Sunshine
06-14-2004, 02:10 AM
Event: WWE Bad Blood PPV
Location: Columbus, Ohio (Nationwide Arena)
Date: Sunday, June 13th, 2004
Results: Kevin Gregg of PowerWrestling.com
WWE Bad Blood Opener:
The show opened up with footage highlighting the feud between Triple H and Shawn Michaels and tonight at Bad Blood, the two will battle it out in a Hell in a Cell Match! Also, in tonight's main event, Chris Benoit will defend the World Heavyweight Title against the Big Red Monster, Kane!
Location: Columbus, Ohio
In the arena:
The fireworks went off in the arena for the start of Bad Blood and Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler kicked off the show on commentary and this is WWE RAW's Bad Blood, live from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio!
Tag Team Championship Match
Referee: Jack Doan
Edge and Chris Benoit vs. La Resistance (c)
The music of La Resistance hit in the arena and La Resistance made their way out to the ring and Lilian Garcia announced Rob Conway as Robaire Conway and is tag team partner, Sylvan Grenier. Sylvan Grenier grabbed the microphone and sang the French National Anthem to a chorus of boos from the crowd in attendance until Edge's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring, followed by his tag team partner, Chris Benoit!
The start:
Sylvan Grenier started the match off in the ring against Edge and the two locked it up in the center of the ring and Edge put Sylvan in a side headlock and then Edge he put Sylvan in a hammer lock and Sylvan countered it into a hammer lock and a head lock of his own until Edge countered it with a top wrist lock and then a shove down to the mat.
Mid-match notes:
Behind the referee's back, Rob Conway grabbed Edge and rammed him into the security wall, back first. Rob Conway then rolled Edge back into the ring where Sylvan Grenier covered him for a two count. Sylvan then dragged Edge to the La Resistance corner and then he and Rob Conway double teamed Edge.
Edge knocked Sylvan Grenier down to the mat with a spinning heel kick and he crawled over in an attempt to make a tag to Chris Benoit but Rob Conway ran over and knocked him down to the arena floor. Grenier and Conway went for a double team suplex on Edge but Edge floated over and pulled the two down to the mat with a double neck breaker.
The finish:
Chris Benoit pulled Sylvan Grenier down to the mat and put him in the sharpshooter but Robiare Conway flew across the ring to break it up. Edge and Benoit almost collided but Edge stopped short and Chris Benoit put Sylvan Grenier in the Crippler Crossface and Edge knocked Rob Conway out of the ring and then Kane's pyro went off and he stormed to the ring and gave Chris Benoit a big boot to knock him down to the mat to end the match in a disqualification.
Winners by disqualification, Edge and Chris Benoit, but still Tag Team Champions, La Resistance
The Aftermath:
Kane gave Edge a big boot as well and then he grabbed Chris Benoit and planted him with a choke slam and then he gave Edge a choke slam as well. On the outside of the ring, Kane grabbed Chris Benoit and whipped him into the steel ring steps and then he headed to the backstage area with an evil grin on his face as Chris Benoit was writhing in pain.
Backstage:
Eric Bischoff was shown backstage with The Coach and Eric Bischoff told him that he looks like he's ready but he has to point out one thing. Eric has done his job and got rid of William Regal; he will not be at ringside. So The Coach has to get rid of Eugene once and for all. The Coach told Eric not to worry about it, it's done. Eric said that he's sick and tired of Eugene, he's an embarrassment and tonight, he wants Coach to get rid of him. Coach started to leave but then he came back and pointed out something to Eric Bischoff. Coach laughed but Eric didn't seem too happy. Eugene showed up and he looked to be upset. Eric asked what the problem is? How much of that did he hear? Eugene sadly said "You don't like me, Uncle Eric." Eric tried to explain that's not what he said. Uncle Eric is just trying to protect him. Look at it this way; who is Eugene's favorite wrestler? Triple H. Does Eugene remember when he broke that big muscle in his leg and couldn't walk? That could happen to Eugene. Eugene said his legs are fine, he can walk. Eric said he knows that, but how about Chris Benoit? He broke his neck. That could happen to Eugene and he doesn't want that to happen. Eric said he's going to give Eugene a choice; call off the match and Eugene can get on an airplane and tell all of his friends that he was in the WWE. Or he can go out there tonight and wrestle. What's it going to be? Eugene happily said that he wants to wrestle! He can wrestle!
Referee: Chad Patton
Tyson Tomko vs. Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring, set for a singles match against the man who is making his pay per view debut here tonight, Tyson Tomko, accompanied to the ring by Trish Stratus!
The start:
Tyson went for a shot on Jericho but Jericho ducked it and then he went to hit Tyson but Tyson grabbed him and slammed him into the corner. Tyson backed Jericho into the corner and gave him a number of reverse elbows and then he whipped Y2J off the ropes and Jericho slid under the feet of Tyson Tomko and then laid into him with a number of knife edge chops.
Mid-match notes:
Tyson Tomko picked Chris Jericho up from the top rope and then pressed him over his head and pulled him down into a gut buster as Trish looked on from the outside of the ring.
Chris Jericho went for the lionsault but Tyson Tomko rolled out of the way to send Y2J crashing down to the mat. Tyson kicked Chris Jericho in the ribs and then he lifted him over his shoulder and gave him a shoulder breaker and covered him but only got a two count as Chris Jericho was somehow able to kick out of it.
Chris Jericho went for the Walls of Jericho but Tyson Tomko kicked Chris to send him back. Chris then took Tyson down with a chop block and went for the Walls of Jericho once again but was unable to get it on as Tyson kicked Chris back.
The finish:
Trish hopped to the ring apron and tried to distract Jericho but she failed as Tyson ran into her to knock her down from the ring apron and then Chris Jericho nailed Tyson Tomko with a running Enziguri and then the pin for the three count to get the win!
