Peoples King
04-19-2004, 05:50 PM
Live from the SaddleDome in Calgary, Alberta
The show begins with a clip of last nights main event. Its shows HBK tapping out to the Sharpshooter and Chris Beniot celebrating with the World title and the Canadian flag.
The music video rolls and the pyro hits. We go live to the SaddleDome where the Calgary crowd are going crazy. The camera cuts down to JR and Jerry 'the King' Lawlor who welcome us live to Calgary. They talk about last nights show and how it wasnt overshadowed by WrestleMania. Ross mentions that Bret Hart is live in attendence. The camera cuts down to the Hitman and the crowd go wild. Bret smiles at the camera as we go back to a shot of the entrance ramp as we are ready for our first match.
Once Heindenreich is in the ring, 'Im Back' hits and Eric Bischoff come out to some pretty sizeable heat. He stays on stage and takes a mic from his jacket pocket. Bischoff says that tonight Jon Heindenreich and the Raw fans are going to get a huge shock. He says that his announcement is huge and it will rock the foundations of Raw becasue he has signed a new allie. Bisch says the man he is about to call out is a man that WWE Smackdown were dumb enough to release......... Sean o'Haire!
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First Match
Jon Heindenreich vs Sean O'Haire
As O'Haire gets into the ring Heindenreih attacks. He pounds him in the corner but O'Haire soon comes back. Bisch's allie control the rest of the contest hitting a Suplex and a T-bone Suplex for nearfalls. Heindenreich stages a comeback but out of nowhere Sean hits the WidowMaker. He heads to the top rope and hits the Seanton Bomb for the 1 2 3.
Winner: Sean O'Haire via pinfall
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The camera cuts backstage and Chris Beniot is shown arriving to a huge pop. He is wearing a suit and has the World title on his shoulder
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Coachs music hits and he makes his way down to the ring accompanied by Garrison Cade. The crowd give them both alot of heat but Coach just laughs it off. They slide into the ring and Coachman takes the mic from Lillian. He laughs to himself before saying that Tajiri just learnt how Raw works and who it is you have to know to get by. He says that last night he beat the Buzzsaw thanks to some help from a friend. Coach turns to Cade and tells him to let the people know why he did what he did. Cade takes the mic. He says he didnt just interfere in the match up last night to teach Tajiri a lesson. He says that he interfered because he was getting a chance to be here on Raw, side by side with Coach. He wanted to be side by side with Coach so that he could do this. Cade suddenly knocks Coach down with a right hand to a huge pop. He lays some boots into Coachman before turning up to the stage. Tajiris music hits and he makes his way to the ring to a good response. Tajiri is smiling and Cade returns the smile. As Tajiri gets into the ring, Cade gets Coach to his feet. Kick of Death to Coachman! Cade lets him drop and then raises Tajiris hand into the air.
Commercial
When we return we are in the locker-room. Lance Storm is sitting down and has his eyes fixed on the floor. Val Venis walks into the shot. He looks at Lance and asks if anything is wrong. Storm asks should there be? Venis tells Lance that he hasnt been acting himself lately. He says that Lance need to lighten up and remember where they are tonight. He says that Lance is home and tonight the two of them will win a chance to have a shot at the World Tag Team titles. Storm looks at Venis for a few seconds before nodding slowly.
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Second Match
A-Train vs Steven Richards w/Victoria
The Train is making his Raw debut tonight. Pretty standard match up. A-Train uses his bulk to take control. He hits power offense and gives Stevie very little chance to get a serious attack mounted. A-Train tries for the Train Wreck but Stevie slips off. Boot to the gut by Richards and he hits the Stevie T for the pinfall.
Winner: Steven Richards via pinfall
Victoria celebrates in the ring with Stevie but the A-Train recovers and attacks them. He hits the Train Wreck on Richards and then the Derailer on Victoria
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Matt Hardy strolls into Bischs office. Eric seems suprised to see Matt. He goes to get up but Matt insists that he stay seated. Matt asks if Eric Bischoff knows who he is? He aks if Bisch remembers why Matt Hardy let his Smackdown contract expire? Bisch says yes to both questions. Matt then asks why it is Sean O'Haire gets a match on the card and Version 1 just sits around doing squat! Bisch says that no one speaks to him in such way. Nitro comes in and asks if everything is alright? Bisch tells him to get rid of Hardy. Matt doesnt give Johnny a chance as he lays into him with right hands. He tells Bisch that he better be on the card next week. If he isnt then it wont be Johnny Nitro layed out on his back.
