NEW
WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS
For Chris
Benoit, it was yet another magical moment during what was the homecoming of a
lifetime. For Edge, it was the culmination of 14 months of tenacious struggle
to get back into the ring on Monday Night RAW after neck surgery. For RAW's newest tag team, it was living proof that hard work
can overcome even the greatest odds, as Benoit & Edge captured the World
Tag Team Championship in front of their native Canadian fans by defeating Ric Flair & Batista.
Despite
competing less than 24 hours after both men endured grueling matches at
Backlash, and only moments after suffering an assault at the hands of
Evolution, Benoit & Edge won the match when Edge hit Batista with a Spear
and scored the pinfall. Now, Chris Benoit enjoys the
rare distinction of holding two Championships at the same time as he leaves
Calgary -- the very place he trained to become a professional wrestler -- as
the World Heavyweight Champion and one half of the World Tag Team Champions.
In other action,
it seems as if the rivalry between Chris Jericho and Christian has only just
begun. Less than 24 hours after Jericho defeated Christian & Trish Stratus
in a Handicap Match at Backlash, Jericho and Christian went one on one to open
the evening ... and it was then that this rivalry featured a new twist. While
Elsewhere
on RAW, Kane promised to make a sacrifice. The Big Red Monster apparently had
his sights set on Lita. Luckily for her, Matt Hardy was there to make the save,
but Hardy received a Chokeslam for his troubles.
Match Results:
Christian defeated Chris Jericho
Victoria defeated Molly Holly via disqualification
Garrison Cade defeated Tajiri
Chris Benoit & Edge defeated Ric Flair &
Batista to win the World Tag Team Championship