The "Who is the most beautiful Diva"? contest has ended and the official winner is Ashley Massaro. Ashley received 24% of the votes. Runner up was Torrie Wilson who had 18%. In third place came Michelle McCool and Maria who each received 16% of the votes. To see were other WWE Divas came out on the poll be sure to check it out at smackdown-wwe-divas.blogspot.com.
My opinion on the poll? I think Melina didn't get the credit she deserved, Ms. Perez has really got it going on and I would have thought that she would have came ahead of Michelle McCool and Maria. I can understand Ashley and Torrie Wilson coming ahead of her but the other two - I don't know. Melina did come in at 7th place, with Mickie James coming in 5th and Trish Stratus in 6th. Trish was another one I thought should have ranked way higher in the poll. One more I thought got underrated was Stacy Keibler. Stacey only received 3% of the votes! That one I couldn't beleive. Stacey to me, should have been in the top three. If it were a leg contest she would definitely be number one!
In a couple of weeks or so we will be starting a new 'Who is the most beautiful Diva"? poll but will be including many of the Divas that were left out. Some of the older ones will be included as well as some of the newer ones.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
ECW Results 10-28-08
ECW opened with GM Teddy Long dressed up as Ron Burgundy from "Anchorman". Long presented a news brief style intro saying tonight's show will feature The Miz & John Morrison presenting a special edition of "The Dirt Sheet" where they will examine D-Geriatric X, the tag team they will be replacing. Long also said the show will include a special six man tag team match, with Mark Henry teaming up with Chavo Guerrero and Bam Neely to do battle with Finlay, Evan Bourne and ECW Champ, Matt Hardy. Long told San Diego to "stay classy" and then said "I'm a Moron". The camera cut to the teleprompter and Long asked who wrote that. Just then Hornswoggle popped up and began laughing as he ran over to Teddy and started doing circles around him. Long yelled at Hornswoggle saying he has a show to do.
Finlay, Evan Bourne & Matt Hardy vs. Bam Neely, Chavo Guerrero & Mark Henry (Six Man Tag Team Match)
This match saw a frantic finish as all of the men in and around the ring became involved! Matt Hardy was the legal man against Chavo Guerrero and gained offensive momentum as he landed an elbow to the back of Chavo's head. Matt signaled for the Twist of Fate, but from the apron Bam Neely slapped Matt. Matt turned and punched Neely down, then turned just in time to grab Chavo in a Side Effect. Bam entered the ring to try to break up Matt's pinfall. Bam did an elbow drop but Hardy moved away and Bam ended up landing on Chavo. Mark Henry got into the ring and grabbed Matt for a World's Strongest Slam. Hornswoggle ran into the ring past the ref and began to bite Henry's leg. As the ref became distracted with Hornswoggle, Finlay entered the match and clocked Henry over the head with a shilaleigh. Tony Atlas reached into the ring and yanked on Finlay's leg to pull him to the outside. Hornswoggle saw it and ran over to dive out through the ropes onto Atlas. Meanwhile, Chavo saw Matt Hardy down in the ring and got up on the corner turnbuckle. Matt tried to go over and fight him but Chavo shoved Matt down to the mat, then jumped off for a Frogsplash to win it. After the loss, Bourne, Finlay and Hornswoggle checked on Hardy down in the ring. They scowled as they stare out at Atlas, Henry, Chavo and Bam who were up on the ramp recovering.
Video footage was shown with John Cena's father and brothers discussing how John grew up loving wrestling. Family movie footage was shown of young John Cena, and his brothers discussed how they used to always play sports and wrestle. The video ended saying Cena will return for the 2008 Survivor Series in November.
Matt Striker mentioned that Survivor Series is already sold out, then they launched into Todd Grisham's interview with Jack Swagger from last week's show. Swagger said "Tommy who?" when Grisham asked Swagger about his feud with him.
Backstage, Lena Yada talked to Tommy Dreamer about what Swagger said. Dreamer said it's his 19th anniversary as a wrestler. Dreamer said his wrestling is always about the fight. Dreamer called out Swagger for being bigger and weighing more, saying Swagger should be able to defeat him in about 5 minutes if he's so good. Dreamer asked Swagger what happens when he defeats him though.
Tommy Dreamer vs. Jack Swagger
Prior to the match, Matt Striker mentioned Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 comes out November 9th, and Wrestlemania 25 tickets go on sale November 8th.
At one point in the match, Dreamer used a flurry of punches to knock Swagger to the outside. Dreamer went out after him near the commentators' table, but Swagger brushed Dreamer aside then got back into the ring. Dreamer got on the apron to get back in, but Swagger ran over to deliver a knee to Dreamer. Swagger took control as ECW went to commercial. ECW returned with Matt Striker noting Swagger had focused an attack on Dreamer's neck during the break. Swagger continued to beat on Dreamer and put on a neck hold down on the mat. Dreamer battled out but Swagger jumped back on Dreamer and punched him more. Swagger tried for a splash by dropping off the corner onto Dreamer, but Dreamer rolled away. Dreamer mounted some offense and hit a swinging neckbreaker on Swagger then a bulldog off the ropes. Dreamer seemed ready to win it and signaled for a finisher. As he tried to pick up Swagger, Swagger fought his way out. Dreamer got back to the corner and jumped off the second rope to knock Swagger down, then climbed to the top rope. Swagger was quick to jump up to the corner and went after Dreamer. Dreamer knocked him off. Swagger countered a Dreamer DDT with a pin, but Dreamer escaped it. Swagger eventually reversed a rollup pin by Dreamer to use his finishing slam move on Dreamer.
The Dirt Sheet with Miz & Morrison
ECW's final segment was a special edition of "The Dirt Sheet", where The Miz and John Morrison examined the tag team they will face next week on Raw, DX. The Miz called he and Morrison the greatest tag team of this century. Morrison said tonight they'd take a look at this historic tag team, DX. Miz asked Morrison what he was doing in 1997 when DX started. Morrison and Miz both said they were still in high school. Miz said since then he and Morrison have gone on to great fame. Morrison mentioned that HHH and HBK have won a combined 16 world championships, and each have gotten married and had families. Morrison and Miz rolled a video to insult DX, calling HHH inadequate for using a big sledgehammer. Morrison mentioned that HBK calls himself sexy and cute, then questioned the mullett HBK has and the chaps he wears to the ring. Miz said Triple H may be "The game" but nobody has more game than he does. At the end Miz and Morrison said they approve the message, in jest of the political commercials going on right now. Miz and Morrison then introduced a pair of fake DX spoofs. One man had a huge fake nose to poke fun at HHH, and both wore blonde wigs with DX gear. Morrison asked the fake HHH if he had anything to say. The fake HHH started to ask "Are you ready?" but Morrison pulled the mic away saying they don't care what they have to say. Miz says in one year he and Morrison have almost surpassed all of the accomplishments DX has in 11 years. Miz said on Monday's Raw they will prove they are better than DX. The fake HBK took the mic and told Miz he had "two words", but Miz yanked the mic away and said he had five for him, then slapped the fake HBK down. Miz and Morrison each did their finishers on the men to leave them layed out in the ring, then ended the segment saying "Be Jealous!"
Finlay, Evan Bourne & Matt Hardy vs. Bam Neely, Chavo Guerrero & Mark Henry (Six Man Tag Team Match)
This match saw a frantic finish as all of the men in and around the ring became involved! Matt Hardy was the legal man against Chavo Guerrero and gained offensive momentum as he landed an elbow to the back of Chavo's head. Matt signaled for the Twist of Fate, but from the apron Bam Neely slapped Matt. Matt turned and punched Neely down, then turned just in time to grab Chavo in a Side Effect. Bam entered the ring to try to break up Matt's pinfall. Bam did an elbow drop but Hardy moved away and Bam ended up landing on Chavo. Mark Henry got into the ring and grabbed Matt for a World's Strongest Slam. Hornswoggle ran into the ring past the ref and began to bite Henry's leg. As the ref became distracted with Hornswoggle, Finlay entered the match and clocked Henry over the head with a shilaleigh. Tony Atlas reached into the ring and yanked on Finlay's leg to pull him to the outside. Hornswoggle saw it and ran over to dive out through the ropes onto Atlas. Meanwhile, Chavo saw Matt Hardy down in the ring and got up on the corner turnbuckle. Matt tried to go over and fight him but Chavo shoved Matt down to the mat, then jumped off for a Frogsplash to win it. After the loss, Bourne, Finlay and Hornswoggle checked on Hardy down in the ring. They scowled as they stare out at Atlas, Henry, Chavo and Bam who were up on the ramp recovering.
Video footage was shown with John Cena's father and brothers discussing how John grew up loving wrestling. Family movie footage was shown of young John Cena, and his brothers discussed how they used to always play sports and wrestle. The video ended saying Cena will return for the 2008 Survivor Series in November.
Matt Striker mentioned that Survivor Series is already sold out, then they launched into Todd Grisham's interview with Jack Swagger from last week's show. Swagger said "Tommy who?" when Grisham asked Swagger about his feud with him.
Backstage, Lena Yada talked to Tommy Dreamer about what Swagger said. Dreamer said it's his 19th anniversary as a wrestler. Dreamer said his wrestling is always about the fight. Dreamer called out Swagger for being bigger and weighing more, saying Swagger should be able to defeat him in about 5 minutes if he's so good. Dreamer asked Swagger what happens when he defeats him though.
Tommy Dreamer vs. Jack Swagger
Prior to the match, Matt Striker mentioned Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 comes out November 9th, and Wrestlemania 25 tickets go on sale November 8th.
At one point in the match, Dreamer used a flurry of punches to knock Swagger to the outside. Dreamer went out after him near the commentators' table, but Swagger brushed Dreamer aside then got back into the ring. Dreamer got on the apron to get back in, but Swagger ran over to deliver a knee to Dreamer. Swagger took control as ECW went to commercial. ECW returned with Matt Striker noting Swagger had focused an attack on Dreamer's neck during the break. Swagger continued to beat on Dreamer and put on a neck hold down on the mat. Dreamer battled out but Swagger jumped back on Dreamer and punched him more. Swagger tried for a splash by dropping off the corner onto Dreamer, but Dreamer rolled away. Dreamer mounted some offense and hit a swinging neckbreaker on Swagger then a bulldog off the ropes. Dreamer seemed ready to win it and signaled for a finisher. As he tried to pick up Swagger, Swagger fought his way out. Dreamer got back to the corner and jumped off the second rope to knock Swagger down, then climbed to the top rope. Swagger was quick to jump up to the corner and went after Dreamer. Dreamer knocked him off. Swagger countered a Dreamer DDT with a pin, but Dreamer escaped it. Swagger eventually reversed a rollup pin by Dreamer to use his finishing slam move on Dreamer.
The Dirt Sheet with Miz & Morrison
ECW's final segment was a special edition of "The Dirt Sheet", where The Miz and John Morrison examined the tag team they will face next week on Raw, DX. The Miz called he and Morrison the greatest tag team of this century. Morrison said tonight they'd take a look at this historic tag team, DX. Miz asked Morrison what he was doing in 1997 when DX started. Morrison and Miz both said they were still in high school. Miz said since then he and Morrison have gone on to great fame. Morrison mentioned that HHH and HBK have won a combined 16 world championships, and each have gotten married and had families. Morrison and Miz rolled a video to insult DX, calling HHH inadequate for using a big sledgehammer. Morrison mentioned that HBK calls himself sexy and cute, then questioned the mullett HBK has and the chaps he wears to the ring. Miz said Triple H may be "The game" but nobody has more game than he does. At the end Miz and Morrison said they approve the message, in jest of the political commercials going on right now. Miz and Morrison then introduced a pair of fake DX spoofs. One man had a huge fake nose to poke fun at HHH, and both wore blonde wigs with DX gear. Morrison asked the fake HHH if he had anything to say. The fake HHH started to ask "Are you ready?" but Morrison pulled the mic away saying they don't care what they have to say. Miz says in one year he and Morrison have almost surpassed all of the accomplishments DX has in 11 years. Miz said on Monday's Raw they will prove they are better than DX. The fake HBK took the mic and told Miz he had "two words", but Miz yanked the mic away and said he had five for him, then slapped the fake HBK down. Miz and Morrison each did their finishers on the men to leave them layed out in the ring, then ended the segment saying "Be Jealous!"
Monday, October 27, 2008
Raw Results 10-27-08
Raw opened up with a "In Memory of Conrad Efraim ". Conrad was known better by wrestling fans as "Special Deliver Jones" 1945-2008. Highlights were shown from Cyber Sunday with the World Heavyweight title match between Chris Jericho and Batista. Stone Cold Steve Austin won the fan vote to be special guest referee. During the encounter, Shawn Michaels, Randy Orton and JBL all got involved in the match. Eventually, Randy Orton knocked down Austin and tried to count the pinfall for Jericho. Batista escaped at a two count, and Austin was back up to give Orton a Stunner. Austin went to Stun Jericho, but Jericho shoved him away. Jericho turned and Batista speared him down, then delivered a Batista Bomb to capture the victory and the title.
There will be a Batista and Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho and JBL tag team match tonight. Former World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho made his way down to the ring angrily grabbing a microphone to address the fans and Batista. Jericho called last night's title loss the biggest screw job in WWE history, saying Raw GM Mike Adamle helped Batista win the title. Jericho said Austin acted as a totally biased referee and the end result is that Batista is the new champ. Jericho said Batista didn't beat him, but had the help of an entire army helping him in a conspiracy. Jericho said he will exercise his rematch clause for next week and take back the title from Batista.
GM Mike Adamle headed down the ramp with a mic in hand. Adamle told Jericho he decided to make sure there would be no interference in Jericho's rematch against Batista, so it will be a steel cage match next week. Jericho didn't seem to pleased with that though and paced around the ring saying "you want to lock me in a cage?" Jericho stormed out of the ring, bumping Adamle on his way. Randy Orton then came down to the ring and took a mic to have a few words with Adamle. Orton chastised Adamle for sending him out to referee last night, as it set his recovery back. Orton said he'll make sure Adamle doesn't get away with this. Orton looked into the camera and called for Stephanie and Shane McMahon to come to Raw next week and fire Adamle, or else Orton will leave WWE. Orton began to call out Adamle as a failure at all the jobs he's done in life. Orton mentioned Adamle's wife and kids, prompting Adamle to slap him in the face. Orton got enraged and got into Adamle's face, then stormed out of the ring.
Highlight footage shown from backstage at Unforgiven when Orton got into CM Punk's interview space, and then Punk was attacked by Manu, Rhodes and Dibiase. With Punk down, Orton delivered his running kick to Punk's head, taking him out of the title match at Unforgiven. Of course this led to Chris Jericho winning Punks title in that match.
CM Punk and Kofi Kingston shown walking backstage on their way out for a tag team match.
Kofi Kingston & CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes & Ted Dibiase (World Tag Team title match)
With the titles on the line, Cody Rhodes worked to wear down Kofi Kingston for quite some time. Eventually, Kingston made an impressive counter to escape Rhodes. Both Rhodes and Kofi tagged out, and Punk got on the top rope to springboard off and clothesline Ted Dibiase down. A swinging neckbreaker followed and Punk then ran over to knock Rhodes off the apron. Punk continued with a furious offensive frenzy, eventually kneeing Dibiase in the corner. Manu got on the apron, but Punk quickly turned and kicked him off. All 4 competitors were in the ring, and Rhodes went to grab Punk. Kofi leapfrogged onto Rhodes and stayed on Rhode's shoulders, then propelled both of them over the top rope. Dibiase tried for a neckbreaker on Punk near the ropes. Punk held onto the ropes and Dibiase fell back. As Dibiase stood back up, Punk grabbed him and did the Go To Sleep, then captured the pinfall victory. Kofi and Punk are your new World Tag Team champions.
A countdown timer was shown to announce Wrestlemania 25 tickets will be available in about 11 days.
Lillian Garcia introduced 3 special guest commentators. Roddy Piper made his way down the ramp, followed by Goldust and finally Honky Tonk Man. Santino Marella made his way out for the match next with Beth Phoenix.
Charlie Haas -(The GlamaHaas) vs. Santino Marella (Intercontinental Title Match)
Santino addressed Honky Tonk Man before the match and showed the Honk-a-Meter, saying in about a year he'll be greatest Intercontinental champion ever. Santino Marella told the cameraman to focus on his girlfriend The Glamazon. Just then, Beth Phoenix' theme music started to play and down the ramp came Charlie Haas in a blond wig and Phoenix' ring attire, carrying a Women's belt. Michael Cole dubbed him the "GlamaHaas". Santino attacked Haas from behind to start things off, then threw him out of the ring at the commentator's table. Santino made the mistake of slapping Honky Tonk Man and then retreating back to the ring. All three guest commentators jumped out of their seats. Piper and Goldust went to the other side of the ring to prevent Santino from escaping. Honky Tonk man snuck into the ring behind Marella. As Piper and Goldust got in the ring, Santino turned and was clocked by Honky Tonk Man's guitar. Honky Tonk man's theme music played and the three legends celebrated in the ring, as an angry Beth Phoenix looked on.
Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler announced a six diva tag match coming up as well as Evan Bourne vs. Rey Mysterio. Up next, Cole said the new champion will speak.
A promotional video was shown for Mike Knox which indicated he'd be coming to Raw soon.
In the ring, commentator Michael Cole introduced the new World Heavyweight champion, Batista. The new champ came down to an ovation from the fans, and posed with his title in all the corners of the ring. Batista thanked the fans for their support in helping him regain the title he lost. Cole asked Batista about next week's rematch with Jericho in a steel cage. Batista said he's not concerned over a steel cage match since that's his playground, and Jericho has nowhere to run or hide. Batista vowed to still be champion after Raw next week.
Backstage, Candice Michelle, Kelly Kelly, and Mickie James were shown walking backstage on their way to the ring.
WWE 24/7 On Demand showed highlights of August 9, 1980's "Showdown at Shea" at Shea Stadium in New York. The card included Tony Atlas, the Wild Samoans, and Bruno Sammartino in classic matches. Also included was Andre the Giant versus an undefeated Hulk Hogan, a precursor to their famous Wrestlemania III battle.
Candice Michelle & Kelly Kelly & Mickie James vs. Jillian Hall & Katie Lea & Layla
Footage was shown of the brawl that broke out during last night's Diva Costume contest. Victoria was dressed up as a giant banana and tossed a banana at Mickie James when she was announced winner. Eventually, the face divas cleared the ring to help Mickie James celebrate her win in the contest.
Kelly Kelly went on a rampage in this match, as Mickie James eluded Katie Lea to tag her in. Kelly was able to ram into Katie's stomach from the apron then flipped over the rope into the ring. Katie was able to use several other impressive moves, and revved the crowd up as she ran and jumped on the corner where Katie Lea was. Katie shoved Kelly down and went for a pin, however Candice was able to grab Katie's leg from ringside. Jillian and Layla ran over to go after Mickie and Candice outside the ring, but they were both knocked down. Meanwhile in the ring, Kelly was able to set up Katie for the K2 to win the match.
JBL delivered a message on the Titantron from backstage. JBL called out Shawn Michaels for interfering in a business deal he had with Chris Jericho at Cyber Sunday. JBL said HBK cost him a lot of money by getting into the middle of things. JBL said tonight Shawn Michaels will pay and learn nobody crosses JBL.
A commercial was shown for next week's Raw. It will have a special 8PM EST start time and be 3 hours long to commemorate Raw's record-breaking 800th episode.
Evan Bourne vs. Rey Mysterio
Highlights were shown from last night's Mysterio vs. Kane No Holds Barred match. Kane seemed to have the match in control, but Mysterio made a major comeback and eventually splashed onto Kane to win it. An interview was shown prior to the match with Evan Bourne and Rey Mysterio. Bourne told Rey he's been waiting all his life for this opportunity and plans to defeat him tonight.
