WWE Raw 2005: The New Era

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**Little warning to some: Don't expect much in type of Matches written up, sorry can't get into that part of it much so will be very brief if much at all, but expect to hopefully see lots of promos written out in full, and luckily some exciting storylines. Also this is posted elsewhere by myself, so not to be confused of ripping anyone off, lol.**

Small Backstory:

Unknowingly to fans, before Wrestlemania had even aired, Vince McMahon had plans to split up both Raw and Smackdown even more. After a late night meeting, it was announced that on the morning after Wrestlemania, both shows will be run as a individual Promotion. This meant that both shows will be run seperately, sorting out their own rosters and finances, as well as each setting up their own pay per views should they so wish any. It also meant no draft after Wrestlemania, and if either Smackdown or Raw wanted to hire someone off the other roster, they would have to wait until their contract ran out and offered them a chance to join their show.

WWE Raw would be run by Owner Vince McMahon and wife Linda McMahon, while WWE Smackdown! would be run and owned in partnership by hs children, Shane & Stephanie McMahon.

WWE Wrestlemania (Raw):

Edge won the Money In The Bank Ladder Match

Undertaker def. Randy Orton

Trish Stratus def. Christy Hemme

Kurt Angle def. Shawn Michaels

Batsista def. Triple H (To win World Heavyweight Championship)

This is the story of WWE Raw, as owned by Vince and Linda, and put in my hands as the new Head Writer of Raw. My ideas were to try and bring a bit more of the entertainment side to the show, with a slightly dark edge about it I had an idea of bringing in. My vision, to bring back the good old days of the late 1990's, when Hell broke loose, the unknowing could happen, and the unbelievable was seen, but who knows if that could happen again.

Roster:

** = Injured

Blue = Face

Red = Heel

MAIN EVENTERS:

Batista

Chris Benoit

Chris Jericho

Shawn Michaels

Triple H

UPPER MID:

**Eugene

Kane

Shelton Benjamin

William Regal

Christian

Edge

Gene Snitsky

**Randy Orton

MIDCARDERS:

Christy Hemme

**Lita

Marty Jannetty

Matt Hardy

Rhyno

Stacy Keibler

Tajiri

The Hurricane

Val Venis

Victoria

Maven

Molly Holly

Muhammad Hassan

Robert Conway

Simon Dean

Sylvain Grenier

The Coach

Trish Stratus

Tyson Tomko

LOWER MID:

Rosey

**Steven Richards

Chris Masters

Garrison Cade

Viscera

OPENERS:

Anthony Michaels

Boyce LeGrande

Charlie Davidson

James Hendrix

Vanessa Harding

Lana Star

The Stro

MANAGERS:

Khosrow Daivari (Muhammad Hassan)

Ric Flair (Triple H)

AUTHORITY FIGURE:

Eric Bischoff

Vince McMahon

PERSONALITY:

Candice

Darren Drozdoff

Hillbilly Jim

Linda McMahon

Mick Foley

Tommy Dreamer

ANNOUNCERS:

Jim Ross

Jerry Lawler

Lillian Garcia

INTERVIEWERS:

Marc Lloyd

Maria Kanellis

Todd Grisham

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WWE Raw Preview

Live from Texas

April 4th 2005

Just 24 hours ago the biggest pay per view in the business today was held, Wrestlemania 21. What will be the outcome of the amazing night of action we witnessed?

The New World Heavyweight Champion Batista will be in the arena. What will he have to say about last night, his defeat of former champion Triple H and the future he has in his hands?

Also, while the new champ will be there, what will Triple H have to say 24 hours after losing the title he holds most precious to him. Can the Game claim anything out of his defeat last night?

Chris Jericho will be hosting a very special Highlight Reel, and his guest will be none other than winner of the Money In The Bank Ladder Match Edge. Will the Money In The Bank take his chance tonight?

After an amazing match and defeat at the hands of Smackdowns Kurt Angle, Shawn Michaels will be in his home town to give his thoughts about another amazing Wrestlemania match he was involved in.

All this plus Muhammad Hassan is scheduled to be in action after the beating he took last night at the hands of the Immortal Hulk Hogan, we have an eight man tag team match on Raw, also a Diva's tag team match up as well as a Huge tag team match with Shelton Benjamin and Chris Benoit teaming up to face Christian and Tyson Tomko.

And finally, we have some footage from what took place after Wrestlemania as Randy Orton lost to The Undertaker.

Tune in this Monday Night at 9pm to see an amazing night of WWE Raw live from Texas. A night when anything can happen in the WWE!

Confirmed Matches:

8 Man Tag Team Match:

La Resistance/Maven & Simon Dean vs Hurricane & Rosey/William Regal & Tajiri

Tag Team Match:

Shelton Benjamin / Chris Benoit vs Tyson Tomko / Christian

Diva's Tag Team Match:

Christy Hemme / Stacy Keibler vs Trish Stratus / Molly Holly

**Raw will be right up as ready to post**

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WWE Raw

Live From Texas

Monday 4th April 2005

Attendance: 11,877

TV Audience: 1,219,194

End of a Legend

As the show started, a video aired of Randy Orton losing to The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 21. It ends with Orton walking backstage holding his head in his hands after the match.

As the video ended, some words came over the screen.

"On Sunday April 3rd 2005, at 10.41pm. The Legend Killer.... DIED!"

OR: 61.3%

The clip ended as the credits rolled and we are live from Texas. The camera zoomed around the fans before we are welcomed by our Raw hosts, Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross.

JR: "We are just 24 hours off the biggest event of the year, Wrestlemania 21, and folks welcome to Raw. What an amazing night we had King, we crowned a new World Champion!"

King: "That's right JR, last night the Game, the master of this ring was beaten by the man he trained, the man he treated like his own brother, Batista. Not only that, but Edge won the money in the bank match, and he now gets a shot at Batista somewhere down the line!"

JR: "Exactly King, Batistas won the slobberknocker of a match last night, we saw six of the best superstars in this company give their heart, their soul, their sweat, blood and tears and Edge was the man who was able to climb the ladder and earn himself a title shot down the line."

King: "But the question has to be asked, when will Edge take that title shot? Will he challenge Batista tonight after a brutal encounter with Triple H? Or maybe he will wait until Wrestlemania next year JR!"

JR: "Well whatever he chooses, we will certainly be interested in what he has to say tonight because he is Chris Jericho's guest on the Highlight Reel later on tonight. **Batista's theme kicked in around the arena** Well folks, it's time to hear from our NEW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!"

A New Era!

As Batista's theme played, out walked the newly crowned WWE World Heavyweight Champion. He stood at the top of the ramp and walked to either side of the stage area wearing a suit and raised his newly won belt. He then made his way down to the ring and climbed inside still clutching his belt. He climbed all four corners and raised the belt for the fans before being handed a mic from Lillian Garcia through the ropes.

Batista: "Last night, on the biggest stage, on the biggest night in history, I played the Game, AND WON! **POP** Last night a dream became a reality, a chance was given to me when I won the Royal Rumble to face off against either of the two Champions, either Raw's Triple H, or Smackdown's JBL. I knew right away who I wanted to face, I could have gone to Smackdown and faced JBL, but what would that have achieved? You see as the Legend himself Ric Flair always says, to be the man, you have to beat the man, and everyone knows that the man who has dominated this business for the past few years has been Triple H. I knew that if I wanted to make an impact in this company, if I wanted to show how good I knew I was then I would have to face the very best this company had, and that was Triple H right here on Raw which is where I stayed. Now although I beat Triple H **POP** I still respect him, after all he hasn't been ten times World Heavyweight Champion for nothing. He dominated this company more than anyone else in the history of this business. But, in the end Hunter, it comes down to what you started, it is all about Evolution. It was time to pass the torch on to the next man in line, and after Randy Orton left and the way you treated him when he became the youngest World Heavyweight Champion, I knew somewhere down the line that if I was given a chance to win that belt, then you would be standing in my way. Triple H, you may have started Evolution, but now Evolution has taken you over. I am the World Heavyweight Champion, I am now the man with a target on his back, and let me tell you it feels good to be wearing this belt around my waist, just how I knew it would be when I watched you and the way you did everything you could to keep this title. Triple H, it's time for you to move on, because there is no chance you are gonna get this title back off me now!"

OR: 65.6%

Not So Fast!

'Its time to play the Game' started up, as Batista dropped the mic down to his side, and moved his head sideways looking up the ramp as out walked the former Champion, Triple H in a suit alongside Ric Flair. The two made their way down the ramp and climbed in the ring as Batista stood in the corner, waiting to see what was gonna happen. Flair moved over and grabbed a mic as Triple H and Batista looked at each other. Flair handed the mic to Triple H as he stood still with eye to eye contact with Batista.

JR: "The former champion is going face to face with Batista here, look at the intensity in Triple H's eyes!"

HHH: "I was sat backstage, listening to your speech, listening to you go on and on about how you are the new World Heavyweight Champion. Well listen to me Dave, last night was a fluke, you got lucky, you know it, these idiots know it and everyone watching knows it. Last night I didn't lose, last night I was robbed of my title by that pathetic General Manager Eric Bischoff. He pushed you, he persuaded you to stay on Raw, to face me at Wrestlemania. And you listened to him, you didn't just listen to him but you actually believed all the hype and garbage he was coming out with about how good you are, how you should be the World Champion, and how you should stay on Raw and face The Game. You never listened to the man who made you did you? You never listened to me, I made you Dave, I brought you into Evolution because I knew you were the future of this business, I knew you could get the job done, but I knew you weren't ready yet. You still aren't, you got extremely lucky last night, I mean for one thing, you should have been disqualified when you laid your hands on the legend Ric Flair. But you know what hurts the most? You know what's the pain I am feeling, is that someone I thought was a friend, someone I thought was more like a brother to me, would stab me in the back, coz that's what you did. You think because you got lucky last night that you are now the centrepiece of attention around here? This is the first time you have held that belt, and I plan on making it the last time. I am the ten times, LISTEN TO ME DAVE TEN TIMES, World Heavyweight Champion, do you know what that means. I have seen them all, the Foleys, The Austins, The Rock, Shawn Michaels **POP**, I have seen them all come, and I have seen them all go, and who is left in this ring at the very end? I AM! You see Dave, you are just like all the rest, you won't last against The Game, I beat them all and tonight, I want a rematch. That's right, me and you once more, Batista vs Triple H 2, only this time the belt will be back where it belongs, around my waist, and you Dave, you will just be another forgotten man who fell at Triple H's Greatness."

OR: 81.9%

A Huge Rematch Tonight!

'Im Back' started up and out walked to the top of the ramp in his trademark black suit, Eric Bischoff. He stood at the top and held a mic in his hand.

Eric: "Triple H, once more you come out here and act like you run this place. Well I've got a shock for you Hunter, YOU DON'T! I am the General Manager of Raw, I make the matches, and I make all the decisions around here not you. Now as regards to your rematch tonight against our NEW World Heavyweight Champion Batista, well I am gonna do something I don't normally do. I am gonna ask the fans, so tonight in that very ring, do all you wanna see Batista defend his belt against Triple H in a rematch? **HUGE POP** Well the people have spoken I think, but I first need to check with someone else, so Batista, tonight are you willing to put that title you just won 24 hours ago on the line against the man you beat at Wrestlemania 21, Triple H?"

Batista stands in the ring looking at Eric Bischoff holding his belt, he moves the belt in front of his body and looks down at it, he then lifts the mic to his face as he turns his head to look at Triple H, and gives off a wry smile.

Batista: "Eric, it will be my pleasure to defend this title tonight, and once more beat Triple H to show that I am the Evolution of this business!"

Triple H loses it a bit as well as Ric Flair who rips off his jacket and throws it down.

Eric: "So tonight it will be, Triple H taking on Batista in a rematch for the World Heavyweight Championship!"

JR: "Bah gawd! Tonight, tonight everyone, we are gonna see Triple H vs Batista Rematch!"

King: "What an announcement by Eric Bischoff, you know that's the first thing he's done right in his career!"

Batista's theme played as Triple H and Ric Flair climbed out the ring and walked back up the ramp looking down at Batista who raised the belt in the air looking up at Triple H as we headed to our first commercial break.

OR: 80.4%

AD BREAKS

JR: "Welcome back folks, and as you heard before the break, tonight we are gonna see Triple H take on the new World Heavyweight Champion Batista, and it's LIVE here on Raw!"

King: "That's right JR, tonight is a rematch from last night at Wrestlemania, and I believe that we are gonna witness a piece of wrestling history when the champion only had the belt for 24 hours!"

JR: "Well I think Batista has the advantage, he beat Triple H last night and I firmly believe I tell you, I firmly believe that Batista will still be champion at the end of the night. But folks, coming up now we have a eight man tag team match, and this is sure to be a great match up!"

Eight Man Tag TeamMatch:

La Resistance/Maven & Simon Dean vs Hurricane & Rosey/William Regal & Tajiri

Tajiri pinned Simon Dean after hitting a kick to the head knocking him out, as he ran into Robert Conway by accident who helped cost his team the match.

Winners: Hurricane & Rosey/William Regal & Tajiri

MR: 63.1%

MQ: 66.8%

OR: 63.4%

America's Legend Is A Disgrace

Backstage we found Maria stood by with Muhammad Hassan and Khosrow Daivari.

Maria: "Mr Hassan, last night at Wrestlemania you were upstaged by a Wrestling Legend, do you have anything to say about what took place?"

Hassan: "Do I have anything to say? I come here to voice my concerns and once again, this country, this place disgraces the honour of Arab Americans. Firstly, that I have to come here, to this place they call Texas, a place built on the greedy businessmen on the back of my home people. This place is a rich state but only because of the oil that my fellow Arab Americans help pump into this country."

Maria: "But, Texas is a beautiful state, and...!"

Hassan: "And nothing, why are you even here? I asked for time to voice my concerns and I get this typical stereotypical American woman who can't even finish her sentences. You are just like every American woman, DUMB. Listen up, last night was a travesty in this company, last night an American Legend interfered in my plans to make an impact at Wrestlemania. Well tonight, my opponent will face the impact even more than last night, tonight I shall show the world that Muhammad Hassan is going to show what he thinks of this racist county. Now get out of my way!"

Daivari starts screaming at Maria in Arabic before he pushes Maria out of the way as both Hassan and Daivari walk off leaving Maria stood there holding a mic.

OR: 74.6%

JR: "The audacity of that man, how dare he insult the wonderful state of Texas. But I have to feel sorry for his opponent next, it looks like Muhammad Hassan is on a mission!"

King: "I think we may need a doctor out here in a few minutes!"

JR: "Folks, we are all set for action, let's goto the ring."

James Hendrix vs Muhammad Hassan w/ Daivari

Hassan picked up an easy win with a camel cluth and a submission.

After the match, Muhammad Hassan put Hendrix in the Camel Clutch once more as Daivari screamed into Hendrix's face as he blacked out from the pain. Suddenly, the place popped big time as music kicked off around the arena. 'I am a Real American' started up and out walked in red and yellow, the Immortal Hulk Hogan. The place almost took the roof off as Hogan ran down to the ring as Hassan released the hold and both he and Daivari went to attack Hogan, but once again for the 2nd night running Hogan took the advantage. He sent Hassan over the top rope, and set Daivari up with a shot to the ropes followed by a big boot sending the Manager down. Hogan raised his hand to his ear before he ran to the ropes and hit a big legdrop on Daivari before he moved over and checked on James Hendrix as Hassan dragged Daivari out of the ring. Hassan helped Daivari up the ramp as he pointed down at Hogan who looked on. Hogan's theme played once more as we saw a shot of Hassan's furious look of anger on his face as we headed to a break.

Winners: Muhammad Hassan

MR: 35.4%

MQ: 60.8%

OR: 41.3%

AD BREAK

Slam Of The Week

As we returned from the break, we saw a video of Slam of the Week. It showed clips of Edge climbing the ladder and capturing the briefcase at Wrestlemania 21 to win the contract and face the WWE World Heavyweight Champion down the line.

OR: 62.6%

Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel! Guest: Edge

After the video, we see the ring set out for the Highlight Reel and inside we see Chris Jericho as pyros explode to welcome us back.

Jericho: "Welcome to Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel **POP** I am your ever most handsome host, the King of Ayatollah, Chris Jericho **pop** And tonight folks, we have a special guest, we have someone who last night beat five other men including myself to win a prize, in a match that I thought of myself. I am of course talking about the Money In The Bank Match, and tonight welcome my special guest, the man who has a chance to face the World Heavyweight Champion down the line whenever he wants to, EDGE!"

Edge's theme started up as smoke poured around the entrance area as out walked the Number #1 Contender. He stood carrying the briefcase he grabbed last night as he went to either corner of the entrance ramp and played to the fans before he made his way down to the ring and climbed inside. He picked up a mic on the stool placed inside as Jericho sat down on the other.

Jericho: "Now Edge, last night you won the chance to face the World Champion whenever you wanted, and I'm sure the question on everyone's lips is when do you plan on facing the World Champion?"

Edge: "I suppose you think I should face him tonight, get it over with eh Chris? Well your wrong, you see this contract inside this briefcase gives me the one chance I have been waiting for, the one moment in my defyning career where I can achieve something that even you can't do, and that is become the World Heavyweight Champion!"

Jericho: "Well if I were you Edge, I'd take the opportunity with both hands, coz we both know you don't have it in you to beat Batista. I mean I have faced The Animal, and he is one of the toughest men in this company today, after all he did beat Triple H **POP** And maybe your swiss cheese brain don't remember this Edge, but I was the first, THE FIRST EVER Undisputed Heavyweight Champion."

Edge: "Oh I remember it all right, but you see there's a difference between me and you Chris. Unlike you, once I win that belt, I won't ever lose it to ANYONE!"

Jericho: "You know, ever since you returned to the company, every since you came back you have done nothing but whine and moan about how you are being held down, not getting your chance. What do you people think? If you think Edge is nothing more than a crybaby then give me a Crybaby chant?"

After Jericho says that, the whole arena starts up a crybaby chant aimed at Edge.

Jericho smiles as he plays to the fans not seeing Edge behind getting ready. As Jericho turns back he gets a shot to the head from Edge's briefcase which sends him to the ground. Edge then picks up a stool from in the ring and smashes it over the back of Jericho who is slowly getting back up and crashes over him as it breaks up and send Jericho face first to the mat unconciouss. Edge stands above with a dazed look in his eyes before he grabs his briefcase and climbs out the ring to some heat from the fans as he makes his way up the ramp as medical staff rush down to the ring to check on Jericho.

OR: 85.0%

Slam Of The Week

We see footage of Shawn Michaels tapping out to Kurt Angle at Wrestlemania 21, before making his way out the ring and backstage to a standing ovation from the fans.

JR: "Folks, you just saw moments from last night, an amazing match. A match everyone had been waiting for in the history of this company! It was Kurt Angle who was the victor, but folks you can't deny the courage, the passion that Shawn Michaels had last night. He held out for as long as he could, he was in agony, in pain as Kurt had that Ankle Lock locked tightly on Shawn, and I'm proud I tell you, I'm proud to say I was there and witnessed a moment in Wrestlemania history!"

King: "What are you talking about JR? The man lost, plain and simple. How can you support a man who tapped out on the biggest stage of them all? You can say what you want JR, but Shawn Michaels was a digrace last night, he put the name of Raw down!"

JR: "King, you are talking rubbish, Shawn Michaels did everything, he gave his heart and soul in that match and although you have to congratulate Kurt Angle on winning, your heart has to go out to Shawn Michaels for putting on once more another spectacular show. And talking of the man, here he comes now!"

Mr Wrestlemania's Injury?

We come back to hear 'Sexy Boy' start up as the fans go wild. Out walks the Raw Legend Shawn Michaels, on crutches. He slowly makes his way to the top of the ramp and takes in the applause from his home fans. He then makes his way down the ramp, not doing his trademark step down though as he continues his way and slides in the ring and pulls himself back to his feet using the ropes and crutches he was holding onto. He is handed a mic by Lillian Garcia who then makes her way out of the ring.

HBK: "Thank you for that great reception. You know, after last night I never knew what kind of reaction I would get from the fans, but I was delighted to hear that we would be hear in my home town of Texas **POP** But going back to last night, first of all I have to congratulate someone, I don't bear grudges and I give appreciation where it is deserved. So I want to give my appreciation to Kurt Angle on a great match last night. **Fans applaude** He not only beat me, but he made me do something that I haven't done in a very long time, and that was tap out. I'm a proud man, I pride myself on being the best and showing it week in and week out on Raw, but last night, at the biggest stage of them all, Wrestlemania, I tapped out to the better man. As you can see, Kurt almost broke my ankle, in fact he may have. It may be a while before I get back in the ring to face anyone, but I knew I had to come out here and thank you. You fans make me what I am, you help push me to the limit and sometimes beyond. So I am here to say Thank you all for everything!"

Suddenly the sound of breaking glass hits and the Rattlesnake's theme starts up which sends the home fans wild seeing another home town hero in the arena. And so they did as out walked Stone Cold Steve Austin. He made his way down to the ring and climbed inside, he walked past a shocked Shawn Michaels and climbed all four corners raising the middle finger to the fans who cheered on their hero. He then stepped down and went and took hold of a mic. He stood looking at Shawn while rubbing his chin before he went to speak.

Austin: "First of all it's good to be back in Texas! **HUGE POP** Secondly, I was stood backstage and I couldn't believe what I was hearing. **WHAT** I stood back there and I thought I heard you say you were gonna be out for a while? **WHAT**"

HBK: "That's right Austin, last night Kurt damaged my ankle so much that it's gonna be a while before I can get the doctor to say I am fit enough to wrestle again."

Austin: "That's what I thought I heard? You know I thought you were a Legend? I thought you were a true Wrestling Superstar, you were Mr Wrestlemania. But in fact from you coming out here whining about your ankle, your just another measly bastard who can't stand the heat?"

HBK: "That isn't true Austin, last night I went through a hell of a match against one of the best superstars in this company today, and sometimes you get injured."

Austin: "True, but that's no excuse. Maybe you don't remember but a while ago I wrestled with a broken neck, did you see me come out here and complain? Did you see me moan and whine about how I got injured in the ring? No, because I got on with the job, and that is what you should do. You call yourself Mr Wrestlemania, then show it?"

HBK: "Your right, a great superstar doesn't moan, gets on with the job in hand. I'm glad your here Austin, because now I can show everyone what I really have to do, and who better than a fellow Texan."

HBK then suddenly hits a Superkick out of nothing which sends Austin down to the mat. The crowd went mad at HBK as he shot one of the crutches down, and did a little dance to show he wasnt injured at all. Austin slowly started to get to his hands and knees as HBK took the other crutch and smashed it over the back of Austin, shattering the wood in two as Austin collapsed on the floor. HBK stood over a beaten Austin, as he called for a beer to be shot up, as one was and he caught it. He turned Austin over and bent down over him grabbing a mic.

HBK: "Thanks Steve, for showing me what I have to do!"

HBK then opened the can poured it over Austin's body as he climbed to his feet. He called for two more as he opened them, still standing astride of Austin, and did the trademark smashing of the cans together and took a drink which poured down over his face and over Austin as the fans were still chanting Austin's name as we headed to another break.

OR: 89.5%

AD BREAK

Next Week

JR: "Folks, earlier tonight we saw Edge viciously attack Chris Jericho who was hosting his highlight reel **Footage shows of incident** Well General Manager Eric Bischoff has announced that next week, we are gonna see Chris Jericho and Edge get it on in this very ring!"

King: "Next week? That is gonna be a huge match, but what about what happened moments ago? Shawn Michaels hit some Sweet Chin Music to your buddy Steve Austin!"

JR: "Well Shawn Michaels in my eyes just made a big mistake in messing with the Rattlesnake. I can't believe what he just did, last night he gave the performance of his life, and now he has just probably made the biggest mistake in his life!"

King: "Where's all the talk now JR? Where's all the how great Shawn Michaels is? Where's what a great Superstar he is? Your lost for words now aren't you, you don't know what to say!"

JR: "I have something to say alright, and that is, WHY SHAWN? WHY?"

OR: 63.4%

Tag Team Match:

Shelton Benjamin / Chris Benoit vs Tyson Tomko / Christian

Christian was able to roll up Shelton Benjamin from behind and with a grab of the tights kept hold for the three count and the win.

Winners: Christian / Tyson Tomko

MR: 74.3%

MQ: 78.7%

OR: 75.5%

JR: "So far tonight has been, well, unfortgettable I think the word has been King!"

King: "Unforgettable, unbelievable, it's been everything JR!"

JR: "And we aren't finished yet. Coming up soon we have our huge Main Event, but folks, last night we witnessed The Undertaker defeat Randy Orton. But what took place afterwards, well even we don't know what to make of it all, so we are gonna show you exclusive footage of what took place backstage after Randy Orton lost his match!"

The Death Of A Legend Killer?

We see unseen footage of backstage at Wrestlemania 21. We find Randy Orton storming out of his room and made his way towards the car park. Todd Grisham is stood by as he runs up to catch a interview with the man who lost to the Undertaker.

Todd: "Randy, Randy, have you any thoughts on your match tonight, any thoughts about losing to the Undertaker?"

Randy Orton stops, as he looks sideways at Todd Grisham.

Orton: "Thoughts, listen to me, tonight something happened. Tonight the Legend Killer DIED in that ring thanks to one man, The Undertaker. You ask me on my thoughts, well my thoughts are this, I need to go away, I need to find what I am looking for and I won't be back until I have found it. But I can promise you this, when I return, you will see a whole different side to Randy Orton!"

Orton then hits Todd Grisham sending him flying and out cold before he walks on as if nothing happened. Backstage staff run to help Todd out who is still out cold.

JR: "I can let you know that Todd Grisham is recovering from that unprovoked attack last night everyone. But King, what do you make of Randy Orton's comments?"

King: "Let me tell you something JR, last night as Randy said, something happened. Last night the Legend Killer lost, something he hasn't done against any other legend, but The Undertaker isn't like any other Legend, I mean this guy sends shivers down your back just thinking about him. Randy Orton informed us that he has gone away, that he needs to find himself whatever that means, but I do know that he will be back!"

