HP Pavilion

San Jose, California

Attendance: 14,210

December 14, 2004

AS SOON AS RAMPAGE COMES ON THE AIR, THE MONTAGE VIDEO RUNS WHILE "ACROSS THE NATION" PLAYS. AS IT COMPLETES, A PICTURE OF A SMILING JOE COREY IS SHOWN AND THE CROWD INSIDE THE ARENA IN HEARD BOOING.

THE SHOT GOES INSIDE THE ARENA WHERE "AIN'T NO STOPPIN' ME" HITS AND SHELTON BENJAMIN COMES OUT TO A WILD POP.

Jim Ross: "We are in San Jose for a huge night of TWF Rampage! Thank you all for joining us folks and what can we expect out of this night King"?

Jerry Lawler: "I can't wait J.R.! Joe Corey, our King of Cable, is in charge"!

THE RAP THEME OF "UNDER A BROTHA SERVICES" PLAYS AND TEDDY LONG COMES OUT SWINGING HIS ARMS. BEHIND HIM IS THE MASSIVE MATT MORGAN.

J.R.: "Well that's what I'm afraid of. But here comes the man many refer to as Mount Morgan and what a way to kick off Rampage King"!

Lawler: "Shelton Benjamin, I hope you ate your wheaties before coming out here! Look at the size of this guy J.R."!

J.R.: "Morgan is definitely a monster but I don't think he'll be able to match the pure ability that the kid from Orangeburg, South Carolina possesses".

Matt Morgan w/ Teddy Long vs. Shelton Benjamin

Rampage got off to an exhausting start as these two went at it for well over the double digit minute mark. Morgan seemed to have it won after dropping Benjamin with a full nelson slam but he missed with a big legdrop and Shelton came back with a Stinger splash in the corner. He then threw a kick that Morgan caught but he turned it into the Dragon Whip. Benjamin had the leg hooked and the crowd counted about a 6 or 7 count but referee Jimmy Korderas was with Teddy Long. Benjamin got up and grabbed his former Civil Rights leader by the collar, flinging him into the ring over the top rope. When he turned around, Morgan charged with a big boot but Shelton ducked and went for a hurracanrana. But the powerful Morgan recovered nicely, holding Benjamin on his shoulders and putting him down with a sit down powerbomb to pick up the 3 count.

Match Time: 12:15

Lawler: "Finally this thing is over J.R. and Matt Morgan is your winner"!

THE "UNDER A BROTHA SERVICE" THEME AGAIN PLAYED AND LONG GOT UP AND RAISED THE ARM OF HIS MAN.

J.R.: "It'll go into the record books that way but it should say that Morgan and Long won a handicap match because that's essentially what this was"!

Lawler: "Hey, who brought Teddy into the ring? Yeah, thought so"!

J.R.: "Well I can only hope that this isn't a sign of things to come tonight".

PRIOR TO COMMERCIAL..... OUTSIDE THE ARENA.....

A LIMOSINE PULLS UP AND STEPHANIE McMAHON IS LET OUT THE BACK. BUT NO SOONER DOES TAYLOR MADE COME UP.

Taylor Made: "Stephm, what are you doing here? You have the night off".

Stephanie McMahon: "Well, I am still the owner and I am still your boss and everyone else's boss. I just thought I would oversee things tonight".

Taylor: "Well.....boss.... if you remember correctly, it was me who saved you from even further humiliation last week. I would say that deserves something, wouldn't you"?

Stephanie: "Well......

Taylor: "How 'bout dinner, just you and me, tonight"?

Stephanie: (thinks about it) "One dinner, then you bring me back".

Taylor: No problem, come on, we'll take my car".

TAYLOR POINTS HER TO A CHERRY RED 1964 CHEVY IMPALA.

Lawler: "Can you believe this guy J.R.?! How smooth was that"?!

J.R.: "Smooth I suppose".

Lawler: "He's taking the boss out to dinner"!

J.R.: "Well folks you don't wanna go away, it looks like we're in for an interesting night".

COMMERCIAL BREAK.......

