WWE 2004: The Hangover

RKOwnage · August 13, 2013

WWE SmackDown!: Thursday, Week 2, January 2004 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36517" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/WtzzVL1.jpg WWE SmackDown!Thursday, Week 2, January 2004 The opening video plays featuring the WWE Superstars that will be on the show tonight as Michael Cole and Tazz welcome the television audience to tonight's presentation of WWE SmackDown! To open up the show, Paul Heyman hits the ring for an announcement. He gets in the ring and picks up a microphone. Paul Heyman: In two weeks, there are going to be 30 WWE superstars entered into the Royal Rumble match. Fifteen of those men are going to be from my show, SmackDown. We're going to have a series of qualifying matches here tonight. The first will be between Rikishi...and Scotty 2 Hotty! (Heyman smiles and pauses). The reason why a SmackDown wrestler is going to win the Royal Rumble and go on to WrestleMania, is because have the largest athlete in the world, The Big Show. He is over 7 feet tall and 500 pounds, and he is going to be the man that wins-- The music of John Cena hits and he comes out to the ring with a loud ovation from the crowd. He grabs another microphone. John Cena: Listen up, Paul Heyman, it seems to me that you are sorely mistaken. A SmackDown guy will win the Rumble, but it ain't that seven foot pile of lumber. Twenty-nine men over the top rope, John Cena at the top of the slope. At WrestleMania there's a new champ, not Brock...and Paul if you don't like that you can suck my-- GORE! Out of nowhere, Rhyno attacks with the Gore! He continues to put the boots to Cena as Heyman makes the main event for tonight -- Cena vs. Rhyno! RATING: 77 (B) Notes: Heyman and Cena were both great. ____________________________________________ http://i.imgur.com/54iaQFl.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/1nFL1YA.jpg Tajiri w/Kyo Dai vs. Jamie Noble w/Nidia In a nice little cruiserweight opening bout, Jamie Noble and Tajiri faced off. Throughout the match, Akio and Sakoda harassed Nidia on the outside, before eventually grabbing her off of the apron. Jamie Noble did not care, instead focusing on his match. Out of nowhere, the Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio came to her rescue! With Mysterio fending off his henchmen, Tajiri was distracted, and Jamie Noble got the win with his feet on the ropes! RATING: 58 (C-) Notes: 7:27. Nidia did a good job on the outside. ____________________________________________ Backstage, The Big Show is in his locker room with his US title belt and his neck brace from last week's Street Fight. The WWE Champion, Brock Lesnar, walks in. Brock Lesnar: Hey big guy, I heard you've got that restraining order out on that wildman Hardcore Holly. It's okay if you're a little scared of him after what he did to you last week, and I just wanted to let you know, I've got your back. I'm gonna hang around and make sure that he doesn't attack you again, Show. The two shake hands as Brock is clearly trying to keep Holly away from himself. RATING: 80 (B) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ http://i.imgur.com/AWxdiEm.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/sjmaaqR.jpg Scotty 2 Hotty vs. Rikishi Royal Rumble Qualifier The two tag team partners were hesitant early on, knowing that Heyman purposefully pit them against one another. They eventually locked up and the match was underway. Rikishi picked up the win here in about seven minutes. RATING: 62 © Notes: 6:56. ____________________________________________ Eddie Guerrero is sitting backstage, fuming over the actions of his nephew Chavo as of late. Kurt Angle walks up behind him and looks down at the ground before talking. Kurt Angle: Listen...um...Eddie. I know I apologized last week but I just want you tell you that I've been thinking over this past week and I wanted you to know that I'm here if you need me buddy. If you need someone to talk to or if you need help with anything-- Eddie Guerrero: Get. The hell. Out. Of my business. Kurt stands there for a few seconds before taking a deep breath and leaving. RATING: 80 (B) Notes: Guerrero is really good at being mad. ____________________________________________ http://i.imgur.com/gBgl89u.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/1cBihZ1.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/QKb9mhD.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/4rqAkgv.jpg The World's Greatest Tag Team vs. The Basham Brothers Non-Title Match; Royal Rumble Qualifier Luckily for the Bashams, this wasn't a title match. Benjamin and Haas were able to able to pick up the win when Benjamin hit Danny Basham with a T-Bone Suplex, advancing the World's Greatest Tag Team to the Royal Rumble match! RATING: 60 © Notes: 9:02. Danny Basham's Flying skills are getting better. ____________________________________________ The music of Eddie Guerrero hits as he's on his way to the ring, focused and in street clothes. About halfway to the ring, Chavo runs up behind him and attacks! He throws Eddie into the steel steps around the ring before continuing to put the boots to him! After about a minute of the beatdown, Kurt Angle runs down to the ring and takes care of Chavo, sending him packing! Chavo runs to the back, staring intensely down at his uncle and Kurt. Angle checks on Eddie as we go to commercial. RATING: 75 (B-) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ In Paul Heyman's office, commotion is heard from the outside and the door bursts open. It's Eddie Guerrero, yelling at Kurt to leave him alone. Eddie walks in, slams the door behind him, and goes up to Heyman's desk, saying three words: Eddie Guerrero: I...want...Chavo. Paul Heyman: Listen Eddie, I can't-- Eddie Guerrero: I...want...Chavo. Paul Heyman: Eddie I know you're upset and hurt and -- Eddie grabs Heyman by the collar and slams him backwards into his filing cabinet. He holds him there. Eddie Guerrero: GIVE ME CHAVO! Paul Heyman: Alright, alright, Eddie! Put me down! I'll give you Chavo...at the Royal Rumble, it will be you against your nephew, Chavo! I'll get it all going right now! Eddie glares at Heyman before dropping him and walking out silently. RATING: 76 (B-) Notes: Great performance by Eddie again. ____________________________________________ A Royal Rumble rewind plays, showing The Undertaker eliminating Kane from the main event at last year's pay-per-view! RATING: 90 (A) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ http://i.imgur.com/fOPG6D3.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/YCsXSU9.jpg Funaki vs. The Big Show w/Brock Lesnar Royal Rumble Qualifier Heyman set up an obvious fixture for his man to qualify to the Royal Rumble. Brock Lesnar accompanied Show to the ring, looking around for the arrival of Hardcore Holly. The Big Show won this match in just a few minutes after toying with Funaki for most of it. RATING: 70 (C+) Notes: 6:08. The Big Show looked really good here. ____________________________________________ After the match, Big Show and Brock continue to beat down on Funaki. Following a huge Chokeslam and an F-5, one man in the back has seen enough of this assault. Hardcore Holly runs out to the ring and slides into the ring, getting some of the champion! He attacks Lesnar and clotheslines him out of the ring! The Big Show simply stares at him and laughs, knowing that Holly has broken the restraining order! Show slowly leaves the ring area with Brock and they head to the back, Holly unsure as to what will happen next. RATING: 82 (B) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ http://i.imgur.com/vkvWn4P.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/ySr8GS6.jpg Rey Mysterio vs. Chavo Guerrero Royal Rumble Qualifier In this Royal Rumble qualifier, the two Mexican superstars had a decent lucha libre matchup. Chavo, the bigger man, toyed with Rey for a bit of the match, but Mysterio eventually picked up the win after a distraction from Chavo's uncle Eddie! Rey Mysterio is going to the Royal Rumble! RATING: 63 © Notes: 10:24. Rey was kind of off his game, but his Technical skills are improving. ____________________________________________ Backstage, Paul Heyman has fixed himself up from Eddie's near assault before. He's standing in the back with Rhyno and he gives him a speech about being extreme. Paul Heyman: Ever since you've come to the WWE, Rhyno, I haven't seen that fire, that destruction, that extreme appetite that I saw when we worked together in the past. I want you to go out there, and I want you to BREAK John Cena in half. I want you to use whatever means you possibly need to use, but I want to see the Rhyno that struck fear in the hearts of anyone that heard the name! RATING: 75 (B-) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ A video airs, highlighting the career of Billy Gunn. This video focuses on his King of the Ring victory in 1999. He is returning to SmackDown soon! RATING: 56 (C-) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ http://i.imgur.com/W5aGUFY.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/7I9sj6T.jpg John Cena vs. Rhyno w/Paul Heyman These two guys had an all-out brawl for the main event of the night. Rhyno looked edgier and more vicious than usual. Late in the match, the referee was knocked out. Rhyno, in control of the match, went under the ring and grabbed a table. It was set up in the corner of the ring as the two continued to brawl. Rhyno leaned Cena up against the table, and looked for the Gore through the table! However, from the crowd came Chris Benoit! Benoit grabbed Rhyno's leg so he could not launch himself across the ring! When he turned around, Cena lifted him up and hit the F-U through the table! Benoit moved the pieces of the table and woke the referee, allowing Cena to pick up the win! RATING: 82 (B) Notes: 12:11. ____________________________________________ In the ring, Chris Benoit and John Cena stare at Heyman and the retreating Rhyno. They simply look at each other and shake hands, as Heyman and Rhyno are livid! The show ends with a new alliance formed! RATING: 89 (A) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ OVERALL SHOW RATING: 82 (B) Notes: This show increased our popularity in 18 regions. Quick Results Tajiri vs. Jamie Noble Royal Rumble Qualifier Scotty 2 Hotty vs. Rikishi Non-Title Match; Royal Rumble Qualifier World's Greatest Tag Team vs. The Basham Brothers Royal Rumble Qualifier Funaki vs. The Big Show Non-Title Match; Royal Rumble Qualifier Rey Mysterio vs. Chavo Guerrero John Cena vs. Rhyno</div></div></blockquote> Prediction Contest Leaderboard The Lloyd – 21 Russelrules44 – 20 Ayden – 18 Smasher1311 – 17 michgcs – 16 The Final Countdown – 16 Beejus – 14 Owen Rey – 14 Jaysin – 3 A couple of people got 100% this week, but I just flat out can't think of anything else to have you guys do <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />. If I think of something, I'll let The Lloyd and Russelrules44 know via PM.