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'You Think You Know Me.' Edge comes out to a loud pop from his fellow Canucks. He pumps up the crowd on the stage before walking down to the ring with a purpose. Edge climbs between the ropes and is handed a mic. He looks out at the crowd and says first off he wants to welcome Bret Hart to Raw. Edge then says that last night he did what no one thought possible. He returned and beat Kane at Backlash. He says that is only a matter of time before........ 'Evolution'! The Intercontinental champion Randy Orton comes out to a pop followed by severe heat. He makes his way down to the ring and seems to already have a mic. Orton gets in Edges face. He says that no one wants to see Edge out in the ring and that it is now time for him to talk about what he did to Mick Foley at Backlash. Edge looks annoyed and tells Orton that he isnt finished and that Randy better turn around if he knows whats good for him. Orton laughs at Edge and says that he is a Legend Killer and that Edge best get out of the ring before he makes him angry. The two have a stand off before finally Edge backs off to the suprise of the crowd. He putd up his hands and lets Orton know the ring is here. Edge then explodes into life with a Spear to the IC champion! The crowd go nuts and Edge rolls out of the ring and heads back up the ramp.
Commercial
Orton is in the back with his hands to his ribs. Flair, Batista and Triple H are with him. Randy says that he wants Edge in a match up next week. Naitch tells Randy to calm down and says he isnt 100%. Triple He though says Edge has it coming to him. He says that he will talk to Bisch about making the match up.
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Third Match
Rhyno vs GrandMaster Sexay
The Master tries to get Rhyno off his vertical base by tageting his leg with dropkicks and choopblocks. However it doesnt work as the Man Beast unleashes his power and dominates Sexay. The GrandMaster does make a comeback but he misses the Hip Hop Drop. Rhyno takes advantage, hitting the Gore for the 1 2 3.
Winner: Rhyno via pinfall
Rhyn makes his way up the ramp with a smile on his face. He turns to go through the curtain when he gets a chair to the head. Sean O'Haire comes from behind the curtain with the chair. He holds it up before throwing it to the ground.
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[CENTER]Bisch is in his office. Trips walks in. He says that Orton wants Edge in a match up next week. Bischoff says that his hands are tied on this one. But he will give Randy a chance to get Edge. He says that next weeks main event will be a six pack challenge with Triple H, Randy Orton, Edge, Chris Jericho, Kane and Shelton Benjamin competing in it. The winner will get a World title shot against Chris Beniot at Bad Blood. Trips smiles and says not only will he get his title shot but Randy Orton will take care of Edge.[CENTER]
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5, 4, 3, 2, 1........... Pyro explodes and the crowd go wild. Chris Jericho stands atop the ramp to a huge pop. He makes his way down to the ring and slaps a few hands on the way. He shakes Brets hand before stepping into the ring for the Highlite Reel. Jericho says that tonight it would make sense for him to run clips from Montreal....... but he doesnt want to drag the past up. No instead Chris Jericho is looking to the future. But he will have one glance at the past. The Jerithron shows a clip of Jericho beating Christian and Trish Stratus last night at Backlash. Jericho says that last night he got retribution when he beat that slut and her little bitch Christian. But his guest tonight has nothing to do with Trish or Christian but with Eric Bischoff. Please welcome to the ring........ Christians music hits and he comes out with Trish. Christian stops at the bottom of the ramp and has a mic already. He says that Jericho wont be having a Highlite Reel tonight or anyother night. He says it is true that Jericho beat himself and Trish but that doesnt change the fact that they screwed him at Mania. Jericho says thats true but he doesnt want the slut back anyway. Christian says Jericho can say what he likes but it doent change the fact that this little feud isnt over. Christian says he humiliated Jericho but now he wants Jericho out of the business. Chris says that if Christian wants him then he is here right now. Christian informs Jericho that he isnt that dumb. He says he wants Y2J two weeks from today on Raw inside a steel cage. Jericho thinks it over and agrees. Christian says this time there is no humiliation, this time Jericho will be retired.
