World Wrestling Entertainment: The Global Era [2005]

Rogue · January 4, 2019

Navigating through the collapse of their main competition, a company name change and a slight re-tooling of the product in the early 2000s, you'd think World Wrestling Entertainment would be fully content resting on their laurels atop the wrestling food chain. Well, as Vince McMahon would likely tell you, complacency is boring. Before they truly became the global entity that they are presently in 2019, WWE were still looking to fully breakout on the global scale. While the United States and Canada was fully in their grasp, the company still had their eyes on expanding further into Europe, Mexico and Japan territories.

After all, if you could just about fully conquer a continent, why stop short of conquering the planet?

RAW Roster

Faces

Chris Benoit

Shawn Michaels

Chris Jericho

Kane

Randy Orton

Rhyno

William Regal - WWE World Tag Team Champion

Eugene - WWE World Tag Team Champion

Shelton Benjamin - WWE Intercontinental Champion

Tajiri

The Hurricane

Val Venis

Rosey

Heels

Batista

Ric Flair

Triple H

Edge

Christian

Gene Snitsky

Maven

Muhammad Hassan

Robert Conway

Steven Richards

Sylvain Grenier

Tyson Tomko

Viscera

Khosrow Daivari

Simon Dean

Face Women

Candice Michelle

Christy Hemme

Ivory

Lita - WWE Women's Champion

Michelle McCool

Victoria

Heel Women

Molly Holly

Trish Stratus

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Smackdown Roster

Faces

Big Show

Booker T

Eddie Guerrero

John Cena - WWE United States Champion

The Undertaker

Bubba Ray Dudley

D-Von Dudley

Hardcore Holly

Rob Van Dam - WWE Tag Team Champion

Rey Mysterio - WWE Tag Team Champion

Charlie Haas

Paul London

Scotty 2 Hotty

Shannon Moore

Funaki - WWE Cruiserweight Champion

Heels

John Bradshaw Layfield - WWE Champion

Kurt Angle

Billy Kidman

Chavo Guerrero

Mark Jindrak

Rene Dupree

Spike Dudley

Danny Basham

Doug Basham

Nunzio

Orlando Jordan

Akio

Heindenreich

Kenzo Suzuki

Daniel Puder

Luther Reigns

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Rogue · January 4, 2019

Reserved for show index

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Rogue · January 4, 2019

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January Wk 1, 2005 - Preview

Scheduled to be held from the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">The Countdown to New Years Revolution is on!

With six days left until New Years Revolution, the six competitors in Sunday's Elimination Chamber match for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship are scheduled to make appearances on the go-home Monday Night RAW. The night's main event has already been announced on wwe.com with Evolution (Triple H, Ric Flair and Batista) taking on Chris Jericho, Chris Benoit and Randy Orton.

Also scheduled to be in action on Monday night are Gene Snitsky, Muhammad Hassan, Christian and the WWE World Tag Team Champions, Eugene and William Regal. Also slated to take place on Monday is a women's tag team match with Molly Holly and Trish Stratus taking on Christy Hemme and the WWE Women's Champion, Lita.

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Match Lineup

Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho and Randy Orton vs. Batista, Ric Flair and Triple H

The Hurricane and Rosey vs. Christian and Tomko

Rhyno vs. Gene Snitsky

Lita and Christy Hemme vs. Molly Holly and Trish Stratus

Eugene and William Regal vs. La Resistance - Non-Title

Val Venis vs. Muhammad Hassan

Predictions welcome.</div>

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FellaLibby · January 4, 2019

Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho and Randy Orton vs. Batista, Ric Flair and Triple H

Winners : Evolution with Triple H pinning Orton.

The Hurricane and Rosey vs. Christian and Tomko

Winners: Hurricane and S.H.I.T (lul)

Rhyno vs. Gene Snitsky

Winner: Snitsky

Lita and Christy Hemme vs. Molly Holly and Trish Stratus

Winners: Lita and Hemme

Eugene and William Regal vs. La Resistance - Non-Title

Winners: La Resistance

Val Venis vs. Muhammad Hassan

Winner: Muhammad Hassan

Destiny · January 4, 2019

Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho and Randy Orton vs. Batista, Ric Flair and Triple H

The Hurricane and Rosey vs. Christian and Tomko

Rhyno vs. Gene Snitsky

Lita and Christy Hemme vs. Molly Holly and Trish Stratus

Eugene and William Regal vs. La Resistance - Non-Title

Val Venis vs. Muhammad Hassan

UltimateJerichoFan · January 6, 2019

Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho and Randy Orton vs. Batista, Ric Flair and Triple H

The Hurricane and Rosey vs. Christian and Tomko

Rhyno vs. Gene Snitsky

Lita and Christy Hemme vs. Molly Holly and Trish Stratus

Eugene and William Regal vs. La Resistance - Non-Title

Val Venis vs. Muhammad Hassan

Interesting to see where this goes!

