ECW opened with highlights of the Jack Swagger-Tommy Dreamer feud that has gone on for the past several weeks. Last week saw Dreamer face Swagger under his rules in an Amateur wrestling match. Dreamer disqualified himself by kicking Swagger in the gut. Swagger demanded Teddy Long give him another match with Dreamer, and Long obliged but under Dreamer's conditions this time, an Extreme Rules match.
Tommy Dreamer vs. Jack Swagger (Extreme Rules Match)
A trashcan, Kendo stick and other weapons were set up at ringside for the match. With Dreamer already in the ring, the cocky Jack Swagger made his way down to the ring next. The two men started with a stare down, until Swagger shoved Dreamer in the face and the fight was on. Swagger took control of Dreamer early on using amateur wrestling moves to hold him on the mat. Dreamer was near the edge of the ring and grabbed a Kendo stick, then bashed it onto Swagger. Dreamer followed by slamming Swagger onto a steel chair. Swagger left the ring to recover, but Dreamer went after him. Swagger was able to reverse-whip Dreamer into a ringpost, then threw various items into the ring with Dreamer. Swagger focused his attacks on Dreamer's neck and left leg, using the Kendo stick to smash down on Dreamer's leg as well as the chair to stretch Dreamer's leg back. Dreamer eventually recovered and was able to set up Swagger upside down in the corner, then did a running dropkick into a trash can in front of him. Dreamer went for a table under the ring and slid it under the ropes. After Dreamer set up the table in the ring, Swagger gained control briefly until Dreamer DDT'd him from the corner. A steel chair was set up in one ring corner near Swagger who was down by the ropes. Dreamer rushed at him with a trash can, but Swagger tripped him, causing Dreamer to hit the chair face first. From there, Swagger picked up Dreamer and slammed him through the table, then covered for the victory.
Matt Striker announced that later tonight Finlay will face Mark Henry again.
Backstage, The Miz & John Morrison promoted Survivor Series and how it can be ordered for replay on Pay-Per-View. Morrison and Miz ran through the various stories and matches of Survivor Series, but said the greatest moment of the night was them being a part of the event. All of a sudden the set went dark, and the Boogeyman popped up behind them. Miz and Morrison said "Be jealous" before fleeing the scene. The Boogeyman delivered his "I'm the Boogeyman, and I'm comin to getcha!" line then ate a handful of worms as he laughed.
Matt Hardy was interviewed backstage by Todd Grisham. Todd asked Matt about the recent news of Jeff Hardy being found beat up in his hotel room before Survivor Series. Matt talked about it briefly, before Jack Swagger interrupted. Swagger said now that he's done with Dreamer he's going after Hardy's ECW title next.
A small hand was shown trying to grab candy from a jar on a table. All of a sudden a much larger hand grabbed a fistful of candy, and the camera panned out to show Mark Henry. Henry and Tony Atlas stood on opposite sides of Hornswoggle. Henry told him to pay attention to what he does to his daddy later, because it will be anything but sweet.
Jared Gainam vs. DJ Gabriel
Gabriel and Fox did a dance routine in the ring prior to the match. Matt Striker noted during the match that DJ Gabriel's WWE Universe page had to be reset twice due to all the comments and emails he received. During the match, Gabriel hit a standing dropkick on his opponent before picking him up for a giant spin move, tossing his opponent out of the ring. Gabriel used a European headlock to keep his opponent down, but the wrestler fought back. Gabriel used a suplex and then legsweeps, followed by his finisher from off the corner ropes, a flying European uppercut.
Todd Grisham interviewed WWE Diva Alicia Fox & DJ Gabriel in the ring. Alicia said after the wedding planning fiasco she went overseas and met DJ Gabriel and they just had an amazing connection. Gabriel said they have a passion for fun and winning.
Grisham & Striker presented the Raw Rebound which highlighted Cena's return to Raw last night. Batista, Randy Orton and Chris Jericho had a Triple Threat match to decide the new #1 Contender. Batista had Orton pinned after a Spear, but Jericho stole the win by dropkicking Batista off Orton, then taking the pin. Jericho went to the ring at the end of the night to be a "one man welcoming committee" for Cena. The new World Heavyweight champ made a huge entrance and speech at the end of the show, followed by a beatdown of Chris Jericho in and around the ring.
A replay of DX's ad for WWE Shop was shown with Kelly Kelly modeling a new DX basketball jersey.
Highlights were shown of Ricky Ortiz winning 3 weeks ago on ECW to remain undefeated at 6-0. Matt Striker and Grisham discussed Ortiz being a guest on the new Sci Fi show "CHA$E" right after ECW.
Finlay vs. Mark Henry
In their last encounter, a #1 Contender's match, Finlay won the match following a shilaleigh shot to Henry's head. Finlay went on to face Matt Hardy for the ECW title. Tonight's match started with Finlay eluding Henry at first, but Henry was able to grab Finlay and drop him on the top rope. Finlay rammed his way back in and tried to run off the ropes, but Henry chest bumped him down. Henry started to dominate, tossing Finlay around and stomping on him. Henry walked over and picked up Finlay's shilaleligh from the corner, then tossed it out of the ring. Henry continued to beat on Finlay, and whipped him to the corner, but ate Finlay's boots when he charged at him. Henry responded again with a huge slam off the ropes, but then missed on a splash attempt. The fight went to the outside and Henry caught Finlay when he tried to jump off the apron at him. Henry had Finlay in a Bear Hug then rammed him into the ringpost, followed by slamming Finlay down on the ground. Henry continued the onslaught in the ring with a submission hold on Finlay, then beat on his back. Finlay was able to get to his feet, then drop down with Henry applying a headlock. Henry again knocked Finlay to the mat. As the match wore down, Tony Atlas grabbed Hornswoggle and tossed him into the ring for Mark Henry. Finlay was outside the ring and grabbed another shilaleigh hidden under the ring. Henry picked up Hornswoggle as Tony Atlas distracted the ref. Finlay came at Henry with the shilaleigh, but Henry used Hornswoggle as a shield, so Finlay struck Henry in the leg instead. Henry crashed to the ground and Hornswoggle got to the outside. Finlay was able to hit a dropkick off the ropes on Henry, but as he went for a pin he saw Atlas bullying Hornswoggle near the crowd barrier. Finlay exited the ring and ran over to hit Atlas with the shilaleigh. Henry came out and attacked Finlay. From there, Atlas and Henry tried to kidnap Hornswoggle up the ramp, but Finlay rushed over and hit them both in their legs, stopping their attempt.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Raw Results 11-24-08
Shane McMahon came racing up to the arena in a Ferrari. As he entered, Cryme Tyme and Kelly Kelly were there to welcome him and hug him. Dolph Ziggler came over to introduce himself, but Shane handed him his jacket and thanked him. Shane entered the arena and got on the mic at the top of the ramp. Shane announced Cena as the new World Heavyweight Champ. Shane then said there are two men with rematch clauses, Chris Jericho and Batista. To settle things, Shane said tonight Chris Jericho will fight Batista with the winner getting to take on Cena in 3 weeks at Armageddon. Suddenly. Stephanie McMahon came out from backstage. Steph said Randy Orton also is deserving of a title shot, so she is adding him into the main event, making it a Triple Threat match. Batista vs. Chris Jericho vs. Randy Orton in the main event. The winner gets to face Cena in 3 weeks at the Armageddon Pay-Per-View for the World Heavyweight title. Steph and Shane then began to converse with each other, leaving dead air for the fans. The arena began to chant for Cena, but Steph announced the first match, The Miz & John Morrison vs.... Shane cut in to announce the opponents, Shawn Michaels & Rey Mysterio. Stephanie became enraged telling Shane that Raw is her show to run. Steph suggested Shane get back in his sports car and leave if he wants to improve the show. Shane asked Steph if she was planning to sleep with yet another wrestler and get a new husband. Stephanie took offense and slapped Shane in the face. Shane finished saying he'll watch Steph run Raw right into the ground, before he walked backstage.
Rey Mysterio & Shawn Michaels vs. The Miz & John Morrison
Highlights were shown from last week on Raw, when Miz and Morrison were able to defeat Michaels and Mysterio. Michaels came out to the match with a bruised, swollen and bandaged left eye from last night's Survivor Series match. As the match was underway, the camera cut to JBL getting into the backseat of his limo. JBL told the driver to head out to the arena, despite the driver saying a match was going on. As Morrison gained the upperhand on Shawn Michaels in the ring, all of a sudden JBL's music came on and the limo rolled out near the ramp. JBL got out from the back and stood near the front of his limo to watch the match. The match continued with Morrison taking it to Michaels. HBK crawled towards his side for a tag, but Rey had been knocked off the apron. Morrison attempted a superplex off the ropes, but HBK countered and shoved him off. Michaels used the ropes to pull himself across and tag Mysterio in. Morrison tagged in Miz, but Mysterio took control. Mysterio jumped onto the apron, kicked Morrison off, then did a springboard Hurricanrana on Miz. Mysterio dropkicked Miz into the ropes and then hit 619. Rey climbed to the corner ropes to jump at Miz, but Morrison came around to distract. Michaels rushed over and took care of Morrison. Miz went to the corner ropes, but Rey fought back eventually doing a Somerset flip and then pinning Miz. After the match, Morrison and Miz attacked Mysterio, tossing him shoulder first to the ring post. Michaels came in to try to stop the attack, but was soon beatdown. Morrison held Michaels as JBL came walking to the ring. JBL got in the ring and looked ready to strike Michaels. Surprisingly, JBL delivered a huge boot kick to Morrison knocking him down.
Backstage, Todd Grisham caught up with JBL and asked why he did what he did to Morrison. JBL informed Grisham that he proposed a business deal to HBK earlier and feel it would be beneficial to both he and Michaels. JBL said he was simply preserving their deal and believes their business transaction will be completed very soon.
Lillian Garcia introduced the star of the new movie "Behind Enemy Lines Columbia", Mr. Kennedy, who was making his return to WWE. Kennedy promoted his new movie, saying he plays a Marine who gets stuck in hostile territory. Kennedy said last night in Boston he decided to infiltrate the line at Survivor Series and get footage of fans. Kennedy asked random fans in line at the PPV which WWE superstar most reminds fans of Barack Obama. Fans commented that Barack is most like HHH, Orton, Kofi Kingston, Undertaker, Batista, and several other superstars. One boy said Barack is most like Vince McMahon, since both are stubborn and have big ears. An animation was shown on the Titantron to illustrate the point. Kennedy ended the segment saying he feels he might best resemble Obama, then delivered his trademark "MRRRRR Kennnedy....Kennedy!"
Todd Grisham interviewed Batista backstage about tonight's Triple Threat match. Batista gave congratulations to Cena for winning the title last night and said he could feel the electricity of the victory. Batista said he plans to get back to that point again, and will start with tonight's Triple Threat match.
Advertisement was shown for the 2008 Slammy Awards, a special 3 hour Raw which will be 2 weeks from tonight's show at 8PM EST. The show will give awards for the top superstars and divas in various categories.
Lillian Garcia announced the Intercontinental Championship tournament, in which the winner of the tournament goes on to face Regal for the title. Lillian introduced the first ever IC champ, Pat Patterson, who was at ringside and joined Lawler and Cole to watch the first round match.
Kofi Kingston vs. Kane (IC Tournament Round 1)
The match eventually went to the outside, with Kane gaining the advantage. Kane was able to stretch out Kingston against the ringpost. Since Kane continued to punish Kingston against the ringpost, the ref called for a disqualification. An angry Kane tossed Kofi into the ring, then went over and tore the steel steps apart. Kane tossed the top of the steps into the ring, then rolled in. As Kofi pulled himself up near the ropes and turned, Kane had the steps in hands and bashed them onto Kofi's skull. All of a sudden, Stephanie McMahon came out with mic in hand. Stephanie told Kane he should stop taking out his aggression on Kofi, and save it for next week when he will face the new champ, John Cena. Kofi Kingston was the official winner of the match due to disqualification of Kane.
Highlights were shown from last night's Team Batista vs. Team Orton traditional elimination match. It came down to Batista vs. Rhodes & Orton, with Batista in control of Rhodes. As Batista went for the Batista Bomb, he was close by to Orton who slapped Rhodes hand for the tag. Batista slammed Rhodes and tried to pin but the ref informed him Rhodes was not legal. Orton snuck in behind Batista and delivered the RKO to win it.
Batista vs. Randy Orton vs. Chris Jericho (Threat Match for #1 Contender Spot)
The winner of this match will go on to face John Cena for his World Heavyweight title at Armageddon PPV. Late in the matchup, Batista had control of things after Orton was knocked from the ring. Batista hoisted up Jericho for the Batista Bomb, but Jericho slipped off and countered with Walls of Jericho. Batista looked ready to tap, but Orton got back in the ring and hit Jericho off Batista. After Jericho was knocked out of the ring, Orton was able to knock Batista down to the mat. At first it looked like Orton was preparing for a RKO, but he backed up the corner and went for the running Punt Kick. The Animal was up quick and ran at Orton to spear him down. Batista covered Orton, but all of a sudden Jericho was in the ring and dropkicked Batista in the head. As Batista rolled to the corner holding his head, Jericho covered Orton and stole the victory.
Raw returned with Santino and Beth Phoenix in the ring. Santino said it was a mistake not to include him in the History of the Intercontinental title DVD, and a bigger mistake not to include him in the IC tournament. Santino said the person who made the biggest mistake is whoever is facing him in the ring next. All of a sudden, Goldust's music came on and Goldust made his return to the ring to wrestle.
Goldust vs. Santino Marella
In Goldust's return, he seemed to dominate the match. At one point, Goldust ducked through the ropes towards the Glamazon in an attempt to kiss her. An enraged Santino tried to strike Goldust, but he countered and took Santino down to the mat. After a serious clothesline from off the ropes, Goldust ultimately finished off Santino using the Bob and Tuck, a spinning front face slam of Santino to the mat. Beth Phoenix grabbed Santino's leg and pulled him to the outside to help him backstage.
WWE Rewind showed highlights from last Monday's attack by Mike Knox on Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne backstage. Knox beatdown Kingston, then went after Bourne, using one of Bourne's crutches to smash on his injured ankle.
Randy Orton was shown walking backstage angrily after losing in the Triple Threat match. He walked up to Cody Rhodes & Manu. They stared Orton down, but no words were spoken, and Orton left.
CM Punk vs. Snitsky (IC Tournament Round 1)
Prior to the match, William Regal came out carrying his IC belt along with Layla to watch the match. Regal joined Lawler and Cole for commentary. Regal mentioned he'd like to see CM Punk win, because he foresees a classic feud between the two of them, one for the ages. Snitsky started to dominate, and hit an elbow drop coming off the ropes. Snitsky put Punk up in a Bear Hug, with Punk fighting out of it. Snitsky responded by slamming Punk to the mat, then tried for another elbow drop and missed. Punk started kicking at Snitsky from the mat, then got up to continue hitting him. Punk was able to avoid a charging Snitsky in the corner, then did a springboard off the ropes to knock down Snitsky. Punk went for a Bulldog, but Snitsky shoved him away. Snitsky regained control and applied another Bear Hug. Punk fought out, but Snitsky clobbered him down to the mat again. Snitsky stood Punk up and was about to go for his finisher. Snitsky got Punk up, but Punk slid off and got Snitsky into the GTS. Punk with the pinfall victory. Regal applauded him from ringside, and Punk looked out at him, exchanging some words.
Todd Grisham interviewed Rey Mysterio backstage. Mysterio mentioned seeing the History of the IC title DVD, and said he plans to be included amongst the great wrestlers to wear the title. Next week, Mysterio will face Miz in a one on one match. As Rey continued to speak, all of a sudden, Mike Knox came up and just started him down, saying nothing, before finally walking away.
Backstage, Triple H and Shawn Michaels cut a DX promo for WWE Shop. Kelly Kelly came in to assist, as they promoted the new DX Basketball Jersey which Kelly modeled, as well as Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 video game.
Mickie James, Candice Michelle & Melina vs. Jillian, Katie Lea & Beth Phoenix
(Six Diva Tag Match)
Beth Phoenix started speaking about how she lead the Raw divas to victory at Survivor Series last night. Jillian interrupted to say she was excited for the upcoming Slammy Awards, and wants to give the crowd the best musical performance of 2008. Jillian began to sing Beyonce's latest song "Put a Ring on It", with Katie Lea dancing briefly to it, until Beth glared at her to stop. During the intros, the Titantron mistakingly showed Melina's name while Candice Michelle's music started up. Candice came out, and Jerry Lawler laughed it off saying it was supposed to a surprise. Melina made her "surprise return" to Raw next, coming to the ring and doing her trademark split up on the apron. During the match, Candice struggled to get over and tag in Melina. Melina came in furious, as she went at Katie Lea. Melina went over the corner area and used a kick move to knock both Beth and Jillian down temporarily. Katie Lea tried to clothesline Melina, but she did an impressive "Matrix-like move" to duck it. After involvement from Mickie, Candice, Beth and Jillian, Melina was able to grab Katie Lea and use her finisher to slam her to the mat.
Chris Jericho was shown walking backstage in a suit, when he came up to Stephanie McMahon came out. Steph congratulated Jericho and asked where he was going. Jericho said since Cena's going to be returning to the ring on Raw, he figured he'd be his official welcoming party.
Highlights of Jericho's win earlier over Batista and Orton were revisited. Jericho stood in the ring with a mic as the one man welcoming committee for Cena. Jericho spoke about Cena as new champion, saying the last time fans thought Raw would change was when Batista won the title. Jericho said Batista had the title for just 8 days. Jericho added that in 3 weeks, he's going to take the title away from Cena, so that nothing will have changed at the end of 2008. All of a sudden, Cena appeared on the Titantron in the middle of a crowd of screaming kids. Cena spoke about Jericho losing his grasp on reality, then said if Jericho wants to welcome him back, he has to do it with the rest of the fans Cena brought along. Cena entered the arena through the crowd, with the kid fans from backstage following. Cena made his way to the ring to confront Jericho on the mic, discussing how its the fans who have made WWE what it is, and without them, it wouldn't exist.
Cena finished by saying nobody doubts Jericho's abilities in the ring, but he comes out week after week and insults the fans. Cena held up his World Heavyweight Title and said it proves that they don't need saving, because the Champ is Here! An angry Jericho walked back into the ring, telling Cena he's the champ, and that he's not intimidated. Jericho called Cena a liar and hypocrite, saying he'll beat him at Armageddon. Jericho continued insulting Cena, until finally Cena snapped and began to attack him. Cena beat Jericho up in the ring, then outside using the commentators' table, steel steps & crowd barrier, then tossed him back into the ring for more. Cena eventually locked in the STFU on Jericho to punish him further. Raw ended with Cena holding his belt up as Jericho was layed out on the mat. Backstage, Kane was shown watching on a flat screen TV monitor.
Rey Mysterio & Shawn Michaels vs. The Miz & John Morrison
Highlights were shown from last week on Raw, when Miz and Morrison were able to defeat Michaels and Mysterio. Michaels came out to the match with a bruised, swollen and bandaged left eye from last night's Survivor Series match. As the match was underway, the camera cut to JBL getting into the backseat of his limo. JBL told the driver to head out to the arena, despite the driver saying a match was going on. As Morrison gained the upperhand on Shawn Michaels in the ring, all of a sudden JBL's music came on and the limo rolled out near the ramp. JBL got out from the back and stood near the front of his limo to watch the match. The match continued with Morrison taking it to Michaels. HBK crawled towards his side for a tag, but Rey had been knocked off the apron. Morrison attempted a superplex off the ropes, but HBK countered and shoved him off. Michaels used the ropes to pull himself across and tag Mysterio in. Morrison tagged in Miz, but Mysterio took control. Mysterio jumped onto the apron, kicked Morrison off, then did a springboard Hurricanrana on Miz. Mysterio dropkicked Miz into the ropes and then hit 619. Rey climbed to the corner ropes to jump at Miz, but Morrison came around to distract. Michaels rushed over and took care of Morrison. Miz went to the corner ropes, but Rey fought back eventually doing a Somerset flip and then pinning Miz. After the match, Morrison and Miz attacked Mysterio, tossing him shoulder first to the ring post. Michaels came in to try to stop the attack, but was soon beatdown. Morrison held Michaels as JBL came walking to the ring. JBL got in the ring and looked ready to strike Michaels. Surprisingly, JBL delivered a huge boot kick to Morrison knocking him down.