Winner - Chris Jericho
Backstage:
Todd Grisham was shown with Randy Orton and Todd said it's obviously a huge night for Randy Orton and Evolution because later tonight, Randy defends the Intercontinental Title. Randy interrupted Todd, asking him what tomorrow marks? Tomorrow marks the half year anniversary that he has been the Intercontinental Champion. He has had the longest reign of anyone in the last seven years and he left Mick Foley in a pool of his own blood. He beat him at his own game. Granted, Shelton Benjamin is a better athlete than Mick Foley but there is something that Shelton Benjamin doesn't have that Randy has and that is greatness. Randy took exception to the fans, asking if they're booing him because he's done more than anyone in that arena at his age, so don't test him because he will come out there. The fans continued to boo and Randy Orton told the camera man to follow him because he is going out to the arena. Randy said that if the fans want to boo him, he'll come out early and they can have it their way. Get a look at greatness. Randy told the fans that you're looking at the man that ended Mick Foley's career and spit in Mick Foley's face. The fans have their jobs and sure they work hard for that raise and work hard to become the employee of the month. That's greatness to them but the Intercontinental Title is real greatness and you're looking at real greatness. That's just his point; there are millions of people like the fans out there. And that's his point is that Randy Orton is one in a million. Randy Orton went through the crowd to get to the ring and he said that greatness has entered the ring and the fans may now bow. About his match with Shelton Benjamin, Randy Orton wants the respect that he deserves from each and every one of them. He wants them to stand up on their feet and respect Randy Orton because he is Randy Orton and he is the living legend. Randy Orton got on the ropes and he said as well as the Intercontinental Champion, thank you very much.
Intercontinental Championship Match
Referee: Jack Doan
Shelton Benjamin vs. Randy Orton (c)
With Randy Orton posing on the ropes, Shelton Benjamin's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring and this match is scheduled for later tonight, but let's see what's up now. Shelton snatched the microphone out of Randy's hand, asking him if he ever shuts up? There's not a person in this building that gives a damn about what he has to say. But since Randy Orton is out here right now and he has his gear on and Shelton has his gear on, let's forget that later tonight b.s. that he was talking about. Let's do this right now!
The start:
Referee Jack Doan came out to the ring and called for the bell and Shelton Benjamin rolled Randy Orton up to pin him for a two count and then Shelton Benjamin gave Randy Orton a drop kick to knock him to the outside of the ring and you could hear some fans chanting 'Randy, Randy!' Shelton Benjamin gave Randy Orton a baseball slide to knock him down to the arena floor.
Mid-match notes:
On the outside of the ring, Shelton Benjamin knocked Randy Orton over the security wall into the crowd and then he got in the ring for a second to break the referee's count. Shelton then grabbed randy Orton and brought him over to ringside and slammed him onto the ring apron. Shelton rolled Randy in the ring and covered him for a two count.
As the match was going on, Ric Flair made his way out to the ringside area and the crowd responded with resounding Woooos!
Randy Orton put Shelton Benjamin in a reverse headlock down on the mat to wear him down but Shelton fought to get to his feet, lifting Randy Orton up on his back and dropping him down to the mat with an electric chair drop.
Randy Orton lifted Shelton Benjamin onto his shoulder and then dropped down to the mat, giving Shelton Benjamin a neck breaker. Randy then covered Shelton but only got a two count.
Randy Orton went for the RKO but Shelton got out of it and Randy locked Shelton in a back slide position and went to give him a back slide but Shelton got out of it and knocked Randy Orton silly with the dragon whip kick and then he covered Randy to get a two count. Shelton Benjamin then hit Randy Orton with a stinger splash in the corner and then he gave him a t-bone suplex and then a pin for a two count as Ric Flair put Randy Orton's foot on the bottom rope. Shelton Benjamin got out of the ring and went after Ric Flair and gave him a right hand and then he rolled him into the ring and whipped him off the ropes and gave him a back body drop. Shelton then hit Flair with a stinger splash and then he hit Randy with another stinger splash. Shelton then gave Ric Flair a clothesline and then put him in the figure four to a chorus of boos from the crowd in attendance. As Shelton had Flair in the figure four, Shelton rolled Randy up in a pin to get a two count as Randy kicked out of it.
The finish:
Ric Flair went to the ring apron and Shelton bumped Randy into Flair to knock him down from the ring apron and then Shelton rolled Randy up for another two count. Shelton Benjamin went to the top rope and came off with a cross body but Randy rolled through and hooked the tights to pin Shelton Benjamin for the three count to retain the title.
Winner and still Intercontinental Champion, Randy Orton
Backstage:
Lita was shown in her locker room warming up for tonight and Matt showed up, asking if she's ready. Lita said that she is. Nervous, but ready. Matt said that tonight is going to be the night and Lita told Matt what she needs from him and that's a kiss. Someone knocked on the door and the event staff entered the room and Matt seemed upset, because this is a private female dressing room. Eric Bischoff showed up, saying that his security staff is here to remove Lita's boyfriend from the arena. Before he even starts, he knows Matt Hardy has no intention of interfering in the World Title Match, but just to make sure, they are going to escort him from the arena. Matt said that he is here to watch Lita's match and Eric said that he's a fair guy. He can remove Lita from the match, but that choice is up to Matt. Since the match is coming up next, Lita has 60 seconds to make up her mind. Eric said that he'll be outside and not to keep him waiting. Matt told Lita that he has to go and Lita didn't want him to leave. Matt said he has to. He knows what the Women's Title means to her and he knows she's going to win it and he doesn't want to stop that. She'll be fine. Matt Hardy left the room and security escorted him out of the arena.
Women's Championship Match
Fatal Four Way Match
Referee: Michael Chioda
Trish Stratus vs. Lita vs. Gail Kim vs. Victoria (c)
Trish Stratus made her way out to the ring, accompanied by Tyson Tomko and this is a Sudden Death Fatal Four Way Match with Victoria defending the Women's Championship against Trish, Lita and Gail Kim!
