On this day in history in ....

1962 - Almost a year before their famous WWF World Title match, Bruno Sammartino defeats Buddy Rogers for the NWA World Heavyweight Title in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. However, Sammartino refused to accept the championship since Rogers was injured, and the title remained with Rogers.

1975 - Jose Rivera & Ciclon defeated Pierre & Michael Martel in Caguas, Puerto Rico for the WWC North American Tag Team Title.

1977 - Antonio Inoki defeats kickboxer Eddie Everett in Tokyo, Japan at Budokan Hall in the fifth round of a Wrestler vs. Kickboxer match via knockout.

1984 - New Japan Pro Wrestling ran Sumo Hall in Tokyo, Japan, with Antonio Inoki defeating Riki Choshu in a highly anticipated singles match.

1985 - Harley Race defeats Jerry Blackwell in St. Louis, Missouri for the NWA Missouri Heavyweight Title. This marked the record setting seventh and final Missouri Title run for Race. The belt would be vacated when Jim Crockett Promotions purchased the Missouri territory.

1991 - Takako Inoue & Mariko Yoshida defeats Esther & Cynthia Moreno for the All Japan Women's Tag Team Title in Tokyo, Japan.

1992 - Ron Simmons defeats Big Van Vader in Baltimore, Maryland to win the WCW World Heavyweight Title.

1993 - Luna Vachon defeats Miss Texas (Jacqueline) in Memphis, Tennessee for the USWA Heavyweight Title, ending Miss Texas' fifth and final run with the belt.

1996 - Guerrero de la Muerte defeats Mascara Magica in Mexico City, Mexico to win the CMLL World Welterweight Title.

1998 - ECW holds their Heatwave Pay-per-view in the Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio. ECW World Champion Shane Douglas, out of action with an arm injury, did color commentary with announcer Joey Styles for the show. Here are the results of the show:
- In a dark match, Balls Mahoney & Axl Rotten defeated the FBI (Tracey Smothers & Little Guido).
- Justin Credible defeated Jerry Lynn.
- Chris Candido defeated Lance Storm.
- Masato Tanaka defeated Mike Awesome.
- ECW World Tag Team Champions Sabu & Rob Van Dam defeated Hayabusa & Jinsei Shinzaki when Sabu pinned Shinzaki.
- FTW Champion Taz defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via submission in a Falls Count Anywhere match.
- Tommy Dreamer, The Sandman, & Spike Dudley defeated Buh Buh Ray, D-Von, & Big Dick Dudley.

1999 - The Monday Night Wars continued, with WWF getting the win this week. WWF Monday Night Raw, headlined by Steve Austin vs. Undertaker in a no-contest, D'Lo Brown defeating Jeff Jarrett for the Intercontinental Title, and Edge defeating Gangrel in a Bloodbath match, earned a 5.9 rating. WCW Monday Nitro, headlined by Chris Benoit defeating Dallas Page, Vampiro defeating Eddie Guerrero, and Sting & Bill Goldberg defeating Rick Steiner & Sid Vicious via DQ did a 3.1.

2007 -

2008 - Ric Flair was released, at his request, from WWE after retiring, choosing to instead work outside of the company doing appearances.

2007 - Jimmy Rave, who was under contract to Ring of Honor, parted ways with the company and will no longer be working for ROH or its sister promotion Florida's Full Impact Pro.

2007 - WWE Released their second quarter results. Here they are.

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Reports 2007 Second Quarter Results


STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:WWE - News) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2007. Revenues totaled $137.5 million as compared to $119.3 million in the prior year quarter. Operating income was $9.7 million as compared to $21.4 million in the prior year quarter. Net income was $7.0 million, or $0.10 per share, as compared to $14.7 million, or $0.21 per share, in the prior year quarter. Earnings in the quarter were negatively impacted by a $15.7 million impairment charge related to our revised performance expectations of our feature film "The Condemned".

Excluding the impairment charge discussed above, operating income would have been $25.4 million as compared to $21.4 million in the prior year quarter, representing a 19% increase. Net income would have been $16.9 million, or $0.23 per share, in the current quarter as compared to $14.7 million, or $0.21 per share, in the prior year quarter.

