RCF House Shows

Billy Gunn vs Randy Reaume.

The Match: Big kick from Billy staggers Randy but that's about it. Billy Gunn hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. Covers for a quick two count. Randy Reaume elbows Billy Gunn in the face to break a hammerlock. STIFF high kick on Billy by Randy Reaume. Randy hits a dropkick on Billy Gunn and gets right back up. There's a two count on the pin. Tor-NADO DDT from Randy Reaume, Billy got planted! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Randy Reaume hits a rolling kick on Billy. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Billy pushes out of a Randy Reaume hold. Billy Gunn hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. There's a two count on the pin. Side suplex from Billy. Pin, but Randy is out just before the three count. Weak bodyslam on Randy by Billy sets up a legdrop. Billy Gunn strikes Randy Reaume. Randy Reaume avoids a Billy Gunn avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Implant DDT by Randy Reaume! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Tor-NADO DDT from Randy Reaume, Billy got planted! Randy Reaume floors Billy Gunn. Anaconda Vice!!! Billy Gunn taps out!

WINNER: Randy Reaume


Dudley Boyz vs Flair and Batista.


The Match: Fallaway slam by Bubba Ray Dudley puts down Ric Flair. Spear by Bubba Ray Dudley. Covers for a quick two count. Bubba tags out to D-Von Dudley. Dudley Boyz hook up Flair, then hit a double suplex. Weak bodyslam on Flair by D-Von sets up a legdrop. Covers for a quick two count. Flair hits a punch, but takes one right back. Again! A slugfest erupts in the ring! Flair ducks a wild right hand. Sloppy discus punch from Ric Flair barely connects on D-Von. Tag between Ric Flair and Batista. D-Von takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Batista hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. D-Von flips out of a Batista bodyslam attempt. D-Von tags out to Bubba Ray Dudley. Big piledriver on Batista. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Bubba Ray Dudley just KILLS Batista! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Batista is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Batista pushes out of a Bubba Ray Dudley hold. Big clothesline from Batista. Bubba Ray Dudley can barely stand. Here it comes - Sit-Out Powerbomb. 1....2...3, it's finished.


WINNERS: Ric Flair & Batista

John Cena vs Billy Kidman.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Billy Kidman charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Spear by John Cena. There's a two count on the pin. Kidman counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Billy Kidman connects with a back heel kick on Cena and gets back up quickly. Kidman hits a dropkick on John Cena and gets right back up. Hooks the leg for a two count. Vicious kick to the teeth from Billy Kidman. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Kidman uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Cena counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Spear by John Cena. Covers for a quick two count. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Pin, but Kidman is out just before the three count. Fallaway slam by John Cena puts down Billy Kidman. Kidman is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Cena drops an elbow...but Billy Kidman moves out of the way. Kidman hits a dropkick on John Cena and gets right back up. Tor-NADO DDT from Billy Kidman, Cena got planted! Billy Kidman has John Cena down on the canvas and is ascending the corner. Off the top - Shooting Star Press, forget about it. 1....2...3!

WINNER: Billy Kidman

Aidan Raider, Chris Jericho, and Randy Orton vs Triple H, Cole Scorpio, and Ryan Savage

The Match: Randy Orton connects with rights and lefts and Cole Scorpio is down! Flying shoulder tackle by Orton sends Cole CRASHING to the mat. Tag to Aidan Raider. Raider hits an arm drag on Cole, follows it up with about 3 more and locks in an armbar for good measure. Badly executed second rope splash by Raider. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Chris Jericho. Raider \ Jericho whip Cole into the corner. Aidan Raider whips Chris Jericho in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Cole blocks a punch. Face crusher from Cole on Jericho sets up for an elbowdrop. Tag to Triple H. Running clothesline from Triple H was actually MIGHTY sloppy. Triple H scores with a crappy looking standing spinebuster. Could have been done a hell of a lot better though. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Running clothesline from Triple H was actually MIGHTY sloppy. HHH tags out to Ryan Savage. Chris Jericho gets hip tossed by Savage. Ryan Savage arm drags Jericho over and locks on an armbar. Chris Jericho elbows Ryan Savage in the face to break a hammerlock. Tag between Chris Jericho and Randy Orton. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Ryan Savage by Orton. Remember when that was a legit finish? Tag between Ryan Savage and Cole Scorpio. Forearm to the face from Cole on Orton. Back heel kick from Cole on Orton but it misses by miles. Randy Orton can barely stand. Scorpio Bomb!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

WINNERS: Triple H, Cole Scorpio & Ryan Savage

HOUSE SHOW AFTERMATH:

WWE falls in popularity since last month ... Smackdown! scores highest rating yet with a 5.07 ... Heat gets great 2.84 rating ... Young Randy Orton impressing more experienced grapplers with recent work ... Talented Cole Scorpio impressing everyone backstage with quality of matches ... Up-and-comer Randy Reaume being praised for skills ...

