2008 Cyber Sunday Results
The 2008 Cyber Sunday featured interactive matches, where fans voted on stipulations, referees, competitors, opponents and more! Five of the WWE's titles were on the line, grudge matches were held under brutal circumstances, and fans were able to vote for a winning diva Halloween costume..In addition, three WWE legends united in the ring! Here's a look at the full match-by-match results from Cyber Sunday, including the voting percentages and winners!
R-Truth vs. Shelton Benjamin
In a match considered a "dark match" which aired on WWE.com, the fans voted for rising star, R-Truth to face Shelton Benjamin for the US title. In the match, Shelton was able to back Truth into the corner, with R-Truth able to fight his way out. In the ring, Truth and Shelton began exchanging right hand punches, and Truth would hit a huge dropkick on the champ. After a corkscrew forearm, R-Truth climbed to the top rope with Shelton still down on the mat. Shelton was able to spring back up impressively, then run and jump onto the corner, where Truth then hit a missile dropkick. After just a two count by Truth, Benjamin countered R-Truth's offensive and stole a pinfall victory.
Winner: Shelton Benjamin wins via pinfall over R-Truth to retain the United States Championship.
Rey Mysterio vs. Kane
Fans voted as follows: No Holds Barred 39%, Falls Count Anywhere 35%, 2-Out Of 3 Falls 26%.
The first half of this encounter was a grueling and punishing contest for Rey Mysterio, as Kane bent and battered his body every which way. Kane used steel cables as well as vicious slams, backbreakers and submission holds to wear his smaller opponent down. Kane attempted to use a steel chair on Mysterio, but Mysterio began to mount his high-flying offense in the ring and avoided being beat down. A frustrated Kane than threw the steel steps into the ring and set them up in the corner, but a drop toe kick from Rey sent Kane face first into the steps! Mysterio then used the steel chair to hit Kane several times. Rey went for 619, but the Big Red Machine grabbed him in a chokeslam attempt. Rey was able to counter with the Hurricanrana! After a successful 619 and springboard splash off the ropes onto Kane, Rey took the winning pinfall!
Winner: Rey Mysterio wins via pinfall over Kane.
Evan Bourne vs. Matt Hardy
Fan voting was a landslide victory for Evan Bourne at 69%, with Mark Henry receiving 25% of votes, and Finlay only 6%.
The action became fast and furious as the high-flying newcomer Bourne and ECW Champ Matt Hardy went at it. Down the stretch, Bourne had several pinfall opportunities but the champ kept kicking out at 2. Bourne used the rope as a springboard to kick Hardy, and delivered other impressive kicks to the champ, but only had near falls. Bourne missed on a heel kick move, allowing Hardy to get him into a rollup for just a two count. Bourne connected on an impressive inverted DDT, then went to the top rope. Matt Hardy followed Bourne up the ropes, but Bourne fought him off, sending Matt down into the ring. Bourne went for his Shooting Starpress to end it, but Matt got out of the way, causing Bourne to crash to the mat. Matt delivered a kick to Bourne and went for Twist of Fate, with Bourne countering it into a backslide pinfall. Hardy escaped a two count, then quickly hit the Twist of Fate on Bourne to win it, retaining his title!
Winner: Matt Hardy wins via pinfall over Evan Bourne to retain the ECW title.
Cryme Tyme vs. The Miz & John Morrison
Cryme Tyme vs. The Miz & John Morrison - 38% , World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase CM Punk & Kofi Kingston - 35% and Jamie Noble & Mickie James vs. William Regal & Layla - 27%.
In this ongoing feud between ECW & Raw tag teams, the trash talking would be settled in the ring. After Miz and JTG battled for some time, John Morrison made a blind tag to his partner. JTG was able to knock Miz off the apron from a catapult move. Eventually, Shad made the tag in, making he and Morrison the legal wrestlers. Shad overwhelmed Morrison with power moves but could only get a two count on Morrison. Morrison countered out of Shad's move and tried for a pin, but had his feet on the ropes. JTG made a save from the outside to prevent Morrison's pin. The Miz confronted JTG on the outside, while Shad slammed Morrison inside. The Miz broke up the pinfall attempt, causing the ref to try to restore order to the match. As the ref was turning his attention to the other wrestlers, Miz hit a cheap shot on Shad. John Morrison followed with the Midnight Ride to get the three count victory for his team!
Winners: The Miz & John Morrison win via pinfall over Cryme Tyme.
