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After Night of Champions, where Raw Superstars suffered three prominent losses, the Monday night brand is left with no World Championship. Perhaps more important, though, is the fact that WWE is currently without its Chairman.
During last week’s Draft, WWE Champion Triple H was randomly selected to SmackDown, taking his title with him. On Sunday night, John Cena had a chance to bring the title back to Raw, but was unable to defeat The Game. Similarly, Batista attempted to win Edge’s World Heavyweight Championship, but couldn’t come out on top against the Master Manipulator.
The one World Title that Raw did hold going into Night of Champions was Kane’s ECW Championship, but in a Triple Threat Match against Mark Henry and Big Show, the Big Red Machine lost the gold to the World’s Strongest Man, who will take the championship back to Tuesday nights with him. With Cena, Batista and Kane all unable to win or hold onto gold, where will these three competitors set their focus next?
Another Raw Superstar that suffered a devastating loss at Night of Champions was Chris Jericho, defending his title against surprise opponent, Kofi Kingston. Y2J and the capacity crowd in Dallas were shocked as the Jamaican Superstar made a huge splash in his first match since joining the Raw roster. Another surprise entrance was made by Shawn Michaels, who was unable to compete due to an eye injury. HBK distracted Jericho long enough for Kingston to take control of the match, pinning Y2J. Following the match, Y2J took brutal revenge against HBK, assaulting him outside the ring. With the Intercontinental Championship acting as Raw’s main singles title, will Kingston and his unorthodox style be able to hang onto the championship? And what is in store for Chris Jericho when HBK returns to in-ring competition?
One of Night of Champions’ biggest surprises came during the World Tag Team Championship Match. For weeks, Ted DiBiase had promised to win the gold from champions Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes, along with the help of his mystery partner. On Sunday, the mystery partner was revealed to be Rhodes, who turned on Holly, and helped DiBiase make good on his promise to win a championship in his first WWE match. Why would Rhodes turn against his partner and mentor, and what steps will Hardcore Holly take to get revenge?
While multiple championships changed hands Sunday night, Mr. McMahon’s condition was still unknown following a bizarre accident last week on Raw. At the end of the evening, the stage on which the WWE Chairman stood on collapsed, followed by a ton of lighting equipment crashing down on him, incapacitating Mr. McMahon and causing Million Dollar Mania to be indefinitely suspended. When the McMahon family gives a statement this Monday on Raw, what will we learn about the Chairman’s condition, and how will the landscape of sports-entertainment be affected in Mr. McMahon’s absence?
For the answers to all these questions and more, make sure to tune into Monday Night Raw at 9/8 CT only on USA Network.
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RAW Results - 30th June, 2008
Location - Ford Center, Oklahoma City
Announcers - Michael Cole and Jerry 'The King' Lawler
Last night at the Night of Champions pay per view, the Raw brand had a chance to bring both heavyweight titles from Smackdown but Batista was stopped by La Familia while John Cena was stopped by the Great Pumpkin Triple H. We have a new man on top and his name is not John Bradshaw Layfield. Kofi Kingston won the Intercontinental Title from Chris Jericho thanks to interference by Shawn Michaels. Chris got some revenge after the match with a forearm to the eye. Now that Cody Rhodes is a former and current tag team champion thanks to his trickery against Bob Holly, will Holly get revenge or will the son of a son of a plumber's new alliance with the son of a Million Dollar Man be enough to stop the Angry Alabamian? Who is the next woman to challenge Mickie James after her successful title defense against Katie Lea Burchill? How is Vince McMahon and what is the big announcement from his family?
We start off tonights show with a look back at last nights . . . who cares if there was a pay per view last night, Vince McMahon had part of the stage fall on him. We see the footage.
Shane McMahon is in the studios in Connecticut and he points out that his father was the victim of a terrible accident last week. Shane says that Vince is a man who relishes his privacy so they will not mention his physical condition. Shane tells everyone to pull together in this time of uncertainty.
We are live from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and your announcers are Jerry 'I wish I knew a good BBQ place in this town' Lawler and Michael 'That BBQ Restaurant' Cole.
