My last show for tonight, SD, is being announced by Michael Cole and Tazz

Chris Benoit vs Eddie Guerrero.

Match Background: This match is for the WWE United States title.

The Match: Benoit walks into a high dropkick from Eddie Guerrero, almost losing several teeth in the process. Benoit pushes out of a Eddie Guerrero hold. Benoit scoops and slams Eddie Guerrero. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Chris Benoit misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! Chris Benoit scores with a standing spinebuster. Cover, but there's no one to count for Chris Benoit! Chris Benoit misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Benoit takes a flying neckbreaker from Eddie Guerrero. Lightning kick by Eddie on Benoit. There's a two count on the pin. Power drive elbow by Eddie Guerrero. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Chris Benoit reverses a hip toss. Benoit hits a piledriver on Eddie Guerrero. That used to end matches, you know. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Chris Benoit misses a clothesline. Eddie Guerrero floors Chris Benoit...and climbs the turnbuckles. Off the top - Frog Splash, forget about it. 1....2...3!

Rating- 83
Reaction- 83
Quality- 84

*It is announced after the show that these two will have a rematch next week for the US title in the co-main event in a Cage Match

Eddie Guerrero is backstage. I'm actually looking forward to this and you should too! He wanted to rip into Chris Benoit. Not literally, of course. That would just be nasty. Instead, this was a good way to build up to an eventual match.

Rating- 90

John Cena is in the ring, about to give an interview. Out from the crowd comes the debuting AJ Styles, who attacks. John Cena can barely stand. Here it comes - Styles Clash. Cena has been laid out by AJ Styles.

Rating- 90

Dudley Boyz vs Brothers Of Destruction.

Match Background: This will be a tables bout. Dudley Boyz are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. Brothers Of Destruction used to be a regular team, but have been inactive for a while. Whether this match will lead to a reformation as an active unit remains to be seen.

The Match: Flying shoulder tackle by Kane sends D-Von CRASHING to the mat. Sloppy discus punch from Undertaker barely connects on Bubba. Brothers Of Destruction hook up D-Von, then hit a double suplex. Kane pulls Bubba onto the table for a powerbomb, but he uses a backdrop to get out of the predicament. D-Von counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Running knee lift from Bubba Ray Dudley. Bubba Ray Dudley pulls Kane onto the table for a piledriver, but he uses a backdrop to survive. Flapjack from D-Von on Undertaker. Bubba climbs onto the table with Kane and uses a powerslam to break the table for the win!

Rating 78
Reaction 81
Quality 74

*It was learned after the match that these two teams will meet at Satans Palace for the Tag titles.*

Kurt Angle and Trish Stratus are having a quiet conversation backstage, which ends up with Kurt Angle kissing her.

Rating 90

Booker T is backstage. He was out there to tell William Regal that he was going to discombobulate him. Great, now I've got to look that word up. Time to sit back and watch.

Rating 71

*These two have been traded to Heat and will compete in a 8 man tournament for the Heat World title.*

AJ Styles vs John Cena.

Match Background: Styles is making his debut at this show.

The Match: Cena hits a right hand. Styles blocks a kick from John Cena. Spinning back kick from AJ Styles. Cena reverses an irish whip...and AJ Styles runs into the referee! Tor-NADO DDT from AJ Styles, Cena got planted! Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Cena reverses a AJ Styles hammerlock. Cena slams AJ Styles down and motions to the crowd. Spinebuster by John Cena. Covers for a quick two count. Powerbomb on Styles. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Styles counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Styles crushes Cena with a huge legdrop. Pin, but Cena is out just before the three count. Cena reverses a AJ Styles hammerlock. The Rock comes running down the aisle with a chair! Cena whips AJ Styles into the ropes. Rock jumps onto the apron with the chair! Collision between Rock, Styles, and the chair! AJ Styles staggers back into a roll up! 1...2...3! It's over! Cena and Rock beat away on AJ Styles, leaving him spread-eagled on the canvas.

Rating- 81
Reaction- 82
Quality-80

Matt Hardy Version 1.0 vs Tommy Dreamer.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Super kick by Matt Hardy Version 1.0. Tiger suplex on Dreamer. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Vicious kick to the teeth from Matt Hardy Version 1.0. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Matt uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! There's a two count on the pin. Dreamer reverses a waistlock. Running knee lift from Tommy Dreamer. Full nelson slam on Matt. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Dreamer walks into a jaw breaker. Tommy Dreamer gets knocked to the ground by Matt, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Through the air, Yodel Legdrop! 1....2....3.

Rating- 73
Reaction 74
Quality 74

*These two will join William Regal and Booker T on Heat*

The Rock vs Kevin Nash.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Fallaway slam by The Rock puts down Kevin Nash. Rock hits a piledriver on Kevin Nash. That used to end matches, you know. There's a two count on the pin. Nash blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! BORING ass brawling from Nash. Rock takes a couple of weak clotheslines. Covers for a quick two count. Kevin Nash connects with a crappy looking standing spinebuster. Does everyone use that move these days? Pin, but Rock is out just before the three count. Kevin Nash punches away at The Rock. Rock blocks a kick from Kevin Nash. Rock hits a piledriver on Kevin Nash. That used to end matches, you know. There's a two count on the pin. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by The Rock connects and Kevin Nash is down! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. BAAACK Body drop by Nash gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. STIFF~! chop lights up Nash who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! The Rock misses a clothesline. Big forearm by Nash draws laughter from the crowd because it was THAT bad. Side suplex from Nash. Could have been done a hell of a lot better though. AJ Styles comes running down the aisle and onto the apron! Rock turns...and is dropped throat-first onto the top rope by Styles! AJ Styles has left Rock in big trouble. The Rock can barely stand. Here it comes - Nashknife Powerbomb. 1....2...3, it's finished. AJ Styles has a chair. The Rock stands up...and gets floored by a shot to the head. Another two shots smack down across his back, leaving him unmoving on the canvas. Styles sets the chair up, then picks up The Rock. He gets whipped into the ropes...and then drop toe holded, sending him face first into the chair! AJ Styles has left Rock down and bloodied in the ring after a brutal assault!

Rating 68%
Reaction 72%
Quality 60%

*It is announced that AJ Styles will face The Rock and John Cena in a handicap match next week*

A video is shown hyping the Chris Jericho versus Kurt Angle Ladder match that is coming up next.

Chris Jericho vs Kurt Angle.

Match Background: This will be a ladder bout. This match is for the World Heavyweight title.

The Match: Chris Jericho connects with rights and lefts and Kurt Angle is down! Chris Jericho throws the ladder into Angle. Second rope flying axe handle, Angle goes down. One day, Jericho might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Angle takes a flying neckbreaker from Chris Jericho. Angle reverses a Chris Jericho hammerlock. Jericho gets thrown hard into the ladder and sells the back, damn right! Angle almost belly-to-belly suplexes Chris Jericho through the mat. What? It's possible. Jericho counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Angle takes a quick lariat. Tiger suplex on Angle. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Angle counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Angle drives a HARD forearm into the chest of Jericho. Chris Jericho fights out of a grapple. Chris Jericho hits a rolling kick on Angle. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. They both begin to climb the ladder. Once they reach the top, an exchange of punches starts! Jericho grabs Angle and throws him off into the ropes! His leg gets caught, trapping him. Chris Jericho grabs the prize for the win.

Rating- 94%
Reaction- 95%
Quality- 93%

*There was an injury to Kurt Angle during the match. More on this to come.*

Tommorow on SD

Eddie Guerrero versus Chris Benoit in a cage match for the US title.

Chris Jericho will discuss Kurt Angle's injury.

Fatal four way to determine Jericho's oblivion opponent.

AJ styles versus Cena/Rock 2 on 1

BREAKING NEWS: KURT ANGLE IS OUT FOR 7 MONTHS WITH A RIPPED BICEP

We are live for Sunday night Heat. Linda McMahon and Adam Sayer have announced that they have signed a major acquisition and he will debut tonight

Matt Hardy Version 1.0 is backstage. He was out there to hype a match against Booker T. Good way to get the fans interested in what is coming up.

Rating-81

*It is announced that there will be a fatal four way, a triple threat match, and a singles match tonight. The winners of those three matches will face each other to close the show for the Heat World title*

Tommy Dreamer vs Funaki vs Hurricane vs Rene Dupree.

Match Background: This will be an elimination bout.

The Match: Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Tommy Dreamer ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Fallaway slam by Tommy Dreamer puts down Rene Dupree. Hooks the leg for a two count. Rene Dupree avoids a Tommy Dreamer avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Dupree tags out to Hurricane. BAAACK Body drop by Dreamer gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Hurricane misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! Spear! Dreamer is down! Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Running knee lift from Hurricane. Tommy Dreamer comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Tag between Tommy Dreamer and Funaki. Flying reverse elbow by Funaki. Flying elbow from Funaki connects. Funaki walks into a drop toe hold. Hurricane hits a dropkick on Funaki and gets right back up. DDT from the top rope by Hurricane. That looked KILLER. ONE...TWO...THREE. Hurricane defeats Funaki. STIFF~! chop lights up Hurricane who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! BAAACK Body drop by Hurricane gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. There's a two count on the pin. Massive backbreaker on Hurricane and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Dupree drops an elbow...but Hurricane moves out of the way. Dupree walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Hurricane tags out to Tommy Dreamer. Death valley driver by Tommy Dreamer! No one executes that move properly anymore. ONE...TWO...THREE. Dreamer defeats Dupree. Dreamer hits a right hand. Hurricane reverses a waistlock. Dreamer takes a NICE hurrancarana from Hurricane. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Tommy Dreamer avoids a Hurricane avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Tommy Dreamer with a spinning neckbreaker on Hurricane. Tommy Dreamer moves in for the kill. Dreamer Driver!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

Rating- 70%
Reaction- 66%
Quality- 74%

Rico is in the ring. Out from the crowd comes Chris Jericho, who grabs a chair from ringside as he hits the ring. Rico turns, and gets floored by a brutal chair shot. Chris Jericho floors Rico. Here it comes - Lion Sault, right on the money. Chris Jericho raises the chair and drives it side-first into the throat of Rico, causing him to roll around in agony. The chair gets put around the head of Rico, who then gets driven face-first into the mat, crushing his wind pipe against the steel. Paramedics come running out to help Rico as Chris Jericho exits via the crowd.

Rating 83

William Regal vs Goldust.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Goldust gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Regal! Goldust gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Regal! Regal drives a HARD forearm into the chest of Goldust. Covers for a quick two count. Regal drives a thrust kick into the chest of Goldust. There's a two count on the pin. Goldust reverses a waistlock. Goldust scoops and slams William Regal. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Hooks the leg for a two count. Full nelson slam on Regal. Goldust misses a clothesline. Goldust gets hit with SPLASH MOUNTAIN~! out of the corner! Goldust gets whipped into the corner by Regal, and flips all the way over to the outside! Goldust stays down on the outside, hurt. The referee reaches a ten count, and this one is over.

Rating- 72
Reaction- 74
Quality- 70

Booker T vs Matt Hardy Version 1.0.

Match Background: None.

The Match: STIFF high kick on Booker by Matt Hardy Version 1.0. Flying elbow from Matt Hardy Version 1.0 connects. Hooks the leg for a two count. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Running knee lift from Booker T. Matt gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Matt Hardy Version 1.0 by Booker. Remember when that was a legit finish? Matt Hardy Version 1.0 pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Super kick by Matt Hardy Version 1.0. Booker T slugs Matt Hardy Version 1.0, sending him down into the corner. While Booker fires up the crowd, Matt is removing the turnbuckle pad! Booker T comes over...but Matt grabs him by the tights and uses the leverage to slingshot Booker T face first into the exposed steel turnbuckle! Matt Hardy Version 1.0 rolls up the stunned Booker T, and even puts his feet on the second rope to add insult to injury! 1....2...3! What a display of cheating from Matt Hardy Version 1.0. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 slides out of the ring to the floor, then turns and leaves through the crowd. He's happy to have the win, and evidently isn't going to hang around for Booker to get some payback.

Rating-79
Reaction-81
Quality-75

The finals of the Heat World title tournament are Matt Hardy, Tommy Dreamer and William Regal

Brothers Of Destruction vs World's Greatest Tag Team.

Match Background: Brothers Of Destruction used to be a regular team, but have been inactive for a while. Whether this match will lead to a reformation as an active unit remains to be seen. World's Greatest Tag Team are the reigning WWE Tag Team champions.

The Match: Kane slams Shelton Benjamin. BIG clothesline on Shelton. Covers for a quick two count. Kane tags out to Undertaker. Brothers Of Destruction whip Shelton into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Hooks the leg for a two count. Weak bodyslam on Shelton by Undertaker sets up a legdrop. Shelton backdrops Undertaker out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Shelton Benjamin. Spinebuster by Shelton Benjamin. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas. Spinebuster by Charlie Haas. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Flying shoulder tackle by Haas sends Undertaker CRASHING to the mat. Undertaker comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Undertaker strikes Charlie Haas with a hard blow. Tag between Undertaker and Kane. Haas takes a headbutt from Kane. Tag to Shelton Benjamin. BIG clothesline on Shelton. Shelton Benjamin is all alone...Spiked Piledriver!! 1....2....3! Dudley Boyz come running down the aisle with chairs! They slide in behind Brothers Of Destruction...and drop them with stereo chair shots! Dudley Boyz leave the ring, the damage done.

Rating-82
Reaction-82
Quality- 83

*The Dudleys beat down after the match continues the build for the match at Oblivion.*

Matt Hardy Version 1.0 vs Tommy Dreamer vs William Regal.

Match Background: This will be a triangle bout. This match is for the Heat World Title title.

The Match: Dreamer scoops and slams Matt Hardy Version 1.0. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Regal is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Matt reverses a waistlock. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 hits a rolling kick on Dreamer. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Matt walks into a jaw breaker. Pin, but Matt is out just before the three count. Dreamer slams William Regal down and motions to the crowd. Regal flips out of a Tommy Dreamer bodyslam attempt. Matt \ Regal whip Dreamer into the corner. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 whips William Regal in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 plants Dreamer with an EXPLODAH~! suplex. Matt takes a back suplex. Matt blocks a punch. Matt slams Tommy Dreamer down and motions to the crowd. Abyss comes running down the aisle and onto the apron! Dreamer turns...and is dropped throat-first onto the top rope by Abyss! Abyss has left Dreamer in big trouble. Tommy Dreamer is in trouble. Twist Of Fate!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

Rating-73
Reaction- 72
Quality- 75

*Matt Hardy is the Heat World Champion. Abyss' debut is not to help Matt Hardy, but to begin a feud with Tommy Dreamer*

Show rating- 68%

And now, Raw and SmackDown! present....

...<u><b>NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS!!!</u></b>

-- WWE Intercontinental Title Match! Jason Cross vs Rhyno vs Cash Stevens : Cross hits a massive spinning kick to the jaw. Dropkick connects, Rhyno goes down. Cash Stevens powers out of a Jason Cross headlock. Spin kick by Cash Stevens to the face. Big piledriver on Stevens. Pin : 1....2....kick out! A split-second away from a three. Cross hits a dropkick on Rhyno. Rhyno blocks a right hand and fires back. Stevens \ Rhyno whip Cross into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Burning hammer drop from Cash Stevens. Stevens gets slammed. Stevens pushes out of a Rhyno hold. Big clothesline on Cross. Cash Stevens grapples with Jason Cross, and positions himself so that the referee can't see...and hits a low blow! He rolls up the stunned Jason Cross: 1....2....3!! What a cheap shot!

-- WWE Womens Title Match! Beth Phoenix vs Veronica : Beth Phoenix hits some punches. Beth Phoenix hits some punches. Veronica tastes a high angle back suplex. Big dropkick by Beth Phoenix, who got good elevation. Veronica elbows Beth Phoenix in the face to break a hammerlock. Gut buster, Beth hits hard. Tiger bomb by Veronica. Pin : 1....2..no. The match continues. Beth pushes out of a Veronica hold. Massive backbreaker, Veronica got planted. Hooks the leg : 1....2....shoulder up. Veronica walks into a side choke slam. Cover! 1....2....kick out at the last second! Beth looks shocked. Veronica counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face. Armbar takedown from Veronica, nicely done. Beth Phoenix ducks a clothesline attempt. Veronica takes a butterfly suplex from Beth. Beth Phoenix moves in for the kill. Glam Slam! 1....2....3. Veronica is pounding the canvas with punches, shouting about how unfair everything is.

-- WWE Cruiserweight Title Match! Kevin Daniels vs Don Maiden : Flying elbow off the top rope by Don Maiden. Daniels reverses a Don Maiden hammerlock. Kevin Daniels hits some punches. Big clothesline on Maiden. Maiden takes a flying neckbreaker from Kevin Daniels. Maiden counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face. Full nelson slam! Diving headbutt from Maiden. Rude Awakening on Kevin Daniels by Maiden. Don Maiden misses a big legdrop. Flying elbow from Kevin Daniels. Vicious kick to the teeth from Kevin Daniels. Daniels floors Don Maiden. There is the Crimson Cloverleaf! Submission!

-- WWE Unified Tag Team Title Match! Cash Inc. vs Moore \ Kingston : Dropkick connects, Kingston goes down. Kingston takes a flying neckbreaker from Ryan Creed. Pin : 1....2..no. The match continues. Creed tags out to EZ Money. Ryan Creed scoops up Kingston. EZ bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. Pin : 1....2..no. The match continues. Legsweep out of nowhere. EZ Money misses a clothesline. Springboard reverse elbow by Kofi Kingston. Cover! 1....2...kick out. Tag to Ian Moore. Spinebuster by Ian Moore. Cover! 1....2....kick out at the last second! Moore looks shocked. Moore drives a thrust kick into the chest of EZ. Ian Moore gets taken down out of nowhere. Spin kick by EZ Money to the face. EZ tags out to Ryan Creed. Ryan Creed scores with a back heel kick on Moore. Tag between Ian Moore and Kofi Kingston. Big backdrop on Kingston, executed well. Kingston scores with a forearm, sending Creed down into the corner. The referee pulls Kofi Kingston away to get the break. Wait! Creed has pulled something out of his tights. Ryan Creed throws a pair of brass knuckles to Kofi Kingston, then points it out to the referee! The referee sees the knux and calls for the DQ. Ryan Creed takes a cheap victory. Kofi is none too pleased. Uh-oh. It looks like it's lead pipe time again. Kofi nails Creed! BAM! Down goes EZ Money. Moore grabs Kofi and demands to know what is Kofi's malfunction. BAM! Down goes Moore!!! The Hooded Figure appears on the big screen and laughs at Kofi. Kofi runs to the back to try to catch this guy leaving carnage in the ring.

-- WWE Diva's Title Match! Victoria vs Kim Roderick : Roderick receives some punishment. Roderick ducks a wild right hand. Kim Roderick strikes Victoria. Roderick whips Victoria into the turnbuckles...and the referee gets sandwiched! Short powerbomb by Roderick. Hooks the leg, but there's no referee to make the count. Victoria powers out of a Kim Roderick headlock. Bodyslam by Victoria. Roderick walks into a spike slam. Hooks the leg : 1....2....shoulder up. Roderick walks into a side choke slam. Cover! 1....2....kick out at the last second! Victoria looks shocked. Kim Roderick fights out of a grapple. Flying cross body off the top rope! Pin : 1....2....kick out! A split-second away from a three. Victoria reverses a hip toss. Victoria moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Widow's Peak. 1....2...3, it's finished.

U.S. Title Championship Chase Finals: Ted DiBiase, Jr. vs Evan Bourne : DiBiase drives a forearm into the chest of Bourne. Bourne powers out of a headlock. Evan Bourne scores with a back heel kick on DiBiase. Bourne whips DiBiase into the turnbuckles...and the referee gets sandwiched! Bourne face jams Ted DiBiase, Jr.. Pinfall attempt, but the referee is out. Evan Bourne misses a big legdrop. Hard impact russian legsweep by DiBiase. Ted DiBiase, Jr. DDTs Bourne. Cover! 1....2...kick out. DiBiase DDTs Evan Bourne. Cover! 1....2....kick out at the last second! DiBiase looks shocked. Evan Bourne hits a right hand out of nowhere. Bourne hits a high kick on Ted DiBiase, Jr.. Pin : 1....2....kick out! A split-second away from a three. Ted DiBiase, Jr. fights out of a grapple. Ted DiBiase, Jr. moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Dream Street. 1....2...3, it's finished.

DiBiase is ready to take the title and celebrate with it but the music of the Raw GM hits and sure enough, here comes Stone Cold Steve Austin. Looks like he's got something to say. "First things first, I want to offer a congratulations to Ted DiBiase on his victory here. He survived the championship chase and put up one hell of an effort here tonight. I also would like to apologize. I'd like to apologize to a lot of people actually. I'm sorry to the fans here in attendance, to the fans watching all over in their homes. I want to apologize to the announcers and to the WWE itself. And I especially want to apologize to you, Ted. You see, apparently I was misunderstood in regards to this championship chase. When I put this chase together after I vacated the title, I never said the winner of the chase would become the United States champion. It was simply a chase for the United States title. So, unfortunately Ted, even though you are the winner you are not the United States Champion. However, you have earned the right to wrestle for the title and since this is Night of Champions and every title is supposed to be defended here, you're getting that opportunity right now against....this man."

Ted looks on tired and confused and upset at the entrance. Who's Austin talking about? HOLY CHRIST! IT'S CHARLIE HAAS! He was the third draft pick for Raw last month and he's making his return from injury and he looks 100% and ready to go. He slides into the ring as DiBiase yells in protest. The referee holds up the belt and calls for the bell!

-- WWE U.S. Heavyweight Title Match! Charlie Haas vs Ted DiBiase, Jr. : DiBiase tries a clothesline. Haas with an Exploder Suplex!!! Haas of Pain in the center of the ring!!! DiBiase taps!!! New U.S. Champion: Charlie Haas!!!

-- World Heavyweight Title Match! Kane vs Jason Collins : Flying elbow from Jason Collins. Jason Collins with a running dropkick into the corner. Cover! 1....2...kick out. Jason Collins misses a big legdrop. Kane slams Jason Collins. Bodyslam by Kane. Cover! 1....2...kick out. Kane DDTs Jason Collins. Pin : 1....2....no! They cut that one close. Flying shoulder tackle by Kane sends Collins to the mat. Jason Collins pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Kane takes a hurrancarana. Pin : 1....2..no. The match continues. Diving headbutt from Collins. Pin : 1....2....no! They cut that one close. Hard back suplex on Kane. Jason Collins scores with a back heel kick on Kane. Kane blocks a punch. Thumb to the eye of Collins. Styles checks on him but ends up getting knocked down by a wild right hand from Collins. Kane tries a Choke Slam...countered into the Fall From Heaven! Styles is taking his sweet time recovering. Collins checks on him but gets shoved back. Low blow from Kane. Styles didn't see it! Choke Slam!!! 1....2....3!! Kane retains the title.

-- WWE Heavyweight Title Match! Triple H vs The Miz : Big backdrop on HHH, executed well. Hard slam by Miz. Cover! 1....2...kick out. Triple H elbows The Miz in the face to break a hammerlock. Triple H uses a forearm to the face. Running knee lift from Triple H. Pin : 1....2..no. The match continues. HHH DDTs The Miz. Cover! 1....2....kick out at the last second! HHH looks shocked. Big backdrop on Miz, executed well. Miz slips out the back of a Triple H bodyslam. The Miz DDTs HHH. Hooks the leg : 1....2....shoulder up. Flapjack from Miz. Pin : 1....2....kick out! A split-second away from a three. Flying shoulder tackle by Miz sends HHH to the mat. Miz hits a right hand. Miz walks into a trip. HHH slams The Miz down. Spear! Miz is down and hurt. Triple H moves in for the kill. Pedigree!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! HHH retains the title!

Overall show rating: 90

The next PPV is King of the Ring. Here the brackets for this year's tournament which is scheduled to kick off this week on Superstars.

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The finals of the tournament, as always, will take place at the PPV where the winner will headline SummerSlam against their brand's champion. The only other scheduled match for right now is HHH vs. Edge for HHH's WWE Title after Edge won a battle royal on Raw after Night of Champions.

<font color=goldenrod>*marks out for Charlie Haas US Title win and KOTR*

I kinda wanted to bring back KOTR in my game, but I had JUST finished up a standard tourney so I went with the WWE World Cup instead</font>

I always love doing King of the Ring every year. It gives me a ton of potential storyline possibilities and it's always challenging to pick out a different winner every year. I don't think I ever had a repeat winner. Plus I get to play around with this kick ass KOTR graphic. It's win-win all around!

Oh, and the Charlie Haas thing was a last minute thing. Evan Bourne was supposed to win the title during the feud but when I realized that I had drafted Haas and he was going to be ready go in the month of June I figured I'd pull out a curve ball and go with the whole 'title vacated' story. Now Ted has a fresh face to work with, Haas is an instant player on Raw, and Evan Bourne....uh....he.... I guess I didn't think this out too well. Eh, he can used in a story that's going to shape one of SummerSlam's matches. It's gonna be awesome. Stay tuned!!!

<font color=goldenrod>Since I haven't really been keeping standings in a proper place, here are the WWE World Cup standings with 2 SmackDowns and 1 Raw left to go in Group play:

Raw Group A
Chris Jericho (1-0-1)
Goldust (1-1)
Wade Barrett (2-0-1)*
Yoshi Tatsu (0-3)

Raw Group B
Evan Bourne (2-1)**
John Morrison (2-1)**
Tyson Kidd (0-2)
Zack Ryder (1-1)

Raw Group C
Justin Gabriel (1-1)
R-Truth (1-1)
Santino Marella (0-3)
The Miz (3-0)*

Raw Group D
David Hart Smith (1-1)
Ted DiBiase (3-0)*
The Great Khali (0-3)
William Regal (1-1)

SmackDown Group A
Drew McIntyre (2-0)*
Matt Hardy (1-1)
Rey Mysterio (1-1)
Vance Archer (0-2)

SmackDown Group B
CM Punk (2-0)*
Curt Hawkins (0-2)
JTG (0-2)
Kofi Kingston (2-0)*

SmackDown Group C
Chavo Guerrero (0-2)
Christian (2-0)*
MVP (0-2)
Shad Gaspard (2-0)*

SmackDown Group D
Bryan Danielson (2-0)*
Cody Rhodes (1-1)
Dolph Ziggler (1-1)
Finlay (0-2)

* - Clinched spot in Round of 16
** - Clinched nothing worse than a tie-breaker

Danielson and McIntyre, despite being 2-0, have already clinched spots due to the 1-1 guys' remaining match being against each other</font>

One of these things is not like the others....:shifty:

<font color=goldenrod>That could work SO many ways.</font>

More revenue is a good thing but just try not to expand your roster too much. If you've got your upper-midcarders and main eventers wrestling on every other show or so, you should be good in terms of morale.

Well I was thinking Goldust. You know, 'cause he's not foreign.

<font color=goldenrod>Conversely, I was thinking Yoshi Tatsu cause he's the only one not gold (with Jericho and Barrett having titles)</font> :shifty:

It certainly has nothing to do with their perrennial jobber status. :shifty:

<font color=goldenrod>tbh, your best bet is to make all of your Main Eventers and Upper Midcarders into Managers. This way they don't lose morale if they are only used 1 in every 4 shows (a necessity when you run NXT which utilizes rookies and Superstars which utilizes lower-card guys)</font>

That'd necessitate a restart after an assload of editing, though. I just usually go with the quick fix of lowering them down the card and then bringing them back up. Do NOT do this with workers who start the game as main eventers with 90+ overness or workers with a low attitude stat.

<font color=goldenrod>Nah. EWR 4.2 allows you to change anybody into a Manager with the push of a button :cool:

Does wonders for NXT in some instances. If the charisma of a WWE Pro is better than his rookie, I can just set him as his manager for the duration of the show. Well, at least until the Rookie Challenges start up again.</font> :shifty:

Well, the first round of the tournament is complete. Let's have a looksie at where everyone stands:

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Sean Criss and Scott Blackmore battled to a time limit draw. On the following Raw, John Morrison made his return right before the match between Miz and Shelton Benjamin to chase off Miz in an attempt to get revenge for the assaults that cost him the WWE Title and a concussion respectively. Miz runs off and even drives away. The referee declares Benjamin the winner by forfeit and thus advances. However, Chris Sylvain comes out. He points out that he doesn't have a quarter-final opponent and thus is automatically in the semi-finals. Since he and Shelton are scheduled to face each other anyway and since Benjamin is still fresh and ready to go, Sylvain suggests having the match right then and there. This leads to a Chris Sylvain victory and thus he is in the finals of the tournament.

Other proceedings:
Victoria is happy she's the Diva's champion but points out that the Victoria of old wouldn't have needed so many chances to win the title off a tramp like Kim Roderick. She contemplates retirement but Roderick comes out to claim that Victoria's not getting off that easy and demands her rematch at a time and place of her own choosing.

Ted DiBiase beats Evan Bourne in a U.S. Title number one contendership match. DiBiase will face Charlie Haas at the KOTR PPV. Bourne had already talked about what went down at Night of Champions with Steve Austin and wonders if Austin thinks the roster is just there for his amusement. DiBiase is also cheesed at Austin and declares him unfit to be the GM.

Edge beats Randy Orton in a hardcore match to gain momentum.

AJ Styles is happy to hear that he'll be getting his title shot at King of the Ring. He is not happy when Jason Collins tries to beat the living piss out of him after his match on SmackDown!.

Jack Swagger attacks Batista during his match with Kane in retaliation to being humiliated by the Animal the previous week.

The teams of Mark Mason & Alex Furious and Garrett & Sean O'Haire battle to a draw and continue to cause anarchy. The Rock has a major announcement regarding the two teams next week.

The Rock has vowed to place security at ringside for all of Kofi Kingston's matches as a measure against the mysterious individual who has it in for Kofi. Ian Moore still proclaims innocence and has vowed to let what happened at Night of Champions slide. He's still owed a rematch against Cash Stevens for the Intercontinental Title and demands it at King of the Ring. Kofi in the meantime is suspicious of Shawn Michaels who is in the corner of Rhodes during their first round match.

Punk and MVP continue their feud.

Here's the updated King of the Ring card:
WWE Title: HHH (c) vs. Edge
World Heavyweight Title: Kane (c) vs. AJ Styles
King of the Ring Finals: Chris Sylvain vs. ???
WWE U.S. Title: Charlie Haas (c) vs. Ted DiBiase
WWE Intercontinental Title: Cash Stevens (c) vs. Ian Moore
John Morrison vs. The Miz

Who will join Sylvain in the KOTR Finals? What does the Rock have in store for the cruiserweights vs. heavyweights feud? Who else is upset with the way Austin has been running things on Raw? Will security be enough to help keep both Kofi's stalker at bay AND keep Kofi's violent attacks to a minimum? STAY TUNED!!!

JANUARY 17, 2005 - MONDAY NIGHT RAW


“I'm ba-ack!” The show kicks off with WWE Chairman Eric Bischoff making his way to the ring. We're six weeks away from Superbrawl, and we've already got a handful of matches booked. Tonight's main event will feature the eight men who've already punched their tickets as World Champion Rhyno will team with WWE Champion The Rock, Intercontinental Champion John Cena, and Eddie Guerrero to take on their respective Superbrawl opponents Chris Jericho, Christian, Tajiri, and Cruiserweight Champion Matt Hardy Version 2.0. And, just because he feels like shaking things up as the Road to WrestleMania 21 rolls on... whoever takes the fall tonight is out of the Elite! Bah Gawd, Steve! Can you believe it?!?


