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Post by Moore on May 23, 2024 15:11:20 GMT 1
RAW:Coach getting mauled is a perfect show opener, specially for a huge fan of Armando Estrada. Fun fact: I never liked to see HBK being nicknamed 'Mr. WrestleMania' (although I think that he's one of the guys with the best history in the event), but I don't think HHH is the right guy to challenge that nickname. Let's see who'll get to Mania as the bad guy. Maria and Santino never worked IRL either. Drew vs. Booker is something nice. Drew will win, of course, but Booker is a great challenger. I can even see the feud extending to the point of a Mania match. The tag team and Women's title pictures are looking fine and while the Women's title match is set up for Mania (logically - best heel vs. best face), we're yet to see how the tag team scene will fit in Mania. Spoiler: Hennig and DiBiase won't interfere in the Cena vs. Orton match at WrestleMania... but Cody will, joining Legacy and Orton will leave the PPV as the champion after the loophole. ECW:Wow, Miz beating Big Daddy V is awesome, and you didn't make it a fluke either, it wasn't just luck. Miz as the Hardcore champion could be interesting. Burchill keeps losing big matches, it seems. But well, it had to be like that. Chavo vs. Dreamer in an Extreme Rules doesn't scream WrestleMania to me, but that's a cool match for a Mania nonetheless. I'm ok with that. SmackDown!:So... the Hall of Pain is a thing now, awesome. Now, I'm ready to see Kozlov inducted. Well, yeah, I'm rooting for MVP to win the Money in the Bank. I really want to see him as a World Champion, something we didn't witness IRL, maybe thanks to himself? Not sure, really. 10 year old me would see the Brothers of Destruction destroying (obviously) Hawkins, Ryder, Dykstra and Nemeth as soon as the match between both obnoxious teams started. And he would enjoy it a lot. Amazing ending to the main event. And a pretty nice conclusion to the whole show. I assume Batista won't really be an heel, but he will be heelish until Mania. Pretty cool. Btw, can we just have JBL buried by a bunch of ladders in the MITB (like Big Show in pretty much every MITB he was in), but actually see him end his career there? 
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Post by johnnyboombatz on Jun 6, 2024 22:18:32 GMT 1
RAWMarch 10, 2008 Milwaukee, WI
RAW INTRO (88%)
Monday Night RAW starts off with a look at last week's contract signing for the WWE Championship Match at WrestleMania XXIV between John Cena and Randy Orton. Mr. McMahon made his return and made sure Orton's group, Legacy, would not be a factor in the match. Will Orton be able to do it on his own???
MATCH 1: DREW MCINTYRE © W/WILLIAM REGAL VS. BOOKER T W/SHARMELL – INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP (56%, 0.5*)
The opening contest was for the Intercontinental Championship as Booker T challenged Drew McIntyre. Booker started the match on fire and it cause Drew to regroup outside and get some advice from William Regal. McIntyre turned the match around and started to methodically punish Booker for a bit. Booker turned it around when McIntyre got wanted to inflict more damage instead of going for the win and Booker took Drew down with a jumping side kick. Booker then hit a 'Spinaroonie' and with Sharmell clapping on the outside, Booker connected with the scissors kick. Booker went for the win but William Regal pulled Referee Chad Patton out of the ring. JR couldn't believe it as Booker was about to be the new Intercontinental Champion. Patton yelled at Booker and Sharmell came over and slapped Regal in the face. Booker was so caught up in what his wife was doing that he got distracted and it allowed Drew to recover and hit a 'Claymore' when Booker turned around. McIntyre made the pin and retained his title.
WINNER: DREW MCINTYRE VIA PINFALL IN 10:49
LEGACY INTERVIEW (79%)
Todd Grisham was backstage next with Legacy. He asked Orton about last week and Orton cut him off. Orton says Legacy can get the job done by themselves and tonight they are going to prove it. Orton looks at Joe Hennig and tells him he's going to take on John Cena tonight. Orton then talks about Mr. McMahon and how no one, not even the most powerful man will stop Orton from fulfilling his destiny of becoming WWE Champion and beginning the 'Age of Orton.'
MATCH 2: CANDICE MICHELLE & KELLY KELLY VS. MELINA & MARYSE (62%, 0.5*)
A women's tag team match was next after a brawl occurred last week between the four ladies. Standard tag action in this one as Melina and Maryse played the heels well and isolated Kelly Kelly from Candice Michelle. Candice would get a hot tag and go on a nice run. Candice then tried to hit Maryse with a 'Candy Wrapper' but the French-Canadian unhooked herself and made a sneaky tag to Melina before leaving the ring. Candice tagged Kelly Kelly in and then hit a suicide dive through the middle rope to take out Maryse. Unfortunately for Kelly Kelly, she didn't realize Melina was tagged in and Melina hit a spinning facebuster she calls the 'Extreme Makeover.' Melina made the cover and before Candice could get back in to break up the count, Melina would get the three count and the victory.
WINNERS: MELINA & MARYSE VIA PINFALL IN 7:36
BETH PHOENIX INTERVIEW (76%)
Todd Grisham makes an appearance once again, this time with Women's Champion, 'The Glamazon' Beth Phoenix. Beth laughs about the interview her challenger, Mickie James, had last week with Grisham. Phoenix says it's funny that Mickie is trying to compare her to Trish Stratus. Beth says nothing compares to 'The Glamazon.'
BRISCO BROS. IN THE HOF (78%)
A video package played next for the next entry into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2008, THE BRISCO BROTHERS! Gerald and Jack Brisco, who were three-time NWA World Tag Team Champions, will now be enshrined in the sacred halls of WWE Legends.
KENNEDY IS CONFIDENT (84%)
“Turn Up The Trouble” by Airbourne hits next and Mr. Kennedy makes his way down to the ring. Kennedy gloats as he commentates over the video of him taking out both Jeff Hardy and Bobby Lashley last week. Kennedy says there will be more of this at WrestleMania as he will wipe the field clean and win Money In The Bank for the second straight year. As he finishes that line, “No More Words” by Endeverafter hits and Jeff Hardy interrupts. Hardy gets on the mic and tells Kennedy that he had to come out here because everyone is sick of him running his mouth. Hardy says he may have gotten one-up on him last week but at WrestleMania, Hardy will go all-out to make sure he leaves with the briefcase. Kennedy laughs and says that Hardy would rather jump off the ladder than actually do the smart thing and win the match. Kennedy then makes a joke about how Lashley is a meathead and probably can't even climb a ladder. Just as he says that Hardy points behind Kennedy and Mr. Kennedy turns around to get hit with a SPEAR by Lashley. Lashley and Hardy look at each other before Hardy decides to go to the top and hit a 'Swanton Bomb' onto Kennedy. A bit of revenge after last week for both guys as Hardy and Lashley shake but also claim to each other that they will win the Money In The Bank.
MATCH 3: UMAGA W/ARMANDO ALEJANDRO ESTRADA VS. CODY RHODES (63%, 0.5*)
The music of Umaga hit next and 'The Samoan Bulldozer' made his way out with interim RAW General Manager, Armando Alejandro Estrada. Umaga would take on Cody Rhodes in this contest and even though Rhodes was very game, he just could not match up to the strength and brutality of Umaga. Rhodes did get some offense in but after around 6-7 minutes, Rhodes got caught with a nasty throat thrust as he sprung off the ropes to try and hit a roundhouse and Umaga followed it with a 'Samoan Spike' to get the win.
WINNER: UMAGA VIA PINFALL IN 7:14
ESTRADA IS IRATE (86%)
After Umaga's win, Armando Alejandro Estrada grabbed a mic and had something to say. Estrada directed his anger towards Mr. McMahon, who is not here this week. Estrada said he was embarrassed last week and that he runs the show on Monday Night RAW. Estrada claims there will be hell to pay and as he says that, Cody Rhodes starts getting back to his feet. Estrada unleashes Umaga back at Rhodes and 'The Samoan Bulldozer' hits a kick to the face of Rhodes, knocking him back into the corner. Umaga then goes to the opposite corner and freight trains Rhodes with a running hip attack.
TAG TEAM BRAWL (77%)
The camera then cuts backstage where there is a fight taking place. Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas, Carlito & Primo, and the World Tag Team Champions, Paul London & Brian Kendrick, are all duking it out. Eventually, backstage staff and road agents come in to separate the three teams but Cryme Tyme can be seen in the area. JTG tells Shad that what they saw we crazy and Shad said he wanted to get in on the fun.
MATCH 4: SANTINO MARELLA VS. VAL VENIS (58%, 1*)
A newly-heel Santino Marella came out to a chorus of boos after he dumped Maria last week. Santino took on Val Venis in the next contest. Venis started off hot, possibly wanting to kick Santino's ass for treating Maria poorly, but Santino turned it around by poking Venis in the eye and then hitting an STO. Santino then finished the match off by hitting Venis with a swinging neckbreaker.
WINNER: SANTINO MARELLA VIA PINFALL IN 4:34
HHH/HBK FACE-TO-FACE NEXT WEEK (93%)
A graphic pops up showing that 'The Game' Triple H, and 'The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels, will come face-to-face in the ring next week on RAW in advance of their big match at WrestleMania XXIV.
