Monday Night RAW| October 24th 2005| Texas; Austin Frank Erwin Center
"Cutting the head off The Viper"
We kick off RAW with a simple highlights package of TLC. It mainly shows Kane vs Triple H, Orton and Jericho and finally Justice vs Shawn Michaels. The shots of the crowd show the excitement that was in the arena that night. When the video ends we then get the normal opening package for RAW blasting over the arena. We have a small change to the video with Justice being placed last with the WWE Championship around his waist. We arent sold out tonight but we are near capacity. The crowd is electric; everyone wants to see the fallout from TLC.
Jim Ross: Hello ladies and gentleman, and welcome to Monday Night RAW! We are just 24 hours removed from the crazy event which was TLC. From Chris Jericho assaulting Randy Orton to the insane ladder match between Justice and Shawn Michaels. But the focus is now on this edition of RAW. Tonight Im joined tonight by my friend and colleague Jerry The King Lawler.
Jerry Lawler: I cant wait JR; this is going to be off the charts. We will hear from Chris Jericho about why he attacked Orton instead of finishing their incredible match last night. Then Triple H is set to come out here tonight, hell speak on whats on his mind following his victory over Kane last night.
Jim Ross: This isnt a RAW you want to miss this week Jerry. Everything is going to come full circle tonight as we make our way to the No Mercy PPV event. Itll be the final PPV of the year and something Im looking forward to.
Jerry Lawler: This is going to be great JR.
Jim Ross: One thing we can confirm is that Randy Orton
WILL NOT be here tonight. His leg injury could put him out for months. Im not too sure whats going to happen with Orton in the following weeks. I will have some more information next week when I sit down with Randy Orton at his home for an interview which will air here on Monday Night RAW!
Break Down the Walls kicks in to a mountain of heat from this crowd tonight. Out walks Chris Jericho who holds a steel chair in his right hand. Many of the fans in the crowd tonight try to get a reaction out of Jericho, however Chris just walks past them. Looking as smug as ever. His attitude is that of a man who knows no limits when it comes to skill. Slowly Jericho enters the ring, placing the chair in the middle of the ring and sitting down on it. He yells at a crew member to pass him a microphone so he can address the crowd tonight.
Chris Jericho: I made a promise to you, the people, about what I was going to do at TLC. I told each and every one of you, that by the end of the night. I would be standing tall, while Randy Orton laid in some hospital bed crying over his injuries.
Heat from the crowd.
Chris Jericho: It doesnt matter if you people like it, or you dont. Randy Orton isnt here tonight because of one reason. Only one thing in the world has stopped Randy from being here tonight. It wasnt the traffic. It wasnt his visa, not a drunken bar fight or being held in military prison for thirty days.
A You Suck chant begins toward Jericho.
Chris Jericho: Randy Orton isnt here because I made it so! I drove this chair, which Im sitting on tonight, into his skull. I watched as Orton slowly struggled to his feet only to be knocked down by me. Each time his hopes fell a little lower, his heart began to sink down into the abyss. Randy Orton tried to continue as I struck him in the knee. His eyes began to water with tears, as his family at home watched in horror. His wife watched as her husband faced an unwinnable battle against the best damn wrestler in the world today.
He sounds confident as ever and the crowd continue to boo.
Chris Jericho: Then I placed the chair around his knee and dropped the leg from the second rope. Crushing his knee and putting Randy out for the next couple of weeks. Now Orton will do his little interview with Good Old next week and play it off like it wasnt me. Hell try to make you people think that it wasnt my attack that put him on the shelf for the moment. Randy will tell you that he is taking the chance to recover.
Slowly Jericho gets off the chair and moves toward the camera.
Chris Jericho: Randy, I know how much you want to be here tonight. You want to be in this ring with me, getting your revenge. You would give everything you had to get back at me. But that isnt going to happen now is it Randy? Your career will end with this assault hanging over your head. If I havent ended your career, then I certainly shortened it by several years. Some may look at this as a bad thing Randy. Dont do that. Think of this as a new beginning. You have been given a get out of jail free card, you should be pleased. Walk away like you should, leave this to me. You can still order the event on PPV and everything. But stay home, watch on with your wife and have a couple of kids. Enjoy yourself Randy.
A small chuckle.
