Raw June 29th - Results

Necro · 06-30-2009, 12:10 AM

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KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT
JUNE 29, 2009
AIRED ON USA NETWORK

-Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler introduced the show.

-Vince McMahon walked out onto the stage. He said if Donald Trump were here, he would surely go commercial-free and refund everyone's tickets. He said he can't go commercial free, but he can refund their ticket money. The crowd cheered. He then said, "Yes, that I can do, but I won't do." The crowd booed. He said Trump instituted a 15 Superstar trade between Raw, Smackdown, and ECW that he has to live with. Without giving any more details, he said Trump also negotiated that there will be a weekly guest host with the same power as a G.M. He said he gets to choose the guest host, and "I'm going to shake things up V.K.M. style." He announced the guest host is Batista. The crowd liked that and almost forgave McMahon for teasing them with their ticket money being refunded.

Batista walked onto the stage. He announced Miz vs. John Cena and Triple H vs. MVP in the first round of a Night of the Champions tournament. He said when Vince asked him to do this, he said no way. He said he's a fighter, a competitor (he means "sports entertainer," for those you absorbed into WWE-speak), he doesn't want to wear a suit. Then Randy Orton's music interrupted and he walked out onto the stage with Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase.

Orton said he shouldn't have come back and he asked what's stopping them from marching to the ring and making him regret it. Batista said before he rudely interrupted him, he was about to say McMahon gave him unlimited power so he can make his life a living nightmare and even fire him if he looks at him wrong. Orton said his life is already a nightmare. He said he barely survived Three Stages of Hell. He said he got hit in the head with a sledgehammer and can barely walk.

Batista mock whined and cried. Batista said he doesn't need to worry about defending his title. He said he needs to worry about the trade Trump made. He said he's booking him against three of the five wrestlers Raw acquired from Smackdown because "I know how much you love three-on-one fights." He said it's time he's on the receiving end of one. No hint yet of the names of the opponents he's facing.

(1) Triple H beat MVP.

Lawler wondered who Triple H was standing after what he went through at the PPV last night. MVP dominated early as Triple H sold an injured quad on his left leg, which was wrapped. Triple H avoided a Playmaker at 4:00 and snapped into a Pedigree for the clean win. (3/4*) [c]
A clip aired of Chris Jericho & Edge winning the Unified Tag Team Titles.

Edge and Jericho walked out. Jericho said he vowed to never be on Raw again. As he was about to explain what brought him back, Edge interrupted and said the only reason Jericho is there is because he said they should work as a unified force. He said he demanded from Teddy Long the chance to win the tag titles. He said as tag champs, they can appear on any, adding, "Unfortunately, also including this one." Edge insulted the fans, calling them losers, and was then interrupted by Primo & Carlito.

(2) Edge & Chris Jericho defeated Primo & Carlito Colon for the Unified Tag Team Titles in 8:00. A minute into the match, the Colons knocked the heel duo to the floor, then they cut to an early break. [c] Back from the break the heels were in control, tagging in and out against Primo. Carlito got a hot-tag at 7:00 and went on sustained offense. He hit Edge with his Back Stabber finisher for a near fall, with Jericho breaking it up with a great save (not one of those whimpy stomps but a full diving tackle). Primo knocked Jericho to the floor. Carlito then gave Edge a kneelift. As Carlito set up a springboard on the middle rope, it appeared he got knocked off balance by Primo. He looked angrily down at Primo. The cameras didn't pick up what happened, and the announcers seemed to miss it entirely, and then Edge gave Carlito a spear for the win. The replay showed that Jericho shoved Primo into the ropes, throwing off Carlito. Carlito had some words for Primo afterward, although surely he'll see the video replay and forgive his brother. Right? (*1/2)

Cole and Lawler hyped the Orton gauntlet match scheduled later. [c]

As Orton complained to Rhodes and DiBiase about what Batista was doing to him, Batista walked in and said he forgot to tell him that if Rhodes or DiBiase get involved, he'll fire them on the spot.

