Peoples King
07-05-2004, 10:34 AM
Live from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
The Raw music video rolls and we cut to the arena where countless pyro's are set off to a trememdous pop. The lights come up and the crowd is awash with countless pro Jericho signs. JR and the King welcome us to Raw, making its long awaited return to the home of Y2J. JR says that tonights show promises to be a good one but he isnt sure whether the WorldHeavyweight Champion, Chris Beniot, was able to make it to Winnipeg.
Footage is then shown of Chris Jericho recieving the key of the city from the Mayor of Winnipeg earlier today. JR says Chris Jericho will be out later to address the crowd but first up..............
1st Match
Intercontinental Title
Kane vs Randy Orton(Champion)
The IC challenge continues this week with Orton having to make his biggest title defence yet. They tie up but quickly Kane shows his early intentions, shoving Orton away and beating down on him. The Big Red Monster keeps Orton on the back foot with rights and lefts before taking him over the top with a clothesline. Orton comes back, ramming Kane into the ring post and showing that he too can brawl. The two men brawl back into the ring where Kane retakes full control with a vicous Big Boot. Sidewalk Slam and big Suplex gets Kane two nearfalls. Kane tries for the Hangman but Orton reverses it into a backslide for a nearfall. Orton scores with a beautiful dropkick. DDT gets a near fall for Orton and he goes up top. Crossbody, but Kane catches Randy and scores a Powerslam for a very close nearfall. Orton walks into the goozle and Kane connects with a Chokeslam. The Big Red Monster rolls out of the ring and grabs the IC title belt. He throws the belt down in the ring and gets Randy up to his feet....... Tombstone onto the title belt! The referee calls for the bell.
Winner: And still Intercontinental Champion, Randy Orton via DQ
Kane stands over Orton with a sick smile on his face...... Beniot's music hits! The World champion comes down to the ring to a huge pop. Kane turns to meet Beniot as he slides into the ring. Big boot misses and Beniot nails Kane with the championship belt. The Big Red Monster rolls outside quickly, not wanting anything more to do with Beniot. The Rabid Wolverine stares Kane down as the Big Red Monster retreats up the ramp.
(Commercial)
Chris Jericho is shown arriving to a deafening pop from the crowd. Todd Grisham meets Jericho and asks Y2J how it feels to return home. Jericho tells "Tom" that he has the key to the city of Winnipeg but he isnt going to give just some lousy backstage interview. No tonight Y2J is going out to the ring to address the people of Winnipeg.
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The guitar screeches and the crowd go wild. Here comes the Hitman, Bret Hart! The Excellence of Execution goes to the ring dressed sharply. He steps betweem the ropes and takes the stick from the Fink. First off Bret wants to let the crowd know that it is great to be back in Winnipeg with Raw. Hart wants to address the situation with Triple H. Last week Bret says he did a pretty dishonourable thing when he cost the Game his match in last Monday nights main event. Normally Bret tells us he wouldnt do something like that but there is a little saying that goes like this.... Paybacks a bitch. However Bret says that he doesnt want to take up anymore time dealing with Triple H. So he is requesting that Hunter come out to this ring and face him man to man. 'Im Back' hits and Eric Bischoff comes out onstage with security and some heavy heat. Bisch asks Bret Hart if he recieved brain damage after his stroke. Bischoff wants us to know that Bret Hart is not under contract with Raw or with the WWE, so he has no business being in this ring. Hart says he is here as a guest of Chris Beniot. Bisch laughs and says that doesnt give Bret the right to come out and take up time on his show. Bisch refuses to let an uncontracted has been go after Triple H, so he wants Bret Hart out of the building. Bret tells Bisch that he can forget about security escorting him out here because the Hitman is leaving on his own terms. Bret gets out of the ring and makes his way up the ramp, past Bisch and security. Bret goes behind the curtain, security following behind. Triple H comes out of nowhere with a sledgehammer shot to the face of Bret Hart! The Game stands over Hart with a smile. He tells security to dump Bret out the side door.
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Billy Kiddman and Shane Helms head down the corridor toward the ring. Torrie Wilson bumps into the two. Torrie knows that their tag match is next and she just wants to wish Kiddman good luck. After Torrie leaves Helms says that she was giving him the eye. Kiddman laughs and the two head to the ring.
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2nd Match
Tag Match
Shane Helms & Billy Kiddman vs La Resistance
For this match La Resistance are announced as being from Paris. Helms and Conway tie up in the ring and Rob takes Shane over with a deep arm drag into an armbar. The two trade some holds before tagging in their partners. Kiddman with the advantage after a drop toe hold followed by a leg drop. He keeps in control with some right hands but Grenier tags Conway in. Dropkick sends Conway out of the ring quickly. Grenier helps his partner up on the outside but Billy goes up top and hits a Shooting Star Press to the outside onto both men! Helms in and he takes it to Conway hitting a Suplex and rolling Firemans Carry. Grenier comes in and lands a cheap shot allowing Rob to gain control with a Spinebuster. La Resistance now have the advantage they needed and they go to work on the back of Shane Helms. The two tag in and out hitting Backbreakers and a few painfull submission holds. Conway locks in an inverted Camel Clutch before bringing Grenier back in. Powerbomb reversed into a Sunet Flip for a nearfall. Grenier up and he runs into the Powerslam, both men down. Tag to Conway but the hot tag is made to Billy Kiddman who comes in with a Springboard Crossbody. Kiddman hits everything that moves. Fireman Carry into a Neckbreaker across the knee to Conway gets a nearfall. Grenie runs right into the Sky High. Kiddman up top for the Shooting Star but Conway kicks the ref into the ropes. Helms runs in and takes it to Conway as Grenier puts the boots to Kiddman. Conway puts Helms over the top and La Resistance bring Kiddman to his feet and connect with the Au Revoir. 1 2..... Helms pulls Conway off. Grenier gets back body dropped over the top and Kiddman hits a Plancha out onto him. Conway runs into a gutwrench Spinebuster and Kiddman goes up top. Shooting Star Press connects and he gets the pinfall!
