The raw pyro goes off and raw begins Arjun – Welcome to Raw, live from Baltimore, Maryland and Stacy Keibler’s hometown. King – Stacy should come wrap her long legs around me.
Burn in my light
Orton comes out and poses.
Orton – Tonight I promise that the belt will no longer be in the possession of Triple H. I have a choice for him so Triple H come out here.
Time to play the game
Triple H and evolution come out to the ring where Orton is now standing. Triple H is trying to intimidate Orton but he cannot so he grabs a mic and listens to the options.
Orton – Triple H, either you lift the ban that I cannot challenge you for the title or …
Trips – Wait a minute. That ban is a ban and it will not be lifted under any circumstance, punk. Orton – That is fine with me. Then you will be facing three unnamed opponents tonight in the main event in a four-way elimination match for the title. Trips – That is unfair. At least you have to tell me who my opponents are. Orton – I am the boss tonight and you will not find out until the match. Oh, and by the way, your little friends are banned from ringside. If anyone interferes on your behalf, I will strip you of the title on the spot. There will be the first ever diva lingerie fashion show. In addition, I am giving Jericho and Christian a shot to be the number one contender for the intercontinental title for next week when Benoit is the head. However, for the meanwhile, HHH, you had better get ready. Arjun – Whoa, did you hear that King? HHH is destined to lose the title after him escaping two weeks straight. King – This is definitely unfair to the greatest wrestler. All what Orton is trying to do is make someone else champion so he can win the title. Arjun – That is the general idea Einstein.
(Backstage in evolution’s locker room)
Trips – I cannot believe this. I have to face three opponents and I do not even know whom. Batista – You should have taken the first option. Trips - You do not tell me what to do. You are inferior to me; I am a nine-time world champion. You have not even won a singles title in the WWE. That is how pathetic you are. Batista – Watch who you are calling pathetic. I have saved your ass whenever you have needed me. Arjun – A strong exchange between Evolution leader Triple H and Evolution’s animal, Dave Batista. It is a good thing they did not fight with fists. King – Triple H cannot afford to lose Batista. He needs him as much as Batista needs Triple H to guide him to be the future of Evolution. Arjun – King, do you not think that it is odd that the protégé is older than the teacher is. King - Arjun, the age does not matter. All what matters is that the Game has to defend his title against three people whom he does not even know.
Arjun – We will be back with more Raw.
Commercials
Ain’t no stopping me
Lillian – Weighing 248 pounds from South Carolina, the Intercontinental Champion, Shelton Benjamin.
An energetic Shelton Benjamin makes his way to the ring and climbs a turnbuckle and he shows the crowd his title. He then waits for his mystery opponent.
It is not my fault
Lillian – Weighing 300 pounds from Pennsylvania, Gene Snitsky
Gene Snitsky walks out to the ring pointing at and threatening fans along the way. He goes to the ring, pulls down the top rope at each side of the ring and screams.
Bell rings
Benjamin bounces off the ropes and tries to clothesline Snitsky but Gene runs underneath it, bounces off the ropes and delivers a vicious clothesline. The cover, Referee Mike Ciota counts 1……………………2… kick out. Snitsky picks up a groggy Shelton and whips him over the ropes and to the outside. Snitsky tries to whip Shelton against the stairs but Shelton is able to reverse it and Shelton whips the monster into the steel steps. Shelton enters the ring to break out the count then goes back outside. He picks up Snitsky and throws him back into the ring. Shelton hit a double arm ddt and hooks the near leg 1………………2……….kick out. Snitsky gets up and attempts a suplex which countered by Benjamin. Benjamin picks Snitsky, Suplexes him against the ropes and onto the mat, wowing the crowd with his strength. The hook of the far leg 1…………………….2………….kick out. Shelton climbs to the top turnbuckle and hits a flying clothesline. Hook of the near leg 1……………………2…………… kick out. Shelton is clearly upset. Snitsky and Shelton exchange punches. Shelton kicks Snitsky but it is blocked, wait a minute, dragon whip. What an athletic move by Shelton Benjamin. He whips Snitsky against the turnbuckles and attempts the stinger splash. He misses but he lands on the turnbuckle somehow and dropkicks Snitsky from the top rope who thought he had time to recuperate. Shelton hooks both legs 1……………………….2……….. Snitsky rolls his shoulder up. Shelton is clearly upset. He pulls Snitsky up and whips him but the monster reverses it and whips the young man from South Carolina to the outside, but Shelton lands onto the apron, he jumps on the to rope and delivers a clothesline. He does not even go for the cover. He pulls Snitsky up,
T – BONE SUPLEX. THE HOOK OF BOTH LEGS 1……………………2………………..3.
