One night after No Way Out, Raw will be heading to sunny Anaheim, Calif. Unfortunately for Hornswoggle, he won’t have much of a chance to work on his tan. Mr. McMahon arranged a Steel Cage Match with the little leprechaun after his bastard son — with help from a defiant Finlay — defeated him last week in a No Disqualification Match.
This week, though, not even Finlay will be able to interrupt Mr. McMahon’s lesson in tough love, leaving Hornswoggle to his own devices. Just how will the little guy fare one-on-one against his spiteful dad in the unforgiving confines of a steel cage? Will Mr. McMahon really unleash fury on Hornswoggle, or is he simply trying to scare his bastard son?
The night after No Way Out may also offer up a new WWE Champion. With John Cena seemingly operating at “100 percent,” reigning champion Randy Orton will have his hands full fending off his intensely determined opponent. Will Cena recapture what he feels was wrongly taken from him? Or will Orton somehow be able to beat back the passionate efforts of the former titleholder?
In other Raw action, there will be five disgruntled Superstars returning from No Way Out after losing in the Elimination Chamber Match. One contender, Jeff Hardy, continues to fly high on an updraft of momentum after another win, while the others — Chris Jericho, JBL, Shawn Michaels, Triple H and Umaga — are never to be discounted. Which one of these formidable Superstars will return from the sinister structure victorious, earning an opportunity at the WWE Title in the main event at WrestleMania XXIV?
The only way to find out the answers to these questions and more is to tune in to Raw, live on USA Network at 9/8 CT.
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RAW Results - 18th Feb, 2008
Location - Anaheim, California
Announcers - Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler
Last night at No Way Out we found out who will be wrestling in the two main events at Wrestlemania in less than six weeks. Both Randy Orton and Edge retained their titles and they will face Triple H and the Undertaker respectively after their Elimination Chamber victories. We also saw a familiar face return as the Big Show appeared to attack Rey Mysterio and put all of the champions on notice. Will Floyd Mayweather confront Show again after he broke Show's nose when Mayweather defended Rey. Tonight we will find out if Maria will agree to pose for Playboy (for storyline purposes only). Will Santino stay with her if Maria goes to the Bunny side? Who will be the first to qualify for the annual Money in the Bank match? What is next for the men who lost in the Elimination Chamber? How will John Cena react to his disqualification loss from last night and will he try to get into the main event even though he gave up that shot last night? Will Hornswoggle be able to defeat his father in a steel cage match or has Vince finally found a way to out smart his son and Finlay? Will William Regal remember what a brush or comb is this week?
We are live from Anaheim, California and your announcers are Jim 'Disney is my favorite theme park' Ross and Jerry 'Why is there such a long line for Space Mountain' Lawler.
We start off with Triple H coming to the ring to address the people of Anaheim after his victory in the Elimination Chamber and he gives us a Number One Contender GameFountain. Hunter says that he is pretty happy now, but twelve months ago, he was not so happy. Last year he was in a wheelchair watching from the back as 80,000 people went crazy at Wrestlemania. After last night in the Elimination Chamber after beating five men, the Game is back. He is back in the main event at Wrestlemania. He says that he will become a twelve time WWE champion. Hunter says that at Wrestlemania . . . HEY
Hunter is interrupted by the WWE Champion Randy Orton who comes to the ring to bond with his fellow former Evolutioneer. Randy says that they have come full circle. Last night it was John Cena. Before him, it was Jeff Hardy, Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels, and before all of them it was Triple H who he beat for the WWE Title. Orton says that Hunter continues to be jealous of him. Four years ago, when he won the World Title, Triple H was jealous of him; and now he is still jealous. Orton likes that Hunter is already proclaiming his victory at Wrestlemania. That makes Hunter like the rest and Orton says that he has beaten the rest.
Trumpets play as John Cena comes to the ring. Cena tells Orton to wait one second and one cotton picking minute. Cena presents everyone the WWE Champion Randy Orton, a very unique individual. He is the first champion to be a liar and a loser. With all of the corruption in sports today, it is fitting that disgrace comes to the WWE Title. Cena suggests that Orton should have an asterisk because he is the only champion to lose his way into Wrestlemania. Cena says that he has an idea. Why not have a rematch tonight with Captain No Nuts defending his title against John Cena to see who faces Triple H at Wrestlemania.
Orton suggests that John Cena should not be out here ruining what he has with Hunter at Wrestlemania. Hunter says that he does not give a crap because he knows that he has the title match at Wrestlemania and he is going to beat whoever it is.
