Post by Chain-Gang Soldier on Aug 22, 2005 3:00:45 GMT
CHRIS BENOIT vs. ORLANDO JORDAN
U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
The Rabid Wolverine makes his way to the ring first.
The U.S. Champion is next to the ring.
The bell signifies the start of the match.
The match ends.
In one of the quickest championship matches in WWE history, Benoit defeats Jordan, making him tap to the Crossface.
Chris Benoit is the new U.S. Champion.
Eddie Guerrero's wife enters his locker room.
She triestelling him that Eddie isn't in this for Dominick, he's doing this to hurt Rey and be the better man. Eddie's wife says that the man she married has a heart of gold, and that person won't let him beat Rey Mysterio tonight.
Eddie snaps and asks his wife if she thinks he can't beat Rey. Despite Eddie's wife saying that wasn't the case, he yells at her and sends her out of the locker room.
EDGE vs. MATT HARDY
The bell sounds signifying the start of the match.
The sold-out crowd chants Hardy's name.
This is unlike any other match, as very few wrestling maneuvers have been used.
This match has quickly turned into an emotionally-charged brawl, as fists continue to fly.
Matt Hardy is busted wide open.
The ref tries to back Edge up to check on Hardy's wound.
Hardy's face is covered in blood.
The ref continues to check on Hardy, as Edge muscles his way towards Hardy.
Hardy is a bloody mess, but continues to attempt a comeback.
Edge continues at the bloody Hardy.
Hardy will not back down, he refuses to quit.
The ref calls for the bell.
The referee awards the match to Edge, claiming Hardy is too bloody to continue, despite the fact that Hardy did not give up.
EDDIE GUERRERO vs. REY MYSTERIO
LADDER MATCH
For the first time in the history of WWE, the custody of a child will be at stake in this match.
Eddie Guerrero slowly makes his way to the ring.
Dominick, along with social worker Mrs. Crabtree, is seated in the front row.
Rey Mysterio walks to the ring with a determined look on his face.
Rey embraces Dominick.
The bell rings signifying the start of the match.
"Eddie sucks," comes from the capacity crowd.
Mysterio's first Ladder Match starts in bad fashion, as Eddie sends him head first into the ladder.
Eddie brings a second ladder into the ring.
Both men make their way up the first ladder.
Eddie and Rey race towards the custody papers.
Guerrero executes a sunset flip onto Mysterio off the top of the ladder.
Dominick looks clearly concerned for Mysterio, as Eddie continues to assault Rey with ladders.
Eddie climbs the ladder.
A beaten Rey makes his way towards Eddie.
Mysterio musters enough energy to backdrop Eddie off the ladder.
Mysterio goes down with the Eddie, however.
With Rey down and out, Eddie has a clear route to the custody papers.
Eddie is inches away from the win.
Dominick makes his way into the ring.
Dominick begins to shake the ladder that Eddie is on.
Eddie comes back down to the mat to confront Dominick.
Rey attacks Eddie from behind.
Rey follows it up with a 619 and a Droppin Da Dime, both with ladders.
The crowd erupts as Rey climbs the ladder towards the papers.
Eddie dropkicks the ladder from out of nowhere.
Guerrero hits the Three Amigos, with the last one sending Rey's back onto a ladder.
Guerrero climbs the ladder as his wife makes her way into the ring.
Guerrero's wife knocks over the ladder with Eddie on it, allowing Rey a clear shot up the ladder.
With Guerrero's wife's help, Mysterio is able to climb the ladder and grab the papers.
Dominick is now going home with Angie and Rey Mysterio, the only parents he has ever known.
EUGENE vs. KURT ANGLE
Christy accompanies Eugene to the ring.
The sold-out crowd chants "You suck" as Angle makes his way to the ring.
Eugene offers his hand to Angle.
Angle, however, is all business and immediately attacks Eugene.
Angle looks determined to gain a measure of revenge on Eugene.
Eugene manages to hit Angle with a Rock Bottom as the ref begins the count.
Angle is up at two.
Eugene hits Angle with the Stone Cold Stunner.
Eugene then applies the Angle's ankle lock.
Angle rolled out of the ankle lock, sending Eugene into the turnbuckle.
Angle then applies an ankle lock of his own.
Eugene tries to fight the pain.
Eugene eventually taps out to the ankle lock.
After the match, Angle brings a steel chair into the ring.
Angle stands on the top of the chair, as he demands his music play while the ref present him with his gold medal.
Backstage, the WWE Divas wash a black limo with the U.S. Presidential Seal on it.
