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Since the last few threads about WWE, quite a few ppl have revealed they watch it, so i thought id make a discussion thread about it.
So discuss everything to do with wrestling here, from WWE to TNA.
If any1 wishes to discuss things such as the Monday Night Wars, or the Monreal Screwjob, just ask. Also, if u have a question about anything like that, or other wrestling historical moments, just say so
It will be interesting to know just how much ppl know about wrestling.
I will also post all spoilers and news here.
Ill start with This weeks RAW and SmackDown! results.
Event: WWE Monday Night RAW
Date: Monday, August 16th, 2004
Location: John Labatt Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
Results by Carl Walsh of PowerWrestling.com, taken from RingsideMayhem.com
WWE RAW Opener:
At the start of RAW, Lilian Garcia asked the crowd to welcome the new World Heavyweight Champion... Randy Orton! With that, Evolution's music hit in the arena and Randy Orton made his way out to the ring as the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in the history of World Wrestling Entertainment! Ballons and ticker tape fell from the ceiling as Orton got on the ropes and held the title high. They show the front page of the Toronto Sun, and a picture of Orton with the gold made the front page. Orton got on the mic, and was met with a mixed reaction from the crowd, and then a small "Randy" chant broke out. Orton said he is hearing his name now, but last night it was a different story, they thought he was in over his head, they thought he hadn't earned his stripes, let alone survive the crossface and the sharpshooter, but yet, he is here standing before you the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in history! Orton said he has a favor to ask, he wants all the 24 year old males to stand up. Orton said to take a good look, because this is what the average 24 year old male looks like. Orton told them all to stand up again, take off your shirts and lets have another look shall we. Orton said to look at that, that is disturbing. The fans then began to chant "you suck" towards Orton, as he said that is the average shape of the 24 year old male. Orton said that makes what he has accomplished even more impressive. Not only is he better looking, he is just plain better. A lot of people think that Orton winning last night was a fluke, but it was destiny! We are then shown a video package highlighting the accomplishments of Orton since he arrived in the WWE. Orton said he did what nobody else could do, he beat Chris Benoit, 1-2-3, sure he is a little banged up, and it has taken all his strength to come out here, but that is the kind of champion that he is. There have been many champions before him, but he is unlike all the others, he is Randy Orton. Orton then repeated that statement which was met with boos from the crowd. Orton said to get used to this sight, get used to who stands before you, the suit, the beautiful face, because the Randy Orton era has only just begun!
The music of Chris Benoit then hit in the arena as he made his way down to the ring and last night, these two men shook hands after Orton won the gold. Benoit got on the mic and was met with the crowd chanting his name. Benoit said that before the Orton era begins, he wants to let him know, that is his first title defense is going to be against him! Orton said that he heard about the rematch clause, give him a few weeks to heal up, and he will beat him again! Benoit said Orton does not get it. Benoit just came from Bischoff's office, and he isn't waiting weeks, hell he isn't waiting another day! Because tonight, in this ring, it's going to be Chris Benoit vs. Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Title! Orton had a look of frustration on his face as Benoit left the ring to a huge ovation!
Referee: Jack Doan
Sylvan Grenier vs. Rhyno
The following is an all or nothing match with the stipulation being that if Rhyno wins, then Rhyno and Tajiri will receive a World Tag Team Championship match at Unforgiven. However, if Sylvan Grenier wins, then Rhyno and Tajiri will never be in contention for the World Tag Team Titles. With that, Rhyno and Tajiri stormed to the ring and this is a one on one match with Rhyno against Sylvan Grenier and this is a must win situation for Rhyno. Rob Conway accompanied his partner Sylvan Grenier out to the ring.
The start:
Rhyno and Sylvan Grenier locked it up in the center of the ring and Rhyno went behind Sylvan and rolled him up with a schoolboy pin for a one count. Rhyno then tripped Sylvan up and then he pinned Sylvan for another one count. Sylvan backed off and then kicked Rhyno in the gut and then dumped him through the ropes to the arena floor. Tajiri helped Rhyno get back in the ring and then Rob Conway nailed Tajiri with the flag and then he planted him with a DDT on the outside of the ring.
Mid-match notes:
Rob Conway gave Rhyno a cheap shot from the outside of the ring and then Sylvan Grenier covered him but only got a two count. Sylvan then whipped Rhyno off the ropes and gave him a one man flap jack and then he pinned him for another two count.
Sylvan Grenier whipped Rhyno hard into the corner and Rhyno fell right down to the mat and Sylvan covered Rhyno for another two count. Sylvan then whipped Rhyno off the ropes and went for a back body drop but Rhyno kicked Sylvan in the chest and then Sylvan responded with a clothesline to send Rhyno down to the mat.
Sylvan went for a clothesline but Rhyno ducked it and clutched Sylvan Grenier and gave him a belly to belly suplex and then a pin for a two count. Rhyno then went off the ropes and knocked Sylvan down with a shoulder block and Sylvan got up only to get knocked back down with a clothesline. The crowd called for the Gore and Sylvan whipped Rhyno off the ropes and Rhyno came back with a jumping clothesline to knock Sylvan down to the mat.
