WWE Monday Night Raw 11/10/08 from Manchester, United Kingdom
We start off last night with a look back at the 800th (or so) episode of Raw when John Cena saw that Chris Jericho is his opponent for Survivor Series.
We are live on tape from Manchester, United Kingdom and your announcers are Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler.
The former champion Batista comes to the ring and he has something to say. Batista says that he is not here to whine and cry about last week. He is here to invoke his rematch clause. He came here tonight to win back his championship.
Stephanie McMahon appears on the TitanTron in Stamford. She says that Batista cannot invoke his rematch clause for tonight. She says that she knows that Batista is disappointed. Her Brother Shane made it clear last week that the winner of the steel cage match will face John Cena at Survivor Series. Batista will get a future title match but it cannot happen before Survivor Series. Stephanie says that we are approaching the dawn of a new era on Raw. They need to take a break from the past. It is time to stop some of the longest running issues on Raw. Kane will face Rey Mysterio in a No Disqualification Match for the last time. Tonight, Chris Jericho will face Shawn Michaels for the final time. That match will be a Last Man Standing Match. Stephanie thanks everyone for their time, and Stephanie thanks Dave for being so understanding.
Randy Orton's music plays and he comes to the ring. Randy tells Batista that when it comes to a world title shot, Batista will have to wait in line. John Cena gets his opportunity at Survivor Series, then it is his turn because he is better than Batista. Four years ago in Evolution, he was kicked out of the group because he was the most successful member. Orton says that Batista could not beat him then, and cannot beat him now. If anyone deserves the title match after John Cena, it is him, not Batista.
Batista chuckles and tells Randy that history is written by winners. If you look at their history, he has been better than Randy in any way, shape, or form. He was better when they were in Evolution and he is better now. Batista says that tonight is about settling old scores to move on. Batista suggests that they meet in the ring so they can get this thing behind them. Orton wants to make sure that he heard Batista and he accepts the match. Orton tells Dave when he wins the title, he will hold the title longer than eight days. Batista tosses his mic at Orton and tries to get Orton in a Batista Bomb but Orton gets out of the ring. We go to commercial.
We are back with the Slam of the Week: William Regal gets the number one contender spot for the Intercontinental Title.
Santino Marella comes to the ring and he is with Beth Phoenix. Santino has the mic and he says that he is so confident that he is going to remain the Intercontinental Champion that he got rid of the Honk-A-Meter. He has the Honk-A-Perfect-Mountie-Meter. Their combined title reigns were approximately 123 weeks. Santino weighs in tonight at 13 weeks. According to his calculations, that is just 2 years and 4 months and he will break that record too. After tonight, he will be one step closer to being the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all the times. He says that the Jonas Brothers looking William Regal won't beat him. Santino says that he is from the best country in Europe.
Match Number One: Santino Marella versus William Regal for the Intercontinental Title The bell rings and Regal backs Marella into the corner and he connects with forearms. Regal with an Irish whip and elbow followed by an exploder suplex and a knee to the head for the three count. Winner: William Regal
After the match, Michael Cole goes into the ring to interview William Regal. Cole asks Regal what it feels like to be champion again. Regal says that he is proud to wear the title with the pride and dignity of an Englishman. He will be very proud to take the spirit of everyone from the United Kingdom around the world. Regal says that he is proud to be a loyal subject to the Queen. Most of all he is honored to be their Intercontinental champion.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for a Kane interview. He has hooks behind him. He welcomes Shane and Stephanie back to Raw. He says that there is something about Shane that brings out his inner child when he used to do bad things to animals. He is free to do anything to Rey that he wants and everyone is going to like it. Kane says that he never liked being liked. Not by his brother, the McMahons or anyone in the building. Tonight they will like him less and that means that he will like himself even more.
Match Number Two: D'Lo Brown versus Mike Knox Knox with a knee and then he runs Brown into the turnbuckles. Knox with kicks and punches to Brown and then he connects with knees to the head. Knox with a knee in the corner followed by an Irish whip. Brown with an elbow but Knox with a bicycle kick followed by a corkscrew DDT for the three count. Winner: Mike Knox
Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler talk about Wrestlemania tickets going on sale and the people waiting in Houston were happy to be the first to get tickets (unless you ordered them on the pre-sale).
