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wat fight wer lastnight at raw n who won?
thanx

Undertaker RULEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

WWE RAW Results - 12/17/07
Buffalo, New York
Report By: Richard Trionfo of PWInsider.com

WWE RAW Opener:

We start off tonight’s show with a look back at last week’s Raw Fifteenth Anniversary show. Vince says that he likes confrontation and he was confronted after announcing himself the biggest star in the Raw era.

Santa's Little Helper Match
Referee: John Kone
Layla, Melina, Jillian Hall and Victoria vs. Mickie James, Maria, Kelly Kelly and Michelle McCool

Before our first match starts, Jillian wants to perform a song from her open and she sings about her chestnuts.

The start:

Jillian and Maria start things off and Maria with a waist lock but Jillian with a snap mare. Maria avoid Jillian and gets a near fall. Kelly is tagged in and she throws Jillian to the mat and almost gets a cover. Jillian pulls Kelly’s hair and Layla tags in and Jillian and Layla with a double clothesline to Kelly for a two count. Layla misses a charge into the corner and Kelly gets a near fall with a sunset flip. Michelle tags in and she chops Layla. Melina tags in and Michelle with a hip toss and neck breaker. Melina with a punch to the midsection after Victoria attacks her from the apron.

The Finish:

Melina puts Michelle in the tree of woe and then Victoria tags in and Melina hits a splash into the corner. Victoria misses a moonsault and Michelle tries to make the tag but she is able to do so after an enzuigiri. Mickie with a Louise Thesz Press and punches to Victoria. Mickie with a rana to Victoria followed by a neck breaker for a two count. Mickie with a kick and then she hits a DDT for the three count.

Winners - Mickie James, Michelle McCool, Maria and Kelly Kelly

The Aftermath:

After the match it is an eight woman catfight and then Mickie, Maria, Michelle, and Kelly Irish whip their opponents into each other.

In the arena:

Vince McMahon wanders into the arena and comes to the ring as the women leave. Vince says that he was supposed to celebrate his greatest creations, the fifteenth anniversary of Raw. Instead he was beaten up and humiliated. Vince says that as he was in beer, everyone celebrated in the ring. Vince does not know how anyone can celebrate and enjoy Vince’s anguish. He says that he is not an animal or a monster. He says that his feelings have been hurt and he says that his heart has been broken. Vince says that he is a human being. Jeff Hardy’s music plays and he comes to the ring to stand face to face with Vince. Jeff takes the mic and he tells Vince to be quiet. Jeff tells Vince that next week everyone is going to Iraq. Jeff says that when Saddam was overthrown, they celebrated. Saddam was a ruthless control freak. Saddam was a ruler for life while Vince made himself the greatest star of Raw. Jeff says that Vince does not give us a reason to like him. Vince backs into the corner and starts to cry. We go to commercial. We are back and a referee and William Regal are trying to coax Vince out of his corner. Vince’s rest is probably not going to last long since the other half of Team BFF 2007, Triple H comes to the ring. Hunter takes the mic and he tells Liberace to handle this. Hunter says that he is the closest thing that Vince has to family. Hunter checks to see if anyone is home inside Vince’s head. Hunter says that Vince can’t see him. Hunter tells everyone to mark the time because Vince McMahon has officially flipped. Hunter tells Vince to leave the ring. Hunter sits down next to Vince and he says that he will be the bigger man. Hunter says that he is sorry. He says that he is sorry that he ruined the family portrait, kissed his daughter, brought out a bunch of fat women who he claimed Vince had sex with, and then poured beer on Vince’s body with his bastard son. William Regal interrupts Hunter after Hunter suggests that they are going to cancel the show. Regal wants Hunter to leave Vince with a modicum of respect or he will...Triple H stands up and then Regal says that he will get security to throw him out of the building. Regal wants to know if Vince wants that to happen. Regal tries to help Vince up and Vince finally makes it to his feet. Regal helps Vince into the center of the ring and Vince takes the mic. Vince starts to channel the Great Khali. Vince tells Regal to get Coach. Regal wants to know if he should get security and Vince says no. Vince says that Regal and Coach are going to wrestle Hunter. Vince says that he hopes something bad happens tonight to everyone. We go to commercial.

Handicap Match
Referee: Marty Elias
Triple H vs. William Regal and The Coach

The start:

Coach and Regal try to corner Hunter but Hunter punches Coach and Regal. Hunter with a high knee to Regal and Regal goes out to the floor. Hunter slams Regal’s head into the announce table and then he punches Regal some more. Hunter punches Coachman but Regal sends Hunter into the steps and ringpost. Regal with a kick to Hunter’s head against the ring post. Regal with a series of punches in the corner. Regal holds Hunter for Coachman and then Regal with a knee to the head. Regal with a left hand to Hunter and then he Irish whips Hunter but he charges into a boot. Hunter punches Coach and Regal.

