We start off tonight's broadcast with a video package of the highlights from last night's Pay-Per-View, Judgment Day! After the highlights we fade into the arena, the camera pans around the arena showing all the fans on their feet. We then stop at the stage where a huge pyro display is set off. We do one more pan around the arena before stopping in front of Jim Ross and Jerry 'The King' Lawler!

Jim Ross: Welcome everyone to the May 18th edition of Monday Night Raw! We're one day removed from Judgment Day and what a show we have planned tonight folks!

The King: Oh that's right, JR and what a Pay-Per-View that was last night, JR.

Jim Ross: I agree with ya there, King. It was one hell of a show!

MVP's theme hits the arena and the crowd gives him a mixed reaction as he walks out onto the stage wearing a suit with a tie and has the World Heavyweight and Intercontinental Championships around his waist. He begins walking down the ramp towards the ring as Lillian makes the official introduction.

Lillian: Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome, the Intercontinental and World Heavyweight Champion, Montel Vontavious Porter, M-V-P!

MVP gets down to the ringside area, he walks up the ring steps up onto the apron and gets into the ring. Lillian hands the mic off to him as she gets out of the ring. MVP's theme fades away as half the crowd cheers and the other half boos.

MVP: Last night I defeated Triple H in the match of his choice, a No Holds Barred match, to retain MY World Heavyweight Championship and now tonight, I'm here to address the new number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship, one CM Punk!

The crowd cheers at the mentioning of CM Punk.

MVP: CM Punk is a former world champion and at Vengeance, he's going to try and become a two time world champion just exactly a year after winning the world title for the first time. CM Punk, you may be a great wrestler and you may be the number one contender, but there's no way in hell you're taking my title from me. No one is ever going to take neither one of these championships from me. I'm the man who had the longest reign as United States Champion in WWE history and I plan on making that same record with both of these championships! Triple H couldn't take the title from me last night and CM Punk, you sure as hell aren't going to either!

~Crowd boos

John Cena's theme suddenly hits the arena and the crowd boos even more. MVP looks surprised as Cena lost the Number One Contenders match last night and MVP made no mention of Cena whatsoever. Cena walks out onto the stage with a mic in hand, he walks down the ramp and slides underneath the bottom rope into the ring. He stands up right in front of MVP and faces off with him as his theme fades away.

John Cena: Ya know MVP, I was just sitting in the back listening to you talk about how no one is going to take either of those championship belts away from you and it got me thinking, I lost the Number One Contenders match last night for the World Heavyweight Championship but I sure as hell didn't lose a match for the number one contender-ship of the Intercontinental Championship! Yeah, you know what I'm talking about. MVP, tonight, I want you to put your Intercontinental Championship on the line! I promised myself that I was going to get some sort of championship gold soon and dammit tonight I'm going to fulfill that promise tonight and become the Intercontinental Champion!

~Crowd boos

MVP: Now wait a minute, who do you think you are to come out here and start demanding title shots from me, the Intercontinental and World Champion? Huh? You can't just come out here and basically name yourself the number one contender for either one of my championships! If you want a match for my Intercontinental title, you need to prove yourself to me that you deserve to step into the ring with me for my title. If you want a shot you're going to have to win some sort of match to prove to me that you deserve a shot. Deal?

John Cena: Yeah sure, whatever you want. How bout this, I face the number one contender for your world title, CM Punk in a one on one match tonight to take my anger out on him for making me directly lose the match last night and if I beat him, next week you put your Intercontinental Championship on the line against me?

CM Punk's theme hits the arena and the crowd cheers as Punk makes his way out onto the stage with his wrestling gear on with a CM Punk T-Shirt on. Punk makes his way down the ramp, walks up the ring steps onto the apron and gets into the ring. He walks up to Cena and grabs the mic from him as his theme fades away and the crowd cheers for him.

CM Punk: Ya know John, I did exactly what I said I was going to do last night. I said I was going to pin you or make you submit and become the number one contender. But guess what, you didn't do what you said you were going to do and because of that now you're going to come out here and whine bout losing the match and wanting some sort of championship gold. John, I accept your challenge for a match later tonight, but let me assure you, you're not going to beat me and you're not going to get an Intercontinental Championship shot.

~Crowd cheers

Punk then turns to MVP.

CM Punk: MVP, I've got some news for you champ! I am going to take that world title from you next month at Vengeance whether you like it or not. I just thought of something by the way. How bout we change up the match tonight. How about, if I beat John Cena tonight, at Vengeance, you put BOTH your titles on the line against me in a Winner Take All Match! That way I can take both titles from you like you say no one will!

~Crowd cheers

MVP: Alright, yeah, that sounds perfectly fine to me. Infact, if you want, I'll even let you pick the match type!

CM Punk: I don't want to pick a match type, I'm not going to give you an easy way to hold onto your belts. I'm not going to make a dumb mistake like Triple H did, making it No Holds Barred match so you can use weapons to retain your title instead of your pure skill. Infact, actually , I'll make a stipulation, a Two Out Of Three Falls Match! A good old fashion pure wrestling match!

~Crowd cheers

MVP looks out into the crowd, thinks for a moment and then puts the mic back up to his mouth.

MVP: Alright, you're on! Vengeance, you and me, Two Out Of Three Falls Match!

MVP and CM Punk walk closer to eachother to go face to face. Triple H's theme suddenly hits the arena and the crowd boos as Triple H makes his way out onto the stage. Punk, MVP and Cena look towards the ramp but no one is there. All three men then look at eachother in a puzzled way. Suddenly Triple H slides under the bottom rope in street clothes with a sledgehammer in hand. All three men turn around, Triple H runs forward and hits MVP with the sledgehammer taking him down to the mat. Triple H looks at Punk and then at Cena. Triple H then hits Punk with the sledgehammer and then nails Cena with it as the crowd boos. Triple H does his pose in the ring with the sledgehammer. He drops the hammer, bends down and pulls both titles belts off of MVP's waist. Triple H holds them both up into the air. Triple H grabs a mic that one of the three men dropped on the ground and puts it up to his mouth.

Triple H: MVP, you must have forgotten about me, I told you I was coming to get my title back, I failed last night but I won't fail later on tonight! Because tonight you're putting the world title on the line against me!

Triple H laughs as Vince McMahon's theme hits the arena and the crowd gives a mixed reaction. Vince walks out onto the stage with a mic in hand and his theme quickly fades away.

Vince McMahon: Just who the hell do you think you are?!

~Crowd gives mixed reaction

Vince McMahon: Coming out here, attacking MVP, CM Punk and John Cena then saying that MVP WILL defend his world title against you tonight. Triple H, far as I'm concerned, you don't deserve another title shot. Triple H, I'm going to take actions against this outbreak tonight. Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome the NEW General Manager of Monday Night Raw...John Bradshaw Layfield!

JBL's theme hits the arena and the crowd boos. JBL walks out onto the stage, suit and tie with cowboy hat on as well as mic in hand. His theme quickly fades away.

JBL: Triple H, as the new General Manager of Raw, my first action is to hereby, suspend you from the WWE for an entire month!

~Crowd gives a mixed reaction

Triple H drops the mic and begins to throw a fit. He drops the title belts, gets out of the ring and runs up the ramp towards JBL and Vince. JBL ducks out of the way from Triple H, Triple H turns around and JBL hits him with a clothesline from hell which sends Triple H down to the ground. JBL and Vince stand around Triple H laughing as Raw fades into a commercial.


Jim Ross: Welcome back everyone and moments ago it was confirmed, tonight CM Punk will take on John Cena in one on one action and here are the stipulations. If John Cena wins, he faces MVP for the Intercontinental Championship next week here on Monday Night Raw but if CM Punk wins, MVP will put both his Intercontinental and World Heavyweight Championships on the line at Vengeance against CM Punk. CM Punk already has a guaranteed World Heavyweight Championship match at Vengeance but he could also get a guaranteed shot at the Intercontinental Championship, in the same match! That's going to be tonight's main event match!

King: Can't wait for that one, JR!

Jim Ross: Neither can I but up next we're going to kick off the matches tonight with the opening match!

*Entrances and Introductions*

Match #1 - Singles Match
James Gibson vs. Kofi Kingston

Ending: Both men have fought a hard match full of a healthy mixture of technical ability and high impact moves. The final moments of the match see Kofi hitting Gibson with a springboard crossbody into a cover but Gibson kicks out. Kofi pulls Gibson up and hits him with a Russian Legsweep into another cover but again Gibson kicks out. Kofi pulls Gibson up to his feet, Kofi bounces off the ropes to go for the Trouble In Paradise but Gibson side steps out of the way and Kofi falls down the ground after going for the kick but no one was there to take it. Kofi slowly gets up to his feet, Gibson grabs him, kicks him in the gut, hits him with a Northern Lights suplex, Gibson then gets up to his feet, pulls Kofi up, butterflies Kofi's arms and hits him with the Gibson Driver. Gibson goes for the pinfall and gets it. The crowd gives a slight pop as Gibson's theme hits the arena.


Lillian: Here is your winner by pinfall, James Gibson!

The referee raises Gibson's arm up into the air signifying victory. James Gibson has won another match and possibly inches closer to getting a title around his waist. Possibly the United States Championship when it returns....


Jim Ross: Ladies and Gentlemen, big news from the new General Manager of Raw, JBL's office, next week here on Raw there will be a Steel Cage match for the World Tag Team Championships! It will be The Carolina Connection defending their tag titles against the team of Kaz and Petey Williams! Apparently Kaz and Petey Williams asked for just one more match for the tag titles and JBL granted them their wish!

