Post by ekb316 on Feb 23, 2006 17:51:38 GMT -5
The “King of Kings” moved one step closer to regaining his throne on RAW, defeating Rob Van Dam and Big Show in the Triple Threat finals of the Road to WrestleMania Tournament.
With the crowd on its collective feet, RVD launched off the top turnbuckle, twisted his body in mid-air and hit Big Show from halfway across the ring with a Five-Star Frog Splash from a seemingly impossible angle. Van Dam made the cover, but the Cerebral Assassin grabbed hold of the referee and refused to allow a count. By the time the referee broke free, Big Show had recovered enough to kick out. As RVD rose, Triple H pounced and delivered a Pedigree. With Big Show still fighting off the effects of the frog splash, the referee counted three and declared The Game the winner.
Triple H celebrated by counting off his 10 world championship reigns, then signaling for an 11th coming at WrestleMania. But current WWE Champion John Cena took exception to the display and made his way into the ring — just to remind Triple H where the gold currently resides.
Meanwhile, the Rated-R Superstar blamed one man for the WWE Championship being around John Cena’s waist instead of his: Mick Foley. Edge first speared his way to victory against “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan — another thorn in his side — before issuing a WrestleMania challenge to the Hardcore Legend. Edge gave Foley one week to respond.
In other huge news from RAW, Shelton Benjamin became a two-time Intercontinental Champion by defeating Ric Flair. With Flair in control, Shelton's momma appeared to have a seizure outside the ring. While the referee attended to her and called for help, Shelton twice smashed Flair with momma's oxygen tank. After a T-bone suplex, Benjamin was the new Intercontinental Champion.
Mr. McMahon thought the time was right for the Spirit’s Squad’s in-ring debut, so he placed four out of five in a Handicap Match against Shawn Michaels. After HBK hit “Sweet Chin Music” during the match, he was swarmed by green and white, leading to the disqualification. The Spirit Squad continued its attack until none other than Marty Jannetty came to his former tag-team partner’s aid. Mr. McMahon responded by offering Jannetty a full-time WWE contract next week … if he’ll join the prestigious “Mr. McMahon Kiss My Ass Club.”
Also, Candice won a No. 1 Contender’s Diva Battle Royal and will face Women’s Champion Trish Stratus next week. And Carlito announced that he has a big idea for this year’s WrestleMania that’s “money in the bank.”
Plus, Kane took some revenge by defeating Chris Masters, but “The Masterpiece” brought down Kane after the match with The Master Lock.
It was also announced that the second inductee into the 2006 WWE Hall of Fame class would be the late Eddie Guerrero. Bret “Hit Man” Hart was the first inductee announced for the ceremony in Chicago on April 1.
MATCH RESULTS
Triple H def. Rob Van Dam and Big Show in the Triple Threat Road to WrestleMania Final. Triple H will face John Cena at WrestleMania for the WWE Championship
Edge def. Hacksaw Jim Duggan
World Tag Team Champion Kane def. Chris Masters
Candice wins No. 1 Contender Diva Battle Royal
Shawn Michaels def. the Spirit Squad in a 4-on-1 Handicap match via DQ
Shelton Benjamin def. Ric Flair to win the Intercontinental Championship
Carlito def. Nick Burke
NEXT WEEK ON MONDAY NIGHT RAW
A TIME FOR ANSWERS
Over the years, WWE Superstars have enjoyed the privilege of joining a prestigious WWE club. On the next edition of Monday Night RAW, Marty Jannetty not only has the opportunity to become a member, but he also can accept a full-time spot on the RAW roster in the process. There’s only one catch: It’s the “Mr. McMahon Kiss My Ass Club.”
Both the punishment and reward come as a result of Jannetty’s involvement last week on RAW. Mr. McMahon chose to give Shawn Michaels hell in the form of a four-on-one Handicap Match, but Jannetty came to HBK’s aid. Seeing Jannetty involve himself in McMahon business led to the “invitation.”
Mr. McMahon made note of the fact that Jannetty has fallen on hard times recently. Does he want this job bad enough to pucker up … and undoubtedly endure additional humiliation in the process? What will Jannetty do in this unusual situation? We’ll find out on Monday Night RAW.
Also, Edge gave Mick Foley one week to respond to his WrestleMania challenge. Will the Hardcore Legend answer back this week?
In addition, Trish Stratus will defend the Women’s Championship against Candice this week on RAW. Will the Playboy cover girl add gold to her resume, as well? Watch RAW to find out.
