WWE Raw: Real American Wrestling
Monday Nights on SpikeTV! At 9 e/ 8 c
VIDEO: Highlights from Raw’s 3 Hour Spectacular II last week including Jeff Hardy being stripped of the Intercontinental Championship, the Return of Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Triple H retaining the World Heavyweight Championship.
Pyros go off as the Raw theme plays.
JR: Good evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Monday Night Raw, it’s Good Old JR Jim Ross and Jerry the King Lawler here at ringside calling the action, and boy King, what a show we got planned for tonight!
King: I know JR, tonight is going to be historic for sure!
JR: Why is that King?
King: I was talking to General Manager Eric Bischoff tonight and he said he had one hell of a blockbuster announcement planned for tonight!
Chris Jericho’s music hits as Y2J comes down the entrance ramp.
JR: Here comes WWE’s first ever Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho. King, did you see the miscommunication between Y2J and Booker T last week?
King: Yea JR, it was getting pretty heated backstage between those two, since Booker got put into that handicap match with 3 Minute Warning and Booker thought it was Jericho’s fault since Jericho literally lit the fire underneath Bischoff to get him in gear, sort of speak.
JR: Later that night last week, although, Jericho came out with a chair and saved Booker T from the grips of 3 Minute Warning, I don’t know what’s going on here King!
Y2J: Welcome one and all to Chris Jericho’s Highlight Reel! More importantly, welcome to Raw is Jericho!!! Now right here tonight, I was personally requested to conduct the Highlight Reel this evening by our General Manager, pompous ass that he is, he also wanted to be the special guest, so now that I ruined the surprise for everybody, why not bring him out? Ladies and gentlemen…Eric Bischoff!
Eric Bischoff’s music hits as the Raw GM comes down the ramp along with the Big Red Machine Kane.
JR: That’s sure not a damn surprise, Bischoff won’t graciously give anyone extra airtime except for himself…typical!
Y2J: Welcome to the Highlight Reel Eric Bischoff…but looks like we have an uninvited guest!
Bischoff: Thank you Chris, I am glad to be here, and yes, sorry for this such short notice, but this man right here, the Big Red Machine Kane, is vital in my huge announcement. Now I know, I know what you are thinking, but I didn’t come out here just for my own benefit. You see, now that I got that whole 3 Hour Spectacular out of the way, I kind of have a clean slate with everyone, I was going…
Booker T’s music hits as Booker T comes out of the gate, and out of the ramp.
Bischoff: What the hell are you doing out here!?! Booker…
Booker: Bischoff, let me get one thing straight with you. If I have ever disrespected you in the past, I am sorry, but I have to get something off my chest. Listen here dog, I am a 5 time, 5 time, 5 time…
Bischoff: Oh my god Booker, how many times have I heard this before, let’s get on with the damn show, I am giving you time to talk, and you fill the air waves with that crap?
Booker: Bischoff, you and me have been through a lot, but listen here dog, what I am trying to say is that I want a World title shot, I haven’t even got my rematch from WrestleMania XIX against Triple H and I am long over due!
Y2J: Booker, how long are you going to live off that excuse, if anyone here deserves the title shot, it’s me Y2J!
Booker: You don’t deserve squat sucka!
Y2J: Hey you wouldn’t even be here if it wasn’t for me saving your tail last week!
Booker: You know me better than that Chris, I could have taken those two chumps with my…
Y2J: Oh yea, well atleast I won my match last week…
Bischoff: Stop your damn bickering, you two, I am sick of it! Only I can choose who gets the damn title shot at Triple H! You know what? It will be for the World Heavyweight Championship at Summerslam, Triple H defends against…
Undertaker’s music hits as Big Evil rolls out of the gate and down the ramp.
Bischoff: What in the hell do you want Deadman? Can’t you see I am busy out here?
Taker: Sorry boy for interrupting you, but I hear something about a title shot? If any of these hacks deserve a title shot, you can call me the pope Bischoff. Big Evil is undefeated here one on one right here on Raw, I have never gotten a World Title shot one on one with the Game unlike you Jericho, unlike you Booker T, what I am trying to get at here Bischoff…is…I am your man for the job!
Booker: Holdup here son, didn’t you lose your damn title match last week?
Y2J: Yea Taker, back of the line jackass!
Goldberg’s music hits as Goldberg comes down the ramp and into the ring.
JR: Oh boy, looks like business is about to pick up King!
Bischoff: Oh please…not you!!!
Bischoff looks to Kane and Jericho for help, but Kane takes a step back and Jericho smirks and steps back as well.
Y2J: Hey Eric, I didn’t do anything to him in the past, that’s your department…
Goldberg: I hear you are handing out a meal ticket here tonight, I want it.
Booker: Holdup sucka, you in the same boat as the Deadman, back of the line boy, you even further than him, you’ze got pinned last week son!
Goldberg turns towards Booker T and locks eyes with him.
