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Just finished watching the RAW tape. Why were the Wrestlemania flashback and WWE 24/7 flashback commercials the most exciting part of the evening?

I'm almost thinking Vince knew most of the audience most likely were watching the OSU/Florida game so why put on a good show when nobody was probably watching?

Either that or Vince has finally gone off the deep end...again

ECW on Sci-Fi Results: 1-9-07

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No con-Test
By Craig Tello
January 9, 2007

For the second week in a row, the ECW World Title Match between Lashley and Rob Van Dam came to a controversial close – this week, thanks to the wrath of the embittered Impact Player, Test.

Both men sharing equal respect for one another, Lashley and RVD picked up right where they left off last week, waging an arduous in-ring war on ECW on Sci Fi. RVD used a fast-paced aerial assault in an attempt to weaken the powerhouse champion. The tenacious and resilient Lashley, however, endured Van Dam’s offense and exploded with his own.

After the battle spilled to the outside and Lashley evaded a high-risk maneuver from RVD, the champion speared his way through the challenger. But, before Lashley could seize the win, Test stormed the ring and assailed both men with a steel chair. As the referee ended the match to the disapproval of the ECW fans, the self-proclaimed “Most Ruthless Competitor in ECW” stood over the fallen bodies of both RVD and Lashley, pleased with his impact.

Earlier in the night, Test expressed his disgust in Van Dam receiving yet another championship opportunity against Lashley. In protest of being overlooked as the deserving No. 1 contender, Test refused to participate in any ring action and appeared to leave the building. As ECW fans would see at the close of ECW on Sci Fi, “God’s Gift to ECW” had other plans in store for Tuesday night.

Also this week, ECW fans witnessed the culmination of the venomous rivalry between the tough, fearless Tommy Dreamer and The Great Khali in an Extreme Rules Match. In his final commitment on ECW, Raw’s Punjabi warrior battled the man he nearly crippled weeks ago. Death wish or not, Dreamer made a promise to come back and confront Khali man-to-monster, and he did just that.

Still, extreme weaponry and all, Dreamer could not manage to stop his gigantic foe. Deflecting Dreamer’s swing of a baking sheet with his bare hand, Khali lowered his opponent with a chokebomb and pinned Dreamer. Khali may have left Peoria, Ill., as the victor, but as Dreamer lifted himself back to his feet after the match, he proved that he may get knocked down, but absolutely nothing will keep him from getting back up.

The much anticipated confrontation between CM Punk and Hardcore Holly resulted in Punk’s first loss on ECW on Sci Fi. Not intimidated by the smash-mouth veteran, Punk brought the fight to Holly and nearly trapped him within the inescapable clutch of the Anaconda Vise. The Alabaman avoided the submission hold, and after the straightedge Extremist crashed into the steel ring post, Holly landed the Alabama Slam for the win.

Elijah Burke of the “Knock-Out/Tap-Out Connection” came to the ECW arena to boast of his unique fighting talents, but this time, a single ECW Original came to test Burke’s claims. With Singapore cane in hand, Sandman gave Elijah Burke an “experience” of his own, and sent the brash Extremist packing.

Speaking of knock-outs, ECW on Sci Fi viewers learned Tuesday night that the exhibitionist Kelly Kelly would make her ECW return next week. The irresistible Diva has not been seen since Mike Knox publicly dumped – and assaulted – her on Dec. 5. Could we be in store for an uncensored exposé with Knox out of the picture?

Matches

Hardcore Holly def. CM Punk
The Great Khali def. Tommy Dreamer in an Extreme Rules Match
Kevin Thorn def. "The Reject" Shannon Moore
ECW World Champion Lashley vs. Rob Van Dam (No contest)

i have to post this article, cuz it says whats on all our minds about the WWE at the moment. hopefully you'll like it like i did:
http://www.pwtorch.com/artman/publish/article_18887.shtml

TemJin3000 said:

i have to post this article, cuz it says whats on all our minds about the WWE at the moment. hopefully you'll like it like i did:
http://www.pwtorch.com/artman/publish/article_18887.shtml

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i think that was a good read
I don't care if Cena would have shot him in the head with a gun later in the program to get his heat back. The bottom line is that K-Fed pinned your top guy. How is that good for business?
thats what i was yhinking when i saw that first match of the new year i didnt care who he beat i wouldnt think kevin should have won the first match of the new year

Thanks for the link to the article. I agree with everything that was said in it.

i don't think we'll ever see another era like stone cold, the rock, and goldberg and company over on WCW. but i figure we gotta still watch and make the most of what we got. hell i got all into the rivaly between RKO and DX bercause it was pretty damn cool, and i like randy orton a ton.

actually, i think WWE still has the potential to have another Attitude-like era...it might be that the only thing standing in the way of something that great is Vince and the current creative staff...if this keeps up, TNA might finally figure out what they're up to, make it a greater wrestling brand, and surpass WWE, leaving Vince McMahon to kick himself in the head for his fuck-up.

im glad that i posted that article 'cuz it really brings alot of things to light, and really shows how un-professional the WWE is currently.

Don't get me wrong guys...but WWE seems to be all about pussy now. Too much of it. Not much wrestling anymore. Fucking soap opera's!


TNA...is all about wrestling and not much drama.

I'm soooo tired I could keep rambling on and on. It might not make sense and I could be wrong. Doesn't matter...I'm going to watch TNA tonight.

I have had...the 2 shittiest weeks of my life...what a way to end 2006 and begin 2007.

TNA Impact! Results: 1-11-07

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TNA Impact on Spike TV
January 11, 2007
Taped December 18 in Orlando, Florida
Report by James Caldwell, Torch columnist

We start with clips of Mitchell tormenting Abyss last week, followed by Joe and Angle brawling all over the building.

Again, Kurt Angle stormed into Jim Cornette's office right at the start. Cornette hung up the phone and said he's given Angle everything that he wants, but now it's time for Angle to do something for him. Angle asked why he should do that. Cornette reminded Angle that he has a say in who gets a shot at the NWA Title. Angle said it had better be worth his while. Cornette leaned back in his chair and whispered, "It's going to be worth my while." Sounds like a little blackmail from the authority figure. Intriguing start to the show.

1 -- MATT BENTLEY (w/Kazarian and Devine) vs. KURT ANGLE. Tenay and West talked about the iron man match at the PPV and why people should purchase the PPV to see more action like last week. Angle tossed Bentley to the ground as the rotating camera made me dizzy. Kazarian distracted Angle from the outside, then Bentley gave Angle an overhead slam. Angle began his comeback as they did fifteen thousand camera cuts. Angle then hit three German suplexes. Kazarian ran into the ring and took a German. Likewise for Devine. Angle then hit the Olympic Slam on Bentley and locked in the Anklelock for a tap out. WINNER: ANGLE IN 3:00. Word of caution: don't eat dinner right before watching Impact. You might lose your meal with so many dizzying camera cuts. And you think I'm kidding.

