Rowe's WWE Diary

SamoaRowe · April 9, 2004

Just to let you all know, I've been extremely busy this week (been hardly posting at TSM at all, let alone updating this) but I have been thinking about the diary and I do have some angles set up in my mind and the card to Backlash figured out. The Smackdown side isn't quite figured out yet, but Unforgiven will likely be good from a creative stand-point (though some of the matches will likely be work-rate disasters).

SamoaRowe · April 12, 2004

WWF News and Rumors!

Ernie Rowe and other officials in the WWF were pleased with the Summerslam pay-per-view. The general opinion was that the roster worked hard and put on an enjoyable show.

The post-Summerslam Raw is rumored to be an exciting show, with some big developments taking place.

Also available to own on Tuesday is The Best of CM Punk. The dvd will feature:

CM Punk vs Rhyno vs Chris Jericho for the World Heavyweight Championship (WM XX)

CM Punk vs Chris Jericho for the World Championship (August 04)

CM Punk vs Rhyno in the Hell in a Cell (WM XXII)

CM Punk vs Chris Benoit (Bad Blood)

And many others!

Credit: WWF.com

SamoaRowe · April 16, 2004

WWF Raw!

August 21, 2006

The Degenerates are Waiting

Before the show even officially begins, The Coach creeps up on Adam Hastey and Austin Lee, who are both hiding in a corner armed with baseball bats.

Coach: Hey guys! What are you up to?

Lee: QUIET! We are waiting for Shawn Michaels to arrive!

Coach: Oh, that’s right, last week you said you were going to beat him up this week?

Hastey: That’s right, now go away before we include you in our evening plans.

Lee: Yes, bugger off. We have a hypocrite in need of disposing. I mean, do we really need a hypocrite as GM? Hell, do we even really need a GM in the first place?!? Smackdown hasn’t had a GM in months, and they get by just fine.

Hastey: Now scram!

The music and the pyro plays! Mike Tenay and Al Snow welcome us to Raw and thank everyone who joined them for last night’s Summerslam pay-per-view! They also announce that in tonight’s main event, Chris Benoit will put his World title on the line against none other than Raven!

Triple H vs Billy Kidman

Match Background: Billy Kidman holds a couple of victories over Evolution members. Last night at Summerslam, Triple H interfered in the Raw main event.

Tenay: Last night Triple H helped Chris Benoit retain the World Heavyweight Championship! I cannot wait to hear what Shawn Michaels has to say about that!

Snow: That’s assuming he even makes it to the ring. Adam Hastey and Austin Lee both looked pretty focused!

The Match: Standing leg lariat by Billy Kidman on HHH. HHH reverses a waistlock. Billy Kidman takes a right hand to the temple from HHH. I bet those hurt more than Sgt. Slaughter's Noogies. The ref is bumped, as goes down after accidentally getting caught by an elbow to the face. Flapjack from HHH on Kidman. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Triple H misses a clothesline. Billy Kidman hits a rolling kick on HHH. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Lightning kick by Kidman on HHH. Covers for a quick two count. Tiger suplex on HHH. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Billy Kidman misses a clothesline. Triple H DDTs Kidman, but it just looked terrible. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Billy Kidman is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Randy Orton comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Triple H turns around. Randy Orton spins HHH around. Randy Orton hits the RKO! Orton leaves the ring, the damage done! The ref gets into position, administers the three count, and it's over. Billy Kidman pins HHH. Randy Orton obviously hasn't finished his attack yet! Triple H stands up. Randy Orton spins HHH around. Randy Orton hits the RKO! Randy Orton eventually leaves, having caused enough damage.

My Opinion: A wise man once said 'Can I get a side of bland with that bland'. He's dead now, though. That's what this match was...bland. **

Tenay: What the hell! Randy Orton got some measure of revenge on Triple H, but now he has interfered in a match as well! Shawn Michaels is not going to be happy!

Snow: That’s right, Mike. HBK has been a fair GM and I cannot imagine him playing favorites with Randy Orton.

Winner at 5:09: Billy Kidman

Ozzy’s Time

The Coach is standing backstage with Ozzy Benton. Coach asks Ozzy how he feels about the beatdown he got at the hands of Rico.

Ozzy: You know, it’s never a good thing to get my ass kicked, but all I can say is good riddance! I hope those two freaks are happy together, because I’m happy without them! I’m Ozzy Benton, dammit! I am hereby naming myself the Rookie of the Year, due to the fact that I rule and I’m going to make an awesome singles competitor! I don’t need Lodi, I don’t need Rico, all I need to know is that I am the very best rookie in the WWE. Everyone one sucks but me.

Punk and Dinero vs The New Rainbow Express

Match Background: The New Rainbow Express used to be a regular team, but have been inactive for a while. Whether this match will lead to a reformation as an active unit remains to be seen.

The Match: Bodyslam by Punk. Punk hits a piledriver on Lodi. That used to end matches, you know. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag between CM Punk and Julio Dinero. Punk and Dinero whip Lodi into the corner. Julio Dinero whips CM Punk in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. BAAACK Body drop by Lodi gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Hooks the leg for a two count. Lodi takes a headbutt from Julio Dinero. Lodi ducks a wild right hand. Slingshot clothesline by Lodi, who almost messed it up by slipping on the ropes. Tag between Lodi and Rico. Julio Dinero walks into a chop to the pecs. Ouchy. Rico DDTs Dinero, but it just looked terrible. Julio Dinero avoids a Rico avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Tag to CM Punk. Vicious back suplex! Rico got nailed big time! Tiger suplex on Rico. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! CM Punk connects with rights and lefts and Rico is down! Rico flips out of a CM Punk bodyslam attempt. Big clothesline from Rico. Punk scores with a forearm, sending Rico down into the corner. The referee pulls CM Punk away to get the break. Wait! Rico has pulled something out of his tights. CM Punk walks over...and gets floored by a punch! 1....2....3! The referee never saw the brass knuckles! Punk and Dinero are making their way back down the aisle...but get jumped by Test and Christian! Julio Dinero gets dropped throat-first onto the guard rail, and then Punk is double suplexed on the entrance ramp! Test and Christian storm the ring...and attack The New Rainbow Express as well! Rico gets wiped out with the Testified! Lodi doesn't fair any better, and gets beaten to the floor with punches and kicks. Test and Christian have destroyed both teams!

My Opinion: I can be generous sometimes. Well, depends on your definition of generous. **1/4.

Tenay: The Beautiful People have attacked the Gathering!

Snow: They must be upset over the loss at the pay-per-view!

Tenay: What a terrible night for Punk and Dinero! Not only did Rico and Lodi just steal that victory, but they have suffered a brutal beat down in addition!

Winners at 7:12: Rico and Lodi

(Commercial!)

The GM Returns

HBK’s music plays, surprising everyone in the building!

Tenay: What? We didn’t even know Michaels had arrived yet!

Snow: Haha, Lee and Hastey must be napping or something!

HBK dances down to the ring and promptly gets a microphone.

HBK: I know it’s been a few weeks, but Shawn Michaels is back, baby! I have several things to get to, but first thing is first. It was bad enough that Triple H interfered in the World title match at Summerslam, but to have Randy Orton interfere in response is disappointing. I did not make the New Rule just so everyone could interfere anyway, willing to take whatever consequence I might throw at them, whether it be an undesirable match or a suspension. I have decided that this needs to end, and I have decided that I am going to make an example out of Triple H and Randy Orton. I am not sure how I am going to go about this just yet, but I just want you two to be warned… neither of you are going to like it. Also, I would like to take this time to announce that starting next week, Raw is going to hold an eight-man tournament! The participants will be chosen over the course of this coming week, by me, based on standing in the WWE. The winner of the tournament will receive a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship at Unforgiven!

Tenay: Wow, what a huge development!

Suddenly, Austin Lee’s music plays. Lee appears on the stage.

Lee: HBK! How good it is to see you, we missed you last week! Oh, just so you know, Adam Hastey is going to run through the audience with a bat and beat the crap out of you!

HBK gets into a fighting position. He looks around at all corners to see where Hastey might emerge from. Suddenly, Hastey appears out of the crowd by the commentators booth and charges at HBK in the ring with the bat. HBK dodges the bat shot and sends Hastey down with a clothesline! By this time, Austin Lee has made it to the ring as well, also armed with a bat. Lee connects with a brutal bat shot across the gut of HBK. Michaels is down on his knees, so Lee connects with another shot across his bad back.

Tenay: This is disgusting! Those two young punks have no respect for Shawn Michaels!

Snow: They are just doing what HBK did for years, sticking it to “the man!”

Lee picks up HBK’s microphone.

Lee: Oh yeah, and Adam and I had better be entered into your tournament. If not, we will be back for you.

World Tag Team Championship: Shane Helms and Shannon Moore © vs The Impact Players

Match Background: Impact Players are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. Helms and Moore are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. This match is for the World Tag Team titles. Helms and Moore have been World Tag Team champions since 27 June 2006.