William Regal comes out and he is looking very Prince Valiantly tonight. Regal points out that Triple Heytch won the Elimination Chamber Match so he will be going to Wrestlemania. Regal points out that Orton got disqualified by punching a referee and Regal says that left a bad mark in his eyes. Regal says that Cena will face Randy Orton tonight in a non-title match but if Cena wins, he will get into the main event at Wrestlemania.
Triple Heytch does not like that idea because he earned his way into Wrestlemania. Regal points out that there will be a special guest referee in the main event and it will be Triple Heytch. We go to commercial.
We are back with the announcement that Floyd Mayweather will be on the show tonight as we see him punching Big Show.
Jeff Hardy versus Gene Snitsky in a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match
Snitsky sends Hardy to the mat as they lock up at the start of the match. Snitsky with a kick to the midsection and then he slams Hardy into the turnbuckles and then he kicks and chokes Hardy in the corner. Hardy with a drop kick to Snitsky’s knee followed by the delayed baseball slide in the corner. Hardy goes to the apron and up top but he takes too long and Snitsky gets up and crotches Hardy. Snitsky with a boot to the head and Hardy goes to the floor and we go to commercial.
We are back and Snitsky has Hardy in a bear hug but Hardy gets out of the hold with a series of elbows. Snitsky with a shoulder tackle and he gets a near fall. Snitsky with an elbow drop for another near fall. Hardy tries to get to his feet but he falls against the ropes and Snitsky chokes him in the ropes and connects with a forearm to the chest. Snitsky runs Hardy into the turnbuckles and then he tosses Jeff to the mat followed by a series of elbow drops, but Snitsky can only get a two count. Snitsky with yet another elbow drop and then he puts Hardy in a rear chin lock as he leans back. Snitsky turns it into a front face lock. Snitsky with a slam but he misses a leg drop. Hardy with a running forearm but he cannot get Snitsky off his feet. Hardy with a cross body and he gets a near fall. Hardy hits Whisper in the Wind and the gust takes down Snitsky for a near fall. Hardy tries for a Twist of Fate but he pushes Hardy off and connects with a big boot for a near fall. Snitsky sets for the pump handle slam but Hardy gets out of the hold and then he hits a Twist of Fate followed by a Swanton for the three count.
Winner: Jeff Hardy
Jerry Lawler talks about the voting on WWE Mobile and the question is whether Maria should pose for Playboy.
We go to commercial with footage of Floyd Mayweather punching Big Show in front of his entourage in matching sweatshirts. We then see Floyd with Rey in the back.
Mike Adamle brings out Shawn Michaels for a Hall of Fame announcement. Shawn says that he is sore, tired, and beat up; but Wrestlemania is around the corner. Shawn says that you cannot have Wrestlemania without the Hall of Fame. Shawn introduces the first nominee. He is the reason why Shawn is in the business and he is the greatest of all time. Shawn says that he is his fried. The first nominee is Ric Flair.
After the video package, Shawn says that no man deserves it as much as Flair. Shawn wants everyone to congratulate Flair and then he wants everyone to Woooo. We go to commercial.
We are back and we will see the Top 10 Slammy Moments of All-Time on wwe.com. It debuts on Saturday.
We hear some comments from earlier today by Paul and Katie. Paul talks about the looks that the guys have been giving her, but Katie says that it is a testament to some good family genes.
Paul Burchill with Katie Lea Burchill versus Super Crazy
Burchill misses a forearm into the corner but Crazy with a chop and punches. Crazy tries for a float over but Burchill catches him and kicks Crazy in the chest. Burchill with a European uppercut and slam for a near fall. Burchill with a snap mare and an arm bar. Burchill with a kick but Crazy with punches and forearms. Burchill with a head butt to the midsection. Burchill with a clothesline to Crazy and then he stomps Crazy’s head into the match and he gets a three count.
Winner: Paul Burchill
We see the steel cage above the ring
Backstage
Big Show and Shane McMahon are in the back and they are talking for a few seconds before they start walking into a commercial
We are back and we are told that it will be Chavo Guerrero versus CM Punk in their best of Infinity series.
Backstage
Triple H is in the locker room on the phone and Randy Orton is standing in front of Hunter. Hunter says that he will call whoever is on the phone later. Orton says that their match at Wrestlemania. Orton says that we don’t want to see what happened two years ago when Hunter tapped out to Cena. Hunter wonders if Orton is trying to swerve him and use mind games. Hunter reminds Orton that he taught him the mind games. Hunter says that he will call it the way that he sees it. Hunter says that if it favors anyone, it will favor him.
