WWE: ReLoaded RAW
April 4th, 2005
Providence Civic Center
Providence, Rhone Island
A new RAW opening video is shown, highlighting WWE’s newer stars such as Shelton Benjamin, Randy Orton, John Cena, and many more. The new RAW theme song, “Step Up” by Drowning Pool blasts through the Providence Civic Center as fireworks explode all over the stage! The camera pans around the sold out arena audience, showing their signs like “Hassan Stole My Camel” and “Job The Game.” The camera finally settles at announce position, where Good Ol’ JR and The King sit.
Jim Ross: Welcome everybody to WWE RAW! I’m Good Ol’ JR, and I’m seated next to my broadcast partner, as always, Jerry “the King” Lawler!
King: Thank you JR, and this is gonna be a great night, I can feel it!
Jim Ross: It certainly will be, King! Tonight is the dawn of a new era for the WWE, because we have two co-owners of the WWE: Shane and Stephanie McMahon! Tonight there’s gonna be another draft lottery, and I hope we get to see some new faces here on RAW.
King: But what if they get somebody good, like Triple H? Oh no, I hope The Game doesn’t get drafted to SmackDown!
JR: Well we’ll just have to see.
“Here Comes The Money” hits and the fans cheer like crazy as the new General Manager of RAW, Shane McMahon, comes out to the stage! Shane has on a three piece beige suit, and shakes hands with some fans as he makes his way to the ring. He climbs up the steps and enters the ring, then pulls a mic out of his jacket pocket. He waits for the cheers to die down, and then begins to speak.
Shane McMahon: Allow me to be the first to welcome you all, to the new WWE RAW! As you can see, we have a new video, a new theme song, and it’s gonna be a fresh start for RAW. And with me as the GM, SmackDown doesn’t stand a chance! But down to business, as I’m sure you all know, RAW’s titles have been vacated, so we need to find a way to decide them don’t we? So here’s what’s going to happen. The Tag Team titles will be decided next week in a four corners tag team match. Also next week, the Intercontinental title will be on the line in triple threat match! This brings me to my next title, a championship that is making its return to the WWE, the Hardcore title! This championship match will be saved for RAW’s next pay-per-view, Backlash, coming to you on Sunday, April 24th. The last title on RAW’s list, is the coveted World Heavyweight Championship. There will be an eight man tournament, starting tonight, to see who will go on to the main event at Backlash to compete for the title. Thank you-
“All Grown Up” hits and Stephanie McMahon walks quickly out to the stage. He holds a mic in her hand as she walks down the ramp and climbs the steel steps. Shane holds the ropes down for his sister and she gets into the ring.
Stephanie McMahon: Shane, I must say, these next four weeks will be pretty promising to RAW, but you mentioned that SmackDown doesn’t have a chance against RAW in the ratings battle. Well why don’t we make a little bet, Shane?
Shane McMahon: I’m listening.
Stephanie McMahon: Since none of your titles are being decided tonight, how about you pick a superstar that you draft, and I’ll pick one that I draft, and they’ll square off in the main event to find out who really has the better superstars?
Shane McMahon: Fine, you’re on, sis. But how about the winning show gets to have their title match in the main event at the next joint pay-per-view?
Stephanie McMahon: Fine, Shane. But I think it’s time to start the picking, I’ll let you go first. You know what they say, underdog’s first.
Shane and Stephanie leave the ring and make their way up to the two podiums on each side of the stage. Shane gets behind the one with the RAW logo, and Stephanie gets behind the one with the SmackDown logo. Each podium has a tumbler and a microphone on it. The fans chant the name of their favorite superstar as Shane spins the tumbler. A ball comes out, and Shane picks it up and looks at it…
Shane McMahon: I am proud to announce RAW’s first pick in the 2005 draft…Brock Lesnar!
Jim Ross: Wow, Brock Lesnar is making his return to the WWE, and it’s gonna be here on RAW!
King: That’s already one good pick, and we’re bound to have more!
Stephanie McMahon: Pretty lucky, huh Shane? Well it’s time for my pick. SmackDown’s first pick is…
She spins the tumbler until a white ball pops out. She picks it up and looks at it…
Stephanie McMahon: The Rock!
