WWE Raw 2005: The New Era

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WWE Raw

Monday 6th June 2005

Attendance: 7,557

TV Audience: 992,709 viewers (down by 3,905)

The show kicked off with the moments from last weeks episode. It showed over and over again Kane putting Linda McMahon through a table with a Tombstone.

JR: "Welcome to Monday Night Raw, and after last week's moment of, well terror I would have to say, who knows what is gonna happen tonight. What The Master and his accomplice Kane did to Linda McMahon last week was indescribable, and folks, we have heard that Linda McMahon is still in intensive care suffering injuries to her neck!"

Justice?

As JR came to the end of speaking, the Gathering's music played over, the echoing sound of monk's chanting and the eerie music that accompanied it as The Master walked out to some heat from the fans for his action last week. He was accompanied by Kane, The Hurricane and Rosey, alongside Viscera. They made their way down the ramp and climbed inside. The Master took hold of a mic waiting for him as he began to speak.

Master: "What you witnessed last week was nothing compared to the damage I can do. Vince, your wife was just a pawn in my game, she didn't understand the Gathering, just like you Vince. No one understands what we are about, the mind games we play against our opponents, the power that runs through us, the Darkness that surrounds me and the evil that is coming your way. Last week, I said the time is getting close, and it is. There is not long to go before the greatest power of them all will be unleashed upon this company, the man who gives us our power and the man who's only mission is to destroy those who are against him. Vince, you are top of our list of the people we need to destroy in order for us to reach our mission, our mission of Destruction. Tonight in this ring, we will witness the greatest Man Made Destruction this company has ever seen, the man who will take the first step in the Gathering's domination of the WWE. Kane, tonight you are to show these so called people just what you are about, you are to destroy everything in your path. As for you other three, I am disappointed, not only in you but your passion on what we stand for. Last week Hurricane and Rosey, you both had a chance to regain the gold, bring the glory back to the Gathering. BUT YOU FAILED! This week, you have a decision to make, if you do not win tonight then you will no longer be welcome in the Gathering. But worse than that, if you fail then I shall unleash the beast onto you. As for you Viscera, you have failed on a number of occassions, not only to show what you are, but from protecting the future bride from being hurt. Next week, I am gonna give you a chance to prove your worth, but it will not be easy. As for tonight, the carnage will be seen before the show is finished, and you will all bare witness to the Darkness of the Gathering!"

OR: 63.2%

Pay Per View?

As The Master finished speaking, he was interupted by a video message on the screen by Owner, Vince McMahon.

Vince: "Well if it isn't the self proclaimed Addams Family returned again, listen up your freak of a group, I don't care who you are or what you do to me, but you have crossed the line when you put your hands on my wife Linda. Not only did you put your hands on her, but you put her in the hospital as well. She is having major surgery as we speak and by gawd I tell you this, if anything happens to her I will do anything possible to take you down. But as for tonight, well tonight Master, you are gonna be in action, and you are gonna be in action against someone I consider a friend, someone who I know I can trust. You see tonight, it will be The Master taking on, Triple H! **pop** But that isn't all, oh no, in fact I have been thinking about something, something I have wanted to do for a while, you see coming up in three weeks is something we like to call an opportunity, an opportunity to put on a spectacular show in front of thousands of fans and in front of millions of fans on Pay Per View. **POP** I have planned for Raw to put on a huge Pay Per View on the 26th June. The Main Event, well seems we are still giving opportunities to these men who will face Batista, and if Batista is still the World Heavyweight Champion by the time this comes around, then we will see the title on the line, as he goes up against not one, but two men in a Triple Threat Match. It will be Batista, against Triple H, against KANE! **POP** But I have something special for you Master, something I am calling a Revelations Match and I will have more about that next week when I will be Live in that ring. And in that match it will be you, The Master of Darkness, taking on the Greatest Owner and Promoter in the history of this business, and let me tell you this, when I get my hands on you, you will not have your little friends to help you out, you will not be able to do anything but get down on your knees and beg for Mercy for what I am going to do to you!"

As he finished speaking Vince's message disappeared off the titantron as The Gathering looked on in the ring.

OR: 84.4%

ADVERTS

JR: "Welcome back folks, and just before the break you heard the Owner Vince McMahon announce that in three weeks time Raw will be holding it's very own Pay Per View since the new format took over, and I can't wait for that night. But we have a huge match coming up now, last week The Coach along with his buddies Muhammad Hassan and Daivari beat up Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit in the ring, well tonight Jericho and Benoit get a chance to finally shut up these two Arab-Americans and it's coming up right now, let's goto the ring!"

Chris Benoit / Chris Jericho vs The Arab-Americans

Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho picked up the win in this match as Chris Jericho clotheslined Muhammad Hassan over the top rope taking them both out of the match, while Chris Benoit locked Daivari into a Crippler Crossface as Daivari tapped out.

After the match was over, The Coach came running down the ring and distracted Benoit as Hassan came from behind and sent Benoit to the floor with a ferocious chair shot to the back of the head. Jericho came in and attacked Hassan, only for Daivari to hit a low blow to Jericho sending him down to the mat and was followed by a huge kick to the head by Hassan. Coach then climbed into the ring and raised both Daivari's and Hassan's hands in victory, even though they lost the match.

Coach, Hassan and Daivari left the ring and walked back up the ramp as Benoit was out cold, and Jericho was being checked over by medics who rushed to the ring.

Winners: Chris Benoit / Chris Jericho

MR: 75.2%

MQ: 77.4%

OR: 76.2%

The Real Monster!

A video aired next showing the destruction by Kane over the years and ending in the Tombstone on Linda McMahon featuring several words over it, "The Real Monster Has Been Unleashed!"

OR: 58.4%

JR: "The destruction left by Hassan, Daivari and Coach has been moved from the ring, and folks we believe that Christian is on his way out here to talk to his Peep's as he calls them!"

A Challenge In 3 Weeks!

As we came back from the short video, the music hit and out walked the WWE Intercontinental Champion Christian. He walked down to the ring alone and wearing his ring attire holding the belt over his shoulder. He climbed in the ring and went to all four posts posing for the fans before he took hold of a mic and got ready to speak.

Christian: "The Peep's Champ is in the HOUSE! **pop** That's right, all you Peeps out there don't have to wait any longer because the Champ is here. I am out here to talk about an injustice, an injustice to me Christian. That's right, you see last week I was robbed of becoming the WWE World Heavyweight Champion by that man, that joke who can't do anything but say one letter and one number to represent his name. Last week I pinned Batista and I should now be carring that world title around my waste, you all saw it, let's take a look."

**Footage airs of last weeks Triple Threat Match**

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 clip ended to a chorus of pops from the fans of Batista pinning Christian who is obviously upset at this reaction. He struts around the ring shouting at the fans.

Christian: "Listen up all of you, this thing between me and Matt Hardy is over, that's right, when he interfered in my match last week he lost his chance to face me for my Intercontinental Championship. He doesn't deserve a title shot, in fact he doesn't deserve anything in this company!"

As he spoke those last few words, the music hit to a huge pop and out walked Matt Hardy to the top of the ramp holding a mic.

Matt: "So if it isn't the Peep's Chump. **pop** Listen up Christian because what I say is gonna send shivers down your back. I have spoken to the boss, Vince, and I told him, no, I demanded a match for that Intercontinental Championship. And he has agreed Christian, not only has he agreed but in three weeks time it's gonna be me and you inside that ring at the upcoming Pay Per View everyone is talking about."

Christian: "You know what, I don't even care, because when you step in this ring you are gonna find out why I am the Intercontinental Champion, because I am the best damn wrestler on Raw!"

Matt: "Well here's something else for you to think about, our match at the pay per view, for that Intercontinental Championship, it will be a Ladder Match, see you in three weeks Christian!"

Matt Hardy walks off leaving Christian shocked in the ring at the announcement of a Ladder match for the title.

OR: 80.8%

ADVERTS

JR: "We're back everyone and Chris Masters is standing by in the ring for his match up next, and we still have no idea who his opponent will be!"

Kane vs Chris Masters

We returned to find Chris Masters in the ring and talking to the fans putting them down before the pyros exploded and out walked Kane. He made his way to the ring and after a short period he destroyed Chris Masters hitting a Chokeslam followed by a Tombstone to win the match and made his way back up the ramp and backstage leaving Masters battered and bloodied in the ring.

JR: "Bah gawd what a beating Kane just gave to Chris Masters!"

Winners: Kane

MR: 46.8%

MQ: 69.1%

OR: 58.6%

Last Chance Tonight!

Backstage we find Batista walking down the corridor when out from a locker room up ahead came the former sixteen times WWE World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair. He closed the door before he turned and looked at Batista up ahead, as they got in a staredown. Batista then made his way forward, as did Flair after a moment and came face to face in the corridor.

Batista: "Ric, tonight's your big night eh, tonight you get to face me, the World Heavyweight Champion Batista."

Flair: "That's right, whoooo, and tonight when it's all over and done with, Ric Flair will be walking out the Seventeen Time World Heavyweight Champion, WHOOOOOO!"

Batista: "Is that right, well Ric, while we're back here there is something I want to say to you, face to face so to speak. I want to Thank You!"

Flair: "You want to what?" **looking shocked**

Batista: "I wanted to thank you for everything you did for me when I was in Evolution. You know Ric, I never joined to be the best, I never joined because Triple H wanted me to, I joined because you were there, I respect you Ric, maybe more than anyone else. What you have done for this business I don't think anyone can ever achieve, you are the Man, you are the man who made it possible for me to become the World Heavyweight Champion. And I want you to hear me say this, but it was an honour to walk alongside you down to that ring every night, it was an honour to call you my friend, and tonight, it will probably be the Greatest Honour to defend this title that you made your own against you in that ring."

Flair: "I don't know what to say!"

Batista: "You don't have to say anything, I just thought you should know how much I respect you, as a friend and a great wrestler. You were the Greatest Heavyweight Champion ever."

Flair: "Whoa, wait a minute and back up Dave, did you just say, were the greatest?"

Batista: "Yes I did, because you were the Greatest back in the day, but now, I am the World Heavyweight Champion, which means I guess I am the greatest at this moment!"

Flair: "Listen up big man, I am the Wheelin' Dealing, Kiss Stealing, Jet Flying, Limousing Ridin', Greatest World Heavyweight Champion in the history of this business, and when I walk down that aisle, when I step in that ring with you Dave, it won't be about friendship, it will be about that belt **points to the belt on Batista's shoulder**, because that means more to me than your friendship, do you understand. I won't be holding anything back tonight Dave, WHOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

Ric Flair walks off as Batista smiles watching him.

Batista: "I wouldn't have it any other way Ric, any other way!"

The segments ends on Batista smiling.

OR: 76.6%

A Mission For The Boss!

Backstage in a locker room we find Triple H talking to Vince McMahon who is on a speaker phone.

Vince: "Now Hunter, I want to know I can count on you, tonight you are gonna face the Master one on one in that ring, now I don't want you to hurt him."

HHH: "You don't want me to hurt him, what the hell are you talking about Vince!"

Vince: "If you let me finish, I was gonna say I don't want you to hurt him, I want you to destroy him, I want you to finish him, rip him apart, show him that you don't mess with the Boss in this company. Do you understand me Hunter?"

HHH: I understand Vince, tonight you had better watch the 11 O'clock news, because after this is over, there is gonna be a murder inside the ring tonight, you can count on it!"

The part ends with Triple H looking angrily into the air as he punches his fist into his other open hand.

OR: 83.2%

JR: "Folks you just heard Triple H talking to the Owner Vince, and later tonight The Master will go one on one with Triple H **Video shows match** But right now we believe La Resistance who have been having some problems as of late will be taking on The Hurricane and Rosey, and from what we heard earlier tonight if Hurricane and Rosey don't win, then that Beast, that Big Red Monster will be unleashed upon them!"

Hurricane/Rosey vs La Resistance

Hurricane & Rosey picked up the victory in this crucial match up for them to remain in the Gathering. It was all caused by a mis-communication by Robert Conway who ran in to help Grenier only for him to accidentally hit Grenier with a dropkick. Hurricane then took Conway out as Rosey hit a splash off the top rope and pinned Grenier for the victory. Hurricane and Rosey made their way backstage as Conway climbed back into the ring.

Grenier got up and looked around at Conway, before pushing him back in annoyance at what just happened. Conway taking a disliking to this, came back and pushed Grenier who fell back into the corner of the ring looking on in shock at this. Grenier got up and walked back to Conway and hit a huge slap across his face which was heard around the arena. Conway rubbed the side of his face before he hit a huge slap to Grenier which knocked him down. Conway then started laying a beating down to Grenier on the mat with kicks before the referee jumped in and tried to seperate them. Officials came running down and held the two men apart as they were screaming at each other.

Winners: Hurricane & Rosey

MR: 66.5%

MQ: 67.8%

OR: 70.5%

AD BREAKS

Main Event Hypemania!

JR: "Welcome back everyone and as you see coming up soon we have a huge Main Event. Ric Flair, the sixteen times World Champion will be taking on the current World Heavyweight Champion Batista inside of the ring in what is sure to be a slobberknocker and I can't wait for tha later tonight. But what a match we have next, The leader of the Gathering, The Master, will be facing off against Triple H in singles competition and Triple H said earlier that after tonight, that this may very well be the end of the Master in the company!"

OR: 77.2%

Triple H vs The Master

The first of the two big matches on Raw had The Master taking on Triple H, both not being accompanied by anyone to the ring. Triple H dominated the match, hitting every move he could to destroy The Master. The Master fought back for a while but Triple H was able to hit a low kick which stunned The Master as the ref was semi-unconciouss. This then allowed Triple H to hit a Pedigree on him and cover him as the ref woke up just in time and counted the three giving Triple H the victory.

Triple H then gave one of his smiles, as he climbed out the ring and checked underneath before pulling out a Sledgehammer. He banged it on the steps before climbing back in. The Master was just slowly getting to his feet when Triple H ran with it and smashed it against The Master's head knocking him out cold. He then raised it above his head and was about to smash it down onto the Master's unconciouss body when the pyro's exploded red and out ran Kane. He ran down to the ring and slid in as he ducked the sledgehammer shot from Triple H and started with right hands back to him. He then stood back and ran to hit a clothesline on Triple H sending him over the top rope and to the outside. Triple H staggered up the stage area to the top as Kane checked on his Master.

Winners: Triple H

MR: 53.6%

MQ: 75.6%

OR: 67.7%

Preparation!

Backstage we saw Batista bouncing up and down in his locker room and exercising as he got prepared for his Main Event match against Ric Flair next. He then grabbed the belt and made his way out the locker room.

OR: 81.5%

Vince's Message!

Before the commercial an advert aired for next week's Raw, it showed Vince's message to the Master at the top of the show about an upcoming pay-per-view and announced that Vince McMahon will be in the arena next week on Raw to talk more about his match against The Master in 3 weeks time.

OR: 72.3%

AD BREAKS

JR: "Folk's we're back for the final time, we won't be taking any more commercials and we are all set for this Mega Main Event. Let's go to Lillian in the ring!"

WWE World Heavyweight Championship:

Batista © vs Ric Flair

Ric Flair came out alone to a huge pop from the fans as Triple H stayed backstage after the incident moments before. Batista came out to a big pop as the match eventually got under way.

Flair tried every dirty trick in the book to defeat Batista, including a rake of the eyes whenever he was in trouble, and at one point had his legs on the ropes to make a pinfall but Batista kicked out in time.

After a while, Flair took Batista down with a hit to the back of his legs, before he was able to lock in the Figure 4 and Batista was in pain as he screamed out in agony. Batista didnt give up though as he tried making it to the ropes, he couldnt make it but instead reversed the position and turned Flair over so he was in pain. Flair eventually got to the ropes himself and the ref had to break the hold up. As he did this, Triple H came down to the ring and started banging on the ring trying to get Ric Flair up as Batista started to rise to his feet. Flair was slow though as Batista stood powering up shaking the ropes and he threw Flair around like a rag doll, before he hit a crashing clothesline on him. He then gave Flair the thumbs down and picked him up hitting a Batista Bomb on Flair and covering. The ref started to count, one-two, th- NO. The ref was pulled out from the ring and crashed to the outside knocking himself out by Triple H.

JR: "What the, Triple H has just ruined this match up!"

Winners: No Contest

MR: 76.6%

MQ: 59.5%

OR: 77.1%

Path Of Destruction!

Triple H slid in the ring as Batista stood up and turned to be met by a kick to the gut and a Pedigree from the former World Heavyweight Champion. He raised his arms in victory before pointing down to Batista and shouting at him, before suddenly Kane came running down to the ring.

Triple H turned to be met by punches and kicks from Kane as he sent Triple H to the ropes and came back with a huge kick to the face sending him down. Ric Flair slowly was getting to his feet by now, and turned to be met by Kane's hand to his throat. Kane picked him up and held him with his other hand as he moved to the ropes and chokeslammed him onto the outside of the ring, Flair crashing to the mat.

Triple H came from behind and attacked Kane sending him to the ropes, and came back with a big knee-lift to the face. A kick to the gut and Triple H set Kane up but he reversed it and sent Triple H over the top of him and to the mat. Kane waited as Triple H got to his feet and before he knew it Kane had grabbed him by the throat and lifted him up and chokeslammed him onto the apron. Kane looked at the carnage and was raising his hands to set off the pyros when he noticed on the giant titantron that Batista was stood up behind him. Kane turned as both Kane and Batista went face to face and crowd popped big time. The two then started to brawl inside the ring, as Batista took the upper hand and hit Kane with a big clothesline off the ropes. Batista then gave the thumbs down on Kane as he picked him up.

Batista got him ready and lifted him up, but The Master came running down and hit a huge chairshot to the back of Batista who dropped Kane to the mat and in pain, Kane then took the opportunity and grabbed Batista by the throat and chokeslammed him in the middle of the ring. The carnage was left as The Master stood in the ring as Kane raised and dropped his hands as the ring posts turned red with bright pyros as the show came to an end.

JR: "Bah Gawd, The Big Red Monster has been unleashed, he has just destroyed both his opponents for the Pay Per View in three week's time, BAH GAWD, CAN ANYONE STOP THIS BEAST!"

OR: 74.0%

Overall Rating: 73.4

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The WWE has released a preview poster for the upcoming WWE Survivor Pay-Per-View taking place on June 26th 2005.  It mainly focuses on the feud brewing between Owner Vince McMahon and The Master who still hasn't been revealed on TV of just who this mystery man is.  Vince McMahon is expected on Raw this week to reveal more about this 'Revelations' Match.

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WWE Raw

Monday 13th June 2005

Attendance: 7,390

TV Audience: 1,016,136 viewers (up by 23,427)

The show kicked off with the moments from last weeks episode. It showed Kane destroying both Triple H and Batista.

JR: "Welcome to Monday Night Raw, folks, what a night we have for you here tonight. Vince McMahon will be here Live tonight to discuss his match against the Master at the upcoming Pay Per View 'Survival' in just two weeks time, plus Triple H and Ric Flair will be in action defending their World Tag Team belts. We also have a Live satelitte link to Shawn Michaels who has been recovering from the vicious assault by his former partner Marty Jannetty when he threw him through a glass window. But folks, what a way to kick the show off, we have a Women's match up now in which Trish Status has been told she must win to get her title shot at the pay per view against Victoria!"

Non-Title Match:

Trish Stratus vs Victoria

This non-title match up started the show, with Victoria coming out 2nd carrying her Women's Championship belt she won off Trish a few weeks back. Trish dominated the match and tore Victoria apart showing her hunger to win back the belt, and even though Victoria set Trish up for the Widow's Peak, Trish somehow wriggled out of it, and Victoria turned to be met by a vicious Chick Kick by Trish. The ref checked on Victoria and then called for medics as Victoria was out cold. Trish stood above her fallen victim, picked up the women's belt as it got brought in the ring and placed it over the unconciouss Victoria before making her way out the ring as medics rushed down.

Winners: Trish Stratus

MR: 64.3%

MQ: 50.8%

OR: 57.2%

ADVERTS

JR: "Welcome back to Raw everyone, and Trish Stratus it looks like has got her match at Survivor in two weeks, but we understand that Victoria still has not regained concioussness and this could be bad signs for her. But folks, we believe that, yes, **batistas music hit**, here comes the World Heavyweight Champion Batista!"

Free Time!

As we returned from the break and during JR's comments, Batista's music hit around the arena and the place popped big time. Out walked the World Heavyweight Champion dressed smartly in a suit and he made his way down to the ring. He climbed inside before going up all four corners of the ringposts posing for the fans with the belt. He then took hold of a mic and got ready to speak as a chorus of 'Ba-tis-ta' was heard around the arena.

Batista: "I've come out here for one reason, and that's to beat the living hell our of that big red freak Kane **POP**. So Kane, I know your backstage, I know your watching this, and after what you did to me last week I'm calling your punk ass out, right here, right now."

A few moments passed, and nothing happened as Batista started getting more angry at his no show.

Batista: "Kane, if your not gonna come out here, then I'll come back there."

Batista dropped the mic and made his way towards the ropes, he just started to climb through when some music started up which stopped him. 'No Chance In Hell' took over and out walked the WWE Chairman and Owner Vince McMahon. He strutted his way down to the ring as Batista moved back inside, and Vince stomped up the steps and climbed inside. He moved over and grabbed hold of a mic as Batista had hold of the one he previously held.

Vince: "Batista, you won't be getting Kane tonight, in fact you won't be getting at Kane for another two weeks because until then, you won't be in the same arena. **heat** That's right Batista, besides your the World Heavyweight Champion, your the King of Raw at the moment, you should be less concerned about getting your revenge on Kane and more worried about what Triple H is gonna do to you at the Pay Per View."

Batista: "You listen to me Vince, I don't care about Triple H, I've beaten him twice in the past couple of months and come Survivor, I'll beat his ass again right here in the middle of this ring. But as for Kane, I want him Vince, I don't care what it takes, I don't care what match, where, or even if this title is on the line do you hear me? I want Kane and I want him before the pay per view!"

Vince: "I'm afraid that's not an option your gonna get Batista. You are our Champion, and since I am the Owner of this company and make all the decisions, then I am gonna make you wait until June 26th, when you will get to put your hands on that big red freak. But until then, and since your scheduled opponent Shawn Michaels **pop** can't be here tonight after he was injured a number of weeks ago by Marty Jannetty **heat**, then I'm giving, no, let me rephrase that, I'm ordering you to have the night off. You see, you are gonna need the time to get ready because next week you will be taking part in one of your toughest matches to date, you will be going up against the next man in line for the belt, The Rabid Wolverine Chris Benoit **pop**."

Batista: "Vince, you just made a huge mistake, because next week, once I finish destroying Chris Benoit, then Kane will be next!"

Batista drops the mic and storms off out the ring and makes his way backstage. The camera follows him as he makes his way down the corridor and into the parking lot. He throws the belt into the passenger side of his black flashy car and gets inside. He then proceeds to climb inside and start it up, as he looks back at the corridor leading back down into the arena, before he speeds off up the ramp at high speed and disappears from view.

OR: 81.6%

Revelations!

As Batista disappeared, we came back to Vince McMahon stood in the ring holding a mic.

Vince: "Now that's sorted, let's get back to the real reason I am out here. I'm here because The Master or whatever he wants to call himself will be facing me, the Greatest Promoter in the world on June 26th at the Pay Per View 'Survivor'. We are gonna be having what I have decided to call a Revelations Match. The rules of this match are simple, if I win, sorry, WHEN I win, then this Master will be revealed to the world just who this sick freak is. He will be unmasked live on Pay Per View, in front of millions of people. Now if the Master wins, which will be highly unlikely, then he will get, NOTHING! That's right, nothing, you see this is my company and this is my show, I made Raw and I have made this match, people may say it's one sided but I don't give a damn because I am the almighty Vince McMahon. I can do anything I want and there's not a single person in the world who can stop me."

As he said that, the lights went out and the titantron came on. Stood there with his head bowed was The Master as he rose to reveal his black mask being worn which has hid his face since he made his first appearance.

Master: "Vince, the warning signals have been shown, and once again you are like the deer standing in the middle of the road who is about to get struck down by a forecable impact. I have warned you too many times that you do not understand the repurcussions that you are making upon yourself. This match between me and you will be settled at the Pay Per View, and then, and only then will the Revelation of the driving force behind us will be shown. Your world will come crumbling down around you as the arrival of our Lord of Darkness will call upon us, and you will bear witness to the Greatest Power in the World. Vince, you must be prepared for the REVELATION OF OUR LORD!"

With that, the titantron went off and the lights back on as Vince looked up at the screen sill holding his mic in his hand.

OR: 90.6%

ADVERTS

JR: "Folk's we're back and it looks like at Survivor we are all set for a huge showdown between the Master and Vince McMahon. But let's take you back now a number of weeks and show you what took place when Marty Jannetty attacked his former best friend and tag team partner, Shawn Michaels.!"

Shattering!

**Highights Package**

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!"

The video ends with the picture of a bloody Shawn Michaels and Marty's final words echoing over it.

**Hightlights Package ends**

JR: "What took place a number of weeks ago was beyond belief, but tonight everyone we will be hearing from the Heartbreak Kid himself Shawn Michaels who is recovering at home from those horrendous injuries. **Titantron shows a picture of a bloody Shawn Michaels and the words, 'later tonight' over it** That will be later tonight!"

OR: 31.0%

Robert Conway vs Christian

Christian still got some good pops even though he's trying hard to get people to dislike him. Conway got a nice pop as he came out after his attack on his former French-Canadian partner Sylvain Grenier last week. The match got under way with Conway taking early control and was able to get some close pinfalls on the Intercontinental Champion. Christian at times when he felt he was being on the losing side slid out the ring and took a break. Conway eventually had enough and climbed out chasing after him, but Christian took contol as he slid back in and Conway got attacked as Christian waited for him to enter back in the ring. The match lasted another good 10minutes or more as it went back and forth, until Conway had Christian struggling and sent him to the ropes and hit a huge backdrop. As Conway signalled to finish him off, Sylvain Grenier came running down and into the ring, he attacked and took down Conway who turned around at the last second and Grenier took a beating to Conway in the ring. As Christian got up, he went to attack Conway as well until the music hit, and out ran Matt Hardy. Christian looked stunned as Matt hit the ring and took him out. Matt sent Christian over the top rope with a clothesline before Sylain Grenier went to attack but Matt ducked and threw Grenier over the top rope and he crashed down on Christian. Christian and Grenier complaining made their way to the ramp and upwards away from the ring as Conway got to his feet and himself and Matt Hardy had a staredown. Matt then moved his hand out, as Conway looked at the crowd and eventually shook his hand thanking him for his help tonight.

Winners: No Contest (via interference)

MR: 72.4%

MQ: 78.5%

OR: 77.5%

Win Or Lose!

Backstage we saw The Gathering in their dressing room. Viscera was getting ready when up stepped the Master.

Master: "Next Viscera, you will be in action, and like my warning to you last week, if you do not reclaim your self belief in what we are fighting for, then you will suffer the Beast being unleashed on your soul."

Viscera walked off out the room ready for his match as The Master stood there, Stacy Keibler stood by his side and Hurricane and Rosey behind them. Kane suddenly appeared to a bit of heat from the fans and stood next to The Master.

Kane: "He does not believe in our fight my Master!"

Master: "Maybe not, we will soon see. But if he fails, then you must teach him a lesson that he will not forget my good friend."

The camera focused on Kane as he changed from an evil look to a wry smile knowing he may get to attack someone tonight to his much delighted pleasure.

OR: 64.7%

JR: "Well folks, Viscera is coming out next and he will be facing, well we aren't too sure who he is facing because it hasn't been confirmed but from what just happened backstage I don't like the looks of Viscera if he loses. Let's go to the ring with Lillian!"

?? vs Viscera

First out came Viscera to some heat from the fans as he climbed inside the ring. Next up, Lillian Garcia spoke about his opponent.

Lillian: "I have been informed that tonight, brought to you in association with 'Wrestlers In Their Eyes'. Please welcome?"

Suddenly the theme hit and place went wild, 'Real American' started and everyone just popped big time expecting Hulk Hogan to show up.

JR: "Bah gawd Hulk Hogan is here tonight!"

But instead out walked Steven Richards in red and yellow and carrying an American Flag. He wore the outfit of Hulk Hogan with complete gear including a headscarf, and a fake moustache to the fans small pop.

Lillian: "Steven Richards as The Immortal Hulk Hogan!"

JR: "I don't believe this, Steven Richards who a number of weeks ago dressed up as the Ultimate Warrior is now coming out as The Immortal Hulk Hogan!"

Steven Richards made his way down to the ring and climbed inside, Viscera was unsure what to do as he saw this, and then Richards went to tear off his t-shirt, but was having trouble. In the end, after a couple of goes and being unsuccesfull, Richards moved over to Lillian who had hold of a pair of scissors, he took them and cut up about an inch or so at the top of this Hogan t-shirt and threw them back down out the ring, he then took hold of the t-shirt (now cut slightly) and proceeded to rip it open. He did so and threw it into the crowd as Viscera attacked from behind.