JR: "Well we hope that Randy Orton can discover what he is looking for, and that he comes back to the ring as soon as possible. He is a tremendous athlete, and I wish him all the best. But I know you are gonna be excited about our next match King, it's something your always happy to watch!"

King: "Legs JR, but not just any legs, it's Stacy Keibler's long, long legs!"

OR: 81.7%

Tag Team Diva Match:

Christy Hemme / Stacy Keibler vs Trish Stratus / Molly Holly

Trish pinned Christy Hemme once more for the 2nd night running. And afterwards, as Stacy was outside after being attacked, Trish laid a beating to the Raw Diva Search winner.

Winners: Trish Stratus / Molly Holly

MR: 63.5%

MQ: 43.9%

OR: 59.3%

JR: "Well folks, the time is almost upon us, **Footage airs of Batista winning last night at Wrestlemania 21** the moment we have been waiting for. Triple H vs Batista in a Wrestlemania Rematch! And it's going down right after this break."

OR: 71.6%

AD BREAKS

JR: "Folks it's time for what we have all been waiting for. It's a huge rematch and you can only find it here on Raw!"

King: "JR, I can smell a victory once more for Triple H, I believe that we are gonna see one of the shortest reigns of champions in this history of this company!"

JR: "King, the only way Triple H can beat this man is by cheating, although I do have to say that with Ric Flair in Triple H's corner, that this is gonna be more like a two on one match than a singles match, but we're all set everyone. Let's goto ringside!"

WWE World Heavyweight Championship:

Batista © vs Triple H w/ Ric Flair

Batista defeated Triple H after Ric Flair threw the sledgehammer in the ring, while the ref was out. Unfortunately for him, as Triple H went to hit Batista, he blocked it, and took hold of the sledgehammer. As Triple H looked on in shock he ran forward, but only to be met by a shot to the head from the hammer by Batista. He then hit a clothesline on Flair over the top rope as he climbed in, and as the ref woke up, he hit Triple H with a Batista Bomb and the pinfall.

Winners: Batitsa ©

MR: 88.0%

MQ: 61.5%

OR: 80.5%

JR: "He's done it, BAH GAWD BATISTA HAS DONE IT! He has beaten Triple H at his own Game, Batista has succesfully defended his title!"

King: "This is not right, Batista cheated JR, he used that sledgehammer on Triple H, we need some kind of authority out here to reverse this decision! We need Bischoff out here, we can't have this man as a champion, he's a cheater JR, a born cheater!"

JR: "He's not a cheater King, he's Evolution, a man who has replaced Triple H as the current World Heavyweight Champion, and I say I am proud of the Monster, I tell you, I am proud of Batista he deserves this moment, he deserves the glory. That's all folks, see you next week!"

The show ends with footage of Batista standing on the corner of the ring holding his belt high as Triple H is left lying in the center of the ring!

Overall Rating: 60.4%

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WWE Sunday Night Heat

Sunday 10th April 2005

TV Audience:  807,671

Overall Rating:  21.5%

Chris Masters def. Charlie Davidson  (Pinfall by submission via Masterlock)

MR:  13.8%

MQ:  35.4%

OR:  11.4%

Marty Jannetty def. Viscera  (Pinfall with a Rocker Dropper)

MR:  22.0%

MQ:  49.8%

OR:  22.8%

Rhyno def. The Stro  (Pinfall with a Gore)

MR:  36.8%

MQ:  62.6%

OR:  40.5%

Kane drew. Ric Flair  (Both were Dq'd after using a chair on each other)

MR:  83.7%

MQ:  60.0%

OR:  69.0%

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WWE Raw

Live From Oklahoma

Monday 11th April 2005

Attendance: 7,253

TV Audience: 1,185,990 (down by 33,114)

The show kicked off with the opening theme and credits, before they scan the audience and show off some fans cards made, this was followed by commentary from Jim Ross.

JR: "Folks, welcome to Monday Night Raw. Firstly, I have to send out my best wishes to my partner, Jerry 'The King' Lawler who isn't too well at the moment, he should hopefully be back next week which means I am all alone tonight. But after the unbelievable action last week, who knows what can happen on tonight's show. What we do already know is that tonight, Chris Jericho will meet Edge in the ring in our Main Event. Also, The Coach himself will be introducing us to his new show whatever that may be, and his special guests, the two men who last week for the second night running took a beating at the hands of the Immortal Hulk Hogan. But it looks like we are gonna be joined out here by General Manager Eric Bischoff!"

Huge Night Planned!

'Im Back' hit out over the arena, and out walked the General Manager of Raw, Eric Bischoff dressed in black and carrying a microphone. He stands at the top of the ramp waiting to speak.

Eric: "Ladies and Gentleman, welcome to Raw! You know, last week was full of surprises, full of shocks and so much more. But I promise you tonight we have a great show for you, you see tonight's Main Event will feature two of the best superstars in this company going at it in that very ring. For your viewing pleasure we have Chris Jericho taking on Edge **POP** Also tonight, we have two Number #1 Contenders shots on the line. Firstly later tonight, we are gonna see three tag teams square up for a chance to face off against William Regal and Tajiri next week on Raw. The three teams involved will be, La Resistance **heat**, Maven and Simon Dean **heat**, and, The Hurricane & Rosey **pop**. Also coming up in just a few moments we are gonna see a Number #1 Contenders for the World Heavyweight Championship Belt. As Edge still has not informed me that he wants to take on Batista, then I will have to find someone to face Batista next week in a Championship Match. Competing in this match you are gonna see, Gene Snitsky, Kane, Shawn Michaels **Heat** and The Rabid Wolverine Chris Benoit **pop**. Stay tuned for a great night!"

Eric Bischoff walks off as his theme starts up again.

OR: 78.6%

Arrival?

As we see Eric leave, we see footage of the parking lot as a huge black car drives down the road and into the parking lot and pulls up. The windows are all darked out so you can't see inside as the car just stays there with no movement in or out of it.

OR: 48.2%

JR: "Well, we still do not know who is in that car that pulled up moments ago everyone, but we will keep you informed of anything that does happen. But before that you heard of two huge announcements regarding tonight. We are gonna have a three way Tag Team Match to see who will face off against our World Tag Team Champions William Regal and Tajiri next week. But that's coming up later, up now we have a big match. Four men will be getting a chance to face Batista the World Heavyweight Champion next week, and I have to put my hope on Chris Benoit winning this encounter. Let's go to ringside!"

Four Corners Match:

Number #1 Contenders Match:

Gene Snitsky vs Kane vs Shawn Michaels vs Chris Benoit

Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit were battling on the outside, as Kane was distracted by Triple H who came down to the ring and caught Kane's feet as he held hold of Gene Snitsky. Kane being distracted left the chance for Snitsky to turn it around, and he hit a huge foot to the face as Kane turned back and made a cover while Triple H held onto Kane's foot. Benoit tried to get in to break it up but Michaels held him back as Snitsky picked up a shock win.

Winners: Gene Snitsky (#1 Contender)

MR: 81.6%

MQ: 71.5%

OR: 82.4%

AD BREAKS

Who Is This?

As we return from the ad breaks, we see footage of something that took place during the break. We see footage of the outside of a locker room, as the door opens and a mystery person walks out dressed in a black robe so you are unable to see who they are. They are followed by Viscera in all black as they make their way off down the corridor and back to the parking lot.

OR: 48.2%

JR: "We're back, and as you saw during the break we saw some unusual movement backstage. This mystery person dressed in black along with Viscera came out of someone's dressing room, we do not know who's it was but we hope to find out soon. Anyway, as you can see The Coach is standing by in the ring with his own show, god help us all!"

The Coach's Corner!

As JR finishes, we go back to the ring where we see The Coach stood in the ring, he has a mic in hand as he stands waiting to speak.

Coach: "Thanks to your General Manager, I am proud to welcome you all to the very first edition of the Coach's Corner. **heat** I am your host, the ever most handsome man in this company, The Coach. And it is my pleasure to welcome my very first guests on The Coach's Corner. They are two men who have made a huge impact on Raw, two men who it seems none of you fellow American's like. Two men who are here to make an announcement on my show, because they know I am always the first to have any big news on The Coach's Corner. Let me introduce you all to the unbeaten Muhammad Hassan and his Manager, Khosrow Daivari."

The theme started up as the crowd started to give some good heat to these Arab Americans. They walked out, and made their way down to the ring, as both shook hands with The Coach in the ring. He handed a mic over to Hassan.

Coach: "Welcome both of you to my show, and it is my pleasure to have you as my first guests."

Hassan: "Thank you Coach for allowing us to come out here and make a huge announcement. Thank you for not being like all these other Americans in hating us for a crime we never committed. **heat** Still, we are being looked down upon for being an Arab American. I was born in this country and it shames me to say that these sheep, these followers still blame myself and Daivari for a crime that was committed on this country, something that we had nothing to do with. This country is a racist country, and I know that yourself Coach have been a victim of Racism in the past and are still faced with it every day by these arrogant, ungrateful people."

Coach: "Your absolutely right, you know Muhammad, there are some things I don't always agree with you on, but on that, I do agree. These people don't respect greatness, I mean after all you are unbeaten on Raw, and you once again were snubbed from even given a chance to appear on a pay per view, and not just any pay per view, but the biggest one of the year, Wrestlemania 21. But I have to ask you this, we all know about that joke of an old man coming out and basically attacking you from behind, we all saw that, and I know that if he hadn't have attacked you from behind then you would have easily taken him, hey, he's so old even I would have taken his sorry *** that night. But what I wanna know is, what did it feel like to beat up that stupid little idiot who came out and tried to steal your spotlight, Eugene."

Hassan: "Coach, last week was a disgrace to my honour. I am unbeaten on Raw, I should have been involved in any of those matches, and we all know that I would have had my arm raised at the end in victory. I could have easily won that Money In The Bank Match, I could have won both of the Inter Promotion matches with my eyes closed. And lastly, I could have beaten both Triple H and Batista, and I should have been in that Main Event. But that didn't happen, all because of the racism that is sweeping through this country and especially on this show. I mean we even had time used up by a women's match, and yet we all know that women are only good for two things, actually, one thing and that is attending to my every need. Last week when I was sat backstage, when I saw time being used up by that child, by that imbasile of a man who can't even spell the word Wrestlemania, then I had no choice but to come out and interupt that time slot and show the world that he should not have been allowed to be in that ring. That time he took should have been given to me to be used in a match but instead we had Eugene come out and disgrace this show once more. As for that relic from the old times, if he had not caught me from behind then I would have easily beaten him. That is why tonight, I am issuing a challenge. Tonight I am here to challenge that relic, that man of times forgotten Hulk Hogan to a match. I know I can beat him, just like many others have done."

As he said that, 'Real American' started up and out walked the Immortal Hulk Hogan. The crowd blew the roof off as he made his way down to the ring and climbed inside. He moved over and grabbed a mic off Coach who had a look of disgust on his face at this.

Hulk: "The Hulkster is back! **POP** You know, I have faced many enemies down the line, and you remind me of one, The Iron Shiek **Heat** And do you know what happened to the Iron Shiek? I beat his *** to win my first ever WWE Championship Belt. **POP** As for your challenge Hassan, if you are serious about wanting to take on me and all my Hulkamaniacs, then I accept **POP**. But what you gonna do brother, when the largest arms in the world run WILD on you!"

Hogan drops the mic and starts posing a Muhammad Hassan and Daivari who look on at the size of this Immortal Legend.

OR: 78.5%

End of a Legend

As Hogan is posing for the fans and Hassan and Daivari looks on, The Coach does the unthinkable. He moves forward and behind Hogan's back he lifts his arm up and hits a low blow sending Hogan down. Hassan and Daivari along with Coach suddenly all start to attack Hogan laying some kicks to the back of him as he is unable to get back up. Hassan then gets down, lifts up Hogan's beaten body, lifts his head slightly and does a slow cut throat against it using his thumb, before putting Hogan in position and locking in a Camel Clutch. Hogan is helpless as Daivari gets down and shouts in his face as Hogan slowly fades away and passes out in pain. After a while Hassan lets go as Daivari lifts his hand in victory. Coach moves over, and looks down at a beaten and unconciouss Hulk Hogan. In a funny style, The Coach then turns to the crowd, rips off his shirt he is wearing as if he was Hulk Hogan ripping off his t-shirt and The Coach then starts to do all three poses bare chest to the fans of Hulkamaniacs. Coach gets some good heat from the fans as he continues to make a mockery of Hulk Hogan.

Suddenly running down the aisle comes the World Tag Team Champions, William Regal and Tajiri as they slide in, but just as they get in Hassan, Daivari and Coach make a quick exit out the ring and around the side. The three men who had destroyed Hulk Hogan then make their way up the ramp as Daivari lifts both Coach's and Hassan's hands in victory, leaving Regal and Tajiri in the ring to check on Hulk Hogan who is just coming around.

OR: 78.0%

JR: "This is not on, this can't be allowed. Hulk Hogan has just been viciously attacked by Muhammad Hassan and Daivari, and even by The Coach. I hope Eric Bischoff is watching and does something about this, and it is only thanks to our Tag Team Champions William Regal and Tajiri that they didn't do any more damage! But coming up right now, we have our Number #1 Contenders Tag Team Match."

Three Way Tag Team Match:

WWE World Tag Team Championship Number #1 Contenders Match:

La Resistance vs Maven & Simon Dean vs Hurricane & Rosey

Hurricane picked up the win and a chance to face Regal and Tajiri next week for the titles. Simon Dean tagged himself in as Rosey was down along with Sylvain Grenier. Dean went after Rosey but he had made a tag to Hurricane who destroyed Dean and eventually hit the Shining Wizard to pick up the win.

Winners: Hurricane & Rosey

MR: 61.4%

MQ: 65.0%

OR: 58.2%

AD BREAKS

A Challenge Tonight?

After the break, we go backstage into General Manager's Eric Bischoff's office, where we see Coach and Bischoff talking. Coach is going on about how he destroyed Hogan out there.

Coach: "Did you see me out there Boss? You know, Hulkamania was running wild out there, until the Coachmeister put the beat down on that old man!"

Eric: "I saw it Coach, and I have to say I am very impressed, so impressed in fact that I am booking you in a match."

Coach: "That's great, the mood I'm in, I could beat anyone. So who have I got? Let's see, Val Venis, you know how much I despise him!"

Eric: "No!"

Coach: "Oh, I know, you want me to face Shelton Benjamin for that Intercontinental Belt don't you, you want me to be the new champion, that's it isn't it?"

Eric: "Actually, **pauses** NO. You see tonight your gonna be involved in a six man tag team match. It will be, yourself, Muhammad Hassan along with Khosrow Daivari. And your opponents, the World Tag Team Champions, William Regal and Tajiri. Along with their tag team partner, HULK HOGAN!" **HUGE POP**

Coach looks on in shock at this announcement with his mouth dropped wide open.

Coach: "Boss, you can't do this, I'm not a professional wrestler!"

Eric: "That's funny, coz out there it looked like you wanted to be, so I suggest you go outside and find your little buddies, and inform them of their match tonight. Oh, and I suggest you do it now Coach, because your match. IT'S UP NEXT!"

Coach walks off in shock still mumbling to himself as he leaves the office. Suddenly Gene Snitsky walks in and interupts Eric.

Snitsky: "Eric, earlier tonight I beat three men to be crowned Number #1 Contender!"

Eric: "That's right you did, and I have big plans for your match!"

Snitsky: "Well forget about your plans, my match with Batista, I WANT IT TONIGHT!"

Eric: "Whoa, wait a minute. You are saying you want your Number #1 Contender's match tonight, in Oklahoma?" **POP**

Snitsky: "That's right, I want my chance tonight, I want Batista, I don't wanna wait! Tonight I am gonna win that title!"

Eric: "Ok, you want that match tonight, then it will be you, Gene Snitsky going one on one with the World Heavyweight Champion Batista. And it will be TONIGHT! **POP** But, I have to warn you, if you face him tonight, then you don't get another chance. You see as Number #1 Contender, you get one shot at the champ, and you've now made your decision. So good luck, I think your gonna need it!"

Snitsky snarls in front of Bischoff's face before he walks off out the room leaving Eric to stand there shaking his head.

OR: 75.8%

JR: "Folks, Tonight we are gonna see Gene Snitsky use his Number #1 Contender's match to face Batista in that ring. What a night we have still to come, all this plus we still have Chris Jericho and Edge. But coming up now, some revenge I hope as The Coach and his buddies Muhammad Hassan and Daivari will be meeting our Tag Team Champions William Regal and Tajiri in the ring, with their Tag Team Partner Hulk Hogan!"

Six Man Tag Team Match:

Muhammad Hassan/Khosrow Daivari & The Coach vs William Regal/Tajiri & Hulk Hogan

The match got under way as a Handicap match as Hogan didn't make it out after the beating he took earlier. After a while in the match, Regal was taking a beating when the crowd popped big time as Hogan's theme played and he came out with bandages around his waist. He walked down to the ring and climbed on the apron as he reached hoping to get a tag. Eventually Regal made the tag as Coach was tagged in and posing for the fans not seeing what was happening. Hogan got in and started to beat down all three men who were now in the ring. He banged Daivari's and Hassan's heads together sending them out the ring. He then moved onto the man who hit a low blow earlier, The Coach. He sent him to the ropes and hit a huge boot to the face sending Coach down. Hogan played to the crowd before hitting a big legdrop and covering for the pinfall. The crowd popped as Hassan and Daivari made their way up the ramp, looking down in anger once again at Hogan's victory in the ring.

Winners: William Regal & Tajiri & Hulk Hogan

MR: 66.4%

MQ: 62.8%

OR: 71.6%

AD BREAKS

JR: "Welcome back once more everyone. And we have a big match up next, The World Heavyweight Champion Batista will be defending his belt against the man who won the Number #1 Contenders earlier tonight, Gene Snistky. Let's go to the ring."

WWE World Heavyweight Championship:

Gene Snitsky vs Batista ©

Batista got the win in a brutal encounter of two big men in the win. Batista hitting a Batista Bomb on Snitsky for the pinfall.

Winners: Batista ©

MR: 83.4%

MQ: 57.8%

OR: 78.3%

A Parking Lot Brawl

As the match ended, and Batista standing in victory we moved to footage from the car park as we saw Shawn Michaels walking out carrying his belonings to the car waiting for him. Suddenly from behind came Chris Benoit who jumped him. The two men started to brawl in the parking lot as Benoit took the advantage smashing Michaels against someone's car. Officials came running out and tried breaking the two up as they grabbed hold of Benoit allowing Michaels the opportunity to run to his car waiting for him and jump inside. Benoit though broke free from the group of officials and ran at Shawn Michael's car. He started to kick dents into the car before he saw a iron bar nearby. He moved over and grabbed it swining at the officials who kept away before he smashed it into the window where Shawn was. The car started up as it sped off up the ramp and out of sight leaving broken glass on the floor, and Benoit stood with an iron bar still in his hand growling away almost at the missed opportunity of getting his hands on Michaels and finishing the job.

OR: 88.4%

Slam Of The Week

As the last part fades away we go to Slam of the Week, showing Christian pinning Shelton Benjamin last week on Raw. And it announces that next week we will see Shelton Benjamin defend his Intercontinental Championship against Christian, inside of a 15 foot Steel Cage.

OR: 58.8%

JR: "You just saw it folks, next week Shelton Benjamin will be defending his Intercontinental Belt against Christian inside of a fifteen foot Steel Cage. But we are ready for our Main Event, let's go to Lillian Garcia standing by!"

The Sacrifice?

We came back to the ring to find Lillian Garcia, in a two piece white and blue top and skirt stood by waiting to announce the Main Event. As she went to speak the lights suddenly went out. The crowd popped big time thinking it was The Undertaker but to no avail. As after a few moments, no bells started and no music of any kind. Suddenly, a symbol appeared over the top of the stage area. A flash of lightening hit it as the symbol exploded into a ball of flames. As this happened the lights were still dimmed, as the giant screen displayed a message.

'Next Week, You will all bare witness to...

A SACRIFICE!"

As the screen showed a graveyard and we see two men stood at a gravestone. One is Viscera dressed in black, and the other is the Man dressed in a black robe from earlier in the night stood at the end of the grave. He stood there with his arms crossed in front, still unable to see his face or who he was. He then slowly raised his arms up as the screen went into some kind of interference and faded away.

The lights slowly came on as the fans turned back to the ring where we found Lillian suddenly changed and dressed in a long black gown. She looked down on her new dress she was suddenly wearing and was shocked as she dropped the mic and ran out of the ring and up the ramp backstage wondering what was happening as we headed to our final ad break.

OR: 48.2%

AD BREAKS

JR: "We have to apologise folks for that break we just took, but what happened before it was to say the least strange. Lillian Garcia is backstage being looked after as during the blackout we seemed to have, somehow Lillian had changed into some long black gown. We don't know what is going on apart from that message that appeared on the screen, and that is that next week it said there will be a Sacrifice. We don't know who this person is who is sending these messages or why, but next week I don't think anyone will be ready for what may happen. But we are gonna go right into our Main Event now, Jericho is stood in the ring looking as shocked as anyone on what happened waiting for his opponent Edge!"

Edge vs Chris Jericho

Edge picked up the win in this great match up as he reversed somehow the Walls of Jericho into some sort of leg hold putting Jericho in pain and agony as he slowly passed out from it. The ref checked and called for the bell when Jericho's arms dropped for the third time.

Winners: Edge (via Jericho Passing Out)

MR: 84.2%

MQ: 76.6%

OR: 87.7%

JR: "I don't believe it, Edge has just picked up a shocking win tonight. Jericho looks like he is out cold and needs some medical attention!"

Off The Scale

As the match was over, and Edge stood in victory, it wasn't all over. Edge picked up Jericho's beaten body and he dragged him to the edge of the ring. Edge climbed out, grabbed Jericho's body and lifted it over his own, carrying him up to the top of the ramp. He dropped him at the top as he then got down and slapped Jericho trying to revive him. Jericho was slowly coming to as he got to his hand and knees. Edge disappeared backstage. Jericho got to his feet as Edge reappeared carrying a steel chair. Jericho slowly turned around and was met by a chair shot right into his head by Edge, as Jericho staggered backwards and fell back off the stage area through a table and boxes placed down below. Edge moved to the corner of the stage area and looked down on a unconciouss Jericho as officials ran out to check on him. Edge raised the chair up and gave one of his trademark weird smiles at the camera taking pleasure in the carnage he had just done.

JR: "BAH GAWD! Edge, what have you done. You have just destroyed Chris Jericho! BAH GAWD THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING!"

The footage ended with Edge grinning at what he had done as officials called for medical staff to come to Jericho's aid.

OR: 84.6%

Overall Rating: 71.0%

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WWE Sunday Night Heat

Sunday 17th April 2005

TV Audience:  776,311 viewers (down by 31,360)

Overall Rating:  35.9%

Christian def. Marty Jannetty (Pinfall with Unprettier)

MR:  53.4%

MQ:  63.9%

OR:  61.3%

Trish Stratus def. Victoria  (Pinfall with Chick Kick)

MR:  63.6%

MQ:  60.5%

OR:  64.7%

Val Venis def. The Stro  (Pinfall with Money Shot)

MR:  35.0%

MQ:  61.4%

OR:  38.2%

Triple H def. Rhyno (Pinfall with Pedigree)

MR:  70.7%

MQ:  63.2%

OR:  75.5%

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WWE Raw

Live From Quebec, Canada

Monday 18th April 2005

Attendance: 7,775

TV Audience: 1,097,437 viewers (down by 88,553)

The show kicked off with the opening theme and credits, before they scan the audience and show off some fans cards made and followed by commentary from Jim Ross.

JR: "Welcome everyone to Monday Night Raw, and folks last week we witnessed a carnage of destruction left by Edge after he viciously attacked Chis Jericho. Also, Gene Snitsky won the Number #1 Contenders match, but he lost his chance as he rushed into taking on Batista and got defeated. Well tonight, who knows what will happen. I also have to send out my best wishes to The King, who is still unwell at this moment and hopes to be back soon. But we are gonna kick the night off with Quebec's very own Sylvain Grenier who will be taking on Rhyno."

Sylvain Grenier w/ Robert Conway vs Rhyno

Grenier picked up the win in his home town thanks to Robert Conway hitting Rhyno over the back with the flag pole.

Winners: Sylvain Grenier

MR: 59.5%

MQ: 65.4%

OR: 62.5%

Tonight's Main Event

JR: "Sylain Grenier picking up the win there thanks to his tag team partner Robert Conway, but folks, later tonight we have a huge Main Event. As you may see above the ring we have a fifteen foot steel cage, and that is set to fall tonight as Shelton Benjamin defends his Intercontinental Championship against Christian **video shows match on screen**. That's later tonight, but coming up next we are gonna hear from the former World Heavyweight Champion, right after this break."

OR: 58.4%

AD BREAKS

It's All About The Game?

As we returned from the break, the Game's music kicked in around the arena, and out walked the man himself Triple H accompanied by his Manager Ric Flair. They made their way down to the ring and climbed inside as Flair handed a mic over to Triple H.

HHH: "You know, last week once again our very own General Manager made a big mistake. Last week you witnessed a match between four men, four men who don't deserve squat around here. Four men who have done nothing for this business like I have done. And what is the thanks I get? Nothing, that's right, NOTHING! I have made this company great, I helped build the strongest base this company has ever had and I deserve my title shot again. *heat* Last week, Shawn Michaels, Chris Benoit, that monster Kane and Gene Snitsky all took part in a Number #1 Contenders Match. I mean, Nate, you believe that, Gene Snitsky actually was involved in a Number #1 Contenders match, I mean the guy can't do a thing right and yet he beat those other supposedly three top superstars. Well the General Manager had the audacity to leave off the biggest name in the company to date. ME! **HEAT** You all know that I am the best in this business, I am the greatest Champion this company has ever witnessed, I am TEN TIMES the World Heavyweight Champion. I shouldn't need to go through other matches to get my title shot, I DESERVE MY TITLE SHOT BECAUSE OF WHO I AM! **HEAT** I had to do something during that match last week, I had to make an impact that cost someone a chance of facing the Monster Batista. Well I don't feel sorry about it, what had to be done was done, and everyone backstage knows that I had no choice."

