WWE vs TNA 2008: The Rise [SMACKDOWN! posted!]

WWE SmackDown House Show on 15/11/08 @ Berlin, Germany: Primo and Carlito defeated Ezekiel Jackson and The Brian Kendrick to retain the WWE Tag Team Championships...Michelle McCool defeated Maryse to retain the WWE Divas Championship; Maria was the special guest referee...Great Khali defeated Hade Vansen...Paul Burchill and Shelton Benjamin defeated R-Truth and Finlay...Mark Henry and Tony Atlas defeated Matt Hardy...Ryan Braddock defeated Kung Fu Naki...Jeff Hardy defeated Vladimir Koslov by DQ...Triple H defeated Big Show to retain the WWE Championship.

WWE RAW House Show on 15/11/08 @ Aberdeen, Scotland:[/color] Charlie Haas defeated Snitsky; Haas portrayed Rowdy Roddy Piper...Beth Phoenix defeated Mickie James to retain the WWE Womens Championship; Kelly Kelly was the guest timekeeper & Candice Michelle was the special guest referee..D'Lo Brown defeated Jamie Noble...CM Punk and Kofi Kingston defeated Ted Dibiase and Cody Rhodes by DQ; Dibiase and Rhodes retain the World Tag Team Championships...Rey Mysterio and Evan Bourne defeated Kane and Jack Swagger...Santino Marella defeated Drew McInytre to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship...Shawn Michaels defeated Chris Jericho in a last man standing match...Batista defeated Randy Orton to retain the World Heavyweight Championship.

WWE SmackDown House Show on 16/11/08 at Dortmund, Germany:[/color] The Brian Kendrick defeated Carlito...Shelton Benjamin defeated R-Truth to retain the WWE United States Championship...Maryse, Victoria, Natalya and Katie-Lea Burchill defeated Maria, Michelle McCool, Nikki Bella and Brie Bella...Primo defeated Ezekiel Jackson...Ryan Braddock defeated Kung Fu Naki...Montel Vontavious Porter defeated Jimmy Wang Yang..Vladimir Koslov defeated Jeff Hardy...Triple H defeated Big Show to retain the WWE Championship; Bob Orton Jr was the special guest referee.[/font]

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[21:00-21:10][/color] - We skip 'To Be Loved' this week, as our introduction showed all of the RAW roster it seemed spread out around the ringside area, from Randy Orton to Hacksaw Jim Duggan. Howard Finkel and numerous road agents and production workers were also out there. I actually think I spotted Brett Dibiase and TJ Wilson on the rampway. The theme of the 'Billion-Dollar Princess' and our new RAW general manager, Stephanie McMahon then walsed out down the rampway to loud boos, Stephanie looking outraged as to why so many people dislike her, the RAW talent parting to either side, giving Steph an aisleway to the ring. She climbed up the ringsteps and climbed into the ring after a brief glare into Mike Knox's hidden chin before grabbing a microphone from Lillian Garcia, the crowd booing as McMahon asks why the heck all of these dumb Georgian hicks are booing her, the whole focus of the show? Stephanie tells the fans that they must love her ignorant brother's demands over her's, because everybody close to the McMahon Family knows that Shane McMahon has always been living a dreamworld. Steph tells us that Shane's inconsistency to break back into the real world will lead to the downfall of SmackDown if he tries to become the authority figure over there, thinking he can outdo her as general manager. Stephanie proceeds to tell us that her creative genius will be shown off tonight, as she has a grand idea for RAW's main event, us being only six days away from the Survivor Series; Randy Orton facing the man him and Legacy screwed over at Unforgiven, CM Punk! The crowd popped as Orton seemed shocked, standing in front of Ted Dibiase, Manu and Cody Rhodes near the announce position, whereas CM Punk gets a slap on the back by Kofi Kingston, a competitive grin on his face. Steph tells the fans that they'll love her for this, trust her.

[21:10-21:14][/color] - Commercial Break #1[/color]

[21:14-21:17][/color] - We return to the live Phillips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia as Santino Marella, our WWE Intercontinental Champion stands in the center of the ring, awaiting tonight's challenge. Santino tells us that people are probably surprised that he's made it almost four months as WWE Intercontinental Champion. WWE Womens Champion, Beth Phoenix then cut him off, telling him that you don't count August. Santino then repeated himself, saying that people are probably surprised he's made it two months as champ. Beth corrects Santino again, yelling three months over the microphone in a comedic moment. Santino tells us that tonight, Akon is in the arena and he knows it. Santino yells 'Yo, mah homeh' before giving him the two-fingers instead of the peace sign, then asking for the Honky-Meter, but the theme of the Honky Tonk Man plays instead!

[21:17-21:22][/color] - Match #1: Santino Marella with Beth Phoenix defeated The Honky Tonk Man to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship[/color][/i] This was a decent match if you base it around comedy. But it wasn't really a match. The Honky Tonk Man ran down the rampway and began to slowly chase Santino Marella around the ring before taking him down with a clothesline. After several of these, Santino would flee from the ring as Honky noticably went for a sidewalk slam followup or something. Santino would flee and talk strategy with his 'Glamazon', Beth Phoenix before returning to the ring for more hijinks with the longest reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion in WWE history. Honky managed to nail his 'Shake, Rattle 'n' Roll' combination but when he went to follow up with the sleeper hold, Santino bit the hand of Honky! With the official tied up in Santino and Honky, trying to get Santino's teeth out of Honky's palm, Santino would kick Honky with a low-blow! Honky left stunned, Santino hit a sunset flip and hooked the Elvis attire of Honky to win! **[/color]

[21:22-21:23][/color] - Santino Marella began to celebrate his victory as the crowd booed, Santino laughing and then jumping into the air with joy, the WWE Womens Champion, Beth Phoenix handing her boyfriend his 'well-earned' WWE Intercontinental Championship.

[21:23-21:25][/color] - We cut to the backstage area as Stephanie McMahon was shown sitting at the desk in her office as there was a knock on the door. John Bradshaw Layfield came in cockily, complimenting Stephanie and telling her it's been a long time and that McMahon looks more beautiful. Stephanie tells JBL that she was pregnant when they last met. JBL rolls his eyes in embarrassment as Stephanie tells Layfield that she's been hearing alot about him not being happy about John Cena returning to the RAW brand. Layfield tells Steph that in his honest opinion, and if anybody, everybody out in the arena share this opinion, and that is that John Cena shouldn't have a fanfare as big as this. Layfield compares Cena to Gandhi and George Washington, telling McMahon there is a heck of a difference. McMahon tells Layfield that this is great and all, but she can't wait for the two to meet, that'd make a great match for ratings. McMahon grinned as Layfield looked creeped out, slowly leaving the office.

[21:25-21:25][/color] - A 'Did You Know' graphic appeared, which informed us that last week's edition of RAW was the most watched program on cable television for the forth week running, beating shows on MTV, TBS, TNT, VH1 and NBC.

[21:25-21:29][/color] - Commercial Break #2[/color]

[21:29-21:34][/color] - Match #2: Kelly Kelly with Mickie James defeated Natalya with Victoria[/i][/color] This wasn't a great match as anticipated, and so with that it was kept a fairly short bout. Mickie James was accompanying Kelly Kelly out to the ring tonight in case of a SmackDown divas invasion, as Kelly Kelly went up against SmackDown's Natalya, whom was managed by Victoria. Kelly Kelly was pretty much carried by Natalya, as she was obviously the more experienced and better worker in this match between the two. Kelly did start off with some nice forearm shots before even hitting a decent diving crossbody, but when going for a cover, Natalya used some unique strength, tossing Kelly Kelly away and then following up with a spinebuster. Natalya worked the back for a few moments as Mickie James tapped the canvas from the outside to attempt to get the crowd enthusiastic, but they weren't. Natalya eventually went for the Sharpshooter, but Kelly kicked her away, Victoria got on the apron but Mickie dragged her back down as a fight brewed on the outside! Kelly and Natalya traded shots before the K2 connected for the win! *3/4[/color]

[21:34-21:35][/color] - Kelly Kelly celebrated in the ring as Mickie James joined her, the SmackDown divas, Victoria and Natalya backing up the rampway in anger and rage over that loss!

[21:35-21:36][/color] - We go to the locker room of Legacy, as Cody Rhodes is discussing something with Manu as Ted Dibiase is shown stretching in the background. Randy Orton then walks in, asking Legacy if they have his back in tonight's lumberjack match in case anybody decides to invade the bout and possibly affect his chances of winning, or even injuring him. Tonight, we are six days away from Survivor Series, where he's in a match for the World Heavyweight Championship, and he needs to remain focused on two things, not three; Batista and Chris Jericho.

