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Post by aew1992 on Sept 18, 2022 16:48:16 GMT 1
Author's note: You'll have to forgive any gaps in how wrestlers are presented in this — it's been a while. But it turns out EWR is fun to play to destress, and it's equally fun to turn it into a diary. This is an era where I'd like to think my knowledge is fairly solid, but there will be slight discrepancies in terms of minor feuds. Let's pretend a 'soft reset' took place after Backlash.
WWE Backlash 2006 results
1. Goldust defeated Rob Conway
2. Carlito defeated Chris Masters
3. Umaga defeated Ric Flair
4. Trish Stratus defeated Mickie James by disqualification (WOMEN'S TITLE)
5. Rob Van Dam (MITB holder) defeated Shelton Benjamin (c) (INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE/MONEY IN THE BANK)
6. Big Show vs Kane ended as a no contest
7. Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon defeated Shawn Michaels and "God"
8. John Cena (c) defeated Triple H and Edge (WWE CHAMPIONSHIP)
WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW - MAY 1, 2006
Monday Night RAW starts not with the theme tune, but the sound of The Game by Motorhead. Triple H makes his way to the ring with the standard post-PPV loss plaster on his head after losing a triple threat match against John Cena and Edge. As he walks to the ring, we get a recap from Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler, showing HHH attacking his opponents with a sledgehammer post-match — and performing the D-Generation X crotch chops. Triple H gets on the mic and makes it clear — he wants another shot at the WWE Championship. Vince McMahon comes out with a big grin on his face after his win with Shane McMahon last night and clarifies that he has no interest in giving him another shot unless he can prove his worth. After all, McMahon says, Triple H lost last night. He’s going to give him a real challenge though — tonight, he will have to face Kane. 88%.
After an ad break, Rene Dupree makes his way to the ring where Goldust is already waiting for his opponent. Ross and Lawler let us know Shawn Michaels will be absent tonight after his efforts in Lexington, Kentucky. It’s a back-and-forth start to this match, but after a while Dupree takes control. Goldust, who beat Dupree's ally Rob Conway last night, rallies after an attempted Bonne Nuit from Dupree, feeding off the crowd, but Dupree reverses a suplex into one of his own. He then picks up Goldust, hits the Dupree Bomb and gets the pinfall. The commentary team let us know that was an impressive win from the Canadian as he celebrates. Rene Dupree beats Goldust - 72%.
Rob Van Dam is backstage looking pretty darn happy with himself after winning the Intercontinental title. He is speaking to Maria Kanellis, and starts talking about how he looks good with a title. Just when he is on the cusp of talking about the Money in the Bank briefcase and his future with it, Ric Flair interrupts. Flair says he might be an old man, but he still wants one last run with some gold. And RVD smiles, before telling him they should meet in the ring — tonight. 78%.
There’s a huge reaction as Trish Stratus makes her way to the ring, and an equally negative one as Lita comes out. Edge is out of action tonight according to Ross, but he will be back next week in a match that has just been made by Vince McMahon — he will face Shawn Michaels. There’s not much to write home about during this clash between Stratus and Lita. Stratus, who beat Mickie James last night by disqualification, gets the win with the Chick Kick. Afterwards, women’s champion Mickie James walks out onto the stage to stare down Stratus… who is attacked from behind by Lita. We go to a commercial as Lita makes a title gesture, Stratus lies on the floor and James holds her belt up. Trish Stratus beats Lita - 74%.
There’s the usual ballyhoo and big noise made about Rob Van Dam and Ric Flair facing off to end the first hour of Monday Night RAW. The graphic telling us it's a title match flashes up on screen… and then Rene Dupree’s music hits. He walks out with a microphone and starts talking about his victory against Goldust earlier tonight. Goldust is a veteran, a man who knows how to wrestle — and Dupree made easy work of him. Speaking of veterans, he says — Flair is the creme de la creme of WWE’s old men. Flair laughs, Van Dam does too. Dupree tells them both to stop laughing at him, and warns Van Dam that he wants the Intercontinental Title. Flair has a microphone and tells Dupree — calling him ‘son’ repeatedly — that he might have beaten a fine man in Goldust but that he needs to show his elders some respect. As he turns away to ask the crowd whether they want to see Van Dam and Flair square off and for Dupree to leave the ring, Dupree pops him with the microphone. Flair goes down. Van Dam sweeps Dupree’s legs and climbs up to the top rope for a frogsplash, but Dupree rolls out of the ring. He backs up the ramp with his eyes firmly fixed on Van Dam. Ric Flair vs Rob Van Dam for the WWE Intercontinental Title was a no contest - 77%.
We come back to the ring after a break, where Armando Alejandro Estrada is rolling his Rs and hyping up his client, Umaga. Umaga, of course, overcame Ric Flair on Sunday night. Even after beating the veteran in under four minutes, Estrada says Umaga is ready for more action tonight. His monster’s appetite for victory will never be satisfied. Good thing Charlie Haas is waiting in the corner of the ring, while Umaga makes his entrance down the ramp. Haas looks scared - 61%.
And with good reason. Umaga throws Charlie Haas around. He hits the Samoan Spike and gets the pin. He wins in 1:36. Umaga beats Charlie Haas - 66%.
After Umaga’s win, the camera cuts backstage, where John Cena is walking in. Jim Ross tells us the Champ is Here, and he’s wrestling… next - 88%.
Matt Striker is in the ring. He’s on the microphone and says he knows he’s seen as a joke figure. He’s going to prove that’s not the case — by beating the WWE champion. John Cena comes down the ramp, the referee rings the bell, and Cena beats Matt Striker in eight seconds. F-U, pin, done. Cena raises his hand, and Striker tries to hit him from behind after getting up from the mat. The champion is too wily for that and turns around before Striker can land the blow. After, Striker attacks Cena but Cena fights back. Rather than take another F-U, Striker rolls out of the ring. Cena celebrates. John Cena beats Matt Striker - 66%.