YOUR WINNER AND STILL INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION, SHELTON BENJAMIN.
Shelton holds the title up. As he is about to depart from the ring, Christian and his problem solver, Tyson Tomko, ambush him and beat him to a pulp much to the dismay of the crowd. Then Christian does a peep shot and poses for the crowd. He grabs a microphone.
Captain Charisma – Tonight I will defeat the Ayatollah of Rock and then defeat this lousy Intercontinental Champion whenever that match may be. I the leader of the peeps, am the rightful Intercontinental Champion. Arjun – That sure was a great match but why the hell does Christian have to come out here and beat the champion with the loser, Tomko? King – Just as you think to yourself that Randy Orton is the rightful world heavyweight champion, Captain Charisma is the rightful Intercontinental Champ. Why do you not like Christian anyway?
Arjun – Believe it or not King, I actually like Christian. I just do not like the problem solver Tyson Tomko and I do not condone what he did to our Intercontinental Champ.
King – Arjun, do you have any idea when this lingerie show that Arjun promised us is going to happen. I am so excited.
Arjun – We still have a long way to go. Stay tuned.
Commercials - preview.
JBL is going to be put to the test as he faces former wwe champion and Olympic gold medalist, Kurt Angle who is hungry for one more reign.
John Cena will put his US title on the line against Charlie Haas, Mark Jindrak, and Carlito in a fatal four way.
Paul London will have to defend his cruiserweight title against either Funaki or Kidman.
In addition, Undertaker has scores to settle with Heidenreich and Matt Morgan.
THE END IS HERE Arjun – Welcome back to Raw. Randy Orton has a match next and to continue his legend killing ways he has invited a legend to try to defeat him. King – This Randy Orton is full of himself. Defeating legends is not a job for him. Arjun – I recall him RKO’ ing you once. King – He got lucky. Anyway, I liked him when he was in Evolution.
IF YA SMELL WHAT THE ROCK IS COOKING
THE CROWD IS ON THEIR FEET. THE MOST ELECTRIFYING MAN IN SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ENTERS THE RING.
Rock – I have been invited by the so-called Legend Killer to wrestle with him. I am going to get even with him for beating the most electrifying team in the WWE, the Rock and Sock Connection at the grandest stage at them all, Wrestlemania. If ya smell, what the Rock is cooking.
Burn in my light
Lillian – Weighing 255 pounds from St. Louis, Missouri, the Legend Killer, Randy Orton
Randy Orton poses, the pyro comes down, and he poses. He gets a very loud cheer surprisingly even though he just challenged the Rock.