Cole and Lawler threw to a video package, billing it as a battle between a mega-star in Cena versus someone trying to become one. Then they showed Cena heading toward the entrance tunnel. [c]

(3) John Cena pinned The Miz in 14:00. Cole asked Lawler if Miz could have learned anything about his loss last night. Lawler said he had to have learned what not to do, comparing it to the lesson people learn when they put their hand on a hot stove. Cena stared down Miz, then got a crowd pop when he took off his t-shirt. Miz scored early with a kneelift, forearm, chop, and kick. Lawler and Cole talked about how Miz did dominate Cena early in the match last night. Cena came back right away with an armdrag, bodyslam, and elbowdrop. Cena settled into a chinlock at 2:00. Miz escaped and applied a side headlock. Lawler said Cena got in people's faces early in his career just as Miz does now, implying Miz might be on Cena's path. Cena went for a bulldog at 4:00, but Miz escaped and leaped over the top rope and snapped Cena's neck-first over the top rope. He followed with a neckbreaker and a near fall. [c] Back from the break, Miz had Cena in a sleeper at 8:00. Lawler again said Miz more than held his own last night most of the match, and perhaps that gave him the confidence necessary to avoid defeat again. Miz blocked an Attitude Adjustment and dropped Cena hard to the mat and scored two consecutive two count near falls. Miz took time to trash-talk Cena. Cena made a brief comeback, but Miz countered with a sleeper. Cena made his faces, and then began to fade. He dropped to one knee and then all the way to the mat. Cena made a comeback by powering out and hitting a series of shoulder blocks and a release side suplex. He signaled for his You Can't See Me routine. He hit Miz with a legdrop off the ropes to the back of his neck and then applied the STF for another clean tapout win. Cole confirmed that sets up Cena vs. Triple H next week. (**3/4) [c]

They went backstage to Rhodes trying to give Orton a pep talk about his challenge. A pacing, stressed out Orton fired back: "Would you shut up!" DiBiase got off his cell and walked over and calmly told Orton he'd be fine if he just survives Orton. He said he just got off the phone with his dad, who told him he will be the guest host next week on Raw. Orton asked how that helps him tonight.

They went to Cole and Lawler at ringside who talked about the Night of Champions PPV. Cole said the winner of the next match would get the shot against Maryse for the Diva's Champion. How many of you knew Maryse was the Diva's Champion?

(4) Mickie James defeated Kelly Kelly and Beth Phoenix and Rose Mendez when she pinned Mendez at 5:00 to earn a shot at Maryse's Divas Title at Night of the Champions. Maryse joined in on commentary. She gave Cole a hard time about how be pronounces her name. He As Phoenix punched Mickie, Rosa stepped in to help and it seemed to upset Phoenix. Mickie avoided a Phoenix suplex and then applied an inverted sleeper. Mendez then put Mickie in a sleeper. Kelly jumped on Mendez's back with her own sleeper. Phoenix escaped and shoved the other three into the corner turnbuckle. Kelly got a near fall on Phoenix after a sunset flip. Mickie moved in and went for a pin, but Mendez broke that up with a backslide of her own. Maryse indicated she wanted to face Kelly if she had a choice, almost to the point of seeming to have a crush on her. Mickie eventually finished Mendez with a DDT. Mickie and Maryse had a staredown afterward, then she hugged Kelly afterward. (*1/4)

A video aired on WWE's program to help kids read.

[b](5) The Big Show fought Kofi Kingston to a double countout[b/] at 3:00. Kofi showed his usual good fighting spirit. Show, though, overpowered him. He knocked him to the floor to defend against being mounted and punched in the corner. Show pressed Kofi, practically poking his finger up his butt in the process, but Kofi slipped out and shoved Show into the ringpost. The ref got to the ten count before either could get back into the ring. A fan held up a sign that said, "Big Slow." Show frowned and walked to the back. Short, but fine. (1/2*) [c]

(6a) Randy Orton Vs Evan Bourne
(6b) Randy Orton Vs Jack Swagger
(6c) Randy Orton Vs Mark Henry

(6a) Randy Orton pinned Evan Bourne in 4:00. Bourne was revealed to be new to the Raw brand. Lawler talked up Bourne's style. Cole said Orton is so used to wrestling Triple H (tell us about it) that he may not know what to make of the pacing of Bourne. Bourne got in early offense including flying moves and kicks leading to a near fall. Orton gave Bourne a jaw-jacker out of nowhere. Bourne made a comeback and went on a flurry of rapid-moves and Orton seemed slowed by the effects of the PPV beating he took at the PPV. Bourne flew off the top rope. Lawler said Bourne is fun to watch. Bourne set up a top rope move, but Orton got up and knocked him off balance; Bourne straddled the top rope. Orton then gave Bourne a flying bulldog for the win. (*)

(6b) Randy Orton defeated Jack Swagger via countout. Swagger outwrestled Orton early by charging in and then powerslamming him. Swagger did his signature chest pound and then seemed to consider the moment. He then walked out onto the ring apron and got intentionally counted out. He told Orton afterward he has always respected him, so on his first night on Raw (sort of), he wanted to leave a lasting impression. He shook Orton's hand, and Orton accepted it and gave him a half grin.

