Raw Preview, Titan Towers vandalized, Summerslam stories, The CW Smackdown site, IWF at Raw/SD
    Submitted by Calvin Martin on Monday, July 31, 2006 at 3:33 PM EST





    WWE.com Raw Preview

    Will HBK be the one to stop Umaga?
    July 31, 2006


    What did Mr. McMahon say to his Executive Assistant Jonathan Coachman on the phone last week on RAW? While we know his plan was to have Shawn Michaels face Coachman in a singles match, what else did he have planned?

    With Triple H absent from the arena, and the Chairman at his daughter’s bedside while she was in labor, the remaining half of D-Generation X suffered, no doubt pleasing Mr. McMahon whether he had planned it or not. Was Umaga part of the Chairman’s plan to destroy DX? How will HBK and The Game react to Umaga’s interference? We'll find out when the Showstopper tries to stop Umaga in a one-on-one match on RAW.

    Also, John Cena’s hunger for another opportunity at the WWE Championship keeps growing. He showed WWE Champion Edge that he won’t quit until he’s reclaimed WWE gold. The Rated R Superstar was distraught after Cena pinned his tag team partner Johnny Nitro on RAW. Did Cena finally turn the tides on his rival, or will Edge figure out a way to strike back?

    The Diva Search saw another finalist get stricken from the list. Maryse Ouellete was the second Diva Search finalist to exit the competition. After the Diva Search Musical Chairs that will take place at Friday Night SmackDown, the pool of finalists will be cut to five Monday on RAW. Who will make it one step closer to being crowned the winner of the 2006 $250,000 Diva Search?

    Mick Foley will be on RAW to address Ric Flair’s obsession with getting a rematch. The Hardcore Legend has made it clear he has no plans to bother with the “Nature Boy,” so what will his announcement be about?


    Also, there will be a Triple Threat Match for the Intercontinental Championship as Johnny Nitro defends his gold against Shelton Benjamin and Carlito.

    Plus WWE.com has learned Monday night will be the debut of Orton Knows Best. What that will entail is a mystery at this point but with the blossoming rivalry between Orton and Hogan, it may not be pretty.

    With SummerSlam rapidly approaching, the answers to these questions are crucial. RAW at 9/8 CT, live from the Continental Airlines Arena in New Jersey, is the only place the answers will be revealed.








    From WWE.com - Titan Towers Vandalized

    As first reported by WWE Mobile Alerts, Mr. McMahon woke this morning to find WWE Headquarters in Stamford, CT spray painted with a DX logo. Stamford Police are currently conducting an investigation to find out who defaced the building. One can only imagine what the Chairman’s reaction was when he saw the logo of his arch-nemeses defaming his property, but it definitely wasn't a good one. Will the Chairman have anything to say about the incident tonight on RAW? Will the police have any leads to report? Who were the culprits? For more on this developing story, tune into Monday Night RAW on the USA Network tonight at 9/8 CT, and also stay tuned to WWE.com.








    LOP reader Robert Otto sent in the following:

    I was flipping though the VOD on Comcast digital cable and came across "WWE
    Summer Slam Stories" it's a 31 minute look back at past Summer Slams, it
    featuers the last 5 minutes of 3 matches.

    Bret Hart VS Davey Boy Smith
    Randy Orton VS Chris Benoit
    Hogan VS HBK

    It also features a photo shoot segment with Torrie when she was posing for
    the first issue of WWE magazine.

    There are alot of commercials for Summer Slam, WWE Shopzone but I guess if
    your bored it's worth checking out it's hosted by Josh Matthews and he's
    just annoying as ever!

    Funny this is it's sitting right next to TNAs greatest matches wonder if
    that will change once WWE 24 / 7 is launched.






    LOP reader Adam Lebow sent in the following notes:

    The CW website has finally been launched, and on the pages opening splash, it does include Batista in the promo for CW. The url is http://www.cwtv.com
    On top of that, Smackdown has a sub-page, noting that Kevin Dunn is the executive director and it does not mention Vince McMahon anywhere. It also has the Smackdown promo for CW at http://www.cwtv.com/cw-smackdown.html
    Just a note about that promo, some names who are in it and are no longer on Smackdown include MNM, Benoit, Henry, Orton, Angle and the FBI. Taker is also in the promo, as is Batista.


