October Week 4 | Tulsa, OK
Match #1: One on One Normal | Randy Orton vs. Rowdy Roddy Piper
To kick off the inaugural episode of RAW, we had a matchup of old versus new as the legend, Rowdy Roddy Piper, took on the Intercontinental Champion, Randy Orton. The younger Orton was in control throughout the matchup, but Piper had a few tricks up his sleeve including countering an RKO and almost catching Randy with a surprise roll-up to keep things interesting. Eventually though, Orton was too much for the veteran and he struck with the RKO to put Roddy down for the three count. After the match Piper offered a handshake to Orton. Everyone in the arena was expecting him to do something dirty, but Randy actually shook his hand and applauded the veteran as he headed back to the locker room.
Winner: Randy Orton by pinfall.
Match #2: One on One Normal | Molly Holly vs. Mickie James
Next up on the docket we had another matchup featuring a current champion, with Women's Champion, Molly Holly, taking on Mickie James. Holly has been on a great run the last several weeks, winning the Divas title recently before vacating it after beating Chyna for the unified Women's Championship at Night of Champions. She continued that great run of form here, out-maneuvering Mickie throughout the matchup, but her opponent refused to go down easily. Twice, Molly Holly set up James for the Go Round diving finisher and twice Mickie countered it into a devastating powerbomb. The second was particularly damaging, and as Molly stumbled to her feet to recover from it, Mickie smashed her in the face with the Mick Kick to pick up a surprising upset victory.
Winner: Mickie James by pinfall.
Match #3: One on One Normal | Bobby Lashley vs. John Cena
Lashley and Cena faced off for the first time since Lashley defeated Cena and Big Show in a triple threat match to win the match on RAW is WAR back in September. This one never even really got going. Clearly there was still animosity leftover from the build up to their last match, and it showed immediately. The action spilled outside of the ring very quickly and the two superstars traded blows and slams. The referee tried to signal to them to get back inside but they seemed more intent on using the environment around them to punish each other physically. Cena speared Lashley into the ring apron as the referee counted to ten and the match was ruled a no contest. Cena and Lashley continued to fight each other until more officials came out to break them up.
Winner: No Contest
Match #4: One on One Normal | Christian vs. Mark Henry
Mark Henry came out without his Nation of Domination attire on with a microphone in hand. He stated that after losing the titles, the Nation has decided to disband, and Papa Shango has also decided to take a break from professional wrestling. He made it clear however that he still intended to dominate, with or without allies. After that, out came Christian to start the matchup. The two put on a good contest, but it was clear the much stronger Henry had the advantage and over time he started to wear down Captain Charisma. A World's Strongest Slam would ultimately be Christian's fate as he succumbed to the World's Strongest Man in the match. After it was over though, Henry's celebrations were interrupted by Christian's former tag team partner, Edge... and Jeff Hardy? The two of them came down the ramp and Edge grabbed the microphone, "Hey Mark, congrats on the win. But unlike you, my buddy Christian there has allies. You see, Jeff and I here plan to team up with him at Survivor Series in this year's main event, elimination tag team match. And we plan to kick your ass if you're willing to captain the team on the other side. I suggest you find some allies, and quick as the pay-per-view is only a few weeks away". Edge and Jeff grabbed Christian and headed backstage as Henry was left to think about the gauntlet that had just been laid down. With the Nation of Domination seemingly out of commission, how would he find team members to take on Edge, Christian, Jeff Hardy and whoever else they planned to team with at Survivor Series?
Winner: Mark Henry by pinfall.
Main Event: One on One Normal | Goldberg vs. Steve Austin
Unbelievable. Goldberg ran over one of the top guys in the history of the business like a freight train. Right out of the gates he hit a spear and Austin was out of it from that point on. Goldberg followed that up with a Jackhammer that only didn't end the match because Austin got his foot on the rope. The World Heavyweight Champion didn't spend any time being frustrated though and immediately went to the corner to line up Stone Cold for a spear. He connected once Austin reached his feet and this time, in the center of the ring, the pin was a certainty as he picked up the victory. It's hard to see how ANYONE is going to be able to beat this guy for the belt.
Winner: Goldberg by pinfall