Peoples King
07-11-2004, 11:19 PM
A black and white picture of the Elimination Chamber comes on the screen. A few more shots of the Chamber from different angles as it lowers from the past events. A few action clips from the feuds that have been brewing over the chamber are shown.
"Tonight is the beginning of a revolution. This is the night where Raw solidifies itself as the the number one show in the history of sports-entertainment. History shall be made inside the Elimination Chamber. Six men will put their bodies on the line all for a chance to win the richest prize in the game, the WorldHeavyweight Title. Career's will be shortened, some maybe ended. Bare witness to the Raw Revolution. May god have mercy on their souls"
The graphic for Vengeance hits the screen and "Fight" plays. We cut to a shot of the arena and all of a sudden pyro erupts from the stage. It becomes quicker and quicker until finally it cuts off in a huge display. The camera pans around the arena as the King and JR welcome us to the Hartford Civic Center and more importantly to WWE Raw's Vengeance. They say that tonight is going to be a historical night for Raw. King says that he cant wait for the match up between Matt Hardy and Rhyno. JR mentions the Intercontinental title match and the match up between Shelton Benjamin and Batista. All that to come but first.............
1st Match
Singles Match
Garrison Cade vs Nick Dinsmore w/William Regal
The two start things off with a tie up. They trade a few holds and counter holds, Dinsmore seemingly in control. He works over the left arm of Cade but Garrison fights him off with some elbows and picks up the pace a bit. Cade begins to work over Dinsmore with right hands but a knee to the gut slows him down. Dinsmore sticks on an arm wringer and takes Cade down. He drives his knee into the left shoulder of Garrison Cade a few times. Dinsmore brings Cade to his feet and begins to club down on the arm. Cade fights back and gets a nearfall with a stiff clothesline. Samoan Drop gets a very nearfall but Dinsmore stops his momentum once again, this time with a shoulder block. Nick connects with three or four invovative armbreakers on Cade. He tosses him outside and distracts the ref allowing Regal to slam Cades left arm into the ringpost a couple of times. Back in the ring and Dinsmore hits a nice Suplex and then a Back Suplex inverted into a Backbreaker for a close nearfall. Orange Crush on the way but Cade floats over. Back Suplex and both men are down and out of it. Back up at 8 and they slug it out. Cade hits an inverted Atomic Drop and then Brainbuster for a nearfall. Garrison goes up top and signals for the Elbow. Regal gets onto the apron distracting the referee and Cade. Dinsmore with a low blow to Cade on the ropes. Superplex coming but Cade blocks it and knocks Dinsmore off. Elbow drop off the top connects. 1 2...... Regal puts Dinsmore's foot on the bottom rope. Garrison is to his feet and waits for Dinsmore. Superkick is blocked and Dinsmore gets him set up quickly. Orange Crush with the pin connects. Dinsmore gets the win.
Winner: Nick Dinsmore via pinfall
Dinsmore rolls out of the ring quickly and gets his arm raised by Regal. The referee checks on Cade as the two heels head up the ramp victorius.
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We see Kane sitting in the boiler room staring into the distance. JR and King wonder if Kane will be leaving Hartford as the WorldHeavyweight champion.
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Orton is in the back with Flair and the Grish is standing by for an interview. Todd asks Orton if he is ready to take on Tajiri tonight. Randy asks if Grish is trying to disrespect him. He is a Legend Killer, he is the greatest Intercontinental champion of all time and there is no way Orton will be beaten by Tajiri. Randy says that tonight he is going to send a message to everyone in the back. Orton leaves and Flair follow.
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2nd Match
Intercontinental Title
Tajiri vs Randy Orton (Champ)w/Ric Flair
Tie up and Orton pushes Tajiri away before putting down the Japanese Buzzsaw. Another tie up and he pushes Tajiri away. Tie up but Tajiri doesnt allow it, going right into Orton with varied karate kicks to the legs. Tajiri in firm control with kicks and forearms to Orton. Randy slows him down with a knee to the midsection and then goes to town on Tajiri with some right hands. Snap Suplex by Orton gets two. He keeps up the heavy assault with right hands but Tajiri comes back with some stiff kicks to the left and right thigh muscle. Irish whip reversed and Tajiri gets caught up in a hangman in the ropes. Orton rolls outside and pulls at Tajiri's legs, increasing the pressure of the choke. Finally the referee manages to get Tajiri head free from the ropes. Orton now has somewhere to target and he immediately hits a Neckbreaker on Tajiri which gets a very close fall. Rear Chinlock is applied by the Intercontinental champion, putting pressure on the neck. The hold is on for a good while before Tajiri starts to fight his way up. Orton is quick to see the danger, putting Tajiri back down with his patented Neck/Backbreaker for a near fall. Modified version of the Camel Clutch is locked in by the longest reigning IC champion in seven years. Tajiri looks to be in a bad state as Orton locks his hands in a crossface. The challenger starts to get up but Orton clubs him across the back of the neck and then drops an elbow on it. Grounded side headlock applied by Orton. Flair keeps talking to Orton on the outside and Tajiri begins to fade after a while. The crowd begin to rally behind the Buzzsaw and he fight his way up to his feet. Elbows get Tajiri free and he floors Randy with a stiff Superkick to the jaw, both men down. Up at 8 and Orton attempts an RKO but is pushed off. Karate Rush by Tajiri cuts the champ down to size. Front face lock and Tajiri runs up onto the ropes..... Tornedo DDT connects. 1 2..... Orton kicks out just about! Kick of Death is ducked and Randy scores a headbutt to the gut. Piledriver from Randy Orton! 1 2..... Tajiri barely kicks out. Orton brings Tajiri up and hammers him before whipping him to the ropes. Handspring Back Elbow by Tajiri scores a nearfall. He brings Orton to the corner and Scoop Slams. Tajiri to the top rope.... Moonsault connects but Orton just about kicks out before the three. Flair gets on the apron to argue with the referee. Poison Mist to the eyes of the Nature Boy! Tajiri turns into a jab below the belt. RKO connects! 1 2 3, no Tajiri gets a foot on the bottom rope! Orton brings Tajiri up and tries for a second RKO but Tajiri counters it into a reverse DDT. Kick of Death but Orton ducks it and rolls Tajiri up with some tights, 1 2 3!
Winner: And still Intercontinental champion, Randy Orton via pinfall
Orton is handed the Intercontinental title and he holds it up to some major heat from the crowd. King puts Orton over while JR says Orton showed no integrity. Randy turns and recieves some Poison Mist to the eyes from Tajiri! Tajiri's music hits and he leaves with his head held high.
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Bischoff is in his office with Johnny Nitro. Nitro says that JBL accepted Undertakers challenge and in two weeks they will have their Burried Alive Match on Smackdown!. Bisch says he knows. Nitro also mentions that this week Booker T is taking on Gurrero for the WWE title. Bisch says that he knows. He says that Smackdown! is sure to have high ratings on both weeks. Nitro asks what Bischoff is going to do. The Bisch says that tomorrow night on Raw he is going to make a huge announcent. Teddy Long will not out do Eric Bischoff. Nitro asks if there are any plans for tomorrow nights matches. Bisch says that he will think of something.
