Raw May 15th

[Stephanie McMahon]

The fans scream and cheer as the camera's pan the arena. Fireworks shoot off on the stage. Its time for Raw.

Jr: Hello folks and welcome to Raw! We've moved way up North this week. We are in Manchester, New Hampshire!

King: That is along way from Omaha Jr.

Jr: It sure is King. What an amazing show we saw last week in Omaha and its sure to be another good show tonight. Last week Stephanie set up the main event for Backlash. Now the question is. Will she make more matches tonight? We'll have to wait and see.

King: I can't wait Jr.

Lita's music hits. The fans boo. Lita walks out on the stage. She looks very angry.

Jr: And here comes Lita. We're gonna kick off the show tonight with the Women's division.

King: Lita has to be even more angry tonight than she was last week.

Lita walks down the ramp and she rolls into the ring under the bottom rope. Lita gets up and she looks out at the fans. She is not happy at all. Her music fades.

Jr: Lita is all business tonight.

Bayley's music hits. The fans cheer. Bayley steps out on the stage. She's all smiles as she looks at the fans. Lita stares at Bayley.

King: Oh wow. Look at Lita.

Jr: Lita can't wait to get her hands on Bayley.

Bayley walks to the right side of the stage and she puts her hands up. A few fans put their hands up. Bayley then walks to the left side and she puts her hands up. A few more fans put their hands up. Bayley walks back to the ramp and she poses. Bayley walks down the ramp to ringside and she climbs the steel steps. Lita runs over to Bayley and she punches Bayley in the face. Bayley's music fades.

Jr: Lita is going straight after Bayley.

King: She didn't even let her get in the ring.

Lita pulls Bayley over the top rope and into the ring. Bayley lands on her back.

The bell rings.

Lita stomps on Bayley's gut 3x. Bayley gets up. Lita punches Bayley in the face 3x. Bayley stumbles. Lita takes Bayley and she hits a snapmare. Lita then drills her knee into Bayley's back. Bayley gets up to a knee. Lita takes Bayley by her ponytail and she pulls her up. Lita hits an uppercut. Bayley stumbles back. Lita kicks her in the gut. Bayley holds her gut. Lita then shoves Bayley back into the top left turnbuckle. Lita punches Bayley in the face 5x. Lita then kicks her in the gut 5x. Lita climbs up on the middle rope and she grabs Bayley's ponytail and she punches her in the face 10x. Lita then jumps down and she turns and she runs to the bottom right turnbuckle. Lita then runs back at Bayley and she hits her with a shoulder to the gut. Bayley holds her gut as she falls to the mat. Lita then stomps on Bayley's shoulder 5x. Lita angers as she looks out at the fans.

Jr: Lita is all over Bayley.

Lita then turns back to Bayley. Bayley gets back on her feet. Lita hits Bayley with an elbow to the head. Bayley kicks Lita in the gut and then she takes her by the head and she bashes her head into the turnbuckle. Lita stumbles into the turnbuckle. Bayley punches Lita in the face 5x. Bayley steps back into the center of the ring. Lita angers as she looks at Bayley. Lita runs at Bayley. Bayley hits an arm drag. Lita gets up and she turns to Bayley. Bayley hits another arm drag. Lita gets up and she turns to Bayley. Bayley jumps and she hits a dropkick. Lita falls to the mat. Bayley hits the ropes and she connects an elbow drop. Lita holds her chest. Bayley pins Lita.

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Lita kicks out. Bayley and Lita get up. Lita turns to Bayley. Bayley takes Lita's arm and she locks in a wrist lock. Lita takes Bayley's arm and she reverses into a wrist lock of her own. Bayley screams. Lita yanks the arm. Bayley drops to a knee. Bayley takes Lita by the wrist. Lita works the arm and Bayley drops to both knees. Bayley reaches for the ropes but she's too far away. Bayley takes Lita's wrist. Bayley gets to her feet and she backs up into the ropes. Lita whips Bayley into the ropes. Bayley comes off the ropes and Lita sets up for a back body drop. Bayley does a baseball slide between her legs. Bayley jumps to her feet. Lita turns to her. Bayley jumps and she hits a dropkick. Lita falls to the mat. Lita gets up and she turns to Bayley. Bayley takes Lita by the head and she runs up to the top right turnbuckle. Lita counters her and she bashes her head into the turnbuckle. Bayley holds her head. Lita grabs the middle rope and she rams her shoulder into Bayley's gut 3x. Bayley holds her gut. Lita then lifts Bayley up on the top turnbuckle. Lita punches her in the face. Lita then climbs up on the middle rope. Lita punches Bayley in the face 5x. Lita then sets up for a superplex. Bayley punches Lita in the ribs 3x. Lita takes Bayley's ponytail and she punches her in the face 5x. Lita again sets up for a superplex. Bayley punches Lita in the ribs 3x. Bayley then flips over Lita and she lands on her feet. Bayley sets up for a powerbomb. Lita punches Bayley in the face 3x. Bayley falls to the mat. She rolls out toward the center of the ring. Lita sets up on the top rope. Bayley turns to Lita. Bayley runs up to Lita and she gets set to throw her off. Lita shakes her head. "Lita: No! No!" Lita punches Bayley in the face 5x. Bayley stumbles back into the center of the ring. Bayley turns back to Lita. Lita jumps and she connects a diving crossbody. Lita pins Bayley.

