Mellon Arena

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Attendance: 13,259

January 10, 2006

"ACROSS THE NATION", THE USUAL THEME FOR RAMPAGE PLAYS WHILE FOOTAGE FROM THE LAST RAMPAGE IS SHOWN. IT STARTS WITH THE HORSEMEN PARODY DONE BY THE HART FAMILY BEFORE GOING TO MONEY MIKE's COMMENTS THAT THE VIEWERS SHOULD STAY TUNED FOR SOMETHING ELSE. THEN, MONEY MIKE IS SHOWN ASSAULTING HIGH OCTANE AFTER A HARD FOUGHT VICTORY OVER MATT HARDY.

THE MELLON ARENA THEN COMES INTO THE SHOT SHOWING THOUSANDS OF SCREAMING FANS. THERE IS A FAN WITH A SIGN THAT SAYS "TWF RADIO EQUALS QUALITY".

Jim Ross: "Are you ready for a night of non-stop action"?!

THE HART FAMILY's MUSIC HITS AND JIMMY HART COMES OUT WITH HIS MEGAPHONE FOLLOWED BY SYLVAIN GRENIER.

Jerry Lawler: "These fans here in Pittsburgh sure are! Listen to this place"!

J.R.: "Well we're starting things off with a rematch from last week and King, this thing with the Hart Family and Horsemen is starting to get ugly".

THE HORSEMEN THEME HITS AND CARNEY COMES OUT TO MOSTLY BOOS.

Lawler: "And I can tell ya, most people thought the parody that Jimmy Hart's boys did last week was funny but the Horsemen didn't take too kindly to it"!

J.R.: "Sly Grenier was able to get a victory over Carney last week and Carney is out here tonight, trying to even the score".

Sylvain Grenier w/ Jimmy Hart vs. Carney

The bell sounded to start the match and the two men had some words before locking up. Grenier, the stronger of the two, was able to get Carney in a standing hammerlock but Carney countered with a nice standing snap mare before kicking Grenier very hard in the upper back. Carney then hit the ropes as Grenier got to his feet and threw a clothesline. But Carney ducked and came off the other side with a front dropkick. He then went to the top rope, looking for his swanton bomb. But Grenier was able to roll out of harms way. After two big elbow drops, Grenier went for a cover, but Carney kicked out at 2. Hart yelled "Stay on him" through his megaphone as Grenier locked in a rear chinlock. But Carney got to his feet and drove an elbow into his midsection twice before bouncing off the ropes and connecting with a flying forearm. After a big legdrop, Carney got Grenier in a wishbone position before stomping on his midsection. Hart momentarily laid his megaphone on the apron and Carney snared it, chucking it into the air. The megaphone clanged against the steel ramp when it landed. Grenier got up and threw a clothesline but Carney avoided it and nailed an inverted STO. Hart decided to get up on the apron, which got the attention of referee Scott Martin. Carney went to the outside, looking to come off the top rope when someone came from the crowd and hit him in the back of the head with what appeared to be a tire iron! It was none other than Joe Corey! Grenier collected himself and drilled Carney with the "3 seconds of fame" and covered him to pick up another win over him.

Match Time: 8:00

Lawler: "What the hell was that about"?!

THE HART FAMILY's MUSIC PLAYED AND GRENIER LEFT WITH JIMMY HART, BOTH A LITTLE SURPRISED AT THE SIGHT OF COREY, WHO WAS NOW IN THE RING WITH THE TIRE IRON.

J.R.: "It's been months since we've seen this man King"!

Joe Corey: "Horsemen! I bet you guys forgot about me! Well guess what? My rehab is almost complete. Remember what I said? I was going to take you guys out one by one? If I was you guys, I'd hire extra security..... cause The Show is back"!

"LYING FROM YOU" BY LINKIN PARK HITS AS COREY TOSSES THE MIC TO THE MAT.

Lawler: "Who the heck does this guy think he is"?!

J.R.: "Joe Corey has just sent a serious message in the direction of the Four Horsemen"!

BACKSTAGE AREA.....

The scene cuts to footage of this past Wednsday's BCS National Title Game, The Rose Bowl, where Texas defeated USC 41-38 for the National Championship. Matt Cruz is shown on the sidelines, dressed in his Texas letterman's jacket and orange Texas hat, cheering as Vince Young races in for a touchdown.