The Finish:

Hunter with a facebuster to Regal and then he slams Coach’s head into the corner. Regal goes into his jacket and he gets brass knuckles but Hunter with a spinebuster to Regal before Regal can use the foreign object. Coach grabs the brass knuckles and he sees Hunter in front of him before he can use them. Coach begs for mercy and hands them to Hunter. Hunter hits Coach in the top of the head with the brass knuckles and then he hits a Pedigree for the three count.

Winner - Triple H

Last Night:

Jim Ross talks about the WWE Title Match from Armageddon and we see photos of the match as we see photos of Bradshaw get pushed by photos of Jericho. We see Jericho almost get Orton to tap, only to be kicked in the head by Bradshaw. We go to commercial.

World Tag Team Championship Match
Referee: Chad Patton
Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch vs. Cody Rhodes and Hardcore Holly (c)

The start:

Cade goes after Rhodes and connects with forearms. Murdoch tags in but Rhodes with forearms. Murdoch with a forearm to the back. Rhodes gets out of a belly-to-back and Holly is tagged in. Holly with punches to Murdoch followed by a clothesline and chops. Murdoch with a kick to Holly. Rhodes distracts the referee, allowing Cade to stop an Alabama Slam attempt. Murdoch with a running boot to Holly but Holly kicks out at two. Cade with elbow drops for a near fall.

The Finish:

Murdoch tags in and Cade gets Murdoch up for an assisted leg drop. Holly hits a standing drop kick on Murdoch. Cade and Rhodes are tagged in and Rhodes with punches and an Irish whip followed by a clothesline. Rhodes with a bulldog for a near fall but Murdoch breaks it up. Holly and Murdoch fight outside the ring. Cade misses a clothesline but Rhodes does not miss with a DDT for the three count.

Winners and still World Tag Team Champions, Cody Rhodes and Hardcore Holly

In the arena:

Before the next match, Ric Flair gets on the mic and he says that Vince McMahon does not want to see Flair get hurt on his watch. Flair says that he has been in this business for thirty-five years and he loves everyone and he loves being THE NATURE BOY. He says that he has sacrificed a lot in his career and walking away is not an option. His entire family has dealt with his sacrifices. Flair mentions Dusty Rhodes, Ricky Steamboat, and Arn Anderson. Flair talks about his friends on the current roster. He says that he cherishes those friendships and he will cherish them forever. Flair says that he has to be Ric Flair. There is a locker room of guys half his age who believe in him. Flair says that he is not ready to go on that new journey yet. Flair says that when he walks down the ramp he will give the best effort. Whoever it is, he wants them to bring their best shot forward. Flair says that he wants to be at his best when he finally loses. Flair says that he will not get beaten without giving the fight of his life. Flair says that if he loses tonight, he thanks the fans.

Career Threatening Match For Ric Flair
Referee: Marty Elias
Ric Flair vs. Umaga

The start:

Umaga pushes Flair into the ropes and then Flair struts around Umaga. Flair with chops to Umaga followed by punches and more chops. Umaga throws Flair down to the mat and then Flair is sent into the turnbuckles. Umaga with a foot to Flair’s chest. Umaga with a head butt and Flair goes down to his knees. Umaga with a kick to Flair’s head. Umaga with a boot to Flair followed by a splash for a near fall. Umaga with a nerve hold on Flair. Umaga with an elbow to Flair and Flair goes down. Umaga with a foot to the chest.

Mid-match notes:

Umaga with an Irish whip but he charges into an elbow. Umaga with a clothesline to Flair but he misses a diving head butt. Flair with chops and punches but Umaga with a Samoan Drop for a near fall but Flair gets to the ropes. Umaga with a belly-to-belly suplex for a two count. Umaga with a seated splash with help from the ropes onto Flair’s chest. Umaga returns to the nerve hold. Umaga with chops and punches to Flair in the corner. Umaga with a head butt as he methodically wears down Flair. Umaga goes to the second turnbuckle but he misses a diving head butt when Flair rolls out of the way.

The Finish:

Flair with chops to Umaga’s chest but Umaga pushes Flair off the ropes and Flair with a clip to the back of the leg. Flair is able to get Umaga down but Umaga fights off Flair. Umaga with an uppercut and Flair goes to the floor. Umaga sends Flair head first into the ring post. Umaga sets for the running butt splash against the ringside barrier but Flair moves out of the way and he goes through the ringside barrier. Flair crawls into the ring right before the ten count and Umaga is counted out.

Winner by countout, Ric Flair

The Aftermath:

After the match, Flair gets on the mic and lets out a WOOOO for the fans of Buffalo.

Backstage:

Chris Jericho is walking in the back and he does not appear to be so happy go lucky any more. We go to commercial.

