Peoples King
07-21-2004, 01:25 AM
live from Washington, DC
Eric Bischoff's face greets us before Raw can even begin, he has a wide smile plastered across it. He welcomes us to the revolution, Raw. Bisch says that he is well aware of the rubbish Teddy Long is talking. But he says all Teddy can do is talk whilest he, Bischoff, gives action. Easy E has a suprise for us tonight. Tonight Mr McMahon will be live on Raw to discuss Triple H vs Bret Hart.
The music video rolls and the pyro hits. JR and the King welcome us to the capital of the USA, Washington DC. They say that tonight is going to be an action packed night. Sean O'Haire and Rhyno will battle in a Falls Count Anywhere match and of course, Mr McMahon shall be here tonight. They both agree that Chris Jericho is sure to have a thing or two to say to Edge but before anything else can happen we must have our first match.........
1st Match
Singles Contest
Christian w/Trish Stratus vs Chuck Palumbo
The two men stare one another down before tieing up. Christian doesnt want to wrestle as he hits a knee to the gut and then unloads some stiff right hands. He takes Chuck to the corner where he stomps a mudhole in him. Whip to the opposite side of the ring but Christian runs into the boot for Palumbo. Chuck takes control with a diving shoulder block. Back Suplex from the big San Fran gets a two count. Palumbo tries for the Torture Rack but Christian slips off and connects with a Russian Leg Sweep. The Number One Contender takes control of proceedings with a Suplex and a Backbreaker to his bigger opponent. Palumbo comes back into the contest with a Neckbreaker for two. Body Press Slam and Chuck goes up top but Christian catches him with a Snapmare off the top rope for a nearfall. Unprettier on the way but its blocked. Superkick from Chuck is blocked and Christian takes him down. Texas Cloverleaf is locked in by the Number One Contender. Chuck tries to get to the ropes but cant and finally he taps out.
Winner: Christian via submission
Christian grabs the mic from Fink. He says that this is a prime example of what awaits Chris Beniot at SummerSlam. Christian says that he will make Beniot tap out!
(Commercial)
'I Just Need A Little Space To Call My Own' and here comes Torrie Wilson to loud reaction from the male portion of the audience. Torrie does her usual moves before she takes a mic. She says that next month her latest appearence in Playboy shall hit the shelves. This just proves that she is the number one diva in the WWE.......... 'You Know Its A Mat Millitant!' The Black Panthers and Coach come out to some severe heat. Coach has a mic in hand as they walk to the ring. Coach asks Torrie if she would like to shut her damn mouth. He gets in the ring with Mack and Long. He says that no one wants to hear what a slut like Torrie Wilson is doing in her spare time. The people want to hear about the 'Gangsta' Mack and 'Downtown' Henry. He says that they are the tag team champions, the greatest team in WWE history and they dont like it when some bimbo takes up THEIR airtime. Coach tells Torrie to step out of the ring before Mark removes her. Torrie is about to leave when Shane Helms music hits and he comes out with Billy Kiddman. Kiddman has the mic. They get into the ring. Billy tells Torrie to go nowhere. He says that she has as much right to be in this ring as Coach and his nancy boys. Coach starts to speak up but Kiddman tells him to shut his mouth. He asks if the people want Torrie in Playboy, the people say they do. He asks if the people want to see two ugly bastards called Mack and Henry in the ring, the crowd dont. Kiddman says its settled, he tells the Panthers to get out of the peoples ring. Coach eyeballs Kiddman and Mack and Henry stare down Helms but dont flinch. Finally Coach looks away and says they're leaving. He puts the mic down and consults Mack and Henry. The three leave but Coach has the slightest smile on his face.
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Chris Jericho comes through the parking lot doors and he looks set to take on the world. Todd Grisham ambushes Jericho with a mic. He asks what Jericho is going to do tonight. Jericho asks if Tom could step aside. Its Todd. Y2J doesnt care. He says plain and simple, that tonight he is here to kick some jackass from the tops of the mountains of Nepal all the way down to the depths of hell. He shoves Grish side and walks on.
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The Black Panthers are in the back with Coach. Mack asks why they left the ring, he says they could have taken those two vanillas. Coach says he knows they could have but that it would have been a waste of energy. He says that the Black Panthers are the World Tag Team champions and with that comes money. With money comes power. He says why beat down Kiddman and Helms when they can get someone else to do it for them.
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2nd Match
Singles Contest
Test w/Scott Steiner vs A-Train
Steiner is sent to the back immediately. A-Train and Test lock up but immediately break up and start to exchange big hits. A-Train takes control after a knee to the gut and a drop Suplex. He rough houses Test, concentrating alot of his attack on the ribs of the big Canadian. Shoulder thrusts into the corner and a Rib-breaker garner the A-Train a two count. Test comes back with right hands and hits a Sidewalk Slam for two. The match spills to the outside where Test uses the steps and guardrail to weaken A-Train. Back in the ring and a Powerslam gets him two. A-Train takes control once again with a knee to the ribs and then yet another Rib-breaker. He locks in a Bear hug on Test. After a while Test fights back and starts to build some momentum. He has A-Train reeling. Big Boot is ducked however and A-Train takes a shot at the ribs. Piledriver by A-Train but Tests head lands very awkwardly. A-Train gets him up and hits the Train Wreck for the 1 2 3.
Winner: A-Train via pinfall
Test holds the back of his neck and Train slaps it once. He laughs and exits the ring as Trainers come out to check on Test. Scott Steiner runs out next and a stretcher follows soon after.
(Commercial)
Kiddman and Helms are in the back talking. Torrie approaches and thanks the two of them for coming out and standing up for her. Kiddman says not to mention it. Torrie gives him a smile and leaves, they watch her go. A-Train comes out of nowhere with a 2X4 shot to the back of Helms head. Kiddman has no time to react, getting the wood straight to the face, snapping it in two. A-Train grabs Helms up and flings him into some crates. He looks down at the battered duo and smiles. He says that the Black Panthers send their regards.
