11/14 RAW Tribute Show
Monday November 14, 2005
Tonight's show is a tribute to Eddie Guerrero. There are no titles on the line tonight and no angles are mentioned. The show is similar to the RAW that took place the night after Owen Hart died. In addition to the matches, they had emotional interviews with the wrestlers talking about Eddie and clips of highlights of his career.
- The wrestler's of both brands are on the ramp, when the 10 bell salute is rung in honor of Eddie Guerrero. There is then a video tribute to Eddie to the song Hurt by Johnny Cash. There is also a low rider on the top of the ramp in tribute to Eddie. During the commercial breaks, superstars were talking about Eddie and highlights of his career were broadcast on WWE Unlimited.
- John Cena says that Eddie taught him about heart
- Clip of Eddie spraying The Big Show with sewage
The Big Show & Kane vs MNM - This is battle between the tag team champions of RAW & SmackDown!. During the match there is a scroll that on MSNBC there will be a special tribute to Eddie Guerrero on the Rita Cosby Show at 9PM. TBS & Kane use their size to take advantage in the beginning. Melina interferes and MNM uses the title belts on Kane to take the advantage. Kane makes the tag to the 500 pound plus TBS to get the advantage. When Melina tries to interfere, TBS gives Melina a kiss. TBS & Kane give the double choke slam to Johnny Nitro to get the win. Winners: Kane & The Big Show
-Lillian Garcia talks about Eddie. Her fondest memory was when they went to Iraq together last year and the way Eddie interacted with the troops.
- Clip of Eddie Guerrero messing around with Kurt Angle’s belongings in the ring
Kurt Angle vs Shelton Benjamin - The announcers talk about WrestleMania XX and the battle between Angle & Guerrero. Angle controls the beginning of the match. Shelton gets his second wind and tries to give Angle the t-bone suplex but Angle tries to reverse it into the ankle lock. Shelton misses the stinger splash and is hit by several German Suplexes by Angle. Angle then hits the Angle Slam but can’t get the win. Shelton hits a German Suplex on Angle from the top ropes. Angle won’t be pinned. When Shelton walks over Angle, Angle applies the Ankle Lock to get the win. Winner: Kurt Angle
-Shawn Michaels talks about Eddie. He says that they never wrestled against each other. They had a bond because they are both born-again Christians. Shawn then talks religiously and says that this is the first time a WWE brought all the wrestlers together in prayer.
- Clips of Eddie & Chavo Guerrero lying, cheating, & stealing.
- Chavo Guerrero talks about his uncle and says was more like his bigger brother. He says their first match against each other was when they were 4 & 7. They would wrestle each other during the intermissions at Gory Guerrero’s shows. They had to stop because people were watching them and not buying the concessions. He mentions that his dream came true when they were tag team champions together. He ends by saying that Eddie is a great inspiration to him in all aspects of his life.
Shawn Michaels vs Rey Mysterio Jr. - Rey was one of Eddie’s best friends in the business. Eddie & Rey were former tag team champions together and just finished a big feud that involved each other’s family members. This match is one of the few dream matches that has never happened before. Both men wrestle a clean match that features good wrestling action. The announcers talk about Shawn Michael’s trainer Jose Lothario and mention the feuds he used to have with the Guerrero family. The match is interrupted by a commercial break with Shawn on the floor. The match returns with Shawn having the sleeper hold applied on Mysterio. The announcers point out that Eddie Guerrero is the only former luchador to become a World Champion. A few minutes later, Shawn hits the elbow off the top rope. Shawn misses the sweet chin music. Rey then hits the 619 and follows it up with a leg drop off the ropes to get the win. A very emotional Rey Mysterio and Shawn Michaels shake hands and hug after the match. Winner: Rey Mysterio
-Batista says he found out about Eddie by getting a call from Dr. Rios. Eddie’s current partner is shown crying. He talks about how Eddie helped him out with both personal problems and how to be the champ and deal with the pressure that came with.
- The Hurt video tribute is shown again
Diva Battle Royal featuring RAW & SmackDown! Diva’s - Ashley, Maria, Christy Hemme, Victoria, Melina, Jillian Hall, Mickie James, Candice Michelle & Trish Stratus were the participants in the match. The announcers state that Eddie loved the mamma cita’s. The match comes down to Melina and Trish Stratus. Melina eliminates Stratus when Trish misses the Stratusfasction. Winner: Melina
- Rey Mysterio talks about his friend Eddie and how their families have bonded. Rey is very emotional and ends the segment by taking off his mask. The cameras do not show Rey’s face.
