2003 WWE Diary(as seen of EWR forum)

January 3, 2003

Backstory:

After another depressing episode of Raw, I turned off the TV and sighed. What went wrong. The WWE was good in 2000 and early 2001. The shit hit the fan around the Invasion because of poor booking and not building on the WCW guys enough. Pushes were given to men like The Big Show, Albert, and Bull Buchanan, who will never draw a dime in this sport. While guys like Raven, Billy Kidman, and Rob Van Dam either got used very little or misused.

Then it hit me. I wrote a letter to the WWE feedback department expressing my concerns. I wasn't expecting a response. After all how many fan complaints have been ignored by Vince. I was shocked to get an email back:

I don't know who the hell you are but if you think you can do better, be my guest. You are the head writer. Only a few restrictions.

1)No one will be fired unless I approve

2)Roster split will stay intact.

3)Work with what you got unless I approve.

I headed off to WWE headquarters. A new era in sports entertainment begins.

Week One:

Smackdown 1-2-03 :

Qualities of Mattitude

Shannon Moore is sitting in the back when Matt Hardy(Version 1.0) comes in.

Matt Hardy V1:Shannon, since I have a match with Brock Lesnar tonight, I did you a big favor. I got you a match tonight as well. It is up next.

Shannon Moore:Who is it against.

Matt Hardy V1:It is against....Chris Benoit. No need to thank me. Only do what is best for my junior M'Fer. You could catapault yourself to stardom with a victory of Benoit like I did with my two victories over the Undertaker. The first step of achieving Mattattitude is a victory over an established main event star.

Shannon Moore looks a little flustered that he has to take on Chris Benoit on such short notice.

59

Notes:Matt Hardy Version 1.0 lost overness from this segment.

Shannon Moore vs Chris Benoit

Highlights:Benoit attacked Moore at the bell. Benoit with a release German Suplex and then he slapped on the Crossface. Shannon Moore taps and Benoit wins less than a minute in. * 1/2

59(56, 77)

A surprise video

We here fans chanting "Rocky" in the background. Then we here "The Rock Says" and The Rock giving Rock Bottoms and People's Elbows to various opponents.

Voiceover:Finally The Rock returns to Smackdown. Next week on UPN.

100

Its True, Its damn True

Kurt Angle is backstage sitting in a chair. the WWE World Title belt is laying on his lap.

Angle:Last week was a night of great sucess. Why. Because of the formation of Team Angle. They showed that little Canadian punk Chris Benoit what being a true hero is all about. And at the Rumble, Crippler, I will make you tap. Oh its true, its damn true. I will never lose this title. I will hold it to I retire. As for Brock Lesnar, YOU WILL NEVER GET A TITLE SHOT. Even if you do, I will make you tap. Oh its true, its damn true.

81

Rikishi vs Bull Buchanan

Highlights:Long story short. Buchanan attacks at the bell. Rikishi comes back, Bull attacks some more. Bull misses a flying legdrop. Rikishi hits a superkick for the pin. Rikishi dances. End of match. *

53(61,57)

Non-Title Match:Kaientai 2003 vs Los Guerreros

Highlights:Kaientai 2003 are Funaki and Tajiri. The Guereros had control for most of the match. Funaki was put in the Lasso from El Passo from Eddie, and Tajiri misted Eddie. Eddy tags to Chavo and Funaki rolls him up for a surprise pin. Kaientai 2003 have upset Los Guerreros. Too bad it was a non-title match.

70(70,87)

Guerreros are PISSED

Eddie is shouting something in spanish.

Chavo:We got screwed. I know. CALM DOWN EDDIE.

Eddie:Those two will not get away with this. We will put up the titles next week to prove that their victory was a fluke. We will kick their asses.

Los Guerreros will face Kaientai 2003 next week. This time the tag team titles will be on the line.

77

Team Angle vs Billy Kidman and Edge

Notes:Shelton got speared but Charlie Haas hit Edge with a chair causing the DQ. After the match Team Angle hit the superkick/german suplex combo to both men.

57(58,70)

V1

Matt Hardy is standing in the back.

Hardy:Well Shannon Moore failed to defeat Chris Benoit. He is still an M'fer in training. I will not fail at my task to defeat Brock Lesnar. I will prevail. My Mattributes will prevail over that gorilla Brock Lesnar. Justice will be served, V1 style.

75

Brock is WALKING

The title says it all. The main event is next.

82

Todays Mattfacts:

V1 is better than F-5.

The Rock is not the People's Champion, Matt is.

Brock Lesnar vs Matt Hardy Version 1

Notes:Brock tossed Matt around like a rag doll for the portion of the match. Paul Heyman made his way out and razzed Brock. This threw Brock off of his game long enough for Matt Hardy to throw powder in the eyes of Brock. Matt Hardy rolls up Brock pulling the tights. Matt Hardy scored the win. He is the second person ever to beat Brock. Brock pulls Heyman into the ring and The Big Show enters the ring. The Big Show attacks Brock, laying him out with a Choke Slam. These two have some unfinished business. Big Show just saved his agent from getting an F-5 ** 1/2

Notes:71(82, 73)

Notes:Matt Hardy Version 1 gained overness from this match.

Overall:69

Smackdown Rating:5.23

WWE Velocity 1-4-03

Cousin Nunzio vs Chuck Palumbo

Highlights:Nunzio worked on Palumbo's right leg throughout the match. Palumbo made a comeback with a pair of belly to belly suplexes but Nunzio caught the superkick and turned it into a dragon screw. Trailer Hitch got the submission for Nunzio. ** 1/2

Winner:Cousin Nunzio(via the Trailer Hitch)

69(63, 75)

Brock is not a happy man

Brock Lesnar:Last Thursday I had a match with Matt Hardy, and Paul Heyman decides to come out and distract me, causing me to lose the match. I was going to attack Paul Heyman but the one thing that stopped me was that seven foot waste of air, The Big Show. We have crossed paths before, Show, but this time it is personal. You denied a chance to get revenge and now you will pay. I don't care if I have to run through your fat ass to get to Heyman and Kurt Angle. You will be destroyed if you stand in my way.

82

The Rock shall return

We here fans chanting "Rocky" in the background. Then we here "The Rock Says" and The Rock giving Rock Bottoms and People's Elbows to various opponents.

Voiceover:Finally The Rock returns to Smackdown. This week on UPN.

100

Crash Holly vs John Cena

Highlights:Like you really don't know how this match will end. Well Crash got a few punches in but it was all Cena. Record Breaker(the move formally known as the Proto Bomb) gets the duke for Cena.

Winner:John Cena(via the Record Breaker)

65(62, 69)

What is Mattitude?

Matt Hardy is sitting backstage.

Matt Hardy:What is Mattitude. Mattitude is the thing to achieves greatness. Without Mattitude you would be nothing. You would be just an empty shell. That is what Mattitude is.

This concludes this weeks edition of What is Mattitude? Tune in every week on Velocity for a new installment.

82

Bra and Panties Match:Dawn Marie vs Torrie Wilson

Highlights:Basic Bra and Panties Match. Torrie got her shirt torn off and Dawn then got her shorts torn off. Dawn missed a splash and got DDTed, allowing Torrie to take Dawn's shirt off. Torrie Wilson wins.

Winner:Torrie Wilson(via removing Dawn Marie's shirt)

58(77,14)

Overall:72

Velocity Rating:5.75

WWE Heat 1-5-02

Motivation:

Stacy:You are the greatest. You have millions of little Testicles out there. You are number one.

Test sits in the background and nods. Test will open up Heat. Stacy and Test leave the lockeroom area.

72

Justin Credible vs Test(w/Stacy Keibler)

Highlights:Credible made some lewd comments at Stacy before the match, causing Test to just him. Test pounded Credible for about three minutes and finished him off with the big boot. This match was a total squash. **

Winner:Test(via big boot)

62(57,67)

Jericho talks trash about the Heartbreak Kid

Jericho:Well once again I have to face a washed up hasbeen. I had my problems with Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair. Now I have problems with Shawn Michaels. I would have no problem with him wrestling but he can't cut it any more. Losing is unacceptable and that is what he did to Triple H at Armageddon. I will put HBK out to pasture when we meet. I will prove that I am the Larger Than Life Living Legend.

89

Flair talks up Batista

Flair:You see this man(points at Batista). Wooo!!! He is best big man since Andre The Giant. I have stumbled upon a gold mine here. The best big man in this sport today. I am giving him my years and years of knowledge and he will be unstoppable. No offense to my good friend Triple H, but watch your back because the World Heavyweight Title belt is going on Batista. WOOO!!!

88

Steven Richards vs Jeff Hardy

Highlights:A back and forth match. Jeff missed the Swanton Bomb and Steven waylayed him with the Steven Kick to score the surprise pin. **

Winner:Steven Richards(via Steven Kick)

62(63,60)

Notes:Steven Richards gained overness from this match.

The Game

Triple H:Scott Steiner thought he was cute beating me in an arm wrestling match a couple of weeks ago but I will get the last laugh. I am your God and the reason why you watch the WWE. Some buffoon like Scott Steiner is not going to steal my thunder because I am the Game, your god, and I am that damn good.

78

Maven vs Sean O'Haire

Highlights:Maven got a few punches and a dropkick but that was it. O'Haire creamed Maven with a fireman's carry into a spinebuster for the pin. He calls that the Cruel Intentions. **

Winner:Sean O'Haire(via Cruel Intentions)

65(62, 69)

Notes:Maven lost overness from this match. Sean O'Haire gained overness from this match.

Overall:66

TV Rating:1.28

WWE Raw 1-6-02

Main Event Made:

Eric Bischoff is sitting in his office smirking.

Bischoff:Have I got a man event for you fans to kick off the new year. Chris Jericho will team up with Triple H to face Rob Van Dam and Scott Steiner. and you fans think I don't care.

Bischoff smirks as we fade to the arena.

75

Notes:Chris Jericho lost overness from this segment

Raven's Masterpiece:Not what you think

"Caw Caw Caw"

Out comes Raven in his old school ECW attire. He has a gym bag. What in the hell.

Raven:Tonight on Raw, my materpiece finally is revealed. However it is not what you thought it was or anything. This is my masterpiece.

Raven reaches into the gym bag....and pulls out the old WWE Hardcore Title. Wasn't that belt made extinct by Eric Bischoff.

Raven:Yes the hardcore title belt is back and I am going to defend the belt against the first person who comes out.

"What Does Everyone Want"

Out comes Al Snow to the ring. A former multi time hardcore champion in his own right. Snow runs to the ring and we have a match.

80

Notes:Raven gained overness from this segment.

WWE Hardcore Title:Raven vs Al Snow

Highlights:Some stiff weapon shots in this match. Raven was hit with head but kicked out. Snow tried to blast Raven with a fire extiguisher but couldn't get it to work. Raven creamed Snow with a trash can lid and hit the Evenflow DDT on a piece of wood for the pin to retain the Hardcore Title. ** 3/4

Winner:Raven(DDT on plywood)

73(71, 76)

Notes:The WWE Hardcore Title has gained in image.

The hottest free agent in wrestling:

Eric Bischoff is sitting at his desk when Rhyno walks in.

Bischoff:Rhyno. The hottest free agent in wrestling. You were in the WWE before the brand extension but got injured. So you are neither contracted to Raw or Smackdown. Well it so happens that I have a spot open on Raw that could use some filling.

Rhyno:I know what you are doing Bischoff. Sucking up to me, so you can sign me to your brand. Well I may or may not sign. I want to hear what both sides have to offer and I will make my choice in due time. I will make what is best for ME and not for any brand.

Rhyno walks off. Bischoff has a frown on his face.

Bischoff:I don't care what I have to do but Stephanie is not signing him if I can help it.

85

Three Minute Warning vs William Regal and Lance Storm vs The Dudley Boys-winners face the tag champions at the Royal Rumble

Highlights:The winner faces Bookdust at the Rumble. All six men brawled and Three Minute warning gets eliminated after a 3D from the Dudleys pins Jamal. Storm got hit with the 3D but he was not the legal man. This allows Regal to hit D-Von with the Power of the Punch and score the pin. Regal and Storm face Bookdust at the Royal Rumble. ** 3/4

Winners:Regal and Storm(via Power of the Punch)

75(76,76)

Kane vs Rico

Highlights:Poor Rico. Kane's punching bag tonight OR IS HE. Kane pounds Rico for about a minute and KEVIN NASH COMES FROM THE BACK. Nash assaults Kane with a baseball bat. Kane wins by DQ and Nash keeps up the assault with more bat shots. Kane is left a bloody mess in the ring thanks to the returning Kevin Nash. ** 3/4

Kane(dq after Nash murders Kane with a ballbat

74(77,68)

Nash reveals the truth

Nash is on the stage. He has a microphone.

Nash:You know that man in the ring. HE IS A FRAUD. He isn't the brother of the Undertaker. I will tell you who the hell he is. The Undertaker did have a brother named Kane, but he DID die in the blaze that killed The Undertaker's parents. That imposter is a man by the name of Glen Jacobs. He was just hired by Paul Bearer to play Kane. And 7 years ago the WWE got the bright idea to replace Kevin Nash with this moron. Diesel II. So Glen, paybacks are a motherf*****.

Nash throws down the microphone. The announcers are shocked at this. Nash just blew "Kane's" cover.

80

Goldust vs Dave Batista(w/Ric Flair)

Highlights:Goldust tried to defeat Batista, who is undefeated in the WWE. Goldust failed to take the big man down after Flair tripped Goldust up. Goldust went after Flair and Batista hit him with the Trip to Hell(Sitdown Powerbomb). Batista remains undefeated. ** 3/4

Winner:Dave Batista(via the Trip to Hell)

75(76, 73)

Molly Holly vs Trish Stratus

Highlights:Trish and Molly had a good little match until Victoria ran in. Victoria attacks both women causing a no-contest. A three way brawl occurs and no winner is determined. ***

Winner:None(due to Victoria attacking both women)

78(88, 55)

After the commericial it is announced to Victoria will face Trish and Molly both for the Woman's Title at the Royal Rumble.

Christian vs Booker T

Highlights:Christian hit a reverse DDT for two and misses a flying elbowdrop. Booker T made a comeback. Pair of ax kicks and a spinaroonie. Spinebuster Slam and then the Houston Hangover gets the duke. Booker T scores a big win. *** 1/4

Winner:Booker T(via Houston Hangover)

83(84, 81)

Scott Steiner and Rob Van Dam vs Triple H and Chris Jericho

Highlights:RVD played Ricky Morton and he made the hot tag after a spin kick to Jericho. Steiner smoked Jericho with a couple of suplexes and Steiner brawled with HHH to the back(RVD got tagged back in, on Steiners way out). Jericho tagged RVD with a chair but HBK comes out. The referee is meanwhile trying to break up the fight between Steiner and The Game. Jericho swings at HBK with the chair but HBK ducks. HBK yanks the chair away and creams Jericho with it. RVD hops up and five stars Jericho for the win. *** 1/4

Winners:Scott Steiner and RVD(via Five Star Frog Splash on Jericho for the pin)

82(85, 77)

Overall:78

Triple H complains that RVD was too reckless. WELL DEAL WITH IT. Jesus christ freakin' crybaby

Raw Rating:6.11

Royal Rumble Card:

Royal Rumble Match:Partipents TBA

WWE World Title:

Chris Benoit vs Kurt Angle©

WWE World Heavyweight Title

Triple H© vs Scott Steiner

WWE World Tag Team Titles:

Bookdust© vs William Regal and Lance Storm

WWE Woman's Title:

Victoria© vs Trish Stratus vs Molly Holly.

Card subjected to change.

Special Fan Poll:Should Rhyno go to Raw or Smackdown -Vote now.

January 3, 2003

Week 2

Smackdown 1-9-02

A trade

Stephanie McMahon comes out to the ring with a microphone.

Stephanie:A trade has been made between Raw and Smackdown. At the request of Dawn Marie, Torrie Wilson has been traded to Smackdown for this man.

"Stand back there is a Hurricane Coming"

Out comes The Hurricane. He left Smackdown and now he is back.

Stephanie:Yes I took you back but I am going to make sure your loyality never sways again. Tonight you will face Bill Demott. This is a reminder to all that defect to Raw and then come crawling back, you will get back but not without some punishment.

76

Notes:Bill DeMott gained overness from this segment.

Bill DeMott vs the Hurricane

Highlights:Hurricane used his quickness to dodge DeMott. DeMott gained advantage with power however. DeMott missed a splash off the top and the Hurricane hit two superkicks and went for the Hurri-Chokeslam. Mistake. Demott beat up the Hurricane and shoved the referee. DQ win for The Hurricane. Afterwards DeMott powerslams and hits the moonsault to the Hurricane. ** 1/2

Stephanie:Welcome back to Smackdown, Hurricane. Now we are even.

Winner:Hurricane via DQ

70(64,76)

Kurt is ready for the Rumble and attempts to rap

Kurt:Benoit, you had your brush with greatness when you teamed with me. Now you will tap like the sap that you are. So the WWE World Title will remain in my lap and the fans will clap. So it ends this rap, Benoit you will tap next Sunday. and thats a wrap.

81

WWE Tag Team Titles:Kaientai 2003 vs Los Guerreros©

Highlights:What a match this was. A camel clutch/dropkick to the face combo on Chavo nearly snagged the titles. An elvated missile dropkick got another nearfall. Eddie however clocks Tajiri with a tag title belt to score the pin. Los Guerreros retain. ***

Winners:Los Guerrero(via a beltshot to Tajiri)

79(69,90)

Notes:The WWE Tag Team title has lost image.

A match signed for the Rumble

The Guerreros are celebrating in the back when Stephanie McMahon comes in.

Stephanie:You think you are cute ruining a tag title match. Well here is something to think about. You will defend those tag team titles at the Rumble against Kaientai 2003 AGAIN. This time the belts will be hanging above the ring and it will be a ladder match.

The Guerreros are protesting but Stephanie has made her ruling.

95

Notes:Stephanie McMahon gained overness from this segment. Eddie Guerrero gained overness from this segment. Tajiri gained overness from this segment.

Spanky vs Albert

Highlights:Debut for Spanky, the newest signing of Smackdown. Spanky was thrown around like a rag doll but Spanky hit a surprise sunset flip and scored the pin. Spanky than ran to the back before Albert could get revenge. Spanky could be a big star in the Smackdown cruiserweight division. ** 1/2

Winner:Spanky(via sunset flip)

67(61, 74)

Notes:Albert lost overness from this match.

Finally the Rock has come back to Smackdown

"If you smell what the Rock is cooking"

The crowd pops big time and out comes the Rock. He has returned. The Rock enters the ring.

The Rock:Finally The Rock has come back....to Smackdown.

The crowd cheers.

The Rock:It is great to be back. 2003 is going to be the year of the Rock. The Rock will regain the WWE World Title this year if you smell what the Rock...

Mattitude facts:

Matt Hardy was originally the favorite to play the Scorpion King in the Mummy Returns and the Scorpion King but he turned down the part.

Matt Hardy can do the People's eyebrow better than the Rock.

Out comes Matt Hardy Version 1.0 with his junior M'fer Shannon Moore. What business does Matt Hardy have out here. He enters the ring. The Rock looks a little upset.

The Rock:Before you speak let the Rock ask you one question, WHO in the blue hell do you think you are.

Mattitude:I'm Ma...

The Rock:IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YOUR NAME IS.

The crowd cheers.

the Rock:You intruded on the Rock's comeback so you have three seconds and The Rock means three seconds before the Rock lays the smackdown on you.

Matt Hardy:You listen Rock. You are no longer the star of Smackdown and 2003 is not the year of the Rock. It is the year of Matt Hardy....Version 1.0. By the time I have achieved total greatness, the fans will forget all about you Rocky. But I admit one thing. You are great. But you are lacking one essential thing.

The Rock:What is that pray tell, you rooty poo.

Matt Hardy:Mattitude. You are too late to be saved so I will do you a favor by putting you out of wrestling.

The Rock:So you want a match tonight.

Matt Hardy:Not tonight. I have a hangnail. I cannot wrestle tonight...you will fight my junior M'fer, Shannon Moore. Shannon, you have another chance to become a full fledged M'Fer. Do not blow it this time.

87

Notes:Matt Hardy Version 1.0 gained overness from this segment.

Shannon Moore(w/Matt Hardy Version 1.0) vs The Rock

Highlights:The Rock layed the smackdown on Shannon Moore with punches at the bell. The Rock threw Moore to the outside and Moore looks to have landed on his leg. Matt Hardy throws him back into the ring and Moore walks right into the Rock Bottom. The Rock scores the pin. The Rock leaves but after the match, Matt Hardy slaps Shannon Moore around a bit. So the Rock comes back to the ring and lays out Matt Hardy with a Rock Bottom. The Rock stands tall but Mattitude will not live this one down. ** 3/4

Winner:The Rock(via The Rock Bottom)

73(69, 78)

Rhyno sees what the Smackdown side has to offer

Stephanie is in her office when Rhyno walks in.

Stephanie:Rhyno, Smackdown's hottest free agent. I saw you talking to Eric Bischoff on Raw. A piece of advice, do not sign with that piece of slime. He only will use you for his own gains. I will however give you main event matches and title shots. I...

Rhyno holds up his hand.

Rhyno:Just bring a contract to the Rumble. I will tell the Bischoff the same thing. I will read them both and see what is the better offer. I will make my decision at the Royal Rumble. The decision will be best for me and not for any brand.

94

Notes:Rhyno gained overness from this segment.

The Big Show vs Edge

Highlights:Very few because it is a Big Show match. Edge hit a spear off the second rope but Heyman got involved. Edge attacked him and Brock entered the ring. Brock wiped out the Show with a chair and Edge scored the pin. After the match, Brock hit the F5 on The Show and stalked Heyman. ** 1/2

Winner:Edge(help from Brock)

71(78, 57)

Brock Lesnar and Chris Benoit vs Team Angle

Highlights:Team Angle used some great technical wrestling skills but so did Benoit and Brock even busted out some moves that he learned from his amauteur days. Benoit suplexes Charlie and Kurt Angle ran out and broke a crutch over Benoit. DQ happens. Afterwards Kurt, Charlie, and Shelton beat up Benoit and Brock. Big Show came out as well and choke slammed Brock. Team Angle stood tall as Smackdown went off of the air. ** 3/4

73(67, 79)

Overall:76

TV Rating:5.23

Royal Rumble Card:

Royal Rumble Match:Partipents TBA

WWE World Title:

Chris Benoit vs Kurt Angle©

WWE World Heavyweight Title

Triple H© vs Scott Steiner

WWE World Tag Team Titles:

Bookdust© vs William Regal and Lance Storm

WWE Tag Team Title Ladder Match

Los Guerreros© vs Kaientai 2003

WWE Woman's Title:

Victoria© vs Trish Stratus vs Molly Holly.

Plus Rhyno will make his choice.

Card subjected to change.

Fan Poll: Should Rhyno go to Raw or Smackdown

WWE Velocity 1-11-02

Crash Holly vs John Cena

Highlights:Rematch from last week. Much of the same happens except Crash got a two count on the Crash Landing. Crash misses a top rope splash and Cena hits the Record Breaker for the pin. ** 1/2

Winner:John Cena(via the Record Breaker)

68(62, 74)

Rhyno

A video showing Rhyno goring various opponents. At the end it asks what side will Rhyno choose. Find out at the Royal Rumble.

98

Notes:Rhyno gained overness from this segment.

What is Mattitude II

Matt Hardy is sitting in the lockeroom.

Matt Hardy:What is Mattitude? Mattitude is not just a state of mind, it is a way of life. That is what Mattitude is.

This concludes this weeks edition of What is Mattitude? Tune in every week on Velocity for a new installment.

79

Shelton Benjamin(w/Charlie Haas and Paul Heyman) vs Rikishi

Highlights:Rikishi with a superkick after Shelton controlled the match with mat based tactics. Rikishi decked Charlie and went after Paul. Shelton hits a spin kick knocking Rikishi down. Benjamin picks up the win over Rikishi. **

Winner:Shelton Benjamin(via spin kick)

63(62, 65)

Notes:Shelton Benjamin gained overness from this match.

Rikishi is upset

Rikishi:Paul Heyman. Your life will be a living hell when I get done with you. My goal in life is you put your head between my cheeks. You will get a stinkface and I will not rest until you get one.

