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11-25-2008, 07:26 PM
We start off tonight with Shane McMahon arriving at the building and he sees Cryme Tyme and he asks Shane to ark his car. Shane hugs Kelly and then he gives his jacket to Dolph Ziggler.
We are live from Providence, Rhode Island and your announcers are Michael ‘Looking for the Acoustic Sweet Spot’ Cole and Jerry ‘If Chris Jericho shaves his head, can he be Lex Luthor’ Lawler.
Shane McMahon comes out from the Gorilla Position. Shane reminds us that John Cena is the World Champion after Survivor Series. That puts them in a dilemma because there are two people with championship rematch clauses in their contracts. Those two men are Chris Jericho and Batista. Tonight we will see Chris Jericho face Batista to see who will challenge John Cena at Armageddon for the World Title. Shane tells us that John Cena is here.
So is Stephanie McMahon who gives her brother a peck on the cheek. Stephanie says that as a former champion who was injured, Randy Orton has a valid basis to be the number one contender. Randy Orton is added to the match and it is a Triple Threat Match. Stephanie says that she would have told Shane earlier, but she knows how much she loves surprises.
Shane and Stephanie have a conversation that cannot be heard by the people in the building or on television. Stephanie says that we will see The Miz and John Morrison against Shawn Michaels and Rey Mysterio.
Stephanie tells Shane that this is her show and she tells him that he has tried to stab her in the back before and she will not let it happen again. Shane says that Stephanie is way off base. Shane says that he is here for two reasons. First, he wants to have fun. The second is to make Raw a better show. Stephanie tells Shane if he wants this to be a better show, he should get back in his Ferrari and drive back to New York. Stephanie tells Shane that he can run the company and Stephanie can run the show. Shane asks Stephanie if she is going to run things on her own or will she sleep with someone in the back and get a new husband. Stephanie slaps Shane and Shane tells Stephanie that he is going to watch Stephanie run Raw into the ground.
Lawler and Cole are speechless before they talk about John Cena.
We see footage of Morrison and the Miz defeating Rey and Shawn last week on Raw.
Match Number One: John Morrison and The Miz with the Slo Mo Machine versus Rey Mysterio and Shawn Michaels
Rey and Morrison start things off and Morrison with a waist lock but Rey with a kick and satellite head scissors.
We see Bradshaw enter the JBLimo and he wants the driver to go. The driver says that there is a match going on but he does not care.
Back to the ring and Shawn with a flying forearm and nip up, but Morrison with a modified X Factor. Michaels tries for Sweet Chin Music but Morrison backs away in time. Miz tries to attack Michaels from the apron but Michaels avoids him and he knocks Miz off the apron to the floor. Morrison with a kick to Michaels and we hear Bradshaw’s music play and he rides out.
Morrison with a front face lock and then he tags in Miz as Bradshaw emerges from the JBLimo. Miz kicks Michaels while the referee warns Miz. Miz with a suplex and a near fall as we go to commercial.
We are back and Michaels chops Miz. We see Rey Mysterio on the floor as Miz hits a version of the Stroke. We see Rey get sent into the ring steps during commercial. We are back to live action and Michaels with a belly-to-back suplex. Michaels tries to make the tag but Rey is still on the floor and Morrison pulls Michaels back towards the center of the ring. Morrison punches Michaels and then he puts Michaels on the top turnbuckle. Morrison tries for a superplex but Michaels punches him and drops him onto the mat. Michaels moves along the ropes to tag in Rey. Miz tags in too and Rey with punches to Miz followed by a rana that sends Miz into the corner. Rey swashbuckles Miz into the corner and then he hits a split legged moonsault. Rey goes to the apron and he stops Morrison. Rey with a springboard seated senton and then he drop kicks Miz into the 619 position in the ropes and Rey hits it. Rey goes up top but Morrison grabs Rey’s leg. Michaels grabs Morrison and pulls him off. Morrison sends Michaels into the ring post while Rey and Miz fight on the turnbuckles and Rey hits a sunset flip power bomb for the three count.
Winners: Rey Mysterio and Shawn Michaels
After the match, Morrison attacks Rey and sends him out of the ring. Morrison with punches and kicks to Michaels. Bradshaw makes his way to the ring and Morrison stops punching Michaels and holds him for Bradshaw. Bradshaw with a boot to Morrison instead of Michaels. Bradshaw leaves the ring and Michaels wonders why he was spared.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Bradshaw is walking in the back and Todd Grisham wants to know why Bradshaw kicked John Morrison. Bradshaw says that he made an offer to Shawn Michaels earlier today and he has faith that Michaels will accept it so this was an act of good faith.
