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(BREAK THE WALL DOWN PLAYING)
MICHAEL: This is Monday Night RAW, we are live from Baltimore.
(BELL DINGS)
CHIMEL: This bout is set for one fall,
approaching the ring, weighing 226 pounds,
he is one half of the Unified WWE Tag Team Champions,
Chris Jericho.
MICHAEL: And this is our main event, ladies and gentlemen.
Chris Jericho goes one on one versus Triple H
and there's a lot on the line in this match-up.
If Chris Jericho loses, he meets DX next week
in a two-on-one match-up on Monday Night RAW.
But what happens if Jericho wins?
JERRY: Well, if Jericho wins, Triple H faces Jeri-Show
in a handicap match next week, right here on RAW.
MICHAEL: In two weeks at TLC, Jericho and Big Show versus DX.
With the Unified Tag Team titles on the line,
in a Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match.
(ARE YOU READY? PLAYING)
CHIMEL: Accompanied to the ring
by the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels,
from Greenwich, Connecticut, weighing 255 pounds,
he is one half of Degeneration X,
The Game, Triple H.
MICHAEL: Now, ladies and gentlemen,
you are looking at two of the reasons that Monday Night RAW
is the longest-running weekly episodic television show in history.
The ever-controversial, yet legendary Triple H and Shawn Michaels,
Degeneration X.
JERRY: You know what?
I mean, you gotta love DX, I mean, these guys have been so successful.
Yeah, they love to have fun, they're just having a great time.
And they love their DX fans to have
a great time along with 'em and they do!
They sell a ton of merchandise.
But when it gets down to business,
nobody does it any better than DX.
MICHAEL: You're also looking at the man,
Chris Jericho, Triple H's opponent tonight,
who came out here at the top of Monday Night RAW
and said he wanted to clear up some misconceptions.
As it appears, we're gonna have a very special guest
here on commentary with us tonight.
Very good. Joined by none other than
the Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels.
Welcome, Shawn.
SHAWN: Thank you very much, Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler.
As Triple H gets set to go one on one with Chris Jericho
(BELL RINGING)
how Jericho started the show off tonight,
saying he need to clear up misconceptions.
And it seems he's got a chip on his shoulder that many people believe
DX is the greatest tag team of all time
and not Jericho and the Big Show.
SHAWN: You know what, I think the fact of the matter is
DX doesn't concern themselves with being the greatest anything.
We're an entity unto ourself and that's all we ever wanted to be.
MICHAEL: And it's Triple H, one on one with Chris Jericho.
Remember the stipulations, Triple H wins, DX gets Jericho...
(CRANK IT UP PLAYING)
JERRY: What's up with this, Shawn?
SHAWN: I don't know, hold on.
MICHAEL: Chris Jericho's tag-team partner,
the World's Largest Athlete, the Big Show.
And that distraction may have cost Triple H.
'Cause Jericho, the veteran, took advantage.
All of a sudden, Chris Jericho is in control.
JERRY: And The Game's in a precarious place right there.
MICHAEL: Can Triple H get back in it?
When we return live to Monday Night RAW.
MICHAEL: We're back live on RAW with our
main event, Chris Jericho versus Triple H.
Shawn Michaels with us for the commentary
at ringside, and also joining us now,
Chris Jericho's tag-team partner,
one half of the Tag Team Champions, the Big Show.
We see Triple H hammering away,
remember the stipulations, King, in this match-up.
Triple H wins, DX gets Jericho two on one next week, but if Triple H loses,
then Jericho and Big Show get Triple H two on one next week.
SHAWN: And obviously my concern was
we agreed to that a little bit too quickly.
Yes, see that's the thing, Shawn,
you guys didn't think this through.
You honestly think Triple H is gonna defeat Jericho?
Especially with me sitting out here tonight? It's not gonna happen.
Next week we're gonna pummel Triple H.
Look at that! That's what I'm talking about. That's my partner.
He is sick in the head when it comes to hurting people.
MICHAEL: Big Show, it seemed to many people
the minute Chris Jericho came out here earlier tonight,
that he had a chip on his shoulder, you're a little upset that
people call Degeneration X the greatest
tag team of all time and not you and Jericho.
