The Power Is Back Promo is shown, before a Video Package is shown, promoting the main three matches of the show. The cameras go live to the arena where thousands of fans are screaming and cheering as the cameras turn to the announce tables.
Jim Ross: Ladies and gentleman for the twenty-fourth time we welcome you to Wrestlemania. The world wide extravaganza. I’m Jim Ross alongside Jerry “The King” Lawler.
Jerry Lawler: We are finally here JR. Look at all of these fans packed in the Citrus Bowl!
Jim Ross: We are joined by our broadcast colleagues, including Michael Cole and Jonathan Coachman.
The camera turns to the Smackdown announce table.
Michael Cole: Thank you JR and King, but John are you ready for tonight?
Jonathan Coachman: The biggest show of the year is finally here. I’m ready.
Michael Cole: ECW are here as well, Joey Styles and Tazz.
The cameras turn to the ECW announce table.
Joey Styles: Thank you Michael, Tazz Wrestlemania 24 is going to be historical.
Tazz: That’s right Joey, but for the first time ever the ECW Championship will be defended at Wrestlemania.
The cameras turn to Lillian Garcia in the ring.
Lillian Garcia: The opening contest for Wrestlemania is the Belfast Brawl!
Crowd cheer
Finlay’s music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Lillian Garcia: Introducing first from Belfast Northern Ireland, weighing in at 235 pounds, Finlay!
Crowd cheer
JBL’s music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Lillian Garcia: And his opponent from New York City, weighing in at 290 pounds, John Bradshaw Layfield!
Crowd boo
Before JBL can reach the ring, Finlay runs out of the ring towards JBL. Finlay lays into JBL with his shillelagh. JBL stumbles back towards the entrance ramp as Finlay keeps attacking JBL with the shillelagh. JBL falls to the floor. JBL puts his hands in front of him, signifying that he doesn’t want to be hit. Finlay turns around and begins to walk back down to the ring. But midway he turns around and attacks JBL again. The referee has now reached the stage area and is telling Finlay to stop. Finlay shoves the referee and tells him it’s a Belfast Brawl. JBL has got to his feet by the time Finlay has turned his attention back to his opponent. JBL executes a Clothesline from Hell, knocking Finlay to the floor. JBL stands over Finlay and lifts his arm in the air, as the fans boo him. JBL bends down and hits a series of punches on Finlay. JBL leaves Finlay on the floor, as Finlay tries to get to his feet. Finlay stumbles back down to the entrance ramp on his feet but his hit with a Boot to the face by JBL. Finlay rolls further down the entrance ramp as JBL mockingly walks slowly down the entrance ramp. JBL kicks Finlay in the mid section, sending his opponent back down to the outside of the ring. JBL picks Finlay up onto his feet and rolls him back into the ring. JBL follows Finlay into the ring, but is unable to enter the ring as his leg is stuck. JBL walks back from the ring and shakes his leg. JBL looks under the ring apron and looks for what caused him to be stopped. JBL stops looking under the ring apron and stumbles backwards with green mist in his face. JBL tries wiping his face with his hands but it only wipes next to no mist from his face. The referee brings a towel for JBL, but he thinks it is Finlay and smacks the referee to the floor. Finlay comes out of the ring and hits JBL from behind. Finlay drags JBL around the ring and shoves his face into the guardrail. JBL stumbles towards the announce tables, Finlay quickly holds onto JBL and hits his face onto the announce table. Finlay holds onto JBL’s head and smacks him onto the next announce table. Once again Finlay holds onto JBL’s head and hits his face onto the other announce table. JBL falls to the floor, clutching his face. Finlay leaves JBL and is fired up. Finlay walks towards the ring apron and looks under the ring apron for a weapon. He looks around for a while before pulling out a small shillelagh. Finlay looks confused as to how he could pull a small shillelagh out. Finlay puts his hand under the ring apron again and pulls out a WWE Cruiserweight Championship belt. Finlay yet again looks confused and puts his head under the ring apron and looks for a weapon. While Finlay looks Gregory Helms runs down the entrance ramp and steals the Cruiserweight Championship Belt, before running backstage. Finlay takes his head out from under the ring apron pulls out a Green Hat. The crowd cheer. Finlay throws the hat away and stands up. Finlay turns around and misses a Steel Chair Shot from JBL. JBL lunges forward and misses another steel chair shot, but can’t avoid the next shot and his hit with the Steel Chair by JBL. JBL pulls out a table from under the ring and puts it inside the ring. JBL goes into the ring and sets up the table in the middle of the ring. JBL talks trash to the crowd before going out of the ring again. JBL picks up the green hat and puts it on and walks towards Finlay who quickly hides under the ring apron. JBL looks under the ring apron but can’t see anything. JBL turns around and looks at the crowd, Hornswoggle comes out of the ring apron and hits a Low Blow on JBL. JBL falls to his feet as Finlay comes out of the ring apron and sees Hornswoggle. Finlay bends down and Hornswoggle attempts to hug Finlay but Finlay extends his hand, which Hornswoggle shakes excitedly. Finlay picks up JBL and rolls him into the ring. Finlay puts JBL onto the table. Finlay signals for Hornswoggle to go the top rope. Hornswoggle goes to the top rope but doesn’t jump. Finlay asks Hornswoggle to jump and Hornswoggle jumps onto JBL but the table doesn’t break. Finlay moves Hornswoggle aside and goes to the top rope. Finlay jumps off the top rope onto JBL and the table breaks. The referee begins to count. 1…………2…………3!
Lillian Garcia: Your winner of the match, Finlay!