The start:
Victoria and Lita set their sights on Trish but Trish bailed out of the ring and then Lita and Victoria went to double team Gail Kim but Trish pulled Lita out of the ring and then Tyson Tomko went towards Lita to intimidate her as Victoria hit the standing moonsault and a pin for a two count on Gail Kim.
Mid-match notes:
Lita rolled Trish Stratus up in a pin for a two count as Tyson Tomko broke up the pin. Michael Chioda then got out of the ring and ejected Tomko from the ringside area. Lita then gave Trish the Twist of Fate and then a pin for a two count as Gail Kim broke it up.
Gail Kim put Victoria in a modified Crippler Crossface to drop Victoria down to the mat but she was unable to get her to tap out.
The finish:
Lita gave Gail Kim a DDT and then she went to pin her but Trish Stratus rolled Lita up for the three count to win the Women's Title!
Winner and new Women's Champion, Trish Stratus
Referee: Chris Kay
The Coach vs. Eugene
The music of The Coach hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring for a singles match against Eugene in a match that was made by Eric Bischoff this past Monday night on RAW. Eugene came out and William Regal came out with him and said something to him and then gave him a hug to send him off to the ring.
The start:
Eugene extended his hand to The Coach and The Coach bad mouthed Eugene and then he thought about it. Coach approached Eugene and grabbed his hand and squeezed it but Eugene squeezed Coach's hand even harder than Coach could to Eugene. Coach and Eugene then locked it up in the center of the ring and The Coach put Eugene in a side headlock and Eugene went to whip Coach to the ropes but Coach put on the brakes.
Mid-match notes:
Eugene whipped The Coach off the ropes and when The Coach came back, Eugene dropped down to the mat and put himself into a ball and Coach didn't know how to react to Eugene, so he rolled him around the ring. Coach then got close to Eugene and Eugene grabbed Coach and took him down with an arm drag and then pinned him to get a two count.
Eugene whipped The Coach off the ropes and when The Coach came back, Eugene dropped down to the mat and put himself into a ball and Coach didn't know how to react to Eugene, so he rolled him around the ring. Coach then got close to Eugene and Eugene grabbed Coach and took him down with an arm drag and then pinned him to get a two count.
Eugene got on all fours and bumped into The Coach with a couple of headbutts, shade of the Junkyard Dog and then he lifted his leg on The Coach. The Coach bailed out of the ring and a woman in a bikini came out to the ringside area with some cookies and The Coach grabbed a cookie and tasted it and offered some to Eugene. The woman lured Eugene out of the ring and Eugene went over and grabbed some cookies and then handed some to the fans. Eugene went to get some more but The Coach slammed Eugene's head into the cookie tray to knock it out of the woman's hand.
As Eugene dominated The Coach, Garrison Cade came out to the ringside area with a stuffed animal and he tore it apart and then Eugene pulled Cade to the ring apron and then Cade grabbed onto Eugene and Coach charged at him but Eugene moved out of the way and Coach bumped into Cade to send him down to the arena floor.
The finish:
Eugene grabbed The Coach and planted him with the Rock Bottom and then he gave him the people's elbow and the pin for the three count to get the win!
Winner - Eugene
The Aftermath:
Garrison Cade got in the ring and Eugene gave him the stone cold stunner and then William Regal came out to the ring and clapped for Eugene and then Eugene hugged him and then he stepped back as Eugene gave Coach the stunner as well. Eugene then waved to the crowd and then swung around on the ropes and the crowd went nuts in favor of Eugene. Eugene and William Regal then left the ring together.
World Heavyweight Championship Match
Referee: Chad Patton
Kane vs. Chris Benoit (c)
Kane's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring for his one on one, World Heavyweight Championship match against the defending Champion, Chris Benoit!
The start:
Chris Benoit started it off by nailing Kane with a number of knife edge chops and then Kane launched Chris Benoit into the corner and Benoit fired back out of the corner with some more knife edge chops and kicks into the corner.
Mid-match notes:
Chris Benoit charged at Kane but Kane side stepped him and tossed him over the top rope to the arena floor. Kane then got out of the ring and grabbed Chris Benoit and went to launch him into the ring post but Chris got down from Kane's back and slammed Kane into the post.
Chris Benoit went for the sharpshooter on Kane but Kane powered right out of it. Benoit then went off the ropes and gave Kane a drop kick to the legs to send him down to the mat. Benoit then went for the sharpshooter again but Kane grabbed Benoit by the throat and stood up and went for a choke slam but Benoit kicked Kane in the knee to break it up.
Chris Benoit once again went for the sharpshooter on Kane and he finally locked it in and the crowd went nuts for Chris Benoit as he sat back to apply the pressure on the big red machine. Kane crawled to get to the ropes and he grabbed the bottom rope to break the hold.
Chris Benoit hooked Kane in a waist lock and gave him a German suplex and held onto it and gave him two more. Chris Benoit then signaled for the flying headbutt and then he headed to the top rope and Kane sat right up and Benoit got back in the ring and kicked Kane in the gut and then he nailed him with a knife edge chop and gave him a few more German suplexes. Chris Benoit then went to the top rope and came off with the flying headbutt on Kane and connected with it.
The referee started the count on both men and both men got up at the count of six and Chris Benoit grabbed Kane by the arm and went for the Crossface but Kane flung Chris Benoit right off, like he was nothing. Kane then grabbed Chris Benoit by the throat and gave him a choke slam and a pin for a two count.
Kane couldn't believe that Benoit kicked out of it and he went for a tombstone but Benoit got out of it and then Kane kicked Benoit in the face with a big boot to send him down to the mat.
