The show starts with Batista coming out with Teddy Long. Batista is wearing a beautiful off white / very light grey suit, beige golf shirt under the jacket finishes the look beautifully. He is looking really upset, but getting huge pop.
He says that most probably don’t know, but on Sunday night in a match with Mark Henry he was injured. While he’s worked through injuries, this one is severe and will require surgery. (His voice is breaking up.) He will be sidelined indefinitely.
When he won the title his good friend Paul told him to enjoy the ride. He has enjoyed every moment of it. It’s been his honor to follow in the footsteps of the greats - Flair, Rhodes, HHH.
He always wanted to be the type of champ who would come out to defend his title against everyone. From the Big Show, to Eddie Guerrero. “I love you Eddie,” says Batista loudly as he looks up. “I love you and I miss you.” But he is physically unable to defend his title, so he must do the right thing. He has no choice but to surrender the championship. (He kisses his belt and then hands the belt to Teddy, and breaks down.) He say, as in the words of his mentor, “To be the man, you’ve got to beat the man.” He says he will be back to reclaim the title, he will be champ again.
Batista leaves the ring, walks around high 5ing the fans, hugging Taz, Mike, Tony and the rest. He walks up the ramp to the stage. On the stage he takes of his suit jacket and awkwardly tosses it into the crowd. He then bows doing ‘Wayne’s’ “I’m not worthy.”
(It is so nice to see true, heartfelt emotion on a WWE show. Batista gave that to us in the ring. It tore at my heart strings to see how upset he was at having to hand over that title. It was ripping his heart out. I don’t agree with everything Vince does, but having Dave go out there and surrender his title the way he did brought real emotion to the show. It was heart wrenching, but great.)
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Recap of Batista handing over his title.
Batista outback walking along in tears. He comes along someone who tells him to make his time away quick. He then sees other wrestlers and staff who wish him well - including Arn. He then runs into Rey Rey. Rey tells Dave he loves him. They hug and Dave tells Rey he loves him too. They shake hands and hug some more. It was quite a touching moment.
In the ring Teddy says the legacy of the title must go on, and it will tonight. The main event tonight will be an Over The Top Battle Royal for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Recap of the Best Of 7 Series for the US Championship.
Outback Orty approaches Teddy Long and says he want to be in the Battle Royal and needs his match with Benoit postponed. Teddy says no way. Both Orty and Benoit only have one match tonight and it’s the Best Of 7 Match. Now Orty is kicking himself for making that deal with Booker T.
On the stage Sharmell announces Booker T who is still on crutches. They come out to ringside.
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Orty comes out looking slightly pissed about missing out on the Battle Royal. His chest is beaten up and bruised from being in the ring with Benoit recently. Benoit comes out looking as focused as ever.
They dance around a bit and play patty cake before tying up. They work around the ring tied up until Orty is in a corner. They tie up and Orty tries to get Benoit into an Armbar, but after a lot of struggling Benoit gets Orty in a Hammerlock. Orty gets loose and they still struggle for position into the ropes. Benoit end up on the apron, they are both struggling until Benoit hangs Orty up on the top rope.
Benoit’s on the outside. Booker comes around to yell at Benoit. Benoit clutches his knee and falls to the floor. The ref sees this and thinks Booker hit him with a crutch. (Chris pulled an Eddie!) The ref is pissed and tosses both Booker and Sharmell out of the ringside area. Sharmell is going crazy screaming at the ref as she and her husband head for the back.
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they are tied up in the ring with Benoit in a Headlock. Orty gets a cover for two. Benoit is in a Hammerlock and elbows his way out. Orty gets tossed into the second rope and holds his mouth in pain. Benoit works on setting up the Crossface, but Orty gets Benoit in a Rear Naked Choke. Benoit fights out and gets Orty in an Armbar. Orty fights out and gets a couple of Chops.
Orty rakes Benoit’s eyes, but gets Chops again. To save himself Orty pulls Benoit shoulder first into the ring post. Benoit ends up outside. Upon returning to the ring Benoit nails another Chop.
Benoit is in a Side Headlock. He gets out but hits the mat due to a Shoulder Block. Benoit sets up for the Crossface again. Orty is screaming, but rolls through. Benoit gets the Armbar back on and keeps going for the Crossface. Orty gets loose and rolls from the ring.