Triple H smiles, but it is suddenly changed as the flames of hell unleashed and out walked Kane. He made his way down to the ring and went after Triple H after he cost him the shot at the title last week. Kane laid into Triple H and sent Flair flying out the ring with a big right hand. Kane had the best of Triple H as he sent him to the ropes and hit a big boot sending him down to the mat. Kane set himself up for the chokeslam but Flair came from behind and smashed a steel chair against Kane's back, but it didn't make any impact as Kane turned around with a look of anger on his face. He grabbed a hold of Flair by the throat and was about to hit him with a chokeslam when Triple H came from behind and hit a low blow sending the Monster down. Flair had been let go as he and Triple H stood above Kane who was down on his knees. Triple H picked up the chair, and as Kane rised slowly his head, Triple H smashed it over as a loud bang was heard around the arena. Kane dropped back to the mat, as Triple H and Flair made their way outside the ring and up the ramp. Triple H raised his hands in victory as out of nothing, Kane rose up and turned to look at Triple H who stood with a look of shock on his face. He and Flair then suddenly rushed backstage as Kane got to his feet and climbed out walking after them.

OR: 78.4%

JR: "Bah Gawd, it looks as if Triple H has just made a huge mistake in upsetting the Monster Kane tonight. But folks, wait, I'm hearing that there has been an incident backstage, yes, let's go back and see if we can see what is happening."

Half A World Tag Team Assault!

Backstage we saw footage of The Hurricane and Rosey laying a vicious beat down to one half of the World Tag Team William Regal. Regal was lying on the floor as Rosey climbed on top of a steel box, and as Hurricane held Regal out flat, Rosey jumped off and came down with a squash ontop of the Tag Team Champion. Rosey and Hurricane climbed up as Regal screamed out in agony clutching his chest as officials ran in to stop any more before the opponents for tonight casually got pulled away. Tajiri came running down the corridor seeing his partner was hurt and tried to get his hands on Hurricane and Rosey but was being held back by referees.

OR: 66.3%

A Tag Team Tonight?

We returned back to the ring, as the Rabid Wolverine's music hit and out walked in full wrestling gear Chris Benoit. He made his way to the ring and climbed inside before picking up a mic as he was about to speak.

Benoit: "Last week I was robbed of my chance to face the World Heavyweight Champion Batista by Shawn Michaels. Well tonight, I am here to tell General Manager Eric Bischoff that I want Shawn Michaels tonight. I am not leaving this ring until I have got my match Eric, so it doesn't matter if it takes 5 minutes, or the whole damn show, I want Shawn AND I WANT HIM TONIGHT!"

'Im Back' starts up and out walks the General Manager Eric Bischoff.

Eric: "Benoit, I understand your anger at losing the chance to face Batista. And I know how you feel about being robbed of the chance by Shawn Michaels, since Wrestlemania he has been nothing but a problem to me. But Chris, you can't come out here and demand matches, you see I am the GM of this show, and I make the decisions. But, seeing as you are all dressed to wrestle tonight, I will give you a small piece of Shawn tonight, in fact Next. It will be a Tag Team match, involving, Shawn Michaels and his tag team partner, EDGE **HEAT** and they will face yourself, Chris Benoit and your tag team partner, THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, BATISTA!"

Eric's theme started again as he made his way backstage.

OR: 77.0%

A Sacrifice

As the match was being awaited, a video played over the screen as the lights dimmed. A voice was heard around the arena over the video of a gravestone, which had The Master on it's headstone.

'Tonight, a Sacrifice will be made, tonight, the darkness that overshadows this company will be heard. TONIGHT IS THE BEGINNING OF THE MASTER!"

As The Master's name was being said, a hand reached up through the grave.

OR: 62.6%

JR: "Folks tonight a sacrifice will be made, we still have no idea who or where, but I hope this show comes to an end soon. But first, we are all set to see an amazing Tag Team Match, Edge and Shawn Michaels will be going up against Chris Benoit and the World Heavyweight Champion Batista."

Batista & Chris Benoit vs Edge & Shawn Michaels

Batista picked up the win in this tag team match as Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit battled on the outside, before Shawn ran off with Benoit chasing him. This allowing Edge and Batista left in the ring, and as Edge was setting up for a Spear, Chris Jericho came running down. Edge immediately saw it and jumped out the ring and over the barrier escaping, with Jericho giving chase sliding through the ring and over the barrier following him through the crowd and out of sight. The ref counted, and called a countout giving Batista the victory.

Winners: Batista & Chris Benoit

MR: 85.1%

MQ: 78.5%

OR: 91.4%

The Reason For Attack?

Backstage we found Maria standing by with tonight's Tag Team Challengers, Rosey and The Hurricane.

Maria: "Guys, earlier tonight you attacked one half of the World Tag Team Champions William Regal. Do you have any reason as to why you did that?"

Hurricane: "Reason? Reason? Listen up my Hurricaneites, tonight myself and my tag partner Rosey are set to face both William Regal and Tajiri in a battle for the belts. Now if, by some chance, one half of the Tag Team champs is injured, then it will make it easier for us to get the victory we deserve. We have been in this company a long time, we have paid our dues, rescued damsels in distress, and some ugly ones in that like yourself, and we have rescued cute little puppies and kittens from up some trees, when the question has to be asked, why in god's green earth did the stupid parents give them pet's in the first place when the kids are too dumb enough to take care of them?"

Maria: "But, I thought that's what you did? Your a superhero? Aren't you?"

Rosey: "Superhero, Listen up you dumb woman, I have been made a fool of, I was a SuperHero In Training. Do you know what that spelt? No, of course you don't after all you can't even count to 5 just like a lot of these kids today. It spelt, S. H. I. T. And that's what we think of the Tag Team Champions. Tonight, the Superhero's are gonna show that being good doesn't get you anywhere, but being Bad, GETS YOU EVERYTHING!"

Rosey and Hurricane walk off leaving Maria standing there looking pretty.

OR: 70.4%

A Monster Of A Match

JR: "Folks, I have just heard that coming up soon after our World Tag Team Championship match, we are gonna be seeing the big red monster Kane going one on one against Legend Ric Flair. This all comes from the fact that earlier tonight Triple H and Ric Flair attempted to take out Kane, but they couldn't finish him off and now Eric Bischoff has made this match."

OR: 60.6%

WWE World Tag Team Championship:

Hurricane & Rosey vs William Regal & Tajiri ©

Tag Team Champs came out to a big pop, William Regal accompanied with bandaged ribs. Hurricane and Rosey got some heat for their attack and interview moments ago as the match got underway.

After a while, the lights went out for a moment, as they came back on Viscera was stood at ringside, and attacked Tajiri on the outside. This allowed Hurricane and Rosey to double team William Regal, and Rosey hit a huge splash off the top turnbuckle to make a pinfall and beat the Tag Team Champions to win their first Titles together.

Winners: Hurricane & Rosey (New World Tag Team Champions)

MR: 63.4%

MQ: 69.0%

OR: 76.8%

The Aftermatch/Sacrifice!

As Tajiri was lying on the mat outside, Viscera picked him up and sent him to the ring for Hurricane to hit a Shinning Wizard on the Japanese Buzzsaw. The lights then slightly dimmed down, as the sound of monks chanting started up and out walked dressed in a black robe still, was the mystery man we had seen last week on Raw. He slowly made his way down to the ring with his arms crossed in front of him, and his face completely covered, his head bowed. Viscera opened the ropes wide as the Master climbed inside. Hurricane and Rosey holding their newly won tag team belts bowed down in the middle of the ring as the Master walked over. He stopped in front of them and moved his hands as he placed one on each of their heads. The ring started to slightly shake, as the sound of thunder was heard inside the arena as the lights flashed on and off in a classic Taker like fashion.

As he removed his hands, the ring stopped shaking and the lights slowly came back on. From above the ring came down a giant shaped symbol. Hurricane and Rosey slowly got to their feet, with Viscera stood behind the Master, the two then grabbed a hold of William Regal and Tajiri and moved them to the symbol, and tied them to the symbol. As they were tied, they moved back, as The Master slowly raised his hands and the symbol rose up in the air, a good 20 feet or so above the ring.

The Master then made his way out of the ring, as Viscera opened the ropes and he was closely followed by the new Tag Team Champions, The Hurricane and Rosey. They walked up the ramp and then suddenly stopped at the top. The Master stood in center, with Viscera stood in front, and Hurricane and Rosey at either side. The Master moved his arms out to either side at his waist, turned his hands palm up as the giant screen came on, and showed a grave once more, as a word came up over it, "SACRIFICE!". He raised his hands slowly as from the grave on the screen, we caught shot of a hand coming through the grave and reaching out.

The Master's hands clenched to a fist, just as a flash of lightening hit the ring and the ring posts and ropes caught fire. Regal and Tajiri still tied above the ring looking down at the ring of flames below as officials came running down the side of the ramp with fire exteinguishers and started to put the fire out.

Smoke poured out at the top of the ramp, for a good minute before it slowly disappeared and the Master and his members around him had vanished. The crew continued working on the ring and the symbol carrying Regal and Tajiri was slowly brought down as we headed to a break.

AD BREAK

Another Victim?

Backstage, we found The Master, Viscera and new World Tag Team Champions climbing into a black long drawn limo as the driver got in and it slowly pulled off. As it pulled away, we saw a shot of Stacy Keibler banging onto the back window, screaming out for help before she let out one last echoing scream as the limo disappeared from view.

OR: 59.3%

JR: "We need some help back there, Stacy Keibler has been taken away in the back of that car. Bah Gawd what else can happen tonight, and next we have Kane going up against Ric Flair. Let's hope we can get through this match without any more problems tonight."

Kane vs Ric Flair w/ Triple H

Kane picked up this win in a classic encounter. Triple H interefered on a number of occasions as the ref's back was turned, but it didn't help. In the end Kane picked Flair up and hit a chokeslam on the Legend as Triple H looked on as the ref counted and Kane got the victory. Kane and Triple H got in a staredown, as Triple H looked on at the Monster unleashed.

Winners: Kane

MR: 82.8%

MQ: 60.4%

OR: 75.4%

The Peep's Champion

Backstage, Todd Grisham was standing by with Captain Charisma, Christian.

Todd: "Christian, up next you get a shot at the Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin, in what is one of the most brutal matches in the WWE, a Cage Match. What are you plans on getting the victory tonight?"

Christian: "My Plans? You gotta be kidding me right? There is only one plan, and that is to walk out of here the NEW Intercontinental Champion."

Todd: "Yes, but you are facing someone who hasn't lost the title in a number of months now, and in fact has beaten you on a number of occassions."

Christian: "Beaten me? Listen hear Toad, two weeks ago I beat Shelton Benjamin fair and square in that ring out there..."

Todd: "Actually, if I can interupt you, you actually cheated to win!"

Christian: "Cheated, what are you my publicist or something? In the end it is marked down as a victory to me. Now listen up and take notice when your talking to the next Champion. Tonight will be another crowning moment in the life of Captain Charisma. Tonight I will be crowned for the 3rd time. Captain Charisma is bringing home the gold!"

Christian and Tyson Tomko walk off as we headed to our final break of the night.

OR: 87.1%

AD BREAKS

JR: "It's time, the Steel Cage is coming down and we are all set for our Main Event. Shelton Benjamin will defend his Intercontinental Championship against the challenger, Christian. This is gonna be a classic folks, you don't wanna switch over and miss this match."

Steel Cage Match:

WWE Intercontinental Champion

Christian vs Shelton Benjamin ©

In a battle inside a Steel Cage, a New Intercontinental Champion was crowned. A great match that could have gone to either men. Shelton may have had the match won late on, and if he had covered Christian after hitting a T Bone Supplex, instead of attempting to climb out the ring he could have won the match. Tyson climbed on the outside though to stop Shelton escaping. This allowed Christian to slowly make his way to the door, and as Tyson held Shelton through the cage by the arm, this allowed Christian to reach the door and climb outside to beat the champ, and win the belt for the third time.

JR: "Bah Gawd, Christian has won, he's the Intercontinental Champion for the third time. Shelton is furious, he's just been cheated out of his title by Tyson Tomko's interference. This has been one unbelievable night, who knows what can happen next week!"

Tyson let go as he grabbed the belt and ran around to congratulate Christian as Shelton complained to the ref who couldn't do anything about it.

Winners: Christian (New Intercontinental Champion)

MR: 81.8%

MQ: 71.6%

OR: 89.5%

Overall Rating: 70.7%

[XLM]

some good shows, nice to see you had Christian win the intercontinental title. im interested into seeing were your going with "The Master" storyline and im wondering who it could be, right now im thinking it could be either Raven or Christopher Daniels but i suppose time will tell (Y)

[goodieuk]

Thanks for your comment XLM, glad your enjoying it. I'm one of the Peep's so have to try and push Christian if I can The Master storyline is the biggest story in the diary at the moment, and it will go on for quite a while, and keep you guessing who it just might be, Two good names you put forward though, only time will tell ^_^

WWE Sunday Night Heat

Sunday 24th April 2005

TV Audience:  756,576 viewers (down by 19,735)

Overall Rating:  28.4%

Viscera def. Boyce LeGrande (Pinfall with Spinning Wheel Kick)

MR:  14.0%

MQ:  46.0%

OR:  17.8%

Simon Dean def. Rhyno  (Pinfall with Spin Doctor)

MR:  59.0%

MQ:  57.8%

OR:  65.8%

Gene Snitsky def. Marty Jannetty (Pinfall with Big Boot)

MR:  52.8%

MQ:  54.2%

OR:  53.1%

Maven/Molly Holly def. Victoria/Val Venis (Pinfall with Cradle & Hold of Ropes)

MR:  56.0%

MQ:  58.5%

OR:  52.5%

[goodieuk]

WWE Raw

Live From Missouri

Monday 25th April 2005

Attendance: 7,012

TV Audience: 1,117,396 viewers (up by 19,959)

Sacrificed?

Before Raw started, a video was shown of highlights from last week. It showed The Hurricane and Rosey winning the World Tag Team Belts, followed by the debut of a mysterious black robed man. Showing footage of his presence in the ring with the Tag Champs and Viscera, and driving off after, with Stacy Keibler screaming out the back window for help.

OR: 43.5%

After the video aired, the opening theme and credits started, before they scan the audience followed by commentary from Jim Ross.

JR: "Welcome everyone to Monday Night Raw. I'm your host Jim Ross and tonight we have a slobberknocker of a night for you. Tonight Kane will go one on one with Maven, Tajiri will hopefully be able to get some sort of revenge on The Hurricane after last week's shocking moment when both he and Regal were hung from the sky while the ring was ablaze below. Plus, we understand Christy Hemme has challenged Trish Stratus to a Bikini Contest, and General Manager Eric Bischoff has got another huge announcement regarding Batista. **Bischoff's theme plays** And talking of the man, here he comes now."

Tonight's Main Event

Eric Bischoff's theme continued as he walked out, dressed in blue jeans and a black leather jacket holding a mic. He stood at the top of the ramp waiting for his music to finish before he spoke.

Eic: "You know, for the past two weeks I have been trying to come up with a plan. Something to show how good Batista is as your World Heavyweight Champion. Well, I think I found the answer, you see I am gonna give fifteen of the top superstars the chance to challenge Batista on Raw! Tonight, I am gonna do something that hasn't been done in a while, tonight in that very ring you are gonna witness a fifteen man over the top Battle Royal. **POP** That's right, fifteen superstars will be in that ring, and each man has a chance to face Batista on Raw. This is how it is gonna work, it will start with all fifteen men in the ring, you can only eliminate someone by throwing them over the top rope, that's the simple part. Now the fun part, the order of the elimination will be the order of the superstars chance to meet the World Heavyweight Champion Batista. You see, if you are the first to be eliminated, then next week on Raw you will be facing Batista for a chance to win that title. If you last the whole course and actually win the Battle Royal then you will be the last man to face Batista, therefore having the best chance of keeping the title because there will be no more challengers. It goes like this, if you actually beat Batista, then it will be you who moves on to face the next challenger in line, and it will continue until everyone has faced the current Champion whoever it may be. So I wish all fifteen men good luck, as I think you will all need it."

Bischoff's theme started again as he walked off backstage.

OR: 79.8%

JR: "Folks, how about that. Tonight we are gonna pay witness to a fifteen man over the top Battle Royal. Each getting a chance down the line to face Batista for the World Heavyweight Championship. But folks, coming up next we have the Masterpiece Chris Masters in action."

Steven Richards vs Chris Masters

Chris Masters shock opponent for this match was the man he beat several weeks ago, Steven Richards. Masters was shocked at his return and took a beating before he got out the ring and ran up the ramp not wanting any more of his opponent. Masters was counted out giving Richards the win, but not the revenge he seeked.

Winners: Steven Richards

MR: 32.6%

MQ: 60.8%

OR: 43.0%

AD BREAKS

Evolution's Next Friend?

Backstage, we found Triple H and Ric Flair making their way down the corridor, when they bump into the new Intercontinental Champion Christian.

HHH: "Ahhh, just the man in question right Naitch."

Flair: "Right, whooooooo!"

Christian: "Is that right, well all my Peep's want a piece of Captain Charisma. **Taps his chest with his hand**"

HHH: "That's good, well listen up, you see me and Naitch have been thinking about things, and as you know, a opening has just by chance been made available to join Evolution. We kicked Orton out, hell we even got rid of that moron Batista **pop**. And so, me and Naitch were talking and we think who else could be in the greatest team this company has ever seen? Who's the number #1 man in the company who could do with our help, who's the...."

Christian: "Who's the idiot who'd be daft enough to join your little group? I mean, your kidding me right?"

HHH: "Funny, so what you say. With me and Naitch at your side, we can give you everything, the power, the money, the women. Hell, look what happened to Randy Orton and Batista, we pushed them right to the top, and if the morons didn't stab us in the back then maybe they would have still been there."

Christian: "Well, let me tell you both something, and listen up as Captain Charisman will only say this once. No one cares about Evolution anymore, you see both of you are on the way down, you had two chances to beat Batista, and you lost them both **Triple H starts getting a angry look on his face**. I think you'd be lucky to even get a dog to join Evolution, in fact, maybe that's the best offer anyone has in joining you. So, I suggest you carry on walking, and don't bother to look back, because Captain Charisma already has the gold, the women, the money, I even have all my Peeps out there and there isn't anything you or Nitchy can do for me."

Christian taps Triple H's chest before he walks off. Triple H is stood furious as Naitch loses it and throws his jacket off and tosses it on the floor.

After a moment, Christian goes back into shot and looks at both Flair and Triple H. He kisses his fingers and points out.

Christian: "This one goes out to all my peeps, WHOOOOOOO!"

Christian walks off as Flair is furious and starts shouting as we head back to the ring.

OR: 82.0%

Good Ol' A** Kicking!

Music started up as the crowd started to give some heat, and out walked Muhammad Hassan and Khosrow Daivari. They made their way down to the ring and climbed inside. Hassan took hold of a mic as he waited for the boos to die down before he spoke.

Hassan: "Once again, myself and Daivari are facing another racist state in this country. **heat** Each week as we come out here, all we get is Racist chants from you American's and tonight is no different. We have done nothing wrong but tried to show what kind of country this is, it is run by power hungry businessmen, but more importantly, white businessmen. Has there ever been a black President running this country? NO. When was the last time you saw an Arab American on your tv without being attacked by you simple people? I made a challenge several weeks ago to your national hero, Hulk Hogan. **POP** Even that name makes me ashamed of living here. Hulk Hogan is nothing more than a symbol of this country and I, Muhammad Hassan plan on taking down your great legend, your immortal Hulk Hogan to show that he is nothing more than a waste of space, a mere mortal in this company. A man who symbolises America will be put to rest once and for all by myself. Next week, live on Raw, you will all bear witness as I take on Hulk Hogan in this very ring. Next week, Muhammad Hassan will continue his Unbeaten run in this company and prove once and for all that I deserve my name to be recognised in this company as the man who destroyed the myth and Legend Hulk Hogan once and for all."

Hassan handed the mic over to Daivari who started shouting in Arabic before he was cut off. The sound of breaking glass hit as the crowd popped big time, and out walked Stone Cold Steve Austin. He made his way down the ramp in his usual cut off jeans and Austin Skull t-shirt as he climbed in the ring and all four corners. He then took hold of a mic and looked at the two men stood in the ring.

Austin: "You know I was sat backstage, and all I heard was the biggest load of crap I have ever heard **pop** You talk about how this beautiful country, the country you are living in is Racist? Well let me tell you something, this country isn't Racist. This country is a proud country, and I am proud to call it my home unlike yourself. I am a Real American, just like that man you talk about Hulk Hogan. Maybe if you believed in where you live, instead of talking bull about all this Racist crap then maybe you might actually get somewhere and the people would appreciate you for who you are. Now I suggest unless you want an asskicking then you get out of this ring right now. **pop**"

Hassan: "Typical, once again I have time allowed to voice my concerns about this country, and once more a typical bald headed American thug comes out here and disrupts my speech. You, Mr Austin are another thing that shows this country what it is like, a foul mouthed, slob wearing bunch of sheeps who follow their leader, a leader who does nothing but start war in country's he has nothing to do with. A war in country's so he can gain power of the mass oil and riches that he lives on. This president of yours in this country is nothing more than a power hungry man who cares nothing for the humanity in this world, unlike my fellow Arab Americans."

Austin: "Is that right, well I have something for you, something which I think dignifies what America's feelings towards the two of you are."

Austin then puts the mic down and turns back, as he lifts the two middle fingers at Hassan and Daivari who stand in shock at this. Hassan flips as he attacks Austin and sends him down to the mat. Daivari starts shouting at Hassan to destroy Austin in Arabic, but Austin comes back and starts laying a beating back to Hassan. Daivari jumps out the ring and runs to get the bell as he starts to come back. Hassan is given a boot to the gut before Austin hits a Stunner on Muhammad Hassan to a huge pop. Daivari slides back in as Austin is getting to his feet. Daivari runs at him with the bell, but Austin ducks it, and turns to be met by a kick to the gut, and another Stunner which sends Daivari down and out. Both men are out as Austin calls for some beers as he climbs the corners and starts drinking. He then calls for more as he slides under the bottom rope and out, starting to make his way back up the ramp when he looks at the screen above and sees Hassan slowly getting back to his feet. He turns to look back down at Hassan, before he runs back and slides in. He takes a drink of beer and drops the cans to the floor, Hassan turns around and is hit with a spray of beer in his face spat out by Austin before another kick to the gut and a Stunner hits Hassan for the 2nd time. Hassan is out as Austin this time leaves the ring and has more beers shot to him as he stops at the top of the ramp, and looks down at the carnage left in the ring before he smashes the two beers together and drinks them going all over the place before he throws them away and makes his way backstage.

OR: 79.6%

AD BREAKS

JR: "We are back folks, and Austin just gave Muhammad Hassan something to remember by tonight, but coming up now, Kane will be going one on one with Maven."

Kane vs Maven

Kane picked up this easy win after hitting a chokeslam on Maven.

Winners: Kane

MR: 68.1%

MQ: 71.8%

OR: 75.3%

A Challenge?

As Kane is celebrating in the ring, we saw Triple H on the giant screen applauding the win. Kane looks up as Triple H stands there looking at the camera.

HHH: "That was impressive, the big red monster beat, Maven. **laughs** I mean, come on, Maven of all people, is that the best you can do Kane? While your out there beating the likes of Maven, I was back here talking to our General Manager Eric Bischoff. I talked to him about a match, me and you Kane, next week Live on Raw. Eric has agreed to all my demands, and what are they? I got him to agree that it will be Triple H vs Kane, next week, in a, **pauses** Hell In A Cell **POP**. That's right, one of the most gruelling and brutal matches ever made, and it's next week. Kane, you call yourself a Big Red Monster, well next week, just like your mask came off when I beat you, next week the Game's mask will come off and show that you don't Play the Game!"

Triple H's theme played as he disappeared from view leaving Kane stood in the ring with a sly grin on his face.

OR: 81.0%

Eugene!

A video was aired next of Eugene, showing comedy moments from his career.

OR: 55.0%

JR: "Next week, you will not want to miss this. Kane will be facing Triple H inside of a Hell in A Cell. That is sure to be one slobberknocker of an encounter. But we have been informed that we are all set for the debut in the ring of the man who last week kidnapped Stacy Keibler, and it seems who is now helping Hurricane and Rosey, The man only known as, The Master."

Charlie Davidson vs The Master

A short match next, as we saw the match debut of the man known as The Master. His opponent was stood in the ring waiting when the lights went out, and stayed off as lightening and thunder was heard around the arena. After a few moments, the lights came back on, and The Master was stood in the ring behind his opponent, wearing a long black gown and hood still over his face. The opponent turned around to be met by The Master raising his hands almost like he was praying. The opponent ran forward but suddenly the lights went off once more. The quietness of the arena changed when after a moment, they returned to find the opponent just lying on the floor and The Master stood above. The Master placed a foot over the top of them as the ref counted and The Master picked up a shocking win somehow. He then raised his arms once more, and the opponent suddenly started to rise to their knees and knelt there, almost in a state of coma like. The Master placed a hand over the head of the opponent and the lights dimmed as the thunder and lightening started up again as the opponent's body started to shake as if he was being electrocuted. The Master stopped as he moved his hand, the lights came back on and the thunder and lightening stopped. The opponent dropped to the mat unconciouss once more. Medical staff ran down as they placed the opponent onto a stretcher and wheeled him away.

Winners: The Master

MR: 30.6%

MQ: 59.6%

OR: 40.5%

JR: "What the hell is going on here, somehow The Master has picked up a win in the most strangest of circumstances, and it doesn't look like it is all over."

