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BREAKING NEWS: KURT ANGLE IS OUT FOR 7 MONTHS WITH A RIPPED BICEP

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We are live for Sunday night Heat. Linda McMahon and Adam Sayer have announced that they have signed a major acquisition and he will debut tonight

Matt Hardy Version 1.0 is backstage. He was out there to hype a match against Booker T. Good way to get the fans interested in what is coming up.

Rating-81

*It is announced that there will be a fatal four way, a triple threat match, and a singles match tonight. The winners of those three matches will face each other to close the show for the Heat World title*

Tommy Dreamer vs Funaki vs Hurricane vs Rene Dupree.

Match Background: This will be an elimination bout.

The Match: Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Tommy Dreamer ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Fallaway slam by Tommy Dreamer puts down Rene Dupree. Hooks the leg for a two count. Rene Dupree avoids a Tommy Dreamer avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Dupree tags out to Hurricane. BAAACK Body drop by Dreamer gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Hurricane misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! Spear! Dreamer is down! Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Running knee lift from Hurricane. Tommy Dreamer comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Tag between Tommy Dreamer and Funaki. Flying reverse elbow by Funaki. Flying elbow from Funaki connects. Funaki walks into a drop toe hold. Hurricane hits a dropkick on Funaki and gets right back up. DDT from the top rope by Hurricane. That looked KILLER. ONE...TWO...THREE. Hurricane defeats Funaki. STIFF~! chop lights up Hurricane who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! BAAACK Body drop by Hurricane gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. There's a two count on the pin. Massive backbreaker on Hurricane and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Dupree drops an elbow...but Hurricane moves out of the way. Dupree walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Hurricane tags out to Tommy Dreamer. Death valley driver by Tommy Dreamer! No one executes that move properly anymore. ONE...TWO...THREE. Dreamer defeats Dupree. Dreamer hits a right hand. Hurricane reverses a waistlock. Dreamer takes a NICE hurrancarana from Hurricane. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Tommy Dreamer avoids a Hurricane avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Tommy Dreamer with a spinning neckbreaker on Hurricane. Tommy Dreamer moves in for the kill. Dreamer Driver!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

Rating- 70%
Reaction- 66%
Quality- 74%

Rico is in the ring. Out from the crowd comes Chris Jericho, who grabs a chair from ringside as he hits the ring. Rico turns, and gets floored by a brutal chair shot. Chris Jericho floors Rico. Here it comes - Lion Sault, right on the money. Chris Jericho raises the chair and drives it side-first into the throat of Rico, causing him to roll around in agony. The chair gets put around the head of Rico, who then gets driven face-first into the mat, crushing his wind pipe against the steel. Paramedics come running out to help Rico as Chris Jericho exits via the crowd.

Rating 83

William Regal vs Goldust.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Goldust gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Regal! Goldust gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Regal! Regal drives a HARD forearm into the chest of Goldust. Covers for a quick two count. Regal drives a thrust kick into the chest of Goldust. There's a two count on the pin. Goldust reverses a waistlock. Goldust scoops and slams William Regal. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Hooks the leg for a two count. Full nelson slam on Regal. Goldust misses a clothesline. Goldust gets hit with SPLASH MOUNTAIN~! out of the corner! Goldust gets whipped into the corner by Regal, and flips all the way over to the outside! Goldust stays down on the outside, hurt. The referee reaches a ten count, and this one is over.

Rating- 72
Reaction- 74
Quality- 70

Booker T vs Matt Hardy Version 1.0.

Match Background: None.

The Match: STIFF high kick on Booker by Matt Hardy Version 1.0. Flying elbow from Matt Hardy Version 1.0 connects. Hooks the leg for a two count. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Running knee lift from Booker T. Matt gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Matt Hardy Version 1.0 by Booker. Remember when that was a legit finish? Matt Hardy Version 1.0 pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Super kick by Matt Hardy Version 1.0. Booker T slugs Matt Hardy Version 1.0, sending him down into the corner. While Booker fires up the crowd, Matt is removing the turnbuckle pad! Booker T comes over...but Matt grabs him by the tights and uses the leverage to slingshot Booker T face first into the exposed steel turnbuckle! Matt Hardy Version 1.0 rolls up the stunned Booker T, and even puts his feet on the second rope to add insult to injury! 1....2...3! What a display of cheating from Matt Hardy Version 1.0. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 slides out of the ring to the floor, then turns and leaves through the crowd. He's happy to have the win, and evidently isn't going to hang around for Booker to get some payback.

Rating-79
Reaction-81
Quality-75

The finals of the Heat World title tournament are Matt Hardy, Tommy Dreamer and William Regal

Brothers Of Destruction vs World's Greatest Tag Team.

Match Background: Brothers Of Destruction used to be a regular team, but have been inactive for a while. Whether this match will lead to a reformation as an active unit remains to be seen. World's Greatest Tag Team are the reigning WWE Tag Team champions.

The Match: Kane slams Shelton Benjamin. BIG clothesline on Shelton. Covers for a quick two count. Kane tags out to Undertaker. Brothers Of Destruction whip Shelton into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Hooks the leg for a two count. Weak bodyslam on Shelton by Undertaker sets up a legdrop. Shelton backdrops Undertaker out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Shelton Benjamin. Spinebuster by Shelton Benjamin. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas. Spinebuster by Charlie Haas. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Flying shoulder tackle by Haas sends Undertaker CRASHING to the mat. Undertaker comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Undertaker strikes Charlie Haas with a hard blow. Tag between Undertaker and Kane. Haas takes a headbutt from Kane. Tag to Shelton Benjamin. BIG clothesline on Shelton. Shelton Benjamin is all alone...Spiked Piledriver!! 1....2....3! Dudley Boyz come running down the aisle with chairs! They slide in behind Brothers Of Destruction...and drop them with stereo chair shots! Dudley Boyz leave the ring, the damage done.

Rating-82
Reaction-82
Quality- 83

*The Dudleys beat down after the match continues the build for the match at Oblivion.*

Matt Hardy Version 1.0 vs Tommy Dreamer vs William Regal.

Match Background: This will be a triangle bout. This match is for the Heat World Title title.

The Match: Dreamer scoops and slams Matt Hardy Version 1.0. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Regal is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Matt reverses a waistlock. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 hits a rolling kick on Dreamer. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Matt walks into a jaw breaker. Pin, but Matt is out just before the three count. Dreamer slams William Regal down and motions to the crowd. Regal flips out of a Tommy Dreamer bodyslam attempt. Matt \ Regal whip Dreamer into the corner. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 whips William Regal in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 plants Dreamer with an EXPLODAH~! suplex. Matt takes a back suplex. Matt blocks a punch. Matt slams Tommy Dreamer down and motions to the crowd. Abyss comes running down the aisle and onto the apron! Dreamer turns...and is dropped throat-first onto the top rope by Abyss! Abyss has left Dreamer in big trouble. Tommy Dreamer is in trouble. Twist Of Fate!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

Rating-73
Reaction- 72
Quality- 75

*Matt Hardy is the Heat World Champion. Abyss' debut is not to help Matt Hardy, but to begin a feud with Tommy Dreamer*

Show rating- 68%

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And now, Raw and SmackDown! present....

...NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS!!!

-- WWE Intercontinental Title Match! Jason Cross vs Rhyno vs Cash Stevens : Cross hits a massive spinning kick to the jaw. Dropkick connects, Rhyno goes down. Cash Stevens powers out of a Jason Cross headlock. Spin kick by Cash Stevens to the face. Big piledriver on Stevens. Pin : 1....2....kick out! A split-second away from a three. Cross hits a dropkick on Rhyno. Rhyno blocks a right hand and fires back. Stevens \ Rhyno whip Cross into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Burning hammer drop from Cash Stevens. Stevens gets slammed. Stevens pushes out of a Rhyno hold. Big clothesline on Cross. Cash Stevens grapples with Jason Cross, and positions himself so that the referee can't see...and hits a low blow! He rolls up the stunned Jason Cross: 1....2....3!! What a cheap shot!

-- WWE Womens Title Match! Beth Phoenix vs Veronica : Beth Phoenix hits some punches. Beth Phoenix hits some punches. Veronica tastes a high angle back suplex. Big dropkick by Beth Phoenix, who got good elevation. Veronica elbows Beth Phoenix in the face to break a hammerlock. Gut buster, Beth hits hard. Tiger bomb by Veronica. Pin : 1....2..no. The match continues. Beth pushes out of a Veronica hold. Massive backbreaker, Veronica got planted. Hooks the leg : 1....2....shoulder up. Veronica walks into a side choke slam. Cover! 1....2....kick out at the last second! Beth looks shocked. Veronica counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face. Armbar takedown from Veronica, nicely done. Beth Phoenix ducks a clothesline attempt. Veronica takes a butterfly suplex from Beth. Beth Phoenix moves in for the kill. Glam Slam! 1....2....3. Veronica is pounding the canvas with punches, shouting about how unfair everything is.

-- WWE Cruiserweight Title Match! Kevin Daniels vs Don Maiden : Flying elbow off the top rope by Don Maiden. Daniels reverses a Don Maiden hammerlock. Kevin Daniels hits some punches. Big clothesline on Maiden. Maiden takes a flying neckbreaker from Kevin Daniels. Maiden counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face. Full nelson slam! Diving headbutt from Maiden. Rude Awakening on Kevin Daniels by Maiden. Don Maiden misses a big legdrop. Flying elbow from Kevin Daniels. Vicious kick to the teeth from Kevin Daniels. Daniels floors Don Maiden. There is the Crimson Cloverleaf! Submission!

-- WWE Unified Tag Team Title Match! Cash Inc. vs Moore \ Kingston : Dropkick connects, Kingston goes down. Kingston takes a flying neckbreaker from Ryan Creed. Pin : 1....2..no. The match continues. Creed tags out to EZ Money. Ryan Creed scoops up Kingston. EZ bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. Pin : 1....2..no. The match continues. Legsweep out of nowhere. EZ Money misses a clothesline. Springboard reverse elbow by Kofi Kingston. Cover! 1....2...kick out. Tag to Ian Moore. Spinebuster by Ian Moore. Cover! 1....2....kick out at the last second! Moore looks shocked. Moore drives a thrust kick into the chest of EZ. Ian Moore gets taken down out of nowhere. Spin kick by EZ Money to the face. EZ tags out to Ryan Creed. Ryan Creed scores with a back heel kick on Moore. Tag between Ian Moore and Kofi Kingston. Big backdrop on Kingston, executed well. Kingston scores with a forearm, sending Creed down into the corner. The referee pulls Kofi Kingston away to get the break. Wait! Creed has pulled something out of his tights. Ryan Creed throws a pair of brass knuckles to Kofi Kingston, then points it out to the referee! The referee sees the knux and calls for the DQ. Ryan Creed takes a cheap victory. Kofi is none too pleased. Uh-oh. It looks like it's lead pipe time again. Kofi nails Creed! BAM! Down goes EZ Money. Moore grabs Kofi and demands to know what is Kofi's malfunction. BAM! Down goes Moore!!! The Hooded Figure appears on the big screen and laughs at Kofi. Kofi runs to the back to try to catch this guy leaving carnage in the ring.

-- WWE Diva's Title Match! Victoria vs Kim Roderick : Roderick receives some punishment. Roderick ducks a wild right hand. Kim Roderick strikes Victoria. Roderick whips Victoria into the turnbuckles...and the referee gets sandwiched! Short powerbomb by Roderick. Hooks the leg, but there's no referee to make the count. Victoria powers out of a Kim Roderick headlock. Bodyslam by Victoria. Roderick walks into a spike slam. Hooks the leg : 1....2....shoulder up. Roderick walks into a side choke slam. Cover! 1....2....kick out at the last second! Victoria looks shocked. Kim Roderick fights out of a grapple. Flying cross body off the top rope! Pin : 1....2....kick out! A split-second away from a three. Victoria reverses a hip toss. Victoria moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Widow's Peak. 1....2...3, it's finished.

