RAW Report 3/12/07 Washington DC

This week's RAW begins with an image of Ernie Ladd, in memory of his life.

Music and pyro.

Video from last week. HBK telling Cena that he has his back. Cena then helps out HBK after his match, so he wouldn't get beaten too badly. After Cena's match he's attacked by Edge, Mercury and Nitro. HBK rushes out, but then almost leaves before helping Cena out. They stare each other down.

Cena's music hits and he comes down to the ring. Cena says everybody there is just like him the past six weeks of his life - Does he trust HBK? When is HBK going to betray his Tag Team partner and stab him in the back? They are on the doorstep of WM. If HBK wants to betray him it's fine, there's no friends at WM. He wants to betray him, he's not down with that. HBK wants to kick his teeth down his throat? Come out and face him and do it right now.
DX's music hits and HBK comes down to the ring. Cena tells HBK to hold on. He says HBK has said time and time again that he's got Cena's back. He's learned that the only reason HBK has his back is because of the title shot.
HBK says he's got him. He's not going to win good samaritan of the year. He has one goal, to win the WWE Title at WM. Cena looks good, so HBK has done his job. Now Cena's out there asking when HBK is going to hit sweet chin music. But no one's asking when Cena's going to turn on HBK. He's seen the look in Cena's eyes and knows he wants to keep the title, that's what he likes about Cena. He knows Cena wants to keep the belt, but HBK wants one more day in the sun.
Coach comes out and says it would be a shame for them to beat the hell out of each other. "Cena," chant. He says there's been a lot of people in and out of McMahon's office asking for Tag Title shots. Because of the contract signing Vince has put Coach in charge of dealing with them for the night. They are going to run the gauntlet tonight. They will have three tag title matches. If they actually make it to the third match, it will be fought in the cage above the ring.

A limo pulls up out back. The driver gets out and opens the back door. Trump gets out looking surley.

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Video of actors talking about who will loose their hair at WM. Lots of people talk about Trump's bad hair and that he should have it shaved.

Ric Flair comes down in his black robe with blue feathers. Video of Flair and Carlito competing last week, then Khali came out and deimated them both. Carlito comes out next without Torrie who is wrestling later. Orton comes out for the triple threat elimination qualifying match.
Flair attacks Orton and backs him into a corner. Carlito pushes in bu Orton tries to cover using the ropes. The ref stops it. Flair chops Orton. Orton hits a back body drop on Flair. Flair covers Orton for two. Flair chops Orton. Carlito bounces Orton's head off a corner. Flair chops Orton in a corner. Flair chops and covers for two. Carlito slams Orton and covers for two. Orton rakes Flair's eyes. Carlito hits a back elbow on Orton and covers for two. Flair covers Orton for two. Flair chops Orton some more and follows it with a chop block. Carlito hits his spring board reverse back elbow. Flair sets up for a figure four but ends up argueing with Carlito. Flair pushes Carlito out of the way. Carlito hits a back cracker on Flair. Carlito gets tossed from the ring. Orton hits an RKO on Flair and covers for three. Flair is eliminated.
Carlito rushes the ring, slams Orton and covers for two.

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Orton has Carlito in a Boston crab in the center of the ring. Carlito fights his way to the ropes and the ref breaks the hold. Orton stomps his way around Orton. Orton drops a knee into Carlito's chest for two. Orton backs Carlito into a corner and throws a bunch of punches. Orton stomps him down in the corner. Carlito is whipped hard and hits the mat. Orton covers for two. Orton gets a headlock on Carlito in the center of the ring. Carlito fights to his feet and suplexes Orton. Both are down for seven. Carlito throws some punches. Orton holds the ropes so Carlito's standing drop kick falls flat. Orton sets up for the RKO but is pushed off. Carlito hits a standing hurricanrana and then a high knee. Carlito covers for two. Carlito gets tossed into a corner but flips off over Orotn. He hits and enziguri and covers for two. Carlito flips off the ropes and nails Orton for two. Orton gets hung up on the ropes the hard way. Orton hits the RKO and covers for three.

- Winner: Orton

Video from SD! two weeks ago when Vince offers Lashley twice as much money as Trump. Lashley says no and Vince bitch slaps him. Last week on ECW Vince demands an appology. Lashley says he will apologize for not beating Vince down for putting his hands on Lashley.

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SD! Rebound - Khali attacks Kane out back and beats him down.

Masters is in the ring with chair in hand. No one comes out so Masters takes the mic from Lillian and says no one outback wants to do it so he has to find someone out there to do it. He tries to get Lillian to do it. She looks scared but Super Crazy runs out.
Crazy hits a dropkick and a couple slams before Masters is able to lock the masterlock on him. He tosses Crazy around like a ragdoll until the ref calls for the bell. Masters celebrates.