Backstage, Todd Grisham caught up with JBL and asked why he did what he did to Morrison. JBL informed Grisham that he proposed a business deal to HBK earlier and feel it would be beneficial to both he and Michaels. JBL said he was simply preserving their deal and believes their business transaction will be completed very soon.
Lillian Garcia introduced the star of the new movie "Behind Enemy Lines Columbia", Mr. Kennedy, who was making his return to WWE. Kennedy promoted his new movie, saying he plays a Marine who gets stuck in hostile territory. Kennedy said last night in Boston he decided to infiltrate the line at Survivor Series and get footage of fans. Kennedy asked random fans in line at the PPV which WWE superstar most reminds fans of Barack Obama. Fans commented that Barack is most like HHH, Orton, Kofi Kingston, Undertaker, Batista, and several other superstars. One boy said Barack is most like Vince McMahon, since both are stubborn and have big ears. An animation was shown on the Titantron to illustrate the point. Kennedy ended the segment saying he feels he might best resemble Obama, then delivered his trademark "MRRRRR Kennnedy....Kennedy!"
Todd Grisham interviewed Batista backstage about tonight's Triple Threat match. Batista gave congratulations to Cena for winning the title last night and said he could feel the electricity of the victory. Batista said he plans to get back to that point again, and will start with tonight's Triple Threat match.
Advertisement was shown for the 2008 Slammy Awards, a special 3 hour Raw which will be 2 weeks from tonight's show at 8PM EST. The show will give awards for the top superstars and divas in various categories.
Lillian Garcia announced the Intercontinental Championship tournament, in which the winner of the tournament goes on to face Regal for the title. Lillian introduced the first ever IC champ, Pat Patterson, who was at ringside and joined Lawler and Cole to watch the first round match.
Kofi Kingston vs. Kane (IC Tournament Round 1)
The match eventually went to the outside, with Kane gaining the advantage. Kane was able to stretch out Kingston against the ringpost. Since Kane continued to punish Kingston against the ringpost, the ref called for a disqualification. An angry Kane tossed Kofi into the ring, then went over and tore the steel steps apart. Kane tossed the top of the steps into the ring, then rolled in. As Kofi pulled himself up near the ropes and turned, Kane had the steps in hands and bashed them onto Kofi's skull. All of a sudden, Stephanie McMahon came out with mic in hand. Stephanie told Kane he should stop taking out his aggression on Kofi, and save it for next week when he will face the new champ, John Cena. Kofi Kingston was the official winner of the match due to disqualification of Kane.
Highlights were shown from last night's Team Batista vs. Team Orton traditional elimination match. It came down to Batista vs. Rhodes & Orton, with Batista in control of Rhodes. As Batista went for the Batista Bomb, he was close by to Orton who slapped Rhodes hand for the tag. Batista slammed Rhodes and tried to pin but the ref informed him Rhodes was not legal. Orton snuck in behind Batista and delivered the RKO to win it.
Batista vs. Randy Orton vs. Chris Jericho (Threat Match for #1 Contender Spot)
The winner of this match will go on to face John Cena for his World Heavyweight title at Armageddon PPV. Late in the matchup, Batista had control of things after Orton was knocked from the ring. Batista hoisted up Jericho for the Batista Bomb, but Jericho slipped off and countered with Walls of Jericho. Batista looked ready to tap, but Orton got back in the ring and hit Jericho off Batista. After Jericho was knocked out of the ring, Orton was able to knock Batista down to the mat. At first it looked like Orton was preparing for a RKO, but he backed up the corner and went for the running Punt Kick. The Animal was up quick and ran at Orton to spear him down. Batista covered Orton, but all of a sudden Jericho was in the ring and dropkicked Batista in the head. As Batista rolled to the corner holding his head, Jericho covered Orton and stole the victory.
Raw returned with Santino and Beth Phoenix in the ring. Santino said it was a mistake not to include him in the History of the Intercontinental title DVD, and a bigger mistake not to include him in the IC tournament. Santino said the person who made the biggest mistake is whoever is facing him in the ring next. All of a sudden, Goldust's music came on and Goldust made his return to the ring to wrestle.
Goldust vs. Santino Marella
In Goldust's return, he seemed to dominate the match. At one point, Goldust ducked through the ropes towards the Glamazon in an attempt to kiss her. An enraged Santino tried to strike Goldust, but he countered and took Santino down to the mat. After a serious clothesline from off the ropes, Goldust ultimately finished off Santino using the Bob and Tuck, a spinning front face slam of Santino to the mat. Beth Phoenix grabbed Santino's leg and pulled him to the outside to help him backstage.
WWE Rewind showed highlights from last Monday's attack by Mike Knox on Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne backstage. Knox beatdown Kingston, then went after Bourne, using one of Bourne's crutches to smash on his injured ankle.
Randy Orton was shown walking backstage angrily after losing in the Triple Threat match. He walked up to Cody Rhodes & Manu. They stared Orton down, but no words were spoken, and Orton left.
CM Punk vs. Snitsky (IC Tournament Round 1)
Prior to the match, William Regal came out carrying his IC belt along with Layla to watch the match. Regal joined Lawler and Cole for commentary. Regal mentioned he'd like to see CM Punk win, because he foresees a classic feud between the two of them, one for the ages. Snitsky started to dominate, and hit an elbow drop coming off the ropes. Snitsky put Punk up in a Bear Hug, with Punk fighting out of it. Snitsky responded by slamming Punk to the mat, then tried for another elbow drop and missed. Punk started kicking at Snitsky from the mat, then got up to continue hitting him. Punk was able to avoid a charging Snitsky in the corner, then did a springboard off the ropes to knock down Snitsky. Punk went for a Bulldog, but Snitsky shoved him away. Snitsky regained control and applied another Bear Hug. Punk fought out, but Snitsky clobbered him down to the mat again. Snitsky stood Punk up and was about to go for his finisher. Snitsky got Punk up, but Punk slid off and got Snitsky into the GTS. Punk with the pinfall victory. Regal applauded him from ringside, and Punk looked out at him, exchanging some words.
Todd Grisham interviewed Rey Mysterio backstage. Mysterio mentioned seeing the History of the IC title DVD, and said he plans to be included amongst the great wrestlers to wear the title. Next week, Mysterio will face Miz in a one on one match. As Rey continued to speak, all of a sudden, Mike Knox came up and just started him down, saying nothing, before finally walking away.
Backstage, Triple H and Shawn Michaels cut a DX promo for WWE Shop. Kelly Kelly came in to assist, as they promoted the new DX Basketball Jersey which Kelly modeled, as well as Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 video game.
Mickie James, Candice Michelle & Melina vs. Jillian, Katie Lea & Beth Phoenix
(Six Diva Tag Match)
Beth Phoenix started speaking about how she lead the Raw divas to victory at Survivor Series last night. Jillian interrupted to say she was excited for the upcoming Slammy Awards, and wants to give the crowd the best musical performance of 2008. Jillian began to sing Beyonce's latest song "Put a Ring on It", with Katie Lea dancing briefly to it, until Beth glared at her to stop. During the intros, the Titantron mistakingly showed Melina's name while Candice Michelle's music started up. Candice came out, and Jerry Lawler laughed it off saying it was supposed to a surprise. Melina made her "surprise return" to Raw next, coming to the ring and doing her trademark split up on the apron. During the match, Candice struggled to get over and tag in Melina. Melina came in furious, as she went at Katie Lea. Melina went over the corner area and used a kick move to knock both Beth and Jillian down temporarily. Katie Lea tried to clothesline Melina, but she did an impressive "Matrix-like move" to duck it. After involvement from Mickie, Candice, Beth and Jillian, Melina was able to grab Katie Lea and use her finisher to slam her to the mat.
Chris Jericho was shown walking backstage in a suit, when he came up to Stephanie McMahon came out. Steph congratulated Jericho and asked where he was going. Jericho said since Cena's going to be returning to the ring on Raw, he figured he'd be his official welcoming party.
Highlights of Jericho's win earlier over Batista and Orton were revisited. Jericho stood in the ring with a mic as the one man welcoming committee for Cena. Jericho spoke about Cena as new champion, saying the last time fans thought Raw would change was when Batista won the title. Jericho said Batista had the title for just 8 days. Jericho added that in 3 weeks, he's going to take the title away from Cena, so that nothing will have changed at the end of 2008. All of a sudden, Cena appeared on the Titantron in the middle of a crowd of screaming kids. Cena spoke about Jericho losing his grasp on reality, then said if Jericho wants to welcome him back, he has to do it with the rest of the fans Cena brought along. Cena entered the arena through the crowd, with the kid fans from backstage following. Cena made his way to the ring to confront Jericho on the mic, discussing how its the fans who have made WWE what it is, and without them, it wouldn't exist.
Cena finished by saying nobody doubts Jericho's abilities in the ring, but he comes out week after week and insults the fans. Cena held up his World Heavyweight Title and said it proves that they don't need saving, because the Champ is Here! An angry Jericho walked back into the ring, telling Cena he's the champ, and that he's not intimidated. Jericho called Cena a liar and hypocrite, saying he'll beat him at Armageddon. Jericho continued insulting Cena, until finally Cena snapped and began to attack him. Cena beat Jericho up in the ring, then outside using the commentators' table, steel steps & crowd barrier, then tossed him back into the ring for more. Cena eventually locked in the STFU on Jericho to punish him further. Raw ended with Cena holding his belt up as Jericho was layed out on the mat. Backstage, Kane was shown watching on a flat screen TV monitor.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
2008 PPV - Survivor Series Reults
Team HBK Vs. Team JBL
This was a traditional Survivor Series elimination match. On Shawn Michaels side we had Rey Mysterio, Cryme Tyme and the great Khali. On John Bradshaw's side we had the Miz, John Morrison, MVP and Kane. In the match MVP eliminated JTG but then MVP wa eliminated by the man who ha been a pain in the *** to him as of late, the great Khali. Khali and Mysterio then double teamed on Kane to eliminate him via pinfall. The heels ended up at a disadvantage during the match as only JBL and John Morrison remained. Shawn Michaels was still in the match for his team and he still had Mysterio and Khali with him. For quite a while, JBL and Morrison isolated Mysterio, punishing him around the ring. Rey finally escaped using the Hurricanrana and HBK was in. HBK and JBL went to the outside, with HBK doing a flip off the apron. The two continued to battle as the ref counted. Michaels attempted to Superkick JBL who ducked away. HBK then managed to slip into the ring and escape the countout. JBL was eliminated and angrily left backstage. As Michaels got in the ring, Morrison was ready and tried to mock him with a Superkick. Michaels ducked it and gave Morrison the Superkick, then pinned him for the win. Michaels, Khali and Mysterio are the final survivors! The three final competitors celebrated together, with Khali hoisting Mysterio up on his shoulders.
Smackdown Divas Vs. Raw Divas
This was a traditional Survivor Series elimination match. Representing Raw in this match was Womans Champion Beth Phoenix, Candice Michelle, Jillian, Kelly Kelly and Mickie James. On Smackdowns side you had Michelle McCool, Maria, Natalya, Victoria and Maryse. Strange to see rivals teaming up together to represent their brand but would they not turn on each other during the match is what I was wondering. Early on it seemed the Smackdown divas couldn't work together as Michelle and Maryse had a shoving match, until their partners pulled them apart. Once the dust finally settled, Kelly Kelly was able to get a surprise pinfall on Victoria for the 1st elimination. Maryse came in and managed to deliver a backbreaker to grab a pinfall on Kelly near the ropes. Mickie and Maria had a spirited face off, but a distraction by Maria allowed Mickie to DDT Michelle and pin her. Right after the elimination, a distraction from Beth Phoenix allowed Maryse to roll up Mickie and eliminate her. Candice was able to escape Natalya's Boston Crab submission thanks to Jillian getting into the ring. Candice speared Natalya down then made the quick rollup pin. Next it was Maria vs. Jillian. Maria managed to steal the pin on Jillian after some fighting, but quickly Candice came in and dropped Maria for the next elimination. Maryse got in quickly and ran over to knock Beth Phoenix off the apron a second time during the match. Maryse applied a figure four leglock and Candice tapped out. The Glamazon came in to finally confront Maryse as the last diva for Raw vs the last Smackdown diva. Maryse seemed to dominate impressively, even delivering a serious kick to the back of Beth's head. But Beth soon overcame it and delivered her finisher, "the Glam Slam" on Maryse. Afterwards, Santino came in to celebrate the victory.
Big Show Vs. Undertaker (Casket Match)
The Undertaker's druids delivered the Casket to the ring, before Big Show and then the Undertaker each made their entrances. In what was the 18th anniversary of the Casket Match, Undertaker seemed to have his much larger opponent beat, but the Casket wouldn't hold him. Taker tried to slam the lid shut, but Show prevented him from doing so. The Big Show got out of the casket, chokeslammed Undertaker down, and then set the casket upside down. Big Show began to back down the ramp, smiling as an angry Undertaker got up and followed him. The Big Show's exit was blocked as pyro flames shot up at the top of the ramp. Undertaker's druids brought a second casket out. Undertaker & Show began to beat on each other back and forth at the top of the ramp. After knocking Taker down, Show stood up the second casket and slammed Taker head first off it. Show propped the casket up again, and attempted to go for the knockout, punching away at Taker. Taker countered finally and threw Big Show into the casket, which then fell and the lid shut.
Team Batista Vs. Team Orton
This was a traditional Survivor Series match. Representing Batista's team was Batista of course, CM Punk, Matt Hardy, R-Truth and Kofi Kingston. On Randy Orton's team were Shelton Benjamin, William Regal, Cody Rhodes and Mark Henry. CM Punk got into the ring against Regal and started things off by quickly hoisting up Regal into the GTS, then eliminating him. The match saw most of the competitors go at it, with Shelton and R-Truth squaring off. Truth hit an axe kick at one point, but Shelton responded with the Pay Dirt, then eliminated Truth by pinfall. Kofi Kingston came in next and was punished by Shelton, then Mark Henry, and then Randy Orton, who each tagged in. Orton was able to finish off Kofi with a DDT and three count. Later still in the match, it was CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes. Punk was in control after a bulldog. He went to the top rope, but Manu got on the apron causing a distraction. Rhodes took advantage, hitting a DDT on Punk, then pin him to eliminate CM Punk. It came down to Matt Hardy & Batista vs. Shelton, Mark Henry, Rhodes & Orton. Hardy was eliminated by Mark Henry using the World's Strongest Slam. Batista quickly entered and Speared Mark Henry down. After pinning Henry, Batista hit Shelton with a Spinebuster and Batista Bomb to eliminate his 2nd straight opponent. Batista went up against Rhodes next, with a 2 on 1 situation (Orton the other remaining opponent). Batista knocked Manu off the apron and was ready with a Batista Bomb on Rhodes. Batista had Rhodes up close by Orton, allowing Orton to make a blind tag. Batista delivered the Batista Bomb on Rhodes, but since Orton was legal he couldn't pin Rhodes. As Batista argued this with the ref, Orton was in and quickly stole the win with an RKO on Batista.
Jeff Hardy Vs. Vladimir Koslov Vs. Triple H (WWE title triple threat match)
Leading up to this match, it had been discussed that Jeff Hardy had been attacked by a mysterious assailant. According to Jim Ross, the story was picked up on TMZ.com, CNN and other media outlets. Definitely the surprise of the night as the main event started off with just Kozlov vs. HHH for the WWE title. The two fought furiously and Kozlov eventually overpowered The Game. Kozlov used a barrage of submission holds, prompting the crowd to grow restless. Kozlov was able to used a high belly-to-belly suplex, but Triple H responded with a quick Pedigree. Both men were layed out on the mat as the ref started to count them down. Suddenly, Smackdown GM Vickie Guerrero appeared to announce that this will be a Triple Threat as originally planned. Then she introduced the Rated R Superstar, Edge. Edge charged to the ring wearing a new beard and speared Triple H down. Suddenly, Jeff Hardy rushed out and grabbed a steel chair from ringside. In the ring, Hardy bashed the chair over Edge and Kozlov. Edge was able to recover and delivered a quick spear to take Hardy down. Edge then stole the winning pinfall on Triple H and becomes new WWE champion! Surprise! Surprise!
John Cena Vs. Chris Jericho (World Heavyweight Championship match)
Cena made his return from injury in his hometown of Boston, MA, to face Chris Jericho for the title. Would Cena deliver? He had the hype behind him as he battled with the tough champion, Chris Jericho, over the belt. Both men tried to bring their A game in this one, as they battled outside the ring near the crowd barrier and avoided a double countout. Each wrestler also hit their finisher on the other, but only managed to get a 2 count. Jericho locked the Walls of Jericho in on Cena twice, but was unable to make the returning star tap out. The two competitors continued to battle it out. As the match went on, a busted open Jericho delivered a huge clothesline on Cena, and taunted him on the mat. As Cena finally got up, Jericho dropped him down with another huge clothesline. Cena tripped Y2J down to get Jericho into the STFU, and Jericho struggled to get near the ropes. Jericho kept going for the ropes and Cena finally broke the hold. Jericho raked Cena in the eye and tried to steal the match with a roll-up pinfall. Suddenly, Cena countered Jericho's pin attempt with the F-U and pinned Jericho. John Cena is your new World Heavyweight Champion!
This was a traditional Survivor Series elimination match. On Shawn Michaels side we had Rey Mysterio, Cryme Tyme and the great Khali. On John Bradshaw's side we had the Miz, John Morrison, MVP and Kane. In the match MVP eliminated JTG but then MVP wa eliminated by the man who ha been a pain in the *** to him as of late, the great Khali. Khali and Mysterio then double teamed on Kane to eliminate him via pinfall. The heels ended up at a disadvantage during the match as only JBL and John Morrison remained. Shawn Michaels was still in the match for his team and he still had Mysterio and Khali with him. For quite a while, JBL and Morrison isolated Mysterio, punishing him around the ring. Rey finally escaped using the Hurricanrana and HBK was in. HBK and JBL went to the outside, with HBK doing a flip off the apron. The two continued to battle as the ref counted. Michaels attempted to Superkick JBL who ducked away. HBK then managed to slip into the ring and escape the countout. JBL was eliminated and angrily left backstage. As Michaels got in the ring, Morrison was ready and tried to mock him with a Superkick. Michaels ducked it and gave Morrison the Superkick, then pinned him for the win. Michaels, Khali and Mysterio are the final survivors! The three final competitors celebrated together, with Khali hoisting Mysterio up on his shoulders.
Smackdown Divas Vs. Raw Divas
This was a traditional Survivor Series elimination match. Representing Raw in this match was Womans Champion Beth Phoenix, Candice Michelle, Jillian, Kelly Kelly and Mickie James. On Smackdowns side you had Michelle McCool, Maria, Natalya, Victoria and Maryse. Strange to see rivals teaming up together to represent their brand but would they not turn on each other during the match is what I was wondering. Early on it seemed the Smackdown divas couldn't work together as Michelle and Maryse had a shoving match, until their partners pulled them apart. Once the dust finally settled, Kelly Kelly was able to get a surprise pinfall on Victoria for the 1st elimination. Maryse came in and managed to deliver a backbreaker to grab a pinfall on Kelly near the ropes. Mickie and Maria had a spirited face off, but a distraction by Maria allowed Mickie to DDT Michelle and pin her. Right after the elimination, a distraction from Beth Phoenix allowed Maryse to roll up Mickie and eliminate her. Candice was able to escape Natalya's Boston Crab submission thanks to Jillian getting into the ring. Candice speared Natalya down then made the quick rollup pin. Next it was Maria vs. Jillian. Maria managed to steal the pin on Jillian after some fighting, but quickly Candice came in and dropped Maria for the next elimination. Maryse got in quickly and ran over to knock Beth Phoenix off the apron a second time during the match. Maryse applied a figure four leglock and Candice tapped out. The Glamazon came in to finally confront Maryse as the last diva for Raw vs the last Smackdown diva. Maryse seemed to dominate impressively, even delivering a serious kick to the back of Beth's head. But Beth soon overcame it and delivered her finisher, "the Glam Slam" on Maryse. Afterwards, Santino came in to celebrate the victory.
Big Show Vs. Undertaker (Casket Match)
The Undertaker's druids delivered the Casket to the ring, before Big Show and then the Undertaker each made their entrances. In what was the 18th anniversary of the Casket Match, Undertaker seemed to have his much larger opponent beat, but the Casket wouldn't hold him. Taker tried to slam the lid shut, but Show prevented him from doing so. The Big Show got out of the casket, chokeslammed Undertaker down, and then set the casket upside down. Big Show began to back down the ramp, smiling as an angry Undertaker got up and followed him. The Big Show's exit was blocked as pyro flames shot up at the top of the ramp. Undertaker's druids brought a second casket out. Undertaker & Show began to beat on each other back and forth at the top of the ramp. After knocking Taker down, Show stood up the second casket and slammed Taker head first off it. Show propped the casket up again, and attempted to go for the knockout, punching away at Taker. Taker countered finally and threw Big Show into the casket, which then fell and the lid shut.
