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Kanefan4E · 08-10-2008, 01:11 PM

I think going down the third brand route is an excellent idea. I think it's stupid that people should think three brands is too much work. it's not at all because It's not like they have to be rushed. Havig a third brand would help a great deal with building up new superstars just like ECW does in real life.

RatedDCAIII · 08-11-2008, 05:40 AM

Mr. Rocker’s One Night Stand Review

Hey man. DaromacIII from BTB Forums. I've been waiting for your One Night Stand PPV. And finally i had the chance to read it to it's entirety. Here's my Review.

WWE Tag Title Ladder Match: Astonishing opening for One Night Stand. It set the tone for the evening and reminded us that this was a "Extreme" Pay-Per-View. It has good action and has a good length. My spot of the match was RVD missing the 5-Star Frog Splash. Morrison and Miz winning was the right booking decision. the team of Hardy and Van Dam wasn't over enough in my opinion. ****

Triple H and Shawn Michaels Promo (DX... with a serious touch): Nice touch to have HHH say something unserious to Michaels for a change (role reversal... lol). HHH was In Character here because he is a face. and HHH as a face = Comedian. but HBK serious is something we don't usually see. and him blowing off HHH is... Un-Michaelslike. even in a Career ending situation. I'll give this a ***.

Falls Count Anywhere - Orton/Cena : I think you listing this as Match One is a botch but forgivable. Classic Match and nice to see Cena losing for a change. You wrote this match well and it was a very entertaining read. My spot of the match was the RKO to the electrical equipment by Orton to Cena. I will die to see that happen. ****1/2

Adamle/Hardy Interview: LOL. You should have made Adamle said "Harvey". for Comic relief. anyways. Great to see Hardy being given Interview time to hype the TLC Match against HHH. but this line intrigues me.. "This is my territory, and trespassers will be prosecuted." LOL. Seriously would Hardy say that?! LOL. but it was great and Adamle was in-character. and Hardy was 75% in-character. ***1/2

Shawn Michaels Vs Batista: Ok. i know Shawn would not lose against Batista when Michaels' career is on the line. and even if you booked Michaels to lose it would have to be in the ME. but it got me thinking how would you make Batista quit? Aha!. choke him of course! Nice ending man. This is a candidate for match of the month. I'll nominate it for sure. *****

Rated-R Segment (LOL): Lita coming back was good. I hate Vickie and im glad you ended that shit marriage between Vickie and Edge. Great Segment. You really caught my curiosity with that "men" who would ensure Edge victory. ****1/2

William Regal Vs Vince McMahon: C'mon. McMahon beating a great technical wrestler like Regal? Cleanly and on a Street Fight? Pfft.

. But seeing the stipulation. it is very unusual for Regal to own the WWE. But there are so many options if Regal had won. but it's your BTB. and actually i enjoyed this match. My spot of the match was Mr. McMahon suplexing Regal through the announcers table. ****1/2

Linda McMahon Interview: Bah. I hate Linda on the Mic. I prefer Shane make the announcement and not Linda. ***

Rev Theory: Hell Yeah! *****

Tables Match: Woohoo! Rated R Era has continued and no thanks to that b*tch. (no the other bitch. you know. Vickie? LOL). A new stable coming up. I'll guess the name... the Rated-A List Superstars? LOL. Cheesy i know. but it was a awesome. awesome match. Spot of the match no doubt was a tie between Miz and Morrison helping Edge defeat the Undertaker and that Spear 10 feet in the air. What a sight...

*****

Triple H Vs Jeff Hardy: two words. Instant Classic. This match deserves to be called match of the night. I loved it. greatly written. greatly hyped. awesome video packages. it was just perfect in my opinion. Spot of the night was that Pedigree by Triple H from the Ladder through the table down. woah. just woah. *****

Overall: First PPV i've ever read in full. and it didn't fail me. it was a classic PPV with epic matches and great segments. I love every single word of it. *****

**iRock™** · 08-11-2008, 06:56 AM

WWE Raw - June 2nd, 2008 PreviewTD Banknorth Garden - Boston, MA"Time To Shake Things Up Again"

Tonight is the WWE 2008 Draft, and the Millions of WWE Fans around the World are buzzing. The WWE Draft only comes around once a Year, so it is always a special occasion, and we have seen many shocks in the Draft since it's introduction in 2004. Many events are sure to transpire tonight in the Draft, but what will happen?

