WWE Raw Results

RAW Preview for 5/19 - Credit goes to WWE.com:

At Judgment Day, WWE Champion Triple H retained his gold inside the steel cage. It seems like Randy Orton’s attempts to revive the Age of Orton and regain the WWE Championship fell short. Will Triple H be looking for a new contender to challenge him? Does Orton have plans of his own to get another title opportunity against The Game?

John Cena may have won at Judgment Day, but as JBL pointed out after the match, it was Cena, not JBL, that needed to be looked over in the trainer’s room after their match. Will Cena have a response to the Self-Made Millionaire’s post-match statement? Or will the punishment JBL inflicted on Cena force the Chain Gang commander to tend to his wounds for another couple of weeks?

Shawn Michaels has been a hot topic ever since retiring Hall of Famer Ric Flair at WrestleMania XXIV. With his controversial win over Batista at Backlash and now another controversial victory over Chris Jericho at Judgment Day, HBK seems to be confirming everything The Animal and Y2J have been saying about him. What will HBK have to say to his critics after his Judgment Day victory? Will Jericho or Batista have any response to HBK’s actions over the past several weeks?

After being interrupted by GM William Regal last week upon his return, Jeff Hardy defeated Umaga. Sunday night, Hardy answered MVP’s open challenge and made it clear that he was back with a purpose. Will Hardy continue his winning ways? Will he attempt to finish what he was saying last week before being interrupted by William Regal? Will Jeff feel any repercussions following his win over Umaga last week?

William Regal has been ruling with an iron fist as of late, much to the disgust of our fans and Superstars alike. From blackouts to 14-on-2 matches, Regal has not been afraid to wield his new sense of power with the utmost authority. One man who has not been afraid to lock horns with the Raw GM is Mr. Kennedy. Will the Green Bay loudmouth fall into line and pay Regal the respect he claims he deserves, or will Kennedy gain some respect of his own from the GM?

Mickie James was able to walk out of Judgment Day with her WWE Women’s Championship after pinning Melina. Unfortunately for her though, Beth Phoenix has been relentless in her pursuit of Mickie and the title and will not stop until she succeeds. How will The Glamazon go about getting another Women’s Championship opportunity? Will Mickie James be able to fend off Phoenix again?

We’ll find out all the answers to these questions and the fallout from Judgment Day when Monday Night Raw airs live from Kansas City, Missouri at 9pm et, 8pm ct on USA Network.

 

RAW Results for 5/19:

Jeff Hardy and Umaga fought to a double count out. Umaga hit a Samoan drop and diving head butt. Jeff went for the whisper in the wind, but Umaga brushed him aside. Umaga missed his running butt drop, and Jeff came back with punches, kicks, a mule kick, and a somersault plancha. Jeff went for an attack off the barricade on the outside, but he was caught in a spinning sidewalk slam for the double count out. This was a good start to the show, and a really impressive finish.

Backstage, Batista said that Chris Jericho wouldn’t get in the way of his match with Shawn Michaels. Jericho sarcastically said he would just forfeit the match in that case, or maybe he would just beat up Batista.

William Regal came out and announced One Night Stand would be nothing but extreme rules matches. Jeff Hardy and Umaga will wrestle in a falls count anywhere match. Regal then made Randy Orton and JBL vs. HHH and John Cena. If Orton and JBL won, they would get rematches against HHH and Cena with their pick of stipulations. If HHH and Cena won, they would face each other in a match of Regal’s choosing. Mr. Kennedy interrupted William Regal and challenged him to a match. Regal said he doesn’t take challenges from common wrestlers, and the next person to interrupt him would be fired on the spot. That brought out Vince McMahon. He said that since he endorsed Regal, there have been more viewer complaints than ever. He said that Regal is a ratings killer. Vince subsequently announced Regal vs. Kennedy, with the loser being fired.

Beth Phoenix demolished Maria. She hit a gorilla press, and finished Maria with the glam slam, followed by a surfboard submission. Melina was doing commentary, and she attacked Beth from behind with her shoe after the match. Beth slammed Melina off and left her lying too.

Backstage, Katie Lea said she would make a better women’s champion than Mickie James. She accused Mickie of sleeping her way to the top with John Cena. Mickie said Cena was a complete gentleman.

Batista beat Chris Jericho in a hell of a TV match. They brawled early. Batista hit a press slam and clothesline. Jericho started selling his knee, but Batista was just amused. Batista then started selling his knee, and Jericho went after it with a chop block and elbow drops. Batista responded with a big boot and spine buster. He went for the Batista bomb, but Jericho attacked the leg and reversed into a half crab. Batista got to the ropes, but Jericho went back to the leg with a chop block. However, he missed a lionsault. Batista again went for the Batista bomb, but Jericho grabbed the ropes to counter. Jericho kicked Batista’s leg and dove off the top, but got caught with a clothesline. Batista accidentally ran into the post, and Jericho went for the code breaker. Batista prevented the code breaker, and instead countered into the Batista bomb for the pin. Batista now gets Shawn Michaels in a stretcher match at One Night Stand.

Vince McMahon met with William Regal. Regal wanted to know the deal with this loser gets fired business. At that point, Ted DiBiase showed up and Vince told Regal to leave his office so he could discuss business with DiBiase.