Commercial
HBK is headed down the corridor and the Calgary crowd dont give him a warm welcome. Eugene stumbles through a door way into Michaels nearly knocking him off his feet. Regal comes out and doesnt look happy. He calls Eugene a bloody idiot and says that he is a waste of his time. HBK tells Regal to lay off the kid. He says Eugene just wasnt looking where he was going. Regal glares at HBK and says it wouldnt matter anyway because Eugene is a retard! Michaels gets in Regals face and says that William should respect Dinsmore. Regal laughs and asks how can he respect that. Bischoff comes out of nowhere and gets between the two. He says that this is none of HBK business. Michaels says that he is going to look out for Eugene and keep an eye on Regal. He leaves and Regal looks at Bisch.
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Fourth Match
Gauntlet for Number One Contender Spot for IC title
Tajiri vs Maven vs Chuck Palumbo vs Shelton Benjamin vs Tommy Dreamer vs Garrison Cade
Tajiri and Maven started off in the ring. Tajiri schooled Maven with stiff kicks and some great submission moves. Maven tried to mount and offence but recieved the Kick of Death for his troubles.
Palumbo in and the big Italian used his physique to dominate Tajiri in the early exchanges. Tajiri though kept with him getting a nearfall with a walk to ropes Tornedo DDT. He hit the Kick of Death but Coachman came jogging down to the ring, distracting Tajiri. Palumbo rolled him up with some tights.
Benjamin came in as Coach escaped up the ramp. He went right to work on Chuck, targeting his left leg. The San Diego native once again used his physical power to try and beat down his opponent. However Benjamin hit a Moonsault for the 1 2 3.
Dreamer gave Benjamin no time to rest and went right for the two time WWE Tag Team champion. Dreamer and Benjamin blended brawling with some nice in ring technical work as well. Dreamer went for the Spicolli Driver but Benjamin landed on his feet and got the Inside Cradle for the elimination.
Garison Cade gave Benjamin no rest once again and started to wear down the torso of the All American. Cade dominated most of the exchange and showed some very nice technical work. Benjamin fought hard and looked to have the win but Cade wouldnt let up. Cade went up top and hit a Crossbody but Benjamin rolled through for the 3!
Winner: And number one contender for IC title, Shelton Benjamin
Cade rolled out of the ring quickly and went up the ramp. Benjamin stayed in the ring to celebrate but Orton and Batista came out. Batista distracted Benjamin allowing Orton to roll in and hit him with the IC title across the back of the head. Randy stood over Benjamin before raising the title above his head. Orton and Batista went to leave but Edge came out, Spearing Orton on the ramp! Batista went for Edge but recieved a Spear as well for his trouble.
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Kane is seated in a boiler room. He looks at the camera. Kane says that last night he left himself down. He says that he gave the fans what they wanted and let a pretty boy walk away thinking he was the best. Well Kane is sick of giving to others. Last month he gave the fans the satisfaction of seeing the Undertaker beat him. Well now Kane is going to take from the fans the very thing that they love so much. Kane smiles as the camera fades out.
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Beniots music hits and the Calgary crowd go wild. They are in a frenzy by the time to WorldHeavyweight champion appears on the stage. He walks down to the ring and the pop just gets louder. Beniot slides into the ring and looks out at the fans who are still going. He holds up the title and the pop gets louder again. Beniot raises the mic but cannot speak over the noise of the fans. Finally they settle down enough to let the Rabid Wolverine speak. He says that last night he took on two of the worlds greatest and beat them one more time. He said he did it not only for himself. But for Canada. For his family and for all the fans. He says that last night he held in his heart the memories of Stu Hart, Owen Hart, Davey Boy Smith and the Dynamite Kid. Beniot dedicates the title to them but also to one more man and that man is in the crowd, Bret Hart! Beniot asks Bret to come into the ring. The Hittman seems reluctant but finally hops the guardrail and gets into the ring. Before Beniot cane say anything Triple Hs music hits and the Game comes out to some of the loudest heat ever. He walks right for the ring. Trips gets in and eyes both Beniot and the Hittman. Trips takes a mic. He sarcastically asks if he is interupting anything. Trips said that he had to come out because he was getting sick backstage just listening to Chris Beniot talk. Triple H says he didnt come to Raw to watch Bret and Chris Beniot jerk one another off but to remind Beniot that it was Shawn Michales that tapped out last night and not the Game. Trips declares that he will win next weeks main event and go onto win back HIS World title. Beniot gets in Hunters face and says that at WrestleMania he made Triple H cry out and tap out. He says it wasnt a fluke and that he can do it again. Trips points over to Bret. He says that Beniot better take a good look at the Hitman because thats what Beniot is going to become. He says that soon Chris Beniot will be some dried up, sour son of a bitch who talks about his glory days. He says soon, Beniot will be a loser just like Bret Hart. Hart gets into Trips face and the crowd are unmerciful with the heat. Evolutions music hits and Flair comes down to the ring with Batista. They slide in behind the Game and Trips smiles at Hart and Beniot. Triple H says that Bret and Chris can try it if they want. Bret reaches for the mic of Beniot. He says that he knows how great Triple H is, how great Flair was and how great Batista could be. He says he may not be in the best of shape but he cant just let Triple H insult his honour. So Bret tells Evolution to bring it. Bret throws down the mic and takes off his jacket as does Beniot. Trips looks back at the World Tag Team Champions. He looks at Hart and then at Beniot. Trips does a gulp and says that he doesnt want to waste his time. The Game backs up as do his colleagues. Evolution back up the ramp leaving Beniot and Hart in the ring. Beniot raises Brets hand to a huge pop.
