As the title says: “Discuss possible end to the series. I am one person who will not believe a “french” interview in which Michael apparently says he believes the show will end this season. Sarah(Sara) does not say the show ends, and only mentions she would like it to end on a high note. Do you honestly think the ratings being this low is a high note for them? I didn’t think so.

And here is the Michael video which has been the talks of things this past week. It is clearly hard to understand with the french talking overvoicing Michaels, but apparently he thinks the show will end. Do we even have a sense of when/where this interview took place? I don’t. There many be other sources, but I still don’t buy into this. If anything, remember when Michael stated last year there wouldn’t be a forth season? He was wrong.

And just another friendly reminder: Michael,Lincoln and Sucre all have seven year contracts for the show. Which after this season leaves three more years left to their contract. As for what the contract states? I don’t know. I just though I’d throw that factor out there. Don’t like it? Sue me. (please dont. lol)

RAW opens with Stephanie McMahon in charge for the evening. Stephanie as announced on WWE.com opened up RAW with a superstar forum where RAW stars could ask questions to Stephanie on the state of RAW after Adamle quit.

Randy Orton wanted to know why John Cena is getting the title shot at Survivor Series. Stephanie said that was Shane’s decision and Cena was a top contender before he got injured. Cody Rhodes wanted to know why Orton wasn’t suspended for punting Ted DiBiase. Stephanie responded by saying that the superstars are responsible for their own actions and made Orton vs. CM Punk on Raw in a 30 man lumberjack match. Santino had a question. He noted the presence of Acorn (Akon), and had a rap in that spirit. He turned a baseball cap to the side and commenced the rap, “My name is Santino and I’m from Europe/I like my pancakes with maple syrup. I lost my title to William Regal/His knee to my head should have been illegal. Now I’m healthy and it is vital/I want back my IC title.” He celebrated and told Regal this isn’t a restaurant but that he got served.

Stephanie told Santino he won’t get a shot by noting he had two rematches in Europe and lost. JBL wanted to know where Vince is, because he wanted to talk to Vince. Stephanie said Vince is out of the picture and she’s in charge. Shawn Michaels wanted to fight JBL. Shawn reminded us that superstars are responsible for their own actions and that he’s sorry for this and attacked JBL.

Kelly Kelly vs Victoria. The Raw women are wrestling the Smackdown women in a Survivor Series elimination match,. Kelly used a whirlybird, dropkick and handspring elbow. Victoria retaliated with a clothesline, back breaker and torture rack drop. Kelly then rolled up Victoria for the pin. Victoria jumped Kelly after the match and gave her the widow’s peak. Mickie, Jillian and Candice ran to the ring to scare Victoria away. As she was leaving Beth ran up behind her and threw her back in the ring. RAW Diva’s beat her up soon after.

Winner- Kelly Kelly

Batista vs Manu

Manu hit a Samoan drop, threw Batista into the post, applied a nerve hold, used a corner avalanche and hit a diving head butt. Batista cut him off with a spear and Batista bomb for the pin. After the match Rhodes thought about getting into it with Batista but decided against getting squashed again. Batista then said he has waited three years to beat up Randy Orton and he will do it at Survivor Series.

Winner- Batista

Backstage, Randy Orton reprimanded Cody Rhodes for not getting into the ring with Batista. Rhodes told Orton to keep talking, because that’s what Orton does best. They aired a video package on Evan Bourne and he came out on crutches to talk about his return. Mike Knox came out and starred at him a while.

Miz and Morrison vs HBK and Rey Mysterio. Michaels hit a baseball slide and pescado on Miz and Rey gave Morrison a tope. Rey hit a senton off the top and huracanrana on Miz. The heels gained control on Rey. Miz threw him into the post, and Morrison used an abdominal stretch and stomach breaker. Rey hit a dropkick and made the tag. Michaels came in with a flying forearm, inverted atomic drop, body slam and elbow off the top on Miz. Rey gave Miz a monkey flip and 619, and Michaels hit sweet chin music. However, Morrison snuck in a superkick on Michaels and Miz covered for the pin.

Winners- Miz and Morrison

Chris Jericho told Stephanie that everything will change when John Cena returns to Raw. He said that Cena is a bad influence, and that he will cause chaos and trouble. Thus, he concluded that he needs to retain his title. Kane and JBL met backstage. JBL said they are compatible as partners. Kane responded that JBL’s hobby is financial analysis and Kane’s is electrocuting groins with car batteries. Kane said that if JBL gets in his way there will be a mutiny.

CM Punk backstage said that the last few weeks have been frustrating. He doesn’t know why Orton kicked him in the head, but suspects it was to make a statement and it ended up ruining Punk’s miracle year. Punk said that with the lumberjacks, Orton won’t be able to go anywhere. Punk noted he hasn’t been handed everything; he has worked for it. Punk vowed payback.

JBL and Kane vs Cryme Tyme.

The heels gained control on JTG and didn’t let loose. Kane gave JTG a side slam and clothesline off the top. Kane was setting up for a choke slam but JBL tagged in, hit the clothesline from hell, and scored the pin. Backstage, Mike Knox jumped Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne and hit Bourne’s injured leg with a crutch.

Winners- JBL and Kane

William Regal and Matt Hardy fought to a double count out. Regal prior to the match complained about his reception. He said that the United Kingdom is more respected around the world than the United States because of its respect and loyalty. Both Hardy and Regal dropped the other on the apron, and threw the other into the barricade. They kept brawling and were counted out. They continued to brawl after the match was over, and had to be separated by officials.

Winner- Double Countout

Chris Jericho came to the ring for a promo. He put over his history, beating Steve Austin and the Rock on the same night to become undisputed champion. He said that is bigger than anything Cena has done. However, Jericho still needed more, so at Unforgiven he won the first ever scramble match. Recounting his recent wins. He said he is the best in the world and he won’t let Cena take what is his. Jericho said he would save Raw by taking out Cena.

