Guest Report post Posted June 30, 2008 After Night of Champions, where Raw Superstars suffered three prominent losses, the Monday night brand is left with no World Championship. Perhaps more important, though, is the fact that WWE is currently without its Chairman. During last week’s Draft, WWE Champion Triple H was randomly selected to SmackDown, taking his title with him. On Sunday night, John Cena had a chance to bring the title back to Raw, but was unable to defeat The Game. Similarly, Batista attempted to win Edge’s World Heavyweight Championship, but couldn’t come out on top against the Master Manipulator. The one World Title that Raw did hold going into Night of Champions was Kane’s ECW Championship, but in a Triple Threat Match against Mark Henry and Big Show, the Big Red Machine lost the gold to the World’s Strongest Man, who will take the championship back to Tuesday nights with him. With Cena, Batista and Kane all unable to win or hold onto gold, where will these three competitors set their focus next? Another Raw Superstar that suffered a devastating loss at Night of Champions was Chris Jericho, defending his title against surprise opponent, Kofi Kingston. Y2J and the capacity crowd in Dallas were shocked as the Jamaican Superstar made a huge splash in his first match since joining the Raw roster. Another surprise entrance was made by Shawn Michaels, who was unable to compete due to an eye injury. HBK distracted Jericho long enough for Kingston to take control of the match, pinning Y2J. Following the match, Y2J took brutal revenge against HBK, assaulting him outside the ring. With the Intercontinental Championship acting as Raw’s main singles title, will Kingston and his unorthodox style be able to hang onto the championship? And what is in store for Chris Jericho when HBK returns to in-ring competition? One of Night of Champions’ biggest surprises came during the World Tag Team Championship Match. For weeks, Ted DiBiase had promised to win the gold from champions Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes, along with the help of his mystery partner. On Sunday, the mystery partner was revealed to be Rhodes, who turned on Holly, and helped DiBiase make good on his promise to win a championship in his first WWE match. Why would Rhodes turn against his partner and mentor, and what steps will Hardcore Holly take to get revenge? While multiple championships changed hands Sunday night, Mr. McMahon’s condition was still unknown following a bizarre accident last week on Raw. At the end of the evening, the stage on which the WWE Chairman stood on collapsed, followed by a ton of lighting equipment crashing down on him, incapacitating Mr. McMahon and causing Million Dollar Mania to be indefinitely suspended. When the McMahon family gives a statement this Monday on Raw, what will we learn about the Chairman’s condition, and how will the landscape of sports-entertainment be affected in Mr. McMahon’s absence? For the answers to all these questions and more, make sure to tune into Monday Night Raw at 9/8 CT only on USA Network. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 At least I have a slight interest in watching just to see the World Title situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conspiracy_Victim 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 All hail RAW champion Kofi Kingston! I'll watch just to see what they do with the A show having no big belt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garfieldsnose 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 That's what they want you to do....watch. Stop acting like you're sticking it to WWE by acting like you wouldn't watch otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conspiracy_Victim 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 I don't think I've ever acted otherwise. No matter how dumb it's gotten I still watch just to see if they'll either get stupider or actually start turning it around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedJed 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Jericho v. Kofi is booked tonight in an IC title rematch. I'm sure the main event segment will likely be something to do with the Vince accident though. Also, keep in mind they are probably going to build GAB pretty quickly here, since its three weeks away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conspiracy_Victim 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Odd seeing shots of Rey, Batista, Kofi, and Punk in the RAW opening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milliondollarchamp 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 shoot JR shoot tells us how pissed off u are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 boo Michael Cole sucks booooooooooooo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanks for the Fish 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 God, JR really needs his ego stroked. He's not retiring and not dying. Suck it up for crissakes. This is silliness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conspiracy_Victim 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 So JR gets 10 minutes to open? That's the way to keep any new viewers you might have made! Well, at least they're doing something with this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exslade ZX 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Ok, I have to say, that was a pretty cool visual, Edge walking through the smoke with Hawkins and Ryder wearing the same thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanks for the Fish 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 JR gonna wrestle tonight, team with Batista? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exslade ZX 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Have to love them starting the 'New Raw' with 20 minutes of Smackdown guys though... Thinking about it, in the vein of "What would Lita's last name be?", what exactly would Vickie's name be if she was to marry Edge? They certainly wouldn't use Copeland. Vickie Guerrero Edge? Even though of course, the wedding's getting crashed one would have to guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanks for the Fish 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 CM Punk??? Damn they're teasing me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MillenniumMan831 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 I would have marked to see Kofi interrupt Edge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conspiracy_Victim 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Cue Punk... Still waiting.. Still waiting... Well, that's one prime opportunity lost. EDIT: PLEASE tell me Batista beats the shit out of Edge, then Punk comes out and pins his ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheetoe 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 I have to say that was a pretty good promo by Edge. He had that crowd seething. This is pretty good... Edge dissing JR leads to massive Edge hate, leads to massive Batista love. and we have C.M. PUNK! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drury37 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 How scared did Michael Cole look there haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanks for the Fish 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Holy Shit!!! Can it be!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anakin Flair 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Well, how about this... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exslade ZX 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Holy shit. I expected it, but I did not expect that. Yea, it makes sense. F'n CM Punk holding the World Title.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conspiracy_Victim 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wally Balls 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Yay... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 THAT WAS AWESOME Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheetoe 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 C.M.Punk IS YOUR NEEEWWWWW HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vampiro69 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Holy Crap. I can't believe that they rolled the dice on Punk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MillenniumMan831 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 I really thought Punk was going to blow it when the ref was dilly-dallying around w/ Lillian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perfection 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Wow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanks for the Fish 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 How quick before he loses it? Too bad this show wasn't in ROH country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
