Info:Date: December 14, 2008
Time: 1am GMT on 15th December, 8PM ET on 14th December, 5PM PT on 14th December.
Location: HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York.
Involved Matches: RAW,SD,ECW
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Click HerePreview:Armageddon (2008) is an upcoming professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), which is scheduled to take place on December 14, 2008 at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York. The event will be the ninth event produced under theArmageddon name and will feature talent from the Raw, ECW, and SmackDown brands. Seven professional wrestling matches are currently scheduled on the event’s card.
Armageddon (2008) will feature professional wrestling matches that involve different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds, plots and storylines. Wrestlers will portray a villain or a hero as they follow a series of events that build tension, and culminate into a wrestling match or series of matches. All wrestlers will be from the Raw, SmackDown, and ECW brands–a storyline division in which WWE employees are assigned to different programs.
The main rivalry on the Raw brand heading into Armageddon is between John Cena and Chris Jericho (Christopher Irvine), with the two fighting over the World Heavyweight Championship. At Survivor Series, Cena returned to the WWE after a neck injury and defeated Jericho to win the championship. On the November 24 episode of Raw, Jericho defeated Randy Orton and Batista (David Bautista) in a Triple Threat match to earn a championship bout against Cena at Armageddon.
The primary feud on the SmackDown brand is between Edge (Adam Copeland), Triple H (Paul Levesque) and Jeff Hardy over the WWE Championship. At Survivor Series, Edge returned to the WWE after a three month hiatus after being announced as a replacement for Hardy, who was originally scheduled to face the defending champion Triple H and Vladimir Kozlov (Oleg Prudius) in a Triple Threat match for the championship, but was (kayfabe) found unconscious in his hotel and hence did not compete in the match. Edge pinned Triple H and won the championship. On the November 29 edition of SmackDown, General Manager Vickie Guerrero announced a “Beat the Clock Sprint” tournament, where the winner would face Edge at Armageddon for the WWE Championship. Hardy and Triple H tied at 12 minutes and 13 seconds in their respective matches, and thus, as a result, neither man was announced as the contender for the WWE Title. It was then confirmed a day later on WWE.com that Edge would defend his title against both Hardy and Triple H in a Triple Threat match at Armageddon.
The Intercontinental Championship did not have notable contender to face the champion, William Regal (Darren Matthews), so Stephanie McMahon ordered a tournament to determine who would be the next person to receive a shot at the title. The first round saw four matches: Kofi Kingston (Kofi Mensah) advance over Kane, due to Kane intentionally getting disqualified. CM Punk (Phil Brooks) defeated Snitsky (Gene Snitsky) by pinning him following a GTS (Go To Sleep). John Morrison (John Hennigan) defeated Finlay (Dave Finlay) following a pin after an Enzuigiri. The final match of the opening round saw Rey Mysterio (Oscar Gutierrez) defeat The Miz (Mike Mizanin). Second round was started by Punk defeating John Morrison in similar fashion, and Mysterio defeated Kingston by pinning him with an Oklahoma roll. This made the finals of the tournament be CM Punk wrestling Rey Mysterio.
Matches Card:
World Heavyweight Champion John Cena vs. Chris Jericho
WWE Championship: Edge vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Triple H (Triple Threat Match)
Batista vs. Randy Orton
ECW Champion Matt Hardy vs. Vladimir Kozlov (Non-title)
Finlay vs. Mark Henry (Belfast Brawl)
Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk - Intercontinental Title Tournament finalsLive For Free On Pro-Wrestling Universe.com