Chris Jericho: Because things could be much worse for you. Consider yourself very lucky that last night I didnt place that chair around your neck. Think about the ways I could have hurt you and see you got lucky. When you leave the hospital look around at the people inside. See the problems they have. You are a lucky man Randy. You had someone kind enough, nice enough, and smart enough. I give you that push out the door before you got extremely hurt. Think of what could have happened if you stayed a little longer? You might have had an accident like Ric Flair did.
Another You Suck chant begins.
Chris Jericho: This is a blessing Randy, something to embracement. Because if you dont embracement retirement, Ill make sure you embracement another chair shot to the skull. Tonight I plan to help you a little more Randy. Ill be doing a couple of things for you on the home front of World Wrestling Entertainment. Some simple things that is sure to help you out in this time of need.
Pretending to shed a tear does Jericho who is mocking Orton throughout this segment.
Chris Jericho: How sad it is going to be without you Randy (pretending to cry), you were such a great worke---.
He begins to shake his head and laughs a little.
Chris Jericho: I dont think this is the time for jokes, so Ill be serious. Last night was the end for you Randy. Whether it was the assault after the match or not. Your career MUST come to an end. Be smart for once in your worthless and wasted life. This career you have had is nothing to be proud of. A thirty day title run, riding the coattails of Triple H and kissing the ass of an overrated has been known as Ric Flair!
Major heat.
Chris Jericho: How in the world people see--- sorry, saw you as the future Ill never know. Why they would want to see the future when the present has Chris Jericho at the top of his game is a story for another day.
Fixing up his suit and then Jericho pulls out piece of paper.
Chris Jericho: Since this is such a big occasion, I thought I would do something nice. So I wrote a poem for you Randy, I hope you like it.
Coughing before he reads what is sure to be an amazing poem.
Chris Jericho: Young mister Orton so quick and strong
His skill very weak, his attitude wrong
From Triple H to Flair all over they bitched
Bringing in Orton to get them hitched
Nobody cared, for a moment of glory
Were just glad Jericho, ended this story.
The crowd boo at this effort from Jericho; however Chris begins to clap for himself. He acts like the crowd loves him; even pretending people are throwing roses at his feet.
Chris Jericho: If I cared for your opinions at all I would say thank you, but I dont. You dont see Michael Jordan asking the opinion of some guy playing basketball down in a parking lot. Im the Michael Jordan of wrest---
It appears something has struck Jericho.
Chris Jericho: No
Im not the Michael Jordan of wrestling
Michael Jordan is the Chris Jericho of basketball!
Huge heat from the crowd again.
Chris Jericho: Hate it all you want, but you know it is true. Im the best damn wrestler in the world today and nobody can say different. Randy Orton will have you believe that he is better than Chris Jericho. And you people are stupid enough to believe him. It makes me thankful that Im not like you.
Pointing out to the crowd.
Chris Jericho: This is Monday Night RAW
this is my show
Randy Orton stay home; enjoy retirement with your wife. Because nobody will miss you, nobody will remember you and nobody gives a damn about you!
Break Down the Walls hits over the arena to a chorus of heat from the crowd tonight. They boo loud as Chris Jericho exits the ring and makes his way up the ramp. His smug smile takes us out to the first commercial break of the night.
***Commercial Break***
Jim Ross: Hello and welcome back to Monday Night RAW. Before we took to the commercial break we heard some strong words from Chris Jericho heading toward the way of Randy Orton. Jerry we all know Orton is out for a couple of weeks, but I have a feeling this feud isnt over just yet.
Jerry Lawler: No way JR, this is far from over. Guys like Orton and Jericho dont forgive after one match. They dont give up at all JR. Both guys have an anger management problem, putting two guys like that together isnt going to be good. I cant see this ending for some time now.
Jim Ross: I think anger management problem is an understatement Jerry, these two can go insane if pushed over the limit.
"Child's Play" hits to a little reaction for Eugene. This simple human being makes his way down to the ramp, playing to the crowd as he does. Some of the audience shake their heads when they see Eugene, such nice people here tonight.
This Fire Burns to a solid amount of heat from the crowd tonight. Here comes a man who is very pleased with himself after gaining a victory at TLC last night. In a very good match CM Punk was able to defeat Sheamus in what was his first PPV victory. Slowly Punk makes his way down to the ring, with a microphone in his hand!