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5, 4, 3, 2, 1............. pyro erupts and Chris Jericho comes out to a huge ovation from the Washington crowd. He pumps them up as he heads down to the ring. Jericho has a mic and waits for the pop to die down before starting. He says that last week he was moments away from earning a match at SummerSlam against Chris Beniot. Jericho says that the last few months, he has earned everything that he has got through blood, sweat and tears. Week after week he has given his all. He has given his all so that he can earn a shot at the WorldHeavyweight champion. Jericho is tired of being second best. For the past two years he has been ever so close but yet so far from the gold. Last Monday night he was moments away from making all the sacrifices worthwhile. He was seconds away from getting a title shot at SummerSlam. But for some reason, 'Mr Jackass' decided to stick his nose into it. Jericho says that for too long he and Edge have been at one anothers throats. It didnt end at Bad Blood, it didnt end at Vengeance and it certainly didnt end last week. Jericho says he is out here to end it tonight! 'Evolution' and Edge comes out with Ric Flair in tow. They get into the ring and Flair hands Edge a mic. Edge says that he heard Y2J talk about earning. He says that if anyone has earned a title shot it is him. He says that Jericho has had his moment in the sun and its gone. It is now time for Evolution and Edge to get their moment to shine. Edge says that at Bad Blood he beats Jericho's ass 1 2 3. Y2J reminds Edge that he won because Ass Clown, Ric Flair, distracted the referee. Edge admits it wasnt a clean win but he says the record books show that he beat Y2J. He says that since returning he has beaten all. However Edge doesnt see a title shot. at Vengeance Edge claims he was destined for the title but Jericho stopped that with a cheap shot. Jericho says that there is alot of history between them but that it has to end. He says last week Edge put the last nail in his own coffin, its now time to pay the price. 'Im Back' and Eric Bischoff marches out to the ring before anything can happen. Bisch says that Edge and Chris Jericho have both proven themselves worthy of a WorldHeavyweight title shot. However Christian is the number one contender at this present time. He also says that he knows how much Edge and Jericho hate one another. So at SummerSlam there will be a final confrontation. Chris Jericho versus Edge, the winner getting a title shot the following night on Raw. Edge tells Jericho that it will be a final confrontation because within a matter of seconds he will end his career. Y2J says anything can happen in a second and in that second he will beat Edge. Jericho Enziguri's Ric Flair with no warning. He rolls out of the ring and backs off up the ramp, Bisch and Edge staring him down.
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Matt Hardy Version 1.0. is in the back with Grish for an interview. Todd asks Hardy if he is ready for the brutality of next weeks Barbed Wire Match. Matt says that he is ready for anything. He admits that when Mr Bischoff first announced it, he was somewhat worried. But now he says he hast a care in the world. He asks why should he be scared. After all Matt says that he is the one great innovator of the Ladder match. He was the man that made TLC famous. And above all else, he is the Sensai of Mattitude. Todd then asks what Matt predicts in tonights Falls Count Anywhere Match. Hardy predicts the ass kicking of a life time for Rhyno. He says that Sean O'Haire will be leaving Washington with the win, he personally garuntee's it.
(Commercial)
The fires of hell erupt and Kane comes out to the ring. Kane takes a mic and prepares to address the crowd. Kane says that last week he wanted the world to know how dangerous he was. He says that no one can tell him what to do and he inflicts his will on whomever he wants. Kane doesnt care about championship gold or money. All he cares about is pain and suffering. He says that Eric Bischoff learnt the price of trying to control Kane. He is uncontrollable, he is a monster. No one can stop him! HBK's music hits and the crowd go ape. Shawn comes out on stage and looks to be all business. He heads to the ring and gets in........ HBK goes right for Kane with right hands. Michaels knocks Kane back but the Big Red Monster takes control with a Big Boot. He tries to dust off the cobwebs as HBK nips up behind him. Kane turns....... Sweet Chin Music knocks him out of the ring! HBK has no time to celebrate as Regals music hits and Nick Dinsmore comes striding down to the ring. Dinsmore slides in and immediately starts to brawl with Michaels, Kane sits up on the outside. Kane back into the ring and he takes both men down with a double clothesline. Michaels up........ Chokeslam to Hell! Dinsmore is up and Kane catches him in the goozle............ he lets Nick go. Dinsmore looks shocked as Kane rolls out of the ring and leaves.
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A Recap of Chazz's Smackdown! is shown. It features footage between Angle and Cena as well as JBL/Taker. The ad ends with Booker T holding the WWE title aloft.
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3rd Match
Tag Team Contest
Val Venis & Steven Richards vs La Resistance
JR says that during the advert Johnny Spade announced that La Resistance would take Helms & Kiddmans place in this match up. Conway and Venis start in the ring with a tie up and then some holds. Neither mano can get the advantage and so they tag in their partners. Richards and Grenier tie up and Stevie takes control with some technical holds. Conway in illegally to break this up which allows Grenier to hit a Face Plant. Conway in but Richards isnt out, fighting back with right hands. Doube Underhook Suplex scores Stevie a nearfall. Venis in and he hits Double Underhook Suplex of his own followed by a high and tight Back Suplex. Richards back in and he hits a beautiful float over Suplex for two. Grenier comes in with a shot to the back of Richards and La Resistance hit the Bon Soir. Conway beats down on Richards and tags in Grenier who continues the beat down. La Resistance tag in and out, all the while wearing Richards out with hard Irish whips into the corner and some rough house tactics. Camal Clutch applied by Grenier looks to have Richards done but he fights out only to get taken down with reverse DDT. Conway in and he continues the work over. Spinebuster but Richards floats over into a Sunset Flip for two. Both men up and Stevie hits a Superkick. Both men down and Stevie makes the hot tag to Venis. Val hits everything that moves. Gutwrench Suplex to Grenier then a trapping Suplex to Conway. Release German Suplex to Rob gets two. Richards back into the ring with a Crossbody onto Grenier. Venis hits a Spinningout Powerbomb for two. Stevie T is blocked and Grenier hits a Northern Lights Suplex. Venis up top but he is caught by Sylvan. Superplex from the second rope. Conway recovers and they get Venis up. Au Revoir connects and La Resistance score the win in the capital.
Winners: La Resistance via pinfall
Grenier takes a mic and says that they have beaten America's boys in their capital city, dont tell him Venis from Canada. He says this is a prime example of why the French are better.