The Gathering's Members?

As the stretcher was wheeled away, some dark sounding music started up and out walked The new World Tag Team Champions, Hurricane and Rosey dressed all in black outfits, still in a similar superhero outfit. They walked down to the ring and climbed inside, both moved to infront of the Master as they got down on one knee and bowed their heads as if serving their Master before moving each side of the Master who stood there. The Master then raised his arms in front of him, as the lights dimmed slightly again, and the sound of monks chanting began.

Suddenly from the top of the ramp walked out Stacy Keibler who was driven off in the back of their car last week. She walked down wearing a long black silk dress with her head bowed. She was closely followed behind by Viscera who guarded her all the way down as she made her way to the ring. Hurricane and Rosey moved over and opened the ropes as Stacy climbed through, the fans obviously not happy with her trademark climb through and showed their disaprovement. She walked over and stopped in front of the Master. She then dropped down to her knees and bowed her head in front of him as he placed his hand on her head, the thunder and lightening starting once more. Stacy's body started to shake slightly as if he was drawing power from her before it all stopped as he removed his hand. She stood up and moved to his side as Viscera handed a mic over to this unknown robed man. He lifted the mic slowly to his face, which was still covered by the robe's hood.

Master: "Tonight, the beginning of dawn will draw to an end, tonight the darkness that surrounds us all will show through the light. The power surrounding this ring, around it and inside it will grow stronger with every form of life I take. The World will see that you cannot run from what you do not know, and that The Gathering will be here to stay forever. I have made my choices, The man they call Viscera, a man who will become dominate and protect me from any harm. The two Superstars who's call of duty is now to cause chaos and destruction on this company rather than protect all you who are worthless in this world. And my bride, a woman cleansed of all that is good out there. What you see in this ring is the beginning of a new era in the WWE. The Evil that surrounds us will prevail through the day and night. There will be one more Sacrifice to be made and then the gate to hell shall be unleashed. Once that gate is open, there will be no way of returning from the Darkness. The power is too strong for any mere mortal. Tonight, I shall win the battle inside this ring, and show my Higher Power that the world awaits his arrival as the Champion of EVIL!"

The Master dropped the mic as Hurricane and Rosey opened the ropes for Stacy to once more climb outside and waited upon her new Master, who joined her outside. They made their way back up the ramp with the Tag Team Champions in front, and Viscera behind guarding from any attacks. They then disappeared backstage.

OR: 63.8%

AD BREAKS

Bikini Contest

As we returned, stood inside the ring was Todd Grisham.

Todd: "Ladies and Gentleman, it is now time for the Diva Bikini Challenge. Please welcome out first, the challenger and the 2004 Raw Diva Search Winner, Christy Hemme!"

Christy got a huge pop as she came out wearing a red silk robe. She danced about on the stage area before making her way down and into the ring teasing the fans with a slight glimpse of what she had on.

Todd: "Now, please welcome the WWE Women's Champion, Trish Stratus!"

Trish got a nice pop as she came out even though she was the heel in this encounter. She walked down to the ring in a long white robe covering her head to top almost.

Todd: "Now the rules are, that each of you will have 30 seconds to disrobe and show these fans in Missouri what you have got on under there. So first, our challenger and Diva Search Winner, Christy Hemme!"

Christy danced around for a few moments before slowly unrobing and showing off a sexy two piece red bikini which the fans loved. She touched herself all over before the music ended and she moved to the side. Todd loosened his collar a bit as if to say she looked hot.

Todd: "Wow, well I have to say it will take something to beat that, but now, the Women's champion, Trish Stratus!"

Trish Stratus moved to the front of both Todd and Christy, and she looked around at the fans wondering wether to show what she had on underneath. She finally did as she opened her robe and threw it off to reveal some short cut jeans and a Stratusfaction T-shirt underneath. The crowd boo'd at this as Trish grabbed the mic off Todd Grisham.

Trish: "What? You expected me to take part in this sick fantasy? **HEAT** Listen up, my body is something to see, but seeing as we are in this crappy place called MISS ORAL **HEAT**, something which I know Christy knows all about, then you don't deserve the beauty that is below these clothes. I have the body that any woman would die for, and believe me when I say that I could beat anyone in the whole world, I could even become Miss World if I wanted to because I am that damn hot! But as for you Christy, you are nothing more than a cheap tart who I'm sure offers her services to any guy who wants it, and probably gets change from a dollar **heat** But there is one thing I am gonna do before I leave this ring, and that is this!"

Trish suddenly turns and Chick Kick's Todd Grisham who drops to the mat out cold. Christy goes to check on him as Trish kicks her from behind and she falls on top of Todd. Trish then bows to the fans and makes her way out the ring and off up the ramp. She stands at the top looking down at Christy checking more on Todd who still isn't moving as Trish pats herself on the back for a job well done and disappears backstage.

OR: 77.9%

A Challenge To Watch?

Backstage we found Maria standing by with mic and waiting to interview the World Heavyweight Champion Batista.

Maria: "Batista, later on tonight you will get to see not only who you will be facing next week, but who all your opponents will be. What do you have to say about Eric Bischoff's plans for you?"

Batista: "His plans, well let me tell you something Maria. This, Battle Royal, it actually came from my idea. I was the one who put it to Eric about facing anyone, anytime, anyplace. I told Eric, I don't care who I faced, wether it is Gene Snitsky or Maven, to even Triple H and Edge. I said to Eric, why don't I just face them all at once, but he said he couldn't do that. So his idea I guess was a Battle Royal where each man will get a chance to face the World Heavyweight Champion. Next week I will face the first man to be eliminated, I don't mind who it is because I know I can beat anyone back here in the locker room."

Maria: "Who is the man who you are most dreading to face out of the fifteen men?"

Batista: "I don't think you heard me did you? You see, I don't care who I face, I am the World Heavyweight Champion. I have had a target on my back since I won this belt. I have beaten Triple H twice, and he is the ten times Champion. So next week, whoever it may be, Batista is ready, now if you don't minid, I need to go and get set to just see who will be my opponents later tonight."

Batista walks off as we head back to JR.

OR: 70.6%

JR: "We're back, and we are all set for a one on one rematch from last week. Tajiri will be going up against one half of the World Tag Team Champions The Hurricane."

Tajiri vs The Hurricane

Hurricane picked up the win after Rosey sent Tajiri to the ringpost on the outside as the ref was distracted. Hurricane finished it with the Shining Wizard and covered for the three count.

After the match Hurricane and Rosey started to double team Tajiri beating him to a pulp, until William Regal came running down with a chair and chased them both out the ring. Regal checked on his tag team partner as Hurricane and Rosey raised their arms in victory once more over the former Tag Champs.

Winners: The Hurricane

MR: 70.7%

MQ: 79.2%

OR: 72.1%

AD BREAKS

JR: "We are back, and what a night we have already had so far, and now we have probably the biggest Main Event in this history of Raw. Fifteen Superstars will be battling out in the ring, and each man will have a chance to face Batista over the coming months. But who will have the best chance of them all, the one remaining man who is left in the ring at the end will be the final man to face the World Heavyweight Champion and have the greatest chance of winning. Let's goto the ring for this great Battle Royal."

15 Man Over The Top Battle Royal

All fifteen men were in the ring as the bell got the match underway.

Order of Elimination/Challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship:

#15 - Rhyno

#14 - Muhammad Hassan

#13 - Gene Snitsky

#12 - Maven

#11 - Robert Conway

#10/9 - Shelton Benjamin / Christian

#8 - Ric Flair

#7 - Shawn Michaels

#6 - Chris Benoit

#5/4 - Kane / Triple H

#3 - Edge

#2 - Chris Jericho

#1 - The Master

Everyone immediately went and got Hassan out of the ring after Rhyno had been eliminated first by accident. Shelton Benjamin took himself and Christian out of it as he clotheslined over the top rope and out. Ric Flair was eliminated by Chris Jericho.

Shawn Michaels got eliminated after Steve Austin came running down, Austin hit a kick to the gut and a Stunner on the man before he threw him over the top rope to be eliminated. Chris Benoit then gave chase to Shawn Michaels as he climbed over the top rope eliminating himself not caring about the chance, but in getting to Shawn who ran off up the stage and out of the area with Benoit chasing.

Kane and Triple H were both eliminated after they were battling each other at the ropes, as Edge came from behind and eliminated them both.

Both Edge and Jericho tried to eliminate The Master but couldn't do it, as Viscera appeared and hit both men before officials got him out the ring as we headed to a final break.

As we returned we found Edge just going over the top rope by Jericho as he got eliminated. Edge was furious though, and he shoved the officials aside, as he ran back in. Jericho turned to face The Master before Edge came from behind and Jericho turned to be met by a Spear. Edge stood up running his hands through his hair with a look of anger on his face, as he looked at The Master and climbed out.

The Master picked Jericho up and threw him over the top rope, but unkowing to him, he had held hold of the top rope and held on. He flipped back up and back in as The Master thought he had won. Jericho ran at him only for the last moment when The Master dropped down and backdropped Jericho over the top and out of the ring cleanly this time. The bell sounded and the winner was announced.

**Note: The Master appeared in the match, wearing a black outfit and full covered mask over the face so not to reveal their identity.**

Batista showed up at the top of the ramp and looked down on his possible final opponent if he can beat the other fourteen men.

MR: 75.3%

MQ: 74.0%

OR: 84.9%

JR: "Bah Gawd, Jericho almost did it, and if it wasn't for that son of a bitch Edge he would have won. The Master has become the last man to face Batista for the title, but who knows if Batista will still be champ come that chance. Look at the eyes between these two men. The Intensity is unbelievable, bah gawd what will happen next week!"

Batista and The Master got into a staredown as we headed to the last moments of the show as it faded away.

Overall Rating: 67.8%

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WWE Sunday Night Heat

Sunday 1st May 2005

TV Audience:  714,630 viewers (down by 41,946)

Overall Rating:  33.7%

Viscera def. Val Venis (Pinfall with Spinning Wheel Kick)

MR:  40.4%

MQ:  56.4%

OR:  49.5%

Fighting Fit (Dean/Maven) def. Rhyno/Jannetty  (Pinfall with foot on ropes by Maven)

MR:  53.5%

MQ:  60.2%

OR:  54.8%

Robert Conway def. Boyce LeGrande (Pinfall with The Whiplash)

MR:  35.2%

MQ:  58.7%

OR:  44.5%

William Regal def. Rosey (Pinfall with The Regal Cutter)

MR:  71.0%

MQ:  65.2%

OR:  75.7%

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WWE Raw

Live From Illinois

Monday 2nd May 2005

Attendance: 7,010

TV Audience: 1,110,248 viewers (down by 7,148)

The opening theme and credits started, before they scan the audience with some fan cards being shown, followed by commentary from Jim Ross.

JR: "Welcome everyone to Monday Night Raw. I'm your host Jim Ross and while The King is still away on other duties, I am sad to say his replacement is someone who is a regular as the host of Sunday Night Heat, Jonathan Coachman."

Coach: "Sad to say JR? Listen up, the Number #1 sports broadcaster in the WWE is finally, and I'll say it again, Number #1 Sports Broadcaster is finally on Raw."

JR: "Well, sports broadcaster, maybe, Number #1, I very much doubt it. But folks, tonight we have a great night planned, as you can see above the ring our Main Event will be one of the most brutal, most hard hitting matches in the history of this company. Tonight, Kane will go one on one with Triple H inside a Hell in a Cell!"

Coach: "JR, tonight we will witness if the Big Red Monster does actually bleed red, because tonight Triple H is gonna whip his *** all over this arena."

JR: "That's later tonight folks, but we also have Muhammad Hassan taking on the Immortal Hulk Hogan. That is something I will be looking forward to, and I hope that the Hulkster finally shuts Hassan's mouth once and for all!"

Coach: "If I were you, I'd suggest you shut your trap, you see me and Muhammad, the UNBEATEN Arab American on Raw are like this, close friends, we both have gone through Racist taunts, and if you don't keep your mouth shut JR, then I will inform Hassan just what you are saying behind his back!"

JR: "Well you can say what you want, this is a free country the last time I checked Coach. **Triple H's theme Its Time To Play The Game started up** Well, we are all set folks, we are gonna kick this off by one of tonight's Main Event superstars, and former World Heavyweight Champion, Triple H!"

Tonight Will Be Bloody!

As Triple H's theme was playing, out he walked, stood at the top of the ramp and took a sip of water before spitting it out. He then made his way down to the ring and climbed up taking one more sip before throwing the bottle away. He went on to do his trademark spitting of water routine followed by climbing the turnbuckle and posing for the fans. He eventually finished and grabbed hold of a mic.

HHH: "Above this ring, is one of the most brutal and most bloody things that has ever come out of the WWE. I have been involved in numerous of these matches, and each match gets more hard hitting, more bloody and more suffering. Hell in A Cell **POP** Not only are anyone who has been involved in this match suffered the worst nightmares ever, but they suffer the wrath every time Triple H steps into that ring. Kane, tonight you will step between these ropes, you will step inside this steel surroundings, but I guarantee, that you will NOT STEP OUT! When you get in this ring, the Big Red Monster will become just that, because I promise you Kane that when this is over, the crimson red of your blood will be covering your face and you will become a Victim of the Game! Tonight, I promise the end of Kane. **heat** Not only that, but tonight I have found someone who has planned on joining me and Naitch, joined Evolution in making us once more, the most dominant force in the WWE!"

OR: 93.0%

More Matches?

As Triple H finished his talk, 'Im Back' started up and out walked to the top of the ramp, Eric Bischoff, General Manager of Raw. He stood in his jeans and black leather jacket holding a mic ready to speak as the music stopped.

Eric: "Triple H, tonight it will be you and Kane inside that Hell In A Cell. And I know all about your little buddy Ric Flair. I'm sure you have some plan to get him involved tonight, which is why, I have made a stipulation, Ric Flair will be banned from ringside tonight in the Main Event **POP**"

HHH: "You can't do that, Eric your screwing me again. Eric, you screw me in this match and I promise you that you will live to regret it!"

Eric: "Is that a threat Hunter? You see, I am the General Manager of Raw, I make all the decisions on this show, and what I say goes. So you see, if I say Ric Flair is banned at ringside, then that is exactly what will happen. Tonight, you and Kane will battle it out inside that Hell in a Cell, and maybe you just might get lucky and win. I have witnessed how brutal that match can be, and I know Kane will not go down without a fight! But, I am also out here to talk about something else, your not the only focus of attention tonight Hunter. We have several other matches to contend with, like Batista will be defending his World Heavyweight Championship belt against the man who last week was the first man eliminated in the Battle Royal, RHYNO **pop** Also tonight, a match that has been in the making since Wrestlemania 21. Tonight, Muhammad Hassan will go one on one with, THE IMMORTAL HULK HOGAN **POP** Not only that, but that match will be, A FIRST BLOOD MATCH! But as for tonight's Main Event, Triple H, I hope you are ready, because tonight I have a feeling that the only blood we see in that Hell in a Cell match with Kane, will be YOURS!"

Eric's theme starts as he makes his way backstage leaving Triple H fuming in the ring.

OR: 43.5%

AD BREAKS

JR: "Folks, earlier tonight we had a camera backstage when Steven Richards burst into Eric Bischoff's office and demanded a match Let's take a look."

Revenge?

We see footage with 'Earlier Today' written in the corner. Eric Bischoff is sat in his office when in bursts Steven Richards.

Steven: "Eric, ERIC, you have got to do it. You have got to let me get my revenge on the man who beat me over a month ago, I want him tonight, last week he got away, but tonight, I want him in a match where he can't escape!"

Eric: "First of all, you can't just burst in my office and demand things. But I know what he did to you, I know all about the broken nose you suffered at his hands. And last week I saw him walk off costing his match against you. So tonight, on Raw, we will see Steven Richards taking on The Masterpiece Chris Masters in singles competition. And if he just happen to try and walk off like he did last week, then not only will he be suspended from Raw, but I will fire his *** on the spot, because in my world, on my show, if you break the rules, you have to pay the dues."

OR: 43.5%

JR: "Steven Richards got the match he wanted folks, and it's up now!"

Steven Richards vs Chris Masters

This time Steven Richards was able to exact revenge on Chris Masters. Steven gave him a brutal going over before hitting the Stevie Kick to finish the match and get the pinfall.

Winners: Steven Richards

MR: 36.1%

MQ: 65.2%

OR: 42.1%

Jericho!

A video was aired next of Chis Jericho

OR: 67.7%

JR: "We're back **'Aint no stopping us now' started up** and it look's like we are gonna be joined out here by the former Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin."

Coach: "That's right JR, FORMER Champion, two weeks ago my mate Christian whipped his *** inside of a steel cage. You can't stop Captain Charisma baby!"

JR: "Well, let's see what he has to say tonight!"

Intercontinental Robbery!

As we returned to the ring, a nice pop from the fans came as out walked Shelton Benjamin in full wrestling gear. He made his way down to the ring, not looking happy after losing the Intercontinental Title two weeks back. He got in the ring and grabbed a mic.

Shelton: "Two weeks ago, in this very ring I was robbed of my Intercontinental Championship by Christian **heat** Everyone saw what happened, how I was being held back by his Problem Solver or as I like to call him, his Get down on his knees and kiss his *** Solver, while Christian had the opportunity to escape the cage. Well now it's time for payback, Christian, get the hell out here now because tonight, Shelton wants his title back, and tonight, ITS ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS!"

'Im Back' started up again as out walked once more, Eric Bischoff. He stood at the top of the ramp waiting to speak and the fans showing their disaprovement at not seeing Christian come out to defend his new title.

Eric: "Shelton, now while I was one of the first to congratulate Christian two weeks ago on winning his title, unfortunately I did not see the entire match so I didn't know how he won it. But after watching it this past week I feel that you do deserve a rematch sometime, but it's not gonna be this week. **heat** You have to earn your shot at Christian just like everyone else, so if you beat your opponent tonight, then next week it will be Christian vs Shelton Benjamin in a rematch for the Intercontinental Championship Belt. Oh, and Shelton, your opponent tonight, the man who cost you your title, Tyson Tomko!"

OR: 77.0%

JR: "Folks we are live, and we are all set for out next match, Shelton Benjamin will face Tyson Tomko."

Tyson Tomko w/ Christian vs Shelton Benjamin

Tyson Tomko was accompanied by Christian who used his outside appearance to interfere where possible, but it couldn't help Tomko though as Shelton was able to hit a T-Bone on him and pin the big man to get his rematch with Christian next week.

Winners: Shelton Benjamin

MR: 68.0%

MQ: 68.2%

OR: 71.4%

The Long Awaited Return!

After the match, Christian got inside the ring and both he and Shelton got it on. Shelton dominated until Tyson came from behind and attacked him, allowing Christian to change things around and finish it with an Unprettier on Shelton Benjamin which drew some heat from the fans as Tyson and Christian celebrated over a beaten Shelton.

JR: "Damn that Christian, he just attacked Shelton behind his back, which is typical of this Champion."

Coach: "Typical, what are you talking about JR, the match was over, the bell sounded and Christian had every right to get in that ring and assist his Problem Solver Tyson Tomko."

JR: "He didn't have the right to attack Shelton Benjamin, the match was finished and Shelton won, which means he now faces Christian next week for the Intercontinental Belt!"

As Christian stood there, he turned in shock as 'Oooooh yeah' kicked off which could only mean the return of one man.

JR: "Bah Gawd, it can't be, he's back!"

Matt Hardy came running out to a massive pop from the fans and down to the ring as he ducked a Tyson clothesline and came back with some right hands before a clothesline over the top rope sent Tyson out. Christian attacked from behind but Matt reversed it, and he almost hit Christian with the Twist of Fate, but Christian somehow got out of the hold and escaped under the bottom rope. Matt climbed on the rope trying to get Christian back in but Christian and Tyson made their way up the ramp as Matt checked on Shelton Benjamin.

OR: 74.8%

AD BREAKS

JR: "Welcome back everyone, and before the break we saw the return of Matt Hardy who came out to assist Shelton Benjamin from the assault of Tyson Tomko and Christian. **Footage showed of moments ago** Remember folks, still to come we have our huge Main Event, Hell in A Cell, Kane vs Triple H tonight in this ring. And believe it or not folks, Hulk Hogan is here tonight and he is set to go up against that piece of trash that does nothing but complain about our great nation, Muhammad Hassan."

Coach: "JR, you are pushing your luck talking about Hassan like that. What has he ever done to you? I tell you what, NOTHING. This man is a legend in his home country, he has made it possible for people like me to face up against the Racism sweeping this country, and from the words coming out of your mouth, I'd say you are a Racist JR!"

JR: "I am no such thing Coach, you know as well as I do that I have coloured friends, I don't care how they look, but when they come out here and trash our great country then I do my very best and defend it. If your so unhappy why don't you leave, I can host this show on my own you know!"

Coach: "Well Eric told me the last two weeks you hosted this show JR, the ratings dropped down so far even repeats of I Love Lucy was beating us to a pulp. **Hassan's music started up** Now shut up before I inform my good friends who are coming out here now all about your little snide comments."

JR: "Oh great, you can say what you like Coach the plain matter of fact is I don't like these two guys, and not only that, but neither does any other American. Now stick that to your friends!"

A Joke of an Immortal Legend!

Hassan's music continued as the fans were giving some heat as out walked Muhammad Hassan and Daivari. They made their way down to the ring, Hassan stopping outside first and praying before getting in the ring. Daivari handed a mic over to Hassan who was still getting boo'd from the fans.

Hassan: "Tonight, in this place you call Illinois **pop**. I, Muhammad Hassan have promised to disgrace this company and this Nation. **Heat** Tonight, your living legend, your immortal Hulk Hogan **pop** will be destroyed in this ring, he will become a victim and allow me to show the world that you must take Muhammad Hassan seriously. I am unbeaten on Raw, and no one, not even Hulk Hogan can stop the lies and Racism sweeping this country. Hulk Hogan symbolises this country and what it stands for, Truth, Justice and The American way of life. But this is not what it really stands for, The USA stands for Racism, it stands for filth, and it stands for the way of life of all you sheep who follow your leader. You act like my home country is the only place with a dictatorship, but unlike you American's we actually BELIEVE IN OUR LEADER!"

As he said that, the fans blew the roof off as 'Im a Real American' started up and Muhammad Hassan and Daivari looked on in shock awaiting the American Living Legend.

JR: "Here he comes, here is the Immortal Hulk Hogan Folks!"

Out from the top of the ramp, the fans showed their unhappiness as out walked a midget Hulk Hogan. Dressed in red and yellow with a huge moustache on his face, the midget stood at the top of the ramp waving an American Flag. He then posed looking around at the fans and started to make his way down the ramp as Hassan and Daivari smiled setting this up.

JR: "What the, this is disgraceful, that is not Hulk Hogan."

Coach: "Come on JR, it is Hulk Hogan, he's wearing the red and yellow, he has the same stupid moustache and he's waving the American Flag, remember Hulk is about 200 years old, he will have shrunk a bit by now JR!"

The Mini-Hulk climbed in the ring as he moved over to go face to knee of Muhammad Hassan. Mini Hulk looked up, giving off a pouty look. The fans started a Hogan chant, as Mini Hulk drew it in. Hassan got down on his knees to go face to face with him.

Hassan: "At last, the real Hulk Hogan shows his face. I thought you would be bigger. **laughs with Daivari** I mean they always claim you have the largest arms in the world, but they never said you were the smallest person in the world to go with it. Now listen up, Hulk. I am Muhammad Hassan, I sent shivers down the back of any man who faces me, I am unbeaten on Raw, and tonight in this ring, I am gonna beat you 1-2-3."

Hassan then slaps Mini Hulk in the face as he backs off and has his face turned. Mini Hulk turns his head back pouting back at Hassan, as he suddenly grabs his t-shirt and starts ripping it off in Hulkster style. Mini Hulk then moves to the ropes and starts doing the three poses of Hulk Hogan for the fans. He turns back but is met by a kick to the face sending him down from Daivari, as the crowd go mad at this action. Both he and Hassan then start a beatdown on Mini Hulk until out of nowhere, the music started again, and Hassan and Daivari turned around as out walked at the top of the ramp the real Immortal Hulk Hogan to a massive pop from the fans.

JR: "Here he comes, here is the real Hulk Hogan everyone, and he is gonna kick some butt right now in that ring, you go and get them Hulk. Listen to this deafening crowd!"

Coach: "Oh, shut up JR, he stands no chance against both Hassan and Daivari."

He stood milking up the reaction of the fans before he made his way down pointing at both Hassan and Daivari. He climbed inside but is met by a barrage of kicks to the back but manages to get to his feet, he grabs both men and smashes their heads together as both men roll out the ring.

Hulk then ripped off his t-shirt at the crowd went wild and Hassan and Daivari stood outside holding their heads looking up at the real Hulk Hogan in the ring. Hulk checked on his mini self as he got to his feet. The two then stood in the center of the ring, and both men at the same time did the call to the fans with their hands to their ears, followed by the three poses which the fans popped to.

Hassan was given a mic by Daivari who had ran around and grabbed one off Lillian.

Hassan: "Hogan, you have just made the biggest mistake of your career. Get me a ref out here, because right now in that very ring, I am gonna beat you down Hogan, and I am gonna show the world that we Arab American's are here to stay!"

A ref came running down as we headed to a small break.

OR: 67.7%

Slam of the Week!

A video aired next of Slam of the Week, and showed The Master winning the Battle Royal last week followed by a staredown between himself and World Champion Batista.

First Blood Match:

Hulk Hogan vs Muhammad Hassan w/ Daivari

We returned back to the ring as the two men got it on in the ring, with Hassan dominating with some cheating tactics and thumbs to the eyes. Hogan came back after a while with the fans help and started to take it back to Hassan as he started running wild. Hogan set up Hassan for the big boot as he shot him to the ropes and came back with a huge foot to the face sending Hassan down. Hogan started telling the fans he was gonna use his fist to cut him open as Daivari pulled the referee out of the ring, sending him crashing to the outside.

