RCF SmackDown

Hank Hanson vs Hardcore Holly.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Wack kick from Hanson. Hardcore backdrops Hank Hanson out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Hardcore Holly. Hardcore Holly hits a right hand on Hank Hanson and follows it up with a couple more. Hardcore whips Hanson into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Hardcore Holly scores with a crappy looking standing spinebuster. Could have been done a hell of a lot better though. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Hanson kicks Hardcore Holly in the gut to reverse the momentum. Hardcore takes a vertical suplex from Hank Hanson. BRUTAL forearm by Hanson, the operative word being brutal. There's a two count on the pin. Side suplex from Hanson. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Hank Hanson gets taken down out of nowhere! Hardcore Holly DDTs Hanson, but it just looked terrible. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Hardcore Holly misses a clothesline. Hardcore Holly hooks up a suplex, but Hanson 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: Hank Hanson

A video is played, hyping Judgment Day.

Phillip Phillips is backstage, talking to an unidentified person on a cell phone. We hear him tell them to be ready, as something is going to happen soon.

Phillip Phillips vs Randy Orton.
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The Match: Phillip Phillips strikes Orton. Randy Orton fights out of a grapple. Phillip takes a headbutt from Randy Orton. The ref is bumped, as goes down after accidentally getting caught by an elbow to the face. Spear! Phillip is down! Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Randy Orton gets taken down out of nowhere! Phillip Phillips arm drags Orton over and locks on an armbar. Phillip Phillips hits a shitty missile dropkick on Orton. There's a two count on the pin. Flying knee to the face from Phillip Phillips. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Randy Orton comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Spinebuster by Randy Orton. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Phillip Phillips avoids a Randy Orton avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Randy Reaume comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Randy Orton turns around. Randy Reaume drops Orton to the canvas. Randy Reaume quickly locks on the Anaconda Vice! Randy leaves the ring, the damage done! Cover gets three for Phillip Phillips, Orton got pinned. Phillip Phillips smiles and walks over and shakes hands with Randy Reaume, thanking him for interfering and helping win this match.

Aidan Raider vs The Rock.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Raider hits a back kick, doubling Rock over. Rock ducks a wild right hand. Spear by The Rock. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Raider! Aidan Raider is in trouble. Rock Bottom!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

Randy Orton is in the ring, and he calls out Aidan Raider. Down the aisle comes Raider, ready to fight. He enters the ring and begins to brawl, but quickly Batista \ HHH come out of the crowd and make it three-on-one. They beat down Aidan Raider and drag him to the corner. Orton gives the order, and they ram him groin first into the steel ring post. They walk off, leaving him down in agony.

Chris Jericho and Ryan Savage vs Cole Scorpio and Chris Benoit.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Jericho walks into a spinning heel kick which almost causes a decapitation! Back heel kick from Cole on Jericho but it misses by miles. Covers for a quick two count. Tag between Cole Scorpio and Chris Benoit. Benoit \ Cole whip Jericho into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. A Gut buster connects on Jericho and hits hard. There's a two count on the pin. Back suplex on Jericho. Chris Benoit misses a clothesline. Tiger suplex on Benoit. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Tag to Ryan Savage. Savage hits an arm drag on Benoit, follows it up with about 3 more and locks in an armbar for good measure. Savage tries to channel the power of Kawada, but ends up channeling the power of Trish Stratus instead by hitting a high kick on Chris Benoit. Chris Benoit reverses a hip toss. Benoit tags out to Cole Scorpio. Back heel kick from Cole on Savage but it misses by miles. Cole Scorpio blasts Savage with a superkick. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Ryan Savage gets hip tossed by Cole. Savage blocks a punch. Badly executed second rope splash by Savage. Ryan Savage gets a roll-up...and grabs a handful of tights as well! The referee doesn't see it: 1....2...3!! Randy \ Phillip come running down the aisle and into the ring! Cole turns around...straight into a Phillips Screwdriver!! Randy Reaume stands above the downed Cole Scorpio while Phillip Phillips poses.

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Jacob Wolfe vs AJ Styles.

Match Background: Styles is making his debut at this show. This match is for the WWE United States title. Jacob Wolfe has been WWE United States champion since 27 May 2012.

The Match: Jacob suplexes Styles to the canvas and picks the opponent back up again. Jacob strikes away at AJ Styles, not doing much damage at all. Jacob Wolfe strikes AJ Styles with a hard blow. Running clothesline from Jacob Wolfe was actually MIGHTY sloppy. Styles counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Styles hits a dropkick on Jacob Wolfe and gets right back up. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Jacob is down! Covers for a quick two count. Jacob counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Jacob Wolfe hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. There's a two count on the pin. Chin crusher by Jacob Wolfe, the execution wasn't great though. I'd like to see a good Chin Crusher, that just sounds devastating. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Styles reverses a waistlock. AJ Styles strikes Jacob. AJ Styles misses a clothesline. Right hand from Jacob on Styles. Jacob Wolfe gets whipped into the corner. Styles charges in, but into a pair of raised boots. Jacob uses a roll up, with feet on the second rope! The referee hasn't seen it: 1....2....3!!

WINNER: Jacob Wolfe

Triple H is in the ring, carrying the World Heavyweight belt. Cole Scorpio comes down and gets in the ring. After a few words, Cole grabs the belt and waffles the champion with it, knocking him out. Cole Scorpio poses above him, the belt in his hands.

Eric Bischoff is backstage, and announces that at Bad Blood we will see Triple H vs. Cole Scorpio vs. Aidan Raider for the World Heavyweight Title.

Matt Redd vs Hank Hanson.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Hanson takes a back suplex. Hank Hanson avoids a Matt Redd avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Hanson strikes away at Matt Redd, not doing much damage at all. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Forward suplex from Hanson, but not done very well. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Matt Redd avoids a Hank Hanson avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Face crusher from Redd on Hanson sets up for an elbowdrop. BRUTAL forearm by Redd, the operative word being brutal. Covers for a quick two count. Chin crusher by Matt Redd, the execution wasn't great though. I'd like to see a good Chin Crusher, that just sounds devastating. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Hank Hanson powers out of a Matt Redd headlock. Hank Hanson hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Matt Redd avoids a Hank Hanson avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Redd scores with a forearm, sending Hanson down into the corner. The referee pulls Matt Redd away to get the break. Wait! Hanson has pulled something out of his tights. Matt Redd walks over...and gets floored by a punch! No, the referee saw the brass knuckles! We have DQ decision!

