Salt Lake City, Utah
Attendance: 10,607
March 18, 2006
It had only been about 5 months since PrimeTime came to the great Salt Lake and on that night, Shane Thompson, dressed as Doink the Clown, won the Hardcore title from Jordan Rockwell. Mariner vs. Ultimo Dragon The night got started with action out of the Lightheavyweight division as Mariner tried to use a ground and pound attack to wear down the former champion Ultimo. But after ducking a clothesline, Ultimo hit a jumping back kick right on the nose which led to the Asai moonsault and then, the Dragon DDT which got him the 3 count. Non-Title match Tag Team Champions The Orient Express w/ Sonny Onoo vs. The Stampede Bulldogs (invitees) This basically amounted to a tryout match for the Stampede Bulldogs whom officials are said to be very high on. The team is made up of T.J. Wilson and Harry Smith, son of the late British Bulldog. Shortly into the match, Smith whipped Tanaka to the corner and Tanaka tried to sling over him but Smith caught him and delivered a running powerslam. He had the 3 count but the referee was being distracted by Sonny Onoo, allowing Kato to come in and break it up. Wilson tagged in and hit Tanaka with back to back clotheslines before going to the top rope but Kato got on the apron and kicked him right in the ribs. Tanaka then drilled him with a superkick when he got up and Onoo held the right foot of Smith, preventing him from coming in to break up the 3 count. Orlando Jordan vs. Kenny Omega (invitee) Jordan had a lot of trouble with another guy the TWF has their eye on, Kenny Omega. Omega countered the "Black Ice" and came up with a perfect cradle driver and the fans thought they'd seen a huge upset but Jordan kicked out. Moments later, Jordan stunned Omega with a sharp left jab followed by a reverse STO takedown which he calls the Best Move Ever and that led to the win. JORDAN LEFT THE RING AS HIS MUSIC PLAYED AND THE LOOK ON HIS FACE SAID HE KNEW HE'd JUST SURVIVED A SCARE. PRIMETIME GOES LIVE
A VIDEO PACKAGE STARTS UP SHOWING FOOTAGE OF BATISTA AND BOBBY LASHLEY COMPETING IN THE OPPURTUNITY KNOCKS TOURNAMENT. Audio Voiceover: "Tonight, two warriors battle for one grand prize. A SHOT OF LASHLEY TAKING ON CHRIS MASTERS IS SHOWN. One, a young lion looking to reach the top quicker than anyone ever has. BATISTA IS SHOWN BATTLING RENE DUPREE IN HIS FIRST ROUND MATCH. The other, a big, bruising animal ready to show the world he is the best. LASHLEY AND BATISTA ARE SHOWN IN A SPLIT SCREEN SHOT. Tonight, one of these men will punch their ticket to headline the biggest event of the year. Oppurtunity is knocking...... who will open the door"? "RAP SUPERSTAR" KICKS UP AS THE MONTAGE VIDEO FOR PRIMETIME ROLLS SHOWING ALL OF IT's SUPERSTARS ALONG WITH NEW SHOTS OF EDDIE ST. JAMES AND THE MAN WHO SHOWED UP LAST WEEK, JADED MENHIR. THE DELTA CENTER THEN COMES INTO THE SHOT AS PYRO EXPLODES ON THE SET AND SEVERAL THOUSAND FANS ARE SHOWN, READY FOR THE ACTION TO START. Michael: "We welcome you to TWF PrimeTime here on Fox and what a night this is gonna be partner"! Jesse Ventura: "Over ten thousand people have jam packed the Delta Center tonight Michael to find out who will face Edge in the main event at WrestleMania"! THE CROWD IMMEDIATELY STARTS TO BOO AS "BURN IN MY LIGHT" BY MERCY DRIVE COMES ON AND RANDY ORTON COMES OUT, FOLLOWED BY HIS GOLD COLORED PYRO. Cole: "Batista and Bobby Lashley will decide that later but right now, we have the first of three qualification matches for WrestleMania's Choose Your Destiny match"! Ventura: "Destiny is something Randy