Raw Report for October 3, 2005
by Richard Trionfo
Tonight has been described as the ‘Homecoming’ for the WWE since they are returning to USA Network after five years on SpikeTV. We know that there will be a lot of people returning to the WWE for this show. Will there be any surprises, like the return of The Rock? What about the Ultimate Warrior? What about Stephanie McMahon? How will Triple H’s return be received by the crowd? What will happen when Ric Flair shows Triple H that he is the Intercontinental champion? Will we see the GameHammer return tonight? What will happen when Eric Bischoff has a chance to join Vince McMahon and Vince Russo on the list of world champions? How many commercial breaks will they take during the Iron Man match?
Before the show began on USA, we had some footage on WWE.com. Lillian Garcia came to the ring and she sang the Star Spangled Banner. Then it was time for the members of the announce team to come to the ring. Out first was Jim Ross; followed by Jerry Lawler; and bringing up the rear was Jonathan Coachman.
Roddy Piper was shown in the back while Lillian reminded the crowd that they will be live on the USA Network followed by what will happen as the show starts. The pre-show internet broadcast ends.
We have a video package talking about how Raw being live is a special feeling because you don’t know what will happen. We see footage from the first Raw at the Manhattan Center in New York. Vince said that they wanted to be in New York and close to Madison Square Garden. Vince said that he had some concerns about going live, but felt that nothing can go wrong if you went live. Shawn mentions that they were doing something new. Bobby Heenan said that it was something special. Vince said that the live audience told them that they were on to something. Vince said that the ‘Attitude’ era was more of what the WWE was. Chris Jericho said that it allowed them to push the envelope more. This was more of what society was all about. It was the superstars who made the Attitude era. Vince said that it was a fun time. Edge talked about how in two hours, you could see almost anything. They talk about how Raw is the cornerstone of the WWE.
We are live from Dallas, Texas and your announcers are Jim ‘Boomer Sooner’ Ross, Jonathan ‘Von Erich’ Coachman, and Jerry ‘USWA’ Lawler.
We begin with Mick Foley coming to the ring for Piper’s Pit. Mick says that Mrs. Foley little boy has come home. He is home to Raw, home to the USA Network, and home to the ‘Mick Foley Cheap Pop’ of Dallas. The guest does not usually introduce the host, but the host is a legend and a Hall of Famer. Mick introduces Roddy Piper. Roddy said that he thought he was the craziest in the business, but he has nothing on what Mick Foley does. Roddy calls Mick ‘totally nuts’. Roddy has read Mick’s latest book as well. Roddy says that Piper’s Pit is all about the truth. Roddy says that everyone wants to know when Mick Foley is coming back to the WWE. Mick says that he came back last year, and he got his ass kicked. In order to make another comeback, he would need a really good reason. Roddy gives Mick 12,000 good reasons, as he starts a ‘Foley’ chant for the crowd. Before Mick can answer, Randy Orton comes to the ring with ‘Cowboy’ Bob Orton (with a neck brace). Mick tells them to cut Randy’s music and he says that it is never good to see Randy, especially under these reasons. This is Piper’s Pit and he tells Randy not to worry about the legend before him and worry about the legend who will take care of him at No Mercy. Randy says that he is out here because he is Randy Orton and he can get away with whatever he wants. Randy says that he is not here to talk to Mick. He wants to talk to Roddy Piper. Roddy starts to talk, but Randy tells him to shut up. If not for his father, Roddy would be nothing. There would be no Piper’s Pit. Randy says that he would see his father come home all black and blue with his arm in his cast. Roddy got to be in movies, be on MTV, and headline WrestleMania. Randy says that he was raised the right way, to be a legend killer. Randy pushes Piper, but Piper punches Orton. Mick and Bob separate Randy and Roddy. Bob punches Foley while Randy gives Piper an RKO. Randy waits for Foley to get back up before giving Foley an RKO.
We go to footage from the Shawn Michaels/Kurt Angle match from WrestleMania 21 as we get ready for the Iron Man match. Then we see footage from their match at Vengeance. We go to commercial.
During the commercial, Todd Grisham talks about how the Iron Man match is next. Todd introduces some of the legends at ringside. We see Harley Race. Todd asks Dusty Rhodes who he thinks will win the Iron Man Match. Dusty says that he thinks it will be one of the greatest matches in the history of Raw, but he does not say who he thinks will win. Jimmy Snuka says that he loves being in Dallas. Jim Duggan says ‘USA’. Todd says that he will talk to them all night. Jimmy Hart says that he thinks Shawn Michaels will win the match because he plays Jimmy’s music when he comes to the ring.