Rogue · January 7, 2019

<div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Yr4AQQv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Yr4AQQv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> January Wk 1, 2005 - Monday Night RAW St. Louis, Missouri - Chaifetz Arena Attendance: 10,600 TV: 12.01 ________ <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46228" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Sunday Night Heat Shelton Benjamin and Tajiri def. Maven and Simon Dean 53 Victoria def. Candice Michelle 35 </div></blockquote> ________</div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="N3tDQUa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/N3tDQUa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rdDUytJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rdDUytJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Buqhnsu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Buqhnsu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Following the traditional pyro and ballyhoo, Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler welcome those watching on television to the first Monday Night RAW of the new year. Ross and Lawler only manage to run down half of the card before 'Line in the Sand' hits as Evolution heads to the ring. Triple H starts RAW off by running through how Evolution have proven themselves to be the most dominant stable of the new millennium so far and that's going to continue into 2005. Flair is audibly backing Trips up in the background throughout the duration of the promo.</div> HHH: I don't need to remind everyone that the last time I fought in an elimination chamber, I walked into that gauntlet as World Heavyweight Champion and I left as World Heavyweight Champion. It doesn't matter WHO we have to run through. Whether it's Benoit, Jericho or Edge. There is nobody in that locker room that possesses the strength that Evolution does. Big Dave here will clear the way and we wil- <div style="text-align:center;">Before Triple H can finish that sentence, Randy Orton makes his way towards the ring from the entrance ramp. <img alt="gJvyiX9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gJvyiX9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Orton: I'm sorry, Hunter, you seem to have forgotten someone. HHH: No, I'm pretty sure I didn't. Orton: See, that's always been your problem, Hunter. Always overlooking the biggest threats to you. 'Oh, Evolution is the greatest, Evolution is the baddest thing to walk the earth', yet, you always seemed to overlook those that you perceived to be below you - those that you thought only served to take orders from you. You overlooked me and you seem to be overlooking somebody else as well. <div style="text-align:center;">Triple H shoots a quick glance at Batista, who has an unconcerned look on his face locked on Orton. 'Break the Walls Down' then hits as Chris Jericho stands at the top of the entrance ramp. <img alt="Wg8ZQiq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Wg8ZQiq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Y2J: My God, would you two girls SHUT THE HELL UP!? No one cares! You! [points to Orton] What the hell are you babbling about? Blah blah blah, 'Waaaaaaaaah, you overlooked me too much, waaaaaaaaah, you underestimated me!' Kid, nobody cares. While I look in the ring and see those two big oafs and the Cryptkeeper, I do recognize how big of a threat they are. Kid, you think you can play mind games with him, you're sorely mistaken. Now move aside, the adults in the room are talking. <div style="text-align:center;">Chris Benoit's music hits next. He steps out from the back and stands next to Jericho at the head of the entrance ramp. <img alt="m3fS6Bn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/m3fS6Bn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Benoit: Focus, you two. We've all got a big match tonight. Any bickering we want to get done will have to wait until Sunday. Us standing divided only serves to put both tonight and Sunday into Evolution's favor. Stay focused and stay hungry for Sunday. <div style="text-align:center;">'Metalingus' by Alter Bridge hits as Edge then stands next to Jericho and Benoit at the head of the ramp. <img alt="7ZxzHmO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7ZxzHmO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Edge: Y'want to know something? Jericho was right, you all really do need to shut the hell up. All of this talk about getting overlooked and everything. The biggest threat that you all seem to be overlooking is me. I look around me and I see four former world champions, a Batista and [squints at Ric Flair] a confused old man who escaped from the local retirement home. Gentlemen, you all go and have fun tonight in your match. I'll be kicking back and watching all of the fun before I beat you all and win the World Heavyweight Championship at New Years Revolution. <div style="text-align:center;">Benoit and Jericho shoot each other an amused look as Edge walks back to the backstage area. All members of Evolution - past and present - glare at Edge as the brash former Intercontinental Champion heads to the back. RATING: 92</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Val Venis vs. Muhammad Hassan <img alt="5RU135C.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5RU135C.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?2" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?2" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="JYr44Ib.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/JYr44Ib.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46228" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In a poor match, Muhammad Hassan defeated Val Venis in 7:40 by pinfall with a Reverse STO. Hassan maintained control of the match throughout its duration with minimal interference from Khosrow Daivari.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">RATING: 62</div> Following the match, Daivari handed his client a microphone. The crowd quickly started to rain down boos on the match's victor.</div> Hassan: This is the reception I receive from you, St. Louis? Typical. Typical Midwestern folk. You boo change. You boo difference. You see, what you see in front of you scares you. A man different from you having any sort of success is the ultimate slap in the face. You. You're not any different than the powers that be backstage. Here I am, succeeding by winning week after week since debuting and I have been given no opportunity. It's time to take matters in my own hands. I'm putting everybody in the back on notice: You won't hold me down for long. I'm declaring right now that I am officially an entrant in the Royal Rumble and that I'm going to show you all why you should not doubt me. <div style="text-align:center;">Daivari gives a brief recap of Hassan's remarks in "Arabic" as the St. Louis crowd continues to boo both men. RATING: 58</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="IfKdKyF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IfKdKyF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="xtQVbBg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xtQVbBg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Eric Bischoff is wrapping up a phone call in his office as he hears a knock on the door. Bischoff calls for whoever it is to enter his office. In walks 'The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels, the special guest referee for Sunday's elimination chamber match at New Years Revolution.</div> HBK: Okay, okay, I know what the point of this meeting is. You're worried about there being any sort of bias in Bischoff: I'm just saying, Shawn, there's a lot on the line in this match. After Sunday, we're officially on the road to Wrestlemania, and my champion heading into that match better have been crowned in a fair manner. HBK: Say no more. I have it all under con- <div style="text-align:center;">Bischoff takes a step forward towards the former multi-time world champion and lowers his voice a bit, adopting a more stern tone.</div> Bischoff: I'm serious, Michaels. No funny business. HBK: Eric, I am being serious. You're getting a straight match out of me on Sunday. Bischoff: I better. If there's even the slightest hint of you swaying the outcome of this match a little bit. I recommend placing you on an unpaid vacation for a couple weeks. How does that sound? Now, get out of my office. <div style="text-align:center;">Michaels jokingly mocks Bischoff's last few words back to him before slowly making his way out of the general manager's office. RATING: 92</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Eugene and William Regal vs. La Resistance <img alt="7H2pnlt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7H2pnlt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5owbQHV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5owbQHV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?2" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?2" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="WuHXohv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WuHXohv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pvwmTZX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pvwmTZX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46228" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Eugene and William Regal defeated La Resistance in 9:25 when Eugene defeated Sylvain Grenier by pinfall with a Eugene Stunner.</div></blockquote> RATING: 73 <img alt="wbRJ8ao.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wbRJ8ao.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5cNBWR8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5cNBWR8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The WWE World Tag Team Champions don't have much time to celebrate as their celebration is interrupted by their challengers for New Years Revolution, Christian and Tyson Tomko, making their way out from the back to stand at the top of the entrance ramp. Christian has a microphone in hand.</div> Christian: Let's give them a hand, eh? Congrats, Eugene! Congrats, William! You beat these two washed up clowns and now you're clearly on a roll! Oh, please. You think a win over these two proves anything? How about you two watch Tomko and myself in action later to see how a real tag team gets things done. This Sunday, those belts are coming home with us! <div style="text-align:center;">RATING: 64</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Lita and Christy Hemme vs. Trish Stratus and Molly Holly <img alt="WIHPwqP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WIHPwqP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="O19VBje.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O19VBje.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?2" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?2" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="yt8x0JD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yt8x0JD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="1Kp6JlS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1Kp6JlS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46228" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In a poor match, Trish Stratus and Molly Holly defeated Lita and Christy Hemme in 7:26 when Trish Stratus defeated Christy Hemme by pinfall with a Stratusfaction. Stratus continuously talked trash towards Lita throughout the match, but refused to compete as the legal woman whenever the Women's Champion was in the ring. Lita was able to see off the threat of Molly Holly, yet would be the victim of multiple sneak attacks by her New Years Revolution challenger.