RAW LIVE Coverage & Discussion Thread - 2nd March, 2009
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RAW Results - 2nd March 2009
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Announcers - Michael Cole and Jerry 'The King' Lawler
In less than five weeks, Wrestlemania 25 will take place. Tonight, we will move a few steps closer to the show with a few things being resolved tonight. First, we will have another person entered into the Money in the Bank match that already has CM Punk in it. Randy Orton will decide which title he will challenge for at the pay per view. Will it be his former tag team partner whose wife he did not give an RKO to, or will it be his former tag team partner whose wife he did give an RKO to? John Bradshaw Layfield will also make an announcement tonight. We will also find out who will be the seventeenth to fall short of defeating the Undertaker at Wrestlemania. Will it be Mr. Wrestlemania Shawn Michaels or will it be Mr. I Must Break You Vladimir Kozlov? Will a McMahon feel the wrath of the Legacy? How many sledgehammers will be used this week? Will John Cena confront Edge this week? Will he insult Vickie Guerrero? Will Vickie Guerrero continue to leave her mark on the Raw brand?
Neither rain, nor sleet, nor a freaking blizzard can keep you from a Randy Orton/Triple H video package recap, including Randy Orton making the mistake of thinking that Triple H doesn’t bring reinforcement GameHammers. The Benny Hill chase through the back of the arena is the next thing shown and the GameHammer attack of the mirror.
We are live from Boston, Massachusetts and your announcers are Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler.
Jerry Lawler is in the ring and he says that Vickie Guerrero wanted him to make the following announcement. Tonight on Raw, there will be a World Title match. Edge will defend the title against John Cena.
It is time for Piper’s Pit, but Chris Jericho is your host. Chris says that he was not planning on doing this, but he welcomes everyone to Piper’s Pit. Chris talks about how he has been ridiculed by the fans for what he has done to the legends. Chris says that he got the original set and is going to host it. Chris says that it was a groundbreaking show and featured many great moments. We see footage of Piper hitting Jimmy Snuka with a coconut almost 25 years ago.
Chris brings out his guest, Jimmy Snuka.
Chris asks Jimmy to sit down and he does. Chris talks about the matches between Snuka and Piper after that episode of Piper’s Pit. We go to footage from those matches. Chris tells Jimmy to wait his turn to talk. Chris says that Jimmy is a grim reminder of what can happen to legends. He calls Snuka the poster boy for Mickey Rourke. He says that Jimmy is in his mid-60s and he embarrasses himself by working independent shows. Chris reminds Jimmy about his time in the Royal Rumble with Piper and he says that Piper and Snuka were selfish for taking those spots away. Chris says that Jimmy needed to hear the crowd one more time. Chris says that the problem with the Hall of Famers is that they are sick in the head and too occupied with their egos to pack it in. Chris says that he brought Snuka out to show them what could happen if you are not careful. Jericho calls him a pathetic disgrace.
Jimmy gets up and Chris asks him if that makes Jimmy angry. Chris says that he will tell Jimmy slowly so he can understand. He tells Jimmy that he is finished and nobody cares about him any more. He tells Jimmy to go home and pack it in.
Jimmy says that he does not understand so Chris says that he isn’t getting through to anyone. Chris says that they can go old school and he brings out some fruit for Jimmy. Chris has a coconut and he asks Jimmy if he wants to relive the past. Jimmy catches the coconut and he throws the table aside. Chris begs for mercy and he runs away. While Snuka poses, Jericho knocks the set onto Snuka. Jericho kicks him and asks Jimmy if he wants to relive the past. Jericho whips Snuka with his belt.
We go to commercial.
We are back and did you know that David Caruso’s glasses couldn’t even get more viewers than the second hour of Raw.
We are back with a Moments Ago Moment of Chris Jericho trying to relive the past with Jimmy Snuka.
Jerry Lawler says that Jericho’s actions are inexcusable.
We see footage of CM Punk getting into Money in the Bank after pinning John Morrison last week.
