NO MERCY, Year 3

The AI-made card was horrible. I did like the idea of the inter-brand matches.

Match 1. Raw vs. SD - Christian and Jericho vs. Too Cool
This is the first of two interbrand matches. Jericho connected with a heel kick on Rikishi. Christian then came in and landed the Killswitch. Rikishi was finally able to tag in Scotty. He landed a spinning DDT on Christian. Scotty then went for a back body drop, but Christian reversed it into a roll-up and won.

Match 2. Morgan and Show vs. The Dudleyz  WWE Tag Team Championship
Can the Dudleyz regain the tag titles? D-Von landed an inverted DDT on Morgan. A few minutes later, he landed a Bubba Cutter. The Dudleyz continued the attack on Morgan. It was now Bubba's turn to beat down the rookie. He landed a Death Valley Driver and a back suplex. After a clothesline, Bubba got the pinfall.

Match 3. William Regal vs. Shelton Benjamin  Intercontinental Championship
Regal won the title two weeks ago. He is now defending against the recently returning Shelton Benjamin. Regal landed a tiger suplex and reversed a suplex into a neck breaker. He continued the beating with a German suplex and a Power of the Punch to retain the belt.

Match 4. Steel Cage - Undertaker vs. Edge  WWE Championship
The Deadman and the Rated-R Superstar traded blows in the early going. Edge gained some momentum and hit the Edge-o-matic. He then hit the spear and pinned Taker. Undertaker kicked out at 2 and he began his offense. He landed the Last Ride and Tombstone to retain the title.

Match 5. Raw vs. SD Last Man Standing - Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels
With the history between these two, it was only fitting to have this stipulation. Four minutes into the match and Shawn Michaels connected with Sweet Chin Music. Triple H was able to get up and get some offense in. He landed a swinging neck breaker and his signature spine buster. Somehow, HBK hit another SCM. This time, The Game was unable to get up.

After the match, Triple H raised his best friend's arm in celebration.

Main Event. Scott Steiner vs. Mark Henry  World Heavyweight Championship
Henry hit some right hands across the face of Steiner which busted him open. Steiner wasn't fazed as he landed a side belly-to-belly and an overhead belly-to-belly suplex. Henry brought a chair into the ring to try to weaken the champ. Steiner lifted Henry over his head and dropped him. He hit another overhead belly-to-belly and won.

After the match, Batista and Triple H entered the ring. Instead of attacking him, they celebrated with the champ.

Recap: The Dudleyz are once again champs. I'm happy with the two main champs retaining. Triple H and Batista are now faces, leaving Orton and Flair as heels. I'm curious to see why Evolution celebrated with Steiner.

October Week 3, Year 3

No Mercy is just six days away.

Raw

Match 1. Hogan vs. Jericho

The first of Raw's two new superstars kicks off Raw. Hogan drove his knee into Jericho's face and then hit some right hands which busted Jericho open. Benoit ran down and received some punches from Hogan. This allowed Jericho to mount some offense. It ended with a heel kick and a Codebreaker.

Match 2. Lesnar vs. Triple H

The second of Raw's picks takes on the Cerebral Assassin. Show attacked Lesnar as he was walking to the ring. Triple H left the ring and wanted to grab a chair. Lesnar followed and they continued fighting. They made it back in and Lesnar connected with an F5. He went for another slam, but Triple H reversed it and scored the win.

After the match, Batista and Flair joined Triple H in stomping on Lesnar. Flair grabbed a chair and handed it to HHH. He then hit Lesnar multiple times.

Match 3. Jeff and Steiner vs. Orton and ???

Orton's partner is The Rock! WOW! It's about time Rocky has been a part of a storyline. Rock and Orton double teamed Steiner outside the ring. Jeff then hit Rock with a Twist of Fate. Steiner hit a German suplex and a military press on Orton. After a back suplex, Steiner pinned Rock to win.

Main Event. Henry vs. Regal  #1 Contender's Match

Jericho interfered in the match and went after Henry. Regal won the original match, but it was restarted as a submission match. Can the IC Champ become the challenger for the World Title? Does Henry have a submission move? Henry made Regal tap with a bearhug.

Smackdown

Match 1. Eddie vs. Morrison

Eddie was beating down JoMo. After a two-count, Morrison got up and hit Moonlight Drive. A few moments later, Eddie landed the Three Amigos. He then hit the brainbuster. Eddie went for a suplex, but JoMo blocked it and hit one of his own. He then landed a swinging DDT. Morrison went to the top and landed a moonsault to win.

Match 2. Michaels vs. JBL
It feels weird seeing HBK's name under the Smackdown heading. JBL wanted to have HBK start on the wrong foot. He landed a fall away slam and a Clothesline from Hell. JBL continued the attack with a powerbomb. He went for another clothesline, but Michaels blocked it and hit the Sweet Chin Music. JBL got up and was able to hit a second clothesline. HBK hit a fisherman's suplex and won.

Match 3. Morgan vs. Bubba

Morgan won this match last week. Can Bubba win and save the falling Dudleyz? Bubba landed a back suplex and a military press slam. There were weapons being used all over the ring. There was a table, crutch and a garbage can. Bubba landed his Death Valley Driver. Bubba hit Morgan with the steps and he began bleeding. They went back into the ring where Bubba landed a Bubba Cutter to win.

Main Event. Taker vs. Stone Cold vs. A-Train vs. Big Show

Can Austin win his first match on the "B-show"? A-Train hit the Derailer on Show, but got a 2 count. Taker landed the Tombstone on Big Show. Show hit Austin with a fall away slam. Taker hit another Tombstone, this time on Austin and won.

After the match, JBL attacked Taker from behind.

Recap: JBL has attacked Taker multiple times, yet has not challenged for the WWE Title. 

October Week 2, Year 3

 The mid-year draft is here. There will be two draft matches on Raw and two more on Smackdown.

Raw

Match 1. Draft Match - Stone Cold vs. Lesnar

The winner will receive a draft pick for their brand. Lesnar was one elimination away from becoming WWE Champion. Lesnar connected with an F5. Lesnar was tossing Austin all over the ring like he was a rag doll. After an armbar, Lesnar pinned Austin to win.

Match 2. Shelton and Batista w/ Orton vs. Steiner and Jeff

The mystery partner was Jeff Hardy! Both teams used tag moves to wear down their opponent. Batista accidentally knocked out the ref as he hit the Batista Bomb on Steiner. Later, Batista hit a modified back suplex and got a close 3 count. Steiner fought back and hit his own back suplex and won.

After the match, Jeff and Steiner shook hands and celebrated.

Match 3. Booker vs. Jericho, Benoit and Regal

As if a 3-on-1 advantage wasn't enough, Benoit brought in a chair. However, Booker took it away and used it. Booker tried to weaken one member of the team, but they kept tagging in and out. Jericho landed an elbow drop from the top rope. He then hit the Codebreaker to knock out Booker.

Main Event. Draft Match - The Rock vs. Edge

The winner will receive a draft pick for their brand. Edge hit Rock with a couple of back suplexes. Rock fought back and locked Edge in the Sharpshooter. Edge got out and hit the Edge-o-matic. He then hit a spear from the top and won. That's two picks for Smackdown.

