WWE Raw 2005: The New Era

[writeeagle]

This is cool.

I'll admit, I only skimmed, but what I saw ... I liked.

I like that you're doing something that I think few diary writers do anymore: enjoy your game and book how you want to book.

It's funny too. Some parts I see as completely realistic (the Snitsky push, for one), and some parts are way far fetched (cancelling all PPVs, and pushing some random guy called "The Master"). But, it's all good.

I'm intrigued by the Hassan/Ameera angle. I find Molly Holly as an odd choice, but she's a solid worker. Although where this goes next is very predictable, IMO ...

[goodieuk]

Thanks jfazoli000 for comments. I am booking shows and storylines I like, more than what others may, and just hope people enjoy them.

I try to make the show as realistic as possible if I can (eg. way wrestlers talk and sound), throwing in some unusual moments and maybe controversial parts if possible (eg. Hassan's promos and a future one to be done on the Raw special at the end of the month). As for cancelling the PPV's, unfortunately I find hard writing full PPV shows, ie. full matches, so cancelled them and just do one now and again when I feel I can do it, or do a special Raw episode, this also helps push Raw more as top matches on it. As I say, if you can't do it (eg write full matches), then don't, so even wrestlers I find hard writing in their style of speech and way they act, I let go or if possible try and change their gimmick to something I might be able to pull off.

As for Hassan/Ameera, well I love the character of Hassan and thought wwe screwed up letting him go so easily, so I wanted to keep him going and give him a big push. With Molly (aka Ameera now), I didn't really have any plans for her, and then thought she may be able to pull off an Arab-American style gimmick coming out in similar costume with Hassan as his new Manager/Friend, which pushes her more and I think it does work from what I have done. I have tried getting Hassan away from the 'Racial' angle and towards the new 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan type angle, although still comments about way he is treated in his speeches and very hard to take it away fully as that is what he is about.

As for pushing some random guy called 'The Master', if you had read a few weeks ago you will have found out who 'The Master' really is, and why he got such a push, this explains it all I believe.

I agree some parts are very predictable maybe in the diary, as you stated, but so is wwe at times, but hopefully people enjoy it anyway.

There is a bit more controversy coming soon (good or bad, real and or unrealistic, who knows but are shows I enjoy writing and creating), as you will see at the Raw Special I have wrote in a few weeks time, as I am currently writing the 3rd October 2005 Episode, so I am well ahead of what is posted here. But, this is the first diary which I have done that has lasted more than 1-2 weeks of shows, and I am now (on my episode date) into my 7th month in charge of Raw, the longest I have stayed with a game since I first started writing diaries several years ago now and still enjoy writing this Raw diary.

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WWE Sunday Night Heat

Sunday 7th August 2005

TV Audience:  520,853 viewers (down by 21,013)

Overall Rating:  64.7%

Garrison Cade/Chris Masters def. Val Venis/William Regal (Matsers got Venis to pass out via Masterlock).

MR:  58.5%

MQ:  67.1%

OR:  65.9%

The Problem Solver def. Tajiri (Pinfall after Tyson hit 'The Solution' on Tajiri, a new finisher)

MR:  67.4%

MQ:  70.3%

OR:  71.3%

Shelton Benjamin def. Maven (Pinfall with T-Bone Supplex)

MR:  76.0%

MQ:  81.0%

OR:  77.9%

[goodieuk]

WWE Raw

Live from Oklahoma

Monday 8th August 2005

Attendance: 4,759

TV Audience: 686,668 viewers (down by 152,518)

The show kicked off with clips of last week's show. It kicked off with Tomko and Rosey's attack on Batista, before we saw Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho sign their contract, before Shawn hit Vince by accident with some Sweet Chin Music..

JR: "Welcome everyone to Raw, we are coming to you live from my home state of Oklahoma, and I am proud to welcome you to another great edition of Monday Night Raw. Folks, what a night we have planned for you. Last week Batista got through his first match in the challenge set by The Gathering when he beat Rosey, but that was only by Disqualification after The Problem Solver turned up and attacked Batista as The Master paid him to do. Also, Chris Jericho and Shawn Michaels have signed the contract and will meet in three weeks time on Raw, in a Sixty Minute Ironman Retirement Match, unfortunately Shawn is not with us this week after he accidentaly knocked out Vince McMahon who has suspended him for one week, **Music hits** But it looks like we are gonna be joined out here by someone who is now calling himself one of the 'Great's of Raw."

Biased!

As the music played, the fans gave some huge heat as out walked from behind the curtain, 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan and Ameera. They stood at the top of the ramp looking around at this hatred towards them as Hassan turned and spat down on American soil before they made their way to the ring. Ameera climbed in the ring as Hassan posed on the outside in his trademark Prayer pose before he joined her inside who by now had hold of a mic as the boo's continued down on these two superstars.

Ameera: "Last week, I was robbed, I was cheated of becoming your Women's Champion because of one reason, one reason that you all know and believe, and that's because I am an Arab-American just like this Great Man standing in this ring. **heat** I clearly won that match against Victoria, and that referee awarded the victory and that title to me, yet because of an American **pop**, because one of your very own made some little complaint then I was stripped of becoming the Women's Champion. Matt Hardy **POP** had no right to interfere in that match, just like America has no right to interfere in any other country **HEAT as chants of USA start up** Where is the justice, where is the rules that say the referee's decision is final, that suddenly got changed, that was altered because I won that match, and this company do not want someone like me to be a champion."

Ameera hands the mic over to Hassan who takes over.

Hassan: "This company just like every American has finally proved what we always said, that you are nothing more than a Racist. **heat** You went back on your decision when this Princess captured the title that she deserved. Last week she won that belt, but because she is associated with me, because she has now come out and realised what this nation stands for, then she is looked down upon like I have ever since I appeared on Raw. My challenge I made not long ago still has not been accepted, I have asked any Champion of Raw to accept my match, and yet no one, not one worthy winner will face me because they do not want to be in the same ring as someone who is 'Great' like me. I am the reason this show is such a hit, I am the reason you all come here to watch this show, it is this reason why you should all get down on your knees and worship me. **heat** I am 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan, and I am the best this company has and no one, not one Superstar in this company dare come out and meet me in this ring!"

Hassan and Ameera stand in the ring as the fans show their disaproval.

OR: 73.6%

I'm The Boss!

As Hassan and Ameera stood in the ring with the crowd still turning on them, the music hit, 'No Chance', as out walked the owner of the company, Vince McMahon. He walked out in a suit, and swaggered his trademark Vince walk down to the ring before stomping up the steps to climb in the ring. He then walked over and took hold of a mic.

Hassan: "Finally, someone who accepts who I am, someone who accepts that this company is Racist just like this whole country is against me."

Vince: "I have come down here, for one reason. One reason and that is to shut you up. **Hassan looks shocked** You come out preaching how this company, this WWE that I run and own is Racist, and that this Great Country, this United States of America **POP** doesn't support you. Well listen up, the reason this country doesn't like you, is because you come out here and say how you don't like it here, you say you are not liked here. Maybe if you got your head out your ass once in a while and behaved like any typical American, then you will be treated like one."

Hassan is furious at this statement by Vince, and responds quickly.

Hassan: "Behave like any typical American, well Mr McMahon, I don't want to go out carrying some gun or weapon looking to destroy another human life, I don't want to be out there taking unknown substances just because it makes me feel good, unlike a typical American, I have pride in my life and who I am. But I want to know what you are gonna do Vince, I want to know what you are gonna do about this sickness in this company. Last week my good friend Ameera was robbed of her title because of your incompetent referees, referee's who you stated not long ago make a final decision, but that was not the case because of one of them went back and reversed that decision. What are you gonna do about that Vince."

Vince: "What am I gonna do about that, I'm gonna do absolutely nothing about that, thats what! **POP** You see, the referee's make the final decision, and I won't go against that decision, but what I will do is this. In three week's time, Victoria will defend her Women's Championship against one opponent, that opponent will be the one woman who next week wins a Triple Threat Match. That match will be between, Trish Stratus, Stacy Keibler **POP**, and your good friend as you put it, Ameera!"

Hassan: "Typical Vince, she beats the Women's champion and once again, you put another obstacle in our path. Last week she pinned Victoria in this very ring, and now you are saying she must prove her worth once again."

Vince: "That is exactly what I am doing, and if you don't like it then she doesn't have to be included in that match, but if she doesn't then she won't get her title shot for a long time!"

Hassan: "Fine Vince, have it your way, Ameera will take part in that match next week, and she will beat those two other women and in three week's time, she will capture that Women's belt. What about me Vince, I issued an open challenge to any Champion on Raw to face me for their belt, and no one, none of your worthy so called American's will face 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan."

Vince: "I am getting quite sick of you and you demands Hassan, you come out here demanding this, demanding that, yet you haven't done anything to prove you deserve it."

Hassan: "I am the only UNBEATEN man on Raw, I have never been pinned on your show, and this is how I am treated. You Mr McMahon, are a racist just like everyone else in this stinking country."

Vince: "You want a match, I'll give you a damn match, in three week's time you will get to face a champion, in three weeks time on a very special Raw, you will get to face the Intercontinental Champion Matt Hardy **POP as Hassan looks pleased at eventually getting what he wants** But, ONLY if next week you beat someone **Hassan's face suddenly changes at hearing this**"

Hassan: "Nothing more than I expected from you Mr McMahon, I am unbeaten on Raw, and next week I shall beat whoever you put before me, so who will it be? Coach, Batista even, or maybe the World Heavyweight Champion? Whoever it is, I will win my match and then I will go on to become the next Intercontinental Champion."

Vince: "Your opponent won't be any of the above, in fact it's someone who should teach you a lesson in respect, someone who will show you that America is better than you, someone like, **pauses** ME!"

Muhammad Hassan and Ameera stand in shock at Vince announcing himself in the match next week. Vince smiles before he drops the mic and goes to leave, when suddenly Hassan attacks from behind and knocks Vince down to the mat as the crowd went wild at this attack. Hassan and Ameera then start putting some kicks to Vince. Vince then got pulled up before Hassan set him up and hit an Inverted STO on the Chairman which connected. Officials came running down to stop them but Ameera moved to the ropes and kept them out as Hassan got down and placed Vince in position as he locked in a Camel Clutch on Vince who after a while passed out from the pain, as Muhammad Hassan's eyes bulged in delight at what he was doing to the boss. Eventually some of the officials climbed inside and Hassan got pulled off as he got told to leave.

Muhammad Hassan and Ameera climbed out the ring as officials checked on Vince laying in the ring not moving. Hassan and Ameera walked up the ramp and to the top, before Hassan did his trademark Prayer once again as the fans continued their hate of this man.

JR: "What have you done, you'll pay for this Hassan, you'll pay for putting your hands on the boss."

OR: 81.6%

AD BREAK

Trish Stratus vs Lana Star

Trish Stratus came out to some generous heat from the fans and began to beat her opponent before she was ready. Trish was quick in her demolition of Lana Star and finished it off with a Chick Kick for the pinfall and win.

Winners: Trish Stratus

MR: 31.3%

MQ: 43.4%

OR: 30.8%

JR: "Trish Stratus picks up the win there, and it looks like she is ready to speak."

Challenge, Not Worthy!

After Trish Stratus had finished her match, she went over and picked up a mic as she addressed the audience.

Trish: "Last week I was challenged to a match by that bitch, Stacy Keibler **POP**. Well that is no challenge, I mean for one thing, the poor thing can't even wrestle, and she expects to face me in a match. I could beat her with my eyes closed, but if she's willing to go down, something I'm sure she is used to from the rumours I hear, **pop**, then I will accept your challenge, and in three week's time we will get it on in this ring **POP**. Now people, don't get excited, I mean, after all I'm not lesbian like all you women in the audience are **heat**, I meant we will get it on in the ring as in we will be wrestling, you know some of you people here in this stinking town have a sick imagination. No wonder JR loves it here, he's just like all of you inbreeds."

Suddenly Stacy Kebler comes running down the aisle and slides in the ring as she goes to attack Trish Stratus. The two start laying punches at each other before Stacy gets her on the ground and lies on top banging her head on the mat as officials run down. The officials climb inside and break up the feuding pair as Stacy gets pulled off Trish who is dragged away and out the ring screaming at Stacy that she is gonna pay for this attack. Stacy is then lead away by officials after Trish has been taken backstage.

OR: 80.6%

AD BREAK

JR: "Welcome back, and as you can see we are all set for another Highlight Reel."

Highlight Reel!

As we return we find the ring set up, and the countdown begins as out walks on cue, Chris Jericho. He stands at the top of the ramp and poses before he makes his way down and climbs inside taking hold of a mic.

Jericho: "Welcome to Chris Jericho's, HIGHLIGHT REEL! **POP** I'm your host on this great show, and tonight I have a guest who is set to face a former tag team partner in three weeks time, on the same show where I will finally lay to rest that assclown Shawn Michaels **pop**. So Ladies and Gentleman, children of all ages, please welcome, the guest on tonight's show, CHRISTIAN!"

Christian's music hits and he casually walks out pointing to all his peep's as he makes his way down to the ring and climbs inside. He moves over and shakes hands with Jericho before he takes hold of a mic placed on one of the stools inside the ring.

Jericho: "Now Christian, in three week's time you will get to show all your Peep's, and all my Jerichoholics just who is the best between you and your former tag team partner, Edge **heat**. Now, Edge has claimed that he carried you all this time, and that he is the better man, what are your thoughts on this?"

Christian: "My thoughts are simple Chris, where would Edge have been if he hadn't have been my partner? He would be sitting in a gutter right now begging for money, that's where. All my Peep's know that I was the one people came to see, I was the one who helped us win all them titles. And if I hadn't have had serious injuries over the years, I would have been champion by now, unlike Edge who has to win some Money In The Bank match to get a title shot."

Jericho: "Talking of that Money In The Bank Christian, that opportunity he currently holds will be on the line in that match, and maybe, just maybe you might win it, then you will get a chance to face the World Heavyweight Champion whenever you choose."

Christian: "Maybe, MAYBE, listen up, I will win that match, and then I will go on and beat the World Heavyweight Champion whoever that is at the time, I was destined for greatness and that's where I'm headed, because that's how I roll!"

Jericho: "What about the other man that is currently involved between you both? I'm talking of course about Chris Benoit?"

Christian: "Chris Benoit, I have already beaten him in this ring, one, two, three, Edge, well Edge couldn't even get the job done. I have no problem with Benoit, he's a tough Canadian, but right now, I'M THE BEST CANADIAN!"

As he said that, the music hit and out walked the Rabid Wolverine himself, Chris Benoit. He stood at the top raising his arms to the fans before he walked down to the ring and climbed inside. He moved over and took hold of a mic from Lillian as Christian stood waiting to see what he wanted, with Jericho backing away letting them get on with it.

Benoit: Best Canadian, I thought we had this talk last week? Christian, you may have beaten me in this ring, and I may have beaten Edge as well, but that was one match, ONE MATCH that you got lucky in. A while back you helped me when Edge attacked me, and yet last week you just stood back and watched as he did it again, that's not being a fellow Canadian, that's being an assclown as Chris often puts it. I wanna know why you stood by, watched as you did and did nothing to stop it Christian, WHY!"

Christian: "You wanna know why? I'll tell you why, remember what you said? You told me that this was between you and Edge, and I shouldn't get in your way, so I did just what you asked, I didn't get in your way. You wanted Edge, well you got your shot at him, now I suggest you stand back and let a real Canadian show you what to do. That opportunity is mine, and that's MONEY IN THE BANK ON BOTH YOU AND EDGE!"

Benoit moved forward as Christian and he stood face to face at each other as suddenly Edge came running down to the ring. He slid inside and went to attack Christian as Benoit moved away. This time, Benoit moved out the ring as Edge and Christian got it on with Edge taking the advantage and attacking him down to the mat. Jericho stood outside watching what was going on, as Edge set Christian up and waited, as he slowly got to his feet and as Benoit stood walking up the ramp staring down at what was taking place, Edge went and hit a Spear on Christian before hs stood up, running his hands through his hair and giving off one of his grins at what he just did to his former partner.

OR: 82.2%

JR: "Bah Gawd, Benoit this time just stood by and watched Christan be attacked by Edge, where will this end, what will happen next. But folks, what I can tell you is what is coming up right now, the ring has been cleared and we are set for a Intercontinental Match as Matt Hardy defends his title against Simon Dean."

WWE Intercontinental Championship:

Matt Hardy © vs Simon Dean

Simon Dean started off by talking to the fans, and told them about the way he keeps fit when the music hit and out ran Matt Hardy. The two then started the match which didn't last too long as Hardy took it to Dean and after a few minutes was able to pin him after hitting a Twist of Fate.

Winners: Matt Hardy

MR: 72.8%

MQ: 75.8%

OR: 77.8%

Pay The Price!

After the match, Matt Hardy took hold of a mic to address his match with Hassan in three week's time.

Matt: "In three week's time, if Muhammad Hassan gets by Vince McMahon, if he's lucky, or maybe unlucky enough to beat him, then Hassan, your gonna come up against something you haven't faced before, you will not only be facing an American on home soil who is gonna beat your ass into the ground, and finally lay to rest this claim that you are unbeaten on Raw, you will also be going up against a force stronger than you know, you will be going up against a Revolution!"

After he spoke, Matt dropped the mic to the floor and posed on the ropes with his Intercontinental Championship belt.

OR: 79.4%

Gathering's Challenge Tonight!

A video promo aired next of scenes from last week's attack on Batista by The Problem Solver and Rosey. It finished with the announcement that tonight, Batista would be facing The Hurricane in his next challenge.

OR: 53.6%

AD BREAK

JR: "Folks, two weeks ago Triple H and Ric Flair give a savage beating to Shelton Benjamin and William Regal, well up now they will be in action in a six man tag team match along with Steven Richards and Robert Conway."

Six Man Tag Team:

Triple H/Ric Flair/Steven Richards vs Shelton Benjamin/William Regal/Robert Conway

This six man tag team got under way with Steven Richards and Robert Conway starting off, Richards as his normal self for this week after Triple H and Flair told him to drop his act for this match.

Evolution were able to keep in control and Triple H and Flair taunted Regal and Benjamin who tried getting in but the ref stopped them which allowed Evolution to team up more on Conway. After a while, Conway was able to avoid being attacked and make a tag to Regal who came in and joined Flair as the two Legends took it around the ring with chops on each other before Regal got the control as Flair took a dive in the center of the ring.

Triple H and Shelton finally got involved in the match a while later and Shelton took it to Triple H with some nice moves, including a smash in the corner and almost got the T-Bone but Triple H rolled Shelton up for a close 2 count.

The ending came as Flair, Richards, Regal and Conway were battling on the outside of the ring, as Triple H was in control inside the ring, when he turned to be met by a waiting Shelton who this time did hit a T-Bone Supllex and covered for the pinfall as Triple H just kicked out a split second after the three was made. Shelton rolled out as Flair and Richards went in to complain to the ref as Shelton was congratualted by Regal and Conway on the victory, leaving Triple H fuming at what took place, and eventually hit the referee with a Pedigree for his actions in losing once again to Shelton Benjamin.

Winners: Shelton Benjamin

MR: 74.7%

MQ: 69.4%

OR: 81.7%

Retirement Match - 3 Weeks!

A video promo aired next of the announcement of the Retirement Sixty Minute Ironman match that will take place on Raw in three week's time between Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho showing what had taken place so far.

OR: 63.0%

Crashing!

After the video, we found Triple H in his locker room furious as he shouts at Ric Flair about his match moments before.

HHH: "I'm sick of this Ric, that damn punk keeps screwing me and these people are loving it. That kid is gonna pay for what the hell he is doing to us Ric, I don't care what it takes but I am gonna kill that damn punk ass Shelton Benjamin!"

Triple H then picks up some furniture and starts throwing it around the room, smashing things against the wall as Ric Flair leaves the room and shuts the door behind him standing in the corridor, as technicians walk by Flair makes a comment to them as they hear the loud explosions coming from inside the room.

Flair: "It's just Steven Richards acting like the Ultimate Warrior again, don't worry about it!"

They walk off leaving Ric Flair looking down at the ground and rubbing his face as the sound continues of Triple H smashing the room up.

OR: 79.6%

AD BREAKS

Raw Special!

JR: "It looks like Triple H is still upset at beaing beaten once again by Shelton Benjamin, but what about what we have planned for you in three week's time everyone. August 29th, put it in your diaries because you won't want to miss this night of action. Already we know that Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho will go one on one in the ring after they signed the contracts last week, and they will be taking part in a gruelling Sixty Minute Iron Man Retirement Match. That's right folks, Sixty Minutes of pure hell, torture and pain, and whoever comes out with the least pinfalls, submissions or countouts will be forced to Retire from not only the company, but from the Wrestling Scene. Also,earlier on we heard from Vince McMahon that if 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan can beat him next week, then he will get a tile shot at the Intercontinental Champion Matt Hardy in three weeks time. Also, we understand that Victoria will be defending her Women's Championship against either Trish Stratus, Stacy Keibler or what has to be the favourite recently, Ameera. Also, we know that Trish Startus and Stacy Keibler will be in action together, in what I have been informed will be a Blindfold match, but if one of them wins the Triple Threat next week, not only will they be in that match, but they may get a shot at the Women's Champion on the same night. Finally we know that Christian will meet Edge and the Money In The Bank contract will be on offer to the winner. That's all to come in three weeks time, but up next we have Christian in action as he is set to go up against Damien of the Gathering."

OR: 48.4%

Christian vs Damien

Damien came out to full Gathering's entrance including the turning down of the lights, before Christian came out not looking happy about being attacked earlier in the night.

Christian was able to pick up a victory on the night though as he and Damien put on a great match that ended with Christian getting Damien set up and hitting an Unprettier for the pinfall.

Christian made a quick exit over the barrier and through the crowd as The Master came running out and down to help the leader of the Gathering after his defeat.

Winners: Christian

MR: 75.4%

MQ: 86.1%

OR: 78.1%

He's Arrived!

Backstage after the match we saw the parking lot, where we see a sports car drive up and out steps none other than the former World Champion Batista. He steps out the car and walks towards the arena, holding his ribs at one stage.

JR: "HE'S HERE, BATISTA IS HERE TONIGHT."

OR: 70.6%

AD BREAKS

Your Not Competing!

As we return we see what took place backstage during the breaks. We find Batista heading towards the ring area down the corridor when Vince McMahon steps in his way.

Vince: "Batista, I can't allow you to go out there, I had a call from the Hospital and they have confirmed that you are unfit to wrestle tonight. So as the owner of this company, I am telling you that you are not allowed out there next, I cannot be held responsible if anything happens."

Batista looks down on Vince, and almost snarls at his comments.

Batista: "Vince, I don't care what you say, TONIGHT, SOMEONE IS GONNA PAY FOR WHAT HAPPENED!"

Batista then pushed Vince aside and walked past heading towards the stage area as Vince called for officials to come and help him.

OR: 48.4%

JR: "Vince McMahon has informed Batista that he is not allowed out here tonight to wrestle, but it doesn't look anything is gonna stop him."

The Gathering's Challange:

Batista vs The Hurricane

Batista came out from behind the curtain as officials and even Vince followed him as they tried stopping him but it was no use as he just pushed anyone aside who got in his way. The Hurricane was stood in the ring waiting for Batista as he made it down to the ring and the match got underway as an official was told to get in the ring and make sure nothing serious happened. All the others disappeared backstage again.

Batista then went on to tear Hurricane apart as he tossed him around the ring and destroyed this superhero. It all ended as Batista was able to hit Hurricane with a Batista Bomb although in pain himself, he then covered and picked up the victory.

Winners: Batista

MR: 71.4%

MQ: 70.4%

OR: 75.7%

Once Again!

After Batista had destroyed Hurricane in the ring, and pinning him to go through to meet another member next week, out ran Randy Orton who came down to the ring and slid inside. Orton went to attack Batista but he was ready and waiting as they two started to trade blows with each other. Batista shot Orton to the ropes and he came back with a big backdrop, before Batista called for the end, as he gave the signal from thumbs up to thumbs down.

Batista took hold of Orton and set him up as he lifted him up, unfortunately his ribs gave way as he dropped him back to his feet as Batista clutched his ribs area and dropped down to one knee in pain. Orton saw the opportunity and as Batista got back to both feet, Orton hit the R.K.O on the former Champion as it connected and Batista crashed down to the mat.

JR: "R.K.O. BATISTA IS DOWN BY ORTON."

Orton jumped to his feet after connecting with the move and looked down on a beaten Batista who laid there once again. Orton stood and smiled at once again outwitting the former champ as the show came to a close on a close up of Orton standing above a beaten Batista once again.

JR: "Damn you Orton, DAMN YOU FOR PUTTING BATISTA THROUGH THIS."

OR: 74.6%

Overall Rating: 60.4%

[Draevyn]

Maybe I'm the only one who notices but your "Master" storyline greatly resembles The Oracle from Naiwf's diary.

[goodieuk]

@ Tristan Kancer: Unfortunately I have never read The Oracle from Naiwf's diary, so if mine is similar I guess is just coincidence, I haven't copied in anyway.

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WWE Raw News Headlines:

Heat Gone?

The WWE today confirmed that as of this moment, Sunday Night Heat has been cancelled by the TV Company.  No explanation has been released by either company, but now Raw on Monday Nights is the only Main show for this brand of the WWE now.  It is not known if this will involve the releasing of more superstars who's appearance usually was only on Sunday Night Heat.

[goodieuk]

WWE Raw

Live from Connecticut

Monday 15th August 2005

Attendance: 4,437

TV Audience: 821,113 viewers (up by 134,445)

The show kicked off with clips of last week's show. It showed Batista once again being attacked after he beat Hurricane, and Muhammad Hassan attacking Vince McMahon. The credits then hit and we are live from Connecticut.

JR: "Welcome to Raw folks, tonight we have a huge night planned, Batista who for the second week running was attacked after his match this time by Randy Orton tonight goes up against the Beast Kane, while after what happened last week on Raw, Vince McMahon, Chairman of the company will go up against 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan. **Evolution theme hits** But it looks like Evolution are coming out here to kick the show off."

Punk A** Kid!

Evolution's theme plays as out walks two members, Ric Flair and Triple H who stand at the top of the ramp, before making their way down, Flair with a smile on his face, while Triple H looked furious with anger at what was happening to him. They made their way to the steps and Flair climbed inside while Triple H followed and climbed through the ropes and got in the ring, Flair going to pick up a mic which was handed to Triple H when he was ready to speak.