Commercial
Main Event
Three Corner Tag Team Match for Number One Contender Spot
Val Venis & Lance Storm vs Hurricane & Rosey vs Test & Scott Steiner
Storm and Hurricane start things off in the ring with some technical action. The Canadian, and fan favourite for the match, gets the better of Hurri and tags in Venis. Val and Hurri exchange holds before Hurricane tags in big Rosey. The Samoan runs right over Venis. He dominates him before Test gets the blind tag. Test and Steiner go to work on Venis but the Canuck has the smarts to tag out to Hurricane. Hurri gets eaten alive by Steiner and Test and they occasionally bring Storm into the fray. Whip off the ropes but Test and Steiner miss a double clothesline allowing Hurri to hit a double Hurri Shot. Hot tag to Rosie and the **** cleans house. Venis tags in blind off Test but gets destroyed by Rosie. Hurri in and he Chokeslams Test before throwing Steiner over the top. Superkick from Storm knocks him down. Storm then hits the Superkick on Rosie, knocking him to the floor. Venis hits the Money Shot on Hurricane but Storm pulls him off! Venis asks whats up when he gets a Superkick to the face. Storm leaves to tremendous heat as Hurri covers, 1 2 3.
Winners: And Number One Contenders, Hurricane & Rosey via pinfall
Storm comes out on stage with a mic. He tells Venis that he is sick of playing his game. He says it is his time now.
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Edge is making his way to his car when Batista comes out of nowhere with a steel pipe to the back of the head. He delivers a few stomps to Edge before disappearing
Orton is in the ring. He has the IC title in his hand and is getting some heat from the crowd. He says that at Backlash he proved once and for all that he was a Legend Killer and that Mick Foleys career is over. He says that no matter what Foley threw at him, he had an answer to it. Orton says that he retained his Intercontinental title and did so in a fashion that proves just why he is the greatest Intercontinental champion of all time. Skreeeeeeeeeeeesh, Foleys music hits and the crowd go ape ****e. Orton looks up at the ramp with a smile as Mick Foley comes out with his arm raised in the air. Foley gets into the ring. Mick looks Orton in the eye and says that last night, Randy was the better man. He says that Randy showed just why he is one of the brightest stars in the industry. He says that Orton may have alot of flaws but in the ring he has none. Orton says that he knows how hard it was to hear Foley say that. He says that he wasnt the better man last night but is a better man then Foley. He says that Mick doesnt deserve to step into the ring with Randy. Infact Orton will only let Mick in the ring if Foley kisses his feet. Mick asks what Orton just said and the IC champ repeats it. Foley looks at the crowd and then at Orton. He asks just what kind of dumb son of a bitch Randy is!? He says that Orton was great last night but he hasnt done half the things Mick has done. He says that Randy may well by the Intercontinental champion but he will never have the respect that Mick has. Mick says that Orton can kiss his ass. Low blow by Orton and he connects with the RKO to Mick Foley! Orton grabs the stick. He says that Foley never learns! Orton wants Foley off of Raw and he wants him gone soon. Orton says he is the Legend Killer and the Intercontinental champion. He says Foleys time is up. Orton raises the title into the air. [End Show]
The show begins with a clip of last nights main event. Its shows HBK tapping out to the Sharpshooter and Chris Beniot celebrating with the World title and the Canadian flag.