Lillian Garcia brings out a Straight to DVD Movie Star and it is the return of Ken Kennedy. Ken says that it is good to be back and he thanks Lillian for mentioning his new movie, Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia. Ken says that he is a Navy SEAL who gets stuck in a sticky situation. Last night in Boston and he thought about invading a line that everyone stands in as they wait to get into a show. Ken decided to ask a relevant question to the people in line. Which WWE superstar best reminds them of Barack Obama. Let’s go to the video tape. Ken says that he was surprised that a certain superstar was not mentioned. One who has a presidential ring to their name. The mic falls from the ceiling and it is time for a Misteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer Kennedy (Lance Storm dramatic pause) Kennedy.
Todd Grisham is with Batista in the interview area. Todd asks him about his match tonight. Batista congratulates John Cena for coming back from a horrible injury to return in his home town to win the World Title. Batista assumes that John must be feeling good today. Batista talks about the electricity when Cena’s name was mentioned. Batista says that he is going to start his road to the top again by winning tonight to face John Cena. Batista says that he wants to be World Champion again. We go to commercial.
We are back and so are the Slammys. They will air in two weeks when we have another three hour Raw.
Lillian Garcia introduces Pat Patterson who joins Lawler and Cole at the announce table. We see footage from the History of the Intercontinental Title DVD and Cole mentions the ‘tournament’ in Rio when Pat won the title.
Match Number Two: Kofi Kingston versus Kane in a Number One Contender for the Intercontinental Title Tournament Match
Kane with punches and uppercuts to Kofi followed by a slam and drop kick for a near fall. Kofi with kicks to the leg and a drop kick but Kofi runs into a boot for another near fall. Kane with an Irish whip but Kofi avoids the side slam. Kane misses a clothesline into the corner and Kofi leaps into the corner and he punches Kane followed by a European uppercut. Kane with an Irish whip and he runs into a boot from Kofi. Kofi with a cross body for a near fall. Kofi misses the spinning heel kick and Kane tries for the choke slam. Kofi escapes the hold and then he hits a drop kicks that sends Kane to the floor. Kofi with a cross body from the top turnbuckle to the floor. Kane with a kick to the midsection and then he sends Kofi into the ring post. Kane stretches Kofi using the ring post and the referee makes the five count and Kane is disqualified.
Winner: Kofi Kingston by disqualification
After the match, Kofi brings the ring steps into the ring and he gets ready to hit Kofi and he hits him with the steps.
Stephanie McMahon appears and she gives Kane two choices. He can take out his aggression on Kofi, or he can do it next week on the World Heavyweight Champion. Stephanie announces Kane versus John Cena for next week.
We are back with the Slam of the Week: Randy Orton outsmarting Batista last night at the Survivor Series.
Cody Rhodes and Manu are in the back and they watch Randy Orton walk to the ring.
Match Number Three: Chris Jericho versus Randy Orton versus Batista in a Number One Contender’s Match
Batista goes after Orton with punches and then he punches Jericho. Batista with shoulders to Jericho in the corner and then he does the same to Orton. Batista with a hard Irish whip. Batista punches Jericho and hits a clothesline for a near fall on Jericho. Batista with a back elbow in the corner to Orton followed by punches. Batista with a back elbow to Orton followed by a snap mare and running boot to the head for a near fall. Jericho punches Batista but Batista punches back and then he kicks Orton out of the ring. Batista with a snap mare and then Orton trips Batista and pulls him out of the ring. Batista punches Orton and then Jericho hits the springboard drop kick that knocks Batista off the apron.
Jericho with an Irish whip to Orton followed by a bulldog and then Jericho misses the Lionsault. Orton with push ups as he waits for the RKO. We go to commercial.
We are back and apparently Orton did not hit the RKO. Jericho with a sunset flip counter from a power bomb. We see Batista pulling out Orton as we went to commercial. Back to live action and Orton with the Garvin Stomp and a cover. Orton stomps on Batista’s solar plexus. Orton with forearms to the chest and then he hits a knee drop for a near fall. Jericho returns to the ring and he attacks Batista. Orton joins in and it is a two-on-one situation. Jericho kicks Batista in the ribs and then Jericho picks up Batista and he Irish whips Batista into a clothesline from Orton and Orton does the same to Jericho. Orton with a kick to Batista but Jericho with an enzuigiri to Orton for a near fall. Batista with a back elbow to Jericho and forearm.
