WWE Monday Night Raw Results
June 30, 2008
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Commentators: Michael Cole & Jerry “The King” Lawler
Reported By: Adam Martin and Hunter Golden of WrestleView.com
Note from Adam Martin: I will be checking in with coverage for the first hour of Monday Night Raw tonight. Hunter Golden will cover the second hour along with thoughts.
– The WWE promo hits.
– A video package runs highlighting last Monday night’s Million Dollar Mania contest that included $100,000 winners and a final $500,000 winner. We then see the stage falling apart and a sign falling on Vince McMahon. “I can’t feel my legs…”, said McMahon.
– Shane McMahon appears from WWE Headquarters. He talks about his father experiencing an accident last week. Shane said in respect of his father’s privacy, they will not reveal his condition or anything else at this time. Shane asks WWE employees to pull together during this time of uncertainty. The fans boo this loudly. You could even hear a few laughs.
– The Monday Night Raw promo hits (featuring new Raw stars).
– We then go live to the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, OK where a series of pyro goes off. Michael Cole is the first voice we hear (that is strange already) and he welcomes us to the show. Cole, along with Jerry Lawler, plugs Kofi Kingston defending the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Chris Jericho later tonight in a rematch from last night’s Night of Champions PPV.
– Boomer Sooner! The fight music hits and Jim Ross is on his way out to the ring. JR gets a big reaction from his hometown crowd. He gets into the ring and salutes the thousands of fans in attendance tonight. JR grabs a mic and says, “Wow.” The fans continue to give him a huge reaction. JR yells thank you. JR continues saying, “Wow, it is a magnificent honor to be standing in this ring on this night with our wonderful WWE fans around the world watching, to say, it is damn sure good to be home.” He said he is excited about a new journey he is embarking on as the new play-by-play voice for Friday Night Smackdown. The fans boo. JR said he hopes in the many years since he has started on Monday Night Raw that the WWE fans will join him on Friday night’s. He said they plan to raise hell on Friday night from now on. JR said he is excited about the opportunity to work with Mick Foley on Smackdown. He adds that for over a decade his traveling partner, his driver, the one he confessed and hell his older brother, Jerry Lawler. JR thanks The King and says he is a special guy to him. He said he knows going to Smackdown is that the good news is that his friend Michael Cole will do a great job on Raw. The fans boo as Cole shrugs. JR said he was here the day Cole started and wants the fans to respect Cole like they respected him. He said the first time he saw wrestling was Danny Hodge in Oklahoma City. JR brings up Mid-South Wrestling in the area. He said some of his other experiences involved our “fallen chairman” Vince McMahon. JR said he isn’t one to throw salt on a wound when a man is down, even if he is a Longhorn fan (fans boo). He said his past experiences with Vince McMahon can’t hold back the great experiences he had with the fans on Raw. JR said he will never forget this night and in closing, he wants to say that he hopes you will load the wagon, get on that Sooner Scooter and ride it to Friday Night Smackdown and join him every Friday night. JR calls his time on Raw an amazing run. He thanks everyone for being here tonight and encourages everyone to eat some more BBQ when Edge’s music hits.
World Heavyweight Champion Edge appears with the world title over his shoulder and Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder close behind him. Edge has a big smile on his face as his pyro goes off. Edge gets into the ring and holds up the World Title. Edge gets on the mic and the fans start to boo. Edge said when he heard JR was having a farewell speech tonight, he just had to make an appearance. He said JR’s arrogance never ceases to amaze him. Edge said what makes you think people care about you or the Sooners at all? He yells, “hook’em horns!” Edge says no one cares about his relationship with The King, Michael Cole and that they never cared about him. He says to put that in his BBQ, boy! Edge said it isn’t all that bad. He said JR can truly start his Hall of Fame career by coming on his show Smackdown and starting to call his future Hall of Fame career. Edge said instead of JR yelling “Stone Cold! Stone Cold! Stone Cold!” it will now have to be “Edge Wins! Edge Wins! Edge Wins!” He asks JR to try that on for size and try it out. JR throws his mic away and it lands with a thud. Edge says put that one in the record books because JR is actually speechless. He asks Hawkins and Ryder to escort JR out of the building. JR walks out and leaves the ring. Edge says his farewell speech is officially over as JR leaves the ring with Hawkins and Ryder right behind him. JR walks up the ramp and heads to the back.
