Monday Night Raw Results 08-11-08

Monday Night Raw begins with footage of Batista and John Cena winning the World Tag Team titles last week from Rhodes and DiBiase.

John Cena's music hit and Cena made his way to the ring with his tag team championship belt. Cena talked about his upcoming match at Summerslam against Batista. He talked about Mike Adamle, asking him for better ways that they could hype the match but then said that there is nothing more to hype the match other than the headline John Cena vs Batista - First time ever. Batista's music then came on and Batista made his way to the ring with his tag team championship belt. Cena then told Batista that the good news is that they are the World Tag Team Champions but the bad news is that they will have to learn how to co-exist when they have to defend their tag team titles in a rematch against Rhodes and DiBiase. Cena also said that things will be different at Summerslam because he has been watching Batista for six years after he was groomed by two of the greatest,Ric Flair and Triple H. He continued on saying that he never had that chance but that he has turned critics into believers and now on every Monday he stands before a nation that goes to battle with him. Batista then took the microphone and told Cena that he has been watching him too. He talked about how they've each won Royal Rumbles, they've each won main events at WrestleMania, they've each won their fair share of title belts, but one thing is Cena has never changed who is, and he respects that. Then Batista mocked John Cena by saying that he would never be caught doing some of the things that he does, imitating the Shuffle. Batista went on by saying that he can understand why certain people over the age of 15 would want to see him beat him senseless. Cena put his mic down and was ready to go at it with Batista but Batista told him to hold on and said that this Sunday he is going to answer the question once and for all who the better man is. Cena put his hand out and Batista shook his hand. Cena then backed up slowly and Batista's music hit to end the segment.

Kelly Kelly Vs Beth Phoenix (with Santino Marella)

Kelly Kelly made her way to the ring first followed by Beth Phoenix and Santino Marella. Santino joined Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler at the broadcast booth and said that he has confidence that Beth Phoenix could handle Kelly Kelly in this match up. Kelly Kelly tried all she could in this match up but was no match for Beth Phoenix. Beth ended the match when she lifted Kelly Kelly into the air and slammed her face first to the mat. The cover followed next and the victory went to Beth Phoenix. After the match was over Santino got in the ring and told Beth Phoenix to send a message to Kofi Kingston and Mickie James by slamming Kelly Kelly again. Just then Kofi Kingston and Mickie James came out and chased Santino and Beth Phoenix out of the ring. Outside of the ring Santino challenged Mickie James to a one on one match later tonight so he can find out where he can and can't put his hands. Kofi refused but Mickie James wanted to and accepted.

Santino Marella Vs Mickie James

No time was wasted as this match got underway. It's not often when you see a male wrestler wrestle a female wrestler but here we had it. Santino began to nurse a leg injury near the corner ropes with Kofi Kingston right outside of the ring. The referee went over to see what was going on with him and backed Mickie James off. With the referee over there in the corner with his back turned Beth Phoenix got in the ring and tossed Mickie James into the corner ring post. Santino then rolled up Mickie James for the easy win then ran around the ring celebrating his win. He even jumped into Beth Phoenix's arms.

Footage was shown of Ivan Putsky and Tito Santana winning the tag team titles years ago. Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase were shown in a backstage locker room. Rhodes said he and DiBiase will work together just like Putsky and Santana, two WWE Hall of Famers. Rhodes added that Cena and Batista aren't true tag partners. Dibiase said he and Rhodes are only in their 20's and their careers are still young. DiBiase vowed to win back everyone's respect tonight when they win back the tag titles.

Cryme Tyme Vs The Highlanders

Big Shad of Cryme Tyme starts the match with Rory of the Highlanders and dominates him. JTG comes in and unleashes some moves of his own. Rory dumps JTG on the floor to get double teamed. Back in the ring Rory gets a 2 count on JTG. JTG counters a move from Rory and tags in Shad as Robbie comes in too. Shad lifts Robbie for a high suplex and drops him, then kicks Robbie in the face. Shad hits another big move on Robbie and covers him for the pinfall and the victory for Cryme Tyme.

Michael Cole talks about Randy Orton's recent motorcycle accident last night. He says that Orton was thrown 300 ft.