Smackdown

Match 1. Draft Match - Batista vs. Rey
Winner get a draft pick for their brand. The Animal was in control for most of the match. He threw Rey into the corner and then hit a two-handed chokeslam. He landed a Batista Bomb, but wasn't done just yet. He speared Rey from the top rope and scored the win.

Match 2. Draft Match - Angle vs. Triple H

Winner get a draft pick for their show. Mr. McMahon was walking around at ringside. Three and a half minutes in and Triple H landed the Pedigree. Angle was able to kick out but The Game continued the beating. He landed his signature spine buster and another Pedigree to win. Raw gets a pick.

Match 3. Matt Morgan vs. Bubba Ray

One-half of the current tag champs taking on one-half of the former champs. Morgan was dominating Bubba. He hit a running powerslam and then his bicycle kick. Bubba kicked out, but Matt let him know it was a mistake. Morgan hit a back suplex and did the Jericho-cocky-one-foot pin to score the win.

After the match, Bubba threw a fit in front of the announcers. He then punched Michael Cole.

Main Event. Undertaker vs. Big Show vs. Kurt Angle

Taker must have hit about three Tombstones on Big Show. All three men did not want to give up. They took finisher after finisher. Show brought in a chair to deal out some more damage. Angle kept on hitting Taker with some pinning German suplexes, but Show broke them up each time. Show hit his second Showstopper on Taker, but he sat right up. Angle landed the Angle Slam, but again Taker got up. Taker hit the Tombstone on Angle. This time, Show was late to break it up and Taker won.

After the match, a WWE official checked on Angle.

Draft picks: Raw gets - Brock Lesnar, Hulk Hogan

                  Smackdown gets - Shawn Michaels, Stone Cold

Recap: The Heartbreak Kid and Stone Cold are now on the blue brand! WOW! Steiner aligned himself with Jeff. The Next Big Thing and Hulk Hogan are a part of Raw. Four HUGE names switched shows in this draft. Angle is listed as injured.

NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS, Year 3

Undertaker is involved in two title matches. That's not going to happen. All six titles are on the line tonight. Tomorrow night is the draft. Things could be shaken up in the next 24 hours.

Match 1. Edge vs. Rhino vs. JBL  United States Championship
This match took over 20 minutes. JBL hit Edge with some right hands and busted him open. Edge went to spear JBL, but Rhino interrupted with a pile driver. He then Gored Edge. Rhino landed a few moves on JBL as Edge was just pacing back and forth. After a few punches, Rhino pinned JBL to win the title.

Match 2. Matt Morgan and Big Show vs. The Dudleyz  WWE Tag Team Championship
Morgan and Show kept Bubba away from D-Von. Morgan landed the running bicycle kick. D-Von came in and had more success than Bubba. He lifted Morgan over his head then dropped him on his back. As strong as the Dudleyz are, Show and Morgan were stronger. Morgan lifted D-Von up and planted him on his head for the win.

Match 3. Steel Cage - Jeff Hardy vs. Benoit vs. Regal  Intercontinental Championship
Regal came out of nowhere to win this match. Benoit was climbing but was pulled down by Jeff. Jeff was climbing but Regal pulled him down. Jeff hit Benoit with the Whisper in the Wind. Benoit got up and put Jeff in the Crossface. Regal climbed the cage. Jeff went to pull him down, but he punched him off and continued climbing to win. Three matches, three title changes.

Match 4. Kane and RVD vs. Flair and Triple H  World Tag Team Championship
All four men were in the ring at once. RVD went for the frog splash on Flair, but he was able to move out of the way. Flair landed his patented nut grab on both Kane and RVD. For some reason, Flair was on the top rope and connected with a dropkick on RVD. RVD caught Flair in a roll-up and won.

Match 5. Hell in a Cell - Scott Steiner vs. Goldberg  World Heavyweight Championship
These two have battled for the World Title so many times already. Both men landed some powerful moves. Steiner hit Goldberg with the belly-to-belly suplex. Steiner hit a German suplex on Goldberg and one of the pieces of the cell broke off. After a running powerslam, Steiner pinned Goldberg to retain his title.

Main Event. Battle Royal - Undertaker vs. Angle vs. Lesnar vs. Eddie Guerrero vs. Rey vs. Edge
WWE Championship
After losing the US Title, Edge inserted himself into the vacant WWE Title match. Eddie went to toss out Angle, but he was able to hang on. Eddie was eventually successful as he kicked Angle off the apron. Edge was the next eliminated. Taker got his second elimination by taking out Eddie. Taker and Lesnar teamed up to take out Rey. Lesnar hit the F5 on Taker. That didn't faze the Deadman as he scored his fourth elimination and won the title.

Recap: I regret putting Regal in the IC Title match. The Dudleyz reign as tag champs is finally over. Taker is champ again. Cena will get a rematch when he returns.

October Week 1, Year 3

The Board of Directors have stripped Cena of his title. There will be a 4-man battle royal at Night of Champions to crown a new champ.

Raw

Match 1. Evolution vs. RVD and Kane

Orton was stuck in the no man's land as he was double teamed by RVD and Kane. He then received a Tombstone. Batista finally made it in, but he became a victim of Kane's wrath. Kane hit another Tombstone on Orton and won.

Match 2. Steiner vs. Shelton

The match was about to begin when Batista and Orton came down. Steiner turned around and hit a double cross-body on them. Steiner landed his overhead belly-to-belly. Steiner then brought in a chair and punched the chair into Shelton's face. He then hit another belly-to-belly on the outside. After a military press, Steiner pinned Shelton to win.

After the match, Batista and Orton attacked Steiner.

Match 3. Booker T vs. Goldberg

Booker went for the spine buster, but Goldberg reversed it. However, Booker did hit the super kick. Goldberg got up and hit his own spine buster then speared Booker. The Booker Man recovered and hit Goldberg with a back breaker. He then landed the Bookend to win.

After the match, Jericho, Benoit and Regal came out. They eyed down Booker T.

Main Event. Triple H and Flair vs. Michaels and Austin

Flair and Michaels were going at it. HBK landed the Sweet Chin Music. Austin came in and fell victim to Flair's dirty tactics. Michaels was back in the ring, but he was isolated from his partner. Flair landed a DDT and pinned HBK to win.

Smackdown

Match 1. Matt Morgan vs. Brock Lesnar

Big Show ran down to help his partner. Lesnar hit Morgan with an F5. Show hit the WMD on Lesnar. Brock grabbed a chair and began hitting Morgan multiple times. Morgan was able to get up. He went for the running bicycle kick, but Lesnar reversed it. Lesnar then went for another F5 but it was blocked. Morgan attempted his finisher again, but Brock blocked it and hit a second F5. After a running clothesline, Lesnar won.

Match 2. Hogan vs. JBL

JBL was dominating Hogan. He hit the fall away slam. Hogan recovered and landed his own power slam. Bradshaw wasn't fazed by this as he hit another fall away slam on the outside. He then hit Hogan with a chair and busted him open. Hogan went for a big boot, but JBL caught him in a roll-up and won.

