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JANUARY 9, 2005 - ROYAL RUMBLE

The Road to WrestleMania 21 officially kicks off tonight! Both World Titles on the line, four long-running feuds coming to an end, and thirty of the top Superstars in World Wrestling Entertainment will battle it out in a timed-entry battle royal, the Royal Rumble match! The winner of that match will go onto WM21 to face the world champion of their choice!

The night kicks off with the latest battle in the war between Shelton Benjamin and the co-leader of the Natural Born Ministry, the Undertaker!

Shelton Benjamin vs. Undertaker

Weak headbutt on Shelton by Undertaker. Lame kick from Undertaker. Shelton Benjamin takes a right hand to the temple from Undertaker. Running clothesline from Undertaker, sloppily done. Shelton Benjamin elbows Undertaker in the face to break a hammerlock. Fallaway slam by Shelton Benjamin. Gutwrench into a powerbomb, Undertaker hits hard. Cover for a two count. Undertaker drops out the back of a Shelton Benjamin bodyslam attempt. Powerslam from Undertaker on Shelton. There's a two count on the pin. Side suplex from Undertaker. Pin, but Shelton is out just before the three count. Undertaker misses a clothesline. Double arm suplex by Shelton Benjamin, Undertaker hits hard. Undertaker comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Shelton takes a vertical suplex. Undertaker moves in for the kill. Chokeslam!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Undertaker gives a murderous look toward Shelton Benjamin...and attacks! Shelton gets dropped to the canvas, then battered with a barrage of rights and lefts. Undertaker leaves the ring having left Shelton down and out. **1\2 rating. Perfectly Acceptable Wrestling.

Overall Rating: 73%
Crowd Reaction: 76%
Match Quality: 69%

After the match, Undertaker grabs the ringside microphone and says that Shelton Benjamin's days are numbered. And that number... is one!

Paul London and Matt Hardy Version 2.0 have put on an incredible series of matches for London's Cruiserweight Title. Tonight, they meet for the very last time in a falls-count-anywhere match!

Falls-Count-Anywhere for the Cruiserweight Title - Paul London (c) vs. Matt Hardy Version 2.0

Paul London dropkicks Matt after leaping off an upturned shopping cart. Lightning kick by London on Matt. Cover for a two count. Matt powers out of a headlock. Spinning back kick from Matt Hardy Version 2.0. Second rope flying axe handle, London goes down. There's a two count on the pin. Matt Hardy Version 2.0 sets up a chair, then bounces off it to hit a flying avalanche into the corner Pinfall attempt gets a 2.9999. Second rope flying axe handle, London goes down. They brawl to the outside and into the crowd. Dropkick connects, London falls to the concrete floor. There's a two count on the pin. Sharp kick. They wind up back in the squared circle. London drops out the back of a Matt Hardy Version 2.0 bodyslam attempt. London crushes Matt with a big legdrop. There's a two count on the pin. DDT from the top rope by Paul London. That looked brutal. Cover, but there's a last second kick-out. Flying elbow from Paul London. Face slam on the table by London. Matt reverses a Paul London hammerlock. Second rope flying axe handle, London goes down. Diamond Dust from Matt Hardy Version 2.0, London is out. Matt Hardy Version 2.0 moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Twist Of Fate. 1....2...3, it's finished. Good **** rating.

Overall Rating: 89%
Crowd Reaction: 87%
Match Quality: 91%

Since joining the Elite, Rey Mysterio's biggest threat has been from the "Crippler" Chris Benoit. The 2004 King of the Ring has been all over Rey for months, and tonight Rey will defend the U.S. Title one last time against Benoit in a two-out-of-three falls match!

