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WWE 2004: The Road to WrestleMania 21

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WRESTLEMANIA XX Results
John Cena defeated The Big Show to win the US Title
2 Falls: 4 Way Tag: Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin defeated RVD and Booker T, The Dudleys and 2 Cool to win the 1st Fall(Raw Tag Titles)
RVD and Booker T defeated 2 Cool, Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin and The Dudleys to win the 2nd Fall (Smackdown Tag Titles)
Christian defeated Chris Jericho
Evolution defeated The Rock & Sock Connection
No Holds Barred Match: Loser Leaves WWE: JBL vs Farooq
Cruiserweight Open: Tajiri defeated The Ultimo Dragon, Rey Mysterio, Chavo Guerrero, Jamie Noble, The Hurricane, Nunzio, Kidman, Paul London and Akio to win the Cruiserweight Title.
Goldberg defeated Brock Lesnar
Victoria defeated Molly Holly to retain the womens title
Eddie Guerrero defeated Kurt Angle to retain the WWE Title
The Undertaker defeated Kane
Chris Benoit defeated HHH and Shawn Michaels to win the World Title
The WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Divas Sable and Miss Jackie as well as Superstars Farooq, Scott Steiner, Test, The Ultimo Dragon, Rodney Mack, Orlando Jordan, Billy Gunn, Hardcore Holly, Sakoda and Matt Morgan. We wish them the best in all future endeavors.

Current WWE Roster as of September 20 2004

RAW ROSTER
General Manager: Eric Bischoff
World Heavyweight Champion: Randy Orton
WWE Intercontinental Champion: Tajiri
World Tag Team Champions: William Regal and Eugene
Womens Champion: Trish Stratus

Batista | Charlie Haas | Chris Benoit | Christian | Chuck Palumbo | Danny Basham | Doug Basham | Edge | Eugene | Jamie Noble | Jeff Hardy | Kane | Khosrow Daivari | Kurt Angle | Mark Jindrak | Masato Tanaka | Muhammed Hassan | Nova | Randy Orton | Rhyno | Ric Flair | Rob Conway | Rosey | Scotty 2 Hotty | Shawn Michaels | Shelton Benjamin | Sylvan Grenier | Tajiri | William Regal

Divas/GM/Managers/Announcers
Candice Michelle | Eric Bischoff | Gail Kim | Jazz | Jerry Lawler | Jim Ross | Jonathan Coachman | Lillian Garcia | Maria | Molly Holly | Todd Grisham | Trish Stratus | Victoria


SMACKDOWN ROSTER
General Manager: Paul Heyman
WWE Champion: Eddie Guerrero
WWE United States Champion: Rene Dupree
WWE Tag Team Champions: Billy Kidman and Paul London
WWE Cruiserweight Champion: Shannon Moore

Akio | Big Show | Booker T | Billy Kidman | Bubba Ray Dudley | Carlito Caribbean Cool | Chavo Guerrero | Chris Jericho | D-Von Dudley | Eddie Guerrero | Funaki | The Hurricane | John Bradshaw Layfield | John Cena | Johnny the Bull Stamboli | Matt Hardy | Maven | Mike Awesome | Nunzio | Paul London | Rene Dupree | Rey Mysterio | Rob Van Dam | Shannon Moore | Spike Dudley | Steven Richards | Triple H | The Undertaker | Val Venis

Divas/GM/Managers/Announcers
Christy Hemme | Dawn Marie | Josh Mathews | Joy Giovanni | Lita | Michael Cole | Paul Heyman | Stacy Keibler | Tazz | Theodore Long | Torrie Wilson


OVW Development Talent
Chris Masters
Johnny Nitro
Joey Mercury
Melina Perez
Michelle McCool

2004 PPV Calendar

Backlash - April 18 - Edmonton, Alberta
Judgment Day - May 16 - Los Angeles, California
King of the Ring- June 13 - Columbus, Ohio
The Great American Bash - June 27 - Norfolk, Virginia
Vengeance - July 11 - Hartford, Connecticut
SummerSlam - August 15 - Toronto, ON
Unforgiven - September 12 - Portland, Oregon
No Mercy - October 3 - East Rutherford, New Jersey
Taboo Tuesday - October 19 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Survivor Series - November 14 - Cleveland, Ohio
Armageddon - December 12 - Duluth, Georgia

 
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Great, I can't wait until Taboo Tuesday and why? Because this is a fan interactive pay per view where the fans are in control and they get to decide the matches superstars compete in but also they get to decide just which superstars compete in the following matches case in point for the World Heavyweight Championship and the fans get to vote for which superstar will face Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship and I wonder just which superstars will be chosen for the fans to vote for in terms of polls
 
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WWE Raw | September 13 | 2004
Highlights are shown from Unforgiven which shows clips from the world heavyweight title match and Shawn Michaels vs Christian. The Raw video package plays as the announcers welcome us to the show. They plug a big 8 man tag match taking place tonight. Shawn Michaels, Chris Benoit, William Regal and Tajiri against Christian, Rhyno and La Resistance.

The World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton comes down to ringside. Jim Ross thinks Orton shouldn't even be champion as he tapped out last night to Kurt Angle. Orton was fortunate to retain the title thanks to Edge, Flair and Batista. Orton takes the mic and tells the fan to bow down to greatness. He told them all that it was his destiny to win, it's his destiny to be champion for a long time. There was no chance of him going down as the shortest reigning world heavyweight champion of all time. Last night he proved he was better than their olympic hero Kurt Angle. This is just the start and things have just started to pick up. Legend after legend has fell victim to the legend killer. He can beat them all. It's now celebration time. Suddenly Orton gets interrupted by Eugene. Eugene comes down to the ring Orton asks Eugene what is he doing out here, what's the meaning of all this? Eugene says he's a champion and so is Orton. They both won their matches last night so he also wants to celebrate. Eugene feels that he can also be a legend. He wants to be like Randy Orton. Orton has a smirk on his face and Orton asks him does he know who he's talking to. Eugene can never ever get to the level of greatness of Randy Orton. People like Eugene can never be world champion. Eugene tells Orton he always dreamed of being a world champion. He wants to be like Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock. Orton cuts him off and claims he's better than all of them. He asks Eugene what exactly does he want. Eugene points at Orton's world title and wants a shot at the world heavyweight title. He starts jumping and clapping.

Orton tells him he would give him a title shot but he's got the night off action tonight especially after the gruelling match he had at Unforgiven. Since both of them aren't 100% ready, he proposes a match for next week. Eugene suddenly uses a smart answer and asks Orton that a world champion doesn't back down from any challenge? Eugene starts to annoy Orton and wants a match against Orton tonight. Eric Bischoff comes down to the ring. Bischoff is not pleased at all. Bischoff thinks Eugene is stupid, he's making a big mistake. Eugene was fortunate enough to survive the cage match, he's not even 100%. For his own safety it's best if he doesn't compete tonight. He's giving Eugene and Orton the night off. Eugene pleads with Eric and Eric tells Eugene that no one would even want to see Eugene in a world title match. Eugene gets upset. The crowd boos Bischoff and Orton and Bischoff are about to walk off. Suddenly Vince McMahon shows up and power walks to the ring. Vince thinks Bischoff isn't listening to the fans and you simply can't turn down your audience. If the fans want this then we will get it tonight. He asks the fans if they approve of this decision. The crowd show their appreciation and Vince tells Eric it's on tonight. He states that there will be no outside interference, anyone that interferes will be fined and suspended. Bischoff asks Vince since when do these damn fans decide matches. I'm the GM, he decides. Vince gets in Eric's face and says he's the chairman. Bischoff backs off a bit. Vince reminds Eric that these fans decided the cage match for Unforgiven. This gives him idea. Next week he'll have a groundbreaking announcement on next week's Raw season premiere. It will concern Bischoff, the wrestlers and all the fans. Eugene then grabs the world title off Orton and begins to pose with it and Orton snatches it back off him. Bischoff and Orton wonder what the major announcement will be as Eugene leaves with Vince.


