Hardcore lock-up, the two exchange blows, with Haas getting the upper hand. Doug makes the blind tag to Hardcore. Doug & Haas wrestle back and forth for a while, until Haas tags out to Scotty. Each team is able to score an advantage in the match. Billy & Hardcore almost score the win, when Billy nailed Danny with the Fame-Ass-Er! Scotty is able to break up the pin.

The Basham Brothers start to get the upper hand in the match when they nail Rikishi with a huge double spine buster! Scotty heads up to the top turnbuckle, but gets cut off. Danny sets Scotty up on his shoulders, while Doug heads up to the top rope, he jumps, and catches Scotty with a bulldog off Danny’s shoulders for a sweet double team maneuver! Jackie climbs up on the ring apron, distracting both Danny & Doug. Haas & Rico come from behind with a double roll-up, but both Danny & Doug kick out. Billy & Hardcore come into the match. Hardcore nails the Holycost on Rico, while Billy nails Haas with the One & Only! Billy goes for the pin fall attempt on Haas who is the legal man in the match. Rico is able to break it up just before the three. Hardcore ends up getting knocked down to the floor at ringside. Billy goes to attack Rico, but Rico grabs him, giving him a big kiss on the lips. Billy is shocked and stumbles right back into a german suplex pin from Haas! This allows Haas & Rico to score the win, and retain the titles. Jackie enters the ring with the belts, and hugs Rico. Haas sees himself on the titan-tron, and notices that he’s got paint on his face. He almost flips out, until Jackie jumps into his arms, and gives him a big kiss. Haas gets kind of happy, Rico runs up and tries to give him a kiss as well, but Haas storms out of the ring and hightails it backstage. Jackie & Rico go running after him, continuing the celebration.

Winner(s): Charlie Haas & Rico

[72%] [69%] [76%]

Backstage: Josh Matthews is standing by with Torrie Wilson. He asks Torrie about the match with Dawn Marie, before Torrie can answer, she’s interrupted by Kurt Angle who is wheeled up by his personal assistant Luther Rains. Angle gets very angry, and yells at Torrie that she is the main reason that he’s in this wheel chair today, and that he should have never tried to help her when Big Show was getting ready to toss her off the balcony. He tells her that tonight, he’s counting on it being her last night as a SmackDown! diva. Angle says that if Torrie doesn’t win her match tonight against Dawn Marie, she’ll be fired! Torrie is shocked at this announcement, and starts to cry while Angle is wheeled away.

Singles Match

Dawn Marie vs. Torrie Wilson

This match starts off with a lock up between both divas. Dawn Marie gets the upper hand at the start of the match. She even tries a few times to rip off Torrie’s top. This gets the crowd really involved. Torrie ends up fighting back by ripping off Dawn’s tights! Not Dawn has to wrestling in nothing but a thong. As Torrie celebrates, Dawn tackles her from behind. A catfight irrupts, and the two end up rolling around the ring for a few minutes. They even roll over the referee. Dawn pulls Torrie up by her hair, and tosses her across the ring. Dawn goes for a couple pin fall attempts, but Torrie is able to find away to kick out. Torrie starts to get the upper hand over Dawn. Torrie irish whips Dawn off into the ropes, and catches her with a DDT. She quickly hooks the leg, and gets the win. After the match, Torrie’s arm is raised in victory by the referee. Dawn comes from behind, and pulls the string on the back of her top. Torrie quickly covers her breasts, rolls out of the ring, and runs backstage. Dawn screams at Torrie, saying that it was payback.

Winner: Torrie Wilson

[59%] [78%] [18%]

Backstage: Paul Bearer & The Undertaker are shown standing in a dark room somewhere inside the STAPLES Center. Paul Bearer starts to laugh as he talks about the new kind of evil that’s arisen, and will emerge tonight in Mordecai. He then talks about Booker T thinking he’s better then Undertaker, and how untrue this is. Tonight Booker will be face-to-face with “The Dead Man”, the Undertaker, and he’ll rest in peace. The lights slowly fade out, leaving us in darkness.