“If Ya Smeeellll…What The Rock…Is Cookin!” The Rock’s music hits and the fans absolutely EXPLODE as “the People’s Champ” The Rock walks out from the back! He walks back and forth on the stage as Shane looks on in surprise. Rock walks up to Shane and snatches the mic out of his hand.
The Rock: FINALLY…The Rock HAS COME BACK…to the WWE! Now The Rock is out here for two reasons, and two reasons only. The first of those being to thank you, Stephanie McMahon. No matter how many times The Rock called you a slut, no matter how many times he called you a bimbo, a hooker who gets a boob job every couple of weeks, you still managed to get The Rock on SmackDown, the show that The Rock made. The Rock thanks you. Anyway, the second reason is to tell all the jabronis in the back that The Rock is back for good, and he is gonna WHOOP the candy ass off anyone who gets in his way. No one, and The Rock means NO ONE is gonna get in his way of winning the WWE title.
Jim Ross: The Rock is back in the WWE! We’ve only had two picks, and both of them have amazed us!
“Time To Play The Game!” Triple H’s music hits and the fans start booing as he shoves the curtain aside and walks out to the stage, a mic in his hand. He walks right up to The Rock and gets in his face.
Triple H: Rock, you’ve been out here two minutes and already I wanna beat the crap out of you. Rock, you better hope I’m not drafted to SmackDown, because if I am, your hopes will be shattered. If I’m drafted to SmackDown, Rock, you will never TOUCH the WWE title. I will your life a living hell, Rock. Do you understand that? I will-
The Rock: SHUT YOUR MOUTH JABRONI! (big pop) You do NOT interrupt when he’s talking. And you know what Pinocchio, I hope you do get drafted to SmackDown, so I can whoop that big nose of yours all over the ring!
Triple H and Rock go nose to nose as Stephanie and Shane move forward to break them up.
Jim Ross: Folks, we’ll be right back. We gotta take a commercial break!
{Commercial Break}
RAW comes back from the break and Stephanie and Shane are back at the podiums, ready to make their next picks. It’s Shane’s turn, so he spins the tumbler and picks up the ball that pops out.
Shane McMahon: RAW’s next pick, is arguably the greatest tag team of all time, the Dudley Boyz!
The fans boo at the mention of the Dudley Boyz, and Stephanie starts to spin her tumbler. The ball pops out, and she picks it up to read it.
Stephanie McMahon: Wow, what a coincidence. My next pick is also arguably the greatest tag team of all time, the Hardy Boyz! I guess that means we can have another interpromotional match tonight.
Shane McMahon: Fine, why don’t we have that match right now, then?
Shane and Stephanie leave their podiums and disappear behind the curtain.
Jim Ross: We’re gonna start our first match right now, and it’s gonna be interpromotional!
King: Go RAW!
“Drop The Bombshell” by Powerman 5000 hits the arena and the fans start booing as Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley push through the curtains onto the stage. They put up the “3-D” symbol, and then quickly make their way into the ring. “2Xtreme” hits and the fans burst into cheers. Jeff Hardy comes dancing out onto the stage as Matt Hardy throws up the “Team Xtreme” symbol. They run down the ramp, slapping hands with the fans as they go. They slide into the ring and pose on the turnbuckles. They get down and are immediately attacked by the Dudley Boyz.
Interpromotional Match
The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz
The Dudley Boyz attack the Hardyz as soon as they get off the turnbuckle, until the referee restores order and gets D-Von and Jeff out of the ring. Matt and Bubba start things off, and Bubba Ray has the advantage for the early part of the match, due to the attack. Matt soon starts fighting back, but Bubba tags in D-Von, who goes right on the assault. He controls the match for a while, until Matt suddenly counters a suplex into a reverse DDT. He crawls to his corner and tags in Jeff. Jeff dominates D-Von, using his speed advantage. Toward the end of the match, D-Von tags in Bubba Ray, who goes for a Bubba Bomb on Hardy, but Jeff counters it and kicks Bubba in the gut, then hits the Twist of Fate! Jeff climbs to the top rope as Matt clotheslines D-Von out of the ring. Jeff leaps off the turnbuckle and hits the Swanton Bomb! He hooks the leg, 1…2…3!
Winners: The Hardy Boyz
Jim Ross: The Hardyz have beat the Dudley Boyz, and Shane doesn’t look too happy about that.