Since joining the Natural Born Ministry, Haas has seemingly turned his career around. Betraying his longtime friend and partner Shelton Benjamin has given him new life, including a spot in the final four of the Royal Rumble eight days ago. Tonight, he teams with his new mentor Sean O'Haire to take on Benjamin and a man who knows a thing or two about O'Haire... A-Train! Decent tag match with all four guys getting in their spots. Eventually, though, O'Haire gets the better of Benjamin with the Prophecy to pick up the win. Afterwards, both teams brawl into the crowd and this is clearly far from over!


Chris Benoit is backstage, and he's holding his Money In The Bank briefcase that he won at King of the Ring last June. He talks about waiting. He's sat on this title opportunity for more than half a year, and he's prepared to sit and wait even longer. Because he's gone his entire career hearing people say that he'd never make it to that “next level.” He was too small to fight with the heavyweights. He was too big to fight the cruisers. He was too technical to catch on in WWE. But he outlasted 31 of the top superstars in the company (including a win in the finals against the current WWE Champion) last summer, and soon, very soon, he's going to cash in and do what everyone knew he never would. Because it took Eric Bischoff believing in him and making him a charter member of the Elite to light this fire under him, but soon enough he'll have no choice but to start building the entire company in his image. And he can't wait to prove. You. Wrong.


Last week, Paul London's RAW debut was interrupted by the Ministry's rookie monster Damien, who was thrilled to have some “new meat.” Tonight, they go one-on-one, and the winner will be the #1 contender for the United States Title! London looks good in his first official RAW match, but he eventually – like so many others before him – falls victim to Damien's brutal chokeslam.


Eric Bischoff appears on the TitanTron and announces that Damien has earned himself a date with U.S. Champion Rey Mysterio at Superbrawl! Damien flashes a demonic grin. He just devoured one cruiserweight, and in six weeks, he gets a shot at another!


Two of the hardest-hitting superstars in WWE go at it next as Rob Van Dam takes on Brock Lesnar, and they don't disappoint! RVD gets a hot nearfall after a frankensteiner off the top rope. Lesnar gets one after a sick jumping powerbomb. Eventually, RVD goes for one of his back kicks, but Lesnar ducks it and rolls him up... grabbing a handful of tights! The ref misses the tights and awards Lesnar the cheap pinfall victory! RVD jumps Lesnar after the bell for a measure of revenge and drives him to the ramp.


RVD asks for the ringside mic, and he tells Lesnar that if he wants to try to prove that he's still in that upper tier by making an example of somebody, he picked the wrong guy. What do you say we do this again at Superbrawl? Lesnar accepts, and we've got another big match!


We heard from Chris Benoit earlier, and he's in action next against Rey Mysterio (who we now know will face Damien at Superbrawl). Fantastic match with lots of high-flying and high-impact offense. Unfortunately, the ending is marred by the interference of Matt Hardy Version 2.0, who blasts Mysterio with a steel chair, resulting in a disqualification. After the match, the two heel Elite members go to work on Rey!


Eddie Guerrero is backstage, and he cuts a promo about Tajiri. Tajiri did a number on him last week on RAW, and their issue is clearly far from over. Eddie may not be 100%, but he's excited to be in the same ring as Tajiri tonight and to get a little measure of revenge!


Back from break, Vitamin C are already in the ring for our main event, and they cut a promo on their main-event opponents. Mostly comedy stuff, but these guys are both gold on the mic, and they sell their respective feuds and the match itself.


The main event is, as you would probably expect, a little bit of a clusterfuck trying to build up the respective matches for Superbrawl. Cena got his hands on Tajiri, Eddie brawled with Hardy, and Rhyno and The Rock both got their hands on Jericho, though Christian managed to elude The Rock. Nobody wanted to give up their slot in the Elite (and, with it, the right to appear on both RAW and SmackDown!), which led to some unusual teamwork. Eventually, though, The Rock managed to get himself alone in the ring with the Cruiserweight Champion, and drove Matt Hardy Version 2.0 out of the Elite with the Rock Bottom!

JANUARY 21, 2005 - SMACKDOWN!

It's a big night of action on SmackDown! tonight as the participants in the Superbrawl main event square off in a pair of singles matches. Last week, Christian put on a great match with the World Champion Rhyno. Tonight, he faces off against WWE Champion The Rock! Meanwhile, Rhyno takes on Chris Jericho! Plus, several huge tag matches including a fatal fourway for the World Tag Team Titles!

We open things off with cruiserweight action as Funaki takes on Carlito. Exciting back-and-forth action between two men who seem unfortunately mired in the cruiserweight midcard. As the match draws to a close, Funaki hits a big flying reverse elbow for two. He plays to the crowd and attempts a big legdrop, but Carlito moves and clamps on his inverted figure-four for the submission win.

Two weeks ago, Ron Simmons made a shocking return, only to come up short against his former partner John Layfield. Tonight, Layfield goes one-on-one against John Morrison and Simmons is the guest referee! Morrison uses his speed while Layfield counters with power. Eventually, Layfield takes control with some brawling, then rolls Morrison up and Simmons fast-counts him! After the match, Morrison confronts Simmons, only to eat a big forearm and Simmons' trademark running tackle. The APA has reunited!

After the break, Dave Batista is in the ring awaiting his next match when Rico Constantino appears on the TitanTron. Teddy Long surprised Rico when he brought back his old rival Batista as the crown jewel of his Metro Connection, but Rico's gonna bring this to an end at Superbrawl. He issues a challenge, and the new Nature Boy readily accepts!

Bats' opponent tonight is Nova. Nova puts on an admirable show, but Batista is so fired up after the confrontation with Rico that he controls most of the contest, picking up the win with the Batista Bomb.

Eddie Guerrero is backstage warming up for his big fatal fourway World Tag Team Title match, when he's again blindsided by the sadistic Tajiri! Tajiri pummels Eddie with a chair before walking off, leaving his rival laying.

Back from break, Jim Cornette and Dan Wilson announce that in a rare moment of fairness, WWE Chairman Eric Bischoff has declared that the belts will not be on the line as Los Guerreros take on the Dudley Boyz, Gunnstantino, and the team of Avery Thompson and Mark Henry. However, if any team but Eddie and Chavo wins the match, that team earns a shot at the gold next week! The heels work over Chavo early until Chavo manages to tag in Bubba Ray Dudley, and the Dudley Boyz work over Henry. Rico tags into the match and blasts Henry with a sick running dropkick in the corner for the pin, eliminating Henry and Thompson. Eddie Guerrero comes into the match for the first time, and he's clearly hurting from the attack by Tajiri. He's not in for long, but between him Chavo, and Bubba, they manage to overwhelm Rico, and Chavo Guerrero picks up the pin with a back heel kick off the second rope. Now it's down to Los Guerreros and the Dudley Boyz! This alone was worth the price of admission, so it's a good thing they'll get a straight-up match next week, because Bubba hits Chavo with the Bubba Cutter for the win!

Masked heroes Rey Mysterio and The Hurricane take on Brock Lesnar and Matt Hardy Version 2.0 in tag action next, just four days after Matt lost his spot in the Elite! Really good contest that showcases all four men's skills, but the ending is marred by the interference of Randy Orton, who again leaves Hurricane laying with an RKO! Orton's mission to become Elite continues at the Hurricane's expense! Lesnar picks up the pieces and covers him for the win.

Rhyno continues to prove that he is perhaps the most underrated wrestler in the industry, despite being the World Champion, and tonight's match with Chris Jericho is further proof. The crowd just adores everything these two do, and they almost blow the roof off the place as Rhyno drops down into a crouch to set up the Gore! Out of nowhere, though, Chris Benoit's hand reaches into the ring and drags the champion out. On RAW, Chris Benoit said that he was very close to cashing in his Money In The Bank title shot, and he just proved how dangerous he can be! Canadian Violence begin to go to work on Rhyno, but Intercontinental Champion John Cena hits the ring to make the save.

Cena stands tall with the IC belt glaring at Benoit, not realizing that Jericho has slid back into the ring. He grabs the belt and lays Cena out with it! Jericho poses with the Intercontinental Title over Cena's prone body!

The second half of our huge double main event is next as The Rock takes on Christian! Christian still holds the right to challenge either Rock or Rhyno at WrestleMania and still refuses to make that announcement. But, just like his epic encounter with Rhyno last week, Christian has proven he belongs in the main event against either one of them. The ending of this match is ruined the same way as the last, though, as Benoit once again inserts himself in the match by tripping The Rock. The ref calls for the bell, and now it's Benoit and Christian's turn to work over the champ. Rhyno hits the ring and helps drive off the heels.

The final image of the show, though, is of Rhyno going face-to-face with Christian in the middle of the ring. Who would have thought a year ago that this might wind up being the main event of WrestleMania 21?!?

<font color=goldenrod>WWE Superstars – July 29, 2010

Some SmackDown action kick us off as “The Masterpiece” Chris Masters takes on David “A-List” Otunga. Pretty much a shitty match that sees Otunga pick up the win with his dangerous (quite literally) Spinebuster. Shad Gaspard climbs into the ring afterward and hits Masters with a Big Boot for good measure.

The Raw Divas are in action next as the ever-annoying Jillian Hall squares off with Divas champion Natalya. Pretty good by divas standards as Natalya shows everybody why she is the champ. Jillian taps out to a Sharpshooter.

Back over to SmackDown as we have a special double main event tonight on Superstars! We had a tag team match pitting Dolph Ziggler and “The Uncommon Man” Cody Rhodes facing Matt Hardy and Rey Mysterio. Throughout the match we were reminded on commentary that on next week’s SmackDown, each man will fight their tag partner tonight in matches to determine the final man to advance from their respective groups. Really good tag action here sees Ziggler pull Rey out of the ring as he attempted a 619, as Rhodes capitalizes with a Cross Rhodes on Hardy for the win.

“The Long Island Loudmouth” Zack Ryder waited in the ring. His opponent was none other than John Cena, making a rare Superstars appearance (which later confused the fans when Cena cut a video promo saying he wasn’t at the arena during Raw) :shifty: Anyway, Cena makes good on his promise to begin running through the whole roster (even if those comments hadn’t been taped yet) as he wins following an Attitude Adjustment. However, it was a very good showing for Ryder who appears to be about ready to step up to the next level.</font>

<font color=goldenrod>WWE SmackDown – July 30, 2010

Our opening contest was supposed to be a World Cup Group A match between Drew McIntyre and Vance Archer, but McIntyre opted to forfeit, citing that it was a pointless match and he needed his energy for the Round of 16. As such, Drew finishes Group Play at 2-1 and Archer at 1-2. Theodore Long comes out and tells Drew that he didn’t wrestle last week and he’s not getting another night off. He’s found a different opponent – Christian! And that match will be right now.

McIntyre protested, still in his street clothes. Nevertheless, the match went on as Christian teed off on the unprepared McIntyre. Christian finished it off with a Killswitch
and a clean pin of the Intercontinental champion.

The Straight Edge Society was out next. CM Punk said that the group had 3 matches tonight, and they would show the entire world why straight edge means they’re better than you. Serena’s match was up first as she made her in-ring debut against Kelly Kelly. Serena’s training seems to have paid off as she has a good showing and pins Kelly following a fireman’s carry gutbuster. Women’s champion Beth Phoenix gave Serena a nod from the rampway, Serena made good on her promise last week that she’d be gunning for the title.

Group C action as two guys who have already been mathematically eliminated fight for respect in MVP and Chavo Guerrero. Good little match that sees MVP grab the win with the Playmaker and get in the win column, finishing 1-2. Chavo goes 0-3.

Tag team action as Luke Gallows and Joey Mercury face off against Darren Young and Percy Watson, the South Beach Boys. The new team show some impressive athleticism before the Straight Edge disciples ground them. Young is knocked to the outside as Gallows holds back Watson. Watson ducks, causing Mercury to dropkick Gallows in the teeth and send him to the outside. Watson connects with a floatover DDT to Mercury for the win.

Group D next as Finlay tries to salvage a victory against Bryan Danielson. Fucking awesome match here, really all that needs to be said. Crowd reaction is only 64% though despite both guys having overness in the 80s. I knew heel vs. heel matches always bombed, but never before have I noticed face vs. face bombing too. Damn. Anyway, Danielson stays on a roll by making Finlay tap to the Cattle Mutilation as he goes 3-0 in his group. Despite three valiant efforts, Finlay has an 0-3 record to show for it.

Cody Rhodes and Dolph Ziggler get into a slight debate backstage over who will win the final Group D spot between them next week. Big Show shows up and gets in Cody’s face, saying he used cheap tactics to beat him on Superstars last week. Rhodes and Ziggler, despite being opponents next week, shockingly gang up on Big Show and leave him laying backstage. Both guys run away before Show can recover.

Group B action as Kofi Kingston and CM Punk meet, both men having already clinched spots in the Round of 16. Another very good back and forth match that the crowd enjoys. Gallows and Mercury run out to try and repent for their earlier loss. Christian and Bryan Danielson, also Round of 16 participants, run out and thwart the Society’s attempts to get involved. The chaos on the outside distracts Punk, who walks into a Trouble in Paradise. Kingston goes 3-0 while Punk finishes at 2-1.

Throughout the night, it was said that Jack Swagger had a major announcement. Swagger calls out Kane. Swagger did a lot of thinking about how Kane challenged him to exercise his rematch clause, well he’s gonna finally do it….at SummerSlam! Kane simply laughs all evil-like again before the stage erupts into flames! Kane turns around surprised as Swagger snatches the World Heavyweight Title from out of Kane’s hand and he blasts Kane in the face with it. Swagger stands above Kane and holds the title aloft, a sight we may very well see again come SummerSlam.</font>

As we get closer to Oblivion we have a major match for tonight. As per order of Adam Sayer, Brock Lesnar will face Batista tonight. If Brock loses, he will be traded to Heat. Also, the tournament for the IC title will begin tonight.

Goldberg will take on Christian, Edge will take on Scott Steiner, CM Punk takes on RVD, and Randy Orton fights Rikishi


Goldberg vs Christian.

Match Background: Edge and Christian and Goldberg \ Poppa Pump are currently feuding. Neither team holds an in-ring victory since the feud started.

The Match: Weak kick from Goldberg. I am unpleased. Goldberg misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Christian hits some punches. How generic. Goldberg reverses an irish whip...and Christian runs into the referee! TIGER DRIVER~! '91 nearly crushes the spine of Goldberg! Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Goldberg reverses a Christian hammerlock. Goldberg hits a BIG clothesline for two! Goldberg hits a sloppy ass bulldog off the ropes. Hooks the leg for a two count. Goldberg DDTs Christian. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Christian blocks a kick from Goldberg. Spinebuster by Christian. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Goldberg reverses a hip toss. Goldberg moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Jackknife. 1....2...3, it's finished. Christian leaves and walks back down the aisle. Wait...Goldberg comes running as well, and Christian gets dropped with a clothesline, followed by a load of stomps. He is left lying in the aisle.

Rating- 71
Reaction- 78
Quality-56

Randy Orton vs Rikishi.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Randy Orton ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Randy Orton with a spinning neckbreaker on Rikishi. There's a two count on the pin. Randy Orton gets taken down out of nowhere! Running clothesline from Rikishi was actually MIGHTY sloppy. Orton hits a punch, but takes one right back. Again! A slugfest erupts in the ring! Weak bodyslam on Orton by Rikishi sets up a legdrop. Rikishi misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Spear by Randy Orton. Rikishi is in trouble. RKO! 1....2....3. Randy Orton goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory

Rating- 69
Reaction-74
Quality- 58

After two matches we have Goldberg versus Randy Orton in the semi finals of the IC tournament.

The 4 members of Evolution are backstage. They were hyping up an upcoming match against Brock Lesnar. Hopefully it doesn't suck.

Rating-83

Edge vs Scott Steiner.

Match Background: Edge and Christian and Goldberg \ Poppa Pump have been feuding recently. Goldberg \ Poppa Pump hold the edge, as they have yet to be beaten in the ring by Edge and Christian during the feud.

The Match: Edge connects with rights and lefts and Scott Steiner is down! Edge goes for a splash but Poppa Pump puts the knees up. Edge hits a punch, but takes one right back. Again! A slugfest erupts in the ring! Edge reverses an irish whip...and Scott Steiner runs into the referee! Scott Steiner scores with a poor standing spinebuster. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Scott Steiner misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. BIG clothesline on Poppa Pump. Full nelson slam on Poppa Pump. Covers for a quick two count. Spear! Poppa Pump is down! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Poppa Pump reverses a waistlock. Scott Steiner hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Edge kicks Scott Steiner in the gut to reverse the momentum. Christian comes running down the aisle with a chair! Edge and Scott Steiner continue fighting, unaware of the intrusion. Christian slides in and blasts Scott Steiner with a chair to the head! Christian climbs out of the ring, the damage done! Scott Steiner is in trouble. Edgeocutioner! 1....2....3. Edge and Christian put the boots to Scott Steiner, stomping away on him.

Rating- 64
Reaction- 66
Quality- 60

Brock Lesnar is walking backstage when Batista comes from behind and attacks him with a chair. Batista walks off after hitting a few more chair shots, leaving Lesnar down on the floor.

Rating-66

*Adam Sayer has announced that Evolution is now barred from ringside of the Batista versus Brock Lesnar match*

CM Punk vs Rob Van Dam.

Match Background: This will be a hardcore bout.

The Match: Super kick by Rob Van Dam. CM Punk is stunned as RVD heads to the top rope. Flying Kick! 1....2....3. Randy Orton comes running down the aisle with a chair! CM Punk is just leaving the ring...and Orton scores with a brutal chair shot! CM Punk falls to the floor holding his head.

Rating-64
Reaction- 52
Quality-77

After 4 sets of matches we have Goldberg versus Randy Orton and RVD versus Edge.

Brothers Of Destruction are backstage. They were laying a verbal beating on World's Greatest Tag Team. I hope they go somewhere with that.

Rating-84

Brothers Of Destruction vs World's Greatest Tag Team.

Match Background: This will be a cage bout. Brothers Of Destruction used to be a regular team, but have been inactive for a while. Whether this match will lead to a reformation as an active unit remains to be seen. World's Greatest Tag Team are the reigning WWE Tag Team champions.

The Match: Uninspired brawling from Undertaker. STIFF~! chop lights up Kane who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Shelton takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Kane powers out of a headlock. Spear by Kane. Brothers Of Destruction whip Shelton into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Undertaker hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. Kane climbs the cage, but gets pulled down by Haas! Shelton reverses a Undertaker hammerlock. Shelton Benjamin throws Undertaker into the cage. Shelton Benjamin scoops up Kane. Haas bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. Haas hits a dropkick on Undertaker and gets right back up. Undertaker flips out of a Shelton Benjamin bodyslam attempt. Undertaker drives Haas into the cage side. Undertaker and Shelton both climb up and over the cage, leaving their partners battling it out. Dudley Boyz appear on the outside, and come in via the door...but their double clothesline missed Kane and hit Haas by accident! Kane grabs the opportunity and left the cage to get the win for Brothers Of Destruction! We have a three-way stand off in the ring, as Brothers Of Destruction, World's Greatest Tag Team and Dudley Boyz look at each other. They all charge forward, and a three-way brawl erupts in the ring! This is chaos! After a few minutes of fast and furious action, a motley crew of referees and stagehands hit the ring to break it up.

Rating- 83
Reaction- 82
Quality- 84

*Adam Sayer has announced after the match that at Oblivion it will be the Dudleyz versus The Brothers of Destruction versus The World's Greatest Tag Team in a ladder match*

Gail Kim vs Ivory.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Kim snapmares Ivory and goes for the DREADED chinlock. Kim hits a quick kick on Ivory. Kim hits a short arm drag on Ivory. Covers for a quick two count. Face crusher from Kim on Ivory sets up for an elbowdrop. Covers for a quick two count. Ivory comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Ivory hits some weak-looking punches in the corner, but Gail Kim is able to block them and return the favor in spades. Hooks the leg for a two count. Powerslam from Ivory on Kim. Gail Kim is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Gail Kim with an enziguri! HBK isn't moving...uh oh. Oh, sorry, I had a flashback to the last time I got fooled. Gail Kim moves in for the kill. Standing Rana! 1....2....3. Gail Kim goes into the crowd, where she celebrates her victory

Rating-49
Reaction-48
Quality- 50

Triple H vs Bill DeMott.

Match Background: Triple H is the reigning WWE World champion, and has been since 04 October 2010.

The Match: HHH slams Bill DeMott. DeMott is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Triple H hits some punches. How generic. Covers for a quick two count. Bodyslam by HHH. There's a two count on the pin. DeMott powers out of a headlock. Uninspired brawling from Bill DeMott. There's a two count on the pin. Bill DeMott hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. DeMott walks into a drop toe hold. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Triple H moves in for the kill. Pedigree! 1....2....3. Bill DeMott offers a handshake to HHH...and he accepts it! No! Triple H levels DeMott with a cheap shot right hand! Triple H spins DeMott around. Triple H hits the Pedigree! Bill DeMott has been floored after the match.

Rating-70
Reaction-74
Quality-63

The main event has now been announced as a Last Man Standing match.

Brock Lesnar vs Batista.

Match Background: This will be a last man standing bout. Lesnar has been feuding with Triple H recently, who is a stable mate of Batista in Evolution.

The Match: Batista throws Lesnar into a shopping trolley. Batista hits a piledriver on Brock Lesnar. I know I wouldn't let someone that bad give me a piledriver. Batista charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Brock Lesnar ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Running knee lift from Brock Lesnar. The referee counts: 2....3...4....but Batista stands up. Chair shot connects! Flying shoulder tackle by Lesnar sends Batista CRASHING to the mat. Batista flips out of a Brock Lesnar bodyslam attempt. Weak bodyslam by Batista. The referee gets to a five count....and Brock Lesnar gets back up. Flapjack from Batista on Lesnar. The referee is counting: 7....8....Brock Lesnar is back up. Batista hits a right hand on Brock Lesnar. Batista scoop slams Lesnar onto and through a table. Batista misses a clothesline. Running knee lift from Brock Lesnar. Brock Lesnar scores with a standing spinebuster. Brock Lesnar moves in for the kill. F5!!! That shook the ring. The referee counts to 10, this match is over! Triple H comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Triple H spins Lesnar around. Triple H hits the Pedigree! Brock Lesnar has been left down on the canvas.

Rating-73
Reaction-77
Quality-66

Matches for Oblivion

HHH versus Brock Lesnar. The two will have a match next week, with the winner being able to decide the match at the ppv.
3 way Tag Team Ladder match for the Vacant Tag team World titles.
The finals of the IC tournament

*BREAKING NEWS: ADAM SAYER HAS ANNOUNCED THAT HE HAS CHANGED THE WORLD TAG TITLE MATCH. IT WILL NOW BE A FATAL FOUR WAY LADDER MATCH WITH THE SAME THREE TEAMS AND NOW A MYSTERY TEAM HAS BEEN ADDED. THE MYSTERY TEAM WILL BE REVEALED UNTIL JUST BEFORE THE MATCH*

Live from SD, we have 3 huge matches tonight. Chris Jericho takes on Lance Storm, Chris Benoit will challenge Eddie Guerrero in a cage match for the US title, and The Rock and John Cena will face AJ Styles in a handicap match.


Eddie Guerrero is backstage. He always delivers the promo goodness. He wanted to rip into Chris Benoit. Not literally, of course. That would just be nasty. Instead, this was a good way to build up to an eventual match.

Rating- 85

Bubba Ray Dudley vs Kane.

Match Background: Brothers Of Destruction and Dudley Boyz have been feuding recently. Neither team holds an in-ring victory since the feud started.

The Match: Bubba Ray Dudley hits some punches. How generic. Kane counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Kane ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Powerbomb on Bubba. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Bubba blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Bubba slams Kane down and motions to the crowd. Spinebuster by Bubba Ray Dudley. Hooks the leg for a two count. Bubba Ray Dudley scores with a standing spinebuster. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Bubba goes for a splash but Kane puts the knees up. Full nelson slam on Bubba. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Bubba flips out of a Kane bodyslam attempt. Shelton Benjamin comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Kane turns around. Shelton Benjamin spins Kane around. Shelton Benjamin hits the Super Kick! Shelton leaves the ring, the damage done! Cover gets three for Bubba Ray Dudley, Kane got pinned. Bubba Ray Dudley climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory

Rating-82
Reaction- 83
Quality- 82

AJ Styles is backstage. He wanted to rip into The Rock. Not literally, of course. That would just be nasty. Instead, this was a good way to build up to an eventual match.

Rating- 82

Chuck Palumbo is in the ring. Out from the crowd comes Chris Jericho, who grabs a chair from ringside as he hits the ring. Palumbo turns, and gets floored by a brutal chair shot. Chris Jericho floors Chuck Palumbo. Lion Sault! Boom! Chris Jericho raises the chair and drives it side-first into the throat of Palumbo, causing him to roll around in agony. The chair gets put around the head of Chuck Palumbo, who then gets driven face-first into the mat, crushing his wind pipe against the steel. Paramedics come running out to help Chuck Palumbo as Chris Jericho exits via the crowd.

Rating- 83

AJ Styles vs The Rock and John Cena.

Match Background: This will be a 2 on 1 handicap bout.

The Match: The Rock hits some punches. How generic. BIG clothesline on Styles. Cena \ Rock whip Styles into the corner. John Cena whips The Rock in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. There's a two count on the pin. Death valley driver by The Rock! No one executes that move properly anymore. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Rock \ Cena hook up Styles, then hit a double suplex. Rock backdrops AJ Styles out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of The Rock. Styles crushes Cena with a running senton. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! The Rock is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. The Rock with a spinning neckbreaker on Styles. The Rock scoops up Styles. Cena bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. There's a two count on the pin. Rock walks into a drop toe hold. DDT from the top rope by AJ Styles. That looked KILLER. Hooks the leg for a two count. The Rock fights out of a grapple. Full nelson slam on Styles. Spear by John Cena. AJ Styles hooks up a suplex, but Rock flips out and lands on his feet, and quickly grabs the tights to score with a school boy pin! 1...2..3! The referee somehow missed the blatant cheating!

Rating- 83
Reaction- 86
Quality- 79

Matt Hardy Version 1.0 is backstage. He was on Hype Central (HYPE CENTRAL!!!) tonight, this time for a match with Rey Mysterio. Can you believe that I just marked out for Lance Wright? How many people even remember that guy?

Rating- 83

Rey Mysterio vs Matt Hardy Version 1.0.

Match Background: This match is for the Heat World Title title. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 has been Heat World Title champion since 10 October 2010.

The Match: Rey Mysterio strikes Matt. Spinning back kick from Rey Mysterio. Flying elbow from Rey Mysterio connects. Rey Mysterio hits a rolling kick on Matt. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 reverses a hip toss. Matt uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Spinning bulldog in the corner and Rey is down! There's a two count on the pin. Rey Mysterio fights out of a grapple. Rey crushes Matt with a running senton. There's a two count on the pin. Tiger suplex on Matt. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Rey Mysterio misses a clothesline. Rey walks into a high dropkick from Matt Hardy Version 1.0, almost losing several teeth in the process. Rey Mysterio elbows Matt Hardy Version 1.0 in the face to break a hammerlock. Matt takes a flying neckbreaker from Rey Mysterio. Rey Mysterio moves in for the kill. Here it comes - West Coast Hop. 1....2...3, it's finished. Booker T comes running down the aisle with a chair and into the ring! Rey turns...and is dropped by a vicious chair shot! Booker T has left Rey down and bloodied.

Rating- 81
Reaction- 85
Quality- 75


Chris Jericho vs Lance Storm.

Match Background: Chris Jericho is the reigning World Heavyweight champion, and has been since 07 October 2010.

The Match: Chris Jericho connects with rights and lefts and Lance Storm is down! Lance Storm takes a butterfly suplex from Jericho. Hooks the leg for a two count. Lance Storm is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Flying elbow from Lance Storm connects. Jericho walks into a high dropkick from Lance Storm, almost losing several teeth in the process. Storm hits a dropkick on Chris Jericho and gets right back up. Lance Storm misses a clothesline. SUPER frankensteiner on Storm, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Chris Jericho floors Lance Storm. Lion Sault!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over. Chris Jericho slides to the outside and grabs a chair, then climbs back into the ring. Storm turns around...and gets planted with a huge chair shot to the head! He is left down and out on the canvas.

Rating- 67
Reaction- 47
Quality- 88


Eddie Guerrero vs Chris Benoit.

Match Background: This will be a cage bout. This match is for the WWE United States title. Eddie Guerrero has been WWE United States champion since 07 October 2010.

The Match: Chris Benoit drives Eddie into the cage side. Doctor Bomb connects and Eddie landed hard. Eddie Guerrero pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Spinning back kick from Eddie Guerrero. Spin kick by Eddie Guerrero to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Eddie Guerrero throws Benoit into the cage. Implant DDT by Eddie Guerrero! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Eddie Guerrero and Benoit climb the cage....but both end up crashing back to the canvas after a struggle! Benoit counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Benoit hits a piledriver on Eddie Guerrero. That used to end matches, you know. High Angle DDT by Chris Benoit just SPIKES Eddie Guerrero down! Chris Benoit with a spinning neckbreaker on Eddie. Chris Benoit launches Eddie into the cage wall. Eddie counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Eddie Guerrero hits a rolling kick on Benoit. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Tor-NADO DDT from Eddie Guerrero, Benoit got planted! Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Chris Benoit goes to leave the cage by the door...but Chris Jericho appears at ringside and slams the door on his head! Eddie takes the opportunity, and climbs out the door for the win! Eddie and Jericho put the boots to Chris Benoit, stomping away on him.

Rating-82
Reaction- 86
Quality- 74

SD matches announced for Oblivion:

Chris Jericho versus ???
John Cena versus AJ Styles

Also, Adam Sayer tweeted to let everyone know that the mystery tag team for Oblivion is from SD

Matches for Oblivion

HHH versus Brock Lesnar for the World Title
4 way Tag Team Ladder match for the Vacant Tag team World titles.
The finals of the IC tournament
John Cena versus AJ Styles
Chris Jericho versus an opponent to be named

Very interesting night tonight on Sunday Night Heat. The Undertaker is in the house to take on D-von Dudley and Rey Mysterio will defend his newly won Heat World title.


Booker T is backstage. He was out there to hype a match against Hurricane. Good way to get the fans interested in what is coming up.

Rating- 71

Matt Hardy Version 1.0 vs Funaki.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Second rope flying axe handle, Matt goes down. One day, Funaki might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Matt takes a NICE hurrancarana from Funaki. Hooks the leg for a two count. Funaki misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Funaki walks into a high dropkick from Matt Hardy Version 1.0, almost losing several teeth in the process. Matt uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! There's a two count on the pin. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 scores with a big spinebuster. Pin, but Funaki is out just before the three count. Implant DDT by Matt Hardy Version 1.0! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Funaki flips out of a Matt Hardy Version 1.0 bodyslam attempt. Flying cross body off the top rope! Hooks the leg for a two count. Springboard dropkick from Funaki. Nicely done. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Matt takes a flying neckbreaker from Funaki. Funaki strikes Matt. Matt counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Implant DDT by Matt Hardy Version 1.0! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Spear! Funaki is down! Funaki can barely stand. Twist Of Fate! 1....2....3. Booker T has a chair. Matt turns and takes a brutal shot to the head. Funaki is next to take a hard shot. Booker has demolished everyone!

