WWE 2009- Fast Forward to Future

**X-Power** · Subject: WWE 2009- Fast Forward to Future Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:43 pm

I started planning for this BTB at around the time before Summerslam and after the Great American Bash. So, the roster is like it was then and any new acquisitions may be added in over time, so I hope you don’t mind large rosters. I don’t think a back-story is really needed as the champions and roster will be explained soon and I don’t want to use up any potential feuds. I am going to be writing all three shows and they start in the first week of the wrestling year. Wrestlemania 25 will be written in extended recap to give readers an idea of what feuds are going on as some may continue or end. Hopefully, you will like my fourth BTB which is definitely my most planned out be the booker so far. My first aim is to get past the first week and then eventually to the first PPV which will be Backlash. After that I will just aim to keep writing my BTB and try to get it up there as one that is recognized. I write full shows and medium sized matches. My shows are maybe slightly larger than usual and maybe that is due to the extended roster. My PPVs will also be around 10 matches but I don’t think length of shows is an issue as it is fantasy booking after all. There’s an introduction for you and also thank you Static X for the great banner.

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**Y2J** · Subject: Re: WWE 2009- Fast Forward to Future Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:46 pm

Looks nice X. I have not really caught up with all of your shows on the 'other' forum, so I will try to do so here. Don't worry, I will give away no spoilers Wink

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GardsJr · Not a Jobber Number of posts: 10 Registration date: 2008-07-19

Looks good Brandon, hope to see you go further with this even though you are 3 weeks in already.

**X-Power** · Subject: Re: WWE 2009- Fast Forward to Future Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:04 am

Wrestlemania 25

DARK MATCH
Light Heavyweight Championship

Evan Bourne vs. Chavo Guerrero vs. Kazarian vs. The Miz vs. Elijah Burke vs. Colt Cabana vs. Jamie Noble vs. Stevie Richards vs. Colin Delaney vs. Little Guido vs. Super Crazy vs. The Brian Kendrick vs. Jimmy Wang Yang vs. Gregory Helms vs. Jesse vs. Homicide vs. TJ Wilson vs. Kenny Dykstra vs. Curt Hawkins vs. Zack Ryder

(Over the Top Rope Battle Royale)

Vince McMahon decided to revive the title for the ECW brand and this match was decided on the Raw before Wrestlemania, with no superstars announced for it.

This epic pre-show match was set to crown the newest Light Heavyweight Champion following the title’s resurrection. There was much quick elimination, and it ended with the final eight competitors being Bourne, Chavo, Kazarian, Burke, Richards, Kendrick, Yang and Helms. With this number of people in the ring, Kazarian took advantage and hit a missile dropkick into the middle of a crowd, eliminating Burke, Kendrick and Yang immediately. Helms then threw Kazarian over the top rope, but he skinned the cat. As Helms celebrated, he was tossed over by Richards who was just as soon tossed over by Chavo. With the final three men being Kazarian, Bourne and Guerrero, they all set about eliminating the other two. As Kaz had Chavo in a head scissors over the apron, Bourne lifted Chavo’s legs to aid Kazarian. However, Evan was put in a head scissor position by Chavo, meaning Kazarian eliminated both Chavo and Bourne. He was celebrating with the title post match.

WINNER- Kazarian by ELIMINATION in 8:30

MATCH 1
Open Challenge
Jeff Hardy vs. ???
(Single)

Jeff Hardy felt he needed to stand up and prove himself so he issued an open challenge for Wrestlemania. He said he would only wrestle somebody who had his respect.

Jeff Hardy made an open challenge as he came out with no Wrestlemania opponent. He waited, and eventually his brother Matt Hardy answered the call, and the match was made. The match was very back and forth, with Jeff scoring a near fall after a Whisper in the Wind, and Matt almost winning after a top rope Side Effect. The finish came when Matt went for the Twist of Fate but Jeff reversed it into one of his own. He went for the Swanton but Matt dodged and went up top for the leg drop. He jumped, but at the last moment in a photo finish, Jeff moved out of the way and rolled Matt up for the win. After the match, the brothers celebrated together and shook hands to show respect for each other.

