Rather than the normal RAW intro, we are treated with a highlight video of Judgment Day’s Undisputed Championship tournament which also shows the emotional win over Triple H, that Randy Orton earned to become the Undisputed Champion. We then move onto the traditional introduction followed by the epic pyro we are so accustomed to watching go up. The smoke clears around the arena, as the southerners chant for Monday Night RAW live in Atlanta, Georgia. The crowd settles in as Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler greet us as energetic as possible, speaking on the monumental pay per view that just passed. Jim Ross highlights the whole event, making it seem as if everyone was a face, while Jerry Lawler talks about the finalization of the WWE taking place. The show picks up quickly as before we know it, ‘Voices’ plays to the surprise of the crowd. The lights dim climatically, and a spotlight airs upon the ring showing the ring decorated for a celebration as from the top of the stage, Ted Dibiase Junior, and Cody Rhodes appears. Acting as security of some sorts, the undisputed tag team champions scan the arena with smirks across their face and dressed in street clothes as if ready to celebrate. Shane McMahon comes out victorious as if he’s just won a match as he raises both hands in the air behind the priceless superstars. Finally, the man of the hour, Randy Orton, the Undisputed Champion comes out bearing two world championships. The World Heavyweight Championship draped along his shoulder, and the WWE Championship around his waist. Randy Orton strolls down the ramp surrounded by his Legacy faction members, as the tag team champions hold the ropes open for Orton, as the entire quartet enters the ring via the stairs, then apron. Randy Orton enjoys the set up ring, and raises his World Heavyweight Championship up to a large mixed reaction that rocks the banters above.
Randy Orton’s calm presence seems to ease the crowds reaction as they to settle down, and the Legacy files in the ring. Shane McMahon is handed a microphone, as Randy Orton is also. Randy Orton holds his microphone up about to speak until cut off by Shane McMahon.
Shane McMahon: “Don’t say a word Randy. Tonight’s you’re night, and you’re night to celebrate. You have always been a man of no introduction, so there’s no need to self introduce you’re self now, let me handle the talking.â€
Randy Orton raises an eyebrow to the statement, as he nods his head, allowing the segment to continue rolling.
Shane McMahon: “Last night, we all witnessed greatness. Early on we saw the crowning of the true tag team champions. The only team more fitting of the words ‘UNDISPUTED’. Now, the future of this company advances with an iron fist as we, the Legacy choke out the competition’s few reserves of life left. I, Shane McMahon, congratulate the industries future, Cody Rhodes, and Ted Dibiase Junior.â€
The crowd gives off a few boo’s at that high statements of the heel tandem.
Shane McMahon: “Not to shove our boys out of the spotlight but the true moment of a life time had to be last night, when the man who has carried this company for nearly six years upon his career build up. He’s been the youngest world champion ever recorded, and now he is the guy to beat in not only World Wrestling Entertainment, but all of WWE. Randy Keith Orton defeated both John Cena, and then Randy Orton last night to showcase exactly how legendary he is, and Randy has indeed cemented himself as the superstar of the past decade. I personally cannot get the image of Randy Orton being declared champion, and oh so epically raising not one, but both of the most prestigious belts in Sports Entertainment. Randy Orton has reached his prime, and expect the Legend Killer to stay that way, as he leads the Legacy to complete domination over World Wrestling Entertainment. Quote me, because tonight we stand, four strong in the ring, but in less than a year, we will have an ‘ARMY OF THE DESTINED’ marching for utter dominance in WWE.â€
The crowd is speechless towards the military like predictions of Shane McMahon.
Shane McMahon: “I cant thank Randy Orton enough for allowing me to join his stable, and now we will take my fathers company up, and under is very toes, and make it something that of which is our own. The WWE is a union, and now we are a union, the words our nation lives by, and the headline this pact follows ‘UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL’ is one that will prove true when the golden amalgamation of our coming together is finalized. Now, I give to you, the man of the man of prominence, the leader in the movement, Randy Orton~!â€
Shane McMahon sighs in relief after the speech, and gives the okay for Randy Orton to follow up.
Randy Orton: “Words cant explain how triumphant I honestly feel right about now.â€
The crowd gives off another mixed reaction, trapped between not knowing to whether pop, or boo.
Randy Orton: “Shane McMahon, the newest entrant in the Legacy, I thank you for all you’ve done. Rest assured, you’re aide in my success won’t go unnoticed as the company will fall in the right hands sooner rather than later. As for tonight, I, take my long awaited rest, my one night of vacation that I believe I have been entitled too since I laid foot in the WWE ring. As for you, the so called WWE Fan Nation, I cant help but say how luck you all are to witness the rise of an army. An Army of the Destined.â€
Shane McMahon has champagne in hand, and aims it ready to pop the cork, as Priceless waits eagerly with glasses, leaving fans wondering if they are indeed old enough to do this kind of celebrating. As the ‘Jesus Juice’ as many cliché it pours into the Undisputed Champions glass, in infamous fashion the lights go out. All four men immediately brace themselves searching the cause of the interruption, as the lights go out again, this time with an accompanied gong. Randy Orton, who left his World Heavyweight Championship lying on a stand where the champagne glasses had been awaiting, goes over for his belt until the lights are out again.
