Cruise 18
Tag Tournament Match 1 (Ref Ted Trevorte)
Brian Kendrick & Rey Mysterio vs. the James Cousins
The James Cousins come to the ring accompanied by Nora Greenwald. Brian hits a Jackhammer he calls the Greenhorn for two. Brian attempts a Swanton Bomb he calls the Neophyte, but Jamie rolls out of the way and makes the tag. James Stone hits the Hit and then applies the Rings of Saturn, which he refers to as the Aristocraft, but Rey makes the save. Brian hits the Sliced Bread and makes the tag, as does James. Jamie attempts the Rednecker, but Rey counters it into a leg scissors. Rey hits the 619 and goes for the West Coast Pop, but Jamie ducks and Rey counters into a sunset flip for two. Rey climbs to the top rope for the Enigma when he sees Shawn Michaels in the crowd. The sight of Shawn distracts Rey enough for James to shove him off the rope. Jamie makes the tag and James picks up the win with a DVD.
Winners: The James Cousins
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Matt Hardy approaches Eddie Guerrero in the back and begs Eddie to forgive him for last week. Eddie tells Matt to get out of his site as he makes him sick.
Sable comes to the ring to make an announcement. She says that it's no secret she only got her job based on her looks. She points out that Sunday night she was the first woman eliminated, and there's a reason for that: she's not a wrestler. She says she would love to be an in-ring competitor and compete in the Women's Division, but the truth is that she just isn't ready yet for that sort of competition. She says that she's sorry to everyone she's wronged since coming to Cruise and announces that she is now quitting.
Shawn is about to climb into his car when he's attacked by Rey, who security has to pull off of Shawn.
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General Manager Shane McMahon approaches Sable in the back and tells her that he thinks she made the right decision. He suggests that she get some training and come back in a few months. Sable apologizes for everything she's done to him; Shane tells her that it's all in the past. They hug and then Sable gets in her car and drives away.
Match 2 (Ref Asia Reynolds)
Nora Greenwald vs. Trish Stratus
Nora and Trish shake hands before the match. Nora attempts the Molly-Go-Round, now referred to as the Straightforward, but Trish ducks out of the way. Trish goes for the Stratusfaction, but Nora shoves her off. Nora attempts a Crashdown, but Trish flips over her shoulders and hits a Chickkick to the back of the head for the win. Afterwards Trish helps Nora to her feet and they embrace.
Winner: Trish Stratus
Shane Helms approaches Rob Van Dam and asks him how it feels to be a part of Cruise; RVD responds by saying that it's pretty cool. Helms wishes RVD good luck in his non-title match against Cruiserweight Champion Christian.
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James approaches Trish to congratulate her on her win, which appears to upset Nora. James suggests that the two of them celebrate both their victories by going out for a bite to eat. Trish agrees and then asks Jamie and Nora if they mind; both say no. Once James and Trish leave the room, both Jamie and Nora appear upset.
The Dragon prepares His Servants for their match in the tag tournament. He says that his victory Sunday night has given them the momentum to go on and win the tournament.
Jason Cruz interviews Kurt Angle, who says he has a lot of respect for Eddie but he's still going to force the man to tap out.
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Tag Tournament Match 2 (Ref Rob Johnson)
Kidman & Shannon Moore vs. the Servants of the Dragon
The Servants come out accompanied by Gail Kim. Funaki gives Shannon the Funaki Driver, but Kidman makes the save. Shannon hits a tombstone and attempts a Shining Star, but Tajiri shoves Shannon off. Tajiri comes in and gives Shannon the handspring elbow for two. Shannon drops Tajiri's throat down across the top rope in a move known as the Stun Gun and makes the tag; Kidman climbs to the top rope and hits Tajiri with the Shooting Star Press, but Tajiri kicks out.
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Funaki hits Shannon with a Dragon Suplex, but Kidman makes the save. Funaki gives Shannon a move known as the Disciple, where he starts out as though giving Shannon a reverse suplex but instead drops forward. Kidman and Tajiri come in. Tajiri attempts to powerbomb Kidman, but Kidman counters it into a facecrusher. Funaki runs in, only to receive the Sky High. Tajiri throws Kidman into the corner and applies the Tarantula. Tajiri then attempts the Buzzkill, but Kidman ducks under it and rolls out of the ring. Kidman and Shannon then return to the locker room, getting counted out.
