RAW (14-4-08)

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RAW

Monday 14th April, 2008

Champions:
WWE World Heavyweight Champion: Batista (1).

(beat triple h; wrestlemania 6-4-08).
WWE Cruiserweight Champion: Rey Mysterio (1).
(beat chavo guerrero; royal rumble 27-1-08).

WWE Tag Team Champions: Hardy Boyz (1).
(beat finlay and william regal; royal rumble 27-1-08).
WWE United States Champion: Rob Van Dam (1).

(beat kane and randy orton; royal rumble 27-1-08).

WWE Intercontinental Champion: Mr. Kennedy (1).

(beat cm punk; royal rumble 27-1-08).

NEXT PAY PER VIEW: SUNDAY 22ND JUNE 2008: KING OF THE RING!!

SATURDAY 3RD MAY 2008: SATURDAY NIGHT’S MAIN EVENT V!!
MAIN EVENT: WWE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: STEEL CAGE MATCH: © BATISTA V TRIPLE H!!

TONIGHT’S CARD:

• Match 1: Tag Team Division: The Undertaker and Kane V The Major Brothers.
• Match 2: Tag Team Division: Paul London V Shelton Benjamin.
• Match 3: Heavyweight Division: Colt Cabana V Ted DiBiase.
• Match 4: Cruiserweight Division: 6 Man Tag Team Match: Jerry Lynn, Super Crazy and Jimmy Yang V Chavo Guerrero, Guido Maritato and Shannon Moore.
• Match 5: Heavyweight Division: Harry Smith V MVP.
• Match 6: Main Event: None Title Match: WWE United States Champion: Rob Van Dam V Carlito.

Raw opened and the lights in the arena were off the arena was in complete darkness; Jim Ross’ voice welcomed everyone to the show but he was quickly drowned out from the ovation from the crowd…

DONG!!
DONG!!

The Undertaker stepped out onto the stage to a huge ovation from the crowd as the ringside area filled with smoke, The Undertaker slowly made his way down the ramp and into the ring for tonight’s opening contest.

Kane followed his brother out to another big ovation, Kane and The Undertaker waited for their opponents The Major Brothers to come out and when they did Brett Major had a microphone in hand…

Brett and Brian stayed at the top of the ramp while they addressed The Undertaker and Kane there was a different look to The Major’s tonight both had new purple tights on while Brett has his hair cut shorter and was wearing a silk purple scarf round his neck while Brian had a white opened up shirt on and his hair tied back in a alice band…

“The disrespect stops tonight!! WrestleMania… Stone Cold Steve Austin got into our business… last Friday on Smack Down Batista got into our business, tonight nobody is going to stop us from shocking the world!” – Brett Major

The Undertaker and Kane were getting impatient in the ring Referee Mickie Henson was calling for Brett and Brian to get into the ring but Brett held up his hand and told them to wait…

“We told the world we aren’t who you think we are… My name is NOT… Brett Major his name is NOT… Brian Major and we are NOT Brothers!!”

The Artists formerly known as The Major Brothers laughed with each other on the ramp before Brett? Passed Brian the microphone…

“It has always been our dream to be apart of the WWE so we believed pretending to be Brothers was easiest way through the door and we were right but playing this act, smiling baseball loving Brothers wasn’t working it wasn’t us!” – TAFKA Brian Major

“Baseball Sucks!” – TAFKA Brett Major

“Yes it does! So we confessed our sins to WWE Management and we were lucky to get away with just a stern telling off and a fine but in the long run it will be worth it because now we get to be ourselves and over time you people will get to learn more about us but tonight all you need to know is… I’m CURT HAWKINS!! He’s ZACK RYDER!! And together we are… CLUB MIDNIGHT!!

Curt Hawkins, Zack Ryder Club Midnight raised their arms in celebration quickly shared a hug before running down the ramp and sliding into the ring to face Kane and The Undertaker…

“JR do they think that because they have changed their names they can put an end to their long losing streak tonight and beat two former World Champions in Kane and The Undertaker!” – Jerry Lawler

“Stranger things have happened here in the WWE King, maybe just maybe this attitude change in Club Midnight will turn their careers around” – Jim Ross

Match 1.
Tag Team Division
The Undertaker and Kane V Club Midnight
Referee: Mickie Henson. Time Limit: 20 Minutes.

The Undertaker and Kane scored the victory but the match was a lot tougher than they ever could have expected because Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder took the fight to the Brothers of Destruction. Ryder and Hawkins ring style had changed a bit also less high flying but in the end Kane managed to take Ryder out of the match with a boot to the face on the ringside floor as Hawkins came off the top rope with a flying crossbody but Undertaker caught Hawkins lifted him over his shoulder and Undertaker spiked Curt Hawkins with his Tombstone which of course was enough for another victory for Undertaker and Kane.

Winners:

The Undertaker and Kane.[/center]
Zack Ryder was leaning against the ring apron as Curt Hawkins rolled out of the ring, Hawkins and Ryder put their arms around each other and helped each other back up the ramp.

Kane joined Undertaker in the ring they just stood center ring staring at one another Undertaker’s music started to play and the fans were on their feet celebrating Kane and The Undertaker’s victory but Undertaker’s music cut off and was quickly replaced by some familiar music…

WWE Tag Team Champions Matt and Jeff Hardy, Hardy Boyz ran out on too the stage both wearing their own clothes. Jeff was holding his Championship while Matt had his other his Championship over his shoulder the elder Hardy also had a microphone in hand.