Bourne thought he had Rey down and went to the top rope for the Shooting Starpress. Mysterio got up and tried to battle Bourne, but Bourne shoved him down. Bourne jumped onto Mysterio to try to grab his legs for a rollup pin. Mysterio countered it to slingshot Bourne into the ropes, then delivered a 619. Rey tried to springboard off the ropes, but Bourne avoided him. Bourne jumped onto Rey's shoulders from behind, then tried another roll-up pin. This time Rey reversed it and rolled up Bourne for the winning pin. After the match, Rey extended a handshake to Bourne who was angry at losing. Bourne shook his hand, but just then flames erupted from the top of the ramp, and Kane headed their way. Rey told Bourne he'd handle Kane on his own, so Bourne got out of the ring. Kane got into the ring and began to decimate Mysterio, prompting Bourne to re-enter the ring and help Rey fight Kane. The two men were able to use high kick moves to Kane to knock him down. Just then, Mark Henry rushed to the ring. Evan Bourne used the ropes to swing and dropkick Henry, then tried to jump over the ropes. Henry caught him in the air. Rey saw it and went towards the ropes to help, but Kane was back up and grabbed Rey for a huge Chokeslam. Henry rolled Bourne back into the ring and did the World's Strongest Slam. Kane and Henry stared down at the two fallen wrestlers then gave each other a look.
Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler introduced footage to chronicle Cena's rise to wrestling fame, which all started in Boston, MA. Cena's family spoke about growing up with Cena and the way they all used to wrestle one another. John's former trainers and sports coaches spoke as well about how gifted an athlete Cena was. The footage ended with "John Cena returns Survivor Series".
ECW's The Miz & John Morrison came out to the ramp in street clothes carrying mis. Morrison told the crowd to quiet down. Miz & Morrison talked about their remarks towards DX on their video show "The Dirt Sheet", referring to DX as geriatrics. Morrison said next week they will take on D-Generation X as part of the Raw 3 hour show. Miz said a special edition of The Dirt Sheet will go down on tomorrow night's ECW, where they'll examine the rise and fall of DX.
Batista was shown backstage getting revved up for his tag match.
Shawn Michaels & Batista vs. JBL & Chris Jericho
Just as Jericho arrived to the ring, footage was shown backstage of JBL giving Shawn Michaels a beatdown in a hallway. JBL repeatedly punched HBK then tossed him against walls and light fixtures. Lawler yelled for someone to get some help as JBL shoved Michaels through a door in the hall, then slammed it shut. Jericho was looking on from the ring and smiled at what went down. JBL arrived to the ring after taking care of business with HBK. Y2J stood in the ring and applauded JBL's work. Batista came to the ring by himself since Shawn Michaels had been decimated backstage prior to the match. Jericho and JBL did as expected with a serious doubleteam beating of Batista. The two heels effectively worked to wear down the champ, distracting the ref at times so the other man could cheapshot The Animal. Eventually Batista cleared the ring of both men, clotheslining Jericho off the apron into the commentary table. Raw went to commercial with Batista yelling out at JBL and Jericho. Raw returned with Batista in control, delivering a hard clothesline to Jericho. Jericho was able to counter an Irish Whip to the ropes, and Batista went after JBL who hit him from behind. Jericho took advantage with a kick to the back of Batista's head. The heels again started to work on Batista and wear him down 2 on 1. Batista regained momentum again on a tag out by JBL to Y2J. Batista began to clothesline down Jericho, and eventually knocked JBL off the apron. Batista went for a Batista Bomb, but Jericho jumped out of it, then hit the Code Breaker. Jericho crawled over for the cover and Batista escaped at 2. JBL went for a Clothesline from Hell once he tagged in, but Batista ducked it and Speared him. Jericho pulled himself back to the apron and yelled for JBL to tag, but just then, Shawn Michaels emerged from backstage and limped down the ramp. HBK took his place on the side apron, fired up. Batista managed a tag but the ref had his attention on Jericho and missed the tag. Michaels pleaded with the ref. Jericho had left the ring and re-entered, trying to use the championship belt to hit Batista. Batista and JBL both ducked Jericho's attempt and HBK tried to hit Jericho with a Superkick. Jericho dropped to the mat and escaped the ring. As the ref was distracted, Batista grabbed JBL and delivered a Spinebuster, then a Batista Bomb to win it.
Shawn Michaels helped Batista to his feet, and the Animal hoisted his title up for Jericho to see from the ramp.
There will be a Batista and Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho and JBL tag team match tonight. Former World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho made his way down to the ring angrily grabbing a microphone to address the fans and Batista. Jericho called last night's title loss the biggest screw job in WWE history, saying Raw GM Mike Adamle helped Batista win the title. Jericho said Austin acted as a totally biased referee and the end result is that Batista is the new champ. Jericho said Batista didn't beat him, but had the help of an entire army helping him in a conspiracy. Jericho said he will exercise his rematch clause for next week and take back the title from Batista.
GM Mike Adamle headed down the ramp with a mic in hand. Adamle told Jericho he decided to make sure there would be no interference in Jericho's rematch against Batista, so it will be a steel cage match next week. Jericho didn't seem to pleased with that though and paced around the ring saying "you want to lock me in a cage?" Jericho stormed out of the ring, bumping Adamle on his way. Randy Orton then came down to the ring and took a mic to have a few words with Adamle. Orton chastised Adamle for sending him out to referee last night, as it set his recovery back. Orton said he'll make sure Adamle doesn't get away with this. Orton looked into the camera and called for Stephanie and Shane McMahon to come to Raw next week and fire Adamle, or else Orton will leave WWE. Orton began to call out Adamle as a failure at all the jobs he's done in life. Orton mentioned Adamle's wife and kids, prompting Adamle to slap him in the face. Orton got enraged and got into Adamle's face, then stormed out of the ring.
Highlight footage shown from backstage at Unforgiven when Orton got into CM Punk's interview space, and then Punk was attacked by Manu, Rhodes and Dibiase. With Punk down, Orton delivered his running kick to Punk's head, taking him out of the title match at Unforgiven. Of course this led to Chris Jericho winning Punks title in that match.
CM Punk and Kofi Kingston shown walking backstage on their way out for a tag team match.
Kofi Kingston & CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes & Ted Dibiase (World Tag Team title match)
With the titles on the line, Cody Rhodes worked to wear down Kofi Kingston for quite some time. Eventually, Kingston made an impressive counter to escape Rhodes. Both Rhodes and Kofi tagged out, and Punk got on the top rope to springboard off and clothesline Ted Dibiase down. A swinging neckbreaker followed and Punk then ran over to knock Rhodes off the apron. Punk continued with a furious offensive frenzy, eventually kneeing Dibiase in the corner. Manu got on the apron, but Punk quickly turned and kicked him off. All 4 competitors were in the ring, and Rhodes went to grab Punk. Kofi leapfrogged onto Rhodes and stayed on Rhode's shoulders, then propelled both of them over the top rope. Dibiase tried for a neckbreaker on Punk near the ropes. Punk held onto the ropes and Dibiase fell back. As Dibiase stood back up, Punk grabbed him and did the Go To Sleep, then captured the pinfall victory. Kofi and Punk are your new World Tag Team champions.
A countdown timer was shown to announce Wrestlemania 25 tickets will be available in about 11 days.
Lillian Garcia introduced 3 special guest commentators. Roddy Piper made his way down the ramp, followed by Goldust and finally Honky Tonk Man. Santino Marella made his way out for the match next with Beth Phoenix.
Charlie Haas -(The GlamaHaas) vs. Santino Marella (Intercontinental Title Match)
Santino addressed Honky Tonk Man before the match and showed the Honk-a-Meter, saying in about a year he'll be greatest Intercontinental champion ever. Santino Marella told the cameraman to focus on his girlfriend The Glamazon. Just then, Beth Phoenix' theme music started to play and down the ramp came Charlie Haas in a blond wig and Phoenix' ring attire, carrying a Women's belt. Michael Cole dubbed him the "GlamaHaas". Santino attacked Haas from behind to start things off, then threw him out of the ring at the commentator's table. Santino made the mistake of slapping Honky Tonk Man and then retreating back to the ring. All three guest commentators jumped out of their seats. Piper and Goldust went to the other side of the ring to prevent Santino from escaping. Honky Tonk man snuck into the ring behind Marella. As Piper and Goldust got in the ring, Santino turned and was clocked by Honky Tonk Man's guitar. Honky Tonk man's theme music played and the three legends celebrated in the ring, as an angry Beth Phoenix looked on.
Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler announced a six diva tag match coming up as well as Evan Bourne vs. Rey Mysterio. Up next, Cole said the new champion will speak.
A promotional video was shown for Mike Knox which indicated he'd be coming to Raw soon.
In the ring, commentator Michael Cole introduced the new World Heavyweight champion, Batista. The new champ came down to an ovation from the fans, and posed with his title in all the corners of the ring. Batista thanked the fans for their support in helping him regain the title he lost. Cole asked Batista about next week's rematch with Jericho in a steel cage. Batista said he's not concerned over a steel cage match since that's his playground, and Jericho has nowhere to run or hide. Batista vowed to still be champion after Raw next week.
Backstage, Candice Michelle, Kelly Kelly, and Mickie James were shown walking backstage on their way to the ring.
WWE 24/7 On Demand showed highlights of August 9, 1980's "Showdown at Shea" at Shea Stadium in New York. The card included Tony Atlas, the Wild Samoans, and Bruno Sammartino in classic matches. Also included was Andre the Giant versus an undefeated Hulk Hogan, a precursor to their famous Wrestlemania III battle.
Candice Michelle & Kelly Kelly & Mickie James vs. Jillian Hall & Katie Lea & Layla
Footage was shown of the brawl that broke out during last night's Diva Costume contest. Victoria was dressed up as a giant banana and tossed a banana at Mickie James when she was announced winner. Eventually, the face divas cleared the ring to help Mickie James celebrate her win in the contest.
Kelly Kelly went on a rampage in this match, as Mickie James eluded Katie Lea to tag her in. Kelly was able to ram into Katie's stomach from the apron then flipped over the rope into the ring. Katie was able to use several other impressive moves, and revved the crowd up as she ran and jumped on the corner where Katie Lea was. Katie shoved Kelly down and went for a pin, however Candice was able to grab Katie's leg from ringside. Jillian and Layla ran over to go after Mickie and Candice outside the ring, but they were both knocked down. Meanwhile in the ring, Kelly was able to set up Katie for the K2 to win the match.
JBL delivered a message on the Titantron from backstage. JBL called out Shawn Michaels for interfering in a business deal he had with Chris Jericho at Cyber Sunday. JBL said HBK cost him a lot of money by getting into the middle of things. JBL said tonight Shawn Michaels will pay and learn nobody crosses JBL.
A commercial was shown for next week's Raw. It will have a special 8PM EST start time and be 3 hours long to commemorate Raw's record-breaking 800th episode.
Evan Bourne vs. Rey Mysterio
Highlights were shown from last night's Mysterio vs. Kane No Holds Barred match. Kane seemed to have the match in control, but Mysterio made a major comeback and eventually splashed onto Kane to win it. An interview was shown prior to the match with Evan Bourne and Rey Mysterio. Bourne told Rey he's been waiting all his life for this opportunity and plans to defeat him tonight.
Bourne thought he had Rey down and went to the top rope for the Shooting Starpress. Mysterio got up and tried to battle Bourne, but Bourne shoved him down. Bourne jumped onto Mysterio to try to grab his legs for a rollup pin. Mysterio countered it to slingshot Bourne into the ropes, then delivered a 619. Rey tried to springboard off the ropes, but Bourne avoided him. Bourne jumped onto Rey's shoulders from behind, then tried another roll-up pin. This time Rey reversed it and rolled up Bourne for the winning pin. After the match, Rey extended a handshake to Bourne who was angry at losing. Bourne shook his hand, but just then flames erupted from the top of the ramp, and Kane headed their way. Rey told Bourne he'd handle Kane on his own, so Bourne got out of the ring. Kane got into the ring and began to decimate Mysterio, prompting Bourne to re-enter the ring and help Rey fight Kane. The two men were able to use high kick moves to Kane to knock him down. Just then, Mark Henry rushed to the ring. Evan Bourne used the ropes to swing and dropkick Henry, then tried to jump over the ropes. Henry caught him in the air. Rey saw it and went towards the ropes to help, but Kane was back up and grabbed Rey for a huge Chokeslam. Henry rolled Bourne back into the ring and did the World's Strongest Slam. Kane and Henry stared down at the two fallen wrestlers then gave each other a look.
Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler introduced footage to chronicle Cena's rise to wrestling fame, which all started in Boston, MA. Cena's family spoke about growing up with Cena and the way they all used to wrestle one another. John's former trainers and sports coaches spoke as well about how gifted an athlete Cena was. The footage ended with "John Cena returns Survivor Series".
ECW's The Miz & John Morrison came out to the ramp in street clothes carrying mis. Morrison told the crowd to quiet down. Miz & Morrison talked about their remarks towards DX on their video show "The Dirt Sheet", referring to DX as geriatrics. Morrison said next week they will take on D-Generation X as part of the Raw 3 hour show. Miz said a special edition of The Dirt Sheet will go down on tomorrow night's ECW, where they'll examine the rise and fall of DX.
Batista was shown backstage getting revved up for his tag match.
Shawn Michaels & Batista vs. JBL & Chris Jericho
Just as Jericho arrived to the ring, footage was shown backstage of JBL giving Shawn Michaels a beatdown in a hallway. JBL repeatedly punched HBK then tossed him against walls and light fixtures. Lawler yelled for someone to get some help as JBL shoved Michaels through a door in the hall, then slammed it shut. Jericho was looking on from the ring and smiled at what went down. JBL arrived to the ring after taking care of business with HBK. Y2J stood in the ring and applauded JBL's work. Batista came to the ring by himself since Shawn Michaels had been decimated backstage prior to the match. Jericho and JBL did as expected with a serious doubleteam beating of Batista. The two heels effectively worked to wear down the champ, distracting the ref at times so the other man could cheapshot The Animal. Eventually Batista cleared the ring of both men, clotheslining Jericho off the apron into the commentary table. Raw went to commercial with Batista yelling out at JBL and Jericho. Raw returned with Batista in control, delivering a hard clothesline to Jericho. Jericho was able to counter an Irish Whip to the ropes, and Batista went after JBL who hit him from behind. Jericho took advantage with a kick to the back of Batista's head. The heels again started to work on Batista and wear him down 2 on 1. Batista regained momentum again on a tag out by JBL to Y2J. Batista began to clothesline down Jericho, and eventually knocked JBL off the apron. Batista went for a Batista Bomb, but Jericho jumped out of it, then hit the Code Breaker. Jericho crawled over for the cover and Batista escaped at 2. JBL went for a Clothesline from Hell once he tagged in, but Batista ducked it and Speared him. Jericho pulled himself back to the apron and yelled for JBL to tag, but just then, Shawn Michaels emerged from backstage and limped down the ramp. HBK took his place on the side apron, fired up. Batista managed a tag but the ref had his attention on Jericho and missed the tag. Michaels pleaded with the ref. Jericho had left the ring and re-entered, trying to use the championship belt to hit Batista. Batista and JBL both ducked Jericho's attempt and HBK tried to hit Jericho with a Superkick. Jericho dropped to the mat and escaped the ring. As the ref was distracted, Batista grabbed JBL and delivered a Spinebuster, then a Batista Bomb to win it.
Shawn Michaels helped Batista to his feet, and the Animal hoisted his title up for Jericho to see from the ramp.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Cyber Sunday Results
The 2008 Cyber Sunday featured interactive matches, where fans voted on stipulations, referees, competitors, opponents and more! Five of the WWE's titles were on the line, grudge matches were held under brutal circumstances, and fans were able to vote for a winning diva Halloween costume..In addition, three WWE legends united in the ring! Here's a look at the full match-by-match results from Cyber Sunday, including the voting percentages and winners!
R-Truth vs. Shelton Benjamin (United States Championship Match)
In a match considered a "dark match" which aired on WWE.com, the fans voted for rising star, R-Truth to face Shelton Benjamin for the US title. In the match, Shelton was able to back Truth into the corner, with R-Truth able to fight his way out. In the ring, Truth and Shelton began exchanging right hand punches, and Truth would hit a huge dropkick on the champ. After a corkscrew forearm, R-Truth climbed to the top rope with Shelton still down on the mat. Shelton was able to spring back up impressively, then run and jump onto the corner, where Truth then hit a missile dropkick. After just a two count by Truth, Benjamin countered R-Truth's offensive and stole a pinfall victory.
Rey Mysterio vs. Kane (No Holds Barred match)
Fans voted as follows: No Holds Barred 39%, Falls Count Anywhere 35%, 2-Out Of 3 Falls 26%.
The first half of this encounter was a grueling and punishing contest for Rey Mysterio, as Kane bent and battered his body every which way. Kane used steel cables as well as vicious slams, backbreakers and submission holds to wear his smaller opponent down. Kane attempted to use a steel chair on Mysterio, but Mysterio began to mount his high-flying offense in the ring and avoided being beat down. A frustrated Kane than threw the steel steps into the ring and set them up in the corner, but a drop toe kick from Rey sent Kane face first into the steps! Mysterio then used the steel chair to hit Kane several times. Rey went for 619, but the Big Red Machine grabbed him in a chokeslam attempt. Rey was able to counter with the Hurricanrana! After a successful 619 and springboard splash off the ropes onto Kane, Rey took the winning pinfall!
Evan Bourne vs. Matt Hardy (ECW Title match)
Fan voting was a landslide victory for Evan Bourne at 69%, with Mark Henry receiving 25% of votes, and Finlay only 6%.
The action became fast and furious as the high-flying newcomer Bourne and ECW Champ Matt Hardy went at it. Down the stretch, Bourne had several pinfall opportunities but the champ kept kicking out at 2. Bourne used the rope as a springboard to kick Hardy, and delivered other impressive kicks to the champ, but only had near falls. Bourne missed on a heel kick move, allowing Hardy to get him into a rollup for just a two count. Bourne connected on an impressive inverted DDT, then went to the top rope. Matt Hardy followed Bourne up the ropes, but Bourne fought him off, sending Matt down into the ring. Bourne went for his Shooting Starpress to end it, but Matt got out of the way, causing Bourne to crash to the mat. Matt delivered a kick to Bourne and went for Twist of Fate, with Bourne countering it into a backslide pinfall. Hardy escaped a two count, then quickly hit the Twist of Fate on Bourne to win it, retaining his title!
Cryme Tyme vs. The Miz & John Morrison (Fans Choice Tag Team Match)
Cryme Tyme vs. The Miz & John Morrison - 38% , World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase CM Punk & Kofi Kingston - 35% and Jamie Noble & Mickie James vs. William Regal & Layla - 27%.
In this ongoing feud between ECW & Raw tag teams, the trash talking would be settled in the ring. After Miz and JTG battled for some time, John Morrison made a blind tag to his partner. JTG was able to knock Miz off the apron from a catapult move. Eventually, Shad made the tag in, making he and Morrison the legal wrestlers. Shad overwhelmed Morrison with power moves but could only get a two count on Morrison. Morrison countered out of Shad's move and tried for a pin, but had his feet on the ropes. JTG made a save from the outside to prevent Morrison's pin. The Miz confronted JTG on the outside, while Shad slammed Morrison inside. The Miz broke up the pinfall attempt, causing the ref to try to restore order to the match. As the ref was turning his attention to the other wrestlers, Miz hit a cheap shot on Shad. John Morrison followed with the Midnight Ride to get the three count victory for his team!
Honky Tonk Man vs. Santino Marella (Intercontinental Title match)
Fan voting for the Intercontinental title match was close: Honky Tonk Man - 35%, Roddy Piper - 34% and Goldust - 31%.
Prior to the match, Santino again revealed the Honk-a-Meter to let fans know he needed to hold the title for another year and 1 week to outdo Honky Tonk Man. As the fans' selection, Honky Tonk came to the ring told Santino he could hold the title for 10 years, but would never compare to him. Honky Tonk gave an Elvis-type dance, then asked Santino to show his own moves. Santino began to display lame dance moves, then sucker punched Honky Tonk man to the mat. The bell rang getting things underway as the two locked up. Honky Tonk displayed impressive offense to take control with a shoulder block off the ropes and putting Santino into headlocks. Beth Phoenix was at ringside and tripped Honky Tonk at one point. The ref saw this and called for the bell for a DQ, sending Santino into a frenzy! After the bell, both Rowdy Roddy Piper and Goldust came to the ring. Beth Phoenix tried to intervene on behalf of Santino, but to no avail. Goldust used a takedown on Santino, then Piper hit him with a barrage of punches. Finally, Honky Tonk Man connected on his patented "Shake, Rattle N Roll". The 3 WWE legends held up each other's hands following the beatdown of Santino. Honky Tonk Man defeated Santino Marella due to disqualification but with Beth Phoenix interfering, Santino retains the Intercontinental title.