Daivari grabbed the ring bell and jumped onto the apron. Hogan turned and caught him though with a huge right hand as Daivari crashed down and out, but the ring bell fell inside as Hassan grabbed a hold of it. Hogan looked down at Daivari before he turned and was met with a huge shot of the ring bell to his forehead by Hassan as the crowd went mad. Hogan crashed to the mat, and rolled over a number of times, before he turned and we saw he had been cut wide open. Hassan dropped the bell to the outside and moved over putting the boot into Hogan as the fans started a Hogan chant. Daivari coming too grabbed the ref and pushed him back inside slowly.

Hassan looked down on his bloody opponent and hit some punches to him, before standing up, raising his now bloody hands in front of him as he looked at them, a weird eye glaze staring over them, before he wiped the blood of Hulk Hogan over his bare chest as a red cross showed up on his chest of Hogan's blood. Hassan then got down and picked Hogan up as he put him in the Camel Clutch. The referee coming to slightly as he saw the blood on Hogan's face pouring out as he called for the bell which by now was back to normal place and sounded as Lillian announced that the winner of the match was Muhammad Hassan.

Hassan held on the hold as Daivari jumped in the ring and started to shout at Hogan in Arabic in front of his face as the fans boo'd loudly. The referee eventually got Hassan to break the hold as he stood up, and Daivari raised his hand in victory as the bloody Hulk Hogan layed there.

Winners: Muhammad Hassan

MR: 81.3%

MQ: 62.8%

OR: 75.7%

Women's Champion!

A video was aired next of Women's Champion Trish Stratus showing her winning the belt on each occasion and her claiming to be the Greatest Women's Champion of all time!

OR: 56.1%

JR: "Folks, I still can't believe what I witnessed moments ago, it's still hard to explain but we may have seen the end of Hulkamania tonight in that ring."

Coach: "The end of Hulkamania, the end of Hulk Hogan, the end of all these fans worshipping a piece of American Garbage who is a relic of times gone by. What we witnessed tonight JR, was a moment in history. Something no one else has been able to do. Muhammad Hassan, sorry I'll repeat that, THE STILL UNBEATEN Muhammad Hassan just destroyed the man everyone claims is Immortal. I love it JR, it can't get any better than this!"

JR: "What Hassan did was sick Coach, and you along with it by loving what happened out there. I understand Hulk Hogan has been rushed to hospital folks and he will be getting checked over after losing a lot of blood in that match. It is a sad day in the history of this company. But, unfortunately we have to move on, and we are set for Rhyno to get his chance at become the World Heavyweight Champion. Last week Rhyno was the first man to be eliminated in the Battle Royal which gives him first chance at beating Batista."

WWE World Heavyweight Championship:

Batista © vs Rhyno (Number #15 in the Battle Royal)

A battle of two big men now, as Rhyno got a good pop from the fans calling for his Gore. A while into the match, Rhyno was able to hit a Gore on Batista as JR claimed a huge upset was gonna happen, but Batista somehow kicked out and eventually after another few minutes came back to hit a Batista Bomb on Rhyno and pick up the win.

Winners: Batista ©

MR: 69.2%

MQ: 63.6%

OR: 75.6%

The Gathering!

As Batista celebrated in the ring his first Title Defence from the fifteen men of the Battle Royal, the arena went dark and a video showed moments of the Master drawing energy from his opponent last week and winning the Battle Royal itself. It then had a voice speak out over it.

'Soon Batista, your reign as World Heavyweight Champion will come to an end, soon the Darkness surrounding this company will reign supreme. The gates of Hell shall be unleashed upon this mortal world and the beast will rise to fulfill his destiny!'

After this the video ended and the lights came back on, with Batista looking up at the Titantron clutching his belt not happy with what he just heard.

OR: 47.9%

AD BREAK

JR: "Well, we have had our final break, and we are only moments away from tonights huge Main Event, but let's see just how this match came about."

Kane vs HHH Story So Far!

A video was shown focusing on the battles between Kane and Triple H so far. Triple H costing Kane the championship several weeks ago as he got beat by Snitsky, followed by Kanes assault on Ric Flair beating him, and last week when Triple H informed Kane of tonight's Hell in a Cell Match!

OR: 65.3%

JR: "Folks, the Cell is being brought down and we are set for the biggest match on Raw to date, Kane vs Triple H inside a Hell In A Cell."

Hell In A Cell:

Triple H vs Kane

The Hell came down during the last video/commentary as Triple H came out first alone, as Ric Flair was banned from ringside. Kane came out to a huge pop from the fans as the two men got in the ring with the mesh of steel around them and the match got underway.

During the match, Kane sent Triple H into the mesh of wire as Triple H got cut wide open, his blood pouring out before after a few more minutes Triple H got his revenge. He pulled out a steel chair from under the ring and smashed it against Kane who got cut open as well. A few more chair shots sent the big red monster down, but not out as he came back each time until eventually it was enough to keep him down. Triple H climbed out the ring once more, and checked under the ring as he grabbed hold of a piece of leather strap, and some handcuffs. He climbed in but Kane got back and started to beat down Triple H, as Kane grabbed the leather strap and slapped it over his back, the sound echoing around the arena. Triple H was screaming out, as suddenly some music started up. 'Its time to rock'n'roll' kicked off for some reason, and Kane turned to see Trish Stratus stood at the top of the ramp and walk down to the ring. This allowed time for Triple H to come from behind and hit a low blow on Kane. Kane dropped to the mat, and Triple H got in control once more. JR shouted out about how this is not right, and why was Trish Stratus coming out to the ring area. Triple H picked up Kane and set him up as he hit a Pedigree, and pinned Kane to get the pinfall.

After the match Triple H dragged Kane's beaten body to the mesh of metal and handcuffed him somehow to it, as he used two sets, both hands handcuffed to the metal. Triple H then smashed some more right hands to Kane as he began to love the pain he was inflicting on Kane.

Triple H moved around and told them to open the door, as in walked Trish Stratus. Suddenly Ric Flair ran down to the ring and inside to join them, throwing the referee away as he took a bump. The three stood in the ring, Flair raising Triple H's hand in victory as Kane stood helpess handcuffed to the mesh.

Winners: Triple H

MR: 86.8%

MQ: 68.1%

OR: 84.2%

JR: "Damn you Triple H, damn you to hell for what you just did. I thought Kane had this won until that no good piece of trash Trish Stratus came out here."

Coach: "I keep telling you JR, you can't beat The Game, no one can. Kane just took the beating of his life, and just like his name, he has become a Big Red, Bloody, Monster, haha!"

JR: "This is sick!"

The Aftermatch!

After the brutal match, Ric Flair went out and snatched a mic off Lillian Garcia leaving her shocked, as Trish and Triple H were stood in the ring laughing at Kane unable to break free. They both stepped out the ring and walked over to Kane, as Triple H held his head, Trish licked her bare hand and hit a huge smack across Kane's face which could be heard around the arena. They then both climbed in the ring as Flair came back with a mic as he passed it to Triple H.

HHH: "See Naitch, I said it would be easy. **all 3 laugh** I mean, after all you need a brain to work out our great plan and we all know Kane doesn't have one. Just like he doesn't have the balls to go up against me, The Game Triple H in a Hell In A Cell. I told you Kane that I would beat you, I told you earlier tonight that I will make you bleed like no one else ever has, but you wouldn't take any notice. Well tonight I showed you like I am showing everyone else, and this is especially for you Batista, Triple H is not over, The Game still rules this ring and no one, not Kane, not Batista, hell not even Eric Bischoff can stand in my way. Last week I was passed over so to speak by the Intercontinental Champion Christian. Well I say this, what is your loss is another person's gain, and the person who has gained from you missing out is the greatest champion ever, the greatest Woman to ever set foot in the ring, the six time, do you hear that, she's almost as good as me Naitch, the Six time WWE Women's Champion, Trish Stratus."

Trish steps forward and takes a bow before she pats the belt over her shoulder. Triple H then hands the mic over to her.

Trish: "Thank you Hunter, your so sweet. **HHH smiles along with Naitch who pats him on the back** You see all you little nododys in the arena tonight **heat**, to be this great like I am, you need to be around greatness. To be as succesfull as I am, you need to be around succesfull men. I am not only the Six Times Women's Champion, but I am also the only Real Beautiful woman left on Raw, I mean, who else do you have? Lita, like the only people who talk to her are dogs, because that's what she is herself, a Bitch. Then we have Maria and Candice, please don't let me get onto them two **puts finger in her mouth as to imply she is throwing up**. We have Victoria, but where is she now? She's probably trying to seek psychiatric help after she saw Steven Richards in drag **pop** We have Lillian of course, the voice of Raw, or maybe that should be the Mouth of Raw, coz we all know what you enjoy. **Trish mimes as if Lillian has gone down on a guy as Lillian reacts in disgust** There is of course, Stacy Keibler **POP**, but come on, after what happened to her last week, we all know she's been in a coma for months, even years **mimes walking around like Frankenstein**, and the only reason she won Babe of the Year this time, is because they said they wanted someone to resemble the Movie Babe in a talking Pig. **all three laugh** Then we have the biggest slut of them all, Christy Hemme **does Christy's bouncing dance routine** the cheapest tart in the history of, well, Tarts. She could put any prostitute to shame by how much she charges backstage **winks**. So you see, the greatest Women's champion is standing in this very ring. Not only am I beautiful, but I am so succesfull. And I am standing next to two of the greatest, actually, scratch that, THE GREATEST ever champions in the history of this business, the Ten Times World Heavyweight Champion Triple H **heat** and the Sixteen Times World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair **crowd do a whoooo**. As you see in this ring, you are seeing the Evolution that really is the best in this business, we have the greatest champion of the past, but definitely not past it yet, Ric Flair. The greatest champion today Triple H, and the greatest Women's Champion in the history of this business, me, Trish Stratus!"

Trish hands the mic back to Triple H as she takes another bow.

HHH: "And we have only one thing left to say!"

All three get to the mic as they all shout out at the same time.

All: "Whoooooooooooooooooooooooo!"

JR: "This is not right, this can't be happening. Trish Stratus has joined Evolution."

Coach: "I told you JR, to be the best you have to be around the best, and Trish has joined the two greatest men in the history of this company."

JR: "Bah gawd, tell me this is not true, someone pinch me because this is just too unreal!"

The show ends with Triple H, Ric Flair and Trish Stratus all stood in the ring holding their hands in the air to signify their teamwork as a beaten and bloody Kane stands handcuffed in the background.

OR: 76.8%

Overall Rating: 71.6%

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WWE Sunday Night Heat

Sunday 8th May 2005

TV Audience:  703,102 viewers (down by 11,528)

Overall Rating:  48.9%

Christy Hemme def. Lana Star (Pinfall with Twist of Fate)

MR:  34.8%

MQ:  22.4%

OR:  21.4%

Val Venis def. Simon Dean (Pinfall with Money Shot)

MR:  54.0%

MQ:  63.5%

OR:  63.3%

Matt Hardy def. Gene Snitsky (Pinfall with Twist of Fate)

MR:  72.2%

MQ:  68.0%

OR:  76.9%

The Master def. Marty Jannetty (Pinfall with The Powerslam)

MR:  41.4%

MQ:  70.8%

OR:  48.5%

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WWE Raw

Live From Connecticut

Monday 9th May 2005

Attendance: 7,982

TV Audience: 1,104,112 viewers (down by 6,136)

Monster Unleashed?

Before the show started, a video was played over the screen.

It started pitch black, before a light overhead came on slowly, and showed the five members of the group known as 'The Gathering', The Master stood in the center (face still covered by the robe he was wearing), Hurricane and Rosey to his left, and Viscera on his right, with Stacy Keibler kneeling down in front of The Master as he got ready to speak.

Master: "Tonight, I shall begin to open the Gates of HELL! Tonight, The Gathering will make a leap forward in it's domination in the WWE! Tonight, our final Member will be unveiled as the Link will be completed. No one can stop what they do not understand, and the Monster shall be UNLEASHED ON ALL THOSE WHO STAND IN OUR WAY!"

The camera moved in slowly as the focus on his eyes as a glaze looking back as if no one was there before the light went off and we headed to the show.

OR: 68.1%

The show started with the opening credits, followed by the usual pyros and scan of the audience inside the arena. We are then joined up near the top of the ramp by Jim Ross and The Coach, our hosts for the show.

Tonights Matches:

JR: "Welcome to Monday Night Raw folks. Well after that unusual start to the show it looks like tonight we may be seeing the final piece in the jigsaw for this group known only as The Gathering. But we also have some great plans tonight, four titles are on the line."

Coach: "That's right JR, I'm the Coach to everyone wanting to know, and tonight we have Batista taking on the Unbeaten, and the greatest Raw Arab American in the history of this company, Muhammad Hassan, and I definitely feel an upset tonight baby!"

JR: "I hope not, I don't think I could stand calling Muhammad Hassan the New World Heavyweight Champion. Anyway, folks tonight our World Tag Team Champions The Hurricane and Rosey will be defending the belts against the two men they defeated, William Regal and Tajiri."

Coach: "You know, all Regal and Tajiri have done is moan about losing them belts, but we all know it was just a matter of time, The Superhero's have become Supervillains so to speak, and I am all for Hurricane and Rosey."

JR: "Also tonight, Shelton Benjamin gets his rematch against Intercontinental Champion Chistian, as well as Trish Stratus defending her Women's Championship against one member who now seems to be possessed, Stacy Keibler."

Coach: "My man Captain Charisma will tonight beat Shelton Benjamin, and it won't be all about the Benjamins, it will be all about The Charisma baby!"

JR: "Folks, that's later tonight, but what a way to kick the show off, we have a huge Tag Team Match. Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho will take on Edge and his partner, Shawn Michaels. This is sure to be a slobberknocker!"

OR: 70.4%

Chris Benoit/Chris Jericho vs Edge/Shawn Michaels

Chris Jericho picked up the win in this Tag Match, by hitting the Lionsault on Shawn Michaels after Benoit had him in the Crippler Crossface before being distracted by Edge.

Winners: Chris Jericho/Chris Benoit

MR: 84.8%

MQ: 82.6%

OR: 89.5%

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Trish Suprise!

We came back and 'Its Time To Rock 'n' Roll' started up and out walked the current WWE Women's Champion Trish Stratus. She stood at the top of the ramp, wearing a white shirt and hot black trousers. She patted her title over he shoulder and made her way down to the ring. She climbed inside and paraded about with her title, before she grabbed a mic off Lillian snatching it away and giving her a bad look.

Trish: "You know, last week I am proud to say I did something that no one else wanted to do, I did something that shook the reaction backstage. **crowd started a slut chant** That's no way to talk about Lillian people, I mean come on, it's not her fault if she needs the money, she needs to keep them facelifts up you know what I mean sweatie. **winks at lillian who is disgusted** Back to what I was saying, last week I joined the most dominant group in this history of the WWE, you can keep your DX, you can keep your Right To Censors, I joined the biggest of them all, in fact, why don't I show you."

Footage aired of last week's final moments, as Trish appeared at ringside, and her slap to Kane before joining Triple H and Flair back in the ring. We then return to find Trish applauding before she placed the belt over the top rope and started to undo the buttons on her shirt, and took it off to reveal a Evolution T-shirt underneath. She posed with it on, tied at the bottom of the t-shirt around her waist so it didn't hang down, and revealed her mid riff.

Trish: "Evolution, the most dominant force in this company. No one has made a bigger impact, the bigger stars and the most beautiful woman. Tonight, in this ring I have to do battle with, well the supposedly Babe of the Year, Stacy Keibler. We all know that she ain't no Babe, well apart from her resemblance to that famous movie star, Babe the Talking Pig. **laughs** A couple of weeks back, she joined this little, cult, or whatever they wanna call themselves, and all I've heard is yadda yadda yadda, we're bad and all that rubbish. I mean come on people, who's the most dominant person on this show? **crowd start a you suck chant** No, of course Triple H is the most important man in this company. He has been champion ten times, can you believe that, ten times people. Although, I am the six times Women's champion. Well listen here Stacy, that's if you can hear after you finish dancing around in your black dress being your little friends so called bride to be. Geez, first Lita, now Stacy, I have to say these sluts really like the darker edge to men don't they. Stacy, tonight, you will be going down more times than Lillian Garcia on a night on the town!"

Trish laughs until the lights go out. The crowd awaits someone arriving but no one does, after a minute of no reaction, the lights come back on, and Trish is stood in the ring, covered in red. She starts screaming as she realises it's blood that has been poured over her. She starts shaking and screaming more before she jumps out the ring and runs off up the ramp, leaving her title belt behind still placed over the ring ropes.

OR: 64.4%

Covering The Problem Solver!

Backstage we find Shelton Benjamin warming up as in view walks last week's saviour, Matt Hardy.

Matt: "Shelton, tonight you get your shot, the chance you have been waiting for. Christian doesn't know what hits him when you get in the ring!"

Shelton: "Listen Matt, thanks for helping me out last week."

Matt: "No problem, boy i'm glad to be back though. Matt Hardy is gonna show everyone that I have big plans for the future!"

Shelton: "That's cool, but tonight, remember, it's all about the Benjamins!"

Matt and Shelton hit a high five of hands together before they make their way off out of the room.

OR: 75.9%

JR: "Folks, coming up now we have a Intercontinental Championship match, Christian will defend his title against the man he beat, Shelton Benjamin."

WWE Intercontinental Championship:

Shelton Benjamin vs Christian ©

Christian was losing out to Shelton Benjamin when Tyson Tomko started getting involved. He threw the chair inside though before Matt Hardy came around to attack Tyson. The ref climbed out and tried to break it up as Christian grabbed the steel chair that was shot inside, he went to hit Shelton but he ducked and hit a swinging foot to the face which knocked the chair into Christian's face. Shelton then got ready and hit a T-Bone Supplex on a groggy Christian as he covered. The ref slid back in, and went for the cover, but Tyson grabbed his foot and pulled the ref out of the ring. Tyson jumped inside and attacked Shelton as Matt Hardy jumped in and both double teamed on Tyson while Christian was coming to. The ref jumped back inside and tried breaking it up, before disqualifying both men for outside interference. Tyson grabbed Christian and got him out the ring along with his still Intercontinental Championship belt, as Matt Hardy and Shelton Benjamin argued with the ref, Shelton realising he has lost his title shot.

Winners: Draw (Double DQ)

MR: 79.2%

MQ: 79.0%

OR: 88.4%

Getting Ready For A Tag Match!

Backstage we found William Regal and Tajiri making their way to the ring ready for their Tag Title Rematch against Hurricane and Rosey.

OR: 70.0%

AD BREAKS

JR: "We're back and coming up now we have a Tag Team match with The Hurricane and Rosey defending their World Tag Team Titles against William Regal and Tajiri."

Coach: "Well this will be one short lived match JR, Hurricane and Rosey are set to dominate the Tag Team division and I don't see anyone beating these two super, well villains I think is now the word"

JR: "We'll soon find out, it's time for the World Tag Team Titles to be on the line."

WWE World Tag Team Championship:

William Regal/Tajiri vs The Hurricane/Rosey ©

Hurricane and Rosey beat William Regal and Tajiri. Rosey pinned William Regal after a huge splash off the top rope as Hurricane fought with Tajiri on the outside.

Winners: Hurricane / Rosey ©

MR: 71.0%

MQ: 70.2%

OR: 76.9%

JR: "Well, Hurricane and Rosey beat the former champs once more, and who knows who will be challenging them next."

Coach: "There is no one JR, that's the point I was making before the match. No one has the ability to take on this dark Tag Team and be able to take them titles away, NO ONE!"

JR: "We'll find out in time Coach, but folks, **Im Back plays as out walks Eric Bischoff** here comes the General Manager Eric Bischoff and I wonder what he wants tonight!"

Are You Gonna Sign?

As we returned from commentary, we found Eric Bischoff stood in the ring with a mic.

Eric: "I have come out here because I have some great news, and it's regarding next week!"

Suddenly Eric is cut off looking shocked, as the fans give a good pop to the music, 'No Chance In Hell' started up and out walked the WWE Owner, Vince McMahon. He swaggered his way down to the ring, in his usual trademark style before climbing in, and Eric looking like he didn't know he was coming out tonight. Vince took hold of a mic.

Eric: "Mr McMahon, I wasn't expecting you to be here tonight, but I have to say it is an honour to have you here on the number one show!"

Vince: "Eric, stop kissing my *** for once in your life. **POP** I am here because something has to be sorted, I have tried dealing with it away from the show but it seems nothing is happening quickly. So I decided to come here, in my home town of Connecticut **POP** and make you decide. So, Eric Bischoff, General Manager of Raw, my company, my show, I am gonna ask you once, and once only. You have still not signed your contract I have offered you, so therefore, I am gonna say this, Eric, are you ready to sign the contract Live here on Raw."

Eric: "Well, Mr McMahon, I have to keep my options open, and well...."

Vince: "Well nothing, yes or no Eric, decide!"

Eric: "Mr McMahon, Vince, you have to understand where I am coming from, I can't just sign away the next two years of my life, especially without checking out any other options. I am a busy man you know Vince, other companies have come to me and asked if I could help them out in some way!"

Vince: "As I hear, well it pains me to do this, and you know I have to consider the future of this show and my company when I say, Eric Bischoff, YOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUURRRRR FIRED!"

JR: "BAH GAWD, ERIC BISCHOFF HAS BEEN FIRED."

Coach: "What, this can't be happening, Boss, you can't leave, what's gonna happen now!"

Vince shouts at Eric as he stands there in shock. Security comes down as they get in the ring and grab Eric Bischoff as they drag him off up the ramp *the crowd chanting a na na na na, hey hey, goodbye** and out backstage leaving Vince stood left in the ring.

Vince: "Now then, let's get back to Raw business in hand. As was planned, next week the WWE will be coming live from the UK. That's right, next week Live from The Manchester Evening News Arena, in Manchester England. This will be a Live Raw from the UK once again. Last time we came to town, the greeting was beyond our belief, and so we thought we have to come back. So next week, we will be Live, and we will have an action packed night for you UK fans. You see, I have decided to call this special night, a Night Of Retribution. Next week, I have already booked, Edge to face Chris Jericho in a Ladder Match **POP**. Also, Shawn Michaels will face Chris Benoit in a No Disqualification Match **POP** We will also have a Triple Threat Match, Christian will be defending his Intercontinental Championship against Shelton Benjamin and, Matt Hardy! **POP** Batista will be defending his World Heavweight Championship Belt against his next opponent in line, Gene Snitsky. And I will be on hand to make sure everything runs smoothly, seems we no longer have a General Manager on the show."

Vince's theme then hit as he made his way up the ramp and backstage.

OR: 75.9%

Protect With Your Life!

Backstage, we found The Master, Viscera and Stacy Keibler in their locker room. Stacy had her head bowed in front of the Master, while he talked to Viscera.

Master: "Tonight, my bride to be will be taking on the woman known as Trish Stratus. Viscera, as the man who can stop everything, you know what must be done. Tonight, you must protect my bride with your life, you must make sure no one hurts her. Do you understand me?"

Viscera: "My Master, my life is yours to use as you will. And tonight, I shall be by your bride's side, and will protect her from any harm. Your wish is my command!"

The Master goes over to Stacy, he lifts her head so she looks directly at him, her glare seemingly looking right through him like she is in some sort of trance.

Master: "Tonight my bride, you shall take the first step in becoming the Women's Champion. Tonight you shall be protected from harm by Viscera, and my life, my energy will become yours. I give to you my power for you to use in your match, and you shall become the most powerful woman in the history of this company."

The Master then places his hand on her forehead, as his hand shakes and he bows his head as the part finishes.

OR: 53.3%

JR: "What a night we have had so far, and it isn't over yet folks. Still to come we have Stacy Keibler taking on Evolution's newest member Trish Stratus, the WWE Women's Champion. But before that, we have a match as Batista will be defending his WWE World Heavyweight Championship Belt against the unbeaten man on Raw, Muhammad Hassan. I hope I tell you, I said I hope Batista kicks this guys butt and show's him who is the real champ in this arena tonight!"

Coach: "What did you say? I told you before JR you need to keep your big mouth shut, you have to respect the unbeaten Muhammad Hassan, and right now, I can't do anything to help you. Your on your own JR!"

JR: "What are you going on about Coach? In fact, I'd prefer to be on my own instead of you coming out here for the past two weeks mumbling on!"

Coach: "That's it, I will not work with a bumbling Sooner man who can't even show respect to the greatest, and I'll say that again JR, the greatest Announcer in the history of Raw, The Coach!"

JR: "Well clear off then, I'd be happy when King returns to be my co-commentator. At least we get on!"

WWE World Heavyweight Championship:

Batista © vs Muhammad Hassan w/ Daivari

Muhammad Hassan's music started and out he walked, accompanied by Daivari. They walked down a few steps before stopping, and looking over at Jim Ross. Hassan made his way back up and around to the commentator's booth, as Coach stood up and shook hands with Hassan and Daivari. Hassan took hold of a mic.

Hassan: "JR, Good 'Ol Jim Ross, the Sooner for life himself. I have been informed by a close friend that you have been saying things, things which like every American here tonight has thought of. You claim like everyone that I do not deserve my title shot tonight, that I, Muahammad Hassan would be better off leaving this country you call America. You JR, you say this because you are just like all these sheep, you are nothing more than a Racist. You don't look at me as being a Professional wrestler, you look at me as being from another country. Well let me tell you that I was born in this country, I have just as much right as anyone here tonight to speak my views, to be able to walk down the street without having people like you saying things behind my back, to be able to eat in restaurants without having people staring at me while I eat believing I have some ulterior motive. Well tonight, you will not be able to do anything but praise me for destroying your model World Heavyweight Champion Batista **pop**. Then, you shall get down on your knees and worship me, your new World Champion, Muhammad Hassan!"