Bell Rings – The Rock gets in Orton’s head as the crowd chants Rocky. This is upsetting to Orton because he has been a major face for the past two months and everyone has loved him. The crowd is behind whoever has the momentum through out the match. Randy tries to kick The Rock but the Rock blocks it and spins Randy around. They exchange punches in the middle of the ring with Rock doing that thing where he pulls himself back a few feet and the knocking the hell out of Orton. Orton gets up but his punches are blocked. They lock up in the center of the ring and Randy pushes the Rock into the turnbuckle. There is a clean break but the Rock explodes with a vicious clothesline taking Orton’s head off. The cover, referee, Earl Hebner begins the count, 1………………….2 kick out. Orton is very slow to his feet. The Rock runs at him but Orton pulls off a beautiful drop toehold, which allows him time to recover. They lock up in the center of the ring and the Rock gets the upper hand by scoop slamming Orton. He picks Orton up and gives him the peoples DDT. The hook of the near leg 1………………..2………… kick out. Oh so close! The Rock measures Orton up for the Rock bottom but Orton is able to elbow his way out of it after he stands up. Orton attempts a RKO but The Rock sees it coming and is able to block it by pushing Orton over the top rope. The Rock makes his way to the outside where he drives Orton’s back into the apron. He then picks him up and whips him into the security barricade. He then picks him up and snake eyes him into the barricade with Orton’s face bouncing off the top off the barricade. The Rock goes back into the ring and lets Orton use his strength to enter back into the ring. Orton gets in as the rock tries a nap suplex but Orton blocks it and he reverses it into a suplex of his own. They both get up at approximately the same time. Orton puts the crowd to its feet with a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER, Tommy Dreamer’s move from ECW! However, Orton is too weak to cover the Rock so earl Hebner begins the count. 1……………………………….2………†¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦..3………………………⠀¦â€¦â€¦4…………………………………†¦5………………………………… they are both able to get up. Randy Orton and the Rock both lock – up in the middle of the ring and Orton gains the upper hand with a European uppercut. Orton puts The Rock in a headlock and turns that into a backbreaker. He hooks the far leg 1……………………….2……..kick out by the Rock. The Rock is slow to his feet. They exchange punches and the Rock suplexes the young superstar and then does the people’s clap. The hook of the near leg 1………………………2……..kick out. They both get up to their feet. Orton gives The Rock yet another European uppercut. He tries the RKO yet again but it is pushed away by The Rock. Orton rebounds off the ropes but he runs into the ROCK BOTTOM. THE ROCK STANDS ON TOP OF ORTON, TAKES OFF HIS LEFT ELBOW PAD, DOES THE DANCE, RUNS TO HIS LEFT, BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES, RUNS TO THE RIGHT, BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES, RUNS AT ORTON, WINDSUP THE ELBOW, BUT MISSES! Orton pulled himself out of the way! The Rock is yelping with pain on the mat. Both men get up as the grueling match continues. The Rock takes a wild punch but Orton ducks under it, delivers a German Suplex, and keeps his hands locked around The Rock’s waist. He hits two more in succession. Orton wearily makes his way to the top turnbuckle. The Rock gets up and he is met with a diving cross body from the turnbuckle. The cover 1…………………….2……………..kick out. The Rock kicked out! Orton is frustrated but he signals for the Rock to get up. The crowd is now chanting, R-K-O, R-K-O. Orton jumps and hits it. The hook of the far leg 1……………………….2………………†¦â€¦..3. Orton beats another legend.
YOUR WINNER, THE LEGEND KILLER, RANDY ORTON!
Both men get up and shake each other’s hand. The Rock is dejected but he walks over to fans and signs autographs. Orton climbs to each turnbuckle and does the destiny pose.
Arjun – This man is amazing. I told you King. King – He, he just beat The Rock. How? Arjun – What more surprises will Orton have when we return live from Baltimore?
Commercials
Wrestlemania Recall
Wrestlemania XVI - The triple threat tables, ladders, and chairs match between E & C, the Dudleyz, and the Hardyz. Jeff Hardy sets up one of his adversaries on a table and climbs to the top of a ladder on the ramp. He dives through the table putting his opponent through it. Arjun – Well, coming up next is the #1 contenders match for the Intercontinental Championship. The winner of this bout will face the Intercontinental Champion at New Year’s Revolution in San Juan, Puerto Rico on January 9, 2005. King – Christian will bring sunshine back to the state of Maryland after he wins this match and he will increase the sunshine in San Juan when he wins there. Arjun – King, as you know, Chris Jericho and Christian used to be the best of friends. King – Yes of course. Before Wrestlemania XX, they were the best of friends and then Trish Stratus broke it up.