[21:36-21:37][/color] - A segment from recent events airs, showing the alliance of William Regal and Jack Swagger all thanks to Armando Estrada, the former general manager of ECW. We then cut to see Estrada sat in the front row, and he seemed to be scouting for talent! Jerry Lawler spoke about a Survivor Series team announcement promo would be taking place in several moments to determine who is on whose side going into the RAW Captained Survivor Series match for in six days.

[21:37-21:46][/color] - We cut to the ring as Michael Cole was stood in it to a mixed reaction, he sounds awful. He begins to talk about how Survivor Series is just six days away, and the Thanksgiving traditional pay-per-view has been the home to countless classic elimination tag team matches, which have all changed greatly over the years. Cole was eventually cut off by the sudden pyrotechnics of one 'Big Red Monster', the crowd booing at the arrival of Kane. Kane began to walk down the rampway, not using the ring steps and then climbing over the top rope, obviously really motivated to pick his teammates, and it should be interesting. Michael Cole stood in the opposite corner to Kane to hide, as the theme of 'Booyaka 619' by POD brightened the mood in the arena for everybody. Rey Mysterio jumped out from the backstage area as Mysterio began to head down the rampway, climbing into the ring and like Cole, keeping on the opposite side of the ring to the monster, but Kane kept hustling place to place. Cole then asked Kane who his first pick would be. Kane thunderously replied, saying that Mike Knox would be his teammate. Rey Mysterio responded by saying that Evan Bourne will be on his side! That got a tiny pop. Kane glared at Armando Estrada in the front row, as Kane aggressively yelled 'Jack Swagger'. Rey replied with Tommy Dreamer! Kane lastly yelled Ezekiel Jackson, as Rey responded with Great Khali! The crowd popped as Kane was noticably sick of it, delivering a thunderous uppercut to Rey! Mysterio fell to the canvas as suddenly, Evan Bourne darted down the rampway, singapore cane in hand as he carved it into Kane's skin with repeated shots, but Kane grabbed it, Bourne fleeing from the ring, taking a wounded Mysterio with him! Kane set his pyrotechnics off.

[21:46-21:50][/color] - Commercial Break #3[/color]

[21:50-21:55][/color] - A video package aired, set to Ryan Star's"This Could Be The Year" as it was based on John Cena's run up from being a little kid, wrestling with cardboard title belts and fighting in the backyard of his Boston, Massachusetts home to growing out, fighting in the independent circuit, up to OVW, and lastly making it a star in WWE, from his debut with Kurt Angle and soon becoming a multi-time WWE Champion and arguably the most recognizable face in WWE today. Also featured were comments from John Cena's family, Rey Mysterio, Triple H and John Bradshaw Layfield was shown again. JBL just trampled on Cena's legacy before a shot of the FU from WrestleMania 21 on JBL was shown.

[21:55-21:56][/color] - We cut to WWE Champion, Triple H as he was watching the video package of John Cena! Triple H turned back to the camera, telling us that Cena was definately on Team Triple H for Survivor Series! The crowd roared.

[21:56-21:58][/color] - We cut to WWE Intercontinental Champion, Santino Marella as he squandered the backstage hallways followed by girlfriend and WWE Womens Champion, Beth Phoenix, Marella with his arms raised high, the belt in his hand, hanging down. Suddenly, the pair were stopped as Stephanie McMahon's voice was heard yelling Santino's name. Marella asked what she wanted, calling her 'Stephanie McMahon-Hunterhearsthelmsley' before McMahon told Santino that back when she watched wrestling, true wrestlers were WWE Intercontinental Champions and the belt had glory and prestige. Marella tells Steph to hurry up so he can go and Twitter his win over Honky Tonk Man. McMahon tells Santino that next week there'll be a battle royal for the belt! The crowd popped as Santino comedically wept. Suddenly, Dolph Ziggler appeared [back from suspension], offering his hand to the crying Santino, introducing himself.

[21:58-22:02][/color] - Commercial Break #4[/color]

[22:02-22:02][/color] - A 'Did You Know' graphic appeared, informing us that SmackDown was the most watched show in MyNetworkTV history in the past five of seven weeks.

[22:02-22:16][/color] - Match #3: John Morrison and The Miz defeated Shawn Michaels and Kofi Kingston[/i][/color] A fantastic match which was easily the match of the night. By a long shot. This tag team match was given a perfect amount of time, as the combination of the 'Jamaican Sensation' Kofi Kingston with 'Heartbreak Kid', Shawn Michaels was fantastic, working well in putting over the younger ECW superstars, which have all of the potential in the world to become something big. John Morrison and The Miz were in there to win, as was Shawn Michaels and Kofi Kingston too. Shawn and Miz started things off as Miz was beaten down by HBK's high electricity, that man is agile for his age, I must say. Shawn Michaels did his routine with the inverted-atomic drop aswell as many clotheslines and snap jabs connected also. Kofi Kingston got the tag as he springboarded into the ring with a springboard dropkick to Miz, which was indeed incredible. However, he made a bad landing on a flying forearm, landing on his ankle pretty nasty. This enabled John Morrison and The Miz to capitalize, and they did just that, working away at the ankle of Kofi Kingston. Shawn wrived to try and get the tag back from Kofi, as the fans were indeed hot for this one. Eventually, Kingston nailed the Trouble In Paradise on Miz! Miz and Kingston scrambled on the canvas, both men reaching their partners, and HBK and Morrison met in the center! Both men traded blows, the fight eventually spilling to ringside as Kofi took the tag from Michaels and Miz took the tag from Morrison [unbeknownst to Kofi]. Kingston seemingly stood in the ring watching the trade of blows by HBK and Morrison, as Miz came out of nowhere with the Reality Check, getting the three as Michaels rolled into the ring, ready to make the save! ***1/4[/color]

[22:16-22:17][/color] - John Morrison escaped up the rampway as The Miz escaped from the ring, the crowd booing the 'Dirt-Sheet' stars as the ECW superstars returned up the rampway in celebration. Shawn Michaels meanwhile looked pissed off, attending to a down and out, Kofi Kingston, who was still holding onto his ankle.

[22:17-22:20][/color] - A vignette aired, reviewing the history between CM Punk and Randy Orton, dating back to when CM Punk cashed in Money in the Bank back on RAW in June to win the World Heavyweight Championship. Punk had a good run, but it was ended prematurely by Chris Jericho as Jericho replaced Punk in the Championship Scramble match back at Unforgiven because CM Punk was jumped by Ted Dibiase, Manu, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton.

[22:20-22:20][/color] - A graphic appeared, promoting the main event for tomorrow night on the Sci-Fi Network, on ECW on Sci-Fi, as Jack Swagger teams with William Regal aswell as one of Armando Estrada's new clients to face Rey Mysterio, Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston in the main event! Plus, Matt Hardy and Mark Henry will have final words before Survivor Series' ECW Captained Survivor Series match.

[22:20-22:24][/color] - Commercial Break #5[/color]

[22:24-22:25][/color] - We cut to the backstage parking lot, as suddenly a car parks up, the World Heavyweight Champion, Batista stepping out! Batista had the big gold belt on his shoulder, wearing not a suit but shirt and jeans, and he looks angered!

[22:25-22:27][/color] - Footage from the recent WWE Survivor Series Tour aired, showing WWE superstars in England, Switzerland, France, all over the European continent in the past two weeks!

[22:27-22:33][/color] - Match #4: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated Shad Gaspard with JTG[/i][/color] This wasn't too good of a match, but in the long run, it wasn't really the most important thing in the world, either. John Bradshaw Layfield got tremendous heat out there, presumably for his recent actions in disrespecting John Cena, and he took it out tonight in one of Cena's old associates from Cryme Tyme Customz [CTC]. JTG was at ringside, but all he did was yap and cheer Shad Gaspard on, but what Gaspard did have was his own momentum. He was able to punch Layfield a few times when it looked like Layfield was potatoing him. It seemed like a legitimate street fight, the two traded serious blows. JBL actually backed off once, as did Gaspard. Shad eventually went for some sort of one-handed Chokeslam but posed one second too long, Layfield breaking away and nailing Shad with the Clothesline From Hell for the win! **1/2[/color]

[21:33-21:32][/color] - John Bradshaw Layfield celebrated his victory over Shad Gaspard as JTG attended to his Cryme Tyme partner. JBL seemed pretty annoyed about the situation as the crowd booed the hell out of him.

[21:32-21:36][/color] - Commercial Break #6[/color]

[21:36-21:39][/color] - We go to Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler as the two promote Survivor Series, which is six days away, live on pay-per-view on Sunday 23rd November 2008. On the card, it will be; Batista defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Randy Orton and Chris Jericho; The Undertaker facing Vickie Guerrero and Big Show in a handicap Buried Alive match; WWE Champion, Triple H teaming with Shawn Michaels, Jeff Hardy and John Cena to face Vladimir Koslov's coalition of John Bradshaw Layfield, John Morrison and The Miz; And also, three other Survivor Series matches.

