World Wrestling Entertainment 2004: A Different Route

[MattHarms]

Welcome to anyone who may be reading this. If you have already read this anywhere else I have posted this little diary/journal/adventure/sophisticated reading tool/whatever you want to call it, then welcome back. I have five months and two weeks worth of shows to work through the backlog to post here, so sit tight and enjoy. I will post about two weeks of shows every day.

First of all, a couple of things:

1)Transcribed Promos-After the first couple of shows, they were taxing my enjoyment for this diary/journal/adventure/sophisticated reading tool/whatever, so I did away from them. After all, this is my diary/journal/adventure/sophisticated reading tool/whatever, so if I'm kept doing it, this diary/journal/adventure/sophisticated reading tool/whatever, would have had a short shelf life. This is for my amusement, and if anyone else is amused along the way, then more power to ya.

2) Write ups-summarized with the main points on Raw and Smackdown, short results on Heat and Velocity, and Pay Per Views are full blown write ups. [Christian]That's the way, I roll[/Christian]

3)Backstories-No use for them. I am just reporting the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. It's just that the WWE booking team put away the crackpipe and started going for the quality wrestling thing.

4)Content-This is WWE. Therefore it will not be the perfect workrate paradise that many people foolishly wish it was. Sure, some talented stars will find their way in the top mix from time to time but the usual gang won't be stepping away any time soon.

And now, for your feature presentation:

Disclaimer: This is a fictional history based on the game Total Extreme Wrestling and should not be miscontrued as actual wrestling news, information, rumors, or results. Any images, logos, banners, avatars used in this forum are copyrighted by the organization they come from.

[Quick sidenote: I am going to book this pretty true to life, so if you are looking for a game where AJ Styles becomes WWE World Champion on the first show, you can click the back button right now. It will not follow the same path that the WWE took during 2004 and I will try to improve upon the product, but I will not hire anyone that I can't see competing in the WWE. This begins where 2003 left off. Raw and Smackdown will have medium sized write ups, Heat and Velocity may only have a couple of sentence description per match, and Pay Per Views will have full write ups.]

WWE Smackdown 1/1/04

Paul Heyman makes his way out to the ring to begin things tonight.

Heyman: Welcome to another edition of the number one show in the WWE, Paul Heyman's Smackdown. Once again, I have outdone myself with the show that we are about to see tonight. First off, Rey Misterio Jr will face Nunzio in a match between two of the top cruiserweights in the world with the winner going one on one with Tajiri for the WWE Cruiserweight Title at the Royal Rumble.

Heyman pauses to soak in the cheers from the crowd.

Heyman: The second one concerns my good friend, Hardcore Holly. You know, Holly, I know Hardcore and you are not hardcore. Brock Lesnar would eat you for dinner and you do realise that me not giving you a title shot at the World Wrestling Entertainment Championship currently held by Brock Lesnar is for your own protection. The last thing you need is your neck being broken for another year due to the most dangerous man on the planet, Brock Lesnar. However, I am willing to give you a chance at a chance at the WWE Championship. If you, Hardcore Holly, can defeat Rhyno tonight on Smackdown, then at the Royal Rumble, you will get a title shot against Brock Lesnar and the championship belt that he holds.

Heyman stops to soak in the reaction before going onto his next reaction.

Heyman: The next announcement concerns Los Guerreros. Now as I understand, you have been having a bit of a problem getting along. Now I don't like seeing family disputes so tonight I am going to give you councilling, Paul Heyman style, by giving you a match against the World Wrestling Entertainment Tag Team Champions the Basham Brothers. Since you have lost to the Basham Brothers a lot recently, this match will be non-title and if you win tonight, then next week on Smackdown, you will be getting a shot at the Basham Brothers and this time the belts are on the line. My final item concerns Chris Benoit. Benoit, you will never get another chance at Brock Lesnar as far as I am concerned. Tonight you will team with John Cena to take on the World's Greatest Tag Team and the WWE United States Champion the Big Show. I may consider waving that no title shots stipulation against you if you and Cena win but this goes for Cena as well. If your team loses, John Cena gets barred from receiving any WWE World Title shots against Brock Lesnar. With that out of the way, enjoy the show.

Segment Rating: 84

Nunzio vs Rey Misterio Jr for a title shot at the Royal Rumble

Tajiri watched both these men, scouting his possible competition. Rey kept Nunzio off balance with his usual high flying tactics but Nunzio used his smarts to cause Rey to collide shoulder first into the ringpost. Nunzio started picking apart the shoulder, with his submission wrestling experience. Sicilian Armbar works over Rey's arm for close to a minute but Rey-Rey made it to the ropes. Nunzio goes for the Sicilian Slice but Rey ducks down and Nunzio hit the canvas. Rey dropkicked Nunzio into the ropes, 6-1-9, West Coast Pop, and the legs are hooked to score the pin. Rey Misterio Jr will face Tajiri at the Royal Rumble for the Cruiserweight Title.

Winner: Rey Misterio Jr(w/the West Coast Pop)

Overall Rating: 64

Crowd Reaction: 70

Match Quality: 75

Hardcore Holly is standing backstage.

Holly: It seems like Brock Lesnar is hiding behind Paul Heyman once again. Lesnar, you don't seem so tough once I have the upper hand. Your neck will be broken like you have broken mine and you will be put down. I am coming after you, to get a piece of you, and it will be your championship belt. Lesnar, you don't scare me. I don't know the meaning of the word fear as for Rhyno, you are just a roadblock on my way to breaking the neck of Lesnar. How do you like me now, Lesnar? The belt is coming to me, because I am after you and your championship belt.

Segment Rating: 58

Eddie is walking up to Chavo Guerrero Jr who is preparing backstage.

Eddie: Chavito, I need to now one thing. We have been having all kinds of miscommunication and I need to know if you have my back, man. I mean we are up against the Basham Brothers and if we win, homes, we get a shot at the Tag Team Championship. I want to know where you stand.

Chavo: Eddie, we have had problems but it is all blown over. I realise that the Basham Brothers are a tough team. Let's just forget about the last couple of weeks and show the Bashams why Los Guerreros is the greatest team in the WWE today. We need this victory bad and I am not going to cause any problems, if you don't start anything.

Eddie: Chavo, glad to see it is all worked out. We are going lie, cheat and steal and after tonight move onto next week and regain the things that we never should have lost. The Tag Team Titles.

Segment Rating: 76

Jamie Noble(w/Nidia) vs A-Train

Nidia is still blind this week and this match is, to borrow the words of Jim Ross, bowling shoe ugly. Noble pounds away on the Train but A-Train no sells everything and levels him with a clothesline. A-Train batters Noble with his hosstacular offense and Avalanche in the corner. Derailer is avoided and Noble pounds away at A-Train and bounces off the ropes, but gets tripped on accident by Nidia's cane. Noble turns around, confused and A-Train nearly knocks his head off with a pump kick. Derailer and A-Train scores the pin.

Winner: A-Train(w/the Derailer)

Segment Rating: 49

Crowd Reaction: 45

Match Quality: 66

Paul Heyman is walking around backstage with some talent chatting in the background(Scotty 2 Hotty, Orlando Jordan, Shannon Moore, Funaki, Johnny Stamboli, Chuck Palumbo, and Ultimo Dragon to be exact) when Brock Lesnar comes up to Heyman.

Heyman: Brock, my good man. What brings you to these parts?

Lesnar: Let me tell you something Paul. I was disappointed. Disappointed that I wasn't scheduled to wrestle tonight. So I decided to come here and get a sacrifical lamb er I mean an opponent for tonight so I can have a match.

Heyman: Indeed, give me a couple of minutes and I will find you someone to wrestle.

Heyman walks over to the group of chatting mid card talent.

Heyman: Greetings. I need a volunteer for a suicide mission. Apparently our champion is bored and he wants to destroy someone. I trust one of you fine gentlemen will be up to the task.

The mid card talent slowly backs off with Palumbo and Stamboli shoving Scotty 2 Hotty right in front of Paul Heyman.

Heyman: Scotty 2 Hotty, how nice of you to volunteer for this task. Get right out to the ring after the commercial break. It wouldn't be nice to deprieve the champion of his fresh meat.

Segment Rating: 88

Non-Title Match:

Scotty 2 Hotty vs Brock Lesnar

Scotty 2 Hotty looks fearful as Brock Lesnar attacks him before the bell. Lesnar runs over Scotty with a pair of clotheslines and dumps him into the corner with a snake eyes. Lesnar bounces Scotty off the canvas with a running powerslam. Lesnar grips Scotty in a waistlock and overhead belly to belly suplex nearly dropping Scotty on his head. Stomps fired off the chest and Lesnar throws Scotty in before muscling him down with a spinebuster. Lesnar chokes Scotty and throws him into the corner. Lesnar charges in but Scotty somehow drops down and elbow hits the corner. Scotty bounces off the ropes and face plant. Scotty goes for the Worm but Lesnar kips up and clotheslines Scotty on the third hop. Lesnar picks up Scotty on his shoulders and plants him with the F-5. Lesnar pulls up the limp form of Scotty 2 Hotty and does it again. Lesnar pulls up Scotty and a third F-5. Lesnar covers Scotty with a foot on the chest to score the pin.

Winner: Brock Lesnar(w/Three F-5s)

Segment Rating: 68

Crowd Reaction: 78

Match Quality: 72

Non-Title Match:

The Basham Brothers(Doug and Danny)(w/Shaniqua) vs Los Guerreros(Chavo and Eddie)

Eddie and Chavo kept the Bashams off balance with their high flying tactics but Shaniqua pulled the top rope down on Chavo and it gave the Basham Brothers the advantage. The Bashams pounded away on poor Chavo and a series of brutal double team moves with Eddie not helping much running in and distracting the referee, allowing the Bashams more double teaming behind his back. Double Spinebuster on Chavo and Ball and Gag put Chavo down for a very nearfall. Chavo fights back and hot tag to Eddie. Eddie pretty much takes the Bashams by himself until Shaniqua interferes. Eddie takes her out with a brain buster and the Bashams set up Eddie but Doug accidentally collides with Danny and Eddie grabs Doug in a waistlock, pushes him into the rings, knocking Chavo off the apron in the process, and rolling Doug up into a cradle to score the pin. After the match, Chavo laid on the floor, clutching his back as Eddie celebrated for a few minutes before realising that Chavo is down. Eddie attempted to help Chavo up but Chavo angrily shoved him off and walked to the back.

Winners: Los Guerreros(rolling cradle)

Segment Rating: 66

Crowd Reaction: 75

Match Quality: 75

Some very familar music plays and the crowd gives an ear splitting pop as Kurt Angle makes his way out to the ring. Kurt enters the ring, pleased by the cheers from the fans. Kurt Angle has been out, resting up since last November and it is good to see Kurt Angle back in action. Kurt grabs the microphone.

Angle: Thank you for that warm welcome. I am pleased to say that I am back full time in WWE. I have been away from the sport I love because of a lingering neck injury and it is sad to say that I may not have too many more matches left in me but before I hang up the boots, I have two more goals to accomplish. The first of these may be achieved in a few weeks. The Royal Rumble is coming up. Thirty of the best superstars from both Raw and Smackdown. I have thrown my name in the hat and I make a vow to all my fans, to my countrymen, and all the troops serving overseas that I will walk out the winner of the Royal Rumble Match.

Angle pauses to soak in the cheers from the crowd.

Angle: This is only part one of a two part process. Winning the Rumble is not enough you see but it will help me accomplish my second goal. Anyone with any sanity should have this goal with them. My second goal is very straight forward and is a bit simpler then beating twenty nine other guys but it will still be a long and winding road before I get there. This has to do with Wrestlemania. Last year at Wrestlemania I walked in the WWE World Champion and while that was nice, I did not walk out with the championship belt. I am hoping that this year at Wrestlemania, after I win the Royal Rumble, I am going in Wrestlemania as the challenger and walking out of Wrestlemania with the championship. That my friends, is true. My last few months as a wrestler may be upon us, but I vow on my honor to make it the best few months in my entire career. It's true, it's so damn true.

Kurt Angle drops the microphone as the crowd gives him his props. Kurt Angle has made his intentions known to win the Royal Rumble Match and follow that up by capturing the gold at Wrestlemania. That may be better said than done, but if anyone has the determination to do it, it's Kurt Angle.

Segment Rating: 100

The World's Greatest Tag Team and the Big Show vs Chris Benoit and John Cena

Benoit and Shelton Benjamin had some good wrestling sequences at the end with Shelton pulling out a locomotion Northern Lights Suplex for a nearfall. Chops are traded and Benoit is taken down by the Big Show from behind. Show enters the ring and pounds away on Benoit, battering him with a headbutt, a big boot, and a side slam. Show chokes Benoit and tags in Haas. The World's Greatest Tag Team batter Benoit with double teaming moves. A German Suplex by Haas combined with a spin kick from Benjamin would have gotten the pin had Hass not made the save. Benoit took out WGTT with a double clothesline and falls into the tag from Cena. Cena is a house of fire and crotches the Big Show as he attempts to interfere. Cena delivers the Throwback on Shelton taking him out and back drop and five knuckle shuffle on Haas before bringing him up and lifting him onto his shoulders. F-U delivered and Benoit holds back the Show, chopping away him. Cena scored the pin on Haas.

The Big Show broke through Benoit, clotheslining him down and grabs Cena by the throat before planting him into the canvas with the Choke Slam. Show grabs Benoit by the throat and goes for the Choke Slam but Benoit counters with the Crippler Crossface. Show taps out and Benoit stands up, making the belt motion around his waist.

Winners: John Cena and Chris Benoit(w/the F-U)

Segment Rating: 66

Crowd Reaction: 77

Match Quality: 68

Rhyno vs Hardcore Holly

Yes this is your main event and due to a last minute decision by Paul Heyman, this match is now under Hardcore Rules. Hardcore Holly batters Rhyno as he enters the ring but Rhyno comes back with punches. Rhyno powerslams Holly and pulls a kendo stick from underneath the ring, working over the ribs of Hardcore Holly with it. Rhyno delivers a spinebuster slam and more rib work before Rhyno goes to the outside. Cookie Sheet shot to the head and Fire Extiguisher brought into the mix but Hardcore Holly stole it from him and sprayed it into his face. Hardcore brings a chair into the ring and pair of shots to Holly but Brock Lesnar enters the ring and wipes out Hardcore. F-5 delivered to Holly and Rhyno decides to set up Holly in the corner. Rhyno charges for the Gore but Hardcore moves and Rhyno hits headfirst into the chair knocking himself out. Hardcore hits the Alabama Slam and a sloppy version of the F-5 before locking on the Full Nelson to Rhyno. The referee stops the match as Rhyno is knocked out. Brock goes to the ring but thinks better of it when Hardcore Holly has a chair. Smackdown fades to black with Hardcore Holly staring down Brock Lesnar from the ring.

Winner: Hardcore Holly(by knockout)

Segment Rating: 63

Crowd Reaction: 71

Match Quality: 69

Overall Show Rating: 68

Edited January 1, 2006 by MattHarms

[MattHarms]

Velocity 1/3/04: Three more wrestlers joined Kurt Angle as representives of Smackdown in the 2004 WWE Royal Rumble. Bradshaw defeated Chuck Palumbo, Matt Morgan destroyed Orlando Jordan, and Sean O' Haire made quick work of the Cat, all to qualify for the Rumble in three weeks time. Also all three members of Kyo Dai won a six man tag team match against Paul London, Funaki, and Ultimo Dragon. Finally, Paul Heyman said that he was giving John Cena and Chris Benoit chances to qualify for the Royal Rumble and they will happen this week on Smackdown. If John Cena can beat The Big Show and Chris Benoit can beat all three members of the FBI at the same time in a handicap match, then Heyman will enter both Cena and Benoit in the Rumble. However, this is an all or nothing proposal. If one doesn't win, then neither enter the Rumble.

Heat 1/4/04: Heat opened up with an announcement involving the first three announced participents on Raw for the Royal Rumble. They are Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, and Rob Van Dam. Matt Hardy defeated the Hurricane in a Royal Rumble qualifier to join the above three in the Royal Rumble Match. Randy Orton ran a promo, declaring Mick Foley to be a coward and himself to be the true hardcore legend. Val Venis and Lance Storm defeated Garrison Cade and Mark Jindrak, to pick up a shot at the World Tag Team Titles the following night on Raw. In other matches: Tommy Dreamer pinned Steven Richards and Rico triumpthed over Spike Dudley.

WWE Monday Night Raw 1/5/04:

The theme from Evolution plays and we are going to kick off Raw with a very familar sight. Triple H starting up Raw with an interview. Triple H has the other members of Evolution with him and he goes to the ring, grabbing a microphone.

Triple H: Last Monday, I proved once again why I am the only one worthy of this belt. Shawn Michaels gave me a tough battle but it wasn't tough enough as I came up on top. It almost saddens me to see all these fools lining up to get beat by the Game week after week. Let's face it, it's a forgone conclusion everytime you face off against Triple H. I have defeated everyone that this company had put up against me in a one on one match. I beat Shawn Michaels. I beat Rob Van Dam. I beat Chris Jericho. I beat Booker T at Wrestlemania. I beat Kane. I beat Kevin Nash, Scott Steiner, The Rock, Mick Foley, the list goes on and on. You would think that the fools would stop lining up because I am going to keep proving why I am the Game and I am...

"KEE-RASH"

That is the music of the Sheriff of Raw as Stone Cold Steve Austin. Austin comes to the ring on an ATV and circles the ring a few times. Triple H seems disgusted that the Rattlesnake interrupted his interview time. Austin gets into the ring and stares down Triple H before getting on a microphone.

Austin: Defeated everyone did you say, Triple H? Shot down everyone who took a shot at your title. Yeah, Triple H, I can see you staring down me from that large nose of yours but son, I have a very good reason for being out here. You see, old Stone Cold was sitting in the back enjoying a beer. Then I drank another beer. Then a third beer and finally it was time for Monday Night Raw and I see something that I get sick of seeing. Lookatcha Triple H. It is the same tripe every god damn week. Yes you have defeated a lot of tough wrestlers but there is one man that you haven't struck down in a one on one singles match and guess what, his suspension is lifted next week and he wants to stomp a mudhole in your ass and walk it dry.

The crowd chants "Goldberg, Goldberg, Goldberg."

Austin: See the fans know who it is. That man is Bill Goldberg. You lost the belt to him at Unforgiven. You dropped yet another rematch to him at the Survivor Series and it seems to me, that the only reason you defeated Goldberg at Armageddon is because Kane knocked him out. So quit staring at me with those beady little eyes, go to the back, and start preparing. Next week you will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Bill Goldberg by the decree of the sheriff of Raw and that's the bottom line because Stone Cold Said So.

The glass shatters and Austin leaves the ring, leaving Triple H looking like a fish out of water. Ric Flair tries to reassure him by, "you can beat Goldberg, champ. Don't worry." Austin had a point. The only reason that Triple H beat Goldberg at Armageddon is because the other wrestler in that Triple Threat Match, Kane, knocked Goldberg out with his finishing move.

Segment Rating: 93

Rene Dupree vs Booker T

Dupree controls a good portion of this match but he gives up a potential pin on Booker T when he does the French Tickler instead of going for the cover. Dupree goes for the French Riveria but Booker T slides down. Gutshot, Axe Kick, That's all she wrote, sucka. Booker T is in the Royal Rumble.

Winner: Booker T(w/the Axe Kick)

Segment Rating: 75

Crowd Reaction: 76

Match Quality: 75

During the break, another public service announcement paid by the friends of Randy Orton was played, calling Mick Foley a coward and Randy Orton the real Hardcore Legend.

The theme from Evolution plays and Randy Orton comes out. Orton has a smug look on his face and the Interconinental Title Belt over his shoulder. Orton goes for the microphone.

Orton: I continue to prove that I am a fighting Intercontinental Champion by defending against an opponent sight unseen. Yes, I have agreed to let Sheriff Stone Cold pick a special mystery opponent. I mean what's the worst he could do. Stevie Richards? Tommy Dreamer? Garrison Cade? As for my good friend Mick Foley, Mick I know you are sitting at home, sucking your thumb, and hoping that I don't come to your house to kill your legend once and for all so I am extending an open invitation to you. There is a contract with an Intercontinental Title Shot on it between you and me. All I need you to do is sign it and then we can do this in the ring. Hell, Mick it can even be any kind of match you want once it happens. Unless of course you are nothing but a coward. So bring out that special mystery opponent so I can move onto another successful Intercontinental Title defense.

Y2J countdown comes up and Chris Jericho comes out, he is the mystery opponent for Randy Orton.

Segment Rating: 78

WWE Intercontinental Title Match:

Chris Jericho vs Randy Orton©

Pretty good technical wrestling match with Orton and Jericho trading holds throughout the early portion of the match. Orton eventually gained advantage and punished Jericho with his offense. Orton set up Jericho for the RKO but Jericho shoved him off and took him down with a shoulderblock. Jericho delivers a running faceplant and Lionsault but Orton gets in the ropes. Christian comes out to cheer on his friend. Jericho chops away at Orton in the corner and then ten count punches but Orton attempts a roll up out of the corner, pulling the tights and using the ropes but the referee catches him. Orton argues with the referee and Jericho takes him down into the Walls of Jericho. Orton makes it to the ropes and Jericho whips Orton into the ropes and Christian looks prepared to trip but in classic wrestling fashion, Orton reverses and Jericho gets tripped up by Christian. Jericho turns around but Christian is confused. When Jericho turns his attention to Orton, RKO. Orton covers Jericho and scores the pin.

Winner: Randy Orton(w/the RKO)

Segment Rating: 84

Crowd Reaction: 87

Match Quality: 80

Rico(w/Miss Jackie) vs Maven

Standard midcard fare right here. Rico hit a spinning leg lariat but Maven was in the ropes. Rico eventually missed a moonsault and Maven when up top, Missile Dropkick, cover, and three. Maven qualifies for the Royal Rumble.

Winner: Maven(w/the Missile Dropkick)

Segment Rating: 70

Crowd Reaction: 73

Match Quality: 65

Chris Jericho is ranting backstage when Christian comes up to him.

Jericho: What the hell was that Christian? You cost me the Interconinental Title. I had Orton right where I wanted him and you just had to interfere.

Jericho throws his hands up in frustration.

Christian: Yeah, I screwed up but I got us something to make up for it. I was just talking to General Manager Bischoff and I got us a big match at the Royal Rumble. A shot at the World Tag Team Titles.

Jericho: That's all nice, but except for one thing. I am already in the Royal Rumble Match, you dunderhead.

Christian: Just think of it, Chris. You could win the World Tag Team Titles with the greatest tag wrestler of all time, me, and then go onto win the Royal Rumble. It could be the second biggest night in your career, other than the time you became the first ever Undisputed WWE Champion.

Jericho thinks about this and nods as we fade out.

Segment Rating: 88

WWE Women's Title Match:

Trish Stratus vs Molly Holly©

Usual Women Wrestling fare tonight. Trish's attention seemed a little off for some reason tonight and Molly took advantage of this. A Molly Go Round was not enough to take out Trish and Trish came back with a Chick Kick but once she went for a sunset flip, Molly grabbed the ropes and scored the pin to retain the title. Trish seemed rather indifferent to losing a chance at regaining the Woman's Title tonight.

Winner and Still Champion: Molly Holly

Segment Rating: 76

Crowd Reaction: 85

Match Quality: 56

Eric Bischoff is in his office when Theodore Long and Mark Henry.

Bischoff: Mr. Long, Mr. Henry, what can I do for you today.

Long: Mr. Bischoff, you remember that favor you still owe us from the Survivor Series.

Bischoff: Yes I do, Mr. Long. I suppose you are here to cash in on it.

Long: You supposed right, playa. My man Mark Henry wants a chance to hold the Intercontinental Title. Next week, he wants a match against Randy Orton for the Intercontinental Title. You know what I talking about.

Bischoff seems a little hesitent.

Bischoff: Yes I do Theodore. Mark Henry wants a title shot, well that match is made for next week. Randy Orton vs Mark Henry next week for the Intercontinetal Title, it's on.

Theodore Long and Mark Henry leave looking pretty satisfied.

Bischoff: Evolution isn't going to like this.

World Tag Team Title Match:

Lance Storm and Val Venis vs Batista and Ric Flair©

Storm and Venis held the advantage when Flair was in the match but when Batista was in, they could see there chance at a title victory slipping. They managed to put Flair down with a Hart Attack type move but Batista took out Lance Storm with a lariat to the back of the head and did the same to Val Venis with the Batista Bomb. Ric Flair pulls himself up and Figure Four Leglock applied on Val Venis. Val Venis is out like a light from the Batista Bomb and the referee counts the pin, awarding the match to Evolution.

Winners and Still Champions: Ric Flair and Batista

Segment Approval Rating: 77

Crowd Reaction: 78

Match Quality: 76

Kane vs Shawn Michaels

Main even time and Kane works over Michaels with his big man offense. A bone rattling sidewalk slam nearly ends the match but Shawn Michaels managed to get out. Kane went up top but his Super Clothesline missed. Kane sat up at the same moment as Shawn Michaels kipped up. Punches are traded and Shawn Michaels gained the advantage. Michaels managed to get Kane up for a suplex, wrenching his back on the way. Shawn goes for the Sweet Chin Music but Kane catches the foot and lariats Shawn Michaels down. Kane lifts up Michaels in a choke lift and shakes the life out of him. Kane delivers the Choke Slam on Shawn Michaels but does not go for the cover. He instead grabs a chair and brutalizes Shawn Michaels with it for the disqualification. The referee attempts to stop Kane but Kane dents the chair over the head of the referee. Kane turns around and Shawn Michaels manages to knock Kane down with the Sweet Chin Music. Michaels leaves the ring before Kane can get up and gain an advantage. Raw fades out with Kane sitting up in the ring and looking rather ticked off.

Winner by Disqualification: Shawn Michaels

Segment Rating: 83

Crowd Reaction: 88

Match Quality: 73

Overall: 80

[MattHarms]

WWE Smackdown 1/8/04

Royal Rumble Qualifier:

Shannon Moore vs Charlie Haas(w/Shelton Benjamin)

We kick off Smackdown with another wrestler being entered into the Royal Rumble. Shannon Moore got dazzled by the Technical Wrestling ability of Haas and never could get much offense going. A T-Bone Suplex followed by the Haas of Pain spelled the end for Shannon Moore. As a result, Charlie Haas is entered into the 2004 Royal Rumble Match.

Winner: Charlie Haas(w/the Haas of Pain)

Segment Rating: 68

Crowd Reaction: 61

Match Quality: 76

Royal Rumble Qualifier:

Jamie Noble(w/Nidia) vs Shelton Benjamin(w/Charlie Haas)

Noble kept up pretty well with Benjamin in this Royal Rumble Qualifier match. Noble delivered a brutal Tiger Driver but was unable to keep Benjamin down for the three. Noble whipped Benjamin off the ropes but Shelton reversed and Nidia accidentally tripped Noble again, due to the blindness. Noble caught a kick from Benjamin but Benjamin snapped up and took Shelton down with a spinning heel kick. Benjamin lifted up Noble and hooked him before taking him down with a modified Exploder Suplex to score the pin and advance forward in the Royal Rumble Match.

Winner: Shelton Benjamin(w/the Exploder Suplex)

Segment Rating: 64

Crowd Reaction: 47

Match Quality: 82

Josh Matthews is standing backstage with Brock Lesnar.

Matthews: I am with the WWE Champion, Brock Lesnar. Brock...

Lesnar: Excuse me, Josh, but that is Mr. Lesnar to you.

Matthews: Sorry, Mr. Lesnar, you will defend your WWE Championship in two and a half weeks at the Royal Rumble against Hardcore Holly. What are your thoughts going into this title match?

Lesnar: What are my thoughts? My thoughts are only about victory. Hardcore Holly came back after I injured him last time and if wants to get injured again, fine by me. I have fought tougher than Hardcore Holly before. Hardcore doesn't know what he is getting into when he faces Brock Lesnar come the Royal Rumble. He may break his neck again, in fact, we might even not wait until the Royal Rumble to get it on. Hardcore Holly could have a little accident, if you know what I mean, when he faces my good friend, A-Train. That is all I am saying on the subject.

Lesnar walks off as we fade out.

Segment Rating: 83

Sakoda vs Rey Misterio Jr

Rey will face Tajiri for the WWE Cruiserweight Title at the Royal Rumble and we understand, Tajiri sent Sakoda in to soften up Rey before the Rumble. Sakoda did a number on Rey, nearly finishing him off with a brain buster type move but when Sakoda went for a power bomb, Rey countered with a rana followed up by the 6-1-9 and West Coast Pop to score the pin. Tajiri stared down Rey from the ramp but when Rey invited him into the ring, Tajiri walked off.

Winner: Rey Misterio Jr(w/the West Coast Pop)

Segment Rating: 68

Crowd Reaction: 53

Match Quality: 83

The FBI(Chuck Palumbo, Johnny Stamboli, and Nunzio) vs Chris Benoit

The FBI triple teamed Chris Benoit throughout this match but Benoit fought them off with chops, taking both Nunzio and Stamboli to the outside so he can work over Palumbo long enough to put on the Crippler Crossface. Palumbo taps out and Benoit thinks he has the victory but however...

Paul Heyman comes out with a smirk on his face.

Heyman: I think there has been a bit of a miscommunication on the rules of this match. This handicap match is not one fall to a finish, Chris Benoit. You have to beat all three members of the FBI to win, so it is an elimination handicap match.

Stamboli and Nunzio attack Benoit and beat him down. Kiss of Death puts Benoit down for a nearfall. Nunzio holds Benoit and Stamboli attempts to hit him with a leg lariat but Nunzio accidentally gets hit and Benoit grabs Stamboli and Rolling Germans into the Crippler Crossface to elimination Stamboli. Nunzio catches Benoit with the Sicilian Slice as he gets up and stomps away at him. Nunzio locks Bneoit in the Fujiwara Armbar but Benoit managed to power and chop his way out of the hold. Nunzio goes up top but Benoit slams him off the top rope. Nunzio goes for a punch but Benoit catches the arm and takes down Nunzio in the Crippler Crossface which causes Nunzio to tap out, giving Benoit the win.

Winner: Chris Benoit(w/the Crippler Crossface)

Segment Rating: 73

Crowd Reaction: 66

Match Quality: 81

A-Train and Hardcore Holly are already in the ring for the next match but they are interrupted by Paul Heyman.

Heyman: Gentlemen, it seems like a match between two tough guys such as yourself needs a special guest referee to keep law and order. This referee should be able to keep two tough guys like you in line. Paul Heyman is proud to introduce the Special Guest Referee for this next match, the WWE Champion, Brock Lesnar.

Brock Lesnar comes out to the ring to boos. Lesnar enters the ring, he is likely not to call the match down the middle if Hardcore Holly is involved. The bell rings and this match is underway.

Segment Rating: 87

Special Guest Referee: Brock Lesnar:

A-Train vs Hardcore Holly

Hardcore Holly fought extra hard against A-Train and Lesnar took his time getting down on a count on a couple of occasions. Hardcore Holly locked the Full Nelson on the A-Train and Lesnar put A-Train's foot over the rope and forced Hardcore to break the hold. Hardcore snapped and took a swing at Lesnar but Lesnar ducked and put Holly on his shoulders to deliver the F-5, planting Hardcore facefirst. A-Train splashed Hardcore Holly and Lesnar delivered the quickest count on record, giving A-Train the win.

A-Train and Lesnar celebrated but Hardcore Holly was not done. He has a chair and shot to the back of A-Train taking him out. Hardcore Holly dents the chair over the head of Lesnar and sets him up for a possible piledriver on the chair, attempting to break the neck of Lesnar but sercurity comes out to pull Hardcore Holly away and escort him from the building.

Winner: A-Train(thanks to help from a biased referee in Brock Lesnar)

Segment Rating: 70

Crowd Reaction: 66

Match Quality: 75

Royal Rumble Qualifier:

Rikishi vs Rhyno

Rhyno used speed against Rikishi and even dropkicked the big Samoan at one point but Rikishi fought back against Rhyno, squashing him with a huge Samoa Drop. Rikishi prepared to back that ass up into the chest of Rhyno but Rhyno stood in a corner where he exposed a turnbuckle earlier in the match. Rikishi ran at Rhyno but Rhyno drops down and Rikishi hits backfirst into the exposed steel. Rhyno Gores Rikishi straight to the canvas and scores the pin, qualifying for the Royal Rumble.

Winner: Rhyno(w/the Gore)

Segment Rating: 72

Crowd Reaction: 74

Match Quality: 70

WWE Tag Team Title Match:

Los Guerreros vs the Basham Brothers(w/Shaniqua)©

Early in the match, Chavo tweaked his knee on the floor and had to be helped out for medical attention. The Basham Brothers double teamed Eddie for the majority of the match but somehow, Eddie managed to fight both them off, crotching Danny Basham and then taking out Doug with the three amigos before going up top and Frog Splashing him. Eddie is about to win the tag belts on his own but Danny bashes him in the face with the tag team title belt right in the full view of the referee, for the disqualification. Danny tucks the belt under his elbow and drops it down onto the face of Eddie Guerrero. Doug gets up to join his brother and the Bashams whip Eddie into the ropes before taking him down with a double Bossman Slam. Eddie is laid out, the Basham Brothers are still champions.

Winners by Disqualification: Los Guerreros

Segment Rating: 76

Crowd Reaction: 72

Match Quality: 81

Non-Title Match:

The Big Show vs John Cena

Show took it to Cena throughout this match, beating him down to the canvas. Show worked over the ribs of Cena and put him in a bearhug but Cena somehow fought out. Cena jabbed away at the Big Show and leaped at him with a running forearm but the Big Show remained on his face. Cena went for the F-U but he couldn't get the Big Show up so Show clubbed his back before taking him down with a foot to the face. Show goes to the top rope and goes for an elbow but Cena moves out of the way. Cena kicks the Big Show in the face and Five Knuckle Shuffle but he couldn't keep the Big Show down. Cena leaps off the top rope right into the hand of the Big Show. Show lifts him up for the Choke Slam but Cena punts the Big Show below the belt and Cena falls on top of the Big Show to score the pin, with the Big Show's hand still on Cena's throat. Show pulls himself up and lifts up Cena before planting him with a Choke Slam. Cena is laid out but he won the match, with a bit of a fluke but he won the match by going after the weakest point of a giant. Show stands over Cena. Cena and Benoit have qualified for the Royal Rumble.

Winner: John Cena(w/a punt below the belt)

Segment Rating: 76

Crowd Reaction: 82

Match Quality: 63

Overall Show Rating: 72

WWE Velocity 1/10/04: The Big Show was confirmed to enter the Royal Rumble Match. Also Paul London beat Akio and Ultimo Dragon defeated Chris Kanyon to qualify for the Royal Rumble Match. In the main event, Bradshaw defeated Ernest Miller in a quick squash with the Clothesline from Hell.

[MattHarms]

WWE Heat 1/11/04:: It was announced that Kane will be entering the Royal Rumble Match in two weeks. Matt Hardy scored a win over Mark Jindrak, continuing his winning streak over the lower end talent on Heat. In Royal Rumble Qualifying Action, Steven Richards pinned Garrison Cade, Spike Dudley pinned Rob Conway, and Mark Henry pinned John Heidenreich. Plus more promos aired from Randy Orton, calling Mick Foley a coward and declaring Randy Orton the true Hardcore Legend.

WWE Monday Night Raw 1/12/04:

Miss Jackie and Rico vs Victoria and Steven Richards

Your usual mixed tag team fare to kick things off on Raw but Kane shows up to disrupt things. Choke Slam to Rico. Choke Slam to Steven Richards. Choke Slam to Victoria. Miss Jackie manages to run away before she can get Choke Slammed to hell.

Winner: No-Contest due to Kane being a monster

Segment Rating: 66

Crowd Reaction: 69

Match Quality: 61

Kane gets on the microphone.

