Hello all, and welcome to the Raw Report. I am your host Skaos. Let’s get this show on the road. First of, as always in the U.K we have the Vintage Collection to start us off and get our saliva flowing for the upcoming show. Tonight, we have the classic Ultimate Warrior v Hulk Hogan match from Wrestlemania VI. Before this, we had Mr Perfect (complete with The Genius) against Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake, who looks a lot like Rick Rude for some reason. The show was topped off with a match between Randy Savage and Ted Dibiase. All the matches...I will not spoil. You will have to read Sean Taylor’s History series that chronicle Wrestlemania on the Main Page...or watch them yourselves. You won’t be disappointed.

A video recaps the goings on between Orton and Triple H in the past few weeks. It also documents Orton’s heinous acts towards the McMahons. Vince, Shane, and Stephanie all get attacked in turn. Now Triple H is gunning for revenge, culminating in the exhilarating chase sequence that closed last weeks Raw...excellent video package.

Pyros go off and we are welcomed to the arena by Michael “Vintage” Cole and Jerry “The King” Lawler. We are live from Boston Mass. tonight, John Cena’s home town...should be interesting. Tonight, Randy Orton makes his decision on which champion to choose.

Lawler is in the ring. He has an announcement to make. Lawler excitedly said that interim G.M. Vickie Guerrero had instructed him to make an announcement, which he believes is among the biggest matches in Raw history. He said Edge would defend the World Title against John Cena. The crowd cheered.

The Piper's Pit set was on the stage. Chris Jericho's music played. He walked out and said he went to great lengths to procure the original Piper's Pit set and he's now hosting it himself. Jericho threw to a clip of a Piper's Pit from July 17, 1984, nearly 25 years ago, when Piper hitting "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka over the head with a coconut, knocking over the set, and shoving a banana in his face. Jericho then introduced Snuka. Snuka looked leerily at Jericho. Jericho asked him to sit down. Snuka sat facing him and leaned in to his face. Jericho said that confrontation led to a lot of classic matches between he and Piper. Jericho threw to clips from those matches including Snuka pinning Piper after a top rope crossbody block. When Snuka tried to talk, Jericho told him to wait his turn.

Jericho told Snuka that he is the poster boy for what "The Wrestler" is all about. Jericho said in other sports, Hall of Famers retire. "But not you, Jimmy. You're in your mid-60s, yet you embarrass yourself every weekend by working independent shows in high school gyms all across New Jersey," said Jericho. Snuka tried to interrupt again. Jericho cut him off and said it was selfish of him and Piper to enter the Royal Rumble last year, knocking two of many deserving Superstars out of an opportunity of a lifetime. "You had to hear the roar of the crowd one last time," he said. He said his body is broken down and he has few brain cells left, but he had to hear the cheers from the hypocrites one more time. He said people like him, Ric Flair, and Steamboat are all alike, with egos too big to let it go. He said Snuka has turned into a pathetic disgrace. Jericho stood. Snuka stood and kicked his chair away. Jericho said Snuka doesn't have the right to be angry anymore. "You are finished," he said. "Nobody cares about you anymore, Snuka." He told him to go home and stay home.

Jericho said maybe it's time to go old school. He reached into a bag of goodies to remind him of his glory days. He pulled out a pineapple. He threw a few bananas at him. Jericho then pulled out a coconut. Snuka got wide-eyed and took a half step back. Jericho tossed the coconut in the air. Snuka caught it and threatened to hit Jericho with it. Jericho stepped back and said, "Don't disgrace yourself. You've made your point." he then ran away. Snuka kneeled on the set and extended his arms like he did back in the 1980s as smiled. Jericho kicked the set over and on top of Snuka. Jericho then smashed him across the back with a long board and stomped him. He yelled that he's a washed up Hall of Famer. He whipped him across the back with his belt several times. Then he shoved a banana in his face and smiled.


Commercial Break

Cole repeats the actions of Jericho before the break. These beat downs must be leading to something interesting...Cole and Lawler say that Jericho is occupied by his own ego. Both commentators explain that Jericho has no excuse. He can’t abuse legends and whip them with a belt. Cole reminds us that Edge will face Cena for the World Heavyweight Championship.