[21:39-21:56][/color] - Match #5: CM Punk defeated Randy Orton by disqualification in a lumberjack match[/i][/color] Kane, John Morrison, The Miz, Finlay, Manu, Dolph Ziggler, Jack Swagger, Tony Atlas, Santino Marella, Jamie Noble, Jim Duggan, William Regal, Bob Orton Jr, JTG [no Shad], Rey Mysterio, Matt Hardy, Ricky Ortiz, Cody Rhodes, D'Lo Brown, Mike Knox, Tommy Dreamer, Charlie Haas, Shawn Michaels, Kofi Kingston, Evan Bourne, William Regal and Ted Dibiase were the lumberjacks for this match, and what a match it was. The 'Straight-Edge Superstar' CM Punk was all about retribution in this one, as his road to superstardom was initially dashed by the devious Randy Orton, the leader of Legacy having absolutely nowhere to run during this bout. CM Punk had alot of offense in the opening minutes with a step-up knee to the jaw in the corner followed by the bulldog. Punk used many of his enziguris and stiff kicks used to keep Orton on his toes, Punk just determined to win, and that was shown as William Regal and Jack Swagger slammed fists into Punk's back when the Anaconda Vise was locked in the ropes, though Punk refused to let the hold go. Orton eventually fired back however, but it took interference from Legacy to do that, as suddenly Kofi Kingston tried to go after Manu! Dibiase and Rhodes broke it up, but JTG and Shawn Michaels made the save, The Miz and Morrison attacking Shawn and Rey Mysterio. Eventually, a massive riot broke out around the ringside area, CM Punk and Randy Orton fighting in the corner, as Punk had Orton on his shoulders on the second turnbuckle! Punk went to go for the GTS backwards, but Orton got away and planted Punk on his head with the RKO! Orton hooked the leg for the win! ***[/color]

[21:56-21:58][/color] - Randy Orton celebrated his victory over CM Punk, but it didn't last as the fight broke out into the crowd, the audience going nuts as though a riot was breaking out before our very eyes! Orton was joined in the ring by Manu, Ted Dibiase and Cody Rhodes as they all started fighting off babyfaces, who were all taken out by heels anyway. Suddenly, the theme of Batista roared into the arena! The crowd popped as they saw the World Heavyweight Champion rush down the rampway, dropping his belt and spearing Manu! Dibiase and Rhodes tried to attack Batista, but suddenly Chris Jericho came into the ring from the crowd after not being seen all night, nailing Dibiase with a Codebreaker! Batista spinebustered Rhodes, but Orton suddenly punted Batista in the skull! Batista was left unconscious as Jericho went to attack Orton, the two getting into a grapple before Orton nailed the RKO on Jericho! The crowd booed as Randy Orton stood over his two Survivor Series opponents, six days away from the event as the fight grew at ringside! RAW went off the air...[/font]

-Interesting to start the show with the roster but I feel it was kind of a let down for all of those people to be there, just to announce Punk/Orton
-Santino comedy stuff was good and his retaining of the IC Title was solid as well
-So disappointed in Kelly beating Natalya
-Kane & Rey's teams at Survivor Series sound very good. Glad Jackson made it onto PPV by himself
-Cena joining Team Triple H is huge. I see The Game's team winning automatically
-Battle Royal for the IC Title next week should be great, Ziggler returning is class
-Loving the push John Morrison and the Miz are getting, another big win here tonight
-JBL/Shad was filler
-You put that Punk won by DQ, then wrote that Orton won with an RKO. Anyway, solid match and great brawl to end the show

Really looking forward to Survivor Series as I'm sure it will be great.

- Great first segment, Punk v Ortob could be great.
- Lol at Santino, HTK? I hope Santino wins.
- Yess Santino wins.
- Lol'd at the Washington joke.
- I hate Kelly over Nattie, not a good decision.
- Nice teams for the SS. Khali, Bourne, Dreamer and Rey. Cool.
- Cena on Trpis's team. Nice.
- Yes JoMo and The Miz winning is great but it keeps Michaels strong as he wasn't pinned.
- meh. JBL winning is fine, a bit of a filler.
- Can't wait for Survivor Series.
- huh? main Event was weird I tthink Orton won which is good.
- I liked the riot.

Overall a solid show though somethings I didn't like.

THE WRESTLING NEWSLETTER

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by Daniel Tomlinson[/i]
19/11/2008[/size][/b][/center]

THE ECW MYSTERY MAN?
It has became evident that a video package airs every week on ECW on Sci-Fi promoting a man, and this man seemingly represents the Japanese heritage [evident by the font usage during named segments] and extremely involved with kick-boxing of sorts. On this past Tuesday night, it became clear to me about who it is debuting on the brand in the upcoming weeks. The Japanese symbols used this past week, when translated to English reads 'Naofumi Yamamoto'. Yamamoto has been working in Florida Championship Wrestling since the spring, but in probable WWE fashion, Yamamoto will presumably undergo an identity change, probably of the stereotypical manner when Yamamoto debuts on-screen.

THE HONKY TONK MAN AND WWE PART WAYS
The Honky Tonk Man has officially given word that he has parted ways with WWE. His final appearance was last Monday night on RAW in which he lost to Santino Marella. According to Honky Tonk Man, WWE creative just didn't have anything else for Honky, but he was satisfied with what he had and is still on good terms with WWE. According to Honky, all he was requested to do in the company was take part in the angle of WWE Intercontinental Champions with Santino Marella, also featuring "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and Goldust, but that has ended evidently. Goldust and Piper's fate in WWE is yet to be determined.

SMACKDOWN STARS TO RETURN SOON
It has been reported that two SmackDown superstars are scheduled to return to in-ring competition as 2009 begins. Hurricane Helms, a man who has been appearing on-screen since August is scheduled to make an in-ring return in a few weeks. Helms has been out for eighteen months following a serious neck injury, but is scheduled to return in a tag team with comedy character, Scotty Goldman in an effort to revive the WWE Tag Team Championships division. Mr Kennedy, meanwhile has been sidelined with a dislocated shoulder since August, but is scheduled to return within the next two months.

TOMKO DETAILS
This time last year, Tomko was one half of the TNA World Tag Team Championships, though it seems as though things have changed within this year. It has been a strange year for the big 294-pound titan from Jacksonville, Florida, as Tomko was released from his contract with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling in July after being apparently unsatisfied with the direction of the promotion. Tomko has been on the independent circuit in Florida, and reported in a recent interview that he would not mind having another tenre in WWE. Whether WWE are interested in Tomko after releasing him in 2005, only time will tell.


ROH: BOUND BY HATE REPORT
Following a great night with 'The French Connection' in Ontario, Canada, Ring of Honor returned for another night of hard-hitting wrestling in Markham, Ontario, Canada in an event titled 'Bound By Hate'.

Before the event officially started, we saw two teams from CHIKARA Pro Wrestling, the Super Smash Brothers & Ernie Osiris and Yellow Ninja exchange things in what was a fun little match. Alot of the fans in attendance recognized the four CHIKARA superstars and were into the match, and Player Dos would finish Ninja off with a Super Snapmare Driver for the win.

In the official opening contest for Ring of Honor in this event, it would be Davey Richards going up head-to-head with an icon in this sport, the former ECW World Heavyweight Champion, Jerry Lynn. Davey would be accompanied out to the ring by Bobby Dempsey, as this Canadian audience were mainly hot for the action in which Jerry Lynn offered us, Lynn and Davey putting on a sweet little technical, see-saw of a match, but in the end it was Lynn who nailed the Cradle Piledriver, but Dempsey got up to the apron, as this distracted Jerry Lynn. Davey would be the opportunist, and Richards picked up a big win with the DR-Driver.

Up next, it was 'Addicted To Love' Rhett Titus teaming up with Kenny King to take on the 'Age of the Fall' representatives, Delirious and Brodie Lee, but it didn't end up being too successful of a match, however, as the yellow little Rhett Titus ended up being chased away from ringside mid-match by the scariness of Delirious and Brodie Lee, causing him and Kenny King to get counted out! King did attempt to battle with Delirious in the mean time, however.

Up next, it was a solid tag team match as Erick Stevens teamed up with a man who knew alot about tag team gold indeed, as Stevens teamed up with former ROH World Tag Team Champion, Roderick Strong to take on Go Shiozaki and Eddie Edwards of 'Sweet and Sour Inc'. Instead of Larry Sweeney managing them out here, however, it would be Shane Hagadorn, but the motivated combination of Stevens and Strong took him out of the picture in the early goings of the match, having taken out Shiozaki and Edwards, then nailing a backbreaker on Hagadorn. It would only be the two seperate teams, and they put on a great match, one of the many highlights of the evening before Strong nailed the match-winning CX '02 on Shiozaki totally unexpectedly for the win.

