WWE Raw is War
Moline, Illinois
May 21, 2007
thanks to: wwe.com
Gauntlets galore
By Louie Dee
May 21, 2007
MOLINE, Ill. - Gauntlets were run, thrown and explained as Raw invaded the Quad
Cities just 24 hours after Judgment Day.
After being screwed out of the ECW World Title at Judgment Day, Bobby Lashley
had the opportunity to earn his rematch on Raw. To get the chance to face Mr.
McMahon in a Street Fight at One Night Stand, all Lashley had to do was run the
gauntlet and defeat four men in one night. Despite the odds, Lashley did just
that, defeating Chris Masters, Viscera, Umaga and then Shane McMahon to earn
another crack at the WWE Chairman on June 3. Read the whole story…
The Great Khali also felt he was screwed at Judgment Day, explaining through his
interpreter that his foot was under the ropes when he tapped out to John Cena’s
STFU. The Champ, who never backs down from a fight, accepted Khali’s challenge
for another WWE Title Match at One Night Stand…but for the fourth time in four
weeks on Raw, Cena found himself beat down by the massive challenger.
Randy Orton, who may have ended Shawn Michaels’ career at Judgment Day, came to
the Raw ring to explain exactly why he did so: “An injury is a bullseye, and I
did what any professional would do…I exploited it,” said the cocky Legend
Killer.
Raw also saw a Judgment Day rematch, as Carlito got another crack at Ric Flair.
While the teacher took the student to school at Judgment Day, the result was
much different one night later. After the match ended in a double count-out when
both men spilled to the floor, the Southpaw from San Juan viciously attacked his
former mentor. Showing a total lack of respect, Carlito dropped Flair with a
pair of brutal Backstabbers on the arena floor, sadistically targeting the back
that has been Flair’s Achilles’ heel since being broken in a plane crash early
in his career, before further disrespecting Flair by spitting apple in his face.
Later this week, Carlito will hopefully explain his disrespectful and downright
diabolical actions in an exclusive WWE.com interview.
Speaking of different results, The Hardys received some help from an unexpected
source. With The World’s Greatest Tag Team sitting in on commentary, Matt & Jeff
defeated Johnny Nitro & Kenny Dykstra, but when Nitro, Dykstra, Benjamin & Haas
attacked the World Tag Team Champions, Cade & Murdoch came out to help the team
they had just challenged for the gold one night earlier. Once the scavengers
were sent packing, Cade & Murdoch applauded The Hardys and raised their hands in
victory, once again continuing to prove they have turned over a new leaf. Cade &
Murdoch will shed some more light on their new attitude later this week in an
exclusive WWE.com interview.
The Divas were also in high demand on Raw this week. Candice Michelle scored an
impressive win, pinning Women’s Champion Melina in a non-title match. Candice
motioned that she wants the gold after defeating Victoria weeks ago, and that
goal may be within closer reach after this win. Also, Ashley and company heated
things up as she introduced the world premiere of Timbaland’s new video “Throw
it on Me,” which features a half-dozen delicious Divas including Raw’s own
Torrie Wilson.
Matches
Ric Flair vs. Carlito (double count-out)
Candice Michelle def. Women's Champion Melina (non-title match)
Bobby Lashley def. Chris Masters (Gauntlet Match, first leg)
World Tag Team Champions The Hardys def. Johnny Nitro & Kenny Dykstra
Bobby Lashley def. Viscera (Gauntlet Match, second leg)
Bobby Lashley def. Umaga (DQ; Gauntlet Match, third leg)
Bobby Lashley def. Shane
McMahon (Gauntlet Match, fourth and final leg)