Rating-78
Reaction-67
Quality-89

Undertaker vs D-Von Dudley.

Match Background: Brothers Of Destruction and Dudley Boyz have been feuding recently. Dudley Boyz hold the edge, as they have yet to be beaten in the ring by Brothers Of Destruction during the feud.

The Match: Wack kick from Undertaker. D-Von Dudley is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. D-Von strikes away at Undertaker, not doing much damage at all. Undertaker charges, D-Von moves, and the referee is knocked silly! D-Von Dudley scores with a poor standing spinebuster. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! D-Von charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Running clothesline from Undertaker was actually MIGHTY sloppy. Undertaker hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. Hooks the leg for a two count. Side suplex from Undertaker. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! D-Von blocks a kick from Undertaker. D-Von Dudley DDTs Undertaker, but it just looked terrible. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Undertaker fights out of a grapple. D-Von Dudley can barely stand. Last Ride! 1....2....3. Charlie Haas has a chair. Undertaker turns and takes a brutal shot to the head. D-Von is next to take a hard shot. Haas has demolished everyone!

Rating- 66
Reaction-70
Quality-59

Rene Dupree is backstage. He wanted to rip into William Regal. Not literally, of course. That would just be nasty. Instead, this was a good way to build up to an eventual match.

Rating-63

Rene Dupree vs William Regal.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Big forearm by William Regal makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. Dupree takes a back suplex. Rene Dupree takes a butterfly suplex from Regal. Dupree tastes a high angle back suplex. If Spike Lee can sue TNN over the Spike TV nonsense, then Kurt Angle should be able to sue SOMEONE for that. Dupree flips out of a William Regal bodyslam attempt. William Regal charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Full nelson slam on Regal. Covers for a quick two count. Regal powers out of a headlock. Dupree walks into a jaw breaker. Covers for a quick two count. Wicked suplex out of the corner from William Regal, is executed so well, it hurt MY back. Pin, but Dupree is out just before the three count. Regal walks into a drop toe hold. Regal takes a headbutt from Rene Dupree. Regal backdrops Rene Dupree out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of William Regal. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Regal. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. William Regal moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Power Of The Punch. 1....2...3, it's finished.

Rating-59
Reaction- 48
Quality-70

Eddie Guerrero vs Abyss.

Match Background: This match is for the WWE United States title. Eddie Guerrero has been WWE United States champion since 07 October 2010.

The Match: Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Abyss ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Eddie Guerrero is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Super kick by Eddie Guerrero. DDT from the top rope by Eddie Guerrero. That looked KILLER. Eddie Guerrero floors Abyss...and climbs the turnbuckles. Frog Splash!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over. Chris Benoit comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Chris Benoit drops Eddie to the canvas. Chris Benoit quickly locks on the Crippler Crossface! Eddie Guerrero has been left down on the canvas.

Rating- 73
Reaction-70
Quality-77

Rey Mysterio vs John Cena.

Match Background: This match is for the Heat World Title title. Rey Mysterio has been Heat World Title champion since 14 October 2010.

The Match: Cena walks into a high dropkick from Rey Mysterio, almost losing several teeth in the process. Standing leg lariat by Rey Mysterio on Cena. Spin kick by Rey Mysterio to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Rey uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Rey Mysterio misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. BIG clothesline on Rey. Spear by John Cena. There's a two count on the pin. Rey Mysterio reverses a hip toss. Rey crushes Cena with a running senton. Hooks the leg for a two count. Diamond Dust from Rey Mysterio and Cena is out! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Cena blocks a kick from Rey Mysterio. Rey gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Rey counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. AJ Styles comes running down the aisle and into the ring! John Cena turns around. AJ Styles spins Cena around. AJ Styles hits the Styles Clash! Styles leaves the ring, the damage done! ONE...TWO...THREE. Rey defeats Cena. AJ Styles has a chair. John Cena stands up...and gets floored by a shot to the head. Another two shots smack down across his back, leaving him unmoving on the canvas. Styles sets the chair up, then picks up John Cena. He gets whipped into the ropes...and then drop toe holded, sending him face first into the chair! AJ Styles has left Cena down and bloodied in the ring after a brutal assault!

Rating- 81%
Reaction-85%
Quality-73%

Adam Sayer has announced after Heat went off the air that WWE Raw and SD will feature all the Superstars that are competing at the PPV

Before Raw has come onto the air, Adam Sayer has announced that Chris Benoit will face Chris Jericho and Eddie Guerrero in a handicap match. If Chris Benoit can win the match, he will face Jericho for the world title at Oblivion.


Randy Orton vs Christian.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Orton slams Christian. Randy Orton hits some punches. How generic. Christian charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Running knee lift from Randy Orton. Christian powers out of a headlock. BIG clothesline on Orton. Spear by Christian. Covers for a quick two count. Randy Orton fights out of a grapple. Nice piledriver on Christian. Hooks the leg for a two count. Randy Orton scores with a standing spinebuster. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Christian fights out of a grapple. Christian connects with a HARD right hand, sending the opponent down to the mat again. Orton counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Flying shoulder tackle by Orton sends Christian CRASHING to the mat. Christian can barely stand. RKO! 1....2....3. Scott Steiner comes running down the aisle with a chair, and gets into the ring! Poppa Pump hits Christian with a chair to the back! Christian goes down to the canvas, hurt.

Rating-66
Reaction-59
Quality-74

Chris Jericho is backstage getting interviewed about his match later tonight with Chris Benoit. He strongly believes there is no way Benoit can win the match.

Rating-92

AJ Styles vs Abyss.

Match Background: This will be a hardcore bout.

The Match: Abyss throws Styles into a shopping trolley. Full nelson slam on Styles. There's a two count on the pin. Styles counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Spinning back kick from AJ Styles. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Hooks the leg for a two count. Kitchen sink shot (literally) and Abyss gets floored. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Implant DDT by AJ Styles! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Abyss reverses a AJ Styles hammerlock. Spinebuster by Abyss. There's a two count on the pin. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Styles! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on AJ Styles by Abyss. Remember when that was a legit finish? Abyss drives a table into Styles. Styles backdrops Abyss out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of AJ Styles. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Power drive elbow by AJ Styles. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. AJ Styles moves in for the kill. Styles Clash!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! I don't think the fight has finished. AJ Styles and Abyss have begun brawling again! They wind up brawling all the way down the aisle and out of view.

Rating -70
Reaction-63
Quality-77

Rey Mysterio vs Batista.

Match Background: Rey Mysterio is the reigning Heat World Title champion, and has been since 14 October 2010.

The Match: Rey Mysterio takes a right hand to the temple from Batista. I bet those hurt more than Sgt. Slaughter's Noogies. Rey Mysterio powers out of a Batista headlock. Rey just WAFFLES Batista with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Batista walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Batista blocks a punch. Weak bodyslam on Rey by Batista sets up a legdrop. Powerslam from Batista on Rey. Hooks the leg for a two count. Flapjack from Batista on Rey. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Rey counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Lightning kick by Rey on Batista. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Batista flips out of a Rey Mysterio bodyslam attempt. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Rey Mysterio slams Batista, who rolls onto his stomach. What is Batista doing? Rey Mysterio picks him up and signals for a powerbomb. He raises Batista up...but then throws him off. Rey Mysterio saw that Batista had a chain and was ready to hit him with it. A kick to the gut stuns Batista, and the chain gets taken by Rey, who wraps it around his fist. Knock-out punch! Batista is out cold, KOed by his own weapon! The referee gets up to see the pinfall - 1....2....3! Another referee comes running down the aisle, and points out to the first official that Rey Mysterio used a steel chain to get this victory. The referee reverses the decision! Rey Mysterio has been disqualified! Matt Hardy Version 1.0 comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Rey Mysterio is ready though, and strikes first! Rey Mysterio spins Matt around. Rey Mysterio hits the West Coast Hop! Matt Hardy Version 1.0 has been left down on the canvas. The attempted ambush has backfired.

Rating-76
Reaction-80
Quality- 68

*Matt Hardy versus Rey Mysterio has been announced for SD*

Brock Lesnar is backstage hyping up his match at Oblivion versus HHH.*

Rating-71

The Dudley Boyz versus The World's Greatest Tag Team in a Tables match ends with Shelton throwing Bubba Ray Dudley into a table. After the match the Brothers of Destruction come down to the ringside area and beat down both teams.

Rating-85
Reaction-85
Quality-86

John Cena is walking backstage when he is spotted by The Rock, who attacks. They brawl around the arena for a while, until The Rock gets a clear upper hand and sends Cena into retreat.

Rating-96

In the semi finals of the IC tournament, Rob Van Dam defeats Edge by pinfall after Goldberg interfered. After the match, Goldberg beats down Edge.

*It is announced that at Oblivion, Edge and Christian will face Scott Steiner and Goldberg in a tag team match.*

Quality- 73

CM Punk versus Brock Lesnar ends with Brock Lesnar hitting the F5 for the pinfall. After the match, Lesnar lays Punk out with a chair.

Quality-74

Chris Benoit defeated Chris Jericho and Eddie Guerrero when Guerrero tapped out to the Crippler Crossface. Chris Benoit poses on the top rope as the show goes off the air.

Quality-84

I've decided to shorten my shows up and put my own recaps in instead of matches. This had to happen because I have major plans in 2 different feuds after Oblivion and what I have planned will come across as lame as hell with how the game writes it for you.

With just a couple of weeks before Oblivion, SD comes to us live from Houston Texas. A huge main event tonight as Chris Benoit will take on HHH for the World heavyweight championship.

Triple Threat Elimination Match

Kane versus Charlie Haas versus Bubba Ray Dudley ends with Kane spearing Charlie Hass to get a 3 count. Then Kane hits the chokeslam on Bubba for the 3 count.

Quality- 70
Overall Rating-68
Reaction-79

Brock Lesnar is in the back and claims that he will destroy Batista in the middle of the ring tonight

WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

Chris Jericho versus AJ Styles ends after 25+minutes of action when Chris Jericho hits the Lionsault for the 3 count. After the match Chris Benoit hits the ring and locks Jericho in the Crippler Crossface.

Rating-82
Reaction-84
Quality- 100

*It is announced that at the PPV Chris Benoit will face Chris Jericho for the World title in a submission match.

The Rock Defeats Billy Gunn with the Rock Bottom. Nothing too spectacular in this match as the overall rating was 63. Gunn was basically just fodder for the Rock.

Rey Mysterio defeated Abyss to retain the Heat World title. After the match, Abyss began to beat down Rey Mysterio until officials broke it up.

Rating=63

Randy Orton defeated Maven after an RKO. After the match Orton begins to beat down Maven.

Rating-64

Triple Threat Match

Undertaker versus Shelton Benjamin versus D-von Dudley.

The Undertaker scored the first pinfall of the match when he hit a chokeslam on D-von. Right after getting the pinfall, he turned around to get superkicked by Shelton as Shelton scored one of the biggest pinfalls of his young career.

Rating= 65

Chris Benoit versus HHH ended with HHH getting the pinfall after the match. Crowd was into theis match. Rating-66

*Overall a pretty lame show. The plans have started to form for what will happen after Oblivion*

King of the Ring 2014 Results!!!

Charlie Haas defeated Ted DiBiase to retain the WWE U.S. Title.

Ian Moore defeated Cash Stevens to win the WWE Intercontinental Title for the third time.

Cash Inc. defeated Sean O'Haire & Garrett and Mark Mason & Alex Furious in a triple threat tag team match to retain the WWE Unified Tag Team Titles.

The Miz beat John Morrison by DQ when Morrison decides to, in essence, go nuts on the guy. They brawl to the back and Morrison causes Miz to drive off again.

Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and Jack Swagger defeated Shawn Michaels, MVP, and Batista when Rhodes pinned Michaels.

Chris Sylvain defeated Kofi Kingston to win the 2014 King of the Ring tournament after the Hooded Stranger interfered. This gives indication that Sylvain flat out lied when he 'confessed' to being the one responsible for Kingston's misery.

HHH defeated Edge to retain the WWE Title.

Jason Collins defeated AJ Styles and Kane to win the World Heavyweight Title for the fourth time.

Overall rating: 91

Here's the entire tournament:

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Onto SummerSlam!!!

<font color=goldenrod><b><u>WWE Raw – August 2, 2010</u></b>

World Cup Group B action kicks us off tonight as Zack Ryder takes on Tyson Kidd. This bout is highly competitive and gets the crowd going. Ryder grabs the win following a Zack Attack. Kidd finishes group play at 0-3, while Ryder goes 2-1. Shawn Michaels announces that since three Group B participants finished with 2-1 records, we’d have a triple threat match right now, with the superstar taking the fall or submitting not advancing to the Round of 16.

Zack Ryder can’t believe he has to wrestle another match right away, especially against two great talents like Evan Bourne and John Morrison. This was a really fun, fast-paced match with plenty of nearfalls. Bourne shoves Morrison off the top to the outside before climbing the top rope himself. As the ref goes to check up on Morrison, Primo runs out and crotches Bourne on the top turnbuckle. Zack Ryder capitalizes with a top-rope Zack Attack. Against all odds, Ryder had won back-to-back matches. Ryder and Morrison advance to the Round of 16.

Group A wraps up as Goldust goes up against Chris Jericho. Good match from these two as per usual. Goldust nearly gets the huge upset but Jericho powers out and connects with a Codebreaker soon thereafter to advance. Jericho finishes group play at 2-0-1 while Goldust goes 1-2.

The Miz is looking to make an impact when the Round of 16 starts next week, but he had the chance to make an even bigger impact tonight against John Cena. Much like the previous match, The Miz had people think that the huge upset was going to happen, but it was not to be. Miz puts on a great showing, but still submits to the STF. After the match, Cena reminded everybody of his ongoing quest to run through the roster until he proves himself worthy of another title shot.

Group D wraps up with a match between David Hart Smith (accompanied by Tyson Kidd and Natalya) and William Regal (accompanied by Vladimir Kozlov). This was a very good technical match throughout the duration. Kozlov, Regal’s associate, started attacking Tyson Kidd. This distracted Smith, who got rolled up by Regal (who then hooked the tights). That’s the second time Smith has lost in this fashion. Nevertheless, Regal finishes group play at 2-1 to advance to the Round of 16, while Smith finishes at 1-2.

The 8th and final Raw participant in the Round of 16 was up for grabs in a Group C match between R-Truth and Justin Gabriel. Another good match, continuing a promising trend. Truth picks up the victory, albeit unknowingly benefitting from interference from the man who last week helped attack Gabriel on behalf of Primo. Truth advances at 2-1 while Gabriel goes 1-2. A brawl breaks out between Gabriel, Evan Bourne, Primo, and his associate.

Edge was thrilled to see that Shawn Michaels had booked another Triple H vs. Sheamus match for tonight, but his optimism went away when he was told he would be facing Randy Orton next week. He let his displeasure show as he interfered (a common theme tonight) in the main event, sufficiently distracting Triple H. Triple H then walked right into a Brogue Kick as Sheamus picks up a huge win, getting revenge for his PPV loss.

Sheamus takes off and Edge laughs at ringside. However, Randy Orton comes from behind and throws Edge into the ring. Edge eats a Pedigree as Triple H gets some revenge on Edge for costing him the match. Orton stands over the downed Edge and teases a MITB cash-in. He starts lining up for a punt but Edge spots it and manages to escape. Orton and Triple H pose on the turnbuckles to end the show.</font>

<font color=goldenrod>WWE NXT – August 3, 2010

Tonight would be a big night on NXT, as all 8 rookies would compete in one-on-one action throughout the night. After all was said and done – we’d have our first rookie challenge – the Talk the Talk challenge! Whoever wins it will get a match against the WWE Pro of their choice next week.

The undefeated Eli Cottonwood started us off against the winless Joe Hennig. Despite being outmatched size-wise, Hennig continued his trend of putting on a great performance and nearly scoring the upset. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough as a Chokeslam sealed his fate, sending Cottonwood to 4-0 while Hennig went to 0-4.

Last week, Alex Riley sucker-punched Johnny Prime. Tonight was Prime’s chance for revenge as the two squared off. After a good athletic contest, Jack Swagger attempts to distract Prime. Finlay keeps him at bay while sliding a shillelagh into the ring. Prime connects with a shillelagh shot and grabs his first NXT win while heel Michael Cole bitches at ringside that A-Ri got screwed even though his pro started it. Prime and Riley both have 1-2 records.

Titus O’Neill continues to impress in his match against Donny Marlow. After a decent enough brawl, O’Neill grabs the victory with a unique spinebuster bomb. After the match, Sheamus connects with a Brogue Kick to Marlow. Sheamus is coaching his rookie straight to the top! O’Neill’s record is now 3-1 while Marlow falls to 0-4.

Much like the opening contest, our main event pits an undefeated guy (Kaval) against a guy looking for his first win (Drake Brewer). The two mismatched rookie/pro pairings come into play. Kaval appears to have Brewer finished off, but Ted DiBiase instructs him that rather than use his own moves, Kaval should learn from the best and use DiBiase’s moves. The two get into a shouting match as Goldust talks to his rookie on the other side of the ring. Brewer’s had enough of it and in a unique spot he throws Goldust over the ropes into the ring and uses him as a battering ram against Kaval, all while the ref was preoccupied with DiBiase. Brewer gets a quick roll-up on the stunned Kaval to get into the win column at 1-2. Kaval tastes defeat for the first time and goes to 3-1.

The Talk the Talk challenge is quite entertaining in a weird sort of way. The eight rookies discussed the most random topics, and in the end Kaval and Joe Hennig get the most fanfare. They hold a tiebreaker round. Kaval gets a decent response with his subject of masking tape, saying he’d like to tape DiBiase’s mouth shut. Hennig gets the topic of gum. Rather than say anything, Hennig heads to the top rope and executes his dad’s patented “gum spit and swat” move to perfection. That gets a huge ovation, enough to give him the win.

With the first Pro’s Poll coming at the end of next week’s show, Hennig says he needs to make an impression. So as for the WWE Pro he’s going to face next week, he wants a re-match with Jack Swagger! That’s gonna be awesome. Swagger laughs it off and shakes his head while Hennig sports a cool and collected grin to end the show.</font>

JANUARY 24, 2005 - MONDAY NIGHT RAW

WWE.com announced over the weekend that a round robin-style tournament would be held over the next five weeks with six of the top contenders for the United States Title going at it. The best records will face off at Superbrawl for a title shot at WrestleMania! Add to that Rhyno and Eddie Guerrero against Christian and Tajiri, a huge tag team main event between Canadian Violence and the team of John Cena and The Rock, plus a challenge from Brock Lesnar, and tonight's RAW looks like it's going to be off the charts!

The tournament kicks off as La Resistance's Rene Dupree takes on the Natural Born Ministry's Haas! Decent contest, but the crowd didn't care much for the heel-heel matchup, so it lost some luster. Haas picks up the win with the Haas of Pain to start 1-0 while Dupree now starts in an 0-1 hole.

On the opposite end of the spectrum is our second tournament match as two of RAW's most popular mid/upper midcard Superstars go one-on-one. A-Train and Paul London get a much bigger reaction than our opening contest. Train uses his power while London uses speed to put on a fun match. London looks like he's on the verge of a win after a big huracanrana, but as A-Train reverses an Irish whip, London winds up running right into a chair being held by his rival Damien! London staggers forward into the Derailer, and A-Train picks up the win! Damien comes into the ring to continue the beating, but A-Train realizes what's happened and hits him with a Derailer out of frustration. Obviously, Train didn't want to win this way, but he's off to a 1-0 start while London falls to 0-1.

London grabbed a microphone after the loss and basically cuts a "What is your problem?!?" promo on Damien. London still doesn't get why Damien has continually assaulted him since his RAW debut, and he especially doesn't get why Damien keeps going after him when he's got his match against Rey Mysterio at Superbrawl. (Yeah, it's almost like I'm building a long-term story between these two).

The first round of matches comes to an end next as Shelton Benjamin takes on a man who has done a lot to make his life miserable lately, the leader of the Natural Born Ministry, Sean O'Haire. It's a little depressing to think of how far Sean O'Haire has fallen since his World Title reign last year, but he can still put on damn good matches, especially when he's in there with a wrestler the caliber of Benjamin. Eventually, Shelton picks up a big win with the Dragon Whip to start 1-0 and put O'Haire down 0-1. There are still four weeks left, but Shelton is looking like a frontrunner!

Back from commercial, and Shelton's former college teammate Brock Lesnar's music hits. He comes to the ring and grabs a microphone. He starts off by cutting a promo on his Superbrawl match with Rob Van Dam. He says that he decided that the best way to prepare for RVD is to go back to the beginning, to where it all started for Mr. Monday Night. So, now for the next several weeks, Brock's going to run through any ECW original he can get his hands on!

The first victim is... a debuting Axl Rotten! Rotten comes to the ring to a good nostalgia pop, but he walks right into a piledriver and an F-5 and Brock picks up a quick squash win! After the match, RVD comes out for a measure of revenge and lays Brock out with a chairshot!

Rey Mysterio is backstage, and he has questions. Like Paul London, he doesn't understand what's happening. Matt Hardy has a big match with Eddie Guerrero at Superbrawl, and Rey has one against Damien. So why does Matt keep attacking him on SmackDown!?

Much like we imagine TNA will be in 2010, those questions will remain unanswered and we just move on to a new segment. This time, it's World Champion Rhyno teaming with one-half of the World Tag Team Champions Eddie Guerrero against Tajiri and Royal Rumble winner Christian! Two budding rivalries collide in this big tag match that absolutely tears the roof off of the arena! The heels pick up the win and the momentum when Christian plants Eddie with an Unprettier.

Before our big main event, Chris Jericho is out to cut a promo on his rivalry with Intercontinental Champion John Cena. Basically just reminding viewers for whom the last three days has seemed more like 31 that they're feuding and both awesome on the mic.

Our main event gets a 96 rating for crowd reaction and 90 for the match quality, and why shouldn't it? Cena, Rock, Benoit, and Jericho can all go and they show it tonight. Lots of near falls, and Benoit whips out a Tiger Driver '91 at one point. Eventually, The Rock picks up the clean win for his team by hitting Benoit with the Rock Bottom! After the match, Canadian Violence get some revenge by jumping the babyfaces, driving them from the ring.

The WWE Champion grabs a microphone from ringside and tears into Benoit. Benoit talks a big game about cashing in his title shot at any time. So why doesn't he just do it already? The Rock knows that Benoit is one of the best wrestlers in the world, but he also knows that he's absolutely crazy. He just hopes that Benoit can get his act together long enough for Rock to lay him out and take that briefcase, turn it sideways, and shove it straight up his candy ass! He then leads a crowd singalong in his catchphrase, and RAW goes off the air.

JANUARY 28, 2005 - SMACKDOWN!

Last week, Ron Simmons turned on John Morrison to align himself with his former tag team partner John Layfield, reforming the APA. Tonight, Morrison looks for revenge, and he's bringing Joey Matthews. It's M'n'M versus the APA for a shot at the World Tag Team Titles! Simmons has definitely lost a step, and it plays a big part in this match's rating unfortunately. Matthews tries for a suplex, but Layfield catches him with a low blow while Simmons has the ref's attention and turns it into a small package for the cheap win. After the match, the teams brawl up the aisle and out of sight, but the APA have earned the title shot!

At Superbrawl, "Nature Boy" Dave Batista will be going one-on-one with his old rival Rico Constantino, but tonight Rico's partner Billy Gunn will look to slow the monster's momentum. He puts up a great fight, but Batista's manager Theodore Long distracts him at an opportune moment, allowing Bats to hit the Batista Bomb and pick up the win. After the match, Rico's music hits, and he makes the save, preventing any further damage.

WWE Women's Champion, the Elite Diva Mickie James is backstage, and she cuts a promo. Basically reminding us that she still exists and is still, in fact, Elite. Unfortunately there are no Divas on SmackDown! for her to fight, so... uh, hi!

Monday night, Brock Lesnar decimated Axl Rotten after vowing to squash his way through the ECW Originals on his way to his Superbrawl match with Rob Van Dam. Tonight, Lesnar faces Nova, a superstar on the verge of stardom. Nova puts on a much better showing than did Rotten, but he too eventually falls victim to the F5. After the match, Lesnar jumps Nova in the aisle with a brutal clothesline and a series of stomps. Brock Lesnar looks like a man possessed!

The Dudley Boyz won a fatal fourway last week to earn a shot tonight at Los Guerreros' World Tag Team Titles. We now know the winners of this match will have to take on the APA next week on SmackDown! The two most popular teams on SmackDown! put on a great match, and Eddie Guerrero looks like he's about to secure a successful defense after hitting Bubba Ray with a frogsplash, but Tajiri hits the ring out of nowhere to cause the disqualification. Tajiri continues the beating for a moment before fleeing in the face of the other three.

Chris Benoit and Christian are backstage. Chris Benoit has been sitting on a title opportunity for seven months, while Christian will get his in less than two. The co-contenders cut a promo about Rhyno and The Rock, saying that their time as champions is quickly coming to an end. Christian does most of the talking while Benoit seems much more interested in his Money In The Bank briefcase.

Rico Constantino makes his second appearance of the night as he faces off against Randy Orton in a battle of two of SmackDown!'s top upper-midcarders. Great match between the two ends with Orton hitting the RKO for the clean win. After the match, The Hurricane comes down with a chair and blasts Orton with it, continuing their feud.

Speaking of great matches, our next contest is an exciting high-flying affair between The Hurricane and Chris Jericho. Tremendous contest that sees Hurricane nearly pick up the win with his Shining Wizard, but Randy Orton breaks up what could have been the winning pinfall, resulting in a DQ. After the match, Orton and Jericho double-team Hurricane until Intercontinental Champion John Cena comes sprinting down the aisle to drive off the heels.

World Champion Rhyno and WWE Champion The Rock are backstage in a near-mirror-image of the Benoit/Christian promo from earlier. Doesn't take a genius to figure out that these four will be involved in the WrestleMania title matches, but who will face who and what condition will everyone be in with as much time as there is to tear each other apart?

Two men who held the WWE Title last year go head-to-head next as Cruiserweight Champion Matt Hardy Version 2.0 takes on Intercontinental Champion John Cena! Hardy is still trying to climb back into the Elite, and he puts on a great showing against Cena but - like so many matches tonight - it's marred by interference. Cena wins by disqualification after Chris Jericho gets involved. Rey Mysterio makes the save with a chair, saving Cena from too much damage at the hands of Jericho and Hardy.

Tonight's main event is a definite contender for Match of the Year as Rey Mysterio and Tajiri put on an absolute classic! Rey gets a great nearfall with a flying cross body, and Tajiri gets one with a second-rope back heel kick. Great back-and-forth action until Matt Hardy Version 2.0 takes out Rey with a chair, allowing Tajiri to roll him up for the cheap win. After the match, Eddie Guerrero makes the save and the best friends stand tall as SmackDown! goes off the air.

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<u>Stuff leading to SummerSlam</u>
Edge challenges Randy Orton to a feud-ending match after the Viper mocks him for his loss against HHH at King of the Ring. Orton gets to pick the stipulation otherwise it's no dice. He settles on an I Quit Match. Both men vow to walk out the better man at SummerSlam.

Evan Bourne's additional testimony against the reign of Steve Austin as GM gives Ted DiBiase enough backing to present his case to the Board of Directors. Austin challenges him to be a man about things. DiBiase, insulted, challenges Austin to a match at SummerSlam. Austin denies the request and walks away. However, over on SmackDown!, the continued unrest of the SmackDown! locker room over the Rock's lack of control over the Kofi Kingston situation along with the Rock forcing Cody Rhodes into another confrontation with Shawn Michaels (where Michaels is hospitalized), inspires Rhodes and DiBiase to trick both Austin AND the Rock in the ring on Raw where the two Legacy teammates decimate the two general managers and challenge them both two a tag match at SummerSlam. The Board of Directors makes the match official naming it the Three Wishes Match. If Rhodes and DiBiase win, they are each allowed to make three demands from their respective GMs that cannot be refused under penalty of termination. If Austin and Rock win, they are allowed three decisions each that cannot be rebuked by the Board or challenged by Rhodes and DiBiase.

Mr. Kennedy wants to form an alliance with Shelton Benjamin believing the two share a bond as two great former champions who constantly get shafted. Benjamin rebukes him under the belief that he got to the top without someone attached to his hip. The two agree to settle things at SummerSlam.

John Morrison wants The Miz in the worst way even after practically destroying the Awesome One at King of the Ring. Miz agrees to a rematch but only under the condition that Morrison is fired if he goes off the deep end again and gets DQ'ed.

Chris Sylvain's victory at King of the Ring allows him to challenge HHH for the WWE Title at SummerSlam. He claims he only confessed to being behind Kofi's mishaps because he was asked to by the real anonymous mastermind. The two made a deal; Sylvain would confess in order to get the security removed from ringside and the mystery man would ensure Sylvain's victory at King of the Ring. Sylvain admits that he doesn't really know who this person is but quite frankly he doesn't care as he now has what he wants. He and HHH go back and forth over the coming weeks about being the top star on Raw. Sylvain even goes as far as to claim that it won't be a match at SummerSlam; it'll be the most brutal passing of the torch ceremony in history.

SmackDown!:
Kane turns heel on newly crowned champion Jason Collins with the justification that Collins betrayed him by taking the World Title at King of the Ring. Kane could've cashed in Collins anytime but he didn't and now he paid the price for actually showing mercy. The two vow to destroy each other at SummerSlam.

Ian Moore defends his WWE Intercontinental Title in a feud-ending cage match against Cash Stevens on the SmackDown! after King of the Ring. He retains, however, immediately after the match, a returning Shad (who has last seen being wheeled off to the hospital at Judgment Day) assaults Ian Moore and then frantically hands a piece of paper to the referee. The referee talks with the announcer and the timekeeper. It is then announced that there will now be an Intercontinental Title match between Moore and Shad right now. Everyone is puzzled. Shad takes advantage of Moore's beaten state to pick up the win and the title. The next week Shad explains that he's had the right to challenge for the Intercontinental Title ever since he won a four way back in December but Kofi Kingston had knocked him out the night he was supposed to have his match. He got caught up in the business of Kofi but always kept his title shot in his back pocket for a rainy day. Moore immediately demands his rematch and receives it. However, Kofi Kingston storms in from the back and assaults Ian Moore during the match and causes a DQ. Kingston pulls out a hood and claims he found it in Moore's locker room. The next week, Moore claims he's had enough of Kofi. He questions Kofi's belief that Moore is responsible for all of his misery. If it had been Moore and he had hired Shad to act on his behalf, why would Shad return and rob him of the Intercontinental Title? Moore says it doesn't matter because he's taking matters into his own hands. He wants Kofi Kingston at SummerSlam. If Kofi's mission to beat the truth out of everyone on SmackDown!, it's Moore's mission to beat some sense into Kofi. Kofi comes out and tries to apologize but Moore shoves it back in his face claiming his paranoia has gotten the better of him and his narrow-mindedness is going to cost him. Moore doesn't care anymore if Kofi believes him or not. At SummerSlam, it's about setting things straight.

Jack Swagger is challenged by Batista to a match. Swagger accepts under the belief that his all-around wrestling style is more than a match for Batista's power game. Swagger will be the apex predator on SmackDown! after SummerSlam.

<font color=goldenrod>It's amazing how much my desire to play this wanes despite me having SummerSlam mapped out plus ideas for NOC and a huge angle to start at Bragging Rights :o

With SVR11 coming out next week I doubt that trend will change.</fomt>

So here are the results!

Shelton Benjamin defeated Mr. Kennedy.

