World Wrestling Entertainment 2007: RAW [09/04/07]

RAW, Mondays live on the USA Network @ 8/9 CT!

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WWE Champion: John Cena (Since September 17th, 2006)
World Tag Team Champions:[/color] Rated RKO (Since April 9th, 2007)
WWE Intercontinental Champion:[/color] Umaga (Since February 19th, 2007)
WWE Womens Champion:[/color] Melina (Since February 19th, 2007)
Armando Estrada - Beth Phoenix - Candice Michelle - Carlito - Charlie Haas - Chris Masters - Edge - Eugene - The Great Khali - JTG - Jeff Hardy - Jerry Lawler - Jim Duggan - Jim Ross - John Cena - Jonathan Coachman - Johnny Nitro - Kenny Dykstra - Lance Cade - Lillian Garcia - Maria - Melina - Mickie James - Randy Orton - Ranjin Singh - Ric Flair - Robbie McAllister - Ron Simmons - Rory McAllister - Shad Gaspard - Shawn Michaels - Shelton Benjamin - Shane McMahon - Super Crazy - Todd Grisham - Torrie Wilson - Trevor Murdoch - Triple H - Umaga - Val Venis - Victoria - Vince McMahon - Viscera[/font]


ECW on Sci-Fi, Tuesdays on the Sci-Fi Network @ 9/10 CT![/color][/u]
ECW World Champion:[/color] Umaga (Since April 3rd, 2007)
Ariel - Balls Mahoney - Bobby Lashley - Brooke - CM Punk - Elijah Burke - Hardcore Holly - Joey Styles - Justin Roberts - Kelly Kelly - Kevin Thorn - Layla - Little Guido - Marcus Cor Von - Matt Striker - Rob Van Dam - Sabu - Sandman - Snitsky - Stevie Richards - Tazz - Trinity - Tommy Dreamer


SmackDown, Fridays on The CW @ 7/8 CT![/color][/u]
World Heavyweight Champion:[/color] The Undertaker (Since April 1st, 2007)
WWE Tag Team Champions:[/color] Paul London and Brian Kendrick (Since May 21st, 2006)
WWE United States Champion:[/color] Chris Benoit (Since October 10, 2006)
WWE Cruiserweight Champion:[/color] Chavo Guerrero (Since February 18, 2007)
Ashley - Batista - The Boogeyman - Brian Kendrick - Chavo Guerrero - Cherry - Chris Benoit - Daivari - Dave Taylor - Deuce - Domino - Finlay - Funaki - Gregory Helms - Hornswoggle - Jamie Noble - Jillian Hall - Jimmy Wang Yang - John Bradshaw Layfield - Kane - King Booker - Kristal - Mark Henry - Matt Hardy - ]b]Michael Cole[/b] - Michelle McCool - Mike Mizanin - Montel Vontavious Porter - Mr Kennedy - Paul London - Queen Sharmell - Scotty 2 Hotty - Shannon Moore - Sylvan Grenier - Theodore Long - Tony Chimel - The Undertaker - Vito - William Regal[/center][/font]

WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

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WrestleMania 23 - Sunday 1st April 2007 - Detroit, MI - Ford Field
Monday Night RAW @ Dayton, OH - Monday 2nd April 2007 - Nutter Center
ECW on Sci-Fi & Friday Night SmackDown! @ Fort Wayne, IN - Tuesday 3rd April 2007 - Allen County War Memorial
Monday Night RAW @ Bridgeport, CT - Monday 9th April 2007 - Harbor Yard Arena
ECW on Sci-Fi & Friday Night SmackDown! @ Providence, RI - Tuesday 10th April 2007 - Dunkin' Donuts Center
RAW Live @ Florence, Italy - Saturday 14th April 2007 - Mandela Forum
ECW & SmackDown! Live @ Perugia, Italy - Saturday 14th April 2007 - Palaevangelisti
RAW Live @ Torino, Italy - Sunday 15th April 2007 - Palaolimpico
ECW & SmackDown! Live @ Bolonga, Italy - Sunday 15th April 2007 - Land Rover Arena
Monday Night RAW @ Milan, Italy - Monday 16th April 2007 - Datchforum
ECW & SmackDown! Live @ Geneva, Italy - Monday 16th April 2007 - Mazda Place
RAW Live @ Rome, Italy - Tuesday 17th April 2007 - Palaottomatica
ECW on Sci-Fi & Friday Night SmackDown! @ Milan, Italy - Tuesday 17th April 2007 - Datchforum
RAW Live @ Forli, Italy - Wednesday 18th April 2007 - Palagalassia
ECW & SmackDown! Live @ Rome, Italy - Wednesday 18th April 2007 - Palalottomatica
ECW & RAW Live @ Munich, Germany - Thursday 19th April 2007 - Olympiahalle
ECW & SmackDown! Live @ Ancona, Italy - Thursday 19th April 2007 - Palarossini
ECW & RAW Live @ Mannheim, Germany - Friday 20th April 2007 - SAP Arena
ECW & SmackDown! Live @ Treviso, Italy - Friday 20th April 2007 - Palarossini
ECW & SmackDown! Live @ Vienna, Austria - Saturday 21st April 2007 - Wiener Stadthalle
RAW Live @ Oberhausen, Germany - Saturday 21st April 2007 - Konig-Pilsener Arena
RAW Live @ Bremen, Germany - Sunday 22nd April 2007 - AWD Dome
ECW & SmackDown! Live @ Cardiff, Wales - Sunday 22nd April 2007 - International Arena
Monday Night RAW @ London, England - Monday 23rd April 2007 - Earl's Court
ECW on Sci-Fi & Friday Night SmackDown! @ London, England - Tuesday 24th April 2007 - Earl's Court
RAW Live @ Paris, France - Tuesday 24th April 2007 - The Xenith
Backlash 2007 - Sunday 29th April 2007 - Atlanta, GA - Phillips Arena[/right]

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Hot.

Push Kenny Dykstra or I kill you!