The tinted window goes down.
It is revealed that Mr. McMahon is in the Presidential limo.
McMahon says "Hey, why not?"
UNDERTAKER vs. RANDY ORTON
Undertaker makes his ominous entrance to the ring.
With a thingyy look on his face, Randy Orton heads to the ring.
The bell rings signifying the start of the match.
Undertaker takes the early advantage.
The Deadman climbs the ropes to go for Old School.
Orton pulls Undertaker from the ropes sending him crashing to the mat.
Undertaker doesn't allow the failed Old School attempt set him back, as he continues the offensive onslaught.
Undertaker misses a big boot, allowing Orton to take the advantage.
Orton focuses his attention on Undertaker's leg.
Undertaker grimaces as Orton applies a leg grapevine.
The ref checks in on Undertaker to see if he can continue.
Orton drags Undertaker to the ropes.
Orton uses the ropes as leverage as the Legend Killer drives all of his weight onto Undertaker.
Undertaker kicks Orton out of the ring when Orton attempts to drive his weight onto the Deadman again.
Undertaker leg drops Orton on the ring apron.
Back in the ring, Undertaker goes for the Tombstone.
Orton reversed the Tombstone and hits a modified neckbreaker.
Orton covers Undertaker.
Taker kicks out at two.
Undertaker mounts a comeback.
The Deadman lands the chokeslam.
Randy Orton is down.
Undertaker goes for the pin.
There's a disturbance in the ring.
An elderly man has found his way into the ring.
Undertaker tries to clear the man from the ring.
Orton hits the distracted Undertaker with an RKO.
Orton goes for the pin.
1, 2, 3 - Randy Orton wins.
Halfway up the entranceway, Orton hugs the elderly fan.
Orton then removes the elderly fan's disguise.
The elderly fan is revealed to be Randy's father - Hall of Famer "Cowboy" Bob Orton, Jr.
CHRIS JERICHO vs. JOHN CENA
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP
The bell rings signifying the start of the match.
Cena and Jericho stare off at each other in the center of the ring.
Y2J takes the early advantage, sending Cena out to the apron.
Jericho goes for a springboard to the outside of the ring.
Jericho misses.
Y2J recovers as the action heads back into the ring.
Jericho jumps back on the offensive.
Once again, Jericho take the action outside the ring.
Jericho chokes Cena with a camera cable.
The overwhelmed Cena is sent back into the ring.
Y2J nails a superplex on Cena from the top rope.
Jericho tries to apply the Walls of Jericho.
Cena doesn't allow Jericho apply the move, kicking him out of the ring.
Back in the ring, Cena goes for the FU.
Y2J reverses the move, hitting a DDT.
Jericho covers Cena.
Cena kicks out at two.
Cena mounts a comeback and goes for the Five Knuckle Shuffle.
Jericho reverses the tail end of the Shuffle into a Walls of Jericho.
Cena screams out in pain.
Cena tries to make his way to the ropes.
Y2J must release the hold, as the champ makes his way to the ropes.
A pumped up Cena goes for a top rope FU.
Jericho counters the move into a suplex.
Y2J covers Cena.
Cena kicks out at two.
Cena recovers and sends Y2J into the ropes.
Cena grabs a running Y2J and sets him up for the FU.
Y2J is motionless on the mat after being hit with the FU.
Cena covers Y2J.
1,2,3, John Cena wins!
JBL vs. BATISTA
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Before the bell could ring signifying the start of the match, JBL attacks Batista in the entranceway.
The bell finally rings signifying the start of the match.
The fierce action has yet to make its way into the ring, as both men battle each other throughout the arena.
Batista spears JBL through the ringside barricade.
The action finally finds its way into the ring.
JBL wears the champion down with a belt around the neck of Batista.
JBL hits Batista with a devastating Clothesline From Hell.
JBL goes for the cover.
Batista kicks out at two.
JBL brings the steel ring steps into the ring.
JBL attempts to piledrive Batista on the steps.
Batista turns the tide and back bodydrops JBL on to the same steps JBL brought into the ring.
The crowd goes crazy as Batista shakes the ring ropes.
Batista gives the "thumbs down" sign.
Batista hits the spinebuster.
Batista follows the spinebuster with the Batista Bomb.
But Batista is not going for the cover.
Instead Batista picks JBL up for another Batista Bomb.
Rather than driving JBL into the mat, Batista gives JBL a taste of his own medicine, driving him into the steel steps.
Batista covers JBL.
