RAW LIVE Coverage & Discussion Thread - 27th Aug, 2007

[Kellie]

To the delight of our fans, The Kings of Kings, Triple H, made a triumphant return with a victory over King Booker at SummerSlam. Tonight, The Game returns to Raw. After a nearly nine-month absence, what will the 10-time World Champion have to say? And what are his plans for WWE?

Meanwhile, WWE Champion John Cena pulled out yet another gutsy title defense at SummerSlam when he turned back the dangerous challenge of Randy Orton in one of the most memorable matches in SummerSlam history. What’s next for The Champ? And has he seen the last of Orton?

Also, Mr. McMahon's search for his bastard son continues. He had hoped that the mother of his illegitimate son would reveal herself at SummerSlam, but his hopes were dashed. Tonight the Chairman will be a guest on Carlito's Cabana, and he will hope that more clues surface about the identity of his long-lost son.

In Diva news, Candice Michelle watched Beth Phoenix help dispose of 11 other Divas at SummerSlam's all-Diva Battle Royal. With her victory, Phoenix won the opportunity to challenge Candice Michelle for the Women’s Championship. With a championship match in the future, things are sure to heat up between the two Raw Divas.

Umaga also successfully defended his Intercontinental Championship against Mr. Kennedy and Carlito in their Triple Threat Match at SummerSlam. The Samoan Bulldozer emerged victorious, but just barely. Will Mr. Kennedy and Carlito continue pursuing the Intercontinental Championship?

Find out the answers to all these questions and more Monday night on Raw when it airs live at 9/8 CT







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RAW Results - 27th Aug, 2007
Location - TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
Announcers - J.R. and Jerry 'The King' Lawler

The big loser of Summerslam, Randy Orton, opens the show by walking out to the ring. Crowd seems hot as they are actively booing Randy. He says that he spent all day at church. He said he had an epiphany while he was on his knees. Insert your own joke. Orton feels he should have won. Cena should be the one praying...thanking God that he is still champion and Orton didn't end his career. Next time, he promises, Cena won't be so lucky and Orton demands a rematch. Orton gives Cena two choices. One, Cena can come out right now for the match and two...

Before he can get to two, John Cena comes out. He greets his family sitting at ringside. Cena says a rematch or what? Orton will keep complaining? Despite all of Orton's bravado and third generation credentials, he still failed to get the job done, according to Cena. The champ claims Orton has been making statements for weeks. Cena has a statement of his own. The champ is here! Cena says Orton lost, so he moves down as others move up. That's the ideal situation, of course. Cena mentions someone who made their return last night. Mae Young? So if they can't have Orton-Cena II, why not Cena-HHH? Wow, way to set up the crowd for a big disappointment, champ!

William Regal comes out and says neither HHH or Orton will be facing Cena. Regal says Cena will be in action against a man of majestic stature who wants to forget about Summerslam. He speaks of King Booker, naturally. That will be the main event. Orton tries to sneak in an RKO, but Cena throws him out of the ring, causing Orton to throw a temper tantrum. Cena poses. Commercial.

A Fatal Four Way between CM Punk, The Miz, Boogeyman, and Big Daddy V is announced for ECW tomorrow night. The winner becomes the #1 Contender.


Mr. Kennedy vs. Jeff Hardy

Kennedy has a struggle with the mic and says he meant to do that. He then does the usual ring intro. Jeff is making his return from a suspension. The two lock up. Kennedy gets a headlock, but Hardy reverses. The lock up again and go into the corner. Kennedy slaps Hardy. Hardy slaps back. Kennedy gets knocked down after a second slap. Kennedy cuts loose with some punches and kicks to Hardy. Hardy dodges a charge in the corner and trips Kennedy. Kennedy comes back with some knees and shots to Hardy's head. He pounds Hardy's head on the turnbuckle then kicks him in the corner. Hardy punches and kicks back. Hardy works over Kennedy in the corner. Kennedy goes to punch Hardy, but Hardy knocks him onto the apron, then sends him to the floor. Hardy with a baseball slide, then he dives over the top rope onto Kennedy. Commercial.

Back from the break, Kennedy has the bodyscissors applied in the middle of the ring. During the break, Kennedy dumped Hardy to the floor. Hardy breaks out of the hold. He kicks Kennedy, but is tossed into the corner. Jeff hits the lower ringpost when he goes down. Kennedy goes to the floor and applies a bow and arrow with the aid of the steel post. Kennedy drags Hardy to the middle of the ring for two. Kennedy knocks Hardy down again for two. Abdominal stretch by Kennedy. Kennedy tries to use the ropes for leverage but Hardy fights back. Kennedy scoops Hardy up and rams him into the corner, putting him in the tree of woe. Kennedy sits Hardy up, back to the ring, but Hardy knocks Kennedy off and hits Whisper in the Wind. Jeff with a Side Russian Legsweep and his modified leg drop pin. Hardy with some lariats. He throws Kennedy into the corner and leaps up to kick him in the chest. Hardy goes to the top rope, but Kennedy gets the knees up at the last moment.

