Ric Flair vs Carlito: The former 16 times world champion forced Carlito to tap out to the Figure 4 Leg Lock. Carlito still has a lot to learn and as Jim Ross said in commentary, ‘Potential don’t buy you groceries.’
Elijah Burke vs CM Punk: The Straight Edged Superstar kicked out of The Elijah Experience twice and then got the pin with the GTS (Go To Sleep). A high quality bout that’ll have improved the reputations of both young superstars.
The Hardys vs Cade and Murdoch: This match was added to the bill yesterday morning. The Hardys retained their World Tag Team titles after an absorbing and sporting battle. They finished it off with Matt giving Cade The Side Effect before Jeff delivered The Swan-Tom Bomb to get the pinfall.
Shawn Michaels vs Randy Orton: The Legend Killer cowardly attacked The Heart Break Kid in the locker room beforehand, smashing his head into the steel railing and concussing the future hall of famer badly. Dr Rios, the WWE doctor, refused to allow Michaels to compete but he stumbled out anyway and fought on instinct even though he could barely stand. Eventually the referree had to stop the fight as HBK collapsed. Orton then dragged him to his feet and delivered a sickening RKO - outstanding line from Jim Ross in commentary, who bellowed ‘You cold, bad bastard!’. Harrowing scenes to watch Rebecca Michaels crying frantically while lying beside her husband’s prone and lifeless body.
US Championship Match: Chris Benoit vs Montel Vontavius Porter ‘MVP’: Benoit was severely affected by a knee injury sustained on Smackdown this week when Finlay, The Fighting Irishman, attacked him with his shillelagh. MVP was smooth and impressive, winning this first to 2 pinfalls match 2-0. His initial pin came from The Playmaker and then he rolled up The Rabid Wolverine shortly afterwards to become the new champion.
ECW Championship Match: Bobby Lashley vs Umaga, Shane McMahon and Vincent Kennedy McMahon: Lashley was on fire from the off. He smacked The Samoan Bulldozer out of the ring, battered Shano Mc and then pummelled The Chairman. He then speared Umaga before giving Shano The Dominator for a really quick victory. As he celebrated he was attacked from the blindside by Umaga, who gave him a Samoan Spike. Then Vince took the mic’ and congratulated Lashley on his handicap victory before telling him that as he didn’t pin The Chairman, who was actually holding the belt, that he was therefore not taking the championship. A bitter blow for Lashley.
World Heavywieght Championship Match: Edge vs Batista: Edge survived his own trademark Spear and two Spinebusters before getting the victory over a very unlucky Batista. The Animal was on top throughout but in the end Edge managed to roll him up for the 1-2-3 count against the run of play. Typical Edge - I foresee a long championship reign for the Rated R Superstar.
WWE Title Match: John Cena vs The Great Khali: In amazing scenes last night at 3.35am The Champ, John Cena, forced the 7 foot 3 inches 420 pound behometh, The Great Khali, to tap out to the STFU. Khali had battered Cena all through this one with The Champ’s sheer bravery, bordering on insanity, keeping him in the fight. He was thoroughly dominated but the bout changed, changed utterly, when he managed to injure Khali’s knee by drop kicking the steel steps into his leg. Then he dragged him back into the ring and locked in the STFU. I couldn’t believe it when I realised Khali was writhing around in absolute agony and then tapped out. A magnificent victory for The Champ.
Another smashing event all things considered and they just keep on coming. Only 2 weeks to wait for One Night Stand on June 3 and I can watch it after the Wexford game in Croker that day. It’ll be off the chain, off the hook. hi5
