Raw
Boston, Massachusetts
August 30, 2010
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Are you ready? You better
be, because it is time for the 900th Edition of Monday Night RAW!!!
The show kicks off with Bret Hart making his way down to the ring. He puts over
the fact that this is the 900th edition of RAW. He admits that back 17 years
ago, even he had doubts about the show making it. Bret was on the very first
edition of RAW. He says that there is only one other wrestler on the roster that
was also there on that night... The Undertaker! Bret seems to be about to
introduce The Undertaker, but instead fire breaks out in the arena.
Kane walks down to the ring and has a mic in hand. He says that The Undertaker
is no more. Kane has physically decimated him, and left him to rot in a
vegetative state. As a result, he is the Phenom no longer. He is just a man. The
crowd has started a loud "Undertaker" chant. Kane says that his brother is a lot
like Bret. Weak, feeble, scraggly, over the hill and irreversibly damaged. Kane
says that the last time his brother was truly The Undertaker, was at
Wrestlemania when he ended the career of Shawn Michaels. Kane says that Bret
must have loved that moment. He got to see Shawn finally put to rest. Bret says
that the only thing he will love, is watching The Undertaker emerge and beat
Kane just like he does every time. Kane refuses to let that happen. He is
devoted to becoming the devil's #1 demon. Kane says that Taker took out an icon,
so Kane needs to take out one of his own. The icon? Bret!
Kane grabs the throat of Hart and looks for the chokeslam. The Hart Dynasty hits
the ring to make the save. Kane is able to power them off just enough to prep
for a real chokeslam. The lights go out in the arena... and Taker is standing in
the middle of the ring! The Brothers of Destruction stare each other down. Kane
backs out of the ring saying, "not yet big brother".
*GeneralMail Alert*
This is an iconic moment taking place. As a result, there will be a main event
to commemorate the historic occasion. That match? Bret Hart versus The
Undertaker!!!
*Flash back to Episode #1 of Monday Night RAW*
****Commercial****
*Flash back to Episode #279 in which Austin drove the Zamboni down to the ring
to jump Vince McMahon*
Kofi Kingston & Michael McGillicutty v. Kaval & Daniel Bryan v. Alex Riley & The
Miz
Wow, Kaval and Daniel Bryan tagging together on the 900th episode of RAW.
Amazing.
The match starts with Riley, Bryan and Kofi in the ring. Miz distracts Bryan
which allows Riley to get a cheap shot. Kofi follows up with a kick to the gut.
Riley is able to bounce back, and Bryan starts to attack Miz on the apron. Bryan
is caught from behind with a swinging reverse neckbreaker from Kofi. Kingston
goes for the cover, but Riley breaks it up. Riley is the one on the mat courtesy
of Kofi, and gets hit with the "Boom Boom Boom". Bryan breaks up the pin. Daniel
and Kofi both dash at each other to hit simultaneously with a crossbody. All
three men are struggling to get to their corners.
Michael and Kaval come screaming into the ring. Kaval locks on the dragon
sleeper, but Riley breaks the hold. Michael is sent down to the mat, while Riley
tags in The Miz. Kaval heads to the top rope and connects with The Warriors way!
Miz hits the Skull Crushing Finale, and picks up the win for his team.
Winners via Skull Crushing Finale: The Miz & Alex Riley
After the match, Bryan and The Miz taunt each other. Riley comes up on the apron
to draw Miz's attention. Bryan knocks him off, but that is enough for Miz to run
into the ring and knock Bryan out with the Money in the Bank briefcase!
****Commercial****
LayCool (Michelle McCool & Layla) v. Melina & Eve Torres
McCool & Michelle McCool start things off. McCool goes for a quick cover, but
Melina kicks out. Layla is tagged into the match and pulls on the hair of
Melina. Layla goes for a quick tag, but Melina runs up from behind and pushes
her into Michelle. Melina hits a roll up, and picks up the win.