We return to USA with a Moments Ago Moment of The Ortons attacking Roddy Piper and Mick Foley.
Eric Bischoff is walking in the back and he sees Teddy Long. Eric wants to know what the deal is with the Ortons. Teddy says that he does not know anything about the Ortons. Eric wants to know who else from Smackdown will ruin his debut on USA. If anything else happens, we will see a Raw moment at Smackdown’s expense.
It is time for our first match, Kurt Angle versus Shawn Michaels in a 30 minute Iron Man match. Shawn goes after Angle, but Angle takes Michaels down. Michaels with chops to Angle followed by a slam and a two count. Michaels chops Angle and then stands over Angle as Kurt gets back up. Michaels with more chops to Angle against the ropes. Michaels floats over Angle and then hits a swinging neck breaker on Angle for a two count. Michaels throws Angle over the top rope to the floor. Michaels goes outside after Angle and chops him and slams his head onto the ringside barrier. Michaels rolls Angle back inside the ring and then Michaels goes up top for a double sledge from the top turnbuckle for a two count. Michaels with another chop to Angle, but Angle with a kick and punches followed by a European uppercut. Angle with punches in the corner. Michaels with a sleeper and Angle tries to get to the ropes, but Michaels pulls him back into the center of the ring. Angle escapes with a belly-to-back suplex. Angle with a European uppercut to Michaels followed by boots to Michaels on the mat and a knee lift. Angle gets over Michaels and punches him in the head. Angle slams Michaels and gets a number of two counts. Angle with a reverse chin lock and then he applies pressure to Michaels on the mat. Michaels escapes the hold with a jawbreaker. Michaels chops Angle. Angle with an Irish whip, but Angle telegraphs the move and Michaels slams Angle’s head to the mat. Angle charges at Michaels, but Michaels with a back body drop that sends Angle to the floor. Michaels tries for a baseball slide, but Angle moves out of the way and then Angle hits an Angle slam. Angle rolls back into the ring while Michaels is on the floor outside. Angle tries to cover, but he is in the ropes. Angle backs Michaels into the corner and he kicks Michaels numerous times. Angle and Michaels exchange punches, but Angle with a kick and he gets Michaels up for a power bomb, but he throws Michaels into the turnbuckle, but Angle can only get a two count. Angle with another European uppercut and then he puts Michaels on the top turnbuckle. Angle tries for a belly-to-belly suplex from the top, but Michaels punches Angle off. Michaels goes up top, but he takes too long and Angle runs the turnbuckle and hits an Angle slam for the first pin fall at 9:10. We go to commercial.
On the internet broadcast, Angle with a body scissors on Michaels in the center of the ring. Angle gets a one count when Michaels shoulders get on the mat. Michaels tries to get to his feet, but Angle turns it into a choke as well. Angle has his shoulders on the mat and Michaels gets a two count. Angle with a reverse chin lock as Michaels gets back to his feet. Michaels with punches to get out of the hold and he chops Angle. Angle with a back body drop and then he charges at Michaels and clotheslines Michaels over the top rope to the floor. Michaels gets to the apron as we return to USA.
Michaels gets back in the ring and Angle with a rear chin lock with his knee in Michaels’s back. Michaels backs Angle into the corner to get Angle to release the hold. Michaels with an elbow in the corner followed by a back elbow. Michaels with an Irish whip, but Angle moves out of the way when Michaels charges. Shawn’s shoulder goes into the ring post. Angle with a German suplex for a two count. Angle with punches and a kick to Michaels. Angle with a suplex to Michaels for a two count. Michaels with a kick in the corner and then he slams Angle’s head into the turnbuckle. Michaels with chops in the corner. Angle reverses an Irish whip and connects with a hard Irish whip of his own. Angle tires for another Angle slam, but Michaels counters with a sunset flip. However, Angle is able to counter into the ankle lock. Michaels counters with a rollup at 14:50 to tie things up at one fall apiece. Angle yells at the ref. Michaels with a small package for another two count. Angle with another uppercut and Michaels goes outside the ring one more time. Angle goes outside the ring and he slams Michaels’s head into the ring steps. Angle rolls Michaels into the ring and he gets a two count. Angle with another body scissors on Michaels. While Angle has Michaels in the body scissors, he rubs his forearm across Michaels’s face. Angle with a number of two counts when Michaels’s shoulders go to the mat. Michaels bites Angle in the head, getting Angle to release the hold. Michaels punches Angle, but Angle with a punch of his own. Michaels blocks a number of suplex attempts. Michaels with a rollup, but Angle is able to counter with an ankle lock. Michaels tries to roll through, but Angle holds on. Michaels tries to get to the ropes, but Angle pulls him into the center of the ring. Angle grapevines the leg and Michaels taps at 18:46, giving Angle a two falls to one advantage. We go to commercial.