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3rd Match
World Tag Team Titles
Four Corner Elimination Tag Match
Shane Helms&Billy Kiddman vs La Resistance vs Val Venis&Steven Richards vs Black Panthers(Champs)
Coach joins King and JR for commentary as the four teams talk some trash in the ring. Coach says that his Panthers are going to win without breaking a sweat. Venis and Helms are left in the ring. The two tie up and trade some holds to get us started. Nice back and forth mat wrestling, neither man getting the advantage. Grenier tags himself in off of Venis and goes at Helms but Shane takes him over with an arm drag and then locks on a submission. Kiddman comes in off the tag and goes to work on Grenier. Sylvan in trouble and he tags in the unsuspecting Rodney Mack. Big Mack comes in and ties up with Kiddman but soon brings his physical strength to the fore opening up on Billy with right hands. Big Suplex gets him a nearfall. Mark Hnery is tagged in and he uses just pure brute strength, battering Billy Kiddman. Steven Richards gets a blind tag off Henry. Scoop Slam by Stevie and then a Back Suplex to the young Billy Kiddman. He brings Val into the ring and Venis works the lower back with stiff forearms and a Backbreaker. Modified Bow & Arrow stretch is applied to Billy Kiddman. Billy fights up out of it and takes Venis over with a Snapmare. Hot tag to Shane Helms and he comes flying in with a Crossbody to Venis. Stevie tries to interfere but Helms him down with the Hurri Smash. Stalling Suplex to Venis gets a nearfall. Rob Conway gets the blind tag off Helms. He brings Val up and connects with a Powerbomb. Richards breaks up the pinfall and tries for the Stevie T but Grenier stops him with a forearm, knocking Richards to the outside. La Resistance get Venis up. Au Revoir connects and Conway makes the cover for the first elimination.
Val Venis & Steven Richards have been eliminated
Henry in with a double clothesline to La Resistance. He gets both men in a headlock and connects with a headbutt to both men. He sends Conway off the ropes and puts him down with Powerslam but Grenier breaks the cover. Kiddman tags in off Henry and takes Grenier out of the equation with a dropkick, knocking him over the top. Kiddman turns into a boot to the gut and Conway looks for the Powerbomb...... reversed into a Hurricarana. Conway is up and runs into a Fireman Carry....... Neckbreaker across the knee by Billy Kiddman! 1 2 3 and La Resistance are out.
La Resistance have been eliminated
Mack runs in but Billy takes him down with a spinning heel kick. Tag to the Helms and they get Mack up. Double Facebuster connects. Helms makes the cover but Mark Henry breaks it up. Kiddman comes in to take it to Henry but the Worlds Strongest Man takes Kiddman out with a clothesline and then Body Presses him over the top rope to the outside. Helms attemptes to take him down but Henry stops that with a Big Boot. Mackhas fully recovered and starts to pound down on Helms. The tag team champions start to tag in and out using their superior strength to weaken Helms. Coach says it only a matter of time before they get the win. Mack is in the ring and he whips Helms off the ropes. Shane slides between his legs and comes up with a Gutwrench Back Suplex. Hot tag to Billy Kiddman and Kiddman quickly dropkicks Mark Henry off the apron. He hits Mack with some strong rights. Neackbreaker connects for a nearfall. Henry comes in illegally and puts Kiddman out with a stiff clothesline. The Black Panthers start to team up on Kiddman but Helms comes in and breaks that up. The match breaks down into a brawl. Kiddman connects with a Back Suplex into a Facebuster on Mack for a nearfall. Henry takes Helms to the outside and puts him out with a Spinebuster. Kiddman up top but Henry is back in the ring and stops him. Mack goes up top and attempts a Superplex but Kiddman shoves him off. Shooting Star Press off the top connects. 1 2.... Henry drops a leg across the back of Billy Kiddmans head. Mack rolls over onto the cover for the win.
Winners: And still Tag Team Champions, the Black Panthers via pinfall.
The referee presents the titles to the Black Panthers. Coach comes down to the ring and holds the Panthers arms aloft. The Black Panthers leave with their titles still safely in their hands.
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Chris Jericho is shown in the back taping up on of his wrists. JR says that he believes Jericho can get the win in the Elimination Chamber.
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HBK heads down the corridor, his match is next up. Michaels turns the corner and Kane is standing infront of him. The Big Red Monster looks HBK over before laughing. HBK asks if Kane has something he wants to say. Kane doesnt answer. Well HBK says that he hasnt forgotten what Kane did to him two weeks ago. Just so Kane knows, paybacks a bitch. Michaels walks past Kane and the Big Red Monster watches him go.
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4th Match
Singles Match
Lance Storm w/William Regal vs HBK Shawn Michaels
The two men stare one another down before tieing up to get the match underway. The first few minutes of the match is a technical affair and a damn good one at that. HBK and Storm trade some holds and Storm certainly seems to have the edge. Michaels floors Lance with a right hand and goes to work on him but Storm tosses HBK over the top, skims the cat back in. Clothesline sends Storm to the outside and HBK comes out with a Plancha. Michaels lays into Storm on the outside, using the ring steps, guardrail and Spanish announce table to knock the venom out of Lance Storm. Back into the ring and HBK is still in control hitting a Suplex for a two count. Scoop Slam by HBK and he heads up top before connecting with the elbow drop from the top rope. HBK signals that its over and he tunes up the band. Sweet Chin Music but Storm ducks it and places a forearm into the back of HBK. Chop block to the left leg of Michaels and Storm rolls out. Michaels recovers and follows Storm out but Lance is on him immediately. He rams HBK back first into the ring post, guardrail and the ring apron. Ribbreaker but then he rams Shawn's lower back into the post. Shinbreaker across the steel steps and Storm now is in the position he wants to be in. Back in the ring and Lance works the left leg ,droping elbows across it wrenching the knee. Everytime HBK gets up Storm cuts him down with a chop block to the knee. HBK begins to make a comeback with right hands but Storm goes down stairs with a shot to the knee. He applies a leg grape vine and the crowd sense that Michaels is in trouble. Storm whips HBK off the ropes but regrets it when he recieves a flying forearm to the face. Michaels nips up and lays into Storm with rights. Reverse Atomic Drop but a clothesline is missed and Storm hits a German Suplex with a bridge for a nearfall. Superkick coming but HBK ducks it and attempts the Sweet Chin Music, blocked and Storm brings HBK down into the Half Boston Crab! Michaels looks set to tap as he crawls to the ropes, Storm pulls him back to the center of the ring. HBK is going to tap out.... but somehow he manages to crawl to the ropes! Storm cant believe it and he argues with the ref. HBK is up........ Sweet Chin Music! 1 2...... Storm kicks out! Both men up and they slug it out. Storm goes down stairs to the left knee and that lets him hit a Brainbuster DDT for a close call. HBK is in the corner and Storm runs into his boot. Michaels up top and he comes off with a Moonsault onto the standing Lance Storm! 1 2....... Storm kicks out. Both men up and out of nowhere Storm connects with the Superkick! 1 2, Michaels kicks out! Regal comes into the ring and tosses Storm the brass knucks. Regal holds HBK while Storm loads up his fist and the referee protests. Here comes the shot, HBK ducks and Storm smacks Regal with the Power of the Punch. He turns and into some Sweet Chin Music for the 1 2 3!
Winner: HBK Shawn Michaels via pinfall
Michaels gets his arm held aloft by the referee. The fires of hell erupt and Kane comes down to the ring. HBK goes to meet Kane but the Big Red Monster knocks Michaels back with a Big Boot. Goozle by Kane and the Chokeslam connects to Shawn Michaels! Kane stands in the ring with a sick smile on his face before hitting his fire and making an exit.