***MAIN EVENT*** MATCH 5: JOHN CENA VS. JOE HENNIG W/RANDY ORTON & TED DIBIASE JR. (71%, 1*)
The WWE Champ, John Cena, took on Legacy member, Joe Hennig in the RAW Main Event. Randy Orton and Ted DiBiase Jr. were at ringside to root on Hennig but of course, they would try to find a way to get involved in the match. Cena dominated early but Hennig showed he was capable of taking care of things by himself, dropping Cena with a Saito Suplex. Cena would recover and start his classic chain of moves, culminating with a 'Five Knuckle Shuffle.' Cena looked to hit the 'F-U' but Hennig got down and then Orton pulled his Legacy cohort out of the ring. Cena went out after Hennig but Orton diverted Referee Mike Chioda's attention away from the action and it allowed DiBiase Jr. to shove Cena from behind into the steel ring post. Hennig tried to capitalize and finish Cena off with a 'Perfect-Plex' but Cena kicked out at 2.999. Hennig was going to attempt another one but Cena hit an 'F-U' out of nowhere and looked at Orton & DiBiase, causing them to stay put on the outside as he got the three-count.
WINNER: JOHN CENA VIA PINFALL IN 10:39
CENA ON TOP (90%)
“My Time Is Now” blares through the arena as John Cena takes down Joe Hennig in the Main Event. Cena celebrates the win as Hennig is being assisted by Randy Orton & Ted DiBiase Jr. On this night, Cena got one-up on Legacy, and Cena and Orton bicker while Legacy slowly backs up the entrance ramp.
FINAL RAW RATING (76% – 3.05 MILLION VIEWERS) --------------------  ECWMarch 11, 2008 Chicago, IL
SENTIMENTAL FAVORITE (76%)
ECW kicks off with the music of Tommy Dreamer as the 'Heart and Soul of ECW' makes his way down to the ring. The crowd doesn't let Dreamer begin as they shower him with cheers causing Dreamer to get emotional. Dreamer finally starts talking about how he is getting the chance of a lifetime. Dreamer thanks ECW General Manager, Mick Foley, for the opportunity and says he can't wait for WrestleMania. Dreamer says it means so much to him that he gets to represent ECW. Before Dreamer can continue, Chavo Guerrero makes the interruption. The current ECW Champion, along with Luke Gallows, comes down to the ring. Chavo mocks Dreamer and tells him that he's going embarrass himself on the biggest stage. Chavo then says he may not even make it to WrestleMania and it appears the champ is going to try a 2-on-1 right now to soften Dreamer up. Dreamer squares up but before Chavo & Gallows can attack, “This Fire Burns” hits and CM Punk makes his way down. Punk gets a huge hometown pop and stands in the ring next to Dreamer. Chavo & Gallows slowly retreat from the ring.
MATCH 1: KOFI KINGSTON VS. CHRIS MASTERS (60%, 0.5*)
Kofi Kingston would have a rematch with 'The Masterpiece' Chris Masters in the opening contest. Masters begged for this as he called last week's win a “total fluke.” The two went back and forth for the majority of the match, with Kofi hitting some fast-paced offense and Masters going with the more methodical approach. Kofi had Masters lined up to hit 'Trouble in Paradise' but Masters quickly dropped down and went to the outside to avoid the move. Kofi went out to chase after him and Masters clocked Kofi in the head with a steel chair. An intentional disqualification gave Kofi the win but at what cost?
WINNER: KOFI KINGSTON VIA DISQUALIFICATION IN 6:46
MASTERS MAKES HIS MARK (65%)
Chris Masters didn't care about the win as much as getting back at Kingston for beating him last week. After the chair shot, Masters applied his 'Masterlock' and kept it cinched in despite Referee John Cone's insistence. It took multiple referees, backstage staff, and road agents to get Masters to let go, and Kingston fell in a heap to the ground as Masters admired his work.
FRIDAY NIGHT NITRO (80%)
Rosa Mendez was backstage for an interview with Johnny Nitro. Nitro, who is representing ECW in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match at WrestleMania XXIV is slated to make an appearance on Smackdown! Mendez asks Nitro about his scheduled match with Matt Hardy for Friday and Nitro says that everyone needs to get ready for a little 'Friday Night Nitro.' Nitro says he will rise to the occasion on Friday and rise to the occasion in Orlando when he becomes Mr. Money In The Bank.
MATCH 2: HARDCORE HOLLY VS. LOCAL TALENT (56%, 1.5*)
Veteran Hardcore Holly took on a local enhancement talent in the next contest. Holly did what everyone imagined and that was just beat up this local talent. Holly prides himself in just being nasty, especially to younger superstars and he finished off this one with his 'Alabama Slam' to get the win.
WINNER: HARDCORE HOLLY VIA PINFALL IN 3:06
MITB PREVIEW (86%)
As alluded to earlier in the show, Johnny Nitro would be taking on Matt Hardy on Smackdown! this Friday Night. A graphic pops on screen to show that and then also that CM Punk would be taking on JBL as well. Two Money In The Bank preview matches are set for Friday Night.
***MAIN EVENT*** MATCH 3: CM PUNK & TOMMY DREAMER VS. CHAVO GUERRERO & LUKE GALLOWS (72%, 2*)
The Main Event Match of ECW had the hometown hero, CM Punk, team with the #1 Contender to the ECW Title, Tommy Dreamer, to take on ECW Champ, Chavo Guerrero, and his 'Plan B' Luke Gallows. Punk started the match off hot but after tagging in Dreamer, the heels took control and isolated 'The Heart and Soul of ECW' from his corner. Gallows was super impressive, just brutalizing Dreamer and looking at Punk while doing so. Dreamer was then able to hit a flash DDT on Chavo and make a hot tag to Punk. Punk cleaned house and then got Chavo up for a 'GTS' but Chavo slid off and frantically tagged Gallows back in. Gallows assumed control but when Punk was in the corner and Chavo was holding him, Punk moved and Gallows inadvertently knocked Chavo off the apron. Punk was then able to hit a 'GTS' on Gallows and tagged in Dreamer, who hit the 'Dreamer DDT' to pull off what was considered an upset and beat Luke Gallows.
WINNER: CM PUNK & TOMMY DREAMER VIA PINFALL IN 10:31
A RINGING ENDORSEMENT (77%)
As Chavo and Gallows licked their wounds, heading back up the ramp, CM Punk grabbed a mic and hyped up the Chicago crowd. Punk then talked about Dreamer and how he exemplifies what it means to be ECW. Punk says for what it's worth, his money is on Tommy to take the title from Chavo at WrestleMania. The crowd starts a Dreamer chant, getting Tommy emotional, and Punk and Dreamer embrace before Punk raises his hand to end the show.
FINAL ECW RATING (71% – 1.85 MILLION VIEWERS) --------------------  Smackdown!March 14, 2008 Chicago, IL
WHY BATISTA? WHY? (90%)
Friday Night Smackdown! begins with a look back to last week's Main Event between 'Y2J' Chris Jericho and 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair. When Flair wouldn't tap to the 'Walls of Jericho,' Batista came down to try and throw the towel in for Flair. Eventually, Flair passed out from the pain and when Batista helped him up, Flair was pissed about Batista's action of protecting him and slapped him in the face. This enraged 'The Animal' and it led to Batista hitting a spinebuster on Flair. Also of note, after that, a graphic shows that Rey Mysterio will take on MVP in tonight's Main Event!
MATCH 1: JOHNNY NITRO VS. MATT HARDY (69%, 1.5*)
The action kicked off with a Money In The Bank showcase as ECW's Johnny Nitro took on Matt Hardy. These two had a solid match in which both men had their moments to show off their offense. The ending came after Hardy hit his middle rope leg drop on Nitro and waited for him to get up to hit a 'Twist of Fate.' Hardy kicked Nitro in the gut and went to hit the move but Nitro snuck out and rolled up Hardy from behind. Nitro had a handful of tights and stole the victory with the pin.
WINNER: JOHNNY NITRO VIA PINFALL IN 8:54
TWO DIVAS DOWN (85%)
A shot goes backstage where a staff member is calling for help. Vickie Guerrero then enters the area and sees that both Ashley Massaro and Torrie Wilson have been laid out. Vickie is visibly upset and wondering who did this as she yells for medical personnel to come to the aid of both ladies.
STAR SQUAD IS SALTY (75%)
Back to ringside and The Star Squad are in the ring with mics. Kenny Dykstra and Nick Nemeth say they got screwed out of the WWE Tag Team Titles last week when The Undertaker and Kane stuck their nose in their business. Kenny says they didn't even get a chance and demand a rematch. Their complaining is soon cut off by the music of The Hart Dynasty. DH Smith and TJ Wilson say they can't stand the whining any longer and want to challenge the two to a match. The Star Squad accept and Referee Jimmy Korderas runs down to the ring and calls for the bell.
MATCH 2: THE STAR SQUAD [NICK NEMETH & KENNY DYKSTRA] VS. THE HART DYNASTY [DH SMITH & TJ WILSON] W/NATALYA NEIDHART (56%, 1*)
The Star Squad wanted to prove their worth but The Hart Dynasty was frustrating them at every level. TJ Wilson, with his fast-paced offense, and DH Smith, with his power game. Kenny Dykstra did gain control of the match for a little with Wilson in the ring with him. Dykstra tried to hit his top rope leg drop but Wilson moved and tagged in Smith. DH went on a rampage and knocked down everything in sight. He eventually hit a running powerslam on Nemeth and then prevented Dykstra from getting back in the ring. DH made the tag to TJ, who hit his springboard elbow drop to pick up the win.
WINNERS: THE HART DYNASTY VIA PINFALL IN 7:11
CHICAGO MADE! (91%)
Backstage, Josh Mathews is with CM Punk. The crowd roars when Punk walks into the frame and begins a chant. Mathews asks Punk about the reception and Punk says it's great to be home. Punk turns his attention to tonight's match against JBL and just as he's about to go into it, Johnny Nitro enters the shot. Punk asks Nitro what he wants and Nitro tells Punk that he showed everyone how it's done earlier tonight. Nitro condescendingly challenges Punk to best him and Punk barks back saying he will do it without grabbing tights.
