Less than a week before Cyber Sunday, all four Superstars involved in the WWE Championship Match in sports-entertainment's most interactive event will be in the same ring at the same time. WWE Champion Randy Orton will team with one potential challenger, Mr. Kennedy, against two other prospective Cyber Sunday opponents, Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy & Shawn Michaels.
With Hardy, Kennedy and Michaels in full campaign mode and appealing for your vote, how will that impact the tag team encounter? Who will best make their case to be Orton’s opponent for the WWE Championship six days later in the nation’s capital? Find out when the Superstars of Raw come the Qwest Arena in Omaha, Neb.
Candice Michelle is invoking her No Mercy rematch clause to try and regain her Women’s Championship from the beautiful, but deadly, Glamazon, Beth Phoenix. Will Candice be able to pull the upset and earn a second title reign as the top WWE Diva? Or, as promised, will the Glamazon make the former champ bow down to her sheer strength and might?
After Umaga’s powerful demonstration of brutality in the United Kingdom, will Triple H show up in Omaha to face the McMahon-backed monster that brutally attacked him two weeks ago? What will the conniving Chairman of WWE, Mr. McMahon, have in store for The Game?
And what will the stipulation be in the Cyber Sunday matchup between the Samoan Bulldozer and the Cerebral Assassin: a Street Fight, a Steel Cage Match or a First Blood Match? Our fans will ultimately decide with their mouse clicks at WWE.com.
Find out the answers to these questions and more on Monday Night Raw, live at 9 ET/8 CT on USA Network.
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RAW Results - 22nd Oct, 2007
Location - Omaha, Nebraska
Announcers - J.R. and Jerry 'The King' Lawler
Ken Kennedy is in the ring as we start off tonight’s show. He says that everyone has the opportunity on Sunday to make history because they get to vote for the man who will face Randy Orton for the WWE Championship. He decides to take a look at the candidates. On one hand, you have Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy. Jeff is like Hillary Clinton. They have their pretty blonde hair, a famous last name; but Jeff will not be able to get the job done because just like Hillary, he has no testicles. On the other hand, you have Shawn Michaels. Shawn Michaels is like Rudy Giuliani. They both talk tough, have impressive resumes; but both live in the past. He wants Shawn to tell him what he has done lately. It is nowhere near as impressive as what he has done. Over the last two years, he has been the United States Champion, the winner of the Money in the Bank Match; and has wins over Rey Mysterio, Batista, and the Undertaker. Kennedy says to ask not what Mister Kennedy can do for you, but ask what each and everyone can do for Mister Kennedy. He says that he will defeat Randy Orton and there will be a new WWE Champion.
Kennedy is interrupted by Jeff Hardy. Jeff is standing in the crowd and Kennedy tells Hardy that he cut him off. Hardy says that by standing with the fans, Kennedy’s approval rating sucks. Kennedy tells Hardy that he does not want to get into a debate with him right now. Kennedy says that his success speaks for itself. Kennedy says that Hardy is in the crowd begging for votes. Hardy says that Kennedy tried to pass himself off as a McMahon, but he failed. Last week, he tried to kick Jeff’s ass, and he failed. Hardy says that Kennedy is going to fail again on Sunday. Kennedy tells Hardy that he does not have to listen to this. Hardy asks the fans if they want to see him beat the holy hell out of Kennedy.
Hardy goes after Kennedy in the ring and they exchange punches. Randy Orton comes into the ring and Hardy punches Orton. Kennedy holds Hardy for Orton as Orton punches Hardy. Shawn Michaels comes to the ring and he goes after Orton. Orton and Michaels fight out of the ring and to the back. Hardy punches Kennedy and then he hits a running clothesline that sends Kennedy over the top rope to the floor. We go to commercial.
We are back with an ad for the 500th issue of the WWE Magazine.
We have a Moments Ago Moment of the four men who will be in the main event tonight got involved in some fisticuffs.
Paul London, Brian Kendrick, and Mickie James versus Lance Cade, Trevor Murdoch, and Melina
Cade and London start things off and London with a waist lock and side head lock. London with a side head lock takedown with some help from the turnbuckles. Cade with a shoulder tackle followed by a forearm. Cade with an Irish whip and London floats over and then hits a cross body for a near fall. London with an arm drag and then he tags in Kendrick. Kendrick with a sunset flip for a near fall. Kendrick follows that with an arm drag and then London is tagged in again. London with a double sledge from the turnbuckles. Kendrick tags in and does the same thing. Mickie James tags in and Cade tags in Melina. Melina with a kick and forearm to Mickie. Mickie with a back kick and knee to Melina. Murdoch tags in and Kendrick comes in. Kendrick with punches to Murdoch but Murdoch with a jawbreaker. Cade tags in and hits a neck breaker and Melina shrieks her approval. Murdoch tags back in and Cade gets Murdoch up for a leg drop on Kendrick for a near fall. Cade tags in and he connects with a knee on Kendrick. Kendrick with a kick and enzuigiri. Murdoch and London tag in. London with a clothesline, elbow, and drop kick. London hits a spinning heel kick after a leap frog. Mickie with a Louise Thesz Press on Melina. Mickie knocks Melina out of the ring. Cade clotheslines Murdoch accidentally. Kendrick takes care of Murdoch while London hits a shooting star press for the three count
Winners: Paul London, Brian Kendrick, and Mickie James
We go to the latest Diva Search: The Silicone Menace segment and it is Diva Interrogation. We see the three finalists in the back and we go to commercial.