Kane: It appears as of late that people have not feared me enough. I am Kane and I am a monster, so you will fear me. Last week, Shawn Michaels tried to put me down, but I am not easily disposed of. These four found out the hard way that Kane can strike at anytime, any place. It could be Raw, it could be on Smackdown, so all the people over there should watch for me. The Royal Rumble is only two weeks away and I shall relish destroying twenty nine other men, some from Raw, some from Smackdown, but all will be the same. Victims of the new and improved, taking no prisoners, Kane. This goes out as a warning to anyone in the back. Fear me, or you will suffer. Now after that, is there anyone in the back who has to the courage to take me on.

"STAND BACK, THERE'S A HURRICANE COMING THROUGH"

The Hurricane comes out and this kid has more guts than he has brains. The Hurricane has a microphone.

Hurricane: Citizen Kane, your evil has been unchecked for long enough. It is time that justice will be served, so people can wrestle in this company without fear. I can and will stop your evil, tonight. Let's go to the ring and find out who the better man is.

Kane: You fool, I will rip you limb from limb and feast on your flesh. You have yourself a match and it will be the end of you. You will be made an example out of why you should fear me.

Kane drops the microphone. The Hurricane will face Kane later tonight on Raw.

Segment Rating: 80

Eric Bischoff is on his cell phone when the Dudley Boys come backstage.

Bubba: Bischoff, we have been gone a week and what happened. You gave Jericho and Christian a shot at the Tag Belts at the Royal Rumble. We wanted that title shot so we could get revenge on Evolution.

Bischoff: You know what, Christian and Jericho earned that title shot, but you guys, people are sick of you two wrestling for the Tag Belts every single pay per view. It is time for a change, a time for fresh challengers, and you Dudleys are not it. However, since I am a fair man, I will give you a chance to earn a shot at the Tag Belts should you beat Christian and Chris Jericho tonight in a tag team match, then you will get a shot at Evolution at the Royal Rumble.

D-Von: We agree, Bischoff. We will take those pretty boy Canadian Punks and put them through a table.

Bischoff: Hang on, you didn't here the other part of the stipulation. If you two lose tonight against Christian and Chris Jericho, you can never team again on Raw. Testify to that D-Von, Bubba.

Bubba: That's fine Bischoff, we don't plan on losing.

The Dudley Boys walk out of the office as we fade out.

Segment Rating: 79

Royal Rumble Qualifier

Lance Storm vs Test

Storm used his technical wrestling skills to keep a step ahead of Test but once he went up top for a springboard dropkick, Test ducked and Storm crashed onto the canvas. Test rushed forward and knocked Lance Storm out with the Big Boot. Test covered to score the pin and qualify for the Royal Rumble match.

Winner: Test(w/the Big Boot)

Segment Rating: 76

Crowd Reaction: 71

Match Quality: 82

Another Randy Orton promo, downgrading Mick Foley is shown.

Royal Rumble Qualifier:

Scott Steiner vs Val Venis

Steiner doesn't have as much spring in his step as he used to and Val Venis took advantage of that by staying one step ahead of Steiner. Steiner caught Val with a Belly to Belly Suplex but Val Venis managed to kick out. Steiner pounds away at Val but Val reverses a whip and Spinebuster on Steiner. Val Venis goes up top but Money Shot hits the knees. A couple of covers and Steiner could not get the pin so Big Poppa Pump snaps and beats on the referee, for the Disqualification, giving the win to Val Venis. Steiner puts the Steiner Recliner on Val Venis until the referee squad pulls him off. Sheriff Austin makes his way down to the ring.

Austin: Lookatcha Steiner. You attacked a referee for no good reason. Stone Cold may have did that back in his day but you could have still won the match. The referee wasn't a biased son of a bitch like, a special guest referee in Vince McMahon. So what did you do that for. That wasn't on the up and up, Poppa Pump. You have a temper, even worse than Stone Cold's back in the day. So to give you some time to cool off, some time to relax, Steiner because you are a liability to this company with your random psychotic fits, we don't need a lawsuit, son. You are suspended for Thirty Days.

Scott Steiner snaps and attempts to go after Austin but sercurity comes out to escort Scott Steiner out of the building.

Winner by Disqualification: Val Venis

Segment Rating: 80

Crowd Reaction: 80

Match Quality: 81

Randy Orton is standing by backstage, with his Intercontinental Title Belt over his shoulder.

Orton: Mick Foley, you still haven't answered my challenge. People may think you are a coward, that you can't wrestle anymore, or maybe you are just afraid of the Legend Killer. Mick, let's face it. You have fallen on barbed wire, thumbtacks, glass, and have been thrown off of the Hell in a Cell, so what can I do to you other than utterly and ruthlessly humilate you in the center of the ring. I am going to put my Intercontinental Title on the line, I am even going to let you pick the kind of the match, and when it's going to take place. All you need to do, Mick, is step forward and sign the contract. I am on my knees, begging you, pleading with you. I mean, better for your legacy to be the guy who got pinned in the center of the ring by Randy Orton with the Intercontinental Title on the line, then the guy who ran away from Randy Orton like a coward and was never seen again. The contract is on the table Mick, all you have to do is sign your name, if you can still remember how, which I'm not sure after all the shots you have taken to the head, and my lawyers will handle the rest. See you soon, Mick, if you have the guts.

Segment Rating: 76

World Heavyweight Title Match:

Bill Goldberg vs Triple H©

That was the best match out of the all of there matches as these two just beat the holy hell out of each other. Goldberg delivered the spear but Triple H fell to the floor before Goldberg could set him up for the Jackhammer. Goldberg slid to the floor and took out Triple H with the standing sidekick to the head, the same move that ended the career of Bret Hart. Nearfall in the ring off of that. Goldberg got crotched on the ringpost and Triple H pounded Goldberg, but couldn't get the Pedigree. Gorilla Press into a Powerslam by Goldberg. Spear. Goldberg gives the signal and hoists up Triple H. Jackhammer and Batista enters the ring behind Goldberg and LARIAT TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! Disqualification win for Goldberg. He wins the match but not the championship.

Batista and Triple H stomp Goldberg but the crowd is cheering for something. Shawn Michaels rushes out with a chair and chases the Game and Batista away from Goldberg.

Winner by Disqualification: Bill Goldberg

Segment Rating: 88

Crowd Reaction: 90

Match Quality: 84

Sheriff Austin rides out on his ATV and has the microphone.

Austin: You think you are funny, Triple H. Huh, you think you are clever, sending Batista in like that and costing Goldberg the championship. I am still going to make my scheduled match at the Royal Rumble. Goldberg, I know you got screwed and you will get a spot in the Royal Rumble, because Stone Cold Said so. Now Triple H, your last two title matches, you barely retained the title, on a fluke. The Royal Rumble will have your World Heavyweight Championship on the line. That is only half of it. You will defend against the man who should have won the belt two weeks ago, Shawn Michaels and that is not the only thing. This match will be a Street Fight and if Stone Cold catches any members of Evolution at ringside, he will adminster justice as only Stone Cold can.

The crowd cheers for this as Triple H sputters and complains. The sheriff has spoken. It will be the World Heavyweight Title on the line between Triple H and Shawn Michaels at the Royal Rumble and it will be a Street Fight. In other news, Goldberg has been given a spot in the Royal Rumble Match.

Segment Rating: 91

The Hurricane vs Kane

The Hurricane tried, he gave it his all but Kane kept fighting the Hurricane. Kane delivered a brutal Choke Slam and pulled him up, delivering a second Choke Slam. Kane pulled up the Hurricane and placed his limp form on the top rope, Kane climbs up and grips him around the throat. Kane rockets the Hurricane off the top rope with a Super Choke Slam. Kane covers with the foot on the chest to score the pin. Kane grabs a chair and delivers a shot to the head of the Hurricane after pulling him up. Kane scoops up the Hurricane and drives him down onto the chair with the Tombstone Piledriver. Kane leaves the ring as the medics are out to tend to the Hurricane.

Winner: Kane(w/the Super Choke Slam)

Segment Rating: 79

Crowd Reaction: 78

Match Quality: 80

The Dudley Boys vs Chris Jericho and Christian

It was Christian and Chris Jericho's title shot at the Royal Rumble on the line against the Dudley Boys future as a Tag Team. Pretty stiff match, naming all the moves in this one will not do it Justice. Jericho tweaked his knee on the floor, or so it seemed. The Dudley Boys took out Christian with the 3D and D-Von covers Christian as Bubba is ushered out of the ring by the referee. Jericho pulls himself to the top rope and Flying Elbowdrop to the back of the head of D-Von Dudley. Jericho reverses the cover and the referee turns around, to count the pin. The Dudley Boys are no more as a tag team on Raw and Jericho and Christian still have their tag team title shot at the Royal Rumble.

Winner: Chris Jericho and Christian(w/a reversal of covers)

Segment Rating: 89

Crowd Reaction: 86

Match Quality: 92

WWE Intercontinental Title Match:

Mark Henry(w/Theodore Long) vs Rob Van Dam vs Randy Orton(w/Ric Flair)©

RVD and Orton formed an alliance throughout the match, to combat Mark Henry but Mark Henry nearly won the championship after a miscommunication spot and a powerslam on Orton. Theodore Long attempted to interfere against Randy Orton as he had the upper hand on Mark Henry but Ric Flair grabs him by the tie and chops him to death. Rob Van Dam dropkicks Mark Henry from behind into an RKO from Orton. Orton gives the signal to Rob Van Dam to go up top and Rob Van Dam delivers the Five Star Frog Splash to Mark Henry and Orton clotheslnes Van Dam to the floor and covers Mark Henry, scoring the win.

Winner: Randy Orton(after a Five Star Frog Splash from Rob Van Dam to Mark Henry and Orton double crossing RVD)

Segment Rating: 77

Crowd Reaction: 78

Match Quality: 75

Overall Rating: 79

[MattHarms]

WWE Smackdown 1/15/04:

Nunzio vs Billy Kidman(Royal Rumble Qualifier)

High flying action to kick things off on Smackdown. Kidman went for the Shooting Star Press but Nunzio moved out of the way. This allowed Nunzio to go to the outside of the ring and take down Kidman with the Sicilian Slice to score the pin and qualify for the Royal Rumble.

Winner: Nunzio(w/the Sicilian Slice)

Segment Rating: 70

Crowd Reaction: 60

Match Quality: 81

Kyo Dai(Akio, Sakoda, and Tajiri) vs the APA and Rey Misterio Jr

Rey enlisted the help of the APA to take care of Kyo Dai tonight on Smackdown and Faarooq and Bradshaw were more than up to the task. Akio was left alone after Sakoda and Tajiri were taken to the outside of the ring. This allowed the APA to plant him into the canvas with a double power bomb and Rey goes up top, Dropping the Dime to score the victory in this six man tag team match.

Winners: APA and Rey Misterio Jr(dropping the dime on Akio)

Segment Rating: 69

Crowd Reaction: 58

Match Quality: 80

Sean O' Haire is talking to someone off camera. This mystery man tells O' Haire that winning is not nessesary, O' Haire needs to make an impact by beating the daylights out of his opponent and making an example out of him. Total destruction of all competition and then where there is no choices left, O' Haire will be the WWE Champion by default. O' Haire is to start with Hardcore Holly and will go far if he follows the advice of this mystery man.

Segment Rating: 70

Billy Gunn vs A-Train

Smash mouth match here. A-Train used his power to punish Billy Gunn and avalanche, powerslam, and splash but Gunn managed to avoid losing. A-Train goes for the Derailer but Gunn manages to power out. Jabs to A-Train, irish whip, reversed, Train ducks the head and pays for it with the Fame-Asser. Gunn covers and scores the pin to qualify for the Royal Rumble.

Winner: Billy Gunn(w/the Fame-Asser)

Segment Rating: 71

Crowd Reaction: 70

Match Quality: 72

Ernest Miller is in the office of Paul Heyman. The Cat wants to be a star and wants a shot at some big time competition. Heyman tells the Cat to go out to the ring and Heyman will send him his big time competition. Ernest Miller dances out with Heyman having a big grin on his face.

Segment Rating: 88

Non-Title Match:

Ernest Miller vs Brock Lesnar

Ernest Miller goes for a spin kick as Brock enters the ring but Lesnar ducks and pounds away at the Cat. Huge spinebuster. Pair of overhead belly to belly suplexes. Lesnar stomps a mudhole into the Cat and walks him dry. German Suplex into the corner. Onto the shoulders. F-5. Picking up the Cat and another couple of F-5s. Foot on the chest cover and Lesnar scores the win without breaking a sweat.

Winner: Brock Lesnar(w/Multiple F-5s)

Segment Rating: 77

Crowd Reaction: 79

Match Quality: 73

Doug Basham(w/Danny Basham) vs Eddie Guerrero

Chavo Guerrero Jr is missing tonight. The Bashams switched multiple times attempting to confuse Eddie and the referee got knocked down in a flurry so the Bashams double teamed Eddie, taking him out with a Ball and Gag, getting a nearfall. Doug goes for a power bomb but Eddie reverses into a rana. Eddie has Doug and three amigos before going up top and Frog Splash. Eddie hurts his ribs and Danny pulls Doug out of the ring and switches again. Eddie goes for the cover but Danny rolls him up into a small package. Two count before Eddie reverses the cover again and uses the ropes to score the pin. After the match, the Bashams attack Eddie, beating him down to the canvas.

Winner: Eddie Guerrero(w/a small package reversal)

Segment Rating: 77

Crowd Reaction: 76

Match Quality: 78

Paul Heyman punishes John Cena for daring to qualify for the Royal Rumble by sticking him in a handicap match against Matt Morgan and Rhyno later on tonight on Smackdown.

Segment Rating: 91

Hardcore Holly vs Sean O' Haire

O' Haire and Hardcore Holly duked it out tonight on Smackdown and O' Haire really took it to Hardcore Holly, throwing him into the ringpost three times in a row and delivering a sick power bomb on the arena floor before kicking away at Hardcore. O' Haire rolls Hardcore into the ring and grabs him in a chokehold before tossing him into the canvas. More punches and O' Haire goes for the Prophecy but Hardcore counters with a DDT. Hardcore Holly takes O' Haire down with a dropkick and rolls to the floor grabbing a steel chair. Shot over the head of O' Haire, earning a disqualification. Hardcore hits another couple of shots over the back and Brock Lesnar enters the ring and clotheslines the chair into the face of Hardcore Holly. Brock lifts up Hardcore and F-5 on the steel cheer. Brock picks up Hardcore Holly and lifts him up. Huge Power Bomb, wiping Hardcore Holly out. A Brock Lesnar power bomb was the thing that broke Holly's neck before. Lesnar leaves and O' Haire is up. O' Haire pulls up Hardcore Holly and drives him down onto the chair with the Prophecy. Hardcore Holly has been wasted.

Winner by Disqualification: Sean O' Haire

Segment Rating: 75

Crowd Reaction: 69

Match Quality: 82

Matt Morgan and Rhyno vs John Cena

Cena had to stay a step ahead of the two wrestlers to keep on the offense. Rhyno went for the Gore on Cena but Cena moved and Morgan got Gored. Cena delivered a pair of clotheslines on Rhyno and F-U scoring the pin. Cena celebrated the win but the Big Show entered the ring and beat on Cena from behind, choking him to his knees with his massive hands. Cena falls back, clutching his throat as the Big Show stands over him.

Winner: John Cena(w/the F-U)

Segment Rating: 73

Crowd Reaction: 71

Match Quality: 76

Chris Benoit vs Kurt Angle

Chop fest to start with Benoit getting the better of Angle and Benoit putting Angle down with a back elbow smash. Benoit works over the neck of Angle with some forearms and a front facelock but Angle counters with an overhead belly to belly suplex. Angle works the ankle, dropping some elbows to it and draping it over the ropes, sitting down on it. Angle goes for the Ankle Lock but Benoit kicks Angle off. Triple Snap Suplex by Benoit. Up for the Diving Headbutt but Angle runs up the buckles and takes Benoit off with a Pop Up Superplex getting two. Angle with punches and an oklahoma side roll. Angle grips Benoit and Triple German taking Benoit down. Two count. Angle delivers a vertical suplex followed by a pair of gutwrench suplexes and whips Benoit into the ropes. Overhead Belly To Belly Suplex. Two. Angle Slam is blocked and Benoit pulls out the Triple German over his own. Diving Headbutt gets two from Benoit. Benoit delivers a huge power bomb and another two. Benoit goes up top but Diving Headbutt misses. Angle Slam for a nearfall by Angle. Angle up top. Moonsault misses and Benoit puts the Crossface on Angle but Angle reaches up, grips the leg of Benoit, pulls him down and clinches on the Ankle Lock. Benoit fights Angle, nearly gets to the ropes but Angle pulls him to the center of the ring. Angle clinches on the heel hook. Benoit attempts to power out but has nowhere to go so he taps out, giving Kurt Angle the win.

Winner: Kurt Angle(w/the heel hook)

Segment Rating: 91

Crowd Reaction: 87

Match Quality: 95

Overall Rating: 76

WWE Velocity 1/17/04: Velocity featured Paul London beating Jamie Noble, Chris Kanyon winning a squash match against independent wrestler Jerelle Clark, The World's Greatest Tag Team defeating Funaki and Ultimo Dragon, and in the main event, the WWE United States Champion The Big Show beating Orlando Jordan in a non-title match.

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[MattHarms]

WWE Heat 1/18/04: Batista and Christian were announced for the Royal Rumble match, completing the Raw total to 15. Tommy Dreamer beat Mark Jindrak, Matt Hardy put down Spike Dudley, Molly Holly retained her women's championship against Ivory, and in the main event, Batista ran right over Maven. Also Randy Orton continued his character assassination of Mick Foley with more video taped promos.

WWE Raw 1/19/04:

Raw kicks off with Triple H talking about how this Sunday he will finish Shawn Michaels once and for all. The Game goes on and on until Shawn Michaels interrupts. Words are exchanged, a brawl happens, and security seperates the two men.

Segment Rating: 93

La Resistance and Molly Holly vs Tommy Dreamer, Stevie Richards, and Victoria

Pretty standard intergender fare here. Victoria and Molly were alone at the end as Dreamer and Richards brawled with La Resistance to the back. Molly went for a superplex on Victoria but Victoria hooked the leg on the way down scoring the pin, beating the Women's Champion. Victoria could very well be getting a title shot somewhere down the line as a result of this win.

Winners: Richards, Dreamer, and Victoria(w/a superplex reversal)

Segment Rating: 67

Crowd Reaction: 65

Match Quality: 69

Randy Orton comes out and he says another week has gone by and Mick Foley still hasn't come out. Orton says that everytime Foley doesn't answer his challenge, a legend will pay the price. Orton calls out any former Interconinental Champion and who should show up but WWE Legend, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine.

Segment Rating: 73

WWE Interconinental Title Match:

Greg Valentine vs Randy Orton©

Valentine battered Orton with many elbows throughout this match, slowing down the younger wrestler. Valentine went for the Figure Four Leglock but Orton kicks Valentine into the buckles and catches him with the RKO. After the match, Orton helps Valentine up only to take him down with another RKO.

Winner: Randy Orton(w/the RKO)

Segment Rating: 58

Crowd Reaction: 62

Match Quality: 52

Christian and Jericho say that this Sunday they are going to win the tag team titles and tonight, Jericho will give them a little preview by beating Ric Flair. Christian promises to stop any Evolution interference tonight.

Segment Rating: 80

Chris Jericho vs Ric Flair

Chops traded throughout the early portion of this match but Ric Flair takes the leg out from underneath Chris Jericho and starts working it over foir the Figure Four. Figure Four Leglock applied but Jericho reverses it. To the ropes and Flair goes to the top rope, and you can work out what happens from there. Jericho gains control, running faceplant, Lionsault, Walls of Jericho applied. Flair's about to tap out but Batista is out and Batista nearly kills Jericho with a lariat to the back of the head. Flair and Batista double team Jericho and Christian attempts to make the save but Batista takes him out with a Spinebuster. Flair helps Batista drive Christian down with a Spike Power Bomb. Evolution stands tall but will that be the case this Sunday night at the Rumble.

Winner by disqualification: Chris Jericho

Segment Rating: 87

Crowd Reaction: 94

Match Quality: 73

Eric Bischoff is backstage and he has an announcement to make. Due to the Dudley Boys outliving their usefulness to him and Raw, Bischoff is going to fire the Dudley Boys from Raw. Bischoff states that an era will happen on Raw where new tag teams will get a shot at the gold and not some washed up brawling team who held the tag team titles roughly two hundred times.

Segment Rating: 86

Mark Henry(w/Theodore Long) vs Booker T

Two of the favorites for this Sunday's Royal Rumble Match squared off tonight on Raw. Mark Henry went for a running avalanche but Booker T smartly avoided it. Axe Kick and Booker T scored the pin, beating Mark Henry. Theodore Long screamed at the referee for holding the black man down and letting that "Uncle Tom", Booker T win.

Winner: Booker T(w/the Axe Kick)

Segment Rating: 75

Crowd Reaction: 79

Match Quality: 68

We cut backstage and Goldberg is lying facefirst on the floor with a broken baseball bat next to him. Someone has taken out Goldberg. Evolution happen to be walking by and laugh at the fallen form of Goldberg. It looks like Shawn Michaels may have to go it alone tonight, unless he can find a partner on such short notice.

Segment Rating: 85

John Heidenreich vs Kane:

Heidenreich tried but Kane was too much for him. Kane delivered two Choke Slams to Heidenreich to put him down for the pin. Kane went to the outside of the ring after the match and grabs a chair. Kane enters the ring and blasts the chair over the face of Heidenreich before folding the chair over his neck and Pillmanizing Heidenreich's neck. Kane laughs at Heidenreich's misfortune. Kane is in the Royal Rumble this Sunday, could he walk out the winner and challenge for the World Heavyweight Title at Wrestlemania. Wouldn't that be a nightmare for everyone on Raw!

Winner: Kane(w/the Choke Slam)

Segment Rating: 65

Crowd Reaction: 61

Match Quality: 69

Evolution comes out and Triple H gloats about Shawn Michaels not having a partner but Shawn Michaels comes out and points to the ramp. "One of a Kind" plays and out comes Rob Van Dam to massive cheers from the fans.

Triple H and Batista vs Shawn Michaels and Rob Van Dam

Rob Van Dam spent the most of the match as Evolution's whipping boy but when Batista missed a charge and Rob Van Dam hit a leaping spin kick, that allowed RVD to go to the corner and tag in Shawn Michaels. Michaels batters Evolution with punches and a leaping forearm knocks Batista to the floor. Shawn Michaels batters Triple H from piller to post but Batista attempts to rush HBK from behind with the lariat but Michaels drops down and Rob Van Dam catches Batista with a missile dropkick. Triple H has his hands on the sledgehammer and he swings it like a baseball bat but Michaels ducks it and Superkicks the Sledgehammer into the face of Triple H. Shawn Michaels covers hooking the leg to score the pin. If that happens this Sunday, Michaels is the World Heavyweight Champion. Raw fades out with Shawn Michaels celebrating in the ring as Triple H seeths from the ramp.

Winners: Shawn Michaels and Rob Van Dam(after Superkicking the Sledgehammer in the face of the Game)

Segment Rating: 82

Crowd Reaction: 84

Match Quality: 80

Show Rating: 77

I had Smackdown written up but one misplaced backstage and it was gone. So we will do the Velocity/Heat thing for Smackdown this week.

WWE Smackdown 1/22/04: Smackdown kicked off with Kyo Dai beating London, Kidman, and Rey in a six man tag with Tajiri scoring the pin over Paul London after spitting the mist in his eyes and kicking him. Paul Heyman made Los Guerreros vs the World's Greatest Tag Team whether or not Chavo showed up or not. Sean O' Haire talked to his mystery man who told him to do very evil things to Chris Benoit and Kurt Angle tonight. Hardcore Holly and John Cena defeated the Big Show and Brock Lesnar when Lesnar walked out on the Big Show and Cena delivered the F-U and Hardcore Holly delivered a diving kneedrop to score the pin on the United States Champion. The Cat hosted a bikini contest between Sable, Dawn Marie, and Torrie Wilson which the Basham Brothers and Shaniqua interrupted. The Cat got ticked off at this and challenged one of the Bashams to a match. Doug Basham squashed Ernest "The Cat" Miller with help from Shaniqua. Bradshaw defeated Matt Morgan in a surprisingly good brawling match with the Clothesline From Hell. Eddie Guerrero(Chavo no-showed again) defeated the World's Greatest Tag Team after using an illegal roll up on Shelton after a heel miscommunication. After the match the WGTT, the Basham Brothers, and Shaniqua laid a beating on Eddie Guerrero. In the main event Chris Benoit and Kurt Angle defeated Sean O' Haire and A-Train by disqualification when Sean O' Haire destroyed everyone(including his partner) with a pipe. All the wrestlers competing for Smackdown in the Royal Rumble came out and an impromptu battle royal took place, with nothing being settled.

WWE Velocity 1/24/04: Bunch of Royal Rumble hype despite the fact that only two wrestlers will be in the Royal Rumble. Ultimo Dragon and Funaki defeated Chuck Palumbo and Johnny Stamboli, Orlando Jordan scored an upset win over Kanyon, and Jamie Noble defeated Nunzio in a classic match.

WWE Royal Rumble 2004:

On Sunday Night Heat: Many wrestlers drew numbers for the Royal Rumble. Randy Orton looked very displeased at his number when he drew it. Also Rene Dupree pinned Steven Richards after a Text Book Death Valley Driver.

WWE Cruiserweight Title Match:

Rey Misterio Jr vs Tajiri©

The Rumble kicked off with the Cruiserweight Title on the line between Tajiri and Rey. Akio and Sakoda were sent to the back. Wrestling holds were traded to start and Tajiri backed Rey off with kicks to the ribs and chops to the chest. Tajiri takes Rey down with a clothesline and whips him off into the ropes. Handspring Back Elbow smash. Tajiri goes for a suplex but Rey drops down and dropkicks Tajiri to the floor. Rey delivers a baseball slide to Tajiri and rolls him back into the ring. Springboard Thesz Press and Rey covers for a two. Forearms to the face by Rey and attempted whip into the corner is reversed and Rey flips upside down in the corner. Tajiri stings the ribs of Rey with several kicks while he is hanging in the tree of woe before backing off and baseball slide dropkick to the face of Rey.

Tajiri untangles Rey and hooks him before drilling him down with a belly to back suplex. Tajiri drops a fist down across the throat of Rey. Tajiri lifts up Rey and power bomb. Tajiri bridges for the cover but Rey manages to wiggle out. Tajiri kicks Rey in the ribs several more times and goes for the Kick of Death but Rey manages to roll underneath and catch Tajiri with a bridge roll up for two. Tajiri goes for the mist but Rey blocks it with a forearm and headbutts Tajiri into the midsection. Dropkick delivered to the back of the head. Tajiri falls on the ropes and Rey dials it up. 6-1-9. Rey goes to the top rope and West Coast Pop connects. Rey holds Tajiri down for three and retains the Cruiserweight Title in this short but decent match.

Winner and New Cruiserweight Champion: Rey Misterio Jr(w/the West Coast Pop)

Segment Rating: 75

Crowd Reaction: 70

Match Quality: 81

Rob Van Dam is about ready to draw his number but Eddie Guerrero bumps into him and wishes him luck. Eddie declares that he has the better Frog Splash but RVD says that he has the better Frog Splash. Nose to Nose and Eddie walks off as Van Dam draws his number. Rob Van Dam looks pleased with the number that he drew as he walks off.

World Tag Team Title Match:

Chris Jericho and Christian vs Batista and Ric Flair©

Jericho and Flair start out and both men trade chops and Jericho backs off, taking Flair down with a shoulder block. Jericho belts Flair with some forearms and whips him off into the ropes. Jericho takes Flair down with a spinning leg lariat and grabs Flair by the hair but Flair goes straight to the eyes and uppercut to the chop. Chops to the corner. Flair whips Jericho into the corner but Jericho reverses and Flair flips over the corner. Jericho leaps up and knocks Flair to the floor with a springboard dropkick. Jericho grabs Flair from behind and pulls him back into the ring. Jericho punches Flair and Flair flops facefirsts down onto the canvas. Pair of knees to the back of the head and Jericho walks over, making the tag to Christian. Christian punches away at Flair and takes him down with a clothesline. Elbowdrop to the chest and Christian chokes away at the Dirtiest Player in the Game. Flair is pulled up and Christian fires a chop before delivering a mocking woo. Flair sticks his thumb into the eye of Christian to prevent any further offense.

Flair makes the tag, bringing in Batista. Batista whips Christian into the ropes and takes him down with a clothesline. Batista lifts up Christian and shoulders him before dropping him in the corner with a snake eyes. Batista covers Christian and scores a two count. Batista picks up Christian and backbreaker. Batista hangs on and a second backbreaker before tagging in Flair. Flair backs up and leaping kneedrop to the forehead of Christian. Flair struts some and Flair lifts up Christian and hooks him. Flair lifts Christian up and drops him down onto the canvas with a Vertical Suplex. Flair spreads the legs of Christian and drops a knee down across the groin. Christian rolls around in pain but Flair grabs onto the hair and tags Batista. Flair whips Christian into a powerslam from Batista. Batista cradles Christian hooking the leg and scores a two count.

Batista lifts up Christian and puts him in a torture rack. Batista wrenches on the back of Christian before sitting down, wrenching Christian's body down across his shoulder. Batista tags Flair in. Evolution is making quick tags, cutting the ring in half. Flair lifts up Christian and punch to the face. Chops to the chest and Flair takes the right leg out from underneath Christian before driving a knee to the back of the hamstring. Flair puts the right leg over the bottom rope and sits it down twice. Flair makes the tag to Batista. Batista grabs onto the right leg of Christian and drops an elbow down onto it. That is two hundred and seventy five pounds coming down onto that leg. Christian winces and Batista lifts him up. Batista knees Christian in the knee cap and whips him off into the ropes. Batista lifts up Christian and drives him down with a spinebuster before tagging Flair back in.

Flair wrenches up and down on the leg and Figure Four Leglock is locked in. Flair is wrenching on the legs of Christian and Batista is giving Flair some leverage behind the back of the referee. Batista wrenches up and down on the arms of Flair. Flair releases and Christian is attempting to turn the hold and Chris Jericho enters the ring and dropkicks Flair in the face. The referee forces Jericho back allowing Batista and Flair to double team Christian ruthlessly in there corner. Batista enters the ring and lariat to the back of the head of Christian. This allows Flair to cover hooking the leg. Two and a half count. Flair points to the top rope and is making his way up the top. Chrisitan is up and he catches Flair. Flair begs off and Christian heaves Flair off the top rope. Flair quivers on the canvas.

Christian slides over attempting to make the tag but Flair is closer and he tags in Batista. Batista enters the ring and grabs onto the ankle of Christian but Christian pops up and enzuigiri to the back of the head of Batista before bringing Jericho into the match. Jericho is a house of fire and he batters Batista with punches before running off the ropes and knocking Batista to his knees with a leaping enzuigiri to the back of the head. Jericho covers Batista but Batista powers out at one. Jericho whips Batista into the ropes and Jericho comes off with a running faceplant. Jericho attempts the Lionsault but Batista rolls out of the way. Jericho lands on his feet! Dropkick to the face of Batista and Jericho trips Batista up. Walls of Jericho applied. Jericho has the Walls on Batista but Flair catches Jericho across the back of the head with a double axe handle. Jericho takes Flair down and Walls of Jericho on Flair but Batista breaks that up quickly. Batista is going to go for the Batista Bomb but Jericho counters with a high back body drop!

Jericho leaps to the second rope and double springboard back elbow taking Evolution out. Christian has a tag team title belt and he tosses it into the ring. Jericho doesn't see it and Christian is distracting the referee. Jericho delivers ten count punches to Batista in the corner but Flair has the belt. Flair rushes Jericho and clubs him across the small of the back with the belt. Jericho falls out of the corner and Batista mows Jericho down with a lariat. Batista sets up Jericho and drives him down with the Batista Bomb. Flair slides out and pulls Chrisitan off the ring apron allowing the referee to turn around and count the pin for Batista as Flair and Batista retain the tag team titles.

Winners and Still Tag Team Champions: Batista and Ric Flair

Segment Rating: 83

Crowd Reaction: 85

Match Quality: 81

Jericho is up and Christian is attempting to apologize to Jericho for accidentally aiding Evolution in victory but Jericho isn't biting. Jericho yells: "I had the match won but you had to throw the belt into the ring in front of Ric Flair." Jericho walks off, not in a very pleasant mood and Christian makes apologies to Jericho's retreating back.

Eddie Guerrero is standing backstage and Chavo actually arrives(he just arrived, he is wearing his street clothes). Eddie says that they have a chance to win the tag team title belts tonight and Chavo says that he's ready. As Eddie walks off, Chavo gives a shifty look to him.

WWE Tag Team Title Match:

Los Guerreros(Eddie Guerrero and Chavo Guerrero) vs the Basham Brothers(Doug Basham and Danny Basham)©(w/Shaniqua)

Eddie and Doug start out. Doug slaps Eddie and Eddie just explodes on him with that hot latino temper. Eddie whips Doug into the ropes and takes him down with a leaping leg lariat. Tag to Chavo. Chavo catches Doug with an European uppercut to the chest and chops to the chest. Chavo whips Doug into the ropes and dropkick to the face. Chavo tags Eddie back in and Eddie jabs away at Doug before grabbing him around the arm and climbing to the top rope and flipping Doug down with a spinning headscissors off the top rope. Eddie lifts up Doug and drops him down with a flapjack. Eddie is off the ropes but Shaniqua trips him off. Eddie goes after Shaniqua and this allows Doug to catch him with a double axe handle to the back of the leg. Tag to Eddie and the Basham Brothers take down Eddie Guerrero with a double clothesline. Danny lifts up Eddie on his shoulders and gutbuster. Danny covers and scores a two count.

Danny lifts up Eddie and forearm to the back of the head. Danny whips Eddie into the ropes and knee to the midsection. Running kneelift to the face knocks Eddie Guerrero down. Danny lifts up Eddie Guerrero and snap suplex taking him down before bringing Doug Basham into the ring. Doug hammers away on Latino Heat with punches. Irish whip, spinebuster, and Boston Crab. Doug Basham is sitting down into the small of the back, attempting to force Eddie to submit and Chavo runs in, attacking Doug. Chavo is forced back into the corner while the Bashams double team Eddie in the corner. Doug clotheslines Eddie and covers, scoring a two count. Doug scoops up Eddie and slams him before tagging in Danny Basham. Danny drops the elbow down across the chest of Latino Heat. Danny chokes away at Eddie and breaks at four. Danny Basham whips Eddie into the corner and knee to the back. Side Slam drives Eddie down and Basham covers once again, only getting a two count.

Danny Basham walks into the corner and tags in Doug Basham. The Bashams whip Eddie into the ropes and plant him into the canvas with a double sidewalk slam. Doug covers Eddie and two count. Doug lifts up Eddie and goes for a power bomb but Eddie counters with a Frankensteiner. Eddie needs to make the tag. The Basham Brothers have been beating him down for a bit. Eddie is crawling to the corner and Eddie makes the tag. Chavo enters the ring and punches away at Doug Basham. Running back elbow knocks Danny Basham off the ring apron. Chavo takes Doug down with a clothesline. Chavo lifts up Doug and a pair of European Uppercuts. Scoop up and slams him down. Chavo delivers a spinning boot scrape the face of Eddie. Chavo lifts up Doug and whips him into the corner. Knee to the back. Chavo hooks Doug Basham from behind and belly to back suplex. Chavo goes to the top rope but Danny has the foot from behind. Eddie runs down the ring apron and knocks Danny off, inadvertantly crotching Chavo on the top rope. Doug grabs Chavo around the head and drops him onto his head off the top rope with a DDT. Doug covers but Eddie manages to make the save at two.

Eddie pounds away at Doug and backs off. Eddie goes for a dropkick but Doug ducks and Eddie hits Chavo with the dropkick Doug catches Eddie across the back of the head with a knee, knocking him to the floor. Danny is in the ring and the Bashams drive Chavo down with the Ball and Gag Bomb. Doug covers hooking the leg to score the pin. The Bashams remain WWE Tag Team Champions.