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Bayley kicks out and she holds her chest. Lita gets really angry. Lita drills her knee into Bayley's back 3x. Bayley screams in pain. Lita takes Bayley by the ponytail and she pulls her up. Lita kicks her in the gut. Lita shoves Bayley into the ropes and then she whips her into the ropes. Bayley comes off the ropes and Lita throws a back elbow. Bayley ducks under it and she hits the ropes again. Lita throws a clothesline. Bayley ducks again and she hits the ropes again. Bayley takes Lita and she does a roll up pin.

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Lita kicks out. Lita gets up and she turns to Bayley. Bayley kicks her in the gut. Bayley sets up and she connects a suplex. Lita lays on the mat. Bayley climbs the bottom left turnbuckle and she sets up. Lita gets up and she turns to Bayley. Bayley jumps and she goes for a diving crossbody. Lita dodges her and Bayley crashes into the mat. Bayley holds her gut as she gets up. Bayley turns to Lita. Lita lifts Bayley and she connects a spinebuster. Bayley rolls over on her side. Lita gets up. Bayley gets up and she turns to Lita. Lita kicks Bayley in the gut and she lifts her and she connects the Litabomb. Bayley lays on the mat. Lita pins her.

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Bayley kicks out. Lita gets up and she stands above Bayley. Bayley rolls over near the ropes. Lita screams in anger. Lita smacks Bayley in the head. Bayley looks up at Lita. Lita smacks her in the head again. Bayley grabs Lita by her pants and she pulls her toward the ropes. Lita falls out of the ring. Lita lands on the floor. Bayley rolls back toward the center of the ring.

Jr: Bayley doing anything she can to get Lita off her.

King: Lita is running on anger Jr. I don't think anyone can stop her.

Lita gets up to her hands and knees and she pounds on the floor 3x and then she screams in anger. Lita gets up and she walks over to April. Lita takes her by the arm and she pulls her from her chair. April falls to the floor and the fans boo. Lita folds the chair and she turns back to the ring. Lita walks to ringside and she stares at Bayley.

Jr: Lita has a steel chair!

The referee motions for Lita to put the chair down. Lita looks at the chair then back at Bayley.

King: If she uses that chair the match will be over.

Lita drops the chair and she rolls into the ring.

Jr: Well that was a close one. Lita is so angry she almost used that steel chair.

Lita walks up to Bayley. Bayley is on her knees. Lita punches her in the face 3x. Bayley punches Lita in the gut. Lita punches Bayley in the face 3x. Lita then takes Bayley's ponytail and she pulls her to her feet. Lita punches Bayley in the face. Bayley kicks Lita in the gut then she punches her in the face 3x. Bayley turns to hit the ropes. Lita grabs Bayley's ponytail and she throws her down. Bayley holds her head as she gets up. Lita lifts Bayley and she connects a body slam. Lita looks down at Bayley then she walks over to the bottom right turnbuckle. Lita climbs it and she sets up and then she goes for the moonsault. Bayley rolls out of the way and Lita crashes into the mat. Lita holds her gut as she gets up. Bayley hits the ropes and she runs up to Lita and she connects a one handed bulldog. Lita gets up and she stumbles. Bayley lifts Lita and she connects a body slam. Lita gets up. Bayley locks her arms around Lita and she goes for a german suplex. Lita blocks it. Bayley holds onto her and she tries the german suplex again. Lita blocks it again. Bayley tries a 3rd time but Lita blocks it again. Lita hits Bayley in the head with an elbow 3x. Bayley lets go and she stumbles. Lita turns to Bayley. Lita kicks her in the gut and she sets up and she connects the Lita ddt.

Fans: Ohhh!

Bayley lays on the mat. Lita smiles and she pins her.

