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WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW | PREVIEW
MONDAY 5TH MAY, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA


Tonight, Monday Night Raw heads into New Orleans, Louisiana, as the WWE edges closer to Judgment Day. What surprises will we witness tonight on Raw? Here is what is going to happen, when the WWE's flagship show comes to your television screens......

ORTON STANDS TALL
Randy Orton was the last man standing last week on Raw, and it seems like the Legend Killer has notified everybody of his intentions - Regain the WWE Championship. Randy Orton has been livid since The Game, Triple H, won the WWE Championship for the twelth time at Backlash, and Orton will be looking to climb back to the top of the mountain of the WWE. Chris Jericho entered the WWE Championship picture last week, and came very close to handing Triple H another short title reign, but the King Of Kings survived Jericho's onslaught. Will more be cleared up for us tonight, and will any details be released for Judgment Day?

TEACHER EXPELS THE STUDENT
Moments after Cody Rhodes and Hardcore Holly dropped the World Tag Team Championships to Carlito and Santino Marella, Holly turned on his younger Tag Team partner, obviously angry at the loss. Hardcore Holly has opted to go it alone for the remainder of his career, but will Cody Rhodes get his retribution? Rhodes and Holly go one-on-one tonight in a heated encounter, but who will emerge victorious?

RENEWING THE "MEMBERSHIP"
Following William Regal's arrogant remarks last week on Raw, Mr. McMahon stepped in, and did not tolerate Regal's attitude, with the General Manager thinking that he was the most powerful induvidual in the WWE. Mr. McMahon feels Regal should face the consequences for his words, and what better way to do so than renew William Regal's membership to the Mr. McMahon Kiss My Ass Club? This wouldn't have been Mr. Regal's preferred choice for a punishment, but it seems like he will go ahead with the ceremony. Will William Regal renew his "membership"? Or will the King Of The Ring have the last laugh, if he dares not meet the Chairman's demands?

DREAMER SORTS OUT THE TROUBLE
Kofi Kingston has been on a roll since arriving in the WWE, and is undefeated so far during his tenure with the company. Kingston continued his winning ways last week when he defeated Shelton Benjamin, but the Gold Standard didn't want to leave it at that. Benjamin assaulted the Jamaican, until Tommy Dreamer came to Kofi Kingston's aid. Dreamer and Kingston will allign tonight, when they take on Shelton Benjamin and a partner of his choice. Who will Benjamin pick as his partner, and who will come out on top in this anticipated match-up?

KENNEDY MAKES AN IMPACT......IMPACT
Mr. Kennedy made his return to Monday Night Raw last week, and John "Bradshaw" Layfield was the first induvidual to get in the loud-mouth's way. JBL was far from amused with Kennedy's actions, and tried to give Kennedy an unsettled homecoming, but Mr. Kennedy left with JBL on his back. This rivalry will continue tonight, and who will gain the upper hand?

HBK PACKS HIS BAGS
Tonight marks Shawn Michaels' Raw farewell match, as HBK moves to Friday Night SmackDown to further his intense feud with The Animal, Batista. The Showstopper signs off with the odds stacked against Michaels, as HBK goes into a handicap match against Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch. Batista showed up on Raw last week, and The Animal could appear once again tonight, to foil Michaels' farewell.

SCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT

Tommy Dreamer & Kofi Kingston vs Shelton Benjamin & Elijah Burke

Cody Rhodes vs Hardcore Holly

Shawn Michaels vs Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch


William Regal re-joins the Mr. McMahon Kiss My Ass Club

To witness every second of the Raw action, tune into the USA Network at 9/8 CT, to see your favorite WWE Superstars.

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WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW
MONDAY 5TH MAY, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA


Monday Night Raw begins with a video recap of last week's edition of Raw, featuring Chris Jericho challenging Triple H for the WWE Championship, Triple H subsequently defeating Chris Jericho, and Randy Orton RKOing both Triple H and Chris Jericho, standing tall with the WWE Championship.