Orton refers to quite often Michael so it would only be fitting for him to be the first man on either division to qualify"! "FIREFLY" BY BREAKING BENJAMIN COMES ON OVER THE LOUDSPEAKERS AND CHRIS PLATOON MAKES HIS WAY TO THE RING TO A PRETTY STRONG CHEER. Cole: "It was just last week that we saw these two men get into an altercation in the backstage area and tonight, they each have the chance to knock the other man out of the WrestleMania picture". Ventura: "Well if Chris Platoon has any shot of defeating Orton, he better watch the RKO because that is in my opinion the greatest finishing move in wrestling today". Choose Your Destiny Qualification Match Randy Orton vs. Chris Platoon The bell sounded to start the match and the two men quickly locked up. Jockeying for position, Orton backed Platoon into the corner when referee Mike Enos asked for a break. Orton slipped his hands out, acting like he was going to give the break but then took a cheap shot, only to have Platoon block it and fire back with 3 right hands of his own. Orton missed with a clothesline and Platoon whipped him to the ropes, hitting a nice hip toss slam. After a standing dropkick, Platoon went to the top rope. But before he could fly off, Orton fell into the ring ropes to knock Platoon down. It was a desperate move but it stopped the momentum of Platoon drastically. After a european uppercut, Orton shot Platoon to the ropes and drilled him with a dropkick, right on the money. Orton was clearly in control of the match as he dumped Platoon with a vertical suplex. He then went to the top rope with a confident grin on his face. He flew off with a crossbody block but Platoon dropkicked him right out of mid air, breathing life into his chances of winning. The crowd was getting into it after a double underhook suplex by Platoon and after a kick to the gut, he set Orton up for the "Last Chance". But Orton used his arm to swing Platoon around and he countered right into the "RKO". The crowd seemed stunned at the way he hit the move out of nowhere and Orton hooked the leg to secure the win. Match Time: 7:36 Cole: "Well I hate to admit it, but you called that one partner"! Ventura: "The RKO has taken Randy Orton straight to WrestleMania and I believe his destiny is to win that match"! ORTON POSED ON ONE OF THE TURNBUCKLES WITH A SMUG LOOK ON HIS FACE AS "BURN IN MY LIGHT" AGAIN PLAYED. Cole: "And if he does, he will secure a future Universal or World title shot"! BACKSTAGE AREA........ JORDAN ROCKWELL IS SHOWN IN THE BACKSTAGE AREA AND THE CROWD INSIDE LOUDLY CHEERS UNTIL JBL COMES UP FROM BEHIND. JBL: "Hey Rockwell"! ROCKWELL TURNS TO SEE HIM. Jordan Rockwell: "Ah, if it isn't Billy Ray Cyrus. What can I......... JBL: "Cut the crap! A couple weeks ago, when I was to make my grand entrance and address my people for the first time on PrimeTime, you decided to come out and interrupt me. JBL GETS UP IN ROCKWELL's FACE. So I am here to tell you that if you ever think about interrupting me again...... you'll regret it". Rockwell (laughs): "Look, I don't know if you've noticed, but I'm actually on the card for WrestleMania, and I have more important things to concern myself with right now". ROCKWELL WALKS AWAY AND JBL LOOKS QUITE ANGRY AS THE SHOT FADES OUT. COMMERCIAL BREAK....... A COMMERCIAL FOR BURGER KING IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY ONE FOR VERIZON WIRELESS. A SCENE IS SHOWN FROM WHAT LOOKS LIKE A TRASH AND WASTE DUMP SITE. THEIR IS CAUTION TAPE EVERYWHERE AND A FEW SIGNS WITH THE SKULL AND CROSSBONES SYMBOL. Audio Voiceover: "Soon, we will all be witness to a rebirth. Soon, we will see a rise from the ashes. THE CAMERA PANS OVER THE DUMP SITE BEFORE COMING TO REST ON WHAT LOOKS LIKE A BROKEN UP MASK........ SUDDENLY, A HAND POPS UP FROM UNDERNEATH. But who is he....... and has he been here before"? COMING SOON TO PRIMETIME........ RETURN FROM BREAK..... RINGSIDE...... AS PRIMETIME RETURNS, THE MYSTERIOUS MASKED MAN WHO SHOWED UP LAST WEEK AND ATTACKED GANGREL IS IN THE RING. Jaded Menhir: "Last week, you saw the beginning of my mission to restore some order here on PrimeTime. I am no longer willing to sit back and watch this company taken over by vampires and guys who eat worms! A level of honor needs to be restored here in the TWF and I am the man to do it! This is wrestling and wrestling shall stay. What would do in this ring will be about the best competitor between these ropes, not about who can look the scariest in their ring gear! It starts tonight and it ends when there is no more garbage in this company"! THE MAN THEN TAKES OFF HIS MASK AND HE LOOKS VERY, VERY FAMILIAR. Cole: "Hey that's......... A SMALL RING OF FIRE BUILDS ON THE STAGE AS THE BROOD's MUSIC HITS AND A DEVICE LIFTS GANGREL AND JOHNNY SWINGER UP FROM UNDER THE SET. Ventura: "That's Dylan Jansens Cole"! Cole: "It's been awhile since we've seen Dylan Jansens and now apparently he will compete under the name Jaded Menhir but what about this personal mission he just outlined"? Ventura: "I just wonder if he considers Gangrel to be part of that trash he just talked about". Cole: "Last week on PrimeTime we Menhir come out and assault Gangrel for what he claimed was payback for forcing Idalis to drink from his goblet a few weeks ago"! Ventura: "Well I'm not sure if you want to get on the bad side of The Brood here and Menhir will have his hands full in this match". Jaded Menhir vs. Gangrel w/ Johnny Swinger Gangrel came out swinging, looking to get back at Menhir for the attack he suffered last week. But after ducking a clothesline, Menhir hit an inverted atomic drop followed by a cactus clothesline after hitting the ropes. Menhir then locked in an armbar which had Gangrel in trouble but Gangrel was able to roll to his side and kick Menhir in the face. After a swinging neckbreaker, Gangrel went to the middle turnbuckle and came off with an elbow drop but Menhir rolled out of the way. He pulled Gangrel up and shot him to the ropes but he dropped his head too soon and Gangrel grabbed him, hitting the Impaler DDT. Gangrel looked to have the match won but he turned around to see The Orient Express assaulting Johnny Swinger. Gangrel tried to go out after them to help his partner but Sonny Onoo threw a handful of salt in his eyes. Referee Charles Robinson called for the bell, disqualifying Menhir who left the ring as The Orient Express came into the ring and took Gangrel out with a double superkick. Match Time: 6:00 Cole: "Well I think Gangrel had this match won but The Orient Express have come out and taken out both members of The Brood"! Ventura: "The Brood said they wanted a shot at these guys and their tag team titles Cole and now, Sonny Onoo and his boys have sent them a message"! GANGREL AND SWINGER TRIED TO RECOVER AS ONOO LEFT WITH KATO AND TANAKA, SHOUTING BACK AT THEM. Cole: "There will be a time and place for these two teams to meet and if you ask me, that man Sonny Onoo should be barred from the ring"! BACKSTAGE........ HEIDENREICH IS SHOWN SITTING ON A BENCH TALKING ON A CELL PHONE AND THE CONVERSATION SEEMS TO BE VERY SERIOUS. JUST THEN, KEN KENNEDY COMES UP. Ken Kennedy: "Misterrrrrr Kennedy........... KENNEDY TAKES THE PHONE FROM HEIDENREICH AND YELLS "KENNEDY" AGAIN INTO IT BEFORE HANGING IT UP. Heidenreich (stands up): "Hey"! Kennedy: "Whoa, calm down big boy. I wouldn't want you to get all worked up before our Intercontinental title match. HEIDENREICH GETS A WEIRD LOOK ON HIS FACE. Oh yeah, I told the world that I would announce my new year's resolution tonight and that's what it is. Me and you for your title my friend. And when it's all said and done, we will have a newwwwww Intercontinental champion and his name will be Misterrrrrr........ Heidenreich: "Shut up! You want a title shot against me, that's fine. I'll see you in the ring". HEIDENREICH WALKS AWAY AND KENNEDY JUST SMILES. Choose Your Destiny Qualifying Match Rene Dupree w/ Dawn Marie vs. Axl Irvin w/ Traci Brooks Dupree and Axl fiercely battled to see who would join Randy Orton in the Choose Your Destiny match. Dupree delivered a powerbomb to Axl but could get only a 2 count before going to the top rope, something very uncharacteristic of him. He flew off with a double axe handle but Axl drop a fist into his abdomen before whipping him to the ropes and catching him with a shuffle kick. But suddenly, a man and a woman came out of the crowd. It was Captain America and Ms. America, two superstars from Asylum. Ms. America got into it with Traci and Axl, who had Dupree set up for the "Axl Cutter", saw them. He let Dupree go and began exchanging words with Captain America when Dupree rolled him up from the back to get the 1......2........3. Match Time: 5:44 Cole: "What the hell was that"?! Ventura: "Dupree is going to WrestleMania"! DUPREE AND DAWN MARIE CELEBRATED IN THE RING AS CAPTAIN AMERICA AND MS. AMERICA LEFT BACK THROUGH THE CROWD. Cole: "Well those two from Asylum are scheduled to face Axl Irvin and Traci in a mixed gender tag team match at the Asylum event When World's Collide and they have just cost Axl a spot in the Choose Your Destiny match at WrestleMania"! Ventura: "I would just love to know how they got in the building Cole"! COMMERCIAL BREAK......... A COMMERCIAL FOR THE NEW COKE VAULT IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY ONE FOR FRONTIER AIRLINES. RETURN FROM BREAK.... RINGSIDE..... Triple Threat/TWF Lightheavyweight Title Match Chaos Wolf w/ Chae vs. Essa Rios vs. Paul London These three men wasted no time going at it here as the action was very fast paced from the opening bell. Chaos Wolf was the most aggressive, knowing a loss would mean he could never compete for this title again. He was able to backdrop London out of the ring and then set Rios up for the "Chaos Driver". But Rios countered into a small package and nearly stole the match. London got back to the apron but Chae came around and grabbed his foot, preventing him from coming back in. London was able to free himself, flinging Chae away but when he turned around, Rios dropkicked him and knocked him back to the floor. When Rios turned around, Wolf was waiting with a clothesline but Rios ducked and then caught him with a tornado DDT. He then went to the top rope, possibly looking for his moonsault but London, showing great resiliency, got back up and shoved him off. He then got to the top rope in a hurry and flew off with the shooting star press on Rios and hooked the leg as referee Mickey Henson made the 3 count. Match Time: 6:35 Cole: "Paul London has retained his title"! Ventura: "He sure has Michael, what a move that shooting star press is"! Cole: "And in the process, he has taken away any chance for Chaos Wolf to ever win the