Winner via Rollup: Melina & Eve Torres
After the match LayCool challenges Melina to a Title Unification Match at Night
of Champions. Melina accepts, on the condition that it is a Lumberjack Match.
LayCool agrees. Nearly the entire RAW Diva division comes out to stand behind
Melina in support.
*Flashback to Episode #889 when Nexus first attacked John Cena on Monday Night
RAW*
The Nexus is in the back. Tarver says that since Nexus kicked out Darren Young
and Skip Sheffield broke his ankle, people are saying that the Nexus isn't the
same. Wade says they aren't weak, because tonight they will win their match.
Then, at Night of Champions, he will win the WWE Championship. Barret says that
tonight they must do something that will have people talking. Something,
unforgettable. Wade claims he knows exactly the right move.
****Commercial****
*Flashback to Episode #850 in which Bob Barker was the special guest host*
Josh Mathews is in the back interviewing Chris Jericho. He asks about his
thoughts on the future of RAW. Chris interrupts and says that the reason he
claims to be the best in the world is because it is true. He says that he had an
epiphany, and says that if he doesn't win at Night of Champions, he will leave
RAW. Mathews says that he has threatened such things before, so what does it
matter? Chris says that he will show tonight that he is in fact the best in the
world at what he does. He will be in action later tonight, against the Nexus in
the huge Tag Team match.
****Commercial****
#1 Contender's Match for the Tag Team Titles
John Morrison & R-Truth v. "Dashing" Cody Rhodes & Drew McIntyre
Michael Cole gives a shout out to Jim Ross, and says that this match will be a
"Slobber Knocker". Lawler also takes a second to put over Ross.
Cody and Truth starts things off in the ring. Truth hits a spinning arm drag,
followed by a split just for the sake of it. Rhodes knocks Morrison off the
apron. John did not appreciate this fact, and comes crashing into the ring.
McIntyre also pours in, and as a result the referee is forced to call the match
a No Contest.
No Contest
****Commercial****
Bret Hart v. The Undertaker
This was announced as the main event in the first segment of the show, but I
guess not.
*Flashback to Episode #867 in which Hart & Shawn Michaels reached a truce after
13 years*
Bret Hart v. The Undertaker
Before this match can come close to getting underway, Wade Barret comes down to
the ring. He has the microphone and says that he promised to do something great
tonight. His act will be delousing Bret Hart, and proving that The Undertaker is
indeed a Deadman.
Wade tries to attack Taker, but gets demolished and thrown out of the ring for
his efforts. The lights go out! When they come up it is Kane standing in the
middle of the ring! He goes after the Undertaker. His tactics don't seem to be
very effective and looks to be caught with a chokeslam. Also, Bret Hart has
disappeared. Before a chokeslam, the lights go out again!
Kane has completely disappeared from the ring! Nexus music hits again, and this
time it is the rest of the crew which makes their way down to the ring. They try
to attack the Phenom. Taker does do a fairly decent job of holding them off, but
eventually the numbers game looks to take over. The lights go off AGAIN!
When they come back on, Wade has Taker up on his shoulders. He hits Taker with
The Wasteland! Kane is standing on the entrance ramp laughing. Nexus drags Taker
towards the corner, and Gabriel starts to climb. Justin leaps and connects with
another beautifully devastating 450 splash.
****Commercial****
Jack Swagger v. Evan Bourne
Swagger goes right after Bourne, overpowering the high flyer. Bourne gets back
to his feet, and connects with a series of kicks.
Alberto Del Rio's music hits. He drives to the entrance ramp in a Bentley. His
personal ring announcer starts to do the introduction.
Bourne and Swagger do not pause their match. While pyro is literally pouring
down from the rafters, Swagger has Bourne lifted up into the air. Evan counters
and kicks Swagger to send him to the mat. Bourne goes to the top rope. He leaps
for Air Bourne. Swagger rolls out of the way. Jacks takes out the knee of Evan,
and then grabs his ankle. Bourne taps out to the Ankle Lock.