Edge remains in the middle of the ring as the fans boo him again. He said now that he took care of that he did have a reason to be here tonight. Edge wants to point out to all the Raw viewers that this “flagship show” doesn’t have a General Manager…unlike his show that has the greatest GM in history, his fiancee, the love of his life, Vickie Guerrero. He said she is resting comfortably and thanks the fans for asking. Edge said this show is also missing The Undertaker. He adds the entire WWE Universe is missing him since he banished him from the entire WWE and adds your welcome. Edge said there is one other thing this show is missing, oh yeah, a World Champion. He said he wanted to come here tonight to let John Cena, Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio or Batista know they will never have a shot at his World Heavyweight Championship. Edge says unless there is another Draft show, they will never see him on Monday night’s ever again. He drops the mic and holds up the World Title as his music hits. Edge heads up the ramp with a cocky look on his face. As he gets to the top of the ramp, Batista’s music hits and Edge stops. Edge turns around and Batista walks out. Batista stares Edge down. Batista goes after Edge and chases him around the ring. Batista catches Edge and gets in a few rights. Batista picks up Edge and drives him into the ring barricade and the ring. Batista puts Edge on his shoulder and throws him into the steel ring post. More forearm shots from Batista to Edge. Edge retreats over the ring barricade into the crowd and Batista chases after him. Batista gets in more stiff right hands and throws Edge back into the ringside area. Batista nails Edge’s face off the Raw announce table three times. Batista then lifts up Edge and drops him face first again off the announce table. Batista then sends Edge into the steel ring steps. Batista throws Edge in the ring. Edge begs for no more. Batista gets Edge up for a Batista Bomb and connects. Michael Cole said this was not about the World Title tonight but rather about retribution. Batista stands over a lifeless Edge, stares him down and then leaves the ring.
As Batista walks up the ramp, CM Punk’s music hits and he runs down with his briefcase in hand along with a referee. The referee orders Lilian Garcia to say that the following match is for the World Heavyweight Championship. The bell rings and here we go.
World Heavyweight Championship Match
(Punk cashes in his “Money in the Bank” briefcase)
Edge (c) vs. CM Punk
CM Punk picks up Edge and connects with the GTS! Punk hooks the leg and gets the pinfall! We have a new World Heavyweight Champion!
Winner & NEW World Heavyweight Champion: CM Punk
After the match, Punk can’t believe it and is handed the World Heavyweight Champions. Lawler does his best JR impression and yells, “Punk Wins! Punk Wins!” Michael Cole says the World Title is now back on Raw. Punk continues to celebrate holding the title close to him. We see a shot of Edge leaving the ring and making his way to the back. Punk again holds the World Title high in the air and celebrates as we go to commercial. Wow, what a way to kick off Raw!
****Commercial****
– We are back and highlights are shown of Punk cashing in his “Money in the Bank” briefcase and defeating Edge to become the NEW World Heavyweight Champion, bringing the title back to Raw.
Non-Title Match
WWE Women’s Champion Mickie James vs. Jillian Hall
Jillian sang (or attempted to) during her entrance.
