RAW Recap 3.12.07
A recap was shown of the events of last week's RAW, where Cena and HBK "had each other's backs" in their respective matches. First, Cena came to the aid of HBK who was about to receive a con-chairto at the hands of Edge and Orton. Then later during Cena's match vs Johnny Nitro, HBK came down to save Cena from a 3 on 1 attack by MNM & Edge. Michaels was shown with his back turned to Cena walking up the ramp as Cena stood in the ring bewildered.
John Cena entered the arena and ring to kick off RAW in Washington, DC. With mic in hand, Cena spoke about the tension he could feel in the air. Cena said for the past 6 weeks he's been asking himself if he trusts Shawn Michaels or if HBK will betray him at some point? Cena said if Michaels wants to stab him in the back, he ain't down with that. Cena challenged HBK to come out right now if he wants to kick Cena's teeth down his throat. DX's music came on and HBK came down to the ring. Cena told HBK the only reason he has his back is because of the WWE championship. HBK said he has one goal only and that is to walk out as WWE Champion from Wrestlemania. HBK said so far he's kept his word and had Cena's back. HBK said nobody's asking the question "when is John Cena gonna turn on HBK?". Just then Cena threw down the mic and his belt and got ready to fight with HBK, but Coach's music came on and Coach came out to interrupt. Coach said many tag teams have been calling Mr McMahon's office wanting to take the tag team titles. Coach said he's in charge and is going to put HBK/Cena in a gauntlet where they will have 3 matches to defend the world tag team titles in. Coach said if they even make it to match 3, it will take place in a steel cage.
A limo pulled up backstage and out stepped Donald Trump, who began walking backstage ready for the contract signing later on for the "Battle of the Billionaires".
Carlito vs. Ric Flair vs Randy Orton (Triple Threat Elimination Match to determine final "Money in the Bank" contender) - The rules for this match would be once a competitor is pinned they are eliminated, until 1 man is left as winner. Early on Carlito and Flair doubleteamed Randy Orton, until Orton was able to begin fighting Flair. Each man went for an early pinfall but only a 2 count. Flair and Carlito continued to work together on Orton, cornering him for a series of hard chops to the chest. Orton fell down for an attempted Flair pinfall. Carlito attempted a pin as well after a suplex on Orton. Orton raked Flair in the eyes but Carlito attacked from behind. Carlito and Flair got into an argument over how to handle Orton he was down in the ring. Flair pushed Carlito away and went to work on the fallen Orton, grabbing his leg. Just then, Carlito stood up and did a backbreaker on Flair from behind. As Flair lay fallen, Orton got up and managed to toss Carlito over the ropes and out of the ring. Orton then waited for Flair to stand up by the ropes and RKO'd him. Orton with a 3 count pinfall to eliminate Flair, leaving it Orton vs. Carlito as RAW hit commercial..
Back from commercial, Orton had Carlito in a Boston Crab in the center of the ring, after DDT-ing Carlito face first into the mat off the ropes. Carlito able to crawl over and grab the ropes forcing Orton to break the hold. Orton confined Carlito to a corner of the ring and continuously kicked him, then whipped Carlito hard into the opposing corner. At one point both men collided and layed in the ring as the ref counted them down until they both stood up. Carlito went to throw Orton off the ropes and tried to dropkick him but Orton held himself against the ropes causing Carlito to fall on his back. Orton with an attempted RKO but Carlito shoved him away then used a barrage of moves to slam Orton down. Carlito with a near pinfall. Carlito with several high-flying maneuvers and another near pinfall. Carlito with a reverse backflip off the ropes onto a fallen Orton, another pinfall with no success. Carlito climbed the ropes but Orton managed to get over to him and slam him onto his groin on the ropes. As Carlito staggered over into the ring, Orton able to RKO Carlito. Orton will go to Wrestlemania and compete in the "Money in the Bank Ladder Match", along with Edge, Mr. Kennedy, Finlay, King Booker, Matt & Jeff Hardy, CM Punk.
A recap was shown of the Battle of the Billionaires buildup, with Vince trying to pay off Lashley, and then slapping Lashley in the face. Last Tuesday's ECW was shown, with Lashley squeezing Mr. McMahon's hand and apologizing to Vince for not slapping the hell out of him when Vince slapped him. Lashley told Vince if he ever put his hands on him again, he will break him in half.