Winner via Ankle Lock: Jack Swagger
After the match, Alberto Del Rio puts himself over. He explains the match he had
against Mysterio last week, and how easy it was. Del Rio says that he isn't
completely satisfied because the RAW audience wasn't privy to it. So, he will
recreate the moment. Instead of Rey Rey, he will take out Evan!
Alberto runs into the ring and locks the arm bar on Bourne. Del Rio took a steel
chair into the ring with him, which he picks up and follows Bourne out of the
ring. He looks to place Bourne's arm into the chair like he did with Mysterio!
Mark Henry's music hits, and he runs out to the ring to make the save! Alberto
has the steel chair, but Henry literally runs straight through it. Del Rio high
tails it up the entrance ramp in defeat.
*Footage is shown of the WWE's first ever trip to Shanghai which took place this
past week*
****Commercial****
*Flashback to Episode #331 in which Foley conducted "This is Your Life" with The
Rock*
CM Punk and his Straight Edge Society (minus Serena) make their way down to the
ring. Punk asks the crowd, "do you know who I'm better than?". Answer... The
Rock. Punk says that he is better because he doesn't smoke, drink, or make
crappy movies like 'The Tooth Fairy'. CM asks the crowd if they miss The Rock.
The crowd of course cheers in support. Punk says that he doesn't. Punk says the
reason is because The Rock epitomizes the septic tank of a show that is RAW. 900
shows is a milestone he admits, but for the length of that time RAW has been
promoting poor family values. Don't believe him? Punk says he has two words for
ya... Katie Vick! Punk says that if you don't get it, look it up on Youtube. It
will drive you to drink, and then you can come see him. He will save you. WOW!
Punk says that he will show us the most heinous acts in RAW history.
Exhibit A: Property Damage – Episode #824: HHH attacks Orton at his house
Exhibit B: Irresponsible and Reckless Behavior – Episode #691: Cena throwing
Edge into the Long Island Sound (Punk calls it poor sportsmanship)
Exhibit C: Trespassing - Episode #257: DX invades WCW
Exhibit D: Excessive use of Alcohol via Fire Hose – Episodes #304 & #754: Steve
Austin spraying Vince with Beer
Punk says that he knows the crowd would like nothing better than to see Austin
come down the ramp and spray Punk with a fire hose of beer. As if on cue
Austin's music hits!
Punk looks shocked, but then he starts to roll around laughing. Austin never
appears, because CM Punk set it up as a joke. Punk asks if they are upset with
him. He says that's the feeling of disappointment he feels when he comes out and
sees every single member of the audience. He is happy they are disappointed. CM
Punk has one more clip. He says it's from a good show, Smackdown.
Episode #199: Lesnar & Big Show make the ring fall apart as result of a
Superplex
Punk says that he showed it as an example of things he could never be. For
instance, criminally obese. Punk says that he doesn't know who the other guy
was, but Show was so obese that the ring collapsed.
Big Show's music hits! CM Punk asks why he always gets interrupted. Show is
pumped about it being the 900th episode RAW. Show says that the fat joke was a
weak place to start. If Punk wanted to embarrass him, then he should have come
up with something really solid. Like when Eddie Guerrero gave him the tainted
burrito which cause 5 days of bathroom stay. Or perhaps his Sumo match at
Wrestlemania. Or even worse, when he was caught on tape kissing Vickie Guerrero.
Show says there is such better material then fat jokes.
Big Show says he also does impressions. Show does a Hogan impersonation about
joining the S.E.S., and then throws in a Borat joke. CM Punk says that Show
isn't funny, and no one likes him. Punk says he won't give him a high five,
because there is nothing "high" about the S.E.S. which is why he is better than
Show. Big Show slaps Punk across the chest, and throws the rest of the Straight
Edge Society out of the ring!