- Winner: Masters

Outback a limo pulls up and the driver gets out. He opens the door and Vince gets out. He smirks and swaggers. He looks at the limos side by side. He asks the guy if he's Trump's driver. The guy says he is. He asks if that's Trump's limo. He says it is. He tells the driver to tell Trump that Vince's is bigger than Trump's

Mick Foley does a promo for his book. He talks about Orton spitting in his face and his relationship with the Rock.

- Commercial

Video tribute to 'The Big Cat' Ernie Ladd.

Orton is outback with Edge. Orton says they're no longer tag partners, now they're opponents - at WM. Edge says he's won more ladder matches than anyone else in this upcoming ladder match. He's been in twelve ladder matches. He's undefeated at WM. Orton says the only reason Edge has never lost at WM is because he's never faced Orton. Not only is Orton younger, but he's better looking too.

Lillian tells us to look at the titan tron for a PSA. Someone is behind a news paper talking about the hair match at WM. It's the Rock and he gives all his opening call phrases. He says the answer is simple as to who will have their head shaved at WM. He says it's Vince. There's no way Vince and Umaga will be able to beat Lashley. Does Vince even know what Umaga means in Samoan? Rock is half Samoan. Umaga means 'shriveled up monkey penis'. There's no way Vince is going to beat Lashley with a shriveled up monkey penis. He goes on to do the rest of his catch phrases and about brings the house down even though he's not physically there.

- Commercial

Video of Ashley at her first Playboy signing. She was at Virgin Recods in NYC.

DX's music music hits and HBK comes down to the ring. Cena comes down to the ring to tag with him. Haas and Benjamin come out to face them for the belts.
Haas and Benjamin enter the ring and start pushing HBK and Cena. Cena and Benjamin end up being the two in the ring. Cena hits a suplex for two. Haas illegally gets his knee in Cena's back. Cena hits Haas and is attacked from behind by Benjamin. Haas tags in and scoop slams Cena for two. Haas throws a bunch of punches and then shoulders into Cena's gut in a corner. Cena throws Haas into a corner and then hits a bulldog.
HBK tags in and hits a flying forearm on Haas. Benjamin rushes in and runs into an inverted atomic drop. HBK slams Haas. Cena gets a blind tags and locks on the STFU. Haas taps out.

- Winners: HBK & Cena

Cade and Murdoch rush in and attack. Cade gets the upper hand on HBK. Murdoch tags in and beats HBK while Cade holds him. Cade tags in and covers for two. Cade hits a hard clothesline for two. Cade gets a bearhug on HBK. Cena wants to tag in but HBK is too far away. They exchange blows. Cade hits an enziguri but HBK is able to make it to Cena.
Cena takes down Murdoch who has tagged in. Cena hits a five knuckle shuffle and than up for an FU. HBK rushes in and hits sweet chin music knocking Murdoch from Cena's shoulders. Cena and HBK glare at each other. Cena then covers Murdoch for three.

- Winners: HBK & Cena

The cage slowly lowers around them.

- Commercial

Nitro covers Cena for two. Merury tags in and stomps Cena. HBK tags in and kicks Mercury in the face. Mercury lifts HBK and slams him face first into the cage side. Nitro tags in and covers for two. Nitro hits a neckbreaker on HBK for two. Mercury tags in and covers HBK for two. Nitro tags in and stomps HBK. Nitro scoop slams HBK and climbs. He tries for a corkscrew moonsault but HBK moves out of the way. HBK is not able to make it to Cena. Nitro tags out. HBK hits a clothesline on Mercury.
HBK is able to make it to Cena who tags in. Cena gets Mercury up on his shoulder and lawn darts him face first into the side fo the cage. HBK enters and tosses Mercury into the side of the cage and looks at Cena. Cena then tosses Mercury face first into the cage and looks at HBK. Cena gets Mercury up for the FU but HBK goes for the superkick and Cena drops Mercury. Cena and HBK glare at each other. Murcury gets to his feet and HBK hits sweet chin music on him. Cena hits the FU and covers for three. HBK and Cena are still glaring at each other.

- Winners: HBK & Cena

The cage raises and the other two teams re-enter and attack HBK and Cena. They both fight the guys off. Cena leaves the ring and returns with a chair. He has a chair poised to hit HBK in the back. Cade charges HBK who ducks and Cena swings the chair into Cade's face. They glare at each other some more.