Masterlock Challenge - Masters in the ring grabbed the mic from Lillian Garcia and said obviously nobody backstage wanted to compete so he'd see if Lillian could break the Masterlock. Masters began to corner Lillian who backed away, until Super Crazy appeared from backstage and ran down into the ring. Super Crazy began attacking Masters with several high flying off the ropes moves, until Masters caught Super Crazy and managed to slap the Masterlock on him. Masters held the lock on Super Crazy until the ref declared Masters victorious.
Backstage another limo pulled up next to where Trump's was parked. Out stepped Mr. McMahon who walked up to Trump's limo drive and told the driver to tell Mr Trump "mine is bigger than his". Vince then strutted off.
A look back at Ernie Ladd was shown. The historic wrestler recently passed away. Ernie Ladd RIP 1938-2007
Backstage, Orton and Edge talked, Orton told Edge they are now opponents at Wrestlemania, not tag partners. Edge reminded Orton that he's won more ladder matches than anyone else in the Money in the Bank match. Edge told Orton he's also undefeated at Wrestlemania. Orton told Edge he's only undefeated because he never faced Orton at Wrestlemania.
Lilian Garcia in ring asked the audience to direct their attention to the Titantron for a special Public Service Announcement. A man was shown hidden behind an open newspaper. The man began talking about who would win the Battle of the Billionaires. Then the person lowered the newspaper to reveal it was The Rock! The Rock said finally he has returned to Monday Night RAW. Rock told the crowd that Umaga stands for "shriveled up monkey penis" in Samoan. Rock then informed everyone and especially Vince that McMahon would be bald after Wrestlemania 23. Rock said this was a guarantee, if you "SMELL WHAT THE ROCK....is cooking!".
Tag Team Title Gauntlet Match #1 - World's Greatest Tag Team vs. Shawn Michaels & John Cena - Benjamin and Haas ran into the ring for a quick attack but Cena isolated Benjamin early and went to work. Cena with several slams and suplexes before an attempted pinfall. Cena ran off the ropes near Haas, but Haas with a knee to the back. Cena turned and punched Haas off the apron. Benjamin hit Cena's leg from behind. Haas then entered to help doubleteam. Cena able to escape the doubleteam to tag in HBK. HBK cleared the ring of Benjamin, clotheslining him outta the ring. Michaels then knocked down Haas and began doing the DX crotch chop. Cena tagged Michael's back from behind, then entered the ring to HBK's dismay. Cena then took down Haas center ring and put him in a crossface crippler style submission hold, forcing Haas to tap out.
Tag Team Title Gauntlet Match #2 - Cade/Murdoch vs. Michaels & Cena - Cade & Murdoch quickly got to the ring after the previous win by HBK and Cena. Cade working on HBK early on had him in a bear hold, keeping him away from the tag to Cena. Michaels escaped the hold then fought back with chops and punches to Cade's chest. HBK able to kick Cade in the back of the head, leaving both men laying in the ring. Cade able to crawl over and tag Murdoch, just as HBK tagged Cena. Cena began to slam Murdoch several times then signaled for his move, landing a 5 Knuckle Shuffle on Murdoch. Cena then hoisted Murdoch up on his shoulders for the "F-U", but HBK entered and did a sweet chin music on Murdoch's head. Cena looked at HBK stunned by the move, but turned and pinned the fallen Murdoch to pick up victory #2. The steel cage began to lower as the 2 men stared at each other in the ring.
Tag Team Title Gauntlet Match #3 (Steel Cage Match) - Mercury & Nitro vs. Shawn Michaels & Cena - Early in the cage HBK battling Joey Mercury, both men collided and Mercury managed to tag in Nitro who went to work punching HBK in the center of the ring. Nitro continued to choke the fallen HBK, then picked him up for a neckbreaker. Michaels kicked out of a pinfall. Mercury tagged in by Nitro, and the two slammed Michaels down onto their knees. Mercury tagged Nitro back in and he continued the assault on HBK as Cena pointed at Nitro. Nitro went for a corkscew moonsault backflip off the ropes, but HBK moved out of the way. Michaels began to crawl over to tag in Cena, but Nitro tagged in Mercury who quickly ran over and hit John Cena against the cage wall. HBK finally able to manage to get a tag after knocking Mercury down with a clothesline. All 4 men now in the ring, Cena threw Mercury face first into the cage wall. HBK then took Mercury and threw him face first into the cage. Cena did so again. Cena then went to do an F-U on Mercury, but saw HBK preparing a superkick. Cena dropped Mercury down and stared at HBK. Nitro stood up and the 2 men turned their attention to him, both punching Nitro down. Then as Mercury stood up HBK had the sweet chin music ready as Cena stood watching. HBK landed the kick to Mercury's face, sending him towards Cena. Cena picked up Mercury and did the F-U then scored the pin for the final Gauntlet win. Just then as the cage lifted, Cade & Murdoch, Benjamin and Haas all ran back into the ring. Michaels and Cena began to clear the ring. HBK left in the ring vs 3 men, as Cena outside the ring threw Murdoch into the audience barrier wall. Cena then grabbed a steel chair and re-entered the ring holding the chair behind HBK. Haas came at HBK as he turned to see Cena with the chair, Cena smashed the chair down on Haas' head, and then threw the chair down. Cena exited the ring and walked up the ramp as HBK stood in the cleared out ring.
