Guest Report post Posted August 11, 2008 At SummerSlam, John Cena and Batista face off one-on-one for the first time ever. On Monday night though, the two Superstars had to join forces as they faced World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase. In spite of some infighting, and neither of these dominant competitors wanting to give an inch, Cena & Batista defeated Rhodes & DiBiase to become the new World Tag Team Champions. While preparing to face each other at the Biggest Blockbuster of the Summer, will Cena & Batista be able to retain their gold? Can these rivals possibly coexist? We'll find out this Monday, as the former champions exercise their rematch clause to face Cena & Batista once again, attempting to regain the World Tag Team Championship. Since coming to Raw in the 2008 WWE Draft, Kane has been on a mission of devastation, affecting those in and outside the ring all while making cryptic references to “he” and whether he is alive or dead. The Big Red Monster has kept a burlap sack clutched to his side throughout, the contents of which remain shrouded in mystery. On Raw, new General Manager Mike Adamle decided that the sack has remained enigmatic for long enough, and in an attempt to give the WWE Universe what they want, has promised to make Kane disclose the contents of the bag on next week’s Raw. Will Kane simply allow the GM to look in his fiercely guarded bag? And what could the Big Red Monster be hiding? Ever since World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk won the title, JBL has decried the Straightedge Superstar as a “paper champion,” who won gold on a fluke. On Monday, the self-made millionaire pinned Punk in a 2-on-1 Handicap Match to face the World Heavyweight Champion at SummerSlam. Then, as first-seen on WWE Mobile on AT&T, JBL went on to challenge Punk to a contest he knows the Straightedge Superstar "CAN'T win." What is this mystery challenge, and will the World Heavyweight Champion be able to prevail? Full story... On Raw, Shawn Michaels participated in his first interview since being severely injured at the hands of Chris Jericho during their match at The Great American Bash. HBK verified that he was suffering from a detached retina, and that his future as a WWE Superstar was in question. With one more medical evaluation to go, Michaels will be present at SummerSlam to share the results with the WWE Universe. What will Michaels’ doctors determine? Will we see HBK in action again? For the answers to these questions and more, be sure to tune into Monday Night Raw at 9/8 CT only on USA Network. I'll probably be gone all day tomorrow, so I put this up and pinned it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luke-o 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2008 I hope JBL challanges Punk to a drinking contest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silence 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2008 I hope JBL challanges Punk to a drinking contest. With Punk bringing out Pepsi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sluggo 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2008 I want to go there tonight, but the only seats left are way up in the upper upper deck and cost $40+ fees or you can sit BEHIND the titantron for $20. Not doing that shit for a Raw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2008 I'm really looking forward to tonights edition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foleyfanforever88 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2008 I hope JBL challanges Punk to a drinking contest. That's exactly what I thought when I read the Raw preview too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2008 Punk should bust out a non-alcoholic beer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPopStarKami 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2008 I want to go there tonight, but the only seats left are way up in the upper upper deck and cost $40+ fees or you can sit BEHIND the titantron for $20. Not doing that shit for a Raw. Who the hell would buy those seats, especially the ones behind the titantron? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2008 This sounds kinda gay. It's not behind the TitanTron but it's a partial view so part of your view of like the wrestler's entrance is obscured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sluggo 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2008 This sounds kinda gay. It's not behind the TitanTron but it's a partial view so part of your view of like the wrestler's entrance is obscured. See it doesn't sound so bad, but I had those seats back in 99 for a Raw. Basically you're way up top where JBL's limo comes out. The sound system was shitty so you couldn't hear what was being said on the mic. Only thing of intrest you'll see are the agents hanging out watching the matches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dh86 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 What a terrible buildup for Cena-Batista. This promo is unbearable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drury37 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 Way to bury John Cena before the main event this Sunday Batista. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheTomster 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 When they were talking about who was better, I wish someone would have started a "you both suck" chant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonddust 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 Didn't really think we'd be hearing the term "Man-meat" on Raw tonight... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boxer 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 What a terrible buildup for Cena-Batista. This promo is unbearable. Batista was right. From Rajah.com "The buildups to big matches where Triple H and I are the perfect example. We had such a buildup for our match. Cena and I being in such a marquee match, I really wish the buildup had been allowed." He also added, "I think a match like that deserves the fan's emotional investment. It's way too soon. It's just an attraction match and I think it's more valuable than that, I think it's been wasted a little bit. It will still be a hell of a match, I just wish some more emotional investment put into the match. Right now, I feel it's more of an attraction, something that's new and fresh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 I did like Santino telling Beth to "do the move where you pick her up and drop her." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollywoodSpikeJenkins 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 How can you not love Santino's antics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PILLS! PILLS! PILLS! 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 Santino jumping into Beth's arms was great. She couldn't help but laugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaceman Spiff 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 Santino is terrible. He was particularly unfunny tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 I like Kelly, but she botched 2-3 spots and almost Sabu'd herself on what should have been a abck body drop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slickster 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 Did the voiceover guy say "Jerry" Valiant? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheTomster 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 Cody's got a speech impediment haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cd213 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 So far, this has been a very lack luster show. The opening promo was boring, and the Beth/Kelly match wasn't very good. The Santino/Mickie match was very whatever, and Santino was not very funny tonight. I like some of his stuff with Beth, but when he talks, he annoys me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slickster 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 The Highlanders?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PILLS! PILLS! PILLS! 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 The Highlanders?!? The last time you'll see them on RAW? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quit Calling My Mama 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 How can The highlanders possibly weigh in at combined weight of 17 stone? 1 stone = 14lbs so that's a combined weight of 238lbs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaceman Spiff 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 Hey, another Boondocks shout-out on WWE television. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 HA Hardy/Henry vs Miz/Morrison. called it last week.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonddust 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 I'm going to agree with some other sites and say this turns out to be a drinking contest... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 "As a little Punker.." aww.. now he can have millions of little "punkers" in the crowd rooting for him lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