CM Punk: Are you serious
I mean I expect this from Teddy Long but not you. Eric Bischoff I asked for one thing
one little thing
it was simple, very easy. Even this idiot could have done it.
Heat from the crowd.
CM Punk: These people could have done it
I asked for competition
I asked for a title shot and I get this!
Pointing toward Eugene who claps for whatever reason.
CM Punk: I get the
Kentucky ******
I get Eugene.
Entering the ring.
CM Punk: Let me ask you this Eugene
how do you spell
W
W
E?
We wait for Eugene to answer and he begins to lean forward.
Eugene: Seven!
What, whatever.
CM Punk: This isnt competition
this is a sacrifice to your savoir
this is a death wish!
More heat for Punk who strikes Eugene in the head with the microphone. He then lays in the huge boots to the body before quickly lifting him up on his feet. Punk brings Eugene onto his shoulders, nailing him with the GTS! Eugene could be out as the ref rings the bell with this match happening.
Match 1|Singles Match
CM Punk vs Eugene
What you think this is really going to have a battle between the two. Punk acts all cocky as he goes into the cover, placing his boot on Eugene. The official slides into position and begins the count
1
2
3!
Winner: CM Punk (00:06)
This Fire Burns hits but is quickly cut off when Punk grabs his microphone.
CM Punk: Let this be a lesson to you Eric; dont push me around with this crap.
Slowly Punk goes down to the ground and grabs the head of Eugene. He pulls his hair back and gets right up to his face.
CM Punk: Im CM Punk
and you have just
been ... ... Saved!
This Fire Burns once again tonight to a solid amount of heat from the crowd. With Punk getting back on his feet the camera switches backstage. Punk is seen making his way up the ramp while mouthing off at some fans.
**Backstage- Interview Area**
The camera changes to the set of an interview with Todd Grisham, who looks very happy tonight.
Todd Grisham: Well what a way to get things going here tonight on RAW. From Chris Jericho cutting one of the more disturbing promos I have seen, to CM Punk totally destroying Eugene. Its going to be an interesting night, just like it was at TLC for my guests at this time
James Storm and Robert Roode, the WWE Tag Team Champions!
Heat.
Todd Grisham: Guys, last night you two defeated The Bashams to capture the tag titles. Who does it feel to win your first piece of gold here in the WWE?
James Storm: You know Todd, this isnt something we thought would happen
we knew it would have to happen sooner or later. Because no other team can touch us. We are the greatest tag team in the WWE because we have this!
Showing off the titles.
Robert Roode: With our victory The Church grows stronger and you can bet your life that by WrestleMania 22, we will have all the gold on RAW.
The crowd dont like that at all.
James Storm: This is a plan put in motion by one of the greatest minds in wrestling
James Mitchell.
Major heat for the mention of James.
James Storm: His vision has become our quest, his words have become our actions and his will has become our destiny. The Church is coming to a most powerful place and nothing is going to stop us. Not these fools dancing around acting like villains or heroes. We are above that. We are more powerful than any force that has ever come into this company.
Slowly Storm steps back and allows Grisham to ask another question.
Todd Grisham: The one big thing people have been asking is, why did you two screw Shawn Michaels?
No response straight away as Storm scratches his beard before grabbing the microphone.
James Storm: Why did we screw Shawn Michaels? We didnt screw Shawn Michaels, no. The fact of the matter is that Shawn got himself into a place of no return. He made a decision to try to hurt what we have created. He attempted to harm our family. And you dont do that. You dont attack the home Todd, you know that.
Robert Roode: We were just protecting the lives of our brother. We had the best interest of the family in our minds.
Todd steps in again.
Todd Grisham: Do you have anything to say to Shawn?
A small laugh from James Storm.
James Storm: Shawn, dont do anything stupid tonight. You have a match with Robert, think before you act. Dont make the wrong decision tonight. Or we will have to reaction with
violence. Think Shawn, make sure you think.
The champions walk off backstage leaving Todd Grisham to do whatever he does while waiting for the next interview.
**Backstage- Locker room**
The view now changes to a locker room somewhere in the building. We find a meditating Muhammad Hassan who is in a deep trance and his manager Daivari. Slowly Daivari signals for us to come forward quietly.