Rob Conway hopped up to the ring apron and tried to distract the referee and Rhyno gave him a right hand to knock him down. Sylvan then grabbed Rhyno and gave him a big time back suplex and then a pin for another two count.
The finish:
Rob Conway once again distracted the referee and Sylvan went to use the Canadian Flag but Tajiri spit the green mist into the face of Sylvan Grenier and then Rhyno hit Sylvan with the Gore and then the pin for the three count to get the win and as a result of this victory, Rhyno and Tajiri will meet La Resistance for the World Tag Team Titles at Unforgiven!
Winner - Rhyno
Kane and Lita's Marriage:
Kane read an invitation and this is to everyone all over the world, that Kane requests your presence for his marriage to Lita and that will take place next Monday, the 23rd of August at the Arrowhead Pond from Anaheim, California. To be broadcast live, here on RAW!
Tonight on RAW:
Word coming from Eric Bischoff's office; Kane has an opportunity to win the Intercontinental Title tonight as he faces Edge with the Championship on the line in a match that is being dubbed a Wedding Present by Jerry "The King" Lawler.
Backstage:
Lita was shown in the backstage area and The Coach caught up with her and asked her if she has any comments now that she is forced to marry Kane? Lita started to leave but Coach asked her what is going through her mind right now? Lita said that she just wants to be left alone and then she went into the women's locker room where the WWE Divas were there with a surprise for Lita, saying congratulations to Lita and Kane. Trish said that they wanted to turn her frown upside down, so they decided to throw her a bridal shower. Molly said that since Lita likes to sleep around so much, here's something that she could really use. First, there is birth control pills and let's not forget the condoms! The WWE Divas then sang "Trojan Man, Trojan Man" and then Gail Kim gave Lita a picture of her and Kane's first kiss. They are obviously in love. They don't have to worry about the baby because here's what it'll look like. Gail held up a picture of a deformed baby. Trish said that they saved the best for last and Jazz brought out a vibrator for those long cold nights when Kane is out of town. Trish said that Lita can thank them now. Lita just looked at the Divas with a look of anger and Trish followed her out of the room, saying that they tried real hard, besides she forgot her condoms. Trish wished Lita good luck next week and Victoria showed up and Trish said great job on Diva Dodgeball. Who was her coach? Stevie Wonder? Victoria responded with a hard slap to Trish as the show went to a commercial break.
The Heartbreak Kid Returns:
A video was shown for the Heartbreak Kid and it highlighted his career in the past two years and the video ended by saying "HBK Returns" and the crowd in the arena booed the video. (Canadian crowd.) Jim Ross stated that Shawn Michaels is setting his sights for a return to RAW at Unforgiven in Portland, Oregon.
Referee: Earl Hebner
Victoria vs. Gail Kim
Victoria's music hit in the arena and she made her way out to the ring and this is a one on one contest with Victoria facing Gail Kim and both of these ladies were involved in the Diva Dodgeball last night at Summer Slam but unfortunately for them, they lost to the RAW Diva Search Girls.
The start:
Victoria and Gail Kim locked it up in the center of the ring and both ladies shoved each other back and then the two locked it up once again and Gail grabbed Victoria by the arm and put her in an arm wringer and Victoria flipped to get out of it and then she twisted Gail's arm and whipped her off the ropes and then took her down to the mat with a monkey flip.
Mid-match notes:
Victoria hit Gail Kim with a standing moonsault and then she pinned her but only got a two count. Victoria then hooked Gail but Gail flipped out of it and kicked Victoria into the bottom rope. Gail then kicked Victoria to knock her out of the ring, almost landing on her head. Victoria tried to get back in the ring but Gail hit her with a baseball slide to send her back down to the ground.
The finish:
Victoria grabbed Gail Kim and perched her on her back and then gave her the Widow's Peak and then the pin for the three count to get the win.
Winner - Victoria
The Aftermath:
Trish Stratus came out to the ring and swung at Victoria but Victoria hammered away on Trish Stratus until Tyson Tomko made his way out to the ring and grabbed Victoria from behind. As Tyson held onto Victoria, Trish laid into Victoria with a straight right hand to send her down to the mat. Trish then signaled for Tyson to pick Victoria up and he did just that, lifting Victoria up over his head and then a strange woman came out to the ring and gave Tyson a chop block to knock him down. The crowd chanted "Stevie, Stevie!" and the 'woman' went over to Victoria and you could hear a member of the audience yell 'Steven Richards!!' The 'woman' then turned and walked away as Victoria looked intimidated.
Intercontinental Championship Match
Referee: Chad Patton
Kane vs. Edge (c)
Kane's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring for this one on one match against Edge and the Intercontinental Title is on the line in this match. Next week, Kane will be getting married to Lita after Lita agreed to the stipulations in Kane's match against Matt Hardy at Summer Slam and unfortunately for Lita, she is being FORCED to marry the father of her child. Kane took the mic and he said that he dedicates this match to his bride to be, Lita.
The start:
Kane and Edge locked it up in the center of the ring and Edge pushed Kane back a bit but Kane over powered Edge by shoving Edge right down to the mat. Kane and Edge locked it up once again and Edge twisted away on the arm of Kane and then he put Kane in a top wrist lock but Kane once again over powered Edge by shoving him down to the mat.
