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WWE Results: Monday Night Raw, 7-14-08

matt@iscribelimited.com (Rock Bottoms) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:16:39 EST

Here's what went down on WWE Raw last night...

Shane and Stephanie McMahon address the chaos over the past two weeks on RAW. They want everyone to work together.

Fron there, we immediately cut to Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho beating on each other in front of the ring. As soon as the refs get them separated, the arena explodes with pyro and Kane walks to the ring. Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler stand up and look ready to run, as Kane makes his way to the announce table holding a bag. Kane looks at the two announcers and says he is sorry.

Mickie James vs. Katie Lea Burchill w/Paul Burchill
Mickie James wins with a flying Thesz press.

Kofi Kingston vs. Paul Burchill
Kofi Kingston hits his big leg drop on Burchill who is laid out in the center of the ring. Katie Lea gets up on the apron, but Mickie James pulls her down and they fight at ringside. Kofi hits his spin kick on Burchill to get the pinfall and the win.

Back from commercial, Kane is backstage with CM Punk. Kane says deep down inside, he knows he is dead. He tells Punk that they have been partners before, but tonight he needs him in the ring one-on-one. Punk says he has a huge match in a few days. Kane says it's not about the title, he needs this. Punk says he needs to prove to everyone that he is not a fluke and says Kane is on, he's got his match. Punk asks Kane what's with the bag he's holding? Kane just laughs and walks off.

Santino Marella vs. Beth Phoenix
Beth slams Marella to the mat. Santino recovers, and charges Phoenix in the corner. Beth dodges it and then rolls up Santino. Beth Phoenix gets the three count.

Kelly Kelly comes to the ring for a match, but instead of an opponent, Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase come to the ring. They tell her they don’t care she had a match, and tell her to leave. Cody says he and Ted aren’t bad, they are realistic. Ted says they are the future whether you like it or not. Hacksaw Jim Duggan interrupts the champs.

He comes to the ring with something to say from the heart. Hacksaw says he has always respected the people that paved the way. As performers they are great, but they have to grow up. Hacksaw is about to leave, but Cody wants him to stick around. Cody says he sees a 54 year old guy in gym shorts trying to relive the glory days, but those glory days weren’t that glorious. Ted asks Duggan if he thinks he has what it takes to be a champion. Ted says Duggan is pathetic and needs to grow up.

Kane vs. CM Punk
CM Punk goes for the GTS, but can't lift Kane. Kane grabs his throat for the choke slam but Punk blocks it by kicking Kane. Punk ends up getting knocked to the floor outside the ring as Kane follows. Punk throws Kane into the ringpost as the ref counts down. Punk comes off the apron and drops Kane on the floor with a bulldog. CM Punk makes it back in the ring at the count of 9 as the referee counts out Kane.

After the match, Kane flips out again and starts throwing chairs and stuff into the ring. Kane enters the ring as the referee runs off. Kane attacks Punk and starts pummeling him. He puts a steel chair around Punk's neck and climbs the top rope. Batista's music hits and he charges the ring, dropping Kane with a spear. Batista grabs the steel chair and hits Kane in the head with it, sending him to the floor. Batista picks Punk up to his feet. Punk extends his hand to Batista. Batista tells him he's not his friend and saved him because he wants him healthy this Sunday.

Chris Jericho vs. Paul London
London gets caught on the ropes as Jericho continues to punish him and taunt him. London manages to hit a spin kick on Jericho and another kick to the face. London misses a plancha move off the rope and Jericho runs him over with a big clothesline. Jericho continues to beat on London and starts talking trash to Shawn Michaels. Jericho locks on the Walls of Jericho for the victory.

John Cena and Cryme Tyme vs. JBL, Cody Rhodes, and Ted Dibiase
After the break, Rhodes is facing off with Shad. JBL gets the tag, and knocks John Cena off the apron. JBL connects with a short-arm clothesline. Cody tags in and slams into Shad's arm from the top. Shad blocks a bulldog, but Rhodes is up first knocking Cena off the apron. Dibiase tags back in, peppering Shad with punches. Shad gets back to his feet, and Cody is back in the ring. Cody misses a moonsault, allowing Cena to get the hot tag. Cena takes down Rhodes with shoulder blocks and clotheslines.

Dibiase is slammed to the mat and gets the five knuckle shuffle. JBL takes off, and Dibiase is F-U’ed. Cena follows with a throwback on Rhodes, and then a flying leg drop. Cena locks in the STF-U, before Rhodes can tap JBL kicks Cena in the head, getting disqualified.
Winner via DQ: John Cena and Cryme Tyme

JBL walks away, but Cena gives chase. JBL takes off through the back into the parking lot. Cena follows, cautiously. Cena can’t find JBL, but decides to investigate a little further. JBL jumps Cena with a tire iron, and sets him up against a parked car. Bradshaw gets into his car and attempts to ram Cena, but when the car hits, Cena is gone. JBL looks at the damage and the show goes to black.

WWE Results: Monday Night Raw, 7-7-08

matt@iscribelimited.com (Rock Bottoms) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:10:23 EST

WWE Raw opens with Vickie Guerrero sitting in the middle of the ring in a wheelchair. CM Punk walks down to the ring, and Vickie says that Edgeâs demise was due to CM Punk beating him.

Vickie stands up and slaps him. CM Punk tells Vickie that sheâs got a one way ticket back to Smackdown. JBL runs out and says that he should be champ, challenging Punk to a match. John Cena comes out and tells JBL that we donât play the âblame gameâ on Raw, and to go back where heâs from. JBL says that since there is no McMahon there tonight, it will be Cena vs. JBL for the #1 Contendership for the next PPV against CM Punk.

Batista comes out and says that he wants a piece of Punk. Cena changes the match to a triple threat match for the contendership at the Great American Bash. Kane comes down and says that he wants to get in as well, so CM Punk proposes a âFatal Four Way.â The match is set for tonight's main event.

Rey Mysterio vs. Santino Marella
Ray hits a 619 on Marella, followed by the top rope for a spash and the pin.
Winner: Mysterio

Layla and Jillian Hall vs. Kelly Kelly and Mickie James
Jerry Lawler says Kelly Kelly is like a museum âtouch with your eyes and not your hands!â Kelly Kelly sits on Jilians shoulders and crouches down for a victory roll.
Winners: Mickie James and Kelly Kelly

JBLâs limo arrives. The doors lock and JBL looks puzzled. Cena comes out of the back of the car and says that the limo wonât pass inspection, but that he knows two guys who can fix cars quick: Cryme Tyme comes out from the limo. Cryme Tyme smashes the mirror with a bat and smashes a hole in the windshield, destroying the limo.