Goldberg: I am sorry; did I hear something come from your skinny little ass Booker?
Bischoff: Alright, alright, stop it, just stop! I can’t give all of you the one on one title shot okay? However, Jericho, you inspired me awhile back with the Cutting Edge TV concept correct? Well, this is going to be the peak of it all come this year’s Summerslam. This year at WWE Summerslam, in just a month or so away, the World Heavyweight Championship will be on the line as the World Heavyweight Champion Triple H, the Game, will take Y2J Chris Jericho…the Big Red Machine Kane…the 5 time WCW Champion Booker T…Big Evil the Undertaker…and as much as it kills me to say…Goldberg, and this match won’t be your average six way match, this match will be my baby, the second ever in this company’s history, at Summerslam, it will mark the return of the Elimination Chamber!!!
JR: Oh lord, the Elimination Chamber? I thought that match was outlawed due to its destruction! I can’t believe this!
King: Well JR, everyone wants Cutting Edge TV right? That’s what you are getting for sure!
Bischoff: However, for the next couple of weeks, all of you will be put into matches, one way or another, because you have to prove yourself to me, and to this audience that you deserve to be in the Elimination Chamber match, so don’t think you have it made until Summerslam because I will be watching you! I call it Eric Bischoff’s “Boom or Bust!†It all starts tonight because in the main event tonight, Goldberg…you will be in action right here tonight, your opponent will be kept a secret until bell time. Good luck Bill…as to all of you in the coming weeks, thank you for your time.
BACKSTAGE:
Coach is standing by with Randy Orton.
Coach: I am Jonathan Coachman standing by with the Legend Killer Randy Orton. Now Randy, you just witnessed Eric Bischoff’s blockbuster “Boom or Bust†tournament here tonight, where all 5 of those possible title contenders will be facing each other or past rivals, now with your history with those men, will you be ready for combat at anytime here tonight?
Orton: Coach, let me ask you just who in the hell you are talking to okay? I am Randy Orton, 3rd Generation Superstar, the Legend Killer, as a matter in fact I am a little sick of having to remind everyone of that around here! As far as tonight goes, the Legend Killer is ready for combat no matter who it is. I will trade hands with the Goldberg, I will kick Booker T’s ass yet again, hell, I will even stop Undertaker’s undefeated streak right here tonight! I will do anything to outshine anyone if it means getting a shot at the most prestigious prize in our industry, the World Heavyweight Championship. However, that’s not the only thing on my plate Coach, as if some of you weren’t tuned into Raw last week, fortunate for you, I was on the short end of the stick getting a Stone Cold Stunner from…Steve Austin. Listen Steve, let’s get one thing straight, that little stunt you pulled last week, don’t cocky, that was a cheap shot. As a matter in fact, how about you try that one more time huh? How about next week Steve? I want you live in that ring one more time and let’s see what happens when you don’t catch me off guard!
Orton storms off camera.
COMMERCIAL
Steven Richards stands in the ring ready for the next match.
The arena goes dark.
JR: What the hell? Lights out here in Anaheim!
Sirens go off.
King: Are the cops here JR? Was Booker T “holding†back there or something?
Scott Steiner’s music hits as Big Poppa Pump comes down the ramp.
JR: By God King! It’s Scott Steiner! He is back? I thought his contract ran up?
King: What a surprise JR! Big Poppa Pump is back! This is great!
Scott Steiner vs. Steven Richards
Scott Steiner stands in his corner and flexes the largest arms in the world taunting Richards. Steiner moves in and closes in on Richards in the corner. Richards tries to escape and dodge Big Poppa Pump, but Steiner catches him and pushes him back hard into the corner. Steiner pummels Richards with back elbows to the face repeatedly. Steiner drags Richards out to the center of the ring and picks him up and body slams him. Steiner flexes his guns to the crowd again and the crowd surprisingly cheers. Steiner picks Richards up and headbutts him. Richards stumbles off and Steiner follows him. Stevie stumbles to the ropes and hangs on the top rope as Steiner comes in for the kill. Steiner bounces Richards off the ropes, but Steven Richards tries to counter and hurl Steiner across the ring, but Steiner counters again and pulls Richards back in and clotheslines him. Steiner picks up Stevie off the canvas and grabs him into a bear hug. Steiner changes it up mid stream and hurls him with a belly to belly suplex. Stevie hits the mat and cringes in pain as Steiner walks over to pin him 1…2…Steiner gets off him and starts doing push ups in front of Richards, taunting him. Steiner gets to his feet and yanks Stevie up. Steven Richards fires off a quick slap to the face of Steiner and Scott looks towards the crowd cheering his name and Steiner lifts him up and nails a running powerslam onto Steven Richards. The fans go crazy as Steiner gets on Richards’ back and locks in the Steiner Recliner. Stevie tries desperately to get out of it, but he gives up and taps out.
WINNER: Scott Steiner
King: That was a literal devastation JR! Big Poppa Pump can sure dish it out!