King: Booooooo! RAW loses, boooooooo!
The cameras go backstage, where Triple H and Ric Flair and sitting on a couch in a locker room. The fans instantly boo upon seeing them.
Triple H: Look at that, it’s pathetic! If I get drafted to RAW, I’m gonna have to beat some sense into those idiots.
Ric Flair: Yeah, but first we gotta deal with The Rock, and then we’ll deal with beating sense into people and getting YOUR title back.
Triple H: That’s right, Ric. So you know the plan for later on?
Ric Flair: Yeah, I know the plan. Let’s go.
Triple H and Flair stand up and leave the room as the camera cuts back to announce position.
Jim Ross: What kind of plan do Triple H and Ric Flair have? Whatever it is, it can’t be good for The Rock. Fans, don’t go away we’ll be right back!
{Commercial Break}
Jim Ross: Welcome back to RAW everyone. In case you just joined us, RAW’s first pick was Brock Lesnar, and SmackDown’s pick was The Rock! The Rock then came out and made a “return speech” so to speak, but he was interrupted by Triple H, who said HE would become champion, not The Rock. We also saw The Hardy Boyz defeat the Dudley Boyz in an interpromotional match, giving SmackDown a win for the night.
King: That’s not fair, JR. The Dudleyz should’ve won!
Jim Ross: Well King let’s not be sore losers. We have another interpromotional match later on anyway.
King: Yeah, we’ll beat those SmackDown punks!
Jim Ross: Well it’s time for Shane and Stephanie to make their next picks in the draft!
The cameras go back up to the stage, where Shane and Stephanie are ready to make their next picks. Shane spins the tumbler and a ball pops out. He looks at the ball and gets a look of surprise.
Shane McMahon: That was just a practice, so I’m gonna do my real pick now.
Stephanie McMahon: Oh no you don’t Shane, that’s your pick, no matter what!
Shane McMahon: (sad and angry expression) RAW’s next pick…is…Eugene.
The fans cheer as “Child’s Play” hits and Eugene comes running out to the stage, smiling. Stephanie is laughing at her podium. Eugene runs around on the stage with his arms out like an airplane. He jumps up and down and claps his hands, before taking the mic from Shane’s podium.
Eugene: YAAAYYYY! I’m on RAAAAWWW! It’s gonna be SO cool and I’m gonna win matches and win titles and be like all my favorite wrestlers! Like- like Chris Jericho! He was REAL funny. I remember when he- he- he called Stephanie McMahon a slut!
Stephanie McMahon: EUGENE! I should have you fired!
Eugene: Slut, slut, slut! RAW IS EUGEEEEENE!
Stephanie McMahon: Security, get him off my stage!
A couple of security officers come out to the stage and go to escort Eugene backstage. Eugene sees them and runs away down the ramp and into the crowd. The security guards start to chase after him, but he disappears behind a curtain somewhere backstage.
Shane McMahon: I told you I should’ve repacked.
Stephanie McMahon: Whatever. (spins tumbler) It looks like SmackDown’s next pick is… “Captain Charisma” Christian!
King: No, another good superstar taken from RAW! And we get Eugene. Great.
Jim Ross: Eugene is a fine young man, King. There’s nothing wrong with having him on our roster.
King: There are about a THOUSAND things wrong with having him here!
Jim Ross: In any event, coming up in just a few moments is another match, and both of these men want to impress whatever GM drafts them. And these two were partners before they were drafted to separate shows in last year’s draft.
Charlie Hass’ music hits and the fans give him an almost silent reaction. He walks down the ramp and a fan extends his arm. Charlie goes to high five the fan, but the fan pulls his hand away! Hass shakes his head and rolls into the ring. “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Me Now” hits and the fans come to life in cheers as Shelton Benjamin hops through the curtain. He jogs down the ramp, slapping the hands of some fans as he makes his way down the ramp. He slides into the ring and gets to his feet, waiting for the bell to ring.
Charlie Haas vs. Shelton Benjamin
Shelton Benjamin offers his hand to his former tag team partner, and Haas shakes it. The fans cheer for the sign of respect from both superstars, but all of a sudden Haas grabs Shelton and rolls him up with an inside cradle! The ref reluctantly makes the count, 1…2…3!