CM Punk vs. Snitsky
Punk slingshots over the top rope onto Snitsky for the crossarm block. CM Punk with GTS on Snitsky.
Winner: CM Punk

HBK comes out and says that he accepts the match against Jericho at GAB.

Charlie Haas vs. Kofi Kingston

Kingston hits his double leg drop move to the chest of Haas. Kingston connects with his spinning kick to the face and covers Haas for the 3 count. Kofi Kingston defeats Haas with a spin kick to the face.
Winner: Kofi Kingston

Cena vs. JBL vs. Batista vs. Kane
Batista spearÂ Kane at the end to win. Batista will face CM Punk at the Great American Bash.
Winner: Batista

Kane flips out and attacks the stage crew. He grabs Michael Cole for a choke slam and Lawler attacks Kane from behind to try to save Cole. Kane ends up attacking Jerry, leaving him helpless in the ring as the show ends.

WWE Results: Monday Night Raw, 6-30-08

matt@iscribelimited.com (Rock Bottoms) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:27:53 EST

We're still traumatized by the awful injury to Vince McMahon last week. Hopefully, we can keep it together as we sum up last night's WWE RAW...

- Shane McMahon appears from WWE Headquarters. He talks about his father experiencing an accident last week. Shane said in respect of his father's privacy, they will not reveal his condition or anything else at this time. Shane asks WWE employees to pull together during this time of uncertainty.

- Jim Ross is on his way out to the ring. JR gets a big reaction from his hometown crowd. He gets into the ring and salutes the thousands of fans in attendance tonight. He said he is excited about a new journey he is embarking on as the new play-by-play voice for Friday Night Smackdown. He thanks Jerry Lawler and says he is a special guy. JR calls his time on WWE Raw an amazing run. He thanks everyone for being here tonight and encourages everyone to eat some more BBQ when Edge's music hits.

Edge appears with the world title over his shoulder and Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder close behind him. Edge has a big smile on his face as his pyro goes off. Edge said when he heard JR was having a farewell speech tonight, he just had to make an appearance. He said JR's arrogance never ceases to amaze him. Edge said instead of JR yelling "Stone Cold! Stone Cold! Stone Cold!" it will now have to be "Edge Wins! Edge Wins! Edge Wins!"

He asks Hawkins and Ryder to escort JR out of the building. JR walks out and leaves the ring. Edge says his farewell speech is officially over as JR leaves the ring with Hawkins and Ryder right behind him.

Edge remains in the middle of the ring as the fans boo him again. He said now that he took care of that he did have a reason to be here tonight. Edge wants to point out to all the Raw viewers that this "flagship show" doesn't have a General Manager... unlike his show that has the greatest GM in history, his fiancee, the love of his life, Vickie Guerrero. He said she is resting comfortably and thanks the fans for asking. Edge said this show is also missing The Undertaker. He adds the entire WWE Universe is missing him since he banished him from the entire WWE and adds your welcome.

Edge said there is one other thing this show is missing, oh yeah, a World Champion. He said he wanted to come here tonight to let John Cena, Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio or Batista know they will never have a shot at his World Heavyweight Championship. Edge says unless there is another Draft, fans will never see him on Monday night's ever again. He drops the mic and as he gets to the top of the ramp, Batista's music hits and Edge stops. Edge turns around and Batista walks out. Batista stares Edge down. Batista goes after Edge and chases him around the ring. Batista catches Edge and gets in a few rights. Batista picks up Edge and drives him into the ring barricade and the ring. Batista then sends Edge into the steel ring steps. Batista gets Edge up for a Batista Bomb and connects. Michael Cole said this was not about the World Title tonight but rather about retribution. Batista stands over a lifeless Edge, stares him down and then leaves the ring.

As Batista walks up the ramp, CM Punk's music hits and he runs down with his briefcase in hand along with a referee. The referee orders Lilian Garcia to say that the following match is for the World Heavyweight Championship. The bell rings and here we go.

World Heavyweight Championship Match: Edge (c) vs. CM Punk
CM Punk picks up Edge and connects with the GTS! Punk hooks the leg and gets the pinfall! We have a new World Heavyweight Champion!
Winner: CM Punk

Non-Title Match: WWE Women's Champion Mickie James vs. Jillian Hall
Jillian slams Mickie's face down on the mat and then goes to work on Mickie's shoulder that was roughed up by Katie Lea Burchill last night. Jillian with a big slam takedown on Mickie, but misses a flipping body splash. Mickie comes back kicking Jillian and with another big takedown. Jillian attempts her flipping splash in the corner, but Mickie gets her knees up and catches Jillian with her big kick (or what they called the Mick Kick). Mickie covers Jillian and gets the pinfall.
Winner: Mickie James

- Rey Mysterio comes out and gets a big reaction from the crowd. Mysterio takes the mic and congratulates CM Punk on beating Edge and bringing back the World Heavyweight Championship back to Raw. He said that was kind of weird. Mysterio said up until last week, his entire WWE career, his entire life was on Smackdown. Mysterio said he was shocked when he got drafted to Raw.

Santino Marella's music hits. Santino grabs the mic and said just like Shane McMahon said earlier, we have to pull everyone together and officially welcomes Rey Mysterio to Raw. He laughs and says personally, he doesn't see what the big deal is because anyone who hides behind a mask is either ugly, stupid or is The Batman!

He says there is a reason Mysterio has never been on Raw. Santino says Raw is where true superstars like himself rise and shine. Mysterio hits Santino with the mic and lights him up with some right hands. Mysterio drop toe holds Santino on the second rope and connects with the 619. Mysterio celebrates and heads up the ramp.

- We are back live and John Cena is out to a big reaction. He said no, I did not win the WWE Title last night. Cena said he was defeated by Triple H, but it is a loss he takes with pride. He said last night's match proved one thing: we are the best two in this business and that match will go down in history. Cena said just like tonight, you have all been part of history and that you will look back and say you were there when CM Punk cashed in the "Money in the Bank" briefcase and became the new World Heavyweight Champion.

He said the only thing he is not happy about is JBL trying to bully his way into becoming World Heavyweight Champion. JBL walks out on the ramp with a mic in hand. The fans start a loud "YOU SUCK" chant. JBL gets on the mic and tells John Cena that he will not be wrestling CM Punk tonight for the World Heavyweight Championship since that match is his. He declares Marshall Law right here in the WWE and that tonight is his destiny to become World Champion.

JBL says Cena cannot remain in the building tonight. A security team walks out and stands next to JBL. He said this isn't WWE security and that it is his security. JBL says you don't rule things by crowd response, but rather with money. He said with Mr. McMahon gone from WWE that means he is running things around here. The six members of JBL's security team all hit the ring and go after Cena. Cena fights off a few until they hold him back. They hold Cena back allowing JBL to get in some cheap shot. Security drags Cena out. Cena gives one of the security members a knee to the face, but they continue to overpower him.