Randy Orton vs CM Punk in a lumberjack match.

Orton worked over Punk. Punk came back with a swinging neck breaker, forearms, slaps, a spinning back fist and a high kick. He went for go 2 sleep but Orton hit a back breaker. Orton was knocked outside and Punk hit a crossbody off the top to the floor. In the ring Punk was distracted by Regal and Orton hit the RKO for the pin. After the match Orton went for the kick again but Batista stopped him with a spear. The lumberjacks then got in a big brawl.

Winner- Randy Orton

Show opens with Randy Orton coming to the ring. Orton said that last week Adamle slapped him then he demanded either Adamle be fired or Orton walks. Orton then said if you don’t think im serious. Watch me as Orton then left the ring and sat infront of the announcers table to start.

Hardyz vs Brian Kendrick and MVP

The Hardyz were successful early with double teams but the heels briefly took over. Kendrick hit a low dropkick and went for the Kendrick, but Jeff escaped and made the tag. Matt hit a bulldog and clothesline combination and a side effect on MVP. Matt went for the twist of fate but MVP escaped. MVP made the tag to Kendrick but the referee didn’t see it. As the referee escorted Kendrick from the ring, Matt and Jeff double teamed MVP with a twist of fate and swanton to score the pin.

Winners- Hardyz

8 Man over the top rope match for a shot at intercontinental championship

Priceless dumped Snitsky together, but then Ted DiBiase eliminated Cody Rhodes and Manu. Regal took out Jamie Noble. DiBiase got rid of JTG and then disposed of Shad. Regal then eliminated Ted to win the match

Winner and having Santino next week on RAW for Intercontinental title, William Regal Read the rest of this entry »

he following is from WWE.com:

Happy Birthday, Raw!
November 3, 2008

Forget the pointy hats. Leave the trick candles at home. But be sure to bring the noise. Next Monday night, Raw celebrates 800 episodes in impressive fashion with a three-hour special starting at 8/7 CT on USA Network. With all the chaos in the air, it promises to be one heck of a party.

Promising to kick the festivities into overdrive, World Heavyweight Champion Batista tangles with Chris Jericho in a Steel Cage Title Match. Last week, a bitter Jericho laid a heavy chunk of blame at the feet of Raw General Manager Mike Adamle for his losing the title to The Animal the night before at Cyber Sunday, unwilling to accept any responsibility for the defeat.

Will Batista be able to continue his momentum inside the sadistic structure? And just how far is Jericho willing to go to regain the gold?

In other Raw action, cocky up-and-comers The Miz & John Morrison convinced GM Adamle to arrange a tag team match between them and the legendary jesters of D-Generation X, Shawn Michaels & Triple H.

The Dirt Sheet duo has been antagonizing HBK and The Game for weeks now on their WWE.com video original program. Which of these two tandems will emerge victorious this Monday? And what type of birthday pranks might the WWE Universe expect from these two tag teams?

As for Adamle, his should be an interesting bash. After getting berated by Jericho last Monday night, the GM also took his licks from Randy Orton. The Legend Killer gave Stephanie and Shane McMahon an ultimatum: show up on this week’s special episode of Raw to fire Adamle or Orton himself is going to “walk.” Orton then questioned Adamle’s ability as a husband and a father. That went too far, and the GM slapped Orton across the face. A livid Orton stifled his rage and stomped out of the ring.

Will Stephanie and Shane McMahon heed Orton’s ultimatum, or has Adamle gained their confidence?

For the answers to these questions and more, be sure to join the three-hour Monday Night Raw party at 8/7 CT on USA Network to celebrate the show’s 800 episodes.

An upset Chris Jericho came out to start the show. He said that his title loss at Cyber Sunday was the biggest screw job in WWE history. Jericho claimed that Adamle wanted Batista to be champion and the fans helped achieve that goal. He said that Batista should be ashamed to call himself champion given he didn’t defeat Jericho.Jericho vowed to use his rematch clause on next week’s three hour Raw and reclaim the title.

Mike Adamle interrupted, and said that the title match next week would be a steel cage match. That feels a little repetitious given they did the same thing when CM Punk dropped the title to Jericho. Jericho stormed off.

Randy Orton then came out, and was mad that Adamle stuck him in the referee situation at Cyber Sunday which led to him getting the stunner. Orton called for Stephanie and Shane McMahon to fire Adamle next week, and said that if they don’t fire Adamle he will leave. Orton called Adamle spineless and a failure as an interviewer, commentator, general manager, father and husband. Ouch. Adamle slapped him, and Orton left. Read the rest of this entry »

We kick things off with Jericho and Adamle in Adamle’s office. Jericho is furious with Adamle for taking back control when it was his night. Adamle told Jericho that it was only temporary. Jericho told Mike he needed to protect his best asset. Mike reminded Jericho that if he didn’t put him in the Scramble match to begin with that Jericho wouldn’t even be champion. Jericho said he is going to call Shane and Stephanie but Mike Adamle told them that they turn their cell phones off during RAW. (lol)

Jericho then headed to the ring. Jericho pleaded with Shane and Stephanie to stop the fans from being able to vote for the special referee in the match. HBK then came out and told Jericho he’d like nothing more then to basically cost Jericho the World title. HBK attacked Jericho for a few minutes before Jericho slid out. Jericho grabbed the match and said since Batista and Jericho can pick each other’s opponents tonight that HBK will face Batista tonight. Read the rest of this entry »

The countdown clock begins to open RAW as our World Heavyweight Champion, Chris Jericho is the first out tonight. Chris Jericho tells us that Mike Adamle isn’t here tonight so Chris Jericho is in charge this evening. Chris said that he won the title match last night but that he was also disfigured. Jericho had a half a tooth missing from his brutal match with Shawn Michaels in the ladder match. Jericho proclaimed that he is threw with Shawn Michaels and that Shawn Michaels will have to face Lance Cade in a No-DQ match tonight.

