"Welcome to Anaheim, California for another edition of Smackdown," Micheal Cole said, opening Smackdown. Micheal turned to face Tazz. "You know Tazz, I'm still shocked by the hardcore match that took place last week."
"Yeah, I mean, that was a brutal match, bodies were flying everywhere," Tazz replied.
"Well, let's take a look at last week's fifteen minute hardcore match for the World Heavyweight Championship."
A video is shown on the titantron that shows the highlights of the match, including the superkick Shawn Michaels gave to the Undertaker.
"Let's take a look at the post-Smackdown events, as well," Tazz said.
Another video is shown, this one starting with the Undertaker sitting up and staring at Shawn Michaels with hatred in his eyes. Then a man screamed "Medic!" and the video changed to a scene that started with Paul Heyman screaming for a medic, not wanting to lose one of his top superstars, as Chris Benoit lay on the ground in a pool of his own blood.
"We have been informed that Chris is ok and will recover," Micheal said.
"Mr. Heyman, I want a rematch tonight against the Undertaker for the World Heavyweight Championship!" Eddie Guerrero yelled.
"I'm sorry Eddie, but I can't do that; a rematch would mean every superstar would have to compete, which can't happen due to Chris Benoit's injuries," Paul Heyman replied.
"Well, can I have a match with every superstar able to wrestle today that was in that match for a shot at the championship?" Eddie asked, trying hard not to yell again.
"No. You can have a match with everybody in that match except Undertaker and Big Show. The Undertaker isn't in there for obvious reasons, and Big Show is the prime suspect of the attack on Chris, which is why--"
"You know what, Paul, I want that match next week. Tonight, I want a match against Big Show."
"I can't do that, as Big Show is being questioned by the authorities and will not be here tonight."
"All right Paul, the number one contendership is still on?" Eddie asked.
"Yes," Paul replied.
LATER
"I'm here with Paul Bearer," Todd Grisham said, about to conduct an interview with Paul Bearer. "Paul, what are your thoughts on Shawn Michael's attack on the Undertaker last week?"
"I have no doubt Shawn Michaels will pay. In fact, I just got out of Mr. Heyman's office, an he has granted Undertaker a match with Shawn tonight."
"Wow, is the match for a championship?" Todd asked.
"No, no, it is not a championship match. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go to tell my client the news."
"Well, Cole, I can't wait for that match between Undertaker and Shawn Michaels," Tazz said.
"Neither can I, but right now we've got this match to determine the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship about to start," Micheal replied. Eddie was just getting off the turnbuckle.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I have just been informed that the following match is an over the top rope battle-royal," the ring announcer said. As the ring announcer got out of the ring, the referee signaled for the time keeper to ring the bell.
Eddie immediately went after Ric Flair, dropkicking him into the turnbuckle, as Rey toe kicked Randy Orton. Stone Cold irish-whipped John Cena into a corner and kicked him in the gut, until Cena elbowed Stone Cold in the ribs. Randy, who had clotheslined Rey, rolled under the bottom rope to the outside. Kane followed, and started to assault Randy with punches, clotheslines, and a big-boot to the face. Eddie threw Ric over the top rope, crashing him in to Randy. Kane picked up both Randy and Ric and double choke-slammed them. Rey ran and 619'd Stone Cold, who had been dropkicked into the second rope by John. Rey then attempted the West Coast Pop, but Stone Cold caught him. Rey flipped Stone Cold over the top rope, and crawled back in without touching the floor. Eddie was on Cena's shoulders; Cena had set him up for the FU. Rey dropkicked Cena in the stomach, and Eddie fell to the ground. Kane had brought Randy in the ring and eliminated him. Kane picked up Rey and tried to chokeslam him, but Rey struggled too much. Rey swung himself and kicked right into the armpit of Kane's right arm. Kane dropped Rey, and Rey dropkicked Kane in the head, sending him over the top rope. John, who had managed to suplex Eddie, snuck behind Rey and sent him over the top rope. Eddie got up, and tried to send John over the top rope, but John fought Eddie off. Eddie reversed a suplex attempt and suplexed John outside the ring. Rey jumped in to celebrate the victory.
"The following match is scheduled for one fall and is for the WWE Championship," the ring announcer said.
"What? I thought this match wasn't for the WWE title!" Tazz said as Shawn Michaels made his way to the ring.
"Let me explain something, Undertaker," Shawn said, "I am not afraid to defend my championship, unlike you, 'cause the Heartbreak Kid always wins. I am not going to bac--"A gong sounded through the arena, cutting off Shawn. A single druid walked to the ring, carrying a torch. Lightning struck on both sides of the druid. The Undertaker's music started to play as The Deadman mad his way down the aisle, accompanied by Paul Bearer. Big Evil got into the ring and took off his hat and jacket.