Oh, and give the World's Greatest Tag Team the straps.

I'll be reading.

Monday 2nd April 2007
Dayton, Ohio; Nutter Center

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WWE HEAT 08/04/2007 Taping Results[/color]
Super Crazy def. Chris Masters
World's Greatest Tag Team def. Patrick Sparks and Steve Boz
Kenny Dykstra def. Val Venis
Mickie James def. Victoria

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The Great Khali proved himself once again in this encounter with another massive superstar from the RAW brand, the five hundred pound 'World's Largest Love Machine', Viscera. Viscera did show dominance here though, getting in a few shots and actually stunning Khali, but more and more clubbing blows from the jakked up Punjabian took Viscera down leading to his downfall. Khali would end up by actually nailing him with the Tree Slam, an amazing strength shown on the part of the Great Khali. That was all for Viscera tonight.

The Great Khali raised his fists in the air as Ranjin Singh stood in the ring with Khali, standing tall over the returning Viscera to RAW television. However at that moment, the pyrotechnics of the 'Big Red Monster' hit, and Khali looked intrigued as Kane stormed out and headed for the ring, Daivari yelling in Punjabian that Khali should retreat, but Khali got in some shots, trading blows with Kane before a flying clothesline (unique for a man of Kane's size) took Khali out of the ring! Khali stood on the rampway, Daivari yelling at Kane that he got the better of him tonight but not if they were to get in the ring again!

We cut to the backstage hallway as Shane McMahon left the Chairman's office, his father Vince McMahon being promoted to show up in the live Nutter Center arena to address the world for the first time since having his head shaved bald last night thanks to losing the Battle of the Billionaires. Shane told Vince that he shouldn't be scared to show people his true colors as we cut away.

An advertisement aired, promoting WWE Backlash, live on pay-per-view on Sunday 29th April 2007 from Atlanta, Georgia.

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We cut to the parking lot as a car pulled up, and it's John Cena! The WWE Champion began to make his way to the Nutter Center to a loud yet mixed reaction from the Dayton crowd.

The theme of Vince McMahon hit as the crowd booed, the audience booing as the Chairman of the company was nowhere to be seen numerous times, Shane McMahon walking out instead, then noticing his father wasn't around. He eventually dragged Vince out and McMahon had a toupee on! This really infuriated the crowd, as surely they had paid to attend this edition of RAW partly to see the bald head of the Chairman! The McMahons got into the ring as Vince talked about how last night, it did not all go too well for the McMahons, the billionaires. The crowd chanted 'Baldy' loudly repeatedly, Vince shaking his head and putting down the microphone. Shane picked it up, calling out that the WWE fans need to pay respect to him because it was him who brought this company and these fans to where they are today! The crowd booed as Vince smirked, Mr McMahon telling about how last night he had his head shaved unfortunately bald for the entire globe to see. It's a true showing of age when you're bald and sixty two. He continues, talking about how it was all because of Stone Cold Steve Austin. And Bobby Lashley. But most of all Donald Trump, and he's happy he ate a Stunner at least last night, and he hopes it hurt a lot in the morning, because not only did he have to recover from the Stunner and the rush of WrestleMania. He woke up with the shock of being bald! The crowd popped as Shane told them all to shut up! Shane told Vince that it's okay, because tomorrow night Lashley may find himself humbled because Shane has indeed got something in store for the ECW World Champion, and he can't wait for Lashley to see.

With that, the theme of Stone Cold Steve Austin hit to an amazing reaction from the crowd, the 'Texas Rattlesnake' climbing into the ring and giving both McMahons the middle finger, then going to the corners and taunting this capacity crowd. He spoke to Shane about how he was slowly becoming the McMahon's prized replacement for the 'Vince McMahon 'I look like a jackass' hairstyle! The crowd cheered as Shane yelled at him. Austin told Vince that he's here ranting and flapping his gums like he has done for the past nine years! Austin tells Vince he's already suffered a heart attack but at the rate he's going he'll put himself into a coma! Vince tells Stone Cold that he's glad he can no longer wrestle, but the fact is that he should have permanently fired Steve Austin years ago! Austin told Vince he was pissing him off right about now, as Austin told Vince that bald is called beautiful. He lost his hair in the 90s unfortunately. But even with hair, Vince looked like he wore a toupee, at that a better toupee than this! Vince looked outraged, telling Austin to get out of his ring as he told Vince he'd calm down, and that he had a great resolution for all of this. Austin pulled out a tub of wax from his pocket to which Vince slapped it out of Austin's hand! Steve didn't look happy and Vince ate a Stunner! Vince's toupee flew off as his bald was revealed again, Shane eating a clothesline from Austin! The McMahons were laid out, and the bald was exposed for the world to see as Austin posed!

We cut to the backstage area as John Cena was shown to a decent reaction from the crowd this time. Todd Grisham welcomed the WWE Champion and mentioned what was on everybody's mind; his amazing match with Shawn Michaels. Cena told Grisham that he's been here for ten minutes and already heard about what Shawn Michaels said earlier tonight, and what he's trying to do. He tells Shawn that he has all the respect for him, and he feels like he got it last night regardless of the fact that he won. But the fact he still doesn't have the respect is a little insulting for him. He was lied to and made look gullible, and that is not the professional image the company would like. Cena tells HBK to keep going, and that he'll be waiting if he earns his rematch because he will teach him it next time. Until then, like tonight he will be kicking ass and defending the title all the time! Johnny Nitro then appeared, an obnoxious smirk on his face. Cena asked Nitro what was so funny, as Nitro told Cena he'd just like to see Cena give him a try. Cena smiled back, Nitro then leaving.