</div></blockquote> RATING: 64 Stratus was quick to grab Lita's Women's Championship belt from ringside and brought it into the ring to pose with as she had her arm raised with Molly Holly. Lita watched on from ringside as she helped Hemme back to her feet as Stratus then threw the belt down and kicked it outside of the ring towards Lita. Sunday's challenger continued to talk a stream of trash towards the division's champion as the camera then went backstage... RATING: 69</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="N3tDQUa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/N3tDQUa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rdDUytJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rdDUytJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Buqhnsu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Buqhnsu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The camera feed goes live to Evolution's locker room as Triple H, Batista and Ric Flair each are still dressed in their formal attire running down the game plan for the night's main event.</div> Flair: Boys, look, you know whatever you need out of The Nature Boy, he will deliver for you. What is it you need tonight? HHH: Look, we're just six days away from competing in the most grueling structure that has ever existed within the WWE - the elimination chamber. Dave, I'm the only one of us that has competed in one before, hell, I've competed in both of them. Any sort of advantage Batista: So, what is it that you're proposing? HHH: What I'm saying is that I don't give a damn about winning this match tonight. I don't care about pinning Orton, Benoit or Jericho tonight, I care about crippling them. We're going to put them out of commission and pick them off like vultures on Sunday. Flair: Hear you loud and clear, champ. HHH: Dave, are we onboard here? <div style="text-align:center;">Batista merely stares at Flair briefly and then turns his attention towards Triple H for a bit before nodding in agreement.</div> HHH: Good. Now, let's get ready for tonight. <div style="text-align:center;">RATING: 97</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Rhyno vs. Gene Snitsky <img alt="wtaQ8um.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wtaQ8um.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?2" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?2" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="DOHpHxR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DOHpHxR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46228" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Gene Snitsky defeated Rhino in 9:53 by pinfall following a Pumphandle Slam.</div></blockquote> RATING: 64 <img alt="WEBiqjJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WEBiqjJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Just as the bell rings to signal Snitsky's victory, a concussion bomb and columns of fire erupt from the stage as Kane comes charging out from the back! Sidelined for nearly three full months after having his throat crushed by Snitsky at Taboo Tuesday, Kane is out for blood as he immediately takes Snitsky out with a vicious clothesline. Kane keeps lighting up Snitsky with various strikes before going for a Chokeslam on his rival, however, Snitsky escapes Kane's grasp and quickly begins a retreat to the back. Kane leans over the top rope and points to the retreating Snitsky and shouts "I'll see you on Sunday!" Looks like we have a match on our hands! RATING: 61</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">The Hurricane and Rosey vs. Christian and Tyson Tomko <img alt="1PMqkuf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1PMqkuf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="t7YE1Jo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/t7YE1Jo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?2" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?2" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="wbRJ8ao.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wbRJ8ao.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5cNBWR8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5cNBWR8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46228" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In a poor match, Christian and Tyson Tomko defeated The Hurricane and Rosey in 8:08 when Tomko defeated Rosey by pinfall with a Chainsaw Kick.</div></blockquote> RATING: 61</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="m3fS6Bn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/m3fS6Bn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Wg8ZQiq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Wg8ZQiq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gJvyiX9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gJvyiX9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Backstage, Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho and Randy Orton are shown in one of their locker rooms getting ready to head out for their six-man tag team match.</div> Orton: I just want to make it clear tonight, watch out for anything funny from those three. Jericho: Yeah, yeah, we get it, you had an inside view of how they work because you were in Evolution. What? Do you think this is our first fight with them? Orton: Look, do you want any of my advice or not? Jericho: If I needed any of your advice, I would have asked for it, jackass. <div style="text-align:center;">At this point, Benoit interjects and steps in front of both men who seemed to be on the path to coming to blows if it escalated any further.</div> Benoit: Hey! We can worry about all of this on Sunday, when this actually matters. In the meantime, since you both seem to be all fired up already, how about we head out their and go kick Evolution's ass? <div style="text-align:center;">Everybody seems to be in line with this plan as the trio then heads out the door towards the ring. RATING: 89</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho and Randy Orton vs. Evolution <img alt="m3fS6Bn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/m3fS6Bn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Wg8ZQiq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Wg8ZQiq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gJvyiX9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gJvyiX9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?2" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?2" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="N3tDQUa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/N3tDQUa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rdDUytJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rdDUytJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Buqhnsu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Buqhnsu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46228" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A standard wrestling match for the first half, Evolution (predominantly Flair) tried using every dirty tactic in the book to weaken Benoit, Jericho and Orton. Towards the end of the match, Flair was able to sneak a pair of brass knuckles in his boot into the ring and nearly knocked Jericho out cold with them, but the first-ever Undisputed Champion was able to duck the punch just in time and shove the 16-time world champion into Batista, knocking him off the apron. It was Triple H's time to shine after that as 'The Cerebral Assassin' received a tag and completely laid into Jericho, then dropping Benoit to the apron. A recovering Orton was able to receive the hot tag from Y2J as he took it to his former mentor. Orton was able to get the upper hand on HHH and nearly succeeded with an RKO attempt, but was shoved away. A now recovered Batista returned to the apron and signaled for a tag as HHH seemed to hesitate whether he wanted to finish Orton off himself or leave it to the big man to do it. Ultimately, he elected to tag out and let Batista finish Orton off with a thunderous Batista Bomb for the victory at 14:29.</div></blockquote> RATING: 81 Evolution continue the attack on their opponents following the match with all three men focusing their attacks on the downed Orton. Benoit and Jericho's attempts to pull the victors off of their downed teammate are useless as both men are cast aside in a 3-on-2 melee. Suddenly, from the back... <img alt="7ZxzHmO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7ZxzHmO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Edge comes running out and slides into the ring! Edge stares down the three that are still standing tall and prepares to go to battle with them... but instead he starts to lay some stomps Orton's way as well! It's now a four-on-one attack as Orton is helplessly being picked apart in the center of the ring. Flair and Batista stand Orton up and throw him Triple H's way as the former Evolution member is then planted into the ground with a Pedigree. As Triple H stands up and surveys the damage he has inflicted, he turns around and is blasted by a Spear from Edge! Edge is quickly to his feet as he then throws Flair out of the ring and is then spun around by Batista. The two men stare each other down as Edge slowly backs away as RAW cuts to a close... RATING: 76 </div> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">SHOW RATING: 77 ________</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46228" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Current Card for New Years Revolution World Heavyweight Championship: Batista vs. Chris Benoit vs. Chris Jericho vs. Edge vs. Randy Orton vs. Triple H - Elimination Chamber WWE Intercontinental Championship: Shelton Benjamin © vs. Maven WWE World Tag Team Championships: Eugene and William Regal © vs. Christian and Tomko WWE Women's Championship: Lita © vs. Trish Stratus Kane vs. Gene Snitsky</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">________</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46228" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>James The Animator: 5/6 Destiny: 4/6 UltimateJerichoFan: 3/6 FellaLibby: 3/6</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="James The Animator" data-cite="James The Animator" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46228" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Christian is one of my favorite wrestlers, and this is him at the peak of his powers. Please push him into the World title scene.</div></blockquote> May have something in the pipeline for him. Has the wrestling ability and the charisma, for sure. I really liked his main event/world title run in TNA late-2005/early-2006, so I may be able to draw some inspiration from that. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="James The Animator" data-cite="James The Animator" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46228" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The Muhammad Hassan character had the potential to be so interesting if they didn't drop the subtlety of the gimmick early on. Here's hoping he can be something special for you in this diary.</div></blockquote> I thought the character was one of the most brilliant characters ever written for WWE. My hopes for him are just like yours. I hope you'll like his stories in this.

