IC title – Jeff Hardy (c) v Gene Snitsky

JR makes me chuckle by pointing out he does know what the Whisper in the Wind is. Hey, he's man enough to admit his mistakes. Gotta respect that. Crowd gets some Hardy love from the opening bell. Snitsky muscles Jeff up and slams him into the buckles. Snitsky clubs away, which JR calls "a deliberate pace". Butterfly lock. Jeff can't get out. He kicks his way out but runs into a sidewalk slam for 2. Jeff covers up as Snitsky throws more punches. Crowd is totally out of this one. Every now and again there's a girly "Hardy" chant. That's about it. Snitsky misses a legdrop. Jeff kicks at his legs to get him down then basement dropkicks him for 1. Whisper in the Wind (called by JR!) gets 2. Snitsky misses a big corner boot. Jeff dodges and hits a quick Swanton for the pin.

Winner: Jeff Hardy via pinfall.

POST MATCH Snitsky boots Jeff in the face. Not content with that he bails for a chair. Triple H and Sledgey make the save. HHH stalks the fallen Hardy and the crowd smells a heel turn. HHH helps him up as JR grumbles about HHH's general attitude. HHH makes a point of telling Jeff he's in trouble come Armageddon. Point made. HHH takes a walk.

- Still to come; Shawn Michaels vs. Randy Orton

- J.R. and The King run down the ArmAgeddon card

- Backstage Regal informs Mr. McMahon, Stephanie McMahon is on her way to the arena!

(5) Shawn Michaels vs. WWE Champion Randy Orton (non-title) HBK goes for Sweet Chin Music early, Orton launches himself out of the ring. Orton tries for an RKO, Michaels manages to trap Orton in the ankle lock! Back from commercials, HBK and Orton are brawling in the middle of the ring, Orton ends up on the outside again, Michaels follows him out and sets him up ir the superkick, Orton moves and Shawn nails Timekeeper Mark Yeaton! Orton hits his DDT from the middle rope on Shawn, HBK fires back up on Orton, hitting an inverted atomic drop, a scoop slam and the diving elbow. HBK sets up for Sweet Chin Music again, Kennedy appears at ringside, HBK launches himself over the top rope onto Kennedy, they start fighting on the outside and into the crowd. Orton gets on the mic and announces himself as the winner. Y2J then attacks Orton and tries to lock him in the Walls of Jericho, Orton manages to squirm free, Jericho stares down Orton from the ring.