Flair Country
06-09-2008, 03:26 PM
The building was half full, but the crowd was totally hot all night long. The show ended with Triple H showing that he really is a cool guy. After winning his match with Umaga, he celebrated around the ring giving high fives to fans. He eventually came to one point where there was a handicapped boy in a wheelchair, Triple H tried to give him a high five but couldn't reach, at that point H hopped the rail and went into the crowd and proceeded to hug the boy and snap a few pictures with him. I thought this was really cool of him to go out of his way and do that, and I'm not even a fan of Hunter, but you have to give the guy his props for doing what he did.
Match 1: Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes defeated Carlito and Santino Marella to retain the World Tag Team Titles.
Santino was sporting a new outfit. Good tag match that saw Santino and Carlito work over Holly with a few near falls. Holly eventually makes the hot tag to Rhodes. Rhodes takes control and all four men brawl in the ring. Match ends with Rhodes getting the pin on Carlito.
Match 2: Ted Dibiase Jr. defeated "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan.
Drbiase cut a promo before the match saying how he was picking up where his father left off, and challenged anyone in the back to a match. Duggan then made his way to the ring. Match was a bit back and forth. Finish saw Duggan go for the shoulder tackle but Dibiase moved, which led Duggan to hit the turnbuckle followed by Dibiase rolling him up in and school-boy and getting the pin with his feet on the ropes.
Match 3: Brian Kendrick defeated Snitsky.
Snitsky dominated the match with his size and power. There were a few hope spots for Kendrick but Snistky would make a comeback. Kendrick was finally able to breakaway from Snitsky and nail a flurry of moves followed by Sliced Bread #2 and the pin. After as Kendrick was celebrating Snitsky attacked Kendrick from behind with a clothesline and pump handle slam, getting back his heat.
Match 4: Lance Cade defeated Trevor Murdoch.
Murdoch came out first and cut a promo about how he and Lance used to be best friends, but that's all changed. He said that on Monday we seen Cade get the win, but tonight was round two and he would get his revenge, then proceeded to sing. Lance Cade them made his way to the ring. This was pretty much the same match we seen on Raw. One spot saw Murdoch kick Cade in the mouth and from what I could tell, literally knock one of his teeth out. Match ends after Cade nails a clothesline and covers Murdoch for the win.
At this point Lillian Garcia informed us that tonights main event would see Triple H defend the WWE Title against Umaga and we could pick the stipulation via text messaging. The stips were No DQ, Falls Count Anywhere, or Last Man standing.
Match 5: Paul & Katie Lea Burchill defeated Super Crazy.
Match seen Paul and Katie work over Crazy. Anytime Crazy would find an opening Katie or Paul would stop him. Crazy eventually got a come back working over both Paul and Katie. The numbers game eventually caught up to Crazy, and Paul hit the curb stomp allowing Katie to get the pin.
Next up Maria was in the crowd to pick a special guest time keeper for the next match. She ended up picking a little boy. They then led the boy to ringside where Lillian informed him to look under the ring bell for a surprise. It turns out there was $200 there for the kid to keep, "courtesy of Mr. McMahon".
Match 6: Chris Jericho defeated Jeff Hardy to retain the IC Championship.
In my opinion, the match of the night. Both guys were over with the crowd. Nice back and forth match between the two with many near falls. Both men hitting their signature maneuvers but were unable to get the victory. Match ended when Y2J countered the twist of fate into the codebreaker. Great match.
We then had a quick intermission followed by Maria in the stands again. This time she was out to look for a special manager for the following match, which turned out to be a little girl.
Match 7: Mickie James defeated Beth Phoenix to retain the WWE Women's Championship.
The little girl picked from the crowd was the special manager for Mickie. The match saw Beth dominate Mickie with her power. Mickie would try to come back only to be stopped by Phoenix. Match ended when Mickie reversed a powerbomb into a DDT for the pin.
Next we had Maria in the crowd again. This time she picked a little girl who she "noticed" wasn't wearing any WWE merchandise. She then proceeded to give the girl $200 "courtesy of Mr. McMahon" to spend at the WWE merchandise stand.
Match 8: John Cena defeated JBL.
JBL comes out first and cuts a promo. Stockton is known to be a predominantly hispanic community so he cuts into that. He says that even though 90% of the crowd can't understand him, he will not be insulted by a bunch of farm workers and fruit pickers. He says he's not cutting a "wrestling promo" or trying to get "cheap heat", he really does hate latinos, then puts himself over as a wrestling god. Cena then makes his way to the ring to a huge pop. Typical JBL type match with the fight spilling to the outside and back in, and JBL working on Cena for a majority of the match. Match ends when Cena countered the clothesline from hell into th FU and the pin.
Match 9: Triple H defeated Umaga to retain the WWE Championship.
Before the match started Maria made he way to ringside. She asked a little boy what stipulation won the vote, he guessed No DQ and was right. And for getting the right answer he was given $200 "courtesy of Mr. McMahon". Match saw Triple H take an early advantage on Umaga. The action spilled outside where Umaga gained control by whipping Triple H into the steps. Umaga then brought a chair into play and threw Hunter back in the ring. Umaga then worked over Hunter for a bit until Hunter was bale to gain the upper hand with his knee drop. Hunter then went outside the ring for a metal trash can. He used it on Umaga. Umaga regained the upper hand again and went for the running hip smash into the corner but Hunter was able to move. Umaga quickly countered with a super kick. Hunter then took over after a spine buster followed by a shot to the fore head with the sledge hammer and the pedigree, which led to the three cou nt. After the match Triple H celebrated around ringside with fans, mainly kids.