JR: Dish it out? He can bring home the bacon, fry it, and then go out for a second trip, this guy has some impeccable skills and I think he has already gotten right back where he left off with only one match King! Wow!
Steiner flexes his arms to the crowd to a huge ovation.
BACKSTAGE:
Eric Bischoff is sitting in his office on the phone when he hears a knock on his door. He hangs up the phone.
Bischoff: Come in! Bring it in here guys!
Two security guards come in holding a huge box covered with a cloth and put it on a stand right next to Bischoff’s desk. Bischoff gets up and puts his hand on the box.
Bischoff: Thank you gentlemen…
The guys walk out of his office, and all of a sudden Jeff Hardy walks in and starts screaming at Bischoff.
Hardy: Hey man, what’s the deal with stripping me of the title? Eric, I have defended that time after time against Batista, I have more wins over him than he does on me…
Bischoff: That’s enough Jeff, let me explain myself. Right here under this cloth…
Bischoff reveals the vacated Intercontinental Championship Belt in a glass case.
Bischoff: Jeff, here is the Intercontinental Championship, the belt you possessed just last week, before you screwed up, of course, and here lies the belt that you can hold once again, but…
Hardy: Uh, but what?
Bischoff: Just like the contenders for the World Heavyweight Championship, you too, have to prove to me that you are worthy! Listen Jeff, you scratch my back, I scratch yours, that’s how the wrestling business goes, so what I need from you is a match tonight, alright?
Hardy: Fine, what do I have to fight Batista again? I am undefeated in a one fall match against that guy, do you think that’s “Cutting Edge TV†Eric?
Bischoff: Hey, great idea, you’re right, I like your spirit kid, you just might get this title quicker than you think, buttttttttt….you have to win this match first.
Hardy: Alright Bischoff, lay it one me, what is it?
Bischoff: Picture this…Jeff Hardy…tries to regain his contention for the Intercontinental Championship…starting…in maybe a couple minutes or so…going against…the World Tag Team Champions…3 Minute Warning!!!
Jeff Hardy’s face turns pale and can’t believe it. He opens his mouth to speak but no words come out.
Bischoff: Again, thanks for that idea Jeff, really, now get along, you got a match…
Hardy mindlessly walks out of the office. Bischoff turns around and Batista comes out from the closet door.
Batista: Is he gone?
Bischoff: Oh yea…and he totally bought it, he actually thinks he is getting a title shot! Ha, that little creep thinks he only has to beat 3 Minute Warning and he’ll get a title shot…you should have seen his face…
Both continue talking as we go to commercial.
COMMERCIAL
3 Minute Warning’s music hits as Jamal and Rosey, the World Tag Team Champions come down the ramp.
JR: Ladies and gentlemen, we apologize in advance for what is about to take place in just a few moments, I just don’t know sometimes, does Bischoff have rocks in his head King? Why does he keep making these match-ups!!!?!?!
King: Well JR, he must have a good reason, I mean he has been doing this for awhile now…
JR: Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, Booker T, and now Jeff Hardy, I can go on for hours King, this is getting ridiculous!
Jeff Hardy’s music hits as the former Intercontinental Champion comes down the ramp.
JR: This is one man who is saturated with fear at this moment King, just imagine what is going through his mind!
Jeff Hardy vs. 3 Minute Warning
Rosey comes into the center of the ring and stares at Hardy who stays in his corner with a look of fear on his face. Hardy comes front and center and faces off with Rosey. Rosey shoves Hardy a little and Hardy looks at his feet. Rosey starts screaming at him and shoves him again. Hardy has no response and Rosey shoves him once more and suddenly Hardy explodes and jumps on Rosey and clobbers him with rights and lefts. Rosey pushes Hardy off of him. Hardy lands on his feet and charges Rosey again. Rosey counters and follows through with hurling Hardy up and over the top rope. Rosey turns around because he thinks Hardy crashed on the floor, but Hardy landed on his feet onto the apron. Rosey turns around and Hardy springboards off the apron, onto the top rope, and nails a huge seated Senton onto Rosey. Rosey goes down and Hardy springs up and charges Jamal and nails him with a forearm to the face and Jamal falls off the apron. Hardy turns back and Rosey starts to get up in the ring. Hardy charges him and dropkicks him. Rosey stumbles towards the ropes and holds himself up on the second rope. Hardy bounces off the ropes and nails a running dropkick to Rosey and he flies between the second and third ropes onto the floor. Rosey gets up quickly and Hardy suicide dives over the top rope onto Rosey. The crowd goes crazy as Jeff Hardy gets up and screams. Hardy turns around and gets blindsided by Jamal with a vicious clothesline. The crowd boos as Jamal yanks Hardy up, but Hardy counters with a chin breaker. Hardy slides back into the ring and signals for another suicide dive. Rosey gets up and hangs on Jamal to keep him up and Hardy bounces off the ropes and back and shoots for the suicide dive. Hardy glies over the top rope and is caught by 3 Minute Warning. Rosey holds Hardy by the legs and Jamal holds him by the arms. 3 Minute Warning hurls him up and Hardy crashes back down onto the outside floor. Rosey picks up Jeff and slides him back in the ring and Jamal follows him. Rosey picks Hardy up, but Hardy connects with a forearm to the face and Rosey stumbles back. Jamal goes for a clothesline to Hardy, but Hardy ducks and Jamal clotheslines Rosey. Jamal turns back and Hardy charges him. Jamal goes to clothesline him, but Hardy ducks and runs towards the corner. Hardy runs up the turnbuckles and nails the Whisper in the Wind onto Jamal. Hardy gets up to a thunderous ovation. Rosey charges Hardy and goes for a clothesline, but Hardy ducks and gets behind Rosey and plants him with an inverted DDT. Hardy covers Rosey 1…2…kickout! Hardy gets up and signals for the Swanton. Hardy runs to the corner and scales it. Hardy is about to go for it, but Jamal shoots up and runs to the corner. He grabs Hardy and throws him up and off the corner. Rosey gets up and joins Jamal and stalks a fallen Hardy. Rosey drags him up by the hair and hurls him across the ring. Rosey shoots Hardy up and Jamal catches his head connecting with the world famous 3D, shades of the Dudley Boys. Rosey covers Jeff Hardy 1…2…3!