HHH: "There comes a time in everyones life, when you look back on what you have achieved, you look back at your richness in your life and you smile at the things that made you a man. Well, LET ME TELL YOU THAT AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN TONIGHT! That Kid, that Punk who keeps screwing me over just like all you fans who hate me when you don't even know me, all you sick freaks in this audience who boo me when you know I am the ONE PERSON, the ONE DAMN PERSON IN THIS INDUSTRY, who keeps Raw alive today. **Heat as Flair tells him to cool down** Naitch, tonight the mood is changing, tonight, I am putting you in a match against that Punk Kid Shelton Benjamin, because I want you to see just how good he thinks he is. The past few weeks he has beaten me **POP**, that's right he beat me, and I don't take that sitting down, that Punk will pay for his crimes against Evolution, and I will make him pay for what he has done to me. At this moment, I don't care about the title, I don't care about Randy Orton being Champion, what I do care about is getting back what has been taken from me, and that is where you come in Shelton, if I were you, I'd watch your back every moment of your stinking life, because pretty soon, I'm gonna do something to you, that YOU WILL NEVER FORGET!"

As he said that, music hit and out walked William Regal to the top of the ramp holding a mic and dressed for action.

Regal: "My dear boy, I think you need to calm down a bit, your getting your knickers in a twist. **POP as Triple H looks angrily at being interupted** Now, I am here tonight to wrestle, and it seems Vince hasn't got any opponent for me to be in the ring with, and seems I heard you grandfather there in the ring with you is going up against a friend of mine Shelton Benjamin, I thought, why not come out here and challenge you Triple H to a match right now."

HHH: "You want a match with me, YOU WANT TO FACE THE GAME!"

Regal: "Are you going a trifle deaf in your old age dear boy?"

HHH: "Be careful what you wish for William, because if you step in this ring, it may be the last time you get to walk out of here!"

Regal: "You have a bad attitude Triple H, and I think I have the cure, ME!"

William Regal drops the mic and walks down to the ring as Triple H removes his jacket and gets ready to face Regal one on one in action next.

OR: 73.6%

AD BREAKS

JR: "We're set folks, Triple H and William Regal have already started this match, let's goto the action."

Triple H vs William Regal

The match was already under way as we returned from the break, with William Regal in control of the match, and Ric Flair stood on the outside cheering on his Evolution teammate. Regal ducked down as he whipped Triple H to the ropes and made the costly mistake, as Triple H returned and hit Regal with a knee lift knocking Regal back. Triple H then was able to set up Regal as he kicked him in the gut and then connected with a Pedigree. Regal was out as Triple H just stood looking down on his beaten opponent.

Instead of covering though, Triple H climbed out the ring and looked at the fans shouting at his face about losing to Shelton which made him more and more angry, he then looked under the ring and pulled out his trusty sledgehammer as he took hold of it, and climbed back in the ring. The referee went to stop him, but Triple H just grabbed him and threw him over the top rope and out the ring. He then lifted the hammer up and smashed it down on William Regal who screamed out in agony as Ric Flair climbed in the ring.

Triple H continued though, as he brought the hammer down time and time again, smashing it against almost every part of Regal's body including his legs as he held them in pain. Flair looked on seeing his friend out of control as he went forward and tried stopping Triple H from beating down on Regal. He eventually stopped Triple H who stopped and looked at his friend, not giving any emotion away but anger before he dropped the sledgehammer and just climbed out the ring. Flair looked down on the carnage in the ring of Regal as medics and officials climbed in to help, before he climbed out and followed Triple H up the ramp and away.

Winners: William Regal

MR: 73.6%

MQ: 64.2%

OR: 74.4%

JR: "Bah Gawd, what are you doing Triple H, your out of control."

Beast vs Monster Tonight!

After the match, we went backstage where we found Maria standing by stood next to the Beast Kane who is looking down on her smiling.

Maria: "I'm standing by with one man who tonight will be going up against the Animal Batista. Kane, for the past two weeks you and your teammates have beaten Batista, and yet he keeps coming back the next week, what do you think of that!"

Kane looks down on Maria, smiling and starts running some of her hair through his fingers.

Kane: "You have wonderful hair, the kind I like, nice and smooth."

Maria looks a bit disturbed about his reaction, as she tried again.

Maria: "Thank you, I think. Kane, your facing Batista tonight, do you have anything to say about it?"

Kane then moves his head down and smells Maria's hair.

Kane: "Your hair smells like Death, I like that in my women, are you scared Maria, I can smell your fear."

Maria: "Hmmm, I think that's all we have time for right now, bye!"

Maria then walks off looking scared at Kane's fascination with her.

OR: 70.6%

Main Event Tonight!

A video aired next showing what took place last week, between Vince McMahon and 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan. It ended with clips of Hassan locking in a Camel Clutch on Vince, followed by a preview of tonight indicating the Main Event as both these men will meet in the ring, with Hassan getting an Intercontinental Title shot in two weeks time if he beats Vince.

OR: 58.1%

JR: "As you just saw, tonight Vince McMahon will face 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan in our Main Event. Hassan must win to get a title shot in two weeks time, but Vince will be looking to stop him at all costs after he attacked him last week on Raw, but coming up right now, three women will get a chance to compete for the Women's Championship in two weeks against Victoria, let's goto the ring."

Number #1 Contender Triple Threat Match:

Stacy Keibler vs Trish Stratus vs Ameera w/ Hassan

This number #1 Contenders match was watched by Victoria along with Jim Ross at the commentators booth. Stacy and Trish got it on straight away as Ameera stood by and let them get to it as both got into a catfight with each other. Trish almost got a pin on Stacy only for Ameera to break it up as Trish and Ameera then went eye to eye, Ameera pushed Trish back as she fell over a waiting Stacy who rolled her up and almost got another pinfall but Ameera once again broke it up.

The match went on for a few more minutes with both Stacy and Trish teaming up to attack Ameera with Hassan stood at ringside. It got turned around though as Trish then attacked Stacy and sent her out the ring as she landed on her leg, seemingly hurting herself as the ref jumped outside to check on her. This allowed Hassan to climb in the ring and he challenged Trish who looked at him, but she then slapped him in the face as he began pushing her, but he got his revenge as he hit her back to some good heat from the fans and then hit an Inverted STO on Trish before sliding out. Ameera moved over and covered as Hassan ran around to get the ref's attention and he slid in and made the three count awarding the victory to Ameera raising her hand in victory.

'The Great' Muhammad Hassan and Ameera then celebrated in the ring before making their way off, leaving Stacy to be checked over for her injured leg and Trish checked for her attack by Hassan.

Winners: Ameera

MR: 66.5%

MQ: 44.5%

OR: 57.8%

AD BREAKS

Arrival!

A clip showed next of what just took place earlier tonight, as we saw Batista once again arrive in the parking lot and make his way into the arena carrying his wrestling gear, and holding his bruised ribs after attacks two weeks running by The Gathering.

OR: 70.8%

JR: "Earlier tonight, Batista arrived at the arena and he is still not fully recovered from the injuries he has picked up from the last two weeks of beatings the Gathering have forced on him, well sit back and relax if you can now everyone. The Beast will meet the Monster, Kane will take on Batista and remember Batista must win to qualify through once again and face Randy Orton, the World Heavyweight Champion. It's live NOW."

The Gatherings Challenge:

Batista vs Kane

These two monsters started off brawling all over the ring and outside as the ref lost control of the action but just let them get to it.

Kane took advantage and he almost picked up the victory as he set Batista up with a Tombstone, only for Batista to somehow reverse it, as he flipped Kane over and landed on his feet with Kane now upside down, and then moved him up over his shoulder as he ran and hit a running powerbomb on Kane.

Batista then went crazy, doing his Warrior move on the ropes banging them before he turned and gave the thumbs up to thumbs down on Kane. He picked him up, and got set as he placed him ready, but Kane had other ideas, as he then raised his arm and hit Batista with a low blow to some heat from the fans. Batista dropped to his knees in pain as Kane got to his feet happy at what just took place, with the referee calling for the bell disqualifying Kane for an Illegal move on Batista but he didn't seem to care.

Kane moved out and grabbed a bag from under the ring as he climbed back in, and opened the bag to take out a pair of what seemed like brass knuckles. He placed them on his hand as Batista started to climb to his feet, and Kane ran forward and connected with Batista's face with a right swing of his hand smashing against him. Batista dropped down like a tree trunk out cold as Kane stood above, laughing at what he just did.

Winners: Batista (via DQ)

MR: 67.7%

MQ: 73.0%

OR: 72.9%

JR: "Damn you Kane, damn all of you in the Gathering, you have once again shown that you don't care about anyone. Look at Batista, he is down and out for the third week running, but I tell you this, it won't stop him Randy, you can beat him down and you can do everything you want to him, but this man has a heart for fighting, and he will be coming for you Randy, you can count on that."

'The Greatness' Of Hassan!

Backstage we found Maria once again standing by, this time standing alongside 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan and Ameera.

Maria: "I'm standing by now with one of tonight's superstars who will be in our Main Event. Muhammad, ...!"

'The Great' Muhammad Hassan cuts her off as he looks at her and Ameera pulls the mic from her hand and starts shouting in Maria's face.

Ameera: "How dare you speak down to this man, how dare you even look at this man when you should be down on your knees worshipping him. **Hassan smiles at these comments** When you are in the front of Greatness, you worship them, you speak to them like you would any Royalty, you get down on your knees and thank him for allowing you to be in his presence. You do not call him by his first name, you call him by his rightfull title he holds, 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan. Do you understand me you ditzy blonde, no you don't because you have no respect for who we are, so I suggest you go away now and don't come back before I make you pay the price."

Maria wonders off crying at what Ameera just did to her before Ameera looks at the camera and speaks.

Ameera: "Tonight, just like I have achieved the first part of our goal when I beat both Stacy Keibler and Trish Stratus single handedly, **heat**, tonight you will all get down and worship the man who will soon be your Intercontinental Champion, the man who will soon be the one who beats your so called American Vince McMahon. This man who you all follow and worship like sheep will be put in his place, for he is not in the same category as the man I am about to introduce. It is my pleasure, to allow to you in your homes, the saviour of this company, 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan."

Ameera hands over the mic to Hassan who thanks her for those kind words.

Hassan: "It has been written in stone, that tonight 'The Great' Muhammad shall walk forward and take his first step into doing what many have failed. Tonight, Vince McMahon will get down on his knees just like all you people here tonight, and everyone watching at home, you all shall worship ME! **HEAT** The match that will take place tonight, will be one that all my followers will remember, it will be one moment in the history of the 'Greatest' Arab-American to have ever stepped foot in this country. **heat** You American's will soon come to learn that we are peace loving people, my brothers and sisters will join us in force when soon I will become the first ever Arab-American Champion in this country. Tonight is a wonderful moment in the name of Muhammad, and I shall prevail through the darkness that your country throws in my way, and I shall walk tall and finally prove to everyone, that you are witnessing 'Greatness' in that ring!"

Hassan then does his prayer trademark as Ameera smiles at him.

OR: 74.0%

Don't Make Me Angry!

Backstage elsewhere we found Triple H and Ric Flair standing in their locker room. Flair was getting ready for his match next as Triple H walked back and forth in the locker room, almost talking to himself.

Flair: "Man, you have to calm down. Look at you, your losing it Hunter, do you know that."

Triple H just continues walking up and down still mumbling to himself lowly as Flair can't understand what he is saying.

Flair: "You know what, you wait back here, I have a match next, you sit here and see how a Great Champion shows you what to do to Shelton Benjamin on behalf of Evolution."

Flair then walks out the room as Triple H stops walking. He lifts his head to look at the wall in front of him, then he turns it to look back at the door Flair just walked out through, with a face of anger and showing frustration at what Flair just said to him.

OR: 82.1%

AD BREAKS

JR: "Welcome back, and we are all set for a great match up now. Shelton Benjamin who has beaten Triple H on every occassion so far is now going up against the dirtiest player in the game, Ric Flair. Can Ric Flair do what Triple H has been unable to, right now on Raw."

Shelton Benjamin vs Ric Flair

Shelton Benjamin got a good pop as he came out, but not as big as Ric Flair who still got a big reaction on his entrance as he made his way down and got the referee to open the ropes for him to climb through.

As the match got started, Shelton moved to the center of the ring and placed his hand out to shake Flair's hand in respect, but as Flair went to shake it, Shelton pulled his back and ran it over his head in trademark Flair style which upset the former sixteen time world champion. Shelton then attempted the Flair strut, which really got to Flair who stopped him, and told him this is how it's done, as Flair then showed Shelton how you do the Flair strut and ended with a whoooo remark at the end but turned to be met by a clothesline which kicked the match off.

The match was good, with lots of high spots and comedy moments including a typical Flair getting his pants pulled down slightly walking around showing his backside. Shelton had the match won almost as he sent Flair to the corner and moved away as he ran in and hit a splash on Flair, something of which he was used to by former wcw champion Sting.

Shelton waited as Flair staggered out and he went to hit a T-Bone when out of nothing Flair poked Shelton in the eyes which stunned him, and Flair rolled Shelton up from behind and put his legs on the ropes as the ref counted not seeing this and made the three count.

Flair quickly got down and rolled out the ring and raised his arms as the ref jumped out with him and awarded the victory to Ric Flair. Shelton was unhappy in the ring but smiled down at Flair who started to strut up the ring in style at beating this kid.

Winners: Ric Flair

MR: 78.3%

MQ: 68.8%

OR: 82.3%

Smashing!

Backstage after the match we found Triple H looking at the monitor of what just took place out in the ring. His anger showing through his face at seeing Ric Flair beat Shelton Benjamin, who Triple H has been unable to since his arrival. Triple H looked on at the tv screen before he switched it off and turned away for a minute, before he snapped and threw a punch which smashed into the TV as he flipped himself back around, his hand smashing directly through the screen shattering glass everywhere. He brought his hand out as it was covered in spots of blood at what he just did but he didn't react to what he just did as if he didn't care about what pain he was in.

OR: 79.5%

Two Weeks To Retirement!

After the moment, we were shown a video of the past few weeks of Chris Jericho and Shawn Michaels in action, as we saw Jericho challenge Shawn to a match in two weeks time now, a Retirement Sixty Minutes Ironman Match. It ended with the announcement that both men would be on Raw Live next week in the ring to talk about their upcoming match.

OR: 63.0%

Naitch, Don't Push Me!

After the video we saw Triple H walk out of his dressing room and make his way towards the arena doors when Flair came strutting around the corner of the corridor and he called out to Hunter. Triple H just carried on though as Flair ran after him shouting his name before he caught up with him outside the arena as Triple H stood putting his luggage in the boot of the car, his hand still bleeding from what he did moments before. Flair caught up with him and stood outside next to Hunter.

Flair: "Did you see that, The Nature Boy still has it, I am the Man! WHOOOOOOO!"

Triple H just carries on putting his bags in the boot of the car, as Flair looks on.

Flair: "Where are you going man, what the hell happened to your hand?"

Triple H finished putting the bags in his car and closed the boot, before he turned to look at Flair.

HHH: "I'm getting out of here Ric, I've had it, you don't even know what you did do you?"

Flair "**Looking confused** What you talking about man?"

HHH: "Out there, you don't know what you did?"

Flair: "I just beat that Punk Kid Shelton Benjamin, Evolution rules once again Hunter!"

HHH: "NO NAITCH, You beat Shelton Benjamin, YOU BEAT HIM, not me, do you know what that makes me look like? Do you have any idea what that does to people's respect of who I am? I was the Game, I WAS THE BEST DAMN WRESTLER IN THIS COMPANY, and now look, that Punk ass Kid beats me, not once, not twice, BUT A NUMBER OF TIMES, and then you go out there and you beat him one, two, three. That makes me look a fool Naitch, but you go back inside and celebrate your win with your friends. I'm leaving here, and I don't know when I will be back, so go and enjoy yourself Naitch, your now in charge."

Flair: "In Charge, what you mean I'm in charge, Your the leader of Evolution Hunter, your the Man. **Triple H just ignores him and climbs into his car before he starts it up** Hunter, don't leave like this, YOUR THE GREATEST WRESTLER TODAY HUNTER!"

Triple H just drives off down the road narrowly missing a car coming up behind him which beeps his horn at Hunter's car as Ric Flair looks on at Hunter driving away.

OR: 79.5%

America The Beautiful!

After the outside incident, we went back inside where Vince McMahon was walking out his dressing room as Coach stood by waiting to speak to him about his match next.

Coach: "Mr McMahon, could I have a few words."

Vince: "I suppose you could, the word suck up usually springs to mind when your around Coach."

Coach gives off a half smile at this insult to him by Vince before he goes to ask questions to Vince.

Coach: "I mean about your match next, you are facing one of the most unique, and the only unpinned man on Raw in years, are you prepared for tonight?"

Vince: "Prepared, son I was born prepared, they say before I was born, I was already punching and kicking inside my mothers womb because I couldn't wait to get in action. Now tonight, it's not about being prepared, it's about showing this man just who he is messing with. And he's not messing with Vince McMahon."

Coach: "He's not?!" **Looking confused**

Vince: "No, he's messing with something much bigger than me, in fact it's so big, that even the almighty Vince can't beat it. He's dealing with a power that's stronger than anything he has ever faced before, and do you know what that is Coach?"

Coach: "**Looking quizical** Hmm, your home town?"

Vince: "My home town, where have you got your ass Coach, I suggest you remove it from my ass before you regret it **POP**, I am talking about the one thing that brings these people together, the one thing that will walk on through hatred and whatever anyone throws at it, IM TALKING ABOUT OUR GREAT NATION AMERICA!" **POP**

Vince then walks off smiling as Coach stands shaking his head at this comment.

OR: 84.4%

AD BREAKS

JR: "We are back from our final break folks, and we are set for a huge Main Event. Vince McMahon has promised he will not let the country down by beating that piece of garbage who comes out here and attacks out great nation, 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan. Vince, we are all behind you in this match, do us proud, DO US PROUD!"

Intercontinental Title Shot If Hassan Wins:

Vince McMahon vs 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan

'The Great' Muhammad Hassan came out to some huge heat from the fans accompanied by Ameera. He stood at the top of the ramp looking around at some flags being waved before he turned and spat down on American soil once more. He and Ameera then made their way down the ramp and as Ameera climbed inside, Hassan did his trademark prayer entrance before he climbed in and joined her. Hassan and Ameera stood in the ring awaiting the arrival of his opponent.

As fans waited, and Lillian announced Vince, suddenly the National Anthem played, 'America The Beautiful' as out walked in full American costume of red, white and blue walked Vince McMahon to a huge pop from the fans as Hassan looked on in anger with Ameera at what he felt as mocking him by wearing this outfit. Vince strutted his way down to the ring in typical Vince swagger and stomped his way up the steps before he climbed inside. He then moved over and took hold of the mic from Lillian who stayed in the ring.

Vince: "Tonight, it's all about giving back, you come out here week after week and spread your crap about how this country hates you, well let me tell you something. This country doesn't give a damn who the hell you are. Your in my town now boy, and now you are gonna have to pay the price for your crimes against this company. And to start it off, I think we should hear something don't you fans **pop**, how about we hear the real National Anthem sung by our very own Lillian Garcia."

Vince hands the mic back to Lillian who is told to sing the Anthem as the music plays. Lillian sings as Hassan goes mad and tries blocking the music and words out by holding his hands to his ears in disgust at this along with Ameera who is telling Lillian to shut up but she continues, and the whole song is sang through before Vince thanks her and she makes her way out the ring.

Ameera then climbs outside as Hassan and Vince move forward and meet face to face, Hassan's eyes bulging out almost looking at this American man stood before him. Hassan then lays the first strike, slapping Vince across the face which staggers the chairman. Vince retaliates by then slapping Hassan across the face as he moves back in reaction to the slap. He rubs his face as he looks back at Vince in disgust at this action and he goes to attack but Vince is ready as he punches Hassan sending him down to the mat to a pop from the fans as the match got finally underway.

Vince took a beating to Hassan all around the ring as he dominated the match. Vince should have won the match had it not been for his slight arrogance, as he hit a Stunner on Hassan and he could have pinned him but he didn't as he picked him up again and gave the Austin two finger salute to the delight of the fans hit another Stunner on Hassan who bounced back and out through the ropes to the outside of the ring. Vince looked on and posed for the fans as the ref moved to check on Hassan outside the ring. Ameera came running around to help him as he struggled to see where he was.

Suddenly from under the ring, out came Damien, as he slid in behind Vince. Vince didn't know about it until he turned around and went face to face with his so-called son. Vince looked up and down Damien, before he insulted him as he gave him the finger before Damien then out of nothing hit an R-K-O on Vince before he slid out the ring. Damien ran around the ring and helped Hassan climb back inside as he told the ref to get in there.

Hassan shook off his assault, and waited for Vince to stand up before he got it set, and hit Vince with an Inverted STO and covered. The referee got down and counted as the fans gave their reaction to what was taking place as the hand hit the mat for the last time and the referee called for the bell awarding the victory and now the chance to face Matt Hardy for the Intercontinental Championship in two weeks time.

Winners: 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan

MR: 77.4%

MQ: 59.0%

OR: 74.2%

JR: "Damn you Damien, damn you for costing America this match. Look at Muhammad's smile, he looks like he just won the World belt, well Hassan, it's not over yet, you still have to go up against Matt Hardy, and I'll be damned if he will let you win that belt without a fight."

Love Me Daddy!

After the match, Damien climbed inside and raised 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan's hand in victory over Damien's alleged father Vince McMahon. Hassan and Ameera then made their way up the ramp and backstage, leaving Damien in the ring with Vince who was laying out on the mat still. Damien took hold of a mic as he got down on his stomach and looked at Vince who was just coming around from the defeat.

Damien: "Daddy, my sweet loving father, the man who made me who I am. How does it feel Vince, how does it feel to look your own flesh and blood in the eyes and know that he hates you more than anyone else in this world. Does it feel good, do you like it daddy, I've waited so long so show you who I am, to gain some revenge on you for what you have done to me, all I wanted was some Love Daddy, but you wouldn't give it. You murdered me Vince, you thought I had gone, but I wasn't gone, I was just in hiding, waiting, waiting for that one moment when I knew I could take advantage, that one split second that helped me escape from where I was. That asylum you put me in Vince, it didn't hurt me, in fact it helped me, when I acted out and they strapped me in, and pushed that switch so thousands of volts of electricity would run through my body, I enjoyed it Vince, I enjoyed it more than anything I have ever had. The feeling of power, the feeling that I was unbeatable, and tonight I have shown you once again Vince, you don't understand your part in my plans. This isn't about revenge, sweet old revenge, oh now, this is much more, this is more than you could ever dream of. Soon Vince, soon you will see what you have done, and you shall worship the Lord of Darkness just like all these sheep worship you now. Soon Vince, you will understand your part in history!"

Damien then stood up and looked down on his father Vince, smiling at what he just said as the camera shot finished on a shot of both Vince laying out in the ring, and Damien stood above.

OR: 85.0%

Overall Rating: 74.2%

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WWE Raw News Headlines:

Raw Special?

The WWE today have started advertising next weeks Raw which will be a special 2h 30mins edition.  The Main Event will feature a 60minute Ironman Match, where the loser will be forced to retire from wrestling between Chris Jericho and Shawn Michaels.  Also Matt Hardy will take on 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan for the Intercontinental Championship, and Ameera will face Victoria for the Women's Championship.

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WWE Raw

Live from Colorado

Monday 22nd August 2005

Attendance: 2,808

TV Audience: 777,150 viewers (down by 43,963)

The show kicked off with clips of last week's show. It showed Batista getting knocked out by Kane who got disqualified, and it also showed Muhammad Hassan beating Vince McMahon thanks to help from Damien of the Gathering to make his match against Matt Hardy in one weeks time. The credits rolled and pyros hit and we are live from Colorado for Raw.

JR: "Welcome to Raw, welcome to your number #1 show on Spike TV, and folks what a night we had last week, Muhammad Hassan beat Vince McMahon and will now face Matt Hardy for the Intercontinental Championship next week, also, Batista went through again but only after Kane knocked out the Animal using some brass knuckles which means tonight if Batista who is here can beat the last man, Damien, of the Gathering, then Batista will get his rematch against The Master Randy Orton next week live on a very special edition of Raw. **Eolution theme hits** But it looks like we are gonna be joined out here by Evolution, last week Triple H walked out on the group but has he returned this week is what I wanna know?"

Missing!

As Evolution's theme played, out walked three members of the group, Trish Stratus, Steven Richards and Ric Flair. Flair didn't look happy at coming out here as he lead the way down to the ring with no sign of Triple H in sight. They climbed inside as Flair took hold of a mic.

Flair: "Last week, my friend, and your real World Heavyweight Champion walked out of Raw and he hasn't been seen since. **pop** You think this is funny? Triple H, the Greatest Wrestler alive today has been missing for one whole week, neither I nor any other superstar has seen him since he drove off last week and it's all down to one man. Shelton Benjamin **POP**. Shelton, last week I showed the world that you can be beat, and Triple H thought I made him look a fool, he thought the Nature Boy did what he did to show him up, but Hunter, that's not the case and you know it. I love you man like a brother, your the reason I'm still in this business Hunter and I know you can realise that, you are the Greatest Wrestler Today that ever stepped foot in this ring **heat**. Hunter, I'm asking you, just pick up the phone, let us know your alright, if you want to be alone for a while that's fine, but just let us know you haven't done anything stupid. For the past two weeks Hunter, I've seen you lose it more than anyone I have known. More than any man alive in my whole life, you need help Hunter, and I am here for you. What you did to William Regal last week was more like a savaged animal tearing away at some piece of meat, I've never seen you like that EVER. Hunter, please, call us, or call someone, just let us know where you are, you know we need you, this whole company needs you, it won't be anything without you Hunter!"

OR: 86.8%

Flair Miss His Lover?

As Flair spoke, The Gathering's music hit and out walked The Hurricane, Rosey and Stacy Keibler to the top of the ramp. Hurricane held hold of a mic as he got ready to speak, with Steven, Trish and Flair looking unhappy at the intrusion stood in the ring.

Hurricane: "Holy Game, hold the front page, we have a missing person on our hands Rosey, everyone must stop what they are doing and search for the man known as Triple H, he can't be hard to find, greasy hair, limps a lot, acts wooden a lot, oh, and has a huge nose, wait, I've just heard over my Hurricycle that someone fitting that description was last seen in Disneyworld. No wait, Ric, he has been spotted talking to some guy with some strings attached to him, I heard his name is Pinnochio, I guess that must be his brother eh? WHATSUPWITDAT!"

Ric is fuming as he rips off his jacket and throws it down as Steven Richards and Trish try to calm him down.