WINNER- Jeff Hardy by PINFALL in 14:07

MATCH 2
World Tag Team Championship
Kane +Abyss © v Rey Mysterio +El Generico
(Tag Team)

After a very long feud with Rey Mysterio, Kane put his mask back on. They both then found partners and began a tag team feud, with many brutal matches. After Kane and Abyss won the titles, they began fighting over the championship which would climax tonight.

This match was made after three months of feuding. The heels dominated most of the match, as they targeted Mysterio. Eventually, Generico was tagged in after Mysterio reversed a Black Hole Slam into a tornado DDT. The finish came soon after, as Generico gave Abyss a Brainbustaahh. He turned around, only to eat a Chokeslam. Mysterio ran in and tried to fight off Kane, but he was thrown off the Big Red Machine and right through to the outside, landing hard on the floor. As Abyss scrambled slowly into the ring, Kane tagged himself in and delivered another brutal Chokeslam to Generico for the win, retaining the tag titles.

WINNERS- Kane +Abyss by PINFALL in 10:59

MATCH 3
Raw v Smackdown
Chris Jericho vs. Christian Cage
(Single)

After the Raw v Smackdown match was again announced it was made annual, Christian Cage returned and immediately became Smackdown’s representative. After hearing of this, Chris Jericho became Raw’s representative, wanting to face his former tag team partner in action.

After the Raw v Smackdown match was declared annual, these former tag partners were chosen as their brands representatives. The match was very grounded and submission based, and Christian almost submitted to the Walls of Jericho early on. The match took a turn after this, and Jericho dominated for a while. Cage got back in as Jericho missed a Lionsault. Cage went for the Unprettier but it was reversed magnificently into the Walls of Jericho. Christian went extremely close to tapping, but eventually grabbed the ropes. The finish came as Cage was up top, but Jericho had been playing possum and quickly got up. He went for a top rope Codebreaker, but Cage pushed him off to the mat below and delivered a Frog Splash followed by an Unprettier for the win.

WINNER- Christian Cage by PINFALL in 14:21

MATCH 4
ECW Championship
Rob Van Dam © v Sabu v Tommy Dreamer v The Sandman
(Extreme Rules 4-Way Dance)

An all ECW original match was made with 6 originals returning with 3 qualifying and the other 3 leaving without a contract. Sabu, Dreamer and Sandman beat Tazz and Mick Foley, who stayed as commentators and Jerry Lynn respectively?

After all ECW Originals qualified for this match, it was made extreme rules and elimination. The first elimination came when the Sandman grabbed a Singapore Cane and went for his signature Black Russian Leg Sweep on RVD, but it was reversed and Van Dam performed the Leg Sweep on the Sandman, eliminating him with his own finisher. Next eliminated was Tommy Dreamer, who fell victim to an Arabian Facecrusher through a chair and table. This left RVD and Sabu, who both fought at it with various weapons and maneuvers. The finish came as Sabu was laid outside on a table after a missed suicide dive. Van Dam took a ladder from the outside and set it up in the ring, before giving a Five Star Frog Splash to Sabu who was outside of the ring. He pinned him after they were both out for at least 20 seconds.

WINNER- Rob Van Dam by ELIMINATION in 16:59

MATCH 5
Grudge Match
Edge vs. Mr Kennedy
(Single)

This feud began when Edge cost Mr Kennedy a shot in the Money in the Bank, resulting in Kennedy claiming this was the second and final time this would happen. Many brawls and battles would occur, with the end prize being only respect.

Before the match began, Edge delivered a cheap shot to Kennedy and hit him with a chair, before rolling him into the ring and officially starting the match. Due to this pre match attack, Edge dominated the beginning of the match and almost won after an Edgecution. He continued to get the upper hand but this changed as he went for a spear against the ropes but Kennedy moved and Edge was sent crashing and burning to the outside. Kennedy then dominated this match, but Edge fought back numerous times, illegally getting the upper hand once again after using the ropes for leverage in a submission. The finish came as both men were on the turnbuckle and Edge was pushed off. Kennedy went for a crossbody but was caught with a mid air Spear for a victory to Edge.