We see footage from last night when Big Show got on his knees to get face to face with Floyd Mayweather. Then we see Mayweather punch Show and break his nose. Then we see Mayweather escape with his entourage of matching sweatshirts.
Big Show comes to the ring and he is not happy. Show gets a mic and he says that he was asked to come out tonight to apologize for his actions at No Way Out. Show says that he knows what he was doing. He might have been a bit overzealous. Show says that he thinks Mayweather went too far, but that is not the issue tonight. Show says that he knows that Mayweather is in the building and he would like Floyd to come to the ring.
Mayweather comes out but he is not wearing the same sweatshirt as his entourage. Mayweather grabs a mic and he wants to know what is up with everyone in Anaheim. Mayweather says that he loves publicity and he has been a fan of the WWE for many years. He says that he is sorry that things ended up the way they did last night, but he points out that he is the best fighter in the world. He says that when Floyd Mayweather is called out, he has to retaliate.
Show tells Mayweather that he was not calling Mayweather out. He was trying to have a moment. Show says that it does not matter. It is in the past. Show says that he is sorry and he offers his hand to Mayweather and Mayweather shakes it.
Mayweather walks to the back but Show has something else to say to Floyd. Show says that he did what he was supposed to do, but now he wants to get something off his chest. Show says the only way that he could hurt him was on his knees. Even on his knees, he is still bigger than Floyd. Show says that if he wanted to, he could take out Floyd in two minutes. He let Floyd leave the ring, just like he let Mayweather leave his ring tonight. Show asks Floyd if he wants to find out the truth and face him one-on-one. The greatest fighter versus the biggest athlete. Show tells Mayweather if he wants publicity to face the Big Show. Floyd comes to the ring and he is joined by the sweatshirt squad.
Floyd accepts the challenge and Show laughs at Mayweather. Floyd makes Show flinch and then he leaves the ring. We go to commercial.
We are back and Lawler and Ross talk about the Mayweather/Show match. Jim Ross reminds us that Jeff Hardy got into the Money in the Bank Match. It is time for a Money in the Bank video package.
Ken Kennedy versus Val Venis in a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match
Kennedy with a knee to the midsection and then he puts Venis in a hammer lock and sends Val’s shoulder into the turnbuckles. He does it to another turnbuckle. Kennedy with an arm bar and then he drops a knee onto the arm. Kennedy blocks a clothesline and then he hits a Divorce Court for a near fall. Kennedy works on Venis’s arm as Jim Ross mentions Venis’s recent elbow surgery. Venis with a punch to Kennedy but he tries for an arm drag but Kennedy holds on as he rolls through. Venis with a neck breaker and then he tries for a half nelson slam. Kennedy with a kick to the midsection and then he hits the Mic Check for the three count
Winner: Ken Kennedy
It is time for the official Cage Lowering Music of the WWE as it is almost time for the steel cage match. We go to commercial.
We are back with the WWE Rewind: Last week’s Battle of the McMahons
Vince McMahon versus Hornswoggle with Fit Finlay in a Steel Cage Match
Before the match begins, Finlay tells Vince that this is wrong but he leaves the cage.
Bradshaw slams the cage door into Finlay’s back and then he attacks Finlay and handcuffs him to the ropes. Bradshaw with kicks to Finlay. Finlay gets to his feet and he punches Bradshaw.
Vince takes off his belt as Hornswoggle begs for mercy. Vince whips Hornswoggle with his belt. Finlay tries to help Hornswoggle and he gets whipped with the belt for his troubles. Vince whips Hornswoggle a few more times. Vince leaves the cage and Bradshaw remains in the cage and he grabs Hornswoggle by the throat. Finlay tells Bradshaw and Vince to stop this. Bradshaw sends Hornswoggle into the cage. Finlay wants Bradshaw to take it out on him instead of Hornswoggle. Bradshaw with a boot to the head of Hornswoggle and then he drops an elbow on Hornswoggle. Bradshaw turns his attention to Finlay and connects with a boot. Bradshaw picks up Hornswoggle and then he hits a fallaway slam into the cage. Vince tells Bradshaw that was enough and it is time to leave the cage.
Vince calls for help as he tells his son that he is okay. Finlay tells Bradshaw and McMahon that they will pay for this. We go to commercial.
We are back with a Moments Ago Moment of what we just saw moments ago. We then see footage from during the commercial when Finlay carried Hornswoggle to the back.
Jim Ross talks about the situation with Finlay and Hornswoggle and Lawler says that what Bradshaw did was unacceptable.