Monday Night RAW comes to a close with Kane walking to the ring. As he does, we are told that Ric Flair and Rob Van Dam will team up next week to take on Rene Dupree and a partner of his choice. Triple H then comes out, not showing any of the D-Generation X tendencies that he did on Sunday night. Kane is his usual agitated self — the man looks as though he has not slept for weeks, with the recent May 19 messaging having haunted him, Ross suggests. Lawler points out he always looks like that. Bad news for HHH though — Kane is on form in the ring. The Game tries to fight back but Kane is well on top. Then, though, the lights go dark, the words May 19 appear on screen and we hear a voice telling Kane what he doesn’t want to hear — that it is happening again. When they come back on, Triple H is poised for a kick to the stomach, a pedigree and a pinfall win. Triple H gets on the mic and demands his title shot. Vince McMahon walks out with Shane at his side. He’s not earned it yet by any measure — not at all. Next week, Triple H will have to face Big Show. HHH looks shocked, with Vince smiling at the top of the ramp. Triple H beats Kane - 85%.
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Post by aew1992 on Sept 19, 2022 9:22:31 GMT 1
WWE SMACKDOWN - MAY 5, 2006
Michael Cole and Tazz are suitably excited as Rise Up by Drowning Pool plays and the pyro goes off because, interrupting them, is Rey Mysterio’s theme music. The World Heavyweight champion is in action straight away, and followed to the ring by Orlando Jordan. Rey Mysterio gets straight to work on Jordan, battering him into the corner and, despite their relative sizes, showing why one is the World Champion and the other is Orlando Jordan. Mysterio pops Jordan in place for the 619, hits it, but as he’s about to leap up and drop the dime, John Bradshaw Layfield’s music plays. He strolls down the ramp, microphone in hand, and starts berating Mysterio. He asks why he’s not putting the title on the line on Friday Night Smackdown, like JBL is willing to with his WWE United States title every night of the year. Mysterio jumps down from the ring apron and walks up to JBL. The pair go face to face, but no connection is made. Jordan then jumps down off-camera and catches Mysterio from behind. JBL starts laying boots in, and that’s when this one is declared a disqualification win for Mysterio. Rey Mysterio beats Orlando Jordan by DQ - 77%.
Back from the break, John Bradshaw Layfield and Orlando Jordan are laughing about their attack on Mysterio backstage. Teddy Long strolls up and asks if he can holla at them both. He tells JBL that if he’s such a fighting champion, he should probably put the belt on the line tonight. Which he will, Long says, against Matt Hardy in the main event - 86%.
It’s the last of the King Of The Ring quarter-finals as Finlay takes on Chris Benoit to see who will face Lashley in the last-four. This is a classic slow-paced contest that sees Finlay playing the role of old school heel. Benoit tries to get into the match but, frankly, Finlay has the better of it. Benoit does fight back and nearly pulls off the crossface, but the Irishman rolls to the ropes and gets the break. Benoit is angry, misses a chop and it’s all Finlay needs to hit the Celtic Cross and get the win. Finlay beats Chris Benoit to reach the King of the Ring semi-finals - 75%.
Lashley is watching the King Of The Ring match backstage. Kurt Angle sees him and asks him what he thinks of Finlay. That’s an opportunity for Booker T to interrupt with Sharmell. He warns Angle that he’ll see him in the ring next week — and tells Lashley that if he somehow gets past Finlay, he’ll be the man to beat him at Judgement Day - 70%.
Daivari and The Great Khali are in the ring. Daivari speaks about how The Great Khali has only been with Smackdown for two weeks and, already, it is clear that no one on the roster could possibly beat him. Daivari has no concerns at all about his next opponent, Gunner Scott. The bell rings and before we know it, Khali hits a chokebomb on Scott and picks up the pinfall in around a minute. Daivari gets back on the mic and asks if there’s anyone, anyone at all on Smackdown who could possibly beat Khali. The lights flicker and there’s a gong. Nothing else happens, and Daivari is left licking his lips as we cut backstage. The Great Khali beats Gunner Scott - 60%.
Teddy Long is chatting away to an assistant backstage. He says he likes to reward the fans on Friday Night Smackdown, and that there’s no better way to cap the first hour than to showcase two of Smackdown’s biggest stars, both in terms of reputation and size — Batista and Mark Henry. Long tells the assistant to go get them both — because they’re on next - 83%.
Batista and Mark Henry is two beefy boys going at it, with the pair really laying into each other in the ring. The crowd are into this one, even if the quality is not necessarily there. Henry is looking fairly mobile on his feet, but that does not stop Batista from taking the advantage as the match wears on. There’s no response from Henry as Batista pounds him into the corner and then wears him down to the mat. Batista then picks Henry up and sets him up for the Batista Bomb. Surprisingly, though, the Titantron blares into life and shows Randy Orton watching this match on a small screen. He’s surprised to see himself on the screen. Batista is too. Henry is the only person who is not surprised, and he takes advantage to hit Batista with the World’s Strongest Slam. That’s a pinfall for Henry and a confusing end to the match for Batista. Mark Henry beats Batista - 74%.
The action doesn’t stop there, as after the break William Regal takes on Funaki. This is hugely more one-sided, with Regal working Funaki down and then pulling out the Regal Cutter. Funaki is hurt after the match but, as a mark of respect, offers the Brit his hand. Regal takes it, then punches him across the face. He walks away laughing to himself. William Regal beats Funaki - 71%.
Johnny Nitro and Joey Mercury are backstage with Melina, conferring over some notes. Paul London and Brian Kendrick walk past and are stopped by Melina. She asks how they have a match tonight when the WWE Tag Team champions have been left to their own devices. London and Kendrick joke about and suggest it’s because they’re more entertaining than the tag champions. Melina takes umbrage to that but Nitro and Mercury step in front of her. They tell London and Kendrick they’ll be watching closely — Judgement Day is just around the corner - 72%.