"To Be Loved"



The Raw Opening video package begins, afterwards the camera pans the Louisiana Superdome, as the pyrotechnics explode from the Raw HD Set.


"Break The Walls Down"


Great reception for the Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho, who strides down the aisle and enters the ring, looking in a pleasant mood.


Chris Jericho: Now, can you please answer this question for me, I've been dying to find out - How many Jerichoholics are there in New Orleans, Louisiana?


Huge pop, and chants of "Y2J! Y2J! Y2J!" break out.


Chris Jericho: Six months ago, I made my highly-anticipated return to Monday Night Raw, and last week was the closest I came to regaining the WWE Championship for a while. But since I returned, there's been one particular Superstar who has stood in my way - Randy Orton.


Major heat at mention of Randy Orton, and Chris Jericho smiles.


Chris Jericho: Last week, it may have looked like Randy Orton was trying to cost Triple H the WWE Championship in my favor, but I don't need assistance, I'm Y2J Chris Jericho!


Great reaction for the Intercontinental Champion.


Chris Jericho: Randy, if you were, in any possible way, trying to make me look inadequate in the WWE Championship picture, you've got another thing coming, because you have made me stronger. Now, I will do anything it takes to take back the WWE Championship which has had my name on it ever since I returned last year, and Randy, it's time for you to step aside, because you've got competition, which I know you just can't handle, and that competition just so happens to be the Ayatollah of Rock N' Rolla himself-


"Time To Play The Game"


Huge pop, as the WWE Champion Triple H enters The Louisiana Superdome, and walks menacingly down the rampway. Triple H enters the ring, receiving a microphone, and walks up to Chris Jericho.


Triple H: Chris, you can talk about Randy Orton all you want, but if you're honestly serious about your WWE Title challenge, I should be your target. After all, I am the one with the WWE Championship. Chris, wrestling is a very complex business. Nowadays, it's almost impossible to be able to walk up to somebody, and challenge for something that is so prestigious, most Superstars can only dream of holding it. Chris, I think that you've had too much time off, so maybe you're not ready for this yet.


Mixed response for The Game.


Chris Jericho: Triple H, believe me, I am more than ready to take back that WWE Championship which has eluded me for too long now. If I'm ever gonna challenge you, Hunter, it's right here, right now.


Big pop for Y2J Chris Jericho.


"Promenade"


Heat, as William Regal walks out, and looks towards the ring disdainfully.


William Regal: Gentlemen, please calm yourselves. Chris Jericho, I am more than happy with the idea of you challenging Triple H for the WWE Championship......


Big pop, the audience would love to see that match again.


William Regal: ......But not tonight.


Tons of heat for William Regal.


William Regal: However, considering your performance against Triple H last week on Monday Night Raw, when your match was sabotaged by Randy Orton,


Huge heat at mention of Randy Orton.


William Regal: I am going to give you another oppurtunity to face Triple H for the WWE Championship, and it will be at Judgment Day!


Great reaction to William Regal's announcement.


William Regal: On the contrary, Randy Orton seemingly already has his ticket booked for Judgment Day, and you, Christopher, will need to earn your place in the Main Event at Judgment Day. Tonight, it will be Chris Jericho going one-on-one with......U-Manga! And if you win, Chris, and that's a big if, then you will compete for the WWE Championship at Judgment Day, alongside Triple H and Randy Orton!


The camera switches to the ring, where Chris Jericho is relatively pleased with the decision, but Triple H's expression is motionless. Suddenly, Randy Orton jumps over the security wall, and enters the ring, lurking behind Triple H. Triple H turns round, and Randy Orton pulls the trigger on the RKO, but Triple H pushes Randy Orton away, and Chris Jericho lays out the Legend Killer with a codebreaker!


"Break The Walls Down"


Big pop, as Chris Jericho approaches Triple H, and motions that he wants the WWE Championship. Triple H raises his WWE Championship in the air, and talks trash to Chris Jericho.


The camera switches to Raw General Manager William Regal's office, where William Regal instantly walks into his office, slumping at a desk, and holding his head in his hands. Mr. McMahon walks in, getting a big pop.