They cut backstage where Team 3D was in a tank sporting camouflauge. Brother Devon hummed as Ray cut a promo declaring war on LAX. He said they're here to take out Konnan and drag him down. Ray told Devon to get the bazookas.

[Commercial Break]

We saw footage from during the break when Raven, in some sort of masquerade ball/Donnie Darko/penguin mask caned Bentley for losing to Angle.

Tenay and West talked about a cage ringside. On the door was a "Reserved" sign.

[Q2]

Borash interviewed Samoa Joe in his locker room. Joe said he didn't get involved in Angle's match because he was intersected not to. He said what he cares about is his agenda. Joe vowed to make Angle suffer at the PPV. He warned Angle that there's 50 minutes left in the show and he had better watch his back.

James Storm walked out for a six-man tag match with Gail Kim, who came out on stage with her arms folded. Tenay said Gail has to make a decision of Storm or Chris Harris this week. On the way to the ring, Storm got in the face of a fan ringside. Chris Sabin walked out and did his unexplainable and extended wink for the hard camera. Styles walked out and the audio sweetener came on full blast with a sudden chorus of boos.

[Commercial Break]

2 -- JAMES STORM (w/Gail Kim) & CHRIS SABIN & A.J. STYLES vs. PETEY WILLIAMS & X Division champion CHRISTOPHER DANIELS & RHINO. Rhino came out last and the action broke down. Petey and Sabin settled things down before Rhino tagged in. Styles cheapshotted Rhino from behind, then tagged in and went for a quick pin. Styles worked over Rhino in a natural corner as the fans chanted, "A.J. sucks." Rhino made a quick comeback with a powerslam. Daniels took a hot tag and dropped Sabin with a DVD. He gave Storm an STO into the Koji Clutch. Sabin broke up the hold, then Petey took him to the floor with a slingshot huracanrana. Out of nowhere, Rhino Gored Storm. Styles knocked down Rhino, then it came down to Styles and Daniels in a face-to-face. Styles tried to calm down his former partner, but quickly attacked him. They had a brief exchange before Styles came up holding his knee. Daniels didn't quite take the bait, but referee Earl Hebner distracted him, allowing Styles to roll up Daniels for the win. Styles and Sabin hugged afterward. WINNERS: STYLES & SABIN & STORM IN 4:00. Rushed match, but the story at the end was well told. Styles has embraced his role and it's made for good TV.

James Mitchell was backstage with Borash. He said that for the first time in eighteen months, he doesn't know where Abyss is. Mitchell solemnly said Abyss backed him into the corner and he had to issue an ultimatum. He said he would reveal Abyss's secret if he doesn't show him some loyalty. Mitchell told Abyss to make a decision or he spills the beans. Great promo. We've seen so many yell-and-scream promos from Mitchell, that it was a great change of pace to see Mitchell calm and to the point, similar to Edge and HBK's promos on Raw.

[Commercial Break]

[Q3]

The final PCS contest is Texas Hold 'Em. Nash had the green visor. Shelley accused Starr of peeking at his cards. Oddly enough, Starr and Shelley ended up tied with 20 points in the PCS. Nash said they would have a...ten-minute-time-limit match at the PPV. He said if there's no winner in 10 minutes, the decision would go to the judges. Nash said it would be up to him to decide who the judges are. It all makes sense now. Nash = Michael Scott. Shelley = Dwight Schrute. Starr = Jim Halpert.

Borash sat down with Chris Harris for an interview. Wearing a black eye patch, Harris said he might lose vision in his right eye and he doesn't know if he'll ever return to the ring. Harris said he never thought Storm would ever turn on him and he doesn't know what's going on in Storm's head. Harris said he never wanted AMW to end like this.

They cut back to ringside where Team 3D took out Konnan ringside. Brother Ray challenged LAX to an NWA Tag Title match at the PPV. He said the fight was "all of us" vs. LAX. Ray held up an American flag in the ring. Not exactly embracing the Hispanic audience by making it an "us vs. them" thing. In the year 2007, LAX should be heels based on breaking rules, not ethnicity.

[Commercial Break]

Borash was backstage waiting for Team 3D's arrival in the Impact zone. Eric Young interrupted and pulled out some pills. He said he feels tender in his breasts. Team 3D interrupted and said LAX is the only thing standing between them and wrestling history by becoming NWA tag champs for the first time. Ray said LAX is dead.

They cut to footage of VKM going to the Alamo. B.G. asked Kip if he was sure the shuttle they were on would lead them to the Alamo. B.G. stepped off the shuttle at the Alamo...rent-a-car location. B.G. quoted Harry Dunn from Dumb and Dumber about that John Denver being full of s--- when they arrived in San Antonio not to find the Alamo. They aired some footage in fast-forward of VKM running around like clowns at the Alamo causing chaos. B.G. said they were declaring victory because they didn't find Hickenbottom anywhere.

[Q4]

Tomko and Christian Cage walked to the ring to meet Cornette, who told Christian he was going to be locked in the cage or lose his title shot at the PPV. Christian said he wants to know who is going to force him into the cage. Cornette said he has someone in mind who owes him a favor to take care of it. Kurt Angle walked out and stared down Christian, who backed down. Angle used intimidation to force Christian into the standalone cage ringside. Angle locked the cage door as Tomko paced the ring.

[Commercial Break]

Abyss's music hit, but James Mitchell walked out alone with the NWA Title belt slung over his shoulder. Abyss then emerged from the opposite tunnel and walked into the ring. Mitchell stood motionless on the stage with a look of shock on his face and shook his head. Tomko jumped Abyss from behind to start the match.

3 -- TOMKO (w/Christian Cage in a cage...haha) vs. ABYSS (w/James Mitchell). Abyss knocked Tomko to the outside with a hard clothesline. They fought on the outside where Abyss missed with a forearm blow and smashed his arm into the ringpost. Back in the ring, Abyss came back with right hands before Tomko gouged the eye to retake control. Tomko then walked into a chokeslam for a nearfall. Cage Cam showed frustration on Christian's face. Angle watched ringside as Tomko clotheslined Abyss. He went to the outside and retrieved a chair. Tomko yanked it away from the referee, then Abyss drove the chair into Tomko's face with a big boot. Samoa Joe then came to ringside and slammed Angle headfirst into the announce table. Angle countered into an anklelock, but Joe flung him into the announce table. Security separated both men as Angle clenched his fist. Christian managed to grab the keys that were on the floor and unlock himself. He ran into the ring and broke up a pin by Abyss on Tomko to cause a DQ. WINNER: ABYSS VIA DQ IN 6:00. Inconsequential match with so much else happening.