We go to the internet for the next part of the match. Angle is outside the ring and Michaels goes after him. Michaels with a hot shot onto the ringside barrier. Angle goes to the other side of the ring holding his arm, which is bleeding near the inside of his elbow. Michaels is inside the ring and Angle returns to the ring. Angle punches Michaels and the referee warns Angle. Angle with a reverse chin lock, but Michaels with an elbow. Angle with a kick to Michaels’s leg. Angle continues to work on Michaels’s leg. Angle with a spinning toe hold that gets a two count.
Back to USA and Angle continues to have Michaels in a spinning toe hold. Michaels fights off and punches Angle. Angle punches Michaels in the corner. Michaels punches Angle and chops him. Angle with a single leg take down and he returns to the leg. Michaels with forearms to Angle’s chest to get Angle to release the hold. Angle with a European uppercut and punches in the corner. Angle puts Michaels’s leg in the ropes, but Michaels punches Angle to get out of the ropes. Michaels chops Angle in the ropes. Michaels with a flying forearm followed by a kip up. Michaels with a reverse atomic drop followed by two clotheslines and a slam. Michaels goes up top for the elbow drop and hits it on Angle. Michaels sets up for Sweet Chin Music as we are under five minutes to go in the match. Michaels hits Sweet Chin Music to get the three count at 25:13 to tie the match at two falls each. Angle goes outside the ring and Michaels rolls out after him. Michaels chops Angle and then rolls Angle back into the ring. Michaels chops Angle in the corner. Angle reverses an Irish whip and Michaels does the Michaels flip into an Angle slam for a two count. Angle cannot believe that he did not get the three count. Angle punches Michaels. Michaels kicks Angle on a telegraphed back body drop. Angle gets Michaels up for an Angle slam, but Michaels is able to counter into a DDT and both men are down. Michaels covers Angle, but Angle is able to get his arm up. Michaels with another cover for a two count, but Angle is able to get his shoulder up again. Michaels chops Angle. Angle with an Irish whip, but he charges into a boot. Michaels goes up top and hits a moonsault, but Angle rolls through and applies the ankle lock. Michaels tries to kick out of the hold, but Angle holds on. Michaels tries to get to the ropes, but Angle pulls him into the center of the ring and then Angle with the grapevine on the leg. Michaels tries to roll through and he kicks Angle in the head to escape. Angle reapplies the ankle lock, but Michaels sends Angle into the corner almost hitting the ref. Michaels hits Sweet Chin Music, but the bell rings before Michaels can make the cover. The match ends in a draw at two falls apiece.
Winner: Draw (two falls apiece)
Michaels gets on the mic and he says that there is no way that it is going to end in a draw. He wants sudden death. Angle walks to the back. Shawn Michaels goes over to the Hall of Famers and hugs Jim Duggan, Steve Williams, Nikolai Volkoff, and Koko B. Ware. We go to footage from the VH1 Hip Hop Honors show where John Cena was a guest. We get comments from others who attended the show. We go to commercial.
Over on the web cast, where Todd Grisham is with the announce team. Todd asks Jim Ross about whether he picks Oklahoma to beat Texas. Jim says that he has done it for the last five years, and he was right. Jim says that Oklahoma will kick Texas’s ass on Saturday. Todd asks Coach about what match he is looking forward to. He says that he is looking forward to seeing Eric Bischoff ‘shock the world’ when he defeats the thug John Cena. Todd asks Lawler, and he says that he is looking forward to the bra and panties match. Todd asks Jim about the result of the Iron Man match. Jim says that we have just seen two of the best performers go at it for 30 minutes.
We return to USA where Lillian Garcia introduces Kevin Von Erich.
Vince is in the back getting a final touch up. Eric stops by and he says that he is doing great. Eric wants to talk about his match. He suggests that it be a no disqualification match, but Vince says no. Vince says that since Eric is dressed to compete, so Vince is in charge. Eric says that he does not care anymore. He knows that the only reason he was hired to be the general manager of Raw was so he could be embarrassed everyday. Will there be a ‘self destruction of Eric Bischoff’ DVD some day? Eric says that Vince is sick. Vince says that nobody in this world knows how sick, twisted, and perverted he can be. Vince tells Eric that there is a capacity crowd awaiting his presence since this is Monday Night Raw.
