Post by Blaze on Feb 1, 2009 20:57:14 GMT -5
Randy Orton slowly walks down the ramp, the crowd is giving him a mixed reaction. Lillian introduces him as one of the special guests of the evening. JR and Tazz welcome us to RAW as Orton makes his way down to the ring. Randy Orton grabs a microphone before gets in the ring.
"You are looking...at greatness." Randy Orton says, gaining a little heat from the crowd. "You are looking at a TRUE Superstar." Orton continues, he pauses before he speaks again. "You are looking at the man that is going to Main Event Wrestlemania." Orton says, the mixed reaction from the crowd emerges again.
"By the end of the night...I will be given the opportunity to face all three world champions in the ring, with Mr. McMahon, and Shane McMahon in the ring, and I will be choosing which title I want to challenge for at Wrestlemania." Randy continues.
"Also, by winning the Royal Rumble, I get instantly placed in the same elimination chamber that the champion of my choosing gets placed in, so it doesn't matter weither I win or lose the chamber, I will be main eventing Wrestlemania." Orton continues.
"But that is not the only reason i'm here." Randy says, and the crowd becomes silent. "Tonight...I have placed in a match...against John Cena." Randy Orton says, and the crowd instantly pops.
JR and Tazz welcome us again to the 3-hour version of RAW, they remind us that Randy Orton will be going against John Cena in one side of the double main event. Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy is the other side of the main event.
They also plug the return of Christian Cage, with the tagline of: "Which Brand will he choose?". They also plug Chris Jericho vs. John Morrison in a WWE title elimination chamber qualifying match. For the final plug, they remind everyone that Orton will be choosing his title for Wrestlemania.
Rumble Revenge Match: The Miz vs. Zack Ryder
The Miz comes out to a minor pop from the crowd, he holds the World Tag Team title up in the air. A highlight video covers some of the things did Miz in the rumble, including getting eliminated by Zack Ryder. Miz doesn't look impressed about the last part. JR says that Rumble Revenge matches will be on all 3 shows throughout the week.
Zack Ryder comes out to laughter just like he did at the Royal Rumble. Ryder shoo's away the crowd. Tazz reminds us that Curt Hawkins is in the building tonight, but was fired on the spot where he arrived. The bell rings once Ryder gets in the ring.
The Miz is also laughing at Ryder for having his partner fired. Ryder flips him off, and the Miz looks at him seriously, then smacks him the tag title belt, ending the match immedialty. Miz stands over Ryder and holds up the tag title.
"There is something that you can NEVER have EVER again!" The Miz yells after picking up a microphone. The Miz walks up the ramp slowly, holding the title up in the air the entire time, the crowd boo's Miz for doing so.
Backstage: ECW Champion JBL and Jack Swagger
"Gentlemen, tonight, you will be in a tag match against RVD and CM Punk, because of what happened at the Royal Rumble, what is your plan for taking on this team?" Todd Grisham asks. JBL looks directly at the camera.
"I am the new ECW Champion...and I did NOT want to compete on RAW tonight, and I WILL not...so you shouldn't ask me, you should ask my employee, Jack Swagger." JBL says and walks off screen.
"Wait, so it's a handicap match now?" Todd asks. Swagger has his normal smirk on his face.
"It doesn't matter if its a handicap match...I still will win tonight, and I will qualify for the Elimination Chamber tomorrow night, to make sure that my boss, JBL will retain the ECW championship with no problems at all...now...if you excuse me." Swagger replies and walks off screen.
Ricky Ortiz (c) vs. WWE Superstar?
Ricky Ortiz comes out to a large pop, a quick highlight video shows him defeating The Brian Kendrick the week before to win the title. Ortiz holds the belt up high as he gets in the ring, JR says that Ortiz says he did OK for his first Royal Rumble last night, but he could have won the whole thing.
Tomko comes out to a large pop from the crowd, Ortiz looks in shock as Tomko makes his way down to the ring. JR is shocked that another former WWE superstar has returned so quickly. Tomko gets in the ring, and the bell rings.
