WWE: The Next Generation

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Matt Striker v [B]Tommy Dreamer[/B] [B]Elijah Burke [/B]v Stvie Richards [B]Shelton Benjamin [/B]v Balls Mahoney [B]CM Punk[/B] v John Morrison and The Miz

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Matt Striker v [B]Tommy Dreamer[/B] [B]Elijah Burke[/B] v Stvie Richards [B]Shelton Benjamin [/B]v Balls Mahoney [B]CM Punk[/B] v John Morrison and The Miz

[The Human Cancer]

[B]Matt Striker[/B] v Tommy Dreamer Elijah Burke v [B]Stvie Richards[/B] [B]Shelton Benjamin[/B] v Balls Mahoney CM Punk v [B]John Morrison and The Miz[/B]

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[B]Matt Striker[/B] v Tommy Dreamer [B]Elijah Burke[/B] v Stvie Richards [B]Shelton Benjamin[/B] v Balls Mahoney [B]CM Punk[/B] v John Morrison and The Miz

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[QUOTE=pat21532;382087] i really enjoy reading this and keep up the great work[/QUOTE] Thanks man. Glad you are enjoying it!

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[CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/TEW%20Banners/ECWPreview.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/JoeyStyles.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Tazz.jpg[/IMG] Styles: Welcome everyone to ECW. We are live on Sci-Fi, coming to you from Birmingham, AL. Tonight, all three of the men in the ECW main event at Wrestlemania are in action tonight. And after last week, the ECW Champion CM Punk is faced with a daunting task. Tazz: Well if there was any doubt that Armando Estrada wants that ECW Title off CM Punk’s waist, there ain’t no more. Styles: Tonight, Punk will take on the WWE Tag Team champions John Morrison and The Miz in an extreme rules handicap match. Burke and Benjamin are in singles action tonight, both of them will face ECW Originals… and talking of ECW Originals, here comes the heart and soul of ECW, Tommy Dreamer. Tazz: Well Joey, we know Tommy Dreamer can’t wait to get his hands on Big Daddy V, and that match is coming up next week. Styles: But tonight, Dreamer must first take on the man who has been guiding Big Daddy V lately, Matt Striker. [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/MattStriker121.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/TommyDreamer.jpg[/IMG] [B]Matt Striker v Tommy Dreamer[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* Styles: … well Striker of course is a very accomplished wrestler in his own rite, focusing more on managing these days, but he’s showing what he’s capable of here tonight. Tazz: Well I remember Tommy Dreamer and Matt Striker banging heads back when Striker was a member of the New Breed… and we all remember who won that battle don’t we? Styles: Striker… focusing on the knee, applying pressure with that leg lock. And ever since Tommy Dreamer helped CM Punk defeat Big Daddy V in a tag match before No Way Out, Striker and V have made Tommy Dreamer their target. Tazz: Right and it’s all set to come to a head next week live on Sci-Fi! Styles: Striker now, sends Dreamer to the corner… runs into an elbow. Dreamer comes out with a clothesline. And another. Striker now… reeling… Dreamer with a ddt… here’s a cover, 1-2… kick out at 2. Tazz: God great resilience by Matt Striker. Styles: Dreamer now… looking to finish this match. Dreamer… looking for the… from behind… Big Daddy V! Big Daddy V attacking. [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/BigDaddyV.jpg[/IMG] Tazz: Dammit… Dreamer all set to finish this match and now he’s getting the crap kicked out of him. Styles: Dreamer set up in the corner… just crushed by V! And Striker putting in the boots. This thing is going to come to a head next week. Tazz: And in extreme rules, I hope Tommy Dreamer does a number on this guy. [B]Tommy Dreamer beat Matt Striker (C+)[/B] ---- *we cut backstage to Anastacia Rose* [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/AnastaciaRose-11.jpg[/IMG] Rose: Please welcome my guest at this time, he is one of the number one contenders for the ECW Title, Elijah Burke. Elijah, after you and Shelton Benjamin beat CM Punk and Batista last week, you must be feeling confident heading into Wrestlemania? [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/elijahburke3tr31.jpg[/IMG] Burke: CM Punk… when you got beat last week… that’s just a taste of what’s coming to you at Wrestlemania. And to all you ECW Originals out there… I don’t give a damn if you don’t want to see me become ECW Champion… cos when I do I’m gonna see that every last one of you ECW Originals are ran out of this brand. ECW is my show… and at Wrestlemania… I’m going to prove it to the world. Tazz: Man I hope Stevie Richards teaches this guy a lesson tonight. He has no respect for the history of ECW. Someone needs to give this guy a real ass kicking. Styles: Well here comes Stevie Richards. Can the ECW Original show Elijah Burke what being on ECW is all about? We’ll find out after these messages. [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/elijahburke3tr31.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/StevenRichards.jpg[/IMG] [B]Elijah Burke v Stevie Richards[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* Styles: Burke now, laying into Richards with the boots. Burke has showed us tonight why he is one of the number one contenders. But Tazz does he look like an EcW Champion to you? Tazz: You know, I get it. Wrestling evolves. I have no problem with that. It’s just I don’t like this guys attitude, and I don’t like the way he disrespects the history of ECW. That’s not champion material as far as I’m concerned. Styles: Richards with a right hand, and another… Richards off the ropes, runs into a clothesline. Down goes Richards. Tazz: Stevie Richards looked like he was building some momentum there. Styles: Burke now… fisherman suplex, cover, 1-2… kick out at 2 by Richards. Great move by Burke, nearly got the pin. Tazz: It was a great move but Stevie Richards, he’s old school. It takes more than that to put him away. Styles: Burke now… setting Richards up for… the Elijah Experience! Is that going to do it? 1-2-3! And Elijah Burke gets the win! Tazz: What an effort by Stevie Richards. This Elijah Burke is a great athlete but he’s a real jerk. Styles: And Burke now… staring at you Tazz. What is he… Tazz: Hey you better not stare at me pal. You don’t want to mess with me. You got enough to worry about. [B]Elijah Burke beat Stevie Richards (B+)[/B] ---- *we cut backstage to Armando Estrada* [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/ArmandoAlejandroEstrada.jpg[/IMG] Estrada: Si… si… si Mr McMahon… don’t worry, I will… hey amigo, what the hell do you want? I was on the phone to Mr McMahon. [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/CMPunk.jpg[/IMG] Punk: Estrada… what’s the deal with me having to face Morrison and Miz tonight? Estrada: Listen my friend… I just thought you could use some practise… I mean at Wrestlemania, you are going to have to face two guys. So you can have taste of that tonight, OK? Punk: Listen Estrada… I don’t care what you throw at me… I’m leaving Wrestlemania still the ECW Champion, and when I do, I’m going to make your life hell. After I beat Burke and Benjamin… you’re going to need to call in some big favours to get this belt off me. Tazz: Now that’s what I call an ECW Champion right there. A guy who stands up to authority. I really hope CM Punk stays the ECW Champion for a long time. Styles: Well up next, we have… well here comes the other man involved in the triple threat at Wrestlemania. The gold standard of ECW, Shelton Benjamin. Tazz: You know what? Shelton Benjamin is one hell of an athlete. But… I just can’t stand this guy either. He and Elijah Burke are just a pair of disrespectful jackasses… and I think it would be a damn shame if one of those two becomes ECW Champion. Styles: Well Shelton grabbing a mic and… [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/SBenjamin2_ndp.jpg[/IMG] Benjamin: I know all three of the men in the triple threat match at Wrestlemania are in action tonight… and after seeing Elijah Burke beat one ECW Original… I’m about to make it two. And what you all gotta realise… that the gold standard of ECW is finally going to get his hands on the ECW Title. At Wrestlemania… a new era while begin for ECW… cos there ain’t no stopping me now! [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/SBenjamin2_ndp.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Balls_Mahoney.jpg[/IMG] [B]Shelton Benjamin v Balls Mahoney[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* Styles: … Benjamin into the corner, Mahoney in with the knee! Out of the corner… bulldog! Here’s a cover, 1-2… kick out at 2. Tazz: Balls Mahoney kicking it old school right now. Styles: Mahoney… slams Benjamin down. Mahoney, on the second rope… oh, misses with the splash. Tazz: Well high flying isn’t something we see very often from Balls Mahoney, he must be trying to pull out all the stops to make sure he gets the win tonight. Styles: Benjamin with the advantage now, off the ropes… connects with the elbow. Here’s a cover, 1-2… kick out at 2. Both men have had close calls in this match. Tazz: Both these guys are going all out for the win here. Styles: Benjamin now… he has Mahoney up… slams him down. Benjamin going up stairs now… what’s he going to do? Tazz: I don’t know I can’t remember the last time I saw… Styles: Oh my God! Benjamin just connected with a leg drop off the top! Here’s the cover, 1-2-3! And Shelton Benjamin earned that win tonight. Tazz: Benjamin looked mighty impressive out there. Both guys gave a hell of an effort. Styles: And Shelton Benjamin showing he has what it takes to pull something out of the hat to get the win. [B]Shelton Benjamin beat Balls Mahoney (A*)[/B] ---- *we cut backstage to Anastacia Rose* [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/AnastaciaRose-11.jpg[/IMG] Rose: Please welcome my guest at this time, the ECW Champion CM Punk. And Punk, after you and Batista lost to Burke and Benjamin last week, are you worried going into your triple threat match at Wrestlemania? [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/CMPunk.jpg[/IMG] Punk: Worried? No I’m not worried… I’m going in there and I am going to show those two *******s what it means to be ECW Champion. I’m sick and tired of those two running their mouths about how they’re going to be the new era of ECW. My time isn’t over yet. And tonight… Estrada… you can put whatever and whoever you want in front of me. I don’t care. There is nothing you can do that will ever make me quit. Nothing you can do that will ever see me give anything less than everything. The Straight-Edge era is here to stay. Styles: Tazz… I don’t think I’ve ever seen CM Punk so intense as he is now. Tazz: For the first time in my career, I actually feel sorry for the guys who have the advantage in a handicap match. The tag team champions are in trouble tonight. Styles: Here come Miz and Morrison. Extreme rules. Punk versus Morrison and Miz. It’s next! [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/CMPunk.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/JohnMorrison-11.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/themiz.jpg[/IMG] [B]‘Extreme Rules Handicap Match’ CM Punk v John Morrison and The Miz[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* Styles: Oh! What a shot with that chair by Morrison. Tazz: Well we all remember Punk and Morrison had some great battles over the ECW Title back in the summer. But tonight… this has been too much for Punk. Styles: Well when Punk beat Morrison for the ECW Title The Miz was involved. And his involvement tonight has made this much more difficult for the champion. Tazz: And this is exactly what our general manager was hoping for when he made this match Styles: Armando Estrada certainly stacked the deck against CM Punk. Oh, man… another chair shot. Punk goes down. Miz and Morrison have really went to work on Punk tonight. Tazz: And I beat Burke and Benjamin are sitting backstage, watching this with a big smile on each of their faces. This is great news for them going into Wrestlemania. Styles: Morrison now… looking to do some more damage… Punk just dropkicked that chair right into Morrisons face! Tazz: The ECW Champ there just going on sheer instincts. Styles: Miz is still in there though. And that is the advantage they have. As soon as Punk takes down one man, the other steps in. Miz… sends Punk to the corner… nobody home! Miz connects with the ring post. Punk form behind, the roll-up, 1-2… Miz kicks out at 2. Tazz: CM Punk now… starting to build some momentum. Styles: Punk now… setting Miz up on the the top rope… what the hell is this? Tazz: God I don’t know but it don’t look good for the Miz. Styles: Punk now… oh wait a second… I know what this is…. CM Punk off the top rope… Tazz: Oh my God! Styles: Oh my God! CM Punk with a sit out powerbomb through our table from the top rope! Tazz: That’s one of the most insane moves I have ever seen! Styles: And listen to this crowd! Listen to those ECW chants! Tazz: Now that’s old school right there! That’s why I’m proud to call CM Punk the ECW Champion. He puts his body on the line night after night. God… that was incredible! Styles: Well I think… I think the Miz might be dead. Punk is crawling back into the ring and… I’m… I’m speechless! Tazz: I can’t believe that move… and now Punk going after Morrison. Styles: Punk now… he has Morrison up… GTS! Go To Sleep on Morrison! There’s the cover, 1-2-3! Tazz: Alright! CM Punk showing what ECW is all about! Styles: The ECW Champion… what a phenomenal effort that was! And the crowd starts that chant again! Tazz: Burke… Benjamin… are you boys sure you’re ready for this? Styles: What will be the response from the number one contenders? The champion has laid down the challenge… come and get him if you dare Burke and Benjamin. We are all out of time folks… join us next week live on Sci-Fi! [B]CM Punk beat John Morrison and The Miz (B+)[/B] ---- [SIZE="1"]Tommy Dreamer beat Matt Striker (C+) Elijah Burke beat Stevie Richards (B+) Shelton Benjamin beat Balls Mahoney (A*) CM Punk beat John Morrison and The Miz (B+)[/SIZE] [B]Overall: A[/B]

