On Raw last night, Vince McMahon stated that he's gonna to give the mother of his bastard son until September 10to reveal who the WWE superstar is; otherwise he'll file a lawsuit against her.
What makes this interesting is that the September 10 Raw will be in Green Bay, WI, the hometown of Ken Kennedy. It's been rumored for weeks that Vince's long lost son is, indeed, Kennedy - and this will begin a push towards the main event level for him.
Thanks to reader Adam B. for sending in the following Monday Night RAW report...Â
I attended Monday Night RAW in Boston and it was a great show. Here are some notes that the camera didnt catch:
The following report is courtesy of lordsofpain.net...
We begin with a review of last night's stunning win by John Cena over Randy Orton, with Cena retaining the coveted WWE Championship. After the recap, Orton's music hits, and the 3rd generation superstar is on his way down to the ring with quite a sour look on his face. Orton walks into the ring and grabs the mic. Orton says he spent the whole day in church, because he witnessed a miracle last night when Cena walked out the Champ again.
He says he had an epiphany... he had the match won, he should be champ, but the guy who needs to be praying isn't RKO, but John Cena... John Cena should thank God for what happened last night. John Cena should thank God that his career isn't over, because next time, he won't be so lucky. Orton demands a rematch. The crowd is split on cheers and boos here. Orton calls out Cena to either accept his challenge, or... Cena's music hits before Randy tells us what Cena's other option was. The Champ is here! Cena makes his way down to the ring, hugging his father at ringside. Cena holds up the belt, and it's mostly cheers, with some audible boos. Cena makes fun of Orton for asking for a rematch. He says "rematch, or what? You gonna stay out and whine all night?" Cena says Orton couldn't get the job done last night. With all the talk of killing legends and being a third generation superstar, at Summerslam, with everything on the line, and everything in his favor, Randy Orton still failed to get the job done. Cena said no hard feelings, because Randy has made a statement the past few weeks. Cena has a statement of his own: "The Champ is Here!"
Cena says Orton knows better than this; Orton lost, so other people move up. One man made his return last night, and that man might deserve a title shot first. He then gets a pop from the crowd for shouting out for the Boston crowd, saying tonight, the WWE Title is on the line: John Cena vs. TRIPLE H! This is what the people want. William Regal's music hits, and he says that Cena will not be facing Triple H tonight. Orton won't be facing Cena either. Although Cena isn't facing Triple H or Cena tonight, but another man of majestic stature: King Booker! Booker's music hits, and the King and Queen of Raw enter. Cena looks frustrated. Orton goes for the RKO on a distracted Cena, but Cena moves out of the way and Orton falls out of the ring. Cena smiles as King Booker leaves, and Orton fumes on his way up the ring, embarrassed and angry.
Mr. Kennedy v. Jeff Hardy
The two competitors square off with a tie-up. Hardy gets in a headlock, but Kennedy battles him to the corner, and they are seperated by the ref. The square off again with a tie-up, and once again Kennedy puts Hardy in the corner. A cheapshot by both men, and Jeff slaps Kennedy so hard he falls and crawls do the other corner. Back to his feet, Kennedy approaches Hardy and delivers punches and kicks to Hardy's face and midsection. The crowd is behind Hardy like crazy. Hardy puts Kennedy down with an aerial takedown. Another tie-up, and Kennedy knees Hardy, putting him down, into the turnbuckle, and then kicking Hardy several times. Hardy starts scrapping back, throwing closed fists and kicks, putting Kennedy into the ground of the corner. Kennedy gets back up, charges Hardy, but Hardy moves and Kennedy flies over the top rope and lands standing on the apron. Hardy dropkicks Kennedy in the shins sending Kennedy to the outside. Jeff then hits a baseball slide, and as soon as Kennedy gained his bearings on the outside, Jeff lands a plancha over the ropes onto Kennedy on the outside.
