Back In Time: WWE 2008 (WWE 13)

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Shelton Benjamin vs. Carlito

Benjamin, along with Charlie Haas, will challenge the World Tag Team Champions Mercury and Nitro at WrestleMania for the titles. Tonight, Shelton faced Carlito. Shelton won, but was attacked by Mercury and Nitro. Charlie Haas made the save, as MNM ran away.

Randy Orton defeated Kofi Kingston. Afterwards, Dolph Ziggler walked down the ramp, distracting Randy. Chris Jericho attempted to attack Orton from behind, but John Cena stopped Y2J. Cena hit the FU on Jericho as Orton RKO'ed Ziggler, as Team Raw stood tall.

WWE Tag Team Champions Rekking Cryme attacked Shad and Elijah Burke backstage.

CM Punk defeated Chavo Guerrero in a Money In the Bank qualifying match.

Intercontinental Champion Ric Flair defeated Snitsky. Afterwards, Shawn Michaels superkicked Snitsky.

Joey Mercury vs. Charlie Haas: Johnny Nitro distracted the referee, allowing Mercury to hit a chair-shot on Haas. Mercury won, but Shelton Benjamin thwarted a post match attack from MNM on Haas.

WWE Champion Kane made his way to the ring. Before he could say anything, the lights went out. The lights came back on, but it was still Kane standing in the ring. Kane grabbed a microphone and screamed "enough games, Undertaker! Fight me!" The lights went out again, and Undertaker was in the ring. Kane and Taker brawled, but the lights went out again. When the lights came back on, Kane and Undertaker were gone, and it was Triple H standing tall with the WWE Championship as Raw ended.

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Elijah Burke vs. Deuce

Shad's new partner Burke fought Deuce to kick off Smackdown. Before the match, the camera cut to Shad found unconscious backstage. Distracted, Burke was attacked by Tyler Reks and JTG, the WWE Tag Team Champions.

Finlay defeated Zack Ryder.

Tyson Kidd vs. Drew McIntyre

These two resumed their feud in this match. At first, it was a squash match, with McIntyre dominating Kidd. Yet Tyson Kidd was resilient and fought back. Both men hit their finishers, going back and forth, but a second Futureshock put Kidd away.

Christian vs. Cody Rhodes

These two kept getting booked against each other, and United States Champion Ted Dibiase, along with Hardcore Holly, kept ruining the match. This time, Cody Rhodes successfully fended off an attack from Dibiase and Holly.

Triple Threat Match: Rey Mysterio vs. Edge vs. World Heavyweight Champion Big Show

In a huge match, these three fought on Smackdown, with Elimination Chamber winner JBL watching at ringside. Rey and Edge double teamed Big Show, but the champion still won with a Knockout punch to Rey. JBL ran to the ring and hit the Clothesline From Hell on Big Show, but Rey Mysterio hit the 619 on JBL, standing tall to end Smackdown.

Last Raw Before WrestleMania 24

Shad vs Goldust- JTG comes to the ring, but in events opposite than what occured on Smackdown, Tyler Reks was found knocked out backstage. Shad attacked JTG, his former partner, and Elijah Burke and Shad stood tall.

Randy Orton vs. Snitsky

One half of Team Raw, Orton, took on Snitsky. Orton defeated Snitsky but was subsequently attacked by Chris Jericho. Dolph Ziggler attacked John Cena as he tried to make the save, and Team Smackdown stood tall.

Shawn Michaels defeated Santino Marella, and then had a staredown with Intercontinental Champion Ric Flair.

World Tag Team Champions Mercury and Nitro vs. World's Greatest Tag Team

In a WrestleMania preview/non title match, these two teams faced off on Raw. In a great tag team match, Shelton Benjamin picked up the victory with a Paydirt on Mercury.

Triple H and Kane had a WWE Championship contract signing, interrupted by the Undertaker. Triple H fought off both men, and stood tall with the WWE Championship as Raw ended.

Last Smackdown before WrestleMania 24

Mr. Kennedy defeats Deuce to qualify for MITB.

United States Champion Ted Dibiase vs Dolph Ziggler-
This match never got underway, as Cody Rhodes attacked Dibiase, and John Cena attacked Ziggler.

Matt Hardy defeats Tyson Kidd in a table match.

Hardcore Holly attacks Cody Rhodes in the parking lot.

