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Monday Night RAW begins now!
*RAW logo flash*
To Be Loved hits, we get the intro video for RAW.
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*Pan across the crowd as everyone cheers for the camera, To Be Loved continues playing*
JR:
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Monday Night RAW! Im good ole JR: Jim Ross here as always alongside Jerry The King Lawler, and King, tonight we need answers.
King:
We sure do, I mean, we need champions! I wonder what management is going to do about it.
JR:
Well we are supposed to get an announcement to kick off the show regarding the World Title situation
..
*If ya smellllllll........what the Rock, is cookin.*
King:
Is he the one giving the announcement JR?
*The crowd goes nuts for The Rock*
JR:
No, I figured a McMahon would be out here. The Rock doesnt have an appearance scheduled. Whats he doing out here?
*The Rock poses for the crowd in the ring and gets a microphone.*
Crowd:
ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY!
*The Rock soaks up the praise.*
Rock:
Finally, the Rock has come
.
*He stops unexpectedly, the crowd continues the line anyway.*
Rock:
Finally, the Rock has come back, t
*He stops again. Again, the crowd finishes the saying.*
Rock:
Are you
. repeating the Rocks catchphrases? No one, and I mean NO ONE, ever says the Rocks catchphrases. So know your role and shut your mouth. Let the Great One speak.
*Major heat.*
Rock:
So if you dont mind.
If ya smelllllllll
.what the
.
*Here comes the money
.here comes the money!*
King:
Uh-oh, the Rock got interrupted again, why cant they just let the Great One talk.
JR:
Cmon King, the Rock wasnt even supposed to be here, I bet Shane has the announcement we were hoping for.
*Big pop for Shane and he stops at the top of the ramp.*
Shane:
Rock, Im sorry, but I was supposed to be the first one out here tonight, I have a very important announcement to make regarding the World Title.
Rock:
First of all, dont ever interrupt the Rock. Second, I can already tell you what your announcement is going to be
.
Shane:
Really
Rock:
Yeah, you came out here
..to tell The Rock that hes the World Champion.
*crowd gives more heat*
Shane:
Sorry Rock, but thats not it
Rock:
Then you must be here to tell me that I have a match for the World Title, that here tonight someone goes One..on One, with the Great One.
*The crowd says the saying with him, he looks pissed.*
Shane:
No, thats not it either
Rock:
Then what is it?!? What do you have to say?
Shane:
Well maybe if youd shut up for a second, I could tell you.
*Crowd pop*
Shane:
I am out here tonight to announce that this Thursday, on iMPACT!, you Rock, and nine other superstars will compete in an over-the-top-rope battle royal, with the final two competing for the World Title at
..Wrestlemania 24!
*Huge pop for the match announcement and the mention of Wrestlemania.*
*Rock is going crazy in the ring*
Shane:
And we will reveal those ten men throughout the night. But one of them isnt even on the roster, and he said he wants to meet you personally, Rock.
Rock:
Well of course he does, who doesnt want to meet the Rock face-to-face?
JR:
That match on Thursday, but tonights in-ring action starts next!
*Commercial Break*
JR:
Welcome back to Monday Night RAW, before the break, Shane McMahon had a HUGE announcement to make.
*We get video of what happened before the commercial.*
JR:
That battle-royal will be this Thursday, and the Rock will personally greet the tenth man tonight. But right now we will reveal the second superstar in the battle royal.
*Graphic display on screen, sort of like the WWE Draft one. Superstars shuffle around until it stops on
..Kurt Angle!*
JR:
Bah gawd! Kurt Angle, the Olympic gold medalist, will compete this Thursday on iMPACT!
King:
Thats all huge news, but I still wonder who this mystery man is.
JR:
Well find out tonight, but right now is RAWs first match.
*My World*
JR:
What an emotional night for this man, this is his first match since the tragic death of his wife.
Crowd:
THANK YOU JEFF, THANK YOU JEFF, THANK YOU JEFF!
King:
Well at least he is getting a warm reception here on RAW.
*Jarrett poses at the top of the ramp with his guitar as his pyros go off.*
JR:
What? Wait Ive just received word that Jeff Jarrett is the third superstar in the World Title match this Thursday, and that his opponent tonight is the fourth!