The bell rings and Mickie tackles Jillian right away. Mickie with a big takedown on Jillian on the outside. Mickie throws Jillian back in, but Jillian cuts her off with a kick. Jillian starts choking Mickie against the ropes. Jillian slams Mickie’s face down on the mat and then goes to work on Mickie’s shoulder that was roughed up by Katie Lea Burchill last night. Jillian with a big slam takedown on Mickie, but misses a flipping body splash. Mickie comes back kicking Jillian and with another big takedown. Jillian attempts her flipping splash in the corner, but Mickie gets her knees up and catches Jillian with her big kick (or what they called the Mick Kick). Mickie covers Jillian and gets the pinfall.
Winner: Mickie James
– Backstage, Rey Mysterio is shown making his way to the arena next.
****Commercial****
– Later tonight, Chris Jericho gets his mandatory rematch against Kofi Kingston for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
– Highlights are shown from last week’s Monday Night Raw and the 2008 WWE Draft when Rey Mysterio was drafted to Raw.
– Rey Mysterio comes out and gets a big reaction from the crowd. Mysterio takes the mic and congratulates CM Punk on beating Edge and bringing back the World Heavyweight Championship back to Raw. He said that was kind of weird. Mysterio said up until last week, his entire WWE career, his entire life was on Smackdown. Mysterio said he was shocked when he got drafted to Raw. He said that was a good thing though because now that he is here, he likes it and he is excited.
Santino Marella’s music hits. This should be good. Santino grabs the mic and said just like Shane McMahon said earlier, we have to pull everyone together and officially welcomes Rey Mysterio to Raw. He laughs and says personally, he doesn’t see what the big deal is because anyone who hides behind a mask is either ugly, stupid or is The Batman! Mysterio said you sir are not The Batman. Mysterio goes to talk and Santino cuts him off telling him to shut his face. He said he doesn’t get the popularity and has a look at the cover of the new WWE Magazine. They show a graphic of Mysterio on the cover. Santino says, “Look at me. I’m Rey Mysterio. I’m more tall than Hornswoggle. I like cookies. BOOYAKA BOOYAKA.” He said he isn’t finished. The problem he has is that he gave WWE Magazine a great photo to use and they didn’t use it. They show his photo and it is Santino almost no holding a flower and posing on his side. Santino says that is a photo and if it was poster, man or woman, would buy it and put it in their bedroom. He says there is a reason Mysterio has never been on Raw. Santino says Raw is where true superstars like himself rise and shine. He says if he wants his experience to be a good one then he should mind his manners and behave. Santino says if he doesn’t then things could turn out very badly for him. He then allows Mysterio to speak freely, but asks him to say it in a language that we all can understand. Mysterio hits Santino with the mic and lights him up with some right hands. Mysterio drop toe holds Santino on the second rope and connects with the 619. Mysterio celebrates and heads up the ramp.
– Up next, we will hear from the NEW World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk.
– A promo for the new Ric Flair DVD airs. It will be released next week.
****Commercial****
– WWE DID YOU KNOW: WWE video games have sold more than 39 million copies this decade.
– Highlights are shown again from earlier tonight when Batista attacked World Heavyweight Champion Edge after Edge had interrupted Jim Ross’ farewell speech. After Batista’s attack on Edge, CM Punk ran out and cashed in his “Money in the Bank” briefcase, hit Edge with the GTS and got the pinfall to become the NEW World Heavyweight Champion. The World Title is now on Raw. Michael Cole mentioned Punk was the first person ever to cash in the “Money in the Bank” briefcase Raw.
– Backstage, Todd Grisham is with the NEW World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk. Grisham congratulates Punk. Punk said he doesn’t know if he has the words. He said there are so many people he wants to thank. He thanks Batista for the assist and mentions he needs to change the name on the belt. Punk said he feels awesome when JBL walks up. JBL says, “You are joking right? You are celebrating?” He said Punk beat a defenseless man and asks if Punk is proud of that. Punk said he is proud to be “the” champion. JBL said he has some options in that Punk can go to bed tonight knowing that he is nothing more than a paper champion or an asterisk. He challenges Punk to put the title up tonight to prove himself. Punk asks if JBL really wants to be the first one then his answer is yes. Punk looks down at the World Title and smiles as JBL walks off.