Winners: The Servants of the Dragon via countout
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Shane approaches Kidman and Shannon and asks them why they eliminated themselves from the tournament by getting counted out. Shannon says that the contract said you could only be eliminated by pinfall or submission. Shane says that Kidman and Shannon know the rules of matches; a count out is a loss. Shannon counters by saying that even so, they were not pinned and therefore can't be eliminated per the contract. Shane tells them that if that's how they want to play it they can; they'll just wrestle again in another first round match next week.
Match 4 (Ref Ted Trevorte)
Eddie Guerrero vs. Kurt Angle
Kurt hits several rolling German suplexes for two. Eddie starts to apply the Lasso from El Paso, but Kurt counters it into an ankle lock; Eddie quickly makes it to the ropes. Eddie hits a brainbuster for two. Kurt hits an Olympic Slam, but is unable to make the cover. Matt runs out and jumps on the ring apron, distracting Ted. Ted doesn't notice as Matt tosses a chain to Eddie, who appears momentarily confused by Matt's appearance. Eddie hits Kurt with the chain and then climbs up top and hits the Frog Splash. Ted turns around in time to make the three count.
Winner: Eddie Guerrero
Women's Champion Jacqueline Moore and Theodore Long approach Jason. Jacqueline says that she is issueing an open challenge to any female minority to step into the ring and fight her for the title. Jason asks Jacqueline if she's serious about defending only against minorities; Jacqueline responds by saying that as Women's Champion she refuses to step in the ring with a white woman. She's about to say more when she's approached by Jazz, who tells her that she's invoking her right for a rematch right here tonight. Jazz walks off, leaving Jacqueline and Theodore looking nervous.
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Eddie approaches Matt in the locker room and asks him why Matt helped him against Kurt. Matt says that part of the reason was because he hates Kurt, but he also did it to show Eddie that he really is sorry. Eddie says he believes Matt now and accepts his apology. Matt then suggests that the two of them talk to Shane and see if it's not too late to join the tag tournament.
Women's Championship (Ref Asia Reynolds)
Women's Champion Jacqueline Moore vs. Jazz
Jacqueline comes to the ring accompanied by Theodore. Jazz hits the Widow's Peak, but Jacqueline gets her foot on the rope. Jacqueline attempts the Mankilla, but Jazz dodges. Jazz hits a powerslam for two. Jacqueline flips off the top rope and gives Jazz a leg drop in a move known as the Texas Heat for three.
Still Women's Champion: Jacqueline Moore
Christian approaches Shane in the locker room and asks him why he has to be RVD's first opponent. He complains and says that the Cruiserweight Champion should never wrestle a "rookie" like RVD. Shane responds by saying that Christian is lucky Shane isn't making him defend his title, but Shane doesn't plan on putting the title on the line until Summerslam when Christian will take on a veteran. Christian asks who he will be taking on; Shane tells him that he will be wrestling in a best two out of three falls match against Kurt.
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Eddie and Matt approach Shane and ask if they can join the tag tournament. Shane tells them he's glad somebody signed up; now they can be the ones to take on Kidman and Shannon next week.
Jacqueline and Theodore are returning to their locker rooms when they're approached by Jason, who asks who Jacqueline will next defend her title against. Jacqueline responds by saying there are no other minorities on Cruise, so she won't defend the title against anyone else. Jason points out that Gail Kim, who is Asian, is a minority. Commissioner Marissa Mazolla approaches Jacqueline and tells her that she's found some other minority Jacqueline can defend her title against. Jacqueline asks who it is, but Marissa tells her she'll find out next week.
Kurt is throwing things in the back looking for Matt when he's approached by Helms, who informs him that Kurt is the number one contender for the Cruiserweight Championship. This makes Kurt happy; he says that August will be a great month because first he's going to snap Matt's ankle and then he'll go on to snap Christian's.
Christian approaches RVD and gets in his face, but RVD stands right back up to him.
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Main Event (Ref Rob Johnson)
Cruiserweight Champion Christian vs. Rob Van Dam
Kurt comes out to commentate. RVD hits a rolling thunder, but Christian gets his foot on the rope. RVD hits a Van Terminator. Christian hits the Bad Religion for two. Christian hits a falling reverse DDT, no known as the Advocate, for two. Christian attempts an Unprettier, but RVD shoves him into the ropes and hits him with a kick. RVD climbs to the top rope and attempts a Five Star Frog Splash, but Christian rolls out of the way. Christian is able to connect with an Unprettier for three.
