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Raw Report for January 10, 2005
by Richard Trionfo
Last night, the WWE had their first pay per view of the year 2005 with New Year’s Revolution. On that show, we had two new champions as Trish Stratus won the Women’s Title, from Lita; and Triple H won the World Title, from himself (or ‘vacant’). What will happen when the WWE returns to the U.S. mainland?
We are live from Sunrise, Not Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and your announcers are Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler.
It is time to start things off by getting ready to spit your beverage of choice into the air as the ten time World Champion, Triple H comes to the ring, with his sixteen time lap dog Ric Flair following at a safe distance. Hunter has the mic and he is going to address the crowd. Hunter tells the crowd to let him have it. He tells people to make all the excuses. There is politics, favoritism. The fact is that the truth hurts, and the truth is that there is not a man alive on god’s green Earth who can do what he does in the ring as good as he does it. He does not care what show they are own, or what title they think they hold. There is nobody in the world that does what he does. There is nobody who can hold a candle to him. Hunter reads a sign that reads ‘Triple H is God.’ He says that he might just be. In ten tons of steel and 2 miles of chain, five of the greatest wrestlers in the business tried, but he is still the champion. Hunter brings up Benoit’s ‘lucky’ victory at Wrestlemania and people thought that it was the start of the decline. However, one best seller, a hit movie, and world title later, he is just hitting his stride. Flair takes the mic and says that ‘being the man’ and ‘staying the man’ are two different things and he is doing both. Hunter says that it is time for the fans to respect him. Hunter says that he does not care, and says that each and every one of the fans is useless. There is one person who is far from useless. That person is the ultimate team player. That person was dominant last night in the Elimination Chamber, by eliminating everyone named Chris in that match. That person is the most dominant person in the business today, Batista. Batista comes to the ring and hugs Hunter and Flair. From out of nowhere, Randy Orton’s music plays and he walks to the ring. Orton says that Hunter is only telling one side of the story. Hunter tells everyone it is the ‘Legend Killer’, or the buzz killer. Hunter calls Orton a loser. Randy says that he was eliminated after Batista helped Hunter after Batista was eliminated. Randy says that while Batista might have Hunter’s back, Hunter does not have Batista’s back. Orton says that he has footage, but Hunter doubts that there is any footage. Orton says that there is footage of Hunter being able to save Batista last night after the RKO. Hunter suggests that they leave, but Batista says that he wants to see the footage. Orton tells the guys in the back to roll the footage. After the footage is shown, Batista has a not so happy look on his face. Hunter says that it is Orton’s side of the story. Hunter says that the truth was that he was in the ring for 45 minutes. Hunter says that his knees buckled, and he would have made the save. Orton cut off Hunter to say that Batista hoisted Hunter on his shoulders after the match. Orton tells Batista that the ‘thumbs up’ will become a ‘thumbs down’ and he speaks from experience. Orton says that he will take care of things if Batista does not want to. Orton demands a rematch tonight. From out of nowhere, Eric ‘Burt Reynolds’ Bischoff comes out and says that Orton did beat Triple H last week. Based on Orton’s performance last night, he deserves a title match. Hunter objects and reminds Eric about the agreement about not wrestling Hunter while champ. Eric says that stipulation was lifted when Hunter lost the title. Eric thinks that Batista deserves a title shot, and Batista likes. Eric says that it will be resolved tonight in a number one contender’s match with Batista facing Orton. We go to commercial.
We are back with Shane McMahon in Japan announcing that Raw and Smackdown will be filmed in Japan in February. Shane was joined by Trish Stratus, Stacy Keibler, and Shawn Michaels.
Time for our first night as the Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin comes to the ring. This is a Royal Rumble Qualifying Match. His opponent is Maven. Maven attacks Benjamin before the bell and hits some forearms. Benjamin with an Irish Whip. Benjamin tries for a Stinger Splash, but Maven moves out of the way. Benjamin lands on the second turnbuckle. Maven with a low blow when the ref was not looking followed by a neck breaker. Benjamin with elbows and an arm drag. Maven with a drop kick to Benjamin’s knee, but Maven misses an elbow. Benjamin with a back body drop and a clothesline. Benjamin with the Stinger Splash. Maven blocks a Super kick, but Benjamin with the Dragon Whip followed by the Exploder Suplex Slam for the three count. We go to commercial.
We are back with the WWE Rewind: The Battle of the Body Slams between Lawler and Hassan with the WMDDT (thanks to Chris Catanese for the name)
It is time for our next match as Muhammad Hassan (with Khosrow Daivari) come to the ring. Hassan has a mic and he talks about his ‘historic’ victory over Jerry Lawler. He single handedly handed a blow to the biased American media, and every one of the sheep who support their racist agenda. Last night was a start, and the personal revolution continues tonight. He will show what he thinks about ‘truth, justice, and the American way’. Daivari starts to talk, but STAND BACK, there is a Hurricane coming to the ring (with Rosey). Hurricane with a pose followed by a Watupwitdat and an elbow. Daivari distracts Hurricane, allowing Hassan to clothesline Hurricane. Hassan works over Hurricane’s back and then punches Hurricane. Hassan with the Cobra Clutch. Hurricane with a jaw breaker. Hassan with a kick. Hurricane with a jumping leg lariat and a running clothesline. Hurricane with a neck breaker. Hurricane misses the Shining Wizard, but Hassan with the WMDDT for the three count. We go to commercial.
