A special graphic aired to open the show, paying tribute to the recently deceased, UMAGA.
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Once the graphic fades away, we continue with our unusual cold opening. We cut inside WWE Headquarters, where sitting inside an office, wearing a power suit like only she can, is STEPHANIE MCMAHON. Steph is all business tonight, taking a moment to clear her throat, before speaking.
Stephanie McMahon: Last week, we saw a heinous act by Mike Knox when he viciously attacked Raw’s General Manager Mike Adamle. Due to injuries sustained during the attack, Mike Adamle is unable to take the helm of Raw this week. I want to implore people not to panic in the absence of a GM and to behave as you would at any other time.
There’s a stern tone in her voice, and a warning look in her eyes. She’s trying to keep the Raw roster in check tonight.
Stephanie McMahon: The show will go on, and things will roll along as always. We’ve got a stacked show planned for everybody including a main event that I can now announce which will see Cody Rhodes versus Shawn Michaels!!!
With her trademark smirk on full display after the match announcement, the pre-taped segment comes to an end, as Raw transitions to its usual opening…
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Our first scene of the show proper picks once the show returns from commercials after the first match. Dressed in his wrestling gear, a furrow in his brow, TRIPLE H has his ear to his cell phone. He listens intently, not looking overly pleased, before finally responding.
Triple H: Listen, Steph, I get it. I really do. I’ll try and keep order, but when I put these tights on, I’m one of the boys. Nobody here listens to me besides Shawn.
We can assume the conversation continues, but that’s all we hear. Hunter continues to pace around his locker room, as the scene cuts away…
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We’re now at the interview set where the fabulous KELLY KELLY is standing by.
Kelly Kelly: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time… He is the WWE Intercontinental Champion… CM PUNK!!!
The crowd inside the arena pops big, as the WWE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION CM PUNK appears in shot. Despite Kelly’s smiles, there’s no polite or courteous nod from Punk tonight, he looks in the zone.
Kelly Kelly: Thank you for your time, Punk. Your schedule as champion has been gruelling, you’ve racked up defence after defence, but I can’t help but think this one tonight against Mr. Kennedy might be different. It’s a little more emotional charged, what are your thoughts?
Punk nods in agreement, still looking deadly serious.
CM Punk: I take pride in my schedule because with Randy Orton being the WWE Champion, we needed at least one fighting champion on this show. And barring three weeks, which were a red herring of sorts, I’ve been Intercontinental Champion for the last seven months. It has been a hell of a ride and I’m not ready for it to be over. As for Kennedy, the time for talking is over. He will finally get what’s coming to him tonight.
On that note, Punk leaves, as Kelly sends us back to ringside for the next match…
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After the next match, we see JOHN MORRISON standing by a production crate in the back, dresses for action.
John Morrison: I’ve got the opportunity of a lifetime to qualify as number thirty for the Royal Rumble this Sunday at Armageddon. Before we get there, I’ve got Triple H and Vladimir Koslov in a Triple Threat tonight. People think nobody can beat Koslov, but I’ve made a career out of proving people wrong. Nobody thought I could make it as a singles wrestler, hell, only a few months ago, nobody thought I could beat Randy Orton at Summerslam and become WWE Champion. I proved everyone wrong there and I will again tonight.
Morrison continues to show intensity, staring deeply into the camera until the show heads to a break…
Returning from the break, we get a video package…
We’re just about to kick off our WWE Intercontinental Championship match, but before we do, MICHAEL COLE and JERRY ‘THE KING’ LAWLER have an announcement at ringside. The main event of the Umaga Tribute show this Friday night on Smackdown is now official. It will be a match between Umaga’s greatest rival this year, Smackdown’s Chris Hero and Umaga’s all time greatest rival, Raw’s John Cena…
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WE HAVE A NEW WWE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION!!! There’s a stunned silence initially, as an elated Kennedy gets back to his feet. After a few moments, the referee is back in the ring with the title, and Kennedy rudely yanks the title from the referee’s hands. As Kennedy begins to celebrate, the result sinks in for the fans, and they give a MASSIVE amount of heat for the injustice here tonight.
Kennedy doesn’t care though. With Punk still being unconscious, Kennedy is able to enjoy his moment. He then rolls to the outside, assists DiBiase in getting to his feet, and then the dastardly duo heads up the ramp…
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The show now cuts to inside a locker room, where SHAWN MICHAELS stands, having just performed some stretching ahead of the main event later tonight.
Shawn Michaels: I’ve had a lot on my mind lately. Questioning my return, whether I did it for the right reasons, but all that went away the moment Mike Adamle announced the match or this Sunday at Armageddon. Ya’ see, in a Steel Cage, you’re all alone which means nobody can help Orton.
There’s a glint in Shawn’s eyes at the thought of having uninterrupted access to the WWE Champion.
Shawn Michaels: I can’t wait to roll into my hometown of San Antonio, Texas this weekend and take care of business. Last week proved that I can hit Sweet Chin Music out of nowhere. The match could be fast, and I could hit it one minute in, or the match could be gruelling, and I could hit it twenty minutes in. Hell, it could be more then that, but here’s one thing I know for sure. When I hit it, I will be the WWE Champion and for Randy Orton, it’s all over but the crying.
Michaels sounds like he’s ready for his WWE Title shot this Sunday, as he goes back to preparing for tonight’s main event…
Returning from the break, a still dazed and staggering yet infuriated CM PUNK roughly grabs a camera man, telling him to get him on the air.
CM Punk: Things between me and Kennedy aren’t ending like that. I don’t give a shit who makes the decisions with Adamle gone, here’s what’s going to happen. At Armageddon this Sunday, I’m using my rematch clause on Kennedy. No questions asked, that’s it.
Still disgusted in how things went down tonight, Punk simply shakes his head, before walking away from the most likely petrified camera man…
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After defeating John Morrison and Triple H in a Triple Threat Match in seven minutes, VLADIMIR KOSLOV celebrates. Or he less celebrates and more just stands tall in the centre of the ring. Our cameras then cut backstage to show BATISTA and REY MYSTERIO sitting together, watching the imposing Koslov on a monitor. In a different area in the back, we see JOHN CENA doing the same thing, watching intensely.
Finally, we cut to another backstage area where CHRIS JERICHO is keeping an eye on Koslov. As Jericho watches, WWE CHAMPION RANDY ORTON walks passed and pats Jericho on the back. The backstage vision then disappears, and we get another shot of Koslov standing tall as the show heads to commercials.
The show returns with a video package…
At ringside, on commentary, MICHAEL COLE and JERRY ‘THE KING’ LAWLER expand on the announced Smackdown Spectacular. They hype the three versus three versus tag match between all the brands. According to Cole, negotiations for the match were going on before Adamle was injured. Work was being done behind the scenes, and the team Adamle has assembled is truly extraordinary, but unfortunately for the GM, he never got a chance to announce it.