Even though he is not the announcer tonight, Jim Ross comes out to say hello to his Oklahoma fans. Jim has a mic and he has a tear in his eye. Jim says that it is a magnificent honor to be standing in the ring tonight with the fans around the world watching to say it is damn good to be home. Jim says that he is excited about a new journey that he is embarking on as the play-by-play voice of Smackdown. He hopes that everyone will join him on that journey. They will raise hell on Smackdown and take it places it has never been before. Jim says that he is excited for the opportunity to work with Mick Foley on Smackdown, but he thanks Jerry Lawler for being with him for over a decade as his traveling partner, driver, and father confessor . . . his older brother. Jim says that he was happy to be inducted at the same time as Jerry. Jim says that his friend Michael Cole will do a great job in his place. Jim says that he has known Michael since he joined the WWE. Jim mentions some of his favorite moments in Oklahoma City. He mentions seeing Danny Hodge in his first show. Jim then mentions Mid-South Wrestling. Jim talks about some things that involved Vince McMahon. He says that he will not throw salt on another mans wounds when he is down, but he suggests that Vince is a Longhorns fan. Nothing can put a damper on his opportunity tonight to be surrounded by his family and his friends. Jim says that he will never forget this night and he hopes that everyone will load the wagon and get on the Sooner Schooner and ride it to Smackdown every Friday night. Jim tells everyone to eat some barbecue.
Apparently Edge is not a fan of barbecue because he comes out with Curt Hawkins and Zach Ryder. Lawler and Cole wonder why he is here. Edge has a mic and he says that when he heard JR had a farewell address on Raw, he had to make an appearance. It is because Jim’s arrogance never ceases to amaze him. Who cares about Jim or the Sooners. Edge tells JR to Hook em Horns. Edge says that nobody cares about Jerry Lawler, Michael Cole, or him. Edge suggests that Barbecue Boy put that in his blog. Edge says that it is not all bad. It is time for Jim to start his hall of fame career on his show. Now he can call Edges future Hall of Fame career. Instead of Stone Cold . . . Stone Cold . . . Stone Cold it will be Edge wins. . . Edge wins . . . Edge wins. Edge wants Jim to try it and Jim drops the mic. Edge points out that Jim Ross is finally speechless. Edge asks Ryder and Hawkins to escort Jim Ross out of the arena as he declares Jims farewell address over.
Jim leaves with Hawkins and Ryder as Edge remains in the ring. Edge says that he has an ulterior motive. He says that the flagship show is missing a few things like a General Manager. Smackdown has the greatest General Manager in history, who happens to be his fiance, the love of his life, Vickie Guerrero. This show is also missing the Undertaker, but so is the rest of the WWE Universe after he banished him from the company. Edge says that there is one other thing that the show is missing and that is a world champion. Edge wants everyone in the back to know that they will never have a shot at his World Heavyweight Title. They can challenge Triple H for the WWE Title, but unless it is a draft show, you will never see him on Monday night again.
Edge walks up the ramp but Batistas music plays and he comes out. Edge and Batista stare each other down and then Batista chases Edge around the ring and Edge goes down and Batista punches him and he runs Edge into the ringside barrier and apron. Batista sends Edge into the ring post. Edge escapes into the crowd, but Batista pulls him back. Batista with punches to Edge and they return to the ringside area. Batista slams Edges head into the announce table. Batista hot shots Edge onto the announce table before Irish whipping him into the ring steps. Batista is back in the ring with Edge and Edge begs for mercy. Batista sets for the Batista Bomb and he hits it.
CM Punks music plays and he comes out with a referee.
World Title Match
CM Punk vs Edge
Punk gets Edge up for Go To Sleep for the three count
Winner: CM Punk
After the match
Edge slinks away while Punk celebrates in the ring.
We go to commercial.
We are back with a Moments Ago Moment of Batista attacking Edge followed by CM Punk taking a page out of Edges book and taking advantage of the situation to cash in the Money in the Bank.
Mickie James vs Jillian Hall
Jillian pushes Mickie down and Mickie with a Thesz Press and punch. Mickie with a baseball slide followed by a head scissors take down on the floor. Mickie rolls Jillian back in and Jillian kicks Mickie as she returns to the ring. Jillian works on Mickies injured arm and she drop kicks the arm. The referee checks on Mickie to see if she can continue. Jillian with an arm wringer and arm bar but Mickie fights back. Jillian uses the hair to take Mickie down. Jillian misses a leg drop. Jillian with a kick to the shoulder as she runs Mickie into the corner. Jillian misses the handspring back elbow and Mickie with a kick for the three count
Winner: Mickie James
Backstage
Rey Mysterio is walking as we go to commercial.
We are back and Jerry Lawler talks about the impact of the draft on Raw and what happened with Batista and the World Title. We are reminded that Rey was the first draft pick for Raw.
Rey comes to the ring and he congratulates CM Punk on beating Edge and bringing the World Title back to Raw. Rey says that up until last week, his entire WWE career and his life was Smackdown. The crowd boos a bit but he says it was in a good way. He was shocked to be drafted to Raw, but it was a good thing. He likes it on Raw.