In the arena:

It is time for Chris Jericho to come to the ring and he has a mic . . . and a black eye. Jericho says that he beat Randy Orton last night and he should feel like the king of the world. Before he could win the title, he was interrupted by Bradshaw. We go to the highlights. Jericho says that instead of being the champion, he has a lot of questions. He invited Bradshaw to come to Raw and answer these questions. It turns out that Bradshaw did not appear. Instead he will go to Smackdown. Bradshaw says that there is no need because he is here via satellite. Jericho tells Bradshaw that he will turn his back so Bradshaw can attack him. Bradshaw says that he has a lot of businesses to run. Why would Bradshaw come to Buffalo. Bradshaw says that Jericho is not high on his list of priorities. Jericho laid his hands on him and you do not play with fire. Jericho wants to know if Bradshaw is the only person to be knocked down. Jericho points out that the time keeper was super kicked last week and he did not complain. Bradshaw says that the timekeeper could not get an appointment with his doorman. Bradshaw tells Jericho how things are down. Jericho says that since Bradshaw will not be on Raw, he will be at Smackdown on Friday night to get some answers. Bradshaw says that he makes deals and he made a deal with Vince McMahon. While Jericho almost had Orton beat, he will not be getting another title match. If Jericho comes to Smackdown, he will not appear at the Royal Rumble. Bradshaw tells Jericho that if he messes with him at Smackdown, Jericho will never EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVER be champion AGAYNE. Jericho wonders what happened to Bradshaw since he went to Wall Street. Jericho asks about the most dominant champion in Smackdown history. Jericho talks about how Bradshaw was categorized with the likes of Eddie Guerrero and the Undertaker; but now he is categorized with the likes of Bill O’Reilly and Michael Cole. Jericho calls Bradshaw a wrestling afterthought. Bradshaw says that it is hard enough for him to call matches for people who cannot lace up his boots. He is retired, not dead. Bradshaw tells Jericho that he is coming to Raw. He tells Jericho to save Raw because he ran roughshod over Smackdown. He says that he will always be a WRESTLING GOD. We go to commercial.

Referee: Chad Patton
Carlito and Santino Marella vs. Brian Kendrick and Paul London

The start:

Kendrick starts while Santino and Carlito are a little confused over who starts the match for their team. Santino finally starts the match and they each try for kicks but Kendrick with a slap followed by a drop toe hold and arm drag. London tags in and they hit a double Japanese arm drag into an arm bar. Santino with a forearm but London with a drop kick and Carlito tags in. Carlito with a kick and then he slams London’s head into the turnbuckle followed by kicks and punches.

The Finish:

Carlito with a back elbow to London. Carlito takes time to talk to Marella and that allows London to hit a rana. London with a monkey flip followed by a cross body from Kendrick but Marella breaks up the cover. London goes after Marella but Santino pulls Maria into the way. Carlito hits a lungblower on Kendrick for the three count.

Winners - Carlito and Santino Marella

The Aftermath:

Santino says that this is the first time that an Italian and Colombian work together. Carlito says that he is Puerto Rican. Santino talks about how he loves Maria while Carlito likes to swap spit with men who are not cool. We go to commercial.

Backstage:

We are back and Todd Grisham is with Randy Orton. Orton points out that he is still the champion. He says that he did what he said he would do. Orton says that he killed the virus. Todd points out that Orton will face Jeff Hardy at the Royal Rumble. Orton says that Hardy might be confident after beating Triple H, but he has beaten Triple H, Shawn Michaels and John Cena. Orton says that not only is he the Legend Killer, but he is the killer of hopes and dreams. Orton says that Hardy will find out why becoming the number one contender is the worst thing to happen to him.

Backstage:

Ric Flair is in the locker room and Triple H enters. Flair says that he has never felt this alive. Hunter says that there will always be one more limousine. Vince walks up behind Flair and he tells Flair that on New Year’s Eve, which is two weeks from tonight, his career will be on the line. Flair will wrestle Triple H. Vince wishes them a Happy New Year. We go to commercial on an awkward moment between Vince and Flair.

Referee: Michael Chioda
Jeff Hardy and Shawn Michaels vs. Mr. Kennedy and Randy Orton

The start:

Orton starts off with a side head lock on Hardy followed by a shoulder tackle. Hardy with a hip toss and arm drag. Hardy applauds his own performance and Kennedy tags in. They lock up and Kennedy with a knee and forearm to the back. Kennedy with a punch but then he uses his bad hand and he kicks Hardy in frustration. Hardy with a shoulder tackle and then Hardy with a somersault leg drop for a near fall. Hardy with a reverse atomic drop followed by a leg drop to the midsection. Hardy with a drop kick to Kennedy. Hardy slams Kennedy’s head into the turnbuckle. Hardy with a cross body and then he punches Orton who tries to interfere. Michaels throws Kennedy out of the ring and then it is time for stereo pescados as we go to commercial.

