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Raw Preview: World Tag Team Championship: Elimination Fatal Four Way: World's Greatest Tag Team vs. The Hardys vs. Cade and Murdoch vs. Cryme Tyme Intercontinental Champion Shane McMahon and Carlito vs. The American Dreams (Dusty and Dustin Rhodes) Bryan Danielson vs. Ric Flair vs. Doug Williams vs. Perry Saturn Shawn Michaels, Val Venis and Jack Styles vs. World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker, Johnny Nitro and Christopher Daniels The Rock vs. Umaga Predictions? Any comments about No Way Out or the diary as a whole? I'll post Raw in a few hours, or once I've got a couple of comments (it won't take my long, I've got the next 3 weeks all typed up and formatted).
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[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/mondaynightraw.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JimRoss.jpg[/IMG] [B]JR: [/B]Welcome to Monday Night Raw! We’re on the home stretch, a month until the Grandaddy of them all…Wrestlemania! Last night at No Way Out, we saw some great things! We’ve got new tag team champions, Benjamin and Haas, and in a magnificent TLC match, Chris Jericho managed to defeat Christ- [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ShaneMcMahon.jpg[/IMG] [I]Here comes the money! Intercontinental Champion Shane McMahon dances to the ring, mic in one hand, and his belt over the other shoulder. [/I] [B]Shane (pained expression): [/B]Well, as you all know I will finally get the honour to defend this championship against…Y2J…Chris…J-Jericho at Wre-wre-wrestlemania 23! And now he has the advantage of choosing the referee! It’s, quite simply, bull-****! Jericho, I promised to punish you, and I will. Tonight, you’re going to up against…the man who beat The Rock last night! The Legend Killer Randy Orton will destroy your reputation…your legend…your life. Count on it. [B]Rating: B+ [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/WorldTagTeam.jpg[/IMG] (credit to stuanderson2105 for all belt cuts, his thread is [URL="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25561"]here[/URL]) [I]World Tag Team Championship Elimination Match: World’s Greatest Tag Team vs. Hardy Boyz vs. Cade and Murdoch vs. Cryme Tyme [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/SheltonBenjamin.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/CharlieHaas20.jpg[/IMG] (C) vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/MattHardy.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JeffHardy.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/LanceCade.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/TrevorMurdoch.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JTG.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Shad.jpg[/IMG] An average match, offence was split evenly, aside from Cryme Tyme who was quickly eliminated 1 and a half minutes into the match. The match went on for another few minutes until Jeff was hit with a powerful clothesline by Cade, leading to The Hardys elimination at the 4 minute mark. The final 3 and a half minutes of the match were full of back-and-forth action. In the 7th minute, Benjamin hit a T-Bone Suplex on Cade, pinning him and making sure the titles stay with him and Haas. Winners at 7:37 and still World Tag Team Champions The Worlds Greatest Tag Team [B]Rating: C- [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ChrisJericho.jpg[/IMG] [I]Chris Jericho is backstage, warming up. Suddenly, IC Champion Shane McMahon and three members of The Corporation (The Great Khali, Umaga and Kenny Dykstra) leap on Jericho and knock him down. They just begin to pound Jericho. Umaga hoists him up and hits a Samoan Spike. McMahon places a steel chair on his skull, and Kenny climbs onto a box nearby. He then hits a highly-athletic Leg Drop, ensuring that flesh meets steel, busting Y2J open. Shane hits his trademark punches, then passes Chris onto Khali, who just decimates him. [B]Shane: [/B]Dammit, get me a ref here now! Backstage Brawl, Umaga versus Jericho! [B]Rating: B- [/B] [I]Backstage Brawl [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ChrisJericho.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Umaga.jpg[/IMG] Not surprisingly, Umaga just dominated Jericho for nearly 5 minutes, keeping the wound open and drawing blood continually. Eventually he ended it with a Samoan Drop. Winner at 4:40 Umaga [B]Rating: B+ [/B] [I]After just totally decimating Jericho, Umaga drags him by the arm through the backstage area, occasionally kicking him in the gut to roll him along! [B]JR: [/B]This is just sick! The Corporation blindsided the Lionheart, then threw him into an impromptu backstage brawl with Umaga. Now, Umaga is kicking his ass around the backstage area. But…what’s this?! [B]Lawler: [/B]That’s the gorilla position and…here we go! Jericho’s being dragged to the ring. Looks like his match with Orton is next! And here’s Shane McMahon! [B]Shane: [/B]You think it’s over, Chris? Not a chance. You think you’re gonna get a nice, easy singles match with Randy Orton? No chance in hell, bro! It’s now…a Street Fight. But don’t worry, we’re not getting involved. Still, you don’t look in a fit state to fight…tough **** really, cos you’re about to go one-on-one with the Legend Killer, Street Fight! Haha! [B]Rating: A [/B] [I]Can Jericho overcome these huge odds? Orton comes out in street clothes, and starts the match. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ChrisJericho.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/RandyOrton2.jpg[/IMG] Orton predictably dominated Jericho, and just spends 2 or 3 minutes pounding him with right hands. He hits a con-chair-to at the 7 minute mark, and goes for the cover, but Jericho somehow got the shoulder up, staggered to his feet and hit an Enziguri! It gets to 8 minutes, and he even locks in the Walls of Jericho! However, he’s too weak after the beatings and just collapses. Orton takes the offensive, landing a punt on the side of Y2J’s head. He hits Jericho with any weapons he can find, including a chair, a baseball bat, the ring bell and even empties a bag of thumb-tacks onto the canvas. A minute later he hits the RKO onto them, hurting both Chris and himself, before making the cover and getting the win. Winner at 10:52 Randy Orton [B]Rating: B+ [/B] [I]Shane McMahon walks out, after Orton has left, and Jericho is on a stretcher being wheeled up the ramp. [/I] [B]Shane: [/B]Hey, punk! Did you like that? Well, it’s now my personal mission to make you’re life, until Wrestlemania 23, a living hell! Jericho, there’s no chance in HELL that you’re taking this title away from me. You’d have to pry it from my cold, dead hands. You shouldn’t have stuck your nose in my business, you should know by now that when you get in a McMahon’s business…Chris Jericho, you should know by now that this month…you’re really gonna get hurt, son. And, just to make another announcement, The Undertaker lost Raw some respect at No Way Out, losing to Bobby Lashley. So, he’s going to be forced to team up with Christopher Daniels and…Johnny Nitro! His opponents? One of his Wrestlemania opponents, the Royal Rumble Winner, Shawn Michaels…rookie Jack Styles…and the man on the rise, Val Venis! [B]Rating: B [/B] [I]Shane stays in the ring, because up next he’s teaming up with Carlito to take on the American Dreams. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ShaneMcMahon.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Carlito.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/DustinRhodes.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/DustyRhodes.jpg[/IMG] The match was ok; Dusty didn’t get as much offence in as the three much younger competitors. Shane pummelled him with right hands on the outside, allowing Carlito to hit an Outward Rolling Cutter on Dustin, then to cover the New American Dream to pick up the win. Winners at 4:55 Intercontinental Champion Shane McMahon and Carlito [B]Rating: C [/B] [I]Edge makes his way to the ring, mic in hand. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/AdamCopeland.jpg[/IMG] [B]Edge (laughing): [/B]The Rock lost his return to pay-per-view! Brilliant! Seriously, I love it! He loses his big return to Raw, turns ECW down, beats Christian- somehow- then when it really matters…he gets his ass kicked by Randy Orton! And- here’s the best part- he’s got to face Umaga tonight! I love it, I really do. Now I know, I got left off No Way Out, but that was to allow Rocky-boy his big return. So, I promise all my Edge-heads…I won’t be left off Wrestlemania! Hey, if I’m lucky I might actually get to kick that JA-BRO-NI up and down the ring and take him to school! Yeah, and to take a page out of our WWE Champion’s book, here’s a little rhyme, cos you all know that rapping makes you cool and increases your chances of winning by roughly 40.5429 percent! Here it goes: *Edge “beat-boxes”, then starts to rap, “beat-boxing” between each line* Yo, name’s Edge, better believe I’m a star. Unlike The Rock’s movies, I’m totally Rated R! So the Bisch chose to leave me off No Way Out! So at Wrestlemania, gonna show y’all what I’m about! Gonna be so much better…than The Rock. Hey, guess what kids- he’s got a tiny… [B]Rating: B+ [/B] [I]The next match is a shock to see as the (technically) fifth match of the night. Bryan Danielson vs. Ric Flair vs. Doug Williams vs. Perry Saturn [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/BryanDanielson.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/RicFlair.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/DougWilliams.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/PerrySaturn.jpg[/IMG] Quite short, but a lot better than expected! Flair put out a stellar performance, and teamed with the other three men’s talent, made for a good match. Surprisingly, offence was largely split, with Danielson getting slightly more than the rest! The match ended a shade before the 4 minute mark, when Doug Williams tapped out to the Figure Four. Hopefully these four lock it up again in the future, with at least double the time. Winner at 3:59 Ric Flair [B]Rating: B- [/B] [I]We cut backstage, where The Rock is stood with a mic. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/TheRock.jpg[/IMG] [B]The Rock: [/B]The Rock’s not going to waste his promo-time on a skinny little bastard with a funny chin, womanly hair and a 4-0-5 record so far this year. So, moving away from DP Jr. and onto The Rock’s opponent tonight. One could say that The Rock and Umaga are cousins- The Rock’s the Samoan People’s Champ…Umaga is a shrivelled-up monkey penis. Ok, The Rock will be polite- Umaga is the Samoan Bulldozer! The Rock’s terrified…come on, The Rock’s only won…the WWE Championship 7 times! Whoa, The Rock’s also a 2-time Intercontinental Champion, and a 5-time World Tag Team Champion, alongside Mankind, The Undertaker and Y2J Chris Jericho! Finally, The Rock’s held the World Heavyweight Championship twice! Now, Umaga’s held…the IC Title…and…what?! *Holds hand to ear, as if listening to something* Ok, The Rock’s getting news from the back that…that’s all Umaga’s held! So, Umaga can take his IC Title win- because that belt has NO importance nowadays- lube it up real good, turn that sumbitch side-….wait, no. He can hand it to the Great One, who will turn that sum-bitch sideways and shove it straight up your candy ass! IF YA SMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELL…WHAT THE ROCK….IS…cooking. [B]Rating: A* [/B] [B]A video plays hyping Shawn Michaels vs. John Cena vs. The Undertaker. [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/WM23.jpg[/IMG] [B]Rating: B+ [/B] [I]Shawn Michaels, Val Venis and Jack Styles vs. Christopher Daniels, The Undertaker and Johnny Nitro [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/My%20Cuts/hbkkyky.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/SeanMorley.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/AJStyles.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ChristopherDaniels3.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/TheUndertaker2.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JohnHennigan.jpg[/IMG] The match played out fairly well, with Nitro and Daniels forcing Undertaker to be in the ring the majority of the time. Eventually, Nitro tagged in and went after Venis for a minute or two. Styles and Daniels even had a brief stint together in the ring, showing some of the action that got them famous. Eventually, in ended in the 9th minute when Venis hit the Money Shot on Johnny Nitro. Michaels and Undertaker both looked good in the match. Winners at 9:30 Shawn Michaels, Val Venis and Jack Styles [B]Rating: C+ [/B] [B]JR: [/B]Well, Michaels, teaming up with Venis and Styles, just got a convincing victory over The Undertaker and his team-mates only by definition, not by nature, Johnny Nitro and Christopher Daniels. His partners and opponents are backstage, and now he’s got a mic. [B]Lawler: [/B]I think we’re about to find out what match type he’s selected for Wrestlemania 23, JR! [B]HBK: [/B]Well, well, well. Last night, I kicked John Cena’s ass and took him to the limit! 5 seconds in, and he’s lying on the mat hoping to GOD that he’s still got a full set of teeth! So, I let him back in the game, because I love all of our WWE fans…and then come crashing into his teeth, before having mercy on his soul and ending it. Now, I get to choose the match type for the Triple Threat at Wrestlemania 23! It’s John Cena, WWE Champion and Vanilla Ice-wanna-be. It’s The Undertaker, World Heavyweight Champion and Horror Movie C-lister. And it’s Shawn Michaels, the Heartbreak Kid, the Showstopper, the Icon, the Headliner, The Main Event, Mr Wrestlemania…the Royal Rumble Winner, and your first-ever WWE Ultimate Wrestling Champion. So, the match type…we will face off…1-on-1-on-1….in a Hell In A Cell Match! [I]Dong! [/I] [B]Undertaker: [/B]A foolish choice by a mere mortal. Shawn Michaels, let me remind you that I am the master of Hell In A Cell matches. I destroyed Mankind in one of these brutal contests. You have made a fateful error in your thinking, and at Wrestlemania you, and John Cena, will Rest…In…Peace! [B]Rating: A* [/B] [I]Main Event: The Rock vs. Umaga [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/TheRock.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Umaga.jpg[/IMG] The match was good, both Samoans getting a lot of offence in against each other. Part way through the match, Edge speared The Rock- whilst the ref was down after a wild clothesline by Umaga- and it looked like Umaga would steal the win, but Rocky kicked out! 2 minutes later, The Rock hit a Rock Bottom, then The Peoples Elbow, picking up a massive win. Winner at 10:17 The Rock [B]Rating: B [/B] Final Rating: B, success
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[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/twr.jpg[/IMG] ECW on Sci-Fi PREVIEW: Rob Van Dam vs. Viscera Jimmy Rave vs. Little Guido vs. Balls Mahoney Alex Martin vs. Perry Saturn Abyss and Stevie Richards vs. El Generico and Kevin Steen ECW Xtreme Champion Elijah Burke vs. Tajiri (non-title) PLUS: ECW GM Paul Heyman will make a big announcement at the beginning of the show. What will it involve and who will it concern? Tune in to find out!