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3) Shawn Michaels def. Jeff Hardy @ 7:06[/i]
The second challenge for the 'Heartbreak Kid' in his quest for a rematch against the WWE Champion, and this match brought us into the second hour of RAW tonight, the fans still hyped and in what has been previously known as a dream match to every wrestling fan around the world, Shawn Michaels took Jeff Hardy to great heights, both men just furiously battling back and forth and Jeff almost took victory with the Whisper in the Wind; Shawn kicking out and still weak after MVP had worked the shoulder of Shawn in the first match. Shawn reportedly still had to go through a match with an ECW superstar and win following this if he wanted a rematch with Cena, but it seemed extremely unlikely here. HBK finally finished Jeff off after he tried a missile dropkick just to get Sweet Chin Music, and that finished it for Jeff!

Shawn Michaels celebrated his win as he knew he still had to go through one more match, the 'Heartbreak Kid' looking around dazed and confused still. But as a seeming jab to John Cena once again, he helped Jeff Hardy up and shook his hand, both men getting a good ovation for their crisp match for this crowd.

We cut to the backstage area as Torrie Wilson was shown warming up, interrupted by Carlito as she was only wearing a bra and her tights, Torrie startled by Carlito, Carlito then telling her to calm down because they are alright still, or so Carlito hopes. Torrie tells him yes, but she's a little unsure of Carlito's mean streak lately. Carlito simply giggles, telling Torrie not to worry and just to relax. Tonight, he's got her in the six person tag team match with Ric against Lance Cade, Trevor Murdoch and Melina. Torrie agreed, Carlito hugging her for reassurement.

We cut to Jonathan Coachman in his office as the Executive Assistant was on the phone to Vince McMahon, asking the Chairman why he was leaving when the show still had fifty minutes left. Coach told Vince that he hopes his hair grows back soon, because he really needs him for back up on some decisions he wants to make. He puts the phone down as McMahon had apparently left the show. Randy Orton then wandered in, Coach wondering what he wanted. Orton grabbed the Executive Assistant and demanded that he put him in the same match as Edge tonight against John Cena. Coach told Orton that it was down, and the 'Legend Killer' smirked and released him, leaving him alone to satisfaction.

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Cryme Tyme were shown in the backstage area talking about how the World Tag Team Championships scene hasn't got any mojo and that they need more mojo to work off! JTG told Shad that he's bored of having to gamble and steal to get cash when they could have the money rolling in if they were World Tag Team Champions. Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas of the World's Greatest Tag Team then showed up, and asked them what made them more credible than them. Shad told Benjamin that for one they weren't maggots that thought high of themselves like them. Haas and Benjamin squabbled with them as Eugene and Jim Duggan stood nearby, Eugene telling Duggan they deserved the titles more! Duggan agreed, the almighty 2x4 in hand. The Highlanders interrupted them, like the World's Greatest Tag Team demanding to know what made them deserve the titles more. Ron Simmons stood with Super Crazy yammering on in Spanish nearby as well, simply shutting everybody up with a casual 'DAMN!'

4) Carlito, Ric Flair and Torrie Wilson def. Lance Cade, Trevor Murdoch and Melina @ 4:17[/i]
Carlito told Torrie Wilson that she would do fine and it seemed as though he was right, as Carlito and Ric Flair were coming right off of an interpromotional tag team lumberjack match with Gregory Helms and Chavo Guerrero from the night before. The 'Nature Boy' unleashed furious chops on Lance Cade as Trevor Murdoch seemed disturbingly interested in the WWE Womens Champion's fond looks. Melina wasn't interested though, managing to take down Torrie Wilson throughout. Melina then went for Sunset Split just when Murdoch was glaring at her! Melina yelled 'WHAT!?' at him before Torrie tripped Melina up for a shocking three count cradle!

Torrie Wilson rolled out of the ring and into Carlito's arms as Ric Flair grinned, chopping Lance Cade down one last time at ringside before joining Carlito and Wilson on the rampway in victory. Trevor Murdoch tried to help up Melina but she got quickly annoyed, snatched her WWE Womens Championship and stormed off! Lance Cade tried to talk to Murdoch.

We cut to Maria in the office of Jonathan Coachman as he told Maria he wasn't too glad about how he's been given all of these decision now, when his job title is 'Executive Assistant', not 'RAW General Manager'. He tells her that he's giving Torrie Wilson a WWE Womens Championship opportunity next week; but also, the World Tag Team Championships will be on the line as John Cena and Shawn Michaels will defend against...Rated RKO! The crowd pop as he told Maria to leave.

We returned to the corridor as Shawn Michaels was heading out once again, his shoulder now taped and up next will be his third and final match, but whom will his opponent be!?

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5) Shawn Michaels def. Bobby Lashley by disqualification in a non-title match @ 5:23[/b][/i]
A surprise here, as the ECW World Champion was placed against the 'Heartbreak Kid', and Shawn Michaels was still suffering from the shoulder injury sustained in having three competitive matches with John Cena last night and MVP and Jeff Hardy tonight. Bobby Lashley got a great reaction after having been apart of Donald Trump causing the headshaving of Vince McMahon at WrestleMania 23. Lashley pounded on HBK throughout though, continuing the dominance before Shawn finally fired back with a flying forearm and gaining a second wind when Umaga hit the ring! Umaga saw both Lashley and HBK groggy and nailed a Samoan Spike on Shawn to the bad shoulder causing a disqualification!

Shawn Michaels fell to the canvas as Umaga and Bobby Lashley traded blows, Umaga having cost the ECW World Champion his match with the 'Heartbreak Kid'. The 'Samoan Bulldozer' then squashed Lashley in the corner, Armando Alejandro Estrada directing traffic and distracting the official. Umaga nailed him with a final Samoan Wrecking Ball before leaving to boos.

An advertisement aired promoting WrestleMania 24, live on pay-per-view on Sunday 30th March 2008 from Orlando, Florida's Citrus Bowl.

Footage of the premiere of 'The Condemned' starring Steve Austin aired from this past Friday, including comments on the film from Steve's co-stars, WWE superstars and fans from all over the world coming to see the premiere.

We cut to the backstage area as Edge was shown waiting and warming up for the match with John Cena in the Gorilla Position when Randy Orton arrived too! Both men exchanged words as the 'Rated R Superstar' wasn't too pleased to see his partner, the 'Legend Killer' there! The main event triple threat match is next!