63

WWE Cruiserweight Title:Jaime Knoble(w/Nidia) vs Billy Kidman©

Highlights:Kidman is depressed because his girlfriend Torrie got traded to Raw for the Hurricane. Knoble hit some suplexes but he made the fatal mistake of trying to power bomb Kidman. When will everyone learn. One bulldog later and Kidman hits the Shooting Star Press to retain the gold. Afterwards Nidia tries to console Knoble. ** 3/4

74(62, 87)

Notes:The WWE Cruiserweight title has gained in image.

Overall:73

TV Rating:5.75

WWE Heat 1-12-02

D'Lo Brown vs Test(w/Stacy Keibler)

Highlights:The Testicles were in full force tonight on Heat. D'Lo misses the Lo Down and Test hit a big boot for the pin. Test scores another win. Test has been on a roll as of late in the WWE. **

Winner:Test(via a big boot

66(59,74)

Rhyno

The Rhyno music video from Velocity was reshown. Who will he join Raw or Smackdown.

100

Notes:Rhyno gained overness from this segment.

HBK shoots off his mouth about Chris Jericho

Shawn Michaels:Chris Jericho calls me a hasbeen. Well I think Chris Jericho is jealous because he is a Shawn Michaels wannabe. He isn't good enough to carry my bags. The Heartbreak Kid will rock on and win the Royal Rumble. No one will stop him, not even a punk like Chris Jericho

94

Notes:Shawn Michaels gained overness from this segment.

Johnny Stamboli vs Spike Dudley

Highlights:The announcers played this match up as a match between two possible competitors of the revived hardcore division. Stamboli hit a spinning DDT but he misses a flying legdrop. Spike hit some punches and Dudley Dawged Stamboli for the duke. ** 1/2

Winner:Spike Dudley(via Dudley Dawg)

70(63, 77)

Highlights from last Monday:

Footage of Kevin Nash attacking Kane and accusing him of being a fraud is shown. Will Kane respond this Monday. Tune in to find out.

94

Notes:Kevin Nash gained overness from this segment.

Justin Credible vs Jeff Hardy

Highlights:The mighty have fallen haven't they. Jeff Hardy manages to blow two spots about every 30 seconds. Credible superkicks Hardy but he gets the foot on the rope. Credible missed a fistdrop and Hardy "hits" the Whisper in the Wind and hits the Swanton Bomb for the duke(first move by Hardy hit full on in this match) **

Winner:Jeff Hardy(via the Swanton Bomb)

64(59, 69)

Maven vs Christopher Nowinski

Highlights:Two of the standouts from Tough Enough I battle on Heat. Maven hit two dropkicks and then flew off the top with a crossbody. Nowinski however rolls through and pulls the tights for the pin. Maven dropkicks Nowinski out of the ring after the match and Nowinski runs to the back. ** 1/2

Winner:Christopher Nowinski(via reversing a crossbody and pulling the tights)

69(71, 67)

Overall:72

TV Rating:1.28

Royal Rumble Card:

Royal Rumble Match:

Raw:Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, Rob Van Dam, Kane, Kevin Nas, and ten others.

Smackdown:Edge, Brock Lesnar, The Big Show, Charlie Haas, Shelton Benjamin, and ten others.

WWE World Title:

Chris Benoit vs Kurt Angle©

WWE World Heavyweight Title

Triple H© vs Scott Steiner

WWE World Tag Team Titles:

Bookdust© vs William Regal and Lance Storm

WWE Tag Team Title Ladder Match

Los Guerreros© vs Kaientai 2003

WWE Woman's Title:

Victoria© vs Trish Stratus vs Molly Holly.

Plus Rhyno will make his choice.

Card subjected to change.

WWE Raw 1-13-02

Raw is War 1-13-02

Tonight:Rob Van Dam vs Chris Jericho and the offical contract signing for the World Title match at the Rumble.

A challenge

"Can You Dig it, sucka"

Out comes Booker T and he doesn't look in a very good mood. He enters the ring.

Booker T:Batista, last week you defeated Goldust and screwed him out of the win. Well I want a little payback so tonight how abouts you and me sucka. I can dig that.

"wooo"

Out comes Ric Flair and Batista.

Flair:Booker T you got your match tonight. You will just be another notch on the undefeated streak of Batista. You will take a trip to hell. Wooo!!!

78

WWE Woman's Title:Torrie Wilson vs Victoria©

Highlights:Torrie made her debut after being traded to raw for the Hurricane at the request of Dawn Marie. Torrie tried and only got a two count off of her swinging neckbreaker. Victoria destroyed Torrie with two clotheslines and hit the Widow's Peak for the win to retain the Woman's title. Trish Stratus ran out to save Torrie from further beating and Molly came out and attacked Trish. Victoria attacked Molly and it will be a three way woman's match at the Rumble for the title between Molly, Trish, and Victoria. * 1/2

Winner:Victoria(via the Widow's Peak)

59(69, 39)

Notes:Torrie Wilson lost overness from this match. Victoria gained overness from this match.

Kane RIP(1997-2003)

Kane is backstage. He is wearing a t-shirt and blue jeans with his mask.

Kane:Last week Kevin Nash said something that got to me. He more or less said that I can't do well in being something I am not. and what has Kane done for me. A one day reign as WWE World Champion, a few tag team reigns, and some controversy that Triple H stirred up that I am not even getting into. So Kane is no more. I will do something that Kevin Nash did, be myself. I will win the Royal Rumble and then capture the World Title at Wrestlemania. I will destroy Kevin Nash however in the process to prove that I am the best big man in this sport today.

Glen "Kane" Jacobs takes off his mask and throws it into a garbage can. We fade out.

84

Bubba Ray Dudley vs William Regal

Highlights:Regal outwrestled Bubba but he misses a corner charge. Bubba hit a series of clothesline but Regal got the brass knuckles. Bubba went for a suplex but Regal popped him with the brass knuckles and fell on top for the pin. Regal and his partner Lance Storm will face Bookdust for the tag gold at the Rumble. ** 3/4

Winner:William Regal(brass knuckles punch)

75(73, 78)

WWE Hardcore Title:Raven© vs Jeff Hardy

Highlights:Jeff Hardy showed some flashes of his old self. Maybe he has a ninch in the Hardcore Division. Jeff brought a ladder into the match and Jeff set up Raven on a table. Swanton Bomb off of the ladder misses and Raven hits Hardy with the Evenflow DDT onto a trash can lid to score the pin. ** 1/2

Winner:Raven(via Evenflow DDT on a trash can lid)

70(68, 72)

Notes:The WWE Hardcore title has gained in image.

Contract signing

Usual contract signing fare. Steiner signs and then HHH signs. Then HHH decks Steiner with a cheapshot and overturns the table on him. HHH now goes underneath the contract signing table to reveal a sledgehammer. HHH hits two shots to the chest and a shot to the head. Steiner is spitting up blood. HHH pedigrees Steiner and stands tall. Will this be what we see at the Rumble.

69

Notes:Triple H lost overness from this segment.

Christopher Nowinski and Sean O'Haire vs Tough Enough

Highlights:Not much to write home about here. O'Haire hits the Cruel Intentions to both Snow and Maven. Nowinski picks up an easy pin on Maven because of it. ** 1/2

Winners:O'Haire and Nowinski(via Nowinski pinning Maven after an O'Haire cruel intentions)

70(67, 73)

Notes:Al Snow lost overness from this match. Maven lost overness from this match. Sean O'Haire gained overness from this match. Chris Nowinski gained overness from this match.

Christian vs Glen Jacobs

Highlights:Jacobs had ditched the bodysuit for red and black striped tights. Christian bumped his ass off and even got some offense in. Jacobs powered out of the Unprettier and hits the Choke Slam to score the pin on Christian. ***

Winner:Glen Jacobs(via Choke Slam)

79(81, 77)

Kevin Nash vs Spike Dudley

Highlights:Nash makes his in ring return. Nash with a big boot, side slam, and snake eyes to Spike. Nash bearhugged the rest of his way through the match. Spike got a brief advantage with a clip to the leg but Nash kicked and punched Spike. Nash went for the Jackknife but Glen Jacobs enters the ring and attacks Nash. Nash wins via DQ. Jacobs clotheslines Nash to the outside and Nash staggers to the back. **

Winner:Kevin Nash(via DQ)

63(67, 57)

Booker T vs Dave Batista

Highlights:This was Booker T bumping for every little punch or kick of Batista. Batista went for the Trip to Hell but Booker T backdrops out of it. Booker T with a pair of ax kicks and spinaroonie but Batista clotheslines him as he spins up. Booker T and Batista brawl and the referee gets knocked down. The referee calls for the bell DQing both men. They brawl to the back afterwards. *** 1/4

Winner:No One(Double DQ)

81(82, 80)[/i]

Rob Van Dam vs Chris Jericho

Notes:Another great match. Jericho played a jackass heel to profection. Everytime RVD cartwheeled or flipped, Jericho popped him with a clothesline. Jericho hits a lionsault but only gets a two count. Second Lionsault misses. RVD hits a pair of spin kicks and the rolling thunder. Five Star misses and Shawn Michaels runs out and decks Jericho. Five Star hits this time and scores the pin. Jericho sulks as HBK celebrates the win with RVD. *** 1/4

Winner:Rob Van Dam(via HBK interference and Five Star Frog Splash)

84(85, 83)

74

TV Rating:6.11

Royal Rumble Card:

Royal Rumble Match:

Raw:Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, Rob Van Dam, Glen Jacobs, Kevin Nash, Dave Batista, Christian and eight others.

Smackdown:Edge, Brock Lesnar, The Big Show, Charlie Haas, Shelton Benjamin, and ten others.

WWE World Title:

Chris Benoit vs Kurt Angle©

WWE World Heavyweight Title

Triple H© vs Scott Steiner

WWE World Tag Team Titles:

Bookdust© vs William Regal and Lance Storm

WWE Tag Team Title Ladder Match

Los Guerreros© vs Kaientai 2003

WWE Woman's Title:

Victoria© vs Trish Stratus vs Molly Holly.

Plus Rhyno will make his choice.

Card subjected to change.

January 3, 2003

Week 3

WWE Smackdown 1-16-02

A main event made tonight

Kurt Angle enters the office of Stephanie McMahon.

Kurt:What do you want Stephanie. I am a busy man.

Stephanie:Well the doctors have cleared you to wrestle so how about a little tuneup for the match at the Rumble. Non-Title you vs Edge.

Kurt:This is bullshit. BULLSHIT.

Stephanie:And by the way...your match with Chris Benoit is now an I-Quit Match. We will see who the better submission wrestler is at the Rumble.

Kurt walks out of the GM's office sulking. What a main event for tonight and a stipulation for the WWE World Title Match at the Rumble.

87

Tough Love...Mattitude style

Shannon Moore is in the rockeroom when Matt Hardy hits him from behind with a chair. Hardy slaps him a couple of times and rubs his face into the floor.

Hardy:You screwed up again. You will not achieve Full Mattitude if you keep doing this. You were to beat the Rock last week and you failed. So I am going to win the cruiserweight title tonight from Billy Kidman and you better be taking notes. I will show you what you should do to achieve greatness.

68

Notes:Shannon Moore gained overness from this segment.

WWE Cruiserweight Title:Billy Kidman© vs Matt Hardy Version 1.0

Highlights:Hardy pulled the old "fake a knee injury" trick about a minute in to gain the advantage. Hardy scores several nearfalls but made the age old mistake of trying to power bomb Kidman. Moron. Kidman reverses into a faceslam and Mattitude rolls to the outside to regroup. Shannon Moore comes out and rolls Mattitude back in. Kidman catches a dazed Mattitude with a short power bomb for the pin. After Mattitude got up, he wasn't pleased. He slapped around Shannon some more for screwing up again. ** 3/4

Winner:Billy Kidman(via a short powerbomb)

73(66, 80)

Notes:Matt Hardy Version 1.0 lost overness from this match. Billy Kidman gained overness from this match. The WWE Cruiserweight title has gained in image.

A Rocky Rumble

The Rock is backstage with Mark Loyd.

Loyd:Rock...

Rock:Shut up jabroni. Finally the Rock has come back to...Tampa.

The crowd cheers.

Rock:In over a weeks time the Rock goes into a WWE ring with 29 other superstars. Raw and Smackdown alike. The Rock will come out of the Rumble and go to wrestlemania.

The crowd cheers.

Rock:I don't care if it is Brock Lesnar, The Big Show, or that little bitch Mattitude, The Rock will plow through the field and earn the right to be in the Main Event at Wrestlemania.

The crowd cheers.

Rock:If you smellll what the Rock...is cooking.

89

If Rikishi wins, he gets five minutes alone with Paul Heyman:The Big Show(w/Paul Heyman) vs Rikishi

Highlights:The Show pounds Rikishi but Rikishi hits the Big Show with two superkicks. Heyman is on the ring apron and Rikishi knocks him off. Big Show grabs a chair and smacks Rikishi with it twice. Big Show lays out Rikishi but Rikishi gets five minutes with Paul Heyman. **

Winner:Rikishi(via DQ)

63(70, 47)

Paul Heyman vs Rikishi

Highlights:Heyman gets a two count and Rikishi quickly makes a comeback and hits a samoan drop. Before Rikishi gets the Stink Face, Team Angle comes out and he has to fight them off. Paul Heyman throws powder in the eyes of Rikishi but before anything else can happen, Brock Lesnar runs out and spears Paul Heyman. Brock goes for the F5 but the Big Show kicks Brock in the face. Big Show choke slams Brock and does the same to Rikishi. Brock and Rikishi are layed out in the center of the ring. **

Winner:Paul Heyman(via DQ)

63(73, 43)

Chavo Guerrero Jr vs Tajiri

Highlights:A preview to the tag team title ladder match at the Rumble. Chavo low blows Tajiri on a ten count punches and hits a brainbuster but that only gets two. Frog Splash gets two and an attempted Tornado DDT gets mist. Tajiri kicks Chavo hard in the head and scores the pin. ***

Winner:Tajiri(mist and Buzzsaw Kick)

80(70, 91)

Mattitude and The Rock and Shannon round 2

Out comes Matt Hardy with Shannon Moore behind him. Todays Mattfacts are:

Matt Hardy did not suck in his Rookie year unlike the Rock.

Jeff Hardy steals Lita's hair dye.

Matt Hardy:Well The Rock ran his mouth off about me earlier so I want him one on one tonight. I want him, NOW.

"Do You Smell What The Rock is Cooking"

Out comes the Rock to cheers.

The Rock:You want to go one on one with the Great One. Sure you aren't going to get a mysterious injury this time. I don't have my gear but lets do this.

Matt Hardy:Lets go.

Hardy takes a step foward but then kneels down holding his right leg.

Matt Hardy:OWW my leg. I think I bruised something in it.

Rock:The Rock thinks you have a case of "youwillgetsmackeddownbythegreatoneitis".

Matt Hardy:Do you think I would lie about something like this. Shannon, you can fight him tonight. I am in no condition too. I already had a match anyway.

Rock:I already beat this little punk last week. and speaking of which, Shannon sounds like a name for a little girl so I am going to smack you down like the bitch you are again.

Hardy:Fine. How about both of us in a handicap match since I am injured. Or is that too much Mattitude for you to handle.

The Rock:The Rock says you got a deal. Ring the damn bell.

94

Highlights:Matt Hardy Version 1.0 gained overness from this segment.

Handicap Match:Shannon Moore and Matt Hardy Version 1.0 vs The Rock

Highlights:The Rock layed the smackdown on Moore but Hardy hopped up and dropkicked the Rock. That is the second time tonight he faked a knee injury. Hardy and Moore stomp the Rock and Hardy uses some great moves on the Rock and Moore leaps off the top with some bodypresses and elbowdrops and the like. Hardy held Rock and Moore went up for the Halo. But The Rock moved and Hardy got hit. Rock Bottom to Moore and the pin was made. The Rock scored the pin. Mattitude attacks The Rock after the match hitting him with the Mattitude Adjustment(the move formally known as the Twist of Fate). Then Matt Hardy backhanded Shannon as he got up. ** 3/4

Winner:The Rock(via The Rock Bottom to Shannon Moore)

75(76, 76)

Shelton Benjamin vs Chris Benoit

Highlights:Technical masterpiece of a match this was. Shelton worked on the neck of Benoit with various suplexes. Benoit bused out the Triple Germans and Charlie Haas ran from the back for the DQ. Team Angle stomped Benoit and Edge ran out and made the save. Spears for all and Edge grabbed the microphone.

Edge:Kurt, get out here so I can totally beat you.

** 3/4

Winner:Chris Benoit(via DQ)

74(68, 80)

Non-Title Match:Edge vs Kurt Angle(w/Paul Heyman)

Highlights:Some great moves were busted out in this match. Top-Rope spear from Edge. Triple German from Angle. Edge with the Edgecation but Paul Heyman eats a spear. Edge countered the Angle Slam into a spinning DDT. Edge with his own Angle Lock. Team Angle came out but they were held off by Chris Benoit. The ending came when Edge went to spear Angle but Edge hit his shoulder on the ringpost. Angle rolled up Edge using the tights and the ropes for the pin. Angle then Angle Slammed Edge as he got up and Chris Benoit enters the ring and takes down Angle. Benoit with the Crippler Crossface on Angle and he taps out like a little baby. If that happens at the Rumble, Benoit will win the WWE World Title. *** 1/4

Winner:Kurt Angle(via Illegal Rollup)

84(86, 80)

Overall:75

Smackdown Rating:5.23

Royal Rumble Card:

Royal Rumble Match:

Raw:Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, Rob Van Dam, Glen Jacobs, Kevin Nash, Dave Batista, Christian and eight others.

Smackdown:Edge, Brock Lesnar, The Big Show, Charlie Haas, Shelton Benjamin, The Rock, Matt Hardy Version 1.0 and eight others.

WWE World Title I-Quit Match:

Chris Benoit vs Kurt Angle©

WWE World Heavyweight Title

Triple H© vs Scott Steiner

WWE World Tag Team Titles:

Bookdust© vs William Regal and Lance Storm

WWE Tag Team Title Ladder Match

Los Guerreros© vs Kaientai 2003

WWE Woman's Title:

Victoria© vs Trish Stratus vs Molly Holly.

Plus Rhyno will make his choice.

Card subjected to change.

WWE Velocity 1-18-02

Chuck Palumbo vs Albert

Highlights:Do you really care. IT is Chuck Palumbo vs Albert. Just to fill a slot on Velocity. Well Palumbo missed a superkick and gets Baldo Bombed for the pin. ** 1/2

Winner:Albert(via the Baldo Bomb)

67(65, 70)

Highlights from Smackdown

Highlights of the Mattitude, Shannon Moore, and Rock stuff are shown from Smackdown. Will Mattitude and the Rock get into it again this week on Smackdown. Tune in to find out.

100

Notes:Matt Hardy Version 1.0 gained overness from this segment.

Jaime Knoble vs the Hurricane

Highlights:Some great cruiserweight action on Velocity. Knoble goes for the Tiger Bomb but Hurricane fights out. Hurricane with some dropkicks and Hurricane with the Shining Wizard for the three. ***

Winner:Hurricane(with the Shining Wizard)

79(72,86)

Kurt and Benoit hype up

Highlights from all the events involving Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit leading up to the I-Quit Match in the Rumble. What will happen.

100

Notes:Kurt Angle gained overness from this segment.

Crash vs Cousin Nunzio

Highlights:Nunzio worked over the arm of Crash nearly the whole match. Crash fought back but went for the Crash Landing. Nunzio shifted his weight and turned it into an armbar submission. Crash taps out and Nunzio gets the win. ** 1/2

Winner:Cousin Nunzio(via an armbar submission)

69(54, 85)

Eddie Guerrero vs Funaki

Highlights:Well a preview to the tag team match at the Rumble. A bit rushed because the match started 4 minutes before the end. Funaki nearly got the win with a tornado DDT. Eddie hit Funaki with the title belt and put his feet on the ropes as he covered for the pin. Eddie cheats to win. ** 3/4

Winner:Eddie Guerrero(via a beltshot and feet on the ropes)

73(70, 77)

Overall:79

5.75 Rating for Velocity.

Funaki gets promoted up the card at his request.

WWE Heat 1-19-02

Steven Richards vs Test(w/Stacy Keibler)

Highlights:Steven is a whacko and Test is on a roll. This basically sums up the Storyline for this match. Steven goes for the Steven Kick but Test ducks it. Test with the Big Boot to score the pin. **

Winner:Test(via the Big Boot

62(62, 63)

A Batista video

A look at Batista destroying nearly everyone on Raw. Batista is one of the favorites to win the Rumble.

95

Notes:Dave Batista gained overness from this segment.

A look at Jacobs vs Nash

A look at the war between Glen Jacobs and Kevin Nash is shown. Will these two have a confrontation on Raw. Tune in to find out.

100

Notes:Glen Jacobs gained overness from this segment.

Justin Credible vs Goldust

Highlights:Time for your weekly Justin Credible job. Credible was pounded by Goldust but made a short comeback. It was short lived as Goldust hits the Curtain Call for the pin and thats a wrap. **

Winner:Goldust(via the Curtain Call)

65(65,66)

A look at the Shawn Michaels vs Chris Jericho wars

A look at the recent events involving these two. Another possible confrontation for this Monday on Raw.

100

Notes:Chris Jericho gained overness from this segment.

Ivory vs Trish Stratus

Highlights:A little tuneup for Trish for her match at the Rumble. It went like this. Ivory pounds on Trish for two minutes, Stratusfaction out of nowhere, pin. **

Winner:Trish Stratus(via the Stratusfaction)

65(78, 35)

Notes:Ivory didn't really sell very much, which hurt the match rating. (strike one for Ivory)

D-Von Dudley vs Lance Storm

Highlights:An okay match. D-Von hit the Reverse DDT but Storm gets into the ropes. D-Von argues and William Regal comes out and gives Storm his brass knuckles. Storm pops D-Von with them to score the pin. Lance Storm is your winner. ** 3/4

Winner:Lance Storm(via brass knuckles)

75(67,83)

Overall:73

Heat Rating:1.28

Royal Rumble Card:

Royal Rumble Match:

Raw:Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, Rob Van Dam, Glen Jacobs, Kevin Nash, Dave Batista, Christian, Test, Jeff Hardy, Raven, Tommy Dreamer, Bubba Ray Dudley, D-Von Dudley, Spike Dudley, Jamal, and Rosey.

Smackdown:Edge, Brock Lesnar, The Big Show, Charlie Haas, Shelton Benjamin, The Rock, Matt Hardy Version 1.0, The Undertaker, Cousin Nunzio, Jaime Knoble, Albert, Spanky, John Cena, Rikishi, and Chuck Palumbo.

WWE World Title I-Quit Match:

Chris Benoit vs Kurt Angle©

WWE World Heavyweight Title

Triple H© vs Scott Steiner

WWE World Tag Team Titles:

Bookdust© vs William Regal and Lance Storm

WWE Tag Team Title Ladder Match

Los Guerreros© vs Kaientai 2003

WWE Woman's Title:

Victoria© vs Trish Stratus vs Molly Holly.

Plus Rhyno will make his choice.

Card subjected to change.

Well that is all the cards I have done so far. Raw should be up in a couple of hours.

January 3, 2003

WWE Raw is War 1-20-02

One Angry Scott Steiner

The sirens blare and Scott Steiner enters. He grabs the ring announcer and shoves him down. Steiner punches the camera man. Steiner has the microphone.

Steiner:TRIPLE H. I am not leaving this ring until you come out and face me like a man.

Steiner waits. He is armed with a pipe.

Steiner:Come on HHH. I'M WAITING.

"I'm Back" plays and out comes Eric Bischoff with a couple dozen cops.

Bischoff:You are not getting Triple H tonight. He is defending the title against someone who deserves a shot. You will find out who later.

The crowd chants R-V-D. R-V-D. R-V-D.

Bischoff:However I don't want you interfering in the main event so officers, ARREST HIM.

The cops swarm in the ring and mace Scott Steiner. One of the cops takes off his hat to reveal HHH. HHH pounds Scott Steiner with a nightstick as the cops cuff him. Steiner is being lead out of the building by the (corrupt) cops. HHH stands tall and he has bloodied Scott Steiner again.

68

Notes:Eric Bischoff lost overness from this segment. Scott Steiner lost overness from this segment.