Singles Match

Mordecai vs. Shannon Moore

Shannon Moore comes out from the back first, he’s a little worried about his match. That’s when all the lights in the arena go out. The crowd watch in amazement as Mordecai finally makes his debut. He comes out caring a bible-type book in one hand, and a scepter in the other. Making his way slowly down to the ring, taking his time, building the excitement. Mordecai climbs up on the ring apron, and takes off his hood, then his rob. Once he enters the ring, he knees in the corner to pray. Moore is in the opposite corner trying to figure out what his opponent is doing. The bell finally rings, as the two lock up. Mordecai uses a surprisingly large amount of strength. Moore tries everything to go up against Mordecai, but ends up getting tossed around the ring like a rag doll. A couple big moves performed by Mordecai, instead of going for the pin on Moore, and finishing the match, he pulls Moore to his feet, and tosses him head first into the corner turnbuckles. Moore ends up hitting his shoulder hard on the corner post, and falling outside of the ring! Mordecai doesn’t waist anytime as he exit’s the ring, pulls Moore to his feet once again, and sends him flying into the steel steps with an irish whip! Moore ends up flying over the steps. Nailing his knee pretty hard on the steel, he tries crawling away from Mordecai. Mordecai  pulls Moore to his feet, puts him on his shoulder, and sends him flying head first yet again into the corner post of the ring! Mordecai finally tosses Moore back into the ring, sets him up, and delivers a huge Crucifix Powerbomb! Mordecai crosses Moore’s arms, and pins him, taking a page out of Undertaker’s book. The referee makes the 1...2...3, and Mordecai wins his debut match. He exit’s the ring, and knees in front of his scepter to pray one last time, before heading to the back.

Winner: Mordecai

[60%] [64%] [71%]

Video: a montage showcases the feud between John Cena & René Duprée. Tonight Cena will defend his United States championship against René. This feud heated up when René busted Cena open a few weeks ago on SmackDown!, then put him through a table with a powerbomb. Last week these two battled again, and tonight, here at the STAPLES Center they will finally go one-on-one.

WWE United States Title Match

John Cena © vs. René Duprée

John Cena comes out doing a rap on René Duprée. The crowd go crazy, as they are on their feet for Cena. Cena enters the ring, and awaits his opponent. René comes out to nothing but boos from the crowd. He is leading his dog fifi to the ring with one hand, and has the French flag in his other. Once he makes it to the ring, he enters the ring waving his flag proudly as he’s continually booed by the crowd. A big “USA” chant starts up which starts to piss René off. The bell sounds as this match finally gets underway. Cena & René lock-up in the middle of the ring. The two go back and forth with the exchange of blows. Some nice mat wrestling, with René getting the upper hand over Cena. Cena nails René with a stiff running clothesline. This turns the tide in the match, with Cena getting the upper hand. Cena even tries to end the match early by going for his Throwback, but René reverses it into a cross body. René picks Cena up, and goes for Cena’s own finisher the F-U. Cena is able to slip up behind René and push him off into the ropes. René rebounds, and gets nailed with a powerslam. Cena gets up, mocking René, then goes for the five knuckle shuffle. René rolls out of the ring at the last second.

Cena chases after René, and the two begin to brawl at ringside. René gets the upper hand and sends Cena flying over the guardrail, into the crowd! Everyone goes crazy as Cena & René exchange blows. René drop-to-holds Cena into a steel chair, then drags him back to the ringside area. He then starts pulling things off the Spanish ring announcer’s table. Cena nails René with a low blow, and sets him up for the F-U. René fights his way out, and slips up behind Cena. The two exchange blows again, until René rolls Cena back into the ring. As Cena crawls to his feet, René grabs Cena’s chain from the corner of the ring behind the referee’s back. René goes to nail Cena, but Cena sees it coming and ducks. He ends up nailing the referee upside the head! As René stands over the referee’s fallen body, Cena has enough time to grab the French flag out of the corner of the ring. He turns, and smashes it across René’s back, busting it in half! Cena tosses the remains of the flag out of the ring, and sets René up. René slowly stumbles to his feet, and right into the F-U! Cena hooks the leg, the referee slowly crawls over, and makes the three count, giving Cena the win.

