Show: SDLIVE!
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York City
Attendance: 14,373
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Dark MatchOrlando Jordan vs. FunakiFunaki had no offense in this match, Jordan got the win after an inverted STO.
Winner by Pinfall: Orlando Jordan==============
Welcome to the Show!Tazz and Michael Cole welcomed us to SDLIVE! as the camera swept down through the cheering crowd. It focused in on the brand new set design, before cutting to Cole and Tazz, who plugged the Main Event and several other matches here tonight.
The Animal UnleashedWorld Heavyweight Champion, Batista made his way to the ring and said that now he has proved to everyone that he is the best, he will go onto hold his World Championship for a Very, Very long time. Batista was interupted by WWE Champion, Randy Orton who's theme music blasted out into the arena. Orton came out onto the ramp with a microphone and said that tonight, he's not only going to prove his dominance, but Raw's dominance over SDLIVE! Batista said that tonight, just like he did at Judgment Day, he will prove exactly why he is the World Champion, by pinning Randy Orton... 1...2...3! Orton said that we would see later on tonight that Batista is nothing but a fraud and that he would be put in his place by the Legend Killer.
Match OneNumber One Contender MatchChris Sabin vs. Brian KendrickKendrick got the early advantage, taking Sabin down with a series of armdrags and clotheslines. Sabin came back late in the match, hitting an implant DDT. Sabin went for a Cradleshock Piledriver but Kendrick got out, Kendrick then nailed the Sliced Bread #2 for the victory, to become Number One Contender.
Winner and Number One Contender: Brian KendrickPost MatchKendrick celebrated his win, but was quickly taken down with a low blow by Sabin, Sabin then nailed Kendrick with a Cradleshock Piledriver and stood above him. Cruiserweight Champion, Paul London came out onto the ramp and said that it looks like he has a Number One Contender, and that he would gladly defend against Kendrick, but he gained an injury at Judgment Day and his doctor has NOT cleared him to compete for the next 3 weeks. London then said that once he is FULLY healed, Brian Kendrick would get his championship oppertunity and until then, he can continue his little 'vendetta' with Chris Sabin.
Video PackageA video package aired, saying that this week on Raw, Chris Benoit makes his long awaited return and will be going 1 on 1 with none other than Mr. Kennedy.
We need this winBackstage, Teddy Long is seen talking to Ron Simmons and Mark Henry. Long says that tonight, they need to get the win over Undertaker and Kane. Long said that if things go wrong, he has an insurance policy, but will only use it in an emergency. Henry and Simmons nod and walk away as Long looks on.
Match TwoMark Jindrak and Chris Masters vs. MNMJindrak kept an advantage over Mercury for most of the match and even nailed a Mark of Excelence. Nitro broke the cover but was taken out by Masters, Jindrak then nailed Mercury with a huge left hook to get the three count.
Winners by Pinfall: Mark Jindrak and Chris MastersTension building?Backstage, RVD is seen talking to a backstage worker when he is approached by Marcus Cor Von. Cor Von said that tonight, the two have a match and that RVD would once again fall to the POUNCE. RVD said they would see later on tonight and walked away as the camera focused in on a Smiling, Cor Von.
Match ThreeMatt Hardy V.2 vs. Shannon MooreMoore, upset with how Hardy dropped him at Judgment Day was looking to make a statement here on Smackdown. However, he was unable to defeat Matt Hardy and eventually fell to the Twist of Fate.
Winner by Pinfall: Matt Hardy V.2AftermathHardy continued the Beatdown on Shannon Moore when the music of Jeff Hardy hit the arena! - Jeff ran down the ramp and entered the ring, he stalled before helping Moore to his feet, Suddenley, Jeff turned and nailed Shannon with a quick right hand sending him down to the mat below, both Hardys beat down on Moore before hitting the Poetry in Motion and hugging in the ring as the crowd booed.
International Champion?Backstage, Rey Mysterio is seen making his way out towards the stage. The announcers plug that the IN Title match is... NEXT.
Match FourUnification Match - United States vs. Intercontinental Championship
International Championship MatchRey Mysterio (US Champion) vs. Carlito (IC Champion)Carlito had the early advantage over Mysterio, but the United States Champion was able to come back, hitting Carlito with a series of kicks, he went for the 619 but Carlito ducked under, Carlito then got to his feet, came up behind Mysterio and rolled him up, as the referee was counting, Carlito pulled on the ropes, securing him the victory.