King:
Wow JR, I wonder who his opponent is, Im hoping whoever it is has a Diva for a manager.
JR:
Cant you think about anything other than women for one second!
*Wellll
Well its the Big Show!*
*Crowd heat*
King:
JR, Ive officially stopped thinking about the Divas.
JR:
Oh my god! Talk about Jarretts return to the ring, he might be out again after this one.
Ding, ding, ding: Jeff Jarrett vs. The Big Show
Jarrett jumps right into the action hitting some quick punches and kicks on Show as he was climbing over the top rope. Despite his efforts to take the big man down, Jarrett gets hit with a headbutt and falls to the ground. Show stalks Jarrett and lifts him to his feet, Jarrett explodes again hitting elbows to Shows stomach, then bounces back off of the ropes to attempt a shoulder-block, Show doesnt go down. Jarrett tries another one, but it doesnt affect the Big Show. Jarrett begins running to go off the ropes again, but Show catches him from behind and hits a throwback. Show then lifts Jarrett to his feet again, and bodyslams him to the mat, Show goes and simply steps on Jarretts chest, crushing the life out of him, Show poses to the crowd, only to get a lot of heat. Show back off of the ropes and goes for a leg drop
..NO! Jarrett rolled out of the way! Jarrett gets up and dropkicks Show to the canvas. Jarrett quickly grabs Shows legs and tries to put the figure-four on the Big Show! Its almost locked, but Shows legs are just too large to manipulate, so Jarrett gets back up and begins the long climb to the top rope. He gets up to the top as the crowd rises to their feet, sensing a big move. However Big Show is back to his feet and walks over to Jarrett in the corner, and grabs hold of his throat. In desperation, Jarrett begins digging his nails into Shows arm, and then starts bringing blows down on the Big Shows tree limb-like right arm. He gets Show to let go long enough to catch his breath and readjust himself. Jarrett waits until Show turns around and leaps for a splash! But no, Show catches him and CHOKESLAM! CHOKESLAM OUT OF MID-AIR! Jarrett lies motionless as Show simply covers him with his foot. 1
..2
..3!
Winner: Big Show via Pinfall
JR:
What an imposing force is the Big Show!
King:
I think I have my favorite for the battle royal this Thursday.
*Show isnt done however, he leaves the ring
..*
JR:
What is he doing?
*
gets Jarretts guitar
.*
King:
Oh no, this doesnt look good.
*
climbs back in the ring
*
JR:
Somebody stop him now!
King:
I cant believe that I agree with you JR.
*
lifts Jarretts head up
.*
JR:
Oh god, dont do it you monster!
*Smash! Puts the guitar around Jarretts head!*
JR:
Good gawd! What an impact!
King:
He gave him a guitar neck-tie JR.
*Show poses and receives major heat.*
*Commercial Break*
*Video of Jarrett vs. Big Show plays.*
JR:
Well Jeff Jarrett had to be taken out of here by stretcher, on a night that was supposed to be his triumphant return.
King:
Big Show is just not human JR, he must be some kind of mutant.
JR:
Well whatever he is, he acts like a class-A jerk while being it. Anyway, I am receiving word that we are getting to know the 5th entrant in the battle royal this Thursday right now.
*The draft-like graphic shows on the screen again, and the superstars begin to flash one-by-one on the titantron.*
*The crowd pops after seeing a Diva show up on screen on accident for a split second*
King:
Whos it gonna be JR?!?!
*The Undertaker shows up.*
JR:
Oh my!
King:
I told you JR that The Big Show was my favorite, but I think I might change my mind.
JR:
What a main event that is turning out to be for this Thursday on iMPACT!
*What you gon do when they come for you?*
*Crowd immediately pops as Booyaka 619 hits*
JR:
Well up next, ladies and gentlemen, the X-Division makes their RAW debut tonight.
King:
Apparently, these guys are high-flying.
JR:
Theyre definitely risk-takers to say the least.
*London Calling*
*Crowd pop as Paul London runs down to the ring.*
JR:
Well King, Paul London has certainly proved himself in the tag team ranks with Brian Kendrick, but he definitely fits the bill of the X-Division. Its not about weight limits, its about no limits.
