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07-18-2006, 02:16 AM
RAW Results - 17th jul 2006
Location - San Antonio, Texas
Quick Results:
- Number One Contender Match: Carlito def. Shelton Benjamin
- Trish Stratus and Torrie Wilson def. Mickie James and Victoria
- Highlanders def. Jared Steel and Russell Simpson
- Umaga def. John Cena
- Randy Orton def. Eugene
- Shawn Michaels def. Shane McMahon by disqualification
Show:
RAW opened up with DX on the screen and Triple H said this public service announcement is brought to you by your friends at D-Generation X. We then go into a video package looking at their shenanigans over the past few weeks.
In the arena:
The music of D-Generation X hit in the arena as Shawn Michaels and Triple H made their way to the ring to a monster pop from the live crowd tonight in San Antonio. Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler welcomed us to the show. Michaels grabbed a mic as his hometown fans chanted “DX”. Triple H said to hold on a second and asked Shawn if they were supposed to wear the new shirts? Michaels said yes, and they are available at souvenir stands all over the building. Triple H said he is wearing the original shirt and it’s on sale at stands all over the building as well! Michaels said that you can get all your DX merchandise at stands all over the building or at WWEShop.com! Triple H said “easy Miz”, because Michaels stuttered. Triple H said McMahon is in a bad mood tonight. Michaels said McMahon is on edge, and rumor has it that they have something to do with it. Triple H wondered what they had done to make McMahon mad, and asked the crowd if they had done wrong by Vince McMahon. Triple H asked if they should stop doing the things they are doing to Vince. Michaels said McMahon is really angry at us, and him and his son Shane want us right here and right now. Triple H called Shawn, Shane, and said it was live TV and to give him a break. He said no one wants to see Vince and Shane fight DX right here in Shawn’s hometown. The crowd popped. Triple H said to hold on a second and maybe he’s wrong. Maybe the people would be interested in seeing it. Triple H said maybe they should make a match with the two of them against DX tonight in this very ring. Michaels said it’s official. Triple H asked if they can do that. Michaels said of course they can, who is going to stop them…Mr. McMahon’s music then hit in the arena as he made his way to the stage with his son Shane. DX acted like they were scared. McMahon said last time he checked, the two of them were a bunch of juvenile delinquents. The last time he checked, those two don’t run things around here. McMahon said he is sick and tired of watching them make fools of them every week. McMahon said it’s not about what the fans want; it’s about what the McMahon’s want. As far as the challenge is concerned, he has two words for us…Shane O Mac. McMahon said tonight in that very ring, Shawn Michaels goes one on one with his son Shane. Shane looked apprehensive as the fans chanted for HBK. Shane yelled for the fans to shut up and said as far as Shawn’s impression of him a few weeks ago, his impression sucked. He said he is not a teenage on crack and has more talent than the two of them together. Shane said he’s going to up the stakes and said that Shawn can have Triple H in his corner, and Shane will have Vince in his corner. Shane said all these fans will not only remember the Alamo, they will also remember that Shane O Mac defeated their hometown boy, 1-2-3.
Tonight:
John Cena will take on the undefeated Umaga tonight, and we go to some highlights of Umaga’s path of destruction through the WWE. That’s coming up tonight folks.
Number One Contender Match
Carlito vs. Shelton Benjamin
Referee: Chad Patton
Todd Grisham is in the ring and he’s ring announcer tonight, and I think he took a sip out Miz’s Kool Aid because he said this is a Number One Contender Match for the Cruiserweight Title. It’s actually a contender match for the Intercontinental Title between Carlito and Shelton Benjamin, both former champions in their own right.
The start:
The two locked up and Benjamin grabbed a side headlock and took Carlito down to the mat for a quick two count. Benjamin with an arm drag into another pinning combination for two. Carlito comes back with an eye poke and a rollup for two. Carlito again gets a rollup for two and then Carlito hit some left hands in the corner. Carlito with a back flip in the corner but ran into a savant kick for a near fall.
Mid-match notes:
Benjamin locked in a rear chin lock as the fans got behind Carlito. Carlito fought out with shots to the mid section and then Benjamin missed a clothesline but scored with a flapjack for two. Benjamin nailed some right hands and then choked away at Carlito before going back to the rear chin lock. The fans again got behind Carlito as he elbowed out and sent Benjamin to the ropes and hit a kick to the gut and then a knee lift.
The Finish:
Carlito nailed a knockdown and a springboard back elbow for a near fall. Carlito missed a boot and then Benjamin missed the dragon whip. Benjamin blocked a back cracker, and then Benjamin got a rollup and reached for the ropes but Carlito reversed into a rollup of his own and grabbed the ropes for the win!
Winner: Carlito
Saturday Night’s Main Event:
We take a look back to Saturday Night’s Main Event with John Cena challenging Edge to the WWE Championship. Highlights were shown which saw Edge walk out with the title intact after Lita got her man disqualified right as Edge was tapping to Cena’s STFU. After the match, Cena got revenge by nailing the FU through the announce table.