While the Raw commentators talk about the match, Finlay and Hornswoggle celebrate their win. Then the cameras turn to backstage, where Gregory Helms is surrounded by William Regal, Armando Estrada and Vickie Guerrero. Due to the camera angle, the General Managers are standing in the way of the Championship belt that Gregory Helms is holding.
William Regal: What do you think you are doing?
Armando Estrada: Amigo are you insane?
Vickie Guerrero: This is wrong Gregory.
Behind the voices of the General Managers you can hear Vince McMahon on a cell phone.
Vince McMahon: Yes I saw it…… do you think I give a damn? Well YOU’RE FIRED!
Vince McMahon puts the cell phone in his pocket and asks what the three General Managers wanted.
Vince McMahon: And what do all of you want me for?
William Regal: Mr. McMahon sir, I think you should take a look at this.
The three General Managers move away, as Gregory Helms is holding a Hardcore Championship Belt.
Vince McMahon: It’s…. genius!
Gregory Helms: You’re right Vince, and I’m bringing the Hardcore Championship back on…
William Regal: RAW!
Armando Estrada: Are you out of your mind amigo? ECW is what symbols hardcore. It has got to come to ECW.
Vickie Guerrero: Are you crazy? The Hardcore Championship is coming to Smackdown.
William Regal: That’s a….
Vince McMahon: Shut up! Tomorrow night on Raw, we will have an Open Invitational that will run throughout the whole night. Whoever has the Hardcore Championship at the end of the night, gets to have the belt for their brand.
The cameras turn to the ECW announce table.
Joey Styles: You heard it just now from the our Chairman, Mr. McMahon. Tomorrow night on Raw we will have an Open Invitational for the Hardcore Championship. Maybe you should sign up for it Tazz.
Tazz: Never say never Joey.
Joey Styles: Speaking of Hardcore Tazz, coming up next is the fourth annual Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
Tazz: I tell you what Joey these matches steal the show, and we have the honor to call this match.
Joey Styles: Well all you have to do is grab the briefcase that is hanging above the ring and you will receive a Championship Match. That you can use anytime for up to one whole year.
Lillian Garcia: This contest is the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. Now the first superstar to climb the Ladder and retrieve the briefcase will win a contract for a future Championship Match that can be cashed in at any time over the next 12 months.
CM Punk’s music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Lillian Garcia: Introducing first Chicago, Illinois, weighing in at 222 pounds, CM Punk.
Crowd cheer
MVP’s music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Lillian Garcia: From Miami, Florida, weighing in at 252 pounds, he is the United States Champion, Montel Vontanious Porter, MVP.
Crowd boo
Mr. Kennedy’s music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Lillian Garcia: From Green Bay, Wisconsin, weighing in at 247 pounds, Mr. Kennedy.
Crowd boo
John Morrison’s music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Lillian Garcia: From Los Angeles, California, weighing in at 219 pounds, John Morrison.
Crowd boo
Carlito’s music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Lillian Garcia: From the Caribbean, weighing in at 220 pounds, Carlito.
Crowd boo
Shelton Benjamin’s music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Lillian Garcia: From Orangeburg, South Carolina, weighing in at 245 pounds, Shelton Benjamin.
Crowd boo
Chris Jericho’s music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Lillian Garcia: And finally from Manhasset, New York, weighing in at 225 pounds, he is the Intercontinental Champion, Chris Jericho.
Before the match gets underway Matt Hardy’s music hits and he comes down to the ring. He goes straight after MVP who quickly exits the ring and jumps over the guardrail. Matt Hardy follows him and attacks him from behind. Matt Hardy unleashes a flurry of punches onto MVP who continues to stumble away from Matt Hardy. The referee runs after them and is knocked down in a brawl that is between Matt Hardy and MVP. MVP tries to run away but Matt Hardy stays on his tail and continues to attack MVP. Matt hardy kicks MVP in the mid section and throws him through the fire exit and out onto the concrete on the street path. Matt Hardy jumps on MVP and carries on punching MVP. Security reach the scene and pull the two apart.
Meanwhile Mr. Kennedy and John Morrison have sneakily exited the ring and have brought a Ladder in the ring together. Also Carlito and Shelton Benjamin have done the same but CM Punk dropkicks the Ladder into Kennedy and Morrison’s faces, sending the two out of the ring. Chris Jericho does the same and dropkicks the Ladder into Carlito and Shelton Benjamin’s faces, sending them also to the outside. Punk and Jericho turn around and look at each other for a moment, before picking up a Ladder each that were in the ring and positioning them under the Money in the Bank briefcase. Punk and Jericho begin to climb separate Ladders and reach the top of their respective Ladder. The two begin to exchange punches on top of their Ladders. Morrison, Kennedy, Carlito and Benjamin get in the ring and push the two Ladders down, sending Jericho and Punk out of the ring. Morrison and Kennedy go for a Ladder at the same time and begin exchanging punches against each other, still bending over to pick up the Ladder. Benjamin runs into the opposite ropes and comes off them and executes a Double Neckbreaker on Morrison and Kennedy. Both Morrison and Kennedy fall out of the ring. Benjamin picks up the Ladder and turns around as Carlito is on the ring apron and executes a Springboard Dropkick onto Benjamin. Benjamin falls out of the ring leaving Carlito in the ring only. Carlito goes to pick up a Ladder but CM Punk has gotten back in the ring and hoists Carlito on his shoulders and hits a Go to Sleep. Carlito falls to the