Backstage we have a new announcer and her name is Maria Kannelis. Maria talks about how much of a big WWE fan she is. She's really excited to be here. Right now her guest is the new women's champion Trish Stratus. Trish welcomes Maria to Raw. Trish tells Maria everyone wants to be like Trish Stratus but there's only one. She's a three time babe of the year and now a record breaking five time women's champion. She's the one who sets the bar for the women's division and last night she proved she's better than Gail Kim. If Gail wants her rematch, she can have one and the result will be the same because Gail won't be getting her hands on this title again. Trish walks off.

Match 1 | Shelton Benjamin vs Kane
Shelton Benjamin comes out to the ring and last night he defeated The Nature Boy Ric Flair. Kane's music hits as the big red machine made his way down to the ring. Last night Kane defeated Shelton's tag team partner Charlie Haas. Kane gets the better of Shelton at the start, Kane hits punches and chokes Shelton in the corner. He whips Shelton off the ropes, Shelton avoids a clothesline and Shelton fires away with right hands. Shelton delivers a dropkick and Kane powers out at 1. Shelton works over Kane's arm, Kane catches Shelton with a reverse elbow and delivers a throat thrust. Shelton gets flipped over the top but Benjamin caught the top rope and skinned the cat back in and fires away with right hands. Kane reversed a whip and tries a sidewalk slam but Shelton counters with a headscissors. Shelton hits a clothesline sending Kane to the floor. Shelton then delivers a springboard plancha knocking Kane down. He sends Kane back in and delivers a crossbody and gets a 2 count. Kane then reversed a whip and hit a big boot. Kane then took control pounding away on Shelton. He dumps Shelton to the floor.

Shelton gets back on the apron as Kane tried to bring him back in. Shelton with a shoulder thrust, Shelton on the apron delivers a springboard shoulderblock. Shelton with a flapjack and gets a two count. Shelton whips Kane into the corner and missed a stinger splash. Kane delivers a chokeslam and went for the cover and Shelton got his foot on the ropes. Kane chokes Shelton on the ropes. Kane then whips Shelton hard into the corner. Kane then applies a chinlock. Shelton gets back to his feet and breaks free but Kane delivers a throat thrust. Shelton then ducks a clothesline and hits a running forearm smash. Both men are down and Kane sits up. Both men back to their feet and Kane goes for a suplex and Shelton counters into a reverse ddt and gets a near fall. What a great match to kick off Raw. Shelton then leaps off the top rope and gets caught in mid air by Kane, Kane goes for a chokeslam, Shelton slips out and drops Kane with a t-bone suplex. Shelton with a cover and scores the three count. Shelton with a big upset as he celebrates his victory. That's two major wins over two former WWE champions in two days for Shelton Benjamin. He's on a roll.
Winner: Shelton Benjamin
Backstage William Regal prepares Eugene for the world heavyweight title match later tonight. Regal feels they were fortunate to survive the cage match last night, he calls Eugene a little rascal for leaving him alone against La Resistance. He thinks Eugene shouldn't have taken that dive off the cage. Eugene gets upset and Regal tells him to cheer up because they survived the cage match and retained their titles. Regal admires Eugene's guts and determination for challenging Randy Orton. Now Regal's not allowed to be there at ringside tonight but wishes Eugene good luck for tonight. He believes in Eugene, he knows he can do it. They embrace. Could we see one of the biggest upsets tonight in WWE history?

Match 2 | Nova vs Doug Basham
Doug Basham is already in the ring as he awaits his opponent Nova. Nova comes out to a good ovation. Nova was very impressive last night on his ppv debut. Nova didn't win the title but Nova put on a great showing and was not pinned. This was a quick match as Nova was in control at the start hitting Basham with high flying moves. Nova misses a charge and Doug Basham gets in a few right hands and delivers a suplex and gets two. Nova ducks a clothesline and hits a crossbody for a two count. Nova with an arm trap swinging neckbreaker and gets a two count. Nova up top and a missile dropkick and gets a 2 count. Nova then has Basham up in a backbreaker rack and drops him face first into a variation of a powerbomb. That's the Hellevator. Nova with a cover and a 3 count to win the match. Nova celeberates his win. The announcers hype up Randy Orton vs Eugene for later on tonight.
Winner: Nova
Backstage Eric Bischoff's on the phone to Edge and Edge says he will be back on Raw in three weeks when he will be officially cleared to wrestle. He made an statement last night and when he returns, he wants Bischoff to name him the #1 contender for the world title. Eric tells Edge a lot of guys have come up to him and want to be the #1 contender so he tells Edge he will come up with a decision next week. Vince McMahon appears and Bischoff turns around and tells Edge to tune into Raw next week. Vince tells Bischoff that his announcement next week will be something that's never been done before in the WWE. It's going to be something unique, a unique concept. As for tonight he would love to see Eugene win the title tonight but he's got some important business to take care of. He's got to leave now but he will be back next week to make that major announcement.

Meanwhile Evolution are backstage in the locker room discussing Randy Orton's match against Eugene later on tonight. Ric Flair thinks Shelton Benjamin and Chris Benoit got lucky last night. However at the end of the night, the world heavyweight title is still with Evolution and it will remain around Orton's waist by the end of the night. Orton claims he's going to easily defeat Eugene. Batista said he can't wait to take his frustration out on Kurt Angle. Flair says he's now going to teach Charlie Haas a wrestling lesson. Flair leaves as his match is next.


Match 3 | Charlie Haas vs Ric Flair
Charlie Haas comes out first. A chance for Haas to get revenge from Flair after what went down last night. Ric Flair then makes his way down to the ring. Shelton defeated Flair last night, will Haas be able to defeat Flair? The bell rings, lock up and Haas takes Flair down with a fireman's carry. Lock up again and Flair with a thumb to the eyes, and sends Haas to the corner. Flair lands a few chops. Flair punches away and Haas fires back and delivers a clothesline and gets a two count. Haas works over Flair's arm, Flair back to the eyes again and delivers a back suplex and gets two. Flair stomping away on Haas. Haas reversed a whip and Flair does the Flair flop out of the corner as Flair goes to the floor. Haas suplexes Flair back in the ring. Haas takes control and works over Flair's arm. Haas then delivers a back body drop. Haas then hits a crossbody off the top and Flair rolls through and got a near fall. Flair knocks Haas down with a right hand. He goes up top but Haas gets up top and takes Flair down with a big arm drag. Haas builds momentum and hits a series of clotheslines and a dropkick. He tries going for the Haas of Pain but Flair pokes him in the eyes and clips the leg of Haas. He works over the leg of Haas. Flair places Charlie's leg on the ropes and jumps on it. Flair attempts the figure four but Haas with an inside cradle and a 2 count. Flair back up stomps away on Haas and goes back to the leg and applies the figure four. Haas tries fighting his way to the ropes but Flair pulls him back into the middle of the ring and forces Haas to submit. Flair celebrates his win and starts to strut in the ring.
Winner: Ric Flair
Backstage Eugene approaches Shawn Michaels and talks about how much of a big fan he is of Shawn Michaels. He tells Shawn he's really nervous tonight. Shawn tells Eugene to be fearless, Eugene has a big heart and tonight there will be no Evolution at ringside. This is Eugene's big chance to make a big statement, to get his name in the record books. He wants Eugene to imagine this, at the end of the night the new world heavyweight champion Eugene. Eugene gets excited and he believes he can do it.

Backstage Todd Grisham interviews Kurt Angle. Last night Kurt made Orton tap out but Edge and Evolution got involved. Tonight Kurt gets his opportunity to get back at Evolution as he faces Batista. He gets Kurt's thoughts on last night? Kurt Angle thinks Orton was lucky to escape with his title last night, it took four men to beat Kurt Angle. The fact is everyone knows he made Orton tap out. He would have been champion had it not been for Edge and Evolution. He will personally deal with all of them but tonight he's going to take his frustrations out on Batista. He's going to break his ankle. He's going to beat the hell out of Evolution's animal Batista.