"We achieved a broad-based 15% revenue increase, posting higher revenues across all key business lines in the current quarter. In addition to the top line growth, we achieved EBITDA of approximately $12.0 million, or $27.7 million excluding the film impairment. This $27.7 million represents an 18% increase over the prior year quarter," said Linda McMahon, Chief Executive Officer.

"Live and Televised revenues were driven by the success of WrestleMania® which set WWE® records for both the number of pay-per-view buys and gross ticket sales. Consumer Products revenues increased 29% over the prior year quarter, reflecting improvements in our home video, licensing and magazine publishing businesses. Digital Media revenues, which were up 30% over the prior year quarter, also benefited from new partnerships, particularly for wireless content," concluded Mrs. McMahon.

Results By Business Segment

The following chart reflects net revenues and profit contribution by segment for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and June 30, 2006. (Dollars in millions)

Three Months Ended June 30, June 30, Net Revenues 2007 2006 -------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- Live and Televised Entertainment $ 102.9 $ 92.6 Consumer Products 26.4 20.4 Digital Media 8.2 6.3 WWE Films - - Total $ 137.5 $ 119.3 Three Months Ended June 30, June 30, Profit Contribution 2007 2006 -------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- Live and Televised Entertainment $ 33.4 $ 33.0 Consumer Products 15.8 10.9 Digital Media 3.7 2.4 WWE Films (15.9) - --------- --------- Total profit contribution $ 37.0 $ 46.3 ========= ========= Profit contribution margin 27% 39% --------- ---------

Live and Televised Entertainment

Revenues from our Live and Televised Entertainment businesses were $102.9 million for the current quarter as compared to $92.6 million in the prior year quarter, representing an 11% increase.

Live Event revenues were $ 30.1 million as compared to $25.1 million in the prior year quarter, primarily due to an increase in the number of international events as well as an increase in attendance at our North American events.

-- There were 84 events, including 26 international events, during the current quarter as compared to 85 events, including 17 international events, in the prior year quarter. -- North American average attendance was approximately 6,900 in the current quarter as compared to 5,800 in the prior year quarter, an increase of 19%, which represents our tenth consecutive quarter in which average attendance has increased as compared to the prior year quarter. The average ticket price for North American events was approximately $46.00 in the current quarter as compared to $42.00 in the prior year quarter. Revenue related to our pay-per-view events increased by approximately $3.1 million, reflecting the success of our WrestleMania 23 event which was attended by more than 80,000 fans and generated $5.4 million in ticket sales.

Pay-Per-View revenues were $39.8 million as compared to $38.1 million in the prior year quarter. There were five pay-per-view events produced in each quarter.

The details for the number of buys (in 000s) are as follows:

Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Events (in chronological order) June 30, 2007 June 30, 2006 -------------------------------- ------------------ ------------------ WrestleMania(R) 1,188 958 Backlash(R) 194 213 Judgment Day(R) 242 238 One Night Stand(R) 186 294 Vengeance(R) 243 339 ------------------ ------------------ Prior events 51 185 ------------------ ------------------ Total 2,104 2,227

The North American retail price of our pay-per-view events, excluding WrestleMania, was increased to $39.95 from $34.95 beginning with the One Night Stand event in 2006. The North American retail price of WrestleMania was $49.95 in both the current and prior year. The buys reported for WrestleMania 23 represent the most buys ever generated by a WWE pay-per-view event.
Venue Merchandise revenues were $5.4 million as compared to $5.2 million in the prior year quarter, primarily reflecting the increase in North American attendance and an increase in per capita spending by our fans of approximately $1.00 to $12.75 in the current quarter.
Television Rights Fees revenues were $23.9 million as compared to $20.8 million in the prior year quarter. This increase is primarily due to the rights fees received from our ECW® telecasts in the current quarter, which began airing on the SCI FI Channel in June, 2006.
WWE 24/7(TM) revenues were $1.3 million as compared to $0.7 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues reflects the growth in the number of subscribers for our video-on-demand program.