Backstage:
Carlito is shown in the back and bumps into Trish. Carlito wishes Trish luck in her match and she congratulates him on his win. Carlito said he will check out her match, as Trish left. Carlito stared and said “that’s cool”.
This Day In Wrestling History:
We take a look back at the Brawl to End It All on MTV from Madison Square Garden, which saw Cyndi Lauper accompany Wendi Richter to the ring as Richter defeated the Fabulous Moolah for the WWE Women’s Championship.
Trish Stratus and Torrie Wilson vs Victoria and Mickie James
Referee: Candice Michelle
The music of Candice Michelle is playing in the arena, and she will referee this next match as Trish Stratus and Torrie Wilson will team up to take on Victoria and WWE Women’s Champion Mickie James.
The start:
Torrie and Mickie kicked things off. Torrie with a go behind and then a body slam and then Victoria got involved which brought Trish in, but it distracted Candice enough for Mickie to gain control. Victoria tagged in and kicked Torrie in the gut and then slammed her head first into the mat. Victoria nailed a scoop slam and then stood on the mid section of Torrie. Victoria went for the standing moonsault but Torrie got her knees up. Torrie made the tag to Trish who nailed a series of forearms and chops on Victoria.
The Finish:
Trish went for the Thesz press but Victoria caught her and drove her to the corner. Victoria and Mickie went for a double team but Trish hit the Thesz on Victoria and hit some right hands. Torrie and Mickie brawled to the outside. Trish hit a modified Stratusfaction and then went for the Stratusphere in the corner on Victoria but Mickie broke it up. Candice nailed Mickie and Victoria went to nail Candice but she ducked and then Trish nailed the Stratusfaction on Victoria for the win.
Winners: Trish Stratus and Torrie Wilson
Backstage:
Umaga and Armando Alejandro Estrada are backstage with Maria. Armando said for everyone to listen to him. He said John Cena’s career has been in a downward spiral since he lost the WWE Title, and it’s going to continue later tonight. Maria asked if this was Umaga’s biggest match in his career. Armando said to ask him herself. Maria asked Umaga and he stared at her as Armando said that the wrecking ball comes down on Cena later tonight courtesy of the Samoan Bulldozer, Umaga! Umaga then yelled in his native tongue as we go to commercial.
WWE Studios:
Mick Foley is shown at WWE Studios and he knows what everyone is thinking, isn’t that the shirt he wore a few years ago on Halloween, and yes it is. Foley said he is here to talk about Ric Flair. He said that Flair was bloody and his family were in tears and wonders what world he lives in when all those things come off a positive to him. Foley said the barbwire bat under the ring was no accident. He intended to leave Flair lying, and he did. Foley said he doesn’t want to wrestle Flair ever again. He said no rematch, and sang it to the tune of “No Limits”.
Last Week:
We take a look back to last week when Viscera and Charlie Haas went one on one and Lilian Garcia interjected herself. Viscera was blinded and ended up giving Lilian a Samoan Drop. Haas and Viscera acted concerned before smiling and laughing with each other.
Backstage:
Maria is in the back with Viscera and Haas. Haas said they can explain their actions for last week, but Viscera said they won’t.
Diva Search:
We take a look back to last weeks edition of Smackdown! which saw Sgt. Slaughters Boot Camp with the Diva’s and Leila El came out on top and has won immunity for tonight on RAW. Tonight, one of the finalists will be eliminated.
The Highlanders vs Jared Steel and Russell Simpson
Referee: Jack Doan
Robbie and Rory McAllister made their way to the ring for the next contest here on RAW against Jared Steel and Russell Simpson.
The start:
Steel and Simpson jumped the Highlanders but the Highlanders came back and whipped them into each other. Rory sent Simpson head first to the corner and then sent him headfirst into Robbie’s head. Robbie tagged in and they hit a battering ram on Simpson and covered for two.
The Finish:
Simpson came back with an eye rake and tagged in Steel. Steel went for a sunset flip but Robbie lifted his kilt which shocked Simpson. Rory tagged in and hit a trip on Simpson and then Robbie hit an elbow drop. The Highlanders hit a flap jack and then nailed the Scot Drop for the win.
Winners: The Highlanders
The Aftermath:
Rory got in the mic and said winning is great. He said they travelled all the way from Scotland for one thing; championships. They said they officially challenge the Spirit Squad for the World Tag Team Titles. He said they may wear kilts, but unlike the Spirit Squad, they have something underneath.
Backstage:
DX are shown in the back and the Highlanders come in. DX congratulate them and Michaels said they need to meet Vince, he always like to welcome the new talent. DX told the Highlanders to go into McMahon’s office and make themselves at home, because McMahon loves initiative. DX said they need to talk loud because Vince has a problem with his hearing. He also likes male bonding, and told them to hug him and slap him on the butt. The Highlanders went on their way. Michaels asked which one was Robbie, and Triple H said the one with the kilt.
