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          on September 2004 at 9:00pm

Interview:
Chamber participants...
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The six superstars that will enter the Elimination Chamber engage in a war of
words.


Evolution (Batista and Randy Orton) defeated The New Rockers when Orton pinned
Jannetty after a flying cross body press in 0:11:19.
Rating: ** 1/4

Jannetty was the one getting pinned this time, but he still seemed disappointed
with Al Snow for not attempting a save.  Evolution prove that they're ready to
take the tag titles from the Bashams.


Match with Special Referee Brian Kendrick:
Rey Mysterio pinned Ultimo Dragon with the West Coast Pop in 0:11:46.
Rating: **** 1/4

As Rey headed to the back celebrating his victory, Kendrick attempted to go
after a downed Ultimo Dragon.  However, Dragon fought back and ended up locking
in the Dragon Sleeper on the Cruiserweight Champ.  However, Dragon's joy didn't
last long, as Kane rushed to ringside and gave him a choke slam.


Interview:
The IC Champ speaks on Goldberg...
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Chris Benoit intends on going it alone against Goldberg at Unforgiven, giving
Paul Heyman the night off for the Pay Per View.


Match with Managers Banned From Ringside:
Goldberg defeated Jamie Noble via pinfall in 0:14:35.
Rating: **** 1/4

The streak increases to 5 and 0, with a big win for Goldberg.


Interview:
Possibly the last ever Highlight Reel...
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Jericho interviews the Mountie, who goes on to attack an uninvited Ken Shamrock
with the Cattle Prod.


Eddie Guerrero and Christian and Edge and Kurt Angle battled to a
double countout in 0:03:47.
Rating: ** 3/4

A short match, though fairly good while it lasted.  At Unforgiven, Edge will
face Eddie, while Christian goes one on one with Angle.


Rob Van Dam pinned Kevin Nash with the Five Star Frog Splash in 0:10:59.
Rating: *** 3/4

A fine match, with RVD coming out as the victor.


No-Countout-No-DQ-Triangle Match:
The Undertaker and The Big Show defeated Triple H and Jeff Jarrett and
Steve Austin and The Rock:
         x HHH beat Rock via a small package in 0:12:18
         x Undertaker beat Jarrett via the Choke Slam in 0:30:04
Rating: ***
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Big Show attacked Undertaker almost immediately after the match.  He tried to
set up the Taker for a Showstopper, but Taker grabbed Show in a choke of his
own.  As both men attempted to gain the upper hand, the Rock and Stone Cold
ran down to ringside.

Austin nailed Big Show with a stunner, while Rock hit a Rock Bottom on the
Taker.  Rock and Austin then went nose to nose, before they were both suddenly
attacked from behind by Batista and Randy Orton, who were both carrying steel
chairs.

Following this, the two Evolution members picked up Triple H, who then gave a
Pedigree to the already groggy Jeff Jarrett.  As Raw went off the air, the Game
and his associates were the only ones left standing.



Card rating: *** 1/2


Match observations: 

So Triple H was left standing, while all his foes lay around him.  One would
think the Game would be odds on for the Elimination Chamber, but we'll reserve
judgement until this Thursday, when he teams with Jarrett and the Big Show in
a 6 man elimination tag match, against Rock, Austin and Undertaker.  It will
be interesting to see how both teams are able to co-exist, especially so close
to Unforgiven.

With the streak at 5 and 0, it seems more and more likely that Goldberg will
be leaving Unforgiven the IC Champion.  Surely Chris Benoit is making a huge
mistake giving Paul Heyman the night off, but we'll find out whether the Rabid
Wolverine has an ace up his sleeve at the Pay Per View.

Only one more match slot is left to be filled for the show, and it'll have to
be something, considering the pretty stacked line-up that has already been
announced.

Other matches to report for this Thursday on Smackdown are Chris Jericho and
The Mountie against Ken Shamrock and Roddy Piper, as well as an interesting
contest featuring Kane against Ultimo Dragon.  We may well see Brian Kendrick
show up during that match, but hopefully not as a referee, after his rather
poor showing tonight.

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