Batista Irish whips Orton into Jericho. Batista hits a clothesline on Orton but Jericho escapes the clothesline. He cannot avoid the Bossman slam. Batista with an Irish whip and running clothesline into the corner followed by a power slam for a near fall. Jericho kicks Batista and then he runs into a power slam from Orton for a two count. Batista with a spinebuster to Orton and he shakes the ropes. Jericho tries for the Codebreaker but Batista holds on. Batista tries for the Batista Bomb but Jericho counters with the Walls of Jericho. Orton with a Northern Lariat to Jericho. Orton with a reverse chin lock back breaker to Batista and then he does push ups as he waits for Batista to get up. Orton decides to go for three instead as he sets for the field goal, but Batista with a spear and then Jericho pushes Batista off to get the three count on Orton.
Winner: Chris Jericho
We go to commercial.
We are back and Santino and Beth are in the ring. Santino has the mic as he poses for the fans. He says that the is the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all the times. To not be featured in the History of the Intercontinental Championship DVD, it is a mistake. To not be included in the Intercontinental Title tournament, it is a mistake. The person who challenged him tonight made the biggest mistake of them all. Santino says that he has back up. He has his two Roman soldiers, Pasquale and Francesco. He is looking forward to introducing himself to that person.
Match Number Four: Santino Marella versus Goldust
Goldust pushes Santino and Santino pushes back but Santino gets creeped out. Santino says that Goldust tried to bite him. Goldust does the same to Beth. Santino tells Goldust that he is Death Meat. Goldust with a punch and jumping butt bump. Goldust with a reverse chin lock and Santino gets to the ropes. Santino punches Goldust and the referee pulls him off Goldust. Goldust with the drop down uppercut followed by a reverse atomic drop and clothesline. Goldust with a corkscrew suplex for the three count.
Winner: Goldust
After the match, Beth consoles her boyfriend.
We go to the WWE Rewind: Mike Knox attacking Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne last week.
We go to commercial.
We are back Charlie ‘The Hitman’ Haas doing a commercial for WWE Mobile.
Randy Orton is walking in the back and he sees Cody Rhodes and Manu standing there. Orton stops and continues walking.
William Regal decides to come to ringside to watch the match with Layla
Match Number Five: CM Punk versus Gene Snitsky in a Number One Contender for the Intercontinental Title Tournament Match
Punk with an arm wringer and Snitsky pushes him off and hits a side slam for a near fall. Snitsky kicks Punk and then he hits elbow drops. Punk with kicks to the leg. Punk with a boot to Snitsky and then he comes off the turnbuckles and Snitsky with a bear hug. Snitsky with a forearm to Punk and then he kicks Punk and hits a leg drop for a near fall. Snitsky with another bear hug. Punk with elbows but Snitsky with a knee and slam. Snitsky misses an elbow drop and Punk kicks Snitsky in the leg and Punk with a jawbreaker. Punk with a series of slaps and kicks. Punk goes to the apron and he hits a springboard clothesline for a two count. Punk with the running knee into the corner followed by a bulldog attempt but Snitsky escapes the hold and Snitsky hits a big boot. Snitsky returns to the bear hug. Punk with elbows but Snitsky with a clothesline and Punk goes down. Snitsky tries for the pump handle slam but Punk escapes the hold and hits Go To Sleep for the three count.
Winner: CM Punk
Todd Grisham is in the back with Rey Mysterio and Todd congratulates Rey on his victory. We are told that Rey will face the Miz next week in the first round. Rey runs through some of the past Intercontinental Champions. Rey says that he will be added to the list.
Rey is interrupted by Mike Knox who looks over Rey and stares at something down the hall. We go to commercial.
We are back with a Degeneration X Holiday Shopping Promo. We see some new merchandise. Hunter has a model and it is Kelly Kelly. Shawn asks Hunter where they met and he says they met at the video game shoot. Shawn tells Kelly to leave for stealing his thunder. Hunter says that he wants the shirt back and Kelly obliges.
We see a fan in the crowd who happens to be in the front row with a Glamazon in Training sign.
