WWE: Civil War

mistaken · August 15, 2014

World Heavyweight Championship

Shawn Michaels vs Triple H © w/Ric Flair

Intercontinental Championship

The Hurricane vs Matt Hardy v1 © w/Shannon Moore

Steel Cage Match

Rob Van Dam vs Kane

World Tag Team Championship Match

Booker T & Goldust vs La Resistance ©

Consrvtve · August 15, 2014

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A week and a half from No Mercy and Smackdown is ready to explode. This week's titanic main event summarizes the three forces which are beginning to tear it apart. WWE Champion Brock Lesnar, The Big Show and Rhyno will face Kurt Angle, Chris Benoit and the Undertaker. Can the ring hold these six men and will anyone be left standing in just ten days?

Announced Matches:

Brock Lesnar, The Big Show and Rhyno vs Kurt Angle, Chris Benoit, and The Undertaker

Farooq vs Charlie Haas

Taijiri vs Funaki in the last semi-final of the Cruiserweight tournament

The Bashams vs Brian Kendrick and Paul London

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Thursday; October, Week 2 – Verizon Wireless Arena – Manchester, NH

[A recap of last week’s show airs highlighting Benoit taking to Angle, Angle being locked in his dressing room by Big Show and Paul Heyman, and the assault on Chris Benoit with the last image being Lesnar and Big Show smirking down at him.]

GRADE: 85

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[We see Stephanie McMahon step into her office where her father is already seated in her chair.]

Stephanie> What are you going to do, have me arrested again?

Vince> You weren’t arrested you were…escorted out. And no, that’s not the plan.

Stephanie> So what is the plan?

Vince> The plan is…you’re going to to that ring tonight and you’re going to look my friend Sable in the eye and apologize to her.

Stephanie> Are you crazy?

Vince> No, but if you don’t, I’ll cancel your little match at No Mercy and save myself the time of firing you right here tonight!

[Vince strolls out with a grin leaving his daughter angrily shaking her head.]

GRADE: 87

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[The video package plays and we’re taken to the announcer’s table where Michael Cole and Tazz welcome us to the show. They hype the last semifinal of the cruiserweight tournament tonight with Taijiri and Funaki, Stephanie McMahon’s apology, and the huge main event with Kurt Angle, Chris Benoit and the Undertaker against WWE Champion Brock Lesnar, Rhyno, and the Big Show.

GRADE: 72

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Farooq w/Bradshaw vs Charlie Haas w/Shelton Benjamin

Haas and Benjamin attack the APA before the bell and when it finally settles into one on one Haas keeps the advantage until Farooq begins applying some brute force and overpowering Haas. Benjamin tries to intervene and gets a big clothesline from Bradshaw for his trouble. A moment later Haas is caught coming off the second rope into a big powerslam for the victory.

Winner by Pinfall: Farooq

GRADE: 56

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[backstage we see Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar talking about something which seems to amuse them both. They walk into the champion’s dressing room and shut the door.]

GRADE: 77

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[The World’s Greatest Tag Team is backstage walking, disappointed from another loss when they’re approached by a man in a designer suit, short blonde hair carrying an attache. He’s chomping gum as he addresses them.]

Man> Just the guys I’m looking for.

Benjamin> And who might you be?

Man> The name’s Kennedy and I represent someone who is very interested in gaining the services of a tandem such as yourselves and making sure you keep those titles.

Haas> And why should we want to sign up with you?

[The man now known as Kennedy opens the briefcase, showing the tag champs what’s inside but not showing the audience.]

Benjamin> Charlie, you sold?

Haas> Oh yea man. Where do we sign?

Kennedy> Right this way, gentlemen.

GRADE: 42

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Taijiri vs Funaki

Taijiri and Funaki trade some early offense but in short order Taijiri takes the momentum and doesn’t give it back, hitting a Buzzsaw Kick for the win.

Winner by Pinfall: Taijiri

GRADE: 57

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[Torrie Wilson is standing by with the Undertaker.]

Torrie>Undertaker, in two weeks you face Rhyno but tonight you’re part of a big six man tag. What’s going to happen tonight if you and Rhyno are the legal men?

The Undertaker> Torrie, legal men, illegal men, it doesn’t matter. Tonight I will kick the hell out of Rhyno one way or another. I will beat him senseless like I did last week and then whatever is left over for No Mercy will get another beating, the worst beating of his life. That ring out there is my yard and tonight Rhyno along with Big Show and Brock Lesnar will learn what that means the hard way.

GRADE: 80

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[A graphic is shown that next week we’ll see the Cruiserweight tournament finals. Taijiri vs Ultimo Dragon for the right to face Rey Mysterio at No Mercy.]

GRADE: 54

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[speaking of which Ultimo Dragon is seen backstage when suddenly Taijiri, Akio, and Sakoda all attack. He tries to fight valiantly but he’s swamped and soon left down on the ground.]

GRADE: 41

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Chavo Guererro vs A-Train

A-Train wants to run Chavo over but Guererro uses his own skills to his advantage and following a faulty chest-first charge into the corner he nails a bulldog, then climbs to the top coming off with a missile dropkick which puts A-Train down for the three count.

Winner by Pinfall: Chavo Guerero

GRADE: 60

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[We see backstage where the Undertaker is arming up and in a split screen how Rhyno is doing the same. It won’t be long until the big six man tag.]

GRADE: 76

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[Michael Cole and Tazz run down the known card for No Mercy happening next Sunday.]

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[They they talk about two matches which were announced just that morning on wwe.com.]

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GRADE: 84

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The Bashams vs Brian Kendrick and Paul London

The masked men hit the ring following being unchained by their manager Shaniqua and tear into the two smaller men. It doesn’t take long for them to punish Kendrick and London, finally finishing it off with the guillotine elbow drop on London for the win.

Winners by Pinfall: The Bashams

GRADE: 48

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[Eddie Guererro is strolling along backstage and pauses to kiss his United States belt when John Cena comes from nowhere, ramming him headfirst into a standing locker. Cena is a man possessed, reigning punches down on Guererro. Finally he stops and gets in the champion’s face as Guererro is dazed.

Cena> I ain’t gonna take that belt from you again…until No Mercy. Then it comes home with me, Cholo.

[Cena leaves Guererro down, but with his title, and a look of disdain.]

GRADE: 66

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[stephanie McMahon is on her way to the ring. The apology mandated by her father is next!]

GRADE: 74

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[stephanie comes down to the ring looking a little unsure.]

Stephanie> I’m out here frankly because I’m being forced to apologize so let’s just be professional and get this over with. Sable please come out here.

[sable comes down looking like she is heavily enjoying this.]

Stephanie> Sable we have a big match at No Mercy but it’s been brought to my attention that in my capacity as General Manager I haven’t been very professional towards you.

Sable> That’s right you haven’t.

Stephanie> So I’m out here to tell you I’m sor…..sorr…..

[stephanie turns, looking to be having trouble spitting it out as Sable mocks her to the crowd but Stephanie whirls on her and spikes her in the head with the microphone then straddles her and begins pounding her. When Sable is nearly out of it, Stephanie pics the microphone back up.

Stephanie> As I was saying, I’m sorry that I didn’t do this a long time ago.

[Rikishi comes down as Stephanie beams. He enters the ring and they shake hands and Stephanie asks if hes ready. He nods and turns his back, bending over slighty and hiking up his thong. Stephanie muscles a still dazed Sable to her knees, then as the crowd reaches a fever pitch, shoves her face into Rikishi’s rear end. The crowd loves it and after about fifteen seconds of Sable trying to escape she drops Sable to the mat. Stephanie and Rikishi leave the ring together as Sable remains in the ring, sitting up and looking like she wants to throw up.]

GRADE: 62

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[A replay of Sable’s stinkface is shown, then we see her still in shock in the ring as Mr. McMahon who came rushing down to the ring tries to comfort her.]

GRADE: 63

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The Undertaker, Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit vs Brock Lesnar,The Big Show, and Rhyno

The match starts off easy enough with each side showcasing their talents but two linked opponents not hooking up until its Lesnar and Angle. They barely are able to lock up before the Big Show enters to attack Angle from behind and then the ring is full of all six men and the referee’s lost all control.

No Contest: Double Disqualification

GRADE: 78

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[The bell is ringing but the carnage isn’t stopping. Benoit-Show, Angle-Lesnar, and Taker-Rhyno are all paired off and going at it all over ringside. Officials and agents flood the area to separate them but as the show goes off the air, it doesn’t appear that it’ll happen anytime soon.]l

GRADE: 88

OVERALL: 79

Consrvtve · August 16, 2014

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RATINGS

RAW on SPIKE TV scored a 7.36 (last week 7.14)

Smackdown on UPN scored a 7.50 (last week 7.48)

'B' Show Report

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-Trish Stratus, Molly Holly, and Gail Kim defeated Stacy Keibler, Ivory, and Jacqueline

-Mark Henry defeated Stevie Richards and Val Venis in a handicap match

-Batista defeated Booker T

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-Rikishi and Scotty 2 Hotty defeated Nunzio and Johnny Stamboli

-Christopher Daniels defeated Billy Kidman

-Rey Mysterio defeated Jamie Noble to retain Cruiserweight Championship

TALENT RELATIONS

WWE came to terms with the following individuals:

-Daffney

-CM Punk

Both are expected to enter OVW within the week.

AROUND THE RING

-WWE is eying the upcoming week in a big way. RAW's Clash of the Champions which will be essentially PPV quality on free TV, Smackdown's go-home show, and then No Mercy on Sunday. Needless to say a lot of nervous people walking around backstage.

-There is no definite plan as of right now as to who will challenge the Undertaker at WrestleMania XX as the streak looks to go 12-0.

-It would not be surprising to see OVW go through some fall cleaning in the near future. The feeling amongst top brass is they've brought in some top flight talent over the last few weeks and the developmental company may need some pruning.