The finish:
Kane then went to the ring apron and headed to the top rope and came off with a flying clothesline but Chris Benoit caught him in the Crippler Crossface but Kane fought out of it and Benoit went for the other arm and went for the Crossface but Kane powered out of it. Chris Benoit then rolled Kane up in a pin to get a three count!
Winner and still World Heavyweight Champion, Chris Benoit
Backstage:
Todd Grisham caught up with Chris Benoit and congratulated him. Chris said they don't call him the big red machine for nothing. Obviously, he wasn't there for no reason. He is Kane; he is a machine but tonight was not his night. Tonight, he found out that Chris Benoit is for real. They took look at footage of the match and broke it down and Chris said to overcome someone like that, it takes someone like Chris Benoit, who is for real.
Hell in a Cell Match
Referee: Michael Chioda
Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H
Triple H's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring and this is the Hell in a Cell match, scheduled for one fall.
The start:
After the bell rang, you could hear some fans chanting "Triple H, Triple H" and some chanting "HBK, HBK!" Triple H and Shawn Michaels then locked it up in the center of the ring and both men backed each other into the ropes and Triple H backed Shawn into the corner and went for a right hand but Shawn ducked it and gave Triple H some right hands and then the two got into a slug fest.
Mid-match notes:
Triple H tossed Shawn Michaels to the outside of the ring and Shawn rolled right back into the ring and jumped on Triple H with a Lou Thesz press and then he gave Triple H some right hands on the mat. Triple H then tossed Shawn over the top rope to send him crashing to the arena floor and then the fans chanted for HBK.
Shawn Michaels slammed Triple H's head into the steel cage and that busted Triple H opened a bit to send blood trickling down his forehead.
Triple H went under the ring and grabbed a steel chair and brought it into the ring and it should be noted that in this match, the use of a steel chair is as legal as anything. Triple H set the chair up in the ring and went to give Michaels a back breaker onto it but Michaels got out of it and gave Triple H some right hands. Triple H grabbed the chair and went to hit Michaels with it but Michaels kicked Triple H to knock the chair out of his hand.
On the outside of the ring, Triple H grabbed Shawn Michaels in a bear hug position and rammed him into the steel ring post and then into the corner of the steel cage and then back and forth a few more times.
Triple H set the steel chair up in the ring again and he grabbed Shawn Michaels and gave him a back breaker right onto the steel chair and then he pinned Shawn Michaels for a two count. Triple H pinned Shawn Michaels two more times but only got two counts.
Triple H went for the Pedigree but Shawn Michaels backed out of it and hit Triple H with a low blow to send him hobbling back to the corner.
On the outside of the ring, Shawn Michaels whipped Triple H to send him crashing into the steel steps, shoulder first. Shawn then rolled the steel steps out of the way as Jim Ross referred to the steel steps as the cousin of the hell in a cell. What did he drink?
Shawn Michaels set Triple H on the steel steps and went for a pile driver but Triple H countered it with a back body drop to send him down to the arena floor. Triple H then rolled Shawn Michaels into the ring and then Triple H went under the ring and grabbed a chair and brought it into the ring and hit Michaels with it.
Triple H grabbed the steel steps and tossed them into the ring and then he lifted them over his head and went to hit Michaels with it but Michaels kicked Triple H in the gut to force him to drop the steps.
Shawn Michaels went for the super kick but Triple H ducked it and then Triple H grabbed the steps and nailed Shawn Michaels in the head with it to send him down to the mat and leave him a bloody mess.
Triple H hit Shawn with the steel steps once again and Shawn's face was covered in blood and Triple H covered Shawn but only got a two count. Triple H pinned Shawn again but got another two count. Triple H then gave Shawn Michaels a number of hard right hands to the bloody forehead.
Triple H went for the Pedigree but Shawn countered it and twisted Triple H's arm and then pulled him down to the mat with a DDT. Shawn then grabbed the steel chair and nailed Triple H with it as hard as he can and blood started gushing down Triple H's forehead. Triple H got back up and Shawn laid into Triple H with another hard chair shot and then he rolled over and covered Triple H but only got a two count.
Shawn went under the ring and pulled a ladder out and he had a huge smile on his face as he brought the ladder into the ring and lifted it up on his shoulders and then rammed it right into the forehead of Triple H. Shawn then gave Triple H a number of ladder shots to the abdomen and then he set the ladder up in the corner. Triple H begged off but Michaels grabbed Triple H and slammed him into the ladder in the corner. Michaels grabbed Triple H and whipped him right into the ladder once again in the corner. Michaels whipped Triple H into the corner one last time into the ladder to send him bouncing over the top rope to the arena floor.
Triple H went under the ring for some more weapons and he pulled out a table and brought it into the ring and set it up in the middle of the ring and then he went over to Michaels and Michaels laid into Triple H with some right hands and knife edge chops.
Shawn Michaels set Triple H on the stable and then he climbed onto the ladder in the corner and jumped on the table through Triple H with a flying elbow drop, prompting the fans to chant "holy ****, holy ****!" as Jim Ross said that the crowd is chanting for HBK. Really? Deaf are we, JR?
Shawn Michaels went for the sweet chin music but Triple H ducked down and gave Shawn Michaels a low blow. Triple H then grabbed Shawn Michaels and gave him the Pedigree and Triple H was unable to cover Michaels right away but he rolled over and covered Michaels to get a two count.
Triple H and Michaels used each other to get to their feet and Triple H shoved Michaels back and Michaels somehow nailed Triple H with the super kick and then he fell down to the mat. Michaels got his arm across Triple H but was unable to get a three count.
The finish:
Triple H planted Shawn Michaels with the Pedigree once more but he collapsed and fell to his back and Michaels landed on his stomach. Triple H somehow mustered enough energy to plant Michaels with another Pedigree and this time, Michaels landed on his back and Triple H slowly rolled over to cover Shawn Michaels for the three count to get the win!
Winner - Triple H
The Aftermath:
It was noted by Jim Ross that the time in that match was: 47 minutes and 26 seconds.