- Commercial

Jeff Hardy comes dancing out to the ring. Edge comes out to face him wearing jeans. Jeff looks confused. Edge goes around the ring and gets a mic from Lillian and enters the ring to boos.
Edge says he'd love nothing more than to beat the hell out of him and show him the pecking order for the MITBLM. But they're in DC, home of the Wahsington Redskins. He'll be damned if he works in a city that promotes such racism. He does have a friend of Indian descent who will love to face Jeff tonight. Great Khali's music hits and he comes down to the ring. Jeff looks pissed.
Jeff tries to attack Khali but is knocked to the mat. Khali hits a big boot on Jeff. Khali picks Jeff up by the throat with both hands and slams him to the mat. He's standing over Jeff when fire erupts and Kane comes out.
Kane comes out with a chain in hand. A chain with a huge hook on the end of it. Looks like the same chain and hook from his movie. Edge runs off as soon as seeing Kane. Jeff then disappears. Khali leaves when Kane gets down there. Kane swings the chain and uses the hook to flip the announce table.

A woman is spraying Trump's hair. He asks if she does Vince's hair. She says she does. Trump asks if it's real or fake. She gets a real scared look on her face and says she'd 'rather not say'.

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The next person going into the Hall of Fame is Mr. Fuji. He was a five time tag team champ, but found greater success as a manager. A lot of wrestlers and managers talk about how great of a manager he was during the video.

Grisham is outback with Foley. Foley has his book in hand. Grisham says Foley's book is already a best seller. Foley makes a cheap pop. Grisham says he must be proud of his book. Foley says he is and the fans know how much work he puts into his books. Grisham says he doesn't keep his feelings quiet. Foley says he doesn't and won't hold back tomorrow night when he's on ECW.
Ashley shows up and wants to make a trade, a copy of her Playboy for a copy of his book. He says he will appreciate the cover but won't look inside. He opens his book and reads about how he loves the Divas but won't look at them naked. It just means so much to him that they think of him as a friend. He turns back around to Ashley who has the magazine held open showing off to Foley. Foley says that he can only say one thing, as his eyes bug out of his head. At that point Ron Simmons walks up and stares along with Foley. Of course Ron says... Damn!

The same woman is fixing Vince's hair. He asks her, objectively, who has better hair, him or Trump. Before she can say anything Coach steps in and says of course Vince's hair is much better. Vince tells him to leave because looking at him reminds him too much of Trump. Coach leaves and they go back to working on Vince's hair.

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WWE Rewind - Mickie getting her butt kicked by Melina last week in the Falls Count Anywhere Match for the WTB.

Melina comes out in blue and white cut out pants and matching halter. Torrie comes out in blue boy shorts with black trim and matching bikini top.
Torrie gets an armbar on Melina and then her arms behind her and a knee in Melina's back. Torrie flips over and bridges a cover for two. Melina fights back kicking Torrie in the gut a couple times in a corner. Melina backs up and charges. Torrie gets out of the way and rolls Melina up for two. Torrie gets hung up on the ropes. Melina slams Torrie and covers for two. Torrie pulls Melina's legs out from under her and covers for two. Torrie gets backed into a corner but gets out and kicks Melina. Melina gets flung by her hair and clotheslined. Melina rolls Torrie up and holds her shorts for three.

- Winner: Melina

Melina then hits a cheap shot on Torrie and climbs on top throwing punches. Mickie rushes out to save Torrie. Victoria rushes out and slams into Mickie getting her off Melina. Vic and Torrie leave the ring brawling and Mickie beats on Melina. Torrie re-enters and helps Mickie. Finally Melina gets rid of them and tries to get away but is attacked by Ashley who rushes the ring. Ashley spears Melina in the ring. Melina rolls from the ring but is tossed back in by Torrie and Mickie. Torrie and Mickie enter the ring to help Ashley. Torrie is tossed from the ring by Melina who is finally beaten down by Ashley and leaves the ring. Melina backs up the ramp holding her head scowling at Ashley who looks triumphant in the ring.

Vince is outback walking along and Edge approaches. Edge says he doesn't like that Lashley put his hands on Vince. He thinks Rated RKO should take care of Lashley. He thinks it should be Orton against Lashley tomorrow night on ECW, of course Edge will be in Randy's corner. But, if Orton doesn't show up tomorrow night for any reason he should be removed from the MITBLM. Vince agree with that too.

