Peoples King
06-12-2004, 10:23 PM
live from the Nationwide Arena, Columbus Ohio
The opening promo for Bad Blood airs. It features shots of the Beniot/Kane feud and the Jericho/Edge feud intertwined with clips of war, famine and violence. There is a sinister voice over that talks about the hatred of man and how tonight humans shall sucomb to Satan. Tonight is filled with Bad Blood!
The graphics for Bad Blood hit our screen as "Sold Me" by Seether plays. We cut to the arena where the pyro's go off on the stage as the song hits its chorus. The pyro ends in a huge rapid fire display. The lights swirl and the camera's pan around the arena. We go down to JR and the King who welcome us to Columbus Ohio and to WWE Raw's Bad Blood. They say that tonight there is a packed card from start to end and that the Nationwide Arena is sold out. JR says there is alot of speculation about whether or not Val Venis's leg has healed up. Because coming up now is Lance Storm vs Val Venis. King mentions this is Storms first PPV since Judgment Day '03.
1st Match
Lance Storm
vs
Val Venis
Venis's leg is indeed healed but it may not be all that strong. The two men tie up to start the match off and trade some fast and well timed technical moves. This gets them an applause as they tie up and trade holds again for a while. Storm steps things up with some right hands and takes control with the first big move, a double underhook Suplex. Venis fights back hitting a High Angle Back Suplex and a Suplex for some near falls. Venis is in control but Storm goes down to that left leg. The Canadian Technician begins to work over the leg and does some heavy damage on the outside, slamming it off the post and hitting a Shinbreaker on the steel steps. Storm is in complete control with a leg grape vine. Venis fights back Trapping Suplex. Near falls with a School boy and Inside Cradle from Val. He starts to gain some momentum but runs straight into the Rolling Half Boston Crab of Lance Storm. Venis gets to the ropes after around a minute in the hold. Storm sets for the Superkick but its dodged and Venis hits the Spinout Powerbomb. Up top and he hits the Money Shot but Storm gets his knee's up and rolls Val up with some tights for the 1 2 3.
Winner: Lance Storm via pinfall
Storm makes a quick escape before Venis can recover.
***
In the back Eric Bischoff is with Johnny Nitro. Bisch tells Johnny that tonights PPV has gotten off to the best possible start. Nitro asks Bisch what his huge announcement is but Bischoff says its a suprise for Monday. Bisch does however let Johnny know that tomorrow night Kane and Chris Beniot will clash again for the WorldHeavyweight title.
***
2nd Match
Tajiri
vs
Matt Hardy Version 1.0
Hardy calls for a lock up but then boots Tajiri to the gut to get the early advantage. Early on Matt uses his superior strength taking Tajiri from corner to corner and pounding him down. The Buzzsaw comes back with some trademark kicks to the thigh. Hardy regains control and hits a Gutwrench Suplex for the first big move. To the outside and Matt remains in control Body Pressing Tajiri onto the guard rail and whipping him into the stairs. Version 1 in firm control hitting a Back Suplex inverted into a Side Effect for a very close fall. Matt pummells Tajiri and gets on a Mexican Surfboard. Tajiri fights up out of it and hits a martial arts kick to the jaw. Snap Suplex by Tajiri and he goes for the Buzzsaw but Matt blocks it.... Side Effect! Closest fall of the night. Matt with the Irish whip but Tajiri comes back in his face with a handspring elbow. German Suplex with bridge for a very close fall. Tajiri goes up top but Matt catches him. Tajiri knocks Hardy off and hits a Moonsault but Matt gets his foot on the ropes. Hardy hits the Flash Back out of nowhere for a nearfall. He sets for the Twists of Fate but Tajiri shoves him off into the ref... Poison Mist and the Buzzsaw connects but Stacey Kiebler comes strutting down to the ring! She lifts her skirt to reveal some thong distracting Tajiri. Matt low blows Tajiri, hits the Twist of Fate. The referee comes through to count the pinfall.
Winner: Matt Hardy via pinfall
Matt gets out of the ring and Stacey raises his arm. Seems she has become an MFer and King says he is going to join too. Matt and Stacey head to the back.
***
Marc Lloyd is in the back with Rhyno for an interview. The Man Beast says that tonight he will not be denied by Sean O'Haire. Its the Final Round in their Series and the Man Beast will be leaving with the victory.