HIGHLIGHT REEL NEXT WEEK (84%)
A graphic pops up on-screen that another edition of 'The Highlight Reel' will be back next week as World Champion, Chris Jericho, will have special guests, Batista and Ric Flair on the show. Michael Cole is intrigued by this development while Ernest 'The Cat' Miller wonders if Jericho is focusing his energy on the wrong thing.
MATCH 3: THE AMAZING RED © VS. SONNY SIAKI – CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (61%, 1.5*)
A Cruiserweight Championship Match came at the midpoint of the show as The Amazing Red defended against Sonny Siaki. Siaki earned a shot after his impressive streak of victories over the last month or so. This one lived up to the billing as both men were flying around the ring. Siaki hit a somersault leg drop, while Red sent Siaki to the outside with a headscissors takedown before hitting a corkscrew moonsault over the top rope onto Siaki. The ending came when Red tried to hit Siaki with a wheelbarrow facebuster but Siaki turned it into a cutter. Siaki then set up for the 'Siakalypse Now' but Red countered and then transitioned right into a 'Code Red.' A stunning turn of events and Red got the pinfall as the crowd was still in awe of Red's athleticism.
WINNER: THE AMAZING RED VIA PINFALL IN 10:53
BRING ON THE RUSSIAN (75%)
Josh Mathews is standing with The Big Show and asks Show about last week's United States Championship Match. Big Show says he wants a piece of Kozlov after he got involved in the match. Mark Henry then enters the picture and tells Show that he's going to have to wait his turn because he wants of piece of Kozlov first. This causes the two big men to start brawling and the show goes to break with a bunch of backstage staff and road agents separating the two.
WELL...THAT BACKFIRED...(83%)
Returning to the show, The Rated-R Entourage is in Smackdown! General Manager, Theodore Long's office and Curt Hawkins, and Zack Ryder are complaining about The Undertaker and Kane. Edge calms them down and then asks Teddy what he's going to do about it. Long then says he has just the perfect solution. Next week, Hawkins & Ryder will defend the WWE Tag Team Championships against The Brothers of Destruction! The Rated-R Entourage can't believe it and Edge tells Teddy that's not what he had in mind. The trio is shell-shocked as they exit stage left.
MATCH 4: CM PUNK VS. JBL (76%, 2*)
Chicago's own CM Punk took on JBL in another Money In The Bank showcase. Punk started the match off with the advantage before JBL took control with a big boot. JBL then wore down Punk for the next few minutes with rest holds and a few clubs to the back and chest. JBL hit a fall away slam and then waited for Punk to get up. JBL went off the ropes to hit a 'Clothesline From Hell' but Punk countered with a jumping leg lariat. Punk then went to the apron and caught JBL with a springboard clothesline. Punk then motioned for the 'GTS' but Johnny Nitro appeared on the apron. Punk swung and missed and Nitro taunted him as he backed away. Punk turned around right into a 'Clothesline From Hell' and Nitro cost Punk the match.
WINNER: JBL VIA PINFALL IN 9:17
KOZLOV WANTS U.S. GOLD (85%)
A video package featuring Kozlov plays next. The video shows Kozlov attacking both Big Show and Mark Henry last week and Kozlov's voice can be heard over the destruction. Kozlov makes it simple and says he wants the United States Championship.
***MAIN EVENT*** MATCH 5: REY MYSTERIO VS. MVP (77%, 3*)
“Break The Walls Down” hits and 'Y2J' Chris Jericho makes his way out. Cole and Cat aren't quite sure why as the Main Event is scheduled to be next but Jericho pulls up a seat and asks the commentary table if he can join them. MVP makes his entrance and says something to Jericho when he gets in the ring. Rey Mysterio makes his entrance and also stares at Jericho before the match begins. This was a really good back-and-forth match between the two and at one point MVP bounced Rey off the announce table while harping at Jericho. MVP could be heard saying that he's going to do what Y2J won't be able to. MVP hit the 'Ballin' Elbow' before setting up for the 'Drive-By Kick.' MVP took his time gloating at Jericho that Mysterio was able to get up and trip MVP into the ropes. Mysterio hit a 'Bronco Buster' on MVP and MVP ended up in perfect position for a '619.' Rey hit the '619' and a springboard splash to get the win.
WINNER: REY MYSTERIO VIA PINFALL IN 12:29
SELF INVITATION (88%)
After the win, Rey Mysterio asked for a mic and looked toward Chris Jericho. Y2J was intrigued as Mysterio went out to the commentary table area and told him that he was inviting himself on 'The Highlight Reel.' Jericho nodded his head and said fine before getting up and standing face-to-face with Mysterio, while he raised the World Title high to end the show.
FINAL SD! RATING (78% – 2.78 MILLION VIEWERS)
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(OOC: Just a couple of weeks of shows left before the big one. Going to hope my show ratings start climbing, they've been kinda low for the build up to 'Mania.) |
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Post by Moore on Jun 7, 2024 15:45:51 GMT 1
RAW:
McIntyre vs. Booker really had to be something like that. I'm happy and I'm also glad that their feud is probably continuing after that match.
The RAW pool for the MITB match is top tier. Lashley is probably bound for a title reign very soon, but not via MITB, I think. Kennedy can possibly make it two-in-a-row.
The story between Estrada and McMahon is getting interesting. One year after being on the same page at Mania, they're rivals, which is cool.
The ending for the show was what it needed to be. Cool.
ECW:
Pretty average show of ECW, with the highlight being the post-main event endorsement and, possibly, the rising conflict between Kofi and Masters.
SD!:
Two divas were attacked backstage... interesting. I really want it to be one person doing it, but I'm doubting it...
10 year old me would love to see Brothers of Destruction challenging for the titles against Ryder and Hawkins. Obviously, they won't win as Edge will pull something up. Cool.
The interactions between Nitro and Punk made sense, both transporting their feud to ECW and adding a bit more salt to the MITB match.
Cool little main event between MVP and Rey Rey. MVP may be needing a feud to win, though, no?
I can sense things going south in the Highlight Reel next week.
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Post by johnnyboombatz on Jun 21, 2024 3:13:12 GMT 1
RAW March 17, 2008 Lafayette, LA
POWER PLAY (81%)
RAW begins with “No Chance In Hell” playing and the Chairman, Mr. McMahon coming out to the ring. McMahon welcomes everyone to Monday Night RAW and then addresses the comments made last week by Armando Alejandro Estrada. Vince demands Estrada comes out right now. Umaga's music then hits and Estrada comes out with 'The Samoan Bulldozer.' Vince warns the duo when they enter the ring that they better not get any ideas of attacking him. McMahon tells Estrada to say what he did last week to his face and Estrada actually has the balls to say it again and also states that he should be the GM of Monday Night RAW. Vince says that Jonathan Coachman was and after what they did to him a few weeks back, he has an idea. Vince talked to Coach, who is recovering but Coach made a challenge for WrestleMania. So at the big show, it will be a tag team match, Umaga and Estrada vs. Coach and a partner of his choice. The winner will be the permanent GM of Monday Night RAW. Estrada is actually happy about the news and laughs as he looks at Umaga. Mr. McMahon then says that tonight Umaga will take on Bobby Lashley, which dampens the mood of Estrada.
MATCH 1: LONDON & KENDRICK AND CRYME TYME [SHAD & JTG] VS. THE WORLD'S GREATEST TAG TEAM [SHELTON BENJAMIN & CHARLIE HAAS] AND CARLITO & PRIMO (60%, 1.5*)
The opening match on RAW was an 8-Man Tag Team contest between all of the teams squabbling over the World Tag Team Championship. Cryme Tyme also wanted to get in on the action after the brawl happened in front of them last week. Standard action in this one where everyone got a small time to showcase their moves. Eventually, the match broke down and it resulted in a double countout as London & Kendrick and Carlito & Primo, and Cryme Tyme and The World's Greatest Tag Team began brawling on the outside. Some were in the crowd, some by the announce desk, and some up near the stage. The chaos led to the double countout and backstage staff and road agents needing to break things up.
RESULT: DOUBLE COUNTOUT IN 8:15
INTERCONTINENTAL PANDEMONIUM (75%)
A graphic comes on the screen showing a match that JR and King mentioned was just made for tonight. It will be a Fatal 4-Way #1 Contender Match as Booker T, Cody Rhodes, Santino Marella, and Chris Harris will square off with the winner going on to WrestleMania to take on Drew McIntyre for the Intercontinental Championship.
MATCH 2: MICKIE JAMES VS. JILLIAN HALL (62%, 0.5*)
A couple of weeks before her battle with Beth Phoenix for the Women's Championship, Mickie James took on Jillian Hall in the next match. Mickie was rolling at the start until 'The Glamazon' walked down to ringside a few minutes in. This allowed Jillian to control the match for a little bit. Mickie eventually turned the tables and finished Jillian off, planting her with a DDT. Post-match, Beth got into the ring and she and Mickie had a stare-down while the two talked trash to each other, and 'The Glamazon' raised her title high.