Just close your eyes
Lillian – Weighing 225 pounds from Toronto, Canada, Christian
Christian walks out to the ring followed by the Problem Solver. He receives a large pop for being a heel.
Arjun – What is this? It is unfair to have a man in your corner.
King – No, it is not. It is problem solving at it’s best.
Break the Walls
Lillian – Weighing 240 pounds and born in Manhattan, Chris Jericho
Jericho walks down the ramp to a loud pop. He stares directly at the Problem Solver and the match gets underway.
Bell Rings – Christian gives some last – minute instructions to Tomko and he and Jericho lock in the center of the ring. Christian gains the advantage by going to his knees and performing a fireman’s carry. Christian then starts choking Jericho and let’s go just before the five count. Jericho now teetering on the apron is baseball slid by Christian to the outside. As the ref tries to restrain Christian, Tomko rams Jericho’s shoulder against the steel post. He tosses him in the ring and Christian goes for the cover as referee Mike Ciota counts, 1……………………..2 kick out by Jericho. Christian picks him up and attempts a scoop slam but Jericho goes over Christian and gives him a nasty chop that knocks Captain Charisma down. As Jericho pulls Christian up, Tomko distracts the referee, which allows Christian to give Jericho a two – fisted low blow. He hook the near leg 1…………………….2………….. Jericho just barely gets his shoulder up. Christian looks at Tomko and nods his head. He grabs Jericho’s head and throws him over top. He and Tomko double-team Jericho. Tomko will not stop so the referee ejects Tomko. Both he and Christian argue at this notion, which allows Jericho to get up and gain his composure. He rolls into the ring at the same time Christian does. Tomko is now no longer at ringside. Jericho Irish whips Captain Charisma into the turnbuckles and commences chopping. He gives him three hard chops that cause Christian to fall to the ground. Jericho tries the Walls of Jericho but Christian rolls him over 1……………………..2………. kick out. They both get up and exchange punches near the center of the ring. Christian puts Jericho in a tightly squeezed headlock. Jericho is able to push Christian off but the Charismatic Captain locks him into another one. Jericho pushes Christian off the ropes and gives him a running elbow followed by an enzuguri. The cover 1………………………..2…………..Chris tian is able to roll his shoulder. As Jericho pulls him up, Christian gives him a thumb to the eye. Christian grabs both of his arms turns him around, but Jericho leapfrogs over, takes Christian down with a double leg takedown and here come the WALLS OF JERICHO. Christian tries to reach the ropes but Jericho walks to the center of the ring. Christian then is able to make it the ropes on his second attempt and he holds onto the ropes and orders the referee to keep Jericho away. When Christian gets up, he and Jericho stare down each other in the middle of the ring. Christian gives a peep shot causing Jericho to push him down. Christian crawls out of the ring and Jericho swiftly follows. They exchange punches outside and then Jericho tries to whip Christian against the steel steps but Christian reverses the whip into one of his own causing Jericho’s shoulders to crash against the stairs. Christian rolls a weary Jericho into the ring and hooks both legs. 1………………….2……….Jericho rolls one of his shoulders. Christian is in disbelief. He hooks both legs again 1…...2………….Jericho rolls his right shoulder off the canvas. Christian yells at the referee and slams his hand against the mat several times on his knees. Both men get up at the same time but a RUNNING ENZUGURI BY JERICHO surprises Christian. JERICHO THEN ATTEMPTS A LIONSAULT BUT CHRISTIAN PUTS HIS KNEES UP INTO JERICHO’S STOMACH. Jericho yelps in pain as Christian slowly gets up and brings Jericho with him. Christian nails him with a devastating UNPRETTIER. The hook of the near leg 1…………………….2…………………†¦3.