Winner: John Cena

[79%] [73%] [86%]

A limo comes pulling out from the backstage area, out onto the entrance way. The crowd boo as the limo driver opens the door of the limo, and John Bradshaw Layfield comes climbing out. JLB waves his hat at the crowd, saluting if you will. He makes his way down to the ring, and enters, being handed the microphone. A big “Eddie” chant starts, and JBL can’t help but smile and laugh. JBL says that, chanting for Eddie, is just like the Los Angeles crowd. They cheer the losers, and boo the winners. After shooting down the LA crowd for a while, he says that Eddie won’t show up tonight. He happened to know that Eddie wouldn’t, that’s why he went to Kurt Angle, and requested that the stipulation, if Eddie is counted out of their match, he’ll still lose the WWE Title! So later tonight, he’s going to make his way down to the ring, the referee is going to count to 10, and he’ll walk out of the STAPLES Center the new champion of SmackDown!. This doesn’t set over well with the crowd as they continue to boo JBL. JBL waves to the crowd as he exit’s the ring, climbs back into his limo, and heads backstage to get ready for the main event.

Tag-Team Tables Match

Rey Mysterio & Rob Van Dam vs. The Dudley Boyz w/ Paul Heyman

The Dudley Boyz with Paul Heyman come down to the ring first to nothing but boos from the crowd. They check out some of the tables that are set up at ringside. Four tables, one at each side of the ring are set, the rules are simple, the first member of a team, to put another member of the apposing team through a table wins. Rey Mysterio comes out next. He comes shooting out of nowhere, and runs down the entrance way. The crowd on their feet cheering. Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley stand ready in the ring challenging Rey to step into the ring with them. Rey stops, and waits for his partner. Rob Van Dam comes out to one of the biggest pops of the night. He makes his way down to the ring, taunting the crowd. Rey & RVD wait for a few minutes before sliding into the ring. The bell sounds, and this match is officially underway. Both teams exchange blows. Rey ends up getting tossed over the top rope by Bubba, while D-Von & RVD continue to exchange right and left hands. RVD gets the upper hand on D-Von, nailing him with a spinning heel kick. He goes running off the ropes, but Bubba catches his foot, tripping RVD in the ring. Bubba rolls back into the ring, and he and D-Von do some double teaming on RVD. They send RVD off into the ropes. As he comes rebounding off, they catch him with a double shoulder back toss. RVD lands hard on the canvas. Rey quickly jumps up on the ring apron. Bubba & D-Von turn at the same time Rey springboards into the ring, and nails both The Dudley Boyz with a double dropkick.

Rey continues to work on Bubba with quickness and highflying. Bubba finally gets the upper hand on Rey when he catches him flying through the air, as he goes for a flying cross body. Bubba tosses Rey up onto his shoulder, then tosses him up in the air, dropping Rey down head first on the top turnbuckle, giving him the snake-eyes. D-Von is tagged in, and goes to work on Rey’s mask. Rey tries to escape, but can’t. D-Von grabs a hold of Rey’s leg as he tries, this allows Rey to spin around, and nail him with the enzugiri. RVD is tagged in by Rey. RVD goes to work on both Bubba & D-Von. He then heads up to the top turnbuckle, but gets shoved off by Bubba. RVD goes crashing to the ground below, just barely missing a table! Rey gets dragged into the ring. Bubba scoop slams Rey in the middle of the ring. D-Von heads to the top turnbuckle, jumps, and nails Rey with a wazzup drop. Bubba & D-Von flip out, as Bubba pushes D-Von, and tells him to go get a table. This gets a small pop from the crowd. RVD grabs a steel chair at ringside, and nails D-Von with the Van Damninator on the outside of the ring! The crowd cheer. Bubba rolls out of the ring and starts beating down on RVD. He pulls RVD to his feet and tosses him right into the announcer’s able, head first.