Back to the ring, Lillian Garcia introduces the man who made Hulk Hogan, The Rock, and Stone Cold Steve Austin. She continues with the prepared remarks for the entrance of Vince McMahon (with stunt walk) as he comes to the ring. Vince gets the mic and says that he is back where things are pretty much uncensored; where all hell can break lose at any time. They can have all of the fun they want to have, just like the old days. He talks about February 8, 1999. That was the night when Vince McMahon beat the holy hell out of Stone Cold Steve Austin. The crowd chants for Austin, but Vince says that Austin is not scheduled to come out now. Vince shows the footage from February 1999 followed by the post match berating. Vince talks about how he had Austin arrested, but glass breaks and Steve Austin comes to the ring and salutes the crowd. Vince has a change of heart as he tries to suck up to Austin. Vince says that he was just having some fun. Steve asks Vince if he was having some fun at Austin’s expense. Vince says that he has a number of other moments. Austin says that they have rarely seen eye to eye. Austin asks Vince if he is nervous. Austin reminds Vince that he is the man who made Steve Austin. Vince says that he was trying to have some fun. Austin says that it is not funny to him. Austin says that he has some highlights of his own. We see footage from October 1998 when Austin attacks Vince in the hospital. Vince says that it was embarrassing to be hit by the bedpan as well as being seen in his underwear. Steve has more footage. We go later in the month when Austin brings Vince to the ring in a wheelchair with his ‘gun’ that said ‘Bang 3:16’ and Vince had some issues with his bladder. Vince says that Austin should not show any more footage, but Steve had one more thing. Time to see the beer bash from March 1999 when Austin sprayed Vince, Shane, and The Rock with beer in the ring. Austin calls Vince pathetic. Vince says that it is a new era and they can start all over. Vince says that he only showed one clip. He was not going to embarrass Austin. Austin asks Vince if he wants to be his best friend. Vince says that he hopes Austin will believe him. Vince says that he has some things to do in the back so he gets ready to leave the ring. Steve says that he does not want Vince to leave the ring, and it is time for a Stunner. Now it is the time on Raw when we spill beer on Steve Austin’s shirt. From out of nowhere, Shane McMahon comes to the ring. Austin gives Shane a Stunner and it is time for more beer to be spilled (and some to be consumed). Before Austin can drink it is time for Stephanie ‘Hootie McBoob’ [trademark No Name Show] McMahon to come to the ring. Stephanie gets in Austin’s face and she wants to know who the hell he thinks he is to stun her father and brother. It is their show. Austin responds with a ‘what’. Stephanie says that it is their show. Stephanie reminds Austin who she is. Austin says that he wanted to ask her a few questions. He asks what fragrance she is wearing. Austin asks Stephanie if she is flirting with him since she is holding his hand. Steve asks Stephanie if she would like to give him a kiss. Stephanie slaps Austin and Steve says that she is playing hard to get. Austin says that he wishes she hadn’t done that. He likes that she did, and it is Stunner Time. Before Austin can finish a beer, Linda McMahon comes to the ring and she picks up a mic from the carnage. Linda wants to know what Steve thinks he is doing. She reminds Steve that the carnage in the ring is her family. She has spent time bringing her family together. Austin says that Vince is a piece of trash. Linda agrees. What about Shane? Austin says that Shane is a chip off the old block and a piece of trash too. What about Stephanie? Austin says that poor little Stephanie is a precious piece of trash. Austin says that they were causing a disturbance in Dallas, where he got started. Austin asks Linda what else he should do. Linda says that Austin owes the McMahon family an apology. Austin asks Linda if he wants to apologize for the three stunners. Austin says that Linda is a classy lady and he apologizes. Austin tells Linda that while she is out here, they out to leave the 16,000 people here and the millions watching around the world a Raw moment to remember. Steve wants a kiss on the cheek from Linda. On second thought, what about something to have the folks really remember since Vince ain’t lookin’ since he was given a stunner? It is time to drink some beer. Steve and Linda drink a beer together. Austin thanks Linda and then gives her a Stunner. Austin leaves the ring while officials check on the McMahons. We go to commercial.
