WWE
RAW IS WAR
July.Week
2.2018
East
Rutherford, NJ
CHAMPIONS
WWE
CHAMPIONSHIP (SMOKING SKULL): Steve Austin
WORLD
HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: Rey Mysterio
WWE
INTERCONTINAL CHAMPION '90: Ricky Steamboat '87
WORLD
TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS '97-'02: D-Generation X (Triple H '01 & Shawn
Michaels '05)
WWE
WOMEN'S CHAMPION '98-'10: Lita
WWE
EUROPEAN CHAMPION: Jake Roberts
WWE
HARDCORE CHAMPION: The Undertaker '02
WWE
CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPION: Rey Mysterio
WWE
DIVAS CHAMPION: Trish Stratus
WWE
RAW IS WAR POWER RANKINGS
Steve
Austin [WWE Champion {Smoking Skull)]
Edge
Shawn
Michaels '97
Ric
Flair '88
Undertaker
'91
TONIGHT
ON RAW IS WAR: It will be a huge WrestleMania rematch with “The
Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels '05 and “The Wrestling Machine”
Kurt Angle '06 in a #1 contender's match for the World Heavyweight
Championship currently held by Rey Mysterio!
SHOW
OPENER PROMO
The
camera fades in to the RAW IS WAR set, pyro explode, and the WWE
Universe roars with excitement. The arena is buzzing with
anticipation for the main event. The spotlight hits the ring as Shawn
Michaels' music hits, and “The Heartbreak Kid” makes his way to
the ring with his trademark swagger. Kurt Angle's theme soon follows,
and “The Wrestling Machine” marches confidently towards the
squared circle
SHAWN
MICHAELS: “Would you look at this. “The Heartbreak Kid” and
“The Wrestling Machine”, back in the same ring, one more time.
Now, I know the whole world is buzzing about this #1 contender's
match for the World Heavyweight Championship, but let's not forget
who we're dealing with here.
Kurt,
you and I, we've danced before. We've had some classic battles, some
unforgettable moments. But tonight, it's not about reminiscing; it's
about the future. It's about the opportunity to once again stand atop
the mountain and call ourselves the best.”
KURT
ANGLE: “Shawn, I respect you. I respect what you've done in
this business, your legacy. But let's not kid ourselves. This is
2018, and tonight, it's not about the past. It's about who deserves
to step into that ring with Rey Mysterio.
You
see, I've been to the top of the mountain, and I've got the Olympic
gold to prove it. I've faced the best of the best, and tonight, it's
about proving why I am “The Wrestling Machine”. I've got the
intensity, the technique, and the will to win!”
HBK:
“Kurt, you talk about intensity and technique, and that's all well
and good, but let me remind you of something. Sweet Chin Music is
still as sweet as ever, and if you think for one second that you're
going to outmaneuver “The Heartbreak Kid”, you've got another
thing coming!”
ANGLE:
“Shawn, tonight, the only thing that matters is who's left standing
in that ring when the dust settles. Rey Mysterio might be the champ,
but after tonight, he's gonna know that “The Wrestling Machine”
is coming for that gold!”
HBK:
“Bring your A-game, Kurt, because tonight, it's not just about
proving who the #1 contender is. It's about stealing the damn show!”
[Angle
nods, and the tension in the ring continues to build as the opening
promo sets the stage for an epic showdown. However, suddenly Angle
catches HBK off-guard with a vicious attack which sets off a brawl
that Angle gets the better of!]
Shawn
Michaels '05 vs Kurt Angle '06
PROMO
BATTLE WINNER: N/A
RENEE
YOUNG: “Chyna, tonight you've issued a challenge to Molly
Holly, and if you win, it could potentially lead to a shot at the WWE
Women's Championship '98-'10 currently held by Lita. What's going
through your mind as you prepare for this match?”
CHYNA:
“You know, tonight isn't just about Molly Holly. It's about proving
once again that I belong in the ring with the best of the best.
Molly, I hope you're ready because “The Ninth Wonder of the World”
is coming for a victory, and then, Lita, you better be on notice
because I'm gunning for that Women's Championship!”
RENEE: “Molly, Chyna has challenged you tonight, and the
stakes are high. A win for Chyna could mean a shot at the Women's
Championship. How do you plan to handle this challenge?
MOLLY
HOLLY: Look, I've been in this business a long time, and I've
faced some of the toughest competitors. Chyna may be a legend, but
tonight, she's stepping into the ring with Molly Holly, and I've got
my own agenda. I'm not here to be anyone's stepping stone. If Chyna
thinks she can waltz in and take a shortcut to a title shot, she's
got another thing coming. Tonight, I'll prove why I belong at the
top, and no one, not even Chyna, is going to stand in my way.
