Raw Report--03/03/2008
Submitted by Matt Anderson on Monday, March 3, 2008 at 11:08 PM EST





First thing's first, Donny is out of town this week, so I'll be handling the report tonight. This week the USA Network presents WWE Monday Night Raw, live from the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.

The show starts with HHH, Randy Orton, and John Cena in the back. They are confronted by Regal who says that he's got a wonderful idea of how to spice things up. He's going to do a Triple Threat Takeover, which is where one of the three will be in charge each week, for the next few weeks. The first of the three chosen to be in charge is John Cena. Orton is distressed, and says that the two not chosen should get the night off, so they don't get hurt. HHH says that he doesn't trust any of them. Cena says that tonight he'll come up with something satisfying.

Lillian is in the ring and says that this match is a mixed martial arts exhibition. The first contestant out is Big Show. Floyd Mayweather is shown watching from Las Vegas. His opponent is Brandon "the Thrill" Hill. Hill is roughly the same size as Floyd Mayweather. Okay, Big Show towers over most of the guys on the roster, but this looks like a kid trying to fight his dad. On another note, Big Show looks in terrific shape.

Big Show v. Brandon Hill

The ref gets both guys in the center, and Big Show walks right into Hill, bumping chests to establish dominance. The ref tells them that he wants a clean fight. Hill grabs onto the ropes as Show gets close, making the ref back Big Show away. Hill runs around the ring, getting the ropes again, and again. The ref says that if Hill gets the ropes again, he'll call it a DQ. Hill tries to go toe to toe with Big Show, but Big Show just shrugs off Hill's best shots. Big Show tosses Hill into the ropes, then hits a big boot. After a chokeslam, Big Show covers, and gets the win.

Your Winner: Big Show

Show grabs a mic and says that it won't end the way Mayweather thinks it will. He says he'll break Mayweather's legs, back, and leave him down. Mayweather says that he broke Show's nose before, but he'll break his jaw at Wrestlemania. The two exchange a few lines before Big Show lifts up Brandon Hill and gorilla presses him out of the ring. Mayweather says that Hill is a bum, that it was easy work, and that Big Show needs to be ready for Wrestlemania.

Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair are in the back, and we are told that they will be teaming up next.

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HBK and Ric Flair both come to the ring for their match. Tonight they will be taking on Cade and Murdoch.

Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair v. Cade and Murdoch

Flair starts off against Murdoch. They start with a standard tie up, with Murdoch locking on a headlock, only to get thrown into the ropes. Murdoch hits a shoulderblock, but is brought down by a hip toss from Flair. Flair starts an offense of chops, but eventually gets back body dropped by Murdoch. Flair manages to tag in HBK before any real damage is done. HBK comes in, and Murdoch tags in Cade. Cade hits the ropes, but HBK hits an inverted atomic drop. HBK hits the ropes, but is hit but Murdoch from behind. Cade starts a good offense, with a nice double team by Murdoch with a running kick to the face. Cade takes an enzguiri and tags in Murdoch before Shawn can get going. Murdoch climbs the top, but takes a boot to the face. Shawn takes advantage and tags in Flair, while Murdoch tags in Cade. Flair hits some offense with some chops, then hits a knee breaker. Flair locks in the Figure-4, and HBK stops Murdoch from interfering with the inverted Figure-4. Cade and Murdoch both tap.

Your Winners: Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair

HBK grabs the mic and says that while he appreciates everything that Ric said last week, he doesn't want the match at Wrestlemania. He says that he doesn't want to be the guy to end Ric Flair's career. He says that it is Wrestlemania, and he is the Heartbreak Kid, the Showstopper, and that if Flair keeps pushing for this match, it will be Flair's show that will be stopped. HBK leaves the ring with Flair looking on in disbelief.

Regal is in the back, and is talking on his phone, presumably to Vince. He says that Cena is in charge tonight, and that they weren't happy about it. Cena walks in and interupts. He says that since he's in charge, why not have HHH and Orton go through each other. Tonight we'll see HHH and Randy Orton go at each other. Cena says that he also has some unfinished business with Mr. Kennedy, so they'll go at it tonight. Cena then says that since he's in charge tonight, they're standing is his office not Regal's. He tells Regal he can go, and then relaxes on the couch.

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Umaga's music hits, and the Samoan Bulldozer comes out for his match against Super Crazy. Regal is now joining JR and King at the commentary table.