The Match: Weak bodyslam on Helms by Credible sets up a legdrop. Credible hits a piledriver on Shane Helms. I know I wouldn't let someone that bad give me a piledriver. Covers for a quick two count. Tag to Lance Storm. Impact Players whip Helms into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Storm. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Covers for a quick two count. Storm hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Storm walks into a drop toe hold. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Shane Helms connects and Lance Storm is down! Helms tags out to Shannon Moore. Shannon hits a dropkick on Lance Storm and gets right back up. Storm takes a NICE hurrancarana from Shannon Moore. Storm counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Storm tags out to Justin Credible. Justin Credible hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. Justin Credible scores with a crappy looking standing spinebuster. Could have been done a hell of a lot better though. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Credible strikes away at Shannon Moore, not doing much damage at all. Shannon Moore fights out of a grapple. Super kick by Shannon Moore. Justin Credible sets up Shannon as the partner goes to ringside and gets a steel chair. Lance Stormcomes in and swings, but Shannon Moore ducks and Justin Credible gets blasted in the face with the chair instead! Justin Credible can barely stand. Here it comes - Twist Of Fate. 1....2...3, it's finished. Storm and Credible remain in the ring. Justin Credible does not look happy at losing. Lance Storm goes to leave, but gets pulled back in by Credible. Tensions seem to be rising between these two.

My Opinion: I'd love to see a rematch and see if they can top this. ****

Tenay: Just when it seemed that everything was patched up between Storm and Credible, this happens!

Snow: Could this be the end of the Impact Players?

Winners at 14:23 and STILL World Tag Team Champions: Shane Helms and Shannon Moore

Raven is in a bad mood.

The Coach is standing by in the backstage area with Raven. He asks Raven how he feels about Jeff Jarrett’s return to the WWE.

Raven: They say wonders never cease, and Jeff Jarrett has gone and proven them right once again. You might ask who “they” might be, but there is no answer to that. However, I would have to agree because I always thought it would be a cold day in hell before Jeff Jarrett ever showed his face to me again. Years ago, I embarrassed him in his own company. He was the NWA Champion, the supposed to be hero of his federation. I was the outcast, who had arrived from greener pastures. He was the hero, and I was the villain. Or that is how he might tell you. In the real world, the fans threw garbage at their hero and cheered on the villain. I came close to taking his belt away from him, but it was not to be. Soon enough I found myself back here in the WWE, so I considered it to be my victory. But now, TNA is dead. And Jarrett is back. Only this time, I am the hero, and he is the villain. Things are the way they should always have been. Jarrett is in my territory now, and I intend on giving him hell. Tonight though, I get my shot at Chris Benoit. Benoit and I have seen eye to eye in the past. However, his association with Evolution is unforgivable. Chris Benoit, tonight in that very ring I will take your championship away from you. Because to me, you and Jeff Jarrett have much in common. You are both undeserving champions. Quote the Raven, and Never more!

Women’s Championship: Trish Stratus © vs Gail Kim

Match Background: This match is for the WWF Womens title. Trish Stratus has been WWF Womens champion since 27 June 2006.

The Match: BIG clothesline on Trish. Trish walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. There's a two count on the pin. Trish blocks a punch. STIFF~! chop lights up Kim who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Gail Kim by Trish. Remember when that was a legit finish? Covers for a quick two count. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Gail Kim by Trish. Remember when that was a legit finish? Gail Kim powers out of a Trish Stratus headlock. Gail Kim hits a bulldog off the ropes. Covers for a quick two count. Death valley driver by Gail Kim! No one executes that move properly anymore. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! BIG clothesline on Trish. Trish takes a headbutt from Gail Kim. Trish blocks a kick from Gail Kim. Bodyslam by Trish. High Angle DDT by Trish Stratus just SPIKES Gail Kim down! Trish Stratus drives Gail Kim into the corner. Stratusfaction! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: Ohh, looky. A **3/4 match!

Tenay: Another successful title defense by Trish Stratus!

Snow: I’m surprised we didn’t see Victoria tonight. She’s conspicuous with her absence.

Winner at 4:33 and STILL Women’s Champion: Trish Stratus

Ken Shamrock and Simon Diamond vs Tommy Dreamer and Masato Tanaka

Match Background: Tommy Dreamer is the reigning WWF Intercontinental champion, and has been since 20 February 2006. This is Ken Shamrock’s first night back from suspension!

Snow: Look at how happy Simon Diamond is to have Shamrock back! He doesn’t look too upset about not winning the World title last night at all!

The Match: Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Ken Shamrock by Dreamer. Remember when that was a legit finish? Full nelson slam on Shamrock. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Masato Tanaka. Masato Tanaka scoops up Shamrock. Dreamer bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. Bodyslam by Tanaka. Covers for a quick two count. Masato Tanaka hits some punches. How generic. Shamrock powers out of a headlock. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Ken Shamrock connects and Masato Tanaka is down! Tag between Ken Shamrock and Simon Diamond. Tanaka tastes a high angle back suplex. If Spike Lee can sue TNN over the Spike TV nonsense, then Kurt Angle should be able to sue SOMEONE for that. Tiger bomb by Simon Diamond, which is nowhere near as cool as a botched Pedigree but gets the job done. Tanaka blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Tag between Masato Tanaka and Tommy Dreamer. Massive backbreaker on Diamond and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Powerbomb on Diamond. Pin, but Diamond is out just before the three count. Diamond is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Diamond backdrops Tommy Dreamer out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Simon Diamond. Vicious back suplex! Tommy Dreamer got nailed big time! Tommy Dreamer is all alone...Dimond Rocker!! 1....2....3! Shamrock and Diamond remain in the ring, celebrating their victory.

My Opinion: A badly blown spot prevents me from giving out more snowflakes. ***3/4

Tenay: The greatest tag team in the history of Raw is back together! Who knows what they will do next!

Winners at 8:23: Ken Shamrock and Simon Diamond

World Heavyweight Championship: Chris Benoit © vs Raven

Match Background: This match is for the World Heavyweight title. Chris Benoit has been World Heavyweight champion since 27 June 2006.

The Match: Raven hits Benoit. Benoit ducks a wild right hand. Benoit scoops and slams Raven. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Raven charges, Benoit moves, and the referee is knocked silly! TIGER DRIVER~! '91 nearly crushes the spine of Raven! Cover, but there's no one to count for Chris Benoit! Raven reverses a Chris Benoit hammerlock. Raven strikes Chris Benoit with a hard blow. Raven hits a piledriver on Chris Benoit. I know I wouldn't let someone that bad give me a piledriver. There's a two count on the pin. Raven scores with a poor standing spinebuster. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Raven goes for a splash but Benoit puts the knees up. Raven takes a quick lariat. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Raven avoids a Chris Benoit avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Chris Benoit gets whipped into the corner by Raven, who charges in with a clothesline. Benoit grabs the referee and pulls him in the way! The referee calls for the DQ as he collapses to the mat in pain. Chris Benoit gets out of the ring and walks off, having taken the cheap way out. Jeff Jarrett comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Jeff Jarrett spins Raven around. Jeff Jarrett hits the Stroke! Raven has been left down on the canvas.

My Opinion: Wow, Raven should really consider retiring after another performance like this! ** just because the crowd was extremely into it!

Tenay: Jeff Jarrett sends a clear message to Raven! He didn’t take Raven’s ridiculing too lightly!

Snow: I can’t say it’s good to see Jeff Jarrett again!

Tenay: What a sickening series of events tonight! Shawn Michaels was sent to the hospital, Chris Benoit cheated to save his belt, and now Jarrett has laid out Raven!

Snow: But worry not, Mike. This just means that next week, they will all be out for revenge!

Tenay: I cannot wait!

Winner by DQ at 17:45: Raven

The show ends with Jarrett and Benoit shaking hands and leaving. Raven looks pissed.

SamoaRowe · April 16, 2004

WWF News and Notes!

Raw did a 5.74 rating, which was sort of disappointing coming out of Summerslam.

Summerslam did a very good buyrate, though final figures are not in yet.

J.R. Ryder will be returning very shortly.

Heat Spoilers!

Hardcore Champion Frank Shamrock def Test

Christian def Bubba Ray Dudley

Steve Corino def Lash LeRoux

Brian Kendrick def Shashka Corbett

Open the Muggy Gate · April 19, 2004

Good show. I'm really liking Lee and Hastey.

April 19, 2004

Very cool shows. Like the detail of how you do the matches. Rhyno retaining at Summerslam makes sense, since London had 2 clean wins over him already. Looking forward to Rhyno's reaction on S-D!

SamoaRowe · April 23, 2004

Good show. I'm really liking Lee and Hastey.

Thanks! I'm liking the development of the duo as well, I expect they'll be in some sort of high profile match at Unforgiven.

Very cool shows. Like the detail of how you do the matches. Rhyno retaining at Summerslam makes sense, since London had 2 clean wins over him already. Looking forward to Rhyno's reaction on S-D!

Thanks for the feedback, I'm glad my methods are enjoyable. I'm looking forward to Rhyno's reaction as well, I've been piecing together the next Smackdown in my head and I expect it will be up sometime this weekend.

Also, some random notes...