Kofi Kingston defeated Ian Moore. Kingston tries to make good after the match but Moore just walks away.

The Miz defeated John Morrison. Miz takes advantage of Morrison's anger and argument with the referee to sneak out a pinfall.

Jack Swagger defeated Batista.

Randy Orton defeated Edge in an I Quit match.

Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes defeated Steve Austin and The Rock. DiBiase and Rhodes are now granted three demands each from their respective GMs.

Jason Collins defeated Kane to retain the World Heavyweight Title.

Chris Sylvain defeated HHH to win the WWE Title.

Overall Rating: 93%

After SummerSlam, I decided to take HHH, Edge, and Kane off TV to sell the carnage of SummerSlam and allow some of the other stuff I've got going on to breathe a bit. Unforgiven's on the way!

Not me. I've got too much good stuff going down in my fed that it's hard to stop. I've got the unmasking of Kofi's mystery stalker coming up, the final showdown between the cruiserweights and heavyweights over on SmackDown!, Chris Sylvain's tyrannical reign as WWE Champion on Raw, Bragging Rights where I'll finally follow the WWE's example and unify the two women's titles, and the end of the near two-year long reign of Cash Incorporated as Unified Tag Team Champions. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Stay tuned or I'll make a family member run for public office!!!

<font color=goldenrod>Since I'm not sure I'll ever get to it otherwise (and if I do it will be ages from now surely) - the big storyline that I planned on ripping off from WWE was, obviously, the Nexus. I had 2 ways that I was thinking about doing it:

1. Build up for Bragging Rights, a huge 20-man tag team bout. Team Raw and Team SmackDown both feature a mix of big names, midcarders, and low-carders. As luck would have it, all 8 Season One NXT guys wind up grabbing spots in one way or another to represent their respective brands. The elimination match winds down, the field gets cut in half with both teams having 5 guys remaining, the Raw and SmackDown captains plus the NXT guys. Suddenly the NXT guys just start attacking their captains and steal the trophy for themselves.

2. The group isn't formed until after Season 2 ends and its participants are split with half going to Raw and half going to SmackDown as I did with the Season 1 guys. The group forms with the SmackDown NXT alumni "invading" Raw sorta like in real life. They terrorize the company for a bit only for the Raw NXT guys to unite.....only for them to be in on it too.

Either way, my version of the Nexus has two "branches" with the common goal of taing over the company.</font>

20 Man tag team bout? Hope you don't pay the guys per appearance.

<font color=goldenrod>It's WWE...so no</font> :shifty:

Build to Unforgiven!

Ted DiBiase comes out on the Raw after SummerSlam demanding Austin meets him in the ring so he can grant Ted's three wishes that he rightfully earned by his team beating the two GMs at SummerSlam. Ted reminds Austin that none of the three requests can be refused or else Austin is out of a job. He gives Austin some verbal abuse and then gets right to the first demand which is the most obvious one. The U.S. Title was wrongfully stripped from DiBiase and Charlie Haas was essentially handed the thing back at Night of Champions all for the purpose of humiliating DiBiase and making Austin laugh. Therefore his first request is for Austin to immediately strip Charlie Haas of the United States Title. Austin bows his head down and ponders this over. Ted demands it again or else Austin is fired as GM. Austin raises his mic and in a hushed manner declares that he is stripping Charlie Haas of the title. Ted is all smiles and asks Austin if it was so hard. He gets ready to make his next demand but Chris Sylvain, the new WWE Champion interrupts, and joins the two and talks about himself. Sylvain is the best thing going on Raw. Hell, he's the best thing going on either show. He wants Ted and Austin to have their little pow-wow someplace else because the WWE Champion is the only important thing on this show. DiBiase gets right up in Sylvain's face and agrees that being champion is important. Therefore his next demand is a floating WWE Title opportunity to be used whenever Ted sees fit until the day he decides to hang up his boots. Austin begrudgingly agrees. Ted then gets in Austin's face and points out that Austin doesn't look too happy doing his job as GM. Maybe Austin needs a vacation or at the very least some help in his duties. Ted wants to ask for something he's always wanted. Something even his money has never been able to buy. He wants power. Therefore, Ted's last demand is to be named the co-GM of Raw. Austin is really taken back at this. Ted urges Austin to do it. Austin raises his mic again after thinking this one over and proclaims, "Ted, if having you as a general manager of this show means that I get to keep my job, well, hell....you're fresh out of luck!" KICK! WHAM! STUNNER! DiBiase goes down! Austin gets back on the mic: "Don't bother firing me. I....QUIT!" Austin leaves the ring saluting the crowd.

Sylvain is still the ring looking down at DiBiase. He shakes his head in disapproval and points out the weakness of the Raw superstars. If they can't even step up to a has-been like Steve Austin, how can any of them step up to Chris Sylvain? How can they expect to be rewarded without any risk? Shelton Benjamin interrupts and claims he knows all about risk. He also knows all about the kind of guy Chris Sylvain is. Chris Sylvain doesn't like being disrespected or punked out. "Well consider yourself disrespected.' BAM! Right hand from Benjamin! Sylvain grabs his belt and retreats.

In the back, the locker room ponders what will happen now that Raw doesn't have a General Manager.

The New Frontier (Jeremy Matthews and Scott Andrews) and the Thug Life Soldiers (Jordan and Jerome) each win fatal four-way tag matches and will face each other to determine the number one contenders to the Unified Tag Team Titles.

A series of matches are also being set-up to determine the number one contender for Kevin Daniels' Cruiserweight Title.

Oracle feels she's been getting the shaft ever since being drafted to Raw. She knows all about Victoria and she should be the one who dethrones her for the Diva's Title.

Over on SmackDown!, Cody Rhodes opens the show with the Rock as he is set to make his demands known. Rhodes wonders if Rock is going to turn chicken and quit like Austin did. Rock just wants Cody to get on with it. Rhodes points out that he respects Ted DiBiase but sadly he's not as patient as his former Legacy teammate. Rhodes wants a shot at Jason Collins' World Heavyweight Title TONIGHT! Rock makes it official by announcing the match as the main event. Rhodes continues as he reveals that his next request isn't entirely selfish. He made a vow to the rest of the SmackDown! locker room that if they supported Rhodes in his campaign against the Rock, he'd make a special request that would benefit all of them. It's something that should've been done a long time ago. Rhodes wants Kofi Kingston suspended....indefinitely. Rock isn't sure about this one but Rhodes claims that if it had been done right from the get go when Kofi was beginning his vigilante-style investigation, maybe the Rock and Austin wouldn't be in the positions they are now. He repeats his request and this time, after much deliberation, the Rock declares that Kofi Kingston is, in fact, suspended. Rock, however, points out that this essentially makes Rhodes the prime suspect in the case of who is behind Kofi's misery. Rhodes says it doesn't matter because it's not him anyway. HOLY F*CK! It's Shawn Michaels back from being hospitalized a few weeks back by Rhodes. He tries to get to Rhodes but the Dashing One escapes but he gets back on the mic and says his last request has just come to him. He wants the Rock to trade Shawn Michaels back to Raw! Rock and Michaels stare at each other as Rhodes smiles away.

More stuff happens (I'll get into more detail when I get to No Mercy since it's a SmackDown! PPV) and we get to the main event: Jason Collins defending the World Heavyweight Title against Cody Rhodes. Collins is nowhere near 100% after his brutal encounter with Kane at SummerSlam. Rhodes is able to get the upper-hand several times during the match and victory looks to be within his grasp but Shawn Michaels comes from the crowd with security hot his heels. He tries jumping the barrier but is held back. It's enough to draw the attention of Rhodes however and he yells at security to get him out of the arena since he's no longer a SmackDown! superstar. Collins takes advantage with a surprise Fall From Heaven for the pin and successful defense.

Back on Raw, The New Frontier emerge as number one contenders and Matt Stryker wins the cruiserweight series to win the right to challenge for the Cruiserweight Title. The Diva's title will be defended in a triple threat match involving the champion, Victoria against Kim Roderick and Oracle.

Evan Bourne is feeling tremendous guilt over what happened to Austin at SummerSlam and Raw last week. He only hoped that by speaking up against Austin that'd there be some restructuring or limits placed on Austin. He didn't want Austin gone completely or being forced to do the bidding of DiBiase. He vows to set things right.

Speaking of Ted DiBiase, he's out to speak out against Austin over what he did the previous week. He feels like he should be mad but he then goes over the things he did manage to get and Austin not being around kind of makes up for not becoming co-GM. He does want to complain about not receiving the U.S. Title. Seeing as Charlie Haas no longer has a claim to it, he should've been given the belt last week. Out comes WWE owner M-A-G with the title belt in hand!!! M-A-G gets on the mic and points out that Ted only asked Austin to strip Haas of the title. No one said anything about giving the title back to DiBiase. Ted says that it was implied since he never really lost it in the first place. It was wrongfully taken away. Ted pleads with M-A-G saying that he knows deep down in his heart that it was wrong to take the title from him and that he is still the true champion. M-A-G actually agrees and thus makes it official. Ted DiBiase is now the new United States champion. Ted celebrates as the crowd boos. "However," M-A-G continues, "now I have another individual from whom the title was wrongfully removed. And seeing as you're all about doing the right thing DiBiase, you will be facing that man tonight. You will defend your U.S. Title against Charlie Haas!"

Blah, blah, blah, stuff happens, DiBiase manages to retain the title via chicanery.

The next week, Bourne appeals to the entire fanbase, the Raw locker room, and M-A-G to consider a return for Steve Austin. Bourne has begun a drive and want everyone to be a part of it. M-A-G comes out and speaks to Bourne about this. M-A-G makes it clear that Austin made his own choice and he really can't do much about that. However, he can't ignore the cries of the faithful WWE fans nor can he completely ignore the demand that Ted DiBiase made. So he offers Bourne and DiBiase a deal: both men must enlist two other superstars to join them in a six-man tag team match. If Bourne's team wins, Austin is re-instated as GM if that's what he wants. If DiBiase's team wins, DiBiase gets his wish of being a co-GM.

So the Unforgiven card is as follows:
WWE Title: Chris Sylvain vs. Shelton Benjamin
WWE Cruiserweight Title: Kevin Daniels vs. Matt Stryker
WWE Unified Tag Team Titles: Cash Inc. vs. The New Frontier
WWE Diva's Title: Victoria vs. Oracle vs. Kim Roderick
Evan Bourne, Charlie Haas, and John Morrison vs. Ted DiBiase, William Regal, and The Miz
Mr. Kennedy vs. Randy Orton
R-Truth vs. Bret Banderas
Triple Threat U.S. Title number one contendership match: Sean Criss vs. Pete Shapiro vs. Scott Blackmore

JANUARY 31, 2005 - MONDAY NIGHT RAW

Brock Lesnar's quest to destroy Rob Van Dam's past on the way to destroying his future continues as RAW opens tonight. Tonight, Lesnar faces one of RVD's best friends, Tommy Dreamer. As soon as the bell rings, Lesnar goes on the attack. Big punches, a butterfly suplex, then a Russian legsweep. Dreamer comes back with a slam and an old-school ECW-style piledriver, but Lesnar fights right back with a spear and a big DDT for a nearfall. Big kick to the stomach to set up the F-5 and Lesnar picks up another win. After the match, RVD hits the ring and lays Lesnar out before hitting the Five-Star Frogsplash and standing over his rival.

Back from commercial, Tommy Dreamer and Rob Van Dam are two of twenty men in the ring. Tommy's definitely feeling the effects of his beating at Lesnar's hands, but now one of the mid/upper-midcarders in the ring will become the newest member of the Elite! As soon as the bell rings, Billy Gunn shockingly throws his partner Rico Constantino over the top rope! Sean O'Haire is the next casualty, courtesy of Matt Hardy Version 2.0. A-Train takes out Chris Kanyon, while The Hurricane takes out Paul London. Damien takes out Shelton Benjamin. We know A-Train won't be the first superstar with two eliminations, because Dave Batista throws him out of the match. Hardy, on the other hand, does get a second elim by taking out Haas. RVD takes out Damien, and a lot of the expected heavy hitters are now out of the match. Gunn gets his second elimination by taking out Nunzio, only to get dumped out by Chavo Guerrero, and we're down to ten. Randy Orton takes out Hardy. D-Von Dudley eliminates Carlito. Bubba Ray Dudley eliminates John Layfield, while his brother gets taken out by Chavo. The Hurricane eliminates RVD, and Batista eliminates Bubba Ray Dudley to bring us down to our final four. Either Chavo Guerrero, Batista, The Hurricane, or Randy Orton will be Elite when all is said and done! Chavo is taken out by Batista, and we have a tremendous triple threat on our hands. Eventually, Orton takes out his old Evolution stablemate Batista, then hits an RKO on his rival Hurricane, dumping him to the floor! Orton has found the loophole to get himself back on RAW!

After the match, Hurricane grabs a microphone and challenges Orton to a match at Superbrawl. Orton is flying high after the win and he accepts the challenge. The match is on!

The United States contender series continues next as Natural Born Ministry members Sean O'Haire and Haas go at it. Haas enters this match 1-0 and his leader O'Haire is 0-1, but when all is said and done, both men are 1-1 after Haas gets caught with the Prophecy. After the match, they shake hands, showing that the Ministry still stands together.

Our next contender series match pits two 1-0 superstars against each other. A-Train and Shelton Benjamin have been partners on more than one occasion, but tonight they go to war for position in the contender rankings. Solid match between the two fan favorites ends with Shelton hitting the Dragon Whip to climb to 2-0, while Train drops to 1-1. After the match, the friends shake hands.

Both Paul London and Rene Dupree lost their matches last week, so tonight they both need the win to stay in contention. Really good match that shows that Dupree is starting to get over. London picks up the win with London Calling to climb up to .500!

Through two weeks, the standings in the U.S. Contender Series are as follows:

2-0 Shelton Benjamin
1-1 A-Train
1-1 Haas
1-1 Paul London
1-1 Sean O'Haire
0-2 Rene Dupree

Rey Mysterio and Mickie James are backstage. Basically a reminder that there's a bit of history between them. They talk about Rey's feud with Matt Hardy Version 2.0, and they insinuate that there might be a mixed-tag match on SmackDown!

Time to kick off our massive quadruple main event as Eddie Guerrero and Chris Jericho battle it out in a match between two of the fastest members of the Elite! Great match that goes back-and-forth several times. Eddie hits the frogsplash, but before the ref's hand can hit a third time, Eddie gets blasted by a Kick of Death from Tajiri! The ref calls for the bell, but Jericho and Tajiri pummel Eddie. John Cena's music hits, and the IC Champ is here! He hits the ring and helps Eddie drive off the heels.

Officials clear the ring, and now it's time for Cena versus Tajiri! This match is even better than its predecessor, proving that these two could very well be the future of the industry. Tajiri hits a big top-rope DDT, then motions to the back. Jericho returns to the ring and clamps on the Walls of Jericho! The ref misses the whole thing because Tajiri has him distracted. Tajiri picks up the cheap pin, but Eddie Guerrero makes the save after the bell. He uses a chair to drive off the heels and repay Cena for the earlier save.

And the matches keep getting better as WWE Champion The Rock takes on Royal Rumble winner Christian in an absolute masterpiece. In a nearly identical finish to the previous match, Chris Benoit clamps the Crippler Crossface on Rock, allowing Xian to pick up the win. After the match, World Champion Rhyno makes his entrance with a chair to drive off the heels.

I guess I put these matches in the wrong order, because the Rhyno/Benoit main event winds up being the worst of the four main events. Still a really good match, but the other three were better. Again, the main event is marred by interference, but Christian blasting Rhyno with a chair results in a DQ this time. Benoit and Xian go to work until The Rock makes it to the ring to drive them off, leaving the world champions standing tall as RAW goes off the air.

JANUARY 2005 RECAP


RAW

(Overall Won-Loss, Season 2 W-L) The Elite (Jan. W-L, Overness) (Matches)
(23-5, 9-2) Mickie James (1-0, 98) (W w/Train vs Brock/Jazz)
(62-35, 24-14) The Rock (7-2, 100) (W RKO, W battle royal, W Tajiri, L w/Rhyno vs Violence, W Y2J, W 8-man tag, W Xian, W w/Cena vs Violence, L Xian)
(53-33-3, 24-14-1) Rhyno (5-3-1, 99) (W UT, L battle royal, W Orton, L w/Rock vs Violence, D Xian, W 8-man tag, W Y2J, L w/Eddie vs Xian/Tajiri, W Benoit)
(62-42, 22-21) Brock Lesnar (6-4, 95) (W w/Tajiri vs Eddie/Rey, L battle royal, L Royal Rumble, L w/Jazz vs Train/Mickie, L Rey, W RVD, W w/Matt vs Rey/Hurricane, W Axl, W Nova, W Tommy)
(57-42-3, 23-17) Chris Benoit (2-6, 94) (W Shelton, L battle royal, L Rey, L Royal Rumble, W w/Benoit vs Rock/Rhyno, L Rey, L w/Y2J vs Cena/Rock, L Rhyno)
(59-47, 22-22) John Cena (5-3, 96) (W triple threat, L battle royal, L Royal Rumble, W 3-way tag, W 8-man tag, W w/Rock vs Violence, W Matt, L Tajiri)
(45-40, 13-14) Rey Mysterio (5-4, 99) (L w/Eddie vs Brock/Tajiri, L battle royal, W Benoit, L Royal Rumble, W 3-way tag, W Brock, W Benoit, L w/Hurricane vs Brock/Matt, L Tajiri)
(53-50-1, 16-17) Eddie Guerrero (5-5, 99) (L w/Rey vs Brock/Tajiri, L battle royal, W Y2J, L Royal Rumble, W Tajiri, W 8-man tag, L 4-way tag, L w/Rhyno vs Xian/Tajiri, W w/Chavo vs Dudleyz, W Y2J)
(45-49-1, 16-20-1) Christian (3-5-1, 100) (L triple threat, L battle royal, W Royal Rumble, L 3-way tag, D Rhyno, L 8-man tag, L Rock, W w/Tajiri vs Eddie/Rhyno, W Rock)
(43-47-1, 17-13) Tajiri (5-4, 100) (W w/Brock vs Eddie/Rey, L battle royal, L Rock, L Eddie, W Hart, L 8-man tag, W w/Xian vs Eddie/Rhyno, W Rey, W Cena)
(48-54-2, 20-24) Chris Jericho (2-9, 100) (W RVD, L battle royal, L Eddie, L Royal Rumble, W w/Y2J vs Rock/Rhyno, L Rock, L 8-man tag, L Rhyno, L w/Benoit vs Cena/Rock, L Hurricane, L Eddie)
(21-24, 10-14) Randy Orton (2-3, 97) (L Rock, L Rhyno, L RVD, W Rico, W battle royal)

(Overall Won-Loss, Season 2 W-L) Upper Midcard (Jan. W-L, Overness) (Matches)
(29-14, 11-10) Damien (1-3, 85) (L Royal Rumble, L 3-way tag, W London, L battle royal)
(39-44-1, 8-18) Rob Van Dam (1-4, 89) (L Y2J, L Royal Rumble, W RKO, L Brock, L battle royal)
(37-48, 9-20) Shelton Benjamin (3-5, 83) (L Benoit, L UT, L Royal Rumble, W UT, L w/Train vs O'Haire/Haas, W O'Haire, L battle royal, W Train)
(20-37-2, 12-15-1) Paul London (1-6, 83) (L Bats, L Matt, L Royal Rumble, L Damien, L Train, L battle royal, W Dupree)

(Overall Won-Loss, Season 2 W-L) Midcard (Jan. W-L, Overness) (Matches)
(48-33-1, 8-13) Sean O'Haire (2-3, 75) (L Royal Rumble, W w/Haas vs Train/Shelton, L Shelton, L battle royal, W Haas)
(18-13-1, 4-1) Trish Stratus (0-0, 82) (N/A)
(13-10, 1-2) Victoria (0-0, 71) (N/A)
(5-4, 5-4) Payne (0-1, 49) (L Regal)
(38-34-1, 8-6) Big Show (0-0, 67) (N/A)
(29-31-1, 6-6) Kane (0-0, 66) (N/A)
(28-35, 14-11) A-Train (3-4, 79) (W Stamboli, L Royal Rumble, W w/Mickie vs Brock/Jazz, L w/Shelton vs O'Haire/Haas, W London, L battle royal, L Shelton)
(31-44-1, 5-13) Undertaker (1-2, 62) (L Rhyno, W Shelton, L Shelton)
(23-33, 5-6) William Regal (1-1, 71) (W Payne, L Royal Rumble)
(13-19, 1-9) Jazz (0-1, 77) (L w/Brock vs Train/Mickie)
(20-30, 1-6) Chuck Palumbo (0-0, 68) (N/A)
(8-13-1, 2-2) Gail Kim (0-0, 75) (N/A)
(16-28, 1-8) Johnny Stamboli (0-1, 70) (L Train)
(25-44, 4-13) Haas (2-4, 71) (L Royal Rumble, L 3-way tag, W w/O'Haire vs Train/Shelton, W Dupree, L battle royal, L O'Haire)
(9-16, 3-2) Lita (0-0, 77) (N/A)
(20-38, 4-10) Tommy Dreamer (1-2, 71) (W Grenier, L Royal Rumble, L Brock)
(14-29, 4-3) Sylvan Grenier (0-1, 70) (L Tommy)
(8-16, 2-4) Molly Holly (0-0, 74) (N/A)
(17-38, 6-7) Rene Dupree (0-3, 72) (L Royal Rumble, L Haas, L London)
(6-30, 1-5) Rob Conway (0-0, 68) (N/A)

(Overall Won-Loss, Season 2 W-L) Lower Midcard (Dec. W-L, Overness) (Matches)
(2-10, 0-7) Fred Williams (0-0, 61) (N/A)
(1-7, 0-3) Shaniqua (0-0, 52) (N/A)
(0-1, 0-1) Axl Rotten (0-1, 53) (L Brock)
(0-3, 0-3) Daffney (0-0, 59) (N/A)

(Overall Won-Loss, Season 2 W-L) Sent to OVW (Jan. W-L, Overness) (Matches)
(17-14, 0-5) Mark Jindrak (0-0) (N/A)

Non-Wrestlers (Overness)
Eric Bischoff (93)
Shane McMahon (86)
Al Snow (75)

Managers (Clientele)
Dawn Marie (75) (None)
Bill Alfonso (71) (Rob Van Dam, Rhyno, and Tommy Dreamer)
Terri Runnels (70) (None)

RAW Title Changes
World Heavyweight - None (Rhyno has been champ since 11/1)
United States - None (Rey Mysterio has been champ since 12/26)
WWE Tag Team - None (La Resistance have been champs since 10/18)
Women's - None (Mickie James has been champ since 12/26)

RAW Feuds
Rhyno vs. Christian (97 Heat)
John Cena vs. Chris Jericho (100 Heat)
Rob Van Dam vs. Brock Lesnar (95 Heat)
Paul London vs. Damien (88 Heat)

JANUARY 2005 RECAP

SmackDown!

(Overall Won-Loss, Season 2 W-L) The Elite (Jan. W-L, Overness) (Matches)
(23-5, 9-2) Mickie James (1-0, 98) (W w/Train vs Brock/Jazz)
(62-35, 24-14) The Rock (7-2, 100) (W RKO, W battle royal, W Tajiri, L w/Rhyno vs Violence, W Y2J, W 8-man tag, W Xian, W w/Cena vs Violence, L Xian)
(53-33-3, 24-14-1) Rhyno (5-3-1, 99) (W UT, L battle royal, W Orton, L w/Rock vs Violence, D Xian, W 8-man tag, W Y2J, L w/Eddie vs Xian/Tajiri, W Benoit)
(62-42, 22-21) Brock Lesnar (6-4, 95) (W w/Tajiri vs Eddie/Rey, L battle royal, L Royal Rumble, L w/Jazz vs Train/Mickie, L Rey, W RVD, W w/Matt vs Rey/Hurricane, W Axl, W Nova, W Tommy)
(57-42-3, 23-17) Chris Benoit (2-6, 94) (W Shelton, L battle royal, L Rey, L Royal Rumble, W w/Benoit vs Rock/Rhyno, L Rey, L w/Y2J vs Cena/Rock, L Rhyno)
(59-47, 22-22) John Cena (5-3, 96) (W triple threat, L battle royal, L Royal Rumble, W 3-way tag, W 8-man tag, W w/Rock vs Violence, W Matt, L Tajiri)
(45-40, 13-14) Rey Mysterio (5-4, 99) (L w/Eddie vs Brock/Tajiri, L battle royal, W Benoit, L Royal Rumble, W 3-way tag, W Brock, W Benoit, L w/Hurricane vs Brock/Matt, L Tajiri)
(53-50-1, 16-17) Eddie Guerrero (5-5, 99) (L w/Rey vs Brock/Tajiri, L battle royal, W Y2J, L Royal Rumble, W Tajiri, W 8-man tag, L 4-way tag, L w/Rhyno vs Xian/Tajiri, W w/Chavo vs Dudleyz, W Y2J)
(45-49-1, 16-20-1) Christian (3-5-1, 100) (L triple threat, L battle royal, W Royal Rumble, L 3-way tag, D Rhyno, L 8-man tag, L Rock, W w/Tajiri vs Eddie/Rhyno, W Rock)
(43-47-1, 17-13) Tajiri (5-4, 100) (W w/Brock vs Eddie/Rey, L battle royal, L Rock, L Eddie, W Hart, L 8-man tag, W w/Xian vs Eddie/Rhyno, W Rey, W Cena)
(48-54-2, 20-24) Chris Jericho (2-9, 100) (W RVD, L battle royal, L Eddie, L Royal Rumble, W w/Y2J vs Rock/Rhyno, L Rock, L 8-man tag, L Rhyno, L w/Benoit vs Cena/Rock, L Hurricane, L Eddie)
(21-24, 10-14) Randy Orton (2-3, 97) (L Rock, L Rhyno, L RVD, W Rico, W battle royal)

(Overall Won-Loss, Season 2 W-L) Upper Midcard (Jan. W-L, Overness) (Matches)
(53-36, 16-16) Matt Hardy (4-5, 82) (L triple threat, W Hurricane, W London, L Royal Rumble, L 3-way tag, W Hurricane, L 8-man tag, W w/Brock vs Rey/Hurricane, L Cena)
(33-42, 11-16) Rico Constantino (0-5, 67) (L w/Billy vs Dudleyz, L Royal Rumble, L w/Gunn vs Avery/Henry, L 4-way tag, L RKO)
(26-41, 7-12) The Hurricane (1-4, 84) (L Matt, L Royal Rumble, L Matt, L w/Rey vs Brock/Matt, W Y2J)

(Overall Won-Loss, Season 2 W-L) Midcard (Jan. W-L, Overness) (Matches)
(3-1, 1-1) Ron Simmons (1-1, 71) (L Layfield, W w/Layfield vs MnM)
(38-28, 7-10) D-Von Dudley (2-2, 77) (W w/ Bubba vs Gunnstantino, L Royal Rumble, W 4-way tag, L w/Bubba vs Guerreros)
(43-33, 10-9) Dave Batista (2-2, 78) (L London, L Royal Rumble, W Nova, W Gunn)
(31-25, 10-6) John Layfield (3-1, 74) (W Simmons, L Royal Rumble, W JoMo, W w/Simmons vs MnM)
(36-30, 7-10) Bubba Ray Dudley (2-2, 75) (W w/D-Von vs Gunnstantino, L Royal Rumble, W 4-way tag, L w/D-Von vs Guerreros)
(5-6, 3-5) Christian York (0-0, 61) (N/A)
(18-23, 5-8) Chris Kanyon (1-1, 73) (W Kendrick, L Royal Rumble)
(17-22, 4-1) Billy Gunn (0-5, 77) (L w/Rico vs Dudleyz, L Royal Rumble, L w/Rico vs Avery/Henry, L 4-way tag, L Bats)
(30-42-1, 8-10) Chavo Guerrero (2-2, 77) (W Akio, L Royal Rumble, 4-way tag, W w/Eddie vs Dudleyz)
(18-27, 5-10) Nova (0-3, 70) (L Nunzio, L Bats, L Brock)
(3-6, 3-6) John Morrison (0-3, 69) (L Carlito, L Layfield, L w/Matthews vs APA)
(2-4, 2-4) Avery Thompson (1-1, 62) (W w/Henry vs Gunnstantino, L 4-way tag)
(12-25, 3-8) Test (1-1, 72) (W Paris, L Royal Rumble)
(4-9, 2-7) BJ Whitmer (0-0, 63) (N/A)
(8-21-1, 1-4) Akio (0-1, 66) (L Chavo)
(4-11, 3-8) Brian Kendrick (0-1, 62) (L Kanyon)
(10-32, 6-8) Carlito (2-1, 76) (W JoMo, L Royal Rumble, W Funaki)
(3-11, 1-9) Trent Acid (0-0, 62) (N/A)
(8-33, 2-9) Nunzio (1-1, 72) (W Nova, L Royal Rumble)
(2-21, 1-10) Funaki (0-1, 63) (L Carlito)

(Overall Won-Loss, Season 2 W-L) Lower Midcard (Jan. W-L, Overness) (Matches)
(1-2, 1-2) Joey Matthews (0-1, 58) (L w/JoMo vs APA)
(7-20-1, 2-5) Mark Henry (1-1, 60) (W w/Avery vs Gunnstantino, L 4-way tag)
(1-3, 0-2) Colt Cabana (0-0, 52) (N/A)
(2-7, 0-2) Johnny Jeter (0-0, 45) (N/A)
(1-4, 0-3) Jay Briscoe (0-0, 56) (N/A)
(1-4, 0-3) Matt Stryker (0-0, 56) (N/A)
(1-10, 0-4) Zach Gowan (0-0, 57) (N/A)
(0-1, 0-1) Air Paris (0-1, 63) (L Test)
(0-1, 0-1) Derrick King (0-0, 62) (N/A)
(0-1, 0-1) Teddy Hart (0-1, 46) (L Tajiri)
(0-4, 0-4) Vito Thomaselli (0-0, 56) (N/A)

(Overall Won-Loss, Season 2 W-L) Openers (Jan. W-L, Overness) (Matches)
(0-2, 0-2) Richard J. Criado (0-0, 40) (N/A)

Non-Wrestlers (Overness)
Eric Bischoff (93)
Tazz (75)

Managers (Overness) (Clientele)
Paul Heyman (94) (Dudley Boyz, Spike Dudley, Nova)
Theodore Long (66) (Dave Batista, Chris Kanyon, Mark Henry, and Avery Thompson)

SmackDown! Title Changes
WWE World - The Rock beat Tajiri (1/9)
Cruiserweight - Matt Hardy beat Paul London (1/9)
Intercontinental - None (John Cena has been champ since 12/26)
World Tag Team - None (Los Guerreros have been champs since 11/26)

SmackDown! Feuds
Eddie Guerrero vs. Tajiri (100 Heat)
The Rock vs. Chris Benoit (99 Heat)
The Hurricane vs. Randy Orton (93 Heat)
Rey Mysterio vs. Matt Hardy (88 Heat)

NWA-TNA is having some financial troubles. Thinking about buying them out after 'Mania to inject some new blood, possibly starting a third brand, too.

Three brands? Damn. That's a lot of work.

I started something new the other day...I combined the roster of TNA and WWE, then randomised the list and took the first 35 workers. Then created a new fed in EWR and assigned the 35 workers to it. Going to start writing it up later.

