World Wrestling Entertainment 2004: A Different Route

[MattHarms]

WWE Smackdown for 9/30/04

Triple H and Stephanie are out from the back. Triple H cuts a long promo, talking about how in three days he is going to take the Undertaker to hell in back. Triple H says he retired Mick Foley in Hell in a Cell. Kevin Nash has never been seen again since his last Hell in a Cell Match with Triple H. Jericho has not been the same. Triple H says there will be no problem as he takes the Undertaker out. However, Triple H would like to turn his attention to another problem. Scott Hall. Last week, Hall left Triple H and allowed him to get attacked by the Undertaker. Triple H says he is calling out Hall. Hall comes out and enters the ring. He asks Triple H what the big deal is. Triple H states Hall was hired to watch his back, to prevent the Undertaker from attacking him and yet, Hall failed on his job last week. Triple H says he is not too happy and he would fire Hall but Triple H says he has a better idea. Triple H says he will put the WWE Championship on the line tonight on Smackdown one on one against Scott Hall. Triple H promises to end Hall's career. Hall looks at the belt and remarks after tonight we will be seeing a new WWE Champion and then Hall will destroy the Undertaker in Hell in a Cell this Sunday to retain his newly acquired title, chico.

Segment Rating: 86

Gregory Helms, Shannon Moore, and Booker T vs the World's Greatest Tag Team and Nova(w/Paul Heyman)

Helms and Nova will be a part of the Cruiserweight Insanity Match this Sunday. They attacked each other at the bell, brawling to the back and leaving a standard tag team match involving Moore and Booker T against the WGTT. Booker T says he has backup this Sunday, as he will face off against the World's Greatest Tag Team. Booker T gets double teamed by the World's Greatest Tag Team who pulls out all kinds of slick double teaming moves. Booker T eventually catches Benjamin with the Harlem Side Kick and rolls over to the corner before making the tag. Moore enters the ring, rocking and attacking both Haas and Benjamin with punches. Moore dropkicks Haas across the ring. Another dropkick connects to Benjamin. Moore grabs Haas and Benjamin, ramming the heads together before leaping to the top rope. Somersault Neckbreaker takes Benjamin out but he is not the legal man. Moore turns around and kick from Haas. Northern Lights Suplex brings Moore over and holds him down to score the pin. The World's Greatest Tag Team score another victory.

Winners: The World's Greatest Tag Team and Nova(w/a Northern Lights Suplex on Moore)

Segment Rating: 77

Crowd Reaction: 75

Match Quality: 80

Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar are standing by with Josh Mathews. Heyman shoves Mathews out of the way and states that he will handle the interview. Heyman hypes up Lesnar as the most dominant force in the WWE today, the man who will make Chris Benoit tap out at No Mercy. Lesnar says he will destroy Benoit, slowly and painfully, gaining his revenge from Wrestlemania XX when Benoit humilated him in the center of the ring, making Lesnar tap out and causing him to lose the WWE Championship. Heyman says this Sunday will be the end of the legend of the Canadian Crippler.

Segment Rating: 90

XD vs Bill Goldberg

XD is a pompous Cruiserweight wrestler who thinks he is better than everyone else due to his revolutionary new style. He runs around the ring at the start yelling: "It's not about weight limits, it's about no limits" before getting promptly clotheslined by Goldberg. Goldberg hoists up XD in a Gorilla Press and tosses him down before Spearing him. XD is dead weight and Goldberg pulls him up, before spiking him with the Jackhammer. Goldberg covers and the crowd counts along for the three. Goldberg will be facing Sean O' Haire this Sunday at No Mercy but Goldberg also has a WWE Championship Match set up for the Survivor Series against the winner of Hell in a Cell.

Winner: Bill Goldberg(w/the Jackhammer)

Segment Rating: 73

Crowd Reaction: 71

Match Quality: 75

Replay of the past five matches in the Best of Seven Series are shown. Christian has won three and Cena has won two. Tonight we will see the sixth match but if Christian wins tonight, he is the WWE United States Champion.

Segment Rating: 74

Christian vs John Cena(Match #6 In the Best of Seven Series)

Christian attacks Cena at the bell but Cena fights back. Nice leaping clothesline and Cena drops a knee before tossing Christian into the corner. Stomp flurry into the corner but Christian gets a thumb to the eye. Elbows the the head and snap mare followed by a pair of elbowdrops. Christian whips Cena into the corner and dropkick. Christian hooks Cena around the head and runs up before bringing him down with a Swinging DDT. Cover scores a two count. Attempted Inverted DDT but Cena fights back and shoves him off. Leaping Dropkick. Pumping up the shoes and five knuckle shuffle connects. Cena lifts up Christian. Attempt of the F-U but Christian counters with a sunset flip, scoring a two count. Cena clotheslines Christian into the corner and runs up the buckles. Ten count punches but Christian stops Cena cold with a low blow. Cena is doubled over and Christian hooks the arms before bringing down Cena with the Unprettier. Christian covers but Cena drapes the foot over the bottom rope at two and a half! Christian thinks he has won but the referee informs him differently. Backslide from Cena putting his feet on the ropes, to cheers from the crowd and that manages to hold Christian down to score the win to tie up the series.