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pat21532: 2/4 dse81: 4/4 chris caulfield: 4/4 The Human Cancer: 1/4 Mtm2k6: 3/4 ---- ADeezy62: 21/58 dse81: 37/58 chris caulfield: 40/58 Mtm2k6: 36/58 pat21532: 30/58 RKO_HBK: 14/58 The Human Cancer: 24/58 Smackdown up tommorrow!

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[CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/TEW%20Banners/SDBanner.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Smackdown Preview[/B] [B]Jesse Dalton v Domino[/B] [SIZE="1"]After not seeing them for a while, Jesse and Festus are back on Smackdown. Jesse makes his return tonight, but he faces one half of the red-hot Deuce and Domino. Will Domino continue his teams run? Or will Jesse's return to Smackdown be successful?[/SIZE] [B]Kenny Dykstra v Chuck Palumbo[/B] [SIZE="1"]Dykstra has been bragging about how he will win Money in the Bank. But after Rey Mysterio beat him last week, the hottest rising star on Smackdown has came back down to earth. But Palumbo can't buy a win just now. Will his losing streak continue? Or can Dykstra re-gain some momentum before Wrestlemania?[/SIZE] [B]Kane v John Morrison[/B] [SIZE="1"]These two both qualified for Money in the Bank last week. Now they face on Smackdown with the biggest event of the year just over a week away. Will the Big Red Machine go on and dominate the competiton? Or will Morrison show why he is one half of the tag team champions?[/SIZE] [B]Kevin Thorn v Rey Mysterio[/B] [SIZE="1"]With Kevin Thorn facing Batista at Wrestlemania, who better for him to face than Batista's friend Rey Mysterio? Mysterio has talekd about pride and honour lately, but after his numerous attacks, it seems Thorn has very little of that. Will Rey dial up another win on the road to 'Mania? Or will Thorn send Batista a message by beating his friend?[/SIZE] [B]Batista v Montel Vontavious Porter[/B] [SIZE="1"]After gifting a US Title shot to Matt Hardy last week, MVP was lookinbg for someone to take out his frustrations on. Sadly, he found the Animal. Can MVP step up and show the world just how good he is? Or will the Animal show the ****y champion what being a main eventer is all about?[/SIZE] [B]Finlay v The Edge-heads[/B] [SIZE="1"]After Finlay scored the win over Edge last week, Hawkins and Ryder not only have to do Mr McMahon's dirty work, they are also out for revenge for their mentor. But Finlay has a habit of rising against Mr McMahon's hand picked opponents. Can he do the same again this week? Or will the Edge-heads prove two Edge's are better than one? And will we see or hear from the elusive Undertaker this week?[/SIZE] ---- quick predictions: Jesse Dalton v Domino Kenny Dykstra v Chuck Palumbo Kane v John Morrison Kevin Thorn v Rey Mysterio Batista v MVP Finlay v The Edge-heads

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[B]Jesse Dalton[/B] v Domino Kenny Dykstra v [B]Chuck Palumbo[/B] [B]Kane[/B] v John Morrison Kevin Thorn v [B]Rey Mysterio[/B] [B]Batista[/B] v MVP Finlay v [B]The Edge-heads[/B]