We're back with Kennedy in control with Hardy in a leg-vice. Hardy elbows his way out of it, but Kennedy throws Hardy into the ringpost. Kennedy hops outside, and torques Hardy's body around the ringpost. Kennedy gets back in and stomps a mudhole into a Hardy. Kennedy with a 2 count, and continues to work on Jeff. Hardy fires back, but catches a knee from Kennedy, and another near-fall by Kennedy. An abdominal stretch by Kennedy has Hardy screaming in pain, as Kennedy grabs the ropes for leverage. The ref catches it, but Kennedy takes his hand away. Hardy twists out of it, but catches a slam into the top turnbuckle, and is now in the tree of woe. Kennedy lifts Hardy up to the ropes, and gets behind him.
Hardy elbows Kennedy off the top rope, and then catches MASSIVE air on a whisper in the wind. Hardy with a russian leg sweep, then gets a pin combination for a 2 count. Hardy now in control, clotheslining Kennedy and slamming his head into the turnbuckle. Hardy with a double stomp on Kennedy, and he calls for the Swanton. Kennedy counters the Swanton by putting his knees up. That looked sick. As soon as Kennedy covers Hardy, Umaga's music hits! Kennedy gets out of the ring, looking at Umaga. Umaga lifts up Jeff Hardy and then stares off at Kennedy. Umaga then hits Hardy with a superkick to the face, and begins assaulting Jeff Hardy. Buttsmash and Samoan Spike on Hardy. Kennedy leaves in disbelief as Umaga goes nuts in the ring over a knocked out Hardy.
Your Winner: No Contest
Carlito says this is the coolest Cabana in history, and announces the Chairman, Mr. McMahon. "No Chance" hits and out comes Vinnie-Mac. VKM grabs the mic and says it's a pleasure to be on the Cabana. Carlito tells Vince "Happy belated Birthday." Vince says he turned 50 last week, and he's still growing - even his grapefruits. Vince says he realized that he doesn't need to be embarassed about his son, because he's Vince McMahon. He cannot be intimidated. Vince says he's going to sue the woman who is claiming this paternity suit if she doesn't turn over the name in 2 weeks. He will not be intimidated by her, or anyone else in the arena tonight. Suddenly, TRIPLE H'S MUSIC HITS! THE GAME IS BACK ON RAW!
Triple H makes his way to the ring amidst the loudest pop of the night. Vince tells the crowd to shut up, asking HHH what he's doing out there. Triple H asks him why he's giving him such a bad reaction. HHH says Vince has alot to worry about. Turning 75, worrying about crapping his pants, and this bastard son of his. HHH says on his time off, he searched the globe and found four women, who he has brought here tonight. HHH says Vince won't remember them very well, because it has been so long. The first is the woman that Vince had at Wrestlemania 3, thinking that she was Aretha Franklin. A giant black woman walks out. The next is the woman that Vince was with for many years, but hasn't seen her since he missed the target years ago. A lady with an eye-patch, One-Eyed Wendy walks out. HHH says Vince hit a hole in one. Vince says it was an accident that he poked her in the eye. The next woman is Carlito's sister. A lady walks out looking alot like Carlito, holding an apple. Carlito looks angry, and starts yelling in Spanish. Vince apologizes to Carlito, that Carlito was only 4 years old. HHH asks what gives, because Carlito's sister doesn't spit. The final woman comes out, HHH welcomes out "Francis," who everyone else knows as "Frank."
A transvestite walks out. HHH tells Vince not to look so upset. HHH asks them to raise their hands if they have had intimate relations with VKM. All four raise hands. HHH asks them to raise their hands if they have a child by VKM. One-Eye and Carlito's sister raise their hands. HHH says "now raise your hands if you have a penis," and the "Francis/Frank" raises his/her hand. VKM kicks all the women out. HHH says Vince is being mean, and that he should be worrying about his new problems. Vince asks "what new problems?" HHH says its all over the media. Vince is running an illegal rooster fighting ring. HHH says Vince hates animals, and that PETA is outside, waiting for him. A hilarious exchange happens quickly, with HHH naming animals that Vince hates, with Vince saying that he loves them. HHH finally names "cocks," to which Vince responds that he loves cocks. Vince realizes what he said, looks at HHH, says he hates him, and wishes he never came back. Vince leaves looking worried. Carlito pulls HHH around and says that he needs to respect the boss, or he'll put him on the shelf for another 8 months. HHH says he knows Carlito is upset, but he's a tough guy. He can spit apples and ...suck grapefruits. Carlito chews an apple up and spits it in HHH's face. Triple H wipes it away, smiles, and knocks Carlito down with a single blow to the head. Carlito is put into the ropes, and a HHH hits a spinebuster. Crotch-chop, Pedigree, and Carlito is down and out. Triple H sits on the beach chair, sips a coconut drink, and then gets back up to take in the cheers as the crowd cheers loudly.