Money in the Bank Qualifying Match
Kane vs Rey Mysterio vs Mike Knox
Rey is outside the ring and Knox chases after him. Kane punches Rey when Rey returns to the ring. Rey with knees to Kane but Kane catches Rey on a seated splash attempt. Rey gets out of the power bomb attempt but Knox throws Rey out of the ring. Knox and Kane both hit big boots and they go down. We go to commercial.
We are back and Knox has Rey on his knee as he stretches him. Rey with a knee to try to get out of the hold. Rey avoids a big boot but Kane pulls Rey out of the ring and flings him into the ringside barrier. Time for the big men to battle as Knox punches Kane and follows that with a knee to the midsection. Knox with an Irish whip and splash into the corner. Knox with a reverse chin lock. Kane with a belly-to-back suplex to Knox. Knox takes Kane down and then he tries to bring Rey back into the ring. Rey with a rana to Knox and then he hits a bulldog on Knox for a two count. Rey with a drop kick to Kane’s head. Knox with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker to Rey for a near fall. Knox gets Rey up for a running power slam, but Rey counters with a DDT but Kane breaks up the cover. Kane with an Irish whip and he catches Rey on his shoulder. Kane goes into the turnbuckles with a drop toe hold. Knox sends Rey into Kane and Kane goes down. Rey sends Knox into the ropes in 619 position. Kane grabs Rey by the throat but Kane with a boot to Knox. Rey hits the 619 on Kane and then hits the springboard seated senton. Knox breaks up the cover. Knox hits the corkscrew DDT but Kane choke slams Knox for the three count.
Winner: Kane
After the match
Kane gives Rey a choke slam.
Backstage
We see Vladimir Kozlov doing dips in the back. We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time to take a look back at one of Buck Woodward’s favorite matches . . . the Hart/Michaels Iron Man Match.
Todd Grisham is with Shawn Michaels in the locker room. Todd asks Shawn about his match against Vladimir Kozlov and how will he be able to win. Shawn says that he does not need to be reminded about what happened last week. Shawn says that last year has been one of the most traumatic years of his life. Shawn says that he has gone to Wrestlemania every year and he has stolen the show each time. Shawn tells Kozlov that he will end his streak and go to Wrestlemania where he will end Taker’s streak.
Maryse and Melina are with Cole and Lawler
Mickie James and Kelly Kelly vs Beth Phoenix and Jillian Hall
Beth sends Kelly into the turnbuckles but Kelly with a tilt-a-whirl head scissors. Beth gets flipped onto her feet and Beth powerbombs Kelly into the turnbuckles and chokes her in the corner. Jillian also works over Kelly while Beth is with the ref. Jillian tags in and she tosses Kelly by the hair. Kelly kicks Jillian and tags in Mickie. Mickie with a snap mare and drop kick to Jillian followed by one to Beth. Jillian kicks Mickie but Mickie with an elbow. Jillian with a forearm in the corner and then it is time for the screeching handspring elbow but she jumps into boots from Mickie. Mickie with a Thesz Press from the top but Beth breaks it up. Kelly tags in with a sunset flip and the three count.
Winners: Kelly Kelly and Mickie James
After the match
Rosa attacks Kelly and Melina tries to get involved in the melee but Maryse pulls her off the apron and hits a DDT on Melina.
Cole and Lawler talk about the issues with Randy Orton and Triple H. Did you miss the video package at the start of the show because it is on again.
Randy Orton comes to the ring with Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase, lawyers, accountants, security, and maybe even Billy Krotchsen. We go to commercial before we find out the name of his opponent at Wrestlemania.
We are back and Randy is about to speak. Randy points out that as the winner of the Royal Rumble, he is entitled to a championship match at Wrestlemania. Randy says that he is challenging the winner of the John Cena and Edge match tonight. Randy says that some expected him to challenge Triple H, but that is not going to happen. Triple H is not going to Wrestlemania, he is going to jail. Randy says that he is pressing charges against Triple H for his assault with a deadly weapon last week. Randy says that he dropped his hammer before Hunter got to the ring. Randy says that he wanted to settle things like men, but Hunter had a concealed sledgehammer and used it on DiBiase and Rhodes. Randy says that his life could have ended that night. Randy tells Hunter that it is time to face the music. If Hunter has anything to say, he should come out because very soon, he will be going away for a long time.