I don't know how, but the Smackdown Tag Team title match got lost in the Summerslam shuffle, and I'm just realizing this now. The match was supposed to be Stryker and Hardy vs Basham Brothers vs Haas and Benjamin. The match will now take place on the next Smackdown!

Taylor Matheny has reentered drug rehab. This is the second time she has done this in the course of my game, but I'm letting her off the hook again.

I'm also expecting Unforgiven to not be very good work-rate wise in several areas. Most of the Raw roster are either past their prime or do not deliver matches to the quality that their stats would suggest. It should be a good show, storyline wise though, so I'm looking forward to getting there!

Sorry for the delays in between entries. My semester at college will be over in two weeks, after that I should be able to update more frequently!

SamoaRowe · April 26, 2004

Another meaningless update!

I know I said that I was going to have Smackdown up this weekend and I meant it when I wrote it... but that was before my mom brought home my little cousin for the weekend. I had to spend my free time keeping him entertained and he stayed in this room at night, so I was cut off from my primary internet time. Smackdown will probably be up this week, but I'm warning readers that I also have finals starting tomorrow. If I get to do another show, it will be time that should be spent doing other things.

And on a side note, I have the card for Unforgiven completely set up. All the matches have been "signed" so hopefully I won't have to deal with many injuries or such on the road to Unforgiven.

Thanks to all of those who read this and for putting up with the delays!

David Blazenwing · April 27, 2004

What program do you use to make all this? It sounds awesome!

SamoaRowe · April 28, 2004

What program do you use to make all this? It sounds awesome!

It's Extreme Warfare Revenge, version 4.0. There are links for it in the gaming folder.

SamoaRowe · May 4, 2004

::Spooky music::

New Smackdown... coming this Wednesday... whether I'm satisfied with the show or not... be there!

SamoaRowe · May 5, 2004

Smackdown!

August 24, 2006

The pyro explodes and Michael Cole and Tazz welcome us to the first Smackdown since Summerslam! The duo speculates over Rhyno retaining the WWF Championship against Paul London and Low Ki winning the United States title in the four-way. Tazz brings up the subject that the expected WWF Tag title defense didn’t take place on Sunday, and apologized for it (in truth, the match got lost in the shuffle and I think I accidentally deleted it from the script) and a clip is played. The clip takes place the morning of Summerslam. The Basham Brothers are walking out of an elevator in a hotel lobby, when they stumble onto the group of Don Callis, AJ Styles, Low Ki, Matt Hardy, and Matt Stryker. Hardy and Stryker tell the others to go on ahead and they go nose to nose with the Bashams. A few threats are exchanged, when suddenly Haas and Benjamin explode in, beating both teams to the ground. This prompts Low Ki and Styles to run back and deliver a similar beat-down to the World’s Greatest Tag Team. When it is all said and done, all three teams are left out cold.

WWF Tag Team Championship Match: Matt Hardy and Matt Stryker vs Basham Brothers vs Haas and Benjamin

Match Background: This will be a triangle bout. Basham Brothers are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. Haas and Benjamin are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. This match is for the WWF Tag Team titles. Mattitude 2.0 have been WWF Tag Team champions since 10 August 2006.

The Match: Danny Basham connects with rights and lefts and Shelton Benjamin is down! Danny slams Shelton Benjamin down and motions to the crowd. Tag to Matt Hardy Version 1.0. Shelton Benjamin charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. There's a two count on the pin. Shelton Benjamin comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Tag between Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas. Haas and Benjamin whip Hardy into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. Tag to Matt Stryker. Matt Stryker connects with a back heel kick on Haas and gets back up quickly. Flying cross body off the top rope! Haas tags out to Doug Basham. Stryker hits a dropkick on Doug Basham and gets right back up. Basham kicks Matt Stryker in the gut to reverse the momentum. Matt Stryker is in trouble. Here it comes - DDT. 1....2...3, it's finished.

My Opinion: A badly blown spot prevents me from giving out more snowflakes. ***3/4

Cole: Yes! The Basham Brothers have regained the tag team titles!

Tazz: I don’t know, Cole, I thought Mattitude was pretty cool.

Winners at 10:23 and NEW WWF Tag Team Champions: The Basham Brothers

SARS joins us.

The Sanders Administration for Rhyno’s Success makes their way to the ring. Rhyno is clutching the WWF Championship over his shoulder, almost obsessively. Rodney Mack looks legitimately pissed off over his title loss, while Chuck Palumbo, Bill DeMott, and Reno stand around looking mean. Microphones are handed to Sanders and Rhyno.

Sanders: What a Summerslam! I’d say last Sunday was the greatest day in the history of our sport! Rhyno proved to the world that Paul London was not the man everyone said he was. Rhyno proved that he was the deserving WWF Champion!

Rhyno: THAT’s RIGHT, MIKE! The math is really simple, I WALKED in the champion, and I WALKED OUT the champion! THERE REALLY WAS NEVER ANY DOUBT! NOW I STILL HOLD THE BELT and NO ONE is getting a shot at ME! NOT UNTIL NO MERCY! (Rodney Mack takes Sander’s mic).

Rodney: Hold on now, Champ. I don’t know if you’re aware of this, but there is a rule stating that you MUST defend your championship at least once a month. No Mercy is TWO months away! Further more, why should we be spending all of our energy making sure you hold on to that title when no one had my back when I lost my United States championship on Sunday!

Rhyno suddenly gets into Rodney’s face. The two of them look really tense and look as if they could start taking swings any moment. The crowd is loving this concept.

Sanders: Whoa, whoa, whoa! Stop it! Our main focus might be Rhyno’s success, but don’t think we have forgotten about Rodney’s success either! I’ve already been informed that in tonight’s main event, Rodney Mack will go one on one with Chad Collyer to decide the number one contender for the U.S. title! And Rodney, I can assure you, not only will I be in your corner, but so will Reno, Chuck, and Bill. But that’s not it. The WWF Champion himself, will be standing in your corner to ensure you get your belt back. Happy now?

Rhyno: WHAT! Why should… (Sanders cuts him off)

Sanders:… it’s for the good of the team, Rhyno! If you want these guys to bust their asses for you, you are going to need to give a little too. In exchange for you being in Rodney’s corner, I will see to it that you will defend the WWF title ONCE in September. It will be in three weeks… in a match of your choosing… and with an opponent of your choice!

Rhyno smiles like a cat and shakes hands with Sanders. The group exchanges handshakes and slaps and makes their joyous exit.

Nunzio and Tracy Smothers vs Jimmy Rave and Nova

Match Background: Both members of the FBI made their return last week, playing games with the mind of Orlando Jordan.

The Match: Jimmy Rave kicks the leg, knocks Nunzio down, and goes to work on it. Jimmy Rave hits a rolling kick on Nunzio. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between Jimmy Rave and Nova. Jimmy Rave and Nova whip Nunzio into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. There's a two count on the pin. Nunzio takes a flying neckbreaker from Nova. Nunzio powers out of a Nova headlock. Nova gets rocked with a brutal elbow to the jaw by Nunzio. A few more of those and Nova will go down worse than Bart Gunn at 'Mania 15. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Tracy Smothers. Reverse DDT on Nova. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Smothers. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Nova powers out of a headlock. Flying elbow from Nova connects. Tag between Nova and Jimmy Rave. Jimmy Rave connects with a back heel kick on Smothers and gets back up quickly. Tag between Tracy Smothers and Nunzio. Spin kick by Jimmy Rave to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Orlando Jordan comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Nunzio turns around. Orlando Jordan slams Nunzio down. Orlando Jordan climbs to the top rope and hits the Moonsault! Jordan leaves the ring, the damage done! Cover gets three for Jimmy Rave, Nunzio got pinned. Smothers and Nunzio remain in the ring, arguing. Nunzio looks really angry. Tracy Smothers pushes Nunzio away and walks off, looking furious.

My Opinion: Almost got a **** match, but was lacking in certain areas, so i'm knocking off a quarter of a star. Yes, there is such a thing as a quarter star. ***3/4.

Tazz: What the hell is Orlando Jordan doing?!?

Cole: He wanted Nunzio at Summerslam, but he did not get Nunzio! He’s sending the FBI a message that this isn’t over!

Winners at 7:31: Jimmy Rave and Nova

Collyer’s Quests

Josh Matthews is standing by with Chad Collyer. Josh asks Collyer how he feels about his match from Summerslam.

Collyer: Well, I gave it my all, but it just was not enough. I do get comfort knowing that it was not me who Low Ki beat to win the title. Tonight I have a chance for redemption, and after I beat Rodney Mack tonight, I am going to show Low Ki what it is like to have to go solo against Chad Collyer. I am a pure wrestling machine and I will overwhelm him.

Josh: How do you feel about Mike Sander’s announcement regarding the WWF title match in three weeks?