***
Finals of the Best of 3 Series
Sean O'Haire (1)
vs
Rhyno (1)
Before the match Fink announces that there will be No Holds Barred! As they have done before Rhyno and O'Haire start things off with a brawl. The match quickly spills outside where the two brawl around the ringside area. O'Haire takes the advantage with a knee below the belt and then whip into the stairs. He grabs a steel chair but Rhyno gives him a shot with the fire extinguisher, blinding Sean. The Man Beast in control on the inside with a Snap Suplex and an Oklahoma Slam. He brings a table and a chair into the equation. Rhyno sets the table in the corner and goes at O'Haire with the chair but the "Prophet" hits a spinning heel kick, knocking it into Rhynos face. Sean in the driving seat with a Sidewalk onto the chair and a Scoop Slam onto it. Rhyno counters with a low blow and whips O'Haire into the table........ GORE!!! But O'Haire moves and the Man Beast crashes through the wood. Near fall for O'Haire but not quite there yet. He throws Rhyno outside and then beats the Man Beast around before the two tumble into the crowd. O'Haire continues the assault in the crowd until Rhyno shocks him by grabbing a fans chair and cracking it over O'Haire head. Rhyno sets up for a Powerbomb but O'Haire back body tosses him off into some chairs and onto concrete! The match falls back into the ring where Sean tries for the WidowMaker onto the chair but Rhyno slips off and hits a Powerbomb onto the chair for a close, close fall. Crowd thought that was it. Out of nowhere O'Haire hits the WidowMaker and goes up top. He connects with the Seanton Bomb but somehow Rhyno kicks out! O'Haire waits for Rhyno to get up then hits him with the Fireball to the eyes but Rhyno blocks it with the chair then blasts O'Haire with a chair shot followed by the GORE!!!
Winner: Rhyno via pinfall
Rhyno celebrates for a while but turns and recieves a fireball to the eyes from O'Haire. The "Prophet" leaves as EMT's come out to check on Rhyno.
***
Orton is in the back. The IC title is on his shoulder and Evolution are around him. Trips tells Orton that this is his time to prove that he is the greatest IC champion of all time. He says Ric will be with him to watch his back but Randy wont need him. Edge and Batista then say they are in the back set if anything happens. Triple H slaps Orton on the back as he leaves with Naitch.
***
Very short video package shows how Orton/Benjamin and Christian got to Bad Blood
5th Match
Triple Threat
Intercontinental Title
Christian w/Trish Stratus
vs
Shelton Benjamin
vs
Randy Orton w/Ric Flair(Champion)
JR mentions that Shelton Benjamin is undefeated since coming to Raw. Orton jumps outside to allow Christian and Benjamin to get us started. They lock up and trade some holds but it is Benjamin who is getting the better thanks to his amatuer background. Christian steps it up a notch thanks to a rake of the eyes. He begins to take control so Orton comes in but Christian begins to dominate Randy too. He hits Suplex on Benjamin followed by a Back Suplex to Orton. Christian beats on both men getting a nearfall on Benjamin with a Russian Leg Sweep. He tosses Benjamin outside and takes it to Orton. Backbreaker and a Neckbreaker solidify Christians position. Benjamin abck in with a double clothesline off the top rope. He brawls with Orton but Christian comes back with a double Bulldog. Naitch see's Randy in trouble and so he pulls Christian outside but only gets a hammering for his troubles. Orton and Benjamin begin to trade shots before Randy takes control with some heavy duty punches. He goes up for the 10 punch in the corner but only gets to six thanks to Christian hot shotting him off the ropes. Christian hits a reverse tornedo DDT to Benjamin off the top for a very neafall. He goes up top for something but Naotch shoves Christian off the top rope and the Peeps Champion falls head first onto the guardrail. He is seriously injured it seems as EMTs and another referee come out. Christian is wheeled away, obviously having been knocked out. Orton takes control hitting that Neck/Backbreaker on Benjamin. He locks on a reverse chinlock but the All American fights but and comes back. Money Clip by Benjamin gets a nearfall. In control an he hits a knee combo to the face followed by a Snapmare into a Buffalo Sleeper for what could be the win. Orton fights out with a back kick to the knee following by a Spinover Back Suplex. Randy up top and he gets a near fall with a sweet Crossbody off the top. RKO but Shelton pushes him off.... Superkick! 1 2 but Orton gets out of it. Benjamin in control but Orton recovers with a rake to the eyes a diving reverse DDT. He removes the pad from one of the top turnbuckles and goes to plant Benjamins face but Shelton fights it and gets away. He hits the hammerlock Powerslam out of nowhere but Orton ges his foot on the rope. Irish whip into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. Benjamin goes in for the Stinger Splash but Orton moves and Benjamin smacks his face off the exposed turnbuckle. Orton makes the cover.
Winner: And STILL Intercontinental Champion..... Randy Orton
Orton rolls out and Naitch congradulates him and presents him with his title. Benjamin is out cold and it takes a while before he is revived.
***
Regal and Dinsmore are in the back with the Bisch. Eric tells them that tonight is a chance in a life time for them to get rid of HBK. He says that Michaels wont have the heart to stay on Raw if he gets beaten by them here tonight. He says that even if Michaels stays he will only be a shell of a man and will be easy to take care. Bisch says do it for Raw and do it for Eric Bischoff.