Consumer Products

Revenues from our Consumer Products businesses were $26.4 million versus $20.4 million in the prior year quarter, representing a 29% increase.
Home Video net revenues were $14.8 million as compared to $12.1 million in the prior year quarter. We shipped over 310,000 DVD units of WrestleMania 23, which represented our best selling title in the current quarter. In addition, we shipped a combined 215,000 DVD units for the two releases of The Ladder Match and Ric Flair and the Four Horsemen in the current quarter.
Licensing revenues were $7.7 million as compared to $5.2 million in the prior year quarter, primarily reflecting increases in toy and apparel related sales. Revenues related to toy sales and apparel increased by approximately $2.4 million as compared to the prior year quarter.
Magazine publishing net revenues were $3.7 million as compared to $ 3.0 million in the prior year quarter, representing a 23% increase. In the current quarter we published 3 issues as compared to 7 issues in the prior year quarter. In July 2006 we began publishing WWE Magazine, which replaced our two former magazines, Raw® and SmackDown®.

Digital Media

Revenues from our Digital Media related businesses were $8.2 million as compared to $6.3 million in the prior year, representing a 30% increase.
WWE.com revenues were $4.6 million as compared to $2.9 million in the prior year quarter, reflecting additional revenues from sales of advertising and our wireless content.
WWEShop revenues were $3.6 million as compared to $3.4 million in the prior year quarter, primarily due to a 3% increase in the number of orders processed during the current quarter. The average amount spent by our customers per order was approximately $51.00.

WWE Films

WWE does not participate in any revenues associated with our film projects until the print and advertising costs incurred by our distributors have been recouped and the results have been reported to us. Accordingly, no revenues have been recorded to date for the three feature films released to date. After the recording of our $15.7 million asset impairment for "The Condemned", we have approximately $39.3 million of capitalized film production costs on our balance sheet as of June 30, 2007.

Profit Contribution (Net revenues less cost of revenues)

Profit contribution was $37.0 million in the current quarter as compared to $46.3 million in the prior year quarter while the profit contribution margin was approximately 27% as compared to 39% in the prior year. Excluding the impact of the $15.7 million feature film asset impairment discussed above, the profit contribution margin would have been consistent with the prior year quarter. Improved margins from our live events, home video and digital media businesses were offset by increased pay-per-view and television production costs. These costs reflect the staging of WrestleMania 23 in a large stadium and producing four television shows from international locations as compared to two in the prior year.

Selling, general and administrative expenses

SG&A expenses were $25.0 million for the current quarter as compared to $23.0 million in the prior year quarter, primarily reflecting increased staff related costs.

EBITDA

EBITDA for the current quarter was approximately $12.0 million, or $27.7 million excluding the film impairment, as compared to $23.4 million in the prior year quarter.

Summary Results for the Six Months Ended

Total revenues through the six months ended June 30, 2007 were $244.9 million as compared to $214.4 million in the prior year period. Operating income for the current period was $30.3 million versus $35.7 million in the prior year period. Net income was $22.2 million, or $0.31 per share, as compared to $24.1 million, or $0.34 per share, in the prior year period. As discussed above, the current year results reflect the $15.7 million asset impairment for "The Condemned".

Excluding the impairment charge discussed above, operating income would have been $46.0 million as compared to $35.7 million in the prior year period, representing a 29% increase. Net income would have been $32.2 million, or $0.45 per share, in the current period as compared to $24.1 million, or $0.34 per share, in the prior year period.

The following chart reflects net revenues and profit contribution by segment for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and June 30, 2006. (Dollars in millions)

June 30, June 30, Net Revenues 2007 2006 ---------------------------------------------------- -------- -------- Live and Televised Entertainment $ 165.9 $ 153.9 Consumer Products 63.8 49.3 Digital Media 15.2 11.2 WWE Films - - -------- -------- Total $ 244.9 $ 214.4 ======== ========

June 30, June 30, Profit Contribution 2007 2006 ---------------------------------------------------- -------- -------- Live and Televised Entertainment $ 57.1 $ 56.8 Consumer Products 39.4 29.4 Digital Media 5.7 3.8 WWE Films (15.9) - -------- -------- Total profit contribution $ 86.3 $ 90.0 ======== ======== Profit contribution margin 35% 42% -------- --------

Live and Televised Entertainment

Revenues from our Live and Televised Entertainment businesses were $165.9 million for the current period as compared to $153.9 million in the prior year, an increase of 8%.