The Dudley Boyz continue to beat down Rey in the ring. They nail him with the 3-B, then set up a table in the middle of the ring. This time they go for the 3-D, but Rey slides out of the ring. RVD comes flying off the top rope at this point, and nails D-Von with a back heel kick. Bubba jumps RVD again, he then goes to put him through the table with a powerbomb. Rey slides back into the ring, and pushes the table out of the way. RVD gets nailed with the powerbomb. Rey goes to work on Bubba, but Bubba just tosses him over the top rope. Rey happens to land on the ring apron, springboard back into the ring, and catch Bubba with a DDT. Rey & RVD lay D-Von out on a table in the middle of the ring. RVD heads up to the top turnbuckle, and taunts the crowd before jumping for the 5 Star Frog Splash! D-Von rolls out of the way at the last second, as we see RVD go crashing through the table! The referee lets the match continue, as RVD put himself through the table, not one of his opponents. Bubba irish whips Rey into the ropes, as Rey rebounds, he gets caught with a spear. Bubba pulls Rey to his feet, and nails him with the Bubba Bomb! RVD tries to fight back, but ends up getting nailed with the 3-D! D-Von rolls out of the ring and grabs another table. The Dudley Boyz set up a table in the middle of the ring, then go to put Rey through a table with a top rope powerbomb. Bubba has Rey set up, that is until Rey nails Bubba with a top rope hurricanrana instead. Bubba is sent flying and goes crashing through the table! The bell rings as RVD attacks D-Von, nailing him with a clothesline that sends him falling to ringside. Rey & RVD have surprisingly won the match over The Dudley Boyz.

Winner(s): Rey Mysterio & Rob Van Dam

[89%] [86%] [92%]

Video: “Duality” by Slipknot plays as a montage airs recapping the Booker T/Undertaker feud. It all starts with the SmackDown! after the draft lottery. Booker slowly starts to change after being traded to what he claims is the minor leagues, or the “B” show of the WWE. He says he’s better then everyone on the roster, including The Undertaker. This leads to a confrontation between both men leading up to tonight’s match.

Singles Match

Booker T vs. The Undertaker w/ Paul Bearer

Booker T comes out first with his little bag in hand. He enters the ring, and places it very carefully in the corner of the ring, making sure nothing happens to it. The lights then go out in the arena for the second time tonight. Fire ignites the entrance way, as Paul Bearer comes walking out from the back caring his urn. The Undertaker follows close behind, slowly making their way to the ring. Booker watches as Undertaker enters the ring. It’s finally come down to this match. Booker has a scared look on his face, as he prepares to go one-on-one with “The Dead Man”. The bell finally rings as these two lock-up in the middle of the ring. Undertaker gets the upper hand and pushes Booker back into the corner. Booker is shocked with how much strength Undertaker has. Booker takes his mysterious bag, and begins to rub it all over his body, like it will repel the Undertaker. Booker & Undertaker lock-up in the middle of the ring again, this time Booker gets the upper hand, but only because he pokes Undertaker in the eyes behind the referee’s back. Booker has the upper hand from this point on. He goes to work on Undertaker’s back and legs. Booker heads up top, and nails a huge missile dropkick. It just isn’t enough to score the win over Undertaker.

Booker continues the assault on Undertaker. While the Undertaker is down, Booker even teases the spinaroonie, but doesn’t perform it to piss off the crowd. The crowd book Booker, and he’s got nothing but a smile on his face. This is when Undertaker sits up, shocking Booker. Booker tries to keep Undertaker down, but he won’t. He irish whips Undertaker off into the ropes. As Undertaker rebounds, he nails a huge flying clothesline. Undertaker sits up again, this time stocking Booker. Booker slowly pulls himself up on the ropes, and stumbles right into the Chokeslam! Undertaker goes for the cover, but Booker somehow kicks out at the last second. Undertaker pulls Booker to his feet, and sets him up on his shoulder, going for the snake-eyes, but Booker is able to slip up behind him, and shove him into the corner, only the referee is in between. Booker ends up pushing Undertaker right into the referee, squashing him in the corner. The referee goes down hard as Undertaker stumbles right back into the Book End! Booker hooks the leg, but there is no referee to make the count.

