RAW Recap 4.30.07
RAW Recap 4.30.07:
John Cena seen walking backstage carrying his title belt on his shoulder. Cena came up to Vince McMahon who was carrying his newly won ECW title and a doo rag on his head. Vince began gloating about being the new Extreme champ and Cena told Vince ECW must stand for "Extremely Crazy White Guy". Just then Shawn Michaels walked up to the two men and got in Cena's face. HBK demanded a rematch. Vince said HBK would need to earn his title chance, if he wins tonight, he will get to face Cena for the title next week.
Edge vs. Orton - The 2 men stared each other down until Edge slapped Orton prompting the two to start going at it. Orton threw Edge off the ropes but Edge slid out of the ring causing Orton to chase him back in. Orton gained an advantage early, taking Edge down and kicking away at him. Orton used some punishing submission style holds as well as the ropes to choke Edge. As Edge stood up on the apron, Orton charged off the ropes and slammed into Edge, causing him to fly off the apron into the audience barrier.
Edge able to switch momentum when he was down as he grabbed Orton's shorts and pulled him into the corner, causing Orton's shoulder to hit the ring post. Edge ran off the ropes at Orton who was on the side apron. Edge crashed into Orton sending him crashing into the announcer's table, causing JR and King to stop commentary briefly. With Orton back in the ring, Edge started to kick away at Orton while down. At one point the 2 men climbed the corner turnbuckle area to fight, but edge punched Orton off. Edge tried to jump off the ropes at Orton, but Orton countered with a dropkick, causing both men to be down on the mat. Despite a neckbreaker on Edge, Orton only received a 2 count.
The 2 men continued to go at it, off the ropes flying into each other and crashing to the mat. Orton was bloodied at one point when Edge pulled Orton's leg off the corner rope, causing Orton to hit his forehead on the turnbuckle. As Edge managed to go for a Spear atttempt on Orton, Orton was able to leapfrog Edge. Edge flew into the corner of the ring. Orton went for a RKO attempt, but Edge pushed him torwards the ring corner. Orton turned to go back after Edge, but was then Speared and pinned for a 3 count. Edge left the ring with a bloody Randy Orton in it.
Todd Grisham interviewed Santino Morella, 29 years old from Italy. Grisham mentioned Santino moved to the US to train to become a wrestler, and now he is wearing the IC belt. Santino talked about how proud his family was to see him a champion and he doesn't want this dream to end. Santino said next week will be his first title defense.
Backstage commentary seen by RVD discussing the rise and fall and re-rise of ECW, and now the title belt being held by Vince. RVD would face Umaga later tonight due to his remarks.
Backstage Vince and Shane talking in an office. Vince told Shane to make sure Umaga beats the heck out of RVD tonight.
Maria interviewed Edge backstage who ripped the mic out of her hand. Edge said he was angry because HBK was granted another championship shot at Cena. Edge said he didn't lose the match last night, Orton did, and he just beat Orton in a match. Edge said he will re-insert himself into the championship picture whether anyone likes it or not.
Jeff Hardy vs. Johnny Nitro - Cade & Murdoch joined JR and King at ringside to comment on the match, and added they have the utmost respect for the Hardys after last night. Cade & Murdoch said they will have another shot and respect the concept of sportsmanship. Early on Nitro went for a pin after Hardy tried to drop on him off the ropes and Nitro kneed him. Nitro isolated Hardy in the corner punching away then tried to ran at him. Hardy moved causing Nitro to smash into the corner. Hardy then flew off the corner ropes onto Nitro with the Whisper in the Wind. Despite a brief retaliation from Nitro, the 2 climbed the ropes and began fighting. Hardy flipped Nitro over his back down to the mat, then landed a Swanton Bomb on Nitro to score a pinfall victory. Cade & Murdoch then grabbed the mic and congratulated Hardy for the win. They asked to just come into the ring and shake Jeff's hand. Cade & Murdoch got in the ring and offered handshakes, but Jeff backed out of the ring and up the ramp with his tag title.