U.S. Title Championship Chase Finals: Ted DiBiase, Jr. vs Evan Bourne : DiBiase drives a forearm into the chest of Bourne. Bourne powers out of a headlock. Evan Bourne scores with a back heel kick on DiBiase. Bourne whips DiBiase into the turnbuckles...and the referee gets sandwiched! Bourne face jams Ted DiBiase, Jr.. Pinfall attempt, but the referee is out. Evan Bourne misses a big legdrop. Hard impact russian legsweep by DiBiase. Ted DiBiase, Jr. DDTs Bourne. Cover! 1....2...kick out. DiBiase DDTs Evan Bourne. Cover! 1....2....kick out at the last second! DiBiase looks shocked. Evan Bourne hits a right hand out of nowhere. Bourne hits a high kick on Ted DiBiase, Jr.. Pin : 1....2....kick out! A split-second away from a three. Ted DiBiase, Jr. fights out of a grapple. Ted DiBiase, Jr. moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Dream Street. 1....2...3, it's finished.

DiBiase is ready to take the title and celebrate with it but the music of the Raw GM hits and sure enough, here comes Stone Cold Steve Austin. Looks like he's got something to say. "First things first, I want to offer a congratulations to Ted DiBiase on his victory here. He survived the championship chase and put up one hell of an effort here tonight. I also would like to apologize. I'd like to apologize to a lot of people actually. I'm sorry to the fans here in attendance, to the fans watching all over in their homes. I want to apologize to the announcers and to the WWE itself. And I especially want to apologize to you, Ted. You see, apparently I was misunderstood in regards to this championship chase. When I put this chase together after I vacated the title, I never said the winner of the chase would become the United States champion. It was simply a chase for the United States title. So, unfortunately Ted, even though you are the winner you are not the United States Champion. However, you have earned the right to wrestle for the title and since this is Night of Champions and every title is supposed to be defended here, you're getting that opportunity right now against....this man."

Ted looks on tired and confused and upset at the entrance. Who's Austin talking about? HOLY CHRIST! IT'S CHARLIE HAAS! He was the third draft pick for Raw last month and he's making his return from injury and he looks 100% and ready to go. He slides into the ring as DiBiase yells in protest. The referee holds up the belt and calls for the bell!

-- WWE U.S. Heavyweight Title Match! Charlie Haas vs Ted DiBiase, Jr. : DiBiase tries a clothesline. Haas with an Exploder Suplex!!! Haas of Pain in the center of the ring!!! DiBiase taps!!! New U.S. Champion: Charlie Haas!!!

-- World Heavyweight Title Match! Kane vs Jason Collins : Flying elbow from Jason Collins. Jason Collins with a running dropkick into the corner. Cover! 1....2...kick out. Jason Collins misses a big legdrop. Kane slams Jason Collins. Bodyslam by Kane. Cover! 1....2...kick out. Kane DDTs Jason Collins. Pin : 1....2....no! They cut that one close. Flying shoulder tackle by Kane sends Collins to the mat. Jason Collins pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Kane takes a hurrancarana. Pin : 1....2..no. The match continues. Diving headbutt from Collins. Pin : 1....2....no! They cut that one close. Hard back suplex on Kane. Jason Collins scores with a back heel kick on Kane. Kane blocks a punch. Thumb to the eye of Collins. Styles checks on him but ends up getting knocked down by a wild right hand from Collins. Kane tries a Choke Slam...countered into the Fall From Heaven! Styles is taking his sweet time recovering. Collins checks on him but gets shoved back. Low blow from Kane. Styles didn't see it! Choke Slam!!! 1....2....3!! Kane retains the title.

-- WWE Heavyweight Title Match! Triple H vs The Miz : Big backdrop on HHH, executed well. Hard slam by Miz. Cover! 1....2...kick out. Triple H elbows The Miz in the face to break a hammerlock. Triple H uses a forearm to the face. Running knee lift from Triple H. Pin : 1....2..no. The match continues. HHH DDTs The Miz. Cover! 1....2....kick out at the last second! HHH looks shocked. Big backdrop on Miz, executed well. Miz slips out the back of a Triple H bodyslam. The Miz DDTs HHH. Hooks the leg : 1....2....shoulder up. Flapjack from Miz. Pin : 1....2....kick out! A split-second away from a three. Flying shoulder tackle by Miz sends HHH to the mat. Miz hits a right hand. Miz walks into a trip. HHH slams The Miz down. Spear! Miz is down and hurt. Triple H moves in for the kill. Pedigree!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! HHH retains the title!

Overall show rating: 90

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The next PPV is King of the Ring. Here the brackets for this year's tournament which is scheduled to kick off this week on Superstars.



The finals of the tournament, as always, will take place at the PPV where the winner will headline SummerSlam against their brand's champion. The only other scheduled match for right now is HHH vs. Edge for HHH's WWE Title after Edge won a battle royal on Raw after Night of Champions.

[Evil Vito]

*marks out for Charlie Haas US Title win and KOTR*

I kinda wanted to bring back KOTR in my game, but I had JUST finished up a standard tourney so I went with the WWE World Cup instead

[M-A-G]

I always love doing King of the Ring every year. It gives me a ton of potential storyline possibilities and it's always challenging to pick out a different winner every year. I don't think I ever had a repeat winner. Plus I get to play around with this kick ass KOTR graphic. It's win-win all around!

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Oh, and the Charlie Haas thing was a last minute thing. Evan Bourne was supposed to win the title during the feud but when I realized that I had drafted Haas and he was going to be ready go in the month of June I figured I'd pull out a curve ball and go with the whole 'title vacated' story. Now Ted has a fresh face to work with, Haas is an instant player on Raw, and Evan Bourne....uh....he.... I guess I didn't think this out too well. Eh, he can used in a story that's going to shape one of SummerSlam's matches. It's gonna be awesome. Stay tuned!!!

[Evil Vito]

Since I haven't really been keeping standings in a proper place, here are the WWE World Cup standings with 2 SmackDowns and 1 Raw left to go in Group play:

Raw Group A
Chris Jericho (1-0-1)
Goldust (1-1)
Wade Barrett (2-0-1)*
Yoshi Tatsu (0-3)

Raw Group B
Evan Bourne (2-1)**
John Morrison (2-1)**
Tyson Kidd (0-2)
Zack Ryder (1-1)

Raw Group C
Justin Gabriel (1-1)
R-Truth (1-1)
Santino Marella (0-3)
The Miz (3-0)*

Raw Group D
David Hart Smith (1-1)
Ted DiBiase (3-0)*
The Great Khali (0-3)
William Regal (1-1)

SmackDown Group A
Drew McIntyre (2-0)*
Matt Hardy (1-1)
Rey Mysterio (1-1)
Vance Archer (0-2)

SmackDown Group B
CM Punk (2-0)*
Curt Hawkins (0-2)
JTG (0-2)
Kofi Kingston (2-0)*

SmackDown Group C
Chavo Guerrero (0-2)
Christian (2-0)*
MVP (0-2)
Shad Gaspard (2-0)*

SmackDown Group D
Bryan Danielson (2-0)*
Cody Rhodes (1-1)
Dolph Ziggler (1-1)
Finlay (0-2)

* - Clinched spot in Round of 16
** - Clinched nothing worse than a tie-breaker

Danielson and McIntyre, despite being 2-0, have already clinched spots due to the 1-1 guys' remaining match being against each other

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Originally Posted by Big Vito 22 Raw Group A Chris Jericho (1-0-1) Goldust (1-1) Wade Barrett (2-0-1)* Yoshi Tatsu (0-3)

One of these things is not like the others....

[Evil Vito]

That could work SO many ways.

[M-A-G]

Originally Posted by Big Vito 22 That could work SO many ways.

Well I was thinking Goldust. You know, 'cause he's not foreign.

[Evil Vito]

Conversely, I was thinking Yoshi Tatsu cause he's the only one not gold (with Jericho and Barrett having titles)

[M-A-G]

It certainly has nothing to do with their perrennial jobber status.

[M-A-G]

Well, the first round of the tournament is complete. Let's have a looksie at where everyone stands:



Sean Criss and Scott Blackmore battled to a time limit draw. On the following Raw, John Morrison made his return right before the match between Miz and Shelton Benjamin to chase off Miz in an attempt to get revenge for the assaults that cost him the WWE Title and a concussion respectively. Miz runs off and even drives away. The referee declares Benjamin the winner by forfeit and thus advances. However, Chris Sylvain comes out. He points out that he doesn't have a quarter-final opponent and thus is automatically in the semi-finals. Since he and Shelton are scheduled to face each other anyway and since Benjamin is still fresh and ready to go, Sylvain suggests having the match right then and there. This leads to a Chris Sylvain victory and thus he is in the finals of the tournament.

Other proceedings:
Victoria is happy she's the Diva's champion but points out that the Victoria of old wouldn't have needed so many chances to win the title off a tramp like Kim Roderick. She contemplates retirement but Roderick comes out to claim that Victoria's not getting off that easy and demands her rematch at a time and place of her own choosing.

Ted DiBiase beats Evan Bourne in a U.S. Title number one contendership match. DiBiase will face Charlie Haas at the KOTR PPV. Bourne had already talked about what went down at Night of Champions with Steve Austin and wonders if Austin thinks the roster is just there for his amusement. DiBiase is also cheesed at Austin and declares him unfit to be the GM.

Edge beats Randy Orton in a hardcore match to gain momentum.

AJ Styles is happy to hear that he'll be getting his title shot at King of the Ring. He is not happy when Jason Collins tries to beat the living piss out of him after his match on SmackDown!.

Jack Swagger attacks Batista during his match with Kane in retaliation to being humiliated by the Animal the previous week.

The teams of Mark Mason & Alex Furious and Garrett & Sean O'Haire battle to a draw and continue to cause anarchy. The Rock has a major announcement regarding the two teams next week.

The Rock has vowed to place security at ringside for all of Kofi Kingston's matches as a measure against the mysterious individual who has it in for Kofi. Ian Moore still proclaims innocence and has vowed to let what happened at Night of Champions slide. He's still owed a rematch against Cash Stevens for the Intercontinental Title and demands it at King of the Ring. Kofi in the meantime is suspicious of Shawn Michaels who is in the corner of Rhodes during their first round match.

Punk and MVP continue their feud.

Here's the updated King of the Ring card:
WWE Title: HHH (c) vs. Edge
World Heavyweight Title: Kane (c) vs. AJ Styles
King of the Ring Finals: Chris Sylvain vs. ???
WWE U.S. Title: Charlie Haas (c) vs. Ted DiBiase
WWE Intercontinental Title: Cash Stevens (c) vs. Ian Moore
John Morrison vs. The Miz

Who will join Sylvain in the KOTR Finals? What does the Rock have in store for the cruiserweights vs. heavyweights feud? Who else is upset with the way Austin has been running things on Raw? Will security be enough to help keep both Kofi's stalker at bay AND keep Kofi's violent attacks to a minimum? STAY TUNED!!!

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JANUARY 17, 2005 - MONDAY NIGHT RAW


“I'm ba-ack!” The show kicks off with WWE Chairman Eric Bischoff making his way to the ring. We're six weeks away from Superbrawl, and we've already got a handful of matches booked. Tonight's main event will feature the eight men who've already punched their tickets as World Champion Rhyno will team with WWE Champion The Rock, Intercontinental Champion John Cena, and Eddie Guerrero to take on their respective Superbrawl opponents Chris Jericho, Christian, Tajiri, and Cruiserweight Champion Matt Hardy Version 2.0. And, just because he feels like shaking things up as the Road to WrestleMania 21 rolls on... whoever takes the fall tonight is out of the Elite! Bah Gawd, Steve! Can you believe it?!?