WWE Hardcore Title:Raven© vs Tommy Dreamer

Highlights:A great match between two Hardcore Icons. A few "ECW" chants broke out during the match. The ending came when Raven blasted Dreamer with a chair and hit the Evenflow DDT on a cookie sheet for the pin. Raven retains the Hardcore Title. ** 1/2

Winner:Raven(via an Evenflow DDT)

68(66,70)

Jericho is the King of the World and don't you forget it.

Shawn Michaels is backstage with Terri.

Terri:HBK what are your thoughts about Chris Jericho saying he is better than you and the King of the World.

HBK:Jericho has like maybe five years before he can be as half as good as me. He is not the King of the World. He isn't even the King of his own neighborhood and...

CHRIS JERICHO ATTACKS SHAWN MICHAELS FROM BEHIND. Jericho smacks Michaels across the face with a pipe. Jericho does it again and again. Michaels is busted open and juicing big time. Jericho goes for the back with the pipe but Jeff Hardy shoves Chris Jericho away.

Jericho:You want a piece of the King of the World, rainbow bright. You got a match tonight and don't be late. I have other legends to beat.

94

Notes:Chris Jericho gained overness from this segment.

HHH is the Game and he reveals his opponent for tonight.

HHH:Tonight I will defend my WWE World Heavyweight title. The question is against who. Well it is one of the top ten superstars on Raw. This man is a highflyer(crowd chants R-V-D) and is a fan favorite. He is....Maven(the crowd boos and their R-V-D chants get higher). WELL TOO BAD. That asshole RVD is not getting anywhere close to the main event. He is not a tenth as good as me. I will beat Maven tonight and Scott Steiner at the Rumble because I am the Game and I am THAT DAMN GOOD.

87

William Regal vs Goldust

Highlights:Preview for the tag title match at the Rumble. Regal went for the Brass knuckles but Goldust knocked them out of his hand and to the outside. Goldust went for the Shattered Dreams but Lance Storm ran out. Lance Storm slid a backup pair of knuckles to Regal. Goldust fought off Storm and got the Power of the Punch. Regal wins and Storm and Regal stomp Goldust. Booker T makes the save afterwards with a chair. ** 3/4

Winner:William Regal(via the Power of the Punch)

74(77,69)

Kevin Nash calls out Glen Jacobs

Out comes Kevin Nash. He stands on the edge of the stage.

Nash:I want Glen Jacobs to come out right now. I want to settle our score.

Out comes Glen Jacobs and he stares at Nash. Nash takes a step backwards and crumples holding his quadricep. THAT IS THE SAME QUAD HE INJURED. Glen Jacobs looks concerned and is calling for help but Nash gets back up. He was just faking. Nash grabs one of the pryo devices and BLASTS JACOBS IN THE FACE WITH SOME PRYO. Jacobs falls back holding his face.

Nash:HOW DO YOU LIKE THAT. Ever heard of karma. Well pretending you are a charred freak worked but now you really all one.

Nash leaves and the crowd boos. Will Glen Jacobs be 100 percent for the Royal Rumble.

87

Lance Storm vs Booker T

Highlights:Good technical match. Storm goes for a springboard dropkick but Booker T drops down. Booker T hits a couple of ax kicks and the Houston Hangover for the pin. Both teams are 1-1 leading up to the tag match at the Rumble. *** 1/4

83(79, 87)

Al Snow gives Maven a pep talk.

Al Snow:This is it Maven. You can do it. This is the big one. If you beat Triple H, your career springboards to the next level. If you fail, it is another setback. Now go out there and try your best. That is all I am going to ask.

Maven walks out.

Al Snow:Poor kid. He is going to get creamed.

82

Notes:Maven gained overness from this segment.

WWE World Heavweight Title:Maven vs Triple H©

Highlights:Triple H shoved Maven around before Maven came back with TWO dropkicks. Maven goes for a high cross body but HHH powerslammed him. HHH hit a series of knee related moves and finished Maven off with the Main Event Sleeper. HHH retains the World Heavyweight Title. ** 3/4

Winner:Triple H(via the Main Event Sleeper)

74(78, 68)

Jeff Hardy vs Chris Jericho

Highlights:Jeff Hardy hit some spots on tonight. Jericho proved to be a bastard by pounding Hardy. Hardy hits the Swanton Bomb towards the end but Jericho put the foot on the rope. Jericho rolls up Hardy for the pin, pulling the tights. After the match, Jericho lays out Hardy goes for the Walls of Jericho but Shawn Michaels makes the save. Michaels raises the hand of Hardy as Jericho goes ballastic. ***

Winner:Chris Jericho(illegal rollup)

80(83, 76)

Main Event Interview:

Out comes HHH. What is he doing. HHH comes out.

HHH:This Sunday I will face Scott Steiner. But I don't want to wait. I want to do it right now. So Steiner...oh wait. You are in the big house. I can't wrestle you tonight. Tough luck.

"The Sirens" blare and HHH's eyes go wide. Scott Steiner runs out with a pipe and swings at HHH. Sercurity intervenes. Someone must of posted bail. It will all come together at the Rumble.

80

Overall:79

Raw Rating:6.11

January 4, 2003

WWE Smackdown 1-23-02

Tonight:Kurt Angle goes one on one with the Rock in a non-title match. Tune in and stick around for Smackdown like on UPN.

Another shot at being an M'Fer

Shannon Moore is sitting in the back when Matt Hardy Version 1.0 comes in.

Mattitude:Shannon tonight you have another chance to becoming an full fledged M'Fer. Tonight you will face Billy Kidman for the WWE Cruiserweight Title. I want you to bring the gold to Camp Mattitude.

Shannon gets up and walks to the ring. Shannon Moore has a chance at greatness tonight.

62

Notes:Matt Hardy Version 1.0 lost overness from this segment

WWE Cruiserweight Title Match:Shannon Moore vs Billy Kidman©

Highlights:Standard cruiserweight fare. Shannon Moore tries to power bomb Kidman, you know the drill. Kidman went for a leapfrog but Moore headbutted him in the groin. Moore, exhausted, fainted on top of Kidman for the pin. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 comes out and snatches the Cruiserweight Title to hand to a dazed and confused Shannon Moore. When Moore saw the replay, he refuses the title. He leaves and Matt Hardy leaves confused. ** 1/2

Winner:and New WWE Cruiserweight Champion Shannon Moore(accidental headbutt to the groin)

67(51, 83)

The Rock is ready for the Rumble and tonight.

Mark Loyd is backstage with the Rock.

Loyd:Rock...

The Rock puts a hand up to silence him.

The Rock:Finally the Rock has come back...to Houston.

The crowd cheers.

The Rock:This Sunday at the Rumble with 29 other jabronis and one Rock, The Rock will toss them one by one over the top rope. But tonight The Rock faces the cueball himself, Kurt Angle. Kurt has the belt but this is a non-title match. But don't fret. When I win the Royal Rumble I will capture the WWE World Title at...Wrestlemania. IF YOU SMELLL WHAT THE ROCK....IS COOKING.

92

Cousin Nunzio and Jaime Knoble vs Kaientai 2003

Highlights:Some great cruiserweight action here. Kaientai 2003 gets a nice tune-up before the Rumble. The ending came when Tajiri pinned Nunzio after an elevated missile dropkick by Funaki. Afterwards Los Guerreros came down and beat up both teams. ***

Winners:Kaientai 2003(via an elavated Missile Dropkick)

77(63, 92)

Edge

Edge:This Sunday at the Royal Rumble I am the underdog. However I will come out on top for all the Edge-Heads. Whether it be Cueball Kurt or Chris Benoit, I will win the Rumble and then get the title shot at Wrestlemania. That is totally awesome.

78

A Rhyno Video

Rhyno's decision at the Rumble is hyped up and some of his most vicious Gores are shown. Will Rhyno choose Raw or Smackdown Find out this Sunday.

100

Notes:Rhyno gained overness from this segment.

Brock Lesnar and Rikishi vs Matt Hardy Version 1.0 and The Big Show(w/Paul Heyman)

Highlights:This match is set up because Rikishi and Brock have had problems with the Big Show and Brock has had some problems with Mattitude and Mattitude has had some problems with everyone. Anyway Brock was more content stalking Heyman around the ring and that opened up Rikishi to a two on one assault. Rikishi made a comeback and tagged Brock. Brock wipes out Mattitude with a spear nearly snapping him in half. Brock goes after the Big Show but Heyman distracts him. Brock goes after Heyman and Rikishi is somehow the legal man again. Rikishi superkicks the Big Show out of the ring but gets a face full of powder by Mattitude. Mattitude covers with the feet on the ropes scoring the pin. Big Show attacks Brock on the ramp, knocking him down long enough for Heyman to make the escape. ** 1/2

Winners:The Big Show and Matt Hardy Version 1.0(via powder to Rikishi's eyes and feet on the ropes from Mattitude)

71(76, 60)

Notes:Rikishi gained overness from this match. Big Show gained overness from this match.

Los Guerreros hype up their tag team match at the Rumble.

Chavo Guerrero Jr:Let me tell you something Eddie, we will kick off our PPV record for 2003 with a bang.

Eddie:Thats right Esse. We will kick some jap tail in that Ladder match at The Royal Rumble. We will prove that once again we are the greatest tag team on Smackdown. We will let are LATINO HEAT run wild.

Chavo:We shall win. We are the force on Smackdown.

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Team Angle vs Chris Benoit and Edge

Highlights:A great display of wrestling by Benjamin and Haas. Benoit hits the Triple Germans to Benjamin and Edge spears Haas. Kurt Angle runs out and decks Benoit with the title belt. Angle does the same to Edge. Team Angle and Kurt Angle beats up Edge and Benoit to send a message to them. ** 1/2

Winners:Chris Benoit and Edge(via DQ)

70(65, 76)

A look at the WWE World Title I-Quit Match

An extensive look at the I-Quit Match for the Royal Rumble. Benoit vs Kurt for the gold this Sunday at the Rumble.

100

Notes:Kurt Angle gained overness from this segment.

Non-Title Match:The Rock vs Kurt Angle(w/Paul Heyman)

Highlights:Classic match. Kurt worked on the leg of the Rock early on but the Rock hit a pair of lariats to knock our Olympic Hero off balance. The Rock hit the spinebuster but Angle played possum tripping the Rock on a People's Elbow attempt and grabbing the Angle Lock. The Rock got to the ropes and Angle nearly sealed the match with a pair of overhead belly to belly suplexes. Angle with the Triple Germans and another nearfall. Angle goes to the top but gets slammed off ala Ric Flair. The Rock hit his own version of the Angle Slam and Paul Heyman runs in. Paul eats a Rock Bottom for his troubles and Angle hits The Rock with an Angle Slam. Now thats how you do an Angle Slam. Nearfall however and The Rock sidestepped a charge and Rock Bottomed Kurt. The Rock drops the People's Elbow but it only gets two. Mattitude runs out but the Rock fights him off quickly. Angle rolls up the Rock and bumps the referee in the process. Angle with a low blow and his version of the Rock Bottom but no referee. Angle went for the Olympic Elbow but The Rock kipped right up and Rock Bottomed Angle. Matt Hardy however smacks the Rock with a chair. Chris Benoit ran out and knocked Mattitude out. Benoit now smashed Angle over the skull with the title belt. The Rock rolls over and gets three. ****

Winner:The Rock(via help from Chris Benoit)

90(95, 75)

Overall:79

TV Rating:5.23

Royal Rumble Card:

Royal Rumble Match:

Raw:Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, Rob Van Dam, Glen Jacobs, Kevin Nash, Dave Batista, Christian, Test, Jeff Hardy, Raven, Tommy Dreamer, Bubba Ray Dudley, D-Von Dudley, Spike Dudley, Jamal, and Rosey.

Smackdown:Edge, Brock Lesnar, The Big Show, Charlie Haas, Shelton Benjamin, The Rock, Matt Hardy Version 1.0, The Undertaker, Cousin Nunzio, Jaime Knoble, Albert, Spanky, John Cena, Rikishi, and Chuck Palumbo.

WWE World Title I-Quit Match:

Chris Benoit vs Kurt Angle©

WWE World Heavyweight Title

Triple H© vs Scott Steiner

WWE World Tag Team Titles:

Bookdust© vs William Regal and Lance Storm

WWE Tag Team Title Ladder Match

Los Guerreros© vs Kaientai 2003

WWE Woman's Title:

Victoria© vs Trish Stratus vs Molly Holly.

Plus Rhyno will make his choice.

Card subjected to change.

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January 5, 2003

Velocity will be autbooked. Here is the Rumble preview. Predictions are welcomed.

Royal Rumble Card:

Royal Rumble Match:

Raw:Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, Rob Van Dam, Glen Jacobs, Kevin Nash, Dave Batista, Christian, Test, Jeff Hardy, Raven, Tommy Dreamer, Bubba Ray Dudley, D-Von Dudley, Spike Dudley, Jamal, and Rosey.

Smackdown:Edge, Brock Lesnar, The Big Show, Charlie Haas, Shelton Benjamin, The Rock, Matt Hardy Version 1.0, The Undertaker, Cousin Nunzio, Jaime Knoble, Albert, Spanky, John Cena, Rikishi, and Chuck Palumbo.

History:The winner gets a shot at their brands World Title. A lot of issues boiling over in this match. Glen Jacobs vs Kevin Nash, Chris Jericho vs Shawn Michaels, Mattitude vs the Rock, and Brock vs the Big Show. Some possble confrontations could happen during the Rumble match.

WWE World Title I-Quit Match:

Chris Benoit vs Kurt Angle©

History:These men have fought in some of the greatest matches in recent memory. They had a match as recently as Unforgiven 2002 which many considered to be the greatnest match of all time. They formed a tag team but it got broke up when Kurt Angle took Paul Heyman as his agent. Chris Benoit defeated the Big Show to win the number one contendership to the World Title while Team Angle assaulted Benoit while Kurt looked on. Kurt attacked Benoit at every turn and finally last week on Smackdown Benoit got some revenge by waylaying Kurt with the title belt causing him to lose to the Rock. The only way to win is when your opponent says I-Quit.

WWE World Heavyweight Title

Triple H© vs Scott Steiner

History:Triple H captures the World Heavyweight belt from HBK at Armageddon. Scott Steiner joined Raw and these two have been going at it tooth and nail. Steiner beat HHH in an arm wrestling contest on December 23rd. Two weeks ago, HHH layed out Steiner with his trusty sledgehammer during the contract signing. Last Monday Scott Steiner was arrested but he still fought with Triple H at the end of the show after someone posted bail. Who that someone was is not important. What is important is that this Sunday two of the most powerful men in our sport compete for the WWE World Heavyweight Title.

WWE World Tag Team Titles:

Bookdust© vs William Regal and Lance Storm

History:Not much here. Regal and Storm earned a tag team title shot by defeating Three Minute Warning and The Dudley Boys in a three way dance. Last Monday Regal defeated Goldust and Booker Defeated Storm in singles matches. Will Regal and Storm finally capture the tag team titles or will Bookdust hang onto the gold.

WWE Tag Team Title Ladder Match

Los Guerreros© vs Kaientai 2003

History:Los Guerreros dropped a non-title match to Kaientai 2003 on the first Smackdown of the new year. They defeated team in a tag team match the next week and a ladder match was made. Tajiri defeated Chavo two weeks ago on Smackdown and Eddie beat Funaki on Velocity this past week. Los Guerreros jumped Kainetai 2003 last week. What will happen when the belts are hanging above the ring.

WWE Woman's Title:

Victoria© vs Trish Stratus vs Molly Holly.

History:Molly and Trish fought in a match but Victoria interrupted it. This caused a three way match to be made for the Woman's Title. Can Victoria defeat the other two more experienced competitors.

Plus Rhyno will make his choice.

History:Rhyno returned after after a year long absence on January 6. Rhyno then appeared on Smackdown three days later. In both cases Rhyno told the general managers of both brands to get a contract ready. At the Rumble Rhyno will sign with one brand exclusively. Will in be Raw or Smackdown

January 6, 2003

I love this diary, and it's great that, for once, you're not just firing all the hosses off the bat. Keep it up, I like it.

January 8, 2003

WWE Royal Rumble 2003:

Sunday Night Heat:

A bunch of Rumble hype and one match aired on Sunday Night Heat.

Justin Credible vs. Al Snow

Highlights: Credible attacks Snow at the bell. Snow rebounds a couple of minutes in. Snow hit the Snow Bomb (Rock Bottom setup into a power bomb) and locked on the Beast Choker for the submission win. ** 1/2

Winner:Al Snow(via the Beast Choker)

69(61, 77)

WWE Royal Rumble 2002:

We see both sets of commentators at their tables. Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler will commentate for Raw Matches and Michael Cole and Tazz for Smackdown. A coin toss will be held for each commentary team and then a commentator from each team will commentate the Rumble Match.

We go first to Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler.

Ross: What a night for tonight at the Rumble. Lets kick things off with a bang. A triple Threat match for the WWE Woman’s Title will be the first match of 6 tonight at the Royal Rumble.

Lawler: Puppies!!!

Ross: Lets get down to the ring for the first match.

WWE Woman’s Title Triple Threat Match:

Molly vs. Victoria© vs. Trish Stratus

Both Molly and Trish went after the champion at the bell. Victoria dumped Trish to the outside and Molly nearly won the title in the first minute with a cradle. Trish reentered the ring and dropkicked both women but only got a two count on Molly. Trish hit a high kick on Molly but walks into a clothesline from Victoria. Victoria hits a vertical suplex to Trish but gets a two count after Molly breaks it up. Molly hits a power bomb to Victoria and the Twin City Twister but Trish breaks up the pin this time. Trish bulldogs Molly and hits Victoria with a frankensteiner. Trish fails to win the title however on a pin attempt on each woman. Trish focuses on Molly with chops and kicks. Trish hits a bulldog to Molly but Victoria knocks Trish out of the ring. Victoria then hit the Widow’s peak for the pin on Molly. ** ¾

Winner:Victoria(via the Widow’s Peak on Molly)

73(80, 60)

Notes:The WWE Woman's Title has gained in image.

Victoria celebrates her win. We go to the Smackdown Announce team for the next match.

Michael Cole: Welcome to the first Smackdown match of the Rumble. I am Michael Cole and this is my partner Tazz.

Tazz: Let me tell you something Cole, this match will be highflying and death defying. A ladder match between the two top highflying teams on Smackdown, Los Guerreros and Kaientai 2003. Should be a classic.

WWE Tag Team Title Ladder Match:

Kaientai 2003 vs. Los Guerreros

We pan to the belts hanging above the ring and the Guerreros jump Kaientai as they enter the ring. Funaki gets a vicious DDT on the floor by Chavo. Eddie beats on Tajiri and slams him headfirst onto one of the ladders stationed at ringside. Chavo and Eddie double-team Tajiri some and a ladder is slid in the ring. Chavo holds Tajiri but Tajiri ducks the shot and Eddie hits Chavo. Tajiri with some buzzsaw like kicks and he sets up the ladder in the corner. Tajiri sets up the ladder in the corner. Tajiri hip tosses Eddie into the ladder. Chavo follows. Both Guerreros are stunned and Tajiri sets up the ladder underneath the title belts. Tajiri climbs up but Chavo pulls him off. Funaki is back in and he missile dropkicks Chavo. Chavo collides head on with the ladder. Eddie is pushed into the corner and the ladder is set up by his crotch. Kaientai 2003 with a double baseball slide sending the ladder into the crotch of Eddie, and boy is Eddie in pain. Funaki sets up the ladder and goes up near the title belts. Tajiri stands guard. Chavo goes after Tajiri but Tajiri dropkicks Chavo out of the ring. Eddie pulls Funaki off the ladder. Eddie goes for a power bomb but Funaki flips him over with a frankensteiner. Tajiri throws another ladder in the ring. Tajiri sets up the ladder but Chavo hits him with a clothesline. Chavo hits Tajiri with a Gory bomb but Funaki is trying to sneak off of the ladder.

Chavo climbs up the other end and both Funaki and Chavo trade punches. Funaki and Chavo both fall off the ladder and crotch themselves. Eddie is up and Eddie is now trying to climb up the ladder. Tajiri pulls himself back up and sprints up the ladder. Eddie is at a fingers reach of the belts but Tajiri spits mist in his eyes. Tajiri then kicks Eddie off of the ladder in the Head. Eddie free falls to the canvas. Tajiri has his hands on the belts but Chavo tips the ladder over. Funaki catches Chavo with a leaping Swing DDT and all four men are down. Funaki gets up first and sets up the ladder. He tries to climb but one ladder step snaps in half. Funaki has to jump off and set up the other ladder. By the time he climbs half way up Eddie sprints up and hits Funaki with the Sunset Flip Power Bomb off of the ladder. Funaki folds up; he may be dead from that vicious move. Eddie rolls to the outside. He is underneath the ring for something. He pulls out the Jeff Hardy memorial ladder™. This is about a 25 ft ladder. Eddie slides it into the ring and sets it up. Tajiri however is up and he hits Eddie in the legs, ribs, and face with a series of kicks. Tajiri now drops Eddie with a brain buster and now Tajiri is going up the ladder. Tajiri may reach the belts on this tall ladder without jumping. However both Guerreros are up. They pitch Funaki to the outside and both sprint up the ladder. Chavo, then Eddie. Chavo hits Tajiri with a gutshot. Eddie and Chavo get on the same rung and they hook Tajiri. DOUBLE SUPERPLEX OFF OF THE 25 FOOT LADDER TO TAJIRI. That is one for the highlight reel. All four men are down and Chavo pulls himself to his feet. Chavo slowly climbs up the ladder and grabs the tag team title belts. Chavo drops down exhausted. Los Guerreros win. **** ¼

Winners: Los Guerreros(Chavo grabs the gold)

91(86, 97)

Notes:The WWE Tag Team titles have gained in image.

What a match. The crowd gives both teams a standing ovation and boy do they deserve it. Lets go over to the Raw team.

Jim Ross: All right King; coming up next, Booker T and Goldust defend the World Tag Team Titles against Lance Storm and William Regal. Regal and Storm could finally upset the champions to win the gold.

Lawler: It could be the night for Regal and Storm but I think Bookdust will come out on top.

World Tag Team Titles:

Bookdust© vs. Regal and Storm

Brawl to begin and the challengers get pitched to the outside. After some brawling, Goldust plays Ricky Morton. Storm and Regal beat down Goldust with chops and uppercuts. Regal chin locks Goldust and punches away at his face. Regal holds Goldust and Storm superkicks the Golden One. This only gets a two count. Storm hits a vertical suplex and Storm works over the knee. Storm with the Straight Shooter but somehow Goldust gets to the ropes. Regal holds Goldust for another superkick but this time Regal got clobbered by mistake. Goldust wipes out Storm with a clothesline. Goldust tags in the Book. Booker is in with some chops and kicks. Storm eats an ax kick and Booker T spins up. He hits Storm with a Side Kick but Regal is the legal man. Regal hits Booker T with the power of the punch. Regal raises his hands in victory but he drops the knuckles on accident. The referee calls for the bell disqualifying Storm and Regal. ***

Winners: Bookdust(as a result of a DQ)

80(81, 79)

Regal and Storm beat on the champions after the bell, leaving them down in the ring. They leave with the tag team title belts even through they didn’t win them.

Notes:The World Tag Team Titles have gained in image.

We go to the ring where there is a table set up in the ring.

“I’m back” plays and out comes Eric Bischoff with a contract. It is time to see which side Rhyno chooses, Raw or Smackdown. Bischoff sits on a chair at the table. There are three chairs.

“All grown up” plays and out comes Stephanie McMahon. Stephanie has a contract for Rhyno to sign as well. Which side will he choose, we will find out in a few minutes.

“Man Beast” plays and out comes Rhyno. Rhyno stalks to the ring and he enters the ring. Bischoff gets up to shake the hand of Rhyno but Rhyno blows him off. Stephanie laughs at Bischoff and Bischoff just gives her an angry glare. Bischoff has a microphone.

Bischoff: Mr. Rhyno, sir, how are you. Hope you are fine. You ARE the top free agent in the company and Raw would be to your benefit. Look at this contract and see for yourself.

Rhyno takes a look at the contract and reads it. Rhyno looks satisfied about something.

Bischoff: I see you are pleased. So just sign your name, here.

Stephanie: Hold on, Bischoff. Rhyno hasn’t seen the Smackdown contract yet.