mat. Jericho gets in the ring and Punk tells him to go for a Lionsault. Jericho tells Punk to put a Ladder on top of Carlito. Punk puts a Ladder on Carlito and stands away from Carlito. Jericho goes to the ropes but quickly changes his mind and executes a Codebreaker on Punk, sending him to the mat. Jericho soaks in the Y2J chants from the crowd in the Citrus Bowl and then takes the ladder off Carlito and positions it below the briefcase. Jericho begins to climb the Ladder and gets halfway before Morrison comes in the ring and tips the Ladder, sending Jericho out of the ring. Morrison positions the Ladder and begins to climb the Ladder, but Benjamin has got on the ring apron and jumps over the ropes attempting a Double Dropkick on Morrison. Morrison steps off the Ladder and Benjamin goes into the Ladder. Morrison picks up Benjamin and hits a Corkscrew Neckbreaker on Benjamin. Benjamin rolls out of the ring and Mr. Kennedy rolls into the ring and lies on the mat. Morrison doesn’t notice and starts to climb the Ladder. Morrison gets to the top of the Ladder and sees Mr. Kennedy lying on the mat. Morrison decides to attempt a Corkscrew Moonsault but Kennedy rolls out of the ring, meaning Morrison goes straight to the mat. Kennedy rolls back into the ring and positions the Ladder under the briefcase. Kennedy begins to climb the Ladder but Carlito gets in the ring and pulls Kennedy down. Carlito then executes the Backstabber on Kennedy. Kennedy rolls out of the ring. Chris Jericho enters the ring and positions another Ladder behind Carlito and climbs to the top. Jericho then goes over the Ladder and next to Carlito. Carlito sees Jericho and slaps him. Jericho goes to slap Carlito back and Carlito holds his face. Jericho uses the distraction and applies the Walls of Jericho on Carlito. Carlito taps out wildly, while Jericho keeps the hold locked on. Punk enters the ring. Jericho tells Punk to hit Carlito but Punk shakes his head and executes an Enzuguri Kick on Jericho. Both Carlito and Jericho fall off the Ladder leaving Punk climbs the Ladder and has one hand on the briefcase. Benjamin gets in the ring and quickly climbs the opposite Ladder and jumps off hit, hitting a Clothesline on Punk, sending both men to the mat. Benjamin staggers to his feet but is hit with a Corkscrew Neckbreaker by Morrison. Kennedy enters the ring and executes a Mike Check on Morrison. Kennedy climbs the Ladder and unclips the briefcase. Carlito shakes the Ladder and the briefcase falls from its lock and Jericho catches it.
Lillian Garcia: And your winner of the match, Chris Jericho!
While the ECW Commentators talk about the match, Jericho holds the briefcase above his head and celebrates his victory. Then the cameras turn backstage where Edge is with Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins.
Edge: Ok guys, I know it has been a tough road to Wrestlemania for all of us. But tonight is the night that we end The Undertaker’s Wrestlemania Streak. I’m counting on both of you tonight to help me out.
Zack Ryder: Ok boss.
Curt Hawkins: No problem.
Edge: Good…. Where is Vickie? I told you two to look after her. What did you….
Curt Hawkins: Boss, she told us she had some business to attend to about a Championship.
Edge: Well go and find her then.
Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins walk out of the room and walk across the corridor, looking for Vickie Guerrero. The two get to a dead end where a sign of a picture of a tombstone is on the wall, with the writing R.I.P. The two turn around and quickly run away from the area. The cameras then turn back to the Raw announce table.
Jim Ross: Can The Undertaker reach 16-0 at Wrestlemania tonight King?
Jerry Lawler: I don’t know JR but I know what’s next. Bunnymania!
Jim Ross: Well we can confirm that last Monday on Raw, Candice Michelle suffered an arm injury that will sideline her from Wrestlemania. This means that Maria has had to find a tag-team partner.
Snoop Dogg’s music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Lillian Garcia: Ladies and gentleman please welcome the Master Of Ceremonies for this next contest, Snoop Dogg.
Crowd cheer
Santino Marella’s music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Crowd boo
Jerry Lawler: What does he want?
Jim Ross: It looks like he has something to say to Snoop Dogg.
Santino Marella: Ok ok ok. I hate to break it to all of you here at Wrestlemania. Or all of you watching at home on your 2 inch televisions. Or those watching it on the internet while drooling over the Santino Marella Page on WWE.com but there will be no Bunnymania. So Mr. Dogg you can get out of the ring.
Snoop Dogg looks at Santino Marella for a moment and then walks up to him. Marella turns around and turns back again, but Dogg blocks Marella’s punch and knocks Marella to the mat with a punch to the face. Snoop Dogg picks up the microphone.
Snoop Dogg: Bring out the divas!
Crowd cheer
The Wrestlemania 24 music hits and a host of divas come down to the ring, including Ashley, Eve, Jillian, Kelly Kelly, Layla, Michelle McCool, Mickie James, Torrie Wilson, Victoria and Marsye.
Lillian Garcia: Please welcome the Lumberjacks!
Crowd cheer
Beth Phoenix’s music hits and she comes down to the ring.
Lillian Garcia: This contest is the Bunnymania Lumberjack Match, introducing first, from Buffalo, New York, she is the WWE Women’s Champion, Beth Phoenix, The Glamazon.
Crowd boo
Melina’s music hits and she comes down to the ring.
Lillian Garcia: And introducing her tag-team partner from Los Angeles, California, Melina.
Crowd boo
Maria’s music hits and she comes down to the ring.
Lillian Garcia: And introducing their opponents first from Chicago, Illinois, Maria.
Crowd cheer
Maria: What’s up all you stars and stripes in Orlando?
Crowd cheer
Maria: Well get ready to give a warm welcome to my tag-team partner.
Trish Stratus’ music hits and she comes down to the ring.
Maria: Please welcome back Trish Stratus!