Rogue · January 7, 2019

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January Wk 1, 2005 - Preview

Scheduled to be held from the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Title Match for Rumble Set, Let the Games Begin!

Last week's edition of Thursday Night Smackdown laid the groundwork for the WWE Championship title picture heading into the Royal Rumble as General Manager Theodore Long announced a blockbuster triple threat match - John Bradshaw Layfield defending against Kurt Angle and Big Show. With four weeks remaining until the Royal Rumble, each man will be itching to gain an advantage against the others heading into the pay-per-view, and that starts in Grand Rapids.

Two-week Tag Tourney to Get Underway

Eddie Guerrero and Booker T may have come short in their quest to take the WWE Tag Team Titles from champions Rey Mysterio and Rob Van Dam, but they have a shot at redemption this week. The first Smackdown of 2005 will be the start of a two-week tournament of sorts to declare the #1 contenders to Smackdown's tag belts. Guerrero and Booker will find themselves in action against Rene Dupree and Kenzo Suzuki, while on the other side of the bracket, the finalist for that side will be determined by a six-man tag-team match - Orlando Jordan and The Basham Brothers against Charlie Haas and The Dudley Boyz.

The Undertaker's Mind Games to Continue

The Undertaker's feud with Heidenreich has raged on over the past several weeks with The Deadman messing with the newcomer's head repeatedly. This culminated in Taker wheeling out a casket on the previous edition of Smackdown. Surely, this can only mean one thing, but we'll let him do the talking for us...