In the arena:
Matt Striker is in the ring with his blackboard, and said tonight’s lesson is about mathematics. The board says “Edge > Cena”. He asks the fans what it means, but then remembers they are in Texas, and they know nothing at all. Striker then introduces us to his guest tonight, the former WWE Champion, John Cena. Striker asked Cena if he knows that the mathematical equation meant. He said he would tell Cena what it means. He said it is mathematically proven that Edge is greater than Cena. Cena grabbed the mic and called Striker a stupid bastard. He said that’s not what this means. He thought he was meant to be some kind of teacher. Cena said this means that Cena crushed Edge through an announce table because his two bit skank Lita cost him the WWE Title. He said he was ready for blood, which means tonight…Cena took off his shirt and said he’s got to kick somebody’s ass. Striker backed out of the ring as Umaga’s music hit as he made his way down with Armando Alejandro Estrada.
John Cena vs. Umaga
Referee: Chad Patton
Cena nailed right hands and knees in the corner. Umaga came back with a hard whip and charged in but Cena moved and then hit a belly to belly. Cena hit a bulldog and then nailed some body shots in the corner. Cena hit some back elbows and then Umaga came back and threw Cena right through the blackboard! The referee finally makes his way down and we are now officially underway.
The start:
Umaga knocked Cena down with a chop and then a headbutt. Cena blocked a slam and nailed some right hands but then Umaga hit an uppercut to knock Cena down. Umaga nailed a scoop slam and then a running knee drop to the mid section. Umaga stomped on Cena and then gave him a right hand. Umaga sent Cena to the ropes and Cena came back with a DDT. Cena nailed a drop toe hold and went for the STFU but Umaga got in the ropes.
Mid-match notes:
Umaga came back with a clothesline and then tied Cena in the tree of woe. Edge and Lita then made their way down the aisle. Umaga hit the running headbutt on Cena in the corner as the WWE Champion and Lita looked on. Umaga went for the running butt bump in the corner but Cena rolled to the outside and took down Edge. Cena hit right hands on Edge but Umaga came from behind. Umaga tossed Cena into the ring steps and then tossed him back into the ring as the fans chanted for Cena. Umaga dragged Cena to the middle of the ring and then headed up top.
The Finish:
Umaga came off the top with a flying splash but Cena rolled out of the way. Cena hit a running shoulder and then sent Umaga to the corner and hit the spinning powerbomb. Cena got fired up and went for the Five Knuckle Shuffle, and scored with it. Armando is on the apron and Edge came in the ring and Cena went for the FU on Edge but Umaga kicked Cena in the face and then nailed the Samoan Spike and covered for the win!
Winner: Umaga
Backstage:
The Highlanders are in McMahon’s office enjoying a little snack. McMahon comes in and asked what the hell they were doing in his office. Rory shouted his name out and introduced Robbie to him. McMahon asked why they were yelling at him. He said no one yells at him. McMahon told them to get the hell out of his office. The Highlanders slapped McMahon on the butt on the way out and McMahon wondered what the hell was going on as we go to commercial.
Randy Orton vs Eugene
Referee: Jack Doan
The music of Randy Orton hit in the arena as he made his way down to the ring, and at Saturday Night’s Main Event, Orton challenged Hulk Hogan to a match at SummerSlam, and later in the night hit the RKO on Hogan on the trunk of a car. Orton also made overtures towards Hogan’s daughter Brooke. Orton’s opponent tonight is Eugene, still green from last week.
The match:
The two locked up and Orton grabbed a side headlock and then a nice go behind takedown. They locked up again and then Orton hit some right hands and a club to the back as the fans chanted for Hogan. Eugene came back and then mocked Orton but turned around into a clothesline. Orton pulled Eugene back by the hair and kept punching him in the back of the head. Orton locked in a rear naked choke into his modified backbreaker. Orton then nailed the RKO for the three count and the win.
Winner: Randy Orton
The Aftermath:
Orton got on the mic and said don’t ever take advantage of the McMahon’s, Eugene, just like he would never take advantage of Hulk Hogan’s daughter Brooke. He said Brooke is one pretty girl, and he guarantees he will pick up a copy of her CD when it comes out in a few months. That song she sings, “About Us”, is one of his favourite hits, but this is his all time favourite hit…Orton said that he hopes what happened between him and her dad, he hopes it doesn’t have an effect on what happens between Orton and her. Footage was then shown of Saturday Night’s Main Event with Orton “respectfully” challenging Hulk Hogan to a match at SummerSlam and Hogan “respectfully” accepting. Later in the night, Orton was hitting on Brooke and Hogan came in and got Brooke in the car, and went round the back but Orton came out of nowhere with an RKO on the trunk. Brooke wondered what had happened to her father as Orton smirked. Orton posed in the ring back live as we go to commercial.
WWE Studios:
Mick Foley is in the WWE Studios again and said he wants to give a shout out to his friend Melina. He said that he wants to talk about Flair’s match with Big Show in ECW. He said Flair got hardcore. He said Flair used thumbtacks and a barbwire bat, but he did it all in vein. Foley said that Flair still gets no rematch. Foley said he came, he saw, and he kicked Flair’s old ass. He said if Flair really wants to be like Foley, don’t stop at thumbtacks, wear a flannel shirt, and sit in chair 36B next to the crapper. Foley sang “You’re Out Of My Life” and called Flair a washed up piece of crap.