Beth gets on the mic and she says that she led the Raw team to victory and she stood tall as the sole survivor. Jillian says that she is excited because the Slammys are back in two weeks. Jillian does something resembling singing.
Match Number Six: Beth Phoenix, Jillian Hall, and Katie Lea versus Mickie James, Candice Michelle, and Melina
Candice and Jillian start things off and Candice works on the arm but Jillian with a leg sweep and Candice hits a drop kick for a near fall. Jillian with an Irish whip but Jillian misses a charge into the corner. Jillian takes Candice down after some help from Beth. Jillian tosses Candice by the hair and then she runs Candice into the corner. Jillian hits a handspring back elbow before tagging in Beth who hits an elbow for a near fall. Beth with a back breaker or three and then she stretches Candice over her knee. Beth with an elbow drop. Candice kicks Beth off and Katie tags in and so does Melina. Melina goes after Jillian and Beth. Melina with forearms and then she avoids a clothesline and hits Code Red for a two count. Melina sends Jillian out of the ring. Melina with a jawbreaker and Mickie with a Thesz Press from the top onto Beth. Melina with a leg lariat for the three count.
Winners: Melina, Mickie James, and Candice Michelle
Chris Jericho is walking in the back and Stephanie asks what he is doing. Chris says that if John Cena is coming to the ring, he will be Cena’s one man welcoming committee.
We go to commercial.
We are back and we see footage from earlier tonight when Chris Jericho ‘Edged’ his way into the title match at Armageddon.
Chris Jericho is in the ring and he says that everyone must think that a new era has arrived with John Cena as champion. Jericho reminds everyone of the last time that everyone thought things would change. That was when Batista robbed him of the title. Eight days later, Chris Jericho became World Champion again. In three weeks, the same thing will happen to John Cena. At the end of the year 2008, nothing will have changed because he will be the World Champion.
John Cena appears on the HootieTron and he tells Jericho to stop. Cena reminds us that Jericho lost the title last night. He has also lost his grasp of reality. Chris thinks that he is above everybody else. Cena says that Jericho wants to call everybody hypocrites. Cena says that they do not like a smug looking guy in a form fitting suit. Cena says that he is not here alone tonight. He tells Jericho if he wants to welcome Cena, he will have to welcome all of them.
Cena comes to the ring and he tells Jericho to listen to the crowd. He wants Chris to look into the crowd because no matter what differences they have, they all have one thing in common. They care about the WWE. Every time they come to an arena, these people spend their hard earned money so they can stand up and cheer, boo, get rowdy, and make some noise. They do it because they have passion. All they ask in return is that when they step in the ring, they share the passion. If not for the fans, none of this exists. John tells Jericho that he is not here to start a new era. All he wants to do is give everything he has to the fans every time.
Jericho asks the crowd if they agree with John Cena and then he says that he does not give a damn about what they agree with. Jericho runs through a list of wrestlers he has defeated. Cena stops him and he tells Jericho that they are different people. Cena says that Jericho talks business while he means business.
Jericho leaves the ring. Cena says that is alright. He expected that Jericho would do that because they will fight at Armageddon. Cena wants to clear the air between them. The match last night was a hell of a match. Cena says that Jericho has the ability to wrestle in the ring. Cena says that Chris Jericho comes out to claim that he needs to save this place. Cena says that he likes this place. Jericho belittles the foundation that the WWE was built on, the fans. Cena tells Jericho that he has been lying all this time and it is because of the title. Cena says that he is as much of a WWE fan as them and by holding the belt, he is good enough. This means that they do not need saving.
Jericho returns to the ring and he says that he is the champ, not Cena. Jericho says that Cena does not intimidate him or impress him. Jericho says that Cena is scared of him. Jericho tells Cena to look at him. Jericho says that he will take the title at Armageddon and Cena knows it. Jericho says that he will beat him and prove that Cena is a flash in the pan. When it is all said and done, Cena is nothing more than a worm and coward of a man.
Cena punches Jericho and then he Irish whips him into the corner and Cena hits a running elbow. Cena with a suplex and elbow drops before he throws Jericho out of the ring. Cena sends Jericho into the announce table and then the ring steps. Cena Irish whips Jericho into the ring steps. Cena rearranges the ring steps and then he tries to hit Jericho with them and he does as Jericho goes over the ringside barrier into the crowd. Cena sends Jericho back into the ring and he hits a clothesline. Cena with a full nelson to Jericho and then he applies the STFU. We go to credits as Cena stands over Jericho with the title belt and Kane watches from the back as he prepares for next week.