Team Batista Vs. Team Orton
This was a traditional Survivor Series match. Representing Batista's team was Batista of course, CM Punk, Matt Hardy, R-Truth and Kofi Kingston. On Randy Orton's team were Shelton Benjamin, William Regal, Cody Rhodes and Mark Henry. CM Punk got into the ring against Regal and started things off by quickly hoisting up Regal into the GTS, then eliminating him. The match saw most of the competitors go at it, with Shelton and R-Truth squaring off. Truth hit an axe kick at one point, but Shelton responded with the Pay Dirt, then eliminated Truth by pinfall. Kofi Kingston came in next and was punished by Shelton, then Mark Henry, and then Randy Orton, who each tagged in. Orton was able to finish off Kofi with a DDT and three count. Later still in the match, it was CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes. Punk was in control after a bulldog. He went to the top rope, but Manu got on the apron causing a distraction. Rhodes took advantage, hitting a DDT on Punk, then pin him to eliminate CM Punk. It came down to Matt Hardy & Batista vs. Shelton, Mark Henry, Rhodes & Orton. Hardy was eliminated by Mark Henry using the World's Strongest Slam. Batista quickly entered and Speared Mark Henry down. After pinning Henry, Batista hit Shelton with a Spinebuster and Batista Bomb to eliminate his 2nd straight opponent. Batista went up against Rhodes next, with a 2 on 1 situation (Orton the other remaining opponent). Batista knocked Manu off the apron and was ready with a Batista Bomb on Rhodes. Batista had Rhodes up close by Orton, allowing Orton to make a blind tag. Batista delivered the Batista Bomb on Rhodes, but since Orton was legal he couldn't pin Rhodes. As Batista argued this with the ref, Orton was in and quickly stole the win with an RKO on Batista.
Jeff Hardy Vs. Vladimir Koslov Vs. Triple H (WWE title triple threat match)
Leading up to this match, it had been discussed that Jeff Hardy had been attacked by a mysterious assailant. According to Jim Ross, the story was picked up on TMZ.com, CNN and other media outlets. Definitely the surprise of the night as the main event started off with just Kozlov vs. HHH for the WWE title. The two fought furiously and Kozlov eventually overpowered The Game. Kozlov used a barrage of submission holds, prompting the crowd to grow restless. Kozlov was able to used a high belly-to-belly suplex, but Triple H responded with a quick Pedigree. Both men were layed out on the mat as the ref started to count them down. Suddenly, Smackdown GM Vickie Guerrero appeared to announce that this will be a Triple Threat as originally planned. Then she introduced the Rated R Superstar, Edge. Edge charged to the ring wearing a new beard and speared Triple H down. Suddenly, Jeff Hardy rushed out and grabbed a steel chair from ringside. In the ring, Hardy bashed the chair over Edge and Kozlov. Edge was able to recover and delivered a quick spear to take Hardy down. Edge then stole the winning pinfall on Triple H and becomes new WWE champion! Surprise! Surprise!
John Cena Vs. Chris Jericho (World Heavyweight Championship match)
Cena made his return from injury in his hometown of Boston, MA, to face Chris Jericho for the title. Would Cena deliver? He had the hype behind him as he battled with the tough champion, Chris Jericho, over the belt. Both men tried to bring their A game in this one, as they battled outside the ring near the crowd barrier and avoided a double countout. Each wrestler also hit their finisher on the other, but only managed to get a 2 count. Jericho locked the Walls of Jericho in on Cena twice, but was unable to make the returning star tap out. The two competitors continued to battle it out. As the match went on, a busted open Jericho delivered a huge clothesline on Cena, and taunted him on the mat. As Cena finally got up, Jericho dropped him down with another huge clothesline. Cena tripped Y2J down to get Jericho into the STFU, and Jericho struggled to get near the ropes. Jericho kept going for the ropes and Cena finally broke the hold. Jericho raked Cena in the eye and tried to steal the match with a roll-up pinfall. Suddenly, Cena countered Jericho's pin attempt with the F-U and pinned Jericho. John Cena is your new World Heavyweight Champion!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
ECW Results 11-18-08
Todd Grisham reminded fans we are just days away from Survivor Series 08'. The Miz and John Morrison made their way to the ring in street clothes. The Miz and Morrison broke down their team, captained by JBL. Miz said JBL is a former WWE champ and is thriving economically despite a bad economy. Morrison brought up MVP who is the highest paid superstar and longest reigning US champ in Smackdown history. Miz and Morrison brought up Kane briefly but due to his violent nature stopped discussing him. They added that those 3 wrestlers have the privilege of teaming up with them.
Miz and Morrison then discussed each of their opponents in the SS match. Miz and Morrison mocked Khali and Mysterio, saying their average height together is really 6 feet tall, hardly imposing. They brought up Cryme Tyme, insulting them as well, then Shawn Michaels. Morrison said they want HBK to be the final man facing them in the match, so he will see that he's now only a stepping stone for Miz & Morrison's legendary careers. Miz and Morrison ended with their "Be Jealous!"
After the Miz/Morrison segment, Striker announced a main event of Finlay, Kofi Kingston & Matt Hardy facing Mark Henry, Cody Rhodes & William Regal in a Six Man tag match.
Sal Renaro vs. DJ Gabriel
DJ Gabriel made his ECW debut accompanied by former wedding planner for Edge/Vickie, Alicia Fox. Gabriel danced his way down the ramp and into the ring with Fox, but was not welcomed by fans. As for the match, Gabriel was impressive early with an armbar takedown and locked in hold on the arm of his opponent. Gabriel continued to use forearm uppercuts. Renaro tried to elbow his way out of the corner, but Gabriel recovered quickly. Gabriel stunned his opponent then sat on the turnbuckle. Gabriel leapt off from the second rope to deliver a European uppercut to his opponent.
The cocky young superstar, Jack Swagger, was shown walking backstage, all smiles, on his way out to face Tommy Dreamer.
Tommy Dreamer vs. Jack Swagger
The rules of this "Jack Swagger All-American Challenge were the first man to score the first pinfall or to score the most points after 5 minutes would be declared winner. Highlights were shown from 3 weeks ago when Swagger beat Dreamer in a normal one-on-one contest. Tonight would be Dreamer's challenge, but Swagger's selected match. Early on, Swagger scored a 2 point takedown on Dreamer within 20 seconds. Swagger scored another takedown for 2 points, making it 4-0, then let Dreamer escape which gave Dreamer a point. A Matt Striker mentioned it seamed Swagger was toying with Dreamer. Dreamer got another point for an escape, after Swagger scored another takedown. Swagger started to act cocky, throwing away his mouthpiece, then taking off his headgear to taunt Dreamer. While Swagger looked away for a brief second, Dreamer rushed over and tackled him down for a takedown. Swagger recovered with another takedown on Dreamer, and began taunting him down on the mat. Swagger taunted even more, by getting down on the mat on all 4's so Dreamer could attempt a takedown for free. Dreamer looked out at the crowd contemplating what to do, then delivered a serious kick to Swagger's midsection. The ref called for the bell, disqualifying Dreamer and awarding Swagger the win. Dreamer left the ring and grabbed the mic saying "My bad, you win".
Todd Grisham introduced footage of Cena's return from his injury to fight in his hometown of Boston, MA for Survivor Series. Triple H, Rey Mysterio, Marc Ecko, Rob Macintyre were amongst those giving comments about Cena's return to fight for the title.
ECW promo commercial shown for superstar The Boogeyman announcing his return to the show for next week.
Jack Swagger burst into the back office where Ricky Ortiz was sitting on a couch talking to Teddy's assistant, Tiffany. Swagger demanded to speak to Teddy Long, then asked if Tiffany saw what happened to him out there. Tiffany said she didn't and Swagger began insulting her. Ortiz stepped in warning Swagger to watch how he was speaking to Tiffany. The two continued to argue until Teddy showed up. Swagger demanded a rematch with Dreamer for next week. Teddy agreed but on one condition. The match will be on Dreamer's terms this time, an Extreme Rules Match.
After Striker and Grisham ran down the various matches for Survivor Series, Striker demonstrated the Orton vs. Batista team match for the event. Striker used a chalkboard to show the crowd how conceivably Mark Henry could eliminate Batista's 4 partners, making it a 5 on 1 match against Batista. Just as Striker finished his discussion, Mark Henry and Tony Atlas made their way down to the ring for the main event.
Kofi Kingston, Finlay & Matt Hardy vs. Cody Rhodes, William Regal & Mark Henry
After Regal and Rhodes arrived, next came Kofi Kingston followed by Finlay & Hornswoggle. Finally, Matt Hardy made his way out to the ring. In the main event tag match, Hardy got the crowd riled up early as Finlay started against Regal. Regal broke out of a Finlay headlock, but Finlay flipped him to the mat. Rhodes tagged in to face Finlay next, with Finlay putting an arm hold on, then tagging in Hardy. Rhodes escaped a quick pinfall attempt from Hardy, then Matt went over and punched Henry in the face. Henry and Regal got in the ring as did Kingston and Finlay. ECW went to a commercial break as the men faced off and the ref tried to maintain order.
ECW returned as Kofi Kingston dropped Rhodes. Rhodes was able to escape and tag in Regal. Kingston held onto Regal's arm to tag Finlay back in. Finlay and Regal brawled on the mat. Finlay had Regal down and went to sit on the turnbuckle. Regal was quickly up and shoved Finlay off, causing Finlay to fall onto the apron and floor, injuring his shoulder. Rhodes tagged in and continued punishing Finlay and his injury. Finlay tried to fight with Rhodes on the mat, but Rhodes managed to get his way over and tag Henry in. Henry beat on Finlay down on the mat. Finlay began battling back against Henry with punches, but came off the ropes to meet a Mark Henry boot. Regal tagged in again and continued to use submission holds to wear down Finlay.
Regal had a legit pinfall on Finlay, but Hardy jumped in to break it up. An angry Regal hit Matt from behind as he was walking back to the apron, and Matt fell to the outside. Rhodes tagged in, but Finlay was up fast and leveled him with a clothesline. Finlay was still out of it but managed to crawl over towards Kingston and tag him in. Kingston exploded in the ring as he took out Rhodes with all sorts of offensive maneuvers including his double leg drop. Kofi had the pin, but Regal quickly got in and broke it up. Matt Hardy was back in the ring to knock Regal down. The two went to the outside, leaving Rhodes vs. Kingston. Kingston seemed in control as he hit Rhodes. Rhodes staggered back near the ropes and Mark Henry slapped his back for a tag. Henry went in and was able to eventually catch Kofi trying to jump off the corner turnbuckle. Henry turned it into a World's Strongest Slam for the pinfall victory.
Miz and Morrison then discussed each of their opponents in the SS match. Miz and Morrison mocked Khali and Mysterio, saying their average height together is really 6 feet tall, hardly imposing. They brought up Cryme Tyme, insulting them as well, then Shawn Michaels. Morrison said they want HBK to be the final man facing them in the match, so he will see that he's now only a stepping stone for Miz & Morrison's legendary careers. Miz and Morrison ended with their "Be Jealous!"
After the Miz/Morrison segment, Striker announced a main event of Finlay, Kofi Kingston & Matt Hardy facing Mark Henry, Cody Rhodes & William Regal in a Six Man tag match.
Sal Renaro vs. DJ Gabriel
DJ Gabriel made his ECW debut accompanied by former wedding planner for Edge/Vickie, Alicia Fox. Gabriel danced his way down the ramp and into the ring with Fox, but was not welcomed by fans. As for the match, Gabriel was impressive early with an armbar takedown and locked in hold on the arm of his opponent. Gabriel continued to use forearm uppercuts. Renaro tried to elbow his way out of the corner, but Gabriel recovered quickly. Gabriel stunned his opponent then sat on the turnbuckle. Gabriel leapt off from the second rope to deliver a European uppercut to his opponent.
The cocky young superstar, Jack Swagger, was shown walking backstage, all smiles, on his way out to face Tommy Dreamer.
Tommy Dreamer vs. Jack Swagger
The rules of this "Jack Swagger All-American Challenge were the first man to score the first pinfall or to score the most points after 5 minutes would be declared winner. Highlights were shown from 3 weeks ago when Swagger beat Dreamer in a normal one-on-one contest. Tonight would be Dreamer's challenge, but Swagger's selected match. Early on, Swagger scored a 2 point takedown on Dreamer within 20 seconds. Swagger scored another takedown for 2 points, making it 4-0, then let Dreamer escape which gave Dreamer a point. A Matt Striker mentioned it seamed Swagger was toying with Dreamer. Dreamer got another point for an escape, after Swagger scored another takedown. Swagger started to act cocky, throwing away his mouthpiece, then taking off his headgear to taunt Dreamer. While Swagger looked away for a brief second, Dreamer rushed over and tackled him down for a takedown. Swagger recovered with another takedown on Dreamer, and began taunting him down on the mat. Swagger taunted even more, by getting down on the mat on all 4's so Dreamer could attempt a takedown for free. Dreamer looked out at the crowd contemplating what to do, then delivered a serious kick to Swagger's midsection. The ref called for the bell, disqualifying Dreamer and awarding Swagger the win. Dreamer left the ring and grabbed the mic saying "My bad, you win".
Todd Grisham introduced footage of Cena's return from his injury to fight in his hometown of Boston, MA for Survivor Series. Triple H, Rey Mysterio, Marc Ecko, Rob Macintyre were amongst those giving comments about Cena's return to fight for the title.
ECW promo commercial shown for superstar The Boogeyman announcing his return to the show for next week.
Jack Swagger burst into the back office where Ricky Ortiz was sitting on a couch talking to Teddy's assistant, Tiffany. Swagger demanded to speak to Teddy Long, then asked if Tiffany saw what happened to him out there. Tiffany said she didn't and Swagger began insulting her. Ortiz stepped in warning Swagger to watch how he was speaking to Tiffany. The two continued to argue until Teddy showed up. Swagger demanded a rematch with Dreamer for next week. Teddy agreed but on one condition. The match will be on Dreamer's terms this time, an Extreme Rules Match.
After Striker and Grisham ran down the various matches for Survivor Series, Striker demonstrated the Orton vs. Batista team match for the event. Striker used a chalkboard to show the crowd how conceivably Mark Henry could eliminate Batista's 4 partners, making it a 5 on 1 match against Batista. Just as Striker finished his discussion, Mark Henry and Tony Atlas made their way down to the ring for the main event.
Kofi Kingston, Finlay & Matt Hardy vs. Cody Rhodes, William Regal & Mark Henry
After Regal and Rhodes arrived, next came Kofi Kingston followed by Finlay & Hornswoggle. Finally, Matt Hardy made his way out to the ring. In the main event tag match, Hardy got the crowd riled up early as Finlay started against Regal. Regal broke out of a Finlay headlock, but Finlay flipped him to the mat. Rhodes tagged in to face Finlay next, with Finlay putting an arm hold on, then tagging in Hardy. Rhodes escaped a quick pinfall attempt from Hardy, then Matt went over and punched Henry in the face. Henry and Regal got in the ring as did Kingston and Finlay. ECW went to a commercial break as the men faced off and the ref tried to maintain order.
ECW returned as Kofi Kingston dropped Rhodes. Rhodes was able to escape and tag in Regal. Kingston held onto Regal's arm to tag Finlay back in. Finlay and Regal brawled on the mat. Finlay had Regal down and went to sit on the turnbuckle. Regal was quickly up and shoved Finlay off, causing Finlay to fall onto the apron and floor, injuring his shoulder. Rhodes tagged in and continued punishing Finlay and his injury. Finlay tried to fight with Rhodes on the mat, but Rhodes managed to get his way over and tag Henry in. Henry beat on Finlay down on the mat. Finlay began battling back against Henry with punches, but came off the ropes to meet a Mark Henry boot. Regal tagged in again and continued to use submission holds to wear down Finlay.
Regal had a legit pinfall on Finlay, but Hardy jumped in to break it up. An angry Regal hit Matt from behind as he was walking back to the apron, and Matt fell to the outside. Rhodes tagged in, but Finlay was up fast and leveled him with a clothesline. Finlay was still out of it but managed to crawl over towards Kingston and tag him in. Kingston exploded in the ring as he took out Rhodes with all sorts of offensive maneuvers including his double leg drop. Kofi had the pin, but Regal quickly got in and broke it up. Matt Hardy was back in the ring to knock Regal down. The two went to the outside, leaving Rhodes vs. Kingston. Kingston seemed in control as he hit Rhodes. Rhodes staggered back near the ropes and Mark Henry slapped his back for a tag. Henry went in and was able to eventually catch Kofi trying to jump off the corner turnbuckle. Henry turned it into a World's Strongest Slam for the pinfall victory.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Raw Results 11-17-08
Raw opened up with the ring full of Raw superstars and divas. Michael Cole was also in the ring and introduced Stephanie McMahon. Stephanie arrived at the top of the ramp to a podium where she addressed everyone. Stephanie said she would be addressing questions via an open forum tonight since Mike Adamle has resigned. Not surprisingly Randy Orton was the first to step up. Orton asked her why this Sunday's World Heavyweight title match goes to John Cena. He says that he is more talented and deserving and ask her what is so special about Cena. Stephanie says before he was injured by Batista he was a top contender and he will face Jericho at Survivor Series this Sunday. Orton says that is fine but just to let her know, whoever wins that match he is next. Next up was Cody Rhodes. Rhodes asked her why is it that two weeks ago, Orton kicked his tag partner Ted DiBiase in the head and instead of being punished he was named a captain of a tag team at Survivor Series and why Orton was not suspended for what he did. Stephanie told him that they are all grown men and woman and that they are all responsible for their own actions. Steph said that she believes all superstars are responsible for themselves on Raw, and that Orton also kicked CM Punk in the head. Steph added that Orton will have to face Punk in a match tonight on Raw, a 30 Man Lumberjack match. Santino Marella asked a question next, pointing out that he saw singer "Acorn" (Akon) in the audience. Santino proceeded to deliver a humorous rap song about how he lost the IC title and wants a rematch. Akon was shown in the crowd laughing. Steph told Santino he lost 2 rematches overseas last week, but maybe he'll get a shot again. Then, JBL stepped up to ask a question. JBL asked Stephanie where Vince was, since he needs to talk to him about Shawn Michaels. Steph told JBL that right now her and Shane are running the show. Shawn Michaels interrupted from the back and came out to ask if he had to wait 6 days until Survivor Series to get revenge on JBL. Steph told him to be patient. HBK said he's responsible for his actions as Steph said, then turned and jumped onto JBL attacking him. The ring cleared of everyone, as JBL rolled out. Michaels stayed in the ring staring out at JBL as the other superstars looked on.
Kelly Kelly vs. Victoria
Smackdown's Victoria payed a visit to Raw tonight to face Kelly Kelly. Michael Cole informed fans that 5 Raw divas will face a team of 5 Smackdown divas at Survivor Series. This Smackdown Vs Raw diva match could be a preview of that. Kelly started off with momentum, but Victoria soon gained the advantage. Victoria hoisted up Kelly in a new finisher, where she put her on her shoulders then dropped to the mat, dumping Kelly down. Cole referred to it as "Arachnophobia". Kelly managed to kick out. The two divas continued to go at it with Victoria attempting to get Kelly onto her shoulder. Kelly flipped off and was able to grab a surprise rollup pinfall for the win. Kelly rolled out of the ring all smiles as she celebrated her win, but Victoria followed and attacked from behind. Victoria tossed Kelly back into the ring and ten performed the Widows Peak on her. All of a sudden, Mickie James, Jillian and Candice charged down to the ring to defend their fellow Raw teammate. Victoria slid out of the ring and backed up the ramp. All of a sudden, Beth Phoenix charged down and hit Victoria from behind then tossed her into the ring. The divas beat down Victoria, then Beth Phoenix performed her finisher on her.
Lawler and Cole reviewed the other Survivor Series matches. Team Batista (with CM Punk, Kofi Kingston, Matt Hardy and R-Truth) will face Team Orton (with William Regal, Cody Rhodes, Shelton Benjamin, and Mark Henry). Team HBK will also face Team JBL, in addition to the divas match and main event title fights.