After the match, JBL was about to head up the ramp when Rhino appeared at the top. He ran down and threw JBL into the steps.

Match 3. Undertaker vs. Kurt Angle

Taker hit a fall away slam right away. A couple of minutes later, he hit Angle with a Tombstone. Angle attempted a comeback with some chairs, but Taker halted it. The Deadman hit Angle with a running DDT. He then pinned Angle to win.

Main Event. Steel Cage - John Cena vs. Edge

Is Cena back from injury? Edge and Cena traded blows in the early going. Cena went to escape but Edge caught him and hit a flapjack. Edge then hit a back breaker. A few moments later, Cena hit Edge with a leg drop from the top rope. He then hit the AA and won.

Recap: Rhino is officially back. Cena is still lasted as injured, so he will vacate his title this Sunday.

September Week 4, Year 3

The draft will take place in 2 weeks; the day after Night of Champions.

Raw

Match 1. RVD and Kane vs. Christian and Jericho

It's been a couple of months since these two teams faced off. Christian and Jericho kept RVD away from Kane. Jericho and RVD went back and forth. Jericho landed a suplex on RVD. Jericho then stood on the apron as the ref counted him out.

Match 2. Jeff Hardy vs. Steiner

Batista attacked Jeff from behind and tossed him into the ring. Steiner hit a neck breaker and a back suplex in the early going. Jeff fought back and went for the Twist of Fate, but Steiner blocked it. He then hit his belly-to-belly and a northern lights suplex to win.

After the match, Shelton, Batista and Orton appeared at the top of the ramp. Steiner motioned for them to come down to the ring, but nothing happened.

Match 3. Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H

Triple H was dominating his former friend. He landed a spine buster. He then hit the Pedigree, but Shawn kicked out of the pin. Michaels made a comeback and eventually hit the Sweet Chin Music. Triple H landed another Pedigree and won.

Main Event. Goldberg vs. Booker T

Booker was attacked by Matt Hardy. Goldberg had Booker in an armbar and pinned him after, but Booker kicked out. Booker came back with a low blow and a super kick. After some right hands, Goldberg pinned Booker to win.

After the match, Goldberg extended his arm for a hand shake and Booker accepted.

Smackdown

Match 1. Eddie vs. Bubba

Maybe we see the return of Chavo tonight. JBL made his way to the ring with a chair in hand. Eddie landed the Three Amigos. He then hit the Brainbuster. Bubba fought back and lifted Eddie over his head for a military press. He then pinned Eddie to win.

Match 2. Lesnar Scotty and A-Train vs. Show and Morgan

This is a match featuring four massive men. A-Train was shown coming out alone. He then introduced Scotty as his partner. Why would he replace Lesnar with Scotty? Scotty was surprisingly holding his own against Big Show. A-Train lifted Show up and hit the Derailer. A few minutes later, Show hit Scotty with the WMD and won.

Match 3. Edge vs. Angle

Edge caught Angle with an Edge-o-matic. He then hit Angle with the spear, but Angle somehow kicked out. After a few right hands, Angle began bleeding. Edge lifted him up and hit the electric chair drop to win.

Main Event. John Cena vs. Undertaker

The champ was in control. He hit Taker with a few different suplexes. Taker got right up and hit the Tombstone. Cena kicked out but the beating continued. Taker landed the Last Ride and another Tombstone to win.

After the match, Cena was taken away on a stretcher.

Recap: Is Shelton aligning himself with Evolution? Booker is now a face. What is Smackdown going to do without its champ?

HELL IN A CELL, Year 3

There was not a single Hell in a Cell match on the card. What?!

Match 1. Raw vs. Smackdown Ladder - RVD vs. JBL vs. Rey vs. Shelton
Bubba Ray interfered and hit Shelton with the Bubba Cutter.There were ladders and chairs all over the ring. Shelton and Rey were the first to make an attempt for the briefcase, but were pushed down by JBL. RVD hit a tornado DDT on Rey and busted him open. RVD hit Shelton with a swinging neck breaker from the top of the ladder. RVD then did the same to Rey. Shelton climbed and pulled down the briefcase.

Match 2. Edge vs. Angle  United States Championship
Angle was destroyed by Taker on Smackdown, receiving three Tombstones. Angle hit Edge with a German suplex. A couple minutes later, Angle was on the top rope and landed a moonsault. He then hit an Angle Slam. It looked like Angle was going to win, but Edge came back and hit a spear from the top to retain his title.

Match 3. Jeff Hardy vs. Booker T  Intercontinental Championship
This is a rematch from the last Raw. Booker hit the Bookend and almost won, but Jeff kicked out. These two fought on the outside for a couple of minutes. Jeff flew across the ring, landed a heel kick and a running clothesline. He then hit the Twist of Fate to retain.

Match 4. Raw vs. Smackdown - The Rock vs. Hogan
Rock connected with some right hands then landed the spine buster. Rock then hit the Rock Bottom. Hogan attempted a comeback, but Rock stopped him with a back suplex and a Samoan drop. Rock threw Hogan into the ropes and hit another Samoan drop to win.

Match 5. Hell in a Cell - Taker vs. Cena vs. Big Show vs. Lesnar  WWE Championship
Taker hit Lesnar with a Last Ride while Show and Cena were battling. Big Show almost broke Cena in half with a spear. Taker then Tombstoned Lesnar. Taker and Cena were fighting a the corner as Show lifted Lesnar up for a Showstopper. Cena hit a leg drop from the top and pinned Taker to win. Taker's 5-month reign is over!

Main Event. Scramble - Kane vs. Steiner vs. Goldberg vs. Triple H vs. Michaels  World Championship
This is a 20-minute scramble match. Maybe we'll actually see a title change. Michaels and Goldberg started off the match. The next man to enter was Kane. The champ can properly defend his title. Goldberg hit HBK with a Jackhammer, but Kane broke up the pin. The second man to join the match was Triple H. Goldberg went for a couple of pins on Kane but both HHH and Michaels broke it up. Steiner finally entered and there are now 5 minutes left. With two minutes left, Steiner hit a northern lights suplex on Goldberg and pinned him to win the title.

Recap: I knew Taker was going to lose at this event. I didn't think Cena would walk out as champ, though. Steiner gets the World Title back. Let's see what happens in the draft.

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.

September Week 2, Year 3

We are 13 days away from Hell in a Cell.

Raw

Match 1. RVD and Kane vs. Batista and Orton

This is a non-title match. Batista and Orton kept Kane away from RVD. Kane was able to break free as he hit Orton with a chokeslam outside the ring. RVD finally made it into the ring. He caught Batista with a heel kick and busted him open. RVD hit another heel kick and a 5-star Frog Splash on Orton to win.

Match 2. Christian vs. Jeff Hardy  #1 Contender's Match

The winner will face Booker T next week. Jeff was in control for most of the match. He hit a couple of slams then Whisper in the Wind. He then picked Christian back up and hit the Twist of Fate for the win.