Bischoff: Rhyno, a word of advice. Don’t sign with Smackdown or you might be her coffee boy within two weeks.

Stephanie: Just read the contract, Rhyno and I am sure Smackdown will be your new home.

Rhyno reads through the contract. He looks pleased at this one as well. Rhyno lays both contracts side by side and appears to be considering. RHYNO SIGNS THE SMACKDOWN ONE. Stephanie looks pleased and Bischoff looks pissed.

Bischoff: You pulled one over on me, Steph, but I will get back at you. Some way, somehow you little conniving bitch.

Bischoff leaves the ring and Stephanie gets up to shake the hand of Rhyno. She does and we see turns around, Rhyno slides the table out of the way and he is poised. RHYNO GORES STEPHANIE AS SHE TURNS AROUND. Stephanie falls to the mat and the crowd reaction for Rhyno is rather mixed. Rhyno leaves. Rhyno has signed with Smackdown and gored the boss. Not a good start but Rhyno is tough enough to make it on his own.

93

Tazz: I can’t believe what we just saw, Cole. Rhyno gored our boss, Stephanie McMahon. He is on her bad list right out to start with.

Cole: Rhyno however is a great addition to the Smackdown roster and I know I am looking forward to calling his matches.

Tazz: What a match we have next, Cole. It will be an I-Quit Match between Chris Benoit and Kurt Angle. Who is the better submission wrestler? We will find out tonight, Cole.

WWE World Title Match I-Quit Rules:

Kurt Angle(w/Paul Heyman) vs. Chris Benoit

Both men circle each other. They lock up and they trade waistlocks for a couple of minutes. Angle gets the first takedown and rides over into a front face lock. Benoit powers out and hits some chops on Angle, reddening his chest. Benoit headbutts Angle and takes him down with a hiptoss. Benoit steps over the arm, twisting it. Angle refuses to give in. Angle grabs the leg and Angle with a leg ride. Benoit chops out of it. Both men trade more chops. Benoit with a knee to the midsection and three rolling snap suplex to the WWE World Champion. Benoit grabs Kurt’s leg(the same one Kurt injured) and rolls it over into a half Boston crab. Angle is trying to fight the pain. Angle makes to the ropes and the Wolverine Machine has to break the hold. Benoit pounds at the leg with punches and Benoit with a dragon screw. Benoit drags Angle over to the ring post and wraps his leg around it three times. Benoit now with a ring post figure-four to Kurt Angle. Benoit may get a submission but Paul Heyman pulls him off. Benoit attacks Heyman and goes back after Kurt.

Benoit rolls Kurt back into the ring and Kurt surprises Benoit with a low blow. Angle hits an overhead belly to belly almost dropping Benoit on his head. Angle now wraps up a neck crank. He is working on Benoit’s neck, which was injured a year and a half ago. Benoit fights up and Angle reverses a corner whip. Angle with a dragon sleeper to Benoit, once again working over the neck of the Wolverine Machine. Benoit gets to the ropes and Angle hits the rolling Germans to the Crippler. Angle then puts Benoit in a headlock. Yes, he puts Benoit in a simple headlock. This may be a submission however because Benoit got dropped on his head a couple of times and it got worked over in that neck crank earlier. Benoit elbows Angle in the groin breaking the hold.

Benoit hits some vicious chops to Angle. Angle’s chest is beet red from those chops. Benoit smokes Angle with a lariat and hits his version of the Rolling Germans. Paul Heyman enters the ring and eats a series of chops for his troubles. Benoit hits a vertical suplex to Heyman taking him out of the match. Angle trips Benoit and goes for the Ankle but Benoit rolls out. Benoit with an enzugiri to Angle, taking him down to the canvas. Benoit hits a vicious release power bomb to Angle. Angle was drilled. Benoit now rolls Angle over into the Crippler Crossface. Angle may be tapping but Team Angle runs out from the back. Heyman has the referee distracted on the other end. Benoit grabs a chair and lays out both members of Team Angle. Angle takes Benoit down into his own Crossface. Benoit counters into his own version of the Angle Lock but Angle rolls out of that and both men are up. They trade chops and Benoit drops Angle on his head with a dragon suplex. Angle flops over onto his face and Benoit grabs Angle for the Crippler Crossface. Heyman enters the ring but Benoit attacks him and locks Heyman in the Crossface. Benoit doesn’t see Angle and Angle grabs Benoit’s ankle when Benoit has the Crossface on Heyman. Ankle Lock. Benoit has to release the hold but Kurt is really cranking. Benoit is refusing to give in. Benoit reaches over and grabs a chair that was lying in the ring. Benoit hits himself with the chair and Benoit falls to the canvas motionless. He is refusing to give Kurt Angle the pleasure of making him say I-Quit or tap out. The referee calls for the bell. Angle retains the title. *** ¼

Winner: Kurt Angle (Benoit knocks himself out while in the Ankle Lock)

84(85, 85)

Notes:Chris Benoit was sluggish and didn't put much effort in. Chris

Benoit lost overness from this match. The WWE World title has gained

in image

Angle celebrates to chants of “You Suck”. Lets go to the Raw team for news on the main event for Raw.

Jim Ross: Coming up next, King, Scott Steiner tries to take the World Heavyweight Title from the Game, Triple H. Just who is the top wrestler in the game. We will find out soon enough.

Jerry Lawler: I think Mr. Steiner has bit off more than he can chew.

World Heavyweight Title:

Scott Steiner vs. Triple H©(w/Ric Flair)

Both men circle each other to start. They lock up and Steiner with a full nelson to Triple H. HHH cannot find away out it. This goes on for a few minutes before HHH gets to the ropes. Steiner hammers HHH some and whips him into the ropes. Clothesline by Steiner, kiss of the bicep, elbow drop, and push-ups. HHH rolls to the outside to regroup and talk with Flair. HHH enters the ring and they lock-up again. HHH with a headlock and Steiner powers out easily. HHH goes to the outside to pace some more. HHH reenters again and HHH with a kick to the midsection. HHH fires off about a dozen punches but Steiner absorbs them all. Steiner slaps HHH and whips him into the ropes. Steiner slams HHH to the canvas and Steiner with a sitting full nelson to HHH. HHH is dragging himself underneath the ropes. Steiner pounds HHH with forearms but HHH low blows Steiner. HHH delivers the Main Event Sleeper to Steiner but since Steiner is not a midcarder or RVD, he counters with a back suplex. Flair hands HHH a pair of brass knuckles and HHH pounds Steiner with them. HHH tosses the knuckles back to Flair. HHH only gets a two count. HHH hits a series of knee related moves and goes for the Pedigree but Steiner powers out. Steiner wipes out HHH with a couple of clothesline and Steiner with the Steiner Recliner. Flair enters the rings and eats a T-Bone suplex, taking the biggest bump in the match. HHH has rolled to the outside and he grabs his sledgehammer. HHH drills Steiner in the face with the sledgehammer. HHH hits the Pedigree to Steiner but Steiner kicks out at two and just stands up. That didn’t look to be part of the show. HHH hits Steiner again with the sledgehammer and the referee fast counts Steiner. Steiner no-sells the second shot again but HHH wins and retains the title.

Winner: Triple H(after hitting Scott Steiner with a sledgehammer)

Overall:73(83, 50)

Notes:Scott Steiner didn't really sell much which hurt the match

rating.

{editor’s note: For The Rumble, only the final four will be written up in full form)

Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler get to commentate the Rumble.

Royal Rumble Order of Entry

1. Shelton Benjamin

2. Test

3. Chris Jericho

4. Edge

5. Rosey

6. Albert

7. Shawn Michaels

8. John Cena

9. Jaime Knoble

10. Tommy Dreamer

11. Charlie Haas

12. The Undertaker

13. Rikishi

14. Cousin Nunzio

15. Chuck Palumbo

16. Jeff Hardy

17. Dave Batista

18. Bubba Ray Dudley

19. The Rock

20. Glen Jacobs

21. Jamal

22. The Big show

23. Kevin Nash

24. Rob Van Dam

25. Brock Lesnar

26. Raven

27. D-Von Dudley

28. Christian

29. Matt Hardy

30. Spanky

Order of Elimination

1.Shelton Benjamin(via Edge)

2.Test(via Edge.)

3. Jaime Knoble(via John Cena)

4.Tommy Dreamer(via Rikishi)

5.Chuck Palumbo(via Shawn Michaels)

6. Albert(via John Cena)

7. Jeff Hardy(via John Cena)

8. Jamal(via Shawn Michaels.

9. The Undertaker(via The Rock)

10. Cousin Nunzio(via Kevin Nash)

11. Shawn Michaels(via Chris Jericho)

12. Big Show(via RVD)

13. Bubba Ray Dudley(via D-Von Dudley)

14. D-Von Dudley(via John Cena)

15. Spanky(via Dave Batista)

16. Edge(via Chris Jericho)

17. Rikishi(via RVD)

18. Raven(via John Cena)

19. John Cena(via Glen Jacobs)

20. Matt Hardy Version 1.0(via Brock Lesnar)

21. Charlie Haas(via Christian)

22. Christian(via The Rock)

23. Glen Jacobs(via Kevin Nash)

24. Rosey(via Dave Batista)

25. Kevin Nash(via Chris Jericho)

26. Dave Batista(via Brock Lesnar)

Final Four: Brock Lesnar, Chris Jericho, The Rock, and Rob Van Dam are your final four. One of these men will go to Wrestlemania to face the champion on their brand. RVD and Brock form an alliance to take out Jericho and Rock. They pound their opponents but RVD gets dumped to the outside after missing a roundhouse kick.

27. Rob Van Dam(via Chris Jericho)

We have three left. We are down to three. One of these men will be in the Main Event at Wrestlemania. Jericho accidentally hits the Rock and they get into a tiff. Brock clotheslines them both but the Rock hangs on when he attempts to dump him. Brock hits the F-5 on Jericho but the Rock lays Brock out with the Rock Bottom. Rock has to pick up Brock to dump him however. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 runs out from the back and the Rock fights him off. The Rock turns around and Jericho spin kicks him over the top rope. The Rock has been eliminated.

28. The Rock(via Chris Jericho and interference from Matt Hardy)

Jericho jumps Brock and hits him with the Breakdown. Jericho hits the Lionsault to Brock and tries to toss him out. Brock hangs on and reverses the toss. Jericho skins the cat to get back in. Matt Hardy meanwhile is working over the Rock with a chair on the outside. Jericho hits a spin kick to Brock and Jericho unties the corner pad from the buckle exposing the steel bolt. Jericho goes to whip Brock in but Brock reverses. Jericho hits head on with the bolt. Brock picks up Jericho and hits him with the F-5. Brock now picks up Jericho above his head and throws him to the outside. Brock Lesnar is the winner of the 2003 Royal Rumble. Jericho lasted over an hour in the ring if Jericho got a higher number, he could have won. ** 3/4

29. Chris Jericho(via Brock Lesnar.

Winner:Brock Lesnar

72(73, 72)

Overall:81

Royal Rumble buyrate: 1.69

Scott Steiner has been fired by WWE. The reason of this is unknown at the time. Someone with the initials H.H.H. had something do with it is what is rumored on the Internet. The official word is “conflicts beyond our control”.

January 9, 2003

Man, that show was outstanding! The ladder match was MOTN by far. Why was Benoit sluggish? How low is his morale? Great booking with the Rumble, as well. Hopefully we'll get The Rock vs. Version 1.0 at No Way Out and/or Wrestlemania

Keep it up!

January 9, 2003

WWE Raw 1-27-02

Tonight:Jeff Hardy and Chris Jericho tie it up one more time and Tommy Dreamer faces Triple H in a non-title match.

Bischoff makes a ruling on the Wrestlemania contendership

Bischoff:As you know Raw does not have a number one contender for its World Belt at Wrestlemania. So I am making a four corners match for No Way Out. Four of the top superstars on Raw go after a shot at the Gold. Chris Jericho gets into the match by virtue of being the last Raw Superstar in the Rumble last night. Three qualifying matches will take place. Tonight:Batista will face RVD for a chance in the match. The other two qualification matches will be Glen Jacobs vs Kevin Nash and Booker T vs Goldust. Those will take place in the near future. Thank you for your time.

66

Notes:Eric Bischoff lost overness from this segment. Rob Van Dam lost overness from this segment.

WWE Woman's Title:Victoria© vs Trish Stratus

Highlights:A bit faster paced version of last nights match minus Molly. Trish went for the High Kick but Victoria ducks. Victoria drops Trish with the title belt causing a DQ win for Trish. Victoria still keeps the titles. Victoria then hits the Widow's Peak to Trish after the match. **3/4

Winner:Trish Stratus(via DQ)

74(78, 66)

Notes:The WWE Womans title has gained in image.

A return

Spike Dudley is out in the ring for his match with Test but the RNN news update comes up.

This is an RNN news update.

Orton:Randy Orton offically makes his return. NOW.

This has been an RNN news update.

Randy Orton comes from behind and clobbers Spike. Randy hits the O-Zone to Spike. Randy now pulls out a table and Randy power bombs Spike through it. The other Dudleys run out before Randy can do any further damage.

49(note to self, never use these two in the same segment)

Notes:Spike Dudley lost overness from this segment.

Jericho shoots his mouth off.

Jericho:Last night at the Rumble I outlasted everyone. I threw HBK over the top rope to prove who the real showstopper is. and tonight I have to face Jeff Hardy AGAIN. Where is my title shot. Triple H is obviously ducking the top threat to his spot....as Champion. I will win the Four Corner match at No Way Out and get what is rightfully mine at Wrestlemania. Because I am the larger than life living legend and the king of the WORLD!!!!!

94

WWE Hardcore Title:D-Von Dudley vs Raven©

Highlights:Raven brought a shopping cart of weapons and D-Von pulled out a couple of tables. D-Von set Raven on top of a table and flew off but Raven rolled off. D-Von puts himself through a table and Raven scores the pin. ** 1/2

Winner:Raven(after D-Von put himself through a table)

70(68, 72)

Notes:The WWE Hardcore title has gained in image.

Kevin Nash badmouths Glen Jacobs

Nash:Glen Jacobs we will meet soon to get into the number one contendership four corners for the World Heavyweight Title. Tonight I will team up with Christian to face you and that wierdo Al Snow. I put you over the top rope at the Rumble and I plan to dish out more pain and agony tonight and when we meet one on one.

68

Glen Jacobs and Al Snow vs Christian and Kevin Nash

Highlights:Snow and Jacobs have team up in Smokey Mountain Wrestling so they are no strangers to each other. Snow played Ricky Morton but tagged out to Jacobs who came in a house of fire. Jacobs destroyed Christian with a choke slam but got smacked with a wrench by Nash. Nash pins Jacobs. Nash hit Jacobs with a power bomb after the match. ***

Winners:Christian and Kevin Nash(when Nash pinned Jacobs after hitting him with a wrench)

76(79, 70)

Testicles

A look at Test(basically highlights from his matches of the past month on Sunday Night Heat)

80

Notes:Test gained overness from this segment.

Rob Van Dam vs Dave Batista

Highlights:Van Dam used his quickness against Batista but Batista drilled Van Dam with a power bomb. Batista would not cover and instead choked RVD until the referee called for the bell. The referee got attacked as well. ***

Winner:Rob Van Dam(via DQ to get into the four corners match at No Way Out)

78(76, 81)

Jeff Hardy vs Chris Jericho

Highlights:See last week. Hardy went for the Swanton Bomb, Jericho rolled out of the way. Jericho rolled up Hardy pulling the tights for the pin. Jericho layed out Hardy but HBK made the save. *** 3/4

Winner:Chris Jericho(via illegal rollup)

81(83, 77)

Non-Title Match:Tommy Dreamer vs Triple H

Highlights:Just a routine HHH match against a midcarder, right. WRONG. HHH got the Main Event Sleeper on but the referee got bumped. HHH blasted Dreamer with a chair and he had to revive the referee. HHH goes to hit Dreamer again but Dreamer ducks. Dreamer takes the chair away and smacks HHH with it for the DQ. Dreamer attacks HHH after the bell and lays him out with a Spicolli Driver. A title match for Dreamer in the works next maybe. ** 3/4

Winner:Triple H(via DQ)

73(75, 70)

Overall:73

TV Rating:6.11

No Way Out Card:

Four Corners Match winner gets a shot at the World Heavyweight Title at Wrestlemania:

Chris Jericho vs Rob Van Dam vs Booker T or Goldust vs Kevin Nash or Glen Jacobs

Wrestlemania Card:

WWE World Title:

Brock Lesnar vs Kurt Angle©

All cards are subjected to change.

January 11, 2003

WWE Smackdown 1-30-02

Match Making Session by the GM

Stephanie McMahon sits at her office chair. The Old WWE Interconinental Title belt is laying on her desk.

Steph:As you know, this belt was rendered inactive a few months ago however Smackdown is bring it back. An eight man single elimination tournament where the semifinals and the finals are to be held at No Way Out. Tonight Albert will face Chris Benoit in the first round. Both men have held this belt as you know. Smackdown will promote some of the best wrestling out there over this belt. Other matches will include:

Matt Hardy Version 1.0 vs Billy Kidman

Eddie Guerrero vs Edge

Chavo Guerrero Jr vs Rikishi

Steph:The first round matches will happen on Smackdown all throughout the month of Febuary. Also the World Title will be defended at No Way Out when Kurt Angle defends against the man who pinned him in a non-title match just last week....The Rock(big pop for that announcement). Also tonight a match to determine a challenge for the tag team titles next week will take place:Team Angle face Kaientai 2003. The tag titles will also be on the line tonight when Los Guerreros face Edge and Billy Kidman for gold. Thank you and enjoy Smackdown.

75

Notes:Stephanie McMahon lost overness from this segment. Albert gained overness from this segment.

WWE Cruiserweight Title:Spanky vs Jaime Knoble vs Shannon Moore©

Highlights:Tazz and Michael Cole promoted that you cannot see the cruiserweights on no where else but Smackdown. Standard Triple Threat fare with several high spots. The ending came when Spanky hit Knoble with Sliced Bread #2 to score the pin. Spanky is the new WWE Cruiserweight Champion and Moore wasn't even pinned to lose the belt. ** 3/4

Winner and new WWE Cruiserweight Champion:Spanky(Sliced Bread #2 on Knoble)

72(61, 83)

Kaientai 2003 vs Team Angle

Highlights:Not as good as the tag team ladder match at the Rumble but few matches could be. Funaki got isolated and pinned with the superkick/german suplex combo. Team Angle will face either Los Guerreros or Kidman and Edge next week on Smackdown. ** 1/2

Winners:Team Angle(via superkick/German Suplex combo to Funaki)

67(58, 76)

Notes:Funaki lost overness from this match. Tajiri lost overness from this match. Shelton Benjamin gained overness from this match. Charlie Haas gained overness from this match.

An Undertaker video

A look at the Undertaker is shown. The Undertaker will be at Smackdown next week and will have a majour announcement. Could it be his retirement or something else?

100

Notes:The Undertaker gained overness from this segment.

Battle of the Titans

Brock Lesnar comes out to the ring to some cheers. He will face the WWE World Champion at Wrestlemania whether it be Kurt Angle or the Rock.

Brock:At the Rumble I conquered and won. I will take back what is mine, the WWE World Title and....

Out comes Rhyno. What the hell is this? Rhyno enters the ring and Brock and Rhyno stare each other down.

Rhyno:BROCK!!! You won the rumble for one reason and one reason only. I WASN'T IN IT. I would be the number one contender if I had been in there. You wouldn't even be in the WWE if I hadn't got injured. I can do the same stuff you can do but do it ten times better. You are a cheap Rhyno imitation Brock. I want you to HAND ME OVER the Wrestlemania title shot and about 95 % of your paycheck for the rest of your career because YOU OWE ME. Without Rhyno there will be no Brock Lesnar and that is a motherf****** fact.

Brock:First of all who in the hell do you think you are to demand anything. Sure you were the last ECW champion and you were on the verge of superstardom but you got injured and have to start from square one. I earned this title shot and you are getting it OVER MY DEAD BODY.

Rhyno:That can be arranged.

Rhyno goes for the Gore but Brock side steps it. Brock clotheslines Rhyno and is punching away at him but Rhyno gets up and absorbs it. Rhyno now clotheslines Brock and does the same. Brock pops up and a bunch of referees and sercurity come out. They seperate the two and out comes Stephanie McMahon.

Stephanie:Since you two are so eager to fight each other you can do it at No Way Out. The Wrestlemania Title shot will be on the line at that event. You are not to touch each other or the match is off. However Brock, if you touch Rhyno you forfeit the Wrestlemania title shot to Rhyno. Rhyno if you touch Brock first, you are stripped of your chance for the Wrestlemania title shot.

Another great match signed for No way Out.

75

Notes:Brock Lesnar lost overness from this segment. Rhyno lost overness from this segment.

Matt Hardy Version 1.0 and The Big Show vs Rikishi and The Rock

Highlights:Big Show and Rikishi are having issues as is Mattitude and The Rock so we make a tag team match out of it. Nothing much happens, Mattitude is running away from the Rock the entire match. Rikishi pins the Big Show with a superkick and after the match Mattitude lays out out both the Rock and Rikishi with a chair. ** 3/4

Winners:The Rock and Rikishi(Rikishi pins Show with a superkick)

73(79, 60)

Chuck Palumbo vs Rhyno

Highlights:Rhyno makes his offical in ring return. Brock watches on the monitor backstage. Palumbo was pounded but makes a comeback with a pair of belly to belly suplexes. Rhyno no sells the Superkick and Gores Palumbo for the pin. ***

Winner:Rhyno(via the Gore)

77(78, 76)

Kurt Angle talks about the Rock.

Kurt Angle has the WWE World Title belt over his shoulder.

Kurt:It is funny that even after sucessfully defending the title last Sunday, people give me no respect. I beat Chris Benoit to prove who the top submission wrestler is and now at No Way Out I have to defend against the Rock. I will go one on one with the Great One and come out on top like I should. Two years ago at No Way Out 2001 I was heading into Wrestlemani but the Rock cheated me out of the gold. I will right the wrong of that night, at No Way out by making the Rock tap. Its true, its damn true.

92

WWE Tag Team Titles:Billy Kidman and Edge vs Los Guerreros©

Highlights:Great match here all the way. Not Rumble 2003 ladder match qualities but few could be. Edge speared Chavo but neither was the legal man. Eddie popped Kidman with a tag title belt to score the pin. Afterwards Team Angle came in and layed out all four men. Next week on Smackdown will be Los Guerreros vs Team Angle. ***

Winners:Los Guerreros(via Belt shot to Kidman)

79(77, 81)

[time for Albert's first and ONLY main event in this regime]

Albert vs Chris Benoit in the first round match for the WWE Interconinental Title Tournament

Highlights:Albert pounds on Benoit before Benoit busts out the Triple Germans. Benoit locks in the Crippler Crossface and Albert taps. Before Albert could attack Benoit REY MISTERIO JR MADE HIS RETURN. Rey dropkicked Albert in the groin and Rey hit a DDT to Albert. Rey stomps Albert and hits him with a springboard legdrop. Rey has made his return. ** 3/4

Winner:Chris Benoit(via Crippler Crossface)

74(71,78)

Notes:Chris Benoit was sluggish and didn't put much effort in. (hopefully my plan for Benoit will bring is morale up some)

Overall:75

Smackdown Rating:5.23

No Way Out Card:

WWE World Title:

Kurt Angle© vs the Rock

Semifinals and Finals of the Interconinental Title Tournament.

Four Corners Match winner gets a shot at the World Heavyweight Title at Wrestlemania:

Chris Jericho vs Rob Van Dam vs Booker T or Goldust vs Kevin Nash or Glen Jacobs

For Brock's shot at the WWE World Title at Wrestlemania:

Rhyno vs Brock Lesnar.