*Nobodys Listening*
By: Linkin Park
*Crowd pops once they see Sonjay Dutt*
King:
This is our first chance getting to see Sonjay Dutt here on RAW. I wanna know, what country is that name from?
JR:
Its Indian, King.
Dutt is no stranger to the X-Division, but I know that London and Mysterio have both had success with Cruiserweights in the past.
*Hail Sabin
..Hail Sabin*
*Marks give heat, smart marks cheer. Sabin poses and joins the others in the ring.*
Ding Ding Ding: Sabin vs. Mysterio vs. London vs. Dutt
Summary:
Pretty much what youd expect from these guys, a lot of chain moves and a couple of dives to the outside in addition to the dropkicks and double-teams. There has been many WWE vs. TNA moments, leaving Dutt on the ropes for a 619, and London and Sabin deuling.
Ending:
Rey points to the sky and the crowd pops as he goes back off the ropes and hits Dutt with the 619! Dutt falls back as Rey readies himself for a springboard
.WEST COAST POP! Rey hooks the leg and the ref counts 1
..2
..NO! Broken up by London who throws Rey out of the ring, he then goes up to the top rope and measures Dutt. Sabin though is back up and goes over to London on the turnbuckle, they begin trading rights and lefts until Sabin falls back, London sets himself
Shooting Star Press! NO! Sabin rolled out of the way. Sabin turns around into a CROSS-BODY from Rey! He goes for the pin 1
..2
..threNO! Sabin kicks out and Rey lifts him to his feet, Sabin rakes his eyes and lifts him onto his shoulders, CRADLE SHOCK! The crowd boos as Sabin goes for the pin 1
.2
.3!
Winner: Chris Sabin via pinfall.
JR:
NO! Sabin just blatantly cheated to win!
King:
Hmm, maybe I like this X-Division after all.
JR:
How can you say that? Sabin is a coward, plain and simple!
King:
Hey, hes willing to do anything to win. I like that.
*We see a split-screen shot of Cryme Tyme and The Worlds Greatest Tag Team as they walk, ready for their match next.*
JR:
Up next, a number one contenders match for the tag team titles. But first, time to find out the next competitor in iMPACTs battle royal.
*The graphic is back up on the screen, it shuffles around and lands on
. Brock Lesnar! Major heat.*
*Commercial Break*
JR:
Welcome back to Monday Night RAW, and now, tag team action.
*Brooklyn
Brooklyn*
*Big pop for Cryme Tyme*
King:
Hide your wallet JR.
JR:
Oh King, cmon, these boys are very capable athletes, respect them for that.
*Worlds Greatest*
*Major heat for Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin.*
JR:
Again, this tag team contest is a number one contenders match with the winners competing in the tag title match at Wrestlemania 24.
Ding Ding Ding: Cryme Tyme vs. The Worlds Greatest Tag Team
Summary:
The match has been pretty much 2-on-1 as TWGTT has been able to make quick tags and isolate and wear down JTG, despite this, JTG has kicked out of every attempted pin cover. JTG finally got an opening and was able to make a hot tag to Shad, who cleaned house and gave Cryme Tyme a new lease on life in the match-up. After close to ten minutes of back and forth action between Benjamin and Shad, Shad seems about to end it, we join up there.
Ending:
Shad whips Benjamin into the corner and hits him with a splash, then tags JTG as he lifts Benjamin up and JTG gets in position for the G9, but Haas comes in and breaks it up. Haas throws Shad over the top rope and TWGTT double-team JTG and beat him down. Shad is back up, but Haas runs and hits a SUICIDE SENTON over the tope rope. Benjamin readjusts JTG and hits a T-BONE SUPLEX! Cover 1
.2
..3!
Winners: TWGTT via pinfall
JR:
Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin are going to Wrestlemania 24!
King:
Cmon JR, call them by their real name, their The Worlds Greatest Tag Team.
JR:
Are they promising, yes. Are they the greatest, not yet.
King:
Well, theyre going to Wrestlemania now, maybe they can prove it to you.
JR:
That remains to be seen, but right now, its time to find out the 7th man in the world title battle royal this Thursday on iMPACT!