RVD vs. Umaga - Shane came down to the ring and introduced Umaga as one of the big reasons Vince now holds the ECW title. Shane welcomed Umaga into the ring. Van Dam with an early start to the match tossing Umaga to the corner, then climbing the ropes. Umaga then pushed RVD off into the audience barrier. Umaga brought RVD back into the ring for more punishment. RVD tried to mount an attack off the ropes, but Umaga able to slam him down backwards. RVD able to climb Umaga's back at one point and slap a sleeper hold on the Samoan Bulldozer. Shane watched from outside the ring in amazement., as Umaga went down to the mat. Umaga able to get back to his feet and then dump RVD over the ropes and out of the ring. As Umaga came outside the ring, RVD jumped back onto Umaga's back and started the sleeper hold again. Umaga eventually able to send himself with RVD crashing into the steel steps.
RVD able to barely re-enter the ring at the count of 9. Umaga beatdown RVD some more then seated RVD in the corner. Umaga tried to run at him from the opposite side of the ring, but RVD able to move away causing Umaga to crash into the corner, hip first. RVD then able to land a barrage of moves including Rolling Thunder on Umaga. A failed RVD pin attempt and Umaga was back up. After Umaga ran at RVD in the corner and missed, RVD able to jump off the ropes and kick Umaga down. RVD climbed the ropes and did a Frog Star Splash, but Umaga grabbed RVD around the neck with 1 hand. Umaga stood up with RVD and rammed a thumb into RVD's neck. With RVD knocked to the mat, Umaga scored a pinfall victory. Shane got in the ring to congratulate him and then the 2 walked up the ramp to meet with Vince who was showing off his new ECW title.
Backstage, Ric Flair having a drink at a buffet table. Carlito came up to him with Torrie Wilson. Carlito apologized to Flair for his blowup last week, saying he caught him angry after losing to Khali. Carlito said to make up for things he got them a match tonight vs World's Greatest Tag team. Flair said this was Carlito's 1 chance to make up for things tonight. Flair left and Torrie asked Carlito if this was such a good idea. Carlito said something to Torrie in Spanish angrily and walked off.
Shawn Michaels vs. John Cena -
Shawn Michaels was announced for the title match between he and Cena. Shawn's music continued to play but no HBK showed up on the ramp. Just then the Titantron showed Shawn laying backstage in a corner, beat up. WWE officials rushed over to check on him as RAW went to commercial.
Back from break WWE officials and staff, along with John Cena and Val Venis were checking on Shawn Michaels' condition. Coach came up and accused John Cena of it. Cena grabbed Coach angrily and threw him up against the wall and stared him down before leaving. Vince came rushing up and demanded to know who did this. Coach said he didn't know so Vince told him to go find out. Vince told the officials looking at HBK that he wants him in the ring tonight.
Ric Flair & Carlito (w/Torrie Wilson) vs. The World's Greatest Tag Team - Flair started off early taking it to Haas, then tagging in Carlito so they could chop away at Haas' chest. Haas able to ram Carlito back to his partner's corner and tag in Shelton. Carlito able to turn things around and hammer away at Shelton, as well as fly at him off the ropes. Despite this. Shelton and Haas able to team up on Carlito and keep him on their side of the ring. Haas continued to punish Carlito in the middle of the ring with a Camel Clutch submission hold. Shelton and Haas continued to work well together with Haas kneeling on 1 knee, so Shelton could pick up Carlito and slam him onto the knee. Carlito able to counter a Shelton move attempt and slam Shelton 1st face into the mat, then crawled over to tag in Flair. Flair began to chop and punch away at Benjamin, then threw him off the ropes. When it looked like Flair had gained the upperhand for the match, Carlito blindsided him out of nowhere. Carlito dropped down on Flair and began to punch away at the legend. Flair able to rake Carlito in the eye, causing Carlito to roll out of the ring. Carlito started to retreat up the ramp, but Flair rolled out of the ring and ran after him. Flair attacked Carlito and began to punch away at him, taking the fight all the way up to the top of the ramp.