“HARDY’S! HARDY’S! HARDY’S!”

Hardy Boyz had gotten the attention off Kane and The Undertaker who had moved over to the ropes closest Matt and Jeff to hear what they had to say but Matt and Jeff were taking in the cheers from the crowd

“OK, first off we want to congratulate you on your victory but that’s not why were out here tonight! You see Kane, Undertaker we are big fans but we want to leave no doubt that we are the greatest tag team of all time so this is what we suggest… a few weeks ago you guys beat us via a disqualification so we want to right that wrong and we are offering to give you two a shot at our WWE Tag Team Titles at SATURDAY NIGHT’S MAIN EVENT!!” – Matt Hardy

Kane liked the sound of that nodding his head time and again seemingly accepting the shot at the Tag Team Titles, Kane turned to The Undertaker slapped him on the chest and motioned for the WWE Tag Team Titles. Undertaker never was seen to respond but Kane told Matt and Jeff they were on! Jeff took the microphone from his brother…

“So were on? Well boys at Saturday Night’s Main Event were going to live for the moment and take it to the extreme to make sure we leave as the WWE Tag Team Champions will you be able to say the same!” – Jeff Hardy

Jeff and Matt raised their Tag Team Titles in the air before touching Titles as Kane and The Undertaker watched from the ring Undertaker was just standing next to the ropes as Kane stood center ring motioned for the WWE Tag Team Titles before raising his arms in the air before forcefully dropping them beside him causing fire to shoot from the top of all four ring posts!!
Saturday 3rd May 2008: Saturday Night’s Main Event: WWE Tag Team Championship: © Hardy Boyz V The Undertaker and Kane.

Jim Ross and Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler finally shown at ringside sitting behind the broadcast table J’R welcomed everyone to the show and immediately began hyping the rest of the show…

“What a hot start to Monday Night Raw, Ladies and Gentlemen we have already learned of a huge WWE Tag Team Championship match signed for Saturday Night’s Main Event but still to come we would hear a huge announcement concerning our next Pay Per View, WWE King of the Ring plus a huge Main Event has been signed for tonight!!” – Jim Ross

Tonight’s Main Event: None Title Match: WWE United States Champion: Rob Van Dam V Carlito…

“Last week on both Raw and Smack Down, Carlito made his intentions clear that he was coming after RVD’s WWE United States Championship and all credit to Rob Van Dam he has given Carlito his shot straight away” – Jim Ross

“J’R I’m really looking forward to tonight’s Main Event but up next J’R we are going to hear from the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion ‘The Game’ Triple H and for the first time since he lost the WWE Heavyweight Championship last week at WrestleMania we will hear from Triple H”. – Jerry Lawler

Video aired looking at the end of Smack Down this past Friday showing new WWE World Heavyweight Champion ‘The Animal’ Batista’s victory speech but Batista was quickly interrupted and disrespected by the then Major Brothers; Batista quickly tossed Brett Major over the top rope and planted Brian Major with a Spinebuster but THEN… Triple H snuck into the ring behind Batista with a sledgehammer in hand and HHH nailed Batista from behind in the back with the sledgehammer which dropped Batista to a knee, Triple H leaned into Batista’s face grabbed him by the cheeks before pulling Batista to his feet and spiking him with his Pedigree!! Triple H stood over Batista’s fallen body with his arms raised in celebration the video ended with Triple H staring down at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship while a Steel Cage flashed on the screen faintly behind the shot of Triple H standing over the fallen Animal…

Saturday 3rd May 2008: Saturday Night’s Main Event: Main Event: WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Steel Cage Match: © Batista V Triple H…

“Bow Down to the… Bow Down to the… Bow Down to the KING!”

Triple H stepped out on to the stage hiding his eyes behind some dark shades wearing jeans and his own Triple H tee. Randy Orton followed Triple H out on to the stage and Orton too was wearing jeans and a plain navy t-shirt. The fans were all over HHH and Orton as they made their way down the ramp and into the ring.

“WrestleMania was supposed to be THEIR night J’R but things never turned out like they had planned in the end!” (JL)

“Your right there partner Randy Orton failed to stand by his word and take the WWE United States Title from Rob Van Dam while Triple H failed to in his own words cement his place in history as the greatest of all time after he lost the WWE World Heavyweight Championship to Batista” (JR)

Triple H and Randy Orton were both now in the ring HHH stepped back into the corner while Orton asked and received a microphone from Raw Ring Announcer Lillian Garcia. Orton paced around the ring thinking over what he was going to say but the fans were all over the ‘Legend Killer’ not giving him a second to think and it was clear Randy Orton was getting frustrated Orton looked at HHH who was leaning into the corner, Orton took a deep breath and composed himself…

“I have heard what you fans have had to say… I have heard the whispers backstage… I came out here stood in front of the world and proudly told you all that I was a man of my word I claimed too you all that I was the real, true uncrowned WWE United States Champion and… and I promised that Batista would never, NEVER!! Become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion but I was wrong” (RO)

“YOU SUCK… YOU SUCK!!”

