The Wrestling Thread

[GoldPhoenixRanger]

A new start means a new Wrestling Thread! Let's pick up where we left off!

Here are some of the topics that were being discussed prior the board changeover:

1) R-Truth's Promo - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLIenhRRmXo

2) Edge vs. Undertaker @ Summerslam in a Hell in a Cell Match!!!

3) New RAW GM - Flair? Regal? Bischoff? Shane McMahon may let us know this Monday night!

4) Triple H vs. Great Khali @ SummerSlam

5) Matt Hardy vs. MVP?

6) WWE sends legal letter reprimanding Ultimate Warrior for an autograph signing at a nearby hotel during a RAW event.

7) ECW & SmackDown to remain a pair!


Let's pick up where we left off!
-GPR

[SHR]

God bless GPR for having a good memory, your like some memory card. Lol


Anyway, hopefully when Shane appear on RAW tomarow, well, its 2 am, so when Shane appears on RAW tonite, I hope he becoems GM! That'd be so cool!

[Ao Ultimate]

I just hope its good and not one of those major disappointments like some episodes be when something "major" happens

[Zeo Power]

I'd like to see Shame GM of Raw, and Stephanie GM of Smackdown, though with her children, that would prob. be hard to do. I just wish Shane and Steph had more to do, than just behind the scenes stuff.. like they were when they were both competitors in the ring.

[some_guy]

Austin returns as the 'Sherrif' of Raw - just my wishful thinking. And god... HHH vs. Khali is a bad idea.

[Zeo Power]

Austin returns as the 'Sherrif' of Raw - just my wishful thinking. And god... HHH vs. Khali is a bad idea.

LOL. I wouldn't put it past him to return. After all, he is still listed as a Raw Superstar on WWE's roster page...

[Ao Ultimate]

I thought they put Austin under the Alumni page like they did when the Undertaker "was fired"

[SHR]

-- Nick "Hogan" Bollea celebrated his 18th birthday yesterday by being transferred into Pinellas County Jail's Central Division -- where he will reside in the direct supervision housing section which hold around 70 adults and one correctional officer. Hulk Hogan says that Nick works as a "janitor" behind bars. TMZ reports that Hulk Hogan, Linda Hogan, Bubba the Love Sponge and bunch of Nick's friends sang "happy birthday" to him over a video monitor. After that, they were allowed to visit him two at a time. His sister Brooke was not there.

-- TMZ cameras also caught up with Linda Hogan outside of the Pinellas County Jail yesterday. When asked about what she thinks about Brooke Hogan considering posing for Playboy, she laughed it off and said she hopes she doesn't do it - noting that Brooke is young and still has plenty of time to consider something like that.

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source: http://www.sescoops.com/wwe/Official_Unforgiven_Poster_Released_Features_HBK_N ot_Kane.shtml

[SHR]

man i was hoping to see cena vs batista. that'd be a great blockbuster event. That match better make it onto the SS card.

and i cant believe D-Lo lost his 2nd match since his return.
EDIT: Mike Adamle replaces Michael Cole! Out of all people they chooose mike adamle.

[SHR]

I like Shane's ringtone, lol. Something tell me the GM is a heel I think this because of the change of the tag team match.

Spoilers to Saturday Night Main Event
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[Null]

I like Shane's ringtone, lol. Something tell me the GM is a heel I think this because of the change of the tag team match.

Spoilers to Saturday Night Main Event
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I'm calling it right now the GM is Regal. He is coming off an recent suspension, he is still under contract. He basically has nothing to do, But I am telling you it is Regal. On an side note we got the Great Mike Adamle to replace Cole for tonight Yippee! (Sarcastic).

Edit - And there we go Regal's return means his return to the GM Role.

[SHR]

Lol did anyone hear JBL tell Mike Adamle to shut up.

man that was hilarious, when jericho was talking about stephanie. "you say let the bodies hit the floor. I say let the boobies hit the floor!"

[Null]

Thats the Jericho I use to know and love, frankly this new Jericho isn't at all amusing. From the start he was expected to get this storyline that he was the Savior blah blah. Yet he didn't achieve anything but winning the Intercontinental Champion. He works much better as an face than an heel

[SHR]

Jimross, mike adamle, on raw! with king! Whats next? tazz and foley come to raw as well?

[Null]

Lets leave it at Good OL JR!

[SHR]

I just want to see who this GM is. It'd be cool if it turns out to be HBK since he cant wrestle anymore. or someone better! Ric Flair!

[Null]

I doubt it is any of those two, I mean come on it doesn't seem like Flair or HBK would put Cole in an match. But now that Shane said that the GM could be an she, I'm having doubt of my previous post. But I'm still pretty sure it is Regal. Any way that was one great video package of Vicki/Edge/Taker.

[Zeo Power]

I thought they put Austin under the Alumni page like they did when the Undertaker "was fired"

Nope. He's still listed on the Raw Superstar page right now.

http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw - Very last row.

Speaking of GM now, I wish it would be Val Venus. But I know that's too good to be true for me.

[SHR]

Wahat if Its Linda thats the GM! That'd be awesome. You dont ever see too much of that mcmahon nowadays.

[SHR]

You know I don't think Kane is carrying around takers urn. i think its his mask. If you look at how the bag is shaped it kind of flat liked. So it leads me to tihnk its a mask.

[Zeo Power]

You know I don't think Kane is carrying around takers urn. i think its his mask. If you look at how the bag is shaped it kind of flat liked. So it leads me to tihnk its a mask.

It could be. I did notice they were referring to the new GM as a "he" at times, then they would switch it to "he or she"...

[Null]

I don't think it will be Linda, She isn't much of an on screen character.

Edit - As for the Burlap Bag, I hope it comes in with Paul Bearer. It has been an while sense he have seen him, And it fits in with the "Is he Dead or Alive?" Gimmick. He was involved in an match where he was contained and clear box, That Kane lost to Taker. So the results were Bearer being buried alive in Wet Cement. The outcome of his body was never announced, and it would explain the events taking place.

[SHR]

And the GM is.........ARE YOU KIDDING ME! ......MIKE ADAMLE! That is a bad decision! Now who will announce with TAZZ? This is the stupidest decision ever!

[Null]

MIKE ADAMLE! I did not see this coming, Whoa I'm speechless. Either way I hope he is an better GM than an Announcer. But wow!

[Zeo Power]

This must be a way of getting the fans to "like" him since nearly everyone hates his commentary work. LOL.

[Ao Ultimate]

I can honestly say that I am once again disappointed but hey what can you do

[Zeo Power]

As for the Burlap Bag, I hope it comes in with Paul Bearer. It has been an while sense he have seen him, And it fits in with the "Is he Dead or Alive?" Gimmick. He was involved in an match where he was contained and clear box, That Kane lost to Taker. So the results were Bearer being buried alive in Wet Cement. The outcome of his body was never announced, and it would explain the events taking place.

You know, I really hope it is Paul Bearer. I can't remember that match with Kane and Understaker, but I do remember Paul. I always thought he was creppy.. yet funny at the same time with the way he acts.

[SHR]

I hope he gets the crap beat out of him every week by a superstar.

[Zeo Power]

I hope he gets the crap beat out of him every week by a superstar.

Hahahaha!!

[Null]

I see him getting fired as the GM in about two months if he is lucky three.

[GoldPhoenixRanger]

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Monday Night – July 28, 2008 – Washington DC

Show Opening:
[The show opens with footage of the anarchy that ended last weeks RAW]

John Cena comes to the ring to start the show as he is booed by the fans here in Batista’s hometown. He says that he can tell by the mixed crowd reaction tonight that they know what he is about to tell them. He says that he isn’t perfect and he made a mistake. He says the way he was raised; when you make a mistake you face it like a man. He says that last week he socked Dave Batista in the mouth and that comes with some consequences. He then asks Batista to come out saying that they can settle these consequences right now.

[Batista’s Music Hits]

Batista comes to the ring wearing a Bullets jersey to massive cheers from his hometown crowd. He says that nobody knows more then him that things happen in the heat of the moment, and he has watched the footage. He says that as far as him and Cena go they are cool. He then says that when he wins the title at SummerSlam, Cena is the first man he wants to defend it against. Cena points out that Batista failed to win the title twice and that he may not be on the top of the list for the next title shot. Batista acknowledges Cena’s logic and says that Cena may not be either. Cena then says that, since there’s no McMahon’s or GM and everyone is making matches for themselves, they should have a Wrestlemania quality match here tonight, in Cena vs. Batista. Batista agrees but…

[Shane McMahon’s Music Hits]

Shane O’ Mac interrupts. He says that he and his sister have appointed the new GM of RAW whom he will introduce later on tonight. He says that this new GM has been busy. He says that CM Punk will be taking on the hottest free agent in their business. He also says that the new GM has plans for Cena tonight as well. He says that Cena will be facing the team of JBL & Cena. He then says that Cena’s partner will be the hometown boy, Batista.

- Commercial Break #1 -

[When we return, we see footage of Santino & Beth’s kiss from last week]

We see footage of Santino and Beth backstage arguing over who kissed who. They establish that their relationship is purely professional. They both agree and head to the ring.

Match #1: D’Lo Brown & Kelly Kelly vs. Santino Marella & Beth Phoenix:
The men start the match and Santino goes for a kick. Brown catches him and hits an atomic drop. He then hits a big shoulder block and scores a near fall. He whips Santino but he reverses and hits a neckbreaker. He then kicks Brown in the stomach and Beth tags herself in. She picks Brown up to the shock of Santino. Brown tags in Kelly and Beth slams her. She tags Santino back in and he goes off the ropes and hits a cheat shot on Brown. He then takes her down, and rolls her up for the win.

After the match, Santino and Beth looks like they are having a hard time finding words. They look back and forth at each other several times. Santino goes to leave but Beth grabs him by the back of his head and turns him around as he screams like a girl. She then plants a huge kiss on him that leaves him flabbergasted in the middle of the ring.

- Commercial Break #2 -

[When we return, we see a promo by Jeff Foxworthy for Generation Rescue and SNME]

Shane is in the back looking at a picture of his father. JBL comes in and says that Mr. McMahon is a great man. Shane asks what he wants and JBL basically says that he wants a title shot at SummerSlam. He says that Batista doesn’t deserve another shot and that Cena is a joke. Shane’s phone rings and he says it’s the new GM. He speaks to the new GM for a few minutes regarding a match change and then leaves, much to the dismay of JBL.

In the ring, Jerry Lawler and Hacksaw Jim Duggan come to the ring for a purported tag title match. However, a referee runs out and hands Lillian a note. She reads it and announces that the match has been changed. She says that instead of Jim Duggan, Jerry Lawler’s new partner will be…..Michael Cole. Cole is in complete disbelief.

- Commercial Break #3 -

Cole is skeptically getting into the ring when we return. Priceless then make their way to the ring.

Match #2: World Tag Titles – Michael Cole & Jerry Lawler vs. DiBiase & Rhodes:
King and DiBiase lock up, DiBiase pushes King to the corner and chokes him out until the ref breaks them up. He then does the same thing again. King comes back with a slap and then a whip, which DiBiase reverses. He then takes King down and hold him after tagging in Rhodes. Rhodes takes King into the corner until the ref breaks them up. King fights back out of the corner but Rhodes hits him in the gut and then goes off the top with a bulldog and scores a near fall. Rhodes applies an arm lock maneuver followed by a hard right hand. Rhodes goes to the top but King moves. He then throes some rights and takes down Rhodes as well as the illegal DiBiase. King is thrown into his own corner where Cole helps him up. The ref and Rhodes both thing this is a tag and so Cole comes in. He throws a few rights and puts up a bit of a fight. He tries to fight Rhodes but is no match. Rhodes slams him hard and picks up the win.