PWInsider
We are live from Providence, Rhode Island and your announcers are Michael ‘Looking for the Acoustic Sweet Spot’ Cole and Jerry ‘If Chris Jericho shaves his head, can he be Lex Luthor’ Lawler.
Shane McMahon comes out from the Gorilla Position. Shane reminds us that John Cena is the World Champion after Survivor Series. That puts them in a dilemma because there are two people with championship rematch clauses in their contracts. Those two men are Chris Jericho and Batista. Tonight we will see Chris Jericho face Batista to see who will challenge John Cena at Armageddon for the World Title. Shane tells us that John Cena is here.
So is Stephanie McMahon who gives her brother a peck on the cheek. Stephanie says that as a former champion who was injured, Randy Orton has a valid basis to be the number one contender. Randy Orton is added to the match and it is a Triple Threat Match. Stephanie says that she would have told Shane earlier, but she knows how much she loves surprises.
Shane and Stephanie have a conversation that cannot be heard by the people in the building or on television. Stephanie says that we will see The Miz and John Morrison against Shawn Michaels and Rey Mysterio.
Stephanie tells Shane that this is her show and she tells him that he has tried to stab her in the back before and she will not let it happen again. Shane says that Stephanie is way off base. Shane says that he is here for two reasons. First, he wants to have fun. The second is to make Raw a better show. Stephanie tells Shane if he wants this to be a better show, he should get back in his Ferrari and drive back to New York. Stephanie tells Shane that he can run the company and Stephanie can run the show. Shane asks Stephanie if she is going to run things on her own or will she sleep with someone in the back and get a new husband. Stephanie slaps Shane and Shane tells Stephanie that he is going to watch Stephanie run Raw into the ground.
Lawler and Cole are speechless before they talk about John Cena.
We see footage of Morrison and the Miz defeating Rey and Shawn last week on Raw.
Match Number One: John Morrison and The Miz with the Slo Mo Machine versus Rey Mysterio and Shawn Michaels
Rey and Morrison start things off and Morrison with a waist lock but Rey with a kick and satellite head scissors.
We see Bradshaw enter the JBLimo and he wants the driver to go. The driver says that there is a match going on but he does not care.
Back to the ring and Shawn with a flying forearm and nip up, but Morrison with a modified X Factor. Michaels tries for Sweet Chin Music but Morrison backs away in time. Miz tries to attack Michaels from the apron but Michaels avoids him and he knocks Miz off the apron to the floor. Morrison with a kick to Michaels and we hear Bradshaw’s music play and he rides out.
Morrison with a front face lock and then he tags in Miz as Bradshaw emerges from the JBLimo. Miz kicks Michaels while the referee warns Miz. Miz with a suplex and a near fall as we go to commercial.
We are back and Michaels chops Miz. We see Rey Mysterio on the floor as Miz hits a version of the Stroke. We see Rey get sent into the ring steps during commercial. We are back to live action and Michaels with a belly-to-back suplex. Michaels tries to make the tag but Rey is still on the floor and Morrison pulls Michaels back towards the center of the ring. Morrison punches Michaels and then he puts Michaels on the top turnbuckle. Morrison tries for a superplex but Michaels punches him and drops him onto the mat. Michaels moves along the ropes to tag in Rey. Miz tags in too and Rey with punches to Miz followed by a rana that sends Miz into the corner. Rey swashbuckles Miz into the corner and then he hits a split legged moonsault. Rey goes to the apron and he stops Morrison. Rey with a springboard seated senton and then he drop kicks Miz into the 619 position in the ropes and Rey hits it. Rey goes up top but Morrison grabs Rey’s leg. Michaels grabs Morrison and pulls him off. Morrison sends Michaels into the ring post while Rey and Miz fight on the turnbuckles and Rey hits a sunset flip power bomb for the three count.
Winners: Rey Mysterio and Shawn Michaels
After the match, Morrison attacks Rey and sends him out of the ring. Morrison with punches and kicks to Michaels. Bradshaw makes his way to the ring and Morrison stops punching Michaels and holds him for Bradshaw. Bradshaw with a boot to Morrison instead of Michaels. Bradshaw leaves the ring and Michaels wonders why he was spared.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Bradshaw is walking in the back and Todd Grisham wants to know why Bradshaw kicked John Morrison. Bradshaw says that he made an offer to Shawn Michaels earlier today and he has faith that Michaels will accept it so this was an act of good faith.