RKOwnage · August 13, 2013

WWE B-Shows, Week 2, January 2004 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36517" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/XU2fEMJ.jpg WWE VelocitySaturday, Week 2, January 2004 1. The World's Greatest Tag Team picks up a victory over Too Cool in the opening matchup. Grade: 74 (B-) 2. A promo is cut by John Cena, calling out The Big Show for being a coward with his restraining order. He says if Holly can't beat Show's ass, Cena will -- and he'll take his United States title! Grade: 91 (A) 3. The same Billy Gunn career highlight video plays that aired on SmackDown, highlighting his 1999 King of the Ring win. Grade: 60 © 4. Orlando Jordan is in action next, but he takes a loss to Ernest Miller after a Superkick. Grade: 45 (D) 5. A recap video plays highlighting the recent events in the storyline involving the former Los Guerreros and Kurt Angle. Grade: 73 (B-) 6. In the main event of the night, The Basham Brothers finished off Funaki and Ultimo Dragon in a Tag Team title defense. Grade: 59 © ____________________________________________ OVERALL SHOW RATING: 67 (C+) Notes: None.</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36517" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/5QNTpqk.jpg WWE Sunday Night HeatSunday, Week 2, January 2004 1. A video plays highlighting the feud between The Dudley Boyz and Evolution. 2. In the opening match, The Dudley Boyz picked up a win over the random team of Rico and Test after a 3-D on Rico. Grade: 63 © 2. A Goldberg hype video airs, before a graphic is shown hyping his match with Scott Steiner this week. Grade: 86 (B+) 3. Rosey claims a victory over one-half of La Resistance, Rene Dupree. Grade: 53 (C-). 4. Another video airs, this time recapping the events in the Triple H and Shawn Michaels rivalry. Grade: 85 (B+) 5. La Resistance had a rough night, with Robert Conway getting rolled up by Stevie Richards in about seven minutes. Grade: 65 © 6. Booker T cuts a promo about how he isn't done with Kane just yet. He'll be ready to go on Monday despite the beating that he took at the hands of the Big Red Machine this past week. Grade: 82 (B) 7. In the main event of the night, Val Venis and Lance Storm got a win over Garrison Cade and Mark Jindrak when Venis hit the Money Shot on Cade. Grade: 64 © ____________________________________________ OVERALL SHOW RATING: 72 (B-) Notes: None.</div></div></blockquote> <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>Loved RAW RKOwnage... The Christian/Jericho/Trish/Stacy Keibler storyline is great, as is the Orton/Foley one... can't wait until they develop and hit the 'big twists'... as in, where you'll take it on a completely different path than it went on in real life. When Christian and Trish hooked up in real life I could NOT believe it!!! So I'll be interested to see where you go with it... <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> There's a couple of things that I am struggling finding better ways to write than what happened in real life, and I'm not going to change things just for the sake of them being changed. However, a lot of the storylines definitely have 'swerves' that I think you guys will like. Thanks for the comment!</div></blockquote>

