Re: WWE Wrestling 2008: The Road To Wrestlemania XXV
10/6/08 MONDAY NIGHT RAW RECAP -
Live from the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington - 9 PM ET/6 PM PT
The show begins with a shot of Lillian Garcia in the ring.
Lillian Garcia: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, your World Heavyweight Champion, Chris Jericho!
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CHRIS JERICHO ENTRANCE THEME*
Chris Jericho struts down to the ring, his protégé Lance Cade by his side and a microphone in his hand. After entering the ring, Jericho holds his championship belt in the air, and smiles. The fans are very heated in their booing of Jericho, who just 24 hours ago defeated Shawn Michaels to retain his World Heavyweight Championship. After the crowd dies down a bit, Jericho puts the microphone to his mouth.
Jericho: Ladies and gentlemen, you are looking at the greatest wrestler to ever step into the ring. 24 hours ago, I proved just that when I beat Shawn Michaels, the man you love and adore so much. Now I'm sure you're all saying, "But Chris, Shawn would have won if it wasn't for Lance Cade interfering." You know what I say to that? I say that Shawn Michaels deserved that.
The crowd in the Key Arena is hardly letting Jericho speak with all the boos he's receiving.
Jericho: Shawn Michaels deserved to be inches away from my belt, only to fall just short. I know you all hold Shawn Michaels near and dear to your heart, but what do any of you do for him? I, on the other hand, have Lance Cade, who will do anything for me. Shawn Michaels has nobody that will do what Cade did for me last night. That match is over now, I won, and I've moved on. Shawn Michaels is now out of my thoughts. I'll never have defend my title against him ever again and do you know why? Because Shawn Michaels isn't on my level.
The crowd is in uproar with some of Jericho's statements.
Jericho: And speaking of defending MY World Heavyweight Championship, that brings me to 'The Animal' Batista. Batista, come Cyber Sun...
*BATISTA ENTRANCE THEME*
Huge pop from the crowd as 'The Animal' Batista comes out. Batista walks out in his ring gear, due to the fact he is scheduled for a match later on in the night. Batista skips his normal entrance routine in order to get straight to the ring and meet the World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho face-to-face.
Batista: What were you saying, Chris? I figured that whatever you wanted to say you could say right to my face.
Jericho: Yes, I di...
Batista: Shut it, Jericho. It's my time to talk. Back at Unforgiven, you stole my opportunity to become the World Heavyweight Champion right from my hands. I delivered a Spine buster on Kane and got the 1..2..3, only to find out with no time left that you ate my leftovers. Well come Cyber Sunday, there will be nothing for you to pick up. That belt will be around my waist where it rightfully belongs.
Jericho and Cade both suddenly smile. Jericho chuckles and then puts the microphone to his mouth.
Jericho: Batista, as we've all found out since then, the better man won the Championship Scramble at Unforgiven. I don't have time to play these silly games.
Jericho and Cade begin to exit the ring until...
*WWE RAW THEME PLAYS*
Mike Adamle comes out to a mixed reaction from the crowd.
Adamle: Not so fast, Chris. As you know, the next Pay-Per-View is Cyber Sunday, which allows the fans to get involved with the Pay-Per-View. Now Batista, at No Mercy yesterday you won the right to be the #1 Contender to Jericho's belt, and I respect that. However, the point of this pay-per-view is to let the fans get involved. So at Cyber Sunday, we're going to have a three-way match for the World Heavyweight Championship. It's going to be Chris Jericho, 'The Animal' Batista, and the third member of the match? That's up to you, America. On WWE.com, we will have a poll to determine who the final member of this match will be, and the winner of the poll will be announced... on Cyber Sunday.
Mike Adamle exits as Batista and Jericho stare down in the ring.
COMMERCIAL BREAK
*WWE RAW THEME PLAYS*
The opening pyro goes off throughout the arena.
Cole: And what a way to kick off Monday Night Raw! Michael Cole along with Jerry "The King" Lawler, and boy, how excited are you to see who will be the 3rd participant in the World Heavyweight Championship Match at Cyber Sunday?
Lawler: Excited doesn't even begin to describe it Michael! I can't wait!
Cole: And we have a great show for the viewers tonight as well, don't we King?
Lawler: You bet we do! We can confirm to you that 'The Animal' Batista will be in action, and we'll also get an update on Rey Mysterio's condition after that vicious steel chair shot from Kane yesterday at No Mercy!
Cole: I'd bet that we'll also hear from Kane about that matter before the show ends, and plus in our Main Event, after the events that transpired at No Mercy, it's going to be the former World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk and the former Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston taking to the World Tag Team Champions, Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase Jr.!
*MICKIE JAMES THEME PLAYS*
Lawler: And what a great way to start the show!
Mickie James runs out and jumps up and down with Jamie Noble following with a big smile on his face.
Cole: Yes and we saw these two pair up last week on Monday Night Raw, when they defeated the Burchills after Jamie Noble hit Burchill with that devastating arm-bar submission hold.
*SANTINO MARELLA THEME PLAYS*
Lawler: Oh boy...
Santino and Beth both strut down to the ring sporting their championship belts. A split screen comes into play showing Beth Phoenix reversing Candice Michelle's finishing move into the Glam Slam for the win last night at No Mercy.
Cole: And we saw these two last night at No Mercy when Beth Phoenix successfully defended her Women's Championship against Candice Michelle.
Before the match begins, Santino calls for a microphone.
Santino: Now, last night at No Mercy we saw 'The Glamazon' Beth Phoenix defeat Candice to win the Women's Championship. But, she is not the only champion in the ring! Bring up the Honk-A-Meter!
The Honk-A-Meter is displayed on the screen.
Santino: Now as you know, the Honky-Tonk Man was Intercontinental Champion for a record... 64 weeks. I, Santino Marella, have been Intercontinental Champion for... 7 weeks.