King: Oh wow, JBL is already making an impact here on Monday Night Raw, a good impact at that!

Jim Ross: I agree with you, King. I may not like the man for who he is or what he represents but he sure makes one hell of a General Manager! I'm getting word that tonight in a Judgment Day rematch, Brock Lesnar will go one on one with Batista!

*Entrances and Introductions*

Match #2 - Singles Match
Matt Hardy vs. Gregory Helms

Ending: A good technical wrestling match with a few high impact moves, at one point in the match we see Matt hit Helms with a Side Effect off the apron and then Matt doing a moonsault off the apron right onto Helms down on the ground. Final moments of the match we see Helms hit Matt with a Shining Wizard but Matt barely kicks out and Helms can't believe it. Helms pulls Matt up to his feet but Matt quickly kicks him in the gut, grabs onto Helms and locks in a Double Underhook Lock with body scissors, a move known as The Leech. Matt has only used this on rare occasions and tonight just happens to be one of those times. Helms slowly falls down to his knees and eventually the referee calls for the bell as he could get no response whatsoever out of Helms. Matt's theme hits the arena and the crowd cheers as Matt breaks the hold and stands up.

Winner - Matt Hardy via submission @ 12:02

Lillian: Here is your winner by submission, Matt Hardy!

After the match, Shelton Benjamin walks out onto the stage with his world tag team championship belt draped over his shoulder. He walks down the ramp, gets into the ring, walks up to Matt and shakes his hand. Helms slowly gets back up to his feet and shakes Matt's hand as well. Matt calls for a mic and Lillian walks over to the ring and hands him one. Matt's theme fades away as the crowd doesn't know how to react.

Matt: Tonight, right here right now, you're seeing a beginning of a new era in the career of Matt Hardy! You're seeing The Carolina Connection becoming even more powerful here tonight, you are witnessing the creation of the most powerful stable in wrestling with the leading being me!

~Crowd boos

Matt: I suggest that Kaz and Petey Williams revoke their wish to get another shot at the World Tag Team Championships next week here on Raw because you're only asking to get beat again for the third time in a row! Not a wise choice if you ask me!

~Crowd boos

Matt: I've never been much in my career here in the WWE, my brother Jeff...

~Crowd cheers

Matt: ...My brother Jeff was always in the spotlight and I was just living in his shadow hoping to get a chance in the spotlight, well guess what...Jeff's gone now and has been gone for quite awhile now so it's my time to shine in the spotlight and with these guys by my side, I'm going to get all the way to the top, believe me!

Matt drops the mic and Matt's theme hits the arena and the crowd boos.


*Entrances and Introductions*

Match #3 - Singles Match
Abyss vs. Rob Van Dam

Ending: RVD is wearing down Abyss with multiple kicks to the legs and multiple right hands. Abyss fires back with a hard right of his own, grabs RVD, irish whips him into the corner, Abyss runs at him but RVD jumps up onto the second ropes, jumps down to the mat, goes for a roll up on Abyss but Abyss kicks out at two. RVD gets up to his feet as does Abyss. RVD hits him with a roundhouse kick which sends Abyss into the corner. RVD runs at Abyss in the corner and goes for a monkey flip out of the corner but Abyss doesn't budge, Abyss grabs RVD, puts him up into a Torture Rack position, walks out of the corner and hits RVD with the shock treatment. Abyss goes for the cover but RVD amazingly kicks out. Abyss gets up to his feet, pulls RVD up, irish whips him into the ropes, RVD bounces off and Abyss hits RVD with a Blackhole Slam into the cover to earn the three count. Abyss's theme hits the arena and the crowd boos as Abyss gets up to his feet and James Mitchell gets into the ring to celebrate the victory with Abyss.

Winner - Abyss via pinfall @ 10:10

Lillian: Here is your winner by pinfall, Abyss!

James Mitchell raises the arm of Abyss up into the air as the crowd boos. Abyss and Mitchell get out of the ring and head up the ramp towards the back.


Jim Ross: Welcome back everyone and up next we have the rematch from last night, it's Brock Lesnar versus Batista!

*Entrances and Introductions*

Match #4 - Singles Match (Judgment Day Rematch)
Brock Lesnar vs. Batista

Ending: This match saw tons of suplexes thrown by Lesnar, technical wrestling skill shown by Lesnar and alot of power moves by Batista. Final moments of the match see Batista hit Lesnar with a Batista Bomb but Lesnar kicks out at two. Batista pulls Lesnar up, irish whips him into the corner and hits a spear on him in the corner. Batista stands up, pulls Lesnar out of the corner and hits him with a Spinebuster. Batista goes for another cover but Lesnar kicks out again and Batista cannot believe it. Batista pulls Lesnar up to his feet but Lesnar quickly hoists Batista up onto his shoulders and hits him with the F5. Instead of going for the cover, Lesnar rolls Batista back over onto his stomach and locks in the Brock Lock. The referee gets down in Batista's face asking him if he wishes to give up. Batista denies. Eventually Batista gets to the bottom rope and the referee begins the five count for Lesnar to break the hold. Lesnar does not break the hold and the referee has no choice but to call for the bell. Batista's theme hits the arena as the crowd boos. Lesnar eventually breaks the hold.

Winner - Batista via DQ @ 14:25

Lillian: Here is your winner by disqualification, Batista!

The crowd boos, Lesnar taunts Batista to get up for more but Batista rolls out of the ring. Lesnar's theme hits the arena and the crowd cheers for Lesnar as Raw fades into another commercial.

We come back to commercial and Kurt Angle's theme hits the arena and the crowd cheers as Angle makes his way out onto the stage in his wrestling gear. He begins making his way down the ramp towards the ring.

Lillian: Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome back, Kurt Angle!

Angle gets down to the ringside area, walks up the ring steps onto the apron and gets into the ring. He walks over to Lillian and she hands over the mic to Angle as his theme fades away. Lillian gets out of the ring to take her seat at ringside.

Kurt Angle: Last night I returned here to the WWE and boy it felt could to step into this ring again! It feels good tonight too! What didn't feel good was losing to Batista, by disqualification mind you, thanks to Brock Lesnar. I understand that Lesnar was angry from earlier in the night so I'm not mad at him for costing me the match. Tonight I'm here to make another challenge to anyone who wants to face me at Vengeance. I mean, it wouldn't be much of a return of I wasn't even on the next Pay-Per-View!

~Crowd cheers

Kurt Angle: Next week, I'm gonna be back and I'm going to be expecting my challenge to be answered!

Crowd cheers as Angle's theme hits the arena once again and he drops the mic. Suddenly Edge slides under the bottom rope on the backside of the ring, Angle turns around and Edge nails him with a spear. Edge gets out of the ring, grabs two steel chairs and slides back into the ring. Edge puts one chair underneath Kurt's head and then he hits Kurt with the Con-Chair-to. The crowd boos as Edge grabs the mic and gets down by Angle on the mat.

Edge: CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

Edge's theme hits the arena as Raw fades into a commercial and the fans boo.


Jim Ross: Well folks, it's time for the main event! It's John Cena versus CM Punk! If John Cena wins this match, he will get a shot at the Intercontinental Championship right here on Raw, next week! If CM Punk wins, the Intercontinental Championship will also be on the line at Vengeance in a Two Out Of Three Falls Match. Remember, CM Punk already has a guaranteed World Heavyweight Championship title match at Vengeance and he's hoping to add the Intercontinental Championship, to that match!

*Entrances and Introductions*

Main Event - Singles Match
John Cena vs. CM Punk w/MVP on commentary

Ending: Both men have fought a long and hard battle in this match. CM Punk showcasing technical ability against the technically challenged John Cena. Punk hitting several of his big moves in the match including the Devil Lock DDT, Pepsi Twist, Springboard Diving Clothesline as well as locking in the Devil Lock on Cena but Cena getting to the ropes. The final moments of the match see Punk and Cena trading right hands in the middle of the ring, Punk bounces off the ropes, goes for a clothesline but Cena ducks out of the way, Punk turns around, Cena hoists Punk up onto his shoulders for the FU but Punk elbows Cena in the side of the head and slides down behind Cena. Cena turns around, Punk hoists him up onto his shoulders and hits him with the Go To Sleep. Punk quickly then goes for the cover and gets the three count! Punk's theme hits the arena and the crowd cheers as Punk's arm is raised by the referee!

Winner - CM Punk via pinfall @ 20:25

Lillian: Here is your winner by pinfall, CM Punk!

MVP stands up at the announcers table, grabs both of his title belts, walks around the table and gets into the ring. Punk and MVP face off in the middle of the ring with MVP holding up both of his title belts. Raw fades off the air.

We start off tonight's broadcast with a video package of the highlights from last Sunday's, Judgment Day! After the highlights we fade into the arena, the camera pans around the arena showing all the fans on their feet. We then stop at the stage where a huge pyro display is set off. We do one more pan around the arena before stopping in front of Jim Ross and Jerry 'The King' Lawler!

Jim Ross: Welcome everyone to a special three hour edition of Monday Night Raw! Tonight we're kicking off the Gold Rush Tournament to crown the first WWE Champion on the June 5th returning edition of Friday Night Smackdown! Now remember folks, when we say first WWE Champion, we're only talking about the first champion since the title is being brought out of retirement! How it's going to work is there will be eight matches tonight apart of the Gold Rush Tournament, then next week on the special Draft Edition there will be two Fatal Four Way Elimination Matches with the two winners of that facing off for the WWE Championship on the June 5th edition of Friday Night Smackdown!

