NEWS: |Matt B|One more episode of RAW before WrestleMania 22 Weekend…

Backstage, Vince says tonight he will actually wrestle the WWE Champion John Cena. In the interest of fairness, HBK will compete tonight against HHH as he is in the fast lane on the highway to hell.

In the arena, Mick Foley comes out with two long, red boxes. He leaves one box on the ramp and brings the other to the ring. Foley says next Sunday he will wrestle Edge in a Hardcore Match at WrestleMania. But, that does not give him the right to shove his fingers down Lita’s throat (last week RAW 03.20.06). That was wrong. So in order to make up to Lita, he brings out roses from the box. But, his other box is a gift for Edge. Lita & Edge come out at the request of Foley. Edge says Foley cost him the title and he should be main eventing this Sunday. Foley cuts him off and says it’s not about the money or anything…it’s about that defining WrestleMania moment. It’s about carving Edge up, the kids screaming, the pitter patter of blood drops and most of all, it’s about hearing the ring announcer announce Foley as the winner. Foley asks Edge to open up the box and Edge does so cautiously. He reaches in and pulls out a baseball bat. Edge smiles and marches down the ramp with bat in hand, but Foley reaches in his own box and pulls out a barbed wire baseball bat. Edge is shocked and immediately jumps out of the ring. Foley follows and swings for Edge’s head, but Edge ducks it and retreats through the crowd. A video montage plays of Foley’s past hardcore matches. When we come back into the arena, Foley is sitting in the corner of ring with the barbed wire baseball bat as Cactus Jack’s music plays.

In the first match of the night, Carlito and Kane face each other again. Carlito gets an early advantage by attacking Kane with punches and kicks. Carlito jumps on Kane’s back and applies the sleeper. But Kane throws him off his back and kicks Carlito down. Carlito slowly gets up and Kane punches him several times and clotheslines him twice. Side slam by Kane and then a flying clothesline. Carlito is still in it as he delivers a dropkick to the knee and a DDT. Carlito jumps on the ropes and leaps, but Kane catches him by the throat. Carlito is desperate and he pulls the ref right into Kane. The ref immediately calls for the bell and Kane is pissed. Carlito runs to the back and Kane follows. Backstage, Carlito finds a corner and puts his hands up. Kane grabs Carlito and out of nowhere, Lance Cade, Trevor Murdoch and Chris Masters jump him. Kane is beaten down and thrown into a closet. Masters jumps on a forklift and parks it right in front of the doors effectively locking him in. Then, Big Show appears and starts beating everyone down. He calls to Kane and tells him that he’s going to push the forklift since he can’t find the keys.

In the arena, Masters & Carlito come out gloating. We return backstage and see that Big Show has almost pushed the forklift out of the way. But, Kane comes walking out from around the corner. He gets Show’s attention and Show asks him how he got out. Kane tells him that there was another door. Show is confused and says Masters & Carlito are not very smart after all. They look at each other and agree to go after them. Back in the arena, Masters & Carlito look at each other and cannot believe there was another door.

Commercial.

When we come back, Masters informs the crowd that him & Carlito will walk out of WrestleMania as the tag champs. Masters also adds that not even Show can break the Master Lock Challenge. Big Show & Kane hit the ring and Kane runs after Carlito. Carlito immediately exits through the crowd and Kane lets him leave. Meanwhile, Big Show gets in the ring and accepts the Master Lock Challenge. Show sits in the chair and Masters slowly applies the full nelson. But, Masters is having trouble interlocking his fingers. Masters complains and says Show is all “greased up” and trying to cheat. The ref hands Show a towel and Show “dries” off. Once again, Masters tries to apply the Master Lock, but his arms are not long enough. Masters is pissed and instead attacks Show. Show fends Masters off and chokeslams him. Kane joins him in the ring and explodes the ring posts as the current Tag Team Champions raise their titles.

It’s announced that Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child will sing “America the Beautiful” at WrestleMania 22 this Sunday, April 2nd.

It’s announced that Tony Atlas will inducted into the Hall of Fame by S.D. Jones.

Backstage, HBK is walking to the ring for his match with HHH.

Both HHH and HBK make their entrance to the ring. The match goes back and forth with both men countering each other and exchanging blow after blow. HBK clotheslines HHH to the outside, but HHH pulls him out. HBK throws HHH onto the announce table and throws him over the barricade. HBK follows into the crowd and then back body drops HHH back near ringside. Both men get back into the ring and HHH delivers a face buster. He beats HBK in the corner, but HBK fights outs. HBK hops on the second rope and jumps, but HHH nails him and goes for The Pedigree. HBK fights out and back body drops HHH all the way to the outside. HHH crashes hard. On the ramp, Vince comes walking out as go to commercial.

When we come back, HHH delivers a spinebuster to HBK. Delayed vertical suplex by HHH, knee drop and punches. HHH follows up with more punches, but HBK punches back, but HHH nails him with an elbow. HBK is thrown to the outside and HHH follows as he slams HBK’s face into the steel steps. HHH tries to do it again, but HBK counters and slams HHH’s face into the steps. HBK follows up by throwing HHH into the steps before they both get back into the ring. HBK gains steam by punching HHH and hitting a flying forearm. HBK pops up and hits two atomic drops. HBK bounces off the ropes, but Vince grabs his leg. HHH grabs HBK and locks him into The Pedigree, but HBK counters and slingshots him into Vince. Vince falls and HBK delivers a scoop slam and an elbow drop. HBK tunes up the band, but Vince once again grabs him. HBK grabs Vince and delivers a straight punch to him which sends him all the way to the floor. HHH grabs HBK and successfully hits The Pedigree. HBK is out and Vince climbs into the right and holds HBK up. HHH grabs the sledgehammer, but Cena comes to the rescue. Vince rolls out of the ring and HHH and Cena stare at each other. HHH extends his arm out of the ring and drops and the sledgehammer. The two exchange blows, but Cena quickly knocks HHH out of the ring. Both HHH & Vince retreat up the ramp while Cena looks over HBK.