The bell rings and Maria and Melina start for their respective teams. Melina hits a cheap shot before Maria can do anything. Melina rolls Maria into the ropes, but is unable to hit a clothesline, as Maria ducks and runs to the opposite ropes and comes back with a clothesline. Maria picks up Melina and twists Melina’s arm, Melina screams in pain and turns it around and twists Maria’s hand. Melina kicks Maria in the mid section and tags to Beth Phoenix. Phoenix kicks Maria in the mid section, sending Maria to the mat. Phoenix picks up Maria and executes a Side Slam Backbreaker on Maria. Phoenix goes for the pin. 1…………2………… Maria kicks out before the three count. Phoenix picks up Maria by the hair and rolls Maria into the ropes. Maria comes back off the ropes and is hit with a Sidewalk Slam. Phoenix goes for the pin again. 1…………2………… Maria yet again kicks out before the three count. Phoenix picks up Maria again and rolls her into the turnbuckle. Phoenix charges towards Maria, who dodges the onslaught. Maria runs out of the turnbuckle and hits a Bulldog on Phoenix. Maria tries to get to her feet and get a tag to Stratus but Phoenix tags into Melina, who quickly stops Maria from making a tag. Melina rolls Maria into the ropes and hits a Kick into the mid section of Maria. Melina pulls Maria’s head up and then plants it into the mat. Melina goes to the outside and climbs the turnbuckle. Melina misses a Frog Splash. Maria tries to get to her feet and finally does and makes the tag to Trish Stratus. Stratus comes in and hits a clothesline on Melina, sending her to the mat. Stratus knocks Melina to the mat again with a clothesline then pulls her up to her feet. Stratus then rolls Melina into the turnbuckle and hits a Stratus Splash in the corner. Melina stumbles back to her corner and tags to Phoenix. Phoenix comes in the ring and stands toe to toe with Trish. Phoenix hits a cheap shot on Stratus and rolls her into the ropes. Phoenix bends down and is hit with a kick in the face. Stratus tags to Maria who quickly hits a series of elbows to Beth Phoenix and then tries to lift her up. Phoenix hits Maria in the back and executes a Powerbomb on Maria. Phoenix goes for the pin. 1………2…… Maria kicks out before the three count. Phoenix picks up Maria again and attempts a Powerbomb that Maria is able to avoid by knocking Phoenix down with punches to the face. Phoenix tags to Melina, while Maria tags to Stratus and Melina taunts Stratus. Melina takes a bow and Trish hits the Chick Kick on Melina. Maria runs in and knocks Phoenix off the ring apron while Stratus goes for the pin. 1…………2…………3!
Lillian Garcia: Your winners of the match, Trish Stratus and Maria.
While the Raw commentators talk about the match, Trish Stratus and Maria celebrate their victory. Then the cameras turn backstage where Chavo Guerrero is outside Armando Estrada’s office.
Chavo Guerrero: Come on Armando, open the door.
Armando Estrada walks past Chavo and opens the door to his office. He turns around and sees Chavo standing outside his office.
Armando Estrada: What do you want amigo?
Chavo Guerrero: Where were you? I’ve been waiting here since the show started trying to talk to you. Why am I defending my ECW Championship? I could be facing Kane. I could be facing The Great Khali. I could be facing Mark Henry. God knows who else is in this thing. Why would you do this to me?
Armando Estrada: Calm down amigo. Look I made this match to test you. I know you can win. Just go out their and prove it.
Chavo looks worried and walks away. Armando Estrada pulls out his cell phone and carries on talking to somebody.
Armando Estrada: Yeah I’m going to need you tomorrow night. Yeah. Ok. I’ll see you tomorrow night then.
The cameras turn to the ring, where Tony Chimel is announcing the next match.
Tony Chimel: The net contest is a 24-man Battle Royal. With the winner getting an ECW Championship Match immediately after. The only way to eliminate an opponent is to throw them over the top rope with both feet touching the ground. Every 30 seconds a new superstar will enter the ring, the last man left once all 24 superstars have entered will be the winner.
Balls Mahoney’s music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 1, Balls Mahoney.
Crowd cheer
Jamie Noble’s music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 2, Jamie Noble.
Crowd cheer
The bell rings and the two circle around the ring before locking up. Mahoney locks on a headlock, but is pushed into the ropes. Noble pushes Mahoney into the opposite ropes. Mahoney ducks a clothesline and begins to punch Noble in the face, while the crowd shouts “Balls” at every punch. Mahoney does a 360 turn and executes a Discus Clothesline, sending Noble to the mat. Mahoney then picks up Noble and rolls him into the turnbuckle. Mahoney runs into the turnbuckle and hits Noble. Mahoney climbs to the top rope and begins to punch Noble in the head, while the crowd count how many punches Mahoney hits. 1……2……3……4……5
Cody Rhodes’ music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 3, Cody Rhodes.
Crowd cheer
Entrant 3: Cody Rhodes
Cody runs into the ring and rolls Mahoney into the ropes, Mahoney comes off the ropes and is hit with a Dropkick from Rhodes. Rhodes goes over to Noble and positions Noble onto the top turnbuckle. Rhodes turns his body towards the inside of the ring and holds onto the head of Noble. Rhodes tries to jump off the turnbuckle, but Noble holds onto the turnbuckle. Rhodes turns around and hits Noble. Rhodes keeps hold of Noble’s head and tries to go for a Superplex but Mahoney holds onto Rhodes’ feet and tries to pull him off with a Flapjack.
Colin Delaney walks down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 4, Colin Delaney.
Crowd cheer
Entrant 4: Colin Delaney
Delaney gets into the ring and goes under Mahoney and positions him for a Powerbomb. After quite a while of pulling Delaney pulls Mahoney off and hits a Powerbomb, while Mahoney pulls Rhodes off and hits a Flapjack, while Rhodes pulls Noble off the turnbuckle and hits a Superplex. Every men in the match are down on the mat.