WINNER: 3 Minute Warning
JR: What the hell, was that necessary!? For the second week in a row 3 Minute Warning uses the 3D, you already got the Dudley Boys fired, why add insult to injury?
King: JR, that might very well be the most dominating tag team I have ever seen in my 25+ yr career! Incredible!
JR: Incredible? Incredible? My ass King, you saw Jeff Hardy was on one hell of a roll in that match and you call them incredible? When was the last time they defended their belts? When was the last time they had a 2 on 2 tag team match? That’s right, it’s not yesterday, it wasn’t last week, hell I can’t even count using both hands how long it’s been, these guys need to stop doing Eric Bischoff’s dirty work and focus on actually embodying what a tag team should be, not security for Eric Bischoff, an actually tag team!
King: Don’t say that to Eric Bischoff JR, you might end up like Earl Hebner last week and the Dudley Boys as well…FIRED!
3 Minute Warning goes on the outside and flips the apron up and looks under the ring. Rosey pulls out a table and Jamal laughs. They slide the table into the ring and then slide back into the ring as well. Rosey sets up the table.
JR: Oh Lord No! We saw this last week, 3 Minute Warning is going to 3D poor Jeff Hardy through that table!
King: Booker T was going to suffer the same fate, but Jericho had to come out and ruin the whole show!
JR: King, this isn’t a time to joke around…oh Lord!
3 Minute Warning hurl Hardy to the ropes and Hardy bounces back right into the 3D through the table by 3 Minute Warning. Jamal and Rosey hold up their World Tag Team Championship while the crowd boos.
BACKSTAGE:
Coach is standing by with World Heavyweight Champion Triple H.
Coach: I am here with the World Heavyweight Champion, the Game, Triple H. Now Champ, come Summerslam you will officially be defending your World Heavyweight Championship in an Elimination Chamber match. Earlier tonight we heard from all 5 of your opponents in the chamber, but I hoped to get your views on this match.
HHH: Well Coach, it goes like this, Eric Bischoff sets up the pins and I knock them down every single time. Sure, he might set up only one pin, Shawn Michaels at Bad Blood, knocked that one down. Then he goes and sets up 2, Goldberg and the Undertaker last week, knocked both of those chumps down without breaking a sweat. This time around he sets up 5, 5 different superstars and one massive steel structure that is known as the Elimination Chamber. I don’t care about Eric Bischoff’s match making, I don’t give a damn that I am walking in that chamber against 5 other guys, the Cerebral Assassin has walked into even worse situations. Come this year’s Summerslam, I will be walking in the World…Heavyweight…
Triple H loses focus and stares to his left. Stephanie McMahon walks into the shot and Triple H is confused.
HHH: What the hell are you doing here?
Steph: Well Hunter, I have a little business to attend to, eventhough I am the SmackDown! General Manager, there is no rule that says I can’t be on Raw right? No if you’ll excuse me…
Stephanie McMahon starts to walk away, but then stops and turns around towards Triple H.
Steph: Hey, it was real nice talking to you again Hunter, we should do it again sometime…you are lookin’ good…maybe you should think about jumping ship, there is much…much more I can offer you…on Thursday Nights…
Steph walks away and Triple H blushes. He turns back towards Coach who is smiling and looking towards Triple H. Triple H looks back towards the Coach and drops his smile. The Game shoves Coach aside and walks off.
COMMERCIAL
BACKSTAGE:
Eric Bischoff is once again talking on his phone next to the Intercontinental Championship in his office.