YOUR WINNER AND NOW NUMBER ONE CONTENDER FOR THE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP, CHRISTIAN.
Christian goes up to all four turnbuckles and does his peep shots while Jericho lies in the ring in disbelief.
(EVOLUTION’S LOCKER ROOM)
Triple H – Batista and Flair, I have come up with a plan for tonight’s match. Orton said that you could not interfere during the match but that does not mean that you cannot interfere before the match. Flair – What do you mean? Triple H – I will enter the ring first. Then my first unannounced opponent will enter. While he is making his way to the ring, Flair, you take him out. Then my second unannounced opponent will make his way to the ring. Batista, your job is to take him out. Then my third unannounced opponent will make his way to the ring and I will deal with him myself. Flair – That is the greatest thing I have ever heard, woo. That is why you are the greatest wrestler alive today. Arjun – Well, that is why the cerebral assassin is the world champion right now. King – He is the greatest wrestler alive today.
Commercials
Diva lingerie fashion show
Burn in my light
Orton heads to the ring and poses in all four corners.
Melina Perez, Christy Hemme, Stacy Keibler, Maria Kennelis, and Candice Michelle enter the ring under the raw theme song.
They all just take their clothes off until they are in their bra and panties.
The actual fashion show is available at wwe.com under the superstar videos
Commercials
Arjun – It is finally time for the main event. Triple H will face three unnamed opponents in a four – way elimination match for the biggest prize in the industry. King – Arjun, did you not just hear the Game’s plan. He will only face one person.
Time to play the game
Lillian – Weighing 265 pounds from Greenwich, Connecticut, the World Heavyweight Champion, Triple H
Triple H makes him signature entrance to the ring and has a smile on his face as he waits for his first opponent.
You think you know me
Lillian – Weighing 240 pounds from Toronto, Edge.
As Edge makes his way to the ring, he is attacked by Ric Flair near the Raw announce table. Ric chops and punches him as Triple H laughs.
Whatever
Lillian – Weighing 229 pounds, now residing in Atlanta, Georgia, Chris Benoit.
Batista who punches him to the opposite side of the ramp that Ric and Edge are fighting attacks Chris Benoit. Triple H is ready for his opponent.
Fire through the arena
Lillian – Weighing 320 pounds, Kane.
Arjun – I cannot believe it! Kane is back! Kane is back!
King – What! What!
Kane enters the ring and tees off on Triple H. He whips him to the ropes and as Triple H rebounds, he is met with a big boot. But when Kane tries to pull Triple H up, Trips double fist low blows him but it is legal because it is a no – disqualification match. Triple H sets up for an early pedigree but Kane reverses it with a big back body drop. Kane grabs Triple H’s chest and commences choking him and the referee cannot do anything about it. Kane finally let’s go as Triple H is gasping for air. Kane picks him up and gives him a nasty uppercut. Kane tries to go for a body slam on Triple H but Triple H counters by going over Kane’s shoulders. Triple H bounces off the ropes and greets Kane with a nasty clothesline. The cover as referee, Earl Hebner counts 1…………… kick out by Kane. Triple H picks Kane up and whips him against the ropes, attempts a clothesline but Kane runs right under it, Kane tries a clothesline but Triple H goes under it, and then Triple gives Kane a devastating Harley Race high knee.
Burn in my light
Triple H turns around and sees Orton. Orton runs towards Batista and Benoit and gets Batista off Benoit and starts punching away at Batista. Benoit recovers and runs to the ring and tees off on Triple H. He whips Triple H against the ropes and knocks him down with a shoulder Kane gets up and looks straight at Benoit. They then both turn their attention to Triple H. They both pick him up and give him a two – man snap suplex. Kane then uppercuts Benoit and punches him.
Orton has now incapacitated Batista and now makes his way to Ric Flair and a bloody Edge. Orton punches his former mentor. Edge gets up and very slowly makes his way to the ring and the bell rings now because all four competitors are in the ring.
