The Great One
07-27-2004, 02:40 AM
Posted by The Legend Killer on 07/26/2004 on WrestlingIntensity.com
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Event: WWE Monday Night RAW
Date: Monday, July 26th, 2004
Location: The Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
RAW is live tonight from the Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.
WWE RAW Opener:
Backstage, the girls from the Diva Search were shown dancing and tonight one of them will be voted off as ten become nine in our search to find a new WWE Diva! Coach walked in front of the ladies and Julia, one of the twins, was eliminated! Coach told the ladies that later tonight, they will have the opportunity to verbally seduce a WWE Superstar, and Coach wants them at their seductive best! A video package then played hyping up the feud between Chris Benoit and Triple H and the path both men have taken since the Royal Rumble. The opening music and video then played as Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler welcomed us to RAW.
Number One Contenders Match
Twenty Man Battle Royal
The music of the Intercontinental Champion, Edge, hit in the arena as he made his way to the ring and the ring was already filled with superstars. Matt Hardy then made his way out to the ring. Chris Jericho then made his way out and the ring is really filling up here in the Melon Arena. Kane made his way down and he is another entrant in this match. The music of Evolution hit and Ric Flair, Randy Orton and Batista made their way out, and they will be taking part in the Battle Royal too! The music of Eric Bischoff then hit in the arena and he said that tonight, we will have a 60 Minute Iron Man Challenge for the WWE Championship, however at SummerSlam, the winner of tonight's championship match will defend that title against the winner of this Battle Royal!
The start:
All of the men went at it in the ring and William Regal was eliminated by Batista. Jericho dropkicked Tyson Tomko and he was eliminated by Jericho and Edge. Jericho charged at Chuck Palumbo and Edge and Jericho are working as a team and they dumped Chuck Palumbo to the outside.
Mid-match Notes:
Randy Orton hit an RKO on Edge and then Flair hit Edge with a low blow. We then went to commercial break. Back on RAW and during the break, Kane eliminated Val Venis from the match with a clothesline. Matt Hardy then almost sent Kane outside but Kane got him out too with a back drop. Kane then mouthed off at Kane and Matt Hardy came back inside and went to work on Kane and he had to be stopped by the referee. Hurricane was eliminated and then Rosey eliminated Stevie Richards and Rodney Mack and then Rosey was sent out by Jericho and Edge.
Tajiri sent Sylvan Grenier to the outside and then also eliminated Rob Conway. Flair went to work on Tajiri in the corner as Batista choked away at Edge. Tajiri was eliminated by Kane. Flair worked over Edge with chops.
Kane worked over Maven as Batista choked on Rhyno. Flair went to the top rope and Edge caught him and threw him into the ring and then Jericho locked in the Walls of Jericho on Flair until it was broken by Batista. Edge scored with a spear on Kane but Kane sat up as we went to yet another commercial break.
Back on RAW and eight men still remain. During the break, Edge was almost eliminated by Orton and Flair but saved himself with a low blow. Kane hit a side walk slam on Maven and then Flair chopped Kane but it had little effect. Kane then gave Flair the Chokeslam. Batista and Kane stared each other down and went to work on other with right hands. Batista then hit a huge spinebuster and then Rhyno hit the Gore on Batista! Maven then eliminated Ric Flair frop the match with a clothesline!
Rhyno hit a big Gore on Maven and then Rhyno was eliminated by Orton. Edge and Jericho double teamed Kane and then Batista joined in and Kane was eliminated. Maven and Orton went to work on each other and Maven almost got Orton out but Orton saved himself but Maven ended up being eliminated by Orton and we are down to the final four with Edge, Jericho, Batista and Edge. Edge and Jericho then double teamed Batista and he was taken out and then Jericho turned on Edge and tossed him out and Edge did not look too happy to say the least!
We are down to the final two and they are Chris Jericho and Randy Orton and the winner will face the World Champion at SummerSlam. Orton scored with a modified spinebuster and Jericho fought back and almost took Orton out with him on his shoulders but Orton was holding on for dear life and then took over on Jericho and he tought he eliminated Jericho but Jericho skinned the cat and got back inside, Orton then clotheslined Jericho but Jericho again held on. Jericho pulled on Orton and both men are teetering but both men fight up and they are both on the apron of the ring trading chops.