Winners: Billy Kiddman & Shane Helms via pinfall
Steven Richards and Val Venis come jogging to the ring. Kiddman gets up but is met with a double clothesline. Helms slides into help his parnter but only recieves a double Spinebuster for his troubles. The Coach comes out on stage with the tag belts on his shoulder but the Black Panthers are nowhere to be seen. He says that the three teams in the ring can run around beating on one another because the Black Panthers are in a whole other league. Coach garuntees that at Vengeance the Black Panthers will leave with their championship belts. Venis and Richards stare Coach down.
(Commercial)
5, 4, 3, 2, 1........ pyro erupts and the crowd response is unbelievable! Chris Jericho comes out to biggest pop of the night and one of the biggest there could ever be. He takes a few seconds to look at the crowd before heading for the ring. Y2J steps into the ring for the Highlight Reel. Winnipeg is Jericho! The King of Bling Bling thanks the crowd for such a warm recpetion. He says that it is an honour to not only return to Winnipeg but to be given the key to the city. Jericho says that he has been all over America and the World but wherever he goes Winnipeg is always his home. Jericho says however that he isnt just out here to talk about his love for Winnipeg. He is also outhere to talk about Sundays Pay Per View and the Elimination Chamber. Y2J believes that he has what it takes to become the new WorldHeavyweight champion and he is going to.......... 'Evolution' hits and out walks Edge to some major heat for interupting Chris Jericho. Edge steps into the ring and takes a mic. Edge doesnt want to hear what Chris Jericho has to say about Winnipeg or the WorldHeavyweight title match. Instead Edge wants to know why he wasnt given the key to the city and honoured by the Mayor, afterall he is Mr Canada. Jericho knows why, Edge is a Jackass. Edge says he isnt going to let Y2J get to him. He says that Winnipeg made a mistake not honouring Edge and he has now come to realise what a **** hole this place is. So as Mr Canada, Edge is announcing that Winnipeg is no longer part of Canada. Jericho wants to know if Edge is finished because he can see people in the crowd sleeping. No Edge isnt finished. He says that Jericho hasnt got a chance in hell of winning the title at Vengeance. Because at Vengeance Evolution will win back the belt, Edge is going to be the next WorldHeavyweight champion. 'Time to Play the Game', Triple H comes out and he looks none too happy. Jericho tells them to cut Triple H's music. Before Trips says anything Y2J wants to let him know that he can have an autograph after the show. He says that he knows Triple H wants to be on the Highlight Reel but he has to stop interupting it. Trips says he isnt in a mood for Jericho's ****. He wants to know what Edge means. Triple H reminds Edge just who the piper is in Evolution and that Edge better dance behind that piper, he better follow the leader. Edge says that he doesnt have to do anything like that. He says he joined Evolution so that he could be number one and he will pin Triple H if he needs to. Jericho wants them both to calm down. He says it is pretty obvious that the two of them are getting ahead of themselves. So Y2J wants to put their minds to rest. He says Edge doesnt have to beat Triple H and Triple H doesnt have to beat Edge. Y2J says he is going to nice enough to eliminate both of them from the Chamber. Trips smacks Jericho with the mic and Edge follows it up with a Spear. The Game brings Y2J back up as the crowd shower the ring with boo's....... Pedigree connects. Chris Beniots music hits and he runs down to the ring. Edge and Triple H make a quick exit as Beniot slides in. They bicker as they head up the ramp, Beniot checks on Jericho.
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HBK arrives to a mixed reaction. He is headed for the dressing rooms when he runs into Lance Storm. The two men stare one another down. Storm speaks first letting HBK know that at Vengeance he is going to end his career. Michaels smiles at Lance and says the only person that is going to end his career is the almighty. Storm responds letting HBK know that when he is through with him, Michaels will have no faith. On Raw, Eric Bischoff is the almighty. Storm suggests that HBK remember that. The Canadian Technician steps past HBK and heads down the corridor.
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Rhyno's music hits and the pop is pretty damn loud. The Man Beast heads for the ring. Rhyno takes a mic and waits for the pop to die down. He says that at Vengeance he is stepping into the ring with Matt Hardy. He knows that Matt Hardy is a skilled compeditor but Rhyno says Matt has pissed him off, woke the Beast and now has to pay the price. Rhyno will show no mercy this Sunday. Sean O'Haires music hits and the Propthet of the WWE comes out on stage. O'Haire says that Rhyno is a fool if he thinks that he has beaten O'Haire. Sean says that he is choosing victems and that Rhyno is on the list. The Man Beast tells O'Haire that he hasnt forgotten about him but that he has proven that he is better then Sean. If O'Haire wants him, then he can face him right here, right now. Matt Hardy comes from under the ring with a steel chair. He slides in behind Rhyno. The Man Beast senses something and turns into a vicous chairshot to the skull. O'Haire smiles on stage and heads back through the curtain as Matt throws the chair down and gets Rhyno to his feet. Twist of Fate onto the steel chair! Matt grabs the mic and tells Rhyno that at Vengeance Mattitude is going to kill the beast! He says that tonight he is leaving on his own two feet, while Rhyno leaves on a stretcher just like he will at Vengeance. Matt throws the mic down and rolls out of the ring. He backs up the ramp smiling but that smile soon fades as Rhyno begins to get up, blood dripping from a wound on his forehead. Rhyno is to his feet and points to Matt who's face is now that of a scared man. Rhyno nods his head and smiles.