(speaking to a TWF interviewer at the game)

Matt Cruz: "Coach Brown was kind enough to let me wander the sidelines during the game. Have to support my boys as they pull a "me" and bring home a National Title to Austin. (footage cuts to Cruz posing for pictures earlier in the day with Young and running back Hugh Charles) I've been psyched for this game all week. I've been hearing all this jibber jabber about how the almighty Trojans are going to put the hands to my 'Horns, even from fellow TWF superstars. I've got a bet with Rey Mysterio for this game, he's reppin' SC. Well, the "Eyes of Texas" are on the prize, and we won't be denied. Hook 'em Horns! (Cruz makes the hand singal to the camera)

(It cuts back to the hallway outside of the locker room where Cruz is waiting for Rey Mysterio. Cruz has on the locker room t-shirt and hat of the National Champion Texas Longhorns.)

Cruz: (poking his head inside the locker room) Come on, carnal. A bet is a bet, and you're wearing it.

(Mysterio skulks out of the locker room wearing a brown shirt that says "Texas #1" on the front and after turning around to show what it says on the back, it says "USC Sucks")

Rey Mysterio: "Very funny. Can we just go do what we said we were gonna do and go talk to Foley"?

Cruz:(restraining back laughter) "It looks good on you, homes. You're right, I'm itching for a little payback, and he's just the man who can make it happen".

They walk down the hall until they are stopped by someone yelling "Hey" at them from their side. It's Paul Birchill.

Paul Birhcill:(in a heavy British accent) "Well, well, if it ain't the Barrio boys. Hey, Mysterio, why'd you stick your nose in our bloody buiness? Couldn't stand to see your boyfriend in trouble? (looks to Cruz) Got a thing for the wee ones, don't ya? Bloody poofters".

Mysterio and Cruz look at each other, confused.

Mysterio: "What the hell did he just say? I couldn't understand a word of that".

Cruz: (looking at Birchill) "Are you English or retarded? (crowd laughs as Birchill advances) Hey, in just a few moments, we are going to make a request to GM Foley for a little tag action tonight against you and that puffy shirt wearing pansy, Drew Blood. Ya'll think you're really tough when it's two on one. Let's see how tough you are when you got me and Rey Rey in the ring".

Mysterio: "Yeah, so go and tell the Mistress of the Dark to get ready for a massive beatdown later tonight"!

Birchill: (gritting his teeth) "You'll pay for these insults. Drew Blood will make you eat all these impudent remarks. Filthy buggers"!

Birchill storms off, leaving Cruz and Mysterio looking confused still.

Cruz: (looking at Mysterio) "Was that english? I still didn't understand a thing that 'tard said".

Mysterio just shakes his head as the shot fades out.

COMMERCIAL BREAK........

A COMMERCIAL FOR PSP IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY A USA PROGRAMMING AD FOR "MONK".

RETURN FROM BREAK..... MICK FOLEY's OFFICE......

Cruz: "Come on Mick, there's no way those two can get away with what they tried last week! Rey and I are ready, tonight".

Mick Foley: "Look, I understand your position guys, but I already signed a singles match between Rey and Drew Blood for tonight and I think that's the match to go with. Oh and Rey, don't bet against someone like Vince Young again, you look ridiculous in that shirt".

Mysterio: "Yeah, well the only ones who are gonna be looking ridiculous at the end of the night are Paul Birchill and Drew Blood".

CRUZ AND MYSTERIO LEAVE THE OFFICE AS THE SHOT SHIFTS BACK TO THE RING.

Royal Rumble Qualification Match

Karam Ibrahim vs. Austin Porteau w/ Miss Hancock

With a spot in the Rumble on the line, these two seemed like they were going to go all night. After catching Ibrahim with a stun gun after reversing an irish whip, Porteau took control of the match. But he couldn't finish his attempt at the "Corporate Ladder" and Ibrahim came back with an exploder suplex, hooking the leg to get the 3 count and what some may consider the upset.

Match Time: 12:26

BACKSTAGE.....

TODD GRISHAM IS SHOWN STANDING WITH SHAWN MICHAELS, WHO IS LOUDLY BOOED FROM INSIDE.