Tomko quickly spears Ortiz and goes the cover, he gets three count! He realized that Ortiz didn't know what to do, and just stole the title that Ortiz worked so hard to get. The crowd pops loudly as Tomko holds the title high up in the air.
Tomko slaps a few hands and shakes JR and Tazz's hands before heading up the ramp, where he slaps a few hands. Before RAW goes to commerical, Jericho vs. Morrison is plugged to be up next.
Backstage: Matt Hardy
"Tonight...Jeff...you have no idea what the new Matt Hardy is like, and I'll be honest...I didn't want you to know, but last night at the Royal Rumble...you wanted to be a piece of shit, and confront me. After our match tonight...you'll learn to stay out of my business, and out of my life...because you should be worried about your WWE title, and not worried about me." Matt says, and the show cuts to commercial.
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Chris Jericho vs. John Morrison
John Morrison comes out to major heat from the crowd, Morrison walks down the ramp with a microphone in his hand, his music gets lower, as Morrison decides to speak. "Ladies and Gentlemen, you are looking at one half of the only champions that Mr. McMahon picked that are left." Morrison says, the crowd boo's.
"Me and The Miz are the only champions to not lose their title in one month, hell, Ricky Ortiz lost his title in a fucking week." Morrison says and slides into the ring. "Chris Jericho, I hate to tell you this, but you will not be in the chamber, I am, and I am going to win the WWE Champ-" Morrison says but gets cut off by Jericho's theme.
Chris Jericho comes out to more heat then Morrison and Miz could come out to combined. Jericho has a microphone in his hand, he gets in the ring and prepares to speak, but Morrison hits him with the World Tag Team Title belt, while the ref gets rid of the microphones.
Morrison goes for the cover right as the bell is rung. Morrison gets the three count?! The crowd is shocked as Morrison stands up triumphant, he holds the tag title high up in the air. The announcers are furious.
Backstage: Mr. McMahon and JBL
"So, you see where i'm coming from Bradshaw?" Vince asks as the camera fades in. JBL, with the ECW title on his shoulder smirks and stands up, Vince does as well.
"I see exactly where you're coming from...those two will no longer be a problem, with me and you...working together." JBL says and extends his hand, which Vince grabs and the two shake hands. "Pleasure doing business with you." JBL says and walks out of the office. The camera fades back out.
Handicap Match: Jack Swagger vs. Rey Mysterio and RVD
Jack Swagger comes out to some minor heat, a few signs are shown that say "Swagger is JBL's Bitch". Swagger looks at the signs and spit on them, the people holding them are in the front row. Swagger slowly gets in the ring, his usualy smirk, now a frown, as he waits for Mysterio and RVD.
RVD and Mysterio come out together to a large pop, Mysterio goes through his normal pyro, while RVD does the RVD taunt, they both run into the ring and nod at each other before going for Swagger.
Swagger clotheslines Mysterio down, but turns into a kick from RVD. Swagger falls down and Mysterio goes for the cover, only getting a one count. RVD and Mysterio start clapping for Swagger to get up, Swagger rolls under Mysterio and rolls him up, RVD breaks the pin at the 1 count.
Matt Hardy runs into the ring and starts to brawl with RVD, the ref doesn't ring the bell, he just stands there and watches, the announcers wonder whats going on. JBL appears at the top of the ramp with a microphone.
"Ladies and Gentlemen...MATT HARDY!" JBL yells as Matt hits a Twist of Fate on RVD out of no where. Swagger hits the Gut-Wrench Powerbomb on a distracted Mysterio. Swagger goes for the cover and gets the three count. Matt Hardy holds Swagger's arm up in the air.
A Christian Cage return video is shown, the announcers plug for Christian's return, and how he gets his choice for the brand he wants to compete on is up next.