2-out-of-3 Falls for the United States Title - Rey Mysterio (c) vs. Chris Benoit

FIRST FALL: Chris Benoit snap suplexes Rey...with authority! ('With authority', trademark G.Monsoon 1986.) Massive backbreaker, Rey got planted. Early reports indicate that the back was *not* actually broken, so the move's name should actually be backhurter. Cover for a two count. Rey Mysterio comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Rey Mysterio scores with a back heel kick on Benoit. Spin kick by Rey Mysterio to the face. There's a two count on the pin. Benoit walks into a face crusher variation. 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? Benoit kicks Rey Mysterio in the gut to reverse the momentum. Tiger bomb by Chris Benoit, executed perfectly. Hooks the leg for a two count. Emerald Fusion by Chris Benoit on Rey. Hooks the leg for a close fall. Rey Mysterio takes a butterfly suplex from Benoit. Double arm suplex by Chris Benoit, Rey hits hard. Rey kicks Chris Benoit in the gut to reverse the momentum. Second rope flying axe handle, Benoit goes down. DDT from the top rope by Rey Mysterio. That looked brutal. Pin, three count, it's over. Rey Mysterio pins Benoit. SECOND FALL: Stiff high kick on Benoit by Rey Mysterio who has evidently been watching some old AJPW tapes recently. Rey Mysterio scores with a back heel kick on Benoit. Flying elbow from Rey Mysterio. Spin kick by Rey Mysterio to the face. Benoit reverses a waistlock. Vertical suplex by Chris Benoit. Brutal T-Bone suplex by Benoit, Rey got folded in half. Hooks the leg for a two count. Rey Mysterio ducks a clothesline attempt. Lightning kick by Rey on Benoit. Hooks the leg for a two count. Vicious kick to the teeth from Rey Mysterio. Cover, but there's a last second kick-out. Chris Benoit pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Rey walks into a stiff sit-out jaw breaker. Cover gets three. Chris Benoit pinned Rey. THIRD FALL: Rey hits a wicked chop that echoes through the building. Benoit blocks the suplex attempt. Benoit drives a forearm into the chest of Rey. We have our mandatory ref bump, as he goes down after accidentally getting caught by an elbow to the face. Belly to back suicideplex, Rey got folded up big time. Cover, but there's no one to count for Chris Benoit. Benoit walks into a trip. Driven DDT by Rey Mysterio. The ring shook violently, instantly making it better at selling than some of the current roster. Flying cross body off the top rope! I'll give a 0.8 on the Steamboat scale for that effort. Hooks the leg for a two count. Diamond Dust from Rey Mysterio, Benoit is out. Pin, but Benoit is out just before the three count. Rey Mysterio misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Tiger bomb by Chris Benoit, executed perfectly. Pin : 1 - 2 - 2.9999999. Rey blocks a kick from Chris Benoit. Chris Benoit can barely stand. West Coast Pop!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! END OF BOUT. Rey Mysterio climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory Almost wandered into *** match territory, but there was too much that dragged it down so it only gets a **3\4 rating.

Overall Rating: 83%
Crowd Reaction: 89%
Match Quality: 72%

Last month at Starrcade, Randy Orton ended his best-of-five series with Rob Van Dam with a big victory. By virtue of that win, Orton has earned this next match - a World Title shot against the manbeast Rhyno!

World Title Match - Rhyno (c) vs. Randy Orton

Rhyno slams Randy Orton. Rhyno only gets knees on a splash. Randy Orton fires off some right and left hands. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Brutal seated powerbomb on Rhyno. Cover, but there's no one to count for Randy Orton. Rhyno ducks a wild right hand. Rhyno slams Randy Orton down. Nice piledriver on Orton. Cover for a two count. Lifting DDT by Rhyno, looked good. Pinfall attempt gets a 2.9999. Randy Orton elbows Rhyno in the face to break a hammerlock. Driven full nelson slam on Rhyno. Pinfall attempt gets a 2.9999. Rhyno counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Randy Orton is in trouble. Gore! GORE! GOOOOOOOORE!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Rob Van Dam comes running down the aisle with a chair and into the ring! Orton turns...and is dropped by a vicious chair shot! Rob Van Dam has left Orton down and bloodied. It gets a ***1\2 rating.

Overall Rating: 91%
Crowd Reaction: 96%
Match Quality: 82%

Eric Bischoff appears on the TitanTron after RVD's assault on Orton and announces that he's sick and tired of these two jumping each other and costing each other matches. Tomorrow night on RAW, these two will face off for the last time in an I Quit match! And to make sure this is the last time... the loser will be forced to leave RAW!

At Starrcade just two weeks ago, Tajiri picked up the biggest victory of his career when he unseated The Rock to become WWE Champion. Tonight, The Rock cashes in his rematch clause in a Hardcore Match!

