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Card Information: Held in: BOB CARPENTER CENTER Location: DELAWARE, UNITED STATES on June 2005 at 9:00pm Interview: A shocking return... Click here to see highlights. Big Show returns from suspension, turning his back on his former employer Ted DiBiase, giving both him and WWE Champ Randy Orton chokeslams. Following a break, it's announced that Big Show will team with Stone Cold to face DiBiase and Orton later tonight. Rey Mysterio pinned Paul London after a flying cross body press in 0:10:55. Rating: *** 1/4 Showing an arrogant new attitude, Rey Mysterio picks up the win over Paul London. Brock Lesnar defeated Spike Dudley via pinfall in 0:10:45. Rating: *** 1/2 Lesnar picks up the win in his first match back from suspension. Interview: An International Incident... Click here to see highlights. Brock Lesnar announces that he'll fight Masahiro Chono at the Great American Bash. Rhyno pinned Scott Hall with the Rhino Gore in 0:05:31. Rating: **** A rare chance to see Rhyno, as he picks up a decent win over Scott Hall. Kane pinned Marty Jannetty with the Choke Slam in 0:01:22. Rating: ** Kane squashed Jannetty in little over a minute. Interview: Shane McMahon's challenge to Hogan... Click here to see highlights. Shane McMahon offers Hollywood Hogan one more shot to get at him, by signing a match between Hogan and Kane for the Great American Bash. Randy Orton and Ted DiBiase defeated Steve Austin and The Big Show when Orton pinned S. Austin after a flying forearm in 0:23:57. Rating: **** 1/4 Click here to see highlights. Orton and DiBiase got the win, but didn't have time to celebrate long as the Big Show cleaned house. He nailed DiBiase over the head with a chair, and then proceed to choke slam Orton through the announce table at ringside. Card rating: *** 1/2 Match observations: Following the shocking events and conclusion of tonight's show, it has been announced that the Big Show will be Randy Orton's first challenger for the WWE title at the Great American Bash. Will the Legend Killer's reign as Champ end after only a matter of weeks, or will the 500lb monster be stopped by an RKO? Other matches announced for the Bash tonight include Stone Cold versus Ted DiBiase, as Austin tries to avenge his two losses to the Million Dollar Man, Brock Lesnar vs Masahiro Chono, in what should be an amazing contest, and Hollywood Hogan vs Kane, as Hogan attempts to get to Shane McMahon. There is also rumour going around that Rey Mysterio will challenge Brian Kendrick for the Cruiserweight Title, after Mysterio attempted to prevent Kendrick from winning the gold at Bad Blood. This Thursday night on Smackdown, there will be a 10 team battle royal, with the winners going on to face the tag team champions at the Bash. Perhaps the biggest news about this match is that Jeff and Matt Hardy have reconciled their past differences, and will reunite as the Hardy Boyz, as they attempt to get a shot at the gold. Also due for Smackdown is a Texas Death Match between Triple H and Terry Funk, and a tag-team grudge match with Kaientai against Test and Scott Steiner. Next Show: Smackdown
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Rich, 12-11-2005