WINNER: MICKIE JAMES VIA PINFALL IN 7:34
THE GAME VS. MR. WRESTLEMANIA (91%)Returning from a commercial break “The Game” by Motorhead hits and Triple H makes his entrance. HHH gets on the mic and talks about how in 13 days, one of the greatest WrestleMania matches in history will take place when he, 'The Game' Triple H takes on 'The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels. Hunter says he's wanted this one for a while because it's time to prove who is 'The Man.' “Sexy Boy” hits and Shawn Michaels enters before Triple H can say anymore. The two have a minute-long stare-down in the ring as the crowd is going nuts. HBK asks HHH if he's hearing that. Michaels says Triple H is 'The Game' and Triple H is “that damn good,” but the sound the crowd is making right now is how it's going to be in Orlando in 13 days. HBK says that he feeds off of the noise. Michaels continues and says on 'The Grandest Stage of 'Em All,' when the lights are the brightest and the sound is deafening, that is when he is home. HBK says it's like a drug being shot into his arm and that is why at WrestleMania XXIV, he will show Triple H why he is “Mr. WrestleMania. The crowd roars until Triple H finally responds. HHH tells HBK that he knows how Michaels brings his game to another level when the stakes are high. He remembers the Iron Man Match in '96, the classic Ladder Match at WrestleMania X. Triple H says that there is something common though among those moments...they were in the past. Triple H says HBK continues to call himself 'Mr. WrestleMania' but other than beating his father-in-law, HBK has come up short lately. Triple H says that the 'Mr. WrestleMania' moniker has passed Shawn by and at WrestleMania, Triple H is going to prove his theory right. Triple H says HBK is going to have to take it to a whole new level to beat him, one that he just doesn't think HBK has anymore. Both men have serious looks on their faces as Triple H puts his hand out. HBK shakes it but then they both pull in and get nose-to-nose.
MATCH 3: BOOKER T W/SHARMELL VS. CODY RHODES VS. SANTINO MARELLA VS. CHRIS HARRIS W/LANCE CADE – FATAL 4-WAY INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP #1 CONTENDERS MATCH (76%, 2*)
Around the end of the first-hour mark, the aforementioned Fatal 4-Way match took place. It was a chaotic 10-minute match in which many extra people were out at ringside. Sharmell accompanied Booker T and Lance Cade, still not cleared with his wrist, rooted on 'Wildcat' Chris Harris. Intercontinental Champion, Drew McIntyre and his mentor, William Regal, also took a seat in front of the announce table to do some scouting and see who would face the young Scot at WrestleMania. The ending came with Booker T and Chris Harris in the ring. Booker was about to hit Harris with a scissors kick but McIntyre and Regal wanted to make sure Booker didn't get another shot. Cade then got involved and pulled Regal off the apron before bopping him in the head with his cast. McIntyre missed a 'Claymore' kick and hit Harris instead, knocking him out of the ring. Cody Rhodes then tried to take advantage of the situation but Cade grabbed his ankle. Cody kicked him off but turned right into a 'Book End' and Booker T would make the cover and get another rematch.
WINNER: BOOKER T VIA PINFALL IN 10:58
LEGACY LOOKS TO EVEN THE SCORE (84%)
The camera cuts to Todd Grisham, who is standing by with Legacy. This week Ted DiBiase Jr. is going to take on John Cena in the Main Event. Grisham asks Randy Orton if he's any bit worried about the momentum Cena has going into their WWE Title Match. Orton tells Grisham that everything is working to plan. Orton says there is one job tonight and that is to wear down John Cena. Just as Orton says that, a frustrated Cody Rhodes walks by the interview set after just losing his opportunity to go to WrestleMania. Orton and Legacy stop and Rhodes stares them down for a couple of seconds before moving on. Orton continues and says that he is on the precipice of greatness and that 'The Age of Orton' officially begins at WrestleMania.
OUCH! THAT LEFT A MARK! (79%)
Bobby Lashley vs Umaga is the next match for the night and Bobby Lashley makes his entrance first. Halfway down the ramp, Mr. Kennedy comes through the curtain and hits Lashley in the back with a steel chair. Kennedy continues to swing away, hitting Lashley in the back and legs until backstage staff and road agents get him to stop. It appears the match against Umaga has been called off as Lashley is helped to the back.
BIG 6-MAN TAG MAIN EVENT NEXT WEEK (84%)
JR and King are excited as a graphic pops up for next week's RAW. On the final show before WrestleMania XXIV, Legacy will take on WWE Champion, John Cena, 'The Game' Triple H, and 'The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels in a 6-Man Tag Team Match in the Main Event.
***MAIN EVENT*** MATCH 4: JOHN CENA VS. TED DIBIASE JR. W/RANDY ORTON & JOE HENNIG (77%, 1.5*)
The Main Event for tonight would begin next as John Cena took on Ted DiBiase Jr. Once again, the rest of Legacy watched from ringside and tried to interject but Cena was on his A-game. DiBiase did have a couple of nice moments in the match but when he tried to put Cena away with 'Dream Street,' Cena countered right into an 'STFU.' The hold took place right in view for Cena to look at Orton and wrench back on DiBiase's neck as he tapped to the submission.
WINNER: JOHN CENA VIA SUBMISSION IN 11:22
THE CHAMP KEEPS ROLLING (90%)
As Cena's music hit and he was handed his WWE Title, Orton and Hennig pulled DiBiase Jr. out of the ring. Similar to last week, Cena ends the show on top, staring out at Legacy, who are licking their wounds as they back up the ramp.
FINAL RAW RATING (78% – 2.99 MILLION VIEWERS) -------------------- ECW March 18, 2008 Biloxi, MS
ECW INTRO (85%)
ECW begins with a look back to last week when Tommy Dreamer and CM Punk faced and defeated Chavo Guerrero and Luke Gallows in the Main Event. “You Wouldn't Know” by HELLYEAH hits as the ECW Intro plays and Joey Styles and Tazz welcome the audience in. They then go over tonight's Main Event as the #1 Contender to the ECW Championship, Tommy Dreamer will take on 'The Masterpiece' Chris Masters.
MATCH 1: THE MIZ © VS. HARDCORE HOLLY – HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP (70%, 1.5*)
The opening contest is a Hardcore Championship match as The Miz defends against Hardcore Holly. While it was an even match, Holly lived up to his name and was swinging some weapons around in this one. Holly was brutalizing Miz, giving him welts and bruises on his back after hitting some kendo stick shots. The ending came when Holly set up a table on the outside and tried suplexing Miz from the inside of the ring through it. Miz responded by hanging Holly up on the top rope and then hitting an impressive sunset flip powerbomb through the table. The crowd couldn't believe the move and Miz made the cover to get the win.
WINNER: THE MIZ VIA PINFALL IN 9:36
MASTERS' MINDSET (71%)
Backstage, Rosa Mendez is with 'The Masterpiece' Chris Masters. Rosa restates the Main Event but first asks Masters about his actions last week when he faced off against the newcomer, Kofi Kingston. Rosa implies that Masters is frustrated about not being able to beat Kofi and that's when Masters cuts her off. Masters says that Kofi needs to learn some lessons in respect. Masters has issues with how Kofi carries himself and says that he needs to be taken down a peg. Rosa argues that Masters is being hypocritical when it comes to being arrogant and Masters says that this interview is over.
MATCH 2: THE SANDMAN VS. MIKE KNOX (61%, 1*)
Mike Knox took on The Sandman in the middle bout on the show. Sandman gave Knox some trouble as his unorthodox offense was stumping the big guy but Knox caught Sandman with a big boot to stop his momentum. Sandman had one more flurry of offense in him after being grounded for a bit but Knox countered into a sidewalk slam to take a huge advantage. Knox would then hit his 'Knox Out' to finish off Sandman.
WINNER: MIKE KNOX VIA PINFALL IN 7:00
IS 'PLAN B' WORKING? (74%)
A shot goes backstage where ECW Champion, Chavo Guerrero is chewing out his big bodyguard, Luke Gallows. Chavo says Gallows is like 7 feet tall and he shouldn't be losing to Tommy Dreamer of all people. Chavo says for Gallows to prove it to him that he isn't making a mistake by employing him. Chavo says don't make me think of a 'Plan C.'
***MAIN EVENT*** MATCH 3: TOMMY DREAMER VS. CHRIS MASTERS (65%, 2*)
The Main Event match featured 'The Heart and Soul of ECW' Tommy Dreamer and 'The Masterpiece' Chris Masters. Masters controlled most of the match but Dreamer was not going to go down without a fight. Dreamer ducked a 'Polish Hammer' attempt and then hit Masters with a front dropkick. Dreamer was looking for his DDT but Luke Gallows appeared on the apron and caused a distraction. Dreamer dropkicked Gallows legs and the big man bounced off the apron, face-first. Unfortunately, Dreamer backed right into a 'Masterlock' and after getting the hold locked in, Masters continued the pressure as Dreamer flailed under he went limp and Referee Scott Armstrong called for the bell.
WINNER: CHRIS MASTERS VIA SUBMISSION IN 9:13
CLIMBING THE LADDER OF SUCCESS (88%)
The final segment of ECW started with a ladder in the ring. Johnny Nitro then made his way out to the dismay of the fans. Nitro was his cocky self, talking about how he beat Matt Hardy on Smackdown! while CM Punk lost. Nitro starts climbing the ladder and says that he's giving everyone a preview of WrestleMania when he ascends to the top and grabs the Money In The Bank briefcase. “This Fire Burns” by Killswitch Engage then hits and CM Punk runs down to the ring. Before Nitro could realize what Punk was going to do, Punk was in the ring. With Nitro still near the top of the ladder, Punk pushed it over and Nitro was crotched as he fell onto the ropes. Punk then went over as Nitro was still on the ropes and shook it up and down, causing pain to Nitro's groin area. Punk then grabbed Nitro off the ropes and hit a 'GTS' for good measure to end the show.
FINAL ECW RATING (71% – 1.88 MILLION VIEWERS) --------------------
Smackdown! March 21, 2008 Biloxi, MS
SMACKDOWN! INTRO (86%)
“Rise Up” by Drowning Pool hits as the intro to Smackdown! plays. Michael Cole and Ernest 'The Cat' Miller welcome the audience in and a graphic pops up on the screen for tonight's action. We will see a WWE Tag Team Championship Match in the Main Event as The Brothers of Destruction take on The Rated-R Entourage. Also, 'The Highlight Reel' with Rey Mysterio, Batista, and 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair is on tap for tonight.
