Re: C3K Presents: WWE 2009 - The Fear That's In Your Eyes
Monday Night Raw
Revolution
San Diego, California - July 06
The broadcast begins with a recap of last week, beginning with the twenty man battle royal which Rey Mysterio won. And ends with highlights of Randy Orton versus William Regal which ends with the WWE Champion having his hand raised.
Michael Cole – Welcome ladies and gentleman to Monday Night Raw! My name is Michael Cole, alongside me, my partner The Hardcore Legend, Mick Foley! Mick.
Mick Foley – It feels amazing to be here tonight, Michael, Raw Revolution!
Michael Cole – Indeed, tonight ladies and gentleman you will witness pay-per-view quality matches, including Shawn Michaels versus The Miz and Rey Mysterio versus Randy Orton in a WWE Championship match
Mick Foley - Rey Mysterio thought tooth and nail to get his chance tonight, in his home town, right here, in San Diego, California.
Michael Cole - I have no doubt that Rey Mysterio will relish the pressure of competing in front of his home town fans, but perhaps just as big if not bigger – is the return of Bret The Hitman Hart.
Mick Foley - After all these years, Bret Hart, in a WWE ring? I can’t wait.
***BOOYAKA 619*** plays and is greeted by a massive pop which nearly takes the roof off the arena. The Master of the 619, the number one contender for the WWE Championship, Rey Mysterio walks onto the stage, smiling with his purple mask on. He walks to either side of the stage before making his way down to the ring. He climbs into the ring and is handed a microphone by a stage hand and he stands in the centre of the ring.
Rey Mysterio – Y’know, I just want to say – it feels GREAT to be back in SAN DIEGO!
Cheap pop there.
Rey Mysterio – It means a lot to me, to have an opportunity at my first WWE Championship, in my home town. But the last month or two, haven’t been all that great to me.
Rey looks down the ground.
Rey Mysterio: At Judgment Day... I lost the Intercontinental Championship. At Fully Loaded... I failed to retain it. But as much as I loved the Intercontinental Championship, t’night is about the WWE Championship.
Strong pop.
Rey Mysterio – Last week was the start of a whole new chapter in the career of Rey Mysterio. I’m puttin’ the last couple of months behind me, an’ lookin’ forward.
Mysterio nods at the pop.
Rey Mysterio – Y’see, last week... I fought with all my heart to win that battle royal. An’ I know that I’ll need all my heart t’night to beat Randy Orton-
Massive heat which interrupts Rey.
Rey Mysterio – I’ll need all my heart but, I’ll also need all of you. An’ I know you won’t let me down, you’ve all been behind me my entire career, and t’night – I dedicate my WWE Championship win to each and every single one of you.
Huge pop.
Rey Mysterio – I knew if I won last week, I’d get the shot in San Diego, in front of all of you, but also, I’d get my shot in front of my family, my wife and my kids.
Rey smiles as he points at ringside and we see his family who smile at their father/husband.
Rey Mysterio – With all of you behind me – I have no doubt by the end of the night, I will be the WWE Champion.
***VOICES*** blares over the PA system which results in boos almost instantly, as the WWE Champion, Randy Orton walks onto the stage. Wearing a Legacy tee and the WWE Title over his shoulder, he walks down the ramp, not taking his eyes of his opponent later tonight. Orton picks up a microphone from the steel steps and makes his way into the ring.
Randy Orton – Rey, you seem awfully confident that you will be WWE Champion by the end of the night.
Randy studies Rey’s face as he says “yeah, that’s right”.
Randy Orton – But the problem is Rey, these people... they can’t help you. They can chant and they can cheer, but when you step in the ring with me... they won’t matter.
Orton looks sideways out to the crowd as they boo.
Randy Orton – If were you... I wouldn’t be so confident. Over the past few months, I’ve destroyed and put Triple H, Ric Flair and The Undertaker out of action.
Huge heat at that.
Randy Orton – What makes you THINK I won’t do the same to you? What makes you think that you’ll be the one that ends my WWE Championship reign?
It’s a rhetorical question as Orton continues to speak.
Randy Orton – Once you’re in the ring, the fans won’t be able to help you, you’ll be locked in a ring with the most dangerous Superstar in the WWE. They won’t be able to help you, and your family won’t be able to help you. And as you and everyone else knows... I have no issue with bringing family’s into matters.
Rey’s staring up at Orton as he glances at his family.
Rey Mysterio – William Regal already brought my family into an issue which was strictly between he and I. An’ if you think I’ll let you do the same... that’ not gonna’ happen. I’ll give my life before anyone like you hurt them.
Orton looks down at Rey.
Rey Mysterio – You need to stop lookin’ past me at my family, because your WWE Championship is on the line later, and I plan on takin’ it from you.
Mysterio and Orton stare at each other for a moment.
Randy Orton – You may think that my championship is in danger, but you are just a name on a list. Another name that tried and FAILED to defeat me for this.
Orton glances at the title on his shoulder.
Randy Orton – And once I do defeat you... your kids and wife... will have to sit and watch as I PUNT you in the SKULL!
Massive heat from the crowd.
Suddenly, Mysterio shoves Randy directly in the chest, forcing him back into the ropes! The crowd respond with a pop at the bravery shown by Rey. Orton bounces back off the ropes, going for a clothesline but Rey ducks it, Randy stops in his tracks and turns around into a drop kick to the knee! Orton drops down to his knee, but Mysterio bounces off the ropes and connects with another drop kick, this time to the face of the WWE Champion! The crowd are on their feet as Rey measures the champion, Orton staggers to his feet and turns around, Rey sprints forward and connects with a Tilt-A-Whirl Headscissors, propelling Orton onto the second rope! Mysterio looks around the arena, dials it up and bounces off the ropes before going for the 619 but Orton ducks and slides out of the ring!
The crowd respond with a massive amount of heat while Orton reaches into the ring and grabs his championship, he backs up the ramp, clutching it to his chest. The Master of the 619 meanwhile stands in the centre of the ring, making the universal title motion across his stomach! Rey then climbs onto the turnbuckle, looks at Orton before raising his hands in the air to a solid pop.
- Commercial Break –
Raw returns from the break and we are backstage where MVP is standing in front of the camera, with Mr. Kennedy staring at the side of his head, chewing his gum.
Mr. Kennedy – So, uh, you wanna’, oh I dunno’... explain why you screwed me over las’ week?
MVP turns to Kennedy.
MVP – Screwed you over? How in the world, did I screw you over? Seriously, answer me that, man.
Mr. Kennedy – We had a plan, get rid of everyone else and it would come down to us to. What happened? You conveniently forget and flipped me over the top rope!
Kennedy continues to chew his gum.
MVP – I saw an opportunity. An’ I nearly went on to win the damn thing.
Mr. Kennedy – But ya’ didn’t did ya’? No. But if you had followed the plan, it would’ve been you or me facin’ Orton for the title, not Mysterio.
MVP rolls his eyes.
MVP – Y’know, I’d be willin’ to bet that you’d have done the same thing if you were in my position.
Mr. Kennedy – No way. I’m a team player, unlike some people around here. But if you wanna’ make it right, then you get your mind straight, and actually listen to Ric Flair, and be a team player in our match later.
Kennedy continues to stare at MVP.
MVP – Can you stop that?
Mr. Kennedy – What?
MVP – Chewing your damn gum like that. But y’know what, for Ric Flair – we’ll win our match an’ face Monarchy at Vengeance.
Kennedy nods.
Mr. Kennedy – Good. But I’m still not happy about what you did las’ week.
MVP shrugs and walks by Kennedy.
MVP - Deal with it.
Kennedy turns and watches MVP leave.
Mr. Kennedy - Deal with it?!
Kennedy follows MVP out, where we can only assume they’ll still be arguing.
Inside the arena, ***GET DOWN ON YOUR KNEES*** plays and is greeted by boos as Jack Swagger walks onto the stage. The All American wears his usual singlet and walks down the ramp, grinning, he stops at the bottom and does a couple of push-ups. Swagger climbs into the ring and stands across from his opponent, Jimmy Wang.
Michael Cole – If you missed last week, you missed Jack Swagger stopping CM Punk from becoming WWE Champion, by cutting him off before he managed to cash in his briefcase.
Mick Foley – When Punk’s music hit, I truly thought we would get a new WWE Champion by the end of the night, but it wasn’t to be. Instead, the show went off the air with the screams of CM Punk echoing throughout the arena.
Michael Cole – It was a despicable thing by Swagger, first he stops Punk from winning the WWE Championship and then tries to break his ankle with The Patriot Lock.
Jack Swagger vs. Jimmy Wang
This match doesn’t last long, Swagger dominates Wang throughout, bullying him around the ring and running through his arsenal. Wang sells like a champ though, making the crowd take notice of the severe bumps he’s taking. Eventually, the bout comes to an end with Swagger locking Jimmy in The Patriot Lock and he taps out almost instantly!
Jack Swagger def. Jimmy Wang (2.45)
The referee rings for the bell, but Swagger doesn’t seem to be letting go off Wang’s ankle! The crowd react with a massive amount of boos as the referee continues to pry Swagger off of Wang but he’s got too good of a grip.
Michael Cole – Someone stop him! He’s going to break the ankle!
A gasp rings around the arena, as Swagger sets himself, and then wrenches the ankle one more time – and lets go, but it’s evident that the ankle is broken! Wang clutches his ankle, almost crying with the pain as Swagger stands in the centre of the ring, above him, the referee checks on Wang and calls to the back, calling for medical help. The crowd shit on Swagger so much but he just soaks in the boos and grins.
***THISFIREBURNS*** A massive pop comes as CM Punk rushes out onto the stage. He stands on the top of the ramp, staring at Swagger wide-eyed. Swagger stares back, and we hear Punk shouting “is that what you were gonna’ do to me, huh?” and then Punk makes a beeline for the ring! He slides in and takes Swagger down to the ground!
Michael Cole – Punk and Swagger! There going at it right here, right now!
Mick Foley - Punk has waited a week to get his hands on Swagger and this is the moment right here!