(Commercial)
3rd Match
Six Man Tag
Test, Scott Steiner & A-Train vs Black Panthers & Coach
We return to see the match already started. The double feature shows us that a brawl started the match but now the Panthers have targetted and are working over Test. Mark Henry is in and is jst rough housing the big Canadian, with shot to the kidneys. Henry takes Test into a corner and keeps him there with some shoulder thrusts. Rodney Mack in and he continues the work over, targeting the kidneys/back. Inverted Bow and Arrow Lock by Rodney Mack has Test close to tapping but he doesnt. He gets him up and slaps on the abdominal stretch, Henry grabs one of Macks hands from the outside and pulls at it increasing the presure on Test. Mack lets go and hits a Backbreaker for a nearfall. Henry in and he applies a Bearhug to Test. Mack back in and he beats down on Test..... Tigerbomb connects. He tags in the Coach who wants to make the cover. 1 2.... Test kicks out! Coach is shocked and attempts to tag out but Test grabs Coach by the leg and drags him to his corner. Scott Steiner is tagged in! Clothesline to Coach, Mack and Henry. Steiner starts to beat on Mack while A-Train comes in and plounds on Henry in the corner. T-Bone Suplex to Mack and Steiner turns his atttention to the Coach. Body Press out of the ring from Steiner! Test rolls Coach back in and slides in as Mack gets up. Big Boot to Rodney Mack. Henry has turned the tables on A-Train. He turns into the Big Boot of Test, sending him outside. Test goes out to deal with the Black Panthers leaving Steiner with Coach. Steiner begins to lock on the Recliner...... A-Train boots him to the gut and hits the Derailer on Steiner! Test see's this and comes in but only recieves a Bicycle kick. A-Train throws Coach on top of Steiner for the 1 2 3.
Winners: Coach & Black Panthers via pinfall
Mack and Henry get back into the ring and A-Train holds their arms aloft. He spits on Test and then on Steiner. A-Train helps Coach up and they leave with the tag champions.
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Matt Hardy and Stacy are shown hurrying through the car park. Matt throws their bags into the boot of his car as we hear Rhyno shouting Hardys name. Matt and Stacy get into the car as Rhyno comes into view with a steel pipe. He smashes the back window of the car but Matt speeds away before Rhyno can do anymore damage. The Man Beasts face is still a crimson mask and he watches the car speed away.
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Shelton Benjamins music hits and he comes out to a solid pop. Shelton rolls into the ring and takes the mic. Benjamin says he doesnt want to talk, he wants Batista out here right now. After a few seconds Batista's music hits and he comes out to the ring. The Deacon has a mic of his own. Benjamin says that he and Batista have some business that needs taking care of. Shelton says Batista has cost him alot as of late. He cost him a second shot at Orton and last week he stopped Shelton from extracting revenge. Benjamin says he wants Batista at Vengeance. The Deacon says the feeling is mutual. He has more of a point to prove then Benjamin, after all the whole world thinks he is Evolutions lackey. Batista says he wants the world to see his power and that he wants to demonstrate it by beating Benjamins ass on his own. Batista garuntee's that Evolution will not get involved in the match. Benjamin says he has one condition. He wants Batista but he also wants Orton. He says he will fight Batista if and only if he gets Orton at SummerSlam if he wins. Benjamin says it doesnt matter if Randy loses the title to Tajiri, Shelton just wants to beat him to a bloody pulp. 'Evolution is a mystery' Randy Orton comes out with his Intercontinental title in hand. He gets into the ring and shows the title to Benjamin. Randy takes the mic from Batista and says that he and Deacon have to talk. Batista and Orton talk quietly as Benjamin waits. Batista takes the mic, Benjamin gets his match. Orton tosses the IC belt at Benjamin and Shelton grabs it....... Orton dropkicks the belt into his face! Randy retrieves the belt and leaves the ring with Batista. Tajiri comes through the curtain with a kendo stick. Batista goes to meet him but gets a shot to the ribs. Tajiri then cracks the kendo stick across the head of Randy Orton. A second shot, this time to the head of Batista. Tajiri holds the kendo stick up to a good pop.
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Christian is in his dressing room with Trish when Johnny Nitro walks in. Nitro asks if Christian is ready for Beniot. Christian says that tonight is the night where he truely shows the world what he is made of. Christian says that Beniot maybe the WorldHeavyweight champion but tonight he is going to show all why he is going to leave Vengeance and the Elimination Chamber with the title. Nitro nods his head and leaves.
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We see footage from Chazz's WWE Smackdown! last week. Dont forgte to check out Chazz's Smackdown! this Thursday.
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4th Match
Singles Match
Chris Jericho vs Kane
Kane's second match of the night but many believe Jericho is in worst shape for this match up. The two tie up but Kane uses his power to take Jericho into the corner. Kane tries to whail on Jericho but Y2J ducks out and starts to deliver kicks to the right leg of Kane. The Big Red Monster attempts to get Jericho again but Y2J ducks it and brings down the 7 footer with a dropkick to the right leg. Jericho attempts a Figure Four but Kane shoves him off into the ring post. Kanr to his feet and Jericho runs straight into a huge Spinebuster. Kane limps a bit as he brings Jericho up and starts the power offence. He takes Jericho to each corner, working him over him all the while. Shortarm clothesline by Kane forces Y2J to roll outside. Kane follows Jericho and goes to work on the King of the World on the outside. Irish whip into the steps but Jericho hops up on them...... Moonsault off the step, onto Kane! Jericho smashes Kanes face into the steel ringpost, the steps and the announcers table before taking him back into the ring. Y2J up top and he hits a reverse diving elbow off the top, knocking Kane down for a nearfall. Jericho attempts the Lionsault but Kane rolls out of the way, Jericho lands on is feet but runs into a big boot. Standing Powerslam by Kane gets a nearfall and then he brings Jericho up and locks in the Hangman Chokehold. Jericho begins to fade but comes back with elbows to the kidneys breaking the hold. He runs straight into a Detah Valley Driver for a very nearfall. Tombstone coming but Jericho slips off the back and takes Kane down with a chop block to the right leg. Y2J wastes no time, connecting with the Lionsault but its not enough. Jericho up top and he comes off with a Crossbody but Kane catches him in a goozle. Chokeslam coming but Jericho knees him to the gut and steps back. Enziguri connects and Jericho hooks the leg for the win!