HOLLA HOLLA HOLLA! (87%)
Smackdown! GM Teddy Long starts off the show by coming out to the stage. Teddy says we are on the home stretch to WrestleMania and after last week, he has a blockbuster match to announce. Teddy says at WrestleMania, 'The World's Strongest Man' Mark Henry will defend his United States Championship in a Triple Threat Match against Kozlov and The Big Show. This gets a pop and then Long says that both Big Show and Henry will get a singles match against Kozlov. And Big Show vs Kozlov is next!
MATCH 1: THE BIG SHOW VS. KOZLOV (73%, 1.5*)
The Big Show comes out and his pyro spooks Long a little. The two share a laugh and Show shakes the GM's hand before making his entrance. After a commercial break, Kozlov enters and the match was on. Both men traded big blows before Show caught Kozlov with a body slam. The Russian rolled out of the ring and Big Show smacked his head off the announce table. Big Show then tapped into an aggressive side, maybe remembering him being put through the table weeks ago and cleared it. At this point, after arguing with Show to bring the action back into the ring, Referee Charles Robinson got to a 10-count and rang the bell. It was a double countout but Show grabbed Kozlov by the throat and chokeslammed him through the announce table.
RESULT: NO CONTEST VIA DOUBLE COUNTOUT IN 6:09
AN EGO THE SIZE OF TEXAS (86%)
Backstage, Josh Mathews is with JBL. JBL gloats about his win last week over CM Punk and restates that his time is coming in just a little over a week. JBL says that no one can touch him because he is a 'WRESTLING GOD!' Mathews then asks JBL on his thoughts about facing fellow Money In The Bank competitor, Matt Hardy, on next week's show. JBL laughs and says he's going to wipe the floor clean with Matt. JBL continues and tells Mathews at WrestleMania, he'll also beat up his bozo brother Jeff.
MICHELLE WANTS ANSWERS (77%)
Divas Champion, Michelle McCool makes her way down to the ring next and grabs a mic. She is getting straight to the point and calling out whoever attacked Ashley Massaro and Torrie Wilson last week. After 15 seconds, Talia Madison's music hits and she heads out on the stage. She tells Michelle is wasn't her but she's sick of McCool and wants to shut her up. Michelle challenges her to a match right now but Talia says no, unless McCool puts her Divas Title on the line. McCool accepts and we have an impromptu title match.
MATCH 2: MICHELLE MCCOOL © VS. TALIA MADISON – DIVAS CHAMPIONSHIP (61%, 1*)
Referee Jimmy Korderas makes his way down to officiate this match and it was a solid 7-minute title defense for McCool. Madison had control of the match in the later stages after forcing Michelle to break in the corner and hitting her with a cheap shot on the clean break. Talia tried to hit her finish, a sitout rear mat slam called 'Re-Talia-tion' but the size advantage came into play and McCool countered and hit a belly-to-belly suplex. McCool waited for Talia to rise and hit her with the 'Wings of Love' to retain her championship.
WINNER: MICHELLE MCCOOL VIA PINFALL IN 7:26
SOME BODIES GONNA GET IT (78%)
The camera cuts to a shot of Teddy Long in his office when 'The World's Strongest Man' Mark Henry busts through the door and is angered. Henry tells Long he can't believe he's making him defend the United States Championship in a Triple Threat Match. Henry says neither guy deserves a shot and Long tells him to chill out. Long says he can prove it next week when he takes on Kozlov. If he beats Kozlov, the match will turn into just Henry vs. Big Show. Henry seems satisfied enough with the chance to make it a singles match and leaves.
THE HIGHLIGHT REEL (93%)
“Break The Walls Down” hits and World Heavyweight Champion, Chris Jericho makes his way out for another edition of 'The Highlight Reel.' Y2J says hi to the crowd and talks about his upcoming match with Rey Mysterio. This prompts Mysterio to prematurely make his entrance, kind of annoying Jericho. Jericho jokingly tells him that he was supposed to wait for the cue. Y2J said he had a nice, lengthy introduction just for Rey. Jericho says he'll say it anyway and after giving Mysterio a ton of praise, his last words were announcing Rey as “the man I will defeat at WrestleMania.” The crowd oohed and aahed as Jericho laughed. Rey didn't think it was that funny and told Jericho that after WrestleMania, you can call me a 2-time World Heavyweight Champ. The crowd cheered and things got a little contentious with a staredown and Jericho lifting the title in Rey's face. “I Walk Alone” by Saliva then hit and Jericho said “C'mon” as he threw his arms up since Batista also didn't wait for his introduction either. Jericho starts right off the bat showing what Batista did to Ric Flair a couple of weeks ago. After the footage rolled, Y2J asked 'The Animal' what got into him. Mysterio also kind of looked at Dave with a disappointed look and Batista said that both men should mind their own business. Batista says that what happened a couple of weeks ago was in the “heat of the moment.” Batista says he agreed to be on 'The Highlight Reel' only to publicly apologize. Batista then asks Flair to come out and Ric makes his way out, not stylin' and profilin' but just seriously walking down the ramp. Flair gets a massive ovation and revels in it before addressing Batista. He tells Dave that he knows he worked up 'The Animal' in him and is equally as responsible. Batista cuts Flair off and officially apologizes to which Flair accepts but Flair also says that he wants the Batista that hit him with a spinebuster come WrestleMania. Flair says “It's going to make it that much sweeter when I beat you at your best!” The crowd applauds and Batista shakes his head. Y2J tries to stir the pot some more by adding commentary to the exchange and Batista tells him to quiet while he responds. Batista tells Ric that he loves him and owes everything he has in this business to him...but at WrestleMania, for your own good, I am ending your career. Batista and Flair get face-to-face after that line and Jericho says something again and it ticks Batista off. Batista turns around and swings at Jericho knocking him on his rear. Mysterio then tries to calm Batista down but Jericho pushes 'The Animal' from behind and he bumps into Rey. Flair then gets in on the action and starts swinging at Jericho. Teddy Long is quick to come out to the stage and tell all 4 men to cool it. Teddy says his big 'Mania matches aren't going to be ruined in brawls. Teddy comes up with an idea and says that next week they will handle it in the ring. It will be Batista teaming with Ric Flair vs. Rey Mysterio and World Champion, Chris Jericho! A blockbuster Main Event as the crowd cheers and the 4 men in the ring gaze at each other.
ANOTHER DIVA DUSTUP (81%)
The camera cut to Michelle McCool walking backstage when Talia Madison comes out of nowhere for some more action. The two brawled until backstage staff and road agents broke it up. Vickie Guerrero is among the crowd breaking up the fight again and tells Dean Malenko that this has to be resolved. Vickie says she is going to come up with something so that these brawls and assaults can stop.
MATCH 3: MVP VS. STEVIE RICHARDS (69%, 1.5*)
MVP took on ECW's Stevie Richards in the penultimate match of the night. MVP was looking for some momentum after losing to Rey Mysterio last week and got it with a victory over Richards. It wasn't the easiest win for MVP as Richards put up some offense. MVP eventually took over and finished Richards off with the 'Playmaker.' MVP celebrated the win post-match and mimed climbing a ladder to the top.
WINNER: MVP VIA PINFALL IN 5:16
CAN THEY COEXIST? (88%)
Returning from a commercial, a graphic shows next week's Main Event as two pairs of WrestleMania opponents team together. Michael Cole and Ernest 'The Cat' Miller wonder how Jericho and Mysterio, and Batista and Flair will co-exist so close to 'The Grandest Stage of 'Em All.'
***MAIN EVENT*** MATCH 4: RATED-R ENTOURAGE [CURT HAWKINS & ZACK RYDER] © W/EDGE VS. THE BROTHERS OF DESTRUCTION [THE UNDERTAKER & KANE] – WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP (72%, 2*)
The WWE Tag Team Title Main Event was next and the match went down exactly as one would expect. The Brothers of Destruction dominated The Rated-R Entourage. Edge was at ringside and distracted Referee Nick Patrick twice, once when Kane hit a chokeslam on Ryder, and once when Undertaker hit a chokeslam on Hawkins. Both times were to prevent Patrick from making the 3-count. After Undertaker was interfered with he went out after Edge. Edge backed away from Taker around the ring but Kane went the other way and Edge backed up into him. Edge turned around to get hit with a throat thrust and get knocked to the ground. Kane and Taker then carried both Hawkins & Ryder to the middle of the ring. Both men were pretty much dead weight and both brothers lifted one up to hit stereo chokeslams but Edge entered the ring with a steel chair and hit Kane in the back, forcing Patrick to call for a disqualification.
WINNERS: THE BROTHERS OF DESTRUCTION VIA DQ IN 10:50
RATED 'R' FOR RUTHLESS (95%)
The Undertaker heard the chair shot and it distracted him enough for Edge and Ryder, who Kane had up, to release Hawkins from Taker's grasp. The trio started beating down on Taker and Edge noticed Kane was stirring and hit him over the back with the chair again. Edge conducted traffic and told his cronies to kick Taker out of the ring. Edge then instructed one of them to grab another chair. Michael Cole remarked “Oh no. We know what's coming next.” Edge then hit Kane over the back a few more times for good measure, knocking 'The Big Red Machine' out. Edge yelled at Hawkins and Ryder to keep stomping away at Taker. After about 30 seconds of the two of them doing so, he told them to lift him up so that his head was above the apron. A beaten-up Taker would watch as Edge delivered a 'Con-Chair-To' to his brother. Taker was out of it but instinctively tried to swing at Hawkins and Ryder but Edge booted him in the face through the ropes. Hawkins and Ryder entered the ring and the trio stood tall as Taker was laid out on the outside and Kane was brutalized by the chair shot.