When they break from the ramp Cena starts to fight them off again. They contain Cena once again and bring him to the backstage area. We go to a camera backstage and Cena is still trying to fight them off. They throw Cena out of the exit and JBL smiles.

Ted Dibiase Jr. and Cody Rhodes v. Darren Wayne and Steve Anthony
Rhodes backed up Anthony into the corner before grabbing a side headlock. Anthony pushed the hold off before getting blindsided by Dibiase. Dibiase dropped a fist and tagged Cody back into the ring where he dropped a knee. Rhodes cut off an incoming Wayne and nailed the DDT on Anthony for the quick win.
Winners: Ted Dibiase Jr. & Cody Rhodes

WWE Intercontinental Championship: Kofi Kingston v. Chris Jericho
Kofi fought back but Jericho hit a boot out of the corner before nailing the running bulldog. Jericho nailed a lion Sault for a two count but Kingston kicked out. Jericho gathered the champion before going for a vertical suplex. Kingston rolled through though and went for a roll up with the tights only to be reversed by Jericho who also held the tights. Unfortunately for Jericho though, the official caught him and disqualified him.
Winner: Kofi Kingston via DQ

World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk v. JBL
Punk hit the knee in the face and the bulldog out of the corner for a near fall. Punk ducked under a clothesline but got caught in a fall away slam for another near fall. Punk ducked under another clothesline and hit a kick to the head before going to the top rope and hitting a clothesline off the top rope for a super hot near fall.

Cena and Cryme Tyme showed up to even up the odds on the outside and take out JBLâs thugs. JBL hit a huge clothesline in the ring but was easily distracted by the craziness on the outside. That enabled the champion to sneak up on JBL and nail the GTS for the big win.

Winner: CM Punk

WWE Results: Monday Night RAW, 6-23-08

matt@iscribelimited.com (Rock Bottoms) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:51:18 EST

Forgive this brief WWE RAW report, as we're just too shaken up by the condition of Vince McMahon to go into much detail...

There will be a series of matches that determine which brand makes a pick in this year's WWE Draft. Up first:

Triple H vs. Mark Henry
Winner: Triple H
Raw Draft Pick: Rey Mysterio

In the back, Triple H welcomes Rey to WWE Raw. John Cena is there. Cena doesn't appreciate The Game kicking his ass last week when Cena made the save. The Game doesn't want or need his help. He says they've tip-toed around this and now it's personal. He never got over Wrestlemania 22 because he knows he is better than Cena.

Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes vs. Chavo Guerrero and Bam Neely
Winners: Holly and Rhodes
Raw Draft Pick: CM Punk

Shawn Michaels out to contront Chris Jericho! He's got that angry look on his face and heads for the ring. Spearâ¦ brawl! HBK tackles Y2J and they go to the floor. Jericho sends Michaels face-first into the announce table and Shawn is hurt again. EMTs are down to tend to Michaels as Jerichio smiles.

John Morrison and The Miz vs. The Hardys
Winners: Miz and Morrison
ECW Draft Pick: Matt Hardy

Mickie James and Melina vs. Natalya and Victoria
Winner: No-one. Double DQ
SmackDown Draft Pick: Jim Ross
Raw Draft Pick: Michael Cole

Edge vs. John Cena
Winner: John Cena
Raw Draft Pick: Batista

MVP vs. Tommy Dreamer
Winner: MVP
SmackDown Draft Pick: Umaga

JBL vs. Kofi Kingston
Winner: JBL
Raw Draft Pick: Kane

15 Man Tri-Branded Battle Royal for 2 Draft Picks
Representing Raw: CM Punk, Triple H, John Cena, Kane & Batista
Representing ECW: Chavo Guerrero, Shelton Benjamin, John Morrison, The Miz & Matt Hardy
Representing SmackDown: Big Show, The Great Khali, MVP, Jeff Hardy & Edge
Order of Elimination: Great Khali, Shelton Benjamin, John Morrison, The Miz, CM Punk, Chavo Guerrero, MVP, Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Batista, Kane, Big Show, Triple H, John Cena
Batista is badly busted open when he collided with Edge (both men were going for a spear). Edge wins SmackDown 2 Draft Picks.

Raw Draft Pick: Mr. Kennedy
Smackdown Draft Pick: Triple H

Million Dollar Mania
Vince McMahon gives away $500,000 to one lucky fan. After he gives away the money, a piece of the Raw set falls down and explodes next to Vince. EMT âs come from the back, put Vince on a stretcher and try to slide him out. He regains consciousness and says âPaulâ¦Paul,â which was directed at Triple H. Trips tells him to relax and not to move. The show ends with Vince saying âPaul, I canât feel my legs.â

WWE Results: Monday Night RAW, 6-2-08

matt@iscribelimited.com (Rock Bottoms) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:56:00 EST

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: âAre you ready?â

Jeff Hardyâs music plays and the high-flyer says that heâs 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 Umagaâs injured stomach. Kennedy lying against the announcerâs 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 doesnât 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 â 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

WWE Results: Monday Night RAW, 5-26-08

matt@iscribelimited.com (Rock Bottoms) — Tue, 27 May 2008 06:56:24 EST

Last night's WWE RAW was dedicated to U.S. troops. Here's what took place on it:

Melina vs. Jillian Hall
Melina puts Jillian in submission hold and she taps out.
Winner: Melina

Chris Jericho asks Vince McMahaonin the back for a fan appreciation match: a rematch of Jericho vs HBK. McMahon agrees. Cryme Tyme interrupts and steals paintings in the room, preparing to use them for a Cryme Tyme auction.

Londrick vs. Cody Rhodes and Hardcore Holly
Hardcore Holly gets London in Alabama Slamma Spin.
Winner: Rhodes and Holly

Out comes Ted DiBiase. After a long talk with McMahon, he announces his son, Ted DiBiase Jr. Ted Jr. just wanted to let Rhodes and Holly know that heâll be after the tag team title. Might this be the beginning of the rumored young stable?

Mickie James is talking to Vince about WWE Divas helping at schools. JBL storms in and says it sounds as though the Divas are an escort service. JBL tells Mickie that heâs going to take out her boyfriend tonigh, John Cena. Mickie says that heâs not her boyfriend.