Match 1 - Inter-Gender Tag-Team Match
Jamie Noble and Mickie James vs. Santino Marella and 'The Glamazon' Beth Phoenix
Mickie James steps out first for her team, but Santino Marella insists to Beth that he start the match. The two lock up into the center of the ring, and Santino easily gets the better of that battle. He pushes James off into the corner, and begins to rave about his showing of strength. As he's bragging to Beth, Mickie James comes up from behind and attempts a roll-up, which Santino kicked out of after a two-count. Mickie then goes on the offensive with several elbows to Santino. She then tries to shoot him off to the corner, but Santino reveres and Mickie's back goes hard against the turnbuckle. Santino comes charging at her, but Mickie gets out of the way and tags in her partner, Jamie Noble. Noble hops into the ring, and starts delivering shots to Santino, he then tries to whip Santino into the corner, but Santino again reverses and sends Noble into the corner. Noble floats over Santino then tags Mickie back in. With Santino in the corner, Mickie is able to land several shots on the Intercontinental Champ and knocks him on the ground. She then tags in Noble again. As Santino gets to his feet, Noble springs in and connects with his arm-bar finisher. After about three seconds, Marella is tapping out, but Beth Phoenix has the ref distracted! By the time the referee realizes what is going on, Santino has escaped the move. He runs to the corner to tag in Phoenix, as Noble tags in James. Phoenix nails James with several right hands, and shoots Mickie off to the corner. Mickie's back hits hard and she falls to the ground. Beth then picks Mickie up, and nails a back-breaker. She then picks up Mickie again and tries to hit the Glam Slam, but Mickie counters into a hurracanrana. Both women are lying on the floor, with Marella and Noble looking to be tagged in. Mickie was inches away from the tag, but sees Noble jump off the turnbuckle! Noble caught William Regal walking down to the ring with Layla, and wanted a piece of the 2008 King of the Ring! Mickie James gets to her feet and is catching her breath on the ropes. Marella is tagged in and comes up from behind to roll Mickie up. 1...2...3!
Winner via roll-up (5:38) - Santino Marella and 'The Glamazon' Beth Phoenix
William Regal and Jamie Noble are brawling on the entrance ramp. Regal has the upper-hand due to his strength, but Noble's stinginess lands him a few shots. WWE Security comes in to separate the two. Layla then comes down to help Regal, who seems to have caught a bad blow to the cheek. The smile Noble had on his face at the beginning of the match has now turned to pure rage, as Regal's theme plays and he and Layla exit. Mickie James is trying to calm down Noble, but to no avail.
COMMERCIAL BREAK
Cole: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to Monday Night Raw, where before the commercial break we saw things break down between Jamie Noble and the 2008 King of the Ring, William Regal. This feud has been going on for quite some time now, and ever since the lovely Layla left Noble's side for Regal, Noble has been just absolutely infuriated!
Lawler: I'll tell you what Michael, I can't wait to see these two in the ring!
Cole: It should be quite a contest!
*SANTINO MARELLA THEME PLAYS*
Lawler: Awww come on, again?
The crowd is booing once again as they expect the Intercontinental Champion to come out. A man walks out, but it's not Santino. It's Charlie Haas!
Cole: And oh my goodness, King! Over the past few weeks, Charlie Haas has done impressions of Carlito, John Cena, The Great Khali, and even good ol' JR. But this may be the best one yet, look at that unibrow!
Haas comes to the ring with a microphone in hand.
Haas: (speaking in Santino's accent) Good evening ladies and gentlemen. My name, is Chantino, and I am your Intercontinental Champion. Bring up the Honk-a...
*PAUL BURCHILL THEME PLAYS*
Before Chantino can bring up the Honk-A-Meter, Paul Burchill comes out to the ring, ready to fight Chantino.
Match 2 - Singles Match
Chantino Marella (Charlie Haas) vs. Paul Burchill
The two men lock up in the middle of the ring, Burchill moves behind Haas but Haas elbows Burchill in the face to get him off. Haas then tries to shoot Burchill to the ropes, but Burchill reverses and sends Haas. Haas ducks under an attempted clothesline by Burchill, then locks Burchill into a Small Package. The referee counts to two before Burchill can kick out. Haas then goes to the offensive on Burchill, landing several rights before trying to send Burchill against the ropes. Burchill reverses again, but Haas comes off the ropes and hits Burchill with a big clothesline. Haas then begins to taunt like Santino while Burchill is down, kissing his muscle, mocking Santino. Burchill gets to his feet and Haas tries to send Burchill to the corner, but again Burchill reverses and sends Haas. Burchill then comes charging at Haas, but Haas gets out of the way, and Burchill slams into the corner. Haas then goes behind Burchill for the roll-up. 1...2...3!
Winner via roll-up (4:12) - Chantino Marella (Charlie Haas)
*SANTINO MARELLA THEME PLAYS*
Santino Marella comes down to the ring again, with Beth Phoenix by his side. Paul Burchill exits the ring, Charlie Haas is still in the ring and smiling at the Intercontinental Champion. Santino and Beth do not enter the ring.
Santino: Oh ha ha ha, that was very funny Mr. Haas. The past few weeks, you have been a man of many faces. Kind of like the guy from the Batman. But you're not the only unpredictable one here. No, no I can be very unpredictable as well. I know you probably think I'm going to come in that ring and make you cry for your mommy. No, no, that will not be happening today. Instead, at Cyber Sunday, it will be you versus me, mano y mano-f many faces.
*SANTINO MARELLA THEME PLAYS*
Charlie Haas is looking very happy in the ring. Marella and Beth Phoenix head to the back.
COMMERCIAL BREAK
*NO MERCY VIDEO PACKAGE*
Cole: What a ladder match we witnessed last night, King. It was the type of match that you'll watch over and over and it will never get old.
Lawler: Absolutely, Michael! I just wish those two would get in the ring versus each other one more time!
Cole: However we do have some unfortunate news from that match. Obviously both men took some hard bumps, and we have learned that Shawn Michaels suffered a concussion in that match that took place just 24 hours ago. We know that he is not here tonight, and we're not sure if this is going to force him to miss any more time. We wish the best to the Hear---
*RANDY ORTON ENTRANCE THEME*
Randy Orton comes out, and makes his way to the ring with a microphone in his hand.
Orton: Earlier in the night, Mike Adamle came out to announce that at Cyber Sunday, there's going to be a three-way match to determine the World Heavyweight Champion. Obviously, I have been injured over the past several months and come Cyber Sunday, I will not be medically cleared to participate in this match. Now Chris Jericho, Batista, and whoever the third participant may be, know this. At Cyber Sunday, I will be at ringside to watch the match. But don't think I'll do anything to interfere, because to be perfectly honest, I don't care who wins this match. It could be Jericho...
The crowd boos.
Orton: It could be Batista...
The crowd cheers.
Orton: It could be Santino Marella for all I know, because I really don't care. Because once I am healthy, I will become the World Heavyweight Champion with rather ease.
Randy begins to exit the ring when...
*BATISTA ENTRANCE THEME*
Batista comes out to a huge pop from the crowd. After doing his entrance routine, he makes his way to the ring. He and Randy Orton have a stare down in the ring until Batista begins to talk.
Batista: Randy, Randy, Randy… you need to know something as well. When I win at Cyber Sunday, it doesn't matter when you’re coming back, because I won’t surrender the belt anytime soon.
Randy Orton decides that enraged Batista is not the best thing to do at this time, so he exits the ring and walks up the ramp.