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Pre-show: [I]Colt Cabana vs. Sonjay Bhalla vs. Bryan Danielson vs. Rob Evans [/I] The match wasn’t good at all, but it didn’t need to be. Purely used to give the four men some ring-time, Danielson made Bhalla tap out with the Arms Across America. Winner at 11:31 Bryan Danielson [B]Rating: D [/B] [I]Just before we go on air, the crowd is shown a video hyping John Cena vs. The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels. [/I] [B]Rating: B+ [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ecwlogo.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JoeyStyles.jpg[/IMG] [B]Styles: [/B]Welcome to ECW, I’m Joey Styles, alongside the Human Suplex Machine, Tazz. Looks like we’re kicking it off in a big way- here comes our boss, the messiah of ECW, Paul Heyman! [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/PaulHeyman.jpg[/IMG] [B]Heyman: [/B]When I took my brief, McMahon-enforced…sorry Vince, I mean “McMahon-endorsed” (*Paul says this last phrase with a huge, fake grin on his face*) hiatus from ECW, a tragedy occurred. For the first month of the year, it wasn’t Extreme Championship Wrestling on Sci-fi. No, it was “WWE Generic Brand Number 3.” The powers that be made the smart decision to retire the ECW Heavyweight Championship. That’s a great business move right? Take a brand, and remove its identity, its heritage. So, on the first show of the year we crown a new… [I]WWE [/I]Xtreme Champion…Elijah Burke?! I mean, if you’re naming it ECW, at least book the initial title match between two originals! But on a card including no more than three Originals in matches, what else could I expect? So, the night after the Royal Rumble they give control back to me, so that I can save the brand from THEIR shortcomings! I’ve been forced to include some major stars from Raw and Smackdown, but we’ve tried to go back to what made Extreme Championship Wresting EXTREME! So, tonight as you all know, Elijah Burke is facing Tajiri, the runner up in the Number 1 Contenders Tournament. I know Rob Van Dam is the next rightful challenger to the title, and he will get his match at Wrestlemania for the Xtreme Title. However, it may not be against Elijah Burke. Tonight, Tajiri will face Elijah Burke…for the ECW Xtreme Championship! [B]Rating: C [/B] [I]Rob Van Dam vs. Viscera [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/RobVanDam.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Viscera.jpg[/IMG] It was an average match, with a huge contrast in styles. Viscera played the power game, with RVD utilising speed and strikes to take the big man down. It ended in less than 5 minutes with Van Dam hit Viscera with a Five Star Frog Splash. Winner at 4:36 Rob Van Dam [B]Rating: C+ [/B] [B]RVD: [/B]Tajiri, please get out here, we need to talk. I would like to say, before Tajiri comes to the ring, that this has nothing to do with the fans. I still respect you all, and want you all to respect me. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Tajiri.jpg[/IMG] [I]Tajiri walks to the ring and grabs a mic. [/I] [B]Tajiri: [/B]What you want, R…V…D? [B]RVD: [/B]What’s the deal? I won the number one contenders tournament, I beat you at No Way Out in an ECW Rules match. Now, you get a title match TONIGHT! [B]Tajiri: [/B]I can’t do a thing about that, Dam! Mr…Heyman tell me that I am in match, I have to do job. [I]RVD slaps Tajiri in the face, and it can be heard all around the arena. RVD then drops the mic and storms out of the ring, mouthing apologies to the fans. [/I] [B]Rating: C+ [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/TommyDreamer.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Sandman2.jpg[/IMG] [I]Tommy Dreamer makes his entrance, before The Sandman enters the ring through the crowd. Tommy Dreamer grabs a mic. Whilst he talks, Sandman busts himself open with a can, and hits himself with a Singapore Cane. [/I] [B]Dreamer: [/B]So, ECW only has one match at Wrestlemania, so far? Me and Sandman…we don’t like that. We’re both ECW Originals, and I don’t think any corporate sell-out could beat us at our own game. So we’re laying it down…ECW Rules…open challenge, at Wrestlemania 23. If anyone feels they can step up, just let us know. [B]Rating: C- [/B] [I]Jimmy Rave vs. Little Guido Maritato vs. Balls Mahoney [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JimmyRave.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JamesMaritato.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/BallsMahoney.jpg[/IMG] A terrible match that the fans didn’t care about, it stupidly lasted longer than the RVD-Viscera match. It mercifully ended when Guido pinned Rave after an Arriverderci. Winner at 7:21 Little Guido Maritato [B]Rating: D+ [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/AlexShelley-1.jpg[/IMG] [B]Styles: [/B]Well, right now Alex Martin, that man in the ring, has a tough challenge. He’s about to face that man Perry Saturn. What’s this?! [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Mordecai.jpg[/IMG] Mordecai! Mordecai has attacked Perry Saturn, for no reason! [B]Tazz: [/B]This is clearly not personal Joey; Mordecai doesn’t care who he hurts, and I’m predicting that Perry is the first of many! [B]Rating: D+ [/B] [I]Abyss and Stevie Richards vs. El Generico and Kevin Steen [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Abyss.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/StevenRichards.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ElGenerico.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/KevinSteen.jpg[/IMG] Basically a squash match, Abyss largely dominated, although Stevie got in bits of action. It wasn’t a good match by any means, ending when El Generico fell victim to the Black Hole Slam. Winners at 3:44 Abyss and Stevie Richards [B]Rating: D- [/B] [I]IF YA SMELL…WHAT THE ROCK…is…cooking. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/TheRock.jpg[/IMG] [B]Styles: [/B]OH MY GAHD! The Rock, on the last ECW before No Way Out, claimed that he would not be joining us at the Land of Extreme. Has the Great One changed his mind? [B]The Rock: [/B]FINALLY…THE ROCK…HAS…no idea why in the blue hell he is back on ECW! The Rock said last week that he would NOT be laying the Smackdown in the Land of Extreme. The Rock has made a decision about where his future and the future of WWE lies. The millions…and millions of The Rock’s fans will find out The Rock’s future…the week after Wrestlemania! The only thing The Rock will say is that ECW can take their offers… [I]The Rock just shrugs, and shakes his head, before throwing the mic to the ground and living the ring laughing. [/I] [B]Rating: A [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ECWXtreme.jpg[/IMG] [I]ECW Xtreme Title Match: Elijah Burke vs. Tajiri [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ElijahBurke.jpg[/IMG] (C) vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Tajiri.jpg[/IMG] The match was ok. Tajiri really looked like the stronger competitor throughout. Just as he seemed close to winning the title, Burke hit him with a low blow in full few of the referee, deliberately getting himself disqualified. Thus, Tajiri won the match, but didn’t get the title Winner at 9:31 Tajiri [B]Rating: C [/B] FINAL: C Sonjay Bhalla was used too much.
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Thanks man, really appreciate the comments, you've no idea lol. Glad you liked the debut of The Rock, it was a spurr of the moment thing really. I was going to go with Perry Saturn as Orton's opponent, but then 4 days before that Raw Rock came back to wrestling. The rest, as they say, is history :p Also, Wrestlemania should be awesome, in-game I'm on the last Raw before 'Mania, so I'm going to have alot of time to make sure the write-up is as good as it can be. Anyway, once again thanks for reading, and for your comments, the Smackdown preview will be up later today.
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[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/twr.jpg[/IMG] Smackdown! Preview: Gregory Helms vs. El Generico No Way Out Rematch (non-title): WWE Tag Team Champions Deuce 'n' Domino vs. The Highlanders Non-title: United States Champion Finlay vs. The Boogeyman Bobby Lashley vs. Batista Non-title: WWE Champion John Cena vs. Funaki William Regal vs. Kane Predictions? Any other comments on the rest of the dynasty thus far?
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[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/twr.jpg[/IMG] Smackdown! Preview: [b]Gregory Helms[/b] vs. El Generico No Way Out Rematch (non-title): WWE Tag Team Champions Deuce 'n' Dominovs. [b]The Highlanders[/b] Non-title: United States Champion Finlay vs. [b]The Boogeyman[/b] [b]Bobby Lashley[/b] vs. Batista Non-title: WWE Champion [b]John Cena[/b] vs. Funaki William Regal vs. [b]Kane[/b] Predictions? Any other comments on the rest of the dynasty thus far? You might want another Rock picture?