The music hits and JBL makes his way to the ring via his white limousine. The ring has a red cover over it and there's a table and chairs setup in the center. Out next is the World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk to a nice pop. JBL tells Punk before he beats him at this contest, he's happy to know that Punk's reign ends in six days. Punk stops him and tells him to shut up. Punk says he's been listening to the same tired argument ever since he won the Title. Punk says he has the belt because he earned it. Punk continues and says that they are one week away from the 20th anniversary of SummerSlam and says he will walk away still the World Heavyweight Champion. Punk says when he does, he will prove he is the man. JBL takes the microphone and says that Punk has no merits to be champion. He says Punk broke into a little organization in Chicago, does a stint in ECW and somehow he's here on Raw as the World Heavyweight Champion. JBL says in six days Punk's fairy tale comes to an end but gives him props on his 'Money in the Bank match at WrestleMania and says he has talent. JBL says he can beat him at anything he chooses to do and takes his jacket off. JBL asks Punk to sit down to a drinking contest where a shot glass and a bottle of Jack Daniels is sitting. JBL pours Punk a shot of whiskey and tells him if he takes that drink, he will win this contest. Punk lifts the shot and asks him if he wants him to drink this. JBL tells him to show he will do anything to win and throw the morals and principles out the door. JBL taunts Punk some more with the thought of beating him. Punk says if he drinks this, then he's just like JBL, is that it? Punk says JBL don't get it, he's not like him. He's not JBL, he's CM Punk. He says he's not willing to compromise his beliefs because they've gotten him this far. Punk sets the shot back down and tells JBL thanks, but no thanks. JBL grabs the shot and says he will toast to CM Punk and the footnote that is his pathetic World Title run. JBL goes to toast him and CM Punk stops him. He says he has a change of heart and change of mind. He grabs the shot and says if anyone is going to have a shot around here, it's the Champ. Punk says here's to JBL and throws the shot in his eye. Punk moves the table and hits a running knee on JBL in the corner. JBL tries to recover from the knee and the shot on the mat as CM Punk celebrates with his World Title and declares he is Straight Edge. Punk's music blasts and he makes his way back.

Chris Jericho (with Lance Kade) Vs Kane

Kane came to the ring with the mysterious burlap sack he's been carrying for weeks. Kane was able to gain momentum in this match early and knocked Jericho down. Kane was about to go for qa choke slam but just then Raw GM Mike Adamle came out with about ten or so security personal. They all surrounded the ring but Kane continued his match with Chris Jericho. Kane later went to grab his burlap sack starring at everyone outside of the ring. Jericho took advantage of the situation and hit the code breaker on Kane and got the pin and the victory. Kane continued to clutch his burlap sack though and that's when Mike Adamle got into the ring. Adamle talked to Kane about knowing what's in the bag, that it represents the monster that's inside Kane. Adamle assured Kane he can have a normal life if he hands over the bag for everyone to see what's in it. Adamle ordered Kane to hand over the bag, and Kane took the mic to speak. Kane told Adamle that there's a mask inside the bag. Kane said the man who wore the mask has been damaged and scarred beyond recognition. Kane said the problem is it's not his mask, then opened the bag to reveal Rey Mysterio's mask. Kane laughed maniacally, tossed the mask at Adamle, then exited the ring.

Jamie Noble Vs William Regal

Highlights were shown of last week when Jamie Noble and William regal went at it in the ring while Layla watched from outside of the ring. Regal attacked Noble outside the ring then tossed him back inside. Noble was able to gain some momentum as he hit a cross body from off the corner ropes. Regal escaped the pinfall then used a hip toss to bring Noble down. Regal came off the ropes and kneed Noble in the head, then took the pinfall.

Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase Vs Batista & John Cena

Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase had their rematch tonight and a chance to regain the World Tag Team Championship titles. As things were getting underway Cena and Batista had trouble deciding who would start the match. Cena finally agreed that Batista would start things off. The bell rang and Cena immediately tagged himself in by slapping Batista in the back. Rhodes and DiBiase double teamed on Cena in their corner but when Cena was finally able to take control over Cody Rhodes in the ring he walked over to Batista and signaled the "You Can't See Me" before hitting a Five Knuckle Shuffle on Rhodes. Cena gave a mocking salute to Batista. DiBiase later came in and took control of the match over John Cena. Cena was soon able to escape a hold and managed to tag in Batista. Batista ran wild in the ring attacking DiBiase, eventually getting a Spinebuster. Batista signaled for the Batista Bomb and gave a double thumbs down to Cena. Batista went over and set up a Batista Bomb, staring over at Cena. Cena got in the ring and shoved DiBiase away, then got in Batista's face. As the two stared each other down, the referee got in between them. Cody Rhodes snuck into the ring and clipped Batista's leg, taking him down. As the referee turned back, Rhodes tagged in and began to attack Batista. Rhodes took control and exploited the leg injury but was unable to capture a pinfall. Batista escaped from Rhodes and went over to tag Cena. Instead of a tag, Batista slapped Cena in the face as payback for last week. Cena got into the ring then went right over to get in Batista's face. Meanwhile, Ted DiBiase tagged in and rushed across to knock Cena into Batista. Batista fell off the side apron and DiBiase rolled up Cena for the pinfall victory. Cena remained in the ring and motioned for Batista to come back in and fight. Batista got in and went up to Cena, but Rhodes and Dibiase returned to the ring. Batista and Cena went after each of them, taking them to the outside of the ring for a beat down. Cena walked off up the ramp, but Batista was in the ring and called for Cena to return. WWE referees and security rushed to the ring to prevent Cena and Batista from a brawl in the ring. Mike Adamle came to ringside as well to check on things. Batista and Cena managed to break through the security and go at each other several times. Raw ended with a brawl in the ring, as a small preview of what's to come at Summerslam.