4 World Heavyweight Championship match participants Big Show, JBL, Edge and Rey Mysterio brawl as the show ends.

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Welcome to WresteMania 24, live from the Citrus Bowl in Florida.

Money In The Bank Match: Paul London vs. CM Punk vs. Gregory Helms vs. Matt Hardy vs. Mr. Kennedy vs. Chris Masters

WrestleMania kicked off with what usually turns out to be one of the most exciting matches of the year. This one did not disappoint, with plenty of exciting moments. Mr. Kennedy attacked Matt Hardy and CM Punk with a ladder, and attempted to get the briefcase, only to fall off the ladder. Kennedy powerbombed Matt Hardy off the ladder and then Hardy hit the Twist of Fate on Kennedy. Gregory Helms hit a northern lights suplex on Punk onto a ladder. As Kennedy and Helms battled at the top of the ladder, Punk pushed the ladder down, sending Helms and Kennedy tumbling to the canvas.

CM Punk nearly got the briefcase, but Paul London tipped the ladder over. Two times throughout the match, CM Punk caught a spring-boarding Helms into a Go To Sleep. Paul London hit a tornado DDT onto Kennedy on a ladder, and then suplexed Chris Masters off the ladder. Later in the match, CM Punk and Matt Hardy were down and outside the ring, as was Mr. Kennedy. Chris Masters had Paul London in the Masterlock, and Gregory Helms drop-kicked them both out of the ring. Gregory Helms climbed the ladder to retrieve the brief-case, and win the Money In The Bank match. Helms has earned a title shot of his choice at any time, in the next year.

Money In The Bank Winner: Gregory Helms

WWE Tag Team Championship: Rekking Cryme vs. Shad and Elijah Burke

Reks and Shad started off, in a battle of power versus power. Burke tagged in and went back and forth with Reks. JTG tagged in, and went back and forth with Burke. Burke began to dominate JTG, hitting the Elijah Experience. Reks tagged in, and he double teamed Burke with JTG. JTG hit Da Shout Out on Burke, who kicked out. Reks tagged in again, as did Shad. Shad and Reks went back and forth until Shad hit Thugnificent on Reks for the win.

Shad and Elijah Burke win the WWE Tag Team Championship.

Raw vs. Smackdown Elimination Tag Team Match: Randy Orton and John Cena vs. Chris Jericho and Dolph Ziggler

In a battle of brand supremacy, Cena and Orton battled defector Jericho and his protege Ziggler. Former WWE Champion Cena and Jericho went back and forth to start. Ziggler tagged in, and then Jericho and Ziggler isolated/double teamed Cena. Orton tagged in, and temporarily dominated until Smackdown isolated Orton as well. Jericho tagged in, and wore down Orton. Randy Orton fought back, double spike-DDTing Team Smackdown.

Cena and Orton double teamed Ziggler, and then Jericho speared Cena through the barricade.Two FU's eliminated Jericho, and Orton made quick work of Ziggler, finishing him off with an RKO. After the match, as Cena celebrated, Orton dropped him with an RKO and walked away smirking.

Team Raw wins.

United States Championship: Ted Dibiase with Hardcore Holly vs. Cody Rhodes


In a great back and forth match, Ted Dibiase faced Cody Rhodes. Rhodes had the match with the Cross Rhodes, but Holly distracted him. Hardcore Holly was ejected from ringside, but with the referee distracted, Dibiase hit a low blow on Rhodes and a Dream Street for the win.

Ted Dibiase retains United States Championship.

Intercontinental Championship: Ric Flair (c) vs. Shawn Michaels; Flair's Career On The Line

Spoiler

Flair's family was shown sitting in the crowd before the match. Reid was in tears. Flair walked onto the stage wearing what appeared to be a new blue robe. He strutted down the ramp and appeared to look around a little more than usual. Fireworks exploded behind the entrance set. Really cool camera shot of Flair opening the robe and posing while the fireworks exploded behind him.

Ross noted that Flair was confident and prideful and he certainly looked it. Once in the ring, Flair extended his hand and when Michaels reached out to shake hands, Flair pulled his hand back and "Woooo'd." Two minutes into the match, Michaels slapped Flair and he bled from the mouth. HBK told Flair he could leave now and Flair responded, "First blood, brother." Flair came back with a series of hard chops in the corner and the crowd "Whooo'd" them all.