BIG SHOW: Well, like most things, it's hype,
I mean, they based it on popularity,
so these guys are popular, people like 'em.
This is not a popularity contest.
Chris Jericho and I are the most dominant
tag team of this era or any other era.
There's over 42 championships just between the two of us.
MICHAEL: Shawn, one of the things that
Jericho and Big Show did say that is correct is,
you and Triple H, A, have never been Tag Team Champions,
and B, have never been in a Table, Ladders and Chairs Match.
And all those are correct.
And there's a first time for everything
and that's what DX is all about.
MICHAEL: We all understand the...
SHAWN: And I can't believe we've actually been accused of being popular.
Triple H and the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels.
MICHAEL: Jericho, went for the cover.
SHAWN: Actually been accused of being popular.
MICHAEL: And a kick-out at one.
Remember, Table Ladders and Chairs in two weeks.
The titles will be suspended above the ring,
all four men will be in the ring at the same time.
SHAWN: And who's got the advantage there?
Who's got the advantage there of climbing the ladder?
We talked earlier about this, I mean, what about...
How much power can Big Show put somebody through a table with?
But what about you if you had to climb a ladder, Big Show?
BIG SHOW: I'm only gonna have to use one or two steps,
'cause I've already got the height on my side.
The thing you really need to be concerned
about, Shawn, is when I grab a steel chair
and I start ping-ponging you and Triple H all over the arena.
SHAWN: You gotta catch me first, big man.
BIG SHOW: You understand? I could end your career.
MICHAEL: Ladies and gentlemen, this is Monday Night RAW,
we are live in Baltimore tonight with our main event.
It is Triple H versus Chris Jericho.
Shawn Michaels and Big Show with us at ringside,
as Triple H is building momentum now.
Into the cover, hooks the leg, could happen here.
Kick out at two and a half.
Real close.
Remember the stipulations, Triple H wins,
Jericho heads into a two-on-one affair, against DX next week.
JERRY: Yeah, but if Jericho wins, The Game is gonna have to face
Jeri-Show in a handicap match next week.
MICHAEL: There's Jericho, trying to build
momentum and get back into this thing.
Oh! Look at Jericho, Triple H in trouble, and going for the Walls.
BIG SHOW: Put him in the Walls, Chris,
put him in the Walls, make him tap.
JERRY: Look at that!
MICHAEL: That was, too.
JERRY: That one is as well.
MICHAEL: Triple H, a 13-time World Champion,
Jericho's held it five times.
Cover, hook of the leg, yet again.
Did he get it? No! Kick out at two.
The thing is that Jericho also is the first Undisputed Champion.
That's the thing about Chris, not only is he a mastermind in the ring,
he's also devious.
He'll take any avenue he needs to to make sure that we win.
JERRY: Yeah, let's not talk about the past.
Let's talk about the match that's coming up.
Shawn, what do you think about this TLC Match that favors DX?
SHAWN: I don't know if it does favor DX.
It's not the first time we've been put behind the eight ball.
MICHAEL: Oh!
JERRY: On the knee.
MICHAEL: But you're talking about a man, Shawn Michaels,
who revolutionized the Ladder Match,
which will come into play at TLC.
As Triple H going for the Pedigree.
MICHAEL: He let go.
MICHAEL: Nice cover, could happen here.
And a kick-out at two.
SHAWN: The thing is it's gonna get ugly,
it's gonna get crazy, and you know what?
You got four guys going out there,
leaving it all out there on the table, so to speak.
BIG SHOW: I can't wait to make you eat wood,
I'm gonna put you through the table so hard, I can't wait.
I'm gonna put you right through the table.
SHAWN: You think I'm not gonna show off
in front of my hometown, big man,
you got another thing coming.
BIG SHOW: It's a good thing it's your hometown,
you won't have far to go.
MICHAEL: Triple H cover, Jericho could be
heading to a two-on-one affair.
And a kick-out!
See, that's the heart Chris Jericho has.
That move right there would have stopped anyone else.
Chris Jericho can kick out of that.
Come on, Chris, get some momentum.
JERRY: That was impressive all right.
MICHAEL: Triple H, desperately trying to get
the upper hand in this match-up.
First man back to his feet.
I almost feel the momentum shifting here.