Winners: The Basham Brothers(w/the Ball and Gag Bomb)

Segment Rating: 82

Crowd Reaction: 81

Match Quality: 83

Chavo is up and he is not too happy. Chavo catches Eddie from behind with a clothesline. Chavo lifts up Eddie and drives him down with a brain buster. Chavo stands over Eddie, putting the bad mouth on him. Chavo has snapped after losing to the Bashams cause of a miscue from Eddie.

A look at the history between Brock Lesnar and Hardcore Holly is shown.

WWE Championship Match:

Hardcore Holly vs Brock Lesnar©

Lock up and Hardcore pounds away at Brock Lesnar before whipping him into the ropes and taking him down with a clothesline. Lesnar is up and Hardcore Holly takes Lesnar down with a dropkick. Hardcore Holly lifts up Brock Lesnar and rams him into the corner a pair of times before blistering his chest with chops. Hardcore whips Lesnar into the ropes and ducks the head, allowing Lesnar to kick him in the face. Lesnar grabs Holly and dumps him down onto his head with an overhead belly to belly suplex. Lesnar fires some kicks to the head of Hardcore Holly. Brock Lesnar lifts up Hardcore and shoulders him before dropping him in the corner with the Snake Eyes. Brock gives the signal. F-5 is blocked and Hardcore Holly delivers a belly to back suplex. Cover and two count. Hardcore Holly is on the top rope and missile dropkick drives Brock Lesnar down. Hardcore signals for the Full Nelson but Brock scurries to the outside.

Hardcore follows Brock and forearms to the back of the head. Brock is slammed into the stairs and Hardcore rolls Brock into the ring. Hardcore Holly delivers more punches to Brock and whips him into the corner. Charging in but Brock moves out of the way. Brock delivers a German Suplex release out of the corner to Hardcore. Brock lifts up Hardcore Holly and overhead belly to belly suplex. Brock lifts up Hardcore Holly and Brock is going to try and take Hardcore out right now. He is going for a power bomb. A Brock Lesnar power bomb is the same thing that put Hardcore Holly out the first time but Hardcore Holly manages to counter with the Alabama Slam. Leg is hooked and Hardcore Holly was a half a count of way from surprising Brock and winning the belt. Signal and Full Nelson locked on. Hardcore is wrenching the neck of Brock but Brock is in position. Brock strikes Hardcore Holly with a low blow back kick. Brock puts Hardcore Holly on his shoulders and drives him down with the F-5. Brock Lesnar covers with the foot on the chest and scores the pin to retain the title.

Winner: Brock Lesnar(w/the F-5)

Segment Rating: 70

Crowd Reaction: 72

Match Quality: 67

Lesnar lifts up Hardcore Holly and brutalizes him with a Triple Power Bomb. Hardcore Holly is laying on the canvas and Brock lifts up his title belt and walks off with it.

Evolution is standing by backstage when Sheriff Austin comes up. Austin bans Flair, Orton, and Batista from ringside during Triple H’s World Heavyweight Title Match against Shawn Michaels. Triple H protests but the sherriff of Raw has spoken.

World Heavyweight Title Match-No Holds Barred Rules:

Shawn Michaels vs Triple H©

Both men trade punches to the start with Shawn Michaels gaining the advantage. Triple H is taken down with a clothesline and Shawn Michaels whips Triple H into the ropes and kneelift to the face. Triple H attempts to go to the floor but HBK follows and pounds away at Triple H before whipping Triple H back first into the guardrail and taking him down with a double axe handle to the chest. A couple fo stomps and Shawn Michaels lifts up Triple H only to scoop him up and drop him down on the guardrail. A couple of ribs kicks and Shawn grabs Triple H in a waistlock and rams him backfirst into the ring apron twice. Some chops, drawing woos from the crowd. Shawn Michaels rolls Triple H back into the ring. Shawn Michaels is on the top rope and double axe handle. Cover by the challenger for a two count. Shawn Michaels lifts up Triple H and inverted atomic drop followed by a clothesline. Shawn Michaels lifts of Triple H and whips him over the buckles, so Triple H lands on the ring apron and Shawn leaps to the top rope, with a back elbow smash sending the Game to the floor.

Shawn Michaels follows and pounds away on Triple H but Triple H goes right to the eyes and throws Shawn Michaels shoulder first into the ring steps. The ring steps move and Triple H rams an elbow down across the back of the head. Triple H has Michaels in a bearhug and rams him spine first into the ringpost. The announcers say that Shawn Michaels was out for four years with a bad back. Triple H pulls back the ring mats and punches away at Shawn Michaels before hooking him and taking him down with a snap suplex on the floor. Shawn Michaels clutches his back in pain and Triple H goes over to timekeeper's chair and shoves the timekeeper out of his chair before grabbing onto the chair. Shawn Michaels is up his hands and knees but Triple H delivers a pair of sickening shots to the back before scooping up Shawn Michaels and rolling him back into the ring. Triple H enters the ring and goes for the cover, but the Heart Break Kid rolls the shoulder up at two.

Triple H hoists up Michaels and a pair of backbreakers before delivering a side slam, sending Shawn Michaels back first into the canvas. Triple H rolls to the floor and picks up the chair, tossing it into the ring. Shawn Michaels is lifted in and whipped off into the ropes. Spinebuster drives the back of Michaels down onto the chair! Michaels is screaming in pain and Triple H grabs his legs and turns Michaels over in a Boston Crab, sitting back on the spine. Triple H is leaning back on the hold and Shawn Michaels is shutting out the pain. Shawn Michaels makes it to the rope and Triple H breaks cleanly, only to punish the back of Michaels with more elbows. Triple H lifts up Michaels and hooks him around the waist before ramming him into the corner. Elbows to the face and Triple H whips Shawn into the ropes. Leaping knee to the face. Triple H rolls Shawn over and knees to the back. Triple H helps Shawn Michaels up only to hook him from behind and drive him down with a belly to back suplex. Cover and a nearfall once again by the champion.

Triple H hoists up Shawn Michaels and off into the corner again. Michaels collides with the corner and his back may be hurt. Triple H grabs Michaels around the head and drops him down with a DDT. Triple H is on the top rope. High risk move from the Game. He leaps off but meets a fist to the midsection from Michaels. Desperation move by the challenger and it was all for nothing as Triple H is up and running knee to the back, knocking Shawn Michaels down to the floor. Triple H goes to the floor and looks underneath the ring. Triple H has a kendo stick in hand. Triple H brings the kendo down on the back of Michaels twice before breaking it over his head. Shawn Michaels is gushing blood big time. Triple H is looking for more plundah underneath the ring and he pulls out a table. This is not for the weak at heart.

Triple H rolls Shawn Michaels into the ring and tosses the table into the ring as well. Triple H is setting up the table in play and Triple H pounds away at the face of Shawn Michaels. Shawn Michaels's head flops from side to side limply, with droplets of blood flying to the canvas. Triple H puts Shawn Michaels on the top rope and hooks him around the waist. Triple H is going to go for a belly to belly superplex through the table no Shawn Michaels counters with a headbutt. Another headbutt and Triple H lands on the table. Shawn Michaels readjusts his footing and leaps off the ropes. Shawn Michaels has just driven Triple H through the table with a flying elbowdrop. Both men are down and Shawn Michaels is clutching his back. He needs to cover now, in an attempt to win the title. Shawn Michaels slides on Triple H and Triple H manages to kick out at two and three fourths!

Shawn Michaels was a half a count away of winning the belt. Shawn Michaels pulls himself up and he rushes Triple H but Triple H lifts him up and over the top rope with a high back body drop. Shawn Michaels collides with the floor, back first. His back could have been more damaged. Triple H slides to the floor and grabs Shawn Michaels headfirst into the guardrail. Triple H reaches underneath the ring and he has his trusty sledgehammer. Triple H attempts to strike Michaels but Michaels fights him off with some kicks to the midsection. Shawn Michaels rolls Triple H into the ring, without the sledgehammer in hand. Shawn Michaels is up top clutching his back. Shawn Michaels faces the ropes and leaps off with a moonsault. Triple H goes down underneath Shawn Michaels and Michaels pounds away at Triple H. Shawn Michaels waits for Triple H and leaping clothesline knocks Triple H down. Shawn Michaels cues the band and Triple H makes a u-turn to get out of dodge.

Shawn Michaels slides to the floor and pounds away at Triple H. Triple H is rolled back into the ring and Shawn Michaels whips Triple H into the corner. Shawn Michaels powerslams Triple H down. Shawn Michaels clutches his back but a second later, kips up to his feet. Shawn Michaels clutches his back once again. Shawn Michaels is in the corner, cueing the band. Shawn Michaels goes for the Sweet Chin Music but Triple H catches the foot and pulls Shawn Michaels right into a clothesline. Triple H kicks Shawn Michaels as he gets up and Pedigree attempt but Shawn Michaels counters with a double leg takedown into a jack-knife pin. Very nearfall as Triple H rolls the shoulder up.

Shawn Michaels hits the Sweet Chin Music once again but Triple H has been knocked to the floor. Shawn Michaels collapses, clutching his back. Bad break for the Heartbreak Kid right there as he could have won the title had he not knocked Triple H to the floor. Shawn Michaels is slowly pulling himself up but Triple H is doing the same thing and he has his hands on the sledgehammer. Shawn Michaels reaches to the floor and Triple H clocks him in the face with the sledgehammer! Shawn Michaels falls backwards, his face soaked in blood. Triple H enters the ring and sets up Shawn Michaels. Triple H is going to make sure. Triple H drops Shawn and kicks the chair underneath the doubled overed body of Shawn. Both arms hooked and Pedigree delivered on the chair. Shawn's face just bounced off the chair. Triple H rolls over Shawn Michaels and covers hooking the leg, scoring the pin and retaining the World Heavyweight Title.

Winner and Still World Heavyweight Champion: Triple H(w/a Pedigree on the chair)

Segment Rating: 85

Crowd Reaction: 91

Match Quality: 74

Royal Rumble Match for a shot at any World Championship at the choosing of the winner at Wrestlemania XX:

#1 is Randy Orton and #2 is Rhyno. Orton and Rhyno trade punches to start out and Orton attempts for a quick elimination but Rhyno is too tough for that. Rhyno goes for the Gore but Orton avoids that and Orton pounds away at Rhyno. #3 is Nunzio, who takes his time getting to the ring. When he enters the ring, he is met by Rhyno. Rhyno whips Nunzio into the ropes and spinebuster. Orton attacks Rhyno from behind and attempts to put him out but Rhyno fights it off. More standard Rumble fair until #4, Spike Dudley, enters the ring. Spike goes right after Rhyno which is a big mistake. Rhyno decides to dump Spike out after reversing a whip and Goring him. Rhyno takes Nunzio out with a clothesline for the elimination Orton gets his attention turned to by Rhyno but Rhyno cannot seem to get Randy Orton out of the ring.

#5 is Rob Conway. Conway enters the ring and Rhyno greets him by mauling him with some punches and kicks. Rhyno has a Samoan Drop on Conway and Orton attempts to foolishly attack Rhyno, awakening the Man Beast. Rhyno takes Orton down with a spinebuster and Conway gets Gored down but he manages to avoid elimination. #6 is Matt Hardy, who forms a quick alliance with Randy Orton. They double team Rhyno but Matt Hardy double crosses Randy Orton and attempts to take him out but Orton is too cagey for that. Rhyno backs off and double clothesline both Hardy and Orton. Rhyno sets up Matt Hardy and Power Bomb. #7 is Ultimo Dragon. Dragon attacks Orton with some kicks to the ribs and Conway gets dropkicked to the floor by the Dragon. Dragon and Matt Hardy trade punches and Dragon attempts the Asai DDT but Matt Hardy counters that and attempts to dump Dragon but Dragon fights off. Rhyno is choking Randy Orton in the ring before #8, Mark Henry makes his way down to the ring. Mark Henry comes to the ring, the biggest man in the match and attacks both Dragon and Matt Hardy. Rhyno charges Mark Henry but gets taken down by the World's Strongest Slam. Randy Orton tries to avoid everyone as standard Rumble fare goes down. #9 is Val Venis, and the Big Valboski rises the occasion, taking out Matt Hardy with some punches and attempting to get him over but Mattitude fights it.

The night of the Ultimo Dragon ends when Mark Henry press slams him to the floor. Randy Orton is made a target of Val Venis next and Orton manages to go through the middle rope on an attempted throw out to avoid elimination. Henry took Rhyno down with a clothesline to the back of the head and bearhugs him before hoisting him up and dumping him out to the arena floor for the elimination. Orton gets squashed in the corner by Mark Henry but Orton once again avoids elimination by clutching onto the bottom rope and refusing to let go. #10 is Paul London and three guesses who he goes after. If you guessed Randy Orton, then pat yourself on the back. London and Matt Hardy trade punches after Hardy pulls London off of Orton. Mark Henry and Val Venis fight near the ropes, neither going for an elimination.

#11: is Steven Richards and the Bushwhacker Luke award for this year goes to Steven Richards, as Mark Henry tosses him to the floor. Paul London is up top and attempted cross body on Mark Henry but Mark Henry snaps London to the floor for the elimination on throwing slam. Mark Henry has eliminated four men so far, a definate impressive feat. Val Venis charges Mark Henry and pummels him with chops but a clothesline is caught and Mark Henry delivers a Boss Man Slam to Val Venis before scooping him up and depositting him on the arena floor to the elimination. Mark Henry gives Randy Orton some punishment while Matt Hardy sits in the corner, checking an imaginary watch. #12: is Shelton Benjamin and Shelton attacks Matt Hardy. Shelton takes Matt Hardy down with a T-Bone Powerslam.

Mark Henry and Shelton Benjamin decide to team up, punishing Randy Orton but Orton is crafty enough to avoid elimination. Mark Henry accidentally squashes Shelton in the corner, and Orton takes Mark Henry down with the RKO but Orton has to throw him out and Mark Henry being dead weight isn't going to do that. #13: is Billy Gunn and Gunn attacks Randy Orton and Fame-Asser takes Orton down. Matt Hardy is the next victim of Billy Gunn and more Royal Rumble standard fare happens. #14: is Batista and Batista saves his fellow Evolution member from elimination from Mark Henry. Mark Henry and Batista stand nose to nose and brawl. Meanwhile Matt Hardy attempts to shove Shelton out but Shelton avoids elimination by clutching onto the top rope.

Matt Hardy decides it would be wise to attack Batista from behind but he gets as far as a few punches before Batista decides to end the party with a spinebuster. Batista lifts up Matt Hardy and props him onto the ropes, before catching him with a lariat to the back of the head to send him out. Mark Henry charges Batista but Batista shows his power by destroying Mark Henry with a spinebuster. Randy Orton is in big trouble and Batista saves him from elimination due to Billy Gunn. #15: is Chris Benoit and Benoit goes straight after Randy Orton, using him as a chopping post before delivering Triple Germans. Shelton is next on the Benoit path of rage and he gets chopped until his chest is raw red.

Batista and Benoit lock horns with Benoit and Batista trading punches and chops. Nothing really happens until #16: Charlie Haas makes his way out. The World's Greatest Tag Team go after Mark Henry but even the combined efforts of both Benjamin and Haas are not enough to put Mark Henry over the ropes. Batista and Benoit decide to stop chopping each other and go to eliminate Mark Henry. Still not enough and Randy Orton is up and he stumbles into the wrestlers attempting to eliminate Henry, giving them the extra nudge to eliminate him. The World's Greatest Tag Team and Evolution have a nice little mini texas tornado match while Benoit decides to set his sights on taking apart Billy Gunn.

#17: is Test and Benoit greets Test by chopping him. Batista decides to snap and destroy both the members of the World's Greatest Tag Team with a spinebuster a piece. Orton avoids elimination via Billy Gunn and Batista takes out Gunn with a spinebuster. Batista and Orton attack Benoit from behind and double team him but the Crippler chops his way out. #18 is Matt Morgan and Morgan decides to take out Randy Orton because everyone hates Randy Orton in this Royal Rumble match. Morgan and Batista go at it and neither man gets the better of the exchange. The World's Greatest Tag Team decides to double team Benoit but a miscommunication swings it in the favor of the Crippler. Matt Morgan rushes Billy Gunn from behind and takes him out with a clothesline, causing his elimination.

Morgan pounds away at Benoit as #19, Booker T comes out. Booker goes after you know who. Orton has been in this match for nearly thirty five minutes so far and Booker beats the snot out of him before bouncing off the ropes and Axe Kick. Batista decides to break this up before Booker gets Orton beaten down too much. More attempted eliminations before Sean O' Haire makes his way out at #20. O'Haire goes after Randy Orton and brutalizes him with the Cruel Intentions. Batista and O' Haire attack each other and Benoit and Booker T are double teaming Matt Morgan over in the corner, attemping to get him out.

Test pounds away at Charlie Haas and Big Boot knocking him to the apron. Shelton Benjamin takes Test down with a spin kick to the back of the head. Orton is up and Shelton decides to superkick Orton in the chest. #21: is the mystery wrestler, Terry Funk. The Funker comes out and greets Test with some punches before setting his sights on Randy Orton. Batista is too busy brawling with Benoit over in the corner and this allows Terry Funk to punish Orton with a piledriver and drop a couple of elbows on him. Funk lifts up Orton and tosses him to the floor. Funk yells: "That was for Mick, you little son of a bitch.". Batista attacks Terry Funk and clotheslines him to the floor. for the elimination.

Batista seems to be ticked off and he destroys both the members of the WGTT in one action with a double clothesline. Punches to Matt Morgan as #22 John Cena makes his way to the ring. Cena jabs away at Charlie Haas and clotheslines him down. One for Shelton and one for Test but Batista takes Cena down with a clothesline. Cena is back up and punches away. Benoit attempts to put Test out but Test avoids being eliminated. Cena, Booker T, and Batista are having a three way battle over in the corner. #23 is Kane and you just hear the wrestlers in the ring, groaning at this. Kane rushes Charlie Haas and big boot knocks Haas to the floor for the elimination. Matt Morgan tries to take Kane out but Kane grabs Morgan by the throat and shoves him to the floor, to receive the elimination. Booker T attacks Kane and goes for a jumping side kick but Kane ducks. Kane grabs Booker T by the throat and Choke Slam. Kane lifts up Booker T and tosses him to the floor, to eliminate Booker T.

Kane and Batista trade punches and Kane takes Batista down with the Choke Slam. Kane grabs Test by the throat and Choke Slam. Kane grabs Shelton by the throat and Choke Slam. Cena is grabbed by the throat and Choke Slam. The lights go out. Dong, Dong, Dong. Kane is distracted by this and this allows Chris Benoit to shove Kane out for the elimination. The lights come back on and Kane goes to the back. He heard his brother's music but the Undertaker was buried alive back at Survivor Series, so it can't be him. #24 is the Big Show and the Big Show looks to want to take advantage of the easy pickings left by Kane in the ring but Benoit isn't going to make it that easy, punishing Show with chops.

Show takes Benoit out with a headbutt but Batista is up and Batista and Show stare down each other before Batista and Show trade punches. Sean O' Haire attacks Benoit from behind and attempts to eliminate him but Benoit hangs on. The Big Show hoists up Batista but Batista counters with a kick to the groin and a pair of lariats. #25 is Rob Van Dam. Rob Van Dam enters the ring and Rob Van Dam and Shelton trade punches. Van Dam delivers a stepover heel kick knocking Benjamin back before Sean O' Haire clubs Van Dam from behind. Fireman's Carry but Van Dam drops down and legsweeps O' Haire down.

Test just gets up and Van Dam meets him. Benoit and Batista are fighting as are the Big Show and John Cena. Failed eliminations as #26, Kurt Angle rushes out to the ring. Angle is on a man on a mission. Angle meets O' Haire with some punches. Shelton Benjamin rushes Angle but Angle ducks and overhead belly to belly suplex. Angle lifts up Benjamin and and tosses him to the floor. Test and Sean O' Haire seem to be forming an alliance and they attack Batista and Benoit from behind. They do the same to Cena but when they get to the Big Show, the Big Show is angered. Headbutts both men and Show eliminates both Test and O' Haire at the same time. Show goes after Benoit and Cena with a double clothesline. Angle attempts to grip the Show in a waistlock but the Show powers out. #27 is Goldberg and the crowd pops big time.

Goldberg enters the ring and Goldberg rushes Batista before Spearing him. Goldberg backs off and Spear to John Cena. Kurt Angle attacks Goldberg but Goldberg flips Angle to his back with a judo throw. Goldberg and the Big Show go after each other and Show chokes Goldberg but Goldberg shoves him off and standing side kick. Benoit chops away at Goldberg but Goldberg ends that with a clothesline. Much more brawling happens but no one is eliminated. #28 is Bradshaw and Bradshaw enters the ring, ready for a fight. Bradshaw pounds away on Cena and does some of the same to Batista. Bradshaw backs up and Clothesline from Hell on Batista. Bradshaw turns around and he goes nose to nose with Goldberg. Benoit and Angle are chopping away at each other on the other side of the ring. Clothesline from Hell from Bradhaw shrugged off by Goldberg. Bradshaw avoids the spear and shoulderblock but neither man goes down.

The Big Show attacks both Goldberg and Bradshaw and hoists them up before driving them down with the Double Choke Slam. Angle has Benoit over but not out and Benoit slides in and hooks the leg of Angle before taking him out with a dragon screw. #29 is Christian. Christian enters the ring and Cena greets him with some punches. Throwback and Five Knuckle Shuffle. The Big Show kicks Cena in the face knocking him down. The Big Show scoops up Cena but Cena avoids being eliminated. Goldberg rushes Kurt Angle and Spear. Kurt Angle gets knocked between the second and third ropes and to the floor. Angle is on the floor but he has not been eliminated. #30 is Chris Jericho and Jericho enters the ring and decides to trade chops with Chris Benoit.

Angle is down on the floor still, he may have hit his head hard on the ring apron. Christian and Rob Van Dam are going at it but Jericho attacks Van Dam from behind and Jericho whips Van Dam into the ropes. Bradshaw rushes Christian and Clothesline from Hell knocks Christian to the floor. Temper tantrum as medics check on Angle who is attempting to pull himself up despite the obvious head injury. Van Dam pummels Jericho and monkey flip. Van Dam meets the Big Show but the Big Show batters Van Dam. Choke Slam is countered with a legsweep and Cena rushes Big Show but Big Show moves and Cena inadvertantly hits Van Dam, causing his elimination. Angle is trying to pull himself into the ring and Batista has Goldberg set up. Batista Bomb is countered with a backdrop to the apron but Batista hangs on and lariats Goldberg from behind before gripping his arm and pulling Goldberg all the way to the arena floor. Angle stumbles around the ring and the Big Show headbutts Angle but Benoit meets him with some chops. Bradshaw kicks Cena in the face knocking him down. Bradshaw attempts put Cena out but Cena avoids it.

Kurt Angle is stumbling around and Batista meets him with some punches but Goldberg is on the ring apron, not happy about being eliminated by Batista. Goldberg grabs Batista from behind and this allows Angle to push Batista out. Angle collapses on the canvas. He should have left with the medics and not risked injury by reentering this match. The Big Show goes after Cena and Bradshaw. The Big Show clotheslines Bradshaw to the floor, for the elimination. Benoit and Jericho trade chops in the corner. Cena low blows the Big Show and attempts to pull off the F-U but Big Show counters with a choke and takes Cena down to the floor with a choke slam, ending his night in the Royal Rumble.

The Final Four are: Benoit, Jericho, Angle, and the Big Show. One of these four men will face one of the world champions at Wrestlemania. The Big Show attacks Jericho and Benoit. Angle pulls himself up using the ropes and desperation knee clip to the Big Show. Jericho and Benoit back off and double clothesline but the Big Show just won't go out. They each grab a leg but the Big Show is unable to get over the top rope. They are pushing and the Show grabs both of them by the throat but Angle scissors onto the leg of the Big Show and pulls himself up, punching away at the Big Show. Benoit and Jericho continue their persuits of elimination and The Big Show gets dumped to the floor. Angle let's go of the leg so he cannot be taken with.

Jericho takes out Benoit with a clothesline. Jericho bounces off the ropes and a running jumping forearm smash. Jericho leaps to the second rope but Angle stumbles forward and knocks Jericho over the top rope and to the floor. Angle had another lucky break and we are down to two. One of these men have a definate ticket to Wrestlemania. Benoit murders Angle with some chops and whips him into the ropes. Throwing flapjack. Benoit has Angle set up and Triple German Suplexes. Benoit has Angle up and front suplex on the top rope. Benoit forearms Angle but Angle is teetering on those ropes, hanging on. Angle wants to be in the Main Event at Wrestlemania and Benoit delivers a dropkick to the knee. Benoit grabs Angle but Angle has Benoit and suplex to the outside. Benoit lands on the ring apron and Angle pulls himself back into the ring. Angle attempts to chop Benoit off but Benoit hangs on to the middle rope.

Benoit headbutts Angle and Benoit hooks Angle attempting to suplex Angle to the floor but Benoit blocks it and takes Angle back into the ring with a suplex of his own. Benoit grabs Angle around the arm and Crippler Crossface is blocked and Angle counters with the Ankle Lock. Angle is pushing back on the ankle of Benoit but Benoit rolls forward and kicks Angle in the head. Angle is dangerously close to elimination, just barely hanging ont the ropes. Benoit locks a standing Crippler Crossface on Angle, wearing him down and attempting to push him out. Angle attempts to counter with the Angle Slam but Benoit holds onto the arm and yanks Angle over the top rope. Angle lands on the apron and Benoit slides into the ring and running headbutt to the midsection of Angle but Angle has the middle rope. Benoit headbutts Angle twice and Benoit is on the top rope. Benoit has Angle hooked and Benoit hoists Angle up and drops him with a hanging vertical suplex to score the win and go onto Wrestlemania Chris Benoit is your winner. Benoit is going onto Wrestlemania.

Winner: Chris Benoit(after eliminating Kurt Angle)

Segment Rating: 75

Crowd Reaction: 73

Match Quality: 77

Head injury and all, Angle managed to last to the very end. Angle has tears in his eyes as his Wrestlemania dream has been snatched away from him but he enters the ring and offers his hand to Benoit. Benoit takes it and they shake hands. Angle raises the hand of Benoit. Benoit celebrates as we fade to black.

Show Rating: 79

Edited January 1, 2006 by MattHarms

[MattHarms]

WWE Raw 1/26/04

Triple H is in the ring to start, gloating about his title victory. He beat Shawn Michaels last night. He beat Scott Steiner, Kevin Nash, the Rock, Steve Austin, Booker T, Chris Jericho, the Hurricane, Kane, Rob Van Dam, and many others here on Raw. He has beaten everyone that needs to be beaten. They have been set up and the Game knocked them down. There is no one on Raw left to challenge the Game but "Medal" starts up and it's Smackdown's Kurt Angle. What is he doing on Raw? Angle gets on the microphone and says that Triple H has beaten everyone on Raw, but Kurt Angle hasn't been on Raw. Kurt Angle challenges Triple H to put the World Heavyweight Title on the line. Triple H declares to Kurt Angle, that there is one minor problem with that. Angle is on Smackdown and thus ineligible to compete for his title. Angle declares that his Smackdown contract expired a couple of weeks ago and Paul Heyman was too busy trying to screw over John Cena, Hardcore Holly, and Chris Benoit to notice so since the middle of January, Angle has been a free agent. As a result, Eric Bischoff has inked Angle to a deal on Raw shortly after last night's Royal Rumble. Angle enters the ring and gets in the face of the Game, promising to make him tap should they compete. Triple H backs off but this allows Batista to jump Kurt Angle from behind. Two on One Evolution beating but the crowd cheers as Goldberg rushes to the ring and helps Angle fight off Evolution. Goldberg asks Angle if he want some payback on Evolution and Angle agrees, leading to a tag team match for later tonight. Batista and Triple H against Goldberg and Angle later tonight on Raw.

Segment Rating: 86

Steven Richards vs Spike Dudley

Spike Dudley has been left on Raw due to his half brothers, Bubba Ray and D-Von being released by Eric Bischoff recently. Spike and Steven Richards have a nice little match but before it can go too far, here comes Kane. Kane grabs Spike Dudley and Choke Slam. Same thing for Steven Richards. The referee foolishly enters the path of Kane and gets Choke Slammed as well. Kane calls for the microphone.

Winner: No-Contest

Segment Rating: 68

Crowd Reaction: 62

Match Quality: 75

Kane says that last night he was close to winning the Royal Rumble but a demon from the past haunted him. That being the Undertaker. Kane promises that if he sees the Undertaker, he will finish him off for good. Kane yells that he buried the Undertaker alive and this shouldn't be happening. Kane challenges the Undertaker to a match, any time, any place, anywhere. Kane climbs to the floor and kicks the ring steps in frustration. He is not a very happy man right at the moment.

Segment Rating: 78

Winners receive a tag team title shot on Raw: The Clash of the Champions, in two weeks

La Resistance vs Mark Jindrak and Garrison Cade vs Lance Storm and Val Venis

Pretty good tag team fare from all three teams. La Resistance thought they had it in the bag with the Au Revior but Storm and Venis took them out. Lance Storm scored with the Superkick on Cade to score the win and move onto face Batista and Flair in two weeks on Raw.

Winners: Lance Storm and Val Venis

Segment Rating: 73

Crowd Reaction: 70

Match Quality: 77

Chris Jericho is tuning up for his match with Matt Hardy but Christian walks up to Jericho, apologizing for his actions last night. Jericho turns his back on Christian before telling him to stay out of his business, as he can handle Matt Hardy on his own tonight.

Segment Rating: 87

Matt Hardy vs Chris Jericho

Jericho and Matt Hardy traded chops, battering each other. Matt Hardy gained the advantage with a reverse DDT and a top rope legdrop for two. Matt Hardy pounds away and Ricochet for a nearfall. Twist of Fate blocked and leaping forearm. Running Face Plant and Lionsault connects for two. Jericho pounds away on Matt Hardy and goes for a superplex but Matt Hardy manages to block it but not a Frankensteiner off the top rope from Jericho. Christian comes out to cheer Jericho and Jericho has the Walls of Jericho on Matt Hardy but he sees Christian and he drops the hold. Christian yells at Jericho to turn around and Matt Hardy takes him down with a clothesline. Set up, Twist of Fate. Cover and three, giving the win to Matt Hardy. Jericho and Christian argue after the match.

Winner: Matt Hardy(via the Twist of Fate)

Segment Rating: 90

Crowd Reaction: 89

Match Quality: 91

Another Mick Foley promo airs about him being a coward and Randy Orton being the true hardcore legend but a voice of, cut that crap is heard and we pan to the production truck with Terry Funk clutching a production assistent by the throat and threatening to slap the taste out of his mouth. Terry Funk declares that Randy Orton is nothing but a sham and Mick Foley has nothing but great self control for staying away from this god forsaken business. "God knows that I can't stay away". Funk promises to put a hurting on Randy Orton and take what he holds dear, his Interconinental Title. Randy Orton will take a trip to Funk U tonight and Terry Funk will prove that a crazy old man can get it done against the young lions of the sport today.

Segment Rating: 75

Booker T vs Rob Van Dam

A bit of a clash of styles. Both men have great martial arts backgrounds and they show it. Van Dam blocks the Book End and nearly scores the pin with a spin kick/Rolling Thunder combo. Slam and Five Star Frog Splash misses. Harlem Side Kick connects to the head and Booker T scores the pin, to earn himself an Interconinental Title Shot in two weeks. Booker T and Rob Van Dam shake hands after the match to show that there are no hard feelings.

Winner: Booker T(w/the Harlem Side Kick)

Segment Rating: 78

Crowd Reaction: 78

Match Quality: 79

Randy Orton is out to the ring with Ric Flair. Orton cuts a little promo about how he is begging Mick Foley to come back. Orton wants a chance to prove to the world why he is the true hardcore legend and as a result, Terry Funk will just be another casuality in the wake of Randy Orton's legend Killer Tour 2004. Terry Funk comes out and we are on.

Segment Rating: 73

WWE Interconinental Title Match:

Terry Funk vs Randy Orton©(w/Ric Flair)

Funk schooled Randy Orton in the art of wrestling and Orton was squashed for most the match. Funk delivered a DDT and a Moonsault but Ric Flair pulled the referee to the floor on a nearfall. Funk decided to go after Flair, choking Flair out with his own tie but Randy Orton has the Interconinental Title Belt and Orton slams it over the head of Terry Funk. Cover with the feet on the ropes and Randy Orton retains the title. Flair and Orton double team Terry Funk but the crowd cheers as Tommy Dreamer rushes down to the ring with a singapore cane and helps the Funker fight off Evolution. The two Hardcore Legends stand tall in the ring as Randy Orton looks mad at the outcome.

Winner: Randy Orton(w/use of the title belt)

Segment Rating: 69

Crowd Reaction: 72

Match Quality: 63

Triple H and Batista vs Goldberg and Kurt Angle

Kurt Angle got beaten down for a good portion of the match but he managed to get his hands on Triple H and Triple German Suplex, leading to the tag. Goldberg is in, house of fire. Goldberg powerslams Triple H and clothesline to Batista but Batista fights Goldberg off. Angle saves Goldberg from a double team and clotheslines Triple H to the floor. Goldberg spears Batista right into an Angle Slam from Kurt Angle. Angle scores the pin to win this tag team match. Angle and Goldberg celebrate as Raw goes off the air and Triple H seeths on the floor. See you next week.

Winners: Goldberg and Kurt Angle(w/a Spear/Angle Slam combo to Batista)

Segment Rating: 80

Crowd Reaction: 83

Match Quality: 76

Overall Rating: 78

WWE Smackdown 1/29/04

The Basham Brothers are out gloating about how they have beaten everyone who there is to be beaten. They throw out an open challenge and some familar music kicks up. It's the Dudley Boys. Eric Bischoff fired them from Raw and now they are a part of Smackdown. The Basham Brothers quickly back up and declare, anyone but them but the Dudley Boys attack, this tag team title match underway.

Segment Rating: 62

WWE Tag Team Title Match:

The Dudley Boys vs the Basham Brothers©(w/Shaniqua)

Pretty good brawling tag team match to kick things off on Smackdown. The Dudley Boys gained the advantage. Shaniqua tried to interfere but she got attacked. This allowed the Dudley Boys to score the the Dudley Death Drop on Doug and ladies and gentlemen we have brand new WWE Tag Team Champions. After the match, D-Von gets the tables and Shaniqua gets Super Bombed through the table. Shaniqua is the latest woman in the Dudley Boys Hall of Fame of Women who got put through tables.

Winners and New Champions: The Dudley Boys(w/the Dudley Death Drop)

Segment Rating: 79

Crowd Reaction: 73

Match Quality: 86

Chavo Guerrero Jr is out as the crowd boos him and chants: "You Sold Out". No Chavo didn't sell out, Eddie is the no good sell out. He used the Mexican stereotype of Lying, Cheating, and Stealing to make money and that is not cool with Chavo. Chavo is dissolving his Guerrero name and he will just be known as Chavo from now on. Chavo said he will bring out the man who made him saw the light, the man who brought lucha libre to the United States, Konnan. Konnan comes out, to boos. Konnan states that the American Fans are racists for cheering Eddie Guerrero due to him admitting to lying, cheating, and stealing and them booing him and Chavo, just because they don't follow that creed. The signs that say: "Los Guerreros Mow My Lawn" sickens him to his stomach. It is a disgrace and Chavo is going to be back honor to the hispanic wrestling community. He will start tonight against Shannon Moore.

Segment Rating: 86

Shannon Moore vs Chavo(w/Konnan)

Pretty good high flying match. Shannon Moore took it to Chavo but Konnan entered the ring and attacked Shannon Moore, taking him down with a Rolling Kick. Shannon Moore staggers into a low blow and a cradle with the feet on the ropes. The announcers hammer into the ground that Chavo and Konnan are hypocrites for ragging on lying, cheating, and stealing and they stole the victory from Moore, cheated to do so, and lied about not lying, cheating, and stealing.