Big Show vs. Undertaker (Last Man Standing Match)
Vickie Guerrero was pushed out to the ramp by Chavo Guerrero to announce the results: The Last Man Standing Match received 49% of votes, the I Quit Match had 42% of fan votes and the Knockout Match - 9% of total votes.
The Undertaker and Big Show displayed an all-out battle as they attempted to leave each other down for the 10 count. At one point, Undertaker hit a DDT on Big Show, then went for Old School by walking the ropes. Big Show grabbed Taker off the ropes, then chokeslammed him down. Undertaker was down for a 9 count and barely got up. Show connected on a right hand punch for another knockout, leaving Undertaker out cold. The count reached 8, and Undertaker sat up suddenly, then was up at 9. Show retrieved a steel chair from outside the ring and brought it into play, connecting on a chair shot to Undertaker. As Show reached down to pick Undertaker up, Undertaker wrapped up Big Show in a Gogoplata to choke Show. Undertaker released the hold, leaving Show down for the count, and Vickie Guerrero looking enraged at the top of the ramp.
WWE Divas Halloween Costume Contest
Smackdown commentator Tazz came into the ring and introduced the divas, who came out all dressed in Halloween costumes. Tazz revealed Mickie James as the winner, who was dressed up as Lara Croft Tomb Raider. An all-out brawl broke out amongst all divas in he ring, with the face divas eventually clearing the ring to celebrate with Mickie James!
Winner: Mickie James is voted winner of the 2008 Halloween Costume Contest.
Jeff Hardy vs. Triple H (WWE Title Match)
In the vote for Triple H's opponent, Jeff Hardy received the most fan votes at 57%, Jeff Hardy & Vladimir Kozlov received 38% and Vladimir Kozlov just 5% of votes.
In a spirited rematch from Unforgiven, Hardy gave it all he had once again. Triple H was able to apply a sleeper hold from behind, but Hardy escaped it to hit the Twist of Fate. After a 2 count, Hardy went to the top rope and connected on a Swanton Bomb. Sensing victory was close, Hardy tore off his shirt, went to the top rope and tried for another Swanton. This time, HHH put his legs up to block Hardy. Both men were down as the ref counted. As Jeff got to his feet, HHH went for a Pedigree, but Jeff countered it. Hardy then sent HHH to the outside, and jumped out of the ring onto him. Jeff revved the crowd up as he pushed HHH back into the ring. However, when Jeff re-entered, HHH was able to hit him with the Pedigree and capture the pinfall victory!
Batista vs. Chris Jericho (World Heavyweight Title Match)
Special Guest Referee "Stoned Cold" Steve Austin
The fans chose all-time favorite, Stone Cold Steve Austin as special guest referee, with 74% of the votes. Shawn Michaels earned 22% and Randy Orton just 4% of the votes.
During this title match, Austin appeared to be calling things down the middle, but an arrogant Jericho crossed the line. At one point in the match, Austin gave the finger to Jericho when Y2J got into his face, sending a clear message. Batista accidentally plowed into Austin, knocking him out of the ring, after the Animal elbowed Y2J. Jericho quickly hit the Code Breaker on Batista, and went for a pin. Down to the ring came Shawn Michaels who made a very slow count just to irritate Y2J. Jericho got up and confronted Michaels, but the distraction caused Jericho to walk into a Spear from Batista. HBK went to give a quick count to Batista for the win, but JBL came to the ring and broke things up. As Austin returned to the ring, it was Randy Orton who ran down and took out Stone Cold. Jericho then clocked Batista with the World Heavyweight belt and Orton began to count. Stone Cold was back in the ring and gave Orton the finger, then the Stone Cold Stunner! Austin went for the Stunner on Jericho as well, but Y2J eluded him. However, Batista was able to deliver a Spinebuster and then the Batista Bomb to defeat Y2J with a pinfall. Batista has won the World Heavyweight title again!
R-Truth vs. Shelton Benjamin (United States Championship Match)
In a match considered a "dark match" which aired on WWE.com, the fans voted for rising star, R-Truth to face Shelton Benjamin for the US title. In the match, Shelton was able to back Truth into the corner, with R-Truth able to fight his way out. In the ring, Truth and Shelton began exchanging right hand punches, and Truth would hit a huge dropkick on the champ. After a corkscrew forearm, R-Truth climbed to the top rope with Shelton still down on the mat. Shelton was able to spring back up impressively, then run and jump onto the corner, where Truth then hit a missile dropkick. After just a two count by Truth, Benjamin countered R-Truth's offensive and stole a pinfall victory.
Rey Mysterio vs. Kane (No Holds Barred match)
Fans voted as follows: No Holds Barred 39%, Falls Count Anywhere 35%, 2-Out Of 3 Falls 26%.
The first half of this encounter was a grueling and punishing contest for Rey Mysterio, as Kane bent and battered his body every which way. Kane used steel cables as well as vicious slams, backbreakers and submission holds to wear his smaller opponent down. Kane attempted to use a steel chair on Mysterio, but Mysterio began to mount his high-flying offense in the ring and avoided being beat down. A frustrated Kane than threw the steel steps into the ring and set them up in the corner, but a drop toe kick from Rey sent Kane face first into the steps! Mysterio then used the steel chair to hit Kane several times. Rey went for 619, but the Big Red Machine grabbed him in a chokeslam attempt. Rey was able to counter with the Hurricanrana! After a successful 619 and springboard splash off the ropes onto Kane, Rey took the winning pinfall!
Evan Bourne vs. Matt Hardy (ECW Title match)
Fan voting was a landslide victory for Evan Bourne at 69%, with Mark Henry receiving 25% of votes, and Finlay only 6%.
The action became fast and furious as the high-flying newcomer Bourne and ECW Champ Matt Hardy went at it. Down the stretch, Bourne had several pinfall opportunities but the champ kept kicking out at 2. Bourne used the rope as a springboard to kick Hardy, and delivered other impressive kicks to the champ, but only had near falls. Bourne missed on a heel kick move, allowing Hardy to get him into a rollup for just a two count. Bourne connected on an impressive inverted DDT, then went to the top rope. Matt Hardy followed Bourne up the ropes, but Bourne fought him off, sending Matt down into the ring. Bourne went for his Shooting Starpress to end it, but Matt got out of the way, causing Bourne to crash to the mat. Matt delivered a kick to Bourne and went for Twist of Fate, with Bourne countering it into a backslide pinfall. Hardy escaped a two count, then quickly hit the Twist of Fate on Bourne to win it, retaining his title!
Cryme Tyme vs. The Miz & John Morrison (Fans Choice Tag Team Match)
Cryme Tyme vs. The Miz & John Morrison - 38% , World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase CM Punk & Kofi Kingston - 35% and Jamie Noble & Mickie James vs. William Regal & Layla - 27%.
In this ongoing feud between ECW & Raw tag teams, the trash talking would be settled in the ring. After Miz and JTG battled for some time, John Morrison made a blind tag to his partner. JTG was able to knock Miz off the apron from a catapult move. Eventually, Shad made the tag in, making he and Morrison the legal wrestlers. Shad overwhelmed Morrison with power moves but could only get a two count on Morrison. Morrison countered out of Shad's move and tried for a pin, but had his feet on the ropes. JTG made a save from the outside to prevent Morrison's pin. The Miz confronted JTG on the outside, while Shad slammed Morrison inside. The Miz broke up the pinfall attempt, causing the ref to try to restore order to the match. As the ref was turning his attention to the other wrestlers, Miz hit a cheap shot on Shad. John Morrison followed with the Midnight Ride to get the three count victory for his team!
Honky Tonk Man vs. Santino Marella (Intercontinental Title match)
Fan voting for the Intercontinental title match was close: Honky Tonk Man - 35%, Roddy Piper - 34% and Goldust - 31%.
Prior to the match, Santino again revealed the Honk-a-Meter to let fans know he needed to hold the title for another year and 1 week to outdo Honky Tonk Man. As the fans' selection, Honky Tonk came to the ring told Santino he could hold the title for 10 years, but would never compare to him. Honky Tonk gave an Elvis-type dance, then asked Santino to show his own moves. Santino began to display lame dance moves, then sucker punched Honky Tonk man to the mat. The bell rang getting things underway as the two locked up. Honky Tonk displayed impressive offense to take control with a shoulder block off the ropes and putting Santino into headlocks. Beth Phoenix was at ringside and tripped Honky Tonk at one point. The ref saw this and called for the bell for a DQ, sending Santino into a frenzy! After the bell, both Rowdy Roddy Piper and Goldust came to the ring. Beth Phoenix tried to intervene on behalf of Santino, but to no avail. Goldust used a takedown on Santino, then Piper hit him with a barrage of punches. Finally, Honky Tonk Man connected on his patented "Shake, Rattle N Roll". The 3 WWE legends held up each other's hands following the beatdown of Santino. Honky Tonk Man defeated Santino Marella due to disqualification but with Beth Phoenix interfering, Santino retains the Intercontinental title.
Big Show vs. Undertaker (Last Man Standing Match)
Vickie Guerrero was pushed out to the ramp by Chavo Guerrero to announce the results: The Last Man Standing Match received 49% of votes, the I Quit Match had 42% of fan votes and the Knockout Match - 9% of total votes.
The Undertaker and Big Show displayed an all-out battle as they attempted to leave each other down for the 10 count. At one point, Undertaker hit a DDT on Big Show, then went for Old School by walking the ropes. Big Show grabbed Taker off the ropes, then chokeslammed him down. Undertaker was down for a 9 count and barely got up. Show connected on a right hand punch for another knockout, leaving Undertaker out cold. The count reached 8, and Undertaker sat up suddenly, then was up at 9. Show retrieved a steel chair from outside the ring and brought it into play, connecting on a chair shot to Undertaker. As Show reached down to pick Undertaker up, Undertaker wrapped up Big Show in a Gogoplata to choke Show. Undertaker released the hold, leaving Show down for the count, and Vickie Guerrero looking enraged at the top of the ramp.
WWE Divas Halloween Costume Contest
Smackdown commentator Tazz came into the ring and introduced the divas, who came out all dressed in Halloween costumes. Tazz revealed Mickie James as the winner, who was dressed up as Lara Croft Tomb Raider. An all-out brawl broke out amongst all divas in he ring, with the face divas eventually clearing the ring to celebrate with Mickie James!
Winner: Mickie James is voted winner of the 2008 Halloween Costume Contest.
Jeff Hardy vs. Triple H (WWE Title Match)
In the vote for Triple H's opponent, Jeff Hardy received the most fan votes at 57%, Jeff Hardy & Vladimir Kozlov received 38% and Vladimir Kozlov just 5% of votes.
In a spirited rematch from Unforgiven, Hardy gave it all he had once again. Triple H was able to apply a sleeper hold from behind, but Hardy escaped it to hit the Twist of Fate. After a 2 count, Hardy went to the top rope and connected on a Swanton Bomb. Sensing victory was close, Hardy tore off his shirt, went to the top rope and tried for another Swanton. This time, HHH put his legs up to block Hardy. Both men were down as the ref counted. As Jeff got to his feet, HHH went for a Pedigree, but Jeff countered it. Hardy then sent HHH to the outside, and jumped out of the ring onto him. Jeff revved the crowd up as he pushed HHH back into the ring. However, when Jeff re-entered, HHH was able to hit him with the Pedigree and capture the pinfall victory!
Batista vs. Chris Jericho (World Heavyweight Title Match)
Special Guest Referee "Stoned Cold" Steve Austin
The fans chose all-time favorite, Stone Cold Steve Austin as special guest referee, with 74% of the votes. Shawn Michaels earned 22% and Randy Orton just 4% of the votes.
During this title match, Austin appeared to be calling things down the middle, but an arrogant Jericho crossed the line. At one point in the match, Austin gave the finger to Jericho when Y2J got into his face, sending a clear message. Batista accidentally plowed into Austin, knocking him out of the ring, after the Animal elbowed Y2J. Jericho quickly hit the Code Breaker on Batista, and went for a pin. Down to the ring came Shawn Michaels who made a very slow count just to irritate Y2J. Jericho got up and confronted Michaels, but the distraction caused Jericho to walk into a Spear from Batista. HBK went to give a quick count to Batista for the win, but JBL came to the ring and broke things up. As Austin returned to the ring, it was Randy Orton who ran down and took out Stone Cold. Jericho then clocked Batista with the World Heavyweight belt and Orton began to count. Stone Cold was back in the ring and gave Orton the finger, then the Stone Cold Stunner! Austin went for the Stunner on Jericho as well, but Y2J eluded him. However, Batista was able to deliver a Spinebuster and then the Batista Bomb to defeat Y2J with a pinfall. Batista has won the World Heavyweight title again!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
ECW Results 10-21-08
Matt Striker and Todd Grisham are calling ECW tonight. ECW champion Matt Hardy is introduced and receiving a thunderous ovation. Hardy will defend his title at Cyber Sunday with the WWE fans deciding who he will defend it against. It will either be Finlay, Mark Henry or Evan Bourne. Hardy talks about his possible opponents but concentrates more on Mark Henry. He says that he's sure the WWE Universe will not vote him into the match because they all hate his guts. He makes it known though that he wants to face him again. Finlay interrupts and makes his way to the ring with Hornswoggle. Friendly conversation between the two but Finlay makes it known that he wants the ECW championship. Evan Bourne then makes his way to the ring and says he does not want to be overlooked. Mark Henry then comes out and says that he will dominate them all and all the WWE fans will know who to vote for. Hardy lets all three superstars know that whoever wins the votes to face him is going to be all they are going to win because when it's all said and done your winner and still ECW champion will be Matt Hardy.
Brett Badery vs. Jack Swagger
Swagger locked Badery in a hold in the corner of the ring, then cockily taunted him. Badery tried to push Swagger and Swagger responded by picking up Badery in a running Bear Hug to ram him into the corner. After just a few more moves, Swagger quickly finished him off with a Powerbomb. Todd Grisham tried to interview Swagger in the ring afterwards about Tommy Dreamer. Swagger responded by asking "Tommy who?" then exited the ring smiling cockily.
Lena Yada interviewed Miz & Morrison backstage. Miz told Lena she should be using her time to text her vote for the Miz & Morrison to fight at Cyber Sunday against Cryme Tyme. Morrison added that Cryme Tyme was voting, but the person they stole their cell phone from canceled their service. Miz told Lena to watch his upcoming match against Shad to see proof of how awesome he is.
Shad vs. The Miz
Footage was shown of last week's Matt Hardy & Finlay tag match against Miz & Morrison. Mike Knox distracted Finlay and took his shilaleigh, allowing Morrison to deliver a roundhouse kick. Cryme Tyme appeared from under the ring and handed a 2nd shilaleigh to Finlay which he used to clock Morrison for the win. Afterwards, Finlay knocked out Cryme Tyme with the shilaleigh as well. In tonight's one-on-one contest, the feuding tag teams were represented. At one point, Miz knocked Shad to the outside, then used a baseball slide dropkick to knock him into the barricade. Back in the ring, Shad was able to regain control as he tossed Miz headfirst into the turnbuckles, then elbowed him down off the ropes. Shad seemed to finish off Miz, but Morrison got up on the side apron to distract. Miz tried to run off the side ropes, but JTG tripped him from the outside. Miz got back up and Shad delivered a huge Powerbomb. Shad had the pin but Miz kicked out at 2 1/2. Shad stood back up near the ropes, as the ref started to check on Miz. Morrison got on the apron behind Shad, and delivered his roundhouse kick to Shad's back. The ref caught Morrison's interference and called for the bell to DQ Miz. JTG got in the ring and delivered a drop kick to Miz, and Miz rolled out of the ring. Both teams glared at each other, yelling and jawing as the decision was announced.
Matt Striker and Todd Grisham introduced a video package of celebrities discussing John Cena. Included in the footage were Ben Stiller, Snoop Dogg, Carl Edwards, Marc Ecko, the Jonas Brothers, Tony Hawk, Kelly Carlson and Sara Jean Underwood of Playboy. The footage ended with "Cena Returns", but no date given for Cena's return. Grisham and Striker discussed Cyber Sunday matches including the fans voting for the special guest ref for the World Heavyweight match between Chris Jericho and Batista. Will it be Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels or Stone Cold Steve Austin? Striker and Grisham ran down the remainder of the card including Undertaker vs. Big Show with fans voting on match type via WWE.com.
Backstage, Ricky Ortiz was talking to Tiffany asking about the outfit she had on. Tiffany said she was a "Go-Go Dancer" for the 31 days of Halloween. Suddenly, Finlay and Hornswoggle came up to her, with Hornswoggle holding out a bag and laughing maniacally. Tiffany realized he was trick or treating and knocked on ECW GM Teddy Long's door. Out came Teddy dressed up as the legendary Shaft. Teddy gave Hornswoggle a bunch of candy on demand, but Hornswoggle kept demanding more. Finally Teddy told him enough. As Finlay and Hornswoggle left, Teddy began to say "there goes one bad mother---" and Tiffany told him to shut his mouth.
Evan Bourne vs. Finlay vs. Mark Henry (Triple Threat match)
Footage was shown of Finlay and Hornswoggle celebrating up the ramp after last week's match. Mark Henry rushed out to attack Finlay from behind leaving him down on the ramp. Also several weeks ago, Mark Henry delivered several slams on Evan Bourne before Matt Hardy rushed down to intervene.
Early on, Finlay and Bourne tried to doubleteam Henry, but he fought both men off then started to pound on each in different corners of the ring. Henry continued to beat up Finlay in the corner, then whipped him to the other side. Henry then picked up Bourne and ran across the ring to smash him into Finlay in the corner. Finally, Evan Bourne was able to yank down the top rope as Mark Henry came at him, causing Henry to fall over and outside. Finlay attacked Bourne from behind, then began to beat him around the ring. Bourne was able to escape by using a headscissors to toss Finlay towards the ropes. Finlay crashed into Mark Henry who was standing up on the outside. Bourne pinned Finlay but only for a 2 count. Mark Henry got back into the ring to fight Finlay, after pulling Bourne outside. Bourne quickly got back into the ring and ran at Henry. As Bourne jumped, Henry caught him then tried to throw him. Instead Bourne flipped onto Finlay for a pin. Henry came over and stomped on Bourne to break up the pinfall and ECW went to commercial. ECW resumed and Bourne/Finlay were eventually able to do a double running baseball sliding kick to knock Henry to the outside. Finlay began to dominate Bourne inside the ring, but not for long because Henry had gotten back in. Henry got Finlay up for a back slam, but Bourne jumped up on front to try to weight Henry down. Henry dropped down to slam Bourne to the mat and tossed Finlay in the process. Henry continued to beat up Finlay with several vicious moves. At one point, Henry grabbed Hornswoggle from the outside and was about to slam him inside the ring. Finlay ran over for the save, clipping Henry's leg. Finlay went over to knock down Tony Atlas, and as the ref was distracted, he grabbed his shilaleigh to clock Henry over the head. Finlay stumbled over towards the ropes, where Evan Bourne jumped off the corner turnbuckle to knee him down. To the crowd's delight, Bourne hit his trademark Shooting Starpress onto Mark Henry from off the turnbuckle, then took the pin.
Brett Badery vs. Jack Swagger
Swagger locked Badery in a hold in the corner of the ring, then cockily taunted him. Badery tried to push Swagger and Swagger responded by picking up Badery in a running Bear Hug to ram him into the corner. After just a few more moves, Swagger quickly finished him off with a Powerbomb. Todd Grisham tried to interview Swagger in the ring afterwards about Tommy Dreamer. Swagger responded by asking "Tommy who?" then exited the ring smiling cockily.
Lena Yada interviewed Miz & Morrison backstage. Miz told Lena she should be using her time to text her vote for the Miz & Morrison to fight at Cyber Sunday against Cryme Tyme. Morrison added that Cryme Tyme was voting, but the person they stole their cell phone from canceled their service. Miz told Lena to watch his upcoming match against Shad to see proof of how awesome he is.