Mid-match notes:
Edge pulled Kane's legs against the steel ring post and Edge put Kane in a standing figure four leg lock on the ring post and then eventually released the hold. Edge then climbed up to the top rope and Kane shoved him down to the outside of the ring into the security wall.
As the match was going on, Lita walked out to the ring and Kane had a huge smile on his face as the show went to a commercial break.
Kane went for a power slam on Edge but Edge slid out of it and planted Kane with the Edge-o-Matic and then he pinned Kane but only got a two count as Lita looked on from the outside of the ring.
Edge knocked Kane to the ring apron and Kane stood up on the ring apron and then Edge speared Kane in the back to send him flying into the security wall. Edge then got out of the ring and pounded on Kane and then rolled him back into the ring. Edge headed to the top rope and came off with a missile drop kick to send Kane down to the mat. Edge then covered Kane but only got a two count.
Kane went to the top rope and Edge got up and hit Kane to slow him down. Edge hammered away on Kane and went for a super plex but Kane blocked it and shoved Edge down into the referee to send the referee down to the mat. Kane then stood on the top rope and waited for Edge to get up and then he jumped off with a clothesline to send Edge down to the mat. Kane then signaled for the choke slam but Lita grabbed Kane by the leg and stopped him. Kane said something to Lita and then he turned around and nailed Edge with a big boot to send him down to the mat.
The finish:
Kane set up for the choke slam on Edge but Matt Hardy hit the ring and gave Kane the Twist of Fate and Lita had a huge smile on her face and then Edge speared Kane down to the mat and pinned him for the three count to retain the Intercontinental Championship!
Winner, and still Intercontinental Champion, Edge
The Aftermath:
Edge grabbed the Intercontinental Championship and left the ring and Kane sat right up and he locked his eyes on Lita and Lita remained on the outside of the ring, showing no fear. Kane got out of the ring and grabbed a mic and forced Lita into the ring. Kane held onto Lita and he said that Lita would probably think that he'd be angry at what just happened. But he's not. Kane laughed and said that he can see what kind of relationship this is going to be and he is going to enjoy it. And nothing can upset Kane tonight because next week right here, live on RAW, they are getting married! And later that night, they'll consummate their marriage. Lita responded with a hard slap to the face of Kane and Kane said oh yeah, that's the way he likes it. It's going to be a hell of a honeymoon!
WWE RAW Diva Search:
The Coach was shown with the RAW Diva Search Girls and we are about to find out who will be voted off tonight. Will it be Joy, Amy, Carmella, Maria, Tracie, Christy or Michelle? Before we get to that, they asked each Diva if they could vote off a fellow contestant, who would they vote off and why?
Michelle: Carmella for the simple reason that she is extremely busy and she is just in it to win another contract and not make it a career with the WWE.
Christy: Carmella, only because she doesn't want it and all the rest of the girls do.
Maria: Carmella, just because she doesn't seem to put as much effort into each thing. She kind of reminds everyone of a dish rag and how she acts and everything. She doesn't have the enthusiasm.
Tracie: Carmella, because she does not feel as excited and wants this as much as every one of the Divas. I really want this and I have all the time and strategy to do it, I only wish she did too.
Carmella: Joy. I hate this because I don't want to say anything negative but just because she is married and has babies and it would be really hard to find the time to do this for a full commitment.
Amy: Carmella, because she doesn't really want to be here. She's made fun of the wrestlers, laughed at all the tests to prove themselves to the audience.
Joy: Carmella, because she hasn't been a team player. We love having her around and she's a beautiful asset to the team but she wasn't there for Diva Dodgeball and we had to do it without her.
Now that we know who the contestants want off, let's find out who the audience did vote off. And the diva going home tonight is Michelle. Stay tuned, much more from the Divas live later on tonight.
Backstage:
Chris Jericho was shown walking through the backstage area and he will battle Batista in a one on one match, next!
Referee: Michael Chioda
Chris Jericho vs. Batista
hris Jericho's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring for a one on one contest against a member of Evolution in Batista who was accompanied to the ring by Ric Flair.
The start:
Batista locked it up with Chris Jericho and Chris backed off and kicked Batista in the leg and then he backed him into the corner and hammered away on him and Batista gave Chris a shot to the head to knock him down to the mat. Chris got right back up but Batista sent him right back down to the mat with a hard right hand. Batista then stomped away on Chris Jericho as he was down on the mat.
Batista locked it up with Chris Jericho and Chris backed off and kicked Batista in the leg and then he backed him into the corner and hammered away on him and Batista gave Chris a shot to the head to knock him down to the mat. Chris got right back up but Batista sent him right back down to the mat with a hard right hand. Batista then stomped away on Chris Jericho as he was down on the mat.
Mid-match notes:
Batista shoved Chris Jericho into the ropes and when Chris bounced back, Batista hit him in the back of the head with a clubbing blow.