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Pre-show: [I]Josh Abercrombie and Daivari vs. “Ace” Chris Colton and Kevin Steen [/I] A terrible match that the fans didn’t care about at all, it was used for the purpose of getting these four men some ring time. It ended 5 minutes in, when Daivari rolled up Colton with a handful of tights. Winners at 4:47 Josh Abercrombie and Daivari [B]Rating: E+ [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/fridaynightsmackdown.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/MichaelCole.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JohnLayfield.jpg[/IMG] [B]Cole: [/B]Welcome to Friday Night Smackdown, I’m Michael Cole, alongside 18-time Hardcore Champion John “Bradshaw” Layfield. What a show lined up for tonight, John. [B]JBL: [/B]As always, Michael. We’re kicking off the show that is changing Friday nights with the man that’s changing Smackdown, Chavo Guerrero. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ChavoGuerreroJr.jpg[/IMG] [B]Chavo: [/B]Don’t get excited…I’m not wrestling tonight. As you know, Scotty 2 Hotty got lucky at No Way Out and stole my title away from me. Now, also as you know, when you lose a championship match, you get a guaranteed rematch. So, Teddy Long, esse, get your ass out here homes! I want my rematch…at Wrestlemania 23. [I]GM Theodore Long makes his way to the top of the ramp. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/TheodoreLong.jpg[/IMG] [B]Long: [/B]As much as I dislike your tactics as champion, you’re right- you do get a rematch. So, I agree playa- you got your match at Wrestlemania. [B]Rating: D+ [/B] [I]Gregory Helms vs. El Generico [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/GregoryHelms.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ElGenerico.jpg[/IMG] Helms dominated the short match, hitting Generico with everything he had. In the 2nd minute he hit the Nightmare on Helms Street for the win. Winner at 2:33 Gregory Helms [B]Rating: D [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JohnCena2.jpg[/IMG] [B]JBL: [/B]Here he comes Michael! The man I used to hate, but now really respect- WWE Champion John Cena! [B]Cole: [/B]How predictable, John; as soon as Cena turns his back on the Smackdown fans, much like you did when you sold out your partner Farooq, you start to like him. [B]Cena: [/B]Yo…yo…yo…yo…YO! So we’re nearing Wrestlemania, we’re on the home stretch. The thought of my opponents…it makes me retch. On one side, Shawn Michaels, the Heartbreak Kid! I’ll put the fear of God in your heart, it’s time you hid. Then we’re got the Dead Man…you really think I can’t kick out of the Chokeslam? Come Wrestlemania, we’ve got an Ultimate Wrestling Champ…his name’s John Ce…hell, you know who I am! Next week I want a chance to prove…that I’m the best, yeah I’m better than you! I’m laying it down, gonna beat a superstar! The Rock, I hope you’re listening, wherever you are. I know, I know- you won the World Heavyweight Title twice. But the champ is here, I’m gonna kick your ass…Word Life! [B]Rating: A [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Deuce.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Domino.jpg[/IMG] [I]Deuce and Domino are backstage, celebrating their cheap win last night. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/PaulLondon.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/BrianKendrick.jpg[/IMG] Suddenly, Paul London and Brian Kendrick leap into view, and start laying into the tag champs, ahead of their rematch with The Highlanders in a few minutes time. [B]Rating: D [/B] [I]Non-title: WWE Tag Team Champions Deuce ‘n’ Domino vs. The Highlanders [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Deuce.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Domino.jpg[/IMG] (C) vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/RoryMcAllister.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/RobbieMcAllister.jpg[/IMG] A poor match, Deuce hit Robbie with a Crack in the Mouth to get a clean win. Winners at 3:45 Deuce ‘n’ Domino [B]Rating: D+ [/B] [I]Vince McMahon makes his way to the ring as the crowd boo loudly. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/VinceMcMahon.jpg[/IMG] [B]Vince: [/B]Shut up! Dammit, I’m making a sacrifice to appear in this hell-hole, so show me some respect! I’m here to make an announcement regarding Wrestlemania, my creation. This announcement is the return of the brain-child of Chris Jericho…the Money in the Bank Ladder Match! Three men from Raw and three from Smackdown, all competing to earn the right to a title match at any point in the next 12 months. Now, please show some respect to your General Manager Theodore Long, who will announce the Smackdown qualifying matches. [B]Rating: C [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/TheodoreLong.jpg[/IMG] [B]Long: [/B]Thank you, Mr McMahon. The first qualify will take place in just a few minutes. The Straight Edge Superstar CM Punk will take on Perry Saturn, with the winner getting into the Money in the Bank Ladder match! [B]Rating: C- [/B] [B]Long: [/B]Also, next week it will be…the fasting-rising star in Smackdown history Ken Kennedy against…Captain Charisma himself, Christian! Also, in two weeks time…Montel Vontavious Porter will be in a match against a mystery opponent, again to earn the right to be in the ladder match. [B]Rating: C+ [/B] [I]MITB Qualifying Match: CM Punk vs. Perry Saturn [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/CMPunk2.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/PerrySaturn.jpg[/IMG] Not as good as expected, the match still showed how good CM Punk really is, putting in a shining performance. It ended roughly 10 minutes in, when Saturn tapped out to the Anaconda Vice. Winner at 9:35 CM Punk [B]Rating: C- [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/BrianKendrick.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Deuce.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Domino.jpg[/IMG] [I]The camera cuts backstage, where Brian Kendrick has been blind-sided by Deuce ‘n’ Domino. They begin to lay into him, driving him into the walls on either side. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/PaulLondon.jpg[/IMG] Thankfully, Paul London charges in with a steel chair, causing the champs to scatter and run. However, it looks like the damage has already been done. [B]Rating: D+ [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ShannonMoore.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ChrisMordetzky.jpg[/IMG] [I]Shannon Moore is walking to the ring, apparently set to go against Chris Masters. Before he can even get halfway down the ramp, the Masterpiece attacks from behind and just brutalises Moore. He drives him into the steel steps and destroys him at ringside, before leaving the area at ringside before the match can even begin. [B]Rating: E [/B] [I]Non-title: United States Champion Finlay vs. The Boogeyman [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Finlay2.jpg[/IMG] (C) vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Boogeyman.jpg[/IMG] A decent match, Boogeyman dominated the early goings, hitting Finlay with several clotheslines and bodyslams. The champion hit the Celtic Cross in the 6th minute, covering Boogey for the win. Winner at 6:41 Finlay [B]Rating: C+ [/B] [IMG]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/KyKy/T%20Images/The_Rock5.jpg[/IMG] [I]The Rock is shown backstage, talking to a random staff member. Suddenly, [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/DaveBatista3.jpg[/IMG] Batista charges and takes him out with a lead pipe. He brutalises the Great One, before hitting a Spinebuster into the concrete wall. He looks down and laughs, then makes his way to the ring for his match. [B]Rating: B [/B] [I]Bobby Lashley vs. Batista [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/BobbyLashley.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/DaveBatista3.jpg[/IMG] Not as great as expected, these two power-houses went toe-to-toe with each other, matched in strength and raw power. Lashley’s speed looked to gain him the advantage, when he went to hit a spear out of nowhere. Batista hit a Spinebuster out of nowhere, getting the win over Lashley. Winner at 12:58 Batista [B]Rating: C [/B] [I]John Cena vs. Funaki [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JohnCena2.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Funaki.jpg[/IMG] A short match that was shockingly not a squash; Funaki hit some quick headscissors and arm drags, but Cena’s strength was too much. With the match nearly 5 minutes old, Funaki was hit with an F-U, before getting covered for the 3-count. Winner at 4:42 John Cena [B]Rating: B [/B] [B]Cole: [/B]What a match! Well, up next partner it’s our main event- former United States Champion William Regal against former World Champion Kane. Usually I’d give the edge to Kane, just because of his huge stature and raw power, but losing his title at No Way Out must have lit a fire under Regal, maybe giving him the advantage. [B]Rating: B [/B] [I]William Regal vs. Kane [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/WilliamRegal.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/My%20Cuts/kane2.jpg[/IMG] A great end to the show, it was beautifully played out. Kane hit Regal with big boots and chops in the early minutes, before the Great Brit poked Kane in the eye to gain the advantage. Kane was taken down with a headlock, which was left on for nearly a minute. He wrapped his hand around Regal’s throat, and looked set to hit the Chokeslam, but suddenly Batista jumped the barrier and hit Kane from behind, giving him the DQ-win, but hurting him all the same. Winner at 11:48 Kane [B]Rating: B+ [/B] FINAL: B-
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[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/twr.jpg[/IMG] WCW is back! Initial reports simply said that it had been bought by an unknown purchaser, but this has now been revealed to be…Ted Turner! The owner of World Championship Wrestling was once again the owner of the company, and named Bill DeMott his head booker. War has been declared on WWE, and with several contracts expiring soon, they went to work. Contract offers have been sent to Michael “Shawn Michaels” Hickenbottom, Jerry Lawler, David “Rich Davin” Richards and John Laurinaitis. Because of these offers and the announcement of war, WWE have attempted to sign all talent under pay-per-appearance contracts to written deals, and to quickly negotiate contract extensions for those who are up for negotiations. Super Crazy has apparently refused to sign a new deal, claiming he can make more money elsewhere. He is expected to leave the company shortly after Wrestlemania The following have signed a written contract: Bryan Danielson Jack Evans Jimmy Jacobs Alex Shelley Kevin Steen El Generico Jimmy Rave Mick Foley signed a contract extension A former WWE Champion has been signed to compete in the Randy Orton Open at Wrestlemania, there is no news yet as to whom it will be. [B]Raw Preview: [/B] Randy Orton vs. Jim Duggan The Hardys vs. Cryme Tyme Eric Bischoff will announce the Raw qualifiers for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match at Wrestlemania 23. Chris Jericho vs. Samoan Seanoa WWE Women's Title Match: Women's Champion Mickie James vs. Cheerleader Melissa vs. Maria Kanellis World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels vs. Doug Williams and Bryan Danielson Predictions/comments. Also, I will be keeping everyone updating on WCW, on their roster signings and eventually their shows.