Shad vs. The Miz
Footage was shown of last week's Matt Hardy & Finlay tag match against Miz & Morrison. Mike Knox distracted Finlay and took his shilaleigh, allowing Morrison to deliver a roundhouse kick. Cryme Tyme appeared from under the ring and handed a 2nd shilaleigh to Finlay which he used to clock Morrison for the win. Afterwards, Finlay knocked out Cryme Tyme with the shilaleigh as well. In tonight's one-on-one contest, the feuding tag teams were represented. At one point, Miz knocked Shad to the outside, then used a baseball slide dropkick to knock him into the barricade. Back in the ring, Shad was able to regain control as he tossed Miz headfirst into the turnbuckles, then elbowed him down off the ropes. Shad seemed to finish off Miz, but Morrison got up on the side apron to distract. Miz tried to run off the side ropes, but JTG tripped him from the outside. Miz got back up and Shad delivered a huge Powerbomb. Shad had the pin but Miz kicked out at 2 1/2. Shad stood back up near the ropes, as the ref started to check on Miz. Morrison got on the apron behind Shad, and delivered his roundhouse kick to Shad's back. The ref caught Morrison's interference and called for the bell to DQ Miz. JTG got in the ring and delivered a drop kick to Miz, and Miz rolled out of the ring. Both teams glared at each other, yelling and jawing as the decision was announced.
Matt Striker and Todd Grisham introduced a video package of celebrities discussing John Cena. Included in the footage were Ben Stiller, Snoop Dogg, Carl Edwards, Marc Ecko, the Jonas Brothers, Tony Hawk, Kelly Carlson and Sara Jean Underwood of Playboy. The footage ended with "Cena Returns", but no date given for Cena's return. Grisham and Striker discussed Cyber Sunday matches including the fans voting for the special guest ref for the World Heavyweight match between Chris Jericho and Batista. Will it be Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels or Stone Cold Steve Austin? Striker and Grisham ran down the remainder of the card including Undertaker vs. Big Show with fans voting on match type via WWE.com.
Backstage, Ricky Ortiz was talking to Tiffany asking about the outfit she had on. Tiffany said she was a "Go-Go Dancer" for the 31 days of Halloween. Suddenly, Finlay and Hornswoggle came up to her, with Hornswoggle holding out a bag and laughing maniacally. Tiffany realized he was trick or treating and knocked on ECW GM Teddy Long's door. Out came Teddy dressed up as the legendary Shaft. Teddy gave Hornswoggle a bunch of candy on demand, but Hornswoggle kept demanding more. Finally Teddy told him enough. As Finlay and Hornswoggle left, Teddy began to say "there goes one bad mother---" and Tiffany told him to shut his mouth.
Evan Bourne vs. Finlay vs. Mark Henry (Triple Threat match)
Footage was shown of Finlay and Hornswoggle celebrating up the ramp after last week's match. Mark Henry rushed out to attack Finlay from behind leaving him down on the ramp. Also several weeks ago, Mark Henry delivered several slams on Evan Bourne before Matt Hardy rushed down to intervene.
Early on, Finlay and Bourne tried to doubleteam Henry, but he fought both men off then started to pound on each in different corners of the ring. Henry continued to beat up Finlay in the corner, then whipped him to the other side. Henry then picked up Bourne and ran across the ring to smash him into Finlay in the corner. Finally, Evan Bourne was able to yank down the top rope as Mark Henry came at him, causing Henry to fall over and outside. Finlay attacked Bourne from behind, then began to beat him around the ring. Bourne was able to escape by using a headscissors to toss Finlay towards the ropes. Finlay crashed into Mark Henry who was standing up on the outside. Bourne pinned Finlay but only for a 2 count. Mark Henry got back into the ring to fight Finlay, after pulling Bourne outside. Bourne quickly got back into the ring and ran at Henry. As Bourne jumped, Henry caught him then tried to throw him. Instead Bourne flipped onto Finlay for a pin. Henry came over and stomped on Bourne to break up the pinfall and ECW went to commercial. ECW resumed and Bourne/Finlay were eventually able to do a double running baseball sliding kick to knock Henry to the outside. Finlay began to dominate Bourne inside the ring, but not for long because Henry had gotten back in. Henry got Finlay up for a back slam, but Bourne jumped up on front to try to weight Henry down. Henry dropped down to slam Bourne to the mat and tossed Finlay in the process. Henry continued to beat up Finlay with several vicious moves. At one point, Henry grabbed Hornswoggle from the outside and was about to slam him inside the ring. Finlay ran over for the save, clipping Henry's leg. Finlay went over to knock down Tony Atlas, and as the ref was distracted, he grabbed his shilaleigh to clock Henry over the head. Finlay stumbled over towards the ropes, where Evan Bourne jumped off the corner turnbuckle to knee him down. To the crowd's delight, Bourne hit his trademark Shooting Starpress onto Mark Henry from off the turnbuckle, then took the pin.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Raw Results 10-20-08
Candice Michelle & Kelly Kelly Vs Katie Lea Burchill & Jillian Hall
Jillian Hall performs her own rendition of Willie Nelson's, "Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys". Kelly Kelly puts an end to all of that though as she dropkicks Jillian in the back. They start out, Kelly with a flip off of Hall when Hall catches the leg, pin attempt, tag out to Michelle, they execute a double team elbow drop. Michelle with a Blockbuster on Hall, cover and a two count. Michelle tries to whip Hall into the corner, Hall reverses and charges, Michelle gets out of the way, gabs Hall, goes up top, warps her legs around and tries to choke Hall over the ropes. Burchill breaks it when the ref's back is turned. Burchill tags in, gets a quick pin attempt after rolling Michelle back into the ring, then lays in an armbar of some sort. Michelle gets to her feet, punches out, elbows out and finally breaks it, tries for a clothesline and gets caught into a backbreaker by Burchill, she covers for a pin attempt. tags into Hall. They whip Michelle into the corner, Hall with a backflip reverse elbow into the mouth, cover, two count. Hall hips Michell into her corner, Michelle runs forward and nails Burchill in the mouth with a forearm, forearm for Hall, makes a quick tag to Kelly. Kelly comes out firing, headscissor takeover on Hall. Hall recovers and throws her into the corner, charges, Kelly gets the boot up, cross body block off the corner, covers, Burchill breaks it up, Michelle comes in with a leg lariat on Burchill to take her out, then breaks up Hall trying to pin Kelly. Kelly with a dropkick on Hall and a cover for the win.
A recap is shown of the Batista - Chris Jericho confrontation last week. Chris Jericho comes out for an unannounced segment. Cole reminds fans that at Cyber Sunday they will vote for the special referee for that match. The choices are "Stoned Cold" Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels or Randy Orton. He chews out Lillian Garcia for not introducing him the second he came out. He introduces himself as the World Heavyweight Champion, and tells the fans and the wrestlers at the show that this is a fact that they need to be accustomed to. The fans start chanting "Loser! Loser!", Jericho calls them disrespectful. He says that he will reign supreme on Sunday, no matter who the referee is. He criticizes the fact that the fans get to choose the officials, and criticizes Adamle for not respecting him as champion by allowing the fans to make the pick. Jericho says it's a joke and it isn't fair. Jericho says that after Sunday, when he retains, the fans will have to admit "that I am the best in the world, and that I am the most dominant champion the world has ever seen in years." Batista's music hits, the number one contender makes his way down to the ring. "Are you serious?" asked Batista. "Are you seriously out here demanding respect?" Batista says that respect isn't demanded, but earned. He says that if Jericho can beat him at Cyber Sunday then Jericho may earn a lot of people's respect (he says this while he's laughing). Batista says that until that match takes place, "will you PLEASE stop your whining, and crying, and shut your damn mouth! Or I'm gonna shut it for you!" WWE Raw GM Mike Adamle comes out, clipboard in hand. "Gentleman, gentleman, let's save it for Cyber Sunday, where you two can get your hands on each other." Adamle tells Batista and Jericho that they will take on the same three opponents in separate Gauntlet Matches. Adamle walks off, Batista smiles at Jericho. Jericho slaps Batista in the face and then bails the ring, walking backwards and pointing his finger at Batista saying, "That's your first lesson in respect, wipe that stupid smile off your face. That's your first lesson in respect, do you understand me?"
John "Bradshaw" Layfield Vs. Charlie Haas as "Stone Cold" Steve Haastin
JBL's limousine pulls into the arena, Layfield steps out and walks to the ring. JBL complains that it ruins his legacy by having him wrestle a "has been wrestling impersonation", but then goes into his spell about how he's rich and the fans are poor, until Haas' introduction interrupts. Lillian Garcia announces, "Ladies and gentleman, paying homage to the man he personally voted for as the special guest referee at Cyber Sunday, introducing Stone Cold Steve Haastin! Bradshaw takes a mic and says, "You got to be kidding me!", to which Haastin replies, "WHAT?" Layfield replies, "You, nor 'Stone Cold', could never lace my boots!" The bell rings, and Haas hits JBL with a Thesz Press, then beats down JBL into a corner with a flurry of stomps and punches. JBL fires out with a knee to the midsection, Haas tries to retaliate with a Stone Cold Stunner, but JBL bocks it with a shove-off, then kicks him in the head, then takes him out with the Clothesline from Hell for the victory. JBL leaves the ring, takes a mic and tells Haas, "And THAT is the bottom line, because JBL says so!"
Rey Mysterio Vs. Gene Snitsky
Snitsky takes the early offensive, bringing Mysterio down to his knees with a kick to the midsectio nand a flurry of elbow drops before we get a pin attempt that Mysterio kicks out of. Snitsky puts Mysterio in the corner, kicks to the chest, referee breaks. Snitsky pulls him up, whips him to another corner, more kicks to the chest, whip to the opposite corner, Snitsky fires with a boot to the face, Mysterio ducks it. Mysterio lays in a few punches, leapfrogs into the ring off the top rope with a Thesz Press, dropkick, back to the top turnbuckle for a Mushroom Stomp on Snitsky's chest, then springboard moonsault off the middle rope into a hurracanrana, Snitsky lands on the middle rope. The 619 follows, springboard frogsplash off the top rope, the cover and the pin as Mysterio gets the victory.
Kofi Kingston & CM Punk Vs. Miz & John Morrison
Punk and Morrison start this match off, feeling each other out, finally getting a collar-and-elbow tie-up, Punk with a reverse waistlock into a takedown. Morrison gets to his feet, breaks it after a trio of reverse elbows, tags in Miz, kick to the midsection by the Miz. Miz whips Punk off the ropes, Punk ducks a clothesline, kick to the back of the head, drags Miz to his corner and tags in Kingston. Double team whip off the ropes for a double team kick to the midsection and back of the head, Kingston covers, two count. Kingston with an armbar, Mizain whips him off the ropes, Kingston ducks another clothesilne and dropkicks Miz in the back of the head, sending him out of the ring. Miz crawls back in, Kingston with a front face lock, tags in Punk, Punk with a kick to the shoulder, armbar, kick to the face, three kicks to the chest of the Miz, cover and a two count. Punk stiffs Miz with some forearm shots, tags in Kingston, they execute a double team suplex, Morrison comes in, they catch him and throw him on top of the Miz, who fell to the outside. Miz & Morrison take their time to recover outside, Miz gets in, Kingston whips him over, covers, two count. Kingston with a front facelock, tags into Punk, who gets in the corner, Kingston whips Miz in and Punk takes his head off with a count, cover, two count. The match went back and forth until late in the match the Miz tries to attack Punk, but then bails out of the ring as Punk chases him off. Morrison tries to attack from behind, but Punk catches him in the Go To Sleep. Miz slaps Morrison on the back for a legal tag in as Punk hits Morrison with the Go To Sleep. Miz rolls up Punk from behind for the win.
Backstage Jericho is complaining at Mike Adamle about respect. Adamle says that this is what it's always been about - respect for Jericho as a champion, respect for the former champions, respect for Batista and, most important, Jericho's own self-respect.
Intercontinental champion Santino Marella and Womans champion Beth Phoenix come down to the ring and Marella is dressed in a garrish mix of Elvis-style bouffant, a kilt, gold face paint and a guitar. Marella explains that he's dressed as part of all his potential opponents at Cyber Sunday because he explains why they are unfit has beens, saving his worst comments for The Honkey Tonk Man himself, and says that if they can even roll Honkey Tonk Man fat body down to the ring, Marella will flush him down the toilet again. This brings out "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, who can barely get a "HOOOOOO!" out before Marella comments how sad and out of shape he is. Duggan replies, "Marella! You look like you're on the last minute of your fifteen minutes of fame!" He calls Marella a flash-in-the-pan, and that he doesn't appreciate Marella disrespecting "my generation." Marella asks why Duggan is so angry, and it is because he doesn't have a Honk-A-Meter like he does! Marella says that Duggan was never an Intercontinental champion, and the best he ever was was a gold medalist at the Goodwill Games, or, perhaps, a four-star general at the Salvation Army. Duggan says, "Just remember you wouldn't even be Intercontinental Champion if it wasn't for his boyfriend (referring to Beth Phoenix). Phoenix gets in Duggan's face, he tells her calm down. Marella says he's now been insulted and this demands a fight. He strips off his clothes and hands them to Phoenix, and then tells Phoenix perhaps she should give them to Duggan so he can dress better. Phoenix throws the clothes in Duggan's face, allowing Marella to take the guitar and take out Duggan with a shot to the head. The duo leave the ring.
Cryme Tyme Vs. Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBaise with Manu
Before the match, Rhodes, DiBiase and Manu attack Gespader & JTG from behind, before the bell even rings. After a good couple of minutes, DiBiase recovers the belts and they pose in the ring over Cryme Tyme. The match had no winner as it never officially got started.
GAUNTLET MATCH: Batista Vs ??? and Chris Jericho Vs ???
Mike Adamle is in the ring and says that Batista and Jericho will be in the ring together for this match, Batista will start off first. That first opponent? William Regal. Bell rings, Regal tries to attack, Batista whips him off the ropes, spinebuster, Batista Bomb, pinned. Jericho gets in the ring, demands Batista gets out immediately, referee holds off until Regal can get to his feet. Once he does, Jericho finishes him off with the Code Breaker. Adamle tells Jericho that he'll start the next match against... Mark Henry. Jericho tries to attack Henry with punches, Henry swats him down like a fly. Jericho attempts to clip Henry's right knee, but Henry throws him out of the ring. Jericho gets back in, and Henry whips him from pillar to post. Jericho is thron into the corner, Batista taunts him, which allows Jericho to be splashed by Henry. Jericho does get an upper-hand, nailing Henry with the Lionsault at one point. Jericho pulls the turnbuckle off the corner, referee catches it and puts it back on. Jericho slides out of the ring while the ref is busy, grabs the World title belt, slides in and clocks Henry with it. Too bad the referee caught him and disqualifies him. Batista gets in the ring, waits for Henry to get to his feet. Henry lays in a nice punch on Batista, but Batista retaliates with a spinebuster for the pin. Adamle announces that Jericho will start the last match of the night... against... KANE. Kane is having his way with Jericho, uppercut in the corner, stomping him down. Kane comes back after a ref break and lays in more punches, another ref break. Jericho gets to his feet and ambushes Kane with a dropkick to the left knee, then lays in multiple kicks to the back of that knee, putting Kane in the corner and stomping him in the knee. Jericho rolls out of the ring, grabs the leg, spins Kane around and whips the knee int othe ringpost. Back in the ring, Jericho wraps that leg around the middle rope, kickign it more. Kane responds with a big right hand, but Jericho with another kick to the knee, knocks him on his back, and tries to roll him into the Walls of Jericho. Kane fights him off, both men are down. When both men get to their feet, Kane fires first with a right hand, a clothsline on Jericho, whips Jericho into the corner, clothesline, then a side slam out of the corner. Kane goes for an elbow drop, Jericho rolls out. Jericho tries for the Codebreaker, Kane swats him away. Kane goes to the top turnbuckle for the Clothesline from Hell, Jericho leaps onto the ropes to shake them, knocking Kane off and racking him on the top, Jericho runs over, punch to the face, applies a front face lock, punches, tries for a suplex off, Kane fights him and headbutts him in the head. Kane sets up for the clothesline, leaps and connects! Kane covers but theres a kickout. Kane signals for the chokeslam, Jericho gets to his feet, Kane locks it on, but Jericho elbows his way out. Jericho charges, Kane catches him and throws him over the top rope out of the ring. Batista steps down off the apron and confronts Jericho, backing him up to the apron. Kane reaches over, grabs Jericho by the hair, pulls him back into the ring, whips him off the ropes, big boot to the face, cover 1,2,3 - Kane beats Jericho. Batista's turn, but Jericho gets back up on the apron to argue with Kane. Kane turns around and punches Jericho right in the chest, knocking him off the apron. Kane turns around as the bell rings and gets a spear from Batista. 1,2,3 just that quick and it's over. Batista poses in the ring on the turnbuckle, but Jericho raises the WWE World Heavyweight Championship above his head outside the ring.
Jillian Hall performs her own rendition of Willie Nelson's, "Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys". Kelly Kelly puts an end to all of that though as she dropkicks Jillian in the back. They start out, Kelly with a flip off of Hall when Hall catches the leg, pin attempt, tag out to Michelle, they execute a double team elbow drop. Michelle with a Blockbuster on Hall, cover and a two count. Michelle tries to whip Hall into the corner, Hall reverses and charges, Michelle gets out of the way, gabs Hall, goes up top, warps her legs around and tries to choke Hall over the ropes. Burchill breaks it when the ref's back is turned. Burchill tags in, gets a quick pin attempt after rolling Michelle back into the ring, then lays in an armbar of some sort. Michelle gets to her feet, punches out, elbows out and finally breaks it, tries for a clothesline and gets caught into a backbreaker by Burchill, she covers for a pin attempt. tags into Hall. They whip Michelle into the corner, Hall with a backflip reverse elbow into the mouth, cover, two count. Hall hips Michell into her corner, Michelle runs forward and nails Burchill in the mouth with a forearm, forearm for Hall, makes a quick tag to Kelly. Kelly comes out firing, headscissor takeover on Hall. Hall recovers and throws her into the corner, charges, Kelly gets the boot up, cross body block off the corner, covers, Burchill breaks it up, Michelle comes in with a leg lariat on Burchill to take her out, then breaks up Hall trying to pin Kelly. Kelly with a dropkick on Hall and a cover for the win.
A recap is shown of the Batista - Chris Jericho confrontation last week. Chris Jericho comes out for an unannounced segment. Cole reminds fans that at Cyber Sunday they will vote for the special referee for that match. The choices are "Stoned Cold" Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels or Randy Orton. He chews out Lillian Garcia for not introducing him the second he came out. He introduces himself as the World Heavyweight Champion, and tells the fans and the wrestlers at the show that this is a fact that they need to be accustomed to. The fans start chanting "Loser! Loser!", Jericho calls them disrespectful. He says that he will reign supreme on Sunday, no matter who the referee is. He criticizes the fact that the fans get to choose the officials, and criticizes Adamle for not respecting him as champion by allowing the fans to make the pick. Jericho says it's a joke and it isn't fair. Jericho says that after Sunday, when he retains, the fans will have to admit "that I am the best in the world, and that I am the most dominant champion the world has ever seen in years." Batista's music hits, the number one contender makes his way down to the ring. "Are you serious?" asked Batista. "Are you seriously out here demanding respect?" Batista says that respect isn't demanded, but earned. He says that if Jericho can beat him at Cyber Sunday then Jericho may earn a lot of people's respect (he says this while he's laughing). Batista says that until that match takes place, "will you PLEASE stop your whining, and crying, and shut your damn mouth! Or I'm gonna shut it for you!" WWE Raw GM Mike Adamle comes out, clipboard in hand. "Gentleman, gentleman, let's save it for Cyber Sunday, where you two can get your hands on each other." Adamle tells Batista and Jericho that they will take on the same three opponents in separate Gauntlet Matches. Adamle walks off, Batista smiles at Jericho. Jericho slaps Batista in the face and then bails the ring, walking backwards and pointing his finger at Batista saying, "That's your first lesson in respect, wipe that stupid smile off your face. That's your first lesson in respect, do you understand me?"