    The Score has gone and posted its schedule for the month of August and the program schedule for the station lists the ever so important 3rd air time for WWE Raw. Not only will WWE Raw air on a one hour tape delay in Canada at 10pm ET, with a pacific prime replay later that evening at 12:30am ET, but the following Tuesday, WWE Raw will replay midday at 3:30pm ET. This appears to be a constant replay that is not going to be preempted.


    Just a reminder that starting this week, WWE Smackdown will now air on Friday nights at 8pm, with a 12:00 am replay later that evening in Pacific Prime in Canada. Additionally, The Score's website is listing that the 3rd airing of WWE Smackdown will now be shown on Saturdays at 3:30 pm ET every week, which is an upgrade from the late night replay time's the show had been getting...





    From the IWF mailing list:

    Independent Wrestling Federation
    http://www.CampIWF.com

    IWF Wrestlers Booked for World Wrestling Entertainment Event:
    Donavan, Stride & Corino Set for WWE Supershow July 31 @ East Rutherford, NJ

    (East Rutherford, NJ)- Camp IWF Wrestling School graduates Shawn Donavan,
    Aaron Stride & Justin Corino are booked for WWE Raw & SmackDown Supershow
    tonight (Monday, July 31) @ Continental Airlines Arena, East Rutherford, NJ.
    They wrestle for the New Jersey-based Independent Wrestling Federation.

    Donavan is a former IWF American & Tag Team Champion, and this marks his
    third WWE booking having also appeared in the WWE Survivor Series
    football-themed TV commercial in November 2003. Stride is a former IWF Tag Team & Junior
    Champion, and is making his second WWE appearance having also served as a
    security guard on WWE Raw with Eric Bischoff, Batista, Ric Flair and Randy Orton
    in October 2004 at Madison Square Garden. Corino is the current IWF American
    Champion, and is working with WWE for the first time.

    Donavan, Stride and Corino will serve as extras with the possibility of
    participating in an on-air capacity as wrestlers or in other roles. WWE Raw from
    Continental Arena airs live tonight (Monday, July 31) on USA Network at 9
    pm, while SmackDown will be recorded for broadcast airing Friday, August 4 on
    UPN Network at 8 pm.

    The Camp IWF Wrestling School in West Paterson, NJ, has enjoyed a beneficial
    working relationship with WWE since its inception in 1999, with many top
    graduates appearing regularly over the years on WWE programming and live events.

    Donavan, Stride and Corino also appear at IWF Desperate Measures Weekend
    August 18-19-20 at IWF Centre, West Paterson, NJ. For information visit
    http://www.CampIWF.com

    The Camp IWF Wrestling School, recognized as the premiere training facility
    in the Northeast by countless media outlets, hosts Open House Tours every
    Saturday and Sunday afternoon and Tuesday and Wednesday evening. The
    Independent Wrestling Federation produces family-friendly live events, and hosts
    Birthday Parties for kids and Field Trips for youth groups and recreation
    departments.

    ===========================================================

    Independent Wrestling Federation Eruption TV Online at CampIWF.com
    Watch the August 2006 Edition Now!

    (Preview)- With some stunning developments at the Independent Wrestling
    Federation's Summer Sizzler Weekend, Desperate Measure Weekend on August 18-19-20
    in West Paterson, NJ, is sure to be just as hectic. The August edition of
    Eruption prepares you for the upcoming events. Here's a preview...

    Shawn Donavan & Dangerous Dan McGuire unite to face Frank Scoleri & Tom
    Rinehart in tag team action. Ross Family member Aaron Stride takes on former
    Junior Champion Nick Sabre.

    The mastodon Franciz & IWF Junior Champion Tommy Trouble tangle with Burnin'
    Mike Durnin & Steve Camacho. BoneCrusher Fred Sampson meets the mysterious
    Super Ninja.

    IWF American Champion Justin Corino defends against Travis Blake with Outlaw
    Shane O'Brien at ringside. Backstage, Franciz talks about his No
    Disqualification Rematch against Fred Sampson at Summer Sizzler Day 3 on August 20th.

    Travis Blake wants to take the IWF American Title from Justin Corino in
    their No Countout Rematch at Summer Sizzler Day 1 August 18th. American Champion
    Justin Corino tells Travis Blake there's no where to run on August 18th.

    IWF Champion Kevin Knight discusses Ross Family Handicap Match on August
    18th and title defense against Shawn Donavan on August 19th. Vengeance is mine
    says former Ross Family member Shawn Donavan, who wants to take the title
    from Knight on August 19th. All that on the August edition of IWF Eruption
    Online at http://www.CampIWF.com





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