-Vince McMahon is said to be pleased with the new S&M masked gimmick for the Bashams. Many folks are seeing the obvious similarities to Demolition of the late 80s. Whether this translates into some WWE Tag Team title runs is anyone's guess.

-In December, Smackdown will run a PPV quality show the same week as RAW's Armageddon. What we can now report is it will be military-themed.

-Rumors backstage at Smackdown suggest fans are likely to see over the next few weeks: a major persona's face turn, the return of a famous tag team and an emphasis on Brock Lesnar's mean streak.

-RAW's Clash of the Champions may mark a realignment of storylines and a new direction for the Brand as we head towards 2004.

Nevermore · August 16, 2014

Looking interesting. I like that Rhino's getting proper attention from you - the way he never really did from the 'E back then in real life. Plus, the concept of Rhino/Taker is awesome.

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Nevermore

Kimberly · August 17, 2014

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THE CLASH OF THE CHAMPIONS RETURNS THIS MONDAY LIVE ON SPIKE TV

For the first time in over six years, the Clash of the Champions, returns to television!!! What once was a staple of the old WCW now belongs to Raw and on this night all of Raw's Championships will be decided.

Shawn Michaels and Triple H have one of the most storied relationships in WWE history and at the Clash they will add another chapter to it. 2 weeks ago Interim GM, Mick Foley, ordered a fatal fourway match to determine the Game's opponent for the Clash and in thrilling fashion, HBK won. Last week in a tense contract signing both men promised to make history at the Clash but it was the Game and Evolution who stood tall when Raw went off the air. What will happen when the Showstopper meets the Game for the most prestigious prize in our industry?

Last Monday on Raw we found out that the Interim General Manager of Raw is none other than WWE legend, Mick Foley! And Foley wasted no time in making monumental changes to Raw when he announced that on Monday Week 3, October, Live on Spike TV, Raw will present the return of the Clash of the Champions. As we found out at the end of a phenomenal fatal fourway match that closed Raw; Shawn Michaels has won the right to challenge Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship at the Clash in what will be another chapter in this storied rivalry. This Monday with only 7 days to go until the Clash; Triple H and HBK will come face to face to sign the contract for their match. What will happen when these former best friends turned biter arch-rivals step into the ring to sign their contract?

For months the evil monster Kane has terrorized Raw and leveled everyone in his way. Finally someone is fighting back and RVD has sent Kane running. The two former best friends turned bitter enemies will finally collide at the Clash in a Steel Cage Match. Can anyone walk out of this one unscathed?

Last week on Raw Kevin Nash suffered a brutal attack by Mark Henry and Chris Jericho. What is the nature of their relationship? Why did Henry target Nash? Mark Henry and Jericho will be on hand to explain.

Finally don't miss the return of Stone Cold Steve Austin who will address Eric Bischoff and the entire WWE audience only four weeks away from Survivor Series where he and Bischoff will collide with the General Manager of Raw on the line.

The Clash of the Champions returns this Monday from the Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. Don't miss it LIVE on Spike TV at 9pm!

Confirmed Matches:

Shawn Michaels vs Triple H - World Heavyweight Championship

The Hurricane vs Matt Hardy - Intercontinental Championship

Booker T & Goldust vs La Resistance - World Tag Team Championship

Jazz vs Molly Holly vs Jacqueline vs Lita - Women's Championship

Rob Van Dam vs Kane - Steel Cage Match

Russelrules44 · August 17, 2014

Shawn Michaels vs Triple H - World Heavyweight Championship

The Hurricane vs Matt Hardy - Intercontinental Championship

Booker T & Goldust vs La Resistance - World Tag Team Championship

Jazz vs Molly Holly vs Jacqueline vs Lita - Women's Championship

Rob Van Dam vs Kane - Steel Cage Match

Nevermore · August 17, 2014

Shawn Michaels vs Triple H - World Heavyweight Championship

Don't think he's ready to drop

The Hurricane vs Matt Hardy - Intercontinental Championship

Same as above

Booker T & Goldust vs La Resistance - World Tag Team Championship

This title change I can see happening

Jazz vs Molly Holly vs Jacqueline vs Lita - Women's Championship

Just because

Rob Van Dam vs Kane - Steel Cage Match

Someone has got to provide a decent contest for Kane and I think you'll establish the idea that the monster can, in fact, be felled

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Nevermore

Kimberly · August 18, 2014

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Monday; October, Week 3 - Mellon Arena - Pittsburgh, PA

The Clash of the Champions opens to a limo arriving and Triple H, Randy Orton, Batista and Ric Flair stepping out. Interim GM Mick Foley is there to meet them and he has security with him. Foley glares at Orton, who looks smug, and tells Triple H that he is banning Evolution from the building tonight. He says it would be easy to make them all pay for the assault from last week’s Raw but instead he’s going to let Triple H stand or fall on his own as a man. Evolution is furious and Triple H gets in his face but Foley doesn’t back down and tells Hunter that one way or the other tonight there won’t be any interference. The winner will be champion because he earned it. The wall of security forces Evolution back and Triple H has no choice but to enter the arena….alone. Grade: 78

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A video montage of classic Clash of the Champions moments takes place including Flair vs Sting, Steamboat and Flair, Hogan’s arrival into WCW, Sting’s crow stalking the nWo and then it cuts to a montage of tonight’s two big matches: Kane and RVD and the World Heavyweight Championship. Grade: 74

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The pyro shoots and we see that a big titan tron and entrance exists but the Raw stage is gone. The ropes are golden and everywhere there are Clash of the Champions banners. JR and King are at ringside.

JR: “Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the return of the Clash of the Champions. We are live from the Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on a night where Mick Foley has decreed that Triple H must stand on his own two feet when he defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Shawn Michaels. “

King: “That’s right, JR and don’t use Foley’s insane logic. This is Mick Foley trying to get revenge against Evolution for punking him out last week, pure and simple. It’s a clear case of an abuse of power!”

JR: “That should be an explosive main event on a night when every championship on Raw is on the line. Lets waste no time and go to the ring for our opening contest here at the Clash of the Champions.”

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Inside the ring is Lillian Garcia.

Lillian: Ladies and Gentlemen the following contest, Live on the Clash of the Champions, is scheduled for one fall and it is for the World Tag Team Championship.

World Tag Team Championship

Booker T & Goldust vs La Resistance ©

A back and forth match but eventually La Resistance cuts off Goldust and starts picking him apart. He tries to make it to Booker several times but is always cut off. Finally Goldust starts to make it to Booker and Robert Conway distracts the ref who pushes him off the apron and sees Goldust get to Booker T for the hot tag. Booker comes in and cleans house and gets a near fall on Rene Dupree but Sylvain breaks it up and this brings in Goldust. A brawl takes place and Goldust and Sylvain go to the floor. With the ref distracted, Rene has Booker and is holding him and Robert has the belt. He charges but Booker ducks and Renee is hit in the head with the belt. Booker throws Robert over the ropes and Booker hits Renee with the Book-End and makes the cover for the 1…2..3. And we have new World Tag Team Champions.

Winners by Pinfall and New World Tag Team Champions: Booker T & Goldust Grade: 73

Booker and Goldust hug and celebrate as La Resistance retreat. Grade: 63

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In the back Mickie James is with the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels. He says that tonight is a historic night not only because this is the first Clash of the Champions that HBK gets to steal the show of but because tonight Triple H has no one to back him up. What Triple H does not and never could understand is that a true champion, a man, is able to stand on his own two feet with the help of his buddies. In DX HBK could back up his big mouth by out performing everyone in the company – tonight we find out if Triple H can do the same. It is too late for the Game and when this night is over, one way or the other, the best man will win. And you’re looking at the next World Heavyweight Champion!!! Grade: 70

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The Clash returns and we see the armored van arriving. Kane is let out of the back, shackled and ready to go, by police who have tasers pointed at him. He enters the arena. Grade: 69

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Chris Jericho comes out to the ring gloating over his win last week against Kevin Nash.

Y2J: “Hey, Kevin how does it feel? You think that I wouldn’t have a plan when I get you in a No DQ match? And how fitting it is that your own big idea has come back to bite you in the ass. But that would not have happened without having a good friend to watch my back and it is my pleasure to introduce him to you now. Ladies and Gentlemen – the destroyer…Mark Henry.”

Henry comes out with Jonathan Coachman. They step into the ring and shake hands and Coach takes the microphone.

Coach: “I told the world that before Raw was over Mark Henry would make a statement. That the world’s most dangerous man would make a statement and that one unlucky Raw star would pay the price. And now all of you should know that when the Coach makes a promise, he keeps it because Kevin Nash was proved to be a broken and beaten man. Sorry Kevin but that’s just the way the cookie crumbles.

Now everyone wants to know, why? Why did Mark Henry help Chris Jericho?

Its very simple: opportunity. The opportunity to unite finesse and power, raw domination and the highlight of the night, vicious and delicious. And that is what you now have before you. Chris Jericho, the first Undisputed Champion in wrestling’s history and Mark Henry – the destroyer. We are united. We are together. And we are going to tear Raw apart and make all the cash and take all the gold in the process.

And Kevin Nash? (Shrug) Sorry buddy but you were just the first victim.”

Jericho and Henry shake hands and Coach stands between them. Apparently they are a united front and they exit the ring to a chorus of boos. Grade: 60

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In the back Trish Stratus, who apparently was allowed into the building, enters Lita’s locker room as she is getting ready. Trish throws her hands up and says she just wanted to come here to tell her best friend good luck tonight. Lita still looks a little distrustful but says “thanks” and walks out. The women’s championship fourway is NEXT. Grade: 74

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Women's Championship - Fourway Match

Jazz vs Jacqueline vs Molly Holly vs Lita ©

A fast paced back and forth match. For awhile Jazz and Molly work together but soon they are brawling and Lita and Jacqueline pick up the pieces. Jackie DDT’s Molly for a 2 count but Lita breaks it up and now Jackie is at it with Lita. All four women are on the floor doing high spots and Lita gets rolled into the ring by Jazz who locks on an STF. Molly prevents her from tapping out and all four women engage in another round of fighting. Molly is in the ring with Lita and she misses a clothesline and is hit with the Twist of Fate for the 3 count.

