WWE Monday Night Raw 10/27/08 From Tucson, Arizona
We begin tonight’s show with an In Memory graphic for Special Delivery Jones, who passed away.
There is a video package from last night’s Cyber Sunday pay per view. We see highlights from the main event between Chris Jericho and Batista.
We are live from Tucson, Arizona and your announcers are Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler.
Chris Jericho comes to the ring without any fanfare and he is not in a good mood. Jericho is introduced as the former champion by Lillian Garcia and that only makes Chris angrier. He says that what happened last night was the biggest screwjob in WWE history. Adamle wanted Batista to be champion so he did whatever he could to help him. He says the fans were involved in this too. They chose the most biased referee ever in Steve Austin. He talks about the things that Austin did to screw him over and that is why Batista is the champion. Jericho says that if he was Batista, he would be embarrassed to call himself a champion because Batista did not beat Chris Jericho. It was an army of people who beat him. He runs down the list of people involved in the conspiracy. Jericho says that he is dying to get his hands on Shawn Michaels and Batista. Jericho says that he wants more. He says that he has a championship rematch clause and he will use it next week to regain what is his and he will be champion again.
Mike Adamle comes out and he looks like he doesn’t have a care in the world. Adamle tells Chris that he needs to hang on for a second. Adamle tells Jericho that in order to ensure that there is no outside interference next week against Batista, he has decided to make the match next week a steel cage match.
Jericho asks Adamle if he wants to lock him in a cage with the Animal. Jericho bumps Adamle as he leaves the ring and walks to the back.
Randy Orton comes out while Jericho walks to the back. Adamle looks a bit confused as Orton walks to the ring. Orton wants to know if Adamle is satisfied with himself. Orton comes out last night as an emergency referee even though he was not comfortable with it. Then he gets a Stunner from Steve Austin. He says that is inexcusable. Orton says that he is going to make sure that Adamle does not get away with this. Orton tells Stephanie and Shane that they need to come to Raw next week to fire Mike Adamle. Orton threatens to quit if Adamle is not fired. Orton says that the WWE needs him more than he needs the WWE. Orton asks Adamle what is he going to do. He calls Adamle spineless and a failure. Orton wonders if he went to Chicago to see his wife and kids, he would find out that Adamle was a failure as a husband and father. Adamle slaps Orton and Orton gets nose to nose with Adamle. Orton leaves the ring and walks to the back.
We go to footage from Unforgiven when CM Punk was attacked by Rhodes, DiBiase, and Manu only to see Kingston try to help. We then see Orton’s kick to Punk’s head.
Kofi and Punk are walking in the back as we go to commercial.
Match Number One: CM Punk and Kofi Kingston versus Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase with Manu Kofi and Rhodes start things off. Rhodes with a hammer lock and side head lock. Kingston with monkey flip and Punk tags in and he kicks Cody in the back and Kofi hits a jawbreaker. Punk with a flying forearm to the head for a near fall. Rhodes with a jawbreaker and he tags in DiBiase. Punk with a drop toe hold and a side head lock into a front face lock. DiBiase backs Punk into the corner and DiBiase misses a punch in the corner. Punk with kicks and forearms but DiBiase with a jawbreaker and punches to Punk. DiBiase punches Punk in the corner and the referee pulls him off.
DiBiase with a European uppercut and then Punk with a cross body and drop kick. Kofi with a drop kick to Rhodes and they go outside. Kofi helps Punk with a plancha onto Rhodes and DiBiase. We go to commercial.
We are back and Punk misses a punch and Rhodes hits a side Russian leg sweep followed by a knee drop to the head for a near fall. Rhodes with a knee to the head and a punch. Punk gets Rhodes up on his shoulders but Rhodes with a sunset flip and Kingston tags in. Kofi with a springboard cross body and clothesline to Rhodes. Rhodes sends Kingston to the apron and he fights off DiBiase and Rhodes but DiBiase pulls Kingston off the apron when Kofi tries to go up top. Rhodes runs Kofi’s back into the ringside barrier. Rhodes rolls Kingston back in and he gets a near fall. Rhodes with a kick to the head and ribs. Rhodes with a full nelson and then he sends Kofi into a punch from DiBiase before he returns to the ring. DiBiase with a fist drop and then he chokes Kofi in the ropes. Kofi punches DiBiase but Ted punches him back. Rhodes is back in and they double team Kingston.