King: Sounds exciting, JR! I can't wait to get this started!

Jim Ross: Well we're going to start it off right now! It's the first match in the Gold Rush Tournament right now!

*Entrances and Introductions*

Match #1 - Gold Rush Tournament - Round One
William Regal vs. Finlay

Ending: For this entire match, both men have showcased tremendous technical skills and this is just a pure wrestling match with a couple suplexes thrown by Regal but mostly technical wrestling at it's finest between these two masters of the ring. Final moments of the match saw Regal lock in the Regal Stretch on Finlay but Finlay somehow makes it to the ropes, Regal then grabs Finlay and hits him with the Regal-Plex into the cover and Regal gets the three count to advance in the Gold Rush Tournament! Regal's theme hits the arena as the crowd boos. The referee holds up Regal's arm in victory.

Winner - William Regal via pinfall @ 15:17

Lillian: Here is your winner by pinfall and advancing to Round Two of the Gold Rush Tournament, William Regal!

~Crowd boos

Jim Ross: Regal advances to Round Two! He will be in one of two Fatal Four Way Elimination Matches next week! What a match that was, King!

Regal gets out of the ring and makes his way to the back as Raw fades into the first commercial of the night.


Jim Ross: Welcome back everyone and up next we've got the second match in the Gold Rush Tournament!

King: I hope it's as good as the last match, JR!

*Entrances and Introductions*

Match #2 - Gold Rush Tournament - Round One
Brian Kendrick vs. Paul London

Ending: A good match mixed with high flying ability as well as technical ability. A very back and forth match with several high spots including Kendrick hitting London with Sliced Bread #2 off the ring apron. Back in the ring more technical ability is showcased, lots of back and forth moves being dished out on one another. Final moments of the match see London hit Kendrick with the Chickenwing Facebuster into a cover but Kendrick kicks out. London goes up top for the 450 splash, jumps off but Kendrick moves out of the way and London hits the mat with a thud. Kendrick quickly gets up to his feet, pulls London up, puts him in position for the Sliced Bread #2, runs into the corner, does the flip and hits the move right into a cover which he earns the three count. The crowd cheers as Kendrick's theme hits the arena and he quickly gets up to his feet.

Winner - Brian Kendrick via pinfall @ 11:59

Lillian: Here is your winner and advancing to Round Two of the Gold Rush Tournament, Brian Kendrick!

~Crowd cheers

Jim Ross: So far two great matches have taken place in the Gold Rush Tournament!

King: Wow, JR. It's really shaping up to be a great tournament isn't it? Wow!


Jim Ross: Welcome back and up next we've got the third match in the Gold Rush Tournament!

King: I tell ya, this tournament is taking me by surprise! Already two great matches, I can't wait to see the rest of 'em!

*Entrances and Introductions*

Match #3 - Gold Rush Tournament - Round One
Matt Hardy vs. Batista

Ending: Batista dominating most of the match up but Matt able to get in some major offense on Batista with kicks, right hands as well as a vertical suplex and an elbow drop to the top of the head from the second rope. Lots of power moves by Batista. Final moments of the match see Matt Hardy hit Batista with multiple kicks, a northern lights suplex and finally the Twist Of Fate. Matt quickly goes for the cover but Batista kicks out. The crowd doesn't like either of these two men as the crowd is constantly booing at both of them. Matt picks up Batista but Batista kicks him in the gut, hoists him up and hits him with the Batista Bomb, Lesnar quickly runs down the ramp and jumps up onto the apron. Batista sees this and knocks Lesnar off the apron. Batista slowly turns around, Matt hops up and nails the Twist Of Fate once again, Matt goes for the cover and gets it. Matt's theme hits the arena as the crowd boos. The crowd starts a 'Lesnar' chant.

Winner - Matt Hardy via pinfall @ 10:44

Lillian: Here is your winner and advancing to Round Two of the Gold Rush Tournament, Matt Hardy!

~Crowd boos and starts a 'You Both Suck' chant directed towards Batista and Matt Hardy. Lesnar has already gone backstage.


Jim Ross: Welcome back everyone and up next we have the fourth match in the Gold Rush Tournament!

King: Can't wait to see this one!

*Entrances and Introductions*

Match #4 - Gold Rush Tournament - Round One
Christian Cage vs. John Morrison

Ending: Very back and forth match with both men giving it their all. This is Morrison's first chance to get into the world title picture and he isn't going to let it slip away easily. Final moments of the match see Morrison hit Christian with a Capoeria Kick which sends Christian down to the mat. Christian slowly gets back up to his feet, Morrison grabs him for the Moonlight Drive but Cage pushes him away, kicks Morrison in the gut, puts him in position for the Unprettier and nails it. Christian goes for the cover and gets the three count. Christian's theme hits the arena and the crowd cheers. The referee raises Christian's arm in victory.

Winner - Christian Cage via pinfall @ 13:03

Lillian: Here is your winner and advancing to Round Two of the Gold Rush Tournament, Christian Cage!

~Crowd cheers

Jim Ross: Another fantastic match here tonight! I'm expecting many more to come here tonight!

King: I agree, JR!

Christian is up on the second ropes motioning for the belt around his waist as Raw fades into a commercial.


Kurt Angle's theme hits the arena and the crowd cheers as Angle makes his way out onto the stage with his ring gear on. He makes his way down the ramp towards the stage.

Lillian: Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome, Kurt Angle!

Angle gets down to the ringside area, walks up the ring steps onto the apron and gets into the ring. Lillian hands him off the mic as she gets out of the ring to take her seat at ringside.

Kurt Angle: Edge! You come out here last week and attack me from behind and then hit me with a Con-Chair-To! Why don't you come out here and face me like a man, face to face! Bring your buddy Randy Orton out here too! You accepted my challenge for Vengeance, I don't care if it's both of you at Vengeance!

Rated RKO's theme hits the arena and the crowd boos as Orton and Edge make their way out onto the stage as the stage fills up with mist. Edge and Orton make their way down to the ring and slide under the bottom rope. They stand up in front of Kurt and Edge already has a mic in hand. Their theme fades away.

Edge: Kurt, know what's funny? How you wrestled for that crap of a promotion known as TNA for two years and now you come back here as if you're a god and that you can just beat everyone who comes into your path! Ya see, Randy and I, we've beaten Stone Cold and The Rock at Backlash and just last Sunday at Judgment Day, we beat Shawn Michaels and The Rock. And since you said you don't care if it's both of us, next month, we're gonna beat you too! I mean, if a team of two can't beat us, what makes you think only you could beat us?

Kurt Angle: BECAUSE I'M KURT FREAKIN' ANGLE! I WON THE OLYMPIC GOLD METAL WITH A BROKEN NECK, I CAN DO ANYTHING! I DON'T NEED NO DAMN PARTNER TO DISTRACT ME!

~Crowd cheers

Stone Cold's theme suddenly hits the arena and the crowd explodes as Stone Cold makes his way out onto the stage in blue jeans and Stone Cold T-Shirt. Stone Cold makes his way down the ramp towards the ring, he rolls under the bottom rope and quickly stands up. He grabs the mic from Angle and stands next to him facing Orton and Edge as the crowd cheers. Stone Cold's theme fades away.

Stone Cold: So Kurt, you don't want a partner because that would distract you? Did I hear that right? Well Kurt, Stone Cold ain't out here for nothin' right now, Kurt, at Vengeance, I want to be your partner to take on the happy couple of Edge and Randy Orton! Ya see, Stone Cold wants revenge against you two pieces of trash. You two come out here, acting like you're all high and mighty, let me tell you two something, you ain't ever gonna be on the level of Stone Cold, well actually you will. When we're both down on the mat and I'm pinning you!

~Crowd cheers

Stone Cold: Kurt, whether you like it or not, together, we're gonna open a can of whoop ass at Vengeance!

Stone Cold and Kurt look at eachother, Stone Cold drops the mic and the two begin hitting right hands on Edge and Orton. Stone Cold quickly hits Orton with a Stunner and Orton rolls out of the ring. Angle hits Edge with an Angle Slam and Edge rolls out of the ring. Stone Cold's theme hits the arena once again as the crowd is cheering rabidly. We fade into a commercial with Stone Cold and Kurt standing face to face in the middle of the ring and the crowd is cheering.


Jim Ross: Welcome back everyone and up next we have match five in the Gold Rush Tournament!

King: I can't wait to see this next match!

*Entrances and Introductions*

Match #5 - Gold Rush Tournament - Round One
John Cena vs. Rey Mysterio

Ending: Great back and forth match with tons of action. Lots of close pinfalls by both men. The crowd behind Mysterio in Mysterio's return match to the WWE after several months of not being around. Final moments of the match see Mysterio hit Cena with the drop toe hold into the ropes, Rey bounces off the ropes and hits Cena with the 619. Mysterio gets out of the ring onto the apron, springboards off the top rope, Cena gets up to his feet, Mysterio goes for the West Coast Pop but Cena holds Rey up, turns him around and hits him with the FU. Cena goes for the cover and gets the pinfall and the crowd boos as Cena's arm is raised by the referee before Cena motions for the gold and taunts the crowd.

Winner - John Cena via pinfall @ 13:21

Lillian: Here is your winner and advancing to Round Two of the Gold Rush Tournament, John Cena!

~Crowd boos

Jim Ross: John Cena advances in the tournament, he's close to his hopes of getting hold around his waist once again!

King: Another good match in this tournament, JR. Wow.


Jim Ross: Welcome back again folks, up next, match number six in the Gold Rush Tournament!

King: Can't wait to see who's in this match, JR!

