Cruise 12
Match 1 (Ref Asia Reynolds)
Ivory & Trish Stratus vs. Jacqueline Moore & Sable
Jacqueline and Sable come to the ring accompanied by Theodore Long. Ivory and Trish have trouble getting along. All four women get in the ring at one time. Jacqueline climbs to the top rope as Sable attempts a Sable Bomb on Trish. Jacqueline gives Ivory the Mankilla, causing Ivory to fall backwards into Sable and Trish. This causes Sable to fall backward with Trish on top, resulting in the three count. After the match, Jacqueline and Sable get into an argument with Theodore trying to seperate them.
Winners: Trish Stratus & Ivory
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Spike Dudley approached Michael Lockwood and once again asks him why he refuses to communicate with Nora Greenwald. Michael tells Spike it's none of his business. Spike tells Michael that he has a hot girl in love with him, yet he won't even look at her. Spike tells him that there must be something wrong with Michael and then walks off.
Shawn Michaels comes down to the ring and announced that General Manager Shane McMahon has lifted his suspension to that Shawn can wrestle Rey Mysterio at Vengeance in a ladder match. He says that while they're making plans about what he's going to do, nobody has ever once asked him his opinion. He says that he can't believe that Shane would actually book him in a match against a midgit at a ppv. He says that everybody likes Rey, so nobody will want to buy Vengeance and see him end Rey's career. Shawn then says that Rey might not even make it to Vengeance after the six man tag team main event tonight. As Shawn is talking Rey comes out of the crowd and climbs on the ring apron. He bounces on the top rope and dropkicks Shawn from behind, sending him flying out of the ring. Shawn tries to climb back in, but Rey attempts to 619 him. Shawn dodges and then returns to the locker room.
Jason Cruz is interviewing Kurt Angle in the back. Kurt says that he heard what Matt Hardy said last week, and it's all bullshit. Kurt said he didn't come to Cruise because the Cruiserweights are pushovers; he says that he came because they're the real talent. He then says that Matt is just jealous because Kurt proved himself Matt's better on Smackdown, and now he's going to once again prove himself better on Cruise.
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Jacqueline and Sable are still bickering when Theodore silences them. He tells them that what happened was just bad luck and that they can't let it divide them. He says they'll never win the war against the Man if they continue fighting amongst themselves.
Match 2 (Ref Ted Trevorte)
Funaki vs. James Stone vs. Steven Richards
James goes for the Hit on Funaki, but winds up getting Steven Kicked. Funaki attempts a piledriver, but Steven counters it into a backdrop; Funaki counters this into a sunset flip attempt, but Steven drops down on Funaki's chest and gets the three count.
Winner: Steven Richards
Ivory approaches Trish in the locker room. She apologizes to Trish for having cost her the Women's Championship at Judgment Day. She tells Trish that she was just jealous of Trish's success and made a bad decision that she now wishes she could take back. Trish says she's glad to hear Ivory regrets what happened, but she isn't sure if she's willing to forgive her. Ivory says that's fair and thanks Trish for at least hearing her out.
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Commissioner Marissa Mazolla approaches Ivory in the locker room and apologizes to her for firing her last week. She tells Ivory she doesn't feel like she can trust Shane at the moment, and when she saw Ivory giving Shane a hug she feared the worst. Ivory accepts her apology and tells Marissa that she doesn't have to worry about Shane; Shane realizes what he did is wrong and he's going to do everything in his power to make it up to her.
Matt and Cruiserweight Champion Christian are in their locker room complaining about Kurt's return. Christian tells Matt that he'll have a chance in the main event to prove that he is better than Kurt by pinning the Olympic Champion's shoulders down in the center of the ring.
Marissa goes into Sable's locker room and asks Sable if she can think of any reason why she shouldn't fire Sable. Before Sable can respond, Theodore gets in Marissa's face and tells Sable that if he has talked to Shane; if Marissa fires Sable, Shane will just turn around and give her her job back. Marissa doesn't believe Theodore, who tells her to go ask Shane if it's true. Marissa tells Theodore that if he's lying to her, he can kiss his job goodbye as well.
Women's Champion Jazz goes to Steven and congratulates him on his win. She also thanks him for being there for her at Bad Blood. He says that any time she needs help he's there for her, prompting the two of them to hug.