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Match Lineup

Big Show and John Cena vs. Kurt Angle and Mark Jindrak

John Bradshaw Layfield vs. Hardcore Holly - Non-Title

Charlie Haas and The Dudley Boyz vs. Orlando Jordan and The Basham Brothers

Booker T and Eddie Guerrero vs. Kenzo Suzuki and Rene Dupree

Scotty 2 Hotty vs. Heidenreich

Funaki and Paul London vs. Billy Kidman and Spike Dudley

Predictions welcome.</div>

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DGenerationMC · January 8, 2019

Big Show and John Cena vs. Kurt Angle and Mark Jindrak

John Bradshaw Layfield vs. Hardcore Holly - Non-Title

Charlie Haas and The Dudley Boyz vs. Orlando Jordan and The Basham Brothers

Booker T and Eddie Guerrero vs. Kenzo Suzuki and Rene Dupree

Scotty 2 Hotty vs. Heidenreich

Funaki and Paul London vs. Billy Kidman and Spike Dudley

Body By THawk · January 8, 2019

I'm awful at predictions, but here's another vote for push Capn Charisma!

Rogue · January 17, 2019

<div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="lckXJt6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lckXJt6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> January Wk 1, 2005 - Thursday Night Smackdown Grand Rapids, Michigan - Van Andel Arena Attendance: 10,458 TV: 11.35 ________</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46228" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Saturday Night Velocity Rob Van Dam def. Chavo Guerrero 72 Shannon Moore def. Akio 52</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">________</div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:blue;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Qn0xHoW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Qn0xHoW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Forgoing the traditional pyro opening of the show, the show kicks off with the WWE Champion JBL's music hitting as a Lincoln limo starts to roll out to the side of the stage. The champion emerges on his own and makes his way into the ring, championship belt proudly displayed around his waist.</div> JBL: Yes, that's right, Grand Rapids! Your WWE Champion is with you tonight! Last Thursday, I successfully defended my WWE Championship against one of the fiercest competitors I have ever faced in my entire career. Yes, Shannon Moore, you put in a valiant effort, but you, as everyone else has tried, failed to take this championship away from me. After all, I am nothing short of a WRESTLING G- <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="pAgp7ql.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pAgp7ql.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Before the WWE Champion can complete his sentence, The Big Show's music hits as the seven-foot tall giant emerges from the backstage area. He makes his way down into the ring with a microphone in hand. Show: Pretty easy to call yourself champion when you're yet to face The World's Largest Athlete. While you can call all of your lackeys anytime you want, I feel that I don't have to remind you just what I did at Armageddon. Not only did I beat Kurt Angle, but I beat his two cronies Jindrak and Reigns as well. It's going to take more than you and your Cabinet to stop me at the Royal Rumble, JBL. It's going to take an army. JBL: The longest you have ever held this title is a damn month, I don't care who you think you are, compared to me, you are absolutely nothing. You're just a washed up novelty of a wrestler that isn't fit to even lace up my boots. Now, get the hell out of my ring! <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="9YiSBGQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9YiSBGQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Rather than Big Show retreating, Kurt Angle makes his presence known by making his way down to the ring, accompanied by the now traditional 'You suck!' chant.</div> Angle: All this talk about 'wrestling gods' from you makes me laugh, Bradshaw. After all, in case you forgot, I won a gold medal in Atlanta with a broken freaking neck! You want to talk about 'wrestling gods', you're looking at one. Show: You know, for a 'wrestling god' such as yourself, you sure were easy to beat at Armageddon. Angle: Hey! You didn't pin me! My team had... a communication error. <div style="text-align:center;">Layfield stands relaxed in a corner, seemingly amused over the argument Show and Angle are having. Angle turns his attention back to the WWE Champion.</div> Angle: And what the hell are you smiling at? JBL: I'm just watching these two amateurs in front of me flail to make their case as to why they're so deserving of a shot at my title. Look, you two have a tag team match against each other tonight. Entertain me. Prove to me why you both deserve a shot at this championship. <div style="text-align:center;">RATING: 83</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:blue;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Funaki and Paul London vs. Billy Kidman and Spike Dudley <img alt="0CeXVxx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0CeXVxx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="s3G1uZu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/s3G1uZu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?2" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?2" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="wbR3Bd5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wbR3Bd5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dujiPbt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dujiPbt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46228" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, Spike Dudley and Billy Kidman defeated Funaki and Paul London in 10:02 when Spike Dudley defeated Funaki by pinfall. Kidman landed a perfect Shooting Star Press on the Cruiserweight Champion, yet as he got to his feet, Dudley slapped him on the back for the tag as he was close to their corner and quickly covered Funaki for the win.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">RATING: 52 As Dudley and Kidman get their arms raised, Kidman immediately yanks his arm away from the referee and starts to argue with Dudley over the finish of the match.. Dudley starts jawing back at his teammate as the two men's anger continues to rise at each other. Just before the two can come to blows, Smackdown General Manager Theodore Long's music hits as he comes out to stand at the top of the ramp. <img alt="EkigS3v.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EkigS3v.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Long: Now, hold up! Hold up! Hold up! First off, congratulations to the both of you for your victory tonight. But, Mr. Dudley, I can't get down with that little stunt of yours you just pulled on your teammate there. Now, while you did pin the Cruiserweight Champion and are in line for another shot at the title, your teammate is the one who hit the finishing move. Now, while I'm willing to grant you both a shot at Funaki, I was quite impressed with what Mr. London was able to show off today as well. So, I'm announcing tonight that next week on Smackdown we will have a Fatal Four-Way for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship! It will be Funaki defending the belt against Spike Dudley, Billy Kidman and Paul London! <div style="text-align:center;">RATING: 45</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:blue;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Scotty 2 Hotty vs. Heidenreich <img alt="ZB25TfR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZB25TfR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?2" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?2" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tAVeAuo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tAVeAuo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46228" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In a terrible match that was a complete squash, Heidenreich defeated Scotty 2 Hotty in 6:09 by pinfall with a Cobra Clutch Slam.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">RATING: 47 Heidenreich has his arm quickly raised by the referee, but yanks it away in a bit of a rage. He looks around almost appearing to be in a bit of a panic... *GONG* *GONG* <img alt="SKVvTZD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SKVvTZD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The Undertaker appears on the tron as he appears standing in a darkened room, hand stretched out over a closed casket.</div> Taker: Heidenreich, they say the only thing to fear is fear itself, however, those who say such things have not dealt with the coldness of death before. I sense your fear. Not just of The Undertaker, but the coldness of death, the coldness of... a casket. The Royal Rumble will be our final encounter and it will be the venue of your end. Are you afraid, Heidenreich? Fear not, for you will soon REST. IN. PEACE. <div style="text-align:center;">RATING: 69</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:blue;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">As Smackdown returns from a commercial, we are taken backstage as Josh Matthews introduces his two guests for his opening segment - the WWE Tag Team Champions, Rey Mysterio and Rob Van Dam. <img alt="tBTXBgN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tBTXBgN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="auyUd6T.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/auyUd6T.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="C80wr5R.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/C80wr5R.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Matthews: Gentlemen, congratulations on defending your championships last week in a hard-fought battle last week against Eddie Guerrero and Booker T. Now, we have four teams vying for the #1 contendership for your WWE Tag Team Titles, what are you opinions on the competition? RVD: Man, that battle with Eddie and Book last week was one of the toughest matches I've ever participated in and I'm sure Rey would tell you the same; looking ahead, I wouldn't mind facing both of those guys again, however, all four of these teams have Mysterio: We know what Eddie and Booker can do in the ring, but we know we definitely can't overlook The Dudleys. And, who knows? Dupree & Suzuki and The Basham Brothers could surprise as well. RVD: Whoever comes out of this little two-week tournament as the winner, we'll be ready for them. <div style="text-align:center;">Van Dam and Mysterio then turn their attention to a backstage monitor as the night's next contest gets underway. RATING: 66</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:blue;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Eddie Guerrero and Booker T vs. Kenzo Suzuki and Rene Dupree <img alt="tkc3XSJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tkc3XSJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Wdees5D.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Wdees5D.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?2" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?2" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="8z2ft21.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8z2ft21.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EB6GAQe.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EB6GAQe.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46228" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In a decent match, Booker T and Eddie Guerrero defeated Suzuki and Dupree in 8:07 when Booker T defeated Kenzo Suzuki by pinfall with a Book End. Suzuki and Dupree managed to make the match quite the competitive bout and caught the more experienced duo off-guard at times.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">RATING: 73</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:blue;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Charlie Haas and The Dudley Boyz vs. Orlando Jordan and The Basham Brothers <img alt="H6dr3zI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/H6dr3zI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="zkcPG3G.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zkcPG3G.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ws74UHL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ws74UHL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?2" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?2" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Kdlw6qV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Kdlw6qV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Cb5xrwC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Cb5xrwC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="WTWylOs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WTWylOs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46228" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, Orlando Jordan, Doug Basham and Danny Basham defeated Charlie Haas and The Dudley Boyz in 10:45 when Doug Basham defeated Charlie Haas by pinfall after Doug switched with his injured brother, Danny, illegally and pinned Haas with his feet on the ropes.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">RATING: 63</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:blue;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Following a commercial break, we're taken backstage once again as Josh Matthews welcomes the WWE Champion, JBL, to the interview area. <img alt="tBTXBgN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tBTXBgN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Qn0xHoW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Qn0xHoW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Matthews: JBL, we're still four weeks remov- JBL: Now, hold up, boy, you call me Mr. Layfield, dammit. Matthews: M-Mr. Layfield, we're now four weeks away from the Royal Rumble, where you will defend your WWE Championship in a triple threat match against both The Big Show and Kurt Angle. Both of your Rumble opponents find themselves on opposite ends of a tag team match in tonight's main event. Is there anything you will be scouting them for ahead of your title defense? JBL: Scout them? For what? Angle is a has been and Big Show is a never was. I am the now. I am the WWE Champion. I am a wrestling god. The reason why Angle and Show have not returned to this level is because they have never been on my level. I am going to walk into Royal Rumble and defend my belt with ease. The fact that I even have to defend my title against these two is a joke. Matthews: And, Mr. Layfield, you find yourself in action tonight yourself against Hardcore Holly... JBL: Who? Matthews: ...H-Hardcore Holly? Do you have any words for him ahead of your match? JBL: ...tell him get out of my way. <div style="text-align:center;">RATING: 68</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:blue;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">John Bradshaw Layfield vs. Hardcore Holly <img alt="Qn0xHoW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Qn0xHoW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?2" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?2" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fg3POzX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fg3POzX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46228" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In a good match, John Bradshaw Layfield defeated Hardcore Holly in 9:24 by pinfall after a Clothesline from Hell. Hardcore Holly clearly overheard JBL's interview as he seemed hellbent on proving a point to the WWE Champion as he slapped him multiple times while yelling 'Do you know me now!?' Holly's rage ultimately set him up for his demise as a missed clothesline set him up for a Clothesline from Hell.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">RATING: 76</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:blue;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="9YiSBGQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9YiSBGQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="KCzRD00.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KCzRD00.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dzuiWml.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dzuiWml.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Before Smackdown heads to break, the live feed is taken backstage to Kurt Angle's locker room, where he's huddled with both Mark Jindrak and Luther Reigns.</div> Angle: Okay, so I know we haven't had the best couple of weeks here, but tonight we've got an opportunity to turn things around. Jindrak, I'm counting on you to help take it to both Cena and Big Show. If we're successful tonight, I'll petition Theodore Long on your behalf that you get a shot at the United States Championship. Reigns, watch our back tonight. I don't want The Cabinet to get involved. If you see anybody from The Cabinet, take them out immediately. <div style="text-align:center;">A knock at the door is then heard as a production assistant comes in and says that the main event is up next. All three men get up and then head out the door as the last commercial break of the evening airs. RATING: 61</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:blue;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Big Show and John Cena vs. Kurt Angle and Mark Jindrak <img alt="pAgp7ql.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pAgp7ql.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="QiMgsFY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QiMgsFY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?2" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?2" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="9YiSBGQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9YiSBGQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="KCzRD00.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KCzRD00.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46228" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Big Show and John Cena defeated Kurt Angle and Mark Jindrak in 12:33 when Big Show defeated Mark Jindrak by pinfall with a Final Cut. Luther Reigns was at ringside for the duration of the match and attempted to interfere in favor of Angle and Jindrak at times, but was stopped each time by the referee.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">RATING: 74 As both Show and Cena have their hands raised at the conclusion of the match, Cena is suddenly thrown out of the ring from behind as Big Show is hit in the back of the head with a foreign object... <img alt="Qn0xHoW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Qn0xHoW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> It's JBL! The WWE Champion just decked the seven foot tall giant with his title belt, but was unable to knock the big man down! Layfield then turns the giant around and then charges for a Clothesline from Hell and it connects! As Cena, Angle and Jindrak all disposed of on the outside, Layfield stands tall over Big Show and raises his title belt high as the show comes to a close. RATING: 81</div> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">SHOW RATING: 73</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46228" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Current Card for Royal Rumble 30-man Royal Rumble: Muhammad Hassan, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ??? WWE Championship: John Bradshaw Layfield © vs. The Big Show vs. Kurt Angle Casket Match: The Undertaker vs. Heidenreich</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46228" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>DGenerationMC: 6/6 James The Animator: 4/6</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="James The Animator" data-cite="James The Animator" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46228" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It's cool to be recognized by you after RAW! I have to say I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes. It seems like most writers who start a game here end up losing interest, so I hope that you can stave that off! The only criticism I have is that a lot of the pictures you use for the wrestlers are not accurate to how they looked in 2005. Edge, Tomko, Rosey, Snitsky, and Kane stand out as exceptions.</div></blockquote> Funny enough, the reason why it took awhile for me to get this episode up is because I was trying to put some effort into finding more 'time accurate' cuts of certain wrestlers. I tried (and am still trying!) the best I could, so, apologies if it ruins the immersion a bit.

Rogue · January 17, 2019

New Years Revolution 2005 - Preview

Scheduled to be held from the Jose M. Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico

A Champion is to be Crowned!

