The Lloyd Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Match PreviewLita vs. Sable Comment: Non-Title Match The Hurricane and Rosey vs. World's Greatest Tag Team Comment: Love Shelton Rey Mysterio vs. Christian w/Trish Stratus Comment: Christian's just turned heel, time for a push up the card. Mysterio is fodder in this match Hardcore Holly vs. Batista w/Ric Flair Comment: You know I'm a Holly fan, but Batista is Batista! WWE ChampionshipEddie Guerrero © vs. ??? (SmackDown's 1st draft pick) Comment: Top of the Power 25, only a few people would have a chance to beat the Champion straight after Wrestlemania... as long as it's not Shawn Michaels, I see Eddie winning World Heavyweight Championship??? (RAW's final draft pick) vs. Triple H ©Love this idea. Put both Champions against unknown opponents! Instantly welcoming their new draftees to their show. But unlike Eddie, I think Trip can take a loss here and it could be against either Angle or Benoit I really enjoyed the Power 25. But DRAFTTTTTTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russelrules44 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 <p><strong>Lita</strong> vs. Sable</p><p> Comment:</p><p> </p><p> Non-Title Match</p><p> The Hurricane and Rosey vs. <strong>World's Greatest Tag Team</strong></p><p> Comment:</p><p> </p><p> Rey Mysterio vs. <strong>Christian w/Trish Stratus</strong></p><p> Comment: </p><p> </p><p> Hardcore Holly vs. <strong>Batista w/Ric Flair</strong></p><p> Comment:</p><p> </p><p> WWE Championship</p><p> <strong>Eddie Guerrero ©</strong> vs. ??? (SmackDown's 1st draft pick)</p><p> Comment: </p><p> </p><p> World Heavyweight Championship</p><p> ??? (RAW's final draft pick) <strong>vs.</strong> Triple H ©</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kijar Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 <p><strong>Lita</strong> vs. Sable</p><p> Comment:</p><p> </p><p> Non-Title Match</p><p> The Hurricane and Rosey vs. <strong>World's Greatest Tag Team</strong></p><p> Comment:</p><p> </p><p> Rey Mysterio vs. <strong>Christian w/Trish Stratus</strong></p><p> Comment: </p><p> </p><p> Hardcore Holly vs. <strong>Batista w/Ric Flair</strong></p><p> Comment:</p><p> </p><p> WWE Championship</p><p> <strong>Eddie Guerrero ©</strong> vs. ??? (SmackDown's 1st draft pick)</p><p> Comment: </p><p> </p><p> World Heavyweight Championship</p><p> ??? (RAW's final draft pick) vs. <strong>Triple H ©</strong></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn michaels Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Lita vs. Sable Comment: I love Sable, but I love Lita more. xD Non-Title Match The Hurricane and Rosey vs. World's Greatest Tag Team Comment: Newly crowned champs should win this one. Rey Mysterio vs. Christian w/Trish Stratus Comment: Christian for the win, though I also like Rey! Hardcore Holly vs. Batista w/Ric Flair Comment: Holly for a world title now! Not that i like him that much, but that 91 is something you should explore a bit more. Maybe with a bit more of overness he can do it again. Still, I doubt he will win this one. WWE Championship Eddie Guerrero © vs. ??? (SmackDown's 1st draft pick) Comment: Eddie Retains. But will he sill be a SD man at this point in the show? We will see! World Heavyweight Championship ??? (RAW's final draft pick) vs. Triple H © Comment: I'm guessing Trips retains, maybe even against Angle or Benoit. So, Ive' been reading this in the last few days and it's pretty much awesome! Love this dynasty. I only have a few things to say: Why the hell isn't HBK winning world titles? He deserves them! I don't think you should not push Benoit just because of what happened. (He wasn't even himself when he did it, but let's not go there, I don't want a discussion about that. ) I just think that this is an alternate reality and wheather people like him or not (I do) he should not be overlooked because of something that will not happen in this alternate reality. Also...how can you not have plans for The Rock? xD With his overness you could bolster any ppv's grades. The same with Shawn. Not using him at WM was something that hurt your final grade. Besides...Wrestlemania without a Shawm Michaels Match is like....The Vatican without a Pope....Not Cool!!! To finish I would just like to ask....why isn't Shawn Michaels winning lots and lots of world titles? :D :D Anyway, great job and keep it coming! I'm loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michgcs Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 <p>Match Preview</p><p> <strong>Lita </strong>vs. Sable</p><p> Comment: <em>talent > looks, yeah?</em></p><p> </p><p> Non-Title Match</p><p> <strong>The Hurricane and Rosey </strong>vs. World's Greatest Tag Team</p><p> Comment: <em>I would love the Heroes to get in a program with the Champs</em></p><p> </p><p> Rey Mysterio vs. <strong>Christian w/Trish Stratus</strong></p><p> Comment: <em>via DQ after Y2J runs in</em></p><p> </p><p> Hardcore Holly vs. <strong>Batista w/Ric Flair</strong></p><p> Comment: <em>lol</em></p><p> </p><p> WWE Championship</p><p> <strong>Eddie Guerrero ©</strong> vs. ??? (SmackDown's 1st draft pick)</p><p> </p><p> World Heavyweight Championship</p><p> ??? (RAW's final draft pick) vs. <strong>Triple H ©</strong></p><p> Comment: <em>Tough choice for both. Ultimately I think the champs retain, but these picks look to be HUGE!