World's Greatest Tag Team and Daivari v. Cody Rhodes, London, and Kendrick
London starts off against Daivari. Daivari in control with a bodyslam, but London recovers and takes in Kendrick. Double-team armdrag by London and Kendrick. Kendrick knocked down by an elbow to the sternum by Daivari, who tags in Haas. Haas with a huge belly to belly suplex on Kendrick. Kendrick gets his foot on the rope during a pin attempt, so Haas tags in Shelton. Shelton with a two count, and tags in Daivari. Daivari works on Kendrick, but misses an atomic drop when Kendrick flips over and dives to tag in Cody. Cody takes control, and hits a massive powerslam. A pin cover for 2 brings all teams in the ring. London and Kendrick throw Shelton and Haas over the top rope to the outside, and then do a double crossbody over the ropes, taking out WGTT. Daivari tries to put Cody into the corner, but Cody hits a back elbow, staggering Daivari. Cody gets to the top rope and hits a big cross-body for the win!
Your Winners: Cody Rhodes, London, and Kendrick
The Baltimore Sun recently interviewed Queen Sharmell...
Q: It appears that King Booker and you are really having a lot of fun playing the King and Queen. What is it like for you?
A: It is so much fun, and when you have fun doing your job, it doesnât seem like an actual job. Itâs an amazing thing because itâs another chance for my husband and I to bond. Itâs really delicate because we live and work together. Weâre around each other 24/7, so the fact that we are having so much fun just makes it all the better. Otherwise it would be a huge disaster.
Q: You mentioned being around each other all the time. The wrestling business is tough on marriages because guys are on the road and away from home so much, but you alluded to the fact that traveling together has it positives and negatives.
A: Exactly. And sometimes it does get tough. But the thing is, we keep everything in perspective. Our job is our job, but our marriage is our marriage. We put each other first, and we make sure that we totally respect each other. I also have a little hint for all the women out there: Just let the man think that heâs right even though you know that youâre right. That alleviates a lot of arguments right there.
Q: Does Booker ever slip into character around the house and become King Booker?
A: Oh, my gosh, almost every other second of the day. Heâs using this royal voice to talk to our dog and Iâm just sitting there shaking my head and slapping my forehead. Iâm like, âWhat are you doing?â But that goes back to he loves it so much. This is his passion and this is a great character. He loves portraying King Booker. We just have a lot of fun with it.
Follow our link to read the full interview with Sharmell.
Linda Hogan has released the following statement on behalf of her family, in regard to son Nick Bollea getting into a car accident last night:
"My son Nick and a friend were involved in a car accident last night. Nick suffered minor injuries and has been treated and released from the hospital. At this time, his friend, John Graziano remains hospitalized. Nick is currently at the hospital with John and his family.
His sole concern is for the well being of his friend. On behalf of my family, we ask that your thoughts and prayers be with John and his loved ones."
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MATCH 1: Kane vs. Finlay
Kane with uppercuts and nails an elbow to Finlay. Kane with a body slam and continues his assualt on the Irishman. Kane with knees to Finlay and spears Finlay in the corner. Kane chokes Finlay in the ropes with his knees. Finlay gets a boot up and goes up top but Kane clocks him and Finlay falls to the outside. Kane goes up top but Finlay pushes Kane and Kane lands hard rib first into the top turnbuckle. Finlay continues his assault on Kane's ribs with a reverse splash for a two count. Finlay applies a single legged Boston crab but Kane reverses with an enziguri! Kane with rights and nails a big boot. Knae with two running clotheslines in the corner and nails a sidewalk slam for a two count. Kane goes up top and nails a flying clothesline. Kane misses a clothesline in the corner and Finlay sits down on Kane's ribs for a two count. Finlay goes to the outside and brings out Cruiserweight Champion Hornswoggle.