WINNER: Matt Redd via Disqualification

A black stretch limo pulls up outside the arena, and out steps AJ Styles, making his first appearance in the promotion. He looks around, then heads toward the locker room.

Chris Jericho vs Chris Benoit.

Match Background: This will be a submission bout.

The Match: Chris Jericho just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Benoit. Jericho tastes a high angle back suplex. If Spike Lee can sue TNN over the Spike TV nonsense, then Kurt Angle should be able to sue SOMEONE for that. Vertical suplex by Chris Benoit. Chris Jericho reverses a hip toss. GORGEOUS Spinning bulldog in the corner and Benoit is down. Chris Jericho gets taken down out of nowhere! Gutwrench into a stomach breaker. Jericho may be winded. TIGER DRIVER '91~! Almost KILLS Jericho. Chris Jericho reverses a hip toss. Chris Jericho kicks the leg, knocks Benoit down, and goes to work on it. Benoit counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Chris Jericho takes a butterfly suplex from Benoit. Chris Benoit has Chris Jericho down...and locks in the Crippler Crossface for the submission victory!

We see Ryan Savage arriving backstage...wait a second! Randy Reaume and Phillip Phillips! They just hit him over the head with a tire iron! Will Ryan be able to compete tonight??

Kurt Angle and Cole Scorpio vs Randy Reaume and Phillip Phillips.

Match Background: Kurt Angle is the reigning WWE World champion, and has been since 27 May 2012. Phillip Phillips is the reigning WWE Intercontinental champion, and has been since 03 May 2012.

The Match: Cole takes a chop from Phillip. Phillip hits a soaring kick on Cole. Covers for a quick two count. Phillip tags out to Randy Reaume. Phillip \ Randy whip Cole into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. Hooks the leg for a two count. Hard back suplex on Cole. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Cole Scorpio reverses a hip toss. Cole Scorpio uses a running dropkick into the corner. That was just...ugh. Covers for a quick two count. Tag to Kurt Angle. Tiger bomb by Kurt Angle, executed to perfection. We don't see too many good looking Tiger bombs. Pin, but Randy is out just before the three count. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Angle. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Angle goes for a splash but Randy puts the knees up. Randy Reaume hits a rolling kick on Angle. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Tag to Phillip Phillips. Angle takes a chop from Phillip. Tag to Cole Scorpio. Cole walks into a spinning heel kick which almost causes a decapitation! Cole Scorpio climbs to the top rope, ready to leap at Phillip. Kurt Angle bounces off the ropes for an elbow drop without seeing his partner, and crotches Cole by accident. Phillip Phillips moves in for the kill. Phillips Screwdriver!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

WINNER: Phillip Phillips & Randy Reaume

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THURSDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN

Jacob Wolfe vs Bradshaw.

Match Background: Jacob Wolfe is the reigning WWE United States champion, and has been since 27 May 2012.

The Match: Bradshaw hits Jacob. Jacob counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Bradshaw takes a right hand to the temple from Jacob. I bet those hurt more than Sgt. Slaughter's Noogies. Bradshaw charges, Jacob moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Jacob Wolfe nearly ends the career of Bradshaw with a screwed up german suplex. GET AWAY FROM THE WRESTLING BUSINESS! Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Bradshaw avoids a Jacob Wolfe avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Bradshaw strikes Jacob Wolfe with a hard blow. Powerslam from Bradshaw on Jacob. Covers for a quick two count. Sloppy discus punch from Bradshaw barely connects on Jacob. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Bradshaw misses a clothesline. Big clothesline from Jacob. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Bradshaw reverses a Jacob Wolfe hammerlock. Bradshaw moves in for the kill. Fallaway Slam!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

WINNER: Bradshaw

Basham Brothers vs Dudley Boyz.

Match Background: This will be a hardcore bout. Dudley Boyz are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion.

The Match: D-Von Dudley charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Basham Brothers whip D-Von into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. Ouch! Bubba just got flapjacked off the ropes through a table. D-Von blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Bodyslam by Bubba. Whip into an upright table by Bubba. Side suplex from D-Von. Danny gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Danny Basham is in big trouble...3D!! 1....2....3!

WINNERS: The Dudley Boyz

Hank Hanson vs A-Train.

Match Background: None.

The Match: A weak headbutt on A-Train by Hanson causes nothing but pain for both. A-Train counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! A-Train hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. A-Train DDTs Hank Hanson. Rhyno comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Hank Hanson turns around. Rhyno spins Hanson around. Rhyno hits the Gore! Rhyno leaves the ring, the damage done! Cover gets three for A-Train, Hanson got pinned. Rhyno remains in the ring. Hank Hanson pushes the referee away. Hank Hanson spins Rhyno around, locks in the Lady and the Lake, and had to be fought off by 8 or 9 security guards.

WINNER: A-Train

AJ Styles vs CM Punk.

Match Background: None.

The Match: AJ Styles strikes Punk. Styles hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Styles uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! 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. Punk blocks a kick from AJ Styles. A Gut buster connects on Styles and hits hard. SUPER frankensteiner on Styles, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. There's a two count on the pin. Styles flips out of a CM Punk bodyslam attempt. Styles crushes Punk with a running senton. There's a two count on the pin. Power drive elbow by AJ Styles. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Punk counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! CM Punk strikes Styles. Punk goes for a splash but Styles puts the knees up. Spin kick by AJ Styles to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. CM Punk can barely stand. Here it comes - Styles Clash. 1....2...3, it's finished.

WINNER: AJ Styles

Phillip Phillips vs Edge.

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

The Match: Edge gets hip tossed by Phillip. Phillip Phillips arm drags Edge over and locks on an armbar. There's a two count on the pin. Edge counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Bodyslam by Edge. Covers for a quick two count. Massive backbreaker on Phillip and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. There's a two count on the pin. Edge drops an elbow...but Phillip Phillips moves out of the way. Phillip tries to channel the power of Kawada, but ends up channeling the power of Trish Stratus instead by hitting a high kick on Edge. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Edge flips out of a Phillip Phillips bodyslam attempt. Edge charges, Phillip moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Full nelson slam on Phillip. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Edge drops an elbow...but Phillip Phillips moves out of the way. The two competitors end up fighting to the outside of the ring. The referee tells them to bring it back in, but neither of them are listening. The ref tries again, and again they keep brawling. The referee completes a ten count, ending the match in a double count out! Edge offers a handshake to Phillip...and he accepts it! No! Phillip Phillips levels Edge with a cheap shot right hand! Phillip Phillips spins Edge around. Phillip Phillips hits the Phillips Screwdriver! Edge has been floored after the match.