In Ring Segment: Christian's Return
Christian comes out to the biggest pop of the night, JR notes that Christian signed his WWE contract shortly after leaving another wrestling promotion because Edge contacted him for some help on RAW, but we now know that Christian gets to pick the brand he wants.
Christian slowly gets in the ring after slapping most of the hands around the ring and on the ramp. He steps in between the ropes and blows kisses out to the crowd, fan girl screams are heard over the cheering.
"Hello, WWE UNIVERSE!" Christian yells, the crowd cheers even louder, Christian has a large smile on his face. "As you know...I AM BACK!" Christian continues to boom over the loudly cheering crowd.
"I was told this morning that I was going to get the chance to pick what brand I wanted to wrestle on...and I think my answer is going to be obvious...BUT...I think I want some more time to think...so...lets see...RAW!" Christian announces suddendly.
The crowd pops loudly, Christian gets on the top rope, and pauses before speaking again. "EDGE AND CHRISTIAN ARE BACK!" he announces, the crowd grows deadly silent. "...NOT AS A TAG TEAM!" Christian continues, the crowd laughs, and then cheers loudly.
The Crowd pops as JR announces that Triple H will return from his Unforgiven Injury at No Way Out, as a part of the WWE title Elimination Chamber!
Randy Orton vs. John Cena
Randy Orton comes out to the same amount of heat as he did to start of the show, the announcers remind everyone that we will see Orton one last time at the end of show, when he picks out what world champion he wants to face at Wrestlemania. Orton slowly walks down the ramp, he points at the Wrestlemania logo, and slides into the ring.
John Cena comes out to a pop only a little smaller then Christian's just moments before the match. Cena slides right into the ring and starts to punch the shit out of Orton. Orton stumbles back, and the ref pushes Cena back off of Orton, then rings the bell.
Cena and Orton glare at each other for a moment, and Orton wipes his bottom lip, which has a little blood on it. Orton then quickly goes for a RKO Cena, but Cena reverses and pushes him into the turnbuckle, and taunts him with YOU CAN'T SEE ME!
Orton takes in a deep breath, and starts to pace around the ring again, Cena stands his ground, and calls for Orton to go ahead and charge at him. Orton starts to breath heavily before running at Cena and the two lock up near the ropes.
Orton starts to push on Cena's neck, and Cena almost stumbles, but Orton pulls him up and Irish Whips him, Cena responds with a flip off to Orton right in the face before Orton smacks Cena down to the ground. Orton stands up in the corner, and prepares to punt Cena.
Orton charges for the punt, but Cena rolls out of the way and clotheslines Orton onto the mat, Cena then prepares for the STFU, but Orton kicks him off, Cena jumps over Orton, as Orton jumps up and hits a DDT on Cena, then goes for the cover.
Cena gets the shoulder up at the two count. Orton pulls Cena up and irish whips him into the turnbuckle. Orton puts Cena on the top rope, and prepares for a super-plex, the crowd chants RKO, while a CENA chant counters it. Cena starts to punch at Orton.
Orton stumbles back, and Cena hits a hard right to make Orton fall down, the crowd pops, Orton recovers, and Cena hits the double legdrop from the top rope. Cena gathers momentum from the crowd and stalks Orton for the FU.
Cena places Orton on his shoulders, but Orton slides off, and turns Cena around and hits the RKO, getting a mixed reaction from the crowd. Orton stands over Cena, and slightly taps him in the head, Orton travels to an opposite corner in the ring, preparing for the Punt once more.
Cena starts to move, he gets on one knee, Orton runs and punts him right in the head. The crowd gives him instant heat, as Orton pulls over Cena, and goes for the pin, he gets the three count, Orton roars as he stands back up, he poses while he stands over Cena.
Backstage: Jeff Hardy
The camera has zoomed in on the WWE title, Jeff lowers the title to show his face. "Matt...you said that I can't handle the new Matt Hardy...well...I beg to differ." Jeff says and he storms out of the room the camera is in. The announcers plug the Main Event as up next.