Flair: "Listen up you two bit piece of garbage, you don't talk about the greatest wrestler alive today like that, when he comes back he'll show you just who's in charge around here, he'll wipe that smile right off your face."

Hurricane: "Listen up all my Hurricanites, your superhero tag team is offering a challenge, The Hurricane, his superhero partner Rosey, and the delightfull Mistress of Darkness Stacy Keibler, against you three in the ring, thats if your finished kissing Triple H's ass!"

Trish Stratus took the mic off Flair before he could speak.

Trish: "You want a match with us, you got it, because I know Triple H, and I have a feeling he will be back tonight, and when he does, you three will pay for what you said about him!"

Trish smiled along with Ric Flair and Steven Richards as Hurricane, Rosey and Stacy walked backstage.

OR: 73.6%

AS BREAKS

JR: "We are back and we are gonna kick the show off with a Tag Team match between four people who will be facing each other next week, Victoria will be teaming up with Matt Hardy while Ameera and 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan will be together, who will gain the advantage going into next week, let's check it out!"

Muhammad Hassan / Ameera vs Matt Hardy / Victoria

These four opponents tagged up once again to face each other, as Hardy and Hassan and both Victoria and Ameera meet each other next week with titles on the line.

Victoria was able to pick up a victory over Ameera for the first time as Hardy fought Hassan on the outside allowing Ameera to be distracted and Victoria to be able to set her up and hit a Widow's Peak on Ameera and cover for the pinfall.

After the match Hassan jumped back in the ring to check on Ameera as Victoria and Hardy celebrated up the ramp at their victory and slight edge over the challengers next week.

Winners: Victoria / Matt Hardy

MR: 71.4%

MQ: 65.9%

OR: 71.6%

Triple Threat Next Week!

Backstage we found Vince McMahon looking happy at just seeing Victoria beat Ameera as in burst Chris Benoit as he switched the tv off and turned to talk to him.

Vince: "Chris, glad you could drop by. I've been watching what's been going on these past few weeks and I've come up with a plan you may like. Ah, here they come now."

In walks both Christian and Edge as they look at each other and Benoit wondering whats going on.

Vince: "Now your all here, Christian, Edge, next week you both will be competing in a match to seal that Money In The Bank contract that Edge currently holds. Well, I've added someone else to this match, and it is now a Triple Threat Match. It will be, Christian vs Edge vs the other man who you both seem to be having problems with, Chris Benoit!"

Christian: "What are you talking about Vince, this is my opportunity, my chance to show my Peep's I am the best in this company!"

Edge: "Vince, your screwing with me like you have done before, this is my Contract Vince, I won it at Wrestlemania, and I shouldn't have to face anyone for it."

Benoit: "Shouldn't face anyone eh? Listen up, I've beaten you, and you Christian, you just got lucky on one night that's all, but next week, I don't care which of you it is, but one of you two, will TAP OUT!"

Edge, Christian and Benoit start arguing in the room when Vince stops them.

Vince: "SHUT UP all of you. **quiets down** Tonight, you three are all gonna be in action in the ring, in a Three Way Tag Team Match. Now I suggest you all go and get ready, because I'd say you have about, three minutes to find your tag team partner because your match is up next!"

Vince tells them to leave as they all rush out and go looking for their partners.

OR: 80.0%

Latest Condition!

After that, we goto JR at commentary who gives us the latest condition on William Regal who was savagely attacked last week by Triple H. He informs us that William Regal may be out for a while suffering internal injuries and broken ribs at the hands of The Game, and confirms that Triple H has not been seen since he drove off last week and they have no reports he will be here tonight!

OR: 51.2%

AD BREAKS

JR: "Welcome Back and as you heard before the break Christian, Edge and Chris Benoit will compete against each other for the Money In The Bank contract, but right now all three will be in tag team action against each other."

Three Way Tag Team Match:

Chris Benoit/Shelton Benjamin vs Christian/Robert Conway vs Edge/Gene Snitsky

Six men involved in this Three Way Tag Match, as Benoit and Edge kicked the match off, with Edge taking the early advantage and tagging with Snitsky well over their opponents.

Eventually it turned into an all out brawl as everyone got involved, and this allowed Chris Benoit to pick up a victory in the mess as he got Gene Snitsky locked into a Crippler Crossface and made him tap out to win the match.

Afterwards, as the others made their way back up the ramp, Christian, Edge and Benoit all stood in the ring and face to face with each other staring their opponents down for next week before officials came down to break it up as the fans didn't approve the stopping of anything that may take place.

Winners: Chris Benoit

MR: 77.6%

MQ: 78.4%

OR: 86.6%

Tonight's Challenge!

A video aired next showing moments of the past few weeks in Batista challenge to regain his World Heavyweight Championship. It shows Tyson Tomko and Rosey attacking him in the first week, then The Master Randy Orton hitting an RKO after he beat Hurricane, and last week Kane knocking him out using some brass knuckles. It advertised tonight's match, Batista vs Damien of the Gathering in his final challenge, and indicated if he won, he would meet The Master Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship next week on Raw.

OR: 53.2%

Must Be Stopped!

Backstage in the locker room we found The Master Randy Orton speaking to Damein, as he held his belt over his shoulder.

Orton: "You don't understand me Damien, I can't face him, you have to do anything to stop him. I know how Batista's mind works, he's uncontrollable when he wants to be. I have a feeling that if I face him next week, I won't be coming out the World Heavyweight Champion."

Damien: "Don't worry about Batista, tonight he will meet the greatest power this company has ever known, and when I have finished with him, not only will he be a fraction of who he was, but he will be a beaten man. You will not have to defend that title I helped you capture, he will not get his hands on you ever again because the Gathering is stronger than he ever will be."

The Master Randy Orton doesn't look too happy still though as he runs his hand through his hair and looks down on the ground worried about defending his belt he beat Batista to capture.

OR: 71.2%

Face To Face!

After that, we go to a video moment of clips of both Jericho and Shawn Michaels in action, and then we see the video of tonight, the two will come face to face in the ring for the final time before they meet next week, where one man will be forced to retire.

OR: 59.0%

A Plan!

Elsewhere, we find Ric Flair and Trish Stratus talking in their locker room as Steven Richards enters.

Richards: "Whats' up guys, you ready for our match tonight?"

Flair: "Our match, listen up Stevie, I'm more worried about Triple H than any damn match we are in tonight, no one has seen him or heard from him since last week. No one knows where the hell he is."

Steven thinks for a moment, then reacts.

Richards: "Didn't I tell you?"

Trish: "Tell us what?"

Richards: "I thought I said, I spoke to Triple H on the phone, he said he'll be here tonight. **HEAT**"

Flair's face lights up as well as Trish's at hearing this great news.

Flair: "Your not joking right, you spoke to Hunter and he said he will be here tonight! WHOOOOOOO! I knew he would't let us down."

Richards: "Yep, that's what he said. Isn't it great news. Tonight Evolution will be back together."

Steven Richards places his hand around both Trish's and Ric Flair's shoulders as he smiles between them, both looking up at him angrily at him touching them both.

OR: 79.7%

I Like Black!

Backstage, we find Maria standing by with Kane who caused her a bit of trouble last week.

Maria: "Kane, tonight Damien will get to face Batista in his final challenge. After what you did last week to Batista, do you have any comments on what took place?"

Kane looks at Maria, smiling at her as he checks out her body.

Kane: "Your wearing black, my favourite colour."

Maria: "Yes, well, back to what I was asking, do you think Batista will win tonight?"

Kane: "Who cares, I care more about seeing much more of you, do you want to know a secret? Shhh, you mustn't tell anyone!"

Maria looks confused, but Kane moves his face to the mic and starts to whisper something to Maria.

Kane: "I like Dead People!" **Laughs in trademark Kane style**

Maria looks uncomfortable at what Kane is saying as she just walks off out of shot, leaving Kane staring at her walking down the corridor, Kane laughing slightly at what he just said to Maria.

OR: 51.2%

JR: "Maria really needs to be careful as it seems Kane has some fascination with her, but the huge news is that Steven Richards has confirmed that Triple H will be here tonight. Remember we last saw him driving off during last week's show, we hope to have more during the rest of tonight. But we are set for the final challenge for Batista, if he can beat Damien tonight, right now then he will get his title shot that he rightly deserves."

Gatherings Final Challenge:

Batista vs Damien

Damien came out alone decked in usual Gathering black outfit, as Batista made his entrance, his ribs bandaged up and a bruise on his jaw from the beating from Kane last week. The match got underway with Batista chasing Damien around the ring attempting to get to the Leader of the group.

After a while Damien was in control and he was about to take out Batista when Batista reversed and went for a clothesline of his own which Damien ducked and he took out the ref in the match. Damien then hit a low blow on Batista from behind as he checked on the ref, and made the cover but no one to count it.

At this point, out ran The Problem Solver, Tyson Tomko who ran down and slid in the ring, and Damien believing he was paid once again to help the group out but he wasn't. He turned on Damien, whipping him to the ropes and coming back with a huge boot to the face almost taking his head off. The Problem Solver then climbed out the ring and this allowed Batista to get to his feet and he started to turn into the Animal as he lost control and picked Damien up and hit a huge Batista Bomb followed by a cover as the ref just woke up in time, and started to count, one, two, three.

Batista picked up the victory as he raised his hands in victory when The Problem Solver climbed into the ring and pulled out a load of cash that had been handed to him, as he pointed to the screen which showed what took place earlier tonight, as we saw Vince McMahon pay The Problem Solver to take Damien out of the picture in the match tonight.

Batista smiled, when from the top of the ramp out walked the World Heavyweight Champion, The Master Randy Orton. He looked down on Batista who was calling for him to come to the ring as Orton looked on, but Orton just raised the title in the air still looking a little nervous about facing him next week, before he walked backstage leaving Batista to celebrate his victory, and his chance at regaining his title next week against The Master Randy Orton.

Winners: Batista

MR: 71.0%

MQ: 81.2%

OR: 77.8%

Evolution vs Gathering!

After the match, we see a video of the 6 Inter-Gender Match coming up next after the break, with clips from the top of the show with Hurricane challenging Evolution to the match.

OR: 53.4%

AD BREAKS

JR: "Batista has done it, next week he will meet The Master Randy Orton for the title, but right now, Evolution will go up against three members of the Gathering. So far we still haven't had confirmation that Triple H has arrived, we'll soon find out though, let's go to Lillian in the ring."

Six Person Inter-Gender Match:

Stacy Keibler, Hurricane & Rosey vs Trish Stratus, Ric Flair & ??

First out came the Gathering, Hurricane and Rosey followed by Stacy Keibler as they made their way down to the ring, the music then hit of Evolution and out walked Ric Flair dressed for action in his robe, and Trish Stratus as they walked down to the ring with no sign of any partner. They climbed inside and got ready waiting for their tag team partner.

Suddenly, the music hit 'Its time to play the Game' and the fans gave a small pop as they awaited the arrival of Triple H. Flair was going crazy at the music, knowing Triple H was back, as they awaited the arrival. Then the curtain moved and out walked Triple H from the top as he stood at the top of the ramp, the lights dark as he took a drink of water and poured some over his head, and started to walk down the ramp when suddenly, Flair's face turned.

The lights came up as we saw none other than Steven Richards walking down the aisle dressed as Triple H, complete with wig and a huge false nose carrying a water bottle. He made his way down and around the ring, as The Gathering laughed at what was happening. Richards moved around to the side and took a drink of water before he threw the bottle into the crowd and climbed onto the ring apron. He stood waiting, and on cue he spat some water up into the air and posed before looking back in front of him as the camera focused in on his face. He climbed inside and walked to the corner and climbed the turnbuckle doing the trademark Triple H pose once again as Flair stood in disbelief at what was happening.

Richards climbed back down and moved to his corner as Flair went over and looked at him, like he couldn't still believe what he was seeing he then started asking Richards what he was doing as the fans were popping for this gimmick Richards had come out as.

The match eventually got underway as Flair and Rosey started off, and Evolution dominated the match throughout using quick tags and dirty tricks to stay in front. Stacy and Trish eventually got involved and Stacy started to take it to Trish stunning her with her wrestling knowledge and the two eventually went outside the ring as the ref lost control of them two.

Hurricane and Richards still dressed as Triple H carried the match on as Flair walked around and took care of Rosey, as Richards was able to pick up the victory for his team as he set Hurricane up and was able to hit a Pedigree on Hurricane for the cover and pinfall to win the match.

After, as Stacy, Hurricane and Rosey made their way up the ramp, Evolution members Trish, Richards and Flair stood in the ring, Flair still arguing with Richards over what he came out as, before we headed to our final break.

Winners: Steven Richards

MR: 71.7%

MQ: 55.0%

OR: 64.8%

AD BREAKS

One Week Remaining!

As we return we find Jim Ross stood in the ring which is carpeted out and two chairs placed inside, as Jim Ross gets ready to welcome the two men who will risk their careers next week Live on Raw.

JR: "Ladies and Gentleman, boys and girls, I am proud to stand in this ring and welcome out two men, two Superstars of this company who next week will face each other, they will be two men, two men risking everything they have in their lives in one brutal and enduring match. First, I would like to bring out the man who has been a Legend in this company for almost 20 years, a man who accepted the challenge laid before him and who next week will not back down from anyone, ladies and gentleman, please welcome, THE HEARTBREAK KID, SHAWN MICHAELS."

The music hit to a nice pop from the fans, and out walked the man himself, Shawn Michaels. He walked out posing for the fans before he took a few steps down and stopped, got down on his knees and prayed as the pyros hit behind him before he jumped up and walked down to the ring before he climbed inside and posed in the ring as he then shook hands with Jim Ross and moved to sit down on one of the stools placed there, picking up the mic waiting for him.

JR: "Now, I would like to bring out the challenger. A man who since he debuted on Raw several years ago now has done it all, he has been a World Tag Team Champion, he has been a numerous Intecontinental Champion, and he was the first and only Undisputed Champion in the company. He is known to all his Jerichoholics as the King of Ayatolah, please give it up for Chris Jericho."

The countdown starts before it reaches it's destination and the pyros hit as we then see Chris Jericho with his back to the camera in position at the top of the ramp. He then swings around and walks down the ramp stopping and showing his muscle to the fans before he continues, and climbs up the steps to continue his trademark entrance outside the ring. He then climbed through the ropes and inside as he just walked over and sat down on the stool picking up the mic beforehand.

JR: "Now both of you are here, there are many questions people will want to ask, but we don't have a lot of time, so I am gonna ask what are probably the most important ones, and let's start with you first Chris, what made you think of what is one of the most brutal and most enduring matches, as well as the one match that can end not only your opponents but your own career?"

Jericho: "You wanna know why I came up with this match, one of the biggest matches of my career. I came up with it because just like every damn Canadian, we are getting sick of listening to that man, that so called Showstopper go on and on and on about how he screwed Bret Hart, and how he screwed Canada. I'm sick and tired of hearing him moan about how he says hes the best in the company, and yet he was never the Undisputed Champion. There is one final reason I came up with this match, and that was because I wanted him gone, I needed to come up with something to finally rid this company of this disease he has become. The only match that I could think of was to force him to retire, to make him realise he would no longer be able to come out here and pretend hes God, when he isn't of course, and think hes the biggest superstar on Raw, when he's actually just the biggest Jackass ever!"

JR: "Well, Shawn, we come to you next. What made you decide to accept Jericho's challenge to a Retirement match in the first place, you have had a great career in this company and there is a chance that this may be your final appearance in the WWE?"

HBK: "You know, many people have come to this company, and a lot have tried to take my crown, but you know what they all have in common, they couldn't do it. Everyone of those men that came up against The Heartbreak Kid couldn't take up the challenge, and I feel that is just what Jericho is, he's the same as all the others. They are all talk, but when it comes down to it, when it's about being in action no one can match the Showstopper. Now Jericho can come out, and he can challenge me to a Retirement Match, he can challenge me to any match but he needs to understand, that I don't back down from anyone. Next week, me and him will get in this ring, but only one man will walk out, and that will be me."

JR: "One more question for each of you, and Chris, we want to know why you choose one of the most gruelling matches, a Sixty Minute Ironman Match as well in this Retirement Clause?"

Jericho: "JR, I choose this match because I want to impact as much pain and suffering I can on this man, I not only want to beat the living hell out of him, but I want to make sure I end his career for good. If the Retirement don't finish him, then this match will. It's all about Pain, plain and simple, I'm gonna hurt Shawn so much that he is gonna wish he never took part in this match, he's gonna wish he never accepted my challenge and I promise you Shawn, that when this match is over, when it's all said and done, when I have my hand raised in victory, you won't be able to walk out of that arena alive, in front of your own fans, your home town, you are gonna be made a fool Shawn!"

JR: "Shawn, you accepted this match, and although at first you weren't aware it would be a Sixty Minute Ironman Match, but I know like all these fans do that you won't go down without a fight, are you mentally and physically prepared for this match?"

HBK: "Some say, it's the most gruelling match in history, I've been in the lot, the Steel Cage, the Hell in the Cell, even the Elimination Chamber, but sixty minutes of non-stop action, thats another matter. Am I mentally prepared, yes I think I am, I believe in my heart that I am ready for this challenge, am I physically prepared, well, maybe ten years back down the line, I would have been in a much fitter state, my body wouldn't be going through all the aches every night, but I do know, like all these fans and you do JR, that I will fight to the bitter end. You can knock me down, you can take me out, but the one thing that always will remain, is that The Showstopper, the Heartbreak Kid will always bounce back. Next week, we will see just who has the heart to be a winner."

JR: "Well there we have it folks, next week, Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, two Superstars, two Legends of Wrestling will be taking part in a Sixty Minute Ironman match, and the loser, will have to retire from Wrestling forever."

The scene closed as we saw Shawn and Jericho stand up and walk face to face with each other. The intensity in their eyes as they stared each other down as the show ended on a close up of them both.

OR: 87.2%

Overall Rating: 60.8%

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WWE Raw News Headlines:

8 Man Tag Match Advertised?

Advertisements for this week's Live Raw have advertised a special pre-show match before Raw goes Live for the fans in Texas.  Simon Dean, Chris Masters, Garrison Cade and Maven vs Rhyno, Val Venis, Tajiri and Khosrow Daivari  What is unusual about this is that Daivari has been named in the match, does this mean he will be returning to action in the company soon?  This was also added due to Heat being cancelled a few weeks back, and now looks like many superstars may be in fear for their jobs once again as Vince orders the finance to be cut even more due to low turn outs over the recent slump in Economy in the USA.

Major Star To Leave?

Speaking of Roster cuts, rumours are going around that one of the Major Stars of Raw is set to finish this week.  A new contract has not been offered to this mega superstar and he has told friends he is now looking elsewhere when it runs out on September 1st.  More news when we get it.

Controversy?

This week's episode of Raw has been advertised as Parental Guidance due to a scene which it is rumoured to have been filmed recently.  Many rumours have gone around stating that Triple H will be returning to Raw tonight, but an informant of the company has stated that a special segment was filmed recently featuring Shelton Benjamin and Triple H and the company is in fear of a backlash from this storyline.  Only time will tell if this is the case, and wether this will be shown on the episode when it is shown Live on Spike TV tonight.

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Pretty good card for RAW man!

Jericho

Orton

Edge

Trish

Victoria by DQ

Hassan (MAYBE)

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WWE Raw

Live from Texas

Monday 29th August 2005

Attendance: 3,336

TV Audience: 850,751 viewers (up by 73,601)

One Winner, ONE LOSER!

Before the show started, we kicked it off with a video package of the last few weeks. It showed Chris Jericho being knocked out twice in one night by Shawn Michaels in Canada.

It then showed the following week as Jericho challenged Michaels to a match.

This was followed by the contract signing by both Jericho and Shawn, which ended in the KO of Vince by Shawn by accident.

It ended with a face of face from last week, as it closed on the two standing together looking each other down as the voice came over the picture.

"Tonight, HBK vs Y2J. One man will continue on his journey, while one man will be gone, FOREVER?"

OR: 86.8%

The opening Raw credits then rolled and pyros hit as we come to you live from Texas the home of Shawn Michaels as we are welcomed by our host, Jim Ross.

JR: "Welcome to a very special edition of Raw folks. What you will witness tonight will be the defining end to one man, the career of one superstar tonight will change, will it be The Showstopper, The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels, or will it be the man who wants to end Shawn's career right here tonight in his home town, Chris Jericho. Folks, I don't know which way this will go, both are tremendous superstars and deserve to win this match, but tonight, in a gruelling Sixty Minutes of non-stop action, one man will walk out here a Champion, and one man will have to walk out, knowing he will never be back in the wrestling world, AGAIN! But, we also tonight have some other great matches for you, Batista will finally get his rematch against the World Heavyweight Champion The Master Randy Orton, Matt Hardy will be defending his Intercontinental Championship against Number #1 Contender, and a man who I hope finally has his unbeaten Raw record broke tonight, 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan. Not only that, but Victoria is putting her title on the line as she will meet Hassan's friend, Ameera, and finally we have a Blindfold match involving Stacy Keibler and Trish Stratus. **Benoit's music hits the arena** But what a way to kick off Raw, we are gonna bring to you all now in your living room at home, three of the best Canadians that have ever come through this company, sit back and watch this great battle."

Money In The Bank Contract:

Triple Threat:

Chris Benoit vs Edge © vs Christian

Thsi triple threat got under way with the 'Money In The Bank' contract going to the winner of the match. Edge still unhappy with having to defend his contract while Christian wasn't happy that Benoit had now been added into it.

Benoit and Christian started it off, with Benoit claiming Christian was lucky the night he pinned him, and that he won't beat him tonight. This started a pushing match, as both shoved the other back, and ended with Christian slapping Benoit which only woke the Wolverine up. The two then got it on as Edge stood back watching, waiting for his opportunity. Christian was taking a beating from Benoit who whipped him to the ropes and hit a hard shoulder block sending him down. A quick cover was only stopped as Edge got involved and pulled Benoit off.

Edge and Benoit then went face to face, as they started to lay punches into each other as christian moved to the corner to let them get on with it. Benoit was getting beaten down by Edge and he got him on the mat for a pinfall when Christian broke this one up. All three stood up and looked at each other, before the fans popped and all three just broke loose attacking the other two opponents.

Benoit dominated most of the match, working on both Christian and Edge, and he was able to hit Edge with three German Supplexes to take down the current contracted champion. Benoit then went up top of the turnbuckle, and was ready to fly as the ref checked on Edge, which allowed Christian to run over and he pushed Benoit who went flying off the turnbuckle and crashed down onto the barrier outside taking him out of the match.

Christian went up top and he got ready to jump off as Edge got to his feet, and as Christian jumped off, Edge connected with a shot to the ribs as Christian somersaulted over onto his back and crashed to the mat. He rolled around in pain as Edge moved to the corner, and waited, setting Christian up for the finisher.

As Christian staggered to his feet, Edge moved in for the kill, and he ran for a Spear, but Christian jumped up and did the splits jump over Edge who couldn't stop and ran into the turnbuckle, he staggered backwards into Christian who got ready, twisted Edge around and finished Edge off with a Un-Prettier which connected.

Christian made the cover, as the ref counted, and Benoit struggling to get into the ring but it was too late as the ref's hand connected for the third time, and called for the bell. The crowd popped big time as Christian rolled out the ring, grabbed hold of the winning item, the Money in The Bank contract sealed inside a briefcase and made his way up the ramp as Benoit layed in the ring, being checked by the ref and Edge still unconciouss.

Winners: Christian

MR: 80.3%

MQ: 80.5%

OR: 79.5%

AD BREAK

Kidnapping?

After the match we went backstage where we saw Shelton Benjamin, not dressed for action, as he came out of a locker room and shouted something back in before he walked towards the parking lot. He walked to his car as he reached inside through the open window and grabbed something as he started to move out, a piece of two by four wood came crashing down onto his head, smashing in two as Shelton collapsed backwards and down onto the floor.

JR: "Bah Gawd, what is happening back there."

The camera moved up as we saw Triple H stood there.

JR: "HE'S BACK, TRIPLE H IS BACK AND HE HAS JUST TAKEN OUT SHELTON BENJAMIN."

Triple H stood, holding a piece of wood which was now snapped in two, he looked down on Shelton angrily, before he threw the wood away and took a hold of Shelton by the arms, dragging him across the parking lot to a car waiting. Triple H opened the boot as he picked Shelton up and dragged him inside, as he made sure every part of his body was in, before he slammed the boot of the car shut and moved around to climb inside the car. He started the engine up and sped off up the ramp narrowly missing an incoming car coming down the drive. The car pulled over as Triple H's car sped past and out of sight. Out stepped from the stopped car was Ric Flair and Steven Richards.

Flair: "That looked like Hunter, what the hell was he doing here."

Richards: "I have a bad feeling about this Ric."

Flair and Richards climb back in the car and pull down into their space as they get out and walk into the arena when Flair noticed a piece of wood, he moved over and picked it up off the floor as he looked at it, and noticed some wet blood on the end of one piece, as he looked up at the car which had sped off knowing Triple H is who he saw, before he looked at Richards wondering what was going on as they rushed into the arena.

OR: 79.2%

JR: "Well as you saw Triple H returned moments ago and he has kidnapped Shelton Benjamin, the man who he claims is ruining his life and his career in this company. I tell you I am afraid for what might happen, even the rest of Evolution can't understand what Triple H is upto. I hope and I pray that Shelton is ok, and he gets away from this madman before something bad really happens. But we have to carry on with the show folks, and up next we have a Blinfold Match, both Stacy Keibler and Trish Stratus will compete, each one wearing a blindfold over their eyes so they can't see. The first person to pick up a pinfall will win this match, we haven't seen anything like this for a long time, and I can still recall Jake 'The Snake' Roberts being in one of these matches and it is scary, not knowing where you are going inside that ring."

Blindfold Match:

Stacy Keibler (Gathering) vs Trish Stratus (Evolution)

Both women came down seperately as the ref's waited for them to enter the ring. Each referee then placed the blindfold over the eyes of the two women and the bell sounded for the beginning of the match.

This was a very slow match, as each opponent put their arms out to try and find where they were, and at one instant they backed into each other, as Trish turned and ran at Stacy but she jumped out the way as Trish ran into the ropes and fell backwards, angrily at what just took place.

The ending of this unusual match came when Trish moved around and grabbed the referee by mistake and went to hit him, when he told her who he was. Stacy could hear it as she made her way to the action and Trish turned around to be met by a DDT by Stacy on Trish which connected and Trish was out. Stacy struggled for a moment to find Trish on the mat, but eventually did and covered her as the ref called the three and then the bell and awarded the victory to Stacy Keibler who unmasked herself and looked down at her beaten opponent.