Winner: Christian
Brian Kendrick & Rey Mysterio vs. the James Cousins
The James Cousins come to the ring accompanied by Nora Greenwald. Brian hits a Jackhammer he calls the Greenhorn for two. Brian attempts a Swanton Bomb he calls the Neophyte, but Jamie rolls out of the way and makes the tag. James Stone hits the Hit and then applies the Rings of Saturn, which he refers to as the Aristocraft, but Rey makes the save. Brian hits the Sliced Bread and makes the tag, as does James. Jamie attempts the Rednecker, but Rey counters it into a leg scissors. Rey hits the 619 and goes for the West Coast Pop, but Jamie ducks and Rey counters into a sunset flip for two. Rey climbs to the top rope for the Enigma when he sees Shawn Michaels in the crowd. The sight of Shawn distracts Rey enough for James to shove him off the rope. Jamie makes the tag and James picks up the win with a DVD.
Winners: The James Cousins
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Matt Hardy approaches Eddie Guerrero in the back and begs Eddie to forgive him for last week. Eddie tells Matt to get out of his site as he makes him sick.
Sable comes to the ring to make an announcement. She says that it's no secret she only got her job based on her looks. She points out that Sunday night she was the first woman eliminated, and there's a reason for that: she's not a wrestler. She says she would love to be an in-ring competitor and compete in the Women's Division, but the truth is that she just isn't ready yet for that sort of competition. She says that she's sorry to everyone she's wronged since coming to Cruise and announces that she is now quitting.
Shawn is about to climb into his car when he's attacked by Rey, who security has to pull off of Shawn.
Commercial
General Manager Shane McMahon approaches Sable in the back and tells her that he thinks she made the right decision. He suggests that she get some training and come back in a few months. Sable apologizes for everything she's done to him; Shane tells her that it's all in the past. They hug and then Sable gets in her car and drives away.
Match 2 (Ref Asia Reynolds)
Nora Greenwald vs. Trish Stratus
Nora and Trish shake hands before the match. Nora attempts the Molly-Go-Round, now referred to as the Straightforward, but Trish ducks out of the way. Trish goes for the Stratusfaction, but Nora shoves her off. Nora attempts a Crashdown, but Trish flips over her shoulders and hits a Chickkick to the back of the head for the win. Afterwards Trish helps Nora to her feet and they embrace.
Winner: Trish Stratus
Shane Helms approaches Rob Van Dam and asks him how it feels to be a part of Cruise; RVD responds by saying that it's pretty cool. Helms wishes RVD good luck in his non-title match against Cruiserweight Champion Christian.
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James approaches Trish to congratulate her on her win, which appears to upset Nora. James suggests that the two of them celebrate both their victories by going out for a bite to eat. Trish agrees and then asks Jamie and Nora if they mind; both say no. Once James and Trish leave the room, both Jamie and Nora appear upset.
The Dragon prepares His Servants for their match in the tag tournament. He says that his victory Sunday night has given them the momentum to go on and win the tournament.
Jason Cruz interviews Kurt Angle, who says he has a lot of respect for Eddie but he's still going to force the man to tap out.
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Tag Tournament Match 2 (Ref Rob Johnson)
Kidman & Shannon Moore vs. the Servants of the Dragon
The Servants come out accompanied by Gail Kim. Funaki gives Shannon the Funaki Driver, but Kidman makes the save. Shannon hits a tombstone and attempts a Shining Star, but Tajiri shoves Shannon off. Tajiri comes in and gives Shannon the handspring elbow for two. Shannon drops Tajiri's throat down across the top rope in a move known as the Stun Gun and makes the tag; Kidman climbs to the top rope and hits Tajiri with the Shooting Star Press, but Tajiri kicks out.
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Funaki hits Shannon with a Dragon Suplex, but Kidman makes the save. Funaki gives Shannon a move known as the Disciple, where he starts out as though giving Shannon a reverse suplex but instead drops forward. Kidman and Tajiri come in. Tajiri attempts to powerbomb Kidman, but Kidman counters it into a facecrusher. Funaki runs in, only to receive the Sky High. Tajiri throws Kidman into the corner and applies the Tarantula. Tajiri then attempts the Buzzkill, but Kidman ducks under it and rolls out of the ring. Kidman and Shannon then return to the locker room, getting counted out.