Michael Cole and Tazz are excited because MNM are all joining them on commentary for this match. Kid Kash and Jamie Noble are the opponents for Paul London and Brian Kendrick. They give them a real challenge and, to be honest, at stages look like the pair that are more likely to pick up the win. The end comes with Noble tying up Kendrick from behind. Kash goes to the top rope and flies off with a dropkick. Kendrick works his way out though and the dropkick connects with Kash. London climbs to the top and as he does, Kendrick floors Kash with a chop to the back of the knee. London hits the 450 splash and this is over. After the match, MNM stand up stare down London and Kendrick. Kash and Noble argue on their way to the back, with Kash the aggressor. London and Kendrick beat Kash and Noble - 79%.
John Bradshaw Layfield is overly confident, to say the least, as he approaches the ring ahead of his WWE United States title match. He has Orlando Jordan on his side. Matt Hardy comes down to the ring flanked by Rey Mysterio. Hardy gets some good offence in on JBL, but Jordan distracts the referee and the champion gets in an eye gouge. From that stage onwards, JBL is well on top, wearing Hardy down with a series of submission holds. Hardy starts to battle back from a sleeper hold, but Layfield uses the ropes to keep up the advantage and then insists on his innocence to the referee. Mysterio starts getting angry. As he does, JBL goes over to remonstrate. The referee Jimmy Korderas is distracted by the conversation across the apron the apron. Jordan slides into the ring and goes to hit a DDT on Hardy… but Hardy shows the ring presence to push Jordan away. Jordan flies into the back of Korderas, who hits the mat. This is the moment all hell breaks loose. Mysterio slides in between JBL’s legs into the ring and throws Jordan out. As JBL goes to punch Hardy, who ducks, Mysterio trips him onto the ropes, runs off and hits the 619. Hardy grabs JBL as he bounces back and lands the Twist of Fate. He covers JBL, Korderas recovers and Hardy picks up the win and the title. JBL realises what has happened as Mysterio and Hardy scramble back up the ramp, and he is not happy at all. He protests to Korderas, but it’s Hardy raising the belt at the top of the ramp and Mysterio flashing his own gold as this episode comes to an end. Matt Hardy (w/Rey Mysterio) beats John Bradshaw Layfield (w/Orlando Jordan) to win the WWE United States title - 77%.
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Post by aew1992 on Sept 19, 2022 14:57:53 GMT 1
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WWE news and notes (May 6, 2006)
Hello and welcome to the newest dirtsheet on the net, courtesy of GrappleNews. We promise you nothing but the biggest updates from behind the scenes at Titan Towers. Our insiders hear everything you want to know backstage. It’s been a big week, so let’s get cracking shall we?
Chris Benoit may have featured on Smackdown, but the former World Heavyweight Champion has been granted indefinite leave and there is no indication, as it stands, that he will be appearing on television or house shows any time soon. It is unclear for now what has brought this about, but we will update you when we can.
Word from around the broadcasting world is that the WWE have been approached by a number of networks about adding a third show to their weekly slate. There is a faction backstage pushing for any third show to be used for a relaunched ECW, although apparently Vince McMahon is opposed to it and is keen to keep the likes of Rob Van Dam in the mix on Monday Night RAW.
Matt Striker’s clash with John Cena on RAW was not positively received by an audience that, frankly, does not like the cut of Striker’s jib. But our source in the writer’s room tells us it is building towards something, so we will have to wait and see.
WWE have made a big move to bolster Ohio Valley Wrestling, snapping up Bryan Danielson. This is the first step in a big push to bring in some new talent at developmental level. Danielson will not be rushing onto the main show, but he does have two big supporters in Shawn Michaels and William Regal.
Speaking of Regal, there’s a sense his work in and out of the ring could see him receive a lot of screen time in the next few months.
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Post by aew1992 on Sept 20, 2022 12:24:38 GMT 1
Monday Night RAW — May 8, 2006 Monday Night RAW begins with Rune Depree coming to the ring with the partner of his choice — former Intercontinental champion Shelton Benjamin. Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler recap how this match came about and then hype up the rest of tonight's action, including Shawn Michaels against Edge and Triple H against Big Show. Dupree and Benjamin are up against the team of Rob Van Dam and Ric Flair. At the start, Flair and Van Dam are having a whale of a time. They both carry out quick tags and get in their big spots, with Flair even managing some chops and an eye poke on Benjamin. During the middle of the match though, to no music and no fanfare, Paul Heyman calmly walks to the ring. After a couple of minutes of watching, Heyman gets in Van Dam’s ear and seems to say something that grabs his attention. As he’s distracted, Flair winds up being double teamed by Dupree and Benjamin. The referee speaks to Dupree, while Benjamin lands an eye poke and a low blow on Flair. Dupree gets the tag, hits the Dupree Bomb in and gets the win — all while Van Dam is speaking to Heyman. After the match, the winners celebrate and Dupree points to Van Dam’s title, while Heyman backs up the ramp and Flair asks Van Dam what happened. Rene Dupree and Shelton Benjamin beat Ric Flair and Rob Van Dam - 78%.
Trish Stratus is making her way down the corridor to the ring ahead of a match against Lita — Jim Ross tells us Lita wanted the match to prove she’s still worthy of a title shot. Mickie James pops up behind Trish and takes her out, throwing her into a metal door backstage. Jerry Lawler is beside himself — what will happen with the planned match? Ross tells us we will find out after the break - 78%.
A scared Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler tell us Mickie James has joined them on commentary. It turns out it will be Torrie Wilson taking Trish Stratus’s place. James trash-talks Lita on commentary but says she wants the opportunity to show she’s better than the veteran in the future. Lita can tell James is having a go at her from the commentary booth and stands up to argue back. It does not stop her from getting the win over Torrie, which she manages with a moonsault. James runs into the ring and rather than attacking Lita, boots Torrie in the head. Lita looks at James, who looks insane, and does not know how to respond. But that’s when Trish Stratus’s music plays, and she chases the pair of them away from the ring. Lita beats Torrie Wilson - 51%.
After another break, Umaga is heading down to the ring, where Snitsky is waiting for him. Despite Snitsky’s size, he beats Snitsky from pillar to post and after a Samoan Spike, this one is over. After the match, he keeps attacking him. Snitsky’s tag team partner Goldust runs out for the save — Umaga gets him too. Umaga stands celebrating with Goldust and Snitsky left out on the mat. Umaga beats Snitsky - 67%.