*Entrances and Introductions*

Match #6 - Gold Rush Tournament - Round One
Brock Lesnar vs. Umaga

Ending: A very back and forth match, tons of power moves showcased by both men. Lots of stiff lariats and hits from both men. Umaga hit Lesnar with the Samoan Spike mid match but Lesnar kicked out and Umaga didnt' believe it. Umaga went up to the second rope for his Diving Headbutt but Lesnar quickly got up, walked over and grabbed Umaga up onto his shoulders, walked to the middle of the ring, Batista ran down the ramp towards the ring, Lesnar taunted Batista before hitting the F5 on Umaga. Lesnar quickly went for the cover and gets the three count. The crowd cheers as Lesnar hops out of the ring and begins to brawl with Batista.

Winner - Brock Lesnar via pinfall @ 10:30

Lesnar and Batista brawl outside the ring, Lesnar irish whips Batista into the ring steps, pulls him up and hits him with an F5 on the outside of the ring and the crowd cheers for Lesnar.


Jim Ross: Welcome back everyone and up next we're going to have match number seven in the Gold Rush Tournament up next!

King: Oh boy!

*Entrances and Introductions*

Match #7 - Gold Rush Tournament - Round One
The Undertaker vs. Elijah Burke

Ending: Very back and forth match with both men getting in their fair share of offense. Undertaker hit Burke with Old School early on in the match and worked on Burke's arm the entire match with leg drops to the arm and technical work on the arm as well. Burke hit Undertaker with the Elijah Experience at one point in the match but Undertaker kicked out and Burke couldn't believe it. Burke also hit Undertaker with multiple suplexes and kicks to the knee. Final moments of the match saw Burke going for the Elijah Experience once again but before Burke could deliver it, Undertaker gets out of it, kicks Burke in the gut, pulls his head between his legs, hoists him up and delivers the Last Ride. Undertaker then got down on the mat and locked Burke in the Triangle Choke. The referee grabs Burke's arm, pulls it up and drops it down for the one, pulls it up and drops it down for the two, pulls it up and drops it for the three. The referee calls for the bell as Undertaker's theme hits and the crowd cheers.

Winner - The Undertaker via submission @ 12:31

Lillian: Here is your winner and advancing to Round Two of the Gold Rush Tournament, The Undertaker!

The lights go out and turn to a shade of purple. A spotlight shines down on Undertaker as he gets down on his knee in the middle of the ring for his signature pose after a match. Undertaker stands up and motions for the belt around his waist. Raw fades into a commercial as Undertaker gets out of the ring.

Jim Ross: Welcome back again folks and up next we're going to have our final match here in the first round of the gold rush tournament and boy what a big match it is, King!

King: I cannot wait for this one!

*Entrances and Introductions*

Match #8 - Gold Rush Tournament - Round One
Rob Van Dam vs. The Rock

Ending: These two haven't faced in a one on one match since 2001 and what a match it is. Both men have great chemistry together, this is a very back and forth match with lots of high impact moves. RVD using alot of kicks as usual, RVD hits Rock with a rolling thunder into a frog splash into the cover but Rock kicks out. RVD hits Rock with a Split-Legged Moonsault but Rock kicks out and the crowd cheers. Both men have the crowd support behind them. Final moments see Rock hit RVD with the spinebuster and then hits him with the People's Elbow. Rock signals for the Rock Bottom with his signature stance before the Rock Bottom as he waits for RVD to get up. As RVD gets up, instead of the Rock Bottom, Rock goes for a lariat on RVD but RVD moves out of the way and Rock hits the referee. Rock turns around and RVD hits Rock with a roundhouse kick. Shawn Michaels runs down the ramp and slides into the ring. Shawn Michaels then hits Rock with a Sweet Chin Music and the crowd boos. Shawn Michaels wakes up the referee and then gets out of the ring to head backstage. RVD goes up to the top turnbuckle, jumps off and hits Rock with the Five Star Frog Splash into the cover, the referee crawls over and makes the three count. The crowd gives a mixed reaction as RVD's theme hits the arena.

Winner - Rob Van Dam via pinfall @ 20:08

Lillian: Here is your winner and advancing to Round Two of the Gold Rush Tournament, Rob Van Dam!

Shawn Michaels stands at the top of the ramp smiling as RVD celebrates his victory and looks up at Shawn at the top of the ramp. We fade into another commercial as RVD celebrates the victory.


We come back from commercial with the camera fixed on the stage and MVP's theme hits the arena. The crowd gives a slightly mixed reaction, a few cheers here and there but quite a bit of boos. MVP is in his ring gear as he walks out onto the stage. He has both the Intercontinental and World Heavyweight Championship belts around his waist. He makes his way down to ringside, walks up the ring steps onto the apron and gets into the ring. He grabs the mic from Lillian as his theme fades away and Lillian gets out of the ring.

MVP: CM Punk, I've come out here to inform you that I have talked to the Raw General Manager, JBL and tonight we've booked you in a match that will no doubt put you to the test and prove to me once and for all that you deserve to face me. Because you see Punk, you may have won the Triple Threat Number One Contenders Match at Judgment Day, but that still isn't enough for me. So will CM Punk's opponent please come out here right now.

After a few moments, JBL's theme hits the arena and the crowd boos as JBL makes his way out onto the stage in his ring gear. He has his cowboy on and his entrance jacket on. He walks down the ramp, walks up the ring steps onto the apron and gets into the ring. JBL takes off his cowboy hat and smiles. He puts it back on as he grabs the mic from MVP.

JBL: CM Punk, tonight, you're going to realize why I was the longest reigning WWE Champion in Smackdown history! Last year, you were a paper fluke champion and got by on cheap wins and cheap pops! I got by on hard wins and the will to be better than everyone else that stepped into the ring with me! You barely got by, son, I got by with alot to spare! While I was living the high life as WWE Champion, YOU were wrestling in warehouses across the country with a company that doesn't mean anything in the world of professional wrestling!

CM Punk's theme hits the arena and the crowd explodes as Punk makes his way out onto the stage with a mic in hand. Punk doesn't look too happy. Punk walks down the ramp, gets to ringside, gets up onto the ring apron and gets into the ring. His theme quickly fades away as Punk steps up to JBL.

CM Punk: HOW DARE YOU DISRESPECT THE COMPANY THAT I GOT MY WRESTLING BREAK IN AND THE COMPANY THAT I LOVED SO DEARLY, RING OF HONOR! I only came here to the WWE because I needed the money! If I didn't need the money, I would still be wrestling in warehouses across the company because I loved that damn company, I loved wrestling in front of those fans and I loved my peers! There was no politicking like there is here in the WWE. JBL, as Paul Heyman said back in 2006, you were only champion because Triple H didn't want to work Tuesday nights!

~Crowd cheers

CM Punk: What you got to say to that?! Huh?! EXACTLY! You don't have anything to say because you know I'm right!

JBL looks over at MVP and then both begin beating down CM Punk. They back Punk up into the corner and JBL begins hitting him with multiple right hands and knees to the gut. JBL grabs the left hand of Punk, pulls him out of the corner and hits him with a short range lariat which sends him down to the mat. JBL walks over and picks up the mic from the mat. MVP takes his title belts off from around his waist and sets them over in the corner.

JBL: REFEREE! RING THE BELL! THIS IS AN OFFICIAL MATCH! RING IT DAMMIT! THIS IS A NO DISQUALIFICATION HANDICAP MATCH!

Match #9 - No Disqualification Handicap Match - Non Title
CM Punk vs. JBL & MVP

MVP has Punk still down on the ground, MVP pulls Punk up and pushes him into the corner. JBL walks over with the mic in hand and hits Punk right in the head with the mic handle. JBL then throws the mic to the outside of the ring. JBL grabs Punk, pulls him out of the corner and hits him with a swinging neckbreaker. JBL gets up, bounces off the ropes and hits Punk with an elbow drop. MVP is on the outside of the ring, he grabs a steel chair and gets into the ring. JBL pulls Punk up and hits him with some more right hands. Punk drops down to his knees, MVP walks over and nails Punk right in the head with the chair. Punk is now bleeding as he falls down to the mat on his side. MVP hands the chair off to JBL and JBL slams the chair into the side of Punk. MVP walks over to the corner, grabs his world title belt and tells JBL to pull him up. JBL drops the chair, pulls Punk up to his feet and MVP nails Punk in the head with the belt which sends Punk down to the mat. JBL goes for the cover on Punk but Punk kicks out at two. The crowd explodes as JBL and MVP are in shock. JBL pulls Punk up, goes for a right hand but Punk blocks it and hits him with a right hand of his own. MVP goes for a right hand, Punk blocks and hits MVP with a right hand of his own. Punk then begins hitting both men with right hands and kicks. Punk gets out of the ring onto the apron, jumps up to the top rope, springboards off and hits JBL with a diving clothesline which sends him down to the mat. Punk and MVP begin brawling. JBL slowly gets up to his feet, Punk turns around and JBL hits him with a lariat. JBL pulls Punk up to his feet, walks over to the chair on the mat and hits Punk with a DDT right onto the chair. MVP pulls Punk up to his feet as JBL backs away. Blood is gushing out the forehead of Punk even more than before. MVP kicks Punk in the gut, puts him in position for the Playmaker and hits it right onto the chair. MVP goes for the cover and gets the three count. The crowd boos as MVP's theme hits the arena.