Winner: Charlie Haas
Haas quickly slides out of the ring as Shelton gets to his feet. He walks over to the ropes and hits them in anger as he looks at Charlie Haas, who backs up the ramp, smirking. Haas laughs at Shelton before disappearing backstage.
Jim Ross: Now that was just wrong! Charlie Haas stole the win!
King: There was nothing wrong with that, he just caught Shelton by surprise. It should teach him to be aware.
Jim Ross: Whatever, King. We’ll be right back after a quick break!
{Commercial Break}
Jim Ross: We’re back live on RAW, and it’s time to see a RAW debut as Chris Cage takes on Chris Masters.
King: Who the hell is Chris Cage?
Jim Ross: He’s an up and coming athlete from Ohio Valley Wrestling, that’s who.
Some generic rock music hits and the fans give a very small reaction to Chris Cage as he jogs out to the stage. He raises one arm in the air, and then trots down the ramp and into the ring. “Masterpiece” hits and the fans immediately start to boo as “the Masterpiece” Chris Masters ****ily walks out to the stage. He outstretches his arms and makes poses, showing off his muscles as golden pyros go off on the side of the stage. He walks down the ramp, ignoring the boos of the fans and then gets into the ring.
Chris Cage vs. Chris Masters
An even match for the first few moments, but Chris Masters soon gains the advantage after Cage was not able to lift him for a suplex, and Masters suplexed him back first onto the turnbuckle. Masters dominates Cage for the rest of the match using mostly hard hitting power moves, with Cage barely getting any offense. At the end of the match, Masters locks in the Master Lock, a modified camel clutch. Cage doesn’t last long and taps out.
Winner: Chris Masters
Masters is handed a mic from ringside and begins to speak.
Chris Masters: You see? I am truly a masterpiece. In my two months in the WWE, nobody has ever escaped the Master Lock, they all submit. I am perfect, you won’t find a flaw on me. And I-
“Reflection of Perfection” plays and Mark Jindrak comes out to a small pop from the fans, mainly because he’s interrupting Masters. He walks down to the ring and gets in, then is handed a mic from ringside.
Mark Jindrak: Are you kidding me? You, perfect? Come back to reality buddy, you are far from perfect. You want perfect, you look at me. You say nobody has ever escaped from the Master Lock? And how many opponents have you faced exactly? That’s what I thought.
Chris Masters: It seems like you think you can beat me.
Mark Jindrak: Oh believe me, I don’t think, I know. If we get drafted to the same shows, I’ll see you in the ring.
The fans cheer Jindrak a little more as the two stare each other down and RAW goes to another commercial break.
{Commercial Break}
RAW returns from the break, and Shane and Stephanie McMahon are back at their podiums.
Jim Ross: Welcome back everyone, and as you can see, the two co-owners of the WWE are ready to make their next picks. I wonder who RAW will get next.
King: I hope it’s someone good, JR.
Shane McMahon: Well, it’s RAW’s turn to pick again, so let’s see who we’re getting.
Shane spins the tumbler, and the familiar white ball pops out yet again. He picks it up and reads the name. Shane gets a sour expression on his face.
Shane McMahon: RAW gets Rob Conway.
Jim Ross: Rob Conway is a fine young superstar, but he has no class or honor from teaming with those anti-americans La Resistance. Well now it’s Mrs. McMahon’s turn to pick.
Stephanie spins the tumbler, and picks up the white ball that pops out, and then reads it.
Stephanie McMahon: Looks like I got unlucky as well, Shane. SmackDown’s next pick…is Maven.
“Tough Enough” hits and the fans give a mixed reaction as Maven comes walking out to the stage with a purpose. He walks quickly right up to Stephanie McMahon and takes the mic from her.
Maven: Unlucky? Unlucky? You think you’re unlucky that you’ve picked me to go to SmackDown? Well how about me? I have to go to your second rate show with a bunch of jobbers! How’s that for unlucky?
Stephanie McMahon: Now you listen here-
Maven: No you listen here lady! (small pop) I am talent personified! I can beat any one of your stupid jobbers on SmackDown any day in any match! So you better get used to me, because I’m gonna be the next WWE Champion!
Stephanie McMahon: Oh you can, can you? Well then, I guess you won’t mind facing both of the Dudley Boyz next week!
Maven: That’s not what I-
Stephanie McMahon: Shut up and get off the stage!