Winners: Stacy Keibler

MR: 66.4%

MQ: 46.7%

OR: 66.9%

Greatness To Prevail?

A video aired next showing 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan and his mission to seek Justice against the WWE who he thought had been holding him down, as he got into a feud with Intercontinental Champion Matt Hardy and beating Vince two weeks ago.

OR: 56.3%

JR: "Folks, we are set, some may say this is America vs the Arab-American, some say it's one man's mission against one man's Revolution, but I say, I just want Matt Hardy to beat this son of a bitch down and finally show him this country doesn't care about him anymore. Do it for us Matt, do it for this proud nation, DO IT FOR AMERICA!"

WWE Intercontinental Championship:

'The Great' Muhammad Hassan vs Matt Hardy ©

First, out came to the new music of the Revolution, Matt Hardy wearing his Intercontinental Championship. The crowd popped for him as he made his way to the ring and posed inside for the fans. The place suddenly turned bad though as the music hit, and out walked, accompanied by his friend, 'Ameera', 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan. Wearing his trademark white gown and headscarf, he looked around the arena and wasn't happy with the reaction he was getting before he turned and spat on American soil. He made his way down to the ring and after his trademark prayer outside the ring, he climbed inside and joined Ameera as the ref held Matt back.

The crowd chanted for Hardy as Hassan hated this and tried protecting his hearing from this American crowd. Hassan then looked at Hardy, and to the crowd's displeasure, he gave a indication that he would win the title tonight.

The match got under way and Matt Hardy dominated at first and took it to Hassan to the fans pleasure, and he got some close calls as Ameera shouted from the outside trying to help her friend comeback.

Hassan was able to come back as Hardy ran to the ropes and Ameera grabbed one of his feet to stop him, as he reached over and grabbed Ameera by the head and dragged her to the apron, he was about to hit her when Hassan ran at him, but Hardy moved out the way, and Hassan broke just in time so he didn't connect with Ameera. Hardy finished it though as he hit a dropkick into the back of Hassan who fell forward and crashed into Ameera, knocking her down to the mat outside.

Hassan staggered back and turned as Matt hit a kick to the gut and set him up, as he connected with a Twist of Fate. He went for the cover, but the referee had jumped outside to check on Ameera and then she distracted him from going back until he finally told her to get out of ringside, informing her she was banned.

Ameera eventually made her way up the ramp complaning to the ref, until another ran down to help, as the official turned around to see Matt still covering Hassan and ran to the ring and slid in for the count, but just before the hand hit the mat for the three, Hassan somehow kicked out.

Matt Hardy jumped up complaining about it, saying he had this match won but the referee tried explaining what was happening outside. Hassan tried a schoolboy roll up from behind and he almost got the three count himself but Hardy kicked out in time.

The two then went at it again, and it went back and forth for some time before Hardy thought he had it won, he once again was able to hit a Twist of Fate on Hassan, only for the ref to see Hassan's foot was on the bottom rope before he counted. Hardy couldn't believe what was happening, and he stood up looking down on Hassan who was beaten.

Hassan got to his feet, as Hardy moved to the corner turnbuckle and climbed it. He got ready as he jumped off and went to connect with Hassan, but it failed, as Hassan stood waiting, and as Hardy landed, he was in position, as Hassan connected with a Inverted STO on Hardy as he crashed to the mat.

Hassan rolled him up for the cover, and he got a handfull of tights for good measure as the ref counted, and with the count of three later, the fans reaction showed it all, as they went crazy at the new Intercontinental Champion.

Hassan knelt in the ring as he was handed the belt, he looked down on it, holding it in his hands, as he looked up at the heavens with delight at finally capturing some gold.

Winners: 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan (New Intercontinental Champion)

MR: 77.4%

MQ: 75.4%

OR: 80.4%

HBK's Finest Moments?

A video aired next showing Shawn Michaels moments over his career. From his time with Marty Jannetty as the Rockers, to winning the World Belt and his infamous screwjob over Bret Hart. It ended showing him knocking out several top superstars over the years with his Sweet Chin Music to end the montage.

OR: 59.7%

JR: "I still can't believe what I witness moments ago, 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan has finally won the Intercontinental Championship when he cheated, yes that's right folks, he robbed Matt Hardy of the title. I hope he gets his revenge, because that was not Justice, not like Hassan sees it, but you did us proud Matt, you fought to the end, and I'm speaking on behalf of everyone when I say, thank you for your effort. But up now, we have someone else that lately has been trying to gain some respect, and that is Hassan's friend and accomplice, Ameera. She first appeared a month or so ago now as Hassan fired his Manager, Daivari, and she has helped put Hassan where he is now, and this time she has a shot at the gold, and I just hope Victoria has more luck than Matt did."

WWE Women's Championship:

Ameera vs Victoria ©

The fourth match of the night featured the Women's Champion Victoria who had suffered at the hands of Ameera for several weeks and finally got a pinfall over her last week in revenge. Victoria came out first and got a good reaction holding her title as she made her way to the ring.

Out next came Ameera who got some nice heat for her part in helping Hassan win his belt earlier, she walked down to the ring and climbed inside before the ref called for the bell and started the match.

Both divas put on a good match, with some close calls by both of them as Victoria went closest when she almost hit the Widow's Peak on Ameera who just struggled to get out and slide out the ring in time before being hit.

Victoria dominated from then on, and worked over Ameera as the fans cheered on their American superstar, but it was to no avail as Ameera was able to hit a move similar to Muhammad Hassan in an Inverted STO which Jim Ross had called over the announcing as Ameera's 'Arabic Night' finish. Ameera then covered as the ref counted and the hand went down as he called for the bell, and the belt got handed into the ref as the ref walked over and handed it to Ameera as she slid out the ring and walked up the ramp clutching onto her newly won Women's Championship.

As she reached the top of the ramp, out walked the newly won 'Intercontinental Champion' The Great Muhammad Hassan who joined her as they both raised their titles they had won tonight to the hatred of the fans as the ref checked over Victoria laying in the ring.

Winners: Ameera (New Women's Champion)

MR: 65.7%

MQ: 54.0%

OR: 66.7%

Jericho's Finest Moments?

A video aired next showing Chris Jericho's finest moments in the company. From his debut upsetting The Rock to capturing the Undisputed World Title as well as several Intercontinental Titles along the way. It then showed several superstars tapping out to 'The Walls of Jericho' as it ended the video montage.

OR: 63.0%

JR: "Tonight is turning into a disaster for America, both Matt Hardy and Victoria have lost their titles tonight on this very special edition of Raw. Who knows what is to come in our Main Event, the tension is still building for that match, but right now we have a huge match up. Batista finally gets his rematch against the man, the one man who for the four long months kept his identity a secret, The Master who we soon learned to be Randy Orton beat Batista over a month ago and captured the World Heavyweight Championship. Well tonight Batista gets what he wants, he gets Randy Orton one on one in that ring, and I have a feeling that tonight, The Animal will prevail!"

WWE World Heavyweight Championship:

The Master (Randy Orton) © vs Batista

Batista first came out as he got a huge pop from the fans as he walked down to the ring and awaited the champion. The Gathering's music hit, and out walked the World Heavyweight Champion, The Master Randy Orton dressed in a long black robe, and he was accompanied by the Leader of the group, Damien. They walked down to the ring and climbed inside as Batista smiled at Orton, trying to make him uneasy with facing him tonight, with the ref showing the belt to the fans before calling for the bell to get the match underway.

The two got locked in at first, with Batista overpowering Orton with every shot using his upper strength. Orton was shot around the ring like a rag doll, and at times he climbed out to talk to Damien about his strategy knowing he was losing an uphill battle against Batista.

Orton came back after a while, thanks to some dirty tricks he played by blinding Batista at one stage and sending him to the outside with a dropkick, allowing Damien to send Batista to the ringpost and steps as the ref got distracted by Orton.

Orton climbed outside and walked around taking hold of Batista, as he lifted him up and bodyslammed him on the mat's outside the ring breaking the ref's count before he could make a 10 count.

Orton dominated from then on, and he took apart Batista, working on his legs knowing if he couldn't make him stand, he couldn't hit the Batista Bomb on him and it worked as Batista was taken down at every opportunity.

Orton whipped Batista to the corner, and he ran in after him but Batista got his foot up, stunning Orton who staggered away before Batista unleashed a fury of clotheslines on Orton, each one sending him down hard. Batista started to 'hulk up' as he does and waved the ropes in delight at getting fuelled up ready to finally bury Orton once and for all. He turned as he gave Orton the thumbs up to thumbs down as he picked him up, set him up and raised him above his head and brought him down with a huge bang on the landing to the delight of the crowd.

Batista had it won as he went to cover, but Damien started praying with his arms to his side, with all his energy seems to be drawn to Orton who as Batista covered, somehow amazingly kicked out. Batista was left stunned at this action, as he got to his feet and called for another to finally finish it off.

Batista lifted up Orton and set him up again, as he lifted him up onto his shoulders, only Orton stuggled and out of nothing he slipped off Batista and out of his hold as he dropped back down to the mat, then in a split second reaction, Orton grabbed Batista's head and connected as he hit an R-K-O on the former Champion.

The crowd were unhappy as Orton laying down in the ring along side Batista, crawled over, and got an arm over the huge monster and covered him, as the ref counted and the hand dropped for the three as Damien smiled on the outside.

Damien jumped into the ring after grabbing the belt off Lillian and lifted Orton up who looked like he was almost out of it, handing over the belt to Orton and telling him he had finally overcome the odds.

Orton celebrated lifting the title in the air, as Batista layed in the ring, gathering his thoughts after being knocked out by Orton who by now had started to make their way up the ramp along with Damien.

Winners: The Master (Randy Orton)

MR: 75.2%

MQ: 75.2%

OR: 75.7%

Death Becomes Him?

We then saw the titantron come on, as we saw a bridge in Texas over a long winding river. A car sped down the lonely road, with no cars about as it screeched to a halt. Out stepped Triple H who was smiling as he walked around to the boot and banged on it, shouting.

HHH: "You ok in there!"

A mumbling noise was heard coming from inside the boot of the car.

HHH: "Good, coz I didn't want you to go before your time was up!"

Triple H then walked around the other side of the car, as he opened the back door and pulled out a few bricks tied to a piece of string. He checked it over before he walked around to the drivers side and opened the door. He reached in as he put the car in gear, and tied the string to the steering wheel, around the seat, before he put the bricks on the seat. He then went back once again to check the boot.

HHH: "Shelton, you and me have a connection you know that. **Mumbling from inside** You have taken me to the edge Shelton, and to honour you for your time as being the only superstar who has ever been able to beat me on every occassion, I have something for you."

Triple H then unlocked the boot and lifted it open, as the camera focused in on Shelton Benjamin laid out inside tied up with tape over his mouth so he couldn't scream.

HHH: "What's that? **Mumbling** Your sorry? **Mumbling** Well Shelton, so am I, because you have left me with no choice, you screwed me Shelton, you have done to me what no one else has been able to, and there's only one way I can go with you."

Triple H then moved around the corner of the car as Shelton tried to unloosen his ropes but couldn't as Triple H came back to the boot, as he dropped in a wreath with Shelton's name on it. He smiled as he looked down on his victim.

HHH: "See you around Shelton, oh no, wait, I won't, because you'll be lying at the bottom of the ocean forever!"

Triple H then slammed the boot of the car shut as screaming mumbling was heard from inside as Triple H made his way around to the front driving seat of the car, he picked up the bricks and put them on the accelerator as the car started to smoke from the tyres rolling around, he then reached over, and in one swift movement, he released the brake and moved away as the car started to speed off down the bridge.

The car was out of control as no one was driving as it sped towards the bridge wall, and within the blink of an eye, it disappeared over the bridge and falling down. The camera shot moved over as it saw what was left of the roof of the car, poking out of the top of the water, before it slowly drifted down into the murky depths.

The camera focused on the car as it disappeared below the water, and then swung around as we saw the lonely figure of Triple H just casually walking away, down the bridge and disappearing through the smog filtering over the bridge itself on this dark lit night.

OR: 79.2%

JR: "Folks, I am still in shock at this action that we have just witnessed. Words can't describe what just took place over on that bridge, Triple H, a man who's life was built on this company, a man who's dedication to wrestling and the wwe may have just come to an end. My prayers go out to Shelton Benjamin's family and we hope that medics and help is on their way to see if they can find Shelton before it's too late. And right now, after what we saw, we are ready for a match which seems small in comparison to the terrible incident that took place. What you are about to witness in this ring, is a gruelling Sixty Minutes of Non-Stop Action, Sixty Minutes of pure hell for both these men, and they can only be one winner, and the man who unfortunately loses this match will not only have been through hell, but he will have to retire from wrestling forever. Let's goto the ring for this match, and if we have any news on Shelton Benjamin or Triple H we will bring it to you."

Sixty Minutes Ironman Retirement Match:

'HBK' Shawn Michaels vs 'Y2J' Chris Jericho

1st Fall: 23mins 45secs

The match started and was well into it's 20+minute mark when the first fall actually came about. Shawn Michaels had the advantage over Jericho and was beating him around the ring when he irish whipped Jericho to the corner, and ran in after him but Jericho moved out the way just in time, and Shawn went crashing into the ringpost shoulder first. Jericho then came from behind and rolled Shawn back into a schoolboy pinfall and as the ref counted, Jericho put his feet on the ropes for leveradge and got the three count to pick up the first pinfall in this match.

Jericho: 1 Shawn: 0

2nd Fall: 36mins 04secs

Jericho was able to take a 2-0 lead against HBK as he dominated from his first pinfall and continued getting close calls until he finally was able to take the 2nd fall. He hit Shawn with a huge backdrop before he ran to the ropes and hit a Lionsault on Shawn which connected, he then covered and picked up the next pin in this gruelling match.

Jericho: 2 Shawn: 0

3rd Fall: 49mins 48secs

Shawn Michaels was able to pull one back in the 49th minute as he came back fighting with his local fans behind him. He was able to take Jericho down with an Inzuguri and then he climbed the turnbuckle and came flying off with a huge elbow drop which connected on Jericho before he covered him and picked up his first pinfall of the night.

Jericho: 2 Shawn: 1

4th Fall: 54mins 13secs

Jericho lost out in the next pinfall by his own account. As Shawn came from behind, and with the ref watching Jericho kicked backwards and up behind him, as it struck Shawn between the legs with a low blow, as Shawn dropped down to his knees in agony and the ref called for the bell, disqualying Jericho for this illegal manoveoure. Jericho smiled though, even though this had now equalled the score at 2 - 2.

Jericho: 2 Shawn: 2

5th Fall: 57mins 24secs

Jericho didn't waste any time after getting a Dq though as he took hold of Shawn's legs and turned him over as he locked in a 'Walls of Jericho' on Shawn who was in agony. Jericho forced more into the hold, and it was only a matter of time before Shawn had no option but to tap out to this back paining move. Jericho let go as he picked up the important 3-2 lead.

Jericho: 3 Shawn: 2

6th Fall: 59mins 58secs

Jericho didn't know though, that as he bounced around the ring posing to the fans and talking to the ref about how he had this match won, Shawn Michaels had got to his feet, and with only 30 seconds or so remaining of the match, and Jericho believing he had it won, he turned to be met by the biggest move of the night. Shawn swung his leg up and connected on Jericho's face with some 'Sweet Chin Music' as Jericho stood stunned, before he dropped back and down onto the mat, unconciouss at this finisher. With seconds remaining, Shawn dragged himself over to Jericho and just barely got his arm over Jericho's chest as the ref got down and counted, ONE-TWO-THREE. The ref's hand hit the mat just 2 seconds before the time limit sounded, and he awarded the pinfall to Shawn Michaels who squared the match up in the dying seconds.

Jericho: 3 Shawn: 3

As the bell sounded, the referee didn't know what to do as he looked around at what should happen next, and that's when the music hit. 'No Chance' started up and out walked Vince McMahon to the top of the ramp holding a mic.

Vince: "Both you men in that ring signed a contract, you signed that by the end of tonight one of you would be Retired from this industry for ever, well since this match has come down to a draw, there is only one option left I can do. This match will continue until the next pinfall, submission or Disqualification. I promised these fans a match, and that someone would retire, and bah gawd that is what they are gonna get, so ring that bell and let's get back to this match in Overtime.

6th Fall: Overtime: 1hour 3mins 37secs

As the match went into overtime, as ordered by Vince, Shawn and Jericho came out blazing away at each other, both realising their futures depended on it. Shawn had the advantage at first and Jericho tried some dirty tricks to get back in the swing of the action and almost got a pinfall with a 'Walls of Jericho' on Shawn once again, but this time Shawn wouldn't tap out, as he screamed in agony of this move he finally, after everything else made it to the ropes. Then Shawn in the last quarter of the 3rd minute of overtime, did something that the fans loved. He rolled Jericho up from behind and grabbed a hold of the ropes himself as the referee counted and didn't notice it, as he hit the mat for the third time and then called for the bell, awarding the pinfall, and victory of this gruelling match to 'HBK' Shawn Michaels.

Jericho: 3 Shawn: 4

Winners: 'HBK' Shawn Michaels

MR: 81.8%

MQ: 72.8%

OR: 90.0%

JR: "BAH GAWD, Shawn Michaels has won, The Heartbreak Kid will continue in the WWE. Look at the expression on Jericho's face, he can't believe he just lost this match, he put everything into it, and he's now forced to retire from this profession he loves, bah gawd what will happen for Jericho next, and what about Shawn, where will he go from here?"

The show closed on a close up of Jericho's face, as he was almost in tears cluthing his hair with his hands finally realising his career had come to an end.

Overall Rating: 60.8%

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WWE Raw News Headlines:

Major Superstar Leaves?

The WWE today confirmed that Superstar Edge (Adam Copeland) has left the company after his contract expired and the company didn't look at renewing it. The future is unknown for this Superstar, but surely several top companies will be looking at hiring him in the near future. WWE Raw left the door open and claimed they may bring him back sometime down the line.

WWE Releases Talent?

The WWE also today released several other superstars and backstage talent, including Hillbilly Jim, Steve Keirn and Raw Superstars Gene Snitsky and British star William Regal. It is thought to be understood that the company has no future ideas/storylines relating to these two superstars who have left but hope they can work down the line again. Rumours are also circulating that Vince McMahon has again asked for the roster size to be cut due to the high rising costs of equipment and low turnouts in America, and may see more of the European market opened up for the company.

Jericho Retired?

After last week's Raw, Chris Jericho ended up on the receiving end of a classic Sixty Minute Ironman Match, and was forced to retire from the company. After signing a contract just a month or so back, the company have indicated that this is not the end of Jerichos future in the company.

Wrestler Murdered Live on Raw?

The other huge storyline circulating is the aparent Murder of Raw Superstar Shelton Benjamin by Triple H. Although some complaints were made to the TV Station, the WWE have declared that this is just a storyline and the fans of the show need to stay tuned for how it will develop. The company did state that it was just like any Entertainment show on TV, in which any character may be killed off, but in which also that they may return in some unforseen way and not to believe everything you witness on TV quoting Austin's Infmous saying 'Dont Trust Anyone'.

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WWE Raw

Live from Glasgow, England

Monday 5th September 2005

Attendance: 7,482

TV Audience: 823,419 viewers (down by 27,332)

End Of A Career!

The show kicked off with a video package of Chris Jericho's career. We see moments from his time in ECW, WCW and finally WWE. The video package ends with the final moments of last week where we see Jericho losing his final match against Shawn Michaels. The closing shot shows Jericho kneeling in the ring, his hands in his hair, almost in tears at having to retire from the business.

OR: 61.1%

The show then started as the credits rolled and the pyros hit at the top of the ramp and we were welcomed to another edition of Raw with your host, Jim Ross.

JR: "Folks welcome to Raw, and what a spectacular night we had last week everyone, an unforgettable night of action. We saw an incident what has shocked the world and every superstar on Raw. We also saw the end of one of the greatest superstars ever to grace our screens, when Chris Jericho lost his match against Shawn Michaels and is now forced to retire from wrestling, it was a sad day for all his Jerichoholics that night. We also saw the World Heavyweight Champion The Master Randy Orton defeat Batista to retain his title, while those two Arab-Americans Ameera and 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan came out and captured gold!"

The Best In The Business!

As Jim Ross finished speaking, the music played as out walked, still the World Heavyweight Champion The Master Randy Orton as he made his way out clutching onto his title over his shoulder, smiling at the fans who showed their unhappiness that he was still their champion. He stood looking around, before he made his way down to the ring and climbed the steps, before climbing all four corners of the ring and posing for the fans. After he finished, he climbed down and moved over to take hold of a mic from Lillian Garcia at ringside.

Orton: "It has been said, that the man who tames the Animal, will be the saviour of this company. **heat** Last week, I did something that I didn't think I could, I finally laid to rest something that has been playing at the back of my mind for months now, and that was the man who I beat. For two months now I have held onto this title, this World Heavyweight Championship, and no one, not even the Animal himself, the man who I beat to win this belt could beat the mind of the Master. **Heat** You can all say what you want but you know, that what you are looking at right now, what you see in this ring is the best in the business. I have proved it time and time again, I have beaten everyone who steps in my path and yet the one thing I feared, the one man who once I called a friend, finally caught up with me. Yet, last week that myth, that legend that Batista believes he is, thinking he is the best Champion was disproved when I not only beat him, but I beat him for the greatest prize in the company. About six months ago, when my friend Damien reached me, he made me realise that I shouldn't be afraid of anything or anyone, listening to his stories about how he was abused by his own father, how Vince treated him made me believe in something I haven't done in a long time, and that was, to believe in myself. When I lost at Wrestlemania 21, when that man, that Legend, The Undertaker **POP** beat me, I lost all hope, I went down further into the pit of this stinking world than anyone alive, but Damien helped me come back, he was the one man who believed in me. He put his trust in me, he helped me, he trained me and he made me what I am today, THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!" **HEAT**

OR: 73.6%

New Man In Town!

After Orton finished speaking and posed with the title, the music hit and the fans popped big time. From the top of the ramp, walked out carrying a silver briefcase, the new Money In The Bank contract holder, Christian. He stood at the top of the ramp and looked around at his Peep's before he gave his hand signal to them and carried on walking down the ramp. He walked up the steel steps and climbed inside as Orton backed away wondering what he was doing out there. Christian then moved over and took hold of a 2nd mic as he got ready to speak as the crowd started a 'Christian' chant in his honour.

Christian: "Let me introduce myself to you Randy, I know we've met before but in different circumstances, but I thought I should let you know that you are looking at the next World Heavyweight Champion!" **POP**

Orton goes crazy as the fans popped at this comment, before he snapped back at Christian.

Orton: "WHAT, What makes you think that Christian, what you are looking at is the best damn wrestler in the business today, I've beaten Mick Foley, I've beaten Triple H, I've beaten Batista, and I have even beaten Chris Benoit. I've beaten them all, and you are nothing compared to them Christian, **heat** what makes you think you are even worthy of facing someone like me?"

Christian: "What makes me worthy? Well last week while you were out here beating Batista to retain your World Heavyweight Championship, I was out, celebrating because last week I also won something. I became the NEW Money In The Bank contract holder, **POP** do you know what that means Randy? Do you understand why I am out here now?"

Randy Orton looks upset at hearing this, but snaps back once more with a reaction.

Orton: "I know what it means, it means that you will just be another opponent that The Master Randy Orton will be able to name to his list of beaten men in this ring, THATS WHAT IT MEANS!"

Christian: "That's funny Randy, but I'll tell you what it means, it means that I now have a shot at you anytime, anyplace, anywhere. I could face you next year, I could face you next week, hell, I could even face you right here right now and beat your ass to take that belt away from you!" **POP**

Orton hates what he is hearing and starts pacing up and down the ring.

Christian: "You see Randy, I am the future of this business now. I've paid my dues, I've held every title there is on Raw apart from one, and that's the belt you currently hold. So it will be me and you, and it will be for that title, and it may be tonight, or it may be sometime soon, but what I will guarantee is, which is funny because it's what the original holder of this contrat used to say until I whipped his ass and sent him packing from this company, it's this Randy. THAT BELT, IS MINE, BECAUSE I PROMISE YOU THIS, IT'S MONEY IN THE BANK!"

Orton goes to attack Christian but he ducks down and Orton misses as he turns back and gets a face full of the briefcase smashed into him as he collapses onto the floor. Christian stands over Orton, before he picks up the World Heavyweight Championship belt and looked at it, before he looked down on Orton and he places it across his unconciouss body as the rest of the Gathering suddenly started to run down to the ring. Christian made a quick exit sliding out the ring and jumping over the barrier to escape Orton's team mates, as he looked back, smiling and showing his briefcase that he now holds the contract within.

OR: 80.9%

AD BREAKS

JR: "Just before the break we saw the new #1 contender Christian come out who won the 'Money in The Bank Contract' on last weeks Special Raw by beating both Edge and Chris Benoit, and he just attacked The Master Randy Orton promising him that the World Heavyweight Championship will soon be his. But coming up right now, we have a scheduled match between Maven and Steven Richards, for the past month or more Steven Richards has come out here dressed up as famous Wrestling Legends, but who knows who he will be tonight!"

Wrestlers In Their Eyes Challenge:

Maven vs Steven Richards

Maven came out first, and finally some music hit as Lillian introduced Steven Richards as another of his Wrestlers In Their Eyes contestant. The Shake Rattle and Roll started as the fans popped and out walked dressed as Elvis lookalike, Steven Richards as none other than The Honky Tonk Man, complete with guitar, jumpsuit and sideburns. Steven Richards tried doing some moves at the top of the stage area, shaking his hips and banging on his guitar before he made his way down to the ring.

Maven couldn't believe what he was seeing as Steven Richards climbed inside and shaked his ass at Maven as he attempted playing the guitar badly. Maven had enough though as he attacked, and Richards got caught sending him down. The ref moved the guitar to the corner and the match got started.

Maven dominated the match but he couldn't finish off the Honky Tonk lookalike, and as the ref took a bump, this gave Richards the opportunity, and he moved to the corner. Maven checked on the ref before he turned and walked over to Richards who was waiting and he turned with the guitar and smashed it over the head of Maven sending him down and out cold. He made the cover as the ref woke and started to count, and the three count later and Steven Richards had won the match as the Honky Tonk Man.

Lillian climbed into the ring as Maven laid there, Richards shaking his hips in Honky Tonk *Elvis* fashion as Lillian announced Steven Richards as the winner. At this point, Richards took hold of the mic off Lillian and stood, posed in trademark fashion, as he moved the mic closer to his mouth and he began to speak in a husky Elvis type voice.

