RAW this week starts with HHH out back. Orton is next to him, Cena next to him. HHH gets huge pop, Orton huge heat. Cena huge pop from women.
Regal says he has an idea to spice up WM. The next three weeks one of them will be in charge. There will be no repercussions. The’s picking one each week and this week is Cena.
Orton says he doesn’t think any of them should be hurt right before WM and whoever’s in charge gives the others the night off. He gives his word.
HHH says that he’ll always trust Orton’s word (sarcastically).
Cena says to hell with secret handshakes. After the pedigree and RKO he has something in store for them tonight.
Music and pyro.
Lillian announce an MMA exhibition. Big Show comes down to the ring. Mayweather is watching live from Las Vegas via satellite. His opponent is 5 foot 7 and 190lbs. Brandon ‘The Thrill’ Hill. He comes out with two bigger guys in tow. King says this guy is the same size as Mayweather. They set up Hill’s stool in the corner and take his robe off. The ref calls them to the center and Show won’t come to the center, just glares at Hill. Finally he comes in. Hill doesn’t come anywhere near Show’s shoulder. They about to start early and Hill backs off. The ref goes through the rules. They are to tap gloves and Show tweaks Hill’s nose. Show isn’t wearing gloves, but Hill is.
Show rushes him and he goes for the ropes. The ref make shim back off. This keeps happening until Show grabs him by the back of the trunks and pulls him out. The ref makes him break. Hill starts throwing punches at Show’s hands and gut, Show just stands there. Show then pushes him away and he flies. A big boot from Show and Hill is a lump. A choke slam later and Show puts his foot on Hill’s chest for the three count.
- Winner: Big Show
Show grabs a mic and says he knows Mayweather is watching and it’s not going to go down the way this match went down. He’s going to break Mayweather’s legs and his back. He better save the $20,000,000 because his ass is going down.
Mayweather says eh’s broken Show’s nose and will break his jaw.
They talk over each other - talking smack all the time.
Mayweather keeps talking and Show picks up Hill and tosses him form the ring. It’s obvious that Mayweather either can’t see what’s going on or his bit was taped earlier. It didn’t flow well. It looked and sounded really bad - actually horrible for WWE. One of the worst put together/timed bits I’ve seen in many years. I’m baffled.
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HHH DVD promo.
HBK comes down to the ring. His partner Flair comes out to join him. Cade and Murdoch are in the ring waiting for them.
Flair and Murdoch tie up. A shoulder block and Flair is down. Chops to Murdoch. Flair back him into a corner. Flair gets whipped and then a back body drop to Flair. HBK tags in, runs into a back elbow and loses his gum. Cade tags in but Murdoch nails a cheap shot on HBK. Murdoch tags in and they double team him. Murdoch covers for two. Chinlock on HBK who gets out and fights back. Cade telegraphs and HBK hits a neck breaker. HBK hits an enziguri but Cade tags out and Murdoch flies. Murdoch eats HBK’s foot rather than hitting his move. They both tag out.
Flair chops code. Cade locks on a head lock. Flair goes after Cade’s leg and lock on the figure four. Murdoch rushes in but HBK cuts him off at the pass and locks on his own figure four. Cade taps out.
- Winners: HBK & Flair
Video replay of both Cade and Murdoch tapping out.
HBK grabs a mic and says he appreciates everything Flair said last week, but HBK doesn’t want the match at WM. He knows Flair’s going to say he’s feeling the best he ever has, but he doesn’t want to end Flair’s career. There’s no guarantee he will, but he loves Flair. But it’s WM and he’s HBK, the Showstopper. He leaves HBK no choice, it’s HIS Show that’s going to be stopped.
HBK drops the mic and leaves the ring. He backs up the ramp and tells Flair he needs to make a choice.
Regal is out back on the phone. He says Cena’s in charge tonight and no, they’re not happy about it.
Cena walks in. He says he doesn’t think he should put Orton through hell and back, they should have to go through each other.
Regal says he supposed Cena’s taking the night off.
Cena says no, he has some business to take care of with Kennedy. Cena then tosses Regal out of the office since it’s his for the night. Regal isn’t happy about that.
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Umaga comes down to the ring. Regal is ringside with JR and King. Super Crazy is in the ring.
Umaga tosses SC aside. Swinging side slam to SC. Umaga pulls SC into the air by his hair and slams him into a corner. A Samoan spike later and Umaga covers for three.