Batista then made his way out to interrupt the champ. Batista told Jericho to countdown the days because that’s how many days Batista will take the World Title from Jericho. Jericho said that he will find a way to beat Batista and make sure Batista’s name is synonymous with failure. Batista gave Jericho 2 options but after 1 the 2nd option was Batista giving Jericho a spinebuster which he hit on Jericho.

During Break: Jericho said that Batista will have to put up his #1 contender spot against JBL and that he (Jericho) would be the special guest referee. Read the rest of this entry »

Batista vs Santino Marella Non-Title

. Santino brought back the Honk-a-Meter and then a graphic asserting he has more brain cells than Batista. He threatened to leave Batista in worse shape than the American economy. Batista just destroyed him with clotheslines, shoulder blocks, a spine buster and the Batista bomb. Santino really had no offense what-so-ever

Winner- Batista Read the rest of this entry »

Jim Ross fills in for Todd Grisham this week on commentary. The program opens with John Morrison & the Miz. The Miz was complaining about last week’s loss to Evan Bourne and blaming the loss on Rocky Ortiz. They then turned their attention to Teddy Long and complained about the quality of their opponents. They took a shot at the new talent initiative before Long came out. Long put new talent like Bourne over, leading Morrison to drop Braden Walker’s name and the “future endeavors” line. Long retorted by saying he’s had more hits than misses. Miz and Morrison wanted a tag match with Bourne and Ortiz tonight, but Long said that Bourne was not there. Ricky Ortiz then came out and wanted to fight. Teddy made a match between Miz and Morrison with the winner having to wrestle Ortiz immediately thereafter.
After the break, Ortiz did some flirting with Tiffany.

Finlay w/Hornswoggle v. Bam Neely

Chavo wasn’t there after getting attacked by Undertaker on Friday. Finlay landed an uppercut and a clothesline to start. Finlay did some work in the corner and hit his sit down splash. Finlay and Hornswoggle did a schoolboy on Bam on the outside. Bam turned the match around for a moment and hit a body slam on the floor. But back inside, Finlay took the edge with a swinging neckbreaker for a two count. He went to the second rope but missed. Bam went to a Boston crab which Hornswoggle broke up by coming in. As the referee sent Hornswoggle out, Finlay used the shillelagh for the win.
Winner- Finlay

Michelle McCool v. Maryse

This match is non-title. They did some cat fighting on the mat to start. On the outside, Maryse hit a clothesline. Maryse went to a rear chin lock on the mat. McCool made a comeback out of nowhere with a single leg dropkick and a neckbreaker to pick up a near fall. She then went to the second rope but was slammed off. Maryse then picked up the win with a DDT.
Winner- Maryse

Mark Henry and Tony Atlas then came out. Henry pointed out that he did not get pinned to lose the championship. He guaranteed victory and left after a short promo.
Mike Knox v. Chase Stevens

Knox hit a chicken kick, avalanche and knee drop to begin. He hit a nice short clothesline as Ross predicted that Knox will become ECW champion. He then won with the Knox out. Jack Swagger then came out as Knox left. Swagger hit the blue thunder bomb on the fallen Stevens prompting Tommy Dreamer to come out. Knox returned to corner Dreamer allowing Swagger to come in from behind and land the blue thunder bomb.
Winner- Mike Knox Read the rest of this entry »

After the past and present pictures of WWE superstars we head right into the arena where we see World Heavyweight Title where I don’t know if it’s lighting but it looks different. A ladder is placed underneath it and then Chris Jericho’s theme hits to begin RAW.

Chris is sitting on top of the ladder under the World Title. He talks about how HBK is trying to re-write history. He claims Michaels tricked Adamle into the World Title match and also claims that HBK has tricked the fans into thinking he revolutionized the ladder match. Jericho told us that we can’t trust HBK but you can trust him as he is an honest, good man and always tells the truth. Jericho said that he has won three titles in ladder matches and won more high profile ladder matches then Michaels has competed in. Jericho says he won’t wants to disfigure him which he has already done. HBK scarred up his back but he still walked out champion because he is better then Shawn Michaels. Jericho claimed that he will finish Michaels off at No Mercy.

Randy Orton’s music hits as he makes his way to the ring. Orton told Jericho that if he didn’t punt Punk in the head, Jericho wouldn’t be the World Champion. Randy Orton then said he will be the champion no matter who wins at No Mercy. Jericho then said that Orton talks trash that he can’t back up. Jericho then called Orton a dreamer and a big mouth. Jericho then threatened to attack Orton but Orton told Jericho he has an agreement with Adamle that he can’t be touch and that no one can touch him or they will be suspended. Jericho then wished Orton luck as Orton kept yelling things as Jericho walked off. Orton then told Jericho to take his ladder with him and threw it towards the ramp. The ladder stood up for a minute and I thought it would hit a fan.