FINAL SD! RATING (81% – 2.86 MILLION VIEWERS) --------------------
OOC: The go-home shows are next with my favorite "strange bedfellow" matches. And who do you all think will be Coach's partner? Also, a side note, the sim gave me an untimely death, you'll hear about it in the next show =( |
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Post by armandopayne94 on Jun 21, 2024 16:50:57 GMT 1
Damn dude can't believe the Sim killed off Tekno Team 2000's Troy.
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Post by Moore on Jun 22, 2024 12:34:25 GMT 1
RAW:
Well, I guess we're really going to have to watch non-wrestlers in a Mania match again... ehn, but I'm sure Coach's tag partner will be someone huge. The Rock?
There's some legit heat building into the HBK vs. HHH match-up at Mania, making it way more than a friend vs. friend clash. They'll probably hug it out after the match, but until then it's a war.
Booker is the top challenger of all four possibilities, so it makes sense to have McIntyre vs. Booker at Mania. Plus... Rhodes is obviously joining Legacy soon, which is a good thing and built way better than WWE did IRL.
ECW:
Let's just pretend this episode didn't happen... it started out strong with The Miz beating Holly to retain the Hardcore title. And then... look at how you massacred my boys? ahah I understand it, plus I'm actually ok with Dreamer's loss due to interference. I'm sure he'll win the title at Mania.
SD!:
I'm assuming Henry won't beat Kozlov next week, but Henry vs. Show sounds better than a triple threat match with Kozlov involved, tbf.
Great main event you set up for next week. At this point, I was expecting you to pull something like Flair and Rey Rey vs. Jericho and Batista instead, but I'm glad you didn't opt to turn Jericho heel... yet.
Nice typical early 2008 SmackDown! ending scene, as The Rated R Entourage's evil ways make them be on top when the curtain drops. Surely that won't happen at WrestleMania, though!
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Post by johnnyboombatz on Jul 8, 2024 3:59:41 GMT 1
RAWMarch 24, 2008 Columbia, SC
IN MEMORIAM (BILLY GUNN 1963-2008)
The RAW broadcast began with a still “In Memoriam” screen after the passing of former WWE Superstar “Bad Ass” Billy Gunn, real name Monty Sopp, who sadly passed away over the weekend at the well-too-young age of 44. Rest In Peace.
THE TIME TO TALK IS OVER! (94%)
After the brief tribute, RAW starts off right away with a shot of the arena and “My Time Is Now” hitting. WWE Champ, John Cena makes his entrance and welcomes the crowd to Monday Night RAW!!! Cena is hyped for his title defense on Sunday and says that the time for talk is over. Cena says on Sunday he is going to continue to prove that the CHAMP IS HERE! Just as he finishes saying it “Burn In My Light” hits and Randy Orton comes out on the stage. Orton, with the other members of Legacy absent, tells Cena that he agrees with him on one thing. Orton says he also can't wait for WrestleMania. Orton says unfortunately for John, there is going to be a changing of the guard. Orton says Cena can continue to keep telling himself that he will remain the champ but deep down, Cena knows what Orton knows and that is that the “Age of Orton” will begin on Sunday Night. Cena says we'll just haveta see about that and tells Orton that everyone will get a preview tonight.
MATCH 1: JEFF HARDY VS. BOBBY LASHLEY VS. MR. KENNEDY (79%, 2.5*)
The opening contest was a Triple Threat Match featuring the 3 RAW Superstars that will be competing in Sunday's Money In The Bank Match at WrestleMania XXIV. Mr. Kennedy was in no hurry to enter the ring so Bobby Lashley began the match by running to the outside and chasing Kennedy into the ring, where he met a forearm from Jeff Hardy. Hardy and Lashley took turns hitting moves on Kennedy before he was out of the ring and the two of them went at it. Lashley hit Hardy with a rib breaker over his knee, while Hardy countered an Irish Whip into 'Whisper In The Wind.' Kennedy tried to take advantage of the latter move by throwing Hardy out of the ring but only got a near-fall on Lashley. The ending came after Hardy missed a 'Swanton Bomb' on Kennedy. Kennedy arrogantly picked Hardy up and attempted a 'Mic Check' but Lashley got up from the outside and delivered a nasty Spear to get the win.
WINNER: BOBBY LASHLEY VIA PINFALL IN 10:17
TAG TEAM MATCH SET FOR MANIA (78%)
After all of the chaos that has been taking place with the tag team division on RAW, a graphic popped up showing that at WrestleMania XXIV, there will be a Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Elimination Match for the World Tag Team Championship. Champions, London & Kendrick will defend against Carlito & Primo, The World's Greatest Tag Team, and Cryme Tyme.
MATCH 2: CRYME TYME [SHAD & JTG] VS. CARLITO & PRIMO (66%, 1.5*)
This led to the next match as two of those teams competed in action with Cryme Tyme taking on the brothers, Carlito & Primo. Shad started the match off whooping up on both brothers but when JTG tagged in, that is where Carlito & Primo turned it around. Some underhanded tactics for sure but the brothers kept JTG isolated from the big man and worked him over for a bit. JTG was finally able to find an opening and made the hot tag to Shad, who came in and wrecked house. After clotheslining Carlito over the top rope, he hit a big boot on Primo. Shad made the tag to JTG but then Carlito tripped the big man and pulled him out of the ring. The two traded rights on the outside as JTG connected with 'Da Shout Out' on Primo to collect the win.
WINNERS: CRYME TYME VIA PINFALL IN 9:06
MCINTYRE NEEDS TO FOCUS (81%)
The camera cuts to backstage where Drew McIntyre is talking with William Regal. McIntyre is complaining to Regal about having to face Booker T at WrestleMania with his Intercontinental Championship on the line. Drew is miffed that Booker is getting another shot as he already beat him and Regal tells McIntyre to stop. Regal says regardless of that, Drew needs to focus because if he continues fretting over the match, he's not going to be prepared to retain. McIntyre is a little surprised by Regal's comments but seems to understand that Regal is indeed right about putting focus on the right thing.
DIVA SHOWCASE AT MANIA (70%)
Another graphic pops up for a Diva Showcase Match at WrestleMania XXIV. After weeks of fighting among the ladies on both brands, Vickie Guerrero talked to Mr. McMahon and we will see a dual-branded 12-Women Tag Team Match as Michelle McCool, Ashley Massaro, Candice Michelle, Kelly Kelly, Torrie Wilson, and Maria will take on Victoria, Melina, Maryse, Talia Madison, Layla, and Brooke.
MATCH 3: MICKIE JAMES & CANDICE MICHELLE VS. BETH PHOENIX & MELINA (61%, 1*)
A little preview of both the Diva Showcase and the Women's Championship Match was next as Mickie James and Candice Michelle took on Women's Champion, Beth Phoenix and Melina. 'The Glamazon' was not eager to get in the ring as Mickie challenged her to start the match. Mickie and Candice took turns with Melina but Beth eventually tagged in when Candice was ripe for the picking after a Melina neckbreaker. Phoenix played around with Candice, punishing her in front of Mickie as she yelled that this was what awaits her on Sunday. Beth went for a Fisherman's Suplex but Candice countered out and tagged in Mickie. The two had a face-off before Beth decided not tonight and tagged Melina back in. Melina put her arms up and yelled at Beth, and the Women's Champion decided to leave. Melina was not able to overcome her partner walking out and Mickie won the match with her 'Mickie-DT.'
WINNERS: MICKIE JAMES & CANDICE MICHELLE VIA PINFALL IN 7:38
SAMOAN SURPRISE (83%)
The music of 'The Samoan Bulldozer' Umaga, hit next and he and Armando Alejandro Estrada marched down to the ring. Estrada looked extra pissed as he grabbed the mic and said that having to fight for the GM position is ridiculous. Estrada knows he's the greatest General Manager of all time and he should be in charge of RAW. Jonathan Coachman then appears on the titantron and says hi to both Umaga and Estrada. Coach says that they are probably wondering who his tag team partner is for Sunday. Coach says it's going to be a surprise and says bye. Estrada is now even more livid as he yells until the music of Val Venis hits.
MATCH 4: UMAGA VS. VAL VENIS (74%, 2*)
Poor Val Venis. Estrada instructs Umaga to demolish Venis in this scheduled match and JR and King say that it's a bad time to be an opponent of 'The Samoan Bulldozer.' As expected Umaga destroys Venis, hitting him with a 'Samoan Spike,' and two running hip attacks in the corner, the second being a message to Coach and whoever his tag team partner will be.
WINNER: UMAGA VIA PINFALL IN 2:20
BOOKER T SEEKING IC GOLD (83%)
The camera goes backstage to Todd Grisham, who is with Booker T and Sharmell. Grisham asks Booker about his Intercontinental Title opportunity at WrestleMania XXIV in just 6 days. Booker says it's been a while since he had some gold and on Sunday, he'd like to beat some respect into Drew McIntyre and take the IC Title. Booker says if Drew is a man, he'll fight him with no help. No Regal, no brass knuckles, and no illegal tactics. Sharmell chimes in and says that her baby is going to become a 2-time, 2-time Intercontinental Champion, to which Booker asks Grisham “NOW CAN YOU DIG THAT?”