Since joining the Natural Born Ministry, Haas has seemingly turned his career around. Betraying his longtime friend and partner Shelton Benjamin has given him new life, including a spot in the final four of the Royal Rumble eight days ago. Tonight, he teams with his new mentor Sean O'Haire to take on Benjamin and a man who knows a thing or two about O'Haire... A-Train! Decent tag match with all four guys getting in their spots. Eventually, though, O'Haire gets the better of Benjamin with the Prophecy to pick up the win. Afterwards, both teams brawl into the crowd and this is clearly far from over!


Chris Benoit is backstage, and he's holding his Money In The Bank briefcase that he won at King of the Ring last June. He talks about waiting. He's sat on this title opportunity for more than half a year, and he's prepared to sit and wait even longer. Because he's gone his entire career hearing people say that he'd never make it to that “next level.” He was too small to fight with the heavyweights. He was too big to fight the cruisers. He was too technical to catch on in WWE. But he outlasted 31 of the top superstars in the company (including a win in the finals against the current WWE Champion) last summer, and soon, very soon, he's going to cash in and do what everyone knew he never would. Because it took Eric Bischoff believing in him and making him a charter member of the Elite to light this fire under him, but soon enough he'll have no choice but to start building the entire company in his image. And he can't wait to prove. You. Wrong.


Last week, Paul London's RAW debut was interrupted by the Ministry's rookie monster Damien, who was thrilled to have some “new meat.” Tonight, they go one-on-one, and the winner will be the #1 contender for the United States Title! London looks good in his first official RAW match, but he eventually – like so many others before him – falls victim to Damien's brutal chokeslam.


Eric Bischoff appears on the TitanTron and announces that Damien has earned himself a date with U.S. Champion Rey Mysterio at Superbrawl! Damien flashes a demonic grin. He just devoured one cruiserweight, and in six weeks, he gets a shot at another!


Two of the hardest-hitting superstars in WWE go at it next as Rob Van Dam takes on Brock Lesnar, and they don't disappoint! RVD gets a hot nearfall after a frankensteiner off the top rope. Lesnar gets one after a sick jumping powerbomb. Eventually, RVD goes for one of his back kicks, but Lesnar ducks it and rolls him up... grabbing a handful of tights! The ref misses the tights and awards Lesnar the cheap pinfall victory! RVD jumps Lesnar after the bell for a measure of revenge and drives him to the ramp.


RVD asks for the ringside mic, and he tells Lesnar that if he wants to try to prove that he's still in that upper tier by making an example of somebody, he picked the wrong guy. What do you say we do this again at Superbrawl? Lesnar accepts, and we've got another big match!


We heard from Chris Benoit earlier, and he's in action next against Rey Mysterio (who we now know will face Damien at Superbrawl). Fantastic match with lots of high-flying and high-impact offense. Unfortunately, the ending is marred by the interference of Matt Hardy Version 2.0, who blasts Mysterio with a steel chair, resulting in a disqualification. After the match, the two heel Elite members go to work on Rey!


Eddie Guerrero is backstage, and he cuts a promo about Tajiri. Tajiri did a number on him last week on RAW, and their issue is clearly far from over. Eddie may not be 100%, but he's excited to be in the same ring as Tajiri tonight and to get a little measure of revenge!


Back from break, Vitamin C are already in the ring for our main event, and they cut a promo on their main-event opponents. Mostly comedy stuff, but these guys are both gold on the mic, and they sell their respective feuds and the match itself.


The main event is, as you would probably expect, a little bit of a clusterfuck trying to build up the respective matches for Superbrawl. Cena got his hands on Tajiri, Eddie brawled with Hardy, and Rhyno and The Rock both got their hands on Jericho, though Christian managed to elude The Rock. Nobody wanted to give up their slot in the Elite (and, with it, the right to appear on both RAW and SmackDown!), which led to some unusual teamwork. Eventually, though, The Rock managed to get himself alone in the ring with the Cruiserweight Champion, and drove Matt Hardy Version 2.0 out of the Elite with the Rock Bottom!

[Evil Vito]

WWE Superstars – July 29, 2010

Some SmackDown action kick us off as “The Masterpiece” Chris Masters takes on David “A-List” Otunga. Pretty much a shitty match that sees Otunga pick up the win with his dangerous (quite literally) Spinebuster. Shad Gaspard climbs into the ring afterward and hits Masters with a Big Boot for good measure.

The Raw Divas are in action next as the ever-annoying Jillian Hall squares off with Divas champion Natalya. Pretty good by divas standards as Natalya shows everybody why she is the champ. Jillian taps out to a Sharpshooter.

Back over to SmackDown as we have a special double main event tonight on Superstars! We had a tag team match pitting Dolph Ziggler and “The Uncommon Man” Cody Rhodes facing Matt Hardy and Rey Mysterio. Throughout the match we were reminded on commentary that on next week’s SmackDown, each man will fight their tag partner tonight in matches to determine the final man to advance from their respective groups. Really good tag action here sees Ziggler pull Rey out of the ring as he attempted a 619, as Rhodes capitalizes with a Cross Rhodes on Hardy for the win.

“The Long Island Loudmouth” Zack Ryder waited in the ring. His opponent was none other than John Cena, making a rare Superstars appearance (which later confused the fans when Cena cut a video promo saying he wasn’t at the arena during Raw) Anyway, Cena makes good on his promise to begin running through the whole roster (even if those comments hadn’t been taped yet) as he wins following an Attitude Adjustment. However, it was a very good showing for Ryder who appears to be about ready to step up to the next level.

[Evil Vito]

WWE SmackDown – July 30, 2010

Our opening contest was supposed to be a World Cup Group A match between Drew McIntyre and Vance Archer, but McIntyre opted to forfeit, citing that it was a pointless match and he needed his energy for the Round of 16. As such, Drew finishes Group Play at 2-1 and Archer at 1-2. Theodore Long comes out and tells Drew that he didn’t wrestle last week and he’s not getting another night off. He’s found a different opponent – Christian! And that match will be right now.

McIntyre protested, still in his street clothes. Nevertheless, the match went on as Christian teed off on the unprepared McIntyre. Christian finished it off with a Killswitch
and a clean pin of the Intercontinental champion.

The Straight Edge Society was out next. CM Punk said that the group had 3 matches tonight, and they would show the entire world why straight edge means they’re better than you. Serena’s match was up first as she made her in-ring debut against Kelly Kelly. Serena’s training seems to have paid off as she has a good showing and pins Kelly following a fireman’s carry gutbuster. Women’s champion Beth Phoenix gave Serena a nod from the rampway, Serena made good on her promise last week that she’d be gunning for the title.

Group C action as two guys who have already been mathematically eliminated fight for respect in MVP and Chavo Guerrero. Good little match that sees MVP grab the win with the Playmaker and get in the win column, finishing 1-2. Chavo goes 0-3.

Tag team action as Luke Gallows and Joey Mercury face off against Darren Young and Percy Watson, the South Beach Boys. The new team show some impressive athleticism before the Straight Edge disciples ground them. Young is knocked to the outside as Gallows holds back Watson. Watson ducks, causing Mercury to dropkick Gallows in the teeth and send him to the outside. Watson connects with a floatover DDT to Mercury for the win.

Group D next as Finlay tries to salvage a victory against Bryan Danielson. Fucking awesome match here, really all that needs to be said. Crowd reaction is only 64% though despite both guys having overness in the 80s. I knew heel vs. heel matches always bombed, but never before have I noticed face vs. face bombing too. Damn. Anyway, Danielson stays on a roll by making Finlay tap to the Cattle Mutilation as he goes 3-0 in his group. Despite three valiant efforts, Finlay has an 0-3 record to show for it.

Cody Rhodes and Dolph Ziggler get into a slight debate backstage over who will win the final Group D spot between them next week. Big Show shows up and gets in Cody’s face, saying he used cheap tactics to beat him on Superstars last week. Rhodes and Ziggler, despite being opponents next week, shockingly gang up on Big Show and leave him laying backstage. Both guys run away before Show can recover.

Group B action as Kofi Kingston and CM Punk meet, both men having already clinched spots in the Round of 16. Another very good back and forth match that the crowd enjoys. Gallows and Mercury run out to try and repent for their earlier loss. Christian and Bryan Danielson, also Round of 16 participants, run out and thwart the Society’s attempts to get involved. The chaos on the outside distracts Punk, who walks into a Trouble in Paradise. Kingston goes 3-0 while Punk finishes at 2-1.

Throughout the night, it was said that Jack Swagger had a major announcement. Swagger calls out Kane. Swagger did a lot of thinking about how Kane challenged him to exercise his rematch clause, well he’s gonna finally do it….at SummerSlam! Kane simply laughs all evil-like again before the stage erupts into flames! Kane turns around surprised as Swagger snatches the World Heavyweight Title from out of Kane’s hand and he blasts Kane in the face with it. Swagger stands above Kane and holds the title aloft, a sight we may very well see again come SummerSlam.

[Splaya]

As we get closer to Oblivion we have a major match for tonight. As per order of Adam Sayer, Brock Lesnar will face Batista tonight. If Brock loses, he will be traded to Heat. Also, the tournament for the IC title will begin tonight.

Goldberg will take on Christian, Edge will take on Scott Steiner, CM Punk takes on RVD, and Randy Orton fights Rikishi


Goldberg vs Christian.

Match Background: Edge and Christian and Goldberg \ Poppa Pump are currently feuding. Neither team holds an in-ring victory since the feud started.

The Match: Weak kick from Goldberg. I am unpleased. Goldberg misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Christian hits some punches. How generic. Goldberg reverses an irish whip...and Christian runs into the referee! TIGER DRIVER~! '91 nearly crushes the spine of Goldberg! Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Goldberg reverses a Christian hammerlock. Goldberg hits a BIG clothesline for two! Goldberg hits a sloppy ass bulldog off the ropes. Hooks the leg for a two count. Goldberg DDTs Christian. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Christian blocks a kick from Goldberg. Spinebuster by Christian. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Goldberg reverses a hip toss. Goldberg moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Jackknife. 1....2...3, it's finished. Christian leaves and walks back down the aisle. Wait...Goldberg comes running as well, and Christian gets dropped with a clothesline, followed by a load of stomps. He is left lying in the aisle.

Rating- 71
Reaction- 78
Quality-56

Randy Orton vs Rikishi.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Randy Orton ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Randy Orton with a spinning neckbreaker on Rikishi. There's a two count on the pin. Randy Orton gets taken down out of nowhere! Running clothesline from Rikishi was actually MIGHTY sloppy. Orton hits a punch, but takes one right back. Again! A slugfest erupts in the ring! Weak bodyslam on Orton by Rikishi sets up a legdrop. Rikishi misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Spear by Randy Orton. Rikishi is in trouble. RKO! 1....2....3. Randy Orton goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory

Rating- 69
Reaction-74
Quality- 58

After two matches we have Goldberg versus Randy Orton in the semi finals of the IC tournament.

The 4 members of Evolution are backstage. They were hyping up an upcoming match against Brock Lesnar. Hopefully it doesn't suck.

Rating-83

Edge vs Scott Steiner.

Match Background: Edge and Christian and Goldberg \ Poppa Pump have been feuding recently. Goldberg \ Poppa Pump hold the edge, as they have yet to be beaten in the ring by Edge and Christian during the feud.

The Match: Edge connects with rights and lefts and Scott Steiner is down! Edge goes for a splash but Poppa Pump puts the knees up. Edge hits a punch, but takes one right back. Again! A slugfest erupts in the ring! Edge reverses an irish whip...and Scott Steiner runs into the referee! Scott Steiner scores with a poor standing spinebuster. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Scott Steiner misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. BIG clothesline on Poppa Pump. Full nelson slam on Poppa Pump. Covers for a quick two count. Spear! Poppa Pump is down! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Poppa Pump reverses a waistlock. Scott Steiner hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Edge kicks Scott Steiner in the gut to reverse the momentum. Christian comes running down the aisle with a chair! Edge and Scott Steiner continue fighting, unaware of the intrusion. Christian slides in and blasts Scott Steiner with a chair to the head! Christian climbs out of the ring, the damage done! Scott Steiner is in trouble. Edgeocutioner! 1....2....3. Edge and Christian put the boots to Scott Steiner, stomping away on him.