CM Punk then came out looking none to happy. Punk went eye to eye with Orton which lead to him eventually slapping Orton a few times. Adamle then came running out and told them to stop it. Adamle told Punk that he didn’t respect his edict and for that Punk was suspended indefinately. This brought out Shane McMahon who said that usually he would respect Adamle’s demand but not tonight. Shane then said that since Punk is ready to wrestle he would wrestle Cody Rhodes right now. Shane then said that he knew what Adamle was thinking so he made a tag match for the main event with World Champion Chris Jericho and “Stockmaster” JBL vs HBK and Batista. Read the rest of this entry »

Smackdown intro welcomes us to this week’s edition of CW’s WWE Smackdown. Tonight we are live via tape from Nashville, Tennessee

WWE Unforgiven Rematch for WWE Diva’s Championship Match

Michelle McCool (C) vs Maryse

We start the match of with some good mat wrestling. This is already better then PPV match. Maryse then gets Michelle into a shoulderblock knocking her down. Maryse then poses like this is America’s Next Top Model. Both women are up and Maryse throws Michelle back via pulling the hair. Michelle then begins to gain a little momentum of her own as she knocks Maryse down and then nails her right in face with a sit down drop kick. Michelle after having her hair grabbed, decides to grab Maryse’s and proceeds to throw her by her hair. Maryse gets up and goes to charge at Michelle but Michelle pulls the ropes down and sends her to the outside. Michelle goes to follow up while Maryse is outside but Maryse swipes Michelle’s leg and she falls back first on the ring apron. Maryse then gets in the ring and follows up on the attack and gets back in the ring and lands punches on Michelle as she is down on the mat. Maryse then gets to work on Michelle more by applying a chin lock submission on Michelle. Michelle fights out of it and starts to go on the offensive. Michelle kicks Maryse in the face as Maryse tries to come back but Michelle gives her a hard clothesline knocking her down. Maryse gets back up and Michelle puts her back down with a drop kick. Maryse then slowly gets up but Michelle then comes off the ropes with a flying neck breaker. Michelle then picks up Maryse and hits a flap jack for the 3.
Winner- Still Diva’s Champion, Maryse Read the rest of this entry »

RAW Kicks off with the steel cage lowering from the ceiling. Lilian Garcia let’s us know that this match is a steel cage match for the World Heavyweight Championship.

Chris Jericho vs CM Punk for World Heavyweight Championship

Both men take turns trying to escape the cage. Punk hits a high knee and bulldog but Jericho escaped the Go To Sleep. Jericho applies an ankle lock on Punk but he escapes that with an enzuigiri. Jericho then went to work on Punk’s knee’s even applying an ankle lock. Jericho then puts Punk in the walls of Jericho but as he has him in the move Punk is still trying to escape the cage via the door. Jericho and Punk then traded a series of trying to escape the cage via the door. Jericho gets the advantage and went for lionsault but Punk got his knees up. Punk then takes control after a break and hits some kicks but Jericho sends Punk into the cage and then dropkick’s him into the cage. Jericho then went to escape the cage but Punk got Jericho and teased hitting the Go To Sleep off the top rope. Both men throw other’s head into the metal of the cage and fall to the canvas. Jericho went to escape via over the top again but Punk caught him with an electric chair off the ropes. Punk then took Jericho and starts throwing him into the cage numerous times but Jericho then raked Punk’s eyes. They both then headbutt each other as Jericho who was on the outside of the ropes falls backwards outside the cage to escape with the title.
Winner- Still World Heavyweight Champion, Chris Jericho

Backstage, Mike Adamle is with newest RAW roster member Dolph Ziggler who fans may remember as Nicky from the Spirit Squad. Adamle then leaves him to welcome in Chris Jericho. Adamle tells Jericho that he has an idea for his opponent at No Mercy. Jericho then tells Adamle that he is not a machine. Jericho says he faced Shawn Michaels in a non-sanctioned match, He beat Batista, Kane, Rey Mysterio and JBL in a scramble match, He fought Batista last week and just beat CM Punk. Jericho tells Adamle he needs to take care of his champion. Jericho then tells Adamle he has an idea.

Somewhere else backstage we see Kane. Kane turns around and he has his old mask on. Kane said he was forced to remove his mask and that he did it to appeal to the fans. Kane said that everyone hides behind masks. Kane said people hide behind happiness. Kane said when he attacked Rey Mysterio he was attacking everyone that hides behind their mask. Evan Bourne comes into the picture and basically kissed Rey’s butt and said he can’t wait til Rey beats him. Kane then laughed.

Candice Michelle vs Jillian Hall. Before the match Jillian singles a beautiful rendition of “Hound Dog” by Elvis.

Beth is at ringside for this match. Candice hits a springboard kick and goes to work on Jillian Hall. Candice gets a few good moves in on Jillian including a side slam. Jillian starts a little comeback and even hits a Samoan drop. Jillian then beats down Candice much to the delight of Beth. Jillian then sets up for a handspring elbow in the corner on Michelle but Michelle catches her and hits the candy wrapper for the 3.
Winner- Candice Michelle
Following the match Candice tells Beth to get in the ring. After a few seconds Beth starts to get in the ring but Candice dropkicks her back out of the ring as she taunts her.

JBL vs Tommy Dreamer

JBL goes to work early on Tommy Dreamer. JBL gives the normal punches, kicks, forearms to the back. Tommy tries to make a comeback but as he is going for a splash in the corner, JBL moves out of the way and hits a devastating clothesline from hell for the 3.
Winner- JBL

JBL grabs a chair and calls out Mike Adamle to make him the new #1 contender. JBL then got Randy Orton instead as he makes his way out. Orton then told JBL he can demand a title shot because it doesn’t matter when he is healthy he will just come back and take back his title. Santino and Beth then made their way down to the ring. Since Santino is not in action tonight I guess his consecutive I.C. title reign is safe. Santino then Orton that it was uncalled for, For what Orton said about him and Beth. Santino then told Orton to look at himself and said Orton is always hurt just like his daddy. Santino said his daddy had a cast on his arm for like 6 years. Santino then said his father is always healthy, Even when he had herpes he dealt with it well. Santino then demanded an apology from Orton for disparaging him, JBL then wanted an apology from Orton for interrupting him. Batista then made his way out to the ring. Batista said it was pathetic with all of them making promises that they couldn’t keep just like a politician. After a few words from everyone, Adamle came on the screen and said he would say who is the #1 contender at the end of the night. Batista wanted to set an example and jumped JBL, Batista then got jumped by Santino but he took him out. Orton and JBL leave the ring and after a few slaps by Beth, Batista hits a spinebuster on Beth leaving her on top of Santino.