Pedigree! And again Jericho gets out of it.
BIG SHOW: That's what I'm talking about.
MICHAEL: Cover, one, two...
Hook to the leg, got him here. No!
Kick-out at two.
Awesome match.
JERRY: It is an awesome match.
MICHAEL: Between two of the greats, Chris Jericho and Triple H.
BIG SHOW: Two brilliant Superstars in there, but the thing is DX... Oh, no!
MICHAEL: Cover, by The Game! Hooks the leg!
BIG SHOW: Come on Chris, kick. Kick!
MICHAEL: He's got it! No, kick-out at two and a half.
SHAWN: Add a cup of Big Show, sprinkle in some HBK,
Show, sit back down.
JERRY: Well, we've lost Big Show
and Shawn Michaels now. Watch it!
MICHAEL: Did you see Shawn's head
bounce off the apron on the ring?
Oh, and a right hand! The referee was busy.
Obstructed over there with Shawn and a right hand by Big Show
knocked out Triple H.
And Jericho and Big Show could be... Wait a minute.
JERRY: Shawn Michaels!
MICHAEL: Sweet Chin Music.
The referee was busy tossing Big Show out of the arena
and Shawn Michaels connected with Sweet Chin Music.
JERRY: Yeah, but the referee saw
Shawn in the ring, he didn't see...
He's throwing Shawn Michaels out of here.
(INDISTINCT SHOUTING)
MICHAEL: So Big Show and Shawn Michaels
have been ejected from the arena.
JERRY: And we've got The Game...
MICHAEL: Knocked out by Big Show.
JERRY: And we've got Jericho...
MICHAEL: Who was knocked out
by Sweet Chin Music by Shawn Michaels.
JERRY: They're both flat on their back!
MICHAEL: And the match is continuing.
The officials... Official I should say, got rid of Shawn and Big Show.
And now both men are down center
of the ring and both men haven't moved!
One.
And remember what's at stake here.
JERRY: Triple H knocked out.
MICHAEL: Whichever man wins this match,
he and his partner get the loser two on one next week.
JERRY: Who's gonna be able to get to their feet?
Both these men have been wiped out!
MICHAEL: Referee's only gonna count to 10.
JERRY: Don't tell me this is gonna be a draw!
MICHAEL: A count of eight! Both men stirring.
At nine, Triple H and Jericho.
JERRY: They're both back to their feet.
MICHAEL: And Jericho went for the Codebreaker, Triple H countered.
JERRY: Pedigree coming. No!
MICHAEL: Another counter from Jericho.
JERRY: Walls of Jericho.
MICHAEL: Went for the Walls, Triple H countered again.
Roll-up, shoulders down.
Got him, got him, Triple H wins it.
(BELL RINGING)
(ARE YOU READY? PLAYING)
CHIMEL: And the winner of this match, Triple H.
JERRY: Have a look at the look on Chris Jericho's face.
It's already sunk in, he already realizes
what's gonna happen to him next week.
MICHAEL: Next week live on RAW from Dallas with Mark Cuban in charge.
It'll be Degeneration X, Triple H and Shawn Michaels.
JERRY: Triple H and Shawn Michaels.
MICHAEL: Two on one versus Chris Jericho.
JERRY: By himself!
Let's go back and look at what happened.
Big Show with that huge knock-out right hand.
The referee knew something had happened, he ejected Big Show,
and then Shawn Michaels entered the ring, Sweet Chin Music,
but the referee saw Shawn Michaels and even threw him out.
And then this!
MICHAEL: A counter on the Walls by Triple H,
to a quick roll-up, and Triple H with a victory over Jericho.
Next week, DX versus Jericho two on one.
JERRY: (LAUGHS) Oh, Chris Jericho.
JERRY: In a handicap match, right.
Next week, Chris Jericho,
is your last night on RAW.
And if you're not down with that, we got two words for ya.
CROWD: Suck it.
MICHAEL: Chris Jericho's days on RAW are indeed numbered.
JERRY: Look at him! Cry me a river, Chris. (LAUGHS)
MICHAEL: Next week, live on RAW.
DX, two on one handicap match versus Chris Jericho.
What a night it's gonna be.
Jericho singing the blues in Dallas.
JERRY: Yeah.