Jeff Hardy and John Cena vs. JBL and Umaga
After John Cena goes for the five-knuckle shuffle on JBL, Umaga hits Cena from behind. Hardy blind-tags Cena. Umaga takes Cena out of the ring. Jeff Hardy goes for the Swan Ton Bomb but JBL moves and hits the Clothesline from Hell on Hardy for the 1-2-3.
Winners: JBL and Umaga

Mr. Kennedy vs. Carlito
Kennedy hits the mic check on Carlito.
Winner: Mr. Kennedy

Katie Lea distracts Mr. Kennedy by running her mouth, while Paul Birchell hits him from behind as revenge for what Kennedy did to Regal last week; McMahon tells Trevor Murdock that after the last match, he wants every WWE wrestler and ref down to the ring.

Y2J vs. HBK
Jericho puts the walls of Jericho to Shawn Michaels outside the ring. Michaels taps out just as the ref counts them both out.
Winner: Double DQ

The entire roster is in the ring, waiting for Vince. McMahon says that he wants to give appreciation for the fans watching WWE Raw every Monday night. He'll be having a 2008 WWE draft starting June 23, and he'll also be giving away the sum of one million dollars from his own personal banking account every week. Weird ending.

WWE Results: Monday Night RAW, 5-19-08

matt@iscribelimited.com (Rock Bottoms) — Tue, 20 May 2008 06:42:12 EST

Jeff Hardy v. Umaga
Hardy went to the ropes but Umaga caught him by the hair. Hardy broke free and went for whisper in the wind and Umaga casually walked to the side, avoiding what beat him last week. Umaga went for the running bump butt, but Hardy backed off. Instead of pin balling everywhere, Hardy went right at Umaga and hit some right hands and a drop kick. Hardy eventually hit a mule kick and it sent the big man reeling to the ground. Hardy hit a plancha that resulted in both being laid out on the outside.

Both fought to their feet. Umaga whipped Hardy to the stairs, but missed the follow up. Hardy went to walk the rails but got caught and side walk slammed on the concrete. The official signaled for the bell and what we have here is a double count out.
Winner: Double Count Out

Regal comes out and says One Night Stand is right around the corner and it would consist of all extreme rules matches. Orton and JBL are on the titan tron. Regal said both men wanted rematches from Judgment Day. He said theyâd get their chance tonight. If they won, both would get their rematches and theyâd get to choose the stipulation. If Triple H and John Cena won the tag match, they would pick the stip.

Regal kept going on before Mr. Kennedyâs music hit and he came down to the ring. Kennedy challenged Regal to a match. Regal said Kennedy didnât get it. He said he didnât take challenges from common wrestlers. He said the next person who interrupted him would be fired.

Mr. McMahonâs music hit.

Kennedy mocked Regal until Vince told him to âshut upâ. Vince said Regal was given 100% endorsement. He said ever since he gave him his endorsement, they have received, as a result of his abuse of power, more viewer complaints than at any other point in their history. Vince said he knew he didnât care about the people, and he didnât either, but he DID care about the money. He said for some reason, when he came on the air, the ratings would plummet. So in the interest of fairness, Vince said Regal wanted Kennedy gone. Vince said he did, too.

He said he didnât like Kennedy but the viewers wanted Regal gone, not Kennedy. So tonight, weâd have a match, Regal v. Kennedy. The loser of the match would be gone.

Beth Phoenix v. Maria
Beth tossed Maria to the mat hard before bullying her into the corner. Beth military pressed Maria and just dropped her like a sack of potatoes. Beth laid Maria out with a backbreaker and stretched it out for some fun.

Maria countered with a quick bulldog for a two count and even tried a roll up but was quickly shoulder tackled to the mat. Maria went for some wheelbarrow move variant and got SMASHED face first to the mat. What an awesome squash.
Winner: Beth Phoenix

Batista v. Chris Jericho
Jericho planted a kick to the face of Batista before getting lifted with ease and planted on the mat for a two count. Batista kept up the pressure, choking Jericho out with his boot in the corner before tossing Jericho across the ring. Jericho whimpered on the ring apron looking like he hurt his knee. Batista doesnât seem ready to fall for it.

Eventually, Batista caught the spin buster and looked for a Batista bomb but Jericho countered out with the Walls of Jericho. Jericho couldnât hold the whole hold and ended up in a half crab focused on one limb.

Batista finally reached the bottom rope. Jericho kept kicking away at the leg and hit another chop block after a whiffed clothesline from Batista. Jericho missed a lion sault and he got loaded up for a Batista bomb. Jericho used the ropes to counter out and landed on the apron. He mounted the top rope only to get freaking decapitated with a clothesline from the Animal.

Batista went for the cover for a fantastic near fall. Itâs the location pitcher v. the slugger. Great stuff. Jericho got up to his feet in the corner looking drunk. Batista missed a spear. Jericho went for the code breaker but Batista caught him and POWERED HIM UP INTO A BATISTA BOMB and nailed it. Match over.
Winner: Batista

Mr. Kennedy v. King William Regal
Regal slapped on a top wrist lock for a little while before letting the hold go and kneeing Kennedy in the side of the face. Regal ate a boot in the corner before Kennedy exchanged blows with Regal until hitting a wheel kick for a two count.

Regal regained the advantage by throwing Kennedy to the floor and chasing him out to the ringside area. Regal got on the mic and said he was still GM and he was making this match a no disqualification match. He grabbed some knucks from the ring side attendant and chucking Kennedy into the ring steps.

He tossed Kennedy into the ring and loaded up the knucks. Regal waited for the shot and whiffed, and Kennedy hit a mic check out of nowhere. He rolled Regal over and Regalâs toast.
Winner: Mr. Kennedy

JBL and Randy Orton vs. John Cena and Triple H
We came back from commercial to JBL controlling Triple H quite easily. Orton tagged in and hit some shots to the gut before laying some boots in on the champion. Orton went for his drop kick but Triple H avoided it and Orton smashed into the canvas. Triple H struggled to the corner and got the hot tag to Cena.

Cena hit some clotheslines and a shoulder block before power bombing Orton. He motioned to JBL and hit the five knuckle shuffle. He revved up for the FU but JBL hit him from behind. Orton almost hit an RKO but he missed. Orton almost got hit with the FU but JBL made the save with a big boot for a near fall.

Orton kept on top of Cena, but the two eventually knocked nogginâs and both were left laid out. Both made tags and Triple H and JBL went at it. JBL missed a clothesline and Triple H connected with one. The Game hit his face buster and a hangmanâs neck breaker for a two count.

JBL got a boot up in the corner but found himself unwound with a spine buster. While Orton and Triple H brawled, Cena slapped on the STFU on JBL. Orton got back in the ring with Triple H and missed the big boot on him, but nailed Cena. JBL rolled over and made the cover for the win.
Winners: JBL and Randy Orton

WWE Results: Monday Night RAW, 5-12-08

matt@iscribelimited.com (Rock Bottoms) — Tue, 13 May 2008 06:49:02 EST

Six days away from WWE Judgment Day, here's what went down on WWE RAW...