Hunter’s music plays and he comes out and he has his GameHammer. He says that Randy’s doctors and lawyers say that he has a disease and he is not in control of his actions. Hunter says that he is in complete of his actions. Hunter walks to the ring and drops his GameHammer. Orton tells them to move out of the way and Hunter gets on the apron.
Hunter tells Orton that they tell you what you want to hear, but he tells Randy what he needs to hear. Hunter says that it is about Randy. It is about how Orton wants this to end. Hunter says that Randy needs this story to end. Randy has taken out the entire McMahon family so now he needs to go to Wrestlemania to beat him for the WWE Title. He says that Orton needs to avenge the moment that defines his life. Hunter reminds Randy of the night he got Ortoned after becoming the youngest WWE Champion. Hunter reminds Orton that he beat the hell out of him. Hunter asks Orton how long he had the title. Was it a month? Hunter says that he does not run from his past. He says that he is not a good person and never has been a good person. He wasn’t happy for Randy’s success. He says that he made a conscious decision and he took what was his. Now Randy has that opportunity to avenge that night. He can go to the biggest stage and beat Hunter for the WWE Title and put all of it behind him. However, Randy makes a conscious choice to run. Hunter says that it is because Randy is afraid. Hunter tells Orton that he has been afraid his whole life. Hunter tells Orton that he does not have what it takes. Hunter says that Orton can hide behind his lawyers and security and talk tough, but Hunter knows the truth. Randy is that same little kid who was carrying his bags around in Evolution. Hunter says that he is the same little boy with all of the talent in the world, but is gutless.
The vein in Orton’s head starts to throb and one of Randy’s attorneys says that Randy has nothing to say unless Hunter turns himself in. The security are about to take Hunter out of the ring, but Orton tells them to stop and let him go. Randy says that he thinks he has changed his mind. Randy says that he won’t be facing Edge or John Cena at Wrestlemania, he will be facing Hunter under one condition. They settle it at Wrestlemania. Randy says that Hunter does not lay his hands on him until Wrestlemania unless provoked or the match is off the table and he presses charges. Hunter says that they have a deal.
Hunter leaves the ring and Orton says that if Hunter wants to get all personal, it felt great, regardless of whether he was in control of things, when he kicked the old man in the skull. It felt better when he did it to Shane. When he hit the RKO on his wife, he replays it over and over in his head. He says that he can still smell her scent and her skin was so soft. Randy asks Hunter if she knows what was the last thing she felt before the RKO.
Hunter returns to the ring and gets in Orton’s face and he says the last time they fought in the ring, he broke Orton’s collarbone. That was business, but this is personal. Next time, it will be Orton’s neck. Hunter leaves the ring and we go to commercial.
We are back with the WWE Rewind: Shawn Michaels defeating Bradshaw in the who will face Vladimir Kozlov to wrestle Taker at Wrestlemania Qualifying Match and the post match festivities with Vladimir Kozlov.
In case you missed it, we see highlights from Vladimir Kozlov defeating Undertaker on Smackdown last week.
Shawn Michaels vs Vladimir Kozlov
Michaels avoids Kozlov as Kozlov tries to corner Michaels. Kozlov with forearms but Michaels gets out of the corner. Michaels with a side head lock but Kozlov with shoulders in the corner. Michaels tries for a sunset flip but Kozlov pulls him up and puts Shawn in a bear hug. Shawn boxes Kozlov’s ears and then he clips Kozlov and hits a drop kick. Shawn with a figure four leg lock but Kozlov reverses. Shawn goes to the floor and Kozlov raises his arms because he can. We go to commercial.