Viscera took control of the match, throwing him around all over the ring and hitting a huge splash into the corner. Richards got picked up and thrown to the center of the ring as Viscera came from the ropes and hit a huge splash on Richards. He made the cover, and one, two, before Richards kicked out somehow to Viscera's shock. Viscera stood in shock as Richards started to Hulk Up. Viscera tried punches to Richards but it had no effect and eventually Richards stopped and pointed to Viscera and waved his finger telling him no more. Richards then hit a few right hands to Viscera and sent him to the ropes and as he came back he was met with a big boot to the face as he crashed back, bouncing off the ropes but not going down.

Viscera looked stunned and Richards turned to the fans and indicated he was gonna slam the giant Viscera, as Viscera came back and Richards somehow picked him up and slammed him in the middle of the ring. Richards then ran to the ropes and came back dropping a Big Hogan Leg Drop onto Viscera and covering for the final three count pinning the giant.

The place went wild as Richards celebrated climbing out the ring and over the barrier into the crowd sharing his delight with the fans.

Winners: Stevie Richards

MR: 55.3%

MQ: 64.5%

OR: 63.1%

A Loving Group!

As Richards disappeared from view with the fans, Viscera was trying to get to his feet in the ring realising he had been beaten when from the top of the ramp Hurricane and Rosey appeared.

JR: "Oh my, if I were Viscera I would get out of the building right now, in fact get out of the state because it looks like trouble just picked up tonight!"

They walked down to the ring and climbed inside. Suddenly they started to attack Viscera, beating him down until the pyros exploded and out walked Kane with a grin on his face.

JR: "Well things are going from bad to worse for Viscera, here comes the Beast of The Gathering and look at the grin on Kane's face, he know's he's gonna get to beat someone down which is what it seems he gets off on!"

He walked down to the ring as Hurricane and Rosey held Viscera for Kane.

Kane climbed inside and walked over to a beaten up Viscera already when he grabbed him by his throat. Kane then lifted him up and chokeslammed him onto the ring mat and Viscera layed there out cold as Kane started a evil laugh.

OR: 64.2%

Who Gets Who?

Backstage we find Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho. Jericho throws a coin up in the air as he catches it and places it on the back of his hand. Benoit calls out heads as Jericho lifts it and shows Benoit the result of the call as both seem happy with it. They then walk out the locker room and make their way towards the ring area backstage.

OR: 85.5%

ADVERTS

JR: "We're back and as you saw before the break Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit tossed a coin to see who will be in action tonight, and it looks like Benoit will be the man wrestling tonight, but which opponent will he be taking on!"

Chris Benoit vs Khosrow Daivari

Benoit was in the ring ready as Jericho stood on the outside, when out walked to their theme music Muhammad Hassan and his Manager Daivari. They made their way down to the ring and both climbed inside. Benoit was unsure who his opponent was and Hassan led him into a trap as Daivari attacked from behind and the ref called for the bell.

Daivari tried to attack Benoit but Benoit came back with chops to the chest of Daivari as he went to each cornerpost. Daivari reversed a whip to the ropes and Hassan grabbed Benoit's foot as he reached them, causing Benoit to try and reach over and grab Hassan leading the opportunity again for Daivari to attack from behind giving him back the advantage. Daivari sent Benoit outside near Hassan who immediately attacked him as Jericho went to help but the ref told him to get back to his spot at ringside, allowing Hassan to whip Benoit into the ring steps before sending him back in the ring.

Daivari tried to cover but Benoit kicked out, and Daivari dominated for another few good minutes until Daivari made a mistake as he ran into Benoit on the ring corner, Benoit moved as Daivari hit the ringpost with his shoulder. He staggered back out clutching his arm as benoit waited. Benoit siezing the opportunity took him down with a Crippler Crossface as Daivari couldnt hold on any more and tapped out.

Hassan went to jump into the ring but Jericho beat him to it and ran over sending Hassan back out through the ropes to the outside. Benoit and Jericho then picked up Daivari and threw him over the top rope onto the outside as Jericho raised Benoit's hand in victory.

Winners: Chris Benoit

MR: 67.6%

MQ: 82.0%

OR: 69.5%

It's My Time!

Backstage we find Ric Flair and Triple H getting ready for their title defence next on Raw.

Flair: "Hunter, why the hell did you come out last week? I had Batista beaten man, I could have been the seventeen time World Champion if you hadn't have interfered. You know, you cost me that match and now I may never get another shot at the title."

HHH: "Me, look Naitch, last week Batista was destroying your ass in that ring, if I hadn't have done something you may not have even been here this week for us to defend out belts. What I did last week was what was best for Evolution, don't go down the same road as Randy Orton and Batista, because look what happened to them, one's a broken down has been and one is a World Champion but not for long. Naitch, you've had your chance at glory, your past it, it's now time to reape the rewards of being with the next Greatest Legend of all time, me."

Flair: "I'm past it, your saying I'm past it Hunter. You know if we weren't defending our belts next I'd show you a thing or two about the Nature Boy, WHOOOOO!"

HHH: "What the hell is that supposed to mean?"

Flair: "It means I can take your ass any day of the week. Who's been teaching you all the tricks of the trade, who's been by your side when Orton and Batista walked out? Me Hunter, The Nature Boy, the greatest Legend of ALL TIME!"

HHH: "You know what, why don't we just forget our match next and take this to the ring right now. Me and You Naitch, one on one and then we'll see just who is the best!" **POP**

Suddenly Trish walks in the room, and notices what is going on.

Trish: "Are you two going at it again, look, your both a Great Champion, but together, your The Greatest Tag Team Champions, and right now the two of you had better put on your game face, no pun intended Hunter, because they are two men out there just waiting for you both to make a mistake and then we'll have no gold in Evolution. Well, that isn't till I win back my Women's Belt in two weeks time."

HHH: "You know what Naitch, we'll settle this later, but for now, let's take out our frustration on the two men in the ring, come on!"

Flair: "Whooooooo!"

Flair and Triple H make their way out the room and towards the stage are for their match.

OR: 80.1%

JR: "It's time for a huge match now, Triple H and Ric Flair who just moments ago were close to coming out here and facing each other are now set to defend their World Tag Team Titles against Simon Dean and Maven!"

WWE World Tag Team Championship:

Triple H / Ric Flair © vs Simon Dean / Maven

At the start Simon Dean commented on how good Triple H looked, but that Flair had put on a few pounds over the last few years and said he had something to help trim the excess weight he had on him, and quoted to Flair he didn't mean carrying Triple H on his back all the time. This set Triple H to attack Dean and the match got underway.

The match was rather short as Flair and Triple H dominated and it all came down to Triple H hitting a Pedigree on Simon Dean and covering for the three count. After the match Triple H pulled out a can of Simon Dean's pattoned Simon System Health Drink, opened it, took a mouthfull and then spat it in Dean's face who was still lying on the floor. Triple H then poured the rest over Dean and as Maven ran in to help, he ran into a kick to the gut, and Triple H hit a Pedigree on him for good measures before Flair and Triple H left the ring with their titles still in hand.

Winners: Ric Flair / Triple H (Still World Tag Team Champions)

MR: 53.4%

MQ: 60.1%

OR: 62.4%

ADVERTS

Shawn's Speech?

JR: "Welcome back folks, and we believe Shawn Michaels himself is standing by with some words about what took place a number of weeks ago, take it away Shawn!"

The titantron shows Shawn Michaels sat in a wheelchair, a blanket over his legs and his face badly bruised and cuts plastered up.

Shawn: "Thank you JR. First, I would like to thank the millions of fans who have sent supporting messages through the wwe website, and to the ones who have sent get well cards in to me. I want to tell you that, well, after what took place a number of weeks ago I was unsure wether I still had it to be at the top of my game, wether I still had the fight in me. I have been knocked down many times and like our Lord Jesus Christ I have always got back up. Maybe this is the time when finally the Heartbreak Kid has reached his limit, his limit that he should stay down for the 10 count. This has been a tough decision to make, and I have not taken what I have to say and do lightly. I thought about those wonderful years when I thrilled the crowd, the fans chanting my name throughout the arena **a HBK chant starts up as Shawn pauses for a moment to hear it** I remember the good old days when me and Marty were the Rockers, one of the greatest high flying tag teams in the world, and we dominated that for a while until I realised it was time to move on but Marty didnt want to. Well Marty, I have to say sorry for breaking the team up, it was my decision that we split, I forced it on you, and I made that change which effected both of us, me being extremely lucky in going onto become a World Champion while you were made the scapegoat of the team. So to Marty, I am extremely sorry from the heart. **long pause as Shawn looks down, after a few moments he looks back up at the camera** Now that Bull**** is said, let's get back to the real deal, Im not quitting this company, hell you couldn't drag me from the ring because I love this business too much, so Marty I know your watching this, and I know you said I'm nothing, well let me tell you Marty just who I am."

Shawn Michaels throws the blanket off his legs to the side and stands up looking at the camera still. He kicks behind as the wheelchair goes flying behind him as the crowd begin to pop.

Shawn: "In case you hadn't realised Marty, I'm Shawn Michaels, The Heartbreak Kid, IM THE SHOWSTOPPER! Now while I've been sat here watching Raw, and since I heard Vince's huge announcement last week about an upcoming Pay Per View, then I thought why not come back in style. So Marty, if you have the balls for it, why don't you meet me at Survivor, me and you, one on one, in what I like to call a No Holds Barred Street Fight! **HUGE POP** Marty, I'll see you in two weeks, because the Heartbreak Kid is BACK!"

Shawn then superkicks the cameraman who crashes down backwards and the picture loses transmission.

OR: 62.5%

Video Package!

A video is aired next showing moments over the last few weeks in the continuing feud between The Gathering and Evolution, particularly the Kane/Triple H fights and the Vince/Master segments.

OR: 58.4%

Money Can Buy You Anything?

As we returned from the video, the lights went out and the monks chanting started as out walked to the eerie sound The Gathering.

JR: "You just saw what has taken place over the last few weeks and it looks like the Gathering are coming out here right now, who knows what they have planned tonight!"

Hurricane and Rosey led the way in their dark black costumes, accompanied behind by the Master in his long black gown, his face still covered by a mysterious mask and at the back keeping watch the Beast himself Kane dressed in black as well. They made their way down to the ring and Hurricane and Rosey opened the ropes for the Master to climb inside as well as Kane before they joined them. The Master took hold of a mic as he got ready to speak.

Master: "Last week you all bared witness to the destruction of the Beast, and tonight Viscera who is backstage recovering from his beating by the Beast himself has shown what will take place in two week's time at Survivor. Triple H, Batista, you both will have to face the one living creature you are both scared of. My Beast Kane will walk away in two weeks leaving Destruction in his path. Batista has showed that he can be beaten like any mere mortal in this world, and when Triple H steps into this ring, Kane will show the world that The Darkening is drawing close and the destruction of The McMahon empire will finally be laid to rest. Vince, at the top of tonights show you warned me that the Revelation will be revealed at Survivor. Well I have warned you, that the Revelation of who I am will not be what you seek, but the Revelation of who is behind the Gathering will be shown to the millions watching at home, and you through your own eyes Vince will get down on your knees and beg for forgiveness for your past. Your past that you had laid to rest shall be the Revelation shown to the world and it will come back to haunt you. But tonight, the Gathering offer you a final warning Vince. Leave this place and you shall be left unharmed, but if you continue your assault on the Gathering then it will lead you down a dark passage of which they will be no return!"

As The Master finished, 'No Chance In Hell' kicked off and out walked Vince McMahon still smartly dressed and this time carrying a briefcase. He held a mic in his other hand and stood at the top of the ramp looking down on The Gathering.

Vince: "Listen to me you no good piece of garbage, your standing in my ring, in my company and on my show Raw **pop** I don't care if your name is The Master, the ghost from Scooby Doo or even Stephen King, you are going up against one of the most powerful people in the world, ME! You see, unlike you and your little groupies standing there with you, i have something you don't have right now, I have POWER! You can do all those little things like turning the lights on and off, you can make those idiots in the ring believe your the next Jesus Christ but you don't have the power I have. You see this briefcase, **holds it up in the air** In this briefcase I hold the next best thing to beating your ass, and do you know what that is? **pause as Vince unlocks the case and puts it down on the ground, he opens it up to reveal loads of money inside** I HAVE MONEY, and lots of it, so you think you can scare me saying all this garbage about my past coming back to haunt me, well I say bring it on. **pop** You see while you have been out here talking I have been backstage doing some talking myself. I have been talking to every other wrestler, backstage technician and anyone else that works in this arena to do one thing. This money in this case will go to the first man or woman, or whoever wants it who is backstage and willing to come out here and finally take the garbage in the ring out and keep it out. It's called, offering a Bounty on someone's head, and tonight, IT'S YOUR HEAD MASTER I WANT"

Suddenly a load of wrestlers turned up behind Vince, Triple H, Ric Flair, Christian, Gene Snitsky, Coach, Sgt. Slaughter and many, many more showed up. They started to walk down to the ring as The Master looked on in despair, Kane telling him to get behind him and Rosey & Hurricane as the wrestlers continued down to the ring.

JR: "BAH GAWD, THERE'S NO ESCAPE FOR THE MASTER AND HIS TEAM, BAH GAWD, WHAT'S GONNA HAPPEN, THIS IS GONNA BE A MASACRE AND WE ARE RUNNING OUT OF TIME!"

As he spoke them final words, the show came to a close, showing all the superstars and crew walking down to the ring and getting ready to attack the Gathering.

OR: 75.4%

Overall Rating: 68.2

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WWE Sunday Night Heat

Sunday 19th June 2005

TV Audience:  623,372 viewers (down by 21,260)

Overall Rating:  53.9%

Rhyno def. Maven (Gore).

MR:  62.5%

MQ:  63.0%

OR:  62.3%

William Regal def. Gene Snitsky (Regal Cutter)

MR:  71.1%

MQ:  63.0%

OR:  68.7%

Edge def. Shelton Benjamin (Use of Briefcase)

MR:  80.3%

MQ:  75.9%

OR:  76.7%

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WWE Raw

Monday 20th June 2005

Attendance: 5,931

TV Audience: 1,048,272 viewers (up by 32,136)

The show kicked off with the moments from last weeks episode. It showed The Gathering being left in the ring as Vince McMahon placed a bounty on his head. A group of superstars and backstage staff then came out as the clip ended looking doomed for the Master and his group. The credits then rolled and we are Live at Raw.

JR: "Welcome to another great edition of Monday Night Raw! Folks, moments ago before you saw the closing scenes from last weeks episode, The Gathering were surrounded and later on we are gonna show you exactly what happened as we ran out of time and went off the air. But we are all set to kick off the show with a fantastic match up, last week Chris Benoit got to face Daivari in singles competition, well this week Chris Jericho will face off against Muhammad Hassan, let's goto the ring."

Chris Jericho vs Muhammad Hassan

Jericho was in the ring, Benoit stood on the outside as out came Muhammad Hassan and Daivari. The match go under way with Jericho taking control from the start. Benoit kept an eye on Daivari as the match continued back and forth, and Daivari attempted to help out when Benoit came running around the ring and chased after him back up the ramp and away.

Jericho had Hassan knocked down and was going for the lionsault when Coach appeared from under the ring. Jericho ran to the ropes, the ref looking down on Hassan, as Coach caught Jericho with a shot to the head from a steel post he had in his hand taken from under the ring. Jericho bounced back off the ropes and crashed down, as Hassan staggered over and got one arm over covering and the ref counted the three. Coach suddenly appeared at ringside and pulled Hassan out the ring. Benoit came running back down and slid in the ring as Hassan was being accompanied back up the ramp by Coach with a huge smile on his face.

Winners: Muhammad Hassan

MR: 82.4%

MQ: 74.8%

OR: 81.3%

ADVERTS

Rematch?

As we return we find Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit bursting into the GM's office, where Vince McMahon is stood looking at the latest Raw magazine which has a feature on the Master and his Gathering.

Jericho: "Vince, did you just see what happened out there, did you see the injustice that just took place?"

Vince: "Injustice, yes Chris I did see it, what you want me to do about it? The referee's decision is final, Muhammad Hassan won that match and I can't change that result!"

Benoit: "You might not be able to change that result, but you can certainly make it up to us!"

Vince: "What do you mean?"

Benoit: "This sunday, there's a Pay Per View taking place called Survivor, well how about me and Jericho get to finally shut up those two Arab-Americans Hassan and Daivari once and for all?"

Vince: "You know Chris, and Chris, that's a great idea, but how about this which is much better, Chris Jericho and his tag team partner, Chris Benoit taking on, wait for it, Muhammad Hassan and Daivari, and their tag team partner, Jonathan Coachman!"

Jericho: "A handicap match, two on three? Your kidding right!"

Benoit: "Wait Chris, think of it, we finally get to put our hands on Coach and there's not a damn thing he can do to stop us."

Jericho: "You may have something there. Vince, your on."

Jericho and Benoit then exit the room as Vince goes back to looking at the magazine featuring the Master as he spoke to himself.

Vince: "As for you Master, this sunday your *** will be mine."

Vince grins as the part closes.

OR: 90.8%

Survivor Hype!

A video aired on the titantron next advertising the Main Event of Survivor.

"In the beginning there was Man"

**Footage shows Triple H doing his trademark pose**

"Next came the Monster"

**Footage airs of Batista doing his trademark pose with his arms**

"Then came, The Beast!"

**Footage shows Kane snarling at the camera**

"Put these three together in one ring, and Hell shall be Unleashed!"

**Footage shows all three men attacking each other, destroying everything in their path**

"The World Heavyweight Champion Batista takes on Ten times World Champion Triple H and the Beast Kane in a Triple Threat Match."

**Footage shows Kane destroying both Batista and Triple H two weeks ago**

"WWE is proud to present Survivor live on Pay Per View this Sunday 26th June. Call your local cable operator for details on how to order it!"

OR: 60.0%

Street Fight?

After the video ended, we were joined backstage by Maria who is standing by with Marty Jannetty.

Maria: "Last week Marty, Shawn Michaels called your bluff and asked to meet you this Sunday at Survivor in a Street Fight. What are your thoughts on Shawn's recovery and offer?"

Marty: "My thoughts, well they are just like they were several weeks ago when I threw that son of a bitch through a glass window. I told you Shawn that you are nothing, you mean nothing and no one cares about your stupid little Heartbreak routine anymore. And if you wanna call me out next sunday, that's fine with me, because I'll be there and and I'll be waiting to once again kick your ***, only this time, it may not be a glass window you go through, because this time your life will end for good!"

Marty Jannetty walks off leaving Maria stood looking pretty.

OR: 43.2%

JR: "Folks we are all set, this Sunday at Survivor we are gonna see some amazing matches. Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit will be going into the Pay Per View in a Handicap Match against Muhammad Hassan, Daivari and our very own Coach. Not only that, but Marty Jannetty has accepted Shawn Michaels proposal of a Street Fight this sunday, and that is sure to be one Slobberknocker. Also, we have two men who are gonna be in action next, Matt Hardy and Christian in a Ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship, but tonight they will be teaming up with former best friends and tag team partners Robert Conway and Sylvain Grenier in a Tag Team Match."

Sylvain Grenier & Christian vs Matt Hardy & Robert Conway

This tag team match got under way with Christian and Conway starting it. The fans were calling for Matt Hardy in and eventually the chance came as Christian got knocked down and Conway made the tag. Matt took it to Christian and the two went out no holds barred against each other. The referee lost total control, as Matt and Christian used everything on each other and ended up outside on the mat still fighting. Conway jumped in the ring, as did Grenier and it went off again, Grenier took control and went for the pinfall but the referee indicated that Matt and Christian were the legal men. At this point Grenier jumped over the top rope and took out Matt Hardy on the outside who was attacking Christian. Christian got back in the ring and was only met with a Fallaway Slam by Conway who covered and just picked up the victory for his team as Grenier slid in but was too late. Grenier moaned to the referee about it and then started to attack Conway, as Christian then joined in. Matt Hardy then jumped off the turnbuckle behind their backs as they turned and both men were taken out. Christian and Grenier slid out the ring and walked back up the ramp complaining about the match.

Winners: Matt Hardy & Robert Conway

MR: 70.4%

MQ: 72.6%

OR: 82.7%

ADVERTS

JR: "Just before the break you saw Robert Conway pick up a victory against Christian, well folks during our time out the owner Vince McMahon came out and made a huge announcement, let's take a look."

Change To The Match?

After we return we are shown footage of what took place during the break. Conway and Hardy are celebrating in the ring as Vince McMahon turned up on the stage area holding a mic.

Vince: "That was quite a match up you all put on. And it made me think of an idea I had, this sunday at Survivor, Matt Hardy will be facing Christian in a Ladder Match for the Intercontinental Championship. Well that has now changed, because I am adding in that match Sylvain Grenier **his face changes to a smile as he stands on the ramp area looking up at Vince** and, Robert Conway **he punches the air in approval** in what is now a Fatal Four Way Ladder Match."

OR: 85.5%

JR: "So now, four men will be in that Ladder match and that is sure to be an explosive night for whoever can pick up that belt. But it looks like we are gonna be joined out here by one member of Evolution, Trish Stratus."

Catfight!

Suddenly, 'Oh, it's time to Rock'n'Roll' kicked in and out walked looking pleased with herself after last weeks beating of Victoria, Trish Stratus. She made her way down to the ring and climbed inside taking hold of a mic to some generous heat from the fans.

Trish: "Thank you but please, hold your applause till next sunday when I get my title back **HEAT as she smiles** Last week I faced Victoria in a match, and just like I always prove, The Stratusfaction always come out on top. Victoria, sweetie, last week I left you just like you always look, out cold. **laughs** Now Victoria, I don't want you to get worried, I mean, I've knocked you out once and this sunday I'll do it all over again. You see, that title you hold means more to me than anything else in this world, means more to me than any guy, means more to me than even my family, which is why I won't let you get too settled with that belt. That belt belongs around my sexy little waist, and that's where it will remain forever, because everyone here knows that I am the Greatest Women's Wrestler in the history of this business."

Suddenly Trish is shocked as Victoria's theme plays. Trish goes to the ropes looking for Victoria who hasn't appeared, until a movement through the crowd is shown and Victoria jumps the barrier and slides in the ring. Trish turns and it taken down with a short spear by Victoria who then starts laying into Trish with everything she has got. Officials come running down and get in to break it up as they pull Victoria off Trish at first, with Trish being moved out the ring to the outside. Victoria breaks loose though and runs off the ropes and dives through the middle and top rope and takes out Trish again to a good pop from the fans. Victoria starts getting into Trish more and officials have to run to break it up again pulling Victoria off as this time they do get seperated for good. Trish is pulled up the stage area shouting and screaming at Victoria who is being held back by officials at ringside.

OR: 75.4%

JR: "There's nothing like it when two women go at it tooth and nails in the WWE, and I am hearing that this sunday Trish Stratus will be facing Victoria for the Women's title in a now Catfight match. But, let's take you back to last week, we run out of time as the show went off the air."

Raw's Final Closure?

A video is then shown of what took place last week on Raw. It features the Master telling Vince that at Survivor he would face the one thing he hoped he had buried, and it ended with the Master and his Gathering stood in the ring as Vince called out any superstars or backstage technicians who wanted to take the One Million Dollar Bounty Money to finally take out the Master.

The superstars appeared behind Vince and walked down the aisle, standing at the bottom of the ramp, at least a good 30 or so Superstars and Ref's and crew from backstage. The Master waited as Kane walked forward along with Hurricane and Rosey to block their path to the Master.

The superstars then ran to the ring as they slid in and all hell broke loose. The Master jumped out the other end and over the barrier as Superstars came running after him. He made it through a gap in the crowd security had made as he rushed to the backstage area. Superstars were still on his back as he made it through the empty corridor and towards the parking lot. He grabbed hold of a piece of wood and blocked the doors as he passed through them, barricading the superstars inside. He looked on as a wry smile appeared on his masked face as he reached his arms out at his side.

From behind a black large limo type pulled up and the door opened as The Master climbed inside. The door closed behind him and the limo pulled away out of the arena.

OR: 53.5%

JR: "That took place last week as Raw went off the air and The Master was extremely lucky to escape with his life then, and we understand he has stayed away tonight to be ready for his match this Sunday against this man coming out here now **NO Chance in hell played** Vince McMahon is all set for action and is planning on showing The Master what he has in store for him this Sunday."

Vince McMahon vs James Hendrix

This was a short squash match in which Vince totally destroyed his opponent. Vince left Hendrix battered and bloody in the ring after hitting a Stunner on him for the pinfall. He then picked him up after the victory, and threw him over the top rope and out the ring as medics rushed down to help him.

Winners: Vince McMahon

MR: 53.4%

MQ: 54.2%

OR: 57.3%

JR: "What a beating Vince McMahon just gave out, the guys is being taken away on a stretcher."

Sunday's Revelation?

Vince McMahon picked up a mic after his match.

Vince: "The Master, I hope your watching this because what I just did to this punk *** kid, I am gonna do to you this Sunday. You talk about the past coming back to haunt me, you talk about the Revelation you have on me, but maybe you don't know, but next week we won't be in Kansas anymore Toto, we'll be at a huge Pay Per View and that is where I am gonna rip your soul apart and feed it to the dogs."

OR: 86.7%

ADVERTS

Survivor Hype?

After Vince's comments we come back and are shown another Video to hype Survivor this sunday.

"One Man has all the Power!"

**Footage shows Vince McMahon with loads of money around him**

"One Man has all the Darkness around him"

**Footage shows The Master in darkness as he raises his head to the camera, his face still masked**

"Two Men, But Only One Can Have A Revelation!"

**Footage shows Vince saying at Survivor he will Unmask the Master, while another clip shows The Master saying at Survivor, his past will come back to haunt him!"

"This Sunday The World May be Pitched into Darkness, FOREVER!"

**Footage shows Vince in action as well as clips of The Master in action."

"WWE is proud to present Survivor live on Pay Per View this Sunday 26th June. Call your local cable operator for details on how to order it!"

OR: 60.2%

Evolution's Plan?

Backstage we find Evolution in their locker room.

HHH: "Listen up, I've just heard that Kane is here tonight, now later on Batista will be defending his title against Chris Benoit!"

Stevie R: "The man who made you tap out, twice?"

Triple H turns and snarls at Steven Richards for his comment.

HHH: "Shut it Stevie, besides, don't you have a match next? So I suggest you go and leave this to us. **Steven Richards leaves the room** Well we all heard last week Batista saying he wants a piece of Kane, and I reckon Batista will be just where we want him. So here's the plan. We simply let Kane go after Batista!"

Flair: "You mean we do nothing? We stand back and just watch it?"

HHH: "That's right Naitch, you see, this sunday Kane and Batista will meet in that ring with me, and what a better way than to just let them two go at it this week and beat the living hell out of each other? It just makes my job that whole lot easier this Sunday."

Trish: "That's quite a genius plan Hunter. I mean, if both of them take each other out, then at least you have a chance to win the belt back!"

HHH: "Have a chance to win it back? Listen up Trish, it doesn't matter if Batista and Kane are at their best, they are no match for the Game. I am the Ten times World Champion, only The Naitch is better than me at holding that title, and after this sunday I'll be one step closer to breaking that record. Ain't that right Naitch!"

Flair doesn't look happy at Triple H's comments.

HHH: "Come on Naitch, if you wanted someone to beat your record, then who would you prefer, someone like me, the Greatest Wrestler Alive Today, or someone like Batista, a no good piece of trash who does nothing for this industry?"

Flair: "Your right, you of course man, I mean your the Game, your the Best there is. Whooooo!"

HHH: "Good, now if things do change tonight, I've got an idea, listen up!"

The three huddle up together as Triple H whispers to them.

OR: 67.8%

JR: "Well for the past few weeks Steven Richards has come out as both the Ultimate Warrior and last week as Hulk Hogan, but tonight he is facing Simon Dean next and god knows who he will be tonight."

Simon Dean vs Steven Richards

As Simon Dean waited, the crowd erupted as the sound of a Human Disaster started up, and out walked Steven Richards as none other than Earthquake. Wearing a blue one piece outfit, and what looked like stuffing inside to make him look as close to the 400+lbs Earthquake was he made his way down to the ring.

Simon Dean thought this was a joke, as he laughed at him, until he took it too far and put his finger in Steven Richards padded stomach before Steven Richards attacked. Richards was in control as he eventually slammed him into the center of the ring, and then bounced all around him in Earthquake style fashion before running to one set of ropes, then the other and coming back with a sit down on top of Dean covering as the pinfall won the match for Steven Richards. Richards then celebrated as Dean tried catching his breath back after being sat upon by this 200lbs+ opponent in padding.

Winners: Steven Richards

MR: 58.8%

MQ: 72.3%

OR: 64.5%

Survivor Hype!

"For One Man, It's Time To Survive His Worst Nightmare"

**Footage shows Shawn being thrown through a glass window and laying there all cut and bloody**

"For another man, it's time to face up to the consequences of his actions!"

**Footage shows Marty shouting at Shawn lying on the ground that he is nothing now**

"When these two men meet, no one will be able to hold them apart"

**Footage shows Marty and Shawn both in action attacking people**

"Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels will face his once former Tag Team Partner Marty Jannetty in a Street Fight This Sunday!"

**Footage shows Marty's Rocker drop, and Shawn's Sweet Chin Music on opponents**

"WWE is proud to present Survivor live on Pay Per View this Sunday 26th June. Call your local cable operator for details on how to order it!"