Hornswoggle gets into the ring but Kane sits up and Hornswoggle freaks out and runs to the outside. Hornswoggle tries to run under the ring but Kane catches him and tosses him back into the ring. Kane goes to chokeslam Hornswoggle but Finlay stops him. Kane pushes Hornswoggle down and goes to chokeslam Finlay but can't because his ribs are giving him a hard time. Finlay reverses into a DDT for a two count. Finlay exposes the top turnbuckle to distract the referee and Finlay grabs his shilaleigh but Kane punches Finlay. Kane looks to grab the shilaleigh but the referee stops him and gives it to the ring announcer. As the referee does this Honrswoggle hands Finlay another shilaleigh and Finlay nails Kane in the head with it! Finlay rolls up Kane and grabs the tights but only gets a two count. Finlay misses Kane and goes shoulder first into the ring post and Kane nails the chokeslam for the win!
Winner: Kane
MATCH 2: Triple Threat Match for the Intercontinental Championship:
Umaga with a right hand to Kennedy and then one to Carlito. Carlito spits out his apple he had in his mouth after that punch. Umaga irish whips Carlito hard into the corner and Carlito and Kennedy roll to the outside. Carlito attacks Umaga from behind after a distraction from Kennedy but it doesn't work that well. Kennedy holds unto Umaga's leg and Carlito nails a dropkick sending Umaga to the outside. Kennedy places Umaga back first into the steel steps and kicks Umaga right into his shoulder like his did Bobby Lashley a few weeks back. In the ring, Carlito with a roll up to Kennedy and grabs the ropes but the referee notices it and stops the count at two. Carlito with a springboard back elbow for a two count. Kennedy counters and nails a forward russian leg sweep. Umaga catches Kennedy and pulls Kennedy back first to the outside.
Umaga with a front slam to Carlito. Umaga goes up top and nails a headbutt to Carlito. Umaga punches Carlito down into the corner and Kennedy pulls Carlito out of the way and Umaga splashes the ring post. Kennedy grabs a moniter and nails Umaga in the head with it! Carlito knocks Kennedy off the apron and covers Umaga for a two count. Carlito then pleads with Kennedy that they should work together. Carlito and Kennedy go to suplex Umaga but Umaga counters and suplexes both Carlito and Kennedy! Umaga clotheslines both men. Umaga with a samoan drop to Carlito and a spinning sidewalk slam to Kennedy. Umaga with a thrust kick to Carlito and then nails his running knee in the corner. Kennedy low bridges the ropes and Umaga is sent to the outside. Kennedy nails the Kenton splash and covers but Umaga breaks up the count. Umaga then nails Kennedy with the samoan spike for the win.
Winner: Umaga
MATCH 3: Chavo Guerrero vs. Rey Mysterio
Rey Mysterio is covered wiith silver body paint. Rey pushes Chavo as a Chavo sucks chant breaks out. Chavo goes for Rey's knee but Rey pushes him off. Rey with a quick takedown to Chavo but Chavo bridges out and Rey rolls through and nails an arm drag. Lock up and Chavo kicks at Rey's knee again. Rey moves and Chavo dropkicks through the ropes! Rey nails a front flip splash unto Chavo! In the ring, Rey with kicks to Chavo's knee and nails a baseball slide to his knee. Rey goes up top and nails a hurricanrana. Rey goes up top again but Chavo pushes Rey forcing him into the tree of woe position. Chavo works away on Rey's knee. Chavo covers Rey for a two count. Chavo applies a stretch muffler submission hold and Rey counters into a headscissors takedown. Chavo with a submission hold and bridges down on his back while applying a leg hold. Rey counters this time with an enziguri.
Chavo falls on the second rope and Rey goes for the 619 but his knee gives out on him. Chavo applies a single legged Boston crab but Rey makes it to the bottom rope. Rey counters with a splash for a two count. Rey goes to the apron and Chavo punches away at him. Chavo goes up top but Rey this time puts Chavo in the tree of woe and begins kicking away at his knee. Rey ducks and Chavo is sent through the ropes. Rey with the seated senton to Chavo on the outside. Rey jumps the ropes and nails another seated senton. Chavo with a sunset flip but Rey rolls through and nails a kick to Chavo's head for a two count. Rey reverses Chavo with a spinning DDT for another two count. Rey goes up top but misses a crossbody! Chavo nails the gory bomb but only gets a two count! Rey kicks away at Chavo and drop toe holds him and goes for the 619 again but Chavo ducks and nails Rey with two amigo suplexes. On the third Rey reverses with a spinning hurricanrana which sends Chavo into the ropes. Rey nails the 619 and jumps the ropes and finishes off Chavo with a big splash for the win!