After a rare double-fall in December on Monday Night RAW in a triple threat match, Triple H was forced to vacate his World Heavyweight Championship by General Manager Eric Bischoff. The following week, Bischoff announced that the championship would be defended in an elimination chamber match with Triple H having to attempt to reclaim his title against the likes of Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, Edge, Randy Orton and his Evolution stablemate, Batista. Evolution sent a message on the go-home episode of RAW with a victory over Jericho, Benoit and Orton this past Monday, but Edge stood tall at the end of the show while toe-to-toe with Batista after taking out Triple H as the remaining chamber participants were disposed of on the outside. One thing's for sure on Sunday night - this match is looking to be wide open.

Kane Returns on RAW, Challenges Snitsky

After having his throat crushed at Taboo Tuesday by Gene Snitsky, Kane returned to RAW this past Monday and was out for revenge. Beating his rival to a pulp before issuing a warning that he wanted a match for New Years Revolution. Following the ending of RAW, Kane was granted a match by Eric Bischoff for the pay-per-view.

Muhammad Hassan Looking to Send Another Statement with a Win in PPV Debut

Muhammad Hassan was granted a late match request for New Years Revolution; with the RAW newcomer being granted the opening slot for the pay-per-view against Tajiri. Looking to further send a statement to the RAW locker room and to those who pull the strings, Hassan will seek to capitalize with a win in what is to be his pay-per-view debut in WWE.

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Match Lineup

Batista vs. Chris Benoit vs. Chris Jericho vs. Edge vs. Randy Orton vs. Triple H - World Heavyweight Championship - Elimination Chamber w/Shawn Michaels as Special Guest Referee

Shelton Benjamin © vs. Maven - WWE Intercontinental Championship

Eugene and Regal © vs. Christian and Tomko - WWE World Tag Team Championships

Lita © vs. Trish Stratus - WWE Women's Championship

Kane vs. Gene Snitsky

Tajiri vs. Muhammad Hassan

As always, predictions welcome.

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DHK1989 · January 17, 2019

Triple H

Shelton Benjamin

Christian & Tomko

Trish Stratus

Kane

Muhammad Hassan

lionsden03 · January 20, 2019

Batista vs. Chris Benoit vs. Chris Jericho vs. Edge vs. Randy Orton vs. Triple H - World Heavyweight Championship - Elimination Chamber w/Shawn Michaels as Special Guest Referee

I'm gonna go with HHH because he's a great heel, and on the last Raw, it seems that there was some teased tension between him and Batista. That looks to be the plan for Mania.

Shelton Benjamin © vs. Maven - WWE Intercontinental Championship

I really don't see Maven winning here. I'm going with Benjamin.

Eugene and Regal © vs. Christian and Tomko - WWE World Tag Team Championships

Title change is likely here - my pick is Christian and Tomko.

Lita © vs. Trish Stratus - WWE Women's Championship

If I remember correctly, Lita basically just won the title. For that reason, I'm going with Lita.

Kane vs. Gene Snitsky

Snitsky is terrible, and Kane isn't. Kane wins.

Tajiri vs. Muhammad Hassan

Hassan should pick up the win here.

I absolutely love this era, and am looking forward to see how far this diary goes. There really aren't a lot of them.

Rogue · February 4, 2019

January Wk 1, 2005 - New Years Revolution

San Juan, Puerto Rico - Jose M. Agrelot Coliseum

Attendance: 15,764

PPV: 2.04

Pre-Show

Rhino and Val Venis def. La Resistance 69

The pay-per-view opens with a video package hyping up the main event of the evening - the elimination chamber match to determine the next holder of the World Heavyweight Championship. Each competitor is given an equal amount of screen time in the video. As soon as the package ends, the opening pyrotechnics go off as we are then welcomed by Jim Ross and Jerry 'The King' Lawler to New Years Revolution.

RATING: 79

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Tajiri vs. Muhammad Hassan

In the opening contest of the main show, Muhammad Hassan put away Tajiri with a Reverse STO in 8:04. Tajiri was able to start the match off by getting in plenty of offense, but the size advantage of Hassan soon paid off for him as he started laying into the Japanese star with a variety of heavy-handed strikes. Following the victory, Hassan yelled towards the hard camera that his time was coming and nobody was going to hold him back.

RATING: 56

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Prior to the next match of the evening getting underway, a video package airs highlighting the months-long feud between both Kane and Gene Snitsky.

RATING: 73

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Kane vs. Gene Snitsky

A match that set the stage for the brutality to be featured in the main event as Kane and Snitsky quickly took it to the outside to throw each other into a variety of ringside objects. The momentum wildly swung between both men as each found their bodies being slammed off of various steel obstacles.

Soon, Snitsky's inexperience saw the brute go for a Pumphandle Slam too early on Kane. The Devil's Favorite Demon countered and delivered a brutal Chokeslam and was to for the pin, but instead picked his rival up and delivered a second Chokeslam for good measure before pinning for the win at 11:07.

Following the count of the fall, Kane stood up and stared down at his incapacitated rival and made a motion with his hands as if he was finally rid of him.

RATING: 65

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After the in-ring action clears, we are taken backstage as Todd Grisham is standing by with Evolution's Batista and Triple H - two members of tonight's elimination chamber match for the World Heavyweight Championship.

Grisham: My guests at this time are Triple H and Batista. Gentlemen, tonight you face the most grueling structure in the history of the WWE in the form of the elimination chamber. What are your thoughts heading into this form of match?

HHH: Listen, Grisham, if you think both myself and Batista are worried at all about the elimination chamber, you've got it all wrong. I am one of two WWE superstars competing tonight to have participated in both chamber matches held so far. I know the ins and outs of this thing and I have passed on my expertise to my protegé here. Benoit? Edge? Forget about them, they've never competed in the chamber. Orton? Well, we didn't teach him everything.

Batista: Let's put it this way, Todd. We'll clear the way as usual and Evolution will claim the spoils once again.

Grisham: Tonight's match has a special stipulation that Shawn Michaels is to be the guest referee. Is this any cause for concern?

HHH: Shawn knows better than anyone what happens to people who get in my way. If he dares cross myself or Big Dave here, he knows he's not leaving San Juan in one piece tonight.

RATING: 62

Dammit, Grisham.

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'WWE Women's Championship'

Lita © vs. Trish Stratus

A compelling back-and-forth matchup, Lita and Stratus put on a thrilling bout that featured several high spots including a dive from the top turnbuckle to the outside by Lita on Trish. By far, the match proved to be the match of the night in a bout that was sure to go in the books as one of the best ever put on between the two.

Stratus ultimately capitalized by ducking a clothesline and nailing a Stratusfaction off the turnbuckle, then put her feet on the second rope for leverage to get the three count and become the new WWE Women's Champion in 12:41.

RATING: 69

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'WWE World Tag Team Championships'

Eugene and Regal © vs. Christian and Tomko

A contest that stayed even throughout its duration, the lone tag team match of the night was a classic 'good' versus 'evil' fight with Eugene and Regal being able to thwart Christian and Tomko's heelish tactics successfully on multiple occasions. Ultimately, the champions fell to their challengers following Christian landing an Unprettier on Eugene at 11:47. A now distraught and title-less Regal attempted to make the save, but was just too late to bail out his younger partner.

RATING: 70

After picking up their freshly-won WWE World Tag Team Titles, Christian and Tomko celebrate as they then head to the back with the belts held high above their heads. Regal tends to Eugene as he makes sure his partner gets back to his feet under his own power.