<font color=goldenrod>Any chance of a properly booked Invasion first?</font>

I could give it a shot

I never do invasion angles when I buy out companies. Mainly cause the entire rosters they have suck royal nuts added to the 150 people I already have under contract would spell disaster for the audience. I like to think I'm a caring boss.

I'll probably do what I always do when I buy out a company.

1) Put everyone in development.
2) Call up everyone who won't progress any farther there.
3) Release any Openers or Jobbers.

If I get enough guys from TNA to put together a legitimate threat, I'll do an invasion. If not, I'll just integrate them into the rosters.

Ongoing coverage of my SvR11 sim of tonight's King of the Ring tournament. Brackets are based on participants' current Power 25 rank.

QUARTERFINALS

(1) Alberto del Rio vs. (8) Ezekiel Jackson - Zeke via pinfall with the Book Of Ezekiel.

(4) "Dashing" Cody Rhodes vs. (5) Drew McIntyre - Drew via pinfall with a Michinoku Driver.

(2) Daniel Bryan vs. (7) John Morrison - Bryan via pinfall with a German suplex.

(3) Sheamus vs. (6) Kofi Kingston - Sheamus via pinfall with two consecutive High Crosses.

SEMIFINALS

(5) Drew McIntyre vs. (8) Ezekiel Jackson - Zeke via pinfall with the Book Of Ezekiel

(2) Daniel Bryan vs. (3) Sheamus - Sheamus via pinfall with the High Cross

FINAL

(3) Sheamus vs. (8) Ezekiel Jackson - Zeke via pinfall with the Book Of Ezekiel.

FEBRUARY 4, 2005 - SMACKDOWN!

February kicks off with a huge six-man tag team main event pitting both the WWE and World Champions as well as the Intercontinental Champion against the Royal Rumble winner, the King of the Ring, and the first Undisputed Champion in wrestling history! Plus, the World Tag Team Titles are on the line, a mixed tag-team match featuring the United States Champion and the Women's Champion, a return, a debut, and a triple-threat match between the last three men in the Elite Battle Royal from Monday night!

We kick things off with the debut of Pepper Parks, who teams with Johnny Jeter and Richard J. Criado against Colt Cabana, Jay Briscoe, and Teddy Hart. The new generation of WWE is alive and kicking on SmackDown!, and they put on a heck of a match, but the fans still haven't quite gotten behind any of them. Cabana pins Parks for the win following the Colt 45.

Brock Lesnar comes to the ring and grabs a microphone. He hypes up his feud with Rob Van Dam, reminding him of how he's already destroyed Axl Rotten, Nova, and Tommy Dreamer. By eliminating RVD's past, he's setting up to destroy his future. And tonight, the run continues.

He awaits the arrival of his next opponent... a returning Spike Dudley! Spike hits the ring and runs right into a massive clothesline. Brock toys with Spike for a little bit before finally putting him down with an F-5 for the win. After the match, Brock grabs a chair from ringside and coldcocks the runt of the Dudley litter, further driving home his hatred for RVD.

John Cena is backstage, and he cuts a quick promo about tonight's six-man main event. He focuses primarily on Chris Jericho - a man who has gone out of his way to make Cena's life difficult lately. And Cena really only has two letters for Jericho tonight - F and U!

Back from commercial, it's time for a World Tag Team Championship match! Los Guerreros have held the gold for a little over two months and have turned back all challengers. But since Ron Simmons' return to the ring, the APA has been tearing up the tag team division and tonight they get their shot at the gold! The four participants definitely show that tag team wrestling is alive and well on SmackDown!, and Eddie looks to be about to put the challengers away with a Frogsplash on Simmons. Layfield hits the ring to try to protect his partner, but Chavo slides into the ring with a chair to drive him off. Unfortunately, while the ref is watching Layfield leave the ring... Chavo hits his uncle with the chair! Eddie falls limply to the canvas while Chavo walks away. Eddie manages to get to his feet, but is destroyed by a running tackle from Simmons and the three-count is elementary. We have new World Tag Team Champions! As the APA leave the ring with the gold, Eddie's longtime rival (and #1 contender for the Intercontinental Title) Tajiri hits the ring, then blasts Eddie with the Kick of Death! Eddie has been absolutely destroyed, both physically and emotionally!

On the top of the ramp, Chavo has a microphone. "Hey, Uncle Eddie! Remember me? Yeah, I didn't think so! We were World Tag Team Champions, but all you could think about was the Elite. All you cared about was your feud with Tajiri or making the big bucks on two shows a week! Pay-per-view matches, interview segments... and where was I?!? Uncle Eddie, the Guerrero name means 'warrior,' but the only warrior in this family is me. You? You're just a sellout. I hate you, and I'll never forgive you for making your own family into nothing but your sidekick on your own selfish quest for glory! Tajiri's going to continue to destroy you, but when he's done, I'm going to pick up the pieces and prove once and for all that I carried this team and I am the best Guerrero!"

Four days ago on RAW, Randy Orton earned his way into the Elite by virtue of winning a battle royal. To do so, he had to overcome his former Evolution teammate Dave Batista and his rival The Hurricane. Tonight, those three men meet in a triple threat rematch! It's a quick match, but a good one. Orton takes out Batista with a big clothesline, but eats a tiger suplex from Hurricane, which allows WWE's resident superhero to hit the Shining Wizard and pick up the win!

Royal Rumble winner Christian is backstage, and he also talks about tonight's six-man tag match. He focuses his attention on the WWE and World Champions, continuing to stress that by virtue of his Royal Rumble win, he can face either one of them at WrestleMania for their championship. He also talks about his team with Benoit and Jericho as being like a Canadian mafia. He coins the term "Nova Scotia Cosa Nostra," and of course the IWC loves it and the trio will now henceforth be known as such.

On RAW Monday night, Rey Mysterio and Mickie James insinuated that they would be facing Matt Hardy Version 2.0 and a Diva in a mixed-tag match. And tonight, that match happens as Hardy brings Jazz over from RAW for one night as his partner. The men control most of the action, including the finish, which sees Matt nail Rey in the face with the ring bell while the referee tries to separate the women. Matt gets the cheap pin, but afterwards the pairs of rivals brawl up the ramp and out of sight.

The Rock cuts a promo on the new Nova Scotia Cosa Nostra stable, talking about how he doesn't care if Christian chooses him or if Chris Benoit cashes in his Money In The Bank title shot or if Chris Jericho... is also there, but he's going to enjoy getting his hands on all three of them tonight and checking them aaaaaaaaall into the Smackdown Hotel!

EWR doesn't care much for multi-man matches, but it sure as hell loved the six-man tag match main event tonight. The babyfaces isolate Christian early, but once he manages to tag in Benoit, the NSCN work over Cena for a bit. Eventually it comes down to Rhyno and Christian, and Rhyno gets a measure of revenge for weeks of torment at Xian's hands by nailing him with a Gore to send the fans home happy.

Now that my 360 has RRoDed, I'm finding myself with more time to plot and plan the road to WrestleMania 21 and the big storyline that's going to kick off the next night.

FEBRUARY 7, 2005 - MONDAY NIGHT RAW

With just three weeks to go until No Way Out and five to go until WrestleMania 21, Monday Night RAW kicks off with the third week of the United States Title Contender series. Shelton Benjamin enters tonight on a two-match winning streak, while Rene Dupree is 0-2 and hoping to turn his luck around. Unfortunately, Benjamin's roll continues, and one Dragon Whip later Benjamin climbs to 3-0 while Dupree remains winless.

In a battle of 1-1s and former arch-nemeses, former World Champions A-Train and Sean O'Haire go at it in our next contest. They pick up right where their feud left off with a very physical contest. Train prepares for a charging splash in the corner, but O'Haire drags the ref into harm's way resulting in a disqualification victory for A-Train, who is now 2-1 while O'Haire falls to 1-2. After the match, they brawl back up the ramp and backstage.

Our final week three contest pits two of the most exciting, technically-sound participants in the tournament against each other as Paul London takes on the Natural Born Ministry's Haas. Good match between the two that London wins clean with London Calling. After the match, Haas' stablemate Damien blasts London with a chokeslam, continuing his torment of the high-flier.

Through three weeks, the standings in the U.S. Contender Series are as follows:

3-0 Shelton Benjamin
2-1 A-Train
2-1 Paul London
1-2 Haas
1-2 Sean O'Haire
0-3 Rene Dupree

Back from commercial, Damien is still in the ring for his match with Tommy Dreamer. Very good brawl between two bruisers, but Damien picks up the win with a chokeslam. After the match, Damien rolls over onto his back to catch his breath after the battle, but that gave Paul London an opportunity to soar from the top rope and hit him with London Calling to even the night's score!

After winning a mixed tag match on SmackDown!, Jazz earned a shot tonight at Mickie James' Women's Title. Mickie dominates most of the match, but Jazz does get in some brawling offense midway. Mickie hits a tornado DDT to pick up the clean win.

Randy Orton is backstage. Tonight he has a huge match against John Cena, but he cuts a promo instead about his SmackDown! rival The Hurricane, a man who got a pinfall over him on Friday night. He talks about his hatred of Hurricane and how he's going to prove at No Way Out that it's Orton who is Elite and Hurricane is not even in his league!

Our next contest pits two ECW alumni against each other as Rob Van Dam takes on the sadistic Japanese buzzsaw Tajiri. RVD's rival Brock Lesnar has been tearing through RVD's former ECW friends, so tonight RVD faces off against an extreme alumnus of his own, not to mention a friend and frequent teammate of Lesnar's. They tear the place up, as you would expect. As RVD looks to have victory in hand, Lesnar sneaks into the ring and blasts him with an F-5 allowing Tajiri to pick up the cheap win. After the match, the heels put the boots to RVD until Eddie Guerrero hits the ring to make the save and pay Tajiri back for turning his own nephew Chavo against him Friday night!

Lesnar remains in the ring after the break for a match against former bitter rival Rey Mysterio. These two put on great matches last year, and this one is no exception. Lesnar eventually picks up a clean win with the F-5, but before he can celebrate, he eats a Van Daminator from Rob Van Dam!

Randy Orton continues his meteoric rise up the card. Earlier tonight, he cut a 98% quality promo, and now he puts on a 90% quality match with Intercontinental Champion John Cena! Great back-and-forth action between the young studs, but in the end it's Cena's FU that gets him the clean pinfall. After the match, Chris Jericho continues his streak of attacking Cena at every turn by laying him out with a steel chair.

Jericho is up next in a match with Eddie Guerrero, who is still fired up after assaulting Tajiri earlier tonight. As one would expect, the WCW alumni put together a great match. Eddie hits his frogsplash and looks to be about to pick up the victory, but as he looks up to see why the crowd has begun booing, he eats a Kick Of Death from Tajiri. The referee has no choice but to call for the bell, but Tajiri continues to pummel Guerrero. John Cena grabs the chair from ringside that Jericho used on him earlier to hit the ring and drive off the heels.

At No Way Out, World Champion Rhyno will team with WWE Champion The Rock to take on Royal Rumble winner Christian and Chris Jericho. Tonight, Christian brings a different partner - King of the Ring Chris Benoit - for a huge tag team preview! The match is on par with the Cena/Orton match from earlier for Match Of The Night. The heels get a cheap win after Christian puts Rhyno face-first into an exposed turnbuckle. After the match, a brawl erupts between the four men, a brawl that continues until we fade to black.

FEBRUARY 11, 2005 - SMACKDOWN!

Tonight's SmackDown! promises to be one for the ages, as twelve of the biggest stars in World Wrestling Entertainment square off in a series of singles matches just 16 days until Superbrawl! But everyone's rivals are lurking, which is the recipe for a very volatile night. Plus, Brock Lesnar's mission to destroy Rob Van Dam's past continues and a twenty-man battle royal for a shot next week at John Cena's Intercontinental Title!

But first, two very exciting young stars of the cruiserweight division go toe-to-toe in a match that both Air Paris and Derrick King hope will help them climb the ranks for an eventual shot at the gold. They put on a tremendous match to kick off the show with some great nearfalls. Eventually King hits Paris with an inverted suplex for the victory. After the match, they shake hands in a great display of sportsmanship.

The ring fills with SmackDown! superstars now, and as soon as the bell rings, the 20 men go right after each other - each anxious to earn a shot at Intercontinental gold. Test draws first blood, sending Brian Kendrick to the floor. Chavo Guerrero quickly sends Christian York out after him. BJ Whitmer sends Avery Thompson out next, and the up-and-comer John Morrison is taken out by Spike Dudley. The Metro Connection's Chris Kanyon takes out Trent Acid while Dave Batista eliminates Bubba Ray Dudley, followed almost immediately by Nunzio. Batista becomes the first to get two eliminations, but Chavo quickly joins him taking out Whitmer. Kanyon gets his second by eliminating Funaki. John Layfield eliminates Test next and we have our top ten. Chavo takes out Akio next, then Nova eliminates Layfield. Chavo continues his dominance by eliminating Spike, then Nova, then Ron Simmons, then Billy Gunn. We're down to our final four, but Chavo Guerrero looks unstoppable! Rico eliminates Chris Kanyon next, then brings Chavo's run to an end. It comes down to Superbrawl opponents Rico and Batista, and tonight the Nature Boy walks away victorious, earning a title shot next week!

Brock Lesnar is in the ring after the commercial break, and he cuts a promo on Rob Van Dam. It's basically the same promo he's been cutting for weeks about destroying RVD's past so he can destroy his future.

Lesnar's opponent tonight is D-Von Dudley. And the result is essentially the same. Brock spears him as soon as the bell rings, hits a delayed brainbuster, then a spinebuster for two. Thrust kick, but then eats a punch and a piledriver. Lesnar fights right back with a gutwrench powerbomb and the F5 for a squash victory. After the bell sounds, Brock isn't done, and he continues pummeling the hell out of D-Von, leaving him laid out. Once again, Lesnar has sent a message to Rob Van Dam of what awaits him at Superbrawl.

One of the great rivalries of 2004 was the one between The Hurricane and Matt Hardy Version 2.0, and tonight they get another chance to show why as they put on another absolute classic. Unfortunately, Hurricane's rival Randy Orton gets involved, blasting him with a chair allowing Matt to hit the Twist Of Fate for the cheap win. After the match, the two go to work on him until Rey Mysterio hits the ring to make the save, helping his fellow masked man and driving off his rival Hardy in the process.

Back from the break, Randy Orton remains in the ring for his match with Eddie Guerrero. It's not on the level of the Hurricane/Hardy match, but it's definitely exciting - one that proves that Orton definitely belongs among the Elite. Eddie looks about ready to hit the frogsplash, but before he can Tajiri enters the ring and levels him with the Kick Of Death. The referee obviously has no choice but to call for the disqualification, but that doesn't stop the beating. Tajiri and Orton continue working over Eddie until Hurricane comes back out for another shot at Orton with a chair, driving them away.

Mickie James is backstage. The Elite Diva cuts a promo that basically is just a reminder that she's still Elite but that there are no Divas on SmackDown! So... hi.

The Elite action continues next as Rey Mysterio takes on Tajiri. Rey has a huge United States Title defense against RAW's Damien, but his ongoing problems with Cruiserweight Champion Matt Hardy Version 2.0 continue. But, perhaps not surprisingly, it is Tajiri's issues with Eddie Guerrero lead to the conclusion of the match. Tajiri blasts Rey with the Kick Of Death, but Guerrero hits him with a frogsplash, resulting in another DQ finish. Hardy hits the ring to make the save, and we once again end with rivals being run off.

Intercontinental Champion John Cena will be facing Tajiri at Superbrawl (not to mention Dave Batista next week on SmackDown!), but tonight he faces off against King of the Ring Chris Benoit. Benoit leads the somewhat limited Cena to a good match, but that's all for naught as Cena's rival (and Benoit's Nova Scotia Cosa Nostra stablemate) Chris Jericho takes advantage of a distracted official to slap the Walls of Jericho on Cena, allowing Benoit to get the cheap win. After the match, the members of Canadian Violence work over Cena until Cena's former partner WWE Champion The Rock makes hits the ring with a purpose to make the save.

Jericho's got a tall order ahead of him after the break as he faces off against World Champion Rhyno in our next Elite encounter. Of course, we know Jericho and Royal Rumble winner Christian will be facing the WWE and World Champions at Superbrawl, and tonight we get two singles match previews of that huge main event. Great match that sets the table for what promises to be a hell of a PPV match, but again it's marred by interference as Christian lays Rhyno out with a chair allowing Jericho to put the unconscious manbeast in the Walls for a "submission" victory. After the match, John Cena looks for revenge as he drives off Jericho, allowing Rhyno to take out Christian and the babyfaces stand tall.

In our main event tonight, The Rock faces off against Christian in another Superbrawl preview. In a night full of Match of the Year contenders, this one may come a notch short of Rhyno/Jericho, but it's definitely up there. Rhyno gets a measure of revenge from earlier as he nails the Gore allowing Rock to pick up the win. After the match, Chris Benoit sprints down to drive off the champions, and the Nova Scotia Cosa Nostra stands tall as SmackDown! goes off the air!

FEBRUARY 14, 2005 - MONDAY NIGHT RAW

Love is most certainly not in the air as RAW kicks off on Valentine's night! Our United States Title Contenders Series kicks off RAW as the 2-1 A-Train takes on the 0-3 Rene Dupree. Dupree continues to have good showings, but he's outclassed by the former World Champion, who hits the Derailer to pick up his third win in the series.

Randy Orton is backstage, and he cuts a promo on his ongoing feud with The Hurricane, hyping their match at Superbrawl.

Paul London enters tonight at 2-1 in the USCS, while former World Champion Sean O'Haire is a disappointing 1-2. He can - of course - draw into a tie with London with a win here, but O'Haire's protege Damien can't keep his hands off his rival London, blasting him with a chair resulting in the DQ. After the match, O'Haire and Damien continue to work London over before leaving him laying.

Back from commercial, London has pulled himself back to his feet. He cuts a promo about Damien and how he hopes Damien wins the U.S. Title at Superbrawl so he can take it from him at WrestleMania when he wins the #1 contender spot!

Shelton Benjamin and Haas were once known as the World's Greatest Tag Team. Since Haas betrayed Shelton and joined the Natural Born Ministry, their rivalry has resulted in some great matches. Tonight, they meet in week four of the USCS. After a great match, Shelton hits the Dragon Whip to pick up the win.

Through four weeks, the standings in the U.S. Contender Series are as follows:

4-0 Shelton Benjamin (clinched spot in #1 contender match at Superbrawl)
3-1 A-Train (qualifies w/ win next week - holds tiebreaker against London)
3-1 Paul London (must win and have Train lose next week to qualify)
1-3 Haas (mathematically eliminated from contention)
1-3 Sean O'Haire (mathematically eliminated from contention)
0-4 Rene Dupree (mathematically eliminated from contention)

Mickie James is in the ring after the commercial, and she talks about how she's done everything there is to do in WWE. She says that she's going to defend her Women's Title on both shows for the rest of the month against every Diva on the roster. If she loses the belt... she quits!

Her first test is a triple threat match against Daffney and Shaniqua. Pretty weak match, honestly, but Mickie gets the win after hitting Shaniqua with the Mick Kick.

Backstage, Rey Mysterio cuts a promo on his feud with Matt Hardy Version 2.0. Pretty basic Rey stuff about overcoming the odds. Good promo, just basic.

Tonight, Brock Lesnar faces his first real test on his run through Rob Van Dam's past tonight as he faces fellow Elite member Eddie Guerrero. These two put on the great match you'd expect, but Eddie's rival Tajiri hits the ring and blasts Eddie with the Kick Of Death allowing Brock to pick up the cheap win. Van Dam hits the ring with a chair. He throws it at Brock, who dodges it and heads for the hills with Tajiri.

Rhyno heads to the ring for a promo, but before he can say anything, Christian blindsides him, grabs the World Championship, and lays him out with it, posing with it as we go to commercial.

Tonight's main event is a huge tag-team war pitting WWE Champion The Rock and Intercontinental Champion John Cena against their long-running rivals Chris Jericho and King of the Ring Chris Benoit. This is definitely one of the best matches of the year so far, and they pull out all the stops. In the end, Jericho rolls up Cena with a handful of tights for the cheap win. After the match, the four rivals brawl up the ramp and out of sight as RAW fades to black.

FEBRUARY 18, 2005 - SMACKDOWN!

SmackDown! kicks off with Brock Lesnar making his way to the ring. His opponent tonight is Bubba Ray Dudley, the next opponent in his string of attempts to destroy Rob Van Dam's past. As soon as the bell rings, he blasts Bubba with a belly to belly suplex, and he doesn't let up from there. Bubba gets in some offense, but he eventually eats the F-5 just like all the others before him. After the bell, Brock continues pummeling Bubba, leaving him laid out.

He grabs a microphone from ringside and reiterates his mission. He will one day become WWE Champion again, but his first order of business is to destroy Rob Van Dam's future after he's done destroying his past!

Speaking of missions, Mickie James outlined hers on RAW, and tonight is her second defense - this time against her friend Victoria. Decent back-and-forth match, but eventually Mickie picks up the win with the Mick Kick.

Rhyno is backstage. He hypes up tonight's big tag-team main events, but mostly focusing on Royal Rumble winner Christian, begging him to choose him for his title opportunity at WrestleMania 21.

Two weeks ago, Chavo Guerrero shocked the world by betraying his uncle Eddie. Tonight, he gets a chance to back up his statement that he is the best Guerrero, and Eddie has a chance to get some revenge as they go one-on-one! Excellent match that sees Chavo look like a legitimate threat, but eventually Eddie's got him down on the mat, preparing for a frogsplash. But out of the crowd comes Tajiri, who trips Eddie up on the top rope, resulting in a DQ. On the floor, Tajiri sends Eddie into the ringpost for further insult, but Eddie fights back and drives both of them off.

Eddie grabs a microphone and cuts possibly the promo of the year. He talks about how Tajiri has taken this too far now. It was one thing to attack him physically and mentally over the last couple of months, but now that he's brought his family into things, his luck is going to run out. Two weeks ago, Chavo woke him up when he called him a sell-out and a traitor to his own family. The only thing that's going to be selling out now is the arena when Eddie finally gets his hands on Tajiri, because it's not going to be something these fans will ever forget!

Last week, "Nature Boy" Dave Batista won a twenty-man battle royal to earn a shot at John Cena's Intercontinental Title tonight. They put on a very physical match-up, further proof that these two could be the future of the SmackDown! brand, but Cena's rival Chris Jericho once again sticks his nose into Cena's business by blasting him with a chair. Batista picks up the pieces and hits a Batista Bomb to win the title! They tie Cena up in the ropes and work him over with punches until the ring fills with officials who manage to drag them away.

Eric Bischoff appears on the TitanTron. "Okay, that is it! I have had it with the two of you always being at each other's throats! Chris, you've got a tag match at Superbrawl you should be preparing for, but you're too busy jumping Cena at every turn. And John, you were supposed to be defending that title against Tajiri in nine days! But now because the two of you can't leave well enough alone, Mister Batista is going to be the one running with the ball. Good luck, Dave, and make me proud. But as for the two of you? I am hereby issuing a moratorium. Unless it is part of a sanctioned match, you two are forbidden from having any physical contact with each other! And if either of you disobeys my ruling? You'll be fired!"

Up next is a big tag-team match pitting World Champion Rhyno and The Hurricane against Christian and Randy Orton. Very good match between four hungry stars ends with Orton catching Hurricane with a low blow while the ref's back is turned, then rolls him up for a cheap win! After the match, the brawling continues until they're separated.

The Hurricane grabs a microphone from ringside and - once his voice drops back to its regular pitch - calls out Orton. He again calls Orton a villain and says he can't wait until Superbrawl when he can finally vanquish his foe!

Tonight's main event is another huge tag match pitting WWE Champion The Rock and United States Champion Rey Mysterio against Cruiserweight Champion Matt Hardy Version 2.0 and King of the Ring Chris Benoit! Lots of good action between the four of them, but we eventually get a mirror of the earlier finish, Benoit cheapshotting Rock below the belt for a roll up and the cheap win. After the match, all four continue brawling as SmackDown! goes off the air!

FEBRUARY 21, 2005 - MONDAY NIGHT RAW

With only six days remaining until Superbrawl, the participants in the United States Title #1 contender's match will be determined tonight, Mickie James continues to defend the Women's Title against any and all comers, Brock Lesnar's ECW run continues against the World Champion and much much more!

We open the night with Mickie James defending her championship against Molly Holly. The Elite Diva continues her dominance of the division, hitting a tornado DDT for the clean win.

Up next is a United States Championship Series match between two superstars who are no longer in the running for a shot at the gold. Rene Dupree enters tonight with zero wins in the series, and Sean O'Haire has only one. The former World Champion rebounds from his recent bad luck, hitting a Seanton Bomb for the victory to finish 2-3 while Dupree finishes 0-5.

Canadian Violence - Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho - are backstage and they cut a promo about their respective feuds with The Rock and John Cena. Jericho mentions that Bischoff has forbidden him from making contact with Cena except in a sanctioned match. Which is just going to drive buyrates through the roof for when he finally makes the overhyped brawler tap out to the Walls of Jericho!

A-Train is in a great position in the USCS. If he defeats Haas, he will face Shelton Benjamin Sunday night for a shot at the United States Title. Even if he loses, if Benjamin defeats Paul London tonight, the match will still be on. Haas throws a wrench in the works as he clamps the former World Champion in the Haas Of Pain, and the giant has no chance to tap out! Haas finishes at 2-3 while Train stumbles to 3-2.

So it all comes down to Paul London and Shelton Benjamin. We know Shelton will be part of that contender's match, and if he defeats Paul London, he'll be facing A-Train on Sunday. If, however, London picks up the win tonight, it will be these two again at Superbrawl with a title opportunity on the line! Solid match between two hot young stars, but London picks up the win with London Calling. Both men finish at 4-1 and will face off at Superbrawl.

Eric Bischoff appears on the TitanTron and makes it official. This Sunday night at Superbrawl, it will be Paul London against Shelton Benjamin. The winner will earn a United States Title opportunity at WrestleMania 21!

Two of the most exciting superstars in World Wrestling Entertainment are Rob Van Dam and the Royal Rumble winner Christian. Tonight, these two go one-on-one. It's a very exciting match that sees World Champion Rhyno get a measure of revenge for weeks of cheap shots by blasting Christian with a Gore allowing RVD to pick up the win. After the match, RVD's Superbrawl opponent (and the man who'll face Rhyno in tonight's main event) Brock Lesnar enters the ring to even the odds.

Remember all those great Rock/Tajiri matches from last year? Well... here's another one! Once again, these two put together a hell of a contest that ends with the WWE Champion picking up the win with the Rock Bottom. After the match, Tajiri's longtime rival Eddie Guerrero lays him out with a chairshot to the back. Apparently it's Revenge Night for the babyfaces!

Eddie grabs a microphone and cuts another promo on Tajiri. Not as good as the one from SmackDown! but still pretty good. The inevitable match between these two promises to be amazing!

Randy Orton has proved time and again recently that he's earned his spot in the Elite, and tonight he faces off against fellow Elite superstar Rey Mysterio. Orton again shows that he can put on a good match with the right opponent, and he picks up a big win with the RKO!

Our main event tonight is the next step in Brock Lesnar's attempt to destroy Rob Van Dam's past. But he faces his toughest challenge yet in the World Heavyweight Champion Rhyno! After weeks of abuse, Rob Van Dam finally manages to cost Brock in his run by hitting him with a chair during a moment of confusion, allowing Rhyno to hit the Gore! RVD and Rhyno go to work on Brock, but Christian comes out with a chair of his own to even the score a bit. The four rivals stare each other down as RAW goes off the air.

FEBRUARY 25, 2005 - SMACKDOWN!

With just two days to go until Superbrawl, the WWE superstars are looking to make one last impression on their opponents - as well as rivals they won't be facing on Sunday.

We kick things off with tag team action as ECW Originals Nova and Spike Dudley team up to take on Test and fellow ECW alumni Nunzio. Pretty good match that showcases four guys who are pretty well stuck in the midcard. Eventually, Test lays out Spike with a big boot to give the heels the win.

For a time last year, Billy Gunn and Chris Kanyon were the dominant team on SmackDown! Now that Gunn has seen the error of his ways and turned against the Metro Connection, Kanyon has been adrift. Tonight, former partners collide. It doesn't take long before the two are brawling into the corner. The referee tries to break up the fight, but after being shoved aside by both competitors, the referee disqualifies both of them! That doesn't stop them, though, as they brawl up the ramp and out of sight, clearly some bad feelings linger after their breakup!

The Hurricane is backstage, preparing for tonight's big six-man tag match. He talks primarily about his feud with Randy Orton and their big match this Sunday at Superbrawl, though.

Last week on SmackDown!, "Nature Boy" Dave Batista won the Intercontinental Title from John Cena. Sunday night, he faces off against longtime rival Rico Constantino. But tonight, Batista teams with new World Tag Team champions the APA against Rico and the Dudley Boyz! Rico and Batista start the match, but the cohesion of the Dudleyz help the babyfaces isolate the IC champ early. Once Batista tags out, the heels work over Bubba. Eventually, it comes down to Rico and the Nature Boy, and Sunday's challenger picks up a big win with his spinning leg lariat.

Back from commercial, Joey Matthews from M'n'M is already in the ring, and he faces an unenviable task as he's the last stop on Brock Lesnar's ECW run. Even more unfortunately for Matthews, Brock is rebounding from his first loss on this run. The bell sounds and Brock hits a piledriver followed immediately by the F-5 for the squash to end all squashes. After the match, he lays Matthews out with a brutal clothesline and a series of stomps. Clearly, Lesnar is more focused than ever on his match with Rob Van Dam!

Matt Hardy Version 2.0 is backstage, and he cuts a promo on Rey Mysterio. They may not be facing off at Superbrawl, but he knows they will sooner or later and - when they do - Matt is going to make sure that Rey is finished. And that's a Matt Fact!

Three of WWE's most popular Divas square off next in a triple threat match for Mickie James' Women's Title. Mickie continues her run through the division as she hits Lita with a tornado DDT for another successful title defense.

Three weeks ago, Eddie Guerrero was betrayed by his nephew Chavo thanks to some "enlightening" from Tajiri. Tonight, Chavo and Tajiri team up against Eddie and John Cena! Good solid match that sees power moves from Cena and high-flying from the others. Eventually, Tajiri picks up a cheap win by rolling Eddie up with a handful of tights. After the bell, all four men continue brawling until they're pulled apart.

Eddie again grabs a mic and again cuts a killer promo on Tajiri. Not a bad way to build a feud, huh? Let one of the best talkers in the industry talk? Genius!

Our second six-man tag match is up next, and it's a huge one as The Hurricane teams with the World Champion Rhyno and WWE Champion The Rock Randy Orton, Royal Rumble winner Christian, and King of the Ring Chris Benoit! Rock and Benoit stay out of it for the most part, leaving most of the fighting to Orton and Rhyno. Eventually, though, it's Hurricane and Orton alone in the ring with Hurricane picking up a big win against his Elite rival with the Eye Of The Hurricane!

Tonight's main event pits Rey Mysterio against Chris Jericho in a battle of two of the Elite's best technicians. It's a fantastic contest, as one would expect, but it's also one marred by interference. Matt Hardy Version 2.0 hits the ring and blasts Rey with the Twist Of Fate, allowing Jericho to pick up the win. After the match, the heels double-team Rey, leaving him laying as SmackDown! goes off the air.

FEBRUARY 27, 2005 - SUPERBRAWL

Just two weeks before WrestleMania 21, the WWE Superstars jockey for position in a card designed to advance the feuds that will result in WM21's card.