Midway to his belt, a eerie close to seven feet tall figure is in between the stand and Randy Orton. Randy Orton looks up, as none other than
THE UNDERTAKER who has yet to make an appearance since the night he defended his streak at the grandest stage of them all. The Undertaker, in full attire, with the trench coat, and hat, The Undertaker stares at Orton with white pupils, as he removes his hat, and reveals his human eyes. The Deadman places his hat upon the World Heavyweight Championship, as Randy Orton steps back looking up at the ring veteran, and his former enemy. Team Priceless remove their belts, and ready to defend their leader, as Orton gulps before finally striking The Undertaker. Randy Orton caught The Phenom off guard with right hands, as Orton uses his free left hand to keep Undertakers head steady, as Priceless pursues waiting for their commander in battle to let them have it at the WWE alumni. Randy Orton eventually backs Undertaker amongst the ropes, which should usually allow an advantage, but The Undertaker fires back with
HAMMERING left hands at the Undisputed Champion, now Priceless moves in to take bullets for their leader, as Undertaker nails each Tag Team Champion with stiff left, and right hands. Undertaker grabs Rhodes by the neck, and tosses him into the corner, and then ducks a left hand from Dibiase. The Undertaker slaps on his palm against the neck of Dibiase, and raises him high in the air for a
CHOKESLAM. The finisher is put on hold, as Randy Orton is seen approaching leading to Undertaker dropping Ted in midair, only to get caught in the attack again this time with Shane McMahon pursuing, and rooting him on rather than helping Orton. The Undertaker starts to fight back, as he delivers a hard right handed hook to the midsection knocking nearly
ALL THE OXYGEN OUT of the tank the Legend Killer was running on. Randy Orton is kept up by Undertaker, but quickly dropped as Undertaker chases Shane McMahon out of the ring. Dibiase, and Rhodes, fully recovered, are outside getting
WEAPONS (steel chairs in particular) involved as they prepare to reenter the ring with the Undertaker daring them.
Just then ‘NO CHANCE’ hit’s the speakers, as Vince McMahon appears out on the stage with security behind him. He’s furious, but something says it isn’t with the brawl that ensued.
Vince McMahon: “Threaten my company? My own blood? Shane you’re little buddy, Randy Orton, you’re in a MATCH TONIGHT with The Undertaker. As for you Shane, I’ll deal with you through time, now if any of you is to dare lay another hand on each other I promise all hell to break lose, and each of you WILL BE FIRED.â€
All five men look around, as Randy Orton slowly rolls out of the ring, and holds his stomach in pain, and breathes heavily outside of the ring. Team Priceless run to Randy Orton’s aide, as Shane McMahon locks eyes with his father on the higher end of the ramp. We go to an add break, as the ring is cleared up.
Ad Break
We return to match preview graphics, as Jim Ross, and Jerry Lawler hype up the main event, Undertaker versus Randy Orton in a non~title match, and briefly mention the number one contenders match for the IC Championship. Jim Ross says the Legacy should’ve expected fierce competition now that they’re at the top of the league, and Lawler believes the Army of the Destined can handle it.
After a plug for Vengeance the next WWE pay per view,
‘BRINGING THE HOOD’ hit’s the speakers, as the warning of hiding you’re ‘rollies’, and popping forties is heard. Out from the back is JTG, and Shad Gaspar, the two men that make up
CHRYME TYME. The BK (Brooklyn, New York) thugs make their way to the squared circle, and slide in.
Next, we have the individual entrances of their opponents, KOFI KINGSTON’s theme hits, as he makes his way to join Chryme Tyme in the ring, as the ‘Jamaican’ star shakes the hands of his opponents. Following, JAMIE NOBLE’s entrance plays, as the ‘Pit-bull’ comes out to some cheers. Noble seems to be heel, as he is disgusted by the reaching out fans. Jamie Noble slides in the ring, and barely acknowledges his partner.
Tag Team Match
Kofi Kingston & Jamie Noble versus Shad Gaspar & JTG
Jamie Noble doesn’t argue with Kofi Kingston, and immediately takes initiative in becoming the legal man, JTG asks Shad to allow him to be the legal man, as Chryme Tyme seem to have more compatibility than their counter parts. Just That Gangsta’ (JTG) showcases his high flying, and fast paced capability as he exerts arm drags, dropkicks, kick variations, and aerial tactics on Noble. After taking a severe beat down, Noble is blind tagged by Kingston who hops in the ring, and gives JTG a run for his money. Eventually, JTG makes a tag to Shad Gaspar, and Kofi Kingston is faced with a tough challenge. Kofi utilizes the ring to his fullest ability, hopping off the ropes, spring boarding, and bouncing to try and bring down the ghetto giant. Shad does manage to get in a BIG BOOT, and short arm clothesline, but Kofi quickly recovers to down the giant with a hurricanranna on one half of the Chryme Tyme tandem. Kingston runs to the ropes to bounce off, and then go for a momentum full kick to the chest, but Shad catches the boot of Kingston. Kofi counters with an ENZUIGURI which connects upstairs, and leads to Kingston going to the corner to measure for the TROUBLE IN PARADISE maneuver. JTG decides to intervene, as he pulls Kofi Kingston’s leg, knocking him off balance. Kofi Kingston turns upset, as JTG hops off the apron laughing. Kofi turns around into a tremendous SAMOAN DROP from Shad which leads to the win.
Result: Shad Gaspar pins Kofi Kingston
As soon as the bell is rang, Jamie Noble climbs in the ring already starting a fuss. Noble clutches his hairs, and is about to unload on the wrong people, as Chryme Tyme celebrates with their backs turned. Noble walks towards the team, contesting the idea, and raises their hands about to strike. The celebrating Chryme Tyme turns around in the knick of time, as their slick smiles turn into a sour disrespected face. JTG steps up asking Noble what he was about to do, as Noble says he wasn’t planning anything. Noble tries to slip out the situation, and the ring, but Shad Gaspar catches Noble by the neck, and brings him back in the ring. Shad strongly whips Noble to the ropes, as Noble bounces back, and is caught in the air for a
SAMOAN DROP, of course a plain old Samoan Drop isn’t Shad’s intentions, as JTG comes running to connect with the T
WISTING NECK BREAKER executing the
G9 on Noble. Kofi Kingston at this moment is fully recovered, and analyzing the situation, Chryme Tyme pauses to see if Kofi will decide to get involved but Kofi just looks down at Noble, and exit’s the ring. Chryme Thyme’s theme replays, and they continue their celebration.