Beth Phoenix is in the back and she finds her cuddle bear. She asks him if he is going to be okay. Santino says that he never should have defended his title against the likes of William Regal. Santino says that he called Shane McMahon and he says that he thinks Shane is taking it out on Beth. Santino says that Beth has to wrestle Mickie James for the Women's Title. Beth says that she cannot believe that Santino did that to him and she takes his phone and she throws it against the wall and it breaks. Beth walks away and we go to commercial.
We are back with the WWE Rewind: Chris Jericho winning the World Title back inside a steel cage.
It is time for the latest feature in John Cena...Superman Returns.
Chris Jericho comes out and he says that it was such a heartwarming tale. Chris has another story for Cena. That is the Batista Story. The man who injured Cena was defeated last week so Chris Jericho could become a world champion for the fifth time. Jericho says that we can talk about the Shawn Michaels Story. Chris says that he has the conviction and courage to point out that Shawn and his fans are hypocrites. Jericho says that he put Shawn's head through a television monitor and then he punches his wife accidentally. Shawn might make light of it now. Chris points out that he beat Shawn in his type of match. Jericho tells Cena to watch closely because the same thing is going to happen to him. Cena's return at Survivor Series will be tainted with a loss. He will beat Cena and he will show everyone that every story does not have a happy ending.
Rey Mysterio is walking in the back as we go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for the WWE's own hype factoid (as you prepare for the numerous mentions on Thursday nights).
Match Number Three: Rey Mysterio versus Kane in a No Disqualification Match Rey with a kick to Kane's leg and then he goes out of the ring and Kane follows him. Rey hides behind the ring steps and Kane moves the top step. Rey emerges behind Kane and he hits a drop toe hold that sends Kane into the steps. Kane catches Rey coming off the apron but Kane cannot send Rey into the ring post. Rey with an Asai Moonsault from the ringside barrier and he returns to the ring. We return to that Star Wars Wii commercial.
We are back and Kane kicks Rey. Kane with punches to Rey in the corner. He pulls Rey into the center of the ring and he punches him again. Kane with a hard Irish whip to Rey. Kane tries for the side slam but Rey with a tilt-a-whirl head scissors and Kane falls into the ropes for a 619, but Kane escapes the ring before Rey can hit the ropes. Rey tries for a baseball slide, but Kane grabs Rey and swings him into the ringside barrier. Kane uses the ring post to inflict more damage on Rey's arm. Kane rolls Rey back into the ring and he continues to work on Rey's arm. Rey chops Kane and he hits a bulldog out of a wheelbarrow. Rey with punches to Kane but Rey runs into a big boot and Kane gets a two count. Kane exposes the turnbuckles and the referee wants to know what is going on. Kane sets for a power bomb and Rey gets out of the hold. Rey with a head scissors take down and then he kicks Kane. Kane with a punch to Rey's head and Kane misses a boot and he crotches himself on the top rope. Rey with a drop kick that sends Kane to the apron. Kane grabs Rey by the throat and sets for a choke slam but Rey drops Kane across the top rope. Rey tries for a pescado and Kane with an uppercut. Rey punches Kane on the floor but Kane sends Rey into the ropes and Rey turns it into a DDT.
Rey covers Kane and he can only get a two count. Rey with an enzuigiri and Kane falls awkwardly into the ropes. Rey with a 619 and a dive from the top rope and Kane grabs Rey on the cover. Rey gets out of the hold. Kane charges at Rey and he gets a drop toe hold into the turnbuckles. Rey with something that takes Kane down and he gets the three count. Winner: Rey Mysterio
Randy Orton is in his locker room and Manu and Cody Rhodes come in. Manu says that Randy has had a week to think about what he did to Ted. Cody says that Ted has a concussion and he is not going to let it slide. Randy says that Ted was the weak link in the group. Randy says that Ted was stupid to interfere in his match. Randy says that he did what Cody and Manu did not have the guts to do. Randy says that neither of them are in his league. Manu scowls while Randy leaves and we go to commercial.
Match Number Four: Batista versus Randy Orton
Before the match starts, Manu and Cody Rhodes come out and Cody has a mic. Cody tells Randy that he can't beat him and he can't beat Batista. Cody says that he is going to beat Batista.