In the arena:
Ric Flair made his way to the ring in a suit and he is still bandaged after his Extreme Rules Match with the Big Show last week for the ECW Championship. Flair grabbed a mic and said in case you don’t know it, and you possibly missed it…the Nature Boy got his ass kicked last Tuesday night. We go to footage of ECW on Sci-Fi with the brutal match between Flair and the Big Show. Flair was left pierced with thumbtacks. Flair said that would be an ass whipping and a half, but it isn’t his first and it wont be his last. Flair called Foley fat boy and said he wants Foley in a Hardcore Rules Match, anywhere. Flair took off his jacket and then the music of Johnny Nitro hit as he made his way down as the Intercontinental Champion, alongside Melina. Nitro got on the mic and said he may not know this, but they are good personal friends of Mick Foley, and he doesn’t think Flair gets it. Nitro said that Flair is out of his life and Flair means nothing to Mick Foley. Nitro said he can stand out here all night but he will not get an answer from Mick Foley, but you will get one from him. Melina then woo’ed in Flair’s face and Nitro nailed a cheap shot and hammered away at the Nature Boy. Nitro nailed a slam and then went for the break-dance leg drop but Flair moved. Flair nailed a chop block and then took Nitro down to the canvas. Flair went for the Figure Four but Nitro kicked him off and he crashed into Melina on the apron, sending her to the floor. Nitro went out to check on Melina and helped her up. Flair got on the mic and said he was sorry about that, but you tell Foley that the Nature Boy says “Woo!”
Backstage:
The Diva Search contestants are shown making their way towards the arena, and one of them will be eliminated after the next commercial break.
In the arena:
Mike Mizanin made his way to the stage and said it’s time for the 2006 Diva Search. He said that tonight is the first elimination. Miz introduces the contestants to the stage. Miz said it’s the moment of truth and the fans have voted. Leila won immunity on Smackdown as she is safe this week. Miz said the fans have spoken and the one with the lowest amount of votes is Amy, and she is eliminated. Amy tossed thongs into the crowd and then made her way to the back. They all had a group hug as the crowd committed suicide. Miz said that this Friday on Smackdown it’s going to be a Diva Dance Off. Man, I can hardly fucking wait. Hoo-Rah indeed.
Backstage:
The McMahon’s are in the back and Vince said tonight they can clean up DX, and after tonight, they will never again be made fools off. Vince has a sign stuck to his back saying “I Love Cocks” and Shane took it off. Shane then turned around and he had a sign as well, saying “Me Too”.
Shawn Michaels vs. Shane McMahon
Referee: Michael Chioda
The music of D-Generation X hit in the arena as Shawn Michaels made his way to the ring set for action, alongside Triple H, and Michaels will be going one on one with the demon seed, Shane McMahon, who was accompanied by his father, Mr. McMahon. Triple H took the mic and did the “Let’s Get Ready To Suck It” bit.
The start:
Back live on RAW and we are underway with Michaels nailing a back suplex on McMahon. Michaels nailed some right hands and sent Shane to the ropes and hit a back drop. Michaels clotheslined Shane to the outside and then skinned the cat to get back in the ring. Michaels went to the apron and hit a springboard moonsault onto Shane on the outside. Michaels nailed some right hands on Shane on the outside and then tossed him back into the ring.
Mid-match notes:
Michaels went up top and came off with a double axe handle but Shane nailed a right hand to the mid section. Shane sent Michaels to the ropes and went for a backdrop but Michaels kicked him in the head. Vince got on the apron and Shawn went after him, allowing Shane to get a cheap shot in from behind. Shane hit a flying forearm and then nipped up. Shane nailed an atomic drop and then a pair of clotheslines. Shane nailed a body slam and then headed up top for the elbow drop, mocking Michaels regular series of moves. Shane flew off the top and scored with the elbow. Shane pranced around and started to tune up the band. Shane went for Sweet Chin Music but Michaels grabbed his foot. Michaels knocked Shane down and then followed up with a flying forearm and nipped up.
The Finish:
Michaels hit the atomic drop and then some right hands and a slam. Michaels then went up top and scored with the elbow. The band was then tuned once again as Michaels went for Sweet Chin Music. Vince grabbed the ankle of Michaels on the outside and Triple H came around the chase him off up the aisle. The Spirit Squad then come from under the ring and stomp away at Michaels.
Winner by disqualification: Shawn Michaels
The Aftermath:
Triple H comes back for the save but Shane gets a low blow on him. Triple H is thrown into the ring steps on the outside. The Spirit Squad went for High Spirits but Michaels landed on his feet and tried to fight the Squad off, but they were too much for him. The Spirit Squad this time nail the High Spirits. Shane grabbed a chair on the outside and nailed Triple H in the back with it. He then handed the Spirit Squad a chair and they set up two of them in the ring, side buy side. Triple H got back in the ring with the sledgehammer and nailed each member of the Squad. Michaels came back with a chair shot and DX have laid out the Spirit Squad again. The McMahon’s plan has backfired once again as DX stand tall as RAW goes off the air.