</em></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emoasyou Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 <p><span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>Lita</strong></span> vs. Sable</p><p> Comment: lita is way way way better at this poiint</p><p> </p><p> Non-Title Match</p><p> The Hurricane and Rosey vs. <span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>World's Greatest Tag Team</strong></span></p><p> Comment:better tag team</p><p> </p><p> Rey Mysterio vs. <span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>Christian w/Trish Stratus</strong></span></p><p> Comment: by cheating</p><p> </p><p> Hardcore Holly vs. <span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>Batista</strong></span> w/Ric Flair</p><p> Comment: i really like bob holly in this era but evolution is the future baby lol</p><p> </p><p> WWE Championship</p><p> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>Eddie Guerrero</strong></span> © vs. ??? (SmackDown's 1st draft pick)</p><p> Comment:hes only just won the tittle</p><p> </p><p> World Heavyweight Championship</p><p> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>??? (RAW's final draft pick)</strong></span> vs. Triple H ©</p><p> i cant think of any better way for HHH to lose tbh no one on raw been able to do it a face i dunno angle comes over and wins perfect in my opinion</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Hey guys, crayon got back to my PM and re-upped FictionPlus so it looks like I'll be able to use it for WM after all. Figured I'd let Smasher and Frootloop know as well. I leave New Orleans for New Jersey today and I arrive tomorrow so I'm gonna be starting the writeup as soon as possible Dude, that's awesome. But i'll only be able to post my PPV when i return home...well, when i do, i'll post the things on my topic. WrestleMania was a awesome read too. But when i return home i'll make a bigger post about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CadeSydal Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 <p>One of my favorite time periods is late 2004. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Lita</strong> vs. Sable</p><p> Comment:</p><p> </p><p> Non-Title Match</p><p> The Hurricane and Rosey vs. <strong>World's Greatest Tag Team</strong></p><p> Comment:</p><p> </p><p> Rey Mysterio vs. <strong>Christian w/Trish Stratus</strong></p><p> Comment: </p><p> </p><p> Hardcore Holly vs. <strong>Batista w/Ric Flair</strong></p><p> Comment:</p><p> </p><p> WWE Championship</p><p> <strong>Eddie Guerrero </strong>© vs. ??? (SmackDown's 1st draft pick)</p><p> Comment: </p><p> </p><p> World Heavyweight Championship</p><p> ??? (RAW's final draft pick) vs. <strong>Triple H ©</strong></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexi21 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 What Real Mod do you use ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 <p><strong>Lita</strong> vs. Sable</p><p> Comment:</p><p> </p><p> Non-Title Match</p><p> The Hurricane and Rosey vs. <strong>World's Greatest Tag Team</strong></p><p> Comment:</p><p> </p><p> Rey Mysterio vs. <strong>Christian</strong> w/Trish Stratus</p><p> Comment: </p><p> </p><p> Hardcore Holly vs. <strong>Batista</strong> w/Ric Flair</p><p> Comment:</p><p> </p><p> WWE Championship</p><p> Eddie Guerrero © vs. <strong>???</strong> (SmackDown's 1st draft pick)</p><p> Comment: </p><p> </p><p> World Heavyweight Championship</p><p> ??? (RAW's final draft pick) vs. <strong>Triple H ©</strong></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebest2427 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 <p>WWE, take notes. This is how you book a company.</p><p> </p><p> Lita</p><p> WGTT</p><p> Christian</p><p> Batista</p><p> Eddie</p><p> ??? to establish a #1 contender.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKOwnage Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 WWE Monday Night RAW: Monday, Week 1, April 2004 http://i.imgur.com/4KX2mQs.jpg WWE RAWMonday, Week 1, April 2004 The opening video plays featuring the Superstars that will be on the show tonight as Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler welcome the television audience to tonight's special Draft Lottery presentation of Monday Night RAW! The music of Eric Bischoff cuts off the announce team as he comes to the stage and settles behind one of the two podiums with a gold lottery roller next to them. SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman comes out next, and stands next to the opposite one. Bischoff has a microphone. Eric Bischoff: Hello everyone, and welcome to the best show on television, Monday Night RAW! Tonight is the first night of its kind in the history of the WWE, a Draft Lottery. What this means is that as RAW's GM, I am going to choose five members of the SmackDown roster to bring over to RAW, and Mr. Paul Heyman over here is going to have the same opportunity with my wrestlers. Every single person on the rosters are eligible; wrestlers, managers, commentators, you name it -- they can move to the other brand. The crowd buzzes as Bischoff continues to elaborate. Eric Bischoff: Now, while moving brands may be bittersweet as you may lose some friends, Paul and I have decided to make a stipulation. The first wrestler to be drafted by SmackDown will receive a WWE Championship shot right here tonight! In addition, the final RAW draftee will receive a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship tonight as well! The crowd goes crazy, because this is going to be an epic night! Eric Bischoff: Without further ado, RAW has received the first opportunity to pick, and here goes. Bischoff spins the golden lottery and opens the door. He opens up the folded piece of paper and reads it aloud. Eric Bischoff: And the first man to be drafted in the 2004 WWE Draft Lottery is .... Billy Gunn! The camera goes backstage to the SmackDown locker room, where all of the wrestlers don blue SmackDown shirts, and Gunn stands up. He looks around, gives