- Commercial Break #4 -

Mike Adamle is at the announce table when we return and explains that he didn’t know why he was supposed to be here but he will do his best. King returns as he says this and says that this new GM obviously likes to play games.

Jamie Noble is in the ring and says that he is the big rising star on this show. He also says that he is the ideal next Intercontinental Champion. He says that as such, he has challenged the current IC Champ to a match tonight. He then tells Kofi (Coffee as he pronounces it) Kingston to get down to the ring and take this like a man.


Match #3: Kofi Kingston vs. Jamie Noble:
They lock up and go to the corner where Jamie throws some rights and then takes Kofi down. He whips Kofi to the other side where he kicks Jamie in the face. He then comes back with a dropkick and a takedown followed by a Russian leg sweep. He then hits the high impact leg drop and goes for a kick to the head. Kofi goes off the corner, hits the cross body, and scores a near fall. Kofi hits the Trouble in Paradise and picks up the win.

[We see Punk on his way to the ring for his match]

- Commercial Break #5 -

When we return, JBL has joined the commentators at ringside. He suggests that Adamle keep his mouth shut and let the Hall of Famer (king) and future Hall of Famer (JBL) call this match. The question as to who is the most impressive free agent in the business is then answered as Regal comes out. King comments that when the situation in his match occurred, he had thought that Regal might be back as GM, though that is clearly not the case.

Match #4: CM Punk vs. William Regal:
They lock up and Regal applies a headlock. Punk reverses and takes Regal to the mat. Regal reverses with a toehold but Punk reverses and applies an armbar. Regal reverses and scores a near fall. He then applies a headlock until Punk reverses and takes Regal down. Regal kicks Punk in the corner. He then lines Punks head up with the ring post and kicks his head into the post from the outside of the ring. He drops a knee and then applies a headlock and a takedown. Regal scores two near falls. He then applies a chin lock. He then hits some rights and then an armbar. Punk throws some right hands and gets out of the hold. He hits some rights and then a kick to the head and scores a near fall. Regal gets up and comes back with a big hard backdrop flip. Regal applies a submission but Punk lifts him up. He hits the GTS and picks up the win.

The Fire hits and Kane makes his way to the ring. He punches JBL in the face but is kicked by Punk. JBL then nearly decapitates Punk with a big boot to the face. Kane and JBL then stare each other down as re are reminded that these two are tag partners later tonight.

- Commercial Break #6 -

The Highlight Reel:
(It has been advertised earlier in the show that this may be Jericho’s final Highlight Reel)
Jericho comes to the ring in a blue suit and tie followed by Cade. The Jeri-Tron is still destroyed from HBK’s head being rammed through it several weeks ago. He says that once again last week he came out and tried to tell the truth and he was again ostersized and booed. He says this is because he has done something that most of us haven’t done and never will do and that is grow up. He says that in the past he was a glorified showman and party host because that is what the people wanted. He says that it is because of this he never reached gold. He says that because of this, this will be the last ever Highlight Reel. He then says that he has a video compilation from the career of an icon and legend, a man that we will never see in this ring again thanks to him. He says that it isn’t HBK, it’s him. [We then see a video package of Jericho as the man we love]. Jericho says that the footage was an embarrassment and that he is more proud of the footage of him destroying HBK then of anything else. Jericho says that when he destroyed HBK, he destroyed each of us.
Cade cuts in and says that it’s obvious that these people don’t respect him, but he does. He says that Jericho saved him when he was floundering here on Raw. He says that he was stuck with a singing cowboy. He says that for that, he will be forever grateful. Jericho thanks him and then directs his comments at HBK. He says that he knows HBK is at home trying to watch and even though he barely can, he knows that HBK can hear him. He tells HBK to listen to him and stay home. He tells him to enjoy his new life away from the ring and to care for himself. He tells him to hold his wife and be glad he has any sight left at all. He tells HBK to listen to him for the first time in his life, and stay home.

- Commercial Break #7 -

When we return JR comes to the announce table. He says he received a call to be here but doesn’t know why. Adamle then gets confused and thinks that Jillian is Lillian but King and JR set him straight.

Match #5: Mickie James vs. Jillian Hall:
Mickie is whipped to the corner. She kicks Jillian in the face and is then locked onto a head scissors. She reverses by slamming Mickie face first to the mat and scores a near fall. Mickie comes back with a kick but Jillian reverses and then applies a reverse headlock. Jillian screeches loudly but is rolled up by Mickie who scores a near fall. Mickie takes Jillian down to the mat again and then kicks Jillian in the gut. Mickie hits a big DDT and then picks up the win.

Following the match, Mickie goes over and hugs her father at ringside. When she does, Katie Leas jumps from the crows and attacks Mickie. She slams her on the floor hard. Katie goes to the ramp where Paul is waiting. She says that whoever this new GM is, she hopes he is watching because that is just for him. He says that she wants him to take note of the next Women’s champion and the future IC Champion, Paul & Katie Lea Birchill.

[We then see the SmackDown Rebound. It features the events that transpired between Vickie and Edge this past Friday night]

Todd Grisham speaks to Shane in the back and says that it’s great that he is here due to all the backstage chaos in past weeks. He then asks for the inside scoop on who the new GM is and when he will be here. Shane reminds him that it could be a woman and then says that the new GM is here already. Grisham doesn’t manage to get any more information out of Shane, and so he leaves.

- Commercial Break #8 -

[When we return, the commentators recap the SummerSlam Line-up.]
[We then see a promo for Generation Rescue and SNME]

Backstage:
Cena and Cryme Tyme are in the back. Cryme Tyme is trying to convince Cena let them accompany him to ringside. They say that he can’t trust Batista because if Batista scores the pinfall in this match, he will be in line for a title shot. Before they can finish this line however, Batista appears behind them and finishes it for them. Cena then asks for a minute alone CT leaves. Cena says that regardless of whoever this new GM is (it could be Shane for all he knows) he says that the two of them should just get through tonight’s match and then see what happens. Batista says that Cena is making that sound easier then it is. Cena says that it is easy but Batista cuts him off and says that he doesn’t trust him and knows that Cena doesn’t trust him, even if he denies it. They then offer to let each other walk to the match first. After going back a forth a few times, Cena finally goes first.

- Commercial Break #9 -

When we return, the commentators announce that they were informed during the break that the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels will be interviewed live next week on RAW. The commentators then establish that Adamle is here because Cole was assaulted and whom they still haven’t received an update on, and they still don’t know why JR is here.

JBL comes to the ring followed by Kane and they exchange shifty glances toward each other. Cena comes out next and goes right to the ring. The home town hero, Batista, comes out last to massive cheers. It is clear that none of these men trust each other.

Match #6: Batista & John Cena vs. JBL & Kane:
JBL and Cena start out as JBL hits some blows to the back. Cena reverses with an off the ropes shoulder block and a near fall. Batista is then tagged in. They lock up and Batista pushes JBL in the corner. He then hits some shoulder blocks. He then slams JBL and scores a near fall. Kane breaks up the fall and Cena attacks him for it. Both Kane and JBL are thrown from the ring and Cena and Batista round on each other. They stare each other down as we go to commercial.

- Commercial Break #10 -

JBL and Cena are going at it when we return. He hits a neckbreaker on Cena and then tags in Kane. He drops a fist on Cena and scores a near fall. Kane attacks Cena in the corner and then body slams him. Kane scores another near fall. He then applies a headlock as Cena struggles to make a tag to Batista. Kane pulls Cena back to the corner and tags in JBL. He throws some right hands and then tags Kane in again form a double team. Cena and Kane exchange blows until Kane hits a sidewalk slam and scores a near fall. Cena dodges a move from Kane and then hits a DDT. Batista and JBL both get tasg and go at it. Batista crushes JBL in the corner and then clotheslines Kane. He then whips JBL off the ropes but he reverses and sends Batista to the ropes. Kane pulls the rope down and Batista goes flying to the floor. JBL throws him back in and scores a near fall. He tags in Kane who kicks Batista in the head. He hits some shoulder blocks in the corner and then applies a leg scissors submission maneuver. Kane tags JBL in and he kicks Batista in the head and then cheap shots Cena off the apron. He attacks Batista in the corner but Batista reverses. JBL kicks him in the head but Batista reverses with a spear. Batista attacks Kane as he comes in illegally. JBL kicks Batista in the head as he turns around. Cena tags himself in, picks Kane up, hits an FU, and picks up the win.

Shane comes to the stage immediately following the match. He says to hold on one second. He asks isn’t this how they started tonight (With Shane on the ramp and Batista and Cena in the ring. He then introduces the new GM of RAW…….MIKE ADAMLE!!!!

Adamle steps into the ring and says that as GM, he is honored to announce that at SummerSlam, John Cena will be facing Batista. He wishes them good luck and leaves them both bewildered in the ring.


RAW, it’s Logo, and All Related Material
Copyright © World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. 2008

[SHR]

So GPR, how do you feel about the new GM?

[GoldPhoenixRanger]

Unexpected for sure, but I have to say that he could be good. After all he did make that great Raw main event. And I have to admit that the Cole thing was a good idea. Here's what I think will happen. Adamle is now the GM so whoever is SD Play By Play announcer will do both ECW and SD. I'm hoping that JR will be moved back to Raw and Cole back to ECW/SD. I'm not crazy about his SummerSlam match but he is supposed to be a Heel GM so we aren't supposed to like his descions.

I also have to agree that he should get his ass beat on a weekly basis.

-GPR

[Legendary.]

Adamle was a great decision to be the new Raw GM. The whole idea was set up nicely. I especially love JBL saying he's gonna suck up to the new GM and him insulting Adamle simultaneously. Great writing.

I don't know if any of you know this but Freddie Prinze Jr. knows what he's talking about. I was on Fan Nation's live chat thingy during NoC. He spoke like he's been in the business for years. I'm happy for him. I think people just get the impression it's gonna be another David Arquette.

[Factor White]

ok tbh, I dont know If I liked the decision or not. Mike Adamle as GM, we'll have to wait and see what he does with raw. I always wanted to see a Cena vs Batista match but I wanted it to be a title mathc. I think we'll have to wait until either Batista or Cena wins the title and face each other in a title match. But that leaves Kane and JBL, I think it'll be Kane vs Punk at SS.

[Legendary.]

Congrats to Steph and Paul...I'm happy he didn't have babies with Chyna...lord how that would have looked. (Reason I said Paul is because Triple H the gimmick didn't have the kid=P)

Summerslam's WHC main event will probably be a Triple Threat. It'd be an easy way to finally get Punk a clean win as champion over a main eventer and it'd be an easy way to keep JBL bitchin' about how Punk hasn't won a one on one match fairly. I know people are gonna say that Punk looks like a weak champion but I think WWE is doing a fine job *if* they plan on turning him heel which RAW really really lacks right now. A dominant heel. In which they should be building Cody and Ted quickly and transition Y2J into a feud with Cena again.

[Factor White]

Congratulations to Steph and Trips. Well yeah you're right Legendary, I also now think that there will be a Triple Threat, Punk vs Badshaw vs Kane. And lemme guess, the winner of the Cena vs Batista will be facing Punk(I know he'll win) at Unforgiven

[Legendary.]

I can't wait to see the way they try build Adamle into a GM position.


I really wanted Bischoff or Heyman to come back.

[GoldPhoenixRanger]

I was thinking Bishoff too, personally. However, this Adamle descision could be a good one. It all depends on what they do.

Here is what the fans think accoprding to the current poll on WWE.com:
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What do you think of Mike Adamle being named as the new General Manager on Raw?