A COMMERCIAL FOR DAIRY QUEEN IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY A PROGRAMMING AD BLIND DATE.

RETURN FROM BREAK..... RINGSIDE.....

J.R.: "Welcome back to Rampage and folks we had scheduled an interview with Rob Storm and I guess that will come up next but we have been interrupted by High Octane who is now in the ring".

Lawler: "No J.R., we have been rudely interrupted"!

High Octane: "Joe Corey! You sure think you're pretty smart huh, sneaking your way into the enforcer spot tonight. Well in case you forgot.... you and I have some unfinished business! So if you're the King of Cable or the man in charge, it makes no difference to me! Get your ass out here now"!

J.R.: "He's....he's called out The Show"!

Lawler: "I can assure you that this is a mistake J.R."!

"LYING FROM YOU" BY LINKIN PARK HITS AND JOE COREY COMES OUT IN A COLLARED SUIT AND DRESS PANTS. HE HAS THE KING OF CABLE TITLE OVER HIS SHOULDER.

Joe Corey: "Ya know Damion, you need to care about who and what I am. Because if you even think of laying one hand on me tonight, you are gonna find yourself placed under an indefinite suspension! And as far as us having unfinished business goes, I don't know where you get that from, I already kicked your ass at King of the Ring"!

Lawler: "Exactly".

Corey: "But, I'm a fair man. That's why tonight, in the main event, you will see an eight man gauntlet match to determine a number one contender for the World title. Now Damion, you are gonna be lucky enough to start this gauntlet off against the man you really have unfinished business with...... Bradshaw"!

J.R.: "Octane likes that idea"!

Corey: "And there's one other thing. The last entry in that gauntlet match will be...... me".

"LYING FROM YOU" HITS AND COREY LEAVES WITH A HUGE GRIN ON HIS FACE.

J.R.: "What"?!

Lawler: "Brilliant"!

J.R.: "I thought he just said he was fair! He can kiss my Oklahoma backside"!

Lawler: "You better watch it J.R.".

J.R.: "Oh shut up"!

Lawler: "Just fair warning".

BACKSTAGE.....

KARAM IBRAHIM IS SHOWN JUMPING ROPE IN PREPARATION FOR HIS MATCH. BUT KURT ANGLE IS IN HIS EAR, GIVING HIM TIPS ON HOW TO BEAT MARK JINDRAK. IBRAHIM STOPS THE ROPE AND SIMPLY TELLS KURT "I GOT THIS".

THE CAMERA SHIFTS TO ANOTHER SECTION BACKSTAGE. TODD GRISHAM IS STANDING WITH ROB STORM.

Todd Grisham: "Rob, a couple weeks ago you were honored by your native Toronto with what will now be known as Rob Storm day. We understand you help with under privileged kids a few weeks out of each year but what else do you feel helped you earn this"?

Voice: "Hold on a minute here!

SYLVAIN GRENIER ENTERS THE SHOT.

Sylvain Grenier: "Congratulations Rob...... thanks for inviting me to the after party. Ya know, I'm from Canada too, but did you here one mention of my name"?

Rob Storm: "Well I'm sure...

Grenier: "Shut up. You make me sick.... our team was never supposed to be based on this".

Storm: "On what, dignity, pride? Ya know what, you can take the team and shove it"!

STORM TURNS TO WALK AWAY BUT GRENIER SMASHES HIM FROM BEHIND. THE TWO GO AT IT UNTIL AGENTS AND A SCREAMING JIMMY HART ENTER THE SHOT, TRYING TO SEPERATE THEM.

BACK AT RINGSIDE, KARAM IBRAHIM COMES OUT TO THE MUSIC OF KURT ANGLE.

Lawler: "Well it sure looks like we've seen the last of La Resistance J.R.".

J.R.: "And as far as I'm concerned, you'd have to chalk that one up to a jealous Sylvain Grenier. But right now, it is the 2004 Olympic gold medalist from Egypt, ready for action".

MARK JINDRAK's MUSIC HITS AND HE COMES OUT TO A DECENT CHEER.

Lawler: "Almost everyone has been impressed with him so far J.R. but old Angle sure rides him hard".