Team Priceless (Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase and Manu) vs Kofi Kingston, Jerry Lawler and Good Ol’ Jim Haas

The heels worked over Lawler which isn’t great since they are in his hometown. Haas gets tagged in. He came in with punches, dropkicks and a Lou Thesz press. Haas hits a big splash cause he had a huge pillow or something taped around his stomach to make him look fat. Cody broke up the pin. Haas then gets caught off guard and Orton his the million dollar dream/leg sweep for the 3.
Winners- Team Priceless

JBL then went to Jericho’s lockeroom. JBL told Jericho he knows they are not friends. Jericho basically said during this whole segment that he isn’t investing in Merril Lynch or Lehman brothers and he’s surely not investing in any future JBL title shots.

Elsewhere, Batista went to Adamle’s office and wanted to know what the match was going to be. I guess Batista didn’t hear Adamle say that he will tell everyone at end of the show. Cade asked Batista what makes him #1 contender. Batista was going to beat him up but decided to leave instead.

Jamie Noble vs Paul Burchill

This match was shorter then my typing. Burchill really got in no offense which is a shame how he’s being used. Noble hit a various amount of moves including punches, kicks then applied an arm bar submission after coming from the outside of the ring and rolling through. Paul tapped quickly
Winner- Jamie Noble

After the match Layla came out and told Jamie she is glad she left him and that she left him for a man that will treat her with respect. Regal came out and all he said was that Layla didn’t want Noble she wanted Nobility.

Rey Mysterio vs Kane

Rey with a lot of hit and run moves early on as is smart when it’s big man vs little man match. Kane rolled Rey into the ring post. Kane went for a big boot and missed it and Rey hit low kicks and a bulldog. Rey came off the top but got caught by Kane. Rey then escapes Kane and hits an enzuigiri. Rey went for 619 but Kane gave him a hard clothesline for his effort. Kane then started kicking Rey in the corner repeatedly which left the ref with no decision but to call for the bell. Evan Bourne then ran in and they hit a lot of double team moves on Kane to knock him down. They leave the ring before Kane gets up. Kane is watching the 2 mouthing “ok”.

Chris Jericho then comes out for Adamle’s announcement. Jericho said that he gave Adamle a really good idea. Adamle then comes out and says Jericho’s idea was good so that at No Mercy Batista will wrestle JBL for the #1 contender spot. However the winner wouldn’t face Jericho that night instead Jericho had his own opponent. Adamle left and HBK came out. HBK told Jericho that they wrestled in a regular match and a non-sanctioned match. This time they will wrestle in a match where he (HBK) can take the World Title. 2 crew members then brought out of a ladder as Michaels climbed it. HBK told Jericho that World Title will be on the line in a ladder match.

ECW open rolls as we are Live on tape delay from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Tony Chimmel introduces the NEW E-C-W Champion, Matt Hardy. Matt comes out to a huge ovation as he looks extremely happy to be the ECW Champion. Matt thanks his fans for supporting him when he came to ECW. Matt said when he was drafted to ECW in June he hoped he would be the ECW Champion. Matt thanked his critics for doubting him and making him work even harder to prove them wrong. Mark Henry and Tony Atlas interrupt the celebration as Mark Henry says he is the World’s Strongest Champion. Mark Henry demanded a rematch. Tony Atlas took the mic and told Matt that if he ever puts his hands on him again they will have problems between them. Mark sucker punches Matt and puts him down. Mark goes to charge him but Matt pulls the ropes down and Mark goes to the outside. Tony tries to attack Matt but Matt ducks and kicks Tony in the gut and hits the Twist of Fate and takes his title and leaves the ring.

Evan Bourne vs John Morrison

These two men should have been in the ECW Scramble match on sunday. Bourne hit a sunset flip from the apron onto Morrison. Bourne then hit Morrison with a round kick for the 2. Bourne hit a huracanrana onto Morrison who was on the floor. Bourne hit a knee to put Morrison down after they got back in the ring. Bourne went to the second rope but got tripped by Miz. Morrison gave Bourne a submission in the middle of the ring. Bourne then tried to comeback but Morrison put him down again with a few strikes. Morrison hit a uranage into a back breaker followed by a Russian leg sweep for a 2. Morrison then tries on another submission move on Bourne but this time he fired back with a array of kicks and a huracanrana for a 2. Bourne went for a standing moonsault but Morrison kicked him right in the gut mid move. Morrison then went for a corkscrew moonsault off the top rope but Bourne moved out of the way. Bourne went to the top to hit the shooting star press but Miz go on the apron to distract him. Bourne hit a flying forearm on Miz landing on the apron. Morrison then caught the distracting Bourne with a springboard enzuigiri which turned Bourne inside out landing with his head hitting the apron very hard. Morrison dragged Bourne almost lifeless body into the ring for the 3.
Winner- John Morrison

“The All-American American” Jake Swagger (Jake Hager in FCW) vs Josh Daniels

Swagger took Daniels down and went to work on the ground on Daniels with a bunch of power moves and submissions. Swagger then hit a gut-wrench suplex and side slam. Swagger hit a back suplex into a power bomb or a blue thunder bomb for the 3.
Winner- Jake Swagger

In the back we see Finlay and Matt Hardy walking to ring with Hornswoggle. Ricky Ortiz interrupts and offers them a Ricky O Rally towel to which Hornswoggle takes it.

