WWE RAW
December 17, 2007
Buffalo , New York
results thanks to: wwe.com
Pair of Aces
By Greg Adkins
December 17, 2007
BUFFALO, N.Y. – With a partnership
forged by the fires of mutual respect, World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes &
Hardcore Holly proved once again that they can withstand the heat.
Last week, the pair captured the World Tag Team Championship from Lance Cade &
Trevor Murdoch during Raw’s 15th Anniversary Spectacular. As if to reinforce
that victory, Rhodes and Holly met the challenge of the Southern-fried duo again
this week. After a series of mistakes by the former champions, Rhodes managed to
lay Cade out for the three-count, assuring that he and Holly will be polishing
the championship gold for at least a while longer.
International Alliance
Like a couple of outcast exchange students roaming the halls of high school,
Carlito and Santino Marella were bound to find each other. The Italian Stallion
and the Caribbean Bad Apple joined forces Monday night and made an immediate
impact by defeating former two-time tag team champions Paul London & Brian
Kendrick.
Naughty and Nice
Mickie James, Maria, Kelly Kelly & Michelle McCool took on Melina, Jillian,
Layla & Victoria in a Santa’s Little Helper Tag Match on Monday, giving guys
eight more gifts to put on their wish lists. In the end, Mickie James earned the
pin for her team.
Suits vs. Skins
At the behest of a despondent Mr. McMahon, who was seething over his humiliation
at Raw XV, Triple H was forced to battle both William Regal & Jonathan Coachman
in a 2-on-1 Handicap Match. Despite the odds, The Game disposed of the “suits”
by administering a Pedigree to a woeful Coachman.
Stayin’ Alive
Knowing his next time in the ring could be his last, the legendary Ric Flair
proved again that he’s not ready to throw in the towel. The resilient “Naitch”
faced off against Umaga and defeated the Samoan Bulldozer by count-out.
Royal Sampler?
In an explosive tag team match, Jeff Hardy & Shawn Michaels battled Randy Orton
& Mr. Kennedy. In what may be a sign of things to come in their title match at
the Royal Rumble, Hardy dropped the Swanton Bomb on the WWE Champion for the
win.
Matches
Mickie James, Maria, Kelly Kelly and Michelle McCool def. Melina, Jillian, Layla
and Victoria
Triple H def. William Regal & Jonathan Coachman
Cody Rhodes & Hardcore Holly def. Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch
Ric Flair def. Umaga
Carlito & Santino Marella def. Paul London & Brian Kendrick
Jeff Hardy & Shawn Michaels def.
Randy Orton & Mr. Kennedy