Todd Grisham: "With me at this time is the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels and Shawn, let me start by asking, where's Kurt Angle tonight"?

Shawn Michaels: "Well Todd, we are in Pittsburgh, Kurt's hometown, but he decided not to make the trip tonight because he is so sick of the disrespect he has been getting from the fans lately, I don't think he could've taken it here tonight".

Grisham: "Okay, well with that being said, we now know that at the Royal Rumble, you and Angle will be teammates against Travis Wakeman and Bret Hart. But this isn't any tag team match. The winners will be allowed to enter the Royal Rumble later that night while the losers' shot at main eventing this year's WrestleMania will be gone".

Michaels: "Todd, I have already taken the World title right out from Bret Hart. But that was another company at another time. If I could do the same to Travis Wakeman, the "Technical Magician", it would be..........

JUST THEN, TRISH STRATUS GETS IN MICHAELS' FACE.

Trish Stratus: "It would be what, huh Shawn? I don't know if your hearing is all that good, but you have been getting booed like hell lately. Why Shawn? You lost all your fans. And two of those fans were me..... and Travis".

MICHAELS GETS A LITTLE SNICKER ON HIS FACE BEFORE CROUCHING DOWN AND GETTING RIGHT UP CLOSE TO TRISH.

Michaels: "I lost all my fans huh? (pause) Good"!

Carlito vs. Viscera w/ Stacy Snow

Carlito had a hard time combatting the immense size of Vis but he did his best. He was able to break a bear hug with back to back ear claps before going to the middle turnbuckle. But Viscera caught him coming off and drove him into the mat with a belly to belly suplex. That's when Melina and Hollywood Heat tried to get involved. But referee Chad Patton was on top of it, refusing to allow the interference. But that allowed Stacy Snow to get into the ring and lowblow Carlito before Viscera picked him up and hit a sitout chokebomb to get the 3 count. But after the match, Mercury and Blaze attacked Viscera and with the help of Carlito, were able to get him to the mat. Meanwhile, Stacy Snow and Melina battled it out before other referees came out from the back and pulled them apart.

Match Time: 5:23

COMMERCIAL BREAK...........

RETURN FROM BREAK..... BACKSTAGE....

AS RAMPAGE RETURNS, CAMERAS SHOW MELINA WALKING THROUGH THE HALL, ANGRILY DESCRIBING WHAT SHE JUST DID TO STACY SNOW TO MERCURY AND BLAZE. JUST THEN, SNOW COMES UP.

Stacy Snow: "Hey Melina! Ya know what, I'm tired of all your crap. You think you can actually beat me in a wrestling match, then you meet me at the Royal Rumble, and I'll put my title on the line".

STACY SNOW WALKS AWAY.

Melina: "Oh I don't think bitch, I know I can beat you".

Royal Rumble Qualification Match

Mackenzie Rose vs. Derek Darko w/ Mystical

Darko came out swinging but Mackenzie Rose physically disected him from the opening bell. After hitting a slingshot clothesline from the apron, Rose had things well in hand when Mystical got on the apron, berating him. Rose wasn't going to have it though, piefacing Mystical and knocking her to the floor. Darko came from behind with a shot to the back but Rose reversed a whip to the corner. But when he followed in, Darko got in a back elbow and tripped him up with a double leg takedown, stacking him up in the corner. As referee Jack Doan began his count, Darko got his feet up on the ropes for additional leverage and that gave him the victory.

Match Time: 8:41

BACKSTAGE........

CAMERAS PICK UP A COMMOTION IN THE BACK WITH MONEY MIKE AND MICK FOLEY. SECURITY IS SHOWN AROUND JOE COREY.

Money Mike: "Get him out of here Mick! He isn't cleared to return and he has no business in my building"!

Foley: "Your building? Corey, he's right. I can't have ya here tonight, especially after getting involved in that match earlier".

Corey: "That's fine Mick. I'll leave, but I'll be back. I'll get the medical clearance and you guys will be seeing me soon..... real soon".

COREY IS ESCORTED OUT BY THE SECURITY GUARDS AS MONEY MIKE IS SHOWN WITH A SLIGHT GRIN ON HIS FACE.

Money Mike: "Come on back Corey! We'll just put your ass on the shelf again"!