Our opening contest pits new Intercontinental Champion "Nature Boy" Dave Batista against Rico Constantino. These two had quite a feud last year, and tonight they pick up where they left off with gold on the line!

Intercontinental Title Match - Rico Constantino vs. Dave Batista (c)

Rico hits a punch, but takes one right back. CLUBBERIN', CLUBBERIN', THEY BE CLUBBERIN' TONY! Sorry, flashback moment. Rico Constantino comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Rico hits a back kick. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Slingshot clothesline by Rico, who almost messed it up by slipping on the ropes. Cover, but there's no one to count for Rico Constantino. Rico Constantino misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Weak bodyslam on Rico by Batista. Weak bodyslam by Batista. Hooks the leg for a two count. Flapjack from Batista on Rico. Hooks the leg for a close fall. Rico pushes out of a Dave Batista hold. Rico, chanelling the power of Takada, hits a high kick on Dave Batista. Cover, but there's a last second kick-out. Rico Constantino misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Rico Constantino can barely stand. Batista Bomb! 1....2....3. **1\2 rating. Perfectly Acceptable Wrestling.

Overall Rating: 69%
Crowd Reaction: 71%
Match Quality: 66%

Over the last five weeks, the top six contenders for the United States Title have battled it out in a round-robin style tournament on RAW. The two superstars with the best records - Paul London and Shelton Benjamin - did battle on RAW with London picking up the win to earn tonight's match. The winner tonight goes on to WrestleMania 21 to compete for the United States Championship!

United States Title #1 Contender's Match - Paul London vs. Shelton Benjamin

Paul London scores with a back heel kick on Shelton. Shelton Benjamin takes the advantage after a i-block-your-punch-you-don't-block-mine routine. Shelton Benjamin hits some punches. London reverses an irish whip...and Shelton Benjamin runs into the referee. Massive lariat, apparently Shelton has been watching The Best Of Stan Hansen again. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is conveniently laid out. Shelton drops an elbow...but misses. Fate can be so cruel. London uses a basement dropkick to the knee. Flying reverse elbow by Paul London. Hooks the leg for a two count. Power drive elbow by Paul London. Pin : 1 - 2 - 2.9999999. Paul London misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Brainbuster suplex by Shelton Benjamin, who apparently is in the mood to bust some brains. Pin, but London is out just before the three count. Paul London reverses a hip toss. Damien comes running down the aisle with a chair! Shelton goes to irish whip Paul London into the ropes. Damien prepares to swing the chair...but Paul London reverses! Damien accidentally smacks Shelton with a chair to the back! Paul London has Shelton Benjamin down on the canvas and is ascending the corner. London Calling!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over. Damien remains in the ring. Shelton Benjamin pushes the referee away. Shelton Benjamin spins Damien around. Shelton Benjamin hits the Dragon Whip! *** rating, as it was good, but nothing too special.

Overall Rating: 74%
Crowd Reaction: 70%
Match Quality: 79%

For weeks, Brock Lesnar has dominated almost every ECW alumni on the WWE roster. But six days ago, he fell to Eddie Guerrero thanks to help from his longtime rival Rob Van Dam. Brock has promised to destroy Van Dam's future by destroying his past, but the time for battle is present!

Rob Van Dam vs. Brock Lesnar

Rob Van Dam strikes Lesnar. Lesnar counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face. Big forearm by Brock Lesnar, ripping a page from the NOAH playbook. Lesnar whips RVD into the turnbuckles...and predictably, the referee gets sandwiched. Spear! RVD is down and hurt. Cover, but there's no one to count for Brock Lesnar. Rob Van Dam powers out of a Brock Lesnar headlock. Hard back suplex on Lesnar. Anyone remember when that was Shawn Michaels's finisher? Flying cross body off the top rope! Even Steamboat would have applauded the execution on that. Cover for a two count. Vicious kick to the teeth from Rob Van Dam. Akira Maeda would be proud. Pinfall attempt gets a 2.9999. Lesnar reverses a Rob Van Dam hammerlock. Brock Lesnar hits a bulldog off the ropes. Pin : 1 - 2 - 2.9999999. RVD powers out of a headlock. Rob Van Dam has Brock Lesnar down on the canvas and is ascending the corner. Five-Star Frogsplash!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over. Rob Van Dam is still in the ring celebrating. Brock Lesnar pushes the referee away. Brock Lesnar spins RVD around. Brock Lesnar hits the F5! It gets a ***1\2 rating.

Overall Rating: 91%
Crowd Reaction: 95%
Match Quality: 84%

Immediately upon debuting in World Wrestling Entertainment, Damien cut a swath of destruction through the RAW roster. He seems to have plateaued recently, but tonight he gets his first one-on-one shot at gold as he faces United States Champion Rey Mysterio!

United States Title Match - Rey Mysterio (c) vs. Damien

Rey uses a basement dropkick to the knee. Flying cross body off the top rope! I'll give a 0.8 on the Steamboat scale for that effort. Cover for a two count. Damien ducks a clothesline attempt. Rey receives some punishment. Big clothesline on Rey. There's a two count on the pin. Powerbomb on Rey. Pin : 1 - 2 - 2.9999999. Big backdrop on Rey, executed well. Damien drops an elbow...but misses. Fate can be so cruel. Flying cross body off the top rope! I'll give a 0.8 on the Steamboat scale for that effort. There's a two count on the pin. Tornado DDT from Rey Mysterio, Damien got planted. Pinfall attempt gets a 2.9999. Driven DDT by Rey Mysterio. The ring shook violently, instantly making it better at selling than some of the current roster. Damien walks into a high dropkick from Rey Mysterio. Damien blocks a kick from Rey Mysterio. Fallaway slam by Damien. Death valley driver by Damien, Rey Mysterio got planted. Matt Hardy Version 2.0 comes running down the aisle with a chair! Damien goes to irish whip Rey Mysterio into the ropes. Matt hits Rey with a chair to the back! Rey Mysterio can barely stand. Here it comes - Chokeslam. 1....2...3, it's finished. Damien and Matt are beating the hell out of Rey Mysterio! Paul London sprints down the aisle and slides into the ring! He goes toe-to-toe with Damien, exchanging punches, while Rey Mysterio comes back, sending Matt out of the ring with a clothesline. London \ Rey have cleared the ring, driving off Damien and Matt! A good *** rating.

Overall Rating: 84%
Crowd Reaction: 89%
Match Quality: 74%

For weeks, Eddie Guerrero and Matt Hardy Version 2.0 have had their hands full with Tajiri and Rey Mysterio, respectively. But tonight, Hardy's Cruiserweight Title is on the line as they go one-on-one!

Cruiserweight Title Match - Eddie Guerrero vs. Matt Hardy Version 2.0 (c)

Eddie Guerrero hits a rolling kick on Matt. Eddie crushes Matt with a big legdrop. There's a two count on the pin. Matt pushes out of a Eddie Guerrero hold. Stiff high kick on Eddie by Matt Hardy Version 2.0 who has evidently been watching some old AJPW tapes recently. Second rope flying axe handle, Eddie goes down. Hooks the leg for a two count. Power drive elbow by Matt Hardy Version 2.0. Hooks the leg for a close fall. Vertical suplex by Matt Hardy Version 2.0. Eddie kicks Matt Hardy Version 2.0 in the gut to reverse the momentum. Eddie crushes Matt with a running senton. Cover for a two count. Vicious kick to the teeth from Eddie Guerrero. Hooks the leg for a close fall. Eddie hits a dropkick on Matt Hardy Version 2.0. Eddie Guerrero scores with a back heel kick on Matt. Matt pushes out of a Eddie Guerrero hold. Matt Hardy Version 2.0 hits a rolling kick on Eddie. Eddie walks into a face crusher variation. Tajiri comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Eddie Guerrero turns around. Tajiri spins Eddie around. Tajiri hits the Kick Of Death! Tajiri leaves the ring, the damage done! Pin : 1 - 2- 3. Matt defeats Eddie. Matt and Tajiri are beating the hell out of Eddie Guerrero! Rey Mysterio sprints down the aisle and slides into the ring! He goes toe-to-toe with Matt Hardy Version 2.0, exchanging punches, while Eddie Guerrero comes back, sending Tajiri out of the ring with a clothesline. Rey \ Eddie have cleared the ring, driving off Matt and Tajiri! This gets a **3\4 rating. Perfectly Acceptable Wrestling.

Overall Rating: 81%
Crowd Reaction: 87%
Match Quality: 70%

A month ago, Randy Orton was sent to SmackDown! after a loss to Rob Van Dam. Since then, Orton has developed the ability to float between brands by becoming a member of the Elite, but he's had his hands full on Friday nights with The Hurricane. Tonight, they try to settle their score!

The Hurricane vs. Randy Orton

Hurricane hits a massive spinning kick to the jaw. Orton backdrops The Hurricane out of a piledriver attempt. Randy Orton hits some punches. The Hurricane charges, Orton moves, and the referee is conveniently placed to get knocked out. Orton pulls a jumping piledriver out! Pinfall attempt, but the ref is conveniently laid out. Hurricane reverses a waistlock. Driven DDT by The Hurricane. The ring shook violently, instantly making it better at selling than some of the current roster. Hurricane hits a stump piledriver on Randy Orton. Hooks the leg for a two count. Brutal powerbomb on Orton. Cover, but there's a last second kick-out. Randy Orton takes the advantage after a i-block-your-punch-you-don't-block-mine routine. Randy Orton hits a bulldog off the ropes. Hooks the leg for a close fall. Orton drops an elbow...but misses. Fate can be so cruel. Randy Orton gets whipped into the corner by Hurricane, who charges in with a clothesline. Orton grabs the referee and pulls him in the way! The referee calls for the DQ as he collapses to the mat in pain. Randy Orton gets out of the ring and walks off, having taken the cheap way out. I don't think the fight has finished. The Hurricane and Orton have begun brawling again! They wind up brawling all the way down the aisle and out of view. That was good. **** rating

Overall Rating: 91%
Crowd Reaction: 93%
Match Quality: 87%

Tonight's John Cena/Tajiri match was originally supposed to be for the Intercontinental Title, but after Cena's loss to Batista, tonight's match is all about Elite bragging rights

John Cena vs. Tajiri

Tajiri with a spinning neckbreaker on Cena. Spinning bulldog in the corner, Cena is down. Cover for a two count. John Cena pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Tajiri takes a headbutt from John Cena. Flying shoulder tackle by Cena sends Tajiri to the mat. There's a two count on the pin. Death valley driver by John Cena, Tajiri got planted. Pin : 1 - 2 - 2.9999999. Back elbow connects, Tajiri staggers backward. Tajiri blocks a kick from John Cena. Tajiri hits a stump piledriver on John Cena. There's a two count on the pin. Diamond Dust from Tajiri, Cena is out. Pinfall attempt gets a 2.9999. Legsweep out of Nowhere. Where is Nowhere, and why do moves keep coming out of there? Does it have a factory? Cena walks into a high dropkick from Tajiri. Cena reverses a Tajiri hammerlock. Running knee lift from John Cena. John Cena scores with a standing spinebuster. John Cena moves in for the kill. Here it comes - F-U. 1....2...3, it's finished. Eddie Guerrero comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Eddie Guerrero slams Tajiri down. Eddie Guerrero climbs to the top rope and hits the Frogsplash! Tajiri has been left down on the canvas. It gets a ***1\2 rating.

Overall Rating: 90%
Crowd Reaction: 94%
Match Quality: 84%

And now for our main event! After winning the Royal Rumble last month, Christian has been coy as to whether he'll be challenging World Champion Rhyno or WWE Champion The Rock at WM21 for their belt. However, tonight he'll team with fellow Nova Scotia Cosa Nostra member Chris Jericho against both of them in a huge tag-team blockbuster!

Rhyno and The Rock vs. Vitamin C (Chris Jericho and Christian)

Spin kick by Chris Jericho to the face. Super kick by Chris Jericho. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between Chris Jericho and Christian. Vitamin C whip Rhyno into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Stun Gun from Christian! There used to be this blonde guy in WCW in the early 90's who used that...i wonder what happened to him? There's a two count on the pin. Christian fires off some right and left hands. Rhyno blocks the suplex attempt. Spear! Christian is down and hurt. Tag to The Rock. Big backdrop on Christian, executed well. Nice piledriver on Christian. Christian pushes out of a The Rock hold. Tag between Christian and Chris Jericho. Flying cross body off the top rope! Even Steamboat would have applauded the execution on that. Diamond Dust from Chris Jericho, Rock is out. Cover, but there's a last second kick-out. Jericho hits a wicked chop that echoes through the building. Rock counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face. The Rock hits a bulldog off the ropes. Chris Jericho is in trouble. Rock Bottom! Chris Benoit quickly comes running down the aisle and into the ring! The Rock turns around. Chris Benoit drops Rock to the canvas. Chris Benoit quickly locks on the Crippler Crossface! The referee calls for the DQ because of the interference of Benoit! Rhyno \ Rock are beaten down three-on-two by the combined forces of Jericho, Christian and Benoit. Good **** rating.

Overall Rating: 95%
Crowd Reaction: 100%
Match Quality: 86%

After the beatdown, Chris Benoit hands his Money In The Bank briefcase that he won by winning King Of The Ring eight months ago. He wants his WWE Title shot tonight!

WWE Title Match (Money In The Bank) - The Rock (c) vs. Chris Benoit

Benoit drives a forearm into the chest of Rock. Rock blocks a kick from Chris Benoit. Rock slams Chris Benoit. Chris Benoit charges, Rock moves, and the referee is conveniently placed to get knocked out. The Rock scores with a big spinebuster. Cover, but there's no one to count for The Rock. Benoit reverses a waistlock. Rock gets caught with a short powerbomb from Benoit. Rock walks into a killer lariat. Cover for a two count. Emerald Fusion by Chris Benoit on Rock. Pin : 1 - 2 - 2.9999999. Benoit drops an elbow...but misses. Fate can be so cruel. Full nelson slam on Benoit. Pin, but Benoit is out just before the three count. Chris Benoit comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Chris Benoit floors The Rock. The Rock gets locked in the Crippler Crossface! Submission victory! Chris Benoit goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory Good **** rating.

Overall Rating: 94%
Crowd Reaction: 99%
Match Quality: 85%

FEBRUARY 28, 2005 - MONDAY NIGHT RAW

As RAW comes on the air, "Just Close Your Eyes" hits the speakers, and the Nova Scotia Cosa Nostra makes their way to the ring. Chris Benoit leads the way, wearing the WWE Title he won last night while Christian and Chris Jericho are wearing matching grins. Christian grabs the microphone: "Surpriiiiiise! Last night, the Nova Scotia Cosa Nostra achieved Part One of our master plan. Chris Jericho and I set the perfect trap. Keep Rhyno and The Rock guessing as to which of their titles I'm coming for at WrestleMania, and let the Crippler, the King Of The Ring, and - oh, yeah! - the guy who has a guaranteed title shot anytime he wants it Chris Benoit pick up the pieces! And now Chris Benoit is your new WWE Champion and tonight, I sign my contract for a World Title match against Rhyno. In two weeks, RAW's going to kick off exactly the same way, except there will be two of us with championship gold, because that's how we roll!"

Our opening contest pits Rey Mysterio against Sean O'Haire. Rey is looking to bounce back after dropping the United States Title to O'Haire's protege Damien last night (thanks to help from Matt Hardy Version 2.0). Pretty good match that showcases the sadness that is O'Haire's fall down the card. Hopefully after the dust clears from WM21, he'll be able to bounce back either on a new brand or with new opponents. Rey picks up the clean win with the West Coast Pop.

Brock Lesnar is in the ring after commercial, and he doesn't want to talk much. He's finished talking. He wants to issue one last challenge. Brock Lesnar, Rob Van Dam, WrestleMania, steel cage! RVD appears on the TitanTron and doesn't want to say much either, except... "You're on!"

Shelton Benjamin and Randy Orton are out next, Shelton trying to bounce back after having lost out on a shot at the U.S. Title to Paul London, Orton trying to do the same after a disqualification loss to The Hurricane. Both of these guys are on the verge of greatness, and this match is the same. Orton wins clean with the RKO.

Orton grabs a microphone after the match and issues a challenge to The Hurricane. One last time at WrestleMania, you and me in a ladder match! Hurricane's music hits, but there's no sign of the masked hero. Instead, one word appears on the Tron: "Affirmative!"

Mickie James' run through the WWE Women's division comes to a close tonight as she faces off in a triple threat match against Jazz and her best friend, Trish Stratus! Really good match for a Divas' match, and Mickie picks up another clean win by hitting Jazz with a tornado DDT.

Eric Bischoff is in his office, and he announces that the moratorium he put on John Cena and Chris Jericho will come to an end at WrestleMania 21, because he's putting them against each other in an I Quit Match!

New United States Champion Damien will be defending his title at WrestleMania against Paul London, but tonight he's got a huge non-title contest against Eddie Guerrero! Decent match that ends with London getting involved by hanging Damien out to dry allowing Eddie to hit the frogsplash for the win. After the match, London works over Damien with a chair, venting weeks of frustration on the rookie monster!

"If ya smeeeeeeeeellllllll..." The crowd erupts as the former WWE Champion The Rock makes his way to the ring. He grabs a microphone and cuts a very un-Rock-like promo. He cuts to the chase by saying that - even though Benoit threw him for a loop last night - there's still an automatic rematch clause in any championship contract. And Rock is going to use his at WrestleMania 21 inside Hell In A Cell!

Our main event tonight pits the #1 contender for the U.S. Title Paul London against the sadistic Japanese buzzsaw Tajiri. Excellent high-flying match between two exciting stars. Damien gets a measure of revenge from earlier by blasting London with a chair allowing Tajiri to hit him with the Kick Of Death for the win. After the match, the heels work over London until Eddie Guerrero sprints to the ring to make the save!

Back from the last commercial break of the night, Rhyno and Christian are on opposite sides of a table that's been set up in the ring. Rhyno's World Championship is set on one end of the table, and a contract is in the middle. Both men talk a bit before signing their names. Christian gets the last word, then gets up and poses. Rhyno quietly props the table up in a corner, then when Christian turns around he GOOOOOOOORES him through it. Rhyno poses with the belt as RAW fades to black.

WWE has come to terms for the release of Big Show, Kane, Dawn Marie, Rene Dupree, and Vito Thomaselli as well as eight developmental talents. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

FEBRUARY 2005 RECAP

RAW

(Overall Won-Loss, Season 2 W-L) The Elite (Feb. W-L, Overness) (Matches)
(29-6, 15-3) Mickie James (6-1, 100) (L w/Rey vs Jazz/Matt, W Jazz, W triple threat, W Victoria, W Molly, W triple threat, W triple threat)
(67-39, 29-18) The Rock (5-4, 97) (W 6-man tag, L w/Rhyno vs Xian/Benoit, W Xian, L w/Cena vs Violence, L w/Rey vs Benoit/Matt, W Tajiri, W 6-man tag, W w/Rhyno vs Vitamin C, L Benoit)
(57-36-3, 28-17-1) Rhyno (4-3, 99) (W 6-man tag, L w/Rock vs Xian/Benoit, L Y2J, L w/Hurricane vs Orton/Xian, W Brock, W 6-man tag, W w/Rock vs Vitamin C)
(68-44, 28-23) Brock Lesnar (6-2, 92) (W Spike, W Rey, W D-Von, W Eddie, W Bubba, L Rhyno, W Matthews, L RVD)
(62-44-3, 28-19) Chris Benoit (5-2, 94) (L 6-man tag, W w/Xian vs Rhyno/Rock, W Cena, W w/Y2J vs Rock/Cena, W w/Matt vs Rey/Rock, L 6-man tag, W Rock)
(62-51, 25-26) John Cena (3-4, 96) (W 6-man tag, W Orton, L Benoit, L w/Rock vs Violence, L Bats, L w/Eddie vs Tajiri/Chavo, W Tajiri)
(57-54-1, 20-21) Eddie Guerrero (4-4, 100) (L w/Chavo vs APA, W Y2J, W Orton, L Brock, W Chavo, L w/Cena vs Tajiri/Chavo, L Matt, W Damien)
(46-47, 14-21) Rey Mysterio (1-7, 99) (L w/Mickie vs Jazz/Matt, L Brock, L Tajiri, L w/Rock vs Benoit/Matt, L Orton, L Y2J, L Damien, W O'Haire)
(47-49-1, 21-15) Tajiri (4-2, 100) (W RVD, W Rey, L Rock, W w/Chavo vs Eddie/Cena, L Cena, W London)
(51-57-2, 23-27) Chris Jericho (3-3, 100) (L 6-man tag, L Eddie, W Rhyno, W w/Benoit vs Cena/Rock, W Rey, L w/Xian vs Rock/Rhyno)
(47-54-1, 18-25-1) Christian (2-5, 99) (L 6-man tag, W w/Benoit vs Rhyno/Rock, L Rock, W w/Orton vs Rhyno/Hurricane, L RVD, L 6-man tag, L w/Y2J vs Rock/Rhyno)
(24-29, 13-19) Randy Orton (3-5, 98) (L triple threat, L Cena, L Eddie, W w/Xian vs Rhyno/Hurricane, W Rey, L 6-man tag, L Hurricane, W Shelton)

(Overall Won-Loss, Season 2 W-L) Upper Midcard (Feb. W-L, Overness) (Matches)
(31-15, 13-11) Damien (2-1, 86) (W Tommy, W Rey, L Eddie)
(18-14-1, 4-2) Trish Stratus (0-1, 82) (L triple threat)
(41-45-1, 10-19) Rob Van Dam (2-1, 89) (L Tajiri, W Xian, W Brock)
(39-51, 11-23) Shelton Benjamin (2-3, 83) (W Dupree, W Haas, L London, L London, L Orton)
(24-38-2, 16-16-1) Paul London (4-1, 81) (W Haas, W O'Haire, W Shelton, W Shelton, L Tajiri)

(Overall Won-Loss, Season 2 W-L) Midcard (Feb. W-L, Overness) (Matches)
(49-36-1, 9-16) Sean O'Haire (1-3, 75) (L Train, L London, W Dupree, L Rey)
(5-4, 5-4) Payne (0-0, 49) (N/A)
(13-11, 1-3) Victoria (0-1, 71) (L Mickie)
(30-36, 16-12) A-Train (2-1, 78) (W O'Haire, W Dupree, L Haas)
(31-44-1, 5-13) Undertaker (0-0, 62) (N/A)
(23-33, 5-6) William Regal (0-0, 71) (N/A)
(20-30, 1-6) Chuck Palumbo (0-0, 68) (N/A)
(13-21, 1-11) Jazz (0-2, 78) (L Mickie, L triple threat)
(8-14-1, 2-3) Gail Kim (0-1, 75) (L triple threat)
(16-28, 1-8) Johnny Stamboli (0-0, 70) (N/A)
(26-46, 5-15) Haas (1-2, 72) (L London, L Shelton, W Train)
(9-17, 3-3) Lita (0-1, 77) (L triple threat)
(20-39, 4-11) Tommy Dreamer (0-1, 71) (L Damien)
(14-29, 4-3) Sylvan Grenier (0-0, 70) (N/A)
(8-17, 2-5) Molly Holly (0-1, 74) (L Mickie)
(6-30, 1-5) Rob Conway (0-0, 68) (N/A)

(Overall Won-Loss, Season 2 W-L) Lower Midcard (Feb. W-L, Overness) (Matches)
(2-10, 0-7) Fred Williams (0-0, 61) (N/A)
(1-8, 0-4) Shaniqua (0-1, 52) (L triple threat)
(0-1, 0-1) Axl Rotten (0-0, 53) (N/A)
(0-4, 0-4) Daffney (0-1, 59) (L triple threat)

(Overall Won-Loss, Season 2 W-L) Future Endeavors (Feb. W-L, Overness) (Matches)
(38-34-1, 8-6) Big Show (0-0) (N/A)
(29-31-1, 6-6) Kane (0-0) (N/A)
(17-41, 6-10) Rene Dupree (0-3) (L Shelton, L Train, L O'Haire)

Non-Wrestlers (Overness)
Eric Bischoff (93)
Shane McMahon (86)
Al Snow (75)

Managers (Clientele)
Bill Alfonso (71) (Rob Van Dam, Rhyno, and Tommy Dreamer)
Terri Runnels (70) (None)

RAW Title Changes
United States - Damien beat Rey Mysterio (2/27)
WWE Tag Team - Vacant due to Rene Dupree's release
World Heavyweight - None (Rhyno has been champ since 11/1)
Women's - None (Mickie James has been champ since 12/26)

RAW Feuds
John Cena vs. Chris Jericho (100 Heat)
Rhyno vs. Christian (97 Heat)
Rob Van Dam vs. Brock Lesnar (94 Heat)
Paul London vs. Damien (89 Heat)

FEBRUARY 2005 RECAP

SmackDown!

(Overall Won-Loss, Season 2 W-L) The Elite (Feb. W-L, Overness) (Matches)
(29-6, 15-3) Mickie James (6-1, 100) (L w/Rey vs Jazz/Matt, W Jazz, W triple threat, W Victoria, W Molly, W triple threat, W triple threat)
(67-39, 29-18) The Rock (5-4, 97) (W 6-man tag, L w/Rhyno vs Xian/Benoit, W Xian, L w/Cena vs Violence, L w/Rey vs Benoit/Matt, W Tajiri, W 6-man tag, W w/Rhyno vs Vitamin C, L Benoit)
(57-36-3, 28-17-1) Rhyno (4-3, 99) (W 6-man tag, L w/Rock vs Xian/Benoit, L Y2J, L w/Hurricane vs Orton/Xian, W Brock, W 6-man tag, W w/Rock vs Vitamin C)
(68-44, 28-23) Brock Lesnar (6-2, 92) (W Spike, W Rey, W D-Von, W Eddie, W Bubba, L Rhyno, W Matthews, L RVD)
(62-44-3, 28-19) Chris Benoit (5-2, 94) (L 6-man tag, W w/Xian vs Rhyno/Rock, W Cena, W w/Y2J vs Rock/Cena, W w/Matt vs Rey/Rock, L 6-man tag, W Rock)
(62-51, 25-26) John Cena (3-4, 96) (W 6-man tag, W Orton, L Benoit, L w/Rock vs Violence, L Bats, L w/Eddie vs Tajiri/Chavo, W Tajiri)
(57-54-1, 20-21) Eddie Guerrero (4-4, 100) (L w/Chavo vs APA, W Y2J, W Orton, L Brock, W Chavo, L w/Cena vs Tajiri/Chavo, L Matt, W Damien)
(46-47, 14-21) Rey Mysterio (1-7, 99) (L w/Mickie vs Jazz/Matt, L Brock, L Tajiri, L w/Rock vs Benoit/Matt, L Orton, L Y2J, L Damien, W O'Haire)
(47-49-1, 21-15) Tajiri (4-2, 100) (W RVD, W Rey, L Rock, W w/Chavo vs Eddie/Cena, L Cena, W London)
(51-57-2, 23-27) Chris Jericho (3-3, 100) (L 6-man tag, L Eddie, W Rhyno, W w/Benoit vs Cena/Rock, W Rey, L w/Xian vs Rock/Rhyno)
(47-54-1, 18-25-1) Christian (2-5, 99) (L 6-man tag, W w/Benoit vs Rhyno/Rock, L Rock, W w/Orton vs Rhyno/Hurricane, L RVD, L 6-man tag, L w/Y2J vs Rock/Rhyno)
(24-29, 13-19) Randy Orton (3-5, 98) (L triple threat, L Cena, L Eddie, W w/Xian vs Rhyno/Hurricane, W Rey, L 6-man tag, L Hurricane, W Shelton)

(Overall Won-Loss, Season 2 W-L) Upper Midcard (Feb. W-L, Overness) (Matches)
(57-36, 20-16) Matt Hardy (4-0, 85) (W w/Jazz vs Rey/Mickie, W Hurricane, W w/Benoit vs Rey/Rock, W Eddie)
(34-44, 12-18) Rico Constantino (1-2, 65) (L battle royal, W 6-man tag, L Bats)
(29-43, 10-14) The Hurricane (3-2, 86) (W triple threat, L Matt, L w/Rhyno vs Xian/Orton, W 6-man tag, W Orton)

(Overall Won-Loss, Season 2 W-L) Midcard (Feb. W-L, Overness) (Matches)
(39-29, 8-11) D-Von Dudley (1-1, 77) (L Brock, W 6-man tag)
(4-3, 2-3) Ron Simmons (1-2, 72) (W w/Layfield vs Guerreros, L battle royal, L 6-man tag)
(46-35, 13-11) Dave Batista (3-2, 79) (L triple threat, W battle royal, W Cena, L 6-man tag, W Rico)
(37-31, 8-12) Bubba Ray Dudley (1-2, 75) (L battle royal, L Brock, W 6-man tag)
(32-27, 11-8) John Layfield (1-2, 74) (W w/Simmons vs Guerreros, L battle royal, L 6-man tag)
(18-24-1, 5-9-1) Chris Kanyon (0-1-1, 73) (L battle royal, D Gunn)
(17-23-1, 4-2-1) Billy Gunn (0-1-1, 77) (L battle royal, D Kanyon)
(5-7, 3-5) Christian York (0-1, 61) (L battle royal)
(31-45-1, 9-13) Chavo Guerrero (1-3, 79) (L w/Eddie vs APA, L battle royal, L Eddie, W w/Tajiri vs Eddie/Cena)
(18-29, 5-12) Nova (0-2, 70) (L battle royal, L w/Spike vs Nunzio/Test)
(13-26, 4-9) Test (1-1, 72) (L battle royal, W w/Nunzio vs Nova/Spike)
(3-7, 3-7) John Morrison (0-1, 69) (L battle royal)
(4-10, 2-8) BJ Whitmer (0-1, 63) (L battle royal)
(2-5, 2-5) Avery Thompson (0-1, 62) (L battle royal)
(8-22-1, 1-5) Akio (0-1, 66) (L battle royal)
(9-27, 0-4) Spike Dudley (0-3, 70) (L Brock, L battle royal, L w/Nova vs Nunzio/Test)
(4-12, 3-9) Brian Kendrick (0-1, 62) (L battle royal)
(10-32, 6-8) Carlito (0-0, 76) (N/A)
(9-34, 3-10) Nunzio (1-1, 72) (L battle royal, W w/Test vs Nova/Spike)
(3-12, 1-10) Trent Acid (0-1, 62) (L battle royal)
(2-22, 1-11) Funaki (0-1, 63) (L battle royal)
(0-2, 0-2) Air Paris (0-1, 68) (L King)

(Overall Won-Loss, Season 2 W-L) Lower Midcard (Feb. W-L, Overness) (Matches)
(1-1, 1-1) Derrick King (1-0, 72) (W Paris)
(1-1, 1-1) Teddy Hart (1-0, 46) (W 6-man tag)
(2-3, 1-2) Colt Cabana (1-0, 52) (W 6-man tag)
(2-4, 1-3) Jay Briscoe (1-0, 56) (W 6-man tag)
(7-20-1, 2-5) Mark Henry (0-0, 60) (N/A)
(1-3, 1-2) Joey Matthews (0-1, 58) (L Brock)
(2-8, 0-3) Johnny Jeter (0-1, 45) (L 6-man tag)
(1-4, 0-3) Matt Stryker (0-0, 56) (N/A)
(1-10, 0-4) Zach Gowan (0-0, 57) (N/A)
(0-1, 0-1) Pepper Parks (0-1, 47) (L 6-man tag

(Overall Won-Loss, Season 2 W-L) Openers (Feb. W-L, Overness) (Matches)
(0-3, 0-3) Richard J. Criado (0-1, 40) (L 6-man tag)

(Overall Won-Loss, Season 2 W-L) Future Endeavors (Feb. W-L, Overness) (Matches)
(0-4, 0-4) Vito Thomaselli (0-0) (N/A)

Non-Wrestlers (Overness)
Stephanie McMahon (96)
Eric Bischoff (93)
Tazz (75)

Managers (Overness) (Clientele)
Paul Heyman (94) (Dudley Boyz, Spike Dudley, Nova)
Theodore Long (66) (Dave Batista, Chris Kanyon, Mark Henry, and Avery Thompson)

SmackDown! Title Changes
WWE World - Chris Benoit beat The Rock (2/27)
Intercontinental - Dave Batista beat John Cena (2/18)
World Tag Team - A.P.A. beat Los Guerreros (2/4)
Cruiserweight - None (Matt Hardy has been champ since 1/9)

SmackDown! Feuds
Eddie Guerrero vs. Tajiri (100 Heat)
The Rock vs. Chris Benoit (98 Heat)
The Hurricane vs. Randy Orton (92 Heat)
Rey Mysterio vs. Matt Hardy (90 Heat)

MARCH 4, 2005 - SMACKDOWN!