Lillian Garcia brings out a Straight to DVD Movie Star and it is the return of Ken Kennedy. Ken says that it is good to be back and he thanks Lillian for mentioning his new movie, Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia. Ken says that he is a Navy SEAL who gets stuck in a sticky situation. Last night in Boston and he thought about invading a line that everyone stands in as they wait to get into a show. Ken decided to ask a relevant question to the people in line. Which WWE superstar best reminds them of Barack Obama. Let’s go to the video tape. Ken says that he was surprised that a certain superstar was not mentioned. One who has a presidential ring to their name. The mic falls from the ceiling and it is time for a Misteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer Kennedy (Lance Storm dramatic pause) Kennedy.
Todd Grisham is with Batista in the interview area. Todd asks him about his match tonight. Batista congratulates John Cena for coming back from a horrible injury to return in his home town to win the World Title. Batista assumes that John must be feeling good today. Batista talks about the electricity when Cena’s name was mentioned. Batista says that he is going to start his road to the top again by winning tonight to face John Cena. Batista says that he wants to be World Champion again. We go to commercial.
We are back and so are the Slammys. They will air in two weeks when we have another three hour Raw.
Lillian Garcia introduces Pat Patterson who joins Lawler and Cole at the announce table. We see footage from the History of the Intercontinental Title DVD and Cole mentions the ‘tournament’ in Rio when Pat won the title.
Match Number Two: Kofi Kingston versus Kane in a Number One Contender for the Intercontinental Title Tournament Match
Kane with punches and uppercuts to Kofi followed by a slam and drop kick for a near fall. Kofi with kicks to the leg and a drop kick but Kofi runs into a boot for another near fall. Kane with an Irish whip but Kofi avoids the side slam. Kane misses a clothesline into the corner and Kofi leaps into the corner and he punches Kane followed by a European uppercut. Kane with an Irish whip and he runs into a boot from Kofi. Kofi with a cross body for a near fall. Kofi misses the spinning heel kick and Kane tries for the choke slam. Kofi escapes the hold and then he hits a drop kicks that sends Kane to the floor. Kofi with a cross body from the top turnbuckle to the floor. Kane with a kick to the midsection and then he sends Kofi into the ring post. Kane stretches Kofi using the ring post and the referee makes the five count and Kane is disqualified.
Winner: Kofi Kingston by disqualification
After the match, Kofi brings the ring steps into the ring and he gets ready to hit Kofi and he hits him with the steps.
Stephanie McMahon appears and she gives Kane two choices. He can take out his aggression on Kofi, or he can do it next week on the World Heavyweight Champion. Stephanie announces Kane versus John Cena for next week.
We are back with the Slam of the Week: Randy Orton outsmarting Batista last night at the Survivor Series.
Cody Rhodes and Manu are in the back and they watch Randy Orton walk to the ring.
Match Number Three: Chris Jericho versus Randy Orton versus Batista in a Number One Contender’s Match
Batista goes after Orton with punches and then he punches Jericho. Batista with shoulders to Jericho in the corner and then he does the same to Orton. Batista with a hard Irish whip. Batista punches Jericho and hits a clothesline for a near fall on Jericho. Batista with a back elbow in the corner to Orton followed by punches. Batista with a back elbow to Orton followed by a snap mare and running boot to the head for a near fall. Jericho punches Batista but Batista punches back and then he kicks Orton out of the ring. Batista with a snap mare and then Orton trips Batista and pulls him out of the ring. Batista punches Orton and then Jericho hits the springboard drop kick that knocks Batista off the apron.
Jericho with an Irish whip to Orton followed by a bulldog and then Jericho misses the Lionsault. Orton with push ups as he waits for the RKO. We go to commercial.
We are back and apparently Orton did not hit the RKO. Jericho with a sunset flip counter from a power bomb. We see Batista pulling out Orton as we went to commercial. Back to live action and Orton with the Garvin Stomp and a cover. Orton stomps on Batista’s solar plexus. Orton with forearms to the chest and then he hits a knee drop for a near fall. Jericho returns to the ring and he attacks Batista. Orton joins in and it is a two-on-one situation. Jericho kicks Batista in the ribs and then Jericho picks up Batista and he Irish whips Batista into a clothesline from Orton and Orton does the same to Jericho. Orton with a kick to Batista but Jericho with an enzuigiri to Orton for a near fall. Batista with a back elbow to Jericho and forearm.