Honky Tonk Man vs. Santino Marella
Fan voting for the Intercontinental title match was close: Honky Tonk Man - 35%, Roddy Piper - 34% and Goldust - 31%.
Prior to the match, Santino again revealed the Honk-a-Meter to let fans know he needed to hold the title for another year and 1 week to outdo Honky Tonk Man. As the fans' selection, Honky Tonk came to the ring told Santino he could hold the title for 10 years, but would never compare to him. Honky Tonk gave an Elvis-type dance, then asked Santino to show his own moves. Santino began to display lame dance moves, then sucker punched Honky Tonk man to the mat. The bell rang getting things underway as the two locked up. Honky Tonk displayed impressive offense to take control with a shoulder block off the ropes and putting Santino into headlocks. Beth Phoenix was at ringside and tripped Honky Tonk at one point. The ref saw this and called for the bell for a DQ, sending Santino into a frenzy!
After the bell, both Rowdy Roddy Piper and Goldust came to the ring. Beth Phoenix tried to intervene on behalf of Santino, but to no avail. Goldust used a takedown on Santino, then Piper hit him with a barrage of punches. Finally, Honky Tonk Man connected on his patented "Shake, Rattle N Roll". The 3 WWE legends held up each other's hands following the beatdown of Santino.
Winner: Honky Tonk Man defeats Santino Marella due to disqualification when Beth Phoenix interfered. Santino retains the Intercontinental title.
Big Show vs. Undertaker
Vickie Guerrero was pushed out to the ramp by Chavo Guerrero to announce the results: The Last Man Standing Match received 49% of votes, the I Quit Match had 42% of fan votes and the Knockout Match - 9% of total votes.
The Undertaker and Big Show displayed an all-out battle as they attempted to leave each other down for the 10 count. At one point, Undertaker hit a DDT on Big Show, then went for Old School by walking the ropes. Big Show grabbed Taker off the ropes, then chokeslammed him down. Undertaker was down for a 9 count and barely got up. Show connected on a right hand punch for another knockout, leaving Undertaker out cold. The count reached 8, and Undertaker sat up suddenly, then was up at 9. Show retrieved a steel chair from outside the ring and brought it into play, connecting on a chair shot to Undertaker. As Show reached down to pick Undertaker up, Undertaker wrapped up Big Show in a Gogoplata to choke Show. Undertaker released the hold, leaving Show down for the count, and Vickie Guerrero looking enraged at the top of the ramp.
Winner: Undertaker defeats Big Show in The Last Man Standing Match.
Winner: Mickie James is voted winner of the 2008 Halloween Costume Contest.
Jeff Hardy vs. Triple H
In the vote for Triple H's opponent, Jeff Hardy received the most fan votes at 57%, Jeff Hardy & Vladimir Kozlov received 38% and Vladimir Kozlov just 5% of votes.
In a spirited rematch from Unforgiven, Hardy gave it all he had once again. Triple H was able to apply a sleeper hold from behind, but Hardy escaped it to hit the Twist of Fate. After a 2 count, Hardy went to the top rope and connected on a Swanton Bomb. Sensing victory was close, Hardy tore off his shirt, went to the top rope and tried for another Swanton. This time, HHH put his legs up to block Hardy. Both men were down as the ref counted. As Jeff got to his feet, HHH went for a Pedigree, but Jeff countered it. Hardy then sent HHH to the outside, and jumped out of the ring onto him. Jeff revved the crowd up as he pushed HHH back into the ring. However, when Jeff re-entered, HHH was able to hit him with the Pedigree and capture the pinfall victory!
Winner: Triple H wins via pinfall over Jeff Hardy to retain the WWE title.
Batista vs. Chris Jericho
The fans chose all-time favorite, Stone Cold Steve Austin as special guest referee, with 74% of the votes. Shawn Michaels earned 22% and Randy Orton just 4% of the votes.
During this title match, Austin appeared to be calling things down the middle, but an arrogant Jericho crossed the line. At one point in the match, Austin gave the finger to Jericho when Y2J got into his face, sending a clear message. Batista accidentally plowed into Austin, knocking him out of the ring, after the Animal elbowed Y2J. Jericho quickly hit the Code Breaker on Batista, and went for a pin. Down to the ring came Shawn Michaels who made a very slow count just to irritate Y2J. Jericho got up and confronted Michaels, but the distraction caused Jericho to walk into a Spear from Batista. HBK went to give a quick count to Batista for the win, but JBL came to the ring and broke things up.