The briefcase is above the ring. Money in the Bank qualifier is up next. Lillian Garcia, looking hot and tanned is back!!! Rey Mysterios music lights up the arena and he approaches the ring. Mike Knox walks out, accompanied to the ring by his beard. Finally, Kane’s pyro hits and the Big Red Machine walks to the ring. Kane and Rey are back now after their strange absence last week. All men are in the ring. There is a lot of history here...

Money in the Bank Qualifying Match
Kane v Mike Knox v Rey Mysterio

Rey leaves the ring. He knocks Knox over after he follows and Kane whips Rey into the buckle. Rey kicks him and attempts a senton off the ropes. Kane catches Rey and falls down. Knox grabs Rey and throws him out of the ring. Knox and Kane go at it in the corner and a double boot puts both men down. All men down going into the break...


Commercial Break

Knox has Rey in a backbreaker submission. Rey fights out of it slowly, pushing the beard fully into Knox’s eyes. He knees out and flops to the mat. Rey runs off the ropes and ducks a big boot. Kane grabs Rey under the ropes and throws him into the guardrail. Kane is manhandled by Knox as he climbs into the ring. In the corner Knox unloads. A whip by Knox sees Kane hit the buckle. Knox snapmares Kane and applies a chin lock. Kane fights out and nails a back suplex on Knox. Knox hits a big boot on Kane and sees Rey getting into the ring. Rey fights off Knox and springboard hurricarana’s Knox. Rey runs off the ropes and nails a spinning bulldog. Rey gets a two count. Rey kicks Kane and walks into a tilt a whirl backbreaker by Knox. Two count for the bearded one. Knox attempts a powerslam but Rey reverses it into a DDT. Kane breaks up the count. Rey flips the buckles but lands on Kane’s shoulders. Kane drop toeholds Kane who eats the middle turnbuckle. Knox flips Rey over his head and Rey sentons Kane. Rey kicks Knox onto the ropes for a 619 and Rey runs into a goozle. Kane misses a chokeslam and Rey hits the 619. He attempts the cover. Knox kicks Rey off Kane and scoops him up. Kane prepares for the Knox Out. He hits it. Kane breaks up the cover. Kane chokeslams Knox to qualify for the MITB match.

Kane qualifies for the Money in the Bank match at 8.47

After the match, Kane chokeslams Rey Mysterio for good measure. Kane leaves the ring. Carnage is everywhere. Kozlov is shown working out backstage. We hear from HBK...next!


Commercial Break

A Wrestlemania video package airs once more. This week? Wrestlemania XII. The match? Shawn Michaels v Bret Hart in the sixty minute Iron Man Match. Awesome package for a totally underrated event..and one of the finest matches in WWE history.

Todd Grisham interviewed Shawn Michaels backstage. He asked him about facing Kozlov later, specifically how he planned to do what no one else has been able to do, which is beat him. Michaels said 11 years ago he headlined WrestleMania 14 in this same arena even with a broken back, and since coming back he has stolen the show each time. He said he's the Headliner, the Showstopper, and the Main Event, and tonight he will end Kozlov's undefeated streak. He said he will then under Undertaker's streak at WrestleMania.

Mickie James....I forgot about her. Her music hits as she climbs into the ring. Kelly Kelly is out next. Tag team matches between Divas? The match is next.


Commercial Break

Back from the break, Maryse and Melina are on guest commentary here. Santino and Rosa are ringside too. There is too much going on here...

Mickie James & Kelly Kelly v Jillian Hall & Beth Phoenix

Beth and Jillian are shown in the ring as the opponents. Beth storms Kelly to the ring. Beth scoops Kelly Kelly up and Kelly Kelly hits a spinning head scissors. She catches Beth off guard and attempts a second head scissors. Beth powerbombs her into the corner. Beth backs off from Kelly Kelly and Jillian chokes her on the ropes. Jillian tags in, scoops her up and tosses across the ring by her hair. Jillian locks in a inverted headlock. Kelly Kelly fights out and tags in her partner. Mickie hits a dropkick on Jillian. Jillian whips her into the corner and Mickie elbows her way out. Jillian blocks a head scissors and Jillian signals for her handstand cartwheel. She attempts it and Mickie kicks her in the back. Mickie comes off the ropes with her Lou Thesz Press and gets a near fall. Beth breaks it up. Mickie tags in Kelly Kelly who nails a sunset flip off the ropes. She gets the pinfall and the win.