Mid-match notes:

We are back and Kennedy slams Michaels but he misses an elbow drop and Hardy is tagged in. Hardy sends Kennedy into the corner. Hardy misses Whisper in the Wind when Kennedy moves. Orton tags in and he punches Hardy in the head while Kennedy holds him. Orton punches Hardy while Hardy tries to defend himself. Orton with a boot to Hardy’s head. Orton follows that with a knee to the head. Kennedy comes in and he kicks Hardy in the back. Kennedy with a forearm to the head but Hardy with an elbow and flying clothesline. Michaels is tagged in and he punches Kennedy. Michaels with a reverse atomic drop to Kennedy and then he pulls Orton into the ring. Michaels with a flying forearm but when he kips up, Kennedy with a clothesline that spins Michaels. Kennedy with a cover for a two count.

Orton is tagged back in and he punches Michaels around the ring. Orton with a reverse chin lock to Michaels. Michaels punches Orton and chops him. Orton with an Irish whip and Michaels with the Michaels flip in the corner and Orton gets a two count. Orton with a kick to Michaels head and then it is time for the Garvin Stomp. Kennedy tags in and he chokes Michaels. Michaels with chops to Kennedy but Kennedy with punches and kicks in the corner. Kennedy with a running boot across the face for a two count and Hardy tries to break up the cover. Kennedy with a camel clutch. Michaels gets out of the hold with a jawbreaker and then he chops Kennedy. Kennedy blocks a super kick but Kennedy misses a Fireman’s carry slam.

The Finish:

Michaels with an enzuigiri and both men are down. Hardy and Orton are able to tag in and Hardy with a drop kick to Kennedy on the apron followed by a hot shot into the corner. Hardy with clotheslines to Orton and then he hits a gourdbuster driver. Kennedy breaks up the cover and then Michaels and Kennedy go over the top rope to the floor. Hardy sets for the Twist of Fate but Orton counters with an RKO attempt. Hardy blocks it and hits the Twist of Fate followed by a Swanton for the three count.

Winners - Shawn Michaels and Jeff Hardy

Answer 2

Straight from WWE.com

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. Video


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. Story | Video


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.

Answer 3

well the first match which i really enjoyed was:
1.A Tag Team Santa's Helpers Match:
A Face team Mickie James, Maria, Kelly Kelly, and Michelle Mc Cool. against A heel team Jillian Hall, Melina, Victoria and Layla.

The Face Team won: Mickie James, Kelly Kelly, Maria, And Michelle Mc CooL.

2.Then it was a Two on one Handicap Match:
Triple H against Coachman and William Regal.

Winner: Triple H

3.Then a tag team match for the Tag Team titles:

Cody Rhodes and Hardcore Holly vs Cade & Murdoch.

Winners: Cody Rhodes and Holly

4. Then another tag team match:

Santino and Carlito vs Brian Kendrik and Paul London.

Winners: Santino and Carlito, and it was weird becasue they ended up being friends.

5.Then a career ending match:
Umaga vs Ric Flair.

Winner: Ric Flair

6. Another Tag Team match:

Hbk and Jeff Hardy vs Randy Orton and Mr. Kennedy.

Winners: HBK and Jeff Hardy.

Answer 4

SANTA'S LITTLE HELPER MATCH: Melina, Jillian, Layla and Victoria vs. Mickie James, Kelly Kelly, Michelle McCool and Maria
Winners: Mickie James, Kelly Kelly, Michelle McCool and Maria

HHH vs. Coach and William Regal
Winner: HHH

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH: Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes vs. The redneck Whirling Dervish (Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch)
Winner: Rhodes and Holly

Ric Flair vs. Umaga
Winner Flair by count out.

SanWinner: Santino and Carlito @ 2:55 via pin
tino Marella and Carlito vs. London and Kendrick

Jeff Hardy © and HBK vs. Randy Orton © and Mr. Kennedy
Winners: HBK and Jeff hardy

Answer 5

Try WWE.com the'll have the results

Answer 6

I'll give you 10 points if you learn how to spell better.

Answer 7

Hulkamania is going run wild on you!!!!

Answer 8

i think you'd be happy if i said undertaker, so, undertaker!!!!!

Answer 9

The show opened with a recap of two weeks ago when Stephanie McMahon warned Vince McMahon about getting beat up on the 15-year show. They went to last week when Vince announced himself the greatest Raw superstar before getting beat up by Foley, Taker, and Austin.

Jim Ross introduced the show by talking about last week's 15-year anniversary show. Ross and Lawler talked about the big matches on the card tonight. Apparently the PPV last night didn't happen yet.

They started with divas in Santa's helpers outfits. Jillian Hall led out Layla, Melina, and Victoria for a big eight-diva match. Jillian wanted to give us a song first to promote her album on iTunes. Mickie James's music interrupted, then Mickie led out Kelly Kelly, Maria, and Michelle McCool.

1 -- KELLY KELLY & MARIA & MICHELLE McCOOL & MICKIE JAMES vs. JILLIAN HALL & MELINA & VICTORIA & LAYLA

Lots of screaming early on as the divas battled in their Christmas-themed outfits. Ross said last week's show was seen by over 6.0 million people. Michelle tagged in and Lawler talked about her date with Jamie Noble on this week's Smackdown. Michelle worked out of the heel corner and tagged out to Mickie, who came off the top with a splash on Victoria while maintaining the funky hat on her head. Mickie then dropped Victoria with a swinging DDT for the win.