Winner: Chavo(w/a cradle with the feet on the ropes)

Segment Rating: 75

Crowd Reaction: 65

Match Quality: 86

Chris Benoit cuts a promo about his eighteen year oddessy to win the WWE Championship will end at Wrestlemania but Brock Lesnar interrupts. Lesnar declares Benoit to be easy pickings and the Wrestlemania Main Event should be more competitive. Lesnar says there is a reason why he is the champion and Benoit will always be a step above the bottom but a step below the top. Lesnar slaps Benoit and this sets off the Wolverine Machine, blasting Lesnar with chops and kicks. Benoit has the Crippler Crossface on Brock Lesnar. The Crippler Crossface is locked on and Lesnar can't seem to get out of the hold. Lesnar is tapping. This is the second time in many months that Lesnar has tapped to the Crippler Crossface. If Benoit locks that on at Wrestlemania, we are going to have a new champion. Paul Heyman jogs out with sercurity who yanks Benoit off. Heyman orders sercurity to hold Benoit and Lesnar gets a few cheap shots in on Benoit before walking off. Benoit humbled Lesnar but Lesnar only got some offense in on Benoit when security detained him.

Segment Rating: 69

WWE Cruiserweight Title Three Way Elimination Match:

Ultimo Dragon vs Jamie Noble vs Rey Misterio Jr©

Nidia has been sent home until her eyesight recovers because Noble feels that she is a liability. Noble pounds away at both men but Dragon and Rey decide to team up and double team Noble. A miscommunication spot leads to Noble working over the Dragon. Tiger Bomb and Noble eliminates Dragon from the match but keep your eye on Misterio. Springboard Thesz Press. Punches and dropkick. 6-1-9 Delivered followed by the West Coast Pop and Rey scores the win in his first title defense.

Winner and Still Champion: Rey Misterio Jr

Segment Rating: 79

Crowd Reaction: 71

Match Quality: 87

Hardcore Holly is backstage getting a sandwhich when a very familar figure walks up to him("Tazz, that's the Sinister Minister from ECW. What's he doing on Smackdown, Cole.") The man introduces himself as James Mitchell, the manager of tortured souls and misfit wrestlers. He declares Hardcore Holly to adrift from his goals and last Sunday, he got set down to reality, because the reality of it is that Hardcore Holly is a career midcarder and a lost cause in wrestling. But "he isn't telling you anything, you don't already know." On cue, Sean O' Haire attacks Hardcore Holly from behind and drives him through the Buffet Table with the Prophecy. Tazz and Cole put two and two together and figure out that Mitchell was the mysterious voice advising Sean O' Haire recently. Mitchell declares: "Poor Robert. Alas, we barely knew him and how much we knew you, we wish we didn't.". Mitchell and O' Haire share an evil laugh as we fade out.

Segment Rating: 61

Ernest Miller vs Rhyno

Dance, Gore, Splat, pin. Another day at the office for Mr. Rhyno.

Winner in less than 10 seconds: Rhyno(w/the Gore)

Segment Rating: 76

Crowd Reaction: 73

Match Quality: 79

We cut backstage with the Big Show and Brock Lesnar laying a beatdown on John Cena. The Big Show lifts a cinderblock over his head and smashes it down on the ribs of Cena. Show and Lesnar laugh at what they did with Cena. Now Chris Benoit will be at a two on one disadvantage.

Segment Rating: 80

Chris Benoit comes out and says that Big Show and Brock Lesnar may think they have it all figured out but Benoit keeps changing the questions. Out comes Bradshaw and we have a tag team match right now.

Segment Rating: 68

The Big Show and Brock Lesnar vs Bradshaw and Chris Benoit

Standard tag team main event fare with Lesnar and Show double teaming Bradshaw but Bradshaw coming out and tagging in Benoit. Chops for everyone. Lesnar attempts to surprise Benoit with the F-5 but Benoit counters with the Triple German Suplex. Benoit signals for the Crossface but John Cena comes out with a pipe and attacks Lesnar and Show, causing a disqualification. Lesnar and Show escape before much damage is done. Cena and Benoit have words after the match but nothing much comes of it.

Winners by Disqualification: The Big Show and Brock Lesnar

Segment Rating: 73

Crowd Reaction: 74

Crowd Reaction: 72

Show Rating: 71

WWE Velocity 1/31/04: We kicked off things this week on Velocity with former WWE Cruiserweight Title Holder Tajiri losing to Scotty 2 Hotty in a minor upset. Kyo Dai beat up Scotty 2 Hotty and Rikishi made the save, no doubt to lead to a rare Velocity Exclusive feud. A-Train beat Funaki with the Derailer in a squash match. The FBI declared themselves the best faction on Smackdown and Palumbo/Stamboli followed that up by scoring a win over the oddball team of Kanyon and Orlando Jordan. In the main event, Paul London and Billy Kidman scored the upset win over the World's Greatest Tag Team in what was the best tag team match on Velocity in recent memory. These two teams got nearly fifteen minutes to show their stuff. After the match, the WGTT beat down London and Kidman, no doubt to set up more future matches.

[MattHarms]

WWE Heat 2/1/04: Tommy Dreamer squashed Rico in the opening match as the announcers hyped up Dreamer's alliance with Terry Funk from Raw. Test booted Maven into the next century to score the pin. WWE Woman's Champion Molly Holly got herself disqualfied during her bout with Victoria. This feud is far from over. In the main event, Christian pinned the Hurricane after reversing the Eye of the Hurricane into a cradle and using the ropes. Just like Velocity's main event, these two got fifteen plus to show what they can do and they used it well.

WWE Raw 2/2/04:

Kurt Angle is out, fresh off his debut last week. Angle thanks the fans of Raw for welcoming him with open arms and as a result of his victory in last week's tag team match over Evolution, he has petioned for a World Heavyweight Title Match against Triple H at Wrestlemania. Not so fast, Mr. Angle. Oh, Oh, Oh, Shawn. Shawn Michaels comes out, looking a little banged up from that No Holds Barred Match eight days ago. Shawn Michaels congratulates Angle on a successful Raw debut but "if anyone should get a title shot at Wrestlemania, it's the Heartbreak Kid." Angle says that Triple H has beaten HBK before but Triple H has never beaten Kurt Angle(ah rewritten history, got to love it). Shawn Michaels tells for Kurt to steap side before he feels some Sweet Chin Music. Angle says the only kind of music that Shawn Michaels is going to hear if he touches him, is tap, as in tapping out to the ankle lock. Out comes Eric Bischoff to resolve this little tiff. Bischoff says both guys are among the top ten contenders of Raw so Bischoff is going to resolve this, in the ring, next week. Number One Conteders Match between Kurt Angle and Shawn Michaels. In one week on Raw: The Clash of the Champions. Winner advances to Wrestlemania to face the World Heavyweight Champion. Now that's settled.

Segment Rating: 93

Rosey vs Batista(w/Ric Flair)

Hey Rosey, welcome back to Raw after being on the shelf for the last month with an injury. Have some squash, why don't you. Indeed Batista makes quick work of the Superhero in Training before finishing him off with the Batista Bomb. After the match, Batista has some words to say about Goldberg to the camera. There is some unsolved issues between Batista and Goldberg.

Winner: Batista(w/the Batista Bomb)

Segment Rating: 70

Crowd Reaction: 68

Match Quality: 72

We are backstage where Matt Hardy is getting ready for his match for later when Rob Van Dam comes up to him. RVD congratulates Hardy on his tainted win last week against Chris Jericho. Rob Van Dam says he looks forward to seeing what Hardy does in the ring, fair and square. Hardy says that Van Dam is just jealous that he is two matches away from achieving something that RVD has never done: "capture the World Heavyweight Title." That strikes a nerve with the normally calm RVD and Van Dam says that he can beat Matt Hardy in the center of the ring. Hardy declares that Van Dam is welcome to try, but Hardy's Mattitude will be the deciding factor over Van Dam. Matt Hardy walks off while RVD stews.

Segment Rating: 73

Terry Funk and Tommy Dreamer talk about things that happened back in the day in another federation in a land far away(Phildephia for all those keeping score). Funk thanks Dreamer for saving him from an Evolution gang beating and Funk says that he has one final run in him. If he goes down, he is going to take Randy Orton and Ric Flair with him but he hopes he can pass the torch to a young guy on the way down. Dreamer declares he isn't the guy because his body may give out from him any day now. Funk tells Dreamer not to worry about that right now, they need to focus on taking down Evolution and avenging the slurs that Randy Orton has made against Mick Foley.

Segment Rating: 72

Molly Holly and Gail Kim vs Victoria and Trish Stratus

Last night on Heat, Victoria beat Molly by disqualification. Standard women's tag team action right in this match. Trish plays face in peril and gets beat down by Victoria and Gail. She manages to get the hot tag to Victoria who unloads on Victoria and Gail. Victoria sets up Molly for the Widow's Peak but Gail kicks her leg out. Molly goes to slam Victoria down but Victora rolls her up for the pin. Victoria has just pinned the WWE Woman's Champion.

Winner: Victoria and Trish Stratus(w/the small package from Victoria to Molly)

Segment Rating: 69

Crowd Reaction: 75

Match Quality: 58

We see footage from Kane's reign of terror last week. Kane has been suspended for the week so he can cool off but he will return next week.

Kurt Angle stretches when Theodore Long comes in. Theodore Long talks about another example of the man holding the folks of a color down. Angle asks what Long is talking about. Long declares that Angle gets a chance at the World Heavyweight Title shot and he hasn't even been on Raw for a week while Mark Henry has been toiling for months and months and yet he hasn't got a title shot. Long says that if Angle was any kind of man, he would put his shot at the title shot for next week on the line against Mark Henry. Angle accepts this little challenge and says that he doesn't discriminate. Whether they be white, black, asian, or even from outer space, they will all tap to the Ankle Lock.

Segment Rating: 89

Mark Henry(w/Theodore Long) vs Kurt Angle

Shawn Michaels joins us on commentary and puts over Angle as a great athlete, "but he isn't on the level of the Heartbreak Kid." Angle shows why he is one of the best in the world today by bumping off of Mark Henry's 1980s power offense like it was death. Mark Henry goes for a splash but Angle moves. Angle delivers an awkward belly to belly suplex(Mark Henry wasn't playing ball). Another suplex and Ankle Lock applied. Angle cranks on the ankle to score the submission. Mark Henry has nowhere to go and thus he taps. Angle has the hold on for a few more seconds before breaking, as the referee threatens to reverse the decision.

Winner: Kurt Angle(w/the Ankle Lock)

Segment Rating: 80

Crowd Reaction: 85

Match Quality: 70

Ric Flair psyches up Randy Orton for tonight's big tag team match. Orton is the legend killer, he made Mick Foley flee the sport like the coward he is. Flair promises Orton a night on the town with more ladies than he can handle if he takes out Dreamer and Funk tonight. Orton is pumped and Flair struts out, like the crazy old man he is.

Segment Rating: 90

Tommy Dreamer and Terry Funk vs Ric Flair and Randy Orton

The announcers remind us that next week, Batista and Ric Flair will defend the World Tag Team Titles against Val Venis and Lance Storm. Pretty good little brawl and Funk took a pretty good beating for his age. Dreamer gets tagged in. Pounds away at Flair and Orton. Dreamer sets up Flair for the Spicolli Driver but Batista is in. Lariat to the back of the head of Dreamer. Funk attempts to charge Batista, but Spinebuster puts him down. Disqualification indeed and three on two Evolution beatdown. Steven Richards attempts to make the save but Batista takes care of him. The crowd chants: "We want Foley." and Randy Orton even joins in on the chant in a whiny manner, just to be a prick. Dreamer, Richards, and Funk have been destroyed by Evolution.

Winners by Disqualification: Tommy Dreamer and Terry Funk

Segment Rating: 73

Crowd Reaction: 77

Match Quality: 66

Fatal Four Way Elimination Match for a World Heavyweight Title Shot:

Matt Hardy vs Christian vs Chris Jericho vs Goldberg

The announcers mention that Triple H took the show off this week, just because he can. In other news, this match had a lot of mindless chaos, with everyone hitting high impact moves on everyone else. Goldberg speared Christian and Matt Hardy finished him off with the Twist of Fate for the first of Elimination. Matt Hardy and Chris Jericho double teamed Goldberg, but Da Man shrugged it off. Matt Hardy went for a chair but Rob Van Dam ran from the back and Van Daminator drives the chair into the face of Matt Hardy. Van Dam snuck to the back and Matt Hardy got counted out for the elimination. This led to Goldberg and Jericho for the title shot next week. Goldberg and Jericho traded punches with Goldberg getting the better. Clothesline and Gorilla Press. Goldberg went for the Spear but Jericho moved and Goldberg hit the post. Jericho sets up Goldberg and Walls of Jericho applied but Goldberg flips Jericho out. Superkick is avoided and Jericho goes for a flying forearm but he is caught and powerslammed. Ric Flair is out from the back and on the ring apron. Goldberg spears Jericho down and sets him up. Jackhammer. no referee and Batista is in the ring with a chair. Chair Shot to the head of Goldberg. Batista has Goldberg set up and Sitout Power Bomb. Evolution leaves and Jericho is up. Batista may have cost Goldberg a chance at the World Heavyweight Title. Jericho to the second rope. Lionsault. Cover and Jericho scores the pin with Goldberg kicking out just after three. Jericho will receive the title shot next week against Triple H. See you then.

Winner: Chris Jericho(w/Batista interference and the Lionsault)

Segment Rating: 82

Crowd Reaction: 86

Match Quality: 75

Show Rating: 79

[MattHarms]

WWE Smackdown 2/5/04

From the office of Paul Heyman, we kick off things with an announcement. No Way Out is ten days away and as a result, Heyman needs a big main event. Brock Lesnar and Chris Benoit will go at it for the WWE World Title at Wrestlemania but at No Way Out, they will both be wrestling in singles competion. Brock Lesnar will pick the opponent for Chris Benoit and Chris Benoit will pick the opponent for Brock Lesnar. Heyman thanks us for our time.

Segment Rating: 79

Jamie Noble and Tajiri vs Ultimo Dragon and Rey Misterio Jr

A lot of high flying action to kick things off on Smackdown. Dragon delivered an Asai Moonsault to the floor to Noble and Tajiri. It ended up with Rey and Noble in the ring. 6-1-9 connects and Rey goes for the West Coast Pop but Noble counters with a power bomb to score the pin. The clean pin. Noble celebrates with that pin over the WWE Cruiserweight Champion as a title shot could be looming in the horizon.

Winners: Jamie Noble and Tajiri(w/a power bomb to Misterio)

Segment Rating: 77

Crowd Reaction: 66

Match Quality: 89

The Big Show has an interview but John Cena interrupts it, challenging the Big Show to a United States Title Match at No Way Out. Show accepts and promises to crush Cena. Cena says that he will walk out of No Way Out as the United States Champion.

Segment Rating: 74

Non-Title Match:

Ernest Miller vs the Big Show

Choke Slam. Splat. Pin. Ernest Miller is out in less than ten seconds again. The Big Show stands on his throat after the match just to be evil and sadistic.

Winner: The Big Show(w/the Choke Slam)

Segment Rating: 69

Crowd Reaction: 75

Match Quality: 58

WWE Tag Team Title Match:

Johnny Stamboli and Chuck Palumbo vs the Dudley Boys©

The first title defense for the Dudley Boys against the FBI. The FBI had some pretty good moves, including a duel superkick on D-Von but in the end, The Dudley Boys put down Palumbo with the Dudley Death Drop. After the match, the Basham Brothers jumped the Dudley Boys, beating them to a pulp. The Basham Brothers are not too happy that they lost the Tag Team Title belts last week.

Winners: The Dudley Boys(w/the Dudley Death Drop)

Segment Rating: 76

Crowd Reaction: 73

Match Quality: 80

The World's Greatest Tag Team vs Paul London and Billy Kidman

Not as good as the Velocity Match but still passable enough for Television. Kidman had the Shooting Star Press all set up but Haas shoved him off the buckle right into a T-Bone Suplex from Benjamin to score the pin. The score between these two teams are 1-1.

Winners: The World's Greatest Tag Team(w/the T-Bone Suplex to Kidman)

Segment Rating: 73

Crowd Reaction: 64

Match Quality: 82

Heyman is backstage and we have more matches announced for No Way Out. John Cena will face the Big Show for the United States Title. Rey Misterio Jr will defend his Cruiserweight Title against Jamie Noble. The Dudley Boys defend their Tag Team Titles against The Basham Brothers and in the rubber match of their series, Kidman and London will face off against the World's Greatest Tag Team. All that and more at No Way Out.

Segment Rating: 90

Hardcore Holly comes out for his match with Sean O' Haire but O' Haire jumps him in the aisle with a chair. O' Haire assaults Hardcore Holly with a series of vicious chair shots before rolling him into the ring. O' Haire jabs the chair into the knee of Holly before folding it over his ankle. O' Haire snaps the chair shut on the leg of Holly with a pair of kneedrops. O' Haire lifts up Hardcore Holly and drives him down with the Prophecy. James Mitchell comes out laughing. He says that Sean O' Haire will wrestle when Sean O' Haire wants to wrestle and says that Hardcore Holly got put down once again. O' Haire will do this on his timetable and if Hardcore Holly has the guts, these two can meet at No Way Out.

Segment Rating: 63

Eddie Guerrero is out and he is mad at what Chavo did. First Chavo attacked him at the Rumble and then he denounced the Guerrero name. Eddie says he doesn't know what's going through Chavo's head right now but he calls out Chavo to get an answer. Konnan comes out and says that Eddie just doesn't get it. Chavo was in the shadow of Eddie and plus he was embarassed by Eddie's steortypical ways. Eddie calls Konnan a hypocrite and challenges him to come into the ring. Konnan says that he has one thing to say to Eddie. Turn around. Chavo is on the top rope and he kicks Eddie in the face before taking him down with the Tornado DDT. Konnan enters the ring and lifts up Eddie before taking him down with a rolling kick. Konnan sets up Eddie and Splash Mountain takes him down. Chavo up on the top rope and Frog Splash. Chavo says he will do this on his own and at No Way Out, he will beat respect out of Eddie. Chavo rubs the soles of his shoes in the face of Eddie before walking off.

Segment Rating: 79

Chris Benoit vs John Cena

Decent match but something did not click during this match. Benoit chops away at Cena and Triple German Suplex. Benoit goes for the Swandive Headbutt but Cena moves. F-U countered into the Crippler Crossface but Cena is in the ropes. Cena pounds away at Benoit and criss cross with both men colliding head on with each other. Benoit is knocked to the floor and Brock Lesnar is at ringside. Lesnar runs Benoit over with a clothesline before rolling him back into the ring. Cena has Benoit and F-U connects. Cena scores the pin. Lesnar enters the ring and stands over Benoit but Cena sees Lesnar and attacks him. Cena goes punch for punch with Lesnar but the Big Show is out and big boot to the back of the head. Lesnar has Cena up and F-5 delivered to Cena. The Big Show lifts up Cena and Choke Slam. Benoit is set up and F-5 to Benoit. Show and Lesnar stand tall in the ring as Smackdown goes off the air.

Winner: John Cena(w/the F-U)

Segment Rating: 74

Crowd Reaction: 71

Match Quality: 77

Overall: 73

WWE Velocity 2/7/04: Velocity was your typical show this week. The A-Train squashed Orlando Jordan with the Derailer. Funaki scored an upset over Chris Kanyon as Kanyon was too cocky and Funaki rolled him up with an inside cradle. Nunzio pinned Shannon Moore after the Sicilian Slice(Slingshot Rocker Dropper), and in the main event, Akio and Sakoda defeated Scotty 2 Hotty and Rikishi when Akio used the ropes to pin Scotty. Brawl after the match, proving that this Velocity feud is far from over.

[MattHarms]

WWE Heat 2/8/04: Test pinned Maven with the Big Boot, The Hurricane pinned Roderick Strong with the Eye of the Hurricane, Val Venis and Lance Storm defeated the Shane Twins as Ric Flair and Batista scouted them from the aisle, and in the main event, Booker T pinned Rene Dupree with the Axe Kick.

WWE Raw 2/9/04

World Tag Team Title Match:

Val Venis and Lance Storm vs Ric Flair and Batista©

Intense tag team stuff. Lance Storm was beaten on for most of the match but he makes the hot tag to Val Venis. Val Venis works over Flair but Batista attacks him. Batista goes to the floor to grab a World Tag Team Title Belt but Goldberg jumps Batista from behind. Goldberg and Batista trade punches at ringside and brawl all the way to the back. Flair has Val Venis set up for the Figure Four Leglock but Lance Storm catches him with a springboard dropkick. Val Venis up to the top rope and Money Shot on Ric Flair. Three count is made and we have brand new World Tag Team Champions.

Winners and Brand New World Tag Team Champions: Val Venis and Lance Storm(w/the Money Shot to Ric Flair)

Segment Rating: 69

Crowd Reaction: 78

Match Quality: 75

Kane is out from the back. He wants the Undertaker, right now. Kane keeps calling out the Undertaker but no answer, so Kane has to make an example. Kane grabs the timekeeper and drags him into the ring. Kane chokes the timekeeper but the lights go out. Blue lights come on and a druid comes out, carrying a black wreath. The druid steps into the ring and Kane grabs the druid by the throat. Choke Slam the druid. Kane rips the wreath into pieces. Kane says he buried the Undertaker. He buried him. The ghost of the Undertaker cannot be haunting him. Kane stomps off, not looking too happy.

Segment Rating: 84

WWE Women's Title Match:

Victoria vs Molly Holly©

Standard women's match right here. Molly seemed to not want anything to do with Victoria and Victoria beat the snot out of Molly throughout the match. Victoria goes up top for a moonsault but she misses and Molly bails with the belt, all the way up the ramp, for the countout. The crowd boos and Victoria is up. She attacks Molly and grabs him. DDT drives Molly down on the ramp. Victoria lifts up Molly and another DDT on the ramp. Victoria has snapped. Victoria rubs the soles of her boots into the face of Molly before walking off.

Winner by countout: Victoria(Molly Holly remains champion)

Segment Rating: 66

Crowd Reaction: 78

Match Quality: 68

La Resistance vs Terry Funk and Tommy Dreamer

La Resistance tried their best against the Hardcore Veterans but Dreamer and Funk stayed one step ahead of them. Terry Funk delivered a DDT to Conway and followed that up with a Spinning Toe Hold. Dupree attempted to enter the ring but Dreamer kicked him and Dreamer DDT. Conway taps out, giving the win to Dreamer and Funk. Steven Richards was watching on the ramp and he applauds the efforts of Funk and Dreamer.

Winners: Tommy Dreamer and Terry Funk(w/the Spinning Toe Hold to Conway)

Segment Rating: 61

Crowd Reaction: 65

Match Quality: 71

A video is shown and the basic announcement in it is that Mick Foley will be on Raw next week. He will answer the challenges of Randy Orton, one way or another.

Segment Rating: 87

WWE Interconinental Title Match:

Booker T vs Randy Orton©

Booker T took it to the champion with chops and kicks. Booker T whips Orton into the ropes but Orton avoided a clothesline and took advantage. Orton punished Booker T but when Orton went up top for a cross body, Booker T crotched him and climbed up. Superplex delivered on Orton. Booker T spinaroonie and Side Kick knocks Orton to the floor. Booker T reaches in and suplexes Orton. Booker T can feel it. Scissors Kick and cover but Orton is in the ropes. Orton pulls himself up and is loosening the turnbuckle pad. Booker pounds away on Orton and flapjack. Another spinaroonie but Orton ducks a side kick and low blow to Booker T. Orton rams Booker headfirst into the exposed steel and hooks him in a roll up, pulling the tights for the pin. Orton has stolen this one. Orton runs off like a theif in the night.

Winner: Randy Orton(w/a low blow, smash into the steel turnbuckle, and a roll up with the tights pulled)

Segment Rating: 72

Crowd Reaction: 83

Match Quality: 77

Matt Hardy vs Rob Van Dam

Van Dam puts Matt Hardy off balance with his martial arts offense. Nice leaping spin kick knocks Matt Hardy to the apron and rolling shoulder butt, sends Matt Hardy into the guardrail. Van Dam delivers a somersault plancha. Van Dam thumb point and rolls him in but Matt Hardy gains the advantage. Matt Hardy works over Van Dam and goes up top. Flying Legdrop misses. Exchange and the referee gets knocked down. Matt Hardy rolls to the outside with a chair and goes to chair Van Dam but Van Dam ducks and grabs the chair. Van Dam smashes the chair over the head of Matt Hardy but the referee sees it. Disqualification to Van Dam. Matt Hardy steals the victory. He rolls to the floor, running off to the back, leaving a ticked RVD in the ring with the chair.

Winner by disqualification: Matt Hardy

Segment Rating: 77

Crowd Reaction: 82

Match Quality: 90

Christian vs Bill Goldberg

Christian pinballed off of Goldberg's power offense without getting hardly any offense of his own. Spear, Jackhammer, you know the drill. Goldberg celebrates but here comes Batista. Lariat to the back of the head. Batista grabs Goldberg and into the ropes. Spinebuster. Batista lifts up Goldberg and sets him up. Batista Bomb. Goldberg has been laid out by Batista. Christian is up and he doesn't know that he lost so he covers Goldberg but the referee has already left the ring. Christian goes to complain to the referee and Goldberg is back up. Goldberg spears Christian again and lays him out with another Jackhammer.

Winner: Bill Goldberg(w/the Jackhammer)

Segment Rating: 74

Crowd Reaction: 84

Match Quality: 82

Christian is in the back. He declares it is time for drastic actions. He will make an impact tonight and all will respect him.

Segment Rating: 81

World Heavyweight Title Match:

Chris Jericho vs Triple H©

Chris Jericho attempted to keep Triple H off balance with his speed but Jericho was whipped into the steps on the floor and the Game takes charge with his slow, plodding offense. Triple H works over Jericho. DDT and Sleeperhold but the challenger fights out. Jawbreaker. Jericho batters the Game with chops and Walls of Jericho locked in but Triple H is in the ropes. Evolution is at ringside and Jericho leaps on them with a cross body. Jericho enters the ring and knee to the face by Triple H. Pedigree is reversed into the Walls of Jericho but Flair is on the ring apron. Batista goes after Jericho but Jericho attacks him. Orton and Batista corner Jericho but Christian runs out to the ring. Christian has a chair and Orton and Batista roll to the floor. Christian is going to hit Triple H, No he fakes and cracks the chair over the skull of Chris Jericho. Christian leaves the ring, the damage done. Triple H covers but only gets two. Jericho is still in this match. Triple H lifts up Jericho and Pedigree connects. There will be no more miracles as Jericho is pinned down to the canvas. Christian enters the ring, smirking over his former friend and Christian helps Jericho up, only to take him down with the Unprettier. Christian is booed. He has betrayed his only friend, one Chris Jericho.

Winner: Triple H(w/the Pedigree)

Segment Rating: 71

Crowd Reaction: 84

Match Quality: 70

Shawn Michaels vs Kurt Angle

The winner of this match faces Triple H at Wrestlemania for the World Heavyweight Championship. Michaels and Angle trade techinical wrestling holds to start but that goes flying out the window when HBK connects with a sucker punch. A brawl and Shawn Michaels gains the advantage. Pair of suplexes by Shawn and the announcers say that Angle came back after an injured neck last year, so that neck is a sore area. Michaels pounds away on the neck and whips Angle into the ropes. Powerslam and Shawn Michaels to the top rope. Angle is up and Moonsault onto Angle. Cover and nearfall. Shawn Michaels goes for a piledriver but Angle counters with a back drop. Pair of overhead suplexes and Angle goes for the Angle Slam but HBK avoids it. Sweet Chin Music countered into the Ankle Lock but Shawn Michaels is in the ropes. Angle pounds away at Michaels and whip is reversed. Shawn Michaels delivers an Arn Anderson style spinebuster before stepping to the top rope. Angle is up and Pop Up Superplex. Nearfall to Shawn Michaels. Angle pulls the straps down and Angle Slam. Another nearfall. Angle goes for the Rolling Germans but Shawn counters with a low blow and Sweet Chin Music connects. Angle is down and Shawn Michaels covers but Angle is in the ropes at two and three fourths.

The tension can be cut with a knife. Another Sweet Chin Music is blocked and Angle spins Michaels around, right into an overhead belly to belly suplex. Angle beckons Shawn Michaels and another Overhead Suplex. Angle goes for the Angle Slam but Michaels counters with a sunset flip for a nearfall and Angle rolls right into the Ankle Lock. Shawn Michaels will not tap and he makes it to the ropes once again. Angle pounds away at the leg of Michaels and whip into the ropes. Michaels gets the knee up to the face and leaps on the shoulders for a Victory Roll but Angle sits down on the way down and holds Michaels down for three. Kurt Angle has done it. Kurt Angle will face Triple H at Wrestlemania. Shawn Michaels looks a little dissapointed but he shakes Kurt Angle's hand and raises his arm up in the air.

Winner: Kurt Angle(after sitting down on a Victory Roll)

Segment Rating: 77

Crowd Reaction: 88

Match Quality: 82

Show Rating: 74

Edited January 3, 2006 by MattHarms

[MattHarms]

WWE Smackdown 2/12/04

Paul London, Billy Kidman, and the Dudley Boys vs the World's Greatest Tag Team and The Basham Brothers(w/Shaniqua)

Hodgepodge tag team stuff, with lots of spots and not much substance. The ending came when London went for the 450 Splash but Shelton shoved him from behind, getting him crotched. Doug Basham grabs London around the head and drives him down with a DDT off the top rope, giving Doug Basham the pin and winning this eight man tag team match for the heel squad.

Winners: The Basham Brothers and the WGTT(w/a Super DDT from Doug Basham to Paul London)

Segment Rating: 69

Crowd Reaction: 64

Match Quality: 75

Paul Heyman is backstage in his office when a very crazed looking Kane comes up to him. Kane asks Heyman where the Undertaker is. Heyman swears he doesn't know. Bzzz, wrong answer Paul. Kane hits Heyman with a punch, knocking him out of his chair. Heyman manages to hit a button on his desk, calling security. Wrong move, as Kane chokes him. Kane tells Heyman that if him and Bischoff don't work together to make a match between the Undertaker and Kane, dozens of superstars will suffer pain from Kane. It doesn't matter if it is Raw or Smackdown. Security comes out and Heyman yells for them to take Kane to the asylum. Kane says that the asylum will not hold him and he will be back, so Heyman better find the Undertaker or Kane will put Heyman six feet under.

Segment Rating: 87

Lesnar is out. Lesnar says that he has thought long and hard about Benoit's No Way Out opponent. Benoit will face off against the Man Beast, Rhyno. Benoit will feel the Gore. Rhyno comes out and promises pain for Benoit. Benoit comes out and says that Lesnar's opponent is one of the toughest men in the lockeroom, survival of many bar room brawls. He is Bradshaw. It will be Rhyno vs Chris Benoit and Bradshaw vs Brock Lesnar, this Sunday at No Way Out. A singles match between Bradshaw and Rhyno is made to give a little preview for No Way Out.

Segment Rating: 65

Bradshaw vs Rhyno

Nothing complicated about this match. Pretty much a brawl to the finish. Rhyno missed the Gore and Bradshaw missed the Clothesline from Hell. Eventually both men brawled around the ring and to the back for the double countout. After the bell rings, both men continue to brawl, to cheers from the crowd.

Winner: No Contest to a double countout

Segment Rating: 72

Crowd Reaction: 71

Match Quality: 74

James Mitchell is backstage when Hardcore Holly grabs him. Hardcore Holly tells Mitchell to let Sean O' Haire know that O' Haire will be in for a world of hurt this Sunday at No Way Out when Hardcore Holly gets him in the ring. Mitchell tells Holly that "those who repeat their past actions, will be doomed to repeat their mistakes". Sean O' Haire attacks Hardcore Holly from behind with a chair, blasting him with a half a dozen shots. Sean O' Haire stands over Hardcore Holly and tells Holly that he will never get the better of O' Haire but "I ain't telling you anything, you don't already know." A final chair shot before we fade out.

Segment Rating: 71

Konnan vs Eddie Guerrero

This was a pretty decent match, as Eddie led Konnan through this match and Konnan did something a little more than his limited offense. Konnan scored with a Splash Mountain for a nearfall but a second one is reversed into a Frankensteiner. Three amigos and Eddie goes up, Frog Splash but Chavo enters the ring and attacks Eddie from behind, for the the disqualification. Chavo sets up Eddie and Tornado DDT drives Eddie down. Konnan has Eddie set up and reverse figure four leglock while Chavo punches away at Eddie. Konnan and Chavo have left Eddie laying in the center of the ring.

Winner by Disqualification: Eddie Guerrero

Segment Rating: 80

Crowd Reaction: 82

Match Quality: 78

"You thought you know him before, but he has changed so much, that will never know him once again. He will only know what he allows you to know."

Edge returns to Smackdown. Coming soon.

Segment Rating: 74

Funaki vs Jamie Noble

Noble has a Cruiserweight Title shot this Sunday and Funaki is one of the lowest ranked members of the roster, so it should be no shock on who wins. This match is pretty good, as Funaki pinballed around for Noble's power offense and got in some shots of his own including a Diamond Dust and a WWE safe Fisherman Buster(more or less a release fisherman suplex in other words). Funaki puts the miss in missile dropkick and Noble scores with a dragon screw before putting Smackdown's Number One Announcer in the Trailer Hitch for the tap out. Noble goes into his Cruiserweight Title Match with Rey this Sunday with the win.

Winner: Jamie Noble(w/the Trailer Hitch)

Segment Rating: 73

Crowd Reaction: 43

Match Quality: 100

The Big Show vs Chris Benoit

Benoit plays a rousing game of "let's take out the legs of the bigger man", punishing Show with a Sharpshooter at one point. Show pounds away at Benoit but Benoit comes back and manages to pull of the Triple German, wrenching his back. Benoit goes for the Show but Show knocks him to the floor where Brock Lesnar sneaks out from the back and decks Benoit in the face with the WWE World Title Belt. Lesnar sets up Benoit and F-5 on the floor before rolling Benoit in for the pin. Big Show scores an easy pin, thanks to Brock Lesnar. After the match, Lesnar taunted Benoit with the belt, telling him that it will never be his.

Winner: The Big Show(thanks to Brock Lesnar)

Segment Rating: 76

Crowd Reaction: 80

Match Quality: 70

John Cena vs Brock Lesnar

The crowd was hot for this match which featured Cena using his quickness to outsmart the WWE champion out various points, including pulling out a missile dropkick and a flying elbowdrop, varying his game at points. Lesnar did eventually gain advantage by the time tested method of cheating, an eye rake. Lesnar pounds the head of Cena, setting him up for the F-5. Lesnar delivers a German Suplex release and gives the signal but Chris Benoit comes out. Cena attempts a quick roll up but Lesnar kicks out and catches Cena with an overhead belly to belly suplex. Lesnar sets up Cena for the F-5 but Benoit has the ankle and this gives Cena enough time to drop down and reverse the position, giving Lesnar the F-U to score the pin. John Cena has just pinned the WWE Champion in this non-title match. Chris Benoit enters the ring and puts Lesnar in the Crippler Crossface and once again Lesnar taps out. Lesnar is tapping! Benoit leaves, the damage done. No Way Out is this Sunday, see you then.

Winner: John Cena(w/the F-U)

Segment Rating: 81

Crowd Reaction: 85

Match Quality: 75

Show Rating: 73

WWE Velocity 2/14/04: The superstars of Raw invaded Velocity for one week due to Smackdown using Heat for the Pre-Game Show for No Way Out. Gail Kim made Lita submit to an arm grapevine submission in what had to have been a major upset, Maven scored an upset win over Test with a fluke roll up. After the match, Test laid a beatdown on Maven. In the main event, Mark Henry pinned the Hurricane with the World's Strongest Slam.