We are back with the Wrestlemania Recall: Pete Rose in 1998 being Tombstoned by Kane.
We go to the Evo-Locker Room where Batista is in deep thought. From out of nowhere, Hunter enters. Hunter says despite everything that has been said tonight, and what Orton has tried to put in his head, Hunter has Batista’s full support. Batista is a member of Evolution, and Hunter would be honored to be in the ring to defend his title against him. Batista asks Hunter if he means it, and then he says that eventually we all get what we deserve.
Edge is walking in the back as he gets ready for his Royal Rumble Qualifying match as we go to commercial.
We are back and I think you know that Edge is coming to the ring. His opponent is Rhyno. Edge with a kick and forearms to Rhyno’s back. Rhyno runs Edge into the corner followed by a back body drop. Rhyno with an Irish whip on the apron that sends Edge into the ring post. Rhyno charges at Edge, but Edge with an elbow. Edge kicks Rhyno and then puts Rhyno in an inverted bow and arrow using the ring post. Rhyno punches Edge. Rhyno with a flying shoulder block. Edge runs into a Rhyno shoulder followed by a clothesline. Rhyno with a power slam followed by a belly-to-back suplex. Rhyno sets up for the GORE, but he charges into a boot. Edge gets ready for the SPEAR and he connects. Edge puts Rhyno in the El Paso Lasso and Rhyno taps. After the match, Edge gets on the mic and he has a few words. Edge says that the fans must think that he is happy that he has qualified for the Royal Rumble. He would be happier if he was not super kicked, and cost the World Title by Shawn Michaels. Edge calls out Shawn Michaels to settle things. He will not leave until Shawn brings his primadonna ass in the ring. We go to commercial.
We are back and Edge is still in the ring, and says that Shawn would not come out unless the cameras were rolling. He calls Shawn the most selfish man in wrestling. Edge talks about Taboo Tuesday when Shawn did not step aside when he could not win the title. Then there was the Battle Royal that he won. Then there was the Triple Threat match that he rightfully won. Then Shawn screwed him in the Elimination Chamber. From out of nowhere, Shawn Michaels comes to the ring. Shawn calls Edge bitter considering how much he talks about ‘being screwed’. Shawn tells Edge that his problem is that he complains about everything. He says that Edge thinks that everything should be given to him on a silver platter. Shawn says that he went down that road before. Shawn says that there are some Canadians in the crowd, but Edge says that he does not care about the fans. Shawn tells them to stop coming down to Florida, and stop interrupting his television time. Shawn says that you don’t want moderate success. Shawn tells Edge to stop worrying about the past and deal with the future. Take action. Don’t be satisfied with a spot in the Royal Rumble, win it like him. Earn that World Title at Wrestlemania. Edge says that he needs to look to the future, and maybe he needs to slap some sense into himself, but he has other ideas. Edge slaps Shawn Michaels and then they both fight in the ring before being separated. Michaels attacks Edge outside the ring and they fight into the crowd. We go to commercial.
We are back and Edge and Michaels are fighting outside the arena. They are back into the arena as the battle continues. They fight into the merchandise area.
It is time for Simon Dean to come to the ring. Simon says that Florida is known for a lot of great things. Warm weather, fabulous beaches, and a large population of fat people. Simon says that the beaches are full of people with physiques that resemble beached whales. Simon says that he is here to change that with his new product. He has Fat Burning Pills. Simon says that he does not have enough for everyone, but he has a set for someone over 300 pounds who used to wear a mask. From out of heckfire and charcoal briquettes, it is Kane. Kane enters the ring and takes the pills. Kane tries one of the pills and he does not like the taste. He calls it the worst tasting stuff he ever tried in his life. He tells Simon to try one. Kane with an uppercut followed by a punch in the corner. Simon punches Kane, but it has no effect. Kane with a Big Boot to Simon. Kane goes into the bag and he grabs the weight belt. Simon kicks Kane, but Kane sets up for the choke slam. From out of nowhere, Snitsky hits Kane with a chair. Snitsky grabs the weight belt from Simon and he whips Kane with it. Kane is bleeding from the mouth while Snitsky whips Kane with the belt. We go to commercial.
We are back with Ross and Lawler talking about New Year’s Revolution.
We go to the Evo-Locker Room where Hunter is sitting. Flair says that he is going to shoot from the hip. Flair says that they need to motivate Dave to be in their camp, and not side with Orton. Hunter says that Batista needs to be motivated. Hunter tells Batista that he needs to be told about his record against Orton, and how bad it is. Flair wonders what good it will do, but Hunter says that he likes negative reinforcement. Flair leaves the Evo-Locker Room.