Back in the lockerroom, Coach seen with a WWE medical staff and Edge seen laying face down in a mess. A WWE referee ran in to talk to Coach. Coach asked the official what happened and who did this. Coach ordered the official to go get him Randy Orton.
Mr. Kennedy aka "Mr. Money in the Bank" came down to the ring, briefcase in hand. Mr. Kennedy grabbed the mic and assured the crowd he wasn't responsible for the attacks on HBK or Edge. Mr. Kennedy said he thinks the way Edge cashed in his Money in the Bank title shot to win the title was wrong, waiting for Cena to be decimated by 5 other men, before pinning him. Mr. Kennedy said he could have easily taken advantage last night in the aftermath of the Backlash title matches, and pinned someone to win the title. Mr. Kennedy said he's not like that and he will be upfront with the people about exactly when and where he will cash in for his title shot. Kennedy then announced that in 334 days he will officially cash in his title shot at Wrestlemania and become a new WWE champion.
Coach seen attending to a fallen Randy Orton in the lockerroom. Kenny Dykstra came in as well. Coach told Kenny to keep checking on Orton, as Coach left the locker room to find out who did this.
Coach came up to Vince in the back office area. Coach told Vince someone is trying to take out all their top superstars. Vince told Coach the best way to find out is to call Cena out to the ring, and then he and the fans will all come face to face with just who did this.
Mickie James & Candice Michelle vs. Melina and Victoria - early on Candice tried to capatalize off a missed dropkick by Melina and went for a pin. After the failed pin, Mickie James tagged in and began to punch away at Melina on the mat. The two girls began rolling around the ring on top of each other trading punches. Melina able to gain the advantage and tagged Victoria. Mickie able to kick Victoria off the arpon before she could enter the ring. Mickie then threw Melina back in the ring to start attacking her more. Victoria pulled Mickie's leg from outside the ring, and pulled Mickie out to attack her. The two girls began teaming up to assault Mickie James. Once Mickie finally escaped, she tagged in Candice. Candice tried for a pin after several movies on Victoria, but Melina ran in for the save. As Melina and Victoria then tried to perform a suplex on Candice, Mickie ran into the ring and kicked Melina in the stomach. Candice able to then roll up Victoria to score the pinfall victory.
Various commentary from the ECW Originals shown, expressing their outrage/disappointment in Vince McMahon winning the ECW title. Vince will appear on ECW tomorrow night on Sci-Fi to address the ECW originals.
John Cena arrived to the ring with a look of determination. Cena demanded the microphone so he could speak about the assaults on Edge, HBK and Orton. Cena said it seems someone is trying to make a statement and get the attention of the champ. Cena said whoever they are, he doesn't back down from any challenge, so "if you want some come get some". Cena threw the mic down, then tossed his hat to the crowd and ripped his shirt off. Cena waited in the ring angrily, demanding whoever it was to come down for the fight. After a brief wait, The Great Khali appeared and came strutting down the ramp. Cena ran out of the ring to start the attack, punching away at Khali. Khali grabbed Cena and threw him off the ropes outside of the ring. Khali then tossed Cena back into the ring. D Cena managed a slight attack trying to punch Khali and then bounce off the ropes into him. Cena gave a strong fight but Khali then clotheslined down Cena and continued to assault him around the ring. Cena was able to grab Khali's arm during the attack and hoist Khali up briefly on his shoulders, but Khali elbowed Cena in the face. Khali then picked up Cena with both hands around the neck and slammed Cena down to the mat. Khali picked up the WWE title and held it high up as he put one foot on a fallen Cena to mock a pin. Khali exited up the ramp with his arms raised high, as Cena lay knocked out in the ring.
