SDLIVE!Monday Night Rawand
WCW Nitropresent...A video package airs, showing how Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall and Kevin Nash (nWo) invaded the Vengeance, Main Event last month. It highlights happenings since then, such as WCW 'Monday Nitro' debuting on the USA Network and also shows Marcus Cor Von stealing Batista's World Heavyweight Championship. The background of the package has 'Last Resort' by Papa Roach playing and the ending scene shows Randy Orton posing infront of a black background as the screen begins flickering and the nWo logo appears.
Pyro blasts out from the stage as the roaring crowd jumps to their feat, Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler welcome us to the show and then pass us on to Tony Schiavone and Gene Okerlund who declare they will be calling the 'WCW' matches of the evening, including the Opening Contest.
CM Punk w/Arn Anderson defeated the Legendary, Ric Flair. The control in the match switched between Punk and Flair regularly, Flair showed his resilience when he was able to kickout of a lightning fast Bulldog Headlock. Late in the match, Punk went to clothesline Flair, but he ducked under; Punk then hit the referee, who fell to the mat below. He turned into a Double leg takedown from Flair, who locked in the Figure 4 Leglock. CM Punk tapped out to the hold as the crowd cheered, but the referee was unable to call it. Suddenley, Teddy Hart comes racing down the ramp and smiles into the ring, he begins beating down on Ric Flair who is forced to break the hold. CM Punk regains himself and the two continue the assault on Flair. As the referee regains himself, Anderson calls for Hart to leave the ring as Punk hits Flair with a Urangi Slam, followed by the Anaconda Vice. Flair doesn't tap out to the hold, but passes out.
After the match, Anderson and Hart re-enter the ring. Anderson holds up the hands of Punk and Hart as the crowd rains down with a chorus of boos. All three men make their way up the ramp, looking on at the fallen Flair.
Backstage, Maria is with WWE Champion, Randy Orton and D-Generation X. Maria asks what they are going to do tonight to secure victory against the nWo and more importantly, WCW. Shawn Michaels answers, saying that tonight, will go down in history as an amazing night because tonight, HBK, HHH and Randy Orton are going to make one hell of an impact. HBK then says tonight 'Atleast one person is getting some Sweet Chin Music'
In our second contest of the evening, 'The Samoan Bulldozer' Umaga made an Open Challenge to anyone on the roster. Brock Lesnar answered the challenge, making this his second challenge of the week. Umaga dominated in the early going, catching Lesnar with a vicious Samoan Spike. Lesnar however, could not be pinned and came back, hitting Umaga with a series of moves, including a Belly to Belly Suplex, clothesline and a deadly STO. Lesnar went to hoist Umaga up for an F-5, but he countered with Elbows to the head. Brock then turned as Umaga went for a Samoan Spike, Lesnar was able to duck under and hook the arm, hoisting Umaga up onto his shoulders once again, this time connecting with the F-5. Lesnar then made the cover for the win.
After the match, Brock Lesnar celebrated the win as Umaga rolled under the bottom rope to the outside. John Cena's Music hit and he made his way out onto the ramp with a microphone in hand, Cena said that on SDLIVE! Lesnar was lucky and that his luck wouldn't last, he went on to challenge Lesnar to a match, tomorrow night on Monday Night Raw. Lesnar looked on from the ring and nodded, telling Cena to 'bring it on' before continuing to celebrate his victory.
Backstage, Chris Benoit is seen with Todd Grisham. Grisham asks Benoit how he feels, defending his championship here tonight against Santino Marella. Benoit said that tonight, he will not only defeat Marella, he will break his neck... that tonight, marks the return of the most dominating superstar of all time 'Crippler' Chris Benoit.
Chris Benoit was able to retain his Intercontinental Championship in record time against Santino Marella. Early on in the match, Benoit made his way to the outside of the ring and took a steel chair, he hit Marella in the back, causing him to fall down to the mat below, then continually struck the chair onto his upperbody and back. The crowd began to boo loudly as Benoit held his championship high in the air. The announcers noted that tonight, Benoit had fire in his eyes.