WINNER- Edge by PINFALL in 12:02

MATCH 6
Money in the Bank
Booker T vs. Lance Cade vs. Kofi Kingston vs. MVP vs. R-Truth vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. Kevin Steen vs. John Morrison
(8-Man Elimination to Triple Threat Ladder)

Qualifying matches were held for this MITB match. Booker T beat Mr Kennedy in an inter-brand match, and then Kofi Kingston beat Edge in a huge upset. Lance Cade beat D-Lo Brown on Raw and then the unlikely team of MVP and R-Truth beat Priceless in a tag qualification match. Morrison beat Matt Hardy and Kevin Steen beat Chris Harris in ECW qualifying matches and Shelton last qualified by cheating to beat Jeff Hardy.

This year the Money in the Bank ladder match was changed to an elimination extreme rules match where it would be like a TLC match until the final three competitors. In this final three, the men would fight to grab the briefcase. Eliminated first was Kofi Kingston and then Lance Cade, who both fell off a ladder simultaneously after brawling on top. Next eliminated was John Morrison who took a Bookend on to a table leading to his demise. In the final 5, first eliminated was Kevin Steen through being thrown off a ladder and through a table courtesy of R-Truth. Next out was Shelton, who went for a Paydirt off the top of a ladder but crashed and burned after a reversal. Thus the final three would be Booker, R-Truth and MVP. The finish came when R-Truth threw MVP out of the ring before ascending the ladder. He was about to grab the briefcase but the Booker T climbed the ladder and dragged Truth down to being seated on top of the ladder. Booker went for a suplex, but Truth reversed it into a vertical suplex right off the ladder. He reached for the briefcase, but out of nowhere MVP ran up the ladder and landed the Drive by Kick at the top. Truth fell back, but he was still on the ladder, but then MVP kicked the ladder away with Truth stuck in it. He grabbed the briefcase however, and pulled it down as he fell to the ground, before celebrating with it.

WINNER- MVP by EVENT in 25:12

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**X-Power** · Subject: Re: WWE 2009- Fast Forward to Future Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:04 am

MATCH 7
Grudge Match
Batista vs. John Cena
(Single)

After months of teasing this feud, including being in the same Survivor Series team and being part of the final 3 in the Royal Rumble. Eventually, after a controversial main event on Raw, they decided to make a one on one match to decide who was truly the greater of the two. Stipulations were made that if Batista did not use the figure 4 leg lock, John Cena would not use the STFU. This was not made official, but the two men wanted a pinfall victory so it was agreed with each other.

This match billed for the ages began with 5 minutes of back and forth action, in which neither superstar gained an advantage. After this, Batista landed a Spear to change the momentum. He then proceeded to land a Spinebuster and get in control. Batista stayed in momentum until Cena landed an FU but only got a two. The match was then even for a while again. The finish came with Cena having the momentum as he lifted Batista for the FU, but the Animal floated over and picked Cena up for the Batista Bomb. He was about to bring Cena down but the move was then reversed into the STFU. Cena kept Batista in the hold for a good 30 seconds and Batista almost made it to the ropes, but in the end he had to tap.

WINNER- John Cena by PINFALL in 15:47

MATCH 8
Losers Pose Nude for Playboy
Beth Phoenix +Katie Lea Burchill vs. Melina +Mickie James
(Tag Team)

When Katie Lea defeated Mickie James for the Women’s Championship, she and Beth Phoenix sided in a faction against Melina and Mickie. A heated feud came of it, and Playboy eventually found itself in the equation. None of the 4 women wanted to pose for Playboy but nevertheless two would have to after this match.

This was the only Women’s match on the card, and it was a Raw tag team match. The stipulation was that the losers would need to pose naked for Playboy. Mickie James began in the ring with Women’s Champion Katie Lea. The offense was very balanced and quick until Beth Phoenix was tagged in and used her power to dominate both Mickie and Melina. The heels dominated through Beth for quite some time until Burchill was tagged in. Melina and Burchill went at it after a reversed Twisted Sister and the match became even again. The faces almost won after Katie broke up a pin by Mickie on Beth after a DDT. The end came when Mickie went for a Mick Kick on Katie but she dodged and Melina instead was hit by accident. As Mickie apologized, Burchill hit her with the Twisted Sister for the win.