Santino came out for a fake Piper’s Pit. He ran down Roddy Piper, and they showed an angle from the Jimmy Kimmel show. Santino brought out Kimmel's cousin Sal from that show, and demanded an apology from him. Santino had a cake, so of course Piper showed up and Santino ended up getting the cake over him. Santino challenged Sal to a match & Piper accepted on behalf of Sal.

Mr. Kennedy defeated William Regal. They traded punches. Kennedy hit a back drop and running kick. Regal dropped Kennedy on the apron and hit knee drops and an exploder. They brawled some more and Kennedy hit a spinning enzuigiri. They went to the outside, and Regal announced that the match would be no-DQ. He threw Kennedy into the steps and grabbed a pair of brass knuckles. He went to use them in the ring but Kennedy hit the mic check for the pin. Regal went back to his office after the match, and found Teddy Long exiting the office.

Randy Orton and JBL beat HHH and John Cena. Prior to the match, HHH said he isn’t best friends with Cena but JBL and Orton aren’t that close either. HHH said it makes no difference to him whether he takes on Cena or Orton. HHH and Orton started the match. HHH hit a high knee, but the heels ended up working over HHH. Orton missed a dropkick, and HHH made the tag. Cena cleaned house and hit a five knuckle shuffle on Orton. Orton went for the RKO, but Cena escaped and went for the FU. JBL kicked him in the head and Orton covered for two. Orton and Cena collided, and Cena tagged in HHH. HHH hit a face buster, neck breaker and spine buster on JBL. HHH tagged Cena, and Cena applied the STFU to JBL. Orton went for a kick on HHH but hit Cena. JBL then covered Cena for the win. After the match, Orton gave HHH an RKO. JBL said he would wrestle Cena in a first blood match, and Orton said he would wrestle HHH in a last man standing match.

 

RAW Preview for 5/26 - Credit goes to WWE.com:

Just 24 hours after Judgment Day, four blockbuster matches were announced for One Night Stand, the one night where the WWE goes extreme. Half of those matches came from the biggest upset of Monday night, when Randy Orton & JBL defeated WWE Champion Triple H & John Cena in a tag team competition, earning the right to challenge the The Game and the Chain Gang Soldier to singles matches with extreme stipulations of the challengers’ choosing.

JBL assured that his match will be as vicious as the self-proclaimed wrestling god can make it, by demanding a First Blood Match. Orton, however, will compete against Triple H for the WWE Championship in the same type of match in which he won the title last October: a Last Man Standing Match. Knowing the bad blood that still boils between these four competitors, what type of pre-battle tactics can we expect in the next two weeks leading up to One Night Stand?

Flowing out of the ongoing rivalry between Santino Marella and Hall of Famer Roddy Piper, the cocky Italian Superstar ridiculed Piper and his super-fan, Jimmy Kimmel’s Cousin Sal on Santino’s own version of Piper’s Pit. After Piper and Sal threw him from the ring, Marella challenged Cousin Sal to a match, which Piper promptly accepted on Sal’s behalf. When can we expect to see these two spicy Italians square off, and how might the kilted WWE Legend be involved in their confrontation?

Batista has a bone to pick with Shawn Michaels, and by defeating Chris Jericho on Raw last Monday, he earned the chance to take on The Showstopper at One Night Stand. The Animal is still angry about HBK faking a knee injury, but William Regal has assured that HBK and The Animal’s match will end with someone legitimately injured by making their contest a Stretcher Match. Shawn Michaels is a man who will do anything to win. how will he use the next two weeks to prepare for the raw power of The Animal?

Though much of the night’s talk was of One Night Stand on June 1, there was another shocking development Monday night. After being defeated by Mr. Kennedy in a Loser Gets Fired Match, William Regal has been relieved of his duties as General Manager of Raw. Regal has a successful wrestling career behind him, having been recently crowned King of the Ring, and even garnered praise from Mr. McMahon himself for his work as GM of Raw. Have we seen the last we see of this vicious British brawler? And who will step into his kingly shoes on the next Monday Night Raw?

For answers to these questions and more, tune in to Monday Night Raw at 9pm et, 8pm ct on Memorial Day, only on USA Network

 

RAW Results for 5/26:

Vince McMahon started the show by saying that he would show his appreciation for the fans, even if it meant doing something that has never been done before.

HHH and Randy Orton had a face off. Orton said that everyone downplays his accomplishments. HHH responded that he knows how good Orton is, but that Orton always tries to backdoor his way through challenges. HHH said Orton is trying to convince himself of his greatness because he is a scared little boy. He added that Orton ought to thrive on competition. Orton asserted that HHH keeps people to close to him so he can manipulate them. Orton noted that he was in Evolution until he became a threat by winning the title, and HHH tried to take him out. HHH responded that he made Orton realize his potential, but then Orton had to fight for himself. Orton said he has passed HHH and will beat the hell out of him Sunday. HHH vowed to leave Orton lying and it will be like the Age of Orton never existed. Both men cut very good promos, particularly HHH.

Melina beat Jillian Hall. Apparently Melina is now a face based on this match, which is weird given she has been beat up by Beth Phoenix at every turn. Beth did commentary. Jillian hit a handspring elbow and choked Melina. Melina hit a dropkick and applied the California Dream for the submission.

Backstage Vince McMahon granted Chris Jericho’s request for a match with Shawn Michaels and allowed Cryme Tyme to auction off William Regal’s stuff.

Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes defeated Paul London and Brian Kendrick. Rhodes hit a dropkick on London, so Kendrick and London used a double dropkick on Rhodes. Rhodes used an elbow off the ropes on Kendrick, but missed a crossbody off the top. London tagged in and hit dropkicks and a huracanrana on Holly. Holly went for the Alabama slam, but Kendrick broke it up. Kendrick and Rhodes fought to the outside, and Holly scored with the Alabama slam on London for the pin. After the match, Ted DiBiase appeared. He said that Rhodes and Holly’s days as tag champions will soon be over, because Ted DiBiase Jr. is here. DiBiase Jr. put Holly and Rhodes on notice he is coming for the tag titles.

Roddy Piper trained the dude from the Kimmel show for a match with Santino. Basically Piper beat the dude up for comedy. Mickie James and Vince McMahon met backstage. Mickie had an idea for sending divas to schools. JBL came in and suggested giving away mat pieces with Cena’s blood. He talked about beating up Mickie’s boyfriend, but Mickie said Cena isn’t her boyfriend.

JBL and Umaga beat John Cena and Jeff Hardy. Cena hit punches and went for the FU on Umaga, but Umaga stopped him with elbows. Umaga hit a spinning sidewalk slam on Cena, but Cena was able to make the tag. Umaga threw Jeff to the floor, and JBL rammed Jeff into the apron. JBL followed with knees, stomps and elbows. Jeff hit the whisper in the wind and tagged Cena. Cena came in with the Cena slam and five knuckle shuffle on JBL. Cena tagged Jeff, but Jeff missed the swanton and JBL delivered the clothesline from hell for the pin.

Mr. Kennedy beat Carlito. Carlito missed a springboard elbow and Kennedy went for the mic check, but Carlito escaped. Kennedy hit a high kick, clothesline, and fireman carry slam. Carlito hit a power slam, but Kennedy abruptly used the mic check for the pin. After the match, Katie Lea said that William Regal was doing an excellent job, and taking him out made Kennedy an enemy. Paul Burchill attacked him from behind with a neck breaker and curb stomp.

Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho battled to a double count out. Jericho and Michaels did some chain wrestling early. Jericho worked over Michaels, but Michaels came back with an inverted atomic drop and flying forearm. Jericho went for the Walls, but Michaels used a cradle for a near fall. Jericho missed a moonsault, then Michaels missed an elbow off the top, then Jericho missed the code breaker, then Michaels missed sweet chin music. Jericho finally applied the Walls. Michaels got to the ropes, but Jericho punted him to the outside. On the outside, Jericho applied the Walls again and both men were counted out. Jericho grabbed a chair after the match, but decided to help Michaels up rather than hit him with it.

Vince McMahon concluded the show with his big announcements. First, he said that in four weeks there will be a draft. Second, Vince alluded to some sort of promotion where they will give away a million dollars every week on Raw.

 

RAW Preview for 6/2 - Credit goes to WWE.com:

While the Superstars who participated in One Night Stand last night are licking their wounds from the most Extreme pay-per-view in WWE history, everyone else is eagerly awaiting more details on Mr. McMahon’s Million Dollar Mania. The WWE Chairman has promised to give more details on the giveaway on Monday Night Raw, including how you can win $1 million from Mr. McMahon himself. The Chairman has also scheduled a press conference for Tuesday afternoon, discussing the giveaway.

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

Also at One Night Stand, John Cena defeated JBL in a First Blood Match, causing the Longhorn Loudmouth to bleed from the mouth after a brutal match. Will the self-made millionaire let his rivalry with Cena fall by the wayside after this defeat? While JBL had a bloody mouth to tend, Shawn Michaels was injured much more seriously, as he was literally unable to walk away from his Stretcher Match with Batista. HBK has been injured before, necessitating extended recovery time spent away from WWE. What, if anything, will we see from The Showstopper on Raw, and how will he react to having his show stopped by The Animal?

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

And in just three short weeks, on a special three-hour Monday Night Raw, the WWE Draft will take place. All Superstars, all Divas, and all announcers from all three brands will be eligible. Where will your favorite Superstars end up, and how will it affect Monday Night Raw?

For the answers to all these questions and the chance to win $1 million from the Chairman as part of Mr. McMahon’s Million Dollar Mania, be sure to tune in to WWE Monday Night Raw at 9pm et, 8pm ct only on the USA Network

 

RAW Results for 6/2:

HHH came out to start the show. He said the Age of Orton is dead, like it never happened. He pointed out Orton is watching the show from a hospital with a broken collarbone. HHH said he doesn’t know who is next and he doesn’t care. That brought out John Cena to deliver one of his monologues. He said with Cena vs. HHH, the future is now. Cena said that HHH has beaten everyone but him, so he challenged HHH to a fight. Jeff Hardy came out to interject. He noted that three men from Raw won at One Night Stand, and he was the third. Jeff suggested that he wrestle Cena for a title shot against HHH. HHH was fine with this. Vince McMahon appeared on the screen and approved the match.

Mr. Kennedy beat Umaga via count out. Kennedy was supposed to wrestle Paul Burchill, but Burchill said he had to prepare Katie Lea for her match. Umaga was successful very early with a Samoan drop and nerve hold. But he dove off the apron and crashed into the announcers’ table by accident. Umaga couldn’t make it back to the ring and that was it. That drew significant boos from the crowd. Paul Burchill jumped Kennedy after the match.

