WWE Raw
Dallas, Texas
July 2, 2007
thanks to: wwe.com
A matter of time
By Andrew Rote
July 2, 2007
DALLAS – It was time for the Raw Superstars to Beat the Clock at the American
Airlines Center, with the man who won his match in the fastest time earning a
WWE Championship Match against John Cena at The Great American Bash. Randy
Orton, King Booker and Mr. Kennedy tried, but ultimately it was Bobby Lashley
who won the challenge. Time is now ticking for Cena, who must face a hungry
Lashley on July 22 in San Jose, Calif.
In other title action, the Intercontinental Championship returned to the bulging
waist of Umaga when he quenched his hunger for revenge, a hunger that had been
brewing since losing the gold to Santino Marella. The Samoan Bulldozer lived up
to his nickname once again when he turned an anticipated championship bout into
a brief formality, capped off with a Samoan Spike.
Women’s Champion Candice watched as Melina defeated Maria, but the big action
took place after the match was over. Melina backed Candice up to the wall, but
the Women’s Champion got in the last move, knocking the bitter former champion
to the mat. In other action, Sandman took Carlito to the extreme, proudly being
disqualified for using his Singapore cane against Raw’s self-proclaimed coolest
Superstar.
Also, Randy Orton went out of his way to introduce himself to Cody Rhodes, son
of WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes. After Randy told Cody he could be just like
Orton in surpassing the talent of previous generations, Cody warned the Legend
Killer to stay away from his father, to which Orton responded by slapping the
“American Dream” before walking away. Later on, Dusty announced to Orton, “I
want you to meet me in that ring next week,” leaving our fans to wonder and
imagine what the Hall of Famer has in store for the cocky Legend Killer.
Matches
Randy Orton def. Jeff Hardy (Beat the Clock Match)
Melina def. Maria
Umaga def. Intercontinental Champion Santino Marella (new champion)
King Booker def. Val Venis (Beat the Clock Match)
Super Crazy def. Mr. Kennedy (Beat the Clock Match)
Carlito def. Sandman (DQ)
Bobby Lashley def. Shelton Benjamin (Beat the Clock Match)