1) Adamle is a great choice. He already has Cena facing Batista at SummerSlam! 15.18%

2) Mike Adamle?! Are you serious?! 64.75%

3) Anything to keep him away from the announce table during ECW on Sci Fi! 20.05%
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BTW, idk if anyone has checked it out yet, but here is the line up for Saturday Night's Main Event so far:

1) Cena, Batista, & Cryme Tyme vs. JBL, Kane, & Priceless
2) Edge vs. Jeff Hardy

Plus, Jenny McCarthy steps in the ring to fight Autism!

-GPR

[Zeo Power]

BTW, idk if anyone has checked it out yet, but here is the line up for Saturday Night's Main Event so far:

1) Cena, Batista, & Cryme Tyme vs. JBL, Kane, & Priceless
2) Edge vs. Jeff Hardy

Plus, Jenny McCarthy steps in the ring to fight Autism!

-GPR

Hmm. Wonder who's gonna win that match?

[Legendary.]

Wait there's only two matches for SNME.

[SHR]

Wait there's only two matches for SNME.

I believe theirs 3. jenney gets in teh ring to fight autism.

Lol Like ECW ending with Hardy Chants.

Also Colin Delaney is like really pale.

[blueprodigy]

Yeah, I'm thinking they'll have Alicia Fox or one of their developmental girls come out wearing a mask announced as "Autism" and get pwned by McCartney

[GoldPhoenixRanger]

Ok, first off, for SNME, those are the only two matches that have been announced SO FAR. I'm sure there will be more that we just don't know about yet.

In addition, in reference to that artice about HBK above, they are still advertising him for house shows. I live in NY and during RAW last night they were advertising a house show at Madison Square Garden about halfway through August, featuring HBK vs. Y2J in a Steel Cage match. So, I guess they decided they'd rather have HBK for an interview then lose him in house shows for multiple weeks.

Finally, it's time for...........................................
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Tuesday Night – July 29th, 2008 – Hershey, PA

Show Opening:
[The show opens with footage of last weeks Fatal 4-Way match]

Tazz introduces his new broadcast partner, Todd Grisham, since his old one, Mike Adamle, is now the GM of RAW.

Matt Hardy comes to the ring to start the show. He says that a little over a month ago, when he was drafted to ECW, he was psyched. He says that he had always been a fan of ECW because of their death defying matches. He says that he knew it was a perfect fit. He says he knew he would have opportunities and now he has the biggest one of them all, a chance to face mark Henry for the title at SummerSlam.

[Mark Henry’s Music Hits]

Tony Atlas comes out with Mark Henry and tells Hardy to take it easy. He says he knows he is a little intimidated by the World’s Strongest Champion, but he knows that Mark Henry was drafted, just like hardy was. He says that since Henry was drafted, he beat Kane and Big Show for the ECW Title. He says that since Hardy was drafted, he lost the US Title. He says that they didn’t come out there for that, he says they are here to give the audience a demonstration, but since hardy is here, they will do the demonstration. Tony asks for a steel bar which he is given. He says it is tough steel and to imagine that the steel is Hardy. Henry bends the metal in half and Tony says that that is what he is up against at SummerSlam, but the difference is that instead of just bend, Hardy will break.

Hardy says that there is a difference to what Tony said. He says that at SummerSlam, they aren’t have a bar bending contest, they are having a wrestling match. He says that objects like a metal bar or frying pan, is that people fight back…He fights back. He says that Henry is probably strong enough to break every bone in his body, but eh can never break his spirit.

[We see footage of Ricky “Atlas” Ortiz on his way to the ring for his match]

- Commercial Break #1 -

Match #1: Chavo Guerrero vs. Ricky Ortiz:
Chavo is accompanied to the ring by Bam Neely. They lock up and Chavo applies an armbar. Ortiz comes back with a flip leaving Chavo on the mat. Chavo gets back up and applies a side headlock. Chavo goes off the ropes but is caught by Ortiz. He lifts Chavo over his head and drops him on his face. Chavo whips Ortiz to the corner but he reverses with an elbow. He goes off the second rope with a flying shoulder block and scores a near fall. Chavo kicks Ortiz down and then hits an uppercut. He scores a near fall and then applies a chin lock. Ortiz manages to break free for a minute before Chavo reapplies the headlock. Ortiz comes back and slams Chavo into the corner and then levels him with some right hands. Chavo goes off the ropes and Ortiz hits him with a dropkick. Chavo comes back with a drop toe hold. Bam tries to get involved but the ref sees him and disqualifies Chavo.

Bam then assaults Ricky in the ring. He then holds him down by the legs as Chavo goes to the top rope. He hits a big Frog Splash on the helpless Ortiz. Suddenly, Evan Bourne comes running down the ramp. He climbs to the apron, bounces off the top rope, and dropkicks Chavo in the face. Bam Neely runs into the ring but Evan gets away and back up the ramp and out of harms away.

Backstage:
Henry and Atlas are talking in the back when Colin walks in. He says he was wondering why they left him during his match with Tommy Dreamer last week. Atlas says he was giving Colin the chance to impress them. Henry says Colin disappointed him last week when he lost to Dreamer and Colin asks for another chance. Atlas considers it and then says that since Henry has a match against Matt Hardy at SummerSlam, maybe Colin could face him in a match tonight to soften him up. Colin seems hesitant but Atlas says that he and Henry will be in his corner. Colin agrees after hearing this and Henry says to “go get ‘em”.

- Commercial Break #2 -

Match #2: Miz & Morrison vs. Finlay & Hornswoggle:
Finlay and Miz start the match. They lock ip and Miz is pushed to the corner. The ref breaks them up and Miz runs at him. Finlay bens his head back and elbows him in the jaw. Finlay then applies a double shoulder claw. Finlay then goes off the rope, hit sa shoulder block, and scores a near fall. He then applies a headlock to the Miz who manages to break free. He tags in Morrison who goes on the offensive. He applies a headlock and drags Finlay around the ring in that position. Finlay is distraced by Miz as Morrison comes up behind him. Hornswoggle comes in and gets on all fours behind Morrison. Finlay pushes him backward and he falls to the mat. Miz runs on and Finlay uses Horny as a battering ram into Miz’s gut. With both men on the mat, Finlay and Hornswoggle each land on one and throws some shots.

- Commercial Break #3 -

Finlay has a headlock on Morrison when we return. Finlay slams him and scores a near fall. Finlay comes back with a body slam and then drops an elbow. He applies a headlock. Morrison flips Finlay over his shoulder and goes for an elbow but missed. Finlay applies a half Boston crab but Morrison grabs the rope, despite Horny trying to kick his hand away. Morrison takes control and stomps Finlay in the corner until he hits a backslide and scores a near fall. Finlay comes back and slams Morrison into the turnbuckle. He then hits a hard shot to the chest and tosses Morrison to the mat. Finlay is thrown into the corner until he reverses. Miz distracts him and Finlay climbs to the apron. Morrison then shoves Finlay face first into the ring post. Morrison throws him back in and tags Miz. Morrison slams Finlay’s arm into the top rope as he leaves. Finlay is taken to the mat and Miz uses a submission. Finlay grabs the rope and Miz tags Morrison. Morrison goes over the ropes but Finlay moves. He then cheap shots Miz off the apron and assaults Morrison in the corner with some shoulder blocks. He then picks Morrison up and slams him with a rolling slam. Finlay goes to the top but Horny tags himself in. he tries a Hurricarana but Morrison catches him and slams him face first into the mat. He then pins Horny for the win.

Miz and Morrison head up the ramp when Mike Knox comes out of the crown and attacks Finlay in the ring. He hits a big boot and then goes to Horny. Finlay manages to get his shillelagh, but Knox sees him. He boots him in the face again and this time Finlay stays down. Knox has a sadistic look in his eyes as he stands over Finlay’s broken body.

- Commercial Break #4 -

[When we return, we see footage of the end of the last match]

Mike is in the back and Lena catches up to him. She asks him if he can explain his actions. He says that Finlay likes to dance around with leprechauns, and the way he sees it, that makes him soft. He says that here in ECW, soft doesn’t cut it, and he just took his shot.

[Todd introduces and we then see a promo for Generation Rescue and SNME]

We see Matt Hardy stretching in the back. Braden Walker comes up and says he wanted to wish Hardy luck in his “big match” tonight. Matt jokingly says that he heard that Colin is a real killer. Braden sarcastically replies by asking what Colin is, like 6’6 and 330 lbs.? Braden says he has Hardy’s back tonight and Hardy thanks him. As Braden goes to leave, Hardy asks his name, and Braden apologizes and introduces himself. Hardy shakes his hand and says he’ll see him around.

- Commercial Break #5 -

[When we return, we see the WWE Slam of the Week. It is footage of the Dreamer/Delaney match from last week]

Match #3: Matt Hardy vs. Colin Delaney:
Hardy comes out first. Colin comes out next with Henry and Atlas, who stay on the ramp. They lock up and Hardy takes Delaney down with a shoulder block. Delaney grabs a leg but Hardy kicks him off. Hardy hits a clothesline after catching Delaney’s leg. Hardy hits a suplex and scores a near fall. Delaney is whipped across the ring and into two corners hard. Hardy picks him up and hits a body slam. Delaney kicks Hardy in the face as he runes toward him and then hits a missile dropkick and scores a near fall. Hardy comes back with a back suplex and a hard right hand. Hardy goes to the second rope and hits a diving elbow to the back of the neck. He then hits the side effect. He taunts Henry for a minute and then hits the Twist of Fate on Delaney and picks up the win.

Henry and Atlas then make their way to the ring and climb in. Hardy puts his dukes up but Henry goes to Delaney instead. He picks Delaney up over his head and throws him from the ring like a rag doll. He and Hardy then stare each other down for a minute before Henry heads up the ramp. As he leaves, he turns around and says that Hardy will get his.

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[SHR]

according to snme spoilers their are only two.

[GoldPhoenixRanger]

Wow, thats kind of lame. But I guess they wanted the time for Jenny McCarthy and Generation Rescue.

-GPR

[Legendary.]

It's only an hour long right?

Effin ECW can produce 5 quality matches on a good night and all SNME can do is give us something we've already seen? Bullshit. WWE should capitalize on this main stream opportunity by giving some of their other talent a chance to shine especially on a major network.

[Hear All]

I stopped watching wrestling and I was flicking channels and I saw that the WWE brought Michael Cole back!!! He was always my favourite announcer

[Green_With_Evil]

I'm just glad they brought Undertaker back. I thought that his contract was up again, and he didn't renew; originally, back when he was the American Badass, the Buried Alive match against McMahon was supposed to be his last... but McMahon offered him one hell of a check. I thought the "I quit" angle for the match against Edge was just him saying he was done. I'm glad I was wrong.

[PieMan3]

Mike Adamle as RAW GM = MAJOR WIN

I love Adamle, he's my favorite announcer. He's already an awesome GM. LMAO when he said "Come on John" and then patted Cena's back and Cena's like "Wtf?!"

JAIMACAN ME CRAZY!

[Zeo Power]

Tomko is leaving? *sigh* He's so good in the ring. It's a shame he wasn't willing to more stuff they wanted him to do. Wonder if he'll make a WWE return later on?

Black Reign didn't do much for me. I perfered him as Goldust in WWE, but even then I could only stand him to a certain degree.

James Mitchell and Rellik... meh.

[SHR]

on wwe, they mention zedd and rita.

http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07212008/articles/lockinglips/

[Legendary.]

Old news, but eh it's always sexy to look at again and again.

[Legendary.]

Sabu...What a waste.

[Joker]

Raw was so...disappointing. So damn disappointing. Not touching the subject of Raw's GM choice. It sucked. They know it sucked. I'm going to start watching TNA more often, tonight looked like a good show I'm mad I didn't get a chance to watch it without being bothered. The chick who accompanied Petey Williams to the ring was BEAUTIFUL! Ah man that's one of the many reasons I'll be checking out TNA.