Richards: "Thank you, Thank you very much!" **POP**

Steven Richards then made his way up the ramp and backstage as Lillian finally ended it by calling out that The Honky Tonk Man has left the building to a nice pop from the fans.

Winners: Steven Richards (aka. The Honky Tonk Man)

MR: 73.2%

MQ: 72.2%

OR: 80.1%

JR: "Steven Richards picks up a great win once again this time dressed as The Honky Tonk Man. But let's take you back to last week, what we witnessed, what every superstar and wrestling fan saw has shocked the world, not only in America but everywhere, let's show you this dispicable act by none other than Triple H!"

Bitter End!

Following the match, a video aired showing moments from the past few weeks on Raw. It started with Shelton Benjamin's victorys over Triple H two weeks running when he first came to Raw, this was followed by Shelton's victory over Triple H in a Dumpster Match several weeks ago, and then beating him in a Tag Team Match. It showed clips of Ric Flair beating Shelton Benjamin, and then Triple H walking out on Evolution and Raw before he made his huge impact return last week as he knocked out Shelton Benjamin, and drove him to a bridge, before he threw a wreath with his name over Shelton's screaming body in the boot of the car and then let it drive itself off the bridge and land in the water below, sinking without trace. It then showed a promo advertising that Triple H would be here tonight, Live on Raw.

OR: 58.9%

JR: "Folks we still haven't had any confirmation of what is taking place regarding the disappearance of Shelton Benjamin, but as you saw Triple H is scheduled to be here tonight, and I wonder what sort of reception he will get. **Music plays** But it looks like we are gonna be joined out here by the new Intercontinental Champion, 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan!"

'The Great' One Has Arrived!

As we returned from the video package, the music started of Arab-American, and new Intercontinental Champion 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan as he walked out wearing his new title and was accompanied by his friend and colleague, Ameera carrying her newly won Women's Championship. The stopped at the top of the ramp and looked around before both Ameera and Hassan turned their heads and spat down on American soil as they then made their way down the ramp and climbed into the ring after Hassan did his trademark prayer routine outside. He tried drowning out the boo's from the audience at listening to him speak once again.

Hassan: "Finally, The Great One has arrived on Raw. **HEAT** For months I have promised you all that the time will come when 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan would finally do something that no other Arab-American has ever done, and last week it was accomplished. In front of all you Americans, and in front of all my fans back home watching me on TV, watching me triumph, watching me beat down one of you so called typical Americans. 'The Great' Muhammad has finally shown the world that he can no longer be looked down upon, that he should be looked at as the saviour of this company. The new man who will take this show into the next Era, the Era of World Domination. What I hold around my waist is an indication to just how far I have become, to show the prejudice this country shows me because of who I am. I am an American just like all of you, but because of what happened, because of that tragedy that took place you still look down on me, you cross the street when I walk, you eat at different tables in restaurants where I sit, you look at me as if I am here to hurt you, and yet all I want is justice in this world, Justice in our Society, JUSTICE FOR 'THE GREAT' MUHAMMAD HASSAN. **HEAT** But this will never happen, because no matter what I do, no matter how great I become you will never understand what I am about. My friend Ameera, who last week also beat an American champion, Ameera who is also an American is now looked down upon, she is hated by you all just because of how she dresses now, and because she is my friend. You people, you American's will never learn to appreciate other religions, and that is why I am going to show you what I think of your American culture."

Hassan moves his hand under his white sheet he wears and brings out a can of spray paint he holds in his hand as he removes the belt from around his waist.

Hassan: "This title I won last week, this piece of American culture, this belt that many superstars of your great nation have held, your Rob Van Dams, your Triple H's, your Stone Cold Steve Austins **POP, and your Shawn Michaels, and even most of all, the man who claims he is the Great one himself, The Rock **POP**, all these people bring shame on who I am. All them past superstars and yet none of them show respect to the 'Great' Muhammad Hassan. What I do now, I do for the good of this country, and I do for my people watching around the world."

Hassan hands the mic over to Ameera as he shakes the can of spray paint and then he starts to spray something onto the Intercontinental Championship belt, desicrating what it stands for. After he finishes, he throws the can away, and he holds the belt up high as the camera zooms in, and we see he has sprayed out the Intercontinental part on it, and has sprayed across the belt in large words, 'ALLAH'.

The crowd rained down with hatred at this towards the belt and their country.

OR: 77.1%

JR: "Bah gawd, how could you, how dare you destroy a belt this company has lived upon!"

Nation's Pride!

As Hassan looked on, his eyes bulging out in glee at what he had done and with Ameera supporting her friend, the music hit of the Rabid Wolverine as the crowd jumped to their feet, and out walked ready for action, Chris Benoit. He stood looking around at the fans popping for him before he walked down to the ring and climbed inside, before moving over and taking hold of a mic from Lillian.

Benoit: "I was backstage minding my own business when I just witnessed an inustice alright, an injustice that you, Hassan, dare to destory what this country and this WWE holds proud in that Intercontinental Championship. You may have beaten Matt Hardy last week, and you may call yourself the Intercontinental Champion, but you are not great. You are not great until you have beaten someone like, me, CHRIS BENOIT. I have been called the greatest technical wrestler around today, and I earned that credit by working my ass off every single day in front of these fans. **POP** I don't want a title shot, I just want to come out here and finally shut you the hell up!"

Benoit drops the mic and gets ready for action as Hassan raises his hand to stop him.

Hassan: "Wait a minute Chris, my grievance is with America, not with you. I don't want to fight you. **Heat** Last week I went through a great match beating Matt Hardy for this title, and I feel I deserve a break from any action this week, which is why I am declining your offer of a match."

Benoit looks upset, but as he turns to the fans, Hassan runs at him and attacks using the belt to knock him to the mat as a referee runs down and slides in as the bell sounds and a singles match between Hassan and Benoit is underway.

OR: 58.9%

AD BREAKS

JR: "We are back and before the break Chris Benoit came out and challenged 'The Great' Muhammad to a match which has already started, let's take you to the action!"

Non-Title Match:

Chris Benoit vs 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan

In a match just made, 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan, who is now the Intercontinental Champion which Jim Ross then commented that he had sprayed the word 'Allah' over the Intercontinental name, took on Chris Benoit. Benoit dominated immediately and showed Hassan some techincal wrestling moves.

Hassan was able to make a comeback thanks to Ameera who distracted Benoit from the outside allowing Hassan to attack from behind taking Benoit down and sending him crashing into the turnbuckle. As Ameera jumped up onto the ring apron, to distract the referee this time, Hassan moved over and unfastened one of the turnbuckle pads before he threw it away allowing the steel to show through.

Hassan then picked Benoit up and whipped him into the corner and Benoit crashed chest first into the steel as he staggered back and this allowed Hassan to end the match as he set Benoit up and hit an Inverted STO on the Canadian before pinning a beaten Benoit for the three count. Ameera jumped in the ring and handed back Hassan's title as he raised it in the air looking down over on a beaten Benoit.

Winners: Muhammad Hassan

MR: 79.1%

MQ: 80.6%

OR: 78.9%

The Return Tonight!

Backstage after the match we found Evolution members, Trish Stratus, Steven Richards and Ric Flair in their dressing room.

Flair: "Whoooo, tonight Triple H returns to Raw, and he returns to Evolution, WHOOOO!"

Richards: "But, what about last week? Didn't you see what he did Nitch?"

Flair: "The name's Naitch boy, and of course I saw what he did, he showed that punk ass kid Shelton Benjamin just who is the Man of Raw, whoooo!"

Trish: "But Ric, he, murdered him. Didn't you see what he did? He locked him in that trunk and then he let it drive off the bridge and drown. I know Triple H has done some crazy things in his time, but come on, you have to admit he shouldn't have gone that far!"

Flair: "Come on, you believe he actually killed Shelton. This is reality baby, if Triple H had killed Shelton then he would be banged up in jail by now. I tell you what he did, is he showed the whole world and this company especially that the Game is back, The Cerebral Assasin is back in business, whoooo!"

Richards: "But what about Shelton, Nitch he hasn't been seen and no one has heard from him since last week. For all anyone knows he could be lying at the bottom of that sea."

Flair: "For the last time kid, it's Naitch!"

Richards: "That's what I said, Nitch!"

Flair: "Nevermind, look no one cares about Shelton Benjamin anyway, the guys is probably so scared of coming back to Raw he's quit for all anyone knows. When Triple H returns, no one will wanna mess with Evolution, no one."

Flair smiles in delight at waiting to greet back his colleague and good friend, as Trish and Steven Richards are worried about what frame of mind he will be in.

OR: 75.1%

Stand By Your Woman?

As Ric Flair left the dressing room, outside waiting was Maria who rushed over to try and catch a word with the Legend.

Maria: "Mr Flair, can I have a few words."

Flair: "I don't know, can you?"

Maria: "Tonight, Triple H is expected to return to Raw, what the fans want to know is, is he still as crazy as a bat?"

Flair stands in shock at this comment.

Flair: "What did you just say?"

Maria: "I mean, is Triple H mentally challenged now, you know, has he lost his marbles?"

Flair "You listen here missy!"

Maria: "The names Maria!"

Flair starts losing it and he intimidates her as she backs up against the wall as he starts screaming in her face.

Flair: "Listen up you two bit hussy, I could have hundreds of dumb women like you if I wanted to at the click of a finger, when you talk about the Greatest wrestler alive today, you don't talk down to him like he is crazy, you talk about him like he is the best wrestler this company has ever seen, do you understand me."

Maria stands looking innocent yet scared, when her eyes light up as she looks above Ric Flair and stands in shock.

Flair looks at her like he doesn't know what she's scared of, when he suddenly feels the breath of someone behind him. He starts to tilt his head back and look up where the camera moves back and we see Kane stood behind Ric Flair not looking too happy with Flair intimidating Maria. Flair moves away slowly.

Flair: "Kane, hmm, nice to see you, your looking swell man, listen, if you need anything just let me know ok."

Kane looks at Flair, before he turns his attention to Maria.

Kane: "Did he scare you Maria?"

Maria slightly nods her head at Kane, as Flair swallows and looks back at Kane.

Flair: "Listen man, I was just talking to her, you know how it is, I'm sure you've had plenty of dumb blondes around you all the time, or maybe you haven't."

Kane: "I don't like it when you scare my friend Ric, I have one word for you. RUN!"

Flair looks on as his eyes open up before he turns and starts backing away as Kane turns his attention to him and starts following him, Flair starts to turn and run off down the corridor as Kane follows.

OR: 61.3%

AD BREAKS

JR: "Moments ago, Ric Flair upset Maria and that has caused Kane to be deeply disturbed, and it looks like he is on the warpath against the Legend, we don't know where Flair has ran to, but I hope he doesn't get found!"

Ric Flair vs Kane

This impromptu match started as we came back from the break, as Ric Flair came running out from behind the curtain onto the stage area, he looked back, hoping he wasn't followed but as he stood looking at the curtain it moved and out walked Kane to a small pop from the fans.

Kane carried on walking after Flair who walked backwards down the ramp and tripped over before he quickly tried to get back to his feet and ran to the barrier where he went to climb over, only Kane got there in time as he grabbed Flair and dragged him back over to the outside of the ring and sent him crashing into the steel steps.

Kane then took Flair into the ring as he crawled to the corner, before Kane followed him. This allowed Flair to come back though as Kane walked in and pulled Flair up, he hit a poke to the eyes blinding Kane who staggered back. Flair then took Kane down with a shot to the legs before he worked him over.

Flair after a while got set as he locked in the Figure 4 Leglock on Kane and tightened the grip as Kane tried everything to get out, and eventually he made it to the ropes, as he twisted his body over and turned the pain back to Flair who started to scream in agony now.

The legs eventually got untangled and Flair ran to the ropes only to come back and be met with a huge backdrop by Kane. Kane then picked Flair up and hit a Chokeslam on him, before signalling for the end. He picked Flair up and lifted him upside down as he hit a Tombstone Piledriver on the Legend before he covered and the ref who came out to take part in this match counted a quick three to get it over with.

Kane stood up, raising his arms up and down as the red pyros hit on each turnbuckle while the ref checked on Flair.

Winners: Kane

MR: 72.5%

MQ: 64.0%

OR: 72.4%

A Different Arrival?

After the match, the camera showed the parking lot as we saw a car drive down and park up. The door opened as we saw the feet of a superstar and then it scanned up as we saw Chris Jericho standing by the car looking unhappy with what took place last week. He grabbed his coat from inside and walked off inside the arena as the camera watched him disappear from view.

JR: "Bah Gawd, JERICHO IS BACK!"

OR: 81.5%

Problems Solved!

A video aired next, advertising a match for next week which featured The Master Randy Orton and Kane defending their Tag Team Titles against challengers, Batista and The Problem Solver Tyson Tomko.

OR: 53.0%

Request?

After the promo aired, we found ourselves backstage again as we saw Chris Jericho making his way down the corridor before he stopped outside an office, and he knocked on the door as a voice called out for him to enter. As he opened it, inside sat at his desk was Chairman Vince McMahon. He stood up in a slightly shocked way as he saw Chris Jericho walk in the office and over to shake his hand.

Vince: "Chris, welcome, this is an unexpected surprise, you know, you do remember you lost last week?" **Smiles**

Jericho: "That's funny Vince, of course I know I lost last week, I haven't thought about anything since then. I've been sat at home all week thinking about what happened, watching every moment in my mind, replaying it on the tv and watching every angle, and you know what Vince, just like this company has always done, it screwed me!"

Vince: "What are you talking about? You lost Chris, Shawn Michaels got the final pinfall in overtime."

Jericho: "Oh, he got it alright, he cheated to beat me, you know it, I know it, Shawn knows it and the all these fans here in the good ol' UK know it. **POP** What I want to know is, what are you gonna do about it."

Vince: "What am I gonna do about it, I tell you what I'm gonna do about it, absolutely nothing. Chris, you made that match, you wanted that stipulation that the loser was forced to retire, and you signed that contract live on Raw. I can't just change things because you started to cry over you losing Chris. I suggest you get use to your new life outside of Wrestling, because as far as I am concerned, your career in this company, is over. Now if you don't mind me, I have some more business to attend to."

Vince then leaves the room as we are left looking at Jericho looking angry at Vince's comments, and in a fit of rage, he grabs the desk and picks it up throwing it and smashing against the wall before he walks out the room leaving it a mess.

OR: 87.4%

JR: "Chris Jericho turned up moments ago and has just talked to Vince McMahon who seems want nothing to do with it, but we are set for a match that was made after at the top of the show, Christian laid out the World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton, and we are all set as these two men get in the ring for a non-title match!"

Non-Title Match:

The Master Randy Orton vs Christian

This match was made after Christian knocked out The Master Randy Orton at the top of the show announcing he would now be the new Number #1 contender for the title. Orton got Vince to make a non-title match tonight as the two rivals made their way to the ring, The Master Randy Orton on his own, while Christian accompanied by his new 'Money In The Bank Contract' sealed in a steel briefcase.

The two got the match underway, as Orton took early advantage working on Christian's upper body before Christian was able to make a comeback sending Orton crashing to the outside with a backdrop near the ropes.

The two then fought on the outside, Christian sending Orton into the steel post, and smashing his head down on the Spanish announce table before they got back in the ring. Christian kept up the domination on Orton working over his legs in the corner, wrapping them around the ropes and kicking them and stretching them as Orton was in pain, always breaking the five count from the ref so he didn't get disqualified.

The ending of the match came when Orton came back, and he thought he had it won, as he sent Christian crashing into the ref, sending him out the ring to the outside. Orton then was able to hit an RKO on Christian and covered but with no ref, there was no count. A second ref quickly ran down after a good minute or so, but somehow by that time Christian had got back to his feet as Orton looked out on the ref before he turned to be met by Christian who was waiting, who then twisted Orton around and hit an Unprettier down on The Master Randy Orton and covered as the ref counted, and hit the three as he called for the bell awarding the match to Christian.

Christian grabbed his briefcase and walked up the ramp celebrating as Orton started to get back to his feet and argued with the ref but he wouldn't make the change, as Orton then hit an RKO on the second ref and he then looked up on Christian stood at the top of the ramp holding his briefcase up in the air and pointning to it, before signalling for the World Heavyweight Championship to be around his waist soon.

Winners: Christian

MR: 80.8%

MQ: 82.0%

OR: 86.3%

He's Back!

After the match, we caught sight of another car speed down the ramp and pull inside it's parking space. The door opened as we saw some large black boots step out before the camera moved back and there stood was the return of Triple H.

Triple H stood smiling at his actions to date, and he made his way towards the arena doors as he walked in casually not having a care for the world as Superstars lined the corridor looking at the return of the leader of Evolution who just walked past not taking any notice as the Superstars looked at him with faces of anger for what he had done to Shelton Benjamin, and a few stood in shock at the nerve of this man returning after the action he took last week on Raw.

JR: "He's back, Triple H is back, the nerve of this man to show up after what he did last week!"

OR: 79.6%

AD BREAKS

Murder Is A Cruel Name!

As we returned, the music hit, 'Its time to play the Game' and out from behind the curtain walked the man who last week destroyed Shelton Benjamin, Triple H. He stood at the top of the ramp smiling and looking around like he didn't have any care in the world anymore before he made his way down the ramp and climbed inside the ring before taking hold of a mic and getting ready to speak as the fans showed their hatred at what he has done.

HHH: "Once again, the world is my stage, and I am the King. **HEAT** What's wrong with you people, what, the way your acting you'd think I did something wrong. **heat as HHH smiles**. Look, what I did last week was for the best for this company, and more important what's best for Triple H. I couldn't let some punk ass kid just run around thinking he owned me, hell, he isn't even in my league, well especially now he's at the bottom of the ocean. **Laughs**. What I do promise you all, is that we have seen the last of Shelton Benjamin. No one cares about him, he's been gone for over a week and yet no one has done anything about it, so I guess you could say I pulled off the perfect crime."

As he said that, music played and out walked Ric Flair smiling, he walked down the ramp and climbed into the ring where he walked over and shook hands with Triple H who was delighted to see him before he moves to grab a mic.

HHH: "Nice to see you again Ric, listen man, what I said the last time we spoke, you know I didn't mean it. I was angry, and I needed to do something and that something was decide how to finally finish off this myth that Shelton Benjamin will always be known as the man Triple H could never destroy, well I guess we proved that wrong last week eh Naitch."

Flair: "Hunter, by god am I glad to see you, forget about what happened last time, I knew you wouldn't walk out on us, that you wouldn't walk out on Evolution. Listen, these people backstage have been saying all these bad things about you, but now your back, we finally get to sort everyone out just like you have done to Shelton Benjamin!"

HHH: "That's right Naitch, the world will never be the same, because tonight, THE GAME IS BACK!"

After he spoke that, and the crowd showing their disapproval, some more music started up. 'No Chance' played around the arena and out walked Vince McMahon accompanied by several police officers. He walked down to the ring closely followed and he asked them to wait outside while he climbed the steps and through the ropes holding onto a mic.

Vince: "Hunter, I've come out here for one reason."

HHH: "And that's to welcome me back eh Vince, well no need for all the hugging and all that crap, and you didn't have to bring out all the fanfare with you, I'm back to get back to business, and you know what's the first thing on my mind Vince? The World Heavyweight Championship!"

Vince: "Is that right, well, I'm afraid that will have to go to the back of the queue at the moment, you see, I'm out here not to welcome you back, and these Officers aren't out here to celebrate your return, they are here because I have been handed, this is hard for me to say, I have been handed a warrant for the arrest of one Triple H for the murder of Shelton Benjamin" **POP**

Flair's mouth drops open as Triple H smiles, believing this is all a joke, as Vince pulls out a piece of paper and shows it to Triple H who looks at it.

HHH: "This is funny Vince, what you do, hire some local guys to dress up as cops."

Vince: "I'm not laughing Hunter, that is an official Police Warrant for your arrest, and these officers are here to take you in. Don't you have anything to say about what you did?"

HHH: "Come on Vince, you think I'd be stupid enough to kill someone. If I wanted Shelton gone there was a number of ways to do it, I didn't have to murder him, and in fact I didn't. Shelton is currently holed up in some two bit hotel somewhere, you see Vince, I never locked him in that boot of the car, I never even drove it off that bridge with him in it. What you didn't see is that I removed Shelton from the vehicle before it crashed and burned Vince. That's the truth alright, I gave him some money and I told him to get lost, to never return to Raw and he has done that, check all the hotels in the area, you'll find him at one of them."

Vince: "You expect me to believe this crap, Hunter we all saw what you did last week, and I think since no one, not me or any of his family have heard from Shelton since last week justifies the warrant, officers, he's all yours."

Some officers climb into the ring and they start to grab hold of Triple H who is struggling to keep free of them.

HHH: "Vince, you know me, you know I wouldn't do that, Naitch, tell Vince what happened, explain to him. **Officer grabs him and puts him in a arm lock behind his back** GET OFF ME YOU SON OF A BITCH!"

The officers then all get together and they take Triple H down to the mat as he keeps struggling to break free but they all make sure he can't as handcuffs are locked on Triple H and he gets moved to under the ropes and outside the ring. Triple H shouts at to Ric Flair calling for his help but Vince stops Flair from getting outside the ring.

Vince: "Ric, I suggest if you value your job with this company that you stay here because if you so much as help Hunter, if you even think about it, then I will fire you from this company on the spot."

Flair looks down at Hunter who is being dragged kicking and screaming up the ramp by all the officers.

OR: 93.2%

The show ends as we see Triple H being taken through the corridor and into the parking lot where a Police van is waiting and they throw him in the back as it starts up and drives off, as we hear Triple H's screams shouting out for Nature Boy to help as it disappears from sight to close the show.

JR: "Bah Gawd, Triple H has been arrested, he's gone, what is gonna happen to Evolution now, what next for the man who has allegedly killed Shelton Benjamin!"

Overall Rating: 63.8%

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WWE Raw Preview

Live from Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

September 12th 2005

Last week Christian took the early mind games to the World Heavyweight Champion The Master Randy Orton, when he not only attacked him in the ring, but he pinned the champion in the same night. This week The Master Randy Orton and Kane will defend their World Tag Team belts against the newcomers, The Problem Solvers consisting of Batista and Tyson Tomko. Can Orton get his mind on the game this week, and will Kane be able to concentrate on the match and not his fascination with Maria which he has shown recently, or will we be crowning new Tag Team Champions on the night?

What has happened to Shelton Benjamin? That's the question on everyones lips at the moment. Since we saw Triple H have his car drive off the bridge with Shelton alledgely locked in the trunk, no one has heard or seen the once Intercontinental Champion, while Triple H last week was arrested for the murder of this Raw superstar. What's next for the troubled Ten Times World Champion, and will he be on Raw or is he still locked away from society? And what would Evolution's reaction be if he is back?

Last week Vince McMahon was shocked when Chris Jericho who lost in his match against Shawn Michaels and was forced to retire turned up on Raw demanding to be let back in the company claiming he was screwed. Is this the end of Jericho's attempt to get back on Raw? As for the man who beat Jericho and forced him to retire, Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit will be involved in singles competition, is Shawn back to full fitness after a gruelling Sixty Minute Ironman match just a few weeks ago? Meanwhile Vince has stated he will have an announcement at the top of Raw regarding something 'new' for the company. What does he have planned for tonight?

Matt Hardy, who lost to the new Intercontinental Champion 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan has asked for a moment on tonight's show to announce a small message to his followers. Meanwhile, the Champion Hassan last week desicrated the Intercontinental Championship by renaming it, The 'Allah' Championship, and this week he will be defending his title against Rhyno. Will this be a short reign as Champion? Also Ameera will defend her Women's belt against the woman she pinned, Victoria.

Tune in this Monday Night at 9pm to see a greta night LIVE on Raw from the UK

Confirmed Matches:

World Tag Team Championship:

The Problem Solvers (Batista/Tomko) vs The Gathering (Kane/Orton) ©

'Allah' Championship (formerly Intercontinental):

'The Great' Muhammad Hassan © vs Rhyno

Women's Championship Rematch:

Victoria vs Ameera ©

Shawn Michaels vs Chris Benoit

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WWE Raw

Live From Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Monday 12th September 2005

Attendance: 6,335

TV Audience: 875,397 viewers (up by 51,978)

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

JR: "Welcome to Monday Night Raw coming to you live from Edinburgh, Scotland, and folks what a packed show we had last week, not only did Christian attack the World Heavyweight Champion The Master Randy Orton, but he also beat him in a non-title match later that night. Tonight Kane and Randy Orton will be defending their Tag Team Belts against newcomers The Problem Solvers. Not only that but last week Triple H was arrested for the murder of Shelton Benjamin who is still missing, we hope to have more news on that later in the hour, but it looks like we are gonna be joined first by the Chairman, Vince McMahon!"

New Championship?

The night kicked off in style, as the music hit, 'No Chance' and out walked carrying a briefcase was the Chairman and Owner of Raw, Vince McMahon. He strutted his way down to the ring before stomping up the steps and climbed inside the ring to a nice pop from the fans. He walked around like he owned the place, of which he did of the company before picking up the mic from Lillian and got ready to speak.

Vince: "Tonight will be the start of something new in this company, now while everyone is backstage watching their tv monitors, I have an announcement, and it is regarding eight men who will be competing over the next few weeks for what is inside this briefcase. **Vince opens the briefcase and takes out a new Championship Belt, covered in Silver and shining**. What we have here is a new World Belt, it's not the World Heavyweight Championship Belt, no, thats still owned by the current owner, this is a New Championship I am calling, 'The World Television Championship'. **POP** This belt will be up for grabs to the man who over the next few weeks wins this special tournament I have organised. Competing will be eight superstars who have a chance of glory, they are, Simon Dean, Garrison Cade, Tajiri, Maven, Rhyno, and a very special superstar who will be arriving back soon. The first match will start right now on Raw, so please welcome the first two men who will be taking part tonight, starting with, Val Venis."

OR: 86.4%

WWE World Television Championship Round 1:

Chris 'The Masterpiece' Masters vs Val Venis

The opening match on the night was a qualifying match to go through to the next round featuring Chris Masters and Val Venis. Master took the early advantage, and posed around after each move ridiculing Venis which became a mistake as Venis fought back, and after a while, Venis went up and got set for his Money Shot which he flew off only for Masters to move in time, and Venis crashed to the mat. This allowed Masters to lock in the 'Masterlock' and forced Venis out of the competition as he faded away and with the drop of Venis's arm for the third time, the ref called for the bell to the fans disapointment.