William Regal: Why are you doing this to me, Mr. McMahon? I have done my utmost to keep myself devoted to you and this job, and this is how you repay me? Forcing me to kiss your lower backside?


Mr. McMahon: Mr. Regal, I am agruably the most intelligent man in professional wrestling, so I am correct when I say that you had this coming to you. And just to let you know, Mr. Regal, I have brought my son and daughter, Shane and Stephanie, with me tonight so they can witness how much of a fraud you are, and believe me, I already know.


Faint pop, and William Regal clenches his fist.


William Regal: I still advise you to reconsider this situation, Mr. McMahon.


Mr. McMahon: You're lucky I'm not firing your ass right this minute. But, I would be more than happy to allow you to walk away right now, as there's a lot of guys I know that would be delighted to fill the vacancy in your job.


William Regal: Mr. McMahon, if kissing your.....lower backside keeps me my titles as General Manager and King Of The Ring, then I will.


Mr. McMahon: Sounds good to me. And oh yeah, Mr. Regal?


William Regal: Yes, sir?


Mr. McMahon hands William Regal some lipbalm, to the audience's amusement.


Mr. McMahon: You might need this.


Mr. McMahon leaves to a faint pop, as William Regal looks on in confusion.


COMMERCIAL BREAK


Monday Night Raw returns with Tommy Dreamer and Kofi Kingston already in the ring, and Shelton Benjamin standing on the outside.


Shelton Benjamin: Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to introduce to you The Gold Standard's Tag Team partner for tonight's match......The Guiding Light, Elijah Burke!


"Don't Waste My Time"


Mixed response, as Elijah Burke heads down the rampway, and the Guiding Light and Shelton Benjamin slide into the ring together.


MATCH 1

Tommy Dreamer & Kofi Kingston
vs Shelton Benjamin & Elijah Burke


ENDING: Elijah Burke irish whips Kofi Kingston against the ropes, and takes down the Jamaican with a hip toss. Elijah Burke repeatedly stomps at the mid-section of Kofi Kingston, and tags in Shelton Benjamin, who rushes in, and gets Kofi Kingston to his feet. Shelton Benjamin executes a suplex at Kofi Kingston's expense, and follows up with a knee drop, which settles directly in Kofi Kingston's sternum. Shelton Benjamin grabs Kofi Kingston by his head, and tosses Kofi Kingston across the squared circle as if Kofi Kingston were a ragged doll. Shelton Benjamin locks Kofi Kingston in an armbar submission, but Kofi Kingston eventually manages to make it to the bottom rope, and referee John Cone pulls Shelton Benjamin away. Shelton Benjamin takes down Kofi Kingston with a neckbreaker, and makes the cover,


1......

2......

......No! Kofi Kingston gets the shoulder up!


Shelton Benjamin gets Kofi Kingston up, and wrenches the arm of the Jamaican. Shelton Benjamin irish whips Kofi Kingston towards the ringropes, and goes for a clothesline, but Kofi Kingston ducks the attempt, and lays out Shelton Benjamin with a spinning heel kick! Kofi Kingston and Shelton Benjamin both remain laid out on the canvas for a while, but Kofi Kingston and Shelton Benjamin both make the tag to their Tag Team partners, Tommy Dreamer and Elijah Burke respectively. Tommy Dreamer and Elijah Burke both rush in, and Tommy Dreamer fires the first shot, taking down Elijah Burke with a clothesline and following up with an elbow drop. Tommy Dreamer lifts up Elijah Burke, and sends the Guiding Light back down to the canvas with a scoop slam. Tommy Dreamer locks Elijah Burke in a sleeper hold, and Elijah Burke is about to tap out, but Shelton Benjamin pulls Elijah Burke out of the ring, to tons of heat from the audience. Tommy Dreamer journeys to the outside of the ring, but Elijah Burke quickly re-enters the squared circle. Tommy Dreamer follows Elijah Burke, but Elijah Burke stomps mudholes into Tommy Dreamer, and pummels the ECW Original with clubbing blows. Elijah Burke lifts Tommy Dreamer to his feet, and takes down Tommy Dreamer with a russian leg sweep. Elijah Burke hooks the leg of Tommy Dreamer as the Official John Cone makes the count,


1......