Collyer: It sickens me. I don’t know how it came to be that Sanders has so much power on Smackdown, but I don’t like it and I want it to end. I wish it could be in that match against Rhyno, but I know it won’t be so. Rhyno is going to pick someone who he feels he can beat without much effort. I hope he doesn’t think I didn’t see that look in his eyes tonight. At Summerslam, my friend Paul London was within seconds of winning the WWF Championship from him. Paul was THAT close. Tonight, the Rhyno I saw standing in that ring looked scared. He looked as if he were a little kid who had just found his long lost puppy who had ran away over the weekend. Rhyno cannot take the pressure, and that is his weakness. Paul deserves a rematch, and I deserve another shot as well. That is not going to happen in September. But come October, I expect a real number one contender will be crowned. At No Mercy, Rhyno’s days of being the WWF Champion will come to a decisive end.

United States Championship: Low Ki © vs Johnny Stamboli

Match Background: This match is for the WWF United States title. Low Ki has been WWF United States champion since 20 August 2006. Low Ki pinned Stamboli to win the title in a four-way match at Summerslam, also involving Chad Collyer and defending champion Rodney Mack.

The Match: Low Ki connects with a HARD right hand, sending the opponent down to the mat again. Stamboli blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Low Ki gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Stamboli whips Low Ki into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Johnny Stamboli scores with a NASTY spinebuster. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Low Ki once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Low Ki slams Johnny Stamboli down and motions to the crowd. Stamboli walks into a killer lariat, as opposed to a friendly lariat. Covers for a quick two count. Low Ki nearly kills Stamboli with a released tiger suplex. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Stamboli reverses a waistlock. Low Ki walks into a side slam. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Stamboli charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Low Ki has Johnny Stamboli down on the canvas. Johnny Stamboli gets locked in the Dragon Clutch! Submission victory! Johnny Stamboli leaves and walks back down the aisle. Wait...Low Ki comes running as well, and Stamboli gets dropped with a clothesline, followed by a load of stomps. He is left lying in the aisle.

My Opinion: Great match, it deserves every snowflake its getting. ****1\4

Cole: What a cheap shot by Low Ki! He already won the match, but continued the attack on Stamboli! If you ask me, Low Ki has none of this honor he is always preaching about!

Tazz: That’s ridiculous, Cole. He’s merely pointing out to Stamboli what it means to have honor.

Cole: You mean honor involves abusing your strength?

Tazz: My great grand-daddy Tazz always thought so. He was the first Tazz, you know.

Cole: Ugh, it makes me sick!

Winner at 16:11 and STILL U.S. Champion: Low Ki

One old rivalry gone, another one restarting…

Don Callis and AJ Styles are walking down a hallway.

Callis: You see, AJ, things will pick up! Low Ki just defended his U.S. title and I bet Rhyno will pick you as his challenger in three weeks.

Styles: Whatever, Don. I’m just glad that worthless piece of crap, Rob Van Dam, is no longer employed by this company (they walk by Paul London when he says this).

London: Didn’t that “worthless piece of crap” pin you like a jobber at Summerslam?

Styles: Whoa, strong words from someone who blew his shot at the WWF Championship.

London: Oh yeah? I’d rather say I got pinned by the WWF Champion than by a retiring wrestler in his last match.

Styles: London, you do not want to mess with me. Do I have to remind you of our past? You could not beat me when I was United States champion, and you had plenty of chances. You couldn’t even win the U.S. title until I had moved on and won myself a WWF title!

London: That’s very true and all, but at least I can say I’m not the most hated man in this industry, unlike yourself!

Styles: Okay, punk. I have a match to prepare for. Don’t mess with me again, consider yourself warned.

London: AJ, when will you realize it, you do not scare me! You never have and you never will.

Styles: I’ll be watching you.

London: I’ll be waiting.

Jamie Noble, Scoot Andrews, and Kid Kash vs Frankie Kazarian, TAKA Michinoku, and Funaki

Match Background: Frankie Kazarian is the reigning WWF Cruiserweight champion, and has been since 16 July 2006. This is an exhibition match, though Kash, Andrews, and Noble used to be running buddies.

Cole: It’s time for a good old-fashioned cruiserweight battle! This is the type of action you can only see on Smackdown!

The Match: Scoot walks into a high dropkick from Frankie Kazarian, almost losing several teeth in the process. Frankie Kazarian hits a rolling kick on Scoot. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Tag to Funaki. Scoot takes a flying neckbreaker from Funaki. VICIOUS lightning kick by Funaki on Scoot. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag between Funaki and TAKA Michinoku. Funaki scoops up Scoot. TAKA bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. Hard back suplex on Scoot. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Scoot Andrews is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Implant DDT by Scoot Andrews! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Tag between Scoot Andrews and Jamie Noble. Jamie Noble snap suplexes TAKA HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Noble is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Tor-NADO DDT from Jamie Noble, TAKA got planted! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Bodyslam by Noble. Tag to Kid Kash. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and TAKA goes down. Hard back suplex on TAKA. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Kid Kash gets taken down out of nowhere! Tag to Frankie Kazarian. Kazarian uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Tag between Kid Kash and Scoot Andrews. Scoot Andrews strikes Kazarian. VICIOUS lightning kick by Scoot on Kazarian. Frankie Kazarian can barely stand. Forces Of Nature!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

My Opinion: A badly blown spot prevents me from giving out more snowflakes. ***3/4

Tazz: Scoot Andrews has picked up a win over the Cruiserweight champion!

Cole: You have to wonder what this will mean to the career of Scoot Andrews. He could find himself in title contention very easily.

Winners at 8:01: Jamie Noble, Scoot Andrews, and Kid Kash

AJ Styles vs Mark Briscoe

Match Background: Styles is reeling from his loss to the retiring Rob Van Dam.

The Match: M.Briscoe walks into a high dropkick from AJ Styles, almost losing several teeth in the process. AJ Styles connects with a back heel kick on M.Briscoe and gets back up quickly. M.Briscoe takes a flying neckbreaker from AJ Styles. Flying elbow from AJ Styles connects. M.Briscoe counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Hard back suplex on Styles. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. SUPER frankensteiner on Styles, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Covers for a quick two count. M.Briscoe charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Styles crushes M.Briscoe with a running senton. There's a two count on the pin. Diamond Dust from AJ Styles, M.Briscoe is out! Pin, but M.Briscoe is out just before the three count. Styles goes for a splash but M.Briscoe puts the knees up. M.Briscoe hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Styles blocks a punch. Second rope flying axe handle, M.Briscoe goes down. One day, Styles might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Mark Briscoe can barely stand. Styles Clash! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: I'd love to see a rematch and see if they can top this. ****

Cole: Mark Briscoe put up a valiant effort, but in the end he could not survive the Styles Clash!

Tazz: Look how focused Styles was during that match. It was as if RVD’s exit from the company has put his mind into a state of ease.

AJ Styles slides to the outside and grabs a chair, then climbs back into the ring. M.Briscoe turns around...and gets planted with a huge chair shot to the head! He is left down and out on the canvas.

Tazz: Maybe you spoke too soon, Cole.

Cole: Dammit! What has Don Callis been saying to his guys to make them so needlessly hostile towards their competitors.

Winner at 10:56: AJ Styles

Chad Collyer vs Rodney Mack (with Mike Sanders, Rhyno, Chuck Palumbo, Bill DeMott, and Reno)

Match Background: The winner of this match becomes number one contender for the U.S. title.

The Match: Standing leg lariat by Chad Collyer on Mack. Collyer hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Second rope flying axe handle, Mack goes down. One day, Collyer might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Collyer uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Mack blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Chad Collyer by Mack. Remember when that was a legit finish? Palumbo hops up on the canvas, distracting Collyer long enough for a vicious spinebuster by Rodney Mack. Covers for a quick two count. Chad Collyer comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Collyer crushes Mack with a sweet running senton. There's a two count on the pin. Mack walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one of those though? Pin, but Mack is out just before the three count. Chad Collyer misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Reno distracts Collyer. Mack slams Chad Collyer. Mack walks into a drop toe hold. Spin kick by Chad Collyer to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Paul London comes running down the aisle with a chair! Collyer and Rodney Mack continue fighting, unaware of the intrusion. Paul London nails Rhyno in the head with the chair, and manages to blast Mike Sanders with it as well. Reno attacks and gets wasted in the process. Finally, Rhyno, DeMott, and Palumbo chase London into the audience. With the interference gone, Chad Collyer floors Rodney Mack...and climbs the turnbuckles. Firebird Splash!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over. Collyer looks genuinely happy and poses for the crowd.

My Opinion: All it gets is a ***1\2 rating from me. Deal with it.

Cole: SARS was going to steal a victory from Collyer when London came in to be the great equalizer.

Tazz: London seems bent on pissing everyone in the locker room off tonight.

Cole: He was just helping his friend, Chad Collyer. I’m sure Collyer would have done the same for London.

Winner at 6:23: Chad Collyer

Show ends.

May 5, 2004

Great shows man. Its really getting interesting from here....

Open the Muggy Gate · May 5, 2004

Quite the interesting show. Can't wait to see Rhyno's opponent.

May 10, 2004

I read this in awe of how fucking awesome it is. I'm actually getting into these storylines and feuds more than I am in the real WWE right now (at least Smackdown...). Keep it up man, this rules.

SamoaRowe · May 10, 2004

I'm glad you guys are all enjoying this as much as you are! It's really motivating. Right now I'm in the process of setting up the next edition of Raw in my mind, it should be a good one! Expect it by Tuesday!