***
Cross town, so to speak, HBK and Garrison Cade gear up for their match up. Michaels says he really appreciates that Cade has backed him up over the last couple of weeks. Garrison said he will back HBK up till the end. He says the onlt reason he is in the WWE is because HBK taught him. He owes HBK his career and as long as Shawn Michaels is in the WWE then Garrison Cade will be standing beside him.
***
5th Match
Tag Match
Shawn Michaels & Garrison Cade
vs
Raw Enforcer's (William Regal & Nick Dinsmore)
HBK gets the crowd to their feet immediately with a Plancha out onto his opponents. He beats on Dinsmore while Cade punches the hell out of Regal in the ring. The referee gets some order and Cade gets Regal into a sideheadlock on the ground. Suplex inverted into a Gutbuster by Garrison Cade. HBK in and he takes it to Regal. Springboard Crossbody gets a nearfall along with a Victory Roll, a move HBK hasnt used in a while. Michaels goes for a Hurricanrana but Regal catches him and tosses HBK into a turnbuckle. Dinsmore in but HBK shocks him hitting a Suplex and Sunset Flip for nearfalls. Cade in and he works over the leg of Dinsmore. Nick manages to tag in Regal but he gets caught by Cade. The faces are in firm control until Cade misses a Spear in the corner and his shoulder connects with the ringpost. The Enforcers punce immediately, tagging in and out and working the shoulder of Garrison Cade. Dinsmore hits a very innovative arm breaker several times, hyper extending the arm thus straining the shoulder. Regal rough houses the shoulder and applies some painful submission holds, softening Cade up for the Reagl Stretch. The heels tag in and out all the while beating the shoulder down. Regal and Dinsmore are in when they whip Cade off the ropes..... Double DDT by Garrison Cade! He makes the hot tag to HBK and the crowd get on their feet. Michaels takes it to both men with right hands. Reverse Atomic Drop to Dinsmore and a Fameasser for Regal. HBK is on fire and he tosses Regal outside. He takes it to Nick with some right hands but then Dinsmore whips HBK into the turbuckle and Michaels does the flair flip. Regal back in and they hit a double Suplex but Cade breaks it up, himself and Dinsmore spilling outside. Regal goes for the Tiger Bomb but Michaels fights out. Irish whip by Regal....... Forearm smash and the nip up. Dinsmore smacks Cade with a chair on the outside unknown to the ref. He comes in but HBK clotheslines him then tunes up the band. Regal loads his fist with brass knux. Sweet Chin Music to Dinsmore......... Regal hits HBK in the back with the Knux. Dinsmore sets up for the Orange Crush...... HBK lands on his feet. Sweet Chin Music to Dinsmore and then Sweet Chin Music to Regal. Michaels covers for the win!
Winners: Shawn Michaels and Garrison Cade via pinfall
HBK helps Cade up and the two faces head off up the ramp to a positive reception.
***
Bisch is furious in the GM's room. Nitro comes in and Bisch tells him to go out and find someone capable of beating HBK. Nitro says he doesnt understand. Bisch shouts at him to go find anyone, a career ender ANYONE! Nitro heads off. Bisch puts his head in his hands.
***
A long video promo details the friendship between Jericho and Edge followed by the double cross. It gives a good acount of what happened over the last several weeks and shows bits from Edge's Hightlight Reel along with the brawls the two men engaged in.
6th Match
Singles Match
'Mr Canada' Edge w/Ric Flair
vs
Chris Jericho
They start off with some trash talk before locking up. Hold, counter holds, takerovers and moe counters to start us off. Looks to be a stale mate and then Edge does the heel slap. Jericho floors him with a right hand. Back and forth stuff before Jericho throws Edge over the top rope. He connects with baseball Slide and Y2J gains control on the floor. He smashes Edges face itno the announce table and chases off Naitch which allows Edge to take control. back in the ring and Edge goes for a Suplex but Jericho floats over and hits a Back Suplex like only he can hit one. He seems in firm control as he hits a picture perfect Suplex. Jericho in control and Edge has to go outside for a breather. Y2J doesnt allow him any time taking it to him on the outside. Jericho attempts his Enziguri but Edge catches his feet and then slingshots the King of Bling Bling into the turnbuckle. Edge in control and they go into the ring. Edge hits a Gutbuster and then a Backbreaker, targeting Jerichos abdominal area. In the corner Edge hits some shoulder thrusts and then a a drop Suplex across the ropes. Jericho knees Edge to the gut on the apron and then Bulldogs him onto the top of the ringpost bringing Edge out of the ring to the floor! Great spot. Back in Y2J hits a diving reverse elbow off the top for a nearfall. He goes for the Walls but gets rolled up. Edge plants him with a knee to the gut and then he goes to the abdominal stretch. Edge grabs the ropes and Chioda doesnt see because of his positioning. Jericho hip tosses out but Edge gets him back down and applies a grounded inverted abdominal stretch. Jericho refuses to give it up and finally fights up and out of it hitting a Snapmare to a low dropkick. Double Underhook Inverted Backbreaker by Jericho gets 2. He hammers Edge but 'Mr Canada' hits the Edge-o-Matic for a nearfall. Superplex but Jericho blocks it and throws Edge off. Bulldog off the top rope connects. Lionsault gets a nearfall. Edge gets whiped into the corner but Jericho runs into his boot. Missile dropkick by Edge gets a nearfall. He goes up top and goes for a Spear off the top but Jericho connects in midair with his Enziguri! 1 2, Flair puts Edge's foot on the bottom rope. Jericho gets Edge up and whips him off the ropes...... Spear from Edge! Jericho kicks out amazingly! Edge cant belive it and he gets Jericho up. Edgecution, blocked and Jericho gets Edge into the Walls of Jericho. Flair up on the apron, Chioda goes to get rid of him and Edge taps. Chioda has his back turned! Jericho releases Edge and shoves Mike away before knocking Naitch off the apron with a right hand. Jericho turns into a second Spear from Edge. Chioda counts the fall!