The Finish:
Jericho was almost out on the apron and both men are fighting for dear life and then Orton scored an RKO with Jericho on the apron and then Orton scored with a low dropkick to finally eliminate Chris Jericho and Randy Orton is the Number One Contender and he will be inthe main event at SummerSlam!
Winner - Randy Orton
Backstage:
Coach was backstage with the Diva's and next, we will see them seduce a WWE Superstar!
Coach said they have 20 seconds to verbally seduce a WWE Superstar. They started with Michelle and she faced the curtain and it was Kamala! She tried to seduce him and he made funny noises and slapped on his tummy. Christi was next and she faced the curtain and it opened up and she tried to seduce Kamala and she rubbed his belly. Next was Camile, followed by Maria, then Traci, then Carmella and she just laughed and said he was so sexy, whilst laughing. Chandra was up next and she pinched his nipples. Amy was next and the crowd popped for some reason and she danced up against Kamala. Finally we had Joy and she tried to seduce Kamala and that was that. Wrestlecrap Hall of Fame here we come.
Democratic National Convention:
Ivory, Stacy Keibler and Linda McMahon at the Democratic National Convention at the Fleet Center in Boston, Massachusetts. They plugged the Smackdown! Your Vote campaign and spoke about issues surrounding politics. Ivory said if you are 18-30 and have not registered to vote, you should do so.
In The Arena:
Coach introduced the RAW Diva Seach contestants out to the stage and they were in Bikini's and he ran through all the numbers you should call to vote off the next contestant. You can also vote on WWE.com, so go vote, or not.
In The Arena:
Coach introduced the RAW Diva Seach contestants out to the stage and they were in Bikini's and he ran through all the numbers you should call to vote off the next contestant. You can also vote on WWE.com, so go vote, or not.
Backstage:
Orton was shown backstage celebrating with Evolution and Triple H came up and Orton said it will be the biggest honor of his life to face Triple H for the World Championship. Orton offered his hand, and Triple H shook it and Triple H said he did not need luck. There was an intense vibe coming off of the Game.
World Heavyweight Championship Match
Sixty Minute Iron Man Match
Referee: Michael Chioda
Triple H vs. Chris Benoit (c)
The music of Triple H hit in the arena as he made his way to the ring for this Iron Man Match for the World Heavyweight Championship against Chris Benoit where the man with the most falls in an hour will be declared the World Heavyweight Champion! Michael Chioda took both men threw the rules of the match, in the result of a tie we will go to overtime.
The start:
Chris Benoit and Triple H locked up and Triple H backed Benoit to the corner and scored with a right but Benoit reversed and then scored a chop to the chest of the Game. They locked up again and Triple H scored with a shot to the back and then a knee to the midsection. They tied up again and again Triple H scored with some shots to the back and then locked in a side headlock but Benoit escaped with a head scissors.
Mid-match notes:
Chris Benoit locked in a side headlock and took Triple H down to the mat. Triple H escaped and then Benoit attempted to lock in the Crippler Crossface but Triple H rolled to the outside of the ring. Back inside and the two again locked up and Benoit knocked Triple H down with a shoulder block and then Triple H went for the Pedigree but Benoit got out of it. The fans started to chant for Triple H as they again locked up and Triple H gave Benoit a waist lock takedown but Benoit got the advantage with a rear chin lock and then turned it into a side headlock. Benoit was sent to the ropes and came back with a shoulder block and then a hip toss and Benoit again went for the Crossface and Triple H escaped to the outside with six minutes of the match gone. Triple H came back inside and scored with a knee to the gut and sent Benoit to the outside where Benoit scored with some chops and sent HHH back inside. Another lock up and Benoit gave Triple H and leg takedown and then used the ropes to attack the leg of the Game. Benoit kicked away at the leg of Triple H and Benoit then gave HHH a leg lace takedown and again went to the ropes to work on the leg of the Game.
