Mr. McMahon didn’t feel like he had the luck of the Irish on his side when the diminutive leprechaun Hornswoggle was revealed to be his illegitimate child. Now that he has had a week to come to grips with his little bastard, how will the Chairman deal with the newest member of his family? Find out Monday night when Raw makes its way to Nashville, Tenn.
One person who may be singing the blues in the “Music Capital of the World” is Randy Orton. The Legend Killer failed to win the WWE Championship after John Cena was disqualified, and he got a dose of his own medicine when Cena’s dad punted him in the head. Now he will face The Champ in a Last Man Standing Match at No Mercy on October 7. How will Orton and Cena react to the latest chapter in their raging rivalry?
Meanwhile, hard-to-please skeptics are singing the praises of Women’s Champion Candice Michelle after she overcame the odds and found a way to defeat the heavily-favored, powerful Beth Phoenix at Unforgiven. But has she seen the last of the Glamazon?
Find out all this and more Monday night when Raw emanates live from Nashville on USA Network at 9/8 CT.
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RAW Results - 17th Sep, 2007
Location - Nashville, Tennessee
Announcers - J.R. and Jerry 'The King' Lawler
John Cena’s music plays and he comes to the ring. Cena tells some of the people that he knows that they are a bit upset with him. What is wrong with John Cena, he hasn’t been the same the last few weeks. He says that he had some pent up aggression and he is sorry. Tonight is a different story because he feels great. He corrects that and says that he feels fabulous. It feels like a weight has been lifted off his shoulders and everything is going to be okay. Last night he lost to Randy Orton. It is so great that he had to come out to say thank you. He had to say thank you to his dad for being brave enough to show up last night and then to make him the proudest son on the Earth last night. He also has a special thank you for Randy Orton. Over the last few weeks, Orton has made him put things in order in his life. Orton is stupid to think that Cena’s father was an intentional distraction. Orton is stupid enough to think that Cena got himself intentionally disqualified. Orton is also stupid enough to want a rematch with John Cena. Cena says the most important thank you goes to Jonathan Coachman because Coach agreed with Randy Orton and he has the power to make matches. At No Mercy, for the WWE Championship, it will be John Cena versus Randy Orton in a Last Man Standing Match. Cena says that Last Man Standing means no rules, no limits, no pinfalls, and no disqualifications. That means that what he did to Randy Orton last night was perfectly legal. When he gets his hands on Orton at the pay per view, he can do what he wants without having to worry about the consequences. He says that he will go through Randy Orton like a knife through hot butter. Cena thanks Jonathan Coachman again because he is so excited to go into that rematch at No Mercy in a Last Man Standing Match.
Jonathan Coachman comes out and he says that Cena should not be thanking him for the Last Man Standing Match at No Mercy, he should be thanking him that he still has a job. Cena’s father got involved in the match and blatantly attacked a WWE Superstar. Then Cena put his hands on Coachman. He could have suspended Cena on the spot or stripped him of his title. If Cena thinks that he got a modicum of revenge last night, he will allow Randy Orton to get the same. He is going to give us a match that everyone will want to see. It will be Orton versus Cena live tonight. Cena says that he is with the fans as they applaud the announcement. Coachman says that after he made the Last Man Standing Match last night, he met with Cena’s father this morning. Coachman says that his father arrived, but at the meeting, he intended to strip Cena of the WWE Title. Coachman says that Cena’s father begged Coachman not to strip Cena of the title. Coachman said that Cena’s father told him that he would do anything to allow Cena to keep the title. Coachman tells John that he is not the Cena that Orton will be facing. Cena calls Coachman a ‘son of a bitch’ and Coachman announces that Orton will face John Cena’s father. We go to commercial.
We are back and Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler are talking about the match between Randy Orton and John Cena’s father. Lawler says that Cena’s father brought this upon himself. Jim Ross also says that there will be a ‘dysfunctional’ family reunion as he addresses his son Hornswoggle.
We see footage of Jeff Hardy being attacked by the Great Khali last week on Raw.