Lightheavyweight title. But let's switch gears now to the TWF Hall of Fame. It's all a part of WrestleMania and we already know that Weapon R will be a member of this year's class but right now, let's' take a look at the second member to the class of 2006". TWF HALL OF FAME CLASS OF '06: CRASH HOLLY Although small in stature compared to his fellow competitors, Crash Holly had as much fight in him as anyone. Possibly the most successful hardcore wrestler in TWF history, he won the title 4 times. He defended the title against all comers and had some very memorable matches. But none more memorable than the night he wrestled his "cousin" Hardcore Holly at the very first TWF WrestleMania, and beat him. But Crash also showed his versatility when he became the Lightheavyweight champion, having to totally change his in ring style. Although his life was cut way too short, Crash's memory lives on in the heart of all TWF fans and this year at WrestleMania, he will take his rightful place in TWF lore. BACK TO THE ACTION, EDDIE ST. JAMES IS SHOWN IN THE CROWD, SURROUNDED BY A FEW FANS. Cole: "What a shame, we have to go from that to this". Eddie St. James: "Folks, I think we've gotten off on the wrong foot here. A lot of people around here seem to think that I'm out to hurt people when in fact, that couldn't be further from the truth. I want nothing more than to be able to help anyone who needs it, but you have to be honest with me. So tonight, I have Marcus here who is from Provo, Utah and I have been talking with him about a problem he has had with his father so dad, if you're watching, your son wants to reach out to you now". THE SAINT HANDS MARCUS HIS MIC. Marcus: "Dad, it's gotta stop. The fact that we live in Utah is no excuse to have six wives. You gotta stop this dad and become a normal person because I........... JUST THEN, VLAD THE IMPALER COMES OUT. Vlad the Impaler: "Enough"! Cole: "Thank God". Vlad: "I've had it with this crap Eddie! It's time for you to stop talking and start acting so how 'bout at TWF Main Event, you and me, one on one"?! St. James: "You sure you want to do that Vlad? (pauses) Fine, you got it"! Cole: "Vlad the Impaler has seen enough and at TWF Main Event, it's gonna be him and The Saint, one on one"! Ventura: "I sure hope Vlad has thought this through"! COMMERCIAL BREAK....... A COMMERCIAL FOR ENERGIZER BATTERIES IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY A FOX PROGRAMMING AD FOR "24". RETURN FROM BREAK..... WRESTLEMANIA REPLAY SHOWS THE HARDCORE TITLE BARBED WIRE LADDER MATCH FROM WRESTLEMANIA LAST YEAR IN WHICH EDGE DEFEATED AXL IRVIN BUT IN THE PLACE OF EDGE IS THE BURGER KING GUY WHO ASCENDS THE LADDER AND UNHOOKS THE HARDCORE TITLE. Choose Your Destiny Qualification Match Christian vs. "The Masterpiece" Chris Masters One PrimeTime spot remained in the Choose Your Destiny match at WrestleMania and these two, who exchanged words a few weeks ago, locked up and it was Masters who quickly took control after catching Christian with a sideslam as he came off the ropes. But Masters then went for his patented "Masterlock" and Christian slipped through before he could lock his hands and he then tucked him under into a rollup to steal a lightning quick win. Masters couldn't believe what had happened as Christian left with the win. Match Time: 2:40 BACKSTAGE...... CAMERAS IN THE BACKSTAGE AREA SHOW SEAN O'HAIRE ENTER HIS DRESSING ROOM BUT HE IS BOTH SHOCKED AND DISGUSTED TO FIND THE ROOM IS LITTERED WITH LIVE WORMS! Muhammad Hassan w/ Daivari vs. Jason Arhndt Many fans may remember Arhndt from