Once Eugene does stand, Regal drops him with a clothesline! Regal continues his surprise assault on Eugene with several grounded punches before waiting for Eugene to stand. As Eugene groggily gets to his feet, Regal has produced a pair of brass knuckles as he then uses them to blast his protegé across the forehead! Eugene lays motionless in the ring as Regal then grabs the microphone.

Regal: For nearly an entire year, I have been relegated to being the guardian of this cretin. An entire year I have wasted away being nothing but fodder for all of you. A comedic foil to the rest of the locker room. No more. I'm done with this, and I'm done with YOU, Eugene.

Regal then throws the microphone at the downed Eugene as he takes a few seconds to stare down at the disposed man before heading to the back.

RATING: 76

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'WWE Intercontinental Championship'

Maven was able to put in a strong fight against the champion Benjamin, but the reigning Intercontinental Champion was just too much for the young Tough Enough graduate. Benjamin put away Maven with a T-Bone Suplex at 14:26 to earn another successful defense of his WWE Intercontinental Championship.

RATING: 62

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'World Heavyweight Championship'

'Elimination Chamber w/Shawn Michaels as Special Guest Referee'

Batista vs. Chris Benoit vs. Chris Jericho vs. Edge vs. Randy Orton vs. Triple H

*Chris Jericho and Triple H enter the match as first two competitors*

Jericho and Triple H circled around each other trying to get a hold of the other with neither man quite able to get a grip on the other. This caused the clock to tick away, something that seemed to frustrate Triple H as he tried to in for the kill early. The most recent World Heavyweight Champion was finally able to grab hold of Jericho and plant him with a vicious spinebuster off of the ropes to open the match up for himself. The wily Jericho was quick enough, however, to escape from his attacker long enough to hold out until the five-minute clock ran out to unleash the next competitor into the chamber.

*Chris Benoit enters the match as the next competitor*

The match quickly turns into a numbers game as the two Canadians start to take the fight to the Evolution leader. Triple H is able to hold his own for some time, but a dropkick by Jericho into a flying shoulder tackle by Benoit kept Trips down for a considerable amount of time. With both Benoit and Jericho successfully taking down Triple H, Jericho quickly turns on Benoit as he pushes his tag partner from this past Monday into a corner and starts throwing knife edge chops his way. Benoit's expertise allowed him to quickly reverse his fortunes as he ducked a chop and threw Jericho into the corner instead as it soon became Y2J's turn to become the recipient of knife edge chops. As this was occurring, Triple H slowly got to his feet as he rested in the opposite corner watching his two current opponents pick each other apart. As Triple H regained his energy, the next combatant was released into the chamber...

*Batista enters the match as the next competitor*

An all-out brawl ensued as it soon became Benoit and Jericho versus Evolution as the fresh Batista and a rested Triple H started to tear into Benoit and Y2J. It was spinebusters galore as Batista and Triple H both hit their signature slams on both men. A brief conference between both Evolution members soon led to both men starting to pick apart Benoit as Y2J rolled underneath the bottom roe to recover. After taking Evolution's offense for a minute, Benoit started to fight back, but was quickly thrown down by a brutal shot to the throat by Triple H - a move that prompted referee Shawn Michaels to step in and warn his former best friend. Triple H merely shrugged off Michaels's intrusion as he picked up Benoit and delivered a facebreaker knee smash that opened him up for another spinebuster from Batista.

*Edge enters the match as the next competitor*

Edge entered the chamber in a frenzy as he took out Triple H by throwing him to the outside as he then went toe-to-toe with Batista. The two men traded strikes and ultimately Edge was able to down the big man with a quick sit-out facebuster. As Batista rolled under the bottom rope, Edge quickly waited in the corner for Benoit to stand. Once 'The Crippler' got to his feet, Edge charged for a Spear, but was met with a springboard dropkick from Jericho! Jericho then began to take the fight to Edge as the two started to fight each other in the ring as Benoit stepped through the ropes to start stomping away at Batista and Triple H out on the steel. Edge was able to get an advantage over Jericho and tried putting Y2J down with an Edgecution, but Jericho was able to reverse his way out of it and put Edge in the Walls of Jericho! Meanwhile, on the outside, Evolution managed to turn the tables on Benoit and began to throw him into the sides of the steel structure as the final competitor made his way into the ring...

*Randy Orton enters the match as the next competitor*

Orton headed to the outside to take the fight to his former Evolution colleagues as he threw Triple H into the ring and bounced Batista's head off the side of the chamber. As Edge struggled to grab a rope, Orton entered the ring and took advantage of the situation with Edge and Jericho as he ran from behind and planted Jericho's head into the mat with an RKO! Cover from Orton, 1...2...3!

*Chris Jericho has been eliminated. Batista, Benoit, Edge, Orton and Triple H remain.*

Orton picks up right where Jericho left off as he continues to work away at beating down Edge. Triple H soon was able to get to his feet as he threw Orton into the turnbuckle and then went for a Pedigree on Edge. Edge was able to power out of the setup for the move with a body drop as he then shoves a surprise RKO attempt from Orton away and into Michaels! Michaels isn't fully knocked down and warns Edge to watch it. Edge blows him off and continues to stomp away at Orton. Batista has now entered the fray as he joins the beat down on Orton as Triple H still remained on his back. As the melee inside the ring continues, Benoit quietly made his way on top of one of the holding cells for the wrestlers. He stands up as a wall of flashes go off from the fans' cameras as Benoit dives for a Diving Headbutt that connects with Triple H! Unbelievable! Benoit reels from the impact, but then drapes his arm over the last World Heavyweight Champion! 1...2...Batista bails his teammate out and stomps Benoit on the back of the head head!

Benoit recovers slowly and gets to his feet as Batista continues to stomp away at 'The Crippler.' Benoit tries to fight back against Batista as the two men get into a punch/chop standing battle. As Orton and Triple H recover on the outside, Edge crouched in the corner and sprinted towards the battling Batista and Benoit. Batista was able to spot Edge in time and leapt out of the way as Benoit took the full force of a Spear! 1...2...3!

*Chris Benoit has been eliminated. Batista, Edge, Orton and Triple H remain.*

Batista and Edge go toe-to-toe again as Triple H and Orton both get to their feet and start brawling on the outside grated area. The fight between the two competitors inside of the ring got a little close for comfort for the match's special guest referee as Edge shoved Batista into Michaels. HBK once again told Edge to cool it and issued a warning to Batista as well that he was off limits in the match. As this continued, Triple H and Orton got into a brutal brawl on the outside area that went back-and-forth between the former mentor and student. Triple H decided to end his skirmish with third-generation superstar by irish whipping him straight through a holding pod!

With Orton disposed of surrounded by broken shards of plexiglass, Triple H entered the ring to help Batista out with eliminating Edge. The Canadian was resilient enough to dodge the two brutes' attempts to grab him and was able to take out Batista with a quick Spear. As he went for the cover, Edge was dragged off of Batista by Triple H and was about to take a Pedigree, but he managed to power out of the move and instead shoved Triple H away and into Shawn Michaels.

Distraught, Michaels appeared to be completely fed up with being thrown around as if he were nothing and balled up a fist. As Triple H turned around and pointed at HBK to stay away, 'The Heartbreak Kid' bounded out of the corner for a Sweet Chin Music attempt on Triple H, but HHH dodged it as Michaels' boot connected with Edge's chin! In a bit of a state of shock, Triple H hesitated for a minute before kneeling over Edge for the pin. It took a shout from the pinner towards Michaels to bring the referee back to his senses as he slowly made the three-count.