Winners - MVP & JBL via pinfall @ 6:14

JBL and MVP continue the beat down on Punk as the crowd is giving them so much heat. MVP pulls Punk up to his feet and Punk can barely stand. JBL bounces off the ropes and nails Punk with a Clothesline From Hell which turns him inside out. MVP's theme continues playing as he has both his titles in his hands and is taunting Punk with the belts. We fade into a commercial as both men taunt Punk down on the mat.


Jim Ross: Welcome back everyone and moments ago a horrific beat down on CM Punk occurred when MVP called out CM Punk's mystery opponent for tonight and then it escalated into an all out assault on CM Punk with the General Manager and the World Champion MVP beating the life out of CM Punk.

King: Wow, JR. MVP and CM Punk's match at Vengeance for the World Heavyweight and Intercontinental Championships is going to be very heated!

Jim Ross: You're telling me! Alright ladies and gentlemen it's time for the Steel Cage match for the World Tag Team Championships! I can't wait for this match, King!

*Entrances and Introductions*

Main Event - Steel Cage Match - World Tag Team Championship
The Carolina Connection (c) vs. Kaz & Petey Williams

Ending: Both teams have faced eachother two times in the past, once at Backlash and then at Judgment Day on May 17th. Tonight is their third meeting and this time it's in a STEEL CAGE! Both teams put up an amazing fight for the tag team championship but obviously only one team can come out the victors with the championship belts. Kaz and Petey Williams have the crowd behind them but will they be able to come back after two straight losses and win the World Tag Team Championships? Petey Williams was busted open fairly early on in the match. Lots of double team work and lots of high impact moves. At one point Kaz hit Helms with the Flux Capacitor from the top rope into the cover but Helms managed to kick out. Both teams gave it their all tonight in this match. Final moments of the match saw Matt Hardy run down the ramp with a pair of wire cutters, he started cutting away at the side of the cage as Kaz and Petey Williams dominated Shelton and Gregory. Matt the new leader of The Carolina Connection is trying to help save his partners. Matt finishes cutting a hole in the side of the cage, he drops the wire cutters and crawls into the ring. He quickly stands up and starts brawling with Kaz and Petey Williams. As they're brawling, Shelton crawls through the hole and touches the floor. Helms still needs to get out in order for them to win the belt. Kaz and Petey quickly take down Matt Hardy. Kaz crawls through the hole and falls down to the ground. Now each team just needs either Gregory or Petey to get out of the ring to win the match. Petey is in the process of crawling out but Matt quickly recovers and grabs the leg of Petey. Matt quickly gets up, pulls Petey up and hits him with a Twist Of Fate. Gregory crawls out of the cage and touches the floor. The bell rings and Carolina Connection's theme hits the arena as the crowd boos. Matt crawls out of the cage to join his partners as the referee quickly hands them the title belts.

Winners and STILL World Tag Team Champions - The Carolina Connection via escape @ 33:02

Lillian: Here are your winners and STILL tag team champions, Shelton Benjamin and Gregory Helms, The Carolina Connection!

We fade off the air with The Carolina Connection celebrating the victory as Kaz gets back into the cage to help his partner. Kaz and Petey Williams stand in the ring disappointed.

We start off tonight's show with a recap of what happened last week on Monday Night Raw as well as Judgment Day. After this is over, we pan into the arena and pan around the crowd with the rabid fans on their feet. A huge pyro display is set off from the main stage, we do one more pan and stop in front of Jim Ross and Jerry 'The King' Lawler at the announce table.

Jim Ross: Welcome everyone to the June 1st edition of Monday Night Raw! Tonight we will have Round Two of the Gold Rush Tournament to crown the new WWE Champion this Friday night on the return edition of Smackdown! Tonight we're going to see two Fatal Four Way Elimination matches which include the eight men that won their Round One matches last week.

The King: I can't wait for those two matches, JR! I hope they're as good as the Round One matches that took place last week! Those were fantastic!

Jim Ross: Oh I agree, King! Also tonight ladies and gentlemen, we have the contract singing between the World Heavyweight and Intercontinental Champion, MVP and his challenger at Vengeance, CM Punk! I can't wait for this match at Vengeance. A classic Two Out Of Three Falls match for both the World Heavyweight and Intercontinental Championships, winner take all!

The King: That is surely going to be one of the best matches to ever be at a Vengeance Pay-Per-View!

Jim Ross: I agree, King! Let's get tonight's show started with the returning Jack Swagger!

*Entrances and Introductions*

Match #1 - Singles Match
Jack Swagger vs. Finlay

Ending: This is Jack Swagger's first match back here in the WWE and Finlay's second match back. Finlay lost a Round One Gold Rush Tournament match to William Regal last week and he hopes to pick up a victory tonight against the young Jack Swagger. A very back and forth match with lots of technical skill showcased by both men. Also a very stiff match with both men throwing hard right hands and lariats. Final moments of the match see Finlay put Swagger in position for the Celtic Cross but Swagger some how slides out of it, rolls up Finlay for the cover but Finlay kicks out at two. Swagger quickly gets back up to his feet, Finlay gets up, Swagger kicks Finlay in the gut, grabs him with a Gutwrench and hits him with the Gutwrench Powerbomb into the cover to pick up his first victory back here in the WWE. Swagger's theme hits the arena and the crowd boos as Swagger gets up to have his arm raised by the referee.

Winner - Jack Swagger via pinfall @ 10:44

Lillian: Here is your winner by pinfall, Jack Swagger!

~Crowd boos

Jim Ross: Jack Swagger picking up his first victory here tonight in his WWE return! Remember ladies and gentlemen, tonight after Raw, on WWE.com the draft results will be posted! All throughout tonight's broadcast, backstage superstars will pick a piece of paper from a spinner. There are three different pieces of paper. One will say Raw, the other Smackdown and the third one will say Inter-Promotional which means the four superstars who pick the Inter-Promotional paper will be able to move between both brands freely!

King: I hope Jack Swagger picks Inter-Promotional! I'd love to see him face men from both brands! What an athlete this kid is!


Jim Ross: Welcome back everyone and up next we've got the first of two Fatal Four Way Elimination Matches in the Gold Rush Tournament! The winner of the two Fatal Four Ways tonight will go on to face eachother this Friday Night on Smackdown for the WWE Championship!

The King: I can't wait to see the Fatal Four Ways. I have high hopes for both matches!

*Entrances and Introductions*

Match #2 - Fatal Four Way Elimination - Gold Rush Tournament
William Regal vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Matt Hardy vs. Brian Kendrick

Ending: The final two left are Rob Van Dam and William Regal. These two showcase some good technical wrestling against eachother, some stiff kicks by RVD and stiff forearm shots from Regal. Regal throws a couple signature suplexes on RVD and makes several pinfall attempts on RVD but RVD kicks out. Regal is getting frustrated no doubt. Final moments of the match see RVD hit Regal with a roundhouse kick that sends Regal down to the mat, RVD goes up to the top turnbuckle, jumps off and connects with the Five Star Frog Splash. RVD crawls over Regal for the cover but Regal reaches out and grabs onto the bottom rope. The referee informs RVD and RVD looks angry. RVD pulls Regal up, Regal pushes RVD away and connects with a hard right hand. Regal quickly covers from the Frog Splash, grabs RVD and hits him with a Regal-Plex into the cover and earns the three count. Regal's theme hits the arena and the crowd boos as Regal slowly gets up to his feet.

~Order Of Elimination~
Brian Kendrick @ 15:03
Matt Hardy @ 20:45
Rob Van Dam @ 27:12

Winner - William Regal via pinfall @ 27:12

Lillian: Here is your winner and advancing to the final round of the Gold Rush Tournament, William Regal!

Regal motions for the belt around his waist as the crowd boos at him. Raw fades into a commercial with Regal celebrating his hard fought victory.


Jim Ross: Welcome back everyone and wow, what a great Fatal Four Way that was!

The King: I agree with ya there, JR.

Jim Ross: I'm very much so looking forward to the second one later on tonight!

The King: Oh no doubt, JR!

Rated RKO's theme hits the arena, the crowd boos as Edge and Randy Orton make their way out onto the stage in street clothes. Both men stop at the top of the ramp, do their theatrics and pyro shoots up from the stage. Both men then begin walking down the ramp towards the ring. They get down to the ringside area and slide under the bottom rope then pop back up onto their feet. Edge grabs the mic from Lillian and Lillian gets out of the ring quickly. Rated RKO's theme fades away as the crowd boos at them.

Edge: In twenty days at Vengeance...Randy and I will embark on a journey to finally lay Stone Cold Steve Austin's career to rest!

~Crowd boos

Edge: Ya see, Stone Cold wrestled his quote "last man" at Wrestlemania 19 in 2003 but then suddenly this year, he decides to come back just in time for Wrestlemania 25! He comes back here like he owns the place, he thinks he's going to get the spot back that he once had...sorry Steve, that's not happening! We know Steve, we know that you have a hope to become world champion just one more time here in the WWE but Steve, you're not going to get that far because at Vengeance. Your career is going to be over!

~Crowd boos

Edge: Sure, this isn't a "Retirement" match per say but mark my words, when you get pinned in that ring...one...two...three, you're going to be sad, take your ball and go home just like you did back in 2002. You threw a temper tantrum and left! That's exactly what's going to happen this time except this time...you're not coming back!

~Crowd boos

Edge: Kurt Angle, you do the same thing! You come back here after an almost three year absence and then just act like it's as if you never left! You and your buddy, old Stone Cold, are going to get what's coming to you at Vengeance and lay both your careers to rest. Let's face it, both of you are out of your prime and aren't worth a damn anymore!