WINNERS: Babyface divas in 4:00.

Afterward, a full brawl broke out. Lawler said he would be right back to help out. Ross kept him in line, then the babyfaces sent all the heels into each other to cleaned them from the ring. The babyface divas posed in the ring as Vince McMahon slowly limped toward the ring with no music. The fans booed as McMahon took his time getting into the ring. The divas bailed, then Vince took the mic with a scowl on his face. He said he was supposed to be celebrating one of his greatest creations last week, but there was no celebration. He was beat up, knocked out cold, and humiliated. Big pop from the audience. He said that while he was unconscious with beer covering him, everyone entered the ring to celebrate. Vince didn't understand how anyone could celebrate while he was KO'ed. He didn't get how everyone could enjoy his anguish. He said he's not an animal or a monster. No, that would be Batista and Big Daddy V.

Vince paused, then quietly said his feelings are hurt and his heart is broken. He said he's a human being. Good heat for this. Vince looked up to survey the audience. Suddenly, Jeff Hardy's music hit and the place exploded. Vince looked toward the stage with disdain while Hardy strolled out with a confident gait. Hardy entered the ring and slowly approached Vince, who waited a moment before muttering something. Hardy took the mic away from him, then said he can explain it like this: Vince is going to Iraq next week where the people partied when Sadaam Hussein was overthrown. Hardy said they don't want to hate on him, but Vince doesn't give them a choice. He said Vince doesn't give a damn about them, which is why they don't give a damn about him. Vince turned his back and bit his lip in thought. He choked back on tears before slowly lowering himself to the corner turnbuckles. He winced in pain as Hardy looked at him with new concern. They faded to commercial with Vince still wincing. Weird, but quite interesting to see where this is going.

[Q2]

[Commercial Break]

They returned with Vince McMahon still sitting in the corner. William Regal and a referee tried to talk to Vince, who didn't want to move or do anything. He continued to choke back on tears, then Triple H's music hit and the place exploded again. Hunter came out in jeans and a leather jacket dressed for a night on the town. He slowly entered the ring and looked down at Vince. He told Regal that he could handle this. Hunter got in close to Vince and called out his name. No response. He did Cena's "Can't see me" hand signal, but still nothing. Hunter made a proclamation at 8:21 p.m. CST: "Vince McMahon has officially flipped." He said he knows what Vince wants. Hunter sat down and put an arm around Vince to console him. He said, "I'm sorry." Hunter said he's sorry he came out on the show and made out his daughter, made jokes about Vince having sex with old, hairy men, and poured beer down on him with Vince's illegitimate son. Nice. My bad, he said.

Hunter told Vince to get out of the ring before they cancel the show. That got a laugh. Regal came back in the ring and said he has a better idea. He told Hunter to leave the instantly and give McMahon a moment of compassion. Hunter got right up and got in Regal's face. He threatened to have security throw Hunter out of the building, which Hunter smiled at the prospect of. Regal went back to Vince and asked if he likes that idea. Vince gave no reaction. He then tilted over to his side and pulled himself up to his feet. Vince grabbed the mic and muttered something. He channeled Delirious here and told Regal to get Coach. Hunter leaned in close and laughed. Vince didn't want security. Like Mr. Burns on the Simpsons, he told Regal to team with Coach against Hunter. Vince said he hopes something bad happens tonight. He said he hopes something bad happens to each and every one of the fans in the audience. He slowly pointed his finger around the building while Regal and Hunter stared each other down. Vince peered back down at the floor while Hunter looked at him like he was nuts. Ah, c'mon, how does something so intriguing lead to Coach in a wrestling ring?

[Commercial Break]

[Q3]

Hunter pulled off his jacket and waited in the ring while Coach and Regal unfurled their coats. Ross and Lawler said this might be the weirdest half-hour of Raw to start the show ever.

2 -- TRIPLE H vs. WILLIAM REGAL & THE COACH

This looked like some office workers getting drunk after work and fighting with a rough customer with funny facial hair in a bar. The match quickly moved to the floor where Regal slammed Hunter head-first into the ring steps. Regal continued to land left hand blows on Hunter before running into a big boot in the corner. Hunter then knocked the starch out of Coach's dress shirt before going after Regal. Coach stumbled around the ring while Regal went to the floor and grabbed some brass knucks. Hunter dropped Regal with a spinebuster, though, and posed to the crowd. Regal managed to slip the knucks to Coach behind Hunter's back, then Coach slowly looked up to find Hunter standing over him. Coach slowly took the knucks off and handed them to Hunter. He tried to explain himself, but Hunter bonked him on the head in Three Stooges style. Hunter then dropped Coach with the Pedigree in center ring. Hunter with the pin and the win.

