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WWE RAW Results - 02/17/2008
Written by Ryan Gray on Feb 17, 2008 - 11:14:43 PM
WWE RAW OPENER:
- WWE RAW tonight opens up with The Game and #1 contender Triple H coming out to the ring in street clothes, with a bandage on his forehead.
Triple H says he is pretty happy tonight because 12 months ago, he wasn't so happy. At this time last year, he was sitting in a wheelchair getting ready to go to WrestleMania 23 to sit behind the stage and watch the fans go nuts and watch the game from the sidelines. But after last night and the Elimination Chamber, The Game is back! Back where he belongs, back at the main event for WrestleMania. He says you can bet your ass, he will become a 12 time WWE Champion. Out comes Randy Orton.
he WWE Champion gets in the ring, gets himself a mic and tries to dodge all the "YOU SUCK" chants. Orton says we've really come all the way around full circle. Last night it was John Cena, before him Jeff Hardy, Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels and before all of them, it started with you, Triple H - the man Orton beat for the WWE Title. Orton says we have known each other for a long time, and in that time a lot of things have changed, but Triple H's jealousy over Orton has stayed the same. Orton keeps talking until John Cena comes out.
Cena comes out and says wait one second, one cotton picking minute. He says yeah, I just went there. The crowd boos Cena. Cena says Orton is the first WWE Champion to become a liar and a loser. Cena says with all the corruption in sports today, it's time disgrace has came to WWE in the form of Randy Orton as WWE Champion, with an asterisk beside his name. Cena says Orton is the only WWE Champion to lose his way into WrestleMania. Cena says how about tonight, we have a rematch for the WWE Title, Randy Orton vs. John Cena. Orton asks Triple H if he is going to allow Cena to come out here and interrupt what they have going at WrestleMania and says it has nothing to do with Cena. Triple H says he doesn't give a crap who's Champion because he is going to beat whoever it is. Out comes William Regal.
Regal comes out and says Triple H at WrestleMania is a lock for winning the Chamber last night. Regal brings up Orton getting himself DQ'd last night and says that doesn't reflect well on him and the RAW brand, so tonight we will have a rematch but it will be a non-title match. If Cena wins, it will be Orton vs. Cena vs. HHH at WrestleMania 24 in a 3-way match for the WWE Title. Triple H starts to argue this with Regal. Regal says Triple H will be the special guest referee tonight in the Orton-Cena match and it will be Triple H. The three look on at each other as RAW goes to commercial.
- Back from commercial and we see stills from Mayweather-Big Show as Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler plug the cage match and Mayweather later on tonight.
MITB Qualifying Match: Jeff Hardy vs. Snitsky
The WWE Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy comes out to brand new theme music. It looks like the band who made his new theme music is in the front row watching RAW. Out comes Snitsky.
Snitsky takes control early on, taking advantage of the beat and battered Jeff Hardy. Snitsky locks Hardy in the corner with a big boot to the chin. Hardy off the ropes taking Snitsky down with a dropkick to the knee, then the double kick in the corner. Hardy goes up to the top rope but gets knocked to the outside as we go to commercial.
Back from commercial and Snitsky has a bear hug locked on Hardy, still in control of the match. Big slam by Snitsky for a 2 count as Hardy barely kicks out. Big elbow and kicks from Snitsky and another 2 count. Hardy can barely stand is hurting. Snitsky rams Hardy back in the corner and continues to punish him. A series of running elbow drops by Snitsky and he only gets a 2 count.
Snitsky with another big elbow drop and he locks a crossface type move on Hardy in the center of the ring. Snitsky turns the hold around but keeps Hardy grounded on the mat. Hardy tries to fight back but Snitsky slams him. Hardy ducks out of the way of the big leg drop and starts fighting back on Snitsky. Big cross body by Hardy and a 2 count. Hardy hits the Whisper in the Wind only for a 2 count. Twist of Fate gets blocked and Hardy is down with a big boot from Snitsky, another 2 count.
Snitsky goes for a big pumphandle slam but Hardy slides out of it and hits the Twist of Fate. Hardy goes up top and nails the Swanton Bomb and gets the pinfall on Snitsky and qualifies for the Money in the Bank match at WrestleMania.