January 11, 2003

WWE End of the Month Report

I am pleased with the way the first month under the new regime has gone. Here are some stars to watch out for in the next month:

Spanky(the new WWE Cruiserweight Champion)

Raven(who is rumoured to be getting a majour push in the next couple of months)

Nova(who could be called down from Ohio Valley Wrestling by Wrestlemania)

Matt Hardy(his feud with the Rock will get heated up over the next couple of months)

Rhyno(only wrestled once and is one of the most hated heels on the smackdown brand)

Team Angle(Haas and Benjamin have had some high profile tag team matches. They have a tag team title match against Los Guerreros this coming week on Smackdown)

Test(a small push is rumoured to happen to test(pardon the pun) the waters for bigger things)

Randy Orton(who returned from an arm injury just last Monday. He may be on Heat for a couple of months to shake off the ring rust)

Month End Awards:

Wrestler of the Month:Kurt Angle(Angle had some great matches with Edge, The Rock, and Chris Benoit this month so he gets the nod)

Match of the Month:Kaientai 2003 vs Los Guerreros, Tag Team Ladder Match at Royal Rumble 2003. (stole the show at a fantastic Rumble)

Tag Team of the Month:Los Guerreros(who else. Several great matches with Kaientai and will be defending against Team Angle this Thursday on Smackdown)

Most Popular Wrestler of the Month:Rob Van Dam(how long can it be before RVD captures the World Heavyweight title)

Jackass of the Month:Triple H(used a sledgehammer to defeat Scott Steiner at the Rumble and used his backstage influence to defend the title against stars that had no chance in hell such as Maven)

Feud of the Month:Mattitude vs The Rock(this war is far from over. It is obvious that Mattitude is jealous of the Great One)

OVW Report

Mark Jindrak gained one point of Charisma and 4 points of overness.

Haku got 1 point of charisma and 2 points of overness

Nova gained 2 over points and 3 points of charisma

Rob Conway gained one over point and 1 point of charisma

Damien gained 3 over points and 3 points of Charisma

Payne gained 1 point of charisma and 2 over points

Nick Dinsmore gained 4 over points and 3 points of charisma

Mr. Black gained 3 over points and 2 points of charisma

The Damaja gained 1 point of overness and 1 point of charisma

Doug Basham gained 2 points of charisma

Jackie Gayda gained 1 over point and 1 point of charisma

Linda Miles gained 1 over point and 1 point of charisma

Orlando Jordan gained 1 over point and 1 point of charisma

This has been the WWE end of the month report.

January 12, 2003

I convinced Vince to open up the pocket book and let me hire some enhancement talent(or jobbers if you prefer) for the Weekend Shows. He agreed. Crash Holly is happy because there is someone lower on the totem pole than he is now.

WWE Velocity 2-1-03(with JOBBER SQUASHES)

Rory Fox vs Cousin Nunzio

Highlights:Its a jobber squash. Nunzio worked on the arm, Fox got some token jobber offense in. Nunzio hit the fujiwara armbar for the submission victory. *

Winner:Cousin Nunzio(via the fujiwara armbar)

53(40, 63)

A look at the Crippler

A video shown of Chris Benoit making various opponents tap out to the Crossface is shown. Benoit advanced in the Interconinental Title tournament against Albert on Smackdown. Could Benoit win the gold.

89

Crash Holly vs Name Not Announced

Highlights:Don't you hate it when the announcers don't tell you who is being squashed(editor's note, the jobbers name is Mike Osbourne). Crash wins with the Crash Landing in a very bland match. 1/2* Doesn't this look like an old edition of The Wrestling Challenge already.

Winner:Crash Holly(via the Crash Landing)

48(29, 68)

Feud Recap

A look at the Rock and Mattitude is shown.

100

Ash Parker vs The Big Show

Highlights:Oh its the Big Show. He is getting demoted down to Velocity. Oh well its the Big Show, he is feuding with Rikishi in a feud that will go no where. Oh its the Big Show, he won this squash match with a choke slam. *coughs*. Anyway Big Show squashes Parker like a gnat in under a minute with the choke slam. *

Winner:The Big Show(via the Choke Slam

51(46, 57)

Bill DeMott vs the Hurricane

Highlights:This ladies and gentlemen is your feature bout. When Hugh F'n Morrus is in the best match of the night, you know the show sucks(hey its my B show and I will book it however the heck I want to). The Hurricane wins with the Shining Wizard after DeMott misses a moonsault. ** 1/2

Winner:The Hurricane(via the Shining Wizard)

70(64, 77)

Overall:68

TV Rating:5.75

January 12, 2003

I agree with the end-month awards, and February is shaping up to be great. I see Matt Hardy Version 1.0 costing Rock his match at NWO, settnig up a big match at Wrestlemania.

I also love the idea of "enhancement talent"

January 12, 2003

WWE Heat 2-2-03(WITH MORE JOBBER SQUASHES)

Heather Savage vs Molly Holly

Highlights:A woman jobber. Not everyday you see that. Anyway Molly takes the poor kid to school. Ms. Savage is a bit better than Jackie Gayda in the wrestling department. Molly power bombs Savage and makes her submit to the Twin City Twister(Spinning Indian Deathlock) 1/2*

Winner:Molly(with the Twin City Twister)

49(53,41)

Chris Jericho:

A Chris Jericho highlights package to "The King of the World" by Saliva plays. Jericho taunting opponents and putting them down with the Walls of Jericho. Because he is the King of the World.

100

Notes:Chris Jericho gained overness from this segment.

Bully Douglas vs Al Snow

Highlights:Well Bully Douglas pounds on Snow with some low risk power offense but gets dropkicked in the groin and put in the Beast Choker. Bully taps out and Snow wins. * 1/2

Winner:Al Snow(via the Beast Choker)

57(43, 72)

Jacobs vs Nash

A look at the war between Glen Jacobs and Kevin Nash. This is becoming a weekly thing on Heat.

100

Notes:Glen Jacobs gained overness from this segment.

Bobby Rude vs Sean O'Haire

Highlights:The squash parade keeps on rolling. Sean O'Haire gets 100 percent offense and finishes off Bobby with the Cruel Intentions. O'Haire wins and the announcers state that he is on a roll. Well he defeated Maven and Bobby Rude. He is like maybe only two rungs up the ladder of contention. 1/2*

Winner:Sean O'Haire(via the Cruel Intentions

49(36, 62)

Triple H

A look at HHH. HHH spits water and finishes off midcarders with the main event sleeper. Why? Because Triple H wanted a music video too.

100

Notes:Triple H gained overness from this segment.

Justin Credible and Steven Richards vs Bookdust

Highlights:What, no token Test match this week. Anyway no mention if the World Tag Team Titles are on the line. Does it really matter. (For the record, yes they are). Goldust pinned Richards with the Curtain Call to retain the titles. ** 1/2

Winners:Bookdust(Curtain Call to Richards)

71(73, 69)

Notes:The World Tag Team titles have gained in image.

Overall Rating:68

Heat Rating:1.28

January 12, 2003

WWE Raw 2-3-02

Spike Dudley vs Randy Orton

Highlights:We start out with something different, a match. Spike pounds Orton but gets rolled up for the pin with the feet on the ropes. Orton books it afterwards. **

Winner:Randy Orton(Illegal Rollup)

64(58, 70)

The Game

Triple H is backstage.

HHH:I am still the World Heavyweight Champion and it doesn't matter who wins that paper top contenders match at No Way Out. I will walk out of Wrestlemania the Champion. I might have to retire because I have no more competition. NO ONE can beat me anymore. I will remain the World Heavyweight Champion FOREVER. Because I am the Game and I am that damn good.

82

D'Lo Brown vs Test

Highlights:Test remains on his role. D'Lo misses the Lo Down and Test boots him in the face for the pin. ** 1/2

Winner:Test(via the Big Boot)

67(60, 75)

WWE Woman's Title:Stacy Keibler vs Victoria©

Highlights:Third match without a majour point. What is this Sunday Night Heat. Anyway Stacy hit a few punches but Victoria hit a few suplexes and finished her off with the Widow's Peak to retain the title. **

Winner:Victoria(via the Widow's Peak)

62(78, 27)

Notes:Stacy Keibler lost overness from this match. Victoria gained overness from this match. Stacy Keibler basically no-sold everything, which ruined the match. (Last time Stacy will be wrestling a match for a while. She will stick to managing Test.)

World Tag Team Titles:Bookdust© vs Lance Storm and William Regal

Highlights:Return match from the Rumble. Booker T was beaten on but made the hot tag. Goldust pounded on the challengers and finished Storm off with the Curtain Call. Next Week Booker T will face Goldust for a spot in the number one contenders match at No Way Out. ***

Winners:Bookdust

80(80, 81)[/i]

Notes:The World Tag Team titles have gained in image.

Trying to take out the competition

Glen Jacobs is lacing up his boot but WHACK. He gets hit from behind with a pipe from Kevin Nash. Jacobs gets thrown headfirst into a wall. Nash whales on him with a pipe some more before sercurity breaks it up. Will Glen Jacobs be able to wrestle tonight. Stay Tuned.

84

WWE Hardcore Title:Bubba Ray Dudley vs Raven©

Highlights:Raven is on his way to becoming the best hardcore champion of all time. Bubba got the table and attempted to put Raven through it with a power bomb but Raven countered with an Evenflow through the table. Raven picked up the duke to retain the WWE Hardcore Title. ** 3/4

Winner:Raven(Evenflow DDT through Table)

74(70, 78)

Notes:Bubba Ray Dudley lost overness from this match. The WWE Hardcore title has gained in image.

A Crippler Video....on Raw?

A look at Chris Benoit is shown. This was the same video from Velocity and the production people made a goof. They were supposed air Triple H spitting water and look intense. (real reason:to keep Benoit's morale steady before Smackdown)

100

Notes:Chris Benoit gained overness from this segment.

For a Spot in the Four Corners Match at No Way Out:Glen Jacobs vs Kevin Nash

Highlights:Jacobs pounded Nash and Nash went for the pipe. Jacobs ducked a shot and grabbed the pipe away. In the heat of the battle, Jacobs smacked Nash. DQ victory for Kevin Nash. ** 3/4

Winner:Kevin Nash(via DQ)

72(82, 50)

Notes:Kevin Nash gained overness from this match.

Jeff Hardy and Rob Van Dam vs Chris Jericho and Triple H

Highlights:Jericho looked a bit lazier than usual. RVD carried this match. The ending came when RVD accidentally kicked Hardy and HHH put him away with the Main Event Sleeper. Shawn Michaels came out and brawled with Jericho and HHH laid out everyone with the sledgehammer. HHH stands tall as Raw goes off the air. *** 1/4

Winners:Chris Jericho and Triple H(via Main Event Sleeper)

81(84, 75)

Notes:Chris Jericho was sluggish and didn't put much effort in. Triple H was sluggish and didn't put much effort in.

Overall:76

TV Rating:6.11

I push Glen Jacobs up the card per his request.

We have a very unhappy locker room at the moment. I see the problem:The Roster split. But can I convince Vince to let me end it(logically of course, not out of the blue.)

To Be Continued

January 13, 2003

WWE Smackdown 2-6-03:

Opening:

Voiceover:Tonight a career may end.

Footage of the Undertaker.

Voiceover:Tonight on Smackdown the Undertaker may announce his retirement due to injuries.

Footage of Undertaker hitting the Last Ride on several opponents.

Voiceover:Will the Undertaker retire tonight on Smackdown. Keep it right here to find out. Also tonight:Los Guerreros defend the WWE Tag Team Titles against Team Angle and Brock Lesnar, The Rock, and Chris Benoit face Rhyno, Kurt Angle, and the Big Show in a big six man tag team match.

96

Notes:The Undertaker gained overness from this segment.

First Round of the Interconinental Title Tournament:Billy Kidman vs Matt Hardy Version 1.0

Highlights:Some great highflying action. Kidman was rolled up with the tights pulled. Matt Hardy wins and will face Chris Benoit in the semifinals at No Way Out. ** 3/4

Winner:Matt Hardy Version 1.0(via illegal rollup)

77(66, 81)

When Hosses Attack....Next of Fox

Rey Misterio Jr is stretching but Albert and Bill DeMott attack him from behind. They are beating Rey to a pulp but Edge makes the save with a chair. DeMott and Albert will now be known as the HOSS Squad.

76

Notes:Bill DeMott gained overness from this segment.

WWE Cruiserweight Title Match:Cousin Nunzio vs Spanky©

Highlights:The announcers say that Nunzio is undefeated in the WWE and so is Spanky(well the announcers say that anyway and who would believe them). One man will get his first defeat tonight. Nunzio works on the leg and puts in the Trailor Hitch but Spanky gets to the ropes. A second attempt causes Nunzio to get pinned with a cradle by Spanky. Spanky retains the cruiserweight title. ** 3/4

Winner:Spanky(via reversing the Trailor Hitch)

73(61, 86)

Notes:Cousin Nunzio lost overness from this match. Spanky gained overness from this match. The WWE Cruiserweight title has gained in image.

The Undertaker's announcement

"Rollin'" plays and out comes the Undertaker. He doesn't look like his normal self. He has been slowed by age and injury. Taker comes into the ring and grabs the microphone.

Undertaker:For over 12 years, I have dominated the WWE. I have made more people famous then anyone else in the history of this sport. All good things must come to an end however. My body looks like it has been through hell about a dozen times.

The Undertaker pauses while the crowd chants "U-T. U-T. U-T."

Undertaker:Its with a heavy heart I am going to say it is over. I can't do this anymore. Many fans say I have hung on past the point where most should give it up and I must say they are right. Its over. I'm done. No Mercy 2002 was the last time I wrestled and that is offically my retirement match. Thank you for all your support over the years.

Undertaker pauses to soak in the cheers. Undertaker turns to leave....

"Who Better than Kanyon"

Out comes Chris Kanyon. What is he doing out here. Is he signed with Smackdown. He hasn't been seen since the end of the Alliance. What business does he have out here. Kanyon gets into the ring and starts clapping at the Undertaker.

Kanyon:That was beautiful man...NOW the past can move over for the future....Chris Kanyon. So get out of my ring you hasbeen. You are yesterdays garbage and I am today's treasure.

Undertaker:First of all Kanyon, who the hell do you think you are. If you are trying to get a rise out of me, it won't work. I AM RETIRED. Get it, done. I don't care anymore what happens in the wrestling business. Good bye.

Undertaker leaves but KANYON JUMPS THE UNDERTAKER FROM BEHIND. Kanyon grabs the Undertaker. FLATLINER. Kanyon rains in some fists on the forehead of Undertaker and exits the ring. Kanyon is pulling back the protective padding at ringside. Kanyon now grabs the Undertaker by the hair and drags him to the ring apron. Kanyon has the Undertaker in a standing headscissors and PILEDRIVER OFF THE APRON TO THE EXPOSED CONCRETE. GOOD GOD. Kanyon grabs a chair and Kanyon with a series of jabs with the chair to the neck of the Undertaker. Kanyon leaves. Paramedics are out and they look concerned. Undertaker's neck bounced off the floor in a way where he may be crippled for life. The Undertaker is saying something about not having any feeling below his waist. The crowd chants "Kanyon Sucks". Sadly as this may be, this could be the last memory we have of the Undertaker. Get stretchered out, perhaps to spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair.

79

Notes:The Undertaker lost overness from this segment.

B2 vs Tajiri

Highlights:Tajiri really laced into Bull with some kicks. Tajiri spit mist in the face of Bull and nearly took his head off with a Buzzsaw like kick. Tajiri scores an upset defeating B2 on Smackdown. ** 1/2

Winner:Tajiri(via mist and Buzzsaw kick)

71(63, 79)

WWE Tag Team Titles:Los Guerreros© vs Team Angle

Highlights:Crowd didn't know who to cheer for because both teams were heels. The ending came when Eddie hit Haas with a tag title belt to score the pin. ** 3/4

Winners:Los Guerreros(via beltshot from Eddie to Haas)

73(68, 79)

Rhyno badmouths Brock

Rhyno:LESNAR!!! You are a weakling as far as I am concerned. You don't deserve to breath the same air that I breath. At No Way Out, I will crush you and take what is MINE a shot at the gold at Wrestlemania. You will get gored so hard, your skeleton collaspes and you are just a pile of skin. You are MINE Brock and I am coming to slay the Brock Lesnar legend at No Way Out.

85

HOSS Squad vs Rey Misterio Jr and Edge

Highlights:DeMott pitched Rey to the outside but Albert accidentally hit DeMott. Rey missile dropkicked Albert into a spear from Edge. Edge pinned Albert. ** 3/4

Winners:Edge and Rey Misterio Jr(spear to Albert)

74(72, 76)

Rhyno, The Big Show, and Kurt Angle vs Chris Benoit, The Rock, and Brock Lesnar

Highlights:Hyped the biggest match in the history of Smackdown by the crack announce team. Well it is BIG with the Big Show, Brock, and Rhyno in there. Anyway Rhyno brawled with Brock to the back leaving a tag team match in the ring. Mattitude ran out but accidentally hit Kurt Angle. Big Show attempted to Choke Slam Benoit but Benoit countered with a cross-armbreaker. Show tapped out and Rock, Brock, and Benoit win. *** 1/4

Winners:Rock, Brock, and Benoit(cross-armbreaker submission from Benoit to Show)

81(86, 70)

Notes:The Rock was sluggish and didn't put much effort in. Chris Benoit was sluggish and didn't put much effort in.

Overall:76

Smackdown TV Rating:5.23

Chris Benoit is the most dire Morale situation because he is the best worker of the low morale so he will be taken care of to bring that Morale back up. Rock is next dire because he has a majour feud with Mattitude. HHH is third dire because he IS the World Heavyweight Champion and then we will go from there.

January 14, 2003

I really enjoy this diary. Very well done, and you make good use of everyone that you have at your disposal. Excellent job, man .

January 16, 2003

WWE Velocity 2-8-03(Jobbers, more jobbers, and Albert)

Ash Parker vs Mark Henry

Highlights:Hey everyone, looks who back off the injured list. Yes everyones favorite HOSS Mark Henry. Parker was squashed and submitted to a bearhug. 1/2*

Winner:Mark Henry(via the bearhug)

48(35, 61)

A replay

A look at the Undertaker's speech from Smackdown and Kanyon interrupting. We will have an update on Undertaker this Thursday on Smackdown.

100

Notes:The Undertaker gained overness from this segment.

Brooklyn Brawler vs Shannon Moore

Highlights:The Brawler is back to face Shannon Moore. Mattitude is not at ringside because this is a cheap show and big name wrestlers appear only during video recaps. Anyway Shannon Moore won the the Halo. 1/2*(How sad is it that Shannon Moore and Mark Henry had the same star rating for their match)

Winner:Shannon Moore(via the Halo)

47(34, 61)

Six Man Recap

The Six Man Tag match from Smackdown finish is shown. Brock vs Rhyno and Rock vs Angle is hyped up some for the Rumble.

100

Notes:Chris Benoit gained overness from this segment.

Rory Fox vs Albert

Highlights:It wouldn't be Velocity without good ol' A-Train. One half of the tag team, the HOSS Squad with Bill DeMott, that will take Smackdown by storm. Albert just kicks Rory in the face after some token jobber offense to pin him. Albert doesn't even bother pounding on the poor scrub after the bell to put over the fact he is a BULLY. 1/2*

Winner:Albert

49(42, 56)

Spanky vs John Cena

Highlights:Spanky is the WWE Cruiserweight Champion but that belt is not on the line because A)It is a cheap show and B) John Cena is over the cruiserweight limit anyway. Best match of the night. Spanky hits a tornado DDT but Cena is in the ropes. Cena rolls up Spanky as he attempts a frankensteiner and pins him by pulling the tights. ** 3/4

Winner:John Cena(rollup with the tights)

72(68, 77)

69

Velocity Rating:5.75

January 17, 2003

WWE Heat 2-9-03

The Dudley Boys vs Brooklyn Brawler and Justin Credible

Highlights:Boy has Justin Credible fell down the totem pole. From ECW World Champion to mid card stable(X-Factor) to teaming with the Brooklyn Brawler in a squash tag team match. Dudleys threw Brawler to the outside. D-Von pins Credible after the Dudley Death Drop. **

Winners:The Dudley Boys(3D to Credible)

64(56, 72)

The Game

Triple H music video is reshown. Footage of HHH holding up the World Heavyweight title, spitting water, and squashing midcarders is shown in this nice package.

100

Notes:Triple H gained overness from this segment.

Mike Osbourne vs Test(w/Stacy Keibler)

Highlights:Well this was a nice squash to establish Test further in this mini-push that he is getting. Big Boot scores the duke. *

Winner:Test(via the Big Boot)

52(39, 66)

Chris Jericho

A video package of Chris Jericho to "King of the World" is played. Chris Jericho will be in action tonight in our feature bout.

100

Notes:Chris Jericho gained overness from this segment.

Bully Douglas vs Goldust

Highlights:Goldust will face Booker T tommorow night for the final spot in the four way dance at No Way Out. Goldust hits the Curtain Call to wrap up the match. *

Winner:Goldust(Curtain Call)

54(48, 60)

Replay

Nash vs Glen Jacobs is replayed from this past Monday. Will these two get into it yet again this Monday.

89

Maven vs Chris Jericho

Highlights:Jericho is main eventing Heat. He is not happy about that for some reason. Anyway Maven misses a missile dropkick and Jericho locks Maven in the Walls of Jericho. Maven taps out and Jericho wins. ***

Winner:Chris Jericho(via Walls of Jericho)

80(84, 71)

Notes:Chris Jericho was sluggish and didn't put much effort in.

Overall:71

Heat Rating:1.28

WWE Raw 2-10-03 preview

Matches released by the folks at WWE.com:

Goldust vs Booker T for final spot at No Way Out four way.

Three Minute Warning and Randy Orton vs the Dudley Boys

WWE Woman's Title Bra and Panties Match:

Torrie Wilson vs Victoria©

World Heavyweight Title match:

Jeff Hardy vs Triple H©

Rob Van Dam will be in action.

Test faces Chris Jericho.

Plus will Glen Jacobs and Kevin Nash get into it this Monday.

WWE Smackdown 2-13-03:

Matches released by WWE.com:

the HOSS Squad faces Rikishi and Mark Henry(no this is not some sick joke on Internet Wrestling fans. It is really going to happen)

Eddie Guerrero vs Edge in the first round of the Interconinental Title Tournament.

Shannon Moore faces Kurt Angle for the WWE World Title as a special request from Mattitude.

The Rock will go one on one with Chavo Guerrero Jr.

Brock Lesnar and Chris Benoit will face Rhyno and The Big Show.

Tune in this Thursday Night for Smackdown.

January 18, 2003

WWE Raw 2-10-03

A heated opening

We see Triple H doing push-ups in the lockeroom. His world heavyweight belt is laying on the floor. Suddenly Dave Batista walks into the room.

HHH:Hey whats up big man.

Batista just stares at HHH

HHH:Maybe you didn't hear me.

Batista continues staring.

HHH:What the hell do you want.

Batista points to the World Heavyweight Title belt.

HHH:OH No. That is mine and it shall only be mine. I am the Game and I am that damn good.

Ric Flair walks into the lockeroom.

Flair:Hunter, HE isn't happy because I haven't gotten him a title shot. I told him that oppertunities will come but he wants the big belt.

Batista:I will answer that. HHH, listen, I am the biggest threat to your title and you know it. I have scored several wins over Glen Jacobs and now I want a bigger piece of the action.

HHH:Hey bud, you had your chance to get into the four way match at No Way Out for the right to be pinned by me at Wrestlemania. It isn't my fault you couldn't stop choking RVD.

Batista:This isn't over. You will be grateful that I don't lay you out right now.

Batista walks out of the dressing. Triple H looks to go after him but Flair holds him back.

Flair:Not now, Trips. You have to defend the title against Jeff Hardy. You don't need to get injured doing anything stupid.

82

Notes:Dave Batista gained overness from this segment.

WWE Woman's Title Bra and Panties Match:Torrie Wilson vs Victoria©

Highlights:Torrie Wilson was given zero chance despite this being a divas match. Victoria worked her over with Wrestling moves and hit her with the Widow's Peak. Victoria went for the stripping but Trish came out and layed out Victoria with the Stratusfaction. Trish then stripped Victoria to her bra and panties and TORRIE WINS. Torrie is the new champion. Torrie wakes up holding her head still fully clothed. She accepts the belt and tears off her clothes in celebration. * 1/2

Winner and NEW Woman's Champion:Torrie Wilson(Trish interfers and strips Victoria of her clothes)

59(73, 28)

The Dudleys(Spike, D-Von, and Bubba Ray) vs Three Minute Warning and Randy Orton

Typical six man tag team action. The ending came with Orton hit D-Von with a pair of brass knuckles as he attempted a suplex and fell on top for the pin. ** 1/2

Winners:Randy Orton and Three Minute Warning(via brass knuckles to D-Von)

69(66, 73)

Glen Jacobs and Kevin Nash again:

Jacobs comes down to ringside.