Rey is interrupted by Santino Marella who comes to the ring. Santino says that Shane told everyone to pull together and act as one. Since he is the most charismatic superstar on Raw, he welcomes Rey. Santino says that he does not see the big deal because a man who hides behind a mask is incredibly ugly, incredibly stupid, or Batman. Santino says that Rey is not Batman. Santino tells Rey to shut up his face. He does not understand the popularity. We see the cover of the new WWE Magazine and Rey is on it. Santino calls him Rey Mastreo and he is taller than Hornswoggle and he likes cookies. Santino says that he submitted an excellent photo of himself, and they did not use the photo. It is of Santino lying on a bed. He calls that a photo. He says that every man and woman would buy it. Santino tells Rey Mastreo that there is a reason he has not been on Raw. It is because true superstars like himself rise and shine. He tells Rey to mind his manners and behave because if he doesn’t, it could be very bad for him. Santino allow Rey to speak, but he wants Rey to say it in a language that everyone can understand.
Rey punches Santino and then drop toe holds Santino into the ropes for a 619.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Michael Cole says that we will soon hear from the new World Champion. The Moments Ago Moment has turned into an Earlier Tonight Moment and we see Punk cash in Money in the Bank.
Backstage
Todd Grisham is in the champion interviewing position with CM Punk. Todd congratulates Punk and Punk says that he does not have the words. He wants to get Edges name taken off the belt. He thanks Batista for making it possible and the fans. Bradshaw stops by to stare at Punk and the title belt. Bradshaw asks Punk if he is joking by celebrating beating a defenseless man. Bradshaw asks if Punk is proud. Punk says that he is proud to be champion. Bradshaw says that Punk can go to sleep knowing that he is a paper champion or an asterisk. He tells Punk that he can step up and get in the ring with greatness. He can put the title on the line tonight against him. Punk asks Bradshaw if he wants to be the first one and he accepts the challenge. We go to commercial.
We are back with a commercial for Smackdown and Mr. America will not be there on the Fourth of July.
John Cena comes out and he has a mic. Cena mentions surprises and classic moments. He says that he told everyone that the match between him and Triple H at Night of Champions would be a classic moment. He reminds us that he did not win the WWE Title last night since he was defeated by Triple H. It is a loss that he takes with pride because last nights match proves one thing and that is that they are the two best in the business. Just like tonight when everyone has been a part of history. You will look back on this day and say that you were there when CM Punk cashed in the Money in the Bank briefcase to become the World Champion. Cena wonders why Bradshaw is bullying his way into the title. He says that he does not know much about Punk but he likes him. He used his brain to get the title and will use his guts to try to keep it. Cena says that anyone who asked for the title match would have been given it, even him. Cena likes that idea and since there is no General Manager, the champion should be the one to choose who he faces. Cena asks the crowd to help Punk make the decision. The people have spoken and he asks Punk to consider it. Cena tells Bradshaw to take his limo and his Mamajuana and drive back to New York.
Bradshaw comes out and he stares at Cena since he has some staring time saved up from earlier. Bradshaw tells Cena that he will not be wrestling CM Punk for the title tonight because the match is his. Bradshaw declares martial law in the WWE. He says that it is his God-given destiny to become champion and he cannot have Cena in the building. Some of Oklahoma Citys finest come out to escort Cena out of the building (so he can return later?) Bradshaw points out that it is his security and he does not care about what the people think because he has money.
Security comes to the ring and they surround it while Cena waits for a fight. Bradshaw sends his men into the ring and they hold Cena for Bradshaw to punch him. They pull Cena out of the ring and carry him to the back. We see Cena being taken out in the back as he tries to fight out of this seven-on-one situation. We go to commercial since Hunter is not waiting outside this door.
We are back with the Slam of the Week: Cody Rhodes losing and winning the World Tag Titles in the same moment.
Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase vs Darren Wayne and Steve Anthony
Rhodes with a side head lock but he distracts his opponent while DiBiase attacks him from behind. DiBiase with a fist drop and Rhodes tags in and he connects with a knee drop. Rhodes with a DDT as DiBiase takes care of his other opponent with a clothesline.
Winners: Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase
After the match
Cody has a mic and he says that everyone wants to know why he did what he did to Bob Holly. When you are the son of Dusty Rhodes and grow up hearing about doing things the right way and pay your dues while being patient. He took that advise and applied it and where did it get him? He was carrying that baby boomer Bob Holly to keep his career alive. Cody says that he couldnt find himself. He talked to Ted before he debuted. Cody says that he is not a patient person. When you are this talented, you dont pay dues.
Ted gets on the mic and he says that the people of his generation do not have the spine to do what they do. In reality, the people in this country under the age of 30 are spoiled, obedient sheep. They took matters into their own hands. It makes them simply . . . priceless.