****Commercial****
*Flashback to Episode #450 in which HHH returned and attacked Kurt Angle*
Josh Mathews is on the ramp and introduces the WWE Champion: Sheamus. Sheamus
grabs the mic and puts himself over, explaining how he will win his match at
Night of Champions. He says everyone is here at the 900th Episode of RAW to
celebrate. All except... HHH. That's because Sheamus took him out. Sheamus
claims that HHH will never be back. Sheamus is not happy about the fact that he
has to face 5 other competitors at Night of Champions to defend his belt.
Sheamus says that the only true Irishman in Boston is himself. Sheamus claims
that the fact that he must face so many people for his belt is a matter of
discrimination.
Edge's music comes out and says that Sheamus is giving him a headache. Edge has
been through a lot during his time on RAW, and puts himself over. He credits all
of his Title wins, and accomplishments. He compares Sheamus to Beaker (from the
Muppets). The 5 on 5 Tag Match is next!
****Commercial****
Elimination Tag Match
Sheamus, Edge, Randy Orton, Chris Jericho & John Cena v. Wade Barret & Nexus
Jericho & Tarver start things off. The crowd starts to cheer for Jericho. At
first he soaks it up, and then he turns to leave the ring. The referee begins
the count. Jericho pauses, and begins to run back down to the ring! But no,
Chris pauses and leaves.
Jericho has been eliminated
Edge is next. He comes into the ring, but pushes down the referee!
Edge has been eliminated
Cena is annoyed, so he decides to be the one to get into the ring. He goes right
after Tarver, connecting with a running bulldog. Cena tags in Sheamus. Sheamus
goes right after Tarver, but Michael does get the tag. Heath Slater comes into
the match only to get caught with a quick suplex. Sheamus goes for the cover,
but Slater kicks out. Sheamus lifts him off the mat and punches him in the
skull. Sheamus then sets him up in the corner and uses his knee to attack the
gut of Heath. Sheamus holds Slater over the apron, and hits a neckbreaker
against the apron. Sheamus rolls Heath back into the ring and goes for the
cover. Slater kicks out, and then tags in David Otunga.
David tries to hits a shoulder block, but Sheamus stands his ground. David
poses, which Sheamus takes care of with a clothesline. Sheamus now has Otunga on
the mat, and attacks him with some heavy boots. Otunga whips Sheamus hard into
the corner. Slater is once again tagged into the match. He is relentlessly
kicking Sheamus, which the referee breaks up. Gabriel gets the tag, and
immediately tags in Wade. Barret kicks Sheamus, and then tags in Slater.
Nexus is working Sheamus in the corner, and Slater locks on a Nelson variant.
Sheamus is able to power out, but Slater escapes from the Gut Buster attempt.
Sheamus cannot get free of the Nexus no matter what he does. Nexus as a unit
dissects Sheamus. Slater hits his finisher and gets the pin.
Sheamus has been eliminated
Cena comes charging into the ring and takes out Slater with a side slam. Cena
follows with a 5 Knuckle Shuffle and the Attitude Adjustment.
Heath Slater has been eliminated
Barret runs into the ring and throws Cena to the outside. Wade distracts the ref
as Nexus gangs up on Cena on the outside. Wade slides out of the ring and hits
John's head against the commentator's table. Wade slides him back into the ring
and tags in Gabriel. Justin is successfully working Cena with some carefully
placed kicks. Otunga gets the tag.
David sets up for a suplex, but Cena counters with a Fishermen's Suplex of his
own. Otunga is still fresher than Cena, and gets to his feet first. John appears
to have been feinting, and locks on the STF! Otunga taps!
David Otunga has been eliminated
Justin Gabriel has climbed to the top rope and leaps! 450 Splash on John Cena!
Cena is pinned! Cena is pinned!
John Cena has been eliminated
Randy Orton charges into the ring as the legal man. He hits an RKO on Gabriel!
Justin Gabriel has been eliminated
RKO on Tarver!
Michael Tarver has been eliminated
Wade is now the legal man. He comes in from behind and hits the Wasteland on
Randy Orton!
Winners: The Nexus
Wade Barret stands strong to close out the 900th episode of RAW!!