[MattHarms]

Sunday Night Heat Pre Game Show

Tajiri vs Rikishi

Kyo Dai and Scotty 2 Hotty have been banned from ringside for this singles match. Both men lock up and Tajiri ducks underneath a clothesline from Rikishi but Rikishi catches Tajiri with an elbow to the face and punches away at him. Rikishi whips Tajiri into the ropes and takes him down with a clothesline. Rikishi backs off and kick to the midsection of Tajiri. Rikishi scoops up Tajiri and slams him down on the canvas. Rikishi backs off and leg dropped across the chest of Tajiri. Rikishi makes the cover but only gets two. Rikishi picks up Tajiri and rams him into the corner, before blasting him across the chest with a pair of back elbow smashes. Rikishi steps forward and backs that ass into the chest of Tajiri. Rikishi has Tajiri set up and belly to belly suplex. This may be a short lived match for Tajiri and Rikishi picks him up and goes for a Samoan Drop but Tajiri counters with a crucifix, rolling Rikishi to the canvas for a one count. Tajiri delivers a palm thrust and a kick to the midsection. Tajiri backs off and dropkick to the beefy leg of Rikishi.

Tajiri backs off and a series of rapid fire kicks to the leg of Rikishi. Tajiri hooks Rikishi and attempts a suplex. No way, as Tajiri wrenches his back and Rikishi fires a headbutt to the back of the head. Rikishi drops his massive elbow across the back of the head of Tajiri. Rikishi lifts up Tajiri and punches away at him. Rikishi attempts to pull Tajiri out of the corner but Tajiri hangs onto the corner. Rikishi yanks and Tajiri has removed the corner pad from the corner, exposing that steel bolt. Rikishi pounds away on Tajiri and sets him up. Rikishi has the Samoan Drop on Tajiri but Akio is out from the back. He has been barred from this match. Sakoda is on the other end, having the referee distracted. Rikishi flips Akio in the ring and belly to belly suplex. Tajiri is up and poised. Rikishi turns around and Tajiri spits green mist in the eyes of Rikishi. Tajiri grabs Rikishi by the hair and slams him headfirst into the exposed turnbuckle. Rikishi falls back, like a big tree. Tajiri makes the cover as the referee turns around and scores the pin.

Winner: Tajiri(w/the mist and a slam into the exposed steel)

Segment Rating: 69

Crowd Reaction: 68

Match Quality: 71

Smackdown! presents, WWE No Way Out only on Pay Per View

Winners Receive a Shot at the WWE Tag Team Titles:

Paul London and Billy Kidman vs the World's Greatest Tag Team

Michael Cole and Tazz state that the winners of this match will receive the title shot this coming Thursday on Smackdown. London and Kidman attack the WGTT with a stereo dropkick at the bell and then rattle them with punches. The referee finally gets control and it is Paul London and Charlie Haas to start things. Cole puts over London as the future of Smackdown as London batters Haas with forearms before whipping Charlie Haas into the ropes and high cross body. London scores a one count. London grabs Haas and armdrag takedown. Haas up and a hiptoss from London. London trips on Haas and tags in Kidman. London rocks back and catapaults Haas into a slingshot clothesline from Kidman. Kidman backs off and elbowdrop to the chest. Kidman picks up Haas and Kidman pounds away at Haas. Kidman off the ropes and clothesline takes down Charlie Haas. Kidman steps to the ring apron and slingshots in, driving a leg down across the chest of Charlie Haas. Kidman makes the cover but two count only as Shelton Benjamin breaks it up with an elbow to the back of the head.

Kidman goes after Benjamin but Haas hooks him from behind and waistlock takedown. Haas goes right into a dragon sleeper, working over Kidman, with his submission wrestling skills. Kidman attempts to bridge out but Haas fires some elbows to the chest of Kidman before taking him down with a version of the Hurricane's Eye of the Hurricane. Haas makes the cover but only gets a two count. Haas sets up Kidman for a suplex before tagging in Shelton. Haas has Kidman lifted up and they drive Kidman down with a vertical suplex/springboard clothesline combination. Shelton Benjamin covers for a two count. Shelton picks up Kidman and armwringer, followed by chops, and then a leg lariat. Shelton leaps to the second rope and drives an elbow down across the chest of Kidman, shades of the legendary Bret "The Hitman" Hart. Benjamin lifts up Kidman and whips him into the ropes. Shelton Benjamin snaps Kidman down with a powerslam. Shelton hooks the leg but only gets a two count. Shelton Benjamin pulls himself back up and Benjamin lifts up Kidman by the hair before chopping away at him. Shelton sets up Kidman into the ropes and overhead belly to belly suplex, snapping Kidman down to the canvas once again.

Benjamin lifts up Kidman before tagging in Charlie Haas. Benjamin drapes Kidman over the top rope and pounds away at him. Haas kicks Kidman in the ribs several times, with Kidman still draped over the ropes. Haas makes the tag back to Benjamin and Haas holds Kidman down. Benjamin bounces off the ropes and leapfrogs over Haas, before catching Kidman with the Broken Arrow. Kidman falls back as Shelton Benjamin makes the cover, for a two and a half count. Shelton Benjamin lifts Kidman up in a cradle and goes for a suplex but Kidman counters with a small package for two. Benjamin is up and clothesline ducked and Kidman takes down Shelton with a reverse neckbreaker. Kidman has got to make the tag, he has been in this bout for too long. London has the hand extended. Benjamin tags in Haas and Haas grabs the ankle of Kidman but Kidman snaps off and pops Haas across the back of the head with an enzuigiri before Kidman shoots forward and Tags in Paul London!

London enters the ring, chopping away on Charlie Haas. London whips Haas into the ropes and takes him down with the dropsault. Benjamin enters the ring and London catches Benjamin with the dropsault. London kicks Haas in the midsection and goes around, wrapping him in a double chickenwing. London lifts up Haas and shakes him before a few seconds before dropping him down from that position. London rolls Haas over but Benjamin pulls him off at two. Benjamin goes for a quick elbow on London but London ducks and leaps on the shoulders of Benjamin, taking him down with a Frankensteiner. Benjamin rolls to the floor and Haas attempts to get the jump on London but London ducks it and back elbow. London whips Haas into the ropes and London spins around Haas before taking him down with a Hurricane DDT. Haas has been dumped on his head and London makes the cover, scoring a two and a half count. London picks up Haas and whips him into the corner. London handsprings in before taking Haas down with a clothesline from the corner. London springs to the top rope as Haas falls down and London leaps down onto Haas with a 450 Splash. London makes the cover but Shelton Benjamin breaks up the pin at two and a half.

It is breaking down, all four men are in the ring. This is a brawl to settle it all. Kidman and Benjamin trade punches and Kidman goes for a clothesline but Benjamn catches Kidman and dumps him over the top rope. London has Haas set up for a power bomb but Shelton rushes him from behind and clips London across the back of the head with a spin kick! London is dazed and Haas hooks London and drops him on his head with a T-Bone Suplex. Haas covers as Shelton Benjamin cuts off Kidman. Three is scored and the World's Greatest Tag Team are the number one contenders for the WWE Tag Team Titles.

Winners: The World's Greatest Tag Team(Haas T-Bones London for the pin)

Segment Rating: 76

Crowd Reaction: 63

Match Quality: 89

Hardcore Holly vs Sean O' Haire(w/James Mitchell)

Hardcore Holly is looking forward to getting his hands on O' Haire and he wastes little time, pounding away at O' Haire with punches and attempting to whip O' Haire into the ropes but O' Haire blocks it and clothesline Hardcore Holly down. O' Haire picks up Hardcore Holly and pounds away at him with punches. O' Haire whips Hardcore Holly into the ropes and big kick to the face as Mitchell laughs evilly from ringside. O' Haire catches Hardcore Holly with a leaping elbowdrop to the chest before picking him up. O' Haire grabs Hardcore Holly by the throat and chokelift, shaking Hardcore like a ragdoll before tossing him in the corner. O' Haire drives an elbow right into the face of Hardcore Holly. O' Haire scoops up Hardcore Holly and massive backbreaker. O' Haire drops the knee down across the chest of Hardcore Holly. Sean O' Haire picks up Hardcore Holly and presses him across his head before snapping him down with an over the shoulder powerslam from that position.

O' Haire steps to the outside, before dragging Hardcore Holly with him. O' Haire pulls Hardcore Holly forward and rams him groin first into the ringpost. O' Haire pulls back and he rams the groin of Hardcore Holly into the ringpost again. The referee is warning O' Haire but O' Haire pays him no mind and drags Hardcore Holly to the floor. O' Haire has Hardcore Holly and flips him into the ring steps. Hardcore Holly just did a somersault into the ringsteps. O' Haire picks up Hardcore and rolls him into the ring. O' Haire climbs to the top rope and Hardcore Holly staggers to his feet. O' Haire leaps off and springboard clothesline knocks Hardcore Holly down. O' Haire is not going for the cover. O' Haire brings up Hardcore Holly and places him on the top rope. O' Haire climbs up with Hardcore Holly and hooks him. Belly to Belly Superplex drives Hardcore Holly down. O' Haire makes the cover hooking the leg but he pulls Hardcore Holly up at two.

O' Haire slaps Hardcore Holly in the face. O' Haire lifts up Hardcore Holly and rams him into the corner. O' Haire backs up but Hardcore Holly manages to get a foot up into the face. Hardcore Holly explodes out of the corner with a clothesline. Hardcore Holly waits for O' Haire to get up. O' Haire is up and dropkick knocks O' Haire to one knee. Hardcore pounds away at O' Haire and backs off before knocking O' Haire to his back with an elbow to the head. Hardcore Holly gives the signal. Alabama Slam is coming up but Mitchell is on the ring apron. Hardcore Holly takes a swing at Mitchell but Mitchell drops down and O' Haire catches Hardcore Holly as he turns around and drills him with the Prophecy. O' Haire is...not going for the cover. This could be costly but O' Haire is going to the top rope. O' Haire leaps off and slams his body onto Hardcore Holly with the Seanton Bomb. O' Haire hasn't used that move since his days in WCW. O' Haire makes the cover and hooks the leg, scoring the pin. O' Haire has just destroyed Hardcore Holly tonight at No Way Out.

Winner: Sean O' Haire(w/the Seanton Bomb)

Segment Rating: 75

Crowd Reaction: 69

Match Quality: 82

O' Haire rolls to the floor and grabs a chair. O' Haire picks up Hardcore Holly and wraps the chair around his skull with a vicious shot. Mitchell laughs at the misfortune of Hardcore Holly. O' Haire has proved that he has a new edge that will be a force to reckon win.

March 14th. Madison Square Garden. It all begins again. Wrestlemania XX only on Pay Per View.

WWE Cruiserweight Title Match:

Jamie Noble vs Rey Misterio Jr©

Noble and Rey lock up and Noble shoves Rey into the corner and goes for a forearm but Rey ducks it and Noble hits the corner. Rey jabs away at Noble and whips him into the ropes. Rey takes down Noble with a dropkick and Noble rolls to the floor. Rey baseball slides to the floor, wraps his legs around the head of Noble, and flips him to the floor with a spinning headscissors. Rey picks up Noble and rolls him back into the ring. Rey leaps to the middle of the top rope and springboard dropkick takes Noble down. Rey has the challenger cover but only a one count. Rey lifts up Noble and forearms to the face. Rey whips Noble into the ropes and Rey takes down Noble with a spinning headscissors. Rey kicks Noble in the ribs and knuckle lock. Rey runs up the buckles and flips Noble down to his back with an armdrag. Rey kicks Noble in the midsection and drives him down with a DDT. Rey makes the cover and two count. Rey lifts up Noble and whip into the ropes but Noble reverses and knocks the champion down with a clip to the knee.

Noble drives a knee to the side of the leg. Rey Misterio Jr has had a history of knee injuries and Noble grabs the leg, pounding away on it before setting up Rey and dragon screw legwhip. Noble hangs onto the leg and drives a knee into the back of it. Noble puts the knee on the middle rope and sits down on it a pair of times. Noble lifts up Rey and Noble double underhooks Rey before bringing him down with a backbreaker. Noble makes the cover and scores a two count. Noble picks up Rey Misterio Jr and whips him into the ropes. Noble lifts up Rey and flapjack. Rey is rammed facefirst into the canvas and Noble grips onto the leg and lifts up Rey's leg, only to slam it down onto the canvas. Noble turns Rey over and bends the leg back, causing Rey to scream out in pain. Noble picks up Rey and hooks his leg and another Dragon Screw Legwhip. Noble hooks Rey's leg and Half Boston Crab. Noble is grinding his foot into the back of the head of Rey for an extra advantage while pulling back on that leg. Noble is really working this leg. Rey manages to get to the ropes and Noble breaks the hold.

Noble picks up Rey and whips him into the corner. Noble kicks Rey and sets him up. Snap Suplex drives the back of Rey down into the canvas. Noble is working over both the back and the leg, setting it up. Noble knees Rey in the back. Noble fires another knee into the back. Noble lifts up Rey and side waistlock set up, right into a backbreaker. Noble delivers a sliding dropkick to the back of Rey, as the crowd chants for the WWE Cruiserweight Champion to get up. Noble is taking the high flying game from Rey and Noble picks up Rey and knee crunching atomic drop. Noble knees Rey in the leg, causing him to become double over and double underhook. Noble drives Rey down to the canvas with a Tiger Bomb and Noble hangs onto the legs. Noble turns Rey over and Texas Cloverleaf. We haven't seen this move in the WWE for quite some time, since the days of Dean Malenko. Noble rocks back on the hold, sitting down on the back and pulling at the legs. Noble punishes Rey severely in this hold. Rey is squiriming towards the ropes, he is nearly there and Rey manages to grab hold of the ropes. Noble uses his four count before he breaks the hold, doing as much damage to Rey as possible.

Noble rams a knee into the back of Rey before setting him up. Noble rams Rey backfirst into the corner and hooks him. Noble brings Rey up to the top rope and Noble climbs up, pounding away on Rey. Noble is going to go for a superplex but Rey manages to block it with forearms to the face. Rey has Noble set up and Rey nearly folds up Noble like an accordian with a Super Sunset Flip Power Bomb. Noble has been driven on the back of the head but Rey wrenched his knee on the way down and is unable to cover quickly. Rey is sliding, clutching his leg. Rey goes for the cover but Noble brings the shoulder up at two and a half. Rey grits his teeth and pulls himself up. Rey steps to the floor. He is not going to try this move on a bad leg, is he? Rey leaps to the middle of the top rope, his knee nearly buckling. Noble is up and West Coast Pop takes Noble down. Rey manages to grab onto Noble's legs and hold him down for the three. Rey barely retains the Cruiserweight Title but Noble gave him quite a beating tonight at No Way Out.

Winner: Rey Misterio Jr.(w/the West Coast Pop)

Segment Rating: 82

Crowd Reaction: 77

Match Quality: 88

Rey clutches his knee, rolling around on the canvas, as we fade out for a video package for Chavo against Eddie Guerrero.

Chavo(w/Konnan) vs Eddie Guerrero

Chavo enters the ring and Eddie pounds away at him. Eddie whips Chavo into the ropes and takes Chavo down with a clothesline. Eddie picks up Chavo and rams him into the buckle several times before blistering his chest with chops. Eddie whips Chavo into the ropes and running back elbow smash to the face. Eddie lifts up Chavo and chops to the chest. Eddie whips Chavo into the ropes and Eddie hooks Chavo from behind. Eddie sets up Chavo and belly to back suplex. Eddie rubs the soles of his boot across the chest of Chavo. Eddie kneels over Chavo and punches away at him. Eddie is trying to beat some respect out of his nephew, for dishonoring the Guerrero name! Eddie lifts up Chavo and slaps him across the face. Eddie knees Chavo in the forehead and Eddie delivers a kneelift, knocking Chavo back. Eddie sets up Chavo and backbreaker. Eddie goes to the outside but Konnan grabs the ankle. Eddie pounds away on Konnan but Chavo clubs Eddie from behind.

Chavo rocks Eddie with a pair of European Uppercuts. Chavo backs off and forearm to the face. Chavo dropkicks Eddie down. Chavo drops an elbow down across the chest of Eddie Guerrero. Chavo brings Eddie up to his feet and knee to the chest. Chavo climbs to the second rope and knees Eddie in the face. Chavo hooks Eddie and Tornado DDT brings Eddie down. Chavo could very well have Eddie here, no only a two count! Chavo picks up Eddie and goes for a Brain Buster but Eddie slides down and Eddie dropkicks Chavo from behind. Eddie turns around Chavo and blisters his chest with chops. Eddie whips Chavo into the ropes and powerslam takes Chavo down. Konnan is on the ring apron and Eddie slingshots him in. Eddie sets up Konnan and drives him down with a brain buster. Chavo attempts to get the jump on Eddie but Eddie elbows him and sets up Chavo. Eddie nearly drives Chavo to the canvas with a massive power bomb.

Eddie has lost it. Eddie steps to the floor and he has a chair. He doesn't care about the win but the referee takes the chair away. Eddie shrugs and turns around. Eddie sets up Chavo and rolling snap suplexes into a brain buster. Eddie rolls over to Konnan and drops a knee down onto Konnan before picking him up and tossing him to the floor. Eddie sets up Chavo and rams him into the corner. Eddie climbs up with Chavo and hooks him around head and goes for a Swinging DDT but Chavo manages to shove Eddie off and Eddie hits the referee. The referee is down and Eddie knocks Chavo down with a clothesline. Eddie has a smirk on his face, as he picks up the chair. Wait a minute. Raw's Matt Hardy enters the ring. He doesn't even work on Smackdown, what is he doing here. Matt Hardy kneels down behind Eddie and low blow. Matt Hardy grabs Eddie and Twist of Fate. Matt Hardy leaves the ring, the damage done as Chavo collapses on Eddie for the pin. The referee comes to and counts the pin. Chavo has won thanks to a wrestler who doesn' t even work on this brand. What business did Matt Hardy have out here anyway?

Winner: Chavo(thanks to help from Matt Hardy)

Segment Rating: 89

Crowd Reaction: 79

Match Quality: 100

Chavo and Konnan celebrate the win but you can believe once Eddie gets up, he is going to want some revenge on Raw's Matt Hardy for interfering.

Road to Wrestlemania Challenge:

Bradshaw vs Brock Lesnar

Lesnar's WWE Championship is not on the line, as this is just a match to get him geared up for his big title defense against Chris Benoit at Wrestlemania XX. Lesnar and Bradshaw lock up and Bradshaw pummels the champion with punches before whipping him into the ropes and taking Lesnar down with a shoulderblock. Bradshaw drops a massive elbow down across the chest of Lesnar before picking him up and whipping him into the corner. Bradshaw charges in and knee to the ribs. Bradshaw sets up Lesnar and goes for a gutwrench but Lesnar drops down and kicks Bradshaw in the midsection. Lesnar sets up Bradshaw and overhead belly to belly suplex. Bradshaw took that move awkwardly and he is getting back up. Lesnar picks up Bradshaw and forearms. Lesnar whips Bradshaw into the corner and running knee. Lesnar scoops up Bradshaw and backbreaker. Lesnar covers and two count only. Lesnar climbs to the second rope and waits on Bradshaw. Lesnar leaps off with a double axe handle but Bradshaw catches him and inverted atomic drop.

Bradshaw backs off and big boot to the face of Lesnar. Bradshaw lifts up Lesnar and forearms to the head. Bradshaw whips Lesnar into the ropes and Bradshaw lifts up Lesnar. Side Slam takes Brock Lesnar down to the canvas. Bradshaw gives the signal. Bradshaw bounces off the ropes but Lesnar rolls to the outside to avoid the Clothesline from Hell. Bradshaw follows him and pounds away on Lesnar. Lesnar is whipped backfirst into the ring steps and Bradshaw rolls Lesnar back into the ring. Bradshaw climbs to the top rope and springboard shoulderblock. That move looked a bit off but Bradshaw covers and scores a two count. Bradshaw lifts up Lesnar and pounds away on his back before setting him up and dropping him with a power bomb. Bradshaw covers Lesnar and scores a two count. Bradshaw gives the signal. Clothesline From Hell. Bradshaw bounces off the ropes but Lesnar ducks and Lesnar picks up Bradshaw and F-5. Bradshaw drops to his knees, taking the move in an ugly manner and Lesnar rolls over Bradshaw and scores the pin.

Winner: Brock Lesnar(w/the F-5)

Segment Rating: 71

Crowd Reaction: 77

Match Quality: 60

WWE Tag Team Title Match:

The Basham Brothers vs the Dudley Boys©

Bubba Ray Dudley starts out with Doug Basham. Bubba and Doug locks up and Bubba shoves Doug off before catching him with an elbow to the head. Bubba backs off and jabs away at Doug Basham. Bubba lifts up Doug Basham and whips him into the corner. Bubba runs into the corner and clotheslines him in the corner. Doug Basham falls facefirst into the canvas. Bubba picks up Doug Basham and rams an elbow down across the back of the head before tagging in D-Von Dudley. The Dudleys whip Doug into the ropes and lift him up before taking him down with a double flapjack. D-Von Dudley stomps away at the back of the head of Doug Basham. D-Von Dudley picks up Doug Basham and whips him into the corner before charging in and clothesling him in the corner. D-Von Dudley leaps to the second rope and waits for Doug Basham. D-Von leaps off the second rope and drives an elbow to the head of Doug Basham. D-Von does a little dance before bouncing off the ropes. Danny Basham punches D-Von across the back of the head. D-Von turns around and knocks Danny off the ring apron.

Doug Basham knocks D-Von down with a leg lariat as he turns around. Doug Basham picks up D-Von Dudley and whips him off into the ropes. Doug slams D-Von down with a spinebuster before bringing in Danny. The Bashams drop a double elbow down across the chest of D-Von. Danny Basham makes the cover and scores a two count. Danny Basham picks up D-Von and rams him into the turnbuckle a pair of times. Danny rams an elbow to the chest of D-Von and Danny Basham whips D-Von into the ropes and fist to the midsection. Danny backs off and swinging neckbreaker snaps D-Von Dudley down. Danny makes the cover and scores a two count. Danny Basham makes the tag to Doug Basham. The Basham Brothers picks up D-Von and pounds away at him. The Basham Brothers whips D-Von into the ropes and double spinebuster takes D-Von down. Doug makes the cover and another two count. Doug Basham leaps to the second rope and leaps off but misses an elbowdrop off the ropes.

D-Von slides over the corner and Doug Basham rolls into the corner, making the tag to Danny Basham. Danny Basham rushes into the ring but Bubba gets tag in. Bubba enters the ring and pounds away at Doug. Bubba knocks Doug down with a clothesline. Danny gets hit with a clothesline. Bubba winds it up and double elbow to the heads of Both Basham Brothers. Bubba whips Danny into the corner. Bubba rushes into the ring and avalanche squashing Danny into the corner. Bubba has Danny set up and Bubba spreads the legs of Danny. D-Von is up and Wazzup. D-Von drops the headbutt down across the crotch of Danny Basham. Bubba knocks Doug Basham to the floor while D-Von does a dance. Bubba slaps D-Von across the chest and yells at D-Von to get the table. D-Von rolls to the floor and slides the table into the ring but Doug Basham enters the ring and makes the switch with his brother. Bubba grabs Doug but Doug shoves him off and kicks him before taking him down with a reverse Russian Legsweep. Doug Basham makes the cover and scores a two count before D-Von breaks up the pin.

The table is set up and D-Von whips Doug Basham into the ropes as Bubba gets up and lifts Doug into the ropes. The Dudley Boys bring Doug Basham down through the table with the Dudley Death Drop. The referee warns the Dudley Boys but Bubba makes the cover and scores the pin. The Dudley Boys remain Tag Team Champions.

Winners: The Dudley Boys(w/the Dudley Death Drop through a table)

Segment Rating: 78

Crowd Reaction: 70

Match Quality: 87

Road to Wrestlemania Challenge:

Rhyno vs Chris Benoit

Lock up and Benoit takes Rhyno down with a double leg takedown before punching away at Rhyno before Rhyno kicks off at Benoit and goes for a clothesline but Benoit ducks and chops away at Rhyno. Benoit whips Rhyno into the ropes and goes for a back elbow smash but Rhyno ducks and Benoit catches Rhyno down with a clothesline on the rebound. Benoit drops an elbowdrop down to the chest of Rhyno. Benoit picks up Rhyno and forearm to the back of the head. Benoit hammers Rhyno with a chop. Benoit whips Rhyno into the ropes and goes for the Crossface but Rhyno rolls out and trips Benoit up. Rhyno scores a one count and Rhyno clotheslines Benoit down. Rhyno picks up Benoit and rams him into the corner. Rhyno punches away at Benoit and backs off, before driving a shoulder into the midsection of Benoit. Rhyno is softening up the ribs for the Gore. Rhyno knees Benoit in the midsection and snap mare. Rhyno kicks Benoit in the ribs several times before lifting up Benoit and gutwrenches him before taking him down with a gutwrench suplex. Rhyno covers but only scores a two count.

Rhyno picks up Benoit and pounds away on his back with forearms. Rhyno whips Benoit into the ropes. Rhyno lifts up Benoit and takes him down with a spinebuster. Rhyno makes the cover and scores a two count. Rhyno lifts Benoit up and elbow driven down across the back of the head. Rhyno drives a knee to the ribs of Benoit and Rhyno whips Benoit into the corner ribs first. Rhyno sets up Benoit and takes him down with a belly to back suplex. Rhyno climbs to the second rope. Rhyno drives the elbow down across the ribs of Benoit from the top rope and scores a two count. Rhyno lifts up Benoit and abdominal stretch. Rhyno pulls back on the ribs of Benoit. Rhyno works over Benoit and drives a knee to the side. Rhyno forearms across Benoit. Rhyno whips Benoit into the corner, chest first. Rhyno charges and running shoulder to the back of Benoit. Rhyno turns Benoit around and sets up Benoit. Rhyno takes Benoit and takes over with a snap suplex. Rhyno makes the cover and scores a two count.

Rhyno lifts up Benoit and scoops up Benoit, takes him down with a backbreaker. Rhyno leaps to the second rope. Rhyno leaps off the second rope and knee driven down across Benoit. Rhyno picks up Benoit and forearm to the back. Rhyno lifts up Benoit and climbs up with him. Rhyno hooks Benoit and takes him down with a superplex. Benoit bounces off the canvas, holding his side. Rhyno pulls Benoit into the corner and leaps to the second rope. Rhyno goes for a pump splash but Benoit gets the knees up and Rhyno is winded. Benoit pulls himself up and chops away at Rhyno. Benoit rocks Rhyno with a headbutt and weaves behind before taking Rhyno down with a belly to back suplex. Benoit covers Rhyno and scores a two count. Benoit picks up Rhyno and whips him into the corner. Benoit charges in and clothesline to the back of the head. Benoit chops away at Rhyno but Rhyno stops Benoit in his tracks with a thumb to the eye. Rhyno puts Benoit in a standing headscissors and lifts him up. Rhyno drives Benoit down with a sitdown power bomb. Rhyno covers Benoit and hooks the leg, scoring a two and a half count.

Rhyno sets up Benoit in an inverted facelock and bounces off the ropes, going for a slingshot reverse suplex but Benoit goes behind and Benoit takes Rhyno down with a German Suplex. Benoit hangs on and another German Suplex. Benoit hangs on and a third German Suplex. Benoit clutches his side before rolling over and covering a two and a half count. Benoit picks up Rhyno and chops away at him. Benoit sets up Rhyno and vertical suplex. Benoit turns Rhyno over and Crippler Crossface is locked in. Benoit cranks back on Rhyno. Benoit pulls back on the head of Rhyno but Rhyno gets to the ropes. Benoit pulls off and Benoit picks up Rhyno, chopping away at him. Benoit whips Rhyno into the ropes but Rhyno reverses. Rhyno drives Benoit with the Gore. Benoit was nearly snapped in half with that move. Rhyno parades around like a psycho before going for the cover but Benoit manages to roll the shoulder up at two and three fourths.

Rhyno picks up Benoit and whips him into the ropes. Rhyno goes for another Gore but Benoit catches the arm and Crippler Crossface. Benoit has the hold on. Benoit is really putting the pressure on this hold. Benoit has the hold on and Rhyno reaches towards the ropes but he can't quite make it. Rhyno gives one last pull but he can't quite make it so he taps out, giving Benoit the win.

Winner: Chris Benoit(w/the Crippler Crossface)

Segment Rating: 79

Crowd Reaction: 77

Match Quality: 81

Benoit gets the ring but Brock Lesnar rushes out to the ring. Lesnar has the WWE World Championship Belt in hand and Lesnar smashes the belt into the back of the head of Benoit. Lesnar lifts up Benoit and F-5 on the Championship Belt. Lesnar sets up Benoit and puts him in the Brock-Lock. Lesnar is yelling: "tap you son of a bitch." Lesnar is trying to break the leg of Benoit, trying to soften him up before Wrestlemania. Lesnar is really cranking on and security pours into the ring, attempting to yank Lesnar off of Benoit. Lesnar is finally off and Benoit is clutching his leg. Lesnar may have did some damage to the leg of Benoit. Lesnar breaks away from security and drops an elbow on the leg of Benoit. Lesnar pounds away on the leg of Chris Benoit. Lesnar wraps around the leg and leg scissors stomp. Lesnar pulls himself up and poses over the fallen body of Benoit. Lesnar picks up the belt and walks off. We fade out to a video package for the main event involving John Cena and the Big Show.

WWE United States Title Match:

John Cena vs The Big Show©

John Cena is serious tonight. This is is big chance to break into the top of the card by winning the United States Title. They lock up and Cena shoves off the Big Show. Cena punches away on the Big Show and backs off before knocking him back with a clothesline. Cena fires some forearms and attempts to whip the Big Show into the ropes but the Big Show puts the breaks on and reverses it. The Big Show knocks Cena down with a boot to the chest. The Big Show picks up Cena and headbutts him, knocking him down. Cena is lifted up and Big Show whips Cena into the corner. Big Show charges into the corner but Cena moves and Show hits the corner. Cena pounds away at the Big Show. Cena whips Big Show into the ropes and leaping forearm to the face. Cena backs off and clothesline to the Big Show. Cena kicks the Big Show and Cena attempts to go for a DDT but Show powers out and knocks Cena down with a double sledge. Big Show drops down with an elbow to the chest. Big Show is up and he stands on Cena like he would stand on a curb. Big Show backs off and lifts up Cena before whips him into the corner. Big Show rams one of his massive forearms down across the chest of Cena.

The Big Show whips Cena into the ropes and lifts him up. Big Show drives Cena down with a side slam. Big Show covers hooking the leg and scores a two count. Big Show hoists up Cena and scoops him up before dropping him down with a backbreaker. Big Show reaches down and wraps his hands around the throat of Cena, choking him out. The Big Show lifts up Cena and whips him into the ropes. Big Show ducks his head and Cena manages to take the Big Show down with a flipping neckbreaker. Cena backs off and Five Knuckle Shuffle to the back of the head. Cena rolls over Big Show but Show powers out at one. Cena steps to the ring apron. Cena is on the top rope and leaps off. Cena cross body is caught by the Big Show and the Big Show sends Cena crashing down to the canvas with a powerslam. Big Show sets up Cena and bearhug. Big Show is putting the pressure on Cena. The Big Show is trying to make Cena submit to this bearhug. The arm drops two and a half times before Show drops Cena. Show makes the cover but Cena manages to kick out at two.

The Big Show picks up Cena and whips him into the ropes. The Big Show clotheslines Cena to the floor. The Big Show steps to the floor and goes for a punch for Cena but Cena drops down and The Big Show punches the post the Big Show holds his hand and Cena leaps to the ring apron and double axe handle to the back. Cena pounds away at the Big Show and rolls back into the ring to break the count before rolling back out. Cena picks up a chair and attempts to hit the Big Show with it but the Big Show manages to kick the chair into the face of Cena. The Big Show lifts up Cena and drops him chest first down across the guardrail. Big Show scoops up Cena and rolls him back into the ring. Big Show has the chair and he tosses it into the ring. Big Show kicks the chair and headbutts Cena. Big Show hooks Cena and lifts up Cena for the Choke Slam but Cena manages to punt Show in the crotch with a kick. Cena lifts Big Show up and drops him down with the F-U. Cena makes the cover and scores the pin, winning the United States Title.

Winner and new WWE United States Champion: John Cena

Segment Rating: 76

Crowd Reaction: 82

Match Quality: 64

Big pop for Cena as Cena grabs the United States Title Belt. Cena enters the crowd and celebrates in the crowd, with his chain gang. Cena has done it, he beat the Big Show. See you on Smackdown!

Overall Show Rating: 75

[MattHarms]

WWE Raw 2/16/04

Triple H is out. Wrestlemania is a month away and Triple H is still the World Heavyweight Champion after his win over Chris Jericho last week on this program. Triple H's next challenger is Kurt Angle. Triple H puts over Kurt Angle as a good talent but not on the level of Triple H. HHH continues with his usual long promo but is interrupted by Kane. Kane says that he doesn't care how Triple H is going to beat Kurt Angle, all he cares about is getting the Undertaker in the ring. Until that happens, anyone who gets in his way will be a victim. Kane declares that even the World Heavyweight Champion is not even safe. Kane enters the ring and attacks Triple H. HHH attempts to fight back but he is not prepared and Kane knocks Triple H to the floor but security rushes into the ring along with Eric Bischoff. Bischoff yells that if Kane wants a fight, Kane will get one. Kane will face Triple H in a non-title match tonight on Raw. Bischoff says that he doesn't know where the Undertaker is and he doesn't have the power to make the match, so Kane is on thin ice. Bischoff promises to terminate Kane's contract if he continues to be uncontrollable.

Segment Rating: 81

Victoria and Terry Funk vs Molly Holly and Ric Flair

Funk attacks Ric Flair and brawls with him around the ring, throwing him into every metal thing around the ringside area and battering him with punches. Funk chops away at Flair, leaving the ladies to have an above average match in the ring. Molly works over the leg of Victoria throughout most of the match and goes for a figure four but Victoria reverses into a cradle, once again pinning the WWE Women's Champion. Molly snaps and kicks the referee in the groin but Victoria goes to the floor. Victoria has a strong case for another WWE Women's Title Shot.

Winners: Victoria and Terry Funk(w/a cradle reversal)

Segment Rating: 73

Crowd Reaction: 79

Match Quality: 62

Wrestlemania Road Report: Matches signed so far: Chris Benoit against Brock Lesnar with the WWE World Title and Kurt Angle against Triple H for the World Heavyweight Title, in four weeks at Madison Square Garden. New matches signed: Christian faces off against Chris Jericho, Batista against Goldberg, and a fatal four way match for the World Tag Team Titles. Stay tuned for more Wrestlemania news in the coming weeks.

Rene Dupree(w/Rob Conway) vs Lance Storm(w/Val Venis)

The announcers put over that La Resistance has a shot to be part of the Four Corners World Tag Team Title Match at Wrestlemania should Dupree beats Storm. Pretty good techinical match with lots of good moves. Storm takes down Dupree with a Springboard Dropkick but Rob Conway enters the ring. Storm goes after Conway and Superkick. Storm turns around and gets taken down with the Bastille Driver. Dupree makes the cover and scores the pin. La Resistance enters the ring and helps double team Storm but Val Venis slides into the ring and helps Storm fight off La Resistance to cheers.

Winner: Rene Dupree(w/the Bastille Driver)

Segment Rating: 74

Crowd Reaction: 70

Match Quality: 78

Eric Bischoff is on the phone. The camera catches the last few seconds of the converstion and Bischoff doesn't look too pleased. It turns out that Vince McMahon will be live on Raw next week and he will have a big announcement as it results to Wrestlemania.

Segment Rating: 81

Matt Hardy has a small promo before his tag team match. Matt Hardy says that Eddie Guerrero shouldn't take the attack personally from last night at No Way Out, the only reason that Matt Hardy attacked Eddie because he heard some of the insiders of the wrestling world hype Eddie Guerrero as the future of the WWE, yet they have yet to mention a thing about Matt Hardy. Matt Hardy will forge his destiny by putting down Eddie Guerrero, giving the insiders no choice but to name Matt Hardy the future of Wrestling.