Winner: Chris Jericho via pinfall
Edge comes out to the ring while Jericho is still recovering. Spear coming... but Jericho side steps it. Enziguri to Edge! Jericho stands triumphant.
(Commercial)
Bisch is in his office with his head in his hands when Johnny Nitro comes in. Nitro asks his boss whats up. Bisch asked if Nitro saw last weeks Smackdown!? Nitro admits that he did. Bisch then asks if Nitro saw what Long said about the Buried Alive Match. Nitro says he did. Bischoff says that is whats wrong. He asks if Nitro realises what it would mean if the Buried Alive match went ahead live on Smackdown!. Nitro says it would more then likely get good ratings. Bischoff says he is right. Bisch cant let Teddy Long out do him. If Teddy Long has a Buried Alive match then Eric Bischoff needs something bigger.
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Chris Beniot is in te intrerviewing area with Todd Grisham. The Grish asks the Wolverine if he is ready for tonights match up. Beniot wants Grish and the people to know that he is always ready. Last week Beniot admits he took a bad beating at the hands of Kane but he isnt going to let the Big Red Monster stop him from performing in Winnipeg. Beniot heard what Christian said to Nitro and Beniot wants Christian to know that he will not be stopped tonight or at Vengeance. He is the WorldHeavyweight champion and he will leave tonight the winner just as he will leave the Elimination Chamber with the title still around his waist. Grish asks Beniot how he feels about the Chamber this coming Sunday. Beniot says this is his first Elimination Chamber and he know it is going to be tough. Beniot says five of Raw's best will be in that Chamber and they will all want the World title. However Beniot says that he has climbed too many mountains to lose the title inside the Elimination Chamber. He says the only way someone is going to beat him in that Chamber is if they kill him. The chances for injuries are high but Beniot says that is a risk he has to take. There are no friends inside the Elimination Chamber. Grish wishes Beniot good luck and the World champion heads for the entrance area.
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Main Event
Non-Title
Christian vs Chris Beniot (WorldHeavyweight Champion)
Beniot and Christian lock up to get us started. They trade some holds but for everything Christian has Beniot is able to come out of it. The Rabid Wolverine has control of the early catches catch can but Christian thumbs Beniot to the eye and brings fists into play. Christian batters Beniot but the Wolverine fights him off with some knife edge chops before connecting with a perfect Snap Suplex. Beniot brings Christian up quickly and connects with a high n' tight Back Suplex for a two count. Sharpshooter but Christian doesnt allow Beniot to lock it in as he gets to the ropes. They tie up again but Christian hits a knee to the gut followed by a Snapmare into a dropkick. He brings Beniot up and starts to work over him with with right hands. Christian showing some great intensity as he pounds on Beniot. Suplex coming but the Rabid Wolverine floats over and attempts a German Suplex, blocked and Christian turns into Beniot. Northern Lights Suplex but Christian clubs his way out and connects with a Trapping Suplex. Snap Suplex from Christian gains him a near fall. Christian throws Beniot to the outside and follows after him. Christian in firm control on the floor as he uses rough house tactics. Back into the ring and Christian has control, all the while using his fists to keep Beniot out. Irish whip but Beniot reverses it, trapping Christian. Northern Lights Suplex but Beniot floats over brings Christian up and connects with a second. He floats over and brings Christian up for a third. Rolling Northern Lights Suplex gets a close close fall. Beniot brings Christian up and attempts a German Suplex but Christain manages to reverse it into a roll up for 2. Beniot up and he runs into Christian...... Spinebuster connects. Christian goes up top but Beniot catches him and joins him up there. Superplex off the top rope connects! Beniot makes the cover but gets just the two.
(Commercial)
Back from the break and Beniot is in the process of hitting some Rolling Germans. Number three on the way but Christian blocks it and gets free. Brainbuster DDT to Chris Beniot! Christian gets a very near fall. He brings Beniot to his feet for the Unprettier but Beniot fights out of it. Mutliple German Suplexes connects from the champion. he signals for the headbutt but Kane comes down. Kane gets on the apron and Beniot knocks him off with a forearm. Beniot up top but Christian had enough time to recover. He springs to his feet and takes Beniot off with a Snapmare from the top rope! He goes to bring Beniot up...... Crossface from Beniot! He pulls Christian down and now Christian looks set to tap. Kane is back up on the apron and the referee attempts to get him down. Beniot lets go of Christian and goes for Kane. He knocks Kane off with five or six right hands. Beniot turns but recieves a low blow from Christian behind the referee's back. Unprettier connects to the Wolverine! Christian makes the cover for 1 2 3!
Winner: Christian via pinfall
Christians music hits and the crowd are in shock. Kane heads up the ramp smiling leaving Christian in the ring with the KOed Chris Beniot. Christian is on his knees and he holds up his arms. Trish comes down to the ring and grabs the World title. She gets in and hands it to her man. Christian looks at the WorldHeavyweight title and then points down at Beniot before raising it above his head. Raw goes off the air.
[END SHOW]
Check out the Vengeance Card thread which is on this forum. That is the final card and predictions would be welcomed. As always Im open to suggestions as well as some hits and misses from this show. Vengeance will be up on Sunday. Dont forget to look at Chazz's Smackdown! which is up on Thursday.