Matt Hardy and Finlay vs Mike Knox and Mark Henry w/Tony Atlas

Henry overpowers Hardy to begin and put him down with a clothesline. Henry hits the usual Henry offense and picked up a few 2 counts. Hardy gets back in the game and slipped out of a slam and tried for the Twist of Fate but Henry counters it. Henry set up for a splash but missed it. Knox gets tagged in and beats down Hardy a little more for fun. Hardy finally gets a tag to Finlay after Hardy counters an attack. Finlay hits a few clotheslines then he hit his finisher the celtic cross for a 2 as Henry stops it. Finlay then sends Knox to the floor. Knox gets back in thanks to Finlay and Finlay hesitated and Knox took the advantage with a kick to the chest. Henry tagged in and did a little damage on the mat and hit a huge elbow drop. Knox tagged in and did the same Henry did. Knox then goes for a knee drop but misses and allowed Finlay to tag in Matt. Matt came in a hit a clothesline and a bulldog off the second rope on Knox. Matt then hit Knox with a side effect followed by a moonsault onto Knox before Henry broke it up. Hornswoggle crawled into the ring with a shillelagh but ref stopped him. Finlay then had one of his own and whacked Henry with it sending him down and out. Matt then hit the twist of fate on Knox for the 3.
Winners- Matt Hardy and Finlay

Lillian Garcia is in the ring. Lillian welcomes the NEW World Heavyweight Champion, Chris Jericho. Jericho makes his way out to begin RAW. Jericho shows off the bruises on his body he got from the beating he took at the hands of Shawn Michaels the previous night at Unforgiven. Jericho reminds us that Michaels win over him the previous night doesn’t count because the match was non-sanction. Jericho says that Michaels didn’t win anything but that he won the World Title. Jericho told us that good things happen to good people. Jericho said he out smarted Batista to win the title. Jericho said he wants every one to respect how good he is and how better he is then Michaels.

Mike Adamle came out and congratulated Jericho on his title win. Adamle then said how it was right that CM Punk wasn’t able to defend his World Title but that he will get a chance to win the title next week. Adamle announces that CM Punk will have his return match next week against Chris Jericho for the World Title in a Steel Cage Match.

Beth Phoenix vs Mickie James For Womens Title

Candice Michelle is ringside as she will face the winner at No Mercy. Beth threw Mickie into the post and worked on her arm so she couldn’t deliver the DDT. Beth picked up Mickie by her arm and held her up to add pain to her arm. Mickie started to make a comeback as she hit a Thesz Press and a huracanrana. Mickie went to the top again but was knocked over and Beth caught Mickie by the legs and slammed her down onto the mat for the 3.
Winner- Still Womens Champion, Beth Phoenix

Candice vs Beth for Womens Title will happen at No Mercy.

William Regal vs Jamie Noble w/Layla

Noble hits a spinning head scissors on Regal. Regal then responded with an exploder suplex. Noble came back with an enzuigiri then tried to hit regal in the corner with a rolling somersault senton but Regal put his knees up as Noble went down. Noble rolled in pin and when he got up was caught by a running knee to the head by Regal for the 3.
Winner- William Regal. After the match Regal stood by the announcer table and walked to Layla who was sitting rinside. Regal put his arm out and Layla reluctantly took his arm and walk off with him.

Charlie Haas vs JBL

After JBL made his entrance, Charlie was heard yelling im in the trunk. When the limo driver for JBL’s limo popped the trunk and Charlie Haas came out dressed as JBL in his new stealing gimmicks gimmick. Charlie came out and made fun of JBL including his energy drink that JBL has out. JBL got a mic and told Charlie how dare he make fun of him. JBL has a resume people would dream up. JBL then said he deserves better then that and left the ring. Ref counted to 10 and that was it.
Winner- Charlie Haas Layfield.

Post match saw Batista and JBL had a discussion backstage. Batista thought Charlie Haas was funny pretending to be JBL. JBL said he and Batista are main eventers and they shouldn’t be disrespected. JBL said he has nothing in common with Haas. Batista agreed but not way JBL wanted to as he said that Charlie Haas won and JBL didn’t.

Rey Mysterio and Evan Bourne vs The Miz and John Morrison

We are informed that this match is part of the ECW/RAW Talent exchange. Faces worked over Miz to open the match. Rey ran off the ropes and Bourne caught in a reverse flip and threw Rey backwards onto Miz for a moonsault. Rey then flipped Bourne with a plancha into a huracanrana on the floor onto Morrison. Bourne went to the top but Morrison came back and knocked him off with an enzuigiri. The heels briefly worked on Bourne but he got the tag to Rey and Rey came in with a double springboard cross body. Morrison flipped Rey into Miz but Rey gave Miz a huracanrana. Rey followed that up with a somesault senton onto Morrison but was tripped by Miz when he went for the 619. Morrison went for a springboard kick on Rey but hit Miz instead. Rey hit a whirly bird then hit a 619 on Morrison. Bourne then went to top and hit a shooting star press onto Morrison for the 3.
Winner- Rey Mysterio and Evan Bourne

After the win Kane appeared on the screen. Kane said that he will face Rey next week 1 on 1. He told Rey that contrary to his promo earlier that Rey said he is not a victim and doesn’t know why Kane is after him, Kane said he chose Rey to be his victim. Kane said he chose Rey for special reasons then showed his old mask.

Randy Orton then came back after a commercial break. Randy said that is was a tragedy that he lost his title because of a collarbone injury. He contrasted that to CM Punk, who got lucky and then had karma catch up to him. Orton posited that he kicked Punk in the head at Unforgiven because he was concerned for his safety. He felt should thank him. Orton said he would have been exposed in the scramble and beaten repeatedly. Orton then said that Jericho owes him a thank you as well. He said when he is healthy he will take the title from Jericho. Orton was about to speak again but he was cut off by Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase and Manu. Cody told Orton that they were the reason that Punk was put down and not Orton. Manu told Orton that all 3 of their fathers were WWE hall of famers so that doesn’t make Orton any better then them. DiBiase said that what they did to Punk was impressive but Orton didn’t agree as he slapped the taste out of DiBiase’s mouth as he left the ring.