Punk pounds on Swagger’s head with multiple shots to the head, but Swagger manages to wriggle out from underneath The Straight-Edge Superstar, and rolls out of the ring! But Punk isn’t done, instead of letting the confines of the ring hold him, he rolls out after Swagger, but Jack is one step ahead, turns around and kicks the ankle that he targeted last week! It doesn’t stop Punk for long though, he sells it for a moment while Swagger jumps the barricade and runs to the backstage area through the fans! Punk follows him after a couple of seconds and he disappears backstage.
Michael Cole – It’s been a fiery start to Raw so far, but we have to take a commercial break, we’ll keep you updated on the status of Punk and Swagger when we return.
- Commercial Break -
Raw returns and it’s all kicking off as we’re backstage, CM Punk is racing through the backstage area, obviously searching for Swagger. He bursts into the male locker room where JTG, Shad, Carlito, Primo and TJ Perkins are standing.
CM Punk – DID SWAGGER COME IN HERE?!
Carlito – Uh, no.
Punk sighs heavily and walks away, slamming the door behind him and walking down the corridor with a purpose.
Sweeping view the Aloha Stadium, basking in sunlight.
We now cut to a beach setting where JTG and Shad are walking down the beach, both dressed in brightly coloured shorts.
Shad: Yo J’ – check out the honey’s around here.
JTG: Man I love Hawaii – j’yeah!
Shad stops in his tracks.
Shad: Hold up, man. Weren’t we supposed to be somewhere?
J’ puts his fingers to his chin, thinking it over, before SmackDown Divas Tiffany and Kelly Kelly walk by in bikini’s. Cryme Tyme’s mouth actually drop at the sight.
JTG: Uh, I... I... don’t think so man.
Shad: Nah man, I definitely think we forgot somethin’.
JTG: Oh man, check this guy out.
Shad: Hold up – isn’t that? Aw man. That’s what we forgot.
The camera turns around to see none other than Vince McMahon, strutting up the beach towards the duo. He looks extremely angry, which clashes with the comical element of Vince wearing a full suit on a hot beach.
Vince begins shouting at Cryme Tyme as he walks up the beach.
Vince McMahon: YOU TWO DAMN CRIMINALS. I’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR YOU TWO EVERYWHERE!
Vince continues walking, eventually reaching them, the duo hang their heads in shame.
Vince McMahon: Who the hell do you think you are?!
Shad: Mister-
Vince McMahon: SHADUP! Now go, the Aloha Stadium, move it or YOUR FIRRRREEDDDDD!
Cryme Tyme turn on their heels and run up the beach, they start going in slow motion, like the people on Baywatch would. Vince shakes his head and then turns to face the camera. The two Divas appear on the side of the smiling Vince.
Vince McMahon: SummerSlam – the best ending you can think of.
The camera moves up, away from Vince and we are eventually in the sky, where we see The Aloha Stadium again.
Narrator: WWE SummerSlam – a four hour extravaganza. The Summer comes to an end with SummerSlam!
Michael Cole – That’s right folks, Summerslam is on the horizon and will be held at the beautiful Aloha Stadium in Hawaii!
Mick Foley – And will be FOUR, count ‘em, FOUR hours long!
Michael Cole – History will be made this Summer!
The bell rings and Justin Roberts steps forward.
Justin Roberts – The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and is for the UNDISPUTED WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP!
***LITTLE BY LITTLE*** plays and the fans respond with a little bit of heat. Katie Lea walks onto the stage in her usual bleak attire, a black flower in her hair and a look that could kill. She walks down the ramp, jogs up the steel steps and sets foot inside the ring.
Michael Cole – This match came about because of Maryse cheating to win the first match between these two at Fully Loaded.
Mick Foley: Katie had the home field advantage in that match, and she still couldn’t get the job done, I’ll admit Maryse had cheated to win, but Katie will find it just as tough tonight.
***POURQOUI?*** blares out and the current Undisputed Women’s Champion walks onto the stage. Maryse, wearing a black and gold attire, has the belt wrapped around her shoulder and walks down the ramp like she owns it. She climbs up onto the apron and enters the ring, but then stops and flips her hair down and then up, before winking at the camera.
Michael Cole – This is a very unique match, for the sole reason that both of these two aren’t exactly well liked by the fans.
Mick Foley – I wouldn’t say that’s the sole reason. We have two Divas who are polar opposites in the ring, one loves herself - clearly, while the other is more content to focus on her in-ring work rather than show off.
Justin Roberts steps forward once the referee has the championship.
Justin Roberts – Introducing first, the challenger, from London, England, The Dark Diva – KATIIIEEEE – LEEEEAA!
Katie simply stares at Maryse from across the ring.
Justin Roberts – And her opponent, she is the current Undisputed Women’s Champion – MARYYYSSEEEE!
In typical Maryse fashion, she turns to the hard camera, and winks at it before turning back to her opponent.
Undisputed Women’s Championship
Maryse defends against Katie Lea
The bell rings and Katie Lea sprints forward, looking to get her hands on the champion, but she ducks in between the ropes, telling the referee to get her back. Katie takes notice off the referee, and backs off, allowing Maryse time and the two Divas begin circling the ring. They rush at each other, Katie bends down and wraps her arms around the waist of her opponent, forcing her back into the corner. Again, Maryse ducks in between the ropes, and the referee has to pull Katie away. Maryse takes advantage of this distraction, smashing Katie in the face with a fore arm smash. She staggers away, Maryse kicks her in the stomach and grabs her by the back of the hair, slamming her face into the ground! Maryse looks pleased with herself, and she taunts Katie by going to flip her hair again, only for Katie to grab her as she’s in the middle of it and roll her up into a small package – one, two, Maryse manages to get out just in time. She seems flustered by that, the two Divas get up at the same time with Katie taking Maryse down to the ground by the waist and climbing on top of her. Katie, instead of doing the usual Diva thing and pulling her hair, she grabs the back off Maryse’s head with her left hand and rains down with right fist after right fist. The referee has to pull Katie off the champion, who rolls out of the ring to grab her bearings.
Maryse leans on the apron, and turns around, in time to see Katie running at her, and she goes for a baseball slide, but Maryse side steps and pulls the apron, and Katie ends up between the ring and the apron! She’s trapped as Maryse clubs the back of her opponent, over and over while the referee is counting. Katie drops to the ground, and rolls out from underneath the apron, but Maryse continues her assault by stomping on the challenger. She pulls Katie up to her feet and pushes her into the ring, before following and hooking the leg – one... two... Katie kicks out! The Dark Diva sits up with the momentum off the kick out, but Maryse yanks her hair, slamming the back of her head off the mat. The French Canadian pulls Katie to her feet, and whips her into the corner. Katie slams into the turnbuckle with some force, but she manages to stay on her feet. Maryse runs at Katie who manages to counter, and trips Maryse up with a drop-toe-hold and her pretty little face smashes into the bottom turnbuckle! The champion holds her chin, while lying on the mat, but she’s yanked from the corner by Katie, into the centre and goes for the cover – one... two... another kick out!
Katie waits for a couple of seconds before standing up and pulling Maryse up, and whipping her into the corner. Katie knees her opponent in the stomach, before pushing her out of the corner and climbing up to the second rope. Maryse finds her feet, and Katie goes for an axe handle smash but Maryse ducks and catches her with The French TKO! It appears to be over as Maryse shoots the half, covering Katie – one... two... th- Katie gets her foot on the bottom rope! Maryse thinks she’s won, getting up and raising her hand, but the referee stops her and tells her that Katie got her foot on the bottom rope. Maryse shoves her hand in the referee’s face, telling him where to go before walking back over to Katie and pulling her away from the ropes and going for another cover, one... two... th- Katie kicks out this time! Maryse slams her hand into the mat, and looks up the sky, her hair isn’t as perfect as it was the start of the match, she looks an angry mess. She gets up and sorts it before audibly saying “i’ve not got time for this” and rolling out of the ring. The champion walks over to the time keeper and grabs her Women’s Championship, she walks around the ring. And holds her hand out, directed at the crowd, ordering them to be quiet before beginning to walk up the ramp.
But Katie has recovered and follows her, grabbing her by the back of the head, using her hair to pull Maryse back to the ring. She drops her Women’s Championship in the midst of being yanked back to the ring. Katie throws Maryse back into the ring, and takes a second to feel the side of her head, still feeling the effects off the kick to the head. She climbs into the ring onto the apron, but Maryse sprints forward and kicks her in the stomach. Katie falls from the apron, her forehead bouncing off the edge of the ring! Maryse instructs the referee to count, and he does so, beginning at one (obviously)... two... three... Katie is on her knees... four... five... she’s grabbed onto the apron and pulls herself up... six... seven... Katie pulls herself into the ring to the dismay of Maryse! The French Canadian slumps her knees and slaps the canvas in frustration. Katie gets to her feet, using the ropes for help while Maryse gets up herself. She sprints forward, but gets caught in a Samoan Drop by Katie! Hook of the leg – one... two... th- Maryse saves her championship.
Now it’s Katie’s turn to be frustrated as she slams the mat. Katie stands up and screams out, she measures Maryse and then grabs her by the back of the hair, looking for her Hair-Pull Backbreaker but Maryse counters and goes for another French TKO, but Katie ducks! Counter after counter it seems, Katie attempts a kick to the stomach, only for Maryse to catch her foot, but Katie goes for her Enzuigiri but again, another counter as Maryse ducks and... and... keeps a hold off the foot and wraps Katie up in the French Figure Four! The crowd rise to their feet, not knowing whether to cheer or boo, the male fans are obviously on the side of Maryse more but Katie has no choice, she’s in the centre of the ring, nowhere to go and eventually taps out!
Winner And Still Undisputed Women’s Champion – Maryse (7.03)
Maryse lets go off the submission, and rolls away from her challenger, kneeling on the mat and breathing heavily. The referee has to jog up the ramp to grab her title and bring it to her. She yanks it from him and clutches it to her chest. She stands up, standing over Katie, before raising it high in the air.