William Regal is in the ring. Lillian Garcia is there and sings "God Save The Queen!" Regal disapproves of the fans' disrespect. He's General Manager and King and could have them thrown out if he wants. He's not bluffing. He picks on a random couple and has them thrown out. Mickie James says that was her brother and his girlfriend. Regal threatens to throw Mickie out, too. She pleads her case and he threatens to strip her of her title belt.

John Cena is in the house! He sends Mickie to the back and gets a mic. He's back and is usually ready to raise some hell but he wants to talk to Regal man-to-man. He knows what it's like to give your soul to these people and have them tell you "you suck." Cena reads out complaints from fans. "This is WCW Thunder bad." "I'm going to start a chant in every arena in the country saying "Fire Regal clap clap clap, fire Regal clap clap clap."" Glorious.

Regal says he won't turn out the lights tonight. He knows Cena wants revenge on Randy Orton, so the main event is Orton vs. Cena. Regal says if anyone gets involved in the match, they will be suspended. Regal hopes he's earned some respect.

World Tag Team Championship: Cody Rhodes and Hardcore Holly vs. Carlito and Santino
Holly and Marella start up. Knock down by Holly, followed up by the best dropkick in the business and a kick to the gut. He tries for an Alabama Slam but Carlito sneaks in and hit a swinging neckbreaker for 2. Carlito connects with loose right hands before tagging out. Shoulder thrusts by Santino. Holly comes back with a clothesline but Carlito tags in and gets taken out with a side suplex. Rhodes and Marella in and Cody hits a springboard reverse crossbody. Cody hits a snap powerslam for a near fall. A takedown gets 2 but Santino comes back. He goes up top but is distracted by Piper. Rhodes surprised Santino with a DDT and it's over.
Winners: Cody Rhodes and Hardcore Holly

Mr. Kennedy vs. Snitsky
Snitsky misses a leg drop and Kennedy dodges a clothesline to take out the knee. Dropkick to the knee by Kennedy, followed up by the facewash in the corner. Chop block now by Kennedy gets a long 2 count. Snitsky pulls Kennedy into a clothesline. He tries for the pumphandle slam, Kennedy slides out of it, kicks the knee and hits the Mic Check for 3!
Winner: Mr. Kennedy

Melina and Beth Phoenix vs. Mickie James and Maria
Maria and Melina lock up and Maria hits a gutbuster early. Mickie in and they work a double splits/leg sweep. Mickie gets a 2 that Beth breaks up. Mickie sends Melina into Phoenix but Melina gets a jack-knife roll-up for 2. Melina wants a tag, but Beth is upset and leaves. Mickie hits a neckbreaker on Melina for 3.
Winners: Maria and Mickie James

Chris Jericho is here. He shows us footage of Michaels injuring his knee at Backlash against Batista. Jericho says he didn't buy it because he saw the look in Shawn's eyes at Backlash and has been telling everyone who will listen that Shawn's a fake. But last week, something happened that changed his mind. We see footage of last week's tag match. This time, he saw the pain on Shawn's face when he kicked John Morrison. He was wrong. He wants to tell Shawn he's sorry. Jericho would understand if Shawn wanted to call off their match at Judgment Day and says he should because Jericho doesn't want to face Shawn with a bad wheel.

Shawn Michaels is out now, limping. Jericho won't let Michaels get a word in, so Shawn says he's not the one who needs to apologize. Shawn says for the first time in his career, he feigned an injury. He's not hurt. Jericho's not buying it. He thinks he's playing mind games. Shawn told everybody he would do whatever it takes to win, and Jericho was right; he's not hurt. Jericho says he's starting to insult his intelligence. Jericho knows that he's hurt and it doesn't matter what Shawn says, or what he doesâ¦ SWEET CHIN MUSIC!

Jeff Hardy gets the biggest pop of the night so far! He's back. It feels good to be back. He never wanted to be a way, but he made a mistake and he paid for it. Now he's back, he has a lot of things to do. Likeâ¦ his mic cuts off and William Regal is here. He says no one wants to hear him and he will be punished for his sins by facing this manâ¦

Jeff Hardy vs. Umaga
Dropkick through the ropes is followed up by a plancha over the top and down goes Umaga. Thrust to the ribs of Jeff, followed up by Umaga launching him into the barricade. Back in and a hard Irish whip sends Jeff down. Massive uppercut by Umaga now. Umaga goes to the second rope and connects with a headbutt. Umaga beats Jeff down in the corner now and goes for the ASSALANCHEâ¦ but misses. WHISPER IN THE WIND for a pin.
Winner: Jeff Hardy

Cryme Tyme vs. Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch
JTG and Cade start off. JTG slides out to hang with the fans. Back in and Cade knocks JTG down. Murdoch in and it's clubberin' time. Murdoch runs into a boot and in comes Shad. He runs Murdoch over with a shoulder tackle, slams him and hits an elbow. Cade in and knocked out again by Shad. JTG comes over the top with a sunset flip for 2 but runs into a boot. Cade in now and boots JTG in the face. Murdoch back in but runs into a back elbow. Murdoch counters another sunset flip and gets 3!
Winners: Cade and Murdoch

They hug in the ring and Cade has a mic. That's what he's talking about. Maybe Murdoch's singing has something to do with it. Murdoch sings their victory song. Cade nails Murdoch with a right hand! Murdoch is out. Cade leaves.

Randy Orton vs. John Cena
Orton has new entrance music. Cena begins to get the advantage when William Regal decides that the current referee is not fit to officiate this match, he is replaced by JBL! Cena attacks JBL, Cena turns around into an RKO and a fast count from JBL to lose the match. JBL and Orton attack Cena until WWE Champion Triple H makes the save! JBL and Cena brawl into the crowd whilst the steel cage lowers and surrounds Triple H and Orton in the ring. They fight in the cage until Triple H slams Orton into one of the sides, Orton slips through between the cage and the ring to escape Trips. The WWE Champion climbs to the top of the cage and stares down Orton to end the show.

WWE Results: Monday Night RAW, 5-6-08

matt@iscribelimited.com (Rock Bottoms) — Tue, 06 May 2008 07:03:27 EST

Here's a rundown of what took place on WWE RAW last night...

Vince McMahon is standing at the top of the stage. He talked about fans calling WWE Headquarters and wanting him to show up and respond to Regal's actions from last week. McMahon called Regal's actions innovative and daring. He said Regal reminds him a lot of... himself. McMahon said he is here tonight to 100% endorse and support General Manager William Regal.

- Lilian Garcia introduce Regal, who takes the mic and said the fans may not like him, but they will respect him. He asks if they have his respect and the fans in Toronto boo. Regal says pity because like last week he is ready to turn the lights out at his own discretion. The fans start a "REGAL SUCKS" chant. Regal says so be it and has them turn off the lights. The fans start booing and continue the chant. Regal has the lights turned on again.

Mr. Kennedy's music hits and he gets a big pop. Kennedy gets in Regal's face. Kennedy said if he wants respect so much, then all he has to do is take him up on his offer and go one-on-one in this very ring tonight. Instead, Regal says Kennedy will be facing the entire ECW Roster on his own. He said he worked out this arrangement with GM Armando Estrada.

Triple H's music hits and he gets a big reaction. Triple H says if he wants to stay in that position of power he needs to not make mistakes. Regal brings up Triple H's championship match against Randy Orton at Judgment Day in a Steel Cage. He said he may not make it to that match in two weeks because it will now be Triple H & Mr. Kennedy taking on the entire ECW Roster. Regal's music hits and he walks away as Triple H and Kennedy stare him down.

WWE Women's Championship - Lumberjack Match: Mickie James (c) vs. Beth Phoenix
Mickie tries to stand up and Beth lands a few knees to her back. Beth applies more pressure and yells at the referee to ask Mickie if she quits. Mickie counters dropping to her back and kicking Beth in the face. Beth drops an elbow and Mickie rolls out of the way. Mickie attempts a sunset flip, but Beth counters and lifts Mickie up. Mickie counters that into a dropkick. Beth tosses Mickie through the ropes, but Mickie holds on and goes up to the top rope. The heel WWE Divas pull her down and she kicks them away. Mickie with a Thesz Press off the top, rolls up Beth, but Beth kicks out. Mickie kicks Beth. Beth blocks another kick and Mickie kicks her in the back of the head sending her to the outside. The babyface Divas beat up Beth and throw her back in. Beth drags Maria by the hair into the ring. Melina then grabs the WWE Women's Title, tries to hit Mickie with it, but she takes out Beth instead. Mickie takes out Melina and then gets an inside cradle on Beth for the pinfall.
Winner & STILL WWE Women's Champion: Mickie James

2 on 1 Handicap Match: Paul Burchill & Katie Lea vs. John Cutler
Cutler takes out Katie with a shoulder block, but Burchill comes back taking him down. Burchill puts Cutler in a surfboard submission and Katie jumps off the top rope with force landing on his chest. Burchill then gives Cutler the Curb Stomp, Katie covers, hooks the leg and gets the pinfall.
Winners: Paul Burchill & Katie Lea

Shawn Michaels & WWE Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho vs. WWE Tag Team Champions John Morrison & The Miz
Morrison charges Jericho in the corner and gets in a few body shots. Jericho catches Morrison with a boot and takes him out with a bulldog. Jericho with a Walls of Jericho on Miz. Morrison takes out HBK on the ring apron. HBK levels Morrison with some Sweet Chin Music. Jericho with a Lionsault on Morrison, hooks the leg and gets the pinfall.
Winners: Chris Jericho & Shawn Michaels

Randy Orton vs. CM Punk
Orton puts a headlock on CM Punk, Punk breaks it, knees Orton in the gut and kicks him on the back. Punk with a big kick to Orton's head and a big knee to the head and bulldog combo from the corner! Punk hooks the leg, but Orton kicks out. Punk with a big side dropkick on Orton.

William Regal walks out with a mic. He says he knows the fans want to see this match continue, but he can't allow it. Regal orders the lights to be turned out and said this match is officially over as we go to commercial.

- Carlito's Cabana: Carlito shows video from last week when "Rowdy" Roddy Piper slapped Santino Marella. Carlito brings out his guest tonight, Roddy Piper.

Piper comes out and gets a big reaction from the fans in Toronto. Carlito welcomes Piper to the Cabana. He said he knows how annoying Santino can be, but said Piper took it a little too far. Piper says too far? Piper says listen Buckwheat, he has been taking it a little too far his whole life. He said another guy may have insulted him back or turned the other cheek, but not Roddy Piper. Piper said he beat Mr. T, Hulk Hogan and even cancer! He said he is so sorry that he doesn't have the time to play nice-nice to the Super Mario Brother. Piper apologizes for not having the time to sit here and talk about it because his name isn't Dr. Phil.

He said his name is "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and he did his way and his way was with a slap! Carlito said that guy you slapped happens to be teaming with him and will be a future tag team champion. He said he was lucky Carlito wasn't there to slap him back. Piper said Carlito was lucky he didn't bring a seagull to put in that stuff he calls hair.

Santino Marella's music hits and he comes out with an upset look on his face. Santino grabs a mic and tells Carlito not to lay a hand on this man. He said Piper is all his. Santino says, "Roddy The Piper!" He said Piper calls himself so tough and that he did things his way. Santino said when Piper did it his way, it took him eight years to become Intercontinental Champion. Santino said he did that the first night in this company. He said very soon he will be World Tag Team Champions with Carlito. Santino said it was embarassing when he slapped him. Piper said the first thing Santino needs to do is get a designated driver. Hayo! Santino tells Carlito to help him.

Cody Rhodes' music hits. Rhodes says this is not how you treat a legend. Carlito asks what he is doing since his "boyfriend" Hardcore Holly isn't here. Rhodes said you are right, Holly isn't here tonight, but he has two people that want to meet the Hot Rod. Cryme Tyme's music hits and they run out along with Rhodes down the ramp and hit the ring. They all chase off Carlito and Santino. Shad grabs the mic and calls Carlito and Santino chumps for leaving before the fight. He said tonight isn't about that "money money" it's about that "Rowdy, Rowdy, yeah, yeah." Piper starts dancing as Cryme Tyme's music hits.

JBL vs. D.H. Smith
The bell rings and JBL goes after D.H. Smith right away. JBL takes out Smith with a big boot and kicks him on the back. JBL with some hard rights to Smith. JBL levels Smith with two big clotheslines, drops an elbow over the chest, goes off the ropes and levels Smith with a Clothesline From Hell. JBL hooks the leg and gets the pinfall on Smith.
Winner: JBL

WWE Champion Triple H & Mr. Kennedy vs. ECW Roster
The bell rings and we start off with Mr. Kennedy and Elijah Burke. They lock up and Burke gets in a knee to the gut on Kennedy. Burke applies a headlock and then levels Kennedy with a shoulder block. Kennedy with a big clothesline on Burke. Kennedy tags in Triple H and Triple H kicks Burke. Burke pokes the eyes of Triple H and tags in Matt Striker. Triple H levels Striker with a flying knee. Triple H takes out Striker with a few big rights, nails his head off the corner and tags in Kennedy. Kennedy gets in a few rights as well to Striker and tosses him to the other corner face first. Kennedy with some big stomps on Striker in the corner.