Location - San Antonio, Texas
Quick Results:
- Number One Contender Match: Carlito def. Shelton Benjamin
- Trish Stratus and Torrie Wilson def. Mickie James and Victoria
- Highlanders def. Jared Steel and Russell Simpson
- Umaga def. John Cena
- Randy Orton def. Eugene
- Shawn Michaels def. Shane McMahon by disqualification
Show:
RAW opened up with DX on the screen and Triple H said this public service announcement is brought to you by your friends at D-Generation X. We then go into a video package looking at their shenanigans over the past few weeks.
In the arena:
The music of D-Generation X hit in the arena as Shawn Michaels and Triple H made their way to the ring to a monster pop from the live crowd tonight in San Antonio. Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler welcomed us to the show. Michaels grabbed a mic as his hometown fans chanted “DX”. Triple H said to hold on a second and asked Shawn if they were supposed to wear the new shirts? Michaels said yes, and they are available at souvenir stands all over the building. Triple H said he is wearing the original shirt and it’s on sale at stands all over the building as well! Michaels said that you can get all your DX merchandise at stands all over the building or at WWEShop.com! Triple H said “easy Miz”, because Michaels stuttered. Triple H said McMahon is in a bad mood tonight. Michaels said McMahon is on edge, and rumor has it that they have something to do with it. Triple H wondered what they had done to make McMahon mad, and asked the crowd if they had done wrong by Vince McMahon. Triple H asked if they should stop doing the things they are doing to Vince. Michaels said McMahon is really angry at us, and him and his son Shane want us right here and right now. Triple H called Shawn, Shane, and said it was live TV and to give him a break. He said no one wants to see Vince and Shane fight DX right here in Shawn’s hometown. The crowd popped. Triple H said to hold on a second and maybe he’s wrong. Maybe the people would be interested in seeing it. Triple H said maybe they should make a match with the two of them against DX tonight in this very ring. Michaels said it’s official. Triple H asked if they can do that. Michaels said of course they can, who is going to stop them…Mr. McMahon’s music then hit in the arena as he made his way to the stage with his son Shane. DX acted like they were scared. McMahon said last time he checked, the two of them were a bunch of juvenile delinquents. The last time he checked, those two don’t run things around here. McMahon said he is sick and tired of watching them make fools of them every week. McMahon said it’s not about what the fans want; it’s about what the McMahon’s want. As far as the challenge is concerned, he has two words for us…Shane O Mac. McMahon said tonight in that very ring, Shawn Michaels goes one on one with his son Shane. Shane looked apprehensive as the fans chanted for HBK. Shane yelled for the fans to shut up and said as far as Shawn’s impression of him a few weeks ago, his impression sucked. He said he is not a teenage on crack and has more talent than the two of them together. Shane said he’s going to up the stakes and said that Shawn can have Triple H in his corner, and Shane will have Vince in his corner. Shane said all these fans will not only remember the Alamo, they will also remember that Shane O Mac defeated their hometown boy, 1-2-3.
Tonight:
John Cena will take on the undefeated Umaga tonight, and we go to some highlights of Umaga’s path of destruction through the WWE. That’s coming up tonight folks.
Number One Contender Match
Carlito vs. Shelton Benjamin
Referee: Chad Patton
Todd Grisham is in the ring and he’s ring announcer tonight, and I think he took a sip out Miz’s Kool Aid because he said this is a Number One Contender Match for the Cruiserweight Title. It’s actually a contender match for the Intercontinental Title between Carlito and Shelton Benjamin, both former champions in their own right.
The start:
The two locked up and Benjamin grabbed a side headlock and took Carlito down to the mat for a quick two count. Benjamin with an arm drag into another pinning combination for two. Carlito comes back with an eye poke and a rollup for two. Carlito again gets a rollup for two and then Carlito hit some left hands in the corner. Carlito with a back flip in the corner but ran into a savant kick for a near fall.
Mid-match notes:
Benjamin locked in a rear chin lock as the fans got behind Carlito. Carlito fought out with shots to the mid section and then Benjamin missed a clothesline but scored with a flapjack for two. Benjamin nailed some right hands and then choked away at Carlito before going back to the rear chin lock. The fans again got behind Carlito as he elbowed out and sent Benjamin to the ropes and hit a kick to the gut and then a knee lift.
The Finish:
Carlito nailed a knockdown and a springboard back elbow for a near fall. Carlito missed a boot and then Benjamin missed the dragon whip. Benjamin blocked a back cracker, and then Benjamin got a rollup and reached for the ropes but Carlito reversed into a rollup of his own and grabbed the ropes for the win!
Winner: Carlito
Saturday Night’s Main Event:
We take a look back to Saturday Night’s Main Event with John Cena challenging Edge to the WWE Championship. Highlights were shown which saw Edge walk out with the title intact after Lita got her man disqualified right as Edge was tapping to Cena’s STFU. After the match, Cena got revenge by nailing the FU through the announce table.