[SHR]

Raw was so...disappointing. So damn disappointing. Not touching the subject of Raw's GM choice. It sucked. They know it sucked. I'm going to start watching TNA more often, tonight looked like a good show I'm mad I didn't get a chance to watch it without being bothered. The chick who accompanied Petey Williams to the ring was BEAUTIFUL! Ah man that's one of the many reasons I'll be checking out TNA.

What about SD? Takers comming back and SD got the big stars o the WWE.

[Legendary.]

I actually thought Raw was decent.

[Zeo Power]

The chick who accompanied Petey Williams to the ring was BEAUTIFUL! Ah man that's one of the many reasons I'll be checking out TNA.

Rhaka Khan is simply beautiful. I keep telling everyone TNA has the best looking women wrestlers.

[Ao Ultimate]

As long as TNA knows how to use their women's wrestlers unlike WWE, I'll be happy.

[Joker]

What about SD? Takers comming back and SD got the big stars o the WWE.

Dude...they have Jericho, HBK, Mysterio, Orton, JBL, Cena, Batista, Kane and CM Punk. Raw will be more than ok when it comes to star power.

The thing is they're not using it correctly...how many times are we going to see Cena team up with Cryme Tyme? That's getting old fast.

Punk...damn they could go everywhere with Punk but they're not.

[Factor White]

Punk is really talented, I agree with Joker, they're not using him correctly.

[Legendary.]

The whole interweb is up in arms about Mr.Punk's title reign. I think he looks weak but all that will go away if he wins his match at Summerslam. And I mean win!

[Joker]

Yea. I'm disappointed they haven' put him over but I understand to a certain extent, they're still trying him out.

[Green_With_Evil]

As long as TNA knows how to use their women's wrestlers unlike WWE, I'll be happy.

The first thing WWE has to do, at least with Smackdown, is get some decent female wrestlers. I watched that match between Victoria and Maria-Marie-whatever the hell her name is, and it was horrible. That Maria chick needs to be either trained or tossed.

[Legendary.]

Yea. I'm disappointed they haven' put him over but I understand to a certain extent, they're still trying him out.

True but the Raw rating with him as champ has been decently better than pre-draft HHH Raw ratings which is a sign of something good.

After this HBK angle I really hope Punk and Jericho can get into a nice feud. I mean wow. Jericho is really the top act heel on Raw. He should be given a well deserved title run. I wouldn't mind if Jericho was a transition champion either, albeit I don't think they would do that to a man like Y2J.

Kofi Kingston is the man. I was just thinking about him while playing SVR 08. I am really stoked about SVR 09 and the possibilities of playing with all this amazing talent such as Kingston.

Speaking of 09. There was some new things up on IGN with it. Looks amazing. I think this might be the ideal game, the BGM for the Mode Selection are superstar themes...how awesome!!! =D I cannot wait to pick up the PS2, Wii, and hopefully by that time I'll have one, the PS3 version.

[GoldPhoenixRanger]

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(Sorry, I didn't have time to think of a catchy rhyming name for this one)

Saturday Night – August 2nd, 2008 – Washington DC

Show Opening:
CM Punk is at ringside with JR and King. JBL comes out first followed by Cryme Tyme. Priceless makes their entrance next and then Cena. Kane then makes his entrance to hellfire and brimstone and finally Batista.

Match #1: Cryme Tyme Cenation & Batista vs. JBL, Kane & Priceless:
Batista and Kane start the match. Batista throws some rights but Kane comes back with a boot to the face. Kane then punches Batista to the corner and whips him across the ring. Batista reverses and sends Kane to the other corner. He then hits some shoulder blocks and then a snap mare and a kick to the face. Batista scores a near fall. Kane tags in Rhodes who tries to take Batista down but is thrown to the corner. JTG gets the tag and is whipped off the ropes. He comes back with a right hand and a shoulder in the corner. Shad gets the tag after a double team and lifts Rhodes over his head and dropping him with a military press. He scores a near fall. He picks Rhodes up again and drops him face first onto a turnbuckle. Kane gets the tag and takes Shad down with a high impact clothesline and then a kick to the back.

- Commercial Break #1 -

JBL stomps down Shad and throws him from the ring when we return. Kane attacks Shad on the outside as Batista and JTG try to get involved but are stopped by the referee. JBL throws Shad back in the ring and scores a near fall. DiBiase gets the tag and kicks Shad while JBL holds him. He then flips Shad to the mat and hits a big clothesline. He scores a near fall. He then applies a chin lock to Shad. Shad fights back to his feet but DiBiase drags Shad to his corner and kicks him. Kane hits a cheap shot as DiBiase distracts the referee. Rhodes gets the tag and hits some right hands and slams Shad face first into the turnbuckle. Shad reveres with a kick to the face as Rhodes runs at him. Rhodes hits a dropkick and uses a leg lock to hold Shad as he tags JBL. He hits some elbows on Shad and follows with a near fall. JBL tags in Kane after a cheap shot and Kane dropkick Shad in the face. He scores a near fall. Kane applies a body scissors submission to Shad. DiBiase gets the tag and goes for a suplex but Shad reverses with a suplex of his own. Cena and JBL both get the tag as Cena hits some shoulders and a slam to the mat. He then nails JBL with the 5-Knuckle Shuffle and goes for an FU but Kane stops him. Batista comes in and spears Kane, then clears the ring of JBL and Kane sending himself over as well. Cena tags in JTG who takes down DiBiase and goes for the three count. The referee tells him that DiBiase isn’t the legal man and so he can’t be pinned. As this is happening, JBL takes Cena outside the ring and slams him into the steel steps. He climbs back in the ring as JTG is getting off of DiBiase. JBL nails JTG with the Clothesline from Hell as he turns around and picks up the win.

[We see the Great Khali on his way to the ring for one on one action, next!]
[Jeff Foxworthy’s Generation Rescue Promo is shown]

- Commercial Break #2 -

[Another Generation Rescue promo is shown]

Khali comes to the ring and as he does, we see a promo of the destruction Khali has caused in the past.

Match #2: The Great Khali vs. Jimmy Wang Yang:
Yang kicks Khali a few times and then goes off the ropes. Khali hits a hard clothesline and takes him down. He then picks Yang up and body slams him. Khali then throws Yang to the corner and hits some rights. Yang kicks Khali away and then goes off the second rope but Khali effectively swats him away. Khali picks him up, hits the Khali Bomb, and picks up the win.

[We see some shots of the many celebrities supporting Jenny McCarthy and Generation rescue. We then see Ben Stiller’s GR promo]

- Commercial Break #3 –

Jenny McCarthy makes her way to the stage when we return. She says she is excited to be here at SNME. She says that for the past 2 weeks the WWE has done an amazing job of raising Autism awareness and specifically support for a program that is very near and dear to her heart, Generation Rescue. She says that Autism is the fastest growing illness in the country with over a million Americans affected, including her son. She says that together, the tag team of WWE and Generation Rescue can help. She then asks for donations via phone or online and thanks the entire WWE Universe for their support.

[We then see a promo showing Edge and Vickie’s tenuous relationship as of late, as well as the announcement of Taker’s return]

- Commercial Break #4 -

[When we return, JR and King recap the Summer Slam Line-up]

Match #3: Edge vs. Jeff Hardy:
They lock up and Edge pushes Hardy to the corner. Hardy reverses and dodges a kick from Edge. Hardy mock applauds Edge as the audience chants for Hardy. They lock up again and Edge applies an armbar. Hardy reverses and attacks Edge’s arm. Edge comes back with some right hands as Hardy falls into the corner. Hardy comes back with an arm drag takedown and then a side armbar. Edge fights to his feet and hardy slides to the outside. Edge follows but Hardy climbs back in the ring and hits a baseball slide. He then throws himself over the ropes and onto Edge. Hardy goes back out and tries to jump off the steel steps at Edge but he moves and Hardy goes flying leg first into the fan barricade. He holds his knee in pain as the referee checks on him.

- Commercial Break #5 -

Edge hits a hard right on Hardy who is on the mat when we return. Edge then applies a leg bar and scores a near fall. He continues to torque the knee but Hardy finally manages to reach the rope. Hardy fights up and manages to hit a spinning kick to the face of Edge. He then drops to the mat holding his leg. Hardy tries a mule kick but Edge avoids the contact. Edge drags Hardy to the corner and slams his leg into the ring post. Edge throws some rights after Hardy manages to get back to his feet. Hardy manages to drop Edge on the back of his head. Both men get up and Hardy lifts Edge to the top rope. Hardy tries to go to the top but can’t make it. Edge is hung upside down on the ropes so hardy dropkicks him in the face. After a moment’s hesitation, he scores a near fall. Hardy goes for a Twist of fate but Edge reverses with in Impaler DDT. Edge goes to the other corner and goes for a spear but Hardy sidesteps him. Edge goes off the top but misses. Instead Hardy goes to the corner, hits the Whisper in the Wind, and scores a near fall. Hardy hits a sit down powerbomb and then goes to the top. He drops to his feet as Edge gets up. Edge goes for a spear but Hardy dodges and Edge spears himself right out of the ring. Hardy lands on his bad leg and collapses. MVP counts Edge on the far side on the ring when MVP jumps out of the crowd. He kicks Hardy in the head while the referees back is turned and then jumps back into the crowd. Edge manages to climb back in the ring as Hardy pulls himself to his feet. He turns around and is speared by Edge, who then picks up the win.

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Additional News:

1) A commercial during SNME advertised that Cena and Batista will challenge for the World Tag Titles Monday night on RAW.

2) To comment on the bove SD v. Raw comments above, this is going to be a great game. With new tag team features, create a finisher abillities, and the Inferno match, I can't wait. If you'd like a preview, on WWE.com, there is footage of Mr. Kennedy (Ke-nah-dy!!!!) playing an inferno match in the game at Comic-Con in San Fransisco.

-GPR

[TheRoyalKnight]

on smackdown that Mick Foley Edge thing was great

[Ao Ultimate]

Yeah I gotta give Smackdown it's props, the Mick Foley-Edge thing was good.

[TheRoyalKnight]

Edge back in the day never seemed crazy and Hardcore but w/e i hope to see the "OLD"Edge againest Taker and when is Orton going to return

[Zeo Power]

The first thing WWE has to do, at least with Smackdown, is get some decent female wrestlers. I watched that match between Victoria and Maria-Marie-whatever the hell her name is, and it was horrible. That Maria chick needs to be either trained or tossed.

I have been saying that since she first came on! I can't stand Maria at all. I use to talk trash about her, Kelly Kelly and Torrie Wilson not being able to wrestle. They finally released Torrie due to an injury (thank God). Kelly Kelly has really improved from how she was when she first came on scene. But, Maria has not improved one bit. Any WWE Diva could pin her in mer seconds, but they seem to want to play down all everyone she's up against so she will win. Please. Like Maria could EVER take down Victoria... or anyone for that matter.

Maria is still around only because of all the hype they are getting from her being in Playboy. :mad:

[Joker]

Speaking of Divas...I'm going to be one pissed off WWE fan if they leave Victoria out of this Raw vs SD game :|

[DaiRed]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/98/Hard_Justice_%282008%29.jpg/548px-Hard_Justice_%282008%29.jpg

SIX SIDES OF STEEL WEAPONS MATCH FOR THE TNA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Booker T vs. Samoa Joe

LAST MAN STANDING MATCH
AJ Styles vs. Kurt Angle

TNA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Beer Money vs. The Latin American Exchange

JERSEY STREET FIGHT
Christian Cage and Rhino vs. Team 3D

TNA X DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
Consequences Creed vs Petey Williams

BLACK TIE BRAWL N' CHAIN MATCH
Jay Lethal vs. Sonjay Dutt

[Legendary.]