After a match like that, things could only get more heated, as Austin Aries battled the insane Jimmy Jacobs in what would become a highly explosive encounter in a Dog Collar match. The match would become lethal as Jimmy Jacobs caused Austin Aries to bleed first, and this Canadian crowd DESPISED Jacobs' annihilating of Aries, however Austin kept firing back, and with the use of the twelve-foot chain between the two, Aries would return the favor, causing Jacobs to bleed profusely. During the match, Jimmy Jacobs did make a questionable decision, and that was by declining invitation from 'Age of the Fall' associate, Tyler Black to interfere in the match, and with that, Jacobs suffered more punishment. Black did nothing but watch on from the rampway and watch his partner bleed against Aries, and the Last Chancery would lead to the downfall of Jacobs as Aries covered Jacobs for the win.

Up next was really a way to calm down the audience as ROH newcomer, Grizzly Redwood, who has previously worked on the independent circuit as Mitch Franklin took on Alex 'Sugarfoot' Payne. What wasn't referenced was that Redwood previously won the ROH Top of the Class Trophy back in 2007. The crowd weren't too enthusiastic for this one, but a superkick from the lumberjack, Redwood finished Payne off.

Up next was a superb three-way dance match, as Bryan Danielson took on 'Age of the Fall's Tyler Black and Kenny Omega, and the three men in the ring put on a fantastic match, one in which Kenny Omega did prove to each and every one of us that Omega can hang with the big boys in Ring of Honor. Danielson got the greatest pop of the night here, as Tyler Black actually got some cheers, though mainly boos. A bloody Jimmy Jacobs took out Kenny Omega halfway through the match to some extreme heat, but Tyler Black refused the assistance from Jacobs, signifying a possible breakup coming in the future. Danielson and Black battled back and forth for the reminder of the twenty-eight minute classic, as Omega wrived in pain after the attack from Jacobs, and lastly, one stiff lariat, followed by the Cattle Mutiliation finished Black off, giving Danielson the win.

Following this came an intense ROH World Championship match, as the confident British champion, Nigel McGuiness defended the belt against previously-face turned Necro Butcher, in a match where McGuinness was forced to restrategize his in-ring strategy, as McGuiness sure had been known for technical wrestling aswell as stiff, hard-hitting wrestling, but Necro Butcher was a true garbage-wrestler, he brawled a different definition of 'hard-hitting', and Nigel found it hard to adapt with this mannerisms, but in time, he managed to cope as Necro Butcher actually showed signs of potential. He could have got the win as he nailed the double-underhook powerbomb [known in Japan as the 'Necro Bomb'], which got an extremely close fall, but after that, Delirious, Brodie Lee and a still-bloody Jimmy Jacobs came out as the trio just laid into Butcher, causing Nigel disqualification.

Finally, it was time for the main event, and what an amazing main event it was, as the Canadian-made ROH World Tag Team Champions, Kevin Steen and El Generico defended their belts against Mark and Jay, the Briscoe Brothers, in what was a stiff and extremely back-and-forth battle, involving alot of heat as Jay and Mark were portrayed as the heels in this one, the fans in Ontario so obviously behind their home-country boys, Generico and Steen. All hell broke loose in the opening minutes as all four men scattered in and around the ring with a brawl, before Generico ended up getting caught with a J-Driller [which ended up being broken up by Steen]. It did look like Generico had just been pinned by Jay right there, as the Briscoe's began to double-team and work away at the neck of Generico, using superb ring-psychology. Eventually, Steen got the tag from Generico, and the roof almost blew off of the arena, Steen rushing in there and managing to take both Briscoes down, but then Mark took Steen down with a stiff lariat, and then the Briscoes worked over Steen's chest! El Generico ended up taking the tag however, as all hell ended up breaking loose just like at the start of the match. Steen and Generico exchanged moves with Jay and Mark before Jay nailed the J-Driller on Generico. Mark would get taken out of the ring with the Steenalizer! Jay and Kevin traded chain-wrestling moves before Jay walked straight into a package-piledriver, enabling Generico and Steen to retain the titles!

Copyright 2008[/font]

TNA iMPACT!
Thursday 20th November 2008
Orlando, Florida - Universal Studios

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[21:00-21:03][/color] - The opening video package to TNA iMPACT aired, the new theme song playing, entitled 'Cross the Line' by AD/AM. From there we cut to the alive iMPACT Zone as Mike Tenay and Don West welcomed us to another edition of TNA iMPACT, nearing what could the collapsation of the Main Event Mafia, or the leaving of TNA Founder, Jeff Jarrett, live on pay-per-view at Final Resolution in three weeks!

[21:03-21:13][/color] The theme of the evil Main Event Mafia plays into the iMPACT Zone to a loud chorus of boos, and that signified the arrival of the former TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Sting, who led out fellow MEM members, Kevin Nash, Kurt Angle, Booker T and Raven. Sharmell didn't come out to the ring with the TNA World Legends Champion, Booker T, strangely enough as the five members of MEM climbed into the ring, Kevin Nash taking the microphone away from ring announcer, David Penzer. Nash welcomed everybody to their edition of iMPACT, because as of now on, MEM will be dominating TNA to the point of no return! The crowd booed at that, as Booker T quickly took the microphone, talking about how everybody in attendance that wants to see little toddlers called the 'X-Division' compete sickens him. Booker did this in his strange, African monologue however, and Mike Tenay and Don West didn't really say anything in response. Booker hands Raven the microphone as he begins to talk about how he has the 'War Machine' Rhino right where he wants him. Raven tells us all that Rhino is merely a disrespectful loner to his co-workers. He hates the younger guys, and even though Rhino continues to deny this, he knows that Rhino hates the younger talent. Why? Because they all want the glory and more that Rhino had in those Bingo Halls down Philadelphia. Raven also tells us that Rhino is merely a man who hates the true heroes of wrestling - them. Raven tells Rhino that he denies their friendship for what cause? Just to get his ass kicked, and Rhino knows he just wants to lay a finger on him but can't. He is a victim of his own anger! The crowd boo as Kurt Angle takes the microphone and tells us that Samoa Joe has not been seen on iMPACT since him and Nash took him out at Turning Point, but apparently Joe has signed up for the big Originals vs MEM clash for Final Resolution. Angle yells for Joe to quit hiding and face the music. The crowd boos more as Sting takes the microphone as Sting reminds Angle that Joe hasn't beaten him before, and he never will. Sting furthers his promo from last week, where he demands another shot at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship in which AJ Styles won 'unfairly'. Sting tells AJ to quit hiding because him, Rhino, Joe and even Christopher Daniels has exposed the Originals for being mere yellow-belly punks! Suddenly, the theme of Team 3D blasts into the arena as the crowd give Brother Ray and Brother Devon a mixed reaction! Devon and Ray walk down the rampway and meet the Mafia in the ring, keeping on their own side of the ring, as Ray asks Sting whatever happened to respect for others. Ray calls Sting a hypocrite, and everybody knows it. This gets Ray and Devon a tiny pop as Raven suddenly snatches the microphone away from Sting and asks why these two Bingo Hall thugs are out here anyway. Ray and Devon ask Raven why they were never approached to becoming members of this illustrious faction, Raven telling Ray and Devon that other than throwing opponents through tables that are covered in thumbtacks, barbwire and fire, they can't hold their jockstraps! Angle then takes over on the microphone, telling Team 3D that tonight, if they want this to happen, it will be a six-man tables match with Angle teaming up with Sting and Nash to take on Team 3D, and a partner of choice. Ray rebounds by saying that if they have their choice, it'll be Rhino! The crowd pop as Raven looks a little unsure of the situation.

[21:13-21:14][/color] - We cut to the backstage area as TNA Executive Shareholder, Mick Foley is sat in his office watching television, showing MEM's promo. The screen stretches out as we see Foley not actually watching the television, as Jeff Jarrett is shown striding back and forth in front of the TV. Foley tells Jeff to calm down because Final Resolution is still three weeks away, and by the looks of things, the troops are getting stronger. Jarrett tells Foley that he cannot relax because a pinfall over all five of the Originals including him will cause Jeff to leave what he created and that can't happen! Foley reassures Jeff, telling Jarrett that if it makes him feel any better, he'll book Jarrett in a match to let off some steam tonight. Jeff tells Foley that if his name isn't Booker T, then he isn't competing. Foley laughs as Jeff just stares at him. Foley, then straight-faced tells Jarrett it'll be him vs Booker tonight.

