Hey guys! 2 more matchups have been added to the card for
NWO this Sunday, Chris Benoit vs. Booker T for the US Title and Bobby Lashley vs. JBL. Here is info on both matches -
Booker T vs. Chris Benoit For The United States Championship
February 20th, 2006
For several months, Chris Benoit and Booker T have been battling tooth and nail over the United States Championship. On Feb. 19, they will go at it one more time, with Benoit looking to leave No Way Out with the gold he lost to Booker several months ago.
Back in October, Booker defeated Benoit for the United States Championship, turning his back on his former good friend in the process. After a series of rematches, the championship was held up by Theodore Long, who ordered a Best-of-Seven Series to determine the undisputed Champion.
In their last battle at Armageddon, Benoit defeated Booker in the fourth match of the series, cutting Booker’s lead to 3-1. However, Booker suffered an injury shortly after that match, and was unable to continue the series. Choosing Randy Orton as his substitute, Booker watched the Legend Killer lose the next two matches before defeating Benoit in the seventh and final match, giving Booker T the championship once again.
As Booker’s injury continued to heal, Benoit got another chance at the gold, but had to face another substitute. This time, it was Finlay, and the two squared off on the Feb. 3 edition of Friday Night SmackDown. As Benoit held Finlay in the Crippler Crossface, Sharmell interfered, nailing the Rabid Wolverine with a crutch to draw a disqualification.
The next week, Benoit found himself in a Fatal Four Way Match against JBL, Orlando Jordan and Matt Hardy, with the winner receiving a future match for the United States Championship. After Benoit made Hardy tap out to the Crippler Crossface, an irate Booker T stormed from the announce table.
Backstage, he met up with Theodore Long, who gave Booker an ultimatum. He told the champion that Benoit’s championship match would come at No Way Out, and there would be no substitutes. If Booker cannot wrestle against Benoit on Feb. 19, he will have to forfeit the United States Championship.
Will the Rabid Wolverine leave No Way Out as the United States Champion, or will Booker T be able to overcome his injury and retain the gold? Be sure to watch No Way Out on Feb. 19 to find out.
JBL vs. Bobby Lashley
February 20th, 2006
As of now, Bobby Lashley is still undefeated in singles competition on SmackDown. At No Way Out, Lashley will face his toughest challenge to date when he takes on the self-proclaimed “Wrestling God,” JBL.
A week before the Royal Rumble, Lashley and JBL met on Friday Night SmackDown, with Lashley getting the victory. JBL had hit the Clothesline from Hell on Lashley, but he was distracted when the Boogeyman’s music played. The distraction allowed Lashley to recover, and he hit the Dominator on JBL to win the match.
After JBL lost to the Boogeyman at the Royal Rumble, he came out on the next Friday Night SmackDown to talk about the loss. His speech was interrupted by Lashley’s music, as he came out for his scheduled match with Chad Dick. Lashley picked up the victory, but JBL attacked after the match, nailing him with the Clothesline from Hell.
On the Feb. 10 edition of SmackDown, after JBL lost a Fatal Four Way No. 1 Contender’s Match, he reminded Kristal backstage that he was a Wrestling God, and could beat anyone in the locker room at anytime. Lashley then approached JBL, and the soft-spoken newcomer offered a simple challenge: “Me and you, No Way Out.” Jillian immediately accepted, and JBL seemed surprised. However, after Jillian reiterated JBL’s earlier claims, he officially accepted Lashley’s challenge.
Will Lashley stay undefeated in singles competition, or will the “Wrestling God” get back on the winning track? Tune into No Way Out on Feb. 19 to find out.