OR: 68.1%

ADVERTS

Survivor Hype!

"For two men, its going back to the past showing their expertise at flying through the air"

**Footage shows old clips of Christian and Matt Hardy diving off Ladders onto Opponents**

"For another two men, it's about turning your back on your friend"

**Footage shows Conway attacking Grenier two weeks ago, and then Grenier attacking Conway last week**

"Four Men will take part in a Ladder Match for one title, but will anyone be able to Survive till then End?"

**Footage shows moments of past ladder matches and brutality it takes on people**

"The WWE Intercontinental Champion Christian will defend his belt against Matt Hardy, Sylvain Grenier and Robert Conway in a Fatal Four Way Ladder Match!"

**Footage shows all four men posing for the camera**

"WWE is proud to present Survivor live on Pay Per View this Sunday 26th June. Call your local cable operator for details on how to order it!"

OR: 65.9%

JR: "Well, we are all set everyone for the Main Event. World Heavyweight Champion Batista will go up against Chris Benoit in what is sure to be a classic battle. These two men, one a former World Heavyweight Champion, one the current World Heavyweight Champion, I've been waiting for this encounter for along time."

WWE World Heavyweight Championship:

Batista © vs Chris Benoit

Both men got huge pops from the fans for this encounter fans had been waiting for. Benoit dominated from the start and used his technical ability to keep Batista down on the mat. He tried locking in the Crippler Crossface on several occassions but couldn't lock it in properly leaving Batista to escape each time. Batista came back, using his upper body strength and throwing Benoit around the ring. Batista was all set up, gave the thumbs down for the Batista Bomb when Kane's music hit and out walked the Beast. Batista jumped out the ring and the two men went at it on the ramp. Benoit jumped out and attacked both men before he threw Batista back in the ring. Benoit then hit a backdrop on the ramp to Kane who ran at him, before he went back to the ring. Unfortunately Batista was stood waiting as Benoit climbed in and he attacked, and within a few moments it was over as Batista finished Benoit off with a Batista Bomb and pinfall. Batista then rolled out the ring and went after Kane who was getting back to his feet.

Winners: Batista (still World Heavyweight Champion)

MR: 77.3%

MQ: 81.0%

OR: 86.1%

Highway To Hell!

As the match was over, Batista and Kane were still fighting up the rampway and backstage. The camera followed them as they went through the curtain and down a corridor, both men hitting each other with punches to defend themselves, and Kane in front throwing anything he could to stop Batista from chasing him.

They made it to the Parking lot where a car was waiting and Kane made it to the car as Batista ran forward and speared Kane into the car. Batista started to lay right hands to Kane but he somehow pushed Batista away and jumped into the car as it sped away in a hurry.

Batista stood and looked on as he screamed out at Kane getting away. Suddenly out of nowhere Batista went down onto the ground out cold. The camera moved around to see Triple H holding a large plank of wood which he had just used to knock Batista out with. Triple H bent over and looked down on his beaten opponent for this sunday.

HHH: "See you at Survivor, CHAMP!"

Triple H then dropped the wood onto Batista and walked off back into the arena, as the camera focused on Batista's body lying on the ground, not moving at all with the piece of wood at his side.

JR: "Bah Gawd, the champ is out cold, you'll pay for that Hunter, you'll pay for what you just did!"

OR: 75.0%

Overall Rating: 70.3

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WWE is proud to present, Live from Vermont on 26th June 2005:

WWE World Heavyweight Championship:

Triple Threat Match:

Batista © vs Triple H vs Kane

WWE Revelations Match:

Vince McMahon vs The Master

WWE Intercontinental Championship:

Fatal Four Way Ladder Match:

Christian © vs Sylvain Grenier vs Matt Hardy vs Robert Conway

WWE Women's Championship:

Catfight:

Trish Stratus vs Victoria ©

Street Fight:

Marty Jannetty vs Shawn Michaels

Handicap Match (3 vs 2):

Muhammad Hassan/Daivari/Coach vs Chris Benoit/Chris Jericho

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WWE Sunday Night Heat

Sunday 26th June 2005

TV Audience:  679,819 viewers (up by 56,447)

Overall Rating:  38.0%

The show previewed the upcoming Pay Per View with an Interview with Matt Hardy who claimed he would tonight become the New Intercontinental Champion, Batista on his toughest match to date, and Victoria on gaining revenge on Trish Stratus.

Main Event:

William Regal/Shelton Benjamin def. Simon Dean/Maven (Pinfall by submission via T-Bone)

MR:  67.0%

MQ:  65.4%

OR:  69.5%

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WWE Raw Preview

Live from Washington, DC

June 27th 2005

Last night in a spectacular pay per view called 'Survivor', we witnessed some of the greatest moments in WWE History, maybe none more so than the mystery arrival of a man who called out to Vince as his 'Father'. Shockwaves moved through everyone backstage as superstars are still unsure who this man was and why he said this to Vince, it has been confirmed that tonight Live on Raw, The Gathering and The Master will introduce this unknown individual to the world. What will he have to say about last night and his affiliation with Vince? Rumours have also circulated that one of the McMahon family are making their way to the arena to confront this individual, this is one night you definitely won't want to miss.

Also last night the World Heavyweight Champion Batista pulled off a great win by pinning Triple H in the Main Event. This was only down to the thanks of the Gathering's Kane though, and no one knows the reason why Kane allowed Batista to retain his title. Tonight Batista will have to battle it out once more in his home town of Washington, DC, as he goes up against the 'Money In The Bank' winner Edge who has had a week to prepare for his chance of glory. Will Edge be able to do what twelve other men have been unable to?

Another man who should have walked out a champion was Matt Hardy. Last night he captured the Intercontinental Championship Belt, only for Christian to steal it away from under him as he tricked the referee into thinking he was the one who grabbed the belt from above the ring. Tonight Matt Hardy faces 'The Masterpiece' Chris Masters, and surely he will have some words for Captain Charisma.

Another man who was on the receiving end of a defeat was Muhammad Hassan. Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit picked up a victory last night in a handicap match, and later that night Muhammad Hassan revealed he had an announcement he was gonna make on Raw Live. What are his plans, and what will he have to say about last night's defeat with his tag team partners?

Tune in this Monday Night at 9pm to see an amazing night of WWE Raw live from Washington!

Confirmed Matches:

William Regal vs Gene Snitsky

Matt Hardy vs Chris Masters

Rhyno vs Simon Dean

WWE World Heavyweight Championship:

Batista © vs Edge

[Guest RickyW]

This "Master" storyline better be worth it. I mean it's good, but this storyline had A LOT of stuff going on in such a short period of time. Thought, I have to admit, I am reading to see the results of this storyline.

I will wait until it's done before I pass any other judgement.

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Thanks Rickyw for your comment. Nice to see you sticking with it so far. I am with you that maybe I rushed the storylines with the Master a bit too quick, but that's how I have wrote it, oh well. I am actually 2 months ahead of this episode, im currently writing August 29th edition and hopefully people will enjoy it as plenty more to come with the Master and others.

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WWE Raw

Live from Washington, DC

Monday 27th June 2005

Attendance: 3,156

TV Audience: 965,135 viewers (down by 83,137)

The show started with a picture montage of what took place last night at Suvivor. It shows pictures of Christian retaining his Intercontinental Championship, The Myster Man's appearance which stunned even Vince before being pinned by The Master, and Batista somehow retaining his World Heavyweight Championship. Over the pics we hear JR's voice explaining what took place. This was followed by the opening credits and then pyros exploding down to the stage area as we are welcomed to Raw.

JR: "Folks, welcome to Raw and what a night we had yesterday. WWE Survivor blew everyone away. Several superstars are still recovering at home, like Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty who almost destroyed each other but the Heartbreak Kid pulled off an amazing victory, also Christian retained his title in controversial fashion as Matt Hardy climbed the ladder and grabbed the belt, but the referee was attending to Sylvain Grenier and Robert Conway outside and Christian hit an unprettier on Matt Hardy and took the belt off him. We also saw a slobberknocker of a Main Event, Kane had Triple H won but he never made the cover which allowed Batista to retain his World Heavyweight Championship Belt. But the most talked about, the one moment last night that still people are questioning backstage is just who was this mystery man who appeared on the screen and called out to Vince McMahon, in fact he called him father, we haven't heard or seen anything from him or in fact The Gathering since. **The Gathering's theme started up** But it looks like now is the time we may get some answers to our questions."

The Mystery Resolved!

As JR finished speaking out walked the Gathering. Out came Kane who was followed behind by The Master and Stacy Keibler arm in arm with each other. They made their way down to the ring and climbed inside, as Kane handed a mic to The Master.

Master "Last night, you all witnessed the end of Vince McMahon **heat** What you saw was the plan of our Lord and Master himself, and tonight you will bear witness to his words, and you will all get down and worship him **heat** Tonight I bring to you, our Lord, DAMIEN!"

As everyone stood waiting, suddenly from the top of the ramp out walked the mystery man from last night. Dressed in a long black robe, similar to the Master's he slowly made his way down the ramp and climbed inside the ring. The Master and Kane both bowed down on one knee in front of him as he looked down on his servants. He then called for them to rise, as they did and The Master handed the mic over to his Lord. He stood there, his hood still covering his face, this new person who's name was only known as Damien.

Damien: "Tonight, I bring forth the darkness that surrounds this company. What took place last night was a mere drop in the ocean of what we can do, for years I have stood by, waiting, hoping, dreaming that this opportunity would come my way. For 20 years I have sat in the darkness, the empty room, the room that I had made my own, I had no choice but to bide my time, to play the games that they gave me, and eventually it all came into the light. Vincent Kennedy McMahon, that name still makes me suffer my pain I have inside me, that name makes me realise just what I am, who I am and the destruction I must cause. I have lived my life for 20 years behind walls, inside one room, my food given to me like I was a rat in some sort of laboratory, I suffered things that even you mere mortals cannot believe, and yet I came through them. I came through them so I could stand here one day and tell my story, the story I am about to let you know, the story how one man destroyed one child for the future of his family. This story will make you weap, it will make you understand just what I have become, and it will show the world just what one man's greed and power will make him do anything. I must start at the beginning, a mere 30 years ago, when I was born, July 4th 1975, Independance Day. My father, who you have now come to know as Vincent McMahon!"

JR: "BAH GAWD, who is that man under that robe, what he is talking about that Vince is his father, Vince only has two children, and we all know Stephanie and Shane."

Damien: "Vince met my mother back in 1974, and while he was still married to the woman he still is with now, Linda, he began an affair. The affair lasted for a short period, but it was long enough for them to conceive a child. I was born on that eventful day, my mother being one of the proudest women alive giving birth to a healthy son, and christened me Damien. Over the years my father came to visit me on occassions, until I was about five years old when it suddenly stopped. For him, he finally realised it was a mistake, a mistake he must now take care of, and he did. The next five years my mother worked harder than any human alive today to bring me up the best she could. But in 1985, the world around us both changed, a new era was taking over, an era that would change the life of both of us together and send us crashing down further than anyone had ever been. That day shall remain with me, it was on my birthday, Independence Day, July 4th 1985 when a knock at the door was heard. My mother answered it, as I sat in the living room watching TV. By the time I realised what was happening it was too late. I moved to the corridor, as I saw a man smothering my own mother, hurting her. I ran to help but it was too late, she dropped down to the ground, and as I stood there, looking down on my only family, I found myself in the same situation. A man came from behind and smothered me with some cloth, and within seconds I was no longer awake. That day was the beginning of the nightmare I was about to realise. I woke up, a room which was not my own, a bed that I had never seen before, and alone. There was no windows, I could see no doors, and I sat there, waiting, hoping someone would find me, fearful of my own life, yet still hoping and praying that my mother was alive. For hours I sat, slept, and yet still not knowing where I was, that was until a light shone through one of the walls and several men appeared to me, their white costumes looking down at me. Over the following years I realised what had happened, where I was. It seemed I had been wiped from existence, no one knew where I was, and no one cared who I was, all they knew was that I was a danger to people and so it continued. I prayed for my life on several occassions, and have received shock therapy more times than any other person alive today. But they did not realise that after some time, I enjoyed the power it gave me, I enjoyed that shockwave flowing through my body, that feeling that I was invincible. And so I bide my time, I took everything they could give me, the pain, the suffering and I took pleasure out of it all. What you see before you is what my father put me through, Vince, I know it was you who put me in those padded cells, I know it was you who told them that I must never be let out, that the secret must never be freed, and I know it was you who will pay for your sins against my family. You locked me away Vince, hoping that your family would never find out the real reason you are afraid, although you have children of which I have never known, Shane and Stephanie McMahon, I have built a family of my own. A few months ago I was lucky to escape from that nightmare I had become used to, but only barely with my life. Vince, you have scarred me in more ways than you shall ever know. And now I must make you face your worst nightmare! I am here, and I am real Vince, your nightmares have only just begun!"

Damien gave the Master the mic, and he was set to remove the hood from his face.

OR: 65.1%

The Arrival!

As Damien was getting ready to reveal his face to the world, a large black limo pulled up in the parking lot on the titantron, disturbing him. It pulled up as the driver got out and walked to the back door, opening it as out stepped to a small pop, Linda McMahon. She thanked the driver and made her way towards the arena doors and inside.

JR: "Oh My Word, Linda McMahon is here, the wife of Vince is here right now and it looks like she is heading our way, BAH GAWD WHAT IS GONNA HAPPEN NOW!"

OR: 61.5%

AD BREAKS

Confrontation!

We returned to find the Gathering still stood in the ring as the Wrestlemania anthem played and out walked in a smart business suit Linda McMahon. She was fearless as she made her way down to the ring and climbed inside working her way around the group and picking up a mic from Lillian stood near the ringposts.

Linda: "I have come here tonight to set the record straight. I have spoken to my husband, and yes he has confirmed he had an affair a long, long, time ago. But he categorically denies that he bore a child, especially someone like you, now I don't know who you are, or even where you came from and basically I don't give a damn. I believe my husband, but I don't believe a word your saying out here. I listened to your fantasy on the way here tonight, and although you beat me to the ring to come up with this stupid idea of who you are, I want you out of here, and I want you gone right now!"

Damien: "My dear Linda, you are just like your husband. You think the past is buried, that it shall never come back but you have forgotten. Do you not remember what my family did to you a number of weeks ago, do you not remember the fear that showed in your eyes as my brother in arms, my beast Kane picked you up and showed you the power we possess in your very own home. I can still see it Linda, your eyes give you away, you still have that fear as my family stands here next to me."

Linda: "You may scare me still yes, even I admit to that, but I don't care who you are or what you are about, it's time that I put my foot down and it starts right here, right now. I am taking Stacy with me and we are getting out of here, and if you stop me, if you dare to put your hands or any of your little so called family then I shall make you pay for what you do!"

Linda dropped the mic and grabbed Stacy's hand. Stacy still stood there, her head bowed down almost in a trance as Linda walked off but Stacy wouldn't go with her. Stacy held back, until suddenly she looked up at Linda. Linda told her to come with her and get away from these people, but Stacy had other ideas. She suddenly let fly as her hand came around and slapped Linda right across the face, as she fell backwards and down onto the ring mat. Damien held his hands out as Kane and The Master were gonna move in for the kill but stopped at his command. The Master then handed Damien a mic, as he bent down, and grabbed Linda by the throat. He pulled her up by his hand on her throat as she tried pulling his hand away but couldn't match his strength. Damien then moved the mic up to his face as he began to speak.

Damien: "I am telling you now, just like I have told your husband, your nightmares have only just begun. Linda, now look into the face of the Lord of Darkness, the man who is about to destroy all what you made!"

JR: "No, get your hands off her you son of a bitch, leave Linda alone."

Damien dropped the mic to the ground and slowly removed the hood over his face as the crowd got a first full shot of the man who was pulling all the strings behind the Gathering's members. The crowd popped as we saw a close up of one side of Damien's face, Linda started screaming as the camera started moving around to the other side and we saw the other half of the face. Half of the face had lots of scars, and looked like some of it was melted from a fire.

JR: "BAH GAWD, LOOK AT HIM, HE LOOKS LIKE HE'S BEEN THROUGH HELL AND BACK."

He looked deep into her eyes and gave a weird sort of grin of expression on his face as he moved Linda to the center of the ring and was about to destroy her.

Suddenly Triple H, Ric Flair, Steven Richards and Trish Stratus ran down to the ring and slid inside. Triple H and Ric Flair suddenly took it to Kane and The Master beating them back and eventually sending them out the ring over the top rope with a double clothesline. As this was happening Damien let go of Linda as Trish moved to her and helped her as Damien moved away to the ropes, as Triple H, Ric Flair and Steven Richards looked at him. Damien then climbed out the ropes and made his way up the ramp, Kane and The Master with Stacy behind him as he continued his staredown at Evolution and Linda in the ring, as they checked on the damage they had done to Vince's wife.

OR: 66.3%

Local Hero?

A video aired next showing the local Superstar and World Heavyweight Champion Batista as he made some appearances in his home city of Washington, DC.

OR: 65.4%

JR: "Folks, Batista is here and tonight he will be facing off against Edge, But now Rhyno will go up against Simon Dean, let's goto the ring."

Rhyno vs Simon Dean

Rhyno picked up a victory over Simon Dean with a Gore to the delight of fans.

Winners: Rhyno

MR: 62.4%

MQ: 72.4%

OR: 71.3%

Revenge Tonight?

Backstage we find Evolution in the parking lot, as Linda McMahon is put inside her black limo by Trish Stratus as Steven Richards climbs in the front seat to drive. Trish then turns back to Flair and Triple H.

HHH: "Trish, you and Richards take Linda home and look after her after the shock she took tonight."

Trish: "What about you and Ric?"

HHH: "We've got some business to take care of tonight, tonight, me and Naitch are gonna take out Kane and this so called Master, and to make sure they accept our challenge, we're gonna put these World Heavyweight titles on the line. Tonight, we end this for good!"

Trish climbs inside the back of the limo with Linda as it starts up and drives off up the ramp.

OR: 79.9%

AD BREAKS

JR: "Folks, you heard it before the break, Triple H and Ric Flair will be meeting Kane and The Master later tonight with the World Tag Team Belts on the line, but coming up right now we have Matt Hardy who last night should have been crowned the Intercontinental Champion, but that no good CLB, Christian fooled the ref and got away with the title."

Matt Hardy vs Chris Masters

Matt Hardy came out to a good pop while Masters got some heat in his trademark entrance. Masters looked good and almost locked in the Masterlock but couldn't get his fingers locked together, and this allowed Matt to reverse out of it, and turned around to get Masters in position and hit a Twist of Fate before covering and picking up the victory.

Winners: Matt Hardy

MR: 54.4%

MQ: 67.4%

OR: 61.2%

JR: "Matt Hardy with the win there and it looks like he has something to say."

I Want My Titleshot?

After the match, Matt Hardy moves out the ring and picks up a mic before climbing back in as Chris Masters disappears up the ramp an backstage with the ref.

Matt: "Last night, I was cheated out of winning the Intercontinental Championship. I fought a battle, both inside and outside of the ring and then I had it, the moment I had waited for since I returned. I moved the ladder in position and I slowly made my way up it. It was then, I took a hold of the belt, I had finally fulfilled one of my dreams and within moments it was taken away from me. Christian, everyone here knows you screwed Matt Hardy out of winning that belt, but tonight, it's payback time, so get your *** out here right now!"

After a few moments, the music hits and out walks in a shirt and trousers carrying his Intercontinental Championship Belt over his shoulder, Christian. He makes his way down to the ring and climbs inside. He goes and grabs a mic before he goes face to face with Matt Hardy as the crowd pop waiting for something to happen when Christian backs away and starts to speak.

Christian: "You know Matt, why don't you just admit it, you got beat, it doesn't matter how I beat you, it doesn't matter if you claim I cheated, of which I didn't **smiles**, it will go down as another sweet victory for your very own Captain Charisma. You see Matt, unlike you, I know how to play the game, I know what I need to do in order to keep this title, and that's where your problem lies. You just don't have it in you, I've beaten you what, twice or more in the last month? Admit it, you just can't beat someone as Hot as me!"

Matt: "Not when he's a creepy lying little bastard like you NO!"

Christian goes mad at hearing this.

Matt: "What I do want, is what I deserve, and thats a shot at that belt right now. **pop** No Tag partners to help you out, no outside interference, no cheating like you always do, just me and you, one on one, that belt on the line, if you have the guts!"

Christian: "Oh, your on alright. But it can't be tonight, you see after my brutal match last night, I'm sure you remember it when I climbed that ladder and picked up the belt once again to retain it, I've still got a few injuries I picked up **smiles**"

Matt: "Well let's do it this way then!"

Matt drops the mic and suddenly attacks christian. Matt starts taking advantage and sends him back to the ropes. Matt goes to irish whip Christian to the ropes but he reverses it and sends Matt who comes back as Christian ducks down for a backdrop and gets caught with a kick to the face sending him back to the ropes. Matt Hardy then ran and clotheslined Christian over the top rope and out as he goes crashing to the floor. Suddenly officials come running down and break it up as Matt goes to climb out the ring and gets held back as Christian is pulled away up the ramp as they shout at each other.

OR: 78.2%

World Champion's Home?

We go backstage to find Maria standing by with a mic and alongside the World Heavyweight Champion Batista clutching the belt over his shoulder.

Maria: "Batista, tonight you will face The Edge in a match for your World Heavyweight Championship. After last night's brutal match with you and Kane and Triple H, are you fit enough to be involved tonight?"

Batista: "Maria, last night I went through Hell, I faced two men, Kane and Triple H in one of the most brutal, one of the biggest matches I have ever had to face, and yet I still walked out the WWE World Heavyweight Champion."

Maria: "But Batista, people are saying that you are only the champion because Kane for some reason didn't cover Triple H? Do you have anything to say about that?"

Batista: "I have something to say alright, you see I don't know what's going through that demented mind of Kane, why he never made any cover when he could have been the next World Heavyweight Champion, but what I do know, is that if he want's to start a war with me, then I'm right here waiting. This may be some big plan of that group he's involved with, and in two week's, when I'm facing The Master, there won't be a damn thing anyone can do to help him!"

Maria: "What about your match tonight though, Edge and next week if you make it you will face Chris Jericho?"

Batista: "Just like the other twelve men before them, next week Jericho and this week Edge, they will be just another victim of the Monster Batista!"

Batista then walks off leaving Maria stood holding the mic.

OR: 70.6%

JR: "It looks like Batista is ready for tonight's Main Event. Last night though Muhammad Hassan once again lost out on picking up a victory, and it looks like he's about to join us out here right now."

Every Arab Needs Someone Behind Them?

We return to the ring area as the music hits and out walks to some good heat, Muhammad Hassan and Daivari. They stand at the top of the ring as Hassan looks around before turning his head and spitting down on the ground. They make their way down the ramp as Daivari climbs inside and Hassan poses on the outside praying before climbing in the ring and Daivari starts shouting in arabic introducing the Superstar before he hands a mic to Hassan.

Hassan: "Last night was supposed to be a moment in the history of this business, a moment that my friends, my family and my fans would behold. But last night I was made a fool of, Coach let my team down, he know's it and he is paying for it. But tonight, I promised the world that I have a huge announcement, I promised you all who are not even worthy of seeing me in this ring **heat**, that I, the Great Muhammad Hassan would announce something so big that you will not believe it with your own eyes. I have decided that I need someone to be in my corner, Daivari, you have failed me on too many occassions, and now you are going to pay the price. As of this day forward I no longer require your services, you are DISMISSED WITHOUT HONOUR!"

Daivari looks on in shock at being fired by Hassan, as Hassan points for him to get out the ring and leave, and after a few moments of him begging for forgiveness he does leave. He makes his way up the ramp and disappears backstage distraught at what just happened. Hassan stands in the ring holding the mic still.

Hassan: "Now, in front of your eyes, the Great Muhammad Hassan is proud to present to you, the one person who will help me reach the next level, I give to you all, AMEERA!" **Ameera stands for Princess, Leader in Arabic**

As people waited, some Arabic music played and out from the top walked the superstar formely known as Molly Holly. Dressed in an Arabic outfit similar to Hassan's, she made her way down the ramp and climbed inside. She then walked over to Hassan and bowed in front of him.

Hassan: "What you all see before your eyes is a Princess, a Leader of champions, a woman who's only position in life will be to take care of the great Muhammad, and it all starts next week. I am offering an open challenge to anyone backstage next week to come to this ring and accept my challenge."

Hassan then hands the mic over to Molly.

Ameera: "Next week shall be the beginning of a birth, Muhammad Hassan will show the world that he should no longer be looked down upon as an Arab American, as a hater for all you Americans, but that he should be looked upon as the Saviour of this company! MUHAMMAD BE THY NAME!"

With that, Muhammad Hassan and Ameera slowly made their way out the ring and up the ramp arm in arm as they stopped at the top of the ramp and turned to the fans. Muhammad Hassan then posed in his trademark Prayer.

OR: 62.0%

AD BREAKS

JR: "Before the break we saw Muhammad's new plan, and Molly Holly came out, or Ameera as she wants to be known as now and Muhammad fired Daivari. But we are set for this encounter, the World Tag Team belts are on the line, and this could be a slobberknocker folks."

WWE World Tag Team Championship Match:

Triple H / Ric Flair © vs Kane / The Master

Triple H and Ric Flair came out first and awaited their opponents, before out walked Kane and The Master. The match kicked off with Flair and Master starting it out, before Flair using dirty tacticts took control and tagged in Triple H. Triple H dominated for a while before he missed a chance and The Master was able to make a tag to Kane who came in and cleaned house. Kane sent Flair and Triple H down with a double clothesline as they both went to double team on him. The Master and Flair then took it to the outside as they fought around the ring, before Kane got took over the top rope by Triple H with a clothesline as both men crashed outside the ring. Flair came to help out Triple H and double team on Kane before The Master came back and went to help out his team mate as all hell broke loose, the ref counting inside the ring and finally reached a 10 count and counted both men out ruling a double countout. Ref's and officials ran down once again on the night as Flair and Triple H got pulled away from Kane and The Master as they continued to try and fight up the rampway and backstage.

Winners: Double Countout

MR: 74.4%

MQ: 64.1%

OR: 79.1%

The Edge Tonight?

Backstage we find Todd Grisham standing by with the challenger for later tonight, Edge.

Todd: "Edge, in a short while you will be going up against Batista for the World Heavyweight Championship. He has beaten twelve other men on his way to retaining his belt so far, including a brutal match last night at Survivor, the questions has to be asked, do you think you have what it takes?"

Edge: "What kind of question is that, anyway it doesn't matter, you see tonight you will all bear witness to a new World Heavyweight Champion. Tonight I walk in that ring carrying this briefcase, my money in the bank, and when I walk out, I'm gonna be carrying much, much more. It's no surprise that Batista went through hell last night, he faced Triple H and Kane in a Triple Threat match, but he hasn't faced me in singles competition since he won that belt."

Todd: "But, doesn't it scare you that although he went through a brutal match last night, he still came out the champion, and tonight, he's in his home town of Washington, DC?" **POP**

Edge: "Listen up Todd, it doesn't matter which town he's in, wether it's Oklahoma home of that fat boy out there Jim Ross, or Washington DC, the point I'm making is he can be on the moon if he wanted, he is still gonna be beat tonight. Last night he went through Hell, well tonight, Hell is gonna run through him. BANK ON IT!"

Edge walked off as Todd stood holding the mic.

OR: 78.2%

JR: "Edge looking like he believes he can win tonights match and win the World Heavyweight Championship belt and thats coming up shortly, but right now William Regal is coming out and he will be facing Gene Snitsky."

William Regal vs Snitsky

William Regal picked up a hard fought win when he caught Snitsky with a Regal Cutter and covered for the three count in a good match up.

Winners: William Regal

MR: 70.6%

MQ: 66.2%

OR: 69.3%

Match Next!

A video aired next showing the match coming up next, Edge vs Batista for the title.

OR: 65.7%

AD BREAKS

JR: "We're back for the final time, no more breaks and we are set for what could be Batista's final night as World Heavyweight Championship. Last night Batista went through hell, and tonight he has to do it all over again as he goes up against Edge."

WWE World Heavyweight Championship:

Edge vs Batista ©

Edge got some heat from the fans before the World Heavyweight Champion came out to a huge pop. Batista and Edge started the match and Batista took early control using his upper body strength. The match went to the outside where Edge was able to come back, as he hit Batista into the steel steps and took advantage working on his legs. Edge locked in a single leg sharpshooter in the ring as Batista screamed in agony and barely made it to the ropes to break it up.

Edge then worked on his legs more, and set Batista up in the corner before Edge moved away and waited. Batista slowly moved out the corner and Edge went for a Spear but Batista moved out the way and Edge hit the ringpost hard with his shoulder. Batista took a moment to get his breath back before he started to attack Edge with some right hands and then sent him to the ropes and Edge returned to be met with a Spinebuster by Batista.