Backstage:
We are back and Jeff Hardy is in the locker room and Shawn Michaels says that Jeff was pretty impressive. Jeff says that it is all about making an impression. Shawn says that Randy Orton tried to end his career and he only has one goal. That is to turn Orton into a wrong way traveling, slowly unraveling shell of a man. He connected with Sweet Chin Music twice and now he is going for the triple tonight. Sunday will be the cycle. Jeff says that unless the people want something different. What about the Intercontinental Champion versus the WWE Champion. What about a swanton instead of a super kick. Jeff says that he needs his chance now. Shawn wants to know if Jeff has his back and wonders if Jeff is going to drop him just like that. Jeff tells Shawn that he is going to do exactly what Shawn would do.
Cody Rhodes is in the back and he is reading the 500th issue of the WWE Magazine as Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas stop by. Shelton says that five-hundred is also the number of times that Bob Holly has beaten up Cody this month. Shelton says that he has some good news and bad news. The good news is that Bob Holly is not going to be beating him up. The bad news is that it is going to be Shelton beating Cody up tonight. Cody says that there is a difference between Bob Holly and Shelton Benjamin. First, Bob Holly does not look like a tool as a blonde. Cody also says that he respects Holly. Shelton says that he is going to beat Cody up in the ring. Shelton also says that Cody can dye his hair blonde and be a thinner, less attractive, younger, and less talented version of his old man.
Coach and William Regal are in the office and Regal says that we know that Vince is out of the country but Coach wants a match with Hornswoggle. Vince would not like that because no matter how illegitimate he is, Hornswoggle is still his son. Regal says that it was really Vince who double crossed Coach last week. Coach says that Vince is embarrassed that Hornswoggle is his son. Coach says that Regal would be doing a favor for all of the McMahons. Regal give Coach his match against Hornswoggle. Coach says that it was not him that he wanted in the match, it was Umaga. We go to commercial.
We are back with footage from last week’s match between Bob Holly and Cody Rhodes.
Cody Rhodes versus Shelton Benjamin with Charlie Haas
Benjamin with a kick to Rhodes and then he punches Rhodes and kicks Cody in the leg before working on the quad. Benjamin with a leg drop on Cody’s leg. Benjamin continues to work on the leg. Cody with an elbow and punches followed by a side head lock. Benjamin returns to the leg. Benjamin with a kick but Rhodes with a knee. Cody with an elbow to a charging Benjamin followed by a bulldog for a two count. Haas distracts Rhodes and Benjamin with a rollup but Rhodes rolls through and gets the three count on Benjamin.
Winner: Cody Rhodes
After the match:
Haas attacks Rhodes and Benjamin joins in. Bob Holly comes to the ring and Haas and Benjamin leave the ring. Rhodes and Holly stand together in the ring. Holly nods to Rhodes before leaving the ring. We go to commercial
We are back and Harry Smith is in the ring and he says that he is proud to be the son of The British Bulldog and he dedicates his first match to his father.
D.H. Smith versus Carlito
They lock up and Carlito with an arm bar but Smith with a reversal. Carlito with a kick and then he misses a kick. Smith with a bridge for a two count. Smith with a shoulder tackle followed by an overhead belly-to-belly throw for a two count. Carlito goes to the apron and he punches Smith followed by a springboard drop kick. Carlito chops Smith and punches followed by kicks. Carlito slams Smith for a two count. Carlito works on Smith’s back but Smith gets to his feet and he kicks and punches Carlito. Carlito with a kick followed by a clothesline for a two count. Carlito with forearms to Smith’s back. Carlito with a side head lock and then he backs Carlito into the corner. Smith with a series of European uppercuts followed by two standing drop kicks. Smith with a kick and Northern Lights suplex for a two count. Carlito with a springboard back elbow for a near fall. Carlito punches Smith. Smith catches Carlito on a float over and Smith with a running power slam for the three count.
Winner: D.H. Smith
Backstage:
Beth Phoenix and Candice stand face to face and Beth tells Candice that she is going to bow down to the Glamazon. Candice says that she is going to take back the Women’s Title. She says that nobody will make her get down on her knees.