Chris Jericho went for a high cross body but Batista caught him and Chris slid out of it and shoved Batista into the corner and then he went off the ropes and knocked Batista down to the mat with a flying forearm. Chris Jericho drop kicked Batista into the middle rope and then he went to jump on him but Batista got up and lifted Chris into the air and Chris rolled over Batista and pinned him but only got a one count.
Batista shoved Chris Jericho into the corner and then he charged at Chris but Chris gave him a reverse elbow to knock him back. Chris then hit Batista with a chop block and then he went for the Walls of Jericho but Batista used his leg strength to get out of it. Ric Flair hopped up to the ring apron and Chris Jericho nailed him with a springboard drop kick to send him down to the arena floor.
The finish:
Chris hit Batista with a drop kick and then he took Batista down with a bulldog and then he went for the lionsault but Ric Flair interrupted it and the referee saw it and called for the bell.
Winner as a result of a disqualification, Chris Jericho
The Aftermath:
Batista hammered away on Chris Jericho and then Ric Flair got in the ring and gave Jericho a low blow. Batista then planted Chris Jericho with a spinebuster and then Edge's music hit in the arena and he stormed to the ring to make the save. Flair and Batista stopped Edge from getting in the ring and Edge ran around the ring and tried to get in the ring but was unable to due to Batista and Flair blocking him. Chris Jericho took a look at Edge trying to help him and Edge decided against it and turned back and left. Batista then nailed Chris Jericho and then picked him up and gave him a big time sit down power bomb as Edge looked at Chris Jericho like he was pathetic.
WWE RAW Diva Search:
The Coach was shown in the arena and he said that it's now time to vote for your favorite Diva and he brought out the Divas in their bikinis! We'll be down to five Divas next week in Anaheim.
Next week on RAW:
Who will be the World Heavyweight Champion by next week? Randy Orton or Chris Benoit after tonight's match? The biggest thing next week on RAW is the Wedding with Kane and Lita!
Backstage:
Randy Orton was shown in the backstage area and Triple H showed up and asked Randy if he saw that? Batista killed Jericho. That was awesome. Triple H asked Randy if he's all right? Triple H then said he knows what Randy is feeling. Last night was the biggest night of his life, he became the World Heavyweight Champion and Chris Benoit is breathing down his neck and he feels it's going to slip through his fingers. It's natural. But does he understand what being the World Heavyweight Champion means? Last night, he became the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in history. Does he understand what that means? Ric Flair didn't win his first World Title until he was 31 or something. Guys like Dave Batista would give their arm to get a shot at that Championship and last night, Randy Orton did what nobody could do. He beat Chris Benoit in the middle of that ring. You want to know how you deal with tonight? You go out there and you be Randy Orton. You be the guy that got you where you are. You rely on that talent and ability and what brought you to the dance. And you know what brought you to the dance? Evolution. So you go out there tonight and be Randy Orton. Put out all that talent and ability and let Evolution take care of the rest. Triple H told Randy that there is no problem because Evolution is his solution. Go out there tonight and make history by beating Benoit for the second night in a row. And when it's over, Evolution is going to be in the ring with him and they are going to celebrate like only Evolution can.
Unforgiven Theme Song:
"Survival of the Sickest" by Saliva is the official theme song for Unforgiven and that CD is available tomorrow!
World Heavyweight Championship Match
Referee: Jack Doan
Chris Benoit vs. Randy Orton (c)
Chris Benoit's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring for his one on one match against Randy Orton and this is a rematch from Summer Slam last night when Randy Orton defeated Chris Benoit to become the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in the history of wrestling!
The start:
As Randy Orton handed the title to the referee, Chris Benoit attacked Randy and backed him into the corner with some hard knife edge chops, kicks and right hands. Chris backed Randy into the opposing corner and nailed him with some hard knife edge chops. Chris then whipped Randy off the ropes and knocked him down to the mat with a hard clothesline and then he gave him a snap suplex followed by an elbow drop to start the match off intensely.
Mid-match notes:
Randy Orton gave Chris Benoit a thumb to the eye and then he went for a European uppercut but Chris Benoit hooked Randy's arms and pulled him down to the mat with a back slide and a pin for a two count.
Chris Benoit perched Randy Orton on the top rope and then he climbed up with Randy and gave him a shot to the mid section and then gave him a super plex down to the mat and then pinned him but only got a two count.
Chris Benoit gave Randy Orton a northern lights suplex into a pin but only got a two count. Chris then picked Randy up and laid into him with some hard knife edge chops and then he whipped Randy into the ropes and knocked him down with a thrust to the chest. Chris then pulled Randy away from the ropes and covered him for a two count.
Chris Benoit went for the sharpshooter on Randy Orton but Randy used his leg strength to get out of it and then Randy got up only to get pulled right back down to the mat and Chris went for the sharpshooter once again but Randy bailed out of the ring. Chris Benoit went for a tope but Randy moved and he saw him move so Chris Benoit stopped short and then went to the ring apron and nailed Randy with a drop kick to send Randy down to the arena floor. The referee started the count on both men and Benoit rolled in and out of the ring to break the count and then he slammed Randy Orton into the security wall and nailed him with a hard chop. Chris Benoit then lifted Randy Orton up and gave him a knee breaker into the steel steps and that left Randy Orton squirming around on the arena floor in pain as the show cut to a commercial break.