Bischoff: I know, did you see Jeff Hardy get destroyed just now, it was perfect, 3 Minute Warning 3D’ing him through that table, reminds of those losers that used to work here, what was their names? Oh, it doesn’t matter, now that 3 Minute Warning uses that move, I think we should rename it, the 3MW sounds good, yea, that’s a perfect move for wrestling’s most dominant tag team…
Bischoff turns around and Stephanie McMahon walks into his office.
Bischoff: What the hell? I’ll call you back…Steph, what the hell are you doing here, who let you in here???
Steph: A little someone I like to call Dad let me in here Eric. Now calm down, I didn’t come here to criticize you, I came here to conduct some business. You see, I have been watching Raw the past few weeks and I haven’t approved of what you have been doing…
Bischoff: What I am doing? How about you concentrate on yourself and your show Steph, and get off my…
Steph: Eric, I didn’t really want to come here tonight, like I would really try to change the set mind of Eric Bischoff, Vince McMahon, my father, told me to attend Raw and have a little chat with you. You see, my dad really doesn’t like how you are using your superstars, mostly the likes of your World Tag Team Champions, coincidently the same team I have been hearing much about. So my Dad said, “Go in there and show him who’s Boss.†Now, he didn’t really explain what he meant by that, but I am going with my gut feeling and I have a little proposition. In a couple the WWE will present Summerslam on PPV and I thought we can have some brand vs. brand warfare.
Bischoff: Wow Steph, you are walking into a hornet’s nest…
Steph: Shut up and listen to me, your World Tag Team Champions 3 Minute Warning, representing Raw of course, taking on a SmackDown! Team of my choosing? Deal?
Bischoff: Where is the dotted line, I’ll sign it, I am totally in, Steph it would be my pleasure to humiliate you on LIVE PPV without me having to lift a finger, this is going to be great, but I respect your effort of trying to outshine…me, Eric Bischoff. You know what, I am so anxious to humiliate…I mean…to see what you can bring to the table, how about you bring a SmackDown! team right here to Raw next week and we will get it on a little early? Deal?
Steph: Oh Mr. Bischoff, that is a deal. Have a good night Eric, I will see you next week, and then…of course…Summerslam.
JR: Brand vs. Brand at Summerslam? This is going to be a Slobberknocker, if I have ever seen one!
Gail Kim’s music hits as Gail comes down the ramp.
King: Oh it’s time for my favorite part of the show! The Divas JR!
Jazz’s music hits as Jazz comes down the ramp with Teddy Long.
King: Well, more so before Jazz came out of course!
JR: This is going to be a great contest, we have seen Jazz wrestle here on Raw in the past and is a power house without a doubt, but one can never look past the heart of Gail Kim!
Gail Kim vs. Jazz w/ Teddy Long
Gail and Jazz circle the ring and lock up. Jazz quickly gets behind Gail and locks her in for a German Suplex, but Gail blocks it with her leg. Gail slips out and slides behind Jazz. Gail sets Jazz up for a Russian Leg Sweep, but Jazz powers out with an elbow to the face of Kim. Gail stumbles away and Jazz pulls her in by the hair straight into a headlock. Jazz connects with a side mounted headlock takedown. Gail tries to get out of the headlock on the mat but can’t so she counters Jazz with a leg scissors to the head and neck of Jazz. Jazz gets up with Gail’s choke still singed in and Jazz picks Gail up and drops her right onto the mat neck first. Gail breaks the hold and holds her neck on the mat. Jazz pulls Gail up by the hair and sets her up for a suplex. Jazz gets her up and drops her down with a picture perfect suplex. Jazz goes for the quick cover 1…2…kickout! Jazz gets up and lands some hard stomps to Gail. Jazz tells Gail to get up and Gail tries to get up, but Jazz yanks her up and hoists her up on her shoulder. Jazz charges the corner looking to drop Gail into the corner, but Gail slips out of the back and connects with the roll up pin on Jazz 1…2…kickout! Gail sits Jazz up and locks in a headlock. She singes it in deep and puts the pressure on, but it doesn’t seem to affect Jazz. Jazz gets right to her feet lifting Gail Kim off her feet. Gail still has the hold locked and Jazz runs towards the corner and turns around sandwiching Gail into the corner. Jazz gets a horrible ovation as she lands a right onto Gail in the corner. Jazz picks up the tag rope and begins to choke Gail Kim with it. The ref tries to break the hold and counts 1…2…3…4…Jazz lets the rope go. Jazz connects with knee shots to the gut of Gail Kim and then sits her up on the top rope. Jazz goes up to the top rope and plants Gail Kim with a huge Hurricurana.
King: Wow JR! What athleticism! I had no idea Jazz could pull of something like that! Amazing!
JR: I am not going to argue with your King, that was one hell of a Hurricurana, by a woman of Jazz’s stature!
