the opening contest of the show before RAW was Jimmy Wang Yang over another new piece of talent and i could barely even catch his name. Wang Yang picked up the victory.
then the 5 second tribute was aired for Killer Kowalski. that's going to be really hard for the wrestling world for those who are in or getting in. I miss the guy and ive only seen a few of his matches. one of the greats and can never be forgotten. he has given us many to watch and enjoy, like Triple H. Thank you for helping pave the way for the wrestling business Killer, may you eternally rest in peace. I cannot imagine how hard it was to lose him cause i didnt know him personally but the wrestling world has lost yet another chunk of greatness. but he will rest in peace and watch over the youngsters that are in the business, i am sure of it.
RAW starts with Randy kicking the show off and when i was there in the seats towards the top, listening to everything he had to say, minus CM Punk being world champ (i knew that was starting as a feud the moment his music hit) but he was absolutely right. Priceless let the tag titles get stolen, santino sucks as IC champ, and Beth is just a joke as womens champion. i really wish Orton would reclaim RAW and the world title but then again, i dont want Punk losing the title. but whatever happens, happens. this feud in my opinion is red hot and could most likely bring the ratings for RAW to a newer high.
JBL came out and gave his cinderella speech again and the crowd could have cared less to hear it. JBL will most likely not be the winner of the WHC this sunday at Unforgiven. Kane comes out and cracks a joke on JBL's clothesline from hell and i laughed my @$$ off! that was funny and the crowd laughed theirs off too.
Batista comes out to pretty much spear everyone and leaves the ring. making his presence felt.
an over the top battle royal is announced for the participants in the RAW championship scramble for tonight.
Kofi Kingston over Charlie Haas - this was a huge and unexpected joke. they pulled one on the fans. but it ended up being Kofi the dominator and Charlie the joke.
Long and Adamle agree to an ECW over the top rope battle royal for tonight.
ECW Champion Mark Henry over Finlay, Miz, Hardy, and Chavo - this match was overall okay. not bad. i do believe that at Unforgiven, Henry is dropping the title to Matt Hardy. its been long awaited and Henry dominated and won the match and sometimes, the one that gets the upper hand last before the ppv, usually loses. im not saying that that is entirely true because it isnt, but its happened a lot in the past.
Jericho is shown signing the legal papers for his match with HBK at the ppv.
Jaime Noble over William Regal - well, Layla is back and this was just to move this story along i think. the story you know? where layla doesnt like losers lol
Candice Michelle, Mickie James and Kelly Kelly over WWE Womens champ Beth Phoenix, Katie Lea and Jillian Hall - with Candice getting the victory. Im just proud that my dreamgirl is back :) i love Candice Michelle, madly lol
promo for the contract signing is shown.
WWE Intercontinental champ Santino Marella over D-Lo this match was stupid. D-lo should be utilized way better than this.
Miz and Morrison vs Cryme Tyme - this was clearly just a scam to distract Cryme Tyme so that Priceless could get their beatings in and get their titles back. nothing too flashy but i guess to some, going into the title match, the belt sitch will make sense again.
RAW Battle Royal and Kane over Batista, JBL, CM Punk - after the match, Rey Mysterio showed up and beat on Kane a lot. great to see lil Rey Rey back ^_^
the contract signing took place next and both parties signed, had their words and HBK was looking to get ambushed by Lance Cade cause Jericho cant touch him and HBK layed Cade out. a few kicks to the face as Cade layed on the apron. i would also like to say, HBK, i do not think was injured whatsoever. he didnt look nor did he leave injured. so until its absolutely WWE legit and worded by them and them only, its not believeable. i was there, witnessed it all. he was fine. but the way Michaels stared into the camera on the ramp was great. great ending to the show. loved it and i loved how they timed his music with it too.
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