Batista was shown walking down the hall backstage on his way to the ring for a match with Manu.
Batista vs. Manu
WWE Rewind showed last week's incident where Batista beat Cody Rhodes in a quick match. Manu got in the ring after the win by Batista, but was promptly speared down, with Randy Orton watching from the ramp. Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler remarked about how Manu is the son of Afa of the Wild Samoans who won numerous WWE tag team titles. Randy Orton came out onto the ramp to watch the match as it started.
Early on in the match, Manu displayed an impressive counter to Batista attempting the Batista Bomb, as he lifted the Animal up on his shoulders and quickly slammed him back. Manu followed with a jumping kick at Batista off the ropes, but failed to get the pinfall. Manu shoved Batista shoulder first to the steel post, then used a vice grip on the hurt shoulder. Manu continued to dominate, and eventually hit a flying headbutt on Batista's shoulder. Batista escaped a pin, then kicked Manu in the face to knock him down. Batista mustered up serious offense, then signaled for a Batista Bomb. Manu, flipped him over his back to counter. Manu tried to rush at the Animal, but Batista turned it into a Spear, then finally hit the Batista Bomb to win. Batista and Orton stared at one another from ring to ramp. Cody Rhodes got on the apron as if he was going in to face Batista, then eventually dropped down and walked off with Manu. Batista grabbed the mic and told Orton for 3 years he's wanted to beat him down for all his trash talk. Batista said to stop worrying about Cena's comeback and who's next in line, but instead worry about Survivor Series.
Stephanie McMahon came to the ramp and asked the crowd to welcome WWE Hall of Famer, Chief Jay Strongbow. Strongbow came out onto the ramp waving to the crowd. Cole and Lawler ran down some more of Survivor Series matches, including Big Show vs Undertaker in a Casket Match, and a possible Triple Threat for the WWE title.
In the back locker room, Orton rushed up to ask Cody Rhodes why he backed out of a fight with Batista. Orton said he can tell Stephanie to take Rhodes off his team if that's his attitude. Rhodes said Orton didn't exactly rush down to the ring either. Orton reminded Rhodes he's the captain of their SS team, and later on Orton will defeat Punk in the Lumberjack match. Rhodes told Orton to keep talking since he's best at that.
Todd Grisham appeared on the ramp and introduced highlight footage of Evan Bourne, who hurt his ankle on a flip move during a match. Bourne arrived out to the ramp on crutches to talk with Todd. Todd asked how the ankle's doing. Bourne began saying it's taking some time but he'll return to pick up where he left off. Mike Knox came out from backstage to stare down Bourne, interrupting the interview for several moments, before heading backstage.
Backstage, Shawn Michaels and Rey Mysterio were heading out for their upcoming tag match. HBK told Mysterio he's made the walk with several other stars including HHH, Marty Janetty and even Hulk Hogan, but this is his first walk with Rey. Michaels confessed that he's nervous, but Rey told him take it step by step. The two superstars made their way slowly step by step down the hall and ran into Dolph Ziggler. Michaels and Rey shook his hand, then HBK delivered the line that he and Rey would face Miz and Morrison first time ever, up next.
Rey Mysterio & Shawn Michaels vs. The Miz & John Morrison
ECW's Miz and Morrison visited Raw tonight for this tag team match. In this matchup four of the men involved in the Team HBK vs. Team JBL Survivor Series match faced off. Cole covered the earlier highlight of HBK jumping on JBL to attack him during the Q&A session. In the tag match, Mysterio was battling Morrison and managed to gain momentum, sending Morrison to the ropes for a 619 attempt. As Rey ran against the ropes, Miz grabbed his foot to trip him. Mysterio responded by dropkicking Miz down outside the ring, before HBK jumped out onto him. Mysterio jumped out at Morrison and rammed him into the commentators' table. The match continued with Mysterio again getting into the ring and going on a rampage. Mysterio was able to knock Morrison off the apron, but Miz grabbed his arm and ran Mysterio into the steel post. Rey fell to the outside holding his shoulder. Morrison got Rey back into the ring and began pounding on him on the mat. Miz and Morrison continued to doubleteam Rey. Rey finally escaped after being whipped to the corner, when Morrison tried for a kick off the ropes, Rey was able to dropkick him down out of the air. Both men struggled to crawl over and tag in their partners. HBK went wild against Miz, gaining control and going to the turnbuckle for a flying elbow . Michaels landed it, then set up Sweet Chin Music. Miz dropped to the mat to avoid it. From here a melee ensued in the ring, with Morrison getting knocked outside. Rey hit a 619 on Miz and HBK followed with Sweet Chin Music. Morrison rushed back into the ring with the ref distracted and hit a Sweet Chin Music of his own on HBK. After Morrison ran over to take out Rey to the outside, Miz was able to get the pinfall by barely covering HBK.
Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler discussed this week being "Green Week" and how everyone needs to do their part. Cole reminded fans we are 6 days away from Survivor Series and the return of John Cena. A video was shown highlighting John Cena with the music "This Could be the Year" by Ryan Star.
Backstage, Chris Jericho was standing with Stephanie McMahon watching the Cena video on a TV. Jericho told Steph that the return of Cena will make things chaotic for the Raw brand and that he's a bad influence. Jericho said he knows everyone including her hopes that Jericho still has the title come next week.
Todd Grisham interviewed CM Punk backstage about his upcoming match with Randy Orton. Punk remarked that Orton probably attacked him at Unforgiven to get attention. Punk said Orton brought Punk's miracle year to a halt with the kick to his head. Punk said 30 men will surround the ring, ensuring that Orton doesn't try to get away. Punk vowed to get payback later tonight.
Kane approached JBL in a locker room asking if he had any advice for their tag match tonight since JBL's the captain at Survivor Series. JBL asked how they could be compatible. Kane told JBL they operate differently, and if JBL upsets him, he'll face a full scale mutiny at Survivor Series.
Cryme Tyme vs. Kane & JBL
During the break, Cryme Tyme went to the crowd for their "Money Money" chant with Akon. Akon pulled out a wad of cash as the chant continued.
In the match, the Big Red Machine gained control against JTG, using a Sideslam. Kane rushed over to deliver a boot and knock Shad off the apron, then got to the turnbuckle to jump at JTG with a clothesline. Kane signaled for a chokeslam, but was right near JBL who tagged Kane's back to get into the match. JBL promptly finished off JTG with a Clothesline from Hell, then pinned him. An angry Kane got into the ring as the ref held up JBL's hand. JBL quickly exited and backed up the ramp with Kane staring out at him.
Backstage, Kofi Kingston wished Evan Bourne a speedy recovery, hopefully in time for Royal Rumble. Out of nowhere, Mike Knox rushed in and knocked Kingston down, giving him a beat down. Evan Bourne was also knocked down and tried to get up using a crutch and a nearby dumpster. Knox kicked Bourne down then grabbed one of his crutches. Bourne begged Knox not to do it, but Knox smashed the crutch down against Bourne's injured ankle.
Michael Cole and Lawler revisited what just happened to Kofi and Bourne backstage due to Knox's attack.
William Regal made his way down to the ring, as highlights were shown of his IC title win against Santino in the UK. Regal remarked how a rap star (Akon) got more applause than then IC champ did tonight. Regal said this is why the UK receives more praise from the world than the US. As Regal finished his speech, Matt Hardy made his way out for the match.
Matt Hardy vs. William Regal
The ECW champ vs. IC champ, non-title match eventually spilled to the outside. Regal and Matt kept each other from re-entering the ring and continued beating on one another as the ref counted them out. After Lillian announced the double countout, Regal and Hardy continued to go at it, with WWE refs separating them.
Chris Jericho came to the ring in a suit carrying the World Heavyweight title. Jericho made comments regarding his match at Survivor Series against Cena. Jericho talked of his start in 2001, achieving legendary status by defeating The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin in the same night and become 1st undisputed champ in WWE history. Jericho remarked this was done a year before Cena even set foot in WWE.
Jericho also reminded fans of his win at the Championship Scramble against Batista, Kane and Rey Mysterio, to win the title. Jericho also reminisced about defeating HBK in a Ladder Match, Batista in a Steel Cage match in the past weeks while Cena was at home resting. Jericho said all the hype has gone to Cena, but Jericho is the one holding the title and he'll continue to do so as the best in the business today. Jericho said once he defeats and eliminates Cena, Raw will be saved.
CM Punk vs. Randy Orton (Lumberjack match)
A variety of superstars from Raw, Smackdown and ECW surrounded the ring for the main event Lumberjack match. Batista stared down Orton as he entered the ring for the match. Punk arrived next and the match got underway as the two locked up. At one point in the match, Orton was shoved outside by Punk. Orton hit Jamie Noble with a cheap shot, prompting Hardy, Finlay, Ortiz and Batista to attack him. Orton got thrown back in and eventually knocked Punk outside. Heels went to attack Punk with several other wrestlers stepping in telling them to just toss Punk back in. Mark Henry picked up Punk and carried him to the apron, then dumped him into the ring. The match continued with Punk gaining the eventual advantage. Punk delivered a kick to the back of Orton's head. Orton barely escaped a pinfall and came back to knock Punk down. At one point, Orton was caught in the face with a kick and held his face. Orton ran to one side of the ring and saw Batista. The distraction allowed Punk to grab Orton and hoist him up for a GTS. Orton slid off and managed to take Punk down with a backbreaker. The action continued with Orton going to the outside. All of the Lumberjacks converged on him, and Punk dove over the ropes out to land on Orton in a pile of other wrestlers. Punk got back in the ring and became distracted by William Regal grabbing at his feet. As the ref warned Regal, Punk was also looking out and Orton snuck up behind him for the RKO. Orton prepared to deliver another punt kick to Punk as he was trying to get up. Batista slid into the ring and quickly delivered a Spear to prevent Orton's kick. All of the Lumberjacks ended up getting into a brawl in the ring as Raw left the air.
Kelly Kelly vs. Victoria
Smackdown's Victoria payed a visit to Raw tonight to face Kelly Kelly. Michael Cole informed fans that 5 Raw divas will face a team of 5 Smackdown divas at Survivor Series. This Smackdown Vs Raw diva match could be a preview of that. Kelly started off with momentum, but Victoria soon gained the advantage. Victoria hoisted up Kelly in a new finisher, where she put her on her shoulders then dropped to the mat, dumping Kelly down. Cole referred to it as "Arachnophobia". Kelly managed to kick out. The two divas continued to go at it with Victoria attempting to get Kelly onto her shoulder. Kelly flipped off and was able to grab a surprise rollup pinfall for the win. Kelly rolled out of the ring all smiles as she celebrated her win, but Victoria followed and attacked from behind. Victoria tossed Kelly back into the ring and ten performed the Widows Peak on her. All of a sudden, Mickie James, Jillian and Candice charged down to the ring to defend their fellow Raw teammate. Victoria slid out of the ring and backed up the ramp. All of a sudden, Beth Phoenix charged down and hit Victoria from behind then tossed her into the ring. The divas beat down Victoria, then Beth Phoenix performed her finisher on her.
Lawler and Cole reviewed the other Survivor Series matches. Team Batista (with CM Punk, Kofi Kingston, Matt Hardy and R-Truth) will face Team Orton (with William Regal, Cody Rhodes, Shelton Benjamin, and Mark Henry). Team HBK will also face Team JBL, in addition to the divas match and main event title fights.
Batista was shown walking down the hall backstage on his way to the ring for a match with Manu.
Batista vs. Manu
WWE Rewind showed last week's incident where Batista beat Cody Rhodes in a quick match. Manu got in the ring after the win by Batista, but was promptly speared down, with Randy Orton watching from the ramp. Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler remarked about how Manu is the son of Afa of the Wild Samoans who won numerous WWE tag team titles. Randy Orton came out onto the ramp to watch the match as it started.
Early on in the match, Manu displayed an impressive counter to Batista attempting the Batista Bomb, as he lifted the Animal up on his shoulders and quickly slammed him back. Manu followed with a jumping kick at Batista off the ropes, but failed to get the pinfall. Manu shoved Batista shoulder first to the steel post, then used a vice grip on the hurt shoulder. Manu continued to dominate, and eventually hit a flying headbutt on Batista's shoulder. Batista escaped a pin, then kicked Manu in the face to knock him down. Batista mustered up serious offense, then signaled for a Batista Bomb. Manu, flipped him over his back to counter. Manu tried to rush at the Animal, but Batista turned it into a Spear, then finally hit the Batista Bomb to win. Batista and Orton stared at one another from ring to ramp. Cody Rhodes got on the apron as if he was going in to face Batista, then eventually dropped down and walked off with Manu. Batista grabbed the mic and told Orton for 3 years he's wanted to beat him down for all his trash talk. Batista said to stop worrying about Cena's comeback and who's next in line, but instead worry about Survivor Series.
Stephanie McMahon came to the ramp and asked the crowd to welcome WWE Hall of Famer, Chief Jay Strongbow. Strongbow came out onto the ramp waving to the crowd. Cole and Lawler ran down some more of Survivor Series matches, including Big Show vs Undertaker in a Casket Match, and a possible Triple Threat for the WWE title.
In the back locker room, Orton rushed up to ask Cody Rhodes why he backed out of a fight with Batista. Orton said he can tell Stephanie to take Rhodes off his team if that's his attitude. Rhodes said Orton didn't exactly rush down to the ring either. Orton reminded Rhodes he's the captain of their SS team, and later on Orton will defeat Punk in the Lumberjack match. Rhodes told Orton to keep talking since he's best at that.
Todd Grisham appeared on the ramp and introduced highlight footage of Evan Bourne, who hurt his ankle on a flip move during a match. Bourne arrived out to the ramp on crutches to talk with Todd. Todd asked how the ankle's doing. Bourne began saying it's taking some time but he'll return to pick up where he left off. Mike Knox came out from backstage to stare down Bourne, interrupting the interview for several moments, before heading backstage.
Backstage, Shawn Michaels and Rey Mysterio were heading out for their upcoming tag match. HBK told Mysterio he's made the walk with several other stars including HHH, Marty Janetty and even Hulk Hogan, but this is his first walk with Rey. Michaels confessed that he's nervous, but Rey told him take it step by step. The two superstars made their way slowly step by step down the hall and ran into Dolph Ziggler. Michaels and Rey shook his hand, then HBK delivered the line that he and Rey would face Miz and Morrison first time ever, up next.
Rey Mysterio & Shawn Michaels vs. The Miz & John Morrison
ECW's Miz and Morrison visited Raw tonight for this tag team match. In this matchup four of the men involved in the Team HBK vs. Team JBL Survivor Series match faced off. Cole covered the earlier highlight of HBK jumping on JBL to attack him during the Q&A session. In the tag match, Mysterio was battling Morrison and managed to gain momentum, sending Morrison to the ropes for a 619 attempt. As Rey ran against the ropes, Miz grabbed his foot to trip him. Mysterio responded by dropkicking Miz down outside the ring, before HBK jumped out onto him. Mysterio jumped out at Morrison and rammed him into the commentators' table. The match continued with Mysterio again getting into the ring and going on a rampage. Mysterio was able to knock Morrison off the apron, but Miz grabbed his arm and ran Mysterio into the steel post. Rey fell to the outside holding his shoulder. Morrison got Rey back into the ring and began pounding on him on the mat. Miz and Morrison continued to doubleteam Rey. Rey finally escaped after being whipped to the corner, when Morrison tried for a kick off the ropes, Rey was able to dropkick him down out of the air. Both men struggled to crawl over and tag in their partners. HBK went wild against Miz, gaining control and going to the turnbuckle for a flying elbow . Michaels landed it, then set up Sweet Chin Music. Miz dropped to the mat to avoid it. From here a melee ensued in the ring, with Morrison getting knocked outside. Rey hit a 619 on Miz and HBK followed with Sweet Chin Music. Morrison rushed back into the ring with the ref distracted and hit a Sweet Chin Music of his own on HBK. After Morrison ran over to take out Rey to the outside, Miz was able to get the pinfall by barely covering HBK.
Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler discussed this week being "Green Week" and how everyone needs to do their part. Cole reminded fans we are 6 days away from Survivor Series and the return of John Cena. A video was shown highlighting John Cena with the music "This Could be the Year" by Ryan Star.
Backstage, Chris Jericho was standing with Stephanie McMahon watching the Cena video on a TV. Jericho told Steph that the return of Cena will make things chaotic for the Raw brand and that he's a bad influence. Jericho said he knows everyone including her hopes that Jericho still has the title come next week.
Todd Grisham interviewed CM Punk backstage about his upcoming match with Randy Orton. Punk remarked that Orton probably attacked him at Unforgiven to get attention. Punk said Orton brought Punk's miracle year to a halt with the kick to his head. Punk said 30 men will surround the ring, ensuring that Orton doesn't try to get away. Punk vowed to get payback later tonight.
Kane approached JBL in a locker room asking if he had any advice for their tag match tonight since JBL's the captain at Survivor Series. JBL asked how they could be compatible. Kane told JBL they operate differently, and if JBL upsets him, he'll face a full scale mutiny at Survivor Series.
Cryme Tyme vs. Kane & JBL
During the break, Cryme Tyme went to the crowd for their "Money Money" chant with Akon. Akon pulled out a wad of cash as the chant continued.
In the match, the Big Red Machine gained control against JTG, using a Sideslam. Kane rushed over to deliver a boot and knock Shad off the apron, then got to the turnbuckle to jump at JTG with a clothesline. Kane signaled for a chokeslam, but was right near JBL who tagged Kane's back to get into the match. JBL promptly finished off JTG with a Clothesline from Hell, then pinned him. An angry Kane got into the ring as the ref held up JBL's hand. JBL quickly exited and backed up the ramp with Kane staring out at him.
Backstage, Kofi Kingston wished Evan Bourne a speedy recovery, hopefully in time for Royal Rumble. Out of nowhere, Mike Knox rushed in and knocked Kingston down, giving him a beat down. Evan Bourne was also knocked down and tried to get up using a crutch and a nearby dumpster. Knox kicked Bourne down then grabbed one of his crutches. Bourne begged Knox not to do it, but Knox smashed the crutch down against Bourne's injured ankle.
Michael Cole and Lawler revisited what just happened to Kofi and Bourne backstage due to Knox's attack.
William Regal made his way down to the ring, as highlights were shown of his IC title win against Santino in the UK. Regal remarked how a rap star (Akon) got more applause than then IC champ did tonight. Regal said this is why the UK receives more praise from the world than the US. As Regal finished his speech, Matt Hardy made his way out for the match.
Matt Hardy vs. William Regal
The ECW champ vs. IC champ, non-title match eventually spilled to the outside. Regal and Matt kept each other from re-entering the ring and continued beating on one another as the ref counted them out. After Lillian announced the double countout, Regal and Hardy continued to go at it, with WWE refs separating them.
Chris Jericho came to the ring in a suit carrying the World Heavyweight title. Jericho made comments regarding his match at Survivor Series against Cena. Jericho talked of his start in 2001, achieving legendary status by defeating The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin in the same night and become 1st undisputed champ in WWE history. Jericho remarked this was done a year before Cena even set foot in WWE.
Jericho also reminded fans of his win at the Championship Scramble against Batista, Kane and Rey Mysterio, to win the title. Jericho also reminisced about defeating HBK in a Ladder Match, Batista in a Steel Cage match in the past weeks while Cena was at home resting. Jericho said all the hype has gone to Cena, but Jericho is the one holding the title and he'll continue to do so as the best in the business today. Jericho said once he defeats and eliminates Cena, Raw will be saved.
CM Punk vs. Randy Orton (Lumberjack match)
A variety of superstars from Raw, Smackdown and ECW surrounded the ring for the main event Lumberjack match. Batista stared down Orton as he entered the ring for the match. Punk arrived next and the match got underway as the two locked up. At one point in the match, Orton was shoved outside by Punk. Orton hit Jamie Noble with a cheap shot, prompting Hardy, Finlay, Ortiz and Batista to attack him. Orton got thrown back in and eventually knocked Punk outside. Heels went to attack Punk with several other wrestlers stepping in telling them to just toss Punk back in. Mark Henry picked up Punk and carried him to the apron, then dumped him into the ring. The match continued with Punk gaining the eventual advantage. Punk delivered a kick to the back of Orton's head. Orton barely escaped a pinfall and came back to knock Punk down. At one point, Orton was caught in the face with a kick and held his face. Orton ran to one side of the ring and saw Batista. The distraction allowed Punk to grab Orton and hoist him up for a GTS. Orton slid off and managed to take Punk down with a backbreaker. The action continued with Orton going to the outside. All of the Lumberjacks converged on him, and Punk dove over the ropes out to land on Orton in a pile of other wrestlers. Punk got back in the ring and became distracted by William Regal grabbing at his feet. As the ref warned Regal, Punk was also looking out and Orton snuck up behind him for the RKO. Orton prepared to deliver another punt kick to Punk as he was trying to get up. Batista slid into the ring and quickly delivered a Spear to prevent Orton's kick. All of the Lumberjacks ended up getting into a brawl in the ring as Raw left the air.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Paul London and Chuck Palumbo released by WWE
Both Paul London and Chuck Palumbo were released by Raw on November 6, 2008. These two releases should not come as a surprise to anyone.