Rhodes with a punch to Kingston but Kingston blocks and hits a forearm. Rhodes with a drop toe hold to keep Kingston from making the tag. DiBiase tags back in and he kicks Kofi and taunts him. DiBiase is pulled off by the referee. Kingston with kicks to DiBiase, but DiBiase with a kick to the chest. Kofi with an inside cradle for a two count. DiBiase responds with a clothesline and he tags Rhodes back into the match. Rhodes punches Kofi while Ted holds him. Kofi with forearms but Rhodes stops him and slams Kingston. Kofi with a rana and he is able to tag in Punk. Punk with a swinging neck breaker and clothesline to DiBiase. He knocks Rhodes off the apron and then he hits a series of kicks and slaps to DiBiase. Punk with the running knee into the corner. Punk kicks Manu off the apron. Kingston and Rhodes go to the floor after he leap frogs Punk. Punk holds on to the ropes on the Million Dollar side Russian leg sweep and Punk hits the Go To Sleep for the three count. Winners: CM Punk and Kofi Kingston
After the match, the new champions celebrate in the ring while the former champions leave dejected. Rhodes and DiBiase yell at Manu as we go to commercial.
We are back and Michael Cole talks about Wrestlemania 25, with tickets going on sale in a few weeks.
It is time for some guest commentators and Roddy Piper comes out. He is joined by Goldust and the Honky Tonk Man.
Santino Marella gets on the mic. He says before his opponent comes out, there are two things he would like to say. First, he wants the Honk-A-Meter unleashed. While the Honky Donkey Man was champion for 64 weeks, Santino has been champion for 11 weeks. Santino says that in one week... and one year, he is going to catch him. At that time, he will be the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all the times. Santino wants all of the pregnant ladies to look at the three men joining Cole and Lawler. He says that is what happens when you do drugs while pregnant. Santino tells the camera man to zoom in on Beth.
Santino is interrupted by Beth Phoenix’s music and Charlie Haas has had some work done as he is dressed like Beth.
Santino attacks Haas and throws him over the top rope and then he punches Charlie, asking him if he thinks that is funny. Santino slaps the Honky Tonk Man and then Goldust and Piper distract Santino. Santino turns around and he gets nailed by the guitar. Piper checks on Santino and he is out cold. Beth checks on Santino as we go to commercial.
We are back with a Did You Know Moment about the power of WWE.com.
Michael Cole brings out Batista. Cole congratulates Batista for his win and asks how it feels to be champion again. Batista says that he cannot describe it, but it feels so good. It has been a long journey to the top again, but the WWE Universe was there every step of the way and he wants to share it with them. Batista says the title is back where it belongs and it is not going anywhere for a long time. Cole reminds Batista about his match next week in a steel cage against Chris Jericho for the title. Batista says that he is not concerned about his title. He says that the steel cage is his playground and his comfort zone. Jericho has nowhere to run or hide. At the end of the day, he will be World Heavyweight Champion.
Mickie James, Candice Michelle, and Kelly Kelly are walking in the back as they head for their match.
We are back with the WWE 24/7 Classics on Demand Moment: Since Shea Stadium is no more, we see footage from the Bruno Sammartino/Larry Zbyszko Match from the Showdown at Shea. We also see footage from the Hogan/Andre match from that show.
Before our next match, we see footage from the Diva Costume Contest.