Michael Cole – There is no question tonight, Maryse earned that victory, she didn’t attempt to cheat and picked up a huge win over Katie Lea.
Mick Foley – Katie can have no complaints. She tried her best, but ultimately came up short.
Maryse exits the ring and walks up the ramp, holding her title up high as we cut to a commercial.
- Commercial Break –
We return from the break where Josh Matthews is waiting with a microphone in his hand.
Josh Matthews – Please welcome my guests at this time, Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase – Legacy.
Loud heat comes from the crowd as the camera pans out and we see Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase.
Josh Matthews – Later on tonight, you two get the opportunity to possibly face The Monarchy for the World Tag Team Titles IF you win the triple threat tag team match. Your thoughts?
Ted DiBiase – Possibly?
DiBiase glances at Rhodes, grins and looks back at Josh.
Ted DiBiase – There is no possibly about it. It’s a foregone conclusion. It’s guarantee that we will be the ones who face The Monarchy.
Cody Rhodes – Last week was a fluke. It shouldn’t have happened. It won’t happen again. Y’see, Josh, we were born into this business... born for greatness... born to be champions.
Loud heat.
Cody Rhodes – The Colons? Yeah, they are third generation Superstars, but there bloodlines do not compare to ours. MVP and Kennedy? They aren’t even a real team, while they argue and bicker, we are coming up with a strategy. A strategy which guarentees our victory later.
Ted DiBiase – After we win later, we’ll go on to Vengeance and not only face The Monarchy, but we will win the World Tag Team Championships.
With that, the duo walk away from Josh as he thanks them for their time.
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The video opens in a dark room, a man is standing with a light shining behind him, shadowing his face, but we can tell it’s The Viper, Randy Orton staring at the ground.
Creepy Male Narrator: Vengeance.
Crashing shots of Orton looking up slowly, while interspersed are shots of him punting Vince McMahon in the head, The Viper completes the motion of looking up.
Creepy Male Narrator: Vengeance is the infliction of injury on a man who has wronged you.
Shot of Randy, in slow motion, RKO’ing Ric Flair.
Creepy Male Narrator:Vengeance is when Superstars take action against their enemies.
Greyed-out footage of The Viper and Legacy raising The Undertaker on a cross.
Creepy Male Narrator: Vengeance equals pain. For who? Isn’t always clear.
Now, we get footage of Backlash where Orton punts Triple H in the head.
We’re back in the room, we see Orton grinning at the camera, and then he walks past it.
Then we footage of him punting The Animal, Batista in the skull.
Back in the room, an unknown man enters the room, walking in front of the camera, we can’t see the man’s face though.
???: Vengeance will be mine.
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~ WWE Vengeance ~
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Once the video concludes, we cut into the backstage area, and the camera is focused on the back of what appears to be Jack Swagger. He has changed from his ring attire into a more casual jeans and a hoodie look but he appears to be in a hurry as he finishes packing his bag. He turns around and tells the camera man to get out of his way. The camera guy does so, but follows Swagger as he walks through the corridors, we reach the parking lot and it appears that Swagger will get out of the arena unscathed. He walks over to his car, and starts rummaging in his pocket for the keys but he’s suddenly blindsided by CM Punk!
The crowd respond with a massive pop as Swagger is propelled into the side of the car, chest first! He turns around and tries to cover up as Punk slams fist after fist onto his back. Swagger drops to his knees, but Punk pulls him back up and shoulder thrusts him back into the side of the car! The crowd pop again, but Punk isn’t done, he pulls Swagger up and pulls him over to the front of the camera. He then smashes his rivals face into the bonnet! Swagger is in serious trouble but Punk isn’t done, he reaches down and grabs Swagger’s arm, and drops down, locking in the Anaconda Vice!
A big pop for the move as Punk wrenches it, shouting “I’ll break your damn arm” as he does so. Punk raises his back off the ground with his feet, getting more leverage and inflicting even more pain. “The tables have turned!” shouts Michael Cole, referring to last week, and it’s obviously last week which has caused the fire in Punk’s eyes. Swagger’s screaming, tapping out but The Straight-Edge Superstar isn’t letting go anytime soon. After about ten seconds of being in a lot of pain, referees and road agents show up, including Arn Anderson and Ricky Steamboat. They two and the referees manage to pry Punk off of Swagger. Arn and Ricky pull Punk away, Ricky wrapping his arms around the stomach of Punk from behind while Arn keeps his arms at his chest from the front. The referees check on Swagger, he’s in a lot of pain, clutching his body and rolling on the concrete. Meanwhile, as Punk is being dragged away, he’s shouting “I’ll kill you... mark my words... I’ll freakin’ kill you!” We cut back to the announce table.
Michael Cole – Chaos backstage as this rivalry between CM Punk and Jack Swagger has gotten even more personal. We saw last week Swagger lock Punk in The Patriot Lock, but this week CM Punk got a measure of revenge by locking Swagger in the popular, Anaconda Vice.
Mick Foley – But it’s not enough. Not enough for Punk, he wants to kill him, Michael. It was about the Money in the Bank briefcase, but that could not be further from Swagger or Punk’s mind now, it’s personal. I expect these two to face off one more time, and when they do, heads will roll, Michael.
Michael Cole – Punk originally attacked Swagger near the beginning of the show, after he broke Jimmy Wang’s ankle, who is at hospital right now, receiving treatment. Swagger meanwhile is in the parking lot, writhing in pain, some would say that’s karma at work. But in actuality, that is Punk’s work, he finally got his hands on Swagger, but like you said Mick, this won’t be the last time these two cross paths.
Mick Foley – We said this night would be revolutionary. We said it would be chaotic and it is indeed, just that. And we aren’t even close to being done tonight.
Michael Cole – We’ve still got a lot to come, ladies and gentleman. The WWE Championship will be on the line, Sheamus will be in action, we have a huge triple threat tag team match but after the break, for the first time in many, many years, Bret The Hitman Hart will be back on Raw.
- Commercial Break -
A couple moments of silence pass before...
***HART ATTACK***
The biggest pop of the night happens at this moment as Bret The Hitman Hart walks onto the stage. The cheers only get louder once the fans get a glimpse of him, he’s wearing his usual trademark shades and a leather jacket and a pair of faded jeans. He grins at the reception he’s gotten but begins walking down the ramp. He hands his shades to a lucky fan at ringside and slowly climbs up the steel steps before stepping foot into the ring.
Michael Cole - Do not adjust your sets, ladies and gentleman, Bret Hart is indeed in a WWE Raw ring. We saw him last Friday night at SmackDown, where he was part of the one of the greatest SmackDown moments, but tonight he is in a Raw ring, for the first time since the infamous incident in Montreal. A night that has lived in the memory of Raw, Bret Hart, Vince McMahon and Shawn Michaels.
Mick Foley – I remember that night vividly. I was shocked when I saw what Mr. McMahon did, and what he did to the legendary Bret Hart. But here he is, and he just got the loudest reception of the evening, certainly a very popular man here in San Diego.
Michael Cole – Bret Hart’s returned to the WWE, and he’s already seen The Hart Dynasty win the WWE Tag Team Championships over on SmackDown, but tonight he’s here on more personal business. I have no doubt that this confrontation with Shawn Michaels will be full of tense moments, the question is though... will we see these two bury the hatchet, or will they end up fighting it out?
Mick Foley – Well, either way, I have no doubts that this will be very entertaining. Another Raw moment ladies and gentleman.
In the ring, Bret soaks in the cheers and then walks over to the ropes, and is handed a microphone. He walks back into the centre and begins to speak but the fans begin a huge “welcome back” chant which Bret nods thankfully at.
Bret Hart – Thank you for that.
Loud pop.
Bret Hart – After all these years, you people have never ever forgotten me, and I uh, I just wanna’ let all of you know, I appreciate it so much.
Another loud pop.
Bret Hart – I’ve honestly missed being out here in a WWE ring, in front of you, the fans. You make the WWE what it is, you make all the pain and hurt that I’ve been though worth it. The reaction that I had t’night, and the reaction that I got last Friday showed me I was right to come back. It made it worth it.
Bret smiles at the crowd.
Bret Hart – And I just wanna’ say that it was an honour to be on SmackDown last Friday – to see Tyson and David and Nattie become the new WWE Tag Team Champions!
This gets a big pop.
Bret Hart – I have no doubt about it, they’ll go on to become one of the greatest tag teams of all time. It was great to be there when they won the championships, but that wasn’t the reason that I came back. I came back here because of somethin’ that happened a very long time ago.
The crowd know what he’s referring to and begin booing.
Bret Hart – It’s a moment that has been talked about... since it happened... and I want to stop it. I don’t want to walk down the street and get asked about it, every single time. I know why people want to ask about it, it was the most controversial moment in the history of this company and I was at the centre of it. When people talk to me, uh, they don’t talk to me about the championships, the great matches or the king of the ring, they talk to me about the Montreal Screwjob.
Bret’s finally called it by it’s name even the mention of it receives huge heat.
Bret Hart – Like I said, I understand why it’s all I’m ever asked, but I want to put it behind me. I want people to remember me as The Excellence of Execution.
Pop.
Bret Hart – As being The Best There Was, The Best There Is and The Best There Ever Will Be.
Bigger pop.
Bret Hart – Uh, I’ve been through a lot in this company. I’ve teamed with Jim, won tag team championships, won World Championships and even... uh... saw my brother Owen Hart, die doin’ the thing he loved.
Respectful applause for the memory of Owen.
Bret Hart – I love this business, and I uh, love this company. But I that one moment mars my career here. I know Vince McMahon is injured right now, but there was another man involved, his name is Shawn Michaels. And he knew I’d be here, and I know he’s backstage somewhere... so I want him to come out here, right now, and face me... face to face.
...
...
***SEXY BOY***
A massive mixed reaction greets the arrival of Shawn Michaels, who walks on to the stage wearing his ring attire and a HBK vest top on. He stops at the top of the ramp and looks at the ring where Bret Hart is staring up at him. Michaels begins walking down the ramp, keeping eyes on The Hitman.
