Post by Blaze on Feb 18, 2009 20:12:30 GMT -5
JR and Tazz welcome us to RAW, they plug Christian vs. Matt Hardy for the main event, but they also note that isn't the only Wrestlemania changing match. Jeff Hardy will compete against ECW's The Big Show, to where if he loses, he will not be allowed to compete at Wrestlemania, even if he is the WWE Champion.
Ric Flair comes out to a very large pop from the crowd, Flair is in a suit, and slowly walks down to the ring, with a large smile on his face, Lillian introduces Flair as the New General Manager of RAW, making Linda McMahon's plan law last week. Flair asks for a microphone.
"WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!" Flair yells, getting a large reaction from the crowd. "The Nature Boy...is BACK! and he is the NEW general manager of Monday Night RAW! Now...i've already gotten a lot of critism for the Jeff Hardy match tonight." Flair says, getting a mixed reaction from the crowd.
"But, Jeff, kid, I still love ya...this is just a test, to make sure you're ready to step into, WOOO, my shoes, and lead Wrestlemania and RAW as the WWE Champion...trust me, I think you can handle the Big Show." Flair says, getting a pop from the crowd.
"Ladies and Gentlemen...I would now like to welcome...a very close friend of mine...he is someone i've known for quite a few years now...we've been part of a stable together...he is a former WWE champion..." Flair says, getting a large pop from the crowd.
"Everyone, please welcome, the man who will be in the Elimination Chamber this Sunday, THE GAME, TRIPLE H!" Flair yells, and everyone waits for HHH to make his possible early return.
The camera man catches thousands of people jumping to their feet, and screaming, as Triple H appears at the top of the ramp, the announcers are going nuts! "OH MY GOD, TAZZ, ITS REALLY HIM, TRIPLE H HAS RETURNED 6 DAYS EARLY! JR yells.
Triple H slowly walks down the ramp, he has a large smile on his face, as he gets in the ring, he hugs Flair, and pats him in the back before asking for a microphone of his own, before he speaks, he poses on the top rope, and the crowd continues to go crazy.
"There is only one man in this business...that I would return from an injury 6 days early for..." Triple H begins, and lets the crowd get another large pop in. Triple H and Flair both have huge smiles on his faces. "and...i've come to find out, that this man...is the new GM of RAW!" Triple H says, and the crowd gives a smaller pop.
"Triple H , as we agree'd, you aren't going to wrestle tonight, but I think you should head out of the building after this, just for saftey." Flair says, and Triple H laughs before speaking again.
"Ric...trust me...I can handle anyone." Triple H says, and the crowd pops.
"No, Triple H, you can't handle everyone...thats why i'm out here tonight, because you made a big mistake in coming back early, even if it only was 6 days...Triple H, the army doesn't like you, we will take you and Stone Cold out of the picture...so I hope you enjoyed spending time at home, because tonight...the WWE Board of Directors has given Vince McMahon the right to make one match each week." JBL says, the crowd gives him heat.
"And tonight...Vince has said that you, Triple H, will face Smackdown's Umaga!" JBL yells, and points right at Triple H, the crowd gives him some more heat. "But thats not all...thats far from it, because its going to be a tag match. Its going to be you, and a partner of your choice going against Umaga...and The Great Khali." JBL says, and then heads backstage.
Triple H just glares at the stage as RAW cuts to its first commercial of the night.
Ricky Ortiz and Zack Ryder vs. John Morrison and The Miz
Ricky Ortiz comes out to an average pop from the crowd. Ortiz slides into the ring, and a video shows his short, but sweet reign as the United States champion. Ortiz gets on the ropes, and throws a towel out into the crowd.
Zack Ryder comes to almost no reaction from the crowd, he joins Ortiz in the ring, where they slap hands, and then both pose on the ropes. Another highlight video shows their attack on Morrison and Miz on the Dirt Sheet the week before.