“I do not suck! Shut your mouths… I now know that I am not ready to guarantee anything yet but that’s what I’m going to learn from that man there (points at HHH standing in the corner). You see when Triple H has finished with me when Triple H has done polishing this diamond there will come a time when I will be able to stand in front off you all and when I say something you will all know that it will happen and you will all learn that… I AM A MAN OF MAN WORD!!” (RO)

Orton just stared out into the crowd with a cold look in his eye before Triple H came up behind Orton and took the microphone from him as soon as Triple H took the microphone a huge Batista chant broke out around the arena but it just brought a smirk upon Triple H’s face…

“At WrestleMania, with the world watching on the biggest, grandest stage of them all as much as it pains me to say it… Batista did everything he said he was going to do. Batista beat me in the middle of the ring and took what I cherish most the WWE World Heavyweight Championship!” (HHH)

“BATISTA!! BATISTA!! BATISTA!!”

“I have no excuses Batista at WrestleMania you beat me and it hurts it hurts real bad but it was a one off and will never happen again because now Batista the game truly begins!! Maybe at WrestleMania karma top trumped fate but now you have nothing going for you Batista because you will learn how hard it is to be the best to be the measuring stick in the business you will learn how hard it is to be ‘The Game’. Batista as cliché as it sounds the hunter has now become the hunted it is easier to be a challenger, a contender than it is to be the Champion.”

Triple H walked around the ring took off his shades and showing his eyes and showing how serious he was…

“Look at the facts Batista here in the WWE there has been two WWE World Heavyweight Champions and both of them have lost the Championship in their first Title defence and Batista your first Title defence will be against me at Saturday Night’s Main Event inside a 15ft high Steel Cage!! Batista there is no escaping fate you have only delayed it and at Saturday Night’s Main Event when the smoke has cleared a Pedigree later Batista it will all be over and I will be standing above you once again the WWE World Heavyweight Champion!!” (HHH)

Triple H just dropped the microphone beside him, Randy Orton stood beside HHH both men shared a look at one another the fans were all over both Randy Orton and Triple H…

“Strong words here tonight from both Randy Orton and Triple H, both feel they have a point to prove and at Saturday Night’s Main Event Triple H will get his chance when he challenges ‘The Animal’ Batista for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in a Steel Cage Match” (JR)

WWE Interviewer Todd Grisham was standing by backstage in the Interviewer area with one half of the World’s Greatest Tag Team, Shelton Benjamin. Grisham asked Benjamin how he was feeling heading into his first match back since being knocked out by Paul London’s Mushroom Stomp at WrestleMania...

“Grisham, Don’t worry about me! It hurts more not being one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions, me and Charlie have now had enough were sick and tired of getting so close only to fall at the final hurdle… we aint called World’s Greatest Tag Team because we think it’s cute it’s because we believe that we are the best in the world. Failure is no longer and option… it should never have been an option in the first place but we accepted it BUT not anymore! Were going to take out our competition and it seems for some reason Paul London and Brian Kendrick are our main competition even though they have never beaten us and right now I’m going to take Paul London out!” (SB)

Match 2.
Tag Team Division
Paul London V Shelton Benjamin
Referee: Nick Patrick. Time Limit: 20 Minutes.

Shelton Benjamin won the match via a disqualification but he could have come away with the victory via a pin fall only if he wasn’t so intent on knocking Paul London out. Benjamin missed a big splash in the corner and turned into a Drop-Sault from London, London sensing victory went up top for his Mushroom Stomp too the back of a bent over Benjamin’s head but Benjamin avoided London’s Stomp and smacked London in the back of the head with a feliner kick London face first hit the mat hard but Benjamin never went for the cover he leaned back in the turnbuckle with a smile on his face before pulling down his knee pad but before Benjamin could drop his unprotected knee to the back of London’s head… Brian Kendrick ran down the ramp slid into the ring and tackled Benjamin to the mat causing the disqualification.

Winner:

Shelton Benjamin (dq).[/center]
Shelton Benjamin was trying to cover up but Brian Kendrick was laying into Benjamin as Referee Patrick tried separating both men, Benjamin managed to roll away from Kendrick and out of the ring Referee Patrick immediately stopped Kendrick from going out after Shelton Benjamin. Charlie Haas was now out also checking on his partner Shelton Benjamin before escorting Benjamin back up the ramp. Paul London was now back to a knee but holding the back of his head but he seemed to be ok as Patrick and Brian Kendrick checked over him.

WWE United States Champion Rob Van Dam was shown back in his locker room stretching ahead of his Main Event tonight against Carlito…

Carlito was also shown in his locker room talking with his Brother Primo Colon while emptying his bag pulling out his ring gear and a bag of apples.

Still shot of Rey Mysterio celebrating his successful WWE Cruiserweight Championship defence at WrestleMania appeared on the Titan-Tron…

“Still to come folks tonight WWE Cruiserweight Champion the amazing ‘Master of the 6.1.9’ Rey Mysterio will be here but right now it was time to welcome the newest member of the WWE Cruiserweight Division” (JR)

WWE Ring Announcer Lillian Garcia was now standing centre ring with a microphone to her mouth and she asked the WWE fans to welcome… TAJIRI!!

Tajiri stepped out on the stage to a respectful ovation from the fans in attendance Tajiri wearing all black made his way down the ramp waving and shaking hands with the fans. Tajiri made his way into the ring where he bowed to the fans on all four sides of the ring…

“J’R it’s been confirmed that at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Tajiri will make his in ring debut, I can’t wait” (JL)

Tajiri finished bowing and waving at the fans and exited the ring but Tajiri never went far he joined his friends, family and representation in the front row to watch the rest of tonight’s show.