June 30, June 30, 2007 2006 -------- -------- Pay-Per-View $55.6 $55.2 Live Events $48.3 $42.1 Venue Merchandise $10.6 $ 9.6 Television Rights Fees $45.8 $41.5 Television Advertising $ 2.2 $ 3.7 WWE 24/7 $ 2.3 $ 1.0

Consumer Products

Revenues from our Consumer Products businesses were $63.8 million versus $49.3 million in the prior year, an increase of 29%.

June 30, June 30, 2007 2006 -------- -------- Home Video $ 28.2 $ 24.5 Licensing $ 28.3 $ 18.5 Magazine Publishing $ 6.6 $ 6.0

Digital Media

Revenues from our Digital Media related businesses were $15.2 million as compared to $11.2 million in the prior year, an increase of 36%.

June 30, June 30, 2007 2006 -------- -------- WWE.com $7.4 $5.1 WWE Shop $7.8 $6.1

Profit Contribution (Net revenues less cost of revenues)

Profit contribution was $86.3 million in the current period as compared to $90.0 million in the prior year period while the profit contribution margin was approximately 35% in the current year as compared to 42% in the prior year period. Excluding the impact of the $15.7 million feature film asset impairment discussed above, the profit contribution margin would have been consistent with the prior year period. Improved margins from our home video and digital media businesses were offset by increased pay-per-view and television production costs. These costs reflect the staging of WrestleMania 23 in a large stadium and producing four television shows from international locations as compared to two in the prior year.

Selling, general and administrative expenses

SG&A expenses were $51.4 million for the current period as compared to $50.0 million in the prior year period.

EBITDA

EBITDA was for the current period was approximately $34.9 million, or $50.6 excluding the film impairment, as compared to $40.1 million in the prior year period.

Cash Flows

Net cash provided by operating activities was $48.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to $21.0 million in the prior year period.

Business Outlook

In lieu of providing specific financial guidance, we have expanded the depth of our business metrics, and made these available to investors on a monthly basis on our corporate website - corporate.wwe.com. Additionally, as a specific point of reference, the Company has targeted 2007 EBITDA growth of approximately 12% over the prior calendar year for the payout of management bonuses.

Note: World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. will host a conference call on August 2, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss the Company's earnings results for the second quarter of 2007. All interested parties can access the conference call by dialing 800-795-1259 FREE (conference ID: WWE). Please reserve a line 15 minutes prior to the start time of the conference call. A presentation that will be referenced during the call can be found at the Company web site at corporate.wwe.com. A replay of the call will be available approximately three hours after the conference call concludes, and can be accessed at corporate.wwe.com.

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE - News) is an integrated media and entertainment company headquartered in Stamford, Conn. Additional information on the Company can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.

Trademarks: All World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, and logos are the exclusive property of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. ECW is a trademark of WWE Libraries, Inc. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the conditions of the markets for live events, broadcast television, cable television, pay-per-view, Internet, feature films, entertainment, professional sports, and licensed merchandise; acceptance of the Company's brands, media and merchandise within those markets; uncertainties relating to litigation; risks associated with producing live events both domestically and internationally; uncertainties associated with international markets; risks relating to maintaining and renewing key agreements, including television distribution agreements; and other risks and factors set forth from time to time in Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially from those currently expected or anticipated.

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Consolidated Income Statements (in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2007 2006 2007 2006 ------------------------------------------- Net revenues $ 137,511 $ 119,339 $ 244,902 $ 214,417 Cost of revenues 100,524 72,955 158,621 124,375 Selling, general and administrative expenses 25,008 22,979 51,369 49,973 Depreciation and amortization 2,252 2,038 4,604 4,412 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Operating income 9,727 21,367 30,308 35,657 Investment income, net 1,681 1,806 3,979 3,804 Interest expense 126 138 234 280 Other (expense) income, net (60) 13 346 997 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income before income taxes 11,222 23,048 34,399 40,178 Provision for income taxes 4,176 8,381 12,215 16,057 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income $ 7,046 $ 14,667 $ 22,184 $ 24,121 ========== ========== ========== ========== Earnings per share - basic and diluted: Net income $ 0.10 $ 0.21 $ 0.31 $ 0.34 Shares used in per share calculations: Basic 71,307 71,176 71,041 69,952 ========== ========== ========== ========== Diluted 72,145 71,397 71,411 70,409 ========== ========== ========== ==========