Backstage:
Carlito is shown in the back and bumps into Trish. Carlito wishes Trish luck in her match and she congratulates him on his win. Carlito said he will check out her match, as Trish left. Carlito stared and said “that’s cool”.
This Day In Wrestling History:
We take a look back at the Brawl to End It All on MTV from Madison Square Garden, which saw Cyndi Lauper accompany Wendi Richter to the ring as Richter defeated the Fabulous Moolah for the WWE Women’s Championship.
Trish Stratus and Torrie Wilson vs Victoria and Mickie James
Referee: Candice Michelle
The music of Candice Michelle is playing in the arena, and she will referee this next match as Trish Stratus and Torrie Wilson will team up to take on Victoria and WWE Women’s Champion Mickie James.
The start:
Torrie and Mickie kicked things off. Torrie with a go behind and then a body slam and then Victoria got involved which brought Trish in, but it distracted Candice enough for Mickie to gain control. Victoria tagged in and kicked Torrie in the gut and then slammed her head first into the mat. Victoria nailed a scoop slam and then stood on the mid section of Torrie. Victoria went for the standing moonsault but Torrie got her knees up. Torrie made the tag to Trish who nailed a series of forearms and chops on Victoria.
The Finish:
Trish went for the Thesz press but Victoria caught her and drove her to the corner. Victoria and Mickie went for a double team but Trish hit the Thesz on Victoria and hit some right hands. Torrie and Mickie brawled to the outside. Trish hit a modified Stratusfaction and then went for the Stratusphere in the corner on Victoria but Mickie broke it up. Candice nailed Mickie and Victoria went to nail Candice but she ducked and then Trish nailed the Stratusfaction on Victoria for the win.
Winners: Trish Stratus and Torrie Wilson
Backstage:
Umaga and Armando Alejandro Estrada are backstage with Maria. Armando said for everyone to listen to him. He said John Cena’s career has been in a downward spiral since he lost the WWE Title, and it’s going to continue later tonight. Maria asked if this was Umaga’s biggest match in his career. Armando said to ask him herself. Maria asked Umaga and he stared at her as Armando said that the wrecking ball comes down on Cena later tonight courtesy of the Samoan Bulldozer, Umaga! Umaga then yelled in his native tongue as we go to commercial.
WWE Studios:
Mick Foley is shown at WWE Studios and he knows what everyone is thinking, isn’t that the shirt he wore a few years ago on Halloween, and yes it is. Foley said he is here to talk about Ric Flair. He said that Flair was bloody and his family were in tears and wonders what world he lives in when all those things come off a positive to him. Foley said the barbwire bat under the ring was no accident. He intended to leave Flair lying, and he did. Foley said he doesn’t want to wrestle Flair ever again. He said no rematch, and sang it to the tune of “No Limits”.
Last Week:
We take a look back to last week when Viscera and Charlie Haas went one on one and Lilian Garcia interjected herself. Viscera was blinded and ended up giving Lilian a Samoan Drop. Haas and Viscera acted concerned before smiling and laughing with each other.
Backstage:
Maria is in the back with Viscera and Haas. Haas said they can explain their actions for last week, but Viscera said they won’t.
Diva Search:
We take a look back to last weeks edition of Smackdown! which saw Sgt. Slaughters Boot Camp with the Diva’s and Leila El came out on top and has won immunity for tonight on RAW. Tonight, one of the finalists will be eliminated.
The Highlanders vs Jared Steel and Russell Simpson
Referee: Jack Doan
Robbie and Rory McAllister made their way to the ring for the next contest here on RAW against Jared Steel and Russell Simpson.
The start:
Steel and Simpson jumped the Highlanders but the Highlanders came back and whipped them into each other. Rory sent Simpson head first to the corner and then sent him headfirst into Robbie’s head. Robbie tagged in and they hit a battering ram on Simpson and covered for two.
The Finish:
Simpson came back with an eye rake and tagged in Steel. Steel went for a sunset flip but Robbie lifted his kilt which shocked Simpson. Rory tagged in and hit a trip on Simpson and then Robbie hit an elbow drop. The Highlanders hit a flap jack and then nailed the Scot Drop for the win.
Winners: The Highlanders
The Aftermath:
Rory got in the mic and said winning is great. He said they travelled all the way from Scotland for one thing; championships. They said they officially challenge the Spirit Squad for the World Tag Team Titles. He said they may wear kilts, but unlike the Spirit Squad, they have something underneath.
Backstage:
DX are shown in the back and the Highlanders come in. DX congratulate them and Michaels said they need to meet Vince, he always like to welcome the new talent. DX told the Highlanders to go into McMahon’s office and make themselves at home, because McMahon loves initiative. DX said they need to talk loud because Vince has a problem with his hearing. He also likes male bonding, and told them to hug him and slap him on the butt. The Highlanders went on their way. Michaels asked which one was Robbie, and Triple H said the one with the kilt.