ALSO ON RAW...

- Tonight's Main Event will see WWE Champion Triple H teaming with John Cena to face SmackDown's World Heavyweight Champion Edge and the former United States Champion, Montel Vontavious Porter, and the Winners will earn their Brand not one, but TWO Draft Picks! This is sure to be a hotly-contested Tag Team Match, but which Tandem will emerge victorious, and earn their Brand two lucrative Draft picks?

- Kofi Kingston teams with Mickie James to face SmackDown's Natalya and Chuck Palumbo. Natalya and Palumbo are two ferocious competitors, so can Kingston and James defy the odds, and overcome the larger duo?

- Mr. McMahon will open tonight's Raw, and the sole owner of the WWE will allegedly reveal the future of former Business Partner and current Raw General Manager, William Regal. After what Regal has inflicted on the McMahon family this past Month, and with Regal no longer in power, what will McMahon do?

- Make sure to tune into this special 3-Hour edition of WWE Raw, at 8/7 CT, only on the USA Network to see who's Drafted!

ALSO...
As a fun, little game, pick 5 WWE Superstars who you think will be Drafted tonight on this Special edition of Raw.

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Kanefan4E · 08-11-2008, 11:01 AM

RAW is looking awesome Mr.Rocker. I'll be sure to read it and leave my comments. You're making good progress in this thread man.

ExtremeLeeClassic · 08-12-2008, 06:56 AM

This (One Night Stand) is the first show I have read on the board, and seriously, it blew me away. I don't think I've read anything like this or seen anything so descriptive before. Anyway, here's my review (my first on this board ever

)...

The opening ladder match was truly awesome, and full of spots that I would pay money to see. The laddersault sounded incredible, as did RVD's heel kick to the gut of Miz as he hanged from the belts- they were probably my favourite spots of the match. I wanted Matt and RVD to win when I began reading, but as my reading pursued, I simply didn't care who won as I would be pleased for either team, and that's because you were making both teams at an equal playing field. I also found it nice how you had Miz get the belts- I was expecting Morrison to achieve the victory. It was a great match, and a nice opener to get me hooked.

HBK seemed quite cold in the next angle towards Triple H, but it was a perfect angle to show me how determined HBK was, and I'm glad you made him take his match seriously. The promo overall was perfect- the right length, the right description, everything, and a great hype for the I Quit Contest. But it got me wondering, perhaps this seemingly small tension betwen DX could herald a split? Maybe I'm jumping to conclusions too quickly, I dunno...

The Cena vs. Orton match was great, and what a phenomenal ending also- an RKO through electrical equipment equals one word: ouch. The match was a very back and forth affair, and I enjoyed the parts where Cena got his face planted with that fire extinguisher and got crushed with that cross body from the forklift but STILL managed to kick out. You really made Cena seem the hard man hero in this contest- it seemed like it was his for the taking, and it was a real surprise that he actually lost the match. But still, you really depicted Orton working hard for the victory, and his determination seemingly did pay off.

I'm not sure whether you meant to do it, but Adamle was depicted perfectly in the next scene if you know what I'm saying =P however, I felt his interview with Jeff was nothing to write home about so to speak, and Jeff could have said a little bit more, perhaps Jeff explaining what TLC/ladder matches he has won in the past.

Now, the next match was what I really liked to see. Although your layout in the other matches was nice, it killed my mouse dragging down to see if Orton/Cena had kicked out/ which team had got the belts. But this was a nice and plain layout, and very easy on the eyes to read. Again, the match was full of many spots, but none of them got me tired- the elbow drop off the security wall (my, that got fixed quick after being broken by Cena lol) sounds punishing and being thrown through the glass of the Executive Box is everything I'd expect in a hardcore PPV like One Night Stand. I knew Shawn would win, but wasn't exactly sure how- my inentions were a Sharpshooter, but choking Batista out with cables is perhaps the best way to end an I Quit match. After all the action, it seemed a nice little restbite, and not only displayed how dominant Batista was (so dominant in fact it needed an illegal weapon for him to stay down) but the lengths Michaels would do to keep his job. An amazing match there dude, I'd say it was the best of the night so far.