The camera cuts to a dark room. All that can be seen are rays of light, gleaming through a window in the corner. The camera moves around the room, before focusing in on the sillohette of a man, sitting on a chair. Laughing can be heard in the background as the camera zooms in and we realise that the man, tied to the chair and gagged, is Goldberg. The camera pulls outwards, a light appears from a latern, being held by Undertaker. The camera focuses in on The Undertaker, who rolls his eyes back and utters out the ever feared words 'Rest...In...Peace'
Our next contest is for the WCW Tag Team Championships of the World. Matt and Jeff Hardy put up a strong fight against Demolition, who brought their 'A' game to Pay Per View. Crush and Jeff Hardy spent most of the time in the ring, with Crush dominating. Late in the match, both men connected with a clothesline at the same time, causing them to both fall down to the mat below. Both men roll towards their corners to make Tags and are able too. Wrath and Matt enter the ring, Wrath ducks a clothesline attempt from Matt Hardy, Wrath then goes to hit Hardy with one of his own, but gets countered into a Side Effect. Jeff Hardy re-enters the ring as Crush tries to attack Matt. Jeff runs at Crush and hits him with a big clothesline, causing them both to go over the top rope to the outside of the ring. In the ring, Matt Hardy lifted Wrath up to his feet and went for a Twist of Fate but got pushed away. Wrath then went for Suplex, but Matt Hardy was able to shift the weight and land on his feet, Hardy then hit a Backslide with his feet on the ropes for leverage to gain the pinfall victory.
After the match, Matt and Jeff celebrated with their Championships, making their way up the ramp as Crush and Wrath looked on from the ring.
Backstage, Val Venis is seen being interviewed by Maria. Venis says that tonight, he can finally get his hands on Adams once again, he says that tonight, he is going to go out there and give it his best and he is going to suceed.
Thomas Adams and Val Venis gave it their all in the ring as the rivalry between the two finally came to a head. Venis was in control for most of the match, showing he was determined to be the better man on this night, Adams however was able to come back and hit Venis with a hard Lariat to gain the victory. After the match, Adams pulled Venis up to his feet and extended his hand for a handshake. Venis accepted and the crowd cheered and appaulded as these two men showed respect for eachother after months of fighting and hatred.
Backstage, Paul London is shown preparing for his Cruiserweight Championship defense, which is coming up... NEXT.
Paul London, Brian Kendrick and Chris Sabin fought in a hard and long match, trying to prove who should rightfully be the Cruiserweight Champion. The first elimination of the evening, came when Paul London rolled Brian Kendrick up and yanked the tights. Kendrick now has one mark against his name. Sabin went to give London the Cradleshock, but he was able to get out. London then rolled up Sabin and grabbed the ropes for leverage, securing the pinfall victory. Now, both Kendrick and Sabin only have to be pinned or submit once more in order to be fully eliminated. Brian Kendrick and Paul London decided that they would put their differences aside and make London pay. Kendrick hit London with a quick clothesline as Sabin began to stomp away at the champion. Kendrick then hoisted London to his feet and hit him with a Bulldog Headlock. Sabin then made the cover, Kendrick jumped on top and the champion was pinned. Sabin dragged London up to his feet, London tried to fight back, but with 2 against 1, it just isn't going to work. Sabin left London go and Kendrick hit the champion with Sliced Bread #2. Kendrick then made the cover for the three count! Paul London has been eliminated! We are gaurenteed a New Champion! London rolled under the bottom rope and made his way up the ramp in anger, as Kendrick looked on. Sabin then came up from behind Kendrick and rolled him up, using the tights to gain the victory! and the Cruiserweight Championship of the World.
After the match, the crowd let out with a chorus of boos as Sabin was handed the Championship. Kendrick looked on and asked Sabin what the hell just happened, Sabin simply slapped Kendrick and fled the ring, Kendrick chased after him, all the way up the ramp and too the back. A few seconds pased before Sabin came stumbling back through the curtain, Kendrick followed. Kendrick and Sabin began to brawl as referee's and officials broke them up. Kendrick was dragged away as Sabin was restrained, Sabin held the Cruiserweight Championship up in the air and celebrated his victory as the crowd booed some more.