Marissa barges into Shane's locker room and asks him if he told Theodore he would hire Sable back if Marissa fired her. Shane confirms that Theodore wasn't lying. Marissa demands to know who the hell Shane thinks he is going above her head like this and tells him if he doesn't like the way she's handling the Women's Division, she can always quit and they can get divorced. Shane tells her that he thinks she's handling things fine, but reminds her that she doesn't have a reason to get rid of Sable. He tells her that once again she's letting her heart get in the way of business and she can't do that. He then tells her that Theodore threatened to sue if Sable were fired without a good reason. He tells her that as much as he hates it, they need a good reason before they can get rid of Sable.
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Match 3 (Ref Rob Johnson)
Michael Lockwood vs. Spike Dudley
Spike goes for the Dudley Dog, but Michael shoves him into the turnbuckle. Michael goes for a superplex, but Spike shoves him off and follows up with a double foot stomp for two. Michael attempts a Crashdown, but Spike rolls him up for a close two. Spike attempts another Dudley Dog, but Michael again counters it, this time by shoving Spike so that he crotches himself on the top rope. Michael then climbs to the top rope and leaps off, clotheslining the straddled Spike; the move sends both men to the outside of the ring.
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Michael hits a cross body block for two. Spike attempts Nora's Molly-Go-Round, but Michael ducks under it and then hits a Crashdown for three.
Winner: Michael Lockwood
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Victoria knocks on Steven's locker room door and asks him how he's doing. Steven immediately demands to know what she's doing there. Victoria tells him that she wants to make up. Steven tells her that he has no desire to be with her any more. Victoria asks him if it's because of Jazz. He tells her no, he and Jazz are just friends; he just doesn't want to be with Victoria any longer because she's a traitorous bitch.
Shane Helms walks into Shane's locker room. Shane tells Helms he's glad he finally arrived, because Shane has an important announcement to make. Shane says that because Christian didn't actually beat Helms himself for the Cruiserweight title, Helms will get himself a rematch against Christian next month at Vengeance.
Match 4 (Ref Ted Trevorte)
Eddie Guerrero & Jamie Noble vs. Shannon Moore & Tajiri
Eddie hits Shannon with a brainbuster, but Tajiri makes the save. Jamie hits a Rednecker, but again Tajiri makes the save. Tajiri comes in and spits mist in Eddie's eyes. Tajiri gives Jamie a handspring elbow for two. Tajiri hits Jamie with the Buzzkill and goes for the cover, but Eddie stops it by Frog Splashing both men. Nidia comes to the ring as Ted counts both Jamie and Tajiri down on the mat. Both men eventually make the tag. When Tajiri gets up, he goes over to Nidia and starts ordering her to leave. This distracts Eddie, which allows Shannon to roll him up from behind for the win.
Winners: Shannon Moore & Tajiri
Victoria walks into Jazz's locker room and demands that the two of them go to the ring and have a fight. Jazz smiles and tells Victoria she'd be more than happy to wipe the mat with Victoria's ugly mug.
Commercial
Jason interviews Helms. Helms says he's glad to see that Shane is doing the right thing by giving him a rematch for his title at Vengeance. He says that at first he was against the way Shane was running the company, but now Shane is prooving that he really wants to run the company the best way he can. He tells Christian that he better be prepared for Vengeance.
Match 5 (Ref Asia Reynolds)
Women's Champion Jazz vs. Victoria
Once both women are in the ring Marissa comes to ringside and interrupts them. She said she has booked a bizarre new match for the Women's Championship at Vengeance. She says the day of the event, there will be a drawing that will pair off all eight women into four teams. She says those four teams with wrestle in a four corner elimination match. She said that once each woman's partner has been eliminated, that woman will have to wrestle until she is eliminated without the ability to tag out of the match. She says that the fight will continue until there are only two women remaining. She says it's possible it will be two women from opposing teams against each other, or it could be the tag partners. Whatever the case, those two women will continue to wrestle until one wins and is declared the undisputed Women's Champion. The match then officially begins with Victoria hitting Jazz from behind. Jazz comes back and wins with the Widow's Peak.
Winner: Jazz
After the match Jacqueline and Sable storm the ring accompanied by Theodore and beat down on Jazz. Jacqueline and Sable then raise the Women's Championship belt in the air together.
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Jamie Noble walks up to Trish and thanks him for everything he's done for her. He thanks her for coming to her defense last week against Christian. She tells him that he's thanked her several times for that and doesn't have to any more, but he points out how she risked getting hurt by going against a psycho like Christian. He again thanks her and walks off. Trish looks a bit disturbed by Jamie's visit.