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Lita's music hits. The fans boo. Lita gets up to her knees and she punches Bayley in the face 5x. Lita's music fades. The fans boo.

Jr: And Lita's not done yet.

King: Oh no!

Lita gets up and she stomps on Bayley's chest 5x. Lita takes Bayley's ponytail and she pulls her to her feet. Lita bashes Bayley's head into the turnbuckle. Lita steps back and Bayley stumbles. Lita kicks Bayley in the gut. Lita lifts Bayley and she connects a body slam. Lita pulls Bayley to where she's sitting on the mat. Lita then takes Bayley's ponytail and she hits her in the head with her elbow 3x. Bayley screams. Lita then shoves Bayley to the mat. Lita rolls from the ring and she picks up the steel chair at ringside. The fans boo.

Jr: Oh no! Don't do this Lita!

King: Ahh! Get out of there Bayley!

Lita raises the chair as she looks at the fans. Lita then rolls into the ring. The referee tries to get Lita to leave the ring. Lita chases the referee out of the ring. The referee runs up the ramp. Lita smiles as she looks at Bayley. Bayley is on her hands and knees. Lita raises the chair.

Jr: No! No! No!

Suddenly the fans begin to cheer. Angelina and Mickie run down the ramp and they slide into the ring. Mickie tackles Lita and she drops the chair. Angelina checks on Bayley. Mickie punches Lita in the face 5x. Mickie and Lita get up. Lita angers as she looks at Mickie. The two exchange punches and they connect 10 punches each.

Jr: Mickie is taking it to Lita.

King: Did you see the look on Lita's face when she saw Mickie? Wow.

Lita takes Mickie's hair and she throws her down. Mickie holds onto Lita taking her down with her. Lita punches Mickie in the face 5x. Mickie punches Lita in the face 3x. Mickie and Lita get up and they take each other out of the ring over the top rope and they fall to the floor.

Jr: And the ring couldn't hold these two. The fight has spilled out of the ring and to the floor!

King: Look at them go Jr. This is great.

Mickie takes Lita and she bashes her head into the announce table. Lita stumbles down to a knee. Mickie punches her in the face. Lita gets up. Mickie sets up and she lifts Lita and she connects a suplex on the floor. Lita screams as she gets up. Lita turns to Mickie. Mickie kicks her in the gut and then she takes her by the head and she walks toward the ring post. Lita counters Mickie and she bashes her head into the steel ring post. Mickie falls to the floor.

Fans: Ohhh!

Jr: Oh man. Lita just sent Mickie head first into the unforgiving steel of the ring post! Somebody's gotta stop this before someone gets hurt!

King: Let them go at it Jr. Nothing wrong with alittle fight.

Mickie crawls over to the barricade. Lita rolls back into the ring and she grabs the steel chair. Lita then rolls from the ring and she looks at Mickie. Mickie gets up and she leans against the barricade. Lita raises the chair and she swings it at Mickie's head. Mickie dodges it and Lita smacks the barricade. Lita turns to Mickie. Mickie hits a kick to the gut. Lita drops the chair and she leans against the barricade. Mickie hits a super kick. Lita flips over the barricade and into the crowd. The fans cheer.

Jr: The fight is going out into the crowd!

Mickie climbs over the barricade. Lita gets up and she turns to Mickie. Mickie punches Lita in the face. Lita stumbles. Mickie follows her and she punches her in the face. Lita takes Mickie and she hits a knee to the gut. Mickie stumbles. Lita pounds Mickie on the back. Mickie punches Lita in the gut. Lita holds her gut as she stumbles away from her. Mickie follows her and she punches her in the face. Mickie and Lita continue to battle in the crowd. The fans scream and cheer. Angelina helps Bayley backstage. Mickie punches Lita in the face. They continue to battle. Mickie hits a big uppercut. Lita stumbles and she turns away from Mickie. Mickie looks at the fans.

[Stephanie McMahon]

Jr: We are back live on Raw. The fight between Mickie and Lita is still going on somewhere in the arena!

Mickie and Lita are backstage somewhere. Mickie punches Lita in the face. Lita stumbles into the wall. Mickie punches Lita in the face 5x. Mickie then goes for a spin kick to the gut. Lita dodges it and she takes Mickie's hair and she throws her spine first into the wall. Mickie screams. Lita punches Mickie in the face 10x. Mickie drops to her knees. Lita then pulls Mickie back to her feet and she hits a knee to the gut. Suddenly a few staff people try to break up the fight. Lita kicks Mickie in the head. Mickie falls to the floor.

Staff Dude: Hey come on break it up.