The Raw music video rolls and we cut to the arena where countless pyro's are set off to a trememdous pop. The lights come up and the crowd is awash with countless pro Jericho signs. JR and the King welcome us to Raw, making its long awaited return to the home of Y2J. JR says that tonights show promises to be a good one but he isnt sure whether the WorldHeavyweight Champion, Chris Beniot, was able to make it to Winnipeg.
Footage is then shown of Chris Jericho recieving the key of the city from the Mayor of Winnipeg earlier today. JR says Chris Jericho will be out later to address the crowd but first up..............
1st Match
Intercontinental Title
Kane vs Randy Orton(Champion)
The IC challenge continues this week with Orton having to make his biggest title defence yet. They tie up but quickly Kane shows his early intentions, shoving Orton away and beating down on him. The Big Red Monster keeps Orton on the back foot with rights and lefts before taking him over the top with a clothesline. Orton comes back, ramming Kane into the ring post and showing that he too can brawl. The two men brawl back into the ring where Kane retakes full control with a vicous Big Boot. Sidewalk Slam and big Suplex gets Kane two nearfalls. Kane tries for the Hangman but Orton reverses it into a backslide for a nearfall. Orton scores with a beautiful dropkick. DDT gets a near fall for Orton and he goes up top. Crossbody, but Kane catches Randy and scores a Powerslam for a very close nearfall. Orton walks into the goozle and Kane connects with a Chokeslam. The Big Red Monster rolls out of the ring and grabs the IC title belt. He throws the belt down in the ring and gets Randy up to his feet....... Tombstone onto the title belt! The referee calls for the bell.
Winner: And still Intercontinental Champion, Randy Orton via DQ
Kane stands over Orton with a sick smile on his face...... Beniot's music hits! The World champion comes down to the ring to a huge pop. Kane turns to meet Beniot as he slides into the ring. Big boot misses and Beniot nails Kane with the championship belt. The Big Red Monster rolls outside quickly, not wanting anything more to do with Beniot. The Rabid Wolverine stares Kane down as the Big Red Monster retreats up the ramp.
(Commercial)
Chris Jericho is shown arriving to a deafening pop from the crowd. Todd Grisham meets Jericho and asks Y2J how it feels to return home. Jericho tells "Tom" that he has the key to the city of Winnipeg but he isnt going to give just some lousy backstage interview. No tonight Y2J is going out to the ring to address the people of Winnipeg.
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The guitar screeches and the crowd go wild. Here comes the Hitman, Bret Hart! The Excellence of Execution goes to the ring dressed sharply. He steps betweem the ropes and takes the stick from the Fink. First off Bret wants to let the crowd know that it is great to be back in Winnipeg with Raw. Hart wants to address the situation with Triple H. Last week Bret says he did a pretty dishonourable thing when he cost the Game his match in last Monday nights main event. Normally Bret tells us he wouldnt do something like that but there is a little saying that goes like this.... Paybacks a bitch. However Bret says that he doesnt want to take up anymore time dealing with Triple H. So he is requesting that Hunter come out to this ring and face him man to man. 'Im Back' hits and Eric Bischoff comes out onstage with security and some heavy heat. Bisch asks Bret Hart if he recieved brain damage after his stroke. Bischoff wants us to know that Bret Hart is not under contract with Raw or with the WWE, so he has no business being in this ring. Hart says he is here as a guest of Chris Beniot. Bisch laughs and says that doesnt give Bret the right to come out and take up time on his show. Bisch refuses to let an uncontracted has been go after Triple H, so he wants Bret Hart out of the building. Bret tells Bisch that he can forget about security escorting him out here because the Hitman is leaving on his own terms. Bret gets out of the ring and makes his way up the ramp, past Bisch and security. Bret goes behind the curtain, security following behind. Triple H comes out of nowhere with a sledgehammer shot to the face of Bret Hart! The Game stands over Hart with a smile. He tells security to dump Bret out the side door.
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Billy Kiddman and Shane Helms head down the corridor toward the ring. Torrie Wilson bumps into the two. Torrie knows that their tag match is next and she just wants to wish Kiddman good luck. After Torrie leaves Helms says that she was giving him the eye. Kiddman laughs and the two head to the ring.
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2nd Match
Tag Match
Shane Helms & Billy Kiddman vs La Resistance
For this match La Resistance are announced as being from Paris. Helms and Conway tie up in the ring and Rob takes Shane over with a deep arm drag into an armbar. The two trade some holds before tagging in their partners. Kiddman with the advantage after a drop toe hold followed by a leg drop. He keeps in control with some right hands but Grenier tags Conway in. Dropkick sends Conway out of the ring quickly. Grenier helps his partner up on the outside but Billy goes up top and hits a Shooting Star Press to the outside onto both men! Helms in and he takes it to Conway hitting a Suplex and rolling Firemans Carry. Grenier comes in and lands a cheap shot allowing Rob to gain control with a Spinebuster. La Resistance now have the advantage they needed and they go to work on the back of Shane Helms. The two tag in and out hitting Backbreakers and a few painfull submission holds. Conway locks in an inverted Camel Clutch before bringing Grenier back in. Powerbomb reversed into a Sunet Flip for a nearfall. Grenier up and he runs into the Powerslam, both men down. Tag to Conway but the hot tag is made to Billy Kiddman who comes in with a Springboard Crossbody. Kiddman hits everything that moves. Fireman Carry into a Neckbreaker across the knee to Conway gets a nearfall. Grenie runs right into the Sky High. Kiddman up top for the Shooting Star but Conway kicks the ref into the ropes. Helms runs in and takes it to Conway as Grenier puts the boots to Kiddman. Conway puts Helms over the top and La Resistance bring Kiddman to his feet and connect with the Au Revoir. 1 2..... Helms pulls Conway off. Grenier gets back body dropped over the top and Kiddman hits a Plancha out onto him. Conway runs into a gutwrench Spinebuster and Kiddman goes up top. Shooting Star Press connects and he gets the pinfall!