Vince McMahon announced the money giveaway, and had a million dollars in a glass case. Vince said they will give away a million dollars next week. Fans can register on WWE.com. Vince talked about inviting new fans to watch the product and bringing back old fans. Vince then criticized elitists who look down on wrestling fans. Vince said wrestling fans represent Americana. He further added that no snobs are allowed.

Santino and Carlito beat Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes. Roddy Piper was the guest timekeeper, and he tripped Santino during the match. Holly went for the Alabama slam, but Carlito kicked him in the head and Santino pinned him.

Backstage, Santino had insults directed towards Jimmy Kimmel based on Letterman, Leno and Conan shticks.

Elsewhere, Holly was annoyed with Rhodes for not telling him Piper would be there. Ted DiBiase then told Rhodes that he is three weeks away from choosing a partner and winning the tag team championship. Chris Jericho then said that he will defend the Intercontinental Title as much as he can. He dedicated his match with JBL to Shawn Michaels.

Chris Jericho beat JBL via DQ. JBL hit a neck breaker and elbow drops and applied the full nelson. Jericho came back with a tornado DDT, shoulder blocks and a Walls attempt. JBL escaped and hit a fall away slam. JBL went for the clothesline from hell but Jericho ducked that and hit a springboard dropkick. Jericho missed a baseball slide and got hit with a big boot. JBL grabbed a chair and was disqualified. Jericho then got the chair and went to hit JBL with it but again had second thoughts.

Katie Lea and Beth Phoenix beat Mickie James and Melina. Mickie and Katie were wrestling, but Melina just stared at Beth. When Beth tagged in, Melina screamed for the tag. She jumped Beth with punches, but Beth laid her out with a clothesline and threw her into the apron. Mickie got the tag, and hit a top rope Thesz press on Katie. Mickie went for the implant DDT, but Katie escaped. Beth nailed Mickie from behind and Katie scored the pin. Paul Burchill came out to celebrate, but got jumped by Kennedy.

Lance Cade beat Trevor Murdoch. Cade hit a back drop on the floor and kneed Murdoch’s head into the post. Murdoch hit a knee lift and yakuza kick. He went for a double ax handle off the top, but Cade caught him with a punch and hit a sit down power bomb for the pin. Backstage, Mickie and Cena talked about rumors of them being an item. Cena then gave her back her panties which she left behind last night.

John Cena beat Jeff Hardy. A fan hit the ring at the beginning of the match and caused quite the distraction. Jeff hit a pescado but missed the swanton. Cena used the Cena slam and five knuckle shuffle, but Jeff escaped the FU. Jeff responded with a forearm, clothesline, mule kick, and whisper in the wind. Jeff hit a crossbody off the top, but Cena rolled through, lifted him up, and hit the FU. That was a cool finish.

 

RAW Preview for 6/9 - Credit goes to WWE.com:

When Raw rolls into Oakland, Calif., on Monday night, Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho has high hopes that Shawn Michaels will be there to join him on a special episode of the Highlight Reel.

In recent weeks, Y2J has been sending mixed signals. During his Judgment Day Match against Michaels, Jericho chomped at the notion of taking out The Showstopper. Then, at One Night Stand, Jericho willed Michaels on in his losing effort against Batista. And last week, Y2J even dedicated his match against JBL to a recovering Michaels.

What exactly does the Intercontinental Champion have in mind by inviting HBK onto the Highlight Reel? And exactly which Chris Jericho will show up?

On a more moneyed note, Mr. McMahon explained last week that he’s poised to give out $1 million of his own money to show his appreciation to loyal Raw viewers in McMahon’s Million Dollar Mania sweepstakes.

In other Raw action, John Cena defeated Jeff Hardy last week and won an opportunity to face Triple H for the WWE Title at Night of Champions. In the lead up to the pay-per-view, how will these two opponents prove their dominance? And which of them will capture the momentum in the run-up to Night of Champions?

If all that weren’t enough, don’t forget the seismic shift that’s sure to occur in two weeks when WWE holds its brand-wide draft.

 

RAW Results for 6/9:

Mr. Kennedy beat Paul Burchill in the opener. Burchill hit a back suplex and clothesline, but Kennedy came back with a kick to the head and mic check for the clean pin. After the match Katie slapped Kennedy and Burchill gave him a neck breaker. Still, this result doesn’t bode well for Mr. Burchill. Before this match Vince McMahon gave out the password for the money, and after the match he gave away $200,000.

Mickie James beat Beth Phoenix. Beth countered a tornado DDT into a side slam. She then channeled the immortal Heavy Metal Van Hammer and delivered a slingshot suplex. Mickie responded with a spinning head scissors, punches, and the Charlie Thesz press off the top for the clean pin. Beth jumped Mickie after the match, but Melina ran out and laid Beth out with a face buster off the top. Afterwards Vince gave out more money.

Backstage, HHH said it isn’t personal with John Cena, but rather it’s about being the best. HHH said that he is the best. Cena responded that he beat HHH in their match at WrestleMania. HHH said that was then and this is now.