Cole: What a statement made by Batista! He seems very confident heading in to Cyber Sunday.
Lawler: Agreed, Michael! However, whoever wins the match at Cyber Sunday better not forget about 'The Legend Killer'.
Cole: You’re right, King. Batista now has a chance to make a statement to not just Orton, but also to the World Heavyweight Champion, Chris Jericho. We'll see ‘The Animal’ in action when we come back.
COMMERCIAL BREAK
Raw resumes with a shot of Batista in the ring, jumping up and down and pumping himself up.
*SNITSKY ENTRANCE THEME*
Snitsky comes out, looking enraged as usual.
Cole: Woah, King! We haven't heard from Snitsky in a long time!
Lawler: You're right Cole, and he's looking as mad as ever!
Match 3 - Singles Match
Batista vs. Snitsky
The match begins with the two locking up in the middle of the ring. Snitsky hits Batista with a knee to the chest, and then two shots to the face. He then locks up Batista in a headlock, but Batista is able to shoot him off to the ropes. Snitsky hits off the ropes only to fall victim to a big clothesline from Batista. Batista drops two elbows on Snitsky before he picks him up and tries to send him to the corner. Snitsky reverses and Batista hits the corner. Snitsky charged at Batista, but Batista throws out his elbow which connects to the jaw of Snitsky. Batista then shifts Snitsky into the corner, and then drove his shoulder 3 times until the referee forced him to back off. Batista then moves to the middle of the ring. Snitsky, seeming somewhat dazed, drifts right to the middle when Batista meets him and delivers a Spinebuster! Batista heads to the rope where he does his trademark taunt of grabbing the rope and stomping his foot. He then holds up a thumbs-down, which draws a great reaction from the crowd. Snitsky gets up, Batista reels him in and nails him with a Batista Bomb! 1...2...3!
Winner via pinfall (2:57) - Batista
Snitsky rolls out of the ring holding the back of his head, Batista is taunting by holding up a number one to show his spot as the #1 Contender.
Cole: Wow, what a statement win by Batista! We've seen many people in the past struggle with Snitsky, but Batista absolutely dominated him for the entire match!
Lawler: Obviously he wanted to send a statement to Chris Jericho, Michael. And I think he did just that.
Cole: Indeed he did, and ladies and gentlemen, just two weeks from this Sunday, we have our most interactive Pay-Per-View ever, Cyber Sunday, live from the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
*CYBER SUNDAY COMMERCIAL*
Cole: America, this one's in your hands.
Lawler: And here tonight on Raw we already announced two of the matches for Cyber Sunday! In the Raw Main Event, it will be Chris Jericho vs. 'The Animal' Batista vs. your choice for the World Heavyweight Championship!
Cole: I know you can't wait to see who the third member of that match is, and I can't either. Also announced tonight, it's going to be Santino Marella vs. Charlie Haas, the man of many faces, for the Intercontinental Championship. It will be Santino's first defense of the title since he won it back in August.
Lawler: I'm looking forward to that match just to see who Charlie Haas will imitate!
*KELLY KELLY ENTRANCE MUSIC*
Lawler: But I'm looking forward to this even more!
Kelly Kelly comes out to a big pop, with her beautiful smile on her face as always.
*CANDICE MICHELLE ENTRANCE MUSIC*
Candice Michelle comes out to another big pop from the crowd.
Cole: Last night at No Mercy, Candice Michelle challenged Beth Phoenix for the WWE Women's Championship. Candice performed well and was almost able to nail the Candy-Wrapper on the champion, but Phoenix was able to reverse it into her own finisher, the Glam Slam, and get the win. We'll see her and Kelly Kelly team up in Diva tag action, next.
COMMERCIAL BREAK
Raw resumes with all four ladies in the ring for the match.
Match 4 - Diva Tag-Team Match
Kelly Kelly and Candice Michelle vs. Jillian Hall and Katie Lea Burchill
Kelly Kelly and Katie Lea start the match for their respective teams. The two lock up in the middle of the ring, and Katie Lea is able to get behind Kelly Kelly. She then yanks Kelly's hair, which knocks her to the ground. She then goes for a quick pin, but can only get a one-count before Kelly kicks out. Both divas get to their feet, and Kelly lands several punches on Katie Lea. Kelly Kelly then hit Katie Lea with a dropkick and goes to send in Candice Michelle. Michelle goes up to the top turnbuckle, and hits Katie Lea with a cross-body block. Candice goes for the pin, but can only get a two-count. She then brings Katie Lea to her feet, and lands a punch before trying to shoot her off into the corner. Katie Lea reverses and Candice is shot off. She tries to float-over Katie Lea, but Katie Lea is able to catch her in the air and she powers her down the ground. She then tags in her partner Jillian, and the two go to double team Candice they double Irish whip her into their corner, and Jillian goes running at Candice, but she's able to get her leg up to kick Jillian off. Candice then sneaks up from behind Jillian for a roll-up, but Katie Lea came into the ring and broke it up. Jillian is now in control, she picks up Candice and sends her to the corner. She then goes for her handspring elbow smash, but Candice gets out of the way, and reverses it into a small package. Jillian kicks out at two, and both divas go to make a tag to their partner. Kelly lands two rights on Katie Lea, and then tries to kick her but Katie catches the kick. Kelly, however, is able to back-flip out of the move, and then hits Katie Lea with her finisher, the K2! She goes for the pin...1..2..3!
Winner via pinfall (6:07) - Kelly Kelly and Candice Michelle
Kelly Kelly and Candice hug and celebrate their win as Jillian and Katie Lea exit.
Cole: Impressive win for Candice and Kelly Kelly. Candice hopes to get another shot at Beth Phoenix's title, and Kelly has already gotten two wins over 'The Glamazon'. Both these women could figure to be the next Women's Champion.
COMMERCIAL BREAK
Raw resumes with a shot of Kane in his "locker room".
Kane: What I did to Rey Mysterio at No Mercy is only a preview of things to come for "Little Rey-Rey". I may not have been able to take his mask off, but I gained just as much satisfaction by knowing that Rey is lying at home, with broken bones and a broken spirit. But that's not enough. Come Cyber Sunday, it's going to be you versus me, and I assure you that you will leave the match broken, and without a mask on your face.
*JOHN MORRISON ENTRANCE THEME*
John Morrison and The Miz come out to a large amount of boos. The former WWE Tag Team Champions are looking confident as always.
Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw, ladies and gentlemen, and right now we get to see some of the talent over on ECW, as John Morrison and The Miz are in action.
*CRYME TYME ENTRANCE MUSIC*
JTG and Shad Gaspard come out doing their normal dance on the entrance ramp.