Kennedy begins to pin Hardy, but Umaga comes out. Kennedy bails from the ring. Umaga lifts up Hardy and stares at Kennedy. Umaga turns and kicks Hardy in the head, then begins to pound Hardy in the corner. Kennedy encourages Umaga to hit the Whipsplash, which Umaga does. Samoan Spike and Hardy is down on the mat as Umaga poses over him with the Intercontinental Championship. Match was good.

Coach wants to know what McMahon is going to announce on Carlito's Cabana. Vince says Coach can wait. Vince and Kennedy meet in the back. Vince has some kind words for Kennedy and asks if he knows that Vince's middle name is Kennedy. Kennedy, who just wished Mr. McMahon a happy belated birthday, says he is aware of that WINK WINK. He walks off and McMahon notes to himself that Kennedy is a nice kid, but he walks funny. Carlito goes to the ring before another commercial break.

Carlito's Cabana w/ Special Guest Vince McMahon

Carlito says it is the biggest Cabana ever. They exchanges some pleasantries surrounding McMahon's birthday. McMahon claims he can't be intimidated. That's why he is going to sue the mother of his unknown child if she doesn't tell him who the child is within two weeks. Carlito sucks up as he and McMahon tell the audience that McMahon tells everyone what to do and they all answer to him.

The Game begins to play and Triple H makes his long awaited return to Monday Night Raw. Trips gets a sustained ovation. McMahon tells them to shut up. Triple H incredulously says this is the reaction McMahon gives him? HHH understands since McMahon is celebrating his 75th birthday. And he has to worry about the bastard son. But never fear, because HHH is here. He says he had plenty of downtime to do extensive research. HHH found a number of women who could have had Vince's son, and he's narrowed it down to four women who he brought with him to the arena. Hunter acknowledges that Vince might not remember some of these women, so he made some notes.

The first out is someone Vince had sex with at WrestleMania III. Vince was drunk and thought she was Aretha Franklin. A large black woman named Mary comes out. Vince said she sang like Aretha and hit all the high notes. Carlito says they look alike, too.

Out next is a woman who Vince was with on a night he missed the target. It's One-Eyed Wendy, complete with an eye patch! Vince says poking her in the eye was an accident.

Carlito's Sister is out next and a woman with Carlito fro comes to the stage. Carlito screams at her in Spanish. Vince apologizes and says Carlito was only four years old and they thought he was asleep. Trips says everyone has been with Carlito's sister, then notes that she doesn't spit (she was eating an apple).

The final contender is 'Frank', obviously a man in drag. Frank merits a short chant. Trips asks them to raise their hand if the think they had a child who could be Mr. McMahon's son. Frank does not raise it. Trips asks them to raise their hand if unbeknownst to Mr. McMahon, they have a penis. Frank raises his/her hand. Carlito says that's not cool. Vince yells at them to get off the stage and says he won't take that from Triple H. HHH tells Vince he needs to be worried about his image, especially with the new problems that surfaced today. Vince wonders what it is. Triple H says it is all over the news and with Michael Vick, everyone knows about these things. Vince is running an illegal Rooster-fighting ring. Trips says that PETA is waiting outside with signs saying Vince Hates Animals. He starts listing animals and Vince protests saying he loves them. Triple H says Vince hates cocks, but Vince says, "I Love..." before realizing he's been duped by the Game. Vince says he hates HHH and wishes he never came back. Vince leaves the ring.

Triple H waves at him as he leaves. Carlito turns HHH around and protests, saying that he should respect Mr. McMahon. He threatens to take HHH's quads and put him on the shelf for another 8 months. Trips says he knows that Carlito has spit a few apples, but also knows that he has sucked a few grapefruits. Carlito spits some apple on The Game-Beard. HHH with a right hand and spinebuster to Carlito. He finishes him off with a Pedigree

Recap of last week's WGTT beat down of Cody Rhodes is shown. WGTT is already in the ring with Daivari. Shelton has a brand new blonde hair do. He looks almost exactly like Slyck Wagner Brown, an indy wrestler out of the Northeast. It bears a resemblance to Butch Reed, as well.

World's Greatest Tag Team (Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas) & Daivari vs. Cody Rhodes, Paul London, & Brian Kendrick

Daivari and London start. London with a hammerlock. Daivari with a scoop slam but he misses an elbow drop. London with an arm drag and Spanky tags in. London and Kendrick double team Daivari for two. Daivari elbows Kendrick down and tags in Haas. Haas whips Kendrick into the corner and hits a release belly to belly on the rebound. Kick to the chest for two. Shelton tags in with a suplex for two. Daivari tags back in and gives Kendrick a snapmare, then gets a waistlock. Daivari prevents a tag to London, but Kendrick is able to get to Cody. Rhodes with a knee drop to the face. Rhodes hits a powerslam for two. All the tag teams get involved and London & Kendrick hit tandem suicide dives to the WGTT. Cody gives Daivari a crossbody from the top for the win.