Rating- 64
Reaction- 66
Quality- 60

Brock Lesnar is walking backstage when Batista comes from behind and attacks him with a chair. Batista walks off after hitting a few more chair shots, leaving Lesnar down on the floor.

Rating-66

*Adam Sayer has announced that Evolution is now barred from ringside of the Batista versus Brock Lesnar match*

CM Punk vs Rob Van Dam.

Match Background: This will be a hardcore bout.

The Match: Super kick by Rob Van Dam. CM Punk is stunned as RVD heads to the top rope. Flying Kick! 1....2....3. Randy Orton comes running down the aisle with a chair! CM Punk is just leaving the ring...and Orton scores with a brutal chair shot! CM Punk falls to the floor holding his head.

Rating-64
Reaction- 52
Quality-77

After 4 sets of matches we have Goldberg versus Randy Orton and RVD versus Edge.

Brothers Of Destruction are backstage. They were laying a verbal beating on World's Greatest Tag Team. I hope they go somewhere with that.

Rating-84

Brothers Of Destruction vs World's Greatest Tag Team.

Match Background: This will be a cage bout. Brothers Of Destruction used to be a regular team, but have been inactive for a while. Whether this match will lead to a reformation as an active unit remains to be seen. World's Greatest Tag Team are the reigning WWE Tag Team champions.

The Match: Uninspired brawling from Undertaker. STIFF~! chop lights up Kane who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Shelton takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Kane powers out of a headlock. Spear by Kane. Brothers Of Destruction whip Shelton into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Undertaker hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. Kane climbs the cage, but gets pulled down by Haas! Shelton reverses a Undertaker hammerlock. Shelton Benjamin throws Undertaker into the cage. Shelton Benjamin scoops up Kane. Haas bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. Haas hits a dropkick on Undertaker and gets right back up. Undertaker flips out of a Shelton Benjamin bodyslam attempt. Undertaker drives Haas into the cage side. Undertaker and Shelton both climb up and over the cage, leaving their partners battling it out. Dudley Boyz appear on the outside, and come in via the door...but their double clothesline missed Kane and hit Haas by accident! Kane grabs the opportunity and left the cage to get the win for Brothers Of Destruction! We have a three-way stand off in the ring, as Brothers Of Destruction, World's Greatest Tag Team and Dudley Boyz look at each other. They all charge forward, and a three-way brawl erupts in the ring! This is chaos! After a few minutes of fast and furious action, a motley crew of referees and stagehands hit the ring to break it up.

Rating- 83
Reaction- 82
Quality- 84

*Adam Sayer has announced after the match that at Oblivion it will be the Dudleyz versus The Brothers of Destruction versus The World's Greatest Tag Team in a ladder match*

Gail Kim vs Ivory.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Kim snapmares Ivory and goes for the DREADED chinlock. Kim hits a quick kick on Ivory. Kim hits a short arm drag on Ivory. Covers for a quick two count. Face crusher from Kim on Ivory sets up for an elbowdrop. Covers for a quick two count. Ivory comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Ivory hits some weak-looking punches in the corner, but Gail Kim is able to block them and return the favor in spades. Hooks the leg for a two count. Powerslam from Ivory on Kim. Gail Kim is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Gail Kim with an enziguri! HBK isn't moving...uh oh. Oh, sorry, I had a flashback to the last time I got fooled. Gail Kim moves in for the kill. Standing Rana! 1....2....3. Gail Kim goes into the crowd, where she celebrates her victory

Rating-49
Reaction-48
Quality- 50

Triple H vs Bill DeMott.

Match Background: Triple H is the reigning WWE World champion, and has been since 04 October 2010.

The Match: HHH slams Bill DeMott. DeMott is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Triple H hits some punches. How generic. Covers for a quick two count. Bodyslam by HHH. There's a two count on the pin. DeMott powers out of a headlock. Uninspired brawling from Bill DeMott. There's a two count on the pin. Bill DeMott hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. DeMott walks into a drop toe hold. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Triple H moves in for the kill. Pedigree! 1....2....3. Bill DeMott offers a handshake to HHH...and he accepts it! No! Triple H levels DeMott with a cheap shot right hand! Triple H spins DeMott around. Triple H hits the Pedigree! Bill DeMott has been floored after the match.

Rating-70
Reaction-74
Quality-63

The main event has now been announced as a Last Man Standing match.

Brock Lesnar vs Batista.

Match Background: This will be a last man standing bout. Lesnar has been feuding with Triple H recently, who is a stable mate of Batista in Evolution.

The Match: Batista throws Lesnar into a shopping trolley. Batista hits a piledriver on Brock Lesnar. I know I wouldn't let someone that bad give me a piledriver. Batista charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Brock Lesnar ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Running knee lift from Brock Lesnar. The referee counts: 2....3...4....but Batista stands up. Chair shot connects! Flying shoulder tackle by Lesnar sends Batista CRASHING to the mat. Batista flips out of a Brock Lesnar bodyslam attempt. Weak bodyslam by Batista. The referee gets to a five count....and Brock Lesnar gets back up. Flapjack from Batista on Lesnar. The referee is counting: 7....8....Brock Lesnar is back up. Batista hits a right hand on Brock Lesnar. Batista scoop slams Lesnar onto and through a table. Batista misses a clothesline. Running knee lift from Brock Lesnar. Brock Lesnar scores with a standing spinebuster. Brock Lesnar moves in for the kill. F5!!! That shook the ring. The referee counts to 10, this match is over! Triple H comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Triple H spins Lesnar around. Triple H hits the Pedigree! Brock Lesnar has been left down on the canvas.

Rating-73
Reaction-77
Quality-66

Matches for Oblivion

HHH versus Brock Lesnar. The two will have a match next week, with the winner being able to decide the match at the ppv.
3 way Tag Team Ladder match for the Vacant Tag team World titles.
The finals of the IC tournament

[Splaya]

*BREAKING NEWS: ADAM SAYER HAS ANNOUNCED THAT HE HAS CHANGED THE WORLD TAG TITLE MATCH. IT WILL NOW BE A FATAL FOUR WAY LADDER MATCH WITH THE SAME THREE TEAMS AND NOW A MYSTERY TEAM HAS BEEN ADDED. THE MYSTERY TEAM WILL BE REVEALED UNTIL JUST BEFORE THE MATCH*

[Splaya]

Live from SD, we have 3 huge matches tonight. Chris Jericho takes on Lance Storm, Chris Benoit will challenge Eddie Guerrero in a cage match for the US title, and The Rock and John Cena will face AJ Styles in a handicap match.


Eddie Guerrero is backstage. He always delivers the promo goodness. He wanted to rip into Chris Benoit. Not literally, of course. That would just be nasty. Instead, this was a good way to build up to an eventual match.

Rating- 85

Bubba Ray Dudley vs Kane.

Match Background: Brothers Of Destruction and Dudley Boyz have been feuding recently. Neither team holds an in-ring victory since the feud started.

The Match: Bubba Ray Dudley hits some punches. How generic. Kane counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Kane ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Powerbomb on Bubba. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Bubba blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Bubba slams Kane down and motions to the crowd. Spinebuster by Bubba Ray Dudley. Hooks the leg for a two count. Bubba Ray Dudley scores with a standing spinebuster. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Bubba goes for a splash but Kane puts the knees up. Full nelson slam on Bubba. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Bubba flips out of a Kane bodyslam attempt. Shelton Benjamin comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Kane turns around. Shelton Benjamin spins Kane around. Shelton Benjamin hits the Super Kick! Shelton leaves the ring, the damage done! Cover gets three for Bubba Ray Dudley, Kane got pinned. Bubba Ray Dudley climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory

Rating-82
Reaction- 83
Quality- 82

AJ Styles is backstage. He wanted to rip into The Rock. Not literally, of course. That would just be nasty. Instead, this was a good way to build up to an eventual match.

Rating- 82

Chuck Palumbo is in the ring. Out from the crowd comes Chris Jericho, who grabs a chair from ringside as he hits the ring. Palumbo turns, and gets floored by a brutal chair shot. Chris Jericho floors Chuck Palumbo. Lion Sault! Boom! Chris Jericho raises the chair and drives it side-first into the throat of Palumbo, causing him to roll around in agony. The chair gets put around the head of Chuck Palumbo, who then gets driven face-first into the mat, crushing his wind pipe against the steel. Paramedics come running out to help Chuck Palumbo as Chris Jericho exits via the crowd.

Rating- 83

AJ Styles vs The Rock and John Cena.

Match Background: This will be a 2 on 1 handicap bout.

The Match: The Rock hits some punches. How generic. BIG clothesline on Styles. Cena \ Rock whip Styles into the corner. John Cena whips The Rock in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. There's a two count on the pin. Death valley driver by The Rock! No one executes that move properly anymore. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Rock \ Cena hook up Styles, then hit a double suplex. Rock backdrops AJ Styles out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of The Rock. Styles crushes Cena with a running senton. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! The Rock is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. The Rock with a spinning neckbreaker on Styles. The Rock scoops up Styles. Cena bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. There's a two count on the pin. Rock walks into a drop toe hold. DDT from the top rope by AJ Styles. That looked KILLER. Hooks the leg for a two count. The Rock fights out of a grapple. Full nelson slam on Styles. Spear by John Cena. AJ Styles hooks up a suplex, but Rock flips out and lands on his feet, and quickly grabs the tights to score with a school boy pin! 1...2..3! The referee somehow missed the blatant cheating!

Rating- 83
Reaction- 86
Quality- 79

Matt Hardy Version 1.0 is backstage. He was on Hype Central (HYPE CENTRAL!!!) tonight, this time for a match with Rey Mysterio. Can you believe that I just marked out for Lance Wright? How many people even remember that guy?

Rating- 83

Rey Mysterio vs Matt Hardy Version 1.0.

Match Background: This match is for the Heat World Title title. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 has been Heat World Title champion since 10 October 2010.

The Match: Rey Mysterio strikes Matt. Spinning back kick from Rey Mysterio. Flying elbow from Rey Mysterio connects. Rey Mysterio hits a rolling kick on Matt. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 reverses a hip toss. Matt uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Spinning bulldog in the corner and Rey is down! There's a two count on the pin. Rey Mysterio fights out of a grapple. Rey crushes Matt with a running senton. There's a two count on the pin. Tiger suplex on Matt. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Rey Mysterio misses a clothesline. Rey walks into a high dropkick from Matt Hardy Version 1.0, almost losing several teeth in the process. Rey Mysterio elbows Matt Hardy Version 1.0 in the face to break a hammerlock. Matt takes a flying neckbreaker from Rey Mysterio. Rey Mysterio moves in for the kill. Here it comes - West Coast Hop. 1....2...3, it's finished. Booker T comes running down the aisle with a chair and into the ring! Rey turns...and is dropped by a vicious chair shot! Booker T has left Rey down and bloodied.

Rating- 81
Reaction- 85
Quality- 75


Chris Jericho vs Lance Storm.

Match Background: Chris Jericho is the reigning World Heavyweight champion, and has been since 07 October 2010.

The Match: Chris Jericho connects with rights and lefts and Lance Storm is down! Lance Storm takes a butterfly suplex from Jericho. Hooks the leg for a two count. Lance Storm is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Flying elbow from Lance Storm connects. Jericho walks into a high dropkick from Lance Storm, almost losing several teeth in the process. Storm hits a dropkick on Chris Jericho and gets right back up. Lance Storm misses a clothesline. SUPER frankensteiner on Storm, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Chris Jericho floors Lance Storm. Lion Sault!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over. Chris Jericho slides to the outside and grabs a chair, then climbs back into the ring. Storm turns around...and gets planted with a huge chair shot to the head! He is left down and out on the canvas.

Rating- 67
Reaction- 47
Quality- 88


Eddie Guerrero vs Chris Benoit.

Match Background: This will be a cage bout. This match is for the WWE United States title. Eddie Guerrero has been WWE United States champion since 07 October 2010.