~Crowd boos

Edge: See, Randy Orton and I, we're not washed up still trying to live off of stuff that happened almost ten years ago! We are the future and we will remain the future for many years to come! We are multi-time world champions and we will continue to get world titles! While Stone Cold and Kurt Angle still hope to be world champions again. Stone Cold, at Vengeance...you're finished! You take one more major hit to your neck and you're done for and let us assure you, that major hit to your neck, will come at Vengeance!

Edge drops the mic and Rated RKO's theme hits the arena. The crowd boos as Raw fades into a commercial with Edge and Orton taunting the crowd.


Jim Ross: Welcome back folks and up next we're going to have our third match of the evening!

The King: Hope it's a good one!

*Entrances and Introductions*

Match #3 - Singles Match
James Gibson vs. Shelton Benjamin

Ending: Both men showcase their skills to the fullest in this match. A good mixture of technical wrestling, suplexes and other high impact moves. At one point during the match we saw Shelton hit Gibson with a T-Bone suplex off the apron down to the ground on the outside of the ring. Final moments of the match see Shelton and James engage in a trade of right hands. We then see Shelton bounce off the ropes but Gibson kicks Shelton in the gut, butterflies his arms but Shelton quickly gets out of the predicament, pushes Gibson away, Gibson walks back forward and Shelton connects with a clothesline on James. Shelton goes for the cover but James kicks out. Shelton pulls James up, they trade right hands, Gibson then quickly grabs Shelton, butterflies the arms and hits him with the Gibson driver right into the pinfall to pick up the victory. Gibson's theme hits the arena as the crowd gives a mild pop. The referee raises Gibson's arm in victory.

Winner - James Gibson via pinfall @ 13:25

Lillian: Here is your winner by pinfall, James Gibson!

Gibson celebrates his victory in the middle of the ring as Shelton grabs his world tag team title belt and begins to walk up the ramp towards the back. Raw fades into another commercial as Gibson continues to celebrate his victory.


Jim Ross: Welcome back everyone and up next we have the second Fatal Four Way Elimination match here tonight to determine who will go on to face William Regal this Friday on Smackdown for the vacant WWE Championship!

The King: I have high hopes for this one, JR.

*Entrances and Introductions*

Match #4 - Fatal Four Way Elimination - Gold Rush Tournament
The Undertaker vs. Christian Cage vs. John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar

Ending: The final two men left in this match are Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker. The crowd behind both men and these two just give it their all to make it to Smackdown this Friday. Both men engaged in a back and forth brawl. Lots of power moves used by both men, especially Lesnar. At one point we see Undertaker standing on the second ropes in the corner getting ready to jump off with a diving clothesline but Lesnar quickly runs up, grabs Undertaker and hits him with an Overhead Release Belly to Belly suplex off the second ropes. Lesnar goes for the cover but Undertaker kicks out and the crowd roars in cheers. Then suddenly Batista runs down the ramp towards the ring, he slides under the bottom rope, pops up and begins brawling with Lesnar. Remember, there are no disqualifications or count outs in this match! Lesnar and Batista trade stiff right hands. Batista kicks Lesnar in the gut, hoists him up and connects with the Batista Bomb. Batista then walks over to Undertaker who is pulling himself up with help from the ropes, Undertaker turns around, Batista kicks him in the gut, hoists him up and connects with a Batista Bomb on Undertaker. Batista then gets out of the ring and runs up the ramp as the crowd boos. The referee begins the ten count as both men are down. We get to the count of six as Lesnar begins to stir, as does Undertaker. Both men barely make it up to their feet at the count of nine. Undertaker connects with a right hand, Lesnar fires back with a right hand of his own, Undertaker goes for another right but Lesnar side steps, hoists Undertaker up onto his shoulders and nails the F5. Lesnar goes for the cover but Undertaker kicks out and the crowd lets out a collective gasp as Lesnar can't believe it. Lesnar gets up to his feet, pulls Undertaker up but Undertaker connects with a right hand to Lesnar's skull. Lesnar stumbles back a bit, he stumbles forward, Undertaker grabs him by the throat, hoists him up and slams him down with the Chokeslam. Undertaker drops down to his knees, goes for a cover but Lesnar kicks out. Undertaker slowly gets back up to his feet, Undertaker a bit shaky as he grabs at his knee, possibly having some problems with it. Lesnar slowly gets up to his feet, Lesnar stumbles towards Undertaker, Undertaker grabs him, turns him around into the Tombstone position, walks to the center of the ring and connects with the Tombstone. Undertaker instead of going for the cover right away, rolls away slightly and grabs at his knee again. After a few moments, Undertaker rolls back over, does his signature pinfall theatrics and gets the three count. The crowd explodes into a chorus of cheers as the bell tolls and Undertaker's theme hits the arena.

~Order Of Elimination~
John Cena @ 14:42
Christian Cage @ 26:19
Brock Lesnar @ 31:00

Winner - The Undertaker via pinfall @ 31:00

Lillian: Here is your winner and advancing to the final round of the Gold Rush Tournament, The Undertaker!

The Undertaker gets up to his feet as Lesnar rolls out of the ring. The lights turn to a shade of purple around the ring, Undertaker gets down on one knee as a spotlight shines down on him. Undertaker does his theatrics before getting up and motioning for the belt around his waist. Raw fades into a commercial with Undertaker beginning to get out of the ring.


Jim Ross: Welcome back everyone and moments ago, The Undertaker won the second Fatal Four Way Elimination Match to claim the right to face William Regal this Friday on Smackdown for the vacant WWE Championship!

The King: What a great match it was, JR!

Jim Ross: I agree with ya there! Well up next folks, it's time for the contract singing between the World Heavyweight and Intercontinental Champion, MVP and his challenger for both championships at Vengeance, CM Punk!

The ring has a table set up in the middle with a leather chair on each side of the table. The Raw General Manager, JBL is already standing in the ring at one end of the table. CM Punk's theme hits the arena and the crowd cheers as Punk makes his way out onto the stage with a suit and tie on. He walks down the ramp towards the ringside area, he walks up the ring steps onto the apron and gets into the ring. He steps right up to JBL and exchanges some words with him. JBL points to one of the chairs and CM Punk takes a seat as his theme fades away.

Jim Ross: CM Punk and the Raw General Manager, JBL, exchanging some words there, no doubt trash talking.

MVP's theme hits the arena and the crowd boos as MVP makes his way out onto the stage in a suit and tie. He has the World Heavyweight Championship in one hand and the Intercontinental Championship in the other hand. He walks down the ramp to the ringside area, he walks up the ring steps onto the apron and gets into the ring. He takes a seat on the other side of the table then he lays both title belts out on the table. His theme fades away as the crowd boos. JBL has a mic in hand ready to start the contract singing.

JBL: Gentlemen, here is the contract and if you would please sign your name on the dotted line to make the match at Vengeance...official...

JBL sets down the clipboard in front of CM Punk with a pen. Punk grabs the pen and clipboard, sifts through the papers until he gets to the final page, he signs his name then slides the clipboard over to MVP then hands MVP the pen. MVP sifts through the papers until he gets to the final page and signs his name as well. MVP then slides the clipboard over to JBL at the end of the table. JBL picks it up, looks at it and puts the mic up to his mouth.

JBL: Well, it's official.

CM Punk quickly gets up and grabs the mic from JBL and JBL looks shocked as he looks over at MVP then back at Punk.

CM Punk: Your damn right it's official, it's official that at Vengeance, MVP...I'm taking both your title belts and then they're going to be around the waist of someone who truly deserves them, unlike yourself. Because ya see MVP, if you really think about it, you didn't really work that hard to get either of those title belts. You had your buddy Matt Hardy help you win the Intercontinental Championship as well as the money in the bank briefcase then you cashed that in to get the World Heavyweight Championship. So technically, you really didn't do any work. See, back at Ring Of Honor, people actually worked for title shots and worked to become champion. And when I beat you at Vengeance...I'm bringing honor to those two titles and I'm bringing hard work back to this company like it used to be!

~Crowd cheers

CM Punk: You've worked to remain champion yes...but that's the easy part. Because as champion, you can simply get yourself counted out or disqualified to hang on to your title but when I'm champion, that doesnt' happen! I work and hold the title with honor!

~Crowd cheers

MVP stands up and grabs the mic from CM Punk. MVP grabs his world title in the other hand.

MVP: You're wrong! I have worked for these two belts, did you see that match at Wrestlemania? I worked so hard in that match that only me deserved to walk out the champion and Mr.Money In The Bank!

~Crowd boos

MVP: So you're gonna bring honor to these titles when you win at Vengeance huh? There will be honor alright when I beat you in a match that you feel so confident of winning.

MVP lays the mic down on the table and walks around the other side of the table as he grabs the Intercontinental Championship. He walks up to CM Punk and holds up both title belts in the air. Punk reaches up and pulls the world title away from MVP, he looks at it and holds it up into the air himself and the crowd cheers. He lowers the belt and hands it back to MVP. Punk turns away to get out of the ring but quickly turns around, hoists MVP up onto his shoulders goes for the GTS but MVP quickly elbows Punk in the side of the head and slides out of the ring without his belts as he dropped them. Punk and MVP face off as MVP backs up the ramp. Punk is now holding both title belts as Raw fades off the air.

A video package airs which shows the highlights of the June 1st edition of Monday Night Raw. After the video package, we fade into the arena as the rabid crowd is on their feet ready for the return of Friday Night Smackdown! The camera pans around the arena as the crowd is cheering. The camera focuses on the stage as a huge pyro display is set off from the main stage. After this we do one more pan around the arena and stop in front of Jim Ross and Jerry 'The King' Lawler at the announce table.