The lights went off, then came back on and Sting knocked down Christian and Tomko with a baseball bat. Abyss and Sting remained in the ring, then Abyss raised Sting's hand. His music hit, then Abyss put Sting in the torture rack. He looked at Mitchell, who held up the NWA Title belt to Abyss's eyes. Abyss then gave Sting the Shock Treatment. Mitchell and Abyss embraced and Abyss held up the NWA Title belt to close the show. Strong conclusion to the show with Abyss in a position of control, while showing Sting in a position of vulnerability heading into the title match. Of course, you can't ignore the Horsemen-turning-on-Sting overtone with Sting being gullible enough to believe in Abyss and having egg on his face.

I found the K-FED vs CENA & DONALD vs ROSIE skits to be hilarious!!
John Cena having dollar bills tossed on him by K-FED as he lay knocked out... LOL!
They should sign that Rosie lookalike on full time... LOL!
I think SMACKDOWN should be more like RAW in the way of having more drama because the wrasslin' is terrible. SMACKDOWN's roster is weak at best imo.
-BB

3 things pissin me off about TNA:

1: wtf is with the fake cheers and boos (and even some fake "you suck" chants)...during tonights match with Abyss and Tomko, when Tomko and Christian Cage first came out, they played fake boos although it was clear the crowd was cheering for Christian (as also shown by the majority of the crowd doing the "CC" hand gestures). this leads me to..

2: over the many months, ive clearly noticed that TNA obviously gives away tickets for free, cuz it looks like too many old people and little kids in the crowd that obviously took TNA up on their offer while probably on their way to DisneyLand or something. no wonder they fill in fake cheers and boos, you can notice there are hardly any real-looking wrestling fans there sometimes on TV.

3: like WWE (cept in this case, maybe not as bad), theres some obvious mis-uses of good talent, such is the case with Senshi and the rest of the X-division...at one point in the past couple of weeks, i even forgot that Daniels was the champ again, i still thought Senshi had it for some odd reason.
plus, theres alot of great wrestlers in TNA who are not being pushed enough (i.e. Petey Williams, Frankie Kazarian). hell im surprised Alex Shelly and Austin Starr (i still think Aries is better, btw) are finally coming back in action (although its on PPV), even tho those PCS sketches have been kind of a good highlight as of late. its about damn time.

BIG BEAR said:

I found the K-FED vs CENA & DONALD vs ROSIE skits to be hilarious!!
John Cena having dollar bills tossed on him by K-FED as he lay knocked out... LOL!
They should sign that Rosie lookalike on full time... LOL!
I think SMACKDOWN should be more like RAW in the way of having more drama because the wrasslin' is terrible. SMACKDOWN's roster is weak at best imo.
-BB

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smackdown doesn't have any good wrestlers shy of batista, cane and undertaker, and matt hardy. raw has cena, carlito, randy orton, edge, HHH (though he's out for a while) jeff hardy, umaga (i hate him but he's got some talent), great khali, super crazy (the guy is awesome as shit), and hell they still have the rock, stone cold, and hulk hogan and a ton of other stars who aren't officially retired. i mean smackdown has chavo guerrero, and rey mysterio but they hate each other and rey deserves the title back in the first place.

but to all those who claim that they don't want drama in your wrestling. i'm sorry but isn't that what it's all about? isn't it about people talking shit and talking constant trash until it comes to a head and a fight ensues? isn't that what professional wrestling has been about ever since the days of guys like george the animal steele. i mean maybe you guys have lost your way or something but wrestling is 50% fighting 50% drama. always has been. i'll admit vince should push some of his more fan favorites out there like carlito, and cryme tyme and groups or wrestlers who the instant their song is heard the audience goes nuts. whether it's laughing at cryme tymes antics (they really have the kind of persona fans love) or rooting for carlito to take out chris masters again. i think vince should book some of his bigger acts more often hell just have hulk hogan come out every once in a while on raw and wrestle with someone or talk to them or something. and he should als opush his little fan favorite acts more get em into bigger fights. but to say drama and wrestling don't mix... wow, that's just wrong. if you want to see just a straight fight with no drama go watch UFC, because that's all you get. two guys beating the shit out of each other. if you want to have something to really get into and get taken to a whole different level of entertainment then watch WWE. oh and smackdown sucks.

Kim _Kaphwan said:

smackdown doesn't have any good wrestlers shy of batista, cane and undertaker, and matt hardy. raw has cena, carlito, randy orton, edge, HHH (though he's out for a while) jeff hardy, umaga (i hate him but he's got some talent), great khali, super crazy (the guy is awesome as shit), and hell they still have the rock, stone cold, and hulk hogan and a ton of other stars who aren't officially retired. i mean smackdown has chavo guerrero, and rey mysterio but they hate each other and rey deserves the title back in the first place.

but to all those who claim that they don't want drama in your wrestling. i'm sorry but isn't that what it's all about? isn't it about people talking shit and talking constant trash until it comes to a head and a fight ensues? isn't that what professional wrestling has been about ever since the days of guys like george the animal steele. i mean maybe you guys have lost your way or something but wrestling is 50% fighting 50% drama. always has been. i'll admit vince should push some of his more fan favorites out there like carlito, and cryme tyme and groups or wrestlers who the instant their song is heard the audience goes nuts. whether it's laughing at cryme tymes antics (they really have the kind of persona fans love) or rooting for carlito to take out chris masters again. i think vince should book some of his bigger acts more often hell just have hulk hogan come out every once in a while on raw and wrestle with someone or talk to them or something. and he should als opush his little fan favorite acts more get em into bigger fights. but to say drama and wrestling don't mix... wow, that's just wrong. if you want to see just a straight fight with no drama go watch UFC, because that's all you get. two guys beating the shit out of each other. if you want to have something to really get into and get taken to a whole different level of entertainment then watch WWE. oh and smackdown sucks.

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The drama is important, but, if the wrestlers are putting on shitty matches, then, it makes the drama look stupid. But, the thing is WWE needs a balance of good storyline and good wrestling. The reason why WWE is fucking up now is because they have people that are in creative that were writing for Hollywood movies. There's a big difference between writing for wrestling than for movies. I believe WWE has offically jumped the shark with K-Fed pinning John Cena. That moment reminded of when David Arquette won the World Title in WCW.