Winners: Billy Kiddman & Shane Helms via pinfall
Steven Richards and Val Venis come jogging to the ring. Kiddman gets up but is met with a double clothesline. Helms slides into help his parnter but only recieves a double Spinebuster for his troubles. The Coach comes out on stage with the tag belts on his shoulder but the Black Panthers are nowhere to be seen. He says that the three teams in the ring can run around beating on one another because the Black Panthers are in a whole other league. Coach garuntees that at Vengeance the Black Panthers will leave with their championship belts. Venis and Richards stare Coach down.
(Commercial)
5, 4, 3, 2, 1........ pyro erupts and the crowd response is unbelievable! Chris Jericho comes out to biggest pop of the night and one of the biggest there could ever be. He takes a few seconds to look at the crowd before heading for the ring. Y2J steps into the ring for the Highlight Reel. Winnipeg is Jericho! The King of Bling Bling thanks the crowd for such a warm recpetion. He says that it is an honour to not only return to Winnipeg but to be given the key to the city. Jericho says that he has been all over America and the World but wherever he goes Winnipeg is always his home. Jericho says however that he isnt just out here to talk about his love for Winnipeg. He is also outhere to talk about Sundays Pay Per View and the Elimination Chamber. Y2J believes that he has what it takes to become the new WorldHeavyweight champion and he is going to.......... 'Evolution' hits and out walks Edge to some major heat for interupting Chris Jericho. Edge steps into the ring and takes a mic. Edge doesnt want to hear what Chris Jericho has to say about Winnipeg or the WorldHeavyweight title match. Instead Edge wants to know why he wasnt given the key to the city and honoured by the Mayor, afterall he is Mr Canada. Jericho knows why, Edge is a Jackass. Edge says he isnt going to let Y2J get to him. He says that Winnipeg made a mistake not honouring Edge and he has now come to realise what a **** hole this place is. So as Mr Canada, Edge is announcing that Winnipeg is no longer part of Canada. Jericho wants to know if Edge is finished because he can see people in the crowd sleeping. No Edge isnt finished. He says that Jericho hasnt got a chance in hell of winning the title at Vengeance. Because at Vengeance Evolution will win back the belt, Edge is going to be the next WorldHeavyweight champion. 'Time to Play the Game', Triple H comes out and he looks none too happy. Jericho tells them to cut Triple H's music. Before Trips says anything Y2J wants to let him know that he can have an autograph after the show. He says that he knows Triple H wants to be on the Highlight Reel but he has to stop interupting it. Trips says he isnt in a mood for Jericho's ****. He wants to know what Edge means. Triple H reminds Edge just who the piper is in Evolution and that Edge better dance behind that piper, he better follow the leader. Edge says that he doesnt have to do anything like that. He says he joined Evolution so that he could be number one and he will pin Triple H if he needs to. Jericho wants them both to calm down. He says it is pretty obvious that the two of them are getting ahead of themselves. So Y2J wants to put their minds to rest. He says Edge doesnt have to beat Triple H and Triple H doesnt have to beat Edge. Y2J says he is going to nice enough to eliminate both of them from the Chamber. Trips smacks Jericho with the mic and Edge follows it up with a Spear. The Game brings Y2J back up as the crowd shower the ring with boo's....... Pedigree connects. Chris Beniots music hits and he runs down to the ring. Edge and Triple H make a quick exit as Beniot slides in. They bicker as they head up the ramp, Beniot checks on Jericho.
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HBK arrives to a mixed reaction. He is headed for the dressing rooms when he runs into Lance Storm. The two men stare one another down. Storm speaks first letting HBK know that at Vengeance he is going to end his career. Michaels smiles at Lance and says the only person that is going to end his career is the almighty. Storm responds letting HBK know that when he is through with him, Michaels will have no faith. On Raw, Eric Bischoff is the almighty. Storm suggests that HBK remember that. The Canadian Technician steps past HBK and heads down the corridor.
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Rhyno's music hits and the pop is pretty damn loud. The Man Beast heads for the ring. Rhyno takes a mic and waits for the pop to die down. He says that at Vengeance he is stepping into the ring with Matt Hardy. He knows that Matt Hardy is a skilled compeditor but Rhyno says Matt has pissed him off, woke the Beast and now has to pay the price. Rhyno will show no mercy this Sunday. Sean O'Haires music hits and the Propthet of the WWE comes out on stage. O'Haire says that Rhyno is a fool if he thinks that he has beaten O'Haire. Sean says that he is choosing victems and that Rhyno is on the list. The Man Beast tells O'Haire that he hasnt forgotten about him but that he has proven that he is better then Sean. If O'Haire wants him, then he can face him right here, right now. Matt Hardy comes from under the ring with a steel chair. He slides in behind Rhyno. The Man Beast senses something and turns into a vicous chairshot to the skull. O'Haire smiles on stage and heads back through the curtain as Matt throws the chair down and gets Rhyno to his feet. Twist of Fate onto the steel chair! Matt grabs the mic and tells Rhyno that at Vengeance Mattitude is going to kill the beast! He says that tonight he is leaving on his own two feet, while Rhyno leaves on a stretcher just like he will at Vengeance. Matt throws the mic down and rolls out of the ring. He backs up the ramp smiling but that smile soon fades as Rhyno begins to get up, blood dripping from a wound on his forehead. Rhyno is to his feet and points to Matt who's face is now that of a scared man. Rhyno nods his head and smiles.