Segment: 79

Matt Hardy and Mark Henry vs The Hurricane and Rob Van Dam

The Hurricane was bounced around from pillar to post with lots of hard hitting offense, including a huge Gorilla Press from Mark Henry. Mark Henry goes for a splash but the Hurricane moves. Tags to both Matt Hardy and Rob Van Dam. Hardy and Van Dam trade shots and Van Dam tooks Hardy down with a spin kick. Van Dam bounces off and rolling thunder. Van Dam covers a two count. Van Dam goes for a split legged moonsault but Matt moves and hits the Ricochet knocking Rob Van Dam down. Matt Hardy goes out and misses the Downfall Raindrop. Van Dam leaps up and Five Star misses and Matt Hardy rolls Van Dam to the canvas with an Oklahoma Cradle, pulling the tights and scoring the pin.

Winners: Matt Hardy and Mark Henry(w/Matt Hardy pinning Rob Van Dam with an Oklahoma Cradle)

Segment Rating: 81

Crowd Reaction: 78

Match Quality: 84

Shawn Michaels cuts a promo in front of a Raw backdrop. Shawn Michaels says he came so close to his chance at one last World Heavyweight Title Match at Wrestlemania but he was put down, because, well, Kurt Angle was just that bunch better and HBK isn't young as he used to be. Shawn Michaels remarks that he has fought a lot of legends in this sport, but there is one man who he has never fought. If this match can be made for Wrestlemania, it has the potential to be one of the biggest things ever. Shawn Michaels declares that he wants a match at Wrestlemania and he wants a big match, about as big as it can get without the title on the line. So as HBK says, "give me the Rock at Wrestlemania and I will steal the show."

Segment Rating: 91

Non-Title Match:

Kane vs Triple H

Kane pounds away at Triple H for a good portion of this match, delivering a big side slam. Kane goes to the top rope but Triple H pulls him up and Triple H crotches Kane on the top rope. Triple H climbs up with Kane and Triple H hooks Kane, superplexes him off the ropes. Kane sits up and Triple H pounds away at Kane and goes for the Pedigree but Kane backdrops out and grabs Triple H by the throat and Choke Slam. Evolution is on the floor and Ric Flair pulls Triple H to the outside and Kane knocks Randy Orton off the ring apron. Triple H takes the belt and says: "screw this." Triple H walks off as the referee puts the count on. Evolution follows Triple H. The referee reaches ten and Kane wins by countout. Kane is about to go after Triple H but the lights go out and the gong goes out. The titan tron has a faint light and we see a shadowed image, who declares that Kane will "Rest in Peace." The lights come back on and Kane is standing in the ring, looking ticked off at the mind games.

Winner: Kane(by countout)

Segment Rating: 71

Crowd Reaction: 68

Match Quality: 75

Mick Foley is out to the ring to cheers. Mick Foley enters the ring with a chair and sits in the center of the ring, with a microphone in the ring. Foley cuts a short promo, which he basically says that Randy Orton has five minutes to enrage him enough into a match. Randy Orton comes out with the Interconinental Title Belt. Orton enters the ring and starts insulting Mick Foley, calling him a brain dead hack job and an overrated author. Foley cannot hold a candle to Randy Orton you see. Orton declares Foley a one trick pony, who will be forgotten ten years from now and is hanging onto his past glories. He says that Mick Foley can't go anymore and "he couldn't outbrawl Mae Young, if he tried." Foley has a neutral expression on his face and Orton punches Foley in the face. Foley holds his cheek and gets on the microphone. Foley states: "thank you sir, may I have another". Orton goes to punch Foley but decides not to. Foley asks if Orton thinks he is too good to punch Foley again. Foley yells that Orton is a "cocky little bastard" who has had everything handed to him and should respect Foley enough to punch him out. "Come on Orton, who's the gutless coward now." Orton is the one that gets enraged and he goes for the punch but Foley blocks it and shoves his hand back. Foley declares that Orton's statute of limitations is up and Foley punches Orton down. Foley pounds away on Orton and backs off, taking him down to the floor with a Cactus Clothesline.

Foley grabs the chair and decks Orton with the chair. Foley leaps on the apron and yells: "Bang, Bang." before running down the apron and dropping the elbow down to the chest of Orton. Foley rolls into the ring and gets on the microphone. Foley says that Orton awakened the demon within Foley. The demon known as Cactus Jack. Mick Foley may be willing to take a backseat and let Orton's disrespect slide, but Cactus Jack will do no such thing. Foley rips off his flannel shirt, revealing a Cactus Jack: Wanted Dead shirt. Foley screams that Orton will receive his at Wrestlemania, Foley will take Orton's manhood and his title, in the most deadly match in wrestling. The match he made famous. Randy Orton will defend his WWE Interconinental Title against Cactus Jack in a HELL IN A CELL MATCH.

Segment Rating: 81

Test vs Booker T

These two gentlemen have the task of following that hot segment and the did indeed do a decent job. Test pounds away at Booker T throughout the match but Booker T comes back and goes for the Scissor Kick but Test managed to pull the referee in the way of a Booker T Scissor Kick. Booker T catches Test with a spinning leg lariat but Scott Steiner slides into the ring(fresh of suspension) with a chair. Steiner decks Booker T with the chair and pulls Test on top. The referee comes to and counts the pin for Test. Scott Steiner and Test double team Booker T after the match and Maven attempts to make the save but Scott Steiner and Test attack him as well and lay him out. Test and Scott Steiner are back together and the tag team division in the WWE may have some trouble.

Winner: Test(w/interference from Scott Steiner)

Segment Rating: 76

Crowd Reaction: 77

Match Quality: 76

Batista vs Kurt Angle

Goldberg joins JR and the King for commentary, to hype up his match with Batista at Wrestlemania. Batista works over the neck of Kurt Angle for most of the match, including a pair of vertical suplexes and a spinebuster. Batista covers Angle and scores a two count. Batista goes for the Batista Bomb but Angle counters with a high back body drop and Angle delivers the Triple German Suplex. Angle pounds away at the neck of Batista and goes for the Angle Slam but Batista kicks the referee in the head and catches Angle with a lariat from behind. Batista taunts Goldberg before setting up Angle for the Batista Bomb. Goldberg leaves the announcer's table and enters the ring, as Batista lifts Angle up. Batista enters the ring and Spears Batista, knocking Angle on top for the pin. Goldberg rolls to the floor and the referee makes the count, giving Angle the pin. Goldberg stares up at Batista as we fade to black.

Winner: Kurt Angle

Segment Rating: 83

Crowd Reaction: 85

Match Quality: 81

Segment Rating: 79

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WWE Smackdown 2/19/04

Chavo vs Nunzio vs Ultimo Dragon vs Tajiri

The winner of this fatal four way elimination match would receive a Cruiserweight Title Shot at Wrestlemania. This match was indeed fast and furious but Nunzio was the first to be eliminated with a Brain Buster from Chavo. Quite a bit of three way action but Chavo misses the Frog Splash on Ultimo Dragon and that allows Ultimo Dragon to score with a power bomb for the pin. Finally, Tajiri and Dragon trade kicks. Tajiri goes for a kick but Dragon catches it. Dragon leaps to the second rope but Tajiri counters with a powerslam. Kick of Death is ducked and Dragon grabs Tajiri and takes him down with the Asai DDT for the pin and the Cruiserweight Title Shot at Wrestlemania. It will be Ultimo Dragon against Rey Misterio Jr at Wrestlemania.

Winner: Ultimo Dragon(w/the Asai DDT)

Segment Rating: 67

Crowd Recation: 63

Match Quality: 88

Eddie walks into Paul Heyman's office in a rage. Eddie wants a piece of Matt Hardy and he also wants another match against Chavo. Eddie yells at Paul Heyman to make both happen or he will feel the hate. Heyman tells Eddie that Matt Hardy is on Raw and thus Heyman has no power to make that match and Chavo's lawyers have put in a restraining order on one on one matches with Eddie Guerrero for the next thirty days, so Eddie is out of luck. So if Eddie is looking for a fight, how about he tries the Man Beast, Rhyno, on for size. Eddie promises that Rhyno picked the wrong night and he will be burned by Eddie's Latino Heat.

Segment Rating: 81

A video is shown that Edge will return around the time of Wrestlemania. Althrough Edge will not be cleared to wrestle until Early April, Edge may make an apperance at the grandest show of them all.

Segment Rating: 86

John Cena cuts a rap about how it doesn't matter if he is put in the ring with Kyo Dai or king kong himself or even the Big Show, like at No Way Out. The announcers hype up that Big Show has put in his request for his title return shot for next week on Smackdown and Paul Heyman has sanctioned that whomever walks out with the title, will be defending against the Big Show.

Segment Rating: 80

WWE United States Title Match:

Akio vs Sakoda vs John Cena©

Despite the official Triple Threat label, this is nothing more then a handicap match, with John Cena outsmarting Kyo Dai and hitting the F-U on Akio to score the pin.

Winner: John Cena(w/the F-U)

Segment Rating: 57

Crowd Reaction: 48

Match Quality: 80

Ernest Miller vs Rikishi

This was a squash. Ernest Miller danced, Rikishi caught him with a standing sidekick. Sitdown Splash. To the second rope. Rump Shaker. Pin. Another day at the office for Ernest Miller, who doesn't get paid by the hour but eats his weekly dose of squash.

Winner: Rikishi(w/the Rump Shaker)

Segment Rating: 57

Crowd Reaction: 60

Match Quality: 68

The World's Greatest Tag Team cut a promo, downgrading the Dudley Boys. The WGTT declare that while the Dudley Boys may have held the Tag Team Titles eighteen times, they have also lost them eighteen times and get ready for time number nineteen, as the World's Greatest Tag Team will school the Duds in Wrestling Excellence.

Segment Rating: 65

WWE Tag Team Title Match:

The Dudley Boys© vs the World's Greatest Tag Team

Pretty fair old school tag team match. More or less, the Dudley Boys played the Road Warriors to the WGTT's Midnight Express. The ending was a little screwy. Shelton was set up for the Dudley Death Drop but Haas enters the ring and decks Bubba from behind with the tag team title belt. The WGGT then takes down D-Von with the World's Greatest Tag Team's World's Greatest Tag Team Move(a superkick from Benjamin into a German Suplex from Haas), and Haas makes the cover, to score the pin and capture the WWE Tag Team Titles for a second time.

Winners: The WGGT(Haas pins D-Von after the WGGT's WGTTM)-New WWE Tag Team Champions

Segment Rating: 73

Crowd Reaction: 72

Match Quality: 92

Rhyno vs Eddie Guerrero

Eddie was a house of fire to start, rocking Rhyno with punches and taking him to the floor. Rhyno made the comeback and delivered a series of brutal power moves, including a Super Power Bomb. Rhyno goes for the Gore but Eddie Guerrero moves and hits the three amigos. Frog Splash is avoided, Gore is avoided, but both men get sent to the floor. Eddie is near the barrier where a fan with his hair tied back with a baseball cap and sunglasses on, decks Eddie Guerrero from behind with a glass bottle. The referee didn't see it and security chases after the fan, who's hair comes down and his hat falls off in the chase, revealing Matt Hardy!. Rhyno rolls Eddie into the ring and Gores Eddie to score the academic pin. Matt Hardy has cost Eddie Guerrero once again, disguised as one of our fans.

Winner: Rhyno(w/the Gore)

Segment Rating: 75

Crowd Reaction: 86

Match Quality: 81

No Holds Barred Match:

A-Train vs Chris Benoit

Benoit did some damage to his leg, attempting to stay on his feet and outbrawl A-Train and A-Train gained the advantage, splashing the injured limb of Benoit not once but twice, sending over three hundred pounds crashing down on it. A-Train goes for the Derailer but Benoit goes to the eyes and chops away at A-Train. Benoit goes for the German Suplex and hits one but his knee giives out on a second one. A-Train kicks Benoit in the head and rolls to the floor, grabbing a chair. A-Train bashes the chair over the back and A-Train sets up Benoit and Derailer on the chair. Benoit's back crashes on the chair and A-Train covers, scoring a two and a half count. A-Train sets up the chair on Benoit and goes for a Vader Bomb but Benoit sticks the chair up and guts A-Train in it on the way down. Benoit grabs A-Train's chest hair and pulls him into the Crippler Crossface. A-Train has nowhere to go so he taps out. Chris Benoit wins but Brock Lesnar is in the ring with the chair. Lesnar bashes the chair into the knee of Benoit. Lesnar sets up Benoit for the F-5 but just drops him knees first on the chair. Lesnar grabs the leg and falls back with a reverse knee scissors. Security is out and manages to pull Lesnar off, but he has done more damage to Benoit's knee. With that, we fade to black.

Winner: Chris Benoit(w/the Crippler Crossface)

Segment Rating: 67

Crowd Reaction: 71

Match Quality: 80

Overall Show Rating: 68

WWE Velocity 2/21/04: Paul London and Jamie Noble had a bang up Cruiserweight match but London won with the London Calling in the end. The APA teamed for the first time in a couple of months and defeated the hodgepodge team of Matt Morgan and Chris Kanyon when Bradshaw pinned Kanyon with the Clothesline from Hell. Kanyon and Morgan had words, no doubt leading to one of those Velocity Exclusive Feuds that all the cool kids have been talking about. The main event featured a return match from No Way Out with Sean O' Haire pinning Hardcore Holly with the Prophecy.

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Heat 2/22/04: Rodney Mack returned to action after a few months on the shelf and Steven Richards sure didn't back the Mack after being choked out with the Blackout. Gail Kim kept her Sunday Night exclusive winning streak up by making Ivory tap out to an armlock submission. Mark Jindrak and Garrison Cade cut a promo and in unrelated news, they are to be nowhere near a microphone until they grow some charisma or have a manager. Mark Jindrak managed to score an upset win over Chris Jericho, of course it was in part due to Christian and a chairshot. Jericho attacked Christian after the match, because these two have a match at Wrestlemania.

WWE Raw 2/23/04

Ivory and Victoria vs Gail Kim and Molly Holly

Standard female tag team match. Molly had Victoria set up for a power bomb towards the end but Victoria counters with a DDT. Victoria makes the cover, pinning the Women's Champion once again.

Winners: Victoria and Ivory(w/a power bomb reversal from Victoria to Molly)

Segment Rating: 59

Crowd Reaction: 68

Match Quality: 63

Triple H cuts a pre taped promo, saying that the World Heavyweight Title is his life and he is not going to let anyone take it from him. Triple H puts over Kurt Angle as a good wrestler but he will fall to the Game like the others have before him. He is the game and he is that damn good.

Segment Rating: 80

Rene Dupree vs Chris Jericho

Jericho blazed through Dupree like a raging inferno, making this match look like a match from the Superstars of Wrestling days of the 1980s. Dupree gets a little offense but Jericho hits a bulldog and finishes off with the Lionsault to score the pin. Chris Jericho promises that Christian will go down at Wrestlemania.

Winner: Chris Jericho(w/the Lionsault)

Segment Rating: 66

Crowd Reaction: 76

Match Quality: 70

Mark Jindrak, Garrison Cade, and Matt Hardy vs the Hurricane, Rosey, and Rob Van Dam

Standard six man tag team fare with Matt Hardy and Rob Van Dam going after each other. Van Dam gets knocked to the floor but the crowd cheers as Eddie Guerrero jumps out of the crowd but can't get his hands on Hardy because Raw Security is on top of things. JR makes a crack about Raw security being the A-Team of WWE security. Back in the ring, Mark Jindrak uses an international object to pin the Hurricane. Jindrak scores another tainted pin over a big time WWE star.

Winners: Matt Hardy, Garrison Cade, and Mark Jindrak(when Jindrak pins Hurricane with an international object shot)

Segment Rating: 66

Crowd Reaction: 71

Match Quality: 77

No chance, that's what you got! Vince McMahon comes out to the ring with his distinct Raw. Mr. McMahon enters the ring and says that Wrestlemania is three weeks away, it will all begin again at Wrestlemania. Vince hypes up some of the big matches. Lensar/Benoit for the WWE Title. Angle/Triple H for the World Heavyweight Title. Orton/Cactus Jack for the Interconinental Title in a Hell in a Cell. Goldberg faces the monster known as Batista. Rey Misterio Jr defends his WWE Cruiserweight Title against Ultimo Dragon in what Vince can exclusively reveal to be in a Best Two out of Three Falls Match. Vince has three brand new matches to be announced to Wrestlemania. The first match concerns the challenge that Shawn Michaels laid out last week. Mr. McMahon has talked to the Rock and it will be on at Wrestlemania. Shawn Michaels will face the Rock one on one at Wrestlemania. Big pop for that one. The Rock will also be at Raw next week. The second match concerns the Matt Hardy/Eddie Guerrero situation. Vince says that Eric Bischoff has a verbal contract to honor for an RVD/Matt Hardy match in the future but Vince is using his owner ship powers to change the match up a bit. Matt Hardy will team up with Chavo to face off against Rob Van Dam and Eddie Guerrero in the first ever mixed Interpromotional Tag Team Match. The final match concerns Kane and the Undertaker. Kane has wanted a piece of Undertaker ever since the spectre of the Undertaker haunted him at the Royal Rumble so if the Undertaker should show his face at Wrestlemania, it will indeed be Kane against the Undertaker at Wrestlemania in a second interpromotional match. Vince promises that Wrestlemania will be the biggest thing ever. Mr. McMahon gives us one of those famous guarentees that Wrestlemania 20 will be the biggest thing ever.

Segment Rating: 94

WWE Interconinental Title Match:

Bill Goldberg vs Randy Orton©

Orton pinballed for Goldberg, attempting to keep a step away from Goldberg to avoid the deadly Spear/Jackhammer one two punch. Indeed, Goldberg goes for the Spear but Orton leapfrogs and the referee gets wiped out. Goldberg catches Orton and spear. Jackhammer but no referee but we do have Batista. Batista strikes Goldberg down with a lariat from behind. Batista sets up Goldberg and Batista Bomb. Batista rolls to the floor and Orton covers but scores a two count only. Orton smashes the belt over the head and scores another two count. RKO on the belt scores the pin but barely. Batista and Orton double teamed Orton and they put Goldberg down with a Spiked Batista Bomb on a steel chair. Evolution leaves, the damage done. The crowd chants for Foley but Mick Foley aka Cactus Jack is not here tonight.

Winner: Randy Orton(w/the RKO)

Segment Rating: 72

Crowd Reaction: 83

Match Quality: 76

Test and Scott Steiner vs Maven and Booker T

This was just standard WWE fare. Booker T got pounded for most of this match but he managed to make the tag. Maven entered the ring, fists of fire. Dropkicks to both men and Maven goes up but misses the Missile Dropkick. Test delivers the Big Boot, knocking Maven out and scoring the pin. Scott Steiner takes out Maven with an overhead belly to belly suplex, injuring him severly. Booker T gets pounded by Test and Big Boot knocks him out as well.

Winner: Test and Scott Steiner(w/a Test Big Boot to Maven)

Segment Rating: 67

Crowd Reaction: 77

Match Quality: 71

Shawn Michaels cut a promo, stating that the Rock will be is toughest challenge yet before he gets very far, he is interrupted by Christian. Christian states that no one cares about Shawn Michaels, they all want to see Captain Charisma. Christian promises to be the star of Wrestlemania, when he owns Chris Jericho in the center of the ring and jumps out of Chris Jericho's shadow. Shawn Michaels says that Christian has a chance to prove himself against the Showstopper but oppertunity only knocks once.

Segment Rating: 91

Christian vs Shawn Michaels

Christian pounds away on the previously injured back of Shawn Michaels and delivers an inverted facelock into a backbreaker but only scores a two count. Christian goes up top and Flying Elbowdrop. Christian makes the cover and scores a nerafall. Christian goes for the Unprettier but Shawn Michaels counters with a suplex. Usual offense and Sweet Chin Music signals but Christian rolls to the floor to avoid it. Chris Jericho jumps Christian from behind and knocks him into the ringpost. Jericho pounds away at Christian as the referee calls for the disqualification. Jericho slides Christian into the ring and goes for the Walls of Jericho but Shawn Michaels doesn't look too happy and he catches Chris Jericho with the Sweet Chin Music to a mixed reaction. Shawn Michaels is not too happy that Chris Jericho got involved in his match. Security slides into the ring and pulls Shawn Michaels off as he punches away at him. Christian slides to the floor, making a tactical exit.

Winner by Disqualification: Christian

Segment Rating: 77

Crowd Reaction: 85

Match Quality: 88

Ric Flair vs Kurt Angle

The crowd was pretty loud during this match and Flair decides to railroad Angle with 1980s heel tactics, including low blows, thumbs to the eyes, and biting. Flair works over the leg of Angle and Figure Four Leglock. Angle's leg is worked over but Angle manages to reverse the hold. Flair decides to go to the top rope and anyone who has watched more then three Ric Flair matches knows what happens next. Angle delivers a pair of Overhead Suplexes and Angle goes for the Angle Slam but his knee buckles and Flair falls on top, putting his feet on the ropes but the referee stops the count and argues with Flair. Flair goes to kick Angle in the face but Angle catches the leg and Ankle Lock. Angle pulls back on the leg and Flair manages to roll out, sending Angle crashing to the corner. Flair chops away at Angle and vertical suplex. Flair grabs the leg and goes for the Figure Four but Angle counters with a small package for two. Angle grabs Flair and Triple German Suplex. Angle makes the cover but Flair manages to kick out. Angle has to dig down deep and Angle grabs Flair in a half nelson and rolls him down to the mat with a cradle. Angle holds Flair down and manages a three count. Angle couldn't do the Angle Slam because of the knee and he couldn't do the Ankle Lock because Flair had a counter to it so he improvised and got the pin. Triple H should be wary of this at Wrestlemania.

Winner: Kurt Angle(w/a half nelson cradle)

Segment Rating: 79

Crowd Reaction: 96

Match Quality: 70

Angle pulls himself up but Triple H slides into the ring and jumps him from behind. Triple H grabs Angle and DDT driving him down. Triple H pounds on the neck of Angle. Triple H is going for the neck, Angle had surgery on his neck last year and it kept him out for a few months! Triple H rolls to the floor and grabs a chair. Angle is up and Triple H dents the chair over the head of Angle. Angle falls back, clutching his neck. Triple H sets up Angle and Triple H hoists up Angle. Triple H drives Angle down with a piledriver on the steel chair(with camera angles to mask that Angle's head didn't come anywhere near the chair). Angle is down in the ring and Triple H drops an elbow to the back of the neck. Triple H rolls to the floor and grabs his trusty sledgehammer from underneath the ring. Triple H slides into the ring and rams the sledgehammer down across the back of the neck Kurt Angle! Jim Ross damns Triple H to Hell as we fade to black.

Segment Rating: 91

Show Rating: 77

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WWE Smackdown 2/26/04

Matt Morgan vs Chris Benoit

Morgan pounds away at Benoit but when Morgan went for a Power Bomb, Benoit countered in. Triple German applied and Crippler Crossface locked on. Morgan struggles, but he can't get out of the hold, so Morgan taps out. The crowd boos as Brock Lesnar enters the ring and attempts to clip Benoit's injured leg from underneath him but Benoit avoids it and chops away at Lesnar. Benoit delivers a Triple German Suplex and grabs a chair from the floor. Benoit bashes the chair into the head of Lesnar multiple times, looking like a crazed mad man. Paul Heyman angrily comes out and says if Benoit continues, he will be suspended from Smackdown and his title shot will be stripped of his title match at Wrestlemania! Heyman says that Benoit is barred from the building for the rest of the show and if he lays one hand on Brock Lesnar or chair for that matter prior to Wrestlemania, Benoit will never wrestle in any title match ever on Smackdown. Heyman says that this only applied to Benoit and Lesnar can do as he pleases to Benoit.

Winner: Chris Benoit(w/the Crippler Crossface)

Segment Rating: 68

Crowd Reaction: 63

Match Quality: 74

James Mitchell cuts a promo, stating that Sean O' Haire will pick his next victim prior to Wrestlemania and will crush this force at Wrestlemania. Mitchell says it could be anyone, as O' Haire will take no prisoners.

Segment Rating: 72

A video is played with the Undertaker and the actions he has taken in stalking Kane in the past couple of months. This feud will end at Wrestlemania.

Segment Rating: 75

WWE Tag Team Title Match:

The World's Greatest Tag Team© vs the APA

Thist match was a brutal brawl as the APA attempted to save the WGTT and not let them use the Technical wrestling skills. Bradshaw hits the Clothesline from Hell on Haas but Benjamin broke up the pin. More brawling and the Dudley Boys rushed out, and attacked both tag teams, declaring this match a no contest. A three way tag team brawl occurs but all three teams are joined by Paul London and Billy Kidman and we have a free for all in the ring, everyone attacking everyone else. Security rushes out and this match has to be thrown out.

Winner: No Contest

Segment Rating: 77

Crowd Reaction: 69

Match Quality: 85

Paul Heyman announces that at Wrestlemania, there shall be a Fatal Four Way Match for the WWE Tag Team Titles. The World's Greatest Tag Team will defend against not only the APA, but the Dudley Boys and Paul London and Billy Kidman as well. These four teams will settle their differences in the ring at Wrestlemania and spoils will be the tag team title but wait, Heyman needs something big. Something that will make this match great. Something that makes this match different from the rumored Raw Four Way Tag Team Title Bout. Heyman announces that it will be the World's Greatest Tag Team against the Dudley Boys against Paul London and Billy Kidman against the APA in Tables, Ladders, and Chairs. TLC V will take place at Wrestlemania and it will be for the WWE Tag Team Titles. And there needs to be a special enforcer, a man who knows about TLC all too well. The man who will be returning to Smackdown from nearly a year on the shelf. That man will be Edge. Edge will be the guest enforcer for TLC V at Wrestlemania.

Segment Rating: 80

Eddie Guerrero vs Ultimo Dragon

This match harkened back to the days where these men have had battles with WCW. Dragon fired kick after kick to Eddie in the corner and Eddie came back, catching three snap suplexes. Eddie goes to the top rope and Frog Splash connects. Eddie covers but Matt Hardy is at ringside and he puts the foot of Dragon on the rope. Eddie leaps at Hardy, pounding away at him with punches but Ultimo Dragon takes care of both men with an Asai Moonsault. Dragon rolls Eddie into the ring and hooks him. Dragon flips back and drives Eddie down with the Asai DDT. Dragon holds down Eddie and scores the pin. Dragon has scored a huge upset win over Eddie Guerrero. Dragon goes into his two out of three falls Cruiserweight Title Match with Rey Misterio Jr on a roll. Security finally decides to chase Matt Hardy away!

Winner: Ultimo Dragon(w/the Asai DDT on Eddie Guerrero)

Segment Rating: 80

Crowd Reaction: 68

Match Quality: 93

A look at the return of Edge, who we know will now be the special enforcer for the TLC V match at Wrestlemania.

Segment Rating: 86

WWE United States Title Match:

The Big Show vs John Cena©

The ironic thing about Cena's title reign, is now he has just made more title defenses in ten days then the Big Show made during his entire six months as champion. Back to the match, an abridged version of the No Way Out Match. Big Show brought a chair into the ring but Cena got his hands on it and low blowed Show on the chair. F-U scores the pin and Cena retains the championship.

Winner: John Cena(w/the F-U)

Segment Rating: 76

Crowd Reaction: 86

Match Quality: 63

Heyman is on the Smackdown tron, and he says that Cena may have all the answers, but Heyman will keep changing the questions. Come Wrestlemania, Cena will be kissing good bye to that United States Title and Heyman has a perfect enforcer. Heyman tells Cena that he better turn around and when he does, Rhyno is in the ring, crouching behind Cena. GORE, GORE, GORE! Cena just got cut in two by the monster know as Rhyno. Cena is bleeding from the mouth because of the force of that Gore. Heyman says that Rhyno will walk out of Wrestlemania with the United States Title.

Segment Rating: 78

WWE World Title Match:

Rey Misterio Jr vs Brock Lesnar©

This is the final title defense prior to Benoit receiving his shot at Wrestlemania. Rey kept Brock off balance as Brock lost some blood earlier from that Benoit beating. Rey hits the 6-1-9 and goes for the West Coast Pop but Brock counters with a murderous power bomb. Brock delivers two more power bombs and F-5, which causes Rey to bounce up into the air. Lesnar decides to deliver two more F-5s, to send a message to Chris Benoit. Lesnar scores the easy pin on Rey but Rey gave him a bit before going down. Lesnar grabs a chair and assaults Rey with it after the match and stands over him, with the title in hand. Cole says that Lesnar is a sadistic man and he hopes that Benoit brings him down a peg come Wrestlemania. We fade to black with Lesnar standing over the body of Rey.

Winner: Brock Lesnar(w/three F-5s)

Segment Rating: 84

Crowd Reaction: 85

Match Quality: 85

Overall Rating: 76

WWE Velocity 2/28/04 Chavo pinned Funaki after the Gory Guerrero Bomb and interference from Konnan. In a battle of the three man stables, The FBI defeated Kyo Dai when Chuck Palumbo pinned Tajiri with the Jungle Kick. The main event featured Jamie Noble defeated Paul London in a pretty damn good match, thanks to a little help from the World's Greatest Tag Team. Kidman attempted to make the save but was beat down and the Dudleys made the save for real but Kidman and London and the Dudley Boys got into it a little bit and traded punches as Velocity went off the air.

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[MattHarms]

WWE Heat 2/29/04: Steven Richards pinned Rico with the Stevie Kick. In a non-title match, La Resistance defeated Lance Storm and Val Venis, guaranteeing their spot in the Fatal Four Way Tag Team Title match at Wrestlemania. The other two teams in this match will be determined on Raw. Batista ran right over Tommy Dreamer in a quick match. Ric Flair and Batista double teamed Dreamer after the match but Terry Funk made the save with a chair, as Terry Funk will face Ric Flair in a Battle of the Legends Match at Wrestlemania XX.

WWE Raw 3/1/04

Jazz vs Victoria

Victoria will face Molly Holly for the WWE Women's Title at Wrestlemania and Jazz and Victoria had a standard women's match but who should show up but Molly Holly herself. Victoria went over Molly but got hit in the face with the belt. Victoria stumbled into a Sitout Faceplant from Jazz and Jazz scores the pin. After the match, Molly and Jazz double teamed Victoria to boos from the crowd while Molly taunted Victoria with the belt.

Winner: Jazz(thanks to Victoria interference)

Segment Rating: 56

Crowd Reaction: 64

Match Quality: 63

Mick Foley cuts a crazed promo, promising to rip Orton limb from limb at Wrestlemania. Randy Orton will not have a happy ending come Wrestlemania. Foley shall leave Orton lying in a pool of his own blood and Mick Foley will walk out with Orton's Interconinental Title. Hell in a Cell is the match that Mick Foley made and Orton will be made famouse for a fleeting instant before Mick Foley brings him down to earth, leaving Orton a bloody and managled mess in the ring. Foley finishes it with a Cactus Jack esq Bang Bang, so we know what Face of Foley is going to show up at Wrestlemania XX

Segment Rating: 87

Winners Qualify for the Fatal Four Way Tag Team Title Match at Wrestlemania XX:

The Super Heroes vs Cade and Jindrak

Standard tag team fare right here. Cade and Jindrak used sneaky tactics but in the end, The Hurricane delivered the Shining Enzuigiri to Jindrak to score the pin and secure the Super Heroes a tag team title match at Wrestlemania XX

Winners: The Super Heroes(w/the Shining Enzuigiri)

Segment Rating: 65

Crowd Reaction: 64

Match Quality: 82

Tommy Dreamer vs Kane

Dreamer brought his singapore cane to the ring but several shots to Kane did not stop the monster and Kane assaulted Dreamer, finishing off with a pair of bone crunching Choke Slams. Kane rolls to the floor and Kane slides a chair into the ring. Kane scoops up Dreamer and Tombstone on the steel chair. Kane throws Dreamer to the floor and takes the chair with him. Kane wraps the chair around the head of Dreamer and THROWS HIM INTO THE RINGPOST, CAUSING THE CHAIR TO SNAP THE NECK OF DREAMER! Dreamer falls back, twitching madly. Kane injured John Heidenreich a couple of months ago and he has now done the same to Tommy Dreamer.

Winner: Kane(w/the Choke Slam)

Segment Rating: 68

Crowd Reaction: 76

Match Quality: 77

The lights flicker and then go out as some kind of sinister fog fills the arena. The voice says that at Wrestlemania Kane will Rest in Peace. Kane kicks the stairs in frustration. The Undertaker's spectre is stalking him. When the lights turn back on, there is a tombstone that reads The Career of Kane: 1997-2004 before it gets set on fire by a demonic lightning bolt. Kane will face off against the Undertaker at Wrestlemania.

Segment Rating: 76

Rodney Mack vs Bill Goldberg

Spear, Jackhammer, pin. Goldberg runs right over Rodney Mack but Batista is out and Lariat to the back of the head of Goldberg. Batista has Goldberg set up and Batista Bomb. Batista gets on the microphone and promises that at Wrestlemania, Goldberg will be the one that will be next.

Winner: Bill Goldberg(w/the Jackhammer)

Segment Rating: 63

Crowd Reaction: 64

Match Quality: 77

The Coach welcomes to the Coach's Corner and welcomes his guest, the Rock. The Rock comes out and soaks up the cheers. The Rock starts out by insulting the Coach and then talking about Wrestlemania. The Rock and Shawn Michaels, Shawn Michaels and the Rock. The match has been many years in the making. The Rock will go one on one with Shawn Michaels and the better man will win. The Superkick against the Rock Bottom. The Rock says that Shawn Michaels might be the Showstopper, the Headliner, the Main Event, the Icon but the Rock is just simply, the People's Champion. The Coach interrupts the Rock and asks the Rock how can he be the People's Champion if all he does is sit in Hollywood Eleven Months a year and return every year at Wrestlemania for a big fat paycheck, while all the others are "busting their asses". The Coach goes further to say that Shawn Michaels will prove why the Rock is washed up by putting him down. The Rock will be hearing some Sweet Chin Music at Wrestlemania. The Rock interrupts and says that the only way that he can say that the Coach will bust his ass is when the Rock knocks him on his candy ass. The Coach says that he looks forward to the Rock getting pinned at Wrestlemania and he slaps the Rock. The Rock raises his eyebrow and grabs the Coach. ROCK BOTTOM! The Rock just laid out the Coach! The Rock has it set up. The Rock bounces off the ropes and the People's Elbow delivered tot he Coach. The Rock poses for the crowd as we fade out.

Segment Rating: 83

Non-Title Match:

Randy Orton vs Kurt Angle

Orton proved that Triple H and Ric Flair taught him a fair few tricks by working over the neck of Angle, setting him up for the RKO. The RKO is avoided and Angle pulls out the Trifecta, the Triple German Suplexes. Angle delivers the Angle Slam and grabs the leg of Randy Orton. Ankle Lock applied. Orton is no where near the ropes and he has to tap. Kurt Angle has gone three out of four. Three down, one to go and that's the Champion at Wrestlemania but here comes Triple H and he has the sledgehammer. Triple H swings the sledgehammer with malicious intent in mind but Angle expertly ducks and Angle Slam lays waste to the Game. Angle has the sledgehammer and Angle has a crazed look in his eyes but Randy Orton and Ric Flair manage to pull Triple H to the floor. Angle has the sledgehammer in his hand and even three fourths of Evolution isn't stupid enough to mess with Angle when he has a weapon.

Winner: Kurt Angle(w/the Ankle Lock)

Segment Rating: 72

Crowd Reaction: 84

Match Quality: 75

Booker T and Maven vs Scott Steiner and Test

Your average, run of the mill tag team match. Booker T got beat on for most of the match but Maven got tagged in. Fists of fire, dropkicks of fire and Test and Steiner attempt to get away. Maven has Scott Steiner set up for the Cross Body from the top but Test interjects himself and boots Maven in the face as he flies off the ropes. Scott Steiner has Maven and swinging STO snaps Maven down. Steiner hooks the leg and scores the pin, to qualify for the Tag Team Title Match at Wrestlemania.