All four men are up in different corners and stare at one another. They slowly close in. Benoit goes for Triple H and Kane goes for Edge. Triple H takes a wild swing at Benoit and he is met by the three German suplexes in succession. Meanwhile, Kane picks up Edge and sidewalk slams him. The cover 1…………………2….kick out by Edge. Benoit puts his thumb across his throat and climbs to the top as all the fans are on their feet. A diving head butt off the top rope! The cover on Triple H, 1……………………….2………… kick out. Kane picks up Benoit and gives him a scoop slam. The cover 1…………………….2………… kick out by the rabid wolverine. Kane turns his attention to Triple H and Benoit turns his attention to Edge. Edge sets up for the spear on Benoit but Benoit counters the spear with a CRIPPLER CROSSFACE. Edge tries to reach the ropes on three different occasions but each time, the Crippler pulls him away. Edge tries to counter by rolling over but Benoit stick to him. With no other choice, a bloody Edge taps.
EDGE HAS BEEN ELIMINATED
Earl Hebner rolls Edge out of the ring. Kane puts the chokehold on Triple H, but the Game counters with a high elbow, and Kane rolls right into Benoit, who locks in another CROSSFACE. Triple H gets right into Kane’s face telling him to tap but this angers Benoit and he puts Triple H in a sharpshooter, but the Game is able to reach the ropes. Orton is now roaming at ringside. The Game gets up but Orton bounces his head off the ropes right into Kane’s right hand. CHOKESLAM BY KANE. The hook of the leg 1…………………….2……………….. Triple H rolls the shoulder off the mat much to the disbelief of Kane and Randy. Now that Triple H is on the ground, Benoit locks in a sharpshooter. Triple H is able to make it to the ropes but cannot quite grab it. Orton makes his way to the side they are on, pulls the rope away from Trips, and taunts him. Triple H, wanting to stay champion lunges and reaches the ropes. He has made it but his back is killing him. Benoit whips Kane into the corner and gives Kane those rabid wolverine chops causing Kane to fall to the ground. Benoit picks Kane up and suplexes him. As he tries for the second, Kane elbows his way out and knocks Benoit down. Triple H tries a pedigree on the monster, but the monster picks him up and delivers a tombstone pile driver. The cover 1…………………………..2……………⠀¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦.3.
TRIPLE H HAS BEEN ELIMINATED
We are going to have a new champion. Benoit and Kane look at each other. They lock up in the center of the ring but since Kane is so much bigger, he pushes Benoit into the turnbuckle and punches him. Benoit ducks a punch and now Kane is against the turnbuckle and Benoit gives him three hard chops.
Triple H is irate that he has been eliminated. He rolls outside of ring and looks for a sledgehammer under the apron. Randy Orton sees this, he runs over to Triple H. Triple H grabs a hammer and tries to nail Orton with it but Orton ducks under it, and he punches Triple H over the security barricade into the crowd.
Benoit northern lights suplexes Kane. 1………………………2……….kick out by Kane. Kane sits up and gets up. He block a Benoit punch, picks him up, and sidewalk slams him. He signals for the choke slam. Benoit gets up and he is caught in Kane’s right hand. As Kane is about to elevate Benoit, the Crippler grabs his arm and puts him in the CRIPPLER CROSSFACE. KANE TRIES TO REACH THE ROPES BUT HE IS TOO WEAK. HE ROLLS BUT IT BENOIT COUNTERS IT. KANE HAS NO CHOICE LEFT BUT TO TAP. HE TAPS OUT!
YOUR WINNER AND NEW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, CHRIS BENOIT!
Arjun – We have a new champion! Chris Benoit has won the world title that he lost in August. For the second time this year, Benoit is champion. King – There is a conspiracy against the world’s greatest wrestler. Arjun, this is awful.
In the ring, we see Benoit brandishing his title. As Raw goes off the air, we see Orton’s eyes fixed upon it.