Winner: Edge via pinfall
Edge and Flair dont stick around to celebrate. Mr Canada rolls outside and makes a quick escape. Jericho recovers in the ring and cant believe he has just been screwed.
***
Beniot is in his locker-room. Hart wishes him luck and says he will be watching from the back. Beniot head out. We see Kane in what looks like the boiler-room. He heads out for tonihgts huge main event.
***
The Beniot/Kane promo airs to the Bad Blood theme, "Sold Me" by Seether. It shows Kanes path of destruction over the last several weeks which has left superstars and divas layed out. It details Kane and Beniots feud. The promo ends with a shot of Beniot busted open.
Main Event
WorldHeavyweight Title
Kane
vs
Chris Beniot(Champion)
The Rabid Wolverine tackles Kane the minute he slides into the ring. Beniot pummells Kane but gets pushed off. Kane takes control with some rough house tactics. Oklahoma Slam gives him a breather. Kane comes in with a steel chair but Beniot stops him with several dropkicks to the right leg. Beniot grabs the chair and smacks Kane to no effect. Big boot by Kane floors Beniot. The Big Red Monster continues his domination of the Wolverine. Kane exposes a turnbuckle and then tries to plant Beniots face. Low blow by Beniot gets him out of that situation..... German Suplex onto the exposed turnbuckle! However Kanes head did not hit it and his back only shows a little bit of blood, not enough for a decision. Match goes to the outside where Beniot smashes Kanes face into the steps, the guardrail, the ringposts and the time keepers table. Kane responds in horrific fashion, Suplexing Beniot into the ringpost! Kane grabs a chair from the crowd and plants Beniot with a thunderous shot but not enough to bust him open. He hauls Beniot up onto his shoulder and heads up the ramp. Beniot slips off pushing Kane into the set. They brawl for a bit until kane disappears behind the curtain. He runs back out with a trash can lid to the head of Beniot. Kane gets Beniot up and signals for a Chokeslam but the Wolverine boots him in the nads. Beniot gets the trash can lid and blasts Kane with it, stumbling him toward the Edge. One more shot sends Kane sailing off the stage through the tables and equipment below! 'Holy ****' chant and then Kane sits up. He climbs up by King and JR, Beniot meets him there and the two brawl but Kane comes out on top. Powerbomb through the announce table! Kane gets Beniot up carries him toward the ring, beating on him every now and then. Back in the ring and Kane hits the Snake Eyes onto the exposed turnbuckle...... Beniots alright. Chair shot coming but Beniot ducks it and Kane hits the ropes, bringing the chair back into his face. Rolling Germans by Beniot and the Wolverine heads up top. Diving Headbutt... Kane sits up and Beniot Headbutts the canvas. Kane readies for another chair shot but Beniot moves again and this time Kane hits Hebner. He quickly smacks Beniot. Kane goes outside and grabs the World title. He readies to strike Beniot...... down into the Crossface! Beniot releases it and grabs the belt. He sets to hit Kane but gets caught in the goozle. Chokeslam but Beniot smacks Kane with the title belt! Both men are down and when Kane looks up his face is a crimson mask. Beniot and Kane get up togeather and start to brawl. Kane hits a Powerslam and readies for the Chokeslam. Chokeslam! Countered into the Crossface! Mike Chioda runs out and slides into the ring. He calls for the bell as Beniot keeps the Crossface locked but Kane isnt tapping.
Winner: And.... STILL WorldHeavyweight Champion, Chris Beniot after he drew First Blood
Beniot releases and the crowd let out a roar as the decision is announced. Chioda presents Beniot with the title and the Wolverine takes is gratefully. He holds up the title and then hits the turnbuckles. Kane sits up! Beniot turns and gets caught by Kane. Chokeslam from the Big Red Montser to the World champion! Kane looks down at Beniot and begins to laugh, blood pouring down his face as Bad Blood goes off the air.
