Raw Recap 06.08.08

Raw Recap from Oakland, CA:

Raw opened with Vince McMahon coming to the top of the ramp. Vince welcomed everyone to McMahon's Million Dollar Mania and had the million dollars brought out. Vince revealed the contest password as "WWE Universe" and said the 1st winner will come after the next match. Mr. Kennedy made his way to the ring for the opening match.

Paul Burchill vs. Mr. Kennedy

Burchill came to the ring with his sister Katie Lea. Burchill was able to escape a Mic Check attempt by Kennedy and looked to be in control. Kennedy was able to gain the upperhand as he yanked Burchill towards him then hit the Mic Check for the pinfall victory.

After Kennedy's win, Katie Lea got into the ring and slapped Kennedy. Kennedy turned to go after her, but Burchill hit him from behind, knocking Kennedy to the mat.

Winner: Mr. Kennedy wins via pinfall over Paul Burchill.

After the match, Mr. McMahon repeatedly dialed up the first winner for the money giveaway. The caller won $200,000 for giving the correct password.

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Beth Phoenix vs. Mickie James

After a seesaw match, Mickie went to the corner ropes and was able to land on Beth then pulled her legs for the pinfall. Beth got up after the loss and hammered Mickie down. Melina came to the ring and attacked, eventually slamming Beth face first ot the mat from the corner.

Winner: Mickie James wins via pinfall over Beth Phoenix.

Mr. McMahon gave away the night's second cash prize of $75, 000.

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Raw Rewind showed John Cena's victory over Jeff Hardy on last week's show. Cena now moves on as #1 contender to face Triple H at Night of Champions.

Cena and HHH stood face to face backstage and hyped their match which is in 3 weeks. Cena was about to bring up beating HHH at Wrestlemania 22 but HHH interrupted to say he's the champ now. Cena and HHH wished each other luck with their matches tonight.

Mr. McMahon had CHarlie Haas at the top of the ramp to help with the next giveaway. Vince dialed the next person 3 times but couldn't reach them. Vince awarded a prize of $50,000 cash, but told Charlie Haas if he kisses a diva he'll give the winner $100,000. Maria was brought onto the top of the ramp and Haas gave her a kiss. Vince had another diva brought out, except this time it was Mae Young. Mae kissed Charlie until he almost passed out on the ramp. Mae continued to kiss Charlie and tackle him.

Backstage, JBL said "you people don't deserve Mr. McMahon's money", JBL added that John Cena deserves everything he's about to give him.

JBL vs. John Cena

Triple H came to the commentator's table prior to the match to observe Cena in action. It was announced there will be a Million Dollar Mania press conference Thursday in NYC.

During the match, JBL came to the outside to confront HHH. HHH told JBL that Cena has a stronger desire to be champ than JBL does. JBL tried to wear Cena down in the ring using a submission hold and a boot to the face. Cena made a comeback, eventually slamming JBL down to the mat, then delivering Five Knuckle Shuffle. JBL was able to escape the FU attempt, and both men hit the mat. JBL went to the outside and pulled apart the commentator's table as if he was going to use it. With Cena still laying in the ring, JBL re-entered. JBL went over to Cena, but Cena was playing possum. Cena grabbed JBL and rolled him up for a pin to win it. After Cena's win, Triple H got up on the commentators table and held up his WWE title. Cena went over and got on the table as well. HHH hopped off the table after the staredown, then tripped Cena, causing him to fall back. Triple H exited up the ramp with his WWE title.

Winner: John Cena wins via pinfall over JBL.

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Mr. McMahon gave away the next prize of $98,000 to a lucky Raw viewer.

Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel

Jericho had Shawn Michaels as his special guest on the Highlight Reel. Y2J introduced Michaels as his childhood idol, a mentor and now a new friend. Jericho told Michaels he's proud of his efforts from the Stretcher match at One Night Stand. Michaels asked Jericho if he had a question for him. HBK said technically the only person he lied to was Y2J about faking the knee injury. Jericho said it seems the WWE fans would rather boo him, an honest man, and cheer for HBK's "fast ones". Y2J asked HBK how he became such a lying, cheating, pathetic worm. Jericho didn't even give HBK time to answer before punching him. The two went down to the mat fighting. HBK seemed to gain an advantage and shoved Jericho to the corner. As HBK charged him, Jericho delivered a low blow kick which dropped Michaels. Michaels tried to get up and Y2J shoved him. Jericho stood Michaels up, then smashed him face first into the Highlight Reel flat screen TV. Michaels was left down in the ring as Jericho walked up the ramp angrily.

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Cody Rhodes & Hardcore Holly vs. Snitsky & Umaga

In the matchup, the tag team champs were pushed past their limits. The Samoan Bulldozer was able to catch Cody Rhodes with a sideslam. With Hardcore Holly still knocked out in the corner, Umaga delivered the Samoan Spike to Rhodes, then took the pin.

As Hardcore Holly helped Rhodes in the ring, Ted Dibiase Jr. came to the ramp. Dibiase reminded the tag champs that he'll be choosing a partner to face them at Night of Champions. Dibiase said ever since his announcement, Rhodes & Holly haven't seemed to be on the same page. Dibiase told them their time as champions is running out and the moment he becomes a title holder will be "priceless".

Winners: Snitsky & Umaga win via pinfall over Rhodes & Holly.

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Video package shown about WWE & their efforts with the Make a Wish foundation. John Cena and Rey Mysterio were amongst the wrestlers shown giving their time to the organizaiton.

A sing-off went down between Trevor Murdoch & Jillian Hall in the ring. Trevor got the crowd clapping then started to sing a country tune. Jillian interrupted and said everyone's there to hear her sing tonight. Jillian began to sing in her screeching voice. Mr. McMahon thanked Jillian, interrupting her. Vince gave away the next cash prize of only $2 to the winner. Vince called another Raw viewer and awarded them $200,000.

Cryme Tyme vs. Santino & Carlito

Prior to the match highlights were shown of Cousin Sal beating Santino on Smackdown last Friday. After the match, Jimmy Kimmel booked Sal in his next match against Big Show. Sal was heard getting beat up backstage by Show.

In the match, Big Chad landed a powerslam on Santino Marella. Carlito ran in to break p the pinfall. Carlito then tried to toss JTG over the top rope. JTG laned on his feet on the side apron and began to dance, causing Carlito to rush at him. JTG pulled the top rope down causing Carlito to spill out of the ring. As JTG worked on Carlito outside, Big Chad was able to slam Santino to the mat for the pinfall.

Winners: Cryme Tyme wins via pinfall over Carlito & Santino.

Mr. McMahon called Cryme Tyme up to the ramp for the next giveaway. The Raw viewer won $51,998 for giving the correct password. Vince & Cryme Tyme gave a "Money Money" chant with the crowd to the winner. Vince said the final winner tonight will get $250,000.

Jeff Hardy vs. Triple H

John Cena joined JR & Lawler at the commentators table for the main event.

In a hardfought match, Hardy and HHH went at it, eventually spilling outside the ring. Triple H went over and tossed Hardy right onto Cena. As Hardy crashed down, Cena fell back in his chair near the crowd barrier. Triple H took Hardy and quickly tossed him back into the ring as the ref counted. As the Game went to re-enter from the apron, Cena grabbed HHH and pulled him down to the outside. With HHH down, the ref continued the countout, eventually giving Hardy the win. Triple H staggered to his feet after the loss and faced Cena. The two were about to go at it, but Jeff Hardy launched himself over the top rope and crashed onto them.

Winner: Jeff Hardy wins via countout over Triple H.

Mr. McMahon gave away the night's final cash prize of $250,000 to a lucky viewer who gave the "WWE Universe" password. Vince said he'll give away another total of $1 million on next week's show. To register for the contest, everyone can head over to WWE.com then watch Raw for the special password.