Lita: Get out of the way!

The dude tries to grab Lita to pull her away but Lita shoves his arms away.

Lita: I said get out of the way!

The dude tries to grab her again. This time his short friend tries to help. Lita then shoves his arms away and she kicks him below the belt.

Fans: Ohhh!

The short guy quickly gets out of the way. Lita then pulls him up and she throws him through a door. Lita turns to the other guy.

Lita: You want some too shorty?

Shorty puts his hands out and he shakes his head and he runs away.

Lita: That's what I thought.

Mickie takes Lita and she drives her spine first into the wall. Lita screams.

Jr: Is there no one who can break up this fight? I've never seen anything like this.

King: This is awesome Jr. I love it.

Lita pounds Mickie on the back 5x. Lita then takes Mickie over near a table. Lita sets up for a suplex. Mickie blocks it. Mickie punches Lita in the ribs and she hits a spin kick to the gut. Lita holds her gut. Mickie sets up and she lifts Lita for a body slam. Lita kicks her legs trying to get free. Mickie puts Lita back on the floor. Charlotte runs up to Mickie and she pounds her on the back. Mickie screams as she drops to her knees. Charlotte and Lita punch Mickie in the face 10x each.

Jr: What the? Its Charlotte! This has turned into a 2 on 1 beat down!

Mickie falls to the floor. Charlotte and Lita stomp on her chest and gut 10x each. Charlotte pulls Mickie back to her feet. Lita holds Mickie by her arms. Charlotte takes Mickie by the hair. Mickie screams.

Charlotte: You think your such hot stuff? Huh? Little miss hillbilly.

Charlotte hits a knife edge chop. Mickie screams in pain. Charlotte's anger builds and she hits another knife edge chop and then another knife edge chop and another one and even another one. Mickie's shirt has been ripped. Charlotte takes Mickie's hair.

Charlotte: Look at me. Look at me when I'm talking to you!

Mickie looks at Charlotte. Mickie looks to be in alot of pain.

Charlotte: I want you at Backlash. You think you got the better of us last week? Just remember you had help. I want you one on one. Just me and you. And I want that Women's title on the line. What do you say huh?

Charlotte smacks Mickie in the head. Lita giggles as she watches. Charlotte smacks Mickie in the head again. Charlotte then walks over to the table.

Charlotte: Bring her over here.

Lita drags Mickie over to Charlotte. Charlotte hits another knife edge chop. Mickie screams in pain as she drops to her knees. Charlotte smirks and she pulls her up to her feet. Charlotte lifts Mickie up for a powerbomb.

Jr: No no! Don't do it! Don't do it!

Charlotte and Lita powerbomb Mickie through the table.

Fans: Ohhh!

Jr: Oh my! Oh no! Mickie could be broken in half!

Mickie lays on the floor. Charlotte points at her.

Charlotte: Your luck is about to run out Princess.

Charlotte and Lita laugh as they smack each other a high 5. They walk off. Angelina runs up to Mickie.

Angelina: Mickie! Are you okay?

Shorty returns and he looks at Mickie. Angelina looks at Shorty.

Angelina: Well don't just stand there Shorty. Go get help.

Shorty nods and he runs off.

Mickie: Ahh ahh. It hurts. Ouch.

Angelina stays by Mickie's side. Angelina looks around.

Angelina: Hey come on somebody get some help over here!

Angelina looks back at Mickie.

[Stephanie McMahon]

Jr: Back live on Monday Night Raw. Just moments ago Charlotte and Lita put Mickie through a table somewhere in the backstage area. Mickie is in alot of pain. Stephanie has given Mickie the week off next week in order to rest up for Backlash. Folks Stephanie has made the match. It will happen at Backlash. Mickie James will put the Women's title on the line against Charlotte Flair.

King: Wow. I can't believe what just happened. That was crazy.

Seth Rollins music hits. The fans boo as Seth walks out on the stage. Seth poses and then he walks down the ramp.

Jr: Last week Triple H defeated Matt Hardy and this week Seth Rollins will be taking on Jeff Hardy. If Seth wins tonight then a rematch will be set up for Backlash.

Seth rolls into the ring and he gets up and he looks out at the fans. His music fades. The Hardy Boyz music hits. The fans cheer. Jeff runs out on the stage and he poses. Jeff then runs down the ramp and he rolls into the ring under the bottom rope. Jeff gets up and he looks at Seth. Seth stands near the top right turnbuckle. Jeff then climbs the bottom left turnbuckle and he poses. The fans cheer. Jeff climbs down and he hands the WWE Tag Team Title to the referee. The referee hands the title to April. Jeff and Seth stare down. The Hardy Boyz music fades. Jeff and Seth walk around the ring.