Daivari: At the moment Muhammad Hassan is in a deep, emotional trance as he prepares for his match coming up. He is cleaning the soul of all the good he has done, leaving only the bad. For Hassan to succeed, we must pray to the most evil gods in the world. In this state Hassan is more dangerous than ever, his mind is only thinking of the dark and destructive man inside him.
Hassan comes out of the trance by opening his eyes. The two men stare at each other for a moment before Daivari continues.
Daivari: No words are to be spoken to Muhammad until after his match tonight. His state of mind could cause him to attack you at any moment.
The crew quickly back up.
Daivari: Just think you guys can run off. Poor Hardcore Holly cant. He is in for one of the biggest beatings of his life tonight. The evil inside Hassan is going to come out tonight; you will not believe how powerful he is.
Heat from the crowd.
Daivari: And to that fool Jeff Hardy, you might have retained your tonight last night, dont think that was a victory. You got lucky off a mistake, something that will not happen again. Muhammad Hassan will be the Intercontinental Champion very soon. Mark my words Jeff, your title reign is coming to an end. That title is coming to the Middle East, you can be sure of that.
A Hardy chant starts up from the crowd as Hassan stands up.
Daivari: Let the games begin!
A small laugh begins from Daivari while Muhammad begins his way to the ring. The crew shut off the camera and we are going to commercial now guys. The last thing we see is Daivari doing a little praying before the match. A last minute favour from their god I guess.
***Commercial Break***
How Do You Like Me Now kicks in once we return from the commercial break. From behind the curtain appears Hardcore Holly who gets very little reaction from these fans tonight. He enters the ring and throws his hands to for some type of cheer (I think).
Da.ngr hits to a loud amount of heat for the self-proclaimed Middle Eastern Assassin Muhammad Hassan. The fans tonight do not like this man and after his appearance last night, they should all probably fear him. The announcers mention the impressive performance from Hassan last night as he walks to the ring with Daivari by his side.
Match 2| Singles Match
Hardcore Holly vs Muhammad Hassan
The match begins with a basic lock up between the two men. Hassan quickly gets a side head lock, taking Holly down to the mat. The shoulders go down for a moment, getting a one count against Holly. Some simple chain wrestling as Holly fights to his feet, slinging Hassan into the ropes. On the rebound Holly strikes with an elbow to the head, taking Hassan down to the mat. A quick cover from Holly gets a two count with little reaction from the people tonight. He grabs the head of Hassan, kicking away at the stomach. Once again Holly sends Hassan into the ropes, this time he goes for a clothesline. However Hassan ducks, turning it around into a neckbreaker; cover by Hassan gets a two count. This isnt going to be a squash and Hassan begins to drive his foot into the body. The crowd begin to boo as Hassan grabs the arm of Holly while dragging him over to the corner. A huge thrust to the back of the head rocks Holly bad. He is sent flying across the ring, with Hassan charging forward with a step up kick to the head which does look impressive. Another cover is made which gets a solid two count. A few minutes past as we hit the five minute mark of this match. At this point Holly has gained control and strikes at the head of Hassan. The Middle Eastern Assassin is sent flying into the ropes, with Holly executing a hip toss to send Hassan down. A small pop from the crowd as Holly drops an elbow before the cover, which gets a two count. With a grasp on the head of Hassan, the veteran Holly drives his knee into the stomach. A quick chop to the upper chest before Holly lifts Hassan up onto his shoulders for the Alabama Slam! The crowd look on as Hassan struggles out of it, turning into a DDT. Both men are down but not for long as Hassan quickly goes into the camel clutch. It doesnt take long before we get the tap out from Holly.
Winner: Muhammad Hassan| (07:15)
Da.ngr hits over the arena to a solid amount of heat for Hassan. Slowly the Middle Eastern Assassin gets to his feet, looking around at the crowd booing him. His eyes move toward Holly, who is struggling up to his feet. Quickly Hassan comes rushing over and clotheslines Holly from behind. The crowd get louder as Hassan drives his boots to the face of a defenceless Hardcore Holly. The attack continues when Hassan grabs Holly from the ground, pulling him to his feet, driving him back down with a huge neckbreaker to a sickening thud.
Jim Ross: This is disgusting Jerry, have we lost all decency here in the WWE? Do all competitors find the need to hurt one another after the match?
Jerry Lawler: Its about making a statement, showing youre the best.
Jim Ross: How can someone be considered the best by doing acts like that?
Jerry Lawler: I dont know JR, I cant answer that.