They have the pleasure of announcing the team now though, as Adamle has been in contact with the board. The Raw GM’s chosen team to lead Raw to victory consists of CM Punk, John Cena, and shockingly, their third, Vladimir Koslov!!!...
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After a segment in which we’re not featuring in this BTB, we get a split screen. On one side of the screen, it shows CODY RHODES walking in a hallway, with RANDY ORTON only a step behind. It can only be assumed they are heading towards the gorilla position, whilst on the other screen, similarly SHAWN MICHAELS is making his way towards the entrance. IT’S CODY VS. MICHAELS NEXT!!!
Before the main event, we have one final video package…
The fans are happy, as Michaels is victorious just like last week. Full of confidence, Michaels jives a little like it’s the 90’s, celebrating his hard fought victory. On the outside of the ring, a furious Randy Orton gestures towards the back, imploring for somebody to come to ringside. After doing this, Orton slithers into the ring… AND THE WWE CHAMPION ATTACKS MICHAELS FROM BEHIND!!!
The celebration is over for Michaels, as Orton goes on the attack. Heat fills the arena and it only gets worse as CHRIS JERICHO, MR. KENNEDY and TED DIBIASE run down to join Orton. It’s a four on one now, with Michaels in serious trouble…
UNTIL REY MYSTERIO SLIDES INTO THE RING!!!
Rey Rey immediately attacks Jericho, hammering away at him with right hands. Jericho falls to the canvas and Mysterio bends over to pick him up… ONLY FOR KENNEDY TO DROP MYSTERIO WITH A KNEE LIFT!!!
With a devious smirk, Jericho and Kennedy pick up the mask man and they throw him outside of the ring. The beatdown continues on Michaels, until the fans chirp up yet again…
BECAUSE BATISTA AND JOHN MORRISON ENTER THE RING TOGETHER!!!
The unsuspecting DiBiase is the first to turn towards them due to the crowd noise… BATISTA RUNS THROUGH DIBIASE WITH A SPEAR!!!
MORRISON RUNS AT JERICHO… TACKLING HIM… AND THE TWO MEN SPILL THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPES AND TO THE OUTSIDE…
AS A RECOVERED CODY SNEAKS FROM BEHIND AND GETS A LOW BLOW ON BATISTA!!!
‘The Animal’ drops to his knees in pain, eyes wide, and it looks like things might only get worse…
WITH VLADIMIR KOSLOV NOW STORMING DOWN THE RAMP!!!
Koslov steps into the ring but before he can lay a hand on anybody… KOSLOV IS CLOBBERED FROM BEHIND…
BY TRIPLE H!!!
Triple H is out to help his DX buddy, and he and Koslov start brawling in the ring. There is chaos inside the ring, but also outside where Morrison and Jericho continue to brawl… UNTIL KENNEDY KICKS MORRISON IN THE NUTS FROM BEHIND!!!
Morrison drops to the floor now, but before Jericho can capitalize, he’s thrown out of the way… AND KENNEDY IS TACKLED TO THE FLOOR…
BY CM PUNK!!!
Punk mounts Kennedy and just punches away at him, really releasing some of his frustration after being screwed out of the IC Title earlier. The fans only get even more excited too, AS JOHN CENA JOINS THE FRAY!!!
Cena slides into the ring, only for Orton to IMMEDIATELY bail to the outside. The cowardice from Orton gets boos from the fans, as Jericho decides to attack Cena in the ring. The two men exchange right hands, and Cena gets the advantage, before simply throwing Jericho outside the ring. On the outside, Cody drags Punk off of Kennedy, and instead of continuing to fight, Kennedy climbs the barricade and looks to escape through the crowd.
Punk manages to shrug Cody off, drilling him with a hard kick, and then Punk enters the crowd, going after Kennedy. Back inside of the ring, Cena has backed DiBiase against the ropes… CENA CLOTHESLINES DIBIASE OVER THE TOP ROPE AND TO THE OUTSIDE!!!
Suddenly, it’s pandemonium. The noise is deafening as Koslov has gotten rid of Triple H, and now CENA AND KOSLOV GO NOSE TO NOSE!!! This has been building for awhile now, and the two explode, trading haymakers… UNTIL THEY GET IN A MODIFIED TACKLE… BOTH MEN TUMBLING TO THE OUTSIDE!!!
They don’t stop though, continuing to brawl on the outside. With things really getting out of control now, a bucket load of referees and WWE officials run down to try and control the fight. Our cameras now quickly cut to in the audience, where Punk is trying to catch Kennedy… WHEN PUNK GETS ATTACKED OUT OF NOWHERE…
FROM MIKE KNOX!!!
This allows Kennedy to keep running away, disappearing from sight completely. Knox and Punk are now engaged in a heated brawl, fighting back down through the crowd and to the ringside area. With Cena distracted, Orton sneakily slides back into the ring, perfect timing to see Triple H working to his feet after being dropped by Koslov… RKO TO TRIPLE H!!!
Cena and Koslov haven’t stopped brawling, despite the best effort from so many people to stop it. They’ve started to move up the ramp now, whilst at ringside, Knox and Punk trade blows in front of the announce table… UNTIL KNOX THROUGH PUNK ONTO THE ANNOUNCE TABLE!!!
Punk’s flailing body takes out Cole and Lawler, basically ending any commentary for the night. More security comes from the back now, and agents like Arn Anderson, Dean Malenko, Pat Patterson, Tony Garea and Gerald Brisco are out to try and assist. Cena and Koslov are slowly dragged apart, as are Knox and Punk… UNTIL PUNK LEAPS OFF THE ANNOUNCE TABLE, RIGHT BACK ONTO KNOX!!!
Amongst all the chaos, Orton has managed to make it to the timekeeper’s table, where he grabs his WWE Championship. Orton walks around ringside, carefully, looking to leave… BUT CENA SPOTS HIM AND STARTS WALKING TOWARDS ORTON!!! Orton freaks out and backpedals, sliding back into the ring for a reprieve. Cena looks to follow him in… BUT NOW KNOX ATTACKS CENA!!!
The brawl is back on, as Punk breaks free and runs down to join in and attack Knox, so then Koslov gets back involved, attacking Cena and Punk! Outside the ring, carnage continues, these men all showing their hatred for each other prior to Armageddon. Inside the ring, Orton stood alone with the title… BUT THEN TURNED INTO SWEET CHIN MUSIC!!!
Michaels has recovered and now Orton is out cold. A smirking Michaels picks up the WWE Title, and amongst the carnage, Michaels holds the WWE Championship, perhaps a sign of things to come, as the show fades to black…
Once the graphic fades away, we continue with our unusual cold opening. We cut inside WWE Headquarters, where sitting inside an office, wearing a power suit like only she can, is STEPHANIE MCMAHON. Steph is all business tonight, taking a moment to clear her throat, before speaking.