Mickie James & Kelly Kelly win at 2.37

Rosa storms the ring and takes out Kelly Kelly. Beth attacks Mickie. A brawl breaks out. Melina gets into the ring and Maryse stops her. Maryse attacks the Raw Champion and DDT’s her on the floor. Glamarella and Rosa leave the ring. Maryse is shown lapping up the adoration. Cole and Lawler mention intensity...and segway into Triple H v Orton. They recap the attacks. We get the same video from the beginning of the show. Still awesome.

I HEAR VOICES IN MY HEAD.
Randy Orton walks out flanked by Legacy and his lawyers. Security follows...there are about fifteen men following him. All men are dressed smart casual, no ring gear here. Orton has a choice of who he will face at Wrestlemania. He will make that choice now. Orton stalks to the ring and enters. The decision is next.


Commercial Break

Orton stood in the ring with six security guards, Cody, Ted, and three guys in suits doing their best to look important holding briefcases. Orton said he is entitled to a championship match at WrestleMania, so he is officially challenging the winner of tonight's Edge-Cena match. He said most fans probably thought he'd be challenging Triple H, but that isn't going to happen. Orton said that won't happen because Triple H isn't going to WrestleMania, he's going to jail. He said tonight he is pressing charges against Triple H. Orton said he planned to settle things like grown men last week, but instead Triple H went after him with excessive force with a concealed sledgehammer. He said had he not escaped, he could ended his career not to mention his life. Orton said it's time to face the music, so if he's got something to say, come out and say it, because soon he'll be going away for a very long time.

Triple H's music played. Orton gulped, but looked bravely toward the stage. Triple H walked out with his sledgehammer in hand. He told Orton that doctors may say he's not in control of his actions because he has EID, but he wanted to make it clear he was in control of his. Triple H walked to the ring as security stepped in front of Orton in the ring.Triple H threw down his sledgehammer and spun around to show that he doesn't have another one tucked behind him.

Triple H stepped into the ring and said people tell him what he wants to know, but he's going to tell them what he needs to know. Orton says he knows, it's about how he kicked a 63 year old man and hurt his wife, the mother of his children. Triple H said this is about him. Orton said he needs to go to WrestleMania and beat him for the WWE Championship. He said he needs it because he needs to avenge the moment that defines his life.

"You know what I'm talking about. Evolution," he said. "I watched you become the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in history. What happened the next night, Randy? I turned on you. I beat the hell out of you." He asked him for how long he held the title. "Was it a month? Was it even that long?" He said he doesn't run from his past and he's not a good person. "I never have been a good person," Triple H said. "I wasn't happy for your success. I made a conscious decision and I took what was mine." He said he has a chance to go to the biggest stage there has ever been and beat him for the WWE Championship and put all of it behind him. "But yet you make a conscious choice to run," he said. "Why is that? I'll tell you why. It's because you're afraid."

Triple H said Orton has been afraid his whole life because he knows deep down he doesn't have what it takes. He said he can stand in the ring and hide behind his lawyers and security and talk tough, but the truth is he's that same little kid that was carrying his bags around in Evolution. Triple H leaned in where he was practically touching Orton's with his nose. Orton looked to the side and tried to take it all in without reacting. Triple H said he is still gutless. A lawyer stepped in and said his client has nothing more to say to him unless he turns himself into the authorities. As security began to shove Triple H out of the ring Orton said, "Wait, let him go! I think I've changed my mind." He said he won't be facing Edge or Cena at WrestleMania, he's going to be facing Triple H. But under one condition. He said he wants to settle this at WrestleMania and not before. "You do not put your hands on my unless you are physically provoked. I don't touch you, you don't touch me. If you violate that, there is no match, I press charges, and you spend WrestleMania behind bars. Do we got a deal?" Triple H said, "Deal," then threw the mic to the ground and walked away.