Match Number Four...Part Two: Cody Rhodes versus Batista They lock up and Batista backs Cody into the corner and Cody with a kick to the knee. Batista with shoulders in the corner and an Irish whip followed by a clothesline and kick to the head. Rhodes with another kick to the knee but Batista with a punch. Rhodes with an elbow and a bulldog from the turnbuckles for a two count. Rhodes works on the knee but Batista with kicks to the back. Batista with a clothesline in the corner. Rhodes with a drop toe hold that sends Batista into the turnbuckles. Manu punches Batista while the referee was distracted. Rhodes with a forearm to the back. Batista with a big boot followed by a clothesline. Batista tries for a power slam, but Rhodes gets out of the hold. Batista with a spinebuster to Rhodes and then he clotheslines Manu on the apron. Batista with a Batista Bomb for the three count. Winner: Batista
After the match, Manu gets in the ring and he gets a spear for his trouble.
Batista walks up the ramp and he approaches Randy Orton. Orton backs up to avoid Batista and he goes to the back. We go to commercial.
Match Number Five: Beth Phoenix with Santino Marella versus Mickie James for the Women's Title Beth attacks Mickie as the bell rings and she tries for a slingshot suplex but Mickie gets out of the hold and hits a rollup for a near fall. Mickie with a near fall on Beth with help from the ropes for additional impact. Mickie with forearms to Beth followed by a flying clothesline. Beth turtles up and then Mickie hits a drop kick for a near fall. Mickie sends Beth into the turnbuckles and follows it with knees. Beth with an Irish whip into the corner but she charges into an elbow. Beth sends Mickie to the apron and Mickie with forearms. Santino stops Mickie from going up top, but Mickie hits Santino. Beth hits Mickie and Mickie hits the ring post. Beth gets the three count. Winner: Beth Phoenix
After the match, Santino celebrates with Beth.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for a Chris Jericho/Shawn Michaels video package to build to their final match later tonight.
Match Number Six: Chris Jericho versus Shawn Michaels in a Last Man Standing Match Michaels with sweet chin music and the referee starts his count. Michaels with the Michaels flip in the corner and then he hits a clothesline. Michaels with a chop. Michaels with a flying forearm and a nip up and slam. Michaels goes to the apron for the elbow drop but Jericho gets his knees up. Michaels is down and the ref starts his count. Jericho sends Michaels to the apron. Jericho tries for the springboard drop kick but Michaels moves out of the way and Jericho goes to the floor. The ref starts his count for Jericho. Jericho gets to his feet and Michaels hits a springboard cross body. Jericho starts to head for the back but Michaels wants to play piggy back and he jumps on Jericho and starts to punch him. Michaels tries for a superkick but Jericho moves. Jericho hits a bulldog and the referee starts his count again. Jericho with a punch to Michaels's previously injured eye. Michaels gets up and before Jericho can possibly punch him again...we go to commercial.
We are back and they are fighting by the cab and Michaels is down. Michaels catapults Jericho into a mailbox and both men are down. Michaels hip tosses Jericho onto the cab. They get on top of the car and Michaels sets for a piledriver through the roof. Jericho puts Michaels into the Walls on top of the cab and while Michaels appears to tap, Jericho does not have to release the hold. Jericho releases the hold and then he pushes Michaels off the roof of the cab to the floor. Jericho leaps from the roof of the cab and Michaels punches Jericho. Michaels sends Jericho off the stage and the referee starts his count. Jericho is sent into the barrier and then Michaels uses the crane cam to take Jericho down. Michaels punches Jericho when he returns to his feet.
It is time to return to the ringside area and Michaels throws Jericho over the barrier. Michaels goes under the apron and gets a ladder. Jericho with a drop kick into the ladder and Michaels goes down. Jericho runs the ladder into Michaels head. Jericho tries to use the ladder again but Michaels moves and Jericho appears to have injured his wrist. Michaels uses the ladder and Jericho is down as the referee starts his count.
Michaels goes after the announce table and he rearranges it. Michaels punches Jericho and then he puts Jericho on the announce table and starts to punch Jericho. Jericho gets the ladder set up and he climbs the ladder for an elbow drop and he hits it as the table collapses. Both men are up. Bradshaw charges at Michaels from out of nowhere, but Michaels moves out of the way and Bradshaw goes into the crowd. Jericho hits Michaels with the title belt and Michaels is down again. Michaels returns to his feet and he hits Sweet Chin Music on Jericho but Bradshaw hits Michaels with a chair. The referee starts to count out both men. Jericho gets to his feet, but Michaels cannot. Winner: Chris Jericho
We go to credits as Jericho stands over Michaels with the title belt.