Jeff Hardy vs. Edge - another tune-up match for the Wrestlemania Money in the Bank ladder match, featuring Hardy vs. Edge, who are no strangers to the ladder match or battling one another. Edge walked down the ramp in non-wrestling attire then took the mic from Lillian Garica outside the ring. Edge entered the ring and told Jeff Hardy that he'd love nothing more than to beat the hell out of him tonight. Edge said but they're in Washington, DC, home of the Washington Redskins and he'll be damned if he performs in a city that encourages such a slur against Native Americans. Edge said he has a friend of "Indian descent" who will wrestle for him and he's not in a good mood. The Great Khali came down to the ring, and immediately knocked Hardy down with a chop to the head, followed by whipping Hardy against the ropes and landing a boot to Jeff's face. Edge looked on laughing and smiling as Khali dismantled Hardy in the ring. Just then, Kane's fire exploded outside the ring. Kane walked onto the ramp holding a chain with a sickle end at the end of the chain. Edge and Khali both headed for the crowd, fleeing the scene. Kane entered the ring and began swinging the chain around, as Khali stood in the audience looking on. Kane left the ring and threw the hook at the announcer's table. Kane then pulled on the chain, pulling the announcer's table over and crashing it to the floor. Kane then re-entered the ring laughing maniacally as his fire exploded from the corner ring posts.
Backstage a hair stylist seen with Donald Trump, spraying his hair. Trump asked the stylist if Vince's hair is real and the woman said she'd rather not say.
The 5th member of the 2007 WWE Hall of Fame class was introduced, Mr. Fuji. Fuji was not only a manager but also a successful in-ring wrestler, capturing several tag team titles. Fuji's managing of Demolition, Yokazuna, Krush and numerous other wrestlers was highlighted.
Tood Grisham backstage with Mick Foley, the Hardcore Legend. Mick held a copy of "The Hardcore Diaries" up and said the book is available in bookstores everywhere including Washington, DC. Foley told Todd he is brutally honest in his books, just like he will be about Vince, saying Vince will lose his hair after Wrestlemania. Just then Ashley walked up holding a copy of her Playboy. Ashley said she wanted to offer Mick a trade, the magazine for his book. Mick said he'd definitely get the better end of that deal and said he couldn't look at Ashley that way. Mick opened his book to read an excerpt then turned to see Ashley holding open her magazine to show Mick the centerfold pics. Foley was stunned and said he could only say 1 thing, as Ron Simmons walked up. Simmons and Foley looked at each other and nodded and Simmons exclaimed "DAMN!".
Vince backstage getting his hair styled by his hairstylist. Just then Coach entered and told Vince he has a great head of hair. Vince sent Coach away saying Coach's bald head is a bad reminder of what could happen. Vince stood alone looking at himself in the mirror calling himself a "Handsome son of a B".
Torrie Wilson vs. Melina - Early on in the non title matchup, Torrie got kicked in the face by Melina, but managed to get a reverse pinfall on Melina. Melina kicked out and sent Torrie into the corner ropes twice. Melina ran at Torrie who jumped up and then rolled up Melina for another pin attempt. Melina able to regain control, slamming Torrie down head first. Torrie managed to fight back, punching Melina in the face, until Melina tossed Torrie back to the corner. Torrie able to clotheslining Melina, but Melina then rolled up Torrie and held her shorts from behind. Melina with the pinfall victory. Just then Torrie stood up staring down Melina and arguing about how she won. Melina holding her title then kicked Torrie in the stomach and begain punching away at the fallen Torrie. Just then Mickie James ran in the ring for the save. As Mickie was up battling Melina, Victoria ran into the ring and hit Mickie. Torrie back up and the girls began to fight. Melina eventually able to escape out of the ring near the ramp, but Ashley came running down and tossed her back in. Ashley speared Melina in the ring. As Melina rolled out of the ring, Mickie James and Torrie were outside to toss Melina back in. Ashley then grabbed Melina and threw her back out of the other side of the ring. Melina retreated up the ramp with Ashley staring her down from in the ring.