John Cena seen walking backstage carrying his title belt on his shoulder. Cena came up to Vince McMahon who was carrying his newly won ECW title and a doo rag on his head. Vince began gloating about being the new Extreme champ and Cena told Vince ECW must stand for "Extremely Crazy White Guy". Just then Shawn Michaels walked up to the two men and got in Cena's face. HBK demanded a rematch. Vince said HBK would need to earn his title chance, if he wins tonight, he will get to face Cena for the title next week.
Edge vs. Orton - The 2 men stared each other down until Edge slapped Orton prompting the two to start going at it. Orton threw Edge off the ropes but Edge slid out of the ring causing Orton to chase him back in. Orton gained an advantage early, taking Edge down and kicking away at him. Orton used some punishing submission style holds as well as the ropes to choke Edge. As Edge stood up on the apron, Orton charged off the ropes and slammed into Edge, causing him to fly off the apron into the audience barrier.
Edge able to switch momentum when he was down as he grabbed Orton's shorts and pulled him into the corner, causing Orton's shoulder to hit the ring post. Edge ran off the ropes at Orton who was on the side apron. Edge crashed into Orton sending him crashing into the announcer's table, causing JR and King to stop commentary briefly. With Orton back in the ring, Edge started to kick away at Orton while down. At one point the 2 men climbed the corner turnbuckle area to fight, but edge punched Orton off. Edge tried to jump off the ropes at Orton, but Orton countered with a dropkick, causing both men to be down on the mat. Despite a neckbreaker on Edge, Orton only received a 2 count.
The 2 men continued to go at it, off the ropes flying into each other and crashing to the mat. Orton was bloodied at one point when Edge pulled Orton's leg off the corner rope, causing Orton to hit his forehead on the turnbuckle. As Edge managed to go for a Spear atttempt on Orton, Orton was able to leapfrog Edge. Edge flew into the corner of the ring. Orton went for a RKO attempt, but Edge pushed him torwards the ring corner. Orton turned to go back after Edge, but was then Speared and pinned for a 3 count. Edge left the ring with a bloody Randy Orton in it.
Todd Grisham interviewed Santino Morella, 29 years old from Italy. Grisham mentioned Santino moved to the US to train to become a wrestler, and now he is wearing the IC belt. Santino talked about how proud his family was to see him a champion and he doesn't want this dream to end. Santino said next week will be his first title defense.
Backstage commentary seen by RVD discussing the rise and fall and re-rise of ECW, and now the title belt being held by Vince. RVD would face Umaga later tonight due to his remarks.
Backstage Vince and Shane talking in an office. Vince told Shane to make sure Umaga beats the heck out of RVD tonight.
Maria interviewed Edge backstage who ripped the mic out of her hand. Edge said he was angry because HBK was granted another championship shot at Cena. Edge said he didn't lose the match last night, Orton did, and he just beat Orton in a match. Edge said he will re-insert himself into the championship picture whether anyone likes it or not.
Jeff Hardy vs. Johnny Nitro - Cade & Murdoch joined JR and King at ringside to comment on the match, and added they have the utmost respect for the Hardys after last night. Cade & Murdoch said they will have another shot and respect the concept of sportsmanship. Early on Nitro went for a pin after Hardy tried to drop on him off the ropes and Nitro kneed him. Nitro isolated Hardy in the corner punching away then tried to ran at him. Hardy moved causing Nitro to smash into the corner. Hardy then flew off the corner ropes onto Nitro with the Whisper in the Wind. Despite a brief retaliation from Nitro, the 2 climbed the ropes and began fighting. Hardy flipped Nitro over his back down to the mat, then landed a Swanton Bomb on Nitro to score a pinfall victory. Cade & Murdoch then grabbed the mic and congratulated Hardy for the win. They asked to just come into the ring and shake Jeff's hand. Cade & Murdoch got in the ring and offered handshakes, but Jeff backed out of the ring and up the ramp with his tag title.