Palumbo was drafted to Raw during the 2008 WWE draft but never showed up for work. He is said to be looking for work in Mexico.
Paul London held the tag team title with Brian Kendrick on Smackdown until losing it to Deuce and Domino. He had been having problems with WWE management and it was just a matter of time before he was released.
Palumbo was drafted to Raw during the 2008 WWE draft but never showed up for work. He is said to be looking for work in Mexico.
Paul London held the tag team title with Brian Kendrick on Smackdown until losing it to Deuce and Domino. He had been having problems with WWE management and it was just a matter of time before he was released.
Super Crazy released by WWE
Francisco Pantoja, better known by wrestling fans as Super Crazy was recently released by the WWE on November 5, 2008. Super Crazy originally came to the WWE as part of the Mexicools along with Juventud Guerrero and Psicosis riding to the ring on John Deere lawn mowers. Super Crazy's partners eventually left and Super Crazy ended up at Raw before returning to Smackdown. Rumors have circulated that Super Crazy may have asked to be released because he was not happy with his roll on Smackdown. Where his plans are from here on are unknown. He may just head out to TNA or possibly Mexican wrestling.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
ECW Results 11-11-08
On this Veterans Day episode of ECW the show started with a tribute to US veterans and troops who have served the country and worked to preserve the nation.
Tonight ECW Champion Matt Hardy will defend his ECW Championship against the fighting Irishman Finlay.
John Morrison & Miz & Jack Swagger VS Tommy Dreamer & Cryme Tyme
John Morrison makes his way to the ring followed next by his partner the Miz. Out next comes Jack Swagger who will be their partner in the six man tag team match. Out next was Dreamer and Cryme Tyme. As Dreamer came to the ring he would not take his eyes off of Jack Swagger who recently insulted Dreamer and his family. Dreamer and Swagger start the match but Swagger plays mind games and makes a quick tag to the Miz. Miz works on Dreamer early but Dreamer is able to take control and tag in Shad who works on the Miz. Shad gets trapped in the hells corner and Swagger comes in to work on him. Shad and Swagger take turns working on each other until Swagger ends up outside of the ring. Miz and Morrison come in the ring but Shad double clotheslines both of them over the top ropes too. Shad tags in JTG, Shad then picked up JTG as he got in the ring and threw him outside at Swagger. Dreamer jumped off the side apron and landed in a pile on Miz and Morrison. Later still in the match, Dreamer went on a rampage as he tossed Miz into the ring with Morrison. Dreamer threw both men into the same corner then tried to finish off Morrison. The Miz came over the break it up. Swagger and Cryme Tyme returned to the ring. With a melee going on, Swagger tried to take out Shad. Dreamer was able to get over and DDT Swagger down. Morrison still legal went at Dreamer with a spin kick off the ropes. Dreamer ducked and caught Morrison to set him up for a finisher, but Morrison countered with the Moonlight Drive to win it.
Todd Grisham interviewed Matt Hardy. Matt says that since Finlay is the man who loves to fight that he can expect the fight of his life and that he better bring all the tricks that he has because when it's all said and done he will still be the ECW champion.
Matt Striker narrated footage of Matt Hardy vs. Finlay simulated on the WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009
video game.
Video was shown highlighting the rise of John Cena and discussing his WWE work ethic. JBL, Batista, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Maria and other superstars as well as Cena's family provided comments on the superstar. Cena will go up against Chris Jericho for his World Heavyweight title at Survivor Series in Cena's hometown of Boston.
Oliver Binley VS Mark Henry
Amateur wrestler Oliver Binley ad quite a challenge tonight. He would have to deal with the worlds strongest man Mark Henry who was occupied by Tony Atlas. Binley never ad a chance in this match as Henry had control from the beginning. Henry walked over, picked up Biney and shoved him into the corner for more punishment. Henry backed up and charged at Biney, who avoided the massive wrestler. Henry responded with a quick clothesline, then the World's Strongest Slam.
Todd Grisham left the commentators table and got in the ring to interview Mark Henry. Grisham asked Henry who he thinks will win the ECW title match later, Hardy or Finlay. Henry just breathed heavy into the mic, glared at Grisham, then exited the ring. Atlas smirked at Grisham and followed Henry out. Striker said that you would think that his partner would know better than to ask questions like that to the former ECW champion. Matt Striker discussed last week's main event which saw Finlay defeat Mark Henry to earn the #1 Contenders spot tonight. The "Tale of the Tape" was shown with both Hardy and Finlay at 6'2 and about 235 lbs.
More promo for the new WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009 video game.
Finlay vs. Matt Hardy (ECW Title Championship Match)
Finlay makes his way to the ring first occupied by Hornswoggle. ECW Champion Matt Hardy comes out next. Both wrestlers received even ovations as they entered the ring.
The contest was back and forth early on, with Finlay using his brawling/grappling style to take Matt down. Matt was able to turn the tide as he tossed Finlay to the ropes then tossed him out over the top rope. The ref began counting out Finlay, and Hornswoggle disappeared under the ring. Matt took control in the ring. Hardy punched Finlay to the corner, then whipped him to the opposite corner for a running clothesline and bulldog. After a failed pin, Matt signaled for Twist of Fate. Hornswoggle appeared on the apron to distract Matt, eventually allowing Finlay to toss Matt into the corner ringpost. Hornswoggle jumped off the apron to avoid Hardy hitting him, and apparently hurt his ankle in the process. Finlay took out his frustration on Hardy back in the ring. The match went to the outside with Finlay regaining control after a clothesline. The match continued to go back and forth, in and out of the ring. Hornswoggle stayed holding his ankle near the commentators' table. After another break, Finlay was still in control in the ring and went for a backslide pin. Matt kicked out. Hornswoggle had taken a position at the side of the ring again to cheer on his father. Finlay countered a Twist of Fate and hit the Celtic Cross, but Matt again kicked out of a pin. Matt managed to gain control and did a Moonsault off the top rope but couldn't score a 3 count. Matt tried to whip Finlay to the corner, Finlay used his leg to stop him from hitting the corner. The two collided, with Finlay falling on top of Matt. The ref started to count a pin but saw Matt's leg on the rope. Finlay stood Matt up to finish him off, but Matt quickly countered with Twist of Fate to win it and retain his ECW Championship.
Tonight ECW Champion Matt Hardy will defend his ECW Championship against the fighting Irishman Finlay.
John Morrison & Miz & Jack Swagger VS Tommy Dreamer & Cryme Tyme
John Morrison makes his way to the ring followed next by his partner the Miz. Out next comes Jack Swagger who will be their partner in the six man tag team match. Out next was Dreamer and Cryme Tyme. As Dreamer came to the ring he would not take his eyes off of Jack Swagger who recently insulted Dreamer and his family. Dreamer and Swagger start the match but Swagger plays mind games and makes a quick tag to the Miz. Miz works on Dreamer early but Dreamer is able to take control and tag in Shad who works on the Miz. Shad gets trapped in the hells corner and Swagger comes in to work on him. Shad and Swagger take turns working on each other until Swagger ends up outside of the ring. Miz and Morrison come in the ring but Shad double clotheslines both of them over the top ropes too. Shad tags in JTG, Shad then picked up JTG as he got in the ring and threw him outside at Swagger. Dreamer jumped off the side apron and landed in a pile on Miz and Morrison. Later still in the match, Dreamer went on a rampage as he tossed Miz into the ring with Morrison. Dreamer threw both men into the same corner then tried to finish off Morrison. The Miz came over the break it up. Swagger and Cryme Tyme returned to the ring. With a melee going on, Swagger tried to take out Shad. Dreamer was able to get over and DDT Swagger down. Morrison still legal went at Dreamer with a spin kick off the ropes. Dreamer ducked and caught Morrison to set him up for a finisher, but Morrison countered with the Moonlight Drive to win it.
Todd Grisham interviewed Matt Hardy. Matt says that since Finlay is the man who loves to fight that he can expect the fight of his life and that he better bring all the tricks that he has because when it's all said and done he will still be the ECW champion.
Matt Striker narrated footage of Matt Hardy vs. Finlay simulated on the WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009
video game.Video was shown highlighting the rise of John Cena and discussing his WWE work ethic. JBL, Batista, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Maria and other superstars as well as Cena's family provided comments on the superstar. Cena will go up against Chris Jericho for his World Heavyweight title at Survivor Series in Cena's hometown of Boston.
Oliver Binley VS Mark Henry
Amateur wrestler Oliver Binley ad quite a challenge tonight. He would have to deal with the worlds strongest man Mark Henry who was occupied by Tony Atlas. Binley never ad a chance in this match as Henry had control from the beginning. Henry walked over, picked up Biney and shoved him into the corner for more punishment. Henry backed up and charged at Biney, who avoided the massive wrestler. Henry responded with a quick clothesline, then the World's Strongest Slam.
Todd Grisham left the commentators table and got in the ring to interview Mark Henry. Grisham asked Henry who he thinks will win the ECW title match later, Hardy or Finlay. Henry just breathed heavy into the mic, glared at Grisham, then exited the ring. Atlas smirked at Grisham and followed Henry out. Striker said that you would think that his partner would know better than to ask questions like that to the former ECW champion. Matt Striker discussed last week's main event which saw Finlay defeat Mark Henry to earn the #1 Contenders spot tonight. The "Tale of the Tape" was shown with both Hardy and Finlay at 6'2 and about 235 lbs.
More promo for the new WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009
video game.Finlay vs. Matt Hardy (ECW Title Championship Match)
Finlay makes his way to the ring first occupied by Hornswoggle. ECW Champion Matt Hardy comes out next. Both wrestlers received even ovations as they entered the ring.
The contest was back and forth early on, with Finlay using his brawling/grappling style to take Matt down. Matt was able to turn the tide as he tossed Finlay to the ropes then tossed him out over the top rope. The ref began counting out Finlay, and Hornswoggle disappeared under the ring. Matt took control in the ring. Hardy punched Finlay to the corner, then whipped him to the opposite corner for a running clothesline and bulldog. After a failed pin, Matt signaled for Twist of Fate. Hornswoggle appeared on the apron to distract Matt, eventually allowing Finlay to toss Matt into the corner ringpost. Hornswoggle jumped off the apron to avoid Hardy hitting him, and apparently hurt his ankle in the process. Finlay took out his frustration on Hardy back in the ring. The match went to the outside with Finlay regaining control after a clothesline. The match continued to go back and forth, in and out of the ring. Hornswoggle stayed holding his ankle near the commentators' table. After another break, Finlay was still in control in the ring and went for a backslide pin. Matt kicked out. Hornswoggle had taken a position at the side of the ring again to cheer on his father. Finlay countered a Twist of Fate and hit the Celtic Cross, but Matt again kicked out of a pin. Matt managed to gain control and did a Moonsault off the top rope but couldn't score a 3 count. Matt tried to whip Finlay to the corner, Finlay used his leg to stop him from hitting the corner. The two collided, with Finlay falling on top of Matt. The ref started to count a pin but saw Matt's leg on the rope. Finlay stood Matt up to finish him off, but Matt quickly countered with Twist of Fate to win it and retain his ECW Championship.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Raw Results 11-10-08
Raw opened with footage from last weeks steel cage match on Raw between Batista and Chris Jericho. Shane McMahon is shown telling Jericho before the match that if he wins the World Heavyweight title back in the match or if Batista retains the title, the winner will be defending it at Survivor Series against John Cena. During the match Jericho tried to climb over the gate but was being hels by Batista. To get Batista off of him Jericho grabbed part of the steel cable apparatus up near top of the cage to beat on Batista's head. Jericho was able to repeatedly hit Batista, drawing blood and causing the Animal to fall into the cage as Jericho climbed out to victory.
Batista then makes his way to the ring. Batista immediately asked to invoke his rematch clause and win back his championship. Just then, Stephanie McMahon appeared on the Titantron live from WWE Headquarters in CT. Steph said unfortunately Batista can't have a rematch for the title until after Survivor Series, out of respect for Shane's orders. Stephanie then said with the resignation of Mike Adamle it is time for a new era on Raw, one of forgetting the past and moving forward. Steph announced that Rey Mysterio will face Kane in a No DQ match, and Shawn Michaels will face Jericho in a Last Man Standing match, to end these feuds on Raw.
After Stephanie ended her comments, Randy Orton came out from backstage and headed to the ring with Batista still there. Orton told Batista he'll have to wait in line for a title shot, because first its Cena's shot, then Orton's shot. Orton told Batista he's just better than him, since the days of Evolution and now. Batista told Orton based on history he's better than him in every, way, shape and form. Batista said since tonight is about settling old scores and moving on, so he challenged Orton to a match for tonight. Orton accepted but said once he wins the title back he'll be champ longer than just eight days.
William Regal VS Santino Marella (Intercontinental Championship)
Santino Marella said that he is no longer using the Honk-A-Meter. He said that he is now using the Honk-A-Perfect-Mountie-Meter, which is 123 weeks worth of IC title reigns (Honky Tonky Man, Mr. Perfect & Mountie). Santino currently has 13 weeks for his reign. As he continued talking and dissing Regal and England, William Regal came to the ring to interrupt and start the match. Regal started the match with a vengeance, whipping Santino corner to corner and elbowing him down. Regal quickly tossed Santino down, then came off the ropes to knee Santino in the head. With Santino knocked out, Regal scored the winning pinfall in extremely fast fashion.
Michael Cole interviewed Regal in the ring after his win. The crowd chanted Regal! Regal! as Regal savored the moment. Regal said he'll wear the championship with the pride and dignity of an Englishmen, and will take the spirit with him all around the world. Regal discussed his pride to serve the Queen and to be England' s Intercontinental Champion.
Backstage in a reddened area, Kane addressed Shane and Stephanie McMahon. Kane said Shane reminds him of terrorizing and torturing the innocent such as small insects and birds when he was a kid. Kane said tonight he gets a No DQ match against Rey Mysterio, and he guarantees after tonight's match he'll be even less liked by the fans which means he'll like himself even more.
D-Lo Brown vs. Mike Knox
Knox made his Raw debut against Chicago superstar D-Lo. Knox made an impressive debut. As he whipped D-Lo to the corner, D-Lo elbowed his way out. Knox responded with a knee to D-Lo's jaw and then used his Corkscrew twist slam to defeat D-Lo easily in another quick match on Raw.
Michael Cole and Lawler discussed how over 40,000 Wrestlemania 25 tickets sold in the first day to all 50 states and 24 different countries. For more info please see Wrestlemania 25 tickets. Highlights were shown of anxious fans waiting in line to purchase their tickets.
Backstage, Beth Phoenix found Santino who was visibly upset over his loss. Santino said tonight's loss was a tragedy, so he called Shane McMahon and expressed his upset. Santino said Shane wasn't too happy with Santino's call and seems to now be taking it out on Beth Phoenix. Santino informed Beth that Shane set up a match for her to defend the Women's title against Mickie James tonight. An angry Glamazon took Santino's cell phone and threw it against the wall, then glared at Santino before storming off.
Michael Cole and Lawler discussed how John Cena will try for the World Heavyweight title at Survivor Series in Boston, MA. Footage was shown of John Cena being drafted to Raw back in 2005. Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Batista, JBL, & Maria as well as Cena's family members gave comments about Cena's impact/desire & work ethic in the WWE.
Chris Jericho was on the top of the ramp and remarked how heartwarming the story of Cena is. Jericho then spoke of the Batista story, the man who put Cena on the shelf for months. Jericho said he defeated Batista for the title, becoming champ for the 5th time now and still is best in WWE. Jericho spoke of Shawn Michaels and how his fans are liars, cheaters and hypocrites. Jericho discussed hitting HBK with a TV monitor, punching his wife in the face, and destroyed him time after time finally beating him in a ladder match. Jericho said tonight's Last Man Standing match will be the final chapter in Shawn Michaels' story. Jericho said Cena's odds aren't good to win after coming back from injury, and Y2J will show how not every story has a happy ending.
Rey Mysterio vs. Kane (No DQ Match)
At one point, Mysterio eluded Kane and went underneath the ring. Kane went after Rey, who ducked Kane, then tripped him. Kane hit face first into the steel steps. Rey continued his attack outside the ring using the crowd barricade to flip onto Kane. Raw took a break and when it returned, Kane had managed to gain control briefly. Rey used a headscissors to flip Kane into the ropes, but Kane avoided a 619. Rey went for a sliding dropkick, but Kane grabbed Rey's legs and swung him against the crowd barricade. Rey writhed in pain on the outside floor. Kane continued to punish Rey, yanking his arm against the ringpost, then slamming his hurt arm on the steel steps. Kane tossed Rey back into the ring for more punishment. Rey managed to counter Kane near the ropes and hit a bulldog to drive Kane to the mat. At another pivotal point in the match, Kane was on the apron and tried to chokeslam Rey, Rey managed to yank Kane down against the top rope causing Kane to fly to the outside. Rey jumped out at Kane with Kane chopping him down from the air. Kane then ripped the padding off the concrete floor and went for a slam move. Rey slid off Kane and was able to run at Kane and hit against the ropes for a DDT. Kane's head met the concrete, and Rey got up to push Kane back into the ring. Rey went for a pin with Kane kicking out. Rey managed to finally hit a 619 and then a huge splash off the ropes. Rey went for a pin but Kane grabbed his throat and stood up for a Chokeslam. Rey slid out of Kane's grasp and tripped Kane face first into the corner. Rey then jumped off the corner with the West Coast Pop to land on Kane and pin him in their final match.
Backstage in the locker room, Manu and Cody Rhodes confronted Randy Orton about what he did to Ted Dibiase. They informed Orton that Dibiase now has a concussion. Orton told them Dibiase was the weak link in their group and so he did what they didn't have the guts to do. Orton told them that neither of them are in his league. Rhodes quickly slapped Orton in the face. An enraged Orton tried to go at Rhodes but Manu held him back until Orton finally left the scene.
Batista vs. Cody Rhodes
Before the match even started, Team Priceless (Manu & Rhodes) came down to the ring. Rhodes took a mic and told Orton he can't beat him or Batista. Rhodes told Orton he's going to beat Batista and asked the ref to ring the bell. Batista smirked as Rhodes got into the match, and Orton left the ring to watch.
During the match, both men had outbursts of offense. At one point, Rhodes tripped Batista into the lower turnbuckle. Manu delivered a cheap shot as the ref warned Rhodes. Batista came back to deliver a big boot off the ropes and then a clothesline. Rhodes tried to gain offense again off the ropes, but Batista caught him for a Spinebuster. Batista then knocked Manu off the side apron and used the Batista Bomb to slam Rhodes to the mat. After the win, Manu got into the ring and Batista charged at him Spearing him down fast. Batista left the ring and headed up the ramp where Orton was. Orton backed away backstage as Raw went to commercial.
Mickie James vs. Beth Phoenix (Women's Title Match)
Santino accompanied an unhappy looking Glamazon to her match. Michael Cole said tonight could be deja vu as Mickie defeated Beth for the title once before in England. Early on in the match, Mickie was able to roll up Beth for a pinfall with Beth kicking out of it. Beth grabbed Mickie's arms behind her back and attempted to do her finisher, but Mickie used the ropes to kick herself back at Beth and counter for a pin. Again Beth kicked out. Mickie continued with her attack, dropkicking Beth on the mat and ramming her in the ring corner. Mickie went to climb outside to the corner, but Santino pushed her causing her to lose balance. With the ref checking on Beth still, Mickie hopped to the apron and kicked Santino hard causing him to fall. All the chaos allowed Beth to get up and run over at Mickie, elbowing her head into the turnbuckle. Beth pulled Mickie into the ring and scored the winning pinfall to retain her title. Santino rushed into the ring to ecstatically congratulate the Glamazon, eventually putting her up on his shoulders.