Match Number Two: Kelly Kelly, Mickie James, and Candice Michelle versus Katie Lea, Layla El, and Jillian Hall Candice and Jillian start things off and Jillian with an arm wringer. Candice with an arm wringer of her own and a leap frog neck breaker for a near fall. Jillian with an Irish whip but Candice with a breakdown for a near fall. Candice with a snap mare and Mickie is tagged in and then roll Jillian for a near fall. Jillian with a punch but Mickie with a clothesline. Mickie with forearms to Lea and Layla followed by a head scissors and drop kick to Jillian for a two count. Jillian kicks Mickie and then she tosses Mickie by the hair. Layla tags in and they hit a double clothesline on Mickie for a near fall. Layla with an Irish whip but she charges into a boot followed by a thrust kick. Katie tags in and she knocks Candice off the apron. Kelly is tagged in and Katie kicks her but Kelly with a tilt-a-whirl head scissors followed by a drop kick. Katie slams Kelly to the mat and Candice breaks up the cover. Candice clotheslines Layla and Mickie with a Thesz Press to Jillian. Kelly hits the K2 on Katie for the three count. Winner: Mickie James, Kelly Kelly, and Candice Michelle
Bradshaw is in the interview area and he says that he is all about business. Shawn Michaels cost him one of his best business deals. If Chris Jericho retains the title, then he gets the next title match. Bradshaw says the title is worth a lot of money and he is all about making money. Shawn cost him a lot of money. Tonight, Shawn will pay because he will learn that nobody crosses JBL.
We go to commercial.
We are back with the Slam of the Week: Rey Mysterio versus Kane from last night.
Before the match we hear comments from Rey about how you are a different man after fighting Kane. Then we see Evan stop by and he says that he will be the underdog tonight and he will beat Rey tonight. They shake hands.
Match Number Three: Rey Mysterio versus Evan Bourne
Bourne and Rey shake hands again. They lock up and Bourne backs Rey into the corner and he has a clean break. Rey with a side head lock and Bourne with a back kick and head scissors take down after some acrobatic moves. They lock up again and Rey with a waist lock but Bourne with a standing switch. Rey with a satellite head scissors that sends Evan into the ropes. Rey with a kick but Bourne with a kick. Bourne with a springboard arm drag that sends Rey to the floor. Bourne misses a baseball slide and they both return to the ring and we go to commercial.
We are back and Bourne with a body scissors. We see footage from during the commercial when Rey is tossed to the floor and Bourne hits an Asai Moonsault onto Rey. We are back to live action and Bourne with a reverse chin lock. Rey and Bourne exchange forearms. Rey sends Bourne to the floor and Bourne deals with the whiplash. Rey with a seated splash onto Bourne on the floor. Rey rolls Bourne into the ring and he gets a near fall. Bourne with a tilt-a-whirl back breaker. Bourne with a kick to Rey’s back for a near fall. Bourne with a bow and arrow to Rey. Bourne with a forearm. Bourne tries for a springboard cross body but Rey with a drop kick and both men are down.
Rey with a kick and forearm. Rey tries for a springboard move but Rey hits the ropes wrong and he goes down. Bourne gets a near fall and then he works on the legs. Rey kicks Bourne and then he hits a snap mare and drop kick for a near fall. Bourne charges into a boot from Rey and Rey goes up top and hits the springboard seated splash. Bourne with an enzuigiri to Rey and both men are down again. Bourne gets a near fall. Bourne tries for a power bomb but Rey blocks it. Bourne with a single leg sweep followed by a moonsault for a two count. Bourne goes up top and Rey gets to his feet to stop Bourne. Rey is pushed off. Bourne with a sunset flip but Rey rolls through. Rey with a catapult and he hits the 619 but Bourne moves on the springboard move. Bourne with a victory roll but Rey rolls through for the three count. Winner: Rey Mysterio
After the match, Kane’s pyro goes off and then he comes to the ring. Rey attacks Kane and Kane with a clothesline. Kane tries to take off Rey’s mask and Bourne kicks Kane. Rey and Bourne double team Kane and they hit Total Elimination. Mark Henry comes to the ring and Bourne with a drop kick. Bourne tries a pescado but Henry catches him and runs Bourne into the ring post. Kane choke slams Rey and Henry with a power slam to Bourne. We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time to find out the official music of Survivor Series and it is from AC/DC.
Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole talk about how John Cena will be back at Survivor Series. We see footage from Cena’s family talking about John’s desire to be a wrestler. We see footage of John’s first match against Kurt Angle.
