Wrestlemania Match by Match!

[Eric Draven]

Wrestlemania: Money in the Bank Ladder Match

First introduced is Jeff Hardy. Second we have King Booker.

Next, Finlay makes his way to the ring. Followed by CM Punk. Mr. Kennedy is next, and he does his own introduction at the top of the ramp. Matt Hardy’s music hits next. Randy Orton is the 7th. Lastly, we have Edge.

All men circle the ring and then begin to brawl. Kennedy runs outside to grab the ladder right away but Randy Orton attacks him. It is an all out brawl with superstars brawling inside and out. All of the men congregate outside and Finlay climbs the ropes and leaps, suicide diving on them all. With that Edge grabs a ladder and sets it up and climbs, but Matt Hardy makes the save. Then Randy Orton and Finlay both climb and brawl at the top. As they brawl the ladder tips. Jeff Hardy then climbs, but Mr. Kennedy shoves the ladder over.

King Booker goes to take a ladder out and gets a mini step ladder to his dismay. Outside CM Punk snap suplexes Orton. King Booker inside now, cleaning house with Spinebusters on Finlay and Matt Hardy. King does a Spin a roonie and gets crushed with ladders by both Hardys. Edge charges Matt and gets a Side Effect for his troubles.

The Hardys set up the ladder in a seesaw like they did when they destroyed Joey Mercury’s face, but Finlay interrupts the move. Edge takes advantage and suplexes Matt Hardy onto the ladder. Mr. Kennedy inside beating on Matt Hardy, he lays him on a ladder. Kennedy goes for a Kenton Bomb but Matt moves and Kennedy hits the ladder instead. Jeff Hardy then follows with a Swanton Bomb to a downed Kennedy.

Both Hardys now climb the ladder simultaneously. Finlay in, and drops the ladder, sending both men flying. Finlay cleans house with clotheslines. Edge spears all of the other competitors but CM Punk. He charges Punk and Punk leapfrogs Edge who hits the turnbuckle. CM Punk now picks up the ladder and puts it on his head ah-la Terry Funk and spins, taking out all of the men. Edge then Spears Punk.

Edge climbs the ladder, but Orton tips it over and Edge falls all the way to the outside. Jeff Hardy climbs the ladder now. Matt sets up Edge on a ladder propped up between the apron and the fan barricade. Jeff ascends…and hits a diving legdrop onto EDGE!!!! The ladder actually breaks in half!!! AMAZING!

Inside the ring Randy Orton RKOs three men and sets up a ladder. EMTs are taking Edge back on a stretcher. Orton on the ladder with Punk and he hits an RKO from the top of the ladder. Orton and Booker climb ladders side by side now. Orton tries an RKO, but King Booker reverses with a Book End from the ladder. Booker and Matt Hardy climb the ladder now. Sharmel yanks Hardy off but Hardy threatens Booker that he will hurt her if he grabs the briefcase. Booker jumps down and Hardy hits a Twist of Fate on Booker.

Matt Hardy climbs the ladder. Finlay actually tips the ladder backward knocking Hardy off. Finlay then hits a Novacain on Hardy on to the ladder. Finlay is busted open on the head. Hornswaggle climbs the ladder now and gets tossed off. Finlay clocks Kennedy with the ladder in the face and now Finlay climbs. CM Punk climbs back in. Kennedy now climbs and knocks Punk off by hitting him in the face with another ladder. Kennedy climbs. Kennedy climbs and gets the case to win the match and become Mr. Money in the Bank.

 

[Eric Draven]

Kane vs. Great Khali:

Kane and Khali lock up. Khali sends Kane outside. Kane climbs the apron and jaw jacks Kane over the top rope. He climbs back inside the ring and hits the ropes but Khali hits a big lariat on Kane. Scoop Slam by Khali.

Kane battles back with big fists to Khali. Kane climbs the ropes and hits a flying clothesline. Khali stays on his feet. Kane follows with a big boot and knocks Khali backward and he gets tied up in the ropes. Kane delivers blows to the head.