Jeff Hardy versus Shelton Benjamin for the Intercontinental Title
Benjamin with a knee to Hardy and then he tosses Hardy into the corner followed by a Northern Lights suplex for a near fall. Benjamin with another near fall followed by kicks in the corner and a punch. Benjamin misses a clothesline but Hardy with a reverse atomic drop and leg drop followed by a drop kick for a near fall. Hardy with an arm bar on Benjamin. Benjamin with an arm drag but Hardy holds on to the arm bar as he rolls through. Benjamin reverses into an arm bar of his own but Hardy turns it into a top wrist lock and take down. Hardy with a knee to Benjamin’s arm and then he sends Benjamin into the turnbuckles. Hardy with kicks to Benjamin followed by another arm bar. Benjamin with a knee but Hardy holds on to the ropes on an Irish whip. Benjamin is sent to the apron but he tries to suplex Hardy to the floor. Hardy with a mule kick that sends Benjamin to the floor and then Hardy with a pescado onto Benjamin and both men are down as we go to commercial.
We are back and the action has returned to the ring and Benjamin works on Hardy’s neck with a head lock as he isolates Hardy’s arm. We see footage during the commercial when Hardy missed Whisper in the Wind and then Benjamin hit a round kick to Hardy’s head. Benjamin with a flapjack for a two count. Benjamin kicks Hardy in the corner and punches him. The referee admonishes Benjamin but Benjamin with a running kick to the head. Benjamin with a neckbreaker for a near fall. Benjamin with a reverse chin lock on Hardy as he continues to work on Hardy’s neck. Benjamin gets on top of Hardy to add extra pressure to the hold. Hardy punches his way out of the hold but Benjamin pulls Hardy down by the hair. Benjamin gets a two count after Hardy kicks out. Benjamin tries for a superkick but Hardy blocks it. Both men hit clotheslines and they go down. Benjamin misses a boot in the corner and Hardy hits a flying clothesline. Hardy hits Whisper in the Wind on Benjamin and then he sets for the Twist of Fate but Benjamin hits a backbreaker but Benjamin can only get a two count. Benjamin punches Hardy in the head. Hardy with an Irish whip but he misses the charge into the corner. Benjamin with a side Russian leg sweep into a float over for a two count. Hardy punches Benjamin and tries for a suplex but Benjamin counters and hits a reverse DDT but Benjamin gets another two count as Hardy kicks out. Benjamin tries for another cover but only gets a two count. Benjamin with an Irish whip but Hardy goes to the apron when Benjamin charges. Benjamin leaps to the top turnbuckle and sets for a superplex but Hardy pushes Benjamin off and hits a Swanton for the three count.
Winner: Jeff Hardy
It is time for a look at Diva Search: The Silicone Menace. We look at the beach volleyball that aired on WWE.com. We find out that there was some trash talking among the girls during the game. The blondes beat the brunettes in that game. The second competition was Diva Limbo. We are told how to vote for The Silicone Menace.
Vince McMahon is in the McLimo and he is joined by Jonathan Coachman. Coach says that tonight is going to be a great night in Nashville. Vince says that all he cares about is his predicament. Coach says that he knows that Vince is still angry about the identity of his illegitimate son but he tells Vince that he does not have to worry about it much longer. Coach says that the plan is set. We see Hornswoggle eating some Lucky Charms while Coach says that Vince won’t have to worry about it much longer. Vince tells Coach that Hornswoggle is his responsibility. Coach asks why Hornswoggle is taped up and Vince says that Hornswoggle is in an infant seat and that he needs to be restrained. Vince tells Coachman to take Hornswoggle with him. Hornswoggle and Coach leave the limo as we go to commercial.
We are back with the WWE Rewind: Maria talking about problems she is having with Santino as Santino attacks Ron Simmons. DAMN!
John Cena is in the locker room with his father and he tells his dad that he is not wrestling. His father says that he is not letting Coach strip him of the title. Cena tells his father that the WWE Title comes and goes. It is won and lost. He will get another shot. It is not worth the risk. Cena’s father says the title means everything to John and he is not going to let Coach strip him of it. He tells his son that he is wrestling tonight. Cena says that he will take care of this as he walks out of the locker room.