RKOwnage · August 13, 2013

WWE RAW Preview, Week 3, January 2004 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36517" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/4KX2mQs.jpg WWE RAWMonday, Week 3, January 2004 As the Royal Rumble draws ever closer, the hype train rolls on! A huge Royal Rumble spot will be decided! Eric Bischoff has decided that there will be an over-the-top Battle Royal for the #30 spot in the Royal Rumble! All 15 RAW Superstars in the Rumble will be involved in qualifying matches to decide who makes it to the Battle Royal in the main event! With so many combustible elements involved, which man will enter #30 in two weeks? Find out what happens by tuning in at 9pm EST/6pm PST! Match Preview Battle Royal Qualifier; Fatal Four-Way Bubba Ray Dudley vs. D-Von Dudley vs. Kane vs. Christian Comment: Battle Royal Qualifier The Hurricane vs. Randy Orton Comment: Battle Royal Qualifier Booker T and Rob Van Dam vs. La Resistance Comment: Battle Royal Qualifier Goldberg vs. Scott Steiner Comment: Battle Royal Qualifier; Triple Threat Batista vs. Chris Jericho vs. Mark Henry Comment: Over the Top Rope Battle Royal – Decides #30 ? vs. ? vs. ? vs. ? vs. ? vs. ? Comment: </div></div></blockquote> Good luck!

Owen Rey · August 13, 2013

Battle Royal Qualifier; Fatal Four-Way

Bubba Ray Dudley vs. D-Von Dudley vs. Kane vs. Christian

Comment:

Battle Royal Qualifier

The Hurricane vs. Randy Orton

Comment:

Battle Royal Qualifier

Booker T and Rob Van Dam vs. La Resistance

Comment:

Battle Royal Qualifier

Goldberg vs. Scott Steiner

Comment:

Battle Royal Qualifier; Triple Threat

Batista vs. Chris Jericho vs. Mark Henry

Comment:

Over the Top Rope Battle Royal – Decides #30

? vs. ? vs. ? vs. GOOOOOOLLLLLDBERG GOOOOLLLLLDBERGvs. ? vs. ?

Comment: uhh?

Beejus · August 13, 2013

Battle Royal Qualifier; Fatal Four-Way

Bubba Ray Dudley vs. D-Von Dudley vs. Kane vs. Christian

Comment: Not sure why, just thinking maybe Bubba could get a push.

Battle Royal Qualifier

The Hurricane vs. Randy Orton

Comment: Poor Hurricane.

Battle Royal Qualifier

Booker T and Rob Van Dam vs. La Resistance

Comment: If anyone from Raw, I could see RVD or Booker winning the Rumble.

Battle Royal Qualifier

Goldberg vs. Scott Steiner

Comment: Steiner was never really at home in the WWE when he came back.

Battle Royal Qualifier; Triple Threat

Batista vs. Chris Jericho vs. Mark Henry

Comment: Jericho to sneak the win out from under the two behemoths.

Over the Top Rope Battle Royal – Decides #30

? vs. ? vs. ? vs. ? vs. ? vs. ?

Comment: I'll go with Goldberg to win this, as he enters at #30 in order to have a huge advantage.

RKOwnage · August 13, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Owen Rey" data-cite="Owen Rey" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36517" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Over the Top Rope Battle Royal – Decides #30 ? vs. ? vs. ? vs. ? vs. ? vs. ? Comment: uhh?</div></blockquote> All the question marks are the winners of the previous matches <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

The Lloyd · August 13, 2013

Match Preview

Battle Royal Qualifier; Fatal Four-Way

Bubba Ray Dudley vs. D-Von Dudley vs. Kane vs. Christian

Comment: Kane's always good in over-the-top-rope situations...

Battle Royal Qualifier

The Hurricane vs. Randy Orton

Comment: Pretty straightforward

Battle Royal Qualifier

Booker T and Rob Van Dam vs. La Resistance

Comment: Again straightforward, if you want the Main Event to be the best match it possibly can be, then it should be Booker and RVD

Battle Royal Qualifier

Goldberg vs. Scott Steiner

Comment: Tough one...

Battle Royal Qualifier; Triple Threat

Batista vs. Chris Jericho vs. Mark Henry

Comment: Another tough one...

Over the Top Rope Battle Royal – Decides #30

? vs. ? vs. ? vs. ? vs. ? vs. Randy Orton

Comment: I think both Batista and Goldberg would be great at number 30... but I'm gonna give it to Randy Orton I think...

Interesting concept in this show, especially as they're not all 1 on 1 matches... keeps it exciting and not 'Same-y'

Dawn · August 13, 2013

Match Preview

Battle Royal Qualifier; Fatal Four-Way

Bubba Ray Dudley vs. D-Von Dudley vs. Kane vs. Christian

Comment: I can see Christian winning here too, but the big man is going to take them down.

Battle Royal Qualifier

The Hurricane vs. Randy Orton

Comment: Stand back! Cuz there's an RKO coming through!

Battle Royal Qualifier

Booker T and Rob Van Dam vs. La Resistance

Comment: There's no chance for La Resistance here, really.