Big Daddy V’s music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 5, Big Daddy V.
Crowd boo
Entrant 5: Big Daddy V
Big Daddy V instantly enters the ring and picks up Balls Mahoney and throws him out of the ring.
Elimination 1: Balls Mahoney
Big Daddy V positions his hand into a V and picks up Jamie Noble and executes a Samoan Drop. V then executes Running Pointed Elbow on Jamie Noble.
Jesse’s music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 6, Jesse.
Crowd cheer
Entrant 6: Jesse
Jesse enters the ring and dodges a clothesline from Big Daddy V and kicks V in the shins repeatedly. V reaches down to his shins to see if they are hurt, meanwhile Jesse climbs to the top rope and attempts a Crossbody. V catches Jesse and executes a Fallaway Slam on Jesse. Rhodes hits V from behind, but it does little effect, as V turns around and hoists Rhodes above his shoulders and throws him out of the ring.
Elimination 2: Cody Rhodes
V then picks up Jamie Noble and throws him over the top rope.
Elimination 3: Jamie Noble
V then picks up Colin Delaney and hits an Open hand Slap across the chest of Delaney.
Hardcore Holly’s music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 7, Hardcore Holly.
Crowd cheer
Entrant 7: Hardcore Holly
Holly goes straight after V and hits a series of punches to the mid section. V stumbles backwards into the ropes. Jesse helps Holly and punches V as well. V gets tangled up in the ropes, just in time for Delaney to get to his feet. Jesse and Holly invite Delaney to hit V. Delaney looks a bit worried, but then punches V, and continues to, until Holly and Jesse pull him back.
Kane’s music hits and he comes down to the ring
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 8, Kane.
Crowd cheer
Entrant 8: Kane
Kane enters the ring and attacks V; V untangles himself from the ropes and goes after Kane. Kane dodges a clothesline from V and hits an Uppercut on V. V stumbles back to the ropes again, and Kane jumps onto V. V nearly falls out of the ring but is able to stay in. Holly, Jesse and Delaney all help to push V out of the ring.
Elijah Burke’s music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 9, Elijah Burke.
Crowd boo
Entrant 9: Elijah Burke
Burke comes straight into the ring and sees Hardcore Holly with his back to Burke, next to the turnbuckle. Burke runs across the ring and executes the Elijah Express. Burke picks up Holly off the mat and throws him out of the ring.
Elimination 4: Hardcore Holly
Kane and V are still exchanging blows in the centre of the ring, V comes back with a blow to the face of Kane, who stumbles backwards. V runs towards Kane, but Kane ducks out of the way and Burke is knocked to the mat.
Chuck Palumbo's music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 10, Chuck Palumbo.
Crowd boo
Entrant 10: Chuck Palumbo
Palumbo runs into the ring and knocks down Colin Delaney with a Big Boot. Palumbo sees Jesse and positions him under his legs and executes a Powerbomb on Jesse. Palumbo walks over to the corner of the ring and pulls Kane away from V and starts punching Kane.
Kevin Thorn's music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 11, Kevin Thorn.
Crowd boo
Entrant 11: Kevin Thorn
Thorn enters the ring and immediatly sees Palumbo and Kane. Thorn tells Palumbo to hold Kane. Palumbo stands behind Kane and holds him there. Thorn runs into the opposite ropes and back again, but misses the Big Boot as kane is able to move out of the way. Thorn hits palumbo with the Big Boot accidently and Palumbo falls over the top rope and to the outside.
Elimination 5: Chuck Palumbo
Kane gets hold of Thorn and executes a Chokeslam. Kane throws Thorn out of the ring.
Elimination 6: Kevin Thorn
Kofi Kingston's music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 12, Kofi Kingston.
Crowd cheer
Entrant 12: Kofi Kingston
Kingston runs into the ring, and is met by Elijah Burke who starts to trash talk Kingston. Burke then splaps Kingston, Kingston retaliates by executing a Spinning Wheel Kick on Burke. Menawhile V rolls Kane into the corner and runs into him. V then hits a series of punches on Kane, sending Kane to the bottom turnbuckle. During that, Jesse rolls delaney into the ropes and executes a perfect Dropkick on Delaney.
Mark Henry's music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 13, Mark Henry.
Crowd boo
Entrant 13: Mark Henry
Henry slowly walks into the ring and is met by jesse who starts to hit a series of punches to the mid section of Henry. Henry doesn't feel anything and picks up Jesse and executes the World's Strongest Slam on Jesse. Henry sees V and helps him with the beatdown on Kane. Meanwhile Kofi Kingston is trying to throw Burke over the top rope.
The Miz's music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 14, The Miz.
Crowd boo
Entrant 14: The Miz
The Miz enters the ring and goes after Kingston and positions Kingston into the turnbuckle. Miz runs back and hits a Modified Running Corner Clothesline on Kingston. The Miz then sees Colin Delaney and tells him to throw his best punch. Delaney throws a punch at Miz, which sends Miz stumbling into the ropes. Delaney follows this up by rolling Miz into the ropes. Delaney bends down, but Miz blocks an attempt a Back Body Drop by executing a Mizard Of Oz.
Matt Striker's music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 15, Matt Striker.
Crowd boo
Entrant 15: Matt Striker
Kane starts to fight back from Henry, V and now Striker by hitting all three of them. Kane gets back to his feet and goes to the top rope. Striker runs onto the turnbuckle and tries to knock Kane off. But Kane hits an Uppercut on Striker, sending him to the outside.
Elimination 7: Matt Striker
V is in shock and starts an onslaught on Kane, but Kane avoids it and jumps off the top rope and knocks both Henry and V to the mat with a Double Clothesline. All of the rest of the Entrants who are still in the ring all go towards Henry and V and start to kick and punch them both.