Umaga v. Super Crazy

Umaga straight up tosses Super Crazy around like a ragdoll. Umaga hits a nice side slam, then rams Super Crazy into the corner via a bearhug. Umaga then hits the Samoan Spike, and this one is over.

Your Winner: Umaga

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Chris Jericho is in the ring, and tonight we see the return of "Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel". Tonight the guest is Jeff Hardy. Y2J grabs the mic and welcomes us to the return of the highlight reel. He says this is the show that started all the spin offs, like Cutting Edge, are you smarter than a Snitsky, and Cooking with Goldberg. He then introduces Jeff Hardy, one of his opponents for the Money in the Bank match at Wrestlemania. He says that he himself qualified for the MITB match by beating Hardy. We see a few highlights from their match last week, in which Jericho beat Hardy. Jericho says that Wrestlemania is a ladder match, Jeff Hardy's time to shine, but while Hardy can climb ladders, do Swantons through tables, fall in hot lava and shoot lazers from his eyes, there's nothing anyone can do to stop Y2J at Wrestlemania. Hardy says that things have changed since Jericho was last here, and that in the past Hardy would have just nodded his head, wished Jericho luck, and walked away. Now, Hardy isn't just satisfied in being himself. He wants to win the match, cash it in, and win the title. Jericho reminds him that not only is he a past WWE champion, but he was the first Undisputed Champion. Y2J lets Hardy know that they are no longer friends or peers, and from now until Wrestlemania, anything goes. Hardy says he agrees and hits a Twist of Fate out of nowhere. Hardy then leaves, with Y2J down in the ring.

Kennedy is seen in the back, his match with John Cena is next.

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John Cena v. Mr. Kennedy

Kennedy starts with a kick to Cena's leg, and then a headlock. Kennedy gets thrown to the ropes, but rebounds with a nice shoulderblock. Kennedy goes to capitalize, but is brought down by a back body drop from Cena. Cena locks in an armlock, but we go to a break before anything else happens.

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We come back to see Kennedy thrown into the corner, only to get a bulldog from Cena. Cena covers, but only gets a two count. Kennedy gets thrown to the ropes, but stops himself and slides out of the ring. As Cena goes to follow, Kennedy pulls his throat across the ropes. Kennedy pulls Cena to the apron, and hits a wicked looking DDT/facebuster on the apron. Kennedy beats down Cena some more, and then gets him back in the ring for a two count. Kennedy grabs Cena and hits a sick looking neckbreaker/backbreaker. Kennedy covers, but again only gets a two count. Cena is down in the corner, and Kennedy stomps before hitting a running kick to the face. Kennedy drags Cena to the center of the ring and covers, but only gets a 2 count. Kennedy gets Cena in a side neck-vice, but Cena tries to fight out. Cena manages to break the hold, but takes a knee to the side by Kennedy. Kennedy hits a few good shots, covers, but only gets a two count again. Kennedy gets Cena in the corner and goes for another kick to the face, but Cena gets up and hits a massive clothesline. Cena now hits a few more clotheslines, and gets Kennedy to the ground. Cena goes up top and hits a flying leg drop as Kennedy tries to get up. Cena locks in the STFU, and Kennedy taps.

Your Winner: John Cena

Maria and Candice Michelle are in the back, and apparently we get to see the unveiling of Maria's Playboy cover next.

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Jerry Lawler is in the ring and he introduces Candice Michelle and Maria. Maria grabs a mic and says that it's such an honor, and that it's been a thrilling experience. She says she still can't believe that she is going to be on the cover of Playboy. Candice and King both pull the drape off of the big cover, only to see pictures of Santino placed over Maria's face and other areas. Santino comes down and says that Maria left him no choice. He says that he told her over and over again, but she had to be stubborn. He says that now whenever someone tries to imagine Maria in Playboy, they'll have an "erectile malfunction". Maria says that she's already posed for Playboy and that she wants the whole world to see it. Santino says that he is the man in the relationship, and says that it must be Maria's time of the month. He grabs Maria's arm and says that they are leaving. Maria jerks back, and King comes by with a massive right hand to Santino's face. Marella goes out of the ring, and the fake cover is thrown at him. Candice grabs the mic and says that it wasn't the only copy of the cover. A giant cover drapes down from the lights, much to Santino's displeasure.