Maven gets an angry look on his face and storms to the back, leaving Stephanie McMahon looking a little pissed off, and Shane laughing.
Jim Ross: Well I guess this means SmackDown has its first match.
King: Well I’m sorry to see Maven go, but he’ll beat the Dudley Boyz this Thursday easily!
Jim Ross: We’ll see, King. But coming up next, Shawn Michaels is gonna have a rematch with Kurt Angle from WrestleMania last night, and it’s gonna be a slobber knocker!
{Commercial Break}
RAW comes back on the air, and the two McMahons are at their podiums again, ready to make their 5th and last picks of the night.
Jim Ross: Well it’s time for Shane and Stephanie to make their last picks of the night, and the rest of the rosters will be decided randomly after the show.
Shane spins the tumbler and removes the ball then pops out. He grins at the outcome, obviously happy.
Shane McMahon: RAW is happy to announce it’s last pick of the night…Stone Cold Steve Austin!
“Glass Shatters” by Disturbed fills the arena and the fans erupt as “the Texas Rattlesnake” Steve Austin emerges from the back! He goes back and forth on the stage, holding up the one fingered salute as the fans mimic the gesture. Shane smiles as Stephanie seems to be in shock.
Jim Ross: STONE COLD! STONE COLD! STONE COLD! Stone Cold is here in the arena, and more importantly, here on WWE RAW!
King: YES!
Austin grabs the mic from Shane and waits for the deafening cheers to die down.
Steve Austin: That’s right, Stone Cold Steve Austin is back, and he’s here to stay! I just gotta make one thing clear right now, and that is that Shane McMahon: you don’t tell me what to do, (crowd: WHAT) you don’t order Stone Cold around, (WHAT) you don’t suspend him, (WHAT) you don’t fire him, (WHAT) you don’t do anything to him! (WHAT) You understand you stupid little son of a bitch? Good, next order of business. I am gonna whoop any sumbitch’s ass who’s in this tournament. Then I’m gonna win the World Heavyweight title, go home, drink some beer, have a party, drink some beer, watch TV, drink some more beer, and then drink beer some more! And nobody’s gonna get in my way! And that’s the bottom line, ‘cause Stone Cold said so!
Austin drops the mic and gives Shane McMahon a Stunner! The fans explode with deafening roars as Shane flops on his back. Stephanie laughs at him from her podium. Stone Cold raises his hands, giving the bird, and then walks backstage as RAW goes to another break.
{Commercial Break}
Jim Ross: Welcome back to RAW everyone, and I can’t believe what we just saw! Stone Cold Steve Austin returned, and Stunned his new boss!
King: I can’t believe he would do something like that! He needs to be punished!
Jim Ross: Well folks, what a night we’ve had already, but during the break, Stephanie McMahon’s last pick turned out to be Triple H! This could be bad news for The Rock, or bad news for Triple H! But fans, it’s time for a WrestleMania rematch!
“Medal” hits and the fans boo as Kurt Angle pushes the curtain aside and walks out to the stage. He walks down to the edge of the ramp and points to the sky as red, white, and blue fireworks go off behind him. He walks the rest of the way and gets into the ring. “Sexy Boy” hits and Shawn Michaels comes skipping out to the stage. He drops to his knees on the ramp and red and silver pyros go off behind him on the stage. He gets up and slides into the ring.
Kurt Angle vs. Shawn Michaels
An even back and forth match, with nobody having the advantage for most of it. Midway through the match, Angle starts to work on the ankle of Shawn Michaels, trying to weaken it so he can get the Ankle Lock locked in. However, toward the end of the match, Angle goes for an Angle Slam, but Michaels counters it into a back body drop! Angle gets to his feet and turns around…into a Sweet Chin Music! HBK makes the cover, 1…2…no! HBK backs into the corner, and allows Angle to get to his feet slowly. Angle turns around and Michaels goes for a Sweet Chin Music…but Angle catches his foot and takes him down to the mat, locking in the Ankle Lock! Shawn struggles to get to the ropes, he’s almost there…but Angle drags him back to the center of the ring! Shawn can’t take it anymore and taps out!
Winner: Kurt Angle
Jim Ross: Kurt Angle wins it, but kudos to both men here, they had a hell of a match!
King: He cheated, JR!