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Pre-show: [I]The American Dreams vs. Cade and Murdoch [/I] A potentially ok match-up that was made bad because Dusty and his son have absolutely no chemistry as partners. It ended in 5 minutes when Dustin hit a Curtain Call on Lance Cade. Winner at 5:30 The American Dreams [B]Rating: D+ [/B] [I]Brock Lesnar vs. Josh Abercrombie [/I] A dark match return for Brock Lesnar, possibly a try-out. He dominated the bout for 8 and a half minutes, putting Abercrombie away with an F-5. Winner at 8:31 Brock Lesnar [B]Rating: C [/B] [I]Eric Bischoff comes out after the match, and simply leaves a contract in the middle of the ring, pointing first at it, then at the monster of a man standing in the ring. The Raw GM then walks back up the aisle. [B]Rating: C [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/mondaynightraw.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JimRoss.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JerryLawler.jpg[/IMG] [B]JR: [/B]Welcome to Monday Night Raw! I’m good old “JR” Jim Ross, alongside “The King” Jerry Lawler. We’re glad you can join us on the greatest show on television. Raw’s gonna kick off in a huge way, here’s the Legend Killer Randy Orton, in the ring. [B]Lawler: [/B]He’s got a mic JR, that can’t be good! [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/RandyOrton2.jpg[/IMG] [B]Orton: [/B]You all know who I am…ladies, I’m the guy your mothers warned you about…and gentlemen…I’m the guy you hoped your girl would never meet. Last Sunday I was in the ring with The Rock, one of the greatest legends of all time…and I beat him. I RKO’d him into the mat so hard he didn’t know what hit him. I killed yet another legend in the first-ever Randy Orton Open! So, in little over 3 weeks it’s Wrestlemania 23! I’m feeling generous, so I’m doing the same again; so long as you’re not currently set to a brand, you can accept the Randy Orton Open and challenge me. I wouldn’t advise it, I mean, look at where it left The Rock! Just to show what awaits the brave but moronic guy who accepts this open challenge, bring out my opponent! [I]Jim Duggan makes his entrance. [/I] [B]Rating: B+ [/B] [I]The match begins. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/RandyOrton2.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JimDuggan.jpg[/IMG] It was a decent match, and Orton’s performance really stood out as being good. Duggan got bits of offence in, but he was no match for the RKO, which knocked him out for the 3-count, giving Randy the win. Winner at 5:46 Randy Orton [B]Rating: C+ [/B] [I]Matt and Jeff Hardy make their way to the ring, to the delight of the fans. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/MattHardy.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JeffHardy.jpg[/IMG] [B]Jeff: [/B]Ok, we can admit when we just weren’t good enough. At No Way Out, we lost our tag team titles. Then, the following night, we lost in a fatal four way, and failed to regain those titles. [B]Matt: [/B]Haas…Benjamin…don’t think we’re giving up just yet! We’re challenging you, at Wrestlemania 23, to another match for the World Tag Team titles! [B]Rating: C [/B] [I]The Hardys stay in the ring, as their opponents Cryme Tyme make their way to the squared circle. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/MattHardy.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JeffHardy.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Shad.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JTG.jpg[/IMG] A poor match, mercifully ended in the 5th minute when Jeff Hardy hit the Swanton Bomb on Shad. Winners at 5:47 The Hardy Boyz [B]Rating: D+ [/B] [I]Eric Bischoff comes to the ring. Many start to chant “Lesnar” and “We want Brock”. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/EricBischoff.jpg[/IMG] [B]Bischoff: [/B]Now, on Smackdown this past Friday, the Chairman of World Wrestling Entertainment, Vince McMahon, told you all that the Money in the Bank Ladder match would return at Wrestlemania 23. Tonight we will see two out of Raw’s three qualifying matches. Before I announce them, may I point out that these matches replace any other that the competitors may have already been booked in. Firstly, we will have Kenny Dykstra locking horns with the 16-time World Champion, the Nature Boy Ric Flair. [B]Rating: B [/B] [B]Bischoff: [/B]Also in action tonight is my nephew Eugene, who will go one-on-one with…Johnny Nitro! [B]Rating: C+ [/B] [B]Bischoff: [/B]Finally, in the last qualifier Carlito will be going up against…a mystery opponent, for the right to be in the Money in the Bank Ladder match! [B]Rating: C+ [/B] [I]MITB Qualifier: Kenny Dykstra vs. Ric Flair [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/KennyDystra.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/RicFlair.jpg[/IMG] A good match, Dykstra hit his athletic Leg Drop in the 5th minute, but Flair somehow kicked out. Nearly 2 minutes later, Dykstra tapped out to the Figure Four Leglock, sending Flair to Wrestlemania! Winner at 6:49 Ric Flair (who qualifies for the MITB Ladder Match) [B]Rating: B [/B] [I]Vince McMahon comes to the ring. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/VinceMcMahon.jpg[/IMG] [B]Vince: [/B]Last week, as you all saw, Edge tried to screw The Rock out of a victory against the Samoan Bulldozer Umaga. As smart as that was, trying to make a statement, many other members of the Board feel that it was unnecessary. So tonight, in the main event, Edge will go up against…The Rock! And dammit, I hate the Boards decision, but they got the majority ruling. I hope to HELL that Edge kicks Rock’s sorry ass all over the ring. [B]Rating: B+ [/B] [I]We cut backstage, where Umaga is with his manager, Armando Alejandro Estrada. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Umaga.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ArmandoAlejandroEstrada.jpg[/IMG] [B]Estrada: [/B]Everybody listen…Haha…to me! I am Armando…Alejandro…Esssstrada, and this is the Samoan Bulldozer Uuuuuuuuumaga! Next week, ‘e will continue his reign of terror and dominance at the expense of Perry Saturn. Perry, look into your TV-screen, look into his eyes. That is what you will see next week, just before you get beaten in record time, ha-ha! The only people to beat him this year are…The Rock…Ric Flair…and Chris Jericho. Two are incredible legends in our business, and Y...2…J has been beaten twice since! So, Perry…you will not beat Umaga, or even get a hit in, Mister Saturn. I promise you that, ha-ha! [B]Rating: B+ [/B] [I]MITB Qualifier: Johnny Nitro vs. Eugene [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JohnHennigan.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Eugene.jpg[/IMG] A fairly open match, Nitro still looked like the much bigger superstar. Towards the end, Eugene went to clothesline Nitro. Johnny ducked, and sent Eugene crashing into the ref. Upset at what he did, Eric Bischoff’s nephew checked on the referee, looking worried. Seizing the advantage, Nitro hit Eugene on the back of the head with the ring bell, before making the cover as the ref groggily made the count. Winner at 6:11 Johnny Nitro (who qualifies for the MITB Ladder Match) [B]Rating: C+ [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/SamoaJoe.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ChrisJericho.jpg[/IMG] [I]Samoan Seanoa is in the ring. Chris Jericho starts to make his entrance, but is attacked from behind by [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ShaneMcMahon.jpg[/IMG] Intercontinental Champion Shane McMahon. Y2J is pounded all the way down the ramp, before being whipped into the steel steps and then the ring-post. Shane-O then rolls his Wrestlemania opponent into the ring, and the bell is rung to start the match! [B]Rating: B [/B] [I]The match begins: Chris Jericho vs. Samoan Seanoa [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ChrisJericho.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/SamoaJoe.jpg[/IMG] Jericho is dominated in the first minute or so, but eventually fights his way back in. He looks set to win it in the 4th minute, but Shane pulls the ref out of the ring and unbuttons his own shirt, to reveal a referee shirt underneath. Un-phased, Jericho locks in the Walls, and stares threateningly at McMahon, who has no choice but to ring the bell was Seanoa taps Winner at 6:54 Chris Jericho [B]Rating: C+ [/B] [I]Shane leaps right onto Chris, choking him out. Seanoa gets back to his feet and hits a huge splash onto Jericho. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/DalipSingh.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JohnHennigan.jpg[/IMG] Great Khali and Johnny Nitro run to the ring, Nitro brandishing a steel chair. It crashes into Jericho’s back and skull at least a dozen times. Khali has him lifted up in the position for the choke bomb, but [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/SeanMorley.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/AJStyles.jpg[/IMG] Val Venis and Jack Styles run in with a chair and scare The Corporation up the ramp. [B]Shane: [/B]You think that was smart, saving Jericho?! No way! No-one gets in a McMahon’s path! Venis, you just made the mistake of your life! You’re gonna go one-on-one, right now, with…The Great Khali! [B]Rating: C- [/B] [I]Khali strides back to the ring, and the match gets underway. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/DalipSingh.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/SeanMorley.jpg[/IMG] WWE must have forgotten that these two have poor chemistry in the ring, because their match in January wasn’t that great either. It amazingly ended when Khali was pinned following a Money Shot! Val looks like he’s being pushed to be a legitimate main eventer! Winner at 6:50 Val Venis [B]Rating: C- [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/WWEWomens.jpg[/IMG] [I]Women’s Title: Mickie James vs. Cheerleader Melissa vs. Maria Kanellis [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/MickieJames.jpg[/IMG] (C) vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/CheerleaderMelissa2.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/MariaKanellis2.jpg[/IMG] A short, generic women’s match made slightly watch-able because the three in the ring can wrestle. It ended in the 2nd minute when Maria hit a Bronco Buster on Melissa before getting the win and the title! Winner at 2:30 and NEW WWE Women’s Champion Maria Kanellis [B]Rating: C [/B] [I]We cut backstage, where Todd Grisham is with The Rock. Todd is just about to speak when The Rock grabs the mic. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/TheRock.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ToddGrisham.jpg[/IMG] [B]The Rock: [/B]Ladies and gentlemen, The Rock is backstage here with…who the hell are you? [B]Grisham: [/B]Well, I’m Todd Gr- [B]The Rock: [/B]IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT YOUR NAME IS! Ok, all joking aside, apparently you have some questions for The Rock. The Rock doesn’t want to put anybody out of a job, so just hurry up and do the job! Apologies- that line wasn’t a Rocky-original, it was originally said by Hulk Hogan all through his WCW career! Anyway, get to the point… [B]Grisham: [/B]Well, after Edge interfered in your match against Umaga last week, which you won- congratulations, Vince McMahon made a match for tonight- you against Edge. What do you think? [B]The Rock: [/B]Well, The Rock thi- [B]Grisham: [/B]IT DOESN’T MATTER…what…you…think…sorry. [B]The Rock (laughing): [/B]Don’t you ever steal The Rock’s lines again, Todd, although he admires your balls doing that. Anyway, The Rock thinks that Edge is clueless…talent-less…brainless…strength-less…uncharismatic…hell, Edge just isn’t in The Rock’s league! Todd, in the main event The Rock beats Edge one-two-three…IF YA SMEEEEELL…WHAT THE ROCK… [B]Grisham: [/B]IS… [B]The Rock: [/B]………cooking. [B]Rating: B+ [/B] [I]The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels vs. Doug Williams and Bryan Danielson [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/TheUndertaker2.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ShawnMichaels.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/DougWilliams.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/BryanDanielson.jpg[/IMG] A decent match considering it was thrown together at the last minute before the show. Shawn looked excellent in the match, and Undertaker put in a great performance that really stood out. Williams and Danielson surprisingly got some attacks in, but they were no match for HBK and Taker. Michaels hit Danielson with a Sweet Chin Music 6 minutes in, and pinned him for the expected win. Winners at 6:10 The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels [B]Rating: C+ [/B] [I]Main Event: The Rock vs. Edge [/I] [IMG]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/KyKy/T%20Images/The_Rock5.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/AdamCopeland.jpg[/IMG] A great match, it deserved to be double the time on a huge pay-per-view! It was just over quarter of an hour long, and offence was evenly split between the two men. In the opening minutes, Rock and Edge trading blows, until Rock hit three in a row, spitting in his hand and landing his trademark right, sending Edge to the canvas. Edge went to hit a spear in the 7th minute, but Rocky hit the Peoples DDT, and then kipped up. 10 minutes in, The Rock hit a Rock Bottom, but the Rated R Superstar somehow kicked out. 5 minutes later, Edge hit the spear, which somehow didn’t get him the win. The Great One then went for the Peoples Elbow, but Edge jumped up and rolled Rocky up. The ref counted to three, not seeing Edge using the ropes for leverage. Winner at 16:50 Edge [B]Rating: B+ [/B] FINAL: C+ Undertaker-Michaels vs. Nitro-Edge: accidentally pre-booked on the website, leading to fans angered that it didn’t happen. Hurt our popularity.