Stephanie McMahon: Last week, we saw a heinous act by Mike Knox when he viciously attacked Raw’s General Manager Mike Adamle. Due to injuries sustained during the attack, Mike Adamle is unable to take the helm of Raw this week. I want to implore people not to panic in the absence of a GM and to behave as you would at any other time.
There’s a stern tone in her voice, and a warning look in her eyes. She’s trying to keep the Raw roster in check tonight.
Stephanie McMahon: The show will go on, and things will roll along as always. We’ve got a stacked show planned for everybody including a main event that I can now announce which will see Cody Rhodes versus Shawn Michaels!!!
With her trademark smirk on full display after the match announcement, the pre-taped segment comes to an end, as Raw transitions to its usual opening…
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WWE Monday Night Raw
December 7th, 2009
Dallas, Texas
December 7th, 2009
Dallas, Texas
Our first scene of the show proper picks once the show returns from commercials after the first match. Dressed in his wrestling gear, a furrow in his brow, TRIPLE H has his ear to his cell phone. He listens intently, not looking overly pleased, before finally responding.
Triple H: Listen, Steph, I get it. I really do. I’ll try and keep order, but when I put these tights on, I’m one of the boys. Nobody here listens to me besides Shawn.
We can assume the conversation continues, but that’s all we hear. Hunter continues to pace around his locker room, as the scene cuts away…
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We’re now at the interview set where the fabulous KELLY KELLY is standing by.
Kelly Kelly: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time… He is the WWE Intercontinental Champion… CM PUNK!!!
The crowd inside the arena pops big, as the WWE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION CM PUNK appears in shot. Despite Kelly’s smiles, there’s no polite or courteous nod from Punk tonight, he looks in the zone.
Kelly Kelly: Thank you for your time, Punk. Your schedule as champion has been gruelling, you’ve racked up defence after defence, but I can’t help but think this one tonight against Mr. Kennedy might be different. It’s a little more emotional charged, what are your thoughts?
Punk nods in agreement, still looking deadly serious.
CM Punk: I take pride in my schedule because with Randy Orton being the WWE Champion, we needed at least one fighting champion on this show. And barring three weeks, which were a red herring of sorts, I’ve been Intercontinental Champion for the last seven months. It has been a hell of a ride and I’m not ready for it to be over. As for Kennedy, the time for talking is over. He will finally get what’s coming to him tonight.
On that note, Punk leaves, as Kelly sends us back to ringside for the next match…
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After the next match, we see JOHN MORRISON standing by a production crate in the back, dresses for action.
John Morrison: I’ve got the opportunity of a lifetime to qualify as number thirty for the Royal Rumble this Sunday at Armageddon. Before we get there, I’ve got Triple H and Vladimir Koslov in a Triple Threat tonight. People think nobody can beat Koslov, but I’ve made a career out of proving people wrong. Nobody thought I could make it as a singles wrestler, hell, only a few months ago, nobody thought I could beat Randy Orton at Summerslam and become WWE Champion. I proved everyone wrong there and I will again tonight.
Morrison continues to show intensity, staring deeply into the camera until the show heads to a break…
-COMMERCIAL BREAK-
Returning from the break, we get a video package…
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WWE ARMAGEDDON
DECEMBER 13TH, 2009
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
AT&T CENTRE
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WWE ARMAGEDDON
DECEMBER 13TH, 2009
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
AT&T CENTRE
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We’re just about to kick off our WWE Intercontinental Championship match, but before we do, MICHAEL COLE and JERRY ‘THE KING’ LAWLER have an announcement at ringside. The main event of the Umaga Tribute show this Friday night on Smackdown is now official. It will be a match between Umaga’s greatest rival this year, Smackdown’s Chris Hero and Umaga’s all time greatest rival, Raw’s John Cena…
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Match Three
WWE Intercontinental Championship Match
CM Punk (c) defends against Mr. Kennedy
Despite the clear hatred between these two for months now, both men remain calm and composed, until the referee calls for the bell. Once the match officially starts, Punk throws caution to the wind, simply running at Kennedy and mauling him. Punk goes to town with elbows and kicks, targeting body and head, before unleashing some hard chops, reddening the chest of Kennedy.
All Kennedy can do is cover up, completely overwhelmed and attempting to weather the storm. With Kennedy shelling up defensively, Punk pulls out some European Uppercuts, doing more damage to his challenger. Kennedy backs into the corner, where Punk continues to land right hands, until Kennedy slumps into a seated position. The IC Champ doesn’t relent, continuing with stomps to the chest, followed by vicious, repeated stomps to the head and face.
Much to the dismay of the crowd, the referee has no choice but to pull Punk away from Kennedy. The referee threatens a disqualification but the fired up Punk doesn’t engage, instead manoeuvring around the ref. Punk approaches Kennedy again, who is trying to get to his feet, and Kennedy sneaks a thumb to the eye from nowhere! It’s not a respectable move but it’s effective, with Punk forced to blindly rub at his eyes.
Eyes filled with fury, now it’s Kennedy’s turn to lay in the offense, going to town with heaps of punches and a ton of clubbing forearms. Punk doesn’t have an answer for it, just staggering across the ring, until Kennedy throws Punk through the middle ropes and to the outside. Ignoring the referee, Kennedy heads outside after Punk, picking him up, landing a few more punches… AND THEN KENNEDY WHIPS PUNK SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE STEEL RING STEPS!!!
As Punk remains down on the floor after the collision, Kennedy rolls back in and then back outside the ring. This breaks the referee’s count and allows Kennedy to slowly bring Punk up outside the ring, and hook him up… KENNEDY SUPLEXES PUNK ON THE CONCRETE FLOOR!!!
The fans groan as Punk yelps upon impact. There are protective mats there, but they are extremely thin. After landing quite the big move, Kennedy urgently brings Punk up and rolls him back inside the ring. Kennedy follows Punk back inside… KENNEDY HOOKS THE LEG…1…2…NO!!! PUNK GETS A SHOULDER UP!!!
There’s no loss of focus from Kennedy despite the near fall; he knows what is at stake tonight. Instead, Kennedy continues to dominate, wearing Punk down before applying a Reverse Chinlock! Kennedy has it expertly applied, and Punk starts to fade but then fires up, working his way back to his feet. After landing a few elbows to Kennedy’s gut, Punk shoves Kennedy off of him, sending Kennedy bumping face first into the top turnbuckle.
Kennedy continues to lean against the corner, facing outside the ring, when Punk runs at him… CORNER KNEE STRIKE TO THE BACK OF KENNEDY’S HEAD!!!