Jacobs:Nash, I am calling you out. You hit me with a wrench to cheat your way into the four way at No Way Out. So I want to hit you with something. The biggest choke slam you ever did see. Come on Big Baby. I know you are back there.

Out comes Kevin Nash. Nash is on the Titan Tron.

Nash:Hey Jacobs. Think you have everything figured out. Think you have my punk card. Well you better look behind you. Right about...now.

Nash is in the ring behind Jacobs. The titan tron video was a pre-recording. Nash hits Jacobs with a wrench(again). Nash now with some more wrench shots to Jacobs. Nash now throws Jacobs to the outside and clears the Spanish Announcer's Table. Nash now lifts up Jacobs. JACK KNIFE POWER BOMB THROUGH THE TABLE. Jacobs is DEAD. Nash now stands with a foot on the throat of Jacobs.

85

World Heavyweight Title:Jeff Hardy vs Triple H©(w/Ric Flair)

Highlights:See HHH vs midcarder from any past match. HHH enters and pounds Hardy. Hardy however finds a way out of the Main Event Sleeper and backs HHH into the referee. HHH pissed that his mid-card killer doesn't work wails on Hardy with punches. HHH goes to the outside and grabs a chair. Hardy dropkicks it in is face. Twist of Fate and Swanton Bomb hits. Batista however runs out and power bombs Hardy. HHH is up and he locks Hardy in the Main Event Sleeper despite being knocked silly. Submission Win for the Game. Batista now gives HHH a look that says "You owe me one". However RVD runs out and chases off HHH and Batista from doing anymore beating on his friend Jeff Hardy. ***

Winner:Triple H(with the Main Event you know what and oh yeah, help from Batista)

77(80, 71)

Notes:Triple H was sluggish and didn't put much effort in. The World Heavyweight title has gained in image.

Jericho tries to get some action.

Jericho enters and bumps into Stacy Keibler.

Stacy:Oh hi Chris, long time no see.

Jericho:Stacy, I am going to ask you. What do you see in that loser Test. Is it money. Is it just a chance to get a bit of fame. Because if a slut like Stephanie McMahon dumps Test at the alter, you know he isn't worth it. Unlike the Canadian god. I have been blessed with great sexual powers. When you slept with Chris, you just can't resist.

Test walks into the picture.

Stacy:Is that a cheap ripoff of Test's pickup line:...

Jericho:NO. Test is a loser with a very small pe....

Test taps Jericho on the shoulder.

Test:Excuse me Stacy, was he bothering you.

Stacy:Yes he was.

Test:Listen to me your blond haired canadian rock star wannabe. If I ever catch you coming near Stacy again, I will knock everyone of your teeth down your throat.

Jericho:You are just jealous because I have better hair and you have a very small pe...

Test:If you have a problem with me why don't you settle it in the ring.

Jericho:Fine. I can lick everyone of your testicles. (Stacy and Test start laughing). NO I didn't mean it that way. What I meant is...aw screw it. Just prepare for a beating you will never, Evvverr forget.

Jericho vs Test tonight.

85

Notes:Test gained overness from this segment.

Al Snow vs Christopher Nowinski

Highlights:One of those midshow time wasting match. For more such matches tune into Heat every Sunday Night(thumbs up, cheap plug). Anyway the announcers talk about the Four Way at No Way Out with Goldust vs Booker T for the final spot and they announce that Raw GM Eric Bischoff has made Jeff Hardy and Rob Van Dam vs Triple H and Dave Batista for later tonight. Nowinski wins after rolling up Snow pulling the tights. Maven runs out afterwards and dropkicks Nowinski. Maven taunts Nowinski. ** 3/4

Winner:Christopher Nowinski(illegal rollup)

75(73, 77)

Goldust vs Booker T for the fourth spot in the Four Way Number One Contenders Match at No Way Out

Highlights:Very clean match. Lots of chain wrestling and clean breaks. Booker T looked to be the better man hitting two ax kicks but Storm and Regal came out. Storm distracted the referee and Booker T went for the Spinaroonie but Regal hit him with a tag title belt. Goldust gets up confused after Regal and Storm leave. Goldust covers Booker T and scores the pin. Goldust will be in the Four Way with Nash, Jericho, and RVD for the spot at Wrestlemania World Heavyweight Title match at No Way Out. ***

Winner:Goldust(unseen interference by William Regal)

77(83, 66)

Notes:Goldust was sluggish and didn't put much effort in. Goldust gained overness from this match.

Test(w/Stacy Keibler) vs Chris Jericho

Highlights:Stacy went on the ring apron and Test whipped Jericho in. Jericho reversed and Test and Stacy collided. Jericho hit the Lionsault on Test to score the pin. Jericho ran to the back as Test tried to get up. ***

Winner:Chris Jericho(via the Lionsault)

79(83, 73)

Notes:Chris Jericho was sluggish and didn't put much effort in.

Triple H and Dave Batista(w/Ric Flair) vs Jeff Hardy and Rob Van Dam

Highlights:Hardy played Ricky Morton. RVD came in fists of Fire but Batista pounds on him. HHH grabs the sledgehammer but accidentally hits Batista. RVD spin kicks HHH to the outside and hits the Five Star on Batista for the pin. RVD and Hardy win. After the match Batista gets up holding his head and goes after HHH. Ric Flair tries to make peace between his two clients. ***

Winner:Jeff Hardy and Rob Van Dam(Five Star Frog Splash to Batista)

77(78, 76)

Overall:76

HHH bitches about RVD being too stiff. Pussy.

Raw Rating:6.11

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January 18, 2003

Eddie Guerrero showed up late. I ignore this because I have big plans for him

WWE Smackdown 2-13-03

Team Angle vs Chuck Palumbo and Billy Kidman

Highlight:What a way to open up Smackdown. Palumbo was isolated and pinned with a superkick/german suplex combo from Team Angle. **

Winners:Team Angle(superkick/german suplex combo to Palumbo)

65(56, 75)

Notes:Chuck Palumbo lost overness from this match. Billy Kidman lost overness from this match. Shelton Benjamin gained overness from this match. Charlie Haas gained overness from this match.

The Rock talks

The Rock:The Rock is on the road to No Way Out. Tonight the Rock faces Chavo Guerrero Jr. So Chavo get ready for the Smackdown. Whether it be Kurt Angle, Matt Hardy or Chavo, The Rock will come out on top. If you smell what the Rock is cooking. and Kurt Angle you have 10 days and The Rock means Ten days before you lose your World Title if you smell what the Rock is cooking.

100

The HOSS Squad vs Mark Henry and Rikishi

Highlights:The match that all the fans have been waiting for. Slow paced action with a lot of rest holds. The ending came when DeMott hit Mark Henry with a chair to score the pin. The HOSS Squad beat up Henry and Rikishi after the match. * 1/2

Winners:The HOSS Squad(via a chairshot to Henry)

56(59, 50)

Notes:Mark Henry didn't really sell very much, which hurt the match rating.

Matt Hardy Version 1.0 vs Tajiri

Highlights:Matt Hardy will face Chris Benoit in the semifinals of the Interconinental Title tournament at No Way Out. Hardy wins after clocking Tajiri with brass knuckles in a great match.***

Winner:Matt Hardy(after using brass knuckles)

79(75, 83)

Kurt Angle talks about the Rock:

Angle:In 10 days at No Way Out I will roll over the Rock on my way to the main event at Wrestlemania. The Rock doesn't stand a chance and I will make him tap at No Way Out. As for that little punk Mattitude, if he sticks his nose in my business again, I will snap his Ankle in two. Its true, its damn true.

93

Kurt Angle vs Shannon Moore

Highlights:Angle beat on Shannon Moore but Matt Hardy ran in and laid out Kurt with a chair for the DQ. Hardy pounds on Kurt but The Rock makes the save(!) for his No Way Out opponent. The Rock has had his problems with Mattitude. Angle shows his gratitude by Angle Slamming The Rock and bashing his leg with a chair that Mattitude left in the ring. Matt Hardy is smiling on the ramp at the Rock being taken out.

Winner:Kurt Angle via DQ(interference from Mattitude)

75(70, 81)

When Hosses attack II...Next of Fox

Rikishi is in the back but Albert and Bill DeMott lay him out. Rikishi is thrown through a mirror backstage and Albert drops a cinderblock on the shoulder of Rikishi. They stomp Rikishi before leaving. Rikishi is spitting up blood and may not be able to face Chavo Guerrero Jr next week in the Interconinental Title tournament.

57

Notes:Rikishi lost overness from this segment.

After the break it is announced that The Rock will not be able to face Chavo tonight and Hurricane will take his place. Also Rikishi will not be able to face Chavo in the Interconinental Title Tournament so Rikishi is out of the tournament and Rey Misterio Jr is in.

Chavo Guerrero Jr vs The Hurricane

Highlights:Holy awesome match Batman. The Rock's injury may have been a blessing in disguise for the fans of Smackdown. 15 near falls in this 8 minute match. The ending came when Chavo rolled up Hurricane pulling the tights. After the match the Rock limps out and layed out both men with a chair. The Rock has a microphone.

The Rock:Kurt Angle, at No Way Out, the Rock will lay the Smackdown on you.

*** 1/4

Winner:Chavo Guerrero Jr(rollup pulling the tights)

81(74, 88)

Kanyon comes out:

Kanyon comes out in jeans and an Innovator t-shirt. He has a black armband that says UT on it. What is this all about.

Kanyon:Tonight is a sad night. We will mourn for the end of the career of the Undertaker. He might not be able to walk again. I am sorry that I did that and I apologize to the family of the Undertaker. I apologize that I didn't put the bastard out to pasture sooner.

The crowd boos and an "asshole" chant starts.

Kanyon:So Undertaker....I will remember you for what I last saw you as. A washed up piece of crap. And...

"Dead Man Walking"

Could it be. Could he have returned. Could it...No it is a midget verson of the Undertaker riding out on a tricycle. Kanyon is laughing at this. Mini Taker enters the ring.

Mini Taker:Kanyon you better get out of my yard. I am the biggest dog in the yard. I am also the oldest dog in the yard. I am...

Kanyon hits the midget in the gut and Flatliner. Kanyon now picks up the midget and Tombstone Piledriver to the Midget. That is the trademark move of the Undertaker. Kanyon crosses the arms of the midget across the chest and poses. The crowd is really booing Kanyon. Kanyon now goes to the outside and destroys mini-Taker's tricycle with a chair.

70

Eddie Guerrero vs Edge in the First Round of the Interconinental Title Tournament

Highlights:So-So Match. Edge didn't look too motivated but Eddie pulled a decent match out. Eddie hit Edge with a tag title belt to advance foward in the tournament. Edge spears Eddie after the match. *** 1/4

Winner:Eddie Guerrero(after hitting Edge with a tag title belt)

81(87, 68)

Notes:Edge was sluggish and didn't put much effort in.

Rhyno and The Big Show vs Chris Benoit and Brock Lesnar

Highlights:Well Benoit got pounded but hot tag to Brock. Brock laid out the Big Show but got chaired by Rhyno for the DQ. Rhyno left and allowed the Big Show to lay out Benoit and Brock with choke slams. ** 3/4

Winners:Brock Lesnar and Chris Benoit via DQ

74(84, 53)

Notes:Brock Lesnar was sluggish and didn't put much effort in. Chris Benoit was sluggish and didn't put much effort in. Big Show didn't really sell very much, which hurt the match rating.

Overall:73

Chuck Palumbo is forced to check into rehab because of drug problems. He gets fired.

Smackdown Rating:5.23

Velocity Preview: The WWE Cruiserweight Champion Spanky, Funaki, and John Cena will all be in action. Chris Benoit faces B2 in a rare Velocity Apperance for the Crippler.

Heat Preview:Maven, Sean O'Haire, and William Regal and Lance Storm all to be in action. Triple H makes a rare Heat Apperance to face Tommy Dreamer for the World Heavyweight Title. Make sure to tune into Heat this Sunday on MTV.

January 19, 2003

WWE Velocity 2-15-03:

Highlights:Ash the wonder jobber returns, who knows what he did for a shot at the Cruiserweight Title. You expect me to know. Spanky hits the Big Spank to win in what was an exhibtion of the moves of Spanky. * 1/2

Winner:Spanky(via the Big Spank)

60(41, 79)

Notes:The WWE Cruiserweight title has lost image.(note to self:Champion vs Jobber=non-title from now on)

The Brooklyn Brawler vs Funaki

Highlights:Not much to write home about. Funaki tried but the Brawler did a lot of punching and rest holds. The ending came when Funaki hit a leaping Tornado DDT to seal up the match. *

Winner:Funaki(via leaping Tornado DDT)

52(42, 62)

Kurt vs The Rock

A look at the history between Kurt Angle and the Rock is shown.

100

Notes:Kurt Angle gained overness from this segment.

Rory Fox vs John Cena

Highlights:Stuck on the treadmill is John Cena. Cena wins with the Record Breaker in a complete squash. *

Winner:John Cena(via the Record Breaker)

52(47, 57)

A look at the battle of the titans

A look at Brock vs Rhyno for No Way Out is shown.

93

Notes:Brock Lesnar gained overness from this segment.

B2 vs Chris Benoit

Highlights:B2 pounded Benoit but Benoit came back with the Triple Germans and goes into the Crippler Crossface. B2 taps out. Benoit faces Mattitude in the Interconinental Title semifinals in eight days at No Way Out.

Winner:Chris Benoit(via Crippler Crossface)

71(69, 74)

Notes:Chris Benoit was sluggish and didn't put much effort in. (Benoit must be better working sluggish then most if he pulls a halfway decent match out of B2)

Overall:70

TV Rating:5.75

Brooklyn Brawler wants to be higher up in the card. I laugh in his face.

WWE No Way Out Card

WWE World Title:

Four Way Match for top contendership for the World Heavyweight Title:

Rob Van Dam vs Goldust vs Kevin Nash vs Chris Jericho

Winner faces the WWE World Champion at Wrestlemania:

Rhyno vs Brock Lesnar

Interconinental Semifinals:

Chris Benoit vs Matt Hardy Version 1.0

Interconinental Title semifinals:

Eddie Guerrero vs either Chavo Guerrero Jr or Rey Misterio Jr.

Interconinental Title Finals:

Two semifinal winners face each other.

William Regal vs Booker T(just signed after William Regal cost Booker T his spot in the Four Way Match).

January 19, 2003

WWE Heat 2-16-03

We are one week away from No Way Out.

Bully Douglas vs Maven

Highlights:Douglas pounds Maven viciously but Maven makes a comeback to score the pin with a missile dropkick. *

Winner:Maven(via the Missile Dropkick)

53(43, 64)

Raw Recap

Chris Jericho vs Test match highlights are reshown from last Monday. Chris Jericho is one of the four men in the Four Way Match at No Way Out.

100

Sean O'Haire vs Justin Credible

Highlights:Crowd sat on their hands but this match wasn't bad. O'Haire wiped out Credible with the Cruel Intentions(Fireman's Carry Spinebuster) to win. O'Haire is on a roll. *

Winner:Sean O'Haire(Cruel Intentions)

52(32, 72)

Raw Recap II:

A look at the events between Dave Batista and Triple H, the two charges of Ric Flair, that happened this past Monday. Will these two get into it on Monday. Tune in to find out.

99

Notes:Dave Batista gained overness from this segment.

Rory Fox and Bobby Rude vs William Regal and Lance Storm

Highlights:William Regal vs Booker T at No Way Out is formally announced. Regal pinned Fox after the Power of the Punch in a squash. *

Winners:William Regal and Lance Storm(via the Power of the Punch)

52(44, 61)

Raw Recap III:

The match between Goldust and Booker T was shown. Goldust has the final spot in the Four Way at No Way Out and Booker will face William Regal because Regal cost Booker T the victory.

100

Notes:Booker T gained overness from this segment. Goldust gained overness from this segment.

Highlights:HHH pounds Dreamer for most of the match but Dreamer gets an advantage. HHH side steps a Dreamer charge and he collides shoulder first with the ringpost. Main Event Sleeper gets the win. ** 3/4

Winner:Triple H(Main Event Sleeper)

74(77, 69)

Notes:Triple H was sluggish and didn't put much effort in.

Overall:69

Heat Rating:1.28

January 19, 2003

WWE Raw 2-17-03

A tense meeting:

Triple H enters Eric Bischoff's office.

Triple H:You wanted to see me Mr. Bischoff.

Bischoff:Yes I did, PAL.

HHH:I detect a note of sacrasism in my points.

Bischoff:Yes because I am going through fan feedback for Raw. 95 % of the negatvive feedback are because of you...

HHH:The fans don't know what they want. Give me more TV time and they will find out why I am the Game.

Bischoff:You didn't let me finish. It is to do with lack of quality defenses with that thing over your shoulder. Things like:I don't like HHH because he only defends against midcards. The World Heavyweight Title belt is a joke because HHH is an inactive champion and when he does defend it is against midcarders. We don't want to see any more title shots for Maven, make HHH defend against someone worthy of a title shot.

HHH:So and your point is what...

Bischoff:My point is I listen to the fans. I see where the problem is and you will defend that belt this Sunday at No Way Out.

HHH:Against whom...Jeff Hardy. Maven. Justin Credible.

Bischoff:NO. You will actually defend the title against someone who has been impressive on Raw(crowd starts an R-V-D chant in the background). You will defend the title against DAVE BATISTA.

HHH:No way. We share the same manager. I am not defending my well earned title against that overgrown ape.

Bischoff:Fine, if you don't you will be stripped of the title and you will be suspended for six months.

HHH:Bischoff, you want to play hardball. I will defend the title this Sunday and I will come up on top. Because I am the Game and I am THAT DAMN GOOD.

74

Notes:Triple H lost overness from this segment.

Highlights:Return match from last week this time not under bra and panties rules. Victoria pounds the neck of Torrie viciously. Torrie side steps a corner charge and spears Victoria. However Torrie is power bombed off the ropes on ten count punches. Victoria hits the Widow's Peak on Torrie but pulls her up at two. Second Widow's Peak and this time Victoria covers. Victoria regains the Woman's Title. Victoria works over Torrie but Trish runs out to save. These two will meet this Sunday on Sunday Night Heat prior to No Way Out for the WWE Woman's Title. **

Winner and NEW WWE Woman's Champion:Victoria

61(71, 41)

Christopher Nowinski vs Maven

Highlights:Footage from Last Week is shown prior to this match with Maven dropkicking Nowinski out of the ring after Nowinski vs Al Snow. Very basic moves traded between the two Tough Enough grads. Maven hits the Missile Dropkick but Nowinski is in the ropes. Maven pounds Nowinski and goes for a sunset flip but Nowinski sits down and pulls the tights for a cheap pin. Nowinski then heads to the back. ** 1/2

Winner:Christopher Nowinski(countered sunset flip)

71(72, 69)

Ric Flair and Triple H have a meeting

HHH walks into the dressing room.

HHH:Ric, I have some bad news.

RF:Well I have some good news.

HHH:Well lets here the good news first.

RF:I got you a tag team title match tonight against Booker T and Goldust....

HHH:With you has my partner? The Dirtiest Player in the Game and The Game will be the greatest tag team in history.

RF:No, not exactly. You will be teaming with Batista....

HHH:WHAT!!!!!

HHH looks a little pissed.

RF:Listen here, Trips. I went to Chief Morely and made this match over Bischoff's head because so I get get some team unity in my stable.

HHH:Well that will go all out the widow this Sunday. Because I have to defend the World Heavyweight Title against....Batista.

Flair:This isn't good. I'll talk to Bischoff and get him to cancel the match. I will get through to him.

93

Notes:Ric Flair gained overness from this segment. Triple H gained overness from this segment.

Bubba Ray Dudley vs Randy Orton

Highlights:Bubba attacked at the bell and pounded Orton. Orton used some heel tactics to gain control. Ozone gets a near fall. Orton goes up top but misses a springboard crossbody. Bubba Bomb but Orton was in the ropes. Orton low blows Bubba and rolls him up for the pin pulling the tights. Randy Orton hi tails it to the back. Orton is undefeated since returning to Raw. ** 1/2

Winner:Randy Orton(via illegal rollup)

70(65, 76)

Notes:Randy Orton gained overness from this match.

Highlights:Many great hardcore moments. Test superplexed Jericho through a table and it looks like he may be out of the match. Raven and Test had a brawl and Raven DDTed Test on a trash can but Jericho clocks Raven with a chair. Jericho then pins Test to steal the Hardcore Title and Raven wasn't even pinned. ***

Winner and NEW Hardcore Champion:Chris Jericho(Raven Evenflow to Test)

76(78, 72)

Notes:Chris Jericho was sluggish and didn't put much effort in. The WWE Hardcore title has gained in image.

Tense moments indeed:

HHH getting warmed up for his tag title match tonight when Ric Flair came in.

Flair:Bad news, Trips. Bischoff won't budge. He told me this title match is for your own good.

HHH:Own good my ass. Bischoff is trying to get the title off of me. I won't fold. I will prove that I am the Game. I will kick(Batista walks behind HHH) Batista's ass. That big ape doesn't have a chance. That(Batista taps HHH on the shoulder).Oh hello Batista. I was just talking about you. Good luck in our title match this Sunday. (under breath) You'll need it.

Batista SLAPS HHH. HHH goes after Batista but Flair pulls them apart.

Flair:I have to keep you two separted for your own good. HHH you stay here, and Batista you come with me.

78

Sean O'Haire and Kevin Nash vs Rob Van Dam and Glen Jacobs

Highlights:Both RVD and Nash are in the four way match for the number one contendership at Wrestlemania this Sunday. Jacobs was pounded by O'Haire and Nash but he made the hot tag. RVD laid out Nash with a roundhouse kick and Five Star Frog Splash to O'Haire scores the pin. Afterwards Nash laid out all three men with a wrench to boos from the crowd. ** 1/2

Winners:Rob Van Dam and Glen Jacobs(via Five Star Frog Splash to O'Haire)

71(75, 63)

Jeff Hardy vs William Regal

Highlights:Regal will face Booker T this Sunday at No Way Out. Regal works down Hardy with low speed holds and Regal with a butterfly power bomb for a two. Regal misses a kneesmash in the corner and Hardy comes back. Swanton Bomb gets two when Regal gets in the ropes. Regal clocks Hardy with the Power of the Punch for the pin. ** 3/4

Winner:William Regal(via the Power of the Punch)

73(71, 75)

Highlights:Batista and HHH worked good enough together but after Batista accidentally clotheslined HHH, HHH walked to the back. Batista held his own on a two on one but was caught with a Booker T Houston Side Kick. Booker was not the legal man and William Regal attacked Booker T to add fuel to their match at No Way Out. The referee tried to get rid of Regal and Flair clocked Goldust with a tag title belt. This allowed Batista to power bomb Goldust. Batista scores the win. We have New World Tag Team Champions and they don't get along. *** 1/4 Batista remains undefeated.

Winners and NEW World Tag Team Champions:Triple H and Dave Batista

82(86, 73)

Notes:Goldust was sluggish and didn't put much effort in. Triple H was sluggish and didn't put much effort in. The World Tag Team titles have gained in image.

Overall:75

TV Rating:6.11

WWE No Way Out Card

WWE World Title:

World Heavyweight Title:

Four Way Match for top contendership for the World Heavyweight Title:

Rob Van Dam vs Goldust vs Kevin Nash vs Chris Jericho

Winner faces the WWE World Champion at Wrestlemania:

Rhyno vs Brock Lesnar

Interconinental Semifinals:

Chris Benoit vs Matt Hardy Version 1.0

Interconinental Title semifinals:

Eddie Guerrero vs either Chavo Guerrero Jr or Rey Misterio Jr.

Interconinental Title Finals:

Two semifinal winners face each other.

William Regal vs Booker T

Sunday Night Heat prior to the PPV

WWE Woman's Title:

January 19, 2003

Great job, as usual. I love your push for Goldust, and the HHH/Batista angle is actually interesting. Can't wait to see No Way Out.