Hassan is seen walking up the stage and to the back.
Jim Ross: First Jericho and now Hassan, things are looking bad here on Monday Night RAW.
Jerry Lawler: Maybe I should get back in the ring, show these young guys how we do it?
Jim Ross: No Jerry, just no.
Jerry Lawler: I can still go.
Jim Ross: The chronicles of Jerry The King Lawler everybody.
**Backstage- General Managers Office**
Inside the office of Eric Bischoff now and we find him doing some paper work while keeping an eye on the monitor. His attention is broken when the door flies open.
CM Punk: Well
well
if it isnt our GM, the great Eric Bischoff. The man who made WCW such a powerful force in the wrestling business. You have done so much for wrestling over the years Eric
... you should be very proud of yourself.
Eric Bischoff: Thank you, but I sense you didnt come into my office to give me complements.
Punk begins to clap sarcastically.
CM Punk: You are smart Eric, Im glad you could tell. I came in here to ask something
its a simple question really. Why was I put in a match with a ******?!
Major heat from the crowd for the use of the word ******.
CM Punk: Tell me why
when I ask for competition
when I ask for Jeff Hardy
I get Eugene? How the hell did that happen, who had the bright idea to put the best damn wrestler in the company against a guy who cant put a sentence together?
Eric Bischoff: You won didnt you?
You can see that Punk is frustrated at the moment as he shakes his head.
CM Punk: Thats
not the point. While I have to face meaningless jobbers on this roster, we have an Intercontinental Champion who walks around like he is the greatest thing on this planet. You continue to keep the biggest star on this roster down in the dirt, while you give people like Triple H, James Storm and Sheamus air time? Give me a shot at Jeff Hardy and I promise Ill make him tap out to the Anaconda Vice in less than 5 minutes.
Eric Bischoff: Thats a pretty big claim; can I keep you on that?
CM Punk: You bet you can, Im a pure and honest man unlike Jeff Hardy. His party ways will cause him to fall down to my feet and face the punishment that I dish out.
Slowly Bischoff stands up and leans forward toward Punk.
Eric Bischoff: Next week it will be CM Punk
Small pause.
Eric Bischoff: going up against
Another pause.
Eric Bischoff: Jeff Hardy!
Huge pop from the crowd.
Eric Bischoff: In a five minute challenge. Should you win, then Ill make the Intercontinental Championship match the following week.
CM Punk: You better make some time now, because I winning this thing, no doubt in my mind.
A small chuckle from Bischoff.
Eric Bischoff: And Punk, should you lose the match, dont come running into my office again demanding anything again.
CM Punk: Itll be Jeff Hardy running in to ask for a rematch, not me.
We have a huge match set for next week with Punk finally getting his shot at Jeff Hardy. Punk has made a promise that he will need to keep. He must beat Jeff Hardy in less than 5 minutes or shut up. As Punk leaves the office Bischoff takes a seat and looks to enjoy some more of Monday Night RAW. The scene fades to black, switching back to the ringside area.
**Ringside**
The Game hits to an epic amount of pop from the crowd tonight. From behind the curtain appears Triple H who was successful last night in a tables match against Kane. It was an amazing battle which had the crowd eating out of the palm of his hand. Triple H is wearing a very nice and what could be an expensive suit to the ring. The entire crowd cheer him on as Triple H enters the ring, soaking the cheers up.
Jerry Lawler: Any idea what this could be about JR?
Jim Ross: I would think it was about what is next for Triple H in his career. He cant challenge for the WWE Championship, so I really wonder what is left for him.
Jerry Lawler: You dont think he is going to retire?
Jim Ross: You never know Jerry, what else he has to do.
Inside the ring Triple H is handed a microphone as a Triple H chant begins over the arena. With a camera shot we can see several signs, all in support of Triple H. The Game looks around the building, checking out all the fans here tonight. Slowly Triple H brings the microphone up to his lips.
Triple H: September
The fans are chanting so loud Triple H has to stop for the moment.
Triple H: Thank you
really thank you.
We continue to wait, with the crowd dying down after a good minute or so.
Triple H: 12th of September
2005 holds a special place in my heart.
Small pause while Triple H remembers what happened on this special day.