Michael Cole – For the first time in years, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, in the same ring!
Mick Foley – Two very combustible elements are about to be in very near vicinity to each other. You can feel the tension in the air.
Shawn picks up a microphone from the steel steps and climbs into the ring. The Heartbreak Kid stands in front of Hart.
Shawn Michaels – Last time I saw you... you spat in my face.
Bret Hart – And the last time I saw you... you screwed me out of the WWE Championship.
Michaels looks down at the ground before speaking again.
Shawn Michaels – Y’know somethin’ Hitman... Vince McMahon screwed you. I’m not the one you need to blame, I was simply in that match, and was told what to do. Vince screwed you out of the title, because he didn’t want you to walk away from the WWE, take the title, and show up on WCW with our championship.
Bret studies the face of Shawn.
Shawn Michaels – An’ I don’t blame him, one single bit.
Huge heat at this.
Shawn Michaels - You come out here, and call me out? I should kick your head off your shoulders, Hitman.
More loud amounts of heat.
Bret Hart – So why don’t you?
Shawn Michaels – Because that is the old Shawn Michaels. Since the last time we saw each other, I’ve changed. I know that I wasn’t a joy to be around all those years ago, and neither were you to be fair. We’ve never liked each other. But like you said, my career is marred by what happened that night.
Shawn pauses for a second.
Shawn Michaels – No one remembers the matches we had, it’s all about what Vince McMahon created, and we were left to deal with the consequences. We’ve both changed since then, and like you, I’m sick of being asked about that moment. You want to bury the hatchet?
Bret Hart – That’s right. I don’t want to be known as the guy that was screwed, I want to be known as what I am, one of the greatest. I want you to be known as what you are, one of the greatest. I don’t like you, you know that, but if you want my respect, then you shake my hand and we put this behind us.
Bret extends his hand and Shawn stares at it for a moment.
Shawn Michaels – I want you to know one thing, Bret. I’m not apologizing for what happened that night, but I do want to put it behind me. For years, the blame has been put at my feet for what happened, I know you want to put this behind you, but if you want the truth of what happened, when Vince McMahon returns from injury, you ask him what really went down.
Bret nods and after a couple of tense filled seconds, Shawn shakes the hand of Bret Hart and the two eventually embrace in a MANLY hug. The two exchange some words in the hug but we can’t hear what they are.
Michael Cole – It wasn’t the fireworks we expected, but this was a great show of respect from these two legends. It’s finally put to bed, but one has to wonder what Michaels was referring to when he said ask Vince McMahon what really happened.
Mick Foley – I thought I knew everything about what happened in Montreal, but if what Michaels is saying is true, then there’s something deeper that we don’t know about.
Suddenly, ***I CAME TO PLAY*** plays and the fans react with strong boos as The Miz walks onto the stage, interrupting the two legends conversation in the middle of the ring. They turn to face him with Michaels saying something to Bret about the man who’s on the stage, with a microphone in his hand.
The Miz – Really? That’s all that happened? Really? You made up. Really?
Loud heat from the crowd.
The Miz – How cute. Y’know what, Bret, like you I’ve felt what it’s like to be screwed by Shawn Michaels.
Bret glances at Shawn and murmurs something to him.
The Miz – Last week, I was going to win the battle royal... and go on to win the WWE Championship. But I was attacked and knocked out before the match took place, by none other than Shawn... Michaels. So I know what it’s liked to be screwed, but I got my revenge, I eliminated you last week Shawn. And now I get another measure of revenge t’night when I beat you, ol’ Haith Bee Kay in our match.
The Miz grins.
The Miz – It was meant to take place later t’night... but since you’re already in the ring, I figure let’s get a referee out... in fact, y’know what. I want Bret Hart to be the special guest referee.
Shawn looks at Bret, looking a bit worried actually but Bret just stares at him.
To a nice pop the Raw General Manager, Jerry Lawler appears on the titan tron!
Jerry Lawler – I was listenin’ to what was goin’ on out there. An’ I heard what The Miz had to say, and I agree with him, lets spice things up... Bret Hart will be the special guest referee. And not only that, the match will now be a No Disqualification Match!
The Miz looks down at Shawn and Bret who glance at each other.
Jerry Lawler – An’ that match will happen right now!
Massive pop comes up from the crowd while The Miz grins, but Shawn and Bret look awkwardly at each other.
Michael Cole – Despite Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart putting their differences behind them, there is still that lingering tension between them, and now Bret has been put in a position of authority which will determine if Shawn Michaels will win his next match, or if he will be defeated by The Miz.
Mick Foley – This is great by The Miz. He knows the doubt having Bret Hart as referee will put in Michaels’ mind. This means that Shawn could be distracted in his match, which gives The Miz a great opportunity to finally get that win over The Showstopper that he has been searching for.
Michael Cole – Well, as get the ring prepared for the upcoming match. We need to go to a commercial break, so join us in a few moments when Shawn Michaels will face The Miz in a No Disqualification match with Bret Hart as the referee.
- Commercial Break -
No Disqualification – Special Referee: Bret Hart
Shawn Michaels vs. The Miz
The referee, Bret, rings for the bell and the time keeper taps it, signalling the beginning of the match. Shawn and The Miz circle before they lock up, and Shawn pushes his opponent back into the corner. He holds him there which causes The Hitman to call for a break, Shawn looks at him and then walks away for a second. He and Miz circle again, they lock up but this time it’s Shawn who’s backed into a corner. Again, Bret calls for a clean break, but The Miz backs away for a second and then slaps the taste out of Shawn’s mouth to a massive amount of heat! An enraged Shawn Michaels explodes from the corner, taking The Miz down, and slamming fist after fist onto the top of Miz’ head. The Miz tries to cover up, and eventually slides out from underneath Shawn and ends up on the apron. He climbs to his feet, and sees Shawn running at him, and he hits him with a running elbow which propels The Miz face first into the side of the announce table. Shawn exits the ring, leaving Bret in the ring and pulling The Miz to his feet. The Showstopper whips The Miz, but he counters and sends Shawn into the barricade! The force moves the barricade back a little, and HBK feels the small of his back.
The Miz walks over and pulls Shawn to his feet, and slides him back into the ring, he quickly follows and pulls him to his feet. He whips him into the corner, and builds up a full head of stream, sprinting into the corner and hitting a jumping corner clothesline with him ending up sitting on the second rope, holding Shawn in place with his arm. He lets go off Shawn and he stumbles onto his knee a bit away from the corner. The Awesome One climbs up the turnbuckle, ignoring the jeers from the nearby fans and says to Bret “watch this, old man.” The Miz prepares and waits, and Shawn turns around into a flying axe handle smash to the top of the head! Michaels drops to his back, and The Miz hooks the leg, one... two... kick out from HBK! The Miz looks at Bret for a second before turning his attention back to his opponent, and then climbing out of the ring and looking for something underneath the ring. After a couple of seconds, he pulls out a Steel Chair, but when he stands up, Shawn connects with a baseball slide, onto the chair, propelling it back into the face of The Miz who falls backwards, his back hitting the barricade!
The crowd respond with cheers as Michaels exits the ring, pulls The Miz up to his feet and rolls him into the ring. HBK follows him and hooks the leg, one... two... kick out from The Miz! Bret looks Shawn in the eye and says it was a two count. Michaels stands up, pulls The Miz to his feet and lashes him in the chest with a knife edge chop, which draws “woo” from the crowd while The Miz stumbles back into the corner. He feels his chest with his hand, rubbing it but Shawn pulls his arm away, and locks it around the rope, he takes advantage of the exposed chest by lashing him with a couple of more chops! The Miz cringes at the pain, but Shawn pulls him out of the corner and Irish-whips him into the opposite corner, and follows that up with a running clothesline into the corner! The Miz stumbles out, past Bret who asks him if he’s alright, he grabs his bearings and turns around, swing wildly at HBK who ducks the punch and then connects with a Teardrop Suplex! A loud pop comes up with the impact and Shawn quickly hooks the leg, one... two... The Miz kicks out!
Shawn quickly picks The Miz up and whips him into the corner, but this time The Miz reverses, and adds in some extra force, resulting in Michaels flipping up the turnbuckle, only to flip back and land on his feet, but he turns around and is bulldozed over by The Miz with a running forearm smash! Michaels sits up with the momentum, and The Miz bounces off the rope and screams out as he connects with a running big boot to Michaels’ face! The crowd “ooh” as The Miz drops into the cover, one... two... Bret only reaches two as Michaels kicks out! The Miz looks at Bret and gets in his face, shouting “do your damn job!” but the referee stands his ground, telling Miz to focus on the match. Suddenly, Miz is pulled backwards into a school boy pin by HBK, one... two... Miz kicks out at the last moment! The Miz and Shawn get up at the same time, running at each other, but The Miz ducks a punch and back kicks Michaels in the stomach and he keels over holding his gut. The Miz bounces off the ropes, smashes into Shawn’s head with a running knee, and then follows that up with a neck breaker! The Awesome One looks to have this in the bag as he hooks the leg, one... two... th- kick out!
Shawn reaches out to no one but to the sky, but The Miz sits him up, and locks in a sleeper hold. The Miz makes sure his arm is good and in between the chin and chest of Michaels, wrenching it, causing his opponents face to turn purple. Bret keeps asking Michaels if he wants to quit, and Michael Cole says that this would be a good opportunity for Bret to screw Shawn out of this match. He has called it down the line this far though, and looks to be continuing as he tells the people at ringside that Shawn says “no”. Shawn begins showing some fight, reaching up and grabbing the hair of The Miz, and Bret scolds him for that while The Miz shakes the hand off . The Awesome One shouts at Shawn to quit but the fans start up a massive “H-B-K” chant, which propels Shawn to climb to his feet. He backs The Miz into the ropes, and attempts to use them to break The Miz’ grip, but he turns it into a side head lock and kneels down, stopping his grip from being broken. Again, Shawn is in a precarious place, but he manages to get to his feet, using the help from the fans, he connects with a couple of punches to the gut of The Miz. This time, he pushes The Miz back onto the ropes and he manages to break the grip, propelling The Miz forward, he hits the ropes and rebounds into a knee to the stomach from HBK. Michaels then tries to whip him again, but The Miz reverses and Shawn bounces off the ropes, straight into a being hoisted into the air, landing on his face on the mat with a flap jack! The Awesome One quickly hooks the leg, one... two... thr- he kicks out!