January 20, 2003

WWE Smackdown 2-20-03

[note:I am not going to note when wrestlers are sluggish anymore. It seems like all my main eventers are getting that way these days]

Albert vs Brock Lesnar

Highlights:Brock attacks Albert before the bell and never dropped the pace. Brock with a pair of overhead belly-to-bellies and Brock pounded Albert viciously not letting up. Brock kicks Albert in the nose busting him up and hits the F-5 for the pin in a TOTAL Squash. This resembled a Velocity match only Albert was the squashee instead of the squasher. Brock now hits Albert with a chair after the bell. Sending a message to Rhyno for No Way Out. Rhyno and Brock are forbidden to touch each other between now and then. ** 3/4

Winner:Brock Lesnar(via the F-5)

74(77, 70)

Mr. Ass???

"Assman" plays. We see shots of Billy Gunn shaking his BUTT and hitting the Fame-Asser to various opponents. Is Mr. Ass making a return to the WWE. We will find out in the coming weeks.

89

Notes:Billy Gunn gained overness from this segment.

Mark Henry vs Bill DeMott

Highlights:Well none this match both sucked and blew. I put it on Smackdown for some reason, I just can't put my finger on it right now. Anyway DeMott creams Henry with the chair to score the pin.

1/2*

Winner:Bill DeMott(with a chairshot)

50(52, 48)

Notes:Mark Henry didn't really sell very much, which hurt the match rating.

The Hurricane and Billy Kidman vs Team Angle

Highlights:Style clash indeed but it made for a good match. Kidman was on fire and Shelton Benjamin made the mistake of power bombing Kidman. I pity the foo' who tries to power bomb Kidman. Hurricane enters and is a superhero house of fire. Shining Wizard to Haas but it is broken up. Pier six and Kidman gets tossed. Hurricane gets pinned with the superkick/german suplex. ** 1/2

Winners:Team Angle(superkick/german suplex combo)

69(58, 80)

Notes:Hurricane lost overness from this match. Billy Kidman lost overness from this match. Shelton Benjamin gained overness from this match. Charlie Haas gained overness from this match.

A lesson in Mattamatics

Matt Hardy is sitting in the back.

Matt Hardy:Tonight I have the single most biggest match of my life. Bigger then defeating the Undertaker...two times. Bigger then pinning Brock Lesnar in the center of the ring cleanly right here on Smackdown. Bigger then making a fool out of the Rock week in and week out, because I am the real People's Champion. I will face the WWE World Champion Kurt Angle tonight. You are thinking but Matt, there is no way Kurt Angle will lose because he has a big match this Sunday against the Rock.

Matt Hardy pauses.

Matt Hardy:Well young M'fer you are wrong. You see here is a lesson in Mattamatics for you. A simple equation. Matt Hardy+WWE World title+The Millions and Millions of M'Fers>Kurt Angle+WWE World Title+Team Angle. Tonight I will get my first taste of World Title Gold by beating Kurt Angle, if you smelllllll what the Matt.....is Cooking.

84

Kanyon is being watched

Kanyon is sitting in his dressing room preparing for his match with Chris Benoit when suddenly he hears the door of his dressing room creak. Kanyon gets up and looks out.

Kanyon:Odd, no one there. I must be hearing things.

Kanyon turns around and then hears footsteps. He darts at the door but he sees a shadow of a tall man turning down the hallway.

79

The Rock vs The Big Show

Highlights:The Big Show hit the 3 minute bearhug but Rock fought out. Big Show bodyslammed Rock and dropped an elbow. Second elbowdrop missed and the Rock hit the Spinebuster and People's Elbow for the pin leading up to his match with Kurt at No Way Out. ** 1/2

Winner:The Rock(via the People's Elbow)

71(85, 39)

Notes: Big Show didn't really sell very much, which hurt the match rating.

Chris Kanyon vs Chris Benoit

Highlights:Match was short but good enough. Kanyon and Benoit traded chops in their first one on one meeting ever(according to Cole and Tazz althrough they might have met in WCW). Kanyon hits an electric chair suplex for two. Kanyon with a russian legsweep off of the second rope for two. Kanyon with a swinging fisherman suplex for two. Kanyon goes for the Flatliner but a tall figure appears in the entry way. We can't see whom it is and Benoit goes behind and Triple Germans. Right into the Crippler Crossface. Benoit makes Kanyon tap. Benoit will face Matt Hardy in the Interconinental Title semifinals this Sunday at No Way Out. ***

Winner:Chris Benoit(via the Crippler Crossface)

79(78,81)

Chavo Guerrero Jr vs Rey Misterio Jr in the final first round match of the Interconinental Title Tournament.

Highlights:Match of the night so far. Well these two did fight dozens of times in WCW and WWE so they got used to each other. Chavo works on the leg of Misterio and Chavo gets a two count with a brainbuster. Chavo goes for a frog splash but Rey climbs up the ropes. Chavo counters a top-rope frankensteiner with a top rope tornado DDT(why not). Chavo misses the frog splash and Rey makes a comeback. Rey however jams his knee on the 619 allowing Chavo to get a Gory Bomb but this only gets two. Chavo lifts Rey for a power bomb but Rey counters with a frankensteiner to score the pin. Rey will face Eddie Guerrero in the semifinals this Sunday at No Way Out. *** 1/2

Winner:Rey Misterio Jr(countered power bomb to a frankensteiner)

85(80, 91)

Rhyno vs Edge

Highlights:Well the spear vs the Gore. Edge went for the spear early but he landed on the outside. Rhyno dominated Edge with his power offense. Rhyno with a vicious crucifix power bomb but that only gets two. Rhyno with an F-5 to Edge, mocking Brock Lesnar. Rhyno now pulls a table out from underneath the ring and props it up in the corner. Rhyno gores Edge through the table and the referee calls for the DQ. You think Rhyno cares. Rhyno gores the referee and piledrives Edge on the table remains. No Brock Lesnar because Brock and Rhyno cannot make contact prior to No Way Out. *** 1/4

Winner:Edge via DQ(Rhyno smokes Edge with a Gore through a table)

83(87, 76)

Matt Hardy Version 1.0 vs Kurt Angle

Highlights:This match was a flop because it was heel vs heel so they didn't know who to cheer for. Back and forth match with a oneupsmanship game of who can cheat more. Angle goes for the Angle Slam but Hardy pokes him in the eyes. Hardy with the Twist of Fate and he goes up top but Angle with the pop-up superplex. The Rock runs out and attacks Matt Hardy for the DQ. Angle is up and he clips the Rock in his bad ankle. This allows Matt Hardy to run for the heels. Angle stomps the ankle leading to their match at No Way out this Sunday. **

Winner:Matt Hardy Version 1.0 via DQ(via the Rock interference)

65(51, 79)

Notes:Matt Hardy Version 1.0 gained overness from this match. This match suffered because the crowd were still pumped up from the last one, and so this bout was seen as something of a let-down to them.

Overall:72

Smackdown Rating:5.23

WWE No Way Out Card

WWE World Title:

World Heavyweight Title:

Four Way Match for top contendership for the World Heavyweight Title:

Rob Van Dam vs Goldust vs Kevin Nash vs Chris Jericho

Winner faces the WWE World Champion at Wrestlemania:

Rhyno vs Brock Lesnar

Interconinental Semifinals:

Chris Benoit vs Matt Hardy Version 1.0

Interconinental Title semifinals:

Eddie Guerrero vs Rey Misterio Jr

Interconinental Title Finals:

Two semifinal winners face each other.

William Regal vs Booker T

Sunday Night Heat prior to the PPV

WWE Woman's Title:

January 20, 2003

WWE Sunday Night Heat 2-23-03

On Sunday Night Heat we had some looks at the main matches at No Way Out and one match free of charge.

Victoria comes out. We see footage from last Monday when Victoria won the Woman's Title back from Torrie Wilson. She has the Woman's Title. Trish has been chasing the Woman's Title since Victoria won it. Will tonight be the night she wins it back.

Out comes Trish Stratus and Trish runs to the ring. Victoria attacks her and we have the match.

WWE Womans Title:

Trish reverses a whip and Kawada kick to Victoria. Victoria scurries out of the ring and Trish follows her with a baseball slide dropkick. Victoria is whipped into the guardrail and thrown back into the ring by Trish. Trish with a clothesline to Victoria. Trish with another clothesline and Trish with a third clothesline. Victoria rakes Trish in the eyes however to stop the momentum and Victoria with a reverse neckbreaker. Victoria pounds Trish's neck and Victoria with a neck wrench submission. Trish refuses to give up and fights out. Never say die from Trish. Victoria slams Trish and rubs the soles of her boots in the face of Trish. Victoria is just

toying with Trish know. Victoria grabs Trish and Victoria with a vertical suplex to Trish. Victoria goes up top and misses an elbowdrop. Can Trish make a comeback. Trish is up and she ducks a Victoria clothesline. Trish with some punches and Trish whips Victoria into the ropes. Trish with a powerslam to Victoria. Trish gets a two count off of that. Trish goes for

the big high kick but Victoria ducks and the referee gets creamed. Trish clotheslines Victoria over the top rope and tries to revive the referee. Victoria has the Woman's Title belt. Victoria goes to hit Trish but Trish kicks Victoria in the midsection causing her to drop the belt. Trish grabs the belt and hits Victoria with it as the referee comes up. The referee signals for the bell, disqualfying Trish. Trish doesn't look happy but Victoria is pulled out of the ring by Steven Richards and they run backstage leaving the belt in the ring. ** 1/2

Winner:Victoria(via DQ after Trish creamed Victoria with the Woman's Title belt)

67(79, 67)

Notes:Victoria gained overness from this match. The WWE Womans

title has gained in image.

No Way Out 2003 live on PPV.

Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler are your Raw match Commentators and Michael Cole and Tazz are your Smackdown match Commentators.

Cole: Welcome to No Way Out. I am Michael Cole and this is Tazz.

Tazz: Its good to be here, Cole. What a lineup tonight. In tonight's main event, The Rock will go one on one with Kurt Angle. Can the Rock become for the 8th time, the WWE World Champion?

Cole: Last Thursday Kurt Angle cast some doubt on that when he attacked the Rock's bad ankle. The Rock is less than 100 percent tonight. So Tazz, its anyones ballgame tonight for the richest prize in the game, the WWE World Title.

Tazz:Also tonight for the spot in the main event at Wrestlemania Rhyno will face Brock Lesnar.

Cole:Rhyno was not in the Royal Rumble and he thinks that if he was around Brock Lesnar wouldn't have done so good in the WWE. That remains to be seen and we will find out tonight. But right now lets get down to the ring for the semifinals of the WWE Interconinental Title tournament.

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Out comes Matt Hardy Version 1.0. The crowd is booing him.

Matt Facts:

Matt Hardy has all of his teeth, unlike Chris Benoit.

Matt Hardy enters the ring.

"Wolverine" plays and out comes Chris Benoit. Benoit looks like he is not in a very good mood. Benoit enters the ring and the bell rings.

Semifinals in the WWE Interconinental Title Tournament:

Matt Hardy Version 1.0 vs Chris Benoit

Benoit attacks Hardy at the bell and levels him with chops. Benoit rips Hardy's shirt open and hammers him with vicious chops. Benoit with a knee to the midsection and Benoit snap mares Hardy. Benoit chops Hardy as he sits on the canvas. Benoit picks up Hardy and lifts him up. Benoit throws him up in the air and Hardy lands on the canvas. Benoit picks up Hardy and shoves him into the corner. More chops by Benoit. Hardy's chest is like raw meat now. Benoit grabs Hardy and Benoit with a snap suplex. Benoit now with vicious right hands to the forehead of Hardy. Benoit now grabs Hardy and shoves him into the corner. Hardy begs off and then surprises Benoit with a low blow. Hardy with a double leg pickup and legdrop to the groin of Benoit. Hardy with a cover. One, Two, Kickout. Hardy now waits on Benoit to get up and hits the Side Effect. Hardy with another cover. One, Two, Kickout. Hardy now picks up Benoit and wheelbarrow suplex. Benoit lands on the back of his head. That is not good. Benoit had a neck injury over a year ago. Hardy goes to the second rope and legdrop. Hardy with another cover. One, Two, Kickout.

Hardy now picks up Benoit and Hardy with puts Benoit on the top rope. Hardy with a top rope DDT to Benoit. Hardy poses when he should be going for the pin. Hardy finally with the cover. One, Two, Kickout. Hardy now picks up Benoit and Hardy with an inverted DDT to Benoit. Hardy goes up top for a splash but it hits the knees. Hardy holds his chest and Benoit is up. Benoit short clotheslines Hardy and Benoit picks up Hardy. Benoit pushes Hardy into the corner and Benoit with the most loud chops you ever did see. Benoit grabs Hardy and Benoit with the WILD BOMB. Hardy was smoked. Benoit with a cover hooking the leg. One, Two, Thr...Shannon Moore(who came out unseen by the camera) puts Hardy's foot on the rope. Benoit throws Shannon Moore in the ring and Shannon Moore eats a vicious release German Suplex. Hardy has some powder but Benoit kicks it in his face. Benoit with the Triple Germans and Benoit goes right into the Crippler Crossface. Hardy's foot is underneath the rope but neither the referee or Hardy knows it. Hardy pauses before tapping out. Benoit is in the finals.

Winner:Chris Benoit via the Crippler Crossface(despite the foot of Matt Hardy being under the bottom rope)

76(82, 88)[NOT one of those nights.Oh god]

Matt Hardy is up and he sees that his foot was underneath the rope. He tries to make the referee see his error but the referee says the decision stands. Hardy kicks the referee in the midsection and MATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT. Hardy has laid out the official.

Cole: What a sore loser. Matt Hardy lost and he attacks the referee.

Tazz: His foot was underneath the rope but the decision stands.

Cole: Coming up next in the other semifinal Rey Misterio Jr vs Eddie Guerrero.

Tazz: I would like to thank the HOSS Squad for taking out Rikishi so we could have this wicked match and the Chavo Jr vs Rey match in the first round on Smackdown.

"Latino Heat" plays and out comes Eddie Guerrero. Eddie has his tag team title belt over his shoulder. Eddie enters the ring.

Here comes Rey Misterio Jr. Rey comes down to the ring and Eddie stomps him as he enters the ring.

Interconinental Title Semifinals:

Eddie Guerrero vs Rey Misterio Jr

Eddie whips Rey in and lifts him up in the air but Rey counters with a dropkick. Eddie goes to the outside and Rey with a baseball slide into a flying headscissors. Rey is on the apron and Rey

cannonballs onto Eddie. Rey punches away at Latino Heat. Rey throws Eddie back into the ring and Rey climbs to the top. Rey with a front dropkick off of the top rope. Eddie does a backward roll to sell. Rey now with a dropkick to the face of Eddie and Rey goes to the ring apron. Springboard Legdrop. Rey with a cover hooking the leg. Two count only. Rey picks up Eddie and Rey with a forearm to Eddie. Eddie begs off and Rey grabs Eddie but gets poked the eye. Eddie waylays Rey with a clothesline. Eddie now with a boot scrape to Rey. Eddie with a series of boot scrapes. Eddie picks up Rey and Eddie puts him in a torture rack type move. Eddie spins around. A helicopter spin by Eddie. Rey then is dropped to the canvas. Eddie now goes to the outside and slingshot somersault headbutt by Edddie Guerrero. Eddie picks up Rey and Eddie with a pumphandle into a backbreaker. Eddie now with a surfboard to Rey. Working him over and wearing him down.

Eddie now breaks the hold and Eddie with a series of European Uppercuts. Eddie now puts Rey Misterio Jr in the Gory Special. Rey counters with an armdrag but Eddie back elbows him to a round of boos. Eddie now picks up Rey and snaps him in half with a power bomb. Eddie with a bow-and-arrow submission to Rey. Rey is screaming in pain and Eddie releases after torturing Rey some. Eddie lifts up Rey and puts him on the top rope. Eddie climbs up with Rey and Eddie superplexes Rey. Rey hits the canvas hard. Eddie climbs up top for the Frog Splash. Eddie flies off but Rey rolls out of the way. Eddie does a foward roll in mid air to avoid landing hard and Rey pops up and hits Eddie with a surprise Frankensteiner. Rey is unable to cover

because of the punishment. Eddie is up and Eddie goes for a charge but Rey sidesteps and Eddie hits the buckle. Rey dropkicks Eddie down to the canvas. Rey now grabs Eddie and Rey with a bodyscissors into a bulldog. Rey climbs to the top rope and Rey with a flying legdrop. Rey covers Eddie. Two and 3/4ths count. Rey is unable to keep Latino Heat down. Rey now goes to the ring apron and waits for Eddie. 619 by Rey. Rey now hops to the ring apron and goes for the West Coast Pop but Eddie ducks his head. Rey hits a springboard sunset flip instead. Two count off of that one. Eddie rolls to the outside and Rey dropkicks him to the outside. Rey now with a tope suicida to Eddie. Rey is down as well and Eddie has his tag title belt. Rey goes to get Eddie to throw him back in but Eddie clocks Rey with the tag title belt. Eddie plays innocent and rolls Rey back into the ring. Eddie with a cover hooking the leg. One, Two, Three. Guerrero vs Benoit will be your finals. ***

Your Winner:Eddie Guerrero(via a tag title belt to the head)

78(88, 86)

Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler are at the broadcast booth.

Ross: We are moments away for the first Raw match at No Way Out. William Regal faces Booker T. King, this match came about when William Regal cost Booker T a spot in the Four Way Match at No Way Out.

Lawler: Booker T wants a little payback. But I think William Regal is too crafty for him.

Out comes William Regal. Regal comes to the ring to a round of boos.

"Can You Dig it, Sucka"

Out comes Booker T and he raises the roof. Booker T enters the ring and the match begins.

William Regal vs Booker T:

Regal dominates Booker T with some low risk mat holds to start out. Regal now with some stiff forearms and uppercuts to Booker T. Booker T makes a comeback with chops but gets poked in the eye. Regal slowly works over the knee of Booker T. A few marks in the crowd chant:"boring". Regal with a half boston to Booker T but Booker gets to the ropes. Regal with more working on the knee but Regal misses a charge in the corner and Booker T knocks Regal down with a clothesline. Booker T comes back with punches and kicks. Booker T with a flapjack and he goes for the spinaroonie but his knee collaspes. Regal gets out the brass knuckles and goes to hit Booker T but Booker pops up and hooks Regal. Book End by Booker T. This gets the three. Booker T defeats William Regal. ** 3/4

Winner:Booker T(via the BookEnd)

72(82, 80)

Michael Cole:Tazz, it is now time for the Finals of the Interconinental Title Tournament. Chris Benoit defeated Matt Hardy and Eddie Guerrero defeated Rey Misterio Jr.

Tazz: Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit hook it up for the Interconinental Title. This should be a dandy, Cole.

"Wolverine" plays and out comes Chris Benoit. Benoit enters the ring. He looks ready.

"Latino Heat" plays and out comes Eddie Guerrero. Eddie enters the ring and the bell rings.

WWE Interconinental Title Finals:

Chris Benoit vs Eddie Guerrero:

Eddie and Benoit go nose to nose. Benoit and Eddie now trade chops. Benoit pushes Eddie in the corner and Benoit hammers Eddie with chops. Benoit grabs Eddie by the hair and throws him into the ropes. Benoit with a back elbow taking Eddie down to the canvas. Benoit now grabs the arm and armbar takedown. Going for the Crossface already but Eddie fights out. Benoit now grabs Eddie and suplexes him back into the ring. Benoit hammers Eddie on the forehead with punches. Benoit whips Eddie into the ropes but Eddie gets the feet up in the corner. Eddie with a dropkick to the knee of Benoit. Eddie rams the leg of Benoit into the canvas vicious. Eddie now grabs the leg and stomps on the back of it. Eddie picks up Benoit and Eddie with a backdrop suplex. Eddie now with a double boot scrape to the face of Benoit. Eddie now picks up Benoit and Eddie with a brainbuster. Eddie climbs to the outside and Eddie with a slingshot somersault headbutt. Eddie covers but only gets a two count. Eddie picks up Benoit and Eddie picks up Benoit. Eddie with a DDT to Benoit. Eddie now stomps Benoit and slaps a downed Benoit. Eddie picks up Benoit and Eddie with a reverse neckbreaker to Benoit.

Eddie picks up Benoit and Eddie with a brainbuster. Eddie goes to the top rope. Eddie is perched and Eddie with a Frog Splash but it hits the knees of Benoit. Eddie is hurt and Benoit is up. Benoit chops Eddie viciously and whips him into the ropes. Benoit with a powerslam to Eddie. Benoit now is climbing to the top rope. Benoit with the Swandive Headbutt to Eddie Guerrero. Two and a half count. Benoit now grabs Eddie and goes for the Crippler Crossface but Eddie counters with an abdominal stretch cradle. Two count because Benoit is in the ropes. Eddie with a forearm and Eddie grabs Benoit. Tornado DDT from Eddie. Eddie with a cover. One, Two, Kickout. Eddie now picks up Benoit and 10 count punches. Benoit however Wild Bombs Eddie out of the corner. Benoit covers but only gets 2.9 on the pin. Benoit with the Rolling Germans but Benoit can't latch on the Crossface because Eddie is in the ropes. Eddie now goes to the outside and grabs his tag title belt. Benoit tries to pull Eddie back into the ring but gets smacked with the tag title belt. Eddie climbs up top and Frog Splash to Benoit. Benoit kicks out just before three and the crowd goes bezerk. Eddie can't believe it. Eddie now climbs up top. Eddie is up again. Eddie goes for the Frog Splash but Benoit moves out of the way. Eddie crashes and burns. Benoit is now up and he hooks Eddie. Dragon Suplex from Benoit to Eddie and Eddie flops over on his face. Benoit now locks on the Crippler Crossface and Eddie has no where to go. He taps out. Benoit is the Interconinental Champion. ***

Winner and New Interconinental Champion:Chris Benoit(via the Crippler Crossface)

79(88, 89)[The Night I decide to have Benoit vs Eddie on PPV just

has to be one of those nights]

Notes:The WWE Interconinental Title has gained in image.

Jerry Lawler:Coming up next, JR a four way match to see who fights the World Heavyweight Champion at Wrestlemania.

Jim Ross:We have Rob Van Dam, Chris Jericho, Kevin Nash, and Goldust. One of these four men will face the World Heavyweight Champion at Wrestlemania.

"Gold-Lust" plays and out comes Goldust. Goldust comes to the ring. Goldust could springboard to the next level if he wins this match.

Out comes Kevin Nash. Nash comes to the ring. Nash just returned recently and this match could be the springboard he needs to get back into the uppercad.

"One of a Kind" plays and out comes Rob Van Dam. RVD points to himself and enters the ring

"King of the World" plays and out comes Chris Jericho. Jericho enters the ring to a round of boos.

.

Winner faces the World Heavyweight Champion at Wrestlemania:

Goldust vs Chris Jericho vs Rob Van Dam vs Kevin Nash:

Jericho starts out against Goldust. They trade punches and Goldust hits a BUTT-BUTT. Goldust clotheslines Jericho. Goldust now bulldogs Jericho but only gets a two. Jericho is whipped in but Jericho clotheslines Goldust. Tag to Kevin Nash. Nash enters the ring and runs down Goldust with a clothesline. Nash with a side slam to Goldust. Nash now picks up Goldust and snake eyes into the buckle. Nash now with a big boot knocking Goldust to the canvas. Nash picks up Goldust and Jack Knife Power Bomb. Nash scores the pin and Goldust has been eliminated.

RVD enters the ring and Nash goes for a clothesline but RVD uses his quickness to duck. RVD with a roundhouse kick to Nash. RVD with the Rolling Thunder and Nash powers out at two. Nash hammers RVD and drives him into the corner with elbowsmashes and punches. Nash now grabs RVD and Nash goes for the Power Bomb but RVD counters with a low blow. RVD with a legsweep and RVD climbs to the top rope. Nash is up and he throws RVD off of the top rope. Nash now knocks RVD down with a big boot but the referee gets knocked down as well. Glen Jacobs comes from the back. Jacobs has a wrench and he nails Nash with it. RVD rolls on top. The referee slides over. One, Two, Three. Nash has been eliminated. Jacobs pulls Nash out of the ring and choke slams him on the ramp. Jacobs pounds Nash but sercurity pulls him off.

