WWE 2008

Background:

WWE have decided to combine rosters and have one three hour show a week being on Wednesday known Wednesday Night Showdown. Due to this combining of rosters some superstars have been fired or sent back to development shows. The Current Roster is:

John Cena
Shawn Michaels
Batista
Lashley
Undertaker
Edge
Randy Orton
King Booker
Triple H
CM Punk
Kane
Jeff Hardy
Ken Kennedy
Finlay
MVP
John Morrison
Elijah Burke
Matt Hardy
Rey Mysterio
The Great Khali
Marcus Cor Von
Mark Henry
Umaga
Shelton Benjamin
Ric Flair
Carlito
Chris Masters
William Regal
Big Daddy V
Matt Striker
Gregory Helms
Chavo Guerrero
Shannon Moore
Hornswaggle
Funaki
Jimmy Wang Yang
Charlie Haas
The Miz
Jamie Noble
Melina
Brooke
Kelly Kelly
Mickie James
Candice Michelle
Maria
Ashley
Torrie Wilson
Victoria
Lance Cade
Trevor Murdoch
Deuce
Domino
JTG
Shad
Paul London
Brian Kendrick


Titles

WWE Champion – John Cena
WWE Intercontinental Champion – Ken Kennedy
WWE United States Champion – Carlito
WWE Cruiserweight Champion – Jamie Noble
WWE Womens Champion – Melina
WWE Tag Team Champions – Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch

Wednesday Night Showdown 2nd January 2008

JR: Welcome to the first edition of Wednesday Night Showdown. Tonight is a huge night in sports entertainment with the new style of WWE. To start the show we have Jonathon Coachman in the ring.

Coach: Tonight will be the greatest show in sports entertainment history with seven huge matches scheduled for tonight's proceedings. Our main event is the Undertaker vs. Edge, also competing tonight will be Ken Kennedy and Finlay which is sure to be a huge mach up. But we kick off tonight’s proceedings with a United States Title Match with Carlito in action against Shelton Benjamin.

Lillian: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is for the WWE United States Championship. Introducing first, weighing in at 220 pounds from Miami, Florida he is the current United States Champion. CARLITO.

A cheer from the crowd goes up as Carlito walks down to the ring with the United States title hung over his shoulder.

Lillian: And introducing his opponent…

All of a sudden MVP’s music hits.

MVP: Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, Whoa. Last week on Smackdown I believe that I beat you Carlito and am clearly better than your so called opponent Shelton Benjamin…

Shelton Benjamin’s music hits as the crowd booed in sync as Shelton appeared on the stage.

Shelton: I won this title shot fair and square last week and you no it.

Coach appeared on the Titantron.

Coach: Alright since the two of you can’t sort out who is going to get a shot at Carlito’s United States title I’m officially making this a fatal four way match for the United States title starting now.

King: Did he just say fatal four way but there are only three men in the ring who’s the fourth.

After a few moments Matt Hardy’s music hit as the crowd went wild.

JR: There’s your answer King, Matt Hardy I’m guessing his the fourth competitor.

Charles Robinson rung the bell for he start of the match.

Carlito and Shelton Benjamin locked up in the centre of the ring with Matt Hardy tossing MVP to the outside. Carlito was placed in a headlock by Shelton and attempted to break free. Matt Hardy got to the top rope and clotheslined Shelton to the mat. Matt went for the cover but MVP pulled Matt off Shelton. Carlito grabbed Shelton and proceeded to punch him furiously. Then Matt Irish whipped MVP into the turnbuckle and proceeded with a running clothesline followed by an immediate bulldog. Matt then proceeded his attack on MVP by following up with an armbar. Carlito noticed the submission and broke up the hold. Shelton grabbed Matt of the canvas and gave him a swinging neckbreaker. Carlito went to the outside of the ring and stood on the apron he jumped over the top rope and landed flat on MVP’s chest. Carlito went for the cover but this time Matt Hardy saved the match before the two count. As Carlito recovered to continue his attack on MVP Shelton kicked him flush on the jaw. 1….... 2…… but it was broken up Matt Hardy again. MVP ran off the ropes and big booted Shelton knocking him out of the ring underneath the bottom rope. Matt Hardy stood back up then delivered a side effect to MVP. Matt went for the cover 1…... 2…… broken up this time by Carlito. Matt rolled under the bottom rope and rolled Shelton back into the ring. Matt went to the top rope and was setting up for a leg drop which was successful. Carlito Irish whipped MVP into the turnbuckle but it was reversed with Carlito ending up in the corner. MVP went for the big boot but Carlito ducked just in time and rolled out of the way. Carlito ended up behind MVP and delivered the back stabber. As Carlito turned around Shelton recovered quickly form the leg drop and delivered a T-Bone Suplex to Carlito. When Shelton stood up Matt was ready and following a kick to the mid section delivered the Twist of Fate.1…….2……..3. Ding, Ding, Ding.