Coming off the commercial break, Chris Benoit had Randy Orton in the sharpshooter and Randy looked close to tapping out but Randy struggled to get to the ropes and was finally able to grab the ropes to break the hold. Chris then lifted Randy up off the mat and knocked him right back down with a forearm to the head.
Chris Benoit went to the ring apron and he tried to suplex Randy from the inside of the ring to the arena floor but Randy blocked it and gave Chris an uppercut and then a drop kick to send Chris Benoit into the security wall. Randy Orton then got out of the ring and grabbed Chris Benoit by the arm and whipped him into the steel ring post and then he got back in the ring and rolled back out to break the referee's count. Randy then rolled Benoit back into the ring and then pinned him but only got a two count.
Randy Orton put Chris Benoit in an aggressive reverse chin lock and he wrenched away on it as Chris fought to get out of it but was unable to. Randy told the referee to ask Chris if he gives up and Chris did not give up.
Randy Orton and Chris Benoit knocked each other down to the mat for a count of eight and when both men got up, they exchanged blows until Chris Benoit ran off the ropes and buried a knee into the abdomen of Randy Orton. Randy got up and kicked Benoit in the gut and gave him a modified neck breaker to get the upper hand. Randy Orton then headed to the top rope and came off with a cross body but Chris ducked under it and Randy went crashing down to the mat. Chris then kicked Randy in the gut and gave him a face first suplex and then he signaled for the finish. Chris Benoit then went to the top rope and came off with the flying headbutt and connected with it. Chris then rolled Randy Orton over and covered him for a two count.
The finish:
Chris Benoit hooked Randy Orton by the waist and gave him a series of German suplexes and then he put Randy in the Crippler Crossface and Orton tried to roll through but Benoit held onto the Crossface. Randy looked as if he was about to tap when Ric Flair and Triple H came out to the ringside area and hopped to the ring apron along with Batista and Chris Benoit knocked all three of them down and then Randy Orton planted Chris Benoit with the RKO and then the pin for the three count to get the win!
Winner and still World Heavyweight Champion, Randy Orton
The Aftermath:
Ric Flair and Triple H got in the ring and hugged Randy Orton as Batista grabbed Chris Benoit on the outside of the ring and slammed him into the steel steps. Batista got in the ring as well and he hoisted Randy Orton up on his shoulders and held him high in the air as Ric Flair and Triple H celebrated Randy Orton's title victory. Triple H gave Randy Orton the thumbs up and he smiled and then he wiped the smile off his face and gave him the thumbs down and Batista dropped back to slam Randy Orton down to the mat and then Triple H hammered away on Randy Orton with a number of right hands and then Flair gave Orton some right hands followed by some blows by Batista. Batista and Ric Flair held onto Randy Orton and Triple H grabbed the World Championship and talked trash, holding the World Championship in Orton's face. Triple H smacked Randy Orton around and then he showed him the World Title and laid into him with a hard shot to the head with the belt. Randy Orton was bloodied up as a result and Triple H went over and pounded away on Randy Orton some more and you could hear Batista saying that Orton is nothing without Evolution. Triple H picked Randy up and gave him to Batista who planted Randy Orton with the sit down power bomb. Flair then stomped away on Orton and then Triple H planted Randy with the Pedigree and Triple H grabbed the World Title and said that this is him, this is Evolution. Triple H shoved Randy Orton and then stood tall above Orton as the show went off the air.
Thanks to Joel Bates, taken from RingsideMayhem.com
Copps, which holds 17,500 for hockey, was tarped off with a maximum of 5,000 in attendance, which made for a quiet atmosphere at times.
VELOCITY
(1) Heidenreich beat Funaki.: Heidenreich looked sloppy. Funaki got a surprisingly decent pop but Heidenreich wouldn't sell for him. Heidenreich ended it at about the 3 minute mark with a sidewalk slam
(2) Booker T beat Shannon Moore. Big pop for Booker T in this match. Booker opened with a variety of kicks. Moore took control and tried to end it with a twist of fate, which he of course missed. Booker ended it with a bookend at about the 4 minute mark.
(3) Mark Jindrak beat Mabel Starr (sp?) There was very little reaction to this match. Both had little offensive moves beyond your standard punches and kicks. Jindrak thankfully ended the pain with a decent looking back suplex which he turned into a sidewalk slam
(4) Charlee Haas beat Akio Both received a decent pop. Akio was surprisingly sloppy looking throughout. He worked Haas leg and eventually took Haas down with a good looking missile drop kick from the top rope. Haas kicked out and won the match with a turn around cross body off of the top rope.
(5) Billy "Ass Man" Gunn beat Doug Basham (w/Danny Basham). Gunn didn't get the pop he seems to get in some house shows. Gunn goes on the offensive leading to the proverbial Basham switch. The biggest pop for the Velocity show came with a head on collision which of course led to the dramatic 8 count. Gunn finished off with A.J. Styles's "Styles Clash" after a second attempt at a switch between the twins.
SMACKDOWN
Tazz got a nice pop, but I expected much more.