Lita and Edge back together like OMGZ! I liked this angle, but Edge just sounded too easy :P perhaps it could have been hyped a little for Edge and Lita to get back together rather than going full force ahead and doing it, but Lita had me wondering who would help out Edge in tonight's match up.

Street Fight was nice, but I was suprised at how technically accomplished Vince McMahon was in this contest. Not only was he capable of hitting a superplex, but he actually won the match, which was very surprising, especially with no outside interference. The match actually took me back to McMahon vs. Hogan at Wrestlemania, and although I did say Mcmahon seemed technically accomplished, I think you displayed his style well as he didn't hit any over the top moves, and stuck to the usual brawler/ weapon style I expected him to use. Overall, I enjoyed this match- wasn't the best on the card but I didn't expect it to be.

Very quick angle by Linda McMahon, and to tell you the truth, I didn't like this angle very much. I would have preferred Linda to make an official announcement rather than being interviewed, as it would have got the message across more thoroughly. However, Rev Theory followed up this angle, so who am I to complain...

Edge vs. Undertaker was a match I enjoyed so much, as you made some amazing decisions. Having the match continue not once, but twice was great, because it had the opportunity to be a great contest and you seriously picked up on that. Having Edge and Unertaker miss some high flying moves was grand, and it really got me wondering- who would win, and how? The match was very balanced, but suddenly swung to Undertaker's perspective after that chokeslam out of the ring, and that's when some interference was needed. And luckily, that's when interference came, and in the shape and form of John Morrison and The Miz, I was surprised. I stupidly expected the Edgeheads to help, but this is going to be an amazing storyline. I hope 'Taker gets his revenge, but I was pleased Edge won the match and things happened the way Lita promised it to, so that was cool.

Next angle and wow, Guerrero attacking Edge was simply unexpected. I really liked the way he went completely ape shit on Edge, but perhaps it could have been saved for the next SmackDown!- for example, there could have been a big opening promo with Edge celebrating but Chavo wrecks the celebration with an attack. I dunno, but in my opinion, it could have worked wonders. But nonetheless, another interesting decision here by you, and I hope Chavo is next in line for the gold. Sounds weird saying that, but a push of Chavo would be unique.

And now I got to the final match, and perhaps the best of the night. Again, you adopted the same layout of the ladder match with the clamber of the rungs, and although my mouse is pretty busted right now, it was a great concept with my expectations running high. What I enjoyed the most about this contest was HHH and Hardy's wrestling styles being predominantly different, but somehow you made it work. For example, the hurricanrana off the ladder was an amazing spot, and it's something I wouldn't expect Triple H to be capable of selling, but then when reading the description you put in it got me thinking, perhaps he could. But that's me babbling on, and after the Swanton Bomb through the table and a steel chair shot to the forehead, I believed Jeff's pursuit for the title would this time be succesful...but again, your cunning writing skills proved otherwise. I marked out when I read a Pedigree from the ladder, although it seems slightly unrealistic as surely Jeff's neck would have snapped. But nonetheless, by this point, I wasn't caring about realism, and Triple H's climb I knew this time would be succesful. I really did think Jeff would win after his amazing offence, but you know how to swing the ball the opposite direction so to speak, and I'm overal glad HHH retained.

Therefore, I found this show to be an amazing one to read and comment, and judging by previous comments, it deserves all the appreciation it gets. There were a few problems tih the angles in my view and some of your choices, but despite that, I felt this was a great effort and a very descriptive read.

Moving on, I'm also looking forward to Raw and the big draft, I expect you have it all planned out and there's a shock in store, I'm sure that's guaranteed. However, what I can't believe is Cena can appear in a match up one night after he was RKO'd off a stage through electrical equipment. Even WWE wouldn't book it, and would make a big deal about him possibly being injured, only for him to appear at the show and interfere in a contest. But anyway, I'm sure there's something in store and a new feud being built, and I can't wait to see who gets drafted and where.