SamoaRowe · May 12, 2004

WWF Raw

August 28, 2006

The pyro explodes and Raw begins! Mike Tenay and Al Snow welcome us to the show and beam about the mini-tournament for the World Heavyweight Championship. The eight man tourney starts tonight, and the first round will include:

Christian vs Lance Storm

Frank Shamrock vs Ozzy Benton

Test vs CM Punk

Steve Corino vs Billy Kidman

The two commentators also mention that Shawn Michaels suffered a serious injury to his back after last week’s attack from Adam Hastey and Austin Lee. He will be joining us via satellite, to make some announcements. But first, the tournament is going to kick off!

Christian Makes a Promise

Christian’s theme song plays, and out comes Christian, Test, and Jeff Jarrett. The trio makes their way to the ring and pose for the audience in every direction. Christian gets a microphone.

Christian: This tournament is a joke! The number one Contendership should just be handed right over to me, considering I am destined to win. I am the best looking guy on the roster, not to mention the best looking guy in this building. Lance Storm is a joke! Shawn Michaels is a joke. And each and every fan in this arena is a joke! And I’m not laughing. However, the biggest joke of all is that CM Punk was given a spot in this tournament. Punk, you had your time as Champion, and you were a terrible champion. (Tenay argues about Punk’s three lengthy title reigns). You had your shots glory and now it’s time for someone with class to take the throne. I will not be held down anymore! I will be facing Chris Benoit at Unforgiven, you might just as well start printing the programs now!

Christian vs Lance Storm.

Match Background: This is the first match in the #1 Contendership tournament.

The Match: Storm drives a HARD forearm into the chest of Christian. Lance Storm snap suplexes Christian. Christian takes a back suplex. Hooks the leg for a two count. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Storm. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. There's a two count on the pin. Christian pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Back suplex on Storm. There's a two count on the pin. Tiger bomb by Christian, which is nowhere near as cool as a botched Pedigree but gets the job done. Lance Storm fights out of a grapple. As Storm tries to get himself together, Christian yells at Test and Jarrett to interfere. Both refuse, fearing the wrath of Michaels. Tiger suplex on Christian. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Christian is in trouble. Here it comes - Super Kick. 1....2...3, it's finished. Lance Storm climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory

My Opinion: Ohh, looky. A **3/4 match!

Snow: Test and Jarrett refused to interfere in the match!

Tenay: They are well aware that Randy Orton and Triple H are on Shawn Michael’s bad side right now over interfering in matches, and they just didn’t want to join them.

Snow: Oh well, at least Christian isn’t advancing in the tournament!

Winner at 5:31: Lance Storm

The GM Speaks

After a commercial break, Al Snow takes a microphone and asks all the fans to welcome Raw General Manager, Shawn Michaels. Suddenly, Austin Lee and Adam Hastey run in from the audience and beat up Al Snow with baseball bats in a similar fashion to their beat-down of HBK the previous week. The duo gleefully destroys Snow.

Tenay: DAMMIT, no! Those two degenerates have gone too far!

Snow is all bloodied up, when suddenly Triple H’s music plays. Hastey and Lee look puzzled as Triple H makes his way to the ring. The duo stands there looking confused, when suddenly Triple H raises their arms as if they just won a match. HHH grabs a mic.

Triple H: You know something, there was a time when Evolution meant something. Evolution was the change of our business before your very eyes. In the beginning, there as the past in Ric Flair. There was the present, in me. And there was the future in Randy Orton. Then, things changed. Flair retired and Orton betrayed me. That was okay, my vision continued, as I aligned myself with Ken Shamrock and Simon Diamond. We were a dominant force, but the image of Evolution changed from what it was originally meant to be. That ends now. Stevie Richards and Victoria have been failures, and I am no longer affiliated with them. Shamrock and Diamond turned into selfish traitors as well. However, Adam Hastey and Austin Lee, you two are the future of this business, and I am the very best that there ever has been. Add the World Heavyweight Champion, Chris Benoit, to the equation and we have the strongest force in all of wrestling. It’s time to show the world what Evolution is really all about, and Al Snow is the very first victim.

Suddenly, HBK’s image graces us from the titantron. The satellite feed is being broadcast from HBK’s own home, and he is sitting in a wheel-chair on his porch.

HBK: Very cute, Hunter. You have two new errand boys, but I’m afraid this new generation of Evolution is not going to last. Last week I promised that I would take action for your interference in the World title match at Summerslam, and I also promised that Randy Orton would have to pay as well. I said I was going to make examples of both of you, and I was serious. At Unforgiven, you two are going to square off… one on one… in a Loser Leaves Town match! (Triple H gets mad). When I say that I don’t want interference in matches, I mean it! To interfere in a match, is to put your own job on the line.

HHH: You think you’re so smart, Shawn? Well, you’ve just given me my chance to gain the ultimate revenge on Randy Orton, for all the spite he’s given me over the years! At Unforgiven, I will destroy Randy Orton, and he will be a forgotten part of history within minutes! (Hastey and Lee nod agreeingly).

HBK: Oh, and Adam, Austin? Don’t think I’ve forgotten you! I am in no shape to wrestle, let alone walk just right now. But because I cannot fight, does not mean that I am helpless. Raw has been graced by two former protégés of mine. You will be facing them in tag-team action at Unforgiven.

Suddenly, HBK’s music plays, and Brian Kendrick and Garrison Cade appear on the stage. Evolution points and yells, when Randy Orton joins Kendrick and Cade. The three rush into the ring, and a brawl kicks off. Orton clears HHH out of the ring, while Hastey and Lee more or less run away from Cade and Kendrick.

HBK: You like that, Hunter? Doesn’t matter, because I have a good idea for tonight’s main event. It’s going to be Triple H, Adam Hastey, and Austin Lee taking on the team of Randy Orton, Brian Kendrick, and Garrison Cade! This will be my last action as GM for the next couple of weeks, as I work to recover from the injuries I suffered last week. I just want to warn you Hastey and Lee, when I return I’m going to clean up whatever is left of you after Kendrick and Cade are through. The time for games is over!

The good guys in the ring nod approvingly.

Frank Shamrock vs Ozzy Benton.

Match Background: Frank Shamrock is the reigning WWF Hardcore champion, and has been since 27 June 2006. This is a first round match in the #1 Contender tournament.

The Match: Double arm suplex by Frank Shamrock connects as Benton hits hard. Ozzy Benton takes a butterfly suplex from Frank. A sit out full nelson slam on Benton. Delayed BRAINBUSTAH~! Frank really drove that one down big time. Frank Shamrock has Ozzy Benton down on the canvas. Ozzy Benton gets locked in the Guillotine Choke! Submission victory!

My Opinion: More or less a complete squash. *3/4

Tenay: A decisive victory by Frank Shamrock! I’m still waiting for news on the condition of my broadcast partner, Al Snow. Oh, wait…

Jonathan Coachman joins Tenay at the booth.

Coach: Heeey, man! You seemed lonely out here by yourself so I thought I’d join you.

Tenay: I was doing fine, have you heard anything about Al Snow?

Coach: Al Snow, Smal Snow. Who cares how he’s doing, just as long as I get broadcast time on Raw!

Tenay: That’s disgusting.

Winner at 2:34: Frank Shamrock

Down but Kicking

Jeff Jarrett and Christian are sitting in their locker-room.

Christian: Oh, thanks SO MUCH for helping me in my match tonight.

Jarrett: Will you shut up, do you think I’m going to go pissing off the authority here on Raw so shortly after making my return?

Christian: Michaels is in a damn wheelchair, what the hell are you afraid of!

Jarrett: What am I afraid of? I’m afraid of being sent home from this company before I can get my hands on Raven! When we were wrestling for the NWA, he attacked me first! He started this hatred, and I’m going to end it. I’ve got a tag team match tonight against Raven and Julio Dinero, so are you going to be my partner or not?

Christian: Are you kidding? I already wrestled once tonight, I’m at my limit!

At that moment, a surprise face showed up.

Chris Benoit: Hello, Jeff.

Jarrett: Chris, good to see you, man. What’s up?

Benoit: To tell you the truth, not a whole lot. This tournament Shawn Michaels is running, means I have a good down period until Unforgiven. I can’t defend my title until there is a number one contender, but last week put me in a special mood. There is something thrilling about kicking Raven’s ass, it’s a thrill that is practically unmatched. I’m sure you know what I mean.

Jarrett: Loud and clear.

Benoit: So basically, I’m putting in this offer. How would you like to team up with the World Heavyweight Champion tonight?

Jarrett: You’re on!

Meanwhile…

Randy Orton is walking down the hallway when he hears a scream. He runs over and finds Trish Stratus standing over Garrison Cade and Brian Kendrick.

Orton: What the hell happened?

Trish: I don’t know, I was just talking with Ivory, when I stumbled onto these two! They’re out cold!

Orton: Argh, it looks like someone beat them up with baseball bats.

Trish: You don’t think…

Orton: Oh, I DO think. I also think I need to go find myself some new tag team partners!

CM Punk vs Test.