Raw highlighted the Michaels vs. Jericho feud showing all of their various run-ins and incidents over the past months. Michaels attempted to retire from WWE heeding his doctor's advice, but Jericho arrived to the ring to bait him. It ended with an accidental punch hitting HBK's wife Rebecca. The two continued to battle at several WWE PPV's. Jericho successfully defeated HBK in a Ladder Match to retain the World Heavyweight title.
An advertisement for next week's Raw announced that CM Punk will face Randy Orton one on one.
Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho (Last Man Standing Match)
HBK went for Sweet Chin Music right after the bell with Jericho falling to the mat. HBK punched away at him. Jericho whipped HBK to the corner, with HBK flipping down and clotheslining Jericho down. Michaels continued his attack. As HBK went for the elbow off the corner, Jericho stuck his knees up and was able to take the advantage. The ref counted as HBK eventually got to his feet. The two eventually went to the outside and Michaels jumped onto Jericho with the two landing in a pile. The ref counted as Michaels went back in the ring and Jericho got to his feet outside. Jericho tried to walk away up the ramp with HBK running up and jumping on his back. Michaels went for Sweet Chin Music on the ramp, but Y2J ducked it and was able to do a running bulldog, slamming HBK face first onto the ramp. Michaels finally got up at the 5 count as Jericho went to attack and Raw took a commercial break. Raw returned with Jericho knocked Michaels down near a United Kingdom cab car at the top of the ramp. Michaels was able to counter a Jericho attack and catapulted him into a fake mailbox set up at top of the ramp. Michaels slammed Jericho onto the hood of the cab car, then climbed onto its roof. Michaels went for a Piledriver, but Jericho countered it and put Michaels into Walls of Jericho on the roof of the car! Michaels writhed in pain but was unable to tap due to the rules. Jericho shoved Michaels off the roof of the car to the outside floor. The ref counted all the way to 9, but Michaels barely got up before 10. Jericho jumped off the car roof and HBK delivered a chop to his gut. HBK threw Jericho off the ramp then fought him near the crowd. Michaels used a camera on a beam to smash into Jericho's head, knocking him down. The ref made his count up to 8 with Jericho finally to his feet again. Michaels grabbed him and shoved him over the crowd barrier, then back to ringside. Michaels grabbed a Ladder from under the ring to bring into play. Jericho got up and ran over to kick the ladder into HBK. Jericho took the ladder and bashed it into HBK's head knocking him down for a count. HBK got up again and Jericho charged at him with the ladder. HBK dropped out of the way and Jericho rammed into the ringpost. Michaels threw the ladder into Jericho knocking him down near the commentators. Michaels tore the top of the commentators' table and tore the TV's out. HBK set Jericho onto the commentator table and then set the ladder up. HBK jumped off the top of the ladder and crashed on top of Jericho with an elbow. Both men were down and the ref started counting. Both men were up at 8. All of a sudden JBL rushed out but HBK managed to avoid him and toss him over the crowd barricade. Jericho seized the moment by using his title belt to smash into HBK's head. Michaels was up at 9 and caught Jericho with Sweet Chin Music. JBL came into paly and smashed a steel chair onto Michaels. The ref counted with both men down. It got to 8 and Jericho pulled himself up using the side apron cover. Michaels couldn't answer the count near the crowd barricade as he was layed out by JBL's steel chair shot.
Batista then makes his way to the ring. Batista immediately asked to invoke his rematch clause and win back his championship. Just then, Stephanie McMahon appeared on the Titantron live from WWE Headquarters in CT. Steph said unfortunately Batista can't have a rematch for the title until after Survivor Series, out of respect for Shane's orders. Stephanie then said with the resignation of Mike Adamle it is time for a new era on Raw, one of forgetting the past and moving forward. Steph announced that Rey Mysterio will face Kane in a No DQ match, and Shawn Michaels will face Jericho in a Last Man Standing match, to end these feuds on Raw.
After Stephanie ended her comments, Randy Orton came out from backstage and headed to the ring with Batista still there. Orton told Batista he'll have to wait in line for a title shot, because first its Cena's shot, then Orton's shot. Orton told Batista he's just better than him, since the days of Evolution and now. Batista told Orton based on history he's better than him in every, way, shape and form. Batista said since tonight is about settling old scores and moving on, so he challenged Orton to a match for tonight. Orton accepted but said once he wins the title back he'll be champ longer than just eight days.
William Regal VS Santino Marella (Intercontinental Championship)
Santino Marella said that he is no longer using the Honk-A-Meter. He said that he is now using the Honk-A-Perfect-Mountie-Meter, which is 123 weeks worth of IC title reigns (Honky Tonky Man, Mr. Perfect & Mountie). Santino currently has 13 weeks for his reign. As he continued talking and dissing Regal and England, William Regal came to the ring to interrupt and start the match. Regal started the match with a vengeance, whipping Santino corner to corner and elbowing him down. Regal quickly tossed Santino down, then came off the ropes to knee Santino in the head. With Santino knocked out, Regal scored the winning pinfall in extremely fast fashion.
Michael Cole interviewed Regal in the ring after his win. The crowd chanted Regal! Regal! as Regal savored the moment. Regal said he'll wear the championship with the pride and dignity of an Englishmen, and will take the spirit with him all around the world. Regal discussed his pride to serve the Queen and to be England' s Intercontinental Champion.
Backstage in a reddened area, Kane addressed Shane and Stephanie McMahon. Kane said Shane reminds him of terrorizing and torturing the innocent such as small insects and birds when he was a kid. Kane said tonight he gets a No DQ match against Rey Mysterio, and he guarantees after tonight's match he'll be even less liked by the fans which means he'll like himself even more.
D-Lo Brown vs. Mike Knox
Knox made his Raw debut against Chicago superstar D-Lo. Knox made an impressive debut. As he whipped D-Lo to the corner, D-Lo elbowed his way out. Knox responded with a knee to D-Lo's jaw and then used his Corkscrew twist slam to defeat D-Lo easily in another quick match on Raw.
Michael Cole and Lawler discussed how over 40,000 Wrestlemania 25 tickets sold in the first day to all 50 states and 24 different countries. For more info please see Wrestlemania 25 tickets. Highlights were shown of anxious fans waiting in line to purchase their tickets.
Backstage, Beth Phoenix found Santino who was visibly upset over his loss. Santino said tonight's loss was a tragedy, so he called Shane McMahon and expressed his upset. Santino said Shane wasn't too happy with Santino's call and seems to now be taking it out on Beth Phoenix. Santino informed Beth that Shane set up a match for her to defend the Women's title against Mickie James tonight. An angry Glamazon took Santino's cell phone and threw it against the wall, then glared at Santino before storming off.
Michael Cole and Lawler discussed how John Cena will try for the World Heavyweight title at Survivor Series in Boston, MA. Footage was shown of John Cena being drafted to Raw back in 2005. Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Batista, JBL, & Maria as well as Cena's family members gave comments about Cena's impact/desire & work ethic in the WWE.
Chris Jericho was on the top of the ramp and remarked how heartwarming the story of Cena is. Jericho then spoke of the Batista story, the man who put Cena on the shelf for months. Jericho said he defeated Batista for the title, becoming champ for the 5th time now and still is best in WWE. Jericho spoke of Shawn Michaels and how his fans are liars, cheaters and hypocrites. Jericho discussed hitting HBK with a TV monitor, punching his wife in the face, and destroyed him time after time finally beating him in a ladder match. Jericho said tonight's Last Man Standing match will be the final chapter in Shawn Michaels' story. Jericho said Cena's odds aren't good to win after coming back from injury, and Y2J will show how not every story has a happy ending.
Rey Mysterio vs. Kane (No DQ Match)
At one point, Mysterio eluded Kane and went underneath the ring. Kane went after Rey, who ducked Kane, then tripped him. Kane hit face first into the steel steps. Rey continued his attack outside the ring using the crowd barricade to flip onto Kane. Raw took a break and when it returned, Kane had managed to gain control briefly. Rey used a headscissors to flip Kane into the ropes, but Kane avoided a 619. Rey went for a sliding dropkick, but Kane grabbed Rey's legs and swung him against the crowd barricade. Rey writhed in pain on the outside floor. Kane continued to punish Rey, yanking his arm against the ringpost, then slamming his hurt arm on the steel steps. Kane tossed Rey back into the ring for more punishment. Rey managed to counter Kane near the ropes and hit a bulldog to drive Kane to the mat. At another pivotal point in the match, Kane was on the apron and tried to chokeslam Rey, Rey managed to yank Kane down against the top rope causing Kane to fly to the outside. Rey jumped out at Kane with Kane chopping him down from the air. Kane then ripped the padding off the concrete floor and went for a slam move. Rey slid off Kane and was able to run at Kane and hit against the ropes for a DDT. Kane's head met the concrete, and Rey got up to push Kane back into the ring. Rey went for a pin with Kane kicking out. Rey managed to finally hit a 619 and then a huge splash off the ropes. Rey went for a pin but Kane grabbed his throat and stood up for a Chokeslam. Rey slid out of Kane's grasp and tripped Kane face first into the corner. Rey then jumped off the corner with the West Coast Pop to land on Kane and pin him in their final match.
Backstage in the locker room, Manu and Cody Rhodes confronted Randy Orton about what he did to Ted Dibiase. They informed Orton that Dibiase now has a concussion. Orton told them Dibiase was the weak link in their group and so he did what they didn't have the guts to do. Orton told them that neither of them are in his league. Rhodes quickly slapped Orton in the face. An enraged Orton tried to go at Rhodes but Manu held him back until Orton finally left the scene.
Batista vs. Cody Rhodes
Before the match even started, Team Priceless (Manu & Rhodes) came down to the ring. Rhodes took a mic and told Orton he can't beat him or Batista. Rhodes told Orton he's going to beat Batista and asked the ref to ring the bell. Batista smirked as Rhodes got into the match, and Orton left the ring to watch.
During the match, both men had outbursts of offense. At one point, Rhodes tripped Batista into the lower turnbuckle. Manu delivered a cheap shot as the ref warned Rhodes. Batista came back to deliver a big boot off the ropes and then a clothesline. Rhodes tried to gain offense again off the ropes, but Batista caught him for a Spinebuster. Batista then knocked Manu off the side apron and used the Batista Bomb to slam Rhodes to the mat. After the win, Manu got into the ring and Batista charged at him Spearing him down fast. Batista left the ring and headed up the ramp where Orton was. Orton backed away backstage as Raw went to commercial.
Mickie James vs. Beth Phoenix (Women's Title Match)
Santino accompanied an unhappy looking Glamazon to her match. Michael Cole said tonight could be deja vu as Mickie defeated Beth for the title once before in England. Early on in the match, Mickie was able to roll up Beth for a pinfall with Beth kicking out of it. Beth grabbed Mickie's arms behind her back and attempted to do her finisher, but Mickie used the ropes to kick herself back at Beth and counter for a pin. Again Beth kicked out. Mickie continued with her attack, dropkicking Beth on the mat and ramming her in the ring corner. Mickie went to climb outside to the corner, but Santino pushed her causing her to lose balance. With the ref checking on Beth still, Mickie hopped to the apron and kicked Santino hard causing him to fall. All the chaos allowed Beth to get up and run over at Mickie, elbowing her head into the turnbuckle. Beth pulled Mickie into the ring and scored the winning pinfall to retain her title. Santino rushed into the ring to ecstatically congratulate the Glamazon, eventually putting her up on his shoulders.
Raw highlighted the Michaels vs. Jericho feud showing all of their various run-ins and incidents over the past months. Michaels attempted to retire from WWE heeding his doctor's advice, but Jericho arrived to the ring to bait him. It ended with an accidental punch hitting HBK's wife Rebecca. The two continued to battle at several WWE PPV's. Jericho successfully defeated HBK in a Ladder Match to retain the World Heavyweight title.
An advertisement for next week's Raw announced that CM Punk will face Randy Orton one on one.
Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho (Last Man Standing Match)
HBK went for Sweet Chin Music right after the bell with Jericho falling to the mat. HBK punched away at him. Jericho whipped HBK to the corner, with HBK flipping down and clotheslining Jericho down. Michaels continued his attack. As HBK went for the elbow off the corner, Jericho stuck his knees up and was able to take the advantage. The ref counted as HBK eventually got to his feet. The two eventually went to the outside and Michaels jumped onto Jericho with the two landing in a pile. The ref counted as Michaels went back in the ring and Jericho got to his feet outside. Jericho tried to walk away up the ramp with HBK running up and jumping on his back. Michaels went for Sweet Chin Music on the ramp, but Y2J ducked it and was able to do a running bulldog, slamming HBK face first onto the ramp. Michaels finally got up at the 5 count as Jericho went to attack and Raw took a commercial break. Raw returned with Jericho knocked Michaels down near a United Kingdom cab car at the top of the ramp. Michaels was able to counter a Jericho attack and catapulted him into a fake mailbox set up at top of the ramp. Michaels slammed Jericho onto the hood of the cab car, then climbed onto its roof. Michaels went for a Piledriver, but Jericho countered it and put Michaels into Walls of Jericho on the roof of the car! Michaels writhed in pain but was unable to tap due to the rules. Jericho shoved Michaels off the roof of the car to the outside floor. The ref counted all the way to 9, but Michaels barely got up before 10. Jericho jumped off the car roof and HBK delivered a chop to his gut. HBK threw Jericho off the ramp then fought him near the crowd. Michaels used a camera on a beam to smash into Jericho's head, knocking him down. The ref made his count up to 8 with Jericho finally to his feet again. Michaels grabbed him and shoved him over the crowd barrier, then back to ringside. Michaels grabbed a Ladder from under the ring to bring into play. Jericho got up and ran over to kick the ladder into HBK. Jericho took the ladder and bashed it into HBK's head knocking him down for a count. HBK got up again and Jericho charged at him with the ladder. HBK dropped out of the way and Jericho rammed into the ringpost. Michaels threw the ladder into Jericho knocking him down near the commentators. Michaels tore the top of the commentators' table and tore the TV's out. HBK set Jericho onto the commentator table and then set the ladder up. HBK jumped off the top of the ladder and crashed on top of Jericho with an elbow. Both men were down and the ref started counting. Both men were up at 8. All of a sudden JBL rushed out but HBK managed to avoid him and toss him over the crowd barricade. Jericho seized the moment by using his title belt to smash into HBK's head. Michaels was up at 9 and caught Jericho with Sweet Chin Music. JBL came into paly and smashed a steel chair onto Michaels. The ref counted with both men down. It got to 8 and Jericho pulled himself up using the side apron cover. Michaels couldn't answer the count near the crowd barricade as he was layed out by JBL's steel chair shot.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Wrestlemania XXV Tickets on Sale!
Wrestlemania XXV tickets will be officially going on sale to the public on Saturday, November 8th at 10:00am CT (Central Time). The event will take place on April 5, 2009 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas at 5:30 PM. Join the WWE Universe in the biggest sports event of the world!
New Release! "Viva La Raza - The Legacy of Eddie Guerrero"
For all Eddie Guerrero fans out there! WWE is soon releasing a new Eddie Guerrero 3 disc set titled "Viva La Raza - The Legacy of Eddie Guerrero". The set includes some of Eddie's greatest wrestling moments. Below you will find the matches in the set.
Disc 1:
ECW World Television Championship Match
2 Cold Scorpio vs. Eddie Guerrero
ECW TV April 8, 1995
ECW World Television Championship Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. Dean Malenko
ECW Hostile City Showdown April 15, 1995
Eddie Guerrero vs. Shinjiro Otani
WCW Starrcade December 27, 1995
United States Heavyweight Championship Match
Ric Flair vs. Eddie Guerrero
WCW Hog Wild August 10, 1996
United States Heavyweight Championship Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. Chris Jericho
WCW SuperBrawl February 23, 1997
WCW Cruiserweight Championship Match
Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero
WCW Nitro November 10, 1997
WCW Cruiserweight Championship Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. Dean Malenko
WCW Starrcade December 28, 1997
Eddie Guerrero vs. Ultimo Dragon
WCW Slamboree May 17, 1998
Juventud Guerrera vs. Eddie Guerrero
WCW Nitro August 3, 1998
Psychosis vs. Eddie Guerrero
WCW Thunder June 24, 1999
Disc 2:
European Championship Match
Chris Jericho vs. Eddie Guerrero
WWF RAW April 3, 2000
King of the Ring Qualifying Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. Matt Hardy
WWF SmackDown! June 8, 2000
WWE Intercontinental Championship Match
Rob Van Dam vs. Eddie Guerrero
WWF Backlash April 21, 2002
WWE Intercontinental Championship Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. Jeff Hardy
WWE RAW April 29, 2002
No Disqualification Match
Edge vs. Eddie Guerrero
WWE SmackDown! September 26, 2002
WWE Tag Team Championship Match
Team Angle vs. Los Guerreros
WWE Backlash April 27, 2003
Latino Heat Parking Lot Brawl
John Cena vs. Eddie Guerrero
WWE SmackDown! September 11, 2003
Eddie Guerrero vs. Chavo Guerrero
WWE Royal Rumble January 25, 2004
WWE Championship Match
Brock Lesnar vs. Eddie Guerrero
WWE No Way Out February 15, 2004
Disc 3:
WWE Championship Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. Rey Mysterio
WWE SmackDown! March 18, 2004
WWE Championship Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. John "Bradshaw" Layfield
WWE Judgment Day - May 16, 2004
Steel Cage Match for the WWE Championship
JBL vs. Eddie Guerrero
WWE SmackDown! July 15, 2004
WWE Championship Series
Eddie Guerrero vs. Kurt Angle
WWE SmackDown! April 14, 2005
Steel Cage Match
Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero
WWE SmackDown! September 9, 2005
World Heavyweight Championship Match
Batista vs. Eddie Guerrero
WWE No Mercy October 9, 2005
Eddie's Final Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. Mr. Kennedy
WWE SmackDown! November 11, 2005
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Disc 1:
ECW World Television Championship Match
2 Cold Scorpio vs. Eddie Guerrero
ECW TV April 8, 1995
ECW World Television Championship Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. Dean Malenko
ECW Hostile City Showdown April 15, 1995
Eddie Guerrero vs. Shinjiro Otani
WCW Starrcade December 27, 1995
United States Heavyweight Championship Match
Ric Flair vs. Eddie Guerrero
WCW Hog Wild August 10, 1996
United States Heavyweight Championship Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. Chris Jericho
WCW SuperBrawl February 23, 1997
WCW Cruiserweight Championship Match
Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero
WCW Nitro November 10, 1997
WCW Cruiserweight Championship Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. Dean Malenko
WCW Starrcade December 28, 1997
Eddie Guerrero vs. Ultimo Dragon
WCW Slamboree May 17, 1998
Juventud Guerrera vs. Eddie Guerrero
WCW Nitro August 3, 1998
Psychosis vs. Eddie Guerrero
WCW Thunder June 24, 1999
Disc 2:
European Championship Match
Chris Jericho vs. Eddie Guerrero
WWF RAW April 3, 2000
King of the Ring Qualifying Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. Matt Hardy
WWF SmackDown! June 8, 2000
WWE Intercontinental Championship Match
Rob Van Dam vs. Eddie Guerrero
WWF Backlash April 21, 2002
WWE Intercontinental Championship Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. Jeff Hardy
WWE RAW April 29, 2002
No Disqualification Match
Edge vs. Eddie Guerrero
WWE SmackDown! September 26, 2002
WWE Tag Team Championship Match
Team Angle vs. Los Guerreros
WWE Backlash April 27, 2003
Latino Heat Parking Lot Brawl
John Cena vs. Eddie Guerrero
WWE SmackDown! September 11, 2003
Eddie Guerrero vs. Chavo Guerrero
WWE Royal Rumble January 25, 2004
WWE Championship Match
Brock Lesnar vs. Eddie Guerrero
WWE No Way Out February 15, 2004
Disc 3:
WWE Championship Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. Rey Mysterio
WWE SmackDown! March 18, 2004
WWE Championship Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. John "Bradshaw" Layfield
WWE Judgment Day - May 16, 2004
Steel Cage Match for the WWE Championship
JBL vs. Eddie Guerrero
WWE SmackDown! July 15, 2004
WWE Championship Series
Eddie Guerrero vs. Kurt Angle
WWE SmackDown! April 14, 2005
Steel Cage Match
Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero
WWE SmackDown! September 9, 2005
World Heavyweight Championship Match
Batista vs. Eddie Guerrero
WWE No Mercy October 9, 2005
Eddie's Final Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. Mr. Kennedy
WWE SmackDown! November 11, 2005
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
ECW Results 11-03-08
Bam Neely vs. Matt Hardy
Neely used his brawling style to take control on the ECW Champion and attempted a standing suplex on the champ. Hardy used his weight to escape it from the air, landing on his feet, then reversed into a neckbreaker. From here Matt began to gain momentum, hitting an elbow to the back of Neely's head, DDT's and more attacks. Hardy couldn't capture a pinfall and went to the top of the turnbuckle. Neely followed him up and eventually suplexed Matt off. Neely thought he had it won, as he picked up Matt and tried to ram him into the corner. Matt used his foot to prevent it and then turned it into a Twist of Fate for the win!