Tommy Dreamer's music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 16, Tommy Dreamer.
Crowd cheer
Entrant 16: Tommy Dreamer
Dreamer looks under the ring apron and pulls out a table and sets it up outside the ring. Dreamer pulls out another table and positions the table next to the other table. Dreamer pulls out a third table and positions it next to the other two. Dreamer then enters the ring and helps with the others.
Festus' music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 17, Festus.
Crowd cheer
Entrant 17: Festus
Festus stands outside the ring apron confused, Jesse comes over to him and brings him in the ring. Burke knocks Jesse down from behind and tells Festus to get out the ring. Festus exits the ring.
Elimination 8: Festus
V and Henry are abandoned, as the other start fighting each other. Henry tells V to climb the turnbuckle. V and Henry go onto the ring apron, but are stopped from the rest of the Entrants in the ringas they all run towards V and henry. V and Henry are knocked from the ring apron and fall through the tables.
Elimination 9: Big Daddy V
Elimination 10: Mark Henry
MVP's music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 18, MVP.
Crowd boo
Entrant 18: MVP
MVP goes straight after Colin Delaney who is on the floor in pain. MVP starts to kick Colin delaney in the ribs. Meanwhile Burke is trying to throw Jesse over the top rope, but Jesse is hanging on. And the others are just punching each other.
Matt Hardy's music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 19, Matt Hardy.
Crowd cheer
Entrant 19: Matt Hardy
MVP turns around and faces the entrance ramp in shock, in an instant once he here's Matt Hardy's music. Matt Hardy is followed by a few Security Guards who are chasing after Hardy. Hardy runs into the ring and clotheslines himself and MVP out of the ring.
Elimination 11: MVP
Elimination 12: Matt Hardy
Matt Hardy continues punching MVP, but more security arrive at the scene and pull the two apart. Back to ring action, Kingston kicks Burke in the mid section and runs into the ring ropes. Kingston misses a Spinning Wheel Kick, as Burke moved out the way. Kingston is hanging on the ropes, and Burke throws Kingston out of the ring.
Elimination 13: Kofi Kingston
Kenny Dykstra's music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 20, Kenny Dykstra.
Crowd boo
Entrant 20: Kenny Dykstra
Dykstra quickly enters the ring and dodges a clothesline from Jesse and throws him out of the ring.
Elimination 14: Jesse
Kane and Elijah Burke are exchanging blows in the corner, Kane catches one of Burke's punches and executes a Chokeslam, Burke goes flying down to the mat. Kane picks Burke up and tries to throw him over the top rope but Kenny Dykstra executes a Double Axe Drop on Kane. Kane turns around and sees Dykstra and puts his hand around Dykstra's throat. Kane goes to pick Dykstra up but Burke hits Kane in the leg, sending Kane to the mat. Meanwhile The Miz is still stomping Colin Delaney in the corner.
Stevie Richard's music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 21, Stevie Richards.
Crowd cheer
Entrant 21: Stevie Richards
Richards runs into the ring with two steel chairs, Richards gives one to Dreamer and the two go wild with them. Richards knocks down Burke with the steel chair, while Dreamer knocks The Miz down with his teel chair. Richards then goes over to Kane and hammers him with the steel chair. Kane only feels a little bit and stays on his feet. Dreamer runs into the ropes and back and hits Kane with the steel chair. Kane only feels a little bit again, The two both try and hit Kane with the steel chairs but Kane punches both of them. The chairs fly out Dreamer and Richards hands and Kane knocks Dreamer down with a Big Boot and Richards down with an Uppercut.
Nunzio's music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 22, Nunzio.
Crowd cheer
Entrant 22: Nunzio
Nunzio enters the ring and starts to kick Kane in the leg and then punches Kane in the mid section. Kane doesn't feel anything and throws Nunzio to the mat. Kane places his arms in the air and is about to bring them down when...
The Great Khali's music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing Entrant Number 23, The Great Khali.
Crowd boo
Entrant 23: The Great Khali
The Great Khali slowly walks to the ring and stands toe to toe with Kane. Kane hits an Uppercut on The Great Khali, Khalis tumbles backwards but comes back with a right hand. Khali hits a series of punches to Kane who comes back with punches of his own. Kane runs into the opposite ropes and comes back with a Big Boot. Khali stumbles to the ropes. Kanr uns back to the opposite ropes and misses as Khali moves out of the way. Khali throws Kane out of the ring.
Elimination 15: Kane
The Miz goes over to Khali and slaps him on the back, telling him he did a good job. Khali thinks that Miz is attacking him, so Khali throws Miz over the top rope.
Elimination 16: The Miz
Nunzio runs after Khali, but Khali feels nothing and throws Nunzio over the top rope.
Elimination 17: Nunzio
Stevie Richards picks up the chair again and smacks it against the side of The Great Khali. Richards does it numerous times before Khali chops the chair out of Richards hand. Khali hoists Richards on his shoulders and throws him out of the ring onto Nunzio.
Elimination 18: Stevie Richards
Khali walks over to Colin delaney and picks him up with one hand. Khali holds Delaney up against the turnbuckle and leaves him there. Khali goes to the opposite side of the ring and picks up a steel chair. Khali runs over to Delaney with the chair but is interrupted..
Rob Van Dam's music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Tony Chimel: Introducing the final Entrant, Rob Van Dam.