Time to return to the web cast and Shane, Stephanie, and Linda are being helped to the back by the officials. Back to the ring where the mat is being replaced because of the beer. We also see a view of the ring from the briefcase camera. Lillian tells the crowd that the ladder match is next and she goes over the rules.
We are back to the broadcast where Vince is being helped into his limo. Todd wants a few words about his entire family being Stunnered. Vince says that somebody is going to pay. Somebody is going to get fired over this. Vince is driven away.
Time for our next match, Edge (with Lita) versus Matt Hardy in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match Version 2.0 Lita waits on the ramp and Edge attacks Matt from behind. The bell rings and Edge tries to climb the ladder. Matt pulls Edge down and Matt climbs. Edge knocks the ladder over, but Matt gets up and hits a Side Effect on Edge. Matt wedges Edge in the ladder and connects with a leg drop. Matt closes the ladder on Edge’s chest. Matt places the ladder in the corner. Matt punches Edge and then Irish whips him into the ladder. Matt charges at Edge, but Edge moves out of the way and connects with a drop toe hold into the ladder. Edge puts the ladder into another corner and then he suplexes Matt onto the ladder. Edge sets up the ladder in the center of the ring and he starts to climb. Matt gets behind Edge, but Edge kicks Matt off. Edge with a double sledge to Matt. Edge tries to hot shot Matt onto the ladder, but Matt lands on the ladder and tries to climb it. Edge pulls Matt off the ladder. Edge puts the ladder on the top turnbuckle. Edge punches Matt. Matt tries for a Twist of Fate, but Edge escapes and pushes Matt into the ladder and Matt goes down. Edge goes outside the ring and gets another ladder. Edge climbs the ladder, but Matt pulls Edge off and punches Edge. Matt slams Edge’s head into the turnbuckle. Matt grabs the ladder and rams it into Edge’s ribs. Matt tries for a suplex, but Edge blocks it and Edge throws Matt onto the ladder with a gourdbuster. Edge sets the ladder in the center of the ring one more time and climbs one more time. Edge gets to the top, but Matt climbs too and knocks Edge’s hand off the ladder. Matt knocks Edge off the ladder and Edge hits his head on the ladder on the turnbuckle. Edge bounces off and hits the ladder in the center of the ring knocking Matt off the ladder into the ropes. We go to commercial.
We go to the web cast for the continuation of the match. Matt goes outside the ring and slams Edge’s head into the ring steps. Matt grabs a ladder and leans it against the ring. Matt punches Edge and then slingshots him into the ladder against the ring. Matt returns to the ring and he sets up the ladder in the center of the ring. Matt climbs the ladder, but Edge brings another ladder into the ring and hits Matt in the back with the ladder, knocking him off the ladder. Edge sets up a ladder next to the one already set up in the ring. Matt has Edge up for an electric chair drop, but Edge is able to grab the ropes and he brings Matt over the top rope to the floor. Edge sends Matt into the ring post. Edge goes under the ring and he gets a table and sets it up. Edge tries to suplex Matt through the table, but Matt blocks it. Matt Irish whips Edge into the ringside barrier. Matt gets a ladder and rams it into Edge, sending Edge over the ringside barrier to the floor. Matt climbs a ladder and hits a cross body onto Edge in the crowd. Matt returns to the ringside area and he returns to the ring. Lita pulls Matt outside the ring and climbs Matt’s back. Matt snap mares Lita over and stands over Lita. Matt gets Lita set up for a power bomb, but Edge hits Matt with a kendo stick. Edge with a knee to Matt and he sets Matt on the table. Edge with a splash from the apron through the table. Lita checks on Edge while the ref checks on Matt. Edge returns to the ring and he collapses in front of the ladders before he starts to climb. Matt gets back into the ring while Edge climbs. Matt goes up the second ladder and they fight on the ladders. Matt hits a Twist of Fate from the ladders, and Edge rolls outside the ring. Matt moves a ladder into place as he climbs the ladder. Matt has the briefcase, but Lita comes in the ring and she hits Matt with the kendo stick. Matt sends Lita into the corner after he blocks a stick shot from Lita. Matt climbs the ladder again and he has the briefcase. Lita moves the ladder out of the way and Edge swings Matt into the ropes. Edge ties Matt in the ropes while Lita has Matt in a crucifix while in the ropes. Edge climbs the ladder and grabs the briefcase. Winner: Edge
After the match, Edge and Lita wave goodbye to Matt as he is surrounded by security and escorted to the back. We go to commercial.