Kennedy stumbles out of the corner now, leaning against the ropes to keep his footing. Punk notices this and sprints in Kennedy’s direction again… PUNK CLOTHESLINES HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE AND TO THE OUTSIDE!!!
Starting to get beaten up a little, Kennedy takes a few moments to push himself to his feet. Once he’s up, inside the ring, Punk bounces off the ropes, building some momentum… TOPE SUICIDA TAKES OUT KENNEDY!!!
As usual, the risky, exciting move gets a big pop from the fans. Punk gets up, acknowledging them, getting fired up. Feeling the emotion from the crowd, and being firmly in control, Punk plays to the fans as we cut to a break.
-COMMERCIAL BREAK-
When we return from the break, the battle rages on. Punk bounces off the ropes, building up a head of steam… BUT KENNEDY CATCHES HIM AND HOT SHOTS HIM ONTO THE TOP ROPE!!!
Punk crashes down to the canvas, coughing, as he grabs at his throat. The IC Champ is clearly struggling to catch his breath, and with a devious grin, Kennedy goes on the attack. KK has his heat period now, working over Punk, focusing on the head and neck area. Not only were these the areas impacted by the Hot Shot, but these are also the body parts that the Mic Check will impact.
Of course, Kennedy isn’t afraid to cheat either to further inflict damage on Punk. The referee starts to catch on, but then a frustrated Kennedy signals to the back, and TED DIBIASE struts down to ringside. The fans don’t like it, reacting negatively, and with good reason, as DiBiase cheap shots Punk a few times. When he’s not throwing blows, he’s distracting the referee so Kennedy can continue to bend the rules.
It’s a brutal match for Punk until eventually, Kennedy sends him crashing into the corner. KK follows in after Punk, picking up speed… CORNER CLOTHESLINE!!!
NO!!! PUNK SIDESTEPS IT!!!
Kennedy crashes into the corner and then Punk immediately grabs him in a headlock… BULLDOG OUT OF THE CORNER!!!
The fans start cheering loudly, as this could be the turning point, both men remaining down. DiBiase is one of the only people in the building encouraging Kennedy, as both men slowly struggle to their feet. Once they are up, they meet in the centre of the ring, where Punk is faster, starting to land his deadly body kicks to rock KK. The kicks cause Kennedy to back into the corner, grabbing at his ribs. Punk takes a few steps back and then runs at Kennedy… CORNER KNEE!!!
NO!!! KENNEDY CATCHES THE KNEE…
AND TURNS IT INTO A MODIFIED BACK BODY DROP OVER THE TOP ROPE!!!
BUT PUNK HOLDS ONTO THE TOP ROPE…
LANDING ON HIS FEET ON THE APRON!!!
PUNK IMMEDIATELY NAILS KENNEDY WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE HEAD!!!
Kennedy staggers out of the corner, somehow remaining on his feet… UNTIL A SPRINGBOARD FLYING CLOTHESLINE FINALLY TAKES HIM DOWN!!!
PUNK HOOKS THE LEG…1…2…NO!!! KENNEDY GETS A SHOULDER UP!!!
Not resting on his laurels, Punk wipes the sweat from his head, exhausted, but he remains on task. The champion hoists Kennedy to his feet, and then lifts him onto his shoulders… GO TO SLEEP!!!
NO!!! KENNEDY RAKES THE EYES…
ALLOWING HIM TO WRIGGLE DOWN PUNK’S BACK…
KENNEDY GETS A SCHOOL BOY PIN…
GRABBING THE TIGHTS IN THE PROCESS…1…2…NO!!! PUNK JUST ESCAPES!!!
After the flash pin, both men bounce to their feet… KENNEDY CATCHES PUNK WITH A SPINEBUSTER!!!
KENNEDY WITH THE PIN…1…2…NO!!! PUNK JUST ROLLS A SHOULDER OFF THE CANVAS!!!
Full of arrogance as he gets back to his feet, Kennedy dusts his hands together, signalling to the fans that this is about to be over. Kennedy pulls Punk to his feet… MIC CHECK!!!
NO!!! PUNK SNATCHES AN INSIDE CRADLE…1…2…NO!!! THIS TIME KENNEDY JUST ESCAPES THE FLASH PIN!!!
Again, both men scramble to their feet… WHERE PUNK MEETS KENNEDY WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE TEMPLE!!!
Kennedy drops like he has been shot, but Punk isn’t finished. He drags Kennedy back up, lifting him up on his shoulders… GO TO SLEEP!!!
NO!!! DIBIASE STEPS ONTO THE APRON!!!
Seeing this, Punk drops Kennedy off of him, instead noticing DiBiase. Punk heads over to the apron, and DiBiase is busy distracting the referee, meaning Punk grabs DiBiase, dragging him over the top rope and onto his shoulders… PUNK NAILS DIBIASE WITH THE GO TO SLEEP!!!
DiBiase is only semi-conscious now, the fans cheering loudly. His fallen body is in the way, so the referee gets on his knees, slowly rolling DiBiase underneath the bottom rope. As this is happening, Punk turns his attention back to Kennedy… KENNEDY CREAMS PUNK WITH A BRASS KNUCKLES COVERED RIGHT HAND!!!
It’s all behind the referee’s back. Punk drops to the canvas, he probably is unconscious. Kennedy quickly shoves the knuckles back into his tights. The referee turns around after discarding DiBiase, not suspecting a thing… AND KENNEDY HOOKS THE LEG…1…2…3!!!
Winner: Mr. Kennedy @ 16:40
WWE Intercontinental Championship Match
CM Punk (c) defends against Mr. Kennedy
Despite the clear hatred between these two for months now, both men remain calm and composed, until the referee calls for the bell. Once the match officially starts, Punk throws caution to the wind, simply running at Kennedy and mauling him. Punk goes to town with elbows and kicks, targeting body and head, before unleashing some hard chops, reddening the chest of Kennedy.
All Kennedy can do is cover up, completely overwhelmed and attempting to weather the storm. With Kennedy shelling up defensively, Punk pulls out some European Uppercuts, doing more damage to his challenger. Kennedy backs into the corner, where Punk continues to land right hands, until Kennedy slumps into a seated position. The IC Champ doesn’t relent, continuing with stomps to the chest, followed by vicious, repeated stomps to the head and face.
Much to the dismay of the crowd, the referee has no choice but to pull Punk away from Kennedy. The referee threatens a disqualification but the fired up Punk doesn’t engage, instead manoeuvring around the ref. Punk approaches Kennedy again, who is trying to get to his feet, and Kennedy sneaks a thumb to the eye from nowhere! It’s not a respectable move but it’s effective, with Punk forced to blindly rub at his eyes.