Orton said, "Oh, Hunter, there's one more thing. Since you want to get all personal and everything, I thought you should know that regardless of whether or not I was in control of my actions, it felt great when I kicked the old man in the skull. It felt even better when I did the same thing to Shane. But, Hunter, when I hit that RKO on your wife, I replay that over and over and over in my head. I can still smell her scent, her skin, so soft. At least that's what I remember. I wonder what the last thing your wife remembers?" Triple H couldn't take anymore and he barged into the ring. Orton leaned in forehead-to-forehead. Triple H said, "The last time you and I fought in this ring, I broke your collarbone. That was just business. This is personal. I'm going to break your neck!" Lawler said he had chillbumps.

Lawler and Cole play down the event and the proceedings. Tonight...Edge v John Cena. Up next...HBK v Kozlov.


Commercial Break

HBK’s music hit as Michaels walks out to the ring. Cole reminds us that Raw is the longest episodic show in history. Shawn Michaels jogs to the ring. This match has not had enough build up. The result is massive for either involved. HBK awaits his undefeated foe. Kozlov walks to the ring. Both men stand toe to toe. Cole says that Kozlov is "Undefeated in WWE"...did he miss No Way Out?

Winner Wins Right to Face Undertaker at Wrestlemania
Shawn Michaels v Vladimir Kozlov

HBK avoids Kozlov to start. Kozlov chucks HBK into the corner but HBK backs off. Keeping his distance. HBK locks in a headlock and Kozlov backs him to the corner. He unloads some fists. Whipping HBK off the ropes HBK attempts a sunset flip. HBK gets hoisted up in a bear hug. He claps out and nails a chop block. A dropkick by HBK. Michaels locks in the figure four leg lock. Kozlov reverses it. Kozlov attempts a slam and HBK bails to the outside. We go to breaak.


Commercial Break

HBK kicks Kozlov in the corner. He unleashes a chop on Kozlov. Kozlov powers HBK into the ring and HBK flips up and lands back in Kozlov’s arms. Kozlov lifts HBK up and throws him on the top turnbuckle. Headbutts by Kozlov. Kozlov slams HBK down hard. Two count. Kozlov hits a backbreaker on HBK ands stands up to repeat the move. Kozlov stares down as HBK uses Kozlov for balance. Kozlov scoops HBK up for the torture rack. Shades of Lex Luger here...Kozlov taunts the crowd. Super strength by Kozlov. HBK is turning red. HBK punches his way out of it. HBK tends to his back and runs into a stiff elbow. Kozlov covers for two. Kozlov mounts HBK and unloads with punches. Kozlov locks in a waist lock. HBK chant immediately from the concerned crowd. HBK punches Kozlov again...finally he breaks the hold. Another chop. A second chop. HBK whips Kozlov of the ropes and HBK goes for his “vintage” flying forearm and Kozlov headbutts him out of mid air. Two count. HBK is whipped into the corner again. Kozlov stamps on HBK. He chokes him on the bottom rope. Kozlov props up Michaels for a superplex. HBK blocks it. Kozlov hits the deck. HBK sits down and struggles with his back. HBK nails his flying elbow drop as HBK signals for the band. Tuning up to commence! HBK stamps...HE NAILS IT! HBK pins Vladimir Kozlov!!!!

Shawn Michaels wins at 11.54 to earn the right to face Undertaker at Wrestlemania

HBK defeated the undefeated Vladimir Kozlov! He faces Undertaker at Wrestlemania. Lawler said, "Do you realize what we just saw?". DONG.
Undertaker’s entrance hits and Undertaker walks out to the arena. Now THIS is a moment. HBK stares down his future foe. Undertaker signals a cutthroat. Flames surround him. HBK just looks on in disdain. Or is it respect? Both men stare one another down. Finally, some emphasis on this feud.

Cole and Lawler pass to the Hall of Fame class...the next legend is next.


Commercial Break

A beautiful shot of Boston. It is snowing! Edge v John Cena...tonight! Time for the film plug. 12 Rounds is out in three weeks. A quick look here at the movie, or more accurately, Danny Fisher...John Cena’s character in the film. The film looks damn good!