Cole: And King, the feud between these two tag teams has been sparked mainly by the two's shows on WWE.com. The Miz and John Morrison are the hosts of "The Dirt Sheet", while Cryme Tyme hosts "Word Up". The two have been trash-talking each other back and forth for weeks, we'll see which team gets the better of the other in the ring tonight.
Match 5 - Tag-Team Match
John Morrison and The Miz vs. Cryme Tyme (JTG and Shad Gaspard)
The Miz and JTG start the match off for their teams. The Miz immediately slips behind JTG and wraps him up, but JTG is able to reverse and get behind The Miz. The Miz gives JTG an elbow to the face, then another one which pushes JTG to the corner. The Miz then tries to shoot JTG to the opposite corner, but JTG reverses and shoots off The Miz. JTG then comes charging at him, but the Miz takes JTG while running and lifts him over the rope. JTG lands behind the ropes but still in the ring, then flips over The Miz, bounces off the ropes, and throws a shoulder block at him. The Miz gets up only to eat a big dropkick from JTG. JTG then brings The Miz to his feet, and over to their corner where he tags in Shad Gaspard. JTG holds The Miz while Shad lands several shots. Shad then picks up the Miz and scoop slams him down to the mat. He then brings The Miz to his feet, and shoots him off to the ropes, and then connects on a big clothesline. He then goes for the pin, but John Morrison comes in to break it up. The Miz then tags in John Morrison, who hits Shad twice and then nails him with a step-up enziguiri. Morrison then puts an arm-bar on Shad, who is trying to move closer to the ropes. The Miz then tells the referee to watch out for JTG, and while the ref is distracted with JTG, The Miz moves Shad farther away from the ropes. Shad finally breaks the hold, goes over to The Miz and knocks him down to the floor. He then takes Morrison, lifts him high above his head, and tosses him down. JTG and Shad are taunting in the middle of the ring, until...
*JBL ENTRANCE THEME*
JBL comes out to a large amount of boos.
Cole: What's JBL doing here?
Lawler: I think he's still mad over Cryme Tyme stealing his limo at No Mercy! And boy does he look mad!
JBL comes down to the ring, and delivers a blow to both JTG and Shad. He then tosses JTG outside of the ring, and hits Shad with the Clothesline from Hell. The referee calls for the bell.
Fought to a double disqualification (5:01)
JBL stands over Shad enraged.
COMMERCIAL BREAK
Cole: Ladies and gentlemen, let us recap for you what happened before the break. At No Mercy after JBL's match with Batista, Cryme Tyme used JBL's limo, I'm assuming without permission, to cruise the town. I think it's safe to say JBL got his revenge tonight.
Lawler: He sure did, Michael! I wouldn't want to get in JBL's way, especially with the way the stock market has been going!
*TEAM PRICELESS ENTRANCE THEME*
Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase Jr. comes out with Manu to a large amount of boos.
Cole: Ladies and gentlemen, here are the World Tag Team Champions, Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase Jr., with their new friend Manu.
*KOFI KINGSTON ENTRANCE THEME*
Kofi Kingston comes out to a big pop from the crowd. He does his "Boh! Boh! Boh!" clap and trots down to the ring.
Cole: And here comes the electrifying Jamaican, Kofi Kingston.
Lawler: I love watching him in action, he's one of the most exiting wrestlers in all the WWE!
*CM PUNK ENTRANCE THEME*
Cole: And here is the former World Heavyweight Champion, the Straight-Edge Superstar, CM Punk.
Lawler: He's another guy I love to see in action! I for one am glad to see the younger guys Main Eventing tonight.
Match 6 - Tag-Team Match
Team Priceless (Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase Jr.) with Manu vs. Kofi Kingston and CM Punk
Kofi Kingston and Cody Rhodes start off the match. The two lock up in the center of the ring, and Cody Rhodes locks in a headlock on Kofi. Kofi gives two elbows to shake Rhodes off, then tries to send him into the corner. Rhodes reverses, and Kofi goes to the corner only to float over Rhodes. Kofi then sends Rhodes to the other corner, and then uses his great vertical leap to land on top of Rhodes in the corner. He then lands 8 punches on Cody before being pushed off. Rhodes picks up Kofi and puts on another head lock. Kofi then shoots him off to the ropes. Kofi then jumps over Cody, and then a second time, before nailing him with a dropkick. Cody then rolls out of the ring trying to catch his breath, and Manu goes over to assist him. Kofi then springs off the ropes for a huge cross-body block, and both Rhodes and Manu hit the floor. Dibiase Jr. then goes to get some shots on Kofi, and as Rhodes and Manu get up to triple-team Kofi, CM Punk goes high risk and takes them all out!
COMMERCIAL BREAK
The match resumes with Dibiase and Kofi in the ring. During the break, Team Priceless took control of the match by distracting the referee and having Manu slip in and double team Kofi Kingston. CM Punk is over in his corner, begging for a tag, but Team Priceless has done a great job of isolating Kingston. Dibiase tags in Rhodes, who drops an elbow on Kofi, and then applies the Tri-Force. Kofi is nowhere near the ropes, but is able to break free from the submission after about 30 seconds of Rhodes having it locked in. Kofi gets up and delivers a big back chop to Rhodes which makes him fall. Kofi then springs off the ropes and, "BOH! BOH! BOH!", Kofi hits the twin leg drop. He then tags in CM Punk, who waits for Rhodes to get up. Punk then shoots Rhodes off to the corner, and hits him with his trademark high knee. CM Punk then runs to the center and hits Rhodes with a bulldog. Manu steps up on the apron, and CM Punk goes to knock him off. He's successful in doing so, but Rhodes sneaks up from behind him for the roll-up. 1...2...3!
Winner via pinfall (8:48) - Team Priceless (Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase Jr.)
CM Punk looks infuriated after having another win stolen from him. Kofi Kingston tries to calm him down, and Punk is finally calm enough to leave the ring. Dibiase Jr., Rhodes, and Manu are celebrating in the ring.
*RANDY ORTON ENTRANCE THEME*
Orton walks down to the ring for the second time tonight, with a microphone in his hand.
Orton: Mike Adamle, is this the best you can do? This is your excuse for Monday Night Raw's Main Event? These worthless losers?
Rhodes: Woah, woah, woah, Randy. Don't come down and try to insult us, when we're the ones who have gold around our wastes. If anything, you're the worthless one.
The crowd is chanting R-K-O! R-K-O!
Orton: You're lucky I'm not allowed to harm any of the superstars on the roster until I'm ready to compete, because if I could, you'd all be victims to the RKO. Do you want to impress me? I'm going to give you a chance to impress me next week. Be ready, gentlemen. Be ready.