Backstage, Paul Heyman is speaking to Rob Van Dam. Heyman tells Van Dam not to be troubled by the loss tonight, Flair will understand. And not to get mixed up with Dupree and Benjamin. He’s got his eyes on a bigger prize — that briefcase means he could finally capture the WWE title he deserves. Heyman says he’s always been good to Van Dam — and he’s now going to take an active role in his career. Heyman walks away and Van Dam looks completely unsure - 75%.
As announced last week, Edge makes his way to the ring to take on Shawn Michaels. Michaels still looks like he has not recovered from the beatdown he took at Backlash as he makes his entrance to a tremendous ovation. And god is this a good match. Edge beats up Shawn Michaels, Shawn Michaels beats up Edge, we even get an Indy-style back and forth and staredown after a few minutes of fast-paced action. Michaels gets on top but then there’s a popping noise and out walks Shane McMahon, who is holding a microphone and slamming it against his hand. The referee goes to the ropes and tries to point Shane away, but he refuses to move and suggests he’s not doing anything. As the referee is turned around, The Spirit Squad appear. Mikey pulls Michaels’ head down on the top rope. Nicky drags his feet out from under him. Johnny knees him in the head. Mitch picks him up and Kenny throws him at Edge, who hits him with a spear. The Spirit Squad scarper as the referee turns back around, Edge rolls over for a pin and gets the win. Edge beats Shawn Michaels - 91%.
Carlito is backstage and says he feels like a forgotten man after being ignored and not given a match for the last two weeks — despite his win against Chris Masters at Backlash. It will surprise you to hear that he thinks that’s not cool. He says next week he will have a match, whether he’s scheduled for one or not - 75%.
Back in the ring, where Matt Striker is waiting for a match. John Cena once again makes his way out to face Striker. This time, it’s a seven-second win for the champion. Cena looks frustrated but celebrates with his title. John Cena beats Matt Striker - 67%.
Kane is walking around backstage. The room goes blood red and that voice comes up again. Kane screams, he asks who in the world is haunting him. Then a voice breaks through as a shadow appears in a mirror. It’s clearer than ever before and just says: “Kane… we know the truth.” - 78%
John Cena is in Vince McMahon’s office. He says he wants to be competing every week and showing his hustle, but is not happy with the quality of the opposition he’s had to face. McMahon says he wants Cena to have the chance to defend his title against someone who will give him a real challenge — and next week he will take on Kane. And that is not all — if Cena can overcome Kane, McMahon promises him a title match the week after that too - 78%.
It’s time for the main event, and Triple H looks geared up to earn a title shot, which he thinks he will receive if he manages to beat his opponent, Big Show. Jim Ross reminds us that Vince has just promised Cena two title defences in two weeks — surely Triple H would be the second opponent if he wins tonight? He’s already beaten Kane, after all. Big Show uses his brute size to keep HHH at bay for the start of this one, but The Game starts to wear him down. Big Show gets his hand up for a chokeslam at one stage, but Triple H elbows him away. After some shoulder charges from the ropes, Big Show falls to his knees. Triple H locks in a sleeper hold and Big Show starts to fade. He fights back up and pushes Triple H back into a corner. Big Show charges, Triple H dodges and then on the rebound, sets up the Pedigree for the pin and the win. That leads to celebrations and the gesturing of a title around his waist. But No Chance In Hell plays and it turns out that, as far as Vince McMahon is concerned, Triple H still has not earned his title shot. While John Cena is distracted by Kane next week, Triple H will take on Edge. And if Edge wins, he gets a shot instead. Triple H beats Big Show - 82%.
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Post by aew1992 on Sept 21, 2022 17:25:23 GMT 1
WWE Smackdown - May 12, 2006
John Bradshaw Layfield starts off the show standing in the ring. He proclaims that his United States title has been stolen from him by a greasy long-haired hippie and a short chancer of a champion. He wants a rematch against Matt Hardy tonight — and a match against Rey Mysterio next week for what he’s done to him. Teddy Long makes his way onto the stage and won’t let him have both, but says if he and Orlando Jordan can beat Hardy and Mysterio tonight, he’ll have his match for the United States title next week — and Mysterio will have to defend his World Heavyweight Title against an opponent of JBL’s choosing - 82%.
We’ve got a treat to kick us off in the ring for Friday Night Smackdown, with the No 1 contendership for the WWE Tag Team titles on the line. It’s no surprise Brian Kendrick and Paul London are the favourites after their win against Kid Kash and Jamie Noble last week. Last week’s losers are one of the three other teams in this one, with Scotty 2 Hotty and Funaki and Jake and Jesse Gymini also in the mix. London and Kendrick take out Funaki and Scotty 2 Hotty first, before Kash and Noble take out The Gymini, courtesy of a pin on Jake. Kash, Noble, London and Kendrick battle it out. Just when the former grab the momentum, there’s a mix up as London ducks a clothesline and Kash takes out Noble. Kendrick hits Kash with a drop kick, then London takes to the skies with the 450 Splash and the pin. London and Kendrick beat Kash and Noble, The Gymini and Funaki & Scotty 2 Hotty to become No 1 Contenders for the WWE Tag Team titles - 73%.
After last week’s ‘success’, MNM spent that match on commentary again. Paul London and Brian Kendrick make the trademark title belt signs at them, while we see Kid Kash slapping Jamie Noble and telling him to focus up. It seems like Kash is blaming Noble for his own error. As MNM get up to confront London and Kendrick, Noble charges at London and Kendrick. They react and take him out with a double heel kick. Noble rolls out of the ring to join Kash, licking his wounds, while London and Kendrick turn their attention back to taunting Nitro and Mercury - 74%.
Batista is walking backstage, ready for his match against William Regal. He runs into Randy Orton. Batista is still confused by what happened last week with the video playing on the screen, and Orton plays dumb. He insists he has no idea at all. Batista says he isn’t buying it and gets in Orton’s face. Crew members run in and pull them apart — with Batista telling him not to let it happen again - 77%.