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets (dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) As of As of June 30, December 31, 2007 2006 ------------ ------------ ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and equivalents $ 82,367 $ 86,267 Short-term investments 183,789 161,889 Accounts receivable, net 54,608 52,113 Inventory, net 3,309 3,049 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 19,856 13,803 ------------ ------------ Total current assets 343,929 317,121 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET 66,678 67,972 FEATURE FILM PRODUCTION ASSETS 39,273 53,560 INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET 2,761 3,328 OTHER ASSETS 13,557 11,304 ------------ ------------ TOTAL ASSETS $ 466,198 $ 453,285 ============ ============ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Current portion of long-term debt $ 894 $ 862 Accounts payable 14,890 14,909 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 31,272 25,837 Deferred income 18,660 20,166 ------------ ------------ Total current liabilities 65,716 61,774 LONG-TERM DEBT 5,345 5,800 NON-CURRENT TAX LIABILITY 11,130 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Class A common stock 236 231 Class B common stock 479 479 Additional paid-in capital 298,441 286,985 Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,551 666 Retained earnings 83,300 97,350 ------------ ------------ Total stockholders' equity 384,007 385,711 ------------ ------------ TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 466,198 $ 453,285 ============ ============

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2007 2006 --------- --------- OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 22,184 $ 24,121 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Write-off of feature film production assets 15,919 - Revaluation of warrants (117) (714) Depreciation and amortization 4,604 4,412 Realized loss on sale of investments 730 1,029 Amortization of investment income (247) (776) Stock compensation costs 4,218 2,795 Provision for doubtful accounts (573) 101 Provision for inventory obsolescence 1,090 1,119 Benefit for deferred income taxes (1,636) (1,754) Excess tax benefit from stock-based payment arrangements (795) (1,475) Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (1,923) 75 Inventory (1,350) (1,658) Prepaid expenses and other assets 3,508 3,156 Feature film production assets (1,631) (10,737) Accounts payable (18) (1,654) Accrued expenses and other liabilities 6,070 4,298 Deferred income (1,259) (1,299) --------- --------- Net cash provided by operating activities 48,774 21,039 --------- --------- INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of property and equipment (2,578) (4,629) Purchase of other assets (166) (2,264) Purchase of short-term investments (79,695) (20,154) Proceeds from sales or maturities of short-term investments 57,275 101,615 --------- --------- Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (25,164) 74,568 --------- --------- FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Repayments of long-term debt (422) (391) Dividends paid (34,214) (33,583) Issuance of stock, net 438 305 Proceeds from exercise of stock options 5,893 12,753 Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation arrangements 795 1,475 --------- --------- Net cash used in financing activities (27,510) (19,441) --------- --------- NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (3,900) 76,166 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 86,267 101,314 --------- --------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 82,367 $ 177,480 ========= =========

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Supplemental Information - EBITDA (dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2007 2006 2007 2006 --------------------------------------- Net income reported on U.S. GAAP basis $ 7,046 $ 14,667 $ 22,184 $ 24,121 Provision for income taxes 4,176 8,381 12,215 16,057 Interest and other, net 1,495 1,681 4,091 4,521 Depreciation and amortization 2,252 2,038 4,604 4,412 EBITDA $ 11,979 $ 23,405 $ 34,912 $ 40,069 --------- --------- --------- ---------

Non-GAAP Measure:

EBITDA is defined as net income before interest and other income, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Although it is not a recognized measure of performance under U.S. GAAP, EBITDA is presented because it is a widely accepted financial indicator of a company's performance. The Company uses EBITDA to measure its own performance and to set goals for operating managers. EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income, cash flows from operations or any other indicator of World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.'s performance or liquidity, determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Supplemental Information- Free Cash Flow (dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2007 2006 2007 2006 --------- --------- --------- --------- Net cash provided by operating activities $ 24,077 $ 3,286 $ 48,774 $ 21,039 Less cash used in capital expenditures: Purchase of property and equipment (1,090) (2,822) (2,578) (4,629) Purchase of other assets (104) (1,389) (166) (2,264) --------- --------- --------- --------- Free Cash Flow $ 22,883 ($925) $ 46,030 $ 14,146 ========= ========= ========= =========

Non-GAAP Measure:

We define Free Cash Flow as net cash provided by continuing operations less cash used for capital expenditures. Although it is not a recognized measure of liquidity under U.S. GAAP, Free Cash Flow provides useful information regarding the amount of cash our continuing business is generating after capital expenditures, available for reinvesting in the business and for payment of dividends.