WINNERS- Beth Phoenix +Katie Lea Burchill in 8:49

MATCH 9
World Heavyweight Championship
CM Punk © vs. Shawn Michaels
(30 Minute Iron Man)

After Shawn Michaels won the Royal Rumble, he officially decided that he would retire at Wrestlemania, win or loss. He challenged World champion CM Punk who immediately accepted, revealing that HBK was his mentor and he would be glad to crush him. The rivalry got personal and after Punk brought Bret Hart in, HBK decided to change the match to a 30 minute iron man match.

This match was billed as Shawn’s last match in the WWE. The match began with Punk taking the early advantage. This match was a technical masterpiece, with both Punk and HBK using technical moves and submissions early on. The first fall came as Punk was on the outside laid out. Shawn went for the springboard moonsault but Punk moved, and HBK crashed right through the announce table. Punk then rolled HBK into the ring, and hit a moonsault of his own for the first three count. The second fall came as HBK was on a roll. He went for the Sweet Chin Music but Punk ducked and hit the GTS for another fall making it 2-0. The next event happened as Punk set up Shawn in the corner and went for the Pepsi Plunge, but Shawn grabbed his legs and reversed the move into a Sharpshooter, in which Punk had to tap. The score was leveled soon after as after Shawn came back from Punk domination, he hit a Sweet Chin Music out of nowhere as Punk was flying through the air. At the 25 minute mark, HBK got ahead as he reversed the GTS into a Tornado DDT before hitting an Elbow Drop. However, later after a comeback by Punk, he slapped the Anaconda Vice on HBK in the middle of the ring, forcing him to tap and leveling the scores 3-3. With one minute to go and with Shawn just tapping, Punk decided to apply the hold again. After 20 seconds of fighting, Shawn managed to somehow reverse the submission into a Sharpshooter. His face went red from the pressure and he forced Punk to tap with just one second left on the clock, thus vacating the World Heavyweight Championship.

WINNER- Shawn Michaels by EVENT in 30:00

MATCH 10
WWE Championship
The Undertaker © vs. Triple H
(Last Man Standing)

As the Undertaker lost his WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble, he announced that he would retire at Wrestlemania. Vickie Guerrero decided to give him the perfect sendoff by giving him a final shot at the title. Triple H and played many mind games, including bringing in Kane and brutalizing him, but the Undertaker shot back by torturing Stephanie McMahon. The rivalry got so intense that it was decided that only a match as brutal as Last Man standing could resolve it and end the Undertaker’s career.

This match began in the ring and without weapons and stayed that way for 10 minutes. Both stars used everything in their arsenal during this time. Triple H hit a Pedigree but it only received a 6 count from the referee. After Taker crotched himself on the ropes trying to land a big boot, HHH pushed him off the apron and the action spilled to the outside. Taker was slammed into the steps and hit with a chair as Hunter got a vast upper hand. A holy crap moment happened when Triple H was going for a pedigree through the announce table but the Undertaker reversed it into a Back Body drop. He then went into the ring and ascended the top rope, before delivering a leg drop to HHH through the announced table, but this move only garnered a count of 8 from the referee. The finish came in the ring with a table set up inside and the Undertaker very groggy after a steel chair shot. HHH went for the pedigree, but the Undertaker reversed it somehow into a Chokeslam. He then placed Triple H onto the table before going to the top rope. However, Taker took a long time due to his tiredness, and HHH caught up to him and also descended the top rope. They traded punches and Taker went for a Chokeslam off the top, but he took a rake to the eye. HHH then went for the Pedigree, but the Undertaker flipped him upside down into position for the tombstone. He taunted cutting his throat before jumping from the top and delivering a diving tombstone, right through the table set up in the ring. Taker did a final taunt as the referee counted to ten, before the legendary dead man disappeared and left in his proposed retirement, never to be seen again. This meant that both of the major titles in the WWE would be vacated following this epic Wrestlemania.

WINNER- The Undertaker by EVENT in 21:19

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**Y2J** · Subject: Re: WWE 2009- Fast Forward to Future Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:58 am

Nice Wrestlemania results X. I would have personally loved to see Punk vs. Michaels, not only the match but also the build up with the return of Bret Hart. It had a nice feel to it with both the hometown icons coming out as World Champions, even though it was crushed by them retiring. It was nice to see that you pretty much assured an MVP World Title reign with his Money in the Bank win, and the Christian vs. Y2J, Kennedy vs. Edge and Fatal Four Way ECW match are matches that I would want to see IRL. A great show overall, even though they were just results.