2......

......No, not yet! Tommy Dreamer kicks out!


Elijah Burke stares a hold through the referee John Cone, and resumes the assault on Tommy Dreamer. Elijah Burke gets Tommy Dreamer to his feet, but Tommy Dreamer begins to fight back, getting in a few right-hand blows. Elijah Burke irish whips Tommy Dreamer against the ropes, but Tommy Dreamer continues to fight back, taking down Elijah Burke with a Lou Thesz press! Tommy Dreamer pummels Elijah Burke with numerous blows, until referee John Cone restrains the ECW Original. Tommy Dreamer irish whips Elijah Burke into the corner of the ring, and Tommy Dreamer approaches the Guiding Light. However, Shelton Benjamin, standing on the ring apron, distracts the Official John Cone. As this is happening, Elijah Burke low blows Tommy Dreamer, and forces Tommy Dreamer into the set of turnbuckles. Elijah Burke backs into the opposite corner, and we know what's coming next......Elijah Express connects! Elijah Burke makes the cover, as Shelton Benjamin rushes to the other side of the ring and holds Kofi Kingston in position,


1......

2......

......3! Elijah Burke and Shelton Benjamin pick up the victory!


"Don't Waste My Time"


Elijah Burke and Shelton Benjamin have their hands raised by the referee John Cone, and the duo celebrate their victory, as Kofi Kingston helps Tommy Dreamer to his feet.


The camera switches backstage, where Todd Grisham is standing by.


Todd Grisham: Ladies and gentlemen, my guest at this time......John "Bradshaw" Layfield!


Lots of heat as JBL walks into the picture.


Todd Grisham: JBL, last week, Mr. Kennedy returned, and-


JBL: Just shut your mouth!


Tons of heat for John Bradshaw Layfield.


JBL: You don't deserve to be talking to a wrestling entrepeneur like myself, so keep quiet because this is my time. Mr. Kennedy,


Pop at mention of Mr. Kennedy.


JBL: Just who in God's name do you think you are? Week by week, I carry this company on my shoulders, and a punk like you should be grateful of that fact. But being the no-good loser that you well and truly are, you tried to make a big impression on your comeback and get in my face. Boy, may God have mercy on your soul after what I do to you next time you're in my sights, and-


Mr. Kennedy walks by, getting in JBL's face, to a positive reaction.


Mr. Kennedy: Are you looking for anybody in particular, JBL? It's just that I was round the corner, and I heard you talking about somebody, and I thought that it might have been me, I'm just curious. If it was, then you're just about the last guy who should be standing before myself, 'cause you're gonna get what's coming to ya, courtesy of Mrrrrrrrrrr. Kenne-


JBL snatches Todd Grisham's microphone, and uses the microphone to knock out Mr. Kennedy! JBL drags a groggy Mr. Kennedy along the concrete floor, and buries Mr.Kennedy in storage boxes, to absolutely tons of heat. JBL grabs a steel chair, and slams it repeatedly at Mr. Kennedy!


JBL: Don't you EVER get in my face again, you hear me?


JBL walks off looking happy with himself, to chants of "You Suck!" from the crowd.


COMMERCIAL BREAK


MATCH 2

Cody Rhodes
vsHardcore Holly


ENDING: Hardcore Holly has Cody Rhodes locked in an abdominal stretch. Cody Rhodes desperately tries to make it to the ropes, but Hardcore Holly doesn't let Cody Rhodes go anywhere. However, Cody Rhodes forces his way out of the hold, and pummels Hardcore Holly with right hands. Cody Rhodes wrenches the arm of Hardcore Holly, and takes down the veteran with an armdrag. Cody Rhodes stomps mudholes into Hardcore Holly's sternum, and follows up with an elbow drop, which settles directly on Hardcore Holly's heart. Cody Rhodes climbs to the top turnbuckle, and eagerly anticipates Hardcore Holly to get up. Hardcore Holly rises to his feet, and Cody Rhodes connects with a cross body! Cody Rhodes makes the cover,


1......