Umaga and Coach are walking in the back as we go to commercial.
We are back and it is time to look back at Hornswoggle and Coach’s problems from last week and Coach being blown up by Hornswoggle.
Umaga with Jonathan Coachman versus Hornswoggle
Hornswoggle appears from under the ring and he does not look too happy about this match. Hornswoggle refuses to enter the ring and then runs to the back. Coach follows after Hornswoggle but stops at the bottom of the ramp.
Triple H’s music plays and he comes out to the ring. Hunter enters the ring and he punches Umaga and Umaga punches back. Hunter punches Umaga but Umaga with an uppercut. Umaga pushes the referee out of the way and Hunter takes Umaga down. Referees separate Umaga and Hunter but they are not enough to control the two wrestlers. Some of the road agents come to the ring and Hunter throws Umaga out of the ring. Umaga pulls Hunter out and the continue to battle on the floor. Hunter gets a chair but Umaga punches him before he can use the chair. Umaga sends Hunter over the announce table. Hunter with a cross body onto Umaga from the announce table. Umaga tries to go to the back but Hunter attacks Umaga. Umaga and Hunter are separated again but Hunter goes after Umaga one more time. We go to commercial.
We are back with a Moments Ago Moment when Hornswoggle versus Umaga turned into a brawl between Hunter and Umaga.
We see Umaga going crazy in the back as he is held at bay by security, referees, and agents.
Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler talk about the match between Triple H and Umaga.
It is time for Todd Grisham to introduce the three finalists for Diva Search: The Silicone Menace. The first finalist is Brooke. The second finalist is Eve. The last finalist is Lena. Todd tells us that one of the finalists is going home tonight. Todd tells us that Lena is going home. Todd tells us that next week we will find out the winner of the Diva Search. Each of them get thirty seconds to tell the crowd why they should be the next Diva.
Randy Orton is in his locker room and his tag team partner stops by. Orton tells Kennedy that he wants to set the record straight. The only reason he came out was to stop Jeff Hardy from beating the hell out of Kennedy and they are tag team partners. Orton says that there is no way that Kennedy will face Orton on Sunday. He says that is because the people hate him. Orton says that they should do their best to weaken Shawn Michaels and Jeff Hardy. If it wasn’t for Ken Kennedy, maybe he wouldn’t have taken out John Cena so easily. Kennedy says that he intends to win every match that he is in. After the match, if he feels the need to make a statement, Orton may have more important things to worry about than a super kick. Orton tells Kennedy that he does not want to make an enemy out of him. Kennedy tells Orton that he will see him out there . . . partner. We go to commercial.
We are back and before our next match, Maria is holding the 500th issue of WWE Magazine and Santino talks about the people who are in the magazine. Santino says that Steve Austin is in the magazine 283 times. Santino points out that he is not even in the magazine. Santino points out that Mantaur is mentioned.
Santino is interrupted by the latest viral video. Santino wants to know if Steve Austin is sending him a message but he does not have the guts. Santino says that if Austin gets in his face, he will give Austin an ass whoop.
Santino Marella with Maria versus Ron DAMN Simmons
Santino kicks Simmons in the leg but Simmons grabs Marella by the throat. Marella tries for a punch but Simmons blocks it and responds with punches of his own followed by an elbow. Santino with forearms to Simmons’s chest. Marella gets a two count on Simmons. Marella with a reverse chin lock. Simmons gets back to his feet and he connects with a shoulder. Simmons punches Santino in the corner. Santino with a low blow and the referee calls for the bell.
Winner: Ron Simmons by disqualification
Backstage:
Todd Grisham is in the interview area with Triple H. Hunter says that it does not matter whether it is a First Blood Match, a Steel Cage Match, or a Street Fight. He wants to have all three match. He looked in Umaga’s eyes and he saw doubt. On Sunday, he will see fear. Umaga will know that he has been in the ring with the one true Destroyer and the King of Kings. No matter how the voting goes, on Sunday, it is time to play the game.
Candice Michelle is walking in the back as we go to commercial.
Candice Michelle versus Beth Phoenix for the Women’s Title in a Two out of Three Falls Match
Fall Number One. They lock up and Beth backs Candice into the corner and Beth with an elbow in the corner followed by a forearm to the back. Beth with an Irish whip but Candice floats over. Beth sends Candice to the apron and then Candice with a punch followed by a rana. Candice tries for an Irish whip but Beth does not budge. Candice tries for a sunset flip but Beth does not go over and she picks Candice up and hits a vertical choke slam for the three count.
We go to commercial.