We return to the web, Jim Ross talks about how Matt Hardy is gone from Raw. Coach says that they knew one person’s life was going to change, but they did not know which one it would be. Jim Ross reminds everyone that he still has the ‘money in the bank’. Jerry Lawler reminds us about the McMahon Stunnerpalooza. Jerry asks if this will be the worst night in the life of John Cena, and Coach corrects him by saying it will be the worst night of his life.
We return to live action and Matt Hardy is being escorted through the back of the arena
Trish and Ashley are getting ready for their match. Trish says that they think they are the number one divas while she is out with an injury. Ashley has some doubts, but Trish says that she has everything. They check to see if they are ready in case they lose the match. From out of nowhere, Mae Young comes out and shows off her underwear. She leaves the locker room and Ted DiBiase, Jimmy Snuka, and Jim Duggan are standing in the hall. Ted offers Mae money to put her clothes back on. Moolah comes over to stop Mae.
Maria is in the interview area with Ric Flair. Flair says that it is all about the return of the Game. Flair would not be standing here if not for Triple H. He came to the WWE four years ago as a broken man. Today he walks the aisle as the Intercontinental champion. He is now a player. Flair says that Carlito and Masters should remember today because they will be in the ring with him and Triple H. We go to commercial.
Back to the web, and Todd Grisham puts over the crowd for being the loudest. Todd says that it is time to see how creative the crowd can be with their signs.
We return to USA for the Slam of the Week: Ric Flair being attacked by Carlito and Chris Masters.
Time for our next match, Carlito (with apple) and Chris Masters (with Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat and Golden Shower Version 4.0) versus Ric Flair and Triple H (with 1870’s Scotland Yard Inspector facial hair and GameFountain) Masters and Carlito attack Flair and Hunter before the bell, but Hunter clotheslines Masters over the top rope to the floor, and Flair throws Carlito over the top rope to the floor. Carlito tries to ambush Hunter, but Hunter sees it coming. Flair tags in and Hunter and Flair with double chops and a double strut before double chops to Masters and Carlito. We go to commercial.
We go to the net for the action in the match. Carlito wants Flair so he tells Hunter to tag him in. Hunter with a eye poke and then he tags in Flair. Flair chops Carlito and woooos. Carlito with an eye poke and then he tags in Masters. Flair chops Masters. Masters with a press slam to Flair. Flair rolls outside the ring. While Hunter distracts the ref, Carlito attacks Flair. Hunter checks on Flair on the floor. Masters tells Flair to get back in the ring. Masters suplexes Flair into the ring from the apron followed by a series of kicks in the ropes. Masters distracts the ref while Carlito chokes Flair in the ropes. Masters punches Flair and then hits a power slam for a two count.
Back to live action and Carlito tags in and he goes outside to get his apple and spits it in Flair’s face. Carlito with a figure four to Flair. Flair’s shoulders are on the mat and Carlito gets a two count. Flair tries to get Carlito to release the hold, but Hunter with an elbow to Carlito to get him to release the hold. Carlito kicks Flair in the corner and then puts Flair’s leg in the ropes. Carlito slaps Flair. Flair chops Carlito and Carlito responds with punches of his own. Carlito with a spinebuster to Flair and Carlito woooos. Carlito goes up top, but Flair grabs him and hits a press slam on Carlito. Flair is about to make the tag, but he does the ‘I am not a stuntman’ Flair Flop. Masters tags in and sets up for the MasterLock, but since the ref was distracted by Hunter, Flair with a low blow. Hunter tags in and he punches Masters and Carlito. Hunter with a back body drop to Carlito followed by a clothesline to Masters. Hunter with a high knee to Carlito followed by one to Masters. Hunter with an Arn Anderson spinebuster to Carlito followed by another to Masters. Hunter goes outside the ring and he looks under the ring for something. He finds the GameHammer and brings it into the ring. Masters backs into the corner, but Carlito hits Hunter from behind. Hunter punches Carlito and Irish whips him into the corner. Hunter sets Carlito for the Pedigree, but Masters comes from behind with the GameHammer. Flair clips Masters and Hunter hits the Pedigree on Carlito for the three count.
Winner: Triple H and Ric Flair (and GameHammer).
After the match, Hunter and Flair hug in the ring. Hunter hits Flair in the head with the GameHammer. Flair is bleeding and Hunter punches Flair while asking him ‘What is the matter with you’. Hunter slaps Flair and punches him in the head. Hunter drives the GameHammer into Flair’s head. Hunter asks if there is anybody to do something about this. Hunter throws Flair out of the ring and then he slams Flair’s head into the ring steps. He asks the other legends if they are going to do anything about this as he punches Flair in front of Dusty Rhodes and Harley Race. Hunter chokes Flair with the GameHammer as we go to commercial.