2008 - WWE broadcast Saturday Night's Main Event on NBC. Sean Ryan filed the following TV report:

We are live from Washington D.C. with your announcers, Jim Ross and Jerry “The King” Lawler, who are joined by World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk.

JBL makes his way to the ring to start off Saturday Night’s Main Event with the big 4 on 4 tag match. JBL is followed by Cryme Tyme. They are followed by the World Tag Team Champions, Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase. Next up is John Cena. I’m not sure why they are running this out of order. Cena is followed by Kane, who is still carrying his mystery bag of fun. And finally to the big home town pop, is Batista.

Match Number One: Batista, John Cena, and Cryme Tyme vs. JBL, Kane, and the World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase

Batista and Kane start off the match. They exchange strikes and Batista gets the better of Kane. Batista sends Kane into the ropes, but Kane responds with a big boot. Kane takes Batista into the corner and begins pounding on him. Batista reverses the Irish Whip into the corner and takes the advantage back. Batista with a snapmare and kick to a seated Kane for a near fall. Kane with an uppercut and a tag to Cody Rhodes. Cody takes advantage until he is powered into the corner for a tag to JTG. JTG works Cody over, until tagging in Shad for a double team. Shad with a big military press on Cody for another near fall. Shad continues to show his strength by catching a Cody Rhodes running body press and tossing him into the corner. JBL hits Shad from behind, allowing Cody to tag in Kane, who takes Shad down with a big clothesline. We go to commercial.

We are back as JBL is working over Shad. JBL throws Shad out of the ring and Kane begins to put a beating on him behind the refs back. JBL brings Shad in and gets a two count. Ted Dibiase is tagged in for the first time. A suplex and fistdrop on Shad while the ref holds Batista back as Dibiase taunts. Dibiase with a clothesline for a two count, followed by a camel clutch. Shad is able to get to a vertical base but is unable to escape a headlock. Dibiase takes Shad into the corner and distracts the ref while Kane chokes Shad. Cody is tagged back in. Cody with some punches, and brings Shad into the corner to work him over some more. Shad with a big boot, but Cody with a dropkick before Shad can capitalize. JBL is tagged back in and drops repeated elbows on Shad for a two count. JBL with a European Uppercut to the back of Shad. Kane comes over to continue the onslaught on Shad. A dropkick to the seated Shad from Kane. Kane with a body scissors and tags Dibiase back in. Dibiase goes for a suplex but Shad turns it in to one of his own. Shad is finally able to make the hot tag to Cena as Dibiase tags in JBL.

Two shoulder blocks from Cena, followed up by a spinning power bomb, into of course, the 5 Knuckle Shuffle. Cena lifts JBL for an F-U, but Kane comes in with a big boot. Batista has had enough and comes in to spear Kane, clothesline Cody, spinebuster Dibiase, and clothesline himself and Kane out of the ring. Cena tags JTG and assists him in giving a frog splash Dibiase, but Dibiase is not the legal man. JTG realizes this in time to turn around and take a Clothesline From Hell from JBL for the 3 count.

Winners: JBL, Kane, and the World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase.

JBL and CM Punk engage in a stare down as Cena and Shad check on JTG.

We go backstage and see The Great Khali making his way to the ring, accompanied by Runjin Singh.

We cut to Jeff Foxworthy talking about the fight against autism. We go to commercial

We are back from commercial with Carmen Electra speaking out against autism as well. They emphasize checking out WWE.com for more information and to make donations.

The Great Khali is making his way to the ring as a video package is shown putting over his dominance and destruction. Jimmy Wang Yang is already in the ring, which is never a good sign.