- Winner: Umaga
Video replay of the squash match’s high points.
- Commercial
Y2J is climbing in the ring for The Highlight Reel. He poses in corners, but doesn’t seem to be getting a lot of pop. He welcomes us to the return of the Highlight Reel, small pyro. He says this Show spawned all the others. But he wants to talk about the MITB match. His guest is the first qualifier, the odds on favorite to win it all, Jeff Hardy. Great pop for Jeff even before Y2J said his name. Jeff comes out to the ring without his title belt and dressed in all black, as is Y2J.
They shake hands and there’s a “Hardy” chant. Y2J welcomes him and say it sound like the fans love him tonight. But Y2J says he qualified last week by beating Jeff. Y2J calls for the video from that great match.
Jeff says...
Y2J cuts him off and says that he knows Jeff’s going to say WM, a ladder match it’s his time to shine. But it doesn’t matter what Jeff does, nothing’s going to stop Y2J from winning. “Hardy” chants.
Jeff says a lot has changed since Y2J was last here. He would have wished him luck, shook his hand and walked away. But now he’s going to do everything in his power to climb the ladder, win the match and become champion.
Y2J says he was champion, the first undisputed champion. But they’re no longer friends, Jeff’s now his target and anything goes. They get face to face and glare for a moment.
Jeff steps back and says he couldn’t agree more. Jeff kicks Y2J in the gut and hits a twist of fate before leaving the ring.
Out back Kennedy is heading for the ring.
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WWE Slam Of The Week - Kennedy attacking Cena from behind after the match was over. He hit Cena with a mic check and ran.
Kennedy comes out to the ring. Cena comes out to face him.
“Cena” chants! Side headlock on Cena. Cena pushes out but gets dropped with a shoulder block. Cena hits a back body drop on Kennedy. An arm bar on Kennedy.
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A bulldog to Kennedy and Cena covers for two. Kennedy ducks from the ring. Kennedy hangs Cena up on the top rope and then drags him out on the apron. Kennedy hits a face buster on the apron. Kennedy goes out and slams Cena back first into the side fo the ring. Kennedy rolls Cena back in the ring and goes in to cover Cena for two. “Cena” chants! Neck breaker to Cena and Kennedy again covers for two. A knee to the back of Cena’s head and then Kennedy stomps Cena in a corner. A running boot to Cena’s face in the corner. Kennedy covers for two. A neck hold on Cena in the center of the ring. Cena gets a hand under Kennedy’s chin and pushes, but can’t get out. Cena pries Kennedy’s hands apart. Cena gets out but then slammed. Kennedy covers for two. Cena is back sitting in a corner and Kennedy goes for the running boot, but Cena gets up and nails a clothesline. A knee to Kennedy’s gut then a bulldog. Cena climbs and nails a huge, high leg drop to the bak of Kennedy’s head. Cena locks on the STFU and Kennedy taps.
- Winner: Cena
Cena celebrates and salutes before leaving the ring. Video replay of parts of the match.
Out back Candice is talking to Maria. They’re heading for the ring. Maria is in a very short strapless sparkly silver dress. Candy is in a shiny blue halter and matching micro-mini.
- Commercial
WM promo, it’s 27 days away.
King is in the ring and it’s set up with Maria’s Playboy cover, covered with red velvet. He introduces Maria and Candice. King says Snoop Dogg with be the MC for the Playboy Match at WM.
Maria gets on the mic and welcomes the fans. She says this is such an honor. It’s a great opportunity and experience. She still can’t believe she’s going to be on the cover of Playboy. King gets the fans pumped to see it. He calls for a drum roll.
They take off the velvet and Santino’s face covers her face, her tatas and he coochie.
Santino comes out and says he’s left her no choice. Now, every time we try to imagine Maria on the cover of Playboy they will have an erectile malfunction. He tries to drag her away.
She says no! She’s not taking this any more.
He says she’s the man and it’s his decision.
she says she’s the woman and already posed for Playboy.
He tries to pull her away and she says no. He demands she goes and she says no. He grabs her and she pulls away. King knocks Santino out of the ring and tosses the poster out at him.
Candice says they have another cover and asks if the fans want to see it. They count off. Pyro hits and it unfurls above them. They fans love it and Santino pitches a fit outside the ring.