Kane goes outside to get the hook and chain but Khali gets free from the ropes and pummels Kane. Khali then tears open a turnbuckle, but as he turns around he’s greeted by Kane. Kane then hits a low blow on Khali and then scoop slams him. He goes for a pinfall and only gets two as Khali presses Kane off of him.

Kane now goes for a chokeslam but Khali reverses into a Double Handed Chokeslam and pins him by standing on him with one foot. The referee counts 1…2…3.. Your Winner: Great Khali.

 

[Eric Draven]

US Championship: Chris Benoit vs. MVP

The two lock up. Benoit with a kick. MVP floats over into a leglock. Benoit sends MVP to the ropes and a shoulderblock. MVP to the ropes, tries a hip toss, but countered, and shoves Benoit out of the ring through the ropes. Back inside now Benoit with a double leg takedown but MVP wiggles out. Benoit goes for a Crippler but MVP gets to the ropes.

The two break and MVP puts up his hands for a test of strength. MVP kicks Benoit and sends him to the ropes. Benoit with an elbow to MVP and Benoit places MVP on the ropes, seated. He delivers MVP two knife-edge chops and climbs. MVP drops backward off the post to the floor to get out of trouble. He slides back in now and kicks Benoit in the back and goes for a pin, getting a two count.

MVP goes for a clothesline and Benoit ducks it. He then hits the trifecta of German Suplexes. Benoit climbs the ropes but MVP gets up and trips Benoit up. MVP climbs the ropes now with Benoit and sets up a superplex and hits! He floats over, but Benoit catches his legs and Benoit actually pins MVP..Only Two!!

MVP tries to slam Benoit now, Benoit floats over and pulls down the arm, attempting a Crossface but MVP battles out. MVP scoop slams Benoit and hits the Ballin’ Elbow Drop. Two count only for MVP. Benoit sent to the corner and MVP charges for a big boot, Benoit moves then latches onto MVP and hits a German Suplex, and another. MVP blocks the third and executes a standing switch. MVP then goes to the ropes, goes for a clothesline, Benoit ducks under. Benoit now hits the Trifecta of German Suplexes again. Benoit climbs the ropes and hits the Flying Headbutt. He gets the three count! Your winner: Chris Benoit

 

[Eric Draven]

World Championship: Batista vs. Undertaker

Batista is introduced by Teddy Long followed by the Undertaker. We finally get the bell. Quickly, Batista Spears Undertaker and takes him into the corner and pummels him. Undertaker switches Batista into the corner and throws punches. Batista reverses yet again and shoulderblocks Taker then sends him to the opposite corner and clotheslines him, and then clotheslines him outside the ring.

Outside now, Batista sends Taker into the steel steps knees-first. Batista sends Taker back inside and Batista climbs the ropes and hits a flying shoulderblock. Two count for Batista.

Inside the ring now Taker throws a punch and the fans scream YAY. Batista throws one and the fans yell BOOO! This goes on for a few more blows. Taker clotheslines Batista then hits Snake Eyes on Batista and a big boot. Then he hits a big leg drop. Two count for Undertaker.

Undertaker then hits Old School on Batista and calls for the Chokeslam. The fans are going crazy. Taker gets the arm over, but Batista is battling back, actually forcing Taker’s hand off of his throat slowly. Batista breaks free. Taker to the ropes, he charges and hits a leaping shoulderblock on Batista.

Taker now clotheslines Batista outside of the ring Batista tries to slide back in quickly but Taker catches him and sets him up so his head is hanging out over the apron facing up. Taker climbs the apron and runs, hitting a HUGE LEGDROP on the apron! Batista rolls outside the ring and Undertaker answers by going rope to rope and completely clearing the top rope, swan diving onto Batista from the ring to the outside.

Undertaker tries whipping Batista into the fan barricade but Batista reverses and sends Taker into a bunch of chairs in front of the fan barricade. Batista breaks the count and goes back at Taker. He clears off the ECW announce table, and the Raw announce table. Taker on the Raw announce table. Batista delivering punches to Taker. Batista hoists up Taker on his shoulder and runs from the Raw announce table to the ECW table and Running Powerslams Taker through the ECW announce table!!