Saturday 19th April 2008: Superstars: N0.1 Contenders Match: Fatal Four Way: Paul Burchill V Cody Rhodes V Primo Colon V Colt Cabana/Ted DiBiase…

“Over the weekend WWE Reporter Joey Styles caught up with 3rd Generation Superstar Ted DiBiase ahead of tonight’s Qualifying match against Colt Cabana and this is what DiBiase had to say” (JR)

Ted DiBiase was shown sitting in a chair with a serious look on his face staring right into the camera waiting for the green light from Joey Styles too speak and get what ever he had on his chest off…

“I am a third generation Superstar! My Grandfather is ‘Iron’ Mike DiBiase and my Father is the ‘Million Dollar Man’ Ted DiBiase… My family love this business, I love this business but this business hasn’t been so kind to us! My Grandfather died in the middle of the ring and my Father the greatest wrestler to never be Heavyweight Champion suffered a career ending back injury… This business owes the DiBiase’s and I’m going to make sure I collect by one day becoming the WWE World Heavyweight Champion and that for me is priceless!” (TD)

Ted DiBiase just stared into the camera after he had finished talking it seemed as if DiBiase may have had a tear in his eye it was clear that everything Ted DiBiase just said came right from the heart…

Match 3.
Heavyweight Division
Colt Cabana V Ted DiBiase
Referee: Jim Korderas. Time Limit: 20 Minutes.

Ted DiBiase became the last man to advance to the Fatal Four Way on Superstars but he had to come back from the brink of defeat to score the victory Cabana came really close to beating DiBiase on a number of occasions the closest after a top rope missile drop kick but in the end Cabana set DiBiase up for his flying assh*le but DiBiase put on the breaks and locked Cabana in the Million Dollar Dream but as Cabana was fading DiBiase planted him with an uranage which was enough for the victory.

Winner:

Ted DiBiase.[/center]
Ted DiBiase stayed on his knees with his hands clinched delighted with the victory his head lifted as he heard Lillian Garcia announce him as the winner. Referee Korderas was checking on Colt Cabana, DiBiase was now on his feet and he made his way up behind Cabana but DiBiase leaned down grabbed Cabana under the arm and pulled him to his feet showing some class. Cabana and DiBiase stared at one another for a second until Cabana gave DiBiase a thumbs up and congratulated him on his victory…

Ted DiBiase rolled out of the ring and made his way up the ramp but stopped half way up and motioned for the WWE Intercontinental Championship…

“KENNEDY… …Kennedy!!”

WWE Intercontinental Champion Mr. Kennedy’s music interrupted Ted DiBiase’s celebration, DiBiase turned to see Mr. Kennedy step out on to the stage Title over his shoulder and microphone in hand. Kennedy and DiBiase stood face to face on the ramp DiBiase looking ready for a fight but Kennedy who had gum in his mouth was just smirking at smacking his lips in DiBiase’s face before lifting the Intercontinental Title above his head and microphone to his mouth…

“MR… …KENNEDY… …Kennedy!!”

Mr. Kennedy looked into the centrepiece of the WWE Intercontinental Championship before holding the Championship beside Ted DiBiase’s face; DiBiase never took his eyes of Kennedy as Kennedy looked DiBiase up and down laughed at himself before backing back up the ramp.

Saturday 19th April 2008: Superstars: N0.1 Contenders Match: Fatal Four Way: Paul Burchill V Cody Rhodes V Primo Colon V Ted DiBiase.

Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler were shown at their broadcast table at ringside, J’R and The King reminded everyone of tonight’s Main Event pitting Rob Van Dam V Carlito but said it was now time to turn their attention to the next Pay Per View, WWE King of the Ring. Lawler stood up behind the table and told J’R he is going to take great delight in making this announcement…

‘The King’ Jerry Lawler’s music hit as Lawler took his headset off and Lawler shook hands with the fans behind him took a microphone from Lillian Garcia and made his way into the ring…

“Ok, Ok you can turn the music off now”

“JERRY…JERRY… JERRY!”

“Listen now on Sunday 22nd June the WWE will produce their third Pay Per View… WWE King of the Ring and being a King myself WWE Management asked me to come out here tonight and make an announcement concerning the theme of the Pay Per View” (JL)

Jerry Lawler walked around the ring as the fans got to their feet waiting to hear what The King had to announce…

“Let me tell you something it feels great to be King it really does and at King of the Ring one of WWE Superstar is going to get that feeling because at King of the Ring we would crown our first… King of the Ring! 32 Superstars from the Heavyweight and Tag Team Division will compete in Tournament matches on upcoming WWE Television and at the King of the Ring we will hold the Semi Finals and Finals and not only will the winner be able to call themselves King of the Ring but also the winner will be granted three wishes… Any three wishes of their choosing!” (JL)

“That’s huge news 32 Man Tournament where the winner will be crowned King of the Ring and will be granted three separate wishes” (JR)

“Next week, Next week the 32 entrants will be announced as will the opening round matches, that’s huge news right?” (JL)

“Ladies and Gentlemen there is even more news this time concerning the Cruiserweight Division… At King of the Ring there will be a six man elimination match called Survival of the Fittest where the winner will receive a shot at the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at the next Pay Per View in August, WWE SummerSlam! Qualifying matches will be held over the upcoming weeks and the entrants will be confirmed next week also” (JL)

Jerry Lawler started walking around the ring but stopped in his tracks when he seen Tajiri standing in the front row King said he bets Tajiri’s interested in the Survival of the Fittest, Tajiri smiled and motioned for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship…

“I know six other WWE Superstars who will be hoping to be entered into the Survival of the Fittest and they will be in action next when ‘Prince of Punk’ Shannon Moore teams with Guido Maritato and ‘Mexican Warrior’ Chavo Guerrero to take on Super Crazy, Jimmy Yang and Jerry Lynn!”