his friends on the brand, including Hardcore Holly, a handshake and a hug and he walks out of the locker room, where Todd Grisham waits. Grisham asks him how it feels to be drafted to RAW! "You know, part of it's gonna be tough because I'm gonna miss some of the guys I've been traveling with and just gotten to know since I came back from injury a couple of months ago, but with that being said I'm gonna have to bring myself over to RAW and kick some ass!" The Draft Lottery is underway! RATING: 76 (B-) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ vs. Lita vs. Sable In our first interpromotional battle of the night, Lita picked up the win over Sable following a Moonsault. RATING: 56 (C-) Notes: 5:01. ____________________________________________ After a commercial break, we're back at the stage area with Heyman and Bischoff. It's time for SmackDown's first pick! Paul Heyman: As Mr. Bischoff stated earlier, the first lottery pick for the SmackDown brand will have the distinction and honor to face off against Eddie Guerrero for the WWE Championship here tonight on RAW! With its first pick in the WWE Draft Lottery, SmackDown hereby welcomes... Heyman draws his pick. Paul Heyman: Rene Dupree! The camera switches over to the RAW locker room where Rene Dupree looks shocked, along with his La Resistance mates Robert Conway and Sylvain Grenier. The three of them can't believe that Dupree's gone! Rene says his farewell, still shocked, and goes to talk to Josh Matthews, who asks him what he's feeling right now. "It seems that I have been drafted to de SmackDown roster. And not only have I been drafted to de SmackDown roster...I have a chance to become the youngest WWE Champion in history when I destroy de champion Eddie Guerrero right here on RAW tonight!" Michael Cole: This was a big win for SmackDown here, as the youngest superstar in the WWE moves on over to the blue brand! Tazz: You got that right Cole, this Rene Dupree's got a bright future in the WWE, and he's gonna be part of the future of SmackDown! RATING: 71 (B-) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ Backstage, Todd Grisham is with Christian and Trish Stratus. The crowd boos as they come onscreen, and Grisham asks them why they did what they did at WrestleMania. Trish Stratus: This was never about anything that I did, Todd. I was not the one who made a bet to sleep with me. I wasn't the one who tried to use me. And I certainly was not the one who got 'screwed.' It's pretty pathetic, Chris, that you were the one spending all your time trying to screw me, but you're the one who got screwed in the end! Christian: The bottom line here is, Chris, since this whole thing with you and Trish started, you've turned into a shell of what you once were. You were my best friend, and I think you took that for granted. The thing you didn't realize is that Trish doesn't want a love-sick puppy following her around, she wants a real man... someone like Christian. And even though we lost the tag titles, I've got an even bigger prize next to me right now! Christian and Trish smirk and walk off. RATING: 72 (B-) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ vs. The Hurricane and Rosey vs. World's Greatest Tag Team The Hurricane and Rosey took on the new WWE Tag Team Champions from SmackDown, who came out with their belts and all. Haas and Benjamin looked focused like we've never seen them before, as they flawlessly worked with one another to break down the RAW squad. Benjamin hit a T-Bone suplex on the Hurricane for the non-title victory. RATING: 76 (B-) Notes: 7:51. ____________________________________________ With Haas and Benjamin still in the ring, Eric Bischoff spins the lottery machine. The World's Greatest Tag Team starts to walk up the ramp as Bischoff pulls the name out. Eric Bischoff: As the second selection in the Draft Lottery, I'd like to welcome to RAW its newest member... Shelton Benjamin! Both Haas and Benjamin's eyes widen as the WWE Tag Champs are in shock! Benjamin and Haas, as well as Heyman, voice their protests as SmackDown's top team has been split up! Bischoff politely reminds them, with a victorious smirk on his face, that every single person, top to bottom in the WWE, is eligible to be drafted. He welcomes Shelton to RAW with a proud handshake, which Shelton reluctantly accepts as he looks with uncertainty toward his partner. Bischoff hands him a RAW t-shirt. Tazz: This is a load'a crap, they can't just take our Tag Team Champion from us! Jim Ross: Everyone's eligible, Tazz, and RAW's got Shelton Benjamin, my god! RATING: 68 (C+) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Christian w/Trish Stratus Two men who lost championship gold at WrestleMania faced off here, with Mysterio and Christian taking it to one another. Christian was able to counter Mysterio's speed throughout the match with crafty techniques of his own. As he mounted some offense, he would look at Trish on the outside and smile before hitting some of his moves. He was unable to put Mysterio away, however. Late in the match, Christian found himself disoriented, and Mysterio nailed him with a 6-1-9! With the smarts that Christian possesses, however, he was able to roll out of the ring to recover. As he got up, Trish was able to convince him to just walk to the back and live to fight another day. The crowd booed and Mysterio was disappointed as Christian walked to the back along with his new girlfriend Trish. RATING: 79 (B) Notes: 9:22. ____________________________________________ Both RAW and SmackDown received picks in the next segment. Eric Bischoff pulled out his third pick. Eric Bischoff: With RAW's third selection of the draft, Eric Bischoff