WWE Champion Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy (Non-Title)
Matt Hardy comes out to the largest heel reaction of the night. Matt slowly walks down the ramp as highlight videos recap his change in personality. Matt gets in the ring, almost like an animal about to rip something to shreds. Matt gets on the top ropes, and makes the V1 symbol, gaining more heat from the crowd.
Jeff comes out to a pop the size of Cena and Christian's combined. Jeff holds the WWE title up in the air before placing it back around his waist and making his normal pyro show. Jeff takes the belt b ack off and spins it as he makes his way down the ramp. A quick camera shot shows Matt glaring at his brother holding the WWE title. Jeff slides into the ring.
Jeff throws the WWE title at the referee, who barely catches it, and gets in Matt's face. Matt slaps him, and Jeff responds by punching him in the mouth, Jeff quickly goes crazy, beating on Matt as much as possible before the ref pulls him back. Matt charges, and throws the ref to the side.
The bell rings to start the match anyway, and Matt and Jeff trade blows near the turnbuckle. Jeff dodges a shot, and pushes Matt into the turnbuckle, and hits a quicky drop kick, Matt yells, and sits down in the corner.
Jeff does his normal move in the situation, he uses the top rope to jump up and launches his feet into Matt's chest, Matt screams in pain, but the ref shows no signs of getting back in the ring. Matt slides out of the ring, but Jeff jumps over the top rope, and lands on his brother.
The crowd is behind Matt throughout the whole match. Jeff slams Matt's head onto the announcers table, as JR and Tazz quickly jump out of their seats and get out of the way. Jeff grabs a steel chair and holds the chair up in the air, getting a loud pop from the crowd.
Jeff smacks the chair onto Matt's leg, and throws the chair into the ring before dragging an almost lifeless Matt right into the ring, and slides in. Jeff picks up the chair, but Matt starts to beg, waiting for Jeff to hit him with the chair.
Jeff looks tempted to hit him with the chair, but drops the chair and turns around, shaking his head, Matt Hardy hits a lowblow on Jeff, getting instant heat from the crowd, as the referee finally slides into the ring.
Matt hits a Twist of Fate and goes for the cover, he gets the three count, and the crowd boo's. Matt smacks the referee with the steel chair that Jeff left in the ring. Matt stands over Jeff, who is starting to stir.
Matt pulls Jeff up, and pushes him into the turnbuckle. Jeff stumbles out of the corner, and Matt smacks him with the chair, the crowd continues to boo, as Jeff falls almost lifeless onto the ring mat. Matt walks up the ramp holding the chair in his hand.
In-Ring Segment: Randy Orton's Wrestlemania Pick
RAW comes back on the air with Jeff Hardy trying to recover in a turnbuckle, Kane and JBL are already in the ring. Shane McMahon has already entered, and Vince is on his way in the ring, with a microphone in his hand.
"Ladies and Gentlemen...tonight, we are celebrating a new era in the WWE, the era of Randy Orton!" Vince announces, and the crowd boo's. "Me and Randy haven't had the best of pasts, but tonight, this is Randy Orton's night, last night, he won the Royal Rumble Match, and tonight, he already defeated John Cena, so lets bring him out...Ladies and Gentlemen...RANDY ORTON!" Vince booms.
There is no sign of Orton. "...RANDY ORTON!" Vince yells again, still no Orton, the titantron springs to life. Orton is shown knocked out in a locker room, with a figure standing over him, the crowd pops as Stone Cold looks into the camera.
"Sorry Mr. McMahon, no more Randy tonight..he's got bigger plans, but as for you...haha...turn around." Stone Cold says, and the titantron goes off.
Shane McMahon punches Vince in the face, knocking his father down. Jeff Hardy and Kane slide out of the ring. Shane turns around, but JBL hits a clothesline from Hell onto Shane. JBL holds the ECW title up high. The announcers wonder what JBL is doing helping Mr. McMahon, and RAW goes off the air.