John Morrison and The Miz come out and they have mics. Morrison tries to quiet the crowd. Miz says that some think they crossed the line by calling DX, Geriatric X. Morrison says that their sophisticated sense of humor might be too much for the fans. Morrison says that if the fans don’t get it, it is their problem. They have evolved and they will prove it at the 800th episode of Raw when the greatest tag team of the 21st Century takes on the greatest tag team of the 20th Century, Degeneration X. Miz says that tomorrow night there will be a special edition of the Dirt Sheet. They will examine the rise and soon to be fall of the prehistoric pair. Morrison says that after the dust settles and they beat Shawn Michaels and Triple H, the enlightened few can join them when they utter the two words to Degeneration X . . . Be Jealous.
Batista is bouncing in the back and then he walks into a commercial.
We have an Earlier Tonight Moment of Randy Orton get slapped in the face by Mike Adamle. Cole and Lawler talk about Orton’s ultimatum to Shane and Stephanie.
As Chris Jericho comes to the ring, we see Bradshaw beating up Shawn Michaels and rearranges some of the lights in the hallway. He locks Shawn in one of the rooms in the back.
We return to Chris Jericho entering the ring and he is suddenly much happier.
Match Number Four: Chris Jericho and John Bradshaw Layfield versus Batista and Shawn Michaels
Lawler and Cole talk about how this will be a handicap match at this point.
The referee asks Batista what he wants to do and the match begins with Jericho in the ring with Batista. They lock up and Batista sends Jericho to the mat. Jericho tags in Bradshaw. They lock up and Batista backs Bradshaw into the corner and Bradshaw with a punch to Batista on the break. Batista with an Irish whip and clothesline followed by a kick and suplex for a near fall. Jericho tags in as Bradshaw holds Batista in the corner. Jericho with kicks to Batista and the referee admonishes him. Bradshaw attacks Batista while the referee is with Jericho. Jericho with a kick but Batista with a big boot to Jericho and it is time for shoulders in the corner.
Jericho kicks Batista in his injured knee and then he tags in Bradshaw. Batista with an elbow to Jericho on the apron and then he punches Bradshaw. Batista drops Jericho on the top rope and then he knocks Jericho off the apron and Jericho hits the announce table as we go to commercial.
We are back and Jericho with a reverse chin lock but Batista gets Jericho on his back to get out of the hold by using the turnbuckles. Batista with a clothesline to Jericho and then he slams Jericho’s head into the turnbuckles. Batista with a punch to Bradshaw but Jericho with an enzuigiri for a two count. Jericho chokes Batista in the ropes and then Bradshaw tries to interfere but the referee sees him try to interfere. Bradshaw tags in and he kicks Batista and slams his head into the turnbuckles. Bradshaw with a swinging neck breaker followed by an elbow drop for a two count. Bradshaw punches Batista in the corner and then Jericho chokes Batista while Bradshaw distracts the referee. Jericho with a drop kick to Batista after he tags back in. Jericho with a baseball slide that sends Batista into the ringside barrier. Jericho goes up top and he waits for Batista to return to his feet. Jericho comes off and he is met with a clothesline. Bradshaw tags in and he kicks Batista.
Batista punches Bradshaw but Bradshaw with a sleeper. Batista escapes with a belly-to-back suplex. Jericho makes the tag and he is met with a couple of clotheslines and a splash in the corner. Batista with a clothesline and then he tries to power slam Jericho but Jericho gets out of the hold. Batista with a Bossman Slam and then he tries for the Batista Bomb on Jericho but Jericho escapes the hold and he hits the Codebreaker but both men are down. Jericho cover Batista but he can only get a two count. Bradshaw tags in and he connects with a big boot and he wants Batista to get up for the Clothesline from Wall Street. Bradshaw misses and Batista hits the spear, but both men are down.
Shawn Michaels limps his way to the ring and Jericho sees him come to the ring. Jericho comes in but the referee did not see the tag to Michaels. The referee sends Michaels back to the apron. Jericho tries to hit Batista with the belt but he misses. Batista with a spinebuster to Bradshaw followed by the Batista Bomb for the three count. Winners: Shawn Michaels and Batista
After the match, Shawn checks on Batista. We see Batista celebrating in the ring as we go to credits.