Backstage Vince McMahon was walking as Edge came running up to him. Edge told Mr. McMahon he felt that Randy Orton should appear on ECW and battle against Bobby Lashley, since Lashley put his hands on Vince. Edge said he would appear as well in Orton's corner to support him 100%. Vince said sounds like a good idea. Edge also added that if Orton failed to appear for the match he should be unable to compete in the Wrestlemania 23 Money in the Bank ladder match. Vince said he agreed and walked off on way to the ring.
Contract signing for Battle of the Billionaires Match - Vince McMahon entered the arena and strutted down the ramp and into the ring. Vince got on the mic and told the crowd they won't be laughing at him after Wrestlemania. Vince said they will be laughing at Trump after their matchup. Vince said he created this world and Wrestlemania and he'll be damned if he'll be embarassed. Vince then introduced his representative for the match, Umaga, who came down to the ring with his manager, Alejandro Estrada. Vince said he wouldn't be surprised if Trump got back in his limo and headed back to NYC. Vince said the reason Trump won't come out because he knows Vince has the grapefruits to give him a billion dollar bitchslap. just then Trump appeared on the ramp, escorted by Maria and Candice Michelle on his arms. Trump walked down the ramp and entered the ring with Vince, Umaga and Estrada. Trump picked up the mic as the crowd began chanting "DONALD!". Vince yelled for the fans to shutup. Trump told Vince his grapefruits are no match for his "Trump Towers". Trump told Vince to hold Umaga back because he's gonna have a hard time at Wrestlemania. Trump said last time Vince was in the ring with his man, Vince was scared. Trump said he would now introduce his representative, ECW champ, Bobby Lashley. Lashley entered the arena and then ring to his theme music and several fireworks explosions. Lashley and Umaga then stared each other down from opposing sides of the table where the contract was. Trump and Vince sat down at the table. Vince signed the contract first, as the crowd jeered him. Vince told Trump this will be the last contract Trump signs with hair on his head. Trump told Vince Lashley is gonna kick his guy's ass. Trump signed his name on the dotted line. Trump told Vince 95% of Hollywood celebrities want Trump to win. Vince told Trump 95% of this crowd are idiots. As Trump stood up to leave saying he'd see Vince there, Stone Cold Steve Austin abruptly entered the arena and ring. Stone Cold posed on the corner ropes for the fans who cheered him on. Stone Cold grabbed the mic from Vince. Stone Cold said he sees they have a dispute going on here so he has two questions. Austin asked the crowd to give him a Hell Yeah if they think Vince would shave Trump's head. The fans cheered lightly, but then gave a louder cheer when Austin asked for a Hell Yeah if Trump will win the match. Austin spoke to Trump saying not to piss him off, because if he does he will kick his ass if so. Austin said he doesn't care how many Billions Trump is worth because he'll still open up a can of whoop-ass on him.
Austin then turned to Vince and asked why he had a stupid smile on his face. Austin said he didn't say a damn thing that was funny. Austin told Vince if he has a problem with bald-headed people to let them know. Lashley stared down Vince. Austin grabbed Vince's tie and twisted it, holding him up by the shirt collar. Austin told Vince they have been around a long long time, and every chance Vince had to make Austin's life hell, he did. Austin said there will be a winner and there will be a loser at Wrestlemania and someone will get their head shaved at Wrestlemania. Austin said someone will be bald after the match because thats the bottom line, and Stone Cold said so! Austin then caught several beers in ring and exited to his music. Vince picked the mic back up and told everyone that when Umaga pins Lashley for the win, he will shave Trump's head bald. Vince said he'll see Trump at Wrestlemania, as Umaga exited up the ramp with Vince. Trump picked up the mic and called to Vince. Trump said he's been watching Vince the past few weeks, seeing him showing pics of Trump shaved bald. Trump said he had a little something done to show Vince what he will look like on April 1st. On the Titantron appeared a face photo of Vince with hair and then bald. Trump told Vince if he wants some to come up to the ring to him. Vince walked towards the ring, then turned away to walk up the ramp. Trump told Lashley to leave the ring so he could take on Vince in the ring. Lashley left the ring staring down Vince as he walked up the ramp. Vince then entered the ring with Trump. Trump tossed the mic down, as Vince pushed a chair aside. The 2 men stared each other down and Vince poked at Trump. Vince then removed his suit jacket and Trump shoved Vince backwards over the table in the ring. Vince w as left holding his head, lying on the ring mat, as Trump exited the ring and turned up the ramp.