The commentators comment on the miscommunication Kofi, and Jamie are having, and say that this may escalate, but currently there is big news backstage as we have Todd Grisham in ring with the Game, Triple H. The scene turns into the locker room where Grisham awaits with a fierce looking Triple H. Triple H doesn’t seem to smile, as he waits for the questioning.
Todd Grisham: “Triple H, last night you put on a tremendous effort as you beat Edge to win the World Heavyweight championship, but just didn’t cut it in the final match with Randy Orton for the Undisputed Championship. I cant imagine how you must feel, but what are you’re thoughts on you’re opponent tonight, the Samoan Bulldozer, Umaga?â€
Triple H is quick to respond, and gives off a very fierce tone.
Triple H: “Listen Todd, I don’t care about Umaga, I’ll go out later, and handle my business with him. Right now, I have one, no two concerns, and two concerns only. One being my Undisputed Championship, Randy Orton did win it, but keep it warm for me Orton, because when I get the chance to get my hands on you, I promise it won’t be pretty, and you’ll hand it over to the true champion. Secondly, I’m willing to put my championship reign on the side, for one person. That no good, son of…â€
Triple H pauses, and recollects himself.
Triple H: “Shane McMahon, you screwed me at Backlash, you tried to screw me at Judgment Day, and now you’ve just screwed you’re self. I’ve kicked you’re ass up, and down the ring time, and time before, but now you’ve lighted a new fire in me. How can you choose Orton, the man who nearly destroyed your own sister, my wife, Steph. To do that is just, inhumane, and I promise, just like I defended her honor against Orton, I’m definitely going to defend her honor against her own flesh and blood. Shane, you’ve started the Game, and now my only question is, can you handle it?â€
The Game walks off the screen as Todd Grisham lets us go back to our show, as the commentators sell how upset Triple H must be. They hype up the next match, as video package plays showing the recent success of John Morrison from his drafting to RAW, to winning the Intercontinental Championship Tournament, to uniting the ECW & IC Championships as one. John Morrison’s on a fast trip of success, but tonight two men look to end it. Kane, and Jeff Hardy are looking to challenge for the Intercontinental Championship at Vengeance.
‘NO MORE WORDS’ airs through out the PA system, as the lights dim. A face paint wearing Jeff Hardy dances out from the back, and runs across the stage checking out the Atlanta crowd. Jeff Hardy walks down the ramp tagging fans, as he climbs into the ring through the turnbuckles. Jeff Hardy hops in the ring, and poses for the crowd amongst the turnbuckles pointing to the Vengeance logo at the stage.
‘SLOW CHEMICAL’ returns as Kane’s past theme music introduces the Big Red Machine. Kane comes out from the back after a blast of pyro, as the red blinkers fill the arena. In no time Kane is in the ring, as he stares down his opposition, the charismatic enigma, Jeff Hardy.
Number One Contenders Match
Jeff Hardy versus Kane
The bell starts as the two men calmly make it to the center of the ring where they share words. Kane, not voicing himself nearly as much as Hardy, eventually grows tired, and connects with his signature UPPERCUT. The move backs Hardy, but instead leads to a fierce attack from Jeffery, as he begins nailing forearms all over Kane’s back, and head. Jeff Hardy eventually runs to the ropes passed Kane, and bounces back into a well timed SCOOP SLAM from the Brimstone Beast. Kane covers to receive a one count. The rest of the match was pretty good action, as the two battled inside, and outside the ring. Jeff Hardy was caught midair, and thrown outside after attempting a Whisper In The Wind. The brawl outside was quickly turned over though, as Hardy utilized every bit of the ringside area, leaping off barricades, stairs, and the ring apron. A notable spot outside was Hardy delivering a Eventually, Jeff Hardy rolled Kane into the ring, and went up for a SWANTOM BOMB. The match is reaching the twelve minute mark, but as Hardy goes up, Kane sits up. Kane catches Hardy for a chokeslam, but Jeff decides to not go down that easy. Jeff delivers a toe kick to the midsection, as it seemed, and Jeff Hardy connected with a modified TWIST OF FATE, as his spin had much more torque giving it a more painful effect. Jeff Hardy then put away the match, and Kane after nailing a SWANTOM BOMB from the top rope to successfully garner a win, and a title shot at Vengeance.
Result: Jeff Hardy pins Kane
‘NO MORE WORDS’ hit’s the speakers as Jeff Hardy is dubbed the winner, and he climbs the turnbuckle and points at the Vengeance logo in the arena. The crowd pops as Jeff Nero Hardy signals for the Undisputed Intercontinental Championship around his waist come Vengeance. Jeff Hardy celebrates, as Kane, behind Hardy rises surprised at the outcome of the match. Kane seems ready to snap on his opponent, but eventually holds himself as he rolls outside. Kane walks to the back, as the crowd shows Kane clutching his no hair bearing head. The commentators hype the next match some more, as it is Triple H versus Umaga when we return from the break.
Ad Break
We return to Monday Night RAW, as before the commentators can even begin, ‘VIRTUAL VOODOO’ hit’s the speakers. Out from the back, comes out first, Shane McMahon, in his wrestling jersey, but right on his tail is the Samoan Bulldozer, Umaga. Jim Ross goes about the two opponents’ histories with each other, and how violent it has been. Lawler brings up Umaga’s recent return from an injury, and how he should be more lethal.
After a very silent delay,
‘THE GAME’ raises the roof, as the black, and green blinkers initiate. Out from the back, a definitely upset, Hunter Hearst Helmsly, or
TRIPLE H comes out with a water bottle in hand, as usual. Triple H goes about his usual entrance routine, as Shane McMahon keeps a very far distance from the former world champion, the King of Kings. Triple H spits out his water, and is ready to go to war with Umaga.
