The 2008 Heat Awards-Results
By Shaun Best-Rajah.com Reporter
The wait is finally over. Here are the (belated) results from the 2008 Heat awards, which are exclusive to Rajah.com, but recognised worldwide. Endorsed by superstars such as Victoria last year, thanks again to everyone that voted this year, including the one and only Todd Grisham. Here's your picks. Happy reading.
Best Jobber
2007: Christian York
2006: Colt Cabana
2005: None
Jeff McAllister 45%
Phil Atlas 17%
The Logan Brothers 17%
Flex 11%
JT Flash 7%
Mega 3%
Best Announcer/Commentator
2007: Lilian Garcia
2006: Jim Ross/Lilian Garcia
2005: Lilian Garcia
Lilian Garcia 55%
Todd Grisham 35%
Josh Mathews 10%
Best Cruiserweight
2007: Matt Hardy/Super Crazy
2006: Gregory Helms
2005: None
Paul London 56%
Super Crazy 22%
Brian Kendrick 22%
Best Diva
2007: Victoria
2006: Mickie James
2005: Trish Stratus
Mickie James 66%
Beth Phoenix 11%
Katie Lea 11%
Melina 6%
Ashley 6%
Best Newcomer
2007: Cody Rhodes
2006: Mickie James
2005: Carlito
Paul Burchill 35%
Beth Phoenix 25%
Katie Lea 25%
Drew McIntyre 10%
Ashley 5%
Best Guest
2007: Matt Hardy
2006: Carlito/Gregory Helms
2005: Christian/Chris Jericho
Carlito 27%
Santino Marella 14%
Beth Phoenix 14%
JTG 10%
Maria 10%
Shad Gaspard 5%
Mickie James 5%
Lance Cade 5%
Ashley 5%
Hardcore Holly 5%
Best Tag Team
2007: Paul London & Brian Kendrick
2006: Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch
2005: The Hurricane & Rosey
Paul London & Brian Kendrick 48%
Cryme Tyme 28%
Super Crazy & Hacksaw Jim Duggan 6%
The Highlanders 6%
Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes 6%
Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch 6%
Worst Heater
2007: Snitsky
2006: Hacksaw Jim Duggan
2005: Heart Throb Romeo/Snitsky
Snitsky 45%
Hacksaw Jim Duggan 27%
Highlander Robbie 9%
Jillian Hall 9%
Highlander Rory 5%
Maria 5%
Heat MVP
2007: Val Venis
2006: Shelton Benjamin
2005: Val Venis/Shelton Benjamin
Mickie James 25%
Brian Kendrick 20%
Cody Rhodes 20%
Paul London 10%
D.H. Smith 5%
Super Crazy 5%
Melina 5%
Carlito 5%
Lance Cade 5%
Most Underrated
2007: Charlie Haas
2006: Shelton Benjamin
2005: None
Super Crazy 22%
D.H. Smith 14%
Charlie Haas 14%
Paul London 10%
Lance Cade 10%
Hardcore Holly 5%
Carlito 5%
Trevor Murdoch 5%
Melina 5%
JTG 5%
Cody Rhodes 5%
Best Feud
2007: Cryme Tyme vs Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch
2006: Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch vs The Highlanders
2005: None
Paul London & Brian Kendrick vs
Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes 25%
Mickie James vs Melina 25%
Cryme Tyme vs Charlie Haas 20%
Charlie Haas vs Super Crazy 10%
Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs Charlie Haas 5%
Snitsky vs Val Venis 5%
Super Crazy vs D.H. Smith 5%
The Burchills vs Hacksaw Jim Duggan 5%
Best Storyline/Moment
2007: Ron Simmons 'Damn'
2006: Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch's running commentary
2005: Rob Conway vs Legends
Cryme Tyme's antics 38%
Charlie Haas and his mask 33%
Santino Marella's promos 11%
Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch show dissension 6%
Londrick's first promo as a team 6%
Jillian Hall's Heat dedication 6%
Worst Element
2007: Squash matches
2006: Raw recaps
2005: None
Jillian Hall's Heat dedication 32%
Raw recaps 28%
Squash matches 17%
Special editions 11%
The announcers 6%
Not enough Divas on show 6%
Best Match
2007: Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes vs Paul London
& Brian Kendrick vs The Highlanders
2006: Charlie Haas vs Akio
2005: Tajiri vs Kid Kash/Chavo Guerrero vs Rob Conway
Paul London & Brian Kendrick vs
Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes (25th May) 54%
Carlito vs Cody Rhodes (24th February) 17%
Brian Kendrick vs Charlie Haas (20th January) 11%
Super Crazy vs D.H. Smith (20th April) 6%
Lance Cade vs Brian Kendrick (24th February) 6%
Cody Rhodes vs Trevor Murdoch (30th March) 6%
Worst Match
2007: Hacksaw Jim Duggan & Super Crazy vs The Highlanders
2006: Rob Conway vs Hacksaw Jim Duggan/Goldust vs Snitsky
2005: None
Snitsky vs Hacksaw Jim Duggan (4th May) 22%
Val Venis vs Snitsky (20th April) 17%
Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs Santino Marella (1st June) 17%
Melina & Jillian Hall vs Maria & Ashley (20th April) 13%
The Highlanders vs Hacksaw Jim Duggan &
Super Crazy (20th January) 9%
Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs CK3 (18th May) 9%
Hacksaw Jim Duggan & Super Crazy
vs Flex & Mega (13th January) 9%
Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs D.H. Smith (6th April) 4%
I've decided against doing an all-time Heat awards as it would be just too big and broad. Apologies. Shaun.
If anyone wants to sound off, chew the fat or talk wrestling get in touch. Comments/praise/feedback/criticism/discussion points please direct to shaunmb1@hotmail.com.