After the match, Jeff was going to leave the ring. He was stopped by the returning Shelton Benjamin!

Match 3. Stone Cold vs. Triple H

Kane took a seat with the announcers. Austin went for a Stunner outside the ring, but Triple H blocked it and hit the Pedigree. They made it back into ring where Triple H hit his spine buster. He then landed another Pedigree. The Game continued the attack with a DDT and a back breaker. After some right hands, Triple H pinned Austin to win.

After the match, Evolution attacked Austin. Triple H then hit Austin with a chair.

Main Event. Goldberg vs. Booker T

Booker was walking down the ramp when Matt appeared in the crowd and punched Booker. These two went back and forth. They know each other so well from their WCW days. Booker connected with a super kick. Goldberg hit the spear and got the win.

After the match, Rey attacked Goldberg with a pipe.

Smackdown

Match 1. Edge vs. Bubba Ray

Edge went on the offensive early. He suplexed Bubba a couple of times. He then hit a swinging neck breaker. Bubba was able to get up and get some offense in. Edge halted him with a running clothesline. He then landed the Edge-o-matic. Edge went to the corner and hit Bubba with a spear to win

Match 2. Show and Morgan vs. Too Cool

Angle and Triple H attacked Morgan and Show as they were walking to the ring. Both teams used double team moves to weaken their opponents. Show landed the Showstopper on Scotty. Rikishi came in, but was the recipient of a WMD. Show then pinned Rikishi to win.

After the match, Angle and Triple H came back into the ring and continued their attack on Show and Morgan.

Match 3. Hulk Hogan vs. Kurt Angle

Hogan hit Angle with a huge piledriver. He then lifted Angle up for a running powerslam. Angle fought back and connected with an Angle Slam. Hogan got right back up and hit Angle with multiple right hands. He winded up and hit Angle right in the jaw and pinned him to win.

Main Event. Undertaker vs. John Cena vs. ??? Rhino

Could we have another superstar returning? The third man was Rhino. The match is now a falls count anywhere match. Rhino hit Cena with some right hands and busted him open. Taker hit Cena with a Last Ride through the announce table. Cena made a comeback and hit Rhino with a back breaker on a chair. Rhino Gored Taker. Cena then hit Rhino with an AA and won.

Recap: Shelton is now back. Two down, six to go.

September Week 1, Year 3

Raw

Match 1. Regal vs. Benoit

Two technical wrestlers kicking off Raw. Benoit was going all out on Regal. He drove his knee into Regal's chest while he was in the corner. He then landed a back breaker. The match spilled out to the outside. Regal connected with the Power of the Punch. Jericho interfered and allowed Regal to take advantage. Benoit fought back and put Regal in the Crossface. He later pinned him to win.

Match 2. Jericho vs. Orton w/ Batista

Batista lost to Jericho last week, so it's Orton's turn to show him how it's done. Orton hit Jericho with a float-over DDT and busted him wide open. Jericho wasn't fazed by it as he hit Orton with a heel kick and the Walls of Jericho. Batista distracted the ref which allowed Orton to get back on the offensive. Orton landed the RKO and won.

Match 3. Triple H vs. Stone Cold

At about 5 minutes into the match, Triple H went for a Pedigree, but Austin reversed it and hit the Stunner. Triple H got up and hit a piledriver. He then hit his knee smash and spine buster. The Game was then able to hit the Pedigree for the win.

Main Event. Scott Steiner vs. Booker T

Steiner lifted Booker over his head and then dropped him on his back. A little later, Steiner threw Booker over his head with a belly-to-belly. Steiner then hit Booker a couple of times with a steel chair. The match ended with Booker tapping from a single-leg Boston Crab.

After the match, Steiner left the ring. At the top of the ramp was Austin and RVD. Steiner joined them and celebrated.

Smackdown

Match 1. Scotty 2 Hotty vs. Brock Lesnar

Scotty got some offense in, surprisingly. Edge ran down to the ring and did absolutely nothing. Lesnar hit a pinning fisherman's suplex on Scotty for a 2 count. Lesnar was on a tear. He hit his headbutt/belly-to-belly combination. He then hit a running powerslam. He went for a shooting star press, but Scotty moved. Lesnar landed the F5 and won.

Match 2. Edge vs. A-Train  United States Championship

Edge planted A-Train's head into the mat with a DDT. A-Train recovered and hit Edge with the Derailer. Edge got up and hit a modified flapjack and then a spear from the top rope. He went for a pin but only got a 2. He ran and kicked A-Train in the jaw which allowed Edge to get the 3 count. 

Match 3. Undertaker vs. The Dudleyz

This is my first handicap match in a while. The Dudleyz were in control on The Deadman. They used frequent tags and double team moves. All three men were fighting on the outside. Bubba connected with the Bubba Cutter. D-Von lifted Taker up by the neck and slammed him down. He then pinned him to win.

Main Event. Kurt Angle vs. John Cena  #1 Contender's Match

Neither man was able to gain the upper hand in the early going. Angle got things going with a couple of suplexes. A few minutes later, Angle landed the Angle Slam. Cena fought back and hit the AA out of nowhere to win.

After the match, Steiner came in and celebrated with Cena.

Recap: Steiner, RVD and Austin? Triple H better watch out.

August Week 4, Year 3

There are now seven superstars injured. This is very annoying.

Raw

Match 1. Orton vs. Christian

Christian and Orton fought all over the ring. Christian hit a nice body slam and a suplex. Orton got up and hit a suplex of his own. The two men fought outside in front of the announcers. They made it back at the count of six. Orton then stomped all over Christian's body and finished it with an RKO.

Match 2. Jericho vs. Batista

Orton walked down the ramp and took a seat at ringside. Jericho connected with a huge heel kick to the back of Dave's head. He then hit the Codebreaker. Batista fought back and hit a Batista Bomb in front of Orton. They made it back into the ring where Jericho caught Batista in a roll-up and won.

After the match, Orton and Batista began arguing. Orton walked away.

Match 3. Matt and Jeff vs. Triple H and Flair

The Hardys proved why they are a successful tag team. They kept Flair away from Triple H for a decent amount of time. Triple H eventually came in, but he was victim of the Hardys' double team attacks as well. Matt blocked the Pedigree and hit the Twist of Fate. Triple H got up and hit the Pedigree and won.

Main Event. Goldberg vs. Booker T

Goldberg's last opponent, Henry, is now injured. Will the same happen to Booker? Booker was in control in the early going. He landed a body slam and a back breaker. At the 5-minute mark, Booker landed the scissors kick. Goldberg hit a face buster and busted open Booker. Goldberg had Booker in the corner, but the 5x World Champ broke free and connected with a super kick. Goldberg shook it off and hit the Jackhammer to win.

After the match, Rey and Ted DiBiase attacked Goldberg.

Smackdown

Match 1. Morgan and Show vs. Miz and Morrison

The strength of Show and Morgan was too much for M&M. Show and Morgan kept Morrison away from his corner. They utilized quick tags and power moves to weaken down JoMo.Morgan kicked the back of Morrison's right leg and pinned him to win.