The two men traded punches in the corner and Benoit gave HHH a bodyslam and then drove Triple H's leg knee first into the canvas. Benoit whipped HHH to the corner and charged but was met with a boot to the face. Triple H then scored with a big time DDT as Triple H got himself to his feet. Triple H went to work on Benoit with rights and then stomped Benoit on the mat. Triple H scored with the face buster and went for the Pedigree but Benoit countered and went for the Sharpshooter but Triple H kicked him away. Benoit then locked in the Sharpshooter and then rolled Triple H up using the Crossface for the first fall of the night! Chris Benoit 1-0 Triple H as we went to commercial break.
Back on RAW at the 45 minute mark and Benoit is still in control of the Game. Benoit scored with some shots to the back of the Game and then hit a belly to back suplex for a near fall. Benoit went to work on Triple H with some chops and then locked in an abdominal stretch right in the middle of the ring. Triple H was hiplocked to the outside of the ring by the Game and then Triple H followed him out. HHH rammed Benoit back first into the apron and then viciously whipped Benoit to the corner which floored the World Champion. Triple H went to whip Benoit again but Benoit reversed and then charged at HHH but was met with a boot to the face. Triple H then hit Benoit with some shoulder thrusts in the corner and gave Benoit a big right hand. Benoit tried to fight back but Triple H gave him a backbreaker and took him to the corner and went for an Irish whip but Benoit reversed and sent the Game to the outside and then Benoit hit a tope through the ropes onto Triple H and Benoit's head went right into the barricade.
Back on RAW at the 37 minute mark and Benoit is working over the Game on the outside and during the break, Benoit sent HHH into the steel steps. Back inside the ring and Benoit went for the Sharpshooter but HHH kicked him away and Benoit went back to work on the left leg of the Game and locked in a modified version of the Indian Deathlock but HHH made it to the ropes. Benoit hit a knee breaker on Triple H and locked in a Figure Four Leglock and eventually Triple H managed to turn Benoit over and both men ended up in the ropes. Benoit took HHH to the corner and scored with some mounted punches but Triple H gave him snake eyes. Benoit fought back and gave Triple H the triple vertical suplexes and then headed up top and came off with the headbutt but Triple H moved out of the way. Triple H then sent Benoit sternum first into the turnbuckle and Benoit went down in pain. Triple H then hit the Pedigree to tie up the match 1-1. Benoit then rolled to the outside as Triple H stayed inside and told the referee to count and we are at the 30 minute mark.
Triple H went to the outside and maneuvered the ring steps and then gave Benoit a front suplex into the steps, sternum first. The referee began the count and Benoit couldn't make it back inside and Triple H took a 2-1 lead as we went to another commercial break.
Back on RAW with 18 minutes left and Benoit took the Game down with a hip toss and Triple H fought back and went for the Pedigree but Benoit blocked it and took Triple H down and went for the Sharpshooter but HHH kicked him away and again went for the Pedigree but this time Benoit blocked and locked in the Sharpshooter on the Game in the middle of the ring and Triple H almost made it to the ropes but Benoit dragged him back into the middle of the ring and Triple H was forced to tap out to make it 3-2 in favor of The Game. Triple H clawed to the outside of the ring and attempted to come back inside but Benoit gave him a baseball slide to knock him to the outside. Benoit followed Triple H out and went to work on Triple H with some right hands and chops. Benoit threw HHH inside and then locked in the Crippler Crossface in the center of the ring! Triple H clawed around in the ring desperately trying to get to the ropes and he made it and got his foot on the ropes. Benoit again locked in the Crossface and Triple H was forced to tap out, twice in one match, to tie this match at three falls apiece!
Batista and Ric Flair then made their way down the aisle as the match was tied and we went to commercial break. Back live and Benoit is in control of Triple H in the corner but Triple H fought back and sent Benoit to the outside of the ring. Batista and Ric Flair stood away from Benoit, because they don't want to lose a fall for Triple H via disqualification. Benoit got on the apron and rammed his shoulder into the midsection of the Game. Triple H gave Benoit a knee to send him back outside and then distracted the referee as Batista sent Benoit head first into the ring post! Batista threw Benoit back inside and Triple H made the cover but Benoit kicked out and we have six minutes left! Benoit was busted wide open and Triple H sent Benoit to the corner but Benoit fought back and hit two German's but Triple H blocked the third and went for a clothesline but Benoit moved and Triple H clocked the referee.