WINNER: Double Countout

John Cena vs Eddie Guerrero.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Dropkick connects to the butt of the jaw and Cena goes down. Standing leg lariat by Eddie Guerrero on Cena. Hard back suplex on Cena. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Flying elbow from Eddie Guerrero connects. John Cena avoids a Eddie Guerrero avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Eddie Guerrero by Cena. Remember when that was a legit finish? Spinebuster by John Cena. Hooks the leg for a two count. Cena walks into a drop toe hold. Eddie crushes Cena with a huge legdrop. Covers for a quick two count. Vicious kick to the teeth from Eddie Guerrero. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Cena reverses a waistlock. Eddie gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Eddie backdrops John Cena out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Eddie Guerrero. Hard back suplex on Cena. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Eddie Guerrero has John Cena down on the canvas and is ascending the corner. Through the air, Frog Splash! 1....2....3.

WINNER: Eddie Guerrero

Aidan Raider vs The Rock vs Rey Mysterio vs Chris Jericho.

The Match: Aidan Raider strikes Rock. Raider hits an arm drag on Rock, follows it up with about 3 more and locks in an armbar for good measure. Hooks the leg for a two count. The Rock elbows Aidan Raider in the face to break a hammerlock. Rock tags out to Chris Jericho. Hard back suplex on Raider. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. The ref is bumped, as goes down after accidentally getting caught by an elbow to the face. SHINING WIZARD~! on Raider by Jericho! Cover, but there's no one to count for Chris Jericho! Flying elbow from Chris Jericho connects. Jericho charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Tag between Aidan Raider and Rey Mysterio. Rey crushes Jericho with a running senton. Jericho takes a flying neckbreaker from Rey Mysterio. Rey walks into a drop toe hold. Hard back suplex on Rey. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Rey walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one of those though? Tag to Aidan Raider. Raider hits a dropkick on Rey Mysterio. Actually, it barely touched! Aidan Raider with an enziguri! HBK isn't moving...uh oh. Oh, sorry, I had a flashback to the last time I got fooled. Rey Mysterio charges, Raider moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Rey Mysterio floors Raider, then signals for the West Coast Hop. Meanwhile, Aidan Raider has something in his hands. Rey comes over...and gets nailed with a set of brass knuckles! The referee wakes up to see the pinfall: 1....2....3! It's over.

WINNER: Aidan Raider

Cole Scorpio and Mike Cole vs Randy Reaume and Phillip Phillips.

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

The Match: Mike Cole hits a shaky delayed suplex on Randy. Tag to Phillip Phillips. Mike Cole arm drags Phillip over and locks on an armbar. Tag between Mike Cole and Cole Scorpio. Flying elbow off the top rope by Cole Scorpio, getting as close to zero air as possible. Tag between Phillip Phillips and Randy Reaume. Flying elbow off the top rope by Cole Scorpio, getting as close to zero air as possible. Swan dive headbutt from Cole but without much elevation on the move. Randy Reaume is in trouble. Here it comes - Scorpio Bomb. 1....2...3, it's finished.

WINNERS: Cole Scorpio & Mike Cole

Rock, Mysterio and Jericho?

I'm a boss.

Test vs William Regal.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Stun Gun from William Regal! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Reverse DDT on Test. Covers for a quick two count. Test is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Test strikes away at William Regal, not doing much damage at all. Test slams William Regal down. Regal is sure in trouble now. Covers for a quick two count. Test turns Regal inside-out with a clothesline. Reminds me of Willow's 'Bored Now' skin ripping finisher. Inside joke, don't worry about it. Pin, but Regal is out just before the three count. Test with a badly-executed spinning neckbreaker on Regal. One more performed that badly and this match will end on a bad note, if you get my drift. Regal blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Test takes a quick lariat. Covers for a quick two count. Belly to belly off the top rope! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Test tastes a high angle back suplex. If Spike Lee can sue TNN over the Spike TV nonsense, then Kurt Angle should be able to sue SOMEONE for that. Regal drives a HARD forearm into the chest of Test. Test pushes out of a William Regal hold. Big kick from Test staggers Regal but that's about it. Flapjack from Test on Regal. William Regal can barely stand. Test Drive! 1....2....3.

WINNER: Test

Chris Jericho vs Matt Hardy Version 1.0.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Matt Hardy Version 1.0 strikes Jericho. Lightning kick by Matt on Jericho. There's a two count on the pin. Chris Jericho is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. STIFF high kick on Matt by Chris Jericho. Hard back suplex on Matt. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Lightning kick by Jericho on Matt. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Jericho crushes Matt with a sweet running senton. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Jericho is down! Flying reverse elbow by Matt Hardy Version 1.0. Matt goes for a splash but Jericho puts the knees up. Chris Jericho floors Matt Hardy Version 1.0. Lionsault! 1....2....3.

WINNER: Chris Jericho

Aidan Raider vs Phillip Phillips.

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

The Match: Phillip takes a kick to the chest, and staggers back. A blind charge only gets an even HARDER kick. Raider snapmares Phillip Phillips and goes for the DREADED chinlock. Raider hits a spinning back kick. All those spinning kicks look alike, don't they. Raider hits a dropkick on Phillip Phillips. Actually, it barely touched! Raider goes for a splash but Phillip puts the knees up. Face crusher from Phillip on Raider sets up for an elbowdrop. Back heel kick from Phillip on Raider but it misses by miles. Covers for a quick two count. Aidan Raider avoids a Phillip Phillips avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Flying elbow off the top rope by Aidan Raider, getting as close to zero air as possible. Hooks the leg for a two count. Flying knee to the face from Aidan Raider. For the record it was more of a Rusty Wizard than a Shining one. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Phillip Phillips once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Raider takes a kick to the chest, and staggers back. A blind charge only gets an even HARDER kick. Raider backdrops Phillip Phillips out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Aidan Raider. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Raider. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Randy Reaume comes running down the aisle with a chair! Phillip and Aidan Raider continue fighting, unaware of the intrusion. Randy Reaume slides in and prepares to swing the chair...but Aidan Raider moves! Randy accidentally blasts Phillip with a chair to the head! Aidan Raider throws Randy out of the ring! Aidan Raider moves in for the kill. Spear!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Phillip is pounding the canvas with punches, shouting about how unfair everything is.

WINNER: Aidan Raider

Rob Van Dam vs Ryan Savage vs Randy Orton.

Match Background: This will be an elimination bout.