Winners: Scott Steiner and Test(w/a Swinging STO to Maven)

Segment Rating: 67

Crowd Reaction: 77

Match Quality: 71

Chris Jericho cuts a hot promo, accusing Shawn Michaels of being an old man hanging onto his past glories and Christian to be a CLB. Jericho promises to beat Shawn Michaels tonight and Christian will go down at Wrestlemania XX. Jericho says that after he takes care of Christian at Wresltemania, he is going to be back on track and the World Heavyweight Title Belt is coming around his waist come after Wrestlemania.

Segment Rating: 96

Chris Jericho vs Shawn Michaels

Shawn Michaels was a bit arrogant in this match, slapping Jericho when he offered a handshake and not going for a couple of sure pins. He went for the Flying Elbow but Jericho moved and Michaels crashed into the canvas. Chops traded and running face plant and Lionsault. Another two count. Walls applied but Michaels is in the ropes. Jericho goes for the Break Down but Michaels countered with a low blow and Sweet Chin Music. Michaels covers but Jericho puts his foot on the bottom rope. Michaels argues with the referee and gets rolled up from behind from Jericho and Jericho scores the pin! Michaels doesn't look too pleased and Superkick to Jericho. Jericho is laid out after the match. Shawn Michaels has just laid out Chris Jericho and there is quite a few boos from this crowd tonight. Michaels stands over Jericho as we fade out.

Winner: Chris Jericho(w/a roll up)

Segment Rating: 75

Crowd Reaction: 89

Match Quality: 74

Show Rating: 73

WWE Smackdown 3/4/04

Paul London vs Bubba Ray Dudley

Both these men are part of TLC V at Wrestlemania and they had a pretty decent big man/little man match with London using his quickness to get the step on Dudley. London delivers the dropsault and goes for the 450 Splash but D-Von shoves London off the top rope for the disqualfication. Bubba and D-Von double team London and Dudley Death Drop. Kidman attempts to save but gets more of the same. The Dudley Boys are drawing a few boos for their actions against London and Kidman.

Winner by Disqualification: Paul London

Segment Rating: 70

Crowd Reaction: 64

Match Quality: 76

Nunzio is backstage when General Manager Paul Heyman confronts him. Heyman puts Nunzio over as one of the best submission wrestlers on Smackdown so Heyman is going to give Nunzio a little change to show his mettle. Heyman is going to put Nunzio against Chris Benoit tonight in a Submission Match. Nunzio promises not to let his boss down.

Segment Rating: 92

Hardcore Holly vs Sean O' Haire(w/James Mitchell)

The third time this match has happened in many weeks and once again, Sean O' Haire obliterates Hardcore Holly in quick fashion, catching him with a superkick and Prophecy, to score the pin.

Winner: Sean O' Haire(w/the Prophecy)

Segment Rating: 78

Crowd Reaction: 71

Match Quality: 85

James Mitchell is on the microphone and says that he challenges anyone from the back to a match with Sean O' Haire at Wrestlemania. No one answers and Mitchell declares that he isn't leaving this ring until someone comes back. We have a commercial and the Big Show comes out for his next match but O' Haire is still in the ring. Show steps into the ring and asks O' Haire to move, so Show can wrestle. O' Haire refuses and the Big Show gets a little miffed. Mitchell warns Show to not get in O'Haire's way, as Show could not take O' Haire. Mitchell calls Big Show out of shape and washed up so Show grabs Mitchell by the throat and O' Haire promptly attacks Show from behind. O' Harie pounds Show with punches but Show reverses a whip but O' Haire slides to the floor. Show gets on the microphone and accepts O' Haire's challenge for Wrestlemania. Mitchell tells Show it's his funeral.

Segment Rating: 65

Chris Kanyon vs the Big Show

Show celebrates his newly found facedom by squashing Kanyon, finishing him off with the Choke Slam. Big Show looks badder then ever, as he faces Sean O' Haire at Wrestlemania.

Winner: The Big Show(w/the Choke Slam)

Segment Rating: 68

Crowd Reaction: 70

Match Quality: 64

Chavo and Konnan vs Rey Misterio Jr and Ultimo Dragon

Konnan's and Rey's past back in WCW is touched on and Konnan and Chavo double teamed Dragon for most of the match but Dragon fought back and made the tag to Rey. Rey beat down Chavo and Konnan and Rey hit the 6-1-9 and West Coast Pop but Konnan was the legal man. Konnan attacks Rey from behind but Dragon charges Konnan. Konnan ducks and Rey gets hit with a spinning leg lariat. Konnan dropkicks Dragon to the floor and sets up Rey before taking him down with an over the shoulder power bomb. Konnan holds down Rey and scores the pin. After the match, Rey and Dragon exchange words, as they will face off for the Cruiserweight Title at Wrestlemania XX in a best two out of three falls match.

Winners: Konnan and Chavo(w/an over the shoulder power bomb to Rey)

Segment Rating: 81

Crowd Reaction: 74

Match Quality: 88

Eddie cuts a heated promo, promising to get his hands on Matt Hardy in the interpromotional tag team match at Wrestlemania. It will be Matt Hardy and Chavo vs Rob Van Dam and Eddie Guerrero at WMXX

Segment Rating: 89

Submission Match:

Nunzio vs Chris Benoit

Benoit and Nunzio traded chops and suplexes with Nunzio working over the leg of Benoit, the same leg that Brock Lesnar injured. Nunzio put on a Half Crab and Benoit fought, countering with the Crippler Crossface. Nunzio has nowhere to go and taps out. Benoit gets the win but Brock Lesnar is out and BELT SHOT TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! Lesnar stomps away at Benoit. Benoit cannot fight back or he loses his title shot! Lesnar sets up Benoit and F-5. Lesnar stands on the throat of Benoit with the championship belt and yells: "this is as close as you are going to get to my belt, Crippler." Lesnar spits in the face of Benoit before walking off.

Winner: Chris Benoit(w/the Crippler Crossface)

Segment Rating: 77

Crowd Reaction: 55

Match Quality: 97

Shelton Benjamin vs Bradshaw

Shelton used illegal tactics to keep Bradshaw off balance but Bradshaw fought back. Fallaway Slam and Power Bomb but Shelton rakes the eyes of Bradshaw and goes for the championship belt but before Shelton can hit Bradshaw, Bradshaw catches him with the Clothesline from Hell and hooks the leg, to score the pin. After the match, Charlie Haas slides into the ring and helps Shelton double team Bradshaw. Faarooq attempted to make the save but the Dudley Boys jumped Faarooq in the aisle and set up a table. Bubba hauls Faarooq to the apron and Power Bomb off the ring apron through the table. Haas and Benjamin have chairs and they drill Bradshaw with the con-chair to, mocking the special enforcer for TLC V, Edge, no doubt. The Dudley Boys and the WGTT face off but London and Kidman run to the back and dropkicks for all. London knocks Haas and Benjamin to the floor with a double leaping clothesline as Kidman pulls a ladder from underneath the ring. The Dudley Boys charge Kidman but Kidman ducks and the momentum sends them to the floor. Kidman sets up the ladder and climbs up. Kidman is up on the ladder and Shooting Star Plancha off the ladder onto the WGTT and the Dudleys! Everyone is out. TLC V at Wrestlemania and it is chaos tonight on Smackdown.

Winner: Bradshaw(w/the Clothesline from Hell)

Segment Rating: 73

Crowd Reaction: 69

Match Quality: 78

John Cena and Eddie Guerrero vs Rhyno and Brock Lesnar

Cena had the ribs taped up from last weeks Gore and Rhyno and Lesnar spent a good portion of the match, working over the ribs but Cena managed to dodge a Rhyno charge and tag to Eddie. Eddie is in, fists of fire. Eddie knocks Rhyno to the apron and three amigos to Brock Lesnar. Eddie is up and Frog Splash off the top rope but Lesnar isn't legal but Rhyno is. GORE, GORE, GORE! Eddie has been snapped in two. Rhyno makes the cover and scores the pin. Eddie had the pin on Lesnar but Lesnar wasn't legal and Rhyno took advantage.

Winners: Rhyno and Brock Lesnar(w/the Gore)

Segment Rating: 84

Crowd Reaction: 86

Match Quality: 81

Show Rating: 76

WWE Velocity 3/6/04: On the last Velocity before Wrestlemania(next week, it will be preempted for the top ten wrestling matches in Wrestlemania history special), Tajiri pinned Orlando Jodran after using the green mist, Jamie Noble pinned Shannon Moore after a Tiger Bomb, Chuck Palumbo and Johnny Stamboli defeated Akio and Sakoda when Palumbo pinned Sakoda with the Jungle Kick, and in their never ending Velocity feud, A-Train pinned Funaki with the Derailer.

John Cena injured, will miss Wrestlemania:

Last weekend, WWE United States Champion John Cena suffered a mildly torn right tricep during a workout. Cena will not be able to use his right arm for at least a month and half. WWE.com wishes John Cena the best in his recovery. General Manager Paul Heyman will have an announcement as it regards the future of the United States Title on Smackdown this Thursday Night.

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[MattHarms]

WWE Heat 3/7/04 Heat was hot and heavy on the Wrestlemania hype as Spike Dudley pinned Steven Richards, Mark Henry ran right over Rico, and Molly Holly retained her women's title against Lita after using the ropes for leverage. After the match, Molly laid out Lita with a DDT on the belt.

WWE Raw 3/8/04

Kane is out. Kane promises the slow and painful destruction of his brother, the Undertaker, at Wrestlemania XX. Kane calls out the Undertaker or Kane vows that some innocent victim will pay like Tommy Dreamer did. The lights go out and the Undertaker's original music starts playing. "Oh Yesss, yesss" is heard throughout the arena and out comes Paul Bearer, clutching the Urn. Bearer looks up at his son in the ring and promises that the Undertaker will rise at Wrestlemania XX. Druids wheel out a casket and Bearer and the druids leave. Kane goes to look down at the casket but a kind of eerie fog fills the arena and the lights go back on, so we can see the casket had Kane's name on it. Kane leaves the ring and rips open the casket to reveal a black wreath. Kane throws the wreath down and leaves, ticked off.

Segment Rating: 72

Rico(w/Jackie Gayda) vs Terry Funk

Ric Flair, Terry Funk's Wrestlemania opponent, joins us for some color commentary and vows to put the Funker in retirement once and for all at Wrestlemania XX. The 1989 series is referenced and Funk squashes Rico. Jackie attempts to interfere but Funk catches her and spanks her. Rico is up and he bends over, begging Terry Funk to spank him as well but Funk opts for a clothesline and a pair of suplexes before pulling up Rico and DDTing him to score the pin. Ric Flair leaves the announcers and attempts to attack Funk but Funk spins around and attacks Flair, sending him to the floor with a clothesline. Terry Funk-Ric Flair, WMXX

Winner: Terry Funk(w/the DDT)

Segment Rating: 73

Crowd Reaction: 76

Match Quality: 68

Randy Orton and Triple H plot. Triple H puts over Orton as the future of this sport and says that Orton has a chance to get the jump on two legends tonight, in the Rock and Kurt Angle. Triple H says that The Game is the Ulitmate Legend and Orton seems to look at the World Heavyweight Title Belt with a hungry look but it only lasts for a split second, so it must have been a trick of light.

Segment Rating: 88

Rene Dupree vs Val Venis vs The Hurricane vs Test

Pretty much a hodge podge match. Test and Venis got put the floor leaving Dupree and Hurricane in alone. Dupree goes for the Bastille Drop but The Hurricane counters with the Eye of the Hurricane and hooks the leg to score the pin. Fatal Four Way World Tag Team Title Match involving Val Venis and Lance Storm, La Resistance, Test and Scott Steiner, and Hurricane and Rosey at Wrestlemania XX.

Winner: The Hurricane(w/the Eye of the Hurricane)

Segment Rating: 74

Crowd Reaction: 70

Match Quality: 78

Goldberg cuts a ranting promo, promising that Batista will be next at WMXX

Segment Rating: 77

Matt Hardy and Christian vs Rob Van Dam and Chris Jericho

Jericho was double teamed for a good portion of this match but when Christian went for the Unprettier, Jericho delivered an overhead suplex and tags made on either end. Van Dam punishes both Christian and Hardy with a series of kicks. Van Dam delivers a spinning leg lariat and Five Star attempt but Matt Hardy rolled out of the way. Matt Hardy is on his knees and low blow before rolling up Van Dam and pulling the tights to score the pin as Christian takes Jericho out with a shot. After the match, Van Dam and Jericho have words, as Van Dam looks frustrated for losing yet another match.

Winner: Christian and Matt Hardy(w/a Hardy roll up to Van Dam)

Segment Rating: 80

Crowd Reaction: 81

Match Quality: 79

The Rock and Kurt Angle have a backstage segment, as the Rock hints that he may be making one final big push to the World Heavyweight Title after Wrestlemania.

Segment Rating: 90

Lita and Victoria vs Gail Kim and Victoria

Molly stayed away from Victoria for the majority of this match, avoiding the challenger for the Women's Title at WM. Finally towards the end, Victoria got her hands on Molly and set her up for the Widow's Peak but Gail kicked Victoria in the shoulder and single arm DDT, nearly seperating the shoulder. Gail is the legal women and puts on an armlock, cranking on the arm to score the pin. Gail and Molly double team Victoria after the match, softening her up for Wrestlemania, as Molly defends against Victoria at WMXX.

Winner: Gail Kim and Victoria(w/an armlock to Victoria)

Segment Rating: 69

Crowd Reaction: 71

Match Quality: 66

A video package showing all the Smackdown! matches for WMXX. Ultimo/Rey Cruiser Belt 2/3 Falls. Big Show/Sean O' Haire. TLC V, and Brock Lesnar defending the WWE World Title against Chris Benoit.

Segment Rating: 80

Batista vs Shawn Michaels

Pretty fair big man/little man match, as Shawn Michaels kept a step ahead of Batista. Batista gained control and worked over the back of Michaels but Batista Bomb is countered and Michaels does the usual. Sweet Chin Music set up but the referee happens to be in the way so Michaels cannot hit Batista. Michaels lifts up the referee and forceabally pulls him out of the way. Batista catches Michaels across the back of the head with a lariat. Michaels gets his head crushed into the canvas and Batista makes the cover, scoring a big win with the pin. After the match, Michaels gets his Superkick on the referee, for getting in his way and costing him the match. HBK is booed for that assault on the referee by a small portion of the crowd but some fans cheer him as well.

Winner: Batista(w/a lariat to the back of the head)

Segment Rating: 79

Crowd Reaction: 81

Match Quality: 75

Kurt Angle and the Rock vs Randy Orton and Triple H

This match wasn't much of a technical affair as it broke down within five minutes as Shawn Michaels ambushes the Rock on the floor. This is two on one for a little bit as we have a split screen with the Rock and Shawn Michaels trading punches and being broken up by security. Triple H works over the neck of Angle and Mick Foley is out from the back and he pulls Orton off the apron and beats him and security is out, pulling a crazed Foley off of Orton and this allows Rock and HBK to resume their brawl. Triple H sets up Angle for a Piledriver but Angle counters with a double leg and bridges back to score the pin. Angle has pinned the World Heavyweight Champion! If he does that this Sunday, he is the champion. Michaels and Rock roll into the ring along with security as Randy Orton runs away from Mick Foley. Triple H has the sledgehammer and He strikes Angle from behind with the sledgehammer in the back of the neck. Angle falls to his knees, clutching his neck before falling to his face. Mick Foley has Randy Orton on the ramp and Double Arm DDT on the ramp. Foley yells Bang Bang and Rock and Michaels are brawling in the corner but Triple H has the sledgehammer. SHOT TO THE ROCK! SHOT TO HBK! Triple H picks up the World Heavyweight Title as the Theme for Evolution plays. Triple H will be a marked man as Rock, Michaels, and Angle will most likely want revenge from those sledgehammer shots but this Sunday will be Angle/Triple H for the World Heavyweight Title and HBK/the Rock. Also Orton/Foley Hell in a Cell for the Interconinental Title.

Winners: Kurt Angle and the Rock(w/a bridge roll-up on Triple H)

Segment Rating: 79

Crowd Reaction: 85

Match Quality: 68

Segment Rating: 78

[MattHarms]

WWE Wrestler in an Automobile Accident after Raw, will be out of action until 2005

WWE Wrestler Matt Hardy was in an Automobile Accident on his way to the airport after Raw and suffered severe damage to his right leg. Matt Hardy will be back in 2005 at the very earliest, but he may never be the same in the ring. Tune into Smackdown! this week for an announcement on the recent changes for the Wrestlemania lineup after the recent injuries of John Cena and Matt Hardy.

[MattHarms]

WWE Wrestlemania XX Only on Pay Per View-March 14th 2004

Your Hosts are: Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler for Raw, Michael Cole and Tazz for Smackdown.

The Big Show vs Sean O' Haire(w/James Mitchell)

We kick off Wrestlemania with two of the most powerful men on Smackdown. O' Haire could catapault himself into the main event if he defeats Show. Show kicks things off early, pounding away at O' Haire with punches in the corner before whipping him into the corner, catching him with a clothesline to the chest and following that up with a boot choke. O' Haire strugges and Show backs off, only to ram a knee into the midsection of O' Haire. Show rams a forearm down across the head of O' Haire and whips him into the ropes. Show hoists up O' Haire and down with a vicious side slam. Big Show makes the cover but only scores a two count. Show bounces off the ropes, elbowdrop does not find it's mark. O' Haire back up and kick to the face. Another couple of kicks and O' Haire kneels by the Big Show before blasting him with a bunch of punches. O' Haire pulls Show up and chop to the chest. O' Haire whips Show into the ropes and spinning leg lariat, dropping the Big Show to his knees.

O' Haire backs off and knee to the chest of the Big Show. O' Haire pounds away at the Big Show with punches before backing off. Enzugiri to the face knocks the Big Show to his back. O' Haire attempts to cover but only scores a two count as the Big Show kicks out. O' Haire forearms the Big Show in the chest and hoists him up. O' Haire elbows Show in the chest and whips him into the ropes. O' Haire knees Big Show in the gut and goes for a suplex but the Big Show blocks it so O' Haire counters with a knee to the groin, which causes Show an ample amount of pain. O' Haire bounces off the ropes and manages to take the Big Show down with a swinging neckbreaker. O' Haire steps to the top rope, waiting on Show to get up. Show is up and O' Haire lauches himself into the Big Show with a clothesline off the ropes. Show topples like a tree and O' Haire covers once again hooking the leg but Show kicks out at two. O'Haire goes to the top rope. Going for the big one off the ropes. O' Haire is on the top rope and he flips off but the Seanton Bomb hits nothing as the Big Show rolls out of the way.

Show is up and he is raging. Show fires an elbow to the chest of O' Haire and whips him into the ropes. Show takes O' Haire down with a kick to the chest and backs off, before dropping an elbow down across the chest. Show makes the cover hooking the leg but James Mitchell jumps to the ring apron and distracts the referee. Show is up and Show grabs Mitchell by the throat but Mitchell throws O' Haire a cane behind his back. O' Haire has the cane and he goes to hit Show but Show ducks and Show grabs the cane. Show throws the cane down and kicks O' Haire. Big Show lifts up O' Haire and drives him down with the Choke Slam. The Big Show covers hooking the leg and O' Haire manages to kick out at two and three fourths. Show pulls himself up and rushes O' Haire but O' Haire ducks and Big Show gets crotched on the ropes. O' Haire climbs up with Show and hooks Show, lifting him to his shoulders. No way, O' Haire can pull this off. O' Haire spins around and drives the Big Show off the top rope with the Prophecy. Show nearly gets drilled off the ropes and O' Haire hooks the leg for the pin.

Winner: Sean O' Haire(w/the Prophecy off the Second Rope)

Segment Rating: 68

Crowd Reaction: 72

Match Quality: 61

WWE Women's Title Match:

Victoria vs Molly Holly©

Both women lock up and Victoria delivers a quick snap mare before catching Molly with a dropkick to the back of the head. Victoria waits on Molly and punches away at the Women's Champion before sending her into the ropes with an irish whip. Victoria clotheslines Molly. Victoria backs up and another clothesline. Third clothesline rocks Molly and Victoria leaps to the second rope. Clothesline off the second rope knocks Molly to her back and Victoria covers, scoring a two count. Victoria pulls up Molly by the hair and forearms to the chest. Victoria whips Molly into the corner. Corner Clothesline and Victoria grabs Molly, ramming the face across the knee. Wind up and a couple of kicks to the ribs. Leaping double axe handle in between the shoulder blades of Molly. Molly begs off and Victoria picks her up but gets her eyes raked. Molly hooks Victoria and Northern Lights Suplex. Molly bridges but only scores a two count.

Molly delivers a dropkick to the face of Victoria as she tries to sit up. Molly pulls up Victoria and forearms to the back. Gutwrench set up into a spinning gutwrench suplex, taking the challenger down. Molly chokes away at Victoria, breaking just before the five count, taking as much time as she needs. Pulled up is Victoria and Molly chops away at Victoria before whipping her into the corner, flipping Victoria upside down in the tree of woe. Molly backs off and sliding dropkick to the face. Molly pulls Victoria to the top rope, facing the crowd. Molly climbs up behind Victoria and pounds away at the head. Victoria is hooked and belly to back suicideplex drives Victoria down on the back of her head. Victoria may be seriously hurt as Molly hooks the leg for the cover but Victoria brings her arm off the canvas at two and three fourths. Molly appears frustrated and kicks to the face to Victoria stunning her. Molly climbs up, perched on the top. She flips off but Victoria counters the Molly Go Round with a power bomb. Both females are down and Victoria knees Molly as she gets up, and sets her up in a gutwrench. Victoria muscles Molly up into the Gory Special and leaps up into the air, driving her down with the Widow's Peak. Molly bounces into the air and Victoria rolls over Molly, covering her to score the pin and capture the Women's Championship!

Winner and New WWE Women's Champion: Victoria(w/the Widow's Peak)

Segment Rating: 73

Crowd Reaction: 77

Match Quality: 65

Victoria holds up the belt to cheers as Molly gets up, with a look of shock etched on her face. She thought she had things won but Victoria pulled it out of nowhere and walked out of Madison Square Gardens for the second time in her career WWE Women's Champion.

Christian vs Chris Jericho

Christian offers a handshake at start but Jericho opts for a clothesline, seeing right through that ruse. Jericho pounds on Christian and whips him into the ropes before taking him down with a back elbow smash. Kicks to the midsection and Jericho fires an elbow to the back of the head. Jericho whips Christian into the ropes. Jericho fires a knee to the midsection. Jericho bounces off the ropes and goes for the running faceplant but Christian evades and rolls to the arena floor. Jericho slides out and chops away at Christian before rolling him into the ring. Jericho leaps to the top rope and clothesline takes Christian down. Jericho makes the cover hooking the leg but only scores a two count. Jericho backs off and knee to the midsection. Swinging neckbreaker brings Christian down. Another cover and another two count. Jericho will not be detered and he lifts up Christian, shoving him into the corner, before running up the buckles and raining down the rights onto Christian but Christian stops Jericho cold with a low blow and then follows that up with an inverted atomic drop before catching Jericho with a forearm right between the eyes.

Stomps are fired to the chest of Jericho and Christian picks up Jericho. Gutwrench suplex snaps Jericho to the canvas and Christian wraps both of his hands around the throat of Jericho, choking him down but the referee puts the count on and it is broken at four. Christian brings up Jericho by the hair and elbow to the face before hooking Jericho and bringing him down with a backbreaker. Christian poses over Jericho, drawing boos from the crowd before leaping to the second rope. Christian drives the point of the elbow down to the sternum of Jericho. Christian makes the cover hooking the leg but Jericho rolls the shoulder up at two. Christian kneels beside Jericho and punches away at him. Christian drags Jericho up by his hair and Christian throws Jericho into the corner. Knee to the midsection and Christian spins Jericho around. Inverted facelock to a backbreaker. Jericho clutches his back in pain and Christian covers for a second time but Jericho manages to wiggle out of the cover again.

Christian lifts up Jericho by the hair and forearms to the back. Christian hooks Jericho and puts him on the top rope. Christian climbs up with Jericho, punching away at him. Hook and superplex drives Jericho off the ropes! Christian continues his assault on the back of Chris Jericho. Christian makes the cover hooking the leg but only a two count. Christian rolls over Jericho and knees to the back. Hooked and bow and arrow submission hold. Jericho shakes his head no at a check of submission but Christian cranks the hold on tight. Jericho manages to loosen an arm and grip the ropes which causes Christian to break the hold. Christian picks up Jericho once again and scoops him up before driving him down with a backbreaker. Christian covers hooking the leg but Jericho once again manages to avoid getting pinned. Christian decides to bring Jericho up to his feet and hook him again in a gutwrench but Jericho blocks the gutwrench, firing some elbows to Christian before shoving him off. Gutshot from Christian on the rebound and DDT drives Jericho onto his head. Cover hooking the leg and Jericho manages to roll the shoulder at two and three fourths.

Christian picks up Jericho and sets him up on the top rope, before climbing up. Christian is going to go for the superplex again but Jericho grabs onto the top rope to block it. Shots to the midsection of Christian and Christian gets pushed off. Christian lands on his feet but Jericho leaps off and missile dropkick to the chest of Christian knocks him down. Both men are down until the count of ten. Christian goes for a punch but he misses and Jericho grabs Christian in a full nelson. Jericho drives Christian down facefirst into the canvas with the Breakdown. Rolled over for the cover hooking the leg but Christian manages to roll the shoulder up at two and a half. Jericho lifts up Christian and pounds away at him before bouncing off the ropes and running faceplant takes Christian into the canvas. Jericho leaps over Christian and goes to the middle rope but Lionsault hits the knees of Christian. Jericho staggers around and Christian grabs Jericho in an inverted facelock before taking him down with a brutal reverse DDT. Christian makes the cover hooking the leg but Jericho manages to escape the pin attempt once again.

Christian is frustrated and he pounds the canvas in frustration. Christian lifts up Jericho and Unprettier attempt but Jericho shoves Christian off into the ropes. Christian goes off on the rebound with a clothesline but Jericho ducks that and takedown to Christian. Both legs are hooked and Jericho turns Christian into the Walls of Jericho. Jericho is sitting back on the hold, kneeling down on the neck of Christian. Christian is attempting to escape but he has nowhere to go so he taps, giving Jericho the win tonight at Wrestlemania XX.

Winner: Chris Jericho(w/the Walls of Jericho)

Segment Rating: 82

Crowd Reaction: 83

Match Quality: 83

Interbrand Match:

Edge vs Rob Van Dam

Michael Cole and Tazz will be commentating this match. Edge and RVD shake hands before locking up. Edge wrings out the arm of Van Dam but Van Dam cartwheels and flips Edge to his back. Edge rushes Van Dam but gets a hiptoss. Another rush and another hiptoss. Van Dam goes for a kick but Edge blocks it and Van Dam backflips out only to get clotheslined down by Edge. Edge is up and he pounds away at Van Dam. Edge whips Van Dam into the corner. Edge charges in but Van Dam gets both feet up to the chest. Van Dam backs off and punches to Edge followed by a legsweep taking Edge down to the canvas. Van Dam picks up Edge and hammers away at him before whipping him into the corner. Van Dam does a handspring and he follows that up by flipping Edge out of the corner with a monkey flip. Thumb point but a spinning legdrop misses and Edge pounds away at Van Dam before whipping him into the ropes and taking him down with a flapjack. Edge waits on Van Dam and off the ropes. Head grabbed and bulldog brings Van Dam to the canvas. Edge rolls over Van Dam and covers hooking the leg but only scores a two count. Edge picks up Van Dam and pounds away at him. Edge whips Van Dam into the corner and charges in but Van Dam gets a boot up to the face.

Van Dam backs off and spin kick bringing Edge down. Van Dam makes the cover hooking the leg but only scores a two count. Van Dam lifts up Edge and pounds him with some forearms before whipping him into the corner. Waiting on Edge and Van Dam takes Edge down with a dropkick. Cartwheel into a backflip splash and Van Dam makes the cover hooking the leg but Edge manages to kick out at two and a half. Van Dam picks up Edge and elbow to the back of the head. Van Dam puts his leg over the head of Edge and flips over before catching Edge in the chest with a spin kick. Edge rolls to the arena floor and Van Dam leaps to the top rope. Down onto Edge with a somersault plancha. Pop from the crowd for that and Van Dam takes a moment to pose for the crowd. Van Dam lifts up Edge and rolls him back in. Van Dam pulls himself up to the ring apron and slingshot legdrop down across the chest of Edge. Van Dam makes the cover hooking the leg but only gets a two count.

Van Dam gets frustrated and drives a knee into the forehead of Edge, viciously. Van Dam fires some punches to Edge before picking him up and whipping him into the ropes. Van Dam lifts Edge to his shoulders and forward rolling Samoan Drop takes him down. Bouncing off the ropes is Van Dam and Rolling Thunder to the chest connects. Van Dam makes the cover but Edge once again rolls the shoulder up. Van Dam is up and he argues the count before rubbing the soles of his boots into the face of Edge. Van Dam picks up Edge and rams him into the corner before whipping him into the ropes. Van Dam goes for a spin kick but Edge ducks it but Van Dam leaps to the second rope and back elbow smash to the chest. Van Dam leaps to the top rope and split legged moonsault connects. Another cover but Edge manages to kick out once again. Van Dam is frustrated and he drives an elbow to the chest of Edge before lifting him up. Suplex attempt is blocked and Edge counters with a swinging suplex of his own.

A "let's go Edge chant starts" and Edge pulls himself up, beating RVD to the punch and pounding away at him. Edge whips Van Dam into the ropes and huge clothesline runs Van Dam over. Edge waits on Van Dam and Spear attempt but Van Dam leapfrogs over and Edge's head hits the middle buckle. Van Dam rolls Edge up but Edge manages to kick out at two and three fourths. Van Dam leaps at Edge and goes for a forward rolling cradle but Edge counters with an inverted power bomb. Edge rolls Van Dam over into the corner and scores the pin! The crowd pops big time. Edge has won his comeback match at Wrestlemania XX

Winner: Edge(after an inverted power bomb reversal)

Segment Rating: 73

Crowd Reaction: 74

Match Quality: 72

Edge celebrates but Van Dam gets up, in shock. He underestimated Edge tonight and it cost him big time. Van Dam rolls to the floor and shoves the timekeeper out of his chair before picking up the chair and throwing it into the ring steps. Van Dam is not too happy that he lost tonight at Wrestlemania XX. Edge had his number tonight.

World Tag Team Title Match:

Test and Scott Steiner vs La Resistance vs the Super Heroes vs Val Venis and Lance Storm©

This match is one fall to a finish, whomever scores the first pinfall, wins the World Tag Team Titles. Scott Steiner and the Hurricane start out. Steiner pounds away at the Hurricane before whipping him into the ropes and taking him down with a huge clothesline. Steiner kisses the bicep before dropping an elbow down across the chest of the Hurricane. Scott Steiner picks up the Hurricane and Gorilla Press before throwing him to the canvas. Scott Steiner hammers a forearm to the back of the Hurricane and lifts him up, whipping him into the ropes. Steiner hooks the Hurricane and belly to belly suplex causes the Hurricane to connect with the canvas hard. Scott Steiner makes the tag to Test. Steiner and Test whip Hurricane into the ropes and take him out with a massive double clothesline. Test punches away at the Hurricane before lifting him up and full nelson, shaking the Hurricane like a ragdoll before taking him down with a Full Nelson Slam but Rene Dupree makes the blind tag on the rebound and Test is forced into the corner. Dupree does the French Tickler before dropping a knee down across the chest of the Hurricane and makes the cover hooking the leg and scoring a two count. Dupree picks up the Hurricane and knee to the midsection before tagging in Rob Conway.

Conway and Dupree whips the Hurricane into the ropes and lift him up before bringing him down with the Le Crepe. Conway makes the cover but Lance Storm breaks up the cover at two and a half, driving the elbow down across the back of the head. Conway and Storm trade puches before Storm is managed to be forced back into the corner. Conway picks up the Hurricane and goes for an inverted facelock and hoisting him up but the Hurricane drops down and counters with the Eye of the Hurricane. The Hurricane covers Conway hooking the leg but Conway kicks out. The Hurricane rolls over to the corner and tags in Rosey. Rosey enters the ring and pounds away at Conway, whipping him into the ropes. Rosey runs into Conway with a running avalanche before bouncing off into the ropes and Earthquake Splash to the chest of Conway. Rosey makes the cover hooking the leg but Dupree makes the save and that brings all eight men into battle. It is a brawl to settle it all. La Resistance and Scott Steiner and Test get dumped to the floor along with the Hurricane which leaves Rosey against the champions in the ring. Rosey lifts Val Venis up but Storm catches Rosey with the Superkick which allows Val Venis to roll up Rosey with a crucifix to score the pin and retain the World Tag Team Titles.

Winners and still champions: Val Venis and Lance Storm(w/a superkick/crucifix combo on Rosey)

Segment Rating: 73

Crowd Reaction: 70

Match Quality: 77

Batista(w/Ric Flair) vs Bill Goldberg

Staredown to start. Batista shoves Goldberg and Goldberg explodes into Batista with punches before going for a clothesline but Batista ducks and shoulderblock but nobody moves. Goldberg goes for a shoulderblock but once again, nobody moves. Both men stare down each other and run into each other like two mack trucks but once again, nobody moves. Batista grabs Goldberg in a headlock but Goldberg powers out. Batista has a smirk on his face and offers Goldberg a test of strength. Both men lock hands and Goldberg is forcing Batista back into the corner but Batista breaks with some kicks to the midsection. Batista hammers away at Goldberg with punches and rams him into the corner but Goldberg doesn't register it and Goldberg comes back, grabbing Batista by the arm, and hammering him with punches in the corner. Flair is on the ring apron and Goldberg takes a running start, dropping Flair with a clothesline. This gives Batista the time to recover and clothesline Goldberg down on the rebound. Goldberg, of course, pulls himself back up to his feet.

Batista grabs Goldberg and pounds away at him. Set up and side slam takes Goldberg down. Chants for Goldberg and Batista drives a knee into the head of Goldberg, followed by a forearm to the back, an axe handle to the back, and Batista locks on the camel clutch. Batista is attempting to put Goldberg out right here at Wrestlemania XX. Goldberg fights to his feet, to his knees with Batista on his back but Batista lands off and shoves Goldberg off. Lift up and spinebuster drills Goldberg into the canvas. Batista poses but Goldberg is up. Batista backs off and Goldberg levels him with a clothesline. Goldberg waits on Batista and goes for a sidekick but Batista ducks the side kick but not the Spear. Goldberg gives the signal for the Jackhammer but Ric Flair is on the top rope, so Goldberg goes after Flair, because we all know what happens when Flair tries a move off the top rope. Goldberg sets up Flair in a Gorilla Press and drives him down with an Over the Shoulder Powerslam. Goldberg lifts up Flair and tosses him to the floor. Batista has a chair as Flair has the referee tied up on the ring apron.

Batista swings the chair and into the back of Goldberg. Goldberg doesn't register it and a chairshot to the head as Goldberg turns around. Goldberg sells it like he was taking a slap from a two year old so Batista winds up and another chairshot to the head of Goldberg. Grudgingly, Goldberg goes down but barely. Batista covers Goldberg as the referee goes around and counts the pin, with Goldberg kicking out just at three but Batista still getting the pin

Winner: Batista(w/three chair shots)

Segment Rating: 74

Crowd Reaction: 74

Match Quality: 75

Batista is back up, and he sets up Goldberg. Batista Bomb on the steel chair. Goldberg's skull got driven into the chair. The announcers sell it like Batista broke Goldberg's neck. It may be sometime before we see Goldberg again as the EMTs are out. Batista looks smug and Goldberg plays dead in the ring, or at least attempts to. Evolution has taken a casuality tonight at Wrestlemania. Goldberg pulls himself up but at least conveys the attempt of being a little woozy. A replay is shown that Goldberg managed to block some of the blow but it could very well keep him out for a few weeks.