Lillian: Here is your winner and the new United States Champion MATT HARDY.

JR: What a great match and what a performance from Matt Hardy.

King: Yeah what a great way to kick off the new era and the inaugural Wednesday Night Showdown.

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Maria: I’m here backstage with the new United States Champion Matt Hardy. So Matt, how does it feel to have won your first major singles WWE title?

Matt: Aww, its great Maria and its just unbelievable to prove to everyone out there that I am a worthy champion.

Maria: There we go Matt Hardy everyone.

Lillian: The following tag team contest is a gauntlet match. With the winner getting a shot at the WWE Tag Titles at New Years Revolution in two weeks time. Two teams will start in the ring and after one team has been eliminated a new team will enter. Introducing the first team weighing in at a combined weight of 473 pounds the team of The Miz and Charlie Haas.

JR: This is an interesting team imagine what will happen if they went through to win this match King.

King: Yeah, I think that this inexperienced tag team might struggle against the more experienced teams like Paul London and Brian Kendrick, Cryme Tyme, and Deuce ‘n’ Domino.

JR: Speaking of Deuce ‘n’ Domino here they are.

Lillian: Introducing their opponents at a combined weight of 465 pounds from the other side of the tracks being accompanied by Cherry, Deuce ‘n’ Domino.

Micky Henson signals for the bell.

Haas and Deuce start out the match with a centre ring lock up. Haas got behind Deuce and delivered a thunderous Northern Lights Suplex followed up by a quick cover. But Deuce kicked out comfortably. Deuce stood up and went into the corner Haas followed him and received a raking of his eyes for his trouble. A quick tag to Domino was achieved and now Domino had the advantage. Domino delivered an inverted DDT followed by a standing leg drop. Haas was in deep trouble and required a desperate tag. Haas was sent across the ring and ran off the ropes. Miz made a blind tag noticing his partner was in trouble. Domino delivered a standing dropkick to Haas not noticing that Miz was in the ring. Miz turned Domino around and executed a falling neck breaker. Deuce ran into the ring and attacked Haas by dropkicking him under the rope. Miz punched Deuce in the back but Domino had recovered by now and went for a schoolboy rollup 1….2….3

Lillian: The Miz and Charlie Haas have been eliminated.

JR: That was short and sweet for Deuce ‘n’ Domino there who is going to be the next team to enter this gauntlet match.

The Ohio Valley Wrestling music hit and appearing on stage were the OVW tag team champions Cody Rhodes and Sean Spears.

Lillian: Introducing the next team. At a combined weight of 267 pound s they are the current OVW tag team champions Cody Rhodes and Sean Spears.

A great reception from the fans as the two young kids went down to the ring Rhodes entered the ring with Domino. As the bell was rung Spears went into the ring and delivered a quick inside cradle 1………2……… no domino kicks out. Spears scampers out of the ring and Deuce chases him up the ramp. Rhodes delivers a standing dropkick to Domino catching him by surprise. Rhodes followed this up with a headlock. As Domino tried to stand up Rhodes had the whereabouts to deliver a DDT. Rhodes went to the top rope and attempted a cross body but was caught by Domino. As Domino attempted the slam Rhodes reversed into a tornado DDT. Rhodes rolled over and went for the cover on Domino 1…..2……..3

Lillian: Deuce ‘n’ Domino have been eliminated. Introducing the next team weighing in at 530 pounds from Brooklyn, New York Cryme Tyme.

Spears ran back down to the ring realizing that his team had just won. JTG and Rhodes started out the third match. With a centre ring lock up. JTG forced Rhodes into his corner and tagged Shad in. Shad ran across the ring and clotheslined Rhodes thunderously. Rhodes fell straight to the floor. Rhodes fought himself to his feet and following a thunderous enzuigiri. Shad was knocked down centre ring as well was Cody. They scampered to their corners and tagged in JTG and Spears respectively. Spears and JTG attempted a clothesline each and struck each other at the same time. All four men were down at the same time. All four men got up and started punching each other. Shad ended up outside of the ring. Spears set JTG up for the Golden Lasso and it hit. 1…..2…..3

Lillian: Cryme Tyme have been eliminated. The next and final team of the match weighing in at a combined weight of 385 pounds Paul London and Brian Kendrick.