Lawler says Wow! I have to agree. Now, time for the fifth entrant into the Hall of Fame this year. Who gets the nod this year? Cowboy Bill Watts gets that nod. About time too! The ceremony looks to be pretty star studded this year. Jim Ross will induct him.

Grisham interviewed Edge backstage. Grisham said it was convenient that he's giving Cena his rematch just days after Big Show knocked him out. Edge said he didn't like his tone. He said he's giving Cena his title shot because Boston is near his hometown and he wants his family to see him beat him up close. Edge said he will tell Cena at the end of the night just as he did on Friday that the World Title is his.


Commercial Break

Edge’s music hits to start. Edge walks out alone? What is going on here? Edge walks to the ring unconcerned. Edge poses. Cole has to question the timing of this contest, due to Cena’s beating on Smackdown three days ago. Yes, that was when Vickie Guerrero said Cena had to beat Big Show to get this match...Cena lost...erm.

Cena is out next. WWE build his appearance as he walks out to a moderate pop...isn’t this the home town hero? Cena throws his hat to the crowd as the Title logo hits the screen. WWE giving away a Wrestlemania match? Potential commercial suicide here. Lillian Garcia does the announcements. Cena first...Edge second.

World Heavyweight Championship
John Cena v Edge(c)

Cena and Edge circle. Lock up to begin and Cena locks in a headlock. Headlock takedown and Edge backs Cena to the corner. Edge locks in a headlock of his own and performs a takedown of his own. Cena tries to block it. Cena stands up and whips Edge off the ropes. Shoulder block and Edge gets the better of it. Edge with a forearm. Edge storms Cena on the ropes and Cena pulls the rope down. Edge hits the deck outside.


Commercial Break

Edge has a chin lock on Cena. Cena fights to his feet. Cena pushes it off and runs off the ropes. Edge nails a big boot. Two count for Edge. Edge elbows Cena in the head. He does it again. Edge nails Cena in the corner. He unloads with rights until the referee pushes Edge back. Irish whip by Edge and Cena walks into a perfect clothesline. Two count for Edge. Edge stalks Cena. Another right. Edge whips Cena into the corner and Cena ducks the clothesline this time to nail a double flying shoulder. Cena hits a spin out powerbomb. YOU CAN’T SEE ME! Cena misses a five knuckle shuffle and Edge rolls up Cena. Two count. Cena attempts an Attitude Adjustment. Edge reverses into an Edgecution. Two count. Cena rolls outside and hits a sunset flip on Edge from the ropes. Edge rolls up Edge for two. Edge nails a DDT. Two count. Edge goes up top. Uncharacteristic. Cena stops him though and attempts the Attitude Adjustment from the top. Edge knocks Cena out of the ring. Cena hits the ring post awkwardly. Referee starts the count. Cena makes it in the ring by nine. Edge scoops up Cena who avoids it and nails a facebuster. Cena goes up top and hits his fame-asser. Cena signals the five knuckle shuffle again. YOU CAN’T SEE ME! This time he nails it. A third Attitude Adjustment attempt and Edge reverses. Edge locks in his submission Texas cloverleaf. That is a rare sight! Cena grabs the bottom rope. Edge stalks Cena and signals for the Spear. Cena gets to his feet. Edge misses the spear and Cena locks in the STF! Edge inches to the ropes. He is inches away and finally grabs it. Referee breaks the hold. Edge spears Cena out of nowhere but cannot capitalise. Cena kicks out. Edge nears the corner and bails to the outside. He grabs the title belt and enters the ring. Cena scoops up Edge who grabs the ropes. The referee tries to throw the belt out but Edge grabs it and nails Cena in the head. The referee throws the match out.

John Cena wins by DQ at 12.30

Edge leaves the ring and walks to the back. Cena comes to in the ring. He lies on the floor. Big Show walks out to the ramp and stands by Edge. He looks down at Edge. Edge asks for a hand up. Show ignores it. Vickie walks out behind him. Cena’s music cuts off. She announces Big Show as the number one contender for Edge at Mania...swerve! Where does that leave Cena?


End of Show