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Todd Grisham is in the back with Eric Bischoff for an interview. Grish asks what plans Bisch has for tomorrow nights Raw. Bisch smiles and says Teddy Long may have a Cruiserweight tournament and he may have a Buried Alive Match but Eric Bischoff can always do him one better. Tomorrow night on Raw Bisch promises to make a huge announcement about a one of a kind match up. Not only that but the Intercontinental title will go on the line as Randy Orton defends for a second time against Tajiri. Bisch is also booking a tag title match, Scott Steiner & Test have another shot at the gold. But Raw's main event will be a 15 Man Battle Royal to decide the Number One Contender for the WorldHevayweight title at SummerSlam. Bisch smiles at Grish and leaves.
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5th Match
Benjamin gets a match against Orton at SummerSlam if he wins
Shelton Benjamin vs Batista
Tie up but Batista shoves Shelton away and blasts him with a stiff clothesline. The Deacon starts to unload on Benjamin in the corner with right hands and clubbing blows across the back of the neck. Hard Irish whip out into the opposite corner and Batista connects with a stiff clothesline. Batista in full control as he continues the heavy beating. Benjamin comes back at him with some Flair like knife edge chops. Rolling School boy by Benjamin gets him a 2 count. Suplex attempted but Batista blocks it and scores with Suplex of his own. Batista whails on Benjamin with some right hands, beating the tar out of the All American. Okalhoma Slam by Batista gets a two count but he doesnt seem to bothered about the count, he knows he is in great position. Powerbomb on the way but Benjamin counters it with a Hurricanrana. Both men up but Benjamin connects with a Superkick to the jaw of Batista! Both men are down and the ref starts the ten count. Up at eight and they start to slug it out. Benjamin begins to come out on top and hits a knee combo to the face of the big man. Gutwrench Suplex by Benjamin connects but isnt enough for the fall. Benjamin keeps control but runs straight into a Sitout Spinebuster from Batista out of no where. 1 2...... Benjamin kicks out! Batista is in shock and takes it out on the All American. Backbreaker from Batista connects and he sends Benjamin off the ropes again. Powerslam gets Batista a nearfall, the momentum is building. Clothesline into the corner but Benjamin moves and Batista ends up in the corner. Stinger Splash connects and he gets the roll up, 1 2...... Batista just about kicks out. Benjamin stays on the advantage with rights but Batista once again stops it with a stiff clothesline. He gets Benjamin up.... Sitout Powerbomb connects! Batista doesnt make the cover but instead gets Benjamin up for one more. Sitout Powerbomb..... Benjamin reverses it with a Sunset Flip, 1 2 3!
Winner: Shelton Benjamin via pinfall
Batista cant believe. The referee checks on Shelton who is still hurting after the first Powerbomb. Batista floors the ref and gets Benjamin up. Sitout Powerbomb to Shelton Benjamin! Batista isnt finished though and he toss Benjamin outside. Spinebuster on the outside! Referees and agents run out before Batista does anymore damage. The Deacon leaves Benjamin lying and EMTs come out to check on him.
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Clips from the last two Elimination Chambers are shown. We see the oringal Chamber match at Survivor Series 02 when HBK made his triumphant return to capture the gold. We see the carnage that Goldberg left behind at SummerSlam 03 even though Triple H came away with the win thanks to his sledgehammer. The video package ends with an onimus shot of the Elimination Chamber.
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A short video package shows us the bitterness that Matt Hardy and Rhyno hold for one another. We see most of the action from the last four weeks. The package ends with a shot of a bloody Rhyno staring down at Hardy.
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6th Match
Singles Match
Matt Hardy Version 1.0 w/Stacy Kiebler vs Rhyno
Version 1 bails from the ring and Rhyno follows. Matt doesnt want anything to do with Rhyno as he darts in and out of the ring, staying away from the Man Beast. Finally Matt is able to go on the offensive when Rhyno is sliding into the ring. He stomps down on him and then brings him up for some right hands. The Man Beast fights back drilling Matt with some chops and closed right hands. Sidewalk Slam by Rhyno and he looks to be in firm control now. Rhyno stays on Matt, all the while rough housing him with right hands. Thumb to the eye gives Matt some time and he uses it to hit a Neckbreaker. Hardy on the attack but soon he runs straight into a Powerslam for the first nearfall of the night. Rhyno brings him up and connects with an Oklahoma Slam. Rhyno with right hands and stomps stays in control. Hardy comes back at Rhyno with rights as the two begins to brawl. Hard Irish whip into the corner by Matt but as he goes to work on Rhyno the Man Beast pulls him up onto his shoulder and runs him from one turnbuckle to the next slamming him in hard, nearfall for Rhyno. Matt goes outside for some air but Rhyno is straight on top of him. Version 1 plays possum connecting with a diving reverse DDT on the outside! Back in the ring and Matt keeps on the advance scoring a Gutwrench Back Suplex and double underhook Suplex for a nearfall. Matt stays on Rhyno with some stiff elbows and some stomps. Rhyno up top and he hits the Version 1 Leg drop. Thats all but no Rhyno kicks out before the three. Side Effect is blocked and Rhyno elbows Hardy off. Matt comes running at the Man Beast.... stalling gutwrench Spinebuster connects! Suplex by Rhyno, Hardy tries to float over but Rhyno catches him ob his shoulder.... Powerslam for a nearfall. The Man Beast is building momentum as he gets Matt up. Whip into the corner and Rhyno hits a Spear in the corner. He sets Hardy up top and goes up with him. Superplex from the second rope connects! 1 2..... Hardy gets a shoulder up. Rhyno steps back and tries for the Gore, side stepped and Matt catches him turning. Side Effect connects. 3! No Rhyno kicks out. Hardy gets the Man Beast up and goes for a stalling Back Suplex...... inverted into a modified Side Effect. Matt attempts the Backslide. Countered into a Splash Mountain Bomb by Rhyno! Another near fall and the crowd are on the edge of their seats. Rhyno attempts a whip but Matt gets behind. Flashback and yet another close finish but Rhyno kicked out! Irish whip is reversed into an Arn Anderson Spinebuster by Rhyno! 1 2...... not this time. He gets Matt to his feet. Thumb to the eye and Hardy attempts a Hurricanrana.... Countered with a Powerbomb! Once again the closest fall you could get and the crowd are in disbelief. Stacy on the apron and Matt is able to score a low blow and roll outside. Stacy still has the referee distracted when Matt Hardy comes in with a steel chair. Shot to the gut of Rhyno and then a shot across the back and Matt throws the chair aside. Twist of Fate connects! 1 2 3! No Rhyno gets that shoulder up! Matt cant believe it and tries for another Twist of Fate, Rhyno shoves him off and ducks the clothesline GORE!!! Rhyno has the win, all he has to do is cover. The Man Beast looks at the steel chair and then at Hardy. He grabs the chair despite the referee's protests. Matt is to his feet...... Rhyno damn near beheads Hardy with a vicous chairshot! The referee calls for the bell and Rhyno gets on Matt and starts to hammer him with right hands. Version 1 is busted wide open. Rhyno gets up and turns to leave as Stacy gets into the ring. GORE to Stacy! Rhyno taunts the crowd to a huge pop as his music hits.