Sunday 22nd June 2008: WWE King of the Ring: Finals of King of the Ring Tournament!!

Sunday 22nd June 2008: WWE King of the Ring: Survival of the Fittest!!

Shannon Moore’s music hit in the arena and the Prince of Punk jogged out on too the stage as J’R revealed that earlier today when he spoke to Moore, Moore told him he wasn’t happy about teaming with Guido Maritato and Chavo Guerrero tonight and being up against his former partner Jimmy Yang.

“J’R in the Survival of the Fittest match it will be everyman for themselves so this match if anything is good practice for Shannon Moore” (JL)

Match 4.
Cruiserweight Division
6 Man Tag Team Match
Jerry Lynn, Super Crazy and Jimmy Yang V Chavo Guerrero, Guido Maritato and Shannon Moore
Referee: Charles Robinson. Time Limit: 20 Minutes.

Jerry Lynn, Super Crazy and Jimmy Yang won a exciting fast paced match after Lynn managed to plant Guido Maritato with his TKO but Chavo Guerrero broke up the fall, Guerrero pulled Lynn to his face and ran him head first into the turnbuckle Crazy took Guerrero out of the ring with a head scissors and followed that up with a plancha out on top of Guerrero as Lynn and Maritato crawled towards their partners Yang and Shannon Moore. Maritato tagged in Moore and Moore managed to stop Lynn from tagging in Yang by grabbing Lynn’s foot but Lynn surprised and rocked Moore with an enzirguri and tagged in Yang, Yang went straight up top waited for Moore to turn around and surprised Moore with a high Moonsault which was enough for the victory.

Winners:

Jerry Lynn, Super Crazy and Jimmy Yang.[/center]
Jimmy Yang rolled out of the ring where Jerry Lynn met him with a hug; Lynn raised Yang’s hand as Super Crazy joined them at the bottom of the ramp to celebrate their victory. Shannon Moore was sitting up looking like he was in shock that Jimmy Yang beat him Chavo Guerrero had now rolled into the ring behind Shannon Moore looking down in disgust at Moore before leaning over the ropes to watch Jerry Lynn, Super Crazy and Jimmy Yang celebrate their victory.

“Chavo Guerrero blames Jerry Lynn for not getting the Title shot at WrestleMania and he blames Lynn for costing him the Triple Threat Match at WrestleMania” (JR)

“J’R this is just going to add to Chavo Guerrero’s resentment of Jerry Lynn… Up next though J’R for the first time since WrestleMania we are going to hear from the benchmark of the Cruiserweight Division the WWE Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio!” (JL)

Sunday 6th April 2008: WWE WrestleMania: WWE Cruiserweight Championship: © Rey Mysterio beat Gregory Helms…

“BOOYAKA… BOOYAKA… …6.1.9… …BOOYAKA… BOOYAKA!”

Fans were on their feet as WWE Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio stepped out on to the stage in his black mask with a black 6.1.9 vest; Mysterio walked to both sides of the stage raised his Championship high above his head as fireworks shot out towards the crowd. Mysterio made his way down the ramp slapping hands with some fans while going head to head with young kids that were leaning over the security wall wearing Rey Mysterio masks. After entering the ring climbing one of the turnbuckles making the sign of the cross, pointing to heaven Mysterio asked for a microphone from Lillian Garcia…

Rey Mysterio walked around the ring with his Title proudly resting over his shoulder taking in the applause and cheers from the fans…

“Wow it’s hot in here tonight folks! Woo… Ok let me get to the point off why I came out here tonight, there’s a couple of things I wana get of me chest the first being WrestleMania… Let me tell you all WrestleMania was off the hook and it was a great honour to defend the WWE Cruiserweight Championship in front off the world. Me and Gregory Helms went out there and we put everything on the line for the right to become the Champion for the most part… Sorry Gregory but I agree with what everyone else has being saying the end of our match you lost your heart your fight, Gregory you gave up on yourself and your chance to become the WWE Cruiserweight Champion and believe me there was no way I was going to let you off easily. Helms’ it’s a shame you quit on yourself because we were on our way to having a classic and it leaves a sour taste in my mouth but it’s time to move on” (RM)

“WWE Management have given twelve Cruiserweight’s the chance to earn the right to face the WWE Cruiserweight Champion in August at SummerSlam with this Survival of the Fittest and I know no one else in the Cruiserweight Division will give up on their dream of becoming the WWE Cruiserweight Champion isn’t that right Tajiri”

Rey Mysterio turned to face Tajiri who was standing up in the front row listening to everything Mysterio had to say…

“I know you wouldn’t give up Tajiri, I know Jerry Lynn, Chavo Guerrero… James Gibson, Super Crazy wouldn’t give up on the chance to become the Champion and come SummerSlam I look forward to facing who ever is victorious at King of the Ring (looking back at Tajiri) and if it’s you Tajiri then I look forward to the new challenge that’s put in front off me”

Fans on their feet vocally supporting the thought of Rey Mysterio defending his Championship against Tajiri as Mysterio stepped back into the centre of the ring…

“Speaking of new challenges this Friday on Smack Down I will face the first Cruiserweight graduate from WWE Development his name is Evan Bourne! I have seen some of Evan in action but before I had I had heard many great things about this young man let me tell you something this man has got it, he floats through the air defies gravity and the man hits the Shooting Star Press better than anyone he has ever seen! Let me tell you all something Evan Bourne’s going to impress you all hey he’s even been compared to yours truly”