-Clip of Eddie Guerrero celebrating with Chris Benoit at the end of WrestleMania XX.
Eugene vs Simon Dean - Dean offers Eugene a bar and Eugene tries it thinking it is candy. Eugene takes control but is distracted by Dean’s Segway. When he tries to ride it he is attacked from behind. Eugene Hulk’s up hits the Rock Bottom on Dean to get the win. After the match, Eugene steals the Segway. Winner: Eugene
- Chris Benoit is on and says that Eddie is his best friend. He talks about the years they spent on the road together. He says that Eddie was a person that led by example. Chris then says that he loves Eddie and his family. He says that his prayers & thoughts are with them. He then breaks down when he says he loves and misses him.
- Clip of Eddie winning the WWE World Title from Brock Lesnar
- Triple H talks about Eddie. He says that Eddie was one of the best. In the ring he could do anything and he could change the fans emotions at will. Personally, Triple H will remember him as an inspiration for the way he overcame his problems.
Ric Flair vs William Regal - This match ends with Ric Flair hitting the figure four lock on Regal to get the win by submission. Winner: Ric Flair
-Stephanie McMahon talks about Eddie. She first met him when he was trying to decide whether to make the jump from WCW. She didn’t know what to expect but was taken aback by how humble he was. She complemented him on his range of emotions and said how he could control the crowd and loved them. She last spoke to him on Friday. He said that he was going to be champ again and wanted her and her father to know that. She mentions how much he loved his family and broke down crying.
-Clip of Eddie accidentally beating Chyna for the I-C Title
John Cena vs Randy Orton w/Bob Orton - This is another dream match that the fans have never seen before. Cena is the WWE Champ and Orton is the youngest ever World Champ. Randy controls the first few minutes of the match. Cena gets his second wind and hits the 5 knuckle sandwich. When Cena tries to hit the FU, Bob Orton comes into the ring and attacks Cena. Cena takes on both men and hits the FU on Randy Orton. Winner: John Cena by DQ
The show ends with John Cena laying an Eddie Guerrero shirt on the floor and putting his WWE title on the shirt. He leaves the ring and the show ends with the camera focused on the shirt with Eddie’s name and belt. The announcers say that Eddie was a champion in the ring and in life.
Match Results
- The wrestler's of both brands are on the ramp, when the 10 bell salute is rung in honor of Eddie Guerrero. There is then a video tribute to Eddie to the song Hurt by Johnny Cash. There is also a low rider on the top of the ramp in tribute to Eddie. During the commercial breaks, superstars were talking about Eddie and highlights of his career were broadcast on WWE Unlimited.
- John Cena says that Eddie taught him about heart
- Clip of Eddie spraying The Big Show with sewage
The Big Show & Kane vs MNM - This is battle between the tag team champions of RAW & SmackDown!. During the match there is a scroll that on MSNBC there will be a special tribute to Eddie Guerrero on the Rita Cosby Show at 9PM. TBS & Kane use their size to take advantage in the beginning. Melina interferes and MNM uses the title belts on Kane to take the advantage. Kane makes the tag to the 500 pound plus TBS to get the advantage. When Melina tries to interfere, TBS gives Melina a kiss. TBS & Kane give the double choke slam to Johnny Nitro to get the win. Winners: Kane & The Big Show
-Lillian Garcia talks about Eddie. Her fondest memory was when they went to Iraq together last year and the way Eddie interacted with the troops.
- Clip of Eddie Guerrero messing around with Kurt Angle’s belongings in the ring
Kurt Angle vs Shelton Benjamin - The announcers talk about WrestleMania XX and the battle between Angle & Guerrero. Angle controls the beginning of the match. Shelton gets his second wind and tries to give Angle the t-bone suplex but Angle tries to reverse it into the ankle lock. Shelton misses the stinger splash and is hit by several German Suplexes by Angle. Angle then hits the Angle Slam but can’t get the win. Shelton hits a German Suplex on Angle from the top ropes. Angle won’t be pinned. When Shelton walks over Angle, Angle applies the Ankle Lock to get the win. Winner: Kurt Angle
-Shawn Michaels talks about Eddie. He says that they never wrestled against each other. They had a bond because they are both born-again Christians. Shawn then talks religiously and says that this is the first time a WWE brought all the wrestlers together in prayer.
- Clips of Eddie & Chavo Guerrero lying, cheating, & stealing.
- Chavo Guerrero talks about his uncle and says was more like his bigger brother. He says their first match against each other was when they were 4 & 7. They would wrestle each other during the intermissions at Gory Guerrero’s shows. They had to stop because people were watching them and not buying the concessions. He mentions that his dream came true when they were tag team champions together. He ends by saying that Eddie is a great inspiration to him in all aspects of his life.
