June 2008 News Archive (Page 4)

Triple H starts off raw saying that the Age of Orton is broken. Randy Orton is gone - who is next? At that, John Cena comes out and asks HHH one question: “Are you ready?”

Jeff Hardy’s music plays and the high-flyer says that he’s in line for the title. He believes that the fans want to see, for the first time ever, Jeff Hardy vs. John Cena. Vince McMahon comes on the Titontron and announces it will be Cena vs. Hardy, with the winner taking on HHH at the Night of Champions.

Mr. Kennedy vs. Umaga
Kennedy attacks Umaga’s injured stomach. Kennedy lying against the announcer’s table when Umaga jumps off the ring, Kennedy moves making Umaga hit the table with his injured abdomen. Umaga gets counted out.
Winner: Mr. Kennedy

Paul Burchill then comes out and gives Kennedy a swinging neck breaker.

Vince McMahon comes out and talks about Million Dollar Mania. He loads $1 million into a clear plastic box and explains that you have to register at WWE.com in order to win the million. He says that he is doing it in order to bring in new people, as WWE relates to the Americana in all of us. He also needs to boost ratings, of course.

Santino Marella and Carlito vs. Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes (Special timekeeper: Roddy Piper!)
Piper distracts Morella and Hardcore gets him in the Alabama Slam. Carlito kicks Hardcore with Santino, who rolls up Holly.
Winner: Santino Marella and Carlito

JBL vs. Chris Jericho (Intercontinental Title Match)
Action taken outside of the ring as JBL grabs the chair and punches the ref. The ref calls for the bell. Y2J kicks JBL and he lands on the chair by the throat. Jericho grabs the chair but doesn’t use it. JBL is bleeding from the mouth has Jericho walks away with the title.
Winner: Y2J by DQ

Beth Phoenix and Katie Lea vs. Melina and Mickie James
Mickie James goes for a DDT, but Katie throws her off. Beth Phoenix hits Mickie from behind and goes in for the pin.
Winners: Beth Phoenix and Katie Lea

Lance Cade vs. Trevor Murdoch
Cade with a sitting powerbomb.
Winner: Lance Cade

John Cena goes back to check on Mickie James and says that he wants to apologize for the gossip that is going around. He gives Mickie something and says that she forgot it last night – it's her panties! She goes off to get checked out by the doctor while Cena downs an energy drink.

Jeff Hardy vs. John Cena
Jeff Hardy jumps off the top rope for an across the body rollover. Cena picks up Hardy and puts him in the FU for the 1-2-3.
Winner: John Cena

Here is the preview for WWE Monday Night Raw, courtesy of WWE.com:

While the Superstars who participated in One Night Stand last night are licking their wounds from the most Extreme pay-per-view in WWE history, everyone else is eagerly awaiting more details on Mr. McMahon’s Million Dollar Mania.

The WWE Chairman has promised to give more details on the giveaway on Monday Night Raw, including how you can win $1 million from Mr. McMahon himself. The Chairman has also scheduled a press conference for Tuesday afternoon, discussing the giveaway.

One person who is already a winner is Triple H, who successfully defended his WWE Championship against Randy Orton, but at great cost to their bodies. With both Superstars severely battered from their Last Man Standing Match, will the Legend Killer even be capable of rising again to compete against The Game?

Also at One Night Stand, John Cena defeated JBL in a First Blood Match, causing the Longhorn Loudmouth to bleed from the mouth after a brutal match. Will the self-made millionaire let his rivalry with Cena fall by the wayside after this defeat? While JBL had a bloody mouth to tend, Shawn Michaels was injured much more seriously, as he was literally unable to walk away from his Stretcher Match with Batista.

HBK has been injured before, necessitating extended recovery time spent away from WWE. What, if anything, will we see from The Showstopper on Raw, and how will he react to having his show stopped by The Animal?

Santino Marella has an upcoming match with Jimmy Kimmel Live!’s Cousin Sal on SmackDown. But as explained exclusively on WWE Mobile on AT&T, the Braggadocios Italian Superstar has something special in store for Sal’s training partner, WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper on Raw this week. What could Marella be planning for the living legend?

In his latest blog entry, Jim Ross acknowledges a ratings decline across WWE programming and says viewers can expect big changes in the future:

"I am anxious to see what changes are initiated on Monday Night Raw this week as it seems that several changes are rumored to be on their way. Last Monday’s lackluster TV rating for Monday Night Raw would certainly be reason enough to move these changes along as no one could ever be content with a 2.9 national cable rating.