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**X-Power** · Subject: Re: WWE 2009- Fast Forward to Future Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:38 am

The roster and champions can be found out as we go along, as I have lost the original roster and there is much editing involved, as with the champions.

It might be more fun as a secret as well!

Raw Week 1 Preview

At Wrestlemania, both Raw and Smackdown were left without major World Champions. General Manager Mike Adamle has talked to Smackdown General Manager Vickie Guerrero, and the two have come up with matching plans for crowning their respective champions. The real question though, is who will end up as Raw’s champion, and when?

There are going to be new contenders to the tag team titles, and they will be decided on Raw. Cryme Tyme fights Team 3D for the number one contendership to the World Tag Team Titles, who will prevail and face champions Kane and Abyss? And will the team of Rey Mysterio and El Generico be looking for retribution?

Speaking of Rey Mysterio, he is set to be in a match for Raw but there is no clue as to who his opponent will be. Rumors have spread saying that this match will somehow be involved with the vacant World Heavyweight Title. Can the brave luchador overcome his challenge and who will he end up facing?

An actual title match is set for Raw and it is a triple threat for the Intercontinental Championship. Champion Lance Cade will take on former champions Kofi Kingston and Santino Marella in 3-Way action. Can he overcome not one, but two opponents as he prepares for this match on Raw? Or will the prestigious title change hands tonight if Kofi Kingston or Santino Marella can make the pin?

Raw’s delicious divas will also be in action as they will all compete in an 8 Woman Tag match. It will be Women’s champion Katie Lea, pairing with Beth Phoenix, Velvet Sky and Jillian Hall, against Melina, Mickie James, Candice Michelle and Kelly Kelly. Which beautiful team will be victorious?

CM Punk lost his World Heavyweight Title last night to the retiring Shawn Michaels, forcing it to be vacated. He said himself that he felt he needed to prove himself to his fans and he will have the chance to do that on Raw as he takes on Chuck Palumbo in singles action.

At Wrestlemania last night, John Cena picked up a win and will be looking for a title opportunity to come his way. The ones from last night that were not so lucky will also be looking to rebound, with Chris Jericho, Batista and Booker T all looking to re-establish themselves as dominant Raw superstars.

Announced Matches

Chris Jericho v El Generico

Team 3D v Cryme Tyme

Chuck Palumbo v CM Punk

Lance Cade v Santino Marella v Kofi Kingston

Katie Lea Burchill +Beth Phoenix +Velvet Sky +Jillian Hall v Mickie James +Melina +Candice Michelle +Kelly Kelly

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Walking_Tall · Subject: Re: WWE 2009- Fast Forward to Future Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:44 am

Chris Jericho v El Generico
Team 3D v Cryme Tyme
Chuck Palumbo v CM Punk
Lance Cade v Santino Marella v Kofi Kingston
Katie Lea Burchill +Beth Phoenix +Velvet Sky +Jillian Hall v Mickie James +Melina +Candice Michelle +Kelly Kelly

I have read this show before though I think I will drop a review of it anyway. Just letting others know it is great.

**Y2J** · Subject: Re: WWE 2009- Fast Forward to Future Mon Jan 19, 2009 6:42 am

Announced Matches

Chris Jericho v El Generico
Coz he pwns.

Team 3D v Cryme Tyme
Meh, not sure, but Cryme Tyme are shitness.

Chuck Palumbo v CM Punk
He just came off a Wrestlemania main event, and just like Jericho, he pwns, just not as much.

Lance Cade v Santino Marella v Kofi Kingston
Santino is awesomeness tbfh.

Katie Lea Burchill +Beth Phoenix +Velvet Sky +Jillian Hall v Mickie James +Melina +Candice Michelle +Kelly Kelly
More talented Diva's team im my opinion, but regarding this match and their whole divsion, meh.