Hank Hanson vs Rob Van Dam.

Match Background: None.

The Match: CHEAP SHOT by Rob Van Dam practically knocks out all of Hank Hanson's teeth! Hank Hanson gets knocked to the ground by RVD, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Off the top - Five Star Frog Splash, forget about it. 1....2...3!

WINNER: Rob Van Dam

Kane vs Ryan Savage.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Fallaway slam by Kane puts down Ryan Savage. Spinebuster by Kane. Hooks the leg for a two count. Savage flips out of a Kane bodyslam attempt. Savage hits a quick kick on Kane. Kane walks into a spinning heel kick which almost causes a decapitation! There's a two count on the pin. Slingshot clothesline by Savage, who almost messed it up by slipping on the ropes. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Face crusher from Savage on Kane sets up for an elbowdrop. Kane counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Spinebuster by Kane. There's a two count on the pin. Spear! Savage is down! Pin, but Savage is out just before the three count. Fallaway slam by Kane puts down Ryan Savage. Savage gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Ryan Savage once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Flying elbow from Ryan Savage, grazing the target slightly. Flying knee to the face from Ryan Savage. For the record it was more of a Rusty Wizard than a Shining one. Kane grabs Ryan Savage from behind and shoves him into the ropes, then scores with a roll-up...but Savage rolls through with the move! He is using the tights for leverage! 1....2...3! The referee didn't see it!

Winner: Ryan Savage

Booker T vs Jacob Wolfe.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Jacob Wolfe charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Spear by Booker T. Hooks the leg for a two count. Jacob blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Jacob Wolfe hits Booker. Booker T takes a right hand to the temple from Jacob. Hooks the leg for a two count. Forward suplex from Jacob. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Booker takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Jacob drops an elbow...but Booker T moves out of the way. Spear by Booker T. Covers for a quick two count. Spear! Jacob is down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Jacob Wolfe charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Booker hits a right hand. Jacob ducks a wild right hand. Booker T takes a right hand to the temple from Jacob. Jacob Wolfe uses something that LOOKS like a reverse suplex. The judges say yes, but barely. Jacob Wolfe moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Wolfe Clash. 1....2...3, it's finished.

WINNER: Jacob Wolfe

Edge vs Aidan Raider vs Chris Jericho.

The Match: Edge connects with rights and lefts and Aidan Raider is down! STIFF~! chop lights up Jericho who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Aidan Raider elbows Edge in the face to break a hammerlock. Face crusher from Raider on Edge sets up for an elbowdrop. SUPER frankensteiner on Raider, who hit hard. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Flying shoulder tackle by Edge sends Jericho CRASHING to the mat. Jericho blocks a punch. Raider \ Jericho whip Edge into the corner. Aidan Raider whips Chris Jericho in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Aidan Raider with an enziguri. ONE...TWO...THREE. Raider defeats Edge. Aidan Raider hits a shitty missile dropkick on Jericho. Chris Jericho reverses a hip toss. Springboard dropkick from Chris Jericho. Nicely done. Hooks the leg for a two count. Raider reverses a Chris Jericho hammerlock. Flying elbow off the top rope by Aidan Raider, getting as close to zero air as possible. Chris Jericho hooks up a suplex, but Raider flips out and lands on his feet, and quickly grabs the tights to score with a school boy pin! 1...2..3! The referee somehow missed the blatant cheating!

WINNER: Aidan Raider

Cole Scorpio vs Phillip Phillips and Randy Reaume.

The Match: Randy Reaume connects with a back heel kick on Cole and gets back up quickly. Phillip hits a spinning back kick. All those spinning kicks look alike, don't they. Phillip Phillips scoops up Cole. Randy bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. Hooks the leg for a two count. Back heel kick off the second rope, Cole goes down. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Randy \ Phillip hook up Cole, then hit a double suplex. Cole walks into a drop toe hold. Cole Scorpio uses a running dropkick into the corner. That was just...ugh. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Cole Scorpio gets taken down out of nowhere! Hard back suplex on Cole. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Randy \ Phillip hook up Cole, then hit a double suplex. There's a two count on the pin. Cole Scorpio once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Flying knee to the face from Cole Scorpio. Cole Scorpio moves in for the kill. Scorpio Bomb!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

WINNER: Cole Scorpio

Oh yes.

Phillip Phillips vs Booker T.

Match Background: Phillip Phillips is the reigning WWE Intercontinental champion, and has been since 03 May 2012.