We go back to the web where Hunter is rubbing Flair’s head into the ramp as he continues the attack. Hunter grabs the GameHammer and goes back to Flair. Hunter drags Flair up the ramp and punches Flair. Hunter returns down the ramp for the GameHammer and picks it up. Hunter yells at Flair on the stage in front of the TitanTron and punches him as they go to the back. They fight into the Gorilla position and through the back. Michael Hayes tries to stop Hunter, but Hunter hits Hayes.
We return to USA with a Moments Ago Moment of the latest heel turn by Triple H. We see footage from the internet where Hunter continues the attack only to hit Michael Hayes.
We return to live action where Hunter continues the attack with Hunter telling nobody to stop him because nobody has the balls to stop him. Hunter asks Flair if he is ‘going to let it go’. Hunter says that Flair should know better than anyone. Hunter slams Flair’s head on a table. Hunter asks if anyone is going to do anything about this and Hunter continues the attack. Hunter says that he was not going to let it go. Hunter reminds Flair that he is the game, he is Triple H. He is the ‘king of kings’ and there is nothing that Flair can do. Hunter slaps Flair and says that ‘you are mine’. Hunter throws Flair into a limo and tells the limo to take Flair out of the building, but before it leaves, the GameHammer breaks a window. We go to commercial.
Back to the web for more action. Howard Finkel is in the ring and he introduces the WWE Legends: Pat Patterson, Ted DiBiase, Billy Graham, Tony Garea, Mae Young, Fabulous Moolah, Jimmy Hart, Jimmy Snuka, Steve Keirn, Chief Jay Strongbow, Hillbilly Jim, Koko B. Ware, Nikolai Volkoff, Greg Valentine, Steve Williams, Jim Duggan, Arn Anderson, Dean Malenko, and Ricky Steamboat.
We return to live action with the legends in the ring. Dusty Rhodes is in the ring with the mic. He says that it is a great honor to be back in Dallas, Texas, on Raw on USA for the Homecoming. Dusty talks about the memories of being back in the ring with Arn Anderson after all of the beatings on his noggin. He talks about Billy Graham, Ted DiBiase, Harley Race, and Jimmy Hart. Before Dusty can continue, it is time for Rob Conway to come out. Rob asks if he is at WWE Homecoming or a nursing home. He says that it is pathetic. He says with them in the ring, it is like a funeral. He tells them to leave to make room for the next generation. Dusty tells Rob ‘how dare you crack whip’ with him or Arn Anderson. The table he eats off of right now were built by these legends. Dusty returns to his comments about Harley Race. Harley, Patterson, and Duggan punch Conway before we get the Bionic Elbow from Dusty. Kevin Von Erich puts Conway in the Iron Claw. They tell Jimmy Snuka to go up top and he hits the Superfly on Conway. Then Conway is thrown out of the ring. We go to commercial.
We return to the internet and Eugene thanks all of the legends as they leave the ringside area. He wants to get a picture with all of the legends.
We are back for our next match, Torrie Wilson (with ‘little Billy’), Candice, and Victoria versus Trish Stratus and Ashley in a bra and panties match Victoria sends Trish to the floor, while all three attack Ashley. Ashley’s top is removed while Candice holds Ashley. Ashley fights them off. Ashley kicks Victoria and takes off her top. Ashley leaves the ring and Victoria chases after her. Trish with a clothesline to Victoria. Torrie kicks Trish. Ashley Irish whips Candice into Torrie. Trish removes Candice’s top while Ashley does the same for Torrie. Trish with boots to Candice and she goes for the skirt, but Candice kicks Trish off. Trish with a drop kick to Candice. Trish pulls Victoria into the ring. Victoria with an Irish whip to Trish, but Trish responds with one of her own. Trish tries for the handstand rana, but Victoria holds on and tries for the pants, but Trish with a rana. Trish eliminates Victoria when she removes Victoria’s pants. Torrie kicks Trish and chokes her in the corner. Candice avoids a charge by Ashley, but Ashley de-skirts Candice. Torrie punches Trish, but Trish drops Torrie on the top rope. Ashley de-pants Torrie.