The Match: RVD hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Dropkick connects to the butt of the jaw and Savage goes down. Randy Orton powers out of a Rob Van Dam headlock. Running knee lift from Randy Orton. Ryan Savage hits a shitty missile dropkick on Orton. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! RVD hits a dropkick on Ryan Savage and gets right back up. Savage ducks a wild right hand. Orton \ Savage hook up RVD, then hit a double suplex. Spear! RVD is down! The ref gets into position, administers the three count, and it's over. Randy Orton pins RVD. Nice piledriver on Savage. Orton charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Flying knee to the face from Ryan Savage. For the record it was more of a Rusty Wizard than a Shining one. Covers for a quick two count. Orton kicks Ryan Savage in the gut to reverse the momentum. Spinebuster by Randy Orton. Ryan Savage can barely stand. RKO!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

Winner: Randy Orton


Mike Cole vs Randy Reaume.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Randy Reaume connects with a back heel kick on Mike and gets back up quickly. Dropkick connects to the butt of the jaw and Mike goes down. 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. Hard back suplex on Mike. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Mike blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Randy Reaume walks into a chop to the pecs. Ouchy. Mike Cole DDTs Randy, but it just looked terrible. Covers for a quick two count. Randy counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. SUPER frankensteiner on Mike, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Covers for a quick two count. Tiger suplex on Mike. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Mike Cole once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. A kick from Mike is delivered to the leg. Randy blocks a punch. Second rope flying axe handle, Mike goes down. One day, Randy might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Randy Reaume gets a roll-up...and grabs a handful of tights as well! The referee doesn't see it: 1....2...3!!

WINNER: Randy Reaume

The Rock vs Tajiri.

Match Background: Tajiri is the reigning WWE Cruiserweight champion.

The Match: Fallaway slam by The Rock puts down Tajiri. The Rock hits a bulldog off the ropes. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tajiri blocks a punch. Tajiri just WAFFLES Rock with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Tajiri hits a rolling kick on Rock. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Hooks the leg for a two count. Springboard dropkick from Tajiri. Nicely done. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Tajiri uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Rock ducks a wild right hand. Full nelson slam on Tajiri. Hooks the leg for a two count. Spear! Tajiri is down! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Flying shoulder tackle by Rock sends Tajiri CRASHING to the mat. Tajiri gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Tajiri comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Implant DDT by Tajiri! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Diamond Dust from Tajiri, Rock is out! Tajiri moves in for the kill. BUZZSAW KICK!!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

Triple H vs Cole Scorpio.

Match Background: Triple H is the reigning World Heavyweight champion.

The Match: Cole Scorpio strikes HHH. HHH pushes out of a Cole Scorpio hold. Cole Scorpio takes a right hand to the temple from HHH. I bet those hurt more than Sgt. Slaughter's Noogies. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Triple H scores with a crappy looking standing spinebuster. Could have been done a hell of a lot better though. Cover, but there's no one to count for Triple H! Cole Scorpio elbows Triple H in the face to break a hammerlock. Cole hits a dropkick on Triple H. Actually, it barely touched! Cole tries to channel the power of Kawada, but ends up channeling the power of Trish Stratus instead by hitting a high kick on Triple H. 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. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! HHH blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Triple H DDTs Cole, but it just looked terrible. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Cole Scorpio fights out of a grapple. Triple H takes a nasty tumble from the top to the outside after a shove from Cole Scorpio! The referee count to ten, then calls for the bell. HHH gets counted out.

WINNER: Cole Scorpio via Countout

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Aidan Raider vs A.P.A.

The Match: Raider receives some punishment by Farooq but with that horrid offense, we're the only ones truly being punished. Bradshaw strikes Aidan Raider with a hard blow. A.P.A. whip Raider into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. Covers for a quick two count. Farooq DDTs Aidan Raider. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! A.P.A. whip Raider into the corner. Farooq whips Bradshaw in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Farooq pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Back heel kick from Raider on Bradshaw. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Farooq fights out of a grapple. Aidan Raider takes a right hand to the temple from Farooq. A.P.A. whip Raider into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. There's a two count on the pin. Raider reverses a waistlock. Aidan Raider blasts Bradshaw with a superkick. The ref is bumped, as goes down after accidentally getting caught by an elbow to the face. Bradshaw knocks Raider to the outside, then signals for the Clothesline From Hell. He reaches out of the ring for Aidan Raider...and gets clobbered with the ring bell! Right to the head! The referee wakes up to see Raider sliding in and making the pinfall: 1....2....3! Forget about it.

WINNER: Aidan Raider

Matt Redd vs Matt Hardy Version 1.0.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Matt takes a chop from Redd. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 reverses a hip toss. Dropkick connects to the butt of the jaw and Redd goes down. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! Vicious kick to the teeth from Matt Hardy Version 1.0. Cover, but there's no one to count for Matt Hardy Version 1.0! Matt Redd is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Matt tastes a high angle back suplex. If Spike Lee can sue TNN over the Spike TV nonsense, then Kurt Angle should be able to sue SOMEONE for that. Matt Redd hits a shaky delayed suplex on Matt. Davey Boy Smith is looking down from heaven...and shaking his head in disapproval. Hooks the leg for a two count. Forward suplex from Redd. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Matt blocks a kick from Matt Redd. Full nelson slam on Redd. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Matt Redd powers out of a Matt Hardy Version 1.0 headlock. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 takes a nasty tumble from the top to the outside after a shove from Matt Redd! The referee count to ten, then calls for the bell. Matt gets counted out. Matt Hardy Version 1.0 slides to the outside and grabs a chair, then climbs back into the ring. Redd turns around...and gets planted with a huge chair shot to the head! He is left down and out on the canvas.

WINNER: Matt Hardy via Countout

Mike Cole vs Phillip Phillips.

Match Background: This match is for the WWE Intercontinental title. Phillip Phillips has been WWE Intercontinental champion since 03 May 2012.

The Match: Mike hits a soaring kick on Phillip. Mike tries to channel the power of Kawada, but ends up channeling the power of Trish Stratus instead by hitting a high kick on Phillip Phillips. Covers for a quick two count. Mike Cole misses a clothesline. Mike takes a kick to the chest, and staggers back. A blind charge only gets an even HARDER kick. Phillip hits a dropkick on Mike Cole. Actually, it barely touched! Hooks the leg for a two count. Phillip Phillips blasts Mike with a superkick. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Flying elbow from Phillip Phillips, grazing the target slightly. Phillip walks into a drop toe hold. Weak bodyslam by Mike. Covers for a quick two count. Side suplex from Mike. Pin, but Phillip is out just before the three count. Phillip takes a hard, stinging chop from Mike. One word: Ow. Mike Cole gets back up now and snap suplexes Phillip. Phillip Phillips is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Face crusher from Phillip on Mike sets up for an elbowdrop. Slingshot clothesline by Phillip, who almost messed it up by slipping on the ropes. Phillip Phillips gets a roll-up...and grabs a handful of tights as well! The referee doesn't see it: 1....2...3!!