(Commercial)
Johnny Nitro is in the parking lot waiting when his phone rings. Its Bisch. Nitro says that Mr McMahon has yet to arrive but when he does, Johnny will notify Bisch straight away.
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'Evolution' and the Intercontinental champion comes out to some severe heat. He shows his belt off before taking the mic. Randy justs wants Washington to know that he knows how grateful they are. He says that the US most have good relations across all continents and thus he is the perfect Intercontinental champion. He is the greatest Ambassador this country could have. Orton is world renowned it would seem and the whole world is proud to see him as the WWE Intercontinental champion. Orton says that at SummerSlam he will be facing Shelton Benjamin but rest assured, that he will leave Toronto with the Intercontinental title still around his waist. Benjamins music hits and he comes out to a solid pop from the Washington crowd. Shetlon says that last week Randy may have left the ring the last man standing but that wont be the case at SummerSlam. Benjamin says the title is waiting to have his name put on it and at SummerSlam he will do exactley that. Orton laughs and says he finds it funny how Benjamin keeps on poping up. After all, Orton kicked his ass at Bad Blood, he kicked his ass last week and history will repeat itself and he will he kick Benjamins ass at SummerSlam. Benjamin says that he could and can beat Orton in anytime, any match, anywhere. 'Evolution' and looks like someone else is coming. Benjamin turns to the stage but no one shows. Orton cracks the Intercontinental title across the back of Shelton Benjamins head. 'Evolution' hits again and Edge comes out with Batista, both men are smiling. They slide into the ring and start to lay into Benjamin along with Orton. Jericho comes tearing from the back with a steel chair in hand. He slides in and cracks it across Batista's head. Edge turns and recieves a steel chair to the skull. Orton up next....... Randy ducks and bails from the ring. 'Im Back' and Bischoff comes out on stage. He says that Chris Jericho cant run around doing what he likes. Tonights main event will be Chris Jericho and Shelton Benjamin versus Edge, Randy Orton, Batista and Ric Flair! Y2J smiles at the prospect before going down to check on Benjamin.
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Chris Beniots music hits and the WorldHevayweight champion comes out to a huge pop. He holds the title aloft and poses for a few minutes before taking the mic. Beniot says that since becoming the WorldHevayweight champion, he has to walk a tough road. He says that alot of the time he didnt know what was around the corner but last week he got to saw what awaits him. Last week Beniot says that Christian stole a title shot that someone else deserved. Unfortunately, Beniot has to take on Christian, though he should be taking on another person. Beniot says that he knows what Christian brings to the table. He says Christian is a phenominal wrestler. He has the skills needed to be one of the best in the business. However Beniot feels that Christian is too young and too arrogant. He says that Christians youth and arrogance will cost him, thats his weakness. Beniot says that at SummerSlam he will exploit those weaknesses and leave with his WorldHevayweight title still around his waist. Christians music hits and a pissed off looking Peeps Champion makes his way out to the ring with Trish. Christian gets into the ring and goes toe to toe with the Ravid Wolverine. He asks if Beniot could repeat himself. Christian is the Number One Contender because he is the newest and greatest thing on Raw today. He says it is obvious that Chris Beniot is scared of him. He says Beniot is trying to convince himself that he can beat Christian. Christian has news for him, he cant. He reminds Beniot that he has already beaten him on Raw. In the Elimination Chamber he nearly made Beniot tap but for the intervention of Chris Jericho. Christian knows that Beniot is scared. He asks Beniot how it felt to know that Christian was better then him. Beniot says he never felt that. He says Christian did get him in the Texas Cloverleaf and he may well have tapped out but he didnt. Not only that but he left the Elimintion Chamber with his title intact. Beniot tells Christian that he isnt ready yet. Christian laughs and says that is a message he has heard his whole life. He says that Chris Beniot doesnt know him. He says that Beniot is a tired old man, desperately clinging onto a title he knows that wont be in his pocession in another couple of weeks. Christian says he is young and that he is the best. At SummerSlam he WILL make Chris Beniot tap out. Christian smiles at Beniot before backing away with Trish. As he leaves he tells Beniot that the fireworks are going to start soon.
(Commercial)
A limo pulls up in the parking lot
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4th Match
Falls Count Anywhere
Sean O'Haire vs Rhyno
No tie up or trash talk. Once both men are in the ring they start to batter each other with big haymakers. They brawl around the ring before a double clothesline sends both men to the outside. Rhyno and O'Haire start to brawl up the rampway. Knee to the gut by O'Haire stops that and he Scoop Slams the Man Beast onto the ramp. He whips him into the guardral and the steel stps a couple of times. Suplex into the ringpost gets O'Haire a two count. He grabs a steel chair but Rhyno boots it bak into his face. Rhyno gets the chair and connects with a shot to O'Haire's head for a two count. Back into the ring and Rhyno connects with a Suplex and a Sidewalk Slam for two seperate nearfalls. He brings a table into the equation. Low blow by O'Haire slows Rhyno down. The Propthet rolls outside and heads for the exit. Rhyno recovers and follows O'Haire. The Prophet comes back through the curtain with a steel chair shot to Rhyno for two. He tosses him down the steps into the backstage area. Sean starts to batter Rhynos face into crates, walls and tables. Irish whip is reversed and Rhyno tosses Sean O'Haire through a plate glass window! O'Haire is busted wide open but kicks out at two. Rhyno with a half Belly to Belly onto a table, which doesnt break gets him a two. Rhyno hammers O'Haire and finally the two remerge on the stage. Rhyno tosses Sean down to JR and Kings position. He sets up for a Powerbomb through the table but O'Haire back body tosses him onto the platform. He rolls Rhyno up onto the table and goes to the stage. Seanton Bomb! Rhyno moves and O'Haire crashes through the tables! Rhyno goes to make the cover.... Matt Hardy comes from the back with a steel chair shot to the back of Rhyno. He batters him across the back with the chair. Hardy tosses the chair and gets Rhyno up. Twist of Fate onto the platform. Rhyno is busted open and Hardy puts O'Haire onto the pin 1 2 3.