Shawn Michaels vs Rey Mysterio Jr. - Rey was one of Eddie’s best friends in the business. Eddie & Rey were former tag team champions together and just finished a big feud that involved each other’s family members. This match is one of the few dream matches that has never happened before. Both men wrestle a clean match that features good wrestling action. The announcers talk about Shawn Michael’s trainer Jose Lothario and mention the feuds he used to have with the Guerrero family. The match is interrupted by a commercial break with Shawn on the floor. The match returns with Shawn having the sleeper hold applied on Mysterio. The announcers point out that Eddie Guerrero is the only former luchador to become a World Champion. A few minutes later, Shawn hits the elbow off the top rope. Shawn misses the sweet chin music. Rey then hits the 619 and follows it up with a leg drop off the ropes to get the win. A very emotional Rey Mysterio and Shawn Michaels shake hands and hug after the match. Winner: Rey Mysterio
-Batista says he found out about Eddie by getting a call from Dr. Rios. Eddie’s current partner is shown crying. He talks about how Eddie helped him out with both personal problems and how to be the champ and deal with the pressure that came with.
- The Hurt video tribute is shown again
Diva Battle Royal featuring RAW & SmackDown! Diva’s - Ashley, Maria, Christy Hemme, Victoria, Melina, Jillian Hall, Mickie James, Candice Michelle & Trish Stratus were the participants in the match. The announcers state that Eddie loved the mamma cita’s. The match comes down to Melina and Trish Stratus. Melina eliminates Stratus when Trish misses the Stratusfasction. Winner: Melina
- Rey Mysterio talks about his friend Eddie and how their families have bonded. Rey is very emotional and ends the segment by taking off his mask. The cameras do not show Rey’s face.
-Clip of Eddie Guerrero celebrating with Chris Benoit at the end of WrestleMania XX.
Eugene vs Simon Dean - Dean offers Eugene a bar and Eugene tries it thinking it is candy. Eugene takes control but is distracted by Dean’s Segway. When he tries to ride it he is attacked from behind. Eugene Hulk’s up hits the Rock Bottom on Dean to get the win. After the match, Eugene steals the Segway. Winner: Eugene
- Chris Benoit is on and says that Eddie is his best friend. He talks about the years they spent on the road together. He says that Eddie was a person that led by example. Chris then says that he loves Eddie and his family. He says that his prayers & thoughts are with them. He then breaks down when he says he loves and misses him.
- Clip of Eddie winning the WWE World Title from Brock Lesnar
- Triple H talks about Eddie. He says that Eddie was one of the best. In the ring he could do anything and he could change the fans emotions at will. Personally, Triple H will remember him as an inspiration for the way he overcame his problems.
Ric Flair vs William Regal - This match ends with Ric Flair hitting the figure four lock on Regal to get the win by submission. Winner: Ric Flair
-Stephanie McMahon talks about Eddie. She first met him when he was trying to decide whether to make the jump from WCW. She didn’t know what to expect but was taken aback by how humble he was. She complemented him on his range of emotions and said how he could control the crowd and loved them. She last spoke to him on Friday. He said that he was going to be champ again and wanted her and her father to know that. She mentions how much he loved his family and broke down crying.
-Clip of Eddie accidentally beating Chyna for the I-C Title
John Cena vs Randy Orton w/Bob Orton - This is another dream match that the fans have never seen before. Cena is the WWE Champ and Orton is the youngest ever World Champ. Randy controls the first few minutes of the match. Cena gets his second wind and hits the 5 knuckle sandwich. When Cena tries to hit the FU, Bob Orton comes into the ring and attacks Cena. Cena takes on both men and hits the FU on Randy Orton. Winner: John Cena by DQ
The show ends with John Cena laying an Eddie Guerrero shirt on the floor and putting his WWE title on the shirt. He leaves the ring and the show ends with the camera focused on the shirt with Eddie’s name and belt. The announcers say that Eddie was a champion in the ring and in life.
Match Results
The Big Show & Kane beat MNM
Kurt Angle beat Shelton Benjamin
Rey Mysterio Jr. beat Shawn Michaels
Melina wins the Diva Battle Royal
Eugene beat Simon Dean
Ric Flair beat William Regal
John Cena beat Randy Orton by DQ
Comments
i am glad that John Cena won that match against randy Orton
im glad that melina won the diva battle melinas so cute
eddie guerrero is the best wrestler ever
viva la raza