Benoit locked in the crossface but Batista and Flair got on the apron and Benoit knocked Batista down and Flair came in with a chair and tossed it to the Game and while Benoit was taking care of Flair, Triple H knocked Benoit out with a chair shot to the back of the head. Eric Bischoff came out with referee Jack Doan and Triple H had a cover and Benoit kicked out! Triple H again made the cover but Benoit continued to kick out and Triple H took out the second referee and then Flair and Batista came inside and Flair held Benoit as Batista went to work on him. Batista then held Benoit as Triple H took some shots and then Eugene came out of the crowd and got into the ring! Eugene charged at Triple H and then went to work on Batista and Flair with right hands and he is taking on all three members of Evolution and he hit a stunner on Flair and a Rock Bottom on the Game and then dropkicked Batista to the outside and then knocked Bischoff off the apron. Triple H went at Eugene with a chair, but Eugene got a hold of it and then knocked Triple H out with the the chair and the fans were eating it up!
The Finish:
We have just over a minute left in the match as Benoit crawled over to make the cover on Triple H. Benoit draped his arm over the Game and we are at 45 seconds. Eugene picked up Michael Chioda and threw him inside and we have under 30 seconds left! Chioda was still groggy and made the cover and Benoit has retained his World Heavyweight Championship with five seconds to go!
Winner, and still World Heavyweight Champion, Chris Benoit
The aftermath:
Eugene jumped up and down for joy on the outside of the ring as the referee held up the hand of Benoit on the canvas. Eugene climbed up on the announce table and clapped Benoit and Benoit looked at him and smiled and told him thanks. Benoit picked up his belt and celebrated and what a match this has been! Triple H was shown and he stared at Eugene who was still on the announce table as Eugene gave him a thumbs down and Triple H looked like he was about to explode!
End of show.
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Event: WWE Monday Night RAW
Date: Monday, July 26th, 2004
Location: The Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
RAW is live tonight from the Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.
WWE RAW Opener:
Backstage, the girls from the Diva Search were shown dancing and tonight one of them will be voted off as ten become nine in our search to find a new WWE Diva! Coach walked in front of the ladies and Julia, one of the twins, was eliminated! Coach told the ladies that later tonight, they will have the opportunity to verbally seduce a WWE Superstar, and Coach wants them at their seductive best! A video package then played hyping up the feud between Chris Benoit and Triple H and the path both men have taken since the Royal Rumble. The opening music and video then played as Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler welcomed us to RAW.
Number One Contenders Match
Twenty Man Battle Royal
The music of the Intercontinental Champion, Edge, hit in the arena as he made his way to the ring and the ring was already filled with superstars. Matt Hardy then made his way out to the ring. Chris Jericho then made his way out and the ring is really filling up here in the Melon Arena. Kane made his way down and he is another entrant in this match. The music of Evolution hit and Ric Flair, Randy Orton and Batista made their way out, and they will be taking part in the Battle Royal too! The music of Eric Bischoff then hit in the arena and he said that tonight, we will have a 60 Minute Iron Man Challenge for the WWE Championship, however at SummerSlam, the winner of tonight's championship match will defend that title against the winner of this Battle Royal!
The start:
All of the men went at it in the ring and William Regal was eliminated by Batista. Jericho dropkicked Tyson Tomko and he was eliminated by Jericho and Edge. Jericho charged at Chuck Palumbo and Edge and Jericho are working as a team and they dumped Chuck Palumbo to the outside.
Mid-match Notes:
Randy Orton hit an RKO on Edge and then Flair hit Edge with a low blow. We then went to commercial break. Back on RAW and during the break, Kane eliminated Val Venis from the match with a clothesline. Matt Hardy then almost sent Kane outside but Kane got him out too with a back drop. Kane then mouthed off at Kane and Matt Hardy came back inside and went to work on Kane and he had to be stopped by the referee. Hurricane was eliminated and then Rosey eliminated Stevie Richards and Rodney Mack and then Rosey was sent out by Jericho and Edge.