J.R.: "He's gonna get a test tonight though in the form of one of the many blue chippers here on Rampage, Mark Jindrak".

Karam Ibrahim vs. Mark Jindrak

Ibrahim again impressed in this one, wrestling the well built Jindrak to the mat. After setting him on the top rope, Ibrahim climbed up, looking for a super backdrop suplex. But Jindrak got in a back elbow to the head and Ibrahim fell to the mat. Jindrak then jumped off with a cross body block but Ibrahim rolled through it for a near fall. Both men got to their feet and threw right hands. Jindrak landed with more velocity and he shot Ibrahim to the ropes. But Ibrahim capitalized on the fact that he dropped his head too soon and hit the "Egyptian Gold" for the 3 count.

Match Time: 6:19

J.R.: "Put another one in the win column for Ibrahim who has been just as impressive in the TWF as he was in Athens King".

IBRAHIM PULLED DOWN THE STRAPS ON HIS WRESTLING SUIT AND WALKED UP THE RAMP.

Lawler: "You wanna talk blue chippers J.R., this guy might be a gold brick"!

J.R.: "Well fans I can't wait for this one, after the break, Cyclone is gnna meet his former tag team partner one on one"!

Lawler: "But it's not The Hurricane anymore.... it's Shane Helms"!

COMMERCIAL BREAK......

A COMMERCIAL FOR McDONALD's IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY ONE FOR NIKE FEATURING LEBRON JAMES.

RETURN FROM BREAK.....TWF RE-WIND

SHOWS SHANE HELMS ATTACKING CYCLONE LAST WEEK AND THEN BURNING THE OUTFIT OF THE HURRICANE.

BACKSTAGE AREA......

JOE COREY IS SHOWN ON HIS CELL PHONE WHEN DREW BLOOD APPEARS BEHIND HIM. COREY ENDS HIS CALL AND TURNS TO SEE THE WORLD CHAMP.

Corey: "Uh, Drew Blood, what can I do for you"?

Drew Blood: "Have you ever heard of drunk with power? I can't blame you for giving yourself a shot at the World title.... but ask yourself, if you were to win that gauntlet match..... is that what you really want, to face me? Don't do me any favors tonight, I don't need them".

DREW WALKS AWAY, LEAVING COREY SPEECHLESS.

BACK AT RINGSIDE, CYCLONE IS SHOWN IN THE RING IN HIS ORANGE AND BLACK COSTUME, WAITING FOR HIS OPPONENT.

Lawler: "What'd you think of what Shane Helms did last week J.R."?

J.R.: "I thought it was deplorable and I'd really like to know what got into the kid's head".

A NEW ENTRANCE THEME HITS AND SHANE HELMS COMES OUT TO A TON OF BOOS.

Lawler: "The Hurricane is dead J.R., say hello to Shane Helms"!

J.R.: "And with him the Dynamic Duo died, ending one of the most popular tag teams we've ever had here King"!

Lawler: "And speaking of tag teams, we've got that big tag team title match coming up real soon but I can't wait to see the new Shane Helms here"!

Cyclone vs. Shane Helms

Even after everything, Cyclone offered a handshake but Helms just slapped him across the face. Cyclone fought back with a few right hands before whipping him to the ropes and hitting a jumping clothesline. But after missing with a legdrop off the top rope, Cyclone was put down with a reverse double arm DDT and Helms then locked in a bow and arrow, pulling with all his might and making his former friend and tag team partner tap out.

Match Time: 6:02

Lawler: "That's it, ring the bell"!

REFEREE JACK DOAN RAISED HELMS' ARM AS HIS MUSIC PLAYED BUT HE WAS LOUDLY BOOED.

J.R.: "Well I hope he's proud of himself, I hope he's real proud"!

Lawler: "He will be soon J.R. now that he's not held down by a sidekick and a ridiculous costume! Success will follow this guy"!

PRIMETIME REPLAY

SHOWS LUTHER REIGNS DEFEATING JORDAN ROCKWELL AFTER USING A PAIR OF BRASS KNUCKLES GUVEN TO HIM BY SHANE THOMPSON.