Vince McMahon tried to give out money with Charlie Haas. Vince dialed the number three times, but got static and eventually a busy signal. So they got another number, and gave away some money. Vince said he would increase the amount if Charlie kissed a diva. Maria came out and they kissed. Vince said he would throw in more if Charlie kissed another, which was of course Mae Young’s cue to come out and make out with Charlie. Ron Simmons crept out, said 'damn' off camera and quickly exited.

John Cena beat JBL. HHH did commentary and after the match exchanged words with Cena. Prior to the match, JBL said the people don’t deserve Vince’s money. JBL jumped Cena at the beginning of the match, and used punches and a sleeper. Cena came back with shoulder blocks, the Cena slam, and the five knuckle shuffle.Cena went for the FU, but JBL raked his face and hit the clothesline from hell. JBL went for the pin, but Cena got his foot on the ropes. JBL cleared the announcers’ table to do something bad, but Cena pinned him with a small package when he got back in the ring. Vince gave out more money.

The Highlight Reel featured Shawn Michaels. Chris Jericho introduced Michaels as a friend, but then went on about how Michaels was lying to everyone. Michaels said he only lied to Jericho. Jericho noted that when Michaels superkicked him Michaels got cheered, and when he told the truth he got booed. Jericho asked Michaels how he turned into such a lying, cheating worm of a human being. He attacked Michaels and they got into a fight. Jericho kicked him low. He told Michaels the worst is yet to come, and then threw him into the Jeritron.

Snitsky and Umaga beat Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes. Umaga kicked Holly in the head and Snitsky gave him elbow drops. Holly hit a drop kick to the leg and tagged Rhodes. Rhodes used some clotheslines on Umaga, but Umaga hit a face first black hole slam and Samoan spike for the pin. After the match, Ted DiBiase said that at the Night of Champions he will win the tag titles along with a mystery partner.

Vince announced a sing-off between Trevor Murdoch and Jillian Hall. Murdoch got booed again. They really miscalculated by turning him so fast before they were sure they had a character people liked. Now he’s really dead. Jillian was worse and got booed more loudly. Vince called up someone and gave her $2, which is what he said those performances were worth. I don’t see the point of mocking your fans, other than the fact Vince loves mocking people. Worse, it wasted time and made for awful television. He then gave away $200,000.

Cryme Tyme beat Santino and Carlito. The heels worked over JTG. Santino used a camel clutch. Eventually JTG got the tag to Shad. Shad hit a powerslam and STO on Santino for the pin. After the match Cryme Tyme helped Vince give away more money.

Jeff Hardy beat HHH via count out. Cena did commentary. Jeff went for the twist of fate but HHH escaped and hit a spine buster. He followed with a high knee, Irish whips into the corner and a face buster. Jeff missed the whisper in the wind, so HHH rammed him into the barricade and threw Jeff into Cena. This annoyed Cena, who stopped HHH from getting into the ring and Jeff was announced as the winner. Jeff gave Cena and HHH a pescado after the match. Vince gave away more money at the end of the show and announced he would do it again next week.

 

RAW Preview for 6/16 - Credit goes to WWE.com:

On Monday night, Raw will make itself at home in Salt Lake City, as WWE Champion Triple H and John Cena continue to circle one another like junkyard dogs, spoiling for their title match at Night of Champions. This week, Cena will face Umaga in a Street Fight. Surely The Game will be watching as his Night of Champions opponent meets the Samoan Bulldozer on Raw.

Just two weeks ago, Cena defeated Jeff Hardy to become the No. 1 contender. Last week saw Triple H sweep Cena’s legs out from under him after the Chain Gang Commander’s victory over JBL. Then, in the night’s main event between The Game and Jeff Hardy, Cena interfered, causing Triple H to lose by count-out. With less than two weeks before Night of Champions, will anything keep these two fierce competitors from annihilating one another? Will Cena's Street Fight with Umaga affect his strategy going into Night of Champions?

An appearance by Shawn Michaels on Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho’s Highlight Reel quickly turned ugly when Y2J attacked The Showstopper. Their rivalry had been building for the past few weeks as Jericho alternately accused HBK of faking an injury and then encouraged him in a match against Batista. What is the purpose of the mind games that the Intercontinental Champion is playing with Michaels, and how will Michaels react to being attacked last Monday night?

Also last week, World Tag Team Champions Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes suffered their second defeat in a row, this time at the hands of Umaga & Snitsky. While recovering after the match, the champs were again confronted by Raw’s newest Superstar, Ted DiBiase. The 'simply priceless' DiBiase warned them that at Night of Champions, he and a partner of his choosing will prevail over the World Tag Team Champions. With the ongoing strife between Holly & Rhodes, will they be able to stand up to DiBiase and his mystery partner? And who will that partner turn out to be?

As temperatures run high on Raw, surely in the back of all the Superstars’ minds are thoughts of the impending WWE Draft. In less than two weeks, all Superstars from all brands will be eligible to be drafted to another show. Who will get selected to leave Raw and which of your favorite Superstars will begin appearing on Monday nights?

But, your biggest reason to tune into Raw this week is no doubt the continuation of McMahon’s Million Dollar Mania. The reports are all true: Mr. McMahon is giving away his own money. Just last week he gave away a cool $1 million, and he’s promised to do it all again this week. To get your share, all you have to do is register at WWE.com and tune in.