Only two of those matches aren't gimmick matches...wow way to go TNA! This is why TNA is just gonna drive themselves even further into the ground. Stupid gimmick matches load up most of their cards. The even have a PPV devoted to cage matches? Wow!

To be honest I forgot TNA was still on. =/ WWE recently has been better than TNA...even ECW, kudos.

[Joker]

Got to agree with you there...I think it's a bold attempt to make their ppvs 'stand out'. I myself have never watched one, I think they should kind of stay away from the gimmick matches as a whole if they don't develop any solid storylines or gain viewers. If they see it's not working than abandon it.

[Legendary.]

TNA is far from WWE whereas the WWE can fail and still stay afloat whereas TNA is either sink or swim.

They have enough pure talent to be great in ring with any gimmicks...which reminds me about they're gimmick talent...=/

[Green_With_Evil]

Man... I hope Lesnar comes back. He was one of those guys I loved to hate, a real beast. We need some monsters with personality in the ring; The Great Kahli is a hell of a monster, but he has no personality. Same with this Koslov guy. But Lesnar... one hell of a monster who's performance sold really well.

[Legendary.]

I like the slow build of Kozlov. Makes for some interesting matches along the lines, someone I can see Jeff feuding with until he gets pushed into the Main Event.

[Legendary.]

Trevor Murdoch won't fit in TNA's mid-card roster ever.

[BRIDGEtte]

Man... I hope Lesnar comes back. He was one of those guys I loved to hate, a real beast. We need some monsters with personality in the ring; The Great Kahli is a hell of a monster, but he has no personality. Same with this Koslov guy. But Lesnar... one hell of a monster who's performance sold really well.

Now, I couldn't agree more with what you said. Kahli is bad, not to mention Mark Henry. But Lesnar is different. The excitement has never been the same since he left.

[Ao Ultimate]

Why did WWE hire Freddy Prince, Jr. to the creative team?

[BRIDGEtte]

Freddie Prince Jr? Really?

[SHR]

I wish steve austin would stun Mike Adamle.

3 championship matches. w00t!

and team priceless vs cena and batista

[SHR]

Whats with Jerichos new tights?

[BRIDGEtte]

lol I don't why he even wears it

[Ao Ultimate]

I just ordered the SummerSlam Anthology...RAW seems to be going well so far.

[SHR]

Adamle is gonna see if kane will open the bag, if not adamle will take it. I bet he'll get chokeslammed

[SHR]

New Tag champs! w00t! I wonder how long that partnership will last? Although Im sad to see Team priceless goldless.

[Legendary.]

Raw was stupid and good at the same time. The good aspects to me, surprisingly came from Adamle. I'm actually liking his current role and approach to the GM position.

The stupid part game from having Rhodes and DiBiase drop the straps to Cena and Tista. Honestly a stupid move. There could've been so many endings that would've worked a lot better than that piece of crap!

[TheRoyalKnight]

like cena turning heel

[SHR]

Hey legendary is your avatar the rated R pillow?

[GoldPhoenixRanger]

Well, it's Monday Night which must mean it's time for...................

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Monday Night – August 4th, 2008 – University of Tennessee

Show Opening:
Adamle comes out and says that he has some things to say before the show tonight. He compares himself to Ronald Regan and says that like Regan, he went from mediocre to power. He says that he believes in America and that anyone can do what they set their mind to. He emphasizes that he believes that anything is possible. He then asks the crowd if they would like to see title matches tonight. He asks if they would like to see one or two title matches to which they cheer, louder for two title matches. He then says that we have three title matches tonight. He announces that the first is DiBiase and Rhodes defending their tag titles against John Cena and Batista.

JBL walks out with a big grin on his face to massive heat. He tells everyone that he agrees with Adamle about looks being deceiving. He says that people thought he was a beer swelling Texan, but now they know he is a self made millionaire and NYC’s favorite son. He also shows us the cover of Fortune magazine which has a cover article about JBL’s wife Meredith Whitley (though JBL claims its about him). He compliments Adamle and the blockbuster he made one blockbuster SummerSlam match last week, and he should keep it going. He then says that it should be him against Punk for the title. Jericho appears and says that JBL doesn’t deserve a title shot, he himself does. Jericho argues that he destroyed HBK ay the Great American Bash whereas JBL points out that Jericho beat up a one eyed man. He says that his match against Cena was a worse battle and so he should get the title shot. They argue for a few minutes until Adamle interrupts. He says that he has an idea. He says the easy way out of this would be a triple threat match, but he’s never been one to do things the easy way. He says he has an idea for something that’s never been done before. He announces that tonight, JBL and Jericho will team up in a handicapped match against Punk and whichever one of them pins him or makes him tap out will get a title shot. Adamle begins to leave but then stops himself. He says that if Punk wins the match, then neither of them gets a title shot.

- Commercial Break #1 -

Match #1: IC Title – Kofi Kingston vs. Paul Birchill:
Birchill takes Kofi down and steps on his arm. Kofi fights up but is taken back down. Kofi comes back, flips Birchill to the mat and scores a near fall. Paul gets up and slams Kofi back to the mat. Kofi rolls under a running Birchill, then over him, and then kicks him into the corner. Kofi punches Birchill in the corner and then scores a near fall. Katie distracts Kofi on the apron and he is taken down. Birchill hits a neck breaker and scores a near fall. Birchill hits some elbows in the corner. Kofi counters with a unique roll up and scores a near fall. Birchill comes back with a chin lock. Until Kofi gets up and hits an arm drag. He goes to the corner where he kicks Birchill in the head. He hits a dropkick and then a flying cross body off the ropes and scores a near fall. Kofi hits his patented leg drop followed by the Trouble in Paradise to pick up the win.

Birchill slides from the ring and pulls Kofi out while he is distracted by Katie. Kofi follows him up the ramp and they leave. As they do, Mickie James music hits and she comes down to the ring for the Women’s title match against Katie Lea, next!

- Commercial Break #2 -

Match #2: Women’s Title – Mickie James vs. Katie Lea Birchill:
Mickie has control when we return. She flips Katie to the mat and then hits a dropkick. Katie slides from the ring and Mickie throws herself onto Katie from the apron. They climb into the ring and Mickie attacks Katie in the corner. She hits some shoulder blocks and is pulled back by the ref. She takes Mickie down hard and scores a near fall. She attacks Mickie in the corner and then throws her to the canvas. Katie applies a bow and arrow submission maneuver. Mickie reverses into a cover and scores a near fall. Mickie is places on the top and she counters with a head scissors. She blocks some shots from Katie and hits a hard elbow and then a big neck breaker. She scores a near fall. Katie comes back with a suplex and scores a near fall. She kicks Mickie a few times but she kicks Katie back, hits the big DDT, and picks up the win.

After the match, Beth Phoenix attacks Mickie from behind and assaults her. She drags her from the ring and slams her back into the apron. She drags Mickie into the ring where the champ begins to fight back. Beth counters a Hurricarana and slams Mickie face first into the mat hard. We see Santino watching Beth with a smile and a polite clap from the stage. She grabs his rear end as he poses and he hesitantly does the same when she poses. She mischievously glares at him as she leaves.

[We see Cena talking to Cryme Tyme in the back and Cole says we will hear from him next!]

- Commercial Break #3 -

Mike Adamle is talking to Stephanie McMahon on the phone in his office. He says that he wants to thank them for the opportunity to be GM and also congratulates her on the baby. Santino and Beth Phoenix walk in. Santino welcomes the new GM Mike Adamle (Ad-E-mal-ay) and says that they would both like to be in title matches at SummerSlam. Adamle informs them that there is only room for one more title match at SummerSlam so they will have to decide which it will be. Santino and Beth argue for a minute over which it will be. Adamle then says that he has an idea for another Adamle Original. He says that at SummerSlam, Santino and Beth will team up against Kofi Kingston and Mickie James in a winner takes all tag team match for both titles. Santino and Beth both like the idea and Santino says that he told Beth he would like Adamle. He shakes Adamle’s hand and says he is glad to have another Italian on the show.

[We see a promo for John Cena]

Grisham interviews Batista in the back. He says that he likes the idea of competing for the tag titles but he’s not crazy about his partner. He says that if Adamle wants him and Cena for the first time ever at SummerSlam, then so be it. He says he’s rather be competing for the title, but if beating Cena will get him closer to the title, then that’s what he will do. He then says that the same advice Batista gave Cena last week applies tonight….stay out of his way.

- Commercial Break #4 -

[Layla is in the ring dancing when we return. We see footage of Jaime Noble and Layla from earlier today where Layla insults him and tells him that he always runs his mouth and then gets his ass kicked. She then says she doesn’t associate with losers and leaves]

William Regal interrupts Layla and says that he would like to remind us who he is. He says he is our King and he won that title in the 2008 King of the Ring tournament… Regal is cut off by Jamie Noble who runs down to the ring and attacks Regal. They brawl for a few minutes until some referees break them up.

- Commercial Break #5 -

[When we return, we see the WWE Rewind. It is footage of the big tag match from SNME]

Match #3: JBL & Chris Jericho vs. CM Punk:
Adamle appears on the screen and says he forgot something. He says that there is a 10 minutes time limit and if no one wins in 10 minutes, then it will be a triple threat at SummerSlam. JBL and Jericho argue for a minutes until Punk attacks them both. They come back and begin double teaming them. Punk dumps Jericho from the ring and goes off the ropes. JBL catches him, hits a fall away slam, and scores a near fall. He throws Punk into the corner and pummels him until the ref breaks them up. JBL hits a swinging neck breaker and scores another near fall. JBL tries to keep Jericho outside the ring, but Jericho throws JBL into the steel steps. He gets in and takes Punk down. He scores a near fall and then applies a headlock as the fans chant for Punk. He fights out but is sent over Jericho’s knee. Jericho goes off the second rope, nails Punk with a right hand, and scores a near fall. Jericho goes to the top again but Punk stops him this time. He climbs to the top and tries a superplex but Jericho pushes him off. Jericho hits a flying elbow and scores a near fall. Jericho then applies an abdominal stretch as we reach the 5 minute mark. Punk counters and takes Jericho to the mat. JBL comes back in the ring, clotheslines Punk, and scores a near fall as Jericho pulls him off. Jericho goes for a fall but JBL pulls him off and the two implode and attack each other. JBL sends Punk flying into the announce table and then back into the ring. Jericho hits a lionsault while JBL’s back is turned and scores a near fall. JBL pulls Jericho off and they fight again. Punk takes JBL down and then dodges Jericho who crashes into the corner. Punk comes back with some kicks and takes JBL down. He hits the GTS on JBL but Jericho breaks it up. Punk takes Jericho down and scores a near fall. Jericho whips Punk off the ropes and then goes for the Walls of Jericho but Punk counters. He uses Jericho as a battering ram to his the approaching JBL and then rolls Jericho up for a near fall. Jericho then reapplies the Walls of Jericho on Punk in the middle of the ring. The clock ticks to 30 seconds as it looks like Jericho has the match. JBL comes into the ring and kicks Jericho in the back of the head. Jericho rolls from the ring as JBL staggers. He clearly doesn’t know where he’s at or what the clock is at. Suddenly, Jericho reaches up from outside the ring and snaps JBL’s neck across the top rope. JBL falls backward right onto the downed Punk. He has enough sense to hook a leg and pick up the win with one second remaining on the clock.