The bell rings.

Seth and Jeff continue to walk around the ring. Seth puts his hand up. Jeff takes Seth's hand. Seth then kicks Jeff in the gut. Jeff holds his gut. Seth pounds Jeff on the back. Seth locks Jeff in a side headlock. Jeff backs up into the ropes and he whips Seth into the ropes. Seth comes off the ropes. Jeff throws a back elbow. Seth ducks under it and he hits the ropes again. Jeff throws a clothesline. Seth ducks under it and he stops and he turns to Jeff and he jumps and he hits a dropkick. Jeff gets up and he turns to Seth. Seth lifts Jeff and he connects a body slam. Jeff gets up and Seth hits a kick to the gut. Jeff holds his gut. Seth lifts Jeff and he connects a suplex. Seth pins Jeff.

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Jeff kicks out. Seth and Jeff get up. Seth punches Jeff in the face 3x. Jeff kicks Seth in the gut and he whips him into the top right turnbuckle. Jeff kicks Seth in the gut 3x. Jeff then turns and he runs to the other side of the ring. Jeff turns and he runs back at Seth. Jeff jumps and he connects a dropkick to the chest. Seth holds his chest as he drops to a knee. Jeff punches Seth in the face 3x. Seth gets back up and Jeff shoves him back into the turnbuckle. Jeff throws his shoulder into Seth's gut 3x. Seth pounds Jeff on the back 3x. Jeff drops to a knee. Seth punches Jeff in the face then he pulls him up. Seth kicks Jeff in the gut and then he lifts him up and he connects a powerbomb. Seth pins Jeff.

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Jeff kicks out. Seth gets up and he runs into the ropes. Seth runs up to Jeff and he jumps and he connects an elbow drop to the chest. Jeff holds his chest. Seth pins Jeff.

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Jeff kicks out. Seth gets up and he stomps on Jeff's chest 5x. Jeff gets up to a knee. Seth punches Jeff in the face 3x. Seth pulls him up and he goes to whip him into the top left turnbuckle. Jeff counters him and he whips Seth into the turnbuckle. Jeff runs at Seth and he goes to throw his shoulder into Seth's gut. Seth moves out of the way and Jeff runs shoulder first into the ring post. Jeff holds his shoulder as he drops to his knees. Seth smirks and he pulls Jeff up. Jeff punches Seth in the gut. Seth pounds Jeff on the back 5x. Jeff punches Seth in the gut 5x. Jeff then turns and hits the ropes. Seth hits a back elbow. Seth pins Jeff.

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Jeff kicks out. Seth gets up and he pulls Jeff up. Seth punches Jeff in the face. Jeff stumbles. Seth hits another punch to the face. Jeff stumbles into the ropes. Seth whips Jeff into the bottom right turnbuckle. Seth follows Jeff. Jeff jumps up on the turnbuckle and he jumps at Seth and he hits whisper in the wind. Jeff and Seth get up. Jeff hits a russian leg sweep. Jeff gets up and he takes Seth's legs and he jumps and he connects a double leg drop to the gut. Jeff then pins Seth.

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Seth kicks out. Jeff gets up. Seth rolls from the ring. Seth stands near the announce table. Jeff rolls from the ring and he punches Seth in the face 5x. Jeff then hits a dropkick. Seth falls to the floor. Jeff then jumps up and he poses. The fans cheer. Jeff then gets under the ring and he pulls out a ladder. The fans cheer. Jeff stands the ladder up at ringside. Seth gets up. Jeff hits a kick to the gut. Seth holds his gut. Jeff then rolls Seth onto the announce table. Jeff then climbs to the top of the ladder. Jeff poses and he jumps and he goes for the swanton bomb. Seth rolls off the table and Jeff puts himself through the table.

Fans: Ohhh!

Seth pulls Jeff up and he rolls him into the ring. Seth rolls into the ring and he pulls Jeff up. Seth kicks him in the gut then he hits the ropes. Seth runs up to Jeff and he jumps and he connects the curb stomp. Seth pins Jeff.

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Seth's music hits. The fans boo. Triple H walks out on the stage and he claps his hands. Seth stands and he raises his arms as he looks at the fans.

Jr: Seth Rollins won! That means a rematch is set up for Backlash.

King: Oh boy. This is great.

Jr: Triple H and Seth Rollins will be getting a rematch for the tag team titles at Backlash.

