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RAW: 19/11/2007
Monday Night RAW was live at the Bank Atlantic Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Highlights of last night's Survivor Series PPV aired before the opening intro for RAW went off.
Shawn Michaels' music hit and he came down to the ring, bandaged and everything, and he took the mic. He said he had no excuses, that the better man won last night. He said he wanted to invite the Bladewolf down to the ring so that he could shake his hand.
Instead, Michaels was answered when Kennedy's music hit and here we go with a nice little match.
Kennedy went for his mic and Michaels just decked him. Kennedy dragged him to the outside and we've got a little brawl. Kennedy ended the fun, whipping HBK into the steel ring post.
Kennedy said HBK had his shot and now it was his turn. HBK didn't like the answer and dragged Kennedy to the outside before flattening him with a clothesline. HBK challenged him to a match on the mic. Kennedy asked HBK what he was best known for and that was losing. Losing his smile, losing an epic ladder match…losing to John Cena.
William Regal interrupted and asked that a ref be sent down to the ring. RAW then went to commercial break.
*After the commercial break*
We came back to a pretty wild brawl on the outside. The two fought down the ramp and around the ring before HBK tackled Kennedy and reigned blows down on his face before stomping on his gut.
HBK chased Kennedy through the ring only to get nailed in the nuts. The brawl spilled over the barricade and into the crowd before we ended back in the ringside area. The two rolled over the announce table before spilling back to the area near the ring. HBK got rammed into the ring apron and tossed into the ring. Kennedy went to retrieve a chair from ringside before getting clocked with sweet chin music through the chair and was sent to the outside unconscious. I guess we're not getting a match, but still, a fun opening brawl for the sake of having a fun opening brawl.
Bladewolf will be here tonight to speak of his reign, Survivor Series, and Armageddon.
*After the commercial break*
The upcoming match was Santino Marella v. Jerry "The King" Lawler. Santino carried on for a little while, trying to egg on a fist to the face but instead ate a drop kick. The two locked up again and got backed into the corner as Jerry feigned a punch. Marella took the opportunity to zip Lawler around and nail him with some shoulder thrusts before goading the crowd.
Lawler came back a house of fire and hit some body shots before missing a dive in the corner and clattering into the ring post. Marella took advantage hitting some stomps before hitting a flying head drop and going to the outside.
Marella put on Lawler's crown and said he was going to beat Lawler like a 'government dog'. He said he was Lawler and he liked puppies. He made fun of women because he had no self esteem. He kept running his mouth only to eat a PUNCH!~ to the face.
Lawler sent him off the ropes and got a hip toss before looking for some more rope fun. Marella reversed it though and yanked the arm out of the socket and went for a hip toss of his own. Lawler struggled around to a backslide and wouldn't ya know it, got the pin.
*After the commercial break*
The torch runner is doing his Forest Gump impression, and is still going.
Todd Grisham asked Kennedy how he felt. Kennedy said he was just out there to show some respect to HBK but that wasn't the case because he got nailed in the face with a super kick. Kennedy knew why he did it. He said he knew his career was evaporating and he saw talent in Kennedy he hadn't seen in years. He said Michaels was trying to hold him down. He said that wouldn't happen because father time catches up with everyone, including Michaels.
JR ran down last night's events with the Khali-Hornswaggle match. A video aired recapping the events of last night.
Vince was with William Regal and Coach in the back. He asked them what they thought about Survivor Series. They laughed about Hornswaggle's mishaps and McMahon's speech. Coach got to the part about Finlay and Vince cut him off. Carlito walked in to tell him he respected his tough love approach last night. Vince asked him if he thought he was tough and how tough he would feel taking on a 4'4 McMahon. Vince made a Carlito-Hornswaggle match for later tonight. Carlito was laughing like crazy..
Everyone was laughing except Vince.
*After the commercial break*
The next match was Jeff Hardy vs Umaga. Umaga missed a charge in the corner and Hardy attempted a whip only to eat a head butt in the face. Umaga missed a falling head butt on the mat and was drop kicked to the outside. Hardy kept up the high speed offense before going for a two count and getting flung into the ropes. Hardy looked for a sunset flip. Umaga went for a punch and missed. Hardy hit a forearm before going for a second and getting killed with a shoulder block.