Eyes filled with fury, now it’s Kennedy’s turn to lay in the offense, going to town with heaps of punches and a ton of clubbing forearms. Punk doesn’t have an answer for it, just staggering across the ring, until Kennedy throws Punk through the middle ropes and to the outside. Ignoring the referee, Kennedy heads outside after Punk, picking him up, landing a few more punches… AND THEN KENNEDY WHIPS PUNK SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE STEEL RING STEPS!!!
As Punk remains down on the floor after the collision, Kennedy rolls back in and then back outside the ring. This breaks the referee’s count and allows Kennedy to slowly bring Punk up outside the ring, and hook him up… KENNEDY SUPLEXES PUNK ON THE CONCRETE FLOOR!!!
The fans groan as Punk yelps upon impact. There are protective mats there, but they are extremely thin. After landing quite the big move, Kennedy urgently brings Punk up and rolls him back inside the ring. Kennedy follows Punk back inside… KENNEDY HOOKS THE LEG…1…2…NO!!! PUNK GETS A SHOULDER UP!!!
There’s no loss of focus from Kennedy despite the near fall; he knows what is at stake tonight. Instead, Kennedy continues to dominate, wearing Punk down before applying a Reverse Chinlock! Kennedy has it expertly applied, and Punk starts to fade but then fires up, working his way back to his feet. After landing a few elbows to Kennedy’s gut, Punk shoves Kennedy off of him, sending Kennedy bumping face first into the top turnbuckle.
Kennedy continues to lean against the corner, facing outside the ring, when Punk runs at him… CORNER KNEE STRIKE TO THE BACK OF KENNEDY’S HEAD!!!
Kennedy stumbles out of the corner now, leaning against the ropes to keep his footing. Punk notices this and sprints in Kennedy’s direction again… PUNK CLOTHESLINES HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE AND TO THE OUTSIDE!!!
Starting to get beaten up a little, Kennedy takes a few moments to push himself to his feet. Once he’s up, inside the ring, Punk bounces off the ropes, building some momentum… TOPE SUICIDA TAKES OUT KENNEDY!!!
As usual, the risky, exciting move gets a big pop from the fans. Punk gets up, acknowledging them, getting fired up. Feeling the emotion from the crowd, and being firmly in control, Punk plays to the fans as we cut to a break.
-COMMERCIAL BREAK-
When we return from the break, the battle rages on. Punk bounces off the ropes, building up a head of steam… BUT KENNEDY CATCHES HIM AND HOT SHOTS HIM ONTO THE TOP ROPE!!!
Punk crashes down to the canvas, coughing, as he grabs at his throat. The IC Champ is clearly struggling to catch his breath, and with a devious grin, Kennedy goes on the attack. KK has his heat period now, working over Punk, focusing on the head and neck area. Not only were these the areas impacted by the Hot Shot, but these are also the body parts that the Mic Check will impact.
Of course, Kennedy isn’t afraid to cheat either to further inflict damage on Punk. The referee starts to catch on, but then a frustrated Kennedy signals to the back, and TED DIBIASE struts down to ringside. The fans don’t like it, reacting negatively, and with good reason, as DiBiase cheap shots Punk a few times. When he’s not throwing blows, he’s distracting the referee so Kennedy can continue to bend the rules.
It’s a brutal match for Punk until eventually, Kennedy sends him crashing into the corner. KK follows in after Punk, picking up speed… CORNER CLOTHESLINE!!!
NO!!! PUNK SIDESTEPS IT!!!
Kennedy crashes into the corner and then Punk immediately grabs him in a headlock… BULLDOG OUT OF THE CORNER!!!
The fans start cheering loudly, as this could be the turning point, both men remaining down. DiBiase is one of the only people in the building encouraging Kennedy, as both men slowly struggle to their feet. Once they are up, they meet in the centre of the ring, where Punk is faster, starting to land his deadly body kicks to rock KK. The kicks cause Kennedy to back into the corner, grabbing at his ribs. Punk takes a few steps back and then runs at Kennedy… CORNER KNEE!!!
NO!!! KENNEDY CATCHES THE KNEE…
AND TURNS IT INTO A MODIFIED BACK BODY DROP OVER THE TOP ROPE!!!
BUT PUNK HOLDS ONTO THE TOP ROPE…
LANDING ON HIS FEET ON THE APRON!!!
PUNK IMMEDIATELY NAILS KENNEDY WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE HEAD!!!
Kennedy staggers out of the corner, somehow remaining on his feet… UNTIL A SPRINGBOARD FLYING CLOTHESLINE FINALLY TAKES HIM DOWN!!!
PUNK HOOKS THE LEG…1…2…NO!!! KENNEDY GETS A SHOULDER UP!!!
Not resting on his laurels, Punk wipes the sweat from his head, exhausted, but he remains on task. The champion hoists Kennedy to his feet, and then lifts him onto his shoulders… GO TO SLEEP!!!
NO!!! KENNEDY RAKES THE EYES…
ALLOWING HIM TO WRIGGLE DOWN PUNK’S BACK…
KENNEDY GETS A SCHOOL BOY PIN…
GRABBING THE TIGHTS IN THE PROCESS…1…2…NO!!! PUNK JUST ESCAPES!!!
After the flash pin, both men bounce to their feet… KENNEDY CATCHES PUNK WITH A SPINEBUSTER!!!
KENNEDY WITH THE PIN…1…2…NO!!! PUNK JUST ROLLS A SHOULDER OFF THE CANVAS!!!
Full of arrogance as he gets back to his feet, Kennedy dusts his hands together, signalling to the fans that this is about to be over. Kennedy pulls Punk to his feet… MIC CHECK!!!
NO!!! PUNK SNATCHES AN INSIDE CRADLE…1…2…NO!!! THIS TIME KENNEDY JUST ESCAPES THE FLASH PIN!!!
Again, both men scramble to their feet… WHERE PUNK MEETS KENNEDY WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE TEMPLE!!!
Kennedy drops like he has been shot, but Punk isn’t finished. He drags Kennedy back up, lifting him up on his shoulders… GO TO SLEEP!!!
NO!!! DIBIASE STEPS ONTO THE APRON!!!
Seeing this, Punk drops Kennedy off of him, instead noticing DiBiase. Punk heads over to the apron, and DiBiase is busy distracting the referee, meaning Punk grabs DiBiase, dragging him over the top rope and onto his shoulders… PUNK NAILS DIBIASE WITH THE GO TO SLEEP!!!
DiBiase is only semi-conscious now, the fans cheering loudly. His fallen body is in the way, so the referee gets on his knees, slowly rolling DiBiase underneath the bottom rope. As this is happening, Punk turns his attention back to Kennedy… KENNEDY CREAMS PUNK WITH A BRASS KNUCKLES COVERED RIGHT HAND!!!
It’s all behind the referee’s back. Punk drops to the canvas, he probably is unconscious. Kennedy quickly shoves the knuckles back into his tights. The referee turns around after discarding DiBiase, not suspecting a thing… AND KENNEDY HOOKS THE LEG…1…2…3!!!