****Commercial****
– We are back live and John Cena is out to a big reaction. Cena grabs the mic and you can hear more of a mixed reaction when the music stops. Cena said he is certainly a fan of classic and surprise moments and he told everyone that his match with Triple H at Night of Champions would indeed be a classic moment. He said no, I did not win the WWE Title last night. Cena said he was defeated by Triple H, but it is a loss he takes with pride. He said last night’s match proved one thing – we are the best two in this business and that match will go down in history. Cena said just like tonight, you have all been part of history and that you will look back and say you were there when CM Punk cashed in the “Money in the Bank” briefcase and became the new World Heavyweight Champion. He said the only thing he is not happy about is JBL trying to bully his way into becoming World Heavyweight Champion. Cena said he doesn’t know much about Punk, but he likes him since he used his brains to earn the title. He said the kid is a fighter and he would have said yes to anyone, even him. Cena said that isn’t too bad of an idea and since Raw doesn’t have a GM, the champion CM Punk should be the one to choose. He said Mr. Punk I know you are watching and that you just won the World Heavyweight Championship, but wants him to listen to the largest WWE crowd ever in Oklahoma City. Cena asks if JBL should get the shot and they boo. Cena asks if it should be CM Punk vs. John Cena right here tonight and the fans cheer loudly. He said the choice is up to Punk. Cena goes to give a message to JBL when his music hits.
JBL walks out on the ramp with a mic in hand. The fans start a loud “YOU SUCK” chant. JBL gets on the mic and tells John Cena that he will not be wrestling CM Punk tonight for the World Heavyweight Championship since that match is his. He declares Marshall Law right here in the WWE and that tonight is his destiny to become World Champion. JBL says Cena cannot remain in the building tonight. A security team walks out and stands next to JBL. He said this isn’t WWE security and that it is his security. JBL says you don’t rule things by crowd response, but rather with money. He said with Mr. McMahon gone from WWE that means he is running things around here. JBL said he will become World Heavyweight Champion tonight and tells his personal security to show Mr. Cena the door. The six members of JBL’s security team walk down the ramp. Cena removes his shirt and starts counting the number of security. They all hit the ring and go after Cena. Cena fights off a few until they hold him back. They hold Cena back allowing JBL to get in some cheap shot. Security drags Cena out. Cena gives one of the security members a knee to the face, but they continue to overpower him. When they break from the ramp Cena starts to fight them off again. They contain Cena once again and bring him to the backstage area. We go to a camera backstage and Cena is still trying to fight them off. They throw Cena out of the exit and JBL smiles.
****Commercial****
Hunter Golden’s coverage of the second hour will be posted shortly.
Hot tag from Adam and here I go. Figures the ONE night I can’t get hour 1 in the books and we get a new World Champion. I’m such a shmuck.
The New World Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase and Cody Rhodes made their way out to the ring for their match.
Ted Dibiase Jr. & Cody Rhodes v. Darren Wayne & Steve Anthony
Rhodes backed up Anthony into the corner before grabbing a side headlock. Anthony pushed the hold off before getting blindsided by Dibiase. Dibiase dropped a fist and tagged Cody back into the ring where he dropped a knee. Rhodes cut off an incoming Wayne and nailed the DDT on Anthony for the quick win.
Winners: Ted Dibiase Jr. & Cody Rhodes via pin fall
After the match, Rhodes gave us the explanation of why he turned on Holly. He said he did the ‘right thing’ like his Dad taught him and all it got him was carrying a baby boomer around by the boot straps. He said when you’re as talented as he is, you take what you want.
DiBiase slammed his generation for being spineless. He said they weren’t cutting edge, in reality they were nothing but spoiled, obedient sheep. He said Cody and DiBiase took matters into their own hands and that made them absolutely priceless.