WINNER: Phillip Phillips

Kurt Angle vs Randy Reaume.

Match Background: Kurt Angle is the reigning WWE World champion, and has been since 27 May 2012.

The Match: Randy gets rocked with a brutal elbow to the jaw by Angle. Randy Reaume gets knocked to the ground by Angle. Here it comes...Ankle Lock! Early on in the match and Randy could tap! Randy rolls through..and Angle counters a rollup with a rollup of his own! 1..2..3!! Randy Reaume gives a murderous look toward Kurt Angle...and attacks! Angle gets dropped to the canvas, then battered with a barrage of rights and lefts. Randy picks him up...and locks him into the anaconda vice, nearly breaking his arm!

Winner: Kurt Angle

La Resistance vs Billy and Chuck.

The Match: Big kick from Billy staggers Grenier but that's about it. Powerslam from Billy Gunn on Grenier. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Chuck Palumbo. Billy and Chuck whip Grenier into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Grenier gets splashed in the corner. Hooks the leg for a two count. Chuck Palumbo strikes Sylvan Grenier. Palumbo drops an elbow...but Sylvan Grenier moves out of the way. Sylvan Grenier scores with a crappy looking standing spinebuster. Could have been done a hell of a lot better though. Tag to Rene Dupree. BIG clothesline on Palumbo. Full nelson slam on Palumbo. Chuck Palumbo pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Tag to Billy Gunn. Powerslam from Billy Gunn on Dupree. Side suplex from Billy. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Billy Gunn hits a right hand on Rene Dupree and follows it up with a couple more. Rene Dupree elbows Billy Gunn in the face to break a hammerlock. Spinebuster by Rene Dupree. La Resistance have Billy Gunn to themselves. La Crepe! 1....2....3! It's over.

WINNERS: La Resistance

Cole Scorpio vs Brock Lesnar.

The Match: Cole hits a quick kick on Lesnar. Cole walks into a drop toe hold. Lesnar slams Cole Scorpio. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Brock Lesnar just KILLS Cole Scorpio! Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Lesnar goes for a splash but Cole puts the knees up. Lesnar walks into a spinning heel kick which almost causes a decapitation! Badly executed second rope splash by Cole. Covers for a quick two count. Cole face jams Brock Lesnar. Pin, but Lesnar is out just before the three count. Lesnar backdrops Cole Scorpio out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Brock Lesnar. Spear by Brock Lesnar. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Cole blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Cole Scorpio moves in for the kill. Scorpio Bomb!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Cole Scorpio is still in the ring celebrating. Brock Lesnar pushes the referee away. Brock Lesnar spins Cole around. Brock Lesnar hits the F5 and leaves the ring with Cole Scorpio still in the ring on his back.

WINNER: Cole Scorpio

Chris Benoit vs Christian.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Double arm suplex by Chris Benoit connects as Christian hits hard. Christian fights out of a grapple. Christian hits some punches. How generic. Christian whips Benoit into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Belly to belly off the top rope! Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Benoit ducks a wild right hand. Christian tastes a high angle back suplex. If Spike Lee can sue TNN over the Spike TV nonsense, then Kurt Angle should be able to sue SOMEONE for that. Benoit almost belly-to-belly suplexes Christian through the mat. What? It's possible. Hooks the leg for a two count. Corkscrew BRAINBUSTAH~! Christian gets destroyed by it. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Christian reverses a Chris Benoit hammerlock. Spear by Christian. Pin, but Benoit is out just before the three count. Christian goes for a splash but Benoit puts the knees up. Chris Benoit floors Christian. Here it comes...Crippler Crossface! Christian taps!

WINNER: Chris Benoit

Rikishi vs Jacob Wolfe.

Match Background: Jacob Wolfe is the reigning WWE United States champion, and has been since 27 May 2012.

The Match: Weak bodyslam on Jacob by Rikishi sets up a legdrop. Rikishi hits a piledriver on Jacob Wolfe. I know I wouldn't let someone that bad give me a piledriver. Covers for a quick two count. Rikishi goes for a splash but Jacob puts the knees up. Rikishi receives some punishment by Jacob Wolfe but with that horrid offense, we're the only ones truly being punished. Running clothesline from Jacob Wolfe was actually MIGHTY sloppy. Hooks the leg for a two count. Jacob Wolfe turns Rikishi inside-out with a clothesline. Reminds me of Willow's 'Bored Now' skin ripping finisher. Inside joke, don't worry about it. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Jacob Wolfe snap suplexes Rikishi HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Jacob is now a bonifide HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Rikishi blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Rikishi DDTs Jacob, but it just looked terrible. Covers for a quick two count. Sloppy discus punch from Rikishi barely connects on Jacob. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Rikishi with a badly-executed spinning neckbreaker on Jacob. One more performed that badly and this match will end on a bad note, if you get my drift. Uninspired brawling from Rikishi. Jacob Wolfe reverses a hip toss. Running clothesline from Jacob Wolfe was actually MIGHTY sloppy. Chin crusher by Jacob Wolfe, the execution wasn't great though. I'd like to see a good Chin Crusher, that just sounds devastating. Rikishi is in trouble. Here it comes - Wolfe Clash. 1....2...3, it's finished.

WINNER: Jacob Wolfe

Dark Angel vs Johnny Stamboli.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Dark Angel snap suplexes Stamboli. DA charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. DA is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Stamboli whips DA into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Death valley driver by Johnny Stamboli! No one executes that move properly anymore. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Dark Angel fights out of a grapple. BAAACK Body drop by Stamboli gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Gutwrench into a powerbomb, aka the Doctor Bomb and Stamboli hits hard. Covers for a quick two count. Stamboli gets hit with SPLASH MOUNTAIN~! out of the corner! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Stamboli ducks a wild right hand. Stamboli hits a piledriver on Dark Angel. That used to end matches, you know. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Dark Angel fights out of a grapple. Dark Angel floors Johnny Stamboli. Johnny Stamboli gets locked in the Figure Four! Submission victory!

WINNER: Dark Angel

La Resistance vs A.P.A.