The Miz slaps his hand against the canvas, screaming at Bret and then pushes him! The Hitman fires right back with a push of his own, and tells Miz to watch his step. The Awesone One turns around and quickly exits the ring, grabbing the steel chair from earlier. He slides back in, and Michaels has just gotten to his feet, he turns around and ducks a chair shot from The Miz. He turns back and knees Miz in the stomach. He grabs him by the head but The Miz breaks his arms away, and then grabs him by the back of the head and throws him over the top rope! But HBK holds onto the rope, and pulls himself back over, but just as he was doing that, The Miz smashes his legs with the steel chair! He drops his grip on the ropes, his back hitting the apron as he lands on the ground. The Miz kneels in the ring, looking pleased with himself, while Bret simply watches on. The Awesome One brings himself out of the ring and pulls Michaels to his feet, and shoulder thrusts him back into the side of the announce table! Michaels holds his back in pain, but The Miz doesn’t allow him any time, instead he pulls him up and slides him into the ring and covers him, one... two... th- no!
Another kick out in this match and The Miz again looks at Bret, standing up and getting in his face. The Miz can be heard saying “you wanna’ get revenge? Now’s your chance! Screw him!” but Bret replies with a stern no, and tells The Miz to focus on the match. Suddenly, The Miz turns around and ducks Sweet Chin Music... and Shawn nearly hits Bret with the SuperKick! But he managed to stop himself, Bret flinches back while Shawn holds his hands out apologetically, he then turns around and ducks a clothesline, with The Miz taking out The Hitman! The crowd boo loudly as The Miz looks down at the referee, he turns around into Sweet Chin Music! In similar circumstances to their match at Fully Loaded, Shawn covers, but there is no referee! No one’s counting but the fans and they reach a count of four before Shawn lets go off The Miz’ leg and crawls over to Bret. He stands up and tries to rouse Bret, and he seems to start getting to his knees when suddenly Michaels is smashed from behind with the Steel Chair! The Miz, still groggy, grabs him as he falls to his knees, and plants him Skull Crushing Finale! He drops to the cover, one... two... Bret pauses... THREE!
The Miz def. Shawn Michaels (12.22)
The crowd rise with heat, while The Miz stands up and simply stands above Michaels. He looks pleased with himself, and glances at Bret, and tells him to raise his arm. Bret grudgingly does so, not looking too pleased but he does his job. Then, The Miz exits the ring, backing up the ramp with a grin on his face. HBK is now on his knees, just realizing what has happened. He looks at Bret, who simply shrugs and exits the ring, slapping a few of the fans hands on the way up the ramp.
Michael Cole – Well, just like Fully Loaded, the tables have been turned, it is now Shawn Michaels who is feeling the effects of having a referee down. Bret Hart was down by a Miz clothesline, and he took full advantage of the situation, connecting with Skull Crushing Finale and picking up the biggest victory of his career.
Mick Foley – This moment will live long in the memory of The Awesome One, defeating a sure fire future Hall of Famer in Shawn Michaels. Bret Hart called it down the middle, he had no way of being able to know that Shawn hit The Miz with Sweet Chin Music, and he even paused before counting the final three, giving Shawn that last chance to kick out.
Michael Cole – But The Miz was simply too much for The Heartbreak Kid tonight, this match evens up the win column. It’s now one win for Shawn and one win for Miz, no doubt we’ll see these two go at it one more time, to determine the winner of this rivalry. I’m just receiving word ladies and gentleman, that our colleague, Josh Matthews is backstage with the former Women’s Champion, Beth Phoenix.
As Shawn finally stands up and shakes his head, we head backstage, where Josh Matthews is indeed stood, with The Glamazon, Beth Phoenix standing beside him, looking off into the distance. The fans boo her, but she pays them no mind, waiting for Josh to get his cue.
Josh Matthews – Please welcome my guest at this time, Beth Phoenix.
Beth finishes looking off into the distance and looks at the interviewer.
Josh Matthews – And Beth, last week we found out that you would take on Melina in the first ever Divas Extreme Rules match at Vengeance. And also, we were told that Melina would be here tonight, but it appears that she hasn’t shown up yet. Can we get your thoughts?
Beth Phoenix – My thoughts? I’ll tell you my thoughts. Firstly, Jerry Lawler, our General Manager, he thinks he’s punishing me for attacking Melina after our match at Fully Loaded. But what he doesn’t know, is that he’s actually rewarding me. Y’see Josh, do you know the reason I attacked Melina after our match?
Josh Matthews – Uh, because she defeated you?
Beth Phoenix – No. It was because ever since she cost my MY Women’s Championship, I’ve developed a hatred for her, and who can blame me. The Women’s Championship was my world, it was everything I needed to survive, and she took it away from me. I’ll take it back very soon, but right now, I want to make her suffer for what she did to me.
Phoenix pauses.
Beth Phoenix – Puttin’ us in an Extreme Rules match isn’t a punishment for me, instead Jerry Lawler has put us in a match where anything goes. At Vengeance, I finally get MY vengeance, by removing Melina from this company, I can use anything and everything, and I plan to put her through hell.
A evil grin appears on the face of The Glamazon.
Beth Phoenix – And even though Melina isn’t here t’night, she better show up at Vengeance, other wise I will hunt her down and-
Suddenly, Beth is propelled forward, into Josh, the two of them falling to the floor. Then we hear a shriek and Melina dives on top of The Glamazon, grabbing her by her hair and smashing her head off the floor, over and over, getting some of that frustration out on her. While she’s doing this she’s screaming “I’m right here! I’m right here!” over and over. She pulls Beth to her feet, and launches her into the TV set that was hanging behind Phoenix and Josh. It falls to the ground as does Beth, who covers up as Melina dives on her again, looking to inflict more damage.
But then, the Raw General Manager shows up, Jerry Lawler manages to pry Melina off Beth, pulling her away, kicking and screaming at The Glamazon as she looks up, and feels her head. It seems things have calmed down now as Melina is out of the picture and there is no noise, just the heavy breathing of Phoenix as we cut to ringside.
Michael Cole – These two Divas will go one on one at Vengeance, and if it’s anything like that, we can expect some fireworks. It’s the first time the Divas will compete in an Extreme Rules match, and never has a match been so fitting for this rivalry. Beth wants to put Melina through the worst pain of her life, but Melina also wants to do the same to Beth, all I know is that when Vengeance rolls around, the arena may not be able to contain these two.
Mick Foley – For sure, Michael. We’ve just seen how fiery this rivalry is, this is the first time in a long time, Michael, that I’ve seen two Divas that simply want to put each through pain. Beth has a legitimate reason for being angry at Melina, she cost her the Women’s Championship, and that is the reason that Melina will have to contend with one of the most dominant Divas in history, while she is at her angriest.
Michael Cole – Well ladies and gentleman, it’s been a great, action packed night here on Raw, and we aren’t even close to being done. After the break, Sheamus will take on Chris Masters, we still have a triple threat tag team match and a WWE Championship match to come, don’t miss it!
- Commercial Break -
Returning from the commercial, we’re backstage, where the challenger to Randy Orton’s WWE Championship, is sat on a steel chair. Rey Mysterio has his hands placed together just in front of his face, with his eyes shut, he appears to be praying. After he’s finished, he breathes heavily and stands up, begins shaking the cobwebs loose from his arms and jumping on the spot, getting prepared for his big main event tonight.
Back in the arena, ***MASTERPIECE*** plays and Chris Masters, with a long silk maroon cape around his shoulders, walks onto the stage and then in time with the music, reaches up to the sky which rips the cape off. He begins flexing his arms and showing off his body to a bit of heat. Masters begins walking down the ramp, ignoring some of the fans jeering him, and then walks up the steel steps. He climbs into the ring and stands in the centre, and flexes one more time, again showing off his magnificent body.
Michael Cole – Chris Masters returned to the WWE a month or two ago, and has been on a tear on Superstars, creating quite the winning streak on WWE’s Thursday show, but he hasn’t been able to transfer his form to Raw. The Masterpiece has his chance to right the ship just now, when he takes on The Great White, Sheamus.
Mick Foley – Masters was one of WWE’s biggest rising stars, even taking on the likes of Shawn Michaels and featuring in an Elimination Chamber match when he challenged for the WWE Championship. With his time away from the WWE, he improved in ring which shows.
Masters turns to the stage and awaits his opponent. ***WRITTEN IN MY FACE*** plays and the crowd rise and give out a small pop as Sheamus walks onto the stage. He wears a black and white style short attire and a “Great White” tee on his chest. He walks down the ramp, keeping his eyes on Masters, once he gets in the ring he extends his hands to the side and roars out to another pop. He takes off his chain and hands it to the referee and retreats into his corner in preparation for the match to begin.
Michael Cole – Sheamus debuted last week with a solid victory over the Phillipines greatest prospect, Jammy Fino. But tonight he takes on a tougher opponent in The Masterpiece. He also has to answer William Regal’s offer to join The Monarchy.
Mick Foley – One has to wonder the consequences for the rest of the WWE if he does. Can you imagine how powerful this group would be if they manage to attain the services of The Great White?