Nidia approaches Shannon in the back and tells him she saw how he pinned Eddie in the center of the ring. Nidia points out that she's been having some problems with Eddie lately and is looking for a man to step up and fight for her honor. She says now that Shane has turned his back on Shannon and Shannon is all alone, maybe he'd like to have Nidia's services...provided he does something for her. Shannon asks Nidia what she'll do for him if he takes out Eddie, to which Nidia responds by saying she'll do anything at all for him.
Spike approaches Michael from behind when Michael is talking on a cell phone. Spike hears Michael use the terms "baby" and "sweety." He starts to walk away until he hears Michael say "no, Nora and I are through for good." Spike then walks over and snatches the phone out of Michael's hand and asks the caller who the hell she thinks she is coming between Michael and Nora like that. Michael snatches the phone out of Spike's hands, but not before Spike heard who was on the other line. Michael says into the phone, "tell me you didn't say anything while that little runt had the phone...oh, shit."
Jason is now interviewing Christian. Christian tells Jason that it's bogus that Shane is giving Helms a rematch. Christian says that Shane claims Helms didn't actually lose the title, but the rules of a triple threat match are simple: if you aren't the guy who gets the victory, you lose. Christian says Helms lost the title fair and square, and now Shane is just trying to screw him out of the title by giving him a rematch. Christian says it won't work; he beats Helms last week at Bad Blood, and he says he can do it again next month at Vengeance.
Helms and Rey enter Kurt's locker room and welcomes him to Cruise. He then asks them if they're ready for their big match, which they all agree that they are. Kurt responds by saying "then let's get down to the ring and kick some butt!"
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Main Event (Ref Rob Johnson)
Cruiserweight Champion Christian, Matt Hardy, & Shawn Michaels vs. Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio, & Shane Helms
The heels all play the usual heel routine; Christian tags out when Helms gets tagged in, Matt tags out when Kurt comes in, and Shawn tags out when Rey comes in. Helms and Shawn wind up hitting each other with their patended superkicks. Kurt comes in and hits Christian with an Olympic Slam, but Matt makes the save. Matt gives Kurt a Side Effect, but Christian is unable to make the cover. Rey gives Shawn, who is on the arena floor, a 619. Matt gives Rey a Twist of Fate. Helms chokeslams Matt over the top rope. Christian gives Helms an Unprettier. Christian then turns around into another Olympic Slam. Kurt then gives Christian the ankle lock, forcing Christian to tap out.
Winners: Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio, & Shane Helms
Ivory & Trish Stratus vs. Jacqueline Moore & Sable
Jacqueline and Sable come to the ring accompanied by Theodore Long. Ivory and Trish have trouble getting along. All four women get in the ring at one time. Jacqueline climbs to the top rope as Sable attempts a Sable Bomb on Trish. Jacqueline gives Ivory the Mankilla, causing Ivory to fall backwards into Sable and Trish. This causes Sable to fall backward with Trish on top, resulting in the three count. After the match, Jacqueline and Sable get into an argument with Theodore trying to seperate them.
Winners: Trish Stratus & Ivory
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Spike Dudley approached Michael Lockwood and once again asks him why he refuses to communicate with Nora Greenwald. Michael tells Spike it's none of his business. Spike tells Michael that he has a hot girl in love with him, yet he won't even look at her. Spike tells him that there must be something wrong with Michael and then walks off.
Shawn Michaels comes down to the ring and announced that General Manager Shane McMahon has lifted his suspension to that Shawn can wrestle Rey Mysterio at Vengeance in a ladder match. He says that while they're making plans about what he's going to do, nobody has ever once asked him his opinion. He says that he can't believe that Shane would actually book him in a match against a midgit at a ppv. He says that everybody likes Rey, so nobody will want to buy Vengeance and see him end Rey's career. Shawn then says that Rey might not even make it to Vengeance after the six man tag team main event tonight. As Shawn is talking Rey comes out of the crowd and climbs on the ring apron. He bounces on the top rope and dropkicks Shawn from behind, sending him flying out of the ring. Shawn tries to climb back in, but Rey attempts to 619 him. Shawn dodges and then returns to the locker room.
Jason Cruz is interviewing Kurt Angle in the back. Kurt says that he heard what Matt Hardy said last week, and it's all bullshit. Kurt said he didn't come to Cruise because the Cruiserweights are pushovers; he says that he came because they're the real talent. He then says that Matt is just jealous because Kurt proved himself Matt's better on Smackdown, and now he's going to once again prove himself better on Cruise.
Commercial
Jacqueline and Sable are still bickering when Theodore silences them. He tells them that what happened was just bad luck and that they can't let it divide them. He says they'll never win the war against the Man if they continue fighting amongst themselves.