Winner: John Cena(w/a backslide)

Segment Rating: 79

Crowd Reaction: 80

Match Quality: 80

Christian argues about the finish but here comes Jim Cornette with the United States Title Match. Since they are tied at three a piece, Cornette is going to add a stipulation onto the final match, to insure there is no controversy. At No Mercy, the United States Title Belt will be hanging above the ring as Match Seven of the Best of Seven Series will take place. Christian will take on John Cena in a Ladder Match. The crowd cheers, as this should be a fantastic match. Christian looks smug, as Cena has never been in a Ladder Match but Christian has many times.

Segment Rating: 89

Paul London vs Too Cold Scorpio

London's Cruiserweight Title is not on the line, as Scorpio is a bit out of the weight limit but damn if Too Cold did not put his working boots on tonight, keeping up with the younger Paul London. London will defend his Cruiserweight Title this Sunday against Ultimo Dragon, the former champion, as a part of No Mercy. Scorpio hits a slick leg lariat off the top and Tumbleweed splash. Attempted Moonsault but London moves and dropsault followed by a somersault legdrop to the back of the head. London lifts up Scorpio and brain buster but out comes Ultimo Dragon to watch. London is too busy taunting the Dragon as he goes up. London leaps off but London Calling misses as Scorpio rolls out of the way! London is dazed and confused. Scorpio hoists him up onto his shoulders and Forward Rolling Samoan Drop brings London down. We understand Scorpio calls that move the "Scorpio's Sting". He covers London and scores the pin. Scorpio has scored a win over London in this non title match.

Winner: Too Cold Scorpio(w/the Scorpio's Sting)

Segment Rating: 85

Crowd Reaction: 80

Match Quality: 90

Rhyno and Chris Benoit vs A-Train and Brock Lesnar(w/Paul Heyman)

A brutal brawl for sure with all four men brawling inside and outside of the ring. No real high spots, just stiff chops, punches, and kicks. A-Train shoved Rhyno into the corner in the end and hit the Avalanche. Derailer attempt but Rhyno slipped down. Gore nearly snaps A-Train in half. Cover holds him down and scores the pin as Benoit and Lesnar trade chops down the aisle. Rhyno will be facing the mysterious new member of the Dangerous Alliance as part of No Mercy and of course Benoit and Lesnar will be facing off in that Tap Out Match.

Winners: Rhyno and Chris Benoit(w/the Gore on A-Train)

Segment Rating: 76

Crowd Reaction: 76

Match Quality: 77

WWE Championship Match:

Scott Hall vs Triple H©(w/Stephanie McMahon)

Hall flicks the toothpick but Triple H goes to the floor, pulling out the sledgehammer but the lights go out. Out comes the Undertaker from the back and the Undertaker is coming to the ring. Triple H attempts to swing the sledgehammer at the Undertaker but the Undertaker takes Triple H down with a big boot. Hall picks up the sledgehammer and he is going to take out Triple H with it. No, Hall smashes the sledgehammer into the ribs of the Undertaker! Triple H and Scott Hall have just swerved us. They pound away at the Undertaker, double teaming him in the corner. Pedigree brings the Undertaker down. Triple H leaves the ring as Hall stands over the Dead Man taunting him. The Undertaker sits up! Hall's eyes go wide and he rolls to the floor. The Undertaker looks down with his cold icey glare and makes the belt motion around his waist. We could very well be seeing a new WWE Champion. See you at No Mercy

Winner: No Match

Segment Rating: 86

Show Rating: 80

[MattHarms]

WWE Velocity for 10/2/04: Raw invades Velocity and nothing of note really happens. Garrison Cade pinned Johnny Stamboli with a Flying Elbowdrop, Chuck Palumbo pinned Mark Jindrak with the Jungle Kick, and Gail Kim defeated Ivory in a non title match with a standing figure four leglock/front facelock hybrid move.

WWE Smackdown! Presents No Mercy

Hell in a Cell Match for the WWE Championship:

The Undertaker vs Triple H©:

Triple H was drafted on Smackdown and eventually won the WWE Championship but not before making several slanderous remarks towards Smackdown. Of course, this angered the man many call the Heart and Soul of the company, the Man from the Darkside himself, the Deadman the Undertaker. These two men had a brutal match at Summerslam, where Triple H got himself disqualified to retain the WWE Championship but this Sunday that will not happen as both men enter the demonic structure known as Hell in a Cell. The Undertaker wants to win his fifth WWE Championship and do it at the expense of the Game. Between these two men, they have competed in eight Hell in a Cell Matches, so no doubt they are no stranger to the demonic structure.