Mysterio chuckled to himself, fixed his mask and looked down at his WWE Cruiserweight Championship…

“But you see there’s one thing that separates me from everybody else and that’s this the WWE Cruiserweight Championship and new challenge or old challenges boys this Championship aint going know where so folks get ready to see a lot more… …6…1…9’s!! (RM)

Rey Mysterio dropped the microphone climbed up to the middle turnbuckle and raised his WWE Cruiserweight Championship high above his head as the fans were on their feet for Mysterio as he posed with his Championship. Mysterio made his way round ringside slapping hands with the fans before starting to make his way back up the ramp…
Woooooooooooo…

Ric Flair’s music hit and ‘The Nature Boy’ made his way out on to the stage as Rey Mysterio was making his way back up the ramp, Mysterio stopped as Flair came closer Flair and Mysterio shook hands before Flair passed Mysterio and made his way down the ramp…

“Up next ladies and gentlemen we will see 2nd Generation Superstar Harry Smith take on MVP and we will be joined by Ric Flair” (JR)

Ric Flair had now joined J’R and The King at ringside as MVP was making his way down the ramp for his match, Flair told J’R and King that MVP invited him out here tonight and once MVP got into the ring he told Flair to have a close look at him.

Ric Flair also revealed on Commentary that he has signed a contract to face MVP and they were just waiting to find out when they were going to meet. Flair also said that this was MVP’s time he said MVP has earned the right to face him one of the greatest of all time and he was looking forward to testing himself against a future Champion like MVP but Flair said that all the pressure was on MVP’s shoulders because there match would be the biggest match of MVP’s career…

Match 5.
Heavyweight Division
Harry Smith V MVP
Referee: Scott Armstrong. Time Limit: 20 Minutes.

MVP sent a clear message to Ric Flair that he was ready for him by controlling Harry Smith on his way to victory and MVP got the victory after catching Smith with a face buster onto his knee and as soon as Smith got back to his feet MVP nearly took Smith’s head off with his Drive By Kick.

Winner:

MVP.[/center]
As soon as the bell ran MVP ignored Referee Armstrong attempting to raise his arm made his way over to the side of the ring where Ric Flair sat on Commentary, MVP leaned over the ropes and shouted at Flair “I’m ready Flair” and “I’m better than you ever were”. Ric Flair just sat their with a smile on his face before getting up shaking hands with both Ross and Lawler and making his way round ringside as Flair walked around the ring MVP followed him in the ring jumping on the spot telling Flair he was coming for him. Flair turned back to MVP while he was half way up the ramp applauded MVP’s victory and told him he would see him soon, MVP smirked back at Flair before doing his ‘Ball Game’ pose.

Jim Ross and Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler were back at ringside looking into the camera as the fans behind them waved at their friends and families at home…

“Over the weekend WWE Management released a number of WWE Superstars, Divas and other personal from their contracts and there were some surprises” (JR)

“Your right there J’R, I was shocked by some of the results but not with others while some Superstars may count themselves lucky, we’ve been told that’s it’s a case out with the old and in with the new and I’m excited to see who’s going to come in” (JL)

“Last week we seen the debuts of the monster Umaga and his handler Armando Alejandro Estrada and we don’t know when Umaga will strike next, Tajiri debuted tonight, Evan Bourne will debut this Friday on Smack Down and more will follow including a young man named… Kofi Kingston. King we have heard a lot about this young man and Kofi will make his in ring debut next week but this week all week we are going to have a closer look at Kofi Kingston…” (JR)

Kofi Kingston (a toned African with short dreadlocks) walked along a sea front wearing an opened up white shirt with beige shorts and flip flops…

“You know I was born in Ghana raised in Jamaica but at a young age with me family we moved to America. In school me Moms and Father wanted me to be a teacher follow in the footsteps of me Granddaddy and I had every intention in following their wishes I wrestled for the school and I loved it man but wanting to make me family proud came first but I couldn’t do it, it never excited me it never got the blood pumping there was only one thing that did that and that was wrestling… But… there was trouble ahead”

Kofi Kingston laughed to himself before the screen blacked out and the words ‘TO BE CONTINUED’ appeared on the screen.

Friday 18th April 2008: Smack Down…
• Main Event: None Title Match: WWE Cruiserweight Champion: Rey Mysterio V Evan Bourne
• Finlay V John Morrison w/ Melina
• CM Punk V William Regal
• ‘Heartbreak Kid’ Shawn Michaels promises to have a surprise in store for ‘Rated R’ Superstar’ Edge

SATURDAY 3RD MAY 2008: WWE SATURDAY NIGHT’S MAIN EVENT… 2 WEEKS AWAY!!

SUNDAY 22ND JUNE 2008: WWE KING OF THE RING… 9 WEEKS AWAY!!