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[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/twr.jpg[/IMG] In the latest news regarding WCW and WWE contracts: Shawn Michaels, to the delight of all involved in World Wrestling Entertainment, has resigned with the company, turning down WCW's 6-figure, 5-year offer. Jillian Hall has chosen not to resign with WWE. This is unsurprising, as since Head Booker Alistair McGeorge took control in February she has not appeared on any shows. She has signed a deal with WCW, and will be leaving WWE shortly. In other news, Paul Orndorff, Mr Fuji and Earl Hebner have all signed a contract with WCW. Current WCW Roster: Bill DeMott: Colour Commentator, heel Bryce Remsburg: Announcer, face Buff Bagwell: Lower midcarder, heel Earl Hebner: Referee, heel Gene Okerlund: Announcer, face Jillian Hall: Women's division, heel Justin Credible: Upper Midcarder, heel Mark Johnson: Ref, face Matthew Armiger (created character, As/A*s across the board): Main Eventer, heel Mr. Fuji: Manager, heel Paul Orndorff: Road Agent, face Percy Pringle III: Manager, heel Raven: Midcarder, heel Ted Turner: Authority Figure, face The Giant: Main Eventer, heel Tony Schiavone: Announcer, face Trinity: Women’s Division, heel ECW on Sci-Fi- PREVIEW: Colt Cabana vs. Rob (Jack) Evans Abyss vs. Sonjay Bhalla SMACKDOWN! Preview The return of The Peep Show! Christian brings back his talk show, with special guest WWE Champion John Cena! MITB Qualifier: Christian vs. Ken Kennedy WWE Tag Team Champions Deuce 'n' Domino and ??? vs. Paul London, Brian Kendrick and ??? The Boogeyman vs. William Regal The Battle of the Charismas: WWE Champion John Cena vs. The Rock
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[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ecwlogo.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JoeyStyles.jpg[/IMG] [B]Styles: [/B]Welcome to E-C-F******-W, I’m the voice of ECW Joey Styles alongside Tazz. We’re gonna kick things off with a bang- Colt Cabana goes one-on-one with Rob Evans, who makes his ECW on-screen debut. [I]The two men are already in the ring, so the match begins. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ColtCabana.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JackEvans.jpg[/IMG] A surprisingly well-received match, the two put on the kind of bout they would on the indies, albeit a lot shorter. It ended just less than 2 and a half minutes in, when Cabana pinned Evans after a Colt 45. Winner at 2:26 Colt Cabana [B]Rating: C+ [/B] [I]ECW Xtreme Champion Elijah Burke makes his way to the ring to a chorus of boos. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ElijahBurke.jpg[/IMG] [B]Burke: [/B]Quiet, quiet…please…look, just shut the hell up! I’m “The Experience” Elijah Burke, and trust me…me as champion is an experience you all enjoy and want to continue for a lot longer. [B]Crowd: [/B]We don’t want it! We don’t want it! [B]Burke: [/B]You do, you do! One person who gladly won’t be putting that in jeopardy is Tajiri. You lost your one chance last week…well, you won, but you didn’t get this title! You know why? Cos I’m smart, that’s why! You’re not getting another title shot, and I find that hilarious! If you’ve got the connections I do, with people up top, you get what you want. Which is why, up next, I’m in a tag match against Rob Van Dam and Tajiri. My partner…The Rock! I know he said he’s done with ECW, and trust me I wish I was, but I’ve given him a big sum to get him to be here. [B]Rating: C [/B] [I]RVD and Tajiri make their entrances, and then The Rock comes out- most definitely a heel, just for tonight. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Tajiri.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/RobVanDam.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ElijahBurke.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/TheRock.jpg[/IMG] The Rock really played a great role- a face who just hates ECW, so the ECW faithful boo him. It went on for nearly 8 minutes, ending when The Rock pinned Tajiri after a Rock Bottom. Winners at 7:49 The Rock and Elijah Burke [B]Rating: C+ [/B] [I]The Rock gives the crowd the finger, and defiantly walks through the crowd to leave the arena. Once he’s gone, Burke, RVD and Tajiri are arguing in the ring. Paul Heyman appears on the stage. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/PaulHeyman.jpg[/IMG] [B]Heyman: [/B]Stop the arguing! It all ends next week- Elijah…champ. You’ll team up with Mordecai to take on Rob Van Dam and Tajiri. If the ECW Originals win, and I hope to Vince McMahon, sorry- God, although they’re the same thing in this company, that they do, then the Xtreme Title match at Wrestlemania 23 is a Triple Threat- Elijah Burke vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Tajiri. However, if you and Mordecai can win, somehow, then you get to choose who the opponent is at Wrestlemania. Good luck, hope you lose. [B]Rating: C [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ReyMysterio2.jpg[/IMG] [I]A music video is shown, promoting the fact that Rey Mysterio will be at Smackdown this Friday! [/I] [B]Rating: C- [/B] [I]The screen fades, and Heyman is standing in the ring. [/I] [B]Heyman: [/B]I’ve been informed that Vince McMahon- Satan himself- and John Cena, the devil’s ass-kisser, are in the building. Well Vince, you’re in my house now, and it’s my rules. In the main event, the WWE Champion John Cena is now in action, in a Triple Threat match with Alex Martin and ECW Original Balls Mahoney. Vince, you’re not getting a free pass into the Land of Extreme tonight- you’re the Special Guest Referee! If you’re not impartial, as GM of this brand…I can and will fire you! [B]Rating: B [/B] [I]Abyss vs. Sonjay Bhalla [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Abyss.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/SonjayDutt.jpg[/IMG] The two didn’t click at all, and it somehow made a squash match look bad. Abyss hit a Chokeslam in the 2nd minute to get the win. Winner at 1:43 Abyss [B]Rating: D [/B] [I]John Cena vs. Balls Mahoney vs. Alex Martin [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JohnCena2.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/BallsMahoney.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/AlexShelley-1.jpg[/IMG] The match was surprisingly good, and Vince was indeed impartial. Cena came out of the match looking very good after pinning Mahoney with an F-U. Winner at 9:13 John Cena [B]Rating: B- [/B] FINAL: C+, hurt our popularity
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[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/twr.jpg[/IMG] WWE have signed a working agreement with TNA, possibly to help them fight WCW. JBL, Rich Davin and Jerry Lawler have signed contract extensions. On Raw, Brock Lesnar was seen backstage and reportedly in a dark match, squashing Josh Abercrombie. On ECW last night, Mysterio initially worked a dark match against Perry Saturn, but they just didn’t click. The fans seemed to be bored with Mysterio’s character, so a change in gimmick- but not disposition- may be in the near future. He then wrestled after the show in another dark match, teaming with John Cena to defeat HBK and The Undertaker. WCW have signed Juventud Guerrera and Cowboy Bob Orton to written contracts. It is not yet known what role these men will play. TNA-WWE Talent Trades: Abyss (WWE) and Scott Steiner (TNA) have switched promotions, for 3 appearances. Both men ironically will be going back to their former employers. This is a trade that only allows the talent to appear on three separate shows. Also traded was Bobby Lashley for Sting, again for three shows, and Road Dogg (BG James) has been traded for JTG, for one appearance. All talent can work shows with either promotion, but must work for the company their on loan to in the case of a clash. Sting will make his first-ever appearance in WWE tonight, as he will fight former World Champion Batista in one of Smackdown’s two main events this week! Also, former DX-member Road Dogg returns for one night only, and will team up with Brian Kendrick and Paul London to take on WWE Tag Champions Deuce ‘n’ Domino and Big Poppa Pump Scott Steiner!
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Pre-show: [I]6-Way: Montel Vontavious Porter vs. Bobby Lashley vs. CM Punk vs. Perry Saturn vs. Kane vs. Chris Masters [/I] A decent dark match, probably only a pre-show bout because there simply wasn’t enough room for these 6 on the show. Bobby Lashley and Kane put out very good performances. In the end, Masters fell victim to a Go to Sleep by CM Punk in the 13th minute. Winner at 13:44 CM Punk [B]Rating: C+ [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/fridaynightsmackdown.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/MichaelCole.jpg[/IMG] [B]Cole: [/B]Welcome to Friday Night Smackdown, I’m Michael Cole alongside…what’s this? [I]A limo is shown pulling up in the parking lot. A driver gets out and opens the door. Out steps… [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ReyMysterio2.jpg[/IMG] [B]Cole: [/B]It’s Rey Mysterio! Rey Mysterio is here on Smackdown! The best Luchador in the world, Rey Mysterio, is back after 5 long months on the shelf. You gotta believe he’s ready to get back in! [B]Rating: C- [/B] [I]Gregory Helms comes to the ring. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/GregoryHelms.jpg[/IMG] [B]Helms: [/B]Look, I’ve won my last two matches. Chavo Guerrero, who got given a rematch for the Cruiserweight Title last week, has lost his last four! So, I’m out here to demand a match for the title! I deserve to be the number one contender, not Chavo! [B]Rating: C- [/B] [I]With Helms still in the ring, Theodore Long comes out. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/TheodoreLong.jpg[/IMG] [B]Long: [/B]I hear ya, playa. You’re absolutely right, you deserve a shot at the title. So, we’re going to have a tournament of sorts here on Smackdown. Two nights before Wrestlemania there will be 5-way match to determine the number one contender for Scotty 2 Hotty’s Cruiserweight Championship! Two men already in this match are…Chavo Guerrero and you, Gregory Helms! Up next we will have a Smackdown Cruiserweight match, where the winner gets the third spot in the 5-way. The fourth spot will go to a Cruiserweight on Raw and the fifth to one on ECW. There will be matches on these shows to determine who those two individuals are. The winners of the matches become Smackdown superstars and will be placed in the 5-way. The winner of that match then goes on to Wrestlemania to compete for the Cruiserweight Title! Holla…holla, holla. [B]Rating: C- [/B] [I]Smackdown Qualifier for the Number One Contenders 5-Way: Funaki vs. Jimmy Wang Yang vs. Daivari vs. “Ace” Chris Colton vs. “Lethal” Jay Shipman [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Funaki.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JimmyWangYang.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Daivari.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/AceSteel.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JayLethal.jpg[/IMG] The match was quite poor actually, and the crowd weren’t too into it. All 5 men looked like winning, but in the end Daivari got the win after hitting Funaki with a low blow. Winner at 5:50 Daivari (who is in the 5-way next week) [B]Rating: D- [/B] [I]Christian makes his way to the ring which is set up for a talk show. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Christian.jpg[/IMG] [B]Christian: [/B]Welcome to the return of the Peep Show! I’m Captain Charisma, your host…Christian! My guest tonight is the Karisma Kid... [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JohnCena2.jpg[/IMG] and current WWE Champion…John Cena! [I]Cena makes his way to the ring. Once there, he and Christian share a handshake and hug, before Captain Charisma hands the champ a mic. [/I] [B]Christian: [/B]Hey, great to have you on the show, champ! I’ve heard rumblings that The Rock’s accepted your challenge for tonight’s main event. You nervous? [B]Cena: [/B]Yo, do I look nervous, do I look like I care? I’m not backing down, just gonna stare…right into the eyes of The Rock, gonna kick his scrawny ass, he ain’t got no- [B]Christian: [/B]Wait! Look, “bro”… “homie”… “dude”…between two friends, because we are friends now, rapping isn’t so cool anymore. So, in straight talk, how’s the match gonna end? You gonna chalk…up another win, we gonna find Rocky’s body in a bin? You win your match- up next I’ll win mine. Hey, together we’ll have all the ladies in a line. I’m Captain Charisma- Kennedy, you ready to go? I’m heading straight to Wrestlemania, cos that’s how I roll! [I]Cena laughs and applauds, before leaving the ring. [/I] [B]Rating: B [/B] [I]MITB Qualifier: Christian vs. Ken Kennedy [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Christian.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/KenKennedy.jpg[/IMG] The two didn’t put on as great a match as expected, but it served its purposed. In just under 10 minutes, Christian hit the Unprettier on Ken Kennedy, before covering him for 3. Winner at 9:40 Christian (who qualifies for the MITB Ladder Match) [B]Rating: C [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/VinceMcMahon.jpg[/IMG] [I]We cut backstage where Vince McMahon is walking. He hears shouting, and walks round a corner to see [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Finlay2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ReyMysterio2.jpg[/IMG] Finlay and Mysterio in each others’ face (well, Mysterio is in Finlay’s chest, but that’s beside the point). He walks between them and they fall silent. [/I] [B]Vince: [/B]You two arguing? Well Rey, you need to return to the ring at some point. Finlay, you’re a champ who just loves to fight. So boys, save your energy and say your prayers- because later on tonight, you’re in a match together, non-title. Go get ready. [B]Rating: C+ [/B] [I]Deuce, Domino and Scott Steiner vs. Paul London, Brian Kendrick and Road Dogg [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Deuce.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Domino.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ScottSteiner.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/PaulLondon.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/BrianKendrick.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/BGJames.jpg[/IMG] Not a good match, the crowd still reacted well for Road Dogg’s one-off appearance. In the end, he hit a Dogg Pound on one half of the tag team champions, Domino, getting the win. Winners at 5:31 Road Dogg, Paul London and Brian Kendrick [B]Rating: C- [/B] [I]Deuce, Domino and Steiner have ran backstage to escape. London, Kendrick and Road Dogg grab a mic each. [/I] [B]Kendrick: [/B]Ok, we just beat… [B]London: [/B]…you once… [B]Kendrick: [/B]…again! So, we’re… [B]London: [/B]Challenging you… [B]Kendrick: [/B]…sorry I can’t do it, can we stop alternating and just get on with it? [B]London: [/B]Of course. Deuce…Domino. We want one last shot- No Disqualifications, no count-outs. Four men… [B]Kendrick: [/B]…ok, I guess we can just do this bit. Four men… [B]London: [/B]…2 teams… [B]All three men: [/B]…new tag team champions. [B]Kendrick: [/B]Let’s just give a preview of Wrestlemania! [I]Kendrick and London immediately roll on the floor, as if celebrating a huge win. They “mime” having titles in their hands, and hug each other, pretending to cry. [/I] [B]Road Dogg: [/B]Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages…Road Doggy-Dogg proudly presents the next WWE…TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS OF THE WOOOOOOOOORLD… “Spanky” Brian Kendrick, “The High Flyer” Paul London…the Hoo…li…gans! [B]Rating: C [/B] [I]The Boogeyman vs. William Regal [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Boogeyman.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/My%20Cuts/WilliamRegal.jpg[/IMG] The two put on a solid match. Regal predictably cheated throughout, but was no match for the Boogey Slam in the 7th minute. Winner at 7:45 The Boogeyman [B]Rating: B- [/B] [I]Sting is shown warming up for his match with Batista. He’s stretching when Stone Cold Steve Austin bursts in. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Sting.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/SteveAustin.jpg[/IMG] [B]Austin: [/B]Look, Sting. I know you’re a legend, and you did really well in WC…sorry, I can’t finish the initials, it is a registered trademark and we’d get sued if I did. Anyway, you did great way back when, and you’ve done well in TNA since you joined them a few years back. But look…Batista is a tough SOB, and he won’t go easy on you. You need to be a young, tough bastard to stand a chance, and you’re a full 8 years older than him. I really don’t think you’ll win tonight. I hate to say it, but that’s the bottom line, cos Stone Cold says so. [B]Sting: [/B]I will defeat Dave Batista. I’ve waited all my life to compete in the WWE- I won’t make the dream of winning become the reality of losing. Please, leave my locker room. Now. [I]Austin shakes his head. He then hands Sting a beer, and opens one himself. Sting refuses to drink it, so Austin taps his against Sting’s can, before downing it and patting him on the back, then leaving. [/I] [B]Rating: B+ [/B] [I]Rey Mysterio makes his televised in-ring return, going up against United States Champion Finlay, in non-title action. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Finlay2.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ReyMysterio2.jpg[/IMG] It was a decent match, but not really as good as it should have been. Finlay had Rey grounded for the majority of the match. In the 8th minute, Mysterio hit the 619, then the West Coast Pop, winning his return. Winner at 8:30 Rey Mysterio [B]Rating: B- [/B] [I]For the first time ever, Sting appears in a WWE ring. He’s against Batista! [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Sting.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/DaveBatista3.jpg[/IMG] The match was brilliant. The two really went at it, and had excellent chemistry in the ring. They fought for nearly quarter of an hour, until Batista hit the Batista Bomb. The ref began the count, but Sting somehow kicked out! Minutes later, Batista was victim to the first Scorpion Death Drop in a WWE ring, and it kept him down for three. After winning, Sting walked around the ring, pointed his baseball bat at all sides, then left. Winner at 13:40 Sting [B]Rating: B+ [/B] [I]Sting has left, and Batista climbs to his feet. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Kane.jpg[/IMG] Kane charges to the ring and attacks, beating him down for several minutes before hitting a huge Chokeslam. [/I] [B]Rating: B+ [/B] [I]Main Event: Battle of the Charismas: John Cena vs. The Rock [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JohnCena2.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/KyKy/T%20Images/The_Rock5.jpg[/IMG] Definitely a contender for match of the year, the two put on a spectacle worthy of Wrestlemania. In the 10th minute, Cena accidentally took out the ref. A minute later he swung a chair into The Rock’s skull, not noticing that the referee was back to his feet. He was disqualified, and the final image of the show was this; Rock writhing in pain, Cena standing tall! Winner at 11:15 The Rock [B]Rating: A [/B] FINAL RATING: B, success.