Singles Match
Triple H versus Umaga with Shane McMahon
The match begins with Triple H getting consumed by Umaga’s sheer size, and strength, but after nailing a knee drop, the match turns towards the Game. Triple H works over the Samoan with lefts, and rights before meeting the corner, where he delivers a clothesline to Umaga to wear the monster down. Following a few chops in tribute to Ric Flair, Umaga catches a forearm, and goes for an attack, but Triple H ducks a log-like forearm, and delivers a toe kick to Umaga’s midsection. Umaga actually displays pain, as Triple H then follows up with a double under hook attempt for his finisher the PEDIGREE, but Umaga counters by physically tossing Triple H to the ropes. Triple H rebounds back, and Umaga rushes a moving Triple H for a shoulder block, but Triple H shows his will to win, and picks up the three hundred pounder, and slams him with a SPINEBUSTER! Triple H rolls across for the pin to receive a near fall, which is interrupted by Shane McMahon distracting the referee. Triple H doesn’t hesitate, or think to threaten the Billionaire Boy, as Triple H immediately slides outside the ring, and a chase ensues, as Shane McMahon runs around the ring being pursued by Triple H, as Umaga recovers in the ring. Eventually, Shane McMahon trips while retreating up the ramp, leading to Triple H about to begin to pound on Shane-O-Mac. In for the save, Umaga comes from in the ring, and leaves Triple H looking very precipice, as he grabs Shane McMahon by the collar ready to unleash his bottled up pains in a grim manner. Just then, Umaga’s failed attempts at being light footed show an affect, as Triple H turns around, leading to a not so pleasant looking NERVE HOLD. Triple H yells to the crowd, and Shane McMahon stumbles, and fumbles to his feet, as he goes around the ring, as Umaga transitions the nerve hold into a IRISH WHIP position, as Umaga takes aim. Umaga furiously throws Trips down the ramp, and Triple H stops himself at the apron. Umaga is in full pursuit of Triple H, as Triple H tries to take a shot at the Samoan, but Umaga knocks Triple H on his back with a SAVATE KICK to the chin, as Triple H clutches the apron to try, and pull himself back up, but Umaga offers doesn’t think twice about taking initiative, and picking Triple H up himself. Umaga grabs the Cerebral Assassin, and does a 360°, and hurls Triple H face first into the STEEL STEPS. Umaga continues his onslaught, as we move to a quick, and action ruining ad break.
Ad Break
We return as the match is rolling into the eleven minute point, as Umaga is in the center of the ring, again, applying another NERVE HOLD this time, Triple H in a sitting up position, and Umaga puts his weight on the back of Triple H. Triple H pleads, and begs for a way out, but refuses to give up, as the referee is persistent in asking. Triple H slowly uses the crowd riveting cheers, and gets up slowly. Triple H eventually breaks free of the hold, but needs to turn out of it, but as he does, Umaga goes for a short arm clothesline that leads into a perfectly FLOWING DDT, as Triple H counters the attack. Triple H leans upwards, and points at Shane McMahon as he covers Umaga to get a two count. Triple H gets up, as Shane McMahon grabs a hold of his hair, and screams at Umaga to get up. Umaga, now being slowed down, slowly starts to rise, as Triple H flexes his muscles, and lets out a BLOOD LUST ROAR. Triple H turns around, to see Umaga balancing out his feet to stay up, but Triple H moves in for the kill. Triple H goes for the toe kick to the midsection, but Umaga catches the boot, and scoops his opponent in the air to bring him down with a thunderous SAMOAN DROP! The crowd is drawn into the match as they yell for Triple H to pull the win. Umaga covers Triple H yelling in Samoa, but Triple H kicks out a split second before the close two. The match continues hitting seventeen minutes, as Umaga has control over HHH tossing him all over the ring, and trying to connect with his Samoan Wrecking Ball, but Triple H gets out of the position time after time. The ending nears when Triple H catches some momentum, and runs to the ropes, but Umaga feints an injury surprisingly and nails Triple H with a SAMOAN SPIKE! A replay is quickly asked for as it shows the spike-like hand nail Triple H’s forehead, missing the initial target of his neck. Regardless, Triple H is down, and out, as Umaga yells in victory, as Shane directs him from outside. Umaga understands, and quickly sets Triple H up for the SAMOAN WRECKING BALL in the corner. Umaga goes across the ring, and bounces up anxious to injure Triple H. Umaga runs for Hunter’s head, but upon impact… Triple H dives out the way, causing Umaga to connect with his back into the turnbuckle, dazing, and bouncing him off. Umaga stunned, walks around holding his back, as Triple H follows up turning Umaga, and nailing the kick to the midsection.. and PEDIGREE! Triple H hooks the leg, and proves why he is one of the most dominant forces in the WWE.