We go to commercial.
Backstage
We are back and Katie Lea and Paul Burchill are talking about last night. Paul guarantees that Katie will become womens champion. He tells Katie not to get in trouble. Jamie Noble arrives and he introduces himself to Katie. Jamie says that he was a big deal on Smackdown and he is going to get respect on Raw, 'Prison Rules Style'. He is going to go to the biggest man in the locker room and draw his line in the sand. Jamie turns around and sees Kane standing there. Noble says that they are on new shows and it is time for new starts. Now that Mr. McMahon is not here, so there is no boss and they are both equals. Noble tells Kane not to dig in his bag to listen to his Larry the Cable Guy tapes or there will be trouble. Noble tells Kane a knock-knock joke. Kane grabs Noble by the throat but Noble kicks Kane and escapes. Kane walks away as if he was a horror movie villain.
Noble runs into the arena and hides at the announce table for a second before he is sent away by Lawler and Cole. Noble hides but the pyro goes off and Noble leaves his sanctuary. Noble with a tope onto Kane and kicks him but Kane sits up and hits an uppercut. Noble with a forearm to Kane but Kane pushes him off and then he connects with a boot. Kane with a choke slam on to the announce table and Noble rolls off. Kane smirks.
Chris Jericho is staring and walking as we go to commercial.
We are back and we see how Chris Jericho became a former Intercontinental Champion. Then we saw Jericho with the forearm to the eye.
Chris Jericho is on the mic and he comments on how the WWE website called him Y2Jaded. He says that he is an honest man who got swindled by Shawn Michaels and Kofi Kingston. He talks about how he was double teamed last night. Chris says that he was told that Shawn is not there tonight, just like he was told yesterday. Each time Shawn comes out, he clutches his injured eye. Chris says that there is more to the eye injury. Chris says that Michaels comes out with his eye injury to placate his ego. Jericho offers Michaels a return on his investment. Jericho challenges Michaels to a one-on-one match at the Great American Bash. Jericho says that Michaels took something from him, so he will return the favor and take something from Michaels. Jericho then says that he will take his title back.
Intercontinental Title Match
Chris Jericho vs Kofi Kingston
We join the match in progress and Lance Cade is at ringside. Michaels works on Kofis neck. Kofi does the leap into the corner, but Jericho sent Kingston into the turnbuckles. Back to live action and Jericho with a clothesline and then he slaps Kofi and then he sends Kofi into the ropes and Kofi bounces off and hits Jericho. Kofi with a Jamaican Hammer followed by a flying double sledge. Kofi with the hesitation leg drop. Jericho with a rollup for a near fall followed by an enzuigiri for a two count. Kofi with a punch and uppercut followed by an Irish whip. Jericho with a kick and bulldog followed by a Lionsault for a two count. Jericho with a forearm and suplex but Kofi counters and he gets a rollup. Jericho reverses and pulls the tights but the referee disqualifies Jericho.
Winner: Kofi Kingston by disqualification
After the match
Jericho attacks Kingston and he rakes the eyes. We go to commercial.
We are back and Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler recap tonights show and we see CM Punk defeat Edge one more time.
Backstage
We see Edge leaving the arena and he blames Hawkins and Ryder for losing. He wants to know where they were. We see Edge drive away and he is not happy.
World Heavyweight Title
JBL vs CM Punk
Bradshaw has his security come to the ring and Bradshaw is ready to start the match. They lock up and Bradshaw with a knee in the corner followed by punches. Bradshaw with a short arm clothesline followed by a forearm to the back and elbow drops for a near fall. Bradshaw with a side head lock. Punk with an arm drag and back kick followed by a knee lift that sends Bradshaw to the floor. Punk misses a baseball slide to the floor and Bradshaw with a clothesline and then he slams Punks head into the announce table. Punk kicks out of a cover by Bradshaw. Bradshaw with a cravate and Punk with punches and kicks. Bradshaw with a sleeper but Punk with elbows to get out of the hold. Punk with a forearm but Bradshaw with a shoulder tackle. Bradshaw charges into a boot and then Punk with an enzuigiri that sends both men to the mat. Punk with a knee into the corner followed by the bulldog for a two count. Bradshaw catches Punk and hits a fallaway slam for a two count. Punk with a spin kick to the head and then he hits the springboard clothesline for a two count.
John Cena comes out with Cryme Tyme to take care of security. Bradshaw is distracted and that allows Punk to hit Go To Sleep on Bradshaw for the three count.