and RAW would like to welcome...Ernest “The Cat” Miller! The announcers hype that Ernest Miller is a former three-time karate champion and is going to be a welcome addition to the RAW roster! Miller comes to the stage and receives his RAW t-shirt, posing for the crowd before he walks back. Paul Heyman: Alright, alright Eric, now that you've had three picks already, I think it's time we get to the second SmackDown selection in this draft. Heyman picks out a selection and smiles. Paul Heyman: SmackDown's next selection is a man who has been a force in this company for almost a decade. He is a man who has been held back and misrepresented here on RAW, and a man who is going to thrive on SmackDown because Paul Heyman knows exactly how to utilize his talent. SmackDown's second selection in this draft...is “The World's Strongest Man” Mark Henry! The camera goes back to the RAW locker room, where Mark Henry removes his RAW t-shirt, and is separated from his manager, Theodore Long. Henry walks out of the room and to the stage, where he receives a SmackDown shirt. He shakes the hand of Paul Heyman and flexes in it, staring Bischoff down as he walks to the back. RATING: 66 (C+). Notes: None. ____________________________________________ After a commercial break, “Sexy Boy” hits and Shawn Michaels makes his way to the ring. The crowd boos him heavily as he walks down without his usual theatrics. He grabs a microphone and talks about WrestleMania. “Before I come out here and talk about what happened last night at WrestleMania, I just want to apologize. Rob Van Dam, I respect you as a competitor, but I haven't been feeling myself lately. I didn't pursue any other matches at WrestleMania because there is only one thing on my mind right now. I need to prove to the world that “The Heartbreak Kid” is better than Triple H.” The crowd gives a mixed reaction, with some buying his apology. “The reason why I interfered in the match this Sunday for the World Heavyweight Championship is because there is only one man in this business who deserves to take what Triple H loves most. And I'm sorry, Rob, but it's not you. The only man who has the right to knock Triple H from the top by taking that title from him is “The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels.” Michaels drops the microphone, his message loud and clear. He walks out with the crowd not sure whether to cheer or boo him, instead giving him a mixed reaction. RATING: 88 (B+) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ As Michaels exits, Heyman and Bischoff come back out. It's time for two more SmackDown picks, as Heyman selects. Paul Heyman: The next RAW superstar that will be stolen away by Paul Heyman's SmackDown is a man who I have extensive history with. He's a man who was an integral part in the very first ECW pay-per-view. Paul Heyman's SmackDown's next pick...is Stevie Richards! Tazz: Great pick for SmackDown, Cole! Stevie's the kinda guy who's gonna give 110% every Thursday night! The crowd cheers as Richards is shown in the back bidding farewell to his RAW brandmates. He comes out and Heyman hands him a shirt as the two embrace. But Heyman has another pick here. Once Richards heads back to the locker room, he removes another choice from the lottery. He grins, apparently enjoying his acquisition. Paul Heyman: The fourth pick for Paul Heyman's SmackDown is a decorated superstar in both the WWE and WCW. He is a former...five-time...WCW Champion...Booker T! Bischoff looks exasperated and disappointed as one of his biggest stars is headed over to SmackDown! The crowd cheers as Booker T makes his way out to shake hands with Heyman and receive his new shirt. Michael Cole: Booker T is coming to SmackDown, Tazz! We've got a multi-time World Champion coming to Thursday nights! Tazz: You got that right, Cole! Bookuh's one of the toughest S.O.B.s I know in this business, and it's gonna be a pleasure to watch him over on the blue brand! RATING: 70 (C+) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ vs. Hardcore Holly vs. Batista w/Ric Flair These two hit one another hard for the entire match, and Holly was relatively successful in going blow for blow with the monster Batista. In the end, however, “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair was the difference. Holly had Batista reeling, but when Flair jumped up on the apron to interfere, Holly reacted by knocking him off. He turned around into a vicious Spinebuster, followed by a Batista Bomb for the victory. RATING: 68 (C+) Notes: 7:20. These guys had little to no psychology in this match whatsoever. ____________________________________________ After a commercial break, the General Managers hit the stage for just one pick – RAW's fourth of five. Bischoff grabs a pick and walks back to the podium. Eric Bischoff: Mr. Heyman, RAW has just gotten a big, powerful superstar that's gonna leave a void on Thursday nights. He's a former Intercontinental Champion, but more importantly he's a powerhouse who can beat anyone on any given night. The newest member of RAW is... A-Train! Backstage, the brute A-Train is shown walking out to the stage and receives a RAW shirt. He removes his SmackDown one and flicks it over toward Heyman, who looks disgusted. Jim Ross: That's a big man, that A-Train, and he's scary. He can beat up anybody in this company, and now he's on RAW! RATING: 72 (B-) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ In the back, Randy Orton is interviewed by Todd Grisham. He asks him what his thoughts are about possibly being drafted here tonight. “Drafted? I just had the biggest win of my career last night and you're asking how I feel about potentially getting drafted? Ask