Tap Out Match:

Brock Lesnar(w/Paul Heyman) vs Chris Benoit:

This started all the way back at Survivor Series 2003, where Benoit made Lesnar tap out in a Survivor Series Match to score the pin. Lesnar has not forgetten that night but Benoit won the Royal Rumble 2004, setting up another match with Lesnar. They fought in the main event of Wrestlemania where Benoit made Lesnar tap out yet again to win the WWE Championship. Lesnar took a couple of months off but came back, targetting Benoit, leading to another match between the two at Summerslam. This time, Lesnar won, thanks to Paul Heyman coming out. Lesnar and Heyman formed the Dangerous Alliance along with the World's Greatest Tag Team and A-Train but Lesnar was still not happy. He wanted Benoit to tap out to him which leads to tonight. The tap out match between Brock Lesnar and Chris Benoit. The only way to win is to make your opponent tap out.

WWE United States Title Ladder Match:

Christian vs John Cena

John Cena and Christian have been going at it for months now but the event which caused the title to be held up was at Summerslam, when Christian and Cena both won the United States Title Match, scoring pins at the same time. As a result, Jim Cornette mandated a Best of Seven Series and tonight is the final bout. Cena will be taking on Christian, with the United States Title hanging above the ring. Whomever climbs the ladder and grabs the belt first, will become the United States Champion.

WWE Tag Team Title Match:

Booker T and a partner of his choosing vs The World's Greatest Tag Team©

Booker T has crossed paths with the Dangerous Alliance many times since they were formed, most recently the World's Greatest Tag Team who have beaten Booker T several times, including a handicap match which caused Booker T to vow to bring backup to No Mercy. Speculation is this partner may be someone who Booker T has great success with in the past but the World's Greatest Tag Team appear not to be worried. After all, they are the World's Greatest Tag Team.

The Newest Member of the Dangerous Alliance(w/Paul Heyman) vs Rhyno

It appeared recently Heyman was scouting Rhyno for membership for the Dangerous Alliance but when Rhyno failed to beat Chris Benoit, Heyman turned on Rhyno and ordered Lesnar to attack him. Heyman said he is going to bring in someone who can get the job done. The only hint Heyman released to us is he is a former ECW World Champion, which could be a number of wrestlers but Heyman says he will be able to destroy Rhyno at No Mercy.

Sean O' Haire(w/James Mitchell) vs Bill Goldberg

Goldberg has yet to lose a match on Smackdown but he has to wrestle Sean O' Haire this Sunday, who has the diabolic James Mitchell in his corner. O' Haire has marked out Goldberg for destruction but Goldberg has stated O' Haire will be next. Who knows what will happen when these two titans collide as part of No Mercy?

Cruiserweight Insanity Match:

Nova vs Gregory Helms

Nova came onto Smackdown, as the evil Super Villan nemesis for the Hurricane and unmasked him after a time, revealing Gregory Helms was the Hurricane to the shock of...well we are not quite sure on that might have shocked. Nova and Helms have had a feud for quite some time and such an innovative match is made as part of No Mercy. The Cruiserweight Insanity Match. Four Platforms will be stationed in the corner, twelve feet above the ring. The match can only be won with a move off the platform into the ring. This match will be high flying and high impact.

WWE Cruiserweight Title Match:

Ultimo Dragon vs Paul London©

London won the Cruiserweight Title from Dragon in a Fatal Four Way Match ten days ago on Smackdown and now Dragon is exercising his rematch clause. Dragon has had an impressive run as Cruiserweight Champion so London will have a hard time beating Dragon down and keeping Dragon for becoming the Cruiserweight Champion for the second time.

Carlito vs Hardcore Holly

Carlito came on Smackdown, saying he spits in the face of things that are not cool. He singled out Hardcore Holly, who he states is the epitome of things which are not cool and they have had many scuffles in the past few weeks. Carlito will face off against Hardcore Holly this Sunday as part of No Mercy.

Prediction Friendly Match Listing:

WWE Championship Hell in a Cell Match: The Undertaker vs Triple H©

Tap Out Match: Brock Lesnar(w/Paul Heyman) vs Chris Benoit

Ladder Match for the Vacant United States Title(Final Match in the Best of Seven Series): Christian vs John Cena

WWE Tag Team Title Match: Booker T and a Partner of his Choosing vs The World's Greatest Tag Team©(w/Paul Heyman)

Paul Heyman's Mystery Dangerous Alliance Member(w/Paul Heyman) vs Rhyno

Sean O' Haire(w/James Mitchell) vs Bill Goldberg

Cruiserweight Insanity Match: Nova vs Gregory Helms

WWE Cruiserweight Title Match: Ultimo Dragon vs Paul London©

Carlito vs Hardcore Holly

Pre-Show Heat Match: A-Train(w/Paul Heyman) vs Too Cold Scorpio

Bonus Questions:

Will Anyone Take a Bump off the Cell? If so, who?:

Who will be Booker T's Partner?:

Who will be Heyman's Mystery Dangerous Alliance Member?(hint: former ECW World Champion):

Which Match Will Be the Highest Rated of the Evening?:

[JStarr]

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