Winners: Chris Masters

MR: 53.4%

MQ: 66.2%

OR: 55.5%

[AD BREAKS]

JR: "Welcome back folks, and before the break we saw Chris Masters who likes to be known as 'The Masterpiece' qualify through in this new Championship that Vince announced. But let's take you back now to what took place over the last few weeks, between Shelton Benjamin and Triple H and no one could have foreseen what would become the biggest impact that has ever been witnessed on Raw!"

The Way To Kill A Superstar?

After the match and on return, a video aired over the titantron of what has taken place so far between Shelton Benjamin and Triple H. It showed moments of Shelton beating Triple H every chance he got, and Triple H's threat to killing Shelton before finally doing the unthinkable two weeks ago, when he kidnapped Shelton, locked him in the trunk of the car and allowed it to drive off a bridge, buried down in the sea below. It ended with clips of last week, on Triple H's return to Raw as he came back and Vince allowed the Police to arrest him after footage was shown to them by worried relatives of Shelton. The package ended with Triple H screaming from the back of a police van calling for Nature Boy Ric Flair to help him who was helpless.

OR: 60.2%

Who Said Romance Is DEAD!

After the video, we went backstage where we found Maria is standing in the corridor getting herself a drink as around the corner walked Kane, with one hand behind his back. He walked up behind her, as she didn't notice at first until she turned around and jumped at the shock of seeing Kane stood there smiling down on her.

Kane: "Did I scare you Maria?"

Maria: "A little yes!"

Kane: "Good, I've brought you something, something which I hope you like. Would you like to see what it is?"

Maria stood nervous as she was shaken at what this gift may be as she closed her eyes and turned her head slightly as Kane brought his hand from around the back to show her.

Kane: "Here you go Maria, from me to you!"

Maria slowly opened her eyes as she looked on, and noticed a bunch of flowers in his hand. She smiled at first, until she noticed that all the flowers were dead and black and her face expression changed to a look of shock.

Maria: "Hmmm, I don't know what to say, hmmm, you do know they are dead flowers?"

Kane: "Yes, I picked them especially for you, I told you how I liked dead things didn't I."

Maria: "Yes, well, hmm, thank you I guess."

Kane: "No, thank you Maria." **Smiling at her**

Maria: "Ok, well I better be going, I have things to do."

Maria took hold of the flowers and walked off looking extremely nervous at another confrontation between the two as Kane looked on smiling in his trademark grin he pulls off.

OR: 43.0%

JR: "Kane is just getting weirder every week and his fascination with Maria is getting a bit too far, I hope Maria knows what she is doing because she doesn't want to upset the Monster. But right now folks, we have a rematch from several weeks ago, Ameera who won the Women's Championship will be defending it against the woman she pinned Victoria!"

WWE Women's Championship Rematch:

Victoria vs Ameera ©

Victoria got her rematch after being beaten by Ameera for the Womens belt a few weeks ago. Victoria came out in a rage and took it to Ameera, throwing her around by her hair and almost getting several pinfalls, but in the end it came to a mistake, as Ameera slipped out of the Widows Peak and Victoria turned around to be met by Ameera's latest finishing move, 'The Arabian Night' as she took Victoria's head smashing down to the mat and covered for the pinfall.

Winners: Ameera ©

MR: 65.4%

MQ: 62.5%

OR: 67.1%

[AD BREAKS]

This Ain't Over!

After the commercial break, a video is aired of what took place earlier tonight as we see Jericho burst into Vince's office once again.

Jericho: "Vince, VINCE. I want back in, you know I was screwed in that match, just like every damn Canadian who's been here."

Vince: "Now wait a minute, just because of one little thing I did to someone in the past, doesn't mean all Canadians are being screwed you know Chris. Look at Christian, he's the Number #1 Contender to face the World Heavyweight Champion sometime down the line, what about you? Remember you were the first and only Undisputed Champion in this company. I suggest you apologise for those remarks because you have nothing to back them up!"

Jericho: "You want me to apologise, I ain't apologising Vince, you screwed me, Shawn screwed me, and this damn company is screwing me. I was robbed in my match with Shawn, I want something done about it, and I want it done now, JACKASS!"

Vince's face lights up at hearing Jericho's comment and name to him, as he moves over to his desk and presses a button on his phone. Within seconds a team of security rush in and grab a hold of Jericho.

Vince: "Boys, I want you to remove this piece of garbage from my office, and this arena. I don't want him back in here tonight do you understand me!"

The Security nod their heads as they start dragging off a angry Chris Jericho who screams back through the door at Vince his final words.

Jericho: "This ain't over Vince, IT AIN'T OVER BY A LONG SHOT!"

OR: 61.5%

JR: "You just saw what took place earlier tonight before the show went on the air, and it looks like Jericho has been evicted from the building, while the man who beat him and forced him to retire Shawn Michaels is now gonna be in action when he takes on Chris Benoit in what is surely going to be a classic encounter."

Chris Benoit vs Shawn Michaels

A classic encounter between Shawn and Benoit during a good 20minute exciting match which the fans seemed to enjoy. Michaels tried some high risk manouveours while Benoit was able to hit three german supplexes on Michaels and went up top, flying off with a Diving Headbutt, and then a cover but Michaels somehow kicked out at the last second.

The two carried on their battle, and Michaels had Benoit stunned when he crashed into the ring post. Michaels started the band, and as Benoit backed out he got hit with some Sweet Chin Music. Benoit fell down as Michaels went for the cover.

Suddenly as this just happened, Jericho came from nowhere and jumped over the barrier before taking hold of a steel chair. He slid in the ring as the cover was being made and brought the chair crashing down onto Michaels back causing him to scream out in agony. The ref called for the bell calling for a dq to Benoit for outside interference, while Jericho continued pounding the chair down on Shawn Michaels.

After several chair shots, Jericho placed the chair down in the middle of the ring, and pulled Michaels to his feet, he then set him up and sent Michaels crashing down with a huge ddt as Michael's head connected to the chair knocking him out. Jericho stood up and looked down on Michaels body, before officials came running down and Jericho made the quick exit as he slid out the ring and over the barrier before being chased by security through the crowd and disappeared.

Medics checked on Shawn while Benoit got to his feet wondering what had taken place asking the referee who said he was disqualified for the interference, while Benoit protested his innocent.

Winners: Shawn Michaels (via Dq by Interference)

MR: 80.7%

MQ: 70.0%

OR: 92.4%

Who Do You Trust!

Backstage in the locker room we find Evolution members, Steven Richards, Trish Stratus and Ric Flair who was looking really worried.

Flair: "We need to do something, last week Vince allowed Hunter, the greatest champion in the history of this business to be arrested, now I know he didn't do anything wrong, I mean he couldn't."

Trish: "Ric, you saw what he was like, he was like, some madman, I mean he almost killed William Regal, and he trashed up our room a few weeks back, I'm sorry Ric but I think we need to try and move on."

HHH: "Move on where?"

As they turn they see Triple H stood behind them, inside the door of the room smiling. Flair jumps up and goes over to welcome him back.

Flair: "Man, it's great to have you back, what happened, did you escape?"

HHH: "Escape, Naitch, I'm a free man. Like I explained last week, I never killed anyone, come on you know if I wanted someone dead I could easily have someone do it for me, Shelton is alive somewhere, probably hiding from the fact I beat his ass finally. The cops let me go because they couldn't find his body, and they won't because he's not at the bottom of the sea in that car. He's probably out swanning around with the money I paid him to get lost."

Flair: "Well it's great to have you back, I knew you couldn't have done it. Your the Man, WHOOOO!"

HHH: "Speaking of the Man, where were you last week, those cops carried me off and you were no where around!"

Flair: "I tried to help, but Vince stopped me, he threatened to fire me if I did anything to stop them taking you off. I'm sorry man, I should have done more."

HHH: "Nevermind, I'll speak to Vince later, so what's been happening around here, I heard someone dressed up as me last week?"

Steven Richards face lit up as he excused himself and disappeared slowly out the room.

Flair: "Well, hmm, yes, Trish, why don't you explain."

Trish looked shocked at being passed over to explain about Steven Richards dressing up as Triple H last week as the scene ended.

OR: 82.1%

[AD BREAKS]

The Revolution Is Almost Upon Us!

Backstage we caught up with Todd Grisham standing by with Matt Hardy who was beaten two weeks ago by 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan for his Intercontinental Championship.

Todd: "Matt, two weeks ago Hassan beat you for the Intercontinental Belt, since then you haven't been seen, what have you been upto?"

Matt: "I'll tell you what I have been upto, I have been rallying my troops you see, I told the fans to get ready and jump on board, and they are, and I also have someone else now who has joined me."

Todd: "Who's that?"

Matt: "That would be telling Todd, but next week, get ready because we are gonna show America that we are proud to be what we are, get ready, because the Revolution is coming next week!"

Matt walked off leaving Todd looking confused.

OR: 81.9%

JR: "Matt Hardy has promised us the Revolution, but it looks like we are gonna be joined out here by the man who beat him not long ago, the Intercontinental Champion, 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan!"

Praise Him, Praise Him!

After Matt's speech, the music started as the fans boo'd their response and out walked, still the Women's Champion, Ameera, and Intercontinental Champion, 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan carrying his title, which the camera zoomed in on, as we saw the spray paint of 'Allah' over the top of the belt. They looked aound before both turned and spat down on English soil this time and they walked down the ramp as Hassan prayed outside holding his title, allowing Ameera to climb inside the ring and prepare for Hassan's speech as he eventually climbed in to join her.

Ameera: "Get down on your knees and worship 'The Greatness' of Muhammad, get down on your knees and feel honoured to be in the presence of your Allah Champion. **HEAT**"

Ameera handed the mic over to Hassan as the heat got louder around the arena.

Hassan: "What I hear in this town is typical of the response I hear in almost every country I visit. You people, you sheep who follow your leaders should be ashamed of what you are doing, your leader, your Prime Minister who is a lapdog of America **Heat** should be embarrased at being associated with a country who's greed, who's hatred of anyone who is different. This place, this country we are in, this Scotland, where men are forced to wear skirts **Pop**, a garment that no man should be forced to wear, no REAL man **Heat**. You people are disgusting in your traditions, in my country, in my Arab world, the women are the one who wear skirts, and the women get down and worship at the feet of our 'Greatness'. **HEAT** You people should look upon us Arab-American's as the future of this world, we are not Racists like you British, like those Americans. We respect other people, and we shall one day rule this world like the way I am ruling this company as your Intercontinental Champion. **HEAT** Tonight, I face a challenge, I have been forced to defend my belt, this Championship which I have now renamed in my honour. From this day on, I shall be called your 'WWE Allah Champion'. **HEAT** This brings me to my next point of disgust, of the racism sweeping through this company still by the owner Vince McMahon. Earlier tonight he called out eight names who would be competing for a new championship in this company, eight names of which 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan was not one of them. Why did he not name me? Because he fears me, just like all you sheep. This new belt he called, this World Television Championship, once again he has named something which brings down the name of what I hold. The belt I hold, this does not have the same prestigious name as what he has revealed, this belt was never called the World Intercontinental Championship. This is because he doesn't want the world to see me as the real Champion of Raw, as the future of this business, he does not show respect and honour to someone as Great as me, but soon he will be shown that I am the future, that 'The Great' Muhammad will one day become your World Heavyweight Champion, and that day will be the gloryfing day in the history of all Arab-Americans."

Hassan then handed the mic back to Ameera who moved over and climbed out the ring allowing Hassan to pose with his title.

OR: 74.7%

WWE Allah Championship:

'The Great' Muhammad Hassan © vs Rhyno

'The Great' Muhammad defended his newly renamed title against Rhyno. As Hassan posed with the title, the music echoed around the arena as Rhyno came running down the ramp and slid in the ring as he immediately attacked Hassan.

Rhyno used his body strength to stay in control for a while, until Hassan had Ameera's help on the outside to help him get back in the match. Ameera distracted Rhyno which allowed Hassan to finish the match quicker than expected, as he turned Rhyno around and was able to connect with his Inverted STO on Rhyno for the pinfall and the victory in his first title defence of his belt.

After the match Ameera climbed in the ring, and both Hassan and Ameera celebrated their victories on the night, raising their titles in the air as the crowd were going crazy at seeing these two Arab-Americans still champions.

Winners: 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan

MR: 75.6%

MQ: 66.9%

OR: 73.1%

A Sick Joke!

Backstage after the match, we see Triple H making his way down the corridor towards Evolution's dressing room. He opens the door and walks in, but no one is around. He looks around when suddenly he freezes, and stops as he stares at a corner of the room. His face changes from a smile, to pure hatred as he walks over to the corner, and the camera swings around as we see a Wreath, bearing the name 'Shelton' over it. He grabs a hold of it and lifts it up to look at it, before he snaps and starts tearing it to shreads when in walks Ric Flair.

Flair: "Hunter, what the hell are you doing man."

Triple H turns to look at Flair and walks over grabbing him and pushing him up against the wall as he screams in his face.

HHH: "Did you do this, do you think this is funny Ric, do you see me laughing!"

Flair: "What are you talking about, I haven't done anything, what the hell is up with you man."

Triple H looks at Flair's face, as he sees how scared he is and lets him go.

Flair: "Man, you need to calm down Hunter, your out of control. What the hell is up with you."

HHH: "What's up with me, look at this. **Triple H shows Flair the wreath which is now ripped up a bit**. This is what's wrong, someone is playing mind games Ric and I don't appreciate it. Someone has been in this room and placed this here, I want to know who."

Flair: "I haven't seen anyone around here, me Trish and Stevie went to get some drinks, we haven't been in here for a good ten minutes, anyone could have come in here and placed it. You need to chill out, it's just someones idea of a joke."

HHH: "This is no joking matter Ric, someone will pay for this, I promise you that. Where's Vince?"

Flair: "He's in his office, why?"

HHH: "Because I want to do something, and me and him need to speak."

Triple H leaves the room and slams the door behind him as Flair straightens his suit and looks unhappy at what just happened.

OR: 80.2%

Problems To Solve!

Backstage, we found The Problem Solver and Batista ready to speak to Maria.

Maria: "Tonight, both you Tyson and Batista will be facing Kane and The Master Randy Orton for the World Tag Team titles, you've never teamed together before, are you up for the match?"

Tomko: "That's true, we've never teamed together, but we are alike. We are both huge men who have a passion about one thing, and that's taking care of business. Tonight, we face The Tag Team Champions, and I know the Animal has a score to settle with both of them."

Maria: "Batista, two weeks ago you lost to The Master Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship after several brutal assaults by other members of the Gathering. Tonight, you get a chance to even the score."

Batista: "That's right Maria, two weeks ago Orton won that match, I won't take anything away from his win, he beat me in that ring. But tonight, it's not about the World Belt, it's about the Tag Team Belts, and I believe that I may have found the perfect partner in this man. Tonight, they are two problems that will be in that ring, Orton and Kane, and you know what you do when you get two problems, you call the Problem Solvers."

Batista and Tomko walk off smiling as Maria stands looking pretty, yet still uneasy in case Kane is around.

OR: 64.2%

Sick Demands!

Elsewhere backstage we see Triple H stomping his way down a corridor, as he stops outside a room with the title 'Chairman' on it, as he slams it open and walks inside. Inside is stood Vince McMahon who turns to be met in shock by Triple H's return.

Vince: "Hunter, I though you were gone?"

HHH: "I'm back Vince, I'm back and now I'm seriously pissed off. Did you see what someone did? Did you see someone's sick joke on me?"

Vince: "I haven't seen anything, what are you talking about?"

HHH: "Someone, some, sick person placed a wreath with Shelton's name on in my dressing room. I want to know who did it Vince, I want answers."

Vince: "How do I know who did it, maybe your buddy Ric did it, maybe another superstar placed it there, who knows. I'm not going around starting some stupid investigation just because someone played a joke on you."

HHH: "A joke, is that what you think this is? This is no joke Vince, and when I find out who did it, they will pay, I PROMISE YOU THAT!"

Triple H slams the door shut as he leaves leaving Vince shaking his head.

OR: 84.9%

Tonight's Main Event!

A video aired next showing the match coming up after the break, advertising The World Tag Team Match of The Problem Solvers, Batista and Tyson Tomko taking on Tag Champions Kane and The Master Randy Orton.

OR: 55.0%

[AD BREAKS]

The World Champions Are Ready!

As we return, we find Coach standing by with World Tag Team Champions Kane and Batista standing by. Kane looks on at Coach unhappy for some reason.

Coach: "Guys, up right now both of you are defending your titles against two of the biggest men in this company, Batista and a man who you once paid to take Batista out, Tyson Tomko."

Orton: "That's right, a few weeks back we paid Tomko to take out Batista, and tonight, we are gonna finish the job he didn't do. Batista, you think your gonna take these titles away from us, you think you and your new buddy can beat me and the Monster Kane, well your wrong, just remember two weeks ago Batista, I beat you in this ring, no help, no cheating, I beat you one, two, three. Tonight, me and Kane will not only beat you, but we're gonna bury you!"

Coach: "What about your concern of the man who last week beat you in the ring in a non-title match?"

Orton: "You mean that chump, that man who thinks now he has the 'Money In The Bank' contract he's now the big name on Raw. Well listen up Christian, you can say what you want, you can believe your the man now, but you don't hold the World Heavyweight Championship, and believe me when I tell you, you won't ever be a Champion."

Orton walks off as Kane bends over slightly to speak to Coach who looks uneasy.

Kane: "Your not Maria, I don't like you Coach!"

Coach does a huge swallow as he looks at Kane's angry face at him, before Kane walks off leaving Coach looking like he just wet himself facing the Monster up close.

OR: 72.9%

JR: "Sit back and enjoy folks, tonight Kane and The Master Randy Orton are going to defend their World Tag Team Belts against newcomers in the tag team ranks, The Problem Solvers of Batista and Tyson Tomko!"

WWE World Tag Team Championship:

The Problem Solvers (Tomko/Batista) vs The Gathering (Orton/Kane) ©

The challengers came out first, which kicked off with the following words being heard over the arena:

Tyson: "If You've Got A Problem!"

Batista: "We have the SOLUTION!"

Some hard heavy metal type music then hit, and out walked the challengers, Tyson Tomko and Batista. Both wearing similar outfits, with jackets over their top and Tyson had 'Problem' written on the back of his, while Batista had 'Solution' written on the back of his. They made their way down the ramp posing for the fans before climbing in the ring and getting ready for the match to a nice pop from the fans.

Next out came the World Tag Team Champions, Kane and The Master Randy Orton. Orton came out wearing his World Heavyweight Championship around his waist, posing and teasing Batista about still holding the title while he held the Tag Team belt in his hands. They walked down to the ring and climbed inside before handing the belts over to the ref who showed the crowd, before the bell rang for the match to start.

The Gathering dominated from the start, with Kane showing Tyson Tomko how it's done, as he tossed him around the ring and made some quick tags with Orton to keep the pressure on. At one point, Tomko was able to stun Orton, and reached Batista for the tag, only for Kane to climb in and get the ref distracted so he couldn't see the tag, and making Batista to climb back out the ring as he argued, allowing Orton and Kane to double team on Tomko.

After a while more of Tomko taking a beating, he was able to duck a Orton clothesline and came back as both hit the same Clothesline sending both men down and out. They each tried to crawl over to their corners, and as Orton tagged Kane, Tomko eventually got the tag to Batista who jumped in and clotheslined Kane and sending him crashing down before sending Orton over the top rope and out.

As Batista whipped Kane to the ropes, he came back into a huge clothesline sending the Monster down. Kane struggled to his feet as he backed into the corner, and Batista climbed up to connect with ten hard punches to Kane's face as the crowd counted along. Batista then whipped him to the other corner. Batista went in but got hit with a boot to the face, as Kane struggled over to his corner, and tagged Orton who got back up.

Orton climbed the turnbuckle and flew off, but Batista caught him in mid air, and turned him around into a Powerslam hard onto the mat. Tomko climbed inside, but the ref blocked him, and as he got distracted, Kane climbed back in and connected with a piece of metal pipe over Batista's back he had picked up from under the ring. Kane made his exit as Tyson Tomko jumped down and ran around to attack Kane as they fought each other. The ref saw this as he ran out to try and break it up, with Orton climbing to his feet just barely, as he saw Batista down.

Orton called on Batista to rise to his feet, as he waited to finish him off with an RKO, when suddenly coming running down the ramp was Christian who slid in the ring. He whipped Orton around and hit a kick to the gut, before Christian locked in the finisher, and hit an Un-Prettier on Orton in the ring, before he climbed out and stood looking back at Orton laying in the middle of the ring and Batista getting to his feet.

Batista went crazy as he turned and looked at Orton down, and he 'hulked up' in a way by shaking the ropes and giving the thumbs up to thumbs down on Orton. He called in Tomko who slid in after sending Kane crashing to the steps and Tomko climbed up on the top turnbuckle, as Batista lifted Orton up, and held him, with Orton facing the turnbuckle as Batista's back was to it. Tomko came flying off with a clothesline connecting hard on Orton in a slightly modified version of the Doomsday Device by Legion Of Doom which Jim Ross called out as he connected, 'The Solution' by The Problem Solvers. Batista then covered as the ref got told to get in the ring by Christian as he did and counted.

The ref's hand came down for the final time, as he hit the three and called for the bell as the fans popped big time, and Lillian announced the new 'World Tag Team Champions' of Tyson Tomko and Batista, the Problem Solvers. They grabbed the belts and climbed out the ring as they made their way up the ramp, Christian cheering them on and congratulating them, before they reached the top and looked down on Kane who was struggling to get in the ring, and Orton who was just coming too inside.

Orton and Kane looked up the ramp as we saw Batista and Tomko's arms raised with their titles by Christian much to Orton's hatred. Orton's face turned to anger at the sight of what had taken place, and Christian smiled at helping The Problem Solver's become new Tag Team Champions as we came to the end of the show.

JR: "Bah Gawd, we have new World Tag Team Champions. Christian has just screwed Orton again, can Orton even beat this Money In The Bank holder, what will happen next week!"

Winners: The Problem Solvers (New World Tag Team Champions)

MR: 74.6%

MQ: 73.5%

OR: 77.4%

Overall Rating: 71.3%

[I Don't Mind]

This Diary can only be spoken about in a Napoleon Dynamite like fashion. "Pedro, how do you feel about this Diary?" "It looks nice" "Yeah, it looks pretty sweet. It looks awesome! This Diary, it's... It's Incredible!"

Yeah, I love everything about it. The Twists, The Turns, the excitement and surprises. All the new characters, all the kick-ass storylines. Especially The Gathering. I'm a huge Kane Mark so it's good to see he's actually doing something.

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Thanks Inner D Monz for your comments regarding the diary. Nice to see you enjoying all the storylines, characters and others I have tried creating in the diary. Hope you keep reading. (Y) I am upto November 14th in my game, and have written all the episodes upto where I currently am, with plenty more storylines to come that I hope people enjoy. This is the longest I have stayed with a diary in over a year, and now in my 8th month in charge of Raw.

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WWE Raw Preview

Live from London, England, UK

September 19th 2005

Since what he has described as another 'screwjob' by Vince McMahon on another Canadian, Chris Jericho has taken it upon himself to cause as much disruption on Raw over the past two weeks. Can the man who was forced to retire at the end of last month by Shawn Michaels make it into the arena tonight? We understand security has been ready for any intrusion, while Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit compete once again in a rematch from last week.

What does Damien hold over Vince? The 'unknown' son of Vince has tried everything to take Vince out of the company, could he finally be ready to fulfill his destiny?

What's the mental condition of Triple H since his arrest Live on Raw? Last week someone left a message of the wreath that Triple H used when he allegedly killed Shelton Benjamin, is Triple H finally going to discover who's playing mind games with the leader of Evolution tonight?

Last week Kane showed his obsession with flowers to Raw diva Maria, what's next in store for the Monster, and will Maria be ready for the next step? Meanwhile Chris Masters last week qualified to the next round of the Tournament to win the newly created World Television Championship, this week who will join him in Garrison Cade who is making a slow recovery from injury, or Rhyno.

Christian has done everything he can to try and upset the World Heavyweight Champion, The Master Randy Orton, and last week he caused the biggest upset when he cost Orton and Kane the World Tag Team Champions as we crowned Batista and Tyson Tomko, the newly formed Problem Solvers who captured the gold. This week, Christian will team up with the new champions in a six man tag team match against Damien, Orton and Kane of the Gathering.

Finally, what is the 'Revolution' Matt Hardy has been talking about? This week he is set to announce his intentions, but what will 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan think about it all? Rumours have surfaced that the leader of the Arab-Americans has found someone who understands his concerns in American society today, who is it and what will they have to say about what is alleged to be discrimination against Hassan and Ameera?

Tune in this Monday Night at 9pm to see a great night LIVE on Raw of our final stop in the UK

Confirmed Matches:

World Television Championship Tournament:

Garrison Cade vs Rhyno

Six Man Tag Team:

The Problem Solvers & Christian vs The Gathering (Damien, Master Randy Orton & Kane)

Raw Rematch:

Shawn Michaels vs Chris Benoit

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Please Note: Some people may find 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan promo cut in the ring with Ansari controversial. Please do not respond with hate towards what is being said, as this is the character not myself speaking these comments. Some who are offended by racial tension may feel the need to jump this part of the show. Thanks.

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WWE Raw

Live from London, England, UK

Monday 19th September 2005

Attendance: 11,936

TV Audience: 897,241 viewers (up by 21,844)

No Entry!

Before the show officially started with the credits, footage was shown of outside the arena, as we saw security stood at the arena doors while pacing up and down outside the arena, carring a plaque waving in the air was Chris Jericho. While pacing up and down, with the plaque which read: "Vince Screwed Y2J" as he called out to the fans in the background behind a barrier, "Hell NO I won't Go, Hell No I won't Go!". The security just stood and watched as Jericho kept walking back and forth.

OR: 82.0%

The Raw theme hits and we are Live from London in another UK event as we are welcomed to the show by your host, Jim Ross.

JR: "Folks, welcome to Monday Night Raw, I'm your host Jim Ross, and last week we witnessed some new World Tag Team Champions in The Problem Solvers of Batista and Tyson Tomko, who with the help of Christian it has to be said, beat the Gathering's Kane and The Master Randy Orton. This week folks, these men will be involved in a six man tag team match along with Damien in The Gathering's corner. Also, as you saw from outside the arena, Chris Jericho is picketing the arena due to what he considers is an injustice against himself and Canadians by Vince McMahon, last week he cost Chris Benoit his match against Shawn Michaels when he attacked the Icon in the ring after escaping security, but this week we should be safe as we are set for a rematch between these two, Shawn Michaels will face Chris Benoit tonight. We also are understood to believe 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan and Ameera have found someone else who believes in his course of justice in society, we'll be no doubt hearing from them later, and what about Triple H. Last week someone played what can only be considered as a joke on him, and he wasn't too happy about it, we believe he is here tonight and we wonder what kind of mood he will be in. But we are gonna kick the show off with another match in the first round of the World Television Championship that Vince announced, Garrison Cade who is returning from injury will be facing one of the toughest men in the competition, Rhyno."