Winner by Pinfall and still Women's Champion: Lita Grade: 57

Following the match Jazz is furious and starts attacking Lita. Molly joins in and out comes Gail Kim. Jackie and Lita try to fight them off but its 3 on 2 until suddenly Trish runs down. She, Lita and Jacqueline run off the heels and Lita looks at Trish tentatively before high fiving her. Trish and Lita and Jacqueline taunt Gail, Jazz and Molly who are retreating from the ring. Grade: 46

We get a commercial for Survivor Series that is highlighted by Eric Bischoff vs Stone Cold Steve Austin. Grade: 73

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We cut to the ring and see the Steel Cage being lowered. The steel cage match is...Next.

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A video package highlighting Kane’s destruction of Raw plays – it morphs into RVD’s return and his standing up to Kane. Grade: 65

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Steel Cage Match

Rob Van Dam vs Kane

A brutal contest. Kane goes after RVD right away and starts trying to slice his head against the cage. RVD fights back but Kane is then again in power and hits a chokeslam but RVD kicks out at 2. Kane sees that blood has formed on Van Dam and starts pounding away at it. He tries to rake RVD’s face into the cage again but RVD kicks him in the head and takes over. Van Dam shows incredible fury as he whips Kane into the cage over and over again before going for a roll up for a 2 count. RVD hits the split legged moonsault for 2 and a rolling thunder for two. Kane tries another chokeslam but RVD drops out and drop kicks Kane in the back sending him flying face first into the cage. With Kane down RVD climbs to the top of the cage. He dives off for the 5 Star Frog Splash….

AND KANE SITS UP with RVD crashing to the ring. Kane hits RVD with the tombstone 1…2…RVD kicks out. Kane, enraged, does it again…1…….2………and another RVD kick out. Kane, furious, takes off a turnbuckle and tries to ram RVD into it but RVD moves out of the way and pushes Kane’s head into the exposed buckle busting him open. RVD nails the coast to coast on Kane and then rams his head again into the exposed turnbuckle. He climbs up and hits the 5 star frog splash for the second time and finally gets the win.

Winner by Pinfall: Rob Van Dam

The cage is lifted the cops run to the ring as Kane is enraged at his loss. They won’t let him get to RVD and they place him back into cuffs, his face bloody, and he is screaming that this is over as Kane is dragged away and RVD is triumphant. Grade: 74

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We see a quick clip that shows how Hurricane and Matt Hardy came about. The Intercontinental Championship will be decided…Next, Live on the Clash. Grade: 60

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Intercontinental Championship

The Hurricane vs Matt Hardy v1 © w/Shannon Moore

A very fast paced match with lots of near falls. The Hurricane keeps getting close to winning but every time Shannon Moore somehow prevents it. Finally Hurricane hits Shannon with the Shining Wizard sending him to the floor and out the match. Hurricane turns around into the Twist of Fate but kicks out at two. Some more back and forth action and Hurricane hits Matt with a Hurri-Chokeslam for a two count. Matt goes for the Twist of Fate again but Hurricane reverses it into the shining wizard and Hardy kicks out. The Champ rolls Hurricane up and puts his feet on the ropes and Shannon holds onto them for the cheap and quick 3 count.

Winner by Pinfall and still Intercontinental Champion: Matt Hardy Grade: 70

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In the back Mickie James knocks on the door of Triple H. She tries to ask him what will he do since Evolution is barred from the building but Triple H, furious, slams the door on her face. Grade: 76

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Stone Cold Steve Austin’s music suddenly hits and the crowd explodes as he comes out to the ring. He says that in four weeks or so at Survivor Series Eric Bischoff will put his career on the line. But what Bischoff doesn’t realize is that he is putting more than his career on the line – he is putting his very existence at stake in that match. Cause Stone Cold is making a promise here tonig…..

Bischoff’s voice is heard on the titan tron and we see him in a bar.

Eric says he is at some dumb watering hole here in Texas because it is Stone Cold’s kind of crowd. But Eric needed a break because he has been training night and day. Everyone things Bischoff is some kind of scrawny twig but the fact is he is a black belt. He knows how to fight and he will fight for the thing that matters most: his career.

Stone Cold thinks all he has to do is come to that ring in Texas and it will be easy but Steve has another think coming. Because Bischoff has a surprise. One that will guarantee him victory.

Enjoy your time in that ring tonight, Steve, because at Survivor Series – I guarantee you – your career ends.

Austin tells Bischoff to bring his little surprise, bring a whole mess of black belts and Stone Cold will whip their asses all over Texas. Come hell or high water Raw says goodbye to Eric Bischoff at Survivor Series! Grade: 87

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In the back we see Triple H and Shawn Michaels coming to the ring in a split screen. The world title main event is…Next on the Clash of the Champions.

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A highlight video package of classic HBK moments, classic Triple H moments and the current feud between the two airs. It ends with Michaels and Triple H face to face with the picture of the World Title in the background. Grade: 74

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Howard Finkel is in the ring and will announce this match. Senior Referee Earl Hebner is the referee. There are various legends in the crowd from the old Crockett days such as Harley Race, Dusty Rhodes, Magnum TA, Ricky Steamboat, and Tully Blanchard. They are show on hand to watch the World Title Match.

Fink: Ladies and gentlemen the following contest is scheduled for one fall. And it is for THE World Heavyweight Championship!!!

HBK comes out to a huge chorus of cheers. Triple H comes out to a chorus of boos.

World Heavyweight Championship

Shawn Michaels vs Triple H ©

The two come face to face and Triple H smirks at Shawn before pushing him. HBK comes back and smirks and then slaps Hunter in the face and the fight is on. The two quickly brawl on to the floor and over the announce table sending the announcers running. Back in the ring they trade chops and Triple H catches Shawn in a spinebuster and takes control. He starts working on HBK’s back and getting near falls.

Triple H locks Shawn in a figure four and Shawn struggles to the ropes forcing the break. Hunter bails to the floor and grabs a chair and brings it in but the ref takes it away. Triple H punches the ref knocking him out cold. Triple H grabs the chair and swings but Michaels ducks and super kicks it back into Hunter’s face.

Shawn takes control and starts lighting Triple H with chops and sending him to the floor he rolls the Game onto the table. Shawn climbs up to the rope and flies off with an elbow through the table taking them both down. After a few minutes Shawn rolls Triple H back into the ring and goes for the cover but the referee is still down. They are back up and Shawn goes for the Sweet Chin Music but Hunter ducks and nails the pedigree. He grabs the ref and wakes him up for the 1…2…Michaels kicks out.

Triple H goes for another pedigree but Michaels backdrops him and hits the sweet chin music out of desperation. Both men are down and spent.

The other members of Evolution run down to the ring pushing past security. But as they get near the ring GOLDBERG & SCOTT STEINER jump the rails from the crowd. They block Evolution and fight them off back up the entry way to the back. Triple H is up and sees this, turns around and is almost hit with the Sweet Chin Music but he catches Shawn’s foot, spins him around and hits the Pedigree. Cover 1…2…

Michaels kicks out! Triple H tries to grab him again but Michaels is up and nails the Sweet Chin Music again out of nowhere. HBK covers…1…..2….3.

We have a new World Heavyweight Champion!!!

Winner by Pinfall and NEW World Heavyweight Champion: Shawn Michaels Grade: 82

Triple H is on the floor, the ref hands the belt to Michaels. Confetti falls and Shawn Michaels celebrates with the championship, back on top of the mountain, as the Clash of the Champions goes off the air. Grade: 77

Final Show Grade: 80

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Only 72 hours away from No Mercy and Smackdown is at the breaking point. Kurt Angle who will face the WWE Champion Brock Lesnar in Three Stages of Hell goes one on one with Rhyno who has his own troubles with the Undertaker. With so much on the line this Sunday don’t miss this week’s edition of Smackdown!

Announced Matches:

-Taijiri vs Ultimo Dragon for the right to face Rey Mysterio at No Mercy

- Rikishi and APA vs World’s Greatest Tag Team and A-Train

-John Cena and Chris Benoit vs Eddie Guererro and the Big Show

-Kurt Angle vs Rhyno

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Thursday October Week 3------Wachovia Center----Philadelphia, PA

[A video is shown of last week’s happenings spotlighting the huge six man tag which saw Kurt Angle, Chris Benoit and the Undertaker come to a double disqualification in their match against Rhyno, the Big Show, and Brock Lesnar.]

GRADE: 78

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[The opening package is shown followed by Michael Cole and Tazz hyping tonight’s big show, the final one before No Mercy this Sunday. They spend a few minutes hyping the main event of Kurt Angle versus Rhyno and the fact neither man can afford an injury heading into the weekend.]

GRADE: 68

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Taijiri vs Ultimo Dragon

A superb match filled with action, the match goes back and forth and Ultimo Dragon is on the cusp of victory when Taijiri ‘accidentally’ knocks down the referee. That done he gives Ultimo an illegal shot to the throat, then hits the Buzzsaw out of nowhere. He makes the cover and the referee finally drags himself over to the pinfall for a very slow three count.

Winner by Pinfall: Taijiri

GRADE: 57

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[We see Smackdown General Manager Stephanie McMahon on her phone.]

Stephanie> Yes, I know what he did but I am the General Manager of this brand and so I have that offer for you on the table. Yes, of course, but don’t wait until after Sunday. I don’t know what will happen after that.

[she hangs up and looks very concerned.]

GRADE: 76

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[Rey Mysterio is about to speak with Torrie Wilson when Akio and Sakoda flood the interview area. Mysterio s able to fight back though and he sends both of them fleeing but when he turns around he’s face to face with Taijiri who sprays him in the face with the green mist. Mysterio flails but he’s blinded and when Taijiri takes a moment to size him up, he levels the champ with a Buzzsaw Kick. Mysterio is down and Taijiri, the green liquid still running down his chin smiles devilishly.]