[21:14-21:18][/color] - Commercial Break #1[/color]

[21:18-21:19][/color] - We go to Lauren as she is standing by with 'The Instant Classic' Christian Cage, as Lauren asks Cage why he requested interview time tonight. Christian tells Lauren that two weeks ago, he could have ended up losing his career in Total Nonstop Action, as though he never existed. If he had lost to Booker T at Turning Point, he would have been forgotten about, but he won. And it doesn't matter that he didn't get the TNA World Legends Championship, but what he wants now is to banish Main Event Mafia off of the face of this earth! Cage tells Lauren that the TNA Originals will prevail victorious in three weeks at Final Resolution.

[21:19-21:28][/color] - Match #1: Jay Lethal and Consequences Creed defeated Tanahashi and Volador Jr with Sheik Abdul Bashir[/i][/color] This was a hot way to open up TNA iMPACT tonight in the ring as it was Lethal Consequences taking on their rivals as of late, Volador Jr and Tanahashi in X-Division tag team action. The rules weren't expected to be straight-forward however, as the TNA X-Division Champion and mentor of Volador and Tanahashi, Sheik Abdul Bashir was stalking the ringside area, trying to cause Lethal or Consequences the loss tonight. Letahl and Volador started off as Jay managed to easily outwrestle Volador using his 'Macho-Man' technique and almost nailed the Elbow Drop from the top, only for Tanahashi to roll Volador out of the ring. Creed would then take the tag as he landed a fantastic senton over the top rope and onto all three foreigners! Creed and Volador continued before a reversal of a pumphandle slam was reversed into a knee to the face of Creed. Creed would then be worked over by Volador and Tanahashi, as the duo even nailed some unique double-team moves. Eventually, Jay Lethal got the tag as he took down Volador with the double axe-handle from the top, Macho style before an enziguri connected to Tanahashi's skull, Lethal going for another Elbow Drop! Sheik Abdul Bashir however, he tried to pull Jay down from the top, but Eric Young rushed down the rampway, trading blows with Bashir! Lethal dropped the Elbow and that was it. ***[/color]

[21:28-21:30][/color] - Jay Lethal celebrated his victory in the ring over a downed Tanahashi but at ringside, Consequences Creed got jumped by Volador Jr! Eric Young and Sheik Abdul Bashir's battle continued up the rampway, but in the ring, Sonjay Dutt suddenly came out of nowhere with the Bombay Boom on Lethal, his old rival! Dutt stood tall over Lethal his former partner, raising his fists in victory, SoCal Val cheering him on from ringside [wherever the hell she came from].

[21:30-21:31][/color] - We went to Lauren as she was standing by in the backstage area with Angelina Love, Cute Kip and Velvet Sky of the Beautiful People, and Lauren commented on the absence of the Beautiful People in recent weeks. Sky tells Lauren that they show up at the grotty little iMPACT Zone place whenever they want. Love tells Lauren that the arena sucks, because it makes them look less pretty. Kip repeated what was said in the background during this segment. Lauren asked both women what they thought about tonight's match against ODB and Roxxi. Love and Sky commented that both women they've dealt with before, and this should be one easy night for definate.

[21:31-21:35][/color] - Commercial Break #2[/color]

[21:35-21:37][/color] - We went to Mike Tenay and Don West, as they happily announce a tweaking in the rules for the 'Feast or Fired' match going on Final Resolution in three weeks time, as the rules are now as follows; it will be a simple over-the-top-rope battle royal feauturing the superstars in the match, and a briefcase will be handed out to the person eliminated first, fifth and last, aswell as one to the winner. The Thursday after, these briefcases will be opened, one for a shot at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, one for a shot at the TNA World Tag Team Championships, one for a shot at the TNA X-Division Championships and one containing a pink slip, signifying that that person will leave TNA forever!

[21:37-21:38][/color] - We cut to the backstage area as Jeremy Borash is shown standing by with the 'War Machine' Rhino, as JB asks Rhino about his standing in this situation with Team 3D, Brother Ray and Brother Devon, and the Main Event Mafia, mainly speaking, Raven. Rhino retaliates by saying that he saw what Kurt Angle, Sting and Raven said earlier tonight, and to be honest, he isn't going to stand and take this, but unfortunately, he cannot touch Raven. Rhino assures JB that he isn't a bitter veteran loner, and he doesn't 100% trust Team 3D, but he is going to give them a chance tonight. He is going to vent his frustration on Angle, Sting and Nash with a GORE, GORE, GORE!

[21:38-21:47][/color] - Match #2: Angelina Love and Velvet Sky with Cute Kip defeated ODB and Roxxi by disqualification in a non-title match[/color] This was actually a pretty good match here for a Knockouts tag team match featuring Velvet Sky and Angelina Love, some of the more popular, but lesser skilled women on the active TNA roster at the moment. ODB and Roxxi seemed to work pretty well, much better than what Roxxi ever did with Taylor Wilde, and that's a fact. Love and ODB started things off as ODB managed to keep on top of Angelina, leading from a spit of beer into the face of Love, which probably made Love throw up inside. Love didn't react the same after that, and after many lefts and rights from ODB, Love tagged in Velvet Sky, as Cute Kip got on the apron. ODB would slap the taste out of Kip's mouth, and Kip sold it like he got hit by a car! Velvet Sky then dropkicked the back of ODB's leg, and that's where Sky began to work away at the leg of the Old Dirty Bitch. Roxxi ended up getting the tag as she went up to the top and seemingly targeted a diving hurricanrana on Sky, but when she dove from the top, Sky caught him, both Knockouts then taking out the referee! Roxxi nailed the Voodoo Drop on Sky as ODB took Love out of the picture, but Taylor Wilde came down the rampway! She got boos as she climbed into the ring and traded blows with Roxxi! Roxxi tried the Voodoo Drop, but Wilde kicked Roxxi in the bread-basket! Wilde followed up with her German suplex, but suddenly a woman came out of nowhere! She took Wilde out of the ring with a clothesline and then nailed a spinning spinebuster on Sky! The official, revived, saw this and called for the bell. **1/4[/color]

[21:47-21:48][/color] - Angelina Love assisted Velvet Sky out of the ring as Cute Kip, holding his cheek after the 'knockout punch' from ODB during the match joined them, the Beautiful People all beginning to leave. The woman in the ring attended to Roxxi as Taylor Wilde looked pretty surprised by who this lady was.

[21:48-21:52][/color] - Commercial Break #3[/color]

[21:52-21:54][/color] - A TNA 'Rough Cutz' segment aired, showcasing LAX's Homicide about his life away from the ring.

[21:54-21:55][/color] - We go to Lauren as she was standing by with the Rock 'n' Rave Infection, Lance Rock and Jimmy Rave with their manager, Christy Hemme. They have seemingly dropped the super-glamrocking stereotypical gimmick, as Lauren applauded the trio on their recent success in the tag team divison. Hemme thanks Lauren as Hemme tells Lauren that she has great ideas for her boys, and it starts tonight, when Lance Rock defeats TNA World Tag Team Champion, Robert Roode!

[21:56-21:56][/color] - From there we cut to a dark area as Abyss was shown sitting down, his back to the wall, his mask sitting on a nearby table, as Matt Morgan approached Abyss and asked him what has been going through is mind lately. Abyss says nothing, panting loudly as Morgan just storms off, obviously frustrated at his confused and tormented partner.

[21:56-22:08][/color] - Match #3: Booker T defeated Jeff Jarrett in a non-title match[/color] This was a heated match here as the TNA Founder, Jeff Jarrett seemed prepared to take on the TNA World Legends Champion of the Main Event Mafia, though tonight it seemed extremely strange that Sharmell was not around in Booker's corner once again, but I don't think that it mattered or concerned Jeff Jarrett. Jarrett went out there after Booker, and he was not up for the hijinks of the TNA World Legends Champion, just thundering into the ring and burying Booker T with many lefts and rights, appearing to go for the Stroke early on in the contest, though Booker ended up knocking Jarrett's head off with an axe kick! Booker began to pound away at the forehead of Jeff Jarrett, the TNA Founder being cut open a little at the top of the forehead, and Booker maintained on opening that cut and making it larger and larger, and just making Jarrett pass out with a sleeper hold. However, Jarrett managed to fire back with more and more lefts and rights, then taking Booker down with a snap suplex, appearing to be setting up for the Stroke again! Jarrett picked Booker up, but suddenly Kurt Angle appeared on the rampway in his suit, staring at Jarrett in the eyes, and Booker kicked Jarrett in the gut and nailed the Book-End for the win! **3/4[/color]

[22:08-22:09][/color] - Booker T begins to celebrate his victory over Jeff Jarrett, grabbing his TNA World Legends Championship and beginning to leave with it, as Jeff Jarrett, the TNA Founder aggressively got up and started swinging around his guitar, Booker having to flee from the ring! Jarrett fell to his knees, and his career could be gone in three weeks!

