Summerslam 2008 Results

Jeff Hardy Vs MVP

Both MVP and Hardy took turns with Mr. momentum in this match as it went back and forth. Late in the match, Jeff Hardy was ready to go for his Swanton Bomb move but out of nowhere United States Champion Shelton Benjamin came running to ringside, causing a distraction. Hardy knocked Benjamin down outside and once again was ready to hit the Swanton Bomb on MVP. MVP had recovered enough though to roll out of the way of Jeff's flip off the ropes. MVP followed up with his running kick to Jeff's head to get the cover and the victory.

Santino Marella & Beth Phoenix Vs Kofi Kingston & Mickie James
(Winners take all match) (Intercontinental & Womans Championhip Match)

In this match the winners would get the Intercontinental championship and the Woman's Championship. Kofi Kingston continued to display his high-flying acrobatics and leaping ability. At one point in the match, Kofi was about to run and dive onto Santino outside the ring. Santino jumped into Beth's arms on the outside and Kofi stopped himself. Back in the ring, Kofi charged at Santino, but Santino smartly pulled down the top rope. Mickie James grabbed Santino and DDT'd him. Beth Phoenix hit her finisher on Mickie James to win both titles for her and Santino. So Beth Phoenix is the new Woman's Championa and Santino Marella is the new Intercontinental Champion.

Shawn Michaels Announcement

Shawn Michaels came down to the ring along with his wife Rebecca. Michaels said his doctors have advised him to stop wrestling due to injury. Michaels informed fans that at this point he wants to follow their advice and leave WWE, to become a good family man. As Michaels thanked the fans and prepared to leave, Chris Jericho's music came on to interrupt. Y2J came down to the ring and told HBK to let the fans know he's leaving due to what Jericho did. Michaels said he'll go home and tell his family that, only if Jericho goes home and tells his family he'll never be Shawn Michaels. HBK was leaving the ring as an enraged Jericho went to strike him. Jericho missed HBK but ended up punching his wife Rebecca, knocking her down. Jericho left the scene with Michaels attending to his fallen wife.

Matt Hardy VS Mark Henry (ECW Championship Match)

Matt Hardy came so close in this match at becoming the new ECW Champion but Tony Atlas didn't let it happen. In the match Hardy was able to hit the Twist of Fate on Mark Henry but Tony Atlas interfered to break the referee's count, causing a disqualification in Matt's favor. Atlas started to pummel Matt in the ring, but Jeff Hardy ran down to the ring for the save. Matt and Jeff then hit a double suplex on Mark Henry outside the ring.

JBL Vs CM Punk (World Heavyweight Championship Match)

The match went back and forth early, with Punk commanding things first, then JBL hitting a shoulder block to gain control. Punk became busted open bleeding after he and JBL knocked heads at one point. JBL went for the Clothesline at Hell to try to end the match, but Punk ducked it and hit the Go to Sleep finisher to retain his title.

Khali Vs Triple H (WWE Title Match)

Triple H gets in the ring and stands face to face with Khali. Well, face to throat at least. Khali shoves Triple H who comes back at Khali firing, Khali swings and misses as TriplH unloads some more. Khali swings and misses again as Triple H unloads some more shots to Khali's face. Triple H comes off the ropes and Khali catches him and choke slams him. Later Khali gets a nerve pinch hold on Triple H but Triple H escapes it. Khali dominates Triple H for a while but Triple H is able to hit a Facebuster on Khali and Khali got tied up in the ropes. As Triple H charged him, Khali got a boot up in HHH's face. Triple H tried for the Pedigree, but Khali used his power to backdrop Triple H to the outside of the ring. Khali stayed in control and locked the Vice Grip on Triple H. Triple H used impressive strength and power to get out of the Grip, then hit the Pedigree on Khali to win it.

Batista Vs John Cena

This match was finally going to happen after six years in the making. Through out the match Batista was able to land his Spear move and John Cena trying to hit his FU. Late in the match both Cena and Batista were on the top ropes exchanging punches. Batista ended up hitting the floor hard. Cena flew off the top ropes at him but fell kind of awkward as Batista went for the pin but John Cena kicked out. Batista then gave Cena a big kick to the head followed by a Batista Bomb to get the cover and the win.

Edge Vs Undertaker

The return of the dead man was finally here. It was time for 'Hell in the Cell'. The members of La Familia were all watching the match from back stage. Edge tried to get off to a quick start and attack early but the Undertaker soon turned the match into his favor. The match ended up outside and the Undertaker hit the Last Ride to send Edge through a table. Back in the ring Ede gained control again but the Undertaker ended up hitting another Last Ride on Edge. Outside of the ring Undertaker tried to hit Edge with a camera but Edge ducked and ended up getting the camera and smacking the Undertaker with it. With both men standing on a table Edge speared Undertaker right off of the table. Both men are tired but Undertaker punches away at Edge. Back in the ring Edge smacks Undertaker with a ladder. La Familia is shown back stage watching the match. Edge hits Undertaker with a camera and goes for the pin but only gets a two count. As Undertaker gets up Edge goes for the Spear but Undertaker catches him by the throat and chokeslams him. Undertaker covers him but only gets a two count. Later Edge tried for Old School off the ropes, but Undertaker hit an impressive Chokeslam on Edge off the top rope through two tables outside the ring. Back in the ring the Undertaker uses edge's own move on him and hits a Spear. Undertaker then grabs a camera and hits Edge right over the head. After a Conchairto, Undertaker used the Tombstone to finally pick up the pinfall victory!