**iRock™** · 08-13-2008, 06:34 AM

JULY 2008'S "MOST IMPROVED BOOKER!"
MrRocker Reporting, June 2, 2008
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Many of you may know that I won the Award for July 2008's "Most Improved Booker", and there is a few people I would like to thank. This is my very first BTB Award, and I started BTB less than a Year ago, so I've come a hell of a long way since then. I would like to thank Nige, for reviewing almost every Show I've written, and showing me how good BTB can get. Craiguuscool, despite not being into the BTB long, he's been a big Fan of the Thread, and he was the first to Review my latest Pay-Per-View, the very successful One Night Stand, and MrMykalz, his old ECW BTB inspired me to keep going, and he let me use his lay-out style, so thanks.

There would be many more people to thank, but due to time constraints, I have to make this short and sweet. On a side note, don't forget the WWE 2008 Draft Edition of Raw will be posted TONIGHT!

**iRock™** · 08-13-2008, 08:12 AM

WWE Raw - June 2nd, 2008TD Banknorth Garden - Boston, MA"It's Time To Shake ThingsUp Again"

WWE Raw begins with a Video Package recapping last night's One Night Stand Pay-Per-View, primarily Triple H retaining the WWE Championship against Jeff Hardy at One Night Stand, followed by a Video Package featuring the history of the WWE Draft, and reiterating that it's "Time to shake things up again". Subsequently, the Raw Opening Credits begin, and "Wanna Be Loved" plays, as the pyrotechnics explode from the High-Definition Entranceway, and the camera pans the sold-out TD Banknorth Garden. We join Jim Ross & Jerry "The King" Lawler at ringside.

Jim Ross: Ladies & Gentlemen, welcome to Monday Night Raw, Live from the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, MA! I'm Jim Ross, alongside Jerry "The King" Lawler, and tonight it's "Time to shake things up again!"

Jerry Lawler: It can only be the WWE 2008 Draft, JR, anything, and I mean anything, could happen tonight, and the probability is, it will!

Jim Ross: Remember that anybody, Superstars, Referees, General Managers, even Commentators, can be Drafted tonight, King!

"No Chance" plays, and the sole Owner of World Wrestling Entertaiment, Mr. McMahon, unveils his presence at the Entranceway, getting a good face reception from the Boston audience. Mr. McMahon breaths in the essence of freedom from William Regal, before walking down the rampway, with the audience showing their appreciation for the Chairman. Mr. McMahon carefully enters his ring, before getting a microphone and standing before the fans of his creation.

Mr. McMahon: Last night, I'm sure you all remember that I endured one of the most brutal, horrific, life-shortening Matches that this company has ever witnessed, when I faced my former "Business Partner" William Regal.

The audience explodes in to heat at the mention of the Raw General Manager, former Co-Owner of World Wrestling Entertainment, William Regal.

Mr. McMahon: Hell, I don't understand why you're booing, we're free from that sick son-of-a-bitch!

The memories of Mr. McMahon defeating William Regal last night at One Night Stand to regain full control of WWE is well received, getting a fantastic reaction.

Mr. McMahon: Last night, I took William Regal to hell, and only one of us could come back, and that turned out to be me. But now that William Regal no longer has power in the WWE, I can do whatever I want to him. Some would say that what I'm about to do would be abusing my power as Chairman of WWE, but it's what I want, and more importantly it's what each and every one of you people want.

The audience are confused at what Mr. McMahon is about to do, but nonetheless the audience give the Chairman a positive reception.

Mr. McMahon: William Regal, while you were Co-Owner, I have to admit that you were literally untouchable. You did things that are damn right unforgivable, and now that I'm in full power, you're finally facing the consequences for what you did to me and my Family. I got payback last night, but there's no chance in Hell that I'm gonna leave it at that!

The audience are feeling the verbal adrenaline that Mr. McMahon is building up, and cheer in unison, Mr. McMahon responding with a smirk.

Mr. McMahon: William, there's only thing I can do - William Regal, YOU'RE FIRED!!!