Back from the break and it’s William Regal against Batista. Regal is here on the back of a good win last week. Batista is the better man for the vast majority of the match, although Regal does nearly hit the Regal Cutter. Batista fights back and after pinning Regal in the corner and hitting him with a series of shoulders to the chest, he sets the stumbling Brit up for a Batista Bomb. Once again, though, the big screen shows Randy Orton. This time he’s sat in his dressing room, taping up his wrists. Batista is baffled again, which gives Regal a chance to roll him up. It’s a win for Regal, who escapes the ring — and it’s fair to say Batista is not happy - 81%.
Backstage, Kurt Angle is being interviewed by Kristal Marshall. He says he’s ready to take on Booker T tonight and prove he’s Smackdown’s king. Kristal asks him who he considers to be his biggest threat for the rest of the tournament. As far as he’s concerned, it’s Lashley… which leads to a sneak attack from Finlay. Finlay knocks him to the ground and starts shouting about Angle not considering him a threat. Michael Cole and Tazz are worried — Angle's match is meant to be next - 75%.
A happy-looking Booker T makes his way to the ring. He clearly thinks his opponent is not going to show after that vicious assault by Finlay. Neither does referee Charles Robinson, who rings the bell and starts a 10 count after a minute of Booker T waiting in the ring. Robinson reaches nine… and then Kurt Angle’s music hits. Angle looks very much worse for wear though, and Booker T runs out to meet him, laying into him with punches as soon as he gets there. The match continues along that pattern. And when Angle stumbles into his path after a few minutes, Booker T hits a kick to the stomach, bounces off the ropes and pulls out the Scissors Kick. Easy win or not, Booker T celebrates like he’s just won a 60-minute Iron Man match as jeers rain down while he performs a Spinaroonie ahead of a break. Booker T beats Kurt Angle to reach the King Of The Ring final - 84%.
The Boogeyman is already waiting in the ring as The Great Khali makes his entrance. Flanked by Daivari, this looks like an easy win for Khali — and it is. He hits the Chokebomb to get the pinfall. As he celebrates, though, the lights go out and a single gong is heard. The lights come back on — and Daivari is tied up in the corner, knocked out. The camera zooms in and he’s suddenly wearing a necklace — and it’s The Undertaker’s symbol - 51%.
Ahead of the main event, we go to a video — and it shows us Ken Kennedy and the work he has been going through to rehab his muscle injury. He explains he has not been in in-ring action for over six months — but will be back in the ring next week - 68%.
Backstage, Batista is aggressively knocking on Teddy Long’s door. He wants Randy Orton, and he wants him next week. He says Orton is messing with him. Long says he has checked with the technical department and they have to apologise - the screen has been malfunctioning recently. He’s not willing to make Orton wrestle Batista on the back of someone else’s mistake. But if he’s that adamant, Long will give Batista the chance to earn a match against Orton. He says if he can win his match next week, he’ll get to face Orton at Judgement Day. Batista asks who he has to face — and Long replies it’ll be both William Regal and Mark Henry, who beat him the week before - 81%.
John Bradshaw Layfield and Orlando Jordan wave to the fans and take in their acclaim, whether or not they are booing them, as they travel down the ramp. Matt Hardy and Rey Mysterio look pumped up. The way they go about attacking JBL and Jordan says a lot - they are ready for a fight. It’s intense, it’s high-speed, there are drop-kicks, snap armdrags and quick dives from the middle rope. Layfield and Jordan look shocked at the way they have been knocked about the ring by the pair. Eventually, though, after the commercial break, Jordan takes control of Hardy. Michael Cole tells us, as a clip plays on screen, that Jordan managed to trip Hardy into the bottom belt buckle while we were away. Mysterio slaps the top rope and amps up the crowd, and Hardy fights back. He hits Jordan with elbows to the stomach before running off for a clothesline. There’s a hot tag to Mysterio, who takes out Jordan and then knocks JBL off the apron. JBL gets up and gets angry, and in the process referee Nick Patrick misses Mysterio tagging Hardy back in. As Hardy climbs up to the top to hit a leg drop on the prone Jordan, the referee tells him to leave the ring. As he does, JBL slides the World Heavyweight Title belt in, which Jordan uses on Mysterio before throwing it into the corner. Jordan then tags in JBL, lifts Mysterio up and holds him for a Clothesline from Hell before knocking Hardy off the apron. This allows the former United States champion to get the pin over Mysterio. As Smackdown comes to a close, JBL and Jordan celebrate in the centre of the ring, with Mysterio lying at their feet and the World Heavyweight title in shot in the corner. John Bradshaw Layfield and Orlando Jordan beat Rey Mysterio and Matt Hardy - 78%.
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WWE 2006
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Post by Tony Soprano on Sept 21, 2022 18:24:07 GMT 1
Solid stuff so far. Looking forward to more! I’m intrigued by the Matt Striker stuff lol
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Post by aew1992 on Sept 22, 2022 10:22:58 GMT 1
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WWE News and Notes The recruitment drive we mentioned last week has continued at pace, with WWE bringing in Austin Aries, Frankie Kazarian, Jimmy Yang, Jody Fleisch, Jonny Storm and - remarkably - Ultimo Dragon for another run in the company. They’re all in Ohio Valley Wrestling for now and the near future. There’s a real hope in the company that Trinity can be promoted at some stage to help out the women’s division, but that’s dependent on them finding a slot for her in story. In more development news, Sonny Siaki and Chuck Palumbo have been working recent Ohio Valley Wrestling shows as a tag team. They’re just working together as it stands, with no word on their gimmick. Speaking of people that need a role in a story soon - there’s a lot of optimism about Paul Burchill still, with the suggestion being that Vince has decided he’s not suited to the Jack Sparrow-esque gimmick he’s been working. He might get a nudge in a different direction soon enough. It sounds as though Umaga will be pushed harder than The Great Khali in the coming months as the next monster heel. Khali has the physical presence and he is receiving huge ratings in India, but his work is still too limited for the company to truly get behind.