Winner: Matt Hardy via DQ
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Chris Jericho is with the Grish for an interview. Grisham Y2J if he is ready for the thrid Elimination Chamber match. Jericho says he could stand here and lie but he wont. Y2J has been in every Elimination Chamber and nothing can compare you for the carnage of that match. Jericho says there are no friends in the Chamber and that careers may well be ended. Grish asks if Jericho believes that he can leave Hartford the champion. Y2J believes that he can win but the Elimination Chamber is as unpredictable as they come. Y2J says he will get that World title or die trying.
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The video promo for tonights Main Event comes on the screen. We first see Eric Bischoff announcing the Chamber before 'Fight' plays and then the actions of the particepants leading into his match hit the screen. Promo ends with Chris Beniot in the ring holding his title.
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The Chamber begins to lower and the pop in the arena is immense. JR and King play up the fact that Jericho and Triple H have been in every single Elimination Chamber match. Once the chamber has lowered Howard Finkel explains the rule. This time around the Chambers will be opened every five mintues.
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Main Event
WorldHeavyweight Champion
Elimination Chamber
Christian vs Kane vs Edge vs Chris Beniot(Champ) vs Triple H vs Chris Jericho
Christian, Kane, Edge and Beniot are the first four men out and are confined to the eternal chambers. Triple H is out next followed by Chris Jericho, both men know what it is like to start the Elimination Chamber.
Jericho and Triple H lock up and trade some holds. Triple H first to come out with some fists but Jericho with stands them and clotheslines Hunter over the top rope and onto the steel. Jericho whips Triple H into the steel wall five or six times. Scoop Slam onto the steel floor and already the Game has been busted wide open. Low blow by Triple H slows Jericho down and he runs Y2J's face into the chains. Clothesline sends Jericho back in and Hunter attempts a Suplex but Jericho floats over. German Suplex and the first two count of the Elimination Chamber. Jericho and Triple H slug it out as the crowd make the count down. Here comes Christian. As Christian came in Jericho had Suplexed the Game. The Peeps Champion goes right for Y2J with some right hands. Jericho back body tosses Christian over the top onto the steel. Jericho out and he starts to work over Christian but Hunter comes out with a clothesline to the back of Jericho's head. Christian and Triple H double whip Jericho back first into the steel a couple of times. They rake his face off the chains, busting Jericho wide open. Back in the ring and they hit a double Suplex for a nearfall. Hunter holds Y2J while Christian attempts a clothesline. Jericho ducks and Christian takes out Hunter. Jericho DDT's Christian and now all three men are down. The count down begins again......... Kane enters the Chamber! The Big Red Monster goes for all three men and makes light work of them. Clothesline puts Christian outside and Jericho is down on the canvas after a Big Boot. Triple H is completely out of it and Kane grasps him by the throat. Chokeslam to Triple H! Kane covers the Game and Triple H is out.
Triple H has been eliminated
Kane hauls Christian up on his shoulder and runs him three times, face first into the steel. Jericho comes out with a Crossbody from the top but Kane catches him....... Kane throws Jericho threw the bullet proof glass of one of the empty chambers! Kane tosses the bleeding Christian into the ring and goes to work on him. Standing Powerslam by Kane gains a nearfall and then he connects with a Suplex to Christian. Jericho some how is back up and comes off the top with a Missile Dropkick. Kane sits up! Jericho is up and walks into the goozle. Chokeslam over the ropes and onto the steel floor! 10 second count down and Edge comes running out..... Spear to Kane! Edge celebrates but Kane sits up. Chokeslam to Edge. Christian low blows Kane from behind. Unprettier connects to the Big Red Monster but Christian cant take advantage. Jericho into the ring.... Lionsault. Kane takes three finishers and is out.
Kane has been eliminated
Edge is up and goes right for Y2J with some right hands. Half Nelson Face Plant by Edge scores a nearfall. The Evolution man turns his attention to his "brother" Christian. Thumb to the eye but Christian to Edge and he takes him down with a Russian Leg Sweep. Modified Bulldog from Jericho to Christian. Lionsault coming but Christian rolls away, Jericho lands on his feet. Edge from behind takes Jericho down. Edge tosses Jericho out of the ring. Spear to Christian but Edge turns to get Jericho. He waits for Jericho to get up. Spear but Y2J steps aside and Edge Spears the bullet proof glass, shattering it and going through. Jericho back into the ring and he hits Christian with a Double Underhook Backbreaker. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Here comes the World champion Chris Beniot! Beniot takes it to Jericho and Christian with right hands to a huge pop from the crowd. Release German Suplex to Jericho and then a Snap Suplex to Christian. Edge takes Beniot out with a Edge-o-Matic! Edge is busted open and Beniot kicks out. Clothesline to Christian sends him out of the ring and a clothesline to Jericho sends him out. Edge batters Beniot with right hands. On the steel floor Jericho and Christian slug it out. Edge connects with a Belly to Belly and sets up for the Spear. Y2J slams Christian onto the steel floor and gets into the ring. Spear but Beniot side steps it, Jericho connects with an Enziguri, 1 2 3.
Edge has been eliminated
Three men left and Beniot gives Jericho no rest hitting him with a Back Suplex. The Rabid Wolverine goes outside and slams Christian into the Chamber wall. Beniot stes up for a Piledriver........ Christian back body tosses him onto the steel! Jericho back up in the ring and Christian goes into him. The two men start to trade right hands, neither letting up. Beniot in with a double clothesline. He tosses Jericho out of the ring but regrets it soon after as Christian drops him with a low blow. Unprettier..... reversed into the Backslide, 1 2 3! NO Christian comes out of it. Both men up quickly but Christian takes out Beniots legs......... Texas Cloverleaf locked in on the champion! He crawls to the ropes but Christian drags Beniot back into the center of the ring. The World Champion looks set to tap out...... Jericho runs in and delivers the Enziguri to Christian! The three men are down but Beniot gets an arm across Christian.
Christian has been eliminated
Jericho and Beniot are up slowly and they start to go punch for punch. Jericho with a knee and he looks to sweep Beniot but the Wolverine blocks it and sweeps out Jericho's legs. Beniot tosses Jericho over the top rope and onto the steel floor. Suplex back into the ring and Beniot makes the cover but only for two. Chris Jericho has lost alot of blood in this match. One German Suplex. a second and Beniot goes for the third. Blocked and Jericho elbows his way free..... Walls of Jericho applied to Beniot! The Wolverine looks close to tapping but he drags his way towards the ropes..... Beniot grabs the ropes! Jericho brings Beniot up...... The Wolverine pulls Y2J down into the Crossface! Will Jericho tap out. Y2J goes to reach for the ropes but Beniot puts his left foot on the bottom rope and pushes back. Jericho looks set to splap the mat. He slaps it once, twice..... Jericho grabs the ropes. Beniot gets Jericho to his feet......... Enziguri to the WorldHeavyweight Champion! Chris Jericho only has to get an arm across Beniot. Both men are down for a good minute until they begin to get up. Clothesline is ducked by Benot and he connects with some rolling German Suplexes. The Rabid Wolverine heads to the top rope. He looks up at the Chamber next to him and hauls himself up. The crowd are on their feet as Beniot stands atop the Chamber. Diving Headbutt off the top of a Chamber connects! Beniot drops an arm across Jericho's chest, 1 2 3!