Hardcore Match for the WWE Title - The Rock vs. Tajiri (c)

Rock hits a right hand. Tajiri eats a trash can. Rude Awakening on Tajiri by Rock. Back elbow connects, Tajiri staggers backward. The Rock gets taken down out of nowhere. Hip toss onto a chair by Tajiri. Lightning kick by Tajiri on Rock. There's a two count on the pin. The Rock comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. The Rock hits a bulldog off the ropes. There's a two count on the pin. Lifting DDT by The Rock, looked good. Pin : 1 - 2 - 2.9999999. Tajiri ducks a wild right hand. Tajiri hits a wicked chop that echoes through the building. Tajiri walks into a trip. Big backdrop on Tajiri, executed well. Tajiri gets knocked to the ground by Rock. Here it comes - The People's Elbow, forget about it. 1....2...3! The Rock climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory Great match, a ****1\4 rating i think.

Overall Rating: 95%
Crowd Reaction: 99%
Match Quality: 89%

Two of the most exciting members of the Elite have been engaged in one of WWE's most brutal feuds over the last couple of months. Tonight, Eddie Guerrero and Chris Jericho will do battle one last time in a Ladder Match!

Ladder Match - Eddie Guerrero vs. Chris Jericho

Flying DDT off the middle of the ladder by Chris Jericho. Super frankensteiner on Eddie, who hit hard. Eddie pushes out of a Chris Jericho hold. Standing leg lariat by Eddie Guerrero on Jericho. Hard back suplex on Jericho. Anyone remember when that was Shawn Michaels's finisher? HBK-style splash from the top of the ladder! Driven DDT by Eddie Guerrero. The ring shook violently, instantly making it better at selling than some of the current roster. Jericho blocks a punch. Jericho crushes Eddie with a sweet running senton. Back heel kick off the second rope, Eddie goes down. Second rope flying axe handle, Eddie goes down. Flying elbow by Chris Jericho from the top of the ladder. Eddie counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Hard back suplex on Jericho. Anyone remember when that was Shawn Michaels's finisher? Springboard dropkick from Eddie Guerrero. Nicely done. Eddie Guerrero floors Chris Jericho...and climbs the turnbuckles. Through the air, Frogsplash! Eddie Guerrero sets the ladder up and climbs it, grabbing the prize for the victory. Eddie Guerrero remains in the ring, celebrating the victory. This one gets a ***1\4 rating, it was a good bout.

Overall Rating: 91%
Crowd Reaction: 98%
Match Quality: 78%

It is now time for the Royal Rumble match! The thirty participants drew numbers randomly backstage earlier. The men who drew #1 and #2 will start the match. Every two minutes thereafter, another Superstar will enter the match. Eliminations occur when someone is thrown over the top rope with both feet hitting the floor. The winner of the match will earn a shot at the world title of his choice at WrestleMania 21!