Result: Triple H pins Umaga
Triple H is helped up by the referee, as he is declared the winner. Umaga is down, and out, but Shane McMahon brings out a toy from under the ring. That toy not one to quite play with, as the Billionaire Boy winds his hand back, about to swing a LEAD PIPE at the back of the head of Triple H. The referee see’s this, and tries to disarm Shane, as Triple H dedicates the win to the fans, before slowly turning around to see the struggle between the official, and Shane. Shane overpowers the referee, and shoves the referee on his back, but as Shane looks towards his brother in law, Triple H takes his head off with a RUNNING CLOTHESLINE. Triple H gets back up, and picks Shane McMahon up, opening the gates to hell. Triple H rips the jersey Shane has on, and chops Shane in the epidermis blocking his heart. Triple H satisfied with his chopping grabs Shane by the head, and hurdles McMahon over the ropes, and outside. Shane McMahon rolls on the apron, and crashed on the floor. Triple H climbs outside, as Umaga slowly recovers, but its clear he will have no part in the action about to take place. Triple H preys on Shane McMahon who is on all fours crawling for an escape. Triple H kicks Shane in the back, and starts to stomp on McMahon bad mouthing the back stabbing ‘family member’ if using the term family very loosely. Triple H picks Shane up, and SMASHES his forehead into the barricade, as he leaves Shane on the barricade. Triple H goes under the ring himself, as he pulls out THE GREAT EQUALIZER, as Triple H flashes a frightening SLEDGEHAMMER to the crowd. Triple H holds it up, but the crowd switches angles, as from the back, Legacy members, CODY RHODES, and TED DIBIASE JUNIOR come out running in street clothes, getting ready to help Shane. Triple H doesn’t hesitate to use his hammer, as he teases a shot of the hammer. Rhodes, and Dibiase pause taking caution, as eventually Rhodes lunges towards Triple H. Triple H uses the end of the handle to nails Rhodes in the stomach, as Triple H sees Dibiase go in to double team Triple H. Ted is as lucky as Cody as he gets BLASTED by the hammer! Triple H disposes of the Undisputed Tag Team Champions but by this time, Shane McMahon has escaped through the crowd. Triple H searches the crowd with his eyes for McMahon, but there is no way Triple H will catch up. Triple H nods his head in disappointment, and slides in the ring. He’s handed a microphone, and speaks with a smirk across his face.
Triple H: “Samoan Bulldozer. Undisputed Tag Team Champion. Billionaire Boy. I don’t care who you are, but I’m going to wipe the ring with you, and Shane. Shane oh buddy oh pal. I’m setting an offer kiddo, you and me, legal brothers, taking it out in the ring come Vengeance, and no not in a wrestling match. More of a fight. A street fight if you ask me. So buddy you know where to find me, and if you send anymore of you’re little boy toys to help you, they’ll end like the ones outside.â€
The crowd pops at the not too funny ribs, but then again, Triple H isn’t joking so he isn’t looking for punch lines. Shane McMahon stands at the top of the ramp, and nods his head, as he points at Triple H. Triple H climbs the turnbuckle, and poses flexing his muscles. The match seems to be set in stone, as at Vengeance, Triple H does battle with Shane McMahon in a Street Fight.
The commentators sell Vengeance, as we go backstage to the locker room of Randy Orton, as he lacing up his boots, and getting ready for his main event showdown with the Phenom. We go to another Ad Break, as RAW reaches the second half of the show.
Ad Break
We return to Jim Ross, and Jerry Lawler speaking about the main event, as Randy Orton takes on the Undertaker in a non~title match. They proceed to highlight the feud Christian, and CM Punk have had for the Money In The Bank brief case. The tandem eventually are silenced, as ‘JUST CLOSE YOUR EYES’ blasts through the PA system. Out from the back, in his typical hood, comes Christian, the Instant Classic, and the Peepshow. Christian pauses on top of the ramp, and looks around the arena, as he nods his head from under the hood. Christian walks down to the ring, and slides in, as he stretches his arms out.
Next, the man to make history by becoming Mr. Money In The Bank twice in a row is introduced by ‘
THIS FIRE BURNS’ as CM Punk comes dancing from the back with his briefcase in hand. CM Punk raises the Money In The Bank briefcase, and points at it as the crowd cheers the Straight Edge Superstar. The Chicago representative goes to the ring tagging fans, as he slides into the ring. He hands the briefcase to a staff member, and rolls his fists. CM Punk shakes hands with Christian, as the two are capable of coexisting.
Third, the opposition is introduced, as the gold wearing Guru of Greatness, JOHN MORRISON’s theme plays. Morrison, the intercontinental champion walks down, as he pauses ringside awaiting his also championship gold wearing partner. The expected theme hits, as Sik the Shocker’s voice fills the arena, as MONTEL VONTAVIOUS PORTER arrives on the scene with the United States Championship. Porter meets up with John Morrison as the two enter the ring.
Tag Team Match
Christian & CM Punk versus MVP & John Morrison
The bell rings with Christian, and the United States Champion as the legal men. Porter circles, getting ready to grapple, as Christian takes caution. Eventually, the two due battle, as Christian quickly spins out of a headlock attempt, and traps Porter in a hammerlock. Porter, rolls forward, awkwardly, as Christian is then downed by a forearm to the back of the knee. Porter gets back up to his feet, and delivers a spine rattling kick to the back of Christian. Christian holds his back, and starts to rise despite Porter delivering forearms to the back of Christian. Christian then fights back with left, and right hands, as Porter is backed onto the ropes. Christian grabs Porter, and whips him across the ring. Porter returns, as he reads Christian’s attempt at a DROPKICK. Christian misses, and hit’s the mat, as Montel rolls forward, and locks in a BRIDGE PIN to get a two count. Christian upset at his inability to stay on top of Porter clutches his hair, as he rises by his own will. MVP crawls to the corner, and gets ready to deliver a running attack. Christian, across the ring signals to CM Punk, as he is about to turn to walk over for the tag, but MVP comes full throttle at the Creepy Little Bastard. Christian runs back at Porter, and connects with a tribute to his kayfabe brother Edge, as he nails a big SPEAR! The crowd pops the tweener, as he tries to roll over, and hook the leg to win. Christian is awarded with a two count, as Porter puts the tip of his boot on the bottom rope. Christian gets up, as he makes the tag to enter the STRAIGHT EDGE SUPERSTAR.