BACKSTAGE.....

ALEXIS LAREE IS TELLING THE MAKE UP LADY THAT SHE NEEDS TO GO GET HER A GLASS OF WATER WHEN NEMESIS COMES UP. ALEXIS BACKS UP TILL SHE HITS A WALL.

Nemesis: "Where is he"?

Alexis Laree: "Where is who"?

Nemesis: "Your man..... the man of the night...... I want to talk with Mr. Corey".

Alexis: "He's uh.... he's here somewhere".

NEMESIS LEAVES HER TREMBLING.

BACK INSIDE THE ARENA, "3 MINUTES" BY 2 SKINNY J's HITS AND THE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS JAMAL AND ROSEY COME OUT WITH CRYSTAL CARMICHAEL WHO HAS THEIR BELTS.

J.R.: "Still to come this evening, eight men will vie for the number one contendership in a gauntlet match but our semi-main event is about to take place King and we've seen these two teams have some great battles in the past".

Lawler: "Oh we sure have and tonight should be no different. Crystal's got her boys ready".

THE THEME FOR PYRONOMICS HITS AND STACY KIEBLER BRINGS OUT AUSTIN PYROMANIA AND JOHN CENA, BOTH OF WHOM ARE WEARING SAN JOSE SHARKS HOCKEY JERSEYS.

J.R.: "And here come the challengers who, interestingly enough King, will both be involved in that Gauntlet match later tonight".

Lawler: "It could be a huge night for Pyromania and Cena, they could walk out of here with one more win than the Sharks have had this season"!

J.R.: "Not funny".

Lawler: "Get it, cause they're not playing".

J.R.: "I got it".

Rampage Tag Team Title Match

Challengers: Pyronomics w/ Stacy Kiebler vs. Jamal and Rosey w/ Crystal Carmichael

In a match that should end up on the match of the month ballot, these 4 men every ounce of energy they had into winning. Cena and Pyro matched the size of the champions with a blistering, well planned out attack. After hoisting Rosey into the air for a double back body drop, the ring shook. Cena then dropped the 5 Knuckle Shuffle on him and went for the cover but Jamal broke it up. Pyro came over and hit Jamal with 2 right hands as referee Earl Hebner did his best to get 2 of the men out of the ring. After 2 quick jabs, Pyro moved for Cena who ran over Jamal with a clothesline. Hebner was finally able to get Pyro to his corner and when he turned around, Cena walked into a belly to belly from Rosey. He tagged in Jamal who shot Cena to the ropes but Cena kicked him in the face when he dropped too soon and then tagged in Pyro. Coming off the top rope, Pyromania delivered a double axe handle to knock Jamal down. He then went and knocked Rosey off the apron with a cheap shot but Jamal retaliated with a thumb to the eye. He then tagged in Rosey and the champions battered Pyro for the next several minutes. Finally, Pyro was able to duck a clothesline and hit a flying clothesline of his own on big Rosey before making the hot tag to Cena who came in and cleaned house. Jamal was in the ring so Pyro got back in and went to the top rope as Cena had Rosey set up for the "F-U". But Jamal ducked a flying wheel kick off the top rope from Pyro and it accidentally struck Cena. Jamal then put Pyro down with a headbutt before combining with Rosey for a wicked double superkick on Cena. Rosey made the cover and got the 1.......2.....3, causing Crystal to jump up and down in celebration.

Match Time: 14:18

Lawler: "Oh did you hear that smack?! Wait a minute, jump up and down again Crystal"!

J.R.: "Jamal and Rosey are beginning to solidify their stance that they are one of the best tag teams in TWF history with another huge title defense here"!

CENA LOOKED AT PYROMANIA LOOKING FOR ANSWERS BUT PYRO COULD ONLY SHAKE HIS HEAD.

Lawler: "One mistake is all it takes Pyro"!

COMMERCIAL BREAK.......

A COMMERCIAL FOR M&M's WITH SANTA CLAUS IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY ONE FOR CAPITOL ONE CREDIT CARDS.