WWE World Television Championship Round 1:

Garrison Cade vs Rhyno

Cade was the first man out and awaited Rhyno as the Gore music hit and he ran out to a nice pop from the fans as the match got started immediately. Cade was still recovering and rusty in places and it showed at points, and allowed Rhyno to pick up the win as he hit a belly to belly supplex on Cade, before moving to the corner waiting, and running for a huge Gore on Cade followed by the cover, as the ref counted and Rhyno qualified through to the next round of the tournament.

Winners: Rhyno

MR: 67.7%

MQ: 71.2%

OR: 73.1%

[AD BREAKS]

The Secret?

Backstage we see Vince walking down the corridor and he stops outside his office, before he opens the door and walks in, closing it behind him. He turns around to see someone sat in his chair, with it's back to him.

Vince: "What the, who said you could come in here and act like you own the place."

The chair swings around, and we see Vince's unknown son, Damien sat there, smiling as he puts his feet up on the desk and lays back into the chair.

Damien: "I do own the place though, don't I father. I told you this isn't over, I warned you before to leave father, and yet you still are here."

Vince: "I ain't going anywhere, and get your damn feet off my desk!"

Vince pushed Damien's feet off the desk in anger.

Damien: "Temper, temper. I've just come to pay you a visit, to talk to you about your retirement."

Vince: "Retirement, I'm not retiring, but if you keep this up, then you will be fired from this company!"

Damien gets up and walks around the desk to his father, as he pulls out a piece of paper from inside his pocket.

Damien: "You may need to rethink about that Vince, I don't think you understand what I have found. Something, to help your memory if need be, FATHER!"

Damien handed the paper over to Vince, before he walked off and disappeared out the door. Vince looked on in an angry motion, before he opens the piece of paper given to him, and stands in a state of shock. His eyes glare down on what is on the paper which is hidden from view of the camera, and he walks around and collapses in his chair, he sits there still in a state of shock, as he brings his hand to his forehead, and rests his head there leaning on the desk.

OR: 75.2%

JR: "I wonder what that is all about, what does Damien hold over Vince, what is going on between them two. But folks, **music starts to boo's from crowd** It looks like we are gonna be joined out here by two members of the Arab-Americans."

A New Arab-American Friend!

After the backstage moment, we head to the ring where we find the stage set and the music kicks in which causes uprest among the fans. Out walks the Champion of Arab-Americans, 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan and his friend, Ameera the Women's Champion. They stand at the top of the ramp in their respected Arabic outfits, before turning together and spitting down on American soil. They then continue their walk down the ramp wearing their belts around their waists as the fans show their disaproval of these two superstars, before Hassan does his trademark Prayer outside and then joins Ameera inside the ring as the hate continues on these superstars.

Hassan: "Since my arrival in this company, I have looked for people, people who understand my campaign and what it stands for, well tonight 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan and my colleague, Ameera can finally bring to you someone who is willing to show their appreciation of my greatness. Tonight we will bring to you another step in my domination in this company, of my desire to show how corrupt and undeserving this company is. This person has finally realised he will not get anywhere because he is different to all of you, he looks different because he is not a True White Amercian. He has come to me for my help, because of my wisdow and my passion for helping people see the truth that lies in this society. 'The Great' Muhammad and Ameera are proud to present to you all, our friend in the fight for Justice, please welcome, 'ANSARI!"

The crowd wait in response to see who it is, and out walks wearing a smiliar outfit to Hassan, in a white cloth and head gear, none other than, MAVEN! He stands at the top of the ramp and looks around almost in disgust at the reaction the fans start giving him as they boo him when he makes his way down the ring and he climbs inside the ring.

Ansari, as Maven is now known, which is Arabic meaning 'The Helper' walks over in the ring and shakes hands with Ameera, before he gets down and worships at the feet of 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan who smiles at this appreciation for him. He then stands up when Hassan orders him to and Hassan hands the microphone over to him.

Ansari: "I have come out here, not just to show my appreciation, my worship at the feet of our Lord 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan and his friend Ameera, I have come out here because I too have been held back, I have been held down not by my own doing, but by you middle class Americans, you, 'People', who don't appreciate real talent when they see it. **HEAT** I have been held back by you, and by this company which does not like anyone who is different, anyone who does not represent America, in red, WHITE, and blue. It does not say, any colour, it does not say any religion, but only you people are allowed to succeed in this company and in this place we call America. I do not even call it 'The United States of America', because United means it represents several different things, a variation of people and mixture of religions, but you American's do not want to hear us, you do not want to talk to us, and you do not want to sit anywhere near us. Years ago, people like me were treated savagely, we were looked down upon as nothing more than peasants in the eyes of you 'People', **HEAT** we were treated as 'Slaves' to worship your every demand, to clean you when you required it, to cook for you and take care of you because you were too stupid to do it for yourselves. **HEAT** Today, you still look down upon us, you still treat us like we are no more better than you, yet where do you get your riches, where does your power come from? It comes from us, from Arab-Americans who give you our Oil, who let you feed from our discoveries and make you more rich than you would ever have been. That is why I have listened to our leader, I have listened to the man stood in this ring, he speaks the truth in how this company is holding back the real talent, the talent who because they are not like you 'People' will never be pushed and never be made the real champion of this company. I would like to praise my lord, 'The Great' Muhammad, for helping me understand who I am, to help me realise my path to rightfullness. I worship the man who stands in this ring, for he is the future of this company, and you all should worship the future World Heavyweight Champion!"

The crowd go crazy at thinking about Hassan being champion, as Ansari hands the mic back to Hassan who thanks him for his kind words.

OR: 71.4%

JR: "How dare this man come to our ring and talk like that, no one has been held down, let me tell you, that you make your own choices in this world, you take your own paths to glory in this company and if you can't handle it then your not worthy of being a champion, that's what I say to you Ansari."

The Revolution Is Ready!

As the Arab-Americans posed in the ring, the music started with the following words, "It's time for the Revolution" as out walked the creator of the Revolution, Matt Hardy. He walked out carrying a mic, standing at the top of the ramp as Hassan looked on in anger at this disruption of his time aired on Raw.

Hardy: "Listen up, because Matt Hardy has something that you in the ring will want to listen to. Tonight, we are set for a change, a few weeks back you screwed America out of that belt, **POP**, tonight I am starting a fightback, you all disrespect this county, you come out and act like America hates you, well your damn right we hate you, because your a no good piece of trash carrying around a two bit whore **POP as Ameera stands shocked at this** and now you have a groupie who will get down and kiss your ass whenever you want it. Tonight, it's not about Revenge, it's not about winning back that title, it's about a Revolution, a Revolution against cleaning up this company of you Hassan and your followers. I vow to do everything I can to show this Company, and out Great United States of America that we don't stand for any bullshit* here **POP. You welcomed out your new follower, well I want to welcome you to someone who has jumped on my Revolution, I want to bring out someone who is proud of where he comes from, he once lost his way but now he's back, The Revolution brings to you, Robert Conway!"

Out behind the curtain walks Conway in an American type outfit. He stands at the top of the ramp to a nice pop from the fans, while Hassan, Ameera and Ansari go crazy in the ring at this insult to them.

JR: "Bah Gawd, Conway has joined the Revolution, good on you, great to see you back in those red, white and blue colours."

Conway: "Hassan, Ansari, you want to come out here and act like no one cares? Well listen up, because I care, that's right, I care about you, I care about kicking your ass back from where you came. This is America Baby, the land of the free and home of the brave, and standing on this ramp right now are two American's who are brave enough to challenge you two tonight, in a Tag Team Match, that's of course, if you have the balls for it!"

Hassan goes mad and he brings the mic upto speak as an American chant of USA moves throughout the arena.

Hassan: "You want a match with us, then your on **POP**. Tonight, me and my friend Ansari will show this country that they can't be proud of you, because you two Americans are like all these people in this arena, a waste of space!" **HEAT**

Matt Hardy and Robert Conway show their appreciation to the fans before they make their way backstage as the three Arab-Americans talk in the ring.

OR: 75.7%

Classic Rematch Next!

A video aired next advertising the match taking place after the break, between Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit after what took place last week when Chris Jericho interfered.

OR: 61.8%

[AD BREAKS]

JR: "You saw before the break what took place last week, when Chris Jericho attacked Shawn Michaels in the ring, well tonight we understand he has been locked out the building and we are all set for a rematch."

Rematch:

Chris Benoit vs Shawn Michaels

Shawn came out to a mixed reaction from the fans, and Benoit got a huge pop. The match started with Michaels starting it off getting Benoit in a headlock, and sending him to the ropes and coming back with a few clotheslines taking Benoit down, and working on Benoit's once broken neck again.

Benoit was able to make a comeback from an error by Shawn as he sent Benoit to the ropes and bent over for a backdrop, but Benoit blocked it and kicked Shawn in the stomach sending him back, before a clothesline sent him over the top rope and out. Benoit went out after him as the ref counted, Benoit sending Shawn crashing into the steel steps, and then into the ring post before sending Shawn back in the ring just in time to be not counted out.

Benoit worked over Shawn's legs, so he couldn't stand to hit his finisher, before he locked in a Sharpshooter on Shawn who was struggling to get out of it. After a few minutes of pain and trying to reach the ropes to break it, Shawn eventually at his last grab took hold of the bottom rope. Benoit was instructed to break the hold, and he did eventually as the referee warned him about keeping it on for too long.

As Benoit and the ref argued, Shawn was able to get to his feet, and as Benoit turned he ran at Shawn, only for him to duck out the way and Benoit went crashing into the steel post. Shawn hobbled away, still hurting from his leg as Benoit staggered back and turned to be met by some Sweet Chin Music. The hit connected on Benoit, who fell backwards and crashed into the ref stood behind him as the ref went flying out the ring.

Benoit was down as Shawn who had now dropped to the mat, crawled over and got an arm over the unconciouss Benoit, but no ref was there to cover. Suddenly, Jericho came running through the crowd, and ripped off his coat, to reveal a referee's shirt, as he slid in the ring, and got down to count, not showing his face to Shawn. Jericho hit the three count as Shawn got up to celebrate, and that's when he noticed Jericho stood there, a quick kick to the gut by Jericho to Shawn was followed by an Inzugui which knocked Shawn down. Jericho ripped off his referee's shirt and threw it into the crowd, as he then locked in a version of the Boston Crab on Michaels stretching him as he screamed out in pain.

Jericho stretched it more and more, before officials came running down and Jericho made a quick exit. He let go of the move and slid out the ring, jumping over the barrier and out the arean quickly, as officials gave chase.

JR: "Damn you Jericho, you have just screwed up another classic match by your attitude to your own cause. You did this yourself Jericho, you signed that contract."

Inside the ring, Benoit struggled to get to his feet, as the ref was just climbing back in after his fall, and Benoit moved over to lock in the Crippler Crossface on the Icon Shawn, which he locked in tightly, and after the brutal assault by Jericho, and Benoit's finishing, Michaels had no option but to tap out in agony as the ref called for the bell. Benoit didn't let go at first though, until the ref pulled him off, and Benoit raised his arms in victory.

After the match, officials came running down to check on Shawn who seemed hurt, and a stretcher was eventually brought down as he got placed on it and wheeled backstage complaining of pain in his body.

Winners: Chris Benoit

MR: 81.4%

MQ: 75.0%

OR: 88.0%

Joker's-R-Who?

As we move backstage, we find Triple H looking at the monitor after watching the match, when The Coach walks over with mic ready to fire off some questions.

Coach: "Triple H, may I ask you about what took place last week?"

HHH: "Listen Coach, I'm not in the mood for this right now, what took place last week, well let's just say someone will pay for that."

Coach: "Well have you discovered who planted that wreath inside your locker room?"

HHH: "I have my ideas on who did it, hell, the whole locker room is scared of Triple H, including that overgrown idiot Vince, but when I get my hands on that man, or woman, who did this, then what happened to Shelton, won't be in comparison to what happens to them."

As Triple H said this, the monitor came on as he noticed it, and it showed the locker room of Evolution. The camera moves down to the floor where we see footprints, wet footprints of someone who has walked around the locker room which sets Triple H off as he scrunches his face and walks off pushing Coach out the way.

OR: 93.2%

The Second Message!

The camera follows Triple H who makes his way down the corridor and stops outside the locker room. He goes to enter then stops, and as he pulls his hand away from the handle, he looks around and notices a chair placed near the room. He moves over and takes hold of it, setting it up right as he slams the door open and rushes in. Triple H sees someone bent over the chair inside in what looks like they are doing up their laces on their shoes, as Triple H smashes the chair down on this mystery person who collapses to the floor.

Suddenly in walks Trish Stratus from around the corner inside the locker room.

Trish: "Hunter, **Trish notices the chair in HHH's hand** RIC!"

Trish rushes over to who is lying down face first and turns them over as we see Ric Flair waking up holding his head from the chairshot Triple H just give him.

Trish: "What the hell are you doing Hunter, why are you attacking Ric!"

HHH: "I'm sorry, I didn't know it was him, I thought it was someone else. Someone has been in here, look, these wet footmarks on the floor, someone is trying it on with me again Trish!"

Trish: "Those footmarks are mine, I just got out the shower a few minutes ago and got changed. Hunter, you need to get some help, your losing your mind, and your attacking the people who are your friends!"

Triple H drops the chair as he runs his hands through his hair in frustration at attacking his friend and colleague Ric Flair.

OR: 80.6%

[AD BREAKS]

JR: "Before the break folks, we saw Triple H lose it once again when he attacked Ric Flair inside the Evolution locker room, this guy needs help, not only physically but mentally because he is losing control of his actions inside and outside the ring. But coming up right now is what I have been waiting for, The Revolution has arrived folks, and it's about time we all stepped aboard and showed these Arab-Americans what we think of them."

Tag Team Match:

Revolution vs Arab-Americans

This tag team match featured Matt Hardy and Robert Conway of the Revolution, taking on the newly renamed 'Allah' Champion, 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan and his new accomplice, Ansari along with Ameera at ringside.

Hardy and Conway worked well together, working over Ansari with hard shots and quick tags. Hassan complained to the ref but he couldn't do anything as everything was legal, until Hassan tried to jump in, which allowed Conway and Hardy to double team and hit a double chokeslam on Ansari inside the ring which got a close 2 fall thanks to Hassan breaking it up.

Ameera distratced Conway in the ring, as Ansari was able to make the tag which brough in Hassan who took it to Conway with some nice moves. A huge backdrop followed by sending Conway to the turnbuckles hard was boo'd by the crowd, as he stood and prayed which allowed Conway to run out and clothesline Hassan down with both men now out. Each struggled to make it to their partners as finally they did, and Hardy and Ansari jumped in the ring.

Ansari was met with several clotheslines each taking him down by Hardy, before he sent him to the corner, and then picked Hassan up who was still inside and sent him in the corner smashing into Ansari, before Conway moved to be near them and got down on all fours, in a trademark Hardy Boyz attack, as Matt ran and jumped onto Conway's back lifting him into the air and crashing down on Hassan who dropped down to the matt and rolled outside, before Ameera rushed around to help him.

Ansari stuggled out of the corner, as Matt waited, and with a kick to the gut, and a set up later, he finished it off with a Twist of Fate on the newest member of the Arab-Americans before covering and the ref hitting the three for the pinfall just as Hassan was getting to his feet. He rushed in but it was too late as Matt rolled out the other side and escaped to the pop from the fans. Hardy and Conway made their way up the ramp, as Conway handed a mic over to Hardy.

Winners: Matt Hardy/Robert Conway

MR: 76.8%

MQ: 76.2%

OR: 74.6%

Surprise, Surprise Hassan!

As Hassan, Ansari and Ameera are in the ring, with Ameera trying to calm Hassan down after the defeat, Matt Hardy and Robert Conway of the Revolution stand at the top of the ramp as they get ready to speak to the Arab-Americans.

Matt: "Hassan, listen up, you see not only have I been on the lookout for Americans in my Revolution, but I also have been on the lookout for others, and I want to introduce them to you now. I am pleased to announce, that now a member of the Revolution, please welcome, DAIVARI!"

Hassan and Ameera stand in shock as out walks Daivari in full suit.

JR: "BAH GAWD, Daivari is back, the man who Hassan fired several weeks ago has returned, but this time he's joined the Revolution against Hassan, what a major scoop by Matt."

He stands at the top of the ramp smiling and nodding his head down at his one time friend. Hassan starts going crazy inside the ring as seeing his former Manager now teaming up with the enemy they once fought against. He starts shouting up at Daivari in Arabic as Matt shakes hands with Daivari followed by Conway before they make their way backstage as Ameera and Ansari try calming him down.

OR: 71.9%

It's A Date!

Backstage we find Kane walking down the corridor, as he stops outside a locker room which has 'Divas' written on it. He goes to knock, but then stops, as he opens the door slightly and looks inside, where we see Maria's bare back as she pulls a towel up over her body and wraps it around her, before Kane enters more. Kane enters the locker room where no one else is about, as Maria walks to where her clothes and items are as Kane starts to speak as she swings around in shock.

Kane: "Hello Maria!"

Maria turns and looks at Kane as she clutches the towel closely to her body as Kane moves further towards her and stops, leaning over her.

Kane: "I hope you liked your flowers last week."

Maria: "Yes, they were, hmm, lovely!"

Kane: "Good, I want to ask you something else, I wondered, if you would like to go out on a date with me!"

Maris stands in shock at this request, and looks uneasy at giving her answer as she thinks about it looking at this six foot monster in front of her.

Maria: "Hmm, well, I don't know. **Tries thinking of reasons to get out of it** I don't usually date people I work alongside."

Kane looks unhappy at the answer, and he moves his face closer to hers.

Kane: "That makes me unhappy Maria, I thought you liked me, I can make you very, very happy!"

Maria: "I do like you, it's just, well, hmmm, Ok, I guess, I'll go with you on one date, but only one ok, no more!"

Kane: "That's alright, one date is all I need to show you what I want, next week Maria, I will show you things that you didn't know existed. **Kane runs his finger down the side of her chin** You are so soft Maria, I don't want to break you!"

Kane smiles as he removes his hand from her face and he walks towards the door, he leaves as Maria turns around. Suddenly, Kane re-enters the locker room and he shouts out to Maria.

Kane: "Mariiiaaaaaaa!"

Maris jumps in shock at the thought he had gone, and in one switft movement her towel drops to the floor, as we only see the glimpse of the back of her slightly before we see Kane's face smiling at what he just saw before he moves out the room and disappears.

OR: 52.2%

[AD BREAK]

JR: "I tell you I don't like the looks of what Kane is planning for his date with Maria, and we will be seeing what took place next week on Raw. I hope Maria is ready because she may not be happy with what she sees. But we understand Todd Grisham is standing by with one man involved in tonight's Main Event, take it away Todd."

The Peep's Are Ready!

Backstage as we return, we find Todd Grisham standing by with one member of tonight's six man tag team, and 'Money In The Bank Contract' holder, Christian.

Todd: "I'm standing by with the man who for the past two week's has not only beaten the World Heavyweight Champion, The Master Randy Orton, but last week helped cost them the Tag Team Titles along with Kane when he helped The Problem Solvers become new Champions, Christian. Now, tonight, your teaming up with the two men you helped to face three members of the Gathering!"

Christian: "That's right Toady Boy, tonight, The Peep's have come out in force to see their future World Champion once again beat the current holder, The Master Randy Orton."

Todd: "The name's actually Todd, not Toady!"

Christian: **Looks at Todd in disgust** "It doesn't matter what your name is, what does matter is that you are talking to the man who is the holder of the 'Money In The Bank' contract, that's right, I can face Randy Orton, anytime, anyplace, anywhere, and he doesn't even know when I might make that match."

Todd: "Well, you have already beaten him once, and last week helped him lose his Tag Team Belts, when do you think you will be ready to face him for the belt?"

Christian: "When, when I'm good and ready that's when, I'm gonna make him sweat some, and then, I may have some fun playing some mind games with him, and when the moment is right, and it will be Toad, then the lightening will strike, and the Championship that I've never had a chance to win, will be mine, BANK ON IT!"

Christian smiles as he walks off leaving Todd looking unhappy about having his name changed again.

OR: 85.2%

Last Week's Winners!

Up next a video promo aired featuring footage of the past few weeks, showing Christian winning the contract, then attacking and pinning Orton the following week, and last week helping The Problem Solvers win the Tag Team Belts from the Gathering.

OR: 53.2%

JR: "Folks we are set, the six man tag team match is ready and let's goto Lillian in the ring."

Six Man Tag Team:

The Problem Solvers & Christian vs The Gathering

First the Gathering came out to a mixed reaction, as Damien and Kane walked down the ramp, and was followed by the World Heavyweight Champion, The Master Randy Orton. They walked down and climbed into the ring, before the hard hitting music hit.

Tyson: "If You've Got A Problem!"

Batista: "We have the SOLUTION!"

And out walked the two World Tag Team Champions, The Problem Solvers of Tyson Tomko and Batista. They stood in their newly looked outfit of jackets with the names 'Problem' and 'Solver' on each of them, as the crowd popped big time and they walked down to stand outside the ring, Orton and Kane begging them to get inside to start this match.

Then the crowd popped bigger, as the music hit and out walked for all his Peep's, the new 'Money In The Bank Contract' holder, carrying his silver briefcase, Christian. He stood at the top of the ramp, looking at all his Peep's before he slapped his chest three times, kissed his fingers and pointed to his fans who popped for it in trademark Christian style. He walked down to the ring as he stood outside along with his tag team partners, The Problem Solvers, before they dropped the belts and the briefcase and sild in the ring as all hell broke loose inside.

Kane and Orton took it to The Problem Solvers, while Christian fought Damien in the ring. Within moments they had cleaned the house, as Kane and Orton got knocked down and rolled out the ring, while Damien got threw over the top rope with a backdrop by Christian to a nice pop from the fans.

The Gathering got together outside and worked on their strategy before the match got underway, with Christian starting it off against Damien. Christian tried getting Orton involved but he wouldn't get in for the tag, but he distracted Christian long enough for Damien to attack from behind.

The Gathering started it off, attacking Christian, as Kane and Damien made tags to beat down this man who threatened Orton's title. It was when Christian was down and seemed hurt, that Orton eventually called for the tag, and the crowd hated it as he climbed in posing for them while Christian was laying hurt on the mat. Orton worked on Christian more, before he shot Christian to the turnbuckle, and ran in to be met by a huge knee to the face, as he staggered back and down. Orton struggled to make his way to the corner, and tagged in Kane, while Christian was able to make it over just in time and tagged in Batista who the crowd popped for as we saw Kane and Batista once again in the ring. They suddenly went all for it, as they smashed fists against each other, until Batista took control, and sent Kane to the ropes before coming back for a huge clothesline.

Batista tagged in Tomko who climbed in and they both sent Kane to the ropes, and he came back with a huge backdrop on the Monster, by both men. Batista climbed out as Tomko worked on Kane's neck, but he was able to get to his feet and stun one half of the World Tag Champs, as he brought him to their corner and tagged in Damien once again who worked on Tomko's stomach with kicks and punches to hurt the big man.

Damien got Tomko up, and sent him crashing down with a body slam, before he climbed up the turnbuckle, and was ready to fly off as he did with a splash, only for Tomko to roll out in time, as Damien hit the matt hard. Tomko made it to the corner, as he tagged back in Christian as Damien couldn't reach his tag in time, and he got pulled back.

Orton and Kane both climbed in the ring to help their colleague, only for Batista and Tomko to jump in and attack the two opponents, as they ended up taking the brawl to the outside. Inside the ring, Damien hit a low blow on Christian which stunned him, as he ran to the ropes and came back only for Christian to be faking the injury somehow, and he kicked Damien in the gut, and locked his arms in place and turned him around and over as he hit the Un-Prettier on Damien before turning him over for the pinfall and cover as the ref counted and called for the bell.

Christian rolled out the ring as Kane and Orton slid inside, while Batista and Tomko grabbed their titles from the desk and walked around to congratulate their friend Christian in the victory.

The three men made their way to the top of the ramp, as the Problem Solvers lifted up their World Tag Team belts while Christian held his silver briefcase, while The Gathering looked up at once again being beaten by these three men.

Winners: Problem Solvers & Christian

MR: 75.7%

MQ: 74.3%

OR: 79.7%

JR: "He's done it again, The Gathering can't seem to stop Christian from getting the victory over them, is Orton the World Heavyweight Champion ready for the challenge, I have a feeling that Christian is proof that Orton can be beat!"

Overall Rating: 74.5%

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WWE Raw News Headlines:

MAJOR SUPERSTAR INJURED?

The WWE has confirmed that during last week's Raw moment as Jericho attacked Shawn Michaels in the ring, Shawn suffered a major injury and is rumoured to be out for the next 8 Months. Shawn, who was currently in the storyline regarding Chris Jericho's Retirement from the company, suffered a Torn Abdominal Wall as Jericho attacked during his match with Chris Benoit. As was seen at the end of the match, a stretcher was called for and he was wheeled directly to a local hospital. It is not know how this will impact the other superstars and Chris Jericho's future in the show now.

Tag Team Hired!

The WWE has stated that they have hired on a week by week basis, Jay and Mark Briscoe, a tag team who has been exciting the Independent circuits for some time now with their high flying moves. Its understood they will be featured in some dark matches before Raw goes live to test wether they can compete in wwe level of entertainment.

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WWE Raw

Live From Toronto, Canada

Monday 26th September 2005

Attendance: 5,724

TV Audience: 861,091 viewers (down by 36,150)

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

JR: "Welcome to Raw. It's Monday night and we have another action packed show for you, we are coming to you Live from Toronto, Canada and tonight you will see for the first time back in the ring since his alleged attack on Shelton Benjamin, Triple H who will be teaming up with Ric Flair to challenge for the World Tag Team Championship against The Problem Solvers. Also, 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan's newest member, Ansari will be in singles action when he faces Tajiri in the first round of the World Television Championship Tournament tonight. And who could forget what Ansari claimed last week, when he claimed discrimination against himself and Arab-Americans and already I am beginning to dislike this new attitude of Ansari. Also tonight, Evolution will meet The Gathering in a mixed tag team match, as The World Heavyweight Champion, The Master Randy Orton and his bride, Stacy Keibler, will be squaring up against Evolution member and Canada's own Trish Stratus who is teaming up with Steven Richards who has promised us something special tonight. But folks, **Music hits** it looks like we are set for our opening match, Simon Dean will go one on one with the man who has beaten Randy Orton, and is the Money In The Bank contract holder, Christian here in Canada."