Winner: Jeff Hardy
- We see another clip from Mayweather-Big Show at No Way Out and cut backstage where Rey Mysterio and "Money" Mayweather are talking and hanging out. Jim Ross says Mayweather will be on RAW tonight as we go to another commercial.
- Mike Adamle is in the ring and brings out Shawn Michaels, who has a very special announcement. HBK, also looking bandaged and beaten up comes out to his pyro and gets a nice pop from the crowd.
HBK says he is sore, tired and beat up but WrestleMania is right around the corner. HBK says you can't have WrestleMania without having the Hall of Fame ceremony. HBK brings out the first inductee for the 2008 Hall of Fame, who he says is the greatest wrestler of all time, Ric Flair. We cut to a video package dedicated to Flair's career.
After the video, HBK calls out Ric Flair and asks the fans to help him welcome Flair. HBK makes a lame attempt at a "WHOOOOO" and HBK's music hits. They gave us the impression Flair was coming out, I guess he's not. HBK leaves the arena as Jim Ross plugs the main event later tonight, Cena vs. Orton with Triple H as the special referee. Back to commercial.
Paul Burchill with Katie Lea vs. Super Crazy
Crazy is waiting in the ring as the brother and sister duo make their way to the ring. We show a video package earlier of Burchill and Katie talking backstage, putting over the odd angle. Burchill goes right after Crazy but gets caught with a flurry of kicks and punches.
Crazy gets caught in mid-air and kicked to the mat hard. Burchill locks Crazy on the mat in an odd hold as Katie looks on with a strange look on her face. Crazy fights back but Burchill goes downstairs on Crazy then drops him with a big clothesline. Burchill holds Crazy's arms, then stomps his head into the mat, face first then gets the pinfall on Crazy.
Winner: Paul Burchill
- We see the steel cage hanging above the arena and Jim Ross plugs the cage match later tonight. We go backstage where Shane McMahon is talking to The Big Show as we go to commercial and the WrestleMania ad with Kelly Kelly and Mae Young.
- Back from commercial and Triple H is backstage on the phone, saying it doesn't matter to him. Randy Orton walks in and Triple H gets up. Orton says tonight, Cena can't win and their match can't be a 3-way at WrestleMania. Triple H asks him if he is trying to play mind games, trying to swerve his mind... Triple H says he taught him how to play mind games. Triple H says he is going to see it how it goes.
- JR and Lawler lead us into a video from No Way Out and Big Show's return along with the altercation with Floyd Mayweather. Weeee'llll it's The Big Show and out comes Paul Wight, with a black eye and all.
- JR and Lawler lead us into a video from No Way Out and Big Show's return along with the altercation with Floyd Mayweather. Weeee'llll it's The Big Show and out comes Paul Wight, with a black eye and all.
Show says he was asked to come out here tonight and apologize for his actions last night at No Way Out. Show says he intends to make a public apology, but he knew what he was doing. Show says he knows Mayweather is in the building and asks him to come out. 50 Cent's "I Get Money" blares and out comes Mayweather with his entourage.
Mayweather gets in the ring but his crew stays outside of the ring. Floyd asks Anaheim, CA what's up. A mixed reaction of boo's and cheers from the crowd. Mayweather says he loves publicity and has been a fan of WWE for many years. Floyd says he is sorry things had to happen like that last night, but he is the best fighter in the world. He says when someone calls him out, he has to retaliate. Show says he wasn't calling him out, he was just trying to get a little publicity and show the size difference between the two, you know, have a moment. Show says it's in the past and he says man to man, face to face, he is sorry.
Show extends his hand and Mayweather finally shakes it. "I Get Money" blares again and Mayweather slides out of the ring, staring at Show. Big Show gets on the mic and says hold on. He says he came out and did what he was supposed to do, but now he has to get something off his chest. Show says the only way he can hurt him was when he was on his knees. Show says even on his knees, he's still bigger than Floyd. Show says we both know, if he wanted to he could take him out in two minutes and he let Floyd leave the ring, Big Show's ring. Floyd turns around and stares down Show but his crew tries to get him to leave. Show says find out what the truth is, take him on one-on-one. Show says it will be the greatest fighter in the world vs. the biggest athlete in the world. He says you're 39-0, try to make it 40-0. Show taunts him and Floyd rushes the ring as does his crew.