Ted, Manu, Cody vs Cryme Tyme and Kofi Kingston

The heels worked over Kofi with a Manu body slam then a DiBiase double foot stomp off the second robe. Shad was able to get a tag out of Kofi and hit a press slam on Rhodes and a power slam on DiBiase. Shad went to hit another move but Manu sneak tagged in and when Shad wasn’t looking Manu hit a side slam into a neck breaker for the 3.
Winners- Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase and Manu

Santino Marella vs Snitsky Non-Title

Prior to the match Santino told us that he was in his 3rd week as Intercontinental Champion. Mountie was champion for 2 days which makes Santino better then him by 19 days. Snitsky stormed out to start the match. Snitsky hit all his usual moves that being a clothesline, elbow drop and some punches. Snitsky went to hit a running boot into the corner on Santino but Beth pulled him out of the way and Santino rolled him up for the 3.
Winner- Santino

Batista vs Chris Jericho and John Bradshaw Layfield

This match was originally Batista vs Jericho but was later changed mid-match to handicap match. Unfortunately we weren’t reminded that JBL and Jericho fought earlier this year as recently as Royal Rumble. Heels worked over Batista but Batista charged back with clothesline. Batista went for the Batista bomb on Jericho but Jericho’s buddy Lance Cade got on the apron. Batista then sent Cade into the post. JBL hit the clothesline from hell just as Batista turned around. Jericho dove into the ring to cover Batista for the 3.
Winners- JBL and Chris Jericho

After the match JBL and Cade beat down Batista. They throw him into the ropes but Batista comes back and hits a double flying clothesline on Cade and JBL. JBL gets hit with a spear by Batista then a spinebuster on Cade. Batista then hits a Batista-Bomb on Cade as Jericho stands at the top with the World Title as we go off the air.

Killer Kowalski still shot opens the Show, Followed by Smackdown Opening.

Video recap of the Vickie/Undertaker feud which reminds fans that Vickie stripped Undertaker of World Heavyweight Title and banished him. Then we see a Vickie apology followed by last week where lights in her office went out and her screaming.

Smackdown Intro Rolls. Jim Ross welcomes us and announces a lumberjack match featuring HHH vs The Great Khali non title as the remaining 4 participants in the WWE Title scramble match at Unforgiven will be lumberjacks.

Triple H makes his way to the ring in the almost forgotten “King of Kings” theme. HHH says that in the scramble match he has an 80% chance of losing the WWE Title. Shelton Benjamin interrupts and tells HHH that he will be the new WWE Champion. Shelton says you need luck and talent and that he has the talent. Shelton mentions how he put down Jeff Hardy, MVP and Triple H last week and even showed the video of that happening. Triple H tells him that he is a good cheap shot artist. Triple H tells him if he wants to drop something then drop the mic and come to the ring and try his luck. Shelton is on his way to the ring but MVP interrupts. MVP says the “King of Bling” is better then the “King of King” and is better then anyone else in the scramble match. MVP and Shelton argue about altercations over the last 2 weeks. Shelton and MVP then look to go to the ring but Ezekiel and The Brian Kendrick hit the ring from the crowd and ambush HHH. Then Shelton and MVP join in to make it 4 on 1. Jeff Hardy runs down to make the save. Jeff clotheslines Kendrick over the ropes and his a mule kick on MVP before nailing Shelton with Twist of Fate. Hardy goes to top of Swanton Bomb but Big Zek cuts him off and crotches Jeff onto the turnbuckle. HHH comes back into picture with a chair and his Zeke over the back with it but it has no effect. Zeke and HHH have a standoff but Kendrick pulls Zeke away before it explodes.

R-Truth vs Bam Neely w/Chavo Guerrero.

Truth starts out with a few athletic moves to avoid Neely the bigger guy. Bam gets the upperhand with a few punches before laying him out with a clothesline. Bam applies a neck vice as Truth fights his way to his feet and goes back on the offense hitting a running corkscrew forearm. Bam sends Truth into the corner but Truth skins the cat in the corner and hits a missle dropkick. Bam gets to his feet and is bent over and Truth ends up hitting the axe kick for the 3.
Winner- R-Truth

Tazz tells us that Vickie will not be at the show tonight because Undertaker will. (Bet that changes)

Undertaker hits the ring. Taker tells us that anticipation of death is far worse then the death itself and that he’s going to let Vickie decide for herself. at Unforgiven he is coming for her soul. He wants her to think how it will feel when he wraps his hands around her throat and squeezes the life out of her and how she will feel when her cold body is placed in a coffin as he sets it on fire and she smells her burning flesh. Taker says he will descend to the fiery bowels of Hades where she can rejoin Edge. Taker promises Vickie her endless agony and an eternity in hell.

MVP vs WWE United States Champion Shelton Benjamin in a non title match.

Shelton tries some amateur take downs to begin the match. Shelton rides MVP before paint brushing him in the back of the head. MVP takes umbrage to it and slaps Shelton across the face. Shelton fires back with a double leg take down. Benjamin gets the better of it as MVP goes to the outside. Shelton comes out only to be met with a shot to the jaw. MVP gets Shelton back into the ring for a 2. MVP then applies a cravate. MVP nails Shelton with some knees to the head while still in the cravate and then releases the hold for a modified camel clutch. While MVP is on his back Shelton shows some leg strength by deadlifting MVP on his shoulders and tosses him off and then pulls MVP down onto his knees for an inverted backbreaker which looks more like rib breaker. Shelton pounces to the top but MVP has sinces moved and gets down and is met with a yakuza kick and gets a 2. Shelton is up and gets shoved back but Shelton surprises MVP with the Pay Dirt for the pin.
Winner- Shelton Benjamin

Maria is shown backstage getting some final make up touch ups when Maryse bumps into her. Maryse tells Maria she is going to go easy on her so there is no Wardrobe malfunction (please don’t go easy).