Seth climbs up on the bottom left turnbuckle and he poses. Triple H claps as he looks at Seth. Seth looks at Triple H. Triple H gives Seth a double thumbs up. Seth smiles and he gives a thumbs up back.

[Stephanie McMahon]

Jr: Welcome back to Raw. What an interesting night it has been. Two more matches have been made for Backlash. Seth Rollins just defeated Jeff Hardy and with that win. A rematch is set up at Backlash. Triple H and Seth Rollins will get a rematch at the WWE Tag Team Titles. And folks. Charlotte Flair has challenged Mickie James to a one on one match and the Women's title will be on the line.

King: Backlash is gonna be great Jr. I can't wait.

Randy Orton's music hits. The fans boo. Orton walks out on the stage and he looks out at the fans.

Jr: Its time for the main event. Here comes The Viper.

King: Orton looks to be in great shape Jr.

Orton stands on the stage and he poses.

Jr: Orton lost in tag team action last week. Tonight he gets a shot at the Intercontinental Title. But he has to go through Shawn Michaels to do it.

Orton walks down the ramp.

Jr: Randy Orton put on a good match against Stone Cold last week but The Rattlesnake won.

King: But is was a tag team match Jr. Don't forget that.

Orton gets in the ring and he walks up to the top right turnbuckle and he climbs it and he poses.

Jr: Folks Stephanie McMahon has made this a no dq match. So this match up will continue until we have a champion.

Orton climbs down and he turns to the entrance way. Orton's music fades and Shawn's music hits. The fans cheer. Shawn walks out on the stage. Shawn stands on the stage and he poses. Fireworks shoot off on the stage. Shawn then walks down the ramp and he climbs into the ring. Shawn steps out into the center of the ring and he poses again. Orton stands near the top right turnbuckle. Shawn then climbs the bottom right turnbuckle and he points at the fans. Shawn climbs down and his music fades. Shawn turns to Orton and they stare down. The referee shows the Intercontinental Title to the fans. The referee then hands the title to April at ringside.

The bell rings.

Orton and Shawn walk around the ring. Orton and Shawn lock up in the center of the ring. Orton overpowers Shawn and he backs him up into the bottom right turnbuckle. The referee calls for a clean break. Shawn puts his hands up. Orton does the same as he steps back into the center of the ring. Shawn steps out into the center of the ring. Orton and Shawn walk around the ring. They lock up again. Shawn locks Orton in a side headlock. Orton backs Shawn up into the ropes and then he backs Shawn up into the bottom left turnbuckle. The referee calls for a clean break. The referee then gets between the two. Shawn puts his hands up. Orton then punches Shawn in the face. Shawn holds his jaw. The referee looks at Shawn then at Orton. Orton shrugs his shoulders. Shawn looks at Orton. Orton steps out into the center of the ring. Shawn steps out and the two walk around the ring. Shawn and Orton lock up again. This time Shawn overpowers Orton and he backs him up into the top right turnbuckle. The referee calls for a clean break. Orton and Shawn put their hands up. Shawn takes a step back and then he punches Orton in the face. Orton holds his jaw and the fans cheer. Shawn smirks as he backs up into the center of the ring. Orton steps out and Shawn and Orton lock up again. Shawn locks Orton in a side headlock. Orton drops to a knee. Shawn works the hold. Orton gets up and he lifts Shawn and he connects a back suplex. Orton gets up and he stands above Shawn. Shawn gets up and Orton punches him in the face 3x. Orton hits a kick to the gut. Shawn stumbles back into the ropes. Orton pounds Shawn on the back. Shawn stumbles as he walks toward the bottom right turnbuckle. Orton shoves Shawn back into the turnbuckle. Orton kicks Shawn in the gut 3x. Shawn punches Orton in the face 5x. Orton hits an elbow to the head. Shawn holds his head. Orton takes Shawn by the hair and he takes a few steps back. Orton hits a knee to the gut then he lifts Shawn and he connects a suplex. Orton pins Shawn.