Match 4 | Kurt Angle vs Batista
Batista comes out first followed by Kurt Angle. The match begins as both men trade blows. Batista knocks Angle down with a shoulder block. Batista off the ropes, Angle with a droptoe hold. Angle looking for the ankle lock early but Batista rolls out of the ring. Back in, they lock up and Batista with a knee to the gut and delivers a clothesline and gets a two count. He sends Angle to the corner. Batista drove his shoulder into the midsection of Angle, Angle reversed a whip and delivers a big arm drag. He works over Batista's arm but Batista with a hard shot to the back. Batista with some big right hands. Whip to the ropes, Angle ducks a clothesline and Angle with big right hands and delivers a big right hand sending Batista to the floor. Angle follows as they trade blows. Batista drives Angle into the ring post. Batista then takes control wearing Angle down. Batista applies a chinlock. Angle gets back to his feet and breaks free and delivers a german suplex. Angle drove his shoulder into the midsection of Batista before hitting a big suplex and gets a two count. The action goes back and forth with Batista now in control as Angle missed a corner charge. Batista dominating Angle. Batista with a backbreaker and a near fall.

Batista heads up top, Angle leaps up top and delivers a superplex off the top rope. Both men are down and get back up and trade blows. Angle ducks a right hand and delivers a german suplex. Angle delivers the angle slam and Batista kicks out at 2 1/2. The straps come off, Angle goes for an ankle lock but Batista kicks him off. Batista with a hard clothesline. Batista delivers a spinebuster and gets a near fall. Batista tries a Batista Bomb but Angle counters into the ankle lock submission. Will Batista tap. Ric Flair runs down and breaks the hold as the ref calls for the bell. Two on one beat down and Chalie Haas and Shelton Benjamin ran down and came to the aid of Angle. Team Angle clear the ring as Evolution back up the ramp and stare down Team Angle.
Winner by disqualification: Kurt Angle
Backstage Maria interviews Christian, Rhyno, Trish and La Resistance. Christian thinks they all deserved to win last night but their opponents all got lucky. Well luck won't be on their side tonight because tonight this team will avenge their defeat. Christian claims he had Shawn beat. Last night Shawn proved nothing at all. Christian claims that he is better than Shawn Michaels and right now he's going to teach that has been kid a lesson he will never forget.

Match 5 | 8 Man Tag Team Match | Shawn Michaels, Chris Benoit, William Regal and Tajiri against Christian, Rhyno and La Resistance
Tajiri starts off with Rhyno as Rhyno lands hard shots on Tajiri. He whips him off the ropes and Tajiri with a baseball slide followed by a hurracarana. Tag made to Benoit. Benoit chops away on Rhyno and puts the boots to Rhyno in the corner. Whip to the corner and Benoit ran into an elbow. Rhyno clubs away on Benoit and tags in Christian. Christian works over Benoit's arm, Benoit reverses and Christian gets to the ropes. The ref calls for a clean break and Christian gets a cheap shot and starts stomping away on Benoit. Benoit fights back with chops and delivers a clothesline and gets a 2 count. Tag made to Michaels and Michaels lands some punches on Christian and delivers an atomic drop followed by a clothesline and gets a 2 count. La Resistance get a cheapshot on Michaels and Christian then takes control. Conway tags in and whips Shawn to the corner and Michaels dodges the charge and Conway goes into the ring post. Michaels tags Regal. Regal delivers european uppercuts and takes Conway down with a butterfly suplex and gets a near fall.

The action goes back and forth and Tajiri in the ring takes a beating from Christian. Tajiri gets isolated in the corner as Trish Stratus distracts the referee. Sylvan tags in and whips Tajiri to the ropes and Tajiri counters with a handspring elbow. Tajiri made the hot tag to Michaels and Sylvan tags in Conway. Michaels hammers away on Conway, Christian gets in and Michaels knocks him down. A melee ensued with all eight wrestlers. Benoit lands a diving headbutt on Rhyno. Tajiri comes off the ropes and delivers a plancha taking out Sylvan and Rhyno. Trish got on the apron to distract Michaels, Christian from behind with a roll up and gets a near fall. Christian hits a clothesline. He holds Michaels as Conway goes for a clothesline but Michaels ducks it as Conway nails Christian. Conway turns around and Michaels blasts him with a superkick. Michaels with a cover and gets the 3 count. The crowd goes nuts as Michaels and his team celebrated their victory.
Winners: Shawn Michaels, Chris Benoit, William Regal and Tajiri
A vignette is aired for Muhammad Hassan and Khosrow Daivari. Hassan speaks about last night and that's already got people talking about him. Now over the next couple of weeks, everyone will get to hear his side of his story. Hassan talks about his background, he grew up in America. In school he always came out on top, he was a brilliant student. Ever since 9/11 his people don't even get treated right and these atrocities need to end. 9/11 changed everything for him and his people. Hassan says Americans look at them differently now. Hassan thinks all this animosity towards them needs to stop. Hassan says he's talented and he has what it takes to be a champion but that's if all the American fans give him a chance. Judge me for who I am and not of my descent. He wants the people to give him an opportunity to represent them and the WWE. Don't confuse him with the things that are going on around here. Don't confuse him with acts of terrorism here in America and around the world. Don't single us out and humiliate us. Daivari then translates the message into an Arabic language for the Arabian viewers. Hassan then states that they demand the same rights that all of you Americans have why because we deserve these rights.

Main Event | World Heavyweight Title Championship Match | Randy Orton (c) vs Eugene
Eugene comes out to a big ovation. Could this be Eugene's big night. The world heavyweight champion Randy Orton then comes down and Orton seems very confident but he shouldn't be underestimating Eugene. Eugene is very much capable of pulling off a major upset tonight. The match begins as the two circled up and locked up in the middle of the ring. Orton gets a headlock before Eugene whipped him into the ropes, Orton with a leapfrog and a dropkick. Orton taunts Eugene. Lock up again, Eugene whips Orton off the ropes and Eugene with a hiptoss and another one. Eugene works the arm and Orton rakes his eyes. Orton hammers away on Eugene. Eugene reversed a whip and delivers a monkey flip followed by a clothesline sending Orton to the floor. Eugene taunts Orton. Orton gets on the apron as Eugene tries to suplex him back in but Orton with a shoulder to the gut. Orton back in with a european uppercut. Orton with a suplex and gets a 2 count. Orton sends Eugene to the corner and ran into a boot, Eugene hits a clothesline. Eugene went up top and delivers a double axe handle. Eugene got an airplane spin on Orton and then an atomic drop. Eugene crawled through Orton's legs and gets a backslide and Orton kicks out at 2. Orton then reversed a whip and delivers a swinging neckbreaker for two. Orton stomps away at Eugene. Orton then takes control wearing down Eugene. Orton applies a chinlock. The crowd gets behind Eugene as he gets back to his feet and breaks free. Eugene of the ropes and Orton with a knee lift. Orton with an inverted back breaker and gets a near fall. Orton sends Eugene to the floor and then sends him into the ring post. Eugene is busted wide open.

Orton continues to punish Eugene inside the ring. Jim Ross thinks the ref should just stop the match because poor Eugene may not be able to continue. Orton rammed Eugene’s head into the buckle but Eugene hulked up. Eugene delivers some punches and floored Orton with a right hand. Eugene building momentum, can he do it. Eugene went for the Rock Bottom but Orton fought out of it. Orton off the ropes and Eugene drops him with a spinebuster. Eugene delivers a people's elbow and gets a near fall. Almost, so close. Eugene then hit a big boot and hits a legdrop and gets 2 1/2. We almost saw an upset. The crowd are on their feet. Eugene whips Orton to the ropes and both men knock each other down with a clothesline. The ref begins to count. Both men back up trade blows. Orton ducks a right hand and drops Eugene with an inverted backbreaker. Orton then places Eugene on the ropes and hits a hangmans ddt. Orton not going for a cover, this could be a major mistake. Lawler notes that Orton wants to punish Eugene. Orton stalks Eugene as Orton's setting up for the RKO. Orton goes for it but Eugene drops Orton down. Orton getting back up, Eugene kicks Orton to the gut and delivers a Stone Cold Stunner. The crowd goes nuts. Eugene's gonna do it. 1, 2, Orton got his foot on the ropes. Eugene does the crotch chop to Orton, it looks like Eugene's going to hit the pedigree. Eugene goes for a pedigree but Orton counters with a backbody drop. As Eugene gets up Orton drops him with an RKO. Orton with a cover and gets the 3 count. Randy Orton retains the title but Eugene has nothing to be ashamed of. He was so close to winning the title. Randy Orton holds the title up and taunts Eugene as Orton leaves and celebrates up the ramp. Eugene is upset but the crowd gives him a standing ovation. Eugene bruised and battered.
Winner: Randy Orton
Following the match Eric Bischoff comes down to the ring and berates Eugene and calls him an embarrassment. Eugene can barely stand here. Bischoff laying into Eugene. Eugene gets upset and gets slapped by Bischoff knocking Eugene back down. The crowd boos Bischoff. Raw goes off the air with Eugene left in a bloody heap.