The Match: Uninspired brawling from Sylvan Grenier. Sylvan Grenier hits a right hand on Bradshaw. Covers for a quick two count. Tag to Rene Dupree. Sylvan Grenier scoops up Bradshaw. Dupree bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. Covers for a quick two count. Dupree slams Bradshaw down and motions to the crowd. Bradshaw elbows Rene Dupree in the face to break a hammerlock. Bradshaw hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag to Farooq. Weak bodyslam by Farooq. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Farooq strikes Rene Dupree with a hard blow. Dupree kicks Farooq in the gut to reverse the momentum. Flying shoulder tackle by Dupree sends Farooq CRASHING to the mat. Tag between Rene Dupree and Sylvan Grenier. Uninspired brawling from Sylvan Grenier. Tag between Farooq and Bradshaw. Sylvan Grenier hits a right hand on Bradshaw. La Resistance have Bradshaw to themselves. La Crepe! 1....2....3! It's over.

WINNER: La Resistance

Kurt Angle vs Undertaker.

The Match: Kurt Angle charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Spinebuster by Undertaker. Hooks the leg for a two count. Undertaker gets taken down out of nowhere! Double arm suplex by Kurt Angle connects as Undertaker hits hard. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Angle. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. There's a two count on the pin. Kurt Angle scores with a big spinebuster. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Flying shoulder tackle by Angle sends Undertaker CRASHING to the mat. Undertaker powers out of a headlock. Massive backbreaker on Angle and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Covers for a quick two count. Undertaker scores with a big spinebuster. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! BIG clothesline on Angle. Undertaker hits some punches. How generic. Angle ducks a wild right hand. Kurt Angle snap suplexes Undertaker HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Angle is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! NASTY Tiger Suplex by Kurt Angle on Undertaker. Kurt Angle moves in for the kill. Angle Slam! 1....2....3.

WINNER: Kurt Angle

Triple H vs Goldberg.

The Match: HHH takes a weak kick. Goldberg punches away at Triple H only to get the tides turned quickly. Goldberg strikes Triple H. Big forearm by Goldberg draws laughter from the crowd because it was THAT bad. Triple H fights out of a grapple. Running clothesline from Triple H was actually MIGHTY sloppy. Triple H hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. There's a two count on the pin. Goldberg reverses a hip toss. Goldberg hits a sloppy ass bulldog off the ropes. Hooks the leg for a two count. Goldberg connects with a crappy looking standing spinebuster. Does everyone use that move these days? Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Triple H pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Triple H strikes Goldberg. Goldberg avoids a Triple H avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Goldberg hits a weak elbow on Triple H. Triple H is in trouble. Jackknife!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

WINNER: Bill Goldberg

The Rock vs Test.

The Match: STIFF~! chop lights up Test who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Test gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Test by Rock. Remember when that was a legit finish? Test charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. The Rock misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Running clothesline from Test was actually MIGHTY sloppy. Big clothesline from Test. Covers for a quick two count. Rock blocks a punch. Full nelson slam on Test. Hooks the leg for a two count. Spear! Test is down! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Test blocks a kick from The Rock. Wack kick from Test. Test charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Running knee lift from The Rock. The Rock floors Test. Test gets locked in the Sharpshooter! Submission victory!

WINNER: The Rock

Cole Scorpio vs Randy Orton.

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

The Match: Running knee lift from Randy Orton. Full nelson slam on Cole. Hooks the leg for a two count. Cole blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Cole Scorpio strikes Orton. Orton walks into a spinning heel kick which almost causes a decapitation! There's a two count on the pin. Flying knee to the face from Cole Scorpio. For the record it was more of a Rusty Wizard than a Shining one. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Cole Scorpio arm drags Orton over and locks on an armbar. Orton blocks a kick from Cole Scorpio. Full nelson slam on Cole. Covers for a quick two count. Death valley driver by Randy Orton! No one executes that move properly anymore. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Randy Orton with a spinning neckbreaker on Cole. Randy Orton hits some punches. How generic. Cole Scorpio once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Cole hits a dropkick on Randy Orton. Actually, it barely touched! Cole Scorpio with an enziguri! HBK isn't moving...uh oh. Oh, sorry, I had a flashback to the last time I got fooled. Cole Scorpio moves in for the kill. Scorpio Bomb!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Cole Scorpio offers a handshake to Orton...and he accepts it!

WINNER: Cole Scorpio

What happened to me =(

A-Train vs AJ Styles.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Uninspired brawling from A-Train. Wack kick from A-Train. Big kick from A-Train staggers Styles but that's about it. AJ Styles takes a right hand to the temple from A-Train. A-Train gets taken down out of nowhere! AJ Styles hits a rolling kick on A-Train. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Spinning bulldog in the corner and A-Train is down! Covers for a quick two count. A-Train is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. A-Train hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. Covers for a quick two count. Sloppy discus punch from A-Train barely connects on Styles. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. A-Train misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. AJ Styles strikes A-Train. A-Train reverses a hip toss. Big kick from A-Train staggers Styles but that's about it. AJ Styles can barely stand. Derailer! 1....2....3.

WINNER: A-Train

The Rock vs Kane.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Kane connects with rights and lefts and The Rock is down! STIFF~! chop lights up Rock who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! BAAACK Body drop by Rock gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Kane slams The Rock down and motions to the crowd. Kane misses a clothesline. The Rock with a spinning neckbreaker on Kane. Full nelson slam on Kane. Hooks the leg for a two count. Kane blocks a kick from The Rock. Full nelson slam on Rock. There's a two count on the pin. Spear! Rock is down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Rock pushes out of a Kane hold. Rock slams Kane. Kane counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Rude Awakening neckbreaker on The Rock by Kane. Remember when that was a legit finish? Kane moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Choke Slam. 1....2...3, it's finished.