"Personally, I am for longer match times and to see if some of the younger, talented individuals who have been developing, some for quite some time, can add to the mix and provide a "fresh feel" to the presentation. The announcers are talking less, which I have zero issues with quite honestly as it is television and not radio, but one could also make a case that the televised, talking segments could be more succinct as well. One man’s opinion.

"It’s time to "reshuffle" the deck as the old wrestling expression goes and attempt to create new stars involved in new issues which might give cause for "business picking up."

What do you think WWE should do to increase ratings?

The Associated Press published a story today that included new details regarding Vince McMahon's "Million Dollar Mania" giveaway. Here are the details:

- The promotion begins next week on WWE RAW (June 9).

- For a chance to win a part (but not all) of the $1 million, viewers must pre-register on WWE.com and then watch the beginning of WWE RAW each week to receive a special code, which viewers must tell McMahon if he calls them during the live broadcast.

- The code will change each week of the promotion and will not be revealed until the beginning of each episode.

- The cash will be given away as part of a "lengthy promotional sweepstakes", McMahon and the WWE told The Associated Press. "People can view this as my own version of an economic stimulus plan to benefit our viewers."

On the heels of last night's One Night Stand, here are a couple pieces of WWE news and notes:

• There has been talk of moving the WWE Women's Title to either ECW or SmackDown, though no official decision has been made just yet. Vince McMahon feels that both of those brands need something to distinguish them from what WWE Raw offers.

• WWE has removed the profile of The Undertaker from the SmackDown roster page. Looks like the company is doing the best job it can to sell the notion that he's truly banished.

During his match with Triple H at last night's One Night Stand pay-per-view, Randy Orton took a bad fall after being thrown over the top rope. During the broadcast you could hear Orton tell the referee about his injury.

After the match, Orton was immediately taken into a room backstage to be examined. He was then sent to the San Diego Medical hospital to determine the severity of the injury.

Orton was diagnosed with a broken left collarbone. It's unclear how long he'll be out, but don't expect Orton to be wrestling, at least, for a couple months.

Here's what went down on last night's WWE pay-per-view, One Night Stand...

Jeff Hardy defeated Umaga in a falls count anywhere match. They fought their way up a flight of stairs. Jeff Hardy went to the top and slid down the railing before diving onto Umaga in a great spot. Later, the pair fought their way outside the building and climbed onto 18-wheeler. Umaga followed and was booted off by Jeff, who followed up with a Swanton for the win.

Big Show defeated C.M. Punk and Chavo Guerrero (w/Bam Neely) and John Morrison (w/The Miz) and Tommy Dreamer in a Singapore Cane match. Big Show picked up the ringside steps to use them as a weapon, Morrison cut his legs out from under him and Show dropped the steps on his own head. Show was bleeding when he stood up.

Show was especially tough on Dreamer. He beat him with cane shots and then stood over him with one leg on top of Dreamer while making the pin. Are you excited for a Big Show vs. Kane feud?

John Cena beat JBL in a First Blood match. They brawled to ringside early and JBL struck John Cena with a mic, but no blood. Later, JBL rammed Cena head-first into the ring post. JBL picked up the ring steps and threw them toward Cena and missed. The announcers were quick to point out that the steps caused Show to bleed. Nice call.

Later, JBL rammed Cena into an exposed turnbuckle. Still no blood. JBL pulled out a chain, but Cena fought him off and hit the FU. Maybe he was hoping for internal bleeding. Cena got caught in the ropes and JBL pulled out a freaking bullwhip. No, really. He walked toward Cena, who kicked him in the gut. Cena broke free and locked in the STFU with a chain wrapped around JBL's neck. JBL bled from the mouth immediately and the ref called for the bell.

Beth Phoenix beat Melina in an "I Quit" match. Jim Ross noted that this was the first time there has been an "I Quit" match involving WWE Divas. Beth dominated the opening minutes of the match and then they took turn applying submission holds. Melina caught Beth in an arm bar. Beth sold the move for a while and then picked up Melina and tossed her across the ring. In the end, Beth locked Melina in the reverse cowgirl position until she gave up.

Batista beat Shawn Michaels in a stretcher match. Batista went Goldberg on everyone by spearing HBK and then doing the Goldberg followup jump and pose. Batista placed HBK on a stretcher. Chris Jericho ran out and shouted encouragement to Michaels. One of the two referees ordered Jericho to leave the ringside area.

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