Location: Columbus, Ohio (Nationwide Arena)
Date: Sunday, June 13th, 2004
Results: Kevin Gregg of PowerWrestling.com
WWE Bad Blood Opener:
The show opened up with footage highlighting the feud between Triple H and Shawn Michaels and tonight at Bad Blood, the two will battle it out in a Hell in a Cell Match! Also, in tonight's main event, Chris Benoit will defend the World Heavyweight Title against the Big Red Monster, Kane!
Location: Columbus, Ohio
In the arena:
The fireworks went off in the arena for the start of Bad Blood and Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler kicked off the show on commentary and this is WWE RAW's Bad Blood, live from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio!
Tag Team Championship Match
Referee: Jack Doan
Edge and Chris Benoit vs. La Resistance (c)
The music of La Resistance hit in the arena and La Resistance made their way out to the ring and Lilian Garcia announced Rob Conway as Robaire Conway and is tag team partner, Sylvan Grenier. Sylvan Grenier grabbed the microphone and sang the French National Anthem to a chorus of boos from the crowd in attendance until Edge's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring, followed by his tag team partner, Chris Benoit!
The start:
Sylvan Grenier started the match off in the ring against Edge and the two locked it up in the center of the ring and Edge put Sylvan in a side headlock and then Edge he put Sylvan in a hammer lock and Sylvan countered it into a hammer lock and a head lock of his own until Edge countered it with a top wrist lock and then a shove down to the mat.
Mid-match notes:
Behind the referee's back, Rob Conway grabbed Edge and rammed him into the security wall, back first. Rob Conway then rolled Edge back into the ring where Sylvan Grenier covered him for a two count. Sylvan then dragged Edge to the La Resistance corner and then he and Rob Conway double teamed Edge.
Edge knocked Sylvan Grenier down to the mat with a spinning heel kick and he crawled over in an attempt to make a tag to Chris Benoit but Rob Conway ran over and knocked him down to the arena floor. Grenier and Conway went for a double team suplex on Edge but Edge floated over and pulled the two down to the mat with a double neck breaker.
The finish:
Chris Benoit pulled Sylvan Grenier down to the mat and put him in the sharpshooter but Robiare Conway flew across the ring to break it up. Edge and Benoit almost collided but Edge stopped short and Chris Benoit put Sylvan Grenier in the Crippler Crossface and Edge knocked Rob Conway out of the ring and then Kane's pyro went off and he stormed to the ring and gave Chris Benoit a big boot to knock him down to the mat to end the match in a disqualification.
Winners by disqualification, Edge and Chris Benoit, but still Tag Team Champions, La Resistance
The Aftermath:
Kane gave Edge a big boot as well and then he grabbed Chris Benoit and planted him with a choke slam and then he gave Edge a choke slam as well. On the outside of the ring, Kane grabbed Chris Benoit and whipped him into the steel ring steps and then he headed to the backstage area with an evil grin on his face as Chris Benoit was writhing in pain.
Backstage:
Eric Bischoff was shown backstage with The Coach and Eric Bischoff told him that he looks like he's ready but he has to point out one thing. Eric has done his job and got rid of William Regal; he will not be at ringside. So The Coach has to get rid of Eugene once and for all. The Coach told Eric not to worry about it, it's done. Eric said that he's sick and tired of Eugene, he's an embarrassment and tonight, he wants Coach to get rid of him. Coach started to leave but then he came back and pointed out something to Eric Bischoff. Coach laughed but Eric didn't seem too happy. Eugene showed up and he looked to be upset. Eric asked what the problem is? How much of that did he hear? Eugene sadly said "You don't like me, Uncle Eric." Eric tried to explain that's not what he said. Uncle Eric is just trying to protect him. Look at it this way; who is Eugene's favorite wrestler? Triple H. Does Eugene remember when he broke that big muscle in his leg and couldn't walk? That could happen to Eugene. Eugene said his legs are fine, he can walk. Eric said he knows that, but how about Chris Benoit? He broke his neck. That could happen to Eugene and he doesn't want that to happen. Eric said he's going to give Eugene a choice; call off the match and Eugene can get on an airplane and tell all of his friends that he was in the WWE. Or he can go out there tonight and wrestle. What's it going to be? Eugene happily said that he wants to wrestle! He can wrestle!
Referee: Chad Patton
Tyson Tomko vs. Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring, set for a singles match against the man who is making his pay per view debut here tonight, Tyson Tomko, accompanied to the ring by Trish Stratus!
The start:
Tyson went for a shot on Jericho but Jericho ducked it and then he went to hit Tyson but Tyson grabbed him and slammed him into the corner. Tyson backed Jericho into the corner and gave him a number of reverse elbows and then he whipped Y2J off the ropes and Jericho slid under the feet of Tyson Tomko and then laid into him with a number of knife edge chops.
Mid-match notes:
Tyson Tomko picked Chris Jericho up from the top rope and then pressed him over his head and pulled him down into a gut buster as Trish looked on from the outside of the ring.
Chris Jericho went for the lionsault but Tyson Tomko rolled out of the way to send Y2J crashing down to the mat. Tyson kicked Chris Jericho in the ribs and then he lifted him over his shoulder and gave him a shoulder breaker and covered him but only got a two count as Chris Jericho was somehow able to kick out of it.
Chris Jericho went for the Walls of Jericho but Tyson Tomko kicked Chris to send him back. Chris then took Tyson down with a chop block and went for the Walls of Jericho once again but was unable to get it on as Tyson kicked Chris back.
The finish:
Trish hopped to the ring apron and tried to distract Jericho but she failed as Tyson ran into her to knock her down from the ring apron and then Chris Jericho nailed Tyson Tomko with a running Enziguri and then the pin for the three count to get the win!