The Match: Chris Benoit drives Eddie into the cage side. Doctor Bomb connects and Eddie landed hard. Eddie Guerrero pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Spinning back kick from Eddie Guerrero. Spin kick by Eddie Guerrero to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Eddie Guerrero throws Benoit into the cage. Implant DDT by Eddie Guerrero! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Eddie Guerrero and Benoit climb the cage....but both end up crashing back to the canvas after a struggle! Benoit counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Benoit hits a piledriver on Eddie Guerrero. That used to end matches, you know. High Angle DDT by Chris Benoit just SPIKES Eddie Guerrero down! Chris Benoit with a spinning neckbreaker on Eddie. Chris Benoit launches Eddie into the cage wall. Eddie counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Eddie Guerrero hits a rolling kick on Benoit. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Tor-NADO DDT from Eddie Guerrero, Benoit got planted! Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Chris Benoit goes to leave the cage by the door...but Chris Jericho appears at ringside and slams the door on his head! Eddie takes the opportunity, and climbs out the door for the win! Eddie and Jericho put the boots to Chris Benoit, stomping away on him.

Rating-82
Reaction- 86
Quality- 74

[Splaya]

SD matches announced for Oblivion:

Chris Jericho versus ???
John Cena versus AJ Styles

Also, Adam Sayer tweeted to let everyone know that the mystery tag team for Oblivion is from SD

[Splaya]

Matches for Oblivion

HHH versus Brock Lesnar for the World Title
4 way Tag Team Ladder match for the Vacant Tag team World titles.
The finals of the IC tournament
John Cena versus AJ Styles
Chris Jericho versus an opponent to be named

[Splaya]

Very interesting night tonight on Sunday Night Heat. The Undertaker is in the house to take on D-von Dudley and Rey Mysterio will defend his newly won Heat World title.


Booker T is backstage. He was out there to hype a match against Hurricane. Good way to get the fans interested in what is coming up.

Rating- 71

Matt Hardy Version 1.0 vs Funaki.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Second rope flying axe handle, Matt goes down. One day, Funaki might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Matt takes a NICE hurrancarana from Funaki. Hooks the leg for a two count. Funaki misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Funaki walks into a high dropkick from Matt Hardy Version 1.0, almost losing several teeth in the process. Matt uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! There's a two count on the pin. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 scores with a big spinebuster. Pin, but Funaki is out just before the three count. Implant DDT by Matt Hardy Version 1.0! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Funaki flips out of a Matt Hardy Version 1.0 bodyslam attempt. Flying cross body off the top rope! Hooks the leg for a two count. Springboard dropkick from Funaki. Nicely done. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Matt takes a flying neckbreaker from Funaki. Funaki strikes Matt. Matt counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Implant DDT by Matt Hardy Version 1.0! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Spear! Funaki is down! Funaki can barely stand. Twist Of Fate! 1....2....3. Booker T has a chair. Matt turns and takes a brutal shot to the head. Funaki is next to take a hard shot. Booker has demolished everyone!

Rating-78
Reaction-67
Quality-89

Undertaker vs D-Von Dudley.

Match Background: Brothers Of Destruction and Dudley Boyz have been feuding recently. Dudley Boyz hold the edge, as they have yet to be beaten in the ring by Brothers Of Destruction during the feud.

The Match: Wack kick from Undertaker. D-Von Dudley is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. D-Von strikes away at Undertaker, not doing much damage at all. Undertaker charges, D-Von moves, and the referee is knocked silly! D-Von Dudley scores with a poor standing spinebuster. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! D-Von charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Running clothesline from Undertaker was actually MIGHTY sloppy. Undertaker hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. Hooks the leg for a two count. Side suplex from Undertaker. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! D-Von blocks a kick from Undertaker. D-Von Dudley DDTs Undertaker, but it just looked terrible. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Undertaker fights out of a grapple. D-Von Dudley can barely stand. Last Ride! 1....2....3. Charlie Haas has a chair. Undertaker turns and takes a brutal shot to the head. D-Von is next to take a hard shot. Haas has demolished everyone!

Rating- 66
Reaction-70
Quality-59

Rene Dupree is backstage. He wanted to rip into William Regal. Not literally, of course. That would just be nasty. Instead, this was a good way to build up to an eventual match.

Rating-63

Rene Dupree vs William Regal.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Big forearm by William Regal makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. Dupree takes a back suplex. Rene Dupree takes a butterfly suplex from Regal. Dupree tastes a high angle back suplex. If Spike Lee can sue TNN over the Spike TV nonsense, then Kurt Angle should be able to sue SOMEONE for that. Dupree flips out of a William Regal bodyslam attempt. William Regal charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Full nelson slam on Regal. Covers for a quick two count. Regal powers out of a headlock. Dupree walks into a jaw breaker. Covers for a quick two count. Wicked suplex out of the corner from William Regal, is executed so well, it hurt MY back. Pin, but Dupree is out just before the three count. Regal walks into a drop toe hold. Regal takes a headbutt from Rene Dupree. Regal backdrops Rene Dupree out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of William Regal. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Regal. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. William Regal moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Power Of The Punch. 1....2...3, it's finished.

Rating-59
Reaction- 48
Quality-70

Eddie Guerrero vs Abyss.

Match Background: This match is for the WWE United States title. Eddie Guerrero has been WWE United States champion since 07 October 2010.

The Match: Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Abyss ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Eddie Guerrero is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Super kick by Eddie Guerrero. DDT from the top rope by Eddie Guerrero. That looked KILLER. Eddie Guerrero floors Abyss...and climbs the turnbuckles. Frog Splash!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over. Chris Benoit comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Chris Benoit drops Eddie to the canvas. Chris Benoit quickly locks on the Crippler Crossface! Eddie Guerrero has been left down on the canvas.

Rating- 73
Reaction-70
Quality-77

Rey Mysterio vs John Cena.

Match Background: This match is for the Heat World Title title. Rey Mysterio has been Heat World Title champion since 14 October 2010.

The Match: Cena walks into a high dropkick from Rey Mysterio, almost losing several teeth in the process. Standing leg lariat by Rey Mysterio on Cena. Spin kick by Rey Mysterio to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Rey uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Rey Mysterio misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. BIG clothesline on Rey. Spear by John Cena. There's a two count on the pin. Rey Mysterio reverses a hip toss. Rey crushes Cena with a running senton. Hooks the leg for a two count. Diamond Dust from Rey Mysterio and Cena is out! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Cena blocks a kick from Rey Mysterio. Rey gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Rey counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. AJ Styles comes running down the aisle and into the ring! John Cena turns around. AJ Styles spins Cena around. AJ Styles hits the Styles Clash! Styles leaves the ring, the damage done! ONE...TWO...THREE. Rey defeats Cena. AJ Styles has a chair. John Cena stands up...and gets floored by a shot to the head. Another two shots smack down across his back, leaving him unmoving on the canvas. Styles sets the chair up, then picks up John Cena. He gets whipped into the ropes...and then drop toe holded, sending him face first into the chair! AJ Styles has left Cena down and bloodied in the ring after a brutal assault!

Rating- 81%
Reaction-85%
Quality-73%

Adam Sayer has announced after Heat went off the air that WWE Raw and SD will feature all the Superstars that are competing at the PPV

[Splaya]

Before Raw has come onto the air, Adam Sayer has announced that Chris Benoit will face Chris Jericho and Eddie Guerrero in a handicap match. If Chris Benoit can win the match, he will face Jericho for the world title at Oblivion.


Randy Orton vs Christian.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Orton slams Christian. Randy Orton hits some punches. How generic. Christian charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Running knee lift from Randy Orton. Christian powers out of a headlock. BIG clothesline on Orton. Spear by Christian. Covers for a quick two count. Randy Orton fights out of a grapple. Nice piledriver on Christian. Hooks the leg for a two count. Randy Orton scores with a standing spinebuster. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Christian fights out of a grapple. Christian connects with a HARD right hand, sending the opponent down to the mat again. Orton counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Flying shoulder tackle by Orton sends Christian CRASHING to the mat. Christian can barely stand. RKO! 1....2....3. Scott Steiner comes running down the aisle with a chair, and gets into the ring! Poppa Pump hits Christian with a chair to the back! Christian goes down to the canvas, hurt.

Rating-66
Reaction-59
Quality-74

Chris Jericho is backstage getting interviewed about his match later tonight with Chris Benoit. He strongly believes there is no way Benoit can win the match.

Rating-92

AJ Styles vs Abyss.

Match Background: This will be a hardcore bout.

The Match: Abyss throws Styles into a shopping trolley. Full nelson slam on Styles. There's a two count on the pin. Styles counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Spinning back kick from AJ Styles. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Hooks the leg for a two count. Kitchen sink shot (literally) and Abyss gets floored. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Implant DDT by AJ Styles! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Abyss reverses a AJ Styles hammerlock. Spinebuster by Abyss. There's a two count on the pin. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Styles! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on AJ Styles by Abyss. Remember when that was a legit finish? Abyss drives a table into Styles. Styles backdrops Abyss out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of AJ Styles. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Power drive elbow by AJ Styles. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. AJ Styles moves in for the kill. Styles Clash!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! I don't think the fight has finished. AJ Styles and Abyss have begun brawling again! They wind up brawling all the way down the aisle and out of view.

Rating -70
Reaction-63
Quality-77

Rey Mysterio vs Batista.

Match Background: Rey Mysterio is the reigning Heat World Title champion, and has been since 14 October 2010.

The Match: Rey Mysterio takes a right hand to the temple from Batista. I bet those hurt more than Sgt. Slaughter's Noogies. Rey Mysterio powers out of a Batista headlock. Rey just WAFFLES Batista with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Batista walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Batista blocks a punch. Weak bodyslam on Rey by Batista sets up a legdrop. Powerslam from Batista on Rey. Hooks the leg for a two count. Flapjack from Batista on Rey. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Rey counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Lightning kick by Rey on Batista. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Batista flips out of a Rey Mysterio bodyslam attempt. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Rey Mysterio slams Batista, who rolls onto his stomach. What is Batista doing? Rey Mysterio picks him up and signals for a powerbomb. He raises Batista up...but then throws him off. Rey Mysterio saw that Batista had a chain and was ready to hit him with it. A kick to the gut stuns Batista, and the chain gets taken by Rey, who wraps it around his fist. Knock-out punch! Batista is out cold, KOed by his own weapon! The referee gets up to see the pinfall - 1....2....3! Another referee comes running down the aisle, and points out to the first official that Rey Mysterio used a steel chain to get this victory. The referee reverses the decision! Rey Mysterio has been disqualified! Matt Hardy Version 1.0 comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Rey Mysterio is ready though, and strikes first! Rey Mysterio spins Matt around. Rey Mysterio hits the West Coast Hop! Matt Hardy Version 1.0 has been left down on the canvas. The attempted ambush has backfired.

Rating-76
Reaction-80
Quality- 68

*Matt Hardy versus Rey Mysterio has been announced for SD*

Brock Lesnar is backstage hyping up his match at Oblivion versus HHH.*

Rating-71

The Dudley Boyz versus The World's Greatest Tag Team in a Tables match ends with Shelton throwing Bubba Ray Dudley into a table. After the match the Brothers of Destruction come down to the ringside area and beat down both teams.

Rating-85
Reaction-85
Quality-86

John Cena is walking backstage when he is spotted by The Rock, who attacks. They brawl around the arena for a while, until The Rock gets a clear upper hand and sends Cena into retreat.

Rating-96

In the semi finals of the IC tournament, Rob Van Dam defeats Edge by pinfall after Goldberg interfered. After the match, Goldberg beats down Edge.

*It is announced that at Oblivion, Edge and Christian will face Scott Steiner and Goldberg in a tag team match.*

Quality- 73

CM Punk versus Brock Lesnar ends with Brock Lesnar hitting the F5 for the pinfall. After the match, Lesnar lays Punk out with a chair.