In the arena:
Matt Striker is in the ring with his blackboard, and said tonight’s lesson is about mathematics. The board says “Edge > Cena”. He asks the fans what it means, but then remembers they are in Texas, and they know nothing at all. Striker then introduces us to his guest tonight, the former WWE Champion, John Cena. Striker asked Cena if he knows that the mathematical equation meant. He said he would tell Cena what it means. He said it is mathematically proven that Edge is greater than Cena. Cena grabbed the mic and called Striker a stupid bastard. He said that’s not what this means. He thought he was meant to be some kind of teacher. Cena said this means that Cena crushed Edge through an announce table because his two bit skank Lita cost him the WWE Title. He said he was ready for blood, which means tonight…Cena took off his shirt and said he’s got to kick somebody’s ass. Striker backed out of the ring as Umaga’s music hit as he made his way down with Armando Alejandro Estrada.
John Cena vs. Umaga
Referee: Chad Patton
Cena nailed right hands and knees in the corner. Umaga came back with a hard whip and charged in but Cena moved and then hit a belly to belly. Cena hit a bulldog and then nailed some body shots in the corner. Cena hit some back elbows and then Umaga came back and threw Cena right through the blackboard! The referee finally makes his way down and we are now officially underway.
The start:
Umaga knocked Cena down with a chop and then a headbutt. Cena blocked a slam and nailed some right hands but then Umaga hit an uppercut to knock Cena down. Umaga nailed a scoop slam and then a running knee drop to the mid section. Umaga stomped on Cena and then gave him a right hand. Umaga sent Cena to the ropes and Cena came back with a DDT. Cena nailed a drop toe hold and went for the STFU but Umaga got in the ropes.
Mid-match notes:
Umaga came back with a clothesline and then tied Cena in the tree of woe. Edge and Lita then made their way down the aisle. Umaga hit the running headbutt on Cena in the corner as the WWE Champion and Lita looked on. Umaga went for the running butt bump in the corner but Cena rolled to the outside and took down Edge. Cena hit right hands on Edge but Umaga came from behind. Umaga tossed Cena into the ring steps and then tossed him back into the ring as the fans chanted for Cena. Umaga dragged Cena to the middle of the ring and then headed up top.
The Finish:
Umaga came off the top with a flying splash but Cena rolled out of the way. Cena hit a running shoulder and then sent Umaga to the corner and hit the spinning powerbomb. Cena got fired up and went for the Five Knuckle Shuffle, and scored with it. Armando is on the apron and Edge came in the ring and Cena went for the FU on Edge but Umaga kicked Cena in the face and then nailed the Samoan Spike and covered for the win!
Winner: Umaga
Backstage:
The Highlanders are in McMahon’s office enjoying a little snack. McMahon comes in and asked what the hell they were doing in his office. Rory shouted his name out and introduced Robbie to him. McMahon asked why they were yelling at him. He said no one yells at him. McMahon told them to get the hell out of his office. The Highlanders slapped McMahon on the butt on the way out and McMahon wondered what the hell was going on as we go to commercial.
Randy Orton vs Eugene
Referee: Jack Doan
The music of Randy Orton hit in the arena as he made his way down to the ring, and at Saturday Night’s Main Event, Orton challenged Hulk Hogan to a match at SummerSlam, and later in the night hit the RKO on Hogan on the trunk of a car. Orton also made overtures towards Hogan’s daughter Brooke. Orton’s opponent tonight is Eugene, still green from last week.
The match:
The two locked up and Orton grabbed a side headlock and then a nice go behind takedown. They locked up again and then Orton hit some right hands and a club to the back as the fans chanted for Hogan. Eugene came back and then mocked Orton but turned around into a clothesline. Orton pulled Eugene back by the hair and kept punching him in the back of the head. Orton locked in a rear naked choke into his modified backbreaker. Orton then nailed the RKO for the three count and the win.
Winner: Randy Orton
The Aftermath:
Orton got on the mic and said don’t ever take advantage of the McMahon’s, Eugene, just like he would never take advantage of Hulk Hogan’s daughter Brooke. He said Brooke is one pretty girl, and he guarantees he will pick up a copy of her CD when it comes out in a few months. That song she sings, “About Us”, is one of his favourite hits, but this is his all time favourite hit…Orton said that he hopes what happened between him and her dad, he hopes it doesn’t have an effect on what happens between Orton and her. Footage was then shown of Saturday Night’s Main Event with Orton “respectfully” challenging Hulk Hogan to a match at SummerSlam and Hogan “respectfully” accepting. Later in the night, Orton was hitting on Brooke and Hogan came in and got Brooke in the car, and went round the back but Orton came out of nowhere with an RKO on the trunk. Brooke wondered what had happened to her father as Orton smirked. Orton posed in the ring back live as we go to commercial.
WWE Studios:
Mick Foley is in the WWE Studios again and said he wants to give a shout out to his friend Melina. He said that he wants to talk about Flair’s match with Big Show in ECW. He said Flair got hardcore. He said Flair used thumbtacks and a barbwire bat, but he did it all in vein. Foley said that Flair still gets no rematch. Foley said he came, he saw, and he kicked Flair’s old ass. He said if Flair really wants to be like Foley, don’t stop at thumbtacks, wear a flannel shirt, and sit in chair 36B next to the crapper. Foley sang “You’re Out Of My Life” and called Flair a washed up piece of crap.