Batista wins!
The Animal was clearly up for every challenge JBL presented him with, even using the steel steps JBL brought into the ring against him.
HULK HOGAN vs. SHAWN MICHAELS
HBK is first to hit the ring...
A giant American flag covers the SummerSlam entranceway as Hulk Hogan makes his way to the ring...
The bell rings signifying the start off the match...
The veteran Hogan gets the early advantage, utilizing his power advantage.
HBK uses a thumb to the eye of Hogan to gain the advantage.
HBK slaps Hogan in the face.
An upset Hogan sends HBK outside the ring.
Hogan slams Michaels onto the Spanish announce table.
HBK is then sent face first into the steel ring post.
Hogan tries to send HBK into the post again, but HBK reverses it.
Back in the ring, HBL bloodies Hogan with several closed fists to the head.
Hogan's face is covered in blood.
HBK tries to draw every breath from Hogan's body with the sleeper.
Hogan is down to one knee.
The ref checks on Hogan, lifting his arm.
Hogan's arm drops, the ref checks again.
Hogan's arm drops for a second time, the ref checks again...
Hogan refuses to give up, shaking his hand high in the air.
A bloody Hogan delivers a back suplex to HBK.
Hogan sends HBK into the ropes for the big boot.
Instead, HBK counters with a flying forearm, hitting both Hogan and the ref.
Michaels applies the Sharpshooter.
A new ref checks on Hogan as he fights the pain.
Hogan makes his way to the ropes.
HBK tries to go for another Sharpshooter, but Hogan kicks him into the ref, knocking the official out.
HBK brings a steel chair into the ring.
He's measuring the Hulkster.
HBK flattens Hogan with a steel chair to the head.
Michaels hits a top rope elbow.
HBK tunes up the band, sizing the Hulkster for Sweet Chin Music.
HBK lands the kick and goes for the pin.
Hogan kicks out at two.
Hogan begins to "Hulk Up"
Hogan sends HBK into the ropes.
HBK is hit with the big boot.
Hogan follows it up with the Leg Drop.
Hogan goes for the pin.
1,2,3, Hulk Hogan wins!
Hogan poses after the match.
A defeated HBK interrupts Hogan's posing.
In an act of class, HBK extends his hand to Hogan.
Hogan accepts HBK's hand shake as SummerSlam 2005 draws to a close.
U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
The Rabid Wolverine makes his way to the ring first.
The U.S. Champion is next to the ring.
The bell signifies the start of the match.
The match ends.
In one of the quickest championship matches in WWE history, Benoit defeats Jordan, making him tap to the Crossface.
Chris Benoit is the new U.S. Champion.
Eddie Guerrero's wife enters his locker room.
She triestelling him that Eddie isn't in this for Dominick, he's doing this to hurt Rey and be the better man. Eddie's wife says that the man she married has a heart of gold, and that person won't let him beat Rey Mysterio tonight.
Eddie snaps and asks his wife if she thinks he can't beat Rey. Despite Eddie's wife saying that wasn't the case, he yells at her and sends her out of the locker room.
EDGE vs. MATT HARDY
The bell sounds signifying the start of the match.
The sold-out crowd chants Hardy's name.
This is unlike any other match, as very few wrestling maneuvers have been used.
This match has quickly turned into an emotionally-charged brawl, as fists continue to fly.
Matt Hardy is busted wide open.
The ref tries to back Edge up to check on Hardy's wound.
Hardy's face is covered in blood.
The ref continues to check on Hardy, as Edge muscles his way towards Hardy.
Hardy is a bloody mess, but continues to attempt a comeback.
Edge continues at the bloody Hardy.
Hardy will not back down, he refuses to quit.
The ref calls for the bell.
The referee awards the match to Edge, claiming Hardy is too bloody to continue, despite the fact that Hardy did not give up.
EDDIE GUERRERO vs. REY MYSTERIO
LADDER MATCH
For the first time in the history of WWE, the custody of a child will be at stake in this match.
Eddie Guerrero slowly makes his way to the ring.
Dominick, along with social worker Mrs. Crabtree, is seated in the front row.
Rey Mysterio walks to the ring with a determined look on his face.
Rey embraces Dominick.
The bell rings signifying the start of the match.
"Eddie sucks," comes from the capacity crowd.
Mysterio's first Ladder Match starts in bad fashion, as Eddie sends him head first into the ladder.
Eddie brings a second ladder into the ring.
Both men make their way up the first ladder.
Eddie and Rey race towards the custody papers.