Chris Masters vs. Sheamus
The ref rings for the bell and the two bulls sprint into the centre of the ring, locking horns, with Sheamus showing his power by throwing Masters away from him. Masters looks up and sees Sheamus telling him to bring it! The Masterpiece stands up and runs at Sheamus, the two locking up once again, he then manages to force him into the corner. Masters knees Sheamus in the stomach and then Irish-whips him into the opposite corner, but The Great White bounces out from the corner and connects with an explosive clothesline, taking Masters down and going for the cover, one... two... kick out from Chris! Sheamus pulls Masters to his feet once again and pushes him into the ropes, he rebounds into Sheamus’ grip, and is planted with a belly to belly side suplex! Sheamus doesn’t go for the cover this time, instead bounces off the ropes and connects with a running knee drop! This time, he does go for the cover, one... two... another kick out from Masters. Sheamus stands up, and extends his hands to the side, roaring, while Masters crawls to the ropes and begins to climb up but Sheamus pushes him through the ropes and pulls his head back, exposing his chest and raining down with forearm clubs!
He hits ten clubs, the crowd counting along before letting go and pulling Masters out from the ropes, but then Masters pokes him in the eye! The referee scolds him but Masters takes this time to rub his chest as Sheamus tests his eye. Masters runs forward and knees Sheamus in the stomach, he keels over and Masters rebounds off the ropes, and connects with a running spinning neckbreaker, before going for the cover, one... two... Sheamus kicks out! The crowd respond with a pop but the crowd begin booing when Masters rises to his feet, and raises his arms in the air, clasping his hands together, signalling for The Masterlock! Sheamus stands up and backs into Masters, who attempts to lock it in, but Sheamus drops down and flips Masters over his head! He then kicks Masters in the stomach and bounces off the ropes, hitting a flying shoulder block before heading to the top rope and hitting another one, but from the top! Sheamus doesn’t waste any time and pulls Masters to his feet and connects with White Noise! He doesn’t go for the cover, instead he walks into the cover and raises his hand in the air and begins slapping his chest, waiting for Masters climbs to his feet, and then smashes him in the face with The Brogue Kick! Cover, one... two... three!
Sheamus def. Chris Masters (4.37)
The Great White stands up, and has his hands raised by the referee, grinning at his second win in a row. He climbs the turnbuckle and extends his hands to the side, roaring out just like he did before. Sheamus drops down from the turnbuckle, and walks over to the ropes nearest the ramp, and begins to leave the ring.
***REGALITY*** suddenly plays, the crowd rise to their and boo as William Regal, leads The Monarchy out onto the stage, Drew McIntyre, Nigel McGuiness and Wade Barrett all looking down at Sheamus. The trio walk down the ramp, three of four holding their championships around their shoulders, Regal in a fine suit while rest are in more casual attire. They reach the ring, and Regal climbs up the steps while the others simply slide into it, while Sheamus watches on, a little sweaty from his match.
Michael Cole – William Regal told Sheamus last week that he expected an answer on tonight’s show, to his offer of Sheamus joining The Monarchy. We haven’t heard the answer yet, Regal’s probably out here to do just that.
Mick Foley – You see the way the rest of The Monarchy are looking at Sheamus, it’s like they are ready to attack. William Regal must love the feeling of playing puppeteer, anything he says and Drew, Nigel and Wade will do.
William walks past Sheamus, and demands a microphone from the timekeeper who hands one to him through the ropes. The Intercontinental Champion walks back to the three, standing in the middle, looking at Sheamus with a grin.
William Regal – Impressive. Truly impressive. Chris Masters, a man who has challenged for the WWE Championship, and you simply swatted him away like he wasn’t worthy to be in this ring with you.
Sheamus continues to stare at Regal, glancing at the other three a couple of times.
William Regal – Like last week, I informed you that I liked what I saw in you. You’ve got that ruthlessness that is needed, not only to survive, oh no, but to dominate in the WWE. The four of us, we’ve got that. It’s why three of us are champions.
Boos from the crowd while Sheamus glances at the titles that they are holding.
William Regal – You could be a champion one day, Sheamus.
Sheamus raises his eyebrows.
William Regal – But only if you learn to harness that aggression, in the same way that these young men have, under my tutelage. Last week, I offered you the chance to join this group, and I gave you until tonight to inform me of an answer. So, with that mind, do you either, languish away or do you join The Monarchy, and become part of the most dangerous group of men in WWE history?
Sheamus puts his hands on his hips and thinks it over for a second, before turning around and asking for a microphone. He turns back to the group that have offered him a way to the top.
Sheamus – What you just said, I don’t think it’d be easy for anybody t’ say no.
Sheamus pauses.
Sheamus – But, my answer...
Another pause.
Sheamus – Is... no.
A loud pop greets the answer while Sheamus stares at Regal who simply grins.
William Regal – How... how disappointing. Lads.
Suddenly, Sheamus is swarmed by Drew, Nigel and Wade, the three of them getting the tired Sheamus down onto his back. Drew gets on top of him and rains down with shot after shot, while the other two watch, but Sheamus manages to push him off and get to his knees, getting caught in a head lock by Nigel, he tries to fight them off, but the numbers game finally catches up to him! The Raw crowd boo the hell out of The Monarchy who continue to mercilessly stomp and punch on the downed Sheamus, meanwhile Regal simply watches, grinning with his Intercontinental Championship on his shoulder.
Michael Cole – This is a mugging! Sheamus is outnumbered three to one, and Regal hasn’t even moved, he’s enjoying this!
Mick Foley – I did say Regal is turning into someone who simply doesn’t care about anyone else, the only reason he wanted Sheamus in The Monarchy is because he sees him as a threat, so he’s set his dogs on him and look at the results, he’s standing and smiling.
Sheamus is too tired to fight now, so he simply tries to cover up, but the shots are still getting through. Regal finally moves, tapping Drew on the shoulder very calmly and tells him to get Sheamus to his feet. Drew and Nigel pull Sheamus up, he seems out of it, his neck hanging limp while Regal nods at Barrett, winds up his arm, and smashes Sheamus’ face in with The Bullhammer Elbow! Drew and Nigel drop Sheamus and he falls flat on his face, the threesome look at Regal who nods at Drew again, sending a message to pull Sheamus to his feet once again.
Michael Cole – Just a nod of the head, and he sends a message to these three men, pull him up so they can inflict more damage. This is sick, this is disgusting, this... this... someone needs to stop this.
Mick Foley – Who in their right mind would mess with these four. Rey Mysterio and Cryme Tyme tried it and they lose their championships to this group, and Regal tormented Rey for months, even bringing his family into it, and Rey’s kids at ringside can’t even watch this.
The crowd rain down on the ring with heat, but Regal ignores them and pulls his Intercontinental Championship down from his shoulder and looks at it and then at Sheamus, before smashing him in the face with the belt! Again, Sheamus’ let go and he collapses in a heap, while Regal looks at Drew again, and simply shakes his head, that’s it for the night as Drew, Nigel and Wade back away, to stand behind Regal as he stands above Sheamus. The fans continue to boo as Regal kneels down and says “you should’ve said yes, sunshine”.
Michael Cole – Sheamus is Raw’s newest Superstar, last week he debuted, last week he won, he won tonight as well, but now his world has been torn down by The Monarchy.
Mick Foley – It really is disgusting. Sheamus stood for what was right, he didn’t want to cheat his way to victories by aligning himself with The Monarchy, and it may have cost him.
Michael Cole – Ladies and gentleman, we have to take a commercial break, after this situation is cleaned up we will find out who will take on Drew McIntyre and Nigel McGuiness at Vengeance for the World Tag Team Championships.
- Commercial Break -
***COOL*** blares out and the fans respond with a small pop as Carlito and Primo, The Colons walk into view of the cameras. Wearing matching light blue attire, Carlito has his trusty apple while Primo wears his customary vest. The duo walk down the ramp, Primo taking the time to interact with the fans, slapping their hands but Carlito keeps focused, tossing his apple up and down and catching it easily. They climb into the ring, Carlito takes his shirt off, and Primo takes his vest off, they throw them out of the ring and await their opponents.
Michael Cole – This is a very skilled team, they were the WWE Tag Team Champions a couple of months ago before moving to Raw in the draft. They even defeated John Morrison and The Miz at WrestleMania, in a battle of the brands to decide which tag team were better. Morrison and Miz have now split up, and some put the blame down to these two.
Mick Foley – Even so, The Colons haven’t exactly lit up Raw since coming in the draft, but they have a victory over The Legacy, one of their opponents in this match, so they have a good chance of winning and taking on The Monarchy at Vengeance.
Carlito and Primo turn to the stage as ***NEW DAY*** plays, the crowd boo loudly as Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase, The Legacy make their way onto the stage. They take a moment to talk to each other, probably about strategy before walking down the ramp, the two of them wearing Legacy tees and black and gold detailed attire. Once they reach the bottom of the ramp, they point at The Colons and Rhodes says “we beat you twice... we can do it again” before sliding into the ring, the referee stopping The Colons from attacking them.
Michael Cole – The Legacy defeated The Colons at Fully Loaded, then at the end of the night, they took revenge on The Undertaker, attacking him after his match with their leader, Randy Orton resulting in The Deadman being lifted onto a cross, pulled into the ceiling and hung, just like he did to them a couple of weeks before.
Mick Foley – That moment solidified Rhodes and DiBiase as just as dangerous as Randy Orton. It was their idea, their planning which brought that moment all together. But when The Undertaker returns he’ll be looking to get some measure of revenge.
Michael Cole – If he returns.
Mick Foley – If he returns, yes.
***I’M COMIN*** blares over the speakers and The Ballin Superstar, MVP jogs onto the stage, getting a nice pop from the crowd. He goes to either side of the stage, pretending to shoot a basketball and then walking down the ramp. ***TURN UP THE TROUBLE*** now plays, and the fans respond with another pop as Mr. Kennedy walks onto the stage, chewing his gum like usual and eventually, the microphone lowers from the ceiling on the stage.
Mr. Kennedy – You are lookin’ at one half of the future World Tag Team Champions! And he hails from Green Bay, WISCONSINNNNN... his name is MISTTTEEEERRRR KENNEEEDDDYYYY!
Kennedy pauses and starts to walk down the ramp but then stops, still holding the microphone and shouts into it “KENNEDY!” before letting it go and meeting up with MVP at the bottom of the steel ramp. He looks at MVP and asks “you ready?” to which MVP replies with “are you?”, neither man actually respond as they climb into the ring.