The crowd pops Mr. Money In The Bank of 2009 & 2008, as CM Punk chases the fleeing MVP. CM Punk grabs MVP’s leg, and holds it in what resembles an ankle lock position, but MVP kicks out of Punks hold. MVP dives, and tags in the Monday Night Delight, as he goes straight to the top of the turnbuckle! JOHN MORRISON enters the action in explosive fashion, as he dives for a ARIEL CLOTHESLINE, but CM Punk ducks under the clothesline. Morrison lands on his feet, and quickly recovers from his miscalculation, and spins backwards hitting his own variation of a wrestler’s PELE KICK! CM Punk falls on his back, as Morrison gets back up, and see’s Punk double over so he’s on all fours. Morrison poses for the crowd, and mocks Punk with his own corna gesture, as he dives at the floored Punk, and gets in a OKLAHOMA ROLL to get only a two count. CM Punk now resembling an upset Christian, as the heels are running the show. CM Punk gets up, and fumbles upon his feet, as he grabs onto the second rope to maintain balance. John Morrison approaches, but Punk kicks Morrison in the stomach. Morrison bends forward, as CM Punk follows up with a mule kick slapping Morrison in the face. Morrison is stunned by the kick, as he staggers away. CM Punk backpedals to the ropes, and returns to hit a STEP UP ENZUIGURI on Morrison. The match goes on now as Punk pretty much runs the show, as Morrison, and Porter put him over the whole rest of the match. CM Punk ignores his own partner, as CM Punk looks to close the show. He sets up for the ANACONDA VISE, as he tosses MVP to the corner where his partner awaits. MVP does as planned, and stays at the corner, as CM Punk hit’s the high level kick to the face. CM Punk wraps his arm around Porter’s head. CM Punk goes for the RUNNING BULLDOG, but Christian blind tags himself in, as CM Punk goes off running not knowing of the tag. The referee pauses CM Punk midway of his run. The referee tells Punk of the tag, as Christian feels froggy, and scales the turnbuckle. CM Punk shoves Porter on his back, who is to beat to get back up at the moment. Christian measures, and leaps through the air to connect with the INSTANCT CLASSIC (WWE version of Frogsplash). Christian covers, and ends the match with ease.
Result: Christian pins MVP
‘JUST CLOSE YOUR EYES’ blasts, as Christian is declared the winner along with CM Punk. Punk grabs his briefcase, and doesn’t wait to be declared, as he starts to the back. Morrison grabs his title, and follows as Punk is now invisible to the crowd. In the ring, is Christian, and the still down MVP. Christian calls for a microphone, and is given one.
Christian: “Guess Punk cant handle the heat huh?â€
The crowd gives a mixed reaction not sure whether to pop, or boo the rib.
Christian: “Don’t worry people, your champ, the Champ, is here, right here, right now, and pinning sorry champions. That’s just how I roll.â€
The crowd gives a slight pop.
Christian: “So, I dedicate this, and all of my wins to come to you, the people, but right now. I’m letting out a challenge, I proved I’m better than the US Champion tonight, and next, I’m going to prove I’m better than the ‘money in the bank’ owner. Punk, one more time. You, and me, at Vengeance for the briefcase. What do you-.â€
A recovered, and exhausted MVP is on another microphone, as he has his US Championship in his other hand. MVP is behind Christian, but his interrupting turns Peepshow around. The two, now face to face.
MVP: “Listen playa, you haven’t proved a damn thing other than that you’re sorry. So rib CM Punk, rib Morrison, but when you ribbin’ me you ribbin’ a dog boy. I’m the highest paid man in the game to-.â€
Christian grows tired, and voices his growth.
Christian: “Jesus, get to the point please?â€
MVP is angered by the rudeness of this comment, as he gets to it.
MVP: “If anyone gets a match with you Christian, its me, and I want to embarrass you at Vengeance, teach you to mess with Miami’s uncrown-.â€
Christian, again, shows he just doesn’t care.
Christian: “Well, look at the time, I got to go. I want Punk, you want me, I think we can arrange something.â€
Christian smirks as he lets out his hand. MVP doesn’t shake it, but holds up his US title, and exit’s the ring.
We are cut by a video of a car traveling to North Carolina. A sign proves this fact to us. The car progresses down the street, as we tree’s, fields, small towns, and buildings. Eventually, the car pulls up to a
GOLDEN GYM, where someone grabs the camera, revealing it must be a small portable camera. This particular someone coughs at the wind levels, revealing his masculine voice, and that he is a he. He hurries into the gym for warmth, and escape from the windiness, as the gym appears to be huge. The man enters, still not revealing a body part at all, or a clue as to who he is. The man focuses the camera on very young man, lifting weights. The man must be in his late teens, or early twenties, as he shows in his appearance. This man, is none other than
REID FLAIR. The son of Ric Flair. The camera finally turns around and shows the face of the organizer of this segment,
CHRIS JERICHO. He smirks devilishly, as he turns the camera back around, and focuses on Reed Flair.
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We return to the RAW locker room in Atlanta, as Ric Flair is seen barging through the door, huffing, and puffing. Ric Flair’s face, red, as he slams the desk of Vince McMahon. Vince is startled, but quickly knows the cause.
Ric Flair: “I want the first plane over there. Now.â€
Vince swallows the demand, but shows he doesn’t have the power to do so.
Vince McMahon: “Uh, Ric. I don’t know what to say. I real-â€
Ric Flair escalates his voice, and begins to yell.
Ric Flair: “There is nothing to say! GIVE ME A TICKET TO HELP MY SON! That bastard Jericho..â€
Pause from the WWE Hall of Fame member.
Ric Flair: “If that spineless, no good, rodent harms my son, I promise you Vince, you will lose two employees.â€
Vince McMahon is startled by the drastic tone of Flair’s.
Ric Flair: “Me, for killing that son of a.. & him going six feet deep! Vince I‘m going to have a heart attack. I need to teach that Jericho a lesson. Give me my contract back!â€
Vince McMahon: “Ric, you are retired. I cant do much about that. You need to wait at least another year to go back into full time competing, and I cant risk you having a heart attack. Look, I’ll make a phone call, I’ll do what I have to do, but I cant promise Reed being in good condition.â€
Ric Flair does the unexpected as he shows age is nothing but a number. He grabs the nearest chair, and THROWS IT ACROSS THE OFFICE!