GRADE: 40

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Rikishi and APA vs World’s Greatest Tag Team with Mr. Kennedy and A-Train

Pretty standard match, the APA look strong for most of it but when A-Train and Rikishi begin brawling outside it begins to break down. With the referee distracted, Kennedy takes the opportunity to blast Bradshaw in the back of the head with his attaché. Benjamin makes the cover and the champs steal a victory.

Winners by Pinfall: World’s Greatest Tag Team and A-Train

GRADE: 65

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[Kennedy and the tag team champions continue their assault on the APA as Rikishi and A-Train brawl up the ramp. Bradshaw and Farooq are both leveled with chair shots to the head, before Kennedy raises their hands with a big gum-chomping smirk.]

GRADE: 47

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[backstage the Undertaker arrives but as soon s he turns off the bike Rhyno comes flying into the scene and spears him off the bike. The Undertaker is down in tremendous pain, a Rhyno just smiles. Before he can do something else officials force him away.]

GRADE: 81

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[Coming back from the break we see the Undertaker being attended to by medical personnel. He angrily shoves one away but then grips his ribs and howls in pain. The Phenom is in bad shape and what does that mean for No Mercy?

GRADE: 76

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[backstage we find Sable and Vince McMahon. She’s munching handfuls of Tic Tacs and still looks green around the gills. Vince ushers her into his office but when she tries to give him a kiss on the cheek he shies away and closes the door.]

GRADE: 78

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John Cena and Chris Benoit vs Eddie Guererro and The Big Show

This tag belt merging two of the upcoming matches for No Mercy doesn’t fail to deliver. Both main pairings hook up at least once but thanks to Eddie Guererro shoving Benoit off the top rope, Big Show drops Cena with a huge chokeslam. Guererro comes off the top with a frogsplash to put the finishing touches on.

Winners by Pinfall: Eddie Guererro and The Big Show

GRADE: 85

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[A vignette plays showing a man in a training ring, sparring with opponent after opponent. He shows great technical skill with a serious tone in the ring. While the video continues a voice over plays.]

Voice> Everyone asks me why would you want to go to the WWE? You’re the best wrestler on five continents. You’ve won countless accolades. Is it the money? Is it the honor? It’s really none of the above. I’m coming to WWE because a man needs a mountain to climb. A challenge to overcome. WWE has the best wrestlers in the world and soon when they ask who is the best of the best the answer will be two simple words. Angus Thatcher.

[The vignette closes with the announcement that Angus Thatcher will be debuting next week on Smackdown!]

GRADE: 44

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[The Undertaker is still in the trainer’s room when a gloating Vince McMahon pops in. He mockingly checks on the status of Taker and then asks him how it’s going to feel when we see the Gore! Gore!! Gore!!!? Taker reaches out to snatch him up but stops and cries out holding his ribs. Vince smiles and exits leaving Undertaker in pain.]

GRADE: 86

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Johnny Stamboli and Chuck Palumbo versus Billy Gunn and Chavo Guererro

FBI try some standard cheating but Gunn and Guererro look pretty good together, using their years of tag team experience to end the match via a Fameasser.

Winners by Pinfall: Billy Gunn and Chavo Guererro

GRADE: 63

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[Following the match the Bashams run down to the ring and attack Gunn and Guererro. Though they put up a valiant fight the Bashams beat them both down, and with Chavo laying motionless on the floor they deliver the Decapitation Elbow to Billy Gunn. If you could see their faces behind their leather masks the Bashams leave the ring likely with big smiles.]

GRADE: 41

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[Rhyno is pacing backstage and Torrie Wilson is trying to carefully approach him for an interview when Paul Heyman comes up to him and they shake hands. Torrie asks what this is all about but Heyman leds Rhyno away with an arrogant smirk.]

GRADE: 74

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[The WWE Tag Team champions along with their handler are in the back, all smiles as they get into a long black stretch limo. As Kennedy enters last he smiles and nods at someone we can’t see.]

Kennedy> “Good evening Maam. It went just to plan.”

[He closes the door and the car slowly drives off.]

GRADE: 44

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[Michael Cole and Tazz run down this Sunday’s No Mercy lineup.]

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GRADE: 83

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Kurt Angle vs Rhyno w/Paul Heyman

A good brawl between these two. Heyman’s presence on the outside always drawing attention from Angle as Heyman berates him about what Lesnar will do to him on Sunday. Rhyno holds the momentum on the outside and whips Angle into the barricade by the time keeper. Rhyno charges for a Gore but Angle moves and Rhyno goes straight through the barricade and lays in a heap. Angle slides into the ring and the referee counts to ten.

Winner by Countout: Kurt Angle

GRADE: 73

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[Lesnar comes down to the ring, Heyman trying to intercept him along the way urging him that this isn’t the time. Lesnar climbs to the apron and Angle is ready. Lesnar begins to climb in then stops, with a smirk before dropping down to the floor, wagging his finger at Angle who wants the fight right now. As the show ends, Lesnar and Angle have their eyes locked with neither man blinking.]

GRADE: 79

OVERALL: 77

Consrvtve · August 20, 2014

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RATINGS

RAW on SPIKE TV scored a 7.45 (last week 7.36)

Smackdown on UPN scored a 7.33 (last week 7.50)

'B' Show Report

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-Mark Henry defeated Heidenreich and Rosey in a handicap match

-Booker T and Goldust defeated Garrison Cade and Mark Jindrak

-Lita and Jackie Gayda defeated Jazz and Molly Holly

-Matt Hardy defeated Val Venis to retain the Intercontinental Championship.

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-Jamie Noble defeated Billy Kidman

-The Bashams defeated London and Kendrick

-Christopher Daniels defeated Scotty 2 Hotty

AROUND THE RING---NO MERCY ADDITION

-This Sunday's show is expected to have at least one title change.

-There are no nagging injuries for the Smackdown Roster and the mood backstage is cautiously optimistic.

-The Three Stages of Hell main event is likely to get around 25 minutes.

-The going belief is either the Cruiserweight or United States Title match will lead off the show.

-Some are questioning how the roster can handle three ascending monsters in Rhyno, Big Show and of course Lesnar. Vince McMahon is not one of those and he reportedly has a lot of faith in the current crop of big name babyfaces like Angle, Benoit, and younger guys like John Cena to do their best to tell the stories and make everyone look good.

-Though he isn't likely to show up tonight, Hardcore Holly's broken neck is fully healed and he is ready to return to action.

-There are some big plans being made for the Survivor Series, Royal Rumble, and WrestleMania XX, the seeds of which are likely to be planted tonight.

Consrvtve · August 21, 2014

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October Sunday Week 3----1st Mariner Arena, Baltimore MD

[The opening package for the show plays hyping several of the matches.]

GRADE: 82

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[Michael Cole and Tazz welcome everyone to the show, they hype the matches before they’re interrupted by John Cena’s music.]

GRADE: 85

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[John Cena comes out wearing a Cal Ripken Orioles home jersey.]

Cena> Yo yo yo the Doctor’s in the house and we’re kickin’ this off right.

I know what you’re thinking ladies…but I’m all booked tonight.

It’s the United States title, do you know what that means?

Tonight I’ll be having a celebratory steak and Eddie’s having beans.

Now it’s time for No Mercy, it’s all on the line.

I seen Eddie’s wife backstage, man she’s lookin’ fine.

We’ll end the night with Three Stages of Hell.

But right now we’re starting with the mascot from Taco Bell.

I could go on and on but why waste our time?

The Doctor of Thuganomics is out here dropping some dime.

Eddie Guerrero, get your mullet ass out here and and don’t take no pass.

Tonight you’re gonna kiss my West Newbury ass.

GRADE: 68

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United States Championship
Eddie Guererro © vs John Cena

These two go at it from the opening bell and trade the momentum several times with a few close falls. Guererro, out of desperation tries to do the routine where he acts like he was hit while Cena is holding the belt but Cena doesn’t catch the belt, the referee does, and chides Guererro for faking. While Guererro argues, Cena tries to nail him from behind but Guererro pulls the referee into the path, then cheapshots Cena with a low blow. Guererro climbs to the top for the frogsplash but Cena hops up and catches him, delivering a big FU off the top. He drags the referee over and makes the cover and the referee slowly counts to three.

Winner by Pinfall and new United States Champion: John Cena

GRADE: 71

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[As the referee hands Cena the belt, Guererro gets to his feet and the two men eye each other warily but Cena, after looking at the crowd offers his hand. Guererro looks incredulous at the offer but when the crowd roars its approval Guererro steps forward and shakes Cena’s hand after their hard fought battle. He leaves the ring and Cena begins the celebration.]

GRADE: 74

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[Rikishi is clowning around backstage with Scotty 2 Hotty when an angry Mr. McMahon and Sable walk past. Vince walks up to them, already in a bad mood. He asks if Rikishi thought attacking Sable was funny. Rikishi says as a matter of fact yes it was. Vince tells him that he should keep that sense of humor for this week because win or lose, he’s got Brock Lesnar on Smackdown in a no disqualification match and for his sake he better hope Lesnar wins tonight or else he might be in a real bad mood.]

GRADE: 80

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[A long black stretch limo bearing the SE insignia pulls up backstage and the door opens. Mr. Kennedy and the WWE Tag Team Champions exit in expensive suits, all smiles.]

GRADE: 46

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Cruiserweight Championship
Rey Mysterio © vs Taijiri

Fast action from both men keep the tempo going. Mysterio almost nails Taijiri with a 619 early in the match but Taijiri baits him and nails a Buzzsaw kick which sends Mysterio from the ring. By the time Taiiri gets him back in he can only get a close two count. Following several more minutes of fighting, Taijiri resorts to the mist and gets Mysterio straight in the face. He turns his back, happy with what he’s done and doesn’t see Mysterio who rips off the soiled mask to reveal another beneath it. When Taijiri turns around, he’s met with a flurry of punches and kicks from the champion and its not long before he succeeds in hitting 619 for the 123.