Hassan then slapped JR who fell back on the announce table as Daivari then jumped in and started to lay a beat down on JR with punches. Coach stood laughing as he just watched, until the music hit, and out came the World Heavyweight Champion Batista. Hassan jumped back onto the stage area and met Batista on it as the two started the match up near the entrance as the ref ran up to get them back down to the ring. Daivari stopped the beating to go and walk down with his client Hassan as medics came out and checked on JR, as he was being helped backstage. This left Coach in commentary on his own.

The match went on for a good ten to fifteen minutes, Hassan and Daivari double teaming at times on Batsita. Batista eventually came back and layed a beating to Hassan to the crowds delight, until he set up Hassan for the Batista Bomb. As he had him up though, Hassan was shot a pair of brass knuckles by Daivari as he was placed on top of Batista, and he hit a huge right hand with them, sending Batista down.

The ref saw this and called for the bell, disqualfying Hassan for the use of the brass knuckles. Hassan didn't care though as he climbed on top of Batista and started laying another beat down splitting Batista open, as Daivari climbed down on the mat, shouting in Batista's face in Arabic before Hassan stood up. His hands covered in Batista's blood, as he once more wiped the blood over his chest in a red cross style. He then took Batista and locked him in the Camel Clutch and Batista was in pain.

Suddenly JR re-appeared at the top of the stage area and he walked down to the ring area.

Coach: "What is JR doing back out here, someone come out here and remove this man, he has nothing to do with this match."

Daivari jumped out the ring and blocked his path, but JR suddenly snapped and punched Daivari sending him down. He then walked around the ring and grabbed hold of a chair as he slid in the ring. He moved over and smashed it against Hassan's back as he collapsed forward in agony, as Daivari grabbed him and dragged him out while JR went for another chair shot but missed as Hassan got out in time. Daivari and Hassan were making their way back up the ramp as JR checked on a bloody Batista as he helped him up the ramp and backstage.

Winners: Batista © (via DQ)

MR: 81.2%

MQ: 67.2%

OR: 84.7%

Main Event Next!

A video was aired showing Stacy Keibler and Trish Stratus battling for the Women's Championship. It showed highlights of the past few weeks showing Stacy kidnapped and joining The Gathering, while Trish joined Evolution last week on Raw.

OR: 55.5%

Coach: "Now we have got rid of that old fool, it's time for the Main Event people. Trish Stratus, the greatest Women's champion in the history of the business and the most beautiful woman on Raw will be going up against Stacy Keibler. I just hope that huge individual Viscera doesn't get involved, but I know Triple H and The Nature Boy Ric Flair will be at ringside to make sure things go right!"

WWE Women's Championship:

Trish Stratus © w/ Ric Flair vs Stacy Keibler w/ Viscera

Trish Stratus was accompanied to ringside by Ric Flair, as it started showing footage of an incident that took place from during the last match backstage.

We saw officials run down the corridor and found Triple H knocked out unconciouss with a steel chair placed at his side.

We returned as out came Stacy Keibler, her head bowed and accompanied from behind by Viscera, her bodyguard. They made their way to the ring as Flair tried encouraging Trish not to worry as she was still unhappy about what happened to her earlier tonight.

The match was short, as the two battled out in the ring, at times Stacy looking like she could hold her own against Trish. After a bit, Trish got sent to the corner and collided with the ref. He got knocked out as Trish hit a Chick Kick to Stacy who ran in and knocked her out. Trish covered but with no ref, she couldn't get the pinfall. Flair tried to get in but Viscera stopped him as he knocked him down. Suddenly a ref appeared and ran down to the ring, as he slid in, a mask over his face. Trish covered Stacy, only for Stacy to somehow kick out at the last second. Trish looked shocked, as she didn't know what to do. She got up and started to argue with the new ref, his face with mask on and body still covered. Suddenly, the ref started to raise his arms like The Master as Trish's face changed to a state of shock realising who it was. Trish backed up until Stacy was behind her. The ref went to kick Trish in the midriff, only for her to move out of the way and the ref kicked Stacy by accident. Trish saw the opportunity, grabbed Stacy's head and ran up the ropes for a Stratusfaction followed by a cover. The ref got down and quickly made a very fast three count as Trish picked up the win. Trish jumped up, as the ref stood up with her, and removed his mask to reveal none other than Triple H. The fans went wild at this cheating team once more pulling the wool over their eyes, as Triple H hugged Trish Stratus and Flair climbed in the ring after knocking Viscera down with a blow to the legs.

Winners: Trish Stratus ©

MR: 69.4%

MQ: 37.2%

OR: 52.8%

Coach: "Yes, you go guys, Evolution is dominating Raw once more." **Coach gets up and claps for Evolution**

WAR!

As the match was over, Triple H looked down on Stacy, as he picked her up and placed her between his legs setting up a Pedigree. He placed his arms out at the side, before reaching down and grabbing Stacy's arms as he hit a Pedigree on Stacy who went out cold. Viscera climbed into the ring but Flair got a cheap shot in, followed by a low blow from Trish which sent him down. Triple H raised Trish's arm in victory as she held the belt.

Suddenly, the lights dimmed down and a monk's chanting theme started up. From the top of the ramp came out the Master. He made a few steps down before stopping and calling back to the top of the ramp, seemingly calling for his team. Out walked The Hurricane and Rosey, pushing a large wooden box down in front of them. They made their way past the Master and pushed it down to the bottom of the ramp, before placing it at the side of the ring. Triple H, Ric Flair looked on, with Trish Stratus visually worried at this ceremony.

Coach: "What the hell, what's going on here, these aren't welcome out here now, this is Evolution's time to be in the ring. And what's with that box they pushed down, who's in there?"

The crate was placed next to the ring, as Hurricane and Rosey lifted the lid off, and out of nothing, came the rising figure of the Monster Kane who sat up. His face turned to look up at Triple H who stood with a shocked expression on his face after last week's destruction of Kane. Kane stood up and climbed into the ring, as Triple H and Flair attacked but were unable to hold off Kane who started destroying both men. Trish made her quick exit, out the ring and over the barrier into the fans part looking back at the assault in the ring. Kane sent Flair to the ropes and came back with a huge boot, sending him down. Triple H made his exit next, rolling out the ring and grabbing Flair pulling him out. They made their way over the barrier, and stood looking back at the ring.

Kane stood in the ring, before Hurricane and Rosey climbed in, opening the ropes to allow The Master to climb inside. He stood near the ropes, looking over at Triple H before turning his attention to his bride, Stacy Keibler lying unconciouss in the middle of the ring. He walked over, bent down and lifted Stacy's lifeless body, head bowed back over his hand, unable to get any reaction from her.

The Master suddenly snapped as the hood came down, the face with mask on still covering so you can't see who he is, his face changed to rage, his eyes changed to a glare of despair his body started shaking violently as he let out a huge screaming No call looking up to the roof as some lightening suddeny hit the ring and the posts lit up in a fit of red raging flames.

Triple H, Flair and Trish looked on as the Master bowed down over his bride to be, with Hurricane, Rosey, Viscera who had returned and Kane stood around in a circle guarding them both.

Coach: "No, this can't be happening, Kane has joined the Gathering and it looks like Triple H has bitten off more than he can chew, as my colleague would say, Bah Gawd folks, what will happen next week live in the UK."

The show ended with a close up of Triple H, Flair and Trish looking on in shock at the events that just took place.

OR: 68.9%

Overall Rating: 71.0%

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SHOCK DEPARTURE ON RAW?

It was confirmed today that Eric Bischoff has left the WWE.  Everyone witnessed Live on last week's Raw Vince McMahon come out and Fire Eric Bischoff as General Manager, what many didn't realise is that this was real and he was in fact fired from the WWE.

It all goes back for the last month as Eric has refused to sign a contract extension which ran out just a few days after the latest Raw episode.  Vince stated that he felt he needed to make Eric decide as the show needed to go on either way, with or without Eric Bischoff in charge.  Eric is said to be extremely unhappy about the way this was dealt with in Public when he told Mr McMahon he would decide after the show ended about his future.  Mr Bischoff did claim that several other companies were interested in his services and it looks like now he may be having to look at these choices.  Eric has said this isn't the end of the situation, and he likened this to the infamous 'Montreal Screwjob' and told everyone that once again Mr McMahon could not be trusted.

Some other Superstars were said to be worried about this announcement, and felt that if they come across the same problem there is no knowing what Vince may do to them Live on Air!

No one knows where this goes now with no General Manager of Raw, it has been confirmed that Vince McMahon will be in charge for the time being on Raw while things get sorted and a new General Manager is named.  The next Raw Live episode comes from the Manchester Evening News Arena, Manchester, England, UK.  The place is set to rock as several matches have already been announced last week on Raw including a No Disqualification Match, a Ladder Match, and rumours of another brutal encounter between Kane and Triple H which many claim will be a lot more savage than the last time.  Time will tell though if Eric Bischoff's firing is a good thing, of course all depending on who replaces him as the new General Manager.

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WWE Raw

Live From Manchester, England

Monday 16th May 2005

Attendance: 3,499

TV Audience: 1,110,586 viewers (up by 6,474)

The show kicked off with the end of last week's Raw, showing footage of Kane's arrival in the Gathering as Evolution looked on in shock after beating up on Stacy Keibler. This was followed by the credits, then the view of the audience as we are welcome to England, with our hosts Jim Ross and his colleague, The Coach.

JR: "Folks, welcome to Monday Night Raw and we are live from the Manchester Evening News Arena in England."

Coach: "England, so that's where we are, I wondered why all the refugees were running out of this country!"

JR: "Tonight everyone, we have a slobberknocker of a evening with you. Vince McMahon has claimed this week it will be a Night of Retribution, and with several matches on the cards that is just what it might be. We are gonna see Edge and Chris Jericho go one on one in a ladder match."

Coach: "You know JR, Edge won the last ladder match between these two superstars when he whooped five other men to win that Money In The Bank contract."

JR: "Your right for once Coach, but also we have Chris Benoit and Shawn Michaels in a No Disqualification match. Batista will defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Gene Snitsky once more, and another huge match, Christian will defend his Intercontinental Championship against Shelton Benjamin and Matt Hardy in a Triple Threat Match."

Coach: "That shouldn't even be a match JR, Christian will finally show that he is the real deal tonight!"

JR: "Maybe, **No Chance In Hell starts up** but looks like we are gonna be joined out here by the owner, Mr McMahon!"

New General Manager?

As we start off, the music hits around the arena to a nice pop from the fans, 'No Chance In Hell', and out walked Owner of WWE Raw, Vince McMahon. He swaggered his way down the ramp and climbed into the ring like he owned the place. He was handed a mic from Lillian Garcia as the fans bowed to him in respect and he got ready to speak.

Vince: "It's good to be back in England **POP**. A lot has happened since we were last here, and we had such a great response from you UK fans that we had to return. Now, as you are probably aware, last week on Raw, I had to fire someone, **pop** I didn't want to, but it had to be done, you see everyone knows you don't mess about with Mr McMahon **POP** Now tonight, I have called this little thing, A Night Of Retribution. You see, it all comes down to what has been going on over the past few weeks on Raw. Tonight, you are gonna see Shawn Michaels **heat** go one on one in a No Disqualification Match against Chris Benoit **pop**, but that's not all, we also have Chris Jericho **POP** take on Edge **heat** in a Ladder Match. Christian will defend his Intercontinental Championship in a Triple Threat match as he faces Shelton Benjamin and, MATT HARDY **POP**. We also have our World Heavyweight Champion Batista **POP** taking on the next man in line, Gene Snitsky."

OR: 92.0%

Britain's Finest!

As Vince finished speaking, he was interupted by some music, and the fans popped big time as out walked England's own, William Regal. He made his way down to the ring in a nicely dressed suit and climbed inside, he made his way over to Lillian to take a mic as the fans were chanting his name.

Vince: "This has better be good William, you know how I don't like getting interupted like this?"

Regal: "Mr McMahon, being a fellow Englishman **POP** in this company, I seem to think you have overlooked me in tonight's show? I feel, and I'm sure my fellow Countrymen agree **POP** that I deserve a match tonight, in Manchester **POP**"

Vince: "Your right William, your right in the fact I overlooked you and your right in that you deserve to have a match in your home country. So later on tonight, it will be William Regal, against one half of La Resistance, Robert Conway."

William Regal is happy as he shakes Vince's hand and plays to the fans and Vince's theme starts again as he walks off.

OR: 85.9%

World Champion!

A video was played next to advertise the World Heavyweight Champion Batista.

OR: 69.2%

JR: "Folks, we are set for our opening match, and what a match to kick it off, Batista will take on Gene Snitsky for the World Heavyweight Championship."

WWE World Heavyweight Championship:

Batista © vs Gene Snitsky

Batista picked up a rather quick win in about five minutes of action as he destroyed Gene Snitsky. He hit the Batista Bomb at the end to finish it off with a pinfall.

Winners: Batista ©

MR: 79.0%

MQ: 68.4%

OR: 80.5%

AD BREAKS

JR: "We're back and coming up shortly we have our huge No Disqualification match between Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit, **Hassan's music plays** but it looks like we are gonna be joined out here by Muhammad Hassan, why is he even here."

Coach: "He's here JR, because I invited him tonight. What is your problem, actually, I know what your problem is and that is because you don't like him because he is black isn't it JR!"

JR: "That isn't the reason at all, I don't like him because he doesn't like the USA, he has no respect for our great country, and that is the only reason I don't like him!"

Coach: "Them words may come out of your mouth JR, but we all know what your really thinking."

World Champion!

As we returned, out walked Muhammad Hassan and his Manager, Khosrow Daivari down to the ring, both dressed for action. They climbed into the ring and Daivari grabbed a mic and handed it to Hassan who got some good heat from the fans.

Hassan: "Last week, I was robbed of my chance of becoming your World Heavyweight Champion, not by Batista, not by the referee, but because I was distracted by one man. One man has had it in for me since I appeared on Raw, one man has done nothing but ridicule me behind my back, one man has made it clear that I am not welcome here on Raw. That one man is known as, Jim Ross!"

JR: "What the, I have done no such thing, I bet you have been stirring things up Coach."

Hassan: "Tonight, in this town wherever we are, **heat**, in this country that is the lapdog of the United States Of America **HEAT**, I am challenging you Jim Ross, to a match right here, right now!"

JR: "You have got to be kidding, I'm not a wrestler, I can't wrestle you know that."

Coach: "JR, if I were you I'd go down there and just lie down in the middle of the ring, and maybe, maybe Muhammad Hassan will take it easy on you!"

JR: "This is your fault Coach, you've been spreading rumours about me haven't you!"

Coach: "I have only told the Truth JR, and only what you have said, albeit sometimes what you thought as well but it's all the same, now go and get your ass whipped sooner man, HAHA!"

Jim Ross stands up, takes his headphones off and slowly walks up the steps to the top of the stage area, and stops to look down on Muhammad Hassan and Daivari waiting for him in the ring. He slowly makes his way down the ramp area and stands outside, takes his hat off and scratches his head before rubbing his face in his hands not knowing what he is gonna do.

Hassan: "Jim Ross, take them long steps up into this ring, and get ready for a beating. I spoke to Mr McMahon earlier tonight, and he has agreed for a match involving, me and my Manager Khosrow Daivari, against you Good 'Ol JR and whoever you could get as your tag team partner tonight. Oh wait, **stops and poses like he's thinking** did I forget to tell you that JR? Did I forget to tell you that you had a match tonight and you could have chosen your tag team partner? Oh well Sooner Man, I guess this will be a Handicap Match!"

Jim Ross slowly walked up the steps to the ring, as the crowd chanted for Batista to come out but there was no sign of him. He stood on the apron, obviously looking like he was scared as anything as Hassan and Daivari stood in the ring begging him to climb through the ropes.

Suddenly, the roof blew off as the fans gave the biggest pop of the night as 'Real American' started up and out walked in red and yellow, the Immortal and Legend, Hulk Hogan. The fans were going wild as he stood at the top of the ramp, carrying among others a British Flag, he waved it about before he started to walk down the ramp pointing down at Hassan and Daivari who by now was fuming with anger at Hogan being here tonight. Hogan stopped half way as the fans were still going wild and started a Hogan chant around the arena, he stood and looked at all the crowd before waving the British Flag once more and then carried on. Jim Ross was delighted as he came out and Hogan told him to go and get a mic as he did from Lillian and brought it back for Hogan. Hogan gave a young fan the British flag and got ready to speak.

Hogan: "Hulk Hogan is back! **POP** JR, I was just happening to be walking by outside the arena, with all my Hulkamaniacs, **pop** when I heard something, I heard that this piece of trash in the ring challenged you to a match tonight, is that right? **JR nods his head** Well, it would be my honour if you let me be your tag partner tonight, right here in Manchester, England. **POP**"

JR nods in agreement as Hulk Hogan drops the mic, and he starts ripping off his shirt in Hulkamania style.

OR: 74.7%

Tag Team Match:

Jim Ross/Hulk Hogan vs Muhammad Hassan/Khosrow Daivari

Jim Ross was called as the first man to be in the ring along with Daivari as he took control. Hassan got in and started a beat down on JR. Hassan went to hit a clothesline on Jim Ross though who ducked out the way and barely managed to make it to Hogan who tagged in. Daivari jumped in the ring but he and Hassan just got a head bashing together from Hogan. He took a beat down to Hassan who got clotheslined out the ring. Daivari came from behind and attacked Hogan, but Hogan started to Hulk up on him, and he put three large punches to Daivari counted by the fans, before sending him to the ropes and hitting a big boot to the face sending him down. Hogan asked the fans before coming off the ropes and hitting a big legdrop on him and covering for the three count and pinfall. JR jumped in and celebrated with Hulk Hogan as Hassan came to on the outside and pulled Daivari out the ring and they made their way up the ramp backstage. Hogan and Jim Ross celebrated for a few more minutes in the ring.

Winners: Jim Ross / Hulk Hogan

MR: 67.8%

MQ: 51.8%

OR: 60.7%

Evolution Strikes!

Backstage we found Triple H and Nature Boy Ric Flair walking down the corridor. From around the corner came the World Tag Team Champions Hurricane and Rosey. As they walked past, Triple H tripped up Hurricane who fell flat on his face. Suddenly an all out war broke out and all four men went at it. Referee's and Officials came running in as they broke them up, with Triple H screaming at Rosey and Hurricane that tonight, their ass is his!

OR: 81.2%

AD BREAKS

JR: "We are back once more, and I am delighted to say I am still here, and it's all thanks to one man, one man who came to my rescue, the Immortal Hulk Hogan."

Coach: "I am disgusted, this was suppose to be a surprise, I invited my friends here tonight to finally shut your mouth and that old man, that yellow freak should have kept out of it, now it's upto me to finally shut that man up, I'm sick of him coming out here and trying to steal my spotlight, and next week, I will shut him up once and for all JR, now if you don't mind, I have to go and console my friends!" **Coach walks off leaving JR on his own**

JR: "Well good ridance I say, but folks coming up now we have a huge match, a No Disqualification match between Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit, let's goto the ring!"

No Disqualification Match:

Shawn Michaels vs Chris Benoit

This brutal encounter had Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit battling all over the arena, backstage, in the crowd and in and around the ring. Shawn got busted open after Benoit smashed a chair in his face. Benoit opened him up more with fists to the cut wound and the ending came when he locked on the Crippler Crossface and Shawn Michaels passed out from loss of blood as the referee called for the bell.

Winners: Chris Benoit

MR: 89.1%

MQ: 77.6%

OR: 76.7%

Orton's Search!

A video aired next, showing Randy Orton. It was an exclusive Interview with him before Wrestlemania 21. He claimed how he felt unsure about his match with Undertaker that night, and how he said if he lost, he doesn't think he'd be able to cope with a defeat. It ended with him walking off out of his seat with his head slumped down as if he was a little worried.

OR: 65.5%

JR: "You just saw an exclusive interview from hours before Wrestlemania 21, and so far we still haven't heard from Randy Orton, or even where he is. But listen to this crowd, they love this man coming out here now, England's very own William Regal."

William Regal vs Robert Conway

The fans popped big time for their British hero as William Regal got a great reaction. Robert Conway got some good heat from the fans as the Heel and slated UK on the mic before the match got started. Regal took early control until Conway started to come back much to the fans despise, and he almost won it on several occasions, but for the Bulldog spirit of Regal. Grenier down at ringside tried interfering several times but the ref caught him. He told Grenier to get out of the ring area and backstage, but he threw the flag to Conway in the ring as he argued with the ref. Conway went to hit Regal behind the ref's back but he ducked and punched Conway in the stomach as he dropped the flag. Regal picked it up and smashed it over Conway's back and made the cover as the ref turned with Grenier half way up the ramp and counted the three as William Regal picked up the win much to the fans delight. Grenier ran back down but was met with a sucker punch from Regal which knocked him out, as William Regal celebrated while La Resistance laid in the ring.

Winners: William Regal

MR: 64.4%

MQ: 73.2%

OR: 76.2%

AD BREAKS

Gathering Pace!

As we returned, the lights faded down and the Monk's chants started up as out walked at the top of the ramp, The Gathering. Being led out by Viscera, The World Tag Team Champions Hurricane and Rosey, and arm in arm came out The Master and his bride to be, Stacy Keibler. They walked down to the ring, Hurricane and Rosey opening the ropes for Stacy to climb in the ring followed by The Master. Viscera stood guard outside, as The Master was handed a mic.

Master: "Last week, one man did the unthinkable. One man touched my most prize possession, my bride to be Stacy Keibler. That man, was Triple H **heat** Hunter, you just made the biggest mistake of your career. You touched something which was not yours, you layed your hands on my family, on my future wife, and I, The Master, will not accept it. Last week you may have thought you won the battle, but, YOU DID NOT WIN THE WAR! TONIGHT TRIPLE H, YOU WILL BE MY SACRIFICE!"

Suddenly The Master is interupted, as music kicks off, 'Its Time To Play The Game' and out walked Triple H, Ric Flair and Women's Champion Trish Stratus. They stood at the top of the ramp as The Master looked on, with Hurricane and Rosey angry at the group who attacked them earlier, and Stacy cowering next to The Master looking scared. Triple H stood holding a mic, as Trish patted her title over her shoulder smiling down at Stacy.

HHH: "Well if it isn't the Addams Family. **pop** You know, last week I did do something to you, I did touch something of yours, your so called prize possession, and you know what, it felt good as I got hold of Stacy Keibler and I hit my Pedigree smashing her pretty little face all over the canvas. **heat** You claim tonight, I, the Greatest World Heavyweight Champion in the history of this company will be your sacrifice, well listen up if you can hear me through that face prtotection you are wearing, by the way I was going to say, I suppose you wear that cover on your face so these ugly assed people don't feel as bad about how they look compared to how you look eh? **heat** Anyway, back to tonight, you see I won't be your sacrifice, because it is you who will be making a sacrifice tonight, you see I have spoke to the man in charge, Mr McMahon, and tonight it will be, your Tag Team Champions Hurricane and Rosey, against me, Triple H, and **pauses** The Nature Boy Ric Flair. **POP**"

With this The Master looks on in anger at this announcement, as Triple H smiles down at this as Evolution disappear backstage.

OR: 72.7%

Intercontinental Championship!

A video played next featuring the lead up to the next match between Shelton Benjamin, Matt Hardy and Intercontinental Champion Christian.

OR: 63.2%

JR: "You just saw what lead upto this next match, the Intercontinental Title on the line and I have a feeling that Matt Hardy might just be able to beat both these men and become the new Intercontinental Champion."

WWE Intercontinental Championship:

Triple Threat Match:

Christian © vs Matt Hardy vs Shelton Benjamin

A Triple Threat for the Intercontinental Title was on next and was one of the matches of the night. All three men almost beat each other to win the title, until Christian was able to gain the advantage after Matt Hardy hit the Twist of Fate on Shelton before Christian threw him out the ring, and covered to pick up the cheap win and retain his title once more. Matt Hardy jumped back in the ring but Christian made a quick exit with his title as the two opponents staredown.

Winners: Christian ©

MR: 78.1%

MQ: 78.3%

OR: 79.7%

AD BREAKS

JR: "We just took our final break and what a match we have now, as you can see in the ring a ladder is already placed there, and we are awaiting the two superstars, both men who took part in one of the greatest ladder matches in Wrestlemania history, Edge and Chris Jericho."

Ladder Match:

Edge vs Chris Jericho

The two men came out, Jericho getting a huge pop, while Edge getting some good heat and carrying his Money In The Bank briefcase. The two men went through some brutal moments in the match, using the ladder on each other to try and win the match. It eventually came down to Jericho hitting a Lionsault on Edge who was lying on the top of the ladder placed in the ring, both men took the hit as Jericho was able to get an arm over Edge and get the eventual pinfall.

Winners: Chris Jericho

MR: 88.6%

MQ: 69.2%

OR: 94.8%

Monster Unleashed!

A video played featuring the Monster Kane, and his joining of The Gathering.

OR: 61.3%

JR: "Well what a night we have had here, but it's not over because we have a massive main event now, the World Tag Team Titles on the line, Hurricane and Rosey go up against Evolution's Triple H and The Nature Boy Ric Flair. Who knows who will win this one."

WWE World Tag Team Championship:

Triple H / Ric Flair vs The Hurricane / Rosey ©

The Main Event was for the World Tag Team belts. Hurricane and Rosey came down on their own, as Triple H and Flair were accompanied by Women's Champion Trish Stratus at ringside.

Flair and Hunter had the early advantage, working on Hurricane with quick tags before he was barely able to make a tag to Rosey who came in and cleaned house. Rosey hit Flair with a big backdrop and then sent Hunter into the corner with Flair and came in with a big splash on both men. Rosey sent Triple H out the ring and finished Flair off, only for Trish to jump on the apron and distract the referee so he didnt count the cover. This allowed Triple H to come in from behind, as he carried the Sledgehammer and smashed it on Rosey's back of head, knocking him out before dragging Flair over the top. Hurricane jumped back in but Triple H sent him smashing into the back of the ref, and knocking Trish off the apron and the ref out. Triple H jumped out the ring and started to attack Hurricane on the outside, as Trish laid there.

