4th Week of June - Everblades Arena, Fort Myers, Florida


Ratings : 6.10


An ad for the King Of The Ring is shown. The ad praises all the Raw Superstars who are involved in the PPV stating that they will destroy the Smackdown! guys and dominate the PPV just like Raw dominates the wrestling shows. The ad ended with the announcement that tonight the last Raw participant in the tournament will be picked.
Raw opening


Eric Bischoff made his way to the ring and announced that tonight the last two participants for the KOTR and QOTR tournaments will be unveiled. He added that to this moment he is very proud of the Raw Superstars already chosen to represent Raw in the PPV and he is sure Stephanie's wrestlers won't stand a chance against them...Just like she won't stand a chance against him! Bischoff continued saying that he really enjoyed his last week performance against "Stephanie" that he decided to do it again!!! At this moment the music of Stephanie hit and Jericho dressed as Stephanie with a wig and all arrived. The Raw GM told the crowd they were about to witness what is going to happen at the KOTR. He dodged every "move" attempted by "Stephanie" and made fun of "her" insulting "her" while dodging some moves a la Matrix. Eventually, Bischoff slightly touched "Stephanie" who sank to "her" knees begging Bischoff to spare "her" life and that "she" is ready to grant him any wish he wants.
All of a sudden, Lita's music hit in the arena and the women's champion made her entrance while having a good laugh with what was going on in the ring. Lita said it was just great but there is just something that doesn't look right...oh yeah, she found it, the representation needs the real Steph! Lita thus called her servant to humiliate her one more time. Stephanie, compelled to obey Lita's every whim, was told to prostrate herself in front of Bischoff and to recognize his superiority over her. Bischoff even wanted her to lick his shoes! At the very moment Stephanie got on all fours, Trish's music played in the arena and Jericho's partner in crime joined the little group in the ring. Trish told Lita that she was sick and tired of her humiliating the poor Stephanie for whom she has a great deal of admiration! However, things are about to change because as soon as she becomes the Queen of the Ring, she said, she would deal with Lita personally! No sooner had she finished her sentence that she gave the Women's champion a Chick Kick straight to the head! Lita stumbled and hit Stephanie who was on all fours behind her thus making Lita fall!

1) The New Age Outlaws defeat Matt Hardy and Tajiri in 4:17 with the Pump Handle Slam of Road Dogg on Matt.

An ad for the tag team tournament is aired.
The Coach appeared backstage and told the cameraman that Mr. Bischoff has just made his mind about the two last qualifying matches. He told them to follow him to Bischoff's office. On their way they met Team Angle who also happened to be willing to see the General Manager. Once in Bischoff's office, they were all surprised to see Bischoff button his shirt and Stacy adjust her skirt. Eric Bischoff announced that Stacy Keibler would face Torrie Wilson for the last spot in the QOTR tournament and the match is next. Stacy was on her way out when Bischoff slapped her ass! He continued announcing that as far as the KOTR tournament is concerned he has decided to pit against each other two men with some scores to settle: The Big Show and Brock Lesnar! Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin then told Bischoff they thought they were underused and said they were longing for an opportunity to shine. The Raw GM granted them this opportunity in giving them a handicap match against Triple H tonight!

2) Torrie Wilson defeats Stacy Keibler in 1:55 with a Rolling Clutch Pin and advances the Queen of the Ring tournament.

A historic moment happened with the combination of Raw's two successful segments all in one: "The Highlight Blonde"!!! Trish Stratus and Chris Jericho were both the hosts and the guests of the show and they kept on praising each other showing video clips of their respective exploits. Just like Bischoff did, they decided to show the fans what was about to happen at the King Of The Ring with them so let's meet the participants. At this moment, a group of midgets embodying all the wrestlers and Divas qualified for the tournaments. Trish and Y2J ridiculised them either pinning them with one foot or grabbing some under one arm or even spanking them. Eventually, it didn't take long before the real wrestlers from Raw ran toward the ring for some retaliation! Obviously, Trish and Jericho fled. Bischoff almost immediately interfered with security guards ordering them to prevent these wrestlers to hurt the hottest stars of his shows: Jericho and Trish.
Stacy who was watching backstage became jealous when Bischoff was all smile with Trish and came very close to her.

3) Brock Lesnar defeats The Big Show in 14:29 (that is to say 31 seconds before the time limit) with several F-5. Lesnar is the last man to enter the King Of The Ring tournament.

Protected by the security, Jericho told Bischoff that he wants to face Randy Orton tonight because last week he stole Y2J's spotlights in defeating Brock. Bischoff reminded him that it was his idea after all if in the end Orton took Jericho's place. Y2J quickly answered that it was a small detail but the fact is if Orton can beat Lesnar then he wants to show the world that he doesn't have to beat Brock to show he's the best man, all he has to do is to beat Orton, the man who beat Lesnar.
Stacy Keibler stormed in the women's locker room and ripped Trish's clothes!!!
After the commercial break, Brock Lesnar was interviewed about his victory over the Big Show as well as Jericho's cowardice when he refused to face him. Brock said that one way or another, he'd get his hands on Jericho and hoped that it'd happen at the KOTR. Hardly had he the time to start a new sentence that Trish Stratus walked in front of them furious to discover her precious clothes ruined, she shouted that this Lita bitch wouldn't get away with this. As she was saying this, she threw her clothes and her thong ended on Brock's head...

4) Triple H (w/ Shawn Michaels) defeats Team Angle in 15:01 with a cover on Shelton after the use of the sledge-hammer given by Michaels (after the latter knocked the referee).

Backstage, there was a lot of tension between Shawn Michaels and Triple H. The Game told HBK that he could have won without his help as he didn't need the use of a sledge-hammer to beat someone like Benjamin. Michaels told him that from his point of view, Hunter was in trouble and that's why he decided to help him. As the argument grew louder and louder, they heard someone laugh at them. Chris Jericho arrived laughing telling them not to quarrel like little girls since the matter of the fact is that he is the best wrestler the company has ever seen in a while. As Y2J resumed his way to the ring arena, HBK and Triple H agreed to take care of him as soon as possible.

5) Chris Jericho defeats Randy Orton in 4:21 with the Walls Of Jericho.

The show ended with all the KOTR and QOTR participants saying a little word about the tournament and their odds to win it. However, once again, when HBK's turn arrived, there was some tension between him and Triple H since Shawn Michaels would face The Game for the belt if he were to win the tournament.



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