Winner: Sean O'Haire via pinfall
Hardy gets Rhyno up and starts to talk trash to him. Version 1.0 points down the concrete below. Tajiri runs out from the back and hits the Kick of Death to the back of Matt Hardys head! Tajiri helps Rhyno up and walks him to the back.
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Beniot is headed toward the exit when Christian comes from a door way with a steel chair chot to the back. He gets Beniot up and rams the champions face into a wall. Christian stands over Beniot for a few minutes before leaving.
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'No Chance' hits and outcomes the Chairman of the WWE, Mr Vince McMahon. Vince gets into the ring and takes hold of a mic. He says that last week he was seated at home when he heard Bret Hary challenge Triple H to a match up at SummerSlam. The Game accepted it and Vince McMahon couldnt be happier. He says that Bret Hart versus Triple H is going to be one of the most important matches in the WWE history. It is a Once In A Lifetime Match, never to be seen again. And once the final bell rings, Triple H will have come out number one............. 'Hitman' hits and Bret Hart comes out to huge ovation. He acknowledges the fans before hopping into the ring. Bret gets head to head with McMahon and speaks into his mic. He says knows that Vince McMahon wants to see Triple H beat the hell out of him but it isnt going to happen that way. Bret Hart says that he will beat the Game and he will prove that he can still compete at the highest level. Vince says that at SummerSlam Triple H will complete what he, Vince, started back in 1997. He says Bret will be beatened so badly that he will be ashamed to show his face in a WWE ring. At SummerSlam the plug will be pulled. 'Time to Play the Game' and outcomes the leader of Evolution, Triple H! Hunter steps between the ropes and takes a mic. Whether Bret Hart likes it or not, Vince is right. Trips says that Bret had been one of the most dominant forces in the industry but at SummerSlam he is stepping into the ring with the Game. Trips says HE is the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be. After the Main Event of SummerSlam is over, the Game trusts that Bret Hart will no that. Bret understands that Triple H is the Game but he can never be the Hitman. Bret says that Triple H will always be just some punk that does whatever Vince tells him. Triple H looks a little hot after that but Vince puts a hand out to stop him. Vince says Bret Hart would love a fight now but he isnt going to get it. Triple H calms down before smiling ****ily at Bret. Vince and Hunter back out of the ring.
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Y2J is headed down the corridor toward the ring for his match up with Evolution. That match is next!
(Commercial)
Main Event
2 on 4 Elimination
Chris Jericho & Shelton Benjamin vs Evolution
The match is in progress when we return and Randy Orton has Jericho grounded with a Rear Chinlock. Edge comes in and the two men start to stomp down on Y2J. Tag to Flair and the Nature Boy drops a knee across the back of the head for two. Figure Four about to be applied but Jericho kicks him off sending Flair into Batista and knocking him off the apron. Evolution distracted and Jericho rolls Ric up, 1 2 3!
Ric Flair is eliminated
Orton is in immediately with a dropkick to Jericho. He pounds on the King of Bling Bling before bringing Edge in. Gutbuster by Mr Canada and he drives a few knees into the abdomin of Jericho. Batista tagged in and big Dave starts the rough housing. Backbreaker gets him a two and he pounds on Jericho's ribs. Tag to Edge who takes Jericho down and applies a grounded abdominal stretch. Jericho is in the hold for a bit but the crowd get behind him and Jericho starts to fight out. Hip toss out by Jericho but Batista comes in illegally with a knee to the back. Edge nails Jericho with a clothesline. Edgecution on the way........ blocked and Jericho shoots behind before hitting a release German Suplex! Hot tag made to Benjamin and a tag made to Batista. Flying Lariat takes down Batista and then Benjamin knocks Orton off the apron. Edge back in but he recieves a Powerslam. Shelton turns into a big Spinebuster from Batista. The Deacon hauls Benjamin onto his shoulder..... Y2J comes off the top with a Missile dropkick to Batista! He goes down with Benjamin still on his shoulder, 1 2 3!
Batista has been eliminated
Spear to Jericho! Edge tosses Y2J from the ring and the two remaining members of Evolution start to lay boots into Shelton Benjamin. They get him up and connect with a double Suplex. Orton puts on a choke while Edge taunts the crowd. Jericho in with a steel chair and he cracks it across Edges skull! The ref didnt see it as he was attempting to get Orton off the choke. Y2J tosses the chair and side steps the unrushing Orton. He trips him up.... Walls of Jericho! Orton taps but Jericho isnt the legal man. Edge is up and catches Jericho from behind. Edge-O-Matic connects. Superkick from Benjamin is side stepped....... Spear connects! Edge covers for the 3.
Shelton Benjamin is eliminated
Edge lays some boots into Benjamin and doesnt realise that Jericho as recovered behind him. Edge turns...... Enziguri to the back of the head. Y2J doesnt pin him but instead turns Edge into the Walls of Jericho. Edge cries out in pain......... Edge taps out!
Edge has been eliminated
Orton from behind with Bulldog takedown. He gets on Jericho and starts to whail on him. Orton gets Jericho up and connects with his Back/Neckbreaker for two. RKO is blocked but Randy keeps control with a knee to the gut and a spinning Neckbreaker. Orton lays boots into Jericho before bringing him up. Irish whip and Y2J ducks the clothesline and comes back at the IC champion with a forearm smash. Spinning heel kick and Jericho build momentum. He hooks Orton and hits the Russian Face Plant for two, shades of Double J. Y2J up top and he comes off with a diving back elbow to Orton for two. He gets him up, thumb to the eye....... RKO! Randy makes the over, 1 2..... foot on the ropes. Orton doesnt believe it and he grabs a steel chair. Orton in and he goes for Jericho...... Enziguri sends Ortons face into the steel chair! Jericho makes the cover, 1 2....... Orton kicks out. Y2J waits for Orton to stand. Modified Bulldog....... no Orton connects with a knee to the gut. RKO.... but Jericho stays standing and slams Randy down. Lionsault connects, Y2J is hurt off it...... cover, 1 2 3!
Winner: Chris Jericho via pinfall
Orton rolls out quickly, grasping his gut as Jericho stands unsteadily. Triple H, Edge, Batista and Flair come out to the ring. They help Randy to his feet as Jericho stares them down from the ring. Evolution back up the ramp and Jericho smiles. He raises his arms into the air as Raw goes off the air.