The music video rolls and the pyro hits. We go live to the SaddleDome where the Calgary crowd are going crazy. The camera cuts down to JR and Jerry 'the King' Lawlor who welcome us live to Calgary. They talk about last nights show and how it wasnt overshadowed by WrestleMania. Ross mentions that Bret Hart is live in attendence. The camera cuts down to the Hitman and the crowd go wild. Bret smiles at the camera as we go back to a shot of the entrance ramp as we are ready for our first match.
Once Heindenreich is in the ring, 'Im Back' hits and Eric Bischoff come out to some pretty sizeable heat. He stays on stage and takes a mic from his jacket pocket. Bischoff says that tonight Jon Heindenreich and the Raw fans are going to get a huge shock. He says that his announcement is huge and it will rock the foundations of Raw becasue he has signed a new allie. Bisch says the man he is about to call out is a man that WWE Smackdown were dumb enough to release......... Sean o'Haire!
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First Match
Jon Heindenreich vs Sean O'Haire
As O'Haire gets into the ring Heindenreih attacks. He pounds him in the corner but O'Haire soon comes back. Bisch's allie control the rest of the contest hitting a Suplex and a T-bone Suplex for nearfalls. Heindenreich stages a comeback but out of nowhere Sean hits the WidowMaker. He heads to the top rope and hits the Seanton Bomb for the 1 2 3.
Winner: Sean O'Haire via pinfall
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The camera cuts backstage and Chris Beniot is shown arriving to a huge pop. He is wearing a suit and has the World title on his shoulder
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Coachs music hits and he makes his way down to the ring accompanied by Garrison Cade. The crowd give them both alot of heat but Coach just laughs it off. They slide into the ring and Coachman takes the mic from Lillian. He laughs to himself before saying that Tajiri just learnt how Raw works and who it is you have to know to get by. He says that last night he beat the Buzzsaw thanks to some help from a friend. Coach turns to Cade and tells him to let the people know why he did what he did. Cade takes the mic. He says he didnt just interfere in the match up last night to teach Tajiri a lesson. He says that he interfered because he was getting a chance to be here on Raw, side by side with Coach. He wanted to be side by side with Coach so that he could do this. Cade suddenly knocks Coach down with a right hand to a huge pop. He lays some boots into Coachman before turning up to the stage. Tajiris music hits and he makes his way to the ring to a good response. Tajiri is smiling and Cade returns the smile. As Tajiri gets into the ring, Cade gets Coach to his feet. Kick of Death to Coachman! Cade lets him drop and then raises Tajiris hand into the air.
Commercial
When we return we are in the locker-room. Lance Storm is sitting down and has his eyes fixed on the floor. Val Venis walks into the shot. He looks at Lance and asks if anything is wrong. Storm asks should there be? Venis tells Lance that he hasnt been acting himself lately. He says that Lance need to lighten up and remember where they are tonight. He says that Lance is home and tonight the two of them will win a chance to have a shot at the World Tag Team titles. Storm looks at Venis for a few seconds before nodding slowly.
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Second Match
A-Train vs Steven Richards w/Victoria
The Train is making his Raw debut tonight. Pretty standard match up. A-Train uses his bulk to take control. He hits power offense and gives Stevie very little chance to get a serious attack mounted. A-Train tries for the Train Wreck but Stevie slips off. Boot to the gut by Richards and he hits the Stevie T for the pinfall.
Winner: Steven Richards via pinfall
Victoria celebrates in the ring with Stevie but the A-Train recovers and attacks them. He hits the Train Wreck on Richards and then the Derailer on Victoria
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Matt Hardy strolls into Bischs office. Eric seems suprised to see Matt. He goes to get up but Matt insists that he stay seated. Matt asks if Eric Bischoff knows who he is? He aks if Bisch remembers why Matt Hardy let his Smackdown contract expire? Bisch says yes to both questions. Matt then asks why it is Sean O'Haire gets a match on the card and Version 1 just sits around doing squat! Bisch says that no one speaks to him in such way. Nitro comes in and asks if everything is alright? Bisch tells him to get rid of Hardy. Matt doesnt give Johnny a chance as he lays into him with right hands. He tells Bisch that he better be on the card next week. If he isnt then it wont be Johnny Nitro layed out on his back.