John Cena entered the arena and ring to kick off RAW in Washington, DC. With mic in hand, Cena spoke about the tension he could feel in the air. Cena said for the past 6 weeks he's been asking himself if he trusts Shawn Michaels or if HBK will betray him at some point? Cena said if Michaels wants to stab him in the back, he ain't down with that. Cena challenged HBK to come out right now if he wants to kick Cena's teeth down his throat. DX's music came on and HBK came down to the ring. Cena told HBK the only reason he has his back is because of the WWE championship. HBK said he has one goal only and that is to walk out as WWE Champion from Wrestlemania. HBK said so far he's kept his word and had Cena's back. HBK said nobody's asking the question "when is John Cena gonna turn on HBK?". Just then Cena threw down the mic and his belt and got ready to fight with HBK, but Coach's music came on and Coach came out to interrupt. Coach said many tag teams have been calling Mr McMahon's office wanting to take the tag team titles. Coach said he's in charge and is going to put HBK/Cena in a gauntlet where they will have 3 matches to defend the world tag team titles in. Coach said if they even make it to match 3, it will take place in a steel cage.
A limo pulled up backstage and out stepped Donald Trump, who began walking backstage ready for the contract signing later on for the "Battle of the Billionaires".
Carlito vs. Ric Flair vs Randy Orton (Triple Threat Elimination Match to determine final "Money in the Bank" contender) - The rules for this match would be once a competitor is pinned they are eliminated, until 1 man is left as winner. Early on Carlito and Flair doubleteamed Randy Orton, until Orton was able to begin fighting Flair. Each man went for an early pinfall but only a 2 count. Flair and Carlito continued to work together on Orton, cornering him for a series of hard chops to the chest. Orton fell down for an attempted Flair pinfall. Carlito attempted a pin as well after a suplex on Orton. Orton raked Flair in the eyes but Carlito attacked from behind. Carlito and Flair got into an argument over how to handle Orton he was down in the ring. Flair pushed Carlito away and went to work on the fallen Orton, grabbing his leg. Just then, Carlito stood up and did a backbreaker on Flair from behind. As Flair lay fallen, Orton got up and managed to toss Carlito over the ropes and out of the ring. Orton then waited for Flair to stand up by the ropes and RKO'd him. Orton with a 3 count pinfall to eliminate Flair, leaving it Orton vs. Carlito as RAW hit commercial..
Back from commercial, Orton had Carlito in a Boston Crab in the center of the ring, after DDT-ing Carlito face first into the mat off the ropes. Carlito able to crawl over and grab the ropes forcing Orton to break the hold. Orton confined Carlito to a corner of the ring and continuously kicked him, then whipped Carlito hard into the opposing corner. At one point both men collided and layed in the ring as the ref counted them down until they both stood up. Carlito went to throw Orton off the ropes and tried to dropkick him but Orton held himself against the ropes causing Carlito to fall on his back. Orton with an attempted RKO but Carlito shoved him away then used a barrage of moves to slam Orton down. Carlito with a near pinfall. Carlito with several high-flying maneuvers and another near pinfall. Carlito with a reverse backflip off the ropes onto a fallen Orton, another pinfall with no success. Carlito climbed the ropes but Orton managed to get over to him and slam him onto his groin on the ropes. As Carlito staggered over into the ring, Orton able to RKO Carlito. Orton will go to Wrestlemania and compete in the "Money in the Bank Ladder Match", along with Edge, Mr. Kennedy, Finlay, King Booker, Matt & Jeff Hardy, CM Punk.
A recap was shown of the Battle of the Billionaires buildup, with Vince trying to pay off Lashley, and then slapping Lashley in the face. Last Tuesday's ECW was shown, with Lashley squeezing Mr. McMahon's hand and apologizing to Vince for not slapping the hell out of him when Vince slapped him. Lashley told Vince if he ever put his hands on him again, he will break him in half.
Masterlock Challenge - Masters in the ring grabbed the mic from Lillian Garcia and said obviously nobody backstage wanted to compete so he'd see if Lillian could break the Masterlock. Masters began to corner Lillian who backed away, until Super Crazy appeared from backstage and ran down into the ring. Super Crazy began attacking Masters with several high flying off the ropes moves, until Masters caught Super Crazy and managed to slap the Masterlock on him. Masters held the lock on Super Crazy until the ref declared Masters victorious.