[END SHOW]
Eric Bischoff's face greets us before Raw can even begin, he has a wide smile plastered across it. He welcomes us to the revolution, Raw. Bisch says that he is well aware of the rubbish Teddy Long is talking. But he says all Teddy can do is talk whilest he, Bischoff, gives action. Easy E has a suprise for us tonight. Tonight Mr McMahon will be live on Raw to discuss Triple H vs Bret Hart.
The music video rolls and the pyro hits. JR and the King welcome us to the capital of the USA, Washington DC. They say that tonight is going to be an action packed night. Sean O'Haire and Rhyno will battle in a Falls Count Anywhere match and of course, Mr McMahon shall be here tonight. They both agree that Chris Jericho is sure to have a thing or two to say to Edge but before anything else can happen we must have our first match.........
1st Match
Singles Contest
Christian w/Trish Stratus vs Chuck Palumbo
The two men stare one another down before tieing up. Christian doesnt want to wrestle as he hits a knee to the gut and then unloads some stiff right hands. He takes Chuck to the corner where he stomps a mudhole in him. Whip to the opposite side of the ring but Christian runs into the boot for Palumbo. Chuck takes control with a diving shoulder block. Back Suplex from the big San Fran gets a two count. Palumbo tries for the Torture Rack but Christian slips off and connects with a Russian Leg Sweep. The Number One Contender takes control of proceedings with a Suplex and a Backbreaker to his bigger opponent. Palumbo comes back into the contest with a Neckbreaker for two. Body Press Slam and Chuck goes up top but Christian catches him with a Snapmare off the top rope for a nearfall. Unprettier on the way but its blocked. Superkick from Chuck is blocked and Christian takes him down. Texas Cloverleaf is locked in by the Number One Contender. Chuck tries to get to the ropes but cant and finally he taps out.
Winner: Christian via submission
Christian grabs the mic from Fink. He says that this is a prime example of what awaits Chris Beniot at SummerSlam. Christian says that he will make Beniot tap out!
(Commercial)
'I Just Need A Little Space To Call My Own' and here comes Torrie Wilson to loud reaction from the male portion of the audience. Torrie does her usual moves before she takes a mic. She says that next month her latest appearence in Playboy shall hit the shelves. This just proves that she is the number one diva in the WWE.......... 'You Know Its A Mat Millitant!' The Black Panthers and Coach come out to some severe heat. Coach has a mic in hand as they walk to the ring. Coach asks Torrie if she would like to shut her damn mouth. He gets in the ring with Mack and Long. He says that no one wants to hear what a slut like Torrie Wilson is doing in her spare time. The people want to hear about the 'Gangsta' Mack and 'Downtown' Henry. He says that they are the tag team champions, the greatest team in WWE history and they dont like it when some bimbo takes up THEIR airtime. Coach tells Torrie to step out of the ring before Mark removes her. Torrie is about to leave when Shane Helms music hits and he comes out with Billy Kiddman. Kiddman has the mic. They get into the ring. Billy tells Torrie to go nowhere. He says that she has as much right to be in this ring as Coach and his nancy boys. Coach starts to speak up but Kiddman tells him to shut his mouth. He asks if the people want Torrie in Playboy, the people say they do. He asks if the people want to see two ugly bastards called Mack and Henry in the ring, the crowd dont. Kiddman says its settled, he tells the Panthers to get out of the peoples ring. Coach eyeballs Kiddman and Mack and Henry stare down Helms but dont flinch. Finally Coach looks away and says they're leaving. He puts the mic down and consults Mack and Henry. The three leave but Coach has the slightest smile on his face.
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Chris Jericho comes through the parking lot doors and he looks set to take on the world. Todd Grisham ambushes Jericho with a mic. He asks what Jericho is going to do tonight. Jericho asks if Tom could step aside. Its Todd. Y2J doesnt care. He says plain and simple, that tonight he is here to kick some jackass from the tops of the mountains of Nepal all the way down to the depths of hell. He shoves Grish side and walks on.
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The Black Panthers are in the back with Coach. Mack asks why they left the ring, he says they could have taken those two vanillas. Coach says he knows they could have but that it would have been a waste of energy. He says that the Black Panthers are the World Tag Team champions and with that comes money. With money comes power. He says why beat down Kiddman and Helms when they can get someone else to do it for them.
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2nd Match
Singles Contest
Test w/Scott Steiner vs A-Train
Steiner is sent to the back immediately. A-Train and Test lock up but immediately break up and start to exchange big hits. A-Train takes control after a knee to the gut and a drop Suplex. He rough houses Test, concentrating alot of his attack on the ribs of the big Canadian. Shoulder thrusts into the corner and a Rib-breaker garner the A-Train a two count. Test comes back with right hands and hits a Sidewalk Slam for two. The match spills to the outside where Test uses the steps and guardrail to weaken A-Train. Back in the ring and a Powerslam gets him two. A-Train takes control once again with a knee to the ribs and then yet another Rib-breaker. He locks in a Bear hug on Test. After a while Test fights back and starts to build some momentum. He has A-Train reeling. Big Boot is ducked however and A-Train takes a shot at the ribs. Piledriver by A-Train but Tests head lands very awkwardly. A-Train gets him up and hits the Train Wreck for the 1 2 3.
Winner: A-Train via pinfall
Test holds the back of his neck and Train slaps it once. He laughs and exits the ring as Trainers come out to check on Test. Scott Steiner runs out next and a stretcher follows soon after.
(Commercial)
Kiddman and Helms are in the back talking. Torrie approaches and thanks the two of them for coming out and standing up for her. Kiddman says not to mention it. Torrie gives him a smile and leaves, they watch her go. A-Train comes out of nowhere with a 2X4 shot to the back of Helms head. Kiddman has no time to react, getting the wood straight to the face, snapping it in two. A-Train grabs Helms up and flings him into some crates. He looks down at the battered duo and smiles. He says that the Black Panthers send their regards.