As Austin returned to the ring, it was Randy Orton who ran down and took out Stone Cold. Jericho then clocked Batista with the World Heavyweight belt and Orton began to count. Stone Cold was back in the ring and gave Orton the finger, then the Stone Cold Stunner! Austin went for the Stunner on Jericho as well, but Y2J eluded him. However, Batista was able to deliver a Spinebuster and then the Batista Bomb to defeat Y2J with a pinfall. Batista has won the World Heavyweight title again!
Winner: Batista wins via pinfall over Chris Jericho to become the new World Heavyweight champion.
A few huge surprises tonight at an interesting Cyber Sunday. First off, that Miz/Morrison vs. Cryme Tyme was able to edge out the World Tag team title match. Secondly, Batista's ability to defeat Chris Jericho in the main event. This may be setting up a future John Cena vs. Batista for the title scenario, as Cena's return is looming, and the two have only had one epic battle. Strange but true, anything can happen in the WWE Universe! Congrats to Batista, the new World Heavyweight title holder, and all of tonight's winners! Next stop, Monday Night Raw and next Pay Per View, Survivor Series!
R-Truth vs. Shelton Benjamin
US Championship Match
In a match considered a "dark match" which aired on WWE.com, the fans voted for rising star, R-Truth to face Shelton Benjamin for the US title. In the match, Shelton was able to back Truth into the corner, with R-Truth able to fight his way out. In the ring, Truth and Shelton began exchanging right hand punches, and Truth would hit a huge dropkick on the champ. After a corkscrew forearm, R-Truth climbed to the top rope with Shelton still down on the mat. Shelton was able to spring back up impressively, then run and jump onto the corner, where Truth then hit a missile dropkick. After just a two count by Truth, Benjamin countered R-Truth's offensive and stole a pinfall victory.Winner: Shelton Benjamin wins via pinfall over R-Truth to retain the United States Championship.
Rey Mysterio vs. Kane
No Holds Barred match
Fans voted as follows: No Holds Barred 39%, Falls Count Anywhere 35%, 2-Out Of 3 Falls 26%.The first half of this encounter was a grueling and punishing contest for Rey Mysterio, as Kane bent and battered his body every which way. Kane used steel cables as well as vicious slams, backbreakers and submission holds to wear his smaller opponent down. Kane attempted to use a steel chair on Mysterio, but Mysterio began to mount his high-flying offense in the ring and avoided being beat down. A frustrated Kane than threw the steel steps into the ring and set them up in the corner, but a drop toe kick from Rey sent Kane face first into the steps! Mysterio then used the steel chair to hit Kane several times. Rey went for 619, but the Big Red Machine grabbed him in a chokeslam attempt. Rey was able to counter with the Hurricanrana! After a successful 619 and springboard splash off the ropes onto Kane, Rey took the winning pinfall!
Winner: Rey Mysterio wins via pinfall over Kane.
Evan Bourne vs. Matt Hardy
ECW Title match
Fan voting was a landslide victory for Evan Bourne at 69%, with Mark Henry receiving 25% of votes, and Finlay only 6%.The action became fast and furious as the high-flying newcomer Bourne and ECW Champ Matt Hardy went at it. Down the stretch, Bourne had several pinfall opportunities but the champ kept kicking out at 2. Bourne used the rope as a springboard to kick Hardy, and delivered other impressive kicks to the champ, but only had near falls. Bourne missed on a heel kick move, allowing Hardy to get him into a rollup for just a two count. Bourne connected on an impressive inverted DDT, then went to the top rope. Matt Hardy followed Bourne up the ropes, but Bourne fought him off, sending Matt down into the ring. Bourne went for his Shooting Starpress to end it, but Matt got out of the way, causing Bourne to crash to the mat. Matt delivered a kick to Bourne and went for Twist of Fate, with Bourne countering it into a backslide pinfall. Hardy escaped a two count, then quickly hit the Twist of Fate on Bourne to win it, retaining his title!
Winner: Matt Hardy wins via pinfall over Evan Bourne to retain the ECW title.