We are back and Kozlov with shoulders in the corner. Michaels with a chop to Kozlov but Kozlov with an Irish whip and Michaels with the Michaels flip. Kozlov puts Michaels on the top turnbuckle and then he head butts Michaels in the ribs. Kozlov with a running power slam for a near fall. Kozlov with a back breaker to Michaels and then he hits a second one. Kozlov with a torture rack on Michaels but Michaels punches his way out of the hold. Kozlov with a vicious back elbow for a near fall. Kozlov with forearms to the head and then he applies a bear hug. Michaels with punches to Kozlov followed by a chop. Michaels tries for the ‘vintage’ flying forearm but Kozlov with a head butt to counter it and Kozlov gets a near fall. Kozlov sends Michaels into the corner and he chokes Michaels with his boot. Kozlov with forearms to Michaels and then he puts Michaels on the top turnbuckles for an overhead belly-to-belly but Michaels stops him and he sends Kozlov off the turnbuckles and Michaels sets for the elbow drop and he hits it. Michaels sets for Sweet Chin Music and he hits it for the three count.
Winner: Shawn Michaels
After the match
the lights go blue and Taker’s music plays and he comes into the arena. Taker signals what he is going to do to Michaels while flames rise next to him.
We go to commercial.
We are back and did you know that Raw still gets good ratings.
We see a lot of snow on the ground in Boston.
Cole and Lawler talk about 12 Rounds and we get to take a look at Cena’s character in the movie.
It is time to see the next man into the WWE Hall of Fame and it is Bill Watts who will be inducted by Jim Ross.
Backstage
Edge is in the back with Todd Grisham and Todd asks him about the title match. Edge says that he does not like Todd’s tone. Cena has been demanding a title match and he is giving him his match. Edge says that it is not because Cena was knocked out last week on Smackdown. Edge says that it is because they are less than an hour from Cena’s home town. We go to commercial.
We are back with the Slam of the Week: Show knocking out John Cena on Smackdown.
World Title Match
John Cena vs Edge
They lock up and Cena with a side head lock and take down. Edge backs Cena into the corner and Edge with a side head lock and take down. Edge with a kick and punch to Cena followed by a forearm. Edge charges at Cena but Cena ducks down and Edge goes over the top rope to the floor. We go to commercial.
We are back and Edge with a reverse chin lock and we are told that Edge has focused on Cena’s neck. Edge with a boot to the head and Cena goes down again. Edge with an elbow to the head followed by a forearm and punch. Edge punches Cena and Irish whips Cena followed by a clothesline for a near fall. Edge with an Irish whip but Cena avoids a clothesline and Cena with two shoulder tackles followed by the Blue Thunder Bomb. Time for the Five Knuckle Shuffle but Edge moves and gets a near fall. Cena tries for the Attitude Adjustment but Edge counters with a breakdown for a near fall. Cena goes to the apron and Cena with a shoulder and a sunset flip attempt but Edge with an elbow drop. Edge tries for the Impaler DDT but Cena counters with a rollup for a near fall. Edge hits the Impaler DDT for a two count. Edge goes to the apron and up top but Cena stops him and Cena tries for an Attitude Adjustment from the turnbuckles but Edge escapes the hold and Edge knocks Cena off the turnbuckles and Cena hits the apron and ring post. Cena makes it in at nine and Edge is not happy. Cena with a leap frog neck breaker and then Cena goes up top for the Rocker Dropper. Now it is time for the Five Knuckle Shuffle and he hits it. Cena sets for the Attitude Adjustment but Edge gets out of the hold. Edge with a Sharpshooter and Cena eventually makes it to the ropes. Edge sets for the spear and Cena with a drop toe hold into the STF. Edge reaches for the ropes and he gets it. Edge with a spear and both men are down until Edge gets a near fall.
Edge goes outside the ring and he brings in the title belt. The referee takes the belt away but Edge grabs it back and hits Cena in the head with the belt. The referee calls for the bell.
Winner: John Cena by disqualification
After the match
Big Show stands next to Edge on the ramp. Show looks at Edge and Edge wants Show to help him get up but Show does nothing. Vickie Guerrero comes out and she has a mic. Vickie introduces the number one contender for the World Title and Edge’s opponent at Wrestlemania . . . The Big Show.