John "Bradshaw" Layfield Vs. Charlie Haas as "Stone Cold" Steve Haastin
JBL's limousine pulls into the arena, Layfield steps out and walks to the ring. JBL complains that it ruins his legacy by having him wrestle a "has been wrestling impersonation", but then goes into his spell about how he's rich and the fans are poor, until Haas' introduction interrupts. Lillian Garcia announces, "Ladies and gentleman, paying homage to the man he personally voted for as the special guest referee at Cyber Sunday, introducing Stone Cold Steve Haastin! Bradshaw takes a mic and says, "You got to be kidding me!", to which Haastin replies, "WHAT?" Layfield replies, "You, nor 'Stone Cold', could never lace my boots!" The bell rings, and Haas hits JBL with a Thesz Press, then beats down JBL into a corner with a flurry of stomps and punches. JBL fires out with a knee to the midsection, Haas tries to retaliate with a Stone Cold Stunner, but JBL bocks it with a shove-off, then kicks him in the head, then takes him out with the Clothesline from Hell for the victory. JBL leaves the ring, takes a mic and tells Haas, "And THAT is the bottom line, because JBL says so!"
Rey Mysterio Vs. Gene Snitsky
Snitsky takes the early offensive, bringing Mysterio down to his knees with a kick to the midsectio nand a flurry of elbow drops before we get a pin attempt that Mysterio kicks out of. Snitsky puts Mysterio in the corner, kicks to the chest, referee breaks. Snitsky pulls him up, whips him to another corner, more kicks to the chest, whip to the opposite corner, Snitsky fires with a boot to the face, Mysterio ducks it. Mysterio lays in a few punches, leapfrogs into the ring off the top rope with a Thesz Press, dropkick, back to the top turnbuckle for a Mushroom Stomp on Snitsky's chest, then springboard moonsault off the middle rope into a hurracanrana, Snitsky lands on the middle rope. The 619 follows, springboard frogsplash off the top rope, the cover and the pin as Mysterio gets the victory.
Kofi Kingston & CM Punk Vs. Miz & John Morrison
Punk and Morrison start this match off, feeling each other out, finally getting a collar-and-elbow tie-up, Punk with a reverse waistlock into a takedown. Morrison gets to his feet, breaks it after a trio of reverse elbows, tags in Miz, kick to the midsection by the Miz. Miz whips Punk off the ropes, Punk ducks a clothesline, kick to the back of the head, drags Miz to his corner and tags in Kingston. Double team whip off the ropes for a double team kick to the midsection and back of the head, Kingston covers, two count. Kingston with an armbar, Mizain whips him off the ropes, Kingston ducks another clothesilne and dropkicks Miz in the back of the head, sending him out of the ring. Miz crawls back in, Kingston with a front face lock, tags in Punk, Punk with a kick to the shoulder, armbar, kick to the face, three kicks to the chest of the Miz, cover and a two count. Punk stiffs Miz with some forearm shots, tags in Kingston, they execute a double team suplex, Morrison comes in, they catch him and throw him on top of the Miz, who fell to the outside. Miz & Morrison take their time to recover outside, Miz gets in, Kingston whips him over, covers, two count. Kingston with a front facelock, tags into Punk, who gets in the corner, Kingston whips Miz in and Punk takes his head off with a count, cover, two count. The match went back and forth until late in the match the Miz tries to attack Punk, but then bails out of the ring as Punk chases him off. Morrison tries to attack from behind, but Punk catches him in the Go To Sleep. Miz slaps Morrison on the back for a legal tag in as Punk hits Morrison with the Go To Sleep. Miz rolls up Punk from behind for the win.
Backstage Jericho is complaining at Mike Adamle about respect. Adamle says that this is what it's always been about - respect for Jericho as a champion, respect for the former champions, respect for Batista and, most important, Jericho's own self-respect.
Intercontinental champion Santino Marella and Womans champion Beth Phoenix come down to the ring and Marella is dressed in a garrish mix of Elvis-style bouffant, a kilt, gold face paint and a guitar. Marella explains that he's dressed as part of all his potential opponents at Cyber Sunday because he explains why they are unfit has beens, saving his worst comments for The Honkey Tonk Man himself, and says that if they can even roll Honkey Tonk Man fat body down to the ring, Marella will flush him down the toilet again. This brings out "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, who can barely get a "HOOOOOO!" out before Marella comments how sad and out of shape he is. Duggan replies, "Marella! You look like you're on the last minute of your fifteen minutes of fame!" He calls Marella a flash-in-the-pan, and that he doesn't appreciate Marella disrespecting "my generation." Marella asks why Duggan is so angry, and it is because he doesn't have a Honk-A-Meter like he does! Marella says that Duggan was never an Intercontinental champion, and the best he ever was was a gold medalist at the Goodwill Games, or, perhaps, a four-star general at the Salvation Army. Duggan says, "Just remember you wouldn't even be Intercontinental Champion if it wasn't for his boyfriend (referring to Beth Phoenix). Phoenix gets in Duggan's face, he tells her calm down. Marella says he's now been insulted and this demands a fight. He strips off his clothes and hands them to Phoenix, and then tells Phoenix perhaps she should give them to Duggan so he can dress better. Phoenix throws the clothes in Duggan's face, allowing Marella to take the guitar and take out Duggan with a shot to the head. The duo leave the ring.
Cryme Tyme Vs. Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBaise with Manu
Before the match, Rhodes, DiBiase and Manu attack Gespader & JTG from behind, before the bell even rings. After a good couple of minutes, DiBiase recovers the belts and they pose in the ring over Cryme Tyme. The match had no winner as it never officially got started.
GAUNTLET MATCH: Batista Vs ??? and Chris Jericho Vs ???
Mike Adamle is in the ring and says that Batista and Jericho will be in the ring together for this match, Batista will start off first. That first opponent? William Regal. Bell rings, Regal tries to attack, Batista whips him off the ropes, spinebuster, Batista Bomb, pinned. Jericho gets in the ring, demands Batista gets out immediately, referee holds off until Regal can get to his feet. Once he does, Jericho finishes him off with the Code Breaker. Adamle tells Jericho that he'll start the next match against... Mark Henry. Jericho tries to attack Henry with punches, Henry swats him down like a fly. Jericho attempts to clip Henry's right knee, but Henry throws him out of the ring. Jericho gets back in, and Henry whips him from pillar to post. Jericho is thron into the corner, Batista taunts him, which allows Jericho to be splashed by Henry. Jericho does get an upper-hand, nailing Henry with the Lionsault at one point. Jericho pulls the turnbuckle off the corner, referee catches it and puts it back on. Jericho slides out of the ring while the ref is busy, grabs the World title belt, slides in and clocks Henry with it. Too bad the referee caught him and disqualifies him. Batista gets in the ring, waits for Henry to get to his feet. Henry lays in a nice punch on Batista, but Batista retaliates with a spinebuster for the pin. Adamle announces that Jericho will start the last match of the night... against... KANE. Kane is having his way with Jericho, uppercut in the corner, stomping him down. Kane comes back after a ref break and lays in more punches, another ref break. Jericho gets to his feet and ambushes Kane with a dropkick to the left knee, then lays in multiple kicks to the back of that knee, putting Kane in the corner and stomping him in the knee. Jericho rolls out of the ring, grabs the leg, spins Kane around and whips the knee int othe ringpost. Back in the ring, Jericho wraps that leg around the middle rope, kickign it more. Kane responds with a big right hand, but Jericho with another kick to the knee, knocks him on his back, and tries to roll him into the Walls of Jericho. Kane fights him off, both men are down. When both men get to their feet, Kane fires first with a right hand, a clothsline on Jericho, whips Jericho into the corner, clothesline, then a side slam out of the corner. Kane goes for an elbow drop, Jericho rolls out. Jericho tries for the Codebreaker, Kane swats him away. Kane goes to the top turnbuckle for the Clothesline from Hell, Jericho leaps onto the ropes to shake them, knocking Kane off and racking him on the top, Jericho runs over, punch to the face, applies a front face lock, punches, tries for a suplex off, Kane fights him and headbutts him in the head. Kane sets up for the clothesline, leaps and connects! Kane covers but theres a kickout. Kane signals for the chokeslam, Jericho gets to his feet, Kane locks it on, but Jericho elbows his way out. Jericho charges, Kane catches him and throws him over the top rope out of the ring. Batista steps down off the apron and confronts Jericho, backing him up to the apron. Kane reaches over, grabs Jericho by the hair, pulls him back into the ring, whips him off the ropes, big boot to the face, cover 1,2,3 - Kane beats Jericho. Batista's turn, but Jericho gets back up on the apron to argue with Kane. Kane turns around and punches Jericho right in the chest, knocking him off the apron. Kane turns around as the bell rings and gets a spear from Batista. 1,2,3 just that quick and it's over. Batista poses in the ring on the turnbuckle, but Jericho raises the WWE World Heavyweight Championship above his head outside the ring.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
ECW Results 10-14-08
Matt Striker and Todd Grisham called tonights ECW. The show started with Mark Henry walking down the isle with Tony Atlas at his side. Footage was then shown of last week when Mark Henry gave Jamie Noble a beating he would not forget as he continued to beat on Jamie even after the bell rang. ECW champion Matt Hardy then came in to help Jamie and was able to hit a Twist of Fate on Tony Atlas but got caught by Henry who gave Hardy a slam and then a splash. Atlas then began talking about Mark Henry getting another shot to reclaim the ECW championship. All of a sudden ECW GM Teddy Long came out. Teddy Long told Atlas and Henry that the fans will vote for who will face Matt Hardy for the ECW title at Cyber Sunday. Henry asked who the other two candidates are. Teddy Long said that there will be qualifying matches tonight and with that, Evan Bourne was introduced for the first match. Bourne got into the ring and stood facing Mark Henry, then offered a handshake. Henry seemed to go for a handshake, then Bourne pulled his hand away fast, smiling at the joke.
Evan Bourne vs. Chavo Guerrero (Qualifying Match #1)
In this match, the winner would become one of three Cyber Sunday choices for Matt Hardy's title match opponent. At one point during the contest, Bourne had knocked Guerrero to the outside. Bourne ran across the ring to come off the ropes and then did a running flip out to crash down onto Chavo. The two continued going at it, both achieving near pinfalls. Chavo was able to hit the Tres Amigos suplexes on Bourne, but at the third attempt, Bourne countered out and kicked Chavo to the corner. Bourne charged at him, but Chavo elbowed Bourne down. Chavo went to the corner turnbuckle to attempt a Splash. Bourne got to his feet then flipped up to deliver a headscissors, flinging Chavo down to the mat. Bourne quickly climbed the turnbuckle and landed his Shooting Starpress to win it. Bourne had little time to celebrate his win, as Mark Henry stormed down to the ring and beat him up due to the fact Bourne pulled a handshake away earlier in the night.
Striker and Grisham discussed how fans can vote for Triple H's opponent at Cyber Sunday. Choices are Jeff Hardy, Vladimir Kozlov, or both men in a Triple Threat for the WWE title.
Footage was shown of Vladimir Kozlov attacking Jeff Hardy after his match on last week's Smackdown. Hardy tried to hit a Whisper in the Wind from the corner, but Kozlov batted him down from the air, then let out a primal scream. This Friday the two superstars will do battle on Smackdown.
Backstage, Teddy Long was talking on the phone then said he had to go as he saw Tiffany standing in his office in a costume. Tiffany pulled out an Elvis costume for Teddy saying it was appropriate for Vegas. Just then Jack Swagger came in demanding a title shot against Matt Hardy. Long said Swagger's only been in ECW for a month and hasn't earned it. Tommy Dreamer came into the office next asking if he could have a title shot after Cyber Sunday. Swagger got into Dreamer's face saying it's not 1996 anymore. Swagger told Dreamer that some wrestlers are creating legacies in WWE now, rather than "bastardizing them".
Striker and Grisham announced "Propane Nightmares" by Pendulum as official Cyber Sunday theme, then discussed how fans can vote to choose the special guest referee in the Batista vs. Chris Jericho World Heavyweight title match.
The Miz and Morrison shown walking backstage en route to the ring for Morrison's match with Finlay.
Finlay vs. John Morrison (Qualifying Match #2)
Miz accompanied Morrison to the ring, with Hornswoggle accompanying his father. Morrison worked to wear down Finlay using an arm submission hold, but Finlay got to his feet. Morrison tried to whip Finlay to the ropes at one point. Finlay came back and kicked Morrison who had ducked down. Finlay went to the other ropes and Miz tried to swipe his leg. Finlay turned to look at him as Morrison rushed at Finlay. Finlay quickly turned and tossed Morrison over the ropes onto Miz. The ref began to confront Finlay in the ring, and Hornswoggle came in. While the ref was turned away, Hornswoggle ran across the ring and dove out onto both Miz and Morrison, landing in a pile. Hornswoggle quickly scurried back under the ring. The match continued after a commercial break with Morrison trying to wear down Finlay. During the break Morrison managed to kick Finlay in the head from the outside. The match continued, with Hornswoggle eventually returning from under the ring and getting into the ring. Hornswoggle got in a sleeping position, and the ref became distracted as did Morrison. Finlay had a shilaleigh and prepared to go at Morrison. Mike Knox emerged down near ringside, and yanked the shilaleigh away. The distraction let Morrison deliver a kick to Finlay's head from the ropes. Morrison had a near pinfall with Finlay kicking out. Morrison tore off the turnbuckle cover, and the ref went to re-fasten it. Meanwhile, Cryme Tyme appeared from under the ring with a shilaleigh and handed it to Finlay. Morrison turned and was clocked over the head by a shilaleigh. The ref dropped the turnbuckle cover and turned in time to count the pinfall for Finlay. Cryme Tyme got into the ring to celebrate with Hornswoggle and Finlay after the win. Finlay slapped hands with both of them, then as they turned their backs, Finlay tapped each man and clocked him over the head with the shilaleigh. Finlay and Hornswoggle went to the top of the ramp, still celebrating. All of a sudden, Mark Henry and Tony Atlas came out from backstage and attacked Finlay. With Finlay down, Henry grabbed the shilaleigh and paced around as ECW ended.
That's right, the show ended with only two ECW matches tonight!
Evan Bourne vs. Chavo Guerrero (Qualifying Match #1)
In this match, the winner would become one of three Cyber Sunday choices for Matt Hardy's title match opponent. At one point during the contest, Bourne had knocked Guerrero to the outside. Bourne ran across the ring to come off the ropes and then did a running flip out to crash down onto Chavo. The two continued going at it, both achieving near pinfalls. Chavo was able to hit the Tres Amigos suplexes on Bourne, but at the third attempt, Bourne countered out and kicked Chavo to the corner. Bourne charged at him, but Chavo elbowed Bourne down. Chavo went to the corner turnbuckle to attempt a Splash. Bourne got to his feet then flipped up to deliver a headscissors, flinging Chavo down to the mat. Bourne quickly climbed the turnbuckle and landed his Shooting Starpress to win it. Bourne had little time to celebrate his win, as Mark Henry stormed down to the ring and beat him up due to the fact Bourne pulled a handshake away earlier in the night.
Striker and Grisham discussed how fans can vote for Triple H's opponent at Cyber Sunday. Choices are Jeff Hardy, Vladimir Kozlov, or both men in a Triple Threat for the WWE title.
Footage was shown of Vladimir Kozlov attacking Jeff Hardy after his match on last week's Smackdown. Hardy tried to hit a Whisper in the Wind from the corner, but Kozlov batted him down from the air, then let out a primal scream. This Friday the two superstars will do battle on Smackdown.
Backstage, Teddy Long was talking on the phone then said he had to go as he saw Tiffany standing in his office in a costume. Tiffany pulled out an Elvis costume for Teddy saying it was appropriate for Vegas. Just then Jack Swagger came in demanding a title shot against Matt Hardy. Long said Swagger's only been in ECW for a month and hasn't earned it. Tommy Dreamer came into the office next asking if he could have a title shot after Cyber Sunday. Swagger got into Dreamer's face saying it's not 1996 anymore. Swagger told Dreamer that some wrestlers are creating legacies in WWE now, rather than "bastardizing them".
Striker and Grisham announced "Propane Nightmares" by Pendulum as official Cyber Sunday theme, then discussed how fans can vote to choose the special guest referee in the Batista vs. Chris Jericho World Heavyweight title match.
The Miz and Morrison shown walking backstage en route to the ring for Morrison's match with Finlay.
Finlay vs. John Morrison (Qualifying Match #2)
Miz accompanied Morrison to the ring, with Hornswoggle accompanying his father. Morrison worked to wear down Finlay using an arm submission hold, but Finlay got to his feet. Morrison tried to whip Finlay to the ropes at one point. Finlay came back and kicked Morrison who had ducked down. Finlay went to the other ropes and Miz tried to swipe his leg. Finlay turned to look at him as Morrison rushed at Finlay. Finlay quickly turned and tossed Morrison over the ropes onto Miz. The ref began to confront Finlay in the ring, and Hornswoggle came in. While the ref was turned away, Hornswoggle ran across the ring and dove out onto both Miz and Morrison, landing in a pile. Hornswoggle quickly scurried back under the ring. The match continued after a commercial break with Morrison trying to wear down Finlay. During the break Morrison managed to kick Finlay in the head from the outside. The match continued, with Hornswoggle eventually returning from under the ring and getting into the ring. Hornswoggle got in a sleeping position, and the ref became distracted as did Morrison. Finlay had a shilaleigh and prepared to go at Morrison. Mike Knox emerged down near ringside, and yanked the shilaleigh away. The distraction let Morrison deliver a kick to Finlay's head from the ropes. Morrison had a near pinfall with Finlay kicking out. Morrison tore off the turnbuckle cover, and the ref went to re-fasten it. Meanwhile, Cryme Tyme appeared from under the ring with a shilaleigh and handed it to Finlay. Morrison turned and was clocked over the head by a shilaleigh. The ref dropped the turnbuckle cover and turned in time to count the pinfall for Finlay. Cryme Tyme got into the ring to celebrate with Hornswoggle and Finlay after the win. Finlay slapped hands with both of them, then as they turned their backs, Finlay tapped each man and clocked him over the head with the shilaleigh. Finlay and Hornswoggle went to the top of the ramp, still celebrating. All of a sudden, Mark Henry and Tony Atlas came out from backstage and attacked Finlay. With Finlay down, Henry grabbed the shilaleigh and paced around as ECW ended.
That's right, the show ended with only two ECW matches tonight!
Monday, October 13, 2008
Raw Results 10-13-08
Raw opened with Chris Jericho confronting GM Mike Adamle in his office. Jericho was upset that Adamle showed up at the end of Raw and meddled in the match Jericho put Batista in. Jericho also said Adamle was out of line adding the special guest referee stipulation to his Cyber Sunday match. Adamle told Jericho that tonight Batista would be choosing his opponent but that also, he would be able to choose Batista's opponent tonight. Jericho didn't like this one bit and kept reminding Adamle that he is the champion and that he is his biggest asset here on Raw. An upset Jericho said he was going to call Shane and Stephanie McMahon, but Adamle said they turn their phones off during Raw. Jericho walked out of the office down the hall and asked Mickie James and Candice Michelle who they were texting on their phones.
The cameras go to Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler who talk about how Jericho is not happy and may want to take things up dirrectly with Shane and Stephanie McMahan. All of a sudden, Y2J came storming down the ramp in a suit with a mic in hand. In the ring, Jericho began to discuss how all of the choices for special guest referee at Cyber Sunday are flawed. The crowd gave the most applause to Stone Cold when Jericho began to discuss him as a bad choice. Jericho began to appeal to Shane and Stephanie in the ring, saying they need to do away with the stipulation. All of a sudden, Shawn Michaels emerged from backstage, staring down at Jericho. Shawn Michaels got into the ring with his familiar opponent. Michaels walked up to face Jericho in the ring. Michaels said he'd call the match right down the middle and it's better that Jericho would win for him, so he could challenge him after him. Then Michaels said he wishes he could do that, but if he gets voted in he'd make sure Cyber Sunday was the worst night of Jericho's life. An angry Michaels then pounced on Jericho, punching away at him, until Jericho managed to escape and head up the ramp. An upset Jericho came out from backstage with a mic, and said he's already decided Batista will face Shawn Michaels tonight on Raw.
Michael Cole announced a new Cyber Sunday match, with Rey Mysterio vs. Kane. The fans can vote on the match type: Falls Count Anywhere, No Holds Barred or 2 out of 3 Falls match.