#1 Contenders Triple Threat Tag Team
The Colons vs. The Legacy vs. MVP/Mr. Kennedy
Sorry about this match being in recap but I just couldn’t bring myself to write it in full.
The opening few minutes of the contest gave out the feeling that this would be a cagey affair. With three men in the ring and three men on the apron, every Superstar had to keep their eyes open at all times. After the settling in period of the first few minutes, The Legacy were the victims of being ganged up on by MVP and Carlito. They kept Rhodes out of the action while they battled in the centre of the ring. This continued until The Legacy thought their way back into it, and then all three tag teams went at it. The ending to the match came with Rhodes and DiBiase down on the outside, Primo was on the top rope, and dived to the outside and landed on Kennedy, but in the ring, Carlito was just getting to his knees but MVP from out of nowhere connected with The Drive By and picked up the win.
Winner And #1 Contenders – MVP & Mr. Kennedy @ 9.06
The referee rings for the bell and the fans pop as MVP rises to his feet and has his hand raised. His partner, Mr. Kennedy rolls into the ring and congratulates his partner, hugging him, seemingly the two are on the same page now as we cut backstage...
Where Randy Orton, the WWE Champion, and Rey Mysterio are walking down separate hall ways, the screen separated by a line down the middle.
Michael Cole – Next up ladies and gentleman, Randy Orton will put his title on the line against Rey Mysterio! But right now, let’s take you back to SmackDown, where a familiar face returned and new champions were crowned, take a look.
The SmackDown LowDown | Hart Attack
Indeed, we kick the SmackDown LowDown off with Bret The Hitman Hart making his return to the WWE, only to be interrupted by the cocky The Brian Kendrick, with his associate Ezekiel Jackson, making up the WWE Tag Team Champions. The two eventually advance on Hart, but he was saved by the debuting Hart Dynasty. The main event is made as the WWE Tag Team Titles will be defended against Tyson Kidd and David Hart Smith, The Hart Dynasty. In the match, everything goes smoothly for The Hart Dynasty as they pick up their victory, and win the championships in front of the Canadian crowd.
- Commercial Break –
***BOOYAKA BOOYAKA*** A massive pop comes from the San Diego crowd as the challenger to the WWE Championship, Rey Mysterio hops out from behind the curtain. He takes in the reaction before heading to each side of the stage, setting off pyro as he does so. Rey then walks down the ramp, smiling as he walks to a couple of kids and places his head to theirs, saying something to them before climbing up the steel steps. He steps into the ring, walks over to the turnbuckle and climbs it, then raises his hands into the air before pointing at his family shouting “for you” and then steps down.
Michael Cole – Rey Mysterio won this opportunity last week, by outlasting nineteen other Superstars to become number one contender, and he gets his shot in his home town. He’ll face The Viper, Randy Orton in the hope of becoming a WWE Champion.
Mick Foley – Rey is a former World Heavyweight Champion, but he’s never been WWE Champion, a feat that he craves. If he is to defeat Randy Orton, he’ll need all his skill to do so, I’ve been in the ring with Orton, but that was at time where he was naive and not at his peak level, and even then he was a tough load to handle.
Mysterio is made to wait before ***VOICES*** plays and a massive roar of heat comes from the fans. Soon enough, Randy Orton makes his way out onto the stage, wearing the WWE Championship over his shoulder. He makes his slow way down, stopping at the ring and looking up at Rey who’s bouncing on the balls of his feet. Orton turns, walks over to the steps, walks up them and steps into the ring. He bypasses Rey and climbs the turnbuckle, standing on the second rope, he raises his WWE Championship high in the air before setting down and handing his championship to the referee.
Lillian Garcia steps forward.
Lillian Garca – The following contest, is the main event and is for the WWE CHAMPIONSHIP! First, from SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, weighing in at one hundred and seventy five pounds, he is a former Cruiserweight Champion, a former Intercontinental Champion and a former World Heavyweight Champion, introducing... REY – MYSTERIO!
A massive pop engulfs the arena as Rey steps forward and raises his hands in the air.
Lillian Garcia – And his opponent, from St. Louis, Missouri, weighing in at two hundred and forty five pounds, he is a former World Tag Team Champion, a former Intercontinental Champion and the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in history AND the CURRENT WWE CHAMPION... introducing – THE VIPER – RANDY ORTON!
Now, massive heat engulfs the arena while Orton simply stares across at Rey from his corner.
WWE Championship
Randy Orton defends against Rey Mysterio
The rabid fans in attendance cheer as the referee rings for the bell, and the two combatants begin circling the ring, eventually the two of them rush forward, looking to lock up but Rey ducks Randy’s grasp and turns around, hitting him in the leg with a kick, and then another. Orton backs away, but Rey presses forward, still kicking the leg of The Viper. He reaches the ropes so Rey grabs his arm and whips him onto the other side, but Orton counters it, instead sending the challenger over to the ropes. Rey bounces off them and jumps up, but Orton puts his hands underneath the legs and throws Rey up into the air, he lands on his feet behind the WWE Champion though, and the challenger connects with a drop kick to the back of The Viper! He falls forward, landing on the second rope, so Rey sees his chance and dials it up, and goes for the 619... but Orton ducks down and pulls himself out of the ring to massive boos! Orton has his back to the ring as he rubs his chin, he turns around and spots Rey going for a baseball slide, which he side steps. Mysterio turns, right into a big clothesline from The Viper!
Randy pulls Rey to his feet, and pushes him back into the ring. Rey gets to his feet just as Orton climbs into the ring, The Viper goes for another clothesline but Rey ducks, Orton stops in his tracks though and when Rey turns around, he goes for an RKO! But Rey manages to push him off, he hits the ropes and rebounds right into a low drop kick to the knee! Orton clutches his knee as he sits up, but Rey bounces off the ropes and smashes into Orton’s face with a running low drop kick! He goes for the cover, one... two... Orton kicks out to some heat. Rey quickly gets to his feet, and pulls Orton up as he does so, and lashes him in the knee with a right low kick! And then another, forcing him back into the corner with the kicks. Rey grabs his arm and whips him over to the other side, The Viper hits the turnbuckle but explodes out, going for another clothesline but Rey ducks as he was running, and then jumps onto the second turnbuckle, and connecting with a cross body to the WWE Champion! And he lands the cover... one.... two... shoulder up from The Apex Predator!
Rey rolls off the champion, getting to his feet, grabs Orton by the head and helps him up, then Irish-whips him into the ropes. The Viper grabs onto them, he spots Rey sprinting at him and bends down, launching him over the top rope, only for his opponent to land, feet first, on the apron. Randy turns around into a fore arm from the little man, he stumbles away, meanwhile Rey steadies himself and connects with a springboard seated senton! Rey immediately stands up, bouncing off the ropes, while Orton eventually gets on all fours, only for Mysterio to launch into him with a running low drop kick to the side of the head! This sends Orton rolling away, out of the ring and landing on the mat below with a thud. Rey looks disappointed, like he was going to go for the cover, he gets up eventually and grabs onto the top rope, he feels it for a moment while Orton gets up, once he’s up Rey launches himself from the ring, going for a cross body but Orton side steps, and slaps the back of Rey on his way down, forcing him faster onto the mat! The crowd gasp as Rey immediately holds his chest as Orton rests, leaning on the apron.
The Viper reaches down and grabs him by his head, pulling him to his feet. The WWE Champion glances at the crowd, spotting Rey’s family who all looked worried, he ignores them and whips Rey into the barricade! The fans back away as the barricade shudders with the impact while Rey clutches his back. The Viper doesn’t waste any time, he pulls Rey up again, and pulls him around the ring, they reach the announce table and The Viper smashes Mysterio into the tables top! The referee is at a count of seven, which pressures Orton into sliding into the ring, and then back out, walking over to Rey again and grabbing him. The Viper shoulder thrusts him back into the apron, before rolling him into the ring. The WWE Champion reaches up, grabs the second rope and pulls himself onto the apron, he is about to step into the ring but Mysterio gets to his feet so Randy stops, and grabs him by the mask, pulls him towards himself and attempts to suplex the challenger to the outside! But Rey wraps his left leg around the bottom rope, stopping the attempted suplex, and then manages to back away a step, breaking the grip, and punching Orton in the head. Orton reels back but keeps his grip on the top rope, Rey grabs Orton by the head and runs him over to the turnbuckle, looking to smash his head off it but Orton blocks it, and then does it to Rey. Mysterio stumbles away as Orton steps into the ring, and then takes his challenger down with a running clothesline! He sinks into a cover, one... two... shoulder up from Mysterio!
Orton goes on the control here, pulling Rey up, holding him then hitting his chin with a lovely uppercut, which sends Mysterio reeling back into the corner. The Viper grabs him by the arm and launches him over to the other side, then he goes for a corner clothesline but Mysterio jumps up, two feet goes straight in the face of the WWE Champion! He stumbles backwards, regaining his balance as Rey runs from the corner... straight into a snap power slam! Orton goes for the cover, one... two... no! Rey kicks out to a solid pop, his momentum launches him into a seated position where Orton locks in a chin lock! The dreaded Orton chin lock is locked in tight, tight enough that Mysterio looks like he is in a lot of pain. This hold lasts at least half a minute before Rey manages to get to his feet, where Orton transitions into a side head lock. The challenger forces Orton back into the ropes, and uses the momentum of the ropes, to break the grip and launch Orton to the other side. He bounces back, connecting with a shoulder block to Rey, Orton glares at him for a second before running away towards the ropes, Rey dives onto his stomach, allowing Orton to hop over him and hit the ropes again, while Rey gets to his feet, Orton then connects with another shoulder block and sinks into a cover... one... two... Rey gets the shoulder up!