[We see footage of HBK in his home in San Antonio getting prepped for his interview]

- Commercial Break #6 -

[When we return, we see footage of what Jericho did to HBK at the Great American Bash]

Cole asks HBK how he is. He says he’s been better and there has been severe damage done to his eye, which they are monitoring regularly. He says that before Jericho starts patting himself on the back, he should know that what he is going through now is a culmination of tons of injuries from the past that caught up with him, including bruised ribs, his old back injury, knee surgeries, etc.. He says that he has a re-evaluation with his doctors about his eye on the August the 15th, which is the Friday before SummerSlam. He says that he plans on coming to SummerSlam to report on his condition live. He says that for the first time he is going to listen to the doctors. He says that if they say he can compete, even on a limited scale, then that it what he will do. He also says that if they say that there could be further injury to his sight and that he can’t wrestle, then he will take that route as well. He says that he has loves performing for the WWE Universe all these years but there is one thing more important then his career and that’s his family. He says that if the doctors tell him to pack it in, then that is what he is prepared to do.

- Commercial Break #7 -

Matt Striker is in the ring. He reminds us that he is our teacher. He says he has to take a second to thank GM Adamle for finally letting him compete as a member of the RAW roster. He also thinks it’s appropriate that this occurs at a major university (though he uses the term loosely). He says he is sure that Adamle has chosen competition that is respectable……..

[He is cut off by Kane’s Hellfire]

Match #4: Matt Striker vs. Kane:
Striker goes for a kick but Kane throws him to the mat. He picks Striker up by the throat and slams him. He then hits a big boot and throws Striker to the corner. He hits a sidewalk slam and then goes to the top rope. Kane nails the flying clothesline taking Striker down and then sets him up for the finisher. Kane choke slams Striker hard and picks up the win.

Kane picks up his birlap sack and then walks to ringside and gets a microphone. He then climbs back in the ring. He says he’s been in a bad place lately but he’s better now. He says he’s not alive, he’s dead. He stares at the birlap sack as his music plays.

- Commercial Break #8 -

[The SmackDown Rebound is shown when we return. It is footage of what Edge did to Mick Foley last Friday night]

Cole and King then Recap the SummerSlam Line-Up
1) Edge vs. Undertaker – Hell in a Cell
2) Triple H vs. Great Khali – WWE Title
3) CM Punk vs. JBL – World Heavyweight Title
4) John Cena vs. Batista
5) Santino & Beth Phoenix vs. Kofi Kingston & Mickie James – IC & Women’s Titles

[We then see a Batista promo]

Todd Grisham asks Cena how he’s feeling. He says that after a promo like that, you get a perspective on not only how Batista earned the respect he has, but why he is the Animal. He says that several times over his career, he knew he and Batista would face, and that day is finally here at SummerSlam. He says he wishes that Adamle would just let them prepare for SS, but he wants to be cute with his little Adamle Original. He says that now, he has to walk into battle on a team with the man he faces at SS. He then says that Adamle, he, and everyone else know that one of two things is going to happen tonight. Either A) They win the tag titles, or B) They lose and tear each other to pieces. He says that he hopes they win, but he will be prepared for anything.

- Commercial Break #9 -

Adamle is in his office when Kelly Kelly comes in. They shake hands and she congratulates him for the great job he’s doing. She says that the two title matches and one to come are great and then Kane with that sack. Adalme says he has an idea for another Adamle Original. He says that next week, we will find out what is in Kane’s sack, and if he won’t tell us, then Adamle is going to take it from him and find out. He then suggests that he and Kelly Kelly kick back and watch the main event, and they do just that.

Match #5: World Tag Titles – Priceless vs. John Cena & Batista:
Cena and Ted start the match. They lock up and DiBiase applies a headlock. Cena reverses, dodges DiBiase off the ropes several times, and then slams DiBiase into the corner. He hits a bulldog and scores a near fall. Cena tags in Batista and Rhodes gets the tag as well. Batista shoves Rhodes across the ring. He comes back with some rights and a headlock but Batista throws him off the ropes. Rhodes tries a sunset flip but fails and Batista hits some shoulders, a knee to the spine, and scores a near fall. Rhodes comes back with a kick to the head and goes for a Batista Bomb but DiBiase attacks him from behind. Rhodes manages to send Batista shoulder first into the steel ring post.

- Commercial Break #10 -

Rhodes has an armbar on Batista when we return. Batista powers out of the hold and tags Cena. He explodes out of the corner and takes Rhodes down with some shoulder blocks and a slam. He then adds a 5 Knuckle Shuffle. Cena goes for an FU but DiBiase tags himself in and dropkicks Cena in the back. DiBiase sends Cena to the floor and then throws him into the steel steps. He throws Cena back in the ring and scores a near fall. Rhodes gets the tag, they hit a double suplex, and Rhodes scores a near fall. DiBiase is tagged in again and throws some hard right hands taking Cena down. DiBiase hits a big clothesline from the corner and scores a near fall. They double team Cena, Rhodes hits him with a dropkick and scores a near fall. Rhodes hits some rights and a Russian leg sweep. Rhodes holds Cena as DiBiase goes off the ropes and attacks the arm of Cena. DiBiase scores a near fall. Rhodes hits a flying double elbow and scores a near fall. He kicks Cena in the head a few times but Cena starts to come back. Cena goes off the ropes and Rhodes applies a sleeper hold. The fans are screaming for Cena. Cena tries to drag Rhodes across to the ring for a tag. Batista seemingly refuses to tag Cena and Rhodes scores a near fall. DiBiase gets the tag and applies a hold to Cena but he powers out and goes into a sleeper of his own. Rhodes comes in and attacks Cena from behind. Cena manages to slam DiBiase and goes for a tag. Cena slaps Batista which is an official tag. He hits a clothesline DiBiase and then slams him again. He throws DiBiase into the corner and crushes him. He tries it again in the opposite corner but is kicked in the face. DiBiase runs out but is met with a spine buster. DiBiase tries whipping Batista off the ropes but is speared to the mat for his efforts. Batista goes for a Batista Bomb as Rhodes comes to the apron. Cena runs in and takes Rhodes out as Batista hits the Batista Bomb and pins Rhodes to pick up the win.

The new tag team champions stare each other down and Cena lifts his title. Batista does the same and gets more cheers then Cena. Cena holds his up again and gets a huge pop. Batista retaliates with an even louder pop when he holds his up. Cena gets another huge pop to which Batista climbs the ropes for a big pop. They continue to go back and forth seeing who can get the biggest pop. Finally they stop and Cena makes a “One” motion with his hand. [We then see a replay of the end of the match.] Batista’s title is on his shoulder while Cena still has his in his hand. He holds his up for one more pop as the show ends.

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[SHR]

So GPR, what did you think about RAW's ending?

[Ao Ultimate]

I just thought about this...John Cena and Batista winning the World Tag Team Championships just before their big match at SummerSlam reminds me of Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Undertake winning the World Tag Team Championships just before their big match at SummerSlam, only that their win was at Fully Loaded 98 and not on an episode of RAW and that their big match is was for the WWE Championship. Ironically, there is a ten year seperation between them. Just a witty observation.

[GoldPhoenixRanger]

So GPR, what did you think about RAW's ending?Well, first off I like Mike Adamle's GM style. I could get used to him.

Secondly, I knew Cena and batista were going to win, because it adds drama to their rivralry. AO mentioned Austin and Taker doing the same thing 10 yrs ago which is true, but I feel like there was another team that did that more recently, though maybe not at SummerSlame. I'm thinking that might have been part of the HHH/HBK rivralry but I'm not sure. Either they will probably drop the titles back down to Priceless once their feud is over and they're both back in the title hunt.

Also, guesses as to what we'll find in Kane's birlap sack next week?

I would think its his mask and hes talking about his former self, but wwe.com suggested the Undertakers Urn so maybe there will be a Kane/Undertaker thing after he finishes with Edge. What do you guys think?

Also, what do you guys think of the Adamle Original double title match for Santino and Beth? I have a feeling they are going to win, either by hook or by crook.

-GPR

[Legendary.]

Hey legendary is your avatar the rated R pillow?

Yes! =P

I'm still writing hate letters to Cena and Batista for taking Punk's spot in the main event. Punk needs to be put into the highest rated timeslot and that's the over-run. This is getting ridiculous. The only time I remember having CM Punk in the main event of RAW, correct me cuz I know I'm wrong, is when he defeated JBL the night he won his title. Oh wait...and when he defended against Batista. And he had help to win.

BTW, Was I not right about the whole Jericho-Punk feud? They work really well in the ring together and if you get those too on the mic, you'll be watching The Dark Knight in words (pure genius).

[SHR]

so out of 10, how well do you guys think Adamle did as GM?

[Legendary.]

so out of 10, how well do you guys think Adamle did as GM?

10!

Honestly Adamle made a great GM especially in the neutral side. He did nothing for the heels that he didn't do for the face. The crowd loved his decisions but hated the guy himself.

[Joker]

I caught a little of the guy when he was making matches, I'll give him a solid six until I see more of him next monday. I think making Batista and Cena tag champs was a sucky move and only because I saw it coming a mile away.

[GoldPhoenixRanger]

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Tuesday Night – August 5th, 2008 – Atlanta, GA

Show Opening:
When the show begins, Todd Grisham is on play by play and announces that in place of Tazz tonight, we have Matt Striker, our teacher.

We then see footage of the situation that occurred in the Ortiz/Chavo match last week.

Match #1: Chavo Guerrero & Bam Neely vs. Evan Bourne & Ricky Ortiz:
Ortiz attacks Bam and then cheap shots Chavo. Bam slides out and he and Chavo discuss something. Bam comes back in and Ortiz applies an armbar. He hits a shoulder block and tags in Evan Bourne. Bourne is taken down by Bam and he tags in Chavo. Evan comes back with a Hurricarana and a fujirama armbar. Ortiz gets the tag, takes Chavo down, and scores a near fall. Bam grabs Ortiz by the hair behind the referee back, from the apron and Chavo attacks him from behind. Ban gets the tag and whips Ortiz into the corner hard. Bam scores a near fall. Chavo gets the tag and hits a right hand and scores a near fall. Chavo applies a headlock and torques the neck of Ortiz. Ortiz counters with a back drop but Chavo tags Bam. Ortiz manages to tag in Bourne who hits a dropkick on Bam and then goes to the top. He flies onto Bam with a maneuver using his knees to takes Bam’s head to the mat, and scores a near fall. Chavo and Ortiz go over the rope leaving Evan and Bam in the ring. Bam goes for a right, but Evan dodges, rolls up Bam, and picks up the win.

- Commercial Break #1 -

[When we return, we see footage of the Finlay, Horny, Miz, and Morrison match]

Mike Knox says that he isn’t out here to explain to us anything that he did last week. He says that he’s here to show us why he chose to explore Finlay for the fake that he was.

[We see footage of Finlay and Horny in their SummerSlam promo]

Knox says that Finlay used to be the toughest man around, and he went around the world and beat people up. He says that now Finlay is soft…….

[Finlay’s Music Hits]

Finlay says that it was a funny clip. He then says that all these things we’ve heard about Finlay loving to fight and stuff, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. He says that he loves to have fun, and he loves his family. He says that if Knox has a problem with Hornswoggle, then he should take his shot. He then suggests that he turn around to Knox can jump him again. He then says that if Knox takes his shot, then he better be prepared to find out if Finlay has gone soft. He then challenges Knox to hit him again. Knox chooses not to and leaves.