Quality-74

Chris Benoit defeated Chris Jericho and Eddie Guerrero when Guerrero tapped out to the Crippler Crossface. Chris Benoit poses on the top rope as the show goes off the air.

Quality-84

[Splaya]

I've decided to shorten my shows up and put my own recaps in instead of matches. This had to happen because I have major plans in 2 different feuds after Oblivion and what I have planned will come across as lame as hell with how the game writes it for you.

[Splaya]

With just a couple of weeks before Oblivion, SD comes to us live from Houston Texas. A huge main event tonight as Chris Benoit will take on HHH for the World heavyweight championship.

Triple Threat Elimination Match

Kane versus Charlie Haas versus Bubba Ray Dudley ends with Kane spearing Charlie Hass to get a 3 count. Then Kane hits the chokeslam on Bubba for the 3 count.

Quality- 70
Overall Rating-68
Reaction-79

Brock Lesnar is in the back and claims that he will destroy Batista in the middle of the ring tonight

WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

Chris Jericho versus AJ Styles ends after 25+minutes of action when Chris Jericho hits the Lionsault for the 3 count. After the match Chris Benoit hits the ring and locks Jericho in the Crippler Crossface.

Rating-82
Reaction-84
Quality- 100

*It is announced that at the PPV Chris Benoit will face Chris Jericho for the World title in a submission match.

The Rock Defeats Billy Gunn with the Rock Bottom. Nothing too spectacular in this match as the overall rating was 63. Gunn was basically just fodder for the Rock.

Rey Mysterio defeated Abyss to retain the Heat World title. After the match, Abyss began to beat down Rey Mysterio until officials broke it up.

Rating=63

Randy Orton defeated Maven after an RKO. After the match Orton begins to beat down Maven.

Rating-64

Triple Threat Match

Undertaker versus Shelton Benjamin versus D-von Dudley.

The Undertaker scored the first pinfall of the match when he hit a chokeslam on D-von. Right after getting the pinfall, he turned around to get superkicked by Shelton as Shelton scored one of the biggest pinfalls of his young career.

Rating= 65

Chris Benoit versus HHH ended with HHH getting the pinfall after the match. Crowd was into theis match. Rating-66

*Overall a pretty lame show. The plans have started to form for what will happen after Oblivion*

[M-A-G]

King of the Ring 2014 Results!!!

Charlie Haas defeated Ted DiBiase to retain the WWE U.S. Title.

Ian Moore defeated Cash Stevens to win the WWE Intercontinental Title for the third time.

Cash Inc. defeated Sean O'Haire & Garrett and Mark Mason & Alex Furious in a triple threat tag team match to retain the WWE Unified Tag Team Titles.

The Miz beat John Morrison by DQ when Morrison decides to, in essence, go nuts on the guy. They brawl to the back and Morrison causes Miz to drive off again.

Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and Jack Swagger defeated Shawn Michaels, MVP, and Batista when Rhodes pinned Michaels.

Chris Sylvain defeated Kofi Kingston to win the 2014 King of the Ring tournament after the Hooded Stranger interfered. This gives indication that Sylvain flat out lied when he 'confessed' to being the one responsible for Kingston's misery.

HHH defeated Edge to retain the WWE Title.

Jason Collins defeated AJ Styles and Kane to win the World Heavyweight Title for the fourth time.

Overall rating: 91

Here's the entire tournament:


Onto SummerSlam!!!

[Evil Vito]

WWE Raw – August 2, 2010

World Cup Group B action kicks us off tonight as Zack Ryder takes on Tyson Kidd. This bout is highly competitive and gets the crowd going. Ryder grabs the win following a Zack Attack. Kidd finishes group play at 0-3, while Ryder goes 2-1. Shawn Michaels announces that since three Group B participants finished with 2-1 records, we’d have a triple threat match right now, with the superstar taking the fall or submitting not advancing to the Round of 16.

Zack Ryder can’t believe he has to wrestle another match right away, especially against two great talents like Evan Bourne and John Morrison. This was a really fun, fast-paced match with plenty of nearfalls. Bourne shoves Morrison off the top to the outside before climbing the top rope himself. As the ref goes to check up on Morrison, Primo runs out and crotches Bourne on the top turnbuckle. Zack Ryder capitalizes with a top-rope Zack Attack. Against all odds, Ryder had won back-to-back matches. Ryder and Morrison advance to the Round of 16.

Group A wraps up as Goldust goes up against Chris Jericho. Good match from these two as per usual. Goldust nearly gets the huge upset but Jericho powers out and connects with a Codebreaker soon thereafter to advance. Jericho finishes group play at 2-0-1 while Goldust goes 1-2.

The Miz is looking to make an impact when the Round of 16 starts next week, but he had the chance to make an even bigger impact tonight against John Cena. Much like the previous match, The Miz had people think that the huge upset was going to happen, but it was not to be. Miz puts on a great showing, but still submits to the STF. After the match, Cena reminded everybody of his ongoing quest to run through the roster until he proves himself worthy of another title shot.

Group D wraps up with a match between David Hart Smith (accompanied by Tyson Kidd and Natalya) and William Regal (accompanied by Vladimir Kozlov). This was a very good technical match throughout the duration. Kozlov, Regal’s associate, started attacking Tyson Kidd. This distracted Smith, who got rolled up by Regal (who then hooked the tights). That’s the second time Smith has lost in this fashion. Nevertheless, Regal finishes group play at 2-1 to advance to the Round of 16, while Smith finishes at 1-2.

The 8th and final Raw participant in the Round of 16 was up for grabs in a Group C match between R-Truth and Justin Gabriel. Another good match, continuing a promising trend. Truth picks up the victory, albeit unknowingly benefitting from interference from the man who last week helped attack Gabriel on behalf of Primo. Truth advances at 2-1 while Gabriel goes 1-2. A brawl breaks out between Gabriel, Evan Bourne, Primo, and his associate.

Edge was thrilled to see that Shawn Michaels had booked another Triple H vs. Sheamus match for tonight, but his optimism went away when he was told he would be facing Randy Orton next week. He let his displeasure show as he interfered (a common theme tonight) in the main event, sufficiently distracting Triple H. Triple H then walked right into a Brogue Kick as Sheamus picks up a huge win, getting revenge for his PPV loss.

Sheamus takes off and Edge laughs at ringside. However, Randy Orton comes from behind and throws Edge into the ring. Edge eats a Pedigree as Triple H gets some revenge on Edge for costing him the match. Orton stands over the downed Edge and teases a MITB cash-in. He starts lining up for a punt but Edge spots it and manages to escape. Orton and Triple H pose on the turnbuckles to end the show.

[Evil Vito]

WWE NXT – August 3, 2010

Tonight would be a big night on NXT, as all 8 rookies would compete in one-on-one action throughout the night. After all was said and done – we’d have our first rookie challenge – the Talk the Talk challenge! Whoever wins it will get a match against the WWE Pro of their choice next week.

The undefeated Eli Cottonwood started us off against the winless Joe Hennig. Despite being outmatched size-wise, Hennig continued his trend of putting on a great performance and nearly scoring the upset. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough as a Chokeslam sealed his fate, sending Cottonwood to 4-0 while Hennig went to 0-4.

Last week, Alex Riley sucker-punched Johnny Prime. Tonight was Prime’s chance for revenge as the two squared off. After a good athletic contest, Jack Swagger attempts to distract Prime. Finlay keeps him at bay while sliding a shillelagh into the ring. Prime connects with a shillelagh shot and grabs his first NXT win while heel Michael Cole bitches at ringside that A-Ri got screwed even though his pro started it. Prime and Riley both have 1-2 records.

Titus O’Neill continues to impress in his match against Donny Marlow. After a decent enough brawl, O’Neill grabs the victory with a unique spinebuster bomb. After the match, Sheamus connects with a Brogue Kick to Marlow. Sheamus is coaching his rookie straight to the top! O’Neill’s record is now 3-1 while Marlow falls to 0-4.

Much like the opening contest, our main event pits an undefeated guy (Kaval) against a guy looking for his first win (Drake Brewer). The two mismatched rookie/pro pairings come into play. Kaval appears to have Brewer finished off, but Ted DiBiase instructs him that rather than use his own moves, Kaval should learn from the best and use DiBiase’s moves. The two get into a shouting match as Goldust talks to his rookie on the other side of the ring. Brewer’s had enough of it and in a unique spot he throws Goldust over the ropes into the ring and uses him as a battering ram against Kaval, all while the ref was preoccupied with DiBiase. Brewer gets a quick roll-up on the stunned Kaval to get into the win column at 1-2. Kaval tastes defeat for the first time and goes to 3-1.

The Talk the Talk challenge is quite entertaining in a weird sort of way. The eight rookies discussed the most random topics, and in the end Kaval and Joe Hennig get the most fanfare. They hold a tiebreaker round. Kaval gets a decent response with his subject of masking tape, saying he’d like to tape DiBiase’s mouth shut. Hennig gets the topic of gum. Rather than say anything, Hennig heads to the top rope and executes his dad’s patented “gum spit and swat” move to perfection. That gets a huge ovation, enough to give him the win.

With the first Pro’s Poll coming at the end of next week’s show, Hennig says he needs to make an impression. So as for the WWE Pro he’s going to face next week, he wants a re-match with Jack Swagger! That’s gonna be awesome. Swagger laughs it off and shakes his head while Hennig sports a cool and collected grin to end the show.

[Triple Naitch]

What is this? Can someone explain it to me?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

People are using programs like EWR or TEW (one of many versions) to manage their own promotion for ratings and things competing against other promotions.

Check it out at http://www.greydogsoftware.com

[M-A-G]

Update time:

Stuff leading to SummerSlam
Edge challenges Randy Orton to a feud-ending match after the Viper mocks him for his loss against HHH at King of the Ring. Orton gets to pick the stipulation otherwise it's no dice. He settles on an I Quit Match. Both men vow to walk out the better man at SummerSlam.

Evan Bourne's additional testimony against the reign of Steve Austin as GM gives Ted DiBiase enough backing to present his case to the Board of Directors. Austin challenges him to be a man about things. DiBiase, insulted, challenges Austin to a match at SummerSlam. Austin denies the request and walks away. However, over on SmackDown!, the continued unrest of the SmackDown! locker room over the Rock's lack of control over the Kofi Kingston situation along with the Rock forcing Cody Rhodes into another confrontation with Shawn Michaels (where Michaels is hospitalized), inspires Rhodes and DiBiase to trick both Austin AND the Rock in the ring on Raw where the two Legacy teammates decimate the two general managers and challenge them both two a tag match at SummerSlam. The Board of Directors makes the match official naming it the Three Wishes Match. If Rhodes and DiBiase win, they are each allowed to make three demands from their respective GMs that cannot be refused under penalty of termination. If Austin and Rock win, they are allowed three decisions each that cannot be rebuked by the Board or challenged by Rhodes and DiBiase.

Mr. Kennedy wants to form an alliance with Shelton Benjamin believing the two share a bond as two great former champions who constantly get shafted. Benjamin rebukes him under the belief that he got to the top without someone attached to his hip. The two agree to settle things at SummerSlam.

John Morrison wants The Miz in the worst way even after practically destroying the Awesome One at King of the Ring. Miz agrees to a rematch but only under the condition that Morrison is fired if he goes off the deep end again and gets DQ'ed.

Chris Sylvain's victory at King of the Ring allows him to challenge HHH for the WWE Title at SummerSlam. He claims he only confessed to being behind Kofi's mishaps because he was asked to by the real anonymous mastermind. The two made a deal; Sylvain would confess in order to get the security removed from ringside and the mystery man would ensure Sylvain's victory at King of the Ring. Sylvain admits that he doesn't really know who this person is but quite frankly he doesn't care as he now has what he wants. He and HHH go back and forth over the coming weeks about being the top star on Raw. Sylvain even goes as far as to claim that it won't be a match at SummerSlam; it'll be the most brutal passing of the torch ceremony in history.