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Vince's music hits and he comes strutting down to the ring. Vince slips getting in the ring and gets all pissed off. He kicks the ropes and stomps around. The ring is set up with a large table and chairs on each side.
He takes a mic and says something about the fans laughing at him. But at WM they will be laughing at Trump. The crowd starts with Austin's 'What' thing. He calls the fans all jerks. He says Trump will be signing a deal that will make him a laughing stock of this world. Wrestling is Vince's world. He created WM. He will win because representing him is Umaga. Umaga comes down to the ring with Estrada. Umaga gets huge boos in the ring. Vince asks 'Where's The Donald?' He wouldn't be surprised if Trump got in his limo and headed out for fear of what he might have gotten himself into. He says we should see if Trump left or if he's willing to sign on the dotted line. He says Trump isn't coming out for fear of Vince's grapefruits and Vince's billionaire bitch slap.
Trumps music hits and he comes out with Candice and Maria, one on each side. They actually look classier than usual, better dressed, hair done nicely. Not at all trampy looking. (I like all the girls, please don't take that wrong.)
The fans like Trump and Vince tells them to shut up.
Trump tells Vince his grapefruits are no match for his Trump Towers. He tells Vince to hold Umaga back because he doesn't know what he will be dealing with at WM. Trump says Vince was scared the last time he was in the ring with his man. He then calls out Lashley. Lashley comes down to the ring and stands by Trump.
Vince tells Lashley to 'back off sonny, back off'.
Trump asks the crowd if they love Bobby. The fans give some pop, but probably more because it was against Vince and Umaga than for Lashley.
Vince asks if he can sign first. Trump tells him to go ahead.
"Austin, "chant.
Vince signs and says it will probably be the last contract Trump signs with hair.
Trump says he doubts it and smirks. He thinks Bobby will kick his guys ass. Trump signs the contract.
Vince says Trump can't get out of the deal.
Trump says he doesn't want to get out of it.
Vince says 95% of all the celebrities want Trump to gte his head shaved.
Trump says Travolta and 95% of the Hollywood celebrities want to see Vince's head shave. Trump says he'll see Vicne at WM and it will be painful.
Austin's music hits and he comes stomping down to the ring. Trump smiles and nods at Austin. Austin poses and then calls for a mic. "Austin," chant. Austin says there seems to be a difference off opinion. He asks for a hell yea if Trump will get his head shave when Vince wins - Small hell yea. Huge hell yea for Trump winning and Vince getting his head shaved.
Austin says he hasn't been formally introduced to Trump, and he's in Austin's ring. He introduces himself and tells Trump he likes his tie. He says he keeps seeing Trump on TV telling people they're fired. He will never fire Austin as Austin will never work for him. He needs to not piss off Austin in the ring, or he WILL kick Trump's ass. It doesn't matter if he's worth 2, 3, or even 8 billion dollars. If he pissed Austin off he'll give Trump an 8 billion dollar ass whooping.
Austin turns on Vince and ask why he's smiling. Austin says he didn't say anything funny. He then asks if Vince has a problem with bald people. Vince turns away from Austin and ends up looking at Lashley. Lashley glares at Vince. Austin talks about how Vince has always gone out of his way to make Austin's life a living hell. Austin goes on to say that there WILL be a winner and a looser at WM. Therefore someone will get their head shaved bald, not a crew cut, no one will get their ears lowered. Their head WILL be shaved. Austin then leaves the ring.
Vince says that what Austin was trying to say is that when Umaga beats Lashley then Vince and Austin will shave Trump bald. Vince leaves the ring with Umaga and Estrada.
As they walk up the ramp Trump stops him. Trump tells him to listen up. He's been watching Vince the past couple weeks. He's been watching Vince's shows all over the country. And the past couple weeks he's been showing Trump shaved bald. Well, he's had a little fun of his own, he has a picture of Vince. Up on the titan tron is a picture of Vince shaved bald. Trump turns to Lashley and tells him that he hears he's the best and he needs to take care of them at WM. Trump says Vince has been talking a lot of smack, so why doesn't Vince come back into the ring and they can have it out.
Vince heads for the ring and stops when he sees Lashley is still there. Trump tells Lashley to leave the ring and take care of Umaga. Trump TELLS Vince to get in the ring. Vince slowly climbs up and gets in the ring. Vince throws the chair out of the way and puffs up at Trump. Vince then pulls off his jacket and tosses it down. Vince gets closer to Trump and starts poking his finger into Trump's chest, grinning and acting all big. Trump puts his hands up in front of him and pushes Vince back. Vince falls back over the table and the chair on the other side of the ring. Vince is flopped on the mat looking shocked as Trump slowly and coolly exits the ring.

Biggest pop
Rock
Austin
Trump & Lashley
Foley
HBK
Cena

Biggest heat
Vince
Edge
Orton
Umaga & Estrada

I have a correction. I'm sorry to say I did not know who Nick Bockwinkle is and spelled his name wrong last week. I'm sorry for that.