Kendrick and London ran down to the ring and the crowd roared. Kendrick started against Spears. Kendrick ran around the ring but could not be caught by Spears until Kendrick got to close to Rhodes that it distracted Kendrick and Spears caught him with a Russian Leg Sweep. Rhodes received a tag and went straight to the top rope and delivered a moonsault. Rhodes knocked London off the canvas and Spears delivered a leg drop off the top rope. Rhodes went for the cover 1……2……3.

Lillian: Here are the winners and the new number one contenders Sean Spears and Cody Rhodes.

JR: Can you believe that King we have new number one contenders Sean Spears and Cody Rhodes.

King: It’s great to see these two kids get a shot at the tag titles.

Lillian: The following contest is an over the top rope cruiserweight invitational with the winner getting a title match at New Years Revolution

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Lillian: Introducing next Hornswaggle

Hornswaggle ran down to the ring.

Lillian: The final competitor from San Diego weighing 165 pounds Rey Mysterio

JR: Well in the ring we have Paul London, Brian Kendrick, Rey Mysterio, Chavo Guerrero, Hornswaggle, The Miz, Charlie Haas, Funaki, Shannon Moore, Gregory Helms, and Jimmy Wang Yang.

King: So the winner of this gets to face Jamie Noble for the cruiserweight title at New Years Revolution.

Chad Patton signaled for the start of the match.

Mysterio immediately attacked Chavo Guerrero and continued there feud with each other. Haas and Miz after tagging together were really annoyed at each other and started fighting each other. Gregory Helms squared off Jimmy Wang Yang continuing there feud which put Helms in a neck brace. Kendrick and London double teamed on Funaki and Shannon Moore. Hornswaggle decided that it was too big for him and went underneath the bottom rope to under the ring. The first person to be eliminated was Haas by the Miz following a clothesline off the ropes. Shannon Moore went to the top rope and appeared to attempt a super kick he caught the Miz in the back of the head and eliminated him who had his back turned giving lip to Haas. Mysterio was close to being eliminated by Gregory Helms who had turned his attention to Rey and all hope seemed lost for Rey until he countered into hurracanranna tossing Helms out of the ring. But ever the opportunist Chavo saw this glimpse of opportunity and attempted to eliminate Rey but Rey got under the bottom rope. Funaki was lying against the rope, Kendrick and London noticed this and attempted to eliminate Funaki they lifted him up but Funaki had the strength to hold on until Jimmy Wang Yang came along and tossed all three men out at once. All that were left in the ring were Rey, Shannon Moore, Chavo and Jimmy Wang Yang. Hornswaggle saw an opportunity and scampered back into the ring. Got to the top rope and set up for a Tadpole Splash on Shannon Moore. But Chavo ran up the top rope and Superplexed him all the way to the floor. Wang Jang and Moore went to the ropes of opposite corners and moonsualted both Hornswaggle and Chavo. Moore and Mysterio picked up Hornswaggle and tossed him over the top rope. As the two turned around Chavo ran at them and attempted a clothesline on Moore but Shannon ducked and Chavo hit Mysterio knocking over the top rope all the way to the floor. Three men were left and all stared at each other it seemed as if Moore and Wang Yang formed an alliance to eliminate Chavo which surprised Chavo he backed himself into a corner. He was beaten down and eventually tossed over the top rope. Two men left Wang Yang and Moore one was going to be the number one contender. Yang Irish whipped Moore into the opposite turnbuckle following him until Moore moved out of the way. Yang hit the turnbuckle and seemed dazed. Moore saw this as a window of opportunity and tossed Yang to the outside. Yang fell to the floor.

The bell rung to signal the end of the match.

Lillian: Here is your winner and the number one contender for the cruiserweight title Shannon Moore.

JR: Can you believe this Shannon Moore will get his chance in a one – on – one match with Jamie Noble for the cruiserweight title.

King: WOW is this the night to be from North California or what Matt Hardy winning the US title, Moore winning the number one contendership. How will Jeff Hardy and Ric Flair go in their matches later on tonight?

