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December 5th 2005
STAPLES Center The emotional moment was quickly cut off by Shelton Benjamin and his agent Paul Heyman who wasn't as pleased as the crowd to see Chris Jericho again. Paul said that with another personality, another ego around the place like Jericho's, it will once again push out someone with as much talent as Shelton Benjamin out of the limelight, and he wasn't going to sit back and take it. Jericho shot back at Heyman reminding him that the last time that he was in the middle of a ring with Shelton Benjamin, the so-called talented athlete was counting the lights. Paul Heyman said that since they were jogging memories, Heyman told Jericho about the last time that the two men met, Jericho actually had to stoop down to the level of cheating to beat someone who is obviously the greater athlete. With a smirk on his face, Jericho said that it was obvious that they would have to agree to disagree, unless Paul Heyman was willing to put his client's reputation on the line with a one-on-one match. Heyman replied, anytime, anyplace, anywhere! Streets of Los Angeles: Colt Cabana was on the streets of LA presenting a special edition of his backstage interview segment known as "Good Times, Great Memories". Colt opened up with these words, "You'd think after seeing me being pinned by Christian and a low blow, that I would be depressed and unhappy, but that's just not the case, and how could it be when I'm here in the great city of Los Angeles. I thought I'd grab a camera and take you for a tour of this city and introduce you to do some Christian's biggest fans, or as he likes to call them, his "Peeps". Excuse me sir, may I ask you a question?". Colt then pulled a gentleman aside and asked him if he was one of Christian's Peeps, to which the man replied, "I'm sorry, I don't have any loose change!". Colt turned to the camera with a huge smile on his face, proclaiming, "They love you here in LA! The Christian Coalition can be found everywhere!". Colt tried again, this time getting the attention of a young woman, who just shrugged past him, telling him to "Get out of my way!". Once again, Colt commented, "I'm almost overwhelmed with the love from these people, your people, your "Peeps"! Hopefully I'll be seeing alot more of them, and alot more of you Christian. This has been "Good Times, Great Memories" with me, Colt Cabana, live from Los Angeles!". Junior Grand Prix Championship
Winner, and new JGP Champion: Jimmy Yang Aftermath:The crowd showered the ring with a chorus of boos as Matt Hardy slid into the ring. A dazed Rey Mysterio began to climb to his feet, using Hardy's own outfit to do so. Hardy looked across the crowd and then took Mysterio back down to the canvas with a Twist of Fate. Matt hit his trademark V1 pose and then left the scene of the crime with a sick smirk upon his face. Backstage: Mean Gene knocked on a locker room door, obviously awaiting for an interview. When the door slowly began to open, a cloud of smoke poured out of the gap, and soon Rob Van Dam peered around the door, smiled and welcomed Mean Gene. Gene asked Rob Van Dam how he was preparing for his match against Kurt Angle on next week's Shockwave, and he said that he was in deep meditation, and was evolving onto a further level mentally, physically and spiritually. Mean Gene then asked Rob what his thoughts were about Kurt Angle attacking him with a steel chair several weeks ago, just to get a World Title shot. Rob said that he was cool with whatever Kurt had to do, because karma has a way of catching people up, and soon enough, their would be a new World Champion, and his name would be Rob.. Van.. Dam! Rob then closed the door, leaving Mean Gene coughing into the mic. "Straight Edge or Die" Contest
Winner: Chris Sabin Aftermath:After the bell had sounded, Punk couldn't believe that he had lost. When he saw the smile on Chris Sabin's face, he instantly became a bad loser, rolled out of the ring and escaped through the crowd. Just as Punk reached an exit, a group of security guards ascended on him and dragged him to the backstage area. Backstage: The group of security guards dragged CM Punk into an office where Steve Austin was awaiting him with a cooler full of beer. Punk was then placed in a chair and held down as Steve poured beer into Punk's mouth, who then began to spit it out. Steve then hit Punk over the head with a full can of beer, and continued the beer bash with an unconcious CM Punk. Tag Team Contest
Winners: Impact Players Aftermath:Dawn Marie began to celebrate, but her smiles didn't last long as all three members of Team Canada slid into the ring and attacked Lance Storm. Justin Credible tried to make the save, but he also fell victim to the Canadian beat-down. Bobby Roode and Eric Young held Lance Storm by his arms as Petey Williams screamed in his face and then slapped him to rub salt into the wounds. The attack was once again finished off nicely with Bobby Roode executing a huge Spiral Powerbomb. Backstage: Shawn Michaels approached Chris Benoit and told him that he had his sympathy. Shawn knew how much Chris had been through since getting the World Title, and that comes with the territory, but he said nobody deserves to have their son kidnapped. Shawn added that he knew that Raven was going to try something tonight, so if Chris needed his help, Shawn would have his back. Chris thanked Shawn and wished him luck in his match. GWA North American Championship
Winner, and new North American Champion: Shawn Michaels Aftermath:Michaels escaped with his title belt, but all eyes were on Kane who had re-entered the ring and stood over the fallen Oracle members. Kane, who's emotions were hidden behind his mask lifted his arms into the air and slammed them down to his sides, once again igniting the turnbuckles into flames. The arena was then filled with a red glow as Kane left the ring and left Allison to pick up the pieces. Backstage: Mean Gene tried to get a word with Kane who had now made his way to the backstage area. Mean Gene asked Kane why he had just cost Daniels the title, to which Kane responded, "Christopher Daniels fancies himself the reaper of damned souls.. well hell is getting pretty full, so I'm going to be the one to put the man out of business, and out of his misery.. and take him back down with me!". Inside the Arena: As the Steel Cage began to lower around the ring, a video package was shown documenting the vast history between Randy Orton and Ric Flair stretching back a year to when Ric Flair debuted by Randy's side at Wildfire 2004. Steel Cage Contest
Winner: 'Legend Killer' Randy Orton Aftermath:As Orton's hand was raised in victory, a look of shock appeared across his face as he finally realised that he had defeated Ric Flair with the Figure Four Leglock. The cage was raised allowing Orton to escape the ring and pose at the top of the stage, however he dropped to his knees with exhaustion. As the camera's faded to black, Orton pointed at Flair and gave a cut-throat hand gesture signalling that Flair was now simply another legend killed by the Legend Killer. Backstage: In a dingy room, lit only by candles, Raven talked through the main-event with Samoa Joe who was transfixed by the flame. Raven told Joe that now that Benoit was softened up emotionally and mentally, it was time to finish the job and break every bone in his body to join his broken spirit. Samoa Joe then snapped into the moment and told Raven that he was going to snap Benoit in half and become the World Heavyweight Champion. Raven told Joe to calm down because the plan was only to soften Benoit up for Raven, and then Joe could have his real shot. Joe stood up and told Raven that he was calling the shots from now on. World Heavyweight Championship
Winner, and still World Champion: Chris Benoit Aftermath:It didn't take long for Samoa Joe to come back to his senses, and once he did, he locked his eyes straight onto Shawn Michaels. Shawn congratulated Chris Benoit on his victory, but also couldn't keep his eyes off of the ring and the obvious threat given by Joe. The night came to a close with Benoit holding the title aloft.
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