Randy Orton exits the ring with his music playing. A shot is shown of Team Priceless in the r=ing with confused looks on their faces. What did Orton mean? Find out next week on Raw!
Re: WWE Wrestling 2008: The Road To Wrestlemania XXV
Flanny's Raw Review
Jericho cut a decent promo Batista seemed to have the crowd behind good way to set up the match for Cyber Sunday with Adamle annoncing that it will be a three way i wonder who the third man will be.
first match: Decent way to start off Raw Santino got the win which is good lol and i'm glad this got used to build the feud with Noble & Regal hope this feud continues.
Second Match: Chantino Marella classic lol not to happy that Burchill got used to job but it nice to see Charlie Hass be on a PPV for once i wonder who hge will impersonate.
I'm Glad you're keeping Orton on the show and keeping up the good work he's been doing nice little promo but Batista interuppts again.
Third Match: This was obviously sqaush match Batista just basically destroyed Snitsky.
Fourth Match: Nice Match nice to see Kelly & Candice go over wonder who will go for the Women's title out of the two.
Good Promo by Kane i wonder waht the match at Cyber sunday will be quite looking forward to it
Fith Match: Two great teams going at it i was hopeing for a good finish but JBL interferred i understand why to get revenge i would have let him come down after the match to take them out.
Main Event: Decent the tag champs looked impressive with a win over a former World Champ and a former intercontitnental Champ. Good to see Orton get involved with Pricless again i wonder what Randy has in store for the two next.
Re: WWE Wrestling 2008: The Road To Wrestlemania XXV
10/7/08 TUESDAY NIGHT ECW PREVIEW -
Live from the Spokane Arena in Spokane, Washington - 9 PM ET/6 PM PT
- At No Mercy, Matt Hardy successfully retained his title against 'The World's Strongest Man' Mark Henry. In order to determine his
opponent at Cyber Sunday, there will be a #1 Contenders Match on ECW!
- Speaking of Mark Henry, he is expected to be in a very bad mood after what happened at No Mercy. If Henry is placed in the #1
Contenders Match, how will this mood effect his chances?
- After a double-team assault last week on Tommy Dreamer, Mike Knox and Jack Swagger will team up to face Tommy Dreamer and
the high-flying Evan Bourne.
Re: WWE Wrestling 2008: The Road To Wrestlemania XXV
ECW's looking good. I see the ECW Championship title sprouting up here. Mark Henry should be getting into another feud with someone else. The Hardy/Henry thing has been used a bunch of times already, and someone else should be in the title shot. Henry's mood gets the best of him. Dreamer, and Bourne should go over Knox, and Swagger. Match should be good as well, and add some intresting elements to the feud between Dreamer, and Know/Swagger. Weather, or not Bourne will be incorparated into the feud will be good. I love Sydal/Bourne, and you will see that in my ECW btb.
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10/7/08 TUESDAY NIGHT ECW RECAP-
Live from the Spokane Arena in Spokane, Washington - 9 PM ET/6 PM PT
*WWE ECW THEME PLAYS*
The opening pyro goes off throughout the arena.
The show begins with shots from the crowd in the Spokane Arena. The camera then focuses on the commentator's table, where Todd Grisham and Matt Striker are calling the action.
Grisham: We are just two days removed from No Mercy, and we're already on the road to Cyber Sunday which is less than 3 weeks away! Tonight we're in Spokane, Washington. Welcome to ECW! Alongside my partner Matt Striker, I'm Todd Grisham, and we have a great show tonight for you!
Striker: That we do, Todd. Let's get right to it!
The camera shifts to the Ring Announcer, Tony Chimel, standing in the center of the ring.
Chimel: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, your ECW Champion, Matt Hardy!
*MATT HARDY ENTRANCE THEME*
Matt Hardy comes out to a humongous cheer from the crowd. With the ECW title belt around his shoulder, Hardy throws up his 2-1 hand signal and makes his way to the ring.
Striker: And here comes arguably everybody's favorite champion, Matt Hardy!
Hardy steps into the ring and is handed a microphone by Chimel. After throwing up his hand gesture again, the crowd finally dies down.
Hardy: Just 2 days ago at No Mercy, I had a match versus Mark Henry for the ECW Championship. As you can tell by what's on my shoulder, I won, and am still your ECW Champion.
Crowd cheers.
Hardy: Now with all due respect to 'The World's Strongest Man', I think it's time to give somebody else a shot at my belt.
*THEODORE LONG ENTRANCE THEME*
The crowd gives a nice cheer for the ECW General Manager as Teddy Long comes out, dancing, with his personal assistant, Tiffany by his side. The two enter the ring and shake the hand of the ECW Champion, Matt Hardy.
Long: Now, Matt, I completely agree with you that it's time for another challenger for the ECW Championship to step up. That's why tonight, there' going to be a #1 Contenders Match between Finlay, ...
Crowd cheers.
...John Morrison, ...
Crowd boos.
...and The Miz!
Crowd boos again.
*MARK HENRY ENTRANCE THEME*
Mark Henry comes out to the biggest boo yet, with WWE Hall of Famer Tony Atlas by his side. Henry looks angrier than ever after not hearing his name called for the #1 Contenders Match.
Henry: Listen, Teddy. I'm the former ECW Champion. I'm the 'World's Strongest Man'. Why aren't I in the #1 Contenders Match?
The crowd boos at the thought of Henry being in the match.
Long: You know what, playa, you may be right. And I'll give you a chance at the ECW Championship. But listen, playa, if I put you in this match, you gotta keep your hands off Matt Hardy until Cyber Sunday.
Henry: You've got a deal, Teddy. And after I win tonight, I'm gonna be countin' the days 'till I get that belt back. Don't think for a second those chumps are gonna beat me tonight.
Mark Henry and Tony Atlas exit the ring as "Sombody's Gonna Get It" plays in the arena.
Grisham: What a match we have planned for later tonight! We're going to break; when we get back 'The Latin Assassin' Ricky Ortiz will be in action!
COMMERCIAL BREAK
*RICKY ORTIZ ENTRANCE THEME*
Ricky Ortiz comes out bobbing his head and waving his "Rally Towel". He gives the towel to a fan before he heads down to the ring.
Striker: Ricky Ortiz, 'The Latin Assassin' as I like to call him, is undefeated in singles action in ECW. Although he's not in the #1 Contenders Match tonight, I think this match is a great way for him to send a statement.
*CHAVO GUERRERRO ENTRANCE THEME*
Chavo Guerrerro comes out, without Bam Neely by his side for the first time in ECW.