Batista rolls Taker back inside the ring and tries a pinfall. Two count only! Batista is visibly upset and he punches Taker. Then he calls for a Batistabomb and sets it up but Taker pushes Batista back into the corner and hits some elbows. Fans erupt! Batista then reverses and hits a Belly-to-Belly suplex. Two count for Batista!

Batista pushes Taker into the corner and climbs the ropes and pummels. But wait! Undertaker reverses into a LAST RIDE POWERBOMB! 1….2….KICK OUT! Batista calls for a Batista Bomb now, but Taker pops up! He slaps on the choke and hits a Chokeslam! 1….2…KICK OUT! Taker calls for the Tombstone. Fans going crazy. Taker picks up Batista but Batista floats over and hits the ropes, he Spears Taker and now goes for a Batista Bomb and hits it! Batista hooks the leg…1….2…..2 and a half!!! FANS GO ABSOLUTEY NUTS!

Batista tries another Batista Bomb. Taker gets free he sets up a Tombstone and hits!!!! He crosses Batista’s hands for the pin and the referee counts 1…..2…..3…!!!! We have a new Champion and the Undertaker is now 15-0 at Wrestlemania. Your Winner and New World Champion: The Undertaker

 

[Eric Draven]

ECW Originials vs. New Breed

ECW Originals are introduced and come through the crowd. The New Breed is introduced and come down the ramp.

Sabu starts off with Matt Striker. Sabu picks up Striker and places him across the top rope chest first. Sandman leaps off the top rope and legdrops Stiker. Tommy Dreamer tagged in along with Elijah Burke. Dreamer and Sandman hit a double elbow drop on Burke.

Marcus Cor Von in and he hits an overhead suplex on Dreamer. Quick tag to Elijah Burke. They double team backdrop Dreamer. Burke then hits a flying knee drop to the back of Dreamer and goes for a pinfall. Sabu breaks it up.

Kevin Thorn tagged in and he slaps a chinlock on Dreamer. Thorn hits a backdrop on Dreamer and quick tag into Cor Von, who slaps on a rear chinlock on Dreamer as well. Rob Van Dam tagged in now and he cleans house. Kick to the head of Striker who is now the legal man. RVD leaps up and goes for a Frogsplash but Kevin Thorn in and he jump kicks him instead. RVD hits a monkey flip on Striker followed by rolling thunder. Cor Von pulls RVD outside. Sabu in the ring and he hits a Suicide Dive onto Corvon. Sandman then clotheslines Elijah Burke outside the ring. Inside the ring RVD hits a 5 Star Frogsplash on Striker. 1…2…3.. Your Winner: Rob Van Dam and The ECW Originals

 

[Eric Draven]

Umaga vs. Lashley: Hair Stipulation Match

The Barber shop set up rolls to the ring on its own, to entrance music! Umaga introduced, followed by Vince McMahon. Then Donald Trump. Followed by Lashley. Stonecold is introduced last wearing the referee garb. He gets a huge pop.

Vince and Trump leave the ring. Lashley in the ring waiting for Umaga to step in. The bell rings. Umaga steps into the ring and they charge and Lashley stands tall. They exchange blows. Lashley charges Umaga and throws punches in the corner. Austin calls for the break. Lashley does not and Austin aggressively pulls him off.

Lashley now yanks Armando into the ring and slams him, then hits a Running Powerslam on him. Stonecold does nothing and is confused by why he is wasting his time on Armando. After Lashley flings Armando out. Umaga charges Lashley who sidesteps and Umaga falls completely over the top rope to the mat back first and crashes his head backward.

Lashley now charges Umaga and goes for a Spear but Umaga sidesteps and Lashley goes through the ropes to the outside. Back inside the ring now Umaga hits a splash on Lashley and a two count. Trump is outside cheering on Lashley. Umaga chokes Lashley on the bottom rope. Austin calls for the break, Umaga refuses. Austin chops Umaga in the back. The two have a stare down as they break. Umaga then goes right back to choking Lashley. Austin counts five but Umaga won’t break. He then yanks Umaga off by the hair.