Fall Number Twoand Beth tries to put Candice in a Boston Crab. We see footage from the commercial break as she overpowers Candice. Beth continues with a version of the Strong Hold on Candice but Candice kicks Beth off. Beth with a kick to the midsection followed by forearms. Candice responds with forearms and flying clotheslines and a drop kick and discus clothesline for a two count. Candice with a kick to the midsection followed by a rollup for a two count. Candice with a spinning heel kick but she can only get a two count. Candice goes up top and Beth hits the ropes and Candice falls to the mat. Beth pulls Candice into the center of the ring for the three count
Winner: Beth Phoenix
After the Match:
the medical staff and officials go to the ring to check on Candice. They bring a stretcher to the ring for Candice.
Backstage:
Randy Orton is walking in the back as we go to commercial.
We are back with a look at the card for Cyber Sunday:
World Title Match: Undertaker versus Batista with guest referee Steve Austin, Bradshaw, or Mick Foley
ECW Title Match: CM Punk versus Umaga, The Miz, or John Morrison
Umaga versus Triple H in a Steel Cage Match, Steel Cage Match, or First Blood Match
Rey Mysterio versus Fit Finlay in a Stretcher Match, Shillelagh on a Pole Match, or No Disqualification Match
WWE Title Match: Randy Orton versus Ken Kennedy, Shawn Michaels, or Jeff Hardy
Jeff Hardy and Shawn Michaels versus Ken Kennedy and Randy Orton
Michaels and Kennedy start things off. They lock up and Kennedy backs Michaels into the corner and Kennedy feigns a clean break and he punches Michaels. Michaels chops Kennedy. Michaels with a swinging neck breaker followed by a snap mare and kick to the head. Hardy is tagged in and he goes to the turnbuckles for a double sledge to the arm. Kennedy punches Hardy and Hardy with a flying clothesline. Hardy goes to the second turnbuckle for an elbow to the head for a near fall. Hardy with an Irish whip but he misses a charge into the corner and he goes down hard. Orton tags in and Orton punches Hardy. Orton punches Hardy in the head and the referee pulls Orton away from Hardy. Hardy punches Orton and then Orton with a clothesline for a near fall. Kennedy tags in and he kicks Hardy and then connects with an elbow drop for a two count. Kennedy with a forearm to Hardy but Hardy with a boot to Kennedy and Michaels is tagged in. Michaels with punches to Kennedy followed by a reverse atomic drop and slam. Michaels goes to the apron but Orton interferes. Michaels punches Orton but Kennedy attacks Michaels. Orton tags in and he punches Michaels in the ribs. Orton with punches to Michaels’s head. Orton stands over Michaels and then he picks him up. Michaels blocks a punch and then connects with a series of chops. Orton with a hard Irish whip to Michaels and then Kennedy tags in and covers Michaels for a near fall. Kennedy with a seated abdominal stretch to Michaels. Michaels gets out of the hold but Kennedy with a couple of backbreakers. Kennedy gets Michaels up but Michaels gets out of the hold. Kennedy connects with an elbow before he tags in Orton. Orton with the Garvin Stomp to Michaels. Kennedy makes the blind tag when Michaels starts to take control of Orton. Kennedy punches Michaels. Orton tags back in and punches Michaels while Kennedy holds Michaels. Orton with a body scissors. Michaels with chops while Orton punches Michaels. Orton with a drop toe hold to Michaels but Michaels hits an enzuigiri and both men are down. Hardy and Kennedy tag in and Hardy with a flying body block and punches. Hardy with a mule kick followed by a delayed baseball slide into the corner. Orton breaks up the cover. Michaels punches Orton and Orton goes out of the ring. Michaels with a pescado onto Orton. Hardy with Whisper in the Wind and then he goes up top but Kennedy with a forearm to Hardy. Kennedy tries for a superplex but Hardy pushes Kennedy off and hits a Swanton for the three count.
After the match:
Orton tries for an RKO on Hardy but Michaels stops Orton with Sweet Chin Music. We go to credits with Michaels standing over Orton and then he whispers something into Orton’s ear.
10-23-2007, 03:32 AM
seoulassassin21983
that little clip during the santino segment before he fought ron simmons, whose clip is that?
whose coming to raw
10-23-2007, 03:49 AM
LionDen
I'd like to see Hardy go for the title but I guess it will be Michaels.
10-23-2007, 03:49 AM
LionDen
Wow, Candice got hurt!!!!
10-23-2007, 04:53 AM
LionDen
Damn, that ending says it all, Michaels and Orton at Cyber Sunday. I do not think Michaels will win though.
10-23-2007, 04:59 AM
Kellie
wwe.com are reporting a possible shoulder injury for Candice
10-23-2007, 04:21 PM
Black Widow
awesome job on the live coverage kellie :)
kennedy v jeff IC title id like to see happen soon