Jericho attacks RVD and Jericho with a german suplex release. Two count only. Jericho with a faceslam and Jericho hits the Lionsault. Jericho doesn't cover and he instead slaps RVD around some. Jericho with a snap suplex and Jericho with his foot on the chest cover. Of course RVD kicks out of this. Jericho with a double power bomb into the Walls of Jericho. RVD somehow makes it to the ropes. Jericho now slams RVD and goes for another Lionsault but RVD kicks Jericho in the face. RVD hits Jericho with a jumping roundhouse kick. RVD now with a rolling thunder but only gets a two becauser Jericho was in the ropes. RVD now with a spinning legdrop and RVD climbs up. Jericho crotches RVD on the top rope and Jericho climbs up with RVD. Superplex from Jericho. Jericho gets a two off of this and Jericho is now a little pissed off. Jericho grabs a chair and swings it at RVD but Van Dam ducks. Van Daminator by Van Dam. Jericho is down and RVD with a cover but Jericho gets in the ropes at 2.9. RVD grabs Jericho but Jericho jabs RVD in the gut with the chair. Jericho goes for the chair but the referee grabs the chair away. The referee goes to get rid of the chair but Shawn Michaels ran in and Superkicked Jericho. Michaels ran out and the referee didn't see a thing. RVD hops to the top and hits the Five Star. One, Two, Three. RVD wins. RVD is going to Wrestlemania. ** 3/4

Winner:RVD(via Five Star Frog Splash)

72(83, 75)

RVD celebrates. Jericho is down from HBK interference.

Tazz:Coming up next, Rhyno faces Brock Lesnar for the right to face the WWE World Champion at Wrestlemania. Can Brock defeat Rhyno. Rhyno is the toughest challenge of the next big thing.

Out comes Rhyno. He stalks to the ring.

Brock Lesnar makes his way to the ring. Brock comes down to the ring and the match begins.

Brock Lesnar vs Rhyno for the right to face the WWE World Champion at Wrestlemania:

Staredown to start. Rhyno and Brock then start trading punches without warning. Brock with a clothesline to Rhyno and Brock with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex to the Man Beast. Rhyno pops up and wipes out Brock with a clothesline. Rhyno with three elbowdrops and Rhyno throttles Brock. Rhyno now grabs Brock and Rhyno with a sidewalk slam. Rhyno gets a two and Rhyno stomps Brock Lesnar. Rhyno now grabs Brock and Rhyno with a double underhook suplex. Rhyno stomps Brock and chokes him with his knee. Rhyno whips Brock in the corner and rams his shoulder into the gut of Brock several times. Rhyno now grabs Brock and puts him in a standing headscissors. Rhyno with a jumping piledriver to Brock. Rhyno covers but Brock gets the shoulder up. Rhyno looks pissed and he picks up Brock and drops him facefirst on the top buckle. Rhyno with shots to the ribs of Brock.

Rhyno picks up Brock and Rhyno with elbowsmashes. Rhyno picks up Brock and bodyslam. Rhyno now with a legdrop to Brock. A lets go Brock chant starts up. Rhyno looks pissed and Rhyno picks up Brock. Rhyno now with a power bomb to Brock. What power by Rhyno. Rhyno climbs to the second rope and misses an elbowdrop. Can Brock make a comeback. Brock is up and Rhyno is up. Rhyno charges in for a clothesline but Brock ducks. Brock with a vicious overhead belly to belly suplex. Brock now grabs Rhyno and German Suplex by Brock Brock picks up Rhyno and Brock with another overhead belly to belly. Brock now picks up Rhyno and goes for the F-5 but Rhyno kicks the referee in the head. Rhyno now slides down and DDTs Brock. Rhyno goes to the outside and shoves the timekeeper out of his chair. Rhyno grabs the chair and clocks Brock with it twice. Rhyno with a cover and the referee slides over. Rhyno only gets a 2.9 count. Rhyno sets the chair in the corner and Rhyno picks up Brock. Rhyno whips Brock into the chair. Rhyno charges. Rhyno goes to Gore Brock into the chair but Brock drops down and Rhyno hits shoulderfirst into the chair. Brock now lifts up Rhyno and F-5. Brock with a cover but only a 2 and a 1/2. Brock now sets up the chair and lifts up Rhyno again. F-5 onto the chair. Brock covers Rhyno and this time he gets the three. ***

Winner:Brock Lesnar(F-5 on a chair)

79(90, 85)

Brock is going to Wrestlemania.

Jim Ross:Coming up King, Dave Batista gets his first shot at the World Heavyweight title when he faces Triple H. You got to wonder, King, what corner will Ric Flair be in.

Jerry Lawler:Should be interesting to see.

Out comes Dave Batista. He has his tag title belt that he won with Triple H this past Monday over his shoulder. Batista enters the ring.

"Its All About the Game" plays and out comes Triple H with his World Heavyweight Title Belt over one shoulder and his tag title belt over his other shoulder. Ric Flair isn't in neither corner by the looks of it.

World Heavyweight Title:

HHH pounds Batista with punches but no effect. Batista nearly rips the head of the Game off with a lariat. Batista whips HHH into the ropes and Batista powerslams HHH. HHH runs to the outside to try and slow down Batista. HHH enters the ring and walks right into a big boot by Batista. Batista shoves HHH into the corner and the Game is choked. Batista now with a bodyslam to HHH. Batista picks up HHH and Batista with punches to HHH. HHH's nose is busted and is bleeding. HHH begs off and surprises Batista with a low blow. HHH with kicks and punches but Batista just casually shvoes HHH aside. HHH with a high knee and Batista is down but he pops right back up. Batista grabs HHH and locks him in a bearhug. Batista is trying to sap the strength out of the Game. HHH fights out with an eye poke and HHH goes right into the Main Event Sleeper. Batista powers out and Batista power bombs HHH but HHH gets underneath the ropes on two. Batista grabs HHH but HHH with another low blow and HHH goes to the outside. HHH goes underneath the ring and grabs a sledgehammer. HHH enters the ring and goes to hit Batista with it but Batista ducks. Batista grabs the hammer away and is going to swing it at HHH but the referee tries to grab it away. Batista shoves the referee down and the referee calls for the bell. HHH wins via DQ. * 1/2

Winner:Triple H(via DQ after Batista shoved the referee)

58(48, 82)

Notes:The Match suffered because the crowd was still pumped

up from the last one, and so this bout was seen as something

of a let-down to them. The World Heavyweight Title has lost

image.(this was supposed to be a double DQ but HHH enacts his creative control to win the

match) * 1/2

Batista looks like he is going to swing that sledgehammer like a baseball bat but Ric Flair runs out and gets Batista to put down the sledgehammer. He does. Flair now stops HHH from picking up the sledgehammer to use on Batista.

Flair:You had your match. You are the World Tag Team Champions. You bury the hatchet right now. You had your match. Shake hands and bury the hatchet.

Batista and HHH stare at each other before shaking hands. Ric Flair hands HHH the World Heavyweight Title belt and raises both of his charges hands.

Tazz: Cole, it is now time for the Main Event. We will who Brock Lesnar will face at Wrestlemania.

Cole:Kurt Angle and The Rock for the biggest prize in the WWE, is now.

"Medal" plays and out comes the WWE World Champion with Paul Heyman. Kurt enters to the usual "You Suck" chants.

Out comes The Rock and the crowd goes bezerk. The Rock enters the ring and the match begins.

WWE World Title:

The Rock and Kurt trade punches at the bell. The Rock explodes onto Kurt with a clothesline and the Rock throws Kurt over the top rope to the floor. The Rock bounces the head of Kurt off of the announcer's table and rolls back into the ring. Rock peppers Kurt with punches and The Rock with a Samoan Drop. Two Count off of that one. The Rock now with a vertical suplex to Kurt. The Rock now grabs the Kurt's legs and drops a fist to the groin. The Rock picks up Kurt and slams his head ten times on the buckle. The Rock now with a spit punch sending Kurt to the ring apron. The Rock grabs Angle but Rock's neck gets snapped on the top rope by the WWE World Champion. Kurt enters the ring and Kurt with a vertical suplex to the Rock. Kurt now whips Rock in and Overhead Belly To Belly Suplex. Kurt shouts "woooo" before going for the cover. One, Two, Kickout. Angle picks up the Rock and Angle with a backdrop suplex. Angle now twists the ankle of the Rock. Working on it for the Ankle Lock. Angle now stomps the leg and picks up the Rock. Angle with a powerslam to the Rock. Angle now grabs the ankle and drops elbows on it. Angle drapes the leg on the bottom rope and sits down on it several times.

Angle now picks up the Rock and whips him into the ropes. Another Overhead Belly To Belly by Kurt Angle. Angle gets a 2.5 count off of that. Angle drapes the Rock to the outside and rams his ankle off of the ring apron. Angle reenters the ring and distracts the referee while Paul Heyman does the same. Angle grabs the Rock and Angle with a couple of scissor stomps to the Ankle. Angle picks up the Rock and Angle with the Triple Germans. Angle with a cover but only a 2.9 count. Angle punishes the Rock for kicking out by stomping the ankle. Angle picks up the Rock and Angle with a vertical suplex. Angle now with more wrenching and twisting to the Ankle. The Rock screams and fights out with punches but Angle stomps the ankle more to stop that. The Rock is picked up and Angle whips him into the ropes. Angle with an overhead belly to belly suplex. The Rock got planted like a tree. Angle now picks up the Rock only with a single leg takedown into the Ankle Lock. The Rock is in the center of the ring and Angle is making a damn good attempt to snap the Ankle. The Rock is inching his way towards the ropes and the Rock makes it. Angle refuses to break the hold. If he gets disqualified, he keeps the title and the Rock gets a broken ankle. Angle picks up the Rock and Angle lifts up Rock for the Angle Slam but The Rock drops out. The Rock tries to make a comeback but Angle kicks him in the ankle.

Angle now is climbing the buckles. The Rock kips up(and holds his ankle) before throwing Angle off of the buckles. The Rock is unable to cover because of the Bum Ankle. Angle is up and The Rock with punches to Angle. The Rock knocks Angle for a loop with a big right hand. The Rock lifts foward and The Rock whips Angle in. The Rock with an overhead belly to belly of his own. Angle pops up and walks right into a Rock Bottom. Heyman nearly has a heart attack but Angle gets the shoulder up at 2.9. Heyman is on the ring apron and the Rock knocks him off. The Rock walks into a Rock Bottom from Angle. Angle drilled the Rock with his own finisher. Angle with a cover but the Great One kicks out. Angle now suplexes Rock and goes up top. Angle misses the Moonsault and the Rock drills Angle with a spinebuster. The Rock takes off the elbowpad and runs the ropes but Heyman grabs the leg. The Rock pulls Heyman into the ring and Rock Bottoms him to a huge pop from the crowd. Angle catches the Rock with the Angle Slam. Angle with a cover but only a 2.9. The crowd is on the edge of their seats now. Angle goes for another Angle Slam but the Rock blocks and The Rock with the Rock Bottom on Angle. It is over. One, Two, Thr...Matt Hardy just pulled the referee to the outside. The Rock goes after Matt Hardy and throws him into the ring. Matt Hardy low blows the Rock and Hardy has a chair. Hardy creams the Rock with a chair. Angle rolls on top and Hardy throws the referee back into the ring. One, Two, Three. Angle is still the World Champion. *** 3/4

Winner:Kurt Angle(after a chairshot to the Rock from Matt Hardy)

83(95, 91)

Notes:The WWE World Title has gained in image.

Matt Hardy looks really pleased with himself. He cost the Rock a chance to be in the Main Event at Wrestlemania.

Overall:76(just one of those nights where nothing clicks despite being the best WWE PPV on paper in recent memory. Damn EWR)

No Way Out buyrate:1.82

January 20, 2003

WWE Raw 2-24-03

Tonight:Bookdust face Dave Batista and Triple H in a return match from last week.

Highlights:Former champion Raven tries to regain the belt he never lost. Jericho gets bulldogged on a trash can but Jericho hits Raven with a chair. Jericho with a series of cookie sheet shots to Raven. Raven hits Jericho with a stop sign but Jericho sprays Raven with the Fire Extiguisher. Shawn Michaels runs out and hits Jericho with a trash can lid. Raven hits the Evenflow and scores the pin to retain the title. ** 3/4

Winner and NEW Hardcore Champion:Raven

[/b]72(63, 81)[/b]

Notes:Chris Jericho lost overness from this match. Raven gained overness from this match. The WWE Hardcore title has gained in image.

A wrestlemania challenge is made[/color

Jericho gets up.

Jericho:Michaels get back here, you assclown.

HBK comes back down the aisle.

Jericho:You think it must be funny to cost me matches every week on Raw don't you.

HBK:Well you started it Jericho for running your mouth.

Jericho:It doesn't matter who started it, it matters who finishes it. I want a match with you at Wrestlemania 19.

HBK:You got your match. I will even let you pick any match you want since it is obvious that you can't beat me.

Jericho:Only four words you need to know, Michaels. Hell....In.....A.....Cell.

WHAT. The most vicious match in the history of the WWE, Hell in a Cell. Michaels really shouldn't wrestle in this violent match with a bad bad.

HBK:You got your match. Hell In a Cell at Wrestlemania. I will show you what Hell is like, Jericho.

So we have Shawn Michaels vs Chris Jericho in a Hell in a Cell Match at Wrestlemania. Wrestlemania 19 is already looking to be one of the greatest of all time.

]B]97[/b]

Notes:Shawn Michaels gained overness from this segment.

A criptic message from Ric Flair

Ric Flair is in with Dave Batista and Triple H. The World Tag Team Champions.

Flair:Last night greed almost tore by master plan to shreads but I smoothed it over. Triple H and Batista are the force in this sport. The office tried to stop them from coming back but they will return. You see two right here and tonight there will be three. They will come back and no one can stop it.

96

Notes:Ric Flair gained overness from this segment. Dave Batista gained overness from this segment.

WWE Woman's Champion Victoria vs Trish Stratus in a non-title match

Highlights:Return match from last night on Heat, only the Woman's Title wasn't on the line. Much of the same with Victoria working on the neck. Trish however reversed a german suplex into the Stratusfaction to pick up the upset win. Trish defeated Victoria in a non-title match. Too bad the title wasn't on the line. ***

Winner:Trish Stratus(via the Stratusfaction)

76(80, 67)

Jeff Hardy vs Kevin Nash

Highlights:Jeff Hardy played human ping pong ball to Kevin Nash's three moves of doom(snake eyes, side slam, and big boot). Nash also did some punching and kicking. Hardy tried to fight back but got kneed in the gut and power bombed for the pin. Glen Jacobs ran from the back and attacked Nash but Nash escaped before Jacobs could do anything else. ** 1/2

Winner:Kevin Nash(via the Jack Knife Power Bomb)

68(72, 60)

The Dudley Boys vs Three Minute Warning

Highlights:Rico is still missing. The Island Boyz pounded D-Von but D-Von fought out and hot tag to Bubba. Bubba unloads and hits the Bubba Bomb to Jamal but this only gets a two. Rosie samoan drops Bubba but D-Von hits a reverse DDT. 3D on Jamal gets the duke. ***

Winner:The Dudley Boys(via the 3D)

77(75, 80)

Rob Van Dam is going to Wrestlemania

A look at Rob Van Dam, the man who will face Triple H for the World Heavyweight Title at Wrestlemania. Van Dam hits the Five Star on various opponents.

98

Notes:Rob Van Dam gained overness from this segment.

Christian vs Rob Van Dam

Highlights:Speaking of the devil, here is RVD himself. He runs through the usual match(legsweep, spinning legdrop, spin kick, bodyslam, rolling thunder) before Christian gains the advantage. Reverse DDT gets two. Christian goes up top but misses the elbowdrop. Van Dam with a roundhouse kick and Five Star Frog Splash gets the pin. *** 1/4

Winner:Rob Van Dam(via the Five Star Frog Splash)

82(77, 87)

Highlights:Goldust was battered by Batista and HHH pounded Goldust and Main Event Sleeper to the Golden One but Goldust fought out. Goldust made the tag but Flair had the referee distracted so it didn't count. Batista drilled Goldust with a spinebuster and a power bomb but Booker T made the save. Batista missed a corner charge and Booker T was tagged in. Booker T and HHH brawled and Booker T takes Batista out of the match. Booker T with an ax kick and spinaroonie. Ric Flair has HHH's sledgehammer but Goldust takes it away. Goldust stalks Flair with the sledgehammer and he goes to hit Flair but GOLDUST HITS BOOKER T. Flair jumps up and down. What the hell was that. HHH covers Booker T and scores the pin. After the match Flair, HHH, and Batista holds Booker T while Goldust slaps him. Flair now gets into the microphone. ****

Flair:This week it was three, and next week there will be four.

What the hell. Raw goes off the air as we try to make some sense out of what has happened.

Winners:Dave Batista and Triple H(after Goldust turned on Booker T by hitting him with a sledgehammer)

87(88, 85)

Notes:Goldust's turn was completed, and he is now a heel. Goldust gained overness from this turn. The World Tag Team titles have gained in image.

Overall:83

Raw Rating:6.11

January 22, 2003

WWE Smackdown 2-27-03:

A mattitude adjustment from the GM to Matt Hardy

Matt Hardy arrives at the building but Stephanie McMahon and several guards keep him from going in.

Mattitude:Excuse me, Steph. You remember who I am. I am the star attraction of Smackdown. I defected from Raw and its quality dropped.

Stephanie:I know who you are. You are the man who interferred in the Main Event at No Way Out. You cost the Rock the WWE World Title. So tonight you are suspended for the week.

Matt Hardy:YOU CAN't DO THAT. I am Matt Hardy....Version 1.0. I am the star of Smackown.

Stephanie:I just suspended you. Now get the hell away from my arena.

79

Highlights:Spanky controlled the first minutes with some high flying offense. Spanky with a Rocker Dropper for a two but Chavo blocks a hurrcarana with a power bomb. Chavo works over the leg of Spanky and gets a near fall of a Gory Bomb. Spanky blocks a tornado DDT but Chavo lariats him. Frog Splash gets a nearfall and second frog splash misses. Spanky hits the sliced bread #2 for the pin. ***

Winner:Spanky(Sliced Bread #2)[/b]

76, 67, 85)

Notes:Chavo Guerrero lost overness from this match. Spanky gained overness from this match. The WWE Cruiserweight title has gained in image.

The GM makes a huge Main Event:

Kurt Angle walks into the office of Stephanie McMahon.

Steph:Kurt, last Sunday you sucessfully defended that belt against the Rock. However you probally wouldn't have if Matt Hardy hadn't hit the Rock with a chair.

Angle:The point is that I am going to Wrestlemania.

Steph:Well Kurt you will have a non-title tuneup match tonight.

Angle:Against whom.

Steph:Against the WWE Interconinental Champion Chris Benoit. Neither title will be on the line so don't worry.

Angle:I beat Benoit before, and I will beat him again. Wooo!!!

95

Notes:Stephanie McMahon gained overness from this segment. Chris Benoit gained overness from this segment.

Albert vs Rikishi

Highlights:This is a special revenge match from two weeks ago when the HOSS Squad took out Rikishi. Albert got some shave your back chants. Albert worked over the injured shoulder of Rikishi but Rikishi made a comeback. Albert gets a stinkface and superkicked. Banzai Drop scores the pin. Rikishi dances afterwards. **

Winner:Rikishi(via the Banzai Drop)

65(66, 66)

The Hurricane vs Charlie Haas(w/Shelton Benjamin)

Highlights:The Hurricane was on fire in this match. The Hurricane gets the Shining Wizard and Shelton enters the ring but gets a superkick. This gives Haas time to hit a t-bone suplex to Hurricane and lock on the Haas of Pain for the submission win. Afterwards Team Angle beat down the Hurricane with several brutal double team moves. ** 1/2

Winner:Charlie Haas(via the Haas of Pain)

70(60, 81)

Notes:Charlie Haas gained overness from this match.

Paul Heyman rags on Brock

Out comes Paul Heyman to boos.

Heyman:At Wrestlemania, my number one client Kurt Angle will face Brock Lesnar for the WWE World Title. However who says Brock will make it to Wrestlemania. By that I mean is that anyone who takes Brock Lesnar out of action before Wrestlemania gets 1 million dollars.

DAMN. Thats a lot of money and many WWE Smackdown stars may look for a chance to make a quick million by taking out Brock.

Heyman:This is my idea because I made it my New Years Resolution to keep Brock Lesnar from winning the World Title. If Brock somehow makes it to Wrestlemania, he will be worn down by constant attempts to put him in the hospital.

Out comes Brock however. Brock Lesnar makes his way out.

Lesnar:First of all Heyman, you are just making some cover story for Kurt Angle. It is obvious that he wants no part of me because I will take his title. At Wrestlemania....

BULL BUCHANAN ATTACKS BROCK FROM BEHIND. Bull Buchanan with a couple of chairshots. B2 is looking to get on the bounty and he rolls into the ring and we have an impromptu match.

86

Bull Buchanan vs Brock Lesnar in a Bounty Match:

Highlights:Bull with a series of punches and kicks. Bull with a flying clothesline and a flying legdrop but it only gets two. Ax kick gets two and a corner charge misses. Brock with an overhead belly to belly and Brock picks up Bull and gives the BIGGEST F5 you ever did see. Brock pins Bull. Yes that was the whole match. ** 3/4

Winner:Brock Lesnar(via the F-5)

73(71, 76)

Kanyon gets a little more than he bargained for.

Kanyon comes out. We see footage from 3 weeks ago on Smackdown when Kanyon takes out the Undertaker.

Kanyon:I will ask the question. WHO BETTA THAN KANYON.

Crowd:Everyone.

Kanyon:Show some respect for Kanyon. Kanyon is the man who retired the Undertaker. Yes he isn't coming back. He is done. I made sure he could never walk again.

Crowd chants "asshole"

Kanyon:YOU LOVE ME. You really love me. The Undertaker is gone and nothing can bring him back. A piledriver on concrete and he is done. That easy. Who is better than Kanyon. Not the Undertaker. Not the Undertaker that is for sure. No one is better than me. The Undertaker is done and you will never see him again so don't hold out false hope. He is a cripple. Nothing will bring him back. Nothing. NOTHING.

Kanyon pauses but the lights go out. "Graveyard Symphony" plays and could it be. Kanyon went pale and the Undertaker is standing on the ramp with his old deadman outfit. The old old deadman outfit, the one that he was in at Survivor Series 1990. The gray version.

Undertaker:Kanyon, you have awakened the deadman. and you will not (crowd chants along) REST IN PEACE.

The Deadman is back. Not as the American Badass. Not as the leader of a Ministry cult. Not as Big Evil. The Undertaker is back as he should be. Kanyon may be in for the ride of his life.

82

The Rock, Rey Misterio Jr, and Edge vs The Big Show, Eddie Guerrero, and Rhyno

Highlights:Odd six man tag team match with various different styles and skills. Big Show involvement was kept to a minimum. Rey was beaten on for most of the match before the hot tag was made to Edge. Spears for all. The Rock was tagged in and he brawled with Rhyno. Suddenly a fan in a Mattitude t-shirt and a Rock mask entered the ring and threw powder in the eyes of the great one. Rhyno gored The Rock. Was that fan Matt Hardy? It looked about the right body size. Rhyno scores the upset pin over the Rock. *** 1/4

Winners:Rhyno, Eddie Guerrero, and the Big Show(Interference from a fan who may be Matt Hardy and a gore from Rhyno)

83(87, 74)

Chris Benoit vs Kurt Angle(w/Paul Heyman)

Highlights:Much better than the I-Quit Match at the Rumble. Benoit worked on the arm to start and Angle then worked on the leg. Angle hit a couple of overhead belly to bellies. Angle with the Triple Germans on Benoit but only a two count. Benoit crotches Angle on the top rope and superplex from the Crippler. This gets two. Angle with the pop-up belly to belly overhead superplex but this gets two. Angle misses a moonsault and Benoit hits the headbutt. Triple Germans but Paul Heyman enters the ring. Heyman gets a Dragon Suplex and Angle hits the Angle Slam on Benoit to score the pin. Afterwards Brock Lesnar ran out but Kurt ran out of the back door leaving Heyman all alone. Team Angle ran out and Brock beat both of them up but Heyman escapes an F-5. **** 1/4

Winner:Kurt Angle(via the Angle Slam)

92(88, 97)

Overall:78

Smackdown TV Rating:5.23

Coming up next:The end of the month report.

2003 WWE Diary(as seen of EWR forum)

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