Suddenly out walked Vince McMahon. He swaggered down to the ring and walked around trying to resurrect the referee but he was totally out of it. Mr McMahon looked on in the ring with Flair having his hand over an unconciouss Rosey, as Mr McMahon pulled the ref's shirt off and started to put it on himself. He then jumped into the ring and started to get down and count.

3 quick hits on the mat later and we had new World Tag Team Champions. Triple H hit a Pedigree on Hurricane outside the ring, before climbing back in the ring and celebrating their new belts with Ric Flair and Trish Stratus.

JR: "Bah Gawd, Triple H and Ric Flair have just won the World Tag Team Championships, I can't believe this, and Mr McMahon made himself the Special Referee when our regulated referee got knocked out. This surely can't be good news for the Master."

The three stood in the ring, raising their hands and belts celebrating, as suddenly the ringposts exploded red and out walked the Monster Kane. He walked down to the ring, as Triple H gulped down and told Trish to get out of the ring. Trish made her way out as Triple H and Flair got ready for Kane who climbed into the ring. Triple H and Flair attacked but Kane got both in a choke hold. From behind Mr McMahon hit Kane with a sledgehammer to the back of Kane who dropped to the mat. Triple H smiled as he looked at Vince holding the hammer.

The lights then faded once more, and thunder and lightening started up around the arena as out walked The Master. He came out holding a mic as the lightening stopped, and the noise broke up. The Master got ready to speak.

Master: "Triple H, Ric Flair, tonight you may have won those belts, you may have knocked down my army, but you will not beat The Master at his own game. You will all pay for the crimes you have committed on The Master, and tonight, it will start with the man who cost us those titles, YOU MR McMAHON, HAVE MADE A GRAVE MISTAKE!"

The Master dropped the mic, as his face changed to an angry look and his hands at his side. He started to raise his hands slowly, shaking violently as out of nothing, The Hurricane and Rosey started to rise like they were being resurrected.

JR: "Bah Gawd, they're, it's like they are being resurrected by the Master. Hurricane and Rosey are getting back up after taking a brutal beating."

Triple H and Flair looked on, before they went to attack Hurricane and Rosey fighting on the outside of the ring. All four men fought outside, with Trish standing behind Lillian guarding herself. The Master changed as he went back to normal.

Mr McMahon started shouting at Triple H and Flair who were losing out and taking a beating, Flair took a backdrop on the outside, and Triple H got clotheslined over the barrier into the fans.

The Master looked down on Mr McMahon and moved his hand out, facing him, before he slowly rose it up as he closed his eyes. Vince looked on wondering what he was doing, when suddenly behind him in the ring rose Kane.

JR: "Mr McMahon, I'd get out of the ring if I were you, look out behind you Vince, look behind you!"

He bent up and looked up at Mr McMahon before rising to his feet. Vince looked up at The Master and shouting how he didn't scare him, as he slowly backed back in the middle of the ring. He took a few steps before he was blocked, and he backed into Kane. Vince took a big gulp down and turned around as he looked up at the giant monster. Vince raised his hands as if to say he was sorry, before he snapped and slapped Kane's face, the sound heard around the arena. Kane just turned back and grabbed Vince by the throat. He then raised him up and slammed him down into a huge chokeslam in the middle of the ring.

The show ending with Kane raising his hands and dropping them as the posts caught fire as we saw The Master look down on the destruction, before slowly making his way backstage leaving a final shot of Mr McMahon laying in the center of the ring unconciouss.

JR: "BAH GAWD WHAT HAS THE MASTER DONE, THEY WILL BE PRICES TO PAY FOR PUTTING THEIR HANDS ON Mr McMAHON NOW, BAH GAWD, WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT WEEK!"

Winners: Triple H & Ric Flair © (New World Tag Team Champions)

MR: 60.3%

MQ: 60.2%

OR: 63.7%

Overall Rating: 74.9

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WWE Sunday Night Heat

Sunday 22nd May 2005

TV Audience:  665,841 viewers (down by 61,698)

Overall Rating:  47.0%

Chris Masters def. Anthony Michaels (Submission with Master Lock)

MR:  20.8%

MQ:  49.4%

OR:  16.6%

Victoria def. Molly Holly (Pinfall with Widows Peaks)

MR:  57.0%

MQ:  51.4%

OR:  56.0%

WWE World Heavyweight Championship:

Batista def. Maven (Pinfall with Batista Bomb)

MR:  75.4%

MQ:  66.4%

OR:  74.5%

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WWE Raw

Monday 23rd May 2005

Attendance: 8.580

TV Audience: 1,079,245 viewers (down by 31,341)

The show kicked off with the end moments from last week's historic show in Manchester, England. It showed Muhammad Hassan and Daivari losing to Jim Ross and the Immortal Hulk Hogan. Chris Benoit defeating Shawn Michaels, Christian retaining his Intercontinental Championship, Chris Jericho defeating Edge in a ladder match, Triple H and Ric Flair winning the World Tag Team Championship Belts, and ended on Kane chokeslamming Vince McMahon in the middle of the ring as the Master looked on with JR's final comments on the show:

JR: "BAH GAWD WHAT HAS THE MASTER DONE, THEY WILL BE PRICES TO PAY FOR PUTTING THEIR HANDS ON Mr McMAHON NOW!"

The show then started with it's usual opening credits and then started with the pyros exploding and scanning the audience showing such signs as, Mr McMahon: The only man who's ego is bigger than his ****, and The Master Rules the WWE! We were then welcomed by our hosts for the evening, Jim Ross and The Coach.

JR: "Folks, welcome to Monday Night Raw and we are live from my home town of Oklahoma and it's great to be here everyone."

Coach: "We're in Oklahoma JR? No wonder all these fans looked familiar to you, you didn't say you were bringing your whole family!"

JR: "Oh don't start already Coach, folks we have a huge night planned for you, Edge will be squaring off against former Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin, Trish Stratus will be involved in a four corners match with Molly Holly, Victoria and Christy Hemme, and you have to feel that if someone can win that match they will get a title shot against Trish Stratus. We have been told the Master will go one on one in he ring with Matt Hardy and Robert Conway of La Resistance will finally get his title shot against Batista. And that will be more like a two on one match than singles competition."

Coach: "What are you trying to say JR? La Resistance work together, of course Sylvain Grenier will be at his side, and I have a feeling that tonight, we will be crowning a new World Heavyweight Champion. But wait there's more JR!"

JR: "What are you talking about more?"

Coach: "Tonight, wait for it JR, I have demanded a match with one man, with one man who symbolises this company, one man who last week cheated to help you win your tag match against My good friends Muhammad Hassan and Daivari, that's right JR, I am gonna go one on one with the Immortal Hulk Hogan!"

JR: "Bah Gawd you can't be serious, he will tear you apart Coach, that is one match I can't wait to see, it will be one match I tell you where someone will finally kick your ass around the arena. **No Chance In Hell starts up** But folks, it looks like Mr McMahon is gonna come out here to open the show."

You Will Pay The Price?

As we start off, the music hits around the arena to a nice pop from the fans, 'No Chance In Hell', and out walked Owner of WWE Raw, Vince McMahon. He came out on crutches and slowly made his way down to the ring and climbed inside using the ropes to help him get back up. He was then handed a mic from Lillian Garcia who was still stood in the ring before he threatened her to get the hell out of his ring.

Vince: "Last week, someone put their hands on me. Last week that piece of garbage, that Addams Family actually threatened me, well The Master or whoever you wanna call yourself, Im Vincent Kennedy McMahon Damnit, I own this company, I make all the decisions around here not you, and if I say you are gonna pay for what you did to me, then you will pay. Look at me, I have to damn well use crutches just to walk because that big red freak chokeslammed me in the middle of the ring. You say I cost you the Tag Team Titles, but in fact you cost them yourselves. I only did what was right last week, the referee was left unconciouss outside the ring and I made the decision to put on that black and white striped shirt and climb in that ring and count the one, two, three. I have a plan for you tonight Master, tonight we will all finally find out just who you are, tonight I am gonna do what no one else has done, I am gonna unmask the Master and finally reveal to the whole world that you are a no one!"

No chance in hell starts up again as he tries climbing out the ropes but gets caught and falls on his backside, he gets angry and throws the crutches away as an official runs down and tries helping him back up the ramp but he throws him away and tells him to keep away from him.

OR: 89.7%

AD BREAKS

JR: "We're back folks, and it's time for our opening match, Edge is already in the ring and here comes his opponent, Shelton Benjamin!"

Edge vs Shelton Benjamin

Edge picked up the win of the opening match on Raw hitting a Spear on Shelton Benjamin after knocking him semi-unconciouss with his briefcase first which the ref didn't see.

Winners: Edge

MR: 85.6%

MQ: 80.0%

OR: 78.0%

Being A Part of Greatness!

Backstage we found new Tag Team Champs Ric Flair and Triple H in their locker room, along with Women's Champion Trish Stratus. There was a knock at the door and in walked Stevie Richards.

HHH: "What the hell do you want Stevie?"

Stevie: "Well the General Manager of Heat has been watching you all for some time now, and I feel I have what it takes to help you out!"

Flair: "Help us out, HELP US OUT, who do you think we are, a bunch of losers, we're the Greatest World Tag Team Champions in history, WHOOOOOOO!"

Stevie: "Come on guys, I lead the way in ECW, I showed what I can do with my Right To Censor group, and you all know I'm the craziest guy on Raw and who best to help you guys out than a guy who's more mad than Mr McMahon himself!"

Triple H huddles up with Trish Stratus and Ric Flair for a moment as they whisper to each other, before he turns back.

HHH: "I tell you what, we could maybe do with another member of Evolution, and they're happens to be a spot open for you!"

Stevie: "Great, thanks...!"

HHH: "Whoa, wait a minute, you see you can't just walk into Evolution, you have to earn your way, now I believe their is a open slot next on Raw and maybe you should take that time available, and take on someone I guess could be given a lesson, Viscera!"

Stevie Richards eyes light up as he hears Viscera's name, but then he smiles.

Stevie: "You want me to take on Viscera, I'll do that, and I'll take out the big man, and you promise then I am in!"

HHH: "You beat Viscera, you beat him like no one else has and yeah you'll be able to get in our little club, but if you lose Stevie, you don't wanna know the price you'll pay, do you understand me!"

Stevie: "Don't worry, tonight Viscera will finally get what he deserves, a beating from the craziest guy on Raw, for my name is not Steven Richards for nothing!"

Stevie walks off out the room as he closes the door behind him. Flair turns to Triple H.

Flair: "What are you doing, we don't need another loser like we had with Batista and Orton in the group!"

HHH: "Naitch, Naitch, Naitch, come on, you actually think Steven Richards is gonna beat Viscera, come on, the guys like 500lbs. There is no chance of Stevie joining Evolution!"

Flair laughs along with Trish as Triple H gives off one of his wry smiles.

OR: 81.2%

JR: "Those double crossers, they have no plan on allowing Stevie Richards to join Evolution and they know it!"

Coach: "Well who'd want someone like him in there anyway, I mean they guy can't even win a match against any decent opponents, and right now we are gonna see him get squashed by this 500lbs giant! Now if you don't mind, I have to go and speak to the Boss backstage regarding something!"

Viscera vs Stevie Richards

Stevie Richards picked up a shock win in this match by using a steel chair to knock Viscera down and out, followed by a pinfall and using his legs on the ropes for leveredge. He then laid a further beating down on Viscera before leaving him laying in the ring and celebrating his victory and joining Evolution.

Winners: Stevie Richards

MR: 49.3%

MQ: 63.5%

OR: 55.7%

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Winner Takes All!

After the match we are joined backstage as Mr McMahon is laid down on a sofa in the General Manager's office as there is a knock on the door and in walks The Coach.

Coach: "You wanted to see me boss?"

Vince: "Yes I did, your little match you have planned tonight, you know the one, between The Coach and The Immortal Hulk Hogan **POP**."

Coach: "Yeah boss, I'm gonna eventually show him that you don't mess with the Coach!"

Vince: "Well, I've decided to change some rules in the match!"

Coach: "Wait a minute boss, I signed the agreement, me and the Hulkster, one on one."

Vince: "Are you questioning my authority, do you actually dare to reply to my decisions I make Coach?"

Coach: "No Boss, Never, I mean your the almighty Mr McMahon, the boss of this company!"

Vince: "Boss of this company, is that all you think I am? I am the greatest Man alive today, hell if Jesus was around they'd all still be worshipping me godamnit. You see, when I say jump you jump! **Vince pauses** I don't think you heard me, I said when I say Jump you JUMP!"

Coach starts jumping up and down continuously.

Vince: "That's more like it, now tonight Coach, it will be The Coach vs Hulk Hogan, but tonight, who ever loses will be FIREEEDDDDDDDD!"

Coach stands there in shock as he stops jumping up and down. Vince stares at him.

Vince: "Did I say you could stop jumping? Now get jumping and get the hell out of my office before I fire your ass right now Coach!"

Coach starts jumping again and he hops out the room and closes the door. As he closes it he stops jumping and rubs his forehead. Suddenly a voice beckons out through the door.

Vince: "I DON'T HEAR YOU JUMPING COACH!"

Coach's eyes light up and he starts jumping again as he hops down the corridor.

OR: 81.0%

Evolution Steps Backwards!

Inside a locker room, we find Triple H and Flair arguing, as in walks Steven Richards.

Stevie: "What a match, did you see it guys, did you see me beat the hell out of Viscera. I showed him, now, **Stevie puts his arms around Flair and Triple H** what's next for our little group session?"

Ric Flair looks at the arm around his shoulder, and then turns and stares down Triple H who doesn't look too happy.

Flair pulls Stevie's arm off his shoulder followed by Triple H.

HHH: "Stevie, now when I said you could join I meant, well, I meant, Naitch, why don't you explain?"

Flair: "What Hunter is trying to say is, your not welcome in Evolution, your not the type of man we generally hang around with."

Stevie: "You mean, big, strong, oily, muscly type of men right?"

Flair: "Exactly, **pauses and realises what just said** NO, look, you don't belong in a group like Evolution, your a loner, a man who can make things happen on his own, you don't need us to help you out or back you up, do you understand what I am saying?"

Stevie: "I know what you mean, your saying that what I did to Viscera still wasn't worthy of me joining, I tell you what I know exactly what you two want, and I'm gonna prove to you both I should be in Evolution. You leave it with me!"

Stevie Richards walks off out the room shutting the door behind him. Flair looks in disgust at Triple H.

Flair: "What the hell was that man, listen you are supposed to be THE MAN, your the greatest wrestler alive today and you let this moron walk rings around you!"

HHH: "Me, your the one who just tried explaining it to him, it doesn't look like you did a great job either Naitch!"

The two start squaring up before Trish comes from around the corridor in the locker room carrying her Women's Championship Title.

Trish: "Will you two stop it, you know the two of you should be more concerned about me, I have a match next against three other opponents, and you two are bickering about nothing!"

HHH: "Listen Trish, you will do fine, remember, your the greatest Women's Wrestler, EVER, and besides, your in Evolution."

Trish walks off out the room still looking worried, as Flair and Triple H start up arguing again after she is gone.

OR: 77.8%

JR: "Folks, Trish Stratus is up next and if any of these opponents can pick up a victory, surely they will earn a title shot against the Women's Champ!"

Four Corners Match:

Trish Stratus vs Christy Hemme vs Molly Holly vs Victoria

Victoria picked up the win following a Widow's Peak on Trish Stratus in a shocking victory over the Women's Champ.

Winners: Victoria

MR: 60.2%

MQ: 51.6%

OR: 53.4%

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World At His Feet!

After the match we find Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty backstage walking down the corridor.

Marty: "Listen Shawn, I thought after our great match a few months back, we should team up again, imagine it, The Rockers dominating the Tag Team Division once more, what you say?"

Shawn: "Hmm, however tempting an offer that is Marty, I want to look forward, if we teamed up, it would be like I was back where I started. I know we had some great times together, but there is something I still need, and that is the World Heavyweight Championship. You know I don't like knocking you down but I'm sure you agree, we both need to do what's best for ourselves!"

Marty: "Your right, you deserve to be the World Heavyweight Champion, I mean look at you, you have the style, the money, your the Heartbreak Kid after all, you have the World Still at your feet, yeah I understand, maybe I should see if I can find someone else, maybe I could create a Rockers 2005 Tag Team."

Shawn: "That's it, you are still in great condition, and hell, you still have all the moves, and I know you don't need me holding you down, I say go for it, there are a few people I could recommend who I think would be great for you!"

Marty: "Ok, thanks. Listen, I'll catch up with you later?!"

Shawn: "Sure."

Shawn walks off down the corridor when suddenly he is attacked from behind and knocked to the ground, stood above him is Marty Jannetty. He continues to put some boots to the body of Shawn who is hurt as he tries defending himself. Marty keeps kicking before getting down and smashing Shawn's head against a wall, he then holds his head and looks at him directly in the face.

Marty: "You know how long I have wanted to do this Shawn, you know how long I have wanted to beat you to a pulp, all these years I have struggled while you were out here making your millions, creating this stupid ass image of yourself as the greatest wrestler today, and you know what, your not Shawn, your not even close. We had everything, we were the greatest Tag Team going and you stopped it, why? Because you started getting greedy, you wanted all the attention to yourself. You wanted to become the Infamous Heartbreak Kid and look what happened, your a has been, a nobody, a hanger on. You know what it took for me to get back here, I had to work in all those stinking joints to make a name for myself, I had to beg for matches and money because you screwed me Shawn, just like you screwed all these fans. You don't care about anyone but yourself. I was the one who should have got all the glory Shawn, I was the one who carried you all those years, I had the world at MY FEET SHAWN, and you swept me away under the carpet like a bad penny, well tonight, it's payback time."

Marty pulls an semi-unconciouss Shawn Michaels up as he slaps his face as Shawn drops back against a wall behind him.

Marty: "You know all this time about how you changed, how you found God. Well guess what, I'm gonna make you see him, PERSONALLY!"

Marty grabs Shawn and runs with him as the throws Shawn through a plain glass window in the back of the arena. The glass smashed cleanly as Shawn flew through it and crashed to the concrete below. The camera looked at Marty who had a smile on his face, before looking in on Shawn who was lying unconciouss on the hard floor and bleeding heavily. Officials ran down the corridor and pulled Marty away as medics came running and into the office where he landed to check on Shawn. All could be heard was Marty Jannetty screaming out as we had a look at Shawn's beaten, bloody body lying there.

Marty: "It's over Shawn, IT'S OVER YOU HEAR ME, YOUR NOTHING, NOTHING SHAWN!"

OR: 61.4%

JR: "BAH GAWD, what has Marty Jannetty done. Folks, we'll try and keep you informed of Shawn Michaels condition but it doesn't look good, I can't believe what just took place, and next we have this man, this unknown quality who nobody still knows nothing about, and remember, Mr McMahon promised he would unmask this man tonight!"

The Master vs Matt Hardy

Matt Hardy picked up the victory in this match, but only by countout. During the match Steven Richards appeared at ringside and taunted the Master who eventually gave chase after him. He followed him backstage as the ref counted and awarded the win to Matt Hardy.

Winners: Matt Hardy

MR: 63.5%

MQ: 83.4%

OR: 76.4%

AD BREAKS

Stevie's Plan!

Backstage we found Trish Stratus being consoled for her loss by Triple H and Ric Flair when in burst once again Stevie Richards.

Stevie: "Guys, you are gonna be so proud of me, this has to get me in your club now for sure!"

HHH: "Look Stevie, we don't have time for your little games, if you can't see we are a little busy right now!"

Stevie: "So you don't wanna know what I did?"

Flair: "Didn't you take the hint I gave earlier? I said we don't need you in Evolution, we don't want you and we don't care about you! Now to you get...!"

Before he could finish Stevie jumped in.

Stevie: "So you don't care that I have the Master trapped? Ok, I guess I'll go and release him!"

Stevie Richards goes to walk off when Triple H pulls him back.

HHH: "Wait a minute, you have The Master trapped? How do you mean, trapped?"

Stevie: "I got him to follow me into one of the locker rooms, and just as he entered, I clobbered him with a steel chair, at this moment, he's sitting down taking a rest shall we say!" **Gives off smile as if he is pleased with himself**

Flair: "Your telling us, that you, STEVEN RICHARDS, the most deranged man on Raw, actually tricked someone like the Master into a trap and it worked, I'm in the wrong dimension Champ!"

HHH: "How do you know he hasn't already gone by now?"

Stevie: "Well obviously I tied him up, what you think I am, the Nature Boy!" **laughs**

Flair: "HEY!"

HHH: "Shut it a minute Naitch, so you have him where we want him, I tell you what Stevie, if you do have him tied up, then your in Evolution, but if your wrong and just screwing with us, then this will be the last day you see alive do you hear me!"

Stevie: "I hear ya alright, look he's tied to a chair, he's gagged and can't move I tell you."

HHH: "Good, we have him exactly where we want him then, Stevie, you go and get Mr McMahon, I know he has a few choice words he'd like to say to this Master. **Stevie Richards walks off out the room** Naitch, your with me. Trish, you get to the car, make sure the driver has it started because if this is a trap on us, I wanna make sure we're out of here quickly. LET'S GO!"

Triple H and Ric Flair walk off down on way of the corridor, while Trish walks the other way.

OR: 79.6%

JR: "BAH GAWD , Stevie Richards has got a hold of The Master, this can't be good for him, he will have three guys, maybe four gunning for him now. I hope his followers are watching this as their boss needs help right now if they can find him. And still we are ready for our next match, we've sent a camera backstage to catch up with what is taking place and will bring it to you shortly, but our World Heavyweight Champion is up next, taking on La Resistance's Robert Conway!"

WWE World Heavyweight Championship:

Batista © vs Robert Conway

Batista succesfully defended his title once more. Robert Conway had Sylvain Grenier's help on the outside for most of the match, until with the ref down, Grenier hit Conway with the flag pole knocking him out as Batista moved out the way just in time, and Batista broke free to send Grenier off the ring area with a bang, followed by hitting Conway with the Batista Bomb as the ref woke and counted the one, two, three.

Batista celebrated as he made his way back down the ramp and backstage as Grenier climbed in the ring and looked at Conway just getting back to his feet. Conway held his head, before he looked at Grenier and shoved him back in disgust at hitting him. Grenier tried apologising but Conway didn't want anything to do with it, and he climbed out the ring and walked off leaving Grenier inside the ring and looking on at his partner walking off.

Winners: Batista ©

MR: 65.9%

MQ: 69.5%

OR: 69.3%

JR: "We have to quickly go backstage folks, we believe Mr McMahon is on his way to face The Master, could this be the beginning of the end of the Masked Man!"

Torture!

After the match, we went backstage where we found Mr McMahon walking down the corridor, with Stevie Richards. He's back using his crutches as Stevie opens the doors for him to go through. They stop outside a locker room and hear loud cries of screams coming from inside. Stevie opens the door as Mr McMahon and Stevie Richards walks in.

Inside we see The Master tied to a chair, gagged, and obviously looking like he has just taken a beating. Stood over him is Nature Boy Ric Flair, who is holding The Master's head back, and Triple H who is holding a blow torch. Hunter turns to notice Mr McMahon enter.

HHH: "Oh, finally your here, I hope you don't mind, I was just having a bit of fun."

Vince: "So finally I get to go face to face with the so called Master, the man who thinks he can take over this company and do what he wants, well let me tell you something you sick freak, I AM VINCENT KENNEDY MCMAHON DAMNIT, I RUN THIS COMPANY, I RUN YOUR LIFE!"

Mr McMahon slaps the Master who's face turns sharply, and as he turns back blood starts coming from his mouth.

Vince: "Now then, I think it's about time we just saw who this mystery man is don't you, I think we finally put the nail in the coffin of The Master."

Vince took hold of the mask covering the man's face, as he started to try and unfasten it.

Just before he was about to take it off, the door burst open and in walked Kane. He layed a right hand to Triple H who went down, and pushed Vince out the way as he collapsed to the floor clutching the mask and then holding his leg screaming in agony. Flair came around but was met with a huge clothesline. Kane looked around, as Stevie Richards moved to a corner and stood there. Kane looked back at the Master, unmasked but not viewed in front of the camera, as it was behind him by now. Kane picked him up over his shoulder and walked off. The camera just caught sight of Kane carrying some unkown person over his shoulder down the corridor as he turned the corner out of sight. All that could be seen was piece of dark short hair of the Master as they disappeared.

OR: 74.8%

JR: "Who was that man? Kane came to his rescue and we were unable to see just who was underneath that mask he had on before he got carried away. They will be more to come between Mr McMahon and the Master I know that for sure, wait **Coach's music hits off** oh my word, he is going through with it, The Coach is coming out here for his match with The Immortal Hulk Hogan, and it's Live now on Raw!"

Loser Leaves WWE:

The Coach vs Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan came out to the biggest pop of the night, as the fans chanted to Coach that he was leaving tonight. Hogan dominated from the start, and Hulked up as Coach tried cheating his way into the match. Hogan layed some right hands to Coach followed by a whip to the ropes and a big boot as Coach went during the match. Hogan called on all his Hulkamaniacs who all cheered for him to finish it. Hogan came off the ropes and hit a big legdrop on Coach and covered. The ref started the count when suddenly he was dragged from the ring and knocked down to the mat, out of it. Daivari stood on the outside looking over the ref. Hogan stood up and looked out on him, before he climbed out the ring and gave chase after him. Daivari slid in the ring and Hogan followed as Daivari ran to the ropes and came back but was met by another big boot to the face sending him down. He then asked the fans once more, as he came off the ropes and hit another big legdrop on Daivari. Hogan then climbed on Coach and banged his own hand on the mat three times to signify the pinfall but it wasn't allowed. He stood in the ring as suddenly Muhammad Hassan's music started up and out walked Hassan. He made his way down to the ring as Hogan begged him to get inside. Hogan picked up Daivari, and threw him over the top of the ropes and to the outside. Hassan climbed in and Hogan and Hassan had a staredown, before the two started brawling around the ring. Hogan started to lay a beatdown to Hassan to the fan's delight. Daivari came from behind and smashed a chair against the back of Hogan, but it had no effect, instead Hogan grabbed both Hassan and Daivari and smashed their heads together. He looked on at his handywork until Coach suddenly came from behind, and hit a low blow to Hogan who dropped to the mat in pain. Coach rolled him up, as Hassan suddenly started to count and hit a quick 3 count on the mat. Hassan climbed up and called for the bell as it sounded and Hassan raised Coach's hand in victory as he screamed with delight at winning the controversial match.