Backstage another limo pulled up next to where Trump's was parked. Out stepped Mr. McMahon who walked up to Trump's limo drive and told the driver to tell Mr Trump "mine is bigger than his". Vince then strutted off.
A look back at Ernie Ladd was shown. The historic wrestler recently passed away. Ernie Ladd RIP 1938-2007
Backstage, Orton and Edge talked, Orton told Edge they are now opponents at Wrestlemania, not tag partners. Edge reminded Orton that he's won more ladder matches than anyone else in the Money in the Bank match. Edge told Orton he's also undefeated at Wrestlemania. Orton told Edge he's only undefeated because he never faced Orton at Wrestlemania.
Lilian Garcia in ring asked the audience to direct their attention to the Titantron for a special Public Service Announcement. A man was shown hidden behind an open newspaper. The man began talking about who would win the Battle of the Billionaires. Then the person lowered the newspaper to reveal it was The Rock! The Rock said finally he has returned to Monday Night RAW. Rock told the crowd that Umaga stands for "shriveled up monkey penis" in Samoan. Rock then informed everyone and especially Vince that McMahon would be bald after Wrestlemania 23. Rock said this was a guarantee, if you "SMELL WHAT THE ROCK....is cooking!".
Tag Team Title Gauntlet Match #1 - World's Greatest Tag Team vs. Shawn Michaels & John Cena - Benjamin and Haas ran into the ring for a quick attack but Cena isolated Benjamin early and went to work. Cena with several slams and suplexes before an attempted pinfall. Cena ran off the ropes near Haas, but Haas with a knee to the back. Cena turned and punched Haas off the apron. Benjamin hit Cena's leg from behind. Haas then entered to help doubleteam. Cena able to escape the doubleteam to tag in HBK. HBK cleared the ring of Benjamin, clotheslining him outta the ring. Michaels then knocked down Haas and began doing the DX crotch chop. Cena tagged Michael's back from behind, then entered the ring to HBK's dismay. Cena then took down Haas center ring and put him in a crossface crippler style submission hold, forcing Haas to tap out.
Tag Team Title Gauntlet Match #2 - Cade/Murdoch vs. Michaels & Cena - Cade & Murdoch quickly got to the ring after the previous win by HBK and Cena. Cade working on HBK early on had him in a bear hold, keeping him away from the tag to Cena. Michaels escaped the hold then fought back with chops and punches to Cade's chest. HBK able to kick Cade in the back of the head, leaving both men laying in the ring. Cade able to crawl over and tag Murdoch, just as HBK tagged Cena. Cena began to slam Murdoch several times then signaled for his move, landing a 5 Knuckle Shuffle on Murdoch. Cena then hoisted Murdoch up on his shoulders for the "F-U", but HBK entered and did a sweet chin music on Murdoch's head. Cena looked at HBK stunned by the move, but turned and pinned the fallen Murdoch to pick up victory #2. The steel cage began to lower as the 2 men stared at each other in the ring.
Tag Team Title Gauntlet Match #3 (Steel Cage Match) - Mercury & Nitro vs. Shawn Michaels & Cena - Early in the cage HBK battling Joey Mercury, both men collided and Mercury managed to tag in Nitro who went to work punching HBK in the center of the ring. Nitro continued to choke the fallen HBK, then picked him up for a neckbreaker. Michaels kicked out of a pinfall. Mercury tagged in by Nitro, and the two slammed Michaels down onto their knees. Mercury tagged Nitro back in and he continued the assault on HBK as Cena pointed at Nitro. Nitro went for a corkscew moonsault backflip off the ropes, but HBK moved out of the way. Michaels began to crawl over to tag in Cena, but Nitro tagged in Mercury who quickly ran over and hit John Cena against the cage wall. HBK finally able to manage to get a tag after knocking Mercury down with a clothesline. All 4 men now in the ring, Cena threw Mercury face first into the cage wall. HBK then took Mercury and threw him face first into the cage. Cena did so again. Cena then went to do an F-U on Mercury, but saw HBK preparing a superkick. Cena dropped Mercury down and stared at HBK. Nitro stood up and the 2 men turned their attention to him, both punching Nitro down. Then as Mercury stood up HBK had the sweet chin music ready as Cena stood watching. HBK landed the kick to Mercury's face, sending him towards Cena. Cena picked up Mercury and did the F-U then scored the pin for the final Gauntlet win. Just then as the cage lifted, Cade & Murdoch, Benjamin and Haas all ran back into the ring. Michaels and Cena began to clear the ring. HBK left in the ring vs 3 men, as Cena outside the ring threw Murdoch into the audience barrier wall. Cena then grabbed a steel chair and re-entered the ring holding the chair behind HBK. Haas came at HBK as he turned to see Cena with the chair, Cena smashed the chair down on Haas' head, and then threw the chair down. Cena exited the ring and walked up the ramp as HBK stood in the cleared out ring.