Battle Royal Qualifier

Goldberg vs. Scott Steiner

Comment: I think that i will say this in all Goldberg matches that i predict his win. WHO'S NEXT? (And Scott was just pure Midcard back in the WWE)

Battle Royal Qualifier; Triple Threat

Batista vs. Chris Jericho vs. Mark Henry

Comment: Jericho is going to suffer, but he's going to win it.

Over the Top Rope Battle Royal – Decides #30

Kane vs. Randy Orton vs. Booker T vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Goldberg vs. Chris Jericho

Comment: You know it. WHO'S NEXT?

michgcs · August 13, 2013

Match Preview

Battle Royal Qualifier; Fatal Four-Way

Bubba Ray Dudley vs. D-Von Dudley vs. Kane vs. Christian

Comment:

Battle Royal Qualifier

The Hurricane vs. Randy Orton

Comment:

Battle Royal Qualifier

Booker T and Rob Van Dam vs. La Resistance

Comment:

Battle Royal Qualifier

Goldberg vs. Scott Steiner

Comment: Was there ever any doubt?

Battle Royal Qualifier; Triple Threat

Batista vs. Chris Jericho vs. Mark Henry

Comment: Y2J sneaks out with the win

Over the Top Rope Battle Royal – Decides #30

Kane vs. Randy Orton vs. Booker T vs. RVD vs. Goldberg vs. Jericho

Comment: Just a hunch

Russelrules44 · August 14, 2013

Match Preview

Battle Royal Qualifier; Fatal Four-Way

Bubba Ray Dudley vs. D-Von Dudley vs. Kane vs. Christian

Comment: Kane was at his peak I think. He deserves it.

Battle Royal Qualifier

The Hurricane vs. Randy Orton

Comment: DA HURRICANE, GETTING DA RKO FROM DA VIPER!.....WAZZUP WITH DAT?!

Battle Royal Qualifier

Booker T and Rob Van Dam vs. La Resistance

Comment: La Resistance isn't ready for the world title........yet.

Battle Royal Qualifier

Goldberg vs. Scott Steiner

Comment: GOLDBERG! GOLDBERG!

Battle Royal Qualifier; Triple Threat

Batista vs. Chris Jericho vs. Mark Henry

Comment: I don't see Mark Henry winning the royal rumble yet.

Over the Top Rope Battle Royal – Decides #30

Kane vs. Randy Orton vs. Booker T vs. RVD vs. Goldberg vs. Chris Jericho

Comment: My hunch.

Ayden · August 14, 2013

Battle Royal Qualifier; Fatal Four-Way

Bubba Ray Dudley vs. D-Von Dudley vs. Kane vs. Christian

Comment:

Battle Royal Qualifier

The Hurricane vs. Randy Orton

Comment:

Battle Royal Qualifier

Booker T and Rob Van Dam vs. La Resistance

Comment:

Battle Royal Qualifier

Goldberg vs. Scott Steiner

Comment:

Battle Royal Qualifier; Triple Threat

Batista vs. Chris Jericho vs. Mark Henry

Comment:

Over the Top Rope Battle Royal – Decides #30

? vs. ? vs. ? vs. ? vs. ? vs. Kane

Comment:

RKOwnage · August 14, 2013

WWE Monday Night RAW: Monday, Week 3, January 2004 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36517" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/4KX2mQs.jpg WWE RAWMonday, Week 3, January 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 presentation of Monday Night RAW! RATING: 88 (B+) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ I'M BACK! The theme song of Eric Bischoff hits as the crowd's enthusiasm turns to boos for the show's General Manager. He gets into the ring and picks up a microphone from the outside. Eric Bischoff: In case you haven't heard, once again I have come up with a brilliant idea that will shake the face of the WWE! Over on SmackDown, those morons decided that one of their guys, Chris Benoit, is gonna be the #1 entrant in the Royal Rumble match. Now why on Earth would SmackDown decide that they want the first guy in the match? You see, I'm a businessman and I know that success leads to ratings and I'm going to allow my wrestlers to earn their success here tonight! Here's how it's gonna go: every single one of the RAW superstars in the Royal Rumble will be in action right here tonight! The crowd actually cheers Bischoff for once, knowing they'll see a lot of top guys in the ring. Eric Bischoff: There is going to be a series of matches involving RAW superstars; six exactly, and the winners of these six matches will advance to a six-man over-the-top-rope Battle Royal RIGHT HERE TONIGHT to decide who earns the right to be the 30th entrant in the Royal Rumble! Where SmackDown is throwing its guys to the wolves at the #1 spot, Eric Bischoff is putting RAW in the best possible position to win the match. So tonight, we're gonna find out who really wants #30 the most! Bischoff exits with the crowd giving him a surprising mix of cheers and boos. RATING: 70 (C+) Notes: Bischoff improvised well, his surprise at the cheers was funny too. ____________________________________________ http://i.imgur.com/cI2DTWN.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/mRzXEDO.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/Pp9cPOs.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/9bHsEeH.jpg D-Von Dudley vs. Bubba Ray Dudley vs. Kane vs. Christian Fatal Four-Way; Battle Royal Qualifier The fans were surprised to see a Fatal Four-Way match to open the show, especially with the guys that were involved here. While it looked like the Dudleyz had a huge advantage here because they could work together, there was always that interesting moment where neither one was sure of who was going to get to make the cover. After they hit a 3-D on Christian, they hesitated just long enough for Kane to get back in the ring, hit a Double Chokeslam, and pin D-Von in the process to advance to the main event! RATING: 73 (B-) Notes: 9:06. The fans were pleasantly surprised by this one. D-Von's Technical skills are improving. ____________________________________________ Randy Orton and Batista are in the Evolution locker room, with Ric Flair in a suit beside them. Ric Flair: Are you two ready? Are you two ready to go out there and take what's yours? Look at you two! Two of the fastest rising stars in the business! We've got you, Randy, all the men out there want to be you, all the women want to be with you! You're the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all-time, WOO! And then you, Dave! The biggest arms in the business! One-half of the Tag Team Champions! And once you both make it to the Battle Royal here tonight, it's gonna be just like at the Royal Rumble – the two of you are going to be the final ones standing, and Triple H's plan will be a success! After he destroys Shawn Michaels in that Last Man Standing match...there will be...an all-Evolution main event at WrestleMania! Now go get 'em! The three laugh at the possibility as we go to commercial. RATING: 90 (A) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ http://i.imgur.com/UwmRujZ.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/OLkjkuj.jpg The Hurricane vs. Randy Orton Battle Royal Qualifier The Hurricane put up a valiant effort in this one, but Randy Orton qualified for the battle royal later on tonight with an RKO in about seven minutes. Step one of Triple H's plan has come to fruition. RATING: 70 (C+) Notes: 7:20. ____________________________________________ Standing backstage in his locker room is Christian, looking through pictures of his “boys' night out” with Chris Jericho last week. Someone knocks on the door and Christian tells them to come in. It's none other than Trish Stratus. She asks where Jericho is and Christian refuses to acknowledge the question, beginning to show the pictures he's looking at. Trish awkwardly laughs at them, obviously feeling uncomfortable, and she makes up a reason to get out of there as soon as possible. Christian continues to look at the pictures, laughing to himself, as we go to another commercial. RATING: 58 (C-) Notes: Trish did well. This was a surprisingly badly rated segment. ____________________________________________ http://i.imgur.com/f5xpIIr.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/kM2rZgU.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/xYQ5dlP.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/LNweF2L.jpg Booker T and Rob Van Dam vs. La Resistance Battle Royal Qualifier Despite a good effort by the youngsters, Booker T and RVD were able to pick up a nice win here. Booker hit the Scissors Kick on Conway and made the cover to send the team of himself and Rob Van Dam to the main event! RATING: 71 (B-) Notes: 8:40. Dupree's Performance is improving. Thanks Booker. ____________________________________________ During the celebration after the match, fire explodes from the turnbuckles and Kane comes down to the ring, immediately followed by a handful of officials! Booker tells him to come on and fight while RVD holds him back, saying they're both in the main event tonight. As Kane swats officials away like flies and gets into the ring, RVD pushes Booker back into a corner and pleads with Kane. Finally, enough officials (including Sgt. Slaughter) get between the two where no contact is made and they clear the two rivals out of there. RATING: 80 (B) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ http://i.imgur.com/G6vVMxo.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/YmY5eVp.jpg Goldberg vs. Scott Steiner Battle Royal Qualifier This match was agreed upon last week, and Eric Bischoff decided to keep it, just making it a battle royal qualifying match. These two powerhouses went at each other and neither would give any ground until Goldberg surprised Steiner with a Spear, followed by a Jackhammer for the win! RATING: 66 (C+) Notes: 7:37. These two couldn't sell a damn move. Unless they just didn't want to. ____________________________________________ Backstage, Shawn Michaels stands with Todd Grisham, who asks him about his actions last week. Shawn Michaels: My actions last week were to prove a point. You see, between me and Hunter, this is more than just a title match. We had a war at SummerSlam a couple of years ago in that Street Fight, we had a war in a Three Stages of Hell match, and we had yet another war recently on RAW in an Iron Man match. But now...we're going to take that to the upper echelon. We are literally going to pummel each other into the ground until one of us is unable to stand. And Hunter, if you think for one second that you aren't gonna get the very best of “The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels one...more...time...then you, my “friend,” have got some Sweet Chin Music comin' your way! RATING: 90 (A) Notes: Michaels was good here. ____________________________________________ http://i.imgur.com/icDcXGF.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/dhDKZ5h.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/S4VnQmH.jpg Batista vs. Chris Jericho vs. Mark Henry Triple Threat; Battle Royal Qualifier Chris Jericho spent most of this match trying to avoid the hard-hitting brawl that was Batista and Mark Henry. The two, knowing that they didn't have to pin each other, spent a lot of the early going chasing after Jericho. When they both got frustrated, they went after one another. Late in the match, Batista landed a huge Sit-Out Powerbomb on Mark Henry! As he stood up to go for the pin, however, Chris Jericho hit a huge springboard dropkick to knock him out of the ring! Jericho scurried over to Henry and was able to pick up the victory to advance! RATING: 70 (C+) Notes: 9:04. ____________________________________________ After a commercial break, Christian is seen in the locker room again as his tag team partner barges in. Chris Jericho is extremely excited about his win. Christian: Hey man! Check out these pi-- Chris Jericho: I did it! I won babaaaayyy! Christian: Dude, look-- Chris Jericho: I'm going to the main event! I am one step closer to having my name in lights one a-gain! After I throw those five ass clowns over the top rope in a few minutes, I'm the odds-on favorite to win the Rumble Royal! And then, the marquee at Madison Square Garden will read: Wrestlemania XX. Jabroni, ass clown, piece of trash number one against The King of the World, The Ayatollah of Rock and Rolla, Y...2...J...Chris Jericho! For the World Title! (crowd cheers) Can you believe it Christian?! Christian, looking a little bit dejected since he lost his match, timidly agrees with him. Chris Jericho: Oh that's right, I'm sorry man, you lost your match tonight so you won't get #30. But hey, that doesn't mean you can't help your old Vitamin C buddy out right?! Cheer up, sunshine, let's do this! Jericho puts his hand up for a high five, and Christian reluctantly and defeatedly matches him. We're ready for the main event! RATING: 84 (B+) Notes: One of Jericho's best improvs in a while. ____________________________________________ http://i.imgur.com/kM2rZgU.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/f5xpIIr.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/G6vVMxo.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/dhDKZ5h.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/Pp9cPOs.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/OLkjkuj.jpg Rob Van Dam vs. Booker T vs. Goldberg vs. Chris Jericho vs. Kane vs. Randy Orton Over-the-Top-Rope Battle Royal; Decides #30 This match provided an interesting dynamic, with loose cannons, former rivals, and even men who teamed with each other earlier on in the night all locking up in the same ring at the same time. After melee for the first few minutes, with guys looking to take out Goldberg and Kane early, the first elimination occurred. RVD landed a spinning heel kick on Orton and went up top for a Five-Star Frog Splash, but was sent crashing out of the ring and into the barricade by Kane! A minute or so later, Christian made his way out to the ring, true to his word. With Booker T trying to eliminate Jericho, Christian pushed his partner back into the ring! Christian got up on the apron and pulled down the top rope as Jericho tried to Irish whip Booker into the trap. However, Booker reversed it without Christian realizing, as Jericho tumbled over the ropes to the floor! Christian apologized to Jericho as he threw a temper tantrum outside the ring, with the two arguing as they headed to the back. With four men remaining, they split off in pairs. Booker T and Kane continued their heated rivalry while Orton and Goldberg went at it. Booker caught a hot streak, hitting a side kick to the head of Kane who stumbled and fell. He hit a kick to Goldberg as well and then got caught up with Orton along the ropes. With the two trying to eliminate each other, Goldberg recovered and hit a double clothesline to knock the two over the top rope! Goldberg let out a primal roar as he and Kane were the two who remained! The two strong superstars, Kane and Goldberg, began to hit each other and attempt to knock the other out of the ring. It looked like Goldberg's momentum would carry him through, but as he lined up for a Spear on the Big Red Machine, his opponent from earlier tonight grabbed his leg from the outside! Scott Steiner got involved, and as Goldberg was pointing at him and yelling for him to leave ringside, Kane landed a running Big Boot to send Goldberg over the top rope! Kane is going to be #30 in the Royal Rumble! The announcers hype how dangerous Kane is going to be as the final entrant into the match, with Steiner grinning and Goldberg frustrated. The show ends with the image of Kane cackling in victory. RATING: 77 (B) Notes: 12:16. Order of elimination: Rob Van Dam (Kane), Chris Jericho (Booker T), Booker T (Goldberg), Randy Orton (Goldberg), Goldberg (Kane) ____________________________________________ OVERALL SHOW RATING: 82 (B) Notes: This show increased our popularity in 13 regions. Quick Results Battle Royal Qualifier; Fatal Four-Way Bubba Ray Dudley vs. D-Von Dudley vs. Kane vs. Christian Battle Royal Qualifier The Hurricane vs. Randy Orton Battle Royal Qualifier Booker T and Rob Van Dam vs. La Resistance Battle Royal Qualifier Goldberg vs. Scott Steiner Battle Royal Qualifier; Triple Threat Batista vs. Chris Jericho vs. Mark Henry Over the Top Rope Battle Royal – Decides #30 Rob Van Dam vs. Booker T vs. Goldberg vs. Chris Jericho vs. Kane vs. Randy Orton</div></div></blockquote> Prediction Contest Leaderboard Russelrules44 – 26 The Lloyd – 25 Ayden – 23 Smasher1311 – 23 michgcs – 21 Owen Rey – 19 Beejus – 18 The Final Countdown – 16 Jaysin – 3