It is time to Countdown to our next match as Chris Jericho comes to the ring. His tag team partner is Chris Benoit. Their opponents are ‘The Christian Coalition’ (Tyson Tomko and Christian). Jericho and Christian start things off. Christian with a kick to Jericho followed by a forearm to the back. Side head lock by Christian. Shoulder block by Christian. Jericho tries for the Walls, but Christian sends him into the turnbuckles. Jericho with chops to Christian followed by punches. Jericho with an enziguiri on Christian. Jericho tags in Benoit who punches Christian. Christian works on Benoit’s ribs, and then he slams Benoit. Benoit with a snap suplex on Christian, but he is able to tag in Tomko. Tomko works on Benoit’s back and chokes him in the ropes. Benoit chops Tomko. Benoit kicks and chops Tomko, but Tomko kicks Benoit and then slams him. Jericho gets knocked off the apron by Tomko. Benoit tries to go off the ropes, but Christian pulls down the ropes and goes to the floor. Christian drops Benoit on the ringside barrier. Tomko chokes Benoit and then punches him in the ribs. Tomko with elbows to Benoit in the corner followed by a power slam for a two count. Christian tags in and kicks Benoit in the ribs. Snap mare by Christian and then he punches Benoit in the ribs. Benoit runs into a double axe handle from Christian. Christian draws Jericho into the ring so the ref will be distracted. This allows Tomko to interfere. Tomko tags in and covers Benoit for a two count. Tomko with a short arm clothesline on Benoit. Tomko goes for the big boot, but Benoit ducks and he hits a release German Suplex on Tomko. Jericho makes the tag and he chops Tomko followed by a running forearm. He knocks Christian off the apron. Jericho with a drop toe hold followed by the Big Bossman Memorial Splash. Jericho with a springboard drop kick to Christian. Jericho with a bulldog on Tomko, but he lands on his feet when he tries for a Lionsault. Christian punches Jericho and Tomko with a choke slam. Christian punches Benoit, who broke up the cover. Benoit moves when Tomko tries for the Big Boot, and Tomko kicks Christian. Benoit puts Christian in the Crossface while Jericho puts Tomko in the Walls of Jericho. Both men tap at the same time.
Hunter is pacing in the Evo-Locker Room when Flair enters. He says that things did not go well to that motivation. Flair says that Batista is not in a good mood. Flair says that Batista questions whether Evolution is supporting him tonight. Hunter says that he is tired of everyone questioning Evolution. They are a team. Hunter supports Batista, and he will show it tonight.
Time for the Smackdown Rebound. We go to commercial.
We are back with the Slam of the Week: Lita injuring her knee last night, and Trish winning the title back.
It is time for the Lingerie Pillow Fight between Christy and Maria as we see the ring. Our referee is Candace. Maria comes out first. Do you remember yesterday when we had the Chicken Fight from Hell in Puerto Rico? Out next is the Diva Search winner, Christy. Lillian goes over the rules. The ‘match’ begins. Maria hits Lillian with a pillow and she joins in the action. Maria and Christy bounce on the bed in the ring. Christy gets the win with a bridge and help from Lillian.
We go to the back where Batista is walking in the back. We go elsewhere in the back where Randy Orton stands around, waiting for his cue to start walking to the ring. We walk to commercial.
We are back with a Chris Masters video package since he will be coming to Raw soon.
It is GameTime as Triple H comes to the ring to scout up close and personal his next opponent. He is joined by Ric Flair. They take seats at ringside. Out next is Randy Orton. He is followed to the ring by his opponent, Batista. Orton with a side head lock, but Batista with a shoulder block. Orton punches Batista into the corner. Batista blocks an Irish whip. Batista tries for a power slam, but Orton escapes. Orton with a kick to Batista, but Batista with a shoulder block. Batista punches Orton in the chest and then connects with an elbow in the corner. Batista chokes Orton on the ropes. Orton punches Batista and kicks him. Batista with an elbow. Orton ducks a clothesline, and Orton with a standing drop kick that sends Batista outside the ring. Hunter and Flair check on Batista as we go to commercial.
We are back and Orton with the punches of ten in the corner. Orton with a European Uppercut that sends Batista outside the ring. Batista sends Orton’s head into the ringside barrier and apron. Batista drops Orton on the ringside barrier. Batista punches Orton. Batista with knees to Orton. Orton punches Batista, but Batista with a knee and then he sends Orton shoulder first into the ring post. Batista chokes Orton. Hunter gets up to check on Orton. Batista with forearms to Orton followed by a boot to Orton on the apron. Batista with a neck breaker followed by a rear chin lock. Orton gets to the ropes and Batista pounds on Orton. Orton stomps on Orton’s head. Batista with a power slam, but he only gets a two count. Orton punches Batista, but Batista with a spinebuster. Batista sets up for the Sit Out BatistaBomb, but Orton punches Batista. Orton counters with a DDT and both men are down. Orton with a drop toe hold on a charging Batista that sends him into the turnbuckle. Orton punches Batista. Flair gets on the apron, but Orton punches Flair. Orton with a back breaker and he sets up for the RKO, but Flair distracts the ref. Batista blocks the RKO and Hunter brings in a chair while Flair holds the ref. Batista says that he does not need Hunter’s assistance. Orton sends Batista into the chair and Orton gets the three count. Batista wants to know what Hunter just did to him. We go to credits.