John Morrison and The Miz come out to major heat from the crowd, they hold their tag team titles high up in the air before running down the ramp and sliding into the ramp, Ortiz and Ryder stand their ground.
Morrison and Ortiz are going to be starting off the match, as the bell rings. Morrison and Ortiz lock up, and Ortiz throws Morrison into a turnbuckle and starts to rapidly punch Morrison. Morrison slides away and kicks Ortiz in the gut.
Morrison tags in Miz, who kicks Ortiz in the gut and lifts Ortiz up for a suplex, but it fails, as Ortiz breaks free and hits the Football charge. Miz goes flying, and Ortiz charges again, but Miz ducks and rolls up Ortiz, he only gets a two count.
Miz tags in Morrison, as Ortiz makes a break for Ryder, but Morrison catches him, and hits Ortiz in the back a few times, Morrison irish whips Ortiz, who responds with a strong punch to the face and tags in Ryder.
Ryder unloads on Morrison, who responds with a kick to the face, and Morrison hits the moonlight drive, Morrison goes for the cover, and gets the three count. Ortiz gets angry and jumps down off of the apron as Morrison and Miz celebrate their tag team victory.
Backstage: Ric Flair, and the Worlds Greatest Tag Team
"Hey, Ric Flair!" Haas says as the tag team enter the GM office. Flair turns around and shakes the hands of both men. "So...um...welcome to RAW." Benjamin says.
"Thank you gentlemen, but may I ask the real reason that you two are in here." Flair asks. Haas and Benjamin laugh at each other, and point at Flair.
"We were wondering if we could get a rematch with Morrison and Miz next week." Benjamin asks, Flair looks a little confused. "You know, for the World Tag team titles, we didn't get a rematch with them." Benjamin continues.
"I'm sorry boys, but i've already signed Miz and Morrison to defend against Ryder and Ortiz next week." Flair says, Haas and Benjamin quickly change moods.
"WHAT? THEY JUST LOST OUT THERE, AND YOU GIVE THEM A TITLE MATCH? THATS NOT HOW THINGS WORK, FLAIR." Benjamin yells, and then the tag team storms out of the office.
Triple H & A Partner of his choice vs. Umaga and The Great Khali is plugged for later in the night, Jeff Hardy vs. Big Show is plugged to be up next, and Christian vs. Matt Hardy continues to be plugged as the main event.
WWE Champion Jeff Hardy vs. The Big Show (Non-Title)
The Big Show comes out to a mixed reaction from the RAW crowd, Show gets in the ring and poses, getting a minor pop from the crowd. The announcers remind us that if Hardy can't beat the Big Show, he will be stripped of the WWE title.
Jeff Hardy comes out to a loud pop from the crowd. Hardy does his normal dance, Hardy slides into the ring, and jumps up onto the ropes, and holds his title up in the air. The WWE elimination chamber is plugged.
The bell rings as Jeff jumps down from the ropes. Jeff tries to hit Show, but Show grabs him by the head and shoves him to the other side of the ring, the crowd gives him heat for doing so. Jeff runs at Show again.
Show goes for a clothesline, but Jeff ducks and kicks Show in the gut, Show stumbles back, and Jeff hits a jumping clothesline, Show stumbles into a turnbuckle. Jeff hits another high flying drop kick to Show's chest, and Show slumps down in the turnbuckle.
Jeff runs at the turnbuckle, and does his signature drop kick, the crowd pops, as Show rolls over, and Jeff gets on the top rope to get ready for the Swanton, But Show gets up and throws Jeff to the outside. The crowd gives him some more heat.
Jeff slowly recovers outside, and slides back into the ring at the 9 count. The crowd pops, until Show punches Jeff right in the jaw, and almost knocks him out, but a new life springs out from Jeff and he hits a sudden Whisper in the Wind out of no where.
Show falls and Jeff goes onto the top rope again for the Swanton, Jeff connects, and goes for the cover, but only gets a two count! The crowd boo's, but Jeff gets back on the top rope for another Swanton, he goes for it, but Show rolls out of the way!
