This week, the wait is over. Mr. McMahon and the rest of the world will finally learn the identity of the Chairman’s illegitimate son.
Last week, a lawyer for the woman who has filed a paternity suit against Mr. McMahon revealed only one clue about his illegitimate son: “Things are looking up.” Will Mr. McMahon beam with pride when his offspring’s identity is revealed? Or will he find himself cursing his considerable “grapefruits”? And will Mr. Kennedy, who claimed to be the Chairman’s bastard son last week, have anything to say as this mystery unfolds?
Raw General Manager William Regal felt WWE Champion John Cena’s wrath after he announced a title rematch at Unforgiven between Cena and his tormentor Randy Orton, who attacked The Champ’s father the previous week. Will Cena feel any ramifications for his attack? And will his rage over his father’s plight manifest itself again this week?
Triple H proved last week that his Game hasn’t lost a step, apparently putting Umaga on the shelf after bludgeoning him with a sledgehammer during a Handicap Match with the Samoan Bulldozer and Carlito. With Carlito anxious to exact revenge against Triple H for ruining his Cabana with Mr. McMahon, what measures will the Caribbean Bad Apple take against the King of Kings?
In an impressive show of aerial artistry, Jeff Hardy was able to snatch the Intercontinental Championship from between the teeth of Umaga. What awaits "The Rainbow-haired Warrior” next week on Raw? Will the high-flyer face a challenge to his title?
Find out all the answers to these questions and more when Raw airs on USA Network at 9/8 CT
Please feel free to discuss RAW here. No need to wait for updates!
RAW Results - 10th Sep, 2007
Location - Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisc.
Announcers - J.R. and Jerry 'The King' Lawler
Vince wastes no time coming to the ring with Coachman. Vince says five weeks ago he was embarrassed to find he had sired an illegitimate child. The crowd boos, but Vince says it could happen to anybody. The next week (4 weeks ago), he found out the child is a current WWE superstar. The week after that, he found out it was a male. The bastard son is here tonight. Vince talks about what the mother is doing to him, which includes the cryptic "things are looking up" hint. He takes solace in knowing his son is not from Green Bay. Well, now he isn't. He holds up a cover of Mr. Kennedy on WWE magazine. The crowd cheers. Vince orders Coach to rip the cover of the magazine. Ouch! Vince says now is the time to find out who the lucky man is.
The Great Khali's music plays. The World Heavyweight Champion and the WWE writer come down to the ring. Vince smiles as his giant comes to the ring. Khali mumbles. It translates to Khali saying he has some insight into this. Things are looking up could only apply to the giant Khali. Khali never experienced a father's love in the Punjab jungle, but he would be honored to be called The Great McMahon.
John Bradshaw Layfield's music plays and JBL is out next. He says things are looking up doesn't have to be taken so literally. He says what do he and McMahon love the most. Not power and influence, but money. JBL tells the handler to "put Big Gulp on a leash". JBL says that things are looking up refers to his stock market portfolio. He and McMahon are cut from the same mold...self made millionaires. Both are good looking and sexual T-Rexes. Vince owns wrestling, and JBL is a wrestling God. Hey, they even go to the same barber in NYC. Bradshaw says it would be his honor to change his name to JBM. Vince seems to like that, but...
Jeff Hardy, the new Intercontinental Champion, comes out next. Coach wants to know what Hardy is doing here. Hardy says he doesn't know, because he knows and loves his father. But people all week have been saying that when he does the Swanton off ladders, everyone in the building is "looking up." Vince says he looks nothing like Matt, so maybe he could be his son. Jeff says he hopes not. In fact, he is waiting for someone to tell him that he is NOT Vince's son. JBL orders Hardy to show McMahon some respect. Most promo time by Hardy in years it feels like.
Clarence Mason..err Mr. Johnson, the lawyer for the mother, comes on the Titantron. Vince says he hates Johnson because he is an attorney, and Vince hates all attorneys. Johnson has an answer, but he won't reveal it until his client is ready. Vince wants to know if his son is in the ring. Johnson says it is not Jeff Hardy. Hardy cheers this news. Vince takes out his frustrations on Jeff by putting him in a match with The Great Khali. Commercial.
Recap of London and Kendrick becoming number one contenders to Cade & Murdoch, the tag champs. JR talks about the South African tour and they actually acknowledge that the titles went to London and Kendrick before going back to Cade and Murdoch. Wow. Nice to see them temporarily shelve the "If it didn't happen on tv..." rule.
Paul London w/ Brian Kendrick vs. Lance Cade w/ Trevor Murdoch
Lock up to start. London with a hammerlock. Cade gets out and gets a side headlock takedown. Atomic drop and standing rana by London. Cade elbows him down for two. Cade stomps London in the head for two. High angle back suplex for two by Cade. He shoves London into the corner and punches him. London blocks a charge and hits a springboard dropkick for two. London kicks Cade in the leg. Cade with a back body drop. Cade kicks London for two. Cade puts London on the top rope. London fights him off. Murdoch tries to interfere but the ref stops him. While he is turned around, Brian Kendrick sneaks in and gives Cade Sliced Bread #2. London covers for the win. Great twist with Londrick beating Cade & Murdoch at their own game.