Angle gets up and raises his arms in the air, as Shawn Michaels rolls around on the mat holding his ankle. The fans boo Angle as he looks down at HBK and starts talking trash to him. Angle leaves the ring and walks up the ramp.
The camera cuts to the back, where Maria is standing with Triple H.
Maria: Triple H, earlier tonight you were drafted to SmackDown. What do you plan to do on SmackDown, and what are your goals?
Triple H: What are my goals? That’s about the dumbest question I’ve ever heard a slutty interviewer say. Hell, you’re worse than Terri Runnels! So here’s a dollar, (hands her a dollar bill) so go wait at a red light for a customer or something.
Maria slaps the dollar out of Triple H’s hand with an angry look and walks away. Triple H smiles.
Triple H: Rock, I hope you’re listening, because now that we’re on the same show, you’re gonna be sorry you ever talked to me the way you did. I am going to make your life a living hell, do you understand me? I am going to win the WWE title, and I am not going to let you get in my way. I am a 10 time World Champion, and I’m gonna make it 11 soon. Rock, you better watch your back around here if you wanna talk to people like that.
Triple H turns around and walks off, and the camera shifts back to ringside.
Jim Ross: Strong words by The Game, Triple H.
King: But he can back up everything he says, JR.
Jim Ross: We’ll have to see about that. But folks, don’t touch that dial, the main event is NEXT!
{Commercial Break}
RAW comes back from its last commercial break, and Shane and Stephanie McMahon are standing on the stage, both with mics in their hand.
Shane McMahon: Well it’s time for the main event of the night, and it’s going to be RAW vs. SmackDown! The superstar I’m picking…is Brock Lesnar!
“Here Comes The Pain” hits and the fans give a mixed reaction for the returning Brock Lesnar. He hops in place on the stage, before walking down the ramp with a focused look in his eyes. He hops onto the apron, setting off the pyros, then gets in.
Shane McMahon: And Brock, allow me to say that if you win this match tonight, you will be guaranteed a World title shot if you don’t win the tournament.
Stephanie McMahon: Blah, blah, blah, that’s great Shane. Allow me to introduce the superstar representing SmackDown…The Rock!
“If Ya Smeeelll…What The Rock…Is Cookin!” The Rock’s music hits and the fans cheer like crazy as he walks out to the stage! He walks down the ramp with a purpose and climbs to the turnbuckle, raising his arm high in the air as the fans start a “Rocky” chant. He hops down and stares at Brock Lesnar as the bell rings.
RAW vs. SmackDown Main Event
Brock Lesnar (RAW) vs. The Rock (SmackDown!)
Another back and forth match, with Rock using mostly power and speed moves, and Lesnar using mostly power and technical moves. They trade control of the match for a long time, both of them having momentum for a small time. After The Rock went for a Rock Bottom and Lesnar countered it into a T-Bone suplex, Lesnar started working on the ribs of Rock. Towards the end of the match, Brock lifted Rock up onto his shoulders for an F5, but Rock slides off his shoulders and lands on his feet behind Lesnar! Lesnar turns around and Rock goes for a Rock Bottom, but Lesnar shoves him forward, right into the ref! The ref falls to the mat. Rock turns around and Lesnar goes for a clothesline, but Rock ducks under it, hooks Lesnar’s arm, and hits the Rock Bottom! The fans erupt as The Rock hooks the leg, but there’s no ref to count the pin. Suddenly the fans start booing as Triple H comes running down the ramp with a sledgehammer! Rock turns around and gets DRILLED in the face with the hammer! Triple H drapes Lesnar’s arm over Rock as the referee starts coming to. Triple H leaves the ring as the ref makes a slow count,
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Winner: Brock Lesnar
King: YES! RAW wins! Way to go, Brock!
Jim Ross: How can you be happy about a win like that, King?
King: Easy, because we won!
Jim Ross: This wasn’t a fair win! Triple H hit Rock with a sledgehammer for god sakes! And now Brock Lesnar is guaranteed a World title shot after Backlash, if he doesn’t win the tournament in the first place. And look at Triple H, he’s happy with himself!
The fans boo as The Rock is laid out in the ring and Triple H backpedals up the ramp, smirking. Brock Lesnar gets to his feet and stares at Triple H and smiles as the RAW logo flashes across the screen and the show goes off the air…