Match Background: This is another first round match in the tournament. CM Punk has some tension with Test’s friend, Christian.

The Match: Test with a spinning neckbreaker on Punk. Test hits a bulldog off the ropes. There's a two count on the pin. CM Punk comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Test just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Punk. Running knee lift from CM Punk. Covers for a quick two count. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Test! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Test takes a butterfly suplex from Punk. Punk goes for a splash but Test puts the knees up. Punk walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Covers for a quick two count. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. BAAACK Body drop by Punk gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Test hits some punches. How generic. CM Punk elbows Test in the face to break a hammerlock. Implant DDT by CM Punk! I will always and forever mark out for that move. CM Punk scores with a big spinebuster. CM Punk has Test down on the canvas. Test gets locked in the Devil Lock! Submission victory! Christian comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Christian spins Punk around. Christian hits the Unprettier! CM Punk has been left down on the canvas.

My Opinion: Let me practice my math. 13 quarter stars equal a ***1\4 rating, right? Yeah, it does. That's what you get.

Tenay: Punk advances in the tournament, but a bitter Christian had the last laugh!

Coach: That’s wicked funny! You could say that Christian just punked the Punkster!

Tenay: That’s the most ridiculous line I’ve ever heard!

Coach: That’s because you’re too used to listening to Old Man Al week after week.

Winner at 9:22: CM Punk

Jeff Jarrett and Chris Benoit vs Raven and Julio.

Match Background: Raven and Julio used to be a regular team, but have been inactive for a while. Whether this match will lead to a reformation as an active unit remains to be seen. Chris Benoit is the reigning World Heavyweight champion, and has been since 27 June 2006. Jarrett recently returned to WWF to continue his rivalry with Raven.

The Match: Flying shoulder tackle by Dinero sends Jarrett CRASHING to the mat. Flying cross body off the top rope! Covers for a quick two count. Tag between Julio Dinero and Raven. Raven and Julio whip Jarrett into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. Jarrett gets splashed in the corner. Covers for a quick two count. Raven strikes Jeff Jarrett. Raven gets taken down out of nowhere! Death valley driver by Jeff Jarrett! No one executes that move properly anymore. Tag to Chris Benoit. Flying shoulder tackle by Benoit sends Raven CRASHING to the mat. Raven takes a quick lariat. Benoit drops an elbow...but Raven moves out of the way. Tag between Raven and Julio Dinero. Spinebuster by Julio Dinero. Spear! Benoit is down! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Dinero scoops and slams Chris Benoit. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Benoit blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Doctor Bomb connects and Dinero landed hard. Chris Benoit has Julio Dinero down on the canvas. Crippler Crossface!!! Julio Dinero taps out! Jarrett \ Benoit remain in the ring, celebrating their victory.

My Opinion: I'll give it a *1\2 rating. Consider getting more stars to be the adventure of a lifetime. Get started.

Tenay: I don’t think the issue between Raven and Jarrett came even close to being resolved tonight!

Coach: But Benoit picked up another great victory over that slimy Julio Dinero.

Tenay: Oh stop it!

Winner at 3:46: Chris Benoit and Jeff Jarrett

Steve Corino vs Billy Kidman.

Match Background: This is the last first round match in the tournament.

The Match: Steve Corino hits some punches. How generic. Corino hits a right hand. Steve Corino with a spinning neckbreaker on Kidman. BIG clothesline on Kidman. Kidman reverses a waistlock. Billy Kidman hits a rolling kick on Corino. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Corino takes a NICE hurrancarana from Billy Kidman. Hooks the leg for a two count. Steve Corino pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Steve Corino hits a bulldog off the ropes. Covers for a quick two count. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Steve Corino connects and Billy Kidman is down! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Billy Kidman once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Kidman hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Steve Corino fights out of a grapple. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Billy Kidman by Corino. Remember when that was a legit finish? Billy Kidman slugs Steve Corino, sending him down into the corner. While Kidman fires up the crowd, Corino is removing the turnbuckle pad! Billy Kidman comes over...but Corino grabs him by the tights and uses the leverage to slingshot Billy Kidman face first into the exposed steel turnbuckle! Steve Corino rolls up the stunned Billy Kidman, and even puts his feet on the second rope to add insult to injury! 1....2...3! What a display of cheating from Steve Corino.

My Opinion: Ohh, looky. A **3/4 match!

Tenay: After coming up short of the Intercontinental Championship so many times, Corino steals a win, getting him a step closer to the World Heavyweight title!

Coach: Speaking of which, where is Tommy Dreamer tonight?

Tenay: Dreamer’s family suffered a loss over the weekend, so he is attending to that.

Coach: That man needs to get his priorities in line.

Winner at 6:11: Steve Corino

Main Event Mayhem!

Triple H, Adam Hastey, and Austin Lee make their entrance and wait in the ring. Randy Orton then appears on stage. It’s quiet for a minute and then the music of the World Tag Team Champions plays!

Tenay: Orton found back-up!

Coach: This isn’t fair, how was Evolution to plan for this match!

Tenay: They should’ve thought about that when they beat up Kendrick and Cade!

Coach: There is no proof that it was them!

Randy Orton, Shane Helms, and Shannon Moore vs Adam Hastey, Austin Lee, and Triple H.

Match Background: Helms and Moore are the reigning World Tag Team champions, and have been since 27 June 2006.

The Match: Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Randy Orton ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Flying shoulder tackle by Orton sends HHH CRASHING to the mat. Tag between Randy Orton and Shannon Moore. Flying elbow from Shannon Moore connects. Lightning kick by Shannon on HHH. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between Shannon Moore and Shane Helms. Shannon Moore scoops up HHH. Helms bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. Bodyslam by Helms. HHH reverses a waistlock. Helms gets splashed in the corner. Tag between Triple H and Adam Hastey. Second rope flying axe handle, Helms goes down. One day, Hastey might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. SHINING WIZARD~! on Helms by Hastey! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Adam Hastey hits a rolling kick on Helms. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Tag between Adam Hastey and Austin Lee. Austin Lee kicks the leg, knocks Helms down, and goes to work on it. Hard back suplex on Helms. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Shane Helms powers out of a Austin Lee headlock. Helms tags out to Randy Orton. Fallaway slam by Randy Orton puts down Austin Lee. Lee tags out to Triple H. Triple H strikes Randy Orton. Weak bodyslam by HHH. Triple H moves in for the kill. Pedigree!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

My Opinion: Good bout. In my estimation, it's about ***3/4.

Tenay: Triple H has just given us a serious reminder of how effective he can be when his best interests are at stake!

Coach: And what better interests than his own employment!

Winners at 18:55: Triple H, Austin Lee, and Adam Hastey.

The show ends with Evolution posing in the ring.

Open the Muggy Gate · May 12, 2004

Muggy likes this. Nice job putting Kendrick and Cade up as HBK's proteges. I'm actually using Cade well on my game. He's in a team with Jindrak and O'Haire with O'Haire as the World Champ. So I guess I wasn't the only guy using him.

SamoaRowe · May 12, 2004

Muggy likes this. Nice job putting Kendrick and Cade up as HBK's proteges. I'm actually using Cade well on my game. He's in a team with Jindrak and O'Haire with O'Haire as the World Champ. So I guess I wasn't the only guy using him.

Yeah, I was planning the Kendrick involvement from the beginning, but the Cade involvement sort of just snapped into my head. The bad news is that the day after Raw in the game, he came down with an injury and is out for six months (which sucks, because he had just come back from an eye injury too). So we'll see how that plays out on the next Raw...

And Sean O'Haire is in line for a major push on Smackdown. I just sort of woke up and noticed how incredibly over he is (93) and without even pushing him at that.

May 13, 2004

nice show man, this is good stuff

Open the Muggy Gate · May 14, 2004

93! Nice. My most unlikely over person at 100 on my game is Bradshaw...

*gets shot*

OW! Stop it...

SamoaRowe · May 14, 2004

93! Nice. My most unlikely over person at 100 on my game is Bradshaw...

*gets shot*

OW! Stop it...

LoL. It's all good. I just feel silly about the Sean O'Haire getting so over on his own, because he's almost as popular as Paul London (94 overness).

May 25, 2004

Wow . . . this is heaps good! I need more damnit!

Seriously though . . . this is really great.

And what stats does Adam Hastey have in your game? Are they much different from the base EWR ones?

And mad props for the use of Sanders . . . I take it you have him as Rhyno's manager? Could it be they'll feud in the future . . . ?

SamoaRowe · June 10, 2004

Hello folks, very sorry about absolutely no updates in such a long time! I've been on sort of a vacation from this message board, but I havent' forgotten my diary. I'm at a point now where I just need to really organize what it is I want to do with the next shows.

And to answer some questions, Mike Sanders is the manager of Rhyno, but was originally Rodney Mack's manager in the game. I haven't really played into that fact yet, but pay close attention to how Rodney takes his role in the SARS stable.

And Adam Hastey spent a loooong time in OVW.

Adam Hastey (lightweight) American, 21 years old. He has 12 months left on his WWE contract.