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5, 4, 3, 2, 1............. pyro erupts and Chris Jericho comes out to a huge ovation from the Washington crowd. He pumps them up as he heads down to the ring. Jericho has a mic and waits for the pop to die down before starting. He says that last week he was moments away from earning a match at SummerSlam against Chris Beniot. Jericho says that the last few months, he has earned everything that he has got through blood, sweat and tears. Week after week he has given his all. He has given his all so that he can earn a shot at the WorldHeavyweight champion. Jericho is tired of being second best. For the past two years he has been ever so close but yet so far from the gold. Last Monday night he was moments away from making all the sacrifices worthwhile. He was seconds away from getting a title shot at SummerSlam. But for some reason, 'Mr Jackass' decided to stick his nose into it. Jericho says that for too long he and Edge have been at one anothers throats. It didnt end at Bad Blood, it didnt end at Vengeance and it certainly didnt end last week. Jericho says he is out here to end it tonight! 'Evolution' and Edge comes out with Ric Flair in tow. They get into the ring and Flair hands Edge a mic. Edge says that he heard Y2J talk about earning. He says that if anyone has earned a title shot it is him. He says that Jericho has had his moment in the sun and its gone. It is now time for Evolution and Edge to get their moment to shine. Edge says that at Bad Blood he beats Jericho's ass 1 2 3. Y2J reminds Edge that he won because Ass Clown, Ric Flair, distracted the referee. Edge admits it wasnt a clean win but he says the record books show that he beat Y2J. He says that since returning he has beaten all. However Edge doesnt see a title shot. at Vengeance Edge claims he was destined for the title but Jericho stopped that with a cheap shot. Jericho says that there is alot of history between them but that it has to end. He says last week Edge put the last nail in his own coffin, its now time to pay the price. 'Im Back' and Eric Bischoff marches out to the ring before anything can happen. Bisch says that Edge and Chris Jericho have both proven themselves worthy of a WorldHeavyweight title shot. However Christian is the number one contender at this present time. He also says that he knows how much Edge and Jericho hate one another. So at SummerSlam there will be a final confrontation. Chris Jericho versus Edge, the winner getting a title shot the following night on Raw. Edge tells Jericho that it will be a final confrontation because within a matter of seconds he will end his career. Y2J says anything can happen in a second and in that second he will beat Edge. Jericho Enziguri's Ric Flair with no warning. He rolls out of the ring and backs off up the ramp, Bisch and Edge staring him down.
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Matt Hardy Version 1.0. is in the back with Grish for an interview. Todd asks Hardy if he is ready for the brutality of next weeks Barbed Wire Match. Matt says that he is ready for anything. He admits that when Mr Bischoff first announced it, he was somewhat worried. But now he says he hast a care in the world. He asks why should he be scared. After all Matt says that he is the one great innovator of the Ladder match. He was the man that made TLC famous. And above all else, he is the Sensai of Mattitude. Todd then asks what Matt predicts in tonights Falls Count Anywhere Match. Hardy predicts the ass kicking of a life time for Rhyno. He says that Sean O'Haire will be leaving Washington with the win, he personally garuntee's it.
(Commercial)
The fires of hell erupt and Kane comes out to the ring. Kane takes a mic and prepares to address the crowd. Kane says that last week he wanted the world to know how dangerous he was. He says that no one can tell him what to do and he inflicts his will on whomever he wants. Kane doesnt care about championship gold or money. All he cares about is pain and suffering. He says that Eric Bischoff learnt the price of trying to control Kane. He is uncontrollable, he is a monster. No one can stop him! HBK's music hits and the crowd go ape. Shawn comes out on stage and looks to be all business. He heads to the ring and gets in........ HBK goes right for Kane with right hands. Michaels knocks Kane back but the Big Red Monster takes control with a Big Boot. He tries to dust off the cobwebs as HBK nips up behind him. Kane turns....... Sweet Chin Music knocks him out of the ring! HBK has no time to celebrate as Regals music hits and Nick Dinsmore comes striding down to the ring. Dinsmore slides in and immediately starts to brawl with Michaels, Kane sits up on the outside. Kane back into the ring and he takes both men down with a double clothesline. Michaels up........ Chokeslam to Hell! Dinsmore is up and Kane catches him in the goozle............ he lets Nick go. Dinsmore looks shocked as Kane rolls out of the ring and leaves.
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A Recap of Chazz's Smackdown! is shown. It features footage between Angle and Cena as well as JBL/Taker. The ad ends with Booker T holding the WWE title aloft.
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3rd Match
Tag Team Contest
Val Venis & Steven Richards vs La Resistance
JR says that during the advert Johnny Spade announced that La Resistance would take Helms & Kiddmans place in this match up. Conway and Venis start in the ring with a tie up and then some holds. Neither mano can get the advantage and so they tag in their partners. Richards and Grenier tie up and Stevie takes control with some technical holds. Conway in illegally to break this up which allows Grenier to hit a Face Plant. Conway in but Richards isnt out, fighting back with right hands. Doube Underhook Suplex scores Stevie a nearfall. Venis in and he hits Double Underhook Suplex of his own followed by a high and tight Back Suplex. Richards back in and he hits a beautiful float over Suplex for two. Grenier comes in with a shot to the back of Richards and La Resistance hit the Bon Soir. Conway beats down on Richards and tags in Grenier who continues the beat down. La Resistance tag in and out, all the while wearing Richards out with hard Irish whips into the corner and some rough house tactics. Camal Clutch applied by Grenier looks to have Richards done but he fights out only to get taken down with reverse DDT. Conway in and he continues the work over. Spinebuster but Richards floats over into a Sunset Flip for two. Both men up and Stevie hits a Superkick. Both men down and Stevie makes the hot tag to Venis. Val hits everything that moves. Gutwrench Suplex to Grenier then a trapping Suplex to Conway. Release German Suplex to Rob gets two. Richards back into the ring with a Crossbody onto Grenier. Venis hits a Spinningout Powerbomb for two. Stevie T is blocked and Grenier hits a Northern Lights Suplex. Venis up top but he is caught by Sylvan. Superplex from the second rope. Conway recovers and they get Venis up. Au Revoir connects and La Resistance score the win in the capital.
Winners: La Resistance via pinfall
Grenier takes a mic and says that they have beaten America's boys in their capital city, dont tell him Venis from Canada. He says this is a prime example of why the French are better.