WWE Cruiserweight Title Match, Best Two Out of Three Falls Match:

Ultimo Dragon vs Rey Misterio Jr©

Lock up to start and hammerlocks traded with Dragon catching Rey with an armdrag flipping him to the canvas. Chops by Dragon and Dragon goes for a kick but Rey cartwheels underneath and forearms to the chest. Rey grabs Dragon in a wristlock and runs up the ropes before flipping Dragon to the canvas with a spinning headscissors. Backing off and dropkick to the back of the head. Rey fires some kicks to the back. Waiting on Dragon and elbow to the chest. Whip into the ropes. Dragon hits the corner and Rey rushes in but Dragon gets both feet up to the face. Dragon works over the ribs of Rey with kicks and Dragon whips Rey into the opposite corner before rolling in and catching him with a koppo kick. Dragon hoists Rey up to the air and brings him down with a flapjack. Knees to the side and Dragon drops an elbow across the back of Rey. Lifting Rey up to his feet and whip into the ropes. Dragon catches Rey with a flipping dropkick and leaping to the second rope. Springboad Moonsault down across the chest of Rey. Rey is flattened underneath the bulk of Dragon but kicks out of a cover at two. Misterio is hoisted up and elbow to the back of the head. Dragon puts his leg across the back of the head of Rey before doing a backflip and bouncing off the ropes. Dragon delivers an Asai Moonsault and attempts to hook the head for the Dragon Sleeper but Rey backflips over the shoulder and drives the Dragon down with an inverted DDT. What a great move by Rey! Two count only.

Rey picks up Dragon and whip into the corner. Rey charges in and sends Dragon down with a monkey flip. Dragon staggers and charges Rey but Rey leaps onto Dragon's shoulders and Frankensteiner flips Dragon down onto his back. Rolling to the floor, Dragon attempts to regroup but Rey charges Dragon and corkscrew plancha sending Dragon down. Dragon is down on the floor, hurt from the move but it took a lot out of Rey as well! Ten count and Rey rolls into the ring at eight and Dragon follows just before nine. Rey charges Dragon and standing sunset flip power bomb driving Dragon onto the back of his head! Rey holds Dragon down but Dragon manages to kick out at two and a half! Rey goes to the top rope, attempting to go for a high risk move but Dragon pops up and dropkick to Rey, causing Rey to fall crotch first down across the top rope! Dragon hooks Rey, climbing up with him. Superplex drives Rey down off the ropes! Dragon is slow to cover becuase of the impact but manages to score a two and a half count. Dragon picks up Rey and sets him up for a power bomb but Rey punches away and flips to his feet but Dragon kicks Rey and hooks him. Lifted up and brain buster nearly plants Rey headfirst into the canvas. Cover hooking the leg but Rey manages to kick out at two and three fourths!

Dragon picks up Rey and hammers away him, elbow to the back of the head and Dragon hooks Rey around the head and runs up the buckles, attempting the Asai DDT but Rey manages to shove Dragon off and Dragon lands on the ring apron. Rey leaps to the middle rope and catches Dragon in the ribs with a double kick. Rey runs up the buckles and rope run Frankensteiner flipping Dragon off the ring apron. Dragon hits the floor hard but Rey managed to wrench his knee on the impact. If he would have hit a move like that into the ring, he could have scored the first fall! Rey lifts up Dragon and rolls him back in before covering hooking the leg and scoring a two and a half count. Rey goes to the top rope, limping all the way up to the top rope. Dragon is up and Rey goes for a Springboard Thesz Press but Dragon catches him and drives him down with a huge sitout power bomb. Dragon holds Rey down for the cover but only scores a two and three fourths count. Dragon lifts up Rey, hooking him around the head and running up the buckles. Flipping back and Asai DDT drills Rey into the canvas. Rey has been knocked out and Dragon covers hooking the leg to score the pin and win the first fall!

We have a sixty second rest period in between falls, in which we see a few replays from the high impact moves from the previous fall. Rey is just getting up, dazed, as the bell rings kicking off the second fall. Dragon catches Rey with a few kicks and a huge kick to the head, attempting to take advantage of the knocked out state of Rey. Rey staggers back and Dragon whips him into the ropes. Spinning Leg Lariat takes Rey down and Dragon covers but Rey manages to kick out at two and a half. Rey is lifted up by the back of his mask and Dragon pounds away at Rey. Dragon goes for a German Suplex but Rey puts the breaks on and counters with a bodyscissors before turning it into a bulldog. Rey leaps to the top rope and springboard dropkick knocking Dragon to the ring apron. Rey takes a running start at Dragon and 6-1-9. Dragon manages to hang onto the ropes and Rey flips him into the ring. Rey steps to the outside. Rey leaps to the middle of the top rope and goes for the West Coast Pop but Dragon rolls out and Rey lands on his feet. Dragon hooks Rey in a full nelson and Dragon Suplex attempt but Rey counters by bashing his head back into the bridge of the nose of the Dragon with a headbutt. Dragon falls on the ropes and 6-1-9 connects. Rey leaps to the middle of the top rope and West Coast Pop, taking Dragon down and hooking both legs, to score the second fall.

Another sixty second break and both men lock up with Dragon catching Rey with a knee and lifting him up. Helicopter throw takes Rey down and Dragon scores a two count. Dragon waits for Rey to get up and nearly kicks his skull in before picking up Rey and chops away at him. Dragon lifts Rey on his shoulders but Rey lands on his feet and throws Dragon with an armdrag takedown. Rey leaps to the second rope and springboard moonsault bodyblock takes Dragon down. Rey covers hooking the leg and scores a two count. Rey lifts up Dragon and elbow to the head. Another pair of elbows and Dragon is on dream street. Whip into the corner and Dragon flips into the buckles, sitting on the top buckle with Rey climbing up behind Dragon. Leaping on the shoulders and reverse top rope frankensteiner flipping Dragon onto his face!. Both men are down as Rey once again wrenched his leg on the way down. Rey slides over, and rolls over Dragon, scoring a two and a half count.

Rey picks up Dragon and pounds away at him. Rey attempts to scoop up Dragon but the knee gives out and Dragon Sleeper is locked on on the way down. Dragon wrenches the head of Rey up and down. Rey is attempting to fight out and he crabwalks his way to the ropes and grips the ropes, causing the referee to put the count on Dragon. Dragon breaks at four, taking as much time as he can. Dragon pulls up Rey and drapes him into the corner before kicking the knee in and hooking it, dragon screw legwhipping Rey down to the canvas and Dragon grapevines the leg, and half Boston, wrenching the knee back. Rey attempts to shut out the pain and Dragon rocks back, working on the leg. Rey has had knee problems in the past. Rey attempts to scoot to the ropes but Dragon pulls back on the hold. Rey is reaching and he barely grabs the ropes. Dragon releases the hold once again and Dragon lifts up Rey and kicks the back of Rey's leg before holding the leg out. Ultimo Dragon showboats too much and this allows Rey to catch him across the back of the head with an enzuigiri kick! Dragon falls onto the ropes and Rey limps over to Dragon, catching Dragon with a sloppy version of the 6-1-9. Rey couldn't hit all of it because of the injured knee. Rey limps to the outside and leaps to the middle of the top rope but his knee buckles but he manages to adjust his footing and leaps off. Dragon rolls out of the way of the Dropping of the Dime. Rey's injured leg crashes into the canvas! Dragon lifts himself up and grabs the leg before rolling Rey over onto his stomach and falling back, ripping at the leg of Rey with a reverse kneebar. Rey has nowhere to go, attempting to punch his way out but Dragon has this move clinched on too tight and it is in the center of the ring. Rey gives one final fight but can't get out so he taps out, giving Dragon the third fall and the title. We have a new WWE Cruiserweight Champion at Wrestlemania XX.

Winner and new WWE Cruiserweight Champion: Ultimo Dragon

Segment Rating: 82

Crowd Reaction: 65

Match Quality: 100

Dragon grabs the Cruiserweight Title Belt and stands over the fallen form of Rey, holding the belt up. Rey limps up to his feet and offers his hand to Dragon in a show of respect. Dragon grasps it and shakes it briefly before throwing it back. Dragon straps the belt around his waist, as a new era of Cruiserweight wrestling should begin on Smackdown! The era of the Dragon.

Terry Funk vs Ric Flair

It has been nearly fifteen years since their famous 1989 I-Quit Match and they are still going strong. Funk attacks Flair to start, gripping him in a headlock and pounding away with punches before whipping him into the ropes and shoulderblock knocking him down. Flair is staggered and Funk grabs the arm of Flair before battering him with chops. Funk throws Flair into the corner and high back body drop. Funk rushes the ropes and clothesline knocking Flair down. Elbowdrop is driven down across the chest of Flair. Funk covers hooking the leg but Flair kicks out at two. The Funker waits on Flair and punches before scooping up Flair and sending him down with a bodyslam. Funk backs off and knee driven down across the chest. Funk is up and he spreads the legs of Ric Flair. Flair begs off and Funk drops a knee down across the crotch of Flair. Flair twitches like mad and rolls to the floor. Funk steps to the ring apron and forearm smash down across the back of the head of Flair. Flair staggers around and flops facefirst onto the arena floor.

Funk picks up Flair by the hair and headfirst into the ring steps. Funk pounds away on Flair and rolls him back into the ring. Funk climbs to the top rope and leaps off but Flair catches him with a punch to the ribs. Flair waits on Funk and chops across the chest before backing off and running back elbow catching Funk and Flair backs off, and kneedrop down across the chest of Funk. The Nature Boy kneels down and punches away at Funk before lifting him up and Flair puts Funk in a front facelock and knee to the midsection. Flair lifts up Funk and takes him down with a vertical suplex. Funk twitches and Flair winds it up before dropping an elbow down across the chest. Flair steps to the outside, climbing to the top rope but Funk is up and he catches Flair and slams him off the top rope. Flair twitches in pain and Funk rushes Flair and clotheslines him. Funk hits another pair of clothesline and Funk grabs Flair's leg and Spinning Toe Hold applied but Flair rocks back and kicks Funk into the referee. The referee gets knocked to the floor and Funk punches away at Flair and Funk hooks Flair, before driving him down with a DDT and here comes Batista!. Batista enters the ring and lariat to the back of the head of Funk, driving him down.

Flair and Batista are up and double team Funk. Batista sets up Funk and lifts him up for a Spiked Batista Bomb with Flair helping but Stevie Richards runs out to the ring! Stevie Richards jumps on Batista. Flair chops Richards but Richards fights back but Batista attacks Stevie from behind and takes him down with a spinebuster. Batista pitches Stevie and Evolution continues their beatdown on Funk but Tommy Dreamer rushes out with a singapore cane. Dreamer slides into the ring and decks Batista from behind with the singapore cane. Flair goes after Dreamer but Dreamer manages to crotch Flair with the cane and Funk is up and Dreamer and Funk rock Flair back and forth with punches. They hook Flair and double DDT driving Flair down. Dreamer slides out, catching Batista with another shot with the cane and Funk covers Flair as the referee comes to and scores the pin. Terry Funk has finally scored a win over Ric Flair at Wrestlemania!

Winner: Terry Funk(w/a double DDT from Dreamer and Funk to Flair)

Segment Rating: 78

Crowd Reaction: 83

Match Quality: 69

Dreamer and Funk celebrate in the ring, with Stevie Richards getting up to join them. the ECW alumni stand tall in the ring to cheers from the crowd at Madison Square Garden.

The tables, ladders, and chairs are carried out by the ring attendents. We see the Tag Team Title Belts hanging above the ring. Tonight, the top four teams on Smackdown! collide for the Tag Team Titles in the most exciting match in wrestling, TLC.

TLC V for the WWE Tag Team Titles:

Paul London/Billy Kidman vs The APA vs the Dudley Boys vs the World's Greatest Tag Team©

Eight man brawl to start out and Kidman gets dumped to the floor by the Dudley Boys. Shelton and Bradshaw fired some chops and whipping him into the ropes. Leaping dropkick takes Bradshaw down. Paul London has a chair and shot to the back of Shelton. London rams Shelton into the corner and punches him into the corner. London whips Shelton into the ropes and sets the chair up, rushing at Shelton but Haas catches him and T-Bone Suplex. Haas drives a knee to the chest and hooks the legs before taking down London with a Giant Swing. Shelton is on the top rope and springboard elbow down across the chest. Bubba Ray Dudley grabs Haas and elbow to the head. Another elbow to the head of Shelton as D-Von sets up a table at the ringside but Faarooq attacks him from behind and rams him into the steps. Bradshaw and Kidman trade punches on the floor and Kidman picks up the ladder, ramming it into the ribs of Bradshaw. Kidman pulls himself to the ring apron and grabs Bradshaw by the hair, before driving him down onto the guardrail. The ladder is slid into the ring by Kidman and he leaps to the top rope. Springboard Dropkick knocks Bubba Ray Dudley down as he sets up London for a power bomb. The WGTT attempt to go for Kidman but he slides underneath and double faceplant driving the WGTT down.

Haas rolls to the outside and slides a table into the ring. Benjamin sets up the table but D-Von attacks him. D-Von hooks Shelton and inverted DDT drives him down and D-Von punches away at Haas, before draping him over his shoulder and takes him out of the corner with a running powerslam through the table! Haas twitches in pain and Bradshaw clubs D-Von from behind and bounces off the ropes. Clothesline from Hell drops D-Von down to the canvas. Faarooq brings a chair into the ring and sets it up before picking up London and whipping him into the ropes. Double Spinebuster on the chair. London hits the chair and Kidman attacks Benjamin but Haas attacks him from behind. Haas grabs Kidman in a waistlock and superkick from Benjamin while Kidman takes him down with German Suplex. Bubba is on the top rope but the WGTT pound away at him. This allows Benjamin to get the ladder and set it up. Benjamin is climbing the ladder but London is pulling himself up, running up the ladder. London pounds away at Benjamin and dropsault sending Benjamin off the ladder. London crashes down hard as well but D-Von grabs London by the hair and tosses him to the floor.

Bubba has the table and sets up the table at ringiside. Bubba pounds away at London but Kidman leaps to the floor but Bubba catches his attempted plancha and drops him before kneeing him and putting him in a standing headscissors before hoisting him up and sending him crashing down through the table with a power bomb. The crowd is in shock as someone actually power bombed Kidman! London is on the top rope meanwhile and 450 Plancha down onto Bubba. Bubba goes down and Bradshaw, Faarooq, D-Von, and Haas are brawling in the ring. The APA whips Haas and D-Von together and Faarooq catches D-Von with a spinebuster as Bradshaw decks Haas with the Clothesline from Hell. The ladder is set up and Bradshaw climbs up the ladder, going for the belts but London runs up the ropes and dropkicks him off the ladder. Bradshaw lands on the canvas before rolling to the floor. Faarooq goes for a clothesline but London ducks and London picks up a chair, throwing it at Faarooq. Faarooq catches him and dropkicks Faarooq down.

Bubba is back into the ring with another ladder. Bubba whacks London with the ladder before putting the ladder over his head and spinning, smashing London in the face with a ladder. Bubba drops the ladder and stomps away at London before picking him up and shoving him into the corner. Bubba punches away at London before winding up and taking him down with an elbowsmash to the face. Benjamin throws a table into the ring before rolling it and sending it into the corner. Benjamin attacks Bubba from behind and goes for a kick but it is blocked and Benjamin takes Bubba with the Money Clip. Bubba gets knocked down and Benjamin lifts him up and whips him into the table. Bubba connects backfirst into the table, breaking it in two. Benjamin bends down and lifts up the ladder that Bubba brought into the ring, setting it next to the ladder that Bubba brought into the ring. Benjamin climbs up the ladder and runs across it but Kidman slides in with another ladder and drives it into the side of the ladder, causing it to connect with the other ladder, causing a domino affect with Benjamin falling down off the ladder. Kidman sets up the ladder in play but D-Von is on the floor, setting up two tables, double decker style. Kidman climbs up the ladder but Bradshaw climbs up behind Kidman and pounds away at him. Bradshaw climbs up Kidman and hooks him in a waistlock before taking him off the ladder with a belly to back superplex. Kidman gets driven down off the ladder.

Kidman twitches and Bradshaw is up but D-Von attacks him from behind with a chair and decks Bradshaw with the chair. D-Von sets up the ladder and starts climbing up towards the belts but Haas is up and he climbs up as well with a chair. Haas fires a chairshot to D-Von and D-Von teeters on the ladder but London is up and baseball slide to the ladder, causing D-Von and Haas falling off the ladder and crashing through the two tables!. London pulls himself up and pulls the ladder up underneath the belts before ascending the belts. London is climbing up the ladder. London is nearly to the belts and Bubba pulls himself up. London has his finger tips on the belt and Bubba rushes London but London grabs the belts as Bubba grabs his ankle. The belts are pulled up and Paul London and Billy Kidman win TLC V to capture the Tag Team Titles

Winners and new WWE Tag Team Champions: Paul London and Billy Kidman

Segment Rating: 79

Crowd Reaction: 76

Match Quality: 82

London helps up Kidman and hands him his half of the belts the belts as the Dudley Boys stare down London and Kidman, looking sour and looking at the belts with a longing look. London helps Kidman out as the new WWE Tag Team Champions celebrate.

A look at the Undertaker/Kane is shown before the next match.

Kane comes out to boos from the crowd. Kane gets on the microphone, saying that the Undertaker doesn't have the guts to show and won't, because he buried him alive at the Survivor Series. The Undertaker has been destroyed, according to Kane! But Kane is interrupted by the lights going out and the chanting is heard in the arena. The druids are coming out to the ring and surround the ring, making Kane look a little uneasy. Paul Bearer then comes out, clutching the urn and saying "My Undertaker is coming, right now". Then the Undertaker's music starts up and sure enough, the Undertaker comes out, looking very similar to his Survivor Series 1990 debut apperance with the gray gloves and all. The Undertaker slowly walks down the aisle and raises his hands, causing the lights to go back on. The Undertaker takes his hat off, before his hair whips back, giving Kane a blank stare. Kane attempts to yell at the Undertaker but the Undertaker pays him no mind. The bell rings and this match is underway.

Kane vs the Undertaker(w/Paul Bearer)

Kane pounds away at the Undertaker with punches but the Undertaker doesn't even feel a thing. Kane goes for a punch but Taker blocks it and calmly throws his hand back before backing off and delivering a clothesline, knocking Kane down. Undertaker measures Kane slowly before dropping an elbow. Kane rolls to the floor and yells at the Undertaker, but the Undertaker stands in the ring, showing no emotion. Kane rolls into the ring and the Undertaker wraps his hands around the throat of Kane, pushing him into the corner. Undertaker chokes Kane in the corner and the referee puts the count on. Undertaker breaks at four and punches away at Kane. Undertaker whips Kane into the ropes. Undertaker goes for a clothesline but Kane ducks and Kane boots Undertaker in the chest. Taker goes down but sits up straight away, causing Kane's eyes to bug out. Kane explodes onto Taker, punching away before scooping up Taker and bodyslamming him down. Kane bounces off the ropes and goes for a legdrop but Taker sits up and Kane hits the canvas. Taker is up and a couple of throat thrusts rocking Kane back. Taker grabs Kane in a wristlock before climbing to the outside. The Undertaker walks the ropes before coming down across the back of the head with a punch, flipping Kane to the canvas.

The Undertaker backs off and takes Kane down with a back elbow smash. Taker drops an elbow down across the chest of Kane. Taker backs off and drops the leg down across the chest of Kane. The leg is hooked and Kane kicks out at two. The Undertaker picks up Kane and elbow to the back of the head. The Undertaker goes for a clothesline but Kane ducks it and grabs Undertaker in a side waistlock. Bone Rattling Side Slam brings the Undertaker down but Bearer raises the urn, which raises the Taker as he sits up. Kane punches away at the Undertaker and shoves him into the corner before choking him with his boot. Kane smothers Taker but he breaks at four. Kane picks up the Undertaker and hooks him before taking him down with a suplex. Kane gives the signal before stepping to the outside. The Undertaker is on the canvas but he slowly gets up. Kane leaps off the ropes and takes the Undertaker down with a flying clothesline as he gets up. Taker is knocked down and Kane draws the finger across his throat. Kane pulls his brother up by the hair and grabs the lifelife form of the Undertaker by the throat but Bearer raises the urn and this awakens the Taker, who wraps his hand around the throat of Kane. Both men are attempting to Choke Slam each other at the same time which Kane breaks it with a knee to the groin. No matter how dead you are, this will slow you down!

Kane has the Undertaker by the throat and Choke Slam, drilling Taker to the canvas. Kane covers the Undertaker hooking the leg but the Undertaker manages to kick out at two and three fourths! Kane lifts up the Undertaker and scoops him up. Tombstone Piledriver attempt but Taker flips the hold over and powerslam driving Kane. Both men are down and the referee puts the standing ten count but Bearer raises the urn and Taker sits up. Taker is up and he waits on Kane before thrusting the throat a couple of times. The Undertaker whips Kane into the ropes. Clothesline is ducked but Taker comes off the rebound with a Jumping Clothesline, knocking Kane to his back. Kane pulls himself up, groggy and Taker grabs Kane by the throat before lifting him up and taking him down with a choke slam. Kane is planted and the Undertaker draws his hand across the throat. Taker pulls Kane up and scoops him up. Tombstone Piledriver plants Kane. Arms crossed and the Undertaker scores the pin. The Undertaker remains undefeated at Wrestlemania.

Winner: The Undertaker(w/the Tombstone Piledriver)

Segment Rating: 74

Crowd Reaction: 79

Match Quality: 63

Paul Bearer steps into the ring as the lights go out and the blue light comes out. The Undertaker kneels down, soaking in the power of the urn and the cheers of his creatures of the night.

A video package detailing the Hell in a Cell Match between Randy Orton and Mick Foley for the WWE Interconinental Title.

WWE Interconinental Title Hell in a Cell Match:

Mick Foley vs Randy Orton©

This is the first time that the Interconinental Title will be at stake inside Hell in a Cell. Foley attacks Orton with ruthless agression, battering him with punch after punch before rushing at him and delivering a brutal clothesline. Foley waits on Orton and pounds away at him before whipping him into the ropes. Mick catches Orton in the face with a back elbow smash .Orton rolls to the floor but this proves to be a mistake as Foley slides out and grabs Orton, battering him with a series of rapid fire punches to the stomach. Mick Foley grabs Orton by his hair and Orton gets rammed into the cage. Mick grabs Orton and runs him across the cage once again, slamming Orton into the cage wall again. Orton is dazed and Mick batters him with punches before grabbing him and facefirst slam into the ring steps. Orton slides away, looking dazed and Foley grabs the legs of Orton before rocking back and sending Orton flying headfirst into the ringpost. Orton has been busted wided open and Foley grabs Orton in a headlock, to pound away at the wound. Like a shark smelling blood, Foley goes after the wound. Foley then lets Orton up, only to bite him on the head, opening the cut further. Foley grabs Orton and snap mares him onto the floor before dropping a vicious knee onto the bloodied forehead of Orton. Foley reaches underneath the ring and grabs a steel chair.

Foley swings the chair but Orton ducks and the chair clashes with the cage which allows Orton some time to catch Foley with a blind clothesline. Foley gets knocked down and Orton takes this advantage to grab the chair and cracks it over the back of Foley. Orton swings the chair and another brutal shot to the back of Foley. Orton is showing a bit of a vicious streak now and Orton picks up Foley, ramming him into the cage. Orton pounds away at Foley and slams him into the ringsteps. Orton grabs Foley and throws him facefirst into the ringpost. Foley hits the post before falling as if he was slipping. A close up and Mick Foley has now been busted wide open! Orton has the chair and swings it before crashing it into the bloodied face of Foley. Huge heat for that, as all the head shots Mick Foley has taken over the years. Orton picks up Foley and rakes his face up and down the cage, causing drops of blood to stick to the cage. Orton boots Foley into the stomach and hooks him. Orton takes Foley over with a vicious suplex, causing Foley's leg to hook the steps on the way down.

Orton poses as the crowd boos and Orton picks up the chair. Orton jabs the edge of the chair into the knee of Foley, before smirking, looking pleased at what he done. The chair is then smashed over the knee cap of Foley. Orton is showing a killer instinct like never before! Orton picks up Foley and whips him into the ring steps. Foley collides knee first and flips over the steps. Orton reaches underneath the ring to pull out a kendo stick. Orton spins the stick before cracking it down across the back of Mick Foley. The sickening sound of wound against spine is heard throughout Madison Square Garden! Orton picks up Foley and rolls him into the ring. Orton climbs the ropes and Foley pulls himself up. Orton hits a vicious springboard cross body, taking Foley down. Orton punches away at Foley as he connects, causing blood to fly. Orton grabs Foley and drags him towards the ringpost before rolling to the floor. Orton reaches underneath the ring and pulls out a wooden baseball bat. Orton swings the bat but Foley jerks and the bat cracks up against the ringpost.

Orton is dazed and Foley kicks Orton in the ribs before pulling him up to the ring apron. A series of bodyshots and Foley stands ot the top rope, before drilling his knee into the face of Orton and both men fall off the apron. Orton's head is crushed between Foley's leg and the cage. Foley took a lot out of himself with that one but Orton may be knocked out cold! Foley is up and Foley decides to climb to the ring apron. Orton is down and Foley takes a running start but stops and steps down. Foley picks up the chair and pulls up Orton. Foley bashes the chair over the head of Orton, knocking him back down. Orton is oozing blood out of his wounds. Foley then goes up the apron and runs down with it. Chair assisted running elbow drop off the apron. The chair may have crushed the ribs of Randy Orton. Foley is not done yet. Foley grabs Orton and rams him into the cage. Foley pounds away at Orton and takes a running start, clotheslining Orton into the cage. Foley is attempting to use force to break that cage open so he can have access to the outside world! Foley takes a running start and knee to the ribs. The cage mesh buckles a bit and Foley swings the chair but Orton manages to drop down and the chair connects with the cage, giving Foley the rip he needs to get on the outside of the cage.

Foley drags Orton out by the legs, with Orton kicking and grabbing onto the ring apron but Foley yanks him and elbow to the head. Foley grabs Orton and rams him into the Spanish Announcer's Table(where else.) Foley hammers away at Orton and scoops him up before setting him up on the table. Foley climbs up the cage. He isn't going to try this, for his own health, he isn't going to try this. He is going to kill both himself and Orton for our amusement! Foley is halfway up that thirty foot cage and he leaps off. Flying Elbowdrop from the midway point on the cage, driving Orton through the Spanish Announcer's Table. The table collapses and Foley has a sure pin, but the pin can only happen in the ring. Foley drags Orton's limp body back into the cage and rolls him into the ring. Foley staggers into the ring before covering but Orton kicks out at two and three fourths!.

The crowd deflates and Foley looks not too pleased. Foley knees Orton in the head and Orton is basically out of it. Foley rolls to the outside and reaches underneath the ring. The barbed wire two by four is now coming into play. Foley enters the ring and waits on Orton. Foley swings the two by four and smashes it into the stomach of Orton. Orton falls back, clutching his stomach in pain, as the barbs have sunk into it! Foley grabs Orton and rolls him over, before dragging him over to the board. Foley scrubs the forehead up and down the board. Orton's forehead is being carved up like a turkey on Thanksgiving! Foley picks up Orton once again and hooks him. Stump Pulling Piledriver on the barbed wire board. Orton flops down, with the barbed wire board sticking to his hair. The blood being matted in Orton's hair and Foley is to the outside, for some more goodies. Foley is going to punish Orton for mocking his legacy. Foley reaches underneath the ring and pulls out a wooden box. He rolls into the ring and opens it up, revealing thousands of thumbtacks!

The crowd cheers, knowing what is next. Foley dumps the thumbtacks into the ring and Foley pounds away on Orton before reaching into his tights and pulling out Mr. Socko. The crowd cheers and Foley puts the Mandible Claw on Orton. Foley is trying to guide Orton down but Orton kicks Foley right between the legs and goes for a quick RKO but Foley shoves him off and Foley returns fire with a groin kick of his own before sending Orton down with a double arm DDT. Foley lifts up Orton and brings him up to the top rope, facing the cell. Foley climbs up and latches the Mandible Claw on once again. Foley is sinking slowly but Randy Orton is reaching into his boot for something. Orton has a pair of brass knuckles on his hand and he pops Foley with them. This breaks the claw and Foley nearly falls back but Orton grabs his head and Super RKO driving Foley down chest first into the thumbtacks. The crowd boos as Orton covers and scores the pin. Foley had the match one but Orton managed to hit that RKO off the top rope onto the tacks and Randy Orton has scored the win in Hell in a Cell.

Winner: Randy Orton(w/the RKO from the Top Rope onto Thumbtacks)

Segment Rating: 87

Crowd Reaction: 94

Match Quality: 74

Orton has his hand raised as Batista and Flair enter the Cell and lift Orton up to their shoulders, parading him around the ring in celebration as the crowd boos. Flair snatches the Interconinental Title Belt from the referee and Orton takes it, to place over his shoulder, as Evolution carries Orton to the back like a conquering hero.

Eddie Guerrero is backstage, hanging out with some of the lower level Smackdown talent and is laughing it up which a passing RVD misinterprets as Eddie laughing at him. RVD shoves Eddie and tells that Eddie better watch it or RVD will make sure to prove to the world what he is capable of. Eddie says "that's cool" which sets off Rob Van Dam even further for some reason. Eddie has to leave for his United States Title Match with Rhyno with Rob Van Dam staring a hole through his retreating back.

WWE United States Title Match:

Eddie Guerrero vs Rhyno©

Lock up to start and Rhyno shoves Eddie into the corner and goes for a back elbow smash but Eddie ducks and Rhyno connects with the corner. Eddie blasts into Rhyno, leveling him with chop after chop. Eddie delivers an European Uppercut before pulling Rhyno into a short clotehsline. Eddie waits on Rhyno and side headlock before running up the buckles and taking Rhyno down with a super side headlock takedown. Eddie maintains the headlock but Rhyno rolls Eddie to his back, scoring a one count. Eddie releases the hold and punch to Rhyno. More punches and whip into the ropes. Eddie fires a knee and goes behind Rhyno. A series of forearms driven into the back of the head of Rhyno and Eddie backs off, before catching Rhyno in the knee with a dropkick. Eddie grabs Rhyno's leg and rams it into the mat. Eddie is trying to take away the power game of Rhyno. Eddie steps on the back of the knee, driving the knee cap into the canvas. Eddie grips the leg and bends it back with a Half Boston Crab. Eddie is working that leg and Rhyno struggles against the grip of Eddie Guerrero but he manages to grab onto the bottom rope which forces Eddie to break the hold.

Eddie lifts up Rhyno and pounds away at him. Eddie grabs the leg of Rhyno but Rhyno pops his other leg up and kicks Eddie off. Eddie staggers and Rhyno grabs him before taking him down with a bone rattling belly to belly suplex. Rhyno lifts up Eddie and throws him into the corner. Rhyno rams an elbow into the chest of Eddie. Another elbow to the chest. Rhyno whips Eddie into the ropes and hoists him up before taking him down with a vicious spinebuster. Rhyno grabs the legs of Eddie and hoists him up before dropping him down across the back of his head. The legs are spread and Rhyno drops a headbutt down across the midsection of Guerrero. Rhyno lifts up Eddie and pounds away at the back before hooking him in a gutwrench. Rhyno hoists up Eddie and brings him down with a Gutbuster. Rhyno then drags Eddie over to the corner and climbs to the second rope. Rhyno pumps up and down a couple of times before dropping a pump splash down on the ribs of Guerrero. Guerrero may have been flatened by the bulk of Rhyno! Rhyno makes the cover hooking the leg but only gets a two and a half count.

Rhyno picks up Eddie as the "Eddie" chants start up from the crowd. Rhyno hammers Eddie with some punches before lifting up Eddie onto his shoulders and taking him down with a huge Samoan Drop. Rhyno hooks the leg for the cover but Eddie manages to barely raises the shoulder up off the canvas. A stare at the referee and Rhyno fires stomp after stomp into the sternum of Eddie before dropping a knee down across the sternum. Rhyno picks up Eddie and sets him up. Rhyno holds up Eddie before bringing him down with a vertical faceplant. Eddie's head connects with the canvas before Eddie gets to his knees dazed and flops back. Rhyno rolls over Eddie and cross armed camel clutch. Rhyno is attempting to choke out Eddie Guerrero with his own arms. Rhyno has the hold on tight, cranking back and forth on the arms but Eddie manages to pull himself up to his feet, with Rhyno on hi sback and Eddie falls back, breaking the hold, while impacting the spine of Rhyno into the canvas.

Ten count but Rhyno is up and then Eddie. Rhyno goes for a punch but Eddie blocks it and hammers away at Rhyno with punch after punch. Eddie then blasts Rhyno across the chest with chops before whipping him into the corner. Eddie delivers a spinning elbow smash in the corner, doubling Rhyno over. Eddie grabs Rhyno and hooks him. Snap Suplex bringing Rhyno down. Eddie pops the hips and hangs onto Rhyno and another snap suplex. Three amigos and Eddie hangs on and lifts up Rhyno before bringing him down with a brain buster. Eddie makes the cover hooking the leg but Rhyno kicks out at two and a half. Eddie then steps to the outside. Slingshot Somersault Headbutt down across the chest of Rhyno. Rhyno twitches and Eddie delivers a spinning boot scrape to add insult to injury. Eddie then picks up Rhyno and punches away before leaping onto the shoulders of Rhyno but Rhyno counters, impacting Eddie down across the back of his head with a huge power bomb. Rhyno hooks both legs on the way down but Eddie manages to kick out at two and three fourths. Rhyno brings up Eddie and goes for a second power bomb but Eddie counters with a Frankensteiner, flipping Rhyno to his back, and hooking both legs but the Man Beast managed to kick out at two and three fourths.

Eddie slaps his chest, feeling a bit Froggy. Eddie steps to the outside and climbs to the top rope. Frog Splash coming up but Rhyno moves and Eddie tucks his head to roll through to avoid getting smashed into the canvas by his own momentum. Rhyno charges Eddie with the Gore but Eddie leapfrogs it and Rhyno lands on the ring apron. Rhyno hits his shoulder on the ring apron, and holds his arm. The referee bends down to check on Rhyno but the crowd is booing about something. Chavo and Konnan are coming out! They have some unfinished business with Eddie. Konnan is on the apron and Eddie knocks him off but Chavo catches him with a low blow and sets up Eddie for a brain buster but Rob Van Dam rushes to the ring. The referee is still checking with Rhyno. The crowd cheers as RVD, wielding a chair, enters the ring, to chase off Chavo and Konnan. Chavo and Konnan leave and Rob Van Dam helps Eddie up, only to bring the chair right down into the skull of Guerrero. The crowd turns on Rob Van Dam, as Van Dam now has a calculating grin on his face, standing over Eddie with the chair. Van Dam rolls to the floor and Rhyno is back into the ring. Rhyno has mysteriously recovered from his shoulder injury and he rushes Eddie as he pulls himself up, looking groggy. Rhyno nearly breaks Eddie in half with the Gore! Eddie folds up and Rhyno covers to score the academic pin.

Winner: Rhyno(w/the Gore)

Segment Rating: 86

Crowd Reaction: 90

Match Quality: 80

Eddie is down and Rob Van Dam climbs to the top rope. Rob Van Dam leaps off and Five Star Frog Splash delivered to Eddie! Rob Van Dam did that move a bit more viciously than he has done before. Rob Van Dam steps to the other side of the ring and to the top rope again. Another Five Star Frog Splash. Once again, the move is more vicious, then breath taking than it has been in the past. Rob Van Dam goes to the top rope again and a third, still very vicious, Five Star Frog Splash. Rob Van Dam trash talks Eddie as Eddie is coughing up blood, he may very well have internal injuries.

Edited January 5, 2006 by MattHarms