Flair hit a cross-body block and Ross and Lawler roared with approval because he hit a top rope move. Moments later, Michaels dumped Flair to ringside. Shawn went for an Asai Moonsault, but Flair missed and Michaels landed really hard on the announcers' table. The table didn't break and didn't appear to give at all. Michaels beat referee Charles Robinson's count back into the ring. Ross pointed out that Robinson has been a Flair fan all his life.

Later, HBK hit a moonsault off the top rope onto Flair at ringside. Flair didn't do much to break's Shawn's fall. Another big bump for Michaels even though it was portrayed as an offensive move. Both men got back inside the ring as Robinson's count reached nine.

At 10:40, HBK hit a top rope elbow drop. He shook head and hesitated before he wound up for Sweet Chin Music. He stomped his foot and set up for the kick, but he stopped himself short. Flair pounced on HBK and applied the figure-four leglock. HBK eventually rolled it over and Flair reached the ropes to break the hold.

Flair locked Michaels in the figure-four again at 14:00 for a nearfall. HBK sold it well and the crowd stood because they thought Flair was going to pull it off. Michaels tried to reverse it, but Flair rolled all the way over and back into an offensive position. HBK finally reached the ropes and the crowd booed. Flair styled and profiled briefly. When he turned around, he walked into Sweet Chin Music. Michaels made the cover, but Flair kicked out.

Michaels "tuned up the band" in the corner again. Flair didn't get so HBK stopped and demanded that he get up. Michaels walked over to Flair, who responded with a kick to the groin. The crowd loved it. Flair went for the pin, but Michaels kicked out at two. A short time later, HBK locked Flair in his version of the figure-four. Flair cried out in pain and the announcers said it wouldn't be right if he lost to that move.

Flair reached the ropes and took the bottom turnbuckle pad off. While the ref dealt with the turnbuckle, Flair poked Michaels in the eyes for another big pop. They traded chops in the middle of the ring. Flair was getting the better of it, but HBK hit Sweet Chin Music out of nowhere.

HBK went back to the corner and hesitated again. Flair got to his knees and struck a fighter's pose to encourage HBK to bring it on. Michaels mouthed, "I'm sorry" and "I love you" before nailing Flair with Sweet Chin Music and pinning Flair to end his career as an active wrestler. Michaels immediately put his head down by Flair's and the two exchanged words. Flair appeared to be in tears immediately.

Michaels left the ring quickly as his music played. Flair stood up and was crying. The cameras showed a shot of his family and they were all crying as well. The live crowd gave Flair a standing ovation. Flair went to ringside and hugged and kissed his family. Once he made it to the entrance area, he raised his hands and smiled. The live crowd continued to cheer. He turned around and blew the crowd a at the mid-point of the entrance ramp and did so again when he was near the top.

Shawn Michaels wins Intercontinental Championship; Ric Flair retires

World Tag Team Championship: Mercury and Nitro (c) vs. World's Greatest Tag Team (If WGTT loses, they must disband)

In a phenomenal tag team match, MNM defended their tag team championship against the World's Greatest Tag Team.The match was extremely back and forth; Benjamin hit a Paydirt in mid-air on Mercury. Then, Nitro thumbed Haas in the eye, and hit the Moonlight Drive for the win. After the match, Haas and Benjamin hugged, as they were forced to disband. Mercury and Nitro just might be the World's Greatest Tag Team.

Mercury and Nitro retain World Tag Team Championship; World's Greatest Tag Team must disband.

Fatal Four Way for the World Heavyweight Championship: Big Show (c) vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Edge vs. JBL

With all the odds stacked against him, Big Show defended his World Heavyweight Championship against three men. For most of the match, JBL fought Big Show and Edge fought Rey. Rey DDT'ed Edge through the announce table in a hardcore moment. Then, Edge kicked out of the 619. Big Show speared JBL through the barricade, temporarily making the match a triple threat match. Rey hit his comeback sequence on Edge, who then reversed a chokeslam. JBL and Mysterio fought on the outside as Big Show hit his comeback on Edge. JBL brutalized Mysterio with the steel stairs as Big Show hit the chokeslam on Edge. Big Show pinned Edge to win the match.