Match 2. Edge vs. Rhino

Edge landed the Edge-o-matic. A couple of minutes later, he speared Rhino from the top and almost won. Rhino recovered and landed the Gore. Rhino then pinned Edge but he kicked out. Edge fought back with a flapjack. He then set up for a spear of his own. He hit Rhino with it and won.

After the match, Rhino was taken away on a stretcher.

Match 3. John Cena vs. Rey vs. A-Train vs. Eddie

The winner will face Edge for the US Title next week. Eddie brought in a ladder and Rey brought in a garbage can. A-Train hit Eddie with a running bicycle kick. Cena landed the AA on Rey. A-Train hit Eddie with the Derailer and won.

After the match, A-Train left the ring but was greeted by the return of Brock Lesnar! Lesnar threw A-Train into the steel steps.

Main Event. Undertaker vs. Kurt Angle

Taker hit Angle with a couple of rights and lefts. He then hit him with a fall away slam. A minute later, Taker landed the Last Ride. He then went for the Tombstone, but Angle countered and hit the Angle Slam. A couple of minutes later, Taker was able to this the Tombstone and won.

After the match, Taker was celebrating but JBL attacked him from behind.

Recap: Lesnar is back. One down, seven more to go. 

August Week 3, Year 3

SummerSlam was pretty good. I just had to make the card what I wanted it to be. The AI always books the worst PPV cards.

Raw

Match 1. Evolution vs. Kane and RVD  World Tag Titles

Because Kane won the handicap match last week, he and RVD will get a title shot. RVD tagged in Kane three times and all three times Kane immediately tagged out. After missing many weeks, Kane and RVD look like they haven't missed a beat. RVD set Flair in the corner and Kane went coast to coast. Kane hit Flair with a chokeslam. After hitting a leg drop on The Game, Kane pinned him to win the belts.

Match 2. Jericho vs. Orton w/ Batista

Jericho was in the ring. Orton ran down and jumped on top of Jericho before the bell even rang. Orton hit a knee smash then landed the RKO. Jericho attempted a comeback but Orton halted it. He hit another knee smash and a second RKO. He then locked Jericho in a rear naked choke to make him tap.

After the match, Batista grabbed a chair and hit Jericho multiple times.

Match 3. The Rock vs. Stone Cold

Austin and Rock traded right hands. Austin gained the upper hand as he landed a Lou Thesz Press. Christian interfered and hit Austin with a Killswitch. Rock took advantage and landed a Rock Bottom. Austin kicked out and Rock continued the beating. He hit a DDT and a shoulder breaker before hitting another Rock Bottom to win.

Main Event. Goldberg vs. Mark Henry

This 8-minute match was back and forth the whole time. Henry lifted Goldberg up for a military press. He then landed the World's Strongest Slam. Goldberg recovered and hit his own military press. He then went on a tear, landed a spine buster and a huge slam before ending it with the Jackhammer to win.

After the match, Henry was taken away on a stretcher.

Smackdown

Match 1. Matt Morgan vs. Kurt Angle

Morgan was brought in by Big Show to take out Angle. Angle wasn't afraid of Morgan. He landed a huge German suplex. Morgan brought in a chair and hit Angle a couple of times before hitting a fireman's carry face buster. He went for the bicycle kick but Angle ducked and hit the Angle Slam. Morgan fought back and hit a spine buster. He then was able to hit the running bicycle kick to win.

Match 2. Cena and Edge vs. Rhino and JBL

All four men were going in and out of the ring. JBL hit Cena with a thunderous clothesline and almost won. Cena responded with an AA on JBL. Rhino and Edge were going at it. Rhino took down Edge with a clothesline. JBL was tagged in and hit the Clothesline from Hell. JBL caught Edge and hit him with a double underhook German suplex for the win.

Match 3. Eddie vs. Rey

Before the match began, Vince McMahon came out and took a seat at ringside. What is the boss doing out here? Eddie was going 100 MPH during this match. He planted Rey's head into the mat with a DDT. He then hit a moonsault from the apron. After the Three Amigos, Eddie hit a brainbuster to win.

After the match, Eddie left the ring as Goldberg came in. Eddie turned around and saved Rey.

Main Event. Taker vs. A-Train

Angle attacked A-Train from behind as he was walking down the ramp. Train lifted Taker up for a two-hand chokeslam and got a 2 count. He hit another two-hand chokeslam two minutes later, but Taker sat right up. He lifted A-Train up for a Tombstone and won.

After the match, A-Train low blowed Taker after he faked a leg injury.

Recap: Cena is apparently heel. I don't know what he did to turn. 

SUMMERSLAM, Year 3

The card was atrocious. I had to change 5 of the matches.

Match 1. Chris Jericho vs. Booker T  Intercontinental Championship
Booker was in control of Jericho. He landed a high-angle suplex and then connected with a super kick. Jericho countered and hit Booker with a heel kick. Booker recovered and hit the scissors kick. Jericho wouldn't stay down, so Booker hit another super kick and scissors kick to win.

After the match, Jericho was taken away on a stretcher.

Match 2. Edge vs. John Cena vs. Rey Mysterio  United States Championship
This match would not end. The official time was 25:40. That is about 10 minutes too long for me. Anyway, here's how it went down. Edge brought in a chair. Cena hit the AA on both Edge and Rey twice. Edge went to spear Cena, but he went for Rey instead. He then hit Cena with a northern lights suplex to win.

Match 3. Steel Cage - Eddie vs. JBL
I started the match, turned around and then heard the ending bell. It lasted only 53 seconds! Eddie hit a nice DDT. JBL hit the fall away slam early and began climbing. Eddie went after him but was elbowed back down to the match. JBL continued climbing and won.

Match 4. Falls Count Anywhere - Jeff Hardy vs. Randy Orton
Jeff hit Orton with a couple of slams. He then brought a ladder into the ring. Orton evened the odds by bringing in a chair. Jeff landed the Twist of Fate. Orton went to the outside to look for another weapon. Jeff followed and hit another Twist of Fate and won.

Match 5. Hell in a Cell - Kane vs. The Rock vs. Stone Cold vs. Batista  World Heavyweight Title
Kane is at a huge disadvantage in this match. Christian was seen in the front row holding a ticket. Rock hit his spine buster on Kane. Batista lifted Austin up for a torture rack. Batista then hit Austin with a Batista Bomb. Rock and Austin then went at it while Kane hit Batista with a Tombstone and won. I am actually shocked.

After the match, Austin raised Kane's arm.

Main Event. Inferno - Undertaker vs. Kurt Angle  WWE Championship
Taker beat Angle in a table match on the last Smackdown. Angle got some moves in early, but Taker countered with a hip toss and a DDT. He then went for the Last Ride but Angle reversed it. Angle hit a German suplex but Taker got right up and hit a Tombstone. After a knee to the gut, Taker threw Angle through the ropes and set him on fire.

Recap: Does my Universe have other cutscenes besides the injury angle? It's getting REALLY annoying. The Brothers of Destruction retained their titles.

August Week 2, Year 3

Raw is low on faces right now. I hope everyone is back by the October draft.