Match 1 - Singles Match
Ricky Ortiz vs. Chavo Guerrerro
The referee calls for the bell and the two lock up in the middle of the ring. Chavo shifts behind Ortiz, and tries for a very quick roll-up but Ortiz easily kicks out. They both get up, and Chavo hits Ortiz with two European Uppercuts, and Ortiz is dazed. Chavo then puts Ortiz in a headlock, but Ortiz shoots Chavo off to the ropes. Chavo slides under Ortiz's clothesline attempt, then his Ortiz with a dropkick that knocks him to the ground. He signals for the Frog Splash, and heads up to the top turnbuckle, but misses as Ortiz was able to run out of the way. Ortiz then brings Chavo to his feet, then hits him with two right hands before shooting him to the corner. Ricky then charges at Guerrero, and nails him with a clothesline in the corner which knocks Chavo down. Ricky then heads to the top rope and waits for Chavo to get up. Chavo finally gets up, but Ricky hits him with a diving shoulder block. Ricky goes for a pin count, but the referee only counts two before Chavo gets his shoulder up. The two both get to their feet, and Chavo tries to send Ricky to the ropes, but Ricky reverses. Ricky hits Chavo with his shoulder to knock Chavo to the ground. Ricky signals that his finisher is coming, and the crowd goes nuts as Ricky hits "The Big O" on Chavo. The referee counts...1...2...3!
Winner via pinfall (5:22) - Ricky Ortiz
Chavo exits the ring, in pain, and walks backwards up the ramp. Ricky Ortiz is celebrating in the ring, as he is still undefeated.
Grisham: And another big win from Ricky Ortiz. General Manager Teddy Long has to take notice of this gu-- what?
Chavo makes his way up the ramp, but his former bodyguard, Bam Neely, comes up from behind him and hits him with a steel chair!
Grisham: That's Bam Neely! He just hit Chavo with a steel chair!
Striker: Well, Bam Neely used to be the bodyguard of Chavo, but they've had some friction lately, and it's culminated to this.
Grisham: We're gonna go to break, ladies and gentlemen.
COMMERCIAL BREAK
ECW resumes with Tony Atlas and Mark Henry in GM Teddy Long's office.
Long: Listen, playa. You're a WWE Hall Of Famer, so I'm not trying to disrespect. But I think I stand for everyone when I say that I can't have you playing a part in tonight's Main Event. If you lay your hands on any wrestler in that match, Mark Henry is automatically disqualified.
The crowd cheers in reaction to the news. Tony Atlas and Mark Henry both have infuriated looks on their faces. Tony and Mark begin to storm out of the office, but Long stops them.
Long: Wait, playa. Also, if you interfere in tonight's match, then next week you'll be facing Tommy Dreamer in an ECW Extreme Rules Match.
The crowd cheers again. Tony Atlas has a shocked look on his face, while Teddy Long and his personal assistant Tiffany are smiling at both the WWE Hall Of Famer and the 'World's Strongest Man'.
The camera cuts back to the announce table.
Grisham: Wow, what big news from the General Manager of ECW! Tony Atlas better not even think of interfering tonight!
Striker: Yes, but I think deep down we all want him to, Todd! Because if he does, not only his Mark Henry DQ'ed, but Tony Atlas will have to face Tommy Dreamer next week in an ECW Extreme Rules Match!
*JACK SWAGGER ENTRANCE THEME*
Jack Swagger comes out to boos from the crowd, bobbing his head in tune to his entrance theme.
Striker: And here comes another undefeated superstar from Teddy Long's 'New Talent Initiative, Jack Swagg-aaaahhhhh.
*MIKE KNOX ENTRANCE THEME*
Mike Knox comes out to an even louder boo from the crowd.
Grisham: And Matt, both Jack Swagger and Mike Knox have gotten their hits on Tommy Dreamer in the past two weeks.
Striker: That they have, Todd, but now Tommy gets to face them both in the same match, along with the highflying Evan Bourne. A great chance for revenge for Tommy Dreamer.
*TOMMY DREAMER ENTRANCE THEME*
Tommy Dreamer comes out beating his chest while receiving a big pop from the crowd.
Grisham: You just talked about how this is a great chance for revenge, and I agree. Dreamer has some scores to settle tonight, and I think he'll do just that.
*EVAN BOURNE ENTRANCE THEME*
Evan Bourne comes out to another big cheer from the crowd. Bourne high-fives the fans on his way down the entrance ramp, then he and Dreamer enter the ring together.
Grisham: And few WWE Superstars have captured the fans as quickly as this man has.
Striker: What's not to like? Evan 'Air' Bourne has it all.
Match 2 - Tag-Team Match
Jack Swagger and Mike Knox vs. Tommy Dreamer and Evan Bourne
Mike Knox and Evan Bourne start the match off for their teams. Knox quickly goes for a clothesline, but Bourne evades it, then runs to the ropes. Bourne springs off the ropes and hits Knox with a leaping kick to his chest. Knox falls after the kick but immediately gets back up. He attempts another clothesline, but Bourne evades again and grabs the leg of Knox. Knox then delivers several shots to Bourne's back, knocking the weaker Bourne to the ground. Knox then picks Bourne up and shoots him to his team's corner. Bourne is shot to the corner where he collides with the foot of Jack Swagger. Knox then delivers several shots to Bourne, and then tags in Jack Swagger. Swagger brings Bourne to the middle of the ring, and hits him with two rights before shooting him to the corner. Bourne attempts a float-over, but Swagger catches his legs and tries to alley-oop powerbomb him. Bourne holds onto the ropes, and then is able to reverse the move into a hurracanrana. Swagger is sent to the mat, which allows Bourne the time to tag in Tommy Dreamer. Dreamer comes in and gives a punch to the head of Swagger, followed by two elbows to the chest. He then tries to shoots Swagger to his corner, but Swagger gets the better of Dreamer and Dreamer goes into his own corner. Swagger goes for a clothesline, but Dreamer gets out of the way, with Swagger's momentum taking him into the corner. Dreamer then tags in Bourne, and sets up an armbar, which Bourne kicks from the top rope while coming in. Bourne lands two kicks on Dreamer, followed by another big kick to the back of Swagger's head. Bourne goes for a pin, but Knox is able to come in and break it up before the ref could count 3. Tommy Dreamer then comes in and clotheslines Knox outside the ring, and falling out himself in the process. The two continue to brawl outside, while Swagger looks to be potentially knocked out from Bourne's kick. Bourne heads to the top ropes, where he looks to attempt his signature Shooting Star Press. In the mean time, Mike Knox has Tommy Dreamer on the ground outside the ring, and was able to recognize Bourne on the top ropes and pull him down. Perched on the top turnbuckle, Jack Swagger was finally able to recover, and he grabs Bourne in his finisher position. Swagger powerbombs Bourne to the mat, and easily picks up the three-count for the win.