*Edge has been eliminated. Batista, Orton and Triple H remain.*

Orton started to come to his senses on the outside and stood up in the broken remains of the vacant pod bloodied. Batista started to stir as well as Triple H exited the squared circle to continue his assault on the outside. Triple H's attempt to throw Orton into the side of the chamber itself was reversed as Orton instead threw his former mentor into the structure. Orton hastily entered the ring and started to beat down Batista, but the recovering brute was able to stand up and go back-and-forth with Orton.

Triple H, enraged, re-entered the ring and tried to help out his Evolution squadmate, but Orton managed to keep both men at bay... that is until Batista was able to take him down with a vicious clothesline. Triple H signaled to Batista that it was time to finally put down their former ally as Batista hoisted Orton up for a Batista Bomb... but Orton was able to slip out of the move and countered with an RKO on Batista! Triple H tried to drive Orton back down to the mat, but Orton was able to counter with another RKO onto Trips! Orton with the quick cover, 1...2...3!

*Triple H has been eliminated. Batista and Orton remain.*

Triple H can't believe and neither can Batista as he realizes he's the last bullet for Evolution. Orton kept his momentum up by stomping away at Batista to keep the bigger man down. Batista's pure strength allowed him to power back up to his feet though and start throwing haymakers Orton's way to bring the match back to an even level. Orton's youthful resilience allowed him to pick up enough momentum to go for another quick RKO, however, he was shoved away and in turn was speared to the mat.

The match proceeded with both men trying to hit their finishing move as quickly as they could with Batista also trying to throw some spinebusters Orton's way as well. Michaels made sure to stay further away from the action so as not to interfere as Orton connected with a rope-hanging DDT to soften Batista up. Orton stalked his prey as he set Batista up for another RKO, but he was shoved away again and driven into the mat with a spinebuster on the rebound! Batista staggered on his feet as he tried to find his balance... and he was successfully able to do so as he managed to grab the former Evolution member and drive him to the mat with a thunderous Batista Bomb as the 33-minute marker rolls by! Cover, 1...2...3! Batista is the NEW World Heavyweight Champion!

RATING: 80

San Juan and the commentary crew can't believe it as Batista has just scored his first singles gold in the WWE by winning the World Heavyweight Championship. 'The Animal' is handed the big gold belt by Michaels as he immediately raises it over his head while posing in the center of the ring. The stunned crowd gives the victorious Evolution member a mixed ovation as Ric Flair meets him halfway back up the entrance ramp. Evolution's unofficial hype man makes sure to remind everybody that the stable said they'd win tonight and that they fulfilled that promise. As both men return behind the curtain, the show draws to a close.

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SHOW RATING: 77

Current Card for Royal Rumble

30-man Royal Rumble: Muhammad Hassan, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???

WWE Championship: John Bradshaw Layfield © vs. The Big Show vs. Kurt Angle

Casket Match: The Undertaker vs. Heidenreich

DHK1989: 5/6
James The Animator: 4/6
lionsden03: 4/6

Back from vacation. RAW preview up tomorrow.

Rogue · February 4, 2019

<div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Yr4AQQv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Yr4AQQv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

January Wk 2, 2005 - Preview

Scheduled to be held from the Mobile Civic Center Arena in Mobile, Alabama</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Evolution Celebrates their New Years Revolution Victory

Scheduled to open up Monday Night RAW this week is a coronation of sorts for the newly-crowned World Heavyweight Champion, Batista. As Sunday night's elimination chamber winner, Triple H and Ric Flair will start RAW off with a celebration, Triple H and Flair will look to end the night in celebration as well as they have a chance to qualify for the Royal Rumble in the night's main event in a tag match against Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho.

Road to the Royal Rumble Kicks Off

Besides the night's main event, four other superstars will have the opportunity to qualify for the Royal Rumble. Randy Orton, runner-up in last night's elimination chamber match, will face off against Viscera while Kane, victorious against Gene Snitsky last night, will face Maven with the opportunity of a Rumble spot on the line.

Royal Rumble's Women's Championship Match to be Determined

Trish Stratus found herself victorious at New Years Revolution in a match that handed her her sixth reign as the WWE Women's Champion. RAW General Manager Eric Bischoff announced that Stratus's first title defense will take place at Royal Rumble. With that, her challenger will have to be determined with the most recent champion, Lita, going up against Victoria to determine who will have the first crack at Stratus.

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Match Lineup

Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho vs. Ric Flair and Triple H - Royal Rumble Qualifying Match

Rhyno vs. Muhammad Hassan

Randy Orton vs. Viscera - Royal Rumble Qualifying Match

Lita vs. Victoria - #1 Contendership Match

Kane vs. Maven - Royal Rumble Qualifying Match

Eugene vs. Simon Dean

Predictions welcome.</div>

</div>

Terra · February 5, 2019

Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho vs. Ric Flair and Triple H - Royal Rumble Qualifying Match

Rhyno vs. Muhammad Hassan

Randy Orton vs. Viscera - Royal Rumble Qualifying Match

Lita vs. Victoria - #1 Contendership Match

Kane vs. Maven - Royal Rumble Qualifying Match

Eugene vs. Simon Dean

Omega58 · February 5, 2019

Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho vs. Ric Flair and Triple H - Royal Rumble Qualifying Match

Rhyno vs. Muhammad Hassan

Randy Orton vs. Viscera - Royal Rumble Qualifying Match

Lita vs. Victoria - #1 Contendership Match

Kane vs. Maven - Royal Rumble Qualifying Match

Eugene vs. Simon Dean

DHK1989 · February 5, 2019

Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho

Muhammad Hassan

Randy Orton

Lita

Kane

Eugene

Rhyme1234 · February 5, 2019

Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho vs. Ric Flair and Triple H - Royal Rumble Qualifying Match

Rhyno vs. Muhammad Hassan

Randy Orton vs. Viscera - Royal Rumble Qualifying Match

Lita vs. Victoria - #1 Contendership Match

Kane vs. Maven - Royal Rumble Qualifying Match

Eugene vs. Simon Dean

Kijar · February 6, 2019

Benoit/Jericho

Rhyno

Orton

Lita

Kane

Simon Dean

RyanR93WKU · February 6, 2019

Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho vs. Ric Flair and Triple H - Royal Rumble Qualifying Match

Rhyno vs. Muhammad Hassan

Randy Orton vs. Viscera - Royal Rumble Qualifying Match

Lita vs. Victoria - #1 Contendership Match

Kane vs. Maven - Royal Rumble Qualifying Match

Eugene vs. Simon Dean

Warhawk8492 · February 6, 2019

Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho vs. Ric Flair and Triple H - Royal Rumble Qualifying Match

Rhyno vs. Muhammad Hassan

Randy Orton vs. Viscera - Royal Rumble Qualifying Match

Lita vs. Victoria - #1 Contendership Match

Kane vs. Maven - Royal Rumble Qualifying Match

Eugene vs. Simon Dean

lionsden03 · February 8, 2019

Flair and HHH

Hassan

Orton

Lita

Kane

Eugene

HarshMillennium · February 17, 2019

Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho vs. Ric Flair and Triple H - Royal Rumble Qualifying Match

Rhyno vs. Muhammad Hassan

Randy Orton vs. Viscera - Royal Rumble Qualifying Match

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