Winner: And still the WorldHeavyweight Champion, Chris Beniot
Beniot is handed the title belt.
[End Show]
"Tonight is the beginning of a revolution. This is the night where Raw solidifies itself as the the number one show in the history of sports-entertainment. History shall be made inside the Elimination Chamber. Six men will put their bodies on the line all for a chance to win the richest prize in the game, the WorldHeavyweight Title. Career's will be shortened, some maybe ended. Bare witness to the Raw Revolution. May god have mercy on their souls"
The graphic for Vengeance hits the screen and "Fight" plays. We cut to a shot of the arena and all of a sudden pyro erupts from the stage. It becomes quicker and quicker until finally it cuts off in a huge display. The camera pans around the arena as the King and JR welcome us to the Hartford Civic Center and more importantly to WWE Raw's Vengeance. They say that tonight is going to be a historical night for Raw. King says that he cant wait for the match up between Matt Hardy and Rhyno. JR mentions the Intercontinental title match and the match up between Shelton Benjamin and Batista. All that to come but first.............
1st Match
Singles Match
Garrison Cade vs Nick Dinsmore w/William Regal
The two start things off with a tie up. They trade a few holds and counter holds, Dinsmore seemingly in control. He works over the left arm of Cade but Garrison fights him off with some elbows and picks up the pace a bit. Cade begins to work over Dinsmore with right hands but a knee to the gut slows him down. Dinsmore sticks on an arm wringer and takes Cade down. He drives his knee into the left shoulder of Garrison Cade a few times. Dinsmore brings Cade to his feet and begins to club down on the arm. Cade fights back and gets a nearfall with a stiff clothesline. Samoan Drop gets a very nearfall but Dinsmore stops his momentum once again, this time with a shoulder block. Nick connects with three or four invovative armbreakers on Cade. He tosses him outside and distracts the ref allowing Regal to slam Cades left arm into the ringpost a couple of times. Back in the ring and Dinsmore hits a nice Suplex and then a Back Suplex inverted into a Backbreaker for a close nearfall. Orange Crush on the way but Cade floats over. Back Suplex and both men are down and out of it. Back up at 8 and they slug it out. Cade hits an inverted Atomic Drop and then Brainbuster for a nearfall. Garrison goes up top and signals for the Elbow. Regal gets onto the apron distracting the referee and Cade. Dinsmore with a low blow to Cade on the ropes. Superplex coming but Cade blocks it and knocks Dinsmore off. Elbow drop off the top connects. 1 2...... Regal puts Dinsmore's foot on the bottom rope. Garrison is to his feet and waits for Dinsmore. Superkick is blocked and Dinsmore gets him set up quickly. Orange Crush with the pin connects. Dinsmore gets the win.
Winner: Nick Dinsmore via pinfall
Dinsmore rolls out of the ring quickly and gets his arm raised by Regal. The referee checks on Cade as the two heels head up the ramp victorius.
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We see Kane sitting in the boiler room staring into the distance. JR and King wonder if Kane will be leaving Hartford as the WorldHeavyweight champion.
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Orton is in the back with Flair and the Grish is standing by for an interview. Todd asks Orton if he is ready to take on Tajiri tonight. Randy asks if Grish is trying to disrespect him. He is a Legend Killer, he is the greatest Intercontinental champion of all time and there is no way Orton will be beaten by Tajiri. Randy says that tonight he is going to send a message to everyone in the back. Orton leaves and Flair follow.
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2nd Match
Intercontinental Title
Tajiri vs Randy Orton (Champ)w/Ric Flair
Tie up and Orton pushes Tajiri away before putting down the Japanese Buzzsaw. Another tie up and he pushes Tajiri away. Tie up but Tajiri doesnt allow it, going right into Orton with varied karate kicks to the legs. Tajiri in firm control with kicks and forearms to Orton. Randy slows him down with a knee to the midsection and then goes to town on Tajiri with some right hands. Snap Suplex by Orton gets two. He keeps up the heavy assault with right hands but Tajiri comes back with some stiff kicks to the left and right thigh muscle. Irish whip reversed and Tajiri gets caught up in a hangman in the ropes. Orton rolls outside and pulls at Tajiri's legs, increasing the pressure of the choke. Finally the referee manages to get Tajiri head free from the ropes. Orton now has somewhere to target and he immediately hits a Neckbreaker on Tajiri which gets a very close fall. Rear Chinlock is applied by the Intercontinental champion, putting pressure on the neck. The hold is on for a good while before Tajiri starts to fight his way up. Orton is quick to see the danger, putting Tajiri back down with his patented Neck/Backbreaker for a near fall. Modified version of the Camel Clutch is locked in by the longest reigning IC champion in seven years. Tajiri looks to be in a bad state as Orton locks his hands in a crossface. The challenger starts to get up but Orton clubs him across the back of the neck and then drops an elbow on it. Grounded side headlock applied by Orton. Flair keeps talking to Orton on the outside and Tajiri begins to fade after a while. The crowd begin to rally behind the Buzzsaw and he fight his way up to his feet. Elbows get Tajiri free and he floors Randy with a stiff Superkick to the jaw, both men down. Up at 8 and Orton attempts an RKO but is pushed off. Karate Rush by Tajiri cuts the champ down to size. Front face lock and Tajiri runs up onto the ropes..... Tornedo DDT connects. 1 2..... Orton kicks out just about! Kick of Death is ducked and Randy scores a headbutt to the gut. Piledriver from Randy Orton! 1 2..... Tajiri barely kicks out. Orton brings Tajiri up and hammers him before whipping him to the ropes. Handspring Back Elbow by Tajiri scores a nearfall. He brings Orton to the corner and Scoop Slams. Tajiri to the top rope.... Moonsault connects but Orton just about kicks out before the three. Flair gets on the apron to argue with the referee. Poison Mist to the eyes of the Nature Boy! Tajiri turns into a jab below the belt. RKO connects! 1 2 3, no Tajiri gets a foot on the bottom rope! Orton brings Tajiri up and tries for a second RKO but Tajiri counters it into a reverse DDT. Kick of Death but Orton ducks it and rolls Tajiri up with some tights, 1 2 3!
Winner: And still Intercontinental champion, Randy Orton via pinfall
Orton is handed the Intercontinental title and he holds it up to some major heat from the crowd. King puts Orton over while JR says Orton showed no integrity. Randy turns and recieves some Poison Mist to the eyes from Tajiri! Tajiri's music hits and he leaves with his head held high.
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Bischoff is in his office with Johnny Nitro. Nitro says that JBL accepted Undertakers challenge and in two weeks they will have their Burried Alive Match on Smackdown!. Bisch says he knows. Nitro also mentions that this week Booker T is taking on Gurrero for the WWE title. Bisch says that he knows. He says that Smackdown! is sure to have high ratings on both weeks. Nitro asks what Bischoff is going to do. The Bisch says that tomorrow night on Raw he is going to make a huge announcent. Teddy Long will not out do Eric Bischoff. Nitro asks if there are any plans for tomorrow nights matches. Bisch says that he will think of something.