Opening Segment:
JBL came out (after about four minutes of music) in one of the best visuals for TV. He was wearing a massive neck brace with his 10 gallon hat perched about 1 foot off of his head. It took him and Orlando 5 minutes to get to the ring. He had a decent interview where he addressed not pinning the Undertaker much to his dismay but that was all the Dead Man's fault. He accused the Undertaker of not passing the torch and said, "the Undertaker is very mean." One of the best lines came when he not only complained about being slammed into the car and the pain, but of the heat of the hood which burned him. He said the Undertaker would never get a rematch. Along the way he slammed Canada for not going to Iraq and got his cheap heat. Of course the led to the Undertaker coming out to the biggest pop of the night. JBL comically escaped with help from Jordan, but Orlando returned to help his boss. One punch and a choke slam later, the Undertaker was left with the belt in the ring. This ? hour segment (I kid you not and pray it will be edited by at least 1/2 ) was over. IT was funny, but way too long.
(1) Spike Dudley beat Scotty 2 Hotty to retain the Cruiserweight Title. Spike was quickly thrown over the top to the floor. Scotty quickly went for the worm but was stopped by Bubba. After some offense from Spike he then went up top for the double stomp but missed it. After some distraction and a quick counter by Spike he finished it with his top rope bulldog. The triple team then ensued ending with Spike nailing Scotty in the head with the belt.
Raw Recap
John Cena Interview: This was to hype next week's second match between him and Booker T. Spike got involved and said that Cena had no gold to back his words. Spike then landed a low blow, which then led to a beatdown by all three Dudley's and Spike saying, "Can you see me now?"
(2) Chavo Guerrero Jr. & Jamie Noble beat Billy Kidman & Paul London in a non title match. The match started quickly with London and Noble putting a display of nice technical wrestling and counter wrestling. London then took it to both men before Chavo took control. Chavo missed a weak looking springing leg drop. Kidman finally gets in the match to a nice pop and quickly pulled off an amazing looking fireman's carry into a neckbreaker on Noble. Kidman goes up looking for the Shooting Star but is knocked out of the ring. Chavo then scores the pin after reversing a pinfall attempt by London and by holding the ropes. A very good eight minute match, but the crowd was pretty quiet for this match.
Teddy long announces that Cena will fight D-Von later on.
Torrie, Jackie and Norma Lee come out and shoot t-shirts in a segment that seemed to be taped. It was a complete waste of time but it resulted in the 2nd biggest pop of the night thus far (hence why we have a diva search... sigh)
Interview Segment Two: Eddie Guerrero Comes to the ring to a massive pop. He calls out Angle who get the "You Suck" chants. He challenges Angle to a match tonight but Kurt refused saying why when he beat Eddie at SummerSlam. Eddie agrees that he was outwrestled for the first time he can remember, but reminds Kurt he holds a pinfall on him from WMXX. He says he respects Kurt and says that they are the only two that love the business. He wants to shake Kurt's hand but Kurt says you can't trust a cheat and liar. After about a 5 minute delay Angle agrees, and of course Eddie attacks him, leading to Luther storming the ring. Before the two can take on Eddie, Rey Mysterio comes to the ring and cleans house. Again, this was entertaining, but 1 and ? hours in, and we have 2 matches.
(3) John Cena beat D-Von with Booker calling the match at ringside. Cena comes out to a big pop. The match opens in typical brawling style. D-Von gains control but can't string more than 2 moves together without Cena taking back control. About 5 minutes in the match is over with an FU from Cena, which led to a stare down with Booker. A short and disappointing match.
(4) Rob Van Dam beat Renee Dupree. This was probably the best match of the night. Both start off with pinning moves back and forth, which ends with a good ovation. Renee took control and worked on submission (rest) holds. RVD counters with a heel kick and a superkick which led to a running moonsault. The best move of the night came with a beautiful German suplex by RVD on Renee which he held for a two count. It looked a lot more high impact than Angle's version. RVD then went for the rolling thunder but Dupree got his legs up. After some brief offense by Dupree Rob went to the top but was caught by Dupree in a big superplex. Dupee then did his dance, which allowed RVD to recover and end the match with the Five Star Frog Splash. After the match RVD was attacked by Suzuki who came out with a female manager. After some brawling moves Suzuki (at least who I think he is) put a claw on RVD and then through him backwards into the mat to KO him. A very entertaining ten minute match and a nice twist at the end.
Teddy Long Makes a "Major Announcement." Teddy comes to the ring and shows a promo of a superstar he has resigned. Of course it is the Big Show. We see a video of some of the Big Shows moments from years past. He also announces the 2nd match between Booker and Cena for next week and that Heidenreich will get his tryout next week.