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Jesse Dalton v [B]Domino[/B] [B]Kenny Dykstra[/B] v Chuck Palumbo [B]Kane[/B] v John Morrison Kevin Thorn v [B]Rey Mysterio[/B] [B]Batista[/B] v MVP [B]Finlay[/B] v The Edge-heads

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Jesse Dalton v [B]Domino[/B] [B]Kenny Dykstra [/B]v Chuck Palumbo [B]Kane[/B] v John Morrison Kevin Thorn v [B]Rey Mysterio[/B] [B]Batista[/B] v MVP [B]Finlay[/B] v The Edge-heads

[The Human Cancer]

[B]Jesse Dalton[/B] v Domino [B]Kenny Dykstra[/B] v Chuck Palumbo Kane v [B]John Morrison[/B] Kevin Thorn v [B]Rey Mysterio[/B] [B]Batista[/B] v MVP [B]Finlay[/B] v The Edge-heads

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Jesse Dalton v [B]Domino[/B] [B]Kenny Dykstra[/B] v Chuck Palumbo Kane v [B]John Morrison[/B] [B]Kevin Thorn[/B] v Rey Mysterio [B]Batista[/B] v MVP Finlay v [B]The Edge-heads[/B]

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[CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/TEW%20Banners/SDBanner.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/MichaelCole.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/JonathanCoachman.jpg[/IMG] Cole: Welcome everybody to the show that’s changing Friday nights! Welcome to Friday night Smackdown. And Coach, I have to ask, will we see the Undertaker tonight in Birmingham, AL. Coach: Well we didn’t see him last week so I have to believe we won’t see him this week. Cole: But Coach what about all the strange goings on we had last week? What about the lights going out? What about that thunder we heard? Are you trying to tell me that the Undertaker wasn’t behind all of that? Coach: That’s exactly what I’m saying… well, here comes Edge, I’m sure he’ll tell you the same thing. Cole: Well… the World Heavyweight champion is coming out here but… he doesn’t look very happy… infact, I’d go as far as to say he looks pretty scared Coach. Coach: He does not look scared. He is focused that’s all… [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/AdamCopeland.jpg[/IMG] Edge: Last week… someone back there was trying to mess with me. Someone is trying to freak me out. And I know who it was. Teddy… if this crap continues this week… I am coming back there and I am going to get you fired Teddy. I know Vince McMahon is here tonight, and once I explain to him that I am suffering from some serious mental trauma through all off this… I know that he’ll… *GONG* Coach: God not again… *GONG* Cole: The lights go out on Edge again. Coach: I can’t see a thing Cole. Cole: I don’t think anyone can… *GONG* Cole: Well the lights are back on but… Edge: Alright… alright, that’s it. Enough of this… I am sick of this… Cole: And Edge throws down that microphone and… well, he’s just walked off. Coach: This is clearly starting to affect the health and well being of the champion. Teddy Long better stop this. Cole: What’s to say this even is Teddy Long? He said last week he hadn’t been in touch with the Undertaker. Teddy Long knows as much as we do. Coach: You can’t honestly believe that? Teddy Long is in cahoots with the Undertaker. This is all so Edge doesn’t make it to Wrestlemania and Teddy gets to keep his job a bit longer. ---- Cole: We’re back from commercial folks, and up next, singles action. Deuce and Domino have been on a roll lately. Tonight, Domino is in action against Jesse Dalton. [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/JesseDalton51.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Domino.jpg[/IMG] [B]Jesse Dalton v Domino [/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* Cole: And… Festus is stood here at ringside and… well, he’s a quiet guy isn’t he? Coach: He’s a weird looking guy, but when he’s in the ring and that bell rings he can be a very dangerous guy. Cole: Domino, scoops him up, down with the backbreaker. Here’s a cover, 1-2… kick out by Jesse. Coach: Deuce and Domino have been on a roll lately and it can’t be long until they earn another shot at the tag team titles. Cole: Jesse and Festus will be looking for a shot as well, as Jesse connects with that dropkick. Domino, off the ropes, crossbody, here’s the cover, 1-2… kick out by Domino. Coach: If Jesse can win tonight then it would set his team up for a title shot I’m sure. Cole: Jesse now, facebuster to Domino. Jesse now, going upstairs, off the top rope… nobody home. Domino with the roll-up, 1-2-3. And Domino keeps his winning run going. Coach; Well Jesse gambled and he paid for it. Cole: Deuce and Domino win again. When will they be back in the tag team title picture? [B]Domino beat Jesse Dalton (C-)[/B] ---- *we cut backstage to Vickie Guerrero* [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Vickie_Guerrero4.jpg[/IMG] Vickie: Oh my God, Edge are you OK? [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/AdamCopeland.jpg[/IMG] Edge: Listen, where is Vince McMahon? I want Teddy long kicked out of this arena and out of this company tonight. This has gone too far! Vickie: Edge… um… Teddy Long isn’t here tonight. He called yesterday to say he wouldn’t be coming in. He has an emergency at home. He’s not here. Edge: What? Vickie: Teddy isn’t here. Edge: No… no he has to be here. He’s the guy doing all that stuff with the lights… isn’t he? Vickie: I don’t think so. You look so stressed out. Why don’t you relax tonight? Edge: No… no I can’t. I… I gotta find Vince. Cole: Um… well, I guess that means it wasn’t Teddy Long after all. Coach: I… I don’t know what to say. It… it has to be him. Cole: I don’t think so Coach… I think the Undertaker is here tonight. He’s here and he’s staking the World Heavyweight Champion. Coach: Don’t say that, Edge is in a bad enough state as it is without you saying things like that. Cole: Well I’m sorry but… well, here comes Kenny Dykstra, a young man who has been on the rise lately and… Coach: Don’t try and change the subject Michael Cole. Do you know something about the Undertaker? Cole: No I don’t know anything… all I know is that Kenny Dykstra takes on Chuck Palumbo. And that match is next. Coach: If you know something you should… [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/KennyDystra.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/ChuckPalumbo-2.jpg[/IMG] [B]Kenny Dykstra v Chuck Palumbo[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* Cole: Palumbo has been on a losing streak lately, and we saw him last week he wasn’t happy after his loss. Coach: And Dykstra on the other hand has really grown as a competitor, so much so that we’ll see him in action in Money in the Bank at Wrestlemania. Cole: Less than 10 days away from the biggest show of the year. Dykstra now, with a great dropkick. Here’s the cover, 1-2… kick out by Palumbo. Coach: And you know Kenny Dykstra is the hottest rising star on Smackdown right now. He has a big future ahead of him. Cole: Dykstra sends Palumbo to the corner, charging in and… runs into a boot. Palumbo now… comes charging out the corner with an elbow. Palumbo follows up with another boot. Down goes Dykstra. Coach: Palumbo, a guy who has a lot of power behind him. He could be a big part of Smackdown if he can keep his head on straight. Cole: Dykstra off the ropes, Palumbo misses with the clothesline… but he catches Dykstra in mid air… going for the full throttle but… hey, wait Dykstra round the back, reverses it, cover, 1-2-3. Kenny Dykstra with the roll-up gets the 3 count. Coach: Wow. Great reversal by Dykstra and… Cole: Wait a second, Palumbo again, almost scratching his head here, thinking how did he lose another one? Coach: He not going do himself any favours by acting like that. [B]Kenny Dykstra beat Chuck Palumbo (C+)[/B] ---- *we cut backstage to Vince McMahon* [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/VinceMcMahon.jpg[/IMG] Vince: Is he… is he OK? I mean, he’s the World Heavyweight Champion… I need him to be healthy right now. I mean, Wrestlemania is right around the corner. Now I know being a champion is stressful but… this is getting a little out of hand. [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Vickie_Guerrero4.jpg[/IMG] Vickie: Mr McMahon I know… this whole thing with the Undertaker has really got to him. I’m worried about him. Vince: Yeah? I’m worried too… you say Teddy Long isn’t here tonight? Vickie: No. Vince: And he’s not the one causing all of this? Vickie: No… I don’t think so. Vince: Alright… you tell Edge… that I’ll find out who’s behind all of this. OK? But now… I have to take care of a little problem of my own. Coach: You see Cole, Mr McMahon is going straighten this whole thing out. This damn thing with the lights going out is going to stop now. You’ll see. Cole: So what do you think we’re going to find out if the Undertaker is here or… Coach: How many times Cole? He’s not here. He isn’t coming back. Cole: Well, we’ll wait for answers from Mr McMahon but up next, we two of the Money in the Bank qualifiers in action. Last week we saw Rey Mysterio and Kenny Dykstra in action. Tonight, Kane goes one on one with ECW’s John Morrison. [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/GlenJacobs2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/JohnMorrison-11.jpg[/IMG] [B]Kane v John Morrison [/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* Cole: Morrison has Kane in the corner, going to work on that right knee. Trying to wear down the Big Red Machine. Coach: I have to ask, I mean… do you think Kane knows where the Undertaker is? Cole: Why don’t you go ask him yourself? You’re a broadcast journalist, I’m sure that comes under your job description. Coach: I’m not talking to him. Cole: Well then, let’s focus on this match. Morrison, takes Kane down with a leg sweep. Morrison now, looking to go upstairs… Morrison off the top… Kane caught him! He’s setting him up for a… chokeslam! Kane now… hey wait, Layla on the apron, distracting Kane… Coach: Oh no c’mon… he wouldn’t do that to a women. Cole: And from behind, Miz just cracked Kane with that tag team title. The referee never saw it. Morrsion with the cover, 1-2-3. And Morrison just stole one from Kane. Coach: That’s exactly what he deserves for putting his hands on a woman. [B]John Morrison beat Kane (B)[/B] ---- *we cut backstage to Eve Torres* [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/EveTorres11.jpg[/IMG] Eve: Please welcome my guest at this time, Rey Mysterio. And Rey, tonight you face a man who is set to take on your good friend Batista at Wrestlemania, Kevin Thorn. How do you approach this match? [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/ReyMysterio.jpg[/IMG] Rey: You know what Eve? I ma not know a whole lot about this guy Thorn, but if he’s man enough to pick a fight with Batista, then he’s got to be a tough guy. But tonight, I’m going out there to show that I have what it takes to be a champion again. I’m going into Wrestlemania to win Money in the Bank. I talked last week about Wrestlemania moments, and how you have to earn them. Tonight, I’m going to prove it. Cole: Rey Mysterio, being at Wrestlemania, it means so much to him, especially after the injuries he’s suffered. Coach: Right but tonight, he’s up against a very dangerous individual in Kevin Thorn. Cole: Well, here comes Thorn now. Kevin Thorn and Rey Mysterio. That’s coming up, next. [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/KevinThorn101.