Jeff Hardy vs. Edge - another tune-up match for the Wrestlemania Money in the Bank ladder match, featuring Hardy vs. Edge, who are no strangers to the ladder match or battling one another. Edge walked down the ramp in non-wrestling attire then took the mic from Lillian Garica outside the ring. Edge entered the ring and told Jeff Hardy that he'd love nothing more than to beat the hell out of him tonight. Edge said but they're in Washington, DC, home of the Washington Redskins and he'll be damned if he performs in a city that encourages such a slur against Native Americans. Edge said he has a friend of "Indian descent" who will wrestle for him and he's not in a good mood. The Great Khali came down to the ring, and immediately knocked Hardy down with a chop to the head, followed by whipping Hardy against the ropes and landing a boot to Jeff's face. Edge looked on laughing and smiling as Khali dismantled Hardy in the ring. Just then, Kane's fire exploded outside the ring. Kane walked onto the ramp holding a chain with a sickle end at the end of the chain. Edge and Khali both headed for the crowd, fleeing the scene. Kane entered the ring and began swinging the chain around, as Khali stood in the audience looking on. Kane left the ring and threw the hook at the announcer's table. Kane then pulled on the chain, pulling the announcer's table over and crashing it to the floor. Kane then re-entered the ring laughing maniacally as his fire exploded from the corner ring posts.
Backstage a hair stylist seen with Donald Trump, spraying his hair. Trump asked the stylist if Vince's hair is real and the woman said she'd rather not say.
The 5th member of the 2007 WWE Hall of Fame class was introduced, Mr. Fuji. Fuji was not only a manager but also a successful in-ring wrestler, capturing several tag team titles. Fuji's managing of Demolition, Yokazuna, Krush and numerous other wrestlers was highlighted.
Tood Grisham backstage with Mick Foley, the Hardcore Legend. Mick held a copy of "The Hardcore Diaries" up and said the book is available in bookstores everywhere including Washington, DC. Foley told Todd he is brutally honest in his books, just like he will be about Vince, saying Vince will lose his hair after Wrestlemania. Just then Ashley walked up holding a copy of her Playboy. Ashley said she wanted to offer Mick a trade, the magazine for his book. Mick said he'd definitely get the better end of that deal and said he couldn't look at Ashley that way. Mick opened his book to read an excerpt then turned to see Ashley holding open her magazine to show Mick the centerfold pics. Foley was stunned and said he could only say 1 thing, as Ron Simmons walked up. Simmons and Foley looked at each other and nodded and Simmons exclaimed "DAMN!".
Vince backstage getting his hair styled by his hairstylist. Just then Coach entered and told Vince he has a great head of hair. Vince sent Coach away saying Coach's bald head is a bad reminder of what could happen. Vince stood alone looking at himself in the mirror calling himself a "Handsome son of a B".
Torrie Wilson vs. Melina - Early on in the non title matchup, Torrie got kicked in the face by Melina, but managed to get a reverse pinfall on Melina. Melina kicked out and sent Torrie into the corner ropes twice. Melina ran at Torrie who jumped up and then rolled up Melina for another pin attempt. Melina able to regain control, slamming Torrie down head first. Torrie managed to fight back, punching Melina in the face, until Melina tossed Torrie back to the corner. Torrie able to clotheslining Melina, but Melina then rolled up Torrie and held her shorts from behind. Melina with the pinfall victory. Just then Torrie stood up staring down Melina and arguing about how she won. Melina holding her title then kicked Torrie in the stomach and begain punching away at the fallen Torrie. Just then Mickie James ran in the ring for the save. As Mickie was up battling Melina, Victoria ran into the ring and hit Mickie. Torrie back up and the girls began to fight. Melina eventually able to escape out of the ring near the ramp, but Ashley came running down and tossed her back in. Ashley speared Melina in the ring. As Melina rolled out of the ring, Mickie James and Torrie were outside to toss Melina back in. Ashley then grabbed Melina and threw her back out of the other side of the ring. Melina retreated up the ramp with Ashley staring her down from in the ring.