(Commercial)
Johnny Nitro is in the parking lot waiting when his phone rings. Its Bisch. Nitro says that Mr McMahon has yet to arrive but when he does, Johnny will notify Bisch straight away.
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'Evolution' and the Intercontinental champion comes out to some severe heat. He shows his belt off before taking the mic. Randy justs wants Washington to know that he knows how grateful they are. He says that the US most have good relations across all continents and thus he is the perfect Intercontinental champion. He is the greatest Ambassador this country could have. Orton is world renowned it would seem and the whole world is proud to see him as the WWE Intercontinental champion. Orton says that at SummerSlam he will be facing Shelton Benjamin but rest assured, that he will leave Toronto with the Intercontinental title still around his waist. Benjamins music hits and he comes out to a solid pop from the Washington crowd. Shetlon says that last week Randy may have left the ring the last man standing but that wont be the case at SummerSlam. Benjamin says the title is waiting to have his name put on it and at SummerSlam he will do exactley that. Orton laughs and says he finds it funny how Benjamin keeps on poping up. After all, Orton kicked his ass at Bad Blood, he kicked his ass last week and history will repeat itself and he will he kick Benjamins ass at SummerSlam. Benjamin says that he could and can beat Orton in anytime, any match, anywhere. 'Evolution' and looks like someone else is coming. Benjamin turns to the stage but no one shows. Orton cracks the Intercontinental title across the back of Shelton Benjamins head. 'Evolution' hits again and Edge comes out with Batista, both men are smiling. They slide into the ring and start to lay into Benjamin along with Orton. Jericho comes tearing from the back with a steel chair in hand. He slides in and cracks it across Batista's head. Edge turns and recieves a steel chair to the skull. Orton up next....... Randy ducks and bails from the ring. 'Im Back' and Bischoff comes out on stage. He says that Chris Jericho cant run around doing what he likes. Tonights main event will be Chris Jericho and Shelton Benjamin versus Edge, Randy Orton, Batista and Ric Flair! Y2J smiles at the prospect before going down to check on Benjamin.
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Chris Beniots music hits and the WorldHevayweight champion comes out to a huge pop. He holds the title aloft and poses for a few minutes before taking the mic. Beniot says that since becoming the WorldHevayweight champion, he has to walk a tough road. He says that alot of the time he didnt know what was around the corner but last week he got to saw what awaits him. Last week Beniot says that Christian stole a title shot that someone else deserved. Unfortunately, Beniot has to take on Christian, though he should be taking on another person. Beniot says that he knows what Christian brings to the table. He says Christian is a phenominal wrestler. He has the skills needed to be one of the best in the business. However Beniot feels that Christian is too young and too arrogant. He says that Christians youth and arrogance will cost him, thats his weakness. Beniot says that at SummerSlam he will exploit those weaknesses and leave with his WorldHevayweight title still around his waist. Christians music hits and a pissed off looking Peeps Champion makes his way out to the ring with Trish. Christian gets into the ring and goes toe to toe with the Ravid Wolverine. He asks if Beniot could repeat himself. Christian is the Number One Contender because he is the newest and greatest thing on Raw today. He says it is obvious that Chris Beniot is scared of him. He says Beniot is trying to convince himself that he can beat Christian. Christian has news for him, he cant. He reminds Beniot that he has already beaten him on Raw. In the Elimination Chamber he nearly made Beniot tap but for the intervention of Chris Jericho. Christian knows that Beniot is scared. He asks Beniot how it felt to know that Christian was better then him. Beniot says he never felt that. He says Christian did get him in the Texas Cloverleaf and he may well have tapped out but he didnt. Not only that but he left the Elimintion Chamber with his title intact. Beniot tells Christian that he isnt ready yet. Christian laughs and says that is a message he has heard his whole life. He says that Chris Beniot doesnt know him. He says that Beniot is a tired old man, desperately clinging onto a title he knows that wont be in his pocession in another couple of weeks. Christian says he is young and that he is the best. At SummerSlam he WILL make Chris Beniot tap out. Christian smiles at Beniot before backing away with Trish. As he leaves he tells Beniot that the fireworks are going to start soon.
(Commercial)
A limo pulls up in the parking lot
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4th Match
Falls Count Anywhere
Sean O'Haire vs Rhyno
No tie up or trash talk. Once both men are in the ring they start to batter each other with big haymakers. They brawl around the ring before a double clothesline sends both men to the outside. Rhyno and O'Haire start to brawl up the rampway. Knee to the gut by O'Haire stops that and he Scoop Slams the Man Beast onto the ramp. He whips him into the guardral and the steel stps a couple of times. Suplex into the ringpost gets O'Haire a two count. He grabs a steel chair but Rhyno boots it bak into his face. Rhyno gets the chair and connects with a shot to O'Haire's head for a two count. Back into the ring and Rhyno connects with a Suplex and a Sidewalk Slam for two seperate nearfalls. He brings a table into the equation. Low blow by O'Haire slows Rhyno down. The Propthet rolls outside and heads for the exit. Rhyno recovers and follows O'Haire. The Prophet comes back through the curtain with a steel chair shot to Rhyno for two. He tosses him down the steps into the backstage area. Sean starts to batter Rhynos face into crates, walls and tables. Irish whip is reversed and Rhyno tosses Sean O'Haire through a plate glass window! O'Haire is busted wide open but kicks out at two. Rhyno with a half Belly to Belly onto a table, which doesnt break gets him a two. Rhyno hammers O'Haire and finally the two remerge on the stage. Rhyno tosses Sean down to JR and Kings position. He sets up for a Powerbomb through the table but O'Haire back body tosses him onto the platform. He rolls Rhyno up onto the table and goes to the stage. Seanton Bomb! Rhyno moves and O'Haire crashes through the tables! Rhyno goes to make the cover.... Matt Hardy comes from the back with a steel chair shot to the back of Rhyno. He batters him across the back with the chair. Hardy tosses the chair and gets Rhyno up. Twist of Fate onto the platform. Rhyno is busted open and Hardy puts O'Haire onto the pin 1 2 3.
Winner: Sean O'Haire via pinfall
Hardy gets Rhyno up and starts to talk trash to him. Version 1.0 points down the concrete below. Tajiri runs out from the back and hits the Kick of Death to the back of Matt Hardys head! Tajiri helps Rhyno up and walks him to the back.