Show please, it is a simple matter of copy and paste, rit? Razz

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**X-Power** · Subject: Re: WWE 2009- Fast Forward to Future Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:34 am

Heat Results

MATCH 1
Chuck Palumbo def. Jack Gabriel
(Single)

MATCH 2
Paul Burchill def. Matt Striker & Hardcore Holly & Val Venis
(Fatal 4-Way)

MATCH 3
Velvet Sky def. Kelly Kelly
(Single)

MATCH 4
D-Lo Brown +Paul London def. Ted DiBiase +Cody Rhodes
(Tag Team)

Raw Week 1

Cole- Ladies and gentleman welcome to Monday Night Raw.
King- We have a very special Raw tonight as it is the first WWE show of the wrestling year.
Cole- But before we get started with some action, our General Manager Mike Adamle is in the ring and is ready to make an announcement.

Mike Adamle begins the show in the ring with a microphone.

Adamle- Welcome fans, to the first Monday Night Raw of the year… or the wrestling year I guess. Now last night’s Wrestlemania was an eventful one. We saw both major titles change hands last night, only to be retired moments later. This means that both the WWE Championship and the World Heavyweight Championship are vacant. Now, we must obviously have a champion on Raw, and I have devised a way of finding one from our plentiful and talented roster. I have talked to Wednesday Night Smackdown’s Vickie Guerrero, mother of the late Eddie Guerrero, and she and I have come up with matching plans to crown our respective brand’s world champions. There will be an eight man tournament. That’s right, on the next few weeks of Raw; we will have 8 men competing in a King of the Ring style tournament to determine the World Heavyweight Champion. The matches will be over the next four weeks with the final and champion crowning match taking place at Backlash. As to who will be competing in this tournament we will not reveal all the participants now, but we will reveal the men fighting in this tournament tonight. As you may have heard, Rey the Mysterious will be in action and he will wrestle one of the men he faced last night at Wrestlemania XXX… I mean XXV… I mean 25, sorry. Rey Mysterio, in one on one action tonight, will be facing none other than the monster from the abyss… Abyss! And in the main event, we will have two men who both fought last night at Wrestlemania. We will have John Cena taking on Booker G in the champ-

Booker T’s music plays and he walks down the ramp.

Booker- Booker G? Who the hell is Booker G? I am Booker T, and I am a former World Heavyweight Champion, so I know how that title looks on me, and damn it looks good. John Cena, I have beaten you before and I won’t hesitate to do it again. Trust me, I can hang with the elite and I prove it by being a five time, five time, five time, five time, five time WCW-

Booker T is cut off by John Cena’s music and Cena appears on stage.

Cena- We get the picture Booker G, but this ain’t WCW, this is the WWE, where I am a three time, count them, WWE Champion.

Booker- That may be all well and good but no statistic written on paper can counteract the fact that I will win our match tonight. I mean, you haven’t even been World Heavyweight Champion.

Cena- That’s all well and good but that seems to be a statistic as well and it won’t play any effect on our match. You're not king anymore Booker, and you’re definitely not gonna be the champ. As for me, I know that I haven’t won this title before but I believe in first times. I will beat you tonight and then at Backlash, for the first time, I will become the World Heavyweight Champion. And speaking of first times, maybe tonight will be the first time that Booker T will be able to back up his words and deliver in his match. Because you are all talk Booker, and talking won’t get you to the top.

Booker- John, you don’t even know what the top is. You and all the other vermin on Raw should just bow down and make way for the true World Heavyweight Champion. You claim that I am all talk but did talking get all my numerous championships and accomplishments that far outweigh yours? And I don’t think that talking will beat your ass down tonight in the ring. Actually, why wait for the main event, I’ll take you now!

Cena- Oh yeah, well you want some? Come get some!

Cena runs into the ring where Booker is standing and rolls up his sleeves, ready to fight. Booker backs away and looks reluctant to brawl, instead shaking his finger at Cena.

Adamle- Hold it right there guys, nobody will be getting some until your match tonight. I want this to be a fair bout and one without distraction, so nobody will be brawling now.

Booker rolls out of the ring.

Booker- I don’t need to take you now anyway peasant. We will see who is superior tonight in the ring.

Cena- I guess we will, but rest assured I am superior and you are just a stepping stone because at Backlash when this tournament is over and done, you will hear me say… ‘The champ is here!’

The camera cuts to backstage where we see Batista watching the promo on a monitor with a serious look on his face.