 

RAW Results for 6/16:

John Cena came out to start the show and put over WWE huge. He said that WWE has moments that transcend time. He asserted that everybody knows where they were when Hulk Hogan first picked up Andre the Giant, Shawn Michaels realized his boyhood dream, or Stone Cold Steve Austin first whipped someone’s butt. He added that Night of Champions would be another transcendent moment in time. HHH joined Cena, annoyed that Cena cost him a match with Jeff Hardy. He said he would give Cena a warning, but there wouldn’t be a second warning not to get involved in his matches. Cena called out HHH for pulling him off the announce table, but HHH said the uncoordinated Cena probably fell. Cena responded that he made HHH tap and until HHH beats him HHH is nothing. HHH said Cena will let down his fans at Night of Champions, but on the plus side most of his fans will have gone to bed by that time. Cena shoved HHH and they squared off, but Vince McMahon interrupted and announced Cena vs. Umaga in a street fight.

John Cena beat Umaga in a street fight. Cena went for a body slam, but Umaga fell on top of him. Umaga knocked Cena off the apron into the barricade, and hit a Samoan drop on the floor. Umaga missed a running butt drop into the post and Cena hit him with a microphone. Umaga retaliated with a black hole slam. Umaga brought a chair into the ring but Cena got it and hit Umaga with it. Cena hit a top rope famouser and went for the FU but his knees gave way. Umaga sent Cena into the steps and went to hit him with the steps, but Cena lifted him up with the FU for the pin. This was a good match.

Maria won a bikini contest over Eve, Melina, Maryse, Lena, Layla and Jillian. Vince before and after this gave away money.

Jeff Hardy beat Carlito. Jeff hit a somersault plancha, but Carlito took over with a neck breaker, dropkick and elbow. Jeff hit a mule kick and jaw breaker, but Carlito escaped a twist of fate attempt. Shortly thereafter Jeff hit the whisper in the wind, twist of fate and swanton for the pin.

Chris Jericho spoke in the ring. He said he didn’t lie to the fans like Michaels, and thus what happened was the fans’ fault. Now Jericho is here to save himself from the people. Jericho said he hasn’t changed but the fans have. He posited that he did what he did to Michaels because the fans forced him and now he will punish Michaels for the fans’ sins. Jericho called out Michaels, but said Michaels wouldn’t show because he’s a coward. Instead, Ric Flair came out. He noted he is retired but challenged Jericho to a fight in the parking lot. Jericho followed Flair back, but ended up running into HHH. Jericho backed off. After a break, Vince had Flair escorted from the building and made HHH vs. Jericho.

Cody Rhodes and Hardcore Holly beat Cryme Tyme in seconds when Cryme Tyme was distracted by Ted DiBiase and rolled up.

Paul Burchill and Katie Lea then beat Mickie James and Mr. Kennedy. Burchill and Kennedy traded punches and kicks. Mickie gave Katie clotheslines and a dropkick. Mickie went for a Thesz press off the top but Katie avoided it and hit a back breaker for the pin. Vince gave away more money and said he would give away another million next week.

HHH beat Chris Jericho via DQ. They mostly brawled. Jericho got the heat for a little bit. Jericho went for the Walls but HHH escaped. HHH hit a spine buster but Jericho fought out of the pedigree. Then all of a sudden Lance Cade of all people came out and attacked HHH for the DQ. John Cena made the save but HHH attacked Cena, and Cade and Jericho used the opportunity to lay Cena and HHH out

 

RAW Preview for 6/23 - Credit goes to WWE.com:

In the midst of the build-up to Night of Champions, there’s one thing on every Superstar’s mind: the 2008 WWE Draft. For the second year in a row, the Draft will take place on a special three-hour Raw, where all Superstars, all Divas and all announcers from all three brands are eligible. How will the entire landscape of sports-entertainment change in the wake of this year’s Draft?

Even with the Draft dominating Raw next week, Mr. McMahon has announced that there’s nothing keeping him from giving away another $1 million of his money as part of Mr. McMahon’s Million Dollar Mania. For your chance to get a share of the Chairman’s cash, all you have to do is register to win.

Temperatures continue to rise between WWE Champion Triple H and his Night of Champions challenger John Cena. Last week, Mr. McMahon was forced to send in a referee to keep The Game and Cena from taking each other apart at the very start of Raw, and we still have more than a week to go until Night of Champions, when they’ll finally be turned loose on one another. When two competitors this powerful and confident want to compete, is there anything capable of keeping them apart?

After being kept away from Cena, Triple H participated in a match against Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho as retaliation for Y2J’s cruel treatment of Shawn Michaels the week before. Jericho has stated that he’s tired of being booed for doing the right thing only to see HBK cheered for his dishonest behavior, and to back his claim, he was willing to throw down with not only the WWE Champion but also Ric Flair, in the Hall of Famer’s first appearance since his retirement. After having his head smashed into the Jeri-Tron 6000, Michaels is currently receiving medical care, but how long will it be before he returns to Raw looking for payback?

Though they have had their share of difficulties in prior weeks, the World Tag Team Champions Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes managed to defeat Cryme Tyme in a non-title match on Raw. Watching them compete was Ted DiBiase, who along with a partner of his choosing will be challenging Holly & Rhodes at Night of Champions in the third-generation Superstar’s first in-ring performance. Who is this mystery competitor, and will the World Tag Team Champions be able to stand up to their assault?