After the match, Finlay & Hornswoggle came down the ramp to see Hardy in the ring. Finlay told Matt it's about time they fought one-on-one for the ECW title, since Matt's defeated just about everyone else. As Matt was about to accept the challenge, Mark Henry and Tony Atlas came out to the ramp to interrupt. Henry said there's no way Finlay can just come out and get a title shot. The two exchanged words with Henry claiming Finlay's never defeated him. Just then, ECW GM Teddy Long came out to the ramp to intervene. Long said that Matt will defend his ECW title next week against whoever wins tonight's main event of Mark Henry vs. Finlay.
Ricky Ortiz vs. Jon Davis
Ortiz tried to add another victory to his ECW resume against amateur wrestler Jon Davis. In the match, Davis tried to suplex Ortiz, but Ortiz eventually countered with a suplex of his own. Ortiz went off the second turnbuckle and flew shoulder first into Davis, knocking him to the mat. Ortiz finished off his opponent with the Big O splash.
Matt Striker and Todd Grisham went over Evan Bourne's unfortunate injury during last week's Six Man tag match. Bourne did a flip off the ropes onto Bam Neely on the outside, but Bourne landed badly on his foot. The injury was originally thought to be a dislocated ankle, but later revealed torn deltoid muscles. Bourne will be out at least 4 months and may need surgery as well.
Jack Swagger came to the ring which had a trashcan, Singapore cane and table in it. Swagger began to disrespect the career of Tommy Dreamer, as he went over his history in ECW. Swagger then turned his attention to Tommy's wife, Beulah, saying that she should realize her husband is a failure. Swagger said Dreamer's kids can look up to Jack Swagger if they need a role model. All of a sudden, Dreamer came charging down the ramp and into the ring. Swagger rushed at him with the trash can, but Tommy kicked him in the gut. Dreamer grabbed the Singapore Cane and cracked it over Swagger's back causing him to jump out of the ring. Dreamer waited in the ring calling Swagger to come fight, but Swagger stayed on the outside.
Todd Grisham reviewed last night's Raw episode celebrating 800 episodes for the TV show. The highlight was the steel cage World Heavyweight title match between Batista & Chris Jericho. Batista used the power game early to slam and beat Jericho around the inner cage. Jericho capitalized on a knee injury to Batista, and at one point was using part of the steel cage cable system to hit Batista in the forehead repeatedly. Batista was bloodied up and unable to stop Jericho from escaping the cage. Jericho will now defend the title against John Cena at Survivor Series in Boston, MA.
Finlay vs. Mark Henry (#1 Contender's Match)
The winner of this match goes on to face Matt Hardy for the ECW title next week. At one point in the match, Hornswoggle got involved and Henry chased him around the ring. Finlay came to the outside and leapgfrogged Hornswoggle then jumped at Mark Henry. Henry caught him in a bear hug and slammed him against the ringpost. After tossing Finlay back in the ring, Henry put Hornswoggle in the ring as well. Henry prepared to splash onto both men and came off the ropes. Hornswoggle and Finlay managed to roll out of the way safely and Henry splashed down onto the mat. As the ref tried to make sure Hornswoggle got out of the ring, Finlay waited for Mark Henry to sit up and clocked him over the head with the shilaleigh. The ref turned back as Finlay was crawling over to make the winning pinfall.
Neely used his brawling style to take control on the ECW Champion and attempted a standing suplex on the champ. Hardy used his weight to escape it from the air, landing on his feet, then reversed into a neckbreaker. From here Matt began to gain momentum, hitting an elbow to the back of Neely's head, DDT's and more attacks. Hardy couldn't capture a pinfall and went to the top of the turnbuckle. Neely followed him up and eventually suplexed Matt off. Neely thought he had it won, as he picked up Matt and tried to ram him into the corner. Matt used his foot to prevent it and then turned it into a Twist of Fate for the win!
After the match, Finlay & Hornswoggle came down the ramp to see Hardy in the ring. Finlay told Matt it's about time they fought one-on-one for the ECW title, since Matt's defeated just about everyone else. As Matt was about to accept the challenge, Mark Henry and Tony Atlas came out to the ramp to interrupt. Henry said there's no way Finlay can just come out and get a title shot. The two exchanged words with Henry claiming Finlay's never defeated him. Just then, ECW GM Teddy Long came out to the ramp to intervene. Long said that Matt will defend his ECW title next week against whoever wins tonight's main event of Mark Henry vs. Finlay.
Ricky Ortiz vs. Jon Davis
Ortiz tried to add another victory to his ECW resume against amateur wrestler Jon Davis. In the match, Davis tried to suplex Ortiz, but Ortiz eventually countered with a suplex of his own. Ortiz went off the second turnbuckle and flew shoulder first into Davis, knocking him to the mat. Ortiz finished off his opponent with the Big O splash.
Matt Striker and Todd Grisham went over Evan Bourne's unfortunate injury during last week's Six Man tag match. Bourne did a flip off the ropes onto Bam Neely on the outside, but Bourne landed badly on his foot. The injury was originally thought to be a dislocated ankle, but later revealed torn deltoid muscles. Bourne will be out at least 4 months and may need surgery as well.
Jack Swagger came to the ring which had a trashcan, Singapore cane and table in it. Swagger began to disrespect the career of Tommy Dreamer, as he went over his history in ECW. Swagger then turned his attention to Tommy's wife, Beulah, saying that she should realize her husband is a failure. Swagger said Dreamer's kids can look up to Jack Swagger if they need a role model. All of a sudden, Dreamer came charging down the ramp and into the ring. Swagger rushed at him with the trash can, but Tommy kicked him in the gut. Dreamer grabbed the Singapore Cane and cracked it over Swagger's back causing him to jump out of the ring. Dreamer waited in the ring calling Swagger to come fight, but Swagger stayed on the outside.
Todd Grisham reviewed last night's Raw episode celebrating 800 episodes for the TV show. The highlight was the steel cage World Heavyweight title match between Batista & Chris Jericho. Batista used the power game early to slam and beat Jericho around the inner cage. Jericho capitalized on a knee injury to Batista, and at one point was using part of the steel cage cable system to hit Batista in the forehead repeatedly. Batista was bloodied up and unable to stop Jericho from escaping the cage. Jericho will now defend the title against John Cena at Survivor Series in Boston, MA.
Finlay vs. Mark Henry (#1 Contender's Match)
The winner of this match goes on to face Matt Hardy for the ECW title next week. At one point in the match, Hornswoggle got involved and Henry chased him around the ring. Finlay came to the outside and leapgfrogged Hornswoggle then jumped at Mark Henry. Henry caught him in a bear hug and slammed him against the ringpost. After tossing Finlay back in the ring, Henry put Hornswoggle in the ring as well. Henry prepared to splash onto both men and came off the ropes. Hornswoggle and Finlay managed to roll out of the way safely and Henry splashed down onto the mat. As the ref tried to make sure Hornswoggle got out of the ring, Finlay waited for Mark Henry to sit up and clocked him over the head with the shilaleigh. The ref turned back as Finlay was crawling over to make the winning pinfall.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Raw Results 11-03-08
It was a special night for Monday Night Raw. Tonight's show was the 800th celebration episode of Monday Night Raw. Raw opened with highlights from it's sixteen year history. Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler opened things up discussing the big tag match between Miz/Morrison and DX, as well as the Steel Cage match for the World Heavyweight title between Batista and Chris Jericho. Lawler said there will be a first tonight, a 16-diva tag team match.
Randy Orton came down to the ring to open the show. Orton discussed the ultimatum he gave to Shane & Stephanie McMahon last week, that either they fire Mike Adamle as GM, or Orton walks. Orton said he's not leaving until the McMahon's come out to address the issue. Orton left the ring and sat in a steel chair at ringside.
Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy vs. MVP & The Brian Kendrick
Michael Cole discussed the bitter rivalry earlier this year between Orton and Hardy. Highlights were shown where Jeff did a Swanton off the scaffolding down onto Orton to close out an episode of Raw. Both men left the arena on stretchers. As the match moved towards its finish, it was Matt Hardy against MVP. MVP was worn down and jumped to tag Kendrick. The referee was busy keeping Jeff Hardy out of the ring and didn't see Kendrick tag in. Kendrick began arguing with the ref, and then his bodyguard Ezekiel got up on the apron to argue as well. As the two were arguing, Matt delivered a Twist of Fate on MVP. Jeff climbed to the turnbuckle and jumped off for a Swanton Bomb onto MVP. Matt covered MVP. Jeff quickly rolled out of the ring, and as the referee turned he jumped down to the mat to count the pinfall.
A montage of various highlights was shown from the first episode of Raw back in 1993 at Madison Square Garden. Included in the footage were superstars such as Bobby "the Brain" Heenan, Shawn Michaels, Doink the Clown, Max Moon and Yokozuna.
Raw returned with highlights from the Razor Ramon vs. 1-2-3 Kid match on Raw back in 1993 (Episode #17). Kid did a reverse flip off the turnbuckle to crash down onto Razor and took the pin for a surprise victory.
8 Man Battle Royal
Included in the competitors: Cryme Tyme, Dibiase & Rhodes, Manu, Jamie Noble, William Regal and Snitsky. The winner of this match would receive an Intercontinental championship match next week on Raw. Current champ, Santino Marella, arrived down to the ring prior to the match along with his girl Beth Phoenix. Santino and Beth joined the commentators to watch the match. Early on Team Priceless was able to dump Snitsky over the top rope. Ted Dibiase then pushed Manu and Rhodes over to eliminate them. Next up, Noble went at William Regal near the ropes. Noble fell over the ropes but went onto the apron, then dropped onto the floor with his feet. Noble yanked Regal to the outside to begin beating him up, but the refs separated them and told Noble to head backstage. It came down to just Cryme Tyme versus Ted Dibiase. Dibiase was able to avoid their double team, then dumped JTG over the top rope as he charged at him. Dibiase and Shad started to fight, with Shad overpowering Dibiase. Shad tried for the running slam with Dibiase on his shoulder. Dibiase slid off Shad's shoulder and shoved him. Shad tried for a huge boot, with Dibiase avoiding it and shoving him into the ropes. Dibiase then hit a huge dropkick to knock Shad out of the ring. Dibiase thought he was the winner, but Regal was still legal. Regal came charging out of nowhere and shoved Dibiase over the top rope to take the win. William Regal is now the #1 Contender for Intercontinental title on next week's Raw.
A limo pulled up in the arena garage. The chauffeur opened the door and out stepped Shane and Stephanie McMahon. The two began walking and Stephanie told Shane he should handle this on his own, since he knows what to do. Shane said it's not how he planned to celebrate Raw's 800th, but headed on his way to the arena.
Raw returned to show footage from Episode #409 in 2001. Vince McMahon was discussing how he will own the contract for WCW at Wrestlemania, and will bury the organization. Just then, Shane came up on the Titantron from Panama City, live on WCW's Monday Nitro. Shane informed his dad that he now owned WCW as he had bought the company.
Orton got back into the ring to address the issue of Mike Adamle and how he put his health in jeopardy. Orton again demanded that either Adamle goes or he goes. Shane McMahon came down to the ring to talk to Orton. Shane told Orton he doesn't respond to threats and ultimatums well. Orton told Shane that his father would fire Adamle by now. Shane was about to start addressing the issue when Mike Adamle arrived to the ring to interrupt.
Adamle told Shane that every GM of Raw seemed to have an agenda, but he wanted to try to stay neutral. Adamle said the job of Raw GM corrupts individuals and he doesn't want it to happen to him. Adamle made the announcement as of this moment he is resigning as General Manager of Raw. Adamle shook Shane's hand and left the ring, walking up the ramp. Orton got on the mic and yelled to Adamle that he owes him an apology for last week. Shane said Orton is the one who owes the apology. Shane went on to say he spoke to Orton's doctors and he was medically cleared to compete. Shane told Orton he will therefore compete later tonight against CM Punk.
Footage of episode #778 was shown which included prerecorded videos from presidential candidates John McCain & Barack Obama.
Charlie Haas as (Bret the Hitman Haas) vs. Vladimir Kozlov
Haas came to the ring to Bret Hart's entrance song wearing full Hitman gear. Prior to the match, Haas got on the mic to tell Kozlov "the fans didn't screw Vladimir Kozlov, Vladimir Kozlov screwed Kozlov". In a very quick match, Haas had very little offense if any. Kozlov shoved Haas against the ropes then did a hip toss. Kozlov shoved Haas to the ropes then used a battering ram type move to knock Haas down to the mat.
Raw returned to show a replay of Batista defeating Chris Jericho for the World Heavyweight title at Cyber Sunday. Last week, Jericho invoked his rematch clause to set up tonight's Steel cage match. Backstage, Todd Grisham interviewed Batista asking about his level of confidence tonight. Batista said it took him a long time to win the title back and he's not about to lose it tonight. Batista said at the end of the night, Jericho's still going home empty-handed.
Episode #258 of Raw from 1998 was shown, where D-Generation X members HHH, Chyna, Roaddog, Billy Gunn and X-Pac invaded the enemy lines of WCW. DX rode a miniature tank around and HHH yelled out at the WCW fans in line using a megaphone.
Shawn Michaels and Triple H were shown backstage in DX gear heading out to the ring.
D-Generation X vs. The Miz & John Morrison
Prior to the match, Michaels and HHH forgot they had pyrotechnics as they took to the mics. As HHH was delivering the classic "Are you ready?" line, HBK said he wasn't ready. HBK had footage rolled on the Titantron of Miz and Morrison's mocking of DX last week on ECW. Shawn Michaels pointed out how big HHH's nose has gotten according to the footage. HHH said it's the camera because it puts on 10 pounds. Michaels then said nobody mocks his chaps, that's crossing the line. HHH brought up how Miz and Morrison were still in high school DX started revolutionizing the wrestling industry. HHH had several geeky B&W pictures of Miz and Morrison shown from high school. During the match, Miz and Morrison continually tried to mock DX arrogantly. At one point, HBK was knocked to the outside, leaving HHH alone to fight Miz & Morrison. Morrison did a mock version of HBK's Sweet Chin Music to kick HHH down to the mat. He tagged in Miz and the two did the DX crotch chops as they stood over HHH. Miz slapped HHH in he head, then set him up for a Pedigree. HHH was able to counter and flipped Miz over his back to the mat. Morrison rushed in to try to knock HHH down, but HHH ducked and Michaels was back on the apron to pull the rope down. Morrison fell out of the ring to the floor. In the ring, HBK entered and delivered Sweet Chin Music to Miz. A stunned Miz, turned and was kicked in the gut by HHH, then Pedigreed to the mat.
Backstage, JBL and Shane McMahon were watching Raw on a TV set. JBL proposed a business proposition to change as Mike Adamle had left Raw leaderless. JBL suggested he should be the new GM of the show. Shane said he'd consider it, but then said he felt a man of JBL's stature needs to be in a high profile match. JBL suggested he be in the Steel Cage match for the title. Shane said instead he'd have JBL facing The Undertaker.
Footage was shown from Episode #243 in 1998, involving the Stone Cold Steve Austin confrontation in the ring with Mike Tyson. Austin gave Tyson the double middle fingers causing the two to explode into a brawl. WWE refs and officials held the two apart as Vince McMahon yelled at Austin.
Mickie James, Candice Michelle, Maria, Kelly Kelly, Michelle McCool, Brie Bella, Eve Torres, Tiffany and Mae Young vs. Lena Yada, Layla, Katie Lea, Jillian Hall, Natalya, Victoria, Maryse & Beth Phoenix (16-Diva Tag Match)
Kelly Kelly started off against Beth Phoenix and was able to gain the upperhand. Kelly went over for a tag and Mae Young demanded to be tagged in. Mae came in and began to knock down the various heel divas as they each tried to get into the ring. All the divas started to get involved, and things moved outside the ring. Mae Young was looking out in the confusion and Beth Phoenix, still the legal diva, was able to steal a pin by rolling Mae up near the ropes.
Footage was shown from Episode #202 of Raw in 2002. Hollywood Hulk Hogan was in the ring causing a stir, when The Rock came down to the ring to interrupt. The Rock challenged Hogan to a headlining match for Wrestlemania and the two shared a classic staredown in the ring.
CM Punk vs. Randy Orton
Footage was shown from Unforgiven where Randy Orton delivered the punt kick to Punk's head, costing him the World Heavyweight title. Tonight's match saw Punk out for revenge. In the match, Punk gained the advantage on Orton as he sent him to the corner. Punk hit a running knee into Orton's face, then went for a bulldog, but Orton shoved him off causing Punk to hit the mat. Orton got down and waited for Punk to get up for the RKO. Out of nowhere, Ted Dibiase came charging into the ring and ran over to clothesline down Punk. Orton became enraged and saw Manu and Rhodes on the apron, then started screaming at them for interfering. Orton ran over with his Punt Kick to Dibiase's head. Dibiase fell over to the mat, and Punk rolled out of the ring. Rhodes and Manu got in the ring to check on Dibiase as the crowd chanted "R-K-O".
Raw returned to replay Orton's kick to Dibiase's head in the ring. During the break, Dibiase was taken away on a stretcher by paramedics. Backstage, Manu and Rhodes confronted Randy Orton for what he did to Dibiase. Orton said he was moments away from winning his first match back until Dibiase interfered. Orton said he was trying to kick some sense into their partner, then screamed at Manu and Rhodes to try something right now. Orton got in their faces, but Manu and Rhodes held off. Orton said they were smart and there might be hope yet.
Highlights of Episode #772 of Raw from 2008 were shown involving the Weigh-in between Big Show and Floyd Mayweather Jr. The weigh in ended with Big Show picking up Mayweather and tossing him out of the ring onto various WWE wrestlers.
Backstage, Stephanie McMahon was confronted by former GM Mike Adamle. Adamle said part of the problem he had being GM was that Stephanie was constantly contradicting everything Shane had told him. Adamle told Stephanie that motherhood hadn't helped her at all. Stephanie angrily told Adamle that controlling Raw is part of her birthright as a McMahon, then wished Adamle good luck. As Adamle left, Shane came in and told Steph he has a major Survivor Series announcement to make. Stephanie asked him to let her in on it, but Shane said to trust him, he'd handle it.
Footage was shown from Episode #475 of Raw in 2002, when Jeff Hardy faced Undertaker in a Ladder match for the WWE Undisputed Championship. Hardy baasehd Undertaker with a steel chair several times and began to climb the ladder. Taker was quickly back up and up the other side of the ladder where he chokeslammed Hardy off, then grabbed the belt hanging above the ring.
Former Raw commentator Jim Ross made his way down the ramp and joined his commentary partner Tazz for the next match.
JBL vs. The Undertaker
Undertaker began to dominate the match and had JBL up on his shoulder for a running slam. JBL escaped it and was able to come off the ropes to knock Undertaker down. The impact caused JBL to fall back and outside the ring. As the ref counted JBL out, all of a sudden Taker sat up Deadman style and gave JBL a look. JBL backed off up the ramp and the ref eventually counted him out. Undertaker stared out at him. Shawn Michaels came running down the ramp and tossed JBL into the ring. Undertaker was able to hit the Tombstone Piledriver to leave JBL layed out on the mat.
Backstage in an office, Chris Jericho was shown pacing. Shane McMahon came into the office and asked Chris what he wanted to talk about. Chris said he heard Shane has a Survivor Series announcement and assumed it's about the World Heavyweight title. Chris said since he'll be the champ after tonight it will involve him. Shane said that the match will be whoever is World Heavyweight champ defending the title against John Cena. Chris said he expects to be champ after tonight and will defend successfully at Survivor Series.
Footage was shown from Raw episode #304, were Stone Cold Steve Austin drove a Budweiser truck down to the ring and hosed down The Rock and Vince McMahon with beer in the ring. Austin climbed on top of the truck to pose as the fans went wild.