2......

......It's not over! Hardcore Holly kicks out!


Cody Rhodes has his hands on his hips, and glances at referee Chad Patton. Cody Rhodes gets Hardcore Holly to his feet, and drills Hardcore Holly to the mat with a snap suplex. Cody Rhodes goes to grab Hardcore Holly, but Hardcore Holly pokes Cody Rhodes in the eyes, gaining a lot of heat from the audience. Hardcore Holly takes Cody Rhodes down with a clothesline, and follows up with a knee to the forehead of Cody Rhodes! Hardcore Holly continues to build up the momentum, lifting Cody Rhodes to his feet, and laying out his former Tag Team partner with a neckbreaker. Hardcore Holly gets Cody Rhodes up again, and takes Cody Rhodes down once again with a beautiful dropkick. Hardcore Holly talks trash to Cody Rhodes, then hooking Cody Rhodes' leg for the cover,


1......

2......

......No! Cody Rhodes gets the shoulder up in the nick of time!


Hardcore Holly stomps repeatedly at Cody Rhodes, and slaps the young Superstar across the face, getting more heat. Hardcore Holly lifts Cody Rhodes up, and irish whips Cody Rhodes against the ropes. Cody Rhodes comes running back, and Hardcore Holly lays out Cody Rhodes with a powerslam! Hardcore Holly's eyes widen, and the multiple-time Tag Team Champion looks down at Cody Rhodes, with a cunning grin on his face. Hardcore Holly wastes no time in lifting up Cody Rhodes, and is more than ready to pull the trigger on the Alabama slam. However, Cody Rhodes wriggles out, and rolls up Hardcore Holly,


1......

2......

......3! Cody Rhodes picks up the victory!


Cody Rhodes' theme music blasts out, and the young Superstar has his hand raised by referee Chad Patton. Cody Rhodes smirks at Hardcore Holly, and sarcastically applauds his former Tag Team partner, before leaving the ring to a good response.


The camera switches backstage, where the World Tag Team Champions Santino Marella and Carlito are striding down a corridor. Paul London and Brian Kendrick confront the duo, looking very serious.


Paul London: And where exactly do you think you two guys are going?


Santino Marella: Get out of our-a faces, clowns, me and-a Carlito are continuing our-a celebration.


Brian Kendrick: Yeah, well you make the most of your time as Tag Team Champions, guys, because we want them round OUR waist, where they should be.


Carlito: Pfft! You've gotta be kidding me, right? You two as Tag Team Champions? Das not cool!


Paul London: Yeah, well let's just see what the Raw General Manager thinks of the idea. If you guys are so full of yourselves, then you won't have any problem defending those World Tag Team Championships at, say, Judgment Day?


Carlito: Looks like we WILL see what the GM thinks, won't we? But the decision ain't gonna go your way, but you can still try, although you'll be wasting your time.


Brian Kendrick: You can bet your ass we will. Oh yeah, enjoy your "celebration", guys!


Paul London and Brian Kendrick walk off chuckling to themselves, and Santino Marella and Carltio clutch their World Tag Team Championships a little tighter.


MATCH 3

Shawn Michaels
vs Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch


ENDING: Lance Cade has Shawn Michaels locked in a camel clutch, and Shawn Michaels is writhing in agony. Shawn Michaels continues to persevere, and eventually finds a way out, reversing through Lance Cade's widened legs, and takes down Lance Cade with a back drop. Shawn Michaels gets Lance Cade back to his feet, and hits Lance Cade with consecutive right hands. Shawn Michaels irish whips Lance Cade against the ropes, and sends Lance Cade to the mat with a back body drop. Shawn Michaels follows up with a leg drop, and makes the cover,


1......

2......

......Trevor Murdoch breaks up the cover!