The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels circled around each other, and met up in the middle, trying to out- power each other. Shawn irish-whipped 'Taker into a turnbuckle and ran towards him, but The Phenom moved, and Shawn flew to the outside. The Deadman got out of the ring and slammed Shawn into the turnbuckle pole. Shawn crumpled to the floor. The Undertaker set Shawn on the apron and attempted a leg drop, knocking Shawn to the floor. 'Taker got into the ring, breaking the count out, which was at 6. He rolled back out and ran towards HBK. Shawn clotheslined Undertaker, and rolled back in the ring, Big Evil in close pursuit. Undertaker ran towards Shawn, but HBK was able to jump out of the way. 'Taker then tried to clothesline Shawn Michaels into the turnbuckle, but Shawn reversed it and the Deadman ended up being clotheslined, then splashed. Shawn started to punch Undertaker in the face. The Phenom took one of The Showstopper's arms and flipped him over. He then did another leg drop, but Shawn got up and suplexed Undertaker twice, then body slammed him, both of them laying on the ground as a result.
"One. Two. Three…"the referee started counting. Undertaker slowly stood up. Shawn was still laying on the ground, and as 'Taker lifted him up, Shawn tried to fight Undertaker off, but The Phenom shoved Shawn's head into a turnbuckle. The Deadman walked away. Halfway across the ring, he turned round and ran. Shawn hit a superkick on 'Taker from out of nowhere. Both were down again. "One, two, three, four, five, six," the referee counted. Shawn jumped up, and got up on the top rope. He attempted an elbow drop off, but Undertaker moved out of the way and got up. The Deadman chokeslammed Shawn Michaels, and covered him. "One, Two, Thr--" Shawn Michaels kicked out. As Undertaker got up, Big Show ran through the crowd and got into the ring. He chokeslammed Undertaker, and Eddie Guerrero ran out to the ring. Eddie did the Three Amigos to Big Show, then Frog Splashed him. The referee called for the bell for a no contest, while Big Show rolled out of the ring. Shawn super kicked Eddie, and Undertaker got up and tombstoned Shawn. Undertaker then turned on the referee, Last Riding him in frustration from not winning the WWE Championship. Medics came out to aid the referee. Shawn managed to get up and superkick 'Taker from behind. Undertaker was sprawled out on the ring canvas.
Undertaker sat up. Shawn slid out of the ring, and started taunting The Deadman. 'Taker started to get out of the ring, when HHH slammed a sledgehammer into the back of The Phenom's head. HBK ran back to the ring and teamed up with Hunter against 'Taker. Eddie jumped into the ring and attacked Shawn, as Undertaker mounted a comeback against HHH. 'Taker chokeslammed HHH, and went to help Eddie, who was about to be super kicked again. Big Show got back in the ring and big-booted 'Taker, then chokeslammed Eddie, who had stumbled into Show after being super kicked. HHH, HBK, and the Big Show all got out of the ring, as Paul Heyman ran out on the entrance ramp. "Hey! Quit it! Big Show, I have had enough with you. Therefore, I, as General Manager of Smackdown, am going to put you in a match with HBK and Hunter Hearst Hemsley against the Undertaker, Eddie Guerrero, and two mystery partners of their choosing," Paul said, as 'Taker slowly started to sit up again. "But that's not all," he continued, "This match is going to be a buried alive match, and the winners will be in a match for the WWE or World Heavyweight championship, depending on the loosing team. Oh, and it starts now!"
Big Show got into the ring as HBK and HHH got onto the apron. 'Taker and Eddie looked each other, then Eddie got a microphone. "Ese' I got a partner for us," he said to the Deadman. "Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, the Cruiserweight champion of the world, Rey Mysterio!" Eddie called out.
Rey came down to the ring. the ring. Undertaker stood for a moment, as Eddie started laughing, not believing 'Taker had a partner.. Then the lights went out. When the lights came back on, an unknown wrestler was in the ring. Undertaker got onto the apron and prompted Eddie and Rey to do the same. The unknown attempted to spear Big Show from behind, and succeeded, as Show was talking to HBK. He then put Big Show in an arm-bar. Big Show rolled over, but the unknown would not let go. Show finally got a hold on the bottom rope. The unknown got up, and tagged Rey. Rey ran and dropkicked Big Show in the stomach. Big Show doubled over, and Rey rebounded against the ropes and DDT'd Big Show. Rey then did a leg drop and tagged Undertaker. Undertaker big-booted Show, but he stumbled into a blind tag by HHH. HHH ran and kneed 'Taker in the gut. He then attempted a Pedigree. He succeeded, and pinned the Deadman. The Phenom kicked out at the two count, and started to get up. HHH tried to clothesline 'Taker, but Big Evil caught him and chokeslammed him. The Deadman ran and big booted HBK and Big Show to the floor, then tombstoned HHH. Before he could cover , fire exploded from the turnbuckle tops, and Kane ran down to the ring. Undertaker, caught by surprise, was chokeslammed. Rey ran and got a big boot to the face. Eddie was thrown out of the ring, and HHH was clotheslined out. All that remained standing were Kane and the unknown. The unknown slowly circled Kane, before Kane ran and delivered an upper thrust. It didn't affect the unknown, though, and he retaliated with a suplex. The unknown stood up, and leg dropped Kane. Kane slowly got up, and the unknown ran and wrapped his arms around the neck of Kane, then threw him over the unknown's shoulder. The lights then went out. When they came back on, the unknown was nowhere in sight.
"What the hell just happened, Cole?" Tazz asked as Smackdown went off the air.