Raw

Match 1. Jeff vs. Orton

Goldberg ran down to the ring and went after Orton. Randy got right back up and hit Jeff with the Angle Slam-like move. Jeff countered Orton's grapple and hit the Twist of Fate. Orton blocked one of Jeff's right hands and connected with the RKO and won.

Match 2. Benoit vs. Jericho

These two men know each other so well. Jericho connected with the Codebreaker at 5:30. A minute later, Benoit locked him in the Crossface. Benoit then hit a snap suplex. After an atomic drop and enziguri, Jericho scored the victory.

After the match, Orton attacked Jericho with a pipe.

Match 3. Stone Cold vs. Triple H

Austin was in control of HHH. The Game countered and hit his signature spine buster. Austin caught Triple H in a headlock then hit the Stunner. A minute later, Triple H kicked Austin and connected with the Pedigree. After a clothesline in the corner, The Game scored the pinfall.

After the match, Triple H grabbed a chair and went to hit Austin when RVD's music hit. He ran down and took out The Game.

Main Event. Goldberg vs. Henry

Henry was tossing around Goldberg early on. He landed a fall away slam and a two-handed chokeslam. He later hit a military press and the World's Strongest Slam to win.

After the match, Henry grabbed a chair and was about to hit Goldberg when Rey came out of nowhere and took the chair. He then turned around and hit Goldberg.

Smackdown

Match 1. Too Cool vs. Miz and Morrison

Rikishi hit Miz with a huge back suplex. A couple of minutes later, Morrison hit Rikishi with Starship Pain. He then landed the Moonlight Drive neck breaker. JoMo reversed Rikishi's Death Valley Driver into a DDT and busting him open. The match ended when Scotty hit Miz with a chop block and pinned him.

Match 2. Big Show vs. Rey

Rey used his speed and lethal kicks to take the big man down. Show fought back and hit Rey with the WMD. Rey wouldn't stay down and Show hit him with another WMD to win.

After the match, Angle attacked Show with a pipe.

Match 3. John Cena vs. Bubba Ray

Bubba dropped Cena on his head from a piledriver. Cena fought back and hit Bubba with an AA and almost won. Cena went for another one but it was blocked and Bubba hit the Bubba Cutter. Cena recovered and successfully hit his second AA to win.

After the match, Evolution appeared at the top of the ramp. Triple H pointed at Cena.

Main Event. Table - Taker vs. Angle

Taker and Angle traded right hands in the beginning. Angle gained the upper hand and landed a German suplex. He left the ring and brought in a table. Taker got up and took Angle down with a big boot. He then hit the chokeslam. Angle kicked out and landed the triple German suplexes. Taker sat up and set up a table in the corner. Taker hit the Last Ride and then whipped Angle into the table. He pulled him out and suplexed him through the table to win.

Recap: RVD and Rey are back. Rey turned heel. Next week, RVD and Kane will get a tag title shot. There has been a lot of cross-brand action going on so far. I kind of like it.

August Week 1, Year 3

Smackdown has 5 superstars on injured reserve. Chavo and Rey have been out since the end of May. 

Raw

Match 1. Austin vs. Triple H

During the match, Kane's music hit and out he came. Triple H hit Austin with a Pedigree. Kane broke up Triple H's pin. Austin tried to come back but The Game had all the momentum. He landed a neck breaker and finished him with some right hands.

Match 2. Matt Hardy vs. Booker T

Booker was waiting in the ring, but Matt attacked him from behind. Booker recovered nicely as he hit Matt with the Bookend. Matt reversed a spine buster into a DDT. He then hit the Twist of Fate from the top rope and won.

After the match, Hardy grabbed a chair and went to snap Booker's ankle when he was interrupted by Scott Steiner.

Match 3. Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels

Goldberg ran down to the ring and hit the Jackhammer on Flair. However, Flair was able to get up and continue fighting. He went for a suplex, but HBK countered it and hit Sweet Chin Music. Michaels then hit a float-over DDT which busted Flair open. After a snap suplex, Flair pinned Michaels to win.

After the match, Michaels was taken away on a stretcher.

Main Event. Goldberg vs. Orton

Jericho interfered early in the match. Goldberg hit Orton with an uppercut. Orton fought back and hit an Angle Slam-type move. He pounded the mat and landed the RKO. Orton was on a tear, but Goldberg tripped him up and won after a neck breaker and pin combination. 

Smackdown

Match 1. Edge vs. Rhino

This is a non-title match. After defeating the WWE Champ, Rhino wanted to take out the US Champ. He hit a vicious spine buster and then the Gore. Edge fought back and hit a couple of suplexes. Rhino stopped Edge with a low blow. He then connected with another spine buster and Gore to win.

Match 2. Eddie vs. JBL

Taker was seated at ringside. JBL hit Eddie with his powerbomb. He then went for the Clothesline from Hell but Eddie blocked it and hit a brainbuster. Eddie then hit a couple of DDTs. He hit another brainbuster and pinned JBL for the win.

Match 3. Undertaker vs. A-Train

The ref rang the bell and Taker went to clothesline A-Train but he ducked and Taker took out the ref. They went back and forth, landing power moves on each other. Taker hit the Last Ride about 5 minutes into the match. He then hit the Tombstone to end it.

Main Event. John Cena vs. Kurt Angle vs. Hulk Hogan  #1 Contender's match

The winner will most likely take on Taker at SummerSlam. Hogan may not be in this match if there weren't so many injuries. This triple threat went almost 15 minutes. Cena busted Hogan open with a facebuster. Angle then hit Cena with an Angle Slam. Hogan took out Cena and Angle hit Hogan with a pinning German suplex to win.

After the match, Angle went to attack Hogan with a chair when Big Show's music hit. He ran down and saved Hogan.

Recap: Michaels is officially injured, too. Good to see Big Show back, but Smackdown needs some more guys to return soon.

July Week 4, Year 3

 We saw a couple of titles change hands at the PPV. There are 3 weeks until SummerSlam.

Raw

Match 1. Michaels and Austin vs. Batista and Orton

HBK and Austin were working well as a team. They were using quick tags to keep each other fresh. At 5:50 Orton landed the RKO on Austin. A few moments later, HBK put Batista in the Sharpshooter and then connected with Sweet Chin Music. The match ended when Orton planted Austin's face into the mat with a DDT and pinned him.

Match 2. Booker T vs. Steiner

The former champ is trying to get back on track. Steiner was walking down the ramp when Matt Hardy appeared in the crowd and punched Steiner. The match got under way and Steiner was able to recover. He landed a belly-to-belly and a back suplex on Booker. He then went for his finisher, but Booker blocked it and hit the Bookend to win.

After the match, Matt came into the ring and attacked both Booker and Steiner.

Match 3. Triple H vs. Jeff Hardy

Since Matt is doing his own thing, why not let Jeff go out on his own? Triple H busted Jeff open with some strong right hands. He then hit the Pedigree but Jeff got right back up and hit Whisper in the Wind. He then landed the Twist of Fate. Triple H made his comeback and landed a spine buster and another Pedigree to win.