Maria Kannelis and Candice Michelle have been called up to the main roster from OVW. Maria made her Raw debut this week as a backstage announcer. We last saw Candice at WWE Vengeance and she is set to make her Raw debut soon. The WWE have also signed two new divas who will be appearing on television soon. They are Christy Hemme who will join the Raw brand and Joy Giovanni who will join the Smackdown brand.
 
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RAW Review

Love that Orton is bragging about his win at Unforgiven but at the same time Orton won under controversial circumstances because not only did Evolution get involved in making sure that Angle did not walk out as champion but Edge got involved too costing Angle the title so if it wasn't for them Orton wouldn't be the World Heavyweight Champion right now so Orton has a lot more to prove as far as being a legitimate champion goes but what I did not expect was Eugene coming up stepping up to the plate and challenging Orton for his title, now that I admit when I saw this I was laughing my ass off and why? Because Eugene actually thinks he stands a chance against Orton, that is what makes me laugh, Orton vs Eugene should be a cakewalk for Orton

I wonder what the Boss' announcement is, if anything with Vince, I wouldn't be surprised if his announcement has to do with Taboo Tuesday

Trish Stratus is obviously full of herself becoming the new WWE Women's Champion but in any event I wonder just who will step up to the plate and challenge her for the title

Shelton Benjamin this time beating Kane, I would definitely say Shelton is on a roll not only beating the greatest wrestler perhaps of all time in Ric Flair but then beating Kane a former WWE Champion on top of it, I would definitely say Shelton Benjamin is in league for a push here on RAW and if I am right about that then Shelton Benjamin could make a case for becoming either WWE Intercontinental Champion or even World Heavyweight Champion in the future

Regal with that pep talk trying to psyche Eugene up for this match that he has against Orton, I wonder if we actually could see an upset

Nova seems to be stepping up the ranks by beating Doug Basham and even though he came up short in the IC Title Triple Threat last night at Unforgiven he can actually become IC Champ at some point but for right now I would rather see him be built up as a star even more and it seems like you know what you're doing with him

Edge definitely did make a statement last night at Unforgiven and I wonder if and when he does return just what Edge will do once he comes back because if he and Angle end up continuing their feud then most likely their feud will end in one of 2 ways either a Last Man Standing Match or a Hell in a Cell match

Evolution backstage segment I loved that too because Orton sure as hell seems confident and Batista vs Angle, definitely can't wait for that because it should be a good one and Flair vs Haas, I wonder if Flair is still steaming because he lost to Benjamin Haas' partner the night before

Flair beating Haas, I definitely was not expecting that but at the same time I get why you did it because I am sure you don't want the Naitchaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Boyyyyyyyyyyyyy going down a downward spiral but at the same time it is bound to happen sooner or later but at the same time if Haas had beaten Flair then it would have done wonders for him but at the same time Evolution needed to get off to a winning start tonight, so I wonder what's next for Flair?

Kurt Angle was so right, it did take 4 men just to beat him and if anything he is definitely deserving of a rematch because if anything if you saw Unforgiven then you would know exactly why and Angle saying he will get to every one of the 4 men that cost him the title but Angle still has a long road ahead to do that but with Batista who knows

Batista loses another match first losing to Benoit the night before at Unforgiven and then losing to Angle by DQ, it seems Batista is off his game or at the very least he is not as good as he thinks he is but maybe the only way for that to happen is if Batista leaves Evolution all together but at the same time a DQ loss doesn't really hurt Batista whereas a clean loss would have but at the same time I wonder if this Team Angle/Evolution feud will continue and if it does then I can see it culminating at Taboo Tuesday somehow

Christian, Rhyno, Trish and La Resistance backstage, they sure as hell look confident having to face the team of Shawn Michaels, Chris Benoit, Regal and Tajiri

The face team ends up winning, this just goes to show us that Shawn Michaels is better than Christian and that he proved it last night at Unforgiven and then proves it here yet again on RAW, maybe Christian is not as good as he thinks he is because if he were then maybe he would have beaten Shawn here on RAW and would have beaten him at Unforgiven but he didn't and why? Because Christian just can't get the job done, he's full of excuses, but I wonder what's next for Shawn Michaels, Benoit, or even Christian for that matter after this?

Muhammad Hassan and Daivari promo yet again, I really want to see these 2 show up and finally make their debut because it has been a long time that they have been built up so maybe if they finally show up then maybe just maybe Hassan's push can actually begin

Not a cakewalk like I imagined it would be, with Orton coming close to losing the World Heavyweight Championship to Eugene of all people, wow Eugene almost did it, he almost beat Orton but at the same time he didn't get the job done, Orton is still the World Heavyweight Champion and maybe he might just prove me wrong that he can actually be a legitimate World Heavyweight Champion beating opponents on his own without any interference but at the same time Orton/Eugene showed that these 2 have chemistry in the ring somewhat

But after the match Eugene's uncle, Eric Bischoff comes down to the ring and berates Eugene slapping him calling him an embarrassment, after Eugene can barely even stand, that just goes to show us that Bischoff & Eugene's feud will soon be coming to a head and if it does, then I can see Eugene vs. Eric Bischoff at Taboo Tuesday
 
#258 ·
I'd really, really love to get behind the inclusion of Muhammad Hassan coming to this thread but, I can't because you've already made it clear that you release/injure your guys whenever it actually happened in real life so any push Hassan may receive, I'm going to struggle to enjoy reading because I know in a few months, he'll be gone. That is, unless you've changed your policy on that.
 
#259 ·
I want to push Hassan, he was a great heel. I like to go with realism in my thread but I'm probably going to change my policy on this. A lot of bookers even use stars even if they weren't in the WWE around that specific time period. The same goes for stars getting released/injured when it actually happened in real life. RVD didn't wrestle in 2005 as he was out of action for a year but now I'm probably going to book RVD in 2005. I've got to now re-arrange some of my cards from Survivor Series till WM21. My match write ups will now be in short recap form as it's difficult/time consuming to do long write ups. Smackdown will be up in a few days.
 
#260 · (Edited)
WWE Smackdown | September 16 | 2004
The announcers welcome us to the show. They hype up the matches for tonight as The WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero squares off against The United States Champion Rene Dupree in a non title match. Carlito Caribbean Cool will be making his debut tonight as he takes on Mr Thursday Night, Rob Van Dam. Plus Rey Mysterio appears on Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel.

Carlito arrives
John Cena's music hits as he comes out to a great ovation. Cena comes out to promote the fifth anniversary of Smackdown next week. Cena talks about his debut on Smackdown two years ago and since then he's been here on Smackdown. This is his home. Cena talks about last week when he came this close to winning back the US Title but if Rene Dupree had any balls he would put that belt on the line again. John Cena gets interrupted by CARLITO CARIBBEAN COOL who makes his debut. Carlito coming down with an apple with his hand. We know Carlito is going to debut tonight but what brings him out here interrupting John Cena. Cena doesn't look impressed at all. Carlito takes a mic and introduces himself as Carlito Caribbean Cool. He talks about his background. His father is a legend in Peurto Rico. Carlito is here to make everything cool. You know what cool is? You're looking at him, nothing beats me. All the chicks love him. Carlito finds it disgraceful that Cena's known as the coolest guy on Smackdown. Carlito doesn't think Cena's cool, he thinks Cena's a punk. An Eminem wannabe. What Cena represents, the way how he dresses, that isn't cool. Carlito thinks Cena sucks. The crowd boos Carlito.