The firing of William Regal is received greatly, and the audience in the TD Banknorth Garden let themselves heard with an absolutely huge pop.

Mr. McMahon: But now I assume you're all wondering, who will be the new Raw General Manager? Ever since the Match was announced, I had this planned, and over these past few weeks I've assembled a number of candidates as to who could replace William Regal. But now, I've found the right man for the job, and hell, I'm going to reveal him right here, right now.

The audience are silent, waiting anxiously to find out who will be the brand-new General Manager of Raw that Mr. McMahon has hand-picked.

Mr. McMahon: So, Ladies and Gentlemen, without further ado, let me introduce to you the new Raw General Manager - Paul Heyman!!!

"This Is Extreme" by Harry Slash & The Slashstones plays, as the new Raw General Manager Paul Heyman walks down the Entranceway, as the audience give Paul a huge mixed reaction, some welcoming his presence, some very disappointed at the new appointment. Paul Heyman walks up the stairs and enters the ring, shaking Mr. McMahon's hand and being handed a microphone.

Paul Heyman: Mr. McMahon, let me just say that I cannot thank you enough for appointing me as the new Raw General Manager, but let's be honest - It could only have been me.

The audience give Paul Heyman heat in reponse to the new General Manager of Raw's out-right arrogance.

Paul Heyman: Mr. McMahon, you said that tonight it was "Time to shake things up again?" Well Sir, you couldn't have been more correct. Tonight isn't about the Draft, oh no. But it's all about Paul Heyman. Now, it was far from deliberate, but come on, my appointment as Raw General Manager completely overshadows the Draft, no matter who's Drafted tonight, whether it be Triple H, Edge, Randy Orton, John Cena, it doesn't matter. Now, as much as I would like to reiterate how earth-shaking this occasion is, we have a Show tonight, so let's get the god damn Show underway!

The audience get themselves prepared for the beginning of the Show, and give a good reception not to Paul Heyman, but to the opening of Raw.

Jim Ross: What an announcement to start off the Draft, Mr. McMahon names Paul Heyman, of all people, as the new Raw General Manager! But the question is, why would Mr. McMahon make Heyman General Manager, when so many other options were available?

Jerry Lawler: Mr. McMahon is a man full of mystery, JR, and the Chairman reiterated that by naming Paul Heyman as the new Raw General Manager!

Jim Ross: We're going to kick off Monday Night Raw, right after this Commercial Break! Don't go anywhere!

Commercial Break

Match One - Winner Gets Their Brand A Draft PickShelton Benjamin vs Finlay

ENDING: Finlay has Shelton Benjamin in a headlock, but Shelton Benjamin pushes Finlay against the ropes. Shelton Benjamin runs at Finlay, but Finlay responds emphatically, with a powerslam! Finlay is seemingly slightly hurt from executing that powerslam, but nonetheless Finlay, in unorthodox fashion, climbs to the top turnbuckle. Before Finlay can regain composure on the top turnbuckle, Shelton Benjamin gets up, leaps to the top turnbuckle, and nails Finlay with a belly-to-belly suplex off the top turnbuckle and down to the canvas! Shelton Benjamin and Finlay lie on the canvas for a handful of moments, but it's Shelton Benjamin who is first to get to his feet, and the Gold Standard gets Finlay to his feet, and Irish whips Finlay against the ropes. Shelton Benjamin flattens Finlay with an emphatic kick to the skull, and Finlay is out of it, as Shelton Benjamin makes the cover,
One!
Two!
Thre-No, Finlay kicks out!