Guerrero executes a sunset flip onto Mysterio off the top of the ladder.
Dominick looks clearly concerned for Mysterio, as Eddie continues to assault Rey with ladders.
Eddie climbs the ladder.
A beaten Rey makes his way towards Eddie.
Mysterio musters enough energy to backdrop Eddie off the ladder.
Mysterio goes down with the Eddie, however.
With Rey down and out, Eddie has a clear route to the custody papers.
Eddie is inches away from the win.
Dominick makes his way into the ring.
Dominick begins to shake the ladder that Eddie is on.
Eddie comes back down to the mat to confront Dominick.
Rey attacks Eddie from behind.
Rey follows it up with a 619 and a Droppin Da Dime, both with ladders.
The crowd erupts as Rey climbs the ladder towards the papers.
Eddie dropkicks the ladder from out of nowhere.
Guerrero hits the Three Amigos, with the last one sending Rey's back onto a ladder.
Guerrero climbs the ladder as his wife makes her way into the ring.
Guerrero's wife knocks over the ladder with Eddie on it, allowing Rey a clear shot up the ladder.
With Guerrero's wife's help, Mysterio is able to climb the ladder and grab the papers.
Dominick is now going home with Angie and Rey Mysterio, the only parents he has ever known.
EUGENE vs. KURT ANGLE
Christy accompanies Eugene to the ring.
The sold-out crowd chants "You suck" as Angle makes his way to the ring.
Eugene offers his hand to Angle.
Angle, however, is all business and immediately attacks Eugene.
Angle looks determined to gain a measure of revenge on Eugene.
Eugene manages to hit Angle with a Rock Bottom as the ref begins the count.
Angle is up at two.
Eugene hits Angle with the Stone Cold Stunner.
Eugene then applies the Angle's ankle lock.
Angle rolled out of the ankle lock, sending Eugene into the turnbuckle.
Angle then applies an ankle lock of his own.
Eugene tries to fight the pain.
Eugene eventually taps out to the ankle lock.
After the match, Angle brings a steel chair into the ring.
Angle stands on the top of the chair, as he demands his music play while the ref present him with his gold medal.
Backstage, the WWE Divas wash a black limo with the U.S. Presidential Seal on it.
The tinted window goes down.
It is revealed that Mr. McMahon is in the Presidential limo.
McMahon says "Hey, why not?"
UNDERTAKER vs. RANDY ORTON
Undertaker makes his ominous entrance to the ring.
With a thingyy look on his face, Randy Orton heads to the ring.
The bell rings signifying the start of the match.
Undertaker takes the early advantage.
The Deadman climbs the ropes to go for Old School.
Orton pulls Undertaker from the ropes sending him crashing to the mat.
Undertaker doesn't allow the failed Old School attempt set him back, as he continues the offensive onslaught.
Undertaker misses a big boot, allowing Orton to take the advantage.
Orton focuses his attention on Undertaker's leg.
Undertaker grimaces as Orton applies a leg grapevine.
The ref checks in on Undertaker to see if he can continue.
Orton drags Undertaker to the ropes.
Orton uses the ropes as leverage as the Legend Killer drives all of his weight onto Undertaker.
Undertaker kicks Orton out of the ring when Orton attempts to drive his weight onto the Deadman again.
Undertaker leg drops Orton on the ring apron.
Back in the ring, Undertaker goes for the Tombstone.
Orton reversed the Tombstone and hits a modified neckbreaker.
Orton covers Undertaker.
Taker kicks out at two.
Undertaker mounts a comeback.
The Deadman lands the chokeslam.
Randy Orton is down.
Undertaker goes for the pin.
There's a disturbance in the ring.
An elderly man has found his way into the ring.
Undertaker tries to clear the man from the ring.
Orton hits the distracted Undertaker with an RKO.
Orton goes for the pin.
1, 2, 3 - Randy Orton wins.
Halfway up the entranceway, Orton hugs the elderly fan.
Orton then removes the elderly fan's disguise.
The elderly fan is revealed to be Randy's father - Hall of Famer "Cowboy" Bob Orton, Jr.
CHRIS JERICHO vs. JOHN CENA
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP
The bell rings signifying the start of the match.
Cena and Jericho stare off at each other in the center of the ring.
Y2J takes the early advantage, sending Cena out to the apron.
Jericho goes for a springboard to the outside of the ring.
Jericho misses.
Y2J recovers as the action heads back into the ring.
Jericho jumps back on the offensive.
Once again, Jericho take the action outside the ring.