We go to the locker room door for the Divas and Santino Marella is knocking on the door for Maria. Jillian opens the door and says that Maria does not want to talk to him after what happened to Ron Simmons. Santino says that Simmons got what he deserved. Santino says that he does not understand Maria because she wanted to see an advanced copy of The Condemned. Jillian says that she loved that movie. Santino says that Austin’s performance was worse than Britney Spears’s performance at the Video Music Awards. Jillian wants everyone to leave Britney alone. Santino says that he cannot believe what he used to do to the sight of Britney in the past. He says that he is afraid that he is losing Maria so he needs to do something big to impress her. Jillian says that she knows what is going to impress Maria. Jillian says that they can sing a country/music duet. Jillian starts to ‘sing’ and Santino says that he has another idea. She thanks ‘Lillian’ and walks away. Jillian corrects Santino after he leaves.
Vince is walking in the back and he says that he is disappointed at Coachman. Vince says that it is Coach’s responsibility to stay with Hornswoggle, but Coach says that he tried to but Hornswoggle’s legs are small and he is quick. Vince tells Coach to be quicker. Vince wonders what the music is and he wants to know why there is Irish music coming from his office. Vince enters his office and he is shocked at what he sees. Vince blames Coach for all of this. Vince wants to know what is going on and then wants to know what Coach is going to do about this. Vince says that he wants something to happen ‘accidentally’. He does not want anyone to know how embarrassed he really is. Hornswoggle pops up behind Vince and Coachman, but he gets out of the office. We go to commercial.
Daivari versus Hacksaw Jim Duggan in a Flag Match
Daivari goes for his flag but Duggan with a press slam and punches. Duggan with a slam to Daivari and then he climbs to grab the flag. Daivari pulls Duggan off the turnbuckles and then he clips Duggan. Daivari with punches to Duggan and then he works on Duggan’s leg. Daivari goes for the corner but Duggan gets there before Daivari can climb it. Duggan grabs Daivari’s leg but Daivari kicks Duggan. Daivari climbs the pole but Duggan pulls Daivari onto the ring post. Duggan with punches to Daivari and then he goes for the U.S. Flag. They fight on the top turnbuckle and Daivari is punched to the floor. Duggan grabs the flag to win the match.
Winner: Hacksaw Jim Duggan
Cody Rhodes is with Jonathan Coachman and he wants to face Randy Orton instead of John Cena’s father. Coachman thanks Cody for offering but he will let Cody know if his services are needed. Coach walks in the hall and Cena stops Coachman. He tells Coach to call off the match because he will not be responsible for what happens to Orton or anyone else, even Coach. Coach tells Cena that he has a match. Coach says that if Cena wins, the match between Orton and his father will not take place. If Cena loses, the match will happen. Coach tells Cena that his father’s fate is in his hands. Coach walks away. We go to commercial.
We are back and there is NO CHANCE as Vince McMahon walks to the ring. Vince says that many were as surprised as he was that the seed of his grapefruits produced a leprechaun. Vince says that he does not want to appear not to be proud of his son. He says that he is a compassionate human being. He brings out Hornswoggle McMahon. Hornswoggle does a jig in the ring and his dad tells him to stop. Vince says that he does not want his son to be tired out. Vince gets on his knee and asks Hornswoggle if he is happy that he is a McMahon. Vince says that means that when he dies. . . if he dies, Hornswoggle will come into a lot of money. Vince tells Hornswoggle that money is not everything. He says that what life is truly about is love and compassion. It is not just about money. He wants to show how he is going to open his heart for his son. He has some legal papers for Hornswoggle. He says that he is putting Hornswoggle up for adoption. Vince tells Hornswoggle to say hello to Hornswoggle’s new parents. Ed and Alice Koskie. Vince says that they are accompanied by their attorney who drew up the papers. Hornswoggle does not want this to happen. Vince says that this is a special moment for the Koskies. Ed says that he is proud to make Hornswoggle part of their family. Alice says that he looks beautiful and they are going to love him so much. Vince wants Hornswoggle to hug Ed. Hornswoggle ‘hugs’ his dad, but then he pulls down Ed’s pants and hits a splash. Hornswoggle punches Ed and Ed rolls out of the ring to the floor. Vince wants Alice to sign the papers but Hornswoggle bites Alice. Alice leaves the ring in shock. Vince tells his son to stay away from him. Vince says that he does not want Hornswoggle in his family because he is a disgrace to his family and to him. Vince tells Hornswoggle to get out of the ring and his life. Hornswoggle leaves the ring and walks to the back.