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Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Carlito v. Cody Rhodes

Carlito goes for a kick, but Cody reverses it and hits a school boy for a two count. Carlito hits a roll up for a two, but Cody reverses it for two. Carlito hits a backslide for a two. Carlito tries to toss Cody to the outside, but Cody holds on to the top rope and skins the cat to get back in, only to be met by Carlito who brings him down. Carlito dominates for a bit, hitting some nice stomps in the corner. Cody tries to come back, but gets hit with a swinging neckbreaker. Carlito gets a two count, and locks in a chin lock. Cody manages to fight out, and counters the Backstabber by holding the top rope. Cody grabs Carlito's legs and flips over for a two count. Cody launches with a cross body block from the middle rope, covers, but gets a two count. The two go back and forth with nearfalls, with Cody finally attempting a victory roll. Carlito counters and hits the Backstabber for the win.

Your Winner: and Money in the Bank Qualifier...Carlito

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JR and King introduce Floyd Mayweather via satellite. JR asks about putting his career on the line by facing Big Show, and King asks him if he's ever been hurt. Mayweather says that he's the best, and that he's gonna bring it at Wrestlemania. Mayweather says that after Wrestlemania they'll rename WWE the MME "Money Mayweather Entertainment". King and JR thank him and say that we'll see him live next week.

Mike Adamle announces who the next Hall of Fame inductee is...Mae Young.

Finlay is in the back and he will confront JBL next.

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Finlay comes out, with some new music by the way. Vince McMahon's music hits and the chairman comes out with a mic in hand. He says that he knows that Finlay is looking forward to confronting JBL, but first Vince has some things to ask Finlay. Finlay grabs a mic, and Vince asks if it's true that Finlay conspired against him with members of the McMahon family. Finlay says it's true. Vince asks if Hornswoggle is really his son. Finlay says that Vince isn't good enough to be Hornswoggle's father. Vince asks if Finlay is Hornswoggle's father. Finlay syas that is true. Mcmahon says that JBL can't be here tonight, but they've got him via satellite. JBL is shown on the big screen, with Hornswoggle in a hospital room. JBL says that he knows Finlay doesn't want to see Hornswoggle hurt, since Hornswoggle is innocent. JBL says that he preys on the innocent, because it's helped him get to where he is today, and it's fun. JBL says that they'll fight, but on his terms. JBL slaps Hornswoggle, and Finlay reponds by saying he'll rip JBL's heart out. JBL says that no one wants to see what he is about to do to Hornswoggle, especially Finlay. JBL turns the lights off in the hospital room, and then we hear Hornswoggle scream. Finlay can only look on as we go to break.

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John Cena is now joining JR and King to help call the next match.

Randy Orton v. Triple H

They start with a standard tie up, working each other around the ring. Orton finally gets HHH in a corner, and the tie up is broken. Both men get face to face, and tie up again. Orton gets HHH back in the corner, but HHH reverses and strikes Orton in the face. Orton tries to clothesline, but HHH counters and gets a side headlock takeover. HHH holds the lock, but Orton tries to bridge up and pin HHH, but HHH kicks out. The lock breaks, Orton tries to get the advantage, but is brought down by HHH with a series of strikes. Orton gets HHH into the ropes and tries to hit a dropkick, but HHH holds the rope and Orton falls to the ground. Orton manages to toss HHH to the outside, and then tries to capitalize with the steel steps, but HHH reverses, and gets Orton in the ring. HHH stalks towards Orton, but Orton hits an inverted backbreaker. Orton covers, but only gets a two count. Orton starts to methodically stomp away at HHH. Orton then hits a knee drop to HHH, covers, but HHH kicks out at two. Orton hits another knee drop, this time to the back of HHH's head. Orton again with a cover, but HHH again kicks out at two. Triple H struggles to his feet, but Orton gets him in the corner. Orton charges, but HHH gets his elbow up. The two start to exchange blows, and Triple H hits his facebuster. Orton is staggered, and HHH sends him to the outside with his knee lift. HHH gets him back in the ring, and hits a spinebuster. Orton rolls to the outside, grabs his belt, and starts to walk away. Cena says that this match won't end like this, and goes to stop Orton. The two go face to face, and HHH hits Orton from behind, knocking both men down. HHH gets Orton back in the ring, Orton tries to attack with the belt, but HHH counters and goes for the Pedigree. Cena attacks, and this match ends in a DQ.

Your Winner: No Contest by DQ

Cena attacks Triple H, and hits the FU. As Cena gets up and goes to take care of Orton, he is hit by an RKO from the champion. Randy Orton is standing tall over both Triple H and John Cena as Raw goes off the air.

All in all an pretty good Raw. There were a few too many segments, but that was made up for by the fact that the segments were entertaining. Any questions or comments can be sent to mande042@odu.edu.








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