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3rd Match
World Tag Team Titles
Four Corner Elimination Tag Match
Shane Helms&Billy Kiddman vs La Resistance vs Val Venis&Steven Richards vs Black Panthers(Champs)
Coach joins King and JR for commentary as the four teams talk some trash in the ring. Coach says that his Panthers are going to win without breaking a sweat. Venis and Helms are left in the ring. The two tie up and trade some holds to get us started. Nice back and forth mat wrestling, neither man getting the advantage. Grenier tags himself in off of Venis and goes at Helms but Shane takes him over with an arm drag and then locks on a submission. Kiddman comes in off the tag and goes to work on Grenier. Sylvan in trouble and he tags in the unsuspecting Rodney Mack. Big Mack comes in and ties up with Kiddman but soon brings his physical strength to the fore opening up on Billy with right hands. Big Suplex gets him a nearfall. Mark Hnery is tagged in and he uses just pure brute strength, battering Billy Kiddman. Steven Richards gets a blind tag off Henry. Scoop Slam by Stevie and then a Back Suplex to the young Billy Kiddman. He brings Val into the ring and Venis works the lower back with stiff forearms and a Backbreaker. Modified Bow & Arrow stretch is applied to Billy Kiddman. Billy fights up out of it and takes Venis over with a Snapmare. Hot tag to Shane Helms and he comes flying in with a Crossbody to Venis. Stevie tries to interfere but Helms him down with the Hurri Smash. Stalling Suplex to Venis gets a nearfall. Rob Conway gets the blind tag off Helms. He brings Val up and connects with a Powerbomb. Richards breaks up the pinfall and tries for the Stevie T but Grenier stops him with a forearm, knocking Richards to the outside. La Resistance get Venis up. Au Revoir connects and Conway makes the cover for the first elimination.
Val Venis & Steven Richards have been eliminated
Henry in with a double clothesline to La Resistance. He gets both men in a headlock and connects with a headbutt to both men. He sends Conway off the ropes and puts him down with Powerslam but Grenier breaks the cover. Kiddman tags in off Henry and takes Grenier out of the equation with a dropkick, knocking him over the top. Kiddman turns into a boot to the gut and Conway looks for the Powerbomb...... reversed into a Hurricarana. Conway is up and runs into a Fireman Carry....... Neckbreaker across the knee by Billy Kiddman! 1 2 3 and La Resistance are out.
La Resistance have been eliminated
Mack runs in but Billy takes him down with a spinning heel kick. Tag to the Helms and they get Mack up. Double Facebuster connects. Helms makes the cover but Mark Henry breaks it up. Kiddman comes in to take it to Henry but the Worlds Strongest Man takes Kiddman out with a clothesline and then Body Presses him over the top rope to the outside. Helms attemptes to take him down but Henry stops that with a Big Boot. Mackhas fully recovered and starts to pound down on Helms. The tag team champions start to tag in and out using their superior strength to weaken Helms. Coach says it only a matter of time before they get the win. Mack is in the ring and he whips Helms off the ropes. Shane slides between his legs and comes up with a Gutwrench Back Suplex. Hot tag to Billy Kiddman and Kiddman quickly dropkicks Mark Henry off the apron. He hits Mack with some strong rights. Neackbreaker connects for a nearfall. Henry comes in illegally and puts Kiddman out with a stiff clothesline. The Black Panthers start to team up on Kiddman but Helms comes in and breaks that up. The match breaks down into a brawl. Kiddman connects with a Back Suplex into a Facebuster on Mack for a nearfall. Henry takes Helms to the outside and puts him out with a Spinebuster. Kiddman up top but Henry is back in the ring and stops him. Mack goes up top and attempts a Superplex but Kiddman shoves him off. Shooting Star Press off the top connects. 1 2.... Henry drops a leg across the back of Billy Kiddmans head. Mack rolls over onto the cover for the win.
Winners: And still Tag Team Champions, the Black Panthers via pinfall.
The referee presents the titles to the Black Panthers. Coach comes down to the ring and holds the Panthers arms aloft. The Black Panthers leave with their titles still safely in their hands.
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Chris Jericho is shown in the back taping up on of his wrists. JR says that he believes Jericho can get the win in the Elimination Chamber.
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HBK heads down the corridor, his match is next up. Michaels turns the corner and Kane is standing infront of him. The Big Red Monster looks HBK over before laughing. HBK asks if Kane has something he wants to say. Kane doesnt answer. Well HBK says that he hasnt forgotten what Kane did to him two weeks ago. Just so Kane knows, paybacks a bitch. Michaels walks past Kane and the Big Red Monster watches him go.
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4th Match
Singles Match
Lance Storm w/William Regal vs HBK Shawn Michaels
The two men stare one another down before tieing up to get the match underway. The first few minutes of the match is a technical affair and a damn good one at that. HBK and Storm trade some holds and Storm certainly seems to have the edge. Michaels floors Lance with a right hand and goes to work on him but Storm tosses HBK over the top, skims the cat back in. Clothesline sends Storm to the outside and HBK comes out with a Plancha. Michaels lays into Storm on the outside, using the ring steps, guardrail and Spanish announce table to knock the venom out of Lance Storm. Back into the ring and HBK is still in control hitting a Suplex for a two count. Scoop Slam by HBK and he heads up top before connecting with the elbow drop from the top rope. HBK signals that its over and he tunes up the band. Sweet Chin Music but Storm ducks it and places a forearm into the back of HBK. Chop block to the left leg of Michaels and Storm rolls out. Michaels recovers and follows Storm out but Lance is on him immediately. He rams HBK back first into the ring post, guardrail and the ring apron. Ribbreaker but then he rams Shawn's lower back into the post. Shinbreaker across the steel steps and Storm now is in the position he wants to be in. Back in the ring and Lance works the left leg ,droping elbows across it wrenching the knee. Everytime HBK gets up Storm cuts him down with a chop block to the knee. HBK begins to make a comeback with right hands but Storm goes down stairs with a shot to the knee. He applies a leg grape vine and the crowd sense that Michaels is in trouble. Storm whips HBK off the ropes but regrets it when he recieves a flying forearm to the face. Michaels nips up and lays into Storm with rights. Reverse Atomic Drop but a clothesline is missed and Storm hits a German Suplex with a bridge for a nearfall. Superkick coming but HBK ducks it and attempts the Sweet Chin Music, blocked and Storm brings HBK down into the Half Boston Crab! Michaels looks set to tap as he crawls to the ropes, Storm pulls him back to the center of the ring. HBK is going to tap out.... but somehow he manages to crawl to the ropes! Storm cant believe it and he argues with the ref. HBK is up........ Sweet Chin Music! 1 2...... Storm kicks out! Both men up and they slug it out. Storm goes down stairs to the left knee and that lets him hit a Brainbuster DDT for a close call. HBK is in the corner and Storm runs into his boot. Michaels up top and he comes off with a Moonsault onto the standing Lance Storm! 1 2....... Storm kicks out. Both men up and out of nowhere Storm connects with the Superkick! 1 2, Michaels kicks out! Regal comes into the ring and tosses Storm the brass knucks. Regal holds HBK while Storm loads up his fist and the referee protests. Here comes the shot, HBK ducks and Storm smacks Regal with the Power of the Punch. He turns and into some Sweet Chin Music for the 1 2 3!
Winner: HBK Shawn Michaels via pinfall
Michaels gets his arm held aloft by the referee. The fires of hell erupt and Kane comes down to the ring. HBK goes to meet Kane but the Big Red Monster knocks Michaels back with a Big Boot. Goozle by Kane and the Chokeslam connects to Shawn Michaels! Kane stands in the ring with a sick smile on his face before hitting his fire and making an exit.