In the wake of a shocking Superbrawl and with just nine days until WrestleMania 21, the card is falling into place. Five matches have been announced, and more are expected to be announced tonight. Next week, there will be a fatal fourway match to determine #1 contenders to the A.P.A.'s WWE Tag Team Titles. Tonight, the top eight contenders will compete in a series of qualifying matches and the A.P.A. will have their own tune-up. Plus, a blockbuster eight-man main event featuring WM21 participants and a huge Elite tag team war.

But first, the A.P.A. take on a pair of exciting young high-fliers in Air Paris and Brian Kendrick in a non-title contest. The babyfaces put up a valiant effort, but eventually they fall to the champions' trademark spike powerbomb. After the match, they continue pummeling the heroes, leaving them laying and sending a message to the entire roster.

Our second non-title contest pits new Intercontinental Champion Dave Batista against Funaki. And you can imagine what the result is. Batista wins clean with the Batista Bomb.

Cruiserweight Champion Matt Hardy Version 2.0 comes out for our next match and he issues a challenge to his longtime rival Rey Mysterio for an Iron Man Match at WrestleMania 21! Iron Man Match for the Cruiserweight Title at WrestleMania? This must be fantasy booking.

Matt brings out his partner for our first tag contenders' match... and it's his returning brother, Jeff! Their opponents tonight are ECW originals Nova and Spike Dudley. It's an exciting contest between four high-flying stars, but eventually Jeff hits the Swanton Bomb on Spike to pick up the win, meaning the Hardy Boyz will be in next week's fatal fourway.

Their first opponent will be determined in our next contest as M'n'M take on the New Generation duo of BJ Whitmer and Christian York. More solid tag action, but Matthews and Morrison pick up the win with their Snapshot finisher to advance to next week's match.

WWE Women's Champion Mickie James and Trish Stratus appear in a pre-taped interview where they hype their tag match on RAW against Jazz and Molly Holly. Hmm, hyping a random Divas tag match on another brand... It's almost like I've got something planned... That was an unfortunate rhyme...

And now for the big disappointment portion of our program. Our third qualifier pits Gunnstantino against Teddy Long's clients Chris Kanyon and Mark Henry. Lots of bad blood between these four that results in a colossally underwhelming match. Rico hits his spinning kick on Kanyon to give his team the win.

Fortunately, we rebound into a much better match between the Dudley Boyz and Acid Test. Really good match that makes Test and Trent Acid look like winners for hanging in there with one of the greatest teams of all time. But one 3-D later and the Dudleyz advance. So we know next week it will be the Dudley Boyz vs. Gunnstantino vs. M'n'M vs. the Hardy Boyz for a shot at the A.P.A. the Friday after WrestleMania!

Eric Bischoff is in his office, and he announces another match for WrestleMania 21, this one a First Blood match between Eddie Guerrero and Tajiri!

Speaking of Eddie and Tajiri, Eddie teams with Rey Mysterio next to take on Tajiri and Brock Lesnar! Obviously, this isn't part of the tag series, but it's still a hell of a match that Tajiri wins by hitting the Kick Of Death on Eddie.

Our main event tonight is an eight-man tag match pitting World Champion Rhyno, John Cena, The Rock, and The Hurricane against the three members of the Nova Scotia Cosa Nostra and Randy Orton! Cena and Jericho control most of the action, but once the clusterfuck tag match winds down, we're left with WWE Champion Chris Benoit against the man he took the belt from, and one Rock Bottom later, and the People's Champion gets a measure of revenge!

MARCH 8, 2005 - MONDAY NIGHT RAW

The last episode of RAW before WrestleMania 21 is also the last with the current rosters, as we've learned the 2005 WWE Draft will take place on WWE.com next Monday before RAW goes on the air!

We kick off with a tag team match pitting four Divas who seem to be adrift at the moment going at it as Gail Kim and Lita team up to take on Daffney and Shaniqua. It's a decent match, and Lita gets the crowd excited early in the show with a moonsault to pick up the win.

Up next, Eddie Guerrero and Paul London team up to take on Damien and Tajiri in a battle of WrestleMania matches. Eventually, the heels get a cheap win as Damien rolls up London with a handful of tights. After the match, a brawl breaks out that eventually needs to be broken up by officials.

Eric Bischoff comes out on the ramp to interrupt the festivities. Since the theme of WrestleMania seems to be matches with stipulations that will blow off all of our feuds, let's end this London/Damien nonsense in a match where a handful of tights won't do you any good. No, you see, the only way to win this Sunday is going to be putting your opponent through a table!

Hey, remember when the Natural Born Thrillers were supposed to be the top stable in WWE? Then when they teamed up with the Ministry? Whoops. Anyway, NBM members Sean O'Haire, Chuck Palumbo, and Johnny Stamboli team up next to take on A-Train, Payne, and Tommy Dreamer. Yep. It's midcard mania! O'Haire and Payne carry most of the load of the match, but in the end it's A-Train that takes the Seanton Bomb to give the NBM the win.

In the best Divas match since I took over WWE, Mickie James and Trish Stratus team up to take on Jazz and Molly Holly. Excellent action between the four best workers in the division, but in a shocking turn of events, Trish brutally betrays her friend by slamming her with a chair while the heels have the referee distracted, allowing Molly to hit Mickie with a cross body for the win. After the match, Trish works over Mickie with punches while Jazz and Molly grab a table from ringside. They set it up, then lift Mickie up to Trish... who hits a superbomb from the middle rope!

Trish grabs a ringside microphone. "It wasn't that long ago that I was the dominant Diva in WWE. That I was the focus of the division. But from the moment you set foot in this company, you got all the attention. You took my title. You got to be the first Diva in the Elite. Well, Mickie, I'm tired of it! And I'm taking back what's mine! At WrestleMania 21, I'm taking back my Women's Title!"

Up next, it's a triple threat exhibition match that doesn't really have any bearing on WrestleMania. It's Rob Van Dam (who will face Brock Lesnar at WM21) vs. Randy Orton (who will face The Hurricane) vs. Shelton Benjamin (who isn't booked), and it's as good as you'd imagine. Orton picks up a clean win with the RKO, but all three guys look good here.

John Cena and Brock Lesnar met in last year's WrestleMania main event, a night where Cena won the WWE Title. Eventually, though, Lesnar's Mania opponent Rob Van Dam interjects himself, blasting Lesnar with a chair, allowing Cena to hit the F-U and pick up the win. After the match, RVD sets Lesnar up in the corner and places a chair against his face... and hits a Van Terminator!

The Nova Scotia Cosa Nostra is out next, and they cut a promo on their trio of Mania matches. Primary concern is The Rock, who is facing Christian next!

And - as you could imagine - these two kill it. Eventually, it comes down to Christian using his ring awareness... and an exposed steel turnbuckle... to pick up the cheap win. After the match, Christian takes off running.

The match of the year thus far is tonight's main event, pitting Rey Mysterio and Rhyno against Canadian Violence. These four guys have really turned a corner over the last year, becoming the faces of the industry (along with guys like Christian, Rock, Cena, Lesnar... well, all of the Elite, basically), and they put on a hell of a show. Such a good show, I'll let the game describe it for you. Enjoy!

Rey Mysterio strikes Benoit. Benoit takes a flying neckbreaker from Rey Mysterio. Hooks the leg for a two count. Rey tags out to Rhyno. Rey \ Rhyno whip Benoit into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Hooks the leg for a two count. Fallaway slam by Rhyno. Benoit blocks the suplex attempt. Doctor Bomb, Rhyno is hurt. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho. Vicious lightning kick by Jericho on Rhyno. Pin : 1 - 2 - 2.9999999. Flying elbow from Chris Jericho. Rhyno comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Back elbow connects, Jericho staggers backward. Rhyno tags out to Rey Mysterio. Rey Mysterio scores with a back heel kick on Jericho. Jericho tags out to Chris Benoit. Second rope flying axe handle, Benoit goes down. It's BONZO GONZO! Chaos reigns as everyone winds up in the ring brawling! The referee tries to separate Rey and Benoit, buts gets shoved away. The referee turns and calls for the bell. He's had enough, and has called this a double DQ. Rey \ Rhyno and Canadian Violence don't look like they've finished! They continue to brawl in and around the ring, not stopping until a host of referees run down the aisle to break them up. Almost a ***** match...but it was missing something, so it only gets a ****1\2.

MARCH 11, 2005 - SMACKDOWN!

We are just two nights away from WrestleMania 21 (the 20th anniversary of WM), and tonight most of the night's participants will be in action!

But the night kicks off with two brand new WWE superstars, arrogant former Real World cast member The Miz taking on good ol' boy Harlowe. They start to put on a decent match, but it comes to an abrupt ending when Brock Lesnar enters the ring with a steel chair and lays both of them out.

Lesnar grabs a mic and he tears into Rob Van Dam one last time, reiterating his mission statement: I destroyed your past, now it's time to destroy your future!

Chavo Guerrero has been on a mini roll since betraying his uncle Eddie, and tonight he goes up against Funaki. The two high-flying stars put on a shockingly good match, with Chavo going over with a sick brainbuster.

Backstage, the Nova Scotia Cosa Nostra is talking about their respective matches tonight, briefly going into promo mode before returning to their conversation.

High-flying midcarders Air Paris and Brian Kendrick take on Acid Test in our next match. Paris and Kendrick look good until Acid Test manage to isolate Paris and hit him with Dazed And Confused for the win.

Last week, four teams won qualifying matches to earn spots in tonight's match. The winner of this four-team elimination match will face the APA next week for the World Tag Team Titles! Lots of quick tags early, and after several minutes of action, M'n'M is eliminated after D-Von Dudley pins John Morrison. The fans get a thrill watching the Dudley Boyz and the Hardy Boyz renew one of the greatest tag rivalries of all time, and the Hardyz take this one after Jeff pins D-Von. The ensuing battle between the Hardyz and Gunnstantino leads to more exciting tag action that Billy and Rico surprisingly win clean after Gunn puts Jeff away with the Fameasser.

The Rock hits the ring before his big eight-man tag match tonight. He talks about his ongoing struggles with WWE Champion Chris Benoit and how - one way or the other - they're all going to end Sunday night on the biggest stage of them all!

He's joined by The Hurricane, Nova, and Spike Dudley for a match against the all-champions team of Benoit, Intercontinental Champion Dave Batista, and the World Tag Team Champions the APA. Nova and Layfield control most of the match, but Hurricane winds up picking up the surprise win for his team when he pins Batista with the Shining Wizard.

Six members of the Elite are up next in a big tag-team match as Eddie Guerrero, John Cena, and Rey Mysterio team up to take on Christian, Randy Orton, and Tajiri! We get a brief tease for the Eddie/Tajiri Mania match, but primarily it's Cena and Tajiri leading the charge. Eventually, Cena pins Orton with the F-U to pick up the win for his team.

Mickie James is backstage, and she talks up her Women's Title defense against her former best friend Trish Stratus. Mickie just gets better and better each week. It's a little freaky.

Speaking of freaky: How good are Rhyno and Chris Jericho? Tonight's main event is the latest in a string of barn-burners and Rhyno sends the fans home happy one Gore! GORE! GOOOOOORE later.

MARCH 13, 2005 - WRESTLEMANIA 21

It's the grandest spectacle in all of sports and entertainment. Tonight, eight feuds will come to an end, four titles will be defended, and all the biggest stars in the industry will be competing for their WrestleMania Moment!

Just two weeks ago, Damien shocked the world when he won the United States Title from Rey Mysterio. Tonight, he defends the gold against his longtime rival Paul London in a match that will bring their long-running feud to an end. A match that can only end when one man goes through a table!

Tables Match for the United States Title - Paul London vs. Damien (c)

Paul London goes to slam Damien through a table, but he manages to escape. Lightning kick by London on Damien. Damien takes the advantage after a i-block-your-punch-you-don't-block-mine routine. Damien hits a right hand. Running knee lift from Damien. Damien goes to slam London through a table, but he manages to escape. Bodyslam by Damien. London blocks the suplex attempt. Spinning bulldog in the corner, Damien is down. Vicious kick to the teeth from Paul London. London uses a basement dropkick to the knee. Paul London pulls Damien onto the table for a powerbomb, but he uses a backdrop to get out of the predicament. Damien blocks a punch. Big backdrop on London, executed well. Powerbomb on London. Damien climbs onto the table with Paul London and scores with a piledriver to destroy the table and get the victory. *** rating, as it was good, but nothing too special.

Overall Rating: 84%
Crowd Reaction: 89%
Match Quality: 75%

Over the last couple of months, Brock Lesnar has made it his mission to destroy Rob Van Dam by destroying his past in a series of matches against RVD's fellow ECW alumni. Tonight, they will end things once and for all inside a steel cage!

Steel Cage Match - Rob Van Dam vs. Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar drives RVD into the cage side. Nice piledriver on RVD. RVD counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face. Standing leg lariat by Rob Van Dam on Lesnar. RVD hits a dropkick on Brock Lesnar. Rob Van Dam throws Lesnar into the cage. Legsweep out of Nowhere. Where is Nowhere, and why do moves keep coming out of there? Does it have a factory? Rob Van Dam and Lesnar climb the cage....but both end up crashing back to the canvas after a struggle! Lesnar blocks a kick from Rob Van Dam. Spinebuster by Brock Lesnar. Massive lariat, apparently Lesnar has been watching The Best Of Stan Hansen again. RVD gets caught with a short powerbomb from Lesnar. Brock Lesnar drives RVD into the cage side. RVD kicks Brock Lesnar in the gut to reverse the momentum. Second rope flying axe handle, Lesnar goes down. Slingshot senton by RVD, crushing the chest of Lesnar. Rob Van Dam floors Brock Lesnar...and climbs the turnbuckles. Through the air, Five-Star Frogsplash! Rob Van Dam climbs the cage, Lesnar can only look on in despair. RVD escapes for the win! It gets a ***1\2 rating.

Overall Rating: 90%
Crowd Reaction: 94%
Match Quality: 83%

Cruiserweight Champion Matt Hardy Version 2.0 and Rey Mysterio have put on great matches against anyone and everyone in the division, but tonight their rivalry ends in many matches rolled into one - under Iron Man rules!

Iron Man Match for the Cruiserweight Title - Rey Mysterio vs. Matt Hardy Version 2.0 (c)

Flying elbow from Rey Mysterio. Lightning kick by Rey on Matt. Hooks the leg for a two count. Matt Hardy Version 2.0 reverses a hip toss. Stiff high kick on Rey by Matt Hardy Version 2.0 who has evidently been watching some old AJPW tapes recently. Second rope flying axe handle, Rey goes down. Hooks the leg for a two count. Springboard dropkick from Matt Hardy Version 2.0. Nicely done. Hooks the leg for a close fall. Spin kick by Matt Hardy Version 2.0 to the face. Rey Mysterio avoids a Matt Hardy Version 2.0 avalanche. Super frankensteiner on Matt, who hit hard. There's a two count on the pin. DDT from the top rope by Rey Mysterio. That looked brutal. Pin, but Matt is out just before the three count. Rey uses a basement dropkick to the knee. Rey hits a wicked chop that echoes through the building. Matt ducks a wild right hand. Second rope flying axe handle, Rey goes down. Rey walks into a face crusher variation. Pin, three count, it's over. Matt Hardy Version 2.0 pins Rey. SECOND FALL: Dropkick connects, Rey goes down. Matt hits a massive spinning kick to the jaw. Spin kick by Matt Hardy Version 2.0 to the face. Hard back suplex on Rey. Anyone remember when that was Shawn Michaels's finisher? Rey counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Second rope flying axe handle, Matt goes down. Spinning bulldog in the corner, Matt is down. Hooks the leg for a two count. Matt powers out of a headlock. Spear by Matt Hardy Version 2.0. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tiger suplex on Rey, right from out of the Misawa playbook. Pin, but Rey is out just before the three count. Rey Mysterio reverses a hip toss. Rey crushes Matt with a big legdrop. Cover gets three. Rey Mysterio pinned Matt. THIRD FALL: Standing leg lariat by Matt Hardy Version 2.0 on Rey. Rey Mysterio reverses a hip toss. Matt walks into a high dropkick from Rey Mysterio. We have our mandatory ref bump, as he goes down after accidentally getting caught by an elbow to the face. Springboard dropkick from Rey Mysterio. Nicely done. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is conveniently laid out. Matt Hardy Version 2.0 ducks a clothesline attempt. Second rope flying axe handle, Rey goes down. Rey takes a hurrancarana from Matt Hardy Version 2.0. There's a two count on the pin. Rey walks into a face crusher variation. Pinfall attempt gets a 2.9999. Matt walks into a trip. Flying reverse elbow by Rey Mysterio. Hooks the leg for a close fall. Matt counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face. Matt Hardy Version 2.0 moves in for the kill. Twist Of Fate!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! END OF BOUT. A good *** rating.

Overall Rating: 84%
Crowd Reaction: 89%
Match Quality: 73%

Since debuting on SmackDown!, Randy Orton made a beeline straight for The Hurricane, and SD's resident superhero has been more than a match for him. Tonight, they won't be leaping tall buildings in a single bound, but they'll definitely reach new heights in a ladder match!

Ladder Match - The Hurricane vs. Randy Orton

Dropkick connects, Orton goes down. The Hurricane blasts Orton with a slingshot into the ladder. Spin kick by The Hurricane to the face. Hard back suplex on Orton. Anyone remember when that was Shawn Michaels's finisher? The Hurricane misses a clothesline. Powerbomb on the ladder by Randy Orton. Driven full nelson slam on Hurricane. The Hurricane takes the advantage after a i-block-your-punch-you-don't-block-mine routine. Flying cross body off the top rope! I'll give a 0.8 on the Steamboat scale for that effort. Back heel kick off the second rope, Orton goes down. Orton counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Orton hits a right hand. Orton only gets knees on a splash. Second rope flying axe handle, Orton goes down. The Hurricane has Randy Orton down on the canvas. Shining Wizard! Boom! The Hurricane sets the ladder up and climbs it, grabbing the prize for the victory. The Hurricane goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory That was good. **** rating.

Overall Rating: 91%
Crowd Reaction: 94%
Match Quality: 87%

Six days ago on RAW, Trish Stratus shocked her "best friend" Mickie James by betraying her in a tag team match. She says it's all about the Women's Title, but it definitely seems like something more is going on here.

Women's Title Match - Mickie James (c) vs. Trish Stratus

Mickie James takes a right hand to the temple from Trish. Trish Stratus strikes Mickie James. Big kick from Trish. Trish Stratus hits a right hand on Mickie James. Mickie counters a sleeper hold by turning it into a jaw breaker. Face crusher from Mickie on Trish. Badly executed second rope splash by Mickie. Cover for a two count. Trish Stratus ducks a clothesline attempt. Trish Stratus hits a sloppy double axe handle. Hooks the leg for a two count. Trish DDTs Mickie James. Cover, but there's a last second kick-out. Mickie counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face. Mickie strikes away at Trish Stratus. Trish blocks a kick from Mickie James. Trish Stratus with a badly-executed spinning neckbreaker on Mickie. Chris Jericho comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Mickie James turns around. Chris Jericho drops Mickie to the canvas. Chris Jericho quickly locks on the Walls of Jericho! Jericho leaves the ring, the damage done! Pin : 1 - 2- 3. Trish defeats Mickie. Trish Stratus smiles and walks over and shakes hands with Chris Jericho, thanking him for interfering and helping win this match. **1\2 rating. Perfectly Acceptable Wrestling.

Overall Rating: 83%
Crowd Reaction: 92%
Match Quality: 63%

Two weeks ago, Chris Benoit cashed in the Money In The Bank title shot he earned by winning the 2004 King Of The Ring tournament, stealing the WWE Title from The Rock. Tonight, Rock has cashed in a shot of his own, the rematch clause and they're going to be locked in together in Hell In A Cell

Hell In A Cell for the WWE Title - The Rock vs. Chris Benoit (c)

Doctor Bomb, Rock is hurt. Rock blocks a punch. Stiff chop lights up Benoit. Fallaway slam by The Rock. Flying shoulder tackle by Rock sends Benoit to the mat. Rock walks into a trip. Rock walks into a stiff sit-out jaw breaker. Corkscrew brainbuster suplex, Benoit hit it well. Chris Benoit snap suplexes Rock...with authority! ('With authority', trademark G.Monsoon 1986.) The Rock pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Big backdrop on Benoit, executed well. Powerbomb on Benoit. The Rock moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Rock Bottom. 1....2...3, it's finished. The Rock goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory That was good. **** rating.

Overall Rating: 94%
Crowd Reaction: 98%
Match Quality: 85%

Earlier tonight, Chris Jericho shockingly helped Trish Stratus win the Women's Title from Mickie James, but that's not the only action he'll see tonight. Up next, he takes on his longtime rival John Cena, and the loser must say "I Quit!"

I Quit Match - John Cena vs. Chris Jericho

Spear by John Cena. Chris Jericho reverses a hip toss. Dropkick connects, Cena goes down. Second rope flying axe handle, Cena goes down. Flying elbow from Chris Jericho. Cena reverses a waistlock. Full nelson slam on Jericho. John Cena scores with a standing spinebuster. Cena slams Chris Jericho down. Jericho ducks a wild right hand. Jericho uses a basement dropkick to the knee. Diamond Dust from Chris Jericho, Cena is out. Chris Jericho has John Cena down...and locks in the Walls of Jericho! The referee asks Cena....and we have a submission! The match is over. That was good. **** rating.

Overall Rating: 95%
Crowd Reaction: 100%
Match Quality: 84%

Christian held all of World Wrestling Entertainment in the palm of his hand since winning the Royal Rumble. He's toyed with both champions as to who he'd challenge, only to reveal the whole thing was a decoy for Benoit winning the WWE Title. Christian has had his sights set on Rhyno's World Title all along and tonight he gets his shot in a Last Man Standing Match!

Last Man Standing Match for the World Title - Rhyno (c) vs. Christian

Christian drives a forearm into the chest of Rhyno. Rhyno counters an avalanche with a raised foot to the face. Rhyno fires off some right and left hands. Lifting DDT by Rhyno, looked good. Christian counters a sleeper hold by turning it into a jaw breaker. Christian slams Rhyno onto the table. Tiger bomb by Christian, although no mention is made of whether it originated in Pearl River. The referee is counting: 5....6....Rhyno is back up. Front legsweep slam by Christian, hit with precision. Rhyno counters an avalanche with a raised foot to the face. Rhyno uses a big bag of popcorn to floor Christian. The referee is counting: 7....8....Christian is back up. Rhyno walks into a trip. Christian moves in for the kill. Unprettier! The referee counts to 10, this match is over! I'm knocking off half a star for some blown spots, so that's a ***1\2 rating.

Overall Rating: 92%
Crowd Reaction: 97%
Match Quality: 83%

Two World Title matches, two other title matches, and seven gimmick matches later, and WrestleMania 21's main event isn't for any gold. No, this one is personal. Tajiri has done everything in his power to make Eddie Guerrero's life a living hell, including turning Eddie's own flesh and blood against him. Tonight, Eddie's hoping to see some of Tajiri's blood. Whoever draws it first wins the WrestleMania 21 main event!

First Blood Match - Eddie Guerrero vs. Tajiri

Standing leg lariat by Eddie Guerrero on Tajiri. Hard back suplex on Tajiri. Anyone remember when that was Shawn Michaels's finisher? Eddie hits a dropkick on Tajiri. Eddie Guerrero gets taken down out of nowhere. Flying cross body off the top rope! I'll give a 0.8 on the Steamboat scale for that effort. Tajiri only gets knees on a splash. Spinning bulldog in the corner, Tajiri is down. Tornado DDT from Eddie Guerrero, Tajiri got planted. Tajiri drops out the back of a Eddie Guerrero bodyslam attempt. Tajiri scores with a back heel kick on Eddie. Eddie Guerrero fights out of a grapple. Second rope flying axe handle, Tajiri goes down. Eddie picks up the ring bell. Tajiri turns around...and gets smashed over the head with it! That has to be at least a 0. 9 on the Muta scale. The referee sees blood, and this match is over! Eddie Guerrero goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory That was good. **** rating.

Overall Rating: 93%
Crowd Reaction: 97%
Match Quality: 84%

<font color=goldenrod>Awesome Mania.</font>

Thanks, Vito. Breaking down how I want the rosters divided. Hopefully will be able to get Raw up tomorrow. No real Christmas Eve plans other than work

MARCH 14, 2005 - DRAFT SPECIAL ON WWE.COM

The web special kicks off with WWE Chairman Eric Bischoff on-screen.

"Over the last six months, I have led World Wrestling Entertainment to new heights. I launched the Elite, brought back Starrcade and Superbrawl, and made countless new superstars and champions. And now on the heels of an amazing WrestleMania, I'm proud to announce the next phase in my master plan. Beginning this Wednesday night on USA, I am launching a third brand: WWE Superstars! To balance out the rosters between three brands, I had to do a lot of moving superstars around to keep some teams together, but also to hopefully create some new and exciting rivalries. Here, now, the changes:"

From RAW to SmackDown! - Damien, Rhyno, and Shelton Benjamin
From RAW to Superstars - A-Train, Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, Chuck Palumbo, Johnny Stamboli, Paul London, Payne, Sean O'Haire, and William Regal
From SmackDown! to RAW - APA, Billy Gunn, Brock Lesnar, Mark Henry, Test, and The Rock
From SmackDown! to Superstars - Akio, BJ Whitmer, Brian Kendrick, Carlito, Christian, Christian York, Colt Cabana, Dave Batista, Funaki, Jay Briscoe, John Cena, Johnny Jeter, Rico Constantino, Teddy Hart, The Hurricane, Trent Acid, and Zach Gowan

So the current rosters look like this:

Names in red drafted/traded from RAW, blue from SmackDown!

<font color=red>RAW</font>

• Axl Rotten
• Billy Gunn
• Brock Lesnar
• Daffney
• Fred Williams
• Gail Kim
• Haas
• Jazz
• John Layfield (World Tag Team Champion)
  
• Lita
• Mark Henry
• Mickie James
• Molly Holly
• Rob Conway
• Rob Van Dam
• Ron Simmons (World Tag Team Champion)
  
• Shaniqua
• Sylvan Grenier
• Test
• The Rock (WWE Champion)
  
• Tom Howard
• Tommy Dreamer
• Trish Stratus (Women's Champion)
• Undertaker
• Victoria

<font color=white>SUPERSTARS</font>

• Akio
• A-Train
• BJ Whitmer
• Brian Kendrick
• Carlito
• Chris Benoit
• Chris Jericho
• Christian (World Heavyweight Champion)
  
• Christian York
• Chuck Palumbo
• Colt Cabana
• Dave Batista (Intercontinental Champion)
  
• Funaki
• Jay Briscoe
• John Cena
• Johnny Jeter
• Johnny Stamboli
• Paul London
• Payne
• Rico Constantino
• Sean O'Haire
• Teddy Hart
• The Hurricane
• Trent Acid
• William Regal
• Zach Gowan

<font color=blue>SMACKDOWN!</font>

• Air Paris
• Avery Thompson
• Bubba Ray Dudley
• Chavo Guerrero
• Chris Kanyon
• Damien (United States Champion)
  
• Derrick King
• D-Von Dudley
• Eddie Guerrero
• Jeff Hardy
• Joey Matthews
• John Morrison
• Matt Hardy Version 2.0 (Cruiserweight Champion)
• Nova
• Nunzio
• Pepper Parks
• Randy Orton
• Rey Mysterio
• Rhyno
• Richard J. Criado
• Shelton Benjamin
• Spike Dudley
• Tajiri
• The Miz

Obviously, the championships are uneven, so you can expect in the next few weeks leading up to Backlash to see new championships introduced and new champions crowned!

<font color=goldenrod>Nice, glad to see a third brand get added to the mix, especially since SmackDown seemed to be heavily overcrowded.

Raw's male roster seems a bit small, but that could change over time with new debuts and the like. Plus it's the main women's show anyway.</font>

MARCH 15, 2005 - MONDAY NIGHT RAW

It's the start of a new era as Monday Night RAW kicks off with an entirely new roster and--"I'm all grown up..." The crowd erupts as Stephanie McMahon makes her way to the ring for the first time in months. She grabs a microphone and talks about the web special from earlier today where Eric Bischoff divvied up the rosters. What Eric failed to mention was that this wasn't entirely his idea to add a third brand. The Board of Directors actually put that idea in his head, and who put that idea in the Board's head? Her and her brother, Shane. Now, why would the rightful heirs to the WWE throne want to further dilute their father's company's talent pool? Because - unbeknownst to Bischoff - she and Shane used their considerable wealth to go out and bring in some new blood. Over the next five days on all three brands, the WWE fans are going to meet some new faces and get re-introduced to some old favorites. And that's not all. Tonight, four members of the new RAW roster will go at it in a one-night tournament to crown the first-ever WWE Television Champion!

Speaking of old favorites, RAW gets introduced to us by Dave Prazak and new color commentator... "Macho Man" Randy Savage! They introduce our opening contest, a handicap match pitting the remaining members of La Resistance Sylvan Grenier and Rob Conway and a debuting Nick Dinsmore against ECW alumni Axl Rotten and New Jack! Pretty sloppy match (I know, shocking, right?), but in the end Dinsmore hits Rotten with a German suplex to pick up the win.

The ring fills with bodies after the break, as ten RAW superstars are entered into a battle royal, the winner will earn a shot at the Television Title next week on RAW. It's a mix of old and new faces, and it's every man for himself as soon as the bell sounds. Mark Henry is the first victim after he's taken out by a returning Rick Steiner. The debuting Sonny Siaki eliminates Tommy Dreamer next, then Steiner gets taken out by the returning Val Venis. Haas eliminates Fred Williams, then takes out his mentor the Undertaker, followed by a debuting Simon Diamond. Haas is on a roll, and we're down to our final four! Venis is out next, courtesy of Test, while Siaki eliminates Haas. It's down to Siaki and Test, and in the end, it's the exciting newcomer hitting his Siakolypse finisher, then dumping Test to the floor for the win.

A quartet of WWE debuts are next as WCW alumni Buff Bagwell and Disco Inferno team up to take on Erik Watts and Taiyo Kea. Another underwhelming match that ends with Kea hitting Bagwell with a Kobayashi DDT for the win.