Winner via pinfall (6:14) - Mike Knox and Jack Swagger
The bell has rung, but Swagger and Knox are not satisfied with just the win. While Bourne is laid out inside the ring, the two begin to double team Tommy Dreamer. Knox grabs a steel chair from under the ring, while Swagger is holding Dreamer. Knox lays a vicious chair shot on Dreamer, which knocks him unconsious to the ground. The two finally exit, with both Bourne and Dreamer out cold.
COMMERCIAL BREAK
ECW resumes with General Manager Theodore Long and Tiffany standing in the GM's office.
Tiffany: I can't wait to watch the Main Event tonight!
Long: Agreed, Tiffany. Some of our best wrestlers will be on showcase toni--
Long and Tiffany both turn their attention to Jack Swagger and Mike Knox, who entered the room looking furious.
Knox: We want in on the Main Event. You saw what we did out there.
Long: Now, Mike, I did see what you did out there. And playa, I have to say that I do not approve. If you like playing with weapons then I'll let you play with weapons. Next week, you two are gonna be in another tag team match. It's gonna be you two versus Tommy Dreamer, and a partner of his choice. ...Oh, and did I mention? It's gonna be an ECW Extreme Rules Match.
The crowd cheers in reaction to the news.
The camera cuts back to the ring area.
*THE MIZ ENTRANCE THEME*
The Miz comes out, looking very confident as usual.
Grisham: Ladies and gentlemen, it's time for your ECW Main Event!
Striker: And here comes The Miz, one half of the great tag team consisting of him and John Morrison.
*JOHN MORRISON ENTRANCE THEME*
John Morrison comes out with his traditional jacket and sunglasses. Morrison poses with his arm up in the air, then struts to the ring.
Striker: And here is 'The Shaman of Sexy', John Morrison. What I'm interested to see is if The Miz and John Morrison will work together in this match. Obviously they are a great tag team, but this is a singles match. You have to think that it'll be every man for himself.
*FINLAY ENTRANCE THEME*
Finlay and Hornswoggle come out to a big pop from the crowd. Both Finlay and Hornswoggle are carrying toy hammers, which they give off to members in the crowd. Finlay is also carrying his trademark shillellegh.
Grisham: And here comes Finlay, the fan favorite in the match, along with his son, Hornswoggle.
*MARK HENRY ENTRANCE THEME*
Mark Henry comes out, with Tony Atlas by his side again. The crowd is booing like crazy while Henry makes his way down to the ring, angry like always.
Striker: And here comes 'The World's Strongest Man' Mark Henry. You may notice that Tony Atlas is right by his side, but I'm sure he remembers what General Manager Teddy Long told him. If he interferes, Henry is disqualified.
Grisham: And we'll see just what happens in tonight's Main Event, right after this commercial break.
COMMERCIAL BREAK
Match 3 - Fatal Four-Way
The Miz vs. John Morrison vs. Finlay (with Hornswoggle) vs. Mark Henry (with Tony Atlas)
- winner becomes #1 Contender to ECW Championship
The match begins with John Morrison and The Miz supposedly scheming against Finlay and Henry. Henry and Finlay then make eye contact, and both charge at The Miz and Morrison. Mark Henry then backs up, and takes a cheap shot on the back of Finlay. The Miz and Morrison join in, and it becomes a 3-on-1 assault on Finlay. Finlay escapes the assault by rolling out of the ring. The Miz and Morrison then both eyeball Henry, and both kick him then send him to the ropes. Henry springs off the ropes, and while The Miz and Morrison both go for a clothesline, Henry hits them both with a double clothesline, knocking both of them to ground. Henry now stands alone in the middle of the ring, and spots Finlay getting to his feet outside of the ring. Henry then drops out to the ring, and begins beating on Finlay. After three shots from Henry, Finlay responds with two from him. Finlay then tries to put Henry against the steel steps, but Henry reverses and Finlay goes back first into the steps. Henry then picks up Finlay, but before he can land a move, John Morrison successfully suicide dives through the ropes, taking out both Finlay and Henry. He and The Miz both go to take out the other two competitors, but interference from Hornswoggle on The Miz allows Finlay to get in a cheap shot on The Miz from behind. Finlay then rolls The Miz back into the ring, and tries for a pin, but The Miz easily breaks the count. In the mean time, Henry has turned things around on Morrison as well, lifting him up and dropping him on the security rail. In the ring, The Miz is shot to the corner by Finlay, who comes charging at The Miz. Finlay, however, goes right into the steel ring post after The Miz dodged his attack. The Miz then brings Finlay back to the center of the ring, and begins to work on the arm of Finlay, which was obviously damaged after the collision with the ring post. Finlay appears close to tapping out, but Henry comes in and splashes on top of both The Miz and Finlay. Henry tries for a pin on The Miz, but no avail. He then heads over to Finlay, but again the count is broken. Morrison then makes his way back into the ring, and rolls under an attempted clothesline from Henry. Morrison then comes off the ropes and hits Henry with a dropkick, and then heads to the top rope. There, he is cut off by Finlay, who goes right up with him, and attempts a super-plex. Morrison however is able to push Finlay off the top rope, but Finlay is fortunate enough to land on his feet. Morrison then immediately tries to follow-up with a Tornado DDT, but Finlay shakes Morrison off of him before he could land the move. Finlay heads out of the ring to regroup, but Morrison tries to follow by going for a baseball slide through the bottom rope. Finlay is able to counter and catch Morrison with the cloth on the side of the ring. Hornswoggle then comes out and delivers a big kick to Morrison, and Morrison is wiped out on the side of the ring. Finlay then slides Morrison back into the ring, but Henry picks up the winded Morrison and hits him with a big backbreaker. The Miz then cheap-shots Henry from behind, which pushes Henry into Finlay who was on the apron, knocking him outside the ring. The Miz then springs off the ropes and tries to hit a big cross-body on Henry, but Henry catches him mid-move and nails him with 'The World's Strongest Slam'! Meanwhile, John Morrison is perched on the top turnbuckle, and he attempts a huge cross-body once Henry turns around. Henry again catches Morrison mid-move, and hits him with 'The World's Strongest Slam' right on top of The Miz! Henry then goes for the pin on Morrison. 1...2...3!
Winner via pinfall (10:15) - Mark Henry
*MATT HARDY ENTRANCE THEME*
Matt Hardy comes out to a big pop to see the new #1 Contender, Mark Henry. Hardy gets in the ring and goes face-to-face with Henry, who is joined by his manager Tony Atlas.