RVD vs. Umaga - Shane came down to the ring and introduced Umaga as one of the big reasons Vince now holds the ECW title. Shane welcomed Umaga into the ring. Van Dam with an early start to the match tossing Umaga to the corner, then climbing the ropes. Umaga then pushed RVD off into the audience barrier. Umaga brought RVD back into the ring for more punishment. RVD tried to mount an attack off the ropes, but Umaga able to slam him down backwards. RVD able to climb Umaga's back at one point and slap a sleeper hold on the Samoan Bulldozer. Shane watched from outside the ring in amazement., as Umaga went down to the mat. Umaga able to get back to his feet and then dump RVD over the ropes and out of the ring. As Umaga came outside the ring, RVD jumped back onto Umaga's back and started the sleeper hold again. Umaga eventually able to send himself with RVD crashing into the steel steps.
RVD able to barely re-enter the ring at the count of 9. Umaga beatdown RVD some more then seated RVD in the corner. Umaga tried to run at him from the opposite side of the ring, but RVD able to move away causing Umaga to crash into the corner, hip first. RVD then able to land a barrage of moves including Rolling Thunder on Umaga. A failed RVD pin attempt and Umaga was back up. After Umaga ran at RVD in the corner and missed, RVD able to jump off the ropes and kick Umaga down. RVD climbed the ropes and did a Frog Star Splash, but Umaga grabbed RVD around the neck with 1 hand. Umaga stood up with RVD and rammed a thumb into RVD's neck. With RVD knocked to the mat, Umaga scored a pinfall victory. Shane got in the ring to congratulate him and then the 2 walked up the ramp to meet with Vince who was showing off his new ECW title.
Backstage, Ric Flair having a drink at a buffet table. Carlito came up to him with Torrie Wilson. Carlito apologized to Flair for his blowup last week, saying he caught him angry after losing to Khali. Carlito said to make up for things he got them a match tonight vs World's Greatest Tag team. Flair said this was Carlito's 1 chance to make up for things tonight. Flair left and Torrie asked Carlito if this was such a good idea. Carlito said something to Torrie in Spanish angrily and walked off.
Shawn Michaels vs. John Cena -
Shawn Michaels was announced for the title match between he and Cena. Shawn's music continued to play but no HBK showed up on the ramp. Just then the Titantron showed Shawn laying backstage in a corner, beat up. WWE officials rushed over to check on him as RAW went to commercial.
Back from break WWE officials and staff, along with John Cena and Val Venis were checking on Shawn Michaels' condition. Coach came up and accused John Cena of it. Cena grabbed Coach angrily and threw him up against the wall and stared him down before leaving. Vince came rushing up and demanded to know who did this. Coach said he didn't know so Vince told him to go find out. Vince told the officials looking at HBK that he wants him in the ring tonight.
Ric Flair & Carlito (w/Torrie Wilson) vs. The World's Greatest Tag Team - Flair started off early taking it to Haas, then tagging in Carlito so they could chop away at Haas' chest. Haas able to ram Carlito back to his partner's corner and tag in Shelton. Carlito able to turn things around and hammer away at Shelton, as well as fly at him off the ropes. Despite this. Shelton and Haas able to team up on Carlito and keep him on their side of the ring. Haas continued to punish Carlito in the middle of the ring with a Camel Clutch submission hold. Shelton and Haas continued to work well together with Haas kneeling on 1 knee, so Shelton could pick up Carlito and slam him onto the knee. Carlito able to counter a Shelton move attempt and slam Shelton 1st face into the mat, then crawled over to tag in Flair. Flair began to chop and punch away at Benjamin, then threw him off the ropes. When it looked like Flair had gained the upperhand for the match, Carlito blindsided him out of nowhere. Carlito dropped down on Flair and began to punch away at the legend. Flair able to rake Carlito in the eye, causing Carlito to roll out of the ring. Carlito started to retreat up the ramp, but Flair rolled out of the ring and ran after him. Flair attacked Carlito and began to punch away at him, taking the fight all the way up to the top of the ramp.