Hardy fought back with some punches only to get floored with some punches. Umaga slapped on a shoulder vice in an attempt to ground Jeff on the mat. Hardy repeatedly tried to use the crowd to rally him to his feet, but Umaga kept bearing down, forcing him to the mat.
Jeff finally looked for some elbows to the gut, but got socked in the puss again with another big right hand before Umaga went right back to the hold. Umaga was in full control and began to diversify the portfolio so to speak, only to miss a charge and crash into the ring post. Hardy connected with a DDT and headed to the top rope only to get tossed off and eat a nice patch of the security wall.
RAW then went to a commercial break.
*After the commercial break*
We came back to Umaga mangling Jeff in the old vice grip again. Jeff fought back yet again and like a moron, went for a body slam. Jeff got him up, but ended up falling back under the weight and almost got pinned. Guess what's next? Vice grip!
Hardy again fought out but this time got back body dropped to the mat. Umaga dropped the leg before going for a pin and getting a two count. Umaga began planting some stiff old kicks to the chest before hitting a spinning wheel kick for another two count. Umaga beat Hardy with rights onto the ring apron, but Jeff was able to hang him up on the top rope.
Hardy took a gamble, looking for something off the top rope and got caught and ATE a tilt a whirl slam. Somehow, someway, Hardy kicked out at two. Umaga dropped his globe like backside across Hardy's chest before going back to the well and the vice grip.
Hardy fought back again only this time, to eat a big boot to the grill. Umaga lined up a big splash but missed completely. Hardy HAD an opening, but Umaga picked him off again with an uppercut. Umaga went for the running ass but Hardy dodged it and hit a quick whisper in the wind, but couldn't capitalize. He got a two count but it wasn't good enough.
Hardy hit a series of forearms before going for the twist of fate but got kicked off. Hardy hit a mule kick and got out of the way of a big splash in the corner only for Umaga to move out of the way himself. Umaga hit a Samoan splash before signaling for the spike. Umaga missed the spike and Hardy hit a twist of fate. Umaga rolled to the outside and crashed into the table on the outside. As he turned around, Hardy came flying over the top with a splash.
Hardy backed off waiting for Umaga to come to only to get jumped by Snitsky. Of all people. Snitsky and Hardy brawled only for Umaga to swing the odds. They dispatched of Hardy in short order. Triple H's music hit and he came running in to make the save he cleared Umaga off and nailed a big face buster on Snitsky to clear the ring. Hardy climbed back into the ring and Triple H is giving him the rub. Literally.
Save_us.222 aired again. Tonight.
*After the commercial break*
Triple H and Jeff Hardy are in the back nodding heads. Todd Grisham walked up to Triple H. Triple H said he was the good Samaritan in the WWE always willing to help out. Ok, not so much. Triple H said as long as there were tough guys around, he'd be there to show him they were tougher. Something /* about Grisham and transvestites.
Next match was Hardcore Holly vs Cody Rhodes. The two locked up and grappled to the corner. Rhodes broke clean before Holly began laying in the chops. Holly went to work with some clubbing blows before going for an inside cradle. Rhodes kicked out and shot into a clothesline before getting right in the grill of Holly.
Holly didn't like it and slammed him. Holly choked Rhodes out on the ropes before laying the boots to the kid. Holly slapped on the trusty rear chin lock. Holly laid in some more chops before Cody sneaked in a side Russian leg sweep for a one count.
Holly immediately dropped Cody with a drop kick to the grill. He went for an Alabama slam and rolled out. Holly quickly got out of the way of the pin attempt only to turn around and eat a kick to the gut and a DDT. Rhodes gets the big win.
*After the commercial break*
A tribute video to WWE Champion the Bladewolf aired, showing his 350+ day reign.
Vince was in the back before being approached by Finlay. Vince said he wasn't too big on surprises like he got last night. Finlay said he was Irish and that's what being Irish was all about. Vince invited him to have a drink after the show. Finlay tried to sell him on the whole idea of drinking hot milk. They back slapped some more and, uh, I know less.
*After the commercial break*
Melina and Jillian came out to the ring. Jillian is on the mic and this is sure to rule. She blasted John Secada and his 'Mexican speak' before giving us some Gloria Esteffan. Jillian can rap and do opera. Move over J-Lo. Jillian tried to goad Lillian into a sing off before Mickie's music hit and she and Maria came trotting down to the ring.