Match 2 (Ref Ted Trevorte)
Funaki vs. James Stone vs. Steven Richards
James goes for the Hit on Funaki, but winds up getting Steven Kicked. Funaki attempts a piledriver, but Steven counters it into a backdrop; Funaki counters this into a sunset flip attempt, but Steven drops down on Funaki's chest and gets the three count.
Winner: Steven Richards
Ivory approaches Trish in the locker room. She apologizes to Trish for having cost her the Women's Championship at Judgment Day. She tells Trish that she was just jealous of Trish's success and made a bad decision that she now wishes she could take back. Trish says she's glad to hear Ivory regrets what happened, but she isn't sure if she's willing to forgive her. Ivory says that's fair and thanks Trish for at least hearing her out.
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Commissioner Marissa Mazolla approaches Ivory in the locker room and apologizes to her for firing her last week. She tells Ivory she doesn't feel like she can trust Shane at the moment, and when she saw Ivory giving Shane a hug she feared the worst. Ivory accepts her apology and tells Marissa that she doesn't have to worry about Shane; Shane realizes what he did is wrong and he's going to do everything in his power to make it up to her.
Matt and Cruiserweight Champion Christian are in their locker room complaining about Kurt's return. Christian tells Matt that he'll have a chance in the main event to prove that he is better than Kurt by pinning the Olympic Champion's shoulders down in the center of the ring.
Marissa goes into Sable's locker room and asks Sable if she can think of any reason why she shouldn't fire Sable. Before Sable can respond, Theodore gets in Marissa's face and tells Sable that if he has talked to Shane; if Marissa fires Sable, Shane will just turn around and give her her job back. Marissa doesn't believe Theodore, who tells her to go ask Shane if it's true. Marissa tells Theodore that if he's lying to her, he can kiss his job goodbye as well.
Women's Champion Jazz goes to Steven and congratulates him on his win. She also thanks him for being there for her at Bad Blood. He says that any time she needs help he's there for her, prompting the two of them to hug.
Marissa barges into Shane's locker room and asks him if he told Theodore he would hire Sable back if Marissa fired her. Shane confirms that Theodore wasn't lying. Marissa demands to know who the hell Shane thinks he is going above her head like this and tells him if he doesn't like the way she's handling the Women's Division, she can always quit and they can get divorced. Shane tells her that he thinks she's handling things fine, but reminds her that she doesn't have a reason to get rid of Sable. He tells her that once again she's letting her heart get in the way of business and she can't do that. He then tells her that Theodore threatened to sue if Sable were fired without a good reason. He tells her that as much as he hates it, they need a good reason before they can get rid of Sable.
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Match 3 (Ref Rob Johnson)
Michael Lockwood vs. Spike Dudley
Spike goes for the Dudley Dog, but Michael shoves him into the turnbuckle. Michael goes for a superplex, but Spike shoves him off and follows up with a double foot stomp for two. Michael attempts a Crashdown, but Spike rolls him up for a close two. Spike attempts another Dudley Dog, but Michael again counters it, this time by shoving Spike so that he crotches himself on the top rope. Michael then climbs to the top rope and leaps off, clotheslining the straddled Spike; the move sends both men to the outside of the ring.
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Michael hits a cross body block for two. Spike attempts Nora's Molly-Go-Round, but Michael ducks under it and then hits a Crashdown for three.
Winner: Michael Lockwood
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Victoria knocks on Steven's locker room door and asks him how he's doing. Steven immediately demands to know what she's doing there. Victoria tells him that she wants to make up. Steven tells her that he has no desire to be with her any more. Victoria asks him if it's because of Jazz. He tells her no, he and Jazz are just friends; he just doesn't want to be with Victoria any longer because she's a traitorous bitch.
Shane Helms walks into Shane's locker room. Shane tells Helms he's glad he finally arrived, because Shane has an important announcement to make. Shane says that because Christian didn't actually beat Helms himself for the Cruiserweight title, Helms will get himself a rematch against Christian next month at Vengeance.
Match 4 (Ref Ted Trevorte)
Eddie Guerrero & Jamie Noble vs. Shannon Moore & Tajiri
Eddie hits Shannon with a brainbuster, but Tajiri makes the save. Jamie hits a Rednecker, but again Tajiri makes the save. Tajiri comes in and spits mist in Eddie's eyes. Tajiri gives Jamie a handspring elbow for two. Tajiri hits Jamie with the Buzzkill and goes for the cover, but Eddie stops it by Frog Splashing both men. Nidia comes to the ring as Ted counts both Jamie and Tajiri down on the mat. Both men eventually make the tag. When Tajiri gets up, he goes over to Nidia and starts ordering her to leave. This distracts Eddie, which allows Shannon to roll him up from behind for the win.