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Todd Grisham is in the back with Eric Bischoff for an interview. Grish asks what plans Bisch has for tomorrow nights Raw. Bisch smiles and says Teddy Long may have a Cruiserweight tournament and he may have a Buried Alive Match but Eric Bischoff can always do him one better. Tomorrow night on Raw Bisch promises to make a huge announcement about a one of a kind match up. Not only that but the Intercontinental title will go on the line as Randy Orton defends for a second time against Tajiri. Bisch is also booking a tag title match, Scott Steiner & Test have another shot at the gold. But Raw's main event will be a 15 Man Battle Royal to decide the Number One Contender for the WorldHevayweight title at SummerSlam. Bisch smiles at Grish and leaves.
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5th Match
Benjamin gets a match against Orton at SummerSlam if he wins
Shelton Benjamin vs Batista
Tie up but Batista shoves Shelton away and blasts him with a stiff clothesline. The Deacon starts to unload on Benjamin in the corner with right hands and clubbing blows across the back of the neck. Hard Irish whip out into the opposite corner and Batista connects with a stiff clothesline. Batista in full control as he continues the heavy beating. Benjamin comes back at him with some Flair like knife edge chops. Rolling School boy by Benjamin gets him a 2 count. Suplex attempted but Batista blocks it and scores with Suplex of his own. Batista whails on Benjamin with some right hands, beating the tar out of the All American. Okalhoma Slam by Batista gets a two count but he doesnt seem to bothered about the count, he knows he is in great position. Powerbomb on the way but Benjamin counters it with a Hurricanrana. Both men up but Benjamin connects with a Superkick to the jaw of Batista! Both men are down and the ref starts the ten count. Up at eight and they start to slug it out. Benjamin begins to come out on top and hits a knee combo to the face of the big man. Gutwrench Suplex by Benjamin connects but isnt enough for the fall. Benjamin keeps control but runs straight into a Sitout Spinebuster from Batista out of no where. 1 2...... Benjamin kicks out! Batista is in shock and takes it out on the All American. Backbreaker from Batista connects and he sends Benjamin off the ropes again. Powerslam gets Batista a nearfall, the momentum is building. Clothesline into the corner but Benjamin moves and Batista ends up in the corner. Stinger Splash connects and he gets the roll up, 1 2...... Batista just about kicks out. Benjamin stays on the advantage with rights but Batista once again stops it with a stiff clothesline. He gets Benjamin up.... Sitout Powerbomb connects! Batista doesnt make the cover but instead gets Benjamin up for one more. Sitout Powerbomb..... Benjamin reverses it with a Sunset Flip, 1 2 3!
Winner: Shelton Benjamin via pinfall
Batista cant believe. The referee checks on Shelton who is still hurting after the first Powerbomb. Batista floors the ref and gets Benjamin up. Sitout Powerbomb to Shelton Benjamin! Batista isnt finished though and he toss Benjamin outside. Spinebuster on the outside! Referees and agents run out before Batista does anymore damage. The Deacon leaves Benjamin lying and EMTs come out to check on him.
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Clips from the last two Elimination Chambers are shown. We see the oringal Chamber match at Survivor Series 02 when HBK made his triumphant return to capture the gold. We see the carnage that Goldberg left behind at SummerSlam 03 even though Triple H came away with the win thanks to his sledgehammer. The video package ends with an onimus shot of the Elimination Chamber.
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A short video package shows us the bitterness that Matt Hardy and Rhyno hold for one another. We see most of the action from the last four weeks. The package ends with a shot of a bloody Rhyno staring down at Hardy.
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6th Match
Singles Match
Matt Hardy Version 1.0 w/Stacy Kiebler vs Rhyno
Version 1 bails from the ring and Rhyno follows. Matt doesnt want anything to do with Rhyno as he darts in and out of the ring, staying away from the Man Beast. Finally Matt is able to go on the offensive when Rhyno is sliding into the ring. He stomps down on him and then brings him up for some right hands. The Man Beast fights back drilling Matt with some chops and closed right hands. Sidewalk Slam by Rhyno and he looks to be in firm control now. Rhyno stays on Matt, all the while rough housing him with right hands. Thumb to the eye gives Matt some time and he uses it to hit a Neckbreaker. Hardy on the attack but soon he runs straight into a Powerslam for the first nearfall of the night. Rhyno brings him up and connects with an Oklahoma Slam. Rhyno with right hands and stomps stays in control. Hardy comes back at Rhyno with rights as the two begins to brawl. Hard Irish whip into the corner by Matt but as he goes to work on Rhyno the Man Beast pulls him up onto his shoulder and runs him from one turnbuckle to the next slamming him in hard, nearfall for Rhyno. Matt goes outside for some air but Rhyno is straight on top of him. Version 1 plays possum connecting with a diving reverse DDT on the outside! Back in the ring and Matt keeps on the advance scoring a Gutwrench Back Suplex and double underhook Suplex for a nearfall. Matt stays on Rhyno with some stiff elbows and some stomps. Rhyno up top and he hits the Version 1 Leg drop. Thats all but no Rhyno kicks out before the three. Side Effect is blocked and Rhyno elbows Hardy off. Matt comes running at the Man Beast.... stalling gutwrench Spinebuster connects! Suplex by Rhyno, Hardy tries to float over but Rhyno catches him ob his shoulder.... Powerslam for a nearfall. The Man Beast is building momentum as he gets Matt up. Whip into the corner and Rhyno hits a Spear in the corner. He sets Hardy up top and goes up with him. Superplex from the second rope connects! 1 2..... Hardy gets a shoulder up. Rhyno steps back and tries for the Gore, side stepped and Matt catches him turning. Side Effect connects. 3! No Rhyno kicks out. Hardy gets the Man Beast up and goes for a stalling Back Suplex...... inverted into a modified Side Effect. Matt attempts the Backslide. Countered into a Splash Mountain Bomb by Rhyno! Another near fall and the crowd are on the edge of their seats. Rhyno attempts a whip but Matt gets behind. Flashback and yet another close finish but Rhyno kicked out! Irish whip is reversed into an Arn Anderson Spinebuster by Rhyno! 1 2...... not this time. He gets Matt to his feet. Thumb to the eye and Hardy attempts a Hurricanrana.... Countered with a Powerbomb! Once again the closest fall you could get and the crowd are in disbelief. Stacy on the apron and Matt is able to score a low blow and roll outside. Stacy still has the referee distracted when Matt Hardy comes in with a steel chair. Shot to the gut of Rhyno and then a shot across the back and Matt throws the chair aside. Twist of Fate connects! 1 2 3! No Rhyno gets that shoulder up! Matt cant believe it and tries for another Twist of Fate, Rhyno shoves him off and ducks the clothesline GORE!!! Rhyno has the win, all he has to do is cover. The Man Beast looks at the steel chair and then at Hardy. He grabs the chair despite the referee's protests. Matt is to his feet...... Rhyno damn near beheads Hardy with a vicous chairshot! The referee calls for the bell and Rhyno gets on Matt and starts to hammer him with right hands. Version 1 is busted wide open. Rhyno gets up and turns to leave as Stacy gets into the ring. GORE to Stacy! Rhyno taunts the crowd to a huge pop as his music hits.
