Event:
WWE Monday Night RAW
Airdate: Monday, March 9th, 2009 (USA Network)
Location: The Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla.
Results by 411Mania.com
"Yes, sir, we promised you a great main event…"
-Live from Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, FL
-Hosted by Michael Cole & Jerry "The King" Lawler
-We open with a recap of last week's HHH-Orton segment, and then the Legacy beat down of HHH on Friday.
-Orton is not in Jacksonville tonight, as we get a live shot from his home in St. Louis. He will join us via satellite tonight.
-Shawn Michaels is out for a word about his Wrestlemania match with The Undertaker. Shawn says 16-0 is a streak so extrodinary, no one could even think of replicating it. When it comes to showstopping performances though he's no slouch. That's why on Friday he interrupted Taker's promo with a video package of his greatest Wrestlemania moments. Shawn says he respects The Undertaker, but he's not afraid of him. He says Taker may be 16-0, but he is Mr. Wrestlemania. He says he's never been outperformed on the grandest stage and he never will. He says streaks are made to be broken, good things come to an end, and all good things come to an end. He says that's why at Wrestlemania something has to give. The promo is then interrupted by an awesome video package chronicling each of Taker's 16 Wrestlemania victories. The lights come back up and Taker is in the ring with Shawn, but Shawn's back is turned. Shawn says while his back is still turned "Hello Undertaker, I've been expecting you" and turns around. Taker says Shawn's arrogance has clouded his judgement. Taker says he does respect Shawn, but he's fought many men he's respected and they've all fallen. Taker promises that Shawn will be no different. Shawn says he and Taker have taken different career paths, and even different personal paths. Shawn says he shouldn't have to qualify for anything at Wrestlemania. He says he revolutionized the ladder match, wrestled for an hour to win the title, and retired Ric Flair. He says he's still the showstopper and he can't wait for this. Taker responds that Shawn has had epic victories at Wrestlemania, but he's also had bitter defeat. Taker says despite all of his achievements his dream of beating Taker at Wrestlemania is just that, a dream. Taker will soon lay that dream to rest. Taker says Shawn concerns himself with being the showstopper, and with winning a match and breaking the streak. Taker says he should concern himself with what he's going to do with him physically, and what he will do to his soul. He says he doesn't need to steal the show, but Shawn will realize that he is the most dangerous entity to enter the ring. He says Shawn should have been more careful with what he wished for, because he's opened hells gates. Taker tells Shawn on April 5th he will rest… Shawn cuts him off and says he'll rest quite comfortably because he'll knew he did the impossible, and that's ended Taker's streak. Shawn reminds him that even though he's beaten all of his Wrestlemania opponent's he's never beaten Shawn, and he never will. Amazing promo. Sadly as soon as it was over Michael Cole has to ruin it by screaming "Vintage Shawn Michaels, oozing confidence." Can someone get him a muzzle?