Jazz gets up and flexes her guns and crawls over to pin Gail Kim. She hooks the leg 1…2…kickout! Jazz gets on top of Gail and starts shoveling out mounted punches to the face. One after another she pummels Gail. Suddenly Gail gets a shot of adrenaline and turns the table. She flips over and gets on top of Jazz. This time Gail starts unloading punch after punch to the face of Jazz. Gail gets up and screams at Jazz to get up. Jazz staggers to her feet and Gail bounces off the ropes and nails a huge bulldog. Gail runs up and covers Jazz for the pin 1…2…kickout! Gail gets up and runs to the corner. She scales the turnbuckles looking for an aerial maneuver. Jazz slowly gets up and Gail launches going for a cross body. Jazz catches her and counters into a scoop slam into a pin, but Gail follows through and shifts the weight on Jazz pinning her 1…2…kickout! Both women get up quickly and charge each other. Jazz goes for a clothesline but Gail ducks and bounces off the ropes again. Gail bounces back and both women go and nail a clothesline on each other toppling one another. Teddy screams at Jazz to get up from the outside as the fans are screaming being really into this match. Jazz gets on her knees and crawls to Gail Kim and swings the arm over for the cover 1…2…kickout! Gail gets up using the ropes and Jazz gets up as well. Jazz walks towards Gail. Gail swings her legs up while hanging on the ropes and gets her legs around Jazz’s neck. Gail connects with a head scissors up and over the top rope throwing Jazz out of the ring onto the floor. Gail swings back over the rope and lands on her feet in the ring. Gail runs and climbs the turnbuckles. Teddy helps Jazz up on the outside and runs away when he spots Gail on the top turnbuckle. Gail jumps off the top rope with a huge cross-body, but Jazz dodges it last minute and Gail crashes and burns onto the fan barricade. Jazz gets up and takes a breather. She walks over to Gail who is holding her nose after banging it on the barricade and throws her back into the ring. Jazz comes back into the ring and covers Kim 1…2…Kim gets her foot on the bottom rope. Jazz starts getting angry and yanks Kim up and sets her up for her dreaded Powerbomb like finisher. She shoots Gail up, but Gail slips out of the back into a roll up on Jazz pinning her 1….2…3!
WINNER: Gail Kim
JR: Wait a minute! Gail Kim just got the roll up on the towering Jazz! What an upset King!
King: I just blinked my eyes and all of a sudden Gail wins? Wow! I need that on replay, what an upset, your right JR!
Gail runs out of the ring and up the ramp with Jazz right behind her. Gail continues up the ramp and gets to the curtain, but Molly runs out of the gate and clotheslines her at the top of the ramp.
JR: Oh come on! This is a disgrace, that’s our Women’s Champion, what a terrible thing to do! Come on!
Jazz and Molly meet up at the top of the ramp and stomp the hell out of Gail Kim. Jazz picks her up by the hair and sets her up for the powerbomb. Jazz gets her up and then drills her down to the solid steel ramp with a thunderous Powerbomb. Gail is motionless as Molly and Jazz raise their arms in victory.
King: This is serious JR, that’s solid steel, this isn’t looking good, we need someone out there to check on Gail…I’ll be right back JR.
King runs out of the announcer’s position and runs up the ramp to check on Gail along with the EMT’s.
COMMERCIAL
JR: Well folks, we are waiting on an update from the back on Gail Kim, we are sorry you had to witness that, it was very graphic, I just hope Gail is alright.
HBK’s music hits as the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels comes down the ramp.
JR: Welcome back King.
King: Thanks JR, I was up there and Gail, you could tell, was in tremendous pain, I don’t know, it looked pretty serious, that’s what the EMT’s were saying. She can have a concussion, broken neck, it was a nasty landing JR.
HBK: Now I know what all of you are thinking, it’s probably the same thing I have been wondering for the past week or so, and that little quandary is…why would Ric Flair turn down a challenge? Now boys and girls, let’s have a little history lesson. Ric Flair is, as everyone knows, a 16 time World Heavyweight Champion. He sold out every arena he has ever set foot in, hell, he even sold out the Tokyo Dome believe it or not. Ric Flair has had brutal wars with legends such as Dusty Rhodes, Rick Steamboat, Harley Race, Sting, among others, but the Nature Boy Ric Flair never had that classic with the Showstopper. Now I know Ric Flair probably thinks he rolls with the finest and how he would wrestle a “country boy†like myself is beyond me, but listen Ric, this friction between will never settle, it will continue to rise Nay-tch until one of us breaks, and I have a feeling Ric, it is going to be you. Now the Showstopper isn’t that patient of a person, but Ric, if you need time to think about my offer just give me the heads up. Ric, just to refresh your memory, you…me…Summerslam. One thing is all I want Nay-tch, and that is the Nature Boy I grew up and loved, the man who would take any challenge head on, the Stylin’ and Profilin’ Ric Flair, one night at his best. If you do except Ric, this time I sure as hell won’t be lying down for you!