WINNER: Hunter in 5:00. Well, the least damaging handicap victory in Hunter's career. Thank goodness it wasn't the tag division opposite HUnter. Regal put up a good fight here. The action was fine when it was between Hunter and Regal. The strangest opening two matches ever. I have no idea what the purpose of this is right now, but I'm at least intrigued to find out. (3/4)

Afterward, Hunter and Regal stared each other down. Ringside, Ross and Lawler talked about Chris Jericho seemingly having the WWE Title won last night until JBL interfered. They showed a video package and still photos from the title match. Jericho had Orton in the Walls of Jericho, but JBL ran in and kicked Jericho in the head to stop the match.

They showed a graphic with Jericho inviting JBL to Raw tonight for a confrontation.

[Commercial Break]

They recapped the tag title switch to Holly and Cody Rhodes on last week's show.

3 -- World tag champs CODY RHODES & HARDCORE HOLLY vs. CADE & MURDOCH -- Tag Title match

The former tag champs got their re-match and quickly went to work on Cody before Holly tagged in and ripped the flesh off Cody's chest with chops. Holly teased the Alabama Slam on Murdoch, but Cade broke it up and they landed a double-team kick to the face on Holly. Cade and Cody then battled, with Cody landing a running bulldog on Cade. Murdoch broke up the pin, leading to a brawl in the ring. Holly then took Murdoch to the floor and battled. In the ring, Cody landed a DDT on Cade for the pin and the win.

WINNERS: Cody & Holly in 3:00 to retain the tag titles. Basic tag match. Crowd was more into the action this week with the wrestlers not having to follow all kinds of nostalgia segments last week. (3/4*)

[Q4]

Ross and Lawler plugged HBK & Hardy vs. Randy Orton & Mr. Kennedy later tonight. They plugged Ric Flair's retirement angle and talked about Flair vs. Umaga.

[Commercial Break]

Ric Flair came out to dressed to wrestle. Ross put him over big, then Flair took the mic and said, "I repeat, I repeat, I will never retire." He said that even though Vince McMahon has put an ultimatum on him, he doesn't want to see me get hurt on his watch. Flair shouted, "Are you kidding me?" He said he doesn't get hurt. Flair said he's been in the business for 35 years and he loves the business. He put over the fans, then said he loves being the Nature Boy. Flair said he's sacrificed a lifetime to be who he is; walking away is not an option in his life. He said his entire family has sacrificed, as he's been the most selfish man alive trying to be Ric Flair. He said behind these curtains are men who he's traveled with for 30 years: Dusty, Arn, Barry Windham, Ricky Steamboat. But, he's also traveled with today's stars like Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Undertaker, and Batista. He said he cherishes their friendship and the memories they've created. Flair said it's up to him to give the fans what they've believed in. He said he has to be Ric Flair.

"I've got to be the Nature Boy!" he said. Flair said there are guys half his age in the locker room who believe in him. He said he respects each and every one of them because they are the future. Flair said he's not ready for the journey to take him to the second-half of his life. He said he has the human bulldozer, Umaga, tonight. Flair said that he knows if he loses, then it's all over. He promised that when he walks down the ramp, he's going to give the fans the best he's got. Flair said he wants everyone he faces to bring their A game because eh wants to beat the best every night. He said he has to be The Man. "I will not get beat in that ring without the fight of my life!" he said. "If I lose tonight, thank you," he said. Wow. Now that's a promo with a story to set up a pro wrestling match. Put that on a show to sell a PPV and you have people lining up to drop $40.

[Commercial Break]

[Q5 -- Second Hour]

4 -- RIC FLAIR vs. UMAGA

Flair did a quick strut when Umaga sent him off to the ropes. He then landed chops that Umaga purposefully didn't sell. Umaga then shoved Flair hard into the corner and landed a right hand blow. He shot Flair off to the ropes and landed a big foot to the face for a nearfall. Flair made a brief comeback at 3:00, but Umaga cut him off with a clothesline. Flair made another comeback with hard chops, but he ran into a Samoan Drop in center ring. Umaga went to work on Flair for some time, but there was a little anticipation in the air for when Flair would make his big comeback. Umaga went up top for a diving headbutt, but Flair moved out of the way. Umaga then knocked Flair to the outside and rammed him into the ringpost at 7:00. Suddenly, Umaga tried to whip Flair into the guardrail, but Flair reversed the whip and Umaga crashed through the guardrail. Flair then struggled to his feet and slid into the ring at a nine count. The ref then counted to ten with Umaga still out on the floor.

WINNER: Ric Flair in 8:00 via count out. Looks like the story of the retirement program is going to be Flair winning by the skin of his teeth so the wrestlers he beats don't look too bad for taking a loss to a near-60-year-old man. I'm fine with this finish. It's Flair simply being smart to win a match. (*3/4)

After the match, Flair took the mic and said one last thing. "Whoo!" He dropped the mic and left the ring. Lawler said Flair will never retire. Ross said somewhere, sometime, Flair will lose.