Cole- Wow, we could see some tension there between Booker and Cena who will face off tonight.
King- And what about that huge announcement! An 8 man World Heavyweight Championship tournament right here on Raw to crown a new champion!
Cole- With 4 competitors already named, the whole locker room is vying for a spot in this.
King- And so are the two men ready to face off after the break.
Cole- For the first time ever we will have Chris Jericho versus El Generico in the first Raw match of the wrestling year!

***COMMERCIAL***

MATCH 1
Chris Jericho v El Generico
(Single)

The two wrestlers lock up as the referee rings the bell. Generico gets the upper hand with a standing armbar. Jericho twists himself around, but Generico continues the armlock and gets a head scissors which he takes Jericho down with. Jericho springs back up but the armbar is applied again. This time though, Jericho grabs the ropes, and the referee tells them to separate. Generico pushes Jericho off the ropes and he rebounds into the opposite ones, before hitting Chris with a tornado STO. Jericho groggily gets to his feet and Generico Irish whips him again into the ropes, before bending over. Jericho stops however, and hits a fame asser on the bent over body of Generico. Both men get up and grapple, but Jericho gets the upper hand with a hammerlock. He presses the back of his legs, forcing Generico to his knees, before slapping him across the back of his head. He then dropkicks Generico right in the back before hitting a falling front elbow drop. He puts him in a full nelson while lying down, but Generico rolls through into a small package. 1…..2….. Jericho rolls through and stands up, while keeping Generico in the full nelson. He then falls forward, hitting the breakdown. Jericho boots him in the throat, before running and jumping off the second rope, going for the Lionsault, only for Generico to roll out of the way. Jericho crashes and burns before recovering on his knees. Generico then flies off the ropes and hits Jericho with a crossbody, bending his legs back awkwardly. Generico then goes to the top rope and is about to jump for a moonsault, but then Kane’s music starts playing. Generico looks to the stage but nobody is there. Jericho uses the minor distraction to get to his feet and walk to the turnbuckle. He hits Generico who is facing the other direction. He goes for a back suplex off the top but he does not budge, and Jericho is forced to ascend the top rope. On the top, Generico manages to turn around and the two are face to face. Jericho tries to smash his face into the top, but Generico blocks it and picks him up for the Brainbustaahh. He goes for the move but Jericho reverses it into a Codebreaker off the top. Both men fall to the ground exhausted and the referee begins counting. 1…2…3…4…5…6...7… Jericho crawls over to Generico’s limp body, 8…9… He covers with his feet on the ropes, 1…..2…..3

WINNER- Chris Jericho by PINFALL in 8:15

As Jericho celebrates in the ring, a voice is heard.

Voice- I saw that.

Mike Adamle appears on the titan tron.

Adamle- Chris Jericho, you cheated, and here on Raw we do not participate in our matches that way. Now as the referee did not see it, you did officially win the match, but I can give your opposition a chance to get back at you. So next week, there will be a rematch with El Generico taking on Chris Jericho once again. And hell, why not make it a World Championship Tournament match. So next week, we will see who shouts ‘Ole’.

Adamle walks to the back as Chris Jericho finds a microphone.

Jericho- You know what, that’s no problem. I won the first time, so the second time must be easy… right? As long as me beating El Generico for the second time next week gives me the respect I deserve here on Raw, then I am all for it. If anybody has any problems with my intentions then they can say something but I guess nobody has the guts to stand in my way.

He pauses and looks to the apron.

Jericho- That’s what I thought, nobody is going to say anything-

He is cut off by Randy Orton’s music and RKO walks to the ring.

Orton- Chris, I understand your pain. This second coming to the WWE hasn’t exactly been how you wanted now has it? I mean, straight after you debuted, interrupting the Age of Orton; you lost your very first pay per view match against me. The Age of Orton reigned supreme for eight glorious months, but sadly it got cut short due to an unforeseen injury. Well, guess what, I am back and ready to begin the Age of Orton again.

Jericho- Randy, it seems to me that we both want the same things. I mean, you and me both want respect and reward here on Raw, and both of us will try our hardest to get just that. I will get to the top through this championship tournament by beating El Generico next week. And you… well…

Orton- I am already at the top, and I don’t need to establish that fact. But, if Mike Adamle forgets that, or my name, then I will do what I need to do to get noticed around here. Trust me; the one man dynasty recaptures his previous glory tonight! So, the whole Raw roster better watch out, as they are just a stepping stone for the Age of Orton.