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/ReyMysterio.jpg[/IMG] [B]Kevin Thorn v Rey Mysterio[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* Cole: Thorn now, going back to those boots to the midsection. Thorn has so far managed to keep Rey grounded. Coach: And that was the mistake Kenny Dykstra made last week. He let Rey start flying around and that’s what cost him the match. Cole: Thorn now, sends Rey off the ropes, Thorn hits a huge boot. Down goes Rey. Coach: And straight away, Thorn puts on that chinhold. Taking away the air game of Rey Mysterio. Keeping Rey grounded is the way you’re going to beat him. Cole: This crowd now, trying to get Rey back in this match. Rey, trying to fight back to his feet. Kick to the leg. And another. Rey off the ropes, ducks the big boot… dropkick to the knee. Down goes Thorn. Coach: Thorn better get him grounded. He’s picking up the pace. Cole: Mysterio now, off the ropes… springboard into… no wait, Thorn caught him. Coach: Going for that crucifix powerbomb. Cole: Rey counters into a hurricarana! Thorn now, set up for… 619! Rey connects. Here’s the cover, 1-2-3! Rey Mysterio gets the win! Coach: I thought Thorn had him at one point but… Cole: Hey wait! Thorn from behind. Attacking Rey from behind. Kevin Thorn just beating down Rey Mysterio. This totally uncalled for. It was a fair match. Coach: Kevin Thorn is obviously sending Batista a message ahead of Wrestlemania. He wants him to see that… [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Batista7.jpg[/IMG] Cole: And here he comes! It’s Batista! Batista in the ring… spinebuster! Down goes Thorn! The Animal making the save. Coach: Man I can’t wait for when these two collide at Wrestlemania! [B]Rey Mysterio beat Kevin Thorn (A)[/B] ---- *we cut backstage to Eve Torres* [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/EveTorres11.jpg[/IMG] Eve: Please welcome my guest at this time, the United States Champion, MVP. After you pretty much gave Matt Hardy the win over… [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/MontelVontaviousPorter13.jpg[/IMG] MVP: Whoa, whoa, hold on. I give Matt Hardy anything. I’m going to give him a beating at Wrestlemania. But you can just stop that kind of talk right now. Listen, tonight, I’m going out there to prove a point. I’m going to send a message to Matt Hardy tonight. I’m going to beat Batista. And at Wrestlemania, I’m going to defend my United States title. I am half man ,half amazing. And I’m going prove it to the World. Cole: MVP and Batista are up next. And Coach, I have to ask, we’re still waiting to hear about the Undertaker. Is he here tonight? Coach: Well Mr McMahon said he would get to the bottome of it so I guess we have to wait for him to tell us what’s going on. Cole: If Mr McMahon does figure it out… well, here comes the Animal! Batista is coming to the ring. Batista, MVP. That match is next! [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Batista7.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/MontelVontaviousPorter13.jpg[/IMG] [B]Batista v Montel Vontavious Porter[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* Cole: MVP with kicks to the gut. We have seen MVP lately, showing absolutely no remorse towards Matt Hardy for injuring him. Hardy came back with a bang and he’s looking for revenge at Wrestlemania. Coach: Well I don’t think MVP should show any remorse. He was faced with a challenger and he dealt with him. What’s wrong with that? Cole: You know that’s not what happened. MVP attacked Matt Hardy and… ow, what a shot by Batista. Coach: Batista getting fired up now. Cole: MVP off the ropes… spinebuster! Batista now, looking for the Batista-bomb! He gets MVP, sets him up… and, MVP just rolling out of the ring. And… he’s leaving. Coach: MVP has had enough. He doesn’t desrve to be treated like this. He’s the United States Champion and he deserves better. [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/MattHardy.jpg[/IMG] Cole: What a coward MVP is, just rolling out of the ring and leaving this match. That’s not the actions of a… hey wait, from behind… Matt Hardy! Matt Hardy grabbing MVP, throwing him back into the ring! Coach: That should be a disqualification right there! He just out his hands on MVP for no reason… Cole: Spear! Batista hits the spear. Matt Hardy was just making sure MVP got what he deserves. Batista now, lining him up… Coach: This isn’t going to be good. Cole: Setting him up for… Batista-bomb! Here’s the cover, 1-2-3! And Batista picks up the win over MVP! Coach: What kind of officiating was that? MVP should’ve won that match by disqualification the second Matt Hardy put his hands on him. Cole: The Animal takes another step towards his showdown with Kevin Thorn at Wrestlemania! [B]Batista beat Montel Vontavious Porter (B+)[/B] ---- *we cut backstage to Finlay* [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Finlay2.jpg[/IMG] Finlay: Vince? Another pep talk? [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/VinceMcMahon.jpg[/IMG] Vince: You know something Finlay? I can’t wait until Wrestlemania. I mean… we have Randy Orton and Ric Flair. Edge and The Undertaker… if he turns up. Finlay: How’s that going for you? Vince: Not good… I can’t find him anywhere. I don’t know who’s doing all this stuff with the lights. But anyway… we have all that… and I’m going to kick you and that bastard out of my company and out of my life. Finlay: Oh you think so? Vince: Yes I do… and you know why? Because, I’m going to have a man in my corner at Wrestlemania. Infact, you’re going to face him next week here on Smackdown. Finlay: Oh yeah… who is he? Vince: You’re going to face… the Great Khali. And at Wrestlemania, in our street fight, he’s going to make sure… you have no chance in hell! Cole: The Great Khali is going to be in Mr McMahon’s corner? How is that fair? Coach: He’s the boss. He can do what he wants. Cole: Well we still don’t have any answers as to the whereabouts of the Undertaker. Mr McMahon can’t find him anywhere. We still don’t know what the hell is going on round here. Coach: I… I really don’t know what’s going on. Cole: Well here come the Edge-heads. And tonight, they are out here not only to do Mr McMahon’s dirty work for him, they’re looking for some revenge after Fnlay beat Edge last week. [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/CurtHawkins.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/ZachRyder.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Finlay2.jpg[/IMG] [B]The Edge-heads v Finlay[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* Coach: … infact, I would go as far to say that I think Vince McMahon is the heavy favourite to win that match. Cole: Well before I would’ve agreed with you, I mean who would think Finlay wouldn’t win a street fight? But now, with the Great Khali going to be in Mr McMahon’s corner, I have to give it to Mr McMahon. Khali, in a no holds bared situation could do some serious damage. Caoch: And maybe this time he’ll finally get his hands on Hornswoggle. Cole: Well, let’s hope that doesn’t happen. Ryder now, whips Finlay towards Hawkins… Hawkins misses with the spear… Finlay with a right hand. And Ryder runs into a clothesline. Hawkins and Ryder haven’t tried to pin Finaly yet, they have been out to cause as much damage as possible. Coach: Right and let’s remember this match is all about payback. This is about the Edge-heads getting revenge for Edge and softening up Finlay for Mr McMahon. Cole: Hawkins now, tagging in Ryder… another kick to the gut. The Edge-heads looking to… well here comes Edge. You knew the World Heavyweight Champion would make an appearance at some point. [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/AdamCopeland.jpg[/IMG] Coach: What? He’s just out here supporting his boys that’s all. Cole: Oh is that all? You don’t think Edge is going to get involved in this match? Coach: Well… maybe if he’s needed. But Hawkins and Ryder are looking good right now, and Edge is just out to support them. Cole: And Finlay fires back with a hard shot to Ryder… and another. Finlay, slams him down. Off the ropes, drops the knee into the face of Ryder, here’s a cover, 1-2… kick out at 2. Coach: Zack Ryder better… now what is he doing? [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/LittleBastard.jpg[/IMG] Cole: Hey… Hornswoggle out from under the ring. Hornswoggle… and Edge saw him. Edge chasing Hornswoggle back under and… Hornswoggle disappeared almost as quickly as he came out. Coach: I can’t wait for Mr McMahon to kick that… Cole: Wait Hornswoggle round the other side… tosses the shillelagh to Finlay… he just nailed Zack Ryder. Edge and Hawkins on the outside. The ref never saw it, here’s the cover, 1-2-3! Finlay wins! Finlay just beat the Edge-heads! Coach: That little bastard! Why do bad things always happen when he shows his face? Cole: I guess that’s the luck of the Irish. Coach: Luck of the… Cole: And Edge and the Edge-heads now. Attacking Finlay. This has just become a 3 on 1 beating. This is beyond revenge. This looks like something Mr McMahon has ordered Edge to do. Coach: Edge doesn’t take orders from anyone. He’s the World Heavy… *GONG* Coach: No! Not again! *GONG* Cole: The lights have gone again. Coach: There’s that damn thunder again. Cole: I… I can’t see a thing. Coach: What is that? What is that thing at the top of the aisle? Cole: It looks like… it’s a symbol! It’s the Undertaker’s symbol! Oh! Oh my God! That symbol just erupted into flames! Is this a look at what awaits Edge at Wrestlemania? Coach: What the hell… *GONG* Cole: Well the lights are back on but… Coach: Where are Hawkins and Ryder? Cole: Where have the Edge-heads gone? And look at Edge! Look at the look on Edge’s face! The Edge-heads have disappeared! Edge is all alone in the ring! Coach: What is going on around here? We need some security or something! Cole: Edge has just seen the Edge-heads vanish! Where have they gone? And will we see the Undertaker before Wrstlemania? Join us next week to find out! [B]Finlay beat The Edge-heads (B)[/B] ---- [SIZE="1"]Domino beat Jesse Festus (C-) Kenny Dykstra beat Chuck Palumbo (C+) John Morrison beat Kane (B) Rey Mysterio beat Kevin Thorn (A) Batista beat MVP (B+) FInlay beat The Edge-heads (B)[/SIZE] [B]Overall: B[/B]