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[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/twr.jpg[/IMG] Ted Dibiase has been signed, and is expected to be managing whoever will accept the Randy Orton Open Challenge for Wrestlemania 23, as a face. Bobby Heenan will be making his debut a couple of weeks before Wrestlemania, managing heel monster Abyss! Also, Booker T and Super Crazy have returned from injury. Crazy has been confirmed for tonight’s Raw, and Booker T is expected to return this week. It is also rumoured that Orton’s opponent will be announced tonight. Steve Corino, Brock Lesnar and Kevin Nash are names that have been thrown around. However, with the new working agreement with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, the list of people it could be is virtually endless. [B]Raw Preview[/B] Cade and Murdoch vs. Ric Flair and Jim Duggan MITB Qualifier: Carlito vs. ??? Match for a spot in the Cruiserweight Contender 5-Way on Smackdown!: Jack Styles vs. Christopher Daniels vs. Super Crazy Randy Orton vs. Val Venis Perry Saturn vs. Umaga Shawn Michaels and ??? vs. The Great Khali and Samoan Seanoa Non-title: World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker vs. ??? NOTES: Also tonight, Chris Jericho will name the Special Guest Referee for his title match with Intercontinental Champion Shane McMahon at Wrestlemania 23. Shawn Michaels will be teaming up with a partner of his choosing. Eric Bischoff will be naming The Undertaker's opponent
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[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/mondaynightraw.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JimRoss.jpg[/IMG] [B]JR: [/B]Hello and welcome to Monday Night Raw! I’m Jim Ross with Jerry “The King” Lawler at ringside. What a show this should be, just under 2 weeks away from Wrestle- [I]Shawn Michaels’ music hits, and he dances to the ring. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/My%20Cuts/hbkkyky.jpg[/IMG] [B]HBK: [/B]And it will always go down in the history books…that on Smackdown, 2 weeks before Wrestlemania 23…The Rock defeated John Cena. Champ, you made that challenge so you could make a statement, but it’s not smart at all, and not a statement to make. You showed me, The Undertaker and the fans that if you’re riled up, your temper will get the better of you. You’re damn lucky that I made it a Hell in a Cell match at Mania, or you’d be disqualified quicker than I could say “yo, yo, yo!” At Wrestlemania, I’m making it a personal target to pin YOU, John Cena! Not Undertaker, you. Your attacks last month made it personal, so I’m taking you out. Count…on…it! [B]Rating: B+ [/B] [I]Cade and Murdoch vs. Ric Flair and Jim Duggan [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/LanceCade.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/TrevorMurdoch.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/RicFlair.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JimDuggan.jpg[/IMG] A disgustingly short but good match, Cade and Murdoch defeated the legends in less than three minutes when Duggan was taken down with a Sweet and Sour. Flair put out an excellent performance. Winners at 2:17 Cade and Murdoch [B]Rating: C [/B] [B]Cade: [/B]Shelton Benjamin…Charlie Haas…look, we deserve a title match at Wrestlemania! We just beat two damn legends of this business, so get out here and declare us your opponents for the titles! [B]Rating: D [/B] [I]Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas come out. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/SheltonBenjamin28.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/CharlieHaas30.jpg[/IMG] [B]Benjamin: [/B]Ok boys. Me and my amazingly talented and good looking partner Charlie here agree! Two fine individuals such are yourselves deserve a match against two equally fine specimens. We’re also giving The Hardys a title match. In the interest of fairness, and this is a brilliant idea from Charlie’s brain, you will have a warm-up match against The Hardys next week. [B]Rating: C- [/B] [I]Carlito walks to the ring. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Carlito.jpg[/IMG] [B]Carlito: [/B]It’s not cool that I don’t even know who my opponent is tonight. I’m not wrestling until just before the main event, so that’s cool! But, it’s a qualifying match for the Money in the Bank Ladder match and I don’t even know who I’m facing. It’s bull-crap and unfair- it’s about as cool as all of you. [I]Crows are heard; then the lights cut out. A camera focuses on top of the titan-tron. A silhouette of a man in a trench coat and a baseball bat is seen, with a light shining from behind. The camera cuts to Carlito, who looks terrified. The light cuts out, plunging the arena into darkness again. The house lights come back on, and Carlito is staring at the stage in horror. Behind him stands… [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Sting.jpg[/IMG] Sting! Carlito, hearing the crowd cheer, turns around, straight into a baseball to the head! Sting grabs a mic, then puts Carlito in the Scorpion Death Lock, whilst saying: [/I] [B]Sting: [/B]You want to know your opponent…here I am. [B]Rating: B- [/B] [I]Match for a place in the Cruiserweight 5-Way on Smackdown: Jack Styles vs. Christopher Daniels vs. Super Crazy [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/AJStyles.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ChristopherDaniels3.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/SuperCrazy.jpg[/IMG] A decent and sadly rare cruiserweight match on Raw, it only lasts 3 minutes. Styles pins Super Crazy after a Styles Clash, thus moving to Smackdown and into the 5-way. Winner at 2:58 Jack Styles [B]Rating: C- [/B] [I]Chris Jericho’s music hits, and the living legend makes his way to the ring. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ChrisJericho.jpg[/IMG] [B]Jericho: [/B]A few weeks ago, at No Way Out, I beat Christian in a Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match! Thus, Wrestlemania Is Jericho! I get to name the Special Guest Referee for my long-awaited Intercontinental Title match against Shane McMahon. So, I’ve been racking my brains…I could choose anyone. I initially thought Earl Hebner, but no he’s signed with a poor imitation of our product. I thought about Vince McMahon, but then realised how stupid that actually was. Mick Foley was another name that popped into my mind. So, here on Raw Is Jericho, I will announce, to all my Jerichoholics, who will be counting to three and crowning me Intercontinental Champion in just less than 2 weeks time. The referee is…Stone Cold Steve Austin! [B]Rating: B [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ShaneMcMahon10.jpg[/IMG] [I]Just after the announcement is made, Shane McMahon’s music hits and the Intercontinental Champion dances to the ring. He slowly climbs up the stairs and enters the ring, calmly walking up to Jericho, slowly applauding. Out of nowhere, he slaps Chris in the face, and then hits him with a low blow. [B]Shane: [/B]You think that’s funny?! Picking an enemy of the McMahon family?! That’s a mistake, Chris. I’m gonna make sure you don’t get to Wrestlemania. I know you’re not even on your feet yet, which is just too bad. Right now…Chris Jericho…versus Johnny Nitro! [B]Rating: B- [/B] [I]Nitro makes his entrance just as Jericho struggles to his feet. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ChrisJericho.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JohnHennigan.jpg[/IMG] Jericho went straight on the attack, somehow taking Nitro to the ground. The match was brilliant, as 2 evenly matched athletes went at it. Johnny got back into the match, but Jericho kept getting back on top. He had him in the Walls of Jericho, but Melina climbed onto the rope, distracted the ref as her man tapped out. Y2J released the hold and went to argue, but it was a bad move- Nitro slipped behind him and rolled him up, getting the cheap win. Winner at 7:32 Johnny Nitro [B]Rating: B+ [/B] [I]Randy Orton arrogantly walks to the ring, ready to compete. Before his opponent comes out, he gets a mic. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/RandyOrton2.jpg[/IMG] [B]Orton: [/B]Look, there’s only 13 days until Wrestlemania, and I still don’t know who’s accepted the Randy Orton Open! It’s not fair and not the signs of a good sportsman. I’ve been a gracious competitor by laying this open challenge down, allowing people to make a name for themselves by coming to the best company in the world and by competing with the greatest wrestler in the world. FURTHERMORE, you can do it at Wrestlemania! By the end of tonight, I had better know who my opponent is. Just to show what’s coming to you, I’m gonna make an example of this man… [I]Val Venis, his opponent, makes his way to the ring, looking ready for the match. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/SeanMorley.jpg[/IMG] [B]Rating: A [/B] [I]The ref rings the bell, starting the match. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/RandyOrton2.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/SeanMorley.jpg[/IMG] It was a great albeit short match. Every time one man went on the offence, the other found a way to thwart him. In the 6th minute, Val reversed an RKO into a Reverse DDT. He climbed to the top rope, signalling for the Money Shot. Suddenly, a masked man- completely covered in black- jumped the barrier and smashed Venis with a steel chair, costing Orton the match. As Randy looked enraged at losing, the masked man seemed to be laughing. He slipped out of the ring and jumped over the barrier, running into the crowd. [B]Rating: B+ [/B] [I]After the match, Orton is stood in the ring looking angry, kicking the bottom ropes. After a minute or so, he starts to walk down the ramp. As he gets to the stage, the masked man runs out and attacks, dragging Randy back to the ring. The crowd are amazed as another man entered the ring… [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/TedDibiase.jpg[/IMG] Ted Dibiase! Dibiase instructs his client to lift Orton onto his shoulders…F-5! [B]JR: [/B]Good Lord! An F-5 by this mysterious masked man, managed by Ted Dibiase. I’ve only seen a handful of men do that, and only one looks like that! He’s removing his mask… [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/BrockLesnar3.jpg[/IMG] it’s Brock Lesnar! Brock Lesnar has cost Randy Orton his match against Val Venis, and just destroyed him, F-5ing the Legend Killer. Dibiase has a mic… [B]Dibiase: [/B]Hahahahaha! Randy Orton, you just got screwed by this monster Brock Lesnar. Randy Orton, please look into his eyes…Randy Orton…meet your Wrestlemania opponent! [B]Rating: B+ [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/PerrySaturn.jpg[/IMG] [I]Perry Saturn is making his way to the ring for his match with Umaga. Suddenly, the Samoan Bulldozer charges down the ramp and attacks. After delivering 2 Samoan Drops onto the steel ramp, Umaga drags him to the ring-side arena. He places a steel chair on Saturn’s back, before climbing onto the ring apron. Umaga delivers a vicious splash to the spine of Saturn, harming his chances in their match up next. [B]Rating: B- [/B] [I]Umaga rolls Saturn into the ring, and the match can begin. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Umaga.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/PerrySaturn.jpg[/IMG] The two didn’t really click, and it hurt the match. Umaga was on top the majority of the match, although Perry Saturn did get bursts of offence in. The inevitable occurred nearly 8 minutes in, when Umaga hit him with the Samoan Spike, picking up another victory. Winner at 7:46 Umaga [B]Rating: C+ [/B] [I]After a brief video is shown of Umaga’s reign of destruction, the camera cuts backstage, where Armando Alejandro Estrada and Umaga are with Matt Hardy. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Umaga.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ArmandoAlejandroEstrada.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/MattHardy.jpg[/IMG] [B]Estrada: [/B]So, ha-ha! Joo are Matt Hardy, and joo will not die! Well, we’re confident that in my Samoan Bulldozer’s match at Wrestlemania he will win. So, Matt…will joo have a…shall we say…celebration drink? [I]Matt slaps the glass out of Estrada’s hand, into the chest of Umaga. Realising his mistake, Hardy runs, leaving Estrada and Umaga looking enraged. [/I] [B]Rating: B+ [/B] [I]Shawn Michaels dances to the ring to a great ovation. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/My%20Cuts/hbkkyky.jpg[/IMG] [B]HBK: [/B]Up next, the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels is in a tag team contest against…Samoan Seanoa…and The Great Khali. Well, I’ve got a partner that is all too familiar with being the underdog, shorter than his opponent, like myself. But we’re good enough to beat Khali and Seanoa…we’re faster, more talented and just plain smarter. Let me introduce my partner…Rey Mysterio! [B]Rating: B+ [/B] [I]Rey comes out, followed by The Great Khali and Samoan Seanoa. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/My%20Cuts/hbkkyky.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ReyMysterio2.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/DalipSingh.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/SamoaJoe.jpg[/IMG] Not a great match, still good enough. Michaels and Mysterio used their speed to their advantage, combating Khali and Seanoa’s brute strength with quick flips and kicks. In the end, Mysterio hit Seanoa with a West Coast Pop, picking up the win. Winners at 6:44 Shawn Michaels and Rey Mysterio [B]Rating: B- [/B] [I]I’m back! Eric Bischoff, Raw GM, makes his way to the ring. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/EricBischoff.jpg[/IMG] [B]Bischoff: [/B]Thank you, thank you. I’m Eric Bischoff, author of best-seller…Controversy Creates Cash! As you know, The Undertaker is set to compete in tonight’s main event, and I get to choose his opponent. He’s an 11-time World Tag Team Champion, 1-time WWE Tag Champ. He’s won the Intercontinental Championship 5 times, and the United States Title once. Finally, he’s a two-time World Champion, the Rated R Superstar…Edge! [B]Rating: B+ [/B] [I]MITB Qualifier: Carlito vs. Sting [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Carlito.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Sting.jpg[/IMG] It was a great match, showing that Sting can still go, now having put on brilliant matches with Batista and Carlito. It wasn’t that long, but had a shock ending. Sting, with just one appearance left on his contract now, pinned Carlito with the Scorpion Death Drop. Once the ref counted to three, the lights went out. When they came back on, Sting had gone. Winner at 9:25 Sting (who qualifies for the MITB Ladder Match) [B]Rating: B+ [/B] [I]The Undertaker vs. Edge [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/TheUndertaker2.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/AdamCopeland.jpg[/IMG] The two future Hall of Famers put on a good performance, great considering they don’t really click in the ring. Not long at all, the match was very open and could have gone either way. It ended in the 7th minute, when a Tombstone left Edge unable to get a shoulder up. Winner at 7:32 The Undertaker [B]Rating: B [/B] FINAL: B+ Perry Saturn was slightly over-used, but the show was a huge success!
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[FONT="Impact"][SIZE="6"][U]ECW on Sci-Fi PREVIEW![/U][/SIZE][/FONT] 6-Way Cruiserweight Content (the winner leaves ECW and is entered into the Cruiserweight Contender 5-Way on Smackdown): Alex Martin vs. Sonjay Bhalla vs. Little Guido Maritato vs. Jimmy Rave vs. Rob Evans vs. K-Low Abyss vs. Viscera Rey Mysterio vs. Scott Steiner ECW Xtreme Champion Elijah Burke and Mordecai vs. Rob Van Dam and Tajiri (the winning team gets to name Burke's opponent at Wrestlemania 23)
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Pre-show: [I]Shawn Michaels vs. “Emo Kid” Alistair McGeorge (with Harley Crash) [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ShawnMichaels.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/My%20Cuts/MeKYKY.jpg[/IMG] A surprisingly decent match, it showed that McGeorge can really go in the ring. Sadly he and his manager (and real-life best friend) Crash have no chemistry, and make an awkward pairing. The fans seemed confused at Alistair’s disposition (a face, making it face-versus-face), and weren’t too keen on his character change from his only other appearance in-ring (before the Royal Rumble on ECW). Nevertheless, the match was good, possibly the start of an on-screen career for the WWE Head Booker. The ending came as somewhat of a shock, concluding when HBK laid the Emo Kid out with a Sweet Chin Music, picking up a win over his real-life boss! After the match, Alistair played his character well, crying in the corner of the ring! The fans reacted sympathetically, applauding as he made his way to the back. Winner at 6:36 Shawn Michaels [B]Rating: B- [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ecwlogo.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JoeyStyles.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Tazz.jpg[/IMG] [B]Styles: [/B]Welcome to Extreme Championship Wrestling, here on Sci-Fi! I’m Joey Styles alongside Tazz! [B]Tazz: [/B]Too right Joey, and we’re kicking it off with a rocket-buster of a match. It’s a cruiserweight 6-way, with a twist! [B]Styles: [/B]That’s absolutely correct- sadly, one of these 6 men will be leaving us tonight! The winner of the match moves to Smackdown to compete in a 5-way Number One Contenders Match for the Cruiserweight Title! The winner of THAT match will go to Wrestlemania to challenge for the Championship against Scotty 2 Hotty! [I]Alex Martin vs. Sonjay Bhalla vs. Little Guido Maritato vs. Jimmy Rave vs. Rob Evans vs. K-Low [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/AlexShelley-1.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/SonjayDutt.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JamesMaritato.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JimmyRave.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JackEvans.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/LowKi.jpg[/IMG] A poor, poor match between 6 exceptional athletes all fighting for the right to compete on the home of the Cruiserweights, Smackdown. It ended when the match was nearly 7 minutes old, as Rob Evans fell victim to an Arriverderci by Little Guido. Winner at 6:55 Little Guido Maritato (who is now a Smackdown Superstars and will compete in the Cruiserweight Contender 5-Way) [B]Rating: D- [/B] [B]Styles: [/B]What a match! Well, we have to say goodbye to ECW Original Little Guido Maritato, who will return to Smackdown. Moving on, tonight in our main event, ECW Xtreme Champion Elijah Burke teams up with Mordecai to take on Tajiri and the winner of the Number 1 Contender Tournament Rob Van Dam! Last week Paul Heyman made this match and its stipulation. [B]Tazz: [/B]Yup, if Burke and Mordecai get the win, they choose Burke’s opponent at Wrestlemania 23, which could mean that RVD loses his shot! [B]Styles: [/B]I doubt Burke would select Tajiri though, Tazz. I mean, he had to get himself disqualified in their title match last week. He wouldn’t want that again! [B]Tazz: [/B]Good point Joey! Anyway, if RVD and Tajiri win- and it’s the result myself, you, Paul, ever ECW Original and every ECW fan wants- then the match at ‘Mania is a Triple Threat match! Basically, our main event at Wrestlemania 23 is riding on our main event tonight! [B]Rating: C- [/B] [I]Abyss vs. Viscera [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Abyss.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Viscera.jpg[/IMG] A basic big-man contest that wasn’t greatly executed, it seemed more of a filler match than anything else. 5 and a half minutes in, both monsters were fighting on the out-side and got counted out. The match ended in a draw at 5:30 when both competitors were counted out. [B]Rating: D+ [/B] [I]A graphic shows hyping the fact that up next Rey Mysterio will make his final ECW appearance against Scott Steiner. [/I] [CENTER][FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"][SIZE="6"][IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ReyMysterio2.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ScottSteiner.jpg[/IMG] Rey Mysterio vs. Scott Steiner Rey's Final ECW Match Next[/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [B]Rating: D+ [/B] [I]Rey Mysterio’s Final ECW Match [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ReyMysterio2.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ScottSteiner.jpg[/IMG] This was an average match that should mark the return of Rey Mysterio as a Smackdown-exclusive star. The contrast of styles made for a worse, albeit interesting, match-up, although Rey looked good out there. Mysterio hit the West Coast Pop in the 6th minute to get the win. Winner at 6:26 Rey Mysterio [B]Rating: C [/B] [I]We cut backstage, where Rob Van Dam and Tajiri are stood with a mic. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/RobVanDam.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Tajiri.jpg[/IMG] [B]RVD: [/B]Tonight the Whole F****** Show Rob…Van…Dam teams up with Tajiri to take on the so-called Xtreme Champion Elijah Burke and Mordecai. I don’t have a whole lot to say on the matter, besides this: Elijah Burke, prepare for the most Extreme experience of your entire life! Mr. Pay-Per-View, R…V…D…versus Tajiri…versus…Elijah Burke, for the ECW Xtreme Championship! [B]Rating: D+ [/B] [I]Sabu and Balls Mahoney make their way to the ring, Mahoney with a mic. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/BallsMahoney.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Sandman2.jpg[/IMG] [B]Mahoney: [/B]So last week two other ECW Originals laid down an open challenge. Tommy, Sandman- look no further! You want Extreme? You got it! Here, to my left, is our of the most insane sons-of-bitches I’ve ever met, the Suicidal, Homicidal, Genocidal…Sabu! And me, the Chair Swingin’ Freak, Balls Mahoney. So, Wrestlemania 23…us two versus you two…in a Deathmatch! [B]Rating: D- [/B] [I]ECW Xtreme Champion Elijah Burke and Mordecai vs. Rob Van Dam and Tajiri [/I] [IMG]http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ElijahBurke.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Mordecai.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/RobVanDam.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Tajiri.jpg[/IMG] An average match between four good performers, it was ok in terms of action. Tajiri and Mordecai had a good exchange in the ring, but Mordecai’s limited talent and Burke’s inexperience dragged the match down. Eventually, Burke managed to roll up RVD in the 9th minute and got the pinfall, using the ropes for leverage. Burke and Mordecai now get to name Burke’s opponent for Wrestlemania! Winners at 9:30 Elijah Burke and Mordecai [B]Rating: C [/B] [B]Burke: [/B]Haha! We win, and I get to name my opponent for Wrestlemania! Now, should I name someone who thinks he should have beaten me last week, and many see as a huge threat to this title, or someone who beat a load of nobodies to get his shot, that is undeserved? Easy! My opponent at Wrestlemania is…Rob…Van… [B]Mordecai: [/B]Tajiri! Your opponent, Burke, is Tajiri. RVD does not get a title match, and as your partner I am entitled to do that. Van Dam, you are not worthy to fight anybody for this coveted title. I am the Saviour, and what I say goes! [B]Rating: C- [/B] FINAL: C-, hurt our popularity
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[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/twr.jpg[/IMG] Jeff Hardy has been fined. Company policy states that all talent should be at every taping. If they are not on the brand, they should arrive 20 minutes before the taping begins. Hardy reportedly arrived midway through the ECW show, and so has been fined for his tardiness. WWE are now operating a “3 strikes Policy”. Here is the official statement sent to all talent concerning the policy: [I]"Any indiscretions by talent will result in a punishment, varying depending on the severity of the indiscretion. If the indiscretion is tardiness, for instance, the talent will first be given a warning. Once the talent is late for a second time, a “3 Strike Policy” will be employed. A first offence under this policy results in the talent being fined a percentage of their wages. A second indiscretion results in a suspension, lasting one (1) week, and a third results in a suspension, lasting one (1) month. A further offence will result in the talent’s contract being terminated."[/I] [SIZE="5"][COLOR="Blue"]Smackdown! Preview[/COLOR][/SIZE] Cruiserweight Contender Match: Jack Styles vs. Chavo Guerrero vs. Gregory Helms vs. Little Guido Maritato vs. Daivari MITB Qualifier: Montel Vontavious Porter vs. ??? Non-title: United States Champion Finlay vs. William Regal Christian vs. CM Punk Brian Kendrick vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Chris Masters WWE Champion John Cena and Batista vs. Kane and Bobby Lashley Predictions/comments?