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6) Randy Orton def. Edge and John Cena in a non-title triple threat match @ 8:44[/i]
The two Rated RKO members were none too pleased to see each other in this match, but the WWE Champion meanwhile had to overcome two-thirds of what his WrestleMania opponent, Shawn Michaels had to endure tonight, beating two men, only this was at the same time! Randy Orton and Edge seemed to be taken down by the WWE Champion early on in the battle, with Rated RKO not getting along, the World Tag Team Championships on the line next week as well. Cena was then double teamed by Edge and Orton, but it was definitely not planned about who was going to make the pinfall and claim victory in this triple threat match, especially against the WWE Champion. Cena eventually managed, nailing the clothesline on Orton but Edge would nail the Spear on Cena! Edge went to cover but Orton shoved him out of the ring! Orton took the opportunity to take the three.

Randy Orton celebrated his victory non-chalently as John Cena remained down, Edge standing at ringside unsure of what exactly just went on! Rated RKO had a verbal difference in the ring, both men yammering back and forth before John Cena tried to get in a second wind on them! The WWE Champion was given a hard RKO from the 'Legend Killer' instead however, Edge and Orton double teaming the champ before Shawn Michaels came hobbling to the ring, taped shoulder and all and Shawn made the save, taking out Orton and giving Edge some Sweet Chin Music! HBK helped Cena up and the two had an intense staredown whilst RAW came to a close.
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Randy Orton def. Edge and John Cena in a triple threat non-title match
Shawn Michaels def. Bobby Lashley in a non-title match by DQ
Torrie Wilson, Carlito and Ric Flair def. Melina, Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch
Shawn Michaels def. Jeff Hardy
The Great Khali def. Viscera
Shawn Michaels def. Montel Vontavious Porter[/right][/font]

-Good start to Monday Night RAW. The Gauntlet should be nice to see if Shawn Michaels wins it.
-Michaels over Porter was expected as Michaels shouldn't have went out in the first round of the Gauntlet.
-Khali over Viscera was the right call to keep Khali kicking ass and taking names. Hope you don't make him the today jobber.
-Did not expect for HBK to win. I did a little bit but still good call. I do not see Michaels taking the third round though. Hope he does though.
-The faces winning was expected to keep them riding high after Mania'.
-Michaels winning via DQ was the best way to go. Glad to see Shawn is getting a rematch.
-Orton over Edge and Cena was a solid call. Maybe expecting to see a heel vs. heel between Orton and Edge.
-Great show; really want to see a long lasting diary here. Great job, Dan.

RAW RATING IN; MORE WRESTLEMANIA STORIES; POSSIBLE FUTURE PLANS[/size]
Posted by Daniel Peterson on 04-03-2007 at 14:08

- Last night's edition of RAW managed to attain a rating of 3.9 from the USA Network. The program, which aired live was brought to its' peak ratings during the opening promo and the Vince McMahon and Stone Cold Steve Austin segment.

- Donald Trump's final appearance for the company was at WrestleMania 23. In addition, Stone Cold Steve Austin has wrapped up his appearances on RAW after promoting the premiere of his movie, The Condemned, which was released to cinemas this past Friday. Vince McMahon is currently being taken off of television for a lengthy break period, testing the waters for Triple H and Stephanie McMahon to try and take over (for when Vince retires or passes on, the plan is for the Levesques to take over). Vince will probably be back by the end of the year.

- The pay-per-view plan for Backlash is that superstars from RAW, ECW and SmackDown will all appear in a cross-brand event. This is apparently now a long-term occurence, with all three brands appearing on every pay-per-view now, rather than a brand exclusive event.

- It has been rumored that Beth Phoenix will be making a return to the RAW divas division quite soon. Phoenix was apart of the RAW roster briefly last year as Trish Stratus' partner, and Beth even got a few shots at the WWE Womens Championship before being sidelined with an elbow injury. The RAW womens division is expected to be heating up.

- Rated RKO are planned to currently start seperating, but odds are it will be more of a long-term arrangement. In addition, the Hardys may remain a tag team unit and play a role in the deterioration of Randy Orton and Edge.

- The tag team division on RAW is definitely scheduled to be respected more once the World Tag Team Championships are off of John Cena and Shawn Michaels & Rated RKO.[/font]

Tuesday 3rd April 2007
Fort Wayne, Indiana; Allen County War Memorial

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We open up ECW on Sci-Fi with a video package taking us back to WrestleMania 23, the grandest stage of them all just forty eight hours ago and what a spectacular event it was, featuring so many historic moments, of course the most spectacular being on RAW and SmackDown's sections, but ECW had their own glory as the ECW Originals; consisting of Rob Van Dam, Sabu, The Sandman and Tommy Dreamer being victorious against the New Breed of ECW on Sci-Fi; Elijah Burke, Marcus Cor Von, Matt Striker and Matt Striker. But also, ECW's World Champion, Bobby Lashley brought Donald Trump to triumph as he defeated Umaga in the Battle of the Billionaires; causing for Vince McMahon's head to be shaved bald!

The opening video package for ECW on Sci-Fi aired, as we cut to the arena where pyrotechnics went off and Joey Styles and Tazz introduced us to the program and reminded us of occurences from WrestleMania 23, not only from the ECW section but many other historical moments that will go down in history. Also promoted is our main event, as the ECW Originals will have a rematch with the New Breed in an eight man tag team Extreme Rules match tonight!