[iMac]

pat21532: 2/6 dse81: 5/6 chris caulfield: 5/6 The Human Cancer: 5/6 Mtm2k6: 4/6 ---- Going into the last week before Wrestlemania it looks like: ADeezy62: 21/64 dse81: 42/64 chris caulfield: 45/64 Mtm2k6: 40/64 pat21532: 32/64 RKO_HBK: 14/64 The Human Cancer: 29/64 Only three more shows to Mania!

[iMac]

[CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/TEW%20Banners/RAWBanner.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Raw Preview[/B] [B]'World Tag Team Championship Match' Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes v Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch[/B] [SIZE="1"]After weeks of these two teams squaring off against each other, it comes down to the decide tonight. After so many wins, surely Cade and Murdoch are favourites to reclaim the gold they lost? Or can Holly and Rhodes rally to hold on to their titles?[/SIZE] [B]Beth Phoenix and Melina v Candice Michelle and Mickie James[/B] [SIZE="1"]All four of the divas in the Wrestlemania title match meet up tonight in tag team action. Can the champion Beth Phoenix lead her team to victory? Or will Candice and Mickie put the champion on edge going into the title match?[/SIZE] [B]Brian Kendrick v Charlie Hass[/B] [SIZE="1"]After earning the rite to go to Money in the Bank, Brian Kendrick is looking to build on that with a win tonight. But will Charlie Hass bring Kendrick back down to earth? Or will Kendrick go into Wrestlemania full of confidence?[/SIZE] [B]'Money In The Bank Qualifier' Jeff Hardy v Santino Marella[/B] [SIZE="1"]There is one spot left for Money in the Bank. After being robbed of his Intercontinental championship by Carlito last week, can Hardy bounce back by going to Wrestlemania? Or after weeks of complaining that he deserves to be there, will Santino finally earn it in his last chance?[/SIZE] [B]John Bradshaw Layfield v Bobby Lashley[/B] [SIZE="1"]Both these men have their eyes on bigger problems heading into 'Mania, but both will be wanting a win to take them there. Will Lashley send a message to Mr Kennedy by beating the former World Champion? Or will the Wrestling God show Chris Jericho that he is more than capable of picking up the win in there clash?[/SIZE] [B]Ric Flair, Triple H and Shawn Michaels v Randy Orton, Umaga and The Big Show[/B] [SIZE="1"]After hearing that tonight could be the last night for Ric Flair and DX on Raw, they are determined to go out with a bang. However, the three men facing them know they could score major pshycological boosts by winning tonight. Can Flair and DX re-live the glory days and win? Or will the returning Big Show give Orton and Umaga the boost they need for victory?[/SIZE] ---- Quick Predictions: Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes v Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch Beth Phoenix and Melina v Candice Michelle and Mickie James Brian Kendrick v Charlie Hass Jeff Hardy v Santino Marella John Bradshaw Layfield v Bobby Lashley Ric Flair, Triple H and Shawn Michaels v Randy Orton, Umaga and Big Show

[ADeezy62]

Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes v [B]Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch[/B] Beth Phoenix and Melina v [B]Candice Michelle and Mickie James[/B] [B]Brian Kendrick[/B] v Charlie Hass [B]Jeff Hardy[/B] v Santino Marella [B]John Bradshaw Layfield[/B] v Bobby Lashley [B]Ric Flair, Triple H and Shawn Michaels[/B] v Randy Orton, Umaga and Big Show

[JamesFosterFan021]