RETURN FROM BREAK.....

AS RAMPAGE RETURNS, SHAWN STASIAK IS MAKING HIS WAY TO THE RING WITH JACKIE GAYDA WHO IS IN A TIGHT PINK AND BLUE OUTFIT.

J.R.: "Continuing with the action here on Rampage as only we do, Shawn Stasiak is on his way out".

"I SPIT IN THE FACE OF PEOPLE WHO DON'T WANT TO BE COOL" STARTS OFF THE MUSIC OF CARLITO COOL AND HE COMES OUT WITH TERRI AND DESIRE WHO ARE BOTH IN BIKINIS.

Lawler: "Oh my gosh J.R.! I thought Taylor Made was the luckiest man in San Jose tonight but look what he left Carlito with"!

J.R.: "I sure feel for our owner Stephanie McMahon right now as we get set for Carlito Cool, a second generation athlete who is the son of the legendary Carlos Colon, and Shawn Stasiak, who is also a second generation wrestler".

Lawler: "How can you be talking about the father's of these two when you've got three of the loveliest women in the world right down at ringside J.R."?!

J.R.: (sarcastically) "Oh it's a real strain on me King".

Carlito Caribbean Cool w/ Terri and Desire vs. Shawn Stasiak w/ Jackie Gayda

Carlito tried to get inside the head of Stasiak after the bell rang but Stasiak didn't respond with words, but his fists. After a series of right hands, he delivered a dropkick off an irish whip. He then went for a backdrop suplex and hit it before climbing to the middle rope. He came off with a wild DDT and covered Carlito for the 3 count. Carlito got in some offense later, hitting a side russian leg sweep. But Stasiak avoided an elbow drop in which Carlito came in from the apron outside the ring. Stasiak then delivered a snap suplex and again lifted Carlito onto his shoulders. But he became distracted by Jackie who was in a scrum with both Terri and Desire. Carlito then flipped off the shoulders of Stasiak, landing on his feet behind him. He then rolled him up from behind, grabbing a handful of tights to get the cheap win.

Match Time: 7:12

AFTER THE MATCH, CARLITO's MUSIC PLAYED AND HE LEFT WITH TERRI IN ONE ARM AND DESIRE IN THE OTHER.

Lawler: "Look at those class women J.R., what an asset to have for Carlito"!

J.R.: "They might be, but he got that win out of the bargain basement as far as I'm concerned"!

BACKSTAGE AREA.......

CAMERAS IN THE BACK SHOW JESSICA LOPEZ WITH TRISH STRATUS, WHO HAS THE WOMEN'S TITLE WITH HER.

Jessica Lopez: "Well congratulations on winning that. I remember my first time winning it. Trish, I know we've had a lot of problems in the past, you know with who, but can we put that all behind us"?

Trish Stratus: "I think......

JUST THEN, JOE COREY COMES UP AND CUTS HER OFF, CLAPPING.

Corey: "I must say, nice job last week in that battle royale. But..... that was a match Stephanie McMahon made. So I've decided that starting next week, you're gonna prove that you deserve to wear that title Trish.... we'll be in touch".

TRISH GIVES HIM A SARCASTIC SMIRK. CAMERAS FOLLOW COREY AS HE WALKS AWAY AND HE RUNS RIGHT INTO NEMESIS.

Corey: "I'm warning you.... any physicality against me you can forget working the rest of the year".

Nemesis: "No.... I'm not gonna waste my time tonight. But what I do want is a shot at your title".

COREY LAUGHS.

Corey: "You..... you want a shot at my title?

COREY LOOKS UP TO SEE THAT HE IS SERIOUS.

I'll tell ya what. How bout next week, if you can beat an opponent of my choosing, I'll give you that shot. But if you lose...... if you lose, your career in the TWF is over".

Nemesis: "Deal".

NEMESIS WALKS OFF, LEAVING COREY SOMEWHAT SYUNNED.

BACK INSIDE, A-TRAIN's MUSIC HITS AND SMOKE BILLOWS OUT OF THE ENTRANCE WAY AS HE MAKES HIS WAY OUT TO A TON OF "SHAVE YOUR BACK" CHANTS AND BOOS.