(5) Eddie Guerrero & Rey Mysterio beat Kurt Angle & Luther. Surprisingly, this match didn't get the response that it should have. It was a good match, but by no means a classic, or up to the standards of either Eddie or Angle. The match begins with Luther beating down on Eddie. Eddie regained control and brought in Rey. Eddie does a nice spot where he picks up his partner in what appears to be an atomic drop and throws him into Luther so that Mysterio hit a drop kick. Luther quickly regains control of the smaller Rey and Luther got out of the ring (thank God as he is a horrible looking worker). Angle gets some brief offense in before Rey took control with a head scissors. Eddie is tagged in and quickly begins to pummel Kurt. Eddie went for his 3 suplex combo but is denied the third by Luther. Luther comes in, does some kicks and leaves us again. Angle then begins to go after Eddie's leg. Luther will do the same, with Eddie selling the leg lock as though he was shot. This goes on for about 5 minutes until Angle decides to show us a different move with the overhead belly to belly suplex. Angle and Eddie eventually collide heads, which will allow Rey into the match. Rey hit 3 very nice flying moves (head scissors, flying sitdown etc.) before the ref is taken out by Luther accidentally. Rey then hit a 619 on Angle, who was outside of the ring. Rey flew around the post to hit this impressive looking move. Rey sets Luther up for the regular 619 but as he spins Angle plastered him with a steel chair. Eddie finds a chair and chases out Angle to the back. Luther goes for the powerbomb (once he figured out where the camera was) but Eddie returns in time to hit the low blow. Eddie is tagged in and hits his 3 suplexes. Rey then hits the 619 allowing Eddie to hit the frog splash (once Luther moved 2-3 times to get into position) for the pin.
After the match Kurt returns out and has a bucket of paint, which he pours on Eddie's car, much to the dismay of Eddie. This is where the taping will end. After the show, we got ten minutes of Eddie looking upset and a bizarre bit where Eddie and Rey spread paint across each other's chests. Both leave and so do the few remaining fans.
Biggest pops:
1. Undertaker
2. Eddie Guerrero
3. Angle
4. Divas
5. RVD
Overall: There were three good matches but the segments were too long. It didn't help that the crowd was so small. I don't expect the WWE back to Hamilton for a while!
We have been told that over the past several weeks or so, WWE has bought out Scott Steiner's contract and he is now completely done with the company.
WWE had plans to bring him back was those were scrapped due to injuries among other things.
So as of now, Scott Steiner is finished with WWE.
Credit: WrestlingMayhem.com
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Steve Austin and ex-girlfriend Tess Broussard were involved in another incident earlier this month.
Austin and business manager George Vrabeck brought Broussard to California, with the intentions of presenting her with a $1.5 million check. In exchange for the check, Broussard would move out of Austin's life and agree not to pursue legal ramifications for any past incidents.
"I'm not a rocket scientist," Austin told The Times "But I knew I had to get out of this relationship....The plan was to go out, have a nice steak, hand [Broussard] a check and get on with my life."
After eating dinner at Mastro's Steakhouse, the two went to meet Vrabeck. However, Broussard's mood changed. Austin's former girlfriend claimed that they were not breaking up, since they had a wonderful night. She started getting irate.
Broussard then got on top of a table and tried to stab Austin with a steak knife. Everyone went down in a scuffle, before Austin's security guard was able to handcuff Broussard. Vrabeck was cut in his arm, while Austin banged his head.
Softcore **** actress, Broussard, is now claiming a lawsuit worth $10 million has been fired against Austin for luring her to the restaurant to stage an assault. The lawsuit also brings up one of the domestic abuse incidents from Texas.
Tess' story claims that Austin threw her back into her chair, before the guard came and knocked her down. She then saw Vrabeck stabbing himself, to the point where he started bleeding. The guard then said "I saw you stab him," indicating that she'd been set up.
More comments from Broussard included, "[Austin] turned into another character — mean, horrible, violent and emotionally abusive. He drank every night, beginning at 6 p.m. until he would pass out around 1 a.m." When it was noted that Austin claimed she had a problem with medication, she responded, "He got me started on pills. He'd open my mouth like an animal and stick the pills in my mouth. He said, if I'm taking them, you're taking them too."
On the subject of why they keep seeing each other, Broussard offered, "I was naive. He'd apologize and say he'd change and go to counseling, but he never did. He told me I was his soul mate, so I kept going back and really believed in the relationship. But it was a lot of empty promises." Austin stated, "I kept seeing her because, as kooky as she was, I still loved her. I feel like I've been a pawn on the chessboard. I was too trusting and too nice, and that's what I'll have to live with."
Austin currently lives in Los Angeles with Diamond Dallas Page, and will be seen on the screen in Adam Sandler's "The Longest Yard."
Credit: WrestlingMayhem.com
There is talk that if the Minnesota Vikings suggest it, Brock Lesnar will head over to NFL Europe next season for experience. This seems to be the most likely scenario for Lesnar as of right now from what sources say.
When Vince McMahon first found out that Lesnar was serious about leaving WWE and trying football, Vince had wanted to call a huge press conference to make a big deal about the situation, though Lesnar refused, thinking that nobody would take him seriously after that and that it would just be a publicity stunt by WWE.
Credit: WrestlingObserver.com Newsletter, taken from WrestlingMayhem.com
i used to watch the wcw and wwf before they merged,
& now that theyve split up the ppl between raw and smakdown i find it hard to get into now :yawnee:
i went to no mercy a few years ago and it wer 0wnage
also i got goldberg, booker T and Rey mysterio jr. 's autographs at a WcW tour a while back
i used to watch the wcw and wwf before they merged,
& now that theyve split up the ppl between raw and smakdown i find it hard to get into now :yawnee:
i went to no mercy a few years ago and it wer 0wnage
also i got goldberg, booker T and Rey mysterio jr. 's autographs at a WcW tour a while back
wow lucky to get those autographs, i went to WWE tour of defiance a few months back, was sooooo cool.