Winner - Chris Jericho
Backstage:
Todd Grisham was shown with Randy Orton and Todd said it's obviously a huge night for Randy Orton and Evolution because later tonight, Randy defends the Intercontinental Title. Randy interrupted Todd, asking him what tomorrow marks? Tomorrow marks the half year anniversary that he has been the Intercontinental Champion. He has had the longest reign of anyone in the last seven years and he left Mick Foley in a pool of his own blood. He beat him at his own game. Granted, Shelton Benjamin is a better athlete than Mick Foley but there is something that Shelton Benjamin doesn't have that Randy has and that is greatness. Randy took exception to the fans, asking if they're booing him because he's done more than anyone in that arena at his age, so don't test him because he will come out there. The fans continued to boo and Randy Orton told the camera man to follow him because he is going out to the arena. Randy said that if the fans want to boo him, he'll come out early and they can have it their way. Get a look at greatness. Randy told the fans that you're looking at the man that ended Mick Foley's career and spit in Mick Foley's face. The fans have their jobs and sure they work hard for that raise and work hard to become the employee of the month. That's greatness to them but the Intercontinental Title is real greatness and you're looking at real greatness. That's just his point; there are millions of people like the fans out there. And that's his point is that Randy Orton is one in a million. Randy Orton went through the crowd to get to the ring and he said that greatness has entered the ring and the fans may now bow. About his match with Shelton Benjamin, Randy Orton wants the respect that he deserves from each and every one of them. He wants them to stand up on their feet and respect Randy Orton because he is Randy Orton and he is the living legend. Randy Orton got on the ropes and he said as well as the Intercontinental Champion, thank you very much.
Intercontinental Championship Match
Referee: Jack Doan
Shelton Benjamin vs. Randy Orton (c)
With Randy Orton posing on the ropes, Shelton Benjamin's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring and this match is scheduled for later tonight, but let's see what's up now. Shelton snatched the microphone out of Randy's hand, asking him if he ever shuts up? There's not a person in this building that gives a damn about what he has to say. But since Randy Orton is out here right now and he has his gear on and Shelton has his gear on, let's forget that later tonight b.s. that he was talking about. Let's do this right now!
The start:
Referee Jack Doan came out to the ring and called for the bell and Shelton Benjamin rolled Randy Orton up to pin him for a two count and then Shelton Benjamin gave Randy Orton a drop kick to knock him to the outside of the ring and you could hear some fans chanting 'Randy, Randy!' Shelton Benjamin gave Randy Orton a baseball slide to knock him down to the arena floor.
Mid-match notes:
On the outside of the ring, Shelton Benjamin knocked Randy Orton over the security wall into the crowd and then he got in the ring for a second to break the referee's count. Shelton then grabbed randy Orton and brought him over to ringside and slammed him onto the ring apron. Shelton rolled Randy in the ring and covered him for a two count.
As the match was going on, Ric Flair made his way out to the ringside area and the crowd responded with resounding Woooos!
Randy Orton put Shelton Benjamin in a reverse headlock down on the mat to wear him down but Shelton fought to get to his feet, lifting Randy Orton up on his back and dropping him down to the mat with an electric chair drop.
Randy Orton lifted Shelton Benjamin onto his shoulder and then dropped down to the mat, giving Shelton Benjamin a neck breaker. Randy then covered Shelton but only got a two count.
Randy Orton went for the RKO but Shelton got out of it and Randy locked Shelton in a back slide position and went to give him a back slide but Shelton got out of it and knocked Randy Orton silly with the dragon whip kick and then he covered Randy to get a two count. Shelton Benjamin then hit Randy Orton with a stinger splash in the corner and then he gave him a t-bone suplex and then a pin for a two count as Ric Flair put Randy Orton's foot on the bottom rope. Shelton Benjamin got out of the ring and went after Ric Flair and gave him a right hand and then he rolled him into the ring and whipped him off the ropes and gave him a back body drop. Shelton then hit Flair with a stinger splash and then he hit Randy with another stinger splash. Shelton then gave Ric Flair a clothesline and then put him in the figure four to a chorus of boos from the crowd in attendance. As Shelton had Flair in the figure four, Shelton rolled Randy up in a pin to get a two count as Randy kicked out of it.
The finish:
Ric Flair went to the ring apron and Shelton bumped Randy into Flair to knock him down from the ring apron and then Shelton rolled Randy up for another two count. Shelton Benjamin went to the top rope and came off with a cross body but Randy rolled through and hooked the tights to pin Shelton Benjamin for the three count to retain the title.
Winner and still Intercontinental Champion, Randy Orton
Backstage:
Lita was shown in her locker room warming up for tonight and Matt showed up, asking if she's ready. Lita said that she is. Nervous, but ready. Matt said that tonight is going to be the night and Lita told Matt what she needs from him and that's a kiss. Someone knocked on the door and the event staff entered the room and Matt seemed upset, because this is a private female dressing room. Eric Bischoff showed up, saying that his security staff is here to remove Lita's boyfriend from the arena. Before he even starts, he knows Matt Hardy has no intention of interfering in the World Title Match, but just to make sure, they are going to escort him from the arena. Matt said that he is here to watch Lita's match and Eric said that he's a fair guy. He can remove Lita from the match, but that choice is up to Matt. Since the match is coming up next, Lita has 60 seconds to make up her mind. Eric said that he'll be outside and not to keep him waiting. Matt told Lita that he has to go and Lita didn't want him to leave. Matt said he has to. He knows what the Women's Title means to her and he knows she's going to win it and he doesn't want to stop that. She'll be fine. Matt Hardy left the room and security escorted him out of the arena.
Women's Championship Match
Fatal Four Way Match
Referee: Michael Chioda
Trish Stratus vs. Lita vs. Gail Kim vs. Victoria (c)
Trish Stratus made her way out to the ring, accompanied by Tyson Tomko and this is a Sudden Death Fatal Four Way Match with Victoria defending the Women's Championship against Trish, Lita and Gail Kim!