[End Show]
Feedback?
The opening promo for Bad Blood airs. It features shots of the Beniot/Kane feud and the Jericho/Edge feud intertwined with clips of war, famine and violence. There is a sinister voice over that talks about the hatred of man and how tonight humans shall sucomb to Satan. Tonight is filled with Bad Blood!
The graphics for Bad Blood hit our screen as "Sold Me" by Seether plays. We cut to the arena where the pyro's go off on the stage as the song hits its chorus. The pyro ends in a huge rapid fire display. The lights swirl and the camera's pan around the arena. We go down to JR and the King who welcome us to Columbus Ohio and to WWE Raw's Bad Blood. They say that tonight there is a packed card from start to end and that the Nationwide Arena is sold out. JR says there is alot of speculation about whether or not Val Venis's leg has healed up. Because coming up now is Lance Storm vs Val Venis. King mentions this is Storms first PPV since Judgment Day '03.
1st Match
Lance Storm
vs
Val Venis
Venis's leg is indeed healed but it may not be all that strong. The two men tie up to start the match off and trade some fast and well timed technical moves. This gets them an applause as they tie up and trade holds again for a while. Storm steps things up with some right hands and takes control with the first big move, a double underhook Suplex. Venis fights back hitting a High Angle Back Suplex and a Suplex for some near falls. Venis is in control but Storm goes down to that left leg. The Canadian Technician begins to work over the leg and does some heavy damage on the outside, slamming it off the post and hitting a Shinbreaker on the steel steps. Storm is in complete control with a leg grape vine. Venis fights back Trapping Suplex. Near falls with a School boy and Inside Cradle from Val. He starts to gain some momentum but runs straight into the Rolling Half Boston Crab of Lance Storm. Venis gets to the ropes after around a minute in the hold. Storm sets for the Superkick but its dodged and Venis hits the Spinout Powerbomb. Up top and he hits the Money Shot but Storm gets his knee's up and rolls Val up with some tights for the 1 2 3.
Winner: Lance Storm via pinfall
Storm makes a quick escape before Venis can recover.
***
In the back Eric Bischoff is with Johnny Nitro. Bisch tells Johnny that tonights PPV has gotten off to the best possible start. Nitro asks Bisch what his huge announcement is but Bischoff says its a suprise for Monday. Bisch does however let Johnny know that tomorrow night Kane and Chris Beniot will clash again for the WorldHeavyweight title.
***
2nd Match
Tajiri
vs
Matt Hardy Version 1.0
Hardy calls for a lock up but then boots Tajiri to the gut to get the early advantage. Early on Matt uses his superior strength taking Tajiri from corner to corner and pounding him down. The Buzzsaw comes back with some trademark kicks to the thigh. Hardy regains control and hits a Gutwrench Suplex for the first big move. To the outside and Matt remains in control Body Pressing Tajiri onto the guard rail and whipping him into the stairs. Version 1 in firm control hitting a Back Suplex inverted into a Side Effect for a very close fall. Matt pummells Tajiri and gets on a Mexican Surfboard. Tajiri fights up out of it and hits a martial arts kick to the jaw. Snap Suplex by Tajiri and he goes for the Buzzsaw but Matt blocks it.... Side Effect! Closest fall of the night. Matt with the Irish whip but Tajiri comes back in his face with a handspring elbow. German Suplex with bridge for a very close fall. Tajiri goes up top but Matt catches him. Tajiri knocks Hardy off and hits a Moonsault but Matt gets his foot on the ropes. Hardy hits the Flash Back out of nowhere for a nearfall. He sets for the Twists of Fate but Tajiri shoves him off into the ref... Poison Mist and the Buzzsaw connects but Stacey Kiebler comes strutting down to the ring! She lifts her skirt to reveal some thong distracting Tajiri. Matt low blows Tajiri, hits the Twist of Fate. The referee comes through to count the pinfall.
Winner: Matt Hardy via pinfall
Matt gets out of the ring and Stacey raises his arm. Seems she has become an MFer and King says he is going to join too. Matt and Stacey head to the back.
***
Marc Lloyd is in the back with Rhyno for an interview. The Man Beast says that tonight he will not be denied by Sean O'Haire. Its the Final Round in their Series and the Man Beast will be leaving with the victory.