Batista then gave the signal, the thumbs down on his opponent, and as Edge slowly crawled to the corner he grabbed hold of his money in the bank briefcase. Batista went to grab Edge to finish it but Edge turned and went to swing at Batista. Batista ducked though as the briefcase smashed against the referee sending him flying down and out the ring. Edge looked on at the ref, before Batista turned him around and kicked him in the gut. Edge dropped the case as Batista picked him up and hit him with a Batista Bomb. Batista dropped down for the cover as a ref came running down and slid in the ring. The ref counted, and three hits of the mat later, Batista had retained the World Heavyweight Championship Belt. The ref went and grabbed the belt handing it to Batista before he went over and checked on his colleague referee knocked out earlier.

Winners: Batista ©

MR: 80.1%

MQ: 74.2%

OR: 86.3%

JR: "YES, Batista has done it, he's retained his World Heavyweight Championship, what a World Champion he is."

Two Weeks!

As Batista was celebrating in the ring, the lights started to dim and from the top of the rampway out walked the Master and his Lord, Damien. They stood there, both wearing robes, and covering their faces, Damien holding a mic ready to speak.

Damien: "Batista, I don't think we have formerly met. I am the Lord of Darkness, the Leader of the Gathering, and just like I promised my follower The Master, in two week's time your reign as the World Heavyweight Champion will come to an end, The Master will be the man standing on that faithfull night and the Gathering's power will be complete. Batista, live your dream while it last's because your time is coming to a close, just like you are right now!"

A Batista looked on, Edge got to his feet. Batista turned and Edge hit a Spear on the World Champion before he stood above his opponent and gave one of his trademark grins in pleasure at doing some damage to the man who just beat him.

JR: "DAMN YOU EDGE, DAMN YOU TO HELL, BATISTA IS DOWN."

The camera focused on a beaten Batista laying down on the floor as we headed to the end of the show.

OR: 76.8%

Overall Rating: 60.5

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WWE Sunday Night Heat

Sunday 3rd July 2005

TV Audience:  644,632 viewers (down by 13,005)

Overall Rating:  55.2%

Garrison Cade def. James Hendrix (Cade with Yakuza Kick).

MR:  40.6%

MQ:  57.8%

OR:  48.2%

Victoria/Simon Dean/Maven def. Christy Hemme/Rhyno/Val Venis (Maven with roll up on Venis holding ropes)

MR:  61.0%

MQ:  55.5%

OR:  58.6%

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WWE Raw

Live from New Jersey

Monday 4th July 2005: Independence Day

Attendance: 5,346

TV Audience: 828,331 viewers (down by 136,804)

The show kicked off with moments from last week, the tag match between Triple H/Flair and Kane/Master, and then the final moments of Raw as Batista beat Edge to retain his title, followed by Damien's speech to Batista claiming he only had two weeks left as Champion until he faced The Master. The opening credits then hit and we are live from New Jersey as the camera scanned the audience and we are joined in commentary by Jim Ross.

JR: "Welcome to Monday Night Raw, welcome to New Jersey. Happy Independence Day everyone, and what a night we are gonna have for you on this glorious day of celebration. Tonight we have some special matches for you, Batista will go up against the man who almost won the Battle Royal a few months back, Chris Jericho and that is sure to be special. Also, to celebrate today we have been informed that we are gonna have an Independence Day Survival Match. We will have five Americans teaming up to face five Un-Americans tonight."

Celebration Day For The Lord!

As we started after Jim Ross finished speaking, the music sounded around the arena and out walked The Gathering. With Viscera, Kane, in front leading the way, and Hurricane and Rosey at the back, out walked in between them all was The Master accompanied by his future bride Stacy Keibler dressed in a long black gown, The Master still wearing a black robe covering his face, and behind them two was their leader, and Lord of Darkness, Damien, dressed in a black robe covering his face as well. They walked down to the ring and climbed inside as The Master made his way over and took hold of a microphone.

Master: "Tonight we celebrate, tonight we reach what is almost the pinnacle of The Gathering's promise. Next week in this very ring, I, The Master of Darkness, the servant of our Lord Damien shall do something that thirteen other men have been unable to do. I shall walk to this ring and I shall beat the man known as Batista to capture the World Heavyweight Championship. **heat** But first, before that moment becomes a reality for all you mere mortals. Tonight we have a celebration, for tonight we celebrate something that is good, something that this world can look upon as a defyning moment in American History, for tonight, we celebrate, the birth of our Lord Damien **heat**!"

The Master gets down on one knee and worships Damien before he asks him to rise. Damien then takes hold of a mic from The Master.

Damien: "My friend, thank you for your kind words. Tonight is a special night all right, for tonight is a celebration of my life. Thirty Years ago I was born, a sparkle of light in my mother's eyes, and then years later I was taken away from her. I still do not know where she is, but my search will continue to find my own flesh and blood, I shall not rest until the search is complete and I am reunited with my family. But for now, my family stands in this ring. These servants are here to show the world what I am about, I crawled from beneath the earth, scraping my way to freedom that night I was lucky to escape from the nightmare world I lived in. The heat burning in my room, the fire scorching my flesh, turning me into what I am now **removes hood to reveal his scarred and slightly burnt face** This Vince is what you did to me, you put me through Hell and yet I have escaped, and I shall never return. My promise is that you, father, Vincent Kennedy McMahon, will be the one who replaces me in Hell, and you will suffer the pain and consequences that I have suffered during my time there. Tonight, we celebrate my birth, but soon, we shall celebrate the death of MY FATHER!"

As he said this, some birthday music played and out walked several technicicans from backstage wheeling down a large Cake. The moved it into position at the bottom of the ring and left it as they walked back up the ramp and disappeared backstage.

JR: "Well it looks like The Gathering is giving Damien a special cake in celebration of his birthday tonight."

Damien looked at his servants and thanked them for his gift, but they were claiming they were not responsible for this which he didn't believe. Damien climbed outside and moved around to the cake as he looked at his Gathering still stood in the ring.

Damien turned back to his group stood in the ring facing them, when suddenly the top of the cake opened up and up stepped Triple H to a huge pop from the fans.

JR: "BAH GAWD, it's Triple H inside that cake, turn around Damien, and face your worst nightmare."

The Gathering pointed to Damien someone was behind him as he turned around and met with a punch which sent him down. Triple H then pushed his way through the cake and started to attack Damien around the ring as his Gathering stood watching. From behind them though came running Ric Flair and Steven Richards who jumped over the barrier and slid in the ring. They laid a vicious chair shot to Rosey and Hurricane sending them down as they rolled out the ring, and then went and attacked The Master and Kane. Four men went at it inside the ring as Flair and Richards clotheslined both the Master and Kane outside the ring crashing down and out. Triple H whipping Damien into the ring steps as he crashed out before Triple H climbed into the ring to join his friends. Trish Stratus then came running through the crowd and over the barrier as the three men surrounded Stacy Keibler left in the ring. She looked around for help but no one was there, until she looked at the carnage Triple H and Evolution had done. She then snapped and slapped Triple H across the face, sending a sound right around the arena, as The Gathering made their slow way up the ramp, until The Master realising he had left her behind and went to get her only to be held back by the rest of the group.

As Triple H turned his head back to look at Stacy, Trish came from behind, as Stacy turned and was met with a Chick Kick knocking out the future bride to be. Stacy was out cold lying in the center of the ring as Flair grabbed a mic and handed it to Triple H, Trish looking down on her beaten one time friend.

JR: "Stacy is out cold, Trish has knocked her out, we need some help out here."

OR: 80.8%

Up For A Challenge?

Triple H stood in the ring with his Evolution members, Stacy still laying cold in the center as he began to speak to the Gathering stood at the top of the ramp.

HHH: "Tonight is a celebration alright, because tonight we have some unfinished business with you two pieces of garbage, Kane and The Master. Last week the battle didn't end, but this week, we finish this. Tonight, on this Independence Day, it will be Me and Ric Flair taking on Kane and The Master for the World Tag Team Championship Belts. **POP** And once we finish with those two members of the Addams Family, we'll be coming for you **Pointing to Damien** Tonight may be your birthday, but tonight will also be your last day walking this world!"

Triple H dropped the mic as Evolution celebrated in the ring before Trish picked Stacy up and threw her out the ring. The Master running down to grab his bride and picked her up, carrying her back up the ramp concerned for her.

OR: 78.4%

AD BREAKS

Tonight's Main Event!

As we returned we were shown tonight's Main Event, Chris Jericho will face Batista for the World Heavyweight Championship. This is followed by an advert for the World Tag Team Titles match, Triple H/Ric Flair vs Kane/The Master.

JR: "Tonight folks we have a huge match, Jericho takes on Batista for the title, but also just from moments ago we have heard that also tonight Triple H and Ric Flair will defend their World Tag Team Titles against Kane and The Master once again. Tonight is gonna be a slobberknocker."

OR: 69.2%

'The Great' Muhammad Hassan w/ Ameera vs Tajiri

JR: "What a night we still have to come, but it looks like we are gonna be joined out here now by what he likes to be known as The Great Muhammad Hassan. As you may see, Daivari is no longer with Hassan as he got fired last week, and in his place is his new associate, Ameera."

Muhammad Hassan and Ameera came out to some good heat from the fans before Tajiri got a nice pop for his entrance. The match was good with Tajiri getting the Tarantular locked on Hassan and then set him up for the finish, but Ameera grabbed Tajiri's foot as she reached in from the outside, and this allowed the distraction for Hassan to get to his feet and finish Tajiri off with a Modified STO. Hassan covered and the ref counted the three for his victory.

Winners: 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan

MR: 73.6%

MQ: 74.9%

OR: 75.8%

JR: "The Great Muhammad picking up a win there, and it looks like he has more to say tonight."

Beginning of The Greatness!

After the match Tajiri was helped up the ramp and backstage as Ameera took hold of a mic from Lillian and went to speak.

Ameera: "Last week you began to change your thoughts about this man standing in this ring, the Great Muhammad Hassan, tonight we have shown just what he is capable of. Instead of hating this Arab American, you should all be getting down on your knees and worshipping this Greatness, for he is the future of this business."

Ameera got some good heat from the fans on her speech and handed the mic over to Hassan.

Hassan: "Last week I promised you an announcement, and I did just that when I fired my Manager Daivari because of his incompetence at doing the right thing. **heat** It was also announced that this week you would all see the Great Muhammad Hassan beat anyone backstage and I have done that, yet you still boo me. You hate me not because I have beat Tajiri, but you hate me because of where I am from, you hate me because I am proud to call myself an Arab-American. And yet, even though I was born in this country, even though I am half American it sickens me to hear your taunts, to listen to your hatred upon me. You are like everyone else in this country, you are all sheep to the growing hatred towards anyone who is different. You hate me because I am better than you, **heat** you hate me because I am The Great Muhammad Hassan and tonight, you should all be thankfull that you have witnessed the True Greatness that lies in this company!"

Muhammad Hassan then dropped the mic and did his prayer worship routine before he and Ameera made their way out the ring and up the ramp.

OR: 73.2%

Independence Match Tonight!

Backstage we found four members of the Independence Match tonight, known as Team USA. Inside the locker room we had Shelton Benjamin, Matt Hardy, Robert Conway and Chris Masters all talking to each other as in walked the Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels.

HBK: "Well what do we have here, listen up you lot because the Heartbreak Kid just entered the room, and when I speak everyone must listen to me!"

They all shut up as they go and stand near HBK and listen to him.

HBK: "Listen up Americans, tonight we have ourselves a great match up against five of the toughest opponents that just don't happen to be Americans. Now you have to remember, tonight, it's not about grudges, Matt, **Matt looks at HBK and shakes his head**, it's not about making your opponent Submit, Chris, **Chris Masters posing showing his muscles**, it's about something more important than that, it's about Independence, it's about what we stand for, almost 230 years ago this proud nation changed history when we declared our Independence from Great Britian and started our own Democracy, we started our own Land of the Free, Home of the Brave, and tonight we are gonna all live our American Dream by celebrating in style by beating those other five men. So tonight, in that ring, I want you to go out there and wear this nation's pride on your shoulders and in your hearts, do you all understand. **all shout Yes sir**. Good."

HBK turns to walk away when he stops, and turns back forgetting to say something.

HBK: "Oh, I almost forgot, Tonight is about all that Independence Day stuff, but the match doesn't say we can't have a little fun right, so let's do it in style, and teach everyone that we are Americans, and that this is our Home Country, and leat's beat the crap out of anyone who stands in our way!"

Shawn then turns and walks off leaving the others smiling and celebrating the speech they just heard from HBK.

OR: 76.9%

AD BREAKS

JR: "You saw before the break, HBK, Shawn Michaels get his troops ready for tonights classic Survivor Match for Independence Day. But coming up right now, we have the World Tag Team belts on the line for the second week running and this will be a slobberknocker folks."

WWE World Tag Team Championship:

Kane / The Master vs Triple H / Ric Flair ©

This was a brutal match up. Triple H and Ric Flair used every trick in the book to try and win this match putting their opponents down at every chance they got. Double teaming at times behind the ref's back it looked like the Gathering's members had lost until Kane was able to make a tag to The Master who jumped in and took it back to Flair and Triple H.

The Master was able to lock in a Sharpshooter on Ric Flair and he almost tapped out until Triple H got in and broke the hold. Triple H attacked The Master and was able to hit a Pedigree on him before Kane got back involved and Kane and Triple H fought up the ramp and backstage, leaving Flair and The Master in the ring.

Ric Flair slowly crawled his way over to the Master and dragged an arm over as the ref counted, only for him to kick out somehow as the hand almost hit for a three. Flair got up and started to work on the leg's of The Master before he took hold of one and did his trademark dance routine ready to lock in a Figure 4. Unfortunately the Master was wise to it as he grabbed Flair when he bent over and pulled him down for a roll up.

The ref went for the cover, as he counted, and never saw The Master grab a hold of the ropes to keep the hold in tight as the hand hit the mat for the third time and the ref called for the bell. The hold got broke as the referee raised The Master's hand in victory.

Triple H came running down and slid in the ring but The Master just rolled out in time as he got a hold of both the belts and worked his way around the ring and up the ramp, clutching onto the newly won titles. Triple H stood in the ring furious as Flair tried explaining what happened.

Winners: Kane / The Master (New World Tag Team Champions)

MR: 76.0%

MQ: 66.9%

OR: 78.7%

The Un-American's!

We went backstage where we found the other team from tonight's Independence Match, The Un-American's stood in their locker room. When in walked Chris Benoit as they all stopped talking and looked at him as he began his speech.

Benoit: "Listen up everyone, coming up right now we have a huge match up. Now I don't care what nationality you are, wether it's the UK **looks at Regal**, French Canadian **looking at Grenier**, or even from Canada like me **looking at Edge & Christian**. Tonight we are a team, and that mean's we act together, I don't want any arguments, I don't want any snide comments about who's the best out there, this is about our right for freedom, our right of free speech in that ring. We are going up against five huge opponents, but they aren't just anyone, they are Americans. They will go out there and compete in this match with pride, and that is what I want you to do, you go out there and you give your own country something to be proud about. This is America we may be in, but this is our home right now, and we have to show them that we are not scared of this country anymore. They think we are there lapdogs, they think our great nations get down and worship at America's feet, well I say we are just as good as them, I say we are proud to call our home our own, we are proud to be who we are, and tonight, we will be proud to show this country and them five individuals that we mean business. Now let's go out there and kick some American ass for our countries."

Benoit leads the team off as they talk to each other, getting themselves ready for the match next.

OR: 79.2%

Tonight's Main Event!

As they walked off, we look into the parking lot where we find Evolution making their way to the black limo waiting for them. Triple H leads the way shouting at his members.

HHH: "I don't wanna hear it Ric, tonight we got screwed just like everyone else in this company since this group came in here and I have had enough. They want this company then fine, they can have it, I'm sick of wasting my time on them, as far as I'm concerned, it's over with Ric. Now everyone get in, we're getting out of this place. Let the Addams Family run the show if they think they're that good!"

Everyone gets in the car as Triple H looks back into the hallway behind them all and then proceeds to get in the car as it starts up and drives off up the ramp and away from the building.

OR: 69.2%

JR: "Here we go, sit back and enjoy it folks, Independence Day is today and here is our special treat for all you Americans watching."

July 4th Independence Day Survival Match:

The Un-Americans vs The Americans

The first man to be eliminated was Sylvain Grenier by his long time partner, Robert Conway for the USA team. Conway was able to hit a Whiplash on him for the cover and pinfall.

The seond man to go went on the American team much to the hate of the fans. William Regal cheated in rolling up Chris Masters and a grab of the tights kept hold for the pinfall and elimination.

Next to go was another American, Robert Conway after he took an Unprettier by Christian and pinned as he made his way out the ring and backstage making it 4 vs 3 to the Un-Americans.

It soon got worse for them as Shelton Benjamin became a victim to Edge with a vicious spear through the crowd as all men were in the ring. The three count later and it was all up to Matt Hardy and Shawn Michaels to make a comeback as it became 4 vs 2 for the Un-Americans.

We then headed for AD BREAKS with JR informing us that it didn't look good for the American's here. On our return we found William Regal had been eliminated during the break as we saw clips of Shawn Michaels hitting an elbow off the top rope and covering for the pinfall. It was now 3 vs 2 in favour of Un-Americans.

Next up Matt Hardy and Christian went at it, and they blew their chances of going all the way when both of them wanting a piece of each other since last week took their fight to the outside and both men got counted out. We saw Matt Hardy going after Christian through the crowd and backstage. (2 vs 1 - Un-Americans).

Edge and Shawn Michaels locked up after the last two were counted out with Edge almost getting some close pinfalls on the Heartbreak Kid. But, it went bad for Edge as he went for the Spear but Shawn was ready and connected with a Sweet Chin Music to the face and knocked him down and out for the pinfall.

We were left with the final two opponents, Shawn Michaels vs Chris Benoit. These two had problems in the past and it showed as they attacked each other with force, and Benoit thought he had it won when he was able to get Shawn down and lock in a Crippler Crossface. The fans started to chant for HBK as he struggled to get out of the hold but Benoit put it on tighter.

Thankfully Shawn was able to make two rolls over and reached and grabbed the ropes. Benoit had the hold broken and started to attack Shawn's beaten back. He got him up and hit three German Supplexes on Shawn who crashed down to the mat each time. After the third Benoit got up, and gave the slow cut throat signal as he climbed the turnbuckle and jumped off with a flying headbutt. At the last second, Shawn moved though and Benoit hit nothing but the mat clutching his face in agony.

Shawn crawled to the corner and dragged himself to his feet using the ropes to help him as Benoit came running in and Shawn moved as Benoit hit the turnbuckle hard. Benoit crashed back hard knocking himself out almost as Shawn moved to climb the turnbuckle, he climbed up top and came flying off with a flying elbow connecting on Benoit hard.

Shawn jumped up and danced around the ring calling for the fans who started his chant once more, before he moved to the corner and started the band banging on the mat with his foot. Benoit slowly started getting to his feet and turned as Shawn moved in for the kill and hit some Sweet Chin Music and covered as the ref counted the three and the American's picked up a win on this Independence Day of Celebration as the fans went wild with delight.

Winners: The Americans

MR: 71.6%

MQ: 71.8%

OR: 76.1%

JR: "Bah Gawd what a match, and the American's did us proud, we whipped those International's all around the arena folks, and I'm proud to be standing here and support my fellow Americans on this night. But we must go on everyone, and I believe standing by backstage is Maria with one of tonight's Main Event superstars."

Thirteen Is An Unlucky Number!

Backstage after the match as the celebration continued inside the ring, we find Maria standing by with Chris Jericho.

Maria: "Chris, coming up next you will be going up against the man who has beaten thirteen other men in defending his World Heavyweight Belt, Batista. Have you any thoughts about what you can do to beat him?"

Jericho: "Thoughts on beating him, it's quite simple, I'm gonna knock him down, then I'm gonna pin him and then I'll win that title and bring it home, thats my thoughts."

Maria: "But do you think you can beat Batista?"

Jericho: "Of course I know I can beat him, otherwise I wouldn't be here, what you got in your head for brains, air!"

Maria: "Actually I have a degree!"

Jericho: "What in, being dumb? Listen up, Batista, you and me haven't faced each other since you won that belt, and you may have beaten thirteen other men to keep it, but you know what they say?"

Maria: "That the world is round?"

Jericho looks at how dumb Maria really is, before he grabs the mic off her and tells her to clear off as she walks away leaving Jericho holding the mic looking at the camera.

Jericho: "Like I was saying, you have beaten thirteen other men in retaining your title, but they do say that thirteen is an unlucky number. Which means I may be the lucky number #14 you have to face Batista. Tonight you had better be on your best game because I have a strong feeling that tonight, your streak comes to an end, and that Y2J will be the new Heavyweight Champion of the WOOOOORRRRLLLLDDDDDDD!"

Jericho then looks at the camera and smiles before he walks off.

OR: 91.5%

Preparing!

After the interview we go into a locker room where we see Batista preparing for his match against Jericho next, hopping up and down before he stops, grabs his title and puts it over his shoulder and walks off out the room as we head to our final break.

OR: 81.7%

AD BREAKS

JR: "No more breaks folks, we are all set for a great match, Batista has two more opponents to face in this special challenge that was set way back by former General Manager Eric Bischoff, and tonight he has to go through Chris Jericho. The time is now, the ring is set and let's go and check in with Lillian Garcia for tonight's Main Event."

WWE World Heavyweight championship:

Batista © vs Chris Jericho

This was a classic encounter, the fans cheering for both men and not sure who should win. Batista took the early advantage using power to overtake Jericho and throw him around the ring. Jericho took some breathers on the outside to slow the pace down, and eventually took control when he got chased by Batista and attacked him as he climbed back through the ropes into the ring.

Jericho worked over Batista's legs, obviously seeing that as a weakness of Batista. He tried locking in a Walls of Jericho but he couldn't get Batista turned over, and it ended up with Batista throwing Jericho back using his legs as he crashed into and knocked out the ref.

Batista came back and sent Jericho to the ropes hitting a huge clothesline, and then he signalled for the end. Batista picked Jericho up and got him ready, only Jericho took the break and hit a low blow on Batista sending him down to his knees, before Jericho got up and hit an Inzuguri on Batista sending him down and out. Jericho ran to the ropes and hit a Lionsault before covering but they're was no ref.

Jericho took the opportunity once more, and slid out the ring to grab a chair, and climbed back inside as Batista slowly got to his feet and turned to be met with a huge chair shot knocking him out cold. Jericho threw the chair out and woke the ref up before covering. The ref slowly put his hand on the mat and counted, and it hit the mat for the third time as the bell was sounded and Chris Jericho was announced as the winner and new World Heavyweight Champion.

As Jericho grabbed the belt and celebrated, running down the aisle came another official who caught up with the ref and informed him of what just took place. The official said he didn't see what just happened, and then the titantron played the footage of moments ago, as he saw it and went over and spoke to Lillion Garcia.

After a moment in conference, Lillian then announced that since Chris Jericho brought a chair into the match and used it, then the only fair thing was for this match to continue which Jericho blew his rage about. He felt he was being screwed by the official and started shouting in his face as Batista got to his feet. Batista looked on angrily at what happened, and Jericho turned to be met by a raging animal. Batista took it to Jericho destroying his opponent, and then he signalled the thumbs down, as he grabbed Jericho and this time lifted him up in the air. At this moment, Jericho pulled something out of his tights and smashed it against Batista's head, as Batista fell backwards. Jericho's head came crashing down onto the top rope as Batista crashed down to the floor, as Jericho dropped the object on the outside upon hitting the ropes and then fell backwards as both Batista and Jericho were out.

The ref checked on both men but didn't get anything before he started to count, and no one moved through until the final Ten mark was made and the ref called for the bell ruling a double Knockout much to the fans disappointment.

Winners: Draw (Double Knockout)

MR: 80.2%

MQ: 76.1%

OR: 82.8%

JR: "Bah Gawd what a match, we still don't know who officially won it although it has been declared a draw. Jericho will not be happy with that result as he felt he had it won, but it was a brutal match and one of the best I've seen in a long time everyone."

Next Week's Plan!

After the match, and the announcement that it is a draw, out walked with his Gathering with Damien and The Master.

JR: "What the hell are they doing out here?"

All of them, Hurricane, Rosey, Kane, Master and Damien, walked down to the ring and they climbed inside. The Master and Kane holding their newly won Tag Team Titles as Damien took hold of a mic. Batista and Jericho laying almost out cold still.

Damien: "Pick him up so he can hear the last words of the Lord!"

Kane goes over with The Master and picks up Jericho first, before throwing him over the top rope and outside the ring. They then proceeded to pick up Batista, kneeling still as they held his face to look up at Damien.

Damien: "Batista, your time is counting down like an hourglass, months to weeks, days to hours, and minutes to seconds. The sand drifting slowly through and fading away into oblivion. Next week you shall become a victim of the Master, you will become the final piece of the plan we have made. Batista, your destiny awaits you, you will be OURS! FINISH HIM"

As he said this The Master and Kane lifted him to his feet, only for suddenly out of nowhere, Batista broke out, he threw both men away from him as they crashed into the corners. Batista then grabbed Damien by the throat and screamed in anger at him, until The Master came back and hit Batista on the back of the head as he broke the hold. Batista let go but then turned his attention to The Master as he started to lay some right hands to him sending him back to the ropes, as Damien moved back into the corner. Batista whipped The Master to the ropes and came back with a huge clothesline sending the Master crashing down.

Batista went crazy, banging the ropes and then turned to give a thumbs down on The Master, but Kane ran forward only to be met with a Powerbomb on Kane sending him crashing to the mat. Batista had control, until Damien came from behind and hit a low blow on Batista sending him down to his knees in agony.

The Master and Kane got up, as Kane grabbed Batista by the throat and then hit a huge chokeslam on him, before The Master picked him up, pulled him onto his shoulders and hit a Running Powerbomb on the World Champion.

JR: "NO, GODDAMNIT, YOU SON OF A BITCHES, YOU JUST DESTROYED THE WORLD CHAMPION, DAMN YOU DAMIEN AND YOUR GROUP, DAMN YOU TO HELL."

Damien and his servants then formed a circle of hands around Batista's beaten body lying in the center until the titantron suddenly came on which broke it.

OR: 75.1%

The Return?

As they stood in the ring, the Gathering looked up at the titantron as we saw the parking lot and a huge black limo pulled up. It stopped as out stepped Evolution, Triple H, Ric Flair, Steven Richards and Trish Stratus.

JR: "They're back, Evolution is back folks, what's gonna happen now."

They made their way into the arena looking furious with themselves for leaving earlier and the camera followed them heading to the ring area.

OR: 71.8%

No F'ing Chance In Hell!

As The Gathering stood waiting, Evolution's theme hit and out walked all of the members as they stood at the top of the ramp, Triple H holding a mic.

HHH: "It's over, It's finished with you lot, you have come out here and tried destroyed this company, your a disgrace to this profession and a disgrace to this company and tonight it's all about Independence, but it's also a night full of surprises!"

As The Gathering stood looking up wondering what he was talking about, the place erupted as the music hit around the arena, 'NO CHANCE IN HELL' kicked in which could only mean one thing.

JR: "I DON'T BELIEVE IT, HE'S BACK!"

From behind the curtain walked none other than the owner of the company, Vince McMahon wearing a business suit. Triple H handed over a mic to Vince.

Vince: "Listen up and listen up good you piece of garbage. My name is Vincent Kennedy McMahon, I am the Owner of this company, and I made this company what it is today, and believe me when I say that there is NO FRIGGIN' CHANCE IN HELL YOUR TAKING IT OVER!"

Triple H, Steven Richards and Ric Flair started to walk down to the ring, as The Gathering looked on and awaited their opponents. Suddenly from behind, Jericho slid in the ring and got Batista up. The Gathering turned and saw these two other opponents stood behind them, as all hell broke loose.

An all out war broke, and Evolution joined them in the ring as everyone got a piece of everyone inside. Batista powerbombed Kane as he rolled to the outside. They destroyed Hurricane and Rosey as they got sent out. The Master was taking a pounding from Triple H before he got sent to Batista with a huge clothesline and then picked up by all of them and thrown out to land on his other team waiting outside as all crashed down.

Vince then made his way down to the ring, as Damien was left trapped inside, Evolution, Jericho and Batista holding him at bay as Vince climbed inside still cluthing onto the mic.

Vince: "What's wrong, you don't have a hug for your own father? **laughs** You know, I've done some sick things in my past, things which I have later regretted, but you, you take the biscuit, your a disgrace to my name, your nothing more than a worthless piece of trash that needs to be taken care of. I don't regret anything I did to you, when I took you and destroyed your pittyfull little life, when I took your mother and showed her that being dead was the only way she should go."

Damien snapped at hearing about his mother and went for Vince, only for the others to grab him and hold him back, Triple H pulling his head back by his hair making him hear Vince's words.

Vince: "Oh, you didn't know? Your mother died a long time ago, you see, I'm Vince McMahon, I can do whatever the hell I want, and you know why, because money goes a long way kid. I destroyed her life the same way I am gonna destroy yours. You talk about making my life a nightmare, well son, you ain't seen nothing yet. DO IT!"

As Damien fought back, they all started to lay a beat down to him, each of them kicking him as he laid down on the mat. Suddenly Batista picked him up, and hit a huge Batista Bomb on him as he crashed down in the center of the ring, it was then Jericho's turn as he ran to the ropes and hit a Lionsault crashing down on Damien. Damien started feeling the pain as he clutched his chest, and coughing up blood, before they picked him up and Triple H kicked him in the gut, followed by a Pedigree to finish it off. Triple H rolled him over, as we saw Damien's beaten and now bloody body laying in the ring, as The Gathering laying outside the ring helpess to do anything.