Up Next: Tonight’s Main Event: None Title Match: WWE United States Champion: Rob Van Dam V Carlito…

Backstage in the Interviewer area WWE Interviewer Todd Grisham was standing by with WWE United States Champion Rob Van Dam who was wearing his new “Everyone’s Favourite Wrestler” T-Shirt and he had his U.S Title wrapped round his right shoulder…

“I’m joined now by the WWE United States Champion Rob Van Dam ahead of tonight’s Main Event… Rob in a matter of minutes you will face Carlito who has been on a roll over the last few months highlighted by his victory over John Morrison at WrestleMania a man that holds a victory over you and hopes to receive a Title shot in the near future. Seems you are a wanted man at the minute because I’m sure Randy Orton will want another shot are there are others like…” (TG)

RVD cut Grisham off by placing his hand over the top of the microphone, RVD laughed at Grisham before removing his hand from the microphone…

“You talk to much dude… Yeah I’m a wanted man everyone wants to beat Rob Van Dam and become the U.S Champion but it aint going to happen… Carlito… Morrison… Orton it doesn’t matter who gets put in front of me because in the end they’ll only be one winner and I think you know who I’m on about he goes by the name off… …Rob… …Van… …Dam!!

Rob Van Dam turned to leave but when RVD turned around Carlito was in front off him and the two men stared at one other and Carlito started tossing an apple up and down in his hand before catching it and touching RVD’s U.S Title; Carlito told RVD he would see him out there and walked off as RVD looked back at Grisham smiled, shrugged his shoulders and asked Grisham “Was that supposed to intimidate me? Whatever…”

Match 6.
Main Event
Heavyweight Division
None Title Match
WWE United States Champion: Rob Van Dam V Carlito
Referee: Mike Chioda. Time Limit: 30 Minutes.

Rob Van Dam and Carlito circled one another as the fans chanted both men’s names with RVD’s name being chanted a little louder which RVD acknowledged by bowing to the fans, Carlito pushed RVD into the corner and the two men exchanged words until Carlito slapped RVD across the face wiping the smile of RVD’s face Referee Chioda got in the middle of both men told Carlito to back away. Carlito motioned for the U.S Title before going back at RVD both men locked up, Carlito turned it into a side headlock but RVD pushed Carlito into the ropes but Carlito came back dropping RVD with a shoulder block. RVD was back to his feet and both men locked up again, again Carlito into the side headlock and RVD pushed Carlito into the ropes but this time RVD dropped in front of Carlito causing Carlito to run over him, Carlito came back but RVD leap frogged over Carlito and took him down with a high monkey flip sending Carlito into the ropes. RVD up and doing his thumb pose as the fans chanted his name, Carlito never looked impressed…

Carlito surprised RVD with a kick to the gut a left hand another left hand, a kick; Carlito sent RVD into the turnbuckles and followed RVD in but RVD caught Carlito with an elbow to the jaw and quickly jumped up and off the middle turnbuckle surprising Carlito with a sunset flip…
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Carlito kicked out both men up RVD ducked a Carlito clothesline and took Carlito down with a leg sweep stayed on him with a spinning double leg drop, Carlito back to his feet but RVD took him back down with a standing heel kick Carlito dropping Carlito immediately rolled out of the ring. RVD continued to stay on Carlito with a plancha which brought the fans to their feet and a loud RVD chant from the crowd RVD slapped hands with a couple of fans before rolling back into the ring. Carlito seemed exhausted and Referee Chioda started counting Carlito out…
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3… Carlito sitting up…
4… Carlito grabbed hold off the ring apron…
5… Carlito pulled himself back to his feet…
6… Carlito took a deep breath…
7… Carlito rolled back into the ring…

RVD bent down to pick Carlito up by his big afro but Carlito grabbed hold of RVD’s singlet and tossed RVD out of the ring through the ropes and Carlito followed RVD out and RVD was back to his feet; Carlito with a chop to RVD’s chest another a second a kick and a left hand all rocked RVD, Carlito attempted a supflex on the floor but RVD countered with a number of punches to Carlito’s ribs and he motioned for the fans to move back RVD lifted Carlito up for a supflex but dropped Carlito ribs first over the security wall. RVD jumped up onto the ring apron again with the thumb pose and RVD came off the ring apron going for a spinning heel kick to the back of Carlito’s head but Carlito moved and RVD crashed into the security wall, RVD was holding his back and right leg as Carlito regained his bearings in the crowd. RVD back to his feet as Carlito climbed the security wall and came off with a double axe handle dropping RVD. Carlito picked RVD by his pony tail rolled him back in and quickly followed RVD in and straight into the cover…
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Rob Van Dam kicked out so Carlito mounted RVD and laid into him with a number of left hands, Carlito got off RVD as soon as Referee Chioda ordered him too. RVD using the ropes to get back to his feet but Carlito hooked RVD’s head went for a supflex but RVD managed to slip down behind Carlito grab him around the waist and run him into the ropes for a roll up but Carlito hung on too the top rope causing RVD to roll back straight to his feet but Carlito was waiting for him with a middle springboard elbow nailing RVD right in the face Carlito into the cover again without hooking a leg…
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RVD got a shoulder up but that was closer for Carlito who seemed a little upset that it never put RVD away…

Carlito took a couple of steps back and waited for Rob Van Dam to get back to his feet the RVD chants were much louder now RVD back to his feet Carlito kicked RVD in the mid section doubling him over. Carlito off the ropes stiff million dollar knee lift which spun RVD around and once RVD had stopped spinning Carlito nearly took RVD’s head off with a hard left sided lariat Carlito straight into the cover hooking both of RVD’s legs…
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2… That was close some of the fans thought it was a three, RVD just managed to wriggle free. Carlito was in shock arguing the count with Referee Chioda holding up three fingers at Chioda, RVD was back to a knee Carlito was straight over more left hands to the face of RVD, clearly losing his temper Carlito hooked RVD’s head going for his rolling cutter but as Carlito attempted it and turned RVD, RVD countered the cutter into a backslide fans on their feet…
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No! Carlito just managed to kick out and Carlito was back to his feet first RVD a little slower but when RVD managed to get back to his feet Carlito grabbed RVD by the head and went to bounce RVD’s head off the top turnbuckle but RVD blocked it by grabbing the top ropes and surprising Carlito with a kick to the face knocking Carlito back and to a knee. RVD up to the middle rope coming off with a drop kick dropping Carlito both men on their backs so Referee Chioda started to count both men down…
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2… Both men still on their backs taking in deep breaths…
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4… RVD rolled to his front as Carlito sat up…
5… Fans getting behind both men as they both continued to get back to their feet…
6… RVD on his knees as Carlito crawled towards the ropes…
7… Both men back to their feet at exactly the same time which got a big applause from the crowd…