Floyd takes off his coat, walks towards Show and says he accepts the challenge. Show is posted up, ready to fight and trash talking Mayweather. Floyd goes to punch at Big Show, but just scares him as Show backs up. "I Get Money" blares again as Floyd Mayweather and his entourage leave the ring area and Big Show watches on. The match is on, Big Show vs. Floyd Mayweather. Back to commercial.
- We're ringside with Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross. They plug the Mayweather vs. Show match, wondering what type of match it will be. JR says we're about to have another MITB qualifying match as we go to a video promo highlighting previous MITB matches at WrestleMania.
MITB Qualifying Match: Mr. Kennedy vs. Val Venis
Val Venis is waiting on Kennedy in the ring. Kennedy also comes out to new theme music. They lock up and Kennedy shoves Venis in the turnbuckles, working on his previously injured shoulder.
Kennedy takes Venis to the mat and tries to get him to submit via an armbar. Kennedy continues to control the match, working on Val's shoulder and elbow. They go back and forth until Kennedy catches Venis in the Mic Check out of nowhere and gets the pinfall. Kennedy has qualified for the Money in the Bank match at WrestleMania.
Winner: Mr. Kennedy
- The steel cage is being lowered over the ring for the McMahon-Hornswoggle cage match which is next. We go back to commercial.
- Back from commercial and we see the clip from last Monday night with Vince, Hornswoggle and Finlay. Vince is in the ring first, inside the cage, clinging to the wall and waiting on Hornswoggle.
Steel Cage Match: Vince McMahon vs. Hornswoggle
Vince is looking on, peering through the cage, looking crazy while he waits on Hornswoggle. The little guy comes out with Finlay at his side. Vince taunts Finlay s Horny hesitates then hops up in the steel cage.
Finlay follows Horny in the cage and tells Vince this is wrong. Vince tells him to get out and finally Finlay starts to leave the ring when JBL runs up from nowhere and slams the steel cage door on the back of Finlay's head. Vince pumps JBL up and JBL handcuffs Finlay to the steel cage wall and pounds on him. Finlay gets up and lunges after JBL but is cuffed. JBL watches on as Vince takes off his belt and taunts Horny.
Vince hits Horny with the belt one time and Hornwoggle starts crying. Finlay yells on for Vince to stop it. Vince hits Finlay with the belt and starts swatting Hornswoggle around the ring, with the belt. Hornswoggle is still crying. Vince gives JBL an order nd begins to leave the ring. JBL grabs Hornswoggle by his neck and starts choking him infront of Finlay. JBL launches Hornswoggle head first into the steel cage. Finlay is screaming at JBL, warning him. JBL grabs Hornswoggle again and kicks him in the head with a sick boot. JBL stares at Finlay and drops an elbow drop on Hornswoggle. JBL then kicks Finlay, who is still handcuffed, in the head. JBL picks Horny up again and hits a big fall away slam, throwing Horny into the cage wall. Vince looks on from the outside, with a crazed, dazed look on his face. Vince tells JBL that's enough, to give it up. Finlay tells JBL he will pay for this.
Vince calls JBL out of the ring and calls for help for Hornswoggle. Vince, in a deranged manner, tells Hornswoggle is he sorry, son. Finlay is screaming and yelling telling JBL and Vince they will pay for this. Hornswoggle is still down, laid out up against the cage. JBL and Vince McMahon walk up the ramp while the referees tend to Hornswoggle and we go to commercial.
- Back from commercial and JR & King are playing up the drama from the Hornswoggle attack. We saw Finlay carrying Hornswoggle to the back during the commercial break. Out comes Santino Marella and Maria.
Santino says he has some very good news, some great news. He says what the people want, they will get. Santino announces Maria will be posing in Playboy magazine. Santino has a contract in his hand. Santino says also tonight, you will see Maria in action against The Glamazon. Out comes Beth Phoenix.
Beth Phoenix vs. Maria
Maria looks puzzled as The Glamazon comes out. Santino gets on the mic and says hold on. He says in the contract, there is a stipulation that says she can only pose for Playboy if she beats Beth Phoenix tonight. Maria, in high heels, attacks Beth but gets rammed back in the corner and over powered.