Christian vs Simon Dean

Simon Dean was stood waiting in the ring, making fun of Canada when Christian's music hit to a huge pop from his home fans, and he walked out to celebrate with his Peep's. Christian came down to the ring and attacked Dean for his remarks about Canada as the match got underway.

Christian picked up the victory after about five minutes of dominating Simon Dean when he was able to hit the Un-Prettier on Dean and covered for the easy pinfall.

Winners: Christian

MR: 73.8%

MQ: 77.6%

OR: 79.9%

The Attack?

As Christian stood celebrating his victory in the ring, we saw The Master Randy Orton run down to the ring and slide inside. Christian turned just as Orton set it up, and out of nothing hit Christian with an RKO. Christian went crashing down as Orton walked over to take hold of the silver briefcase. He picked it up and looked at it, as he smiled and turned his attention back to Christian who was just coming too, as he struggled to get to his feet looking groggy from the attack. He turned as Orton ran forward and smashed the briefcase into Christian's face knocking him down and out for good this time.

The crowd boo'd at this attack, as Orton smiled, and bent over placing the briefcase next to an unconiouss Christian, before he stood up and posed for the fans smiling.

JR: "Damn you Orton, Christian has just been screwed over here in his home, after all the times Christian has come out on top over Orton, Orton has to resort to this to get his own back."

OR: 78.8%

[AD BREAKS]

Tag Match Tonight?

A promo video aired next advertising a match tonight between World Tag Team Champions, The Problem Solvers, and their opponents Triple H and Ric Flair of Evolution.

OR: 57.3%

JR: "Welcome back, and coming up soon you will see Triple H in his first match back since that terrible incident weeks ago, but, **music hits**, it looks like we are gonna be joined out here by those Arab-Americans."

Insult To Arab-Americans?

As we return from the promo advertising tonights Tag Match, the music hit of Arab-America and out walked to some serious heat, The Allah Champion, 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan, Ansari and Ameera. Standing at the top of the ramp looking around at the Canadians heat towards them, they each turned to spit on the Canadian soil they stood upon before walking down to the ring, Ansari ready for action. As they climbed inside, Hassan did his trademark prayer on the outside before joining them inside the ring with Ansari ready to speak.

Ansari: "Tonight, in this American country **Heat as in Canada**, I, Ansari, will qualify to go through and be the first Arab-American to capture the World Television Championship. **HEAT** Why do you boo us, is it because we speak the truth, do you hate us for telling you something that you are too frightened to hear, you are all the lapdogs of America. **HEAT** We stand in this ring, we stand proud of who we are, we fight for justice not only for all Arab-Americans, but for everyone around the world who is treated different to being you 'people'. You all believe the world is round, you believe that if they do not look like you then they are not worthy of being in your company, this was shown just yesterday, when myself, Ameera and 'The Great' Muhammad, we went to a restaurant for a nice quiet meal, and as soon as we walked through them doors, we saw the look on your faces. The look of disgust, the look of anger because we dare to come into your town and eat at your fancy restaurants. We dare to sit down at your tables, and when we did, not only did the people sat next to us remove themselves from their seating arrangements, but you 'People' left. To be treated as Animals would be better than the way we have been welcomed into your homes. What you see in this ring is one of the Greatest Wrestlers in the company today, not only has he beaten every man on Raw, not only is he your Champion, but since his arrival in this company, since he first appeared, he has never been cleanly beaten on Raw. **Heat** For this reason, and for many more you should all be getting down and worshipping the man who helps guide this company, the one man who helps provide you with the Truth, and the one man who with our help will finally rid this company of any Revolution it holds against him. I give to you, 'The Great' Muhammad Hassan!"

Ansari got down and worshipped Hassan before he was asked to rise as the crowd boo'd at this response for him, before Hassan took hold of the mic.

Hassan: "Tonight is not about me, tonight is about the man standing in this ring, it is about his dedication and passion towards our cause. Tonight, not only will he beat this man brought before him, but he will go on to be another man who's determination will prevail in all this Racism and Suffering that we Arab-Americans have suffered when he wins that Championship. Now I suggest you send out the victim so that we can be finished in this town and be on our way back home where we are appreciated."

JR: "You go back home Hassan, and take your little posse with you because we don't want you on Raw, we don't care about you and your stupid comments. This is America, and if you don't like it, you should get out is what I say."

Hassan and Ameera climb out the ring clutching onto their titles they hold, while Ansari stands in the ring, awaiting his opponent.

OR: 65.6%

World Television Championship Tournament: Round 1:

Ansari vs Tajiri

Ansari stood waiting as the music hit and out walked Tajiri. He made his way down to the ring and walked around staring at Hassan and Ameera stood on the outside knowing they will probably be interfering in the match at some time.

As he climbed in Ansari started it off, as he attacked Tajiri with kicks to the back, and then set him up for a huge backdrop. Ansari continued the onslaught on Tajiri and dominated for the next few minutes, that was until Tajiri fought back with some vicious chops and set Ansari up with a somersault and back elbow into the corner on Ansari as Hassan and Ameera looked on.

Tajiri then went to send Ansari to the other corner, but he reversed it and Tajiri crashed in the corner, and as Ansari ran in, Tajiri got ready as he revesed it back and locked in a Tarantula on Ansari who was screaming out in pain. The referee eventually broke it up, and Tajiri got ready as he was about to hit a kick to Ansari's head, only for Ameera to jump onto the apron and distract the referee while Hassan grabbed a hold of Tajiri's leg not allowing him to finish the match off to the disappointment of the fans.

Ansari took the opportunity and he grabbed Tajiri and picked him up over the shoulder. He got Tajiri set as he went and finished him off by running with Tajiri's body and back facing the ropes and smashed him into the corner. He then walked back slightly, with Tajiri still set upside down being held by Ansari, almost in a Tombstone set up, and he went forward in a sort of splash move crashing down on top of Tajiri who crashed to the mat back first, as Maven then grabbed the legs, sitting ontop of Tajiri as how he landed and the ref covered for the pinfall.

Winners: Ansari

MR: 69.8%

MQ: 73.6%

OR: 77.7%

The Long-Awaited Return?

As Tajiri is laying in the ring, Hassan and Ameera climb back inside, and while Ameera goes over and congratulates Ansari on his cheap victory by raising his arm, Hassan walks over to Tajiri, picks him up and then hits an Inverted STO on the Japanese Buzzsaw, before he rolls him out the ring as the ref checks on him outside. Hassan then went and joined the other two members in celebrating their victory, when suddenly the music hit once again, "Its time to join The Revolution!" and out walked, Matt Hardy, Robert Conway, and their latest recruit, and the one that upset Hassan the most, Daivari joining The Revolution at the top of the ramp area as Hassan was going crazy in the ring at once again seeing Daivari with the opposition.

Hardy: "Hassan, last week we warned you that The Revolution had arrived, this week, we are gonna start the Revolution on it's path, because tonight, we not only have two great Americans, we not only have 'The Great' Daivari **Hassan looks on anger at Daivari been called this**, but we have another surprise for you, something which I think is more suitable for your bitch in that ring by your side, and we don't mean Ansari. **Ameera looks on in horror at being called a bitch. Well come on, if it looks like one, and is barks like one then you have to be a bitch Ameera. **Hassan stands furiously looking up at The Revolution as they slowly walk down the ramp towards them**. We have a huge surprise for you, something of which you probably have forgotten about, you see, you may have beaten Victoria for that Women's belt, but there is one person who is just as hungry to capture back that title."

As he said that, the music hit of none other than Lita, as the crowd popped for her return from injury, as The Arab-Americans looked on awaiting her arrival at the top of the ramp, but what they didn't see was Lita running through the crowd behind them, and jumped over the barrier to slide in the ring and started to attack Ameera from behind.

JR: "Lita is back, LITAS BACK AND SHE HAS JOINED THE REVOLUTION."

This set Hassan and Ansari onto her, but Hardy and Conway jumped in the ring and started to attack Ansari and Hassan taking the fight to them as the crowd started to appreciate this fightback as Daivari shouted on the outside encouragement, and before long, Conway and Hardy teamed up as they double clotheslined Hassan and Ansari over the top rope and out. Lita was still beating up on Ameera before Hassan was able to grab her foot and pull her down and dragged her out the ring as they walked up the ramp. Ansari picked up the mic that Hardy had dropped on his way as the Arab-Americans stood at the top of the ramp, while The Revolution stood in the ring, with Daivari raising Hardy's and Conways arms in victory along with Lita on her long awaited return.

Hassan was furious at this attack and he showed his rage as he spoke.

Hassan: "Once again this company shows that they do not appreciate Justice to all Arab-Americans. Once again our time is cut short so that America can have the last word, well tonight 'The Great' Muhammad will have the last word in this stinking town. **Heat**. Next week, 'The Great' Muhammad will be in action, I will face one of you in that very ring, and I will show the world that you do not laugh and you do not show your disrespect of someone as Great as me, next week, 'The Great' Muhammad shall be facing, YOU DAIVARI!"

JR: "Bah Gawd, next week, Hassan will take on his former manager Daivari."

Daivari stood in shock at being challenged to a match next week as Muhammad smiled at what he was going to do to him next week, while Hassan, Conway and Lita showed their encouragement towards their recruit as The Arab-Americans disappeared backstage.

OR: 67.7%

[AD BREAKS]

The Date Tonight?

A video aired next of moments over the past few weeks of Kane's obsession with Raw Diva and Interviewer Maria, leading him to giving her dead flowers and then last week asking her out and showed that tonight we would see what happened when Kane took Maria out on a date.

OR: 30.1%

Canadian's Shock Return?

As we came back from the promo, we saw Vince sat in his office when their was a knock at the door, and he called them to enter, when in walked Chris Jericho accompanied by security.

Vince: "That will be all gentleman, I don't think I will need you anymore, I'm sure me and Chris can come to some arrangement."

The security walk off as Jericho sits down at Vince's desk.

Jericho: "What you want Vince, you know Y2J is a very busy man, I have my music to work on, oh, and of course my suing your *** and this company for screwing me"

Vince: "Now Chris, that's why I have called you here, I am sure we can come to some arrangement. Now, as you have probably heard, Shawn Michaels last week suffered a setback and is scheduled to be out for several months!"

Jericho: "Heard it, I partied all night long when I heard it Vince, it was the best news I have heard in my life." **Jericho smiles a wry grin at beating Shawn so badly he's out injured**

Vince: "Well, we are now I guess one superstar short on this show, and well, I guess, I have to ask this...."

Jericho: "You want me back don't you Vince, you want me back because you know as well as all those Jerichoholics that Y2J is just too damn irresistable to miss on Raw."

Vince: "Well, actually I was going to ask if you could recommend anyone who you think might be suitable."

Jericho sits looking at Vince in shock at this question, of being asked to name a replacement who isn't himself.

Jericho: "You want me to give you someone's name who should be on Raw, who do you think I am."

Vince: "Well that's the other reason, who do I think you are, well I know you are a very bright man Chris, which is why with your help at my side I think we can work together, you see I need someone who knows Wrestling like the back of their hand, I need someone who can see talent, who can recognise future investments for this company, which is why I am offering you a job back here on Raw. Now you won't be an active wrestler, well not yet, you may have to earn that and we will have to see about that contract you signed because it did state that the loser would retire from the business. But I know a few people who may be able to pull a few strings, if I feel it is worthy enough of my gain."

Jericho: "So your asking me to be your right hand man so to speak, you want me to help you bring this show back to number #1. You want the Ayatollah of Rock'n'Rolla to help you find the best wrestlers in the business today, and in return, you guarantee that I will get a shot at coming back in the business I was screwed out of?"

Vince: "Well if you can help change these things around, help in finding new talent for Raw, then I think we can come to some arrangement yes, if your interested."

Jericho: "Ok Vince, I'll give it a shot, but if you screw with Y2J, then I won't be held responsible for my actions."

Vince: "You have a deal Chris, welcome back to Raw. By the way, any ideas of people in mind?"

Jericho: "Well I know this one kid, he's a great athlete and in fact, I've just heard he's out of a job, I'll see what I can do, might bring him in next week if your interested."

Vince: "Great, I knew you were a sound investment, I'll get all the paperwork sorted, it's great to have you on the right side of the show instead of going around causing trouble."

Vince and Chris Jericho stand up as they shake hands at the deal just made.

OR: 87.6%

Shawn's Injury?

A promo video aired next over the titantron showing what took place last week on Raw, with Chris Jericho attacking Shawn for the second week running and Jr announced over the video that Shawn had suffered a serious injury due to this attack by Jericho and Benoit's Crippler Crossface he locked in to end the match, and Shawn will be out injured for several months.

OR: 61.4%

JR: "What else will happen tonight folks, Hassan has challenged Daivari to a match next week, and Christian was attacked at the top of the show by The Master Randy Orton, and just moments ago we saw Chris Jericho welcomed back onto Raw as Vince McMahons right hand man. But folks, we have a classic for you right now, The World Tag Team Champions The Problem Solvers will be going up against Evolutions Ric Flair, and the man who is making his return to the ring Triple H."

World Tag Team Championship:

The Problem Solvers © vs Triple H / Ric Flair

Tyson: "If You've Got A Problem!"

Batista: "We have the SOLUTION!"

Out walked the two World Tag Team Champions, The Problem Solvers of Tyson Tomko and Batista. They stood in their newly looked outfit of jackets with the names 'Problem' and 'Solver' on each of them, as they made their way down to the ring and climbed inside holding onto their World Tag Team Titles.

The Evolution's theme hit, and out walked to a some great heat Ric Flair and Triple H. A chant of 'Murderer' echoed around the arena to Triple H's annoyance, as he stood and looked around at the fans chanting this aimed at him. They walked down to the ring and climbed inside, with Batista and Triple H getting into a staredown to a pop from the fans.

The match got underway with Triple H and Tomko kicking it off, as Triple H took the early control. Some nice moves by Triple H kept him and quick tags to Flair in control, while Tomko took a beating, until he ducked a Flair clothesline, and Flair turned to be met by a huge boot to the face sending him crashing down.

They both staggered to their corners and made the tags as Batista and Triple H took over, Batista took it to Triple H with some huge chops to the face, and sent him to the ropes and hit a backdrop on Triple H, before Flair got in and ran at Batista only to be met by another backdrop.

Batista attacked Flair, which left the opportunity for Triple H to come back as he attacked Batista with a low shot to the legs, knocking the big man down to his knees, and started to work over the legs of Batista. After some more domination by Triple H, he tagged in Flair who got in and was able to lock in a Figure 4 Leglock on Batista who screamed in agony and tried reaching for the tag and the ropes.

Suddenly, the titantron came on, and we saw some guy in the men's toilets, heading towards the cubicle, as Triple H turned to look around. He looked up and his face changed to shock at the sight of this guy heading into the toilet, which resembled Shelton Benjamin.

Triple H dropped down to the mat outside, and he slowly walked up the ramp heading backstage, as Flair looked on and the titantron went off. Flair removed himself from the Figure 4 Leglock, and he moved to the ropes to shout up at Triple H disappearing backstage behind the curtain. Flair stood wondering what was going on, as he looked unhappy at Triple H walking out on him, while Batsita was able to make it to tag in his partner, Tyson Tomko who was fresh and ready.

Tomko got in and as Flair backed up a few steps, he turned to be met by a huge clothesline from Tomko sending him down. Tomko got Batista to set it up, as Batista picked Flair up and set him ready, as Tomko went to the top turnbuckle and came flying off connecting with Flair who was being held in the move they like to call, 'The Solution'.

Tomko then covered Flair and the ref counted for the three and the pinfall. Tomko and Batista got up and celebrated the victory and defence of their titles as Flair was checked on by the ref.

Winners: The Problem Solvers

MR: 76.4%

MQ: 57.0%

OR: 74.2%

[AD BREAKS]

The Wrong Man?

As we returned from the ad breaks, we saw the camera walking behind Triple H as he walked down the corridor looking for the toilets that was shown in the film featured on the titantron. He stopped outside one door, as he carefully opened them and we saw some guy standing at the sink washing their hands which looked like Shelton Benjamin.

Triple H suddenly attacked out of rage at seeing who he believed was Shelton, and he sent him crashing into the sink, before he grabbed him and smashed him through one of the toilet doors as he crashed down onto one of the toilets. Triple H then moved in as he grabbed the man's head and stuck it down the toilet as he hit the flushing switch as the water swirled around inside, before he pulled him up.

HHH: "I warned you Shelton, I warned you not to come back."

Triple H stuck his head down the toilets again, and flushed it as he left him there when officials ran into the room and pulled Triple H away as medics rushed to the man's aid.

Triple H smiled at his actions, until the medic turned the man over who's head was soaked, and we saw none other than The Coach laying there trying to catch his breath. Triple H's face turned to a look of shock at once again being conned by what he saw, and he ran his hand through his hair as he looked on as Medics checked over Coach.

OR: 72.7%

JR: "Bah Gawd, what is up with Triple H? Last week he attacked Ric Flair, and now he has just attacked The Coach backstage. This guy needs serious help because this is getting to be an unhealthy working envirnoment, but folks, coming up right now we have exclusive footage of what took place when Kane took Raw Diva Maria out on a date, this is one weird experience for Maria, let's have a look."

The 'Dead' Date!

Up next we saw footage from the Date between Kane and Maria. It started with a romantic dinner between the two at a restaurant. We saw Maria looking extremely hot in a nice red dress cut at the front, while Kane wore a black tuxedo with bow-tie as they ate together at the table.

Up next we saw them take a ride together in a horse-ridden carriage through a central park somewhere, as they talked, and it looked like Maria was enjoying herself.

Finally, we saw the two of them walking through a cemetary, something of which Maria looked really unhappy about as she stayed close to Kane who smiled at the thought of scaring her.

OR: 54.0%

Retirement Not An Option?

Backstage, we saw Vince walking down the corridor when out stepped Damien who blocked his path.

Damien: "Hello Father, I thought I would ask if you had changed your mind about your upcoming retirement?"

Vince: "Retirement, listen up and listen good, I am never gonna retire, this is my company, I built it, I made it what it is today, and no one, not you, not anyone will take it away from me."

Damien: "You still don't believe from the proof I showed you that you need to seriously consider your options Vince, what more can I do, what do I need to prove to you that you need to leave?"

Vince: "That doesn't prove anything what you gave me last week, that could have been taken a long time ago for all anyone knows, I know the truth Damien, I know the real truth so don't try and scare me because it won't work."

Vince walks off leaving Damien looking unhappy at Vince's decision, before he turns to see him walk away and speaks softly to the camera who is watching him.

Damien: "Soon Vince, soon you will witness the truth in front of your very eyes."

OR: 75.7%

JR: "What does Damien hold over Vince, what truth is he talking about? Well folks, maybe we will find out soon just what plans Damien has for Vince, but we have a great match for you now, Evolution's Trish Stratus and Steven Richards will be taking on The Gathering's Stacy Keibler and The Master Randy Orton in a mixed tag team match."

Inter-Gender Tag Team Match:

The Gathering (Stacy Keibler/The Master) vs Evolution (Steven Richards/Trish Stratus)

The stage was set, as the arena went into darkness and the sound of monks chanting started up followed by the eerie dark theme and out walked the World Heavyweight Champion, The Master Randy Orton and his wife, 'The Mistress of Darkness' Stacy Keibler, they walked out both wearing long black robes before they made their way down to the ring and climbed inside. Orton climbed the turnbuckle and posed fo the fans as Stacy stood close by.

Suddenly the mood changed, and the fans popped as the music started, and out walked Trish Stratus to a good pop from her home fans. She stood at the top of the ramp and made her way down to the ring standing outside looking in the ring at Stacy Keibler who beat her on the Raw special not long ago.

She stood waiting for Steven Richards, as she looked on wondering what the big surprise was as Lillian introduced Steven Richards as another of his 'Wrestlers In Their Eyes' moments. Suddenly, the sound of glass breaking was heard, and the crowd popped hugely, as out walked dressed in a legbrace, leather jacket, a bald wig and drawn on facial hair, Steven Richards as Stone Cold Steven Richards.

JR: "Bah Gawd, Steven Richards has now come out dressed as Raw's Stone Cold Steve Austin, for a moment I thought the real Stone Cold was here, but look at Richards, he looks ridiculous dressed as Austin."

Trish looked unhappy at seeing this, and believing this was another ridiculous moment in the life of Evolution as Steven Richards walked down to the ring ready to start the match. As he stood on the outside, Trish started shouting at him, asking him what he was doing, when sliding out the ring came Orton and Stacy who attacked them both and the bell sounded for the match to start.

Orton started working on Richards as Austin, while Stacy took it to Trish sending her in the ring. Stacy sent Trish to the corner and moved in with her trademark huge foot stretched up to Trish's throat strangling the Canadain superstars, as the fans gave some heat at this.

Orton whipped Richards into the steel steps and kept working him over, as Trish tried fighting back but Stacy kept control with some cheap moves including blinding her at one point with a poke to the eyes.

Outside the ring, Orton went to attack Richards but he fought back with some right hands connecting to Orton stunning the superstar who backed up. Orton turned around fully, and came back to be met by a clothesline from Richards, as he ripped off his leather jacket and got down to throw some more punches on Orton. Richards then got off as he slid in the ring, and he tapped Stacy on the shoulder, as she turned around and laughed at Richards dressed in a Austin style outfit. Trish distracted the ref, when out of nothing, Richards hit a kick to the gut of Stacy, and then hit a Stunner on the Gathering's Mistress of Darkness as she bounced back and flat out cold in the ring. Trish made the quick cover and the ref counted the three to allow Evolution to pick up the victory, and Trish the pinfall in her home town as the fans popped.

Richards went over to celebrate with Trish, but she didn't want anything to do with it and pushed him away, before she climbed out the ring and walked up the ramp disappearing backstage upset at Richards making fun of Evolution again.

Winners: Evolution (Steven Richards as Austin / Trish Stratus)

MR: 72.2%

MQ: 54.0%

OR: 52.3%

JR: "Richards helps Trish pick up the victory tonight, and it looks like Trish wants nothing more to do with Richards but Orton is climbing in the ring, watch out Stevie, TURN AROUND!"

The Real Rattlesnake?

With Steven Richards celebrating in the ring, as Orton came from behind and as Richards turned he was met with an RKO from the World Heavyweight Champion. Orton stood smiling down on a beaten Richards.

JR: "Damn you Orton."

The crowd were boo'ing Orton when the mood changed, as the sound of breaking glass was heard, and the crowd popped the biggest on the night, when out walked the real 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin.

JR: "WHAT THE, HE'S HERE, STONE COLD IS HERE, THE REAL AUSTIN IS LIVE HERE IN TORONTO."

He came out to a huge reaction from the fans, before he walked down the ramp and climbed inside, with Orton looking at him wondering what he was here for. Austin climbed inside and jumped up onto all four turnbuckles giving the middle finger to the fans, before he climbed down and walked over to take hold of a mic, with Richards who by now had rolled to the outside still unable to get to his feet, while Orton looked at Austin.

Austin: "Boy it's good to be here in Canada! **POP** I was walking past doing some drinking, **What** I said I was doing some drinking, when I heard my music come from inside the building, and I thought to myself, I'm not scheduled to be on tonight, so after I beat up two sorry Jackass's security guys who refused to let me in, **What** I said I beat two sorry Jackass's who wouldn't let me in **POP**, I came here, and I find, what is this, **What**, thats what I want to know, who is that, is that Steven Richards **What** I said is that Steven Richards dressed up as the Rattlesnake? **Austin smiles at looking at Richards still unable to get to his feet outside the ring before he looks at Orton**. Did you do that? **What** I said did you do that? You think your tough attacking an Austin lookalike? **Orton tries explaining to Austin what Richards has been doing** So that makes it alright? **What** That makes it ok for you to go and beat up Stone Cold Steve Austin? **Orton smiles** You think this is funny? **What** You think it's hillarious that you beat up Good 'Ol Stone Cold? **What** You think your tough because you can beat up on a lookalike? You think now your a big man coz you beat up someone who looks like me? **What** Well why don't you try beating up the real Stone Cold? **What**"

Orton tries apologising for what he did, but it doesn't work as out of nothing, Austin hits a kick to the gut of Orton before a STUNNER on the World heavyweight Champion.

JR: "BAH GAWD YES, STUNNER TO ORTON, TAKE THAT YOU SON OF A BITCH."

Orton bounces down and back as he goes flying back on the mat and rolls out the ring as the crowd pop big time for the attack by Austin. Austin calls for some beers which are thrown to him and he climbs the turnbuckle, smashing the beers against each other and pouring them over himself and into his mouth. He climbs down as Richards is just getting back into the ring.

Austin stops as it looks like he is looking at himself in a mirror, as he wears a legbrace, he has put on his Austin leather jacket he wears, and has a bald wig on over his head. Austin smiles as he looks at Richards and seems to get a kick out of this impersonation. He calls for some beers, and when he gets some he throws two over to Richards who catches them, Ausin calls for more as he goes over to another turnbuckle and smashes the cans open to drink more, while Richards does the exact same on a different turnbuckle.

As Richards gets down, along with Austin, Austin calls for some more beers, as he throws another to Richards, and Austin opens his, and tells Richards to. Austin holds his beer can out ready to smash his and Richards together, as Richards opens his and smashes it against Austin and starts to drink it, when suddenly Austin hits a kick to the gut of Richards who spews the drink up in the air, and gets hit with a Stunner by Stone Cold Steve Austin on Richards who bounces up and back landing in the middle of the ring.

Austin gets to his feet, and he grabs the mic as he gets down laying on the mat looking at an unconciouss Steven Richards, as he speaks.

Austin: "If you can still hear me in there, ther is only one real Rattlesnake in this company, so don't you ever try and impersonate him again, coz you don't want to piss off the Rattlesnake anymore. And that's the Bottom Line, Coz Stone Cold Said So!"

Austin dropped the mic at the side of Richards, before he climbed to his feet and got threw some more beers which he repeated climbing the turnbuckles and smashing the cans together before pouring them down, as he slid out the ring and walked up the ramp a bit. He called back for two more cans which were thrown over the ring as he caught them, and he walked to the top of the ramp, and he turned, opened the cans, smashed them together and drank them for the last time.

JR: "Folks what a night, what will happen with Triple H next, what will Damien have to say about Vince's decision to stay. Next week folks, Hassan vs Daivari. Bye everyone."

Austin then posed before he walked off backstage.

OR: 75.7%

Overall Rating: 67.7%