The start:
Victoria and Lita set their sights on Trish but Trish bailed out of the ring and then Lita and Victoria went to double team Gail Kim but Trish pulled Lita out of the ring and then Tyson Tomko went towards Lita to intimidate her as Victoria hit the standing moonsault and a pin for a two count on Gail Kim.
Mid-match notes:
Lita rolled Trish Stratus up in a pin for a two count as Tyson Tomko broke up the pin. Michael Chioda then got out of the ring and ejected Tomko from the ringside area. Lita then gave Trish the Twist of Fate and then a pin for a two count as Gail Kim broke it up.
Gail Kim put Victoria in a modified Crippler Crossface to drop Victoria down to the mat but she was unable to get her to tap out.
The finish:
Lita gave Gail Kim a DDT and then she went to pin her but Trish Stratus rolled Lita up for the three count to win the Women's Title!
Winner and new Women's Champion, Trish Stratus
Referee: Chris Kay
The Coach vs. Eugene
The music of The Coach hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring for a singles match against Eugene in a match that was made by Eric Bischoff this past Monday night on RAW. Eugene came out and William Regal came out with him and said something to him and then gave him a hug to send him off to the ring.
The start:
Eugene extended his hand to The Coach and The Coach bad mouthed Eugene and then he thought about it. Coach approached Eugene and grabbed his hand and squeezed it but Eugene squeezed Coach's hand even harder than Coach could to Eugene. Coach and Eugene then locked it up in the center of the ring and The Coach put Eugene in a side headlock and Eugene went to whip Coach to the ropes but Coach put on the brakes.
Mid-match notes:
Eugene whipped The Coach off the ropes and when The Coach came back, Eugene dropped down to the mat and put himself into a ball and Coach didn't know how to react to Eugene, so he rolled him around the ring. Coach then got close to Eugene and Eugene grabbed Coach and took him down with an arm drag and then pinned him to get a two count.
Eugene whipped The Coach off the ropes and when The Coach came back, Eugene dropped down to the mat and put himself into a ball and Coach didn't know how to react to Eugene, so he rolled him around the ring. Coach then got close to Eugene and Eugene grabbed Coach and took him down with an arm drag and then pinned him to get a two count.
Eugene got on all fours and bumped into The Coach with a couple of headbutts, shade of the Junkyard Dog and then he lifted his leg on The Coach. The Coach bailed out of the ring and a woman in a bikini came out to the ringside area with some cookies and The Coach grabbed a cookie and tasted it and offered some to Eugene. The woman lured Eugene out of the ring and Eugene went over and grabbed some cookies and then handed some to the fans. Eugene went to get some more but The Coach slammed Eugene's head into the cookie tray to knock it out of the woman's hand.
As Eugene dominated The Coach, Garrison Cade came out to the ringside area with a stuffed animal and he tore it apart and then Eugene pulled Cade to the ring apron and then Cade grabbed onto Eugene and Coach charged at him but Eugene moved out of the way and Coach bumped into Cade to send him down to the arena floor.
The finish:
Eugene grabbed The Coach and planted him with the Rock Bottom and then he gave him the people's elbow and the pin for the three count to get the win!
Winner - Eugene
The Aftermath:
Garrison Cade got in the ring and Eugene gave him the stone cold stunner and then William Regal came out to the ring and clapped for Eugene and then Eugene hugged him and then he stepped back as Eugene gave Coach the stunner as well. Eugene then waved to the crowd and then swung around on the ropes and the crowd went nuts in favor of Eugene. Eugene and William Regal then left the ring together.
World Heavyweight Championship Match
Referee: Chad Patton
Kane vs. Chris Benoit (c)
Kane's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring for his one on one, World Heavyweight Championship match against the defending Champion, Chris Benoit!
The start:
Chris Benoit started it off by nailing Kane with a number of knife edge chops and then Kane launched Chris Benoit into the corner and Benoit fired back out of the corner with some more knife edge chops and kicks into the corner.
Mid-match notes:
Chris Benoit charged at Kane but Kane side stepped him and tossed him over the top rope to the arena floor. Kane then got out of the ring and grabbed Chris Benoit and went to launch him into the ring post but Chris got down from Kane's back and slammed Kane into the post.
Chris Benoit went for the sharpshooter on Kane but Kane powered right out of it. Benoit then went off the ropes and gave Kane a drop kick to the legs to send him down to the mat. Benoit then went for the sharpshooter again but Kane grabbed Benoit by the throat and stood up and went for a choke slam but Benoit kicked Kane in the knee to break it up.
Chris Benoit once again went for the sharpshooter on Kane and he finally locked it in and the crowd went nuts for Chris Benoit as he sat back to apply the pressure on the big red machine. Kane crawled to get to the ropes and he grabbed the bottom rope to break the hold.
Chris Benoit hooked Kane in a waist lock and gave him a German suplex and held onto it and gave him two more. Chris Benoit then signaled for the flying headbutt and then he headed to the top rope and Kane sat right up and Benoit got back in the ring and kicked Kane in the gut and then he nailed him with a knife edge chop and gave him a few more German suplexes. Chris Benoit then went to the top rope and came off with the flying headbutt on Kane and connected with it.
The referee started the count on both men and both men got up at the count of six and Chris Benoit grabbed Kane by the arm and went for the Crossface but Kane flung Chris Benoit right off, like he was nothing. Kane then grabbed Chris Benoit by the throat and gave him a choke slam and a pin for a two count.
Kane couldn't believe that Benoit kicked out of it and he went for a tombstone but Benoit got out of it and then Kane kicked Benoit in the face with a big boot to send him down to the mat.
The finish:
Kane then went to the ring apron and headed to the top rope and came off with a flying clothesline but Chris Benoit caught him in the Crippler Crossface but Kane fought out of it and Benoit went for the other arm and went for the Crossface but Kane powered out of it. Chris Benoit then rolled Kane up in a pin to get a three count!