Winner by Pinfall and still Cruiserweight Champion: Rey Mysterio

GRADE: 69

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[The WWE Champion Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman are arriving in the building when Torrie Wilson approaches.]

Torrie> Can I get your reaction to tonight’s main event?

Heyman> I don’t know if there is anything left to say. I said it all before. Brock Lesnar is here to end Kurt Angle’s career. In the process he will defend and retain this title.

Torrie> Do you worry about being overconfidant?

Heyman> Look at this man and tell me that’s even possible.

[They walk off, leaving her behind.]

GRADE: 85

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[backstage Brian Kendrick and Paul London are hanging out when Dawn Marie approaches them wearing a very low cut top. She asks them if they’re done being losers. She also asks them to look her in the eyes. She says if they’re ready to be the next tag team champions to follow her. She doesn’t have to ask twice.]

GRADE: 41

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[backstage, we see Vince McMahon helping a focused looking Sable warm up. He keeps telling her to imagine Stephanie’s face when she punches the mitt.]

GRADE: 76

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WWE Tag Team Championship
World’s Greatest Tag Team w/Mr. Kennedy vs APA

The challengers are up for the match and control the early moments by keeping Haas in their corner and pounding on him. He makes the tag and turns the flow of the match for his team but when Bradshaw gets the hot tag to Farooq the champs are in trouble until Mr. Kennedy gets the referee’s attention…and Bradshaw’s. Haas uses this opportunity to nail Farooq in the back of the head with one of the tag belts and Benjamin makes the cover.

Winners by Pinfall and still WWE Tag Team Champions: World’s Greatest Tag Team

GRADE: 58

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[A replay is shown of how the World’s Greatest Tag Team retained the WWE Tag Team Championship thanks to Mr. Kennedy’s distraction.]

GRADE: 44

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[When we return from the replay the champs and Kennedy are sprinting through the backstage area with the APA on their heels. They pile into the SE limo and it takes off just before the APA arrive. Bradshaw throws a pipe at the car but it misses as the limo vanishes into the distance.]

GRADE: 50

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[A video hypes the upcoming match between Rhyno and the Undertaker, especially focusing on the recent attack on Smackdown which severely injured the Undertaker.]

GRADE: 73

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The Undertaker vs Rhyno

Rhyno spends a majority of the match trying to attack the ribs and though the Undertaker protects himself well, eventually Rhyno gets a shot in and it’s clear the Undertaker is not 100%. Rhyno punishes the Phenom for long stretches of the match but he makes a crucial error when he runs into the post on the outside and now it’s time for him to be on the receiving end. The Undertaker methodically picks Rhyno apart, in and out of the ring. Finally he goes old school, walking the ropes and brings a clubbing blow down on Rhyno’s head. The Undertaker signals that its time and he scoops up Rhyno for the Tombstone but he can’t quite get him up and drops him, immediately clutching his ribs. Rhyno regroups and begins stalking the Undertaker from behind. After a few moments Taker stands tall, seemingly okay for the moment, but when he turns around Rhyno almost breaks him in half with a Gore. He makes the cover and hooks the leg for the 1…..2…3.

Winner by Pinfall: Rhyno

GRADE: 64

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[A replay of how Rhyno scored a victory against the Undertaker is shown. As the replay ends, The Undertaker is sitting in the ring, completely shocked.]

GRADE: 74

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[A video plays hyping next month’s Survivor Series Pay Per View, showing glimpses of previous events and promising sights that no one has ever seen before.]

GRADE: 80

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[Paul Heyman and the Big Show are seen walking backstage towards the ring, Heyman giving him a constant stream of advice.]

GRADE: 76

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Chris Benoit vs The Big Show w/Paul Heyman

Benoit goes on the attack from the opening bell but the Big Show’s size and strength protects him as he throws Benoit around a few times but on the third attempt Benoit goes for the knee, dropping the big man to all fours where he lays on the attack. Heyman shouts orders and the Big Show fights back, launching Benoit over the ropes to the floor. An angry giant follows and lays a beating on Benoit like no other. He delivers a series of chokeslams to Benoit on the outside; the floor, the Spanish announce table, and finally on the steps. Benoit is in a heap and unmoving. When the referee checks him he waves off the Big Show and calls for the bell.

Winner by Stoppage: The Big Show

GRADE: 59

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[backstage, Eddie Guererro is in the midst of a full blown pity party when he comes across his nephew Chavo. They look at each other in silence before Chavo tells him he would have made Papi proud out there. Eddie doesn’t really know what to say when Chavo walks off.]

GRADE: 55

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[We see Kurt Angle in his dressing room warming up. The Olympic Gold Medalist looks to be in great shape and is completely focused.]

GRADE: 78

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[The Big Show is wearing the world’s largest smirk backstage when Chris Benoit comes from nowhere with a chair, hitting him over and over, until the big man is down. Benoit makes sure to tell him they’re not done yet before storming away. The Big Show gets himself back on his feet, swaying slightly and holding the back of his head and seething with anger.]

GRADE: 81

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Winner is the Smackdown General Manager
Stephanie McMahon vs Sable

The dislike between these two women is self evident and this is far from a wrestling match and just an old fashioned catfight. Sable has control most of the time but Stephanie turns it up a notch when they go to the outside, eventually tackling Sable over the announce table. This brings Mr. McMahon down to ringside and he interferes after warning the referee that this is now a no disqualification match. Vince makes the mistake of underestimating his daughter and when he turns his back she nails him with a low blow. Sable is rolled back into the ring and Stephanie hits not one but two DDTs before making the cover.

Winner by Pinfall: Stephanie McMahon

GRADE: 65

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[stephanie McMahon is overjoyed at her victory, when her father gets in the ring and they’re nearly nose to nose. He tells her that she should be ashamed at having won the way she did but before he can finish his tirade she slaps the taste out of his mouth, flooring him next to Sable. She exits the ring still smiling.]

GRADE: 74

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[A disappointed Undertaker is on his way out of the building when Torrie Wilson runs up asking for a comment. He glances daggers at her before exiting, the door slamming shut behind him.]

GRADE: 81

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[A video package is shown to highlight all that’s happened between Brock Lesnar and Kurt Angle which has brought us to tonight’s main event.]

GRADE: 84

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WWE Championship
Three Stages of Hell
Brock Lesnar © w/Paul Heyman vs Kurt Angle

Chair Match

Lesnar does seem slightly overconfident but that it quickly wiped away as Angle shows him up with a series of moves, sending Lesnar to the outside where he grabs a chair and charges back in. Angle ducks the swing and grabs the chair, going to town on the champion. Angle runs to bound off the ropes with the chair when Heyman reaches in and trips him. Angle turns, fire in his eyes but that is the opening Lesnar needs. He hits a released German suplex and continues to assault Angle, picking up the chair and hitting him with a crushing blow to the head. With Heyman shouting instructions, Lesnar hoists the challenger and delivers an F5 onto the chair for the first pinfall.

Winner by Pinfall: Brock Lesnar

Submission Match

Heyman yells at Lesnar to finish him and Lesnar does just that, hammering Angle with the chair again and again, Tazz mentioning he’s lost count after ten strikes. The referee orders Lesnar to stop and he’s shoved aside as Lesnar keeps attacking. The referee calls for the bell and Kurt Angle has tied it up at 1-1 but at what cost?

Winner by Disqualification: Kurt Angle

Ladder Match

Lesnar doesn’t seem to care about that as he goes to the outside and brings a ladder into the ring. In the process he gives Angle a few stomps for good measure, then sets up the ladder climbing up with a broad smile. Half way up though there’s a problem. Angle is up, and he has the chair Lesnar dropped. Racking him across the back twice, Lesnar drops off the ladder onto his feet where he’s met with a shot to the ribs. Next thing he knows, Angle launches him into the corner which causes Lesnar to leave his feet and crack his head on the ring post, busting himself wide open. His eyes are unsteady but he raises his fists to fight out of instinct. That’s fine with Angle who takes advantage of the situation, to whack Lesnar with the chair on his arm, his hip, his back, etc. Lesnar spins around, and Angle quickly moves in, grabbing him from behind and delivering an Angle Slam onto the chair. The crowd is at a fever pitch as Angle, who’s adrenaline is beginning to give way to the pain he’s in, slowly climbs the ladder. Heyman is screaming at Lesnar to get up and he does as Angle has his fingertips on the bottom of the belt. Lesnar climbs the other side and they begin trading right hands. Angle seems to have the advantage and he reaches up for the belt. Lesnar grabs Angle and pulls him up onto his shoulders, before delivering an F5 off the top of the ladder. Angle lands in a heap. Now it’s Lesnar’s turn and he climbs the final couple steps needed to reach up and claim his belt.

Winner by Title Capture and still WWE Champion Brock Lesnar

GRADE: 81

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[A worn, bloody, but victorious Lesnar stays atop the ladder, holding up his WWE Championship as Paul Heyman enters the ring, stepping over a crumples Kurt Angle and praises his man.]

GRADE: 76

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[A recap video of the night’s events from Cena winning the US title to Lesnar’s F5 from the ladder is shown before the show goes off the air.]

GRADE: 86

OVERALL: 84

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Some quick No Mercy notes:

-4.81 Buy rate

-35,153 in attendance

-No major injuries, Lesnar needed a couple stitches

-McMahon very pleased by the show, backstage was said to praise Lesnar/Angle for their main event and Taker for putting Rhyno over. That said, some indicated he had expected the Tag match and the Benoit/Show match to do better thought one anonymous road agent told us its clear Benoit and Show just ‘don’t click’,

-Sources backstage are hinting at a major return for Smackdown this Thursday.

Kimberly · August 22, 2014

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WHAT WILL EVOLUTION DO AS THE HBK ERA BEGINS?