Cena tells Carlito he's heard a lot about him. He's even seen some of the videos promoting Carlito where he's been talking trash about him and many other superstars. He thinks Carlito's a jackass. Cena made fun of Carlito's hair. Carlito tells Cena not to insult him, that's not cool at all. No one makes fun of him and he spits in the face of people who don't want to be cool. Carlito's about to take a bite out of his apple but Cena interrupts him and proposes a match for tonight. Carlito's first night here on Smackdown and the only thing that would be cool around here is if he kicked Carlito's ass tonight. You want some, come get some. Cena takes his shirt off and he's ready to go. Carlito thinks the idea of him wrestling Cena tonight isn't cool. Carlito already has a match tonight against the un-cool RVD. Cena says just like that, Carlito's all talk but he got no balls. Carlito gets in Cena's face and Cena does his you can't see me taunt. Carlito goes for a right hand, Cena ducks it and lifts Carlito up for the FU but Carlito slips out and drops Cena with a double knee backbreaker. Carlito gets his apple out, takes a bite and spits right in the face of Cena. Carlito humiliating Cena as the crowd boos Carlito heavily. What a way to make a statement on your first night here on Smackdown. Carlito then smiles and leaves the ring.



Match 1 | Cruiserweight Tournament Finals | Maven vs Jimmy Yang
The winner of this match will face the cruiserweight champion Shannon Moore at No Mercy. This was a good back and forth match. The end came when Maven went up top for a crossbody and Yang dropkicks him in mid-air. Yang went up top and delivers a moonsault and got the 3 count to win the match. Teddy Long then celebrates with his protege Jimmy Yang. Jimmy Yang will now go on to No Mercy to face Shannon Moore for the cruiserweight title.
Winner: Jimmy Yang
Backstage Stacey Keibler is walking in the hallway and Carlito starts hitting on her. Stacey isn't impressed at all and decides to walk off. Carlito stops her and tells her that's not cool at all and this is what he does to women who aren't cool. He takes a bite out of his apple and spits the apple right in Stacey's face. Carlito laughs as he walks off. Stacey looks on in disgust and yells Jerk.

Match 2 | The Undertaker vs Steven Richards
This was a squash as Undertaker made quick work of Richards. Undertaker delivers a chokeslam. He does the cut throat motion. JBL gets on the apron and Undertaker knocks Bradshaw down with a right hand. Undertaker then delivers the tombstone on Richards to win the match. Undertaker celebrates and taunts JBL. JBL scurries up the ramp as he looks on in horror. Undertaker can now get to chose the stipulation for their match at No Mercy. Undertaker has a mic handed to him and Undertaker's decided that him and JBL will face each other in a Casket Match. At No Mercy, JBL will rest in peace. JBL is shocked and Undertaker does his cut throat motion.
Winner: The Undertaker
Smackdown's #1 announcer Funaki interviews the tag team champions Billy Kidman and Paul London along with their manager Dawn Marie. Funaki's first question is to Dawn Marie and he asks her when is Val Venis back? Dawn states that Val suffered an injury at the hands of The Big Show and Val won't be back for a couple of months. When Val comes back he will be back at his best. Funaki's next question is for Kidman. He asks Kidman if he will stop using the shooting star press because he put Chavo Guerrero out of action. Kidman can't believe that people are holding him responsible for injuring Chavo. It was just an accident. Funaki suggests that Paul London who also performs the SSP should only use that move as he has never injured a superstar with that maneuver. Kidman is furious, London calms him down. London thinks Funaki does have a point. They've had a bad reputation ever since Kidman put Chavo out of action with the Shooting Star press. He thinks The BK Bomb should be Kidman's finisher from now on. Funaki agrees. Kidman says he's known for winning matches with that move and he just can't stop using that move. Kidman claims that he performs that move even better than London. London says yeah right. Kidman thinks Funaki is trying to stir up trouble so he challenges him to a match later on tonight. Dawn Marie tells Funaki if he stills wants his job he better get ready because his match with Kidman is happening tonight.

Big Show vs Booker T announced for No Mercy
Paul Heyman is in the ring and wants to patch things up with The Big Show. He calls Big Show out and Big Show comes out to a great reaction. Heyman tells Big Show to forget about the past, he can make Big Show great again. With Heyman as GM, they will dominate Smackdown. He can lead Big Show to a WWE Championship again. Heyman extends his hand. Big Show has a smirk on his face and squeezes Heyman's hand as Heyman screams in pain. Big Show tells Heyman he won't ever trust him again. He knows what exactly Heyman's trying to do. He wants to escape the wrath of The Big Show. He wants Big Show to protect him and do all the dirty work for him. Big Show calls Heyman a snake and snakes like Heyman he crushes with his big hands. Big Show gets his hands on Paul Heyman and Booker T runs in and attacks Big Show from behind. This must have been a set up. Booker rocks Big Show with rights and lefts but Big Show fights back with a headbutt. Big Show goes for a chokeslam but Heyman with a right hand and it has no effect on Big Show. Big Show turns his attention on Heyman. Heyman is terrified and pleads for No Mercy and Booker with a chop block on The Big Show. Booker then delivers an axe kick and leaves the ring with Heyman. Big Show gets up and he is fuming staring down Heyman and Booker T. Heyman takes the mic and tells Big Show he made the biggest mistake of his career and he will pay for it. Heyman announced a match between Big Show and Booker for No Mercy and it will be a no holds barred match.

Backstage Josh Matthews interviews Rene Dupree. Dupree brags about his win last week. He successfully retained the title in a 4 way match. Josh Matthews believes RVD deserved to win as he had the match won only for Dupree to pull RVD out of the ring and Dupree pinned Booker T to win the match. Dupree tells Josh to shut up and tells Josh that even his dog Fifi could beat Josh in a match. Dupree explains that Fifi wasn't well for the past few weeks but now Fifi is back. Tonight Dupree vows to get his biggest win of his career by defeating the WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero. RVD appears and cuts Dupree off. RVD says Dupree was fortunate to escape with the US Title last week but the next time he's in the ring with RVD, he'll take that belt from Dupree. Dupree reminds RVD that he beat him two weeks ago and he could easily beat him again. RVD challenges Dupree to a match at No Mercy and Dupree accepts the challenge.

Match 3 | Funaki vs Billy Kidman
It was announced that The Dudleys will face Kidman and London for the tag team titles at No Mercy and it will be contested in a tables match. This was a quick match. Kidman hits the BK Bomb but decided to break up the count. Kidman goes up top and delivers the shooting star press and injures Funaki. Funaki is out cold. Kidman scores the 3 count. Following the match Kidman goes up top again but Paul London runs down and tells Kidman that's enough. They begin to argue and Kidman shoves London down to the mat and begins to walk away.
Winner: Billy Kidman
Backstage the tag team champions are arguing as Kidman tells London not to get involved in his business. Dawn Marie calms both men down and Kidman walks away as London asks Dawn what's his problem. What's gotten into him.