Tajiri sent Sylvan Grenier to the outside and then also eliminated Rob Conway. Flair went to work on Tajiri in the corner as Batista choked away at Edge. Tajiri was eliminated by Kane. Flair worked over Edge with chops.
Kane worked over Maven as Batista choked on Rhyno. Flair went to the top rope and Edge caught him and threw him into the ring and then Jericho locked in the Walls of Jericho on Flair until it was broken by Batista. Edge scored with a spear on Kane but Kane sat up as we went to yet another commercial break.
Back on RAW and eight men still remain. During the break, Edge was almost eliminated by Orton and Flair but saved himself with a low blow. Kane hit a side walk slam on Maven and then Flair chopped Kane but it had little effect. Kane then gave Flair the Chokeslam. Batista and Kane stared each other down and went to work on other with right hands. Batista then hit a huge spinebuster and then Rhyno hit the Gore on Batista! Maven then eliminated Ric Flair frop the match with a clothesline!
Rhyno hit a big Gore on Maven and then Rhyno was eliminated by Orton. Edge and Jericho double teamed Kane and then Batista joined in and Kane was eliminated. Maven and Orton went to work on each other and Maven almost got Orton out but Orton saved himself but Maven ended up being eliminated by Orton and we are down to the final four with Edge, Jericho, Batista and Edge. Edge and Jericho then double teamed Batista and he was taken out and then Jericho turned on Edge and tossed him out and Edge did not look too happy to say the least!
We are down to the final two and they are Chris Jericho and Randy Orton and the winner will face the World Champion at SummerSlam. Orton scored with a modified spinebuster and Jericho fought back and almost took Orton out with him on his shoulders but Orton was holding on for dear life and then took over on Jericho and he tought he eliminated Jericho but Jericho skinned the cat and got back inside, Orton then clotheslined Jericho but Jericho again held on. Jericho pulled on Orton and both men are teetering but both men fight up and they are both on the apron of the ring trading chops.
The Finish:
Jericho was almost out on the apron and both men are fighting for dear life and then Orton scored an RKO with Jericho on the apron and then Orton scored with a low dropkick to finally eliminate Chris Jericho and Randy Orton is the Number One Contender and he will be inthe main event at SummerSlam!
Winner - Randy Orton
Backstage:
Coach was backstage with the Diva's and next, we will see them seduce a WWE Superstar!
Coach said they have 20 seconds to verbally seduce a WWE Superstar. They started with Michelle and she faced the curtain and it was Kamala! She tried to seduce him and he made funny noises and slapped on his tummy. Christi was next and she faced the curtain and it opened up and she tried to seduce Kamala and she rubbed his belly. Next was Camile, followed by Maria, then Traci, then Carmella and she just laughed and said he was so sexy, whilst laughing. Chandra was up next and she pinched his nipples. Amy was next and the crowd popped for some reason and she danced up against Kamala. Finally we had Joy and she tried to seduce Kamala and that was that. Wrestlecrap Hall of Fame here we come.
Democratic National Convention:
Ivory, Stacy Keibler and Linda McMahon at the Democratic National Convention at the Fleet Center in Boston, Massachusetts. They plugged the Smackdown! Your Vote campaign and spoke about issues surrounding politics. Ivory said if you are 18-30 and have not registered to vote, you should do so.
In The Arena:
Coach introduced the RAW Diva Seach contestants out to the stage and they were in Bikini's and he ran through all the numbers you should call to vote off the next contestant. You can also vote on WWE.com, so go vote, or not.
In The Arena:
Coach introduced the RAW Diva Seach contestants out to the stage and they were in Bikini's and he ran through all the numbers you should call to vote off the next contestant. You can also vote on WWE.com, so go vote, or not.
Backstage:
Orton was shown backstage celebrating with Evolution and Triple H came up and Orton said it will be the biggest honor of his life to face Triple H for the World Championship. Orton offered his hand, and Triple H shook it and Triple H said he did not need luck. There was an intense vibe coming off of the Game.