Your winners, Cody Rhodes, Paul London, & Brian Kendrick!

Back from the break, Daivari is screaming in his native tongue after losing. Cryme Tyme interrupt the promo. Yoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyo....Yo.....YO! They want to know what he is saying. Shad says no one understands that ying yang. But everyone understands they like to make that money money. The crowd sings along by saying yeah yeah. Something is getting over! Shad says they are selling Daivari's durqa durqa for five dollars, because it is that cheap.

Cade & Murdoch interrupt and come out to the ring in their gear. Cryme Tyme starts to get in the ring, but they take Cade's hat instead and run into the crowd. Shad says normally they would sell it, but tonight they are going to give it away. They start singing their money song, and lord are they over in the crowd. Funny segment and it didn't run long like the Cabana did, or previous Cryme Tyme skits have.

Coach and Vince are speaking in the back. Coach says HHH needs to be punished. Orton kicks the door in and says Vince has the power to give him a rematch with Cena and tells McMahon to give it to him. Vince says that Orton is an extraordinary talent, but he doesn't deserve another title shot. He has to show Vince he earns it. Until then, the answer is no. Orton walks out angrily.

Recap of Beth Phoenix the Glamazon winning the Diva Battle Royal to earn a shot at Candice Michelle and the Women's Championship.

Maria vs. Beth Phoenix

Phoenix attacks immediately with a scoop slam. Maria fights back, but Beth kicks her down. Phoenix slams Maria into the corner then hits a delayed Fisherman's Suplex. The ref won't even let Beth get the pin as he tells her to get out of the ring. The match technically hadn't started.

Grisham is in the back interviewing Candice Michelle. He wants her thoughts on stacking up with Beth Phoenix. Candice says Beth dominated last night, but she is not intimidated, and will take on any challenge. Off screen, someone yells "challenge!?" Snitsky comes up and says it's a challenge for him to know when to stop causing someone pain, because pain is his pleasure. Unspoken, but implied, are how it is also a challenge for Snitsky to get to the dentist and dermatologist.

Vince is with Coach saying that he will know the identity by this weekend at the latest. Regal says that it is his duty to inform Vince when something has happened. Vince wants to know what it is. Regal, initially reluctant to say in front of his assistant Coach, reveals that next week, the entire McMahon family will be present...and this time they'll have their attorneys!

King Booker vs. John Cena

The two circle around each other before locking up. Booker with some knees to Cena but he misses the sidekick. Cena punches back and whips Booker into the corner. Cena with a bulldog for two. Booker kicks Cena in the chest. Booker with a chop and punch to Cena. Fisherman's Suplex by Cena for two. Booker punches Cena to the mat but misses the crescent kick. Cena with a drop toe hold and STFU, but Booker makes the ropes. Booker bails. Commercial.

Back from the break, Booker has the advantage with a Hot Shot. He hits the Crescent Kick and goes for the pin, but only gets two. Cena starts to punch back (to a few boos), but he misses on a charge. King Booker with a spinning heel kick for two. Booker works Cena's shoulder, but the champ powers out. Booker knees and punches Cena to the mat. Dueling Let's Go Booker, Let's Go Cena chants in Cena's hometown. Ouch. Spinebuster from Cena gets two. Booker blocks a charge with his boot. He punches Cena on the apron. Sidewalk slam by Booker for two. Booker works the shoulder again. Cena powers out again and goes for the FU, but Booker elbows out. Booker hits a superkick for two. Booker misses the Scissors Kick and Cena charges. He tosses Booker in the corner and starts to punch him.

Randy Orton runs out to interfere. He and Booker double team Cena. Orton with an inverted backbreaker. Booker hits the Scissors Kick. Orton gets ready to scramble Cena's brain with a kick to the head. Orton goes for it, but suddenly comes to a halt. He runs out of the ring and drags Cena's father over the rail. He kicks Cena's father in the head to give him a concussion. Orton walks off as Cena rushes out of the ring to attend to his father. Cena calls for a doctor as the show ends at exactly 11PM for the first time in awhile. Solid segment to end the show.

[Butoden]

How exactly is Booker moving up...? Why can't they keep Orton fueding with Cena, would actually be more exciting than having King Booker vs Cena... lol more disappointmens

[Con]

That Vince-Trips promo was hilarious, I still can't get over the animal part.

Ohh yeah, I almost forgot about the Vince-Kennedy walking segment, that was funny too.

[Bad Boy]

the Game is back, and his 1st return night on Raw and he still has the funny factor, and still liking that Orton and Cena are going at it... maybe chances of the strap coming off Cena is a little good... anyways, thx Kels for the coverage, and it looks like a good show...

[deadmanwalkin]

ya the whole mr. kennedy vince segment was good and the trips-vince segment was good too



and maybe its just me but i thought shelton benjamin looked more like dennis rodman more than anyone else?

anybody agree with me?