Rey Mysterio & Matt Hardy vs. Kane & Mark Henry
In this re-match from last week's Raw, Matt opened with a barrage of offense against Mark Henry, until Henry was able to slam him hard to the mat. Johnny Knoxville was shown sitting in the front row at Raw. The heels managed to take control and worked to isolate Matt Hardy. Hardy finally escaped to tag in Rey, who went wild against Kane. Rey was able to get Kane down then knock Mark Henry off the apron. Rey used a headscissors in the ring to send Kane to the ropes for a 619. Matt Hardy jumped at Mark Henry outside the ring, but Henry caught him. Rey saw this and jumped off the apron towards Henry to crash down with he and Matt Hardy. While Matt Hardy continued to beat on Mark Henry heading towards the backstage, Rey climbed to the apron and back onto the turnbuckle. Rey went to jump at Kane, but Kane was quick to boot him in the gut, causing Rey to fall to the mat. Kane scored the winning pinfall for his team. After winning, Kane began to taunt Mysterio then tried to pick him up for a chokeslam, Rey escaped his grasp from the air, and then kicked Kane, causing him to go to the outside. Kane backed up the ramp smirking as Rey stared back.
Todd Grisham interviewed Batista backstage about having to face Shawn Michaels tonight. Batista said he respects HBK as a competitor, but if he tries to take him out, he's gonna beat him to the punch.
JBL's white limo pulled up alongside the ramp. The chaffeur opened JBL's back door to let him out and JBL began to berate him for parking at a spot where JBL couldn't get out the door.
Charlie Haas as Haas Hogan vs. JBL
JBL took the mic from Lillian in the ring and began to discuss the US economy and how sad people are acting about it. JBL discussed how the Congress bailout plan will make sure he keeps all of his money. JBL said the rich must be taken care of at all extremes. All of a sudden, Hulk Hogan's theme music came on to interrupt. A Hogan impersonator came to the ring in full attire, and Lillian announced him as "Haas Hogan". JBL immediately tossed Haas to the corner and began to pummel him. JBL beat Haas around from corner to corner, but Haas began to gain energy in Hulk fashion. Haas was able to deliver a big boot to JBL from the ropes, but then missed on the trademark Leg Drop. JBL responded by angrily delivering a Clothesline from Hell off the ropes to level Haas Hogan.
Todd Grisham introduced special guests from Jackass Johnny Knoxville and Chris Conus. Knoxville told Grisham that Khali invited them to the show tonight so they thought they'd show up. Grisham discussed some recent images from Jackassworld.com which showed graffiti about Khali. Knoxville said they had no part in it. Knoxville said he was anxious to see the midgets in action tonight on Raw.
WWE Raw returned to show footage about John Cena's road to recovery and his character. Edge, Triple H, Batista, JBL, Jim Ross, Mickie James, Jeff Hardy and Cena's brother Dan all discussed Cena's personality and intensity towards wrestling. The footage ended with a "Cena Returns" written on it but no official date given.
Randy Orton came out from backstage with a mic in hand. From the ramp, Orton said he finds it funny no superstars had kind words to say about him when he was recovery. Orton said he thanks God he's no John Cena. Orton urged the fans to vote for Shawn Michaels or Austin or don't vote at all, because he doesn't need to get injured any further. Orton proclaimed he will be the World Champ again, and the fans have no say in that.
Batista shown walking backstage intensely, headed on his way out for the next match on Raw.
Shawn Michaels vs. Batista (Lumberjack Match)
Since GM Mike Adamle let Jericho select Batista's opponent on Raw tonight, he chose a familiar foe, Shawn Michaels. Before the match could even get underway, Jericho appeared on the Titantron to add that the match would be a Lumberjack match. Mark Henry, Tony Atlas, Snitsky, William Regal, Chavo Guerrero, Bam Neely, Deuce, Mike Knox, Randy Orton, Manu, Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase all came down to surround the ring. In the match, HBK went to the outside several times. At one point Mark Henry squeezed him in a Bear Hug. Batista also was knocked outside when he missed a Spear, and Orton went to Punt kick him in the head. Batista avoided it, then knocked down Tony Atlas and Ted Dibiase. In the ring, Batista gained the upperhand and was about to Batista Bomb HBK. Batista was close to the ropes and he and Michaels ended up both falling over the top rope. All the Lumberjacks pounced on the two men, attacking. Things went back into the ring, where Michaels and Batista managed to fight off the Lumberjacks. HBK staggered on his feet near the corner with Henry behind him. Batista went for a Spear, but Michaels moved away and Henry caught the Spear instead. As Batista's music played he walked over and extended his hand to HBK. Michaels shook Batista's hand to close the match.
Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler reminded fans they can vote for who Triple H's opponent(s) will be at Cyber Sunday. The choices for his WWE title defense are Jeff Hardy, Vladimir Kozlov or both men in a Triple Threat contest.
Women's Champ Beth Phoenix and Intercontinental Champ Santino Marella came to the ring. Cole and Lawler reminded fans to vote for Santino's opponent at Cyber Sunday. Choices are Roddy Piper, Goldust and Honky Tonk Man. In the ring, Santino presented the Honk-A-Meter again. Santino said Honky Tonky Man was champion for 64 weeks, and Santino has had the belt for 9 weeks. Santino said in just a year's time he'll be weeks away from Honky Tonk Man's record. Santino discussed his 3 possible opponents at Cyber Sunday, then turned his attention to Johnny Knoxville. Santino asked him to get into the ring to answer a question.
Santino confronted Knoxville about making fun of Great Khali on his website. Knoxville tried to defend himself and ended up calling Santino and Beth "dudes". Beth took exception and slapped Knoxville in the face, then did a running slam on him. As Beth and Santino left the ring, Hornswoggle appeared from under the ring to quickly climb the corner turnbuckle and Tadpole Splash the fallen Knoxville.
Knoxville's Jackass pal, Chris came to the ring to check on him. All of a sudden, Big Dick Johnson came strutting down the ramp and got in the ring. He and Chris performed a dance routine in G-Strings to the crowd's amusement. All of a sudden, the arena went dark, and Boogeyman's music came on. The Boogeyman came into the ring as Big Dick Johnson took off up the ramp. Boogeyman clotheslined Chris down, then grabbed a fistful of worms out of his sack to drool into Chris' mouth. After the melee had cleared, Knoxville asked for a mic from ringside.
Knoxville said his Raw experience wasn't that bad because he's had worse happen that fans can go check out at Jackassworld.com. Great Khali's music came on all of a sudden, and he and Singh came down to the ring. Knoxville and Khali began to chuckle together, with Knoxville insulting Khali's size. Khali put the Vice Grip on Knoxville's head, then picked up Knoxville for a two handed slam to the mat. Knoxville was layed out amongst the remaining worms from Boogeyman's earlier incident.
Kelly Kelly and Cryme Tyme were shown backstage on their way out for a six man tag match. JTG grabbed an Anaheim Mighty Ducks Hockey mask and wore it down to the ring.
Cryme Tyme & Kelly Kelly vs. The Miz & John Morrison & Jillian Hall
Highlights were shown from last Monday's Raw where Cryme Tyme and Miz & Morrison trash talked each other at the commentary table. In the ring, Morrison and Miz along with Jillian performed a rap song to show Cryme Tyme how "gangsta" they are. Miz and Morrison rapped with Jillian added in her bad singing until finally Cryme Tyme came out from backstage with Kelly to interrupt her. In the match, Kelly hit an impressive array of moves including a flip from off the top rope to clothesline Jillian down. Jillian eventually crawled away to tag in Miz, so Kelly was forced to tag in JTG. Miz was able to gain the upperhand and slingshot JTG into the rope where Morrison made the tag. punched JTG in the face, then leapt onto him for an elbow drop. Despite the heels trying to wear down JTG, all six superstars got into the ring at once to brawl. Kelly and Jillian rolled out of the ring fighting. Big Shad was the legal man as he, JTG, Miz and Morrison continued fighting. JTG grabbed an Anaheim Ducks hockey goalie mask and hit Morrison in the back of the head while the ref was turned away. Shad delivered a finishing move and won the match for his team.
Raw returned with Jerry Lawler announcing that a Big Show vs. Undertaker match will be revealed on Friday's Smackdown, with implications voted on by the fans. Footage was shown of Big Show delivering a knockout punch to the back of Undertaker's head at No Mercy. Michael Cole discussed Undertaker interfering in Big Show's WWE title match on this past Friday's Smackdown. Cole & Lawler ran down the list of Cyber Sunday matches, giving fans the options they can vote for.
CM Punk Vs Chris Jericho
Batista chose CM Punk as Jericho's opponent tonight. The man who lost his World Heavyweight title to Jericho, but never officially got to defend it or lose it due to injury. Before the match could start, Batista came on the Titantron saying there would be a Special Guest ref, then revealed he was wearing the ref's uniform. Batista arrived to the ring in a ref's uniform that was split down the back. As the bell rang, Jericho got in Batista's face and Punk clipped Y2J, then went for a quick pin. At one point, Jericho tried to walk away from the ring and up the ramp. Batista went to the outside, grabbed Jericho and threw him back into the ring. The match continued to a point where Punk put Y2J up for a Go To Sleep. Jericho escaped it and hit the Code Breaker on Punk. As Y2J tried for a pin, Batista started the coutn then pretended he had something in his eye. Jericho got up and got in Batista's face, then received a Batista Bomb. With Jericho down on the mat, Punk was able to take advantage and grab the winning pinfall.
The cameras go to Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler who talk about how Jericho is not happy and may want to take things up dirrectly with Shane and Stephanie McMahan. All of a sudden, Y2J came storming down the ramp in a suit with a mic in hand. In the ring, Jericho began to discuss how all of the choices for special guest referee at Cyber Sunday are flawed. The crowd gave the most applause to Stone Cold when Jericho began to discuss him as a bad choice. Jericho began to appeal to Shane and Stephanie in the ring, saying they need to do away with the stipulation. All of a sudden, Shawn Michaels emerged from backstage, staring down at Jericho. Shawn Michaels got into the ring with his familiar opponent. Michaels walked up to face Jericho in the ring. Michaels said he'd call the match right down the middle and it's better that Jericho would win for him, so he could challenge him after him. Then Michaels said he wishes he could do that, but if he gets voted in he'd make sure Cyber Sunday was the worst night of Jericho's life. An angry Michaels then pounced on Jericho, punching away at him, until Jericho managed to escape and head up the ramp. An upset Jericho came out from backstage with a mic, and said he's already decided Batista will face Shawn Michaels tonight on Raw.
Michael Cole announced a new Cyber Sunday match, with Rey Mysterio vs. Kane. The fans can vote on the match type: Falls Count Anywhere, No Holds Barred or 2 out of 3 Falls match.
Rey Mysterio & Matt Hardy vs. Kane & Mark Henry
In this re-match from last week's Raw, Matt opened with a barrage of offense against Mark Henry, until Henry was able to slam him hard to the mat. Johnny Knoxville was shown sitting in the front row at Raw. The heels managed to take control and worked to isolate Matt Hardy. Hardy finally escaped to tag in Rey, who went wild against Kane. Rey was able to get Kane down then knock Mark Henry off the apron. Rey used a headscissors in the ring to send Kane to the ropes for a 619. Matt Hardy jumped at Mark Henry outside the ring, but Henry caught him. Rey saw this and jumped off the apron towards Henry to crash down with he and Matt Hardy. While Matt Hardy continued to beat on Mark Henry heading towards the backstage, Rey climbed to the apron and back onto the turnbuckle. Rey went to jump at Kane, but Kane was quick to boot him in the gut, causing Rey to fall to the mat. Kane scored the winning pinfall for his team. After winning, Kane began to taunt Mysterio then tried to pick him up for a chokeslam, Rey escaped his grasp from the air, and then kicked Kane, causing him to go to the outside. Kane backed up the ramp smirking as Rey stared back.
Todd Grisham interviewed Batista backstage about having to face Shawn Michaels tonight. Batista said he respects HBK as a competitor, but if he tries to take him out, he's gonna beat him to the punch.
JBL's white limo pulled up alongside the ramp. The chaffeur opened JBL's back door to let him out and JBL began to berate him for parking at a spot where JBL couldn't get out the door.
Charlie Haas as Haas Hogan vs. JBL
JBL took the mic from Lillian in the ring and began to discuss the US economy and how sad people are acting about it. JBL discussed how the Congress bailout plan will make sure he keeps all of his money. JBL said the rich must be taken care of at all extremes. All of a sudden, Hulk Hogan's theme music came on to interrupt. A Hogan impersonator came to the ring in full attire, and Lillian announced him as "Haas Hogan". JBL immediately tossed Haas to the corner and began to pummel him. JBL beat Haas around from corner to corner, but Haas began to gain energy in Hulk fashion. Haas was able to deliver a big boot to JBL from the ropes, but then missed on the trademark Leg Drop. JBL responded by angrily delivering a Clothesline from Hell off the ropes to level Haas Hogan.
Todd Grisham introduced special guests from Jackass Johnny Knoxville and Chris Conus. Knoxville told Grisham that Khali invited them to the show tonight so they thought they'd show up. Grisham discussed some recent images from Jackassworld.com which showed graffiti about Khali. Knoxville said they had no part in it. Knoxville said he was anxious to see the midgets in action tonight on Raw.
WWE Raw returned to show footage about John Cena's road to recovery and his character. Edge, Triple H, Batista, JBL, Jim Ross, Mickie James, Jeff Hardy and Cena's brother Dan all discussed Cena's personality and intensity towards wrestling. The footage ended with a "Cena Returns" written on it but no official date given.
Randy Orton came out from backstage with a mic in hand. From the ramp, Orton said he finds it funny no superstars had kind words to say about him when he was recovery. Orton said he thanks God he's no John Cena. Orton urged the fans to vote for Shawn Michaels or Austin or don't vote at all, because he doesn't need to get injured any further. Orton proclaimed he will be the World Champ again, and the fans have no say in that.
Batista shown walking backstage intensely, headed on his way out for the next match on Raw.
Shawn Michaels vs. Batista (Lumberjack Match)
Since GM Mike Adamle let Jericho select Batista's opponent on Raw tonight, he chose a familiar foe, Shawn Michaels. Before the match could even get underway, Jericho appeared on the Titantron to add that the match would be a Lumberjack match. Mark Henry, Tony Atlas, Snitsky, William Regal, Chavo Guerrero, Bam Neely, Deuce, Mike Knox, Randy Orton, Manu, Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase all came down to surround the ring. In the match, HBK went to the outside several times. At one point Mark Henry squeezed him in a Bear Hug. Batista also was knocked outside when he missed a Spear, and Orton went to Punt kick him in the head. Batista avoided it, then knocked down Tony Atlas and Ted Dibiase. In the ring, Batista gained the upperhand and was about to Batista Bomb HBK. Batista was close to the ropes and he and Michaels ended up both falling over the top rope. All the Lumberjacks pounced on the two men, attacking. Things went back into the ring, where Michaels and Batista managed to fight off the Lumberjacks. HBK staggered on his feet near the corner with Henry behind him. Batista went for a Spear, but Michaels moved away and Henry caught the Spear instead. As Batista's music played he walked over and extended his hand to HBK. Michaels shook Batista's hand to close the match.
Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler reminded fans they can vote for who Triple H's opponent(s) will be at Cyber Sunday. The choices for his WWE title defense are Jeff Hardy, Vladimir Kozlov or both men in a Triple Threat contest.
Women's Champ Beth Phoenix and Intercontinental Champ Santino Marella came to the ring. Cole and Lawler reminded fans to vote for Santino's opponent at Cyber Sunday. Choices are Roddy Piper, Goldust and Honky Tonk Man. In the ring, Santino presented the Honk-A-Meter again. Santino said Honky Tonky Man was champion for 64 weeks, and Santino has had the belt for 9 weeks. Santino said in just a year's time he'll be weeks away from Honky Tonk Man's record. Santino discussed his 3 possible opponents at Cyber Sunday, then turned his attention to Johnny Knoxville. Santino asked him to get into the ring to answer a question.
Santino confronted Knoxville about making fun of Great Khali on his website. Knoxville tried to defend himself and ended up calling Santino and Beth "dudes". Beth took exception and slapped Knoxville in the face, then did a running slam on him. As Beth and Santino left the ring, Hornswoggle appeared from under the ring to quickly climb the corner turnbuckle and Tadpole Splash the fallen Knoxville.
Knoxville's Jackass pal, Chris came to the ring to check on him. All of a sudden, Big Dick Johnson came strutting down the ramp and got in the ring. He and Chris performed a dance routine in G-Strings to the crowd's amusement. All of a sudden, the arena went dark, and Boogeyman's music came on. The Boogeyman came into the ring as Big Dick Johnson took off up the ramp. Boogeyman clotheslined Chris down, then grabbed a fistful of worms out of his sack to drool into Chris' mouth. After the melee had cleared, Knoxville asked for a mic from ringside.
Knoxville said his Raw experience wasn't that bad because he's had worse happen that fans can go check out at Jackassworld.com. Great Khali's music came on all of a sudden, and he and Singh came down to the ring. Knoxville and Khali began to chuckle together, with Knoxville insulting Khali's size. Khali put the Vice Grip on Knoxville's head, then picked up Knoxville for a two handed slam to the mat. Knoxville was layed out amongst the remaining worms from Boogeyman's earlier incident.
Kelly Kelly and Cryme Tyme were shown backstage on their way out for a six man tag match. JTG grabbed an Anaheim Mighty Ducks Hockey mask and wore it down to the ring.
Cryme Tyme & Kelly Kelly vs. The Miz & John Morrison & Jillian Hall
Highlights were shown from last Monday's Raw where Cryme Tyme and Miz & Morrison trash talked each other at the commentary table. In the ring, Morrison and Miz along with Jillian performed a rap song to show Cryme Tyme how "gangsta" they are. Miz and Morrison rapped with Jillian added in her bad singing until finally Cryme Tyme came out from backstage with Kelly to interrupt her. In the match, Kelly hit an impressive array of moves including a flip from off the top rope to clothesline Jillian down. Jillian eventually crawled away to tag in Miz, so Kelly was forced to tag in JTG. Miz was able to gain the upperhand and slingshot JTG into the rope where Morrison made the tag. punched JTG in the face, then leapt onto him for an elbow drop. Despite the heels trying to wear down JTG, all six superstars got into the ring at once to brawl. Kelly and Jillian rolled out of the ring fighting. Big Shad was the legal man as he, JTG, Miz and Morrison continued fighting. JTG grabbed an Anaheim Ducks hockey goalie mask and hit Morrison in the back of the head while the ref was turned away. Shad delivered a finishing move and won the match for his team.
Raw returned with Jerry Lawler announcing that a Big Show vs. Undertaker match will be revealed on Friday's Smackdown, with implications voted on by the fans. Footage was shown of Big Show delivering a knockout punch to the back of Undertaker's head at No Mercy. Michael Cole discussed Undertaker interfering in Big Show's WWE title match on this past Friday's Smackdown. Cole & Lawler ran down the list of Cyber Sunday matches, giving fans the options they can vote for.
CM Punk Vs Chris Jericho
Batista chose CM Punk as Jericho's opponent tonight. The man who lost his World Heavyweight title to Jericho, but never officially got to defend it or lose it due to injury. Before the match could start, Batista came on the Titantron saying there would be a Special Guest ref, then revealed he was wearing the ref's uniform. Batista arrived to the ring in a ref's uniform that was split down the back. As the bell rang, Jericho got in Batista's face and Punk clipped Y2J, then went for a quick pin. At one point, Jericho tried to walk away from the ring and up the ramp. Batista went to the outside, grabbed Jericho and threw him back into the ring. The match continued to a point where Punk put Y2J up for a Go To Sleep. Jericho escaped it and hit the Code Breaker on Punk. As Y2J tried for a pin, Batista started the coutn then pretended he had something in his eye. Jericho got up and got in Batista's face, then received a Batista Bomb. With Jericho down on the mat, Punk was able to take advantage and grab the winning pinfall.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
ECW Results 10-07-08
Todd Grisham and Matt Striker are calling tonight's show. They hype up tonights 8 man tag team match.
Tommy Dreamer and Finlay (with Hornswoggle) vs. Mike Knox and Jack Swagger
Grisham said they’d been waiting for Swagger to step up in competition and “tonight is that night.” Dreamer took control of the match, but was cut off by a big boot from Knox. The heels worked over Dreamer until he made a hot tag. The crowd popped for Finlay entering the match. He hit a dropkick off the second rope and followed up with his finisher on Knox, but Swagger broke up the pin attempt. With the referee distracted, Hornswoggle hit the Tadpole Splash on Knox. Finlay hit Knox with the shillelagh while the ref’s head was turned and then scored the pin.