WINNER: Kane

Goldberg vs Scott Steiner.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Scott Steiner strikes Goldberg with a hard blow. Scott Steiner hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. Covers for a quick two count. Goldberg pushes out of a Scott Steiner hold. Goldberg punches away at Scott Steiner only to get the tides turned quickly. Punch by Goldberg, missing Poppa Pump COMPLETELY. I'm just glad thatPoppa Pump didn't sell it. There's a two count on the pin. Goldberg scores with a shitty standing spinebuster. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Poppa Pump takes a couple of weak clotheslines. Poppa Pump counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Big clothesline from Poppa Pump. Covers for a quick two count. Flapjack from Poppa Pump on Goldberg. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Poppa Pump slams Goldberg down. Goldberg is sure in trouble now. Uninspired brawling from Scott Steiner. Goldberg powers out of a Scott Steiner headlock. Big forearm by Goldberg draws laughter from the crowd because it was THAT bad. Goldberg knocks Poppa Pump down to the canvas with a clothesline. Goldberg moves in for the kill. Jackknife!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

WINNER: Goldberg

Dark Angel vs Mark Jindrak.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Mark Jindrak just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from DA. Double arm suplex by Dark Angel connects as Jindrak hits hard. Fallaway slam by Dark Angel puts down Mark Jindrak. DA drives a thrust kick into the chest of Jindrak. Jindrak ducks a wild right hand. Bodyslam by Jindrak. Spinebuster by Mark Jindrak. There's a two count on the pin. DA counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Tiger bomb by Dark Angel, which is nowhere near as cool as a botched Pedigree but gets the job done. There's a two count on the pin. Northern Lights Bomb very nearly crushes the spine of Jindrak! Pin, but Jindrak is out just before the three count. Mark Jindrak comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. DA gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Jindrak drops an elbow...but Dark Angel moves out of the way. Mark Jindrak takes a butterfly suplex from DA. Dark Angel moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Heaven to Hell. 1....2...3, it's finished.

WINNER: Dark Angel

Phillip Phillips vs D'Lo Brown.

Match Background: D'Lo is making his debut at this show. He also works for NWATNA and ODW. This match is for the WWE Intercontinental title. Phillip Phillips has been WWE Intercontinental champion since 03 May 2012.

The Match: Phillip Phillips strikes D'Lo. Phillip hits a back kick, doubling D'Loover. D'Lo takes a hard, stinging chop from Phillip. One word: Ow. Phillip hits a spinning back kick. All those spinning kicks look alike, don't they. D'Lo blocks a punch. Fallaway slam by D'Lo Brown puts down Phillip Phillips. D'Lo Brown hits a bulldog off the ropes. There's a two count on the pin. Phillip Phillips is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Flying elbow off the top rope by Phillip Phillips, getting as close to zero air as possible. Hooks the leg for a two count. Phillip face jams D'Lo Brown. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! D'Lo Brown is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Phillip is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. D'Lo walks into a drop toe hold. Phillip Phillips arm drags D'Lo over and locks on an armbar. D'Lo Brown is in trouble. Phillips Screwdriver!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

WINNER: Phillip Phillips

A.P.A. vs The Cole Coalition.

Match Background: A.P.A. are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. Cole Scorpio is the reigning World Heavyweight champion, and has been since 24 June 2012. The Cole Coalition are the reigning WWE Tag Team champions, and have been since 18 June 2012.

The Match: Farooq with a badly-executed spinning neckbreaker on Mike. One more performed that badly and this match will end on a bad note, if you get my drift. Farooq hits a piledriver on Mike Cole. I know I wouldn't let someone that bad give me a piledriver. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag between Farooq and Bradshaw. A.P.A. whip Mike into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Mike gets splashed in the corner. There's a two count on the pin. Uninspired brawling from Bradshaw. Mike Cole comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Mike Cole with an enziguri! HBK isn't moving...uh oh. Oh, sorry, I had a flashback to the last time I got fooled. Tag between Mike Cole and Cole Scorpio. Bradshaw walks into a spinning heel kick which almost causes a decapitation! Cole tries to channel the power of Kawada, but ends up channeling the power of Trish Stratus instead by hitting a high kick on Bradshaw. Cole Scorpio misses a clothesline. Bradshaw tags out to Farooq. Farooq hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. Farooq DDTs Cole Scorpio. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Farooq strikes away at Cole Scorpio, not doing much damage at all. Cole Scorpio fights out of a grapple. Cole Scorpio uses a running dropkick into the corner. That was just...ugh. Cole Scorpio floors Farooq. Scorpio Lock!!! Farooq taps out!

WINNER: The Cole Coalition

Dark Angel vs Batista.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Dark Angel ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Batista reverses a Dark Angel hammerlock. Batista strikes Dark Angel. Dark Angel charges, Batista moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Sloppy discus punch from Batista barely connects on DA. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Batista goes for a splash but DA puts the knees up. Bodyslam by DA. Reverse DDT on Batista. Covers for a quick two count. DA hits a great swinging DDT on Batista. DA then hits a pair of HARD clotheslines and a BAAACK Bodydrop! ULTIMATE HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! DA goes for a splash but Batista puts the knees up. Batista hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. Pin, but DA is out just before the three count. Dark Angel avoids a Batista avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Batista can barely stand. Here it comes - Heaven to Hell. 1....2...3, it's finished.

WINNER: Dark Angel

Ryan Savage vs Kane.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Kane takes a chop from Savage. Savage hits a quick kick on Kane. Kane walks into a spinning heel kick which almost causes a decapitation! Flying elbow from Ryan Savage, grazing the target slightly. Kane powers out of a Ryan Savage headlock. Bodyslam by Kane. Kane hits a bulldog off the ropes. There's a two count on the pin. Kane misses a clothesline. Back heel kick from Savage on Kane. Hooks the leg for a two count. Flying knee to the face from Ryan Savage. For the record it was more of a Rusty Wizard than a Shining one. Pin, but Kane is out just before the three count. Kane backdrops Ryan Savage out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Kane. Kane hits a right hand. Ryan Savage pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Savage hits a soaring kick on Kane. Kane slams Savage, who rolls onto his stomach. What is Ryan Savage doing? Kane picks him up and signals for a powerbomb. He raises Savage up...but then falls backward, getting crushed by his opponent in the process! Ryan Savage is on top! 1....2....3! Looking at the replay, it appears that Savage had taken a chain out of his tights and wrapped it around his fist! Kane must have been punched with that chain while in mid-powerbomb! What a cheap shot!

WINNER: Ryan Savage

Mike Cole vs Chris Jericho.

Match Background: Chris Jericho is the reigning WWE World champion, and has been since 23 September 2012.

The Match: Cheap shot superkick before the match and the walls of jericho rule this match a no contest.

WINNER: No Contest

Phillip Phillips vs Randy Reaume.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Dropkick connects to the butt of the jaw and Phillip goes down. Phillip blocks a kick from Randy Reaume. Phillip Phillips strikes Randy. Randy reverses an irish whip...and Phillip Phillips runs into the referee! Diamond Dust from Phillip Phillips and Randy is out! Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Randy ducks a wild right hand. Spin kick by Randy Reaume to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Randy crushes Phillip with a huge legdrop. 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! Phillip powers out of a headlock. Phillip crushes Randy with a running senton. Pin, but Randy is out just before the three count. Randy Reaume fights out of a grapple. Phillip Phillips gets knocked to the ground by Randy. Phillip Phillips gets locked in the Anaconda Vice! Submission victory! Phillip Phillips extends his hand to Randy...and it is accepted! They shake!