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NASCAR/Carl Edwards video. He won two Indy 500's in a row.
This is a MITB Qualifying Match. Carlito comes out first. He gets in the ring and stares at the WM sign. Cody comes out to face him.
Carlito tries to kick Cody who grabs his foot, turns him around and rolls him up for two. Carlito gets an inside cradle for two, Cody reverses it for two. They keep going back and forth with slams and covers. Carlito starts stomping Cody down in a corner but the ref make shim back off. Chops to Cody in a corner. Cody fights back with punches, but it doesn’t last. A swinging neck breaker from Carlito for two. A chinlock on Cody in the center fo the ring. Cody gets out but telegraphs and gets kicked for it. Carlito goes for the back stabber but Cody counters and covers for two. A knee to Cody’s gut but he gets out of the suplex. Carlito rolls Cody up but gets in trouble for using the ropes. Cody reverse it for two. Cody gets whipped but gets an elbow up. Carlito hits a back stabber and covers for three.
- Winner: Carlito
Video of the back stabber.
- Commercial
Video from earlier of Show beating down Hill.
Mayweather is talking via satellite to King and JR. Mayweather says he’s there to dominate. King asks if he’s been hurt. He says this is a new field and he’s training hard and we will see the best Mayweather at WM. JR asks about Hill earlier. Mayweather says the guy was out of shape, like he’d been eating pancakes for weeks. King asks him a question and Mayweather says he’s the real King and continues on a rant.
The crappy announcer talks about who’s being inducted into the HOF. They go through who’s already been announced. This next person was a pioneer in the sport Mae Young! A great video for Mae Young.
Finlay is out back heading for the ring.
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WWE Rewind - The Vince and Hornswoggle cage match where Finlay got handcuffed to the top rope and JBL beat the hell out of Horney.
Finlay comes out to the ring. Vince comes out to the stage. Vince says he knows both Finlay and JBL are looking forward to the confrontation, but he has some questions. So someone give Finlay a mic. Vince asks if he conspired with his family.
Finlay says he did.
Vince asks about Horney not being his son.
Finlay says Vince isn’t good enough to be his father.
Vince asks if Finlay is Horney’s father.
Finlay says he is.
Vince says JBL couldn’t be there, but he’s here via satellite.
JBL comes on the screen and there’s whimpering in the background. He says he couldn’t be there because he’s with Finlay’s son.
Finlay is pissed and says he’ll shove a sheleighly up his arse if he touches Horney. Finlay wants a fight.
JBL says he’ll fight him on JBL’s terms and at WM.
Finlay yells at JBL to not touch Horney.
JBL blacks out the lights and there’s crashes and screaming.
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Promo for next weeks 3 hour RAW. Every match is a WM rewind. Stars from all shows will be there.
Cena is at the announce table. Orton comes out to the ring. Orton glares down at Cena from a corner. HHH comes out to face him.
They lock up and try to gain the upper hand as they pinball around the ring locked up. They break and glare. They lock up again and HHH is backed into a corner. HHH doesn’t give a clean break. HHH ducks a punch and hits a headlock takeover. Orton gets out and HHH does the same move two more times. They exchange blows but HHH drops Orton. A shoulder block drops Orton. Another slam and HHH covers for two. Orton tosses HHH through the ropes and out. Orton rolls from the ring. Orton throws some punches and tries to bounce HHH off the stairs. HHH reverses it and bounces Orton’s face off the stairs. Back in the ring Orton hits an inverted back breaker for two. “HHH” chants.
Orton stomps his way around HHH. Orton drops a knee on HHH’s chin (it actually looked painful, like it connected hard) and covered for two. HHH gets whipped but gets a reverse elbow up. They exchange blows. Face buster to Orton. Orton ducks a clothesline but runs into a high knee. Orton rolls from the ring and HHH follows. HHH beats on Orton outside and rolls him back in the ring. Spinebuster to Orton who rolls from the ring.
Orton grabs his title belt and starts walking away. Cena stops him and says he’s not leaving. HHH leaves the ring and attacks Orton from behind. Orton gets knocked into Cena. Back in the ring HHH sets up for the pedigree, but Cena slams into them and hits the FU on HHH. Cena turns around right into an RKO.
Biggest pop
HHH
Cena
Jeff Hardy
HBK
Flair
Biggest heat
Orton
Vince
JBL