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'You Think You Know Me.' Edge comes out to a loud pop from his fellow Canucks. He pumps up the crowd on the stage before walking down to the ring with a purpose. Edge climbs between the ropes and is handed a mic. He looks out at the crowd and says first off he wants to welcome Bret Hart to Raw. Edge then says that last night he did what no one thought possible. He returned and beat Kane at Backlash. He says that is only a matter of time before........ 'Evolution'! The Intercontinental champion Randy Orton comes out to a pop followed by severe heat. He makes his way down to the ring and seems to already have a mic. Orton gets in Edges face. He says that no one wants to see Edge out in the ring and that it is now time for him to talk about what he did to Mick Foley at Backlash. Edge looks annoyed and tells Orton that he isnt finished and that Randy better turn around if he knows whats good for him. Orton laughs at Edge and says that he is a Legend Killer and that Edge best get out of the ring before he makes him angry. The two have a stand off before finally Edge backs off to the suprise of the crowd. He putd up his hands and lets Orton know the ring is here. Edge then explodes into life with a Spear to the IC champion! The crowd go nuts and Edge rolls out of the ring and heads back up the ramp.
Commercial
Orton is in the back with his hands to his ribs. Flair, Batista and Triple H are with him. Randy says that he wants Edge in a match up next week. Naitch tells Randy to calm down and says he isnt 100%. Triple He though says Edge has it coming to him. He says that he will talk to Bisch about making the match up.
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Third Match
Rhyno vs GrandMaster Sexay
The Master tries to get Rhyno off his vertical base by tageting his leg with dropkicks and choopblocks. However it doesnt work as the Man Beast unleashes his power and dominates Sexay. The GrandMaster does make a comeback but he misses the Hip Hop Drop. Rhyno takes advantage, hitting the Gore for the 1 2 3.
Winner: Rhyno via pinfall
Rhyn makes his way up the ramp with a smile on his face. He turns to go through the curtain when he gets a chair to the head. Sean O'Haire comes from behind the curtain with the chair. He holds it up before throwing it to the ground.
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[CENTER]Bisch is in his office. Trips walks in. He says that Orton wants Edge in a match up next week. Bischoff says that his hands are tied on this one. But he will give Randy a chance to get Edge. He says that next weeks main event will be a six pack challenge with Triple H, Randy Orton, Edge, Chris Jericho, Kane and Shelton Benjamin competing in it. The winner will get a World title shot against Chris Beniot at Bad Blood. Trips smiles and says not only will he get his title shot but Randy Orton will take care of Edge.[CENTER]
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5, 4, 3, 2, 1........... Pyro explodes and the crowd go wild. Chris Jericho stands atop the ramp to a huge pop. He makes his way down to the ring and slaps a few hands on the way. He shakes Brets hand before stepping into the ring for the Highlite Reel. Jericho says that tonight it would make sense for him to run clips from Montreal....... but he doesnt want to drag the past up. No instead Chris Jericho is looking to the future. But he will have one glance at the past. The Jerithron shows a clip of Jericho beating Christian and Trish Stratus last night at Backlash. Jericho says that last night he got retribution when he beat that slut and her little bitch Christian. But his guest tonight has nothing to do with Trish or Christian but with Eric Bischoff. Please welcome to the ring........ Christians music hits and he comes out with Trish. Christian stops at the bottom of the ramp and has a mic already. He says that Jericho wont be having a Highlite Reel tonight or anyother night. He says it is true that Jericho beat himself and Trish but that doesnt change the fact that they screwed him at Mania. Jericho says thats true but he doesnt want the slut back anyway. Christian says Jericho can say what he likes but it doent change the fact that this little feud isnt over. Christian says he humiliated Jericho but now he wants Jericho out of the business. Chris says that if Christian wants him then he is here right now. Christian informs Jericho that he isnt that dumb. He says he wants Y2J two weeks from today on Raw inside a steel cage. Jericho thinks it over and agrees. Christian says this time there is no humiliation, this time Jericho will be retired.