(Commercial)
3rd Match
Six Man Tag
Test, Scott Steiner & A-Train vs Black Panthers & Coach
We return to see the match already started. The double feature shows us that a brawl started the match but now the Panthers have targetted and are working over Test. Mark Henry is in and is jst rough housing the big Canadian, with shot to the kidneys. Henry takes Test into a corner and keeps him there with some shoulder thrusts. Rodney Mack in and he continues the work over, targeting the kidneys/back. Inverted Bow and Arrow Lock by Rodney Mack has Test close to tapping but he doesnt. He gets him up and slaps on the abdominal stretch, Henry grabs one of Macks hands from the outside and pulls at it increasing the presure on Test. Mack lets go and hits a Backbreaker for a nearfall. Henry in and he applies a Bearhug to Test. Mack back in and he beats down on Test..... Tigerbomb connects. He tags in the Coach who wants to make the cover. 1 2.... Test kicks out! Coach is shocked and attempts to tag out but Test grabs Coach by the leg and drags him to his corner. Scott Steiner is tagged in! Clothesline to Coach, Mack and Henry. Steiner starts to beat on Mack while A-Train comes in and plounds on Henry in the corner. T-Bone Suplex to Mack and Steiner turns his atttention to the Coach. Body Press out of the ring from Steiner! Test rolls Coach back in and slides in as Mack gets up. Big Boot to Rodney Mack. Henry has turned the tables on A-Train. He turns into the Big Boot of Test, sending him outside. Test goes out to deal with the Black Panthers leaving Steiner with Coach. Steiner begins to lock on the Recliner...... A-Train boots him to the gut and hits the Derailer on Steiner! Test see's this and comes in but only recieves a Bicycle kick. A-Train throws Coach on top of Steiner for the 1 2 3.
Winners: Coach & Black Panthers via pinfall
Mack and Henry get back into the ring and A-Train holds their arms aloft. He spits on Test and then on Steiner. A-Train helps Coach up and they leave with the tag champions.
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Matt Hardy and Stacy are shown hurrying through the car park. Matt throws their bags into the boot of his car as we hear Rhyno shouting Hardys name. Matt and Stacy get into the car as Rhyno comes into view with a steel pipe. He smashes the back window of the car but Matt speeds away before Rhyno can do anymore damage. The Man Beasts face is still a crimson mask and he watches the car speed away.
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Shelton Benjamins music hits and he comes out to a solid pop. Shelton rolls into the ring and takes the mic. Benjamin says he doesnt want to talk, he wants Batista out here right now. After a few seconds Batista's music hits and he comes out to the ring. The Deacon has a mic of his own. Benjamin says that he and Batista have some business that needs taking care of. Shelton says Batista has cost him alot as of late. He cost him a second shot at Orton and last week he stopped Shelton from extracting revenge. Benjamin says he wants Batista at Vengeance. The Deacon says the feeling is mutual. He has more of a point to prove then Benjamin, after all the whole world thinks he is Evolutions lackey. Batista says he wants the world to see his power and that he wants to demonstrate it by beating Benjamins ass on his own. Batista garuntee's that Evolution will not get involved in the match. Benjamin says he has one condition. He wants Batista but he also wants Orton. He says he will fight Batista if and only if he gets Orton at SummerSlam if he wins. Benjamin says it doesnt matter if Randy loses the title to Tajiri, Shelton just wants to beat him to a bloody pulp. 'Evolution is a mystery' Randy Orton comes out with his Intercontinental title in hand. He gets into the ring and shows the title to Benjamin. Randy takes the mic from Batista and says that he and Deacon have to talk. Batista and Orton talk quietly as Benjamin waits. Batista takes the mic, Benjamin gets his match. Orton tosses the IC belt at Benjamin and Shelton grabs it....... Orton dropkicks the belt into his face! Randy retrieves the belt and leaves the ring with Batista. Tajiri comes through the curtain with a kendo stick. Batista goes to meet him but gets a shot to the ribs. Tajiri then cracks the kendo stick across the head of Randy Orton. A second shot, this time to the head of Batista. Tajiri holds the kendo stick up to a good pop.
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Christian is in his dressing room with Trish when Johnny Nitro walks in. Nitro asks if Christian is ready for Beniot. Christian says that tonight is the night where he truely shows the world what he is made of. Christian says that Beniot maybe the WorldHeavyweight champion but tonight he is going to show all why he is going to leave Vengeance and the Elimination Chamber with the title. Nitro nods his head and leaves.
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We see footage from Chazz's WWE Smackdown! last week. Dont forgte to check out Chazz's Smackdown! this Thursday.
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4th Match
Singles Match
Chris Jericho vs Kane
Kane's second match of the night but many believe Jericho is in worst shape for this match up. The two tie up but Kane uses his power to take Jericho into the corner. Kane tries to whail on Jericho but Y2J ducks out and starts to deliver kicks to the right leg of Kane. The Big Red Monster attempts to get Jericho again but Y2J ducks it and brings down the 7 footer with a dropkick to the right leg. Jericho attempts a Figure Four but Kane shoves him off into the ring post. Kanr to his feet and Jericho runs straight into a huge Spinebuster. Kane limps a bit as he brings Jericho up and starts the power offence. He takes Jericho to each corner, working him over him all the while. Shortarm clothesline by Kane forces Y2J to roll outside. Kane follows Jericho and goes to work on the King of the World on the outside. Irish whip into the steps but Jericho hops up on them...... Moonsault off the step, onto Kane! Jericho smashes Kanes face into the steel ringpost, the steps and the announcers table before taking him back into the ring. Y2J up top and he hits a reverse diving elbow off the top, knocking Kane down for a nearfall. Jericho attempts the Lionsault but Kane rolls out of the way, Jericho lands on is feet but runs into a big boot. Standing Powerslam by Kane gets a nearfall and then he brings Jericho up and locks in the Hangman Chokehold. Jericho begins to fade but comes back with elbows to the kidneys breaking the hold. He runs straight into a Detah Valley Driver for a very nearfall. Tombstone coming but Jericho slips off the back and takes Kane down with a chop block to the right leg. Y2J wastes no time, connecting with the Lionsault but its not enough. Jericho up top and he comes off with a Crossbody but Kane catches him in a goozle. Chokeslam coming but Jericho knees him to the gut and steps back. Enziguri connects and Jericho hooks the leg for the win!