SmackDown!:
Kane turns heel on newly crowned champion Jason Collins with the justification that Collins betrayed him by taking the World Title at King of the Ring. Kane could've cashed in Collins anytime but he didn't and now he paid the price for actually showing mercy. The two vow to destroy each other at SummerSlam.

Ian Moore defends his WWE Intercontinental Title in a feud-ending cage match against Cash Stevens on the SmackDown! after King of the Ring. He retains, however, immediately after the match, a returning Shad (who has last seen being wheeled off to the hospital at Judgment Day) assaults Ian Moore and then frantically hands a piece of paper to the referee. The referee talks with the announcer and the timekeeper. It is then announced that there will now be an Intercontinental Title match between Moore and Shad right now. Everyone is puzzled. Shad takes advantage of Moore's beaten state to pick up the win and the title. The next week Shad explains that he's had the right to challenge for the Intercontinental Title ever since he won a four way back in December but Kofi Kingston had knocked him out the night he was supposed to have his match. He got caught up in the business of Kofi but always kept his title shot in his back pocket for a rainy day. Moore immediately demands his rematch and receives it. However, Kofi Kingston storms in from the back and assaults Ian Moore during the match and causes a DQ. Kingston pulls out a hood and claims he found it in Moore's locker room. The next week, Moore claims he's had enough of Kofi. He questions Kofi's belief that Moore is responsible for all of his misery. If it had been Moore and he had hired Shad to act on his behalf, why would Shad return and rob him of the Intercontinental Title? Moore says it doesn't matter because he's taking matters into his own hands. He wants Kofi Kingston at SummerSlam. If Kofi's mission to beat the truth out of everyone on SmackDown!, it's Moore's mission to beat some sense into Kofi. Kofi comes out and tries to apologize but Moore shoves it back in his face claiming his paranoia has gotten the better of him and his narrow-mindedness is going to cost him. Moore doesn't care anymore if Kofi believes him or not. At SummerSlam, it's about setting things straight.

Jack Swagger is challenged by Batista to a match. Swagger accepts under the belief that his all-around wrestling style is more than a match for Batista's power game. Swagger will be the apex predator on SmackDown! after SummerSlam.

[Evil Vito]

It's amazing how much my desire to play this wanes despite me having SummerSlam mapped out plus ideas for NOC and a huge angle to start at Bragging Rights

With SVR11 coming out next week I doubt that trend will change.

[M-A-G]

Originally Posted by Big Vito 22 It's amazing how much my desire to play this wanes despite me having SummerSlam mapped out plus ideas for NOC and a huge angle to start at Bragging Rights With SVR11 coming out next week I doubt that trend will change.

Not me. I've got too much good stuff going down in my fed that it's hard to stop. I've got the unmasking of Kofi's mystery stalker coming up, the final showdown between the cruiserweights and heavyweights over on SmackDown!, Chris Sylvain's tyrannical reign as WWE Champion on Raw, Bragging Rights where I'll finally follow the WWE's example and unify the two women's titles, and the end of the near two-year long reign of Cash Incorporated as Unified Tag Team Champions. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Stay tuned or I'll make a family member run for public office!!!

[loopydate]

FEBRUARY 4, 2005 - SMACKDOWN!

February kicks off with a huge six-man tag team main event pitting both the WWE and World Champions as well as the Intercontinental Champion against the Royal Rumble winner, the King of the Ring, and the first Undisputed Champion in wrestling history! Plus, the World Tag Team Titles are on the line, a mixed tag-team match featuring the United States Champion and the Women's Champion, a return, a debut, and a triple-threat match between the last three men in the Elite Battle Royal from Monday night!

We kick things off with the debut of Pepper Parks, who teams with Johnny Jeter and Richard J. Criado against Colt Cabana, Jay Briscoe, and Teddy Hart. The new generation of WWE is alive and kicking on SmackDown!, and they put on a heck of a match, but the fans still haven't quite gotten behind any of them. Cabana pins Parks for the win following the Colt 45.

Brock Lesnar comes to the ring and grabs a microphone. He hypes up his feud with Rob Van Dam, reminding him of how he's already destroyed Axl Rotten, Nova, and Tommy Dreamer. By eliminating RVD's past, he's setting up to destroy his future. And tonight, the run continues.

He awaits the arrival of his next opponent... a returning Spike Dudley! Spike hits the ring and runs right into a massive clothesline. Brock toys with Spike for a little bit before finally putting him down with an F-5 for the win. After the match, Brock grabs a chair from ringside and coldcocks the runt of the Dudley litter, further driving home his hatred for RVD.

John Cena is backstage, and he cuts a quick promo about tonight's six-man main event. He focuses primarily on Chris Jericho - a man who has gone out of his way to make Cena's life difficult lately. And Cena really only has two letters for Jericho tonight - F and U!

Back from commercial, it's time for a World Tag Team Championship match! Los Guerreros have held the gold for a little over two months and have turned back all challengers. But since Ron Simmons' return to the ring, the APA has been tearing up the tag team division and tonight they get their shot at the gold! The four participants definitely show that tag team wrestling is alive and well on SmackDown!, and Eddie looks to be about to put the challengers away with a Frogsplash on Simmons. Layfield hits the ring to try to protect his partner, but Chavo slides into the ring with a chair to drive him off. Unfortunately, while the ref is watching Layfield leave the ring... Chavo hits his uncle with the chair! Eddie falls limply to the canvas while Chavo walks away. Eddie manages to get to his feet, but is destroyed by a running tackle from Simmons and the three-count is elementary. We have new World Tag Team Champions! As the APA leave the ring with the gold, Eddie's longtime rival (and #1 contender for the Intercontinental Title) Tajiri hits the ring, then blasts Eddie with the Kick of Death! Eddie has been absolutely destroyed, both physically and emotionally!

On the top of the ramp, Chavo has a microphone. "Hey, Uncle Eddie! Remember me? Yeah, I didn't think so! We were World Tag Team Champions, but all you could think about was the Elite. All you cared about was your feud with Tajiri or making the big bucks on two shows a week! Pay-per-view matches, interview segments... and where was I?!? Uncle Eddie, the Guerrero name means 'warrior,' but the only warrior in this family is me. You? You're just a sellout. I hate you, and I'll never forgive you for making your own family into nothing but your sidekick on your own selfish quest for glory! Tajiri's going to continue to destroy you, but when he's done, I'm going to pick up the pieces and prove once and for all that I carried this team and I am the best Guerrero!"

Four days ago on RAW, Randy Orton earned his way into the Elite by virtue of winning a battle royal. To do so, he had to overcome his former Evolution teammate Dave Batista and his rival The Hurricane. Tonight, those three men meet in a triple threat rematch! It's a quick match, but a good one. Orton takes out Batista with a big clothesline, but eats a tiger suplex from Hurricane, which allows WWE's resident superhero to hit the Shining Wizard and pick up the win!

Royal Rumble winner Christian is backstage, and he also talks about tonight's six-man tag match. He focuses his attention on the WWE and World Champions, continuing to stress that by virtue of his Royal Rumble win, he can face either one of them at WrestleMania for their championship. He also talks about his team with Benoit and Jericho as being like a Canadian mafia. He coins the term "Nova Scotia Cosa Nostra," and of course the IWC loves it and the trio will now henceforth be known as such.

On RAW Monday night, Rey Mysterio and Mickie James insinuated that they would be facing Matt Hardy Version 2.0 and a Diva in a mixed-tag match. And tonight, that match happens as Hardy brings Jazz over from RAW for one night as his partner. The men control most of the action, including the finish, which sees Matt nail Rey in the face with the ring bell while the referee tries to separate the women. Matt gets the cheap pin, but afterwards the pairs of rivals brawl up the ramp and out of sight.

The Rock cuts a promo on the new Nova Scotia Cosa Nostra stable, talking about how he doesn't care if Christian chooses him or if Chris Benoit cashes in his Money In The Bank title shot or if Chris Jericho... is also there, but he's going to enjoy getting his hands on all three of them tonight and checking them aaaaaaaaall into the Smackdown Hotel!

EWR doesn't care much for multi-man matches, but it sure as hell loved the six-man tag match main event tonight. The babyfaces isolate Christian early, but once he manages to tag in Benoit, the NSCN work over Cena for a bit. Eventually it comes down to Rhyno and Christian, and Rhyno gets a measure of revenge for weeks of torment at Xian's hands by nailing him with a Gore to send the fans home happy.

[loopydate]

FEBRUARY 11, 2005 - SMACKDOWN!

Tonight's SmackDown! promises to be one for the ages, as twelve of the biggest stars in World Wrestling Entertainment square off in a series of singles matches just 16 days until Superbrawl! But everyone's rivals are lurking, which is the recipe for a very volatile night. Plus, Brock Lesnar's mission to destroy Rob Van Dam's past continues and a twenty-man battle royal for a shot next week at John Cena's Intercontinental Title!

But first, two very exciting young stars of the cruiserweight division go toe-to-toe in a match that both Air Paris and Derrick King hope will help them climb the ranks for an eventual shot at the gold. They put on a tremendous match to kick off the show with some great nearfalls. Eventually King hits Paris with an inverted suplex for the victory. After the match, they shake hands in a great display of sportsmanship.

The ring fills with SmackDown! superstars now, and as soon as the bell rings, the 20 men go right after each other - each anxious to earn a shot at Intercontinental gold. Test draws first blood, sending Brian Kendrick to the floor. Chavo Guerrero quickly sends Christian York out after him. BJ Whitmer sends Avery Thompson out next, and the up-and-comer John Morrison is taken out by Spike Dudley. The Metro Connection's Chris Kanyon takes out Trent Acid while Dave Batista eliminates Bubba Ray Dudley, followed almost immediately by Nunzio. Batista becomes the first to get two eliminations, but Chavo quickly joins him taking out Whitmer. Kanyon gets his second by eliminating Funaki. John Layfield eliminates Test next and we have our top ten. Chavo takes out Akio next, then Nova eliminates Layfield. Chavo continues his dominance by eliminating Spike, then Nova, then Ron Simmons, then Billy Gunn. We're down to our final four, but Chavo Guerrero looks unstoppable! Rico eliminates Chris Kanyon next, then brings Chavo's run to an end. It comes down to Superbrawl opponents Rico and Batista, and tonight the Nature Boy walks away victorious, earning a title shot next week!

Brock Lesnar is in the ring after the commercial break, and he cuts a promo on Rob Van Dam. It's basically the same promo he's been cutting for weeks about destroying RVD's past so he can destroy his future.

Lesnar's opponent tonight is D-Von Dudley. And the result is essentially the same. Brock spears him as soon as the bell rings, hits a delayed brainbuster, then a spinebuster for two. Thrust kick, but then eats a punch and a piledriver. Lesnar fights right back with a gutwrench powerbomb and the F5 for a squash victory. After the bell sounds, Brock isn't done, and he continues pummeling the hell out of D-Von, leaving him laid out. Once again, Lesnar has sent a message to Rob Van Dam of what awaits him at Superbrawl.

One of the great rivalries of 2004 was the one between The Hurricane and Matt Hardy Version 2.0, and tonight they get another chance to show why as they put on another absolute classic. Unfortunately, Hurricane's rival Randy Orton gets involved, blasting him with a chair allowing Matt to hit the Twist Of Fate for the cheap win. After the match, the two go to work on him until Rey Mysterio hits the ring to make the save, helping his fellow masked man and driving off his rival Hardy in the process.

Back from the break, Randy Orton remains in the ring for his match with Eddie Guerrero. It's not on the level of the Hurricane/Hardy match, but it's definitely exciting - one that proves that Orton definitely belongs among the Elite. Eddie looks about ready to hit the frogsplash, but before he can Tajiri enters the ring and levels him with the Kick Of Death. The referee obviously has no choice but to call for the disqualification, but that doesn't stop the beating. Tajiri and Orton continue working over Eddie until Hurricane comes back out for another shot at Orton with a chair, driving them away.