***
Finals of the Best of 3 Series
Sean O'Haire (1)
vs
Rhyno (1)
Before the match Fink announces that there will be No Holds Barred! As they have done before Rhyno and O'Haire start things off with a brawl. The match quickly spills outside where the two brawl around the ringside area. O'Haire takes the advantage with a knee below the belt and then whip into the stairs. He grabs a steel chair but Rhyno gives him a shot with the fire extinguisher, blinding Sean. The Man Beast in control on the inside with a Snap Suplex and an Oklahoma Slam. He brings a table and a chair into the equation. Rhyno sets the table in the corner and goes at O'Haire with the chair but the "Prophet" hits a spinning heel kick, knocking it into Rhynos face. Sean in the driving seat with a Sidewalk onto the chair and a Scoop Slam onto it. Rhyno counters with a low blow and whips O'Haire into the table........ GORE!!! But O'Haire moves and the Man Beast crashes through the wood. Near fall for O'Haire but not quite there yet. He throws Rhyno outside and then beats the Man Beast around before the two tumble into the crowd. O'Haire continues the assault in the crowd until Rhyno shocks him by grabbing a fans chair and cracking it over O'Haire head. Rhyno sets up for a Powerbomb but O'Haire back body tosses him off into some chairs and onto concrete! The match falls back into the ring where Sean tries for the WidowMaker onto the chair but Rhyno slips off and hits a Powerbomb onto the chair for a close, close fall. Crowd thought that was it. Out of nowhere O'Haire hits the WidowMaker and goes up top. He connects with the Seanton Bomb but somehow Rhyno kicks out! O'Haire waits for Rhyno to get up then hits him with the Fireball to the eyes but Rhyno blocks it with the chair then blasts O'Haire with a chair shot followed by the GORE!!!
Winner: Rhyno via pinfall
Rhyno celebrates for a while but turns and recieves a fireball to the eyes from O'Haire. The "Prophet" leaves as EMT's come out to check on Rhyno.
***
Orton is in the back. The IC title is on his shoulder and Evolution are around him. Trips tells Orton that this is his time to prove that he is the greatest IC champion of all time. He says Ric will be with him to watch his back but Randy wont need him. Edge and Batista then say they are in the back set if anything happens. Triple H slaps Orton on the back as he leaves with Naitch.
***
Very short video package shows how Orton/Benjamin and Christian got to Bad Blood
5th Match
Triple Threat
Intercontinental Title
Christian w/Trish Stratus
vs
Shelton Benjamin
vs
Randy Orton w/Ric Flair(Champion)
JR mentions that Shelton Benjamin is undefeated since coming to Raw. Orton jumps outside to allow Christian and Benjamin to get us started. They lock up and trade some holds but it is Benjamin who is getting the better thanks to his amatuer background. Christian steps it up a notch thanks to a rake of the eyes. He begins to take control so Orton comes in but Christian begins to dominate Randy too. He hits Suplex on Benjamin followed by a Back Suplex to Orton. Christian beats on both men getting a nearfall on Benjamin with a Russian Leg Sweep. He tosses Benjamin outside and takes it to Orton. Backbreaker and a Neckbreaker solidify Christians position. Benjamin abck in with a double clothesline off the top rope. He brawls with Orton but Christian comes back with a double Bulldog. Naitch see's Randy in trouble and so he pulls Christian outside but only gets a hammering for his troubles. Orton and Benjamin begin to trade shots before Randy takes control with some heavy duty punches. He goes up for the 10 punch in the corner but only gets to six thanks to Christian hot shotting him off the ropes. Christian hits a reverse tornedo DDT to Benjamin off the top for a very neafall. He goes up top for something but Naotch shoves Christian off the top rope and the Peeps Champion falls head first onto the guardrail. He is seriously injured it seems as EMTs and another referee come out. Christian is wheeled away, obviously having been knocked out. Orton takes control hitting that Neck/Backbreaker on Benjamin. He locks on a reverse chinlock but the All American fights but and comes back. Money Clip by Benjamin gets a nearfall. In control an he hits a knee combo to the face followed by a Snapmare into a Buffalo Sleeper for what could be the win. Orton fights out with a back kick to the knee following by a Spinover Back Suplex. Randy up top and he gets a near fall with a sweet Crossbody off the top. RKO but Shelton pushes him off.... Superkick! 1 2 but Orton gets out of it. Benjamin in control but Orton recovers with a rake to the eyes a diving reverse DDT. He removes the pad from one of the top turnbuckles and goes to plant Benjamins face but Shelton fights it and gets away. He hits the hammerlock Powerslam out of nowhere but Orton ges his foot on the rope. Irish whip into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. Benjamin goes in for the Stinger Splash but Orton moves and Benjamin smacks his face off the exposed turnbuckle. Orton makes the cover.
Winner: And STILL Intercontinental Champion..... Randy Orton
Orton rolls out and Naitch congradulates him and presents him with his title. Benjamin is out cold and it takes a while before he is revived.
***
Regal and Dinsmore are in the back with the Bisch. Eric tells them that tonight is a chance in a life time for them to get rid of HBK. He says that Michaels wont have the heart to stay on Raw if he gets beaten by them here tonight. He says that even if Michaels stays he will only be a shell of a man and will be easy to take care. Bisch says do it for Raw and do it for Eric Bischoff.