Triple H: It was a night Ill never forget
a night that will haunt me forever. Its something Ill never forget or want to forget. That night I found out just how cruel this business can be. For years I had been the one with the stables, with the men following my orders to go on the attack. Even when the attack was toward me
I had back up. Not this night, this night saw no friends, no help, no saving grace for me.
Another pause.
Triple H: I was beaten down so badly that I couldnt get up after my match. I found out
how strong a certain group was. Ladies and gentleman
September 12th 2005 was the date I lost the WWE Championship.
Instantly the crowd boo at the mention of Triple H losing what he held in such an important place.
Triple H: It was on this night that a man by the name of Justice took it into his own hands
to put his hands on my wife. I lost focus and it cost me. I did something which I never thought I would
I found someone more heartless then myself!
The crowd are silent.
Triple H: I was at the point of my career when nothing else mattered. The only thing I wanted was the WWE Championship around my waist. Nothing was my important. I said it more than once
I would pedigree my own mother to have the WWE Championship in my hands. But having Stephanie taken away from me
not being able to stop it
having to sleep knowing that she was in danger at all times. Knowing that James Mitchell and those other fools could harm her
and I couldnt do anything to stop that. It broke me to the point of no return. It made me feel something
something that had be lost years ago. It was rage, not anger, not passion
but rather love. As I lay in my bed
tossing and turning during the night
I began to feel the love I had for Stephanie once again.
How nice, the crowd pop.
Triple H: When you have something taken away from you
something that you had for so long but never saw how important it was. You than begin to feel the love you had for it
this time it was more powerful than ever. I could only think of Stephanie, nothing else was in my mind at all. It wasnt about the title
no matter how much I spoke about it
no matter how much I attempted to convince myself, I never could. It was always about Stephanie not being by my side. Without her I felt like nothing and at Unforgiven I was able to hold her in my arms for a moment. That is all I needed to pick myself up. The next night I crashed a wedding
took back my bride
and kicked more ass than ever before!
Huge pop from the crowd as they are listening to ever word.
Triple H: It didnt stop there did it?
Some more cheers from the fans.
Triple H: Survivor Series 2005
Hell in a Cell
a match that I have put on the map with the most performances with the exception of The Undertaker.
The fans go nuts for the mention of The Undertaker.
Triple H: The time was set
for the epic encounter for the ages. Who would walk out the WWE Champion? Who would survive, would anyone survive? Triple H vs Justice the biggest battle
somewhat good vs evil
in happened, it came, it has pasted. The fans watched on, wondering if I could do it. Could I defeat the biggest thing to come into the wrestling business since John Cena? The answer turned out to shock the world
I was defeated
Justice walked out
I didnt.
The crowd once again are silent, eating up every word spoken tonight.
Triple H: Then everyone began to wonder, had Triple H lost what was inside him? Had Triple H forgot how to be The Game? The King of Kings
The Cerebral Assassin has lost his touch. The man who ended the career of Mick Foley
Cheers from the crowd again for Foley.
Triple H: The man who won the 2002 Royal Rumble just six days after returning to the WWE.
This crowd is in the palm of the hand of Triple H.
Triple H: Had the man who defeated Shawn Michaels in a 40 minute Hell in a Cell clash
burned out? I was asked was it time to hang the boots up.
No say the fans.
Triple H: I heard them all, each and every one of those critics. It was time for The Game to end
for me to pass the torch. Well last night at TLC I got all those whispers, all the talk and shove it straight up the ass of the big red machine!
Major pop from the fans. Slowly Triple H unbuttons his suit and climbs onto the turnbuckle.
Triple H: Kane, Beer Money, James Mitchell and Justice
IM STILL STANDING!
These fans just cheer like mad as Triple H poses at the top turnbuckle.
Triple H: I promise to take down every single member of The Church before my career ends. Nobody is going to stop me; nobody is going to say its game over before I get vengeance. Kane was one out of five
I will finish them all. So I guess the question is whose next
in the famous words of Bill Goldberg
BEE---
Sexy Boy hits over the arena to a major cheer from the crowd. What is happening here tonight is the main question as Shawn Michaels appears at the top of the ramp. He is wearing a basic button up shirt with jeans and his cowboy hat. The fans extend their hands, however Shawn doesnt acknowledge them. His eyes are down on the floor while Triple H watches on. What could his best friend want? The two men come face to face and Michaels slowly brings his face up. We get a massive stare of at the moment and Michaels looks absolutely pissed. That could be an understatement. A microphone is handed to Shawn Michaels as they continue to lock eyes.