Striker kicks Kennedy in the face and tags in Mike Knox. Kennedy with rights to Knox. Striker knees Kennedy in the back when he comes off the ropes and Knox levels him with a big clothesline. Chavo Guerrero gets the tag, takes out Kennedy with a back suplex, cover, but only a two count.

Kofi Kingston gets the tag, rolls up Kennedy, but only gets a two count. JR brings up that Kingston is undefeated on ECW. Tommy Dreamer gets the tag and drops an elbow on Kennedy. Dreamer prevents Kennedy from tagging in and Kofi Kingston gets the tag again. Blind tag to Shelton Benjamin. Some miscommunication and Kingston takes out Benjamin. Benjamin then takes out Kingston sending him to the outside. Benjamin goes after Kennedy, but Kennedy takes him out with a big back suplex.

Nunzio gets the tag and he begins kicking Kennedy on the ground. Kennedy with a big rolling drop on Nunzio. Kennedy crawls towards Triple H, but Chavo gets the tag to cut him off. Triple H takes out Chavo and then more members of the ECW Roster come in. Triple H takes out Kingston, Stevie Richards and almost takes out Chavo when Benjamin breaks it up. Kennedy with a Mic Check on Striker. Kane comes in and chokeslams Kennedy. Kane then grabs Chavo and Bam Neely hits the ring to break it up. Chavo with a Frog Splash on Kennedy and gets the pinfall.
Winners: ECW Roster (via Chavo Guerrero pinning Mr. Kennedy)

WWE Results: Monday Night RAW, 4-28-08

matt@iscribelimited.com (Rock Bottoms) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:03:50 EST

The following WWE RAW report is courtesy of wrestleview.com...

- Triple H's music hits to kick off the show. Triple H appears with a leather jacket on, opens it up and reveals the WWE Title around his waist. Lawler says the "Age of Orton" is no more. Ross puts over how this is Triple H's 12th reign as WWE Champion. Triple H grabs the mic as the fans cheer loudly for him. He said before we get started he has an announcement to make - he hates to be a downer, but as of right now, the "Age of Orton" is officially dead.

Randy Orton's music hits cutting off Triple H. Orton walks down the ramp shaking his head at Triple H. Orton grabs a mic and says he doesn't think so. He said Triple H does not get a victory speech. Orton asks Triple H if he is actually proud of what he did last night. He said the odds were stacked against him last night. Triple H cuts him off reminding Randy that he came up to him backstage saying he would walk in and walk out champion. Orton said he is a victim of his own success. He said he was so dominate that they couldn't put him against anyone one-on-one. Triple H said Orton would face anyone one-on-one. He said Orton seemed to enjoy these Triple Threats and Fatal Four Way's.

Orton said no one was on his level, not even Triple H. He said he will prove it in three weeks at Judgment Day. Orton said in three short weeks he will use his rematch clause to get back what belongs to him. He said he had that WWE Title for six months. Triple H said yeah, yeah. He said Orton made a career running his mouth telling people he was great. Triple H added he did the same in his career, but the difference was that he was telling the truth. He said he is pretty sure people are sick of hearing Orton run his mouth and tells him to get the hell out of his ring. Orton said he isn't going anywhere because this is his ring and that is his title. Triple H then knocks out Orton with his mic.

Orton bails from the ring and gets on the mic. He said forget Judgment Day - he doesn't want to wait that long. Orton said Triple H is wrong saying the "Age of Orton" is dead. He said Triple H's last title reign didn't even last 24 hours and he will use his rematch clause tonight. Triple H and Orton stare each other down. Triple H holds up the WWE Title as his music hits. Orton backs off going up the ramp still staring down Triple H.

- 12-Diva Tag Team Match (Backlash rematch): WWE Women's Champion Mickie James, Maria, Ashley Massaro, Michelle McCool, Cherry & Kelly Kelly vs. Beth Phoenix, Melina, Jillian, Layla, Victoria & Natalya

The match kicks off with all of the Divas brawling. We are left with Beth Phoenix and Kelly Kelly in the ring as the bell rings officially. Beth powers Kelly down with force. Beth plants Kelly in the corner and tags in Victoria. Kelly slaps Victoria and Victoria responds by dropping an elbow over her body. Kelly with a spinning head scissors takedown on Victoria. Victoria responds with a big kick and tags in Melina. Victoria sets up Kelly in the corner, Melina charges and takes her out. Michelle McCool with a cheap shot on Melina kneeing her in the back as she came off the ropes.

Melina grounds Kelly, lands an elbow and tags in Jillian Hall. Jillian attempts a flip dive into Kelly, but Kelly kicks her. Mickie James gets the tag and goes after Jillian with a big flying clothesline. Jillian counters a huricanranna by Mickie. Mickie kicks Victoria off the ring apron and then Mickie finally hits her huricanranna. Layla with a kick to Mickie from the ring apron. Mickie fights back with a kick and rollup on Jillian to get the pinfall.
Winners: WWE Women's Champion Mickie James, Maria, Ashley, Michelle McCool, Cherry & Kelly Kelly

- JBL vs. Robbie McAllister w/Rory McAllister
The match kicks off with both locking up and JBL pushing Robbie into the corner. JBL gets in some stiff knees and kicks to Robbie. JBL with a side back suplex on Robbie and then follows it up with a kick to the back. JBL drops two elbows over the chest of Robbie, goes off the ropes and catches Robbie with the Clothesline From Hell. JBL covers Robbie and gets the pinfall.
Winner: John Bradshaw Layfield

- Paul London & Brian Kendrick vs. Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch
The match kicks off with Paul London and Lance Cade. Cade hits London with a knee and some stiff forearms. Cade with a high back body drop on London. Murdoch gets the tag and drops a knee over the back of London. Murdoch with a big elbow to London's head, cover and a two count. Cade tags himself in and hits London with a big kick on the ground. London catches Cade with a big elbow, counters a high back body drop and tags in Kendrick who takes out Cade with a big dropkick. Another dropkick on Cade and charge in the corner. Kendrick gets tossed into the corner by Cade and Cade with a clothesline to the back of Kendrick's head. Murdoch gets the tag, Kendrick rolls him up and gets the pinfall.
Winners: Paul London & Brian Kendrick

- 2 on 1 Handicap Match: Paul Burchill & Katie Lea vs. Super Crazy
Before the match starts, Katie mentions that William Regal granted the permission to make this a 2 on 1 Handicap Match. Super Crazy gets in a few shots on Burchill. Katie grabs him and Crazy slams her down. Burchill then takes out Crazy with a snapmare and drops a knee. Katie drops an elbow over Crazy's back. Burchill pulls Crazy's head back and Katie kicks him in the face. Crazy fights back with some kicks to Burchill's knee, but Burchill stops any future offense.