The theme of Shane McMahon hit to start off the show, as the crowd instantly booed not too satisfied hearing the theme of the Chairman's son, Shane. Shane skipped out confidently as per usual, looking more and more like his father slowly, and Shane had promised this so-called 'surprise' for the ECW World Champion, Bobby Lashley last night on RAW, Shane climbing into the ring and telling the fans that he hoped they were all happy. Because his father, Vince has gone into mega paranoia, a big steep of depression as his father unprofessionally left his own business and went home last night while RAW was still going on and vowed not to step foot back on television until his hair was back and every single person in this building tonight respected him! This gathered boos as Shane continued, mentioning how Bobby Lashley is responsible for everything that happened at WrestleMania 23 to his father and that he will never forgive him for that. Shane tells Lashley that he wouldn't even be here had his father not seen potential in him. And he came to ECW and won the ECW World Championship. Fine, Bobby. But what his surprise is, is an opportunity for the ECW World Champion to come out right now and kick the boss' son's ass! The crowd cheered as the theme of Lashley hit, the crowd cheering as Lashley began to make his way out, setting off his pyrotechnics and then climbing into the ring, Shane telling Lashley that if he wants, this can be an authorized match, but it will be unsanctioned as far as rules go, and he hopes Lashley enjoys this opportunity. Shane drops the microphone and removes his shirt, and things are seemingly underway!

1) Shane McMahon def. Bobby Lashley to win the ECW World Championship @ 4:22[/i]
Bobby Lashley immediately pounced Shane McMahon as the bell sounded, and the fans were in immediate awe that Shane O'Mac was even competing tonight, as they were definitely not expecting him to. Lashley tossed Shane quickly to the outside and the animosity of the ECW World Champion took over, Lashley tossing Shane into the steel steps and hinting the idea of throwing the boss' son through a table, but Shane fired back using a singapore cane; Shane's old best friend, and Shane regained momentum before Lashley reversed Shane's attempt at a singapore cane shot from the apron onto Lashley on the floor into a massive Spear! Lashley looked ready to end it, tossing Shane back into the ring but Umaga came from behind, massive singapore cane shot to the spine! In complete deja vu from last night on RAW against Shawn Michaels, Umaga was taking down Lashley! Umaga nailed the Samoan Wrecking Ball with Lashley's head against the steel steps before Umaga rolled him into the ring, the Leap of Faith elbow giving Shane O'Mac the ECW World Championship!

Shane McMahon celebrated his win as Armando Alejandro Estrada climbed into the ring handing Shane the ECW World Championship, and the ECW fans were in complete outrage and shock! Shane grabbed a microphone as Umaga got into the ring to give one last Samoan Spike to Bobby Lashley, Shane telling Lashley that this was the surprise, and because of this, he is now awarding Umaga, the WWE Intercontinental Champion from RAW, the ECW World Championship!? Umaga held up the IC and the ECW title belts, Shane loving every minute of this!

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A replay of what just occured replayed; with Umaga being awarded the ECW World Championship that Shane McMahon technically had just won from Bobby Lashley!

Footage of the premiere of 'The Condemned' starring Steve Austin aired from this past Friday, including comments on the film from Steve's co-stars, WWE superstars and fans from all over the world coming to see the premiere.

2) CM Punk def. Hardcore Holly @ 5:32[/i]
Hardcore Holly was really looking to gain some retribution on the 'Straight Edge Superstar' after having bettered him and actually got into the WrestleMania 23 card, CM Punk having a great outing in the Money in the Bank ladder match, but now being in a world of hurt after being unsuccessful to win, and now having to go at it with the very superstar that ended CM Punk's five month undefeated streak, the veteran Hardcore Holly. Holly still got in several hard shots, and soon went for the Alabama Slam but Punk laid Holly out with a fireman's carry knee-to-the-face (punned the 'Go To Sleep' by Joey Styles) for the three count.

CM Punk celebrated his win as the 'Straight Edge Superstar' stood over Hardcore Holly in joy, the New Breed watching on from the backstage area and seemingly interested in what CM Punk would offer to the table perhaps.

We cut to the backstage area as Kelly Kelly was shown talking to the rapper, Timbaland, Timbaland complimenting Kelly on her pretty damn fine physique. Kelly seemed smiten by Timbaland as Layla and Brooke appeared, Timbaland asking them how they were doing. He told the trio of dancers that he loved the work he did with them in his music video and they look great, and they are all very attractive in their own way. At that moment an interesting character appeared, a guy with short spikey black hair and tattoos, wearing the Italian colors. He told Timbaland that he needed to 'buzz out' so he could talk to the 'hot tees'. He introduced himself as Santino Marella and told them they were all rather...arousing. Extreme Exposé didn't seem that impressed as they walked off, Santino asking Timbaland if it was something he had said.

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We return to ECW on Sci-Fi as Brooke, Layla and Kelly Kelly were dancing in the ring as Extreme Exposé strutted their stuff up until the point where Ariel and Trinity hit the ring! The crowd booed as they were wrecking the performance shown by Kelly Kelly, Layla and Brooke; unfortunately the night where they brought nightsticks out with the trio dressed as kinky cops. Ariel choked Kelly out with the nightstick as Layla was given a backbreaker by Trinity! Trinity and Ariel; Trinity apart of the ECW Originals yet Ariel a part of the New Breed!? What is the meaning for this assault?

We cut to the backstage area as CM Punk was shown walking up and down the corridor until being confronted by Elijah Burke and Burke asked Punk about how he was doing on ECW since debuting last summer. Punk told Burke he was doing good, then asking Burke why he asked. Burke told Punk he wants him as a part of the New Breed, but suddenly Stevie Richards and Little Guido appeared, telling Burke to back away because Punk wasn't interested. The three argued as the 'Straight Edge Superstar wisely disappeared into the background.

3) Snitsky def. Balls Mahoney @ 3:53[/i]
Snitsky has been an unstoppable freight train since arriving on ECW, definitely a new man following his baby-killing, foot-loving ways on RAW last year. Balls Mahoney was definitely the right match for the freak of nature, Snitsky though as Balls just pounded into Snitsky and went for his steel chair just for Snitsky to throw it away and end up delivering a massive big boot to the skull of Mahoney! Mahoney was pounded on and thrown around by Snitsky before he nailed a big Shoulderbreaker on Balls; and that would be all she wrote.

Snitsky celebrated his win as he picked up Balls Mahoney's carcuss instantly, dropping him with a second Shoulderbreaker on the lovable Balls! Snitsky would then grab Mahoney's chair and slam it into his spine, leaving Mahoney for dead here on ECW!