Winners: The Servants of the Dragon via countout
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Shane approaches Kidman and Shannon and asks them why they eliminated themselves from the tournament by getting counted out. Shannon says that the contract said you could only be eliminated by pinfall or submission. Shane says that Kidman and Shannon know the rules of matches; a count out is a loss. Shannon counters by saying that even so, they were not pinned and therefore can't be eliminated per the contract. Shane tells them that if that's how they want to play it they can; they'll just wrestle again in another first round match next week.
Match 4 (Ref Ted Trevorte)
Eddie Guerrero vs. Kurt Angle
Kurt hits several rolling German suplexes for two. Eddie starts to apply the Lasso from El Paso, but Kurt counters it into an ankle lock; Eddie quickly makes it to the ropes. Eddie hits a brainbuster for two. Kurt hits an Olympic Slam, but is unable to make the cover. Matt runs out and jumps on the ring apron, distracting Ted. Ted doesn't notice as Matt tosses a chain to Eddie, who appears momentarily confused by Matt's appearance. Eddie hits Kurt with the chain and then climbs up top and hits the Frog Splash. Ted turns around in time to make the three count.
Winner: Eddie Guerrero
Women's Champion Jacqueline Moore and Theodore Long approach Jason. Jacqueline says that she is issueing an open challenge to any female minority to step into the ring and fight her for the title. Jason asks Jacqueline if she's serious about defending only against minorities; Jacqueline responds by saying that as Women's Champion she refuses to step in the ring with a white woman. She's about to say more when she's approached by Jazz, who tells her that she's invoking her right for a rematch right here tonight. Jazz walks off, leaving Jacqueline and Theodore looking nervous.
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Eddie approaches Matt in the locker room and asks him why Matt helped him against Kurt. Matt says that part of the reason was because he hates Kurt, but he also did it to show Eddie that he really is sorry. Eddie says he believes Matt now and accepts his apology. Matt then suggests that the two of them talk to Shane and see if it's not too late to join the tag tournament.
Women's Championship (Ref Asia Reynolds)
Women's Champion Jacqueline Moore vs. Jazz
Jacqueline comes to the ring accompanied by Theodore. Jazz hits the Widow's Peak, but Jacqueline gets her foot on the rope. Jacqueline attempts the Mankilla, but Jazz dodges. Jazz hits a powerslam for two. Jacqueline flips off the top rope and gives Jazz a leg drop in a move known as the Texas Heat for three.
Still Women's Champion: Jacqueline Moore
Christian approaches Shane in the locker room and asks him why he has to be RVD's first opponent. He complains and says that the Cruiserweight Champion should never wrestle a "rookie" like RVD. Shane responds by saying that Christian is lucky Shane isn't making him defend his title, but Shane doesn't plan on putting the title on the line until Summerslam when Christian will take on a veteran. Christian asks who he will be taking on; Shane tells him that he will be wrestling in a best two out of three falls match against Kurt.
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Eddie and Matt approach Shane and ask if they can join the tag tournament. Shane tells them he's glad somebody signed up; now they can be the ones to take on Kidman and Shannon next week.
Jacqueline and Theodore are returning to their locker rooms when they're approached by Jason, who asks who Jacqueline will next defend her title against. Jacqueline responds by saying there are no other minorities on Cruise, so she won't defend the title against anyone else. Jason points out that Gail Kim, who is Asian, is a minority. Commissioner Marissa Mazolla approaches Jacqueline and tells her that she's found some other minority Jacqueline can defend her title against. Jacqueline asks who it is, but Marissa tells her she'll find out next week.
Kurt is throwing things in the back looking for Matt when he's approached by Helms, who informs him that Kurt is the number one contender for the Cruiserweight Championship. This makes Kurt happy; he says that August will be a great month because first he's going to snap Matt's ankle and then he'll go on to snap Christian's.
Christian approaches RVD and gets in his face, but RVD stands right back up to him.
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Main Event (Ref Rob Johnson)
Cruiserweight Champion Christian vs. Rob Van Dam
Kurt comes out to commentate. RVD hits a rolling thunder, but Christian gets his foot on the rope. RVD hits a Van Terminator. Christian hits the Bad Religion for two. Christian hits a falling reverse DDT, no known as the Advocate, for two. Christian attempts an Unprettier, but RVD shoves him into the ropes and hits him with a kick. RVD climbs to the top rope and attempts a Five Star Frog Splash, but Christian rolls out of the way. Christian is able to connect with an Unprettier for three.
Winner: Christian