JR: "You paid the price Damien, you have paid the price for all your troubles and I hope you are happy with your reward. Folks we're running out of time here, but remember next week we will be seeing Batista defend his title against the last challenge, The Master, don't forget to tune in next week, I'm Jim Ross saying Night 'All."

The camera showed the destruction of Damien in the ring as The Gathering looked on helpess as we closed the show on a close up of Damien's beaten and bloody body laying motionless.

OR: 69.5%

Overall Rating: 77.0%

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WWE Sunday Night Heat

Sunday 10th July 2005

TV Audience:  317,389 viewers (down by 237,008)

Overall Rating:  70.3%

Garrison Cade def. Val Venis (Roll Up With Hold of Tights).

MR:  56.3%

MQ:  65.2%

OR:  60.8%

Rhyno def. The Coach  (Pinfall with Gore)

MR:  67.4%

MQ:  56.2%

OR:  63.0%

**After they showed this House recorded match, The Coach walked out and refused to do the last quarter of an hour of the remaining show.**

Tajiri/Robert Cownay def. Simon Dean/Maven (Conway with Whiplash on Dean)

MR:  66.2%

MQ:  74.8%

OR:  77.9%

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WWE Raw

Live from Montreal, Canada

Monday 11th July 2005

Attendance: 4,586

TV Audience: 872,162 viewers (up by 43,831)

The show kicked off with moments from last week, footage showed Kane and The Master winning the World Tag Team Titles, followed by the return of Vince McMahon as everyone suddenly attacked Damien in the ring and left him in a brutal state lying in the center of the ring. The credits then hit and we are Live.

JR: "Welcome everyone to Raw, it's Monday night and that can only mean one thing, an explosive night of action right here on WWE Raw. Folks, we are here Live from Montreal, Canada in a place that has so much past with this company, but it looks like we are gonna be joined in the arena by someone tonight."

An Arrival!

The camera showed backstage as we saw a large black limo pull into the parkway and stop. The driver got out and moved to open the back door as out stepped members of the Gathering. Hurricane and Rosey, followed by Stacy Keibler and Kane. From around the other side out of shot of a close up, we moved back to see The Master rolling a wheelchair around the side of the car and sat there, all bruised and battered was Damien. The Master wheeled Damien in the wheelchair and was followed by the rest of the group as they made their way into the arena.

OR: 68.3%

Hype Main Event!

JR: "Folks, one half of tonights Main Event superstars is here, The Master has arrived with a beaten up Damien being wheeled into the arena after last week's brutal beat down by Evolution, Batista and Chris Jericho. Batista will tonight defend his World Heavyweight Championship for the final time in the challenge that was set a few months back by Eric Bischoff, and so far through thick and thin, through some of the toughest matches he has ever seen, Batista has been able to keep his title, and the closest anyone has come to beating him was Chris Jericho last week, but tonight it will be one on one, The Master, Batista tonight Live on Raw. **Y2J's music hits** Well it looks like Chris Jericho is gonna join us out here tonight."

OR: 68.3%

Screwed!

As Jericho's music counted down, the pyros hit and we saw Chris Jericho posing at the top of the ramp. He then whipped around and walked down the ramp posing for the fans on the way before walking the steps and climbing on the outside of the ring area and doing his trademark entrance before climbing through the ropes. He then walked over and took hold of a mic as he got ready to speak to the fans who were still popping for one of their favourites.

Jericho: "Tonight, Raw is Jericho in Montreal, CANADA! **POP** It's good to finally be back home, **pop** I have come out here because of what took place last week, you all saw how I got screwed out of winning the World Heavyweight Championship right **POP** Last week, everyone saw how I pinned Batista right in the middle of the ring, and yet just like every other Canadian in this damn company, we get screwed. Just like Chris Benoit when he got screwed by Triple H after he won at Wrestlemania 20 **pop**, just like Bret Hart **POP**, we all know how he got screwed. Well I am here to demand a rematch, Batista never beat me, out of fourteen opponents Batista has faced with that title over the last few months, I am the only one, the only opponent who took him to the limit, and the only superstar here on Raw who he couldn't beat. **pop** I'm not leaving this ring until I get what I want, I am Chris Jericho, the first Undisputed Champion, the only man to beat both the Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin in one night. So Batista, I suggest you get your ass out here right now so we can see just who is the real World Heavyweight Champion!"

Jericho waits, and after a moment nothing happens as he stands leaning over the ropes waiting for Batista to come out but nothing. As he went to speak, the crowd gave some great Heat as the music hit **I'm a Sexy Boy** and out walked the Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels. The crowd gave heat due to his screwjob on local hero Bret Hart, with a few attempting to give a small pop for their hero. Shawn made his way down to the ring and climbed inside, Jericho upset at Batista not coming out as Shawn took hold of another mic.

JR: "I think there may be trouble here, Shawn Michaels and Montreal don't mix too well folks."

HBK: "The Showstopper is in town **heat** You know, all I hear is how we all have screwed Canadians, well boo hoo, **heat** your not the only one Batista hasn't beaten in this run he's going through, he hasn't beaten me, the Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels **heat**. If you don't remember, I missed my opportunity when I got shot through a plain glass window, so why don't you stop all this moaning and as you seem to say, SHUT THE HELL UP!"

Jericho: "I'm sure I speak for all these fans when I say to you, who gives a damn what you say! Your not welcome here if you don't remember? You were the reason that this company went through a slump, you were the man who screwed this country in the first place, your nothing more than a hyped up, jumping jack, screw anyone, stab you in the back, sneaky little bastard!"

HBK: "Well, well, well, the man has come out to play. Listen here, and listen up good Y 2 J, I'm the man who deserves a title shot way before you, now I suggest you get your Canadian little ass up that ramp and backstage so the Showstopper can say what he has to say."

Jericho: "I ain't going anywhere, I'm standing right here till I get what I want, and not you, or any other superstar is gonna move me!"

Shawn Michaels stands looking as Chris Jericho just stands there with his arms crossed refusing to move. Suddenly Shawn Michaels strikes hitting a Sweet Chin Music to Chris Jericho which connects and Jericho goes flat out back on the mat, out cold **Heat**.

JR: "Bah Gawd, Shawn has just laid out Canada's own Chris Jericho."

Shawn Michaels looks down on the unconciouss Chris Jericho as the crowd are going crazy at Shawn for attacking Jericho before he looks at the crowd and just climbs out the ring and walks off not caring what the crowd think. He walks up the ramp and disappears backstage as officials run down to check on Jericho who isn't moving.

OR: 80.8%

AD BREAKS

JR: "We're back folks, and before the break we heard from Chris Jericho **footage airs**, and he was interupted by the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels who claimed he should get a title shot well before Jericho, and when Y2J refused to get out the ring, Shawn hit some Sweet Chin Music, and I'm sure we haven't heard the last between these two superstars. But folks, we're set for our opening match, one member of the Gathering is in action, when Rosey will go up against one member of Evolution, in Steven Richards. For the past few weeks, Steven Richards has been going through some sort of transition, and so far he has come out as Ultimate Warrior, Hulk Hogan and last time Earthquake, who knows what he will come out as now."

Rosey vs Steven Richards

Rosey came out and awaited the arrival of Steven Richards. Suddenly some local music played and the fans popped, as out walked in full Canadian Outfit, was Steven Richards as, The Mountie (Jacques Rougeau). He got a good reaction from the fans as he made his way down to the ring. He climbed inside, clutching his shock stick and saluted his opponent. He then removed his red jacket but Rosey attacked from behind.

Rosey dominated the match and it was only when the referee was blindsided that The Mountie grabbed his shock stick he carried down from the corner and turned as he hit Rosey with it, sending shockwaves through his body as he collapsed backwards. The Mountie then covered, and the ref counted as Rosey was still out of it, and The Mountie picked up the win.

After the ref called for the bell, Lillian Garcia climbed into the ring and announced the winner as Steven Richards, when he took hold of the mic off her and spoke a few words.

Mountie: "I am the Mountie, and like I always say, The Mountie ALWAYS GETS HIS MAN!"

The Mountie (Steven Richards) then saluted the home fans of Canada before he made his way off up the ramp and disappeared.

Winners: Steven Richards (As: The Mountie)

MR: 66.8%

MQ: 72.9%

OR: 71.3%

Unbeatable!

Backstage after the match we found Batista and Shelton Benjamin stood getting some drinks from the machine.

Shelton: "Champ, I have to say you did the right then when you left Evolution, you know Triple H was just using you!"

Batista: "Your right, it took me a while to realise it, but beating the living hell out of Triple H, was the greatest moment, no wait, actually, beating Triple H and winning the World Heavyweight Championship was the greatest moment of my life."

Shelton: "Yeah, I know what you mean, when I came to Raw, my first night, it was Triple H who thought he would teach me a lesson, but look what happened. For two weeks running I beat him in that ring, 1-2-3, that was a night to remember. Listen man, do you know Triple H still hasn't beaten me one on one fairly, I hope I get another chance at beating that chump, he's walking around like he owns this place."

Batista then nods his head to Shelton, who realises something as he turns and finds Triple H stood right behind him.

HHH: "So, you think I'm a chump eh? You think I had forgoten about your little lucky 2 weeks you had when you faced me, well I haven't forgotten. You got lucky kid, just like Batista has been with that title, but you said you want another shot at me, well you got it. I'll go and talk to Vince, and we'll set it up."

Shelton: "You name the place, and I'll be there. You don't understand do you Hunter? Your nothing much around here anymore, your position as being the number #1 guy on Raw is over, we have a new man running this ship now, and he is the man who beat you for the World Heavyweight Championship Batista. So you go and set this match up, you go and kiss up to Vince like you always do, and then when your ready for a fight, and if Vince will let you come out and play, then give me a call and I'll be ready and waiting for you!"

Triple H gets furious and goes nose to nose with Shelton Benjamin who doesn't back off, as Triple H stares into his eyes with a look of anger, he backs away as Batista moves in a bit more, and Triple H looks over Shelton's shoulder where Batista is stood.

HHH: "You, I'll sort you out soon, as for you Batista, your time will be next after I beat this kid down. Coz I haven't forgotten about you Dave, I'll catch you both soon, and if I were you, I'd watch your back because both your asses are mine!"

Triple H starts to walk off, as Batista speaks which stops him in his tracks.

Batista: "Just like I thought, you have a weird fascination with people's asses Hunter!" **POP**

Batista smiles along with Shelton as Triple H scrunches his face up before he walks off.

OR: 75.8%

Master's Plan!

We move elswhere backstage where we find Maria standing by with the Master who is stood in his trademark long black robe covering his body and face.

Maria: "Tonight, Batista will defend his title against the man standing next to me, The Master. Now Mr Master, what everyone wants to know is, just who are you under that costume?"

Master: "You ask who am I? My young child, I am the Master, I bring life to my Lord of Darkness, I am the energy through which he lives, and tonight, I shall be the man who finishes the streak that the World Heavyweight Champion has been on."

Maria: "How do you know you can beat Batista, he has gone through fourteen other opponents lately, and each one fell victim to him, what gives you the edge?"

Master: "I have the edge because he has never faced anyone like me, unlike the others, I don't go into this match fearing the Animal, I don't fear Batista, but he should fear me. He doesn't understand the power I hold, and the presence around the Gathering. Tonight, the world shall witness the end of Batista's era, and the beginning of the era of, The MASTER!"

The Master walks off as Maria is left all alone.

OR: 73.9%

AD BREAKS

JR: "Folks we're back, and what a night so far. Earlier on Chris Jericho was knocked out when Shawn Michaels came to the ring and hit some Sweet Chin Music, well folk's I have heard that tonight, Chris Jericho and Shawn Michaels will get it on tonight on Raw. Also, moments ago we heard from Shelton Benjamin who it seems has upset Triple H, and it looks like Triple H is heading to Vince's office to set up a match between these two. But folks, talking of Evolution, Trish Stratus will be going up against Women's Champion, Victoria in a Non-Title Match."

Victoria vs Trish Stratus

Victoria got a good pop from the fans, but Trish Stratus came out to a bigger pop being the home favourite in this match up. Victoria taunted Trish with the title, before it got under way with them both going face to face before Trish shoved Victoria, and Victoria pushed back, this then sent Trish in spearing Victoria down and an all out brawl started as both divas went at it pulling each others hair and scratching. Victoria took an early advantage and threw Trish around the ring using her hair, and almost got some close calls before Trish came back.

Trish had Victoria set up, and then hit a perfect Chick Kick and went for the cover, when suddenly coming running down the ramp came Stacy Keibler, the victim of Trish's kick last week. She slid in as the ref counted only for him to stop when Stacy attacked Trish with kicks to her. The ref called for the bell, awarding the match to Trish via outside interfence, as Stacy whipped Trish to the corner, and then moved in and put her foot right up in Trish's throat and began to choke her doing the splits on her. Stacy continued as the ref tried to break it, but Stacy wouldn't let go as Trish started passing out through being choked. Trish slipped down to the bottom rope as Stacy put some more kicks to her in the corner, and then began to get down and choke her with her hands as the ref called for more assistance as officials ran down and eventually two of them were able to pull Stacy away from Trish who rolled to the outside as officials checked on her and started to walk her back up the ramp as Trish choked for breath. Stacy left in the ring being held back by Officials looking up at the assault on Trish Stratus being led away.

Winners: Trish Stratus (via Interference)

MR: 65.6%

MQ: 62.2%

OR: 63.7%

JR: "It looks like Stacy Keibler has got some sort of revenge on Trish for what she did to her last week, but we believe backstage Todd Grisham is standing by with one member of tonight's other big matches, take it away Todd."

The Revoution?

Backstage we found Todd Grisham standing by with a challenger for tonight Matt Hardy as he gets set for Christian next.

Todd: "I'm standing here with the man who is set to face off against Intercontinental Champion Christian next, Matt Hardy. Matt, your facing a man who has done everything he can to hold onto his title so far, including cheating at the Survivor pay per view recently, what are your thoughts on this match?"

Matt: "Todd, I've heard it all before, I've seen the way Christian walks around here, like he's some sort of Mr Invincible, I've had one shot at him for that title, and I won that match, no matter what anyone says, everyone saw me climb that ladder and capture that belt, now you can call it unlucky, you can call it destiny, but the fact of the matter is, Christian is nothing more than a Creepy Little 'Cheating' Bastard."

Todd: "Well up right now you get to face him in the ring, one on one, how do you know he doesn't have a backup planned so he can once again retain his title?"

Matt: "I don't know, and that's part of the problem. Now I don't really care if he brings out that kiss ass buddy of his Tyson Tomko, or wether he brings out some two faced loser, all I know is, it's time for a change, it's time for the Matt Hardy Era to start, and for all my fans in the arena tonight, and for everyone at home ready. Get ready for the ride of your life, because it's time for the Matt Hardy Revolution!"

Matt walks off leaving Todd Grisham stood there thinking about what he just said and not understanding him.

OR: 79.2%

JR: "Matt sounds like he is all set for this one, and Christian had better be ready to defend his Intercontinental Championship and it's live right now. Let's goto the ring."

WWE Intercontinental Championship:

Christian © vs Matt Hardy

Matt Hardy came out to a good pop from the fans as he stood in the ring waiting. Finally Christian came out to a much bigger pop being in his home country and made his way to the ring on his own carrying the belt.

The match got under way and Christian took an early advantage working on Matt Hardy's neck, using locks and clothesline to try and weaken his opponent. Matt came back though and hit a backdrop on Christian which got a mixed reaction from the fans, before Matt sent Christian into the corner and ran in, only for Christian to pull the ref in the way and he got squashed as he collapsed to the floor. Matt looked down on the ref, laying there as Christian ran out at him, only Matt ducked and Christian turned to be met with a kick to the gut. Suddenly Matt had him, as he called out and hit a Twist of Fate on the champion and covered, but the referee was still out of it.

Matt moved off Christian and went over to check on the ref, trying to wake him up when out ran Edge. He ran down to the ring and slid inside clutching his briefcase he carries with him. Matt turned as Edge ran at him with the case, but Matt ducked as he hit a backdrop on Edge who flew over the top rope and somehow landed on the outside of the ring area, as his case flew into the ring still. Christian moved over and grabbed the case, as Matt saw what was happening, Christian ran forward with it but Matt ducked it and Christian ran into Edge stood on the canvas outside the ropes as Edge crashed off onto the floor outside and the case smashing into Christian as he unconciouslly walked backwards dropping the case near the ropes. Matt saw the opportunity once more, and he grabbed Christian in a reverse move, and somehow connected with a reverse Twist of Fate on Christian as the referee started to wake up. The ref moved over as Matt covered and the hand came down for the third time, as the ref called for the bell. Lillian then announced the winner and 'New' Intercontinental Champion, Matt Hardy who grabbed the belt and celebrated in the ring before he made his way up the ramp.

Inside the ring Christian was just coming to as Edge climbed into the ring to grab his briefcase, when Christian stood up and shoved Edge for what just happened which got a good pop from the fans. Edge looked at Christian before he just rolled down under the bottom rope and walked his way around the ring and up the ramp, not looking back at his former partner. Christian was fuming and complaining to the referee about outside interference but he was saying he was unconciouss and didn't see anything.

Winners: Matt Hardy (New Intercontinental Champion)

MR: 78.3%

MQ: 79.2%

OR: 89.4%

AD BREAKS

Worship!

Bacstage we found Ameera standing by with her colleague, 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan. Ameera stood holding a mic ready to speak to the camera.

Ameera: "Last week, you all witnessed Greatness, you all saw the Greatest Wrestler alive today take out the Japanese Buzzsaw, Tajiri. To be in that arena and witness what took place was an honour, not to us, but for you fans. To be able to sit there and see the truly great succeed like he does and show the world, his family and our Lord what he possesses. To everyone watching at home, and to everyone in this arena, I say for you to get down on your knees **heat**, and worship the next WWE Champion, 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan." **Heat**

Ameera handed the mic over to Muhammad Hassan who was stood next to her as he smiled from her comments.

Hassan: "It is your honour, to be in the company of someone such Great as myself. **Heat** For me, I do not want to be here, **heat**, but I am because I want to spread the word, I want the people to witness the Greatness that I possess, the Greatness that my new friend Ameera has given me. The freedom to say what I want and do what I want in this country filled with hate. I plan on changing this western world, and I plan to show you that I am more powerful than any of you Americans. **HEAT seems it's Canada they're in** I will prove how Great I am, and that everyone knows who I am in this world already!"

A guy comes walking down the corridor where they are stood, and Hassan blocks him as he goes to speak to this backstage unknown.

Hassan: "My fellow American, I want you to tell the world who I am?"

The technician looks confused as he is Canadian, as Hassan asks again.

Hassan: "Go on, don't be frightened by being in the presence of Greatness, please tell these American's just who you are standing next to?"

The technician still looks a bit confused as Hassan puts a mic next to his mouth.

Techinician: "I'm sorry, I don't know who you are?" **Audience laughs**

Hassan loooks angry, his eyes begin to bulge out. Ameera takes hold of the mic as Hassan starts getting more and more angry.

Ameera: "You are standing in the presence of Greatness, do you not know who this is?"

Technician: "I'm sorry, I'm new around here, who exactly is he, is he someone famous?"

Hassan loses it finally as he starts attacking the technician and beats him down to his hands and knees with punches and kicks to him. The technician eventually collapses on the floor as Ameera shouts out.

Ameera: **Shouting** "Get down and worship the Great Muhammad, get on your knees and beg like you American's always do, get down and WORSHIP THE 'GREAT' MUHAMMAD HASSAN!"

Hassan finally hits one last kick to the technician as he lays there not moving from the savage beating he just took. Hassan looks down on this beatem man and gives off a wry smile at what just happened before he raises his arms in prayer as Ameera and Muhammad walk off laughing, leaving the man unconciouss in the corridor as other backstage staff run to check on him and call for medics.

OR: 77.2%

World Champion Is Ready!

Backstage we also find Maria this time standing by with the World Heavyweight Champion Batista clutching onto his belt over his shoulder.

Maria: "Mr Batista, earlier on The Master said that he does not fear you, but in fact you should fear him, are you scared going into this match?"

Batista: "Scared, me, **small laugh** Listen, I have gone through fourteen other opponents in this challenge I took on, fourteen of the top superstars to be on Raw and each and every one of them couldn't make it past the finishing line. Now I will give credit where it is due, Chris Jericho **pop**, last week you took me to the limit, you almost got away with this belt over my shoulder, but in the end you were just a victim of the Animal. We may have ended in a draw, and hopefully down the line you will get another shot at facing me, and this time, I'll show you just what Batista is all about."

Maria: "The Master said you won't have faced anyone like him before, he has his Gathering in his corner, and last week you got your hands on him, but the Lord of Darkness Damien interfered."

Batista: "That's right Maria, last week I almost got my hands on The Master, and I would have finished it last week so he wouldn't have made it here tonight, but that so called Damien whoever he is, he got involved, so it was upto me and some others to teach him a lesson and now look at him, he's been wheeled around in a wheelchair because he couldn't stand the heat, well tonight Master, if you step in that ring, when you climb through them ropes, you will come off much worse than your buddy, because I plan on putting you back where you belong, SIX FEET UNDER!"

Batista walks off leaving Maria smiling holding the mic.

OR: 70.6%

JR: "What a night of suprises and unforgettable moments so far and we still aren't finished. Matt Hardy has won the Intercontinental Championship thanks to some outside interference by Edge which cost Christian the title, and Edge is coming up next against a fellow Canadian and sure to be favourite here, Chris Benoit!"

Edge vs Chris Benoit

Edge came out to some good heat from the fans, until the place popped big time for Chris Benoit who came out. These two Canadians put on a good show as Benoit used his technical ability to keep the fans interested and he almost got a pinfall on Edge who got hit with the flying headbutt after Benoit hit 3 German Suplexes on Edge. Edge just kicked out though in time.

Out from the back walked Christian who earlier had been screwed by his former partner and cost him his Intercontinental Championship. Christian made his way down to the ring, and this caused problems for Edge who didn't like him appearing at ringside. As Edge and Benoit went at it, in the middle of the ring, Christian jumped onto the ring apron, standing outside the ropes and posed for the fans. Edge threw Benoit to the ropes, only he reversed it and Edge went to the ropes and crashed into Christian on the outside. Christian crashed to the outside as Edge staggered back and around, as Benoit suddenly got him down and locked in the Crippler Crossface. Edge tried escaping and holding on for his life, but in the end he couldn't and eventually he tapped out to the delight of the fans.

Benoit finally let go and climbed outside celebrating up the ramp as the ref raised his arm to the delight of the fans, as Christian got to his feet and looked at Edge holding his arm kneeling inside the ring and looking down on Christian with a look of anger for costing him the match. Christian smiled as he casually made his way up the ramp walking backwards and looking back down at Edge, before he stopped at the top, and posed, hitting his chest three times before he kissed his two fingers and pointed them at Edge kneeling in the ring running his hand through his hair angrily.

Winners: Chris Benoit

MR: 79.8%

MQ: 88.6%

OR: 86.4%

JR: "Bah Gawd, first Edge cost Christian his belt, now Christian has just cost Edge his match against Chris Benoit, I don't think it's over between these two superstars.."

Another Chance?

Backstage we find Vince standing in his office looking over some papers, when in walked Triple H without knocking.

HHH: "Vince, Vince, did you hear that earlier, did you hear that piece of garbage and what he said about me."

Vince: "You mean Shelton Benjamin I presume?"

HHH: "Who else, he's out there laughing and joking about how he beat me when he came to Raw. Vince I want his ass, I want a piece of him next week. I want to shut his damn mouth once and for all."

Vince: "I suppose there is some possibility of a bit of money in this match yes, hmm, Ok, next week it will be Shelton Benjamin vs Triple H. I tell you what, I'll even let you decide what kind of match you want, how about that?"

HHH: "Great Vince, next week, I'm gonna shut that punk ass kid up for good."

Triple H smiles as Vince goes back to his paperwork he's been working on.

OR: 79.9%

AD BREAKS

JR: "You heard it before the break everyone, next week we are gonna see Triple H take on Shelton Benjamin and Triple H will get to state the stipulations in the match. I can't wait for that one, but it look's like we are set, earlier tonight Shawn Michaels upset this Montreal crowd by knocking out Chris Jericho, well now we are gonna see both men in action against each other as Jericho demanded a match with the Heartbreak Kid. Let's goto Lillian in the ring."

Shawn Michaels vs Chris Jericho

This match had Jericho as the home favourite, and Shawn Michaels got some huge heat for what he did to Jericho earlier in the night. The two got it on, with Jericho attacking Shawn in revenge for earlier and used every trick in the book to keep in control, but Shawn broke out of a hold and took over.

Shawn took Jericho down and worked on his legs, causing pain to Y2J. Shawn then whipped Jericho to the corner and ran in only to be met with a knee to the face, but as Jericho ran out Shawn was waiting and hit a backdrop on Jericho. Jericho layed down in the ring as Shawn climbed the turnbuckle and got set as he sent himself flying off and connected with an elbow drop from the corner.

Jericho was out almost, as Shawn got to his feet and moved to the corner to start up the band. Shawn started banging the floor with his foot and Jericho started to get to his feet. Jericho turned and was met with some Sweet Chin Music for the second time on the night. Jericho went back and layed out cold, as the ref checked on him. Shawn just stood there looking down on his prey, before he climbed to the outside, and walked around the ring. He stopped near the ring bell area, and shoved a guy off a chair before he took hold of the chair.

He then made his way back inside as the fans were going crazy at Shawn for what he was doing, as the ref went to stop him but Shawn just grabbed him and threw the ref over the top rope and outside. Shawn then took hold of the chair and moved over, he placed it over Jericho's face as he moved to the corner and climbed the turnbuckle. He got set as he flew off once again and came down with a flying elbow which connected to the chair which in turn smashed onto Jericho's face, as Jericho screamed out in agony and clutched his face. Shawn got to his feet and looked down on the damage he had done as he casually walked to the ropes and climbed outside as medics run down and sild in the ring to check on Jericho as Shawn just walked up the ramp and backstage.

Winners: Chris Jericho (via DQ)

MR: 80.8%

MQ: 67.8%

OR: 81.9%

JR: "Shawn has just lost it inside that ring, he doesn't care anymore what he does to anyone by the looks of what just took place. Chris Jericho is a beaten and bloody man laying there, and medics are checking him over. Listen to this crowd over Shawn who's making his way backstage, he's soaking up this atmosphere and he doesn't give a damn what he just did, damn you Shawn, you'll pay for this."

Final Message?

Inside the Gathering's locker room, we find The Master down begging at his Lord's Damien's knees who is sat inside his wheelchair still.

Damien: "My friend, tonight your destiny shall be fulfilled. Your waiting shall come to an end, and you shall do where others have failed in the past. Tonight we shall celebrate the glory of what we have become, and we shall all join together in giving you the power to succeed in your mission. Your celebration will bring the end to a saga, the final chapter in what you have seeked since we met, and I give to you what I hold more than anything my friend, tonight you shall have the power of the Darkness through your vision."

Damien puts his hand on The Master's head, and Damien starts to shake slightly before he stops as if he was giving some power over to his servant. The Master then rose to his feet and raises his hands to his side.

Master: "By the power of Dakness invested in me, by the Lord of Dakness Damien, I, The Master shall do what no other man has done, TONIGHT I SHALL BE VICTORIOUS!"

We end as we see the rest of the group forming a circle and hands linked together around the Master as they start chanting some unknown words.

OR: 67.8%

AD BREAKS

JR: "Folks, sit down and get ready, don't switch over, don't even think about getting out of your seat because I believe this could be a match we all may remember, it has been in the making for several months now, and finally we have it Live on Raw. Can the Animal Batista put an end to this Gathering, or will the Master finally fulfill his destiny and win that World Heavyweight Championship. Folk's get ready for a Massive Main Event, and let's goto the ring for this great match."

WWE World Heavyweight Championship:

Batista © vs The Master

First out came the challenger, The Master. He made his way out to his trademark music and entrance still wearing the long black robe over him, covering his body and face. He climbed inside and slowly removed the robe to reveal an all black costume, and mask covering his face.

Next up came a huge pop for the World Heavyweight Champion Batista. He came out wearing the Belt and moved to each end of the stage area posing for the fans before he walked down a few steps and stopped, posing as fireworks went off behind him on the stage area. He then continued his walk down and climbed into the ring, he walked over and showed the title in the air to The Master who stood and looked at the Animal, not concerned with what was going on.

Batista took the early advantage, using his body strength and overpowering The Master on several occasions. The Master took some breathing time outside the ring, but Batista stayed inside knowing he was trying to play mind games but it wasn't working. Batista continued his onslaught on this unknown man, and he finally hit a powerbomb on The Master before he signalled to the fans the thumbs down, and he was ready to finish this match.