Orty gets on the apron and Benoit Suplexes him over the top. Benoit gets Orty in another Hammerlock. Orty gets to the ropes. Benoit sets Orty on the top turn buckle and throws some Chops. Benoit climbs seeming to hits a Superplex, but instead he Headbutts Orty who flies from the top and ends up nailing his jaw on the outside barrier.
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Orty is on the mat and Benoit tries to set up for the sharp Shooter, again they struggle a lot. Orty struggles out. Orty drops a couple knees on Benoit’s face. Benoit fought back with Chops. Orty covers for one. Orty gets Benoit in a Rear Naked Choke. Benoit hits an Armdrag but walks into a Standing Dropkick for two.
Benoit is back in the Rear Naked Choke. Benoit fights out with elbows. Chops and punches are exchanged and then two Shoulder Blocks from Benoit. Benoit then hits a Fisherman’s Suplex and Bridges for two. Benoit throws a bunch of Chops and then locks in the Sharpshooter. Orty is able to fight to the ropes. Benoit hits three Germans on Orty. Benoit climbs. Orty moves and Benoit hits the mat.
Benoit Chops and then tosses Orty into a corner and goes for the Sharpshooter. When Orty fights out the ref gets knocked down. Jordan comes out and tries to get involved, but Benoit takes him down. Benoit locks the Crossface on but Booker comes down and enters the ring. He tries to hit Benoit with a crutch, but Benoit ducks and knocks Booker from the ring.
Benoit locks the Crossface on Orty who taps out, but there’s no ref. Benoit leaves the hold to get the ref. Benoit reapplies the Crossface but Booker gets back in the ring and hits Benoit over the head with the US Title Belt. Benoit let go of the hold.
Orty rolls over and covers Benoit for the three count. Booker gets in the ring and struts like he’s the one who fought his way to the title. Orty reminds Booker that he owes Orty one for this favor. Sharmell is screaming at the top of her lungs holding the belt as they go up the ramp.
- Winner: Randy Orton - Booker T is the new US Champion
Outback Piper is freaked out when he sees Jillian. JBL comes over and tells Piper there is someone else who people want to hear more than the Boogeyman in Piper’s Pit. Piper says he’s right, but doesn’t know how to interview himself. JBL says something about Piper not really liking him. Piper returns with, “Okey dokey there Honey Bunny will be the royalty in Piper’s Pit.” JBL is all happy. He and Jillian walk away. Piper says under his breath, “Just keep her on a leash, okay?”
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Eddie’s family receives the Star Of The Mountain Award. Vicky was in tears and so proud. Many people spoke about how much he did for the community.
Piper comes out and says the first Pipers Pit was 22 years ago in Philadelphia. He starts to introduce JBL, but JBL’s music hits and cuts of Piper. The limo comes out, JBL and Jillian come tot he ring.
Piper says it’s JBL’s first time, but he should let Piper introduce him. Piper knows JBL has lots to say, so welcome to Piper’s Pit.
JBL says it’s a historic day to be on Pipers Pit. JBL says it’s a historic night due to Batista giving up his belt due to injury. JBL says he never gave up his belt due to a Boo-Boo. JBL was the longest reigning champ but never missed a day because his mommy wrote him a note.
Piper keeps trying to break in, but JBL keeps cutting him off. JBL says tonight is the beginning of JBL’s title reign part 2. JBL rants and raves, Piper is cleaning his nails, ignoring JBL.
Piper finally gets a word in and asks Jillian what’s dying on her face. He says the damn thing has lungs, feet and hair on it. JBL cuts in and Piper tells him to shut up, this is Piper’s Pit.
Piper the introduces his guest - The Boogeyman. Boogeyman comes out, JBL and Jillian freak out. Boogeyman put on his normal freaky entrance. It’s a great entrance even though I don’t like the guy.
JBL pushes Jillian at The Boogeyman and runs from the ring. Boogeyman pushes her hair back and sniffs her growth. He then licks it a couple times. He then bits it off her face sending her running. He then pulls it out of his mouth and pets it. He then puts it back in his mouth and chews it up. Taz says JBL is under the announce table.