WWE Smackdown Results: 1-12-07

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Perfect timing
By Lennie DiFino
January 12, 2007

The Beat the Clock Sprint wrapped up this week on SmackDown, and Mr. Kennedy, right or wrong, fair or not, is going to the Royal Rumble to challenge Batista for the World Heavyweight Championship.

Kennedy has defeated six former world champions on his ascension to No. 1 contender status, and now The Animal is standing firmly in his path. Batista told SmackDown fans he would “never look past and never underestimate Mr. Kennedy.” The Animal has tasted defeat at the hands of Kennedy once before, and at Royal Rumble, they will face off for Batista’s World Heavyweight Championship.

In the last Beat the Clock Sprint match, Undertaker seemed poised to overtake the time of 5 minutes 7 seconds posted last week by Kennedy. When he took on The Miz, The Phenom looked to capitalize and move on to Royal Rumble. However, Kennedy interfered, pulling Miz out of the ring. Undertaker chased him off, and delivered the Tombstone to Miz, but it was too late. As the buzzer sounded, Mr. Kennedy celebrated at the expense of Undertaker.

MVP returned to action, to take part in the Beat the Clock Sprint, still showing the ill effects of the burns he received last month in an Inferno Match. As MVP was hoping to fulfill what he believes to be his destiny to be World Heavyweight Champion, his opponent Vito was eager to make the most of his own opportunity - and to take advantage of the less than 100 percent Porter. The two men attempted numerous pinfalls, but neither MVP nor Vito could gain an advantage and beat the clock.

Matt Hardy and Finlay faced off in the Beat the Clock Sprint, each with their focus on victory. Hardy finally had the chance to elevate himself into the World Heavyweight Championship mix, but The Irishman had plans of his own. Little Bastard made an appearance, and Finlay used that as his opening to attack Hardy with a shillelagh to the knee. Finlay applied a submission maneuver to that same knee, but could only watch the clock count down and expire as Matt Hardy would not quit.

With Finlay’s hold still applied, Joey Mercury, donning a protective mask, attacked and viciously assaulted Hardy, still blaming Hardy for his disfigurement. WWE officials stopped the young, angry Superstar before he could inflict severe damage, but Mercury made it clear to WWE fans that, “until General Manager Theodore Long gives me what I want, this will continue.”

The Beat the Clock Sprint winner Mr. Kennedy was also in action against United States Champion Chris Benoit.

As Chavo Guerrero sat ringside on commentary, Benoit and Kennedy went back and forth. When JBL and Michael Cole questioned where Chavo’s business manager Vickie Guerrero was, he responded, “This has nothing to do with Vickie and everything to do with Chris Benoit.” As Benoit was poised to take the victory, Guerrero once again interfered, and as the Rabid Wolverine hooked the Sharpshooter on Chavo, Kennedy stole the victory.

General Manager Theodore Long has announced that next week on SmackDown, Chavo Guerrero will challenge Chris Benoit for the United States Championship in a No Disqualification Match.

WWE Tag Team Champions Paul London and Brian Kendrick squared off against William Regal and Dave Taylor for the titles. Regal and Taylor claimed this was their night, telling London and Kendrick, “There are no ladders in this match.” The match pitted the brute strength of Regal and Taylor against the speed and agility of London and Kendrick. In the end, London and Kendrick sealed the victory, much to the disgust of Regal and Taylor. The WWE Tag Team Champions have held the titles for nearly 8 months now.

Jimmy Wang Yang and Tatanka had another physically brutal match. Tatanka picked up the victory, using his strength and power to neutralize Yang’s quickness. Tatanka has been focused since unleashing the vengeful warrior, and this budding rivalry with SmackDown’s resident redneck has picked up the past two weeks.

Matches
Matt Hardy vs. Finlay (No Contest)
Tatanka def. Jimmy Wang Yang
Mr. Kennedy def. United States Champion Chris Benoit
WWE Tag Team Champions Paul London and Brian Kendrick def. William Regal and Dave Taylor
MVP vs. Vito (No Contest)
Undertaker vs. Miz (No Contest)

TNA Final Resolution PPV Results: 1-14-07

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to real-time results)

The show opened with a video package on Muhammad Ali talking about his best-of-three with Joe Frazier, with clips of Joe-Angle spliced in.

1 -- A.J. STYLES vs. RHINO -- Last man standing match.

Styles bailed to the outside before the match. Rhino gave chase and took Styles into the ring. Styles is sporting full-length spandex tights tonight. Rhino then cleared Styles to the outside and hit a slingshot plancha. Back in the ring, Styles took control and landed right hand blows. The crowd exchanged "Let's go Rhino" and "Let's go A.J." chants. Styles choked Rhino with his wrist tape as Earl Hebner reprimanded him. As Hebner picked up the tape and chucked it out of the ring, Styles landed a low blow. He then hit a springboard splash and scored a three count at 4:10. Apparently, the rules are that you need a pinfall in order to start the ten count. Rhino reached his feet at five, then he gave Styles a powerbomb face-first into the top turnbuckle. Styles suddenly pulled Rhino to the outside, then he hit a flip dive onto the floor. Back in the ring, Styles landed right hand blows to the head. He went for a top rope fist smash, but Rhino gave him a spinebuster. Rhino made a cover at 7:55 for the pin. Styles reached his feet at seven to break the count. They circled each other in the ring, then Rhino ran over Styles with hard clotheslines. They fought in the corner and Styles hit a sunset flip powerbomb for a nearfall. Rhino then went under the ring and pulled out a table at 10:45. Styles cut him off and crotched him on the edge of the table. Back in the ring, Styles made a cover for a two count. He went to the apron and Rhino slammed him stomach-first across the top rope. Rhino then powerbombed Styles for a two count. Styles came back with a soccer kick to the head, but Rhino recovered and Gored him. Rhino then hit a second Gore and covered him for a three count at 13:50. Hebner began his ten count as the camera focused on Styles's bloody nose. Meanwhile, Rhijo set up a table ringside. Hebner applied the slowest ten count as Styles appeared to reach his feet at eight, but then he sat down in the corner and let Hebner count to ten.

Rhino won the match, but he wasn't done. He told Styles he wasn't done with him. Rhino chased Styles up the ramp to the back. They re-emerged after Tenay and West talked about the rest of the card. Rhino then gave Styles a piledriver on the stage. He dragged the table to the top of the ramp and placed it against the tunnel. Rhino went for the Gore, but Styles moved and Rhino crashed through the table.

WINNER: RHINO AT 14:45. Crowd was hot for the match. The early pinfall by Styles wouldn't have happened in a normal match, but it planted seeds for the Iron man match later in the show.

They aired a video package on the X Division Title match. Leticia then interviewed Jerry Lynn backstage. Lynn complained about the "old man" stigma attached to his name. He said he's taking a calculated risk that he can still dance with the best of them in the ring. We should just get used to the X Division being relegated to Cruiserweight status with X Title matches taking place in the opening hour of PPVs.

2 -- CHRISTOPHER DANIELS vs. JERRY LYNN vs. CHRIS SABIN -- X Division Title match.

Tenay laughed about something as Sabin walked to the ring. Lynn followed out, then Daniels. Tenay talked about some sort of "heat" between Sabin and Lynn. If that's the case, we can look out for Lynn trying to potato Sabin in the match. Mobile results for Joe vs. Angle thus far is 61 percent for Joe and 39 percent for Angle. Lynn and Daniels cleared Sabin to the outside early on. They did a three-man run-the-ropes spot where they did wind sprints across the ring before Daniels ran over Sabin with a clothesline. Sabin took out Daniels on the outside, then he choked Lynn back in the ring. Tenay made a good point that Sabin can't stay on the outside too long because a pin could occur at any point. Daniels re-entered the ring and slammed Lynn before applying a neck vice with his legs. Sabin broke up the hold, then threw Lynn to the outside and covered Daniels for a nearfall. Sabin toyed with Daniels with a massage and playful slaps to the head followed by a Wet Willy. He hit a basement dropkick on Daniels at 6:30, then Lynn broke up a pin. Lynn then hit a top rope dropkick on each opponent. He snapped off a huracanrana on Sabin, then Daniels dropped him with an STO. Lynn clotheslined Sabin and everyone recovered on the mat. They set up a three-man corner spot, then everyone recovered on the mat. Daniels popped up and gave Sabin the BME for a nearfall when Lynn broke up the pin. Sabin then hit a sitdown powerbomb for a nearfall when Daniels broke up a pin. Lynn then hit the Celtic Cross on Daniels and Sabin broke up a pin at 11:00. Lynn countered Angel's Wings into the Cradle Piledriver. He went for a cover, but Sabin rolled up Lynn from behind and hooked the tights for the win. Sabin rolled to the outside with a look of shock on his face before he was handed the title belt. In the ring, Lynn couldn't believe it.

WINNER: SABIN AT 11:42 TO CAPTURE THE X DIVISION TITLE. Good action with a finish that played into Sabin's character. It sets up future re-matches, but hopefully not three title changes in a month like the last time Sabin won the belt.

Kevin Nash was backstage with Borash for an interview. Nash said it will be a great night for the PCS. He then brought in Bob Backlund as his judge. Where's footage of the eight-second title match when you need it? Nash talked about being down the roads with Backlund. They had an awkward exchange as Dave Penzer announced the PCS match stipulations in the background. Backlund made random outbursts. He then asked whether the PCS wrestlers went through the proper training. Nash said they did some limbo exercises, then partied all night. Backlund wasn't satisfied. Nash left, then Borash asked for them to cut the interview. Eric Young interrupted and said they need to go shopping. Young shook hands with Backlund and said he voted for him as President in 1995. Backlund stared at Borash creating more awkward silence.

A video package aired on the PCS. Kevin Nash then walked out and stared down the PCS trophy. Tenay said Nash wants to bring out the "character" of the PCS wrestlers. West said he's intrigued by Bob Backlund. Nash stared into space. More awkward silence. Samolian Joe from Madagascar Pro Wrestling walked out as the first judge. TNA's rip-off of Big Dick Johnson walked out as the second judge. Bob Backlund came out as the third judge and shook hands with the judges.

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3 -- AUSTIN STARR vs. ALEX SHELLEY -- Finals of the PCS -- 10-minute time limit

Don West was too eager to talk about TV magic cards before the bell rang. The fans rallied behind Shelley early on. Nash said there were 39,000 fans in MSG when he beat Backlund for the WWF Title in 1994. He said they bused people to the Meadowlands for the overflow crowd. Nash said they went an hour. Tenay corrected him that it was eight seconds. Nash said he's been telling his wife it's been an hour for years. Starr landed a dropkick in the ring as the camera continued to focus on the fat man oiling himself up. Shelley went for Sliced Bread #2, but Starr slipped out. Starr went on the attack at 4:00. He took Shelley to the outside, then marked a point for himself on Samolian Joe's scoresheet. Shelley then caught Starr in the ropes with a knee to the back of the head. He shoved Starr into the corner and landed a double foot dropkick to the rear and scored a nearfall. Starr made a comeback at 7:45, but Shelley cut him off the corner and gave him a swinging backcracker. Backlund appeared to be solving a math equation on his scoresheet as Shelley hit a swinging DDT for a nearfall. The one-minute countdown began as Shelley signaled for the end. He went for a Sliced Bread, but Starr countered into a front face pancake. He sat on Shelley's back, then applied a Camel Clutch. Uh oh. Where's Skaaland with the towel? Shelley held on as time expired.

Borash then announced the results. Samolian Joe voted for Starr. Fat Naked Oily Guy voted for Shelley. Backlund left the announce table and grabbed his scoresheet. He gave Starr 92 points and Shelley 95 in training. For form and balance, he gave Starr 82 and Shelley 95. Tenay said he's confused. On body positions having the ability to augment the right positions, he gave Starr 100 and Shelley 85. On pinning combinations, he gave Starr 10 and Shelley 9. On building up a match to entertain the fans, he gave Starr 25 and Shelley 25. He said that's the verdict. Borash said after all that noise, the decision was a draw. Nash ruled a five minute overtime.

Shelley went for two quick pins, but Starr kicked out and went for a brainbuster attempt. Shelley countered into a quick roll up for the win. West said the PCS makes the BCS look like a work of genius. A few college kids ran into the ring after the match. Oh wait, that was Dutt and Lethal. Senshi then followed out and stood around. Lethal and Dutt hoisted Shelley in the air. Starr stared a hole in Nash's hand, then slapped Nash's hand. He told Nash it was his fault. Nash then shoved down Starr. Senshi held back Starr. Starr grabbed the mic and said he didn't come to TNA to resurrect Nash's career or play second fiddle to any of the PCS chumps. He said the only person he respects is Senshi. Starr tried to leave, but Senshi wouldn't follow him. Starr then spoke in deep Warrior tone, which got a laugh out of the crowd. Starr tried to leave with Senshi again, but he wouldn't leave. He slapped Senshi across the face, then Senshi jumped him. They brawled in the ring before Starr slipped out of the ring. Starr then shoved the fat man. Big fat oily man's facial expression was priceless. Starr got in Backlund's face and grabbed his glasses after piefacing him. Backlund then put Starr in the Crossface Chicken wing. Backlund snapped! Security tried to separate them.

WINNER: SHELLEY AT 10:25 IN SUDDEN DEATH. A long, long, long segment with Backlund's over-extended scoring breakdown. It was entertaining, though, with Starr showing some personality on the mic and Backlund snapping on Starr. Shelley winning the PCS was inconsequential with so much else happening.

Gail Kim walked out with James Storm. She tried to ignore Storm, then she blew a kiss at West. Storm grabbed her and pulled her back to his side. Kim = Kelly Kelly.

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4 -- JAMES STORM (w/Gail Kim) vs. PETEY WILLIAMS.

Storm hit the Eye of the Storm early on. He then put Petey in the Camel Clutch at 3:20. Some fans are still living in 2006 and chanted, "Brokeback Mountain" at Storm. He went for a powerbomb, but Petey countered into a DDT. Petey called for the Destroyer, but Storm blocked and shoved Petey to the corner. He hit a flip-over slam into a reverse DDT for a nearfall. Petey blocked a sunset flip pin attempt, then hit a double foot dropkick to the back for a nearfall. Storm then blocked the Destroyer and rolled up Petey with a hook of the ropes for the win.

Afterward, Petey and the fans complained to Storm about using the ropes. Gail Kim was thrust into the middle of the discussion, then Storm jumped Petey from behind and landed forearm blows. Storm then grabbed handcuffs from Gail's outfit, which Tenay called a "fashion accessory". He cuffed Petey to the corner. Storm retrieved a beer bottle and went after Petey, but Gail stopped him short. She tried to uncuff Petey, then Storm grabbed Gail. She gave Storm a low blow when Storm tried to hit her with the bottle. The fans cheered as Gail attacked Storm with hard forearm blows. She grabbed the bottle and measured Storm, but Jacqueline ran into the ring and jumped Gail from behind. She teamed up with Storm for the Death Sentence on Gail.

WINNER: STORM AT 6:39. Looks like the beginnings of a Women's division with Gail, Jacqueline, Ms. Brooks, Christy Hemme, and So Cal Val on the roster. Inconsequential match with the focus on the post-match angle again.

They aired clips on the VKM "attacks" on WWE. VKM then walked to the ring with chairs in hand. Tenay said they decided to give B.G. a live mic again, which may or may not be a good idea. B.G. said war is hell and it's difficult to declare a victor sometimes. He said they came here to declare victory over Vincent K. McMahon and WWE. B.G. said they had no choice after doing everything they were supposed to do. Suddenly, B.G. switched to a "get well" wish for Triple H. He told Hunter to heal his wheel. Well, that made no sense. B.G. then said HBK didn't show up at the Alamo. He said WWE are cowards and stupid for not accepting the $1.0 million challenge because it could have meant money and ratings. B.G. said he's not taking about ratings in terms of Mr. Spears pinning WWE's champion. He's also not talking about two lookalike celebrities wrestling with boos and TNA chants in the crowd. B.G. said he knows Vince heard the chants because he was ringside. He said their battle in the war is over with and they have declared victory, but it brings him to the war vs. wrestling fans around the world. B.G. said Vince insults the intelligence of wrestling fans every week on Raw. He said everyone should start singing, "We're not going to take it" at Vince. B.G. said there's a new sheriff in town and it's name is TNA.

Suddenly, Christy Hemme started screaming. She interrupted and said she could get fired for what she's about to say. Christy said that if Hunter and Shawn are the foundation of the new DX and B.G. and Kip are the foundation of the old DX, what about Joanie Laurer? She said what about Lita, who had to run from the business. Christy brought up Val, Traci, and Gail. She said they, as women, are not disposable. Kip stood there with no expression. She said she wants to wrestle too. Christy said she loves this business. The fans chanted, "We want wrestling." She screamed, "I do too." Christy said the women in the business deserve to be more than blips on the radar. The fans chanted, "boring" and Christy began to leave. B.G. told her to stop and get back in the ring. He said wrestling is a man's world, but there's room for everyone. Kip then grabbed the mic and told Christy to go back to the strip club she got fired from. The fans cheered for this. Kip said girls are good for two things. He said, "Sucking d---," then B.G. cut him off. Christy screamed at Kip that women are good for two things. "Our bodies and putting men back in line." She slapped Kip, then bailed when Kip tried to go after her. B.G. then pulled Kip back as Christy left.

Borash stood backstage with Team 3D. Brother Ray stood into the camera. He said they're ready for LAX. Ray said they're jealous of LAX because LAX have the glory and prestige of being able to wake up every morning and call themselves NWA tag champs. Sting interrupted and asked Borash if he had seen Abyss.

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5 -- LAX (HERNANDEZ & HOMICIDIDE) vs. TEAM 3D (BROTHER RAY & BROTHER DEVON) -- NWA Tag Title match

Tenay said he received word that Konnan had surgery in Mexico and he's on the shelf. Hernandez and Devon had a stand-off early on. They exchanged chest and shoulder bumps before Devon ran over Hernandez with an arm drag followed by a dropkick. Ray tagged in and Homicide spit his gum at Ray. Ray picked up the ABC gum and spit it back at Homicide, who tagged in. Ray tossed Homicide aside, then he ran him over with a clothesline. Joe 57 percent and Angle 43 percent so far. Ray ducked a clothesline and hit a lift-up slam for a nearfall. They hit a double team combo on Homicide, then Homicide took control on Devon and tagged in Hernandez. Homicide tagged back in, then Ray tagged in and pounded on Homicide with hard chops to the chest. The fight spilled to the outside where Ray threw Homicide hard into the guardrail. Those squeaky turnbuckle corners are becoming even more squeaky and bothersome. LAX worked on Devon as Ray stood on the apron with a trickle of blood on his forehead. Ray tagged in and set up Devon for the diving headbutt to Hernandez's crotch. Ray called for the tables, then Homicide ran into the ring and took a 3D. Team 3D then dumped Hernandez to the outside. Brother Santa Clause Runt then came to ringside and climbed up top. Ray stared at Runt as he jumped on Homicide, causing a DQ. Ray couldn't believe it, so he threw Runt through the ropes to the outside.

WINNERS: LAX VIA DQ AT 10:23. Let's see... Homicide was a rag doll the entire match and LAX won because Runt splashed Homicide. Well, that gives me great confidence in TNA's booking of LAX going forward. It's amazing to see the difference of booking for Homicide in ROH vs. TNA.