Show gets up and chokeslams Jeff, but then just gets out of the ring, he walks up the ramp and heads backstage, the ref counts him out, Jeff wins by count-out! The crowd pops louldy, as Jeff gets to his feet, and then Jeff holds the WWE title up in the air, and RAW cuts to commercial.
Backstage: Triple H
Triple H is shown walking backstage for a moment, before a hand reaches out and pulls him to the side, the camera follows Triple H, and Shawn Michaels and Triple H are face-to-face, the crowd pops louldy.
Both men nod, and then split off into separate directions. Tazz notes that we might be having a One-Night-Only DX Reunion tonight!
WWE Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Mr. Kennedy vs. John Cena
John Cena comes out to a large pop from the crowd. Cena poses on the ropes as the crowd silently waits for Mr. Kennedy's return. Cena has a smirk on his face, but it soon fades into a serious look, as JR and Tazz become almost silent.
Mr. Kennedy comes out a loud pop from the crowd, but Cena's remains the louder one. Kennedy almost struts down the ring. Kennedy gets in the ring and gets in Cena's face, and then punches him, and the bell rings.
Cena goes for the Attitude Adjuster quickly, but Kennedy jumps off his shoulders and says "No, No." Kennedy and Cena lock up, and Kennedy rolls around and holds Cena by the waist, and then hits Cena with a german suplex, which turns into a pin attempt, Kennedy gets a two count.
Cena gets right back up, and Kennedy kicks him in the gut and sets him up for the Mic Check, but Cena reverses and hits the Attitude Adjuster onto Kennedy! Cena goes for the cover, and gets the three count.
Cena has a large smile on his face as he poses word life to the crowd, before helping Kennedy up, the cameras catch Cena mouthing "Better luck next time" to an angry looking Mr. Kennedy. Cena heads backstage, and does the you can't see me to Kennedy before disappearing.
Backstage: Ric Flair
"Congratulations Jeff Hardy, and John Cena for your wins tonight, but next week, you two will be going against each other in the Main Event, WOOO!! If Jeff is still the champion, it will be another Wrestlemania risk match." Ric Flair announces.
"Also, next week, Kelly Kelly, and Candice Michelle will team up to against Maryse and Katie Lea Burchill, in diva's tag team action, WOOO!" Flair continues, and RAW cuts to commercial.
Wrestlemania WWE Championship #1 Contenders Match: Matt Hardy vs. Christian
Christian, coming out to his older theme, gets a huge pop from the crowd, Christian looks out to the crowd, before nodding his head and walking down the ramp. A video shows the Christian/Matt Hardy confrontation from the week before.
Matt Hardy comes out to major heat. He slowly walks down the ramp, JR notes that if Matt wins, and Jeff wins the chamber, that this will be the first time the two brothers will be facing each other one-on-one for World title gold. Matt gets in the ring and glares right at Christian.
The bell rings, and the two circle the ring a moment, before Matt suddendly lunges at Christian, and goes for a group of punches, but Christian counters the punches, and kicks Matt in the gut, and hits a running clothesline.
The crowd pops as Christian throws Matt into a turnbuckle, and then goes for another clothesline, but Matt slips away and punches Christian right in the jaw, making Christian fall into the turnbuckle.
Matt Hardy sets up for a super-plex, but Christian pushes him off and hits a quicky elbow drop, the crowd chants HBK for a little while as Christian continues to dominate the match. Matt comes out of no where with a roll-up, but only scores a two count.
Christian doesnt' recover in time, and Matt hits a Side Effect, the crowd gives him heat, and Matt goes for the cover, he only gets a two count, and the crowd pops. Christian rolls-up Matt, and gets a one count.
Matt recovers quickly and goes for a Twist of Fate, but Christian reverses, and sets up for the Unprettier, but Matt escapes and hits another side effect, Matt stalks Christian for the Twist of Fate, until Jeff appears at ringside, and Matt turns his attention to him.