HBK drops the mic and walks out of the ring and up the ramp.
BACKSTAGE:
Undertaker walks up to Goldberg who is lacing up his boots in his locker room.
Taker: Hey Bill, you got a minute.
Goldberg says nothing and stands face to face with Undertaker.
Taker: Listen here, you and me will never be on the same page, I think we can agree on that, but one thing we damn sure can agree on is that we got unfinished business with Triple H. That punk faked both of us out last week, and how the hell Bischoff can give those 3 other losers a spot at Summerslam for the title is beyond me, but Bill, I think we need to form a pact. You and me, we are the most dominant guys here on Raw, well, that’s right, you aren’t undefeated anymore, so I guess you would have to settle for second place on that one Bill…
Goldberg fires off a huge right and decks the Deadman. Taker goes down. Goldberg stomps the hell out of him backstage as security rushes in and pulls them apart. They do their best at holding both men back and they start pulling Undertaker out of Goldberg’s locker room.
Taker: You made a huge mistake boy, mark my words, you’re going to pay Bill, you hear me?!!!???
Taker gets pulled out of the door and Goldberg shakes his head in anger.
COMMERCIAL
JR: That was sure a very hostile situation, backstage moments ago, ladies and gentlemen. It seemed as if Undertaker was trying to form a pact with the Deadman, but Goldberg wouldn’t hear of it and threw down with Big Evil right then and there!
King: They have quite the tension building between themselves JR, but we are just about ready to watch the first match in Eric Bischoff’s “Boom or Bust.†Now here are the rules, every superstar Eric Bischoff announced would be in the Elimination Chamber will all compete in matches over the next couple weeks. Bischoff said that they have to prove they are worthy of that match so if they do lose, the man who beat them will land themselves in the chamber come Summerslam. Guess who’s first JR?
JR: Well I sure know who’s first, my question is, who’s next?
Goldberg’s music hits as Goldberg explodes out of the gate through the pyros to a thunderous ovation.
King: You said it JR, who’s next is right? Who’s Goldberg’s next opponent right here tonight.
JR: I wonder who it is, I think Goldberg is wondering too…
Eric Bischoff’s music hits as the Raw General Manger comes out of the gate.
Bischoff: Alright Bill, you know the drill right? Eric Bischoff’s “Boom or Bust†means you win or go home! Unfortunately, you may be going home because right here right now, you are going to face a man you know oh too well…if you’d be so kind and come out…
Mark Henry’s music hits as the World’s Strongest Man comes down the ramp.
King: Oh boy, get ready for the rivalry reborn here! Goldberg battled for months with Mark Henry and Rodney Mack, but now that Mark Henry has dropped Rodney Mack, the World’s Strongest Man has been on a roll!
JR: You call beating up a defenseless woman and her fiancé a roll? What is wrong with you King?
Eric Bischoff’s “Boom or Bustâ€
Goldberg vs. Mark Henry
Goldberg stretches on the ropes as Mark Henry stares daggers at him from the opposite side of the ring. The fans chant GOLDBERG! GOLDBERG! GOLDBERG! early on. Goldberg gets out of the corner and meets Mark Henry face to face in the middle of the ring. Mark Henry starts talking down to Goldberg and Goldberg turns away from Mark Henry. Mark pulls Goldberg back in and Goldberg fires off with rights and lefts pummeling Mark Henry. Goldberg keeps firing off shots backing Mark Henry up to the corner. The ref forces Goldberg back and Goldberg retreats to the center of the ring. Mark Henry runs towards Goldberg and looks for a clothesline, but Goldberg ducks and spins Henry around. Goldberg nails a right hook and then pulls him by the arm and goes to whip him towards the ropes Henry counters and hurls Goldberg to the ropes. Goldberg bounces back and Mark Henry shoots him up and plants him with a back drop. Goldberg gets right back up to his feet and Henry pummels him with forearms across the back. Mark Henry attempts to hurl Goldberg across the ring, but Goldberg puts the brakes on and pulls Mark Henry into a straight knee to the gut. Goldberg holds him and shoots a couple more knees to the gut and rib area and then walks Henry to the corner and plops him into it. Goldberg nails some back elbow shots to the face of Henry and then Goldberg follows through with repeated shoulder thrusts to the gut. Goldberg backs off and then hurls Mark Henry out of the corner straight spine first into the opposite corner. Mark Henry bounces out of the corner holding his spine and Goldberg charges him and nails a huge shoulder block. Goldberg gets up and roars then pulls Mark Henry up. Goldberg drags Henry to the middle of the ring but Henry breaks out of Goldberg’s hold and delivers a huge headbutt. Mark Henry pulls Goldberg in and locks him in a bear hug. Mark Henry whips him around like a rag doll back and fourth and then lets him go crashing to the mat. Mark Henry walks towards and on top of Goldberg. Mark Henry goes to pin Goldberg, he hooks the leg 1…2…kickout! Mark Henry picks Goldberg up and shoves him. Goldberg fights back and shoves Henry. Mark Henry won’t back down and pushes Goldberg right back.