Winner: Mr. Kennedy @ 16:40
WE HAVE A NEW WWE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION!!! There’s a stunned silence initially, as an elated Kennedy gets back to his feet. After a few moments, the referee is back in the ring with the title, and Kennedy rudely yanks the title from the referee’s hands. As Kennedy begins to celebrate, the result sinks in for the fans, and they give a MASSIVE amount of heat for the injustice here tonight.
Kennedy doesn’t care though. With Punk still being unconscious, Kennedy is able to enjoy his moment. He then rolls to the outside, assists DiBiase in getting to his feet, and then the dastardly duo heads up the ramp…
…
The show now cuts to inside a locker room, where SHAWN MICHAELS stands, having just performed some stretching ahead of the main event later tonight.
Shawn Michaels: I’ve had a lot on my mind lately. Questioning my return, whether I did it for the right reasons, but all that went away the moment Mike Adamle announced the match or this Sunday at Armageddon. Ya’ see, in a Steel Cage, you’re all alone which means nobody can help Orton.
There’s a glint in Shawn’s eyes at the thought of having uninterrupted access to the WWE Champion.
Shawn Michaels: I can’t wait to roll into my hometown of San Antonio, Texas this weekend and take care of business. Last week proved that I can hit Sweet Chin Music out of nowhere. The match could be fast, and I could hit it one minute in, or the match could be gruelling, and I could hit it twenty minutes in. Hell, it could be more then that, but here’s one thing I know for sure. When I hit it, I will be the WWE Champion and for Randy Orton, it’s all over but the crying.
Michaels sounds like he’s ready for his WWE Title shot this Sunday, as he goes back to preparing for tonight’s main event…
-COMMERCIAL BREAK-
Returning from the break, a still dazed and staggering yet infuriated CM PUNK roughly grabs a camera man, telling him to get him on the air.
CM Punk: Things between me and Kennedy aren’t ending like that. I don’t give a shit who makes the decisions with Adamle gone, here’s what’s going to happen. At Armageddon this Sunday, I’m using my rematch clause on Kennedy. No questions asked, that’s it.
Still disgusted in how things went down tonight, Punk simply shakes his head, before walking away from the most likely petrified camera man…
…
After defeating John Morrison and Triple H in a Triple Threat Match in seven minutes, VLADIMIR KOSLOV celebrates. Or he less celebrates and more just stands tall in the centre of the ring. Our cameras then cut backstage to show BATISTA and REY MYSTERIO sitting together, watching the imposing Koslov on a monitor. In a different area in the back, we see JOHN CENA doing the same thing, watching intensely.
Finally, we cut to another backstage area where CHRIS JERICHO is keeping an eye on Koslov. As Jericho watches, WWE CHAMPION RANDY ORTON walks passed and pats Jericho on the back. The backstage vision then disappears, and we get another shot of Koslov standing tall as the show heads to commercials.
-COMMERCIAL BREAK-
The show returns with a video package…
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WWE SMACKDOWN SPECTACULAR
DECEMBER 18TH, 2009
LAREDO, TEXAS
LAREDO ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
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WWE SMACKDOWN SPECTACULAR
DECEMBER 18TH, 2009
LAREDO, TEXAS
LAREDO ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
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At ringside, on commentary, MICHAEL COLE and JERRY ‘THE KING’ LAWLER expand on the announced Smackdown Spectacular. They hype the three versus three versus tag match between all the brands. According to Cole, negotiations for the match were going on before Adamle was injured. Work was being done behind the scenes, and the team Adamle has assembled is truly extraordinary, but unfortunately for the GM, he never got a chance to announce it.
They have the pleasure of announcing the team now though, as Adamle has been in contact with the board. The Raw GM’s chosen team to lead Raw to victory consists of CM Punk, John Cena, and shockingly, their third, Vladimir Koslov!!!...
…
After a segment in which we’re not featuring in this BTB, we get a split screen. On one side of the screen, it shows CODY RHODES walking in a hallway, with RANDY ORTON only a step behind. It can only be assumed they are heading towards the gorilla position, whilst on the other screen, similarly SHAWN MICHAELS is making his way towards the entrance. IT’S CODY VS. MICHAELS NEXT!!!
-COMMERCIAL BREAK-
Before the main event, we have one final video package…
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WWE ROYAL RUMBLE
JANUARY 31ST, 2010
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
PHILIPS ARENA
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Match Five
Cody Rhodes w/Randy Orton vs. Shawn Michaels
Michaels is cagey as the bell rings, circling the ring but ensuring Orton is behaving himself at ringside before engaging Cody. They surprisingly start with some old school grappling, taking things down to the mat to see who the better amateur wrestler was. Things are relatively even on the mat, but once they get back to their feet, Cody wrings Michaels’ arm and looks to apply a Hammer Lock and a standing Key Lock!
Continuing to try and jostle for position, Michaels doesn’t accept his left arm in peril. Instead, he steps to the side, allowing himself the right angle to land stinging chops to Cody’s chest. He follows up with a few right hands, showing Cody he can still do damage with his free arm. Eventually, Cody is forced to release grip to block some of Shawn’s strikes, but then Michaels cleverly locks in a Side Headlock instead.
Michaels keeps the hold on tight, with Cody trying to push him off, and also trying to pro Shawn’s grip apart to no success. As Michaels keeps readjusting to apply further pressure, Cody ends up simply backing Michaels into the corner. Because they end up in the corner amongst the ropes, the referee calls for a break. Michaels releases his Side Headlock, but Cody pounces with a cheap knee to the gut, not adhering to a clean break.
Cody is able to take over the match with all the air driven out of his opponent. Cody focuses in on the head and neck area of Michaels, which the commentary team immediately links to the Cross Rhodes. Michaels shows his resilience though, not staying down for to long, and fighting back with a mix of punches and chops. Shawn’s right hands stagger Cody, and he ends up leaning against the ropes to keep his footing.
Seeing this, Michaels runs towards Cody… CLOTHESLINE OVER THE TOP ROPE!!!
NO!!! CODY DROPS DOWN AND LOW BRIDGES MICHAELS, SENDING HIM TUMBLING OVER THE TOP AND TO THE OUTSIDE!!!
The referee doesn’t want Cody to follow Michaels to the outside. Cody half heartedly attempts to get around the referee, which is enough to distract the ref. With the referee distracted, Orton picks up Shawn on the outside… ORTON WHIPS SHAWN SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RING STEPS!!!