Winner: CM Punk
After the match
Punk hits a pescado onto the members of security. Cryme Tyme, Cena, and Punk take care of things as we go to credits
After Night of Champions, where Raw Superstars suffered three prominent losses, the Monday night brand is left with no World Championship. Perhaps more important, though, is the fact that WWE is currently without its Chairman.
During last week’s Draft, WWE Champion Triple H was randomly selected to SmackDown, taking his title with him. On Sunday night, John Cena had a chance to bring the title back to Raw, but was unable to defeat The Game. Similarly, Batista attempted to win Edge’s World Heavyweight Championship, but couldn’t come out on top against the Master Manipulator.
The one World Title that Raw did hold going into Night of Champions was Kane’s ECW Championship, but in a Triple Threat Match against Mark Henry and Big Show, the Big Red Machine lost the gold to the World’s Strongest Man, who will take the championship back to Tuesday nights with him. With Cena, Batista and Kane all unable to win or hold onto gold, where will these three competitors set their focus next?
Another Raw Superstar that suffered a devastating loss at Night of Champions was Chris Jericho, defending his title against surprise opponent, Kofi Kingston. Y2J and the capacity crowd in Dallas were shocked as the Jamaican Superstar made a huge splash in his first match since joining the Raw roster. Another surprise entrance was made by Shawn Michaels, who was unable to compete due to an eye injury. HBK distracted Jericho long enough for Kingston to take control of the match, pinning Y2J. Following the match, Y2J took brutal revenge against HBK, assaulting him outside the ring. With the Intercontinental Championship acting as Raw’s main singles title, will Kingston and his unorthodox style be able to hang onto the championship? And what is in store for Chris Jericho when HBK returns to in-ring competition?
One of Night of Champions’ biggest surprises came during the World Tag Team Championship Match. For weeks, Ted DiBiase had promised to win the gold from champions Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes, along with the help of his mystery partner. On Sunday, the mystery partner was revealed to be Rhodes, who turned on Holly, and helped DiBiase make good on his promise to win a championship in his first WWE match. Why would Rhodes turn against his partner and mentor, and what steps will Hardcore Holly take to get revenge?
While multiple championships changed hands Sunday night, Mr. McMahon’s condition was still unknown following a bizarre accident last week on Raw. At the end of the evening, the stage on which the WWE Chairman stood on collapsed, followed by a ton of lighting equipment crashing down on him, incapacitating Mr. McMahon and causing Million Dollar Mania to be indefinitely suspended. When the McMahon family gives a statement this Monday on Raw, what will we learn about the Chairman’s condition, and how will the landscape of sports-entertainment be affected in Mr. McMahon’s absence?
For the answers to all these questions and more, make sure to tune into Monday Night Raw at 9/8 CT only on USA Network.
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RAW Results - 30th June, 2008
Location - Ford Center, Oklahoma City
Announcers - Michael Cole and Jerry 'The King' Lawler
Last night at the Night of Champions pay per view, the Raw brand had a chance to bring both heavyweight titles from Smackdown but Batista was stopped by La Familia while John Cena was stopped by the Great Pumpkin Triple H. We have a new man on top and his name is not John Bradshaw Layfield. Kofi Kingston won the Intercontinental Title from Chris Jericho thanks to interference by Shawn Michaels. Chris got some revenge after the match with a forearm to the eye. Now that Cody Rhodes is a former and current tag team champion thanks to his trickery against Bob Holly, will Holly get revenge or will the son of a son of a plumber's new alliance with the son of a Million Dollar Man be enough to stop the Angry Alabamian? Who is the next woman to challenge Mickie James after her successful title defense against Katie Lea Burchill? How is Vince McMahon and what is the big announcement from his family?
We start off tonights show with a look back at last nights . . . who cares if there was a pay per view last night, Vince McMahon had part of the stage fall on him. We see the footage.
Shane McMahon is in the studios in Connecticut and he points out that his father was the victim of a terrible accident last week. Shane says that Vince is a man who relishes his privacy so they will not mention his physical condition. Shane tells everyone to pull together in this time of uncertainty.
We are live from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and your announcers are Jerry 'I wish I knew a good BBQ place in this town' Lawler and Michael 'That BBQ Restaurant' Cole.