Main Event. Last Man Standing - Goldberg vs. ??? Shelton Benjamin

Could someone be returning tonight? The Gold Standard is back, but he's going up against Goldberg. Shelton was able to hit a t-bone suplex, but that was about it. Goldberg lifted him up for a military press. He then hit a swinging neck breaker and the spear. Shelton was out for the 10 count.

Smackdown

Match 1. John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar

 Lesnar was dominating Cena. Kennedy interfered and hit the Mic Check on Cena. Cena fought back and busted Lesnar open with a flipping face buster. A minute later, Cena landed the AA and won.

After the match, Lesnar was taken to the back on a stretcher.

Match 2. Hogan vs. Mr. Kennedy

Both men went back and forth with their attacks. Kennedy landed his rolling senton at 3:31. A few minutes later, Hogan "hulked up" and landed multiple right hands. After a piledriver, Hogan went for a pin but only got a 2. After a few more right hands, Kennedy began bleeding. Hogan pinned him and won.

After the match, Kennedy was taken away on a stretcher.

Match 3. Kurt Angle vs. A-Train w/ Scotty 2 Hotty

Before the match began, Angle hit A-Train with brass knuckles. A-Train recovered and hit Angle with the Train Wreck. However, Angle was able to get up and hit three German suplexes on A-Train. A-Train landed another Train Wreck. Angle hit another German suplex and scored the pinfall.

After the match, Scotty checked on A-Train as he laid face down in the middle of the ring.

Main Event. Undertaker vs. Bubba Ray

JBL walked down the ramp and took a seat at ringside. Taker landed a Tombstone on Bubba at 5:37. He went for a chokeslam, but Bubba countered it. Bubba's offense didn't last long as he fell victim to a Last Ride and another Tombstone. 

Recap: It seems as if the Hardys are slowly drifting apart. This Universe has too many injuries in the short time its been around. Lesnar and Kennedy are added to the injury list. 

MONEY IN THE BANK, Year 3

The ladder match is full of star power. I do need to replace a couple of the participant.

Match 1. Money in the Bank Ladder - Triple H vs. HBK vs. Miz vs. Christian vs. Morrison vs. Kennedy
Could this be the way The Game gets another title shot? The match was 24 minutes of awesomeness. Kennedy and JoMo were on the ladder. Kennedy tossed him down to the mat. A small "this is awesome!" chant was heard. Michaels put HHH in the Sharpshooter and made him tap, but it meant nothing. Kennedy then hit JoMo over the head with a chair and busted him open. Miz hit Triple H with the Skull Crushing Finale. Triple H was able to get up, set up a ladder and pulled the briefcase down.

Match 2. Undertaker vs. Kurt Angle  WWE Championship
This was only a 5-minute match. It was a little disappointing. Taker received a German suplex, but he got right back up and hit Angle with a Tombstone. After an STO and a chokeslam, Taker clotheslined Angle to win.

Match 3. Extreme Rules - Benoit vs. Booker T vs. Shelton vs. Jericho  Intercontinental Championship
The ring was filled with all sorts of weapons. There was a ladder, crutch, sledgehammer, kendo stick and garbage can. Jericho hit Benoit with a Codebreaker. A minute later, Booker hit Benoit with the Bookend. Booker then hit a DDT and Benoit began bleeding. After a back breaker, Jericho pinned Shelton to win.

After the match, a WWE official checked on Shelton.

Match 4. Steel Cage - Edge vs. Lesnar  United States Championship
These two went back and forth, countering each other's moves. Edge landed a German suplex and a running knee. Lesnar hit a German suplex of his own and pinned Edge, but he kicked out. Edge began climbing and Lesnar went to bring him down. Edge elbowed him in the head and he fell. Edge climbed over and retained his belt.

Match 5. 10-man Battle Royal - Jeff vs. Rock vs. Batista vs. Orton vs. Matt vs. Henry vs. Rhino vs. Hogan vs. JBL vs. A-Train
The first two entrants were Batista and A-Train. JBL was the next to come out. Batista eliminated A-Train. Matt ran down as the #4 entrant. Jeff came out at #5. Henry walked out next. Jeff was tossed out by Batista. Matt was eliminated by Henry. Rhino was #7. Rhino took out Batista. Hogan came out at #8. Henry eliminated JBL. Orton was #9, which means Rock is the last entrant. Hogan took out Rhino. Hogan then eliminated Orton. Rock and Hogan were the last two. They went back and forth until Rock clotheslined Hogan out of the ring to win.

Main Event. Steiner vs. Goldberg vs. Kane  World Heavyweight Title
Kane is inserted into this match because he won the KotR. Kane hit Steiner with a back breaker. A couple of minutes later, Steiner hit a belly-to-belly on both Kane and Goldberg. Kane hit a chokeslam on Steiner and as Goldberg left the get a chair, Kane scored the pin.

Recap: The ladder match was intense. I'm a little upset Triple H won, though. I wonder how RVD feels about his partner becoming the champ.

July Week 3, Year 3

The final week before Money in the Bank. I hope the participants in the ladder match are good.

Raw

Match 1. Benoit vs. Shelton Benjamin  Intercontinental Championship

About three and a half minutes into the match, Benoit had Shelton locked in the Crossface. He then hit two northern lights suplexes, but Shelton kicked out both times. After an armbar, Benoit pinned Shelton to retain his belt.

Match 2. Steiner vs. Booker T

Matt Hardy walked out and stood at ringside. These two former WCW champs took out all the stops. Booker landed his scissors kick at 6:55. The match spilled to the outside where Steiner landed his belly-to-belly. Steiner won with a pinning northern lights suplex.

After the match, Matt entered the ring and raised Steiner's hand in celebration. He then turned him around and clotheslined him.

Match 3. Jericho vs. Michaels

Jericho was in control when RVD ran down to the ring. He helped out Michaels with a heel kick. Jericho came back and landed his own heel kick on HBK. He then hit the Codebreaker. Jericho went for another one, but Michaels countered it and hit a Sweet Chin Music and got the 3 count.

Main Event. Batista and Orton vs. Kane and Goldberg

Evolution was working well together, keeping Goldberg away from Kane. After breaking out of a full nelson, Batista speared Goldberg. He then hit the Batista Bomb. Kane eventually came in and chokeslammed Batista. Batista lifted Goldberg up for a two-handed chokeslam. He then tagged in Orton who pinned Goldberg for the win.

Smackdown

Match 1. Miz and Morrison vs. Too Cool

We saw Miz debut last week. He is now teaming up with Morrison to add more competition to the tag division. Rikishi was putting a beating on JoMo. He landed a bulldog and a DDT. A minute later, he hit the Rikishi Driver. Miz came in and received a Rikishi Driver of his own and lost.

Match 2. Taker and Edge vs. Lesnar and JBL

This match went a little over 15 minutes and I didn't want it to end. JBL hit Edge with his powerbomb. Taker was tagged in and hit JBL with the Last Ride. Lesnar hit a fisherman suplex on Taker and almost won. Lesnar then hit Taker with the F5 and won.