Beth dominates Maria as expected. Maria tries to fight back but gets caught in a huge powerslam by Beth and a 2 count as Maria kicks out. Beth asks her if she's crazy and Maria starts to fight back. Candice Michelle comes out, distracts Beth Phoenix, letting Maria roll her up for the pinfall. I believe it was a non-title match, but Maria leaves with Candice, Santino and her Playboy contract.
Winner: Maria
- Triple H is shown backstage getting suited up for his special referee role in tonight's Cena-Orton match as we go to commercial.
- Back from commercial and Lilian Garcia is announcing this match as a non-title match but if John Cena wins, he goes to WrestleMania. Out comes the special referee Triple H.
John Cena vs. Randy Orton
Special Referee: Triple H
Triple H comes to the ring followed by the WWE Champion Randy Orton. Orton takes his time getting in and showing off his WWE Title, staring at Triple H. The music hits and out comes John Cena. Cena rushes the ring, runs the ropes and pumps the crowd.
Orton and Cena lock up, with Cena pushing Orton into the corner. Cena misses an attack and gets knocked down by a big right hand. Orton attacks with a series of kicks and punches to the head, staggering Cena. Triple H is allowing the fists from Orton. Cena fights back but gets dropped by a big dropkick by Orton. Orton shows off for the crowd as a dazed Cena tries to get up. Orton runs into Cena and knocks him off the apron, bouncing his head off the announcers table. Triple H begins the 10 count on Cena as we go back to commercial.
Back from commercial and Cena is back in the ring, with a series of moves on Orton. Cena gets a 2 count. Orton rolls out of the ring and takes a breather. Cena comes out after Orton, who is trying to grab his WWE Title. Cena slams Orton on the announcers table and throws him back in the ring. Orton catches him coming in the ring with a big kick. Orton with a big double arm DDT, laying Cena out. 2 count by Orton.
Orton and Cena trade punches in the center of the ring and Orton catches Cena in a big powerslam but only gets a 2 count. Orton starts stomping and kicking on the hand, then the ankle, just like he did at No Way Out. Orton continues his attack on Cena's various body parts, then slaps him in the head, taunting him. Orton drops a big knee over Cena's head and gets a 2 count.
Cena counters with a big slam on Orton and both men are down now. Orton gets up first but Cena meets him, running. Orton ducks and Cena runs into the turnbuckle. Orton rolls Cena up for a 2 count. Orton with big uppercuts in the corner and rights to the dazed John Cena. Orton slams Cena's head into the turnbuckles then hits him with more right hands and kicks. Cena fights back with a left, then a right, then another and another. Off the ropes and Cena hits a running shoulder, followed by another.
Big slam by Cena then he hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena picks him up for the FU but Orton slides out of it and drops Cena's neck over the ropes. Orton runs at Cena but gets dumped over the top rope and ends up on the outside. They're brawling on the floor now as Orton slams Cena's shoulder into the steel steps. Triple H is taking his time making the 10 count. Orton brings Cena back in the ring and looks at Triple H.
Orton gets back in the ring, crawling at Cena, stalking him. Cena blocks the FU and trips Orton and locks on the STFU. Triple H gets down to see if Orton will submit. Orton edges for the ropes as Cena applies the pressure of the STFU. Orton finally makes it to the ropes and Triple H tells Cena to break the hold. Cena holds it for 5 seconds before breaking it. Cena and Triple H have words in the ring and are face to face, nose to nose. Orton comes running and Cena hits him with the FU. Cena covers and Triple H makes the 1-2-3 count. Triple H comes from around Cena and drops him with The Pedigree. Triple H asks for the WWE Title, gets it and stands over the fallen Cena and Orton. Triple H stares at the WWE Title and drops it, kicks it to the side as Orton tries to get to his feet. Triple H grabs him and drops him with a Pedigree also. Triple H rips off his referee shirt, grabs the WWE Title and holds it high in the air as his music hits. Triple H holds the WWE Title over his shoulder and looks on at the WrestleMania 24 banner as RAW goes off the air.
Winner: John Cena
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