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Shawn kicks out. Orton and Shawn get up. Orton kicks Shawn in the gut. Shawn holds his gut. Orton punches Shawn in the face 3x. Shawn stumbles back into the ropes. Orton takes Shawn and he goes to whip him into the ropes. Shawn counters and he whips him into the ropes. Orton comes off the ropes and Shawn throws a back elbow. Orton ducks under it and he hits the ropes again. Shawn jumps and he connects a dropkick. Orton gets up and he turns to Shawn. Shawn jumps and he connects another dropkick. Orton gets back up and he turns to Shawn. Shawn jumps and he connects another dropkick. Orton rolls from the ring and he stumbles over to the barricade. The fans pat Orton on the back. Shawn walks up to the bottom left turnbuckle. Shawn climbs the turnbuckle and he looks at Orton. Orton turns to Shawn. Shawn jumps and he connects a diving crossbody. The fans cheer. Shawn gets up and he looks at the fans. Orton holds his chest as he lays on the floor. The fans pat Shawn on the back. Shawn turns and he looks at Orton. Orton gets up to a knee. Shawn punches Orton in the face 3x. Orton gets up and Shawn punches him in the face 3x. Orton hits a knee to the gut. Orton takes Shawn by the hair and he goes to bash him into the ring post. Shawn blocks it and he hits an elbow to the gut. Orton holds his gut. Shawn punches him in the face 3x. Shawn then takes Orton by the head and he bashes his head into the ring. Orton stumbles down to a knee. Shawn pounds Orton on the back 5x. Orton gets up and Shawn kicks him in the gut. Orton takes Shawn by the hair and he throws him spine first into the barricade. Shawn screams in pain.

Fans: Ohhh!

Jr: Oh no! Shawn Michaels with the bad back and all. The Viper has struck!

Orton stares at Shawn. Orton walks over to him and he takes him by the hair and he pulls him up. Orton hits an uppercut. Shawn stumbles back into the barricade. Orton punches Shawn in the face 5x. Orton beats Shawn down to the floor. Orton punches Shawn in the face 5x. Orton then stomps on Shawn's chest 5x. Orton then turns and he walks back to the ring. Orton turns back to Shawn. Orton stares at him and then he runs at him and he hits a knee to the head smashing Shawn's head into the barricade. Shawn drops to the floor.

Fans: Ohhh!

Jr: Oh what a shot to the head!

King: The Viper is all over Shawn Michaels.

Jr: Shawn is hurt folks. This could be it here.

Orton rolls Shawn into the ring. Orton rolls in and he pins Shawn.

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Shawn kicks out. Orton gets up to his knees. Shawn's back is hurting.

Jr: Shawn is still fighting. You better believe no matter how hurt he is. Shawn will keep fighting.

Shawn sits on the mat. Orton kicks Shawn in the back. Shawn screams in pain. Orton hits Shawn with an elbow to the head. Orton then kicks him in the back again. Shawn screams. Orton turns and he hits the ropes. Orton runs up to Shawn and he connects a dropkick to the back. Shawn screams in pain as he lays back on the mat. Orton gets up and he hits the ropes. Orton runs up to Shawn and he connects an elbow drop to the chest. Shawn holds his chest as he rolls over on his side. Orton kicks Shawn in the spine. Shawn screams in pain. Orton turns and he hits the ropes. Orton runs up to Shawn and he jumps and he connects a knee drop to the back. Orton pins Shawn.

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Shawn kicks out. Orton gets up to his knees and he puts his hands on his hips. Shawn rolls over near the ropes and he uses the ropes to pull himself up. Orton walks up to Shawn and he locks his arms around him. Orton goes for the belly to back suplex. Shawn hits Orton in the head with an elbow. Orton stumbles out into the center of the ring. Shawn walks over to Orton. Orton kicks Shawn in the gut and he connects a ddt. Shawn lays on the mat. Orton gets up and he walks over to the bottom right turnbuckle and he looks back at Shawn. Shawn is still down. Orton climbs the turnbuckle and he jumps and he goes for an elbow drop. Shawn rolls out of the way. Orton crashes into the mat. Orton and Shawn get up. Shawn lifts Orton and he connects an atomic drop. Orton stumbles. Shawn punches Orton in the face 5x. Shawn kicks him in the gut. Orton stumbles down to a knee. Shawn pulls Orton up and he shoves him back into the ropes. Shawn whips Orton into the ropes. Orton comes off the ropes and Shawn hits a back elbow. Orton gets up and he stumbles as he turns to Shawn. Shawn kicks Orton in the gut and he connects a ddt. Shawn pins Orton.

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Orton kicks out. Shawn and Orton get up. Shawn locks Orton in a side headlock. Orton backs up into the ropes and he whips Shawn into the ropes. Shawn comes off the ropes and Orton throws a clothesline. Shawn ducks under it and he hits the ropes again. Shawn dives to the mat and he rolls Orton up for a pin.