[Molly
Holly smirks confidently, and the crowd can be heard reacting in the
background.]
These
interviews set the stage for the match, highlighting the significance
of the contest for both Chyna and Molly Holly, and foreshadowing the
potential implications for the WWE Women's Championship held by Lita.
MATCH
#1
Normal
Match
Molly
Holly vs Chyna
WINNER:
Molly Holly
Method:
Pinfall
Finish:
Powerbomb
[The
backstage interview area is set, and Christian stands ready.]
RENEE
YOUNG:
Christian, tonight you have a match against “The Nature Boy” Ric
Flair, and you're currently ranked third while he is ranked fourth.
What are your thoughts on potentially challenging Rey Mysterio for
the World Heavyweight Championship?
CHRISTIAN:
Well, you know, it's been a long road, and the competition here is
fierce. But my goal has always been to be at the top, to be the World
Heavyweight Champion. Rey Mysterio's got that title right now, and
I've got all the respect for him, but everyone knows, to be the best,
you've got to beat the best. And that's exactly what I plan to do.
[Before
he can continue, Ric Flair makes his way into the frame, looking
visibly upset.]
RIC
FLAIR:
Whoa, whoa, whoa! Hold on just a minute there! Christian! You think
you can just prance around here, talkin' about titles and rankings
without mentioning the one and only Nature Boy?
[Christian
raises an eyebrow but maintains his composure.]
CHRISTIAN:
Ric, I've got a lot of respect for you, but the rankings are what
they are, and tonight, with all due respect, I intend on getting my
hand raised.
[Flair
interrupts with an animated response.]
FLAIR:
You got respect for me? That's nice, kid. But let me tell you
something. I'm “The Nature Boy”! A 16-time World Champion, and I
don't take kindly to being outranked by anyone, especially not by
you!
[Christian
smirks slightly, seemingly unfazed.]
CHRISTIAN:
Ric, I get it. You're a Legend. Tonight, we can settle our
differences in the ring, and after I beat you, maybe you'll
understand why I'm climbing those rankings.
[Flair
looks at Christian with intensity, clearly not pleased with the
response.]
FLAIR:
You may talk a big game, but you're in the ring with the dirtiest
player in the game. Woo!
[Flair
struts off, leaving Christian with a determined look as the interview
segment concludes.]
This
confrontation sets the stage for an intense match between Christian
and Ric Flair, highlighting a clash of generations!
MATCH
#2
Normal
Match
Christian
vs Ric Flair '88
WINNER:
Ric Flair '88
Method:
Pinfall
Finish:
Figure Four Leg Lock
Post-Match:
Flair decides against leaving in favor of stomping away at Christian!
LAST
WEEK ON RAW IS WAR: The Rock congratulated Stone Cold Steve
Austin on retaining the WWE Championship (Smoking Skull) against
Shawn Michaels '97 but delivers the news that “The Brahma Bull”
has arrived to stomp out that smoking skull!
SHOW
CLOSER PROMO
The
WWE Champion (Smoking Skull) Stone Cold Steve Austin is excited to
accept The Rock's challenge as The Rock is a blockbuster WWE Legend
and “The Rattlesnake” wants nothing more than to prove that after
everything is said and done that he is the better man. It is going to
be another clash of titans between the two!
STONE
COLD STEVE AUSTIN: “Well, well, well, The Rock thinks he can
come out here and take a shot at the WWE Championship (Smoking
Skull), huh? You know, Rock, it's been a while since we've been in
the ring together, and the WWE Universe, they damn sure remember the
hellacious battles we've had.
You
want a shot at the title? You got it. But let me make one thing
crystal clear – it doesn't matter if it's Tuesday or Thursday.
Stone Cold Steve Austin doesn't back down from a challenge!
Now,
you talk about laying the SmackDown. Well, I've been laying the
SmackDown long before you started calling yourself “The Great One”.
I'll give you the opportunity to come into this ring, run your mouth,
and do all the jabroni talkin' you want. But when that bell rings,
and it's time to get it on, you better believe ol' Stone Cold is
gonna stomp a mudhole and walk it dry!”
MAIN
EVENT
#1
CONTENDER'S MATCH FOR THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Normal
Match
Shawn
Michaels '05 vs Kurt Angle '06
WINNER
and #1 CONTENDER: Shawn Michaels '05
Method:
Pinfall
Finish:
Sweet Chin Music