We cut to the ECW Originals walking down a corridor and the eight man tag team Extreme Rules war was moments away, on what has already been a chaotic and extreme ECW on Sci-Fi!

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A video package aired recapping WrestleMania 23 as a whole, the song being Default's 'The Memory Will Never Die' as well as Saliva's 'Ladies and Gentlemen'

4) The New Breed def. The ECW Originals in an eight-man tag team Extreme Rules match @ 9:24[/i]
A hard fought battle here, all hell breaking loose right from the start as the New Breed were first to walk down to the ring but were immediately assaulted from behind by the ECW Originals, Sandman with the singapore canes as he pounded on Matt Striker and just slamming the cane repeatedly into the spine of Striker, the 'teacher' left with many red marks on his spine. Sabu went for the chair, using many high flying moves on Elijah Burke but one uppercut from Burke's boxing and physical way of punching would bloody the nose of Sabu. Tommy Dreamer would handle Marcus Cor Von as Cor Von ended up with the Pounce taking Dreamer out of the match, right through a table set up at ringside. Rob Van Dam and Kevin Thorn brawled in the ring mainly while the other six brawled around ringside, RVD soon preparing the Five-Star Frog Splash but CM Punk crotched him on the top rope!? The crowd booed as Punk frowned, then getting down. Thorn then delivered the Dark Kiss from the top rope for the win!

The crowd booed as Kevin Thorn celebrated, Elijah Burke rolling into the ring victorious; Marcus Cor Von also in the ring but Matt Striker continued to wrive in pain at ringside, while CM Punk just stood in the aisleway, unsure if what he did was right or not. Sabu remained down and out, a broken nose possibly. Tommy Dreamer clutched his back after being sent through the table at ringside and Sandman spilled blood from the beer can reused by Striker during the match. The New Breed ate a beating, but they were victorious in this rematch, but what is going on with CM Punk!? The New Breed stood tall as ECW came to a close.
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- The rating for the fallout edition of ECW on Sci-Fi is in, and it received a 1.4 rating on the Sci-Fi Network. The show peaked during the Shane McMahon and Bobby Lashley segment, though the rating was equally high for the eight man Extreme Rules match.

- Bobby Lashley lost the ECW World Championship on ECW this week to Shane McMahon, but it is being reported that Shane will only be a manager for Umaga, like Armando Alejandro Estrada is. Umaga is now both the ECW Champion and the WWE Intercontinental Champion, but reports indicate that Umaga's reign as IC Champion will not last too much longer. Despite being ECW Champion, Umaga's existence on RAW will remain. Vince McMahon has pulled out of the storyline with his absence from television as shown in the RAW report.

- The pay-per-view plan for Backlash is that superstars from RAW, ECW and SmackDown will all appear in a cross-brand event. This is apparently now a long-term occurence, with all three brands appearing on every pay-per-view now, rather than a brand exclusive event.

- The Extreme Exposé may be getting physical in the ring, and it has been revealed that there will be a third woman involved to oppose Layla, Brooke and Kelly Kelly to stand by with Trinity and Ariel. Her name is Ashley Williams and she has been working in Deep South Wrestling since 2004. It is very likely her name will be changed so it will not confuse fans with Ashley on SmackDown, though.

- Another addition to the ECW roster was in the Timbaland segment with Extreme Exposé by the name of Santino Marella. Santino was working in Ohio Valley Wrestling by the name of Boris Alexiev and was previously working a Russian shoot fighter gimmick, however now he is going by the persona of a comedic Italian stereotype. He is limited in the ring and expected to learn on ECW.

- Hardcore Holly herniated a disc in his back during the match on ECW with CM Punk; he will be out of action until further notice.

- CM Punk is expected to balance between heel and face, as nobody is sure which he will become or work better as.

- Sabu suffered a broken nose in the Extreme Rules match. In addition, Tommy Dreamer is fighting a spine injury but both are prepared to work through their injuries.[/font]

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SmackDown this week starts up with a replay from WrestleMania 23, a fantastic night last Sunday from Detroit, Michigan, in what was perhaps one of the most intense nights of Batista and The Undertaker's lives; both men performing in front of 80,000 fans for the World Heavyweight Championship: the battle going back and forth and Batista seemed destined to try and keep the title but The Undertaker's undefeated streak came to the Tombstone allowing us a new champion as well as a new Money in the Bank possessor, as Mr Kennedy from SmackDown managed to take victory and now has the ability to cash in his briefcase whenever he chooses!

The opening SmackDown video package aired, and we cut to the War Memorial arena in Fort Wayne for the fallout of WrestleMania 23: SmackDown edition! John Bradshaw Layfield and Michael Cole introduce us to SmackDown and run down what occured at WrestleMania just five days ago on pay-per-view, recapping us to last week before the theme of Mr Kennedy brought us into the show.

The theme of Mr Kennedy hit and the man who won the Money in the Bank briefcase five days ago at the grandest stage of them all, Ken Kennedy began to wander out obnoxiously, Kennedy climbing into the ring and reaching up for his almighty microphone from the sky. Kennedy began to talk about how last Sunday night he was the dark horse: and nobody expected him to even come close to the Money in the Bank briefcase in a match also involving such former big stars and champions like Edge, Jeff Hardy, Randy Orton and King Booker, but he did it and all of those stars were put to shame at the hands of himself. Kennedy claimed that he notices that The Undertaker is the current World Heavyweight Champion, but he will strike quickly when the time comes, and he will claim the belt for himself and make himself the greatest World Heavyweight Champion alive. Kennedy was soon interrupted by the sound of Batista's theme, as the former champion began to walk out, a microphone in hand to a big ovation. Batista asked Kennedy if he thought he had what it took to overcome what he's done in the last four months, in the last two years when he was World Heavyweight Champion for ten months. Batista then talks about how Kennedy has defeated The Undertaker before, but last night was such an incredible feat, the 'Deadman' is in better shape than he was months ago. Kennedy tells Batista that he's out here stealing his moment, and Batista invites Kennedy to say that to his face in the ring later tonight! Kennedy accepts as we have a main event.