SHELTON BENJAMIN IS SHOWN IN HIS DRESSING ROOM AND HUNG IN HIS LOCKER ARE BOTH THE KING OF CABLE AND MILLION DOLLAR TITLES. JUST THEN, BRADSHAW COMES IN.

Bradshaw: "What's up champ? Now I know you probably can't count all that high with your lack of education, but by my count, you haven't defended that Million Dollar title one damn time! Look at that belt, it's got my name all over it. The gold, the diamonds, the.......

BRADSHAW BEGINS TO GRAB FOR THE BELT BUT SHELTON SWATS HIS ARM AWAY.

Shelton Benjamin: "Look Bradshaw, you want a shot at that belt, all you gotta do is ask. I won't ever turn down a challenge".

Bradshaw: "Fine! Then make it so. You and me at the Royal Rumble, where I become the Million Dollar champion! That belt is gonna look so good on me"!

Max Ogden and Snitsky w/ Jimmy Hart vs. Jason Oliver and J.J. "The Ram" Ramplin

These 4 men wasted no time getting into it as this rivalry intensifies. As Ogden and Oliver battled on the floor, making their way onto the entrance ramp, Snitsky clotheslined Ramplin over the top rope to the floor. Snitsky followed him out and picked him up for a powerbomb, looking like he was going to drive him through the timekeeper's table. But Ramplin punched his way out of it and after landing on the floor, he caught Snitsky with a shuffle kick. From there, Ramplin took a few steps back before drilling Snitsky with a spear that drove him right into the barricade around the fans! Ramplin got up and got back into the ring, beating referee Jim Korderas' 10 count, but Snitsky couldn't. Ramplin and Oliver left as Ogden and Hart were extremely angry, seeing the first win for the Horsemen over the Hart Family.

Match Time: 3:17

COMMERCIAL BREAK......

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

AS RAMPAGE RETURNS, HIGH OCTANE IS IN THE RING WITH THE WORLD TITLE.

High Octane: "I have been waiting for over two weeks to come out here and address this. Money Mike, you wanted to make an impact and so you attacked me, from behind, after I won my match. You decided to come after the top dog, to try and claim my spot right?! And all I've heard about all week is the fact that you should've won Wrestler of the Year because you're undefeated. Well to be honest with you, I was surprised you were even included in the vote! Mike, you're undefeated because you have a pack of goons who like to hang around with you and you've got a woman with you who they call the billion dollar princess but that's about the amount of money you'd have to give me in order to go down there, if ya know what I'm sayin'. So Mike please drop this act that you are all high and mighty because you haven't lost a match. I took your attack as a challenge. So at the Royal Rumble, it's you and me, one on one. Oh, and afterwards, you won't have to worry about that undefeated streak, because it will no longer exist"!

"DOWN WITH THE SICKNESS" PLAYS AND HIGH OCTANE LEAVES THE RING AS THE SHOT GOES BACKSTAGE WHERE THE HORSEMEN ARE WATCHING FROM A MONITOR.

Jason Oliver: "Can you believe this guy? Like he's gonna be able to deal with all of us".

Money Mike: "No. I know what you guys are thinking. I got my match. Everyone around here thinks I need someone's help to win so at the Rumble, I'm goin' out alone and I'm bringing that title back with me. Then, once and for all, these people are gonna know who the best the TWF has to offer is".

JUST THEN, SNITSKY AND OGDEN COME UP, STILL UPSET OVER THEIR LOSS AND A BRAWL STARTS. FINALLY, OFFICIALS STEP IN AND BREAK IT UP.

Rosey w/ Crystal Carmichael and Jamal vs. Bret "Hitman" Hart

Rosey gave the Hitman all he could handle here, using his size to dictate the pace of the match. He smashed Hart with an avalanche in the corner before hitting a Samoan drop. But he only got a 2 count when he went for the cover. After a scoop slam, Rosey went to the top rope and flew off with a senton bomb but Hart rolled out of the way. Then, with Crystal and Jamal looking on, Hart put on the Sharpshooter and got one half of the tag team champs to tap out.

Match Time: 6:50

BACKSTAGE.......

HIGH OCTANE IS SHOWN, LOOKING LIKE HE's LEAVING THE ARENA FOR THE NIGHT WHEN JIMMY HART COMES UP.