Crowd cheer
Entrant 24: Rob Van Dam
Rob Van Dam runs into the ring and looks Khali in the eye. Rob Van Dam starts a series of kicks to the side of Khali. Khali stumbles back into the turnbuckle. Van Dam hits a series of punches to Khali. Khali is in a state of shock and falls down to the bottom turnbuckle. Van Dam walks over to Dreamer and the two shake hands before Dreamer picks up a chair and holds it ontop of The Great Khali's head. Van Dam climbs to the top rope and executes a Van Terminator on The Great Khali. Van Dam and Dreamer high five each other as Khali stumbles back to his feet. Van Dam picks up the chair and throws it in Khali's face and hits the Van Daminator.hali falls out of the ring.
Elimination 19: The Great Khali
Van Dam and Dreamer stand on one side, while Dykstra and Burke stand on the other side, with Colin Delaney struggling to get to his ff]eet. Dreamer walks over to Delaney and tries to help him to his feet. Dykstra and Burke rush to Dreamer and start punching him. Van Dam drags Burke away from Dreamer, and Burke gets in Van Dam's face. Meanwhile Dykstra throws Dreamer away from Delaney and throws Delaney over the top rope.
Elimination 20: Colin Delaney
Van Dam goes over to help Dreamer, while Burke sneakily gets out of the ring from the bottom rope and pulls out a bottle of water. Burke takes a swig of the water and throws it back down. Van Dam goes back over to Burke and is met with a face full of water. Van Dam falls down to the mat. Burke helps Dykstra throw Dreamer over the top rope.
Elimination 21: Tommy Dreamer
Burke and Dykstra start a two-on-one beatdown on Van Dam, Dykstra holds Van Dam in front of him, Burke runs into the ropes nad back, but hits Dykstra with the Elijah Express, sending Dykstra out of the ring.
Elimination 22: Kenny Dykstra
Burke is furious and runs to Van Dam, Van Dam holds down the ropes and Burke falls out of the ring.
Tony Chimel: Your winner of the match, Rob Van Dam!
While Van Dam celebrates, the ECW Commentators run over some of the key highlights of the match.
Chavo Guerrero's music hits and he comes down to the ring, by a pair of crutches.
Chavo Guerrero: RVD, I know how much this ECW Championship means to you, but I can't compete tonight. I began to walk towards the entrance ramp when I tripped over an RVD T-Shirt and sprained my ankle. So I've spoken to the doctors and they say I can't wrestle tonight. I'm sorry Rob. I'm....
Van Dam runs out of the ring towards Chavo Guerrero. Guerrero drops the crutches and runs into the backstage area. Van Dam keeps the chase, but Guerrero reaches a limo and gets in. van Dam reaches the limo, but the limo has driven away. van Dam notices the ECW Championship on the concrete floor and puts it around his shoulder.
The cameras turn to the backstage area where Todd Grisham is standing with a microphone.
Todd Grisham: Ladies and gentleman my guest at this time, John Cena.
Crowd cheer
Todd Grisham: John tonight you take on Randy Orton and Triple H for the WWE Championship. What are your thoughts heading into tonights match?
John Cena: Todd, for the past 2 Wrestlemania's I have walked in WWE Champion and walked out WWE Champion. Tonight I couldn't walk in WWE Champion, because I was forced to undergo surgery last October for a torn pectoral muscle. But I came back at the Royal Rumble, and threw Triple H's ass over the top rope to earn a WWE Championship Match. I didn't whine or complain that I should have a guaranteed Title Rematch. I had no Rematch Clause in my contract, that was my decision. Because if I lose the WWE Championship, I wll earn an opportunity to win it back. Right now I shouldn't even be competing tonight, let alone competing in what is going to be the most gruelling match of the night. But it was my decision, and my decision only, I made the choice to come back at the Royal Rumble, I made the choice to save my chance of wrestling at Wrestlemania. And that is why tomorrow night I will walk out to the ring on raw and once again proclaim THE CHAMP IS HERE!
The cameras turn to the Raw Announce Table.
Jim Ross: Some interesting words from John Cena there King, do you think he'll walk out WWE Champion tonight?
Jerry Lawler: I don't know JR, but I know that the next match on Wrestlemania could be the last ever match in the career of Ric Flair.
Jim Ross: Ric Flair's career has spanned over four decades, up next he takes on Shawn Michaels. let's see all this all came together.
A Video Package is shown putting over Ric Flair's career and how Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels Wrestlemania Match came about. The cameras then turn to the ring.
Lillian Garcia: This contest is a Career Threatening Match, and if Ric Flair is pinned or submits he will be forced to retire.
Shawn Michaels' music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Lillian Garcia: Introducing first from San Antonio, Texas, weighing in at 225 pounds, the Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels.
Crowd cheer
Ric Flair's music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Lillian Garcia: From Charlotte, North Carolina, weighing in at 243 pounds, The Nature Boy, Ric Flair.