Shawn Michaels gets to his feet, and lays out Trevor Murdoch with sweet chin music, as the former World Tag Team Champion goes tumbling over the top rope. Shawn Michaels irish whips Lance Cade into the corner of the ring, and looks to follow up with a clothesline. However, Lance Cade boots HBK in the skull, and takes Shawn Michaels to the canvas with a bulldog. Lance Cade locks Shawn Michaels in a boston crab submission hold, but Shawn Michaels manages to make it to the bottom rope, as referee Mike Posey tells Lance Cade to let go. Lance Cade grabs Shawn Michaels by his long hair, and tosses The Showstopper over the top rope. Lance Cade exits the ring in a more conventional manner, and kicks Shawn Michaels in the gut. Lance Cade grabs Shawn Michaels by the legs, and catapults Shawn Michaels into the steel post! Shawn Michaels immediately falls to the concrete floor, and blood is spilling from HBK's forehead. Lance Cade tosses Shawn Michaels back in the ring, and immediately covers HBK,


1......

2......

......No! Shawn Michaels gets his foot on the rope!


Lance Cade cannot believe his eyes, and complains to referee Mike Posey furiously. Lance Cade gets Shawn Michaels to his feet, but HBK floors Lance Cade with a clothesline! Shawn Michaels climbs to the top turnbuckle, and pushes Trevor Murdoch off the ring apron, before connecting with the elbow drop! Shawn Michaels slowly gets to his feet, and begins to tune up the band. After a while, Lance Cade groggily rises, and BAM! Shawn Michaels nails Lance Cade with sweet chin music! Shawn Michaels hooks the leg of Lance Cade, making the cover,


1......

2......

......3! Shawn Michaels wins his Raw farewell match!


"Sexy Boy"


Shawn Michaels has his hand raised by the referee Mike Posey, and wipes blood away from his forehead. Shawn Michaels celebrates his victory, when......


"I Walk Alone"


Heat, as Batista quickly heads down the rampway, and slides into the ring, removing his shades, and smirking at Shawn Michaels. Batista and Shawn Michaels glare at eachother, when Shawn Michaels suddenly lays out The Animal with sweet chin music! Shawn Michaels grabs a microphone, and runs his hand through his hair.


Shawn Michaels: Dave, you have no idea how sick and tired I am of you dropping guilt bombs on me everywhere I go, and I wanna settle this, once and for all. I'm making a proposal to you, Dave. Shawn Michaels going one-on-one with Batista at Judgment Day......In a last man standing match!


Huge pop at HBK's proposal.


Shawn Michaels: And Dave, I want your answer by this Friday on SmackDown, when I officially sign up as a SmackDown Superstar, simply so I can make your life a living hell.


"Sexy Boy"


Shawn Michaels drops the microphone and leaves the ring to a thunderous ovation from the audience, as Batista slowly begins to recover from sweet chin music.


COMMERCIAL BREAK


Monday Night Raw returns, with Mike Adamle standing by.


Mike Adamle: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time, the reigning WWE Champion......The Game, Triple H!


Huge pop, as Triple H walks into the picture, holding the WWE Championship over his shoulder.


Mike Adamle: Triple H, tonight will determine whether you defend the WWE Championship at Judgment Day in a singles or triple-threat match. Triple H, what kind of match would you rather compete in?


Triple H: You see, Mike, when you're a WWE Superstar like me, you don't go into a match with the stakes as high as they are at Judgment Day, worrying over who you have to face, or how many you have to face. The only objective I'm trying to achieve right now is going into Judgment Day, kicking the ass of whoever I have to face, and walking out with the WWE Championship still in my hands. That's exactly why I'm standing before the WWE fans right now as the WWE Champion, because all I was going to do is win, and that's the only option for me. Randy Orton and Chris Jericho, they're not in my league, which is precisely why they don't have this WWE Championship around their waist.


Mike Adamle: Triple H, will you-


Chris Jericho walks into the scene, getting a pop slightly quieter than the ovation received by Triple H.