***
Cross town, so to speak, HBK and Garrison Cade gear up for their match up. Michaels says he really appreciates that Cade has backed him up over the last couple of weeks. Garrison said he will back HBK up till the end. He says the onlt reason he is in the WWE is because HBK taught him. He owes HBK his career and as long as Shawn Michaels is in the WWE then Garrison Cade will be standing beside him.
***
5th Match
Tag Match
Shawn Michaels & Garrison Cade
vs
Raw Enforcer's (William Regal & Nick Dinsmore)
HBK gets the crowd to their feet immediately with a Plancha out onto his opponents. He beats on Dinsmore while Cade punches the hell out of Regal in the ring. The referee gets some order and Cade gets Regal into a sideheadlock on the ground. Suplex inverted into a Gutbuster by Garrison Cade. HBK in and he takes it to Regal. Springboard Crossbody gets a nearfall along with a Victory Roll, a move HBK hasnt used in a while. Michaels goes for a Hurricanrana but Regal catches him and tosses HBK into a turnbuckle. Dinsmore in but HBK shocks him hitting a Suplex and Sunset Flip for nearfalls. Cade in and he works over the leg of Dinsmore. Nick manages to tag in Regal but he gets caught by Cade. The faces are in firm control until Cade misses a Spear in the corner and his shoulder connects with the ringpost. The Enforcers punce immediately, tagging in and out and working the shoulder of Garrison Cade. Dinsmore hits a very innovative arm breaker several times, hyper extending the arm thus straining the shoulder. Regal rough houses the shoulder and applies some painful submission holds, softening Cade up for the Reagl Stretch. The heels tag in and out all the while beating the shoulder down. Regal and Dinsmore are in when they whip Cade off the ropes..... Double DDT by Garrison Cade! He makes the hot tag to HBK and the crowd get on their feet. Michaels takes it to both men with right hands. Reverse Atomic Drop to Dinsmore and a Fameasser for Regal. HBK is on fire and he tosses Regal outside. He takes it to Nick with some right hands but then Dinsmore whips HBK into the turbuckle and Michaels does the flair flip. Regal back in and they hit a double Suplex but Cade breaks it up, himself and Dinsmore spilling outside. Regal goes for the Tiger Bomb but Michaels fights out. Irish whip by Regal....... Forearm smash and the nip up. Dinsmore smacks Cade with a chair on the outside unknown to the ref. He comes in but HBK clotheslines him then tunes up the band. Regal loads his fist with brass knux. Sweet Chin Music to Dinsmore......... Regal hits HBK in the back with the Knux. Dinsmore sets up for the Orange Crush...... HBK lands on his feet. Sweet Chin Music to Dinsmore and then Sweet Chin Music to Regal. Michaels covers for the win!
Winners: Shawn Michaels and Garrison Cade via pinfall
HBK helps Cade up and the two faces head off up the ramp to a positive reception.
***
Bisch is furious in the GM's room. Nitro comes in and Bisch tells him to go out and find someone capable of beating HBK. Nitro says he doesnt understand. Bisch shouts at him to go find anyone, a career ender ANYONE! Nitro heads off. Bisch puts his head in his hands.
***
A long video promo details the friendship between Jericho and Edge followed by the double cross. It gives a good acount of what happened over the last several weeks and shows bits from Edge's Hightlight Reel along with the brawls the two men engaged in.
6th Match
Singles Match
'Mr Canada' Edge w/Ric Flair
vs
Chris Jericho
They start off with some trash talk before locking up. Hold, counter holds, takerovers and moe counters to start us off. Looks to be a stale mate and then Edge does the heel slap. Jericho floors him with a right hand. Back and forth stuff before Jericho throws Edge over the top rope. He connects with baseball Slide and Y2J gains control on the floor. He smashes Edges face itno the announce table and chases off Naitch which allows Edge to take control. back in the ring and Edge goes for a Suplex but Jericho floats over and hits a Back Suplex like only he can hit one. He seems in firm control as he hits a picture perfect Suplex. Jericho in control and Edge has to go outside for a breather. Y2J doesnt allow him any time taking it to him on the outside. Jericho attempts his Enziguri but Edge catches his feet and then slingshots the King of Bling Bling into the turnbuckle. Edge in control and they go into the ring. Edge hits a Gutbuster and then a Backbreaker, targeting Jerichos abdominal area. In the corner Edge hits some shoulder thrusts and then a a drop Suplex across the ropes. Jericho knees Edge to the gut on the apron and then Bulldogs him onto the top of the ringpost bringing Edge out of the ring to the floor! Great spot. Back in Y2J hits a diving reverse elbow off the top for a nearfall. He goes for the Walls but gets rolled up. Edge plants him with a knee to the gut and then he goes to the abdominal stretch. Edge grabs the ropes and Chioda doesnt see because of his positioning. Jericho hip tosses out but Edge gets him back down and applies a grounded inverted abdominal stretch. Jericho refuses to give it up and finally fights up and out of it hitting a Snapmare to a low dropkick. Double Underhook Inverted Backbreaker by Jericho gets 2. He hammers Edge but 'Mr Canada' hits the Edge-o-Matic for a nearfall. Superplex but Jericho blocks it and throws Edge off. Bulldog off the top rope connects. Lionsault gets a nearfall. Edge gets whiped into the corner but Jericho runs into his boot. Missile dropkick by Edge gets a nearfall. He goes up top and goes for a Spear off the top but Jericho connects in midair with his Enziguri! 1 2, Flair puts Edge's foot on the bottom rope. Jericho gets Edge up and whips him off the ropes...... Spear from Edge! Jericho kicks out amazingly! Edge cant belive it and he gets Jericho up. Edgecution, blocked and Jericho gets Edge into the Walls of Jericho. Flair up on the apron, Chioda goes to get rid of him and Edge taps. Chioda has his back turned! Jericho releases Edge and shoves Mike away before knocking Naitch off the apron with a right hand. Jericho turns into a second Spear from Edge. Chioda counts the fall!