For nearly a year Evolution and Triple H have served hold as the Kings of Raw. Now that HBK, Goldberg and Scott Steiner have aligned to take down the "elite" group, their strangle hold has been loosened when Triple H lost the World Heavyweight Championship last week at the Clash of the Champions. This week on Raw how will Evolution respond and does the new HBK era atop Raw mean more changes are coming?

Last week Goldberg made his surprising return after being decimated by Batista and this week he is back in action on Raw. Don't miss Goldberg's in ring return when he takes on Christian.

Last week on Raw Kane lost to Rob Van Dam in a brutal Steel Cage match which showed that the monster did indeed have a vulnerability. Following the loss, Kane, screamed bloody murder and promised RVD that this wasn't over. Will he make good on his promise? Rob will be in action when he teams with new World Tag Team Champions, Booker T & Goldust, to take on La Resistance and Mark Henry.

Finally Interim General Manager, Mick Foley, has promised to name Raw's main event for Survivor Series this week live on Raw.

Raw is on the road to Survivor Series. Don't Miss Raw Monday Live from the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, NC on Spike TV at 9pm!

Confirmed Matches:

Goldberg vs Christian

Booker T, Goldust, Rob Van Dam vs La Resistance & Mark Henry

Kimberly · September 2, 2014

OOC: Sorry for the long delay. Real life got crazy for me.

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Monday; October, Week 4 - Crown Coliseum - Fayetteville, NC

Raw opens to Triple H and the other 4 members of Evolution arriving to the arena. There are no smiles as they exit the limousine. Mickie James comes running out to them to get a comment about how Triple H is feeling since losing the World Heavyweight Championship last week at the Clash of the Champions. They walk away but Mickie says “Don’t you have anything to say Triple H?” Hunter stops, takes off his sunglasses showing a black eye and an evil, furious expression, and leans into Mickie and says “I promise you; this isn’t over” and with that Evolution walks inside leaving Mickie left to wonder what The Game meant. Grade: 73

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Instead of the usual Raw opening we go live to the arena where car crashes are heard and Raw’s Interim General Manager, Mick Foley, makes his way to the ring. He is clearly pleased.

Foley: “Man it’s great to be back here in Fayetteville, North Carolina! (He raises his thumb and smiles as the crowd cheers the cheap pop) What a night we had last week with the return of the Clash of the Champions! I am proud to say that the Clash brought Raw some of its highest ratings in years and we sure did top Smackdown’s pay per view when we crowned a NEW World Heavyweight Champion….the Heartbreak Kid…Shawn Michaels.

But that was last week and I am not a man that believes in looking back, instead I look forward. And I am looking forward to tonight which I’ll get to in a moment and to the Survivor Series. As you know Survivor Series is a joint production of Raw and Smackdown which means each brand will its own main event. So I sat at home in Long Island all weekend long and thought what should Raw’s main event be. And then it hit me with the simmering tension and outright bloodshed that we’ve seen in Evolution’s once domina…..”

Ric Flair, Randy Orton and Batista come out but Triple H is nowhere to be found.

Flair: “I’m sorry to interrupt you, pal but it sounded like you were about to say something stupid.”

Foley: “Oh, was I?”

Flair: “Yeah, you were. If you were about to imply that because that punk Shawn Michaels got lucky last week that Evolution is not still THE dominating factor on Raw…then you were and you are a moron, Foley. And perhaps Randy did more damage to your brain than we thought when he kicked you down those stairs in MSG and when he gave you the RKO two weeks ago.

Make no mistake about it Foley – Evolution rules Raw and it is only a matter of time before we take back what is ours and that is the World Heavyweight Championship. It doesn’t matter who it is that holds it when we do – be it Michaels, be it Goldberg or Steiner. When the time is right Evolution will plow them over.”

Foley: “I wanna thank you Ric for mentioning those three names because before I was interrupted and reminded of the damage Randy has done to me, hi there by the way, (Orton smirks) I was going to name Raw’s main event for Survivor Series. And quite simply it is Randy Orton, Batista, Triple H and you Ric Flair against Scott Steiner, Goldberg, the New World Heavyweight Champion Shawn Michaels, and…a partner of their choosing.”

Flair is losing it but before he speaks Foley speaks up again.

Foley: “That takes care of Survivor Series but it does not take care of tonight. You see Shawn Michaels wants to be in action tonight and has personally asked for a match. So tonight, in this very ring, in our main event, HBK will compete against……Evolution’s Batista.

Have a nice day!”

Evolution looks stunned, Batista looks a little hopeful, but it is clear they are all wondering how will this fly with Triple H as we have a blockbuster main event. Grade: 84

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We see a video package of last week’s brutal Steel Cage Match and Kane’s psychotic screaming promising revenge. Grade: 66

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New World Tag Team Champions Booker T & Goldust high five RVD – the six man match will be our opening contest…..Next. Grade: 60

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Raw returns and XBox presents WWE Survivor Series a joint Raw and Smackdown production – Sunday, Week 3, November from the Sold Out American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. Grade: 76

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Booker T, Goldust & Rob Van Dam vs La Resistance & Mark Henry

The finish comes when all six men end up in a fight and Goldust is left in the ring with Sylvain. Renee jumps in the ring too and Booker comes in for the save as does RVD. Henry looks to join in but then backs off and he and Jericho walk away leaving the former tag team champs to themselves. All three men hit their finishers on La Resistance and Booker gets the 3 count.

Winners by Pinfall: Booker T, Goldust & Rob Van Dam Grade: 60

Following the win as the Champs and RVD celebrates the lights go out. When it comes back on all 3 men are standing there confused when pyro suddenly shoots from the ring posts. RVD looks around trying to find Kane but he is not there. Grade: 70

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In the back Mickie James is with Goldberg. Goldberg says that he hasn’t forgotten what Evolution has done to him and he hasn’t forgotten how Triple H screwed him out of the World title. But right now its about something bigger. Triple H’s day will come for Goldberg to get revenge but before then HBK, Steiner and Goldberg will take away from Hunter all that he holds dear. He wants Evolution to watch because tonight he shows Christian exactly what Evolution has coming. Grade: 77

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We see Lita warming up. She will take on Victoria in a non title match…Next. Grade: 63

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Raw returns and Henry and Jericho walk into their locker room. Down on the ground is Jonathan Coachman. When they run over to him Jericho is hit from behind with a chair by Nash. He and Henry get into it before officials race in and break them apart. Grade: 72

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Victoria vs Lita

A back and forth match that eventually ends when Molly Holly comes out and distracts Lita. Victoria is able to sneak up behind and hit the widow’s peak for the 3 count.

Winner by Pinfall: Victoria Grade: 55

Following the match Gail Kim and Jazz come down and it is 4 on 1. Stacy and Jacqueline run out to try to help but they are still overcome by the odds. Trish runs out and has a kendo stick in hand. She clears the ring of Molly, Victoria, Gail and Jazz. Trish gets on the mic and challenges the four to a match at Survivor Series with Lita, Jacqueline and Stacy nodding in affirmation. Lita and Trish high five as Molly screams that they’re on. Grade: 55

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In the back Eric Bischoff is heading to the ring. He will address the crowd…Next. Grade: 72

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In the back Randy Orton is with Trish. He asks her what the hell is she doing helping Lita so often. Trish says she doesn’t want to talk about it and tries to leave but Randy blocks her arm and says that they are together and he deserves an answer. She says that while she loves Randy and believes in Evolution and in the future they can have together; Lita is her best friend and she will not abandon her and that Randy will just have to accept it. Trish walks off to the Evolution locker room ducking under Orton’s arm with Orton looking mad. Grade: 68

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Bischoff makes his way out to the ring.

Bischoff: “The whole world is waiting for Survivor Series in a few weeks and I know why. You people are praying for the moment that Stone Cold Steve Austin gets his big hands around my scrawny little neck, aren’t you? (The crowd cheers)

Well I have news for you and I have news for Austin: I’m a survivor.

I am the only man to take the fight to Vince McMahon and kick him square in the balls. I came so close to bankrupting this company and you know what happened? Vince McMahon recognized the ruthlessness that lies within me which is why he hired me to lead Raw. Me? Eric Bischoff.

Do you people really think that I do not have a plan? Oh sure I am going to get my ass kicked, I have no doubt about that, but it won’t be the first time and it won’t be the last. I am the man that has brought success to Raw since coming here. I brought Hot Lesbian Action to Raw. I created the World Heavyweight Championship and put it on the flagship of this company, Triple H. I created the most innovative match in history The Elimination Chamber. I did that because Eric Bischoff provides shocking leadership.

Now Linda McMahon may not realize my talents but Vince McMahon does. And soon all of you will as well because I promise you that soon, very, very soon Eric Bischoff will shock the world once more and prove yet again why I am the only man to lead Raw.

And Stone Cold? If you want to take my brand from me then you had better bring the damned Marines because that is the only way I won’t walk out victorious at Survivor Series.”

Bischoff drops the mic and walks to the back. Grade: 81

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In the back we see Christian walking down a hallway where baby face Raw stars are snickering at his misfortune. He fights Goldberg…Next. Grade: 54

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Just before we come back we see a video package highlighting the “Greatness of Matt Hardy”. His win at Wrestlemania, his shocking arrival on Raw. His “dominance” over the Hurricane. It ends with “The Sensi is back in action…Next Week”. Grade: 65

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Christian vs Goldberg

Christian tries to get in a flurry of offense but Goldberg just stands there with a mocking smile on his face. Christian tries to clothesline Goldberg but he wont go down. After the 2nd try he goes for it again but Goldberg ducks and kicks Christian in the head. Goldberg begins to use power moves to dominate Christian and soon hits the spear. He hits the Jackhammer for a dominating 3 count.