They showed Chris Jericho walking backstage with a bright shiner over his eye. He had a more-determined look on his face than we've seen since his return. Good to see.

[Commercial Break]

Ross hyped the Armageddon PPV last night. He thanked the viewers for joining them last night. Comcast Sucks. Chris Jericho's music hit and Jericho came out on stage in jeans and a t-shirt. He strolled to the ring and looked around the crowd before entering the ring. One of Jericho's stronger crowd receptions since returning. Jericho took the mic as the fans chanted, "Y-2-J". He said that last night, he beat Randy Orton, so he should be feeling pretty good about himself. But, he beat Orton by DQ which doesn't mean squat. Jericho asked for footage from last night when JBL KO'ed him with a big boot to end the title match.

Jericho said that he stands here tonight without a title belt, but with a whole lot of questions. He said he asked JBL to show up to answer some questions, but JBL didn't show up. Jericho said he's going to Smackdown this week, in that case. JBL then appeared on the videotron via satellite. Jericho laughed at that. JBL said he has too many responsibilities to deal with Jericho's silliness. He said there's no way he would come to...Buffalo. JBL said Jericho is very low on his list of priorities. Simple explanation is that Jericho put his hands on him last night. Jericho said guys ringside get beat up all the time, but they don't storm into the ring and attack someone during a match. JBL said he's not in the same category with lowly timekeepers and camera people ringside. He said Jericho needs to stop disrespecting him. Jericho said he's coming to Smackdown this week to beat an answer out of the crying baby, JBL.

JBL then said he talked to Vince McMahon last night and they decided Jericho will never get another title shot, and he won't be in the Royal Rumble match if he comes to Smackdown. Jericho looked dejected, then said that must be it. He said it must be all over. Jericho then challenged JBL's manhood. Jericho called him soft. He said he's lost his edge and become a fat cat. Jericho said JBL must have sold his balls on Wall Street. Great line. Jericho said JBL used to be in the category with Eddie, Batista, and Taker. Now he's categorized with O'Reilly, Hannity, Cavuto, Styles, and Cole. JBL pursed his lips in frustration. Jericho said JBL is no longer a wrestling god because he's irrelevant. He's a wrestling afterthought.

JBL said it's not enough for him to sit at the announce table and try to put over matches with guys who can't even lace his own boots, but now Jericho is questioning his toughness. JBL told Jericho to write it down: JBL is coming to Raw. He told Jericho to find a way to save Raw because he ran roughshod on Smackdown as the highest-rated champion in TV history. Or something like that. JBL closed that Jericho will soon find out that he is a wrestling god. JBL's music hit as Jericho and JBL went into a distant glare at each other.

JC: A strong segment. Jericho needed a few moments to get warmed up against JBL, but he really hit his stride in the closing remarks about JBL losing his edge and selling his manhood on Wall Street. JBL can hold his own with anyone on the mic, so this should be a great series of confrontations once Jericho knocks the rust off and gets back to cutting killer promos. JBL gets two hours of practice every week on Smackdown, so he's at a distinct advantage right now.

[Commercial Break]

[Q6]

Santino's music hit and I smiled. He came to the ring with Maria. They're doing a wrestling match with Santino. Ugh. No mic time for Santino, apparently. Double ugh. Carlito came out next and checked out Maria, which Santino didn't seem to notice. Kendrick and London came out as the opposition.

5 -- SANTINO MARELLA (w/Maria) & CARLITO vs. KENDRICK & LONDON

Santino and Carlito couldn't figure out who should start, so Santino firmly told Carlito to step off and let him start. Santino then walked into a hard slap to the face from Kendrick. London hopped in and they dropped Santino with a double hip toss. Lawler couldn't figure out how Santino is Maria's boyfriend. Carlito then took a tag and slammed London into the corner. Ross said Carlito was amazing last week against Jeff Hardy. Suddenly, London popped up to his feet and dropped Carlito with a huracanrana. Kendrick took a tag and came off the top with a cross body block on Carlito for a nearfall. London chased Santino around ringside, then Santino shoved Maria in the way. Kendrick was distracted in the ring, allowing Carlito to hit a back stabber on Kendrick for the win.

WINNERS: Santino & Carlito in 3:00. Pretty good action in a limited amount of time. Like I wrote about in the Torch Newsletter last week, I think it's time to split up Kendrick and London to let them pursue singles runs. WWE just isn't not doing anything with them as a tag team, so give them individual identifies and see if one or both can break out on Raw, SD, or ECW.

After the match, Santino took a mic. Yes! He said they are the new sensation. Santino said it's the first time for an Italian and a Colombian together. Carlito said he's Puerto Riccan. "Yes!" Santino said, not paying attention to Carlito. Santino said they're great teaming together - it's him and the guy who swaps spit with men who want to be cool. Oh wow. Ross and Lawler tried to correct Santino, but he just kept going. Santino then did a mock trumpet blowing, as if he were leading a parade in the ring. Carlito just looked at him as if he were nuts. Santino smiled it up. Maria did a curtsey. Ah, what a great Raw.