It increasingly looks as though last year’s ECW One Night Stand will be a one-time affair. But, and this is quite interesting, WWE are thought to be considering using the Hammerstein Ballroom for a television special. It would be a WWE event rather than an ECW one. |
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Post by aew1992 on Sept 22, 2022 10:27:34 GMT 1
Solid stuff so far. Looking forward to more! I’m intrigued by the Matt Striker stuff lol Thank you. Will be a nice bit of fun hopefully will Striker. But won’t say more than that. Will be plenty more to come, have written, booked and planned ahead. |
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Post by aew1992 on Sept 24, 2022 8:17:36 GMT 1
Monday Night RAW - May 15, 2006
Monday Night RAW begins with the usual pyro and Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler telling us about all of the incredible action that will be taking place tonight. We have John Cena against Kane in a match for the WWE Championship, while Triple H will be trying to earn a shot of his own against Edge. Just as they finish up, Carlito’s music hits and he comes out to the ring. Ross reminds us that Carlito is desperate for a match tonight. That’s the subject of his talk when he gets on the microphone, saying he feels as though he has been ignored since Backlash and will fight anyone in the back, right here, right now. It does not take long for Big Show’s music to come over the PA system, causing Carlito’s eyes to pop open - and we have RAW’s opening match - 71%
Carlito charges Big Show as he hits the ring, forcing Mike Chioda to slide in and ring the bell. Carlito stays on the assault and tries to ground Big Show, but the big man fights back and eventually pushes Carlito away. Big Show lands some big blows, taking his time over each one. After a boot to the head, he picks Carlito up and goes to hit the Chokeslam. While Carlito is up in the air though, he hits Big Show repeatedly in the head. Big Show drops him over his shoulder and Carlito hits the backstabber for a pinfall and the win. Carlito runs away and Chioda lifts his arm on the ramp. Big Show looks angry at himself. Carlito beats Big Show - 76%
Rob Van Dam is in his dressing room backstage, along with Paul Heyman. Ric Flair walks in and asks him why he acted like he did last week. Van Dam goes to apologise, but Heyman steps in. He says his client Rob Van Dam is his own man, Ric, and he can do whatever he chooses. He’s not there to fight battles for heavyweight champions of the past — he’s there to win matches for the champion of the future, himself. Flair explains that he’s facing Rene Dupree tonight and he could really use Van Dam in his corner. Heyman again steps in, but before he can speak, Flair warns Van Dam not to trust that “son of a gun” - 85%
Goldust is already waiting in the ring alongside Snitsky, who is amping him up. He needs the motivation, because down the ramp walks Umaga. The match goes like most of Umaga’s matches have gone. He dominates Goldust and hits him with the Samoan Spike to record a victory in under three minutes. Umaga lifts him up for another Spike after the win, but Snitsky intervenes. That just opens him up for a Samoan Spike of his own. As Umaga celebrates, Armando Alejandro Estrada gets on the microphone and says he wants a proper challenge for Umaga next week - 72%
We come back to Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon in the ring. Vince says he’s excited about the rest of tonight’s episode, but that he has a great plan to make next week’s episode of Monday Night RAW even more spectacular. Shane tells him he’s full of great ideas. Vince agrees, and announces that in a specially titled episode called Monday Night RAW: The Gold Rush, every title will be on the line. He says the winner of Rene Dupree against Ric Flair tonight will get a shot at Rob Van Dam’s Intercontinental title and Mickie James will defend her women’s title against Trish Stratus - 83%
That’s when Shawn Michaels’s music hits and he comes to the ring to a huge ovation. Michaels says he knows Vince is not his biggest fan, but that he deserves to be able to face The Spirit Squad after what they did to him last week. He wants one of them one-on-one on RAW. Vince disagrees, but Shawn whips up the crowd into chanting “make the match”. Vince relents and says Shawn will be able to face The Spirit Squad… and their tag team titles will be on the line… but Michaels will have to find a partner or face them 2-on-1. Shane interjects and jokes that God could be on Michaels’s side again. That leads to a Sweet Chin Music, security jumping in and Michaels being dragged out of the arena as Vince says he’s banned from RAW until next week - 86%
Back from a break and Rene Dupree is making his entrance. He points to the back and Shelton Benjamin follows him out. Ric Flair enters next to a roaring pop, but conspicuous by his absence is Rob Van Dam. Flair dominates the early proceedings of this one, taking it to Dupree and using all of his wiles to take charge. Benjamin distracts the referee repeatedly but every time he does, Flair takes the opportunity to hit a low blow, an eye poke or one of his usual tricks. However, as Flair takes Dupree to the corner for chops, Benjamin climbs up and starts chatting away, causing Flair to walk away. That gives Dupree the chance to knock him down from behind. Dupree takes charge with a series of whips into the ropes and knees to Flair’s stomach. He lifts Flair up and goes to perform his own chops in the corner as Benjamin wills him on — and that is when Rob Van Dam emerges onto the ramp. He gets halfway down before Heyman comes out and stops him. Flair notices and tells Van Dam to ignore him — which is all Dupree needs to roll up Flair and get the win. Van Dam walks away with Heyman as Dupree celebrates and Flair looks confused. Rene Dupree beats Ric Flair - 78%
Backstage, Lita is walking to the ring ahead of a scheduled match. But she’s knocked down from behind by Mickie James, who shouts about how he wants to prove herself against Lita. She repeatedly screams that she just wants a chance to prove she’s better than all of the names and deserves her title. Trainers pull her back and Shane McMahon arrives on the scene. If she wants to prove herself so badly, Shane says, then she’ll have the chance at The Gold Rush when she faces Trish Stratus… and Lita. It’s a triple threat match. James smiles - 67%