Royal Rumble Match

Rey Mysterio and Shelton Benjamin are the first two competitors. Dropkick connects, Shelton goes down. Rey uses a basement dropkick to the knee. Entry # 3 : Rob Van Dam! Driven DDT by Rey Mysterio. The ring shook violently, instantly making it better at selling than some of the current roster. Rob Van Dam got thrown over the top rope by Rey. (Elimination # 1) Entry # 4 : William Regal! Shelton Benjamin with a spinning neckbreaker on Regal. Belly to belly suplex by Shelton. Entry # 5 : Billy Gunn! Rey Mysterio scores with a back heel kick on Shelton. Shelton walks into a face crusher variation. Entry # 6 : Damien! Damien hits some punches. Billy Gunn got thrown over the top rope by Damien. (Elimination # 2) Entry # 7 : Rico Constantino! Regal takes a headbutt from Damien. Brutal powerbomb on Regal. Entry # 8 : Tommy Dreamer! Shelton slams Tommy Dreamer. Tommy Dreamer got thrown over the top rope by Shelton. (Elimination # 3) Entry # 9 : Carlito! Bodyslam by Damien. William Regal got eliminated by Damien. (Elimination # 4) Entry # 10 : Nunzio! Carlito takes a flying neckbreaker from Rey Mysterio. Rey went for the elimination, but Carlito held on to the ropes. Entry # 11 : The Hurricane! Hurricane receives some punishment. The Hurricane was eliminated by Damien. (Elimination # 5) Entry # 12 : Chris Kanyon! Shelton hits a right hand. Rico Constantino was eliminated by Shelton. (Elimination # 6) Entry # 13 : Paul London! Big backdrop on Nunzio, executed well. Nunzio got eliminated by Kanyon. (Elimination # 7) Entry # 14 : Christian! Kanyon gets slammed. Shelton Benjamin scores with a big spinebuster. Entry # 15 : John Cena! Damien hits a right hand. Massive lariat, apparently Damien has been watching The Best Of Stan Hansen again. Entry # 16 : Haas! Kanyon takes a headbutt from Damien. Damien threw Chris Kanyon over the top rope. (Elimination # 8) Entry # 17 : Matt Hardy Version 2.0! Big forearm by Christian, ripping a page from the NOAH playbook. Christian threw Carlito over the top rope. (Elimination # 9) Entry # 18 : Test! Spin kick by Rey Mysterio to the face. Test was eliminated by Rey. (Elimination # 10) Entry # 19 : Bubba Ray Dudley! Matt Hardy Version 2.0 hits a rolling kick on Bubba. Bubba Ray Dudley got bundled out by Matt. (Elimination # 11) Entry # 20 : D-Von Dudley! London hits a massive spinning kick to the jaw. London went for the elimination, but Christian held on to the ropes. Entry # 21 : John Layfield! Cena slams John Layfield down. Layfield receives some punishment. Entry # 22 : Dave Batista! Layfield hits a punch, but takes one right back. CLUBBERIN', CLUBBERIN', THEY BE CLUBBERIN' TONY! Sorry, flashback moment. D-Von tried to eliminate John Layfield, who hung onto the top rope. Entry # 23 : A-Train! Matt hits a wicked chop that echoes through the building. Springboard dropkick from Matt Hardy Version 2.0. Nicely done. Entry # 24 : Sean O'Haire! Spear by Damien. Damien tried to eliminate Dave Batista, who hung onto the top rope. Entry # 25 : Eddie Guerrero! Stiff high kick on Haas by Matt Hardy Version 2.0 who has evidently been watching some old AJPW tapes recently. Tiger suplex on Haas, right from out of the Misawa playbook. Entry # 26 : Chavo Guerrero! Big clothesline on Chavo. O'Haire tried to eliminate Chavo Guerrero, who hung onto the top rope. Entry # 27 : Chris Jericho! Rey hits a dropkick on Paul London. Paul London got eliminated by Rey. (Elimination # 12) Entry # 28 : Brock Lesnar! Chavo hits a dropkick on Sean O'Haire. Chavo went for the elimination, but Sean O'Haire held on to the ropes. Entry # 29 : Rene Dupree! Hard back suplex on Chavo. Anyone remember when that was Shawn Michaels's finisher? Jericho hits a massive spinning kick to the jaw. Entry # 30 : Chris Benoit! Chanelling the spirit of Misawa, Shelton Benjamin uses a forearm to the face. Chavo Guerrero got bundled out by Shelton. (Elimination # 13) John Cena fires off some right and left hands. Cena tried to get Dave Batista over the top rope, but Gravity made the save. D-Von receives some punishment. Flying shoulder tackle by Cena sends D-Von to the mat. Stiff chop lights up Shelton. Cena went for the elimination, but Shelton Benjamin held on to the ropes. Double arm suplex by Brock Lesnar, Dupree hits hard. Rene Dupree was eliminated by Lesnar. (Elimination # 14) O'Haire bodyslams D-Von Dudley. Death valley driver by Sean O'Haire, D-Von Dudley got planted. Weak headbutt on Layfield by D-Von. D-Von threw John Layfield over the top rope. (Elimination # 15) Matt gets rocked with a brutal elbow to the jaw by Benoit. Benoit tried to eliminate Matt Hardy Version 2.0, who hung onto the top rope. D-Von takes a headbutt from Damien. D-Von Dudley got thrown over the top rope by Damien. (Elimination # 16) O'Haire slams Dave Batista. Death valley driver by Sean O'Haire, Dave Batista is