me about how it felt to defeat The Rock at the 20th anniversary of WrestleMania. Ask me how it felt to knock Mick Foley out and pin him in the middle of the ring. It doesn't matter if I get drafted or not. There's always more to learn from being with all-time greats like Triple H and Ric Flair, but if I were to get drafted to SmackDown as we speak, I would be just fine because I am a third generation superstar. Greatness is in my blood. And if I were to get drafted--” Out of nowhere, Orton is blindsided by Mick Foley! His bitter rival attacks the brash 24-year-old (happy birthday, Randy), and Foley shows an intense side of himself we haven't seen in a while. Foley tosses Orton into everything he can find as Orton tries to retreat. Eventually, officials separate the two as Foley's eyes bulge out of his head toward his younger counterpart! Orton scurries away. RATING: 87 (B+) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ After a commercial break, Heyman and Bischoff come back out for SmackDown's final pick. Heyman mixes up the selections and chooses one. Paul Heyman: And here it is...the final RAW superstar whose career has just took a turn for the better by being drafted to Paul Heyman's SmackDown. He is one of the most unpredictable superstars in the company, and one who is feared by all. The newest member of SmackDown, please welcome...”Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner! Steiner makes his way out and tears off his RAW shirt, accepting a handshake from Heyman. He goes over to Bischoff and talks trash to him before Heyman leads him backstage. The SmackDown main event is next! RATING: 73 (B-) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ vs. Eddie Guerrero © vs. Rene Dupree This match was Rene Dupree's biggest opportunity of his career. Eddie Guerrero, one night off of a grueling Triple Threat match in the main event at WrestleMania, was ripe for the picking by the fresh 21-year old. Despite giving the champion a run, Dupree found himself on the short end after a Frog Splash by Guerrero, who made his first title defense in his young WWE Championship reign! RATING: 80 (B) Notes: 11:14. ____________________________________________ After the final commercial break of the night, Triple H hits the ring for his title defense. The Game removes his championship belt and hands it to the referee, as the General Managers come out for the final draft selection of the Lottery. Heyman and Triple H wait impatiently as Bischoff draws a number. His eyebrows raise as he prepares to announce. Eric Bischoff: The final pick in the 2004 WWE Draft Lottery, and the man who will face Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship right here tonight...is a former world champion in his own right, and a man who might be the hungriest to prove himself right here and right now. RAW's final draft pick...is “The Rabid Wolverine” CHRIS BENOIT! The crowd goes ballistic as the former WWE Champion makes his way to the ring, removing his SmackDown shirt! Triple H looks somewhat worried as his challenger enters the ring and the bell sounds! RATING: 88 (B+) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ vs. [ Chris Benoit vs. Triple H © This episode's main event featured the two men who went into WrestleMania as world champions. Benoit looked extremely agitated at the fact that he lost his title, and nearly attached the Crippler Crossface twice early on on a reeling Triple H. Benoit pushed Triple H to his absolute limit in a fast fury of technical wrestling, and even when The Game was able to gain the advantage, it was not for long. Just when it looked like Benoit was going to be able to finish Triple H off, Batista hit the ring and bashed Benoit in the back for a disqualification! With Benoit having been relatively worn down from the match, Batista picks him apart piece by piece. Evolution's enforcer puts an impressive beating on The Rabid Wolverine, as Triple H looks on. The Animal picks Benoit up for a powerful Batista Bomb! Batista and the World Heavyweight Champion stand over RAW's final draft pick as the 2004 Draft Lottery comes to a close! RATING: 85 (B+) Notes: 12:56. ____________________________________________ OVERALL SHOW RATING: 85 (B+) Notes: This show increased our popularity in 18 regions. Quick Results Lita vs. Sable Non-Title Match The Hurricane and Rosey vs. World's Greatest Tag Team Rey Mysterio vs. Christian w/Trish Stratus; count-out Hardcore Holly vs. Batista w/Ric Flair WWE Championship Eddie Guerrero © vs. Rene Dupree World Heavyweight Championship Chris Benoit vs. Triple H ©; DQ via interference Draft Recap RAW 1. Billy Gunn 2. Shelton Benjamin 3. Ernest Miller 4. A-Train 5. Chris Benoit SmackDown 1. Rene Dupree 2. Mark Henry 3. Stevie Richards 4. Booker T 5. Scott Steiner Post-Draft Trade! RAW receives: Johnny Stamboli Nidia Tajiri SmackDown receives: Lance Storm Matt Hardy Theodore Long Prediction Contest Leaderboard Frootloop – 6 thebest2427 – 5 The Lloyd – 5 christmas_ape – 5 emoasyou – 5 shawn michaels 82 – 4 Russelrules44 – 4 Kijar – 4 CadeSydal – 4 (welcome!) Beejus – 4 michgcs – 3 Destiny – 3 12 predictors! I think that's the most I've had for any show in either of my diaries, which is awesome. Thanks so much guys. Hope you enjoyed the draft. 