It’s a double main event tonight on what Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler remind us is a very stacked episode of Monday Night RAW - Ross, though, jokes that fans should never miss an episode, as you never know what will happen. Out from the back comes Kane, who is looking more and more troubles by the week. Then it’s John Cena, and we get a full-on in-ring introduction for both by Lillian Garcia. Cena is the more popular of the pair. The two lock up and Cena gets in some good initial offence. Kane fights back, using his overwhelming power, and takes control of the match. He throws Cena around, with the champion struggling to get back in the mix. However, when Cena is thrown against the ropes, Kane misses a big boot and that allows Cena to bonce back and hit the flying shoulderblock. That goes into the sitout hip toss, the spinout powerbomb and then Cena lines up the Five Knuckle Shuffle. He tells Kane he can’t see him, then runs against the ropes… and back into Kane’s hand for the chokeslam! Kane slams Cena to the ground, and the title is seriously at risk. Kane goes to pin, but after referee Jack Doan counts the one and then the two, the lights go out. The arena goes red, and then the Titantron bursts into life. On screen, three men are shown wearing Kane masks. One larger man stands at the same depth as another shorter one. In front of them both stands a third, who carries a quiet intensity, even with his face covered. As Kane screams, “Leave me alone” in the ring, the one in the middle says, “We’re coming Kane”. After that, the lights go back up, Kane keeps shouting at the screen, which is blank… and Cena turns him around for the F-U. It connects and Cena picks up the win to retain his title. John Cena beats Kane to retain the WWE Championship - 79%
The camera shows Edge’s dressing room backstage. Jim Ross says he’s in there preparing for his No 1 contenders match. After Ross finishes, the door opens and out walk Johnny, Mikey, Mitch, Nicky and Kenny, followed by Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon. They all laugh as they walk away. Jerry Lawler speculates over what they could have been talking about, and Ross reminds us that Edge faces Triple H in the second of tonight’s main events… next - 71%
Edge makes his way to the ring first, and the United Spirit Arena in Lubbock, Texas is not a fan of the Rated R Superstar. Triple H, on the other hand, receives more of a cheer. That’s interesting, to say the least. The two go blow for blow to start off this match. After a while, Edge tries to keep his distance from Triple H, but that just gives HHH the chance to back him into a corner and land a series of punches. Edge takes a knee to the head after being whipped into the opposite corner, and then Triple H throws him into the other corner again and gets a 10-count of punches in. Edge offers very little in response as Triple H works his head with a series of holds. And the domination continues outside of the ring, with Triple H throwing Edge into the steps. HHH breaks referee Mike Chioda’s count and throws Edge into the barricade. He then rolls Edge into the ring and throws him into the ropes before hitting his powerful spinebuster. Triple H picks Edge back up, lifts him into place for the Pedigree… but Edge forces Triple H back with a strong push. Edge ducks a clothesline and then dropkicks Triple H, who falls back and into Chioda! The referee is down and that’s when Edge waves and The Spirit Squad pour out of the crowd and into the ring. Like last week on Shawn Michaels, every member manages to land a blow, before Kenny flies off the top rope with his leg drop. They all scarper from the ring as Triple H stumbles to his feet. Chioda does the same. As Triple H turns, he is hit with a huge spear by Edge. Edge covers and gets the three count to pick up the win. He has his hand raised by Chioda, and as he does Vince and Shane emerge on the stage to applaud him for his win to end Monday Night RAW. Edge beats Triple H to become the No 1 contender for the WWE Championship - 77% |
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Post by aew1992 on Sept 25, 2022 7:07:35 GMT 1
WWE Friday Night Smackdown - May 19, 2006
There’s no time for introductions, the theme music or pyro to kick-off Smackdown as Matt Hardy’s music blares and the United States champion emerges from the back. As he lifts his hand towards the crowd, Michael Cole and Tazz run us through a show that will see Rey Mysterio face an opponent of John Bradshaw Layfield’s choosing, Batista, Mark Henry and William Regal face off and Ken Kennedy return. First, though, JBL is driven from the back as he bids to win back the US title. With Orlando Jordan at his side, JBL looks ready to face Hardy - he has a different look on his face to when he lost the title two weeks ago. But Hardy comes out firing and looks on top. That remains the case until JBL manages to reverse an attempted DDT. He slows down the match, draining Hardy’s energy. Hardy tries to respond but Jordan grabs his feet as he gathers some momentum and JBL clotheslines him over the top. JBL stays on top, until Hardy reverses a sleeper hold and starts firing away at JBL. JBL rebounds back from the ropes and tries to hit a snap clothesline, but Hardy ducks. When Layfield turns back around, Hardy hits a dropkick. JBL gets up… straight into a Twist of Fate. Hardy covers, the referee counts two - and Orlando Jordan breaks it up for a disqualification and a Hardy win. Jordan keeps Hardy down with stomps, and JBL gets on the microphone. He tells everyone to check the date, including Rey Mysterio. Ominous. Matt Hardy beats John Bradshaw Layfield by disqualification to retain his WWE United States title - 78%.
Backstage, Kid Kash stands over Jamie Noble as he pumps weights in the gym. Noble’s weights are off camera, and Kash is giving him a pep talk. He tells him to lift harder, work harder. He says Noble has to eradicate his recent mistakes, that it is Noble’s fault he and Kash have missed out on a chance at the WWE Tag Team titles. Noble is nodding his head, and tells Kash he wants to be better. Kash slaps him around the face and says he’s halfway there after putting so much focus in in the gym. Noble nods, places the weights down and follows Kash away. We zoom in and Noble has been lifting 1kg dumbbells - 72%.
Back from the break, and Hardcore Holly is already in the ring. Turn Up The Trouble hits and out comes Ken Kennedy. He’s got a swagger in his walk and rushes to the ring to stop Tony Chimel from announcing him. He comes, of course, from Green Bay, Wisconsin and he is Mister Kennedy… Kennedy. Holly seems unamused and dashes straight at him as the bell rings. Kennedy, though, is ready to take charge and battles back quickly. He works Holly down for a couple of minutes. Kennedy whips Holly into the corner and works him over there, but Holly reverses a punch and tries to lift Kennedy up to the top rope. Bad idea. That allows Kennedy to set up the Green Bay Plunge, which connects to give him a win on his return. Mr Kennedy beats Hardcore Holly - 72%.