*Once more, the graphic shows and the faces of many superstars begin to flash on the screen, it eventually lands on
Abyss!*
JR:
Wow, the monster Abyss, Ive never seen him compete personally, but if his name reigns true, this will be interesting.
*We now get a camera view of the backstage interview area where Michael Cole is standing by.*
Cole:
Its my pleasure that the man I am interviewing at this time is the eighth entrant in the battle royal this Thursday on iMPACT, he is The Game, Triple H.
*Mixed reaction for HHH*
Cole:
What are your thoughts about having to face many former TNA superstars, and WWE opponents, in a battle royal, not to mention in a six-sided ring?
HHH:
My thoughts. My thoughts are that its a shame that those scum that used to call themselves the new face of wrestling get to compete against superstars such as myself. Not only that, but they get to do it in a match that could possibly give them a World Title match. A match that would take place, at my event, a place for WWE superstars only, Wrestlemania. This much is certain, I will do anything and everything in my power to not only win the battle royal, but make sure that the main event of Wrestlemania is TNA free. And believe me, I have the tools to do so.
*He walks off.*
*Commercial Break*
JR:
Welcome back to RAW, and ladies and gentlemen, it is now time for the main event.
King:
And what a main event it is, we have eight superstars competing for a United States Title match at Wrestlemania!
JR:
You could say that this match is modeled after the Money in the Bank ladder match, except there are two contracts hanging over the ring, the two men who retrieve them will be in that match.
*My Time Is Now!*
*Biggest pop of the night so far for the Doctor of Thuganomics, John Cena.*
JR:
The former three-time WWE champ John Cena is the most focused man in the business and my pick to win this match.
*Can you dig it? SUCKAAAA*
*Mostly boos for the very arrogant Booker T.*
King:
Look JR, the 5-time champ!
*Hey! ....Hey, nothing you can say!*
*The largest heat of the night hits for Randy Orton*
JR:
Perhaps the self-proclaimed legend killer can actually put his money where his mouth is tonight.
King:
Dont say it too loudly, JR, if he hears you, he could kill your legend.
*AAH, AAH, SHAWN.*
*Huge pop for HBK*
JR:
Business has just picked up.
King:
Wow, the Heart Break Kid, hes had his fair share of ladder matches.
*Slay Me*
*Sting walks out, and everyone continues to go crazy*
JR:
Heres a sight I never thought Id see, King. STING ON RAW!
*Just Close Your Eyes*
*The tremendous amount of pop quickly changes to heat for Captain Charisma.
JR:
I cant say that Im happy to see Christian Cage back on RAW.
*Crush You Up*
*Tremendous pop from smart marks for Joe, the rest of the crowd follows suit.*
King:
Heres a sight I thought Id never see on RAW, Samoa Joe!
*Slow Chemical*
JR:
OH MY GAWD!
King:
Oh no, Kane is here, this wont end well.
*The other superstars attack Kane on the ramp.*
Ding Ding Ding: Eight-man two-contract ladder match
Summary:
There were many quick attempts at climbing the ladders and mostly what youd expect from a ladder match: amazing spots. Randy Orton hit Cena and Booker with a double-RKO off of the top of the ladder, Joe gave Christian a Muscle-Buster to the out side of the ring, only to be Chokeslammed out on to the floor and a ladder by Kane. However Sting was able to use his baseball bat to level Kane and apply the Scorpion Deathlock long enough to incapacitate Kane and roll him out of the ring. This leaves Sting on the ascent in pursuit of a contract.
First Contract Ending:
Sting climbs the ladder and is the only one in the ring, until Orton climbs in and begins to go up the ladder after Sting. They trade punches and Sting is able to overpower Orton and shove him off of the ladder, he keeps reaching for the contract but Orton is back up and begins to climb again, he is holding something behind his back. Sting goes to punch Orton again, but instead gets hit with THE BASEBALL BAT! Sting appears to be out cold and falls off the ladder, Orton retrieves the first contract.
Summary Part 2:
With Sting seemingly out of the equation, Christian, Cena, Booker, and HBK all set up and climb two ladders and begin brawling on top, when Kane gets back up and climbs into the ring. Kane walks up to the ladders and pushes the one holding Christian and Cena over and both men fall to the outside.