Tune in to witness sports-entertainment history on a three-hour Monday Night Raw at the special time of 8pm et, 7pm ct only on the USA Network.

 

RAW Results for 6/23:

Triple H vs. Mark Henry - JR and Foley on commentary. Trips tells Mizark to suck it. Side headlock applied by The Game, so Mizark just shoves him off and knocks him down with a shoulder block. He uses his head as a weapon then floors The Game with a right hand. Ridiculously slow pace here as Henry hits another head butt. Henry walks into a boot and The Game tees off with rights but runs into the chocolate wall. Henry drills Triple H with a right to the gut, then a shot to the back of the head. He scoops Triple H up and slams him, and I think Henry is tired. He drops an elbow and gets 2. JR points out that Henry is too tired to hook the leg. Henry pulls The Game back up and hits a head butt. He goes to the second rope and connects with a Vader Bomb, but The Game gets a foot on the bottom rope. Henry pulls him to the center and gets 2. He tries the pin again and gets 2 more. JR has me worried by saying this is just the early part of the match. Henry applies a chinlock and The Game gets to his feet and tries to fight out, but Henry gets him up, only for Trips to slide out the back door and tee off. Facebuster! Henry staggers and The Game hits the high knee and Henry finally goes down. Pedigree try, countered World's Strongest Slam. It gets just 2. Big Splash misses. Pedigree! Winner: Triple H Raw Draft Pick Rey Mysterio Mysterio is out now and he gets a big ovation. The Game is happy. They shake hands in the ring.

In the back, Triple H welcomes Rey to Raw. John Cena is here. Rey leaves. Cena doesn't appreciate The Game kicking his butt 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 Mania 22 because he knows he is better than Cena, and Cena will never be as good as Cena. Cena says maybe he got lucky, but he won. Cena says if you want to be the man, you have to beat the man. The Game says until you take the title from him, you're nothing.

Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes vs. Chavo Guerrero and Bam Neely - Adamle and King are on commentary. Ted DiBiase is on guest commentary. Neely beats on Cody and tags in Chavo, who pummels Cody in the corner, then Neely chokes Cody behind the referee's back. Chavo tries a back suplex but Cody lands on his feet and hits a dropkick and in comes Holly. He back drops Chavo and then hits the punt to the gut. Holly runs into a boot but rolls through a crossbody. Neely boots Holly mid-Alabama Slam attempt. Cody makes the save but gets dumped. Chavo gets caught skinning the cat and Holly nails the Alabama Slam. Winners: Holly and Rhodes - Raw Draft Pick: CM Punk

Chris Jericho is out for some promo time. Jericho doesn't expect anything from us because we've been brain washed into thinking Shawn Michaels is a decent human being and we should be ashamed. He tells the truth and we boo him and throw trash. How dare we. HBK has lied to his friends for years and he has evidence. We get a video package, featuring the Barber Shop incident, Shawn super kick Diesel, Shawn super kicking Hogan, Michaels super kicking Cena and Michaels faking a knee injury against Batista. Yet we still cheer Shawn. Jericho says we can't cheer for him, he refuses to let him. There's only person who is like him; honest. That man is Lance Cade. Jericho says Cade was Shawn's student. Cade says he knew Shawn would turn his back on him like he has everyone else. Unlike Shawn, Jericho is a man and is someone he can trust. Shawn won't get the chance to turn his back on him. Cade says the people may not appreciate Jericho, but he does. Chris thanks him. Jericho says he doesn't have an opponent for Night of Champions. He says he'd love to defend against Michaels, but two weeks ago we get the video package of Jericho destroying Shawn on the Highlight Reel. Jericho says it's not over, and the worst is yet to come Shawn Michaels is here! He's got that angry look on his face and heads for the ring. Shawn tackles Jericho and they go to the floor. Jericho sends Michaels face-first into the announce table and Shawn's hurt again. EMTs are down to tend to Michaels. Jericho seems concerned. Now Jericho has a big smirk on his face.

Miz and Morrison are here. Vickie Guerrero comes out. She says it was going to be Hawkins and Ryder in this match, but recent developments have forced her to change her mind. Their new opponents are Matt & Jeff Hardy

John Morrison and The Miz vs. The Hardys - Miz and Matt start and lock up, Hardy gets the knock down. Lock up again and Miz gets a hammerlock, wrenches the arm, Matt counters and works over Miz's arm. Miz backs him into the corner and beats down Matt, but Hardy comes back and slams Miz into the turnbuckle and follows up with a big clothesline. Jeff in now and they hit Poetry In Motion. Jeff takes Morrison out for a lol. Rope-assisted corner dropkick now by Jeff, and that gets 2. Hardy grabs a side headlock and adds the takeover. Tazz is surprised that ECW has been screwed so far tonight. Morrison gets a cheap shot from the apron that allows Miz to hit a clothesline, and they hit the slingshot/forearm/elbow drop combo for 2. Morrison applies a chinlock to ground Jeff. He fights up but gets knocked down again. Morrison lies Jeff across the apron and punts him. Miz gets a tag now and they hit a double gut buster. That gets a 2 count. Miz locks in that chinlock now. Hardy fights up but gets slowed down with a knee to the gut. To the corner and Miz hits his running clothesline for another 2 count. Morrison nails his mounted forearms and Miz is back in. He hits a leg drop for 2. He goes back to the chinlock. Jeff finally fights out and hits the Whispre In The Wind! HOT TAG both sides and Matt cleans house with clotheslines and the corner clothesline/bulldog combo, taking Miz out too. Yodelling elbow drop to the neck of Morrison. Side Effect! That gets 2 before Miz breaks it up. JEFF tosses Miz and hits a Planca! Matt goes up top but Morrison heads him off and goes up. Morrison knocked off, LEG DROP from the second rope. Miz distracts the ref and Morrison rolls Hardy up with a handful of tights. Winners: Miz and Morrison - ECW Draft Pick: Matt Hardy