They announced Joe with 57 percent of the vote. Don West appeared to be lost as Tenay discussed Joe-Angle. Borash was backstage with Samoa Joe. He said Angle had some strong words for Joe. If you missed the pre-show, you'd have no idea what Borash was talking about. Joe vowed to torture Angle for 30 minutes and beat him to the ground before getting his NWA Title shot.

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6 -- SAMOA JOE vs. KURT ANGLE -- 30-minute iron man match -- #1 Contender match

The fans exchanged chants as they locked up for the first time. Joe shoved Angle to the outside. There was a brief "Angle sucks" chant as Angle climbed back into the ring. Angle ran over Joe with a shoulder tackle at 3:30 for the first big offensive move of the match. He followed up with hard European uppercuts to Joe's chin. Joe came back with hard offense as Tenay and West spoke in code about not judging Joe by the flabby upper body, but what he does in the ring. Joe applied a ma hold, then Angle drove Joe to the corner and landed a shoulder thrust on the break. Angle then followed with a belly-to-belly suplex and played to the crowd. Angle put Joe in a rear chinlock at 7:00 and kept Joe on the ground for two minutes. They exchanged right hand blows until they went toe-to-toe at 10:00. Joe sent Angle to the outside, then hit a suicide dive on the floor. Back in the ring, Angle ducked a clothesline and hit a suplex for a nearfall. Joe went for a Muscle Buster, but Angle escaped. Joe suddenly caught him with a rear naked choke and Angle tapped out for the first fall.

JOE 1, ANGLE 0 at 12:55.

Tenay and West engaged in a discussion of whether Angle was smart for tapping out early to save his strength for later in the match despite being down one fall. Angle caught Joe with a right hand blow to the jaw, then he applied a reverse chin lock. Angle let up Joe, then went for the Olympic Slam, but Joe countered into a quick arm drag take over. Joe got cute with a submission hold, then Angle applied the anklelock for a quick tap out by Joe.

JOE 1, ANGLE 1 at 16:03.

Tenay and West engaged in the same discussion of whether Joe tapped out quickly to avoid more damage. Joe came up favoring his leg, so Angle went on the attack. He applied the anklelock again, but Joe was closer to the ropes this time. Angle twisted the ankle and Joe tapped out rather than going for the ropes.

ANGLE 2, JOE 1 at 18:58.

Angle went right back on the attack on Joe's leg, but Angle ran into a hard clothesline from the corner. Joe fired up with a series of punches and slaps followed by a high knee. He took Angle to the corner and went for the Muscle Buster, but Angle rolled through and scored a nearfall. Angle then hit the Olympic Slam and covered him for a nearfall. Angle dropped the straps and went back to the anklelock, but Joe rolled through and went back to the Muscle Buster and connected this time. He made the cover for a pin.

ANGLE 2, JOE 2 at 22:20.

Joe and Angle exchanged blows near the ropes, then Angle went after Joe's knee with a front shoulderblock. Angle then went to a modified toe hold before rolling Joe onto his stomach with an anklelock. Joe held on for dear life as Angle moved to his feet with the lock. Joe then kicked Angle away to the ropes. Angle suddenly went up top and Joe went for an atomic drop, but Angle went for a forward roll up and scored a pin.

ANGLE 3, JOE 2 at 24:45.

Joe fired off right hands after losing the fall. Angle then went to the outside to stall for time. Joe followed on the outside and they brawled on the floor. Angle went back into the ring and Joe followed him in. Angle landed right hand blows, then European uppercuts. Angle became too aggressive and Joe caught him with an E. Honda front slam out of the corner. Joe then took Angle up top and went for the Muscle Buster, but Angle slipped to the apron and dropped Joe onto his back. He then wrapped Joe's knee around the ringpost. Joe chased Angle around the ringside area, then took him back into the ring at 28:00. Joe landed right hand blows, then Angle raked Joe's eyes. Joe went back to the Muscle Buster, but Angle slapped him. Joe answered with a standing kick. He then hit the Muscle Buster and Angle put his foot on the bottom rope to prevent a three count. Joe caught his breath at 28:45, then Angle rolled into an anklelock attempt. Joe then went for a rear naked choke, but Angle threw him away. Joe then opted for an anklelock. Joe locked it in as Angle fought the pain. He teased a tap out, but then time expired. Angle slapped the mat for a tap out one second after time expired. Angle celebrated the win as Tenay asked where Joe goes from here.

WINNER: ANGLE 3-2 at 30:00. Really dramatic final five minutes with Joe struggling to score a final fall. Slow at times, but good mat wrestling throughout the match. It would be nice if TNA planned for a few more minutes of post-match reflection to allow the full consequences of the match to sink in. Hard to rank all three matches in the series with this one being a completely different style of match with different psychology. Joe-Angle I was marred by too high of expectations. Joe-Angle II was right on for what you'd expect from both men.

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7 -- ABYSS (w/James Mitchell) vs. CHIRSTIAN CAGE (w/Tomko) vs. STING -- NWA Title match -- Elimination match

Sting and Christian brawled in the ring to start things off. Abyss stayed on the outside to stay fresh before pulling Sting to the outside and throwing him into the mini-cage. Abyss caught Christian coming off the top rope and threw him into the guardrail. Christian ducked a clothesline near the ringpost, then threw Abyss to the entrance ramp. Christian slammed Sting onto the floor, then threw Abyss into the ring. Christian went for the Unprettier at 3:25, but Abyss countered into the Shock Treatment for a nearfall. Mitchell called for the end, but Christian kicked Abyss in the knee to take Abyss off his feet. Christian went up top for a frog splash, but Abyss grabbed him by the throat and chokeslammed him for a nearfall. Sting got on the apron and Abyss hit him in the face to knock him to the ground. Tomko then grabbed Sting from inside the cage and choked out Sting. In the ring, Abyss hit the Black Hole Slam on Christian and had a pin, but the referee was dealing with Sting and Tomko. Sting then ran into the ring and shoved Abyss into Christian. Abyss stumbled backward and Sting hit the Scorpion Deathdrop on Abyss for a pin.

ABYSS ELIMINATED AT 5:37.