Commercial
HBK is headed down the corridor and the Calgary crowd dont give him a warm welcome. Eugene stumbles through a door way into Michaels nearly knocking him off his feet. Regal comes out and doesnt look happy. He calls Eugene a bloody idiot and says that he is a waste of his time. HBK tells Regal to lay off the kid. He says Eugene just wasnt looking where he was going. Regal glares at HBK and says it wouldnt matter anyway because Eugene is a retard! Michaels gets in Regals face and says that William should respect Dinsmore. Regal laughs and asks how can he respect that. Bischoff comes out of nowhere and gets between the two. He says that this is none of HBK business. Michaels says that he is going to look out for Eugene and keep an eye on Regal. He leaves and Regal looks at Bisch.
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Fourth Match
Gauntlet for Number One Contender Spot for IC title
Tajiri vs Maven vs Chuck Palumbo vs Shelton Benjamin vs Tommy Dreamer vs Garrison Cade
Tajiri and Maven started off in the ring. Tajiri schooled Maven with stiff kicks and some great submission moves. Maven tried to mount and offence but recieved the Kick of Death for his troubles.
Palumbo in and the big Italian used his physique to dominate Tajiri in the early exchanges. Tajiri though kept with him getting a nearfall with a walk to ropes Tornedo DDT. He hit the Kick of Death but Coachman came jogging down to the ring, distracting Tajiri. Palumbo rolled him up with some tights.
Benjamin came in as Coach escaped up the ramp. He went right to work on Chuck, targeting his left leg. The San Diego native once again used his physical power to try and beat down his opponent. However Benjamin hit a Moonsault for the 1 2 3.
Dreamer gave Benjamin no time to rest and went right for the two time WWE Tag Team champion. Dreamer and Benjamin blended brawling with some nice in ring technical work as well. Dreamer went for the Spicolli Driver but Benjamin landed on his feet and got the Inside Cradle for the elimination.
Garison Cade gave Benjamin no rest once again and started to wear down the torso of the All American. Cade dominated most of the exchange and showed some very nice technical work. Benjamin fought hard and looked to have the win but Cade wouldnt let up. Cade went up top and hit a Crossbody but Benjamin rolled through for the 3!
Winner: And number one contender for IC title, Shelton Benjamin
Cade rolled out of the ring quickly and went up the ramp. Benjamin stayed in the ring to celebrate but Orton and Batista came out. Batista distracted Benjamin allowing Orton to roll in and hit him with the IC title across the back of the head. Randy stood over Benjamin before raising the title above his head. Orton and Batista went to leave but Edge came out, Spearing Orton on the ramp! Batista went for Edge but recieved a Spear as well for his trouble.
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Kane is seated in a boiler room. He looks at the camera. Kane says that last night he left himself down. He says that he gave the fans what they wanted and let a pretty boy walk away thinking he was the best. Well Kane is sick of giving to others. Last month he gave the fans the satisfaction of seeing the Undertaker beat him. Well now Kane is going to take from the fans the very thing that they love so much. Kane smiles as the camera fades out.
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Beniots music hits and the Calgary crowd go wild. They are in a frenzy by the time to WorldHeavyweight champion appears on the stage. He walks down to the ring and the pop just gets louder. Beniot slides into the ring and looks out at the fans who are still going. He holds up the title and the pop gets louder again. Beniot raises the mic but cannot speak over the noise of the fans. Finally they settle down enough to let the Rabid Wolverine speak. He says that last night he took on two of the worlds greatest and beat them one more time. He said he did it not only for himself. But for Canada. For his family and for all the fans. He says that last night he held in his heart the memories of Stu Hart, Owen Hart, Davey Boy Smith and the Dynamite Kid. Beniot dedicates the title to them but also to one more man and that man is in the crowd, Bret Hart! Beniot asks Bret to come into the ring. The Hittman seems reluctant but finally hops the guardrail and gets into the ring. Before Beniot cane say anything Triple Hs music hits and the Game comes out to some of the loudest heat ever. He walks right for the ring. Trips gets in and eyes both Beniot and the Hittman. Trips takes a mic. He sarcastically asks if he is interupting anything. Trips said that he had to come out because he was getting sick backstage just listening to Chris Beniot talk. Triple H says he didnt come to Raw to watch Bret and Chris Beniot jerk one another off but to remind Beniot that it was Shawn Michales that tapped out last night and not the Game. Trips declares that he will win next weeks main event and go onto win back HIS World title. Beniot gets in Hunters face and says that at WrestleMania he made Triple H cry out and tap out. He says it wasnt a fluke and that he can do it again. Trips points over to Bret. He says that Beniot better take a good look at the Hitman because thats what Beniot is going to become. He says that soon Chris Beniot will be some dried up, sour son of a bitch who talks about his glory days. He says soon, Beniot will be a loser just like Bret Hart. Hart gets into Trips face and the crowd are unmerciful with the heat. Evolutions music hits and Flair comes down to the ring with Batista. They slide in behind the Game and Trips smiles at Hart and Beniot. Triple H says that Bret and Chris can try it if they want. Bret reaches for the mic of Beniot. He says that he knows how great Triple H is, how great Flair was and how great Batista could be. He says he may not be in the best of shape but he cant just let Triple H insult his honour. So Bret tells Evolution to bring it. Bret throws down the mic and takes off his jacket as does Beniot. Trips looks back at the World Tag Team Champions. He looks at Hart and then at Beniot. Trips does a gulp and says that he doesnt want to waste his time. The Game backs up as do his colleagues. Evolution back up the ramp leaving Beniot and Hart in the ring. Beniot raises Brets hand to a huge pop.