[B]Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes*[/B] v Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch [B]Beth Phoenix and Melina[/B] v Candice Michelle and Mickie James Brian Kendrick v [B]Charlie Hass[/B] [B]Jeff Hardy[/B] v Santino Marella John Bradshaw Layfield v [B]Bobby Lashley[/B] Ric Flair, Triple H and Shawn Michaels v [B]Randy Orton, Umaga and Big Show[/B] *= DQ

[pat21532]

[B]Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes [/B]v Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch Beth Phoenix and Melina v [B]Candice Michelle and Mickie James[/B] [B]Brian Kendrick[/B] v Charlie Hass [B]Jeff Hardy[/B] v Santino Marella John Bradshaw Layfield v [B]Bobby Lashley[/B] [B]Ric Flair, Triple H and Shawn Michaels[/B] v Randy Orton, Umaga and Big Show

[dse81]

[B]Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes[/B] v Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch Beth Phoenix and Melina v [B]Candice Michelle and Mickie James[/B] [B]Brian Kendrick[/B] v Charlie Hass [B]Jeff Hardy[/B] v Santino Marella [B]John Bradshaw Layfield[/B] v Bobby Lashley [B]Ric Flair, Triple H and Shawn Michaels[/B] v Randy Orton, Umaga and Big Show

[chris caulfield]

[B]Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes[/B] v Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch Beth Phoenix and Melina v [B]Candice Michelle and Mickie James[/B] [B]Brian Kendrick[/B] v Charlie Hass [B]Jeff Hardy [/B]v Santino Marella [B]John Bradshaw Layfield [/B]v Bobby Lashley [B]Ric Flair, Triple H and Shawn Michaels [/B]v Randy Orton, Umaga and Big Show

[The Human Cancer]

[B]Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes[/B] v Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch Beth Phoenix and Melina v [B]Candice Michelle and Mickie James[/B] [B]Brian Kendrick[/B] v Charlie Hass [B]Jeff Hardy[/B] v Santino Marella John Bradshaw Layfield v [B]Bobby Lashley[/B] Ric Flair, Triple H and Shawn Michaels v [B]Randy Orton, Umaga and Big Show[/B]

[Mtm2k6]

[B]Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes[/B] v Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch [B]Beth Phoenix and Melina[/B] v Candice Michelle and Mickie James [B]Brian Kendrick[/B] v Charlie Hass [B]Jeff Hardy[/B] v Santino Marella [B]John Bradshaw Layfield[/B] v Bobby Lashley [B]Ric Flair, Triple H and Shawn Michaels[/B] v Randy Orton, Umaga and Big Show

[iMac]

[CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/TEW%20Banners/RAWBanner.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/JimRoss.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/JerryLawler.jpg[/IMG] JR: Welcome everybody to Monday Night Raw! We are less than one week away from Wrestlemania! And King, tonight, we are live in Charlotte, NC. We’re in Ric Flair country! King: Right and we both know that tonight could be Ric Flair’s last appearance on Monday Night Raw. And if he’s going out, where better to go out than in the area he made his name? JR: We have that huge six man tag team match tonight, the WWE Champion Randy Orton, Umaga and the return of the Big Show. Those three individuals team up to take on The Nature Boy, and D-Generation X. King: Oh man I can’t wait, what a match that’s going to be. JR: Also, tonight… *WOOO* JR: Well here he comes! Ric Flair is kicking off tonight’s show! King: Boy what an emotional night this could turn out to be for Ric Flair… [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/RicFlair.jpg[/IMG] Flair: Tonight… could be my last night wrestling in North Carolina. That’s what everyone keeps telling me. All the guys in the back… they say that tonight… could be my last appearance on Monday Night Raw. And to them… and to all of you here tonight… I say… I… will… be back! I’ll be here next week on Raw! I’ll be here every week on Raw! I’ll be here until Raw gets cancelled. And I’ll be doing it… as the WWE Champion. I promise right now… I’ll be at Wrestlemania 25! And I’ll still be the jet flyin’, limousine ridin’, wheelin’ dealin’, kiss stealin’ son of a gun I’ve always been! The Nature Boy… will never retire! And tonight… I will show the world, that… *HEY* JR: Oh c’mon… this was meant to be Ric Flair’s moment to say goodbye to his home town, maybe for the last time. And now this jerk is coming out here. [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/RandyOrton5.jpg[/IMG] Orton: Ric Flair… how nice for you to have… this last moment with your people. You see Ric… I don’t know if you’re having a hard time understanding me but… after Wrestlemania… your career is over. I’ve told you so many times… that I am the legend killer! And you Ric Flair, you are a legend in this business. And when I’m given the chance to end someone’s career… I take it. I have put countless people on the shelf, and you are next on my list Ric. And just so you know, my reign as champion… Flair… Shut up! I am sick and tired of hearing you talk Orton. This is no ordinary legend you’re dealing with Orton. This is the Nature Boy! And if you think that I am going out to a punk like you… you gotta think again. Orton… I will become champion. I will go on forever… and there’s not a damn thing you can do about it! WOOO! JR: Well King… I admire Ric Flair for standing his ground on this. He’s not going to be intimidated by Randy Orton. King: Yeah but you have to wonder, is Ric Flair for real, or is Orton going to deliver on his promises? ---- JR: Folks we’re back from commercial, and up next, the tag team titles are on the line. The champs Cody Rhodes and Hardcore Holly, well they’ve been on the losing end to Cade and Murdoch for three straight weeks now. King: Yeah and you have to ask will their title reign come to an end here tonight? [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/HardcoreHolly.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/CodyRhodes21.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Lance_Cade31.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/TrevorMurdoch2.jpg[/IMG] [B]Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes v Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclsuion* JR: Cade now, going to work on Cody. Kicking away at him in the corner. Tag made, in comes Trevor Murdoch. King: JR. I have to think that the fact Cade and Murdoch have scored so many wins over Holly and Rhodes lately that… they’ll have a pretty good idea of what it takes to beat them with the titles on the line. JR: Absolutely. These two teams have been feuding all the way back to before Survivor Series. Both teams know each other pretty well. Shot by Murdoch, down goes Cody. King: Cody has been targeted for modt of this match. Cade and Murdoch haven’t let him make a tag. JR: Smart strategy by the challengers. Murdoch, sends Cody to the corner. Murdoch charges in… runs into an elbow, and another one, Cody out of the corner with the bulldog. Both men are down now. The referee starts to count. King: And now would be a good time for Cody to make it to his corner and make the tag. JR: Both men inching towards their corners… Murdoch tags Cade, Cody tags Holly. Holly, charges in with a clothesline. Cade, sent off the ropes… big backbody drop. Here’s a cover, 1-2… kick out by Lance Cade. Murdoch comes in, kicks to Holly… King: … here comes Cody! JR: Cody Rhodes flying in, takes Cody and Murdoch to the outside. Cade now, sends Holly off the ropes, misses the clothesline, Holly… has him up… Alabama Slam! Here’s the cover, 1-2-3! And Cody Rhodes and Hardcore Holly retain their titles. King: Hell of a job by Rhodes and Holly. [B]Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes beat Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch (C-)[/B] ---- *we cut backstage to Shane McMahon* [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/ShaneMcMahon.jpg[/IMG] Shane: Listen big guy… I want you and Umaga to send a message tonight OK? You let DX know that we mean business out there. We need to make sure they understand what they’re dealing with. [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Big_Show5.jpg[/IMG] Big Show: You got it man. I mean, we’ll go out there and… Shane: Hey… Dad. What’s up? [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/VinceMcMahon.jpg[/IMG] Vince: So… you’re back huh? And you… you set this up? Shane: Yeah I did. Vince: Well… I’m proud of you son. I think that finally… we’re going to be rid of that pair of degenerates. I tell you what Show… if you help Shane take care of them at Wrestlemania… maybe a title shot could be your reward. Big Show: That’s why I’m back… to be a champion again. Vince: Good… good. Well, good luck tonight. King: Did you see the smile on Mr McMahon’s face? JR: I don’t like this King. He’s too happy. Shane McMahon has put together a dream team of talent. I really fear for DX at Wrestlemania. King: Well, I have something that might cheer you up. At least, it’ll cheer me up. JR: What’s that? King: A divas tag team match! [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/BethPhoenix3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Melina5.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/AlexisLaree.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Candice_Michelle.jpg[/IMG] [B]Beth Phoenix and Melina v Mickie James and Candice Michelle[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* JR: Beth with those clubs to the back. So much power in the Women’s champion… nice suplex, here’s a cover, 1-2… kick out by Candice. King: It’s a kind of power you don’t often see in the women’s division . JR: Beth now has Candice up… Candice drives Beth into the corner. Melina tags in, Candice dives across the ring to tag Mickie. Mickie James in now, conects with that dropkick. King: Boy JR I can’t wait for that four way at Wrestlemania… JR: Mickie off the ropes, flying clothesline. Cover, 1-2… kick out by Melina. The match at Wrestlemania is certainly going to be interesting. Four great divas who have all picked up wins recently. Micke off the ropes… Beth trying to interfere… Mickie kicks her off the apron. King: Down goes the champ… JR: Mickie tags in Candice. Candice Michelle in now, she comes off the ropes… cross body! Here’s a cover, 1-2-3! And Mickie and Candice get the win! King: And look at Beth Phoenix. The champion is furious out here. JR: Well it was Melina that was pinned but remember, that’ll be enough at Wrestlemania for the title to change hands. [B]Mickie James and Candice Michelle beat Beth Phoenix and Melina (C+)[/B] ---- *we cut backstage to Maria* [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/MariaKanellis2.jpg[/IMG] Maria: Please welcome my guest at this time, Mr Kennedy. Um… I was just wondering, when you nad Bobby Lashley meet… [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/KenAnderson.jpg[/IMG] Kennedy: Hey… save it alright? I only got one thing to say. Lashley… I’m done playing with you OK? At Wrestlemania… I am going to teach you at wrestling lesson. I will run you ragged in that ring. I will embarrass you in front of the world. I will make you never want to enter a wresling ring again. And after that… I will become Mr Wrestlemania…. Wrestlemania! King: Mr Wrestlemania? JR: Well… he’s called himself everything else so… but I don’t think he’s going to find so easy against Bobby Lashley. King: Well this is a rematch of course. Lashley already holds a win over Kennedy. JR: Well up next, one of the most surprising entrants into Money in the Bank in WWE history, Brian Kendrick is in action against Charlie Hass. [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Spanky.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/CharlieHass.jpg[/IMG] [B]Brian Kendrick v Charlie Hass[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* JR: Hass now, locks in that sleeper. Kendrick starting to fade a little bit. King: Well we have seen Brian Kendrick pick up some huge wins lately, and I can’t believe we’re going to see him in Money in the Bank at Wrestlemania. JR: Certainly was a surprise but he earned it, and you know that high flying style of his could lead to some great moments at Wrestlemania. Kendrick, trying to fight back to his feet. There’s an elbow to the midsection, and another, and a third. Kendrick off the ropes… flying clothesline. Here’s a cover, 1-2.. kick out by Hass. King: Kendrick now, he’s starting to fly… JR: Kendrick goes upstairs… dropkick off the top rope! Another cover, 1-2… kick out by Hass again. King: Great move by Kendrick but Hass is a tough competitor. JR: Kendrick, running Hass into the corner… sliced bread! What a move! Here’s a cover, 1-2-3. And this time Kendrick gets the three count! King: Wow. I mean… Brian Kendrick certainly is someone that looks like having a huge future in the WWE. [B]Brian Kendrick beat Charlie Hass (C+)[/B] ---- JR: We’re back from commercial folks, and still to come, that huge six man tag team match featuring… *ARE YOU READY?* JR: Well, here come two of the participants right now. *BREAK IT DOWN* King: It’s time for DX! JR: And King, you have to wonder… we’ve talked so much about this possibly being Ric Flair’s last time on Monday Night Raw… could this be the last time we see D-Generation X? King: Well… if it is you know these two are going to go out with a bang… [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/TripleHDX.jpg[/IMG] HHH: I have one question… are you ready? No… maybe you didn’t hear me… I said, are… you… ready?! Then… for the thousands in attendance… and the millions watching worldwide… let’s get ready to… suck it! [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/ShawnMichaels2.jpg[/IMG] HBK: And if you’re not down with that… we got two words for ya… *SUCK IT* HHH: You know… everybody keeps telling us… that tonight is going to be the last time you’ll see us in the ring… waring these t-shirts… being the rebel bad asses that we are. Eveyone keeps saying that Shane McMahon has put together enough talent to finish us off. Well I say… Shane McMahon can kiss my ass! HBK: You see… we’ve done this before. We’ve faced Shane McMahon, Umaga and the Big Show in the past… and each and every time… we’ve sent them packing. So at Wrestlemania… we figured we do it one more time! We’ll step up and be the rebels that we are, we’ll show Shane McMahon that we ain’t a team he ought to mess with. And Show… you may have came back here looking to win a championship, but you’ll find out that if you mess with us… we’ll kick you right back out the door big guy. HHH: We are D-Generation X… and we’ll be here for a hell of a long time. We’ll be here almost as long as Ric Flair is gonna be here… and if you’re not down with that… I got two words for ya…. *SUCK IT* King: JR… DX is here to stay? JR: Well that’s certainly the message Shawn Michaels and Triple H are sending out there. There going to be around for a long time, and people better like it. ---- JR: Welcome back folks, and now, Santino Marella making his way down o the ring. King, this is the proverbial last chance saloon for Santino tonight. King: Right I mean this is Santino’s last chance to make it into Money in the Bank at Wrestlemania. He’s been so obssesed lately with getting to Wrestlemania, but he keeps coming up short. JR: And the bad news for him is, he has to face, the former Intercontinental champion Jeff Hardy. [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/SantinoMarella.