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Pre-show: [I]Bryan Danielson vs. “Emo Kid” Alistair McGeorge [/I] This was a decent pre-show match, but the fans had absolutely no interest in it. The match was quite open, with McGeorge and Danielson exchanging quick holds and take-downs. Alistair nearly got the win, getting a 2-count with a unique move he calls the AM Wake Up (he had Danielson in a head-lock, swung one leg forwards then, as he drew it swiftly back, fell face-first, driving Danielson’s head into the mat). After nearly 10 minutes of action, McGeorge was pinned following a Dragon Suplex. Winner at 9:31 Bryan Danielson [B]Rating: D+ [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/fridaynightsmackdown.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/MichaelCole.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JohnLayfield.jpg[/IMG] [B]Cole: [/B]Hello and welcome to another edition of Friday Night Smackdown, I’m Michael Cole with John “Bradshaw” Layfield. John, we’re kicking things off in a huge way here, with the Cruiserweight Contenders Match! [B]JBL: [/B]That’s right Michael! Cruiserweight on both Raw and ECW fought for the chance to be in this match and become a regular on Smackdown, but only two got in! [B]Cole: [/B]Jack Styles from Raw and Little Guido Maritato from the Land of Extreme are now official members of the Smackdown roster, and join Daivari- who won a Smackdown qualifier for this match-, Gregory Helms and former-Champion Chavo Guerrero. The rules are really simple- first fall finishes the match, and the winner- hopefully valiant and worthy- will go to Wrestlemania 23 to challenge for the Cruiserweight Title, against the current champion Scotty 2 Hotty. Here we go! [I]Cruiserweight Contenders Match! [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/AJStyles.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JamesMaritato.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Daivari.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/GregoryHelms.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ChavoGuerreroJr.jpg[/IMG] The match was, sadly, quite poor. However, it showcased Jack Styles’ talents perfectly, and he nearly won almost 2 minutes in, but Guerrero kicked out of the Styles Clash. In the 4th minute, Styles and Guerrero were down on the outside, and Helms was on the apron, arguing with the ref. Daivari Irish Whipped Guido into the ref, who inadvertently knocked Helms of the apron! Daivari then quickly locked in a sleeper hold with scissors. Moments later, Guido tapped out. Winner of the Cruiserweight Contenders Match at 4:49 Daivari [B]Rating: D+ [/B] [I]We cut backstage, where a limo has pulled up. [/I] [B]Cole: [/B]I wonder who’s in the limo…my God! It’s… [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/BookerT.jpg[/IMG] King Booker! He’s back! Just over a week away from Wrestlemania 23 and the King has returned! I can’t say I like him, but I also can’t deny it’s good to have him fit and well. [B]JBL: [/B]Look Michael! Christian is the first to meet our returning monarch, giving him a warm handshake and a manly hug! That’s just respect, something you would know nothing about. What the hell is CM Punk doing here?! [B]Punk: [/B]Booker…sorry, King Booker. As much as I disagree with your tactics, I can’t deny your brilliance in the ring. So, all I have to say is…it’s good to have you back. [B]Rating: C [/B] [I]Batista makes his way to the ring. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/DaveBatista3.jpg[/IMG] [B]Batista: [/B]The list is a “who’s who” of the WWE! Hulk Hogan…Funaki…John Cena. I’ve destroyed some of the best, and I want to continue that at Wrestlemania 23. You see, the past few weeks…me and Kane…we’ve had our disagreements, our…scuffles. So, Kane…get your damn ass out here! I’m challenging you to a match, one-on-one, at Wrestlemania. What do you say, big man?! [B]Rating: B- [/B] [I]The pyro goes off, and the Big Red Machine walks down the aisle and into the ring. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Kane.jpg[/IMG] [B]Kane: [/B]Hahahahaha…Hahahahaha! You actually want to challenge me? Batista, you have made a terrible mistake! I am the single most dominant monster in the history of our profession; you’re no match for me. I have destroyed people your size and bigger with my bare hands, and you will be added to the list. You’ve lit a fire beneath me, Dave, and it’s not going out. For the first time in your life, you are the David to another man’s Goliath. At Wrestlemania, I will be your Goliath and you will not survive. The fire will continue to burn…it will burn. [I]The lights cut out. A minute later, the red pyro goes off in the corners, followed by the arena being lit by red lights. Batista is visibly shaken. [/I] [B]Rating: B+ [/B] [I]Non-title: United States Champion Finlay vs. William Regal [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Finlay2.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/My%20Cuts/WilliamRegal.jpg[/IMG] An average match, but many were expecting greater things from a match between these two. However, the fans had no-one to really get behind, with it being a heel vs. heel match, so that may explain the rating. In the end, the US Champ fell victim to the Regal Cutter. Winner at 13:13 William Regal [B]Rating: C [/B] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Christian.jpg[/IMG] [B]Cole: [/B]Well, Christian is in the ring, waiting for his opponent… [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/CMPunk2.jpg[/IMG] It’s CM Punk! But what’s this?! No! [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/MontelVontaviousPorter.jpg[/IMG] [I]Montel Vontavious Porter charges at Punk, potentially one of his opponents in the ladder match at Wrestlemania if MVP qualifies, and attacks. Christian joins the fight, as the two men beat down Punk. MVP hits the Playmaker onto the steel ramp, and then Christian looks ready to hit the Unprettier, but suddenly… [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/BookerT.jpg[/IMG] [B]Cole: [/B]It’s King…wait no! Booker T! No more “king”, it’s just good old Booker! He’s come to Punk’s rescue! [I]Booker T takes out MVP, and then trades blows with Christian, before hitting the Scissors Kick. He rolls MVP into the ring and hits the Book End, followed by the Spinaroony! [B]Rating: B- [/B] [I]Theodore Long appears on the stage. [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/TheodoreLong.jpg[/IMG] [B]Long: [/B]Well playas! Christian, MVP…that wasn’t smart! Christian, you WERE going to face CM Punk tonight, but now that can’t happen can it? At such sort notice, I’ve had to find a quick replacement. He’s inexperienced, but you’d be surprised at his talent. You’re going against Alistair McGeorge. Now, Montel Vontavious Porter…you’re in a Money in the Bank Qualifier tonight. Yeah, you look confident playa. I wouldn’t if I were you, because you just got your ass kicked by your opponent…Booker T! [B]Rating: C [/B] [I]Money in the Bank Qualifier: Montel Vontavious Porter vs. Booker T [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/MontelVontaviousPorter.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/BookerT.jpg[/IMG] Booker T looked strong in the early goings of his return match, taking MVP to the mat with several right hands and chops. In the third minute, Porter gained the advantaged when he raked Booker’s eye, following up with a clothesline. The middle of the bout saw offence evenly spread, until the final few minutes. MVP accidentally knocked the ref down, but turned into a Book End. Suddenly... [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/KenKennedy.jpg[/IMG] Ken Kennedy ran to the ring and attacked Booker T, hitting the Green Bay Plunge. Kennedy revived the ref and jumped into the crowd. MVP crawled over and covered Booker T for the win. Winner at 11:43 Montel Vontavious Porter (qualifies for the MITB Ladder Match) [B]Rating: C- [/B] [I]Theodore Long makes his way to the ring. [/I] [B]Long: [/B]Ok Kennedy, your choice. You want to get involved in Booker T’s business? You got it! Thanks to you, Booker T has not qualified for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. Looks to me like he has the night off, just like you. So, at Wrestlemania 23 it will be Ken Kennedy versus…Booker T! Oh and as a warm-up…you’re going up against Perry Saturn tonight! Good look playa. [B]Rating: C+ [/B] [I]Christian vs. “Emo Kid” Alistair McGeorge [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/Christian.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/My%20Cuts/MeKYKY.jpg[/IMG] This was a short and uninteresting squash match, notable only for the fact that Christian performed well. McGeorge was just destroyed for less than 2 minutes, until Christian had mercy and pinned him following an Unprettier Winner at 1:39 Christian [B]Rating: D+ [B] [I]Ken Kennedy vs. Perry Saturn [/I] [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/KenKennedy.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/PerrySaturn.jpg[/IMG] Sadly not as brilliant as expected, this match showcased Kennedy as a solid talent. Kennedy looked dangerous throughout the match, continually thwarting Saturn’s brief moments of offence. In the end the fans saw the second Green Bay Plunge of the evening, leading to Kennedy picking up the win. Winner at 9:42 Ken Kennedy [B]Rating: C [/B] [B]Cole: [/B]Here comes the WWE Champion, John Cena! [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JohnCena2.jpg[/IMG] [B]Cena: [/B]Yo…yo…yo…yo…YO! In just 10 days time, it’s the end of the line. At Wrestlemania it’s time to unify…we’re getting an Ultimate Champ, my time is nigh! Undertaker, Michaels…you’re both looking like tapping. Your talent pool is something I could use to crap in. Shawn, you might be the better in-ring technician, but homes- come Wrestlemania you’ll be there wishin’…that the pain will just end and it’s over in a flash. I’m betting earlier that night you’ll be offering me cash...just to stop me from continually kicking your ass, ain’t no way I’m giving you a free pass. Word Life! Now we move onto The Undertaker…people think he’s some legend, I say the Phenom’s a faker. The dude walks to the ring in a trench coat and hat, just watch next Sunday- you’ll be seeing him tap! Yo, I’ll admit- he’s a deserving Heavyweight Champ…but every time I’m in the ring with him my style he’ll cramp! Your reign is over, now look into the eyes of the winner. Your staring at the first Ultimate Wrestling Champion, and his name is John Cena. [B]Rating: A [/B] [B]JBL: [/B]I wouldn’t be surprised, Michael. But moving on, up next is a true contrast of styles. We’ve got the best, most innovative Luchador in the world against the high-flying, risk-taking- but also technical- Brian Kendrick against the pure brawler Chris Masters. This should be interesting! [B]Rating: D+ [/B] [I]The three men make their way to the ring, and the match gets underway. [/I] [IMG]http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ReyMysterio2.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/ChrisMordetzky.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/BrianKendrick.jpg[/IMG] Sadly the match wasn’t as good as it could have been, but it was safe to say that Masters dragged it down. He had the advantage in the opening minutes, pounding Rey and Kendrick. In the 3rd minute he locked Mysterio in the Masterlock, but Kendrick hit an Enziguri on the Masterpiece, forcing him to release the hold. After 5 more minutes of action, Mysterio hit a double 619, following it up with a West Coast Pop and the win. Winner at 8:37 Rey Mysterio [B]Rating: C+ [/B] [I]Main Event: WWE Champion John Cena and Batista vs. Kane and Bobby Lashley [/I] [IMG]http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/JohnCena2.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/DaveBatista3.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/BobbyLashley.jpg[/IMG]&[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x151/RKO_HBK123/My%20Cuts/kane2.jpg[/IMG] An average main event that sums up a largely average Smackdown, it showcased Cena’s talents. Throughout the match he looked good, showing why he’s in the main event of nearly every show. During the match, Lashley was visibly hurt, but completed the match, which ended when he was hit with an F-U. Winners at 12:51 John Cena and Batista [B]Rating: C+ [/B] FINAL: B- Bryan Danielson was used far too much.
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