Winner: Chris Jericho via pinfall
Edge comes out to the ring while Jericho is still recovering. Spear coming... but Jericho side steps it. Enziguri to Edge! Jericho stands triumphant.
(Commercial)
Bisch is in his office with his head in his hands when Johnny Nitro comes in. Nitro asks his boss whats up. Bisch asked if Nitro saw last weeks Smackdown!? Nitro admits that he did. Bisch then asks if Nitro saw what Long said about the Buried Alive Match. Nitro says he did. Bischoff says that is whats wrong. He asks if Nitro realises what it would mean if the Buried Alive match went ahead live on Smackdown!. Nitro says it would more then likely get good ratings. Bischoff says he is right. Bisch cant let Teddy Long out do him. If Teddy Long has a Buried Alive match then Eric Bischoff needs something bigger.
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Chris Beniot is in te intrerviewing area with Todd Grisham. The Grish asks the Wolverine if he is ready for tonights match up. Beniot wants Grish and the people to know that he is always ready. Last week Beniot admits he took a bad beating at the hands of Kane but he isnt going to let the Big Red Monster stop him from performing in Winnipeg. Beniot heard what Christian said to Nitro and Beniot wants Christian to know that he will not be stopped tonight or at Vengeance. He is the WorldHeavyweight champion and he will leave tonight the winner just as he will leave the Elimination Chamber with the title still around his waist. Grish asks Beniot how he feels about the Chamber this coming Sunday. Beniot says this is his first Elimination Chamber and he know it is going to be tough. Beniot says five of Raw's best will be in that Chamber and they will all want the World title. However Beniot says that he has climbed too many mountains to lose the title inside the Elimination Chamber. He says the only way someone is going to beat him in that Chamber is if they kill him. The chances for injuries are high but Beniot says that is a risk he has to take. There are no friends inside the Elimination Chamber. Grish wishes Beniot good luck and the World champion heads for the entrance area.
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Main Event
Non-Title
Christian vs Chris Beniot (WorldHeavyweight Champion)
Beniot and Christian lock up to get us started. They trade some holds but for everything Christian has Beniot is able to come out of it. The Rabid Wolverine has control of the early catches catch can but Christian thumbs Beniot to the eye and brings fists into play. Christian batters Beniot but the Wolverine fights him off with some knife edge chops before connecting with a perfect Snap Suplex. Beniot brings Christian up quickly and connects with a high n' tight Back Suplex for a two count. Sharpshooter but Christian doesnt allow Beniot to lock it in as he gets to the ropes. They tie up again but Christian hits a knee to the gut followed by a Snapmare into a dropkick. He brings Beniot up and starts to work over him with with right hands. Christian showing some great intensity as he pounds on Beniot. Suplex coming but the Rabid Wolverine floats over and attempts a German Suplex, blocked and Christian turns into Beniot. Northern Lights Suplex but Christian clubs his way out and connects with a Trapping Suplex. Snap Suplex from Christian gains him a near fall. Christian throws Beniot to the outside and follows after him. Christian in firm control on the floor as he uses rough house tactics. Back into the ring and Christian has control, all the while using his fists to keep Beniot out. Irish whip but Beniot reverses it, trapping Christian. Northern Lights Suplex but Beniot floats over brings Christian up and connects with a second. He floats over and brings Christian up for a third. Rolling Northern Lights Suplex gets a close close fall. Beniot brings Christian up and attempts a German Suplex but Christain manages to reverse it into a roll up for 2. Beniot up and he runs into Christian...... Spinebuster connects. Christian goes up top but Beniot catches him and joins him up there. Superplex off the top rope connects! Beniot makes the cover but gets just the two.
(Commercial)
Back from the break and Beniot is in the process of hitting some Rolling Germans. Number three on the way but Christian blocks it and gets free. Brainbuster DDT to Chris Beniot! Christian gets a very near fall. He brings Beniot to his feet for the Unprettier but Beniot fights out of it. Mutliple German Suplexes connects from the champion. he signals for the headbutt but Kane comes down. Kane gets on the apron and Beniot knocks him off with a forearm. Beniot up top but Christian had enough time to recover. He springs to his feet and takes Beniot off with a Snapmare from the top rope! He goes to bring Beniot up...... Crossface from Beniot! He pulls Christian down and now Christian looks set to tap. Kane is back up on the apron and the referee attempts to get him down. Beniot lets go of Christian and goes for Kane. He knocks Kane off with five or six right hands. Beniot turns but recieves a low blow from Christian behind the referee's back. Unprettier connects to the Wolverine! Christian makes the cover for 1 2 3!
Winner: Christian via pinfall
Christians music hits and the crowd are in shock. Kane heads up the ramp smiling leaving Christian in the ring with the KOed Chris Beniot. Christian is on his knees and he holds up his arms. Trish comes down to the ring and grabs the World title. She gets in and hands it to her man. Christian looks at the WorldHeavyweight title and then points down at Beniot before raising it above his head. Raw goes off the air.
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Check out the Vengeance Card thread which is on this forum. That is the final card and predictions would be welcomed. As always Im open to suggestions as well as some hits and misses from this show. Vengeance will be up on Sunday. Dont forget to look at Chazz's Smackdown! which is up on Thursday.