Winner: Edge via pinfall
Edge and Flair dont stick around to celebrate. Mr Canada rolls outside and makes a quick escape. Jericho recovers in the ring and cant believe he has just been screwed.
***
Beniot is in his locker-room. Hart wishes him luck and says he will be watching from the back. Beniot head out. We see Kane in what looks like the boiler-room. He heads out for tonihgts huge main event.
***
The Beniot/Kane promo airs to the Bad Blood theme, "Sold Me" by Seether. It shows Kanes path of destruction over the last several weeks which has left superstars and divas layed out. It details Kane and Beniots feud. The promo ends with a shot of Beniot busted open.
Main Event
WorldHeavyweight Title
Kane
vs
Chris Beniot(Champion)
The Rabid Wolverine tackles Kane the minute he slides into the ring. Beniot pummells Kane but gets pushed off. Kane takes control with some rough house tactics. Oklahoma Slam gives him a breather. Kane comes in with a steel chair but Beniot stops him with several dropkicks to the right leg. Beniot grabs the chair and smacks Kane to no effect. Big boot by Kane floors Beniot. The Big Red Monster continues his domination of the Wolverine. Kane exposes a turnbuckle and then tries to plant Beniots face. Low blow by Beniot gets him out of that situation..... German Suplex onto the exposed turnbuckle! However Kanes head did not hit it and his back only shows a little bit of blood, not enough for a decision. Match goes to the outside where Beniot smashes Kanes face into the steps, the guardrail, the ringposts and the time keepers table. Kane responds in horrific fashion, Suplexing Beniot into the ringpost! Kane grabs a chair from the crowd and plants Beniot with a thunderous shot but not enough to bust him open. He hauls Beniot up onto his shoulder and heads up the ramp. Beniot slips off pushing Kane into the set. They brawl for a bit until kane disappears behind the curtain. He runs back out with a trash can lid to the head of Beniot. Kane gets Beniot up and signals for a Chokeslam but the Wolverine boots him in the nads. Beniot gets the trash can lid and blasts Kane with it, stumbling him toward the Edge. One more shot sends Kane sailing off the stage through the tables and equipment below! 'Holy ****' chant and then Kane sits up. He climbs up by King and JR, Beniot meets him there and the two brawl but Kane comes out on top. Powerbomb through the announce table! Kane gets Beniot up carries him toward the ring, beating on him every now and then. Back in the ring and Kane hits the Snake Eyes onto the exposed turnbuckle...... Beniots alright. Chair shot coming but Beniot ducks it and Kane hits the ropes, bringing the chair back into his face. Rolling Germans by Beniot and the Wolverine heads up top. Diving Headbutt... Kane sits up and Beniot Headbutts the canvas. Kane readies for another chair shot but Beniot moves again and this time Kane hits Hebner. He quickly smacks Beniot. Kane goes outside and grabs the World title. He readies to strike Beniot...... down into the Crossface! Beniot releases it and grabs the belt. He sets to hit Kane but gets caught in the goozle. Chokeslam but Beniot smacks Kane with the title belt! Both men are down and when Kane looks up his face is a crimson mask. Beniot and Kane get up togeather and start to brawl. Kane hits a Powerslam and readies for the Chokeslam. Chokeslam! Countered into the Crossface! Mike Chioda runs out and slides into the ring. He calls for the bell as Beniot keeps the Crossface locked but Kane isnt tapping.
Winner: And.... STILL WorldHeavyweight Champion, Chris Beniot after he drew First Blood
Beniot releases and the crowd let out a roar as the decision is announced. Chioda presents Beniot with the title and the Wolverine takes is gratefully. He holds up the title and then hits the turnbuckles. Kane sits up! Beniot turns and gets caught by Kane. Chokeslam from the Big Red Montser to the World champion! Kane looks down at Beniot and begins to laugh, blood pouring down his face as Bad Blood goes off the air.
[End Show]
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