Batista Irish whips Orton into Jericho. Batista hits a clothesline on Orton but Jericho escapes the clothesline. He cannot avoid the Bossman slam. Batista with an Irish whip and running clothesline into the corner followed by a power slam for a near fall. Jericho kicks Batista and then he runs into a power slam from Orton for a two count. Batista with a spinebuster to Orton and he shakes the ropes. Jericho tries for the Codebreaker but Batista holds on. Batista tries for the Batista Bomb but Jericho counters with the Walls of Jericho. Orton with a Northern Lariat to Jericho. Orton with a reverse chin lock back breaker to Batista and then he does push ups as he waits for Batista to get up. Orton decides to go for three instead as he sets for the field goal, but Batista with a spear and then Jericho pushes Batista off to get the three count on Orton.
Winner: Chris Jericho
We go to commercial.
We are back and Santino and Beth are in the ring. Santino has the mic as he poses for the fans. He says that the is the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all the times. To not be featured in the History of the Intercontinental Championship DVD, it is a mistake. To not be included in the Intercontinental Title tournament, it is a mistake. The person who challenged him tonight made the biggest mistake of them all. Santino says that he has back up. He has his two Roman soldiers, Pasquale and Francesco. He is looking forward to introducing himself to that person.
Match Number Four: Santino Marella versus Goldust
Goldust pushes Santino and Santino pushes back but Santino gets creeped out. Santino says that Goldust tried to bite him. Goldust does the same to Beth. Santino tells Goldust that he is Death Meat. Goldust with a punch and jumping butt bump. Goldust with a reverse chin lock and Santino gets to the ropes. Santino punches Goldust and the referee pulls him off Goldust. Goldust with the drop down uppercut followed by a reverse atomic drop and clothesline. Goldust with a corkscrew suplex for the three count.
Winner: Goldust
After the match, Beth consoles her boyfriend.
We go to the WWE Rewind: Mike Knox attacking Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne last week.
We go to commercial.
We are back Charlie ‘The Hitman’ Haas doing a commercial for WWE Mobile.
Randy Orton is walking in the back and he sees Cody Rhodes and Manu standing there. Orton stops and continues walking.
William Regal decides to come to ringside to watch the match with Layla
Match Number Five: CM Punk versus Gene Snitsky in a Number One Contender for the Intercontinental Title Tournament Match
Punk with an arm wringer and Snitsky pushes him off and hits a side slam for a near fall. Snitsky kicks Punk and then he hits elbow drops. Punk with kicks to the leg. Punk with a boot to Snitsky and then he comes off the turnbuckles and Snitsky with a bear hug. Snitsky with a forearm to Punk and then he kicks Punk and hits a leg drop for a near fall. Snitsky with another bear hug. Punk with elbows but Snitsky with a knee and slam. Snitsky misses an elbow drop and Punk kicks Snitsky in the leg and Punk with a jawbreaker. Punk with a series of slaps and kicks. Punk goes to the apron and he hits a springboard clothesline for a two count. Punk with the running knee into the corner followed by a bulldog attempt but Snitsky escapes the hold and Snitsky hits a big boot. Snitsky returns to the bear hug. Punk with elbows but Snitsky with a clothesline and Punk goes down. Snitsky tries for the pump handle slam but Punk escapes the hold and hits Go To Sleep for the three count.
Winner: CM Punk
Todd Grisham is in the back with Rey Mysterio and Todd congratulates Rey on his victory. We are told that Rey will face the Miz next week in the first round. Rey runs through some of the past Intercontinental Champions. Rey says that he will be added to the list.
Rey is interrupted by Mike Knox who looks over Rey and stares at something down the hall. We go to commercial.
We are back with a Degeneration X Holiday Shopping Promo. We see some new merchandise. Hunter has a model and it is Kelly Kelly. Shawn asks Hunter where they met and he says they met at the video game shoot. Shawn tells Kelly to leave for stealing his thunder. Hunter says that he wants the shirt back and Kelly obliges.
We see a fan in the crowd who happens to be in the front row with a Glamazon in Training sign.
Beth gets on the mic and she says that she led the Raw team to victory and she stood tall as the sole survivor. Jillian says that she is excited because the Slammys are back in two weeks. Jillian does something resembling singing.