Chris Jericho: Triple H, did I just hear you say I'm not in your league? Because if I remember correctly, I was the first ever Undisputed Champion, and-


Triple H: That's because I was injured with a torn quadricep, Chris. If I wasn't injured, I would have the bragging rights, and I would have kicked your ass, although you probably wouldn't even be in contention, but-


Chris Jericho: Just face it, Hunter, I'm better than you. Nobody's got a problem with you expressing your feelings, man, you'll fit in with everybody else. But when I beat Umaga tonight, and become the new WWE Champion in two weeks time, Monday Night Raw will never......everrrrrrrrrr be the same again.


Triple H: We'll just have to see what happens at Judgment Day......If you make it there, that is.


Pop, as Triple H walks out of the picture.


A video package featuring William Regal joining the Mr. McMahon Kiss My Ass Club back in 2001 airs, getting a good reaction.


MATCH 4

Mickie James
vs Melina


ENDING: Mickie James gets Melina in a standing headlock, but Melina pushes Mickie James against the ropes. Mickie James comes running back, and Melina knocks out Mickie James with a roundhouse kick. Melina stomps at Mickie James' mid-section repeatedly, before referee Jack Doan pulls Melina away. Melina gets Mickie James to her feet, and takes the Womens' Champion down to the canvas with a clothesline. Melina follows up with an elbow drop, and makes the cover,


1......

2......

......Mickie James gets the shoulder up!


Melina gets Mickie James to her feet, and attempts a snap suplex, but Mickie James forces her way out of the predicament, slapping Melina, and following up with a Lou Thesz press. Mickie James pummels Melina with right hands while forcing the A-lister to the canvas, until referee Jack Doan restrains Mickie James. Mickie James grabs Melina by the legs, and catapults the former Womens' Champion face-first into the top turnbuckle in the corner of the ring, then following up with a bulldog. Mickie James eagerly anticipates Melina to get up, and when the A-Lister rises to her feet, Mickie James pulls the trigger on the Mick kick, but Melina dodges the attempt, and takes down Mickie James with a drop toe hold. Melina pummels Mickie James with clubbing blows all over the Womens' Champion's body, but is held back by referee Jack Doan. Melina berates Jack Doan, and turns round to Mickie James, who is getting to her feet. However, out of nowhere, Mickie James nails Melina with a Mick kick! Mickie James hooks the leg of Melina, as referee Jack Doan counts the cover,


1......

2......

......3! Mickie James wins!


"Obsession"


Mickie James has her hand raised by the referee Jack Doan, and celebrates with her Womens' Championship. Suddenly......


"Glamazon"


Beth Phoenix comes through the curtain, and stares a hole through Mickie James, holding a microphone.


Beth Phoenix: Mickie, Mickie, Mickie. Congratulations on your victory, but sadly that is where your winning streak comes to an end. I, The Glamazon, am officially invoking my rematch clause to challenge you, Mickie James, for the Womens' Championship that truly belongs to me, at Judgment Day. Mickie James, make the most of holding that Womens' Championship, because your days as Champion are numbered.


"Glamazon"


Beth Phoenix exits the arena, as Mickie James holds her Womens' Championship into the air.


COMMERCIAL BREAK


MATCH 5

Chris Jericho
vs Umaga


ENDING: Umaga grabs Chris Jericho by his throat, and slams Chris Jericho to the canvas with a double-arm chokeslam! Umaga drags Chris Jericho into the corner of the ring, and places Y2J's skull on the middle turnbuckle. Umaga backs into the corner of the ring, and shrieks, before going for the Samoan wrecking ball, but Chris Jericho moves out of the way! Umaga groggily approaches the centre of the ring, and Chris Jericho connects with a bulldog! Chris Jericho follows up with a lionsault, and looks to have finished off the match early,


1......

2......

......No! Umaga gets the shoulder up!


Chris Jericho rises, and stomps repeatedly at Umaga, before lifting the Samoan Bulldozer to his feet. Chris Jericho wrenches the arm of Umaga, and goes for a clothesline, but Umaga dodges the attempt, and lays out Chris Jericho with a Samoan drop! Umaga screams in Samoan, and topples Chris Jericho with a splash. Umaga gets Chris Jericho to his feet, and irish whips the Intercontinental Champion against the ropes. Chris Jericho comes running back, and Umaga connects with a sidewalk slam. Umaga covers Chris Jericho,


1......