The crowd pop at the kick out while Orton kneels beside his opponent, he wipes the sweat from his brow before standing up, pulling Rey up as well. He Irish-whips him into the corner, connecting with a running corner clothesline, he doesn’t allow Rey to fall though, he keeps him positioned in the corner and we can hear him saying to Rey “what’s wrong? You’re going to disappoint your family, Rey. Just accept it!” Suddenly, Orton slaps Rey square in the face, The Viper backs away with a sly grin on his face, leaving Rey to feel his face and his chest, he glances at his family, before rifling a slap of his own into the cheek of the WWE Champion! Huge pop for that while Orton stares wide eyed at Rey, who explodes from the corner, ducks an attempted punch, hitting the ropes and connects with a tilt-a-whirl headscissors! Orton gets up quickly though, but Rey runs at him, and connects with a massive wheelbarrow bulldog! The crowd pop huge at the big move, as Rey scampers to the cover... one... two... t- kick out from the WWE Champion! He’s saved his WWE Championship!
Rey holds his head in shock at the kick out, with Cole doing his best to sell the fact that Rey almost became WWE Champion right there. The challenger pulls himself up to his feet, and Orton does the same, both men using the ropes for help, Rey gets his bearings first though and lashes Orton’s shin with a swift kick... and then another! Orton hops backwards on one leg, arriving at the ropes, then he manages to kick Rey in the stomach, Orton then drops to his knees, and hits an uppercut to the exposed face of the challenger! Rey is down now, as Randy slides out of the ring, Cole says that Orton has some sick intentions with that look in his eyes as he reaches into the ring, pulling Mysterio by the neck out of the ring, but stops when his feet are placed on the apron. The crowd immediately boo what they are seeing, as Orton appears to be going for his rope hung DDT, only from the apron! Orton glances from side to side, before... wait... Mysterio places his feet against the side of the apron and pushes off... flipping over and connecting with a sort of, improvised flipping neck breaker to the WWE Champion! Mysterio saved himself there to a massive pop, and the referee begins counting.
One... no movement from either men but the crowd begin a loud 6-1-9 chant... two... Rey has started to move his arms but Orton hasn’t moved... three... Rey pushes his chest off the ground with his arms... four... Rey gets to his knees as Orton starts to move... five... Mysterio climbs to his feet and leans on the apron... six... Orton has pushed his chest off the ground while Rey pulls himself into the ring, before rolling out of it, killing the count. The challenger grabs Orton when he stands up and slides him into the ring, before climbing in himself and hooking a leg... one... two... Orton gets the shoulder up! That was never going to end it and Mysterio knew it as he looks at the referee. He stands up, and waits for Randy to do the same, he pushes him back into the ropes and whips him to the other side, but Mysterio rebounds and ducks a wild clothesline before running towards the other ropes, jumping onto the second rope and connecting with a springboard tornado DDT! The crowd pop massively as Mysterio hooks the leg, this may be it... one... two... thr- kick out from the WWE Champion!
Mysterio holds his face in his hand, shocked at the kick out but gets himself together and climbs to his feet. Mysterio exits onto the apron, he takes a deep breath then climbs the turnbuckle, and waits for the right moment, and eventually it comes as Orton gets up and turns around... Rey goes soaring through the air... only for Randy to connect with a drop kick in mid-air to the chin of his opponent! Mysterio hits the deck with a thud, he looks as if he is knocked out as the referee checks on him, but Orton pushes the referee out the way and sinks into the cover... one... two... thre- no! Mysterio kicks out to a massive, massive pop! Orton glares at the referee, gets up and gets in his face, screaming at him to DO HIS JOB! Meanwhile, Mysterio has rolled onto his stomach and begins to get on all fours... and Orton turns, a strange look appears on his face, and he suddenly sprints forward, looking for the Punt... but Mysterio rolled out the way just in time!
Orton turns straight around, and runs at Rey again, but gets caught in a drop-toe-hold, and he lands on the second rope! The crowd go mental as Mysterio runs the ropes... and connects with the 619! The WWE Champion lands near the corner, so Mysterio jogs along the apron and climbs onto the top turnbuckle, and Drops The Dime... and it connects! Cole goes mental on commentary as Mysterio hooks the leg, the referee begins counting, the crowd counting along with him... one... two... thre- Orton has foot on the bottom rope! The crowd gasp in frustration as Mysterio looks to find out why the referee stopped counting, and when he sees Orton’s foot on the bottom rope he smashes the mat with his fist. The cameras cut to his family who are urging him on, and we then see Orton smartly roll out of the ring and kneel on the mat!
Meanwhile, in the ring, Mysterio shakes off the disappointment and gets to his feet, and watches as Orton gets to his feet. He bounces off the ropes and suddenly dives through the top and second rope, connecting with a Suicide Dive! The crowd nearby pop as Mysterio and Orton lie on the mat, beside each other. The referee begins counting, but Mysterio is up to his feet, the adrenaline pumping as he pulls Orton to his feet, slowly, and slides him into the ring! Mysterio takes some time to rest, leaning on the apron, before turning around and grabbing the second rope, he pulls himself up and begins to enter the ring, bending through the top and second rope but Orton is suddenly on his feet and grabs him by the throat, pulling him further into the ring, leaving his feet resting on the second rope before planting him with the Rope Hung DDT! The WWE Champion pulls Mysterio into the centre of the ring, and turns him over, hooking the leg, and the referee begins counting... one... two... thre- no! Mysterio kicks out at the very last moment!
The fans cheer the kick out and Orton is simply too exhausted to complain, instead he crawls to the ropes and pulls himself up. The Viper walks into the corner and leans on it, rubbing his forehead with his hand, and then decides its time to end it, he walks over to Rey and dives to the mat beside him, and begins to pound it as Rey starts to get up. It takes a few seconds before Rey is on his feet and eventually Orton goes for the RKO... but Rey pushes him off, he hits the ropes and rebounds right into an Enziguri! Another pop from the crowd as Orton is propelled by the kick onto the second rope again! Mysterio can’t believe his luck, and goes for the 619... connecting with it, sending Orton back into the middle of the ring! The Viper’s momentum propels him to a standing position, he looks dazed and out of it as he turns back to Mysterio who springboards from the top rope, looking for a seated senton... but suddenly... Orton connects with a mid-air RKO! The crowd sink as he slowly hooks the leg... one... two... three!
Winner – Randy Orton @ 17.04
Randy Orton has retained his WWE Championship! After a very entertaining and exhausting match, Randy is helped to his feet by the referee, he leaves him at the ropes and picks up the WWE Championship. The ref walks back to Randy, who yanks the title away from him and holds it up in the air with one hand, while leaning on the ropes with his other. The Viper sinks down into the corner and raises the title to his forehead, and kisses the middle of the belt.
Michael Cole – Once again, Randy Orton retains his WWE Championship, and this time he defeated a very game Rey Mysterio. The match went on for more than twenty minutes, but in the end even a 619 wasn’t enough to keep Rey down.
Mick Foley – Mysterio gave a very good account of himself in his home town, in front of his friends and family. He may not be a WWE Champion, but he is a champion n spirit.
Michael Cole – Randy Orton adds Rey Mysterio to his championship defences... whoa whoa whoa!
In the ring, Mysterio is on all fours, crawling into the centre of the ring, and the camera cuts to Orton, who’s eyes have glaze over. We’ve seen this look before, so many times, his body spasms as he gets ready to sprint forward and PUNT...
***I WALK ALONE***
OH MY GOD! The crowd go ape shit as Randy stops in his tracks, turns to the stage and his eyes widen at the sight of THE ANIMAL, BATISTA slowly walking onto the stage, wearing jeans and a black leather jacket.
Michael Cole – OH MY! It’s Batista! He’s back! And he’s back to get some of Randy Orton!
Batista throws his leather jacket down and SPRINTS DOWN THE RAMP! He slides into the ring, the crowd going mental, and spears Orton back into the corner! He leathers him with multiple punches with the fans screaming “BA-TIS-TA” before whipping him into the opposite corner! Orton stumbles out of the corner, straight into a massive clothesline from The Animal!
Mick Foley – The Animal is back and he’s after Randy Orton’s blood!
Michael Cole – It was Orton who injured Batista a few months ago, and now it’s coming back to bite him! Oh, here comes Legacy!
Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase suddenly slide into the ring, Rhodes runs straight into a powerful shoulder block and Batista then manages to duck a clothesline from DiBiase. The Million Dollar Son bounces off the ropes, STRAIGHT INTO A SPINEBUSTER! The crowd are on their feet as Batista turns around, and SPEARS the hell out of Rhodes!
Michael Cole – Spinebuster to DiBiase! Spear to Rhodes! Legacy are crumbling!
The two Legacy members roll out of the ring, away from harm while Batista watches. He turns around and sees Orton climbing to his feet, he rips off his black shirt, and flexes his muscles and screams out, before grabbing the WWE Champion and pulling him up and plants him with a BATISTA BOMB!
Michael Cole – Batista Bomb! Batista Bomb!
Mick Foley – The Animal has been unleashed right here tonight!
The crowd are still on their feet, screaming their lungs out. Legacy have been dealt with as every member is down, but Batista is standing above Orton, and then walks over and grabs the WWE Championship, he lays it across the stomach of Orton before saying “Consider your title reign on life support, Randy!” and then “The Animal is back!”. Batista’s music plays and he climbs up the turnbuckle, and flexes his muscles.
Michael Cole – The landscape of Raw has changed dramatically! The Animal is back and he has Randy Orton in his sights!
Mick Foley – Raw will never be the same again, and it’s just a shame we don’t have any time left.
Michael Cole – That’s right, unfortunately ladies and gentleman that’s all the time we have for tonight, join us next week for another action packed episode of Monday Night Raw! Goodnight!
The very last shot is of Batista, standing on the second rope, looking back over his shoulder at the WWE Champion as we fade... to... black.
WWE Vengeance
Date: 26th July 2009
Location: Wachovia Center: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Music: You’re Going Down by Sick Puppies
World Tag Team Championship
The Monarchy; Drew McIntyre & Nigel McGuiness (c) vs. MVP & Mr. Kennedy
Extreme Rules
Beth Phoenix vs. Melina
POSTER CREDIT: JAMJAM22