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RKOwnage Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 WWE SmackDown! Preview: Thursday, Week 1, April 2004 http://i.imgur.com/WtzzVL1.jpg WWE SmackDown!Thursday, Week 1, April 2004 After the Draft Lottery this past Monday on RAW, how will the dynamic of SmackDown change moving forward? And who will be the next challenger for Eddie Guerrero's WWE Championship? Find out at 8 pm Eastern/5 pm Pacific this Thursday night on UPN! Match Preview Hardcore Holly vs. Super Crazy Comment: WWE Cruiserweight Championship Shannon Moore vs. Chavo Guerrero © Comment: Rikishi vs. The Big Show Comment: #1 Contender's Match The APA vs. The Basham Brothers Comment: Non-Title Match John Cena vs. Scott Steiner Comment: #1 Contender's Match Kurt Angle vs. Brock Lesnar Comment: Good luck! WWE, take notes. This is how you book a company. Dont make me blush now . Glad you're enjoying it. What Real Mod do you use ? The mod I'm using is Idolized's Ruthless Aggression: Jan 2004 mod. It's still only in the beta stages and there's not much going on outside the United States, but I've made a few tweaks of my own because I really wanted to work with this time period. I do hope it gets completed someday. One of my favorite time periods is late 2004. Stay tuned, I'm getting there Hardcore Holly vs. Batista w/Ric Flair Comment: Holly for a world title now! Not that i like him that much, but that 91 is something you should explore a bit more. Maybe with a bit more of overness he can do it again. Still, I doubt he will win this one. Judging from his more recent ratings, it seems he's coming into Time Decline, I think that might just be a testament to Brock's talents, or maybe I just organized the show the right way or something. I was actually hoping that ended up being match of the year just for laughs So, Ive' been reading this in the last few days and it's pretty much awesome! Love this dynasty. I only have a few things to say: Why the hell isn't HBK winning world titles? He deserves them! I don't think you should not push Benoit just because of what happened. (He wasn't even himself when he did it, but let's not go there, I don't want a discussion about that. ) I just think that this is an alternate reality and wheather people like him or not (I do) he should not be overlooked because of something that will not happen in this alternate reality. Also...how can you not have plans for The Rock? xD With his overness you could bolster any ppv's grades. The same with Shawn. Not using him at WM was something that hurt your final grade. Besides...Wrestlemania without a Shawm Michaels Match is like....The Vatican without a Pope....Not Cool!!! To finish I would just like to ask....why isn't Shawn Michaels winning lots and lots of world titles? :D :D Anyway, great job and keep it coming! I'm loving it. I wanted to have a Michaels match! Obviously, since he's Mr. WrestleMania and all. But I think he fits better into the storyline this way, since he pretty much did steal the show despite not being on it. I wanted to move away from his Christian goody-two-shoes character and turn him into a hybrid between that and his arrogant character in the past. Some middle ground I think would be best for his character. As for Benoit, he's definitely going to be pushed (as you can tell by his title reign), I just don't know how far yet. And don't worry, I'll figure something out for The Rock eventually. Just nothing logical at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Match Preview Hardcore Holly vs. Super Crazy Comment: WWE Cruiserweight Championship Shannon Moore vs. Chavo Guerrero © Comment: Rikishi vs. The Big Show Comment: #1 Contender's Match The APA vs. The Basham Brothers Comment: Non-Title Match John Cena vs. Scott Steiner Comment: #1 Contender's Match Kurt Angle vs. Brock Lesnar Comment: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christmas_ape Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Match Preview Hardcore Holly vs. Super Crazy WWE Cruiserweight Championship Shannon Moore vs. Chavo Guerrero © Rikishi vs. The Big Show #1 Contender's Match The APA vs. The Basham Brothers Non-Title Match John Cena vs. Scott Steiner #1 Contender's Match Kurt Angle vs. Brock Lesnar Enjoyed RAW a lot, I liked the Rene Dupree pick, he definitely had/has potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lloyd Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Glad this diary is getting the numbers it deserves I'm really enjoying it so far... It's one of my favourites. I must admit, the draft seemed to be a little weak in terms of who was drafted. I was hoping for someone like Orton, Eddie, Angle, Batista... Some of those top guys switching along with Benoit and Booker would have been good. However, I feel that the draft lottery could be a big singles push for Shelton Benjamin. Someone I think could have been awesome!! Push him to the moon, and also push Renee Dupree and Billy Gunn a little Thursday, Week 1, April 2004 After the Draft Lottery this past Monday on RAW, how will the dynamic of SmackDown change moving forward? And who will be the next challenger for Eddie Guerrero's WWE Championship? Find out at 8 pm Eastern/5 pm Pacific this Thursday night on UPN! Match Preview Hardcore Holly vs. Super Crazy Comment: You know I love Holly... WWE Cruiserweight Championship Shannon Moore vs. Chavo Guerrero © Comment: Thought this was Shannon Moore vs EDDIE Guerrero at first!! I lol'd. especially after your 'who will be the next challenger for Eddie Guerrero's WWE Championship? rhetorical question... I would NOT have guessed Shannon Moore... Rikishi vs. The Big Show Comment: Always liked Rikishi. but I think he's good for jobbing to bigger names at the moment #1 Contender's Match The APA vs. The Basham Brothers Comment: Please! Although I'm still waiting for the arrival of JBL... maybe this will be it?? Non-Title Match John Cena vs. Scott Steiner Comment: Stiener bleurgh! #1 Contender's Match Kurt Angle vs. Brock Lesnar Comment: Jesus!! Angle's amazing, and so is Brock... Almost went for draw, but I'm going for Lesnar as someone Guerrero can beat and make a name for himself... OORRR... Someone who can end Guerrero's Title reign early... "/ So close to call... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beejus Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 As with others, I felt the draft didn't have many big changes; they were mostly shifts in the midcard, and even someone like Booker who hadn't had anything really going on as of late. That said, however, I look forward to seeing what you do with the changes you've made. Hardcore Holly vs. Super Crazy Comment: Holly getting his victory back after Raw. WWE Cruiserweight Championship Shannon Moore vs. Chavo Guerrero © Comment: No mention yet of both Guerreros holding gold? Rikishi vs. The Big Show Comment: Feh. #1 Contender's Match The APA vs. The Basham Brothers Comment: I don't even know what to call The Bashams. I remember hearing about Doug and Damaja in OVW having such an amazing, heated feud... and then they got to the big stage and pretty much flopped. Wasted potential? Non-Title Match John Cena vs. Scott Steiner Comment: Just can't see Scott stopping the train. #1 Contender's Match Kurt Angle vs. Brock Lesnar Comment: I think Angle will get his one-on-one match at the title, now that Benoit isn't there to get in his way. Save Brock vs Eddie for Summerslam or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kijar Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 <p>Hardcore Holly</p><p> Shannon Moore</p><p> Rikishi</p><p> APA</p><p> John Cena</p><p> Kurt Angle</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frootloop Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 <p>I was also expecting a bit more from the draft. :T Gotta say, though, I'm most curious about Benjamin going to RAW. How's that going to effect the WWE tag titles? O.o</p><p> </p><p> Match Preview</p><p> <strong>Hardcore Holly</strong> vs. Super Crazy</p><p> Comment:God, I hope so.</p><p> </p><p> WWE Cruiserweight Championship</p><p> Shannon Moore vs. <strong>Chavo Guerrero</strong> ©</p><p> Comment: The lesser of two "meh"s</p><p> </p><p> Rikishi vs. <strong>The Big Show</strong></p><p> Comment: </p><p> </p><p> #1 Contender's Match</p><p> <strong>The APA</strong> vs. The Basham Brothers</p><p> Comment: Heel champs, face contenders</p><p> </p><p> Non-Title Match</p><p> <strong>John Cena</strong> vs. Scott Steiner</p><p> Comment: Something tells me this Cena kid could be important one day.</p><p> </p><p> #1 Contender's Match</p><p> Kurt Angle vs. <strong>Brock Lesnar</strong></p><p> Comment: Toughest one to pick yet. I legitimately have no clue about this one. And if they hadn't had a triple threat at Wrestlemania, I'd have chosen a draw to lead to one.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebest2427 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 <p>Bobcore</p><p> Oooooooh Chavo</p><p> Standing at weeeeelllllllll over 2 tons, it's The Big Show</p><p> The Alpaca Protection Agency</p><p> Not super yet, John Cena</p><p> "I won a gold medal w/ a semi-sprained neck!" Kurt Angle</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKOwnage Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Frootloop" data-cite="Frootloop" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36517" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I was also expecting a bit more from the draft. :T Gotta say, though, I'm most curious about Benjamin going to RAW. How's that going to effect the WWE tag titles? O.o</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Beejus" data-cite="Beejus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36517" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>As with others, I felt the draft didn't have many big changes; they were mostly shifts in the midcard, and even someone like Booker who hadn't had anything really going on as of late. That said, however, I look forward to seeing what you do with the changes you've made.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Lloyd" data-cite="The Lloyd" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36517" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><em>Glad this diary is getting the numbers it deserves </em><img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><em> I'm really enjoying it so far... It's one of my favourites. I must admit, the draft seemed to be a little weak in terms of who was drafted. I was hoping for someone like Orton, Eddie, Angle, Batista... Some of those top guys switching along with Benoit and Booker would have been good. However, I feel that the draft lottery could be a big singles push for Shelton Benjamin. Someone I think could have been awesome!! Push him to the moon, and also push Renee Dupree and Billy Gunn a little </em><img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> If you don't like it, GTFO.</p><p> </p><p> Just kidding hahah, I like the negative criticism too, but I sorta went along with the real draft, in that nobody huge was drafted. Triple H was drafted to SD, but immediately traded back for Booker T and the Dudleyz which didn't make much sense to me. Also, Paul Heyman was drafted as the final pick and quit, but other than that it was mainly midcard guys like Rhyno, Edge, RVD, and others as well as Nidia, Spike Dudley, Mark Jindrak, and other duds. </p><p> </p><p> I basically used this draft to move guys over where I felt they fit more. I have much more for say, a Stevie Richards or a Mark Henry over on SmackDown than I do on RAW. And the opposite is true for Benoit and Shelton. I dunno, the draft didn't need to be huge in the beginning I feel. It should probably be the most straightforward one so I can build from it in the future.