Jim Ross: Welcome everyone to the return edition of Friday Night Smackdown! Tonight we have a very special show for you as the first United States and WWE Champions will be crowned tonight since the titles are being brought back! For the WWE Championship it's going to be the two finalists in the Gold Rush Tournament, William Regal and the former four time WWE Champion, The Undertaker! Also tonight we will have a special Triple Threat Match to crown the new United States Champion!

The King: Wow, JR! I can't wait for tonight's matches. I'm hoping tonight is going to be a good night!

Jim Ross: Me too, King! First let's kick it off with the Chairman of the WWE, Vince McMahon!

Vince McMahon's theme hits the arena and the crowd gives a mixed reaction as Vince walks out onto the stage in his usual suit and tie. He begins to walk down the ramp towards the ring as Lillian makes the official introduction.

Lillian: Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome the Chairman of the WWE, Vince McMahon!

Vince gets down to ringside, walks up the ring steps onto the apron and gets into the ring. He grabs the microphone from Lillian and waits until his theme fades away to begin speaking.

Vince McMahon: Welcome everyone to the return edition of Friday Night Smackdown!

~Crowd cheers

Vince McMahon: Tonight I would like to announce that the first United States Champion and WWE Champion will be crowned here tonight! As will a General Manager of Smackdown!

~Crowd cheers

Vince McMahon: Which I would like to congratulate The Undertaker and William Regal for making it this far into the tournament and good luck in tonight's final match. Now onto the Smackdown General Manager, it is my privilege to introduce the new General Manager of Smackdown...John Bradshaw Layfield!

JBL's theme hits the arena and the crowd boos as JBL makes his way out onto the stage in his traditional cowboy, cowboy boots as well as a suit and tie. JBL walks down the ramp, walks up the ring steps onto the apron and gets into the ring. Vince hands off the microphone to JBL as JBL's theme fades away and the crowd boos.

JBL: Now that I am running both Raw and Smackdown, I can say that I am the second most powerful man in the WWE and it will stay that way for a very very long time. Get used to seeing me!

~Crowd boos

JBL: Mark my words, whoever wins that WWE Championship here tonight, I'm coming for that title and I'm taking it! I will then break my own record as longest reigning WWE Champion in Smackdown history because I AM A WRESTLING...GOD!

~Crowd boos

Smackdown fades into a commercial with JBL posing in the middle of the ring and his theme playing as the crowd boos.


Jim Ross: Welcome back everyone and up next we've got the first match here on Smackdown!

The King: Oh boy, JR! Can't wait to see this one!

*Entrances and Introductions*

Match #1 - Singles Match
Gregory Helms vs. Ted Dibiase Jr.

Ending: Opening match for the returning edition of Friday Night Smackdown and both men have the role of kicking off the show with a bang! Both men start the match off with some headlock exchanges then flow over into the middle of the match with high impact moves connected by both men. A good brawl back and forth with some technical skill involved. Final moments of the match see Dibiase hit Helms with a vertical suplex floated over into a pinfall attempt but Helms kicks out at two. Dibiase gets up to his feet, pulls Helms up but Helms connects with a right hand, a kick to the gut which sends Dibiase down to his knees. Helms steps back a little bit, runs at Dibiase and hits him with the Shining Wizard into the pinfall to earn in the pinfall victory. Helm's theme hits the arena and the crowd boos as Helms gets up to his feet. The referee walks over and raises his arm in victory as the crowd boos. The referee then hands Helms his World Tag Team Championship title belt. Helms holds it up into the air and taunts the crowd.

Winner - Gregory Helms via pinfall @ 10:42

Lillian: Here is your winner by pinfall, Gregory Helms!

Helms gets out of the ring with his world tag title belt and begins to walk up the ramp towards the back with the tag belt over his shoulder. Smackdown fades into a commercial with Dibiase rolling out of the ring and stumbling up the ramp behind Helms a little ways.

Jim Ross: Welcome back everyone and up next we have the second match of the evening and boy is it a big one!

The King: The last match was good, hopefully this one can follow!

Jim Ross: I hope so too, King!

*Entrances and Introductions*

Match #2 - Singles Match
Brent Albright vs. Rob Van Dam

Ending: First time these two have ever faced off before and what a way to do it, on the return edition of Friday Night Smackdown. These two have sort of a tough act to follow as the opening bout between one half of the World Tag Team Champions, Gregory Helms battled Ted Dibiase Jr. in a good match that set the standard for tonight's matches although at some point that standard will most likely be broken by the upcoming WWE Championship match between William Regal and The Undertaker. Brent Albright making his debut here in the WWE and he hopes to start off his WWE debut in a good way. Both men start the match off with some stiff forearm and right hand exchanges before trading headlocks and headlock take downs into leg scissors for a few moments. Mid match we see RVD hit Brent with a Rolling Thunder into a somersault senton right into a pinfall attempt but Brent Albright kicks out at two. RVD pulls Brent up, hits him with a stiff forearm to the forehead, pushes Brent back into the ropes, bounces him off the ropes but Brent reverses the momentum mid-ring, turns RVD around and quickly hits him with a Half Nelson Suplex into a cover but RVD kicks out. Brent then quickly rolls RVD over onto his stomach and locks in the CROWBAR! After a few moments of hesitation and trying to slowly inch his way to the ropes, RVD tapes out at the mercy of Brent Albright. Brent's theme hits the arena as the crowd gives him a mild pop. He gets up to his feet and the referee raises his arm in victory.

Winner - Brent Albright via submission @ 13:09

Lillian: Here is your winner by submission, Brent Albright!

Brent celebrates his victory before getting out of the ring and making his way up the ramp towards the back. RVD getting out of the ring as Smackdown fades into another commercial.


Jim Ross: Welcome back everyone and what two matches we have had so far here on Smackdown!

The King: I agree with ya there, JR. I can't wait to see what else is in store for us here tonight!

Jim Ross: Oh me neither, King. I've got a feeling that the rest of the matches tonight are going to be good ones! Up next ladies and gentlemen we have the Triple Threat Match to determine the new United States Champion!

The King: Oh wow, I have no doubt that this is gonna be good, JR!

*Entrances and Introductions*

Match #3 - Triple Threat Match ~ United States Championship
Rey Mysterio vs. James Gibson vs. Kofi Kingston

Ending: The United States Championship is on the line and none of these three men have ever held the United States Championship at any point in their career so tonight whoever wins this, it will be a very special night for. Beginning moments of the match we see Gibson and Kingston begin to work away at Mysterio. The crowd is behind all three men and can't really decide who to cheer for. After a few moments Mysterio begins to fight back. Mid match we see some high impact moves hit such as Kingston hitting Mysterio with Trouble In Paradise into the cover but Gibson breaks up the pinfall attempt, barely breaks it up would be a better choice of words. Final moments of the match we see Mysterio hit Kingston with the 619, Mysterio then gets out of the ring onto the apron, Gibson is on the outside after being thrown out by Mysterio moments ago. Mysterio jumps up to the top rope as Kingston gets up to his feet in the middle of the ring, Gibson quickly gets up onto the apron, grabs the leg of Mysterio and makes Mysterio slip up causing him to fall off the top rope down to the mat. Gibson quickly slides into the ring, kicks the groggy Kofi Kingston in the gut, butterflies his arms, hoists him up and hits him with the Gibson Driver into the pinfall and earns the three count as well as the United States Championship! Gibson's theme hits the arena and the crowd gives him a mild pop as he pops up to his feet in disbelief. The referee quickly hands him the United States Championship title belt and Gibson holds it up into the air. The championship belt is designed exactly like the Intercontinental Championship but with the American Flag and markings just like the old WWE United States Championship design.

Winner and NEW WWE United States Champion - James Gibson via pinfall @ 20:38

Lillian: Here is your winner and NEW WWE United States Champion, James Gibson!

Gibson continues to celebrate his title win in the ring. He hands the belt back to the referee who then proceeds to put the belt around Gibson's waist. Gibson climbs up onto the second ropes in a corner and shows off the belt around his waist. Smackdown fades into a commercial with Gibson continuing to celebrate his championship win.


Jim Ross: Welcome back everyone and moments ago James Gibson was crowned the new United States Champion in what was a grueling twenty minute match that was damn good in my book!

The King: I agree with ya there, JR. That was a good match. I can't wait to see James Gibson's first title defense, I think he's gonna be a good champion, how about you, JR?

Jim Ross: I think so too which I wouldn't be surprised if he defended the title at Vengeance this month!

*Entrances and Introductions*

Match #4 - Tag Team Match
The Hooligans vs. The Carolina Connection (Shelton Benjamin & Matt Hardy)

Ending: Matt Hardy having his first match as the leader of The Carolina Connection stable. Earlier tonight one half of the World Tag Team Champions, Gregory Helms picked up a victory in a one on one match. Now the other half of the World Tag Team Champions and the leader hope to make it 2-0 tonight for The Carolina Connection. The match starts off with Brian Kendrick and Matt Hardy. Both men start off the match with an exchange of headlocks and showcase their underrated technical skills. Mid match we now see Shelton Benjamin and Paul London as the legal men. Both men exchange a flurry of right hands and forearms. Shelton bounces off the ropes and takes down Paul with a hard clothesline into a cover attempt but Paul kicks out at two. Final moments of the match we see Matt and Paul London now the legal men. Matt is laying down some hard rights on Paul, he hits Paul with the Side Effect, Matt goes up to the top ropes for a Moonsault and nails it. Matt quickly goes for a cover attempt on Paul but Brian quickly gets into the ring to break up the attempt. Matt begins to go after Brian but Brian gets out of the ring back onto the apron. Matt turns around, Paul grabs Matt and goes for a pinfall attempt with the inside cradle but Matt kicks out. Both men quickly get up to their feet, Matt walks forward a bit and Paul hits Matt with a superkick which sends him down to the mat. Paul quickly runs over to Brian and tags him in. Brian quickly gets into the ring, Shelton quickly gets into the ring as well, Paul runs at Shelton but Shelton jumps up and hits him with the Paydirt. Paul then quickly rolls out of the ring. Brian is brawling with Matt on the other side of the ring. Brian takes Matt down with a springboard back elbow, Brian runs at Shelton but Shelton hits him with a forearm strike to the forehead. Brian stumbles backwards a bit, Matt quickly gets back up to his feet, turns Brian around and connects with the Twist Of Fate. Matt quickly goes for the cover as Shelton gets out out of the ring to take care of Paul London and Matt Hardy earns the three count. Matt Hardy's theme hits the arena and the crowd boos as Shelton quickly slides back into the ring to celebrate the victory with his partner, Matt.

