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SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 - Monday Night Raw

The show opens with Kane in the ring. However, before he can say anything, Goldberg interrupts, challenging him to a match at Unforgiven. The challenge is accepted!

The opening contest pits the inaugural Tough Enough champion Maven against La Resistance's Rene Dupree. Dupree starts off in control with a slam and a spear that gets two. Maven fights back with a slam of his own and a DDT for a pair of close two-counts. Back-and-forth action until Maven takes advantage and hits a missile dropkick. However, before he can go for a cover, Sylvan Grenier hits the ring and gives Maven a piledriver. The two members of La Resistance continue to beat down on Maven until Spike Dudley hits the ring with a chair, driving them off!

The Women's Title is on the line next as Molly Holly defends against Trish Stratus. Lots of striking in this one, with neither woman looking for an early finish. Trish gets a pair of two-counts after a bulldog and a spinebuster. Molly gets one of her own after a flying elbow. In the end, Trish continues her momentum, landing Stratusfaction for the victory. The new Women's Champion celebrates by climbing each turnbuckle and showing off her gold.

Her victory is short-lived though, because our next match is to determine her Unforgiven opponent. It's Lita versus Jazz! Lots of near-falls to start the match, and Lita throws everything she has at Jazz, including a pair of missile dropkicks. However, in the end, Jazz's power is just too much as Lita taps out to the STF.

Eric Bischoff appears on the TitanTron and makes it official - Trish Stratus versus Jazz for the Women's Title at Unforgiven!

It's time for a ten-man tag team match now as Hurricane leads his team (consisting of Tommy Dreamer, Val Venis, and the World Tag Team Champions the Dudley Boyz) against Matt Hardy Version 1.0's team (Christian, Scott Steiner, Test, and William Regal). It's midcardmania! Christian, Test, and William Regal dominate Tommy Dreamer to start the match, making quick tags and keeping him away from his corner. Tommy manages to tag in Val Venis, who receives more of the same from Test, Steiner, Hardy, and Christian. Val finally manages to make a hot tag to D-Von Dudley, who hits a powerslam on Christian. He tags in Bubba Ray, and the two hit a double clothesline on Captain Charisma. Bubba hits a spinebuster for two. Bubba and Hurricane use quick tags on Christian and Test to press the advantage, but when Matt Hardy gets a tag, he hits the Twist of Fate on D-Von for the three-count.

During the break, the ring is made over for the official contract signing for the World Heavyweight Title match at Unforgiven. Both men sign the contract, but Triple H drives the table into The Rock's ribs. Pedigree! The champion has gone one-up on the challenger, but they'll still tangle in tonight's main event.

Booker T and Kane are both looking ahead to Unforgiven, but they face a tough test against each other in this match. Kane controls the early going until Booker lands a spear. Kane regains the lead and nearly gets the win with a piledriver. Kane continues the punishment with a Death Valley Driver for two. Booker takes advantage again, but Chris Jericho appears out of nowhere and drops him across the top rope. Booker staggers back into a chokeslam! Kane wins! After the match, Jericho gets in Booker's face, only to eat a chokeslam of his own from Kane.

Jericho is left lying in the ring, which can't be a good thing, because he's got Goldberg next! He manages to land a couple of early kicks, but Goldberg battles back with punches. Jericho takes advantage by going airborne, but Goldberg again takes control with brawling. In the end, a worn-out Jericho succumbs to the Jackhammer. After the match, Booker T is looking for revenge, as he lays Jericho out with a chair!

Backstage, Shawn Michaels cuts a promo about his match with Randy Orton at Unforgiven. Evolution wants to run the show? First, they'll have to go through the Showstopper.

Our six-man main event is next as Evolution - consisting of the World Heavyweight Champion Triple H, the Intercontinental Champion Randy Orton, and the Animal Batista - takes on The Rock, Shawn Michaels, and "Mister Monday Night" Rob Van Dam. Orton and Michaels start it off, and the IC champion apparently isn't taking too kindly to Michaels' comments, as he starts off in control. All three members of Evolution tag in and out, keeping him away from his partners. Michaels manages to fight out of a hammerlock and tag in RVD, who is a house of fire! Legsweep, springboard dropkick, DDT! Tag to The Rock, and now it's HHH versus Rock, six days before Unforgiven! The Rock goes on the offensive with punches and a neckbreaker. Triple H hits a jawbreaker and tags in Orton. Orton levels Rock with a tackle, and Rock tags in Michaels. Michaels hits a back heel kick and a slam before tuning up the band. Sweet Chin Music! Michaels has pinned the Intercontinental Champion!

With only six days to go until Unforgiven, the RAW side of the card is now set - The Rock vs. Triple H for the World Heavyweight Title! Randy Orton defends the IC belt against Shawn Michaels! Trish Stratus defends the Women's Title against Jazz! Goldberg vs. Kane! Chris Jericho vs. Booker T! Call your local cable or sattelite provider and order Unforgiven!