Back in the lockerroom, Coach seen with a WWE medical staff and Edge seen laying face down in a mess. A WWE referee ran in to talk to Coach. Coach asked the official what happened and who did this. Coach ordered the official to go get him Randy Orton.
Mr. Kennedy aka "Mr. Money in the Bank" came down to the ring, briefcase in hand. Mr. Kennedy grabbed the mic and assured the crowd he wasn't responsible for the attacks on HBK or Edge. Mr. Kennedy said he thinks the way Edge cashed in his Money in the Bank title shot to win the title was wrong, waiting for Cena to be decimated by 5 other men, before pinning him. Mr. Kennedy said he could have easily taken advantage last night in the aftermath of the Backlash title matches, and pinned someone to win the title. Mr. Kennedy said he's not like that and he will be upfront with the people about exactly when and where he will cash in for his title shot. Kennedy then announced that in 334 days he will officially cash in his title shot at Wrestlemania and become a new WWE champion.
Coach seen attending to a fallen Randy Orton in the lockerroom. Kenny Dykstra came in as well. Coach told Kenny to keep checking on Orton, as Coach left the locker room to find out who did this.
Coach came up to Vince in the back office area. Coach told Vince someone is trying to take out all their top superstars. Vince told Coach the best way to find out is to call Cena out to the ring, and then he and the fans will all come face to face with just who did this.
Mickie James & Candice Michelle vs. Melina and Victoria - early on Candice tried to capatalize off a missed dropkick by Melina and went for a pin. After the failed pin, Mickie James tagged in and began to punch away at Melina on the mat. The two girls began rolling around the ring on top of each other trading punches. Melina able to gain the advantage and tagged Victoria. Mickie able to kick Victoria off the arpon before she could enter the ring. Mickie then threw Melina back in the ring to start attacking her more. Victoria pulled Mickie's leg from outside the ring, and pulled Mickie out to attack her. The two girls began teaming up to assault Mickie James. Once Mickie finally escaped, she tagged in Candice. Candice tried for a pin after several movies on Victoria, but Melina ran in for the save. As Melina and Victoria then tried to perform a suplex on Candice, Mickie ran into the ring and kicked Melina in the stomach. Candice able to then roll up Victoria to score the pinfall victory.
Various commentary from the ECW Originals shown, expressing their outrage/disappointment in Vince McMahon winning the ECW title. Vince will appear on ECW tomorrow night on Sci-Fi to address the ECW originals.
John Cena arrived to the ring with a look of determination. Cena demanded the microphone so he could speak about the assaults on Edge, HBK and Orton. Cena said it seems someone is trying to make a statement and get the attention of the champ. Cena said whoever they are, he doesn't back down from any challenge, so "if you want some come get some". Cena threw the mic down, then tossed his hat to the crowd and ripped his shirt off. Cena waited in the ring angrily, demanding whoever it was to come down for the fight. After a brief wait, The Great Khali appeared and came strutting down the ramp. Cena ran out of the ring to start the attack, punching away at Khali. Khali grabbed Cena and threw him off the ropes outside of the ring. Khali then tossed Cena back into the ring. D Cena managed a slight attack trying to punch Khali and then bounce off the ropes into him. Cena gave a strong fight but Khali then clotheslined down Cena and continued to assault him around the ring. Cena was able to grab Khali's arm during the attack and hoist Khali up briefly on his shoulders, but Khali elbowed Cena in the face. Khali then picked up Cena with both hands around the neck and slammed Cena down to the mat. Khali picked up the WWE title and held it high up as he put one foot on a fallen Cena to mock a pin. Khali exited up the ramp with his arms raised high, as Cena lay knocked out in the ring.
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