Maria vs “#1 Contender for Diva’s Championship” Maryse

Maria quickly with a spear. Cat fighting begins. Maryse with the advantage with a clothesline. Maryse then hits a double leg from behind and rolls up Maria up into a camel clutch. Maria eventually with a comeback but misses a clothesline off the top rope. Maryse catches Maria by surprise and it’s a DDT for the 3. Maryse walks up the ramp and is met by Michelle McCool her opponent on Sunday. Maryse and McCool have a stare down until Maryse flips her hair into Michelle’s face and walks off.
Winner- Maryse

Jeff Hardy vs The Brian Kendrick w/Ezekiel Jackson.

Jeff with the early jump on Brian and hits some fast paced offense. Hardy goes for the mule kick but Brian moves out of the way and then follows up on Hardy with a leaping enzugiri. Brian then catches Jeff with a leg lariat and applies a camel clutch. Brian isn’t successful with the submission so he went for a running splash into the corner but Jeff moved out of the way. Hardy went for a jackbreaker which was blocked and Brian cut him with his knee’s to Jeff’s face. Kendrick was looking to follow up but Hardy caught him with a hooking lariat and followed that up with a sit-out gordbuster and then lifted Kendrick up for a powerbomb but just released him over his head for a throw. Hardy was looking for twist of fate but Brian was too close to the ropes and pulled himself outside. Hardy hit a dropkick on Brian then a pescado to the outside. As Jeff went to get back into the ring, Zeke grabbed Jeff and threw him into the barricade. Jeff then rolled himself back into the ring but Brian Kendrick followed it up by hitting The Kendrick for the 3.
Winner- The Brian Kendrick

A man is shown wheeling a wheel chair to a limo. The limo opens up and Vickie comes out. Vickie says she didn’t ask for the wheel chair cause she doesn’t need it. Vickie walks off but not before telling the man to get the cars out of the parking garage.

Super Crazy vs Ryan Braddock

Super Crazy wins with a moonsault in 90 seconds. Seriously i don’t think there was 2 moves.
Winner- Super Crazy

Kozlov comes out and just kicks Crazy out of the ring. Kozlov demands more competition. Big Show hits the ring and Show is there to give him more competition. As they were about to have at it. Vickie interrupts. Vickie makes Kozlov get out of the ring. Vickie lectures Show and tells him that if he interrupts another match he will be fined and suspended. Vickie told Show to take the rest of the night off. Vickie talks to Undertaker, She tells him that she tried to apologize and that she will not be scared or threatened. She told Taker that he will have until Unforgiven on Sunday to apologize to her (good luck). She says that going to hell won’t bother her because She has been to places that will make it look like a vacation.

Brie Bella vs Victoria

In a rematch from last week. Victoria controlling early on and mostly throughout the match. Brie would come back and got tossed to the outside by Victoria. Victoria went after Brie but she slid under the ring. Brie’s twin sister came out from another end of the ring. Back in the ring Victoria charges the twin but got kicked in the gut for her troubles and rolled up for the 3.
Winner- Brie Bella

Eve was joined backstage by Triple H and she asked him what his greatest concern was. He said global warming and the economy, but in this case, it’s just another day at the office when you’re the WWE champion. Jeff Hardy came into the scene and Triple H wanted to know if anyone on the show could finish a sentence. Jeff apologized for interrupting his “promo” but wanted to let HHH know that at Unforgiven, he has a big problem, him (Jeff Hardy). Triple H said that Hardy knows a lot about problems and said Hardy has 2 strikes against him…3 strikes, and he’s out of the game.

Triple H vs The Great Khali in a lumber jack match with other 4 Scramble participants ringside.

Triple H tried to punch Khali but is quickly over powered and Khali takes control. Some slow moves by Khali. Khali gets HHH down and applies a nerve hold. HHH fights out but everytime he tried to get offense on Khali, Triple H would get cut off. Triple H was thrown to the outside and Kendrick, MVP and Shelton ganged up on him to beat him down. Jeff Hardy then attacks the other lumberjacks who are attacking HHH. Shelton and MVP then double team Jeff and throw him into barricade head and neck first. Triple H is back in the ring and Khali its a tree slam but only gets 2. Triple H finally gets on track with a face buster and a tackle off the middle turnbuckle. HHH backs up into the ropes but MVP pulls Triple H to the outside. The heels again start to beat on Triple H but Jeff comes running across the ring and swan dives onto the other lumberjacks. Brian survived the attack and went to throw HHH into ring steps but it was countered and Brian went into the steps. Triple H is back in the ring and hits a spinebuster on Khali. He went for the pedigree but it was countered. Khali then locks in the vice crib as HHH is in pain. Triple H then stomps on Khali’s feet to break the move and hits the pedigree after ducking a Khali punch for the 3.
Winner- Triple H

Jeff comes into the ring to congratulate Trips. Trips then raises the title and turns around into a twist of fate by Jeff as Jeff stands above him and we close out.

Unforgiven Predictions

Diva’s Championship: Michelle McCool (C) vs Maryse
Winner- McCool

World Tag Team Titles: Cryme Tyme vs Team Pricess
Winner- New Tag Champs, Cryme Tyme

ECW Championship Scramble: Mark Henry (C) vs Finlay vs Miz vs Chavo Guerrero vs Matt Hardy
Winner- Mark Henry

WWE Title Scramble: Triple H (C) vs The Brian Kendrick vs Shelton Benjamin vs MVP vs Jeff Hardy
Winner: Triple H

World Title Scramble: CM Punk (C) vs Batista vs Kane vs Rey Mysterio vs JBL
Winner: New World Champion, Batista

Non-Sanctioned: Chris Jericho vs HBK
Winner- HBK