2......

......This isn't over! Chris Jericho kicks out!


Umaga glances at the referee Mike Chioda in confusion, and shouts in Samoan. Umaga turns round, and Chris Jericho courageously locks Umaga in the walls of Jericho! Chris Jericho continues to apply the pressure, and it looks like Umaga is about to tap, when......


"Burn In My Light"


Tons of heat, as Randy Orton walks through the curtain, and rushes down the rampway, and punts Chris Jericho in the head! The bell rings repeatedly, and Randy Orton continues to assault Chris Jericho, assisted by Umaga, when suddenly......


"Time To Play The Game"


The crowd rise to their feet and go wild, as WWE Champion Triple H strides down the aisle, sledgehammer in hand. Triple H enters the ring, as Randy Orton and Umaga immediately leave.


"Promenade"


Heat, as William Regal appears on the stage, looking unimpressed.


William Regal: Gentlemen, stop this nonsense immediately! Tonight's show needs to progress, and I will not tolerate you denying Raw to continue! Randy Orton, your interference was unacceptable in this match, and bear in mind that Chris Jericho won the match as a result of your interference. As a result, Chris Jericho will indeed advance to the Main Event at Judgment Day!


Huge pop at William Regal's announcement.


William Regal: So, at Judgment Day, the main event will be Triple H defending the WWE Championship in a triple-threat match against Randy Orton and Chris Jericho! Now,


"My Time Is Now"


A mixture of cheers and boos as John Cena enters The Louisiana Superdome, and looks annoyed.


John Cena: Wait there, guys. Now, you know that you can't have a money-making, ratings-drawing match without The Champ John Cena!


Big pop, but faint boos can be heard.


John Cena: Willy, you've made a pretty good main event for Judgment Day, but there's still the final piece of the puzzle to be fitted. And that little piece is standing right here, and he is gunning for the WWE Championship!


Faint pop, and William Regal rolls his eyes.


William Regal: What you're trying to get across is that you want to be a part of the main event at Judgment Day?


John Cena: I didn't stutter, I didn't pause, that's exactly what I want.


William Regal: Alright then, let me re-phrase my announcement......At Judgment Day, Triple H will defend the WWE Championship against Randy Orton and Chris Jericho......With John Cena as the special guest referee!


Mixed reaction, and John Cena is livid. William Regal leaves the arena, as Raw heads into a commercial break.


COMMERCIAL BREAK


Monday Night Raw returns, with the camera set inside The Louisiana Superdome, and focusing on the HD Set.


"No Chance"


Big pop, as a joyful-looking Mr. McMahon struts down the rampway and into the ring, grabbing a microphone upon entering.


Mr.McMahon: What you are about to see is the solitary reason why you brought your tickets to Monday Night Raw tonight. You are about to see William Regal renew his membership to the Mr. McMahon Kiss My Ass Club!


Big pop, and Mr. McMahon lets out a beaming smile.


Mr. McMahon: William Regal has only himself to blame for this going ahead tonight, he actually believed that he possessed more power in this company than the Chairman. Regal, I respect that you're the General Manager of Raw, and you're the King Of The Ring, but you don't cross the boss! Regal, you better be prepared for this, so get yourself down to this ring right now, and pucker up!


"Promenade"


Tons of heat, as William Regal slowly and miserably trudges down the rampway, and enters the ring, glaring at Mr. McMahon.


Mr. McMahon: Mr. Regal, I hope you've been preparing for this all week, 'cause it's worth it. Now, William, pucker up, and-Oh, I almost forgot! I invited Shane and Stephanie here tonight! Come on down here, kids!


"Here Comes The Money"


Shane McMahon strides down the rampway, getting a pop from the audience. Shane McMahon waits outside the ring, awaiting the arrival of his sister.


"I'm All Grown Up"