Cryme Tyme vs. The Miz & John Morrison
Fans Choice Tag Team Match
Cryme Tyme vs. The Miz & John Morrison - 38% , World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase CM Punk & Kofi Kingston - 35% and Jamie Noble & Mickie James vs. William Regal & Layla - 27%.In this ongoing feud between ECW & Raw tag teams, the trash talking would be settled in the ring. After Miz and JTG battled for some time, John Morrison made a blind tag to his partner. JTG was able to knock Miz off the apron from a catapult move. Eventually, Shad made the tag in, making he and Morrison the legal wrestlers. Shad overwhelmed Morrison with power moves but could only get a two count on Morrison. Morrison countered out of Shad's move and tried for a pin, but had his feet on the ropes. JTG made a save from the outside to prevent Morrison's pin. The Miz confronted JTG on the outside, while Shad slammed Morrison inside. The Miz broke up the pinfall attempt, causing the ref to try to restore order to the match. As the ref was turning his attention to the other wrestlers, Miz hit a cheap shot on Shad. John Morrison followed with the Midnight Ride to get the three count victory for his team!
Winners: The Miz & John Morrison win via pinfall over Cryme Tyme.
Honky Tonk Man vs. Santino Marella
Intercontinental Title match
Fan voting for the Intercontinental title match was close: Honky Tonk Man - 35%, Roddy Piper - 34% and Goldust - 31%. Prior to the match, Santino again revealed the Honk-a-Meter to let fans know he needed to hold the title for another year and 1 week to outdo Honky Tonk Man. As the fans' selection, Honky Tonk came to the ring told Santino he could hold the title for 10 years, but would never compare to him. Honky Tonk gave an Elvis-type dance, then asked Santino to show his own moves. Santino began to display lame dance moves, then sucker punched Honky Tonk man to the mat. The bell rang getting things underway as the two locked up. Honky Tonk displayed impressive offense to take control with a shoulder block off the ropes and putting Santino into headlocks. Beth Phoenix was at ringside and tripped Honky Tonk at one point. The ref saw this and called for the bell for a DQ, sending Santino into a frenzy!
After the bell, both Rowdy Roddy Piper and Goldust came to the ring. Beth Phoenix tried to intervene on behalf of Santino, but to no avail. Goldust used a takedown on Santino, then Piper hit him with a barrage of punches. Finally, Honky Tonk Man connected on his patented "Shake, Rattle N Roll". The 3 WWE legends held up each other's hands following the beatdown of Santino.
Winner: Honky Tonk Man defeats Santino Marella due to disqualification when Beth Phoenix interfered. Santino retains the Intercontinental title.
Big Show vs. Undertaker
Last Man Standing Match
Vickie Guerrero was pushed out to the ramp by Chavo Guerrero to announce the results: The Last Man Standing Match received 49% of votes, the I Quit Match had 42% of fan votes and the Knockout Match - 9% of total votes.The Undertaker and Big Show displayed an all-out battle as they attempted to leave each other down for the 10 count. At one point, Undertaker hit a DDT on Big Show, then went for Old School by walking the ropes. Big Show grabbed Taker off the ropes, then chokeslammed him down. Undertaker was down for a 9 count and barely got up. Show connected on a right hand punch for another knockout, leaving Undertaker out cold. The count reached 8, and Undertaker sat up suddenly, then was up at 9. Show retrieved a steel chair from outside the ring and brought it into play, connecting on a chair shot to Undertaker. As Show reached down to pick Undertaker up, Undertaker wrapped up Big Show in a Gogoplata to choke Show. Undertaker released the hold, leaving Show down for the count, and Vickie Guerrero looking enraged at the top of the ramp.
Winner: Undertaker defeats Big Show in The Last Man Standing Match.
WWE Divas Halloween Costume Contest
Smackdown commentator Tazz came into the ring and introduced the divas, who came out all dressed in Halloween costumes. Tazz revealed Mickie James as the winner, who was dressed up as Lara Croft Tomb Raider. An all-out brawl broke out amongst all divas in he ring, with the face divas eventually clearing the ring to celebrate with Mickie James!Winner: Mickie James is voted winner of the 2008 Halloween Costume Contest.
Jeff Hardy vs. Triple H
WWE Title Match
In the vote for Triple H's opponent, Jeff Hardy received the most fan votes at 57%, Jeff Hardy & Vladimir Kozlov received 38% and Vladimir Kozlov just 5% of votes.In a spirited rematch from Unforgiven, Hardy gave it all he had once again. Triple H was able to apply a sleeper hold from behind, but Hardy escaped it to hit the Twist of Fate. After a 2 count, Hardy went to the top rope and connected on a Swanton Bomb. Sensing victory was close, Hardy tore off his shirt, went to the top rope and tried for another Swanton. This time, HHH put his legs up to block Hardy. Both men were down as the ref counted. As Jeff got to his feet, HHH went for a Pedigree, but Jeