September Week 3, Year 3

The final week before Hell in a Cell and a couple of weeks before the draft.

Raw

Match 1. RVD vs. Orton

It's an Evolution-filled Raw tonight. Austin interfered and hit Orton with a Stunner. RVD took advantage and went for the 5-star Frog Splash. Orton put his knees up to block it then landed the RKO on RVD and won.

Match 2. Jeff Hardy vs. Booker T  Intercontinental Championship

Jeff defeated Christian last week to earn this match. At 4:17. Jeff hit the Whisper in the Wind. He went to the top rope for the Swanton Bomb, but Booker moved. Booker then hit the Scissors Kick. A minute later, he hit the Bookend. Booker then picked Jeff up for a grapple, but he caught him in a roll-up and won.

Match 3. Kane vs. Batista

These two big men went back and forth the whole match. Batista lined up Kane and connected with a spear. He then hit the Batista Bomb. Kane attempted a comeback and was able to hit a back breaker, but Batista stopped him with a spine buster and another Batista Bomb to win. Evolution is 2-0 tonight.

After the match, Batista left the ring and grabbed a chair. He went to hit Kane but Jericho came out and grabbed the chair from Batista. He then turned and hit Kane over the head.

Main Event. Goldberg vs. Triple H

Goldberg hoisted The Game over his head with one hand and dropped him on his back. A few moments later, Triple H landed the Pedigree but got only a 2 count. Goldberg hit the Jackhammer, but he just stood there. No pin attempt was made. Goldberg threw HHH into the ropes, but The Game countered with his knee smash and spine buster. He then hit another Pedigree and won. Evolution went 3-0 to sweep their opponents on Raw.

After the match, Triple H went to hit Goldberg with a chair but he was stopped by the returning Shawn Michaels! HBK then checked on Goldberg.

Smackdown

Match 1. Hogan vs. Lesnar

Hogan was dominating the big man early on. He clotheslined him in the corner and hit a running powerslam. Lesnar became angry and began crushing the body of Hulk Hogan. He landed the F5. He wasn't done there as he went to the top and connected with the Shooting Star Press and won.

Match 2. Show vs. Miz and Morrison

M&M did their best to keep Show grounded. They kept each other fresh with frequent tags. Show was able to get some offense in as he hit Morrison with a back breaker. However, the extra-man advantage was too much. Miz came in, landed the Skull Crushing Finale and knocked Show out.

After the match, Miz grabbed a chair and went to hurt Show some more. He was interrupted by the returning Mark Henry.

Match 3. Morgan vs. Cena

Can Morgan pull of the upset of the year? Three minutes into the match, Cena landed the AA. Morgan got up and hit Cena with a chokeslam. Cena recovered and hit a tilt-a-whirl slam on Morgan and pinned him to win.

After the match, Edge appeared at the top of the ramp and pointed at Cena.

Main Event. Hell in a Cell - Taker vs. Angle

Why have a HIAC match when the PPV is two days away? At 2:33, Taker hit a Tombstone on Angle but got a 2 count. Taker dominated Angle the whole match. The match spilled to the outside. Taker hit a chokeslam and another Tombstone. They made it back into the ring. Taker hit a third Tombstone and won.

Recap: Will we see some dissension between Matt and Jeff? Jericho is now back on Raw. Shawn Michaels has returned as well. Raw is almost at full strength. Henry returned on Smackdown. Raw is fully recovered.