Your winner, Paul London!
During the match, it was announced that Cena has been BANNED from the building due to his actions last week. See you soon, John! In the back, Triple H is writing something. He notices the camera and puts a sign that says his new t-shirt is available in the WWE Shopzone.
Replay of the latest in the Orton-Cena saga, including Orton kicking Cena's dad right in the noggin and last weeks beating of Regal by Cena.
Vince and Coach are in the back. Vince asks about Regal. Coach says he isn't ready to come back. Give him about 22, 23 more days. Coach says he has stepped up by banning Cena from the building. Vince says what? Coach says after what happened last week, there is no way that is happening to him. Vince is more worried about his child. Coach talks about the poll on WWE.com to see who the son is. Coach brings in the number two vote getter. It's Stevie Richards. Vince laughs and tells Stevie to keep on voting. Heh. Vince asks Coach who the top vote getter is. Triple H is number one. No one needs to remind you the viewer that this would have incestuous implications...which means it's right up Vince's alley!
Todd Grisham is in the back with Carlito. He says Carlito must be nervous after what HHH did to Umaga. Carlito says he is not worried because he is full of surprises. He thanks Coach for letting Carlito pick HHH's opponent, who has beaten Triple H in the past, and he wants Trips to pay attention to what happens after the match, because he will be H's daddy.
Triple H vs. Shelton Benjamin w/ Carlito
The crowd immediately quiets, but Shelton has beaten HHH on multiple occasions...in 2004. HHH punches Shelton to the mat. Shelton punches back. H elbows him down. Benjamin floats out of a suplex, but he is thrown into the steel ring post. HHH with arm wrenches. He throws Shelton into the corner again and Shelton goes to the floor. HHH and Carlito have words. HHH dodges the baseball slide and throws Benjamin at Carlito. Commercial.
Back from the break, Shelton has HHH in a headlock. During the break, Carlito distracted Trips and Benjamin hit a Dragon Whip. Shelton turns a back body drop attempt into a DDT for two. Shelton goes to a chinlock. Shelton blocks a Pedigree and hits a springboard elbow off the top for two. Back to the chinlock. HHH pushes Shelton into the corner. Shelton with a right hand. HHH comes back with a lariat as Benjamin goes off the ropes to take both men down. The two trade punches. HHH with the Harley Race High Knee. Clothesline in the corner by H. Shelton kicks H to block the back body drop, but HHH comes right back with a Spinebuster. HHH avoids Shelton and hits a Pedigree for the win.
Your winner, Triple H!
Carlito immediately tries to hit HHH with a chair, but The H kicks him and Carlito bails. As Carlito walks up the ramp, Coach comes out and says that due to HHH embarrassing Mr. McMahon a couple weeks ago, the Unforgiven match is now No DQ...for Carlito only. Anything goes for Carlito, but HHH loses if he even looks at a sledge hammer. Carlito says that's cool.
The victorious Packers are shown in the crowd. All I can say is it's going to be a long year for Green Bay. Their offense looks horrible.
Randy Orton walks to the ring. He says Cena is probably at home watching now. He says the lights are dimmed since his father's head is throbbing. He tells Cena to turn up the volume because he has something important to say. Unforgiven marks Cena's one year anniversary as champion. He became champion because he was focused with a clear head. But then it wasn't personal (note from Ed: Edge attacked Cena's father as well, in the Cena family house no less, so yeah, it kind of was personal). He claims this gives him the Edge to win. The crowd starts to cheer as Cena runs through the crow. Orton tells security to do their job. Cena makes it into the ring and starts to brawl with Orton. Orton runs off and Cena is unable to break through all of the security guards.
Vince and Coach are talking when Cena and the security guards spill into the back. Cena is talking to Vince as a man not a boss. He says Orton's blood will run with fear, and he will feel pain and vengeance in his bones. He says that is something even Vince can understand as he is escorted out of the building. Good promo.
Mickie James vs. Jillian Hall
Candice Michelle joins JR and and King for some commentary. Jillian with a clothesline. Cartwheel into a corner back elbow by Jillian gets two. Mickie blocks the cartwheel splash. The two trade forearms. Mickie with a neckbreaker for two. Jillian whips Mickie into the corner. Mickie blocks a charge. Jillian comes back with an Electric Chair Drop for two. Jillian pulls the hair. Mickie with a Mick Kick for the win.
Your winner, Mickie James!
After the match
Beth Phoenix comes out and tosses the women from the ring. Candice gets in and throws some forearms. Phoenix gains control and hits a Phoenix Driver to lay the champ out.
Replay of Sandman laying out Santino last week.