We cut to a vignette showing press clippings and media coverage of WrestleMania 23 from the general viewing public, mainly regarded around the Battle of the Billionaires segment.

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We cut to the backstage area as Theodore Long was shown talking to Kristal about how much he enjoyed the weekend at WrestleMania, sharing a hotel room with her. Kristal giggled and the two seemed to close in but Finlay slowly stepped in, asking what this was all about. Long questioned Finlay threatfully and paranoid, the 'Fighting Irishman' talking about the opportunity for Mr Kennedy but none for him? Finlay tells Long that he wants big, and he's willing to go through anybody to do it. As long as he manages to get further than that bleach blonde haired freak, Mr Kennedy. Long tells Finlay to calm down as he has an idea. Finlay tells Long he better do, before leaving.

1) King Booker (with Queen Sharmell) def. Matt Hardy @ 8:30[/i]
Both of these men competed in the Money in the Bank ladder match at WrestleMania 23, and both men came extremely close to taking victory, but here it was about revenge for King Booker after Matt Hardy had pushed him off of a ladder on Sunday, which debatably cost him the opportunity to take the Money in the Bank briefcase. Booker pounded on Hardy, trying to keep him locked down with many headlocks and going right on the worn down shoulder of the Hardy brother, Booker doing this while his wife, Sharmell screamed in approval. Matt soon made a comeback, the Side Effect possibly leading to the end but Sharmell dragged Matt out, Hardy grabbed her by the hair and Booker nailed a baseball slide, Hardy's head bashing against the announce table hard. Booker rolled Hardy into the ring and the Scissor's Kick was it.

King Booker celebrated his victory as Queen Sharmell looked quite pleased with her man, happy to see the former World Heavyweight Champion on the winning route again after months of nothingness. Booker signalled that he was going to rise back to the top before long.

We cut to the backstage area where Jillian Hall was shown and she was talking to Shannon Moore about how fond looking he was. Comedically, she darted off when she saw Timbaland, annoyingly singing at him his own song. She asked Timbaland how she was and how she looked if she was to ever become a backup dancer for him. Timbaland smirked and told her no simply. Ashley then appeared as Timbaland told her that she had the look! Timbaland left as Jillian Hall looked furious with Ashley, storming off.

We cut to a video package, recapping the whole of WrestleMania 23, all played to the theme songs chosen, Default's 'The Memory Will Never Die' and Saliva's 'Ladies and Gentlemen'. It covered everything, from the womens lumberjill match to the Money in the Bank match; the World Heavyweight Championship match to the WWE Championship match; the Battle of the Billionaires to the battle of the giants interpromotional match; the New Breed against the Originals to the WWE United States Championship match. All in one amazing night.

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We cut to the backstage area as Montel Vontavious Porter was shown warming up before being confronted by William Regal with Dave Taylor behind him. MVP asks Regal what he wants, as Regal tells Montel that while he does not like his attitude, he does feel that MVP does have potential to be a big star some day. But tonight, it will be him schooling Chris Benoit like he has many times, and before MVP becomes WWE United States Champion...William Regal will be champion! MVP smirks, telling Regal that that sounds like a competition.

2) Paul London and Brian Kendrick def. Chavo Guerrero and Gregory Helms @ 6:45[/i]
Paul London and Brian Kendrick have been riding strong as WWE Tag Team Champions since last May, having held the title belts for an amazing eleven months, and the competition is still not over. Tonight, they were to face the combination of Gregory Helms and the WWE Cruiserweight Champion, Chavo Guerrero, the two men that represented SmackDown in a losing tag team effort interpromotional match in the pre-show to WrestleMania 23. London and Kendrick rode strong though, Chavo working at London's knee before Kendrick made the save and nailed Guerrero with the Sliced Bread #2 for the three.

Paul London and Brian Kendrick celebrated their win, another showcase from the WWE Tag Team Champions, but suddenly they were attacked from behind by Deuce 'n' Domino! The crowd booed as Deuce delivered a backbreaker to Kendrick and Domino tossed London out of the ring, Cherry watching from the apron as the newcomer contenders to the belts nailed Kendrick with the 'Crack 'Em in the Teeth'! The crowd booed as Deuce N Domino let with the WWE Tag Team Championships? Cherry joined her boys.

A vignette aired, promoting the return of the 'World's Strongest Man' Mark Henry, the man we haven't seen since Batista injured him last July!

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Footage of the premiere of 'The Condemned' starring Steve Austin aired from this past Friday, including comments on the film from Steve's co-stars, WWE superstars and fans from all over the world coming to see the premiere.

3) Chris Benoit def. William Regal to retain the WWE United States Championship @ 9:30
This was the chance for William Regal to outdo the uprising star, Montel Vontavious Porter and strike when the kettle was hot, as William Regal took Chris Benoit to great boundaries, working over him and stretching the body of the WWE United States Champion. The 'Rabid Wolverine' tried to fight out of it but Regal just struck harder with more and more hard-hitting moves, seemingly setting up for the Regal Stretch every few moments. Dave Taylor wasn't anywhere to be seen though in this match, of course that would change later on in the match, as Benoit managed to fire out of Regal's cobra-camel clutch submission variation. Benoit fired back and set up the German suplex when Dave Taylor ran down to the ring, dashing onto the apron before Jimmy Wang Yang took him out! Wang Yang out of nowhere dove from the corner of the screen, and Wang Yang's clearing of Taylor distracted Regal! Benoit nailed the Diving Headbutt for the defense!