Jericho- We will get the respect we deserve Orton. And after we do, Monday Night Raw will never… ever… be the same again!

Orton leaves and the Jericho smiles before leaving as well.

Cole- A perfectly good match ruined there by Jericho’s dirty tactics.
King- It looks like this is the way he plans to get to the top.
Cole- Though that gives him no excuse. I hope Randy Orton will try to climb the Raw ladder without cheating.
King- I wouldn’t bet on that, Orton will do anything to get what he wants, and that includes taking somebody out.
Cole- Up next, we find new tag title contenders!

***COMMERCIAL***

The Dudleys make their way to the ring with a microphone.

Bubba-Ray- We ain’t got much to say, but we’re gonna say it. Cryme Tyme, you are both sorry excuses for gangsters. You like money, why don’t you try earning some like normal Americans. Are you two even American? Because when I look at you I see two bars of chocolate waiting to be snapped in half and melted in the sun. The fashion police said that you looked good in black, not black. Me and my bro D-Von, we are not like that. We are white, and that makes us better than both of you. Hell, even for black people you guys are disappointments. Me and D-Von, we are blacker than you two, or at least I am. We have black spirit, but then again, maybe that’s why we have not been named contenders already. We’re better than you both at the only thing black are good at. I’ve slept with more hoes this week than you in your entire lives. And no, when you sleep with each other it doesn’t count. So get your sorry asses down to this ring and let’s start a fight, because hopefully now you have some motivation. Hungry challengers will only give us a bigger incentive to destroy you two fools right in your own home town, so let’s bring on the carnage tonight, D-Von.

D-Von- Yeah!

MATCH 2
Number One Contender to the World Tag Team Championship
Bubba-Ray Dudley +D-Von Dudley v JTG +Shad
(Tag Team)

D-Von and Shad begin in the ring and D-Von goes to his corner and is whispered some advice from Bubba-Ray. D-Von grins and turns around, only to take a big boot to the face from Shad. D-Von gets back up but takes a left hand from Shad. He fights back with a snap jab or two, but then takes a hard European uppercut. Shad screams and beats his chest but before he can unleash his fury, D-Von rakes his eyes before tagging in Bubba-Ray. Bubba approaches Shad who is still holding his eyes. He waves in his face, says hi, and then drops him with a stunner. Bubba-Ray then puts Shad in a front headlock. Shad uses his power to get back to his feet and manages to break free of the hold but the Bubba spins around and locks in a Full Nelson. He drags Shad around a bit before dropping him with a small but effective Bubba Bomb. He goes for the cover, 1…..2….. JTG breaks it up. D-Von runs in angry but Bubba calms him down and tells him to get back onto the apron. Bubba turns back around and Shad tags in JTG who comes running through and hits a spinning neckbreaker on Bubba-Ray. D-Von runs in but Shad takes him down with a big lariat. JTG then allows Shad to scoop slam him onto Bubba-Ray, who holds his chest in pain. Shad goes back onto the apron as JTG hits a standing leg drop on Bubba-Ray. JTG then goes up to the top and goes for a leg drop but D-Von distracts him on the apron. Shad then runs and knocks him to the floor but Bubba-Ray uses the distraction to get up and walk towards JTG, who sees him walking and immediately jumps, hitting a diving leg lariat into a pin, 1…..2….. Kick out! Shad picks him up and lifts him in Samoan Drop position and JTG runs for the G9 but as he runs to the ropes he is floored by a lariat from D-Von. Shad puts Bubba-Ray down and runs at D-Von but he pulls the ropes down and Shad crashes to the outside. D-Von then picks up JTG and hits him with the Saving Grace. He shouts ‘Yeah’ as Bubba-Ray feebly covers. 1…..2…..3 Team 3D are the new number one contenders to the tag titles!

WINNERS- Bubba-Ray Dudley +D-Von Dudley by PINFALL in 8:44

King- It looks like Team 3D’s experience as a team prevailed over the young team of Cryme Tyme.
Cole- The better team won, but it could have been a cleaner victory.
King- Oh give the nice talk a rest Cole!
Cole- I just like to see a fair match, that’s all. And hopefully are next match will be just that. Palumbo v Punk, it’s up next!

***COMMERCIAL***

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