In the arena:
Ric Flair made his way to the ring in a suit and he is still bandaged after his Extreme Rules Match with the Big Show last week for the ECW Championship. Flair grabbed a mic and said in case you don’t know it, and you possibly missed it…the Nature Boy got his ass kicked last Tuesday night. We go to footage of ECW on Sci-Fi with the brutal match between Flair and the Big Show. Flair was left pierced with thumbtacks. Flair said that would be an ass whipping and a half, but it isn’t his first and it wont be his last. Flair called Foley fat boy and said he wants Foley in a Hardcore Rules Match, anywhere. Flair took off his jacket and then the music of Johnny Nitro hit as he made his way down as the Intercontinental Champion, alongside Melina. Nitro got on the mic and said he may not know this, but they are good personal friends of Mick Foley, and he doesn’t think Flair gets it. Nitro said that Flair is out of his life and Flair means nothing to Mick Foley. Nitro said he can stand out here all night but he will not get an answer from Mick Foley, but you will get one from him. Melina then woo’ed in Flair’s face and Nitro nailed a cheap shot and hammered away at the Nature Boy. Nitro nailed a slam and then went for the break-dance leg drop but Flair moved. Flair nailed a chop block and then took Nitro down to the canvas. Flair went for the Figure Four but Nitro kicked him off and he crashed into Melina on the apron, sending her to the floor. Nitro went out to check on Melina and helped her up. Flair got on the mic and said he was sorry about that, but you tell Foley that the Nature Boy says “Woo!”
Backstage:
The Diva Search contestants are shown making their way towards the arena, and one of them will be eliminated after the next commercial break.
In the arena:
Mike Mizanin made his way to the stage and said it’s time for the 2006 Diva Search. He said that tonight is the first elimination. Miz introduces the contestants to the stage. Miz said it’s the moment of truth and the fans have voted. Leila won immunity on Smackdown as she is safe this week. Miz said the fans have spoken and the one with the lowest amount of votes is Amy, and she is eliminated. Amy tossed thongs into the crowd and then made her way to the back. They all had a group hug as the crowd committed suicide. Miz said that this Friday on Smackdown it’s going to be a Diva Dance Off. Man, I can hardly fucking wait. Hoo-Rah indeed.
Backstage:
The McMahon’s are in the back and Vince said tonight they can clean up DX, and after tonight, they will never again be made fools off. Vince has a sign stuck to his back saying “I Love Cocks” and Shane took it off. Shane then turned around and he had a sign as well, saying “Me Too”.
Shawn Michaels vs. Shane McMahon
Referee: Michael Chioda
The music of D-Generation X hit in the arena as Shawn Michaels made his way to the ring set for action, alongside Triple H, and Michaels will be going one on one with the demon seed, Shane McMahon, who was accompanied by his father, Mr. McMahon. Triple H took the mic and did the “Let’s Get Ready To Suck It” bit.
The start:
Back live on RAW and we are underway with Michaels nailing a back suplex on McMahon. Michaels nailed some right hands and sent Shane to the ropes and hit a back drop. Michaels clotheslined Shane to the outside and then skinned the cat to get back in the ring. Michaels went to the apron and hit a springboard moonsault onto Shane on the outside. Michaels nailed some right hands on Shane on the outside and then tossed him back into the ring.
Mid-match notes:
Michaels went up top and came off with a double axe handle but Shane nailed a right hand to the mid section. Shane sent Michaels to the ropes and went for a backdrop but Michaels kicked him in the head. Vince got on the apron and Shawn went after him, allowing Shane to get a cheap shot in from behind. Shane hit a flying forearm and then nipped up. Shane nailed an atomic drop and then a pair of clotheslines. Shane nailed a body slam and then headed up top for the elbow drop, mocking Michaels regular series of moves. Shane flew off the top and scored with the elbow. Shane pranced around and started to tune up the band. Shane went for Sweet Chin Music but Michaels grabbed his foot. Michaels knocked Shane down and then followed up with a flying forearm and nipped up.
The Finish:
Michaels hit the atomic drop and then some right hands and a slam. Michaels then went up top and scored with the elbow. The band was then tuned once again as Michaels went for Sweet Chin Music. Vince grabbed the ankle of Michaels on the outside and Triple H came around the chase him off up the aisle. The Spirit Squad then come from under the ring and stomp away at Michaels.
Winner by disqualification: Shawn Michaels
The Aftermath:
Triple H comes back for the save but Shane gets a low blow on him. Triple H is thrown into the ring steps on the outside. The Spirit Squad went for High Spirits but Michaels landed on his feet and tried to fight the Squad off, but they were too much for him. The Spirit Squad this time nail the High Spirits. Shane grabbed a chair on the outside and nailed Triple H in the back with it. He then handed the Spirit Squad a chair and they set up two of them in the ring, side buy side. Triple H got back in the ring with the sledgehammer and nailed each member of the Squad. Michaels came back with a chair shot and DX have laid out the Spirit Squad again. The McMahon’s plan has backfired once again as DX stand tall as RAW goes off the air.