Winner by Pinfall: Goldberg

Following the match Goldberg looks at the camera and says “that was for you Evolution..we’re coming.” Grade: 71

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Batista is walking to the ring area with Flair. He stops Ric and tells him not to worry that he’s got this. Ric high fives him and Batista walks on. The World Heavyweight Championship match is Next. Grade: 64

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Batista vs Shawn Michaels

A fast paced match early on, eventually Big Dave grounds the Heartbreak Kid and starts to use power moves to hurt the Champion’s back. He hits a spinebuster for a 2 count. He nails HBK with a Batista bomb but at the last second Michaels kicks out. Batista goes for it again but Michaels rolls down his back and cradles him for a 2 count. Now the champion has control and starts using speed maneuvers to try to take Batista down. Michaels hits him with a cross body for a 2 count and reverses an attempted German suplex. But soon Batista has Michaels down again when out of nowhere HBK hits Sweet Chin Music. Just as he crawls over

“IT’S TIME TO PLAY THE GAME” hits as Ric Flair comes out. Michaels is distracted as Ric grabs the mic.

He tells Shawn that the Champ told the world that this wasn’t over and unfortunately for “him” the champ is a man of his word. Michaels looks confused and just then Orton and Triple H drag out a young man, in his early 20s, who is badly beaten and bloodied and they throw him on the stage.

Michaels doesn’t waste a minute and bails from the ring racing up to the stage. He starts fighting off Evolution as the referee calls for the bell disqualifying Batista.

Winner by Disqualification: Shawn Michaels Grade: 85

Batista races up to the stage and drags Michaels by the hair from behind and throws him down the ramp toward the ring. He then helps Flair and Orton drag the unconscious young man to the ring as well as Triple H races into the ring and is on top of Michaels pounding at his head. Evolution starts kicking both men when suddenly Goldberg and Steiner hit the ring.

Evolution backs out of the ring and Steiner and Goldberg go to check on Michaels. He pushes them off as he crawls to the young man. HBK cradles his unconscious body in his lap with an anguished look on his face as Goldberg and Steiner look concerned. Triple H smiles evily as Raw goes off the air.

Grade: 70

Final Show Grade: 81

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On the heels of No Mercy the landscape of No Mercy is firmly planted under the boot of WWE Champion Brock Lesnar. After his vicious beatdown of Kurt Angle in Three Stages of Hell, the champion was offered up another victim for this week as Mr. McMahon has decided to pay Rikishi back for his stinkface on Sable. With Lesnar on a roll can 'Kish be the man who stands his ground or will he be just another victim of the Next Big Thing?

Announced Matches:

Brock Lesnar vs Rikishi

Kendrick and London vs Chuck Palumbo and Johnny Stamboli

Rhyno vs Chris Benoit

Angus Thatcher vs Jamie Noble

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Thursday---October Week 4------IZOD Center----East Rutherford, NJ

[A video recap of what happened at No Mercy plays to begin the show.]

GRADE: 79

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[backstage Vince McMahon is alone in his office when Paul Heyman enters. Begging forgiveness for his intrusion, Heyman hypes Brock Lesnar’s violent match with Kurt Angle and asks if tonight’s match with Rikishi could be a non-title match. Vince agrees but it will also be no disqualification. He suggests that Lesnar goes out there and has….fun. Heyman immediately knows what that means and the two of them shake hands.]

GRADE: 86

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Angus Thatcher vs Jamie Noble

begins playing as Smackdown’s newest Superstar Angus Thatcher comes down to the ring; his hair spiked and wearing a black leather jacket with the Union Jack emblazoned on the back. Once the match begins he takes control from the opening lockup and doesn’t look back. Showing a well rounded ability for technical wrestling, he switches midstream to a brutal series of power moves, keeping Noble back on his heels. He ends the match with jumping piledriver and easily gets the 1-2-3.

Winner by Pinfall: Angus Thatcher

GRADE: 54

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[backstage we see Kendrick and London in matching attire, a flashy silver and green, looking a little nervous when Dawn Marie enters wearing a matching but much sexier outfit. She asks if they’re ready and they follow her out, seemingly more confidant]

GRADE: 66

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[Following the break, Chavo Guererro is backstage when Eddie Guererro walks past. Eddie asks him if he meant what he said about making Eddie’s father proud. Chavo doesn’t flinch in saying he did. Eddie doesn’t say anything else for a moment then says next week he’ll make him more proud when he beats Chavo in that ring. Then he walks off.]

GRADE: 56

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Kendrick & London vs Johnny Stamboli and Chuck Palumbo

FBI thinks they’ll muscle their way through the match and don’t take their opponents seriously but before you know it Kendrick and London are a blur in the ring making quick tags and hitting pinpoint precision on dropkicks and aerial attacks. With Stamboli stunned, Kendrick goes to the top and hits a big legdrop from the top rope reminiscent of Bobby Eaton and that gets them the win.

Winners by Pinfall: Kendrick & London

GRADE: 50

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[backstage Torrie Wilson catches up with Paul Heyman.]

Torrie> Mr. Heyman tonight Brock Lesnar has a match against Riki…..

Heyman> Ms. Wilson let me correct you. Brock Lesnar doesn’t have a match tonight. He has a contract. Vince McMahon made this match in retribution for Rikishi’s heinous actions. And tonight Brock Lesnar is the instrument of that retribution. No title on the line. No disqualification. You know what that means? It means I hope they have an extra hospital bed in Kurt Angle’s room.

GRADE: 82

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[John Cena is walking backstage, his newly won United States Championship over his shoulder when he comes face to face with Shannon Moore. Cena looks a little confused but before he can ask why Moore is there, he’s slapped across the face. Moore takes off running and Cena is hot on his heels through the backstage area. Cena runs through a doorway and instantly hits the ground, unmoving. From the other side of the wall steps Matt Hardy, holding his own Intercontinental belt which he had just smashed into Cena’s face. Moore thinks this is the funniest thing he’s ever seen but Hardy’s expression shows he’s not done. He kneels over Cena pounding him with right hands until security and agents pull him away. As Hardy and Moore are escorted away medical staff attend to Cena who is still down and now bloodied.]

GRADE: 66

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[A replay of Matt Hardy and Shannon Moore’s attack on John Cena before the break is shown. When we come back from the replay Cena is being loaded into an ambulance. Tazz says he can’t believe two RAW guys just did that on Smackdown and that somebody better be paying a price for this.]

GRADE: 68

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Rhyno vs Chris Benoit

The match never really even gets started. Rhyno attacks Benoit on his way to the ring, and Benoit fires back with a series of chops and kicks, lighting up Rhyno and backing him off. They do get in the ring for a split second, but it’s enough for the referee to ring the bell. Just as quickly they’re on the outside brawling again and it’s not long before the referee reaches a ten count.

Decision: Double Countout

GRADE: 73

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[Vince McMahon and Sable make their way to the ring and he calls out Smackdown General Manager Stephanie McMahon. The GM has a wide smile on her face following her win versus Sable at No Mercy. She enters the ring and Sable is just glaring at her.

Stephanie> Hi Dad. Hi slut.

Vince> That’s enough of that.

Stephanie> Oh no there’s more of that to come. You did everything you could do to have this….what was it that Chris Jericho used to call me…oh yes…you did everything you could do to have this filthy, dirty, disgusting, skanky, brutal, bottom feeding, trash bag ho take my job and it wasn’t good enough.

Vince> Be that as it may, none of that matters.

Stephanie> Why’s that?

Vince> Because you’re…fired! And I want to recognize the new General Manager of Smackdown…Sable!

[stephanie looks shocked, then reclaims her composure nodding slightly and goes to leave the ring but stops.]

Stephanie> You know dad, I sort of had an idea that you’d do something like this. You’re a man used to getting his way one way or the other. So I took out a little insurance policy. Right before we went out for our match I completed the signing of Smackdown’s newest Superstar. I should probably mention I signed him to a LIFETIME contract so you’ll never say those two words to him that you just said to me.

[Vince looks concerned and confused…and when the music hits, he’s speechless.

[The Hulkster comes down to the ring, and holds the ropes open for Stephanie to leave then enters, playing to the crowd before coming face to face with Mr. McMahon.]

Hogan> I could say a lot of things to you right now but I think the most appropriate thing would be to say you’re standing in my ring..brother, so hit the bricks and take your floozy with you.

[Vince looks furious but Hogan also looks ready for a fight and so reluctantly he leaves the ring with Sable as Hogan continues playing to the Hulkamaniacs.]

GRADE: 81

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[A replay of Mr. McMahon firing his daughter and appointing Sable as the new General Manager, followed by the unexpected return of the immortal Hulk Hogan.]

GRADE: 78

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[Torie Wilson catches up with Stephanie McMahon as she’s putting her suitcase in her car.]

Torrie> Stephanie! What are your plans now?

Stephanie> Well, I’m going to go home and decide on the next step in my life whether that is in the WWE or outside of it.

Torrie> And what about Hulk Hogan?

Stephanie> (grin) He’s my dad’s problem now.

[stephanie gets into her car and slowly drives off.]

GRADE: 72

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[The WWE Tag Team Champions are in the ring, with big smiles]

Haas> We stand before you, YOUR WWE Tag Team Champions. Many of you may have thought we couldn’t defend the titles last Sunday but we proved you wrong. So tonight it’s a celebration. We have our buddy Kennedy setting up a premium penthouse with some ladies and we thought we’d just stop by and say to all of you….what did we want to say Shelton?

Benjamin> We told you so.

[They bust up laughing, ready to leave the ring when Billy Gunn comes to the stage.]

Gunn> Fellas, fellas, as a former multi-time tag champion let me congratulate you but I also am out here for business. Namely those titles. Now I know you have a party to get to but being the fighting champions that you are, how about you put those belts on the line right here against me and my partner.

Haas> You think you can take these belts off us?

Gunn> Give us a shot and we’ll see.

Benjamin> Okay, I could use a little warmup Charlie. Bring out your guy and lets get this over with. I got big decisions to make tonight like blonde or brunette.

[The crowd jumps to its feet as Benjamin and Haas exchange shared shocked expressions. The Road Dogg is back and he and Gunn exchange a quick hug before the accustomed entrance.]