Chris Benoit celebrated his victory as William Regal rolled out of the ring, seemingly to attend to Dave Taylor as well, as Jimmy Wang Yang had saved Benoit's WWE United States Championship tonight. Benoit looked around in the midst of his celebration as the theme of MVP then hit, and the man that came up short against the 'Rabid Wolverine' last Sunday at WrestleMania 23 came out to the arena, beginning to talk about how Benoit did a great job tonight defending the title against William Regal, but honestly, he wasn't done with Benoit yet. MVP tells Chris that he will not let Benoit escape the feud with him with the title still on his shoulder. MVP was then cut off as Benoit told MVP that he'd have to prove himself, and prove Benoit wrong in the middle of it! MVP told Benoit that he was on, telling him he'd see him in the ring again.

Footage of last Saturday night's Hall of Fame ceremony aired, praising the inductees for the Class of 2007: Dusty Rhodes, Curt Hennig, Jerry Lawler, Nick Bockwinkel, Mr Fuji, The Sheik and Jim Ross.

We cut to a graphic, and tonight we would see the arrival of the new World Heavyweight Champion, The Undertaker! But also, Finlay would still be in action and also, Batista takes on the Money in the Bank briefcase holder, Mr Kennedy.

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4) Finlay (with Hornswoggle) def. The Boogeyman (with Little Boogeyman) @ 3:39[/i]
This was Finlay's chance, apparently. After talking and threatening Theodore Long, the General Manager of SmackDown earlier tonight, Finlay just seemed unsatisfied when he heard the theme of The Boogeyman hit, and to everybody's approval, Boogeyman brought out his little mini replica, Little Boogeyman! This allowed Finlay to just simply pound on Boogeyman, but Boogeyman began to fire back as Finlay got the worst side of Boogeyman, preparing the Pumphandle Slam just for Finlay to slip from Boogey's greasy skin and Finlay nailed a chop block on him! Finlay would follow up with the Celtic Cross, which is all she wrote.

Finlay celebrated his win but in an unsatisfied way. The Little Boogeyman tried to get into the ring but the 'Fighting Irishman' kicked him right in the chest! Finlay was not happy as he shoved Hornswoggle away, pounding on Boogeyman's chest and yelling to Theodore Long about how this was a way to get ahead on SmackDown! Finlay then left, Hornswoggle trying to chase him.

We cut to the backstage area as Deuce N Domino stormed into Theodore Long's office, Deuce demanding they get a WWE Tag Team Championship opportunity at Paul London and Brian Kendrick next week. Long mentioned how after tonight, they seemingly deserve another shot, but first, they'll have to face The Hardys next week on SmackDown! The crowd cheered as Deuce N Domino look annoyed and shocked.

Mike Mizanin was on his way to the ring, and up next he will be in action!

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We cut to the arena as the theme of Mike Mizanin hit, and the reality television star was already in the ring, Mizanin beginning to talk on the microphone about how well he has became known by the world as one of the most underrated superstars, so much he was even left off the card for WrestleMania 23; which is madness! Mizanin promises to be on the card for WrestleMania 24 because he WILL force himself onto the card and make everybody know that he is better than everybody else on the roster, he will make a to do list over the next year to make himself known! Suddenly, a gong interrupted as the crowd cheered and the lights went out.

5) The Undertaker def. Mike Mizanin in a non-title match @ 1:20[/i]
Mike Mizanin bit off a bit more than he can chew here, as he was met face to face with the ever fearsome World Heavyweight Champion, The Undertaker; 'Taker having just came off of a hard-hitting victory with Batista in a match that is definitely a match of the year candidate already, only four months into 2007. The Undertaker just absorbed the attack from Miz, and made quick work of the inferior reality television star, nailing a Tombstone Piledriver for the win.

The Undertaker celebrated his win as he grabbed a microphone and took his World Heavyweight Champion, intimidatingly slow and beginning to talk about how last Sunday he had the fight of his life, and he's fought many of them before. Fifteen men have all fallen before him, but Batista was probably the man that put up the most fight. 'The Animal' almost had him finished off, but the fact is that the 'Phenom' is the World Heavyweight Champion and wound up with the three count. 'Taker was soon cut off by the theme of Batista, the crowd cheering again as 'The Animal' was now in ring attire, Batista with a microphone too. Batista told Undertaker that last Sunday he did get the better of him, but he still has the opportunity for a rematch. He reminds 'Taker that he has a rematch clause and he wants to face The Undertaker at Backlash! One more time, one on one! The crowd cheered as Undertaker looked around, agreeing! The crowd cheered as Undertaker wished luck to Batista tonight, because he may just help him out. With that, 'Taker turned around to get Mr Kennedy run at him, but he caught him by the throat! Undertaker tossed Kennedy into the turnbuckle and rolled out of the ring; the ring for Batista and Kennedy next!

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6) Batista def. Mr Kennedy @ 10:11[/i]
Mr Kennedy and Batista were deep into our main event as we returned from the commercial break, Batista with several lefts and rights getting right into Mr Kennedy's face as he wanted the revenge from having lost his prized World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 23 last Sunday. 'The Animal' was ruthless, but all Mr Kennedy had to do was work on the abdominal muscle previously torn of Batista. Mr Money in the Bank went right to work and refused to let him get back up, the abdominal stretch just wearing down Batista before 'The Animal' fired back, a powerful spear taking Kennedy almost out of his boots! Batista went for the Batista Bomb but Kennedy slapped him across the face hard! Kennedy then scoop slammed Batista and began to go up, perhaps going for the Kenton Bomb but Batista got his knees up! Kennedy looked in shock, Kennedy going to try and be victorious against a seventh World Heavyweight Champion, Kennedy attempting to get Batista on the top rope for the Green Bay Plunge but Finlay shoved Kennedy down, Kennedy looking shocked, a diving clothesline from Batista taking down Kennedy! Batista got up and nailed the Batista Bomb for the final count!

Batista celebrated his win as the crowd cheered, The Undertaker's face appearing on the titantron, the former World Heavyweight Champion looking at the new World Heavyweight Champion, both men wanting each other, and they face off at Backlash! Mr Kennedy meanwhile looked angry whilst Finlay grinned at Kennedy mockingly at ringside, the Money in the Bank briefcase in hand. SmackDown goes off the air!
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