Suddenly, the lights went out for a moment, and the fans weren't happy with this, as they eventually came back on, and we found the Master stood up, in front of Batista as the referee was unconciouss over in a corner of the ring. Batista didn't waste any time though, as he kicked the Master in the gut and set him up, he then lifted him up and hit a powerful Batista Bomb on the challenger and then covered but there was no ref who was still out cold. Batista wasn't happy, but he turned to the crowd and smiled, he then moved his hand to his head and motioned that he was going to remove the mask of the Master to finally reveal his identity.

Batista got down and then started to rip at the mask covering this unkown individual, as finally he ripped the whole mask off and stood up clutching it in his hands. The Master covered his face as he made his way over to the corner trying to hide his identity. As Batista looked at the mask, and the fans looking trying to catch a glimpse of this man, they suddenly heard some laughter coming from him, as a crazy laughter suddenly started up, and the Master turned around as he sat there in the corner, looking up at Batista as he removed his arm from covering his face and the fans popped big time, as we saw.

DAMIEN!

Damien layed back into the turnbuckle, laughing at Batista, who couldn't understand what was going on, until from behind and sliding out from under the ring and inside ran another man. Wearing all black and a mask covering his face, identical to Damien, the Master was clutching a chair as he dropped it down in the ring. Batista turned from the sound and was met with a kick to the gut as he was then hit with a huge DDT on him as Batista crashed down hard landing on the chair and knocking him out. The Master covered and Damien rolled over the ref and woke him up, as he rolled him over to the pinfall by The Master and the ref slowly counted.

The hand moved down for the third time, with Damien stood on the outside smiling now at what was happening, as the hand hit the mat, and the bell sounded for the pinfall. Lillian stood up and announced the winner, and 'New' WWE World Heavyweight Champion, The Master. Damien climbed inside the ring as the Master stood up, and Damien lifted the Masters arm in victory.

Winners: The Master (New WWE World Heavyweight Champion)

MR: 78.2%

MQ: 70.8%

OR: 76.1%

JR: "BAH GAWD NO, THE MASTER HAS DONE IT, HE'S WON THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP, I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS, BATISTA HAS BEEN SCREWED TONIGHT, HE'S BEEN SCREWED BY THIS GROUP THE GATHERING, WHO IS THIS MASTER, WHO THE HELL ARE YOU!"

The show ended as we saw Damien and The Master celebrating in the ring, as The Master raised the title in the air as Damien smiled at the plan he had just seen work.

Overall Rating: 76.0%

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WWE Sunday Night Heat

Sunday 17th July 2005

TV Audience:  545,236 viewers (up by 227,847)

Overall Rating:  39.5%

Chris Masters def. James Hendrix (Submission with Masterlock).

MR:  32.3%

MQ:  52.0%

OR:  35.1%

Stacy Keibler def. Lana Star (Pinfall with Spinning Heel Kick)

MR:  39.8%

MQ:  26.2%

OR:  10.7%

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

MR:  70.6%

MQ:  67.4%

OR:  75.1%

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WWE Raw

Live from Ottawa, Canada

Monday 18th July 2005

Attendance: 4,586

TV Audience: 872,162 viewers (up by 43,831)

The show kicked off with moments from last week, footage aired of The Master winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Belt against Batista after Damien cost Batista the title. The credits then hit and we are Live.

JR: "Welcome everyone to Raw, we are coming to you live from Ottawa in Canada and we have a huge night for you planned."

Huge Match Tonight!

JR: "We have some huge matches tonight folks, and none more than our Main Event, Triple H will go one on one with the man who he hasn't beaten fairly inside the ring, Shelton Benjamin. Who can forget Shelton beating Triple H two weeks running when he first got drafted to Raw some time ago now, and tonight they will get it on again, and Triple H still has yet to announce what stipulation will be in this match."

OR: 57.4%

Tonight, It's Time To Take Out The Garbage!

As Evolution's theme played, out walked three of the members, Triple H, Ric Flair and Trish Stratus all in business suits, as they made there way down to the ring before climbing inside, Triple H throwing his water bottle into the crowd before climbing in, as Flair went and took hold of a mic and handed it over to the beautiful Trish Stratus.

Trish: "Before I hand this over to the Greatest Wrestler alive today, and soon to be World Heavyweight Champion for the Eleventh Time, I have a few choice words about what happened last week. You all saw someone get screwed last week, **pop thinking Batista**, you all saw an injustice in this very ring last week and I want to announce my thoughts on it. Last week, that tramp, that witch, Stacy Keibler screwed me over when she ran in and cost me my match against Victoria. **heat** Stacy, you don't wanna mess with me, because everyone knows that the Queen B is right here in this ring, and when you mess with a Bitch, you'll pay like one. So I suggest you get your little friends to help you, because when I get my hands on you, your little trance state your in won't be able to help you, neither will your so called Fiance, The Master, because I plan on taking you out, and then I'm gonna show your boyfriend just what he's missing in the bedroom."

Trish then hands the mic over to Triple H.

HHH: "Trish, everyone knows your the Queen Bitch around here, hell, why do you think we hired you for Evolution, your the greatest Women's Champion ever, so don't worry about that tramp at the moment, because we have got bigger plans, and first, will be getting you back that title you got screwed out of by Victoria. **heat** But as for tonight, you all came here to see some action, you all turned up because you knew the Greatest Wrestler Alive today will be in this very ring, Triple H. **HEAT** You see, last week I challenged that punk assed kid Shelton Benjamin to a match, and tonight, we are gonna get it on. But, what Shelton doesn't know is what type of match this will be. It could be, a Cage Match **pop**, it could be, a Hardcore Match **pop**, it could even be the most brutal match in the history of this business, A Hell In A Cell **POP** All you have to worry about Shelton is getting out of this stinking town **heat**, the sooner you run, the sooner you'll have a life to lead. Tonight, Shelton, I'm gonna show you just who I am, I am the Ten Times World Heavyweight Champion, I am the Greatest Wrestler Alive Today, and I am just what they say, I am the Cerebral Assasin. As for you, what's the best you have ever done? You won the Tag Team belts over on that 2nd rate show Smackdown **pop**, you've won the Intercontinental Championship, I suppose I should applaud you for that **HHH applaudes badly**. But you have never won the big one, you have never won the most prized possession in this industry today, You say it's all about the Benjamins, well tonight it's all about The Game, and The Game is ready to PLAY!"

**Chant starts up by fans, 'We Want Stevie' asking for Steven Richards**

HHH: "Can you believe this Naitch, these people are actually wanting that piece of garbage. I mean, do they know exactly how stupid he is? **Naitch shakes his head** Listen up people, Steven Richards is not here tonight, you see after last week's performance, and yes he may have beaten Rosey, and yes he may have been 'The Mountie', but he's not here tonight to come out for you, and do you know why? Because the dumb idiot went to the wrong place, We told him last week that this week Raw was coming from Ottawa, and what did he do? He went to a place called Otterworld and has been staying there all week waiting for everyone to turn up."

OR: 86.2%

Legends Challenge!

After Triple H finished, some music played to a nice pop from the fans, and out walked smartly dressed, William Regal holding a mic and standing at the top of the ramp.

Regal: "Well if it isn't the loser's once again appearing in the ring, I was sat backstage and I have to say, what a ghastly opening few minutes we have here, and I knew we needed some class which is why I came out here. **pop** I'm here because I believe I heard rightly backstage, that you Triple H have a match with Shelton Benjamin, and that the hussy also in that ring Trish Stratus **pop** also is looking for Stacy Keibler, but I never heard anything about that old man standing next to you, I believe he's your father Hunter because you always have your mouth stuck to his ass!" **POP**

Triple H is furious, but Flair is worse as he rips off his jacket to a nice pop from the fans and takes hold of the mic from Hunter.

Flair: "You listen here you British pompous git, you want a piece of me! You want a piece of the greatest champion so far?"

Regal: "Well if you would be so gratefull as to put your teeth back in first so I could understand a bloody word you are saying?" **POP**

Flair: "Listen up if you can understand English, if you want a piece of The Greatest World Champion you got it, tonight, me and you Regal, in this ring!"

Regal: "Ah, so as I understand it, I believe you have accepted my challenge? But only if your sure you have enough ass left after both Trish Stratus and Triple H have kissed it enough?"

Flair totally loses it and goes to climb out the ring but is held back by Hunter and Trish.

Regal: "Fine my dear boy, then I'll see you later on tonight in the ring. Oh, I have something that I'm sure you will understand."

William Regal then offers a two finger salute in the air at Evolution, who look fuming at this abusive salute to them.

Regal: "What's wrong, it's custom in England to stick two fingers up at your opponents, it represents Victory!"

Regal then goes on to keep putting his salute to Evolution as he smiles before he walks off leaving Evolution angry in the ring.

OR: 80.9%

AD BREAKS

6 Man Tag Team Match:

Rhyno, Robert Conway and Chris Jericho vs Maven, Simon Dean & Shawn Michaels

Thsi six man tag didn't last long as that, as Chris Jericho and Shawn Michaels got involved with each other and they took themselves out of the match as Jericho chased Shawn over the barrier and through the crowd disappearing backstage.

This left a Tag Team match as Rhyno was able to hit a Gore on Maven, before Conway got to hit a Whiplash on Simon Dean for the victory and celebrated with Rhyno.

Winners: Robert Conway

MR: 72.3%

MQ: 71.8%

OR: 78.0%

Taking Advantage?

Backstage we found Val Venis walking down the corridor as he stops, lifts up his two hands to represent a camera lens and looks through them down the corridor as we turn to see 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan's friend, Ameera standing there making a drink. Venis walks forward as he goes right up behind her. He goes to speak which shocks her as he is so close.

Val: "Hello, Lady!"

Ameera jumps as she turns and is met with Venis's face right up close to her.

Ameera: "Do you mind, move back you freak!"

Val: "My, My, what a sweet piece we have here. Listen, I am about to make another movie, in it I will play an Arab just like the legendary Valentino, and I am looking for my leading lady, and I think, seem's as you are dressed for the part **he looks at her Arabic Costume she is wearing**, I think you may be in with a shot, but of course, we have to have a screen test, and I'm sure you will be able to fill my requirements."

Val looks at Ameera and licks his thumb, smiling at her as she looks behind him and Venis realises someone is there. Val Venis turns around and sees 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan stood behind him as he turns to face him.

Hassan: "How dare you, how dare you come up to Ameera and talk about and even think of her in that way. Ameera is a Princess, she is the most precious thing I hold and what you have just done is unforgiveable. You have humiliated not only myself, but Ameera and you shall pay the price of your sacriliedge."

Hassan looks at Venis, and then he looks down at his feet and spits on them before he turns back up to Venis who is looking down at what just took place.

Venis then just snaps and hits Hassan who falls back a bit, but he is then taken back himself when from behind Ameera smashes a bottle over his head as Venis crashes to the floor as officials run in to break it up.

Ameera and Hassan are pushed away as they check on Venis clutching his head after the attack from behind by Ameera.

OR: 72.0%

Psyched?

Backstage in a locker room we found Christian preparing for his match coming up next as he gets ready before leaving the locker room and walking down the corridor.

OR: 77.4%

AD BREAKS

JR: "We're back, and 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan and Val Venis getting involved backstage moments go, but as you saw Christian is heading this way and he is set to go one on one with Chris Benoit."

Chris Benoit vs Christian

Benoit showed some great Technical ability and got close falls on Christian who was able to get out of each one. Benoit almost finished it though as he was able to take down Christian, but he couldn't just lock in the Crippler Crossface, as Christian was able to make it to the ropes in time. Chris Benoit got up and argued with the ref, and this allowed Christian to cheat as he rolled Benoit up from behind and held onto the ropes as the ref covered and hit the three count awarding the win to Christian.

Winners: Christian

MR: 79.1%

MQ: 88.0%

OR: 85.9%

A Saviour?

After the match, Christian climbed out the ring to go and take hold of a mic, when Edge suddenly came running down and slid in to attack Chris Benoit. Edge started a beat down on Benoit as Christian turned back to see what was happening in the ring. He looked angry with Edge coming out to steal his spotlight of a victory over Benoit, and he slid in before he grabbed Edge and pulled him off and shoved him away.

Edge turned around and looked back at Christian who was furious and started pointing at both Edge and himself about how he's stealing his spotlight. Edge just ignores him though and goes to try and attack Benoit again who is being attended by the referee. Only, Christian stopped him and shoved Edge back as he bounced back against the ropes and looked at Christian. Edge moved forward and went face to face with Christian as the fans popped over it. Edge then took a step back, as Christian slapped his own chest three times and kissed his fingers before pointing to his peep's in trademark fashion.

Edge had enough, as he slapped Christian across the face. The slap surrounded the arena, as the fans enjoying this Canadian show of testosterone. Christian held his face before he snapped and within a moment, he slapped Edge back right across his face. Suddenly officials came running down and jumped in the ring to break it up as Edge tried to get to Christian only for officials to block both their paths and Edge got pulled out the ring and taken up the ramp pointing up at Christian still stood in the ring being held back himself.

OR: 79.7%

Match Next?

A video aired next of earlier as 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan and Ameera attacked Val Venis as he tried to pick up Ameera. We then saw the match as it was announced that up next we would see both of them in action, Val Venis vs 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan.

OR: 50.0%

AD BREAKS

JR: "We are all set everyone, after what took place earlier tonight, Val Venis will go one on one with 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan after he stated that Val had looked at Ameera the wrong way."

Val Venis vs 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan w/ Ameera

Hassan picked up the victory in this match as he got good heat from the fans along with Ameera in his corner. Venis went up top for the Money Shot, but Ameera distracted the ref, and he flew off to be met with knees to the stomach by Hassan. Hassan then took advantage, getting Venis up on his feet and hitting an Inverted STO before covering for the victory and pinfall as the ref counted.

After the match, Ameera walked into the ring and lifted Hassan's hand in victory, before she whispered something into his ear as his eyes lit up and bulged out, as he moved over and put some more boots to a semi-conciouss Val Venis as Ameera distracted the referee from stopping him. Hassan then got down and set Venis up in a Camel Clutch as he pulled back on Venis's neck as he screamed out in pain before after a few moments he passed out. More officials ran down and eventually they gathered together and got Hassan to break the hold as Hassan and Ameera left together looking pleased with the violence they just did to Val Venis.

Winners: 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan

MR: 66.7%

MQ: 67.4%

OR: 66.8%

Champion's Arrival?

Backstage in the parking lot we saw a large black limo pull down the driveway and stop inside as the driver got out and walked around to open the door. Out stepped the Gathering, Kane, Stacy Keibler, Rosey & The Hurricane, and finally, Damien followed by The new World Heavyweight Champion The Master. They walked off into the arena as they prepared for tonight.

OR: 68.6%

JR: "Well, the Champion has arrived tonight and he looks happy along with his Gathering, but folks coming up right now, we have a classic match for you, William Regal at the top of the show challenged Legend Ric Flair to a match tonight, and we are all set for it, let's goto Lillian in the ring."

William Regal vs Ric Flair

Regal got a nice pop from the fans as he came out, followed by a big pop for Legend Ric Flair as he made his way down to the ring, getting the referee to open the ropes so he could climb through inside. The match eventually got underway as Regal took early advantage, and knocked Flair down on several occassions. Flair come back and used some dirty tricks to take over the match, using everything he could behind the ref's back including biting Regal in the ear.

The referee lost control after a while and the two eventually just broke loose on each other, Regal sending Flair to the ropes and hitting a big back drop. Regal got ready to finish the match off when out ran Trish Stratus, she came down and jumped up onto the ring apron distracting the referee and Regal who complained about it.

Regal turned as he got met with a poke of the fingers to the eyes, disabling his vision for a while as Flair got down on one knee and hit a low blow behind the ref's back. Trish saw what was happening and after Flair hit the move, she jumped down as the referee turned around with Flair getting ready as he grabbed Regal's foot and danced before finally locking in a Figure 4 Leglock on the British Superstar. William Regal tried holding out, but in the end it was too much as he finally tapped out, with the referee calling for the belt. Flair wouldn't let go at first though until the referee broke it up and Flair stood up to be congratulated by Trish Stratus raising his hand in victory. They then slowly made their way up the ramp as the ref checked on William Regal.

Winners: Ric Flair

MR: 73.5%

MQ: 62.0%

OR: 80.7%

AD BREAKS

JR: "Here we go everyone, the Main Event is set, Shelton Benjamin is looking to pick up another victory over Triple H, but just what type of match is he gonna choose, let's goto Lillian in the ring."

Triple H vs Shelton Benjamin

'Aint no stopping us now' started as out came Shelton Benjamin to a good pop from the fans, he made his way down to the ring and climbed inside awaiting the arrival of the Game. 'Its time to play the Game' started up and out walked Triple H holding a mic. He stood at the top of the ramp waiting for his music to end before he began to speak.

HHH: "Shelton, I told you that you were gonna get your ass beaten tonight, and thanks to Vince, I get to choose just what type of match we are gonna have, and I can think of nothing better, than taking out the garbage!"

Triple H disappeared backstage, until he came back pushing a large dumpster bin. He pushed it onto the stage area and left it there before he walked down to the ring, as Lillian indicated what the rules of this match were, which are throwing your opponent into the Dumpster and closing the lid on them.

WWE Dumpster Match:

The two fought inside the ring as the dumpster was left at the top of the stage area, awaiting it's victim. Shelton pulled off some good moves, and hit a splash in the corner on Triple H which stunned him, before hitting a T-Bone Supllex and covering, only for the ref to indicate he couldn't win that way. Shelton then pulled Triple H up, sending him to the ropes and clotheslining him to the outside before going out after him.

The small break gave Triple H an advantage as Shelton came in and Triple H took over, sending Shelton crashing into the steel steps hard. Triple H looked around at the fans, and picked Shelton up before crashing him back against the ring, his back connecting on the edge. Triple H then moved him back a few steps, and lifted him up for a supplex as Shelton crashed down hard on the steel ramp area.

Triple H made his way up the ramp to the dumpster, and he opened the lid. He then looked back down on Shelton who had got to his feet, and he ran at Triple H but he ducked and Shelton went over him crashing inside the dumpster. Triple H looked happy with this easy victory, and he moved to grab the lid and close it when Shelton's hand popped up and blocked him ending the match. Shelton jumped up and started to lay right hands to Triple H who staggered before Shelton grabbed him and dragged him inside the huge dumpster full of rubbish.

Some loud bangs were heard from inside as both men disappeared to the bottom, before after a moment, Shelton Benjamin popped up to the top and climbed outside. He looked as he saw Triple H's hand reach the top of the dumpster as he was starting to get to his feet. Shelton suddenly disappeared backstage, and after a moment he returned carrying a steel chair. Triple H was getting up as he looked out of the dumpster, looking dizzy at the beating when Shelton took a swing and the chair connected with Triple H's head as the sound echoed around the arena. Triple H collapsed backwards inside the dumpster, as Shelton dropped the chair and moved to take hold of the lid, as he turned it over and shut it, as the bell sounded and the referee lifted Shelton's arm in victory as he celebrated another victory over the ten times champion.

JR: "He's done it, Shelton Benjamin has once again beaten Triple H at his own game, bah gawd what will Triple H have to say about this now, he can't beat this kid."

Winners: Shelton Benjamin

MR: 93.4%

MQ: 68.2%

OR: 91.2%

A Visit To The Chairman?

Backstage we found Chris Jericho walking down the corridor looking angry with what happened in his match at the top of the show. He stopped outside Vince McMahon's door, knocked on it and walked inside closing it behind him. Maria then turned up and put her ear to the door to try and hear what was happening as after a few moments Chris Jericho opened the door and Maria jumped back as Jericho walked out closing the door behind him. Maria stopped him as she got set to ask him a question.

Maria: "Chris, we just saw you go in and come out of the Chairman's Vince McMahon's office, why?"

Jericho: "Why, you wanna know why? **maria nodds her head** I'm not gonna tell you why, all I will say is that next week I have something special for The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels, and that's something you won't want to miss. Now get out of my way!"

Jericho pushes the cameraman aside and walks off down the corridor as the camera sees him disappear around the corner.

OR: 88.1%

JR: "Well you heard it here folks, next week Chris Jericho has some suprise in store for Shawn Michaels, and it could be interesting next week. But it looks like we are gonna be joined out here now, **Gatherings music played** yes, it looks like we are gonna see the new World Heavyweight Champion, The Master."

The Master PLAN?

As we went back to the ring, the music hit in and the monk's chanting started up as the lights dimmed which could only mean one thing, as out walked The Gathering. Rosey & Hurricane led the way as behind walked Damien, and followed by Stacy Keibler arm in arm with her Fiance, The Master weaing a long black robe still as Stacy carried his World Heavyweight Championship over her shoulder. Behind them all covering the rear was Kane who kept an eye to make sure no one was gonna jump them. They walked down to the ring and climbed inside as Damien took hold of a mic and got ready to speak as the lights came back up as all members stood in the ring.

Damien: "Last week you saw a Master at work, you saw the future of this business when the man standing in this ring did something that fourteen other men couldn't do. He reached down and with all the power invested in him, he beat the World Heavyweight Champion, Batista **heat**. His time has come once more, and ever since I met him months ago, I promised him that he would reach the top of the ladder, he would reach the pinnacle that every Superstar in this company wants, and last week he did that when he was crowned the New World Heavyweight Champion. My friend, you have become what you wanted, when you came to me for help, you were at your lowest when I met you and I offered you my wisdom, my thoughts and the chance to seek revenge on those who had hurt you. Now, you have become a hunted man, a target has been placed on your back by all those who seek you out, but with me by your side, and with the Gathering surrounding us, we shall become unstoppable. **heat** No man, woman or child will be able to break the chain, and next week you will take the next step in fulfilling your dream, next week you and your bride shall be married Live here on this stage, and the world shall see A Marriage Made In Hell!"

JR: "Next week folks, we're gonna have a wedding, I don't believe what I am hearing."

The Master smiled along with Stacy as they celebrated with a hug in the center of the ring. Damien then continued his speech.

Damien: "But tonight, my friend, we shall celebrate what you have become, since your arrival in this company, you have shown that you will not be beaten down, that your power grows every day and I have made something to show my support for you, but you also helping me seek revenge on my father, I bring to you, THE MASTER'S TRIBUTE!"

OR: 68.6%

The Tribute?

A video aired next over the titantron, as we saw a Tribute video play dedicated to the Master and what he had done since he made an impact several months ago in the WWE. From his first appearance recruiting Hurricane & Rosey and almost burning Regal and Tajiri alive as they were placed on symbols above a burning ring below, to The Master and Kane destroying Linda McMahon inside her own home, as Vince watched on helpess, to the Master's victory over Vince McMahon at WWE Survivor, and finally showing his crowning glory, winning the World Heavyweight Championship last week by beating Batista.

OR: 68.6%

The Return?

After the video finished, The Master moved over and thanked Damien for what had been shown. He got down on his knees and worshipped the Lord of Darkness, when suddenly the titantron came back on showing the parking lot.

A car screeched down the driveway and stopped, as out stepped the former World Heavyweight Champion, Batista looking angry. He took off his jacket and threw it in the back of the car as the fans popped for his arrival, and he made his way towards the arena entrance slamming his way through the doors and walking down the corridor towards the stage area.

JR: "BATISTA IS HERE, BATISTA IS HERE LIVE ON RAW, YOU HAD BETTER RUN MASTER, YOU HAD BETTER GET THE HELL OUT OF DODGE BECAUSE YOU ARE ABOUT TO PAY FOR YOUR SINS."

OR: 68.6%

AD BREAKS

The Final Chapter Of Mystery Revealed?

The Master and Damien looked shocked in the ring, as Batista's music hit and he appeared on the stage area coming from behind the curtain. He slowly made his way down the ramp as Damien instructed his followers to go and take care of business.

Hurricane rushed out and ran up the ramp but he was met with a huge punch which stunned him, and then Batista picked him up and press slammed him back behind him on the steel ramp as Hurricane rolled away in agony.

Rosey then got out the ring and went up the ramp, only Batista once again took control and clotheslined him as he ran towards Batista. Batista then picked him up and threw him direct into the crowd barrier as he crashed hard and held his back in agony.

Damien instructed the last obstacle for Batista, as Kane climbed out the ring. Batista stood firm though as Kane walked up the ramp and met him. They went face to face before they started trading punches, with Kane taking the early advantage. Kane staggered Batista back up the ramp as the fans started a Batista Chant as Kane and Batista made it back to the top of the ramp. Kane grabbed Batista and went to throw him into the stage area where the screens were, only Batista blocked it, and reversed sending Kane crashing into the stage equipment. Kane staggered as he turned around and Batista kicked him in the gut. He then set him up, as he grabbed Kane and lifted him up and smashed him down hard on top of the ramp area as Batista hit a perfect Batista Bomb on Kane who was knocked out by this vicious blow.

Batista then looked down on the two remaining people in the ring, as Stacy Keibler was stood outside, next to Lillian Garcia for safety by now. He slowly walked down the ramp again as Damien told The Master to stay in the ring, and he climbed outside and stood outside the ring at the bottom of the ramp. Batista stopped at the bottom as Damien stood in his way, and the fans popping wondering what was gonna happen. Damien stood looking at Batista, and then he raised his hands in prayer motion but Batista had other plans. He took hold of Damien by the throat to a huge pop from the fans, and he picked him up and chokeslammed him outside the ring. The Master looked on in terror as all the Gathering were layed unconciouss or in pain going up the ramp and at the top leaving him alone with the Animal.

JR: "BAH GAWD, BATISTA, THE ANIMAL HAS DESTROYED EVERYONE BUT ONE MEMBER, THE MASTER, NOW IT'S TIME, IT'S TIME FOR PAYBACK YOU SON OF A BITCH."

Batista moved around to the steps, and then he climbed up them and through the ropes keeping an eye on The Master making sure he didn't attack while he wasn't looking. Batista stood in the ring looking at the man who last week beat him for the World Heavyweight Championship. The Master took hold of the belt and lifted it in the air, teasing the Animal who didn't like what he was seeing. Batista looked around at the audience, but this gave the Master the moment he needed as he ran forward with the belt. Unfortunately for him, Batista knew what he was gonna do as he ducked down and grabbed The Master as he ran in and hit a huge powerbomb on The Master in the center of the ring as he dropped the belt to the floor.

Batista started to go crazy, as he moved to the ropes and started shaking them violently, he then turned and gave a thumbs down to the Master who was barely staggering to his feet. The fans were going crazy as Batista got set, as he lifted The Master up and hit a huge Batista Bomb in the middle of the ring as he crashed down hard.

Batista had all the Gathering down and out as he looked up at the carnage of destruction he had caused. He then turned to look down at The Master, beaten and in pain as he moved over and took hold of him. He then took hold of the mask and ripped it off the Master's face, as he dropped back down to the floor. The fans looked as they awaited the moment thousands of people were wanting to know since his arrival, just who is The Master?

The Master crouched on the floor, struggling to come to terms with his beating he just took as he staggered up, his hands covering his face, realising he had been unmasked. Batista stood looking at the mask clutched in his right hand at the side of his body before looking at this deranged individual and just who he was. The hands slowly moved away from the face as the place popped big time and Batista stood in a shocked state at just who was stood in the same ring as him as Jr was left stunned in his reaction.

JR: "BAH GAWD, IT CAN'T BE, HE CAN'T BE THE MASTER, THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING! HE'S BACK!"

There stood, looking face to face with a stunned Batista was none other than, RANDY ORTON! Orton looked at his former friend, as he smiled with a weird grin at what he had done before out of nothing he moved and in one swift move he hit a R-K-O on Batista who crashed down to the mat. Orton jumped to his feet, as he looked down on Batista laying semi-unconciouss in the ring, as the crowd were going wild. Orton made his way towards the ropes, as he picked up the World Heavyweight Championship belt and looked down on his prized possession. He then climbed outside through the ropes as Stacy Keibler came around and supported her Fiance. They slowly walked around the ring and towards the ramp as Orton picked up Damien who was slowly getting back to his feet as they made their way up the ring where Hurriane, Rosey and Kane were just getting to their feet and awaiting their group to join them. They all stopped at the top of the ramp, as Randy Orton looked down on Batista who was just getting back to reality after taking the RKO and looked up to see Orton smiling down on him, grinning with those piercing eyes looking almost directly through him as Batista still in a state of shock at unable to believe the Master was Randy Orton all along. Orton stood in front of the Gathering, as he dropped down to his knees, and raised the hands at the side of his body in a prayer like state as Damien stood behind smiling and Stacy Keibler lifting the belt Orton held high in the air. Kane, Hurricane and Rosey looking down on Batista and smiling at the way they had fooled everyone at who the Master was.

JR: "Someone tell me I'm dreaming, because I can't believe what I just saw, The Master has finally been revealed, and bah gawd it's Randy Orton. All this time we thought he had been gone, and he was here, taking us all for a fool, and destroying everything in his path. Batista can't believe what he's seeing, and what will happen next week, why Randy did you do this, why Randy WHY!!"

The show ended with the image of The Gathering at the top of the ramp, Orton on his knees praying, Stacy holding the title belt high and the rest smiling down at Batista who couldn't believe his eyes.

OR: 68.6%

Overall Rating: 63.5%

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WWE Sunday Night Heat

Sunday 24th July 2005

TV Audience:  522,502 viewers (down by 22,734)

Overall Rating:  63.6%

Chris Masters def. Christy Hemme (Submission with Masterlock as Christy Introduced Masters as ring announcer but Masters got Christy in Lock and left her unonciouss after he thought she was making fun of him).