At ringside, the announcers noted that they were already counting down to Halloween… Backstage, Teddy and Tiffany were wearing costumes. Jamie Noble entered the room and flirted with Tiffany. Mark Henry and Tony Atlas stormed in and demanded a rematch with Hardy. Noble mouthed off, so Henry asked for a match against Noble. “Make it happen".
Look who's coming back! A video hyped the Boogeyman’s return.
Mark Henry (with Tony Atlas) vs. Jamie Noble.
The announcers noted that Henry appeared to be favoring his knee following his No Mercy match with Matt Hardy. Noble got a hope spot, but Henry finished him off with the World’s Strongest Slam. After the match, Henry hit Noble with his finisher two more times. Matt Hardy ran out for the save and the live crowd loved it. Hardy hit the Twist of Fate on Atlas, but turned around and Henry caught him with the World’s Strongest Slam. Henry followed up with two big splashes on Hardy. Henry left both Hardy and Noble lying in the ring.
CM Punk & Evan Bourne & Ricky Ortiz & Kofi Kingston vs. John Morrison & The Miz & Ted Dibiase & Cody Rhodes
Just two minutes into the match, the babyfaces cleared the heels from the ring and the show cut to commercial. The next few minutes of the match were slow as the heels took turns working over Bourne to set up the hot tag. Later, Kofi hit a great springboard flying body press onto a group of heels at ringside. In the ring, Punk hit the high knee on Morrison and set him up for the GTS. Manu climbed onto the apron and distracted Punk. While the ref was bickering with Manu, DiBiase reached in and snapped the back of Punk's head off the ropes. Morrison hit the Moonlight Drive and scored the pin for his team and the victory.
Tommy Dreamer and Finlay (with Hornswoggle) vs. Mike Knox and Jack Swagger
Grisham said they’d been waiting for Swagger to step up in competition and “tonight is that night.” Dreamer took control of the match, but was cut off by a big boot from Knox. The heels worked over Dreamer until he made a hot tag. The crowd popped for Finlay entering the match. He hit a dropkick off the second rope and followed up with his finisher on Knox, but Swagger broke up the pin attempt. With the referee distracted, Hornswoggle hit the Tadpole Splash on Knox. Finlay hit Knox with the shillelagh while the ref’s head was turned and then scored the pin.
At ringside, the announcers noted that they were already counting down to Halloween… Backstage, Teddy and Tiffany were wearing costumes. Jamie Noble entered the room and flirted with Tiffany. Mark Henry and Tony Atlas stormed in and demanded a rematch with Hardy. Noble mouthed off, so Henry asked for a match against Noble. “Make it happen".
Look who's coming back! A video hyped the Boogeyman’s return.
Mark Henry (with Tony Atlas) vs. Jamie Noble.
The announcers noted that Henry appeared to be favoring his knee following his No Mercy match with Matt Hardy. Noble got a hope spot, but Henry finished him off with the World’s Strongest Slam. After the match, Henry hit Noble with his finisher two more times. Matt Hardy ran out for the save and the live crowd loved it. Hardy hit the Twist of Fate on Atlas, but turned around and Henry caught him with the World’s Strongest Slam. Henry followed up with two big splashes on Hardy. Henry left both Hardy and Noble lying in the ring.
CM Punk & Evan Bourne & Ricky Ortiz & Kofi Kingston vs. John Morrison & The Miz & Ted Dibiase & Cody Rhodes
Just two minutes into the match, the babyfaces cleared the heels from the ring and the show cut to commercial. The next few minutes of the match were slow as the heels took turns working over Bourne to set up the hot tag. Later, Kofi hit a great springboard flying body press onto a group of heels at ringside. In the ring, Punk hit the high knee on Morrison and set him up for the GTS. Manu climbed onto the apron and distracted Punk. While the ref was bickering with Manu, DiBiase reached in and snapped the back of Punk's head off the ropes. Morrison hit the Moonlight Drive and scored the pin for his team and the victory.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Raw Results 10-06-08
The World Heavyweight Champ, Chris Jericho made his way to the ring to start off Raw. Jericho dressed in a suit, held his title over his shoulder, and had a visible bruise near his mouth from last night's Ladder Match. Jericho informed the fans that GM Mike Adamle wouldn't be present tonight on the show, so Jericho will take his place, having full decision-making power on Raw. Jericho brought up last night's ladder match and pointed out that he lost a tooth last night and will have to live with it for the rest of his life. Jericho said regardless of that he beat Michaels like he said he would, brutalizing him in his own match.
Jericho said he's done with Michaels now, but is going to put him into an Anything Goes No DQ match against Lance Cade tonight. Jericho continued to taunt the crowd saying he's the real, true champion and best, dominant performer in the wrestling business. As Jericho paused for a moment, Batista's music came on and the Animal appeared from backstage. In the ring, Batista asked Jericho to name the number of days until he puts the title on the line against him. Jericho started to insult Batista, saying he'll make him a forgotten superstar just like Shawn Michaels. Batista told Jericho he's going to defend the title against him whether he likes it or not, then delivered a Spinebuster, slamming Jericho hard to the mat.
Michael Cole announced a tag team match for later on with Rey Mysterio and Matt Hardy teaming up to face Kane & Mark Henry.
Raw returned to show the aftermath of Jericho being given a Spinebuster in the ring. Jericho was angry and announced on the ring saying that Batista will put his #1 Contender spot on the line tonight against JBL. Jericho added the stipulation that he will serve as guest referee for that match.
Jamie Noble & Mickie James vs. Santino Marella & Beth Phoenix
King of the Ring Regal sat in a throne near ringside with Layla standing next to him. Before the match, Santino announced his new favorite NBA team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, who were formerly the Seattle Supersonics. The crowd booed furiously as Santino continued the promo.
In the mixed gender tag match, Santino had control as he whipped Noble to the corner. Noble hit him with an elbow then both feet when he tried to charge. Beth was nearby and interfered, hitting Noble. Noble turned to confront her, and the distraction allowed Santino to grab Noble for a surprise roll up pin. After the match had ended, Noble jumped outside the ring to go after Santino. Noble grabbed Regal and dumped him over the crowd barrier. Regal furiously got back over the barrier and attacked Noble near the ring. The ref got involved in the brawl on the ground, eventually getting Noble away from Regal.
Todd Grisham talked to Shawn Michaels about the match Jericho put him in tonight against Cade. Michaels told Grisham to go ask Jericho if he plans to go defend his title. Michaels said he wouldn't and Jericho is sending his guy Lance Cade to do the dirty work. Michaels said he's bordering on insanity and full of adrenaline, and will show everyone that Shawn Michaels still has plenty of gas left.
Kofi Kingston vs. Ted Dibiase
Dibiase was accompanied to the ring with Cody Rhodes & Manu who looked on from ringside. Before the match even started, CM Punk's music hit and Punk arrived down the ramp to the ring. Punk cheered on Kofi as the match got started. Kofi began to gain momentum late in the match as he had Dibiase down, then came off the ropes ready to do his double leg drop. Cody Rhodes got up on the side apron causing Kofi to go over and try to hit him off. Rhodes jumped down and CM Punk went at him. Kofi was distracted by the fight, which allowed Dibiase to hit him from behind then put the Millionaire Dollar Dream onto him followed by a Russian Leg Sweep.
Randy Orton talked with Chris Jericho in an office backstage. Jericho said Batista being the #1 Contender does no good for either one of them. Orton asked Y2J what he wanted. Jericho said Orton's been out of action too long, so tonight Jericho will put him to work.
Michael Cole discussed the recovery of John Cena from neck surgery a few weeks back. A video highlight package was shown detailing the match between Cena and Batista at Summerslam, as well as commentary from Batista and the officiating ref regarding Cena's neck injury. Cena's neurosurgeon was shown as well as the reconditioning of Cena's strength from the injury. The neurosurgeon gave Cena 3-4 months to return to full activities with WWE.
Backstage, Kane and Mark Henry were shown walking on their way to the ring for a tag match. New superstar Dolph Ziggler walked up to them all smiles and offered a handshake to Henry. He retracted his hand when Henry gave him a look. Ziggler tried to shake Atlas' hand next, but Atlas gave him a look then walked on.
Rey Mysterio & Matt Hardy vs. Kane & Mark Henry
At one point in this tag match, Matt Hardy avoided a charging Henry in the corner. As Henry hit he stayed in the corner. Matt got down on all fours and Mysterio ran then jumped at Henry. Henry caught and held Mysterio there, but Matt clipped Henry's leg. Hardy & Mysterio then delivered double dropkicks to Kane to knock him out of the ring. Henry rolled out of the ring as Raw went to commercial. Raw returned with Hardy in a headlock by Kane on the mat. Hardy was eventually able to escape the heels' attempts to wear him down, tagging in Mysterio. Mysterio started to work on Henry, but couldn't pin. Kane delivered a cheapshot to Rey as he came against the ropes, then Henry threw Mysterio outside the ring. The heels started to dominate Rey back in the ring, but he eventually gained an advantage against Kane, using a headscissors to toss him to the corner. Rey tagged in Matt who hit Kane with a swinging neckbreaker, then dropkicked Henry off the apron. Hardy continued his momentum and was able to hit a bulldog on Kane off the corner. Henry charged at Hardy, but Matt pulled the top rope down causing Henry to spill outside. Back in the ring, Hardy tripped Kane down against the ropes. Mysterio hit a 619, then tried to jump out onto Henry. Henry again caught Mysterio in his arms. Matt Hardy got on the corner rope to go at Kane, but Henry threw Rey onto the top rope, causing Matt to lose balance and land standing in line for a Kane chokeslam.
Shawn Michaels vs. Lance Cade (Anything Goes No DQ Match)
Early in the match, Cade began to deliver a beatdown on Jericho outside the ring. Cade set up a table near the ring and commentary table, then punched HBK some more. Cade picked up Michaels and slammed him through the table then looked down at his damaged opponent. Cade tossed Michaels back in the ring. Next, Cade grabbed a steel chair from ringside and brought it in the ring where HBK was. As Cade walked towards him, Michaels pounced on him, attacking furiously. With Cade stunned, Michaels grabbed the steel chair and repeatedly smashed it down on Cade in the ring. Michaels tossed the chair down then stumbled down into a pinfall with Cade beaten lifeless. HBK stared down at his opponent as his theme music rolled. Shawn Michaels grabbed the steel chair and began to beat Cade even more after the bell. The fans chanted H-B-K approvingly at the carnage he caused in the ring.
Michael Cole discussed this Friday's episode of Smackdown on MyNetworkTV which will see Big Show face Triple H for the WWE title.
In the ring, Jerry Lawler discussed the next WWE PPV, Cyber Sunday, which arrives in 3 weeks. Lawler said the fans can choose Santino Marella's opponent at Cyber Sunday. The choices are Roddy Piper (TEXT PIPER to 44993), For Goldust Text "GOLDUST" to 44993. Or Text HONKY to 44993 for the Honky Tonk Man. More matches and stipulations to be announced in the coming weeks.
Lillian Garcia was in the ring about to announce the next matchup. Before she could finish, Great Khali's music came on to interrupt. Khali came out from backstage with Runjan Singh and the duo walked down to the ring. Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole discussed a run in Khali had with Johnny Knoxville. Khali took the mic and called out Knoxville. Singh translated for him, saying that Khali had a recent interview on JackassWorld.com with Johnny Knoxville.
Footage was shown of Khali and Singh talking to Knoxville. Knoxville asked if everything on Khali is in proportion to his size. Singh asked the question to Khali. Khali became angry, and Singh told Knoxville the questioning was inappropriate. Khali and Singh got up to leave the interview, with Khali nearly tossing a table at Knoxville.
Singh said that Khali has invited Knoxville to Raw for next week so he can prove his Sense of Fun. Singh said tonight Khali would like to present the Kiss Cam. A camera was shown of various couples in the audience with a pink heart around them. The couples kissed as the camera went on them. The camera went onto Lillian Garcia who looked puzzled. Khali walked over and took Lillian by the henad then planted a kiss on her passionately in the ring. Lillian stumbled around afterwards and Singh said "Great Khali says he'll call you". Singh and Khali left the ring after their fun antics.
The Miz and John Morrison joined Cole and Lawler at ringside for commentary on the next match. In the ring, Jillian Hall began to sing a classic Nirvana song, but butchered it as usual. Kelly Kelly's entrance music came on to interrupt and Kelly arrived to the ring. Next Cryme Tyme came down to accompany Kelly, then Cryme Tyme took commentary positions as well, arguing with Miz and Morrison.
Kelly Kelly vs. Jillian Hall
Cryme Tyme and Miz/Morrison continued trash talking outside the ring as Jillian was tormenting Kelly inside the ring. Jillian continued to dominate, and picked Kelly up by her hair to try a back slam. Kelly countered it and got onto Jillian's shoulders then was able to use her weight to fall forward and roll up pin Jillian.
Cryme Tyme went into the ring to congratulate their girl Kelly. Miz and Morrison left from ringside in disgust at their exchange with Cryme Tyme.
Raw returned with more footage and backstory about Cena's injury and recovery. Various superstars such as Triple H, Batista and WWE Diva Maria gave their thoughts on Cena.
Chris Jericho arrived to the ring to act as special guest referee for the main event.
JBL vs. Batista (#1 Contender's Match)
As Chris Jericho was acting GM for Raw tonight, he set up a repeat of last night's #1 Contender Match since Batista attacked him to start Raw. JBL arrived to the ring after Jericho. Jericho then informed Lillian Garcia there will be a special guest Time Keeper for the match, William Regal. After Regal arrived to his position at ringside, Jericho then informed Lillian of another announcement. Lillian announced to everyone there is a special guest commentator, Randy Orton. Orton came down to the ring smirking as Raw went to commercial.
Batista finally was introduced and the crowd went wild as The Animal hit the top of the ramp for his entrance. During the match, JBL took Batista to the outside. Jericho went to the outside to back JBL off from attacking Batista, which allowed William Regal to rush over and attack Batista. Jericho pretended to yell at JBL in the ring, then JBL went out and brought Batista back inside. At one point, Batista tried to gain the momentum, whipping JBL to the corner. As Batista ran forward, Jericho stuck his leg out to trip him down. Batista was able to grab JBL for a Spinebuster then turned to go after Regal who got up on the apron. Batista grabbed Regal and threw him into the ring then turned and run with a double takedown on Y2J and JBL. Jericho rolled out of the ring. Just then, GM Mike Adamle came rushing out from backstage and ordered another ref to rush down to officiate. In the ring, JBL missed a pinfall barely as JBL kicked out. Batista was able to avoid the Clothesline from Hell then hit a Spinebuster. Finally, Batista finished JBL with the Batista Bomb to recapture his #1 Contender status.
After the match, Raw GM Adamle said during his meeting earlier with the McMahon's they suggested he shake things up. Adamle said that Jericho will defend his title against Batista at Cyber Sunday. The stipulation will be that the fans can choose who the special guest referee will be. The choices: Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels or the Rattlesnake himself, Stone Cold Steve Austin.
Jericho said he's done with Michaels now, but is going to put him into an Anything Goes No DQ match against Lance Cade tonight. Jericho continued to taunt the crowd saying he's the real, true champion and best, dominant performer in the wrestling business. As Jericho paused for a moment, Batista's music came on and the Animal appeared from backstage. In the ring, Batista asked Jericho to name the number of days until he puts the title on the line against him. Jericho started to insult Batista, saying he'll make him a forgotten superstar just like Shawn Michaels. Batista told Jericho he's going to defend the title against him whether he likes it or not, then delivered a Spinebuster, slamming Jericho hard to the mat.
Michael Cole announced a tag team match for later on with Rey Mysterio and Matt Hardy teaming up to face Kane & Mark Henry.
Raw returned to show the aftermath of Jericho being given a Spinebuster in the ring. Jericho was angry and announced on the ring saying that Batista will put his #1 Contender spot on the line tonight against JBL. Jericho added the stipulation that he will serve as guest referee for that match.
Jamie Noble & Mickie James vs. Santino Marella & Beth Phoenix
King of the Ring Regal sat in a throne near ringside with Layla standing next to him. Before the match, Santino announced his new favorite NBA team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, who were formerly the Seattle Supersonics. The crowd booed furiously as Santino continued the promo.
In the mixed gender tag match, Santino had control as he whipped Noble to the corner. Noble hit him with an elbow then both feet when he tried to charge. Beth was nearby and interfered, hitting Noble. Noble turned to confront her, and the distraction allowed Santino to grab Noble for a surprise roll up pin. After the match had ended, Noble jumped outside the ring to go after Santino. Noble grabbed Regal and dumped him over the crowd barrier. Regal furiously got back over the barrier and attacked Noble near the ring. The ref got involved in the brawl on the ground, eventually getting Noble away from Regal.
Todd Grisham talked to Shawn Michaels about the match Jericho put him in tonight against Cade. Michaels told Grisham to go ask Jericho if he plans to go defend his title. Michaels said he wouldn't and Jericho is sending his guy Lance Cade to do the dirty work. Michaels said he's bordering on insanity and full of adrenaline, and will show everyone that Shawn Michaels still has plenty of gas left.
Kofi Kingston vs. Ted Dibiase
Dibiase was accompanied to the ring with Cody Rhodes & Manu who looked on from ringside. Before the match even started, CM Punk's music hit and Punk arrived down the ramp to the ring. Punk cheered on Kofi as the match got started. Kofi began to gain momentum late in the match as he had Dibiase down, then came off the ropes ready to do his double leg drop. Cody Rhodes got up on the side apron causing Kofi to go over and try to hit him off. Rhodes jumped down and CM Punk went at him. Kofi was distracted by the fight, which allowed Dibiase to hit him from behind then put the Millionaire Dollar Dream onto him followed by a Russian Leg Sweep.
Randy Orton talked with Chris Jericho in an office backstage. Jericho said Batista being the #1 Contender does no good for either one of them. Orton asked Y2J what he wanted. Jericho said Orton's been out of action too long, so tonight Jericho will put him to work.
Michael Cole discussed the recovery of John Cena from neck surgery a few weeks back. A video highlight package was shown detailing the match between Cena and Batista at Summerslam, as well as commentary from Batista and the officiating ref regarding Cena's neck injury. Cena's neurosurgeon was shown as well as the reconditioning of Cena's strength from the injury. The neurosurgeon gave Cena 3-4 months to return to full activities with WWE.
Backstage, Kane and Mark Henry were shown walking on their way to the ring for a tag match. New superstar Dolph Ziggler walked up to them all smiles and offered a handshake to Henry. He retracted his hand when Henry gave him a look. Ziggler tried to shake Atlas' hand next, but Atlas gave him a look then walked on.
Rey Mysterio & Matt Hardy vs. Kane & Mark Henry
At one point in this tag match, Matt Hardy avoided a charging Henry in the corner. As Henry hit he stayed in the corner. Matt got down on all fours and Mysterio ran then jumped at Henry. Henry caught and held Mysterio there, but Matt clipped Henry's leg. Hardy & Mysterio then delivered double dropkicks to Kane to knock him out of the ring. Henry rolled out of the ring as Raw went to commercial. Raw returned with Hardy in a headlock by Kane on the mat. Hardy was eventually able to escape the heels' attempts to wear him down, tagging in Mysterio. Mysterio started to work on Henry, but couldn't pin. Kane delivered a cheapshot to Rey as he came against the ropes, then Henry threw Mysterio outside the ring. The heels started to dominate Rey back in the ring, but he eventually gained an advantage against Kane, using a headscissors to toss him to the corner. Rey tagged in Matt who hit Kane with a swinging neckbreaker, then dropkicked Henry off the apron. Hardy continued his momentum and was able to hit a bulldog on Kane off the corner. Henry charged at Hardy, but Matt pulled the top rope down causing Henry to spill outside. Back in the ring, Hardy tripped Kane down against the ropes. Mysterio hit a 619, then tried to jump out onto Henry. Henry again caught Mysterio in his arms. Matt Hardy got on the corner rope to go at Kane, but Henry threw Rey onto the top rope, causing Matt to lose balance and land standing in line for a Kane chokeslam.