At this point in the match, Mordecai is seen watching the match from the entrance way. Booker goes to the corner and grabs his bag of dirt. Undertaker slowly pulls himself up on the ropes, and happens to notice Mordecai. The two have a stare down, with Undertaker giving a strange look. Booker attacks Undertaker from behind, but Undertaker doesn’t move, he slowly turns around, and grabs Booker by the throat. This is when Booker uses the dirt in the bag as a weapon, throwing it in Undertaker’s face! It turns out that powder was in the bag the whole time. Undertaker is a little disoriented, while Booker comes running off the ropes, and goes for the Scissors Kick, but Undertaker moves at the last second. Booker is shocked the powder didn’t work. Undertaker grabs Booker by the throat, and nails a huge Chokeslam. He continues to watch Mordecai throughout the match. Undertaker continues to beat down on Booker, even nailing him with the Last Ride. Finally, Undertaker sets Booker up for the Tombstone. Before Undertaker hit’s the move, he watches Mordecai, points to him, and finishes Booker off! Undertaker crosses Booker’s arms as the referee slowly makes the three count. Mordecai & Undertaker don’t take their eyes off one another, until finally Mordecai slowly exits to the back.

Winner: The Undertaker

[82%] [97%] [72%]

Video: a montage plays hyping the main event Eddie Guerrero vs. John Bradshaw Layfield for the WWE Heavyweight championship in a no disqualification match. “Duality” by Slipknot plays as the video montage recaps the feud between both men. Everything is on the line, who will be walking out of the STAPLES Center champion after tonight?

WWE Heavyweight Title No DQ Match

Eddie Guerrero © vs. John Bradshaw Layfield

John Bradshaw Layfield comes riding out in his limo for the second time tonight. This time he’s ready for his match. The limo driver opens the door, and he climbs out waving the crowd, only the crowd is booing him. JBL makes his way down to the ring, once inside he patiently waits for his opponent, with a big smile on his face. Eddie Guerrero’s music hits, but no one comes out. JBL tells the referee to start counting him out. Eddie’s music hits again, but this time he comes out from the back bandaged up. The crowd cheer Eddie as he slowly enters the ring with JBL. JBL goes crazy, because Eddie isn’t supposed to be there. He doesn’t even wait for the bell to ring, jumping Eddie in the corner of the ring! The bell sounds as JBL continues the beat down. Eddie tries to fight back, but is still to injured. JBL rips the WWE Heavyweight Title off from around his waist, and goes to smash it over his head. Eddie ducks the title shot, kicks JBL in the corner, and tosses him over the top rope to ringside. Eddie grabs the WWE Title and raises it in the air. He does a quick celebration before rolling out of the ring, and brawling with JBL at ringside. The two battle back and forth. Eddie goes to irish whip JBL into the steel steps, but JBL is able to reverse. He ends up nailing the steps back first! JBL taunts the crowd getting some more heat, before going back to work on Eddie.

JBL pulls Eddie to his feet, and goes to toss him into the corner post, only Eddie reverses. He ends up nailing the corner post head first! Eddie pulls JBL to his feet, and rolls him into the ring. He heads to the top turnbuckle, but JBL cuts him off by clipping the ropes. Eddie gets crotched, so JBL heads up top as well. JBL nails the Last Call from the top rope! He tries for a pin fall attempt, but Eddie kicks out. JBL rolls out of the ring, grabs a steel chair, and rolls back inside. He sets Eddie up, nailing him upside the head once he gets back up to his feet. At this point in the match, Eddie busted from ear-to-ear, and begins to bleed all over the place. Losing a great deal of blood, Eddie’s energy begins to drain. JBL proceeds to rip off Eddie’s bandages, and work on his injured back! A few more pin fall attempts, but JBL still isn’t able to keep Eddie down for the three count. JBL begins to get frustrated and starts to argue with the referee about not counting fairly. Eddie tries to fight back with JBL, but still is to weak. JBL irish whips Eddie off into the ropes, and nails him with a big boot. While Eddie works on pulling himself up on the ropes, JBL pulls the top turnbuckle off in the corner.

