WWE 2004 - A Different Direction

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No.	Match	Stipulation	Times
1	John Cena def. The Big Show (c)	Singles Match for the WWE United States Championship	09:14
2	Rob Van Dam & Booker T (c) def. La Resistance, The Dudley Boyz & Garrison Cade and Mark Jindrak	Fatal Four Way Tag Team Match for the World Tag Team Championships	07:51
3	Christian (with Trish Stratus) def. Chris Jericho	Singles Match	15:03
4	Evolution (Ric Flair, Batista & Randy Orton) def. The Rock 'n' Sock Connection	3-2 Handicap Match	17:00
5	Torrie Wilson and Sable def. Stacy Keibler and Miss Jackie	Playboy Evening Gown Match	02:41
6	Chavo Guerrero (with Chavo Classic) def. Akio, Tajiri, Rey Mysterio, Paul Lodnon, Jamie Noble, Billy Kidman, Shannon Moore, Funaki, Nunzio & Ultimo Dragon	Cruiserweight Open for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship	11:31
7	Goldberg def. Brock Lesnar	Singles Match with Stone Cold Steve Austin as Special Guest Referee	13:43
8	Too Cool (c) def. The Worlds Greatest Tag Team, The Basham Brothers & The APA	Fatal Four Way Tag Team Match for the WWE Tag Team Championships	06:08
9	Victoria (c) def. Molly Holly	Hair vs. Title match for the Women's Championship	05:04
10	Eddie Guerrero (c) def. Kurt Angle	Singles Match for theWWE Championship	21:36
11	The Undertaker def. Kane	Singles Match	06:36
12	Chris Benoit def. Triple H (c) & Shawn Michaels	Triple Threat for the World Heavyweight Championship	24:52

The year is 2004 and WWE is fresh off the heels of Wrestlemania XX

The landscape of the World Wrestling Federation was a strange one. Some of it's biggest names were no more. The Rock was scoring more and more film deals in Hollywood, meaning his involvement would be limited. Stone Cold Steve Austin was unable to wrestle, maybe ever again. Brock Lesnar would not renew his contract, instead favoring to try his luck with the NFL and Goldberg was taking his ball and going home after a less than impressive year.

So who would step up? Who would lead the company further into the millennium? 

Established stars like Triple H, The Undertaker, Kane & Kurt Angle would have to bring their A Game
and what of Randy Orton and John Cena? Raw and Smackdown's future stars would have to set the standard for younger names coming through
and of course Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit set to lead their locker room's as World Champions would been to be the measuring stick

WWE is about to change forever. For Better or Worse? 
YOU DECIDE...

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A-TRAIN
BATISTA
BILLY GUNN
CHRIS BENOIT
CHRIS JERICHO
CHRISTIAN
CHUCK PALUMBO
GAIL KIM
GARRISON CADE
EDGE (injured)
HARDCORE HOLLY
JAZZ
JOHNNY STAMBOLI
KANE
LITA
LANCE STORM
MARK HENRY
MARK JINDRAK
MATT HARDY
MICK FOLEY
MISS JACKIE
MOLLY HOLLY
NIDIA
RANDY ORTON
RHYNO
RIC FLAIR
ROB CONWAY
RODNEY MACK
RON SIMMONS
ROSEY
SHAWN MICHAELS
SHELTON BENJAMIN
STACY KEIBLER
STEVEN RICHARDS
SYLVAIN GRENIER
TAJIRI
THE HURRICANE
THE ROCK (currently inactive)
TRISH STRATUS
TRIPLE H
VICTORIA
WILLIAM REGAL (injured)


TAG TEAMS/STABLES
CHUCK PALUMBO & JOHNNY STAMBOLI
EVOLUTION (BATISTA, RANDY ORTON, RIC FLAIR, TRIPLE H)
GARRISON CADE & MARK JINDRAK
LA RESISTANCE (SYLVAN GRENIER & ROB CONWAY)
THUGGIN 'N' BUGGIN ENTERPRIZES - (MARK HENRY, RODNEY MACK & JAZZ)
THE HURRICANE & ROSEY


GENERAL MANAGER
ERIC BISCHOFF

RAW COMMENTARY TEAM
JIM ROSS & JERRY LAWLER

HEAT COMMENTARY TEAM
JONATHAN COACHMAN & AL SNOW

RING ANNOUNCER
LILLIAN GARCIA

BACKSTAGE INTERVIEWER
JONATHAN COACHMAN





AKIO
BIG SHOW
BILLY KIDMAN
BOOKER T
BRADSHAW
BRIAN KENDRICK
BUBBA RAY DUDLEY
CHARLIE HAAS
CHAVO GUERRERO
CHRIS MASTERS
DANNY BASHAM
DAWN MARIE
DOUG BASHAM
D-VON DUDLEY
EDDIE GUERRERO
FUNAKI
HEIDENREICH
JOHN CENA
KURT ANGLE
MAVEN
MATT MORGAN
NUNZIO
ORLANDO JORDAN
PAUL HEYMAN
PAUL LONDON
RENE DUPREE
REY MYSTERIO
RICO
RIKISHI
ROB VAN DAM
SABLE
SAKODA
SCOTT STEINER
SCOTTY 2 HOTTY
SHANNON MOORE
SPIKE DUDLEY
TEST
TORRIE WILSON
THEODORE LONG
UNDERTAKER
VAL VENIS


TAG TEAMS/STABLES
BOOKER T & ROB VAN DAM
BILLY KIDMAN & REY MYSTERIO
BRIAN KENDRICK & PAUL LONDON
GENETIC GREATNESS (CHRIS MASTERS, DANNY BASHAM, DOUG BASHAM, MATT MORGAN SABLE, SCOTT STEINER)
KYO DAI (AKIO & SAKODA)
THE BASHAM BROTHERS (DOUG AND DANNY BASHAM)
THE DUDLEY BOYZ (BUBBA RAY DUDLEY, D-VON DUDLEY & SPIKE DUDLEY)
TOO COOL (RIKISHI & SCOTTY 2 HOTTY)


GENERAL MANAGER
PAUL HEYMAN

SMACKDOWN COMMENTARY TEAM
MICHAEL COLE & TAZZ

VELOCITY COMMENTARY TEAM
JOSH MATTHEWS & BILL DeMOTT

RING ANNOUNCER
TONY CHIMEL

BACKSTAGE INTERIVEWER
JOSH MATTHEWS





AARON STEVENs
ALEX SHELLEY
ALEXIS LAREE
AMAZING KONG
BRENT ALBRIGHT
BRYAN DANIELSON
CARLOS COLON JR
CHAD TOLAND
CHRIS CAGE
CHRIS HERO
CHRIS MORDETZKY
CHRIS SABIN
CHRSTIAN YORK
CLAUDIO CASTIGNOLI
CM PUNK
COLT CABANA
JAY BRISCOE
JAY LETHAL
JIMMY JACOBS
JOEY MATTHEWS
JOHNNY HENNIGAN
JOHNNY JETER
KENNY BOLIN
KEN DOANE
KENZO SUZUKI
KHOSROW DAIVARI
LUTHER REIGNS
MARK BRISCOE
MARK MAGNUS
MATT CAPPOTELLI
MATT SYDAL
MELISSA COATES
MIKE MONDO
MIKE SHANE
NICK DINSMORE
NICK NEMETH
PHOENIX
PJ BLACK
NOVA
RICKY BANDERAS
SEAN O'HAIRE
SEVEN
TANK TOLAND
TODD SHANE
TRAVIS BANE

TRAINERS
TOMMY DREAMER
IVORY

BOOKER
JIM CORNETTE

[Joey]

This looks fantastic, can't wait to see what you cook up. I, personally, am glad you're using Benoit rather than coming up with some silly excuse as to why he was released or retired.

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CHAMPIONSHIPS



WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
CHRIS BENOIT
WWE WOMENS CHAMPIONSHIP
VICTORIA
WWE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP
RANDY ORTON
WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
LA RESISTANCE

WWE CHAMPIONSHIP
EDDIE GUERRERO
WWE UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP
JOHN CENA
WWE CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
CHAVO GUERRERO
WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
RIKISHI & SCOTTY 2 HOTTY

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-SINGLES MATCH FOR THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP-
CHRIS BENOIT (C) VS. TRIPLE H







NEXT PAY PER VIEW ON SMACKDOWN

SUNDAY MAY 16TH 
VENUE - STAPLE CENTER
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA



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The morning of Monday 15th March has been a very busy day for WWE and Vince McMahon. It has been announced that a raid of the independent scene's best talent has taken place and shook up the game. WWE have signed the following talents, all of whom will report to WWE's developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling

AMAZING KONG
ALEX SHELLEY
BRYAN DANIELSON
CHRIS HERO
CHRIS SABIN
CHRISTIAN YORK
CLAUDIO CASTIGNOLI
CM PUNK
COLT CABANA
JAY BRISCOE
JAY LETHAL
JIMMY JACOBS
MARK BRISCOE
MATT SYDAL
PJ BLACK
RICKY BANDERAS

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Moments before WWE Raw went on the air, the annual draft was announced in order to shake up the Raw and Smackdown Locker Rooms. Both Raw and Smackdown were allocated 5 random draft picks as well as 6 supplemental picks. The results of the draft were posted on WWE.COM and they are as follows;

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The 1st draft pick to Raw is Shelton Benjamin
The 1st draft pick to Smackdown is Booker T

The 2nd draft pick to Raw is Rhyno
The 2nd draft pick to Smackdown is Rob Van Dam

The 3rd draft pick to Raw is Hardcore Holly
The 3rd draft pick to Smackdown is Test

The 4th draft pick to Raw is Tajiri
The 4th draft pick to Smackdown is Rene Dupree

The 5th draft pick to Raw is Edge
The 5th draft pick to Smackdown is Scott Steiner


The results of the supplemental draft are as follows;
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Now moving to Raw

A-Train
Ron Smmons
Nidia
Chuck Palumbo
Johnny Stamboli
Billy Gunn


Now moving to Smackdown

Bubba Ray Dudley
D-Von Dudley
Spike Dudley
Maven
Val Venis
Theodore Long

[Deleted]

What is so weird is I was just thinking about going back to watch WMXX lol... Looking forward to what you do here! I've never been able to get these type of bookers to work, so I'll be rooting for you.

But when it comes to time machine bookers, Joey is the one to take notes off of haha

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Monday, April 15th

~JIM ROSS~
"Ladies and Gentleman, Welcome to Monday Night Raw! I'm Jim Ross joined with Jerry 'The King' Lawler and tonight is going to be a wild ride, I can tell you that much. Last Night's Wrestlemania was an unforgettable night but that was last night. Here tonight, We have goodbye to some of the rosters staples as they head to Smackdown, but we also welcome some new talent in exchange
~JERRY LAWLER~
"That's right JR, It was announced earlier today who will be going where and here are those results"
On the screen are a recap of the draft picks
~JIM ROSS~
"There you see it folks, The Raw Locker room will be sad to see the likes of Booker T, RVD and Christian leave"
~JERRY LAWLER~
"But look on the plus side JR, we now get to see the likes of Shelton Benjamin, Hardcore Holly and Edge!"
Eric Bischoff's theme music hits and the arena begins to boo. The Raw General Manager struts out looking more smug than ever. He struts down and stops at the bottom of the ramp and looks back over his shoulder grinning before winking into a nearby camera and continuing in to the ring. Lillian Garcia hands Bischoff her mic and his music cuts making the chorus of boos that more audible
~ERIC BISCHOFF~
"Thank you for that warm reception, really tugs at the heart strings. But enough about that. Tonight, Monday Night Raw steps into the new calendar year with quite a few changes. The draft has happened and the shake up is in place. Now I think Wrestlemania was a huge success last night and personally, I think the Raw brand, as always put in a better showing than the blue brand. It really goes without saying, but now I've got to take care of some business and as most of you know, the World Tag Team Champions, Booker T and Rob Van Dam have been drafted to Smackdown. That is a problem, because I'm not going to let them leave my show with those titles without earning it. Which led me to make a match that will see the champions running the gauntlet against not 1, not 2 but 3 teams! Believe me boys, if you defeat all three teams, which you won't I might add, then you are free to take your titles to Smackdown, but trust me, It's not going to be easy. As for your opponents, that's for you to wait and see. Now as for tonight's main event, I've had another great idea, what about this..."
Ric Flair theme music plays and the fans get vocal, showering the game with boos. After a little signature strut and spin down the ramp he makes his way down to the ring
~RIC FLAIR~
"Mr. Bischoff I'm sure you know what my business is. I'm here to tell you that 'The Game' Triple H wants his rematch for the World Heavyweight Championship tonight"
Bischoff scratches his head and lifts his mic
~Eric Bischoff~
"Well unfortunately for Triple H, Vince McMahon emailed me earlier and this one is out of my hand, per order of the chairman, Triple H will get his rematch against Chris Benoit, but it will be at Backlash. I hate to break that to you, If it was my call, Hunter would get his wish but this one goes higher than me. But I'm glad you're here Naitch because you can relay tonight's Main Event to another one of your stable mates, because Evolution's Randy Orton will go 1-on-1 with the new World Heavyweight Champion, Chris Benoit!" 
Flair just looks at Bischoff as the GM's theme plays and he makes an exit

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[SINGLES MATCH]
Kane def. Ron Simmons
(03:47)
Kane makes short work of Simmons with Chokeslam
Kane is extremely hot following a defeat to his brother The Undertaker at Wrestlemania and takes out his frustrations on one of Raw's new additions. After a malicious beatdown in and around the ring, Kane drives Simmons into the steel steps. After punishing Simmons some more, Kane drags Simmons over to the timekeepers area and drives the ring bell into his head. Shocked and stunned, fans look on in horror as Kane is shepparded away by several referees as medics rush to the aid of Simmons, eventually being stretchered out
~JIM ROSS~
"What disgraceful actions from Big Red Machine. How can this be justified. I hope Ron Simmons is going to be okay King"
~JERRY LAWLER~
"Kane is a dangerous man, we've seen that first hand tonight JR. The locker room needs to be careful when crossing paths with Kane!"

Backstage, Todd Grisham is stood by with HBK, Shawn Michaels
~TODD GRISHAM~
"Ladies and Gentlemen, my guest at this time, the heartbreak kid, Shawn Michaels. Shawn, you were unlucky not to win the World Title last night, but now the question on the minds of all the fans, where does HBK go from here?"
~SHAWN MICHAELS~
"Well, one thing I have accepted is right now, the World Title might not be for the Heart Break Kid. Last night, I gave it my all and I came up short..."
HBK stops and looks off camera when Chris Benoit approaches him with his new World Title draped over his shoulder. Shawn steps forward and stands toe to toe with Chris in a brief tense moment. Todd Grisham steps back. 
~SHAWN MICHAELS~
"Chris...Congratulations"
HBK sticks out his hand. Benoit looks at the hand for a moment before accepting and shaking. HBK begins to walk off before putting his hand on Benoit's shoulder
~SHAWN MICHAELS~
"Be the champion this locker room needs you to be"
Shawn leaves and Chris Benoit looks off in to the distance, contemplating his words

[SINGLES MATCH]
Hardcore Holly def. Matt Hardy
(07:31)
Holly put Hardy down for the 3 count with an Alabama Slam
Post match, Holly was celebrating on the top rope when Chuck Palumbo and Johnny Stamboli storm the ring and begin assaulting Holly. Both men hold him up in the corner with repetitive stomps. Matt Hardy pulls himself up and witnesses the beat down on Holly and rolls under the bottom rope to get out of dodge. Hardy begins to head up the ramp before having a sudden change of conscious and returning to the ring to help Holly. Hardy evens the odds and both men fight off, turning Hardy face in the process

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Backstage Christian and Trish Stratus are walking through the hall looking proud of what they did last night at Wrestlemania to Chris Jericho. They share a kiss and laugh before being stopped by Women's Champion Victoria. 
~VICTORIA~
"If I said I was shocked I'd be lying, I knew you were rotten Trish. Poor Chris was smitten for you and what did you do? You crushed him. You're cheap. It's sad really"
~TRISH STRATUS~
"What do you actually know about me Victoria? Nothing. I don't care what your opinion of me is and you don't want to piss me off because I will have no problem taking that women's title from you. You're nothing than a paper champion and if locker room rumors are true, a real whore too"
Victoria has heard enough and pops Trish in the cheek with a stiff right hand, dropping her instantly. Victoria laughs and walks away as Christian lifts Trish up off the floor who is absolutely seething

[TAG TEAM GAUNTLET MATCH FOR THE WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS]
Booker T & Rob Van Dam (c) def. Garrison Cade & Mark Jindrak
(05:10)
Booker T & Rob Van Dam (c) def. Mark Henry & Rodney Mack w/ Jazz
(03:55)
La Resistance def. Booker T & Rob Van Dam (c)
(09:24)
Booker and Van Dam looked like they were about to retain successfully when Eric Bischoff came down to the ring and called the referee over, providing the distraction for Rob Conway to level Van Dam with one of the belts, leading to the victory
   Booker and RVD sit in the center of the ring, furious that they were screwed out of their championships, but they aren't leaving for Smackdown without making their mark and take out La Resistance. Bischoff observes the situation and slowly begins backing up the ramp as Conway and Grenier get their asses handed to them. Finally, Booker and Van Dam stand at the foot of the ramp and stare at Bischoff and run up the ramp, chasing Bishoff away to a thunderous ovation from the crowd

Backstage a mysterious vignette airs. The shot of the ground shows a figure kneeling. The figures hand reaches to the floor and picks up a fistful of dirt and lets it run through their fingers. A female voice whispers "Greatness is among those who earn it...He's coming" The camera pans out but the figure is hardly recognizable from the angles displayed

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[SINGLES MATCH]
Batista def. Stevie Richards
(01:15)
   Batista makes short work of Stevie Richards with a Batista Bomb 

Backstage Ric Flair and Randy Orton are watching on a monitor, but still no sign of Triple H. Orton is warming up in preparation for tonight's Main Event against Chris Benoit. After completing a stretch, Orton points to the screen
~RANDY ORTON~
"Just make sure that he knows the plan"
~RIC FLAIR~
"Oh don't worry baby, he knows the plan, now finish getting ready, leave the rest to Naitch"

La Resistance arrive back to their locker room with their newly won World Tag Team Championships. As they begin to celebrate the sound of clapping is heard and Rene Dupree appears in the shot with a big grin
~RENE DUPREE~
"Guys, guys, congratulations out there..that was impressive.. Sylvan, you look like you haven't missed a beat. La Resistance is looking stronger than ever and now we will be represented on both brands. Both Raw and Smackdown will feel pain and defeat at our hands"
Rene smirks and looks for approval. Sylvan and Conway shrug and look at each other
~ROB CONWAY~
"Thanks for the congratulations and all but Rene, La Resistance is on Raw. Let's face it, if you get in to any trouble on Smackdown, we can't have your back, we won't be with you so no offense, but you're not really La Resistance anymore"
~SYLVAN GRENIER~
"That's right, It's been fun and all, but us being here and you being there.. It just ain't going to work Rene. Good luck on Smackdown.. But you're on your own"
Sylvan and Conway turn and walk off out of the locker room, leaving a dejected Dupree stood speechless as his former buddies leave him

[SINGLE MATCH]
Christian w/ Trish Stratus def. Lance Storm via DQ
(07:20)
The match ended with Chris Jericho stormed the ring and begin assaulting Christian
Jericho is hot and is super pissed with every strike he throws, it's clear that he's wearing his heart on his sleeve. Jericho is getting the better of Christian but Trish climbs into the ring and pulls Jericho's hair and begins to slap him violently to prevent him from beating down Christian. Jericho gets to his feet and squares up to Trish but hold back his hands so he won't strike Trish but she has no such respect, landing another huge slap on him, much like the one last night at Wrestlemania. Victoria comes running down to the ring and spins Trish around and takes her to the ground and begins to pound. Christian is on the outside and pulls Trish free as they scarper to safety. Victoria and Jericho stand tall in the ring and Victoria points to Trish cursing before grabbing Jericho by the back of the head, kissing him widely. Trish, wound up tight by Victoria has to be restrained by Christian as the crowd cheer for Jericho and Victoria

~COMMERCIAL BREAK~

Eric Bischoff gets back to his office and seems to have shaken off Booker T & Rob Van Dam. He breathes a sigh of relief and notices Shelton Benjamin in his office who has just completed signing the paperwork, completing his move to the red brand. Bischoff acts his usual smug self and welcomes Shelton
~ERIC BISCHOFF~
"Welcome to Raw Shelton. Now I've been impressed by you for sometime and I can't describe how happy I am with having you here. All I want to say is around here, You and I can have a healthy Boss/Emloyee relationship, you know, I scratch your back, you scratch mine, that sort of thing.. It can be extremely beneficial for you.. So what do you say? Do you think we can have a healthy working relationship?"
Shelton shakes Bischoff's hand
~SHELTON BENJAMIN~
"Thanks for the welcome Mr. Bischoff, but I want to break out on my own and quite frankly, I want to show just how good of an athlete I am and that goes a lot further by doing it without the GM in my back pocket, so thanks but no thanks"
Shelton leaves the Bischoff's office

[SINGLES MATCH]
Chris Benoit def. Randy Orton via DQ
(17:02)
Benoit is awarded the match when Batista and Flair interfere and attack Benoit
Flair begins to direct traffic, signalling for Orton to Irish whip Benoit into Batista who shatters Benoit with a Spinebuster. Flair orchestrates some more and Orton and Batista stomp down. This continues for a few moments until Flair calls off the attack and leans into Orton giving him more instructions. Flair nods to Batista who pulls him up and shoves him in Orton's direction, getting hit with an RKO. Then Orton and Flair work together to pull Benoit up and feed him to Batista who sets up and delivers a ground-shaking Batista Bomb. Benoit is completely decimated and Flair then signals down to the back and Triple H comes out, full suit and all. He marches down to the ring and Batista and Orton hold him up by an arm each. Hunter grabs an unconscious Benoit by the chin and screams at him that he is not a worthy World Champion, Welcome to hell. Triple H then Pedigrees Benoit. Ric Flair hands Triple H the World Title and he holds it high above his head as Evolution stand tall over a fallen Chris Benoit to close the show

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Thursday, April 18th

~MICHAEL COLE~
"Just 4 days removed from what I believe was a best Wrestlemania to date, tonight the lights, camera and action are on Smackdown, Welcome everybody, I'm Michael Cole and I'm joined by my broadcast colleague Tazz. The annual draft rocked the landscape of the WWE earlier this week and we have some new additions to our locker room, some which will be featured tonight"
~TAZZ~
"You said it Cole, things are changing and I know that the Smackdown locker room, for better or for worse is going to be bringing their A-Game to prove that the old guard still rules the roost"
~MICHAEL COLE~
"It will be interesting to see how guys like Rene Dupree, Booker T and Rob Van Dam will settle in, will it unnerve an already established hierarchy partner?"
~TAZZ~
"You bet your ass it will Cole, I've been a part of that locker room and new faces equals a whole lotta change. Things are going to be hotting up on the blue brand over the next few weeks"
Tony Chimel is stood in the center of the ring with a microphone
~TONY CHIMEL~
"Ladies and Gentlemen, Please Welcome The WWE Champion...Edddiieee.... Gueerrerro!"
The WWE Champion rolls up to the left of the titantron in one of his signature low riders. The fans are excited to see Guerrero still holding his gold after a brilliant match with Kurt Angle at Wrestlemania, culminating in perhaps one of the smartest finishes in recent memory, going down as signature Eddie. He climbs up to one knee and holds his hands in the air to approval from the fans as he activates the hydraulics. After soaking in the applause, Eddie hits the ring
~EDDIE GUERRERO~
"Wrestlemania was my night...Wrestlemania was Eddie Guerrero's night! I outsmarted Kurt Angle and I'm not ashamed of it, No. I deserve to be the WWE Champion and as long as I am, I will be a champion for the people"
Eddie is cut off early into his promo by Kurt Angle's theme music. Kurt is irate and steps out onto the ramp
~KURT ANGLE~
"That's enough Eddie, I'm not going to sit in the back and listen to your BS. You cheated last night. You can sugarcoat it all you want and claim you 'outsmarted' me but you know the truth as well as I do, You cheated. Eddie, Do the right thing, award me a rematch for the WWE Championship and you won't be so lucky to cheat me this time because I will snap your ankle in two!"
Eddie laughs and points to Kurt stood at the top of the ramp
~EDDIE GUERRERO~
"That's not how it works vato.. You lost your chance so you know the rules, join the back of the line!"
The crowd pop and Angle becomes incredibly frustrated
~KURT ANGLE~
"This is outrageous, You cheat and then deny of a fair opportunity to win that title.. I'm going to get my rematch Guerrero! I will make it happen!"
Paul Heyman's face appears on the titantron to a chorus of boos. The GM is sat in his office
~PAUL HEYMAN~
"Unfortunately Mr. Angle, I hate to agree with the WWE Champion, but you do now take your spot at the back of the line. While that decision may anger you, which would be very understandable, I will ask you to remain patient because another chance will fall to you soon enough, I'm sure of that. As for who is next to challenge Mr. Guerrero for his title? That will be determined in a Battle Royal in tonight's Main Event. Oh, would you look at that Mr. Angle, another opportunity just presented itself as you sir, will be competing in that battle royal. No, no, no..I'm not finished there. Did I here you correct Mr. Guerrero? That wish to be a champion of the people? That can be arranged. That would mean that you would be ready for competition at any given moment. At least, I sure hope so, because you are in action and that match is now... and your opponent? One of the newest additions to Thursday Nights...Test!
Heyman laughs and Angle smirks, nodding in approval of the GM's decision making. Eddie removes his top and takes off his Title, handing it to the official who arrives in the ring. Test steps out from gorilla to heat from the crowd. Angle walks past him and gives him an encouraging pat on the shoulder
[SINGLES MATCH]
Eddie Guerrero def. Test
(12:57)
Eddie pulled out a hard fought victory, surprising Test with a small package after feigning injury
Test, infuriated that he has been robbed of a victory on his first night on Smackdown blindsides Guerrero in the post match celebrations. He begins to beat down the champion but Eddie shows spirit and fights back. The fight eventually results in Eddie besting Test, sending him flying to the outside. Eddie stands tall

COMMERCIAL BREAK

As we rejoin Smackdown, Sable is stood in the ring receiving a mixed response from the crowd. She folds her arms and looks around the arena like she is better than everyone there and smirks, lifting her microphone
~SABLE~
"When I came to work today, I had an idea. Looking this good is hard work, believe me. But I realized that I have always been more than a pretty face and a smoking hot body. I have been a successful manager in the past and after some deliberation, I've decided to put together a little faction. A faction that will rule the blue brand. A faction that will be able to defeat those meat heads in Evolution over on Raw. After making a few phone calls and sending a few texts, I've managed to assemble an impressive clientele and I don't want to wait any longer to introduce them to you. Now this first face is a real x-factor. You won't know him because he's a new face in the locker room, but you're going to be real familiar with him after tonight. I present to you, the future of Smackdown... Chris Masters!"
Sable begins to applaud and smile as she looks up the ramp. Out steps the incredibly impressive frame of Chris Masters. He flexes at the top of the ramp a couple of times before heading down to the ring, snarling at the fans. He gets in the ring and Sable puts her arm around him, smirking
~SABLE~
"I know right, He's really something. 250lbs of bad news for the locker room. But I'll come back to my masterpiece in a moment because now it's time for you to meet the next of my clients, The Basham Brothers!"
"Faces more familiar than the new upstart Chris Masters, The Basham's generate a negative response from the crowd. The Brothers slide in and flank Sable to her left and right. Both men shake hands with Masters
~SABLE~
"It's nice to see my boys getting along already. But this group is missing an enforcer. Who in that locker room would make a good enforcer? Someone Big, someone strong, someone mean...someone like... Matt Morgan!"
The Giant Morgan strolls out laughing, cracking his knuckles. As he arrives in the ring, Morgan is greeted by his stablemates
~SABLE~
"It's perfect. What an assembly I'm witnessing. But what's missing? Oooo, I know. I'm missing a leader. This ship needs to be guided in the right direction by an experienced head. Who can hold this stable together? A true leader to set the measuring stick and a role model to take the reigns and lead young Chris here as his protege to a bright career as the future of Smackdown? Well this search didn't take me very long. In fact it was the first phonecall I name. The first man I went to with my revelation for this stable. So please, raise and put your hands together for The Big Bad Booty Daddy, Scott Steiner!"
Another mixed reaction from the crowd who are on the fence about how to respond. Steiner walks out proudly and holds up his arms towards Sable in the ring. He strikes all his usual pose spots en route to the ring before climbing and shaking hands with all of his new stablemates, much like each member before him. He then kisses Sable on the cheek and takes her microphone
~SCOTT STEINER~
"The Big Bad Booty Daddy runs with the blue brand since Monday and if you don't like it, then you can kiss my ass. In fact, you can kiss all our asses, expect Sable's, you ain't worthy. Now I'm going to keep this short and I'm going to keep this sweet. Look in this ring? What do you see? I know what I see. I see The Future in young Chris Masters. I see one of the smartest Tag Teams in the company with The Basham Brothers. I see power, hunger, desire and fire in the eyes of this man Matt Morgan. You know what they say, the cream always rises to the crop, we're the cream! This locker room is on notice, pay attention and sit up straight. Because you best beware of crossing paths with this circle...Genetic...Greatness!"
Steiner drops the mic and the crowd are decided, they do not approve of the stable and boo loudly
~SCOTT STEINER~
"So now, You people are in for a treat. So are we. Chris, get ready baby, You're up!"
The rest of the collective, to be known as Genetic Greatness leave the ring, all psyching up Masters in prep for his upcoming match
[SINGLES MATCH]
Chris Masters w/ Genetic Greatness def. Funaki
(01:43)
Masters wins convincingly with a couple of power moves and stiff strikes before submitting Funaki with a Swinging Full Nelson submission hold
The rest of the faction join him in the ring and congratulate him

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[SINGLES MATCH]
Maven def. Charlie Haas
(09:18)
Maven picks up a well deserved win with a Halo DDT

Backstage Kurt Angle is now in his ring gear and has just completed a few exercises in preparation for tonight's main event battle royal. After a couple of moments, Josh Matthews approaches him
~JOSH MATTHEWS~
"Kurt, right now the talk of the locker room is the big debate, whether you were cheated or outsmarted by Eddie Guerrero last Sunday at Wrestlemania. Everyone is split with a roughly 50/50 divide.  How important is tonight's main event to you?"
~KURT ANGLE~
"A 50/50 divide? Are you kidding me? There shouldn't be any split in the locker room. It's plain and simple Josh, I was cheated. What if Michael Jordan was clearly travelling but still converted a basket and it counted, would that be foul play?"
~JOSH MATTHEWS~
"Well, Yeah..I guess"
~KURT ANGLE~
"Exactly, so how is this any different? Eddie Guerrero feigned injury to steal a victory from me. That's the hallmark of a man that is not worthy to be champion. As if his victory over Brock Lesnar at No Way Out wasn't a big enough fluke, he cheated me...ME.. an Olympic gold medalist out of what is rightfully mine"
~JOSH MATTHEWS~
"But what if you don't win tonight's Battle Royal?"
Kurt laughs to himself
~KURT ANGLE~
"Oh come on Josh, you don't honestly believe that's a possibility do you? I will get my rematch with Guerrero and then I'm going to snap his ankle, just like I should have done at Wrestlemania..."
Kurt Angle stops as he notices John Cena steps into the shot
~JOHN CENA~
"Woah, woah, woah..Kurt, It's not natural to tense that hard when you speak. You look like you're about to pop. Don't sweat it chief, You'll get another chance.. That is probably sometime further down the line because the Doctor of Thuganomics plans to add to his collection"
Cena tilts forward his newly won United States Championship from his shoulder
~JOHN CENA~
"You're whack Kurt. You lucked out. Stop hogging the top of the card. There's a lot of hungry guys below you just itching for a shot at your spot, you feel?"
Kurt squares up to Cena looking intense
~KURT ANGLE~
"I'm already planning on breaking one ankle John, don't make it so I have to break two, It would be a shame if you had to vacate your United States Championship so soon after winning it, do YOU feel?"
Cena smirks and waves his hand in front of his face
~JOHN CENA~
"Whatever man, can't see me anyway"
Cena walks past Kurt and nudges his shoulder

[TAG TEAM MATCH]
Too Cool def. The Dudley Boyz
(09:23)
Rikishi scores the victory following a Rikishi Driver on D-Von
Rikishi and Scotty 2 Hotty celebrate their victory with their titles when Bubba and D-Von get to their feet. There are a few brief moments of tension and both teams stand at opposite ends of the ring. Bubba and D-Von begin to exchange words in each others ears. Scotty then says something to Rikishi and he nods. Both members of Too Cool step forward and extend their hands to The Dudleyz. D-Von and Bubba turn to each other and nod, then proceed to turn around and exit the ring, walking off to boos from the fans. Bubba and D-Von can be heard cursing and telling the fans to shut up. Rikishi and Scotty are left in the ring

COMMERCIAL BREAK

[SINGLES MATCH]
Rene Dupree def. Orlando Jordan
(04:59)
Dupreee scores the pinfall victory following a Dupree Driver

Backstage, former World Tag Team Champions Rob Van Dam and Booker T approach the Smackdown GM, Paul Heyman's office. They knock and enter, where Heyman is waiting with open arms. Both men shake the General Managers hand
~PAUL HEYMAN~
"Booker, Rob.. Welcome to Smackdown! Now believe me when I say this, I'm so happy that both of you ended up here. Now, it's important that there is a healthy relationship between me, authority and you, talent. It goes without saying that the three of us have history and that works in all of our favors, if you know what I'm saying?"

Heyman smirks and holds out his hands looking for approval
~ROB VAN DAM~
"Paul, I love you and respect you, but we're not playing ball with you on this one, sorry"
~BOOKER T~
"Tell me, you did not just say that? Since when do you speak for both of us Rob?"
~ROB VAN DAM~
"I don't pick for both of us Booker, but as much I respect Paul, I could never trust him again. The guy still owes me money. Look, this is silly man"
~BOOKER T~
"Yeah this is silly Rob. I got to think about myself in this situation and I'm going to do what is best for the Book man"
~PAUL HEYMAN~
"You heard it here first Rob and now, just to really let it sink in how silly your decision is, I'm removing you from tonight's Main Event. With that said Booker, The main event is up next so you should get ready"
Heyman indicates for Booker to follow which he does. RVD is left to shrug, speechless

[18 MAN BATTLE ROYAL TO DETERMINE #1 CONTENDER FOR WWE TITLE]
Booker T last eliminated Rey Mysterio to win
The final came down to Kurt Angle, Booker T and Rey Mysterio. Kurt and Rey were exchanging shots when Kurt threw Mysterio up over the top rope. Rey goes flying over but only one foot touches the floor. Kurt thinks he is done with Rey but gets caught off guard when he returns to the ring and dropkicks him to the back, sending him flying over the top and out to the floor. Kurt is absolutely pissed and storms back in the ring and purposely throws Rey to the outside, eliminating him. Booker T is declared the winner by default and he has his hand raised even though he had nothing to do with the final exchange. But the bigger story is what's happening on the outside. Kurt Angle is really pissed and slaps Rey in an Ankle Lock, the ref on the outside tries to talk Kirt out of the assault but Kurt is having none of it. Rey is in pain and the timekeeper rings the bell furiously. Kurt adds more torque finally drawing Eddie out from the back to the make the save, but it could be too late, Angle leaves immediately as Guerrero checks on Rey. Smackdown wraps up with medics checking on Rey's ankle