Jericho chokes Cena with a camera cable.
The overwhelmed Cena is sent back into the ring.
Y2J nails a superplex on Cena from the top rope.
Jericho tries to apply the Walls of Jericho.
Cena doesn't allow Jericho apply the move, kicking him out of the ring.
Back in the ring, Cena goes for the FU.
Y2J reverses the move, hitting a DDT.
Jericho covers Cena.
Cena kicks out at two.
Cena mounts a comeback and goes for the Five Knuckle Shuffle.
Jericho reverses the tail end of the Shuffle into a Walls of Jericho.
Cena screams out in pain.
Cena tries to make his way to the ropes.
Y2J must release the hold, as the champ makes his way to the ropes.
A pumped up Cena goes for a top rope FU.
Jericho counters the move into a suplex.
Y2J covers Cena.
Cena kicks out at two.
Cena recovers and sends Y2J into the ropes.
Cena grabs a running Y2J and sets him up for the FU.
Y2J is motionless on the mat after being hit with the FU.
Cena covers Y2J.
1,2,3, John Cena wins!
JBL vs. BATISTA
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Before the bell could ring signifying the start of the match, JBL attacks Batista in the entranceway.
The bell finally rings signifying the start of the match.
The fierce action has yet to make its way into the ring, as both men battle each other throughout the arena.
Batista spears JBL through the ringside barricade.
The action finally finds its way into the ring.
JBL wears the champion down with a belt around the neck of Batista.
JBL hits Batista with a devastating Clothesline From Hell.
JBL goes for the cover.
Batista kicks out at two.
JBL brings the steel ring steps into the ring.
JBL attempts to piledrive Batista on the steps.
Batista turns the tide and back bodydrops JBL on to the same steps JBL brought into the ring.
The crowd goes crazy as Batista shakes the ring ropes.
Batista gives the "thumbs down" sign.
Batista hits the spinebuster.
Batista follows the spinebuster with the Batista Bomb.
But Batista is not going for the cover.
Instead Batista picks JBL up for another Batista Bomb.
Rather than driving JBL into the mat, Batista gives JBL a taste of his own medicine, driving him into the steel steps.
Batista covers JBL.
Batista wins!
The Animal was clearly up for every challenge JBL presented him with, even using the steel steps JBL brought into the ring against him.
HULK HOGAN vs. SHAWN MICHAELS
HBK is first to hit the ring...
A giant American flag covers the SummerSlam entranceway as Hulk Hogan makes his way to the ring...
The bell rings signifying the start off the match...
The veteran Hogan gets the early advantage, utilizing his power advantage.
HBK uses a thumb to the eye of Hogan to gain the advantage.
HBK slaps Hogan in the face.
An upset Hogan sends HBK outside the ring.
Hogan slams Michaels onto the Spanish announce table.
HBK is then sent face first into the steel ring post.
Hogan tries to send HBK into the post again, but HBK reverses it.
Back in the ring, HBL bloodies Hogan with several closed fists to the head.
Hogan's face is covered in blood.
HBK tries to draw every breath from Hogan's body with the sleeper.
Hogan is down to one knee.
The ref checks on Hogan, lifting his arm.
Hogan's arm drops, the ref checks again.
Hogan's arm drops for a second time, the ref checks again...
Hogan refuses to give up, shaking his hand high in the air.
A bloody Hogan delivers a back suplex to HBK.
Hogan sends HBK into the ropes for the big boot.
Instead, HBK counters with a flying forearm, hitting both Hogan and the ref.
Michaels applies the Sharpshooter.
A new ref checks on Hogan as he fights the pain.
Hogan makes his way to the ropes.
HBK tries to go for another Sharpshooter, but Hogan kicks him into the ref, knocking the official out.
HBK brings a steel chair into the ring.
He's measuring the Hulkster.
HBK flattens Hogan with a steel chair to the head.
Michaels hits a top rope elbow.
HBK tunes up the band, sizing the Hulkster for Sweet Chin Music.
HBK lands the kick and goes for the pin.
Hogan kicks out at two.
Hogan begins to "Hulk Up"
Hogan sends HBK into the ropes.
HBK is hit with the big boot.
Hogan follows it up with the Leg Drop.
Hogan goes for the pin.
1,2,3, Hulk Hogan wins!
Hogan poses after the match.
A defeated HBK interrupts Hogan's posing.
In an act of class, HBK extends his hand to Hogan.
Hogan accepts HBK's hand shake as SummerSlam 2005 draws to a close.