Shelton Benjamin shakes his head in frustration, and gets Finlay in a one-legged boston crab submission hold, but Finlay makes it to the ropes before Shelton Benjamin can apply maximum pressure with the submission. Shelton Benjamin gets Finlay to his feet, and takes down Finlay with an arm drag. Finlay gets back to his feet and runs at Shelton Benjamin, but the Gold Standard takes down Finlay with yet another arm drag. Finlay gets back up again and runs at Shelton Benjamin for a second time, but Shelton Benjamin takes down Finlay, this time with a spinning heel kick! Shelton Benjamin follows up with a knee drop which plants itself onto Finlay's skull, and Shelton Benjamin gets Finlay to his feet. Shelton Benjamin irish whips Finlay into the corner of the ring, and Shelton Benjamin runs at Finlay, but at the last split-second, Finlay moves out of the way and Shelton Benjamin goes crashing into the set of turnbuckles in the corner of the ring. Finlay takes advantage of the situation, and takes down Shelton Benjamin with a back drop. Finlay gets Shelton Benjamin to his feet, and lifts Shelton Benjamin onto his shoulders for the celtic cross, but Shelton Benjamin slips off Finlay's shoulders, kicks Finlay in the mid-section, and plants the Irishman with the pay dirt! Shelton Benjamin hooks the leg, making the cover,
One!
Two!
Three!

"Ain't No Stoppin' Me Now" by Axel plays, and Shelton Benjamin has his hand raised by the Referee, then being handed his World Tag Team Championship belt. Shelton Benjamin holds the Title high as Finlay looks on furious. All eyes are now on the TitanTron, with Raw's Draft Pick imminent. The selection goes through numerous WWE Superstars, before the Selection is revealed to be - Batista! "I Walk Alone" by Saliva plays, and Batista makes his entrance, heading down the aisle and entering the ring to a huge mixed reception, some ecstatic to see Batista on Raw, and some disappointed due to Batista's involvement in the rivalry with Shawn Michaels. Shelton Benjamin applauds his new Locker Room-Mate, but Batista makes an immediate impact, plowing through the Gold Standard with a Spear! "I Walk Alone" plays again, as Batista stands on the second turnbuckle and flexes his bulging muscles to the audience.

Jim Ross: Can you believe it, King? Batista is coming back to Raw, after 3 long, perdurable years on Friday Night SmackDown! What a way to start Raw's checklist of Draft Picks for tonight!

Jerry Lawler: Raw couldn't have made a better start in the Draft tonight, JR, The Animal is returning to his old hunting ground!

Jim Ross: Shelton Benjamin was the first to feel the wrath of The Animal, but Shelton certainly won't be the last! Batista has sent a loud and clear message to the entire Raw Roster with that Spear!

The Camera switches its attention to backstage, where the lovely Maria is standing by, waiting for the audience's attention.

Maria: Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome my Guest at this time...John Cena!

Maria giggles under her breath, as John Cena, his ribs taped heavily and forehead taped too, walks into the shot, getting a fantastic ovation from his hometown.

Maria: John Cena, we just saw Batista chosen as the first Raw Draft Pick of the night. What are your thoughts on Batista coming to Raw?

John Cena: Well, Maria, there's no doubt in my mind that Batista is well and truly The Animal, and he's shown that time and time again over on Friday Night SmackDown. But Dave, you're back in the big leagues now, and believe me, a lot has changed since you were last on Raw. This is my turf right here in Boston, and that fact doesn't change wherever we go. So Dave, before you get too comfortable on Raw, as much as I respect you, I have to warn you - Remember where you are, and who you're dealing with here in the Big Leagues.

Maria: John, tell us, how did you get clearance to compete after last Night's Match with Randy Orton, when you were RKOed off the Stage?

John Cena: You know what, I have no idea how I'm able to compete tonight after One Night Stand, the Doctors told me that apparently I wasn't damaged as much as I could have been, and that I landed in a position where I was more or less not injured, but to be honest, I don't believe one word of it, 'cause I feared for my career last Night. Hell, 30 minutes before the Show began, I was still on a Hospital Bed. But, if I'm cleared to compete, I ain't got no problem with that, 'cause I love what I do, and that is entertain the millions of WWE Fans.

Maria: John, tonight you will be teaming with WWE Champion Triple H, to face World Heavyweight Champion Edge and Montel Vontavious Porter. Can you co-exist with the Man many call "The Game"?

John Cena: No matter how many times I've faced him and the problems that we've had for the past two years, I respect Triple H more than anybody on Raw, and if the Match is depending on our Brand, then why can't we co-exist? But at the end of the night, whoever's the World Champion of whatever Brand I'm gonna be on, I'm going to be coming for that Title. It could be Triple H, it could be Edge, hell, it could be somebody else. But sooner rather than later, I will have a World Championship over my shoulder.