Katie misses a charge on Crazy and Crazy takes out Burchill with a dropkick. Crazy with a huricanranna on Burchill. Crazy misses a moonsault from the top when Burchill moves. Katie is up top and she takes out Crazy with a big missile dropkick. Burchill with the curb stomp on Crazy. Katie covers Crazy and gets the pinfall.
Winners: Paul Burchill & Katie Lea

- We are back live and the arena lights are out. Lilian Garcia said we are about to witness the real King of the WWE, William Regal. The lights come back on and Regal is sitting on a throne in the middle of the ring. Regal said he will not give up his position as General Manager of Raw. He has earned both titles as GM and King and he has now become the most powerful entity in the entire WWE. Regal said natural jealousy will not allow most to like him, but all of the audience will have no choice but to respect and fear him. He said from this day forward he is your ruler, your better and your... Mr. Kennedy's music hits to cut him off.

Mr. Kennedy walks out staring down Regal. Kennedy gets in Regal's face and says, "Mr. Regal, I'd love to be the first guy from any of the brands to come out here and congratulate you on becoming King of the Ring." He said he would love to, but he just can't do that. Kennedy asks who is the biggest superstar in WWE that wasn't invited to compete in the King of the Ring tournament. The fans chant KENNEDY. He asks who is the guy that would love nothing more than to challenge you one-on-one to find out who the real King is. The fans again chant KENNEDY.

He asks if Regal has anything and says he has the answer for him...MISTERRRRRRRRRRR - Regal cuts him off. Regal said no one talks to him like that unless they were granted an appointment. He suggests Kennedy apologize to him. Kennedy instead says his "MR. KENNEDY" line and Regal knocks him out with the mic. The two start brawling around the ring. WWE referees hit the ring and start to break it up. Referees break them apart and Kennedy has a busted lip and blood on his head. Regal has a scary look on his face staring down Kennedy as he backs off, leaves the ring and walks up the ramp still staring him down.

- Cody Rhodes w/Hardcore Holly vs. Santino Marella w/Carlito
Santino gets in a few elbows on Rhodes to kick the match off. Santino with a snapmare and kick to Rhodes' back. Santino with an elbow to the back on Rhodes. Rhodes attempts a springboard cross-body, but Santino moves out of the way. Santino with a heel trip on Rhodes and then locks on a headlock. Rhodes with a quick rollup on Santino that results in a two count. Santino fires back with a big elbow to the back of Rhodes. Santino applies a camel clutch on Rhodes. Rhodes counters that into an electric chair. Rhodes with a big dropkick on Santino followed by a big clothesline. Rhodes sends Santino face first into the corner, attempts a bulldog, Santino counters, gets a rollup, uses the ropes, but Rhodes kicks out. Rhodes with a big DDT on Santino, hooks the leg and gets the pinfall.
Winner: Cody Rhodes

- Chris Jericho comes out wearing a tux. Jericho stands over a podium and welcomes everyone to a very special "awards" edition of the Highlight Reel. He said he is proud to present the "Best Actor in Sports Entertainment" award. The first nominees are Don Muraco and Mr. Fuji in "Fuji General." Jericho calls it brilliant. The next nominee is Michael Cole in "Deliverance Part 2" featuring Heidenreich and Cole from 2004. Jericho calls it creepy. He said the final nominee is Shawn Michaels faking a knee injury to in order to beat Batista at Backlash. Jericho reveals the winner to be his guest tonight... Shawn Michaels.

Michaels gets in the ring and Jericho says kudos for his performance last night. He said Michaels truly deserves this award and that the audience should get a speech. Michaels tells Jericho he is hurt. Jericho said the match is over and he doesn't have to lie. He calls HBK a preacher to a backstabbing bastard. Jericho said if this podium wasn't blocking him then HBK probably would try to superkick him on his "bad" knee. He invites HBK to tell Batista in the camera that he "got him." HBK doesn't say anything. Jericho said he doesn't have to say a thing and calls him the Daniel Day-Lewis of WWE.

- WWE Championship Match: Triple H (c) vs. Randy Orton
Following a commercial break, we are back live and Orton is leveling Triple H with big right hands. Triple H tries to fight back, but Orton keeps the right hands up. Triple H gets in a kick and finally gets some right hands in on Orton. Orton then takes out Triple H with a huge dropkick. Orton hooks the leg, but only gets a two count. Orton stays down and applies a sleeper on Triple H. Triple H fights to his feet and applies a sleeper on Orton. Orton counters that quickly into a back suplex. Orton begins kicking and stomping Triple H on the ground. Orton drops a knee over the head of Triple H, covers, but Triple H kicks out. Triple H slides under the bottom rope and Orton goes to the outside taking him out with some right hands.

Orton tosses Triple H into the ring barricade and then bounces his head off the steel steps. Orton tosses Triple H back in the ring, covers again, but Triple H still kicks out. Orton hits a few forearms over the chest of Triple H and goes back to applying a sleeper. Triple H brings the action to their feet and Triple H drops Orton with a back suplex to break the sleeper. Triple H charges and Orton catches him with a big boot from the corner. Orton begins stalking Triple H begging him to stand up. Triple H gets to his feet, Orton attmepts the RKO, Triple H counters and sends Orton into the corner. Orton favors his left arm when he hits the corner. Triple H with a few right hands, knee to the face and clothesline.

Triple H bounces off the ropes, charges at Orton and Orton catches him with a big powerslam. Orton hooks the leg, but Triple H gets a shoulder up. Triple H with a flying knee to Orton's head. Cover by Triple H, but Orton gets a shoulder up. Triple H hits Orton with some stiff right hands and the referee gets in between to break it up. Orton then takes off at Triple H and drops him with an inverted backbreaker. Cover by Orton and Triple H kicks out. Orton then goes up to the top rope, but Triple H trips him up and crotches him.

Triple H with a right hand, goes up top with Orton, lands a few rib shots and connects with a big superplex on Orton. Cover by Triple H and Orton gets a shoulder up. Orton with a thumb to the eye and uppercut on Triple H. RKO attempt, Triple H counters, kicks the gut, Pedigree attempt, but Orton counters and catapults Triple H into the corner. Orton attempts a clothesline, but Triple H locks on the Crossface. We then see William Regal in the production truck. Regal asks a director if he saw how the people disrespected him earlier tonight. Orton gets his boot on the bottom rope. Regal demands the director take the show off the air since they don't deserve to see the conclusion of this match tonight. The director keeps doing his job until Regal pulls his chair down and yells at him to take the feed off the air. We then go to a black screen and hear only audio of the match taking place.

LAME ENDING!