Mickie James lost the Women's Title in shocking fashion last night to Trish Stratus with help from Chris Jericho. Tonight, it's ten-diva tag action as Mickie looks for revenge. Trish brings Daffney, Jazz, Molly Holly, and Shaniqua with her while Mickie counters with Gail Kim, Lita, Victoria, and the debuting Trinity. Frequent tags by both teams gets all ten Divas an opportunity to shine, but Trish does wind up getting her revenge with a tornado DDT on Trish.

The Television Title Tournament kicks off next in a WrestleMania rematch as Rob Van Dam takes on Brock Lesnar. Their feud may be over, but the opportunity for the Television Title means they're not going to take it easy on each other. Solid match, definitely the best of the night so far, and Brock picks up the win with the F-5 to advance to tonight's main event!

"Huka Blues" hits the speakers, and ECW legend Sabu makes his way to the ring, steel chair in hand. What damage is the sadistic Sabu going to inflict tonight? The lighting in the arena turns to gold as Sabu's opponent in our other tournament semifinal is introduced. The crowd erupts as the bizarre Goldust comes to the ring, his beautiful valet Marlena at his side. Sabu goes too far throughout the match, finally getting himself disqualified for using brass knuckles. Goldust advances, but Sabu has completely lost his mind, turning the knuckles against the referee. The homicidal, suicidal, genocidal, death-defying maniac looks like he's ready to do more damage, but the locker room empties to pry him out of the ring, kicking and yelling.

"If you smeeeeeeeell..." The crowd erupts as the new WWE Champion The Rock makes his way to the ring, championship in tow. "The Rock looks around the RAW locker room now, and there's a whole lot of new faces. And there's a whole lot of old ones. The Rock would like to thank the McMahons for bringing in all this new blood because, quite frankly, there's only so many times you can beat up on the same dozen guys. Eric Bischoff's Elite was a good idea... for a little bit. But like everything else Bischoff's ever done, it went on too long, and it got repetitive. So now it's time - once again - for Stephanie and Shane to pick up the pieces and change the game. Well, The Rock is, was, and always will be a fighting champion. So The Rock has three words for all these new challengers: 'Just bring it!'"

The Rock remains in the ring awaiting tonight's non-title opponent. A record scratch plays "Come on, you're lookin' at the real deal now!" A smile creeps across the champ's face as his former Nation of Domination partner D'Lo Brown makes his way to the ring with Theodore Long. The bell sounds and D'Lo slaps Rock across the face showing that there is no friendship here anymore. The two engage in a heck of a brawl, and Rock drops into a crouch to prepare for the Rock Bottom, but suddenly a hand drags him out of the ring. The ref has no choice but to call for the bell as Sabu has returned to wreak more havoc! Sabu uses his chair from earlier to blast Rock in the face, then two more shots across his back. He sets Rock up in the middle of the ring, then hits a drop toehold across the chair. The locker room empties again, but this time Sabu heads for the hills, leaving a bloodied Rock laid out!

The A.P.A. make their way out to the ring next with the World Tag Team Titles and their apparent new manager Theodore Long. Friday night on SmackDown!, Gunnstantino won a #1 contender's match to earn a shot at the gold. But Billy Gunn and Rico Constantino wound up on separate brands, so Gunn needs a new partner for tonight's shot. Layfield and Simmons warm up, and their smug expressions turn to anger when their opponents' music hits. "Oh, you didn't know?!?" The crowd goes absolutely apeshit for the introduction of the New Age Outlaws! Another disappointing match from the new roster as everyone is antsy to live up to the hype. Eventually, the champs walk away, resulting in a disqualification victory for NAO. After the match, both teams continue to brawl, all around ringside, then to the back.

And now for our main event. Goldust and Brock Lesnar each won a match earlier tonight to qualify for this match for the brand-new WWE Television Title. It's the match of the night, and brings some hope to the new RAW roster that there are some definitely talented workers here. Brock picks up the clean win with the F-5 to win the championship as RAW goes off the air.

NEW RAW ROSTER
(spoilers, make sure you read RAW results first)

Champions
WWE - The Rock
Television - Brock Lesnar
World Tag Team - A.P.A. (John Layfield and Ron Simmons)
Women's - Trish Stratus

Singles
Axl Rotten
Buff Bagwell
Disco Inferno
Erik Watts
Goldust
Haas
New Jack
Rob Van Dam
Sabu
Simon Diamond
Sonny Siaki
Sylvan Grenier
Taiyo Kea
Test
Tommy Dreamer
Undertaker
Val Venis

Tag Teams
D'Lo Brown and Mark Henry
Fred 'n' Tom (Fred Williams and Tom Howard)
Lords of the Ring (Nick Dinsmore and Rob Conway)
New Age Outlaws (Billy Gunn and Road Dogg)

Divas
Daffney
Gail Kim
Jazz
Lita
Mickie James
Molly Holly
Shaniqua
Trinity
Victoria

Managers
Marlena (manages Goldust)
Theodore Long (manages APA, D'Lo Brown, Jazz, Mark Henry, and Shaniqua)

Authority Figures
Al Snow
Stephanie McMahon

Announcers
Dave Prazak and Randy Savage

<font color=goldenrod>hahaha. Raw has one of the most random rosters ever</font>

MARCH 17, 2005 - SUPERSTARS

The debut of Superstars is the first dud show of 2005 for World Wrestling Entertainment. Not a great sign for the fledgling brand. But that doesn't mean there aren't some mark-out moments.

We open things up with an eight-man tag match featuring a mix of old and new with Colt Cabana, Jay Briscoe, Teddy Hart, and Zach Gowan teaming up to take on Carlito, Johnny Jeter, and newcomers Jimmy Rave and Julio Dinero. Gowan and Jeter control most of the match for their respective teams, but in the end it's Dinero making his debut a successful one by pinning Briscoe following the Theater Of Dreams.

Payne and Sean O'Haire were on opposite sides of a brief feud on RAW, and tonight they each bring in a debuting tag team partner. O'Haire reunites with his former Natural Born Thrillers teammate Mike Sanders to take on Payne and Paul Heyman's new client "The Franchise" Shane Douglas! Eventually Payne succumbs to the Seanton Bomb to give the Thrillers the win. After the match, Douglas gets in Payne's face, blaming him for the loss.

It's a high-flying six-man tag match next as Brian Kendrick and Funaki team with newcomer Frankie Kazarian to take on the New Generation stable of BJ Whitmer, Christian York, and Trent Acid. Funaki and Acid spend most of the match on the sidelines, letting their teammates do the work. The match ends as it began with Kazarian and Whitmer facing off. Kazarian hits the Wave Of The Future for the win in his debut.

It's a pair of debuts next as Norman Smiley takes on Konnan, a match that Konnan asked for. You would think that if he asked for the match, it wouldn't suck. You'd be wrong. Eventually, Konnan hits the 187 for the win. After the match, Konnan continues his abuse, leaving Smiley laid out with stomps and kicks.

"Ladies and gentlemen... HUUUUUUUUULK HOOOOOOOGAAAAAAAN!!!!!" The crowd erupts as "Real American" hits the speakers and the Immortal One makes his way to the ring. He does his usual routine of poses and false modesty before grabbing a microphone. "That sounds great, dudes! Thank you." More wild cheering. "But you know something, this is Superstars. This is the first night of a new brand, a brand that promises all kinds of excitement. And brother, let me tell you about excitement. If any of you dudes have been following what's been going on outside of WWE, you've been hearing about a guy called AJ Styles. This is a guy who can fly, who can wrestle, who can brawl... And Superstars is proud to have him and his X Division Title! The X Division... it's not about weight limits. It's about no limits. And Superstars is gonna be the only place you can see these guys do what the Hulkster never could, brother! Tonight, AJ's gonna team with John Cena to take on Canadian Violence, and you're all gonna see just what I'm talkin' about. So whatcha gonna do, Benoit and Jericho, when the Phenomenal One, the X Division, and all these little Hulkamaniacs run wild on you?!?"

Our first of two title matches is up next as Intercontinental Champion Dave Batista defends the belt against the massive A-Train. Not a bad match, but the dud show continues. Batista retains successfully with the Figure-Four Leglock.

Three superstars who could very well define the X Division are up next in a triple threat match. It's Paul London versus Rico Constantino versus ECW alumnus Kid Kash! Exciting high-flying match that ends with London hitting London Calling on Kash for the win.

Our second title match of the evening features a debuting tag team. James Storm and Chris Harris, America's Most Wanted, are the reigning NWA Tag Team Champions, and they bring their titles with them to Superstars! They defend them tonight in a triple threat against Chuck Palumbo and Johnny Stamboli and a pair of WWE veterans teaming for the first time - Akio and William Regal (working as The Untouchables, an inside joke on the fact that they're both married to previously unknown daughters of the McMahon family and, thus, unsackable). Decent action that helps enhance the image of the titles, but AMW retain as Harris hits Akio with the Catatonic.

The Hurricane is out next for a match against Ron "The Truth" Killings, who briefly worked for WWE in the mid-'90s as K-Kwik. Killings' attitude has changed, though, as he resorts to several dirty tactics throughout the match. Eventually, he hits his True Conviction finisher to pick up the win.

Our main event could have been a great one if it wasn't a dud show. 100% crowd response and a 90% match quality for Cena and Styles against Canadian Violence, but only an 86 overall because of the dud. Styles looks like a million bucks in his WWE debut, but interference from the World Champion Christian results him getting locked in the Crippler Crossface, a move he has no choice but to tap out to. After the match, Christian goes to hit Styles with the Unprettier, but the lights go out in the arena. Suddenly, hard rock music starts blaring and strobe lights begin to fill the arena. When the lights finally come back up, Christian has released Styles, but has no idea that behind him is... STING!!! The icon blasts Christian with his trademark baseball bat before turning it on the other members of the Nova Scotia Cosa Nostra.

Christian brought the World Title to the ring with him, and Sting picks it up. He holds it above his head as he stands over the fallen champion, clearly sending the message that Sting has come to Superstars for that very championship. The first episode of Superstars fades to black with the silent assassin laying the championship across Christian's body and walking away.

NEW SUPERSTARS ROSTER
(spoilers, make sure you read Superstars results first)

Champions
World - Christian
Intercontinental - Dave Batista
NWA Tag Team - America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm)
X Division - AJ Styles

Singles
A-Train
Carlito
Colt Cabana
Frankie Kazarian
Funaki
Jay Briscoe
Jimmy Rave
John Cena
Johnny Jeter
Julio Dinero
Kid Kash
Mike Sanders
Norman Smiley
Payne
Rico Constantino
Shane Douglas
Sting
Teddy Hart
The Hurricane
Trent Acid
Zach Gowan

Tag Teams
Canadian Violence (Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho)
Chuck Palumbo and Johnny Stamboli
Konnan and Ron Killings
Londrick (Brian Kendrick and Paul London)
New Generation (BJ Whitmer and Christian York)
Untouchables (Akio and William Regal)

Managers
James Mitchell (manages Julio Dinero)
Paul Heyman (manages Shane Douglas

Authority Figures
Hulk Hogan
??? (has yet to debut)

Announcers
Jim Cornette and Tazz

So I decided to start something completely new. Basically took the roster lists from Raw, Smackdown, FCW, TNA, RoH, All Japan, New Japan and AAA and decided to take the first 40 names that come out of a randomizer as my roster. Below are the first 40 names that came out.

1.Michael McGillicutty
2.Aero Star
3.Kurt Angle
4.Kevin Nash
5.Dolph Ziggler
6.Heath Slater
7.Jack Swagger
8.Samoa Joe
9.Giant Bernard
10.Michael Tarver
11.Jeff Hardy
12.El Hijo del Perro Aguayo
13.Jimmy Uso
14.Cody Rhodes
15.John Morrison
16.Sheamus
17.Jesse Neal
18.Robbie E
19.Orlando Jordan
20.Bryan Danielson
21.Keiji Mutoh
22.Percy Watson
23.Kenny Omega
24.Sharkboy
25.D'Angelo Dinero
26.Funaki
27.TAKA
28.The Miz
29.Jey Uso
30.Jushin "Thunder" Liger
31.Tajiri
32.Shinsuke Nakamura
33.Ric Flair
34.Super Crazy
35.Jay Lethal
36.Damien Sandow
37.Mitsuhide Hirasawa
38.Jimmy Yang
39.El Generico
40.Brett DiBiase

Okay, so the first step is to learn about some of the guys I don't know much about. THen I'll come up with a rough list of Main Event/Upper/Mid/Lower/Openers. Then I will come up with a name, a backstory and sort out the roster in EWR.

<font color=goldenrod>I'm once again tempted to jump into this and start yet another new current roster game to build up to Mania. I just worry that I'll get bored immediately and will scrap it yet again.

Maybe I'll skip the Mania build - and just start from the day of Mania or something. I dunno.</font>

So I've just about sorted the roster for the fed. I am thinking about doing a random sort of the remaining 300+ guys i used and picking the first five to come through as debutants during the first year of operation (much like WWE/TNA have people debuting throughout the year).

Early thoughts around having Flair as an authority figure.

<font color=goldenrod>I was bored so I decided to take the "leaked" WM card that Meltzer gave out and book it in EWR. I booked the show as though I were going to continue playing past this (which I might actually do, not sure yet).

WrestleMania XXVII
WWE United States Title: Daniel Bryan def. King Sheamus. Bryan faced his toughest competition to date but was able to overcome the size differential and score the win with a LeBell Lock, continuing his long title reign. **, 75% Overall

Big Show, Christian, Kane, and Kofi Kingston def. The Corre (Wade Barrett, Ezekiel Jackson, Justin Gabriel, and Heath Slater). Show finally got retribution after months of frustration at the hands of The Corre. During the inevitable pier six brawl, Show knocked Barrett out cold with a right hand for the win. *3/4, 76% Overall

“Dashing” Cody Rhodes def. Rey Mysterio. Rhodes shocked the world by decidedly pinning the former champion with the Cross Rhodes. Cody tried to remove Rey’s mask after but Rey reversed and flung him into the ropes and hit a 619. *1/4, 77% Overall. Wow, guess those guys really didn’t click.

Randy Orton def. CM Punk. During the match, Orton neutralized Punk’s ringside cohort Mason Ryan. After a ref bump, Punk signaled in his backup plan – the returning Skip Sheffield! However, Sheffield shocked the world by laying out Punk with a massive lariat. Punk would then stumble up into an RKO for the Orton win. **3/4, 88% Overall

World Heavyweight Title: Alberto Del Rio def. Edge. Ricardo Rodriguez made a nuisance of himself at ringside. The distractions eventually got the best of Edge as Del Rio caught him off guard and locked in the Cross Arm Breaker for the win and the title, making him the first Rumble winner since 2007 to win the title at Mania. ***, 85% Overall

Special Ref – Stone Cold Steve Austin: Jerry “The King” Lawler def. Michael Cole. Swagger kept trying to interfere and took a Stunner for his troubles as Cole gets the shit beaten out of him for a few minutes before King finishes him off with a Piledriver. -*, 68% Overall. 82% Crowd Reaction but only 36% Match Quality (still better than I thought it would be).

WWE Title, Special Enforcer – The Rock: The Miz def. John Cena. After several nearfalls, Miz eventually tried to cheat, drawing the ire of The Rock. Rock landed some punches before hitting a Spinebuster and setting up for a People’s Elbow. Cena stopped him midway and shoved Rock, insisting he wants to go it alone. Rock hits Cena with a Rock Bottom as Miz crawls on top and retains the belt. *3/4, 84% Overall solely due to crowd reaction. These guys do not click at all.

Dolph Ziggler and Lay-Cool def. John Morrison, Kelly Kelly, and Trish Stratus. They say that WrestleMania is the best time of the year to make an impact. That’s exactly what happened as just when Trish appeared to have Michelle beat, a mammoth woman known throughout the world as Kong hits the ring and plants Trish with a sitout powerbomb as the referee was distracted. Michelle grabs the win for her team as Dolph and Vickie Guerrero are reinstated to SmackDown. 3/4*, 71% Overall

The Undertaker def. Triple H. For the 19th time in a row, Undertaker is victorious at WrestleMania. These two legends put on a clinic that captivated the audience in Atlanta and around the world. After more false finishes than you can count, Undertaker keeps the streak for another year following a massive Tombstone Piledriver. ****, 91% Overall

79% Overall Rating
1.58 Buy Rate</font>

Based loosely on <a HREF="http://tpww.net/forums/showthread.php?t=111361">this</a> idea, I'm going to start a new TNA game tonight starting with Sunday's Victory Road card. Already sort of plotted out where I want to go with it, just need to actually have EWR (hard to play on my phone at work)

Never mind. After the travesty that was Victory Road, I don't want to touch TNA right now. I know that's silly, but I really don't feel like trying to make something good out of that shit.

Basic idea was we were going to get a "TNA finish" to the Sting/Hardy match that would end in either a double-DQ or a no contest or something. Bischoff would vacate the title the next week on <s>Thunder</s>Impact which would kick off a month-long tournament for the title that would culminate at Lockdown.

Some stories I had planned:

* AJ Styles would win the championship, meaning that Fortune would hold all the gold, setting up an epic feud with Immortal.
* Kurt Angle and Jeff Hardy (the two most Over guys on the roster) would have a long-running feud trying to become the #1 contender for AJ's belt.
* Ink Inc. would have turned heel against Beer Money after their VR match, then go their separate ways. Moore would join his friends the Hardyz in Immortal while Neal would re-align with his trainer Bully Ray.
* Speaking of Ray, he'd have a nice long run through the tournament, beating a couple of former World Champions via questionable tactics to try to elevate him into the top tier.

So, instead of going with my TNA idea I decided instead to start an entirely new promotion. I took the 45 most Over active wrestlers who didn't have either an open or written contract and signed them. Then I put them all in Development and called up the ones who were ready. I filled in with the top unsigned Staff members and set up weekly PPVs until I can grow the promotion. So, now I am proud to introduce:

TOP PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING WARRIORS (TPWW)
Writer - Ed Schmitt
Producer - John Filippelli
Announcers - Jesse "The Body" Ventura and Dave Meltzer
Referees - John Finegan, Nick Patrick, and Bakery Yagi
Medical - James Andrews and Hae-Dong Jho
Road Agents - Jerry Jarrett, Tully Blanchard, and Tim White
Trainers - Mikey Monroe, Brad Rheingans, and Eddie Sharkey

The roster will be revealed on the first episode of The Forum where a month-long double-elimination tournament to crown the first TPWW King Of The Forum champion!

4/2 - THE FORUM

Our introduction to TPWW is the appearance of the legendary Road Warrior Animal who comes out to a big pop. One-half of the greatest tag team of all-time awaits the arrival of his opponent in our first King Of The Forum tournament match, only to find out that it's the monstrous Mike Knox! These two bruisers put on a brawl that never quite gets off the ground. Knox picks up the clean win with the Knox Out, then pounds on Animal for a few minutes afterward to hammer hope the point that Knox is going to be someone to watch in TPWW!

Mexican legend El Hijo Del Santo (who seems to wind up in my EWR games a lot, now that I think about it) is out for our second tournament match, and his opponent is the monstrous former WWF and WCW World Champion Sid Vicious! The crowd chants "You're the shit! You're the shit!" as the master and ruler of the world jumps out to an early start. Santo flies for a bit, but Sid's power advantage comes back to bite him, and he winds up eating a powerbomb and Sid advances while Santo joins Animal in the elimination bracket!

Time for our first real "indy garbage style" match as Sabu faces Shaggy 2 Dope in our third tournament match. Sabu gets the clean win with a triple jump moonsault after a pretty sloppy match. Afterwards, Shaggy escapes through the crowd to avoid a further beating.

ECW alumnus Shane Douglas - the man who put the "extreme" in Extreme Championship Wrestling - takes on one of the most popular stars of the Attitude Era in our next contest as he faces the fun-loving giant Fatu. Another disappointing match results in Douglas eating a Stink Face and Fatu picking up the win. After the match, Fatu dances for the crowd.

While Shaggy 2 Dope got X-Pac Heat earlier, up next we've got the originator of it, Sean Waltman. His opponent is former NFL player, TNA superstar, and WWECW flash in the pan Monty Brown. Can the PAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOON-suh kill Waltman's buzz? Waltman's educated feet wind up setting him up for the Buzzkill and the former 1-2-3 Kid gets the 1-2-3.

In our second Attitude-vs-ECW contest, Sean Morley faces the enigmatic Raven! This gets Match Of The Night honors for a well-thought-out contest between two veterans. Morley eventually feels the Raven Effect to drop into the elimination bracket while Raven picks up his first win in TPWW.

Two recent WWE cast-offs are showcased in our next tournament match as NXT season 2 winner Low Ki takes on Shad Gaspard. Ki utilizes his speed and stiff martial arts strikes while Shad matches with overpowering strength. Ki eventually hits a brutal Warrior's Way to win the match, but Shad gets a measure of revenge, pummeling Ki and throwing him to ringside afterwards.

In the first TPWW main event, fan favorite Stevie Richards takes on everyone's favorite demon-battler Scott Hall! Stevie does a good job of making Hall look good, even jobbing to the Outsider's Edge to close out the show.

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Next Week's Card

King Of The Forum title tournament Round 2 - Sabu vs. Sean Waltman
King Of The Forum title tournament Round 2 - Mike Knox vs. Raven
King Of The Forum title tournament Round 2 - Fatu vs. Scott Hall
King Of The Forum title tournament Round 2 - Low Ki vs. Sid Vicious
Elimination Match - "Alpha Male" Monty Brown vs. Shaggy 2 Dope
Elimination Match - Road Warrior Animal vs. Sean Morley
Elimination Match - Stevie Richards vs. "The Franchise" Shane Douglas
Elimination Match - El Hijo Del Santo vs. Shad Gaspard

Aaaaaaaaaaand Shane Douglas is in rehab for a cocaine addiction...

Really, Shane? One show?

4/9 - THE FORUM

The second episode of TPWW's The Forum kicks off (no pun intended) with the World Warrior Low Ki taking on the massive Sid Vicious. Not a bad match, but Sid just doesn't really have his old magic and winds up falling victim to the Warrior's Way.

Our first elimination match is up next as Meltzer and Ventura talk about how Shane Douglas has been eliminated due to his "personal demons," advancing Stevie Richards through tonight's scheduled match. Our second elimination is Shaggy 2 Dope who winds up tapping out to a Fujiwara armbar from the Alpha Male Monty Brown. Brown lives to fight again next week!

One major fan favorite will be eliminated in our next contest as Road Warrior Animal takes on Sean Morley. Decent match that ends with Morely catching Animal in the Venus Fly Trap for a submission victory to eliminate Animal.

Two of TPWW's most hated heels are out next in a second round match as the monstrous Mike Knox takes on the evil mastermind Raven! Excellent match that doesn't get much crowd reaction (since EWR doesn't like heel-heel matches). Raven hits the Raven Effect to make it to the third round while Knox drops into the elimination bracket. While Raven poses, Knox shoves the referee aside, then lays Raven out with the Knox Out.

Our fourth elimination match is up next as El Hijo Del Santo takes on Shad Gaspard. Santo looks like a star on the rise, but it's the giant Shad who picks up the clean pinfall victory.

Scott Hall and Sean Waltman's music hits and the former Kliq/nWo/The Band partners come to the ring together. They cut a brief promo about how - just like everywhere else they've been - they're taking over TPWW. They have matches with Fatu and Sabu tonight, and Hall cracks jokes about how he used to beat up the Headshrinkers for fun. Waltman corrects him that Samu was the Headshrinker. Sabu is the guy that taped up his own bicep after he ripped it open on barbed wire. Hall's response - "Whatever."

Fatu dances to the ring for his match with Hall, and it's a better match than you'd think Hall could put on at this stage. Fatu looks like he's about to put Hall away, but Waltman's interference allows Hall to hit an Outsider's Edge for the win. After the match, they put the boots to Fatu until Sabu hits the ring with a chair to drive them off.

Tonight's main event is our match of the night as Sabu and Waltman go head-to-head once the officials clear the ring from the previous brawl. Lots of high-flying, and Sabu looks four times better than he did last week against Shaggy 2 Dope. Amazing what can happen when you're against someone who can work. Sabu picks up the clean win with a Triple Jump Moonsault. After the match, the brawl continues to ringside, then up into the crowd. Fade to black as they continue brawling out of the arena.

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Next Week's Card

King Of The Forum title tournament Round 3 - Sabu vs. Raven
King Of The Forum title tournament Round 3 - Low Ki vs. Scott Hall
Elimination Match - Monty Brown vs. Sean Waltman
Elimination Match - Sean Morley vs. Mike Knox
Elimination Match - Fatu vs. Stevie Richards
Elimination Match - Shad Gaspard vs. Sid Vicious
Elimination Match - Brown/Waltman winner vs. Morley/Knox winner
Elimination Match - Fatu/Richards winner vs. Gaspard/Vicious winner

Eliminated So Far: El Hijo Del Santo, Road Warrior Animal, Shaggy 2 Dope, and Shane Douglas

Awesome idea and loving your write ups. Quite similar to the idea that I had where I randomised the WWE/RoH/TNA/New Japan/AAA rosters and took the first 40 guys. Your execution much better than mine though.

I actually started this yesterday :) and will write stuff up.

I had an idea to randomize the remaining roster and take the first five as guys who could come in over the space of a year (i.e. influx of new talent

Fucking LOL

4/16 - THE FORUM

The first dud show in TPWW history kicks off with an elimination match between fan favorites Fatu and Stevie Richards. Disappointing match between the two that ends with Fatu hitting the Kishi Driver for the win. Afterwards, Fatu and Richards dance a bit for the crowd.

Our next elimination match pits Sean Morley against the villainous Mike Knox. Better match than its predecessor, and Knox picks up another clean win with the Knox Out.

A pair of monstrous heels are out in our third of six elimination matches as "Psycho" Sid Vicious takes on Shad Gaspard. Sid continues to help make new stars by losing clean to Shad in this match.

Seven of the sixteen original participants in the King Of The Forum tournament have been eliminated, and after this match, the field will have been cut in half. It's the "Alpha Male" Monty Brown against the original degenerate Sean Waltman. Waltman looks to have the match in hand when his running buddy Scott Hall comes to the ring. The plan backfires, though, as Hall misses Brown and takes out Waltman, allowing Brown to hit the PAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOUN-suh for the win.

Both Fatu and Shad Gaspard avoided elimination earlier tonight against Stevie Richards and Sid Vicious, respectively. Now they must face each other in another elimination match! Both men's earlier contests took a toll on them, as both showed signs of fatigue, but the monstrous Fatu picks up the clean win to survive.

Our tenth elimination match is up next as Monty Brown and Mike Knox hit the ring for their second matches of the night. Knox continues to look like the most dominant force in TPWW, picking up yet another win with the Knox Out.

Low Ki and Scott Hall are up next in their third tournament matches, both looking to give the other his first loss. Good match that gets a good reaction from the crowd, and the exciting Ki picks up the big win with the Tidal Wave to advance to the finals of the winners' bracket!

We now know that Low Ki has a date in two weeks as one of three men with a shot at being the first TPWW King Of The Forum. His opponent in his first match that night will be determined in tonight's main event as ECW alumni Sabu and Raven go one-on-one! This one is possibly the best TPWW match thus far, which makes the fact that it's a dud show that much more disappointing. Raven gets a clean win with the Raven Effect, but Sabu attacks after the bell sending him to the floor to stand tall.

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Next Week's Card

Finals Tune-Up - Low Ki vs. Shad Gaspard
Finals Tune-Up - Monty Brown vs. Raven
Elimination Match - Sabu vs. Mike Knox
Elimination Match - Fatu vs. Scott Hall
Elimination Match - Sabu/Knox winner vs. Fatu/Hall winner
Sean Morley vs. Sean Waltman
Stevie Richards vs. Sid Vicious

Eliminated So Far: El Hijo Del Santo, Monty Brown, Road Warrior Animal, Sean Morley, Sean Waltman, Shad Gaspard, Shaggy 2 Dope, Shane Douglas, Sid Vicious, and Stevie Richards

4/23 - THE FORUM

Next week, Top Professional Wrestling Warriors will crown its first King Of The Forum champion. We also know that the rest of that huge card will be made up of "ranking" matches to determine the order of contention for the winner's title. We know that Low Ki and Raven will battle next week and tonight three of the other four possible champions will fall in a series of elimination matches!

But first, Stevie Richards and Sid Vicious are looking to bounce back from being eliminated last week. Early in the match, the ref takes a bump on a Sid clothesline, but he recovers. However, later in the match, Stevie charges into the corner at Sid, only to have the big man again put the ref in harm's way, and that's all she wrote for the Psycho One. He calls for the bell, giving Stevie the win. After the bell, Sid powerbombs the official and stalks off.

Two more men who have already been eliminated from the tournament go toe-to-toe in our second contest - the Battle of the Seans as Morley faces Waltman. Solid technical match between the two veterans. Waltman picks up the win with the Buzzkill after a big superkick.

Low Ki has a big tune-up match next against Shad Gaspard. The monstrous Shad works well as a base for Ki's martial arts and aerial wizardry, and they put on a great show. Ki gets the big win with the Warrior's Way, but Shad gets a measure of revenge, hitting Ki with his finisher after the match.

Our first of three elimination matches is next as Fatu takes on Scott Hall in another battle of veterans. Fatu picks up the win with the Kishi Driver, but gets assaulted after the bell by Hall's partner Sean Waltman. Hall and Waltman are definitely showing that - title or no title - they're going to make an impact in TPWW!

Our second elimination match pits the homicidal, suicidal, genocidal, death-defying maniac Sabu against the cold, calculating, maniacal, evil genius Mike Knox! As one would expect, this match is extremely physical with lots of huge bumps. Knox winds up with the clean win via the Knox Out, again proving that he's one to watch. Knox will be facing Fatu in our main event tonight - the winner has a shot at being King Of The Forum next week!

Raven is out next for his tune-up match, but first he has some words for his opponent next week, Low Ki. Pretty typical Raven promo with lots of cryptic references and angst. He welcomes Ki to the Terrordome and guarantees a title victory next week. Quoth the Raven - nevermore!

Monty Brown is out as Raven's warm-up opponent, and he puts up a hell of a fight. Eventually, though, Brown attempts to get Raven up for a vertical suplex only to have it reversed into the Raven Effect for the loss.

Our main event tonight is the 12th elimination match of the tournament, and the winner will join Raven and Low Ki as possible King Of The Forum next week! Fatu and Mike Knox both survived matches earlier, but only one will survive this match! Fatu hits a big forearm, knocking Knox into the corner. He prepares for a Stinkface, but the official tries to back him off. Knox takes the opportunity to produce a pair of brass knuckles from his tights and lay out Fatu, but the referee sees it and disqualifies him! Knox can't believe he cost himself a shot at the title!

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Next Week's Card

King Of The Forum Title Match - Tournament Final
Winner's Bracket Final - Low Ki vs. Raven
Elimination Match - Fatu vs. Ki/Raven loser
Ranking Match (Winner is #4 contender, loser #5) - Sabu vs. Scott Hall
Ranking Match (Winner is #6 contender, loser #7) - Monty Brown vs. Shad Gaspard
Ranking Match (Winner is #8 contender, loser #9) - Stevie Richards vs. Sean Waltman
Ranking Match (Winner is #10 contender, loser #11) - Sean Morley vs. Sid Vicious
Ranking Match (Winner is #12 contender, first fall loser #14, second fall loser #13) - El Hijo Del Santo vs. Road Warrior Animal vs. Shaggy 2 Dope

Already clinched rankings - Mike Knox (#3), Shane Douglas (#15)