Umaga now has Lashley on the mat and he sends Lashley to the ropes, and hits a Samoan Drop on Lashley. McMahon is celebrating already. Lashley gets up now and battles back. Picks up Umaga for a scoopslam but then the weight of Umaga falls back on Lashley. Vince on the apron. Lashley goes to the ropes and knocks Vince off. The apron to the floor. Umaga then attacks Lashley, taking advantage. Umaga climbs the ropes for an aerial move, but Lashley catches him and slams him off the top rope to the mat then delivers a big lariat.

Both men are down. Austin gets up to a nine count, and then stops counting. He tells the timekeeper that there is no count out. Shane McMahon now is out to help his dad get to his feet after taking that spill off the apron. Umaga pummeling Lashley in the corner. Austin calls for the break but Umaga refuses. Austin yanks him off by his eye. Umaga then clocks Austin. Shane O Mac is in the ring now and he is punching Lashley until Lashley catches him and goes for a belly to belly but Umaga makes the save. Umaga then hits a running facewash on a fallen Lashley.

Austin is still out cold. Vince gets a trash can and holds it in front of Lashley’s face who is seated in the corner. Shane McMahon hits a Van Terminator, leaping coast to coast and dropkicking the trash can in the face of Lashley. Shane then rips his shirt off and reveals a referee shirt.

Umaga climbs the ropes and hits a big splash. Shane counts 1…2…Austin is up and yanks Shane out of the ring. Austin beats on Shane and slides in the ring. Umaga clocks Austin though. Trump then comes around the ring and attacks Vince and punches him a few times. Austin rolls in the ring. And stuns Umaga!!!! Lashley quickly hits the ropes and Spears Umaga…Austin counts…1…..2……3..!!!! Your Winner: Bobby Lashley

After the match Austin takes Vince into the ring. Vince is on his knees pleading. Shane McMahon then attacks Austin from behind. Austin sends Shane to the ropes and hits a Thesz Press and opens a can of whoop ***. Austin then hits the Stunner on Shane McMahon. Vince is trying to sneak out. In the ring Austin is raising the hand of Lashley and Trump. Lashley runs down the aisle and grabs Vince and carries him to the ring.

McMahon stands up and Austin is standing right behind him. Austin then gives a two-finger salute to Vince and Stuns him. Lashley straps Vince into the barber chair. Trump grabs the clippers. Lashley grabs a pair of sheers as well, and together they shave his head completely bald. Then they lather up Vince’s head and shave it the rest of the way. Stonecold is standing looking on, drinking a beer. Austin is laughing at Vince. Lashley shows Vince himself in the mirror and he falls backward over the chair.

Vince then leaves up the aisle wailing in sadness. Austin then suddenly hits a Stunner on Donald Trump. Who took the move quite poorly I might add. Austin then slips out of the ring and leaves up the aisle.

 

[Eric Draven]

Womens Title: Melina vs. Ashley

The bell rings. Ashley goes for a quick schoolboy pin and gets two .Melina with a boot choke on Ashley. Ashley then with a boot choke on Melina. Melina kicks Ashley in the face to get out of the move.

Melina puts a Surfboard on Ashley. Ashley does not let go and Melina kicks her off. Ashley to the ropes and hits a Flying Headscissors. Ashley delivers forearms to the face and then hits a Monkey Flip on Melina. Ashley goes for a Flying Elbow Drop and hits. Melina kicks out. Ashley ducks a clothesline. Melina rolls through and hots a bridge pin for the three count. Your Winner: Melina

After the match the Lumberjills all hit the ring and brawl. Melina gets thrown out of the ring.

 

[Eric Draven]

WWE Championship Match: HBK vs. Cena

Shawn Michaels is introduced. Suddenly outside we see a Mustang driving on the streets of Detroit.. The Mustang then speeds into the arena and through a large piece of glass with the Wrestlemania logo on it.

Cena gets out of the car and makes his way to the ring. , Shawn stands there waiting. The referee shows the belt and we get the bell.

Shawn sits on the turnbuckle acting as if he doesn’t care about the match. The two circle the ring. Shawn taunts Cena to step toward him. Shawn extends his left hand for a shake. And Michaels slaps Cena. Cena falls backward and HBK crotch chops him.