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lloyd Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="RKOwnage" data-cite="RKOwnage" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36517" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>If you don't like it, GTFO.<p> </p><p> Just kidding hahah, I like the negative criticism too, but I sorta went along with the real draft, in that nobody huge was drafted. Triple H was drafted to SD, but immediately traded back for Booker T and the Dudleyz which didn't make much sense to me. Also, Paul Heyman was drafted as the final pick and quit, but other than that it was mainly midcard guys like Rhyno, Edge, RVD, and others as well as Nidia, Spike Dudley, Mark Jindrak, and other duds. </p><p> </p><p> I basically used this draft to move guys over where I felt they fit more. I have much more for say, a Stevie Richards or a Mark Henry over on SmackDown than I do on RAW. And the opposite is true for Benoit and Shelton. I dunno, the draft didn't need to be huge in the beginning I feel. It should probably be the most straightforward one so I can build from it in the future.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> You listed Rhyno, Edge, RVD, Booker, The Dudleys and Triple H who got drafted in real life, and to me, that's a HELL of a list of workers. Former World Champions in WWE, WCW, ECW, TNA... BUT... it's important to remember that at that time, some of them weren't big names... So your draft may look weak to some (including me) but it could be that Shelton, Renee, Gunn, Hardy, could be your future stars and future World Champions!! We're looking at it from hindsight, knowing Stamboli sucked, and Ernst Miller (whooo?) sucked, and Henry, and Stiener, and A-Train, and Richards... all pretty much sucked. but in your version of WWE in 2006, they could be pushed higher than they were... </p><p> </p><p> I'm intrigued about Shelton though. Was always a big fan of his work. If you haven't seen it, I urge everyone to try and watch Shelton vs Shawn Michaels from RAW around this time. It was a 'Gold Rush Tournament' match, and Shelton was Intercontinental Champion. I'll try find a link...</p><p> </p><p> Here's the link...</p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O5JkOqWdnc" rel="external nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O5JkOqWdnc</a></p><p> </p><p> It was 2005 it turns out... Incredible match, very sloppy, but very very good... and the finish was AWESOME!! Push Shelton RKOwnage... Push him to the MOON!!!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michgcs Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 <p>Match Preview</p><p> <strong>Hardcore Holly</strong> vs. Super Crazy</p><p> Comment:</p><p> </p><p> WWE Cruiserweight Championship</p><p> Shannon Moore vs. <strong>Chavo Guerrero ©</strong></p><p> Comment: </p><p> </p><p> Rikishi vs. <strong>The Big Show</strong></p><p> Comment: </p><p> </p><p> #1 Contender's Match</p><p> <strong>The APA</strong> vs. The Basham Brothers</p><p> Comment: <em>They should've won in the first place</em></p><p> </p><p> Non-Title Match</p><p> <strong>John Cena</strong> vs. Scott Steiner</p><p> Comment: <em>Interesting. Hopefully this could lead to a program between the two</em></p><p> </p><p> #1 Contender's Match</p><p> Kurt Angle vs. <strong>Brock Lesnar</strong></p><p> Comment: <em>Personally hoping for a double DQ so it becomes a three-way </em><img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <em>I actually didn't mind the draft picks... a lot of potential and a lot of solid hands moving to and from the two brands. I just feel bad for RVD, though </em><img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn michaels Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="RKOwnage" data-cite="RKOwnage" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36517" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><p> </p><p> I wanted to have a Michaels match! Obviously, since he's Mr. WrestleMania and all. But I think he fits better into the storyline this way, since he pretty much did steal the show despite not being on it. I wanted to move away from his Christian goody-two-shoes character and turn him into a hybrid between that and his arrogant character in the past. Some middle ground I think would be best for his character.</p><p> </p><p> As for Benoit, he's definitely going to be pushed (as you can tell by his title reign), I just don't know how far yet.</p><p> </p><p> And don't worry, I'll figure something out for The Rock eventually. Just nothing logical at the moment. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I loved that character change with Michaels, because that is the way I usually book him. I usually use him as that tweener, that in theory is a baby face but will go either way when needed. Something Shawn could pull off amazingly in real life. So kudos for that. Sad to see Holly might already be suffering in his matches due to time decline. Too bad. That match was so good (With Lesnar) and Holly was a WWE loyal servant for many years, so I wouldn't mind seeing him having some sort of short world title reign as a reward, but I won't lose sleep about it.</p><p> </p><p> Keep up the good work man, I love this dynasty and I might steal one or two ideas for mine. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebest2427 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I was waiting for: " & Raw's last pick is… Jeff Hardy?!" Or Batista to SD. That could open up some storylines to see if he has a future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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