(6c) Mark Henry pinned Randy Orton in 4:00. Henry said he also came to Raw to make an impression. He said he respects Orton, too. He stepped onto the ring apron and let the ref count. When the ref got to five, Henry grabbed the ref's hand. Henry then began to laugh and he stepped back into the ring and waved his finger at Orton, as if to say he wasn't letting him off that easily. Orton sunk into the corner, like those guys on those Highway Patrol shows do when the cop asks if they will open their trunk for them and they have 250K worth of weed back there. Orton actually got on his knees and begged off. Henry slowly moved in and grabbed Orton by his throat and tossed him hard to the mat. Henry headbutted Orton and then soaked up some cheers. Orton tried to fight back with an RKO, but Henry shoved him away, into the ropes, and then slammed him to the mat with a powerslam. That was a big win for Henry. Do they have big plans for him?

Batista stepped out onto the stage and smiled as Henry celebrated for over a minute.

Quick Results

1. Triple H beat MVP
2. Edge & Chris Jericho defeated Primo & Carlito Colon
3. John Cena defeated The Miz
4. Mickie James defeated Kelly Kelly and Beth Phoenix and Rose Mendez
5. Big Show vs Kofi Kingston - Double Count out
6. Mark Henry Defeated Randy Orton - (Orton did beat Evan Bourne, Then Jack Swagger, but lost to Henry in the gaunlet match)

The Brain · 06-30-2009, 12:11 AM

This RAW rocked, imo. We had the official formation of a fucking epic new tag team, The Miz looking hella strong against Cena, a set up for Mickie/Maryse, announcement of MDM hosting next week, a set up for Cena/Trips for next week, Bourne and Swagger to RAW, and a Mark fuckin' Henry face turn. Holy shit!

EDIT: Did I miss anything?

Tebow · 06-30-2009, 12:14 AM

Hopefully Cena will carry Trips and make the match watchable.

Kayla · 06-30-2009, 12:15 AM

UHM. MY FAVORITE BRAND WAS RAPED. I'm pissed.

Doctor Doom · 06-30-2009, 12:19 AM

Here's my reviews:

- Colons vs. Jericho/Edge was decent. I like a flavor of Smackdown in a cup of Raw. IMO the Match of the Show.
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- Divas match, didn't care for it.

- We knew who will win in the Tournament for #1 contender for the WWE Championship: - Cena & HHH, which the will face each other next week.

- The Big Show/Kofi match was a filler.

- Moving three ECW wrestlers on Raw to face Orton was alright but didn't save a mediocre show. Mark Henry pissed me off because I thought he'll do the same move as Jack Swagga (counting himself out), which he didn't and end up defeating Orton. A surprising way to end the show.

PY · 06-30-2009, 12:20 AM

ECW really got raped. Hopefully the five guys they get in the trade thing can take the place of those three stars.

Raw was solid though. No match was really great, but no match was bad either. Kept the segmets to the point, so its good for me.

Brandon · 06-30-2009, 12:22 AM

Hahaha.. Loved the end. Mark Henry was getting some loup face pops there and pulls out th biggest win of his career. I like him as a face right now with Show as the monster heel..

Jev · 06-30-2009, 12:33 AM

Enjoyed Raw this week. The shitty divas match followed by a Show/Kofi match that ended in a double count out didn't bring the show down too much.

Highlights:
Miz looked great in his match against Cena.
Orton played well with Bourne.
Great tag match.
Henry's face reaction was weird and cool at the same time.

Soxfan#1 · 06-30-2009, 12:41 AM

I actually don't mind the ECW stars jumping over to Raw that much. Mark Henry was getting stale on ECW as a heel and using him as a face on Raw is a great idea. Maybe having him feud with someone along the likes of The Miz or Legacy and see how the crowd reacts to see if pushing him to the main event would work. Jack Swagger moving is good because keeping him on ECW would have prolonged the feud with Dreamer. Putting him on Smackdown may have been better, but I don't see any real big difference. Have him feud with MVP or Kofi. Bourne will probably get buried, but we can only hope the move pays off.

Silver Saviour · 06-30-2009, 01:13 AM

Who cares if ECW had Dreamer. He is as slow as all fuck, and no one gives a shit about him. When he does that E-C-W chant on the turnbuckle in 95% cities no one cares. Look at the Charlott response. Dead quiet.

Maybe if you give him a toaster and some thumbtacks he can substitute talent with pain.

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