Even though he is not the announcer tonight, Jim Ross comes out to say hello to his Oklahoma fans. Jim has a mic and he has a tear in his eye. Jim says that it is a magnificent honor to be standing in the ring tonight with the fans around the world watching to say it is damn good to be home. Jim says that he is excited about a new journey that he is embarking on as the play-by-play voice of Smackdown. He hopes that everyone will join him on that journey. They will raise hell on Smackdown and take it places it has never been before. Jim says that he is excited for the opportunity to work with Mick Foley on Smackdown, but he thanks Jerry Lawler for being with him for over a decade as his traveling partner, driver, and father confessor . . . his older brother. Jim says that he was happy to be inducted at the same time as Jerry. Jim says that his friend Michael Cole will do a great job in his place. Jim says that he has known Michael since he joined the WWE. Jim mentions some of his favorite moments in Oklahoma City. He mentions seeing Danny Hodge in his first show. Jim then mentions Mid-South Wrestling. Jim talks about some things that involved Vince McMahon. He says that he will not throw salt on another mans wounds when he is down, but he suggests that Vince is a Longhorns fan. Nothing can put a damper on his opportunity tonight to be surrounded by his family and his friends. Jim says that he will never forget this night and he hopes that everyone will load the wagon and get on the Sooner Schooner and ride it to Smackdown every Friday night. Jim tells everyone to eat some barbecue.
Apparently Edge is not a fan of barbecue because he comes out with Curt Hawkins and Zach Ryder. Lawler and Cole wonder why he is here. Edge has a mic and he says that when he heard JR had a farewell address on Raw, he had to make an appearance. It is because Jim’s arrogance never ceases to amaze him. Who cares about Jim or the Sooners. Edge tells JR to Hook em Horns. Edge says that nobody cares about Jerry Lawler, Michael Cole, or him. Edge suggests that Barbecue Boy put that in his blog. Edge says that it is not all bad. It is time for Jim to start his hall of fame career on his show. Now he can call Edges future Hall of Fame career. Instead of Stone Cold . . . Stone Cold . . . Stone Cold it will be Edge wins. . . Edge wins . . . Edge wins. Edge wants Jim to try it and Jim drops the mic. Edge points out that Jim Ross is finally speechless. Edge asks Ryder and Hawkins to escort Jim Ross out of the arena as he declares Jims farewell address over.
Jim leaves with Hawkins and Ryder as Edge remains in the ring. Edge says that he has an ulterior motive. He says that the flagship show is missing a few things like a General Manager. Smackdown has the greatest General Manager in history, who happens to be his fiance, the love of his life, Vickie Guerrero. This show is also missing the Undertaker, but so is the rest of the WWE Universe after he banished him from the company. Edge says that there is one other thing that the show is missing and that is a world champion. Edge wants everyone in the back to know that they will never have a shot at his World Heavyweight Title. They can challenge Triple H for the WWE Title, but unless it is a draft show, you will never see him on Monday night again.
Edge walks up the ramp but Batistas music plays and he comes out. Edge and Batista stare each other down and then Batista chases Edge around the ring and Edge goes down and Batista punches him and he runs Edge into the ringside barrier and apron. Batista sends Edge into the ring post. Edge escapes into the crowd, but Batista pulls him back. Batista with punches to Edge and they return to the ringside area. Batista slams Edges head into the announce table. Batista hot shots Edge onto the announce table before Irish whipping him into the ring steps. Batista is back in the ring with Edge and Edge begs for mercy. Batista sets for the Batista Bomb and he hits it.
CM Punks music plays and he comes out with a referee.
World Title Match
CM Punk vs Edge
Punk gets Edge up for Go To Sleep for the three count
Winner: CM Punk
After the match
Edge slinks away while Punk celebrates in the ring.
We go to commercial.
We are back with a Moments Ago Moment of Batista attacking Edge followed by CM Punk taking a page out of Edges book and taking advantage of the situation to cash in the Money in the Bank.
Mickie James vs Jillian Hall
Jillian pushes Mickie down and Mickie with a Thesz Press and punch. Mickie with a baseball slide followed by a head scissors take down on the floor. Mickie rolls Jillian back in and Jillian kicks Mickie as she returns to the ring. Jillian works on Mickies injured arm and she drop kicks the arm. The referee checks on Mickie to see if she can continue. Jillian with an arm wringer and arm bar but Mickie fights back. Jillian uses the hair to take Mickie down. Jillian misses a leg drop. Jillian with a kick to the shoulder as she runs Mickie into the corner. Jillian misses the handspring back elbow and Mickie with a kick for the three count
Winner: Mickie James
Backstage
Rey Mysterio is walking as we go to commercial.
We are back and Jerry Lawler talks about the impact of the draft on Raw and what happened with Batista and the World Title. We are reminded that Rey was the first draft pick for Raw.
Rey comes to the ring and he congratulates CM Punk on beating Edge and bringing the World Title back to Raw. Rey says that up until last week, his entire WWE career and his life was Smackdown. The crowd boos a bit but he says it was in a good way. He was shocked to be drafted to Raw, but it was a good thing. He likes it on Raw.