[We then wee the RAW Rebound. It is footage of the Tag Title match from last night]

- Commercial Break #2 -

Match #2: Armando Estrada vs. Tommy Dreamer:
It is announced that if Estrada doesn’t win this match, then he loses his job. They lock up and Dreamer applies a headlock. He is whipped off the ropes and Tommy hits an arm drag. He then applies an armbar. Armando fights out but is whipped to the corner. Dreamer then knocks him over the top rope and to the floor. Dreamer goes for a suplex from the apron but Estrada reverses and snaps Dreamer off the top rope. They get in the ring and Dreamer hangs Estrada upside down on the ropes. Colin Delaney is seen at ringside with a steel chair but Dreamer stops him. Colin dives under the announce table. Dreamer gets back in the ring and hits Estrada but Colin runs up to the apron. Dreamer shoves Colin from the ropes but Estrada attacks him from behind on the distraction. Estrada then roles Dreamer up and picks up the win.

- Commercial Break #3 -

Colin is in the back with Estrada, who thanks him for the distraction and assist. He then asks why, after all of the hoops he made him jump through for his contract, he would help Estrada. Colin says that at least Estrada gave him a chance for a contract, which is more then he can say for Dreamer. Teddy Long walks up and says that Dreamer is going to do something for him next week, and that’s give him the beating of his life. He says that after what he just pulled out there, next week he will be facing Tommy Dreamer in an Extreme Rules match.

[We then see footage of what Edge did to Mick Foley on SmackDown]

Striker and Grisham then re-cap the SummerSlam Line-up

1) Edge vs. Undertaker – Hell in a Cell
2) John Cena vs. Batista
3) Triple H vs. Great Khali – WWE Title
4) CM Punk vs. JBL – World Heavyweight Title
5) Mark Henry vs. Matt Hardy – ECW Title

- Commercial Break #4 -

Match #3: Braden Walker vs. James Curtis:
They lock up and Curtis applies an armbar. Braden comes back with an armbar of his own and a right hand. Curtis comes back with some elbows but Braden hits a hip toss and a vertical suplex, and scores a near fall. Walker applies a reverses armbar to wrench the soulder. Curtis comes back with a right hand and then some blows to the back of the head. Braden is whipped off the ropes but he reverses with a shoulder block. Braden is whipped into the corner but dodges Curtis. He then hits a big clothesline and goes for a suplex. Curtis reverses and throws some rights of his own. Braden comes back with a clothesline and a fisherman suplex and picks up the win.

- Commercial Break #5 -

The Dirt Sheet:
Miz and Morrison are in the ring. He says that People offered him 15 million dollars for pictures of him as a baby. He says he declined. Miz then says he is our chick magnet, the Miz. They have Mary Henry and Tony Atlas on screen as cutout pictures with other lips talking for them. (You might have seen something similar on Conan O’Brien’s show.) They make fun of Mark Henry’s size and say he has a glandular problem. They also make fun of Tony Atlas being Henry’s “translator”. After a few minutes of this, the real Henry and Atlas come out and nearly kill Miz and Morrison. Miz and Morrison quickly apologize and make amends. They then do the same thing to Matt Hardy, making fun of him supposedly being number two in his family to Jeff. The real Matt Hardy comes out to massive cheers. Hardy says it’s good to see they are Conan O’Brien fans. Hardy then makes fun of Miz’s scarf and he says he loved them in Brokeback Mountain. Hardy says that after SummerSlam he will be the ECW Champion. He goes on to say that since they were wondering how he got the #1 contendership, it was by beating the two of them in a match. He then quotes something commonly said on the Dirt Sheet “ there are winners (indicates himself) and there are losers (indicates Miz and Morrison) Be jealous boys”. Miz says he can’t disrespect them like that because there are consequences. Hardy then attacks Miz and they fight. Morrison swings at Hardy but he ducks and he hits Henry by mistake. Henry and Hardy clear the ring of Miz and Morrison and stare each other down.

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[Legendary.]

Man was ECW brilliant tonight? Or was it the crowd, they were hot as hell.

Evan Bourne is super over with the ECW crowd and placing him with Ricky Ortiz tonight is only gonna make Ricky Ortiz a bigger name on ECW. I still need to see more out of him in his matches. Every wrestler has a style they should stick too, JBL is a brawler, Mark Henry the power house....etc..etc..Ricky needs to find his style to be put in matches that are gonna make him look better. I like the fact Chavo and Bourne are feuding though.

Braden Walker needs to stop and fucking go back to doing things TNA style. He looked soo bad in his match tonight...and his theme sucks. I usually see a bad wrestler with a nice theme or vice versa...but this...this is amazing. He's sucking in the ring and out of the ring.

Matt and Mark are gonna continue this feud past Summerslam I see it.

I'm digging what they're doing with Miz and Morrison. Not putting them in any major storyline yet.

Mike Knox can talk!

Matt Striker did a phenomenal job on commentary tonight. Very impressive.

[Joker]

Foley to TNA...think he'd actually wrestle? I'd like to see him back in the ring but I don't think he'd do that good as a main eventer. If anything it'd be pretty cool to see him come in as a GM or something, taking over Russo's job by force or something.

[Legendary.]

It is interesting to note that on last night's ECW, they didn't explain Striker's appearance as a one-time deal and gave the impression that he was now going to be joining Grisham from that point on.

Actually...Grisham said, "Also here on ECW tonight, filling in for Tazz." They did not say he was replacing Tazz or that Striker was the new commentator. Although he did a good job Tazz is still on with ECW unless said otherwise.

[GoldPhoenixRanger]

Jeez, WWE has a lot going on. 6 guys released and a major lawsuit! Crazy. Since four out of the five released supersrtars are on SmackDown, I'm not suprised they moves Super Crazy over there to pick up some slack.

Too bad for the new guys (Walker & Curtis). Walker espicially was looking good.

-GPR

[Legendary.]

Walker had two bad matches. I can't say I didn't see it coming but I am disappointed he didn't get a third match...

[GoldPhoenixRanger]

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Friday Night – August 8th, 2008 – Atlanta, GA

Show Opening:
[When the show opens, we see the footage of what Edge did to Mick Foley last week]

JR tells us that Foley was injured last week at the hands of Edge, and so Tazz will be doing color commentary tonight. Tazz wishes the best to Foley, but says it’s nice to be back in his old stomping grounds on SD.

Match #1: Olympic Match – Maryse, Victoria, Natalya vs. Michelle McCool, Cherry, & Maria:
Maryse is dressed in tennis attire tonight, while Victoria is dressed as a gymnast. Natalya wears the attire of horseback riding. Michelle is dressed as a volleyball player and Cherry is dressed as a boxer. Maria is last wearing a skiing outfit. Michelle and Natalya start out. They lock up and Michelle applies an arm bar followed by a near fall. Natalya reverses with an arm bar but Michelle flips over and throws Natalya to the mat. Natalya whips Michelle off the ropes but she reverses and takes Natalya down, then tags in Maria. She applies a side headlock. Natalya comes back and throws Maria from the ring. Victoria comes in and hits the Widow’s peak on Cherry. She is then jumped from behind by Michelle who taker her down. Natalya and Maria end up in the ring and Natalya applies a sharpshooter to which Maria taps out.

Backstage:
We see Ryder and Hawkins near a forklift and some large metal barrels. They move them as they spot something. Bam Neely is unconscious in the center of the objects. Chavo runs up pushing Vickie in her chair. He asks what happened and says he’s been looking for Bam for the past twenty minutes. Hawkins picks up something from next to Bam and hands it to Chavo and Vickie. It is a Black Rose.

- Commercial Break #1 -

Match #2: Ryder & Hawkins vs. Jimmy Wang Yang & Shannon Moore:
Hawking and Yang start the match. Hawkins applies a headlock but Yang whips him off the ropes. He trips him and the kicks him and applies an arm bar. He tags in Moore and they double team him and Shannon scores a near fall. They pull off another double team maneuver as Shannon slides under Hawkins and Yang kicks him in the face. Hawkins manages to take Yang down and tags in Ryder. He hits a big neck breaker and scores a near fall. He then applies a submission hold to Yang’s head. Yang reverses into a near fall. Yang does it again but Hawkins breaks it up. Hawkins gets the tag and scores a near fall. He then slams Yang and scores a near fall. He applies a combination armbar chinlock. But Yang fights out. Ryder tags himself back in and hits Yang but he manages to tag in Moore. He kicks Ryder several times and then nails a cross body off the top and scores a near fall. Hawkins breaks it up and Yang tries to get involved. The referee is distracted by Yang and the tag champs his a double DDT and take Shannon out. Ryder picks up the win.

Backstage:
MVP is interviewed. He announces that he and Jeff Hardy will have a match at SummerSlam. She says that MVP has taken some very personal shots at Jeff Hardy recently saying that his irresponsibility cost him his personal life, his career, and some of his matches. She says that at Saturday Nights Main Event it was he that cost Hardy his match. We then see footage of MVP kicks Hardy in the head behind the referees back costing him the match. MVP says its typical that they show footage of him attacking Hardy but not footage of Hardy attacking him the night before on SD. He says that he’s glad he has a match against Hardy at SS, but Hardy is his own worst enemy. All he has to do is sit back, and do what he does, and that’s be better then everyone else.

- Commercial Break #2 -

Match #3: Jeff Hardy vs. Shelton Benjamin:
They lock up and jock for position. Hardy ends up in the corner until the ref breaks them up. They lock up again and hardy applies an armbar. Shelton reverses into a headlock on the mat. Hardy fights to his feet and whips Shelton off the ropes. He reverses and takes Hardy down and scores a near fall. He then applies a chin lock to Hardy’s head. Hardy gets back to his feet and fights out. Shelton is whipped off the ropes and hit with an arm drag and a hip lock into an armbar on the mat. Shelton gets to his feet and pushes hardy to the corner. He hits some hands and kicks taking Hardy to the mat until the ref breaks them up. Shelton applies a headlock after rolling Hardy out of the corner. Hardy gets to his feel, goes off the rope, and kicks Shelton in the face. He follows with a Mule Kicks sending Shelton to the floor. Hardy throws himself over the top and takes Shelton down. He throws Shelton back into the ring and body slams him. Hardy goes to the top but Shelton jumps up in one leap and tries to superplex him. Hardy manages to knock him down and goes for the Swanton but Shelton moves. Hardy crashes and burns and Shelton scores a near fall.

- Commercial Break #3 -

Shelton kicks Hardy in the head when we return. He then applies a chinlock. Hardy tries to fight to his feet but Shelton takes him back down without breaking the hold. He scores a near fall as Hardy’s shoulders hit the mat. Hardy is whipped into the corner and Shelton hits a head butt. They exchange blows as Hardy begins fighting back. Hardy is whipped into the corner and he jumps to the top but Shelton knocks him down and scores a near fall. He uses the ropes to attack Hardy’s leg, which was injured at SNME. He scores a near fall and then applies a leg bar. He stretches Hardy’s knee out and slams it to the mat. Shelton then applies a single leg Boston Crab. He drops a knee to the inside of Hardy’s knee. Hardy fights to his feet but falls and Shelton attacks with a shot to the leg and the single leg Boston Crab again. Hardy manages to get the rope to break the hold. Hardy rolls from the ring and Shelton tries to drop on him but Hardy kicks him in the face. Hardy gets up and both men reenter the ring. He begins throwing right hands and throws Shelton off the ropes. He then slams him and scores a near fall. Shelton goes for a clothesline but Hardy counters with a lariat. Hardy is thrown to the corner and he manages to hit the Whisper in the Wind and scores a near fall. Shelton goes for the Paydirt but hardy counters with a jawjacker. Shelton falls to the corner and Hardy goes at him. Shelton was playing possum, catches Hardy, and slams him to scores a near fall. Shelton goes for Paydirt again but hardy reverses and hits the Twist of Fate. He then goes to the top and nails the Swanton Bomb. Before he can picks up the win, MVP comes out of nowhere and kicks Hardy’s head off again, thus disqualifying Shelton and ending the match.