WINNER: Randy Reaume

Cole Scorpio vs Randy Orton.

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

The Match: BAAACK Body drop by Cole gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Massive backbreaker on Cole and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. There's a two count on the pin. Cole kicks Randy Orton in the gut to reverse the momentum. Cole snapmares Randy Orton and goes for the DREADED chinlock. Orton walks into a spinning heel kick which almost causes a decapitation! 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. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Cole hits a spinning back kick. All those spinning kicks look alike, don't they. Orton blocks a kick from Cole Scorpio. Spear by Randy Orton. There's a two count on the pin. Randy Orton scores with a standing spinebuster. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Fallaway slam by Randy Orton puts down Cole Scorpio. Randy Orton hits some punches. How generic. Orton walks into a drop toe hold. Orton takes a hard, stinging chop from Cole. One word: Ow. Flying knee to the face from Cole Scorpio. For the record it was more of a Rusty Wizard than a Shining one. Randy Orton can barely stand. Scorpio Bomb! 1....2....3.

WINNER: Cole Scorpio

I thought there was no more SD?

Jacob Wolfe vs Bradshaw.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Jacob Wolfe takes a right hand to the temple from Bradshaw. I bet those hurt more than Sgt. Slaughter's Noogies. Wack kick from Bradshaw. Jacob takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Bradshaw slams Jacob Wolfe down. Jacob is sure in trouble now. Jacob blocks a kick from Bradshaw. Jacob Wolfe strikes Bradshaw with a hard blow. Sloppy short range spear from Jacob Wolfe. Covers for a quick two count. Bradshaw reverses a waistlock. Weak bodyslam by Bradshaw. There's a two count on the pin. Bradshaw scores with a poor standing spinebuster. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Jacob blocks a kick from Bradshaw. Jacob suplexes Bradshaw to the canvas and picks the opponent back up again. Bradshaw avoids a Jacob Wolfe avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Bradshaw slams Jacob Wolfe down. Jacob is sure in trouble now. Jacob Wolfe can barely stand. Clothesline From Hell!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

WINNER: Bradshaw

Undertaker vs Chris Jericho.

Match Background: Chris Jericho is the reigning WWE World champion, and has been since 23 September 2012.

The Match: BAAACK Body drop by Jericho gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Spinebuster by Undertaker. Covers for a quick two count. Chris Jericho fights out of a grapple. Chris Jericho connects with a back heel kick on Undertaker and gets back up quickly. Jericho uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Covers for a quick two count. Slingshot senton by Jericho, crushing the chest cavity of Undertaker. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. 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. Undertaker pushes out of a Chris Jericho hold. Spear by Undertaker. Hooks the leg for a two count. Death valley driver by Undertaker! No one executes that move properly anymore. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Chris Jericho by Undertaker. Remember when that was a legit finish? Undertaker scoops and slams Chris Jericho. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Chris Jericho elbows Undertaker in the face to break a hammerlock. Jericho hits a dropkick on Undertaker and gets right back up. Springboard dropkick from Chris Jericho. Nicely done. Undertaker slams Jericho, who rolls onto his stomach. What is Chris Jericho doing? Undertaker picks him up and signals for a powerbomb. He raises Jericho up...but then falls backward, getting crushed by his opponent in the process! Chris Jericho is on top! 1....2....3! Looking at the replay, it appears that Jericho had taken a chain out of his tights and wrapped it around his fist! Undertaker must have been punched with that chain while in mid-powerbomb! What a cheap shot!

WINNER: Chris Jericho

John Cena vs Dark Angel.

Match Background: John Cena is the reigning WWE United States champion, and has been since 29 July 2012.

The Match: Fallaway slam by John Cena puts down Dark Angel. Spear by John Cena. Covers for a quick two count. Dark Angel once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Dark Angel connects with rights and lefts and John Cena is down! Dark Angel snap suplexes Cena HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, DA is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Hooks the leg for a two count. Spear! Cena is down! Pin, but Cena is out just before the three count. Dark Angel snap suplexes Cena HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, DA is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! John Cena avoids a Dark Angel avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Massive backbreaker on DA and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Covers for a quick two count. John Cena scores with a standing spinebuster. Pin, but DA is out just before the three count. Cena slams Dark Angel down and motions to the crowd. John Cena connects with rights and lefts and Dark Angel is down! DA powers out of a headlock. Flying shoulder tackle by DA sends Cena CRASHING to the mat. TIGER DRIVER~! '91 nearly crushes the spine of Cena! John Cena is in trouble. Heaven to Hell! 1....2....3.

WINNER: DA

Randy Reaume vs Kane.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Bodyslam by Kane. Full nelson slam on Randy. There's a two count on the pin. Randy blocks a punch. Spinning back kick from Randy Reaume. Randy Reaume hits a rolling kick on Kane. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Hooks the leg for a two count. Springboard dropkick from Randy Reaume. Nicely done. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Randy hits a dropkick on Kane and gets right back up. Kane comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Randy walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. There's a two count on the pin. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Kane connects and Randy Reaume is down! Pin, but Randy is out just before the three count. BIG clothesline on Randy. Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Kane ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Randy pushes out of a Kane hold. Randy uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! DDT from the top rope by Randy Reaume. That looked KILLER. Randy Reaume floors Kane. Here it comes...Anaconda Vice! Kane taps!

WINNER: Randy Reaume

Cole Scorpio vs The Rock.

Match Background: Cole Scorpio is the reigning World Heavyweight champion, and has been since 24 June 2012.

The Match: The Rock gets hip tossed by Cole. Rock takes a hard, stinging chop from Cole. One word: Ow. There's a two count on the pin. Rock blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! The Rock with a spinning neckbreaker on Cole. Hooks the leg for a two count. Full nelson slam on Cole. There's a two count on the pin. The Rock misses a clothesline. Cole tries to channel the power of Kawada, but ends up channeling the power of Trish Stratus instead by hitting a high kick on The Rock. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Rock kicks Cole Scorpio in the gut to reverse the momentum. The Rock charges, Cole moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Death valley driver by The Rock! No one executes that move properly anymore. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Full nelson slam on Cole. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Cole pushes out of a The Rock hold. Aidan Raider just slid into the ring out of nowhere! Raider has a chair, and drops Cole and Rock with devastating blows, causing the referee to call for the bell. This match has been ruled a no contest! Raider has laid everybody out!

WINNER: No Contest

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