RKOwnage · August 14, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36517" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/nM7JcNY.jpg WWE Royal Rumble Poster Revealed; Candido/Sytch Engagement <ul><li>Former WWE workers Chris Candido and Tammy Lynn Sytch (also known as Sunny) have officially gotten engaged. The two have been in a relationship for quite a while now, and we wish them the best. </li><li>The poster for WWE's upcoming Royal Rumble pay-per-view has been revealed; it features WWE Champion Brock Lesnar. The Royal Rumble airs in two Sundays: </li></ul> http://i.imgur.com/LLvBmBD.jpg (credit to gazwefc83 for the graphic!)</div></div></blockquote> SD preview will be up soon!

RKOwnage · August 14, 2013

WWE SmackDown! Preview: Thursday, Week 3, January 2004 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36517" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/WtzzVL1.jpg WWE SmackDown!Thursday, Week 3, January 2004 Within ten days of the Royal Rumble, the action heats up with a huge main event! Match Preview Non-Title Match Rey Mysterio vs. Chuck Palumbo Comment: Shannon Moore vs. A-Train Comment: Ultimo Dragon vs. Akio Comment: Billy Kidman vs. Tajiri Comment: Kurt Angle vs. Chavo Guerrero Comment: Handicap Match John Cena and Chris Benoit vs. Brock Lesnar, The Big Show, and Rhyno Comment: </div></div></blockquote> Good luck!

Dawn · August 14, 2013

Match Preview

Non-Title Match

Rey Mysterio vs. Chuck Palumbo

Comment:

Shannon Moore vs. A-Train

Comment: a.k.a Shannon ''The Jobber'' Moore in the WWE.

Ultimo Dragon vs. Akio

Comment: WHO?

Billy Kidman vs. Tajiri

Comment: Tajiri had a World Title match in 2004. Kidman didn't.

Kurt Angle vs. Chavo Guerrero

Comment: Latino Heat, Angle Lock, it's over.

Handicap Match

John Cena and Chris Benoit vs. Brock Lesnar, The Big Show, and Rhyno

Comment: Somehow, Some way.

The Final Countdown · August 15, 2013

Going to do this right away so I don't forget like I did for Raw! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Non-Title Match

Rey Mysterio vs. Chuck Palumbo

Comment:

Shannon Moore vs. A-Train

Comment:

Ultimo Dragon vs. Akio

Comment: Not sure, but I love Ultimo. They didn't utilize him well at all.

Billy Kidman vs. Tajiri

Comment:

Kurt Angle vs. Chavo Guerrero

Comment: I see Eddie attacking Chavo + Angle getting DQed.

Handicap Match

John Cena and Chris Benoit vs. Brock Lesnar, The Big Show, and Rhyno

Comment: Rhyno eats the loss.

Owen Rey · August 15, 2013

Match Preview

Non-Title Match

Rey Mysterio vs. Chuck Palumbo

Comment:

Shannon Moore vs. A-Train

Comment:

Ultimo Dragon vs. Akio

Comment:

Billy Kidman vs. Tajiri

Comment:

Kurt Angle vs. Chavo Guerrero

Comment:

Handicap Match

John Cena and Chris Benoit vs. Brock Lesnar, The Big Show, and Rhyno

Comment:

Ayden · August 15, 2013

Rey Mysterio vs. Chuck Palumbo

Comment:

Shannon Moore vs. A-Train

Comment:

Ultimo Dragon vs. Akio

Comment:

Billy Kidman vs. Tajiri

Comment:

Kurt Angle vs. Chavo Guerrero

Comment:

Handicap Match

John Cena and Chris Benoit vs. Brock Lesnar, The Big Show, and Rhyno

Comment:

Beejus · August 15, 2013

Weren't Candido and Sytch married by this point IRL?