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Beniot is headed toward the exit when Christian comes from a door way with a steel chair chot to the back. He gets Beniot up and rams the champions face into a wall. Christian stands over Beniot for a few minutes before leaving.
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'No Chance' hits and outcomes the Chairman of the WWE, Mr Vince McMahon. Vince gets into the ring and takes hold of a mic. He says that last week he was seated at home when he heard Bret Hary challenge Triple H to a match up at SummerSlam. The Game accepted it and Vince McMahon couldnt be happier. He says that Bret Hart versus Triple H is going to be one of the most important matches in the WWE history. It is a Once In A Lifetime Match, never to be seen again. And once the final bell rings, Triple H will have come out number one............. 'Hitman' hits and Bret Hart comes out to huge ovation. He acknowledges the fans before hopping into the ring. Bret gets head to head with McMahon and speaks into his mic. He says knows that Vince McMahon wants to see Triple H beat the hell out of him but it isnt going to happen that way. Bret Hart says that he will beat the Game and he will prove that he can still compete at the highest level. Vince says that at SummerSlam Triple H will complete what he, Vince, started back in 1997. He says Bret will be beatened so badly that he will be ashamed to show his face in a WWE ring. At SummerSlam the plug will be pulled. 'Time to Play the Game' and outcomes the leader of Evolution, Triple H! Hunter steps between the ropes and takes a mic. Whether Bret Hart likes it or not, Vince is right. Trips says that Bret had been one of the most dominant forces in the industry but at SummerSlam he is stepping into the ring with the Game. Trips says HE is the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be. After the Main Event of SummerSlam is over, the Game trusts that Bret Hart will no that. Bret understands that Triple H is the Game but he can never be the Hitman. Bret says that Triple H will always be just some punk that does whatever Vince tells him. Triple H looks a little hot after that but Vince puts a hand out to stop him. Vince says Bret Hart would love a fight now but he isnt going to get it. Triple H calms down before smiling ****ily at Bret. Vince and Hunter back out of the ring.
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Y2J is headed down the corridor toward the ring for his match up with Evolution. That match is next!
(Commercial)
Main Event
2 on 4 Elimination
Chris Jericho & Shelton Benjamin vs Evolution
The match is in progress when we return and Randy Orton has Jericho grounded with a Rear Chinlock. Edge comes in and the two men start to stomp down on Y2J. Tag to Flair and the Nature Boy drops a knee across the back of the head for two. Figure Four about to be applied but Jericho kicks him off sending Flair into Batista and knocking him off the apron. Evolution distracted and Jericho rolls Ric up, 1 2 3!
Ric Flair is eliminated
Orton is in immediately with a dropkick to Jericho. He pounds on the King of Bling Bling before bringing Edge in. Gutbuster by Mr Canada and he drives a few knees into the abdomin of Jericho. Batista tagged in and big Dave starts the rough housing. Backbreaker gets him a two and he pounds on Jericho's ribs. Tag to Edge who takes Jericho down and applies a grounded abdominal stretch. Jericho is in the hold for a bit but the crowd get behind him and Jericho starts to fight out. Hip toss out by Jericho but Batista comes in illegally with a knee to the back. Edge nails Jericho with a clothesline. Edgecution on the way........ blocked and Jericho shoots behind before hitting a release German Suplex! Hot tag made to Benjamin and a tag made to Batista. Flying Lariat takes down Batista and then Benjamin knocks Orton off the apron. Edge back in but he recieves a Powerslam. Shelton turns into a big Spinebuster from Batista. The Deacon hauls Benjamin onto his shoulder..... Y2J comes off the top with a Missile dropkick to Batista! He goes down with Benjamin still on his shoulder, 1 2 3!
Batista has been eliminated
Spear to Jericho! Edge tosses Y2J from the ring and the two remaining members of Evolution start to lay boots into Shelton Benjamin. They get him up and connect with a double Suplex. Orton puts on a choke while Edge taunts the crowd. Jericho in with a steel chair and he cracks it across Edges skull! The ref didnt see it as he was attempting to get Orton off the choke. Y2J tosses the chair and side steps the unrushing Orton. He trips him up.... Walls of Jericho! Orton taps but Jericho isnt the legal man. Edge is up and catches Jericho from behind. Edge-O-Matic connects. Superkick from Benjamin is side stepped....... Spear connects! Edge covers for the 3.
Shelton Benjamin is eliminated
Edge lays some boots into Benjamin and doesnt realise that Jericho as recovered behind him. Edge turns...... Enziguri to the back of the head. Y2J doesnt pin him but instead turns Edge into the Walls of Jericho. Edge cries out in pain......... Edge taps out!
Edge has been eliminated
Orton from behind with Bulldog takedown. He gets on Jericho and starts to whail on him. Orton gets Jericho up and connects with his Back/Neckbreaker for two. RKO is blocked but Randy keeps control with a knee to the gut and a spinning Neckbreaker. Orton lays boots into Jericho before bringing him up. Irish whip and Y2J ducks the clothesline and comes back at the IC champion with a forearm smash. Spinning heel kick and Jericho build momentum. He hooks Orton and hits the Russian Face Plant for two, shades of Double J. Y2J up top and he comes off with a diving back elbow to Orton for two. He gets him up, thumb to the eye....... RKO! Randy makes the over, 1 2..... foot on the ropes. Orton doesnt believe it and he grabs a steel chair. Orton in and he goes for Jericho...... Enziguri sends Ortons face into the steel chair! Jericho makes the cover, 1 2....... Orton kicks out. Y2J waits for Orton to stand. Modified Bulldog....... no Orton connects with a knee to the gut. RKO.... but Jericho stays standing and slams Randy down. Lionsault connects, Y2J is hurt off it...... cover, 1 2 3!
Winner: Chris Jericho via pinfall
Orton rolls out quickly, grasping his gut as Jericho stands unsteadily. Triple H, Edge, Batista and Flair come out to the ring. They help Randy to his feet as Jericho stares them down from the ring. Evolution back up the ramp and Jericho smiles. He raises his arms into the air as Raw goes off the air.
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