Boogeyman turns around to see Piper who is standing in a corner praying. He approaches Piper and you hear Piper say into his mic, “Hail Mary full of grace... Hanukkah.” And then his voice drops too low to hear again. Boogeyman leaves the ring and walks up the ramp still chewing that chunk of nastiness.
Outback Melina says they finished what they started. She tells Henry he finished what they started. She says one of them will be the World Heavy Weight Champ.
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Fit Finlay promo.
Recap of Batista handing over his title.
Lashley comes out, there are already a bunch of wrestlers in the ring. Matt Hardy comes out. MNM comes out on their red carpet. Mark Henry joins them, he’s already sweaty and slimy.
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Rey Rey comes out to the ring. And finally, the last wrestler in the Battle Royal... Angle. Everyone looks shocked and the announcers are freaking out. Daivari is with him. All the wrestles look pissed. JBL says he wants Angle.
Angle Germans JBL and then eliminates him. Angle then eliminates Vito. Most of the other wrestles attack Angle at this point. A bunch of them are trying to eliminate Angle. JBL is pitching a fit outside the ring. Angle almost eliminates Rey. Angle now tries to eliminate Matt. Rey almost eliminates Jordan. Matt is now trying to eliminate Angle. Animal starts to face off with Henry but MNM attack him. They get Animal to the ropes and Henry eliminates him. MNM and Henry are working quite well together.
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During the commercial Simon Dean was eliminated. Matt Hardy managed to roll back in and avoid elimination MNM eliminate Nunzio. Angle Germans Jordan and then eliminates him. Angle eliminates Regal and the Burchill. Henry tosses Angle out under the ropes and follows him out. Henry removes the monitors from the announce table. Angle fights Henry and tries to German him into the table. Henry squishes him into the side of the ring. Henry Press Slams Angle through the announce table.
Rey is almost eliminated by MNM while Henry and Lashley face off in the center of the ring. Lashley gets hung up on the top rope then kicked to the face and dropped to the floor. Brian Kendrick is then eliminated.
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Angle is still flat out on the table. Hardy eliminated Sylvan. Henry picks up Hardy an easily tosses him out. Rey Rey eliminates MNM, both of them. That leaves Rey and Henry in the ring. Rey looks like a deer in headlights - he’s wearing gold contacts tonight. Eddie chants start. Rey kicks Henry’s knee, then a Standing Dropkick to Henry’s back. Rey then his a regular 619. Rey then hist 619 to Henry’s gut. Rey gets on top of Henry and onto the apron. He gets Henry off his feet, but not enough. Rey goes for a Sunset Flip. Henry catches him and tosses him from the ring.
Melina is acting like Henry has won the match until everyone remember Angle. Angle who mysteriously has recovered from being put through a table and looks fresh as a daisy.
Angle throws punches and an Uppercut. Angle rushes at Henry but hits him like he’s a brick wall. Angle is able to hit an Angle Slam. Both are hurting. Henry Splashes Angle in a corner. Henry Splashes again. Henry gets Angle sitting on the top turn buckle. Angle locks on a Head Scissors as he sits on the top rope. Angle holds on for dear life. He tries to get Henry over the top that way, but can’t. Henry picks Angle up and Power Bombs him.
Both ar on the mat. They get up slowly. Angle throws punches. Henry tries a Clothesline but Angle ducks and then hits a German on Henry. Henry picks Angle up, even though he has a Front Headlock on Henry, and puts Angle on the apron. Angle pulls Henry off his feet, but not enough. Angle goes back to the Head Scissor. Angle’s head is on the apron as he hangs from Henry’s neck. Henry finally goes over the top. Henry’s feet hit the floor before Angle’s. Angle is the new Heavy Weight Champ.
Taz keeps freaking out that Angle’s on RAW and what’s going to happen to the title? They replay the final elimination and it shows that one of Angle’s feet hits the floor first, but both feet have to hit to be eliminated and both of Henry’s hit first.
- Winner: Kurt Angle new World Heavyweight Champion
Biggest pop:
Batista
Rey Rey
Benoit
Matt Hardy
Piper
Biggest heat:
Booker T & Sharmell
MNM
Mark Henry
JBL
Biggest gross out:
The Boogeyman
Jillian’s mole