Vince says that there is not a person in the ring who would not have done the same thing if they were a millionaire and named McMahon. Vince is interrupted by Triple H’s music. Hunter walks out and he does a moving GameFountain as he walks to the ring. Vince wants to know what Hunter is doing here. Vince says that he was going to have a tender moment with his son but Hunter interrupted it. Hunter says that he went through a lot of trouble decorating Vince’s office and he asks Vince if he knows how hard it is to find a unicorn in Nashville. Hunter says that he knows that Vince slept with some trolls; but he did not know that Vince slept with fairies, elves, and hobgoblins. Vince says that he never slept with any fairies. Hunter says that isn’t what he read on the internet. Vince wants to know if Hunter can move this along. Hunter says that he knows that Vince is upset because he is the Genetic Jackhammer. Somewhere along the way, the Genetic Jackhammer had a little too much Genetic Jack Daniels and forgot to Genetically Jack Off. Then Vince ended up here as the Genetic Jackass. Hunter wonders why Vince did not see this coming. Vince is a little short tempered. He is short sighted. Hunter says that Vince has a microscopic penis. Vince wants to know if Hunter is finished and Hunter says that is the same thing that Hornswoggle’s mother said. Hunter says that he wants to know one thing, between the two of them. Hunter wonders if Vince did it with Hornswoggle’s mother on the yellow brick road or at Smurf Village. Hunter wonders what Vince said to her the first time they met. Hunter says that he can see that Vince had enough, but he has one more question for Vince. He wants to know if Hornswoggle’s mom was ‘magically delicious’. Vince says that he might have a few problems, but nothing as big as Hunter’s. Vince wishes Hunter luck against the World Tag Team Champions in a Handicap Match. We go to commercial as Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch come to the ring.
Triple H versus World Tag Team Champions Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch in a Handicap Match
The match is joined in progress with Murdoch having Hunter in a head lock. Cade is tagged in and they try to double team Hunter but Hunter with a double clothesline. Hunter clotheslines Cade over the top rope and then he back body drops Murdoch over the top rope to the floor. Carlito comes out to watch the action from the Rawest Stage in Sports Entertainment. Hunter punches Cade but Cade with a kick to Hunter followed by a swinging neck breaker and he gets a two count. Cade with shots to Hunter’s upper chest and then Murdoch is tagged in and Cade drops Murdoch across Hunter’s chest and gets a near fall. Murdoch punches Hunter in the corner. Murdoch with an Irish whip into the corner and then Murdoch goes to the second turnbuckle for a Blockbuster and he gets a two count. Cade tags in and he connects with an elbow to the face. Cade with another elbow drop and he gets a near fall. Cade works on Hunter’s neck. Cade with an Irish whip to Hunter but Hunter gets a boot up when Cade charges. Cade with a jumping leg lariat to Hunter. Murdoch tags in and Murdoch goes up top but he is met with a boot to the chin. Cade tags in but Hunter with a high knee and punch to Cade. Hunter with a face buster and clothesline to Cade followed by a clothesline to Murdoch. Hunter punches Cade but Murdoch attacks Hunter from behind. Hunter moves when Murdoch tries to clothesline him and Murdoch hits Cade instead. Hunter avoids a charge by Murdoch and he goes over the top rope to the floor. Hunter with a spinebuster to Cade for the three count.