MR:  46.2%

MQ:  49.8%

OR:  26.9%

Non Title Match:

Ameera w/ Hassan def. Victoria (Pinfall after Hassan interfered and hit Inverted STO on Victoria)

MR:  62.0%

MQ:  50.8%

OR:  59.9%

Kane def. Tyson Tomko (Pinfall with Chokeslam)

MR:  66.1%

MQ:  69.0%

OR:  74.8%

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**WARNING**

Just a little warning for anyone reading this episode of Raw. They are 2 parts in this diary, which some may consider unsuitable. Therefore, I am putting this wanrning before hand that some may not want to read or jump over the 2 parts.

One is Hassan's speech, please note that I am not writing my own beliefs, or anything like that, but it is written in part of Hassan's Gimmick he has. There is a mention in hints of the tragedy of 9/11 and I know it is a very emotional time still and hope anyone does not find this offensive.

The other is The Wedding From Hell itself. The wedding I have written is not based on a marriage through God, but through the Devil's version. Some may find this unsuitable with any beliefs they have or anything else.

I will state that I apologise for anyone who finds anything in this episode, or my diary offensive in any form or way, I did not intend to upset anyone, or plan on causing any reactions to it, I am just writing a diary (although slightly dark in content at times), which I find interesting to read.

Thanks and please don't bash me for anything written, that is why this warning has been given.

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WWE Raw

Live from Utah

Monday 25th July 2005

Attendance: 3,326

TV Audience: 796,456 viewers (down by 54,714)

The show kicked off with the closing scenes of last week's show. Batista destroying all members of the Gathering until he gets his hands on The Master, and umasks him to reveal none other than Randy Orton who hits an RKO on Batista. The clip ends as we see Batista look up at the Gathering stood at the top of the ramp, Orton kneeling down praying as Jim Ross's voice echoes out screaming Randy Orton's name. The credits then hit and we are Live from Utah, the camera scans the audience as we see some signs including "Don't do it Stacy", and "Orton Rules!". We are then joined in commentary from our regular host, Jim Ross.

JR: "Welcome everyone to Raw, we are coming to you live from Utah after what has been a unbelievable week here in the WWE. As you saw at the top of tonight's show, last week, the Master finally got revealed by the man he beat two weeks ago, Batista. The Master, the man who went through Vince McMahon, who destroyed Linda McMahon, and the man who is now known to be Randy Orton. Folks, we still can't believe he is back, all this time, all the while people were wondering just where Orton had gone, we saw months ago after Wrestlemania 21, he just got up and walked out after being beaten by The Undertaker. He said he had to search for who he was, he went off and that was the last we heard of him, but bah gawd it wasn't. He played us for a fool, he tricked us, and last week he returned as the World Heavyweight Champion."

Black Wedding Tonight!

JR: "And it's not over, we heard last week that Damien announced this week live on Raw, The Master, now known to be Randy Orton will finally take his bride Stacy Keibler down the aisle and will marry her Live tonight on Raw. If your listening Stacy, then I ask you, I beg of you to get away from this occult group, you are much better than these people and you deserve better. **The countdown hit on the titantron, music played** Well it looks like we will no longer be waiting to hear from this man, Chris Jericho."

OR: 52.2%

The Highlight Reel!

The pyros exploded on the countdown and out walked Chris Jericho posing with his back to the fans before he turned and walked down the aisle. He casually made his way to the bottom of the ramp and walked up the steps before doing his trademark entrance outside the ropes before climbing inside the ring. He looked at the set of his show before he took hold of a mic on the stool inside getting ready to speak.

Jericho: "Welcome to , RAW IS JERICHO! **POP** And last week, you saw me go into Vince McMahon's office, but what you didn't see was why I went in there, and that's because this is all hush hush, it's something I wanted to keep until this week, I wanted to announce to the whole world on my Highlight Reel the plan I have for facing Shawn Michaels **heat**. For two weeks that piece of trash has screwed me over, just like he has screwed all of you Jerichoholics for years. We all know how he now says he found God, how he found Religion and all that crap, but I wanna know is, is he prepared to live upto that belief? That's right, you see Shawn I don't believe you've got it in you anymore, your not the Number #1 guy around here, you never were and that's why I'm asking you to come out here, on the number #1 show in Broadcasting history, the Highlight Reel. So Shawn, I know your backstage, I know your watching one of the monitors and I'm asking you to come out here, man to man, face to face, no screwjobs like you always do **pop**, no set ups, because I have something to ask you, and I'm sure you'll be interested in this."

Jericho moves to the ropes and waits, but nothing happens.

Jericho: "Come on Shawn, you hit me twice in one night with your Sweet Chin Music, and your afraid to come out here and face up to the man who's gonna beat your ass soon?"

Suddenly the crowd gave a mixed reaction as the music hit, 'Im a Sexy Boy' started up and out walked Shawn Michaels. He walked down the ramp and climbed inside posing for the fans on the way. He slowly climbed through the ropes making sure he wasn't gonna be jumped by Jericho who stood over in the other corner allowing him inside. Jericho told him to pick up the mic on the other stool in the ring as he got ready to speak once more.

Jericho: "Now then Shawn, first unlike you, I want to thank you for coming out here tonight, and I'm sure your wondering what I have been planning, why I visited Vince last week."

Shawn: "The thought had crossed my mind yes, but either way, let's just get this over with, you see I have some ladies backstage wanting a piece of the Showstopper!"

Jericho: "Ladies eh, I suppose it's a move up the from the guys you always hang around with Shawn **pop**. Anyway, let's get back to why I called you out, you see two week's ago you attacked me, you knocked me out twice in one night, that's not an easy thing to live with Shawn, especially in my home country, it's been on my mind for the past two weeks, and I thought, I need to get some revenge in some way, I need to do something that no one else has ever done with you. I'm offering you Shawn a chance, a chance to prove to the World that who you say you are, the Showstopper, the Heartbreak Kid, the son of God. Ok, the last one isn't you but who cares, I don't and these people don't give a crap about how you found religion either. So I thought, what can I do to you, what can I do to make you suffer the humiliation I suffered two weeks ago in Canada, what can I do to show the world that your nothing more than a fake, a has been just like your former partner told you not long ago, and two things sprang to my mind. One, and this is one of the best ideas I have had, is, wait for it Shawn, **pauses**, Shawn Michaels vs Chris Jericho, one on one, and the loser, which will be you of course, will have no choice, but to Retire from the squared circle. That's right Shawn, I'm talking about me and you, in a Retirement Match. No going back, no returns for the old HBK legend, the end, finished, no longer able to hit any Sweet Chin Music. What you say to that?"

JR: "Bah Gawd, Jericho has challenged Shawn to a Retirement Match."

Shawn: "I say, it's a great idea, hell, I aint' afraid of leaving, I've been the best on this show for over 10 years and I plan on being around for much longer, so if you wanna face me, you wanna risk your career, your pathetic little shows you put on here, then I say let's get it on!" **POP**

Jericho: "Wow, you actually wanna do this Shawn, I mean think about it? You'll no longer be able to come out and do your stupid ass Jesus impression on the ramp, you'll no longer be able to go flying off the top rope hitting that elbow onto your opponents, and you'll no longer be able to hit any Sweet Chin Music in your life, your willing to give all that up?"

Shawn: "Yes I am Chris, because I know, and all these people know that the Heartbreak Kid is here to stay, and there's no chance in me losing this match. But the question should be reversed back to you now, are you willing to sacrifice it all, to give up coming down to this ring and talking rubbish every week, to stop going around moaning to people how you were the only Undisputed Champion in the company? Are you willing to risk losing all your Jerichoholics on one night, one match in which there's a chance, and a good one I must say, that you will lose, well Chris, are you ready to give all that up!"

Jericho doesn't believe the reply Shawn gave him, as he looks down at the floor and at his Jerichoholics in the crowd before he quickly turns back to Shawn holding the mic next to his mouth and replies.

Jericho: "Your damn right I am **POP** Because I will do everything it takes to take you out Shawn, I'm gonna rid this company of you and your stupid ass once and for all. You had better start praying because your gonna need God on your side when we step in this ring for this match!"

Shawn: "Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere."

Jericho backs off as he moved to the ropes and climbs outside walking back up the ramp until he stops, and turns around to look back down at Shawn still stood in the ring.

Jericho: "Oh Shawn, I almost forgot something else, next week we are gonna sign that contract and make this match official. But there is one more thing I have for you, as a matter of fact, it's so good that I think I'll keep it as a surprise for next week. I promise you, you will not want to miss my second huge announcement Shawn, see you around!"

Jericho drops the mic and walks off up the ramp leaving Shawn to wonder what he was going on about as we headed to our first break for the evening.

OR: 87.2%

AD BREAKS

JR: "We're back everyone, and before the break we heard Chris Jericho challenge Shawn Michaels to a retirement match, not only has Shawn accepted but he has promised to win, and Jericho has also announced next week we will have the contract signing and that he has another clause in this match which he will announce, I wonder what that will be, but folks we are gonna kick tonight off with a singles match as Robert Conway goes on this run he's been on and takes on Maven."

Robert Conway vs Maven

Robert Conway continued his streak and picked up a good victory over Maven. Conway moved out the way as Maven went up high and finished him off with a Whiplash for the cover and three count for victory.

Winners: Robert Conway

MR: 71.9%

MQ: 73.8%

OR: 79.8%

Match Making!

Vince McMahon is stood in his office when in walks Triple H looking furious after being beaten last week on Raw by Shelton Benjamin.

HHH: "Vince, I am getting sick of this, last week I got the opportunity to finally take out that punk ass kid and your incompetent referees, your useless employees screwed me when they allowed Shelton to hit me with a steel chair. That was no Hardcore match Vince, it was a Dumpster match. Shelton should have been disqualified for what he did. And now, now I hear from Naitch that you have put me in a Tag Team match tonight against him, what the hell is wrong with you?"

Vince: "Triple H, I have punished the referee for what he did last week, but his decision is final and I can't change that no matter how much I want, and I'm afraid it will go down as a victory for Shelton Benjamin once more over you **POP**. As for the match tonight, yes you will be in action, and you will be teaming up with your buddy Ric Flair **whoooo** and the two of you will be going up against Shelton Benjamin, and William Regal **pop**. This is your chance Hunter, your chance to prove to everyone including me that you can beat Shelton in the ring."

HHH: "I'll beat him alright, and after I have beaten him, I'm gonna finish him off so he won't be appearing on Raw anymore!"

Triple H walks out the room angrily slamming the door behind him as Vince shakes his head.

OR: 81.4%

JR: "Tonight folks, William Regal and Shelton Benjamin will face Triple H and Ric Flair, but it look's like Muhammad Hassan is coming out here now."

Unbeaten 'Great' Challenge!

Back we went to the ring, as music started and the fans gave some great heat once again as out walked 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan and his Manager/Friend, Ameera. They stood at the top of the ramp and looked around at some American flags waved in the audience. Hassan then turned his head and spat on the floor to the side of him before they made their way down the ramp and into the ring, Hassan stopping outside to pray in his trademark entrance before joining Ameera. Ameera took hold of a mic and got ready to introduce the 'Great' one at her side.

Ameera: "You should all be standing when you are greeted with such Greatness, you should all be worshipping the man that stands in this ring **heat**. This man, this 'Greatness' that you see before your eyes has come here to this place of greed, this town that no one cares about **HEAT**, he has come here so you could listen to his words. Now listen to the words and wisdom of the Greatest Unbeaten man on Raw, the 'Great' Muhammad Hassan." **HEAT**

Ameera hands the mic over to Hassan who is getting real heat from the fans as USA chants start up and upset him. He looks around at the audience before he goes to speak.

Hassan: "When you hear my music, when you see I am around, you should get down on your knees and worship a True Living Legend standing here. **Heat** This attitude is typical of America today, you have no respect, you have no conciense of the hurt and damage your nation is doing to other countries. You do not care about the innocent people being killed around the world as long as all of you are ok living in this filthy rich country, a country made rich on people like me, a country that steals our oil, our money for your own self pleasures. This United that represents this country, the name for which it is built upon is only that, it is United for people only living in this country. You do not want outsiders coming here and showing you that we are better than you, **heat** you do not want foreignors to come to this nation and prove to you all that we love the world unlike you American's, that we care about Justice for everyone. **heat** Justice, that is something that I have not heard in this company, where is the justice in me being held down by all you Americans for something I didn't do, I saw the horrors of that day, I wept when you wept, I felt the pain inside for what happened that day several years ago, and yet I have been made to suffer by you all. I am an Arab-American, I was born in this country, and up until that day, that tragic day when so many innocent lives were lost, I was treated as an American. But you all turned on me, every one of you looked at me different, when I walked down the street you crossed the road, when I walked into a shop, people left thinking I was there to harm you, this is not Justice, this is Discrimination. Discrimination against one man, one man who has done nothing but tried to show you the error of your ways, to make you realise that we are not all the same. Since I debuted in this company, I have been pushed down, I have been disrespected by everyone I meet, and that includes everyone backstage, from the referee's to even Vince McMahon himself. I have been here for a long time it seems, yet, I have still not been given a chance, I have never been given a chance to show the world that I am a leader, I am a True Champion. I am unbeaten on Raw, the only man who so far no one has been able to pin cleanly, and yet, no one has challenged me, no champion on this show dare risk their belt against the one man that you all fear. So tonight, I, 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan are calling out any Champion to challenge you to a match, anyone who is not scared to lose their belt to someone as Great as me!"

Hassan waited along with Ameera as some music kicked in, 'Im not a lady to be messed with' and out walked the WWE Women's Champion Victoria. She stopped at the top of the ramp with her title belt around her waist holding a mic.

Hassan: "A woman, is this the best the company can do, is send out a woman to take me on?"

Victoria: "I'm not out here for you, I'm here for that trollop at your side **pop as Hassan looks furious and Ameera takes the mic off him** Last night on Heat, you beat me, you and your little Arabian friend there, and tonight, I want a piece of you both."

Ameera: "How dare you come out here and ridicule and upset the 'Great' Muhammad Hassan. Last night you got what you deserved, you lost the match because you are not aligned with 'Greatness', you are not with someone who protects them when they come to harm. You challenge us to a match tonight, then we shall accept your match, because we are unbeatable as a team, and you are just a woman who has no one to help back you up!"

Victoria: "That isn't so actually, I have a Tag Team Partner, I found someone to be with me tonight, someone who will help me beat the two of you back from where you came."

As Victoria dropped the mic, the music hit, 'Join The Revolution!' and out walked to some new music, Matt Hardy wearing his newly won Intercontinental Championship belt. The two then made their way down the ramp to the ring to a good pop from the fans as a referee rushed down to join them as we headed to a break.

OR: 72.6%

AD BREAKS

JR: "We are back and the match is all set, Muhammad Hassan with Ameera will face the Women's Champion Victoria and Intercontinental Champion Matt Hardy in mixed tag team action now."

Mixed Tag Team Match:

Victoria / Matt Hardy vs 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan / Ameera

Victoria and Matt worked well, and Matt worked over Hassan well until Ameera got tagged in which brought in Victoria as the ref demanded the change. Victoria took control on Ameera and whipped her around the ring with vicious shots on the return.

As Matt reached out for the tag on Victoria who by now had been knocked down to the mat by Ameera, Hassan jumped in which brought in Matt Hardy as the ref went to stop Hardy. This allowed Hassan to get in and they double teamed Victoria before Hassan hit for the 2nd time on Victoria, an Inverted STO before Hardy jumped in and chased after Hassan as he slid out the ring and chased up the ramp. Ameera covered Victoria and the ref counted not seeing the interference and Ameera picked up the victory over Victoria before Matt came running back down.

Ameera got out the ring quickly as Matt checked in on Victoria, with Hassan now standing back on the ramp and was soon joined by Ameera, before he did his trademark prayer with Hardy looking on in anger.

Winners: 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan / Ameera

MR: 70.3%

MQ: 62.0%

OR: 69.5%

Arrivals of the Bride & Groom!

JR: "Folks, earlier on tonight before the show started we saw the arrival of the groom tonight, The Master, Randy Orton along with what he calls the Lord of Darkness, Damien **Footage aired of them arriving in a black limo as they stepped out and walked into the corridor backstage**. They arrived earlier, and just moments ago we saw the arrival of the bride, Stacy Keibler. **Footage aired next indicating moments ago in the corner, as another large black Limo pulled up, and out stepped Kane, Hurricane and Rosey before out stepped the bride Stacy Keibler wearing a long black robe covering her with the hood down.** Folks, later tonight we shall bear witness to these two people, Randy Orton and Stacy Keibler as they head down the aisle in a Wedding From Hell."

OR: 69.6%

Tonight, Partners, Tomorrow, Who Knows?

Elsewhere backstage we caught up with Christian and the man he saved last week from the hands of Edge, Chris Benoit getting ready for their match next. Benoit stopped Christian as he was about to leave the room.

Benoit: "Listen up Christian, what you did last week, I'm grateful for that, but I want you to know, after our tag match next, it's a whole different ball game. You want revenge on Edge, well so do I, and I'm telling you, because of what you did last week and also because your a fellow Canadian, that I won't stop at nothing to get my hands on him, do we understand each other?"

Christian: "Yeah, we understand each other, but just for the records, I want you to know, as a fellow Canadian, and someone who wants a piece of Edge, that If you get in my way, then you will have to pay the price as well, because this one is going out to all my peep's out there tonight!" **Christian taps his chest three times**

Benoit and Christian get in a small staredown before they both then leave the room and make their way down the corridor for their tag match up next.

OR: 81.6%

AD BREAKS

JR: "Last week Christian thought Edge was stealing his spotlight, well tonight Chris Benoit and Christian team up and they will be facing Edge and Gene Snitsky in tag team action."

Tag Team Match:

Chris Benoit / Christian vs Edge / Gene Snitsky

Edge and Benoit went at it first and Benoit dominated until Snitsky jumped in and took control as the big man in the ring. Some quick tags kept Snitksy and Edge in control until Benoit moved out the way from an Edge spear as he hit the ringpost hard and collapsed back, allowing Benoit to make the tag to Christian as Edge just made it to Snitsky to tag.

Christian jumped in, ducked Snitsky's clothesline and knocked Edge off the ring apron before coming back and attacking Snitsky. The ending came shortly after as Christian was able to set Snitsky up and hit a Un-Prettier on Snitsky before covering and picking up the victory. Edge started to attack Benoit on the outside until Christian ran out and chased him off, as both Benoit and Christian climbed back in the ring looking up at Edge.

Christian was about to climb out the ring when Benoit pulled him back and the fans popped thinking something was gonna happen, but Benoit put his hand out as Christian looked around the audience and eventually put his out as they shook hands before Christian walked off leaving Benoit in the ring.

Winners: Christian / Chris Benoit

MR: 78.0%

MQ: 77.0%

OR: 84.2%

Last Week's High's & Low's!

A video aired next showing William Regal tapping out to Ric Flair in the ring after Flair had hit a low blow on him before locking in a Figure 4 Leglock. It was then followed by Shelton Benjamin beating Triple H in a dumpster match by closing the lid on him after knocking him out with a chair shot.

OR: 58.1%

JR: "Last week, Ric Flair made William Regal tap out, but only thanks to some outside interference from Trish Stratus, while Shelton Benjamin picked up another win against Triple H in a Dumpster match, tonight these four men will be in Tag Team action, let's goto the ring."

Tag Team Match:

Triple H / Ric Flair vs William Regal / Shelton Benjamin

Triple H and Flair came out to a mixed reaction, before Shelton and Regal came out to a good pop from the fans. The match got under way with Flair and Benjamin kicking it off.

After a while Regal was in the ring with Triple H as he fought back and sent Triple H over the top into a backdrop, before Flair ran to be met with the same. This got Shelton involved who ran in and clotheslined Triple H over the top rope and out before he climbed out after him leaving Regal and Flair in the ring.

Outside the ring Triple H turned Benjamin around and whipped him into the steel steps, before he crashed him face first into the ring post. Triple H then went under the ring and took out his trusty sledgehammer, as he climbed back in the ring. Regal was setting up to hit Flair when Triple H came from behind and smashed the hammer against Regal's back who collapsed in agony. The referee called for the bell as he disqualified Triple H for the use of an illegal weapon.

Triple H didn't care though as he waited as Shelton made his way into the ring and turned to be met by a smash to the face from Triple H's sledgehammer sending him down as he rolled over a few times before the camera caught a close up of his face and revealed a nasty cut on his forehead.

Flair got to his feet and started to beat up Regal and Shelton some more as Triple H threw the ref out the ring, and took hold of a mic.

HHH: "I told you Shelton, you don't piss off the Game, Triple H. I warned you to get out of town before and you never listened, well now, you are gonna pay the price."

Triple H dropped the mic as he went over and brought the hammer down into Shelton's ribs as he screamed out in pain before officials came running down and into the ring. They pulled back Triple H and Flair who eventually got out of the ring and made their way up the ramp as medics checked on the two injured men in the ring.

Winners: William Regal / Shelton Benjamin (Via DQ)

MR: 77.4%

MQ: 71.6%

OR: 78.9%

Marriage Next!

After the match, another video aired this time showing moments of the Gathering in action and The Master (Orton) winning the Title two weeks ago before being unmasked last week and hitting an RKO on Batista. It showed The Master and Stacy Keibler together, and announced that the wedding from hell would be up next.

OR: 49.6%

AD BREAKS

JR: "We have just had our final break, and we are all set for what some fans have been waiting for, they used to know him as The Master, but last week we all saw just who this man is, and tonight, none other than Randy Orton will wed his bride Stacy Keibler Live on Raw. Folks, we apologise for anything you hear over the next half an hour during this ceremony, we will tell you that this is not a usual priest we have been told to expect, but someone who is associated with the dark forces that seem to surround the Gathering. Here they come, let's go and find out what is gonna happen."

Wedding From Hell!

The Gathering's music started, and out walked Damien and the Groom, The Master (Randy Orton) weaing a long black robe, covering his face. They made their way down the ramp and climbed into the ring as The Master stood in the center, the music still playing and slowly removed the hood from covering his face to reveal it was still Randy Orton. Damien then handed a mic over to Orton as the music died down.

Orton: "Two weeks ago, I took the World Heavyweight Championship **heat**, Last week, Batista took my Identity **pop**, but this week, I shall finally take my Bride **heat**. The world is the stage from which the Gathering is the puppeteers, we pull the strings that make your life what it is, we can make you laugh, and cry and we can destroy your lives in simple movement, just like we have done to Batista. I still remember the times we had together Dave, when we were part of Evolution, when Triple H ran both of our lives, and I still recall the moment it all changed for me. The moment when I first won that World Heavyweight Championship Belt, the moment when I was high on your shoulders, being paraded around for the world to see their new and youngest ever champion. But then, you made your choice Batista, you did what Triple H wanted you to do, the turn of the hands, the thumbs up turned to thumbs down by Hunter and you dropped me, you set in the motion what I have become today. That moment, that one single moment brought me here where I stand right now, here, standing as the World Heavyweight Champion once again, and at your expense. You paid the price for your decision Batista, you may no longer be involved with Evolution, but you are still an enemy of the Master, and as The Master I have gained power, Hunger, the strength to once again take the heights, to stand above you all and look down on you as your champion. Thanks to this man, Damien, **Heat**, this man who showed me the way forward, he showed me what I was missing, what I needed to get back to where I once was. That fateful day, April 4th 2005, the day the Legend Killer finally died, was the day that the Master was born. After I left that night, when I lost to that man known only as The Undertaker **POP**, I trawled the pubs and clubs, looking for pity, looking to drown my sorrows, knowing I was a nobody once again. The sound of that crowd cheering for Taker still echoed through my mind, and yet, I felt numb, numb from the pain that I was going through, the times I had given my all and these mere mortals, these so called fans didn't appreciate what I gave **heat**, and it was on that fatefull night, that night when my life almost came to an end for me, that I found hope, I found a way back, a mission in my life to reach down and take what I once held so dear to myself. This man showed me the path, not to the light, but to the Darkness, he showed me more power than any of you could imagine, and he showed me the way I could make an impact back in this company. Together, we helped each other to fulfill our destiny, for Damien, to seek revenge on the man who had him committed, who had his life thrown away like a paper bag, the man you know as Mr McMahon **POP**. For myself, it was to gain revenge on those who had pushed me down, those people who had caused me to crash and burn, and in the end we helped each other to reach our goals. Vince still does not want to know his part in our mission, for he is the missing piece of the puzzle from which we shall finally show the World what we have become. For myself, I have finally found what I was looking for, the Championship is once again in my possession and no one, not Batista, not Triple H, NO ONE, will take that away from me ever again! **heat** But tonight, you have all come here to see a Wedding, a sacred marriage between two people who love each other. Tonight, I am proud to bring to you, The Gathering's Wedding From Hell!"

The Master moved the mic and put it in the corner as the wedding theme hit, and Damien and The Master stood in the ring awaiting the bride to be. Out first walked Kane, in a suit which made a change of look for him, as behind him walked the bride, Stacy Keibler, wearing a long black gown covering her whole body, as they made their way down the steps as Hurricane and Rosey, both in suits as well, came from behind Stacy covering the rear entrance for any sudden attacks.

They got down to the ring as Stacy walked the steps and Damien opened the ropes for her to climb through as she made her way over to the middle and took The Master's hand as they stood. From sat outside walked in a priest, as he climbed through the ropes and stood in front of a mic placed there ready to start the marriage, Kane, standing inside the ring along with Damien, as Hurricane and Rosey waited outside.

Priest: "Dearly Beloved, we are gathered together here in the sign of The Devil – and in the face of this company – to join together this man and this woman in Unholy matrimony. Into this Unholy estate these two persons present now come to be joined. If any person can show just cause why they may not be joined together – let them speak now or forever hold their peace."

The fans waited but no response as they looked around hoping someone would come out to ruin once again another WWE Wedding. Instead, the priest carried on his words.

Priest: "Through marriage, The Master and Stacy Keibler make a commitment together to face their disappointments – embrace their dreams – realize their hopes – and accept each other’s failures. The Master and Stacy Keibler will promise one another to aspire to these ideals throughout their lives together – through mutual understanding – openness – and sensitivity to each other. Do you The Master take Stacy Keibler to be your wife – to live together after The Devil's ordinance – in the Unholy estate of matrimony? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health or until you don't require her services any more, for richer, for poorer, for worse, in sadness and in joy, to cherish and continually bestow upon her your heart’s deepest devotion, forsaking all others unless you grow weary of her, keep yourself only unto her as long as you both shall live, or you dispose of her at your own will?"

Master: "I DO!"

Priest: "Do you Stacy Keibler take The Master to be your husband – to live together after The Devil's ordinance – in the Unholy estate of matrimony? Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or for worse, in sadness and in joy, to cherish and continually bestow upon him your heart’s deepest devotion, forsaking all others who shall stand in your way, keep yourself only unto him as long as you both shall live."

JR: "Say No Stacy, JUST SAY YOU DON'T."

Stacy: "I DO!"

Priest: "Please exchange your rings!"

Both The Master and Stacy place their ring on the other one's finger as they finished and looked back at the Priest.

Priest: "May you always share with each other the gifts of hate – be one in heart and in mind if you both have any – may you always create a home together that puts in your hearts – love – generosity and hateness towards others who want to hurt you all.

In as much as The Master and Stacy Keibler have consented together in marriage before this company of friends and family and have pledged their faith in the Darkness – and declared their unity by giving and receiving a ring – are now joined.

You have pronounced yourselves husband and wife.

What – therefore – The Devil has joined together – let no man put asunder.

And so, by the power vested in me and the Almighty Lord of Darkness himself the Devil, I now pronounce you man and wife – and may your worst days be hurtful and be long upon the earth.

You may now kiss the bride!"

JR: "Damn you Orton, damn you for doing this to someone like Stacy, your sick that's what you are, and I hope you suffer for this."

OR: 72.4%

Title Shot - Rematch!

As The Master looked on at his new found bride, Stacy Keibler. He moved in to kiss her as the fans suddenly popped big time as music hit around the arena.

JR: "Bah Gawd, Here's the former champion, HERE COMES BATISTA."

From the top of the stage area out walked Batista. He stood there looking around at the fans and down at the Gathering stood waiting as The Master looked furious at being disturbed during his final moments of his wedding.

Orton: "How dare you come out here and interupt me and my wife in our unholy marriage ceremony."

Batista: "Listen up Randy, I don't give a crap about your marriage, I didn't come out here to stop it, which is why I waited until now to show myself here. For all I care you could marry that bitch standing by your side Damien **pop**. I am here because I have spoken to Vince, and he has promised me that I did have in my contract a clause which meant I got a rematch for that belt. **POP as the Master looks unhappy at this announcement**!"

Orton: "You had your chance Dave, you blew it just like you blew everything you have ever had. Your are worth nothing now, you are nothing without this title, and I don't care if it's Vince, or the King of England, you don't get a title shot until you have proved your worth it."

