A couple of quick WWE notes:
As previously reported, Triple H will be taking on The Great Khali in the Smackdown main event at Summerslam. We can't believe it, either.
Now, assuming last night's WWE RAW results stick, CM Punk will be challenged by JBL in the other main event.
Do either of these matches excite you? Or do they seem incredibly lame for one of the company's biggest pay-per-views?
At his week's WWE SmackDown tapings, one of the main events for SummerSlam was set up. But we can't believe the company would actually go through with this:
The Great Khali was a battle royal and was crowned the number-one contender to Triple H's belt.
Would the WWE really have Triple H vs. The Great Khali at SummerSlam?!?
Alsoat the taping, Matt Hardy earned the right to face Mark Henry for the ECW World Heavyweight Title and Vicky Guerrero reinstated The Undertaker to face Edge in Hell in a Cell.
Here's the first of what we're sure will be many posters for this year's SummerSlam. It features WWE Diva Maria Kanellis:
Tickets for this year's SummerSlam at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis go on sale eight days from now: Saturday, March 8 at 10:00 a.m. This year's event will be held on August 17, 2008.
The following report is courtesy of lordsofpain.net...
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.
WWE issued the following press release:
World Wrestling Entertainment and its fans will be celebrating the culmination of the companyâs summer-long âBiggest Party of the Summerâ¢â campaign with a blow-out weekend leading into this yearâs annual pay-per-view spectacular, SummerSlam, on Sunday, August 26. SummerSlam will be broadcast live from Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J., starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
The Biggest Party of the Summer has been hitting amusement parks, concerts, beaches and other venues all summer, with promotional efforts including WWE Superstar and Diva appearances, sponsorship integration, concert tie-ins, sweepstakes and special merchandise sales.
As part of SummerSlam weekend, WWE will be announcing the winner of its âAre You WWEâs Biggest Fan?â video contest at a special red carpet event in New York Cityâs Times Square on Friday, August 24. The contest, run by Ziddo.com, exceeded all expectations with WWE fans submitting more than 1,000 video submissions. The submissions were viewed 785,000 times during the contest.
WWE is bringing the 15 finalists to New York City to have their videos voted on by WWE Superstar judges John Cena, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Batista and Randy Orton. One lucky winner will be crowned WWEâs âBiggest Fanâ and will receive a grand prize of $25,000.
On Sunday, August 26, WWE Superstars will be on hand at Continental Airlines Arena for a special fundraiser for ex-Giant defensive end George Martinâs âJourney for 9/11â from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. For a donation of $10, fans can take photos with WWE Superstars and meet George Martin, with all money raised being donated to the âJournal for 9/11.â
On September 15, Martin will set out on a walk across America, from New York City to San Francisco, to raise awareness and money for rescue workers experiencing health issues related to the their heroic work at ground zero in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. WWE is one of the sponsors of the âJourney for 9/11.â
All the excitement leads up to the 20th annual SummerSlam, returning this year to New Jerseyâs Continental Airlines Arena at the Meadowlands, which was the site of the second SummerSlam held in 1989. This yearâs event is already shaping up to be one of WWEâs best ever, as the 20,000 seat arena is completely sold out.
We already known John Cena will take on Randy Orton on August 26 at Summerslam. Here are two recently announced matches to the pay-per-view:
- The Great Khali will defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Batista.
- Rey Mysterio will return and wrestle Chavo Guerrero.
PWInsider.com reported Monday that WWE's plan to feature the cast of Jackass in a match at Summerslam has fallen through.
When reports of WWE's plan to run the Jackass storyline first broke, the belief was that the cast would appear in three matches on the Summerslam card. That was later changed to one, presumably involving Umaga.
Things began to look bleaker when Bam Margera pulled out due to an injury; Johnny Knoxville recently backed out as well, which prompted WWE to nix the angle.
The cast had distanced itself from WWE following the Chris Benoit family tragedy. And now, it appears as though all plans are off.