Vince McMahon: “RIC CALM DOWN! I’m going to have to have you maintained if this continues, I don’t want that come on. Abide with me please. I have an idea. Chris will get his, but for now, lets wait for more information on the video. Hell maybe even more of the video.â€
Vince McMahon circles the desk, and calms Flair down. Flair hugs Vince, and weeps in fear of his sons condition.
We return ringside, as Jim Ross, and Lawler fill us in with already known knowledge of the Jericho/Flair situation. They say all there is to do is wait. We go backstage again, this time, in the interview area. As Todd Grisham awaits.
Todd Grisham: “Ladies, and gentlemen my guest at this time, former world champion, the Rated R Superstar, Ed-.â€
EDGE barges into the scene, and shoves his palm rudely into the face of Grisham, pushing him out of the scene. Edge straightens his hair, as he begins.
Edge: “RAW huh? Its been awhile I got to say. But now, the A Brand has just changed ratings, and now your watching the Rated R Brand. Sex, violence, and everything is pushed to the edge, when well, we have me on the screen.â€
Edge snickers.
Edge: “Randy Orton, former partner, equally as good as me, but he’s lucky I was cheated from making it to that last match last night. Triple H, cheated me out of my championship, but there is no one I’d like to win the Undisputed Championship off of more than Randy. So come Vengeance, when I get my title match, I will be glad to be handed the Undisputed-.â€
Out of no where, the DOCTOR OF THUG-A-NOMICS, John Cena appears, as he cups his hand around his chin. He has as ridiculous smirk on his face, and is dressed to mingle rather than compete, with his sporty jersey, and hat. He cuts in, not needing a microphone.
John Cena: “Whoa, your title shot?â€
Edge is disgusted by Cena, but continues with the segment.
Edge: “Ugh, yes. My title shot John. Is there some sort of miscommunication here? I’m speaking perfect English.â€
John Cena lets a slight laugh find its way out of his mouth, as he places his arms at his waist, and responds.
John Cena: “I’m just shocked that you think you’re going to get any kind of title shot. You don’t deserve a damn thing Edge. You don’t have heart, or drive. You just are opportunistic, and your lucky enough to be at the right places, at the right time, but this isn’t one of them Edge. I am not, I repeat: NOT in the mood to here your little blonde self whine, and say your getting a title shot.â€
Edge: “Alright, you know what, I’m tired of you. Take the floor Cena.â€
Edge steps out the scene, as Cena postures up, and looks straight into the camera.
John Cena: “Never thought I’d see the day Edge counts his losses, and backs down. Well, tonight, I just want to wish-.â€
Just then, Edge
ATTACKS John Cena with a running forearm, downing the former world champion. Edge starts to stamp Cena in the back with viscous stomps, as he clears the nearest table. Edge continues brutalizing Cena, as he hurdles him across the table. Edge makes his way around the table, and picks up a dazed Cena, as he grabs him by the head, and smashes it into the
TV SCREEN that is seen saying RAW! Cena falls now gracefully, as Edge’s monstrous growls from the bowels of his stomachs are heard. Edge flares his teeth, as he stares at the beat Cena.
The commentators are heard yelling for help, as we go ringside again. The two begin to speak on what an explosive night it has become, and that some order needs to be restored to RAW. They continue, until a voice comes from the Titantron. Its Chris Jericho, as the camera goes to the oversized screen. Chris Jericho, now outside, awaits on the side of the gymnasium where Reed Flair was working out at. Reed comes out with a bag in hand, as he travels down the parking lot decorated with dozens of automobiles. Reed eventually pulls up to a small car, as the cameraman, Jericho, kept a nice save distance from Ric Flair’s seed the whole time. After Reed loads his bag into the trunk of the car, he makes his way to the drivers side of the car, but now the camera goes at a fast paced. Jericho BUSTS Reed’s head into the top of the car, as Reed is knocked unconscious. The camera falls to the floor, as Jericho is seen straightening Reed out. Jericho picks up his camera, and holds it to his face, as he uses his free hand to keep Reed up.
Chris Jericho: “Showtime Ric.â€
We cut to an ad break after the emotional video.
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We return to the commentators speaking on Ric Flair leaving the building to travel to North Carolina with hopes of saving his son. Ross, and Lawler speak on the intensity of this feud that has gone on since Wrestlemania. They then move onto the reign of Randy Orton since Backlash. They also highlight the impressive win Undertaker had over Shawn Michaels (who is injured). They continue to tie this into the upcoming match, a non~title match, Undertaker versus Randy Orton, two nemesis’. Just then,
GONG
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s heard, as the lights go out, and the fog gushes out from the stage, and fills the arena. The Deadman is approaching, as another GONG is heard. Eventually, ‘Graveyard Symphony’ plays, as the UNDERTAKER arrives in his trench coat, and hat, as he has come to bury his opponent, and is striking fear into the fans without a doubt. The Undertaker makes his slow iconic walk to the ring, as eventually he enters, and takes off his hat in classic fashion rolling his eyes back. The Undertaker hands his coat to the staff, as he gets ready to wrestle the main event.
The lights come back on, as a slight pause occurs with the commentators speaking on the presence Undertaker has in the ring, and how it plays mind games with opponents. Then,
VOICES
hit’s the speakers, as the Undisputed Champions theme plays. The crowd begins to give off the mixed reaction they haven’t been to sure about all night. After a fashionably late arrival, RANDY ORTON arrives surprisingly not accompanied by his Legacy members, who are in the back selling there injuries. Randy Orton has the Undisputed Championship around his waist, as he picks up his arms, and the crowd applauds. Randy Orton walks down to the ring, and slides in, as the crowd continues, cheering, and booing. Randy Orton takes off his belt, looking in the face of the man who dismantled him in a Hell in a Cell, but that, being years ago. Today, before the Undertaker stands a even more profound legend killer, and more ‘golden’ wrestler. Undertaker also better than before, but who will prove to be more superior in this epic reencounter.