All this and more on Monday Night RAW (9/8 CT; USA Network).
With the crowd on its collective feet, RVD launched off the top turnbuckle, twisted his body in mid-air and hit Big Show from halfway across the ring with a Five-Star Frog Splash from a seemingly impossible angle. Van Dam made the cover, but the Cerebral Assassin grabbed hold of the referee and refused to allow a count. By the time the referee broke free, Big Show had recovered enough to kick out. As RVD rose, Triple H pounced and delivered a Pedigree. With Big Show still fighting off the effects of the frog splash, the referee counted three and declared The Game the winner.
Triple H celebrated by counting off his 10 world championship reigns, then signaling for an 11th coming at WrestleMania. But current WWE Champion John Cena took exception to the display and made his way into the ring — just to remind Triple H where the gold currently resides.
Meanwhile, the Rated-R Superstar blamed one man for the WWE Championship being around John Cena’s waist instead of his: Mick Foley. Edge first speared his way to victory against “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan — another thorn in his side — before issuing a WrestleMania challenge to the Hardcore Legend. Edge gave Foley one week to respond.
In other huge news from RAW, Shelton Benjamin became a two-time Intercontinental Champion by defeating Ric Flair. With Flair in control, Shelton's momma appeared to have a seizure outside the ring. While the referee attended to her and called for help, Shelton twice smashed Flair with momma's oxygen tank. After a T-bone suplex, Benjamin was the new Intercontinental Champion.
Mr. McMahon thought the time was right for the Spirit’s Squad’s in-ring debut, so he placed four out of five in a Handicap Match against Shawn Michaels. After HBK hit “Sweet Chin Music” during the match, he was swarmed by green and white, leading to the disqualification. The Spirit Squad continued its attack until none other than Marty Jannetty came to his former tag-team partner’s aid. Mr. McMahon responded by offering Jannetty a full-time WWE contract next week … if he’ll join the prestigious “Mr. McMahon Kiss My Ass Club.”
Also, Candice won a No. 1 Contender’s Diva Battle Royal and will face Women’s Champion Trish Stratus next week. And Carlito announced that he has a big idea for this year’s WrestleMania that’s “money in the bank.”
Plus, Kane took some revenge by defeating Chris Masters, but “The Masterpiece” brought down Kane after the match with The Master Lock.
It was also announced that the second inductee into the 2006 WWE Hall of Fame class would be the late Eddie Guerrero. Bret “Hit Man” Hart was the first inductee announced for the ceremony in Chicago on April 1.
MATCH RESULTS
Triple H def. Rob Van Dam and Big Show in the Triple Threat Road to WrestleMania Final. Triple H will face John Cena at WrestleMania for the WWE Championship
Edge def. Hacksaw Jim Duggan
World Tag Team Champion Kane def. Chris Masters
Candice wins No. 1 Contender Diva Battle Royal
Shawn Michaels def. the Spirit Squad in a 4-on-1 Handicap match via DQ
Shelton Benjamin def. Ric Flair to win the Intercontinental Championship
Carlito def. Nick Burke
NEXT WEEK ON MONDAY NIGHT RAW
A TIME FOR ANSWERS
Over the years, WWE Superstars have enjoyed the privilege of joining a prestigious WWE club. On the next edition of Monday Night RAW, Marty Jannetty not only has the opportunity to become a member, but he also can accept a full-time spot on the RAW roster in the process. There’s only one catch: It’s the “Mr. McMahon Kiss My Ass Club.”
Both the punishment and reward come as a result of Jannetty’s involvement last week on RAW. Mr. McMahon chose to give Shawn Michaels hell in the form of a four-on-one Handicap Match, but Jannetty came to HBK’s aid. Seeing Jannetty involve himself in McMahon business led to the “invitation.”
Mr. McMahon made note of the fact that Jannetty has fallen on hard times recently. Does he want this job bad enough to pucker up … and undoubtedly endure additional humiliation in the process? What will Jannetty do in this unusual situation? We’ll find out on Monday Night RAW.
Also, Edge gave Mick Foley one week to respond to his WrestleMania challenge. Will the Hardcore Legend answer back this week?
In addition, Trish Stratus will defend the Women’s Championship against Candice this week on RAW. Will the Playboy cover girl add gold to her resume, as well? Watch RAW to find out.
All this and more on Monday Night RAW (9/8 CT; USA Network).