[Commercial Break]

Tomorrow night on ECW, it's C.M. Punk vs. MVP. Finally, a decent match with Punk.

Backstage, Randy Orton was interviewed by Todd Grisham. Orton quickly cut down Jericho, then said Jeff Hardy must be feeling pretty good after beating Triple H last night. Orton said that's no matter since he beat Hunter and many others like John Cena. Orton said Hardy might think winning the WWE Title is a dream come true, but beside being a legend killer, he's also a dream killer. Orton said Hardy will regret being against him when they meet in the tag match later in the show.

They went backstage where some guy on a headset talked to Ric Flair in the locker room area. Triple H walked in and headset guy bailed. Hunter told Flair to just keep bringing the Naitch every week. Suddenly, Vince McMahon strolled in with his jacket in his hand. He slapped Flair on the shoulder and got in real close to Flair. Vince told Flair that two weeks from tonight, Flair's career is on the line. Flair vs. Triple H. Hunter scowled. Flair didn't sell, but he wasn't happy. Vince's delivery was pitch perfect right here. "Happy New Year," Vince grumbled toward Hunter before looking back to Flair. Vince's eyebrows lifted with joy as he looked at the concern on their faces. So great when two distinct storylines come together for a confrontation. Flair's retirement vs. Hunter trying to regain his edge after losing to Jeff Hardy. That's a pro wrestling match.

[Commercial Break]

[Q8]

Jeff Hardy's music hit and he walked out for the main event tag match. Ross put in the plug for the New Year's Eve Raw that will feature Hunter vs. Flair with Flair's career possibly being over before the start of 2008. Shawn Michaels came out second and sported a cowboy hat. Mr. Kennedy came out for the heels and he sold a left hand injury from the match last night. Ross said that Michaels put over Kennedy when he talked to him after the match. A nice, subtle touch from Ross to help get Kennedy's heat back after taking the loss. Randy Orton came out last and slowly circled the ring before holding the WWE Title belt up in the ring.

6 -- IC champion JEFF HARDY & SHAWN MICHAELS vs. WWE champion RANDY ORTON & MR. KENNEDY

Hardy and Orton started things off for a title match preview at the Rumble. Orton had enough and tagged out to Kennedy. Hardy instantly went to work on Kennedy's injured hand and he landed a drop kick to the gut. Hardy hit a cross body block for a nearfall, then Orton tried to get himself some, but Hardy cleared him to the floor. Michaels cleared Kennedy to the floor. They landed dual planchas on the floor leading to the break.

[Commercial Break]

They returned with, shockingly, the heels in control. Hardy took a tag from Michaels, though, and missed with the Whisper in the Wind on Kennedy. Orton then took a tag and worked over Hardy with right hand blows. Hardy made a comeback with forearm blows, then Michaels took a hot tag and ran over Kennedy. Michaels yanked Orton into the ring and had control before Kennedy took his head off with a big clothesline at 7:00. Kennedy sat against the ropes and admired his work on Michaels. Nice build from Michaels leading to Kennedy taking the air out of the building. Kennedy and Orton went back to work on Michaels, who started selling a left knee injury.

[Q9 -- over-run]

Michaels fired back on Kennedy with a hard chop, then Kennedy fired back with stomps in the corner. He then charged Michaels for a running boot to the face that got more air than flesh, but Michaels sold it like a pro. Kennedy maintained his boot on Michaels's face for several moments for added effect. He made a cover in center ring, but Hardy broke up the count. Michaels then came up with a superkick attempt out of nowhere, but Kennedy avoided the move. Michaels fought him off, then made a hot tag to Hardy. Orton tagged in and Hardy dropped Orton in the corner turnbuckles. He fired up on Orton with clotheslines before nailing a lift-up pancake suplex. The action broke down in center ring and Michaels cleared Kennedy to the floor. Hardy measured Orton in center ring and went for the Twist of Fate, but Orton blocked and went for the RKO. Hardy blocked the RKO, though, and hit the Twist of Fate. Crowd was red-hot for the exchange. Hardy then went up top and nailed the Swanton Bomb on Orton. He made the cover for the win as the crowd exploded big for the finish.

Ross said you can't get any hotter than Jeff Hardy right now. Michaels returned to the ring and shook Hardy's hand before Hardy posed in the corner. The announcers recapped the finish to the match, then Michaels shook Hardy's hand again. Michaels pointed at Hardy to acknowledge his work in the match. Ross gave a final plug for the Tribute to the Troops show next week.

WINNERS: Michaels & Hardy in 13:00. Heck of a main event. Crowd was hot. Action was totally non-stop. Kennedy showed good fire. Everything clicked for the match, setting up Hardy's improbable run to the WWE Title.

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