Maria comes out with Santino Marella. We see the voting and it was 94 percent to 6 percent in favor of Maria posing. Santino says that he has great news. He says what everyone wants, they will get. Santino says that Maria will pose in Playboy. Santino has a contract that looks suspiciously like a WWE contract with a Playboy logo where the WWE logo goes. Santino says that Maria will also face Beth Phoenix tonight.
Maria with Santino Marella versus WWE Women’s Champion Beth Phoenix
Santino says that the fine print says that she can pose in Playboy only if she beats Beth Phoenix. Santino is in shock that this provision would be in the contract.
Beth sends Maria into the turnbuckles and then she kicks Maria in the midsection. Beth with a snap mare followed by kicks. Beth chokes Maria in the ropes and then gets a near fall. Beth with a backbreaker but Maria with forearms. Beth with a power slam to Maria but she can only get a two count. Maria with punches to Beth but Candice Michelle comes out and that distracts Beth enough to allow Maria to get a rollup for the three count.
Winner: Maria
After the match
Santino is ‘so happy’ that Maria won and will pose in Playboy.
Backstage
We see Triple H put on his special sleeveless referee shirt as we go to commercial.
John Cena versus Randy Orton in an If he wins, he makes it a Triple Threat Match but if he loses it might still be a Triple Threat Match because we have more than a month until Wrestlemania Match with Guest Referee Triple H
They lock up and Cena backs Orton into the corner but Cena with an Irish whip. Orton floats over and Orton with a European uppercut and punches. Orton punches Cena and the referee lets them go without a warning. Orton with a forearm to the back. Cena with a punch but Orton with a drop kick and then Orton poses as if he was Rhino or Khali. Cena gets up on the apron and Orton with a running shoulder that knocks Cena into the announce table and Triple H starts his count as we go to commercial.
We are back and Orton with punches and kicks in the corner. Cena with a boot when Orton charges into the corner. Cena with a slam and then he hits an elbow drop for a near fall. Orton goes outside the ring to recuperate. Cena goes out after Orton and he slams Orton’s head into the announce table. Orton kicks Cena in the chest as he returns to the ring and then he hits a hangman’s DDT but he can only get a two count. Orton with a forearm to the back but Cena with punches to Orton. Orton with a power slam for a two count. Orton with boots to the arm and ankle. Orton slaps Cena in the head and then he drops a knee to the head. Orton with a reverse chin lock on Cena but Cena gets to his feet and he escapes with a belly-to-back suplex. Cena misses a charge into the corner as Orton moves. Orton with a rollup for a two count. Orton with a European uppercut followed by a forearm. Orton tries for a suplex but Cena collapses in the corner. Orton sends Cena into the turnbuckles around the ring and then he punches Cena. Orton with a kick to the midsection but Cena with punches to Orton. Cena with punches and flying shoulder tackles. Cena with a Blue Thunder Bomb and then it is time for the moves of doom to conclude with the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena sets for the FU but Orton is close enough to the ropes to hold on. Cena’s arm is dropped across the top rope as Orton goes to the floor. Orton charges at Cena across the ring but Cena drops down and Orton goes over the top rope to the floor. Orton and Cena fight outside the ring and Orton with an Irish whip into the ring steps. Orton rolls Can back into the ring and he does his RKO push ups but Cena blocks the RKO attempt and Cena with a drop toe hold into the STFU. Orton reaches for the ropes and he finally gets to the ropes. Cena eventually releases the hold before the referee disqualifies him. Hunter has something to say to Cena and Cena gets nose to nose with Hunter. Orton charges and Cena with an FU for the three count.
Winner: John Cena
After the match
Triple H Pedigrees John Cena and then he asks for the title belt. Hunter stands over Cena and Orton with the title belt in his hand and then he waits for Orton to get to his feet before he gives Orton a Pedigree of his own for President’s Day. Hunter removes his referee’s shirt and poses with the belt as we go to credits.
02-19-2008, 03:09 AM
Kellie
Raw Update:
WWE has officially announced that Floyd Mayweather will appear on Raw tonight to "address what happened between him and Big Show" at last night's No Way Out PPV.
As previously reported, tonight's Raw will also feature Vince McMahon vs. Hornswoggle in a steel cage and Maria's decision about posing for Playboy against the wishes of her boyfriend, Santino Marella.
02-19-2008, 05:49 AM
Bad Boy
Surprise Surprise Cena won... lol... anyways, an ok Raw after NWO...
02-19-2008, 05:47 PM
JohnCenaFan28
:pullhair: WTH!? Maria beat Beth!? This RAW was decent up until Vince vs Hornswoggle. And I don't think Jeff and Kennedy's new music suit them at all, and Kennedy's own sucks while Jeff's own is OK.