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Orton kicks out. Shawn gets up and he stumbles into the ropes. Shawn's back is hurting him. Orton gets up. Orton walks over to Shawn. Shawn punches Orton in the gut. Orton holds his gut and then he takes Shawn by the hair and he punches him in the face 3x. Shawn kicks Orton in the gut. Orton stumbles back into the center of the ring. Shawn punches Orton in the face. Shawn then lifts Orton and he connects a body slam. Orton gets up and he stumbles into the ropes. Orton grabs the top rope. Shawn runs at Orton. Orton lowers his head and he throws Shawn up. Shawn flips up over the top rope and he lands on the edge of the ring. Orton turns to Shawn. Shawn throws a punch. Orton blocks it and he punches Shawn in the jaw. Shawn falls to floor. Orton smirks as he looks at Shawn. Shawn gets up and he turns to the ring. Orton reaches out and he grabs Shawn by the hair. Shawn punches Orton in the face. Orton lets go and he stumbles back into the center of the ring. Shawn climbs back up on the edge of the ring. Shawn starts to climb into the ring. Orton runs up to Shawn and he sets up for a rope hung ddt. Orton smirks as he looks at the fans. Orton then connects a rope hung ddt.

Fans: Ohhh!

Jr: Oh man. What a ddt.

Orton stands above Shawn and he poses. The fans boo. Orton rolls Shawn over on his back and he pins him.

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Shawn kicks out. The fans cheer. Orton and Shawn get up. Orton shoves Shawn back into the ropes and he whips him into the ropes. Shawn comes off the ropes and Orton sets up for a back body drop. Shawn stops and he kicks Orton in the face. Orton stumbles back into the ropes. Orton comes off the ropes and Shawn hits a dropkick. Orton gets up and Shawn lifts him and he connects an atomic drop and then he connects a suplex. Orton lays on the mat. Shawn gets up and he climbs the top right turnbuckle. The fans cheer. Shawn jumps and he connects a diving elbow drop. Orton holds his chest. Shawn and Orton lay on the mat. Shawn kicks up. The fans cheer. Shawn jumps around the ring and he walks up to the top left turnbuckle. Shawn grabs the top rope and he stomps the mat 3x. Orton gets up and he turns to Shawn. Shawn goes for Sweet Chin Music. Orton catches Shawn's foot and he spins him around. Shawn spins around and he jumps and he connects a dropkick. Orton falls to the mat. Shawn walks to Orton and he takes his head. Orton gets free and he quickly gets free and he rolls from the ring. The fans boo as Orton stares at Shawn. Shawn stands in the center of the ring then he rolls from the ring. Shawn walks up to Orton and he punches him in the face. Orton stumbles. Shawn drives Orton spine first into the steel ring post. Orton screams and he falls to the floor. The fans cheer. Shawn gets angry and he turns to April. Shawn walks to her and he motions for her to move. Shawn takes the chair she was sitting in and he folds it up. Orton rolls into the ring and he rolls out toward the center of the ring. Shawn rolls into the ring and he walks to Orton. Orton is up to a knee. Shawn raises the chair to hit Orton. Orton punches Shawn in the gut. Shawn drops the chair and he holds his gut. Orton then hits a backbreaker. Shawn screams in pain as he lays on the mat. Orton gets up to his knees and he looks at Shawn. Orton stays on the mat and he pounds the mat. Shawn gets up and he stumbles. Shawn turns to Orton. Orton jumps and he connects the RKO ontop of the steel chair.

Fans: Ohhhh!

Jr: The Viper strikes! RKO ontop of the steel chair!

King: Yes! Come on Orton!

Orton smirks and then he pins Shawn.

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Orton's music hits. The fans boo. Orton gets up to his knees and he smiles as he looks at the fans. Orton gets up and the referee raises his arm.

Jr: Orton's done it!

April: The winner of the match and new Intercontinental Champion! The Viper! Randy Orton!

April gets in the ring and she hands the title to Orton. Orton smiles and he takes the title. Orton looks at it. April starts to leave the ring but Orton takes her hand. April looks startled as she looks at Orton. Orton smiles at her and then he kisses her hand. April can't help but smile. Orton then looks at the fans and April raises Orton's arm. Orton smiles and he raises the title.

King: Hey. What does Randy Orton have that I don't Jr?

Jr: A beautiful woman posing with him. And the Intercontinental Title.

King: Way to rub it in Jr.

Orton helps April from the ring. Orton then climbs the bottom right turnbuckle. Orton smiles and he raises the title.

Jr: Love him or hate him. Randy Orton is the new Intercontinental Champion.

King: And I get the feeling that he will be champion for along time Jr. A very long time.

Orton looks at the title and then he looks back at the fans. Orton climbs down off the turnbuckle and he puts the title on his shoulder. Orton stands in the center of the ring and he raises his arm.