Lawler: "Can you believe how fast he took that deal? He didn't even hesistate"!

J.R.: "So it looks like Nemesis is getting ready to put it all on the line.

GARRISON CADE's MUSIC HITS AND HE COMES OUT TO A MIXED RESPONSE.

But as far as deals go, I was sure glad to see this kid turn down Steven Richards at King of the Ring".

Lawler: "I'm sure you were J.R., let's just hope he doesn't regret it someday".

A-Train vs. Garrison Cade

The young Cade gave A-Train all he could handle and after connecting on a big running bulldog, he went to the top rope, looking for his elbow drop. But A-Train pulled referee Jose Mendez in and out came Christian, shoving Cade off the turnbcucke. When he got to his feet, A-Train smashed him with the Pump Kick and hooked the leg for the 1.........2........3.

Match Time: 6:44

J.R.: "Well I'll be damned.... another cheap win"!

Lawler: "Look out J.R., here comes Shawn Michaels"!

THE FANS LOST IT WHEN SHAWN MICHAELS RAN DOWN THE RAMP. BUT AS SOON AS HE GOT IN, A-TRAIN AND CHRISTIAN SLID OUT AND "SEXY BOY" PLAYED.

J.R.: "Let's just hope Cade isn't hurt here because he is yet to get up".

A COMMERCIAL FOR DR. PEPPER IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY A PROMO FOR WAR IN THE WINTER.

RETURN FROM BREAK..... RINGSIDE....

AS RAMPAGE RETURNS, BRADSHAW's MUSIC HITS AND HE COMES OUT TO A LOT OF BOOS.

J.R.: "Welcome back folks and here we go. Eight men and only one winner, who will be the number one contender"?

Lawler: "This is gonna be good J.R., what a match made by Joe Corey"!

J.R.: "I gotta agree with ya there King"!

AN ENGINE LOUDLY REVS UP AND "DOWN WITH THE SICKNESS" PLAYS, BRINGING HIGH OCTANE OUT TO A HUGE POP.

Lawler: "And what a match we have to start this gauntlet J.R.".

J.R.: "High Octane and Bradshaw have had problems ever since Octane took offense to Bradshaw telling him to watch and learn when he wrestled Austin Pyromania a few weeks back".

Lawler: "Well one thing I know for sure is High Octane could never run for president of the United States and I could see Bradshaw getting elected"!

J.R.: "Well at least he'd get one vote".

#1 Contender's Gauntlet #1

"High Octane" Damion West vs. Bradshaw

High Octane got into the ring and went right at Bradshaw. Bradshaw threw a clothesline but missed and Octane peppered him with some right hands before drilling him with a jumping enziguri. Octane then went to the top rope and flew off with a cross body block but the powerful Bradshaw caught him in mid air and slammed him to the mat. He then whipped him to the ropes and went for a big boot, but Octane ducked and kicked him in the back of the leg. Moments later, Octane sent him to the corner and charged in but Bradshaw moved and rolled him up, putting his feet up on the middle rope for leverage to get the 3 count.

Match Time: 8:03

Octane protested the 3 count as John Cena ran out.

Gauntlet Match #2

John Cena vs. Bradshaw

Cena slid into the ring and hit Bradshaw with a barrage of right hands as referee Chad Patton tried to get Octane to leave. Finally, two more referees came out and forced Octane to the back. But while this was happening, Bradshaw dropped to one knee and lowblowed Cena. This started up a flurry of offense from Bradshaw who capped it off with a fallaway slam that he calls the Stock Market Crash. He went for the cover but Cena was up at 2. Cena then reversed an irish whip and kicked Bradshaw in the gut before lifting him up for the "F-U". But Bradshaw pushed off his shoulders and hit a big boot to the head. He went for the cover but Cena was again up at 2. Bradshaw pulled him up but Cena delivered 2 quick rights to the midsection followed by 2 forearms to the head. Cena then hit the ropes but Bradshaw responded with the "Clothesline from Hell" and covered the Dr. of Thuganomics for the 3 count.