down and hurt. Back suplex on Damien, which is a backdrop to you NOAH fans. Spear! Damien is down and hurt. Standing leg lariat by Chris Jericho on Lesnar. Brock Lesnar got thrown over the top rope by Jericho. (Elimination # 17) Belly to belly suplex by Benoit. A-Train got thrown over the top rope by Benoit. (Elimination # 18) Flying shoulder tackle by O'Haire sends Matt to the mat. Matt Hardy Version 2.0 was eliminated by O'Haire. (Elimination # 19) Super frankensteiner on Eddie, who hit hard. Rey tried to get Eddie Guerrero over the top rope, but Gravity made the save. Rey Mysterio scores with a back heel kick on Batista. Rey threw Dave Batista over the top rope. (Elimination # 20) Big backdrop on Shelton, executed well. Shelton Benjamin was eliminated by Cena. (Elimination # 21) Christian fires off some right and left hands. Christian drives a thrust kick into the chest of Cena. John Cena fires off some right and left hands. Big clothesline on Christian. Benoit receives some punishment. Flying shoulder tackle by Cena sends Benoit to the mat. Benoit gets slammed. Massive lariat, apparently Cena has been watching The Best Of Stan Hansen again. Spinning back kick from Haas. Haas tried to get Christian over the top rope, but Gravity made the save. Chanelling the spirit of Misawa, John Cena uses a forearm to the face. Chris Jericho got bundled out by Cena. (Elimination # 22) Back suplex on Damien, which is a backdrop to you NOAH fans. Belly to back suicideplex, Damien got folded up big time. Standing leg lariat by Rey Mysterio on Christian. Rey tried to get Christian over the top rope, but Gravity made the save. Haas takes a butterfly suplex from Benoit. Chris Benoit snap suplexes Haas. Damien hits some punches. Damien went for the elimination, but Sean O'Haire held on to the ropes. Haas gets caught with a short powerbomb from Benoit. Belly to belly suplex by Benoit. Chris Benoit uses move #193 (arm-BAR). Gut buster, Christian hits hard. Haas receives some punishment. Massive lariat, apparently O'Haire has been watching The Best Of Stan Hansen again. Christian walks into a spike slam. Haas tried to get Christian over the top rope, but Gravity made the save. Cena receives some punishment. John Cena got eliminated by Christian. (Elimination # 23) Back suplex on O'Haire, which is a backdrop to you NOAH fans. Christian threw Sean O'Haire over the top rope. (Elimination # 24) Nice piledriver on Eddie. Damien tried to get Eddie Guerrero over the top rope, but Gravity made the save. Brutal T-Bone suplex by Benoit, Haas got folded in half. Benoit went for the elimination, but Haas held on to the ropes. Gut buster, Rey hits hard. Christian threw Rey Mysterio over the top rope. (Elimination # 25) Benoit drives a thrust kick into the chest of Eddie. Benoit went for the elimination, but Eddie Guerrero held on to the ropes. Kick from Eddie Guerrero to the leg. Tornado DDT from Eddie Guerrero, Christian got planted. Haas takes a headbutt from Damien. Big clothesline on Haas. Big forearm by Chris Benoit, ripping a page from the NOAH playbook. Emerald Fusion by Chris Benoit on Damien. Running knee lift from Haas. Haas tried to eliminate Christian, who hung onto the top rope. Hard impact russian legsweep by Benoit. If you're going to get impact, 'hard' is probably a good way to go. Benoit threw Damien over the top rope. (Elimination # 26) Christian hits a right hand. Belly to belly off the top rope, Haas got folded up big time. Benoit takes a flying neckbreaker from Eddie Guerrero. Eddie Guerrero strikes Benoit. Christian uses move #193 (arm-BAR). Northern Lights Bomb very nearly crushes the spine of Eddie. Spinebuster by Chris Benoit. Benoit went for the elimination, but Christian held on to the ropes. Christian takes a back suplex. Benoit tried to eliminate Christian, who hung onto the top rope. Eddie gets rocked with a brutal elbow to the jaw by Benoit. Benoit tried to get Eddie Guerrero over the top rope, but Gravity made the save. Gut buster, Christian hits hard. Christian gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Haas. Belly to belly suplex by Benoit. Haas got thrown over the top rope by Benoit. (Elimination # 27) Benoit gets caught with a short powerbomb from Christian. Chris Benoit was eliminated by Christian. (Elimination # 28) Spinning bulldog in the corner, Christian is down. Tiger suplex on Christian, right from out of the Misawa playbook. Christian reverses a Eddie Guerrero hammerlock. Eddie Guerrero was eliminated by Christian. Almost a *** rating, but there were some bits that dragged, so **3\4 instead.

Overall Rating: 68%
Crowd Reaction: 62%
Match Quality: 74%

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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%

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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%