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Coach: Tonight we will start a tournament to have the chance for the match against the WWE Champion at the Royal Rumble in 4 weeks time. With the title match already scheduled for New Year’s Revolution. The winner will get a shot. The sixteen competitors include Edge, Batista, Ken Kennedy, Finlay, Ric Flair, Jeff Hardy, Randy Orton, Undertaker, Elijah Burke, CM Punk, Kane, John Morrison, The Great Khali, Triple H, Shawn Michaels and Umaga. The four matches tonight will be Jeff Hardy vs. John Morrison, Ric Flair vs. Elijah Burke, Finlay vs. Ken Kennedy, and Edge vs. Undertaker. The next match is Jeff and Morrison

Lillian: The following is a WWE title round one qualifier. Introducing first from Cameron, North Carolina Jeff Hardy.

JR: What an opportunity for Jeff Hardy here tonight he could be the next man to face the WWE Champion at the Royal Rumble.

Lillian: Introducing his opponent from Las Angeles, California John Morrison.

A chorus of boos went up from the crowd.

King: Wow what a reception for Morrison here tonight and for him to get a second reign as top dog of a brand.

JR: The former ECW champion looks a little sidetracked tonight. I don’t know this would be a great match nonetheless.

Marty Elias signaled for the start of the match after he rung the bell.

Jeff and Morrison started out in opposite corners and walked around the ring. Jeff got the crowd behind him early chanting HARDY…….HARDY……..HARDY. Morrison started the match with hard shots to the back of Hardy driving Jeff into the corner. Morrison worked over Jeff’s back. Hardy fought back punching Morrison into the corner. Hardy followed up with a hard Irish whip into the opposite corner. Morrison fell to the ground. Hardy stood Morrison up and they fought each other into the corner. Hardy followed up with 10 punches in the corner. Morrison fell to the floor Hardy dropkicked Morrison from the top rope. Hardy went for the cover 1……2……. almost three for Hardy. Morrison hit a wheelbarrow suplex and followed with a cover 1…..2…..a near floor for Morrison. Hardy was raised by Morrison but fought out to hit a face buster 1….2…. almost three again. Morrison ran into the corner Hardy followed but Morrison moved and hit a springboard dropkick. Morrison went for the cover 1……. 2……..almost three again for Morrison. Hardy was raised again and fought out. Hardy Irish whipped Morrison against the ropes but Morrison reversed into a whip of his owns. Hardy ran cross ring and hit a kick on Morrison followed by a spinning lariat. Both men were down until Hardy got up shortly followed by Morrison. Hardy hit a spinning heel kick on Morrison knocking him down. Hardy went to the apron but was hung up by Morrison on the ropes. Morrison rolled Hardy back in the ring and continued his attack on Hardy’s back. Morrison went to the top rope but Hardy recovered and hit a dropkick leaving Morrison on the edge of the apron. Hardy smashed Morrison’s head against the turnbuckle followed by a bulldog. Morrison rolled out and mounted on Hardy punching him. Morrison looked for a running move but was flap jacked by Hardy. Hardy attempted a Twist of Fate and now Morrison was in the prime position for the Swanton Bomb. Hardy was successful 1….2…..3.

Lillian: Here is your winner Jeff Hardy.

JR: What a match by these two young lads.

King: What a result by Jeff Hardy he will be going through to the next stage

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Maria: I’m here with the new number one contenders for the tag titles Sean Spears and Cody Rhodes. Sean tonight was your first match in the WWE how was it?

Sean: Oh it was great I can’t believe that we even one the match.

Cody: Yeah it’s great to come up in the ranks and get a shot at the tag titles.

Maria: Well there you go boy’s congratulations back to you JR.

JR: Earlier tonight we crowned a new United States champion. Here are the highlights.

Highlights shown of fatal four way.

Lillian: The following is a WWE title round one qualifier. Introducing first from Charlotte, North Carolina the Nature Boy Ric Flair.

The crowd erupted with a profound WOOOOOOOOOOO.

Lillian: Introducing his opponent Elijah Burke.

Jack Doan signaled the start of the match. Flair and Burke locked up in the ring. Burke drove Flair into the corner. Burke knocked Flair down so he was sitting in the corner. Burke ran from one corner to the other crushing Flair’s head. Jack Doan checked Flair he was alright but not he best. Burke picked up Flair and delivered a DDT putting more pressure on Flair’s head. Flair started to bleed. Flair scampered into the corner. Burke rolled down his knee pads and set up for the Elijah Express. He hit it, Flair was now in prime position for the Elijah Experience. Flair was gone 1……2…….3

Lillian: Here is your winner Elijah Burke.

JR: Flair doesn’t look good he really never got started and Burke looked great.

King: Short and sweet for Burke.