Winner and still World Heavyweight Champion, Chris Benoit
Backstage:
Todd Grisham caught up with Chris Benoit and congratulated him. Chris said they don't call him the big red machine for nothing. Obviously, he wasn't there for no reason. He is Kane; he is a machine but tonight was not his night. Tonight, he found out that Chris Benoit is for real. They took look at footage of the match and broke it down and Chris said to overcome someone like that, it takes someone like Chris Benoit, who is for real.
Hell in a Cell Match
Referee: Michael Chioda
Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H
Triple H's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring and this is the Hell in a Cell match, scheduled for one fall.
The start:
After the bell rang, you could hear some fans chanting "Triple H, Triple H" and some chanting "HBK, HBK!" Triple H and Shawn Michaels then locked it up in the center of the ring and both men backed each other into the ropes and Triple H backed Shawn into the corner and went for a right hand but Shawn ducked it and gave Triple H some right hands and then the two got into a slug fest.
Mid-match notes:
Triple H tossed Shawn Michaels to the outside of the ring and Shawn rolled right back into the ring and jumped on Triple H with a Lou Thesz press and then he gave Triple H some right hands on the mat. Triple H then tossed Shawn over the top rope to send him crashing to the arena floor and then the fans chanted for HBK.
Shawn Michaels slammed Triple H's head into the steel cage and that busted Triple H opened a bit to send blood trickling down his forehead.
Triple H went under the ring and grabbed a steel chair and brought it into the ring and it should be noted that in this match, the use of a steel chair is as legal as anything. Triple H set the chair up in the ring and went to give Michaels a back breaker onto it but Michaels got out of it and gave Triple H some right hands. Triple H grabbed the chair and went to hit Michaels with it but Michaels kicked Triple H to knock the chair out of his hand.
On the outside of the ring, Triple H grabbed Shawn Michaels in a bear hug position and rammed him into the steel ring post and then into the corner of the steel cage and then back and forth a few more times.
Triple H set the steel chair up in the ring again and he grabbed Shawn Michaels and gave him a back breaker right onto the steel chair and then he pinned Shawn Michaels for a two count. Triple H pinned Shawn Michaels two more times but only got two counts.
Triple H went for the Pedigree but Shawn Michaels backed out of it and hit Triple H with a low blow to send him hobbling back to the corner.
On the outside of the ring, Shawn Michaels whipped Triple H to send him crashing into the steel steps, shoulder first. Shawn then rolled the steel steps out of the way as Jim Ross referred to the steel steps as the cousin of the hell in a cell. What did he drink?
Shawn Michaels set Triple H on the steel steps and went for a pile driver but Triple H countered it with a back body drop to send him down to the arena floor. Triple H then rolled Shawn Michaels into the ring and then Triple H went under the ring and grabbed a chair and brought it into the ring and hit Michaels with it.
Triple H grabbed the steel steps and tossed them into the ring and then he lifted them over his head and went to hit Michaels with it but Michaels kicked Triple H in the gut to force him to drop the steps.
Shawn Michaels went for the super kick but Triple H ducked it and then Triple H grabbed the steps and nailed Shawn Michaels in the head with it to send him down to the mat and leave him a bloody mess.
Triple H hit Shawn with the steel steps once again and Shawn's face was covered in blood and Triple H covered Shawn but only got a two count. Triple H pinned Shawn again but got another two count. Triple H then gave Shawn Michaels a number of hard right hands to the bloody forehead.
Triple H went for the Pedigree but Shawn countered it and twisted Triple H's arm and then pulled him down to the mat with a DDT. Shawn then grabbed the steel chair and nailed Triple H with it as hard as he can and blood started gushing down Triple H's forehead. Triple H got back up and Shawn laid into Triple H with another hard chair shot and then he rolled over and covered Triple H but only got a two count.
Shawn went under the ring and pulled a ladder out and he had a huge smile on his face as he brought the ladder into the ring and lifted it up on his shoulders and then rammed it right into the forehead of Triple H. Shawn then gave Triple H a number of ladder shots to the abdomen and then he set the ladder up in the corner. Triple H begged off but Michaels grabbed Triple H and slammed him into the ladder in the corner. Michaels grabbed Triple H and whipped him right into the ladder once again in the corner. Michaels whipped Triple H into the corner one last time into the ladder to send him bouncing over the top rope to the arena floor.
Triple H went under the ring for some more weapons and he pulled out a table and brought it into the ring and set it up in the middle of the ring and then he went over to Michaels and Michaels laid into Triple H with some right hands and knife edge chops.
Shawn Michaels set Triple H on the stable and then he climbed onto the ladder in the corner and jumped on the table through Triple H with a flying elbow drop, prompting the fans to chant "holy ****, holy ****!" as Jim Ross said that the crowd is chanting for HBK. Really? Deaf are we, JR?
Shawn Michaels went for the sweet chin music but Triple H ducked down and gave Shawn Michaels a low blow. Triple H then grabbed Shawn Michaels and gave him the Pedigree and Triple H was unable to cover Michaels right away but he rolled over and covered Michaels to get a two count.
Triple H and Michaels used each other to get to their feet and Triple H shoved Michaels back and Michaels somehow nailed Triple H with the super kick and then he fell down to the mat. Michaels got his arm across Triple H but was unable to get a three count.
The finish:
Triple H planted Shawn Michaels with the Pedigree once more but he collapsed and fell to his back and Michaels landed on his stomach. Triple H somehow mustered enough energy to plant Michaels with another Pedigree and this time, Michaels landed on his back and Triple H slowly rolled over to cover Shawn Michaels for the three count to get the win!
Winner - Triple H
The Aftermath:
It was noted by Jim Ross that the time in that match was: 47 minutes and 26 seconds.