After the fall, Mitchell grabbed his head in disbelief. Sting extended a hand, but Abyss grabbed him by the throat. Mitchell told Abyss to attack Sting, but Mitchell let Sting go and he left the ring. Mitchell reprimanded Abyss as he walked up the ramp. Christian then attacked Sting in the ring. He posed for the hard camera and did the belt-around-the-waist motion. He took Sting to the corner and slapped him across the face. Christian did too much posing, then Sting flexed in his face. Sting no-sold right hand blows, then ran over him with right hands. He gorilla press slammed Christian to the mat and followed with one Stinger Splash, but Christian moved out of the way of a second. Christian and Sting fought up top and Sting superplexed Christian. Mitchell then walked back to ringside with cane in hand. Sting pointed down at him. Christian then missed with a dropkick and Sting applied the Scorpion Deathlock. Mitchell dropped the security guard and unlocked Tomko from the cage. Mitchell distracted the referee, then Tomko broke up the Deathlock and dropped Sting with a slam. Christian made a cover, but Sting kicked out. Abyss then came to ringside and threw Tomko into the announce table. He threw Tomko into the cage door. Sting ducked a belt shot and hit the Unprettier on Christian. He made a cover for a very close nearfall. Christian then missed with a clothesline and dropped the referee. Sting dropped Mitchell and put him in the Scorpion as Abyss tried to figure out what to do. Abyss then hit Sting in the back of the head with a chain, turning on him for the 18,000 time. Christian went up top and hit a frog splash to Sting's back. He rolled him over and made a cover for the win after dragging the referee to the scene. Christian held up the NWA Title to close the show.

WINNER: CHRISTIAN AT 13:18 TO CAPTURE THE NWA TITLE. The usual bag of tricks with the usual suspects: ref bump, outside interference, and cheap finish. An exciting finish, though, with two close nearfalls. Unless Christian sets the world on fire his first four weeks as champion in a complete 180 from his first title reign, this is expected to be a transitional switch to Angle.

what a good last match for raw

HBK was kicking ass!!!

fuck shawn michaels and fuck raw. i'm done. i hate that faggot, always have always will, and there's no way he should have won that match. this is worse a travesty than kane losing to umaga, or cena losing to kfed. i'm pissed.

Kim _Kaphwan said:

fuck shawn michaels and fuck raw. i'm done. i hate that faggot, always have always will, and there's no way he should have won that match. this is worse a travesty than kane losing to umaga, or cena losing to kfed. i'm pissed.

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lol it was a pretty good match. I hate team rko. what kind of shit was that taking everyone's sign. that was bullshit.

hahaha hope randy is out for a week or longer.

Dx lives

By Noah Starr
January 15, 2007

In front of a fantastic crowd of WWE fans in Shreveport, La., Shawn Michaels proved that some legends just can’t be killed. In an incredible show of strength and determination, HBK got the best of Rated-RKO in a 2-on-1 Handicap Match in the name of his injured partner and best friend, Triple H.

At New Year’s Revolution, DX faced Rated-RKO in a tag team match that sent The Game to a medical facility and eventually into surgery with a torn quadriceps tendon. This week, Edge & Orton entered the ring and declared that they would put an end to DX once and for all. Orton threatened: “We’re not going to stop, Shawn Michaels, until you are down permanently!” The pair then dragged out a bloody “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan and let the Raw locker room know that if anyone else tried to interfere in their match, they would suffer the same fate. Edge then landed a ruthless Con-chair-to on Duggan, and later in the night, after Ric Flair vowed to support Michaels, he was rushed out of the arena in an ambulance presumably at the hands of Edge & Orton.

Rated-RKO vowed to destroy Michaels and the DX legend in Shreveport -- the very town that hosted HBK’s first televised match -- but Michaels had other plans. After delivering Sweet Chin Music to Todd Grisham, an irate HBK stormed off. Minutes later, with Mr. McMahon’s help, Orton & Edge instructed arena security to confiscate any and all DX signs. Once the match began, Michaels put in a valiant effort against impossible odds. When Edge grabbed a pair of steel chairs the referee rang the bell, but nothing could stop HBK. Armed with Triple H’s sledgehammer, the remaining member of DX seemed to be fueled by his emotions -- anger at the callousness of Edge & Orton, the pride of being back where his television sports-entertainment career began and care for his ailing best friend. Michaels pummeled Rated-RKO and sent a message in the form of a Con-chair-to to Orton’s skull – DX lives!

Earlier in the night, Jonathan Coachman announced that WWE Champion John Cena will face Umaga at the Royal Rumble with the WWE Championship on the line. With Mr. McMahon’s approval, Coachman allowed Umaga’s manager Armando Estrada to decide the type of match, and he chose a Last Man Standing match. The match has no rules, except to beat your opponent so severely that he is unable to answer to a 10 count. After signing an official contract, Cena wasted no time in attacking Umaga, even pummeling him with the steel ring steps before giving Estrada an FU right through a table.

Throughout the night, Mr. McMahon waited to get his old friend Donald Trump on the phone. After reading a letter from Trump that panned last week’s Trump vs. Rosie match, the Chairman showed the Donald how he would have handled the Miss USA scandal (with the smoking hot Torrie Wilson playing the part of Miss USA). Before Mr. McMahon was able to act out the end of his scenario, Carlito entered the arena to save Torrie and inform the Chairman that he and his ideas were not cool. Mr. McMahon punished Carlito by pitting him against the Great Khali. After Khali floored Carlito, Mr. McMahon had just three words for him: “Now, that’s cool.”

Also on Raw, Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy teamed with Maria in a Mixed Tag Team Match against Johnny Nitro and Melina. The rivalry between Hardy and Nitro was only heightened at New Year’s Revolution when Jeff retained his gold in a thrilling Steel Cage Match; Hardy was victorious again on Raw, landing a perfect Swanton Bomb and pinning Nitro for the win.

Speaking of victory, Ric Flair picked up his first one-on-one win against the talented youngster Kenny Dykstra. In vintage Flair style, the “Nature Boy” pinned the younger man with his feet on the ropes moments after Kenny had been admonished by the referee for the same infraction. Both Flair and Dykstra will compete in the 30-man Royal Rumble Match where their rivalry will no doubt continue.

In other Raw action, WWE Women’s Champion Mickie James successfully defended her title against Victoria in a rematch of their New Year’s Revolution confrontation. Mickie even added insult to injury in the middle of the match by delivering a severe spanking to Victoria’s shapely behind.

Chris Masters emerged from the locker room with a letter from Mr. McMahon stating that the Master Lock is officially still unbroken. The letter stated that when a soldier in Iraq broke the hold, it was only with outside assistance from JBL. Masters celebrated his inclusion in the Royal Rumble Match and vowed to take on any challenger in another Master Lock Challenge. Ron Simmons stepped up to the plate and was holding his own when Super Crazy attacked Masters, allowing Simmons to escape. Due to outside interference, however, the Master Lock is still officially unbroken.

Two powerful tag team competitors were on their own as JTG faced Shelton Benjamin in a singles match. Shad interfered while the referee was distracted with Charlie Haas, allowing JTG to pin Shelton and steal another Cryme Tyme-style victory.

RKO>DX easily. simply because DX has shawn the fag michaels whom i've always hated