Winner and NEW International Champion: CarlitoPost MatchCarlito was presented with both the United States and Intercontinental Championship belts as the music of Raw General Manager, Dusty Rhodes played out into the arena. The American Dream made his way out to the ring and presented Carlito with a box, Carlito opened the box and revealed the NEW International Championship belt, he dropped both the US and IC Titles, signalling the end of their legacies and held the International Championship up high as the crowd boo'd loudly.
Pipers PitFeaturing Guest: Mick FoleyRoddy Piper introduced Mick Foley who made his way down to the ring as the crowd cheered. Foley and Piper exchanged words before the music of Bobby Lashley hit into the arena. Lashley made his way down to the ring and quickly planted Foley with a crushing spear. Lashley then began to beatdown on Piper, before nailing him with a hard running powerslam. Lashley looked on at the destruction he had caused as the crowd booed loudly. Lashley then made his way up the ramp as Foley and Piper looked on from the ring.
JBL lays down the LawBackstage, JBL is seen talking to Teddy Long. JBL says that as he is now the Undisputed General Manager of Smackdown, a few changes are going to be made, one of those changes is the stipulation in tonights Tag Team Match, JBL announced that the match would now be No Disqualification! Long looked on, before smiling and leaving the room as JBL lit up a cigar.
Match FiveRon Simmons and Mark Henry vs. Undertaker and KaneUndertaker making his much anticipated return to SDLIVE! - The "Brothers of Destruction" had most of the offense in this match, towards the end, the referee was knocked down. BOD were able to dominate Simmons, Kane nailed Simmons with a Chokeslam as Undertaker and Henry were brawling at Ringside. Suddenley, King Booker entered the ring and nailed Kane with a hard chairshot to the back of the head. Booker left the ring and Simmons made the cover on Kane, the referee came back around and made the three count. Simmons got the win!
Winners by Pinfall: Ron Simmons and Mark HenryAftermathAfter the match, King Booker took a microphone and made his way up the ramp with Henry, Simmons and Long. Booker said that he was no longer going to play along to the "King" role, and that he is Booker T. He then said that he has aligned himself with 3 men that also feel they are being held back because of the colour of their skin. Booker T went onto say that this signals the alignment of the "New age, Nation of Domination" - Booker, Simmons, Henry and Long look on from the ramp as the crowd boo's, Taker and Kane look on from the ring as a video airs.
Video PackageA video package plays, hyping the King of the Ring tournament, which officially begins this week on Monday Night Raw.
Match SixRob Van Dam vs. Marcus Cor VonRVD tried to take the advantage, but his injuries from Judgment Day were obviously still bothering him, he just couldn't come back after missing a Frog Splash and recieved a POUNCE for his efforts.
Winner by Pinfall: Marcus Cor VonAftermathCor Von made his way up the ramp as John Cena ran down the ramp, Cena attacked Cor Von from behind with Clubbing blows and threw him into the security barrier at ringside. Cena then did the "You can't see me" hand signal before making his way up the ramp, RVD looked on at Cena and Cor Von as he held his ribs.
Raw vs. SmackdownBackstage, Dusty Rhodes entered JBL's office, he said he thought they could watch the Main Event together, Dusty then said he knows Raw will win the match and he wants to see the look on JBL's face when Batista falls to Orton. JBL said it was fine, aslong as he doesn't eat everything whilst he's here.
Main EventRaw vs. Smackdown/WWE Champion vs. World ChampionRandy Orton vs. BatistaBatista dominated the early match, much to the delight of JBL, who was shown on camera when the production crew cut to the General Managers office during the match. Orton was able to come back after an undetected Low Blow and hit the World Champion with an RKO. Before Orton could get the Pinfall, Marcus Cor Von jumped over the gaurd rail and nailed him with a huge POUNCE, causing the referee to call for the bell.
Winner by Disqualification: Randy OrtonAftermathCor Von stood above Batista and Orton as Edge made his way down to the ring, Edge went to hit Cor Von but he held his hands up and said that they need to focus on the 'champions' Edge began to beatdown on Orton as Cor Von hit Batista with a huge POUNCE. SDLIVE! went off the air as Edge nailed WWE Champion, Randy Orton with a spear and stood above him as the crowd booed loudly.