A video package played, highlighting the history between D-Generation X, Randy Orton and the nWo.
In the 6 Man Tag Team Match, both teams battled for supremacy. Both teams represented something they truly believed in and thought was right, both teams were 100% loyal to their companies, team mates and brands... or were they? Triple H had the match won when he hit Scott Hall with a Pedigree. When out of no where, HBK Shawn Michaels entered the ring and delivered Sweet Chin Music to his Long Time Tag Team partner. As HHH fell to the mat below. Randy Orton entered the ring and went to nail Michaels with an RKO. Michaels however, pushed Orton away, into Nash who was standing on the apron, knocking him down to the floor below. HBK then left the ring and made his way up the ramp as Hogan entered the ring, Hogan hit Orton with a Big Boot and went to give him the Legdrop but Orton moved. Orton then stalked Hogan as he got to his feet and nailed him with an RKO. He made the cover, HHH who was back with us after brutal Sweet Chin Music, restrained Scott Hall from breaking the cover as Orton was awarded the victory.
After the match, Randy Orton and Triple H left the ring as the referee returned Randy Orton his WWE Championship belt. Orton held the WWE Title up high as the nWo were going crazy in the ring. Triple H should have been excited over his victory, but instead, was angry, at the betryal from Shawn Michaels.
A video package aired, hyping Summerslam which takes place on August 19th 2007. LIVE! from Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York.
The Hell in the Cell began to lower as Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler went through the history of the structure. The camera then cut backstage, to Marcus Cor Von who was surrounded by the nWo members and Eric Bischoff. Bischoff said that tonight, WCW has already had one loss and that they can't afford another. Cor Von says that tonight, the future of WCW lies on his shoulders and that he WILL NOT, let them down.
In the MAIN EVENT of the evening, Marcus Cor Von pinned Batista to become the 'WCW' Heavyweight Champion of the world. Batista dominated within the steel structure for most of the match and as he had Cor Von pinned with a Batista Bomb. The Cage began to raise. The camera cut backstage to Eric Bischoff, who was with the nWo in the 'Control Truck' - Bischoff was seen pressing the button to raise the cage as Cor Von rolled under the bottom rope to the outside and got away from the structure. Bischoff then lowered the cage, trapping Batista inside as Cor Von regained himself on the outside. A few seconds later, Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall and Kevin Nash made their way down the ramp. They signalled for Bischoff to raise the cage and it began to assend up into the air. Cor Von and the nWo surround the ring as Batista looks on. The cage is once again lowered, just as Randy Orton and Triple H make their way out to the ringside area; with Triple H and Orton traped on the outside, Cor Von re-enters the ring, Batista begins to fight back, hitting him with stomps, before the nWo enter and begin to dominate the World Champion.
Cor Von hits Batista with a huge POUNCE as the nWo distracted him, causing him to fly across the ring. Nash and Hall then held Cor Von's arms and legs down to the mat as Hogan nailed a Leg Drop. Cor Von then made the cover as the nWo restrained Batista and got the three count to become the World Champion. After the match, the Cage stayed on the ground as Triple H and Orton looked on from the ramp. Nash and Hall held Cor Von up on their shoulders as the brand NEW World Heavyweight Champion celebrated his win. The crowd booed loudly as The Great American Bash went off the air. The final shot of the PPV, was Hogan taunting at Orton and Triple H from inside the structure.
Quick Results:- CM Punk w/Arn Anderson defeated Ric Flair
- Brock Lesnar defeated Umaga
- Chris Benoit defeated Santino Marella to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
- Matt and Jeff Hardy defeated Demolition (Crush and Wrath) to retain the WCW Tag Team Championships.
- Thomas Adams defeated Val Venis
- Chris Sabin defeated Paul London and Brian Kendrick to become the WWE Cruiserweight Champion of the World.
- Randy Orton and D-Generation X defeated the nWo (Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall)
- Marcus Cor Von defeated Batista in Hell in a Cell to become the 'WCW' Heavyweight Champion of the World.