World Heavyweight Championship Match
Sixty Minute Iron Man Match
Referee: Michael Chioda
Triple H vs. Chris Benoit (c)
The music of Triple H hit in the arena as he made his way to the ring for this Iron Man Match for the World Heavyweight Championship against Chris Benoit where the man with the most falls in an hour will be declared the World Heavyweight Champion! Michael Chioda took both men threw the rules of the match, in the result of a tie we will go to overtime.
The start:
Chris Benoit and Triple H locked up and Triple H backed Benoit to the corner and scored with a right but Benoit reversed and then scored a chop to the chest of the Game. They locked up again and Triple H scored with a shot to the back and then a knee to the midsection. They tied up again and again Triple H scored with some shots to the back and then locked in a side headlock but Benoit escaped with a head scissors.
Mid-match notes:
Chris Benoit locked in a side headlock and took Triple H down to the mat. Triple H escaped and then Benoit attempted to lock in the Crippler Crossface but Triple H rolled to the outside of the ring. Back inside and the two again locked up and Benoit knocked Triple H down with a shoulder block and then Triple H went for the Pedigree but Benoit got out of it. The fans started to chant for Triple H as they again locked up and Triple H gave Benoit a waist lock takedown but Benoit got the advantage with a rear chin lock and then turned it into a side headlock. Benoit was sent to the ropes and came back with a shoulder block and then a hip toss and Benoit again went for the Crossface and Triple H escaped to the outside with six minutes of the match gone. Triple H came back inside and scored with a knee to the gut and sent Benoit to the outside where Benoit scored with some chops and sent HHH back inside. Another lock up and Benoit gave Triple H and leg takedown and then used the ropes to attack the leg of the Game. Benoit kicked away at the leg of Triple H and Benoit then gave HHH a leg lace takedown and again went to the ropes to work on the leg of the Game.
The two men traded punches in the corner and Benoit gave HHH a bodyslam and then drove Triple H's leg knee first into the canvas. Benoit whipped HHH to the corner and charged but was met with a boot to the face. Triple H then scored with a big time DDT as Triple H got himself to his feet. Triple H went to work on Benoit with rights and then stomped Benoit on the mat. Triple H scored with the face buster and went for the Pedigree but Benoit countered and went for the Sharpshooter but Triple H kicked him away. Benoit then locked in the Sharpshooter and then rolled Triple H up using the Crossface for the first fall of the night! Chris Benoit 1-0 Triple H as we went to commercial break.
Back on RAW at the 45 minute mark and Benoit is still in control of the Game. Benoit scored with some shots to the back of the Game and then hit a belly to back suplex for a near fall. Benoit went to work on Triple H with some chops and then locked in an abdominal stretch right in the middle of the ring. Triple H was hiplocked to the outside of the ring by the Game and then Triple H followed him out. HHH rammed Benoit back first into the apron and then viciously whipped Benoit to the corner which floored the World Champion. Triple H went to whip Benoit again but Benoit reversed and then charged at HHH but was met with a boot to the face. Triple H then hit Benoit with some shoulder thrusts in the corner and gave Benoit a big right hand. Benoit tried to fight back but Triple H gave him a backbreaker and took him to the corner and went for an Irish whip but Benoit reversed and sent the Game to the outside and then Benoit hit a tope through the ropes onto Triple H and Benoit's head went right into the barricade.
Back on RAW at the 37 minute mark and Benoit is working over the Game on the outside and during the break, Benoit sent HHH into the steel steps. Back inside the ring and Benoit went for the Sharpshooter but HHH kicked him away and Benoit went back to work on the left leg of the Game and locked in a modified version of the Indian Deathlock but HHH made it to the ropes. Benoit hit a knee breaker on Triple H and locked in a Figure Four Leglock and eventually Triple H managed to turn Benoit over and both men ended up in the ropes. Benoit took HHH to the corner and scored with some mounted punches but Triple H gave him snake eyes. Benoit fought back and gave Triple H the triple vertical suplexes and then headed up top and came off with the headbutt but Triple H moved out of the way. Triple H then sent Benoit sternum first into the turnbuckle and Benoit went down in pain. Triple H then hit the Pedigree to tie up the match 1-1. Benoit then rolled to the outside as Triple H stayed inside and told the referee to count and we are at the 30 minute mark.