Shawn Michaels: Since you decided to come out here tonight and remember important dates. Allow me to remind you of one. To be honest this wasnt that long ago, October 23rd 2005!
Cheers from the people.
Shawn Michaels: Tables, Ladders and Chairs. For weeks I gave you advice Hunter, for weeks I was by your side. But what happened last night? During the ladder match
Beer Money grabbed my legs and held me back.
Major heat from the crowd.
Shawn Michaels: Can you hear them Hunter, can you?
Triple H: Yes Shawn, I can hear them.
You can see Shawn shaking his head as he begins to point at Triple H.
Shawn Michaels: Theyre booing right because last night I was screwed!
We get a HBK chant from the fans which Michaels seems to ignore.
Shawn Michaels: But these fans have got it wrong. You see I wasnt screwed by Justice, Beer Money, hell not one member of The Church screwed me over last night Hunter. Yeah they cheated, they interfered. But I dont see it as a screw job. Oh I was screwed
by someone not in the match. I will get payback on Beer Money and Ill continue to fight them. But I want to make something perfectly clear. To you, to the fans and to everyone in the back. Shawn Michaels wasnt screwed by The Church.
A small pause as Shawn Michaels gets right in the face of Triple H.
Shawn Michaels: I was screwed by Triple H!
What?! The people shake their heads, questioning what the hell is happening.
Triple H: Shawn you need to calm---
Shawn Michaels: Dont you dare go telling me to calm down. I stood by you through thick and thin, through every single problem you had. I stuck with you after you hit me with a freaking pedigree. I have always been your friend, but the one time I need you
I found nobody. I looked around for you, but found nothing. I was left to watch my dreams go down the toilet. I watched Justice go up the ladder, while I was held back. Where were you?
What seems like forever passes as we wait for the answer from Triple H.
Shawn Michaels: Hunter, where were you? Too busy for me last night?
Another long pause as Triple H still has no answer.
Shawn Michaels: Answer me damn it!
Triple H: You want an answer
the truth is I didnt come out to the ring because I didnt think I should!
What the hell does that mean?
Triple H: I watched on from my locker room as you came a few seconds away from what I couldnt do. I didnt want you to win Shawn
I have to be the man who defeats Justice before anyone else. I may not be able to take the title, but I need to pin him. I need to be the man who kills the streak. Shawn I wish I had come down to the ring, but I couldnt. Something inside of me kept me from this ring. I could have Shawn, but I didnt. I cant change that, Im sorry. But that victory must be mine. Im sorry Shawn, really
Im so sorry.
Such an honest answer as the people cant believe it.
Shawn Michaels: You always were jealous of me. You have always been the coward that stands before me Triple H. You will never be better than me, let me tell you this.
Getting nose to nose with Triple H.
Shawn Michaels: I carried you to the top of this business. Without me you would be nothing more than a freaking lackey working with lower card fools who cant even shine my shoes when I ask them. You want to know something Hunter; I never really expect help from you. Every single time I needed you
you were never in sight. You have been letting me down for so long. Im sick of it. I dont need you
I dont need you anymore. I have been waiting for you to step up and be a man for years. It never happened. Im sick of waiting for that moment. And maybe itll happen tomorrow or a month later, in a year or even in 10 years. One day you will wake up and see how much I did for you. How much I gave for our friendship. How much I cared for you as a friend. I thought of you as the best friend I have ever had.
Another pause.
Shawn Michaels: You were a brother
not anymore. You have left me hanging for so long. You have hurt me
and our friendship too much for me to continue with this.
Slowly Shawn begins to back up; he exits the ring with the fans being silent. You can see Triple H is having trouble listening to this. Michaels makes his way up the ramp, with the fans amazed at this point at what they have seen.
Triple H: Shawn
please
I
Shawn dont.
Nothing is stopping Shawn who gets to the top of the stage. He looks back at what is now his former best friend and gives one last address.
Shawn Michaels: Game Over!
The microphone is dropped at the top of the stage as Michaels disappears behind the curtain. The fans are in a sense of shock, how the hell is Triple H feeling? His eyes begin to water up as RAW goes to a commercial break. Leaving Triple H inside the ring with a strange silence over the arena tonight after that incredible moment.
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