PORTLAND, Ore. - Usually, when an animal pursues their quarry, they employ hushed maneuvers and a stealth manner in order to slip in for the kill. For The Animal, Batista, however, such a low-key approach has never much been his style.

PORTLAND, Ore. -- In a display of dominance, Women's Champion Beth Phoenix defeated Candice Michelle with a Glam Slam to retain her gold. WATCH

PORTLAND, Ore. -- WWE Champion Triple H survived the fast-paced, high-octane attacks of No. 1 contender Jeff Hardy to retain his title at No Mercy in a back-and-forth match that saw both competitors give all they had in their golden encounter.

"Climb" was of the essence for World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho, who needed a critical assist from Lance Cade to slither up the rungs and just barely win a tug-of-war atop the ladder to snag the dangling gold.

In the opening match at No Mercy, ECW Champion Matt Hardy kicked off the explosive pay-per-view with perhaps the most important win of his career. After applying the Twist of Fate, Hardy secured his victory with a pin on challenger Mark Henry.

Undertaker fell at the massive hands of Big Show tonight at No Mercy, as The World's Largest Athlete knocked out The Deadman with a little help from an exposed turnbuckle. Although his means were questionable, the end of the bout was definitely irrefutable -- Big Show scored a resounding victory.

PORTLAND, Ore. -- When Rey Mysterio faced off against Kane at No Mercy, there was much more than simple pride at stake, as was evident when the Big Red Monster viciously clubbed the luchador with a steel chair, ending the match in a disqualification.