WWE Backlash: Shawn Michaels Vs. Batista
Shawn Michaels vs. Batista [Special Guest Referee Chris Jericho] Chris Jericho is introduced first as the Special Guest Referee. Batista is introduced first. Shawn Michaels makes his way to the ring next.
The two come to the center of the ring and Jericho explains the rules. They back into their corners and we have a bell. The two circle and Shawn applies a wristlock but gets back elbowed. Batista in the corner now and gets punched, but sends HBK to the mat, who gets right back up and charges, but then rolls outside of the ring.
Shawn back inside now and the two circle again. Shawn with a side headlock, Batista places HBK in the corner and Jericho calls for a break. Shawn quickly turns Batista around into the corner, Batista reverses by shooting HBK off into the corner. Clothesline by Batista. Shawn then follows with a chop block on Batista followed by a short arm scissors somehow.
Shawn working on the left arm of Batista right now. Batista tries to stand up with Shawn locked onto his left arm but cannot do it. Instead he rolls back into a pin and gets two. Batista tries to lift Shawn again and this time does it. He has Shawn on his left shoulder, mid-hold, then Shawn hurricanradas Batista over the top rope to the outside.
Back inside the ring now and Shawn applies another unique submission. Michaels wrenches back on the arm wrapping it around the rope. Batista to his feet and explodes with a big clothesline now. Both men down.
Batista has Shawn in the corner and shoulderblocks him a few times. Batista hits a powerslam and a two count. Michaels applies a Crippler Crossface. He applies it for a while until Batista finally breaks out. HBK rope to rope, ducks a clothesline and hits a flying forearm. HBK nips up, Batista Spears him immediately and gets a two count.
HBK on the ropes now and Batista climbs after him. Jericho takes Batista off the ropes. Back up goes Batista and gets shoved down by HBK. HBK climbs and hits the Flying Elbow Drop. Shawn calls for Sweet Chin Music, he starts and Batista Spine Busts Shawn. Then he hoists HBK up for a Batista Bomb. HBK gets dropped to the mat and sells a left knee injury. Shawn to the corner, gets up quickly and snaps off a Sweet Chin Music. Quickly covers Batista and gets the 1-2-3. Your Winner: Shawn Michaels