The music of Chris Benoit hit in the arena as he made his way to the ring for his shot at the United States Championship. Booker T is not cleared to wrestle, so he gets to pick a replacement to wrestle for him tonight. Sharmells music hit as she introduced her man, and the undisputed United States Champion, Booker T! Booker then introduced his substitute, a man who loves to fight and a brawler of all brawlers, Finlay!

The start:

Finlay and Benoit got into a shoving match and then the two locked up. Finlay backed Benoit to the corner and gave him a shot to the chest as Booker joined Cole and Tazz on commentary. Finlay worked over Benoit with an elbow to the face and then a stiff bodyslam. Benoit fought back with some stiff chops and then Finlay tackled him to the ground and applied a keylock. Benoit came back with a takedown but Finlay nailed some right hands to the head. Finlay kicked Benoit hard, and then hit a legdrop to the sternum for two.

Mid-match notes:

Finlay locked in an arm bar and Benoit escaped with shots to the head. Benoit stomped away at Finlay and gave him some hard chops in the corner. Finlay came back with some uppercuts and then dragged Benoit to the apron and slammed him face first into the apron. Back in the ring and Finlay delivered a headbutt and then Benoit rallied with more chops and right hands. Benoit sent Finlay face first to the corner and then Finlay nailed another uppercut. Finlay hit some elbow drops and then locked in a rear chin lock.

The Finish:

Benoit escaped and nailed the triple Germans and then headed up top. Booker distracted Benoit and Finlay hit a shoulder in the corner and then a short arm clothesline. Finlay hit another shoulder to the mid section and then Benoit snapped on an arm bar looking for the Crossface. Booker distracted the referee and Sharmell got on the ring with his crutch and nailed Benoit in the back and the referee called for the bell.

Winner by disqualification, Chris Benoit, and still United States Champion, Booker T

The Aftermath:

Benoit went after Sharmell and Finlay stopped him and then Booker took over with some stomps as Finlay held him. Benoit looked in pain as Booker, Sharmell and Finlay made their way to the back.

Backstage:

Backstage is Kristal with Mark Henry and Daivari. She asked him about losing the title match to Kurt Angle. Daivari said a steel chair and a steel turnbuckle beat Mark Henry. Daivari sent Kristal away and said tonight the Worlds Strongest Man is teaming with the Legend Killer to take on Angle and Mysterio. He said hes taken care of Mysterio twice, and they will finish Kurt Angle tonight for good.