John Cena walks out of the shot to a great reception, and the Camera heads back to the Announce Table, where we are greeted by Jim Ross & Jerry "The King" Lawler.

Jim Ross: John Cena just giving us an insight of his post-WWE Draft plans, The Champ is looking to add some evidence to that moniker with Championship Gold.

Jerry Lawler: We still don't have clarification of where John Cena is going to be after the Draft, he could be Drafted to SmackDown, so both WWE Champion Triple H and World Heavyweight Champion Edge had better watch their backs, 'cause John Cena could be clinging on, JR!

Match Two - Winner Gets Their Brand A Draft PickSantino Marella vs Matt Hardy

ENDING: Santino Marella is continuing to apply unbearable pressure to Matt Hardy's right trapezius muscle, but Matt Hardy reiterates his "Will Not Die" attitude, and continues to try to escape from the grasps of Santino Marella. Matt Hardy finds enough strength and determination inside him to struggle to his feet, and the United States Champion throws shot after shot at Santino Marella's mid-section. Matt Hardy eventually escapes from the grasps of Santino Marella, and Matt Hardy throws more punches, this time at Santino Marella's skull. Matt Hardy Irish whips Santino Marella against the ropes, and Matt Hardy takes Santino to the canvas, with a back body drop. Santino Marella slowly struggles back to his feet, and runs at Matt Hardy, but Matt takes down Santino Marella with a flying elbow! Matt Hardy gets Santino Marella back to his feet, and irish whips Santino into the corner of the ring. Matt Hardy seats Santino Marella on the top turnbuckle, and Matt Hardy climbs to the top rope, clutching Santino Marella by the tights. Matt Hardy looks like he is to execute a superplex, but Santino Marella pushes Matt Hardy back down to the canvas, and Santino takes advantage, hitting Matt Hardy with an elbow drop from the top turnbuckle! Santino Marella makes the cover,

One!
Two!
Three-No, Matt Hardy gets the shoulder up!

Santino Marella, amusingly, cannot believe it, and berates the Referee, saying "What'a are you doing, Mr Referee-a?" before getting Matt Hardy to his feet. Santino Marella wrenches the arm of Matt Hardy, and Santino, still holding Matt Hardy's arm, climbs to the top turnbuckle, and jumps off, nailing Matt Hardy with a Tornado DDT! Santino Marella shows his typical arrogance, telling the audience "How do you-a like me now, Boston?" in his trademark Italian accent, before stomping repeatedly at Matt Hardy's mid-section. Santino Marella gets Matt Hardy to his feet, and hurls the United States Champion out of the ring, with Matt meeting the concrete floor with a loud THUD. Santino Marella exits the ring in a more conventional manner, and grabs Matt Hardy by his long, Black hair. Santino Marella tries to Irish whip Matt Hardy into the Steel Stairs, but Matt Hardy reverses the attempt, and gives Santino Marella a taste of his own medicine, with the Italian instead going into the Steel Stairs! Matt Hardy gets Santino Marella back into the ring, and Matt climbs to the top turnbuckle. Matt Hardy nails Santino Marella with a Moonsault, but Matt Hardy doesn't make the cover, instead getting Santino back to his feet. Matt Hardy tucks Santino Marella's skull under the United States Champion's right arm, and Matt Hardy connects with the Twist Of Fate! Matt Hardy makes the cover,

One!
Two!
Three!

"Live For The Moment" by Monster Magnet plays, and Matt Hardy has his hand raised by the Referee, then being handed his United States Championship. Matt Hardy holds his Title high before the audience who give Matt a great reception following his victory over Santino Marella, but all eyes turn to the TitanTron, to see who SmackDown's first Draft Pick of the night is. Numerous WWE Superstars are passed in the Selection, but SmackDown's first Draft Pick of the night is revealed to be: Jeff Hardy! "No More Words" by EndeveRafter plays, and the audience explodes into a ground-shaking pop, as Intercontinental Champion and the newest SmackDown Superstar, Jeff Hardy, strolls down the aisle and enters the ring, embracing with his Brother Matt, who are now on the same Brand.