Shawn Michaels vs. Lance Cade (Anything Goes No DQ Match)
Early in the match, Cade began to deliver a beatdown on Jericho outside the ring. Cade set up a table near the ring and commentary table, then punched HBK some more. Cade picked up Michaels and slammed him through the table then looked down at his damaged opponent. Cade tossed Michaels back in the ring. Next, Cade grabbed a steel chair from ringside and brought it in the ring where HBK was. As Cade walked towards him, Michaels pounced on him, attacking furiously. With Cade stunned, Michaels grabbed the steel chair and repeatedly smashed it down on Cade in the ring. Michaels tossed the chair down then stumbled down into a pinfall with Cade beaten lifeless. HBK stared down at his opponent as his theme music rolled. Shawn Michaels grabbed the steel chair and began to beat Cade even more after the bell. The fans chanted H-B-K approvingly at the carnage he caused in the ring.
Michael Cole discussed this Friday's episode of Smackdown on MyNetworkTV which will see Big Show face Triple H for the WWE title.
In the ring, Jerry Lawler discussed the next WWE PPV, Cyber Sunday, which arrives in 3 weeks. Lawler said the fans can choose Santino Marella's opponent at Cyber Sunday. The choices are Roddy Piper (TEXT PIPER to 44993), For Goldust Text "GOLDUST" to 44993. Or Text HONKY to 44993 for the Honky Tonk Man. More matches and stipulations to be announced in the coming weeks.
Lillian Garcia was in the ring about to announce the next matchup. Before she could finish, Great Khali's music came on to interrupt. Khali came out from backstage with Runjan Singh and the duo walked down to the ring. Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole discussed a run in Khali had with Johnny Knoxville. Khali took the mic and called out Knoxville. Singh translated for him, saying that Khali had a recent interview on JackassWorld.com with Johnny Knoxville.
Footage was shown of Khali and Singh talking to Knoxville. Knoxville asked if everything on Khali is in proportion to his size. Singh asked the question to Khali. Khali became angry, and Singh told Knoxville the questioning was inappropriate. Khali and Singh got up to leave the interview, with Khali nearly tossing a table at Knoxville.
Singh said that Khali has invited Knoxville to Raw for next week so he can prove his Sense of Fun. Singh said tonight Khali would like to present the Kiss Cam. A camera was shown of various couples in the audience with a pink heart around them. The couples kissed as the camera went on them. The camera went onto Lillian Garcia who looked puzzled. Khali walked over and took Lillian by the henad then planted a kiss on her passionately in the ring. Lillian stumbled around afterwards and Singh said "Great Khali says he'll call you". Singh and Khali left the ring after their fun antics.
The Miz and John Morrison joined Cole and Lawler at ringside for commentary on the next match. In the ring, Jillian Hall began to sing a classic Nirvana song, but butchered it as usual. Kelly Kelly's entrance music came on to interrupt and Kelly arrived to the ring. Next Cryme Tyme came down to accompany Kelly, then Cryme Tyme took commentary positions as well, arguing with Miz and Morrison.
Kelly Kelly vs. Jillian Hall
Cryme Tyme and Miz/Morrison continued trash talking outside the ring as Jillian was tormenting Kelly inside the ring. Jillian continued to dominate, and picked Kelly up by her hair to try a back slam. Kelly countered it and got onto Jillian's shoulders then was able to use her weight to fall forward and roll up pin Jillian.
Cryme Tyme went into the ring to congratulate their girl Kelly. Miz and Morrison left from ringside in disgust at their exchange with Cryme Tyme.
Raw returned with more footage and backstory about Cena's injury and recovery. Various superstars such as Triple H, Batista and WWE Diva Maria gave their thoughts on Cena.
Chris Jericho arrived to the ring to act as special guest referee for the main event.
JBL vs. Batista (#1 Contender's Match)
As Chris Jericho was acting GM for Raw tonight, he set up a repeat of last night's #1 Contender Match since Batista attacked him to start Raw. JBL arrived to the ring after Jericho. Jericho then informed Lillian Garcia there will be a special guest Time Keeper for the match, William Regal. After Regal arrived to his position at ringside, Jericho then informed Lillian of another announcement. Lillian announced to everyone there is a special guest commentator, Randy Orton. Orton came down to the ring smirking as Raw went to commercial.
Batista finally was introduced and the crowd went wild as The Animal hit the top of the ramp for his entrance. During the match, JBL took Batista to the outside. Jericho went to the outside to back JBL off from attacking Batista, which allowed William Regal to rush over and attack Batista. Jericho pretended to yell at JBL in the ring, then JBL went out and brought Batista back inside. At one point, Batista tried to gain the momentum, whipping JBL to the corner. As Batista ran forward, Jericho stuck his leg out to trip him down. Batista was able to grab JBL for a Spinebuster then turned to go after Regal who got up on the apron. Batista grabbed Regal and threw him into the ring then turned and run with a double takedown on Y2J and JBL. Jericho rolled out of the ring. Just then, GM Mike Adamle came rushing out from backstage and ordered another ref to rush down to officiate. In the ring, JBL missed a pinfall barely as JBL kicked out. Batista was able to avoid the Clothesline from Hell then hit a Spinebuster. Finally, Batista finished JBL with the Batista Bomb to recapture his #1 Contender status.
After the match, Raw GM Adamle said during his meeting earlier with the McMahon's they suggested he shake things up. Adamle said that Jericho will defend his title against Batista at Cyber Sunday. The stipulation will be that the fans can choose who the special guest referee will be. The choices: Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels or the Rattlesnake himself, Stone Cold Steve Austin.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
No Mercy - Results
Mark Henry Vs Matt Hardy (ECW Championship Match)
Former ECW champion Mark Henry was looking to reclaim the ECW championship but if he wanted it that badly he would have to go through Matt Hardy. In this match, the action got fast and furious towards the finish. Mark Henry attempted to squash Matt Hardy under his weight, but Matt moved out of the way. Henry tried to slam Matt into the corner, but Matt was able to elbow his way out, then hit the Side Effect. After a near fall on Mark Henry, Matt went to finish him with the Twist of Fate. Henry countered the move and delivered a huge splash onto Matt. Despite all of the attempts by the World's Strongest Man, the ECW champ Matt Hardy kicked out of a pinfall, then surprised Henry with the Twist of Fate to pin him and pick up the victory.
Candice Michelle Vs Beth Phoenix (Womans Championship Match)
After an impressive victory on Friday Night Smackdown against divas champion Michelle MCool, Beth Phoenix had Candice Michelle to deal with tonight - with her belt on the line! Beth Phoenix put Candice out of action months ago, during their matchup on Raw where Candice suffered a broken clavicle. Candice was back on Raw several weeks ago and immediately given #1 Contender Status amongst WWE Divas to face Beth Phoenix at No Mercy. In tonight's Women's title match, Beth was able to hold on to her title despite a near loss thanks to boyfriend, Santino Marella. At one point in the match, The Glamazon countered a Russian leg sweep and went to the top rope. Candice was able to get up off the mat, then shake the rope, causing Beth to lose balance and become hung up. This allowed Candice to deliver a drop kick to the back of Beth's head. Just as Candice pinned Beth, Santino pulled Phoenix outside the ring. Candice delivered a dropkick to Santino through the ropes. Beth managed to get Candice to the outside, then knocked her down and tossed her into the ring. Santino almost cost Beth the match when his arm was stuck in the ropes. Beth was able to hold on as she hit her vicious finisher on Candice and scored the pinfall victory.
Rey Mysterio Vs Kane
For the past few months, WWE Superstar Kane has been terrorizing the Raw roster, specifically Rey Mysterio and Evan Bourne. Kane had a burlap sack containing a Rey Mysterio mask and claimed he had crushed Rey's soul. However, Rey returned to action and went after Kane to continue their feud. In this contest, Rey Mysterio had the added stipulation that if he lost, he would have to remove his mask. During the match, Kane repeatedly worked to wear down Mysterio and tear his mask off in the process. Mysterio held on to keep the mask on his face as he fought back. The two superstars were both on the outside and the ref proceeded with a double countout. Both men were able to re-enter the ring, with Mysterio gaining momentum. Mysterio jumped off the top rope delivering a splash on Kane, but only could get the 2 count on Kane. Mysterio climbed to the top rope but Kane delivered a right hand to his jaw, then went for a pin. Mysterio kicked out at 2 1/2. Kane then whipped Mysterio into the ropes but Rey moved away. As Kane stumbled to the ropes, Mysterio was able to hit a 619 to the back of Kane's leg. With Kane slightly stunned on the outside, Rey went for a baseball slide into him. Rey continued his momentum as he went for a dive onto Kane from the ropes. However, Kane had a steel chair from nearby and smashed it into Rey. The ref promptly called for the DQ giving Rey the victory!
Batista Vs JBL (Number one contender match)
The two superstars from Raw both claimed they deserved the top spot as #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight title. To settle things fairly, GM Adamle set up a match between the two at No Mercy, with the winner getting that title shot. JBL attempted to wear down the Animal with a submission hold from behind. Batista got to his feet and did a back body drop. With both men down on the mat, the ref started his double count. JBL and Batista got to their feet to exchange punches in the center of the ring. Batista hit a quick clothesline on JBL, then whipped him to the corner for a body splash. With Batista in control, he went for a spear attempt but JBL blocked it. Batista recovered to hit a Spinebuster then the trademark Batista Bomb, followed by the pinfall. Batista will now challenge for the World Heavyweight title.
Undertaker Vs Big Show
At the last Pay-Per-View, Unforgiven, Undertaker attempted to claim Vickie Guerrero's soul for her past sins against him. However, Big Show was in the ring and ambushed Undertaker, then beat him down. Over the following weeks, Undertaker began to stalk La Familia and eventually took out Vickie Guerrero over a week ago. Undertaker attempted to go Old School against the giant Big Show at one point, but Show grabbed Taker and delivered a vicious chokeslam off the rope. As Big Show awaited the Undertaker to get back to his feet, Taker suddenly grabbed Show by the throat. Big Show responded by grabbing Undertaker around the throat as well. Show tried for another Chokeslam, but this time the Deadman countered it and hit a DDT. Undertaker had a near pinfall, and eventually both men got back to their feet. The superstars wound up fighting in the corner of the ring, where Undertaker landed repeated punches on Show. The referee instructed Undertaker to back out of the corner. The momentary distraction allowed Show to grab Undertaker and smash him face first into an exposed steel since the turnbuckle cover was off. Big Show delivered a huge right hand to Undertaker sending him to the mat, then delivered a knockout hit to the back of Taker's head. Referee Charles Robinson called for the bell giving Big Show a knockout victory.
Jeff Hardy Vs Triple H (WWE Championship Match)
Triple H has been on a roll since arriving to Smackdown, as he successfully defended his WWE title against Great Khali, then outlasted his opponents in a Championship Scramble. Despite this, Jeff Hardy was a second away from capturing a winning pinfall at the Scramble, so Jeff won a Fatal Fourway on Smackdown to get the title shot at No Mercy. In a great back and forth contest, both The Game and The Enigma put on a great show in the ring! At one point, Triple H was able to hit the Spinebuster on Jeff and waited for him to stand back up. As Jeff got up, Triple H went for the Pedigree, but Jeff was able to counter it sending Triple H to the corner of the ring. Jeff hit Whisper in the Wind from there, but only a two count pin. Hardy then tore off his shirt and went to the top rope for a Swanton Bomb, but missed. Again Triple H kicked Hardy and went for the Pedigree. This time, Jeff countered with Twist of Fate and a pinfall. However, Triple H smartly reversed the pin and stole the three count to retain his WWE title!
Shawn Michaels Vs Chris Jericho (World Heavyweight Championship Ladder Match)
These two superstars have been feuding for months in all sorts of matches involving blood and injury. Tonight they faced off for one of the biggest prizes in WWE, the World Heavyweight title. Not only that, but it was under the match Shawn Michaels requested, the all-time classic Ladder match. In tonight's final match at No Mercy, once again Y2J and HBK put it all on the line as they tried to be first to climb the ladder and grab the belt. At one moment, Y2J was able to pin Shawn Michaels underneath the ladder. However, as Jericho climbed the ladder Michael's was able to push it over causing Jericho to fall to the outside. Jericho seemed to legitimately hurt his knee at this point in the match, clutching at it in pain. With Jericho on the outside and the ref checking his condition, Michael's began to climb the ladder. Jericho was able to get into the ring at the last moment to make a save, preventing Michael's from grabbing the belt.From here, Jericho got Michaels tangled in the ropes, then began climbing the ladder. Michael's got free and began to climb the other side. The two battled on the top of the ladder, and Jericho fell upside down, getting caught in the rungs. All of a sudden his sidekick, Lance Cade rushes to the ring. Michaels jumps off the ladder at Cade and hits him with Sweet Chin Music. Meanwhile, Jericho is back at the top of the ladder and clutching for the belt. Michaels furiously rushes up the other side, and both men grabbed for the belt at once. All of a sudden, Jericho pushed Micheal's off the ladder, causing him to hit the mat. Jericho grabbed the World Heavyweight belt and retained his championship, despite what looks like a serious injury.
Former ECW champion Mark Henry was looking to reclaim the ECW championship but if he wanted it that badly he would have to go through Matt Hardy. In this match, the action got fast and furious towards the finish. Mark Henry attempted to squash Matt Hardy under his weight, but Matt moved out of the way. Henry tried to slam Matt into the corner, but Matt was able to elbow his way out, then hit the Side Effect. After a near fall on Mark Henry, Matt went to finish him with the Twist of Fate. Henry countered the move and delivered a huge splash onto Matt. Despite all of the attempts by the World's Strongest Man, the ECW champ Matt Hardy kicked out of a pinfall, then surprised Henry with the Twist of Fate to pin him and pick up the victory.
Candice Michelle Vs Beth Phoenix (Womans Championship Match)
After an impressive victory on Friday Night Smackdown against divas champion Michelle MCool, Beth Phoenix had Candice Michelle to deal with tonight - with her belt on the line! Beth Phoenix put Candice out of action months ago, during their matchup on Raw where Candice suffered a broken clavicle. Candice was back on Raw several weeks ago and immediately given #1 Contender Status amongst WWE Divas to face Beth Phoenix at No Mercy. In tonight's Women's title match, Beth was able to hold on to her title despite a near loss thanks to boyfriend, Santino Marella. At one point in the match, The Glamazon countered a Russian leg sweep and went to the top rope. Candice was able to get up off the mat, then shake the rope, causing Beth to lose balance and become hung up. This allowed Candice to deliver a drop kick to the back of Beth's head. Just as Candice pinned Beth, Santino pulled Phoenix outside the ring. Candice delivered a dropkick to Santino through the ropes. Beth managed to get Candice to the outside, then knocked her down and tossed her into the ring. Santino almost cost Beth the match when his arm was stuck in the ropes. Beth was able to hold on as she hit her vicious finisher on Candice and scored the pinfall victory.
Rey Mysterio Vs Kane
For the past few months, WWE Superstar Kane has been terrorizing the Raw roster, specifically Rey Mysterio and Evan Bourne. Kane had a burlap sack containing a Rey Mysterio mask and claimed he had crushed Rey's soul. However, Rey returned to action and went after Kane to continue their feud. In this contest, Rey Mysterio had the added stipulation that if he lost, he would have to remove his mask. During the match, Kane repeatedly worked to wear down Mysterio and tear his mask off in the process. Mysterio held on to keep the mask on his face as he fought back. The two superstars were both on the outside and the ref proceeded with a double countout. Both men were able to re-enter the ring, with Mysterio gaining momentum. Mysterio jumped off the top rope delivering a splash on Kane, but only could get the 2 count on Kane. Mysterio climbed to the top rope but Kane delivered a right hand to his jaw, then went for a pin. Mysterio kicked out at 2 1/2. Kane then whipped Mysterio into the ropes but Rey moved away. As Kane stumbled to the ropes, Mysterio was able to hit a 619 to the back of Kane's leg. With Kane slightly stunned on the outside, Rey went for a baseball slide into him. Rey continued his momentum as he went for a dive onto Kane from the ropes. However, Kane had a steel chair from nearby and smashed it into Rey. The ref promptly called for the DQ giving Rey the victory!
Batista Vs JBL (Number one contender match)
The two superstars from Raw both claimed they deserved the top spot as #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight title. To settle things fairly, GM Adamle set up a match between the two at No Mercy, with the winner getting that title shot. JBL attempted to wear down the Animal with a submission hold from behind. Batista got to his feet and did a back body drop. With both men down on the mat, the ref started his double count. JBL and Batista got to their feet to exchange punches in the center of the ring. Batista hit a quick clothesline on JBL, then whipped him to the corner for a body splash. With Batista in control, he went for a spear attempt but JBL blocked it. Batista recovered to hit a Spinebuster then the trademark Batista Bomb, followed by the pinfall. Batista will now challenge for the World Heavyweight title.
Undertaker Vs Big Show
At the last Pay-Per-View, Unforgiven, Undertaker attempted to claim Vickie Guerrero's soul for her past sins against him. However, Big Show was in the ring and ambushed Undertaker, then beat him down. Over the following weeks, Undertaker began to stalk La Familia and eventually took out Vickie Guerrero over a week ago. Undertaker attempted to go Old School against the giant Big Show at one point, but Show grabbed Taker and delivered a vicious chokeslam off the rope. As Big Show awaited the Undertaker to get back to his feet, Taker suddenly grabbed Show by the throat. Big Show responded by grabbing Undertaker around the throat as well. Show tried for another Chokeslam, but this time the Deadman countered it and hit a DDT. Undertaker had a near pinfall, and eventually both men got back to their feet. The superstars wound up fighting in the corner of the ring, where Undertaker landed repeated punches on Show. The referee instructed Undertaker to back out of the corner. The momentary distraction allowed Show to grab Undertaker and smash him face first into an exposed steel since the turnbuckle cover was off. Big Show delivered a huge right hand to Undertaker sending him to the mat, then delivered a knockout hit to the back of Taker's head. Referee Charles Robinson called for the bell giving Big Show a knockout victory.
Jeff Hardy Vs Triple H (WWE Championship Match)
Triple H has been on a roll since arriving to Smackdown, as he successfully defended his WWE title against Great Khali, then outlasted his opponents in a Championship Scramble. Despite this, Jeff Hardy was a second away from capturing a winning pinfall at the Scramble, so Jeff won a Fatal Fourway on Smackdown to get the title shot at No Mercy. In a great back and forth contest, both The Game and The Enigma put on a great show in the ring! At one point, Triple H was able to hit the Spinebuster on Jeff and waited for him to stand back up. As Jeff got up, Triple H went for the Pedigree, but Jeff was able to counter it sending Triple H to the corner of the ring. Jeff hit Whisper in the Wind from there, but only a two count pin. Hardy then tore off his shirt and went to the top rope for a Swanton Bomb, but missed. Again Triple H kicked Hardy and went for the Pedigree. This time, Jeff countered with Twist of Fate and a pinfall. However, Triple H smartly reversed the pin and stole the three count to retain his WWE title!
Shawn Michaels Vs Chris Jericho (World Heavyweight Championship Ladder Match)
These two superstars have been feuding for months in all sorts of matches involving blood and injury. Tonight they faced off for one of the biggest prizes in WWE, the World Heavyweight title. Not only that, but it was under the match Shawn Michaels requested, the all-time classic Ladder match. In tonight's final match at No Mercy, once again Y2J and HBK put it all on the line as they tried to be first to climb the ladder and grab the belt. At one moment, Y2J was able to pin Shawn Michaels underneath the ladder. However, as Jericho climbed the ladder Michael's was able to push it over causing Jericho to fall to the outside. Jericho seemed to legitimately hurt his knee at this point in the match, clutching at it in pain. With Jericho on the outside and the ref checking his condition, Michael's began to climb the ladder. Jericho was able to get into the ring at the last moment to make a save, preventing Michael's from grabbing the belt.From here, Jericho got Michaels tangled in the ropes, then began climbing the ladder. Michael's got free and began to climb the other side. The two battled on the top of the ladder, and Jericho fell upside down, getting caught in the rungs. All of a sudden his sidekick, Lance Cade rushes to the ring. Michaels jumps off the ladder at Cade and hits him with Sweet Chin Music. Meanwhile, Jericho is back at the top of the ladder and clutching for the belt. Michaels furiously rushes up the other side, and both men grabbed for the belt at once. All of a sudden, Jericho pushed Micheal's off the ladder, causing him to hit the mat. Jericho grabbed the World Heavyweight belt and retained his championship, despite what looks like a serious injury.
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