Over: 80

Brawl: 82

Speed: 94

Technical: 89

Charisma: 91

Big things are coming Adam's way :cheers:

June 10, 2004

Cool to see your back, can't wait for more shows.

SamoaRowe · June 14, 2004

Good news, everyone! I have ran a new Smackdown episode through EWR and it will be up by tomorrow!

SamoaRowe · June 15, 2004

Smackdown!

August 31, 2006

The pyro explodes and Michael Cole and Tazz welcome us all to another excited edition of Smackdown! Before anything can happen, some familiar music plays…

Here Comes The Money!

Cole: Oh my God! It’s Shane McMahon!

Tazz: We haven’t seen Shane on Smackdown in ages!

Shane gets a decent reaction from the crowd and smoothly enters the ring. He is handed a microphone.

Shane: First off, let me just say that it’s great to be on Smackdown again! Now, I know a lot of you must be wondering why I’m here, so I will get straight to the point. The World Wrestling Federation board of directors got together this week and decided that Smackdown is in need of a General Manager. Raw has found some stability under the leadership of Shawn Michaels, so the board hopes that similar structure can be found here as well. Now, you must be wondering who the new GM will be? The board was kind enough to leave that decision to me and… (the music of Don Callis cuts Shane off, and Don makes his way to the ring with a mic).

Callis: Shane, my good friend! If you need a general manager, look no further than your’s truly. I am a fully educated man, which is more than you can say about most people within this company. I know you are a smart man, Shane, that is why you will name Don Callis as the new GM of Smackdown!

Shane: Well, Don, actually I was…. (Shane is cut off by the new music of Erik Watts, as he makes his entrance yanks the mic from Callis).

Erik: Whoa, Shane. Don is right, you are a smart man! That is why you won’t even consider handing over GM duties to this jack-ass over here! I’m a born leader, Shane. I was the Director of Authority on TNA and I was fair and impartial. It is only logical to name me as the new GM.

Shane: Very good points, Erik, but… (Rhyno’s theme blasts through the arena, and Rhyno and Mike Sanders appear on the stage).

Rhyno: Whoa, whoa, whoa! If I could be FRANK, Erik Watts and Don Callis both SUCK!

Sanders: That’s right. Why hand GM duties over to either of those two failures? Why not me, Shane. I’m the manager of the WWF Champion! I know how to create successful results, which is more than either of those two losers can say. (Erik and Don are now arguing).

Shane: If you could all shut up for just a moment, I have something to say. All three of you have made your cases, and quite frankly you all made decent to good points. The position of GM will go to one of you three, but only to the one of you who makes the smartest decision tonight. You see, Smackdown isn’t about managers standing around arguing with one another, it is about the talented Smackdown superstars duking it out in the ring. That is why each of you will pick one representative to compete in a triple threat match tonight! Whoever’s man wins the match, will become the new General Manager of Smackdown! (Callis looks pissed, but Erik Watts appears to be very understanding of Shane’s decision).

Tazz: You hear that, Cole? What a main event that is going to be!

Cole: That’s right, Tazz! Shane McMahon has made a huge impact tonight!

Commercial.

After the break, Tazz is standing in the ring with a card. Jay and Mark Briscoe are in the ring, ready for a match.

Tazz: The board of directors have informed me that a trade has been made between Raw and Smackdown! Starting this Monday night, the team of Matt Hardy and Matt Stryker will be official Raw superstars. In exchange, Smackdown would like to welcome our newest tag team… Ken Shamrock and Simon Diamond!

Cole: Oh My God! The greatest tag team in the history of Raw is now on Smackdown!

Shamrock and Diamond vs Briscoe Boys

Match Background: Shamrock and Diamond are making their Smackdown debut.

The Match: J.Briscoe gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Jay Briscoe takes a butterfly suplex from Shamrock. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between Ken Shamrock and Simon Diamond. Shamrock and Diamond hook up J.Briscoe, then hit a double suplex. Hooks the leg for a two count. BIG clothesline on J.Briscoe. Jay Briscoe is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Flying reverse elbow by Jay Briscoe. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Mark Briscoe. Super kick by Mark Briscoe. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Flying elbow from Mark Briscoe connects. M.Briscoe goes for a splash but Diamond puts the knees up. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Diamond. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Diamond tags out to Ken Shamrock. Shamrock drives a HARD forearm into the chest of M.Briscoe. M.Briscoe tags out to Jay Briscoe. BIG clothesline on J.Briscoe. Jay Briscoe sets up Shamrock as the partner goes to ringside and gets a steel chair. Mark Briscoecomes in and swings, but Ken Shamrock ducks and Jay Briscoe gets blasted in the face with the chair instead! Jay Briscoe is in trouble. Here it comes - Belly To Belly. 1....2...3, it's finished. Shamrock and Diamond climb opposite turnbuckles, working the crowd as they celebrate their victory.

My Opinion: As close to a ***** match as possible...but unfortunately, it was missing something, so I can only give it ****3/4.

Tazz: What an awesome debut by Shamrock and Diamond!

Cole: The Briscoes gave it their all, but the experience of Ken Shamrock and Simon Diamond shined through!

Tazz: What the hell does this mean for the tag team division!

Winners at 15:43: Ken Shamrock and Simon Diamond

Sanders Makes His Pick

Backstage, Mike Sanders enters the SARS locker-room. Rhyno, Chuck Palumbo, Bill DeMott, Reno, and Rodney Mack all quiet down.

Bill: So, who’s it going to be?

Sanders: Who do you think, Bill? You? Reno? Don’t make me laugh, this triple threat match is too important to mess around with. I must become GM tonight to ensure that our group can continue to run this show the way we have been! Otherwise Rhyno might have to defend his title on a weekly basis!

Rhyno: AND THAT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE!

Sanders: Exactly.

Rodney: Then let me represent you, Mike. Let me make up for my loss last week.

Sanders: This isn’t the time for that. You can redeem yourself, but not when the GM position is on the line. My representative in the match tonight will be none other than Rhyno!

Cole: I can’t say I’m surprised, Tazz! I don’t think anyone wants Mike Sanders to become GM more than Rhyno!

Tazz: This is a huge, Cole! Who will want to face Rhyno tonight under those circumstances!

Match Background: This match is for the WWF Cruiserweight title. Frankie Kazarian has been WWF Cruiserweight champion since 16 July 2006. In a six-man tag match, Andrews pinned Kazarian last week on Smackdown, earning himself a title shot!

The Match: Scoot uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! VICIOUS lightning kick by Scoot on Kazarian. Hooks the leg for a two count. Kazarian backdrops Scoot Andrews out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Frankie Kazarian. Kazarian hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tor-NADO DDT from Frankie Kazarian, Scoot got planted! Pin, but Scoot is out just before the three count. Kazarian uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Scoot counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. GORGEOUS Spinning bulldog in the corner and Kazarian is down. There's a two count on the pin. Kazarian walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one of those though? Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Flying elbow from Scoot Andrews connects. Spinning back kick from Scoot Andrews. Scoot walks into a drop toe hold. Frankie Kazarian hits a rolling kick on Scoot. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Tor-NADO DDT from Frankie Kazarian, Scoot got planted! Scoot Andrews is in trouble. Here it comes - Wave Of The Future. 1....2...3, it's finished.

My Opinion: I'd love to see a rematch and see if they can top this. ****

Cole: What an awesome display of cruiserweight action, exclusive to Smackdown!

Tazz: That’s what the cruiserweight division is all about, fast-paced action and high risk maneuvers!

Jamie Noble comes running down the aisle with a chair and into the ring! Kazarian turns...and is dropped by a vicious chair shot! Jamie Noble has left Kazarian down and bloodied.

Cole: What the hell is Jamie Noble doing!

Tazz: It would appear that he wants a shot at Kazarian’s title!

Cole: He should try winning some matches.

Tazz: Well, he was on the winning team last week! He got some good shots in at Kazarian in that six-man tag!

Cole: Even still, this is no way to go about earning a title shot! Kazarian just won fair and square!

Winner at 13:59 and STILL Cruiserweight Champion: Frankie Kazarian

Callis makes his pick.

Callis enters his dressing room. Matt Hardy and Matt Stryker are standing, Low-Ki and AJ Styles are sitting.

Hardy: Why the hell didn’t you tell us that we were heading to Raw?

Callis: Because I didn’t know!

Stryker: Whatever. We’ll be better off over there, on our own! (The two storm out).

Callis: Fine! You two were holding us back anyways! So, which one of you would like to represent me tonight?

Low-Ki: It would be an honor to face Rhyno this evening. One honorable champion, against another honorable champ (looks at the U.S. title over his shoulder).

Styles: If he wants to, let him. I have some plans of my own tonight.

Callis: Well, that works out then. Low-Ki will represent me in the triple-threat match!

Cole: My God! First Rhyno gets entered into the match and now Low-Ki!

Tazz: This match is going to be brutal!

Match Background: Basham Brothers are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. This match is for the WWF Tag Team titles. Basham Brothers have been WWF Tag Team champions since 20 August 2006.