his days as Joey Abs of the Mean Street Posse. He gave Hassan a bit of a run here but after a backbody drop, Daivari got on the apron. Arhndt dropped him with a right hand but turned right into Hassan's reverse STO drop and that led to the 3 count. Match Time: 4:17 After the match, Hassan grabbed a microphone. Muhammad Hassan: "Ya see that?! Ya see what happens when you get in this ring with me?! That will be you Ric Flair..... that is, if you have the guts to accept my challenge for a match at WrestleMania"! Cole: "What"?! JUST THEN, RIC FLAIR's MUSIC HITS AND THE FANS, AS ALWAYS, RISE FROM THEIR FEET IN CHEER. Ventura: "Oh I like this, come on Naitch, accept it"! Ric Flair: "Let me get this straight. You..... you want to take on me, the Nature Boy, the limosine ridin', jet flyin', kiss stealin', wheelin' and dealin' son of a gun at the biggest event of the year?! Let me tell you man, you think you've been wrongfully discriminated against and this and that since you came here. Well after what I do to WrestleMania, you're gonna be bitchin' about a lot more! You're on brother...... wooooo"! FLAIR's MUSIC HITS AGAIN AS THE CROWD "WOOOOO'S". Cole: "Ric Flair has accepted the challenge of Muhammad Hassan and it will take place at WrestleMania"! Ventura: "And I can't wait! I can't wait for Flair to teach this guy a lesson in respect"! COMMERCIAL BREAK........ A COMMERCIAL FOR TACO BELL IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER PROMO FOR WRESTLEMANIA. RETURN FROM BREAK.... SHANE McMAHON's OFFICE..... SHANE McMAHON IS SEATED AT HIS DESK WHEN THE DOOR FLIES OPEN AND SEAN O'HAIRE COMES IN. Sean O'Haire: "Does this guy think I'm scared of him?! Does he think I'm scared of a bunch of worms?! I'm tired of this Shane"! Shane McMahon: "I assume you're referring to the Boogeyman. Well, since it seems you want to take care of this problem, why don't we do that..... why don't we do that at WrestleMania"? O'HAIRE GETS A LONG LOOK ON HIS FACE AS THE SHOT GOES TO ANOTHER PART OF THE BACKSTAGE AREA WHERE BATISTA IS. BOBBY LASHLEY COMES UP. Batista: "What's up big man"? THE TWO SLAP HANDS. Lashley: "Just wanted to come by and wish you luck tonight, may be the best man win". Batista: "Alright man, good luck to you too". BATISTA WATCHES LASHLEY WALK OFF. The fans cheer as Jordan Rockwell is shown walking backstage. When he turns the corner, he is shocked to see none other than Paul Bearer standing in front of his dressing room door.
Jordan Rockwell: "Paul Bearer, it's been awhile since I saw you last, what brings you back to PrimeTime"?
Paul Bearer: "I was sent by the Undertaker! He told me to warn you that you do not know what you are getting yourself into".
Rockwell: "Whoa.... let me stop you right there Paul! I want you to go tell deadman I meant everything I said last week, he's got something I need and I challenge him to a match at WrestleMania to get my respect from him and you go tell the Undertaker that there is no backing down for me. You go tell the Undertaker that last week I challenged him like a man and I want him to answer me like a man, no more messenger, no more parlor tricks, just him and me, face to face!
The fans can be heard cheering.
You tell him I said he can name the time and he can name the place and I will be there to face him and get my answer from him, and above all else, when WrestleMania is over, win, lose or draw, you tell the Undertaker that I will get my respect and I will get it from him..... even if it kills me"!
Rockwell walks past Bearer into his dressing room and shuts the door behind him.