Batista: "Your right, I do need to show I am worth a rematch, which is why I had Vince draw up a little plan, you see, next week, I am gonna be going up against one of you, I don't really care who it is, but when I've finished with them, then I'll make an example out of another member of your little Addams Family group, and I'll do it again and again until I have gone through every damn member you have, and then, I will finally get my hands on you Randy, and when I do, that belt, that World Heavyweight Championship will be coming back where it belongs, around my waist. You used to call yourself the Legend Killer, well I finally plan on burying you for GOOD!"

The fans popped as Batista's music played and Damien and The Master spoke in the ring as they looked up at Batista before he made his way backstage as we ended the program on a shot of the Gathering stood in the ring looking worried at the announcement of Batista.

JR: "YES, NEXT WEEK FOLKS, BATISTA WILL FACE ONE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GATHERING, BAH GAWD WHAT A WEDDING, AND NEXT WEEK WE MAY HAVE A MASSACRE ON OUR HANDS!"

OR: 74.6%

Overall Rating: 61.5%

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WWE Sunday Night Heat

Sunday 31st July 2005

TV Audience:  541,866 viewers (up by 19,364)

Overall Rating:  46.0%

Chris Masters def. James Hendrix (Submission with Masterlock)

MR:  33.8%

MQ:  55.2%

OR:  39.4%

Sylvain Grenier def. Marty Jannetty (Pinfall with roll up and hold of tights)

MR:  54.6%

MQ:  56.3%

OR:  55.5%

'The Great' Muhammad Hassan def. Val Venis (Submission with Camel Clutch)

MR:  68.6%

MQ:  65.2%

OR:  67.2%

Chris Jericho def. The Hurricane (Pinfall after Lionsault)

MR:  77.0%

MQ:  70.1%

OR:  78.3%

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WWE Raw

Live from Wyoming

Monday 1st August 2005

Attendance: 1,920

TV Audience: 839,186 viewers (up by 42,730)

The show kicked off with the closing scenes of last week's show. Batista came out as The Master and Stacy Keibler got married, and said that this week he would challenge a member of the Gathering to a match, and if he won, he would continue in his fightback to regain his World Heavyweight Championsip. We then started the opening credits and theme and we are Live at Raw.

JR: "Welcome everyone to Raw, we are coming to you live from Wyoming with another great edition of Monday Night Raw. Folks, what a night we have planned for you."

In Store Tonight!

JR: "Last week, Chris Jericho challenged Shawn Michaels to a Retirement Match, well this week we will be seeing the contract signing of this and Jericho had promised another huge surprise for tonight **Video shows the contract signing promo between them tonight**, Also, Batista will go up against one member of the Gathering tonight and if he wins, he will continue in his quest to regain the belt that the Master now known as Randy Orton holds *Footage shows Batista against mystery opponent tonight**. And speaking of Orton, he and Kane will be defending their titles against Rhyno and Tajiri tonight **Footage shows match promo**. And finally, Victoria will be defending her Women's Championship against 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan's friend and Manager, Ameera tonight **Footage shows match up tonight**. **Christian's theme then hits the arena** But it looks like we are gonna be joined first of all by the Peep's Champion, Christian."

OR: 63.0%

Tag Turmoil!

As the music played, out walked to a nice pop from the fans, Christian. He casually made his way down to the ring and climbed inside as he moved to the turnbuckles and posed for the fans, hitting his chest three times and kissing his fingers, pointing to all his Peeps in the audience tonight. He then climbed down and moved over to take hold of a mic.

Christian: "Finally, The Peep's Champion is here **pop** I've come out here because of one reason, Edge **heat**. There's no hiding we haven't got on lately, hell you used to be my tag team partner years ago and now look at you? While you have gone downhill, I've gone further and further to reach the top baby. **pop** For the last couple of week's Edge has been getting in my face, into my business, and now I guess it's time to put an end to what you have started. So I am out here to challenge you to a match. **POP** I wanna show my Peep's that I am the real deal, that I should be the one who has the 'Money In The Bank contract' that you hold, and that I am the man who should be challenging for the World Heavyweight Championship. I've been through them all in my time, the Steel Cage, the TLC matches **POP**, and yet, I have never had a chance to win that Championship and the time has come for your Peep's Champion to take that final step in making that possible. And to do that, I need to deal with some unfinished business, and that's you Edge. In four weeks time I have been told we are gonna have a special Raw take place, well on that night I want to face you in a singles match to prove not only to myself, because I know how good I am, but to prove to everyone watching just who was the man who kept our tag team together, who was the man who helped us win all those Tag Belts."

OR: 83.9%

Reaction!

As Christian spoke, the words hit around the arena "You think you know me!" and the music hit followed by the smoke appearing at the top of the ramp and out walked Edge carrying his Money in the Bank briefcase. He posed at the top of the ramp for a moment before he walked down and climbed in the ring, moved to the turnbuckle and climbed to pose for the fans holding his briefcase before he stepped down and took hold of a mic.

Edge: "Let me get this straight, your saying your the reason Edge and Christian was so good?"

Christian: "That's right!"

Edge: "What are you thinking, I was carrying you all that time we were together, why do you think I picked up so many injuries. I was the main attraction in that team, not you. Hell, if you were the top guy then why did it read, 'EDGE' and Christian, heh?"

Christian: "The reason it had your name first, is because you had your head up your own ass **POP** so much that you was the one who needed all the attention, while I held back and kept quiet making sure the Peep's really knew who was the real man!"

Edge: "That's funny Christian, what about since then eh? What have you done? You won the World Tag Team belts twice with another partner, well guess what, I have won it THREE TIMES with someone else, You've won the Intercontinental Championship three times, well what a surprise, I have won that belt FOUR TIMES, can you believe that, no matter how many times you win something Christian, I can actually do better than you at it. And now you want the World Heavyweight Championship, well stand in line because in that briefcase I have a signed contract, a contract which says I can take on the Champion at that time, any place, any where, any time. You, you have to earn your shot, so don't come out here expecting these idiot's to support your little fantasy Christian coz it won't work."

The Fans start chanting 'Edge Sucks' as Christian smiles.

Christian: "It doesn't matter how many times you have won the other belts Edge, the fact of the matter is, when the time comes, I will be the man who captures the World Heavyweight Championship next, and you know what I say about that, YOU CAN BANK ON IT!"

Edge goes mad and runs his hand through his long hair as he looks at Christian.

Edge: "You want a match in four weeks, then let's get it on. **POP** Let's show these people just who is the best Christian, let's show them which of us is the man who carried the other all this time, and let's show them which Canadian is the best in the world!"

OR: 72.3%

Best Canadian!

As Edge finished speaking, the fans popped big time as out walked to his theme, Chris Benoit dressed in his wrestling gear ready for action. He made his way down to the ring and climbed inside. He walked over and went face to face with Edge as neither man backed away, he then went over and went face to face with Christian, both staring each other down before Benoit took hold of Christian's mic.

Benoit: "Best Canadian? BEST CANADIAN, hell, while you two maybe Canadians, you aren't the best. If you don't remember, I won that World Heavyweight Championship last year at Wrestlemania 20, on the biggest stage of them all, beating not one, but two of the greatest superstars in this company, Triple H and Shawn Michaels. So don't come out here acting like you both are the best when neither of you have made Triple H TAP OUT! **POP** As for you Christian, I told you last week, don't get in my way and we'll be ok, but as for you Edge, me and you have some unfinished business right now. **POP** Why wait until later when we can get it on right here, right now."

Edge: "Whoa, wait a minute Chris, I'm not ready for action just yet, I didn't come out here to fight you, I came out here to accept Christian's challenge. Now why don't you just walk back up that ramp before I make you suffer some more pain like i have been doing to you!"

As Edge finished, the fans popped again as the theme hit, 'No Chance In Hell' and out walked to the top of the ramp, Vince McMahon clutching onto a mic.

Vince: "Christian, Edge, your request to have a match in four weeks time is granted, in four weeks it will be Christian vs Edge, and to make matters more interesting, that match, you EDGE will be putting your 'Money in the Bank' contract on the line. **POP** That's right, whoever wins that match will get a shot at the World Heavyweight Champion anywhere between then and April, any time, any place they choose. **Edge goes furious at this announcement**. But I do agree with one man tonight, and that is you Chris Benoit, I think it's about time we saw some action right here, RIGHT NOW. So Edge, get ready because you and Benoit are getting it on right this very minute, now get me a damn referee out here!"

A referee runs out and down the ramp as Vince walks backstage and Christian smiles at Edge who is still in anger at this announcment and almost rips his hair out as Benoit get's ready for the match.

JR: "Folks, we'll be right back with our first match, Chris Benoit taking on Edge, right after this time out!."

OR: 64.8%

AD BREAKS

JR: "We are back and all set for our opening match, what a way to kick the show off."

Chris Benoit vs Edge

These two canadians gave a great performance in the ring, with Benoit dominating for most of the match while Christian stood outside the ring looking on. It all came down to one moment, as the ref took a bump and Edge was able to get to his briefcase as Benoit went up on the turnbuckle. Benoit flew off with a diving headbutt, only to smash into the briefcase hiding under Edge's body. Edge then threw it back in the corner and rolled Benoit up for the pinfall as the ref woke up.

Edge then got his arm raised by the ref as the winner, as he looked on at Christian stood outside the ring. Edge then turned his attention back to Benoit as he attacked him with kicks to the body. Christian jumped up onto the apron, as Edge stopped and looked on, when suddeny Christian stopped, and jumped back off as he made his way up the ramp looking back down on Edge who started assaulting Benoit more. Edge moved over to grab his briefcase once again as Benoit staggered to his feet only as he turned he took a shot to the head knocking him down and out. Edge smiled at this brutal attack and turned to look up at Christian who just stared back, not helping the man he helped two weeks ago.

Winners: Edge

MR: 77.2%

MQ: 79.8%

OR: 73.7%

Batista Wants The Belt!

Backstage after the match, we find Maria standing by with Batista who tonight will face a member of the Gathering.

Maria: "Batista, tonight you get to go up against one member of the Gathering, you still don't know who it is yet, are you prepared for anyone?"

Batista: "Maria, I was born prepared, you know it doesn't matter if it's Hurricane, Rosey or even that big red freak Kane, tonight, I will get my hands on one member of the Gathering, and then, I will get my hands on another, and I will continue until I finally get my hands on that piece of crap, The World Heavyweight Champion, Randy Orton."

Maria: "What happens if you don't make it past the first challenge put in your way?"

Batista turns his head and looks down on Maria almost in disgust at the mention of him losing tonight.

Batista: "Listen up, if, and I mean IF, by some miracle that I do lose tonight, then it won't be through any fault of my own. I am here for business, and my business is take care of Randy Orton."

Batista walks off when suddenly he is jumped from behind and a steel chair is smashed against the back of Batista who goes down on all fours. Another chair shot is then hit to the head of Batista who collapses on the floor with Maria screaming out in the background. The camera turns as we see Tyson Tomko stood above holding the chair, before he drops it to the floor and rubs down his pointed beard with a smile as we goto a video.

OR: 70.6%

Women's Championship Tonight!

A video was aired next advertising tonight's Women's Championship match between the holder Victoria and challenger, Ameera. Footage airs of the past couple of weeks of Hassan interfering in the match and hitting Victoria with an Inverted STO which allowed Ameera to pick up two victories over her.

OR: 69.6%

JR: "Here we go everyone, Batista will face one of the Gathering and if he wins, he gets a shot at another member and will carry on until he has beaten them all and finally gets his chance at facing the Master once again!."

World Heavyweight Challenge:

Batista vs Rosey

Batista took on Rosey in his first challenge in regaining his World Heavyweight Championship once more. Batista looked beaten still after the assault by Tomko and he showed up again during the match. Tomko helped double team on Batista in the ring as the ref called for the DQ on Rosey for outside interference. Tyson Tomko caught Batista with a vicious kick to the face from an irish whip to the ropes as Batista layed out in the middle of the ring and we headed to a break.

Winners: Batista

MR: 70.6%

MQ: 70.4%

OR: 78.1%

AD BREAKS

Just Call The Problem Solver!

After the match we return from the break and see something that took place during the adverts, with Batista laying out in the middle of the ring, we went backstage where we found The Master (Randy Orton), looking at the tv screen of the action that just took place. He laughs as he turns to where stood is Tyson Tomko.

Master: "My friend, you have just helped me from defending against one of my main threats for the World Heavyweight Championship. Your reward is worth every dollar, and The Gathering thanks you for your services tonight!"

The Master hands over an envelope filled with cash to Tyson who takes hold of it, as he smiles and looks back at The Master.

Tyson: "It was my pleasure, and remember, any time you have a Problem, just call the Problem Solver, and it will go away!"

Tyson walks off leaving The Master to look back at the TV monitor and Batista being checked over by officials.

Kane then makes his entrance as he walks into the room holding one half of the World Tag Team Championship belts, as The Master takes hold of his, and is joined by Stacy Keibler as they make their way out the room.

OR: 76.8%

JR: "Damn that Randy Orton, he hired Tyson Tomko, the Problem Solver to try and take out Batista and we understand Batista has been taken to the local hospital for tests after he was knocked clean out during the final moments of that match. But he still won, and next week if he can still make it he will face another member of the Gathering. But folks, we are gonna go live to Lillian in the ring where Gene Snitsky is waiting for his opponent tonight, a man who has been on a good run as of late, Robert Conway."

Robert Conway vs Gene Snitsky

Robert Conway picked up the win in this match as Snitsky dominated for most of the match using his strength until Conway started to outwit him, and eventually rolled Snitsky up from behind and was able to get a clean pinfall on Gene Snitsky who was furious with the ref after the match while Conway celebrated another victory on his way up the ramp.

Winners: Robert Conway

MR: 74.0%

MQ: 75.6%

OR: 79.4%

Tag Team Championship Next!

A video was aired next advertising the World Tag Team belts on the line between holders Kane and The Master vs Rhyno and Tajiri.

OR: 54.7%

JR: "The World Tag Team Championship Belts up later tonight, but it look's like the Coach is set for something, let's go to the ring and see what he has to say tonight!."

The Coach's Corner!

As we returned to the ring we found the Coach standing by holding a mic, as the screen played the Coach's Corner video on the titantron.

Coach: "It's time once again for the Number #1 Talk show in Prime Time TV folks. I'm your host, Jonathan Coachman, and this is the Coach's Corner. Every now and again I like to come out here and talk to someone who is making the headlines in this company, and tonight, well tonight I have a guest that has been doing that with his stupid look, dressing up as past superstars and acting like he's someone else. So let me introduce to you, in which I guess I have to, Steven Richards."

As Coach waited for Steven Richards to come down, some music started with the following words, 'Hello Maggots' and out walked dressed in full combat gear, with a moustache, sunglasses, hat and carrying a stick under his arm walked out Steven Richards dressed as none other than Sgt Slaughter as Coach looked shocked at this ridicule he felt on his show. Steven made his way down to the ring stopping and saluting some of the fans on his way. He then climbed in and stood to attention waiting for Coach to speak who was still dumbfounded at what he was doing on his show.

Coach: "What the hell are you doing, I called you out here to talk about your impact lately on Raw, and you come out here as, well, dressed like a buffoon. Look at you, of all the people you could have become, you come out dressed like that idiot, let me tell you something son, the war is over!"

Steven Richards took hold of a mic from Lillian as he got ready to speak.

Steven: "Evening Maggots, when Sgt Slaughter enters the room then you should all be standing to attention, and that means you Coach. **Coach stops and looks at Steven with one of his 'your kidding me' faces he pulls off so well** ATTENTION!"

Coach suddenly stands to attention for a moment, then he realises what he's doing as the fans give a nice pop to it.

Coach: "Wait a minute, your not the real Sgt. Slaughter, and therefore I don't have to do anything you say. Now I suggest you take off that stupid ass moustache, them ridiculous sunglasses, and that pathetic hat. Oh, and while your at it, you can take off that mask, no wait, that's your real face!" **Coach starts laughing at this**

Steven Richards face frowns at this comment as he takes the whip from under his arm and snaps it against Coach's arm. Coach screams out as he gets hit, and Steven continues with some more shots at Coach who starts running around the ring to get away from being hit anymore. Coach then jumps out the ring as Steven stops and stands inside the ring as he pulls out a whistle and starts to whistle at Coach.

Coach: "What the hell do you think your doing, you are on my show, this is The Coach's Corner, not some two bit piece of garbage your used to, now I suggest you calm down and stop attacking the host, ME!"

Coach then slowly makes his way back in the ring as Steven stands to attention once again.

Coach: "Now then, let's get back to business. People wanna know, just like me, what kind of stupid person came up with this idea of you coming out dressed as someone else? I mean come on, you look like an idiot, who told you to come out as Sgt Slaughter?"

Coach moves a mic to Steven's mouth, but he just whistles.

Coach: "You know what, this isn't worth being on this great talk show, you look like an idiot, you are an idiot and if the shoe fits, you wear it, now get out of my ring so I can bring out someone who is worthy of being on my show."

Coach turns his back on Steven who looks angry and he attacks him from behind knocking him down. He picked Coach up and whips him to the ropes as he comes back and Steven whips him with the belt in the gut as he bends over, before he takes a shot to his back and collapses on the ground. Steven Richards then got down and set him up as he locked in a Camel Clutch on Coach who screamed out in pain and it didn't take long until Coach passed out through it as Steven eventually let go and got to his feet to a nice pop from the fans.

Steven Richards dressed still as Slaughter then looked down on Coach laying there and saluted him once again before he climbed out the ring and walked up the ramp to a good pop.

OR: 75.3%

AD BREAKS

JR: "Well The Coach was helped backstage during our time out, and it's time for the World Tag Team Belts on the line now, as Kane and The Master will defend against Rhyno and Tajiri!."

World Tag Team Championship:

Kane / The Master © vs Rhyno / Tajiri

Kane and The Master succesfully defended their titles against Rhyno and Tajiri. The Master took a beating at first until Kane was able to get in and clean house as he destroyed both men at the same time. In the end he grabbed both Rhyno and Tajiri with a chokehold, and lifted both up, slamming them down with a chokeslam at the same time. Kane then covered Rhyno for the pinfall as they celebrated in the ring with the ref helping both losing members up the ramp.

Winners: Kane / The Master

MR: 70.6%

MQ: 70.4%

OR: 78.1%

The Mistress!

As Kane and The Master celebrated in the ring, Stacy Keibler climbed in holding a mic as she got ready to speak still wearing her long black robe.

Stacy: "Tonight, The Gathering stand in this ring still Leaders of this company, still Champions, and soon, the Gathering will grow stronger. For tonight, I am challenging you, Trish Stratus, to a match in four weeks time. I remember what you did to me not long ago, and I shall get my vengeance upon you. That time in between will give you plenty of time to say your goodbyes to your friends, and to seek peace with the Lord as we prepare to tear your soul apart. For I am the Mistress of Darkness, and with my Husband, the Master, we shall prove to the world, that we are the most dominate couple on Raw in HISTORY!"

Stacy raised her hands as the lights started to dim and The Master and Kane smiled at Stacy's power in the member of the group.

OR: 63.2%

Heartbreak Ready For Surprise!

Backstage we find Maria once again standing by with one of the men to sign the contract tonight, Shawn Michaels.

Maria: "Shawn, soon we are gonna see you get into the ring and sign away for your part in a Retirement Match, after you have had a week to think about this, are you still ready to sign away your future?"

Shawn: "I am ready alright, I have done more in this business than any other superstar, I'm Shawn Michaels, The Showstopper, I'm ready for anyone who wants to take a shot at me. So if Jericho wants to come in, and try and scare me by offering to face me in a Retirement Match, then so be it, I'm not scared of losing, but I do know this, I will not go down without a fight!"

Maria: "What about the other thing, the special surprise Chris Jericho has in store for you also tonight?"

Shawn: "Oh yes, who could forget the big surprise, well what more could he have, I mean, he's done the biggest by challenging me to a Retirement Match, they don't come much bigger than that. But if he want's to pull surprises, then I have one of my own, when I get that band set up, then Jericho will meet the biggest surprise of his life, ONCE AGAIN!"

Shawn walks off as Maria stands looking confused at what he just said.

OR: 90.1%

JR: "It looks like Shawn is ready for his Contract Signing later tonight, but what a Main Event we have here, Victoria will be defending her championship against Ameera who has beaten her for the last two times thanks to help from 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan!"

Women's Championship:

Ameera w/ Hassan vs Victoria ©

Ameera came out with Hassan to some great heat before Victoria came out wearing the Women's Championship to a nice pop from the fans. The match kicked off with Ameera starting off well, dominating Victoria with some nice moves.

Victoria started to come back though as Hassan lost it on the outside and tried to rally Ameera back into control but it wasn't working. Victoria got Christy whipped to the ropes and returned but ducked Victoria's clothesline as she ran forward, and took out the referee.

Victoria checked on the ref as Ameera came running back, but Victoria saw it coming and turned to knock her down once more in the match. She then picked her up and set her up as she hit a Widow's Peak on Ameera which connected and covered but the ref wasn't back to full strength yet. 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan jumped into the ring and caught Victoria from behind as he set her up and hit for the third match running on Victoria, an Inverted STO.

Victoria was down and out, as Hassan pulled Ameera over the top, slid out the ring and ran around to wake the ref up as the fans were gaving loud heat on what was taking place. The ref's hand came down, one, two, THREE! It was over, as Hassan celebrated by running around and grabbing the belt off Lillian Garcia and sliding into the ring, he picked up Ameera and celebrated with her as he handed the belt over to her as she was delighted with the victory.

Lillian: "Ladies and Gentleman, the winner, and NEW Women's Champion, AMEERA!."

Suddenly from the top of the ramp came running out Intercontinental Champion Matt Hardy to a good pop from the fans. He stopped half way and called back for someone as out ran another referee and he ran down to accompany Matt into the ring as the other ref got called over and they discussed what just took place.

Outside the ring Ameera was celebrating with Hassan posing for the fans not seeing what was going on until they turned around and saw them talking in the ring. One of the ref's then went over and talked to Lillian who made an announcement.

Lillian: "Ladies and Gentleman, I have been informed by the referee that since Ameera received outside help in the form of Muhammad Hassan, then Ameera has been disqualified from this match, and the winner, AND STILL WOMEN'S CHAMPION, VICTORIA!."

Hassan and Ameera stood in shock at this as they shouted at the ref who walked around and snatched the belt off Ameera and slid in the ring to go and give it back to Victoria who was being helped to her feet by Matt Hardy. Hassan and Ameera were shouting and screaming at the referee over this injustice they felt against them as they stormed off up the ramp unhappy with what had taken place.

Winners: Victoria (via DQ)

MR: 64.5%

MQ: 55.6%

OR: 66.0%

Contract Signing Next!

A video aired showing moments from last week, we see Chris Jericho challenge Shawn Michaels to a Retirement Match which is accepted, and that this week, they will sign the contracts, and Jericho has a bigger surprise for Shawn.

OR: 59.0%

AD BREAKS

JR: "Here we go, a match that will be spectacular to watch is about to be made official, and Vince McMahon himself is in the ring to make sure it all runs smoothly."

Contract & A Big Surprise!

We return to find a table placed in the ring and two chairs. Also stood in the ring is none other than Chairman, Vince McMahon.

Vince: "Ladies and Gentleman, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the contract signing between two unique individuals, one man is an Icon in this company, he has changed the way sports entertainment happened, and the other man is the only Undisputed World Champion on Raw. So let me introduce to you, the man known as the Heartbreak Kid, SHAWN MICHAELS!"

Shawn's music hit as he walks out to a nice pop from the fans as he stops several steps down, and drops to his knees doing his trademark Jesus impression as the pyros go off behind him and he jumps back up, making his way down to the bottom of the ring and climbs inside. He then poses in the ring as Vince stands waiting and then he goes and shakes Vince's hand before he tells him to take a seat. He goes over and instead, balances himself on the turnbuckle.

Vince: "And now welcome the challenger, Chris Jericho!"

The countdown began and hit the pyros on cue before we saw Chris Jericho posing with his back to the camera as he turned and walked down the ramp, stopping and showing his muscles to the fans before he did his trademark entrance outside the ring ropes and climbed through. He walked over and shook hands with Vince before going and sitting down in one of the chairs, putting his feet up on the desk.

Vince: "Now then, both of you last week agreed to a match to take place between yourself Chris Jericho and you, Shawn Michaels. The rules in which are that the loser of this match will no longer be able to wrestle again. The contract is ready, and Shawn, if you would be the first to sign the papers."

Shawn bounces off the turnbuckle where he was balancing his body off the ring, and walks over to look down on the contract. He then took hold of a pen and went to sign the contract when Jericho stopped him as he began to speak.

Jericho: "Whoa, whoa, whoa Shawn. Before you put pen to paper and sign away, I want you to think of something, I want you to think of what you are giving away, think about it Shawn, after this match you will no longer be able to wrestle. You will no longer be able to hear these fans boo you like you deserve, and you will no longer be referred to as the Heartbreak Kid, in fact, you'll probably be known after as 'The Man Who Quit'. Are you ready for that Shawn, are you ready to give it all away on one match?"

Shawn Michaels just signed away on the contract and dropped the pen on the paper before he looked up at Jericho. He then moved away and took hold of a mic before he sat back in the chair looking at Jericho, waiting for him to now step up.

Vince: "Now Shawn has signed the contract, if you Chris would be so kind as to put your signature on the paper."

Chris Jericho moved to the contract and looked to make sure Shawn's signature was on it, before he picked up the pen. Just as he was about to sign, Shawn started to speak which stopped him.

HBK: "Chris, Chris, Chris, let me also tell you, that are you absolutely sure you want to meet me in the ring, you want to put your career, not that it's worth much anyway, on the line, knowing that you won't be able to go around anymore bragging about how your the only Undisputed Champion in the company? Are you willing out of all this, are you ready to be called, 'The Rat Faced Bastard Who Lost To Shawn Michaels'. **POP** Are you Chris, think of your fans, oh wait, you don't have any do you, that's right. You go and sign that contract Chris, because I promise you, it will be the last match you will ever see in your life!"

Jericho was fuming, as he signed his name on the contract. He threw the pen and contract back down on the table as Vince moved in to check it over.

Vince: "It is official, Shawn Michaels will face Chris Jericho in a Retirement Match." **POP**

Jericho: "Are you happy now Shawn eh? Are you ready to be a loser like you have been all your life. Your nothing Shawn, just like you have always been, you screwed these fans, you screwed Canada, and you just screwed yourself Shawn. Shawn, this will be a wonderful moment to go down in history for all my Jerichoholics, the day when you finally get shut up once and for all. The day you will get down on your knees and eventually, KISS MY ASS! **Shawn stands up as he looks at Jericho as Shawn tosses the table over on it's side collapsing against the ropes. Vince steps in between them and pulls Jericho away** Come on Shawn, what you waiting for eh? You feel it Shawn, you feel them goosebumps all over your body, can you feel that clock counting down the hours you have left in this ring, just like the pityful amount of time it takes you to please your wife. She should be with a real man, someone like me Shawn, a self proclaimed King of the World, not some Joker. And you know what, that's exactly what she said to me the other night when we laid there in bed together!"

Upon hearing that, Shawn dropped his head looking down on the ground before he looked away, and suddenly out of nothing he struck. His right foot swinging up and connecting with some Sweet Chin Music.

Unfortunately, Shawn didn't have time to stop as he connected with Vince McMahon as Jericho ducked out the way and rolled out the ring. Vince took it on the chin as he collapsed backwards onto the ring mat out cold. Shawn looked down on an unconciouss Vince, before he looked at Chris Jericho who had made his way around the side and started to walk up the ramp. Shawn continued his staredown with Jericho who had finally reached the top of the ramp, as he stood there looking down on Shawn and the body of Vince laying motionless in the ring.

JR: "Bah Gawd, Shawn has just knocked out the Boss, Vince McMahon by accident, look at Jericho he is loving this!."

Jericho: "Well done Shawn, well done on knocking out our boss. For your next trick are you gonna get down on your knees and kiss your own ***? **pop** Oh Shawn, that little surprise I had for you, it's something I maybe should have told you about before you signed your life away. You see, this Retirement Match between us, it will take place in four week's time Shawn, on a very special edition of Raw, and coming from guess where, that's right Shawn, LIVE from your home State of Texas. I am gonna do to you what you have done to us Canadians all your life, I'm gonna screw you in your home town Shawn, and then, I'm gonna have a laugh about it with all my friends. But that wasn't the only surprise Shawn, because I have one more, something you obviously didn't notice on that contract you signed. In four week's time, it will be Live from Texas, Shawn Michaels vs Chris Jericho, and whoever loses will have to hang up their boots forever, but you know what the kickback is Shawn? You know what's so special even more about this match? It's that this match will be one of the best ever, because I am gonna humiliate you in your home for SIXTY MINUTES, that's right, me and you Shawn, A SIXTY MINUTE IRONMAN RETIREMENT MATCH! **POP** Enjoy the next four weeks Shawn, because after that match, you'll never be welcome here AGAIN!"

Jericho smiles as he drops the mic to the ground and stares down Shawn who is stood in shock at this huge announement as we had our final words from Jim Ross as we closed the programme.

Lillian: "BAH GAWD, 60 MINUTES, 60 MINUTES OF PURE HELL FOR SHAWN MICHAELS, BAH GAWD WHAT IS GONNA HAPPEN NEXT WEEK!."

OR: 81.3%

Overall Rating: 60.3%