Before the referee can turn around, Orton heads back to the opposite side of ringside. Despite the fans giving major heat, the ref doesn’t notice anything. With Cody in the ring, and Michaels in trouble on the outside, we cut to our final break of the evening…
-COMMERCIAL BREAK-
When we return from the break, not much has changes since prior. The impressive, youngster Cody is still in control of Michaels, continuing his targeted attack on the head and neck area. After softening up Michaels more but not being able to put him away, at the instruction of Orton on the outside… CODY APPLIED THE ORTONLOCK!!!
Cody put as much pressure as possible into the hold, really squeezing. As this is happening, Orton is barking instructions on the outside, “SPIN AROUND WITH IT, YOU’LL GET MORE LEVERAGE ON THE OTHER SIDE”! Cody does what he’s told, but again, he’s unable to put Shawn away. Eventually Michaels works to his feet, and he’s able to break free after landing some elbows to Cody’s gut.
Once free, Shawn tees off with right hands, when out of desperation, Cody grabs Michaels and whips him into the ropes… MICHAELS COMES BACK WITH THE FLYING FOREARM!!!
Both men remain down, Orton slapping the canvas, demanding Cody get to his feet. Neither man really moves… AND THEN SHAWN KIPS UP!!!
The fans explode with a big pop, as Michaels starts to feel it. He brings Cody up and just peppers him with right hands, pinballing the youngster around the ring. Sensing trouble, ORTON GETS ONTO THE APRON TO CAUSE A DISTRACTION!!!
BUT SHAWN IS QUICK TO KNOCK ORTON OFF THE APRON WITH A RIGHT HAND!!!
The momentary distraction was enough though, as Michaels turns back to Cody. Cody meets him with a kick to the stomach… FOLLOWED BY A BIG DDT!!!
CODY HOOKS THE LEG…1…2…NO!!! SHAWN KICKS OUT!!!
Knowing he can’t waste anytime here, Cody doesn’t get frustrated. Instead, he drags Shawn right back up and gets him in position for the next big move… DEAD END RHODES!!!
NO!!! SHAWN FLIPS OUT, LANDING BEHIND CODY!!!
Cody has his head on a swivel, quickly turning… RIGHT INTO SWEET CHIN MUSIC!!!
SHAWN GETS THE COVER…1…2…3!!!
Winner: Shawn Michaels @ 12:53
WWE ROYAL RUMBLE
JANUARY 31ST, 2010
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
PHILIPS ARENA
***
Match Five
Cody Rhodes w/Randy Orton vs. Shawn Michaels
Michaels is cagey as the bell rings, circling the ring but ensuring Orton is behaving himself at ringside before engaging Cody. They surprisingly start with some old school grappling, taking things down to the mat to see who the better amateur wrestler was. Things are relatively even on the mat, but once they get back to their feet, Cody wrings Michaels’ arm and looks to apply a Hammer Lock and a standing Key Lock!
Continuing to try and jostle for position, Michaels doesn’t accept his left arm in peril. Instead, he steps to the side, allowing himself the right angle to land stinging chops to Cody’s chest. He follows up with a few right hands, showing Cody he can still do damage with his free arm. Eventually, Cody is forced to release grip to block some of Shawn’s strikes, but then Michaels cleverly locks in a Side Headlock instead.
Michaels keeps the hold on tight, with Cody trying to push him off, and also trying to pro Shawn’s grip apart to no success. As Michaels keeps readjusting to apply further pressure, Cody ends up simply backing Michaels into the corner. Because they end up in the corner amongst the ropes, the referee calls for a break. Michaels releases his Side Headlock, but Cody pounces with a cheap knee to the gut, not adhering to a clean break.
Cody is able to take over the match with all the air driven out of his opponent. Cody focuses in on the head and neck area of Michaels, which the commentary team immediately links to the Cross Rhodes. Michaels shows his resilience though, not staying down for to long, and fighting back with a mix of punches and chops. Shawn’s right hands stagger Cody, and he ends up leaning against the ropes to keep his footing.
Seeing this, Michaels runs towards Cody… CLOTHESLINE OVER THE TOP ROPE!!!
NO!!! CODY DROPS DOWN AND LOW BRIDGES MICHAELS, SENDING HIM TUMBLING OVER THE TOP AND TO THE OUTSIDE!!!
The referee doesn’t want Cody to follow Michaels to the outside. Cody half heartedly attempts to get around the referee, which is enough to distract the ref. With the referee distracted, Orton picks up Shawn on the outside… ORTON WHIPS SHAWN SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RING STEPS!!!
Before the referee can turn around, Orton heads back to the opposite side of ringside. Despite the fans giving major heat, the ref doesn’t notice anything. With Cody in the ring, and Michaels in trouble on the outside, we cut to our final break of the evening…
-COMMERCIAL BREAK-
When we return from the break, not much has changes since prior. The impressive, youngster Cody is still in control of Michaels, continuing his targeted attack on the head and neck area. After softening up Michaels more but not being able to put him away, at the instruction of Orton on the outside… CODY APPLIED THE ORTONLOCK!!!
Cody put as much pressure as possible into the hold, really squeezing. As this is happening, Orton is barking instructions on the outside, “SPIN AROUND WITH IT, YOU’LL GET MORE LEVERAGE ON THE OTHER SIDE”! Cody does what he’s told, but again, he’s unable to put Shawn away. Eventually Michaels works to his feet, and he’s able to break free after landing some elbows to Cody’s gut.
Once free, Shawn tees off with right hands, when out of desperation, Cody grabs Michaels and whips him into the ropes… MICHAELS COMES BACK WITH THE FLYING FOREARM!!!
Both men remain down, Orton slapping the canvas, demanding Cody get to his feet. Neither man really moves… AND THEN SHAWN KIPS UP!!!
The fans explode with a big pop, as Michaels starts to feel it. He brings Cody up and just peppers him with right hands, pinballing the youngster around the ring. Sensing trouble, ORTON GETS ONTO THE APRON TO CAUSE A DISTRACTION!!!
BUT SHAWN IS QUICK TO KNOCK ORTON OFF THE APRON WITH A RIGHT HAND!!!
The momentary distraction was enough though, as Michaels turns back to Cody. Cody meets him with a kick to the stomach… FOLLOWED BY A BIG DDT!!!
CODY HOOKS THE LEG…1…2…NO!!! SHAWN KICKS OUT!!!
Knowing he can’t waste anytime here, Cody doesn’t get frustrated. Instead, he drags Shawn right back up and gets him in position for the next big move… DEAD END RHODES!!!
NO!!! SHAWN FLIPS OUT, LANDING BEHIND CODY!!!
Cody has his head on a swivel, quickly turning… RIGHT INTO SWEET CHIN MUSIC!!!
SHAWN GETS THE COVER…1…2…3!!!