Rey is interrupted by Santino Marella who comes to the ring. Santino says that Shane told everyone to pull together and act as one. Since he is the most charismatic superstar on Raw, he welcomes Rey. Santino says that he does not see the big deal because a man who hides behind a mask is incredibly ugly, incredibly stupid, or Batman. Santino says that Rey is not Batman. Santino tells Rey to shut up his face. He does not understand the popularity. We see the cover of the new WWE Magazine and Rey is on it. Santino calls him Rey Mastreo and he is taller than Hornswoggle and he likes cookies. Santino says that he submitted an excellent photo of himself, and they did not use the photo. It is of Santino lying on a bed. He calls that a photo. He says that every man and woman would buy it. Santino tells Rey Mastreo that there is a reason he has not been on Raw. It is because true superstars like himself rise and shine. He tells Rey to mind his manners and behave because if he doesn’t, it could be very bad for him. Santino allow Rey to speak, but he wants Rey to say it in a language that everyone can understand.
Rey punches Santino and then drop toe holds Santino into the ropes for a 619.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Michael Cole says that we will soon hear from the new World Champion. The Moments Ago Moment has turned into an Earlier Tonight Moment and we see Punk cash in Money in the Bank.
Backstage
Todd Grisham is in the champion interviewing position with CM Punk. Todd congratulates Punk and Punk says that he does not have the words. He wants to get Edges name taken off the belt. He thanks Batista for making it possible and the fans. Bradshaw stops by to stare at Punk and the title belt. Bradshaw asks Punk if he is joking by celebrating beating a defenseless man. Bradshaw asks if Punk is proud. Punk says that he is proud to be champion. Bradshaw says that Punk can go to sleep knowing that he is a paper champion or an asterisk. He tells Punk that he can step up and get in the ring with greatness. He can put the title on the line tonight against him. Punk asks Bradshaw if he wants to be the first one and he accepts the challenge. We go to commercial.
We are back with a commercial for Smackdown and Mr. America will not be there on the Fourth of July.
John Cena comes out and he has a mic. Cena mentions surprises and classic moments. He says that he told everyone that the match between him and Triple H at Night of Champions would be a classic moment. He reminds us that he did not win the WWE Title last night since he was defeated by Triple H. It is a loss that he takes with pride because last nights match proves one thing and that is that they are the two best in the business. Just like tonight when everyone has been a part of history. You will look back on this day and say that you were there when CM Punk cashed in the Money in the Bank briefcase to become the World Champion. Cena wonders why Bradshaw is bullying his way into the title. He says that he does not know much about Punk but he likes him. He used his brain to get the title and will use his guts to try to keep it. Cena says that anyone who asked for the title match would have been given it, even him. Cena likes that idea and since there is no General Manager, the champion should be the one to choose who he faces. Cena asks the crowd to help Punk make the decision. The people have spoken and he asks Punk to consider it. Cena tells Bradshaw to take his limo and his Mamajuana and drive back to New York.
Bradshaw comes out and he stares at Cena since he has some staring time saved up from earlier. Bradshaw tells Cena that he will not be wrestling CM Punk for the title tonight because the match is his. Bradshaw declares martial law in the WWE. He says that it is his God-given destiny to become champion and he cannot have Cena in the building. Some of Oklahoma Citys finest come out to escort Cena out of the building (so he can return later?) Bradshaw points out that it is his security and he does not care about what the people think because he has money.
Security comes to the ring and they surround it while Cena waits for a fight. Bradshaw sends his men into the ring and they hold Cena for Bradshaw to punch him. They pull Cena out of the ring and carry him to the back. We see Cena being taken out in the back as he tries to fight out of this seven-on-one situation. We go to commercial since Hunter is not waiting outside this door.
We are back with the Slam of the Week: Cody Rhodes losing and winning the World Tag Titles in the same moment.
Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase vs Darren Wayne and Steve Anthony
Rhodes with a side head lock but he distracts his opponent while DiBiase attacks him from behind. DiBiase with a fist drop and Rhodes tags in and he connects with a knee drop. Rhodes with a DDT as DiBiase takes care of his other opponent with a clothesline.
Winners: Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase
After the match
Cody has a mic and he says that everyone wants to know why he did what he did to Bob Holly. When you are the son of Dusty Rhodes and grow up hearing about doing things the right way and pay your dues while being patient. He took that advise and applied it and where did it get him? He was carrying that baby boomer Bob Holly to keep his career alive. Cody says that he couldnt find himself. He talked to Ted before he debuted. Cody says that he is not a patient person. When you are this talented, you dont pay dues.
Ted gets on the mic and he says that the people of his generation do not have the spine to do what they do. In reality, the people in this country under the age of 30 are spoiled, obedient sheep. They took matters into their own hands. It makes them simply . . . priceless.