Million Dollar Mania: Vince reminisces about giving away money. He says he was over zealous about throwing Ric Flair out of the building last week, but he is here now. Donna gives the password and wins $100,000. Ric gives us a "Woooo" just for fun.

Only ring announcers, and interviewers are eligible for this next pick. Mickie James and Melina vs. Natalya and Victoria - Natalya and Melina start and Natalya grabs a front face lock/ The commentary here is awesome. Melina slugs away but gets caught with a powerslam. Victoria in and puts the boots to Melina, and they don't know who is meant to be commentating. Victoria drives a shoulder into the mid section. Melina gets a 2 count off of a Thesz press. Victoria runs into a big boot, Melina goes up top but gets shoved all the way to the floor. Melina is hurt. Victoria attacks Mickie and Natalya beats on Melina. Winner: No-one. Double DQ - SmackDown Draft Pick: Jim Ross - Raw Draft Pick: Michael Cole

Edge vs. John Cena - They lock up, go to the corner and break. Then they do the same thing again, only Edge gets a cheap shot that knocks Cena down. Edge takes Cena to the corner and nails him. Cena comes back to boos and Edge blocks a bulldog attempt and then nails him with a boot. Edge nails Cena again but Cena comes back, they slug it out, and Cena gets caught with a snap powerslam. Edge chokes Cena on the top rope then fires off with some forearms, and chokes him again. Edge shoots Cena off and hits a big clothesline. Edge drops a knee and then follows up with a clothesline, and JR sounds legit pissed here, maybe he didn't know it was coming. Cena comes back and hits the Throwback for 2. Edge cuts him off mid-comeback and hits a dropkick for 2. They exchange rights again, both men charge and they nail clotheslines and both are down. Cena ducks a clothesline and hits a couple of shoulder tackles, and there's the Protoplex. ena hits the 5KS and sets up for the FU, but Edge slides out, tries for the Edge-O-Matic, blocked, FU try, counter, Impaler DDT gets 2! Edge tries for the Spear but Cena hits the drop toehold STFU! Edge is in the ropes, eventually. Edge hangs Cena up on the top rope and goes to the top rope. Cena is up and heads him off. FU try, but Edge slides out of it, and shoves Cena to the floor. Edge goes out now and comes off the apron, gets caught, fireman's carry, Cena carries him up the steps, Edge fights out, Cena shoves Edge to the floor and Cena comes in to get the CO win. Winner: John Cena - Batista is here and beats on Edge. Edge bails. Cena and Batista are left in the ring. Raw Draft Pick: Batista

In the back, Edge and Vickie laugh at Batista. Vince is here. He reminds them that all the matches at Night of Champions are in tact. Vince asks what happens if Edge is drafted some place else.

MVP vs. Tommy Dreamer - MVP levels Dreamer with a boot to the head and then goes for some crossfaces. Dreamer gets the ropes, MVP pulls him back and hits a suplex for 1. Elbow drop by MVP now. Dreamer creams him with a right and they continue slugging it out. Body shots by MVP now and this is getting tedious. Dreamer comes back with a bulldog. Dreamer comes back but gets kicked in the back of the leg, and MVP tries for that big kick, and gets it. Winner: MVP - SmackDown Draft Pick: Umaga

JBL vs. Kofi Kingston - JBL is confused. He frowns upon Kofi's shenanigans. JBL batters Kofi in the corner with vicious boots and fists, because he's smash mouth. Side headlock applied now by JBL, but Kofi comes back and knocks him down with an elbow. Kofi gets a knockdown and gets 2. JBL comes back and gets a big boot. JBL drops some elbows and puts the boots to Kofi. JBL applies a version of a sleeper, Kofi fights out but gets caught and JBL hits the fallaway slam for 2. JBL applies a bearhug now and Kofi fights out again with elbows. JBL runs into a boot and gets caught with mounted punches and then Kofi lands a dropkick for 2. Kofi goes up top and misses a crossbody, then JBL hits the Clothesline From Hell for the win. 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.

SmackDown Draft Pick: Mr. Kennedy
SmackDown Draft Pick: WWE Champion Triple H
Kennedy looks happy for the change. Triple H can’t believe his eyes!

Million Dollar Mania - 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, he doesn’t know why it happened but carried on talking, the piece of set under McMahon’s feet then falls away and he falls down with the money to the floor below, this is followed by the huge McMahon Dollar Bill collapsing and falling down on top of Vince, there are a few explosions and the wrestlers run to try and get Vince out. EMT ‘s come from the back, put Vince on a stretcher and try to slide him out, he regains consciousness and says 'Paul, Paul' which was directed at Triple H, Trips tells him to relax and not to move, the show ends with Vince saying 'Paul, I can’t feel my legs'