I dont remember much from back when WcW was at its peak in the mid-90's, mainly cos i was so young and diddnt really know what WcW was, only WWE. Wish i had, it must have been soooo cool to watch the monday night wars happen.
Hmm, i guess i could get used to Randy Orton being a face char, look forward to him kicking some Evolution ass in near future, also i'm off to see the Raw live and loaded tour in October, the one at Wembley. hope to see some good stars there
Hmm, i guess i could get used to Randy Orton being a face char, look forward to him kicking some Evolution ass in near future, also i'm off to see the Raw live and loaded tour in October, the one at Wembley. hope to see some good stars there
Damn ur lucky, i wanted to go to that but my parents said 1 WWE event a year was enough
Also, cant wait for the WWE shows to be LIVE from the UK! Will be sooo kool to watch RAW and SD! live and the Americains have to wait to see it
A little about the Montreal Screwjob for those who dont know.
The Montreal Screwjob is professional wrestling parlance for an incident that took place November 9, 1997, during a match for the World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight title between Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels in Montreal, Canada.
In October 1996, Bret Hart signed an unprecedented 20-year contract with the WWF after considering a very lucrative offer from World Championship Wrestling. The contract called for him to wrestle three more years and then complete his career in a behind-the-scenes position. Both sides felt that it was an expression of Hart's loyalty to the WWF and its loyalty to him.
However, by the middle of 1997, the WWF was in serious financial straits. Owner Vince McMahon informed Hart that he wished to withdraw from the contract and encouraged him to again seek employment with WCW. At this time, Bret was still WWF World champion.
As part of his contract, Hart had creative control over his character in the last days of his WWF tenure. He had two major caveats: he would not lose the WWF World title to Shawn Michaels, and he would not lose it in his home country of Canada. The legitimate feud between Hart and Michaels meant that neither man was willing to lose face to the other, but they agreed to work together for the sake of the business. McMahon began seeking a way to transition the title off of Hart.
Of course, Hart took immediate issue with the idea that he would lose the title to Michaels, in Montreal, at Survivor Series. He did not believe that Michaels would offer him a loss in return, and moreover he did not want to lose to Michaels in Canada. On November 1, Hart finally agreed to a contract with WCW, and was set to leave the WWF by the end of the year. McMahon tentatively agreed to work the match in Montreal with a planned disqualification finish, and told Hart he would lose the title the next month in Massachusetts. After much negotiation, Hart agreed to this plan.
However, in Montreal, things went a bit differently. Hart was aware of the possibility of a double-cross, and reportedly went as far as asking referee Earl Hebner to swear an oath that he would not participate in such an incident. The match script given to Hart detailed the planned disqualification finish.
During the match, Hart allowed Michaels to place him in the Sharpshooter, his famous finishing hold. Michaels then gave Hart his foot to reverse the hold, but McMahon stood up at ringside and ordered the timekeeper to "Ring the ****ing bell!" Hebner signalled for the nonexistent submission and Michaels was awarded the title. This is an extreme example of a screwjob (hence the term Montreal Screwjob) as well as a shoot event.
Hart was immediately outraged. He stood in the ring and spit at McMahon, hitting him in the face. He also destroyed several television monitors before climbing the turnbuckles and signing the letters "WCW" to the crowd. Backstage, he and McMahon had a physical confrontation in which he punched McMahon hard enough to break McMahon's jaw.
It was apparently the first double-cross in the modern age. In the days to follow, Hart left for WCW, and McMahon claimed he could not trust Bret with the title, fearing he would show up on the competition's television show with the WWF World title belt. McMahon had reason to fear this; earlier in the WWF/WCW rivalry, the WWF women's champion, Debra Miceli (wrestling as Madusa), showed up on WCW Monday Nitro with the championship belt. Miceli proceeded to throw the WWF belt in a trash can on live TV, imitating a well-publicized act by heavyweight boxer Riddick Bowe. Michaels claimed innocence but several years later admitted that he too had been in on the fix, as had apparently everyone except Hart's family and close friends backstage.
It is important to note that some observers hold the opinion that the Montreal incident was in fact a work, not a shoot, and that Vince McMahon, Bret Hart, and Shawn Michaels all conspired to generate controversy and interest in the product by staging it. However, given the enmity between Hart and McMahon which persisted for several years, as well as Michaels' confession of his role, this seems unlikely at best.
Its been rumoured he has been in talks with WWE about returning in a non-wrestling role, as his injuries prevent him from being able to wrestle properly ever again.
Also, ill try to find a video of the Montreal Screwjob for every1 to see.
Well i found a pic of the Montreal Screwjob, but cant find a video as of yet, I used to have 1 before I had to format my PC.
The pic shows referee Earl Hebner calling for the bell, even though Bret is not tapping out. In the video, just as the bell rings Bret reverses the Sharpshooter, like he was supposed to.
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