Jimmy Hart: "Hey champ, wait up.

OCTANE TURNS TO SEE HART.

Hey, I just heard that you're gonna defend the title against Money Mike at the Rumble. Look man, it's no secret my boys don't like them and I just heard that Mike has asked the Horsemen to stay out of it. If you take my offer, I can virtually guarantee that you'll retain the title! What do you say"?!

High Octane: "What do I say? I say I won this title on my own, despite no one thinking I could do it. I intend to keep it, the exact same way".

OCTANE TURNS AND EXITS THE ARENA AS THE SHOT FADES OUT.

COMMERCIAL BREAK.........

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

RAMPAGE RETURNS TO SHOW TRAVIS WAKEMAN COMING OUT IN STREET CLOTHES WHILE "MAKE WAY" PLAYS. HE GETS INTO THE RING AND ASKS FOR A MIC.

Travis Wakeman: "Michaels, I guess you had some choice comments to say earlier. Look man, I used to have a lot of respect for you, but then you decided to change into the real Heartbreak Kid, as you call it. I say, why the hell wait until the Rumble, why don't we get this over with right now! Come on Shawn, come out here and superkick me when I'm ready for it"!

JUST THEN, "SEXY BOY" STARTS UP AND MICHAELS COMES OUT.

Lawler: "And here he comes"!

J.R.: "Oh look out"!

JUST AS MICHAELS GETS ONTO THE STAGE, MARTY JANNETTY COMES OUT FROM A BLIND SPOT AND SPINS HIM AROUND, DRILLING HIM WITH A SUPERKICK!

J.R.: "Oh what a shot! This was all a set up King, a little bit of payback if you will"!

Lawler: "You're damn right it was a set up! Wakeman knew Angle wasn't here and he went and did this"!

IN THE RING, WAKEMAN LOVED WHAT HE SAW AS JANNETTY STOOD OVER A FALLEN MICHAELS.

BACKSTAGE......

Todd Grisham: "High Octane, before you go, can you please tell us what that was all about with Jimmy Hart"?

High Octane: "Look Todd, I'm really tired, I'm ready......

JUST THEN, MONEY MIKE STEPS INTO THE SHOT.

Money Mike: "I didn't deserve to be included in the vote huh? And you did? Look man, you got two lucky victories to get that belt. What were you before that? I don't even remember you being here when I came in! But ya know what High Octane, when you deal with Money Mike, there is no luck involved! I am undefeated for a reason! Go ask Shawn Michaels, go ask Rey Mysterio, hell, go ask that son of a bitch Vince McMahon, they'll tell you I can't be beaten! So do whatever you have to do because at the Rumble, we will see the dawn of a new era here in the TWF".

High Octane: "Is that right? Well like I just told whatever his name is here, Todd I guess, I'm tired, I have things to do. But next week, I'll be fully refreshed, and I'll have a nice little surprise for you".

HIGH OCTANE PICKS UP A DUFFEL BAG AND WALKS OFF AS MONEY MIKE JUST LOOKS ON.

Rey Myserio w/ Matt Cruz vs. Drew Blood w/ Paul Birchill

This was just a great back and forth match that saw each man counter the other's moves. Rey was able to avoid the "Bloodbath" and moments later, he hit the 6-1-9. But when he went for the "West Coast Pop", Drew stepped forward and then pulled him down with a reverse DDT for another 2 count. Rey was able to hit a wheelbarrow bulldog off an irish whip when Paul Birchill tried to get involved. But Matt Cruz wasn't having that. Rey went to the top rope and came off with a corkscrew attack but Drew Blood moved out of the way. Drew tried to set up the Bloodbath again but this time, Rey pulled one of Drew's arms free and went for an irish whip, which was reversed. But Rey came back with a flying headscissor, taking it around twice before turning it into a clever rollup to steal a 3 count, setting off a wild celebration.

Match Time: 7:28

"BOOYAKA 619" PLAYED AS CRUZ AND MYSTERIO CELEBRATED THE WIN AS DREW BLOOD AND BIRCHILL ANGRILY RETREATED WITH DREW CLAIMING IT WAS ONLY A 2 COUNT AS THE SHOT FADED OUT.

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