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/JeffHardy5_ndp.jpg[/IMG] [B]‘Money In The Bank Qualifier’ Santino Marella v Jeff Hardy[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* JR: Santino, pulling out all the stops tonight, he knows this is it. If he doesn’t win this match he can forget about Wrestlemania for this year. King: Well unless he sneaks in the back or something. But I don’t think it’ll be a huge deal if he doesn’t make it JR. JR: We all know about your history with Santino King. And so far, Santino has been the more dominant. He has kept Jeff Hardy grounded. He has taken away the fast paced offense Jeff Hardy like to use. King: Right and when you do that it always gives you a chance. JR: Jeff now looking for a kick, Santino takes him down. Santino now on top, clubbing down on Jeff. Here’s a cover, 1-2… near fall for Santino. King: This match could be career making for both these guys. JR: The stakes are high as Santino, looking for a neckbreaker, no wait, Jeff reverses it, twist of fate! A twist of fate. And Jeff now… King: … he’s going upstairs! JR: Swanton bomb! Jeff Hardy connects. Here’s the cover, 1-2-3! And Jeff Hardy is going to Wrestlemania! Jeff Hardy is in Money in the Bank! King: And after all he’s been through in the last month or so he deserves it. JR: Will we see another classic Jeff Hardy Wrestlemania momment? King: Well every time I see… [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Carlito.jpg[/IMG] Carlito: Hey! What the hell is this? JR: What? Well we are now being joined by the new Intercontinental Champion, Carlito is out on the ramp and… King: I guess he’s got something to say. Carlito: Last week, Carlito beat Jeff Hardy to become the new Intercontinetal Champion… and he doesn’t get to be on Wrestlemania. Tonight, Jeff Hardy beats Santino and he gets to be in Money in the Bank. Carlito wants to know, why he isn’t in a match at Wrestlemania? How is it that some loser like Jeff Hardy gets to be there but Carlito doesn’t? King: Well… do you have an answer for him JR? JR: I haven’t got a clue… Carlito: So if no-one wants to face Carlito in a match at Wrestlemania… Carlito is going to have a special Wrestlemania edition of… Carlito's Cabana! Maybe then Carlito will start to get the respect he deserves? Maybe then Carlito will show everyone why he desevres to be in a match at Wrestlemania? JR: What? A special Wrestlemania Carlito's Cabana? Well, I understand being upset at not being on the card but I mean… does he really deserve this? King: I just want to know who his guest is going to be. [B]Jeff Hardy beat Santino Marella (B-)[/B] ---- *we cut backstage to Shane McMahon* [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/ShaneMcMahon.jpg[/IMG] Shane: Alright listen… I know I’m not going to be out there tonight… but you guys got to do this tonight OK? You got to go out there ans send these guys a message OK? No-one screws with Team McMahon and gets away with it OK? [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Big_Show5.jpg[/IMG] Big Show: Yeah you got it. Shane: Umaga? [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Umaga.jpg[/IMG] Shane: Umaga… you with me? Umaga… Umaga? Big Show: Does he speak English? I mean… Shane: He’s cool, he’s cool. He’s just quiet you know? Anyway… ah, I was wondering when you were going to show up. [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/RandyOrton5.jpg[/IMG] Orton: Listen… tonight, you two just follow my lead OK? I’ll take us to a win tonight if you guys just do what I say. Big Show: Do what you say? What the… yeah, sure. OK. Absolutely. Follow your lead. Orton: Does he understand that? Shane: Umaga? Yeah he… he knows. It’s cool. Orton: Alright. I’m going to go get ready. Big Show: I got to follow his lead? Shane: It’s cool, it’s cool. He doesn’t like DX either. It’s cool… JR: King do I detect tension in the ranks? King: Well I don’t think the Big Show is interested in playing second fiddle to anyone, much less a guy like Randy Orton. JR: That much is coming up, but up next, JBK and Bobby Lashley. Two guys who have big matches of their own coming up at Wrestlemania. They face off next. [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/JohnLayfield.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/BobbyLashley.jpg[/IMG] [B]John Bradshaw Layfield v Bobby Lashley[/B][/CENTER] *we join this match near its conclusion* JR: JBL, ever since he kicked Chris Jericho and cost him the WWE Title, those two have been a each other ever since. King: But it all comes to an end at Wrestlemania, JR. And I Quit match? It doesn’t get any more final than that. JR: JBL now, sending Lashley off the ropes, Lashley ducks the clothesline… hits one of his own. JBL back up, down he goes again. Lashley now… scoops JBL up… down hard with a slam. Here’s a cover, 1-2… kick out at 2. King: Wow, Lashley just showing so much power. Not many guys can owerpower JBL. JR: The wrestling god not looking all that God-like right now. Lashley… has JBL up for… running powerslam! JBL goes down hard. [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/KenAnderson.jpg[/IMG] King: Hey, wait… it’s Kennedy! JR: Mr Kennedy coming out here, what the hell does he want? Kennedy on the apron… Lashley sends him flying to the floor. King: Look out Lashley… JR: Lashley tunrs into… clothesline for hell! JBL got all of it. Here’s a cover, 1-2-3! JBL wins, but once again, Mr Kennedy costs Lashley a match he had won. King: What’s he doing now? JR: Kennedy in the ring now and… oh c’mon, that’s not right. Kennedy and JBL just beating the life out of Bobby Lashley. This is a mugging right here. This is uncalled for… [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/ChrisJericho1.jpg[/IMG] King: Wait, it’s Jericho! JR: Chris Jericho! Y2J! Jericho, flying at JBL… look at those two go! JBL and Jericho brawling in the ring! Lashley back up… down goes Kennedy with a spear! Kennedy and JBL, running for their lifes here. Jericho and Lashley standing tall in the centre of the ring! King: What’s going to happen with these four guys? JR: We’re going to find out in six days at Wrestlemania! [B]John Bradshaw Layfield beat Bobby Lashley (A)[/B] ---- *we cut backstage to Ric Flair* [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/RicFlair.jpg[/IMG] Flair: Come in… hey guys. What’s up? [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/TripleHDX.jpg[/IMG] HHH: Well… we just wanted to say… that if this is your last match on Raw… we’re honoured to be out there with you. [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/ShawnMichaels2.jpg[/IMG] HBK: Yeah I mean… you’ve been a part of thi business for so long that… if it ends for you at ‘Mania… tonight’ll be one of the proudest moments of my career. Flair: Guys, listen… did anybody ever tell you, you worry too much? If this is my last night on Raw… then I’m going out with a bang. And I want you guys to be stood there with me. OK? Let’s go… King: Well JR, tonight could certainly be a very emotional night for Ric Flair. JR: So much at stake tonight for all six competitors. Will tonight be the last night we see Ric Flair wrestle on Monday Night Raw? We’ll find out next! [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/RicFlair.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/TripleHDX.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/ShawnMichaels2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/RandyOrton5.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Umaga.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Big_Show5.jpg[/IMG] [B]Ric Flair, Triple H and Shawn Michaels v Randy Orton, Umaga and Big Show[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* JR: …Shawn Michaels down in the corner… here comes Umaga… and Michaels head, snaps back. Oh what impact from Umaga. King: Not looking good for DX and Ric Flair right now. JR: And Umaga makes the tag, here comes the WWE Champion. Orton now in, stomping away at HBK on the corner. Michaels has been the target so far in this match. Orton, has him, up slams him. Orton now, drops the knee right on Michaels’ head. Here’s a cover, 1-2… kick out at 2 by HBK. King: Shawn really needs to make a tag right about now. JR: And here’s another tag, in comes the Big Show. He has looked so dominant in his return tonight. Big Show, looking for a chokeslam… no, HBK with a kick. Michaels off the ropes… flying forearm. Both men down now. King: The referee’s started counting… JR: Big Show gets to his corner first, here comes Umaga, here comes Triple H! Both men swapping rights and lefts… Umaga, sends Triple H off the ropes, Triple H ducks… spinebuster! Here’s a cover, 1-2… Big Show kicks Triple H in the back of the head, breaking the count. King: I thought that was it right there… JR: And Michaels, clothesline Big Show to the outside. Triple H now, kick… pedigree! Triple H his the pedigree on Umaga… and wiat, Orotn in… RKO! Orton just nailed the Game with the RKO! Here’s a cover, 1-2… and Ric Flair makes the save! King: Where did Flair come from? JR: Flair came flying in to break up the count. And Flair… nailing Orton with those chops… King: God look at Orton’ chest… JR: Orton is bright red now… wait, from behind, Umaga… Samoan drop! The Game back up… oh what a shot. Takes Triple H and Umaga to the floor. King: And Orton now… he’s lining Ric Flair up. JR: No… don’t do it! Orton is going to kick Ric Flair’s head in… King: Here he comes… JR: Orton chrages in and… no wait! Flair grabbed his foot… figure four! Figure four leg lock! Flair has is locked in! King: In the middle of the ring! JR: Orton… trying desperately to reach the ropes. Orton… he tapped! He tapped! Orton is tapping to the figure four! Ric Flair has done it! Ric Flair just made Orton tap to the figure four! King: I can’t believe it JR! What does this mean for Wrestlemania? JR: The champion is in trouble! He’s getting into the ring with the Nature Boy, the man who just made him tap! Orton is in a whole World of trouble. King: And what an image that is JR…. JR: DX and Ric Flair standing tall in the ring! Is this what we have in store for us at Wrestlemania? [B]Ric Flair, Triple H and Shawn Michaels beat Randy Orton, Umaga and Big Show (A)[/B] ---- [SIZE="1"]Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes beat Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch (C-) Candice Michelle and Mickie James beat Beth Phoenix and Melina (C+) Brian Kendrick beat Charlie Hass (C+) Jeff Hardy beat Santino Marella (B-) John Bradshaw Layfield beat Bobby Lashley (A) Ric Flair, Triple H and Shawn Michaels beat Randy Orton, Umaga and Big Show (A)[/SIZE] [B]Overall: B+[/B]

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ADeezy62: 5/6 JamesFosterFan021: 2/6 pat21532: 5/6 dse81: 6/6 chris caulfield: 6/6 The Human Cancer: 4/6 Mtm2k6: 5/6 ---- Wow, guess that show was kinda easy? ADeezy62: 26/70 dse81: 48/70 chris caulfield: 51/70 Mtm2k6: 45/70 pat21532: 37/70 RKO_HBK: 14/70 The Human Cancer: 33/70 Hopefully ECW will be a bit tougher. Should be up tommorrow. Again,thanks for predicting and reading!