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Lillian: The following is a WWE title round one qualifier. Introducing first from Belfast Ireland, Finlay.

The crowd was quiet when Finlay came out shillelagh in hand.

Lillian: Introducing his opponent. From Green Bay Wisconsin Mr. …..

Kennedy: Whoa, Whoa, Whoa. Shut up Lillian you don’t deserve to introduce me. My name is Mr. Kennedy……………………………………………… ……. Kennedy

The crowd cheered for Kennedy.

Scott Armstrong had rung the bell to start the match. Finlay obviously did not here the start and hit Kennedy with the shillelagh. Kennedy was laid out and writhing in pain Armstrong rung the bell to stop the match

Lillian: here is your winner by disqualification Mr.……

Coach: Whoa Lillian stop its obvious Finlay didn’t here the bell so I’m going to restart the match.

Armstrong signaled for the restart of the match. Kennedy had rolled under the rope and started searching under the ring. Finlay stuck his head through the ropes but Kennedy hit him with a chair. Kennedy tried to re enter but Hornswaggle had hold of his leg. Finlay rolled under the rope and attacked Kennedy. Armstrong started the count 1…….. Finlay was tossed into the steps. 2……….. Hornswaggle picked up a little shillelagh and attempted to attack Kennedy. 3…………… He swung violently hitting Kennedy on the thigh. 4………. Finlay picked up a trash can and hit Kennedy over the head with the lid. 5…………. Kennedy was dazed but was somehow able to avoid a second shot bouncing off the apron onto Finlay. 6………… Hornswaggle hid back under the ring. Kennedy picked up the shillelagh and 7………..hit Finlay in the head. Hornswaggle reappeared and lowblowed Kennedy with 8………..shillelagh. Both men were down and Hornswaggle attempted to wake Finlay. 9………… Finlay wasn’t moving neither was Kennedy. Armstrong yelled out 10.

Lillian: The match has ended in a double count out so neither will continue onto the next stage of the tournament.

Coach: All right lets make this easy at New Years Revolution there will be a handicap street fight between Mr. Kennedy against Hornswaggle and Finlay. And since neither will continue in the tournament the loser of the title match at New Years Revolution will take this spot.

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JR: During the break Coach announced the other four matches in the tournament. Randy Orton vs. CM Punk, Triple H vs. Batista, Shawn Michaels vs. Kane and Umaga vs. the Great Khali. Also announced for next week will be Diva snow fight plus much more.

King: Wow I can’t wait for next week. But now it’s time for our main event.

Lillian: Tonight’s final contest is a WWE title round one qualifier. Introducing first from Toronto, Ontario, Canada the Rated R Superstar Edge.

JR: This is a big match Edge as well as Taker

King: Speaking of Taker, here he comes shortly.

Lillian: And his opponent from Death Valley the Dead Man the Undertaker.

Mike Chiodo signals for the start of the bell. Taker and Edge squared off in the middle of the ring with Edge throwing the first punch. Taker responded with a thunderous right arm followed by a left, right, left and right. Edge backed himself into the corner and stuck his out of the ring. The ref stood between Taker and Edge. Edge stuck his head back in and raked Taker’s eyes. This mad Taker even angrier. Edge looked for a spear but Taker countered it into a form of the running DDT. Taker looked to lock in a triangle choke. After around twenty seconds Edge got out of it and Edge ran and hit a bulldog planting Taker. Taker rolled into the corner. Edge set up for a second spear. This time he hit it 1….. 2……..NOOOOOOO kick out by taker just before Chiodo’s hand came down for the three. Edge started complaining to Chiodo. Taker at up and looked at Edge. Taker stood up and hit a choke slam. Edge got up but was very groggy. Tombstone Piledriver 1…….2………3

Lillian: Here is your winner the Undertaker.

JR: What a match and what a first show of Showdown.

King: Yeah great show tonight goodnight everyone.


Quick Results

Matt Hardy defeated Carlito, Shelton Benjamin and MVP to win the United States Title

Cody Rhodes and Sean Spears won a gauntlet match to become the number one contenders for the tag titles.

Shannon Moore won an over the top rope cruiserweight open to become the number one contender for the cruiserweight title.

Jeff Hardy defeated John Morrison to advance to the second round of the WWE title number one contender tournament.

Elijah Burke defeated Ric Flair to advance to the second round of the WWE title number one contender tournament.

Ken Kennedy and Finlay fought to a no contest in the WWE title number one contender tournament.

Undertaker defeated Edge to advance to the second round of the WWE title number one contender tournament.