Crowd cheer
The bell rings and both men come out from opposite corners and stand toe-to-toe. Flair extends his hand out to Shawn Michaels, Michaels thinks for a moment before hitting a punch to Ric Flair's face. Flair is caught off guard and stumbles backwards. Michaels quickly goes after Flair with more punches, before Flair reaches the turnbuckle. Michaels stops punching and executes a Chop to Flair's chest. Flair fires up and comes out of the corner with a series of Chops himself, the last one knocking Michaels into the opposite corner. Michaels can't believe it. Flair then starts doing his trademark walk across the ring. Michaels shoves Flair out of the way and bends down and bends his arms. Flair doesn't give Michaels any time to move and knocks Michaels down with a punch to the back of the head. Flair quickly goes for the legs of Michaels and tries to put on the Figure Four Leg Lock. Michaels kicks Flair in the face, sending Flair backwards into the ropes. Michaels gets to his feet and starts a series of chops to Flair, sending Flair into the turnbuckle. Flair pokes Michaels in the eye, stunning Michaels and catching him off guard. Flair then stamps his foot on the floor and runs to Michaels and executes a Superkick. Michaels goes down to the mat as Flair goes for the pin. 1............2............ Michaels kicks out before the three count and springs up to his feet. Flair can't believe it and runs after Michaels, Michaels dodges a clothesline from Flair and rolls him into the ropes nearest the entrance ramp. Michaels doesn't give Flair to come back off the ropes and clotheslines Flair out of the ring. Michaels uses too much force and hangs out of the ring, before skinning the cat and getting back in the ring. Michaels runs to the opposite ropes and back and executes a Springboard Plancha on Flair. Both men are down on the outside floor. Michaels gets to his feet and hits a Knife Edge Chop on Flair. Flair stumbles around the outside of the ring, Michaels catches Flair's head and smacks it against the guardrail. Flair is -BUSTED OPEN-! Flair stumbles into the ECW announce table, and is head is hammered against it by Michaels. Michaels looks under the ring for a weapon and comes back with a steel chair, but is met with a low blow by Flair. Flair hits a Knife Edge Chop on Michaels chest. Flair rolls Michaels onto the ECW announce table. Flair slowly walks to the ring apron and climbs to the top rope. Flair jumps off the top rope, but misses a Splash, going right through the table. Both men are down on the floor. A pool of blood is surrounding Flair while Michaels slowly gets to his feet. Michaels rolls Flair into the ring and goes for the pin. 1............2........... Flair suddenly kicks out of the count. Michaels is shocked and goes for the pin again. 1..........2........... Flair kicks out again. Michaels stamps his fists on the mat and starts to punch Flair in the face a number of times. Flair lays motionless in the ring as Michaels thinks of what to do. Michaels picks Flair up and locks him in the Sleeper Hold, Flair starts to fade away. The referee picks up Flair's hand and it drops. 1. The referee picks up Flair's hand again and it drops. 2. The referee picks up Flair's hand for the third time but it stays up. Flair tries to get out of the move and hits a series of elbows to the gut of Michaels. Michaels grip is off and Flair executes a back Drop on Michaels. Flair goes to walk over to Michaels but falls down on his face. The referee begins acount. 1........2........3.........4........5.......6.......7 Michaels springs up again and so does Flair. Michaels can't believe it and quickly tries a Sweet Chin Music. Flair catches Michaels boot and pushes him to the mat. Flair puts Michaels in the Figure Four Leg Lock and Michaels is in the middle of the ring. Michaels can't hold on for much longer as Flair tightens the grip. With all of his strength, Michaels pushes Flair over and locks in his own variation of the Figure Four Leg Lock. Flair screams in agony and pain as Flair tries to reach the rope. Flair pulls closer and closer to the rope and is only a fingertip away from it. Michaels pulls Flair back into the centre of the ring and keeps the hold locked in. Flair sits up and hits a Knife Edge Chop. Micheals is stunned, and Flair turns him over and locks the Figure Four Leg Lock back in. Michaels is close to tapping out but finds a last bit of energy, but still can't reach the rope. Michaels taps once, Michaels taps twice. Michaels reaches the rope. Flair lets go of the hold and goes straight back after Michaels. Michaels comes back with a steel chair shot to the face.
Lillian Garcia: Your winner of the match, Ric Fl....
Vince McMahon's music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Vince McMahon: Lillian hold that announcement, Flair remember the stipulation I put on you, that the next time you lose a match, your career is over. Well you had to win by pinfall or submission, and you won by disqualification, so your career is over.
Flair shoves McMahon into the turnbuckle.
Vince McMahon: Hey why don't you talk to your friend Shawn Michaels.
Flair turns around and is hit with Sweet Chin Music. Flair is left on the mat with a pool of blood.
While the Raw commentators talk about the match and Ric Flair's career ending, Vince McMahon and Shawn Michaels celebrate around the ring. The cameras then turn to backstage where Todd Grisham is standing with a microphone.
Todd Grisham: Ladies and gentleman my guest at this time, The Game, Triple H.
Crowd cheer
Todd Grisham: Triple H, what are your thoughts on tonights match against Randy orton and John Cena?
Triple H: My thoughts Todd? Well my thoughts are the same as they always are, go to the grandest stage of them all and walk out as the top guy. That is what I'm going to do tonight. Cena, I have nothing but respect for you, but when I look at you, all I can remember is you making me tap out at Wrestlemania 22. Orton, you talk big and you get the job done under any circumstances, but tonight you must face once pissed off Cerebral Assasin. Because everytime I see you with my belt, I see you laying me out cold at No Mercy and stealing my WWE Championship. So tonight, I'll be going into what may be the biggest match of my career and I will walk out WWE Champion.
The cameras then turn to the Smackdown Announce Table.
Michael Cole: Will Triple H become a 12-time World Champion tonight?
Jonathan Coachman: I don't know Michael, all 3 men have a very good chance of walking out WWE Champion.
Michael Cole: Up next at Wrestlemania, we will decide who is the best brand in the WWE.It's Smackdown Vs Raw, as "The Animal" Batista takes on Umaga. Let's show you how this all came together.
A Video Package is shown highlighting the feud between Batista and Umaga, before the cameras turn to the ring.
Justin Roberts: This contest is the Smackdown VS Raw Match, where the winner can decided if he stays with his brands or moves to a different brand and where his opponents brand is as well.
Crowd cheer
Umaga's music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Justin Roberts: Introducing first from The Isle Of Samoa, weighing in at 350 pounds, Umaga.
Crowd boo
Batista's music hits and he comes down to the ring.
Justin Roberts: Introducing his opponent, from Washington, DC, weighing in at 290 pounds, Batista.
Crowd cheer
The bell rings and Batista and Umaga circle around the ring before locking up in the centre of the ring.
To Be Continued...