The arena was dark and when the lights came on, Kung Fu Naki was in the ring. Fu Naki started doing kung fun moves to his theme music. Hornswoggle appeared from under the ring and then came into the ring to start dancing. Next, the Boogeyman appeared from under the ring and came in the ring, and all 3 men started to dance around. From there, Jesse & Festus, Goldust, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Lillian Garcia and commentator Michael Cole all got into the ring to dance around to Fu Naki's theme music. Cole danced with Lillian and then Goldust started dancing with him. As the music stopped, Ron Simmons appeared at the top of the ramp. Simmons paused for a while before finally yelling out "DAMN!"
Footage was shown of Raw Episode #775 which was the farewell episode for Ric Flair. Various superstars came to the ring to say farewell to Flair including HHH, John Cena, Chris Jericho and Shawn Michaels.
Footage was shown from Episode #630 of Raw in 2005, the wedding ceremony of Edge & Lita. During the ceremony, Kane burst through the bottom of the ring and attacked the couple, destroying their wedding. Lita and Edge escaped, but Kane grabbed the minister and did a Piledriver on him.
Kofi Kingston & Rey Mysterio vs. Kane & Mark Henry
At a pivotal point in the match, Kingston had Henry in the corner and rammed into his gut. Kingston tried to whip Henry out of the corner, but Henry reversed it to whip Kofi into the corner. Henry rushed at Kofi to try to splash him, but Kofi kicked out of it. Kofi climbed the ropes and tried to jump off at Henry, but Henry caught him in the air. Mysterio came in and tried to help Kofi, but Kane took out Rey. Henry did the World's Strongest Slam on Kofi and then took the winning pinfall. After the match, Kane tossed Mysterio out through the ropes to the floor. Suddenly, The Great Khali's theme music came on, and Khali walked down the ramp with Runjin Singh. As Kane prepared to chokeslam Rey at the bottom of the ramp, Khali walked over and chopped Kane down. Khali got in the ring and beat Mark Henry up until he fell against the ropes. Rey got back into the ring and saw Henry, then ran across to do a 619. Henry stumbled back and Khali chopped him down. Khali smiled at Rey Mysterio who looked puzzled at what was going on.
Raw returned with Michael Cole introducing footage of the emergence of John Cena. John Cena's first match was against superstar Kurt Angle. Cena had an impressive debut although it was a loss. Cena's brothers and friends discussed how Cena had always been into hip hop, launching his rapper persona in WWE.
Backstage in an office, Stephanie told Shane to keep the surprises between them at a minimum since they run things together. Shane agreed and then remarked how their dad would be proud of them right now.
The steel cage began to lower down around the ring in preparation for the main event.
Footage was shown from Raw's Episode #761 in 2007, a Tribute to the Troops for the holidays. Various WWE superstars went overseas to do a special episode for the Troops serving and lifted their spirits.
Chris Jericho vs. Batista (World Heavyweight Title Steel Cage Match)
At one point, Jericho was crawling out the door and almost reached the floor, but the Animal pulled him back in. Jericho began to attack Batista's left leg where his knee had been hurt. Batista fought back and caught Jericho for a side slam off the ropes. The two continued battling with Batista about to deliver a Spinebuster. Batista's leg gave out and Jericho escaped the move. Jericho went for the Code Breaker, but Batista caught him in the air and tossed him against the cage wall/ropes. As Jericho used the ropes to get up, Batista ran at him for a Spear. Jericho avoided him and Batista crashed into the cage wall, falling down. Jericho took advantage and quickly climbed up the cage walland over. Jericho came down the other side of the wall near the door, and the Animal smartly opened the door and grabbed Jericho, preventing him from getting to the floor. The two men continued battling in the ring, eventually going up the cage wall towards the steel cables which lowered the cage down. Jericho pulled a metal piece off the cables and cage and started hitting Batista in the head with it. Batista began to bleed profusely and slumped down in the corner on the turnbuckle as Jericho managed to escape the cage and dropped to the outside, surprisingly re-claiming the World Heavyweight title. Jericho celebrated up the ramp with a sly grin holding up the belt as a bloody Batista still looked out of it in the ring. Chris Jericho is the new World heavyweight Champion.
Randy Orton came down to the ring to open the show. Orton discussed the ultimatum he gave to Shane & Stephanie McMahon last week, that either they fire Mike Adamle as GM, or Orton walks. Orton said he's not leaving until the McMahon's come out to address the issue. Orton left the ring and sat in a steel chair at ringside.
Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy vs. MVP & The Brian Kendrick
Michael Cole discussed the bitter rivalry earlier this year between Orton and Hardy. Highlights were shown where Jeff did a Swanton off the scaffolding down onto Orton to close out an episode of Raw. Both men left the arena on stretchers. As the match moved towards its finish, it was Matt Hardy against MVP. MVP was worn down and jumped to tag Kendrick. The referee was busy keeping Jeff Hardy out of the ring and didn't see Kendrick tag in. Kendrick began arguing with the ref, and then his bodyguard Ezekiel got up on the apron to argue as well. As the two were arguing, Matt delivered a Twist of Fate on MVP. Jeff climbed to the turnbuckle and jumped off for a Swanton Bomb onto MVP. Matt covered MVP. Jeff quickly rolled out of the ring, and as the referee turned he jumped down to the mat to count the pinfall.
A montage of various highlights was shown from the first episode of Raw back in 1993 at Madison Square Garden. Included in the footage were superstars such as Bobby "the Brain" Heenan, Shawn Michaels, Doink the Clown, Max Moon and Yokozuna.
Raw returned with highlights from the Razor Ramon vs. 1-2-3 Kid match on Raw back in 1993 (Episode #17). Kid did a reverse flip off the turnbuckle to crash down onto Razor and took the pin for a surprise victory.
8 Man Battle Royal
Included in the competitors: Cryme Tyme, Dibiase & Rhodes, Manu, Jamie Noble, William Regal and Snitsky. The winner of this match would receive an Intercontinental championship match next week on Raw. Current champ, Santino Marella, arrived down to the ring prior to the match along with his girl Beth Phoenix. Santino and Beth joined the commentators to watch the match. Early on Team Priceless was able to dump Snitsky over the top rope. Ted Dibiase then pushed Manu and Rhodes over to eliminate them. Next up, Noble went at William Regal near the ropes. Noble fell over the ropes but went onto the apron, then dropped onto the floor with his feet. Noble yanked Regal to the outside to begin beating him up, but the refs separated them and told Noble to head backstage. It came down to just Cryme Tyme versus Ted Dibiase. Dibiase was able to avoid their double team, then dumped JTG over the top rope as he charged at him. Dibiase and Shad started to fight, with Shad overpowering Dibiase. Shad tried for the running slam with Dibiase on his shoulder. Dibiase slid off Shad's shoulder and shoved him. Shad tried for a huge boot, with Dibiase avoiding it and shoving him into the ropes. Dibiase then hit a huge dropkick to knock Shad out of the ring. Dibiase thought he was the winner, but Regal was still legal. Regal came charging out of nowhere and shoved Dibiase over the top rope to take the win. William Regal is now the #1 Contender for Intercontinental title on next week's Raw.
A limo pulled up in the arena garage. The chauffeur opened the door and out stepped Shane and Stephanie McMahon. The two began walking and Stephanie told Shane he should handle this on his own, since he knows what to do. Shane said it's not how he planned to celebrate Raw's 800th, but headed on his way to the arena.
Raw returned to show footage from Episode #409 in 2001. Vince McMahon was discussing how he will own the contract for WCW at Wrestlemania, and will bury the organization. Just then, Shane came up on the Titantron from Panama City, live on WCW's Monday Nitro. Shane informed his dad that he now owned WCW as he had bought the company.
Orton got back into the ring to address the issue of Mike Adamle and how he put his health in jeopardy. Orton again demanded that either Adamle goes or he goes. Shane McMahon came down to the ring to talk to Orton. Shane told Orton he doesn't respond to threats and ultimatums well. Orton told Shane that his father would fire Adamle by now. Shane was about to start addressing the issue when Mike Adamle arrived to the ring to interrupt.
Adamle told Shane that every GM of Raw seemed to have an agenda, but he wanted to try to stay neutral. Adamle said the job of Raw GM corrupts individuals and he doesn't want it to happen to him. Adamle made the announcement as of this moment he is resigning as General Manager of Raw. Adamle shook Shane's hand and left the ring, walking up the ramp. Orton got on the mic and yelled to Adamle that he owes him an apology for last week. Shane said Orton is the one who owes the apology. Shane went on to say he spoke to Orton's doctors and he was medically cleared to compete. Shane told Orton he will therefore compete later tonight against CM Punk.
Footage of episode #778 was shown which included prerecorded videos from presidential candidates John McCain & Barack Obama.
Charlie Haas as (Bret the Hitman Haas) vs. Vladimir Kozlov
Haas came to the ring to Bret Hart's entrance song wearing full Hitman gear. Prior to the match, Haas got on the mic to tell Kozlov "the fans didn't screw Vladimir Kozlov, Vladimir Kozlov screwed Kozlov". In a very quick match, Haas had very little offense if any. Kozlov shoved Haas against the ropes then did a hip toss. Kozlov shoved Haas to the ropes then used a battering ram type move to knock Haas down to the mat.
Raw returned to show a replay of Batista defeating Chris Jericho for the World Heavyweight title at Cyber Sunday. Last week, Jericho invoked his rematch clause to set up tonight's Steel cage match. Backstage, Todd Grisham interviewed Batista asking about his level of confidence tonight. Batista said it took him a long time to win the title back and he's not about to lose it tonight. Batista said at the end of the night, Jericho's still going home empty-handed.
Episode #258 of Raw from 1998 was shown, where D-Generation X members HHH, Chyna, Roaddog, Billy Gunn and X-Pac invaded the enemy lines of WCW. DX rode a miniature tank around and HHH yelled out at the WCW fans in line using a megaphone.
Shawn Michaels and Triple H were shown backstage in DX gear heading out to the ring.
D-Generation X vs. The Miz & John Morrison
Prior to the match, Michaels and HHH forgot they had pyrotechnics as they took to the mics. As HHH was delivering the classic "Are you ready?" line, HBK said he wasn't ready. HBK had footage rolled on the Titantron of Miz and Morrison's mocking of DX last week on ECW. Shawn Michaels pointed out how big HHH's nose has gotten according to the footage. HHH said it's the camera because it puts on 10 pounds. Michaels then said nobody mocks his chaps, that's crossing the line. HHH brought up how Miz and Morrison were still in high school DX started revolutionizing the wrestling industry. HHH had several geeky B&W pictures of Miz and Morrison shown from high school. During the match, Miz and Morrison continually tried to mock DX arrogantly. At one point, HBK was knocked to the outside, leaving HHH alone to fight Miz & Morrison. Morrison did a mock version of HBK's Sweet Chin Music to kick HHH down to the mat. He tagged in Miz and the two did the DX crotch chops as they stood over HHH. Miz slapped HHH in he head, then set him up for a Pedigree. HHH was able to counter and flipped Miz over his back to the mat. Morrison rushed in to try to knock HHH down, but HHH ducked and Michaels was back on the apron to pull the rope down. Morrison fell out of the ring to the floor. In the ring, HBK entered and delivered Sweet Chin Music to Miz. A stunned Miz, turned and was kicked in the gut by HHH, then Pedigreed to the mat.
Backstage, JBL and Shane McMahon were watching Raw on a TV set. JBL proposed a business proposition to change as Mike Adamle had left Raw leaderless. JBL suggested he should be the new GM of the show. Shane said he'd consider it, but then said he felt a man of JBL's stature needs to be in a high profile match. JBL suggested he be in the Steel Cage match for the title. Shane said instead he'd have JBL facing The Undertaker.
Footage was shown from Episode #243 in 1998, involving the Stone Cold Steve Austin confrontation in the ring with Mike Tyson. Austin gave Tyson the double middle fingers causing the two to explode into a brawl. WWE refs and officials held the two apart as Vince McMahon yelled at Austin.
Mickie James, Candice Michelle, Maria, Kelly Kelly, Michelle McCool, Brie Bella, Eve Torres, Tiffany and Mae Young vs. Lena Yada, Layla, Katie Lea, Jillian Hall, Natalya, Victoria, Maryse & Beth Phoenix (16-Diva Tag Match)
Kelly Kelly started off against Beth Phoenix and was able to gain the upperhand. Kelly went over for a tag and Mae Young demanded to be tagged in. Mae came in and began to knock down the various heel divas as they each tried to get into the ring. All the divas started to get involved, and things moved outside the ring. Mae Young was looking out in the confusion and Beth Phoenix, still the legal diva, was able to steal a pin by rolling Mae up near the ropes.
Footage was shown from Episode #202 of Raw in 2002. Hollywood Hulk Hogan was in the ring causing a stir, when The Rock came down to the ring to interrupt. The Rock challenged Hogan to a headlining match for Wrestlemania and the two shared a classic staredown in the ring.
CM Punk vs. Randy Orton
Footage was shown from Unforgiven where Randy Orton delivered the punt kick to Punk's head, costing him the World Heavyweight title. Tonight's match saw Punk out for revenge. In the match, Punk gained the advantage on Orton as he sent him to the corner. Punk hit a running knee into Orton's face, then went for a bulldog, but Orton shoved him off causing Punk to hit the mat. Orton got down and waited for Punk to get up for the RKO. Out of nowhere, Ted Dibiase came charging into the ring and ran over to clothesline down Punk. Orton became enraged and saw Manu and Rhodes on the apron, then started screaming at them for interfering. Orton ran over with his Punt Kick to Dibiase's head. Dibiase fell over to the mat, and Punk rolled out of the ring. Rhodes and Manu got in the ring to check on Dibiase as the crowd chanted "R-K-O".
Raw returned to replay Orton's kick to Dibiase's head in the ring. During the break, Dibiase was taken away on a stretcher by paramedics. Backstage, Manu and Rhodes confronted Randy Orton for what he did to Dibiase. Orton said he was moments away from winning his first match back until Dibiase interfered. Orton said he was trying to kick some sense into their partner, then screamed at Manu and Rhodes to try something right now. Orton got in their faces, but Manu and Rhodes held off. Orton said they were smart and there might be hope yet.
Highlights of Episode #772 of Raw from 2008 were shown involving the Weigh-in between Big Show and Floyd Mayweather Jr. The weigh in ended with Big Show picking up Mayweather and tossing him out of the ring onto various WWE wrestlers.
Backstage, Stephanie McMahon was confronted by former GM Mike Adamle. Adamle said part of the problem he had being GM was that Stephanie was constantly contradicting everything Shane had told him. Adamle told Stephanie that motherhood hadn't helped her at all. Stephanie angrily told Adamle that controlling Raw is part of her birthright as a McMahon, then wished Adamle good luck. As Adamle left, Shane came in and told Steph he has a major Survivor Series announcement to make. Stephanie asked him to let her in on it, but Shane said to trust him, he'd handle it.
Footage was shown from Episode #475 of Raw in 2002, when Jeff Hardy faced Undertaker in a Ladder match for the WWE Undisputed Championship. Hardy baasehd Undertaker with a steel chair several times and began to climb the ladder. Taker was quickly back up and up the other side of the ladder where he chokeslammed Hardy off, then grabbed the belt hanging above the ring.
Former Raw commentator Jim Ross made his way down the ramp and joined his commentary partner Tazz for the next match.
JBL vs. The Undertaker
Undertaker began to dominate the match and had JBL up on his shoulder for a running slam. JBL escaped it and was able to come off the ropes to knock Undertaker down. The impact caused JBL to fall back and outside the ring. As the ref counted JBL out, all of a sudden Taker sat up Deadman style and gave JBL a look. JBL backed off up the ramp and the ref eventually counted him out. Undertaker stared out at him. Shawn Michaels came running down the ramp and tossed JBL into the ring. Undertaker was able to hit the Tombstone Piledriver to leave JBL layed out on the mat.
Backstage in an office, Chris Jericho was shown pacing. Shane McMahon came into the office and asked Chris what he wanted to talk about. Chris said he heard Shane has a Survivor Series announcement and assumed it's about the World Heavyweight title. Chris said since he'll be the champ after tonight it will involve him. Shane said that the match will be whoever is World Heavyweight champ defending the title against John Cena. Chris said he expects to be champ after tonight and will defend successfully at Survivor Series.
Footage was shown from Raw episode #304, were Stone Cold Steve Austin drove a Budweiser truck down to the ring and hosed down The Rock and Vince McMahon with beer in the ring. Austin climbed on top of the truck to pose as the fans went wild.
The arena was dark and when the lights came on, Kung Fu Naki was in the ring. Fu Naki started doing kung fun moves to his theme music. Hornswoggle appeared from under the ring and then came into the ring to start dancing. Next, the Boogeyman appeared from under the ring and came in the ring, and all 3 men started to dance around. From there, Jesse & Festus, Goldust, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Lillian Garcia and commentator Michael Cole all got into the ring to dance around to Fu Naki's theme music. Cole danced with Lillian and then Goldust started dancing with him. As the music stopped, Ron Simmons appeared at the top of the ramp. Simmons paused for a while before finally yelling out "DAMN!"
Footage was shown of Raw Episode #775 which was the farewell episode for Ric Flair. Various superstars came to the ring to say farewell to Flair including HHH, John Cena, Chris Jericho and Shawn Michaels.
Footage was shown from Episode #630 of Raw in 2005, the wedding ceremony of Edge & Lita. During the ceremony, Kane burst through the bottom of the ring and attacked the couple, destroying their wedding. Lita and Edge escaped, but Kane grabbed the minister and did a Piledriver on him.
Kofi Kingston & Rey Mysterio vs. Kane & Mark Henry
At a pivotal point in the match, Kingston had Henry in the corner and rammed into his gut. Kingston tried to whip Henry out of the corner, but Henry reversed it to whip Kofi into the corner. Henry rushed at Kofi to try to splash him, but Kofi kicked out of it. Kofi climbed the ropes and tried to jump off at Henry, but Henry caught him in the air. Mysterio came in and tried to help Kofi, but Kane took out Rey. Henry did the World's Strongest Slam on Kofi and then took the winning pinfall. After the match, Kane tossed Mysterio out through the ropes to the floor. Suddenly, The Great Khali's theme music came on, and Khali walked down the ramp with Runjin Singh. As Kane prepared to chokeslam Rey at the bottom of the ramp, Khali walked over and chopped Kane down. Khali got in the ring and beat Mark Henry up until he fell against the ropes. Rey got back into the ring and saw Henry, then ran across to do a 619. Henry stumbled back and Khali chopped him down. Khali smiled at Rey Mysterio who looked puzzled at what was going on.
Raw returned with Michael Cole introducing footage of the emergence of John Cena. John Cena's first match was against superstar Kurt Angle. Cena had an impressive debut although it was a loss. Cena's brothers and friends discussed how Cena had always been into hip hop, launching his rapper persona in WWE.
Backstage in an office, Stephanie told Shane to keep the surprises between them at a minimum since they run things together. Shane agreed and then remarked how their dad would be proud of them right now.
The steel cage began to lower down around the ring in preparation for the main event.
Footage was shown from Raw's Episode #761 in 2007, a Tribute to the Troops for the holidays. Various WWE superstars went overseas to do a special episode for the Troops serving and lifted their spirits.
Chris Jericho vs. Batista (World Heavyweight Title Steel Cage Match)
At one point, Jericho was crawling out the door and almost reached the floor, but the Animal pulled him back in. Jericho began to attack Batista's left leg where his knee had been hurt. Batista fought back and caught Jericho for a side slam off the ropes. The two continued battling with Batista about to deliver a Spinebuster. Batista's leg gave out and Jericho escaped the move. Jericho went for the Code Breaker, but Batista caught him in the air and tossed him against the cage wall/ropes. As Jericho used the ropes to get up, Batista ran at him for a Spear. Jericho avoided him and Batista crashed into the cage wall, falling down. Jericho took advantage and quickly climbed up the cage walland over. Jericho came down the other side of the wall near the door, and the Animal smartly opened the door and grabbed Jericho, preventing him from getting to the floor. The two men continued battling in the ring, eventually going up the cage wall towards the steel cables which lowered the cage down. Jericho pulled a metal piece off the cables and cage and started hitting Batista in the head with it. Batista began to bleed profusely and slumped down in the corner on the turnbuckle as Jericho managed to escape the cage and dropped to the outside, surprisingly re-claiming the World Heavyweight title. Jericho celebrated up the ramp with a sly grin holding up the belt as a bloody Batista still looked out of it in the ring. Chris Jericho is the new World heavyweight Champion.
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