Winner: Rey Mysterio
MATCH 4: WWE Diva Battle Royal
Women's Champion Candice Michelle comes out looking amazing. She is seated in a king/queen like chair with peacock feathers in front of the announcers table. All the WWE Divas come out.
Brooke chokes Maria in the ropes and Maria tries to toss Brooke out but she hangs on. Beth body slams Brooke over the top rope to the outside. Brooke is eliminated. Maria with a boot choke to Jillian in the corner. Jillian forced Maria to do the splits in the ring. Maria goes for a hurricanrana but Jillian counters and puts Maria on the apron. Jillian spears Maria off the apron and she is gone. Maria is eliminated. Victoria tosses Layla to the outside. Layla is eliminated. More fighting ensues with lots and lots of screaming. Beth with elbows to Kelly and Torrie. Jillian goes to eliminate Mickie but Mickie hangs on. Kristal kicks Victoria through the ropes. Victoria is eliminated. Mickie gets Kristal and puts her on the apron and tries to eliminate her. From behind Michelle goes to attack Mickie but Mickie moves and Michelle knocks Kristal off the apron. Kristal is eliminated. Beth and Torrie throw Kelly through the ropes. Kelly Kelly is eliminated. Mickie with an elbow and goes for a hurricanrana to Jillian but Jillian puts Mickie over the top rope but Mickie hangs onto Jillian. Torrie comes from behind and pushes Jillian over the top rope.
Jillian Hall is eliminated. Melina then kicks Mickie off the apron. Mickie James is eliminated. Melina chokes Torrie in the corner and nails a sit down splash to Torrie Wilson. Michelle with a thrust kick to Melina. Michelle and Torrie double clothesline Melina over the top rope. Melina is eliminated. Candice has a big smile on her face. Michelle and Torrie nail a double clothesline to Beth. Beth counters Torrie and tosses over to the outside. Torrie Wilson is eliminated. Michelle with uppercuts to Beth but Beth catches Michelle and just throws her over the top rope! Michelle McCool is eliminated.
Winner: Beth Phoenix
MVP's music hits and he makes his way to the ring along with an ice chest. MVP says no one bought a ticket tonight to see the WWE Divas, but instead to see MVP. MVP says back when he was poor he would drink beer, but now that he's rich he only drinks beverages that suit him. MVP challenges Matt Hardy to a beer drinking contest. Matt Hardy makes his way out to the ring. MVP hands Matt a beer as a we want Austin chant breaks out. Hardy says at Saturday Night's Main Event MVP bailed out on their boxing match, giving Matt a substitute. So tonight Matt gets to pick a substitute of his own... Stone Cold Steve Austin! Austin makes his way to the ring and has a quick beew with Matt. MVP hands Austin a beer and Stone Cold nails a stunner to MVP. Then Austin celebrates by drinking. And drinking. And drinking.
WrestleMania 24 promo is shown.
The son of Hulk Hogan was seriously injured in a car crash last night.
A Toyota Supra driven by Nick Bollea was traveling at a high rate of speed at approximately 7:30 p.m., Clearwater Police spokesman Wayne Shelor said. Bollea, which is Hogan's real name, lost control and hit a raised median. The car flipped around, and the back end hit a palm tree.
"The car was destroyed," Shelor said.
Bollea and an unidentified male passenger were extricated from the car by paramedics, Shelor said. Then they were airlifted to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg. Their official conditions were not immediately available, but Shelor described the injuries of both men as serious.
The crash occurred on State Route 60, a main drag through downtown Clearwater. The road had to be shut down in both directions for several hours.
Alcohol is not believed to have played a part in the crash. The crash seems to have been caused by excessive speed, Shelor said.