Backstage, Vince McMahon tells Todd that Cena can have HBK in his corner tonight because Vince will have HHH.

In the arena, Ric Flair comes to the ring with a ladder already set up. Flair says his first WrestleMania was number VIII and he lost the World Title. Many people thought it would be his last title run, but he went on to become a 16 time champion. And now, Flair is destined to be a 17 time champion. At WrestleMania 22 this Sunday, Flair will scale the ladder and take the Money in the Bank. Shelton Benjamin interrupts and says it’s reality check time. Check one, Shelton was born with more athletic ability. Check two, Flair should be the last person to be in this match because he will not win. Check three, WrestleMania will be Shelton’s night. Flair starts chopping Shelton, but Shelton hits a Samoan Drop. Shelton climbs the ladder, but RVD comes down and pulls him down hard. RVD unfolds the ladder, places Shelton on it and hits the Rolling Thunder. RVD tells both Flair and Shelton that this Sunday it’s every man for themselves. Flair pokes RVD in the eye and slams the ladder into his face.

Our next match is Viscera, Val Venis & Eugene versus Mikey, Kenny & Johnny. Vis and Mikey start the match, but Vis hits a side walk slam which puts him out. Eugene tags in and so does Kenny. Kenny hits a high back elbow and then tags in Johnny. Johnny hits Eugene several times in the face, imitates Michael Jackson and then nails him again. Mikey tags in and hits a backflip (with the assistance of Johnny). Mikey cannot stick the cover so Kenny tags in. Slam and elbow by Kenny. Johnny comes back in and kicks Eugene in the chest. Val tags in and clears house. Back body drop on Kenny and a clothesline. Spinebuster on Johnny and Val climbs the ropes for the Money Shot. However, Mikey jumps on the trampoline, launches himself on the apron and tosses Val off the ropes. The Spirit Squad get the win and then beat down Vis, Eugene and Val. The Spirit Squad leave all three men laying the ring as they perform a cheer on the ramp.

William “The Refrigerator” Perry will be inducted into the Hall of Fame by John Cena.

In a video of Mickie, we see her in a shrine with candles and photos of Trish surrounding her. Mickie says her new obsession is no longer Trish, but it’s now destroying Trish at WrestleMania. Backstage, Trish is shocked at the video she just saw. Torrie taps on her shoulder and Trish jumps. Torrie asks her if she’s ready for their match and Trish says yes as they both leave for the ring.

In the arena, WWE Women’s Champion Trish Stratus & Torrie Wilson take on Victoria & Candice Michelle. Victoria and Torrie start the match. Victoria clearly has control and hits a spinning sidewalk slam. Candice comes in and slams Torrie’s face into the mat. Victoria comes back in and Candice sits on the top rope. Candice is choking Torrie and Victoria jumps up and tries to splash Torrie, but Torrie moves and Victoria lands between Candice’s legs. Torrie is able to tag Trish in and Trish hits the Stratusphere on Candice, fights off Victoria and nails her with the Chick Kick. Candice breaks the cover and gives Victoria another chance. Torrie runs around the ring, grabs Candice and starts brawling with her on the outside. Back in the ring, Trish fights out of Victoria’s Widow’s Peak and pulls off Stratusfaction for the win.

In the main event of the night, Vince w/ HHH come to the ring. Vince pumps himself up by running around the ring before climbing in. HBK comes out next and then WWE Champion John Cena. Before the match starts, Vince says he wants it to be him vs Cena and no one else. So, Vince orders the ref to handcuff both HHH and HBK. HHH is handcuffed to the bottom rope of one side, while HBK is handcuffed on the opposite. The bell is rung and the match officially starts. The two lock up twice and both push off each other. They lock up a third time and McMahon puts Cena in a headlock. Cena fights out of it and pushes Vince to the mat. Vince is shocked and he is bleeding for the ear. Vince slaps Cena and they lock up again. Cena overpowers Vince so Vince kicks him in the balls. The ref rings the bell and Vince unlocks HHH. HHH pulls out the sledgehammer as HBK struggles to break free. Cena gets up and HHH nails him with the sledgehammer. Cena is busted open. HHH dangles the key in front of HBK as Vince holds a chair. HHH nails HBK in the gut with the sledgehammer and Vince follows with a chair shot. HBK is knocked out and bleeding from the forehead. Cena crawls over to HBK, but does not have enough strength to do anything. Both men bleed from the forehead as HHH and Vince celebrate.

That was one of the worst episodes of RAW I have ever seen. RAW absolutely, one hundred percent, without a doubt sucked a big one tonight. WWE did all the usual things to build up a PPV and they did it the wrong way.

One word describes RAW tonight, GARBAGE! RAW WAS COMPLETE GARBAGE. Does WWE really expect fans to pay for WrestleMania after watching this crap?

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