[22:09-22:13][/color] - Commercial Break #4[/color]

[22:13-22:15][/color] - We cut to the backstage area as Tracy Brooks was shown standing with Lauren, as Lauren asked Tracy where she has been in recent weeks. Brooks tells Lauren that she's been all over the world, but is now back to manage the TNA Knockouts division. Suddenly, the innovator of the Knockout division turned around to see Awesome Kong breathing down her neck. Brooks sarcastically says that she's missed this, as Raisha Saeed tells Tracy that she's baffled as to where the challenge is for Kong. Kong points at the TNA Womens Knockout Championship on her shoulder as Tracy tells Kong that she's doing a great job of being a hard-working and dominant champion, but she has a new challenge for her, actually. Brooks asks Kong if she's familiar with the 'Feast or Fired' match, Raisha answering yes for her client. Brooks informs Kong that she will be in that match at Final Resolution! Kong punches the iMPACT backprop in rage.

[22:15-22:16][/color] - An advertisement for Final Resolution airs, and that is live on pay-per-view on Sunday 7th December 2008 from the iMPACT Zone in Orlando, Florida, as it will be headlined by the Main Event Mafia taking on five TNA Originals!

[22:16-22:17][/color] - We suddenly go to Jeremy Borash as he talks about there being a big commotion about everything. We suddenly see Jim Cornette, BG James and various other staff rushing down a hallway as JB and the camera man follow, eventually going to the dressing room where 'War Machine' Rhino was found unconscious! The Motor City Machine Guns were on the scene as was Team 3D, Brother Ray and Brother Devon left discussing who could replace him in tonight's tag team tables match now.

[22:17-22:23][/color] - Match #4: Robert Roode with James Storm and Jacqueline Moore defeated Lance Rock with Jimmy Rave and Christy Hemme[/color] This was a pretty decent match though it was kept short, strangely enough. The ringside area did seem pretty chaotic however, as Robert Roode of Beer Money Inc was accompanied to the ring by his TNA World Tag Team Championships' partner, James Storm alongside manager, Jacqueline Moore. Lance Rock meanwhile, was accompanied by partner, Jimmy Rave of the Rock 'n' Rave Infection aswell as manager, Christy Hemme. Lance Rock dominated a large part of the match as Rock delivered a few big boots to the head, aswell as a sidewalk slam and seemed pretty confident that he could end up winning the match against Roode, as the crowd actually began to cheer Rock on, Roode getting in only a few moves here or there. Eventually, Jacqueline Moore got on the apron as Rock went for the Blackout, but Christy Hemme pulled Jacqueline down, ensuring a brawl at ringside! James Storm and Jimmy Rave then ended up trading blows at ringside as Roode suddenly low-blowed Rock from behind! Roode rolled Rock up as the official came through following distraction from the fighting Rave and Storm at ringside, counted the three! **1/2[/color]

[22:23-22:24][/color] - Robert Roode began to celebrate his victory as he joined Jacqueline Moore and James Storm on the rampway, the TNA World Tag Team Champions celebrating as Beer Money Inc! Lance Rock looked pissed, knelt down in the ring as Jimmy Rave attended to Christy Hemme at ringside.

[22:24-22:25][/color] - An advertisement for next week's edition of TNA iMPACT was shown, on Thanksgiving Thursday, and with that, next week we will see the annual Turkey Bowl challenge take place, with there being three triple threat matches, and the winner of those three would fight in another triple threat match with the resulting winner winning $25,000. The loser of the fall in the final triple threat match would be forced to wear a turkey suit.

[22:25-22:29][/color] - Commercial Break #5[/color]

[22:29-22:32][/color] - We return to the office of TNA Executive Shareholder, Mick Foley as he is on a cell phone, talking about Final Resolution's main event, scheduled to feature Kurt Angle, Sting, Booker T and Kevin Nash being forced to find themselves one more member for Main Event Mafia's team to take on TNA World Heavyweight Champion, AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, Christian Cage, Christopher Daniels and Jeff Jarrett in an elimination tag team match, where if MEM lose, they disband. Whereas, if the Originals lose, Jeff Jarrett's gone. Foley then asks the caller what they are saying, then agreeing that dinner should be at 'Little Johnnie's restaurant in New York at 6pm tomorrow night. Foley hangs up saying "I love you mommy, goodbye". That's when we hear a familiar voice say that he wants Kevin Nash next week. The camera turns to reveal Samoa Joe! Foley grins as he tells Joe that that will happen next Thursday on iMPACT.

[22:32-22:34][/color] - We cut to Lauren, who is in the backstage area and standing by with Beer Money Inc, the TNA World Tag Team Champions, Robert Roode and James Storm celebrating with beer with Jacqueline Moore. Storm sprays some beer into Lauren's chest by accident, then saying that they are looking forward to Final Resolution, because they will be entering the iMPACT Zone as just champs, but after December 7th 2008, when they are leaving the iMPACT Zone, they will be recognized by the troops, and glory WILL be theirs.

[22:34-22:38][/color] - Commercial Break #6[/color]

[22:38-22:54][/color] - Match #5:Brother Ray, Christian Cage and Brother Devon defeated Kurt Angle, Sting and Kevin Nash with Raven in a six-man tag team tables match[/color] That's right, Christian Cage, the 'Instant Classic' stepped up to the plate to team with old friends from the tag team division of wrestling's past, Brother Ray and Brother Devon of Team 3D to represent the TNA Originals in this mega match with the Main Event Mafia's Kurt Angle, Sting and Kevin Nash. Raven accompanied his MEM comrades out to the ring, and gave them strategy throughout the match, but it was pretty much chaos from start to finish, as Christian Cage and Sting fought mainly in the ring, whereas Kurt Angle and Brother Devon traded blows into the audience in the iMPACT Zone, Brother Ray and Kevin Nash spreading up the rampway, Cage managing to keep Sting where he wanted him as the crowd went nuts for Cage and were begging for him to put 'The Icon' through a table here. Cage had trouble however, going to get the table, as when he went out to get it, it was Raven who slammed a singapore cane into the spine of Cage, and from there, everything sort of fell into place for the former TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Sting. Sting and Raven brought out the table as Team 3D brought together their individual battles with a double clothesline, taking Nash back onto the rampway! From there, Samoa Joe took over as he picked up Nash from behind and tossed him off of the stage, Nash going through a table! **3/4[/color]

[22:54-22:59][/color] - Brother Ray and Brother Devon pulled out a table from ringside whilst Sting applied the Scorpion Deathlock in the ring, but Sting released it as he saw Ray and Devon approach him from behind! Sting backed up into the ropes and went to leave before Ray and Devon helped Cage up...just to nail him with the 3D through a table! Ray and Devon grinned evilly as they high-fived Angle and Sting! Raven climbed into the ring and handed Ray and Devon a briefcase of money, as Team 3D suddenly began to leave. Kurt Angle and Sting left to go after Samoa Joe, including them running up the rampway after Joe, Joe shoving Angle down the rampway and trading blows with Sting into the back! Raven pulled out a pair of handcuffs, as only him for Christian Cage were left in the ring, Raven just cuffing Cage to the ring ropes and beginning to kick and punch away at Christian! Raven picked up a microphone and asked Cage if he wanted anymore, Raven picking up a singapore cane as Cage started to bleed! Rhino suddenly appeared, a bandaid on his forehead as he GORED Angle! Rhino rushed down the rampway as Cage laid, stretched out from the handcuffs against the rope, but Raven asked Rhino what he was going to do! Raven screamed that Rhino can't do anything, then nailing Christian again with the singapore cane! Raven started laughing as he stared at the twisted singapore cane before turning around to get a GORE! Rhino stood over Raven as Raven rolled out of the ring, Rhino attending to his old, beaten friend Christian Cage as Raven groaned that Rhino will never get his hands on him at this rate! Raven laughs loudly as the crowd boo, Mike Tenay and Don West have to push us off the air drastically as TNA iMPACT drifts to black![/font]

WWE SmackDown!
Friday 14th November 2008
Manchester, England - Manchester Evening News Arena

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[20:00-20:13][/color] - Match #1: Montel Vontavious Porter with Tony Atlas defeated R-Truth[/color] This was a great way to get the storm started up on tonight's edition of SmackDown, also held from the United Kingdom as Montel Vontavious Porter of Team Mark Henry took on R-Truth of Team Hardy, just forty-eight hours away from Survivor Series, this Sunday on pay-per-view. Tony Atlas was in MVP's corner for this one, strange but true, but it did work out considering that Atlas did have MVP's back throughout the match and when R-Truth was pumping with adrenaline in the opening moments of the match, MVP rolled out of the ring and R-Truth tried to go for a suicide dive, but Tony Atlas took the bump instead! That would allow MVP to take R-Truth down with a toss into the ring steps, and from there, MVP worked over the shoulder of R-Truth, the Manchester fans chanting R-Truth's catchphrase, 'Whats up' repeatedly, which sort of got annoying after a while. R-Truth eventually broke free and found his own offense, as he went to nail the Scissors Kick on MVP but Porter moved, went for the Drive-By Kick but R-Truth shrugged him off. MVP would then come back at him and roll R-Truth up, cradling the tights for the win! ***[/color]

[20:13-20:14][/color] - MVP celebrated his victory as R-Truth looked pissed, Tony Atlas celebrating with Montel Vontavious Porter as the two backed up the rampway.