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JBL and Michael Cole make their way to the ring, the opening video is shown and everyone gets a little deafer from the pyrotechnics. Vince McMahon and Jonathan Coachman are out first, still trying to figure out who Vinceâs bastard son is. Kaneâs pyro goes off and damn near gives me a heart attack â heâs on his way to the ring to tell Vince he thinks heâs his son and to also demand a match with Finlay. Finlay and Batista is our main event for the evening, so McMahon adds Kane vs. Finlay to the SummerSlam card.
MATCH #1: Chris Masters vs. Chuck Palumbo
Personally, I think the âMasterpieceâ gimmick is about as dead in the water as could be, and Palumboâs biker get-up isnât doing anything for me either. Heâs looks like the âAmerican Badassâ version of Undertaker, only not nearly as warmly received by the crowd. He got little to no pop, even when he defeated Masters with some kind of crucifix powerbomb variant.
MATCH #2: Funaki vs. Chavo Guererro
Not much to say about this match. Chavo comes to the ring with a mannequin head that has a Rey Mysterio mask on it, then does his best Al Snow impression. Chavo would be disqualified after failing to obey the refâs orders, and he then put the Mysterio mask onto Funaki and tried to take out his knee.
MATCH #3: Jamie Noble vs. Jimmy Wang Yang
Iâd like to see these two have a match that went 20 minutes or more; theyâre both more than capable of having fantastic matches, itâs just that more often than not theyâre relegated to 5 minute bouts like this. It was good for what it was worth, though, and Noble went over but seemed to be more concerned with whether or not Hornswoggle was under the ring.
MATCH #4 â WWE Tag Team Championship: Deuce & Domino w/ Cherry (c) vs. Shannon Moore & Eugene
Eugene got one of the bigger pops of the night, even though I was under the impression audiences had begun to turn on him a bit as of late. No real question what happened here; Deuce & Domino retain.
1-ON-1 BASKETBALL CHALLENGE: MVP vs. Matt Hardy
Before this took place, there was a backstage segment where MVP put himself over to Teddy Long saying he could beat all the current SD! brand champions. Teddy then one-upped him by saying he guessed MVP thinks he could take the tag team championships by himself, but MVP backpedals then says heâll tag with the next person to walk in Teddyâs office to take on Deuce & Domino. In walks Matt Hardy, and Teddy makes the match for next week: MVP & Matt Hardy vs. Deuce & Domino.
To start the basketball challenge, MVP again put himself over with how great he is at basketball, saying heâs friends with Shaq and D-Wade of the Miami Heat, only to miss an easy layup. Matt Hardy makes his entrance and starts the challenge by throwing the ball directly into MVPâs face. While heâs recovering Deuce and Domino attack and beat down the pair of them, the idea being to create some sort of chemistry between Hardy & MVP working as a team.
Thanks to Wrestling Post reader Adam B. for sending in the following results...
Match 1: Mix tag team match: Robert Rhoode and Ms. Brooks vs. Kaz and Gail Kim
The match was not lengthy and was only shown on TV for about two minutes. Rhoode clothelines Kaz over the rope and he goes with him. Kim small packages Brooks and picks up the win. After the match, Roode screams at Brook for costing him the match. Kaz then goes after Roode throws him outta the ring and tells him he doesent know how to treat a lady.
Match 2: Ron Killings vs. Eric Young
"The Truth" comes in the ring with a chair a few minutes in, the ref tells him to put it down and as they are arguing Young dropkicks the chair into his face. After this Young grabs the chair himself, but the ref takes it away at the last second. Later in the match Young goes to the top and Killings pushes the ref away and then nails him with the chair for the pin. Pacman Jones then comes out and spraypaints the word "PAC" on his back.
Main Event: The Steiners vs. Kurt Angle w/Karen Angle
With the Steiners dominating, Team 3D came out and 3D's Rick Steiner as the ref is distracted by Karen Angle. Kurt Angle quickly realizes and pins Rick for the win. After the match, Bubba and Dvon 3D Scott and put Rick Steiner through a table with a powerbomb from the top rop.
Overall, the show was a 6/10. The matches were decent, but with iMPACT just one hour, there's not enough time to developanything. Looks like they are pushing it to two hours in late September and may give WWE a run for its money.... possibly.