Second Contract Ending:
Kane now focuses on the ladder holding HBK and Booker, he starts trying to pull HBK down, but he comes down anyway and delivers SWEET CHIN MUSIC to Kane who falls out of the ring. HBK then sees Booker going for the contract and climbs the ladder again very quickly to begin trading rights and lefts with Booker. Booker gains control however and sets HBK up for a finisher, BOOKEND!! But they land out of the ring on top of Cena and Christian!!! The ring is completely clear now and one ladder is left standing right underneath the second contract. Everyone is out of the ring, but someone gets back in and begins to climb the ladder to regain the contract as the crowd goes nuts
.STING!
Winners: Randy Orton and Sting retrieve contracts.
JR:
Oh my god King! We will see Orton and Sting at Wrestlemania! What a match!
King:
Wow, how did Sting do it?
*Sting poses for the crowd, receiving lots of praise the whole time.*
*Camera switches to backstage where The Rock walks in the back*
JR:
Well coming up next, The Rock greets the tenth member in this Thursdays battle royal, personally.
*Commercial Break*
*If ya smellllll
.what the Rock, is cookin*
*The same amount of heat as earlier for the Rock.*
JR:
Its finally time to find out the final two men in the battle royal set for this Thursday on iMPACT!
King:
Well it doesnt really matter
JR:
Why is that King?
King:
You heard the Rock, he said that hes winning the World Title no matter what.
JR:
Oh brother.
Rock:
Alright, apparently some jabroni on the back wants to meet the Rock personally, well the Rock says Just Bring It!.
*The titantron shows Shane McMahon in his office.*
Shane:
Hey Rock, I know youre eager to meet our guest of honor but we still have to find out who the ninth man in the battle royal is.
*The Draft-like graphic makes its final appearance, with the same superstars shuffling around for what seemed like forever, then it finally stops
on STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN!*
*Large pop*
JR:
STONE COLD, STONE COLD!
King:
That makes it Angle, HHH, Abyss, Undertaker, Big Show, Jarrett, The Rock, Lesnar, and Stone Cold Steve Austin!
JR:
What a match that will be.
Rock:
You think the Rock is intimidated, you believe that the Rock is somewhat worried about the Texas Rattlesnake?
Shane:
No, but this man, your guest, might have something to say about that.
*The lights go out, and there is absolute silence for what seems like forever.*
*A guitar riff begins.*
*YOU ARE, YOU ARE
I AM, I AM!*
*Every person in the arena stands and cheers at the top of their lungs.*
*A.J. Styles, wearing long tights and his vest, emerges from behind a wall of sparks.*
*The largest pop of the night.*
*A.J. poses and begins walking to the ring, the Rock starts talking while hes coming through the ropes.*
Rock:
This is it, this is who you bring out? Who in the blue hell are you?
*Before A.J. answers, Rock interrupts.*
Rock:
No, I know who you are
..with the tights, head covered, from TNA, youre Shark Boy!
*heat*
AJ:
No, but Shark Boy probably could kick your ass as well.
*Pop and laughter, The Rock looks angry.*
Rock:
The Rock knows who you really are, but I wouldve expected something more from The Phenomenal One.
*The two step closer and stare down, the crowd goes nuts seeing the two legends in the ring.*
*A.J. begins stepping away, only to turn around and hit THE PELE!*
JR:
Oh my god! We have combustible elements here King.
King:
Yeah! Look at them go!
*A.J. continues to beat down the Rock, hits a standing dropkick, and lifts Rock back to his feet.*
JR:
The Rock is getting beat like the proverbial government mule!
King:
Is he ever!
*A.J. lifts him and sets up for the Styles Clash!*
King:
Hes got em JR.
JR:
Here it comes!
*The Rock squirms out however, and leaves the ring, going to the back.*
JR:
Hes running like a scalded dog!
King:
The Rock isnt running, hes saving himself for the battle royal on Thursday.
JR:
A battle royal that now contains The Phenomenal A.J. Styles!
*AJ poses on the ropes and the crowd cheers as Rock goes to the back holding his jaw.*
JR:
Thats this Thursday on iMPACT, tune in folks, because its sure to be Phenomenal!
*AJ continues posing.*
*Legal stuff in the lower right-hand corner.*
*RAW logo flash*
THE END