Teddy Long is backstage speaking to Johnny Nitro, Joey Mercury and Melina. Paul London and Brian Kendrick stroll up and Long thanks them all for gathering. He says he wants to decide the stipulation for their match at Judgement Day. Nitro and Mercury say they want no disqualifications, eyeing Melina up as they do. London and Kendrick want a steel cage match, and clearly Melina is in their thoughts too. Long says there’s only one fair way to decide this… next week, Kendrick will take on Mercury. Whoever wins gets to choose the stipulation - 76%.
Funaki is now in the Hardcore Holly role, already waiting for his opponent. After being attacked last week, Daivari is much more reticent as he accompanies The Great Khali to the ring. That, of course, does not stop Khali, who beats up Funaki and hits the Chokebomb for the win. As his hand is raised by Daivari, the lights go out, there’s a gong and the Titantron turns on. On it, is The Undertaker. Taker turns to the camera and stares down the lens. He says just six words: “Khali… your Judgement Day is coming”. Michael Cole shouts, “Wow!” as we fade to a break - 62%.
Back in the arena, and Mark Henry is making his way down the ramp. He is followed by William Regal, who comes into this on the back of two very decent wins. Batista is next, ready to beat these two and earn his match against Randy Orton. This is a very standard triple threat, with the three battling it out to start and then Henry being knocked out of the ring to give Batista the chance to focus on Regal. Batista takes his frustrations with Orton out on Regal, landing blow after blow and letting the Brit know he’s dealing with a pissed off Animal. Eventually, Batista knocks Regal over the top, which lets Henry slide in. Henry also falls victim to Batista’s offence, and barely gets a move in on him. Batista finally works Henry into position for a Batista Bomb, but as he does, Burn In My Light starts playing. Batista walks to the ropes but Orton is nowhere to be seen. The music stops, Batista turns… and Henry charges to knock him out of the ring. Henry celebrates, but sneaking up behind is Regal, who manages a roll up and a tights pull to give him the win. He raises a hand as the camera cuts to a furious Batista on the ramp - William Regal beats Mark Henry and Batista - 76%.
The camera follows a stumbling Regal backstage, who looks pretty happy with himself after that win. He’s stopped by pirate Paul Burchill, who talks about how he has sailed the high seas and has played enough cards and games of chance to know a win that should be a loss. Regal asks him what the hell he is on about. Burchill says he didn’t deserve to beat Mark Henry or Batista tonight. Regal smirks and says he showed his quality in the ring tonight, and he’s happy to do it against next week. Burchill is happy with that plan - 79%.
It’s now time for the second King Of The Ring semi-final. Finlay gets a muted response, as does Lashley. Michael Cole and Tazz welcome Booker T on commentary for this one. It’s fair to say the crowd have not taken to the big man just yet. Finlay does not take kindly to him either at the start of this one, working Lashley’s legs and trying to negate his upper body strength. That pays off when Lashley fights back and, after beating on the Irishman for 30 seconds, tries to lift Finlay up for the Dominator. His knees buckle and he has to release Finlay. Booker T laughs at him from the booth, and Lashley spots him. Booker T keeps chatting away, and says while Lashley is strong and Finlay has wiles about him, he’s confident he can beat either of these at Judgement Day. Lashley can tell what is being said and goes up to the ropes. As he does, Finlay looks to spin him round and hit the Celtic Cross. Lashley clocks it, though, ducks through, hits the ropes and comes through for a spear! Lashley makes the pin and gets the win. Booker T stands up and applauds Lashley sarcastically, as Lashley stares him down. Finlay, though, stands up behind him, somehow holding his shillelagh. As he goes to hit Lashley, Kurt Angle bursts into the ring and takes him out from behind. Lashley clocks Angle at the last minute and watches as Angle hits him with the Angle Slam. We go to a break with Finlay rolling out of the ring and Lashley and Angle celebrating. Bobby Lashley beats Finlay to reach the King Of The Ring final - 61%.
Randy Orton is backstage and he is having a conversation, quietly, with what looks like a member of WWE production staff. Before he can react, he is cleaned out by Batista, who is screaming at him about messing with him. Batista lifts up Orton and throws him into a wall. Road agents pour on the scene and hold Batista back, as The Animal roars and lifts his arm in the air - 93%.
Rey Mysterio makes his way to the ring wearing his World Heavyweight Title. John Bradshaw Layfield appears on the big screen and tells Rey he’s found the perfect opponent for him… after all, it is May 19. Big flames, Kane makes his way out, and Rey looks a bit frazzled. The graphic appears on screen telling us this is a title match, and Kane looks desperate for the bell to ring. He charges at Rey, who ducks out of the way. This game of cat and mouse is played for a minute or two, until Rey tries a cross body from the top rope. Kane catches him and slams him to the mat. That’s the cue Kane needs to start dominating the match. He throws Rey around, with the pair really taking advantage of the size difference to make this a fun contest. Rey recovers and gets in some good kicks at one stage, but Kane catches one and turns it into a powerful body slam. The end looks nigh for Rey and his title reign after a side slam from Kane, into a big boot and the moment when he lines up a chokeslam. But that’s when the lights go out and the big screen displays the words May 19. Then the three men in the Kane masks appear on the Titantron, with the same one as on Monday Night RAW declaring: “Kane… we’re here!”. The lights come back on, just in time for Rey to kick Kane into the ropes, run against the others and hit the 619. He drops the dime and hooks the leg for the win, and makes his way out of the ring as soon as possible. Rey Mysterio beats Kane to retain the World Heavyweight Title - 80%.
As soon as Mysterio disappears up the ramp, the lights go out again. The words “Adoramus Te Dominum Nostrum” are said by three voices over the speakers. The lights come back on, and the three men in Kane masks are in the ring. They surround Kane, chanting the four words over and over. Kane slowly gets up, only to be knocked to the ground again. The largest of the three picks him up and slams him. One barks instructions at the other, who lifts Kane up for a pumphandle slam. The clear leader then tells the other two to send Kane his way. They do, and he makes a praying gesture before, as a trio, they lift Kane up for a triple chokeslam. Michael Cole shouts, “Who the hell are these guys?” The three then pose with their arms up and their hands flat against each other’s to close out Smackdown - 85%.
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