We go to commercial.
Backstage
We are back and Katie Lea and Paul Burchill are talking about last night. Paul guarantees that Katie will become womens champion. He tells Katie not to get in trouble. Jamie Noble arrives and he introduces himself to Katie. Jamie says that he was a big deal on Smackdown and he is going to get respect on Raw, 'Prison Rules Style'. He is going to go to the biggest man in the locker room and draw his line in the sand. Jamie turns around and sees Kane standing there. Noble says that they are on new shows and it is time for new starts. Now that Mr. McMahon is not here, so there is no boss and they are both equals. Noble tells Kane not to dig in his bag to listen to his Larry the Cable Guy tapes or there will be trouble. Noble tells Kane a knock-knock joke. Kane grabs Noble by the throat but Noble kicks Kane and escapes. Kane walks away as if he was a horror movie villain.
Noble runs into the arena and hides at the announce table for a second before he is sent away by Lawler and Cole. Noble hides but the pyro goes off and Noble leaves his sanctuary. Noble with a tope onto Kane and kicks him but Kane sits up and hits an uppercut. Noble with a forearm to Kane but Kane pushes him off and then he connects with a boot. Kane with a choke slam on to the announce table and Noble rolls off. Kane smirks.
Chris Jericho is staring and walking as we go to commercial.
We are back and we see how Chris Jericho became a former Intercontinental Champion. Then we saw Jericho with the forearm to the eye.
Chris Jericho is on the mic and he comments on how the WWE website called him Y2Jaded. He says that he is an honest man who got swindled by Shawn Michaels and Kofi Kingston. He talks about how he was double teamed last night. Chris says that he was told that Shawn is not there tonight, just like he was told yesterday. Each time Shawn comes out, he clutches his injured eye. Chris says that there is more to the eye injury. Chris says that Michaels comes out with his eye injury to placate his ego. Jericho offers Michaels a return on his investment. Jericho challenges Michaels to a one-on-one match at the Great American Bash. Jericho says that Michaels took something from him, so he will return the favor and take something from Michaels. Jericho then says that he will take his title back.
Intercontinental Title Match
Chris Jericho vs Kofi Kingston
We join the match in progress and Lance Cade is at ringside. Michaels works on Kofis neck. Kofi does the leap into the corner, but Jericho sent Kingston into the turnbuckles. Back to live action and Jericho with a clothesline and then he slaps Kofi and then he sends Kofi into the ropes and Kofi bounces off and hits Jericho. Kofi with a Jamaican Hammer followed by a flying double sledge. Kofi with the hesitation leg drop. Jericho with a rollup for a near fall followed by an enzuigiri for a two count. Kofi with a punch and uppercut followed by an Irish whip. Jericho with a kick and bulldog followed by a Lionsault for a two count. Jericho with a forearm and suplex but Kofi counters and he gets a rollup. Jericho reverses and pulls the tights but the referee disqualifies Jericho.
Winner: Kofi Kingston by disqualification
After the match
Jericho attacks Kingston and he rakes the eyes. We go to commercial.
We are back and Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler recap tonights show and we see CM Punk defeat Edge one more time.
Backstage
We see Edge leaving the arena and he blames Hawkins and Ryder for losing. He wants to know where they were. We see Edge drive away and he is not happy.
World Heavyweight Title
JBL vs CM Punk
Bradshaw has his security come to the ring and Bradshaw is ready to start the match. They lock up and Bradshaw with a knee in the corner followed by punches. Bradshaw with a short arm clothesline followed by a forearm to the back and elbow drops for a near fall. Bradshaw with a side head lock. Punk with an arm drag and back kick followed by a knee lift that sends Bradshaw to the floor. Punk misses a baseball slide to the floor and Bradshaw with a clothesline and then he slams Punks head into the announce table. Punk kicks out of a cover by Bradshaw. Bradshaw with a cravate and Punk with punches and kicks. Bradshaw with a sleeper but Punk with elbows to get out of the hold. Punk with a forearm but Bradshaw with a shoulder tackle. Bradshaw charges into a boot and then Punk with an enzuigiri that sends both men to the mat. Punk with a knee into the corner followed by the bulldog for a two count. Bradshaw catches Punk and hits a fallaway slam for a two count. Punk with a spin kick to the head and then he hits the springboard clothesline for a two count.
John Cena comes out with Cryme Tyme to take care of security. Bradshaw is distracted and that allows Punk to hit Go To Sleep on Bradshaw for the three count.
Winner: CM Punk
After the match
Punk hits a pescado onto the members of security. Cryme Tyme, Cena, and Punk take care of things as we go to credits