Match Number Six: Beth Phoenix, Jillian Hall, and Katie Lea versus Mickie James, Candice Michelle, and Melina
Candice and Jillian start things off and Candice works on the arm but Jillian with a leg sweep and Candice hits a drop kick for a near fall. Jillian with an Irish whip but Jillian misses a charge into the corner. Jillian takes Candice down after some help from Beth. Jillian tosses Candice by the hair and then she runs Candice into the corner. Jillian hits a handspring back elbow before tagging in Beth who hits an elbow for a near fall. Beth with a back breaker or three and then she stretches Candice over her knee. Beth with an elbow drop. Candice kicks Beth off and Katie tags in and so does Melina. Melina goes after Jillian and Beth. Melina with forearms and then she avoids a clothesline and hits Code Red for a two count. Melina sends Jillian out of the ring. Melina with a jawbreaker and Mickie with a Thesz Press from the top onto Beth. Melina with a leg lariat for the three count.
Winners: Melina, Mickie James, and Candice Michelle
Chris Jericho is walking in the back and Stephanie asks what he is doing. Chris says that if John Cena is coming to the ring, he will be Cena’s one man welcoming committee.
We go to commercial.
We are back and we see footage from earlier tonight when Chris Jericho ‘Edged’ his way into the title match at Armageddon.
Chris Jericho is in the ring and he says that everyone must think that a new era has arrived with John Cena as champion. Jericho reminds everyone of the last time that everyone thought things would change. That was when Batista robbed him of the title. Eight days later, Chris Jericho became World Champion again. In three weeks, the same thing will happen to John Cena. At the end of the year 2008, nothing will have changed because he will be the World Champion.
John Cena appears on the HootieTron and he tells Jericho to stop. Cena reminds us that Jericho lost the title last night. He has also lost his grasp of reality. Chris thinks that he is above everybody else. Cena says that Jericho wants to call everybody hypocrites. Cena says that they do not like a smug looking guy in a form fitting suit. Cena says that he is not here alone tonight. He tells Jericho if he wants to welcome Cena, he will have to welcome all of them.
Cena comes to the ring and he tells Jericho to listen to the crowd. He wants Chris to look into the crowd because no matter what differences they have, they all have one thing in common. They care about the WWE. Every time they come to an arena, these people spend their hard earned money so they can stand up and cheer, boo, get rowdy, and make some noise. They do it because they have passion. All they ask in return is that when they step in the ring, they share the passion. If not for the fans, none of this exists. John tells Jericho that he is not here to start a new era. All he wants to do is give everything he has to the fans every time.
Jericho asks the crowd if they agree with John Cena and then he says that he does not give a damn about what they agree with. Jericho runs through a list of wrestlers he has defeated. Cena stops him and he tells Jericho that they are different people. Cena says that Jericho talks business while he means business.
Jericho leaves the ring. Cena says that is alright. He expected that Jericho would do that because they will fight at Armageddon. Cena wants to clear the air between them. The match last night was a hell of a match. Cena says that Jericho has the ability to wrestle in the ring. Cena says that Chris Jericho comes out to claim that he needs to save this place. Cena says that he likes this place. Jericho belittles the foundation that the WWE was built on, the fans. Cena tells Jericho that he has been lying all this time and it is because of the title. Cena says that he is as much of a WWE fan as them and by holding the belt, he is good enough. This means that they do not need saving.
Jericho returns to the ring and he says that he is the champ, not Cena. Jericho says that Cena does not intimidate him or impress him. Jericho says that Cena is scared of him. Jericho tells Cena to look at him. Jericho says that he will take the title at Armageddon and Cena knows it. Jericho says that he will beat him and prove that Cena is a flash in the pan. When it is all said and done, Cena is nothing more than a worm and coward of a man.
Cena punches Jericho and then he Irish whips him into the corner and Cena hits a running elbow. Cena with a suplex and elbow drops before he throws Jericho out of the ring. Cena sends Jericho into the announce table and then the ring steps. Cena Irish whips Jericho into the ring steps. Cena rearranges the ring steps and then he tries to hit Jericho with them and he does as Jericho goes over the ringside barrier into the crowd. Cena sends Jericho back into the ring and he hits a clothesline. Cena with a full nelson to Jericho and then he applies the STFU. We go to credits as Cena stands over Jericho with the title belt and Kane watches from the back as he prepares for next week.
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