[20:14-20:15][/color] - We cut to the backstage parking lot as Big Show and Vickie Guerrero were both shown, slowly walking towards the arena, possibly awaiting a rude arrival from The Undertaker, two days before the handicap Buried Alive match!

[20:15-20:16][/color] - An advertisement aired based around John Cena's action moments from both The Marine and WWE television to the sound of 'Spoilin' For A Fight' by AC/DC. The advertisement promoted WWE Survivor Series, live on pay-per-view this Sunday, the 23rd November!

[20:16-20:20][/color] - Commercial Break #1[/color]

[20:20-20:22][/color] - We cut to the backstage area as Eve was standing by with the WWE Champion, Triple H as Triple H got a huge reaction from this crowd in Manchester, Eve asking Triple H on what he is getting himself into by planning a tag team match with Jeff Hardy against John Morrison and The Miz for tonight. Triple H tells Eve that him and Jeff have something to sort out, but he knows very well that Jeff is always determine to win, so if he wants to win tonight, they will have to work as a team. Triple H walks away, but then slowly appears again, apologizing but then saying that Eve has a beautiful pearl necklace on tonight. Triple H fondles the pearls as we cut away as the crowd laugh.

[20:22-20:27][/color] - Match #2: Paul Burchill with Katie-Lea Burchill defeated Festus with Maria and Jesse[/color][/i] This wasn't actually too bad of a match, though it was kept pretty short, obviously to make for convincing television here, where Festus would go insane upon hearing the starting bell. Festus started to rush around the ring in anger at the start of the match, which was a rowdy greeting for the two Burchills here on the SmackDown brand as Paul Burchill was obviously never met with this on the RAW brand. Burchill avoided Festus as Festus charged against every set of ring ropes, but eventually found himself victim to be a BIG shuffle side-kick to the face of Festus. Festus would go down and not come back up as the crowd booed, Burchill looking around the arena [he was in his home country, too!] as Maria and Jesse looked confused as to what happened! Burchill picked up Festus and nailed him with the Curb Stomp! Burchill hooked a leg and that was it! **1/2[/color]

[20:27-20:28][/color] - Paul Burchill celebrated his victory over Festus in his SmackDown debut to boos, as Katie-Lea Burchill joined her brother in the ring, the two raising each others hands and then starting head up the rampway as Jesse and Maria darted into the ring to attend to an unconscious Festus, who seemingly wasn't breathing. Maria started crying with the waterworks as Jesse tried pushing his hands into the chest of Festus, then a make-up smeared Maria shoved Jesse out of the way and gave Festus mouth to mouth, which brought Festus up! The crowd made a small reaction.

[20:28-20:32][/color] - Commercial Break #2[/color]

[20:32-20:32][/color] - A 'Did You Know?' graphic appeared, informing us that WWE.com receives more monthly page views than CBS.com, ABC.com, FOX.com and NBC.com.

[20:32-20:34][/color] - We cut to the backstage hallway as The Brian Kendrick was shown confidently striding down a hallway, Ezekiel Jackson following as they were talking about going to go get something to eat before going out to the ring. Kendrick suddenly acted surprised as Scotty Goldman was shown on the phone to somebody. Kendrick told Scotty that he thought he'd of been wished all the best in future endeavors by now. Goldman laughs as he tries to talk, Kendrick asking Goldman if he knew his opponent for tonight. Goldman informs Kendrick that he was supposed to be teaming up with somebody to face Kendrick and Zeke. Kendrick laughs and then says that he doesn't recall hearing about a tag match, but he accepts. Goldman grins as he puts his phone down, Kendrick walking away as Goldman watches him go. He then turns his head to come face-to-chest with the massive Zeke! Goldman frantically runs away as Zeke follows Kendrick.

[20:34-20:37][/color] - A graphic aired, hyping us up for later tonight, as apparently Vickie Guerrero has some pre-Survivor Series eulogy words for The Undertaker. We then cut to show a history of the Guerrero-Undertaker rivalry in which spanned back to January as Vickie Guerrero was abusing her power as SmackDown general manager against stars like 'Taker to ensure her boyfriend, Edge was always World Heavyweight Champion. Undertaker would win the Elimination Chamber match at No Way Out, however, and then 'Taker would win the title from Edge at WrestleMania XXIV. Vickie would however cost 'Taker the title by vacating it due to Undertaker using a banned submission hold, the Gogoplata. 'Taker and Edge met at One Night Stand: Extreme Rules as Edge would defeat 'Taker in a Tables, Ladders and Chairs match causing Undertaker to be banned from the WWE forever. However, when a wedding for Vickie and Edge neared, a video tape was played showing of Edge cheating on Vickie, and this caused Vickie to reinstate the 'Taker, 'Taker then destroying her husband, Edge in Hell in a Cell at SummerSlam, though in Edge's absence, 'Taker was out to kill Vickie too. Big Show got in 'Taker's way of doing so, fighting him at No Mercy and Cyber Sunday, but now at Survivor Series, 'Taker will face Vickie Guerrero and Big Show in a Buried Alive match!

[20:37-20:38][/color] - We go to the backstage area as Jeff Hardy was shown standing in front of a curtain, as Jim Ross and Tazz asked Hardy numerous questions about what Hardy’s agenda is in this tag team situation he is in, where he must team with rival, Triple H to face John Morrison and The Miz later tonight. Hardy tells Tazz and JR that Triple H was right earlier, and he will act fairly and team with Hunter if Triple H needs assistance, and the same thing will happen at Survivor Series, this Sunday, but after that, he will be looking for not tag matches to earn a champion’s respect; he’s looking to take the champion’s championship.

[20:38-20:42][/color] – Commercial Break #3[/color]

[20:42-20:57][/color] – Match #3: John Morrison and The Miz defeated Triple H and Jeff Hardy[/color][/i] This was a fantastic match here, in our first hour main event as the audience in attendance were solely behind the WWE Champion and the ‘Charismatic Enigma’, Jeff Hardy and Triple H as John Morrison and The Miz got extreme amounts of boos from this capacity crowd in attendance, Miz and Jeff starting things off and Miz really got taken off of his game, Jeff Hardy and Triple H working successfully as a unit and nailing some effective double-team moves, including a spinebuster from Triple H which could have very well ended right there. Miz caught steam eventually, however, as Jeff went to run off of the ropes just for Morrison to knee Hardy in the spine, and Miz tagged in Morrison, the two suplexing Hardy overhead, and from that point it was the 'Shaman of Sexy' working over the spine of the fan favourite. Morrison did nail some brutal and unique moves, even at one point applying a cloverleaf, which would of made WWE road agent, Dean Malenko glad. Jeff was left to struggle in that hold for moments, the Manchester crowd gasping for Hardy to make the break and tag in Triple H, and he broke out of the hold, but Morrison shot right into Triple H! Triple H held his jaw when returning from the floor and Jeff went over to tag in Hunter, but he was left holding his jaw on the floor! Jeff looked slightly angered as he turned around and got struck right in the jaw with a step-up enziguri from Morrison! Morrison nailed the Moonlight Drive for the win! ***1/4[/color]

[20:57-20:58][/color] - John Morrison and The Miz began to celebrate their victory over Jeff Hardy as Triple H looked on from the ringside area in disbelief, still holding his jaw as John Morrison and The Miz suddenly darted from the ring as Triple H rolled inside and began to argue with the official, the referee handing Triple H his WWE Championship. Triple H snatched the belt away from him and walked past Jeff Hardy, shoving him down! Triple H looked unsatisfied and then helped Jeff Hardy back up, then storming away. Hardy was left looking confused.