Winner: Triple H
After the match
Murdoch and Carlito get in the ring and they go after Hunter. Carlito punches and kicks Hunter with Cade and Murdoch joining in. Paul London and Brian Kendrick come to the ring to help Triple H and they chase Cade and Murdoch out of the ring. Carlito yells at Cade and Murdoch for leaving but then he realizes that Hunter is behind him. Hunter with a spinebuster to Carlito and Carlito leaves the ring. London and Kendrick want Hunter to shake his hand and he does it, before he kicks London and gives Kendrick a pedigree. Pedigree time for Paul London. We go to commercial.
We see highlights from last night’s Women’s Title Match between Candice Michelle and Beth Phoenix that Candice got the victory with a rollup to retain the title. Beth is at ringside for the next match
Melina and Jillian Hall versus Women’s Champion Candice Michelle and Mickie James
Mickie and Melina start things off and Melina tries for a punch but Mickie with an elbow. Mickie with a rana and take down for a near fall. Melina with an Irish whip but Mickie with a kick. Melina punches Mickie on the turnbuckles. Mickie pushes Melina off but Jillian pushes Mickie off the turnbuckles. Melina slams Mickie’s face into the mat and then she tags in Jillian. Jillian tosses Mickie by the hair and Melina is tagged back in. Melina with a kick to Mickie’s head. Melina and Mickie with double clotheslines and both are down. Candice is tagged in and she hits a forearm to the top of the head followed by another clothesline and drop kick. Candice with a back body drop and kick. Candice with a Northern Lights suplex but Jillian breaks up the cover. Candice knocks Jillian off the apron. Melina with a kick to Candice and Jillian is tagged in. Candice with an Unprettier for the three count.
Winners: Mickie James and Candice Michelle
After the match
Beth brings the belt into the ring and gives it to Candice in a forceful manner. We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time to take a look at The Condemned since it is coming out on DVD tomorrow.
Coach and Vince are walking in the back and Vince asks Coach about the Cena match. Coach says that it is done. Vince wonders where Hornswoggle is. Coach says that nobody has seen him and suggests that Hornswoggle has been scarred for life. Coach tells Vince that he will see him at the wedding. Vince gets in the McLimo and Hornswoggle is in the trunk. Coach tries to get Vince’s attention. We go to commercial.
We are back and next week we will see Carlito versus Triple H in a Cage Match on Raw.
WWE Champion John Cena versus Santino Marella
Cena with a side head lock and flying shoulder tackle. Cena with a flying clothesline and Blue Thunder Driver. Cena with the Five Knuckle Shuffle and then Marella rolls out of the ring. Cena rolls Marella back into the ring. Cena with the FU set up but Orton interferes and the referee calls for the bell.
John Cena by disqualification
After the match
Orton kicks and punches Cena. Cena stomps on Cena’s chest and then he handcuffs Cena’s hand to the ropes.
Coach comes out and he tells Cena that there is a misunderstanding. Cena won by disqualification, but Cena needed to win by pinfall or submission. That means that since it did not happen, the match between Randy Orton and Cena’s father will happen and it is next. We go to commercial.
We are back and Cena is still handcuffed to the bottom rope.
Randy Orton versus John Cena’s Father
Cena tries to get Orton’s attention but Orton backs Cena up and then he holds Cena followed by a knee to the midsection. Orton looks at John and then he stands over John’s father. Orton with a knee to Mr. Cena. Orton stomps on Cena’s father’s arm and then his leg. Orton has his foot over Cena’s father’s head and then he stomps on the other arm. Orton with a forearm to the midsection. Cody Rhodes comes out and the ref calls for the bell.
Winner: Randy Orton by disqualification
Orton throws Rhodes out of the ring and then he Irish whips Rhodes into the ring steps. Orton returns to the ring and then he hits an RKO on Cena’s father. Cena removes the turnbuckle and he gets into the ring to check on his father. Cena checks on his father while Orton stands on the Rawest Ramp in Sports Entertainment and we go to commercial.
09-18-2007, 01:58 AM
Kellie
WWE Intercontinental champion Jeff Hardy vs. Shelton Benjamin has been announced for tonight's Raw in Nashville, TN.