Match 3. A-Train vs. Kurt Angle

Scotty walked down to the ring and stood at ringside. Around the 6-minute mark, Angle connected with the Angle Slam. After a spine buster, Angle pinned A-Train but it was only a 2. Angle continued the attack with two German suplexes. Angle hit another Angle Slam and won.

After the match, Angle grabbed a chair and went to attack A-Train. Scotty ran in and stopped the attack. 

Main Event. John Cena vs. Mr. Kennedy

Another week, another Cena/Kennedy match. Kennedy attacked Cena from behind as he was walking down the ramp. Kennedy landed the Mic Check on Cena. Cena made a comeback with a flipping face buster. He then landed the AA. After a Lou Thesz Press, Cena pinned Kennedy to win. 

Recap: Matt turned heel.

July Week 2, Year 3

Raw

Match 1. Christian w/ Jericho vs. Jeff w/ Matt

Both managers got involved real early in the match. Christian and Jeff made it back into the ring and continued their match. Jeff hit the Twist of Fate out of nowhere. Christian grabbed a chair and took out both Hardys. He rolled Jeff back into the ring and connected with the Killswitch and won.

Match 2. Stone Cold vs. Booker T

Before the match, Booker put on brass knuckles and hit Austin in his jaw. Austin was able to recover and take on Booker. He landed a Stunner at 4:24. He then picked him back up and hit a powerbomb. Booker got up and hit a Russian leg sweep. After slamming Austin's arm onto the mat, Booker pinned him to win.

After the match, Steiner and Matt appeared on the ramp. Steiner then pointed at Booker. 

Match 3. The Rock, Triple H and Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels, Kane and Steiner

When will I take my own advice? 6-man tags take a day and a half in my Universe. Let's see how this one goes. This match went a little over 18 minutes, which is the typical time for a 6-man tag. Kane went for a chokeslam on Triple H but he countered it and hit the Pedigree. A few minutes later, Kane was able to connect with a chokeslam on Flair. The match ended with a running powerslam from Steiner on The Game and a 3 count.

Main Event. Mark Henry vs. Goldberg  #1 Contender's Match

Henry was dominating the man they call Goldberg. He lifted him up over his head for a military press. He then hit the World's Strongest Slam and almost won, but Goldberg kicked out. Goldberg was able to fight back as he connected with his swinging neck breaker. He then hit the Jackhammer and won.

Smackdown

Match 1. Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar

Taker lost to Rhino last week. He's looking for redemption this week. This match went back and forth for most of the match. Lesnar caught Taker with a headbutt and an overhead belly-to-belly. Lesnar had Taker on his shoulder, but it was countered into a reverse DDT. Out of nowhere, Lesnar hit the F5. A minute later, he landed another one and won. Taker has now lost 2 in a row.

Match 2. Cena vs. JBL

JBL landed a fall away slam on Cena. After receiving a pump handle drop, Cena got up and hit JBL with an AA. He went for the pin and almost won. Cena then hit a tilt-a-whirl powerbomb and another AA to win.

Match 3. A-Train vs. Scotty 2 Hotty

Angle attacked A-Train from behind and threw him into the ring. A-Train was running towards Scotty but he was caught in a roll-up. Scotty then hit a heel kick and had Train in a crucifix pin. Scotty was all over A-Train. He landed a spinning DDT and scored the win.

After the match, Angle entered the ring and attacked A-Train. Scotty turned around and saved Train. 

Main Event. Kurt Angle vs. Mr. Kennedy  #1 Contender's Match

Angle returned last week and is now fighting for a title shot. This is like a main event on TNA. Will A-Train interfere? Kennedy landed a back suplex then a snap suplex. He then hit the rolling senton. Kennedy brought in a sledgehammer. Angle fought back and connected with the Angle Slam. He hit another one a minute later which sealed the deal and the match.

After the match, The Miz and Rock attacked Angle.

Recap: Steiner vs. Goldberg for the World Title and Taker vs. Angle for the WWE Title. Will Taker continue this losing streak? 

July Week 1, Year 3

Raw

Match 1. Michaels vs. Shelton vs. Mark Henry

This is just a match to drop Henry in the rankings. HBK and Shelton worked together to take the big man down. Shelton and Henry hit each other with their signature moves. After taking down Michaels, Shelton hit Paydirt on Henry. Michaels hit Sweet Chin Music on Shelton and pinned him.

Match 2. Stone Cold vs. Booker 

Before the match, Booker extended his arm for a handshake, Austin thought about it but Booker kicked him in the gut. A minute into the match, Booker left the ring began walking up the ramp. Austin soon followed. They made it back in the ring at the count of 8. The match continues with Austin hitting a Stunner. A few moments later, he lands a pile driver and wins.

After the match, Steiner comes in and celebrates with Austin.

Match 3. Matt and Jeff vs. Christian and Jericho

At the 5-minute mark, all four men were out of the ring. Matt threw Jericho into the steps. They made it back into the ring where Jericho landed the Codebreaker on Jeff and almost won. Christian hit the Killswitch on Matt. A minute later, Jeff hit the Twist of Fate on Jericho outside of the ring and pinned him to win.

Main Event. Steiner vs. Batista

Batista had Steiner in a bearhug, but he reversed it into a DDT. Steiner then hit a t-bone suplex and his finishing belly-to-belly. Batista fought back and speared Steiner to the mat and then landed a Batista Bomb. Steiner came back and ended it with a pinning northern lights suplex. 

Smackdown

Match 1. Dudleyz vs. Too Cool  WWE Tag Team Titles

Los Guerreros were next in line, but with Chavo out, the Dudleyz are the new contenders. This tornado tag match saw all four men flying around the ring. At about 5:40, Rikishi landed the Rikishi Driver on Bubba. A minute later, Bubba returned the favor and landed the Bubba Bomb. He then hit the Bubba Cutter as Scotty tapped from a camel clutch by D-Von.

Match 2. Edge vs. A-Train

A-Train was in control of the US Champ early on. He landed the Derailer and almost won, but Edge was able to kick out. Edge fought back and connected with the spear. A-Train got back up and hit the Train Wreck and another Derailer. After a front slam, Train pinned Edge to win.

After the match, Kurt Angle's music hit. He appeared at the top of the ramp. Angle ran down and threw A-Train into the steps.

Match 3. John Cena vs. Mr. Kennedy

These two have faced about a million times already. Cena was dominating Kennedy for most of the match. He connected with a spinning powerbomb. The match spilled to the outside where Cena landed the AA. They made it back into the ring. Cena locked Kennedy in a full nelson. Kennedy had no choice but to tap.

Main Event. Undertaker vs. Rhino

A win against the WWE Champ could move Rhino very high up the rankings. He did just that. The match was fought all over ringside. Taker hit Rhino with a Tombstone by the announcers' table. Rhino was able to fight back and land his spine buster. He then connected with the Gore. After a running STO, Rhino pinned Taker to win.

Recap: The World Champ is aligning himself with many superstars. First the Hardys and now Stone Cold. Angle is back and now the rest of these Smackdown superstars need to return from injury soon. Their roster is thin.