Commercial
Main Event
Three Corner Tag Team Match for Number One Contender Spot
Val Venis & Lance Storm vs Hurricane & Rosey vs Test & Scott Steiner
Storm and Hurricane start things off in the ring with some technical action. The Canadian, and fan favourite for the match, gets the better of Hurri and tags in Venis. Val and Hurri exchange holds before Hurricane tags in big Rosey. The Samoan runs right over Venis. He dominates him before Test gets the blind tag. Test and Steiner go to work on Venis but the Canuck has the smarts to tag out to Hurricane. Hurri gets eaten alive by Steiner and Test and they occasionally bring Storm into the fray. Whip off the ropes but Test and Steiner miss a double clothesline allowing Hurri to hit a double Hurri Shot. Hot tag to Rosie and the **** cleans house. Venis tags in blind off Test but gets destroyed by Rosie. Hurri in and he Chokeslams Test before throwing Steiner over the top. Superkick from Storm knocks him down. Storm then hits the Superkick on Rosie, knocking him to the floor. Venis hits the Money Shot on Hurricane but Storm pulls him off! Venis asks whats up when he gets a Superkick to the face. Storm leaves to tremendous heat as Hurri covers, 1 2 3.
Winners: And Number One Contenders, Hurricane & Rosey via pinfall
Storm comes out on stage with a mic. He tells Venis that he is sick of playing his game. He says it is his time now.
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Edge is making his way to his car when Batista comes out of nowhere with a steel pipe to the back of the head. He delivers a few stomps to Edge before disappearing
Orton is in the ring. He has the IC title in his hand and is getting some heat from the crowd. He says that at Backlash he proved once and for all that he was a Legend Killer and that Mick Foleys career is over. He says that no matter what Foley threw at him, he had an answer to it. Orton says that he retained his Intercontinental title and did so in a fashion that proves just why he is the greatest Intercontinental champion of all time. Skreeeeeeeeeeeesh, Foleys music hits and the crowd go ape ****e. Orton looks up at the ramp with a smile as Mick Foley comes out with his arm raised in the air. Foley gets into the ring. Mick looks Orton in the eye and says that last night, Randy was the better man. He says that Randy showed just why he is one of the brightest stars in the industry. He says that Orton may have alot of flaws but in the ring he has none. Orton says that he knows how hard it was to hear Foley say that. He says that he wasnt the better man last night but is a better man then Foley. He says that Mick doesnt deserve to step into the ring with Randy. Infact Orton will only let Mick in the ring if Foley kisses his feet. Mick asks what Orton just said and the IC champ repeats it. Foley looks at the crowd and then at Orton. He asks just what kind of dumb son of a bitch Randy is!? He says that Orton was great last night but he hasnt done half the things Mick has done. He says that Randy may well by the Intercontinental champion but he will never have the respect that Mick has. Mick says that Orton can kiss his ass. Low blow by Orton and he connects with the RKO to Mick Foley! Orton grabs the stick. He says that Foley never learns! Orton wants Foley off of Raw and he wants him gone soon. Orton says he is the Legend Killer and the Intercontinental champion. He says Foleys time is up. Orton raises the title into the air. [End Show]