Winners - The Carolina Connection (Shelton Benjamin & Matt Hardy) via pinfall @ 17:14

Lillian: Here are your winners by pinfall, Shelton Benjamin and Matt Hardy, The Carolina Connection!

The crowd boos as Matt and Shelton celebrate their victory. Shelton has his world tag team title belt in hand and he taunts The Hooligans with the belt. Smackdown fades into another commercial as they continue to celebrate their victory.


Jim Ross: Welcome back everyone! What another good match here on Smackdown that last match was!

The King: Indeed it was! So far tonight has been a great night, JR! I'm excited for the rest of the night!

Jim Ross: Me too, King, me too!

Suddenly Brock Lesnar's theme hits the arena and the crowd cheers as Brock Lesnar makes his way out onto the stage in some black athletic pants and a Brock Lesnar T-Shirt on. He walks down the ramp towards the ring, jumps up onto the apron and gets into the ring. Lillian hands the mic off to Lesnar and quickly gets out of the ring to take her seat at ringside. Brock Lesnar's theme quickly fades away as the crowd begins to quiet down.

Brock Lesnar: Batista! This past Monday on Raw you cost me the chance to advance to the final round of the Gold Rush Tournament for the WWE Championship! The week before you tried to interfere in my qualifying match which nearly cost me the match, you beat me the week before on Raw by Disqualification and you beat me at Judgment Day! Batista, you think that you can beat me in a straight up wrestling match? You're wrong. At Vengeance, I want you in a Submission Match! Come on! Let's see what you can pull out of those roided up muscles of yours. I dare you to come out here and face me right now!

~Crowd cheers

Brock Lesnar: Batista! You step into this ring and you get destroyed! These fans are behind me, it's not like you have to worry about losing crowd support!

Batista's theme hits the arena and Batista runs out onto the stage, he runs down the ramp and slides underneath the bottom rope. Lesnar quickly drops the mic and begins stomping away at the back of Batista as Batista tries to get up. Finally Batista is able to get up to his feet and connect with some offense on Lesnar. Both men lay a flurry of right hands down on one another. Batista eventually has Lesnar up against the ropes and then clotheslines him over the top rope out onto the floor on the outside. Batista gets out of the ring as Lesnar gets back up to his feet. Both men continue to beat the living hell out of eachother. Lesnar irish whips Batista into the steel steps but Batista quickly recovers, runs forward and nails Lesnar with a lariat but Lesnar doesn't go down. Both men continue to trade right hands and forearms. Lesnar and Batista fight to the backside of the ring and begin slamming eachother face first into the announce table. Lesnar quickly hoists Batista up onto his shoulders for the F5 but Batista quickly elbows Lesnar in the side of the head and Lesnar drops Batista back down onto his feet. Lesnar turns around, Batista kicks Lesnar in the gut, puts his head between his legs, hoists him up onto his shoulders and hits him with a Batista Bomb right through the announce table. The crowd boos as Batista's theme hits the arena and Batista stands over the broken Brock Lesnar. The crowd boos as Batista taunts Lesnar and the crowd. Smackdown fades into another commercial.

Jim Ross: Welcome back everyone and moments ago it was confirmed that Brock Lesnar and Batista will meet in a Submission match at the obvious request of Brock Lesnar!

The King: I can't wait to see what Batista can pull out at Vengeance. I've never really seen Batista do a submission move before, have you JR!?

Jim Ross: Not that I remember! Should be good nonetheless!

*Entrances and Introductions*

Match #5 - Singles Match
Umaga vs. Carlito

Ending: Both men haven't won a match here in the WWE for quite some time and both men are hoping to pick up a victory soon as they are no doubt frustrated. Opening moments of the match see Umaga dominating Carlito with a few kicks and stiff right hands. Carlito bounces off the ropes in attempt to get some momentum to get some offense in on Umaga but Umaga quickly hits Carlito with a Samoan Drop. Mid match we finally see Carlito mounting some offense in on Umaga with right hands then connects with a springboard back elbow smash which sends Umaga down to the mat after he stumbles backwards a few steps. Carlito then springboards off the ropes again into a corkscrew senton. Carlito quickly goes for a cover but Umaga kicks out and Carlito can't believe it. Final moments of the match see Umaga and Carlito brawling back and forth with multiple right hand and forearm shots. Carlito, after mounting some stiff right hands on Umaga, gets behind Umaga and hits him with the Backstabber. Carlito quickly goes for the pinfall again but Umaga barely kicks out and Carlito cannot believe it! He is in shock! Carlito gets up to his feet, stomps at the shoulder of Umaga bit, bends down and pulls Umaga back up to his feet. Umaga nails Carlito with a Savate kick which sends Carlito stumbling backwards a bit and to drop down to his knees a bit. Umaga pulls Carlito up, grabs him and connects with the Samoan Spike. Umaga goes for the pinfall and gets the three count. The crowd boos as Umaga's theme hits the arena and Umaga quickly gets up to his feet to celebrate his victory. He taunts the crowd as they boo him.

Winner - Umaga via pinfall @ 11:09

Lillian: Here is your winner, Umaga!

Umaga celebrates his victory, he gets out of the ring and walks over to the barrier. He gets in the face of a couple fans and taunts them. Smackdown fades into another commercial as Umaga taunts the crowd.


Jim Ross: Welcome back everyone and up next we will have the match we've all been waiting for! The WWE Championship match between William Regal and The Undertaker!

The King: Wow, JR! This is going to be a great match and I can't wait to see who is going to become WWE Champion here tonight!

Jim Ross: We're about to find out!

*Entrances and Introductions*

Main Event - Singles Match - WWE Championship
The Undertaker vs. William Regal

Ending: William Regal has never been a world champion before and tonight he would love to make that dream of being a world champion, come true. The Undertaker has not been a world champion since last year and needless to say, it was not a good reign at all. He was stripped of the title by the then Smackdown General Manager, Vickie Guerrero. With her now gone from the WWE, The Undertaker has hopes to actually have a long and meaningful title reign. The match starts off with both men locking up in the center of the ring, Undertaker pushes Regal back into the corner and begins laying down some stiff right hands on Regal. Undertaker grabs the hand of Regal and irish whips him to the opposite corner. Regal hits the turnbuckles and stumbles out of the corner. Undertaker hits him with a hard right hand which sends Regal back into the corner. Mid match we see Undertaker and Regal brawling in the center of the ring. Undertaker bounces off the ropes, Regal bends down and Undertaker hits Regal with the Running DDT right into a pinfall attempt but Regal kicks out. Undertaker gets up, bounces off the ropes and hits Regal with a leg drop. Undertaker locks in a cross arm breaker on Regal but Regal refuses to give up. Eventually Undertaker breaks the hold. Final moments of the match we see Regal dominating Undertaker with stiff right hands and a couple of suplexes. Undertaker and Regal are trading right hands in the center of the ring. Regal bounces off the ropes for momentum but Undertaker quickly grabs him by the throat, hoists him up and takes him down with the chokeslam. Undertaker signals for the Tombstone and the crowd cheers. Regal slowly gets up to his feet, stumbles forward, Undertaker grabs him and puts him in position for the Tombstone. After a few seconds, Undertaker connects with the Tombstone into the trademark post-Tombstone cover and Undertaker gets the three count. The crowd explodes as Undertaker's theme hits the arena and he quickly stands up to his feet. The referee quickly walks over and hands him the WWE Championship belt. Undertaker holds it in his hands looking at it before holding it up into the air as a pyro display is set off from the rafter design similar to his post Wrestlemania 23 World Heavyweight Championship victory.

Winner and NEW WWE Champion - The Undertaker via pinfall @ 22:57

Lillian: Here is your winner and NEW WWE Champion, The Undertaker!

Jim Ross: FOR THE FIFTH TIME IN HIS NEARLY NINETEEN YEAR CAREER HERE IN THE WWE, THE UNDERTAKER IS WWE CHAMPION! OH MY GOD!

The Undertaker gets down on one knee and holds up the WWE Championship as the spotlight shines down on him and all the other lights in the arena are a shade of purple. Undertaker does his signature theatrics before getting back up to his feet. Undertaker gets out of the ring, walks down the ring steps and slowly begins walking up the ramp. He gets to the top of the ramp, he turns around and looks back at the ring. He turns back around and holds up the WWE Championship as the crowd cheers. For the fifth time in his near nineteen year career here in the WWE, he is WWE Champion! Smackdown fades off the air as Undertaker slowly walks backstage and the crowd continues to celebrate the victory.