Mickie James is backstage. The Elite Diva cuts a promo that basically is just a reminder that she's still Elite but that there are no Divas on SmackDown! So... hi.

The Elite action continues next as Rey Mysterio takes on Tajiri. Rey has a huge United States Title defense against RAW's Damien, but his ongoing problems with Cruiserweight Champion Matt Hardy Version 2.0 continue. But, perhaps not surprisingly, it is Tajiri's issues with Eddie Guerrero lead to the conclusion of the match. Tajiri blasts Rey with the Kick Of Death, but Guerrero hits him with a frogsplash, resulting in another DQ finish. Hardy hits the ring to make the save, and we once again end with rivals being run off.

Intercontinental Champion John Cena will be facing Tajiri at Superbrawl (not to mention Dave Batista next week on SmackDown!), but tonight he faces off against King of the Ring Chris Benoit. Benoit leads the somewhat limited Cena to a good match, but that's all for naught as Cena's rival (and Benoit's Nova Scotia Cosa Nostra stablemate) Chris Jericho takes advantage of a distracted official to slap the Walls of Jericho on Cena, allowing Benoit to get the cheap win. After the match, the members of Canadian Violence work over Cena until Cena's former partner WWE Champion The Rock makes hits the ring with a purpose to make the save.

Jericho's got a tall order ahead of him after the break as he faces off against World Champion Rhyno in our next Elite encounter. Of course, we know Jericho and Royal Rumble winner Christian will be facing the WWE and World Champions at Superbrawl, and tonight we get two singles match previews of that huge main event. Great match that sets the table for what promises to be a hell of a PPV match, but again it's marred by interference as Christian lays Rhyno out with a chair allowing Jericho to put the unconscious manbeast in the Walls for a "submission" victory. After the match, John Cena looks for revenge as he drives off Jericho, allowing Rhyno to take out Christian and the babyfaces stand tall.

In our main event tonight, The Rock faces off against Christian in another Superbrawl preview. In a night full of Match of the Year contenders, this one may come a notch short of Rhyno/Jericho, but it's definitely up there. Rhyno gets a measure of revenge from earlier as he nails the Gore allowing Rock to pick up the win. After the match, Chris Benoit sprints down to drive off the champions, and the Nova Scotia Cosa Nostra stands tall as SmackDown! goes off the air!

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FEBRUARY 18, 2005 - SMACKDOWN!

SmackDown! kicks off with Brock Lesnar making his way to the ring. His opponent tonight is Bubba Ray Dudley, the next opponent in his string of attempts to destroy Rob Van Dam's past. As soon as the bell rings, he blasts Bubba with a belly to belly suplex, and he doesn't let up from there. Bubba gets in some offense, but he eventually eats the F-5 just like all the others before him. After the bell, Brock continues pummeling Bubba, leaving him laid out.

He grabs a microphone from ringside and reiterates his mission. He will one day become WWE Champion again, but his first order of business is to destroy Rob Van Dam's future after he's done destroying his past!

Speaking of missions, Mickie James outlined hers on RAW, and tonight is her second defense - this time against her friend Victoria. Decent back-and-forth match, but eventually Mickie picks up the win with the Mick Kick.

Rhyno is backstage. He hypes up tonight's big tag-team main events, but mostly focusing on Royal Rumble winner Christian, begging him to choose him for his title opportunity at WrestleMania 21.

Two weeks ago, Chavo Guerrero shocked the world by betraying his uncle Eddie. Tonight, he gets a chance to back up his statement that he is the best Guerrero, and Eddie has a chance to get some revenge as they go one-on-one! Excellent match that sees Chavo look like a legitimate threat, but eventually Eddie's got him down on the mat, preparing for a frogsplash. But out of the crowd comes Tajiri, who trips Eddie up on the top rope, resulting in a DQ. On the floor, Tajiri sends Eddie into the ringpost for further insult, but Eddie fights back and drives both of them off.

Eddie grabs a microphone and cuts possibly the promo of the year. He talks about how Tajiri has taken this too far now. It was one thing to attack him physically and mentally over the last couple of months, but now that he's brought his family into things, his luck is going to run out. Two weeks ago, Chavo woke him up when he called him a sell-out and a traitor to his own family. The only thing that's going to be selling out now is the arena when Eddie finally gets his hands on Tajiri, because it's not going to be something these fans will ever forget!

Last week, "Nature Boy" Dave Batista won a twenty-man battle royal to earn a shot at John Cena's Intercontinental Title tonight. They put on a very physical match-up, further proof that these two could be the future of the SmackDown! brand, but Cena's rival Chris Jericho once again sticks his nose into Cena's business by blasting him with a chair. Batista picks up the pieces and hits a Batista Bomb to win the title! They tie Cena up in the ropes and work him over with punches until the ring fills with officials who manage to drag them away.

Eric Bischoff appears on the TitanTron. "Okay, that is it! I have had it with the two of you always being at each other's throats! Chris, you've got a tag match at Superbrawl you should be preparing for, but you're too busy jumping Cena at every turn. And John, you were supposed to be defending that title against Tajiri in nine days! But now because the two of you can't leave well enough alone, Mister Batista is going to be the one running with the ball. Good luck, Dave, and make me proud. But as for the two of you? I am hereby issuing a moratorium. Unless it is part of a sanctioned match, you two are forbidden from having any physical contact with each other! And if either of you disobeys my ruling? You'll be fired!"

Up next is a big tag-team match pitting World Champion Rhyno and The Hurricane against Christian and Randy Orton. Very good match between four hungry stars ends with Orton catching Hurricane with a low blow while the ref's back is turned, then rolls him up for a cheap win! After the match, the brawling continues until they're separated.

The Hurricane grabs a microphone from ringside and - once his voice drops back to its regular pitch - calls out Orton. He again calls Orton a villain and says he can't wait until Superbrawl when he can finally vanquish his foe!

Tonight's main event is another huge tag match pitting WWE Champion The Rock and United States Champion Rey Mysterio against Cruiserweight Champion Matt Hardy Version 2.0 and King of the Ring Chris Benoit! Lots of good action between the four of them, but we eventually get a mirror of the earlier finish, Benoit cheapshotting Rock below the belt for a roll up and the cheap win. After the match, all four continue brawling as SmackDown! goes off the air!

[loopydate]

FEBRUARY 25, 2005 - SMACKDOWN!

With just two days to go until Superbrawl, the WWE superstars are looking to make one last impression on their opponents - as well as rivals they won't be facing on Sunday.

We kick things off with tag team action as ECW Originals Nova and Spike Dudley team up to take on Test and fellow ECW alumni Nunzio. Pretty good match that showcases four guys who are pretty well stuck in the midcard. Eventually, Test lays out Spike with a big boot to give the heels the win.

For a time last year, Billy Gunn and Chris Kanyon were the dominant team on SmackDown! Now that Gunn has seen the error of his ways and turned against the Metro Connection, Kanyon has been adrift. Tonight, former partners collide. It doesn't take long before the two are brawling into the corner. The referee tries to break up the fight, but after being shoved aside by both competitors, the referee disqualifies both of them! That doesn't stop them, though, as they brawl up the ramp and out of sight, clearly some bad feelings linger after their breakup!

The Hurricane is backstage, preparing for tonight's big six-man tag match. He talks primarily about his feud with Randy Orton and their big match this Sunday at Superbrawl, though.

Last week on SmackDown!, "Nature Boy" Dave Batista won the Intercontinental Title from John Cena. Sunday night, he faces off against longtime rival Rico Constantino. But tonight, Batista teams with new World Tag Team champions the APA against Rico and the Dudley Boyz! Rico and Batista start the match, but the cohesion of the Dudleyz help the babyfaces isolate the IC champ early. Once Batista tags out, the heels work over Bubba. Eventually, it comes down to Rico and the Nature Boy, and Sunday's challenger picks up a big win with his spinning leg lariat.

Back from commercial, Joey Matthews from M'n'M is already in the ring, and he faces an unenviable task as he's the last stop on Brock Lesnar's ECW run. Even more unfortunately for Matthews, Brock is rebounding from his first loss on this run. The bell sounds and Brock hits a piledriver followed immediately by the F-5 for the squash to end all squashes. After the match, he lays Matthews out with a brutal clothesline and a series of stomps. Clearly, Lesnar is more focused than ever on his match with Rob Van Dam!

Matt Hardy Version 2.0 is backstage, and he cuts a promo on Rey Mysterio. They may not be facing off at Superbrawl, but he knows they will sooner or later and - when they do - Matt is going to make sure that Rey is finished. And that's a Matt Fact!

Three of WWE's most popular Divas square off next in a triple threat match for Mickie James' Women's Title. Mickie continues her run through the division as she hits Lita with a tornado DDT for another successful title defense.

Three weeks ago, Eddie Guerrero was betrayed by his nephew Chavo thanks to some "enlightening" from Tajiri. Tonight, Chavo and Tajiri team up against Eddie and John Cena! Good solid match that sees power moves from Cena and high-flying from the others. Eventually, Tajiri picks up a cheap win by rolling Eddie up with a handful of tights. After the bell, all four men continue brawling until they're pulled apart.

Eddie again grabs a mic and again cuts a killer promo on Tajiri. Not a bad way to build a feud, huh? Let one of the best talkers in the industry talk? Genius!

Our second six-man tag match is up next, and it's a huge one as The Hurricane teams with the World Champion Rhyno and WWE Champion The Rock Randy Orton, Royal Rumble winner Christian, and King of the Ring Chris Benoit! Rock and Benoit stay out of it for the most part, leaving most of the fighting to Orton and Rhyno. Eventually, though, it's Hurricane and Orton alone in the ring with Hurricane picking up a big win against his Elite rival with the Eye Of The Hurricane!

Tonight's main event pits Rey Mysterio against Chris Jericho in a battle of two of the Elite's best technicians. It's a fantastic contest, as one would expect, but it's also one marred by interference. Matt Hardy Version 2.0 hits the ring and blasts Rey with the Twist Of Fate, allowing Jericho to pick up the win. After the match, the heels double-team Rey, leaving him laying as SmackDown! goes off the air.

[M-A-G]

So here are the results!

Shelton Benjamin defeated Mr. Kennedy.

Kofi Kingston defeated Ian Moore. Kingston tries to make good after the match but Moore just walks away.

The Miz defeated John Morrison. Miz takes advantage of Morrison's anger and argument with the referee to sneak out a pinfall.

Jack Swagger defeated Batista.

Randy Orton defeated Edge in an I Quit match.

Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes defeated Steve Austin and The Rock. DiBiase and Rhodes are now granted three demands each from their respective GMs.

Jason Collins defeated Kane to retain the World Heavyweight Title.

Chris Sylvain defeated HHH to win the WWE Title.

Overall Rating: 93%

After SummerSlam, I decided to take HHH, Edge, and Kane off TV to sell the carnage of SummerSlam and allow some of the other stuff I've got going on to breathe a bit. Unforgiven's on the way!

[Evil Vito]

Since I'm not sure I'll ever get to it otherwise (and if I do it will be ages from now surely) - the big storyline that I planned on ripping off from WWE was, obviously, the Nexus. I had 2 ways that I was thinking about doing it:

1. Build up for Bragging Rights, a huge 20-man tag team bout. Team Raw and Team SmackDown both feature a mix of big names, midcarders, and low-carders. As luck would have it, all 8 Season One NXT guys wind up grabbing spots in one way or another to represent their respective brands. The elimination match winds down, the field gets cut in half with both teams having 5 guys remaining, the Raw and SmackDown captains plus the NXT guys. Suddenly the NXT guys just start attacking their captains and steal the trophy for themselves.

2. The group isn't formed until after Season 2 ends and its participants are split with half going to Raw and half going to SmackDown as I did with the Season 1 guys. The group forms with the SmackDown NXT alumni "invading" Raw sorta like in real life. They terrorize the company for a bit only for the Raw NXT guys to unite.....only for them to be in on it too.

Either way, my version of the Nexus has two "branches" with the common goal of taing over the company.