MATCH 5: PAUL LONDON W/BRIAN KENDRICK VS. SHELTON BENJAMIN W/CHARLIE HAAS (72%, 3*)
The other two teams in the Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Elimination Match were featured next as Paul London took on Shelton Benjamin in singles action. Both Brian Kendrick and Charlie Haas accompanied their partners, and for Benjamin, this was a home game, as he grew up less than an hour away. Really good action in this one as both men used their athletic ability to really wow the crowd. London looked to have the match wrapped up and went to the top rope for a Shooting Star Press but Haas got on the apron to cause a distraction. London kicked Haas to the ground and Kendrick wiped Haas out with a dive over the top rope. The distraction allowed Benjamin to get to his feet and leap to the top rope, hitting London with an overhead suplex. Shelton then hit a 'T-Bone Suplex' to put London away for the win.
WINNER: SHELTON BENJAMIN VIA PINFALL IN 9:35
AND IF YOU'RE NOT DOWN WITH THAT! (92%)
After a commercial break, the match card for WrestleMania XXIV scrolled on the screen. JR and King went through all of the matches on the RAW side while briefly going through the rest of the card. The Main Event was given an extra spotlight as John Cena defends his WWE Championship against Randy Orton. After the graphics finish, the crowd is greeted to a surprise as “Oh You Didn't Know?” hits. Triple H and Shawn Michaels both come out decked in DeGeneration-X colors and the music of the New Age Outlaws play as they pay tribute to 'Bad Ass' Billy Gunn. When they get in the ring, Triple H does the shtick of the Road Dogg by saying “Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages. We proudly bring to you 'The Game' Triple H, 'The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels, DeGeneration-X!” The crowd is going nuts as Triple H continues “Over the weekend we lost a member of the DX Army, our brother, 'Bad Ass' Billy Gunn.” Triple H says that this night is for you Billy and HBK takes the mic. Michaels says “And if you're not down with Billy Gunn, we have two words for ya!” The crowd screams “SUCK IT!” and Triple H and Shawn Michaels share a quick hug before “My Time Is Now” hits. Cena makes his entrance before Legacy comes out to kick off the 6-Man Tag.
***MAIN EVENT*** MATCH 6: JOHN CENA, TRIPLE H, AND SHAWN MICHAELS VS. LEGACY [RANDY ORTON, TED DIBIASE JR., AND JOE HENNIG] (91%, 2.5*)
This was a slow-paced Main Event that lasted almost 15 minutes. Randy Orton did his best to stay out of the ring, especially when John Cena started the match and challenged him to begin for his team. Orton eventually got in and Legacy controlled the middle portion of the match, keeping Shawn Michaels isolated from his corner. HBK turned it around by countering an Irish Whip into a flying forearm. Michaels made the tag to Triple H, while Joe Hennig was tagged in. Triple ran roughshod on Hennig and also took down Ted DiBiase Jr., who entered the ring as well. A recovered Orton would then pull HHH out of the ring and it led to Cena and HBK coming over and the match breaking down on the outside. Eventually, Cena fought with Orton, and Orton was having none of it and stumbled to the back to avoid Cena. Hunter and Shawn took over from there and after taking out DiBiase Jr. on the outside, had Hennig all to themselves in the ring. HBK “tuned the band” and hit 'Sweet Chin Music,' spinning Hennig right around into a Triple H 'Pedigree.' Triple H made the cover and the duo celebrated the win, paid tribute to Billy Gunn, and then shared a firm handshake as they both looked at the WrestleMania XXIV sign.
WINNER: JOHN CENA, TRIPLE H, AND SHAWN MICHAELS VIA PINFALL IN 14:34
FINAL RAW RATING (83% – 3.17 MILLION VIEWERS)
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ECWMarch 25, 2008 Fayetteville, NC
ECW INTRO (90%)
The show began with a quick highlight package showing last week's action, including Luke Gallows costing Tommy Dreamer his match and CM Punk pushing Johnny Nitro off the top of a ladder. After the intro, Joey Styles and Tazz welcome us into the last ECW before WrestleMania.
READY TO FIGHT! (73%)
Tommy Dreamer's music hits right away and 'The Heart and Soul of ECW' looks all business as he marches down to the ring. Dreamer keeps it short and sweet, saying he wants a piece of Luke Gallows RIGHT NOW! The crowd cheers for the passionate Dreamer, and Chavo Guerrero's music hit and he is flanked by Gallows. Chavo says Dreamer is dumber than he thought and says all the chair shots over the years must have ruined his brain function. Chavo says if he wants Gallows just 5 nights before WrestleMania, then be my guest. Chavo says it's just going to make things easier come Sunday.
MATCH 1: TOMMY DREAMER VS. LUKE GALLOWS W/CHAVO GUERRERO (70%, 1.5*)
An impromptu match to kick off ECW and despite his tenacity, Tommy Dreamer was getting dominated by Luke Gallows. Chavo Guerrero was at ringside enjoying the match and the fact that Dreamer is getting softened up before the ECW Title Match at Mania. Dreamer was on the apron and Gallows went to suplex him back into the ring but Dreamer made an opening by hanging Gallows over the top rope. Dreamer then hit a dropkick and knocked the big man into a seated position in the corner. Dreamer then hit a running dropkick right to Gallows' face and got hyped up. Chavo saw this as his cue to get involved but when he got on the apron, Dreamer flipped him into the ring. Dreamer then set Chavo up for a 'Spicoli Driver' but Gallows recovered and hit Dreamer from behind. Chavo escaped the ring and it was academic after that as Gallows hit Dreamer with a nasty-looking inverted Full Nelson slam, that was dubbed the 'Gallows Pole' to get the win. Chavo raised Gallows hand and then taunted Dreamer with the ECW Championship.
WINNER: LUKE GALLOWS VIA PINFALL IN 8:30
MANIA MATCH CARD (84%)
Next, Joey Styles and Tazz go over the WrestleMania XXIV card as the match graphics display on the screen. More emphasis is put on Chavo vs. Dreamer for the ECW Championship and the Money In The Bank Ladder Match, which features CM Punk and Johnny Nitro, who will also square off in tonight's Main Event.
MATCH 2: CHRIS MASTERS VS. LOCAL TALENT (56%, 1*)
'The Masterpiece' Chris Masters was out next for a match against a local talent. Masters picked up a big win last week and looked to continue his momentum. The local talent was no match for Masters and after just a minute of playing around with him, Masters locked in 'The Masterlock' to win the match after the local talent flailed around before passing out.
WINNER: CHRIS MASTERS VIA SUBMISSION IN 1:06
KOFI MAKES THE SAVE (71%)
Trying to make a statement, Chris Masters continued to keep 'The Masterlock' on the local talent, who was limp. Referee John Cone pleaded for Masters to release his grip but Masters ignored it. Finally, the music of Kofi Kingston hit and the exciting young superstar sprinted to the ring. Masters saw this and immediately let go and got out of dodge. Kofi challenged him to get in the ring before going to the aid of the local talent. It appears things are not over between Kofi and Masters.
***MAIN EVENT*** MATCH 3: CM PUNK VS. JOHNNY NITRO (74%, 2.5*)
The ECW Main Event is next between the 2 men that will represent ECW in Sunday's Money In The Bank Ladder Match. These two have a rich history, battling over the ECW Title last summer, and it led to a really strong Main Event as both men knew the other's playbook. A bevy of counters by both men as Punk was hit with a devastating dropkick as he tried to hit his signature springboard clothesline, while Nitro missed an Asai moonsault and splatted face-first on the floor. The closing stages of the match had Nitro with the advantage after hitting a hangman's neckbreaker. Nitro then positioned Punk near the corner for 'Starship Pain' but Punk got his knees up. Nitro held his ribs but beat Punk back to his feet and charged at him. Punk dodged and Nitro ended up hitting the corner. He turned himself around only to get hit with Punk's high knee in the corner. Punk came off with the bulldog and then called for a 'GTS.' Punk got Nitro up and nailed him with his finisher to get the win.
WINNER: CM PUNK VIA PINFALL IN 12:12
FINAL ECW RATING (74% – 1.87 MILLION VIEWERS) --------------------
Smackdown! March 28, 2008 Fayetteville, NC
BROTHER DESTRUCTED (88%)
Smackdown! begins with a look back to last week when The Brothers of Destruction took on The Rated-R Entourage in a WWE Tag Team Title Match. After Edge got his guys intentionally disqualified, the trio was able to beat down Kane and The Undertaker. Edge then sealed it by hitting 'The Big Red Machine' with a Con-Chair-To, while a barely conscious Undertaker watched his brother take the vicious chair shot. A graphic then popped up on the screen that tonight Edge is giving a eulogy for The Undertaker's WrestleMania streak. Michael Cole doesn't know what to make of this as Ernest 'The Cat' Miller says Edge believes he will be the one to end the streak.
MATCH 1: JBL VS. MATT HARDY (73%, 2*)
The opening contest featured 2 of the 3 Smackdown! superstars in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match on Sunday as JBL took on Matt Hardy. There was a little animosity between the two as JBL talked bad about both Matt and his brother, Jeff Hardy, last week. This led to Hardy getting more into a slugfest with JBL and the hard-hitting nature of the match was exciting the crowd. Hardy had the advantage after jumping off the middle rope and hitting JBL with the point of his elbow. Hardy was waiting for JBL to get up to attempt a 'Twist of Fate' but MVP came out of nowhere and hit a 'Drive-By' kick. MVP then hit JBL with one as well and the match was thrown out. MVP mimed climbing a ladder and grabbing the briefcase, which he hopes to do on Sunday.