Winner: Shawn Michaels @ 12:53
The fans are happy, as Michaels is victorious just like last week. Full of confidence, Michaels jives a little like it’s the 90’s, celebrating his hard fought victory. On the outside of the ring, a furious Randy Orton gestures towards the back, imploring for somebody to come to ringside. After doing this, Orton slithers into the ring… AND THE WWE CHAMPION ATTACKS MICHAELS FROM BEHIND!!!
The celebration is over for Michaels, as Orton goes on the attack. Heat fills the arena and it only gets worse as CHRIS JERICHO, MR. KENNEDY and TED DIBIASE run down to join Orton. It’s a four on one now, with Michaels in serious trouble…
UNTIL REY MYSTERIO SLIDES INTO THE RING!!!
Rey Rey immediately attacks Jericho, hammering away at him with right hands. Jericho falls to the canvas and Mysterio bends over to pick him up… ONLY FOR KENNEDY TO DROP MYSTERIO WITH A KNEE LIFT!!!
With a devious smirk, Jericho and Kennedy pick up the mask man and they throw him outside of the ring. The beatdown continues on Michaels, until the fans chirp up yet again…
BECAUSE BATISTA AND JOHN MORRISON ENTER THE RING TOGETHER!!!
The unsuspecting DiBiase is the first to turn towards them due to the crowd noise… BATISTA RUNS THROUGH DIBIASE WITH A SPEAR!!!
MORRISON RUNS AT JERICHO… TACKLING HIM… AND THE TWO MEN SPILL THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPES AND TO THE OUTSIDE…
AS A RECOVERED CODY SNEAKS FROM BEHIND AND GETS A LOW BLOW ON BATISTA!!!
‘The Animal’ drops to his knees in pain, eyes wide, and it looks like things might only get worse…
WITH VLADIMIR KOSLOV NOW STORMING DOWN THE RAMP!!!
Koslov steps into the ring but before he can lay a hand on anybody… KOSLOV IS CLOBBERED FROM BEHIND…
BY TRIPLE H!!!
Triple H is out to help his DX buddy, and he and Koslov start brawling in the ring. There is chaos inside the ring, but also outside where Morrison and Jericho continue to brawl… UNTIL KENNEDY KICKS MORRISON IN THE NUTS FROM BEHIND!!!
Morrison drops to the floor now, but before Jericho can capitalize, he’s thrown out of the way… AND KENNEDY IS TACKLED TO THE FLOOR…
BY CM PUNK!!!
Punk mounts Kennedy and just punches away at him, really releasing some of his frustration after being screwed out of the IC Title earlier. The fans only get even more excited too, AS JOHN CENA JOINS THE FRAY!!!
Cena slides into the ring, only for Orton to IMMEDIATELY bail to the outside. The cowardice from Orton gets boos from the fans, as Jericho decides to attack Cena in the ring. The two men exchange right hands, and Cena gets the advantage, before simply throwing Jericho outside the ring. On the outside, Cody drags Punk off of Kennedy, and instead of continuing to fight, Kennedy climbs the barricade and looks to escape through the crowd.
Punk manages to shrug Cody off, drilling him with a hard kick, and then Punk enters the crowd, going after Kennedy. Back inside of the ring, Cena has backed DiBiase against the ropes… CENA CLOTHESLINES DIBIASE OVER THE TOP ROPE AND TO THE OUTSIDE!!!
Suddenly, it’s pandemonium. The noise is deafening as Koslov has gotten rid of Triple H, and now CENA AND KOSLOV GO NOSE TO NOSE!!! This has been building for awhile now, and the two explode, trading haymakers… UNTIL THEY GET IN A MODIFIED TACKLE… BOTH MEN TUMBLING TO THE OUTSIDE!!!
They don’t stop though, continuing to brawl on the outside. With things really getting out of control now, a bucket load of referees and WWE officials run down to try and control the fight. Our cameras now quickly cut to in the audience, where Punk is trying to catch Kennedy… WHEN PUNK GETS ATTACKED OUT OF NOWHERE…
FROM MIKE KNOX!!!
This allows Kennedy to keep running away, disappearing from sight completely. Knox and Punk are now engaged in a heated brawl, fighting back down through the crowd and to the ringside area. With Cena distracted, Orton sneakily slides back into the ring, perfect timing to see Triple H working to his feet after being dropped by Koslov… RKO TO TRIPLE H!!!
Cena and Koslov haven’t stopped brawling, despite the best effort from so many people to stop it. They’ve started to move up the ramp now, whilst at ringside, Knox and Punk trade blows in front of the announce table… UNTIL KNOX THROUGH PUNK ONTO THE ANNOUNCE TABLE!!!
Punk’s flailing body takes out Cole and Lawler, basically ending any commentary for the night. More security comes from the back now, and agents like Arn Anderson, Dean Malenko, Pat Patterson, Tony Garea and Gerald Brisco are out to try and assist. Cena and Koslov are slowly dragged apart, as are Knox and Punk… UNTIL PUNK LEAPS OFF THE ANNOUNCE TABLE, RIGHT BACK ONTO KNOX!!!
Amongst all the chaos, Orton has managed to make it to the timekeeper’s table, where he grabs his WWE Championship. Orton walks around ringside, carefully, looking to leave… BUT CENA SPOTS HIM AND STARTS WALKING TOWARDS ORTON!!! Orton freaks out and backpedals, sliding back into the ring for a reprieve. Cena looks to follow him in… BUT NOW KNOX ATTACKS CENA!!!
The brawl is back on, as Punk breaks free and runs down to join in and attack Knox, so then Koslov gets back involved, attacking Cena and Punk! Outside the ring, carnage continues, these men all showing their hatred for each other prior to Armageddon. Inside the ring, Orton stood alone with the title… BUT THEN TURNED INTO SWEET CHIN MUSIC!!!
Michaels has recovered and now Orton is out cold. A smirking Michaels picks up the WWE Title, and amongst the carnage, Michaels holds the WWE Championship, perhaps a sign of things to come, as the show fades to black…
END OF SHOW
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WWE Armageddon
December 13th, 2009
San Antonio, Texas
AT&T Centre
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WWE Armageddon
December 13th, 2009
San Antonio, Texas
AT&T Centre
WWE Championship;
Steel Cage Match:
Randy Orton (c) defends against Shawn Michaels
Six Pack Challenge Match;
Winner is #30 in the Royal Rumble, Loser is #1:
Chris Jericho vs. John Cena vs. John Morrison vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Triple H vs. Vladimir Koslov
WWE Intercontinental Championship Match:
Mr. Kennedy (c) defends against CM Punk
Steel Cage Match:
Randy Orton (c) defends against Shawn Michaels
Six Pack Challenge Match;
Winner is #30 in the Royal Rumble, Loser is #1:
Chris Jericho vs. John Cena vs. John Morrison vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Triple H vs. Vladimir Koslov
WWE Intercontinental Championship Match:
Mr. Kennedy (c) defends against CM Punk