Backstage Vince McMahon was walking as Edge came running up to him. Edge told Mr. McMahon he felt that Randy Orton should appear on ECW and battle against Bobby Lashley, since Lashley put his hands on Vince. Edge said he would appear as well in Orton's corner to support him 100%. Vince said sounds like a good idea. Edge also added that if Orton failed to appear for the match he should be unable to compete in the Wrestlemania 23 Money in the Bank ladder match. Vince said he agreed and walked off on way to the ring.
Contract signing for Battle of the Billionaires Match - Vince McMahon entered the arena and strutted down the ramp and into the ring. Vince got on the mic and told the crowd they won't be laughing at him after Wrestlemania. Vince said they will be laughing at Trump after their matchup. Vince said he created this world and Wrestlemania and he'll be damned if he'll be embarassed. Vince then introduced his representative for the match, Umaga, who came down to the ring with his manager, Alejandro Estrada. Vince said he wouldn't be surprised if Trump got back in his limo and headed back to NYC. Vince said the reason Trump won't come out because he knows Vince has the grapefruits to give him a billion dollar bitchslap. just then Trump appeared on the ramp, escorted by Maria and Candice Michelle on his arms. Trump walked down the ramp and entered the ring with Vince, Umaga and Estrada. Trump picked up the mic as the crowd began chanting "DONALD!". Vince yelled for the fans to shutup. Trump told Vince his grapefruits are no match for his "Trump Towers". Trump told Vince to hold Umaga back because he's gonna have a hard time at Wrestlemania. Trump said last time Vince was in the ring with his man, Vince was scared. Trump said he would now introduce his representative, ECW champ, Bobby Lashley. Lashley entered the arena and then ring to his theme music and several fireworks explosions. Lashley and Umaga then stared each other down from opposing sides of the table where the contract was. Trump and Vince sat down at the table. Vince signed the contract first, as the crowd jeered him. Vince told Trump this will be the last contract Trump signs with hair on his head. Trump told Vince Lashley is gonna kick his guy's ass. Trump signed his name on the dotted line. Trump told Vince 95% of Hollywood celebrities want Trump to win. Vince told Trump 95% of this crowd are idiots. As Trump stood up to leave saying he'd see Vince there, Stone Cold Steve Austin abruptly entered the arena and ring. Stone Cold posed on the corner ropes for the fans who cheered him on. Stone Cold grabbed the mic from Vince. Stone Cold said he sees they have a dispute going on here so he has two questions. Austin asked the crowd to give him a Hell Yeah if they think Vince would shave Trump's head. The fans cheered lightly, but then gave a louder cheer when Austin asked for a Hell Yeah if Trump will win the match. Austin spoke to Trump saying not to piss him off, because if he does he will kick his ass if so. Austin said he doesn't care how many Billions Trump is worth because he'll still open up a can of whoop-ass on him.
Austin then turned to Vince and asked why he had a stupid smile on his face. Austin said he didn't say a damn thing that was funny. Austin told Vince if he has a problem with bald-headed people to let them know. Lashley stared down Vince. Austin grabbed Vince's tie and twisted it, holding him up by the shirt collar. Austin told Vince they have been around a long long time, and every chance Vince had to make Austin's life hell, he did. Austin said there will be a winner and there will be a loser at Wrestlemania and someone will get their head shaved at Wrestlemania. Austin said someone will be bald after the match because thats the bottom line, and Stone Cold said so! Austin then caught several beers in ring and exited to his music. Vince picked the mic back up and told everyone that when Umaga pins Lashley for the win, he will shave Trump's head bald. Vince said he'll see Trump at Wrestlemania, as Umaga exited up the ramp with Vince. Trump picked up the mic and called to Vince. Trump said he's been watching Vince the past few weeks, seeing him showing pics of Trump shaved bald. Trump said he had a little something done to show Vince what he will look like on April 1st. On the Titantron appeared a face photo of Vince with hair and then bald. Trump told Vince if he wants some to come up to the ring to him. Vince walked towards the ring, then turned away to walk up the ramp. Trump told Lashley to leave the ring so he could take on Vince in the ring. Lashley left the ring staring down Vince as he walked up the ramp. Vince then entered the ring with Trump. Trump tossed the mic down, as Vince pushed a chair aside. The 2 men stared each other down and Vince poked at Trump. Vince then removed his suit jacket and Trump shoved Vince backwards over the table in the ring. Vince w as left holding his head, lying on the ring mat, as Trump exited the ring and turned up the ramp.
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