Rey Mysterio vs. Chuck Palumbo

Comment: Palumbo has never really amounted to much.

Shannon Moore vs. A-Train

Comment: Quick win for the big man.

Ultimo Dragon vs. Akio

Comment: ULTIMO!!! I've always been a huge fan of his.

Billy Kidman vs. Tajiri

Comment: Tajiri keeping up mo for his feud.

Kurt Angle vs. Chavo Guerrero

Comment: Can't see Chavo getting the win in this one by any stretch.

Handicap Match

John Cena and Chris Benoit vs. Brock Lesnar, The Big Show, and Rhyno

Comment: No SuperCena to brush these guys off, so Lesnar tips the scale.

Russelrules44 · August 15, 2013

Match Preview

Non-Title Match

Rey Mysterio vs. Chuck Palumbo

Comment: WHO?

Shannon Moore vs. A-Train

Comment: WHO again?

Ultimo Dragon vs. Akio

Comment: Hmmm, Meh.

Billy Kidman vs. Tajiri

Comment: Well Kidman's really good but I got to give this one to Tajiri.

Kurt Angle vs. Chavo Guerrero

Comment: I respect both of their talents.....But Kurt's the better man by a mile.

Handicap Match

John Cena and Chris Benoit vs. Brock Lesnar, The Big Show, and Rhyno

Comment: Cena and Benoit can overcome the odds.

Gotta keep my streak going. YA HERE THAT GOLDBERG? I'M COMING FOR YA!.....Well not really of course.

michgcs · August 15, 2013

Match Preview

Non-Title Match

Rey Mysterio vs. Chuck Palumbo

Comment:

Shannon Moore vs. A-Train

Comment:

Ultimo Dragon vs. Akio

Comment:

Billy Kidman vs. Tajiri

Comment:

Kurt Angle vs. Chavo Guerrero

Comment: LOL

Handicap Match

John Cena and Chris Benoit vs. Brock Lesnar, The Big Show, and Rhyno

Comment: This one's going to be a no contest, for sure

The Lloyd · August 15, 2013

Non-Title Match

Rey Mysterio vs. Chuck Palumbo

Comment: Rey all the way... surely...

Shannon Moore vs. A-Train

Comment: Choo choo!!

Ultimo Dragon vs. Akio

Comment: Just hope he doesn't trip on the ramp...

Billy Kidman vs. Tajiri

Comment: Kidman's one of my all time favourites... retired WAY too soon...

Kurt Angle vs. Chavo Guerrero

Comment: Angle is a machine

Handicap Match

John Cena and Chris Benoit vs. Brock Lesnar, The Big Show, and Rhyno

Comment: Woa!! Interesting team facing Cena and Benoit here... Surely they can't be stopped, even if it was 3 on 3...

The Final Countdown · August 15, 2013

<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>Weren't Candido and Sytch married by this point IRL?</div></blockquote> I don't think they ever actually got married. Forgot to mention: Bubba's pic, with D-Von's arm on his shoulder, cracks me up! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Beejus · August 15, 2013

That's just sad <img alt="

" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

RKOwnage · August 16, 2013

WWE SmackDown!: Thursday, Week 3, January 2004 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36517" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/WtzzVL1.jpg WWE SmackDown!Thursday, Week 3, January 2004 The opening video plays featuring the WWE Superstars that will be on the show tonight as Michael Cole and Tazz welcome the television audience to tonight's presentation of WWE SmackDown! RATING: 91 (A) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ http://i.imgur.com/vkvWn4P.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/iNENmgL.jpg Rey Mysterio vs. Chuck Palumbo Rey Mysterio opened the show with a textbook victory, running circles around his larger adversary. The Cruiserweight Champion won this one with the 6-1-9. RATING: 71 (B-) Notes: 5:43. ____________________________________________ After the match, Palumbo attacks Mysterio along with his tag team partner Johnny “The Bull” Stamboli. The remaning FBI member, Nunzio makes his way to the ring as well, to get some shots in. They finish the champion off with a Kiss of Death! The FBI makes their way up the ramp. All of a sudden, Jamie Noble makes his way out from backstage to meet Nunzio at the top of the ramp. Noble reaches in his pocket and pays his cousin, showing who the mastermind was the entire time! Noble laughs as the four villains walk backstage. RATING: 56 (C-) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ Backstage, SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman stands in his office, facing the camera smiling slyly. Paul Heyman: Hello. My name is Paul Heyman and I am the General Manager of SmackDown. Last week, we had a little incident where one of the members of my roster violated a restraining order that was placed on him. Hardcore Holly entered the restricted zone around The Big Show, and therefore I must now hand down a penalty as his employer. Hardcore Holly has been a nuisance on my show for weeks now, and so I think he deserves the night off. The crowd boos because Hardcore Holly won't be on the show tonight. Paul Heyman: You see, this hurts me as well. Tonight, I had scheduled a six-man tag team match between the teams Brock Lesnar, The Big Show, and Rhyno against John Cena, Chris Benoit, and Hardcore Holly. With Holly's suspension for the night, our main event for the night is now a THREE ON TWO HANDICAP match! Good luck, men. Heyman smiles evilly into the camera. RATING: 80 (B) Notes: Paul was the perfect choice for the general manager here. ____________________________________________ http://i.imgur.com/DOGQRaL.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/qnXYO9Q.jpg Shannon Moore vs. A-Train In a nice little squash match, A-Train picked up the win with the Derailer. He looked good. RATING: 58 (C-) Notes: 6:57. A-Train's improving his Technical skills as well as his Performance in the ring. ____________________________________________ Backstage, The Big Show is with the WWE Champion, Brock Lesnar, who is still hanging out within the area of the Big Show's restraining order. Brock talks about the match tonight and says he's glad Hardcore Holly's been banned from the building, but he still wants to have the Big Show's back. The Big Show has little to say to him, except for one real sentence. Big Show: Brock...I appreciate all the help...but whether you come out of the Rumble with the title...or Hardcore Holly does...I'm coming for that belt. The crowd gives a mixed reaction as Brock is a bit shellshocked. RATING: 77 (B) Notes: Both guys were pretty good ____________________________________________ http://i.imgur.com/ARR4olN.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/PifrCch.jpg Ultimo Dragon vs. Akio In some solid Cruiserweight action, Ultimo Dragon picked up the win over Tajiri's henchman with an Asai DDT. This match was pretty fast paced and these guys didn't do so badly. RATING: 62 © Notes: 6:21. ____________________________________________ Backstage, Kurt Angle is lacing up his boots, preparing for his match against Chavo Guerrero. Eddie Guerrero slowly walks into the locker room and Angle doesn't acknowledge him. Eddie Guerrero: Kurt...about last week... Kurt Angle: Eddie, just go. You don't want my help, I don't want yours. The two friends share an awkward moment as Angle refuses to look at Eddie. Eddie sighs and then leaves the locker room. RATING: 83 (B+) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ http://i.imgur.com/Js4GN9H.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/54iaQFl.jpg Billy Kidman vs. Tajiri In another cruiserweight matchup, Billy Kidman took the loss after a Buzzsaw Kick from Tajiri. Tajiri looked pretty good here and regained some momentum after his recent misfortunes. RATING: 64 © Notes: 7:26. ____________________________________________ In the office of Paul Heyman, he stands with the heel team of Brock Lesnar, The Big Show, and Rhyno. Paul Heyman: Listen up. (points to Show) You need to focus on tonight. You need to look to your left and realize that this man is the WWE Champion right now. You don't have to worry about that belt because you have your own belt that I haven't made you defend yet in 2004. So you, and the rest of you listen to me. Tonight you're getting in the ring with two guys who are gonna be in that Royal Rumble. I gave the two of you, Show, and Rhyno, a golden opportunity. You are teaming with THE CHAMP. And not only that, but you three are only taking on two guys. You need to go out there and destroy those two here tonight and give yourself a better shot at the Royal Rumble. And Brock...about Holly not being in the building tonight...you're welcome. The three seem a bit surprised at the commanding attitude that Heyman has given them, but they all appear to be on the same page with regards to their match. RATING: 83 (B+) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ http://i.imgur.com/0eTjKMM.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/ySr8GS6.jpg Kurt Angle vs. Chavo Guerrero This match had a bit of a personal edge to it, as Kurt had attempted to help Chavo and Eddie recently. Chavo put up a pretty good fight, but Angle eventually put this one away with the Angle Slam. RATING: 71 (B-) Notes: 10:01. Angle looked good. ____________________________________________ After the match, Chavo attacks Kurt from behind during his celebration! Chavo viciously rakes the eyes of Angle, who begins to swing wildly. Chavo's assault on the blind Angle leads to Eddie Guerrero's emergence! Eddie runs down to the ring and takes care of Chavo, clotheslining him over the top rope! Eddie walks over to check on Angle, tapping him on the shoulder. Kurt, still blinded, instinctively hits a huge Angle Slam on Eddie! He finds his way out of the ring as Eddie is laid out, confused as to what has just occurred. We go to a commercial break. RATING: 75 (B-) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ http://i.imgur.com/W5aGUFY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/vfVCug4.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/MQwofn0.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/YCsXSU9.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/7I9sj6T.jpg John Cena and Chris Benoit vs. Brock Lesnar, The Big Show, and Rhyno Handicap Match With Hardcore Holly out, the odds were clearly stacked against the team of Cena and Benoit. With only one member of each team allowed in the ring at a time, it at least allowed for a shred of fairness. Cena was dominated by the three members of the other team for the majority of the match. Benoit received a hot tag late in the match and cleared Rhyno and Show off the apron while going at Brock. With Benoit gaining the upper hand on the champion, the heel team went into panic mode. Benoit was on the verge of pulling Brock down into the Crippler Crossface, but Rhyno and the Big Show both attacked the Rabid Wolverine! Cena came in to attack and help out despite having been dominated for the entire match. The referee tried to regain order within the match, but none of the five men would leave the ring, and so Jim Korderas was forced to call for the bell! RATING: 80 (B) Notes: 12:12. The Big Show's Technical and Performance skills are both getting better. ____________________________________________ Following the match, the numbers game eventually catches up to Cena and Benoit, as they eventually succumb to the beatdown by Big Show, Brock, and Rhyno. Cena takes a big Chokeslam and a Gore while Benoit receives the F-5! RATING: 82 (B) Notes: Rhyno doesn't quite fit on the same plane with the rest of these guys. ____________________________________________ As they continue to attack, the voice of a frantic Paul Heyman is heard over the PA system and a flustered cameraman is seen on the screen running toward a limousine. As the pandemonium comes into view, it is seen that Hardcore Holly is shoving a bound Paul Heyman into the nearest vehicle! Big Show, Brock Lesnar, and Rhyno all sprint to the back, looking to rescue SmackDown's General Manager! Before they can get to the parking lot, Holly speeds away in the car as the show ends! RATING: 69 (C+) Notes: None. ____________________________________________ OVERALL SHOW RATING: 82 (B) Notes: This show increased our popularity in 13 regions. Quick Results Rey Mysterio vs. Chuck Palumbo Shannon Moore vs. A-Train Ultimo Dragon vs. Akio Billy Kidman vs. Tajiri Kurt Angle vs. Chavo Guerrero Handicap Match John Cena and Chris Benoit vs. Big Show, Brock Lesnar, and Rhyno went to a No Contest</div></div></blockquote> Prediction Contest Leaderboard Russelrules44 – 31 The Lloyd – 29 Smasher1311 – 28 Ayden – 27 michgcs – 27 Owen Rey – 23 Beejus – 23 The Final Countdown – 19 Jaysin – 3

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