JBL goes over to Eddie, but Eddie kicks JBL in the stomach. Eddie starts fighting back with a few chops to the chest and right hands. JBL knees Eddie in the stomach, then comes running off the ropes for the Clothesline From Hell. Eddie ducks at the last second. JBL turns around getting nailed with more chops to the chest. Eddie has gotten his second wind in the match, and surprisingly enough with all the blood loss he has sustained. He nails JBL with multiple suplexes, then heads up top. Eddie jumps, but JBL rolls out of the way at the last second. Eddie & JBL slowly get back up to their feet. JBL runs and clotheslines Eddie and himself over the top rope to ringside. Eddie grabs the belt, as he pulls himself up to his feet. JBL goes running at Eddie, but ends up taking the title shot instead! JBL has now been busted open. Eddie lays JBL on the announcer’s table. He then sets up for a powerbomb, but JBL reverses, back tossing Eddie from one table to the other, sending him crashing through it! The crowd is shocked. JBL drags Eddie back into the ring where he sets up for the Clothesline From Hell. He comes running off the ropes, but misses it yet again. Eddie grabs the steel chair, and cracks it over JBL’s skull! He lays JBL on top of the chair, then heads up to the top rope, nailing the Frog Splash! Eddie hooks the leg, as the referee makes the three count, retaining the title. The referee helps Eddie to his feet, hands him the title belt, then raises his arm in victory. The crowd are on their feet cheering as Eddie celebrates his win, bloody and beaten, but still able to pull it off.

Winner: Eddie Guerrero

[87%] [91%] [79%]

Overall Rating: 75%

“Judgment Day” got a 1.60 buy rate.

Attendance level was 16955 people.

$4000000 was made from ppv revenue.

$1017300 was made from ticket sales.

Edited June 6, 2004 by THIR13EN²

[Gabriel]

Like the build-up for Mordecai Vs Undertaker, and am hoping that you will not pursue WWE's option of doing Eddie/JBL II.

[Guest LilJoeyPez]

Awesome stuff. Liking the upcoming Mordecai vs. Undertaker feud

[THIR13EN²]

thanks for the replies guys, I've been taking it easy today so that I wouldn't run out of ideas for the diary. I hope you all enjoyed Judgment Day, there are some big changes set to happen in the next couple weeks (in game time). I'll be working on RAW a little tonight, and the rest of tomorrow, so you can possible expect that up by later tomorrow night, or Tuesday morning. If ANYONE has any comments or suggestions, please let me know, it will be great appreciated.

[THIR13EN²]

Notes from 5.16.04 “Judgment Day”

Just got back from Judgment Day, which was a SmackDown! brand only Pay-Per-View. The STAPLES Center was sold out. There were a lot of advertising for WrestleMania 21, which would be the next time WWE would return to the arena, next year. The arena filled up fast, just glade I arrived earlier in the day to make sure I could get a parking spot.

The crowd was red hot once the show got underway. Eddie Guerrero, John Cena, & The Undertaker all got the most cheers of the night. Booker T & John Bradshaw Layfield ended up getting the most heat. René Dupree & The Dudley Boyz were a tie with how much heat they got.

One of the best matches of the night was the tag-team tables match, which got way over with the crowd. There were a lot of people that cheered for The Dudley Boyz when they started using the tables. Rey Mysterio & Rob Van Dam made a great team, and got way over with the crowd.

Mordecai got a mixed reaction from the crowd in his in-ring debut against Shannon Moore. When he showed up halfway through the Booker T/Undertaker match, he started to get a little more heat. It will be fun to see what the WWE does with him in the weeks to come.

After the cameras stopped rolling, Eddie Guerrero had to be helped backstage by trainers when he bladed himself to deep during the main event with John Bradshaw Layfield.

A little note, a few familiar faces were seen backstage visiting with old friends. Diamond Dallas Page was seen with his wife Kimberly Page hanging out, Sean “X-Pac” Waltman was hanging with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. And finally Eddie Guerrero & Rey Mysterio were visiting with good friend and current TNA superstar Konnan.

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