Big Show retains the World Heavyweight Championship

Triple Threat Match For the WWE Championship: Kane (c) vs. Undertaker vs Royal Rumble Winner Triple H

This was was one hundred percent back and forth between all three men. The Brothers of Destruction double-chokeslammed Triple H. Undertaker hit the Tombstone on Kane, but Triple H broke up the pin. Undertaker kicked out of a Pedigree, and Triple H kicked out of a Kane chokeslam. In a breathtaking moment, the 300 pound Undertaker flew over the top rope and took out both men outside the ring. Later in the match, Triple H attacked both of his opponents with a sledgehammer. Kane chokeslammed Triple H, who rolled out of the ring. A series of Tombstone reversals between Kane and Undertaker ended in The Deadman hitting the Tombstone on Kane. Undertaker pinned Kane to win the WWE Championship. The move that won Kane the championship, the Tombstone, would be the move to cost him the championship.

Undertaker wins the WWE Championship; 16-0 at WrestleMania

Tomorrow on Raw: The WWE Draft! "It's time to shake things up again."

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After one heck of a WrestleMania 24, it's time for the WWE Draft 2008! "It's time to shake things up again."



Raw Draftees: The following superstars were drafted to Raw:

Cody Rhodes, New WWE Champion Undertaker, the Great Khali, Mark Henry, Domino, JBL, New Mr. Money in the Bank Gregory Helms, MVP, Deuce, Rey Mysterio, Christian, JTG and Tyler Reks, Drew McIntyre, Mr. Kennedy, Edge

Wow. The WWE Champion Undertaker is officially a member of Raw. Mark Henry hopes to challenge the Deadman for his championship, and so does JBL. Mr. Money In The Bank Gregory Helms comes to Monday Nights. Former World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio comes to Raw. Former Tag team Champions JTG and Tyler Reks, as well as Edge, all come to Raw.


ECW: ECW has drafted the following superstars to start its roster/existence:

Santino Marella, Chris Masters, Tommy Dreamer, Snitsky, DH smith, Batista, Super Crazy, Vladimir Kozlov, Goldust, Chuck Palumbo, Finlay, WWE Tag Team Champions Shad and Elijah Burke, Evan Bourne, World Heavyweight Champion Big Show, United States Champion Ted Dibiase, Ezekiel Jackson, Zack Ryder, Dolph Ziggler,Curt Hawkins, Matt Hardy, Umaga, Kane, Hardcore Holly, and Jamie Noble.

WOW. World Heavyweight Champion Big Show comes to ECW, as does former WWE Champion Kane. Chris Masters is hoping to take that next step. Batista is another huge name. The new WWE Tag Team Champions Shad and Elijah Burke are now in the Land of Extreme. United States Champion Ted Dibiase and his bodyguard Hardcore Holly come to ECW.


Vince McMahon has announced that Big Show must vacate the World Heavyweight Championship in place for the ECW Championship.


Smackdown: The following superstars have been drafted to Smackdown:


Trevor Murdoch, CM Punk, Charlie Haas, Jeff Hardy, Chavo Guerrero, Mike Knox, Paul London, John Cena, Kofi Kingston, Carlito, World Tag Team Champions Joey Mercury and Johnny Nitro, Lance Cade, and Raw General Manager William Regal

CM Punk has tons of potential. After World's Greatest Tag Team was forced to disband last night, Charlie Haas hopes to break out on his own. Jeff Hardy is a huge draftee. Former WWE Champion John Cena comes to Smackdown mere hours after beating Smackdown in the Raw vs. Smackdown match. Mercury and Nitro, the World Tag Team Champions, are now on Friday Nights. Lance Cade hopes to break out. Raw General Manager William Regal now is the General Manager of Smackdown. Teddy Long will become the new Raw General Manager.

John Cena will be the new World Heavyweight Champion, as Big Show vacated the title (forced by Vince McMahon) for the ECW Championship.
What a crazy draft.

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crazy draft!!! all 3 main show titles switches brands

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Quote: Originally Posted by frappuccino

crazy draft!!! all 3 main show titles switches brands

I know, it's crazy! I put every superstar into a random selector website on the internet, and gave each show twelve draft picks, and this is what I get. Crazy!

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You're really doing a great job with this! It's really fun to read through, you may have a future as a WWE storyline writer LOL!
The limitations of the WWE 13 eventually wore me out, so I couldn't continue it. Hopefully 2K14 is much better.

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Quote: Originally Posted by Gronk4M13

I know, it's crazy! I put every superstar into a random selector website on the internet, and gave each show twelve draft picks, and this is what I get. Crazy!

Ah so you aren't doing it in GM mode? The last wwe game i played was SVR09... I loved the GM Mode (never won it though, was always short by a couple of votes )

If it's exhibition then this is even more awesome with great storylines.