Match Time: 6:46

Gauntlet Match #3

Bradshaw vs. Eddie Guerrero

There was no rest for Bradshaw as Latino Heat ran out and jumped on him to start the match. He had him in a sleeper hold but Bradshaw fell into the corner and knocked Eddie off. He then sent him to the ropes but put his head down too early and Eddie kicked him in the upper chest before taking him down with a clothesline. Eddie went into his shimy dance before going to the top rope. But he was way off with a Frog Splash attempt and seemed to hurt his ribs on the fall. Bradshaw then picked him up and delivered a huge powerbomb to get the 3 count.

Match Time: 5:32

Gauntlet Match #4

Bradshaw vs. Austin Pyromania

Pyromania ran to the ring and hit Bradshaw with 3 consecutive right hands followed by a jumping tomahawk chop. He then sent him to the ropes and hit a flying forearm. Bradshaw fought back and pounded the chest of Pyro with some stiff knifedge chops but when he went for his powerbomb, Pyro turned it into a hard DDT. He then went to the top rope and jumped off but Bradshaw recovered and took him out of mid air with the Clothesline from Hell. Pyro landed on the back of his head and Bradshaw hooked the leg for the 3 count.

Match Time: 5:23

Gauntlet Match #5

Bradshaw vs. Kurt Angle

Fans were starting to get antsy, ready to see Bradshaw eliminated. But they weren't behind Angle either. Angle tried to pull out all the stops against Bradshaw who seemed to be running out of gas. During the match, the TWF Tron came on showing The Undertaker face down on the floor in the backstage area. Officials surrounded him and a member of the stage crew said he saw Viscera and Mordecai leaving the area. Back to the action, Angle delivered a belly to belly suplex to Bradshaw but could only manage a 2 count. He then pulled his straps down and called for the ankle lock. But Bradshaw rolled two his side and using both feet, pushed Angle back. Bradshaw then went for a clothesline but Angle ducked and picked him up for the Angle Slam. But Bradshaw escaped and rolled Angle up to get a quick 3 count.

Match Time: 5:00

Gauntlet Match #6

Bradshaw vs. "The Show" Joe Corey

Alexis Laree came out and announced that The Undertaker would not be able to compete so out came Joe Corey, a fresh Joe Corey. He was all over Bradshaw who seemed as if he couldn't take much more. Corey shot him to the corner and followed in with a hard clothesline. He then positioned him for the "Showstopper" but Bradshaw countered with a backdrop. Bradshaw then blasted him with a combination of knifedge chops and hammer like right hands. After a vertical suplex, Bradshaw had regained control. He then whipped him to the ropes and went for a big boot. But Corey ducked and followed up with a chop block before trying to set up the Cage. But Bradshaw wouldn't allow it so Corey had to try something else. After a swinging neckbreaker, he whipped Bradshaw to the ropes but Bradshaw avoided a back elbow and kicked him in the stomach. He then hoisted him up for the powerbomb but Corey came off his shoulders and landed on his feet. Seeing an opening, Bradshaw went for the Clothesline from Hell but Corey ducked and it struck referee Patton. The ref was down and moments later, Corey and Bradshaw collided in the corner, knocking heads. Just then, Nemesis came out with a baseball bat, his trademark enforcer. When Corey got up, he smashed him in the stomach with the black bat before using it to strike him across the face! Corey was down and Patton had got up as Bradshaw rolled on top of the King of Cable and listened to Patton make the 1..........2............3.

Match Time: 7:28

Total Gauntlet Time: 37:32

BRADSHAW's MUSIC PLAYED AND THE REFEREE RAISED HIS ARM IN THE AIR.

Lawler: "Can you believe this J.R.?! Bradshaw has run the gauntlet"!

J.R.: "Even with some cheating and help from the outside involved, that was six of the most impressive wins you will ever see"!

Lawler: "I would just hate to be Nemesis! Joe Corey is still in charge for three more weeks"!

J.R.: "We haven't forgotten that but on this night, Bradshaw has become the number one contender"!

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