Backstage:
Chavo and Vickie are in her office. Chavo reminds Vickie that she re-instated him and that the black rose is a symbol of death (clearly meaning the Undertaker). Hawkins comes in and asks if they’ve seen Ryder anywhere as he can’t find him. He says that after their match Ryder was going to get something to eat and Hawkins hasn’t seen him since. Chavo asks if he checked the commissary. He says yes and Chavo asks if he checked the locker rooms and he says yes, all of them. Vickie asks if he checked the parking lot and the two men look at each other for a moment before Hawkins leaves, presumably to do just that.

- Commercial Break #4 -

Indian Broken Glass Arm Wrestling Contest:
In this match, WWE Champion Triple H will go against his SS opponent The Great Khali. There will be broken glass on either side of the arm wrestling table, which could have drastic repercussions for the loser. Triple H comes out first to massive cheers. Khali comes out next with his translator. Raijin. Triple H tests the glass and sees how sharp it is. The referee checks both their arms and then has them start. Raijin says Khali would like to say something before they start. Khali speaks for a minute and Triple H then says he has no idea what he said. The translator says that Khali says Triple H should get out while he can. He says that Khali doesn’t care that he beat some of the greatest in the business (i.e. Austin, Rock, and HBK) because he has never been in the ring with the Punjabi Nightmare, the Great Khali. Triple H says that Raijin should rub the lamp he got Khali out of and put him back in for his own protection. He says that he might never have been in the ring with Khali, but Khali has also never been in the ring with the Game. Triple says he will tell them exactly what he will do at SummerSlam. He says he will break Khali’s legs, and then once he is down to his height, he will beat him. Triple H goes on to say that there isn’t anything that Raijin, and the jolly genie over here can do about it. He says if Khali isn’t down with that, he has two words for him. (The fans supply the Suck It!)

They lock up on the table after both stretch and procrastinate for a moment. The referee secures their wrists together. He says they will go on his command. They go and triple H gets the early advantage. Khali begins fighting back however and pushes Triple H to the limit. It gets close but Triple H comes back again. Khali has enough and head butts Triple H and throws the table aside. Khali head butts him again and then goes for a Khali Bomb. Triple H comes back and throws some rights and lefts. He goes for a Pedigree but can’t hook both arms as Khali is too big. Khali throws him aside and then applies the Khali Vice grip. Triple H fights back at first but it’s too much and he slowly fades. His face turns beat red as Khali keeps squeezing until Triple H is left nearly unconscious on the mat. Raijin says that Khali says at SummerSlam, Khali has two words for him…Game Over.

- Commercial Break #5 -

Hawkins is seen in the back unconscious in the locker room with a Black Rose across his chest.

[Another promo for R-Truth is shown]

Backstage:
Chavo and Vickie are in her office. Chavo says that the whole family has been taken out. Bam, Ryder, and Hawkins have all been found with Black Roses, and they are next. He says that they have no choice and have to find the one person that can help them, her husband Edge. Vickie objects to it but Chavo convinces her that they have no choice and that he will find Edge and do all the talking. Vickie tells him to be careful as he leaves.

- Commercial Break #6 -

[The WWE Rewind is shown when we return. It is footage of the destruction caused by Vladimir Kozlov in his various matches]

Kozlov comes to the ring and says he is undefeated and that he demands better competition. Jesse and Festus come to the ring.

Match #4: Vladmir Kozlov vs. Jesse:
Festus transforms but Jesse and the referee restrain him and get him to leave the ring. Kozlov hits a hard front kick to Jesse as he turns back around and then throws some rights. He then nails some head butts and a belly to belly suplex. He throws Jesse to the corner and hits some shoulder blocks. Jesse attacks the legs of Kozlov, takes him down, and scores a near fall. Jesse goes to the top and tries a cross body but Kozlov nails him with the head butt to the stomach in mid air, and picks up the win. Festus transforms back and Kozlov climbs from the ring and looks at him for a moment before leaving.

- Commercial Break #7 -

[The RAW Rebound is shown when we return. It is footage of the World Tag Title match from Monday night]

(Tazz and JR recap the SummerSlam Line-Up)

Backstage:
Chavo says he talked to Edge and he agreed to come see Vickie. He says she has to be nice. He says that he knows what happened between them as he was right there, but this isn’t about their marriage, this is about survival. He says he needs her to promise she will be nice. She agrees, but then tears the bud off one of the black roses in frustration.

- Commercial Break #8 -

Match #5: The Brian Kendrick vs. Super Crazy:
Kendrick says that we all know that knowledge is power. He says that with his intellect, it must mean that he is the most powerful man in the WWE today. He then introduces his advisor, Ezekiel Jackson. Kendrick kicks Crazy and knocks him to the corner. He then throws some right hands but Crazy comes back with some of his own. He goes off the ropes but Kendrick takes him down and scores a near fall. Kendrick hits some hard kicks and scores a near fall. Kendrick applies a submission. Crazy fights out but Kendrick throws some rights and keeps him down. Crazy breaks free and the combatants go into opposite corners. Kendrick hits a flying dropkick to the face and applies a camel clutch. Kendrick hits a big kick to the head and scores a near fall. He then hits a kick to the spine and applies a submission. Crazy fights back to his feet and then kicks Kendrick’s legs a few times. They go to the corner but Kendrick hits a back elbows. Crazy comes back with a suplex. They go at it again and Crazy nails a face buster and standing moonsault. He scores a near fall. Crazy goes to the corner and to the top but Zeke distracts him Kendrick knocks him down. He then hits The Kendrick and picks up the win.

After the match, Zeke picks up Crazy and slams him hard leaving him in a heap in the middle of the ring.

Backstage:
Chavo and Vickie are in her office when someone knocks on the door. Chavo lets Edge in and hugs him. Edge says that he was hoping that they could put this behind them. Vickie screams at him for a minute. Chavo calms her down and reminds her of what they talked about earlier. Edge says that they can’t let what happened to the rest of the family happen to them. He says as the head of this family, he has a plan, but they have to do this his way. He asks Vickie if she will do this his way. After a moment she says yes. Edge says he can’t hear her and she repeats her yes louder. Edge then says lets go do this. He leaves first and Chavo pushes Vickie behind him.

- Commercial Break #9 -

Edge, Vickie, and Chavo come to the ring when we return. Edge looks around for Taker and then grabs some steel chairs from ringside. He hands one to Chavo and keeps the other for himself. He then calls the Undertaker out. He says that if Taker wants to take out the members of his family, well he should come out and use his supernatural powers. He asks Undertaker to strike him down with lightening or make the lights go out. Nothing happens and he says that’s what he thought, because they are prepared for him. He asks Chavo to move Vickie aside, and he does so. Chavo then comes back to the center of the ring. He drops Chavo’s chair on the mat and then smashes Chavo with his chair when he bends over to his it. He hits him a few times and then sets a chair under his head. He waits for a moment as Vickie screams and then nails a con-chair-to to Chavo. Edge then closes in on Vickie. He pushes her out of the chair as she keeps screaming. He asks if it dawned on her yet that the person that she needs to worry about isn’t the Undertaker, it’s him. He says that Mick Foley was right; this is the Edge that needs to walk into SummerSlam. He says that if she wants to put him in a Hell in a Cell, then he is going to take the Undertaker down to hell with him. He is going to take the whole family to hell with him!! But most of all, he is going to take Vickie to hell with him! Vickie cries in the corner as she has been for the last few minutes as Edge sadistically smiles.

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GPR's X-Pound:

Hello everyone, and welcome to my X-Pound! I will be adding this segment to all of my recap shows from now on, and in it I will give my comments, opinions, and insights on the show I just recapped.

Tonight is SmackDown, so lets start it off.

1) I have to say that the Diva's match was basically a load of crap. Victoria hit a few nice moves, and the sharpshooter from Natalya is always well applied but other then that this match was a joke simply because the Olympics started tonight.

2) When they found Bam in the back, I wasn't quite sure of what to think, but I knew it probably wasn't Undertaker since SummerSlam is supposed to be his big return.

3) Ths match between the tag champs and the rednecks was suprisingly good. Yang and Moore have a real chemistry together and its almost sad when you remember that Shannon Moore has now left WWE, so this was his last match. The tag champions winning gave them some good heat and was the right way to go, although seeing Shannon win his last match would have been nice too.

4) The MVP/Hardy feud is really getting good. It's almost a shame that a great match between Hardy and Benjamin had to end with a cheap shot to the head, though I think we all know that Hardy would have won. This gets the match of the night award by far. After all of the personal stuff MVP said to Jeff in the VIP Lounge, I can tell this is going to be a hell of a match at SummerSlam. MVP really is a great heel, though I could see him being almost as good a face.

5) When Hawkins couldn't find Ryder, you knew that they would all end up taken out. It was almost laid out for us.

6) The broken glass arm wrestling contest was simply to promote Khali going into his title match. This SummerSlam match really has no purpose at all accept to keep Triple H occupied and allow him to defend the title until after the whole Edge/Undertaker thing is over. This will be a good match though, since we've never seen these two go at it before. It was also obvious that no ones hand would be cut by glass, as that is just sadistic.

7) Kozlov is impressive, theres no doubt, and they wal they've built him up was smart. I was hoping he would face Festus tonight, as Jesse never stood a chance in my opinion. The way Kozlov looked at Festus after the match tells me that they may face each other either next week or maybe even at SummerSlam if we're lucky.

8) I'm becoming steadily more impressed with The Brian Kendrick. He really has talent as a heel and I can see where JR's Brian Pillman comparison fits in. With his man Zeke at his side, he could become a top heel and I can see a US Title shot for him in a month or two if his character takes off. Also, it looks like Super Crazy is on SD now which makes sense due to the fact that they lost four other SD guys earlier today.

9) Ok, I have to say, was it just me, or did everyone know it was Edge assaulting family members and not Undertaker? This seemed obvious to me and so it wasn;t really a shock when he attacked Chavo. Pushing Vickie to the ground before scaring her was a nice touch. As much as I don't like to agree with Edge, he's right, tonight we saw the Edge that needs to be in that Hell in a Cell with The Undertaker. This also leaves us with an interesting three way struggle between Edge, Undertaker, and La Famila.

Well, I know this was long, but I hope you enjoyed this first edition of my new show.

Remember, if the WWE show is stoppin, then my shows poppin.
So, come in, hang out, you know what to do,
because the X-Pound is for people like me and you!
(In your face MVP!)

-GPR

[SHR]

X Bound is best! Although I have a question.

Hello everyone, and welcome to my X-Pound! I will be adding this segment to all of my recap shows from now on, and in it I will give my comments, opinions, and insights on the show I just recapped.

When you say show, does that include PPV's.

[DaiRed]

I love it that Edge has gone nuts again.:cool:

[BlueVoltronRanger]

So much for Chris Harris' WWE debut

[GoldPhoenixRanger]

X Pound is best! Although I have a question.
When you say show, does that include PPV's.

Ok, I've been considering how best to do this. I think from now on, for RAW, ECW, and SD I will post my recap as normal and then post my X-Pound about a half hour to an hour later. This will give you guys time to post after the recap so there is space before I post again. This will prevent the posts from being as ridiculously long as tonights was.

As per your question SHR, Legendary gave me the link to his PPV site and as a result, provided it works, I can watch all the PPV's without a problem. However, trying to watch a PPV on my comp and type a recap at the same time would be impossible. Therefore, in lieu of a full PPV recap, I will post an X-Pound for each PPV, and I will include some recap details in it. That should make things easier for me while still keeping you guys happy.

Sound Good?

-GPR

[Legendary.]

Sounds awesome.

You write some excellent recaps and we hardly ever here your thoughts on the show, so this should be twice as awesome as ever=] Can't wait.