Non~title Singles Match
Randy Orton versus the Undertaker
The bell rings. Randy Orton stretching, as Undertaker loosens up before the two show they are ready to compete. Undertaker puts his boxing set up, as he throws a huge right hand, that Randy Orton ducks, and delivers a right to the side of Undertakers head. Undertaker turns for Orton, as Orton backs away into the corner. Undertaker, ready’s himself, as he goes in for an attack on Orton in the corner, again with his boxing set. Randy Orton is aware of his position, as he’s corner, but as soon as Undertaker goes for a left hand, Orton runs out of the corner, and Undertaker turns around into a barrage of right hands that surprisingly back him into the corner. Undertaker, on the turnbuckles, resting, as Orton backs up, and goes for a running boot to the Undertaker, but Undertaker catches Orton’s boot. Undertaker walks out of the corner, still holding Orton’s boot up. Undertaker thrusts Orton’s leg down, as Orton loses balance. This leads to a earth shattering UPPERCUT, that knocks Orton on one knee. Undertaker grabs Orton by the head, and lifts his large forearm in the air, about to strike down on the Undisputed Champion, but Orton CLIPS(football terms) Undertaker’s knee causing Undertaker to fall flat on his stomach. Undertaker pushes himself up, as Orton spins to his feet. Undertaker is blindsided by an onslaught of Orton delivering forearms to his back. Randy Orton eventually pushes Undertaker onto the ropes where he whips Undertaker across the ring. The near seven foot wrestler bounces back, as Randy Orton connects with a well placed DROPKICK.
Undertaker kicks out of a cover at two keeping the match hot. Randy Orton gets back up, and starts to kick Undertaker in the ribs, and thighs, as Orton growls after each boot connects. Randy Orton drops to his knee’s and begins to wear down Undertaker with Orton’s signature CHINLOCK. Orton continues the match trying to wear down the Phenom, until a huge momentum shifter, as Orton tried to go for a INVERTED HEADLOCK NECKBREAKER, but Undertaker bends forward, and drops Orton on his back. Next, Undertaker stands, and leaps to connect with a LEGDROP on the Legend Killer. Undertaker tries to put Orton away but only gets a two count. Undertaker picks himself, and Orton up, as he hoists Orton across his shoulder. Undertaker quickly walks to the corner where he nails the SNAKE EYES maneuver on Orton. Orton bounces off the top turnbuckle, as Undertaker signals for the chokeslam. Orton turns around, and Undertaker slaps his glove around Orton’s neck. Undertaker sets up for the chokeslam, but out of no where, Orton drops down, and rolls Undertaker up, barely. Undertaker refuses to go down in such a cheap manner as he kicks out at two!
Undertaker shocked by Orton’s new strategy, as the match continues, this time with Undertaker bringing the pain to Orton. Undertaker connects with a big boots, clotheslines, and basically gives Orton everything in his arsenal. Undertaker goes OLD SCHOOL, and downs Randy, as the crowd cheer madly for The Deadman. Undertaker signals for the end, with his CUT THROAT taunt. Undertaker, stalks a beat, and exhausted Orton from above, as he is about to end the match as he did their Wrestlemania 21 encounter, a la Tombstone Piledriver. Randy Orton gets up facing away from Undertaker, as Undertaker closes in on his prey, Randy Orton turns around, and delivers a KICK TO THE GROIN just as Undertaker was going to grapple Orton. The referee clearly sees this, and threatens to end the match, as he tells Orton to back away from Undertaker who bends down in pain. Randy Orton backs away with no problem, until he sets up at the corner, foaming of his mouth, and stomping his foot as Undertaker is on one knee now. Eventually, Undertaker nods his head to the referee, and continues the match, but it maybe to late, as Orton runs full speed at Undertaker.
Undertaker gets to his feet in the progress, but right when Orton approaches, Undertaker picks Orton up across the shoulder! The crowd cheers, as Undertaker goes to the center of the ring, and is about to put Orton to rest with the TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER. Undertaker has everything in order, when KANE hops the fan barricade, and enters the ring STEEL CHAIR IN HAND! The crowd boo’s, and warns the fan favorite, but Kane BLASTS UNDERTAKER with the steel chair in the back. The referee calls for the bell immediately, as the echo of the chair shot goes through the arena.
Result: Randy Orton is Disqualified
Undertaker drops Randy Orton, as Kane continues the attack on his ‘brother’. Kane slaps the down Undertaker repeatedly with the steel chair, as Orton rolls out of the ring. The referee begins calling for back up, but this leads to Kane knocking the official unconscious with a right uppercut. Eventually, a handful of security gushes out from the back, and runs to the ring. They all enter trying to maintain Kane, but Kane quickly disposes of the group with ease, as he whips, hits, and kicks all of them out of the ring. Kane continues the attack as he stomps Undertaker out of the ring. Kane follows, as he clears the
COMMENTATOR TABLE. Kane laughs devilishly as he picks up a knocked out Undertaker and slams him face first into the table. Undertaker is
BUSTED OPEN from his forehead now, but Kane proceeds. Kane stands his brother up barely, as he slaps his glove around Undertakers neck. Kane picks Undertaker up, and
CHOKESLAMS the
PHENOM onto the commentator table! The crowd boo’s, as Kane looks at the unconscious Undertaker laid out on the table. The commentators are heard screaming for help, as Kane looks amongst the ring with a sinister smile on his face. The show fades as the WWE logo is flashed.