Winners: Shannon Moore & Tajiri
Victoria walks into Jazz's locker room and demands that the two of them go to the ring and have a fight. Jazz smiles and tells Victoria she'd be more than happy to wipe the mat with Victoria's ugly mug.
Commercial
Jason interviews Helms. Helms says he's glad to see that Shane is doing the right thing by giving him a rematch for his title at Vengeance. He says that at first he was against the way Shane was running the company, but now Shane is prooving that he really wants to run the company the best way he can. He tells Christian that he better be prepared for Vengeance.
Match 5 (Ref Asia Reynolds)
Women's Champion Jazz vs. Victoria
Once both women are in the ring Marissa comes to ringside and interrupts them. She said she has booked a bizarre new match for the Women's Championship at Vengeance. She says the day of the event, there will be a drawing that will pair off all eight women into four teams. She says those four teams with wrestle in a four corner elimination match. She said that once each woman's partner has been eliminated, that woman will have to wrestle until she is eliminated without the ability to tag out of the match. She says that the fight will continue until there are only two women remaining. She says it's possible it will be two women from opposing teams against each other, or it could be the tag partners. Whatever the case, those two women will continue to wrestle until one wins and is declared the undisputed Women's Champion. The match then officially begins with Victoria hitting Jazz from behind. Jazz comes back and wins with the Widow's Peak.
Winner: Jazz
After the match Jacqueline and Sable storm the ring accompanied by Theodore and beat down on Jazz. Jacqueline and Sable then raise the Women's Championship belt in the air together.
Commercial
Jamie Noble walks up to Trish and thanks him for everything he's done for her. He thanks her for coming to her defense last week against Christian. She tells him that he's thanked her several times for that and doesn't have to any more, but he points out how she risked getting hurt by going against a psycho like Christian. He again thanks her and walks off. Trish looks a bit disturbed by Jamie's visit.
Nidia approaches Shannon in the back and tells him she saw how he pinned Eddie in the center of the ring. Nidia points out that she's been having some problems with Eddie lately and is looking for a man to step up and fight for her honor. She says now that Shane has turned his back on Shannon and Shannon is all alone, maybe he'd like to have Nidia's services...provided he does something for her. Shannon asks Nidia what she'll do for him if he takes out Eddie, to which Nidia responds by saying she'll do anything at all for him.
Spike approaches Michael from behind when Michael is talking on a cell phone. Spike hears Michael use the terms "baby" and "sweety." He starts to walk away until he hears Michael say "no, Nora and I are through for good." Spike then walks over and snatches the phone out of Michael's hand and asks the caller who the hell she thinks she is coming between Michael and Nora like that. Michael snatches the phone out of Spike's hands, but not before Spike heard who was on the other line. Michael says into the phone, "tell me you didn't say anything while that little runt had the phone...oh, shit."
Jason is now interviewing Christian. Christian tells Jason that it's bogus that Shane is giving Helms a rematch. Christian says that Shane claims Helms didn't actually lose the title, but the rules of a triple threat match are simple: if you aren't the guy who gets the victory, you lose. Christian says Helms lost the title fair and square, and now Shane is just trying to screw him out of the title by giving him a rematch. Christian says it won't work; he beats Helms last week at Bad Blood, and he says he can do it again next month at Vengeance.
Helms and Rey enter Kurt's locker room and welcomes him to Cruise. He then asks them if they're ready for their big match, which they all agree that they are. Kurt responds by saying "then let's get down to the ring and kick some butt!"
Commercial
Main Event (Ref Rob Johnson)
Cruiserweight Champion Christian, Matt Hardy, & Shawn Michaels vs. Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio, & Shane Helms
The heels all play the usual heel routine; Christian tags out when Helms gets tagged in, Matt tags out when Kurt comes in, and Shawn tags out when Rey comes in. Helms and Shawn wind up hitting each other with their patended superkicks. Kurt comes in and hits Christian with an Olympic Slam, but Matt makes the save. Matt gives Kurt a Side Effect, but Christian is unable to make the cover. Rey gives Shawn, who is on the arena floor, a 619. Matt gives Rey a Twist of Fate. Helms chokeslams Matt over the top rope. Christian gives Helms an Unprettier. Christian then turns around into another Olympic Slam. Kurt then gives Christian the ankle lock, forcing Christian to tap out.
Winners: Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio, & Shane Helms