Hassan then ripped off his white outfit he had on to reveal a referee's shirt underneath. Coach smiled with delight and pointed at Hassan as all three men raised their arms in victory as we finished with a final shot of Hulk Hogan lying in the ring.

JR: "BAH GAWD WHAT HAS COACH DONE, HULK HOGAN HAS GONE, HE MUST LEAVE THE WWE, TELL ME THIS ISN'T TRUE, THIS CAN BE NO WAY FOR A LEGEND TO END!"

Winners: The Coach

MR: 71.6%

MQ: 46.5%

OR: 62.8%

Overall Rating: 72.3

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WWE Sunday Night Heat

Sunday 29th May 2005

TV Audience:  370,662 viewers (down by 295,179)

Overall Rating:  50.6%

Chris Masters def. Anthony Michaels (Subsmission via Masterlock)

MR:  22.6%

MQ:  47.7%

OR:  21.5%

Rhyno/Tajiri def. Maven/Simon Dean (Green Mist in eyes of Dean)

MR:  60.9%

MQ:  69.6%

OR:  72.1%

Val Venis def. Tyson Tomko (Via Money Shot)

MR:  57.4%

MQ:  62.3%

OR:  65.0%

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WWE Raw

Monday 30th May 2005

Attendance: 6,350

TV Audience: 996,614 viewers (down by 82,631)

The show kicked off with the moments from last weeks episode. Clips of Evolution almost revealing the Master's identity until Kane helped him escape, and Robert Conway losing out to Batista thanks to Sylvain Grenier's accidental interference. It ended with The Coach beating Hulk Hogan in the Main Event, and showed moments not shown from last week of Hulk Hogan leaving down the ramp to a thunderous ovation from the fans. The music then hit and we were welcomed to Raw live from Colorado with our host Jim Ross.

JR: "Welcome to Monday Night Raw, and what an action packed show we have for you tonight folks. Batista will defend his World Heavyweight Championship against not one, but two opponents tonight in a Triple Threat Match. Both the Intercontinental Champion Christian and Shelton Benjamin will get a chance of a lifetime tonight. But that's not all, the Women's Champion Trish Stratus will put her title on the line against the woman who pinned her last week, Victoria. Also, the World Tag Team Champions Ric Flair and Triple H will be facing the two men they beat just a few weeks ago, The Hurricane and Rosey! **Evolution's theme starts up** And it looks like we are gonna be joined by Evolution right now!"

We Were Close?

Evolution's theme continues on over JR's voice as he stops talking as out walks the World Tag Team Champions Triple H and Ric Flair, along with Trish Stratus. They make their way down to the ring and climb inside, all three showing their World Titles to the fans before Lillian hands Flair a mic.

Flair: "Whoooo, you know Champ, we are in the Rocky state of Colorado tonight **pop**, and you know what it's famous for? **HHH shrugs his shoulders** NOTHING **heat** Someone Famous was actually born here, some of you may not have heard of him, his name was Lon Chaney *small pop* Lon Chaney was known for playing hundreds of different characters, he played The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Phantom in Phantom of the Opera, and he was nicknamed, The Man of a Thousand Faces, and I realised why, he based himself on all you ugly people living right here in Colorado. **HEAT** WHOOOOOOOO!"

Triple H and Trish laughs before Trish takes over the mic.

Trish: "Ric, you have to be on of the funniest men ever, but you know what isn't funny? Victoria **pop** Last week that bitch robbed me when she beat me in this ring, she never won cleanly, in fact she's never won anything in her life, but listen up sweetie, because tonight, you are going up against the Greatest Women's Champion of ALL TIME! This isn't any Four Corners match, or any Triple Threat where you can easily beat someone else to win this title of mine, but this is one on one, me and you Victoria, Woman to Woman, the Greatest Bitch in the world me, against the Cheapest Whore in the world, you. And tonight, you are gonna find out just why they call me the Baddest Bitch on the planet hon!"

Trish hands a mic over to Triple H who slowly paces around the ring holding onto his World Tag Team belt as a chorus of chants go around aimed at him.

HHH: "So this is Colorado eh?, I thought it was this crap when I heard the name **heat** Listen up all of you, what you are seeing in this ring right now is the True Greatness of Professional Wrestling today, you know when you stand out there in the Desert, and that sun beams down on you all, and you think to yourselves, why in god's name am I still alive, I'm a piece of garbage, I don't do anything but sit on my fat *** and watch tv eating crap all my life **HEAT** When your doing that think of this, when you look down on that grainy sand, when you look down and see three large shadows riding over those Rocky Mountains do you know what you see? You see three of the greatest people alive today, you should be getting down on your knees and worship the path we walk on **heat** You should be grateful that we actually took time from our own schedule to come to this crappy town, I mean what is there to do here, apart from Camping and Fishing, and of course Skiing because we all love doing that don't we **sarcastic voice** You see, last week we were on a mission of our own, to finally show the reality of one man's fate, last week that man barely escaped with his life thanks to that big red freak, but what has happened? He has suddenly disappeared, just like all the rest they can't take on Evolution because they know that we are the best, they can't handle the pressure when we beat them to a pulp in the middle of this ring, they can't.... "

Suddenly Triple H is cut off.

OR: 76.8%

You Will Pay The Price?

As Triple H gets cut off, out walks The Hurricane as he stands at the top of the ramp holding a mic. He looks around at the fans, and then he starts to talk.

Hurricane: "A few weeks ago Triple H, you did something, you and your little pensioner friend there **Flair goes mad at hearing this** robbed me and my Tag Team Partner Rosey of those World Tag Team titles. And backstage tonight, I was listening to you mumbling on about these great citizens of Colorado **pop** when I realised something, your big handlebar moustache, and I thought, WHAT'S UP WIT DAT? **doing Hurri pose**"

HHH: "That's funny, especially coming from someone who wears green, I mean what do you think you are? The Jolly Green Midget?"

Hurricane: "I am Hurricane, the greatest Superhero of our day, behind Superman, Spiderman, The Green Hornet, and of course The Hulk, oh and ... "

HHH: "Who cares about all this, tonight you green freak, you have to face us for these belts, in a rematch you had made because of your special clause in the contract, well tonight, me and Naitch are gonna give you a lesson you will never forget!"

Hurricane: "Is that so? Well maybe this will get you in the right frame of mind for when we beat you tonight and regain our World Tag Team belts, you see, you and that pathetic excuse for a moustache reminded me of something, it reminded me of a song, I'm sure you've heard of it as I think you may have even appeared in it, it goes something like this....

Young Man, There's no need to feel down,

I said Young man, pick yourself off the ground,

I said Young Man, cause you're new in town,

There's no need for you to be unhappy,

Young Man, there's a place you can go,

I said young man, when you're short on the dough,

You can stay there, and I'm sure you will find

Many Ways to have a good time... NOW EVERYONE

It's fun to stay at the YMCA, It's fun to stay at the YMCA"

Suddenly all the fans join in with Hurricane which starts to upset Triple H who starts losing it in the ring and throws his jacket off. The crowd then pop big time as out walks Rosey dressed as an Indian taken from the Village People costume idea. He dances around on the stage as the fans continue singing YMCA to Evolution as we head to a break.

OR: 78.4%

AD BREAKS

JR: "Folks we're back and all set for our opening match, William Regal will be going one on one with Viscera!"

William Regal vs Viscera

Regal picked up a win in this match, as he hit Viscera with a Regal Cutter and pinned him for the victory. Afterwards Viscera went crazy and started smashing up the steps as he made his way back up the ramp.

Winners: William Regal

MR: 59.0%

MQ: 68.6%

OR: 64.5%

A Pain In The Neck!

After the match, footage showed of last week's incident involving Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels. It showed Jannettys brutal attack on Shawn and throwing him through the glass window stood with an evil grin on his face.

OR: 68.2%

JR: "As we all witnessed last week, Marty Jannetty's hianus attack on Shawn Michaels, and I believe he is standing by with Maria backstage!"

Reaction?

Backstage we saw Maria standing by with Marty Jannetty.

Maria: "I'm standing by with the man who last week stunned the Raw locker room when he viciously attacked Shawn Michaels backstage, Marty Jannetty. Marty, can you explain your actions of last week?"

Marty: "My actions? I think what I did pretty much showed my thought on Shawn Michaels. You see for years that man has held me down, he's done everything possible to keep me from getting back to the top of the game, but last week, I took him down in the only way possible. Maybe you don't remember this being so young you are, but quite a number of years ago that man, that Heartbreak Kid or whatever you wanna call him and I were partners, we were the best Tag Team in the company, that was of course until he got greedy, he thought all the attention he was getting was his instead of mine. He did something that no one should ever have done, he laid his hands on his Tag Team Partner and physically destroyed him. He threw me through a plain glass window like I did last week to him, I call that Poetic Justice, don't you?"

Maria: "But since then you both had made up I thought... I... "

Marty: "Well you thought wrong didn't you, I have waited years to get my revenge on Shawn, spent countless hours dreaming of that night when I smashed his pretty little face through that window, he got what he deserved. You see Shawn, if you sat at home or in hospital, with your face all bandaged up, listen up and listen up good Kid, You even think about coming back to Raw, you even step one foot inside one of these arena's again and I, Marty Jannetty will not only beat you like I did last week, but I will make sure you never walk again!"

Marty Jannetty walked off as Maria stood there holding the mic.

OR: 38.7%

AD BREAKS

Triple Threat Tonight!

A video aired showing Batista defending his title over the last few weeks, and then showed the promo for tonight's match, Batista vs Christian vs Shelton Benjamin.

JR: "That's right folks, tonight Batista will go up against not one, but two opponents at the same time, will he be able to retain his World Heavyweight Championship, it's coming up later tonight so stay tuned!"

OR: 70.0%

Kid You Not!

Backstage we saw Ric Flair and Triple H stood in their locker room when in walked Steven Richards in his typical wrestling costume.

Stevie: "Guys, guys, where were you? I waited for an hour outside my hotel and you never picked me up like we agreed?"

Flair and Hunter's heads drop as he enters and speaks, thinking they had got rid of him last week."

Flair: "Well I thought Hunter was picking you up?"

HHH: "Me, it's your job Naitch to pick him up, not mine!"

Both Triple H and Flair look at each other like their trying to blame the other for not picking him up.

Stevie: "Well never mind that now anyway, listen I have an idea, your gonna love this. I know your the greatest Champion alive today Triple H, and your the Nature Boy, wheeee..."

Flair: "Actually, it goes like this. WHOOOOOOOOOO!"

Stevie: "Ok, well I thought I need something, something which will make me stand out from you guys about who I am? I came up with an idea, what do you think about this?"

Steven Richards picks up a poster and shows it to Flair and Hunter, as their eyes light up, with the camera placed behind unable to see what is on it.

Stevie: "Great eh? I'm gonna dress like that tonight in my match, isn't it a great idea!"

Steven Richards walks off behind them as Flair raises his hand to his face and rubs his forehead and scrunches his face in disgust, while Hunter runs his hand through his hair as he leans his head back unable to believe what they just saw. Flair and Hunter then stare at each other in a furious mood.

OR: 71.7%

JR: "Well who knows what was on that poster folks, but it doesn't look like Triple H and Ric Flair are happy about Steven Richards starting off his time in Evolution, and talking of Evolution, Trish Stratus is all set now to defend her Women's Championship against the Number #1 Contender Victoria!"

WWE Women's Championship:

Victoria vs Trish Stratus ©

In an exciting match, Victoria picked up a win for the second week running, and this time the Women's Championship to add to it as she went for a Widow's Peak, only for Trish to roll through but Victoria rolled again and held her down for the pinfall. Victoria celebrated up the aisle, as Trish Stratus was furious with the loss and Chick Kicked the referee who refused to reverse the decision.

Winners: Victoria (New Women's Champion)

MR: 64.4%

MQ: 51.1%

OR: 60.6%

The Final Master-Plan?

A video aired of last weeks moments when Mr McMahon and Evolution went to unmask the Master after he was trapped and tortured, only for Kane to run in and make the save, video evidence was slowed down and zoomed in but still no one could make out who the Master really is.

OR: 48.9%

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The Coach's Corner!

As we returned from the breaks we found The Coach stood inside the ring, gloating obviously at his win last week and getting rid of Hulk Hogan once and for all. He stood holding the mic as he began to speak.

Coach: "Welcome to The Coach's, no wait, sorry, welcome to the Greatest Talk Show live on Raw, from the man who finally destoyed the myth of Hulkamania once and for all, **HEAT**, The Coach's Corner with me, Jonathan Coachman. **heat** You know, last week when I crawled my aching body over that pathetic excuse of a man, and when that hand came down for the third time, I realised that I had done something no one else in the history of this business has ever done, I have finally put the nail in the coffin of Hulk Hogan **HEAT AS HE LAUGHS** It had to happen, and hey, Mr McMahon knows that he can always count on me to be the man to step upto the plate and hit that Home Run right out of the arena. Last Monday Night, when I beat that man all by myself"

JR: "All by yourself, you had help from Muhammad Hassan and Daivari you no good piece of garbage!"

Coach: "I had this image running through the back of my mind, who else is on The Coach's hitlist? Who else has pissed the Coach off so much that he would like to end their career next? Now I would have brought the list out here, but there is obviously too many names on it and we would need a dumper truck to bring them all out, but I do know one thing, no one, and The Coach means, NO ONE should mess with The Coachmeister when I'm in the Zone baby!"

Suddenly he is cut off as the countdown begins, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and the pyros hit as out walks Chris Jericho. He poses at the top of the ramp for a minute in his trademark pose before he walks down to the ring and slowly enters inside, he moves over and grabs a mic off Lillian Garcia.

Coach: "What are you doing out here? This is The Coach's timeslot, not for your little Highlight Reel, you see The Coach has taken over as the Number #1 Talk Show on Raw. Wait, I know what your doing here, you've come out here to congratulate me haven't you, well don't bother kid because The Coach understands how thankfull you all are for what I did last week."

Jericho: "Coach, will you please for just once in your life, SHUT THE HELL UP! **POP** You see I came out here not to congratulate you, no no no, I came out here to say to you, if you think your tough, then how about you prove it tonight, in fact how about right now. Coach, there is something you forgot about Hulk Hogan, and that was he has many friends in this business, many people who wouldn't be where they are today if it wasn't for him and what he did for this company, now I suggest you wipe that stupid *** clown of a smile off your face before I wipe it off **Coach's face suddenly changes to a look of shock** and you get ready because it's time you met The Walls of Jericho Coachmeister!"

Jericho drops the mic and Coach tries to make a quick exit but is grabbed by his trousers by Jericho who pulls him back in, he turns Coach around who is begging for his life it seems as he drops to his knees and as Jericho is looking at the fans, Coach hits a low blow on Jericho. Coach stands up as Jericho drops to the mat clutching his groin area in agony as Coach addresses his outfit better, and then hits a kick to Jericho on the mat giving off a wry smile. Coach starts shouting at Jericho about how he shouldn't have messed with the Coach.

Suddenly, the crowd popped big time as Chris Benoit's theme played and out he walked as he ran down to the ring and slid in, he went and took Coach down and started laying right hands to him. He then picked Coach up and sent him to the ropes and came back to a huge clothesline. As Coach was laying in the center of the ring, Benoit locked himself in and got Coach in the Sharpshooter, as Coach cried out in agony screaming for help.

From the top of the ramp came running Muhammad Hassan and Daivari who slid in and immediately set upon Chris Benoit, beating him to the mat. Coach crawled to the corner, unable to stand as Hassan and Daivari continued a beatdown, Daivari then picked Benoit up and got him ready as Hassan finished him off. Benoit and Jericho laid in the ring as Hassan and Daivari climbed outside making their way up the ramp, now accompanied by Coach who was just barely walking. To add insult to injury, Hassan looked at the audience and then turned his head and spat down on the American soil of the arena.

OR: 75.6%

Having My Back In Return?

Backstage we find Sylvain Grenier and Robert Conway standing in their locker room.

Grenier: "Now you know, last week was an accident?"

Conway: "So you have been telling me for the past week, I get it ok, you made a mistake."

Grenier: "Me make a mistake, if you had moved out the way then Batista would have been knocked out, you made the mistake, anyway forget that, it's not important anymore."

Conway: "Not important? Last week I had the biggest chance of my career to win that World Heavyweight Championship belt, and you, you cost me my chance, but tonight, when you go out there next, I will still have your back, you see Sylvain, thats what Partners do!"

Conway then stormed out the room leaving Grenier looking on not amused at this, before he picked up his flag and slowly followed after him.

OR: 68.2%

JR: "It doesn't look like Robert Conway is happy with what took place last week, and I can smell something in the air tonight, or that might just be Coach backstage after the attack moments ago, but folks it's time to see what is supposed to be a new look Steven Richards, as he goes up against Sylvain Grenier, let's goto the ring!"

Sylvain Grenier w/ Robert Conway vs Steven Richards

Sylvain Grenier came out with his Tag Partner Robert Conway, who didn't seem to be too happy coming out with him. Grenier stood in the ring, as Conway stood on the outside.

Suddenly the crowd popped big time, as music played, a high played energising music hit around the arena and the fans heard The Ultimate Warrior's theme hit out. La Resistance stood looking in shock, when out of nowhere at the top of the ramp came Steven Richards dressed as the Ultimate Warrior, full in gear and face paint. He then ran down the ramp and around the ring as Conway started to run to get out of his way and Richards chased after him as Conway disappeared up the ramp and backstage. Richards slid in the ring but was attacked immediately by Grenier.

The match was short after the entrance, as Grenier thought he had control but Steven Richards as Ultimate Warrior started powering up, clutching the ropes and waving them angrily as he came off the ropes and sent Grenier down, he did it once more before he ducked a clothesline and sent Grenier down with a big shoulder block. Richards then picked Grenier up above his head for a split second and dropped him to the mat behind as he ran to the ropes and came back with a splash on the back of Grenier. He then rolled him over for the cover and picked up the win. Richards then slid out the ring and ran up the ramp and backstage with the crowd still cheering for him.

Winners: Steven Richards

MR: 61.1%

MQ: 65.8%

OR: 61.0%

JR: "Bah Gawd, Steven Richards just beat Sylvain Grenier, but I still can't get over what he was wearing. And it looks like Sylvain Grenier is not happy now with Robert Conway leaving him in the ring alone!"

No Problem Solver!

Backstage we saw Tyson Tomko walking down the corridor with Christian when a host of security men stopped them.

Christian: "Get out of the way, don't you know I have a match next?"

Christian goes to walk by, as they move and let him past, but as Tyson goes to walk past they stop him and block him.

Christian: "What the hell is going on here? Tyson come on!"

Tyson tries to get past but they refuse to budge out the way.

Officer: "Excuse me, but we have been informed by Mr McMahon that Tyson Tomko has to be evicted from the building before the next match starts."

The security then grabs Tyson and start dragging him off as Christian looks on worried realising he's lost his Problem Solver.

OR: 57.2%

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JR: "We're back for the final time everyone and we have 2 huge matches, coming up soon we have the World Tag Team Championships on the line, but we first have a slobberknocker of a match, Batista will take on not only Christian but also Shelton Benjamin for the title!"

WWE World Heavyweight Championship:

Batista © vs Christian vs Shelton Benjamin

Batista picked up the victory in this match to once again retain his World Heavyweight Championship. Christian thought he had won it when he hit the Unprettier on Batista, only for Shelton to break it up at the last second, and also accidentally knocked the referee out the ring. This allowed Christian to get at Shelton and send him crashing over the top rope, but he held on and stood on the outside, until Batista came running with a clothesline, but Christian ducked and Batista hit Shelton sending him crashing behind the ring and through the Spanish Announcer's table. Christian then hit another Unprettier on Batista and made the cover but the referee wasn't back in the ring. Suddenly Matt Hardy came through the crowd and jumped into the ring, he took hold of Christian and hit a Twist of Fate on Christian. He slid out the ring and woke the referee, sending him back in the ring as Batista picked Christian up and hit a massive Batista Bomb as Christian crashed to the mat and Batista covered. The referee slowly made the count and Batista picked up the pinfall. Matt Hardy made his way back up the ramp looking down on Christian who was laying in agony.

Winners: Batista ©

MR: 80.9%

MQ: 73.4%

OR: 79.0%

Next Week's Huge Main Event!

A video aired after the match showing what would be the Main Event next week on Raw, the World Heavyweight Champion Batista would be facing off against Evolution's Ric Flair.

JR: "That's right folks, Batista won tonight to retain the title, and next week we have a huge Main Event, Batista will be putting the title on the line with the next man in line, The Nature Boy Ric Flair, that is one match you don't wanna miss!"

OR: 82.8%

JR: "Well we are all set, it's time for our Main Event and so far we still have not seen or heard anything from the Master regarding last week's attack, and maybe Mr McMahon has finally put the nail in the coffin of this Unknown quantity. But now, Hurricane and Rosey have a chance to regain their Tag Team titles against Evolutions Ric Flair and Triple H!"

WWE World Tag Team Championship:

Triple H/Ric Flair © vs The Hurricane/Rosey

The World Tag Team Champions were able to retain their Titles only thanks to some outside interference from Mr McMahon. Hurricane had covered Ric Flair when Vince distracted the referee and started arguing with him, allowing time for Triple H to get inside, knock Rosey off the apron and pick Hurricane up for a Pedigree which connected. He then dragged Flair over the top and he ref turned to count the pinfall.

Winners: Triple H & Ric Flair ©

MR: 58.9%

MQ: 60.3%

OR: 61.4%

JR: "Damn that Triple H, and damn that Mr McMahon, he just cost Hurricane and Rosey the titles!"

Revenge Is Bitter Sweet!

After the match, Vince McMahon climbed into the ring and raised Ric Flair's and Triple H's hands in victory clutching onto their title belts. As they celebrated, the titantron suddenly started going haywire, some interference started coming over the picture and it then showed a Mansion being viewed by a hand held camera. The camera zoomed in slowly as we saw Linda McMahon walking from her car into the house, as Vince shouted out to Hunter and Flair that someone is at his house.

The picture changed as we then saw footage from inside the Mansion as we saw Linda McMahon stood in the kitchen with her back to the camera. The camera moved in slowly as Vince looked on wondering what was happening.

Linda turned as the camera was almost within feet of her, she saw it and screamed, the footage ended for a moment as Vince turned to Hunter and Flair asking them what was happening. Suddenly the footage came back on, as the camera focused on Linda McMahon stood in the living room, up close zoomed in on her face looking terrified, as it started to zoom out and revealed a large hand holding the back of her neck. The shot zoomed out more, to reveal none other than Kane stood next to Linda McMahon as Vince looked shocked at this action inside his own house. Flair and Hunter stood with their mouths open as they dropped the belts.

Suddenly, a voice called out, as a shadowy figure came from behind the camera to stand next to Linda McMahon, it was The Master himself.

Master: "Mr McMahon, Vincent Kennedy McMahon, the man who changed Sports Entertainment to what it has become today. As you are aware by now, I am standing inside your wondeful house, invited in by your wonderful wife Linda. **The Master runs his fingertips down the side of Linda's face who tries to turn away in disgust but Kane holds her head steady** Last week you dared to defy the order of the Power of the Darkness, you and your group of friends tried to unveil the real Master, and if it wasn't for the man standing by my side Kane, you may have succeeded. You still do not understand what you are up against Vince, this is no easy matter of Life and Death, this is no simple plan of who I am, but it is all about the Gathering. The Gathering was brought together to take the light out of this pitiful world we live in. We were brought together by our powers of destruction, our uncaring for humanity and to show the world that the Lord himself, the Man who is making all this possible is getting close to being raised back from where he lies. Our Lord of Darkness's time is coming close upon us all, he will reveal himself when the time is right, when the Moon shines through the light and brings darkness upon all those who stand in it's wake. Our Lord's power grows stronger with every moment, every hour of every day, until that day when we will bring him to you Vince. Last week, you placed your hands on me and showed me the evil that lies inside you, but you do not realise that Evil is what makes me stronger, the anger inside you right now is helping me to bring forth the darkness. Tonight Vincent Kennedy McMahon, you shall bare witness to the start of ARMAGEDDON!"

As he said this, he rolled his eyes back as if he went into a trance, and raised his arms as he spoke out.

Master: "OUR LORD GIVETH, AND OUR LORD TAKETH AWAY!"

As he said this, Kane turned Linda around, picked her up and turned her upside down as he started an evil grin on his face and he then hit a devastating Tombstone on Linda McMahon as he came crashing through the wooden table next to them.

Kane kneeled there, as The Master looked at the camera once more and spoke.

Master: "HALLOWED BE THY NAME!"

The camera then zoomed in on Linda McMahon laying motionless on the floor of her home as Vince collapsed to his knees in the ring and Hunter and Flair stood there in amazement at what just happened as the camera focused on both shots of the what was going on in the ring, and Linda's face at the side in a split image screen.

JR: "BAH GAWD, WHAT HAS HE DONE, WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO LINDA McMAHON, BAH GAWD I DON'T BELIEVE WHAT I HAVE JUST WITNESSED!"

OR: 65.9%

Overall Rating: 56.2

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WWE Sunday Night Heat

Sunday 5th June 2005

TV Audience:  657,637 viewers (up by 286,975)

Overall Rating:  53.4%

Matt Hardy def. Tyson Tomko (Twist of Fate)

MR:  65.5%

MQ:  70.5%

OR:  72.7%

Shelton Benjamin def. Gene Snitsky (T-Bone Supplex)

MR:  76.8%

MQ:  67.8%

OR:  75.7%