Triple H went to the outside and maneuvered the ring steps and then gave Benoit a front suplex into the steps, sternum first. The referee began the count and Benoit couldn't make it back inside and Triple H took a 2-1 lead as we went to another commercial break.
Back on RAW with 18 minutes left and Benoit took the Game down with a hip toss and Triple H fought back and went for the Pedigree but Benoit blocked it and took Triple H down and went for the Sharpshooter but HHH kicked him away and again went for the Pedigree but this time Benoit blocked and locked in the Sharpshooter on the Game in the middle of the ring and Triple H almost made it to the ropes but Benoit dragged him back into the middle of the ring and Triple H was forced to tap out to make it 3-2 in favor of The Game. Triple H clawed to the outside of the ring and attempted to come back inside but Benoit gave him a baseball slide to knock him to the outside. Benoit followed Triple H out and went to work on Triple H with some right hands and chops. Benoit threw HHH inside and then locked in the Crippler Crossface in the center of the ring! Triple H clawed around in the ring desperately trying to get to the ropes and he made it and got his foot on the ropes. Benoit again locked in the Crossface and Triple H was forced to tap out, twice in one match, to tie this match at three falls apiece!
Batista and Ric Flair then made their way down the aisle as the match was tied and we went to commercial break. Back live and Benoit is in control of Triple H in the corner but Triple H fought back and sent Benoit to the outside of the ring. Batista and Ric Flair stood away from Benoit, because they don't want to lose a fall for Triple H via disqualification. Benoit got on the apron and rammed his shoulder into the midsection of the Game. Triple H gave Benoit a knee to send him back outside and then distracted the referee as Batista sent Benoit head first into the ring post! Batista threw Benoit back inside and Triple H made the cover but Benoit kicked out and we have six minutes left! Benoit was busted wide open and Triple H sent Benoit to the corner but Benoit fought back and hit two German's but Triple H blocked the third and went for a clothesline but Benoit moved and Triple H clocked the referee.
Benoit locked in the crossface but Batista and Flair got on the apron and Benoit knocked Batista down and Flair came in with a chair and tossed it to the Game and while Benoit was taking care of Flair, Triple H knocked Benoit out with a chair shot to the back of the head. Eric Bischoff came out with referee Jack Doan and Triple H had a cover and Benoit kicked out! Triple H again made the cover but Benoit continued to kick out and Triple H took out the second referee and then Flair and Batista came inside and Flair held Benoit as Batista went to work on him. Batista then held Benoit as Triple H took some shots and then Eugene came out of the crowd and got into the ring! Eugene charged at Triple H and then went to work on Batista and Flair with right hands and he is taking on all three members of Evolution and he hit a stunner on Flair and a Rock Bottom on the Game and then dropkicked Batista to the outside and then knocked Bischoff off the apron. Triple H went at Eugene with a chair, but Eugene got a hold of it and then knocked Triple H out with the the chair and the fans were eating it up!
The Finish:
We have just over a minute left in the match as Benoit crawled over to make the cover on Triple H. Benoit draped his arm over the Game and we are at 45 seconds. Eugene picked up Michael Chioda and threw him inside and we have under 30 seconds left! Chioda was still groggy and made the cover and Benoit has retained his World Heavyweight Championship with five seconds to go!
Winner, and still World Heavyweight Champion, Chris Benoit
The aftermath:
Eugene jumped up and down for joy on the outside of the ring as the referee held up the hand of Benoit on the canvas. Eugene climbed up on the announce table and clapped Benoit and Benoit looked at him and smiled and told him thanks. Benoit picked up his belt and celebrated and what a match this has been! Triple H was shown and he stared at Eugene who was still on the announce table as Eugene gave him a thumbs down and Triple H looked like he was about to explode!
End of show.