This one one of the best house shows I've been to in a long time. Everyone worked hard and put on some good matches. The Hardy/Jericho and Triple H/Umaga matches could be put on a Pay-Per-View, they were that good. Anyway, great show by the Raw crew, and we even seen the start of "Mr. McMahons Giveaway".
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Match 1: Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes defeated Carlito and Santino Marella to retain the World Tag Team Titles.
Santino was sporting a new outfit. Good tag match that saw Santino and Carlito work over Holly with a few near falls. Holly eventually makes the hot tag to Rhodes. Rhodes takes control and all four men brawl in the ring. Match ends with Rhodes getting the pin on Carlito.
Match 2: Ted Dibiase Jr. defeated "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan.
Drbiase cut a promo before the match saying how he was picking up where his father left off, and challenged anyone in the back to a match. Duggan then made his way to the ring. Match was a bit back and forth. Finish saw Duggan go for the shoulder tackle but Dibiase moved, which led Duggan to hit the turnbuckle followed by Dibiase rolling him up in and school-boy and getting the pin with his feet on the ropes.
Match 3: Brian Kendrick defeated Snitsky.
Snitsky dominated the match with his size and power. There were a few hope spots for Kendrick but Snistky would make a comeback. Kendrick was finally able to breakaway from Snitsky and nail a flurry of moves followed by Sliced Bread #2 and the pin. After as Kendrick was celebrating Snitsky attacked Kendrick from behind with a clothesline and pump handle slam, getting back his heat.
Match 4: Lance Cade defeated Trevor Murdoch.
Murdoch came out first and cut a promo about how he and Lance used to be best friends, but that's all changed. He said that on Monday we seen Cade get the win, but tonight was round two and he would get his revenge, then proceeded to sing. Lance Cade them made his way to the ring. This was pretty much the same match we seen on Raw. One spot saw Murdoch kick Cade in the mouth and from what I could tell, literally knock one of his teeth out. Match ends after Cade nails a clothesline and covers Murdoch for the win.
At this point Lillian Garcia informed us that tonights main event would see Triple H defend the WWE Title against Umaga and we could pick the stipulation via text messaging. The stips were No DQ, Falls Count Anywhere, or Last Man standing.
Match 5: Paul & Katie Lea Burchill defeated Super Crazy.
Match seen Paul and Katie work over Crazy. Anytime Crazy would find an opening Katie or Paul would stop him. Crazy eventually got a come back working over both Paul and Katie. The numbers game eventually caught up to Crazy, and Paul hit the curb stomp allowing Katie to get the pin.
Next up Maria was in the crowd to pick a special guest time keeper for the next match. She ended up picking a little boy. They then led the boy to ringside where Lillian informed him to look under the ring bell for a surprise. It turns out there was $200 there for the kid to keep, "courtesy of Mr. McMahon".
Match 6: Chris Jericho defeated Jeff Hardy to retain the IC Championship.
In my opinion, the match of the night. Both guys were over with the crowd. Nice back and forth match between the two with many near falls. Both men hitting their signature maneuvers but were unable to get the victory. Match ended when Y2J countered the twist of fate into the codebreaker. Great match.
We then had a quick intermission followed by Maria in the stands again. This time she was out to look for a special manager for the following match, which turned out to be a little girl.
Match 7: Mickie James defeated Beth Phoenix to retain the WWE Women's Championship.
The little girl picked from the crowd was the special manager for Mickie. The match saw Beth dominate Mickie with her power. Mickie would try to come back only to be stopped by Phoenix. Match ended when Mickie reversed a powerbomb into a DDT for the pin.
Next we had Maria in the crowd again. This time she picked a little girl who she "noticed" wasn't wearing any WWE merchandise. She then proceeded to give the girl $200 "courtesy of Mr. McMahon" to spend at the WWE merchandise stand.
Match 8: John Cena defeated JBL.
JBL comes out first and cuts a promo. Stockton is known to be a predominantly hispanic community so he cuts into that. He says that even though 90% of the crowd can't understand him, he will not be insulted by a bunch of farm workers and fruit pickers. He says he's not cutting a "wrestling promo" or trying to get "cheap heat", he really does hate latinos, then puts himself over as a wrestling god. Cena then makes his way to the ring to a huge pop. Typical JBL type match with the fight spilling to the outside and back in, and JBL working on Cena for a majority of the match. Match ends when Cena countered the clothesline from hell into th FU and the pin.
Match 9: Triple H defeated Umaga to retain the WWE Championship.
Before the match started Maria made he way to ringside. She asked a little boy what stipulation won the vote, he guessed No DQ and was right. And for getting the right answer he was given $200 "courtesy of Mr. McMahon". Match saw Triple H take an early advantage on Umaga. The action spilled outside where Umaga gained control by whipping Triple H into the steps. Umaga then brought a chair into play and threw Hunter back in the ring. Umaga then worked over Hunter for a bit until Hunter was bale to gain the upper hand with his knee drop. Hunter then went outside the ring for a metal trash can. He used it on Umaga. Umaga regained the upper hand again and went for the running hip smash into the corner but Hunter was able to move. Umaga quickly countered with a super kick. Hunter then took over after a spine buster followed by a shot to the fore head with the sledge hammer and the pedigree, which led to the three cou nt. After the match Triple H celebrated around ringside with fans, mainly kids.
This one one of the best house shows I've been to in a long time. Everyone worked hard and put on some good matches. The Hardy/Jericho and Triple H/Umaga matches could be put on a Pay-Per-View, they were that good. Anyway, great show by the Raw crew, and we even seen the start of "Mr. McMahons Giveaway".
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