Bearer is shown with an evil looking smirk on his face as he turns his head a bit and a shadow of a man is shown against the brick wall. Back at ringside, "Metalingus" by Alterbridge hits and Edge comes out to a loud set of boos, wearing street clothes and carrying the Universal title with him. Cole: "What else is gonna happen tonight?! Who would've ever thought we'd see Paul Bearer here tonight"?! Ventura: "And here comes our Universal champion, the man who will wrestle in the main event at WrestleMania"! Cole: "Edge will be joining us for guest commentary here but what about what we just saw there with the franchise"?! EDGE GRABS A HEADSET AND TAKES A SEAT, SHAKING JESSE VENTURA's HAND. Edge: "Who cares about Jordan Rockwell Cole?! I don't want to hear another word about him! WrestleMania 7 is gonna be all about the R rated superstar so that means we talk about me"! Cole: "Well when we come back, we will have the finals of the Oppurtunity Knocks tournament, don't go away"! COMMERCIAL BREAK....... A COMMERCIAL FOR HOME DEPOT IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY ONE FOR PIZZA HUT. RETURN FROM BREAK.... RINGSIDE...... AS PRIMETIME RETURNS, THE CROWD COMES TO THEIR FEET AS LASHLEY's MUSIC HITS AND HE COMES OUT AS HIS PYRO BLOWS OFF THE STAGE. Cole: "We welcome you back to PrimeTime and here comes the rookie from Colorado Springs who has a chance to be the main event at his very first WrestleMania"! Ventura: "And he certainly has all the tools to do it Michael, we've seen him defeat Randy Orton and Chris Masters already in this tournament but I believe both of those wins were by disqualification". Cole: "There are many who believe that Lashley was given a free ride into the finals tonight but Edge you've gotta admit, this man would be a tremendous challenge for you to overcome"! Edge: "I don't have to admit anything you little dork! Lashley is impressive, I'll give him that, but he doesn't have a damn thing on me"! BATISTA's MUSIC HITS AND HE COMES OUT TO ONE OF THE BIGGEST POPS ALL NIGHT AND HE TOO HAS PYRO GO OFF BEHIND HIM. Ventura: "Either way, you will be facing a man that is much stronger than you Edge". Edge: "Ya see Michael, you should be taking some pointers from Jesse here because that is actually a good point but I will be able to combat it not only with my quickness but also because I am smarter than both of these muscle bound monkeys combined"! Cole: "Well the bell has sounded and referee Mike Chioda will call the action, who's going to WrestleMania"?! Oppurtunity Knocks Tournament Final Batista vs. Bobby Lashley The bell sounded and there wasn't a fan in the crowd in their seat as these two heavyweights met in the center of the ring, going blow for blow. Batista was able to knock Lashley into the ropes before smashing him with a clothesline. He made a quick cover but Lashley kicked out at 2. Batista then picked him up, looking for a vertical suplex but Lashley blocked it and was able to hoist Batista up for a delay vertical suplex and he impressivley held him up for almost 30 seconds before dumping him into the mat. This seemed to fire Lashley up as he waited on Batista to get up before throwing him across the ring with a belly to belly. Batista was being treated like a small child as the immensely powerful Lashley delivered a fallaway slam. He then called for the Dominator Slam but it seemed to be way too early as Batista easily countered, backdropping him over. Batista then shot Lashley to the corner and followed in but he walked into a big foot to the face. Full of steam, Lashley charged out of the corner, only to run right into a devastating spinebuster. Batista then popped up and let out an adrenaline filled scream before putting two thumbs down. The fans knew what was coming and Batista picked Lashley up, delivering the "Batista Bomb" and topping him to get the 1........2..........3! Match Time: 6:35 Cole: "Batista has done it! Batista is going to WrestleMania to face Edge"! EDGE STOOD FROM HIS SEAT AND REMOVED HIS HEADSET BEFORE RAISING THE UNIVERSAL TITLE UP AS BATISTA LOOKED ON, GLARING AT HIM. Ventura: "It will be the animal versus the R Rated superstar"! Cole: "Oh wait a minute"! JUST THEN, SHANE THOMPSON ENTERED THE RING WITH A SINGAPORE CANE AND WHEN LASHLEY GOT TO HIS FEET, HE CRACKED IT OVER HIS HEAD. Ventura: "Oh, Shane Thompson just added insult to injury"! Cole: "That's gotta be the fourth time now that Thompson has smacked Lashley with a damn Singapore cane and all because of the attention Lashley has gotten in his rookie year"! THOMPSON QUICKLY GOT OUT OF THE RING AS BATISTA GOT DOWN TO CHECK ON LASHLEY, WHO'D BEEN CUT OVER HIS EYEBROW AS THE SHOT FADED OUT. OFF AIR......