The match started off with Maria getting the upper hand on Melina to start things off. She hit the bronco buster before looking for a whip. Melina reversed it and had Jillian help her out with a yank of the hair. Melina laid in with some stiff punches to the grill before tagging in Jillian.
Jillian tried to bust out a 450 splash but missed and she smashed into Melina. Mickie came in and made quick work to a near fall. Things kind of went awry here and there were a couple of misfires. Jillian wiggled her boobs before Mickie smooched her and kicked her head off. That's that.
Carlito's on his way to the ring.
*After the commercial break*
Carlito took on Hornswoggle in a no DQ match. Carlito mocked Hornswoggle some before the match, even getting down on two knees for a 'test of strength'. Carlito easily shoved Hornswoggle who responded by biting Carlito in the backside and slapping Carlito. Hornswoggle took off with Carlito in full pursuit.
Hornswoggle dove under the ring and Carlito patiently went to the other side to look for him. Hornswoggle got a bucket of water and tossed it in Carlito's face before getting caught on a high cross body. Carlito flopped him in the ring and went to spit on him. Finlay again came down to break things up and Carlito spat in his face.
Stupid.
Finlay killed Carlito with two brutal lariats and Hornswaggle covered him for the win.
Hornswoggle spit in the face of Carilto after the match.
Bladewolf was up next!
OOOOOOWHOOOOOO!
Dark Side plays as fire explodes on the stage and the Bladewolf walks out to a loud ovation from the crowd. He has the WWE Championship around his waist. Bladewolf makes his way down the ramp under the sinister, blood red lights. He gets onto the ring apron and steps over the top rope, briefly fixing his coat before he takes a microphone off his hip as his theme dies down.
"For over 350 days I have held this title..." He looks down at the WWE Championship. "I did say a year ago that the title was where it belongs and would not leave my waist until I decided I want to give it up. For 356 days straight I have cast my shadow of darkness and destruction...and I have barely just begun. This...what you saw through this entire year was nothing but a prelude to what is to come. All who have challenged me have fallen. John Cena...Umaga...Shawn Michaels...The Great Khali...Edge...Booker T...Mick Foley...Bobby Lashley...Randy Orton...and Triple H. All those men who have stepped up have fallen and handed me their souls. I am the Bladewolf. I am The Wolf of Darkness and Destruction...and I will remain WWE Champion for-"
Suddenly The save_us thing aired on the tron and then a familiar countdown before...CHRIS JERICHO'S THEME HITS!
Jericho revealed himself with a large grin on his face as the crowd gave him a ballistic pop. Bladewolf stared on, tilting his head, never once taking his eyes off Jericho. Jericho's theme dies down and the first words out of Jericho's mouth were.
"Welcome to...RAW...is...JERICHO!"
Jericho then continued. "And this is not a mirage! This is real! This is here! This is now! This is the second coming of Y2J!" The crowd cheered loudly. "You remembered! I want you to take out your cellphones, text your friends, take a picture, do a video, send an Email, call them all and tell them that the sexy beast is back baby!"
'Y2J! Y2J! Y2J!' The crowd chanted loudly.
"And I promise to ignite you, to excite you, to delight you and I invite you to strap on your seatbelts! Ease the seatback, click it into gear and go into overdrive because from this point forward it's 100% entertainment! 100% electricity! 100%...Jericho!" Jericho said with a grin before he looked at the Bladewolf. "Hey Bladewolf, how's it going? been a long time, hasn't it? So much history between you and I, huh? i mean, we battled at WrestleMania a few years ago, I buried you alive, and you beat me for the Intercontinental Championship! Do you remember all that?"
Bladeowlf speaks. "Very much so. Nothing ever leaves my mind, Jericho. And I remember dropping you on your head at WrestleMania inside Hell in a Cell. Now I ask you, Jericho, in your...triumphant return to WWE, what is it you are saving everyone from?"
"Well for starters, that hideous hair of yours." Jericho joked, getting laughs from the crowd. "But more importantly, to take that WWE Championship and end your reign. And once I do, everything and everyone will never...EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRR be the same...AGAIN!"
Jericho's theme plays as Jericho stares Bladewolf down with a smirk while Bladewolf just stared coldly at him...
And that's it for this chapter everyone. I hope you all enjoyed it along with the return of Chris Jericho. Will Jericho be able to do what nobody else has done and take the WWE Championship away from the Bladewolf?