*THEODORE LONG ENTRANCE THEME*
ECW General Manager comes out to the top of the ramp with a microphone in hand.
Long: Alright, Mark, I got good news and bad news for ya. The good news is that you're now the new #1 Contender for the ECW Championship. You'll be facing Matt Hardy at Cyber Sunday. But, this IS Cyber Sunday, and I'm gonna let the fans pick the match type, because that's what this pay-per-view is all about.
Mark Henry stands in the ring. Reading his lips, he is saying "so what?
Long: But that's not all, playa. Here comes the bad news. If you lose your match at Cyber Sunday, then as long as Matt Hardy is the ECW Champion, you will not be receiving another title shot.
Crowd gives big cheer for the Long's announcement.
Grisham: Huge news from Long! Not only can the fans vote on the stipulation, but if Mark Henry loses, then he will not get another title shot until Matt Hardy loses his belt. Thanks for watching ECW, ladies and gentlemen! We'll see you next week!
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RAW REVIEW
BY SC2004
HERE GOES!
- I don’t see Jericho mentioning Cades interference, it’s illogical as it makes t seem as if Jericho is making excuses for Shawn Michaels. Jericho made Cade sound like his bitch as apposed to his buddy. Batista came out a little too early. I personally would of liked to hear more from Jericho. I liked what Batista had to say and it’s good to see you brought up Unforgiving and how Jericho robbed Batista. This promo ended abruptly which didn’t work in my opinion, it was too short and seemed like the one the WWE did but there’s was better because Batista delivered a spine buster to Jericho which made sense.
- Adamle’s decision is cool, but you should of given us the three names. This sucks for Batista and Jericho as Jericho is in greater danger of loosing the strap where as Batista’s odd’s of winning just got halved.
- You did a great job with the opening commentary. Both Michael Cole and The King were in character and they did a great job of selling tonight’s show.
- It was good to give Santino his bit before the match, though you could of done something funny with him instead of just the usual thing. Nice opening match and I liked how Santino pinned Mickie keeping everyone looking fairly strong. The Regal, Jamie Noble brawl was fine. It’s going to take a few weeks for you to distinguish your product from that of the WWE, but you needed to go a different route with Glamerella tonight.
- I totally got Charlie Haas coming out as Santino, very good idea. Not sure he should of picked up the win however. The only problem with this whole segment and match is that it got scheduled right after Santino’s match, you needed to have it much later in the show.
- Not sure anybody wants to see Haas and Santino go at it, especially on a PPV!!! But at least you’re doing something different and I applaud that.
- Ugh! Killer error. Orton was excellent, but there was no need for Batista to interrupt again tonight during a promo. The bigger error here to point out is the fact Batista has a match next and in the first half of the show he has been involved in two promos and a match, just not realistic.
- I see now you had Batista stay in the ring during the commercial, so some of what I said above is forgiven. HA. Still though, it’s been Batista overkill here tonight! Okay squash match with Snitsky that shows off how dominant Batista is.
- I notice how you use the commentators a lot. It’s something I do a lot also. You do it to great effect, the only problem is that you tend to write more dialogue for King and Cole then you do for any one of the wrestler in a promo.
- The women’s tag team match was well written. Even though it was simply filler, I did enjoy it. It however didn’t accomplish much.
- Short and sweet backstage promo with Kane gloating about his destruction of Rey Mysterio at No Mercy. If I were you I’d try and end this meaningless and unpopular storyline as soon as possible.
- Great tag team match. I’m undecided about the finish however. I just can’t see JBL being all that bothered. I mean to go through the effort of coming out and attacking two men, it’s not something he’s do. Also the attack made Cryme Tyme look weak.
- Ugh! Not the best main event dude. This is an opener if anything. Also you’ve made no mention of this match throughout the show. The match itself was fine, but just main event calibre in my opinion. Also I don’t like the fact Punk got pinned and not Kofi! Priceless winning is fine by me. Having Orton slate the men event, although very accurate, wouldn’t go over well backstage.
OVERALL: Lets hit the negatives. HBK wasn’t on the show, JBL was badly used, The main event lacked star power. Batista was over used. The layout and flow of the show made no sense. The promo’s were too short and at times people seemed out of character. Jericho disappeared after the opening promo. We still don’t know the choices for adding a third man to the world title match at Cyber Sunday. On the positives, the match writing was very good. The presentation, spelling and grammar were all fine. You did a great job with Cole and King all through the show. I hope the comments help you. I believe honesty is the best policy and I wouldn’t fill you with crap just to get good reviews back. You’ll improve as you go on dude. I won’t review ECW as I don’t watch and so wouldn’t know what I’m talking about. HA
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OVERALL: Lets hit the negatives. HBK wasn’t on the show, JBL was badly used, The main event lacked star power. Batista was over used. The layout and flow of the show made no sense. The promo’s were too short and at times people seemed out of character. Jericho disappeared after the opening promo. We still don’t know the choices for adding a third man to the world title match at Cyber Sunday. On the positives, the match writing was very good. The presentation, spelling and grammar were all fine. You did a great job with Cole and King all through the show. I hope the comments help you. I believe honesty is the best policy and I wouldn’t fill you with crap just to get good reviews back. You’ll improve as you go on dude. I won’t review ECW as I don’t watch and so wouldn’t know what I’m talking about. HA
- I kept HBK off the show because I announced he suffered an injury in the ladder match last night.
- I don't plan on giving any choices because then it extremely ruins the element of surprise I want to go for in my Cyber Sunday bookings.
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10/10/08 FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN PREVIEW -
Live from the Spokane Arena in Spokane, Washington - 8 PM ET/5 PM PT
- Last Sunday at No Mercy, Triple H successfully retained his WWE Championship against Triple H. Tonight on Smackdown, there will be a #1
Contenders bout for the title, between Jeff Hardy, Vladimir Kozlov, The Brian Kendrick, and the United States Champion, Shelton Benjamin!
- Speaking of Benjamin, R-Truth has been gunning for the United States Championship ever since debuting on Smackdown. After costing Shelton a
win last week on Smackdown, how will 'The Gold Standard' retaliate?
- At No Mercy, MVP was involved in a confrontation between Raw superstars, and showed interest in switching brands. With General Manager Vickie
Guerrero still inactive, Big Show, who will be acting in her place, is said to have an ultimatum for MVP.
- Speaking of Big Show, after a KO win over The Undertaker at No Mercy, what will be the aftermath on Smackdown!
Will The Undertaker get his revenge?
- New WWE Tag Team Champions Carlito and Primo Colon will defend their gold against the team they won it from, Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder.
WWE Wrestling 2008: The Road To Wrestlemania XXV
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