Santino Marella vs. Sandman
Santino's arm is now healed. Santino gets on the mic and says it is a sad time for himself and Italy with the passing of Luciano Pavarotti. Santino says at least he passed before seeing The Condemned on DVD. He's shooting like Kamala! Santino goes on to rant about cheese fries when Sandman finally comes out. Santino attacks before the bell rings. He pounds Sandman's head in the corner. Sandman with a back elbow. Santino runs into the corner and tweaks his ankle. Santino starts to work it over as they show Maria in the back with Ron Simmons. Sandman blocks a splash attempt by Santino. He hits Marella in the gut as Santino goes to the floor. Sandman slingshots over the top rope to the floor. Santino grabs the cane and tries to hit Sandman. Sandman rolls out of the ring. Santino tries to break the cane across his knee but fails in a hilarious manner.
Your winner, Sandman!
Maria is talking to Ron about Santino not being the same since the Dating Game. She wants to know if they should start seeing other people. Before he can answer, Marella sneaks up and attacks Simmons, throwing him into some kegs. He tells Maria to leave with him, but before they go, he looks over Simmons and says, "Damn!"
The Diva Search is coming back! A couple of the hopefuls talk about their past.
The Great Khali vs. Jeff Hardy
Khali gets the Snitsky pop as he comes out. Jeff circles around Khali. He tries to punch him in the chest. Khali throws him down with ease and knocks Hardy down as he bounces off the ropes. Khali works over Jeff in the corner. Khali with some elbows in the corner. Whisper in the Wind does not connect. Khali with a big boot. Khali hits a leg lariat (not of the leaping variety), which actually looked kind of athletic. Khali locks in the Vice Grip on what JR calls the "Rainbow Haired Grape." Hardy is motionless in the hold. Khali finally lets go. Khali puts his boot on Hardy's chest for the pin.
Your winner, The Great Khali!
After the match
Batista's music played and The Animal came out. Batista runs in the ring and spears Khali. Khali bails
The moment has arrived. Vince McMahon comes to the ring to find out who his bastard son is. He is followed by numerous wrestlers. Hacksaw? I don't think so. My money is on Elijah Burke...4UP. Vince says one of those men is privileged to be his bastard son. He orders Johnson the Attorney to tell him which man is Vince's son. Johnson appears on the Titantron again and says the client wants him to relay who the son is NOT. He is not extreme. Well, I guess I'm wrong. Vince orders the ECW wrestlers to the back. Small Punk chant breaks out. Small Balls chant. Vince says hey to Tommy. The son has a fondness for gold. Coach says that must mean his son is a current or former champion. Everyone not a champion leaves. Vince says Hacksaw is old enough to be his father. The son's skin is fair. All the non-caucasion wrestlers leave. Before the next clue, Vince wants everyone in the ring. The hair is fair as well. Dark haired wrestlers leave. Why is Brian Kendrick leaving? The crowd chants Kennedy. Sorry crowd. Vince says he is suspended for impersonating a McMahon. The next clue is "individual". Tag champs Cade and Murdoch leave. Sandman, JBL, and HHH remain. Vince says two out of the three could be disastrous for him.
The final clue is...the son loves to play the Game. Sandman and JBL leave. Triple H doesn't look too happy. Vince acknowledges that if he is the son, then... Trips says he doesn't like it anymore than Vince does. Vince says this isn't right. Johnson says the game could be Hide and Seek, horse shoes, or marbles. Johnson says things are looking up for the son...Hornswoggle! HHH laughs at Vince as Hornswoggle appears from underneath the ring and does a jig. HHH is pretty funny here. Hornswoggle hugs Vince's leg. Heh. Vince does not look pleased. You'll recall that before he had a name, Hornswoggle was Little Bastard. Who says WWE doesn't do long term story telling anymore? HHH puts Hornswoggle's hat on Vince's head to end the show.
09-10-2007, 10:44 AM
LionDen
I am looking forward to see who this son is since it will not be Kennedy now. I have not been keeping up with the news, so i have no idea who it could be. Hopefully the McMahon family feud will bring back some good storylines like they use to and bring the excitement back into RAW. WWE certainly need it right now.
09-11-2007, 01:14 AM
Kellie
I have no clue who the son could be, we better FINALLY find out today
09-11-2007, 02:10 AM
jamie66
Same here, I have hardly any solid guesses for this thing. Props to WWE for keeping this thing under wraps for as long as they have, I'm leading towards Horswoggle though for his son...But please let me be wrong.
09-11-2007, 03:24 AM
Flair Country
Damn! Santino just said that he was glad that Luciano Pavarotti died before he had to watch Stone Cold in Condemned on DVD. :haha:
That's funny and messed up at the same time.
09-11-2007, 04:12 AM
jamie66
Waste of an angle which was menat to be huge.
09-11-2007, 04:21 AM
Kellie
I give up on the WWE
09-11-2007, 07:36 AM
LionDen
Yeah well, I have nothing to say about that lol
09-11-2007, 07:49 AM
Bad Boy
waste of an angle that could be huge, Hornswoggle surely is the bad choice to be Vince's Bastard...