Christian jumps up, and hits Matt with the Unprettier! Christian goes for the pin, and gets the three count! Christian smirks down at Matt as he gets his arm raised. Matt looks confused as he rolls to the outside. Jeff is clapping by ringside. Christian makes title belt motions and RAW heads to commercial.
Backstage: Triple H and Batista
"Hunter, hold on." Batista says, and pulls Triple H to the side, who was making his way towards the ramp. "Have you found yourself a partner...because if you hadn't...I was wondering if I could be your tag partner." Batista says.
"Sorry Dave, but i'm going to tell you, the same thing I told Shawn..i'm not coming in between you and his tag team, I mean, you guys are the tag team champions after all." Triple H says. "But, since you asked, yes, I have found a partner." he says, and walks off.
Triple H & vs. Umaga and The Great Khali
Umaga comes out to average heat from the RAW crowd, his introduction is made with 'Representing Smackdown". Umaga gets in the ring and screams, getting a couple of boo's from the people in the front row.
Khali comes out to almost no reaction from the crowd what-so-ever. Khali walks down to the ramp, and almost leaps over the top rope. Umaga and Khali glare at each other for a brief moment before Khali rests in a corner.
Triple H comes out another large pop from the crowd, matching the one he got earlier in the night. Triple H is still in his street clothes, Triple H slowly walks down the ramp, glaring straight ahead at Umaga and Khali. Triple H spits the water out before getting in the ring.
Triple H asks for a microphone after he spits out the water. Triple H gets in the ring, and the music slowly dies out. Umaga and Khali are waiting on the outside, near the commentators.
"Before I bring out my partner...I want to say this...there is no Evolution reunion...nor is there a DX reunion planned tonight, I found someone that...has been quite busy the past few weeks, since his match at the Royal Rumble. The man i'm talking about is Stone Cold Steve-" Triple H says, but gets cut off.
"I hate to interupt you again Triple H, but you didn't come to anyone in the Army about who your partner selection was, so we had to pick him for you. Ladies and Gentlemen, back for one night only, EUGENE!" JBL announces.
Eugene actually gets major heat from the crowd. Eugene looks confused as he walks down the ramp, he offers to slap some hands, but no one accepts. Triple H glares at Eugene when he gets in the ring. Eugene waves at him.
Triple H quickly kicks Eugene in the gut and hits the Pedigree! The crowd pops, and Umaga runs in to attack Triple H. Triple H ducks and hits a big knee to the face of Umaga. Khali comes in next, and Triple H lowers the ropes and Khali goes to the outside.
Umaga gets up and goes for a quicky samoan spike, but Triple H avoids and does the SUCK IT taunt before attempting a quick Pedigree, but Khali hits the chop onto Triple H, Triple H falls back, and Umaga goes for the pin. He gets a two count.
Triple H gets pulled up by the hair, and the ref makes Umaga let go. Triple H suddendly hits a Spinebuster onto Umaga, and throws Khali back to the outside. Umaga gets up and gets hit with a large Pedigree! The crowd pops as Triple H scores the three count.
Triple H gets on the top rope and makes title belt motions on the top rope. Triple H gets off the ropes. The crowd suddendly boo's like crazy when Randy Orton RKO's Triple H! JR and Tazz are speechless as Orton stands over Triple H, and then picks up the microphone.
"Maybe...Triple H...you should have thought about looking for your father-in-law tonight...because who knows what could have happened to him...maybe a Punt Kick...Maybe a Chair Shot, maybe a RKO..." Orton says to gather major heat from the crowd.
"Triple H, its time you learned your place...so I invite you to come to Smackdown this week, not for a match...just for a little...talk." Orton says, and gets out of the ring, the announcers finally speak out on their thoughts on the possible attack on Mr. McMahon, and then they close out RAW.
Fade to Black.