The Match: Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Danny Basham by Kanyon. Remember when that was a legit finish? Big piledriver on Danny. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between Chris Kanyon and Sean O'Haire. Kanyan and O'Haire whip Danny into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. Fallaway slam by Sean O'Haire puts down Danny Basham. Hooks the leg for a two count. O'Haire scoops and slams Danny Basham. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Sean O'Haire misses a clothesline. Death valley driver by Danny Basham! No one executes that move properly anymore. Tag to Doug Basham. Basham slams Sean O'Haire down and motions to the crowd. Spear by Doug Basham. Sean O'Haire elbows Doug Basham in the face to break a hammerlock. O'Haire tags out to Chris Kanyon. Basham walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Chris Kanyon connects and Doug Basham is down! Pin, but Basham is out just before the three count. STIFF~! chop lights up Basham who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Kanyon goes for a splash but Basham puts the knees up. Kanyon walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Basham Brothers have Chris Kanyon to themselves. Double DDT! 1....2....3! It's over. O'Haire and Kanyon remain in the ring, arguing. Chris Kanyon looks really angry. Sean O'Haire pushes Kanyon away and walks off, looking furious.

My Opinion: Almost got a **** match, but was lacking in certain areas, so i'm knocking off a quarter of a star. Yes, there is such a thing as a quarter star. ***3/4.

Tazz: Great title defense by the Bashams!

Cole: Look at Sean O’Haire though, he is beside himself. Wait, he’s coming over here and grabbing a headset…

O’Haire: Shut up, Cole! I just wanted to say that I’ve had enough of this tag team bull$@!&! When was the last time Sean O’Haire got a fair shake in this damn company? When was the last time I got any respect? I’m a former U.S. Champ! I’m a former tag champ! It’s high time Sean O’Haire got a spot in main events! This brand belongs to me, but no one knows that yet!

Tazz: Ambitious words from the world’s most evil man.

Winners at 6:34 and STILL WWF Tag Champions: The Basham Brothers

Erik Watts Makes his Pick.

Josh Matthews is standing beside Erik Watts. He asks Erik if he’s found a representative yet?

Erik: I spoke to a lot of the boys in the back and most did not like the idea of confronting not only Rhyno, but Low-Ki as well. Luckily, I found a rather enthusiastic volunteer. My pick tonight is none other than Chad Collyer!

Cole: Holy crap!

Tazz: It makes sense. Last week Collyer became the number one contender for the U.S. title and Low-Ki, our U.S. champion, is in the triple-threat tonight!

Nunzio, Tracy Smothers, and Trent Acid vs Orlando Jordan, Johnny Stamboli, and Ultimo Dragon

Match Background: Orlando Jordan has been wanting to get his hands on Nunzio. Johnny Stamboli is picking up a reputation as being the “go-to” guy when someone needs a tag team partner. Acid and Dragon are in the match to add some edge to the match.

The Match: Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Acid goes down. Hard back suplex on Acid. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Ultimo tags out to Johnny Stamboli. Johnny Stamboli with a spinning neckbreaker on Acid. Arn Anderson-like Spinebuster by Johnny Stamboli, executed to perfection. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Orlando Jordan. Stamboli \ Jordan whip Acid into the corner. Johnny Stamboli whips Orlando Jordan in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Flying elbow from Orlando Jordan connects. Jordan walks into a drop toe hold. Second rope flying axe handle, Jordan goes down. One day, Acid might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Tag to Tracy Smothers. Jordan gets caught with a short powerbomb from Smothers. Front legsweep slam aka The Stroke by Tracy Smothers. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Tracy Smothers snap suplexes Jordan HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Smothers is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Smothers tags out to Nunzio. Nunzio drives a HARD forearm into the chest of Jordan. Jordan tastes a high angle back suplex. If Spike Lee can sue TNN over the Spike TV nonsense, then Kurt Angle should be able to sue SOMEONE for that. Jordan kicks Nunzio in the gut to reverse the momentum. Jordan tags out to Ultimo Dragon. Hard back suplex on Nunzio. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Nunzio tags out to Trent Acid. Acid hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Ultimo reverses a waistlock. Ultimo Dragon moves in for the kill. Flipping Reverse DDT!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

My Opinion: A ***3/4 rating! Yay!

Cole: What a great match! Not only did we see some awesome cruiserweight action between Trent Acid and Ultimo Dragon, but Orlando Jordan got to tie up with Nunzio!

Tazz: Yeah, but what the hell is up with Johnny Stamboli? First he helps out Chad Collyer and Paul London, and now he’s helping out the likes of Orlando Jordan?

Cole: Is it so strange to find a man who just does the right thing?

Tazz: Well, yeah!

Winners at 7:11: Orlando Jordan, Johnny Stamboli, and Ultimo Dragon

AJ Styles is angry.

Styles makes his entrance and grabs a mic.

Styles: I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately. My loss to Rob Van Dam at Summerslam was the most embarrassing moment of my entire career! A year ago to that day, I was defending my WWF Championship against RVD and I kicked his ass! A year ago to this day, I was reminding J.R. Ryder that I was the better man! Now where am I today? I’m nothing! (Huge pop from audience). I haven’t received a single rematch for the WWF Championship since losing it at Wrestlemania! I reigned for an entire year! How could I have sunken so low? Then I stopped and thought some more. There appears to be someone who has taken my spot. This someone just headlined the same pay-per-view that I did last year. He received a title shot, and I didn’t. So that is why I’m calling out Paul London, so he can explain himself to me! Maybe he can explain why he’s getting opportunities over me, who has accomplished so much!

London comes out and gets in Style’s face.

London: Why? WHY, you ask? You sound like an asshole, AJ! Maybe my getting opportunities over you comes from my tendency to do things you can’t, like say… winning matches!

Styles (yanking mic back): Very cute, Paul! But before we go any further, let me show you a clip from Smackdown from last November!

The clip is from October 2004, and has AJ Styles defending the WWF Championship against Paul London. London is going for a Shooting Star Press but Styles gets up while London is in position. He flips London off the rope and sets him up for a Styles Clash! AJ then wins the match.

London: Okay, so you were the better man that night. Too bad that was a year ago, things change.

Styles: That’s not how I see it. You owe me big, Paul. You stole my spot.

Styles then nails London in the head with the microphone. With London down, Styles lifts him back up for a styles clash! London reverses it and throws Styles over the top rope. With Styles down on the floor, London exits the ring and waits for Styles to get up. When Styles is at his feet, London nails him with a running enziguri. Styles is out cold, as London plays to the audience!

Low Ki vs Chad Collyer vs Rhyno

Match Background: This will be a triangle bout. Rhyno is the reigning WWF World champion, and has been since 16 July 2006. Low Ki is the reigning WWF United States champion, and has been since 20 August 2006. Rhyno is representing Mike Sanders, Low-ki is representing Don Callis, and Chad Collyer is representing Erik Watts.

The Match: Chad Collyer connects with a back heel kick on Rhyno and gets back up quickly. Chad Collyer kicks the leg, knocks Low Ki down, and goes to work on it. Rhyno reverses a waistlock. BAAACK Body drop by Collyer gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Low Ki almost belly-to-belly suplexes Rhyno through the mat. What? It's possible. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Low Ki takes a flying neckbreaker from Chad Collyer. Low Ki counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Rhyno \ Low Ki whip Collyer into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Mick Foley-esque Double Arm DDT by Rhyno connects as Collyer is down! Rhyno gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Low Ki! Rhyno blocks a punch. BIG clothesline on Collyer. Rhyno gets a roll-up...and grabs a handful of tights as well! The referee doesn't see it: 1....2...3!!

My Opinion: Great match. Most people would give it ****3/4 or more, but I guess I'm a harsh grader. ****1\2 for you.

Cole: DAMMIT! Rhyno just cheated to win the match!

Tazz: Hm, Mike Sanders is the new GM? Sounds good to me!

Cole: How can you say that? SARS is going to be totally out of control now!

The entire SARS group comes out and lifts Rhyno over their shoulders and parading out of the exit. Meanwhile Low-Ki locks a dragon sleeper on Collyer!

Cole: What the hell is Low-Ki doing now!

Tazz: He hasn’t forgotten that Collyer is the number one contender for his U.S. title!

Paul London comes running down to make the save. He throws Low-Ki out of the ring. As he’s doing this, AJ Styles (with a band-age over his head) runs in with a chair and as London turns around, nails him in the head with it. London is busted open!

Winner at 11:34: Rhyno

The show ends with AJ Styles standing over the bleeding (and out cold) Paul London.

SamoaRowe · June 15, 2004

Velocity Results for 9/2/06.

Shelton Benjamin def Jimmy Rave

Nova def Charlie Haas

Kae En Tai def Kid Kash and Keiji Sakoda

Heat Results for 9/3/06

Justin Credible def Johnny C.

Gail Kim def Trish Stratus (non-title match).

Bubba Ray Dudley def Norman Smiley

June 15, 2004

Awesome show man, I'm glad your back. The Styles/London feud should be excellent.

SamoaRowe · June 15, 2004

Awesome show man, I'm glad your back. The Styles/London feud should be excellent.

Thanks, man! I have high hopes for London/Styles, so we should be in for a treat :-D The best part is that No Mercy is still a looong ways away in the game world.

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