The Match: Phillip hits a back kick, doubling Bookerover. Booker T comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Spear by Booker T. High Angle DDT by Booker T just SPIKES Phillip Phillips down! Booker T moves in for the kill. Book End! 1....2....3. Booker T is still in the ring celebrating. Phillip Phillips pushes the referee away. Phillip Phillips spins Booker around. Phillip Phillips hits the Phillips Screwdriver!

WINNER: Booker T

MATCH RATING: **

Big Show vs Randy Reaume.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Punch by Show, missing Randy COMPLETELY. I'm just glad that Randy didn't sell it. Show hits a stump piledriver on Randy Reaume. There's a two count on the pin. Randy kicks Big Show in the gut to reverse the momentum. Randy hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Spin kick by Randy Reaume to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Hooks the leg for a two count. Power drive elbow by Randy Reaume. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Randy charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Big Show hits a sloppy ass bulldog off the ropes. There's a two count on the pin. Flapjack from Show on Randy. Pin, but Randy is out just before the three count. A powerslam so weak, my grandmother could have performed it, is actually pulled off by Show on Randy. Big Show connects on Randy Reaume with a flurry in the corner...but no one seems to care. Show drops an elbow...but Randy Reaume moves out of the way. Implant DDT by Randy Reaume! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Tiger suplex on Show. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Randy Reaume moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Beautiful Disaster. 1....2...3, it's finished. Phillip Phillips comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Phillip Phillips spins Show around. Phillip Phillips hits the Phillips Screwdriver! Big Show has been left down on the canvas.

WINNER: Randy Reaume

MATCH RATING: ** 1/2


Brock Lesnar vs Chris Jericho.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Standing leg lariat by Chris Jericho on Lesnar. Lesnar walks into a high dropkick from Chris Jericho, almost losing several teeth in the process. Hard back suplex on Lesnar. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Spin kick by Chris Jericho to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Brock Lesnar fights out of a grapple. Lesnar drives a thrust kick into the chest of Jericho. Full nelson slam on Jericho. Covers for a quick two count. Chris Jericho pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Superkick by Chris Jericho practically knocks out all of Brock Lesnar's teeth! There's a two count on the pin. Springboard dropkick from Chris Jericho. Nicely done. Pin, but Lesnar is out just before the three count. Lesnar flips out of a Chris Jericho bodyslam attempt. Lesnar scoops and slams Chris Jericho. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Jericho blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Lesnar takes a flying neckbreaker from Chris Jericho. Chris Jericho has Brock Lesnar down on the canvas. Liontamer!!! Brock Lesnar taps out!

WINNER: Chris Jericho

MATCH RATING: *** 1/2

The Rock vs Kane.

Match Background: None.

The Match: The Rock connects with rights and lefts and Kane is down! Kane gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Running knee lift from The Rock. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Kane by Rock. Remember when that was a legit finish? Kane counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Kane with a spinning neckbreaker on Rock. Big piledriver on Rock. Covers for a quick two count. The Rock comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Spear by The Rock. Covers for a quick two count. Death valley driver by The Rock! No one executes that move properly anymore. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Kane flips out of a The Rock bodyslam attempt. Rock takes a headbutt from Kane. Rock pushes out of a Kane hold. Bodyslam by Rock. Kane can barely stand. Here it comes - Rock Bottom. 1....2...3, it's finished.

WINNER: The Rock

MATCH RATING: ***

Cole Scorpio vs Chris Benoit.

Match Background: This match is for the World Heavyweight title. Cole Scorpio has been World Heavyweight champion since 24 June 2012.

The Match: Cole snapmares Chris Benoit and goes for the DREADED chinlock. A kick from Cole is delivered to the leg. Chris Benoit takes a knee lift from Cole. *sigh* Running knee lifts always remind me of the late Curt Hennig. Benoit walks into a spinning heel kick which almost causes a decapitation! Benoit backdrops Cole Scorpio out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Chris Benoit. Big dropkick by Chris Benoit, who got a ton of air on the move. Cole gets rocked with a brutal elbow to the jaw by Benoit. A few more of those and Cole will go down worse than Bart Gunn at 'Mania 15. There's a two count on the pin. Cole reverses a Chris Benoit hammerlock. Badly executed second rope splash by Cole. Covers for a quick two count. Flying knee to the face from Cole Scorpio. For the record it was more of a Rusty Wizard than a Shining one. Pin, but Benoit is out just before the three count. Benoit blocks a punch. Cole takes a back suplex. Cole Scorpio pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Benoit walks into a spinning heel kick which almost causes a decapitation! Chris Benoit is in trouble. Scorpio Bomb!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

WINNER: Cole Scorpio

MATCH RATING: **** 1/2