[20:58-21:02][/color] - Commercial Break #4[/color]

[21:02-21:14][/color] - Match #4: Scotty Goldman and Hurricane Helms defeated The Brian Kendrick and Ezekiel Jackson[/color] This was a solid match right here as Scotty Goldman's partner did indeed turn out to be the man who has been hyped to return for the past several months in insert promos during SmackDown, Hurricane Helms. The Brian Kendrick wasn't exactly expecting this as Helms came out without his old mask, but with long hair and wearing shorts aswell as kickpads and knee pads, Hurricane Helms competing as though he had never ever been gone from the SmackDown brand, as there wasn't any ring rust seen on his member. Helms and Kendrick started things off as Helms nailed numerous clotheslines, armdrags and managed to pull off a great Hardcore Holly-style dropkick, keeping Kendrick calm. Helms tagged in his amigo, Scotty Goldman as he ran in there and nailed Kendrick a few times, but Kendrick fell right into Ezekiel Jackson! Big Zeke stepped into the ring and started to intimidate Goldman, and matters were made worse as Goldman tried punching Jackson but Zeke grabbed his hand and then slammed him with a spinebuster! Zeke started to manipulate Goldman as the crowd booed, but they weren't extremely pleased about a resthold being in there, as Ezekiel Jackson locked Scotty Goldman in a bearhug, which wouldn't be broken until the theme of the Great Khali played! Ranjin Singh appeared on the rampway as he led Khali down to ringside, Kendrick trying to keep away from the two Punjabians! Zeke didn't know what to do, but he tried powerbombing Goldman but Scotty slid out and backslide rolled Zeke for a massive upset! **1/2[/color]

[21:14-21:16][/color] - Scotty Goldman celebrated his victory by collapsing in the ring on his face, Hurricane Helms having to help Goldman up to his feet as the two raised each other's hands in the ring to a pop! Meanwhile, Ezekiel Jackson looked pissed as The Brian Kendrick dragged on his arm, Kendrick pulling Jackson away from his rival, Great Khali with Ranjin Singh as Khali just grinned, either way Zeke and Kendrick will have to face Khali face to face at Survivor Series, this Sunday!

[21:16-21:20][/color] - Commercial Break #5[/color]

[21:20-21:28][/color] - Match #5: Shelton Benjamin defeated Kung Fu Naki in a non-title match[/i][/color] This wasn't too fantastic of a match, but it was fairly decent. However it was pretty bothering to see Kung Fu Naki lose on two conseqeutive tapings in the same place, venue and country to two members of the same team going into Survivor Series this Sunday, but Kung Fu Naki managed to get a decent pop from this crowd, which was good, but especially good for the WWE United States Champion, Shelton Benjamin as Benjamin just picked away at everybody's favourite samurai, Kung Fu Naki as Fu Naki desperately tried to keep up with Shelton just to get kicked in the face with a stiff kick or knocked down with a forearm to the face. Benjamin seemed good out there, as he got a heated reaction for virtually everything he did, yet the crowd treated this match like crap in the long run, chanting football chants around, it seemed the bigger fight on was which was more popular; Manchester United or Liverpool FC. Kung Fu Naki eventually attempted the Crane Kick, but Benjamin ducked the athleticness on Fu Naki and bounced off of the ropes, rebounding with the Paydirt for the win. **3/4[/color]

[21:28-21:29][/color] - The theme of Shelton Benjamin played into the arena as Benjamin began to celebrate his victory over Kung Fu Naki, holding his WWE United States Championship belt high above his head, a smug look on his face.

[21:29-21:34][/color] - A video package aired hyping up a match for this Sunday's Survivor Series spectacular, live on pay-per-view as it promoted the World Heavyweight Championship in which the RAW brand is presenting for the event this Sunday. The story behind Chris Jericho and Batista's feuding began as Chris Jericho won the World Heavyweight Championship after substituting CM Punk in the Championship Scramble match back at Unforgiven, following Punk's attack from Manu, Ted Dibiase, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. Jericho managed to defend against Punk inside a steel cage and defeated Shawn Michaels in a ladder match at No Mercy, but Batista would then get into Jericho's business after beating John Bradshaw Layfield at No Mercy to gain contention to Jericho's gold. The two met at Cyber Sunday and Jericho lost the belt, but the next night on RAW, Jericho and Orton found themselves in an argument fighting for the title shot against Batista. This Sunday, 'The Animal' will face Orton and Jericho in a triple threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship!

[21:34-21:36][/color] - We go to the announcers, Jim Ross and Tazz as they promote Survivor Series, which is live on pay-per-view this Sunday from the MD Banknorth Arena in Boston, Massachusetts as 'Spoilin' For A Fight' by AC/DC played in the background, promoting that as the theme song for the event. The card will feature: Batista defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Chris Jericho and Randy Orton; The Undertaker taking on Big Show and Vickie Guerrero in a Buried Alive match; Triple H leading Jeff Hardy, Shawn Michaels of DX and the returning John Cena to take on Vladimir Koslov's army of John Bradshaw Layfield, John Morrison and The Miz; Matt Hardy will lead Kofi Kingston, CM Punk, Finlay, Hornswoggle and R-Truth to take on Mark Henry, Tony Atlas, WWE United States Champion, Shelton Benjamin, Montel Vontavious Porter and the World Tag Team Champions, Ted Dibiase and Cody Rhodes!; Kane leading Armando Estrada's Jack Swagger and William Regal, Santino Marella and The Brian Kendrick's Ezekiel Jackson to face Rey Mysterio's league of Evan Bourne, Great Khali, Goldust and Tommy Dreamer; And lastly, the WWE Divas Champion, Michelle McCool will lead the SmackDown divas into battle with the WWE Womens Champion, Beth Phoenix's army of RAW divas!

[21:36-21:40][/color] - Commercial Break #6[/color]

[21:40-21:45][/color] - Match #6: Natalya and Victoria defeated Mickie James and Kelly Kelly[/i][/color] This wasn't too brand of a match here as Kelly Kelly, despite her efforts, was not able to adapt with the styles of the SmackDown divas, Natalya and Victoria as Natalya and Mickie James started things off, and it looked as though Mickie could work well with Natalya, the two trading some good convincing shots despite Mickie's history with her punching abilities. Mickie exchanged armdrags and maybe a brief hold or two, but really this audience was quiet for the action, though this was anticipated. I think that everybody here in Manchester, England was merely waiting for The Undertaker's precedure with Big Show and Vickie Guerrero to come in just a few moments. Kelly Kelly got a tag, and the she would be beaten down sloppily by Victoria, but Mickie eventually got the tag, rushing into the ring and nailing the Long Kiss Goodnight on Victoria! Natalya, the illegal woman however stepped into the ring and delivered a spinebuster to Mickie! Victoria covered Mickie as Natalya fought with Kelly at ringside for the win! *3/4[/color]

[21:45-21:46][/color] - Natalya rolled into the ring as Victoria and Natalya celebrated on home turf, whereas Mickie James sat up dissappointed as Kelly Kelly was shown looked on in disbelief.

[21:46-21:46][/color] - We saw Big Show and Vickie Guerrero walk down a hallway and their words for The Undertaker will be shown up next!

[21:46-21:50][/color] - Commercial Break #7[/color]

[21:50-21:58][/color] - The theme of Big Show played into the arena as the crowd booed loudly, Big Show marching down the rampway to extreme heat, Vickie Guerrero walking down the ramp with him as the two climbed into the ring, Vickie having a surreal smirk on her face as did Show. As the two neared the ring, their path behind them got darker, as they passed the stage and the lights on the stage went out, and then when they left the rampway, the ramp lights went off. Lastly, the ring lights went out but returned as the arena was lit with a mere spotlight basing on Big Show and Vickie Guerrero. A unique violin melody played in the background as Vickie began to talk without a usage of microphone, telling us that many people fear death, but what they should do is stand and listen to the arrival of Death, because Death is a mere image. Vickie informs us that she is a single mother, but she has served her time in trouble and being a dansel in distress, but on Sunday night, she will have to hide her fear and stand up to the knock on the door that is a date with death. She continued as the crowd booed louder and louder, Big Show saying that he will ensure victory for them and destruction and a life of living in a hole for The Undertaker this Sunday at Survivor Series. Suddenly a gong hit as The Undertaker's voice was heard! The crowd lit up in pop as the lights came on in dark blue, 'Taker asking 'Survive' in a booming voice over and over before laughing evily. 'Taker stops laughing suddeny, informing Show and Vickie that they will NOT survive! Big Show and Vickie Guerrero stood in the ring looking around as suddenly dirt fell from the roof! The crowd popped as dirty collapsed on Show and Vickie, covering the two in dirt as 'Taker tells us that this is a preview of what Show and Vickie will get on Sunday night and they will rest...in...peace.[/font]

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Elimination Tag Team Match
If TNA Originals win, MEM are banished; If MEM wins, Jeff Jarrett is banished.[/size][/color]
Sting, Raven, Kurt Angle, Kevin Nash and Booker T vs Jeff Jarrett, AJ Styles, Christopher Daniels, Samoa Joe and Christian Cage

TNA World Tag Team Championships[/color]
Robert Roode and James Storm (c) vs Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin

Feast Or Fired Battle Royal[/color]
Scheduled to feature: Awesome Kong, TBA, TBA, TBA, TBA, TBA, TBA, TBA, TBA and TBA
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