Shawn Michaels slaps on a side headlock on Cena, chain wrestle’s to an arm lock. Cena then floats around into one of his own and they then begin to exchange blows. Shawn throws a chop on Cena.

They break and lock up. Shawn with an armwringer and a shoulder block. Side headlock by HBK and a side takedown by Shawn. Shawn has Cena in an arm lock and the referee counts Cena down twice for two. Shawn goes rope to rope. Cena misses two clotheslines and then catches Shawn the third time. Fans are booing Cena big time. Shawn tips up and Cena clotheslines him down. Shawn right back him and he Thesz Presses Cena and delivers fists. Fans erupt! Shawn on the apron now punching Cena. Shawn hiptosses Cena to the outside. Cena gets Insiguri’d by Shawn and ends up laying across the announce table. Shawn Michaels hits a springboard Moonsault onto Cena on the table. Perfect execution by Shawn.

Inside the ring now. Shawn working on the knee. Cena tries to run away to protect the knee. Shawn now working on the leg and swings Cena out to straddle the ringpost and he throws the knee against the post. Shawn working on Cena’s knee more. Shawn charges Cena in the corner and Cena sidesteps. Shawn meets the post face first and is busted open. Cena now takes the upper hand and the crowd is booing relentlessly. Cena hits the 5 Knuckle Shuffle. Fans boo again.

Cena goes for an FU, Shawn wiggles free. Cena sends Shawn to the corner and he wraps up in the corner and falls back inside. Shawn charges Cena for a clothesline, Cena ducks. Shawn hits a Superkick, but Cena duck and Shawn hits it on the referee. Cena picks up Shawn for an FU and turns it, but Shawn turns it into a DDT. Both men are down.

Outside now Shawn Michaels is taking all of the steel steps out of place. He yanks Cena outside the ring and sets him up for a piuledriver on the steel steps and he hits it! Shawn brings Cena inside and a new referee sprints down to the ring. Shawn covers Cena and gets two and a half. Cena now picks up Cena and sends him to the ropes but reversed. Shawn reverses back with a flying elbow smash and HBK tips up. And circles a fallen Cena. Shawn now climbs the ropes and hits a Flying Elbow Drop. He beats his chest and the fans are going crazy!

Shawn now tuning up the band. Cena making his way up and he springs at Michaels and clotheslines him before he could start the Superkick. Both men down and the Fans Boo like crazy! Both men are up and exchanging fists slowly. The fans cheer on Shawn’s punches and boo on Cena’s punches. Shawn flips off the ropes and gets picked up by Cena for an FU. Shawn rolls through and cradles him into a pin. Only a two count for HBK. Shawn now chops Cena. Cena to the ropes. Shawn tries a Thesz Press but gets caught in the air and Cena hits an FU. Both men down though. Cena does not cover HBK. Fans boo. Cena hooks the leg and gets two as Shawn kicks out!

Cena plants Shawn on the top ropes in a seated position now. Cena climbs and pummels. Cena picks him up for an FU on the top rope but Shawn elbows Cena to the face rather stiff and shoves Cena off. Shawn flies with a Flying Crossbody. Cena catches him and rolls through. He hoists Shawn up on his shoulders flips him for an FU. Shawn lands on his feet. Shawn goes for aSuperkick but Cena ducks. Cena catches him for an STUF but Shawn rolls through. They break. Shawn now goes for am Insiguri but Cena catches it and turns it into an STFU. Shawn is
near the ropes and fading! HE GETS THE ROPES AND THE FANS GO NUTS!

The referee screaming at Cena now for not breaking the hold. Shawn then hits a Superkick from behind and they are both down. Shawn crawls over and lays the arm over. 1….2…CENA KICKS OUT! They are both laying on the mat! They are both passed out for the count and at 9 the start to get up. They are both visibly weak barely getting to their feet, balancing against one another. Cena picks him up for an FU, Shawn floats over. Cena then quickly slaps on an STFU. Shawn struggles and tries not to tap but finally gives in and taps out. Your Winner and Still Champion: John Cena

After the match Shawn Michaels looked at Cena at ringside and Shawn walked away. Cena then salutes Shawn as Shawn leaves up the ramp.

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