It’s February 26, 2005 and we’re on the air with WWE Afterburn!
On Raw: Batista makes his choice. Why would Afterburn show this? Isn’t this supposed to be depressing to all us Afterburn fans?
Our host today is Josh Matthews. No Way Out was off the chains with a new Cruiserwight champion, Heidenrich out of control, Joy winning the diva thing, Cena becoming #1 contender and JBL retaining the title.
JIP, Rey Mysterio & Eddy Guerrero vs Bashams. Bashams are in control with Eddy. Doug misses a charge and goes shoulder first into the post. Eddy going for a tag, but Rey is out on the floor. Tag to Danny as the beating continues. Powerslam by Danny for a couple of two counts. Tag to Doug and he does a Vader bomb to Eddy for a 2 count. Now, working on the leg. Eddy going for a tag, but Doug knocks him out. Tag to Danny. Whip, dropkick by Eddy. Tag to Rey and now everyone is in the ring. Eddy & Rey do 10-count punch thing to each Basham. Danny gets clotheslined out of the ring. Rey gets a springboard moonsault on Doug for a close 2. Doug gets a butterfly face first thingy, but Eddy stops the count. Danny gets dropkicked. Three Amigos on Doug, but only gets two of them. Doug is now in position for the 619, Doug moves out of the way and Eddy gets hit with the 619. Doug gets a suplex on Rey and Danny with a top rope headbutt for a two count when Eddy stops the count. A Basham gets thrown out, while the other one is in position for the 619 -> Bang! Frogsplash! Eddy with the cross body block on Basham out of ring. And finally, Rey drops the dime for the cover, the count and the victory.
Coming Up: Linda McMahon makes a decision
Up Next: Angle is mad
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We’re back with Josh talking about Cena-Angle match from NWO.
In the ring, Angle is there. Tonight, he is not in the mood. The invitational continues with his opponent coming to the ring. Name: Matt Martel. From: South Philadelphia. Martel apparently wants to commit suicide by asking him how did it feel to lose at No Way Out. One clothesline later, the match begins.
Kurt Angle vs Matt Martel. Kicks by Angle. German suplex and belly to belly. Both times, he stopped the count. We got an STF, an Angle Slam and finally, an ankle lock for the tapout. Tazz is in the ring for an interview. Footage from Raw is shown with an HBK challenge. Angle takes the mic. After the fans chant “HBK”, he drops the microphone and leaves.
Up Next: JBL gets a celebration
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We are invited to JBL’s celebration of excellence.
Afterburn returns with Josh talking about JBL and how he may be the greatest champion in history. We get footage from NWO where JBL left the ring first.
In the ring, JBL and his cabinet are having a party. The floor is carpeted and there is a portrait of JBL. JBL praises himself as usual. It is a miracle that he won the match against Big Show. He proved the critics wrong. Darn right! Batista did not want to come to SD because he knew he would lose. Now, JBL turns his attention to his WM opponent, John Cena. He is nowhere near his league. The Big Show interrupts, beats up the guests and breaks stuff. In the ring, the cabinet gets in control with OJ hitting Show with a Champaign bottle. Tied to the ropes, JBL punches Show. Cena comes, clears the ring and breaks the portrait on JBL’s head. Now, Theodore Long comes. What now? He makes a match: JBL & OJ vs Cena & Show.
Up Next: Linda makes a decision
Commercials
We’re back with Afterburn.
In the ring, we see Carlito Cool and Theodore Long. Carlito says Long’s reign of terror is finally over. That’s cool. Long introduces Linda McMahon. Bottom Line is Theodore is staying. To Carlito, stop calling. To Long, keep up the good work. Theodore takes the apple from Cool. Long is the boss and next week, Carlito better come to work.
Up Next: JBL & OJ vs Cena & Show
Commercials
We’re back with our final segment of Afterburn.
JIP, JBL & Orlando Jordan vs Big Show & John Cena. Cena and OJ are legal. Cena wants some of JBL, nope. JBL trips Cena and OJ gets a dropkick. Outside the ring, Cena gets whipped into the steps. While Show chases off JBL, OJ beats up Cena. Back in the ring, JBL is on the attack with right hands. Tag to OJ. We got some punching and choking. Whip to the corner, clothesline gets two. JBL choking Cena with the tag rope. Cena, JBL & OJ trade punches. Big Show in now with clotheslines. JBL and OJ are in the corner and Big Show gives a splash. Big shoulder block to OJ. Cena with the FU and 5 knuckle shuffle on Jordan for the three count.
Josh Matthews says his goodbyes and that does it for Afterburn.