Match Number Two: The Great Khali w/ Ranjin Singh vs. Jimmy Wang Yang

Yang with some kicks and punches, but they are ineffective as Khali catches the running Yang with a clothesline. Khali hits Yang with a big scoop slam. Khali throws Yang into the corner, Yang hits a dropkick, but is swatted out of mid-air after jumping at Khali from the second rope. Khali with the Khali-Bomb (two handed choke slam) for the win. At least it wasn’t the vice grip.

Winner: The Great Khali w/ Ranjin Singh

Khali poses and makes his way to the back as The King and J.R. put over Khali as a challenger for Triple H at Summerslam.

We cut to Ben Stiller giving his thoughts and support against autism. Jenny McCarthy is advertised as being up next. We go to commercial.

We are back from commercial with a preview for this week’s Raw featuring John Cena and Batista challenging the World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase for the titles.

Jenny McCarthy is standing atop the entrance way, putting over Generation Rescue. She makes a couple bad wrestling puns, but it is a very worthy cause worth donating to and learning about. Again, they stress to check out WWE.com for more information. Credit to WWE for taking part in this.

We cut straight to a video package on the ongoing saga of Edge and Vickie. Jeff Hardy vs. Edge is advertised as being next. We go to commercial.

We are back from commercial. They put over Summerslam in two weeks, previewing all of the matches that have been announced thus far.

Edge makes his way to the ring as they show parts of the fantastic Mick Foley promo from Smackdown and the beat down Edge laid on Foley afterwards. Jeff Hardy makes his way to the ring as J.R. puts over Jeff Hardy’s extreme nature and the history between Hardy and Edge.

Match Number Three: Edge vs. Jeff Hardy

They start with a collar-elbow tie-up as Edge takes Hardy into the corner. Edge tries to punch Hardy as the ref breaks them up, but Hardy ducks and catches Edge with an arm drag. They each attempt to work over the other one’s arm, but Hardy gets the better of Edge and catches him with another arm drag. Edge Irish whips Hardy but Hardy rolls out of the ring. Edge follows, but Hardy rolls in and catches Edge with a dropkick through the ropes. Hardy with a body press over the top rope. Hardy throws Edge into the barricade and attempts a flipping springboard off the steps, but Edge moves and Hardy takes a sick bump. We go to commercial.

We are back and Edge is now working over the legs of Jeff Hardy. Hardy with some punches, but Edge dodges a mule kick to retain the advantage. Edge rolls outside the ring and drags Hardy towards the ring post, and slams Hardy’s leg against it. Hardy is selling the leg big, but hits a clothesline and both men are down. They exchange some punches but Hardy gets the better of it and sets Edge up in the tree of woe. Hardy goes for a dropkick but Edge sits up and avoids it. Hardy rolls out of the ring though and punches Edge back down before hitting a dropkick. Hardy is too hurt to take advantage right away and only gets a two count. Hardy calls for the Twist of Fate, but Edge reverses it into an impaler DDT for a long two count. Edge sets up for the spear, but Hardy dodges it and hits a Whisper in the Wind for a two count. Hardy with a sit out front suplex. Hardy goes up top for the Swanton Bomb, but Edge rolls away. Edge goes for a spear, but Hardy leap frogs out of the way and Edge flies right out of the ring. Hardy is down as he landed on his bad leg, and while the ref is checking on Edge, MVP runs out of the crowd and boots Jeff Hardy in the head. Edge rolls back in to the ring and hits a spear for the 3 count.

Winner: Edge

Replays are shown of MVP’s interference as J.R. and the King put over the Hell in a Cell match between Edge and Undertaker at Summerslam.



2009 - WWE Raw ran White Plains, NY. Barry Bruno filed the following results:

In the opener, Evan Bourne beat someone whose name I didn't catch. Good match.

The Miz beat Santino Marella. Not so hot, mostly due to Santino. I felt bad for Miz.

Primo beat Chris Masters. A group around me wondered why Primo couldn't have worked with Miz and let Masters work with Santino.

Kofi Kingston beat Carlito. Not bad.

Mickie James, Gail Kim and Kelly Kelly beat Rosa Mendes, Beth Phoenix and Alicia Fox.

Jack Swagger beat MVP in a good match.

In Handicap action, John Cena and Mark Henry beat the Legacy trio. The babyfaces were over big time, especially Cena.

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