Carlito tried to get their first with a kick but RVD caught Carlito’s foot before rocking Carlito with a step over heel kick which knocked Carlito through the ropes out on to the ring apron. RVD leaned over the ropes and grabbed Carlito by his afro but Carlito hung RVD’s neck on the top rope. Carlito seized RVD up before spring boarding to the top rope and going for a dropkick but RVD saw it coming and took a step back causing Carlito to hit the mat hard and RVD was straight off the ropes with his Rolling Thunder and into the cover…
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Long 2 count… Carlito popped up his left shoulder; RVD on his knees laughing in shock or amazement that Carlito kicked out Carlito was back to his feet but resting leaning in the turnbuckle RVD was straight back over with a couple of right handed jabs to the face of Carlito followed by a shoulder thrust, a second a third RVD flipping back on to his feet ran and dived right into Carlito’s ribs with a fourth shoulder thrust. Carlito doubled over coughing and holding his ribs RVD took a step back before jumping at Carlito going for a second monkey flip but Carlito moved and RVD crotched himself on the middle turnbuckle! Carlito quickly turned around grabbed RVD around the face and tried to pulled RVD off the turnbuckle into his Backcracker but RVD was holding on to the top turnbuckle fans on their feet hoping RVD would hold on. Carlito laid into the back of RVD’s head with a number of left hands softening RVD up and releasing RVD’s grip from the top turnbuckle so Carlito went for his Backcracker!! RVD quickly grabbed hold of the top rope and Carlito hit the mat hard the back of his head hitting hard. RVD got off the turnbuckle looked down at Carlito… Split Legged Moonsault straight into the cover!!
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3… No it was a 2! Carlito at the last second nipped out RVD standing with his hands on his hips looking out at the crowd as Carlito rolled onto his front before slowly getting back to his feet RVD lifted Carlito over his shoulders in a DVD position but Carlito managed to get behind RVD turn him around grab RVD’s head and Carlito attempted to lift RVD and drill him a lifting STO but RVD blocked it with a number of elbows to the side of Carlito’s head which broke Carlito’s grip but RVD turned back into a kick from Carlito and Carlito quickly hooked RVD’s head and this time Carlito nailed RVD with his rolling cutter!! Carlito was slow to cover but Carlito managed to crawl over on top of RVD…
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Again Rob Van Dam kicked out! Carlito back to his feet pulling at his hair yelling at RVD to get back to his feet, Carlito was behind RVD lining him up for his Backcracker motioning for the U.S Title. RVD on a knee up to his feet no back down to a knee fans were on their feet again with hands over their mouths RVD back to his feet Backcracker… NO!! RVD turned around at the last second and as Carlito jumped RVD pulled Carlito’s legs from under him causing Carlito to crash on the back of the top of his neck and back of his head and it seemed his right knee came up and smashed him in the face! Carlito was knocked out cold! RVD’s fans were going crazy while other fans and Referee Chioda looked worried even RVD hesitated for a second before jumping up onto the top rope and coming off with his 5 Star Frog Splash!! The impact off the move caused RVD to bounce of Carlito but Carlito was out cold and blood was coming from his nose RVD holding his ribs rolled over and leaned on Carlito’s body and Referee Chioda was down for the count and the fans were on their feet already celebrating the victory…
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Winner:

Rob Van Dam.[/center]
Rob Van Dam sat up still holding his ribs as the bell rang and Ring Announcer Lillian Garcia announced Rob Van Dam as the winner. Referee Chioda checked over Carlito who was still on his back but seemed to be coming round Chioda rolled Carlito to the ring apron as WWE Doctors made their way down the ramp and checked on Carlito.

Referee Chioda asked and received the WWE United States Championship which he passed to a now standing Rob Van Dam, RVD clutched the Title to his face before raising it high above his head RVD looked out to see Carlito being helped back up the ramp by WWE Doctors…

“What a match!! J’R both men gave it everything they had put it all on the line and it wasn’t even a Title match imagine if the Championship was on the line!” (JL)

“Shows you just how much the WWE United States Championship means to everyone in the WWE Heavyweight Division the second most prestigious singles Championship in the WWE Heavyweight Division. Rob Van Dam is going to have one hell of a fight on his hands to beat his record as the ECW T.V Champion which lasted 23 months” (JR)

“Can’t be done J’R” (JL)

“Time will tell on that one partner but that is all for tonight ladies and gentlemen, goodnight don’t forget to join us this Friday night on Smack Down” (JR)

Rob Van Dam was outside the ring holding his WWE United States Championship slapping hands with the fans before making his way to the bottom of the ramp putting the Title over his shoulder and doing his thumb pose as Raw went off the air and the fans chanted… …ROB… …VAN… DAM!!