Match 4 | Non Title | Rene Dupree vs Eddie Guerrero
HHH came out to do commentary for this match. This was the best match of Dupree's career. Eddie controlled the early parts of the match until Dupree hotshots Eddie on the ropes. Dupree then took control hitting his trademark moves. Eddie then fights back and hits the three amigos. Eddie went up top for the frog splash but Dupree rolls out of the ring. Eddie brings him back in and Dupree hits a low blow and the referee didn't see it. Dupree with a cover and gets a 2 count. Eddie then slips out of the Dupree Driver and got a roll up and gets a 2 count. The end came Eddie was hammering Dupree in the corner, Dupree with a cheapshot as Eddie went right into the ref sending the ref down to the mat. HHH gets out of his seat as Eddie checks on the ref. HHH gets the WWE Title and throws it in the ring to Dupree but Eddie catches the belt. He throws it in Dupree's hands and Eddie tells the referee and the ref notices that Dupree has the belt in his hands. Classic Eddie. Dupree points to the ref that he didn't do it, Eddie did it. Eddie laughs at HHH and Eddie rolls Dupree up from behind and gets a 3 count. Eddie wins as he mocks Dupree by taunting him with the french tickler. HHH gets inside the ring and jumps Eddie from behind. He sends Eddie shoulder first into the ring post. HHH sends Eddie to the floor and sends him into the steel steps. HHH then busts Eddie wide open by ramming him into the ring post. HHH then sends Eddie back in the ring and plants Guerrero with a pedigree. HHH holds Guerrero by the face and tells Eddie that his days as champion are over. Game over Guerrero. The crowd boos HHH heavily as the game stands tall over Eddie Guerrero.
Winner: Eddie Guerrero
A commercial airs for next week's Smackdown fifth anniversary show. Mick Foley will be here next week on Smackdown.

Backstage Josh Matthews interviews Lita and Matt Hardy and ask what is next for Matt Hardy. Matt and Lita speak about how last week was the official closure of their rivalry with Val Venis. It's just that not only did they want Vengeance but a big angry giant also wanted to get his hands on Venis and Venis paid the ultimate price. Hardy says he hasn't wrestled for a few weeks because of a knee injury but next week he will be back in action and he will be back next week on Smackdown's fifth anniversary.


Match 5 | Carlito Caribbean Cool vs RVD
Carlito made his debut in a very competitive match that went over 15 minutes. Carlito and RVD have a back and forth match with RVD controlling the early exchanges until Carlito avoids a slingshot legdrop. Carlito then took control wearing down Van Dam. The end came with Van Dam missed a five star frog splash and Carlito capatalised by hitting a double knee back breaker and pinned Van Dam for the 3 count. A very impressive win for Carlito. As Carlito was celebrating his victory, John Cena ran down and Carlito bails out of the ring. Carlito backs up the ramp. Carlito celebrates by mocking Cena's taunt and Cena is furious. What an impressive debut for Carlito on his first night on Smackdown.
Winner: Carlito Caribbean Cool
Backstage Paul Heyman is in his office with Dawn Marie. Heyman talks about Smackdown's fifth anniversary taking place next week. Next month will be the one year anniversary of him being the General Manager of Smackdown. Heyman announced that John Cena will face Carlito at No Mercy. Heyman receives a phone call from Vince McMahon. Vince says he will appear on Smackdown next week to address Heyman's future on Smackdown. Heyman was very concerned. Will Heyman last a year as The General Manager?

Rey Mysterio appears on The Highlight Reel
Chris Jericho comes down to the ring for the Highlight Reel. Jericho starts to run down the fans. He says every single one of you fans is a jackass. He then shows a clip on the Jeritron 5000 illustrating what happens when u mess with Chris Jericho. Two weeks ago Mysterio eliminated Jericho from the battle royal. Jericho then smacked Rey with a chair and ended Rey's hopes of becoming the #1 contender for the WWE Title. Jericho said Mysterio took away his opportunity at the WWE Title and that's why he took away Rey's opportunity at the WWE Title. At No Mercy he will go one on one with Rey Mysterio and this will be the first time ever they will face each other in the WWE. Jericho calls out Rey Mysterio and Mysterio comes down to a great ovation. Jericho brings up his history with Mysterio going back to their days in WCW. Jericho shows footage of him defeating Mysterio on two occasions for the cruiserweight title. Six years ago he was kicking Rey's ass and six years on the ayatollah of rock n rollah has accomplished a lot. What has Mysterio accomplished besides being cruiserweight champion? Jericho starts to brag about what he's achieved in the business and he's going to go on to become the biggest icon in this industry. Jericho begins to mock Rey and calls him little man and junior. Mysterio responds back and calls Jericho a crybaby. Now Jericho is indeed a world class wrestler, but he's got a big mouth. Mysterio says he loves what he does and that's performing for all of these great fans.

Mysterio talks about being an underdog his whole life. He's been in the ring against many top superstars. He's even defeated a lot of top stars and this year he's been on a major roll. He came that close to winning the battle royal two weeks ago but Jericho being a sore loser cost him his dream of headlining a ppv against his best friend Eddie. Mysterio believes that some day he will get an opportunity at the WWE Title and when he gets that chance he will become the WWE Champion. Mysterio then speaks in his language and Jericho tells him to speak in English and calls him an ass clown. Mysterio points out that a lot of these fans respected Jericho but Jericho's change in attitude meant that the fans stopped chanting Y2J. At No Mercy, Rey vows to defeat Chris Jericho. The fans start chanting 619, 619!!! Jericho tells the fans to shut the hell up. Mysterio starts chanting 619 as the fans start repeating it. Jericho with a cheapshot on Rey. Mysterio fights back and Jericho with a takedown. Jericho teases going for the walls of Jericho but slingshots Rey on the turnbuckle. Jericho then sends Rey through the Jeri-Tron screen. Rey is hurt bad as the crowd boos Jericho. Jericho with a big smirk on his face. What a disgusting act from Jericho as he stands tall over Mysterio as Smackdown comes to a close.





WWE No Mercy 2004
October 3, 2004
East Rutherford, New Jersey

Final Card


WWE Championship Title Match
Eddie Guerrero (c) vs Triple H

Chris Jericho vs Rey Mysterio


No Holds Barred Match
The Big Show vs Booker T

Casket Match
The Undertaker vs JBL

United States Championship Title Match
Rene Dupree (c) vs Rob Van Dam

John Cena vs Carlito Caribbean Cool


WWE Tag Team Championship Tables Match
Billy Kidman and Paul London (c) vs The Dudleys

Cruiserweight Title Match
Shannon Moore (c) vs Jimmy Yang

BREAKING NEWS
WWE.com has learned that WWE officials have rehired former Superstar Jeff Hardy. Hardy last wrestled for the WWE on March 24, 2003. He was released in May 2003. Hardy has now been given a second chance after overcoming his personal demons. Hardy is now refocused, rehabilitated and is set to return to Raw this coming Monday.

The WWE have also signed former ECW World heavyweight champion Masato Tanaka. Tanaka will be joining the Raw brand soon.

Now that I'm not going with the realistic option, I'm going to bring in some stars returning to the WWE and some stars will be making their WWE debut.
 
#261 ·
Carlito is cool. I like his debut here, hope you plan on pushing him from the get go. Never understood why he never broke through to the next level. Maybe not WWE Champion but at least upper mid-card solid heel to the champion guy. A John Cena feud was solid in Real Life.

Was Maven a cruiserweight? That’s my only question here. Glad Jimmy Yang got the win. He was always solid. Just Maven always struck me as heavyweight. Then again Matt Hardy was Cruiserweight Champion…so…

It’s the Carlito Show.

JBL/Undertaker stuff has been solid. It makes perfect sense since you’re not doing the JBL title reign he needed something big to latch on to. A Taker feud makes 100% sense.

Kidman/London works for me. Glad its not a throw away tag like in Real Life and that you’re giving it depth with Dawn marrie. The Kidman/Shooting star angle in real life made him look like a wimp. However you having him use it cocky wise makes more sense for his heel run.

Looks like we are going to a Kidman/London Split. Looks good for Kidman, I love his character here.

HHH/Eddie feud is money. I was worried about HHH moving to smackdown but it really breaths life into his character. I don’t know if Eddie’s title reign continues past No mercy though. Would be fun to book the Eddie chases HHH to WM match haha.

Carlito gets his win. Makes total sense. A PPV match between John Cena vs. Carlito is what needs to happen here. Although RVD loosing clean to Carlito hurts him going into the match with Dupree although I don’t see Dupree dropping it anytime soon.

Jericho vs. Rey main events Smackdown. Interesting choice. Figured you’d have Eddie and HHH take this spot. But I’m glad youre shinning a light on another feud here.

Over all the PPV looks solid.
 
#262 ·
WWE Raw | September 20 | 2004
The Raw video package plays as the announcers welcome us to the show and it is the season premiere of Raw.