JR: Oh lord, this is like two pit bulls barking at one another, who barks the loudest wins!
Goldberg pushes Henry. Mark Henry throws a clothesline but Goldberg ducks. Henry turns back towards Goldberg and Goldberg grabs him by the throat. The crowd goes crazy as Goldberg attempts a body slam, on the World’s Strongest Man. He gets half way and then gives out and drops him. Goldberg holds his back in pain and Mark Henry throws him into the corner. Mark backs up and charges Goldberg like a freight train into the corner. Goldberg waits until last minute and dodges the big man. Mark Henry runs sternum first into the turnbuckles. Mark stumbles backwards towards the center of the ring and turns around only to meet Goldberg. Goldberg lifts up the big man and bodyslams him to a thunderous ovation. The crowd goes crazy as the fans chant GOLDBERG! GOLDBERG! GOLDBERG!
JR: By God King, what power, what brutality! Goldberg just lifted up Mark Henry and bodyslammed him, I can’t believe my eyes!
King: A little throwback to Hogan and Andre isn’t it JR?
Goldberg holds his back in pain and swings the arm over for the cover on Mark Henry pinning him 1…2…kickout! Goldberg gets up and signals for the Spear. He walks over to the corner and crouches down. The crowd goes crazy as Mark Henry lies motionless. Goldberg gets antsy and awaits Henry to get up. Mark starts to rise to his feet, but then falls to his knees. Mark tries again and gets to on of his feet while on the other knee. Mark finally gets up with his back turned to Goldberg.
Undertaker’s music hits as Big Evil rolls out of the gate and parks at the top of the ramp looking at Goldberg from the stage.
Goldberg stands up and screams at Taker from the ring turning his back to Henry. Goldberg keeps screaming at Taker from the ramp while Mark Henry runs and bulldozes Goldberg in the corner. Henry backs off and Goldberg falls onto the mat. Taker sits at the top on the ramp laughing. Mark Henry peels Goldberg off the mat and lifts him up and drills him with the World’s Strongest Slam. Mark Henry smiles and pins Goldberg 1…2…kickout at the last second! Undertaker gets off his bike and gets angry. Mark Henry can’t believe it and covers Goldberg again 1…2…kickout! Mark Henry nails Goldberg with a shot to the face and covers him a third time 1…kickout! Goldberg sits up and blasts Henry with shots to the face. Both men get up exchanging blows. Mark shoots a right at Goldberg, but Goldberg blocks and throws him to the ropes. Mark bounces back and attempts a clothesline, but Goldberg ducks and bounces off the ropes. Henry bounces off the opposite side and both men charge each other. Goldberg gets the advantage and nails Mark Henry with a huge Spear. Goldberg gets up and roars at Undertaker and then covers Mark Henry 1…2…3!
WINNER: Goldberg
JR: What a devastating Spear! Good lord! Mark Henry has to take a taste of his own medicine, the guy has been running ramped taking out superstars and divas, thank god for Goldberg for shutting this guy up!
King: Well looks like you’re happy JR, so much you can say for the Undertaker up there!
Undertaker starts walking down the ramp with his eyes locked on Goldberg. Undertaker stops and raises his fist in the air.
Kane’s music hits as the Big Red Machine comes down the ramp.
JR: Wait a minute King! It’s Kane, the Big Red Machine is here!
Undertaker and Kane charge the ring. The Brothers of Destruction beat the hell out of Goldberg in the ring stomping him down. They pick him up and Undertaker grabs him by the throat and then Kane grabs him by the throat as well setting him up for the double chokeslam.
Chris Jericho’s music hits as Y2J comes down the ramp.
Jericho runs down the ramp and into the ring and takes down the Big Red Machine. Goldberg kicks Taker in the gut and then sets him up for the Jackhammer. Jericho gets up and then looks at Goldberg. Goldberg signals for the Jackhammer but Jericho charges him and nails him with a running Insuguri. Jericho gets up…
Booker T hops over the barricade and slides into the ring behind Jericho.
Booker ambushes Jericho from behind and stomps the hell out of him. He picks up Jericho and kicks him in the gut. Booker bounces off the ropes and delivers a huge Scissors Kick to Y2J.
JR: It has broken down out here, someone needs to stop this! Summerslam has come early for these five individuals for sure!
Triple H’s music hits as the Game stands at the top of the ramp holding the World Heavyweight Championship.
King: Oh JR, there he is, it’s Triple H, he must be beaming after seeing his opponents for Summerslam destroy each other here tonight!
JR: That you can be sure of King, another thing you can be sure of is Goldberg has officially locked in his spot at Summerslam, Taker, Kane, Booker, and Jericho still have to survive their “Boom or Bust†matches, don’t miss Raw LIVE next week on SpikeTV, good night everybody!
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