RESULT: NO CONTEST VIA INTERFERENCE IN 7:57
A BIG ATTACK (89%)
The camera cuts backstage where The Big Show is walking. Show will be an interested viewer for tonight's match between Mark Henry and Kozlov. All of a sudden, Show is attacked by Kozlov. The two start scrapping and Kozlov shoves Show into a crate. Kozlov gets the upper hand and stomps on Show a few times before backstage staff and road agents arrive and separate the two giants. Show is checked on and has a scowl on his face as he is holding his left arm.
MATCH 2: VICTORIA VS. LOCAL TALENT (68%, 1.5*)
Victoria took on a local talent in the next match as as she made her entrance, a picture-in-picture popped up with a promo from Victoria. She goes on to say that she was the one who attacked Ashley Massaro and Torrie Wilson a couple of weeks back. Michael Cole said he wasn't surprised and Victoria took care of business by beating her opponent very decisively. Victoria finished the local talent off with 'Widow's Peak' to get the win.
WINNER: VICTORIA VIA PINFALL IN 2:15
ALL HELL WILL BREAK LOOSE ON SUNDAY (72%)
Right after Victoria's win, the music of Ashley Massaro hit and Ashley sprinted down to the ring. Ashley and Victoria traded blows until Talia Madison came out. They double-teamed Ashley but Torrie Wilson came out as well. The four began to brawl and Vickie Guerrero showed up and got her reinforcements out to stop the madness. However, Layla & Brooke came from the crowd and got a cheap shot on Ashley and Torrie before order was restored. Ashley and Torrie both yelled that they couldn't wait until Sunday to get their hands on them.
GONNA BALL OUT (82%)
Josh Mathews is then shown backstage and he welcomes in MVP and Kristal. Mathews asks MVP about his interference earlier tonight and the Money In The Bank Match for Sunday. MVP ignores the first part and says that this is his opportunity. MVP says that Matt Hardy or JBL or anyone else will not keep him from climbing that ladder on Sunday and becoming Mr. Money In The Bank. MVP finishes by saying he's going to “ball out” at WrestleMania and that it will mark the beginning of his “MVP Season.”
MATCH 3: MARK HENRY VS. KOZLOV (65%, 0.5*)
United States Champion, Mark Henry took on Kozlov next with some stakes involved. If 'The World's Strongest Man' could beat Kozlov, the US Title Match at WrestleMania XXIV would be trimmed to a singles match between Henry and The Big Show. 'The Moscow Mauler' had other plans though and matched Henry's intensity and strength. The two traded big-time power moves and Kozlov looked like he may be on the cusp of keeping himself in the US Title Match. That is until The Big Show interfered and pulled Kozlov out of the ring. Show then threw him onto and over the announce table, taking out Ernest 'The Cat' Miller. Referee Charles Robinson called for the bell and Kozlov won by disqualification.
WINNER: KOZLOV VIA DISQUALIFICATION IN 6:49
THREE TITANS CLASH (88%)
The Big Show was obviously getting payback from the attack earlier in the night but in his fit of blind rage, he has kept Kozlov in the US Title Match. This angered Mark Henry and he got involved by attacking Show from behind while Show was attempting to chokeslam Kozlov through the announce table. Henry then hit a 'World's Strongest Slam' to Big Show on the floor and he and Kozlov started swinging at each other before road agents came down to break it up.
WRESTLEMANIA XXIV RUNDOWN (93%)
Michael Cole and Ernest 'The Cat' Miller reset after the chaos and give a rundown of the WrestleMania XXIV card. As the graphics roll, Cole and Cat focus on the Smackdown! branded matches, including the Money In The Bank Ladder Match, Batista vs. Ric Flair in a Career Threatening Match, Edge vs. The Undertaker, and Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship.
THE UNDERTAKER'S STREAK EULOGY (95%)
After a commercial break, Smackdown! returns with a casket in the ring, flowers, a podium, and an easel with a poster adorned with a graphic that reads '15-1.' “Metalingus” by Alter Bridge hits and The Rated-R Entourage make their way out. Edge, Hawkins, and Ryder are all dressed in black and enter the ring. Edge welcomes everyone to a eulogy of The Undertaker's undefeated WrestleMania streak. Edge says for 15 years 'The Deadman' has risen to the occasion on 'The Grandest Stage of 'Em All.' Edge says it is truly impressive but the fact of the matter is that Taker has never had to face him. Edge says he is also undefeated at WrestleMania (which Cole points out is not true) and that he will be the one to bury this streak in the dirt. Edge then directs everyone to the titantron as a video highlight package plays showing Edge winning matches at WrestleMania, including major spots including the ladder spear in TLC and the spear on Mick Foley through the flaming table. The point Edge was trying to make is that he would stop at nothing to end the streak. Edge looks at the '15-1' poster and tells everyone to look close because this will be the outcome on Sunday. The classic gong then hits and the lights go out, scaring Edge and company. Blue ambient lights dimly illuminate the arena as a video plays on the titantron. The video shows The Undertaker beating every one of his opponents at WrestleMania, with a counting of his record. When it gets to Edge, the screen shows '16-0' before a shot of Edge dead in a casket is shown. The lights turn back on and Edge, Hawkins, and Ryder look all around. Hawkins then decides to open the casket and is choked right away. The Undertaker is inside the casket. Taker gets out and while holding Hawkins in a choke, boots a charging Ryder in the face. Edge leaves the ring and watches as Taker hits a chokeslam on Hawkins. Taker then grabs both Hawkins and Ryder and dumps them in the casket before closing it. Taker looks at Edge and gives him a cut-throat taunt before the lights go down and Taker does his pose in the ring.
WOOOOOOOO! (88%)
The camera goes backstage where Josh Mathews has 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair. The crowd cheers as Flair comes into frame. Mathews asks Flair how he's feeling and also the fact that this could very well be his final match on Smackdown! Flair tells Mathews that he's feeling great and he goes into classic 'Nature Boy' mode, talking about jet-flyin' and limousine-ridin'. Flair then gets serious and says that it may all end on Sunday but he's going to give it everything he has in the ring for everyone that has supported him in his career. Flair says without the fans, he would be nothing. He gives the crowd a big WOOOOOOO! before ending his interview.
***MAIN EVENT*** MATCH 4: CHRIS JERICHO & REY MYSTERIO VS. BATISTA & RIC FLAIR (88%, 3*)
Rey Mysterio enters first before World Heavyweight Champion, Chris Jericho, makes his way down to the ring. After the final commercial break, 'The Animal' Batista makes his way out before Ric Flair makes his iconic entrance. We are pretty much in 'Flair Country' and the crowd gives the soon-to-be Hall of Famer an amazing ovation. The match was a long, 15-minute affair where both teams had control at points, and all 4 men were able to get some offense in. Towards the end of the match, after Flair had Jericho in a Figure-Four, Y2J was able to apply the 'Walls of Jericho.' Batista was going to break up the submission but Flair pleaded with him and eventually fought his way to the bottom rope instead. Batista and Mysterio tagged in and the two went toe-to-toe. Mysterio hit a couple of luchador moves, including a wheelbarrow body scissors Tornado DDT. Jericho then tagged himself in when Rey went off the ropes and Rey didn't look too thrilled. Jericho then ran into a Batista spinebuster and as Batista went to the ropes to do his shake taunt, Flair tagged himself in. Batista glared at Ric and 'The Nature Boy' looked to put the Figure-Four in again but when he spun around, Batista entered the ring and cleaned him out with a clothesline. The crowd gasped and Mysterio asked Dave what he was doing. Batista then picked up Flair and despite Mysterio pleading with Batista, he delivered a 'Batista Bomb' to Flair before storming off. The crowd booed Batista and Jericho made the cover to get the win.
WINNERS: CHRIS JERICHO & REY MYSTERIO VIA PINFALL IN 14:38
A FINAL FAREWELL? (94%)
After the bell rang, Mysterio had an issue with Jericho just taking advantage of Batista's actions. He also was not too thrilled about Jericho's tag-in. The two looked like they were about to throw down but then they saw Flair stirring on the mat. Both Mysterio and Y2J put aside their beef to help 'The Nature Boy' to his feet. Each raised a hand as Flair's music hit and the North Carolina crowd gave Ric his flowers. Will Sunday be the final time Ric Flair laces up his boots???
FINAL SD! RATING (84% – 3.18 MILLION VIEWERS)
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(OOC: RIP Billy. He was actually the current TNA Tag Team Champ with none other than Sting. It appeared there was some angle going on where he turned face against 3 Live Kru. Literally just won the titles a couple of weeks ago in-game. I felt adding in the HHH/HBK segment was only right. As for 'Mania, I'll be putting up my predictions post in a day or so and then I'm going to take a bit to write this. Life's just been super busy lately so after Mania, I may have to trim down my details...I'm aware I keep saying that and then I end up still writing a bit haha) |
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Post by armandopayne94 on Jul 8, 2024 12:32:49 GMT 1
Damn RIP Billy Gunn, that means that nobody will learn how to scissor with him gone. Rest Easy Daddy Ass.
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Post by notsidvicious on Jul 10, 2024 0:43:53 GMT 1
Damn RIP Billy Gunn, that means that nobody will learn how to scissor with him gone. Rest Easy Daddy Ass. This is the bad timeline where they're scissoring with Road Dogg and the trio of Road Dogg/Chuck Palumbo/Rico take the trios title from House of Black at Wembley |
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Post by armandopayne94 on Jul 10, 2024 8:30:59 GMT 1
Damn RIP Billy Gunn, that means that nobody will learn how to scissor with him gone. Rest Easy Daddy Ass. This is the bad timeline where they're scissoring with Road Dogg and the trio of Road Dogg/Chuck Palumbo/Rico take the trios title from House of Black at Wembley TBF Road Dogg would've made more sense in that team seeing as his gimmick was that he would bum his opponents before hitting his finisher. |
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