Winner: Matt Hardy via DQ
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Chris Jericho is with the Grish for an interview. Grisham Y2J if he is ready for the thrid Elimination Chamber match. Jericho says he could stand here and lie but he wont. Y2J has been in every Elimination Chamber and nothing can compare you for the carnage of that match. Jericho says there are no friends in the Chamber and that careers may well be ended. Grish asks if Jericho believes that he can leave Hartford the champion. Y2J believes that he can win but the Elimination Chamber is as unpredictable as they come. Y2J says he will get that World title or die trying.
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The video promo for tonights Main Event comes on the screen. We first see Eric Bischoff announcing the Chamber before 'Fight' plays and then the actions of the particepants leading into his match hit the screen. Promo ends with Chris Beniot in the ring holding his title.
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The Chamber begins to lower and the pop in the arena is immense. JR and King play up the fact that Jericho and Triple H have been in every single Elimination Chamber match. Once the chamber has lowered Howard Finkel explains the rule. This time around the Chambers will be opened every five mintues.
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Main Event
WorldHeavyweight Champion
Elimination Chamber
Christian vs Kane vs Edge vs Chris Beniot(Champ) vs Triple H vs Chris Jericho
Christian, Kane, Edge and Beniot are the first four men out and are confined to the eternal chambers. Triple H is out next followed by Chris Jericho, both men know what it is like to start the Elimination Chamber.
Jericho and Triple H lock up and trade some holds. Triple H first to come out with some fists but Jericho with stands them and clotheslines Hunter over the top rope and onto the steel. Jericho whips Triple H into the steel wall five or six times. Scoop Slam onto the steel floor and already the Game has been busted wide open. Low blow by Triple H slows Jericho down and he runs Y2J's face into the chains. Clothesline sends Jericho back in and Hunter attempts a Suplex but Jericho floats over. German Suplex and the first two count of the Elimination Chamber. Jericho and Triple H slug it out as the crowd make the count down. Here comes Christian. As Christian came in Jericho had Suplexed the Game. The Peeps Champion goes right for Y2J with some right hands. Jericho back body tosses Christian over the top onto the steel. Jericho out and he starts to work over Christian but Hunter comes out with a clothesline to the back of Jericho's head. Christian and Triple H double whip Jericho back first into the steel a couple of times. They rake his face off the chains, busting Jericho wide open. Back in the ring and they hit a double Suplex for a nearfall. Hunter holds Y2J while Christian attempts a clothesline. Jericho ducks and Christian takes out Hunter. Jericho DDT's Christian and now all three men are down. The count down begins again......... Kane enters the Chamber! The Big Red Monster goes for all three men and makes light work of them. Clothesline puts Christian outside and Jericho is down on the canvas after a Big Boot. Triple H is completely out of it and Kane grasps him by the throat. Chokeslam to Triple H! Kane covers the Game and Triple H is out.
Triple H has been eliminated
Kane hauls Christian up on his shoulder and runs him three times, face first into the steel. Jericho comes out with a Crossbody from the top but Kane catches him....... Kane throws Jericho threw the bullet proof glass of one of the empty chambers! Kane tosses the bleeding Christian into the ring and goes to work on him. Standing Powerslam by Kane gains a nearfall and then he connects with a Suplex to Christian. Jericho some how is back up and comes off the top with a Missile Dropkick. Kane sits up! Jericho is up and walks into the goozle. Chokeslam over the ropes and onto the steel floor! 10 second count down and Edge comes running out..... Spear to Kane! Edge celebrates but Kane sits up. Chokeslam to Edge. Christian low blows Kane from behind. Unprettier connects to the Big Red Monster but Christian cant take advantage. Jericho into the ring.... Lionsault. Kane takes three finishers and is out.
Kane has been eliminated
Edge is up and goes right for Y2J with some right hands. Half Nelson Face Plant by Edge scores a nearfall. The Evolution man turns his attention to his "brother" Christian. Thumb to the eye but Christian to Edge and he takes him down with a Russian Leg Sweep. Modified Bulldog from Jericho to Christian. Lionsault coming but Christian rolls away, Jericho lands on his feet. Edge from behind takes Jericho down. Edge tosses Jericho out of the ring. Spear to Christian but Edge turns to get Jericho. He waits for Jericho to get up. Spear but Y2J steps aside and Edge Spears the bullet proof glass, shattering it and going through. Jericho back into the ring and he hits Christian with a Double Underhook Backbreaker. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Here comes the World champion Chris Beniot! Beniot takes it to Jericho and Christian with right hands to a huge pop from the crowd. Release German Suplex to Jericho and then a Snap Suplex to Christian. Edge takes Beniot out with a Edge-o-Matic! Edge is busted open and Beniot kicks out. Clothesline to Christian sends him out of the ring and a clothesline to Jericho sends him out. Edge batters Beniot with right hands. On the steel floor Jericho and Christian slug it out. Edge connects with a Belly to Belly and sets up for the Spear. Y2J slams Christian onto the steel floor and gets into the ring. Spear but Beniot side steps it, Jericho connects with an Enziguri, 1 2 3.
Edge has been eliminated
Three men left and Beniot gives Jericho no rest hitting him with a Back Suplex. The Rabid Wolverine goes outside and slams Christian into the Chamber wall. Beniot stes up for a Piledriver........ Christian back body tosses him onto the steel! Jericho back up in the ring and Christian goes into him. The two men start to trade right hands, neither letting up. Beniot in with a double clothesline. He tosses Jericho out of the ring but regrets it soon after as Christian drops him with a low blow. Unprettier..... reversed into the Backslide, 1 2 3! NO Christian comes out of it. Both men up quickly but Christian takes out Beniots legs......... Texas Cloverleaf locked in on the champion! He crawls to the ropes but Christian drags Beniot back into the center of the ring. The World Champion looks set to tap out...... Jericho runs in and delivers the Enziguri to Christian! The three men are down but Beniot gets an arm across Christian.
Christian has been eliminated
Jericho and Beniot are up slowly and they start to go punch for punch. Jericho with a knee and he looks to sweep Beniot but the Wolverine blocks it and sweeps out Jericho's legs. Beniot tosses Jericho over the top rope and onto the steel floor. Suplex back into the ring and Beniot makes the cover but only for two. Chris Jericho has lost alot of blood in this match. One German Suplex. a second and Beniot goes for the third. Blocked and Jericho elbows his way free..... Walls of Jericho applied to Beniot! The Wolverine looks close to tapping but he drags his way towards the ropes..... Beniot grabs the ropes! Jericho brings Beniot up...... The Wolverine pulls Y2J down into the Crossface! Will Jericho tap out. Y2J goes to reach for the ropes but Beniot puts his left foot on the bottom rope and pushes back. Jericho looks set to splap the mat. He slaps it once, twice..... Jericho grabs the ropes. Beniot gets Jericho to his feet......... Enziguri to the WorldHeavyweight Champion! Chris Jericho only has to get an arm across Beniot. Both men are down for a good minute until they begin to get up. Clothesline is ducked by Benot and he connects with some rolling German Suplexes. The Rabid Wolverine heads to the top rope. He looks up at the Chamber next to him and hauls himself up. The crowd are on their feet as Beniot stands atop the Chamber. Diving Headbutt off the top of a Chamber connects! Beniot drops an arm across Jericho's chest, 1 2 3!
Winner: And still the WorldHeavyweight Champion, Chris Beniot
Beniot is handed the title belt.
[End Show]