****Commercial****
Katie Lea and Paul Burchill are in the back. He said he was going to insure she’d be women’s champion. Jamie Noble popped up after Paul left. He introduced himself and said he was new around here, but he was a big deal on Smackdown. Gibson talked about drawing the line in the sand. He said he was going to find the biggest guy on Raw and challenge em. Kane walked in and Katie said it was his chance. Jamie didn’t look too excited. Noble said there wasn’t a boss or any rules so that made him and Kane equals. He said he better not catch Kane digging in his bag listening to his CD’s or there’s be trouble… or something. Noble cracked a stupid joke before getting a throat around the neck. He wiggled out and ran off. Kane chased him down the hall.
Back out in the arena.. Here comes Noble. Oh good lord. He tried hiding behind the announce table but was kicked out and then went under the ring. The pyro went off and Kane came down to the ring. Noble knows it’s time to pay the piper
Noble chucked himself through the ropes at Kane and stomped away at him on the floor but Kane quickly came back. Kane choke slammed Noble off the announce table REALLY hard and it didn’t break, but Noble bounced.. Ouchie.
****Commercial****
WWE Intercontinental Championship
Kofi Kingston v. Chris Jericho
We came back to Jericho being in control but Kingston came back with some forearms and a lunging axe handle. The two criss crossed and Kofi hit a flying forearm before Kofi hit the boom boom double leg drop. Kofi went bounding into the ropes but almost found himself rolled up. Jericho hit an enzeguiri for a two count and Jericho’s back in command.
Kofi again fought back but Jericho hit a boot out of the corner before nailing the running bulldog. Jericho nailed a lion Sault for a two count but Kingston kicked out. Jericho gathered the champion before going for a vertical suplex. Kingston rolled through though and went for a roll up with the tights only to be reversed by Jericho who also held the tights. Unfortunately for Jericho though, the official caught him and disqualified him.
Winner and STILL Intercontinental Champion: Kofi Kingston via DQ
Jericho was crazy after the match and tried to gouge the eyes of Kingston out. He backed off to a chorus of boos after leaving the champion a mess in the ring.
****Commercial****
Cole & King recapped the night’s events.
Edge was outside with Hawkins and Ryder and he blamed them for his losing the title tonight.
****Commercial****
World Heavyweight Championship
CM Punk v. JBL
The two circled it up and JBL looked at Punk before his private security force showed up.
JBL backed Punk into the corner easily before laying the boots in and hitting a clothesline. JBL dropped a couple of elbows for a quick near fall before grabbing a side headlock, trying to wear the smaller champion down.
Punk tossed him off and hit a killer arm drag before hitting a back kick and a nasty leg lift. Punk went for a baseball slide drop kick but JBL side stepped back and uncorked a nasty clothesline on the floor before slamming Punk on the table and chucking him back into the ring and going for a cover.
Punk kicked out but found himself on the receiving end of a big boot. JBL slapped on a cravat. Punk kneed away at JBL before bounding off the ropes only to get stuck in a sleeper hold. Punk fought out of the hold only to get shoulder blocked to the mat hard. JBL whipped Punk to the corner only to eat a boot to the face. Punk hit a wheel kick out of the corner and tried to get back into the match.
Punk hit the knee in the face and the bulldog out of the corner for a near fall. Punk ducked under a clothesline but got caught in a fall away slam for another near fall. Punk ducked under another clothesline and hit a kick to the head before going to the top rope and hitting a clothesline off the top rope for a super hot near fall.
Cena and Cryme Tyme showed up to even up the odds on the outside and take out JBL’s thugs. JBL hit a huge clothesline in the ring but was easily distracted by the craziness on the outside. That enabled the champion to sneak up on JBL and nail the GTS for the big win.
Winner and STILL World Heavyweight Champion: CM Punk via pin fall
Immediately after the match CM Punk vaulted over the top rope and crashed into the crowd below. The brawl was still going as we went off the air.
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