Taboo Tuesday
Vince McMahon's music hits as he makes his way down to the ring. Vince will be making a major announcement tonight which will concern the GM, the wrestlers and all the fans. It looks like Vince isn't going to waste any time and we're about to find out. Vince first calls out Eric Bischoff to the ring. Bischoff made his way down to the ring. Vince begins to speak about how fans decided the tag team match at Unforgiven. It was a great idea that fan decided what type of match that would be. This gave him an idea. Next month there will be a brand new Raw ppv and it will be the first ever interactive ppv. He suggests that fans voting via internet to decide title matches, the type of matches, stipulations. It won't take place on a normal Sunday night but a Tuesday Night, October 19. The event is called Taboo Tuesday. Vince wants to know what Eric thinks of this? Bischoff thinks it's a great idea on paper but in reality it's a complete mess because these fans can't make decisions. He should make the decisions. The crowd boos Eric.

Eric tells Vince to cancel this idea because he's got a better one. How about a Raw Roulette ppv, or how about the lethal lottery. The crowd boos Bischoff. Vince says come on Eric what's your next idea, the return of World War 3, that gigantic mess of a 60 man battle royal. WCW's answer to the Royal Rumble? Vince starts laughing. Vince feels that Eric is feeling left out of Taboo Tuesday because the fans have this in their hands. We won't have a GM at Taboo Tuesday because all of Eric's power that night will be in placed in the fans hands. Vince talks about the world heavyweight title match. Vince has decided that fans will get to vote for Randy Orton's opponent at Taboo Tuesday. Over the next few weeks, there will be three triple threat matches. The winners of each match will go into Taboo Tuesday and fans decide which one of the three will face Randy Orton for the world heavyweight title at Taboo Tuesday. Vince leaves it up to Eric to decide which triple threat matches will take place. As for Bischoff, the way how he's been treating Eugene, Vince has decided that Bischoff will be competing in action at the event.

Vince calls out Eugene, Eugene is back as he comes down to the ring. Vince has decided that Eric will be an active wrestler that night at Taboo Tuesday. Vince reminds Eric of the time when Bischoff challenged him to a match at Slamboree 98. Vince has decided that at Taboo Tuesday, it's going to be Bischoff teaming with La Resistance to take on Regal, Eugene and your's truly, Vince McMahon. Bischoff was shocked. The tag team titles will be on the line and Vince gives examples of the stipulations. Vince said he's the team captain and so is Bischoff, so the losing captain could get his head shaved bald. Or the losing captain could wear a dress. Or the loser of the match becomes Eugene's servant for a month. As for the losing tag team they won't receive a tag title shot for the rest of the year. Eric tries to get out of the match and tries to apologise to Eugene. Eric tells him they shouldn't fight, they are family. He was angry last week because Eugene didn't win the title. Eric says he cares about Eugene and tells him not to listen to these fans. Eugene shoves Bischoff out of the way and hugs Vince. Vince tells Eric it looks like Eugene's made the decision and the match is on. Eric is stunned and Eugene immulated Vince's power walk as they were leaving the ring.



Match 1 | Intercontinental Championship Title Match | Tajiri (c) vs Rhyno
This was a quick back and forth match with lots of near falls. Rhyno goes for a gore but Tajiri dodges it as Rhyno went shoulder first into the ring post. Tajiri measures Rhyno up and delivers the buzzsaw kick and pins Rhyno for the 3 count to retain the Intercontinental title.
Winner: Tajiri
A new vignette is aired for Muhammad Hassan and Khosrow Daivari. Hassan is in the park as he speaks about his past love life. He had an American girlfriend but three years ago she broke his heart. Why because of 9/11. Even his American friends abandoned him, no one wanted to speak to him. What did he do wrong? Why is he being punished for all this. This has all changed his life, it's made him realise that this country is full of hypocrites. It made him realise that there is so much anomosity towards him and his people. He doesn't even get equal rights here and it is despicable. Now when he arrives here in the WWE with his manager Khosrow Daivari, they demand respect. Hassan wants the fans of the WWE to show respect. Daivari then translates the message in his language. Hassan says next week he will reveal more details about his story.



Match 2 | The World's Greatest Tag Team vs La Resistance
Footage was shown of La Resistance defeating Haas and Benjamin for the tag team titles in May. This was a good back and forth match, WGTT were in control at the start. Conway got a cheapshot on Haas as La Resistance took control isolating Haas in the corner. Shelton finally got a hot tag and cleans house. All four men in the ring brawl, Haas backdrops Conway to the floor. Shelton and Haas hit the superkick/german suplex combination and pin Sylvan to win the match.
Winners: Haas and Benjamin
Backstage Bischoff isn't pleased that La Resistance just lost. Coach can't believe that the fans will have the power at Taboo Tuesday. He really can't imagine seeing Bischoff wearing a dress, being Eugene's servant or Bischoff having his head shaved bald. It would be a disaster if Bischoff's team lost. Bischoff was not pleased at all about the match but Bischoff vows to silence his critics and humiliate Vince, Regal and Eugene. Bischoff then says he's going to go out to the ring now and announce the #1 contender matches to get on the voting ballot for Taboo Tuesday.

Eric Bischoff announces three #1 contender matches for the Taboo Tuesday voting for the world heavyweight title.
Eric Bischoff made his way back down to the ring and says Taboo Tuesday is officially on for next month. The concept is great but he doesn't agree with the idea of giving the fans the power to make matches and stipulations. It's wrong and Eric thinks he deserves the power. The crowd boos Eric. Well Taboo Tuesday isn't tonight so he's still got the power to decide the triple threat #1 contender matches. Everyone will have to earn their way on the ballot. The first triple threat to go on the voting ballot will take place tonight. It will be Chris Benoit vs Batista vs Kane. Just when Bischoff's about to announce next week's match, Randy Orton's music hits and Orton comes down to the ring. Bischoff didn't even get to announce the rest of the matches. Orton is irate. Orton thinks it's wrong, these fans have no idea. They shouldn't be allowed to make such an important decision. All these people are jealous of him, jealous of his success. They pay money to see the youngest world heavyweight champion, the legend killer. They shouldn't be allowed to decide the fate of his matches. He doesn't control their jobs so they should control his. Now he knows that Eric Bischoff's hands are tied and these stupid people will get what they want. Orton continues to run down the fans, they want Orton to fail but everytime he throws it back in their faces and wins. He's never lost at a singles match at a ppv this year. He doesn't care who his opponent is at Taboo Tuesday. He will walk in at Taboo Tuesday as champion and will walk out of Taboo Tuesday still as the world heavyweight champion.


Jeff Hardy's music hits as the crowd goes nuts. Jeff Hardy comes into the ring and what an ovation for Jeff Hardy. Jim Ross can't believe it, we haven't seen Hardy since last year. Orton asks Jeff what the hell is he doing here. Jeff says he's back and he's in the best shape of his life. Bischoff welcomes Hardy back and announced that next week Jeff Hardy will face Shawn Michaels and Christian in a triple threat match. Then the following week, Kurt Angle, Ric Flair and Edge will compete in a triple threat match. Bischoff tells Hardy he's given him a second chance to resurrect his career and he better not screw it up this time. Hardy says he's overcome his demons and he's going to do what he does best and that's to steal the show. Orton thinks Hardy is undeserving of a title shot, he's not even in Orton's league. Hardy attacks Orton, Hardy delivers a dropkick. Hardy goes up top and tries the swanton but Orton rolls out of the ring. Bischoff makes a non title match between Orton and Jeff Hardy for tonight. Hardy's music hits as Orton complains to Bischoff that he deserves the night off but it looks like the match will take place tonight. What a way to make an impact for the returning Jeff Hardy.


Backstage Maria interviews Kurt Angle. Maria gets Kurt's thoughts on Taboo Tuesday. Kurt likes the idea of the concept of Taboo Tuesday. Kurt wants the fans to vote for their olympic hero. Next week he's going to get his hands on Edge and Flair and he's going to break make either one of them tap.