Michael Cole: What a result for SmackDown, Jeff Hardy is coming to Friday Nights, and now both Hardy Brothers are on SmackDown, Mick!

Mick Foley: The Hardys are arguably the most explosive Tag Team of this generation, and I can't think of how great it's going to be to have both Jeff and Matt on SmackDown.

Michael Cole: Friday Nights just rose to a whole new level with the Intercontinental Champion, the Legend Thriller, Jeff Hardy!

Commercial Break

Raw returns, with World Heavyweight Champion Edge sitting on a folding Chair inside his Locker Room, thinking about his Tag Team Match against John Cena and Triple H later on tonight, with Lita sitting on his lap. Edge's Tag Team Partner for that Match, Montel Vontavious Porter, walks in, getting a lot of heat.

MVP: Edge, I know our Match against John Cena and Triple H tonight is gonna be tough, but you gotta realise that our team consists of the World Heavyweight Champion who just last night beat The Undertaker in a Tables Match, the Rated-R Superstar Edge.

MVP's bringing up of Edge's victory over The Undertaker last night in a Tables Match at One Night Stand gets
a very negative reaction from the audience.

MVP: And the longest reigning United States Champion in SmackDown history, the Team Captain, the Ballin' Superstar, Montel Vontavious Porter who, don't forget, is the solidified Face of Friday Night SmackDown, and-

Edge: Hold on, did I just hear you say that you're the Face of SmackDown? What is that, some kind of joke? It better be, 'cause if anybody's the Face of SmackDown, MVP, then it's Me, not you. Besides, you haven't got anything to back it up, so if I were you, I would keep your mouth shut for tonight, or the two of us aren't gonna be on the same page. And if that happens, we're letting SmackDown down, and you are the so-called "Face of SmackDown", so you wouldn't want that to happen, would you?

MVP looks around Edge's Locker Room, before looking back at the 5-Time World Heavyweight Champion, and sighing.

MVP: Look, man, I'm sorry if I got on your bad side for a second there, like you said, we've gotta be on the same page going into our Tag Team Match.

MVP's sorriful expression on his face turns to an evident frown, directed at the Rated-R Superstar, who responds with a questioning look.

MVP: No disrespect, But what you've gotta understand, Mr.Rated-R, is that you're not the only one who needs to keep their reputation afloat around here. I'm the Highest-Paid Superstar in SmackDown history, so I can't go walking around keeping myself to myself, or my reputation, and my pricetag, will be in jeopardy. Now, in our Match, sit back, relax and enjoy the Show 'cause I'm gonna carry this Team, and Friday Night SmackDown, all the way through.

MVP stands up after crouching down for several moments, and leaves the Locker Room, as Edge looks at his Girlfriend Lita, both taken aback at MVP's attitude.

Match Three - Winners Gets Their Brand A Draft PickCryme Tyme vs John Morrison & The Miz

ENDING: The Miz and JTG are the active competitors in the Match at this moment of time, and The Miz has JTG in a waist lock. However, JTG turns the tables on The Miz, as the two competitors trade positions, and JTG takes down The Miz with a release German Suplex. JTG then stomps away at The Miz, the Chick-Magnet's mid-section to be precise, and JTG gets The Miz back to his feet, Irish whipping The Miz into the corner of the ring. JTG charges at The Miz, but The Miz holds his boot up in defense, and JTG runs into The Miz's boot. JTG is now incredibly disorientated by that blow, and manages to stay on his feet, but not for long, as The Miz flattens JTG with a clothesline! The Miz opts to the ground assault, and presses his knee against JTG's skull, which is trapped between The Miz's knee and the canvas. The Miz knocks JTG in the skull repeatedly with his knee, and pummels JTG with clubbing blows, before getting the Gangsta to his feet. The Miz Irish whips JTG against the ropes, and The Miz ducks down, preparing to execute a back body drop on JTG, but JTG has other ideas, and lets himself heard, with a tornado DDT to The Miz! JTG and The Miz are both laid out on the canvas, but begin to crawl toward their Ta