Dogg> Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages, D-Generation X proudly brings to you its former TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD….the Road Dogg Jesse James, the badass Billy Gunn, the NEW…AGE…OUTLAWS!

GRADE: 51

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WWE Tag Team Championship
World’s Greatest Tag Team © vs The New Age Outlaws

The champs still look caught off guard by these developments and the Outlaws take advantage showing us seamless tags and glimpses of years past. Haas is finally able to stem the tide and get things going their way again but when Benjamin accidentally floors his partner with an errant dropkick, Road Dogg is there to hit a spinning neckbreaker and tags in Billy Gunn who waits Benjamin out then hits the Fameasser for the 1-2-3.

Winners by Pinfall and new WWE Tag Team Champions: The New Age Outlaws

GRADE: 62

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[Michael Cole gives updates on Kurt Angle and the Undertaker. Angle was held overnight for observation and is not medically cleared to return to action. On another note no one has heard from the Undertaker since No Mercy and his status is unknown.

GRADE: 76

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[A quick replay is shown of the New Age Outlaws stunning the World’s Greatest Tag Team to become the new WWE Tag Team Champions.]

GRADE: 48

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[back in his office Mr. McMahon is furious and pacing back and forth saying he can’t believe Stephanie would be so low as to bring back Hogan. Sable tries calming him down and says not to worry….she has a plan and soon Hulk Hogan will regret the day he ever came back to the WWE.]

GRADE: 81

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Non-Title/No Disqualification Match
Brock Lesnar w/Paul Heyman vs Rikishi

Rikishi and Lesnar collide, literally in the middle of the ring and for the first few minutes it’s Rikishi who’s in charge but Lesnar shows a unique ability to flip the switch and go into offensive overdrive. He batters Rikishi inside and outside the ring, at one point delivering an F5 into the ringpost. Lesnar isn’t satisfied and grabs a ringside chair nearly bending it with how hard he hits Rikishi with it. Lesnar picks him up and rolls him into the ring and finally puts it to an end with another F5 and makes the cover.

Winner by Pinfall: Brock Lesnar

GRADE: 69

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[Lesnar isn’t done. The referee tries to get between him and Rikishi but Lesnar flings him into the corner and goes back on the attack, peppering Rikishi with rights and lefts. Heyman keeps telling him to make him an example. Lesnar picks up the chair and waits, showing immense patience, until Rikishi gets to his feet and Lesnar connects with a headshot which makes the audience grimace. Heyman gets in the ring and raises Lesnar’s arm as the show ends.]

GRADE: 80

OVERALL: 76

Consrvtve · September 3, 2014

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RATINGS

RAW on SPIKE TV scored a 7.47 (last week 7.45)

Smackdown on UPN scored a 7.45 (last week 7.33)

'B' Show Report

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-Jacqueline defeated a debuting Sara Del Ray

-Booker T and Goldust defeated Garrison Cade and Mark Jindrak to retain the World Tag Team Championship

-Scott Steiner defeated Batista

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-Bashams defeated Chavo Guererro and Billy Kidman

-Ultimo Dragon defeated Christopher Daniels

-Hardcore Holly made his return to the ring defeating Matt Morgan.

TALENT RELATIONS

-Funaki and Matt Morgan are OVW bound

-Smackdown called up several talents though none are expected on television anytime soon. Among them are Bryan Danielso who worked a dark match this week with Eddie Guererro and Alex Shelley who worked a dark match with Rey Mysterio.

-Horshu and Kenzo Suzuki were released from their developmental contracts.

AROUND THE RING

-Angus Thatcher, or as many IWC members know him Nigel McGuiness, made his debut on Smackdown this week and reviews internally are very high on him. He may not be on television every week but they think he may have something special about him.

-It's television contract time and WWE is hard at work securing new deals. While it may be unlikely some sources say that one of the 'A shows' may be finding a new home soon.

-WWE was in the black again in October, making a little more than they did in September. They'll be releasing a full quarterly financial report at the end of November.

-D-Von Dudley suffered a minor injury though not much is known other than he's okay but it caused a planned segment with him and Bubba Ray to be scrapped on Monday night.

-Stephanie McMahon is likely off TV for the remainder of 2003.

-The "young man" attacked on Raw is former TNA wrestler Michael Shane

-Expect the Undertaker-Rhyno feud to continue through 2003.

Consrvtve · September 3, 2014

November 2003 Update

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Acting General Manager: Mick Foley

Co-General Manager: Eric Bischoff

Co-General Manager: Stone Cold Steve Austin

World Heavyweight Champion: Shawn Michaels

-RAW October Week 3 (Triple H)

Intercontinental Champion: Matt Hardy

-WWE Unforgiven Sept Week 3 (Christian)

Women's Champion: Lita

-WWE Unforgiven Sept Week 3 (Molly Holly)

World Tag Team Champions:Booker T and Goldust

-RAW October Week 3 (La Resistance)

Al Snow---Announcer

Batista (H)

Booker T (F)

Bubba Ray Dudley (F)

Chad Patton---Referee

Christian (H)

Chris Jericho (H)

D-Von Dudley (H)

Earl Hebner---Referee

Eric Bischoff (H)---Authority Figure

Gail Kim (H)

Garrison Cade (H)

Goldberg (F)

Jack Doan ---Referee

Jacqueline (F)

Jazz (H)

Jerry Lawler---Announcer

Jim Ross---Announcer

Jon Heidenreich (F)

Jonathan Coachman

Kane (H)

Kevin Nash (F)

Lillian Garcia---Ring Announcer

Lita (F)

Mark Henry (H)

Mark Jindrak (H)

Matt Hardy (H)

Mickie James (F)

Mike Chioda---Referee

Miss Jackie (H)

Molly Holly (H)

Randy Orton (H)

Ric Flair (H)

Rob Van Dam (F)

Robert Conway (H)

Rodney Mack (H)

Rosey (F)

Sara Del Ray (H)

Scott Steiner (F)

Shane Michaels (F)

Shannon Moore (H)

Shawn Michaels (F)

Spike Dudley (F)

Stacy Keibler (F)—Personality

Stevie Richards (F)

Stone Cold Steve Austin (F)----Authority Figure

Test (H)

The Hurricane (F)

The Rock (H)

Theodore Long (H)--Manager

Trish Stratus (H)

Val Venis (F)

Victoria (H)

William Regal (H)

Agents

Arn Anderson

John Laurinaitis

Michael Hayes

Tony Garea

Sgt. Slaughter

Dean Malenko

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General Manager: Sable

WWE Champion: Brock Lesnar

WWE United States Champion: John Cena

-No Mercy October Week 3 (Eddie Guerrero)

WWE Cruiserweight Champion: Rey Mysterio

WWE Tag Team Champions: The New Age Outlaws

-Smackdown October Week 4 (The World's Greatest Tag Team)

Akio (H)

A-Train (H)

Alex Shelly (H)

Angus Thatcher (F)

Billy Gunn (F)

Billy Kidman (F)

Bradshaw (F)

Brian Hebner—Referee

Brian Kendrick (F)

Bryan Danielson (F)

Charles Robinson ---Referee

Chavo Guererro (F)

Chris Benoit (F)

Christopher Daniels (H)

Chuck Palumbo (H)

Danny Basham (H)

Dawn Marie (H)---Manager

Doug Basham (H)

Edge (F)

Hardcore Holly (F)

Hulk Hogan (F)

Jamie Noble (H)

Jimmy Korderas----Referee

John Cena (F)

Johnny Stamboli (H)

Justin Roberts ---Ring Announcer

Kurt Angle (F)

Michael Cole ---Announcer

Mr. Kennedy (H)

Mr. McMahon---WWE Chairman

Nick Patrick ---Referee

Nunzio (H)

Paul Heyman (H) ---Manager

Paul London (F)

Rhyno (H)

Rikishi (F)

Road Dogg (F)

Ron Simmons (F)

Sakoda (H)

Scotty 2 Hotty (F)

Shaniqua (H)---Manager

Taijiri (H)

Tazz---Announcer

The Big Show (H)

The Undertaker (F)

Tim White----Referee

Torrie Wilson----Interviewer

Ultimo Dragon (F)

Zach Gowen (F)

Agents

Dave Finlay

Dave Hebner

Gerald Brisco

Jack Lanza

Pat Patterson

Ted Dibiase

Consrvtve · September 3, 2014

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER WEEK 3

Traditional Survivor Series Match

Triple H, Ric Flair, Randy Orton, and Batista vs Shawn Michaels, Goldberg, Scott Steiner, and ???

Traditional Survivor Series Match

Molly Holly, Jazz, Gail Kim and Victoria vs Lita, Trish Stratus, Stacy Keibler and Jacqueline

General Manager on the Line

Eric Bischoff vs Stone Cold Steve Austin

Kimberly · September 12, 2014

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SHAWN MICHAELS SITS DOWN WITH JR IN THE WAKE OF EVOLUTION'S BRUTAL ASSAULT

Cleveland's Gund Arena has been the site of some monumental moments in WWE history but perhaps none more emotional than this Monday's Raw when World Heavyweight Champion, Shawn Michaels, sits down with JR one-on-one.

Last week on Raw it was announced that HBK would captain a team against Evolution at Survivor Series. His team would include Scott Steiner and Goldberg and a man not yet named. Evolution responded with vicious brutality when they beat up a young man and dragged him out to the ring during HBK's match with Batista. The sight of this man sent Shawn racing from the ring and into a trap where Evolution ganged up on him before Goldberg and Steiner could make the save. The last image we saw was Michaels crawling to this unconscious man. This week on Raw JR will find out this as well as the reaction HBK has to this assault.

In response to the assault, Goldberg and Steiner, have demanded a handicap main event. They will take on Triple H, Batista and Randy Orton to try to gain a measure of revenge.

Will chaos reign on Raw? Find out Live from the Gund Arena in Cleveland, OH; this Monday on Spike TV at 9pm!

Confirmed Matches:

Goldberg & Scott Steiner vs Triple H, Batista and Randy Orton in a Handicap Match

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