Match 3 | Christian vs William Regal
Christian takes the mic and tells his peeps that his popularity is rising. The peep-a-lation is getting bigger and they have to do the right thing and vote for Captain Charisma. Now when he wins the triple threat match next week, he wants the Christian Coalition to do the right thing and vote for Captain Charisma. This was a very good back and forth match ten minute match with lots of near falls. The end came when Christian counters the Regal cutter and drops Regal with the unprettier to win the match. Christian then celebrates his victory and poses on the turnbuckle.
Winner: Christian
Following the match Shawn Michaels comes down to the ring and the crowd goes nuts. A mic is handed to HBK. Shawn thinks the Taboo Tuesday concept is a great idea. He likes fan participation. Next week, it's HBK, Jeff Hardy and THE CLB, triple threat winner gets on the voting ballot for Taboo Tuesday. Michaels thinks it's a damn shame there's no ladder involved since they have all had their moments in ladder matches and created history. Michaels points out that he was the one who set the bar. The crowd loves this. Shawn then gets serious and tells Christian that HBK is going to go out there and do what he always does best and that's to show the entire world why he's the headliner, the icon, the show stopper and the main event. Next week he's going to win and go on to Taboo Tuesday. He will leave no doubt in anybody elses mind that HBK is the man to vote for. Michaels music hits as he taunts Christian and Michaels tells him he will see him next week.


A vignette airs for Masato Tanaka who is coming to Raw next week. The video features Tanaka in action in Japan and ECW.

Masato Tanaka is coming to RAW NEXT WEEK!!!


Backstage Maria is standing by with Gail Kim and Tajiri. Maria congratulates Tajiri on his victory earlier tonight. Gail then talks about Masato Tanaka, he's a good friend of Tajiri. They've known each other for many years and even competed in ECW. Tanaka is a former ECW world heavyweight champion, he is a big star in Japan and next week he will arrive here in the WWE. Tajiri is very excited about this. Gail then issues a challenge to Trish Stratus for a rematch for the women's title next week.


Match 4 | Non Title Match | Randy Orton vs Jeff Hardy
A very competitive match as Orton and Hardy have a back and forth match. Hardy hitting Orton with high impact moves until Orton counters the twist of fate with an inverted headlock backbreaker. Orton then takes control wearing down Hardy. Orton misses a corner charge as he ran into a boot, Hardy hits a crossody off the top and gets 2. Sunset flip gets 2. Hardy builds momentum as he hits a corkscrew moonsault off the top and gets a near fall. Orton reversed a whip as he sends Hardy to the corner, Hardy with a leapfrog and goes for a springboard crossbody and Orton ducks it. Orton stalks Hardy for the RKO but Hardy shoves Orton down. Hardy hits the twist of fate. Hardy went up top as he signals for the swanton bomb but Flair shoves Hardy off. The ref calls for the bell. Flair and Orton double team Hardy until Kurt Angle ran down for the save and came to the aid of Hardy. Angle and Hardy clear the ring as Flair and Orton back up the ramp. Angle welcomes Hardy back and what an impressive showing from Jeff Hardy in his return.
Winner by disqualification Jeff Hardy
Backstage Maria interviews Trish Stratus. Trish accepts Gail Kim's challenge. Trish believes she will beat Gail Kim and go on to become the most dominant women's champion of all time.

Main Event | Triple Threat Match | Chris Benoit vs Kane vs Batista
This was a brawl from start to finish with Kane and Batista going after Benoit. Kane and Batista then brawl, Benoit then comes up from behind and tosses them both over the top rope. Benoit comes off the ropes and lands a suicide dive on Batista and Kane. The action goes back and forth with Kane showing his dominance. Batista then gets momentum as he uses power moves on Benoit and Kane. Benoit avoids a corner charge from Kane. Benoit went for the sharpshooter but Batista breaks it up. The action goes back and forth as Benoit misses a diving headbutt as Batista rolls out of the way. Batista got back up and Kane delivers a chokeslam on Batista and Benoit breaks it up. The end came when Batista went for a Batista Bomb on Benoit but Benoit backdrops him to the floor. Kane stalks Benoit for a chokeslam but Benoit slips out and counters into a crossface. Batista tries getting back in to break it but Kane taps out. Benoit wins as the crowd goes nuts. Benoit is the first man to go on the Taboo Tuesday world title match ballot. Benoit survived a war against two monsters tonight. Who will join Benoit on the voting ballot? Tune in to find out next week. Benoit celebrates as Raw goes off the air.
Winner: Chris Benoit

Next week Masato Tanaka makes his debut

The main event for next week is the second match of the triple threat series for the Taboo Tuesday voting ballot. Shawn Michaels vs Jeff Hardy vs Christian. Who will join Chris Benoit in the voting ballot for Taboo Tuesday? Find out next week.
 
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Really like the announcement from McMahon to start the show. Like how you gave everyone a sample from Unforgiven so it makes sense. The concept of a pay-per-view on a Tuesday is actually is a complete mess as Bischoff says but you have a lot of options. Like Bischoff not liking the power being taken from him and feeling the fans don’t deserve that choice. He feels he knows what is best for them. Lol at Vince taking some cheap shots at Bischoff and WCW. I loved World War 3 haha. Like the idea about voting for who faces the champion. That’s how it was from the inaugural event, but I like how you made it different and that there will be qualifying matches to get into it, makes it seem even more important and gives the fans a real chance. I was expecting Eugene vs Bischoff which would be the same as irl but WOW!! Love that six man tag!! Vince and Bischoff in a match together is something people have wanted to see for years. Like the different stipulations for the captains as well as the tag teams. Funny thing is Bischoff and McMahon have both lost shaved head matches so this is interesting. I am assuming that stip will win.

I get doing matches in summary but these might be too short. Regardless I understand because my shows are recapped as well, but for the bigger matches hopefully it will have more detail. Good job building Tajiri up as he retains the title with a nice counter and then kick. I always loved Tajiri in the ring keep pushing him.

Tag team match was good but I think La Resistance losing right after being booked in a big match for taboo Tuesday. I get WGTT is a big team but I don’t agree with it.


Big announcements by Bischoff! Love the 3 triple threat matches to determine this I think it will be on the ballot Benoit, Hardy, and Angle. With Hardy coming back and Bischoff putting him down Im thinking you will push him but maybe it is too soon to pull the trigger on hardy vs Orton. Like you build it up there. If hardy is on the ballot he is going to win because HBK is in his match. Which ever of those two make the ballot will prolly win the vote. Wow I guess I was wrong Hardy vs Orton wont be held off it is happening tonight!! Big night for Jeff this should be good

Good win for Christian. Now that I see his character I could see you going a similar route with him as Edge did from that Taboo Tuesday. Where he wasn’t voted he blamed the fans and say he deserved it. This is the point where Christian was at his best right before he left so I hope you push him. That Triple Threat next week is the most intriguing of the 3 imo. Good back and forth between CLB and HBK.

Wonder if Tanaka and Tajiri will feud I could see Tanaka coming in as a heel. Would be better than a lame generic Japanese tag team combo lol.

Hardy vs Orton was good. Little more description still not too much but I enjoyed the twist of fate counter into the backbreaker. Hardy about to pick up the big win after the twist of fate!! But Flair ruins it. Angle comes up for the save which is kind of random I guess not saving hardy but just going after evolution. I think Angle is better served as a heel but good booking here by not having a clean winner for a potential big match down the road.

Triple Threat Match was really good. Considering it was two big men and Benoit it was good action. Exciting ending but I don’t like Kane tapping out! That makes him look like a bitch but oh well. Kind of anti-climatic ending there. Benoit wins and that’s all. I would have almost rather the hardy vs Orton match main event but I understand since the triple threat was a number one contender match.

Overall good show other than the real short matches. Taboo Tuesday is shaping up nicely. Really digging that 6 man tag with bischoff and mcmahon! Also interesting to see what all these guys who don’t make the ballot for the title match do. You have a really deep roster and a lot of guys to work with. Hopefully you give the fans some actual options for Taboo Tuesday unlike wwe. Best of luck keep it up.
 
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