Winner: Ashley and Trish Stratus
We go to the BischOffice and Eric Bischoff is getting ready for his match. Kurt Angle says that he saw Ken Kennedy in the back and asks about what Eric is going to do about it. Eric says that since Vince is gone, he is going to make this a no disqualification match. Eric says that he would be honored to have Kurt Angle in his corner. Eric would love to be the champion for one night, and then announce a new champion, someone with Olympic gold. Kurt agrees to come to the ring with Eric. We go to commercial.
We are on the internet and it is time for the Smackdown announce team to come to the ring, Tazz and Michael ‘I get to work two days this week’ Cole. Teddy Long (with walk of the swinging arms) comes to the ring. Cole and Tazz go over what they are going to say when the broadcast returns. Teddy Long gets on the mic and he wants the crowd to ‘holla’ for him. Teddy says that Smackdown is in the house.
We are back and Tazz and Cole talk about the impact that Smackdown has had on the crowd already with Randy Orton attacking Mick Foley and Roddy Piper. Teddy Long joins Tazz and Cole at the announce position.
It is time for our next match, Rey Mysterio, Batista (with Batista Boogie [trademark Natalie L]), and Chris Benoit versus Christian, Eddie Guerrero, and Bradshaw (with JBLimo)
Bradshaw and Batista start things off, but before they lock up, Eric Bischoff stops things. Eric says that while Vince McMahon wanted a Smackdown representation on Raw, but since he is gone, he is in charge. Eric says that it is lights out. Eric laughs at things. We go to commercial.
We go to the internet and Bradshaw wants to know from Todd Grisham who Eric Bischoff thinks he is. He is Texas’s native son. He beat Kevin Von Erich in Dallas. He is Mr. Smackdown. If you don’t let Mr. Smackdown wrestle, you are preventing a wrestling god from wrestling. Someone will pay tonight. Bradshaw walks away and Todd looks confused.
Gene Okerlund is introduced and he comes to the ring.
We return to USA and it is time for Gene Okerlund to introduce Hulk Hogan. Hogan enters the ring and he rips his shirt. Gene talks about his match against Shawn Michaels at SummerSlam as well as his show, Hogan Knows Best. Gene wants to know what is next. Hogan talks about how he is willing to wrestle Shawn Michaels again. He talks about how he faced so many greats, but he felt it in the back. He saw one man as he peered around the curtains. What would the Hulkamaniacs do if Hogan stepped in the ring with the rattlesnake, Steve Austin? Time for Hogan to pose. We go to commercial.
We go to the net where Hogan leaves the ring and goes up the ramp where he poses some more.
Back to USA with a WWE Rewind: Vince McMahon announcing the Bischoff/Cena match.
It is time for our main event, Eric Bischoff (with Kurt Angle) versus John Cena in a No Disqualification match for the WWE title
Cena looks at Angle before the match. Eric circles Cena as the match begins. Eric with a round kick, but Angle grabs the leg and Cena punches Eric and then Cena focuses on Angle. Cena with a back elbow to Bischoff, but Bischoff tries to crawl out of the ring. Cena grabs Eric. Angle grabs Cena, but Cena punches Angle. Bischoff with a back kick. Cena with a slam to Bischoff followed by the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Angle tries for the Angle slam, but Cena blocks it and gets Angle up for the F-U. Bischoff with a low blow, but Bischoff can only get a two count. Angle gets a chair, but he swings at Cena and misses with the rebound hitting Angle in the head. Bischoff grabs the chair, but Cena steps on it. Bischoff gets Cena up for the F-U and hits it for the three count.
Winner: John Cena
After the match, Angle comes back in the ring and he exchanges punches with Cena. Teddy Long comes out and says that he apologizes for being a negative influence, but since Eric stuck his nose in Smackdown’s business. Maybe it is time to do it Gangsta style. The Smackdown wrestlers come in the ring and they go after Angle and Cena with the heels going after Cena while the faces go after Angle. Bradshaw grabs Bischoff and Batista grabs Bischoff for the BatistaBomb, but more Raw wrestlers come to the ring and things break down as we go to credits.
We go to the internet where the battle continues in the ring. Masters kicks Batista and then Masters and Michaels clothesline Batista over the top rope to the floor. Batista with a spinebuster to Viscera and then he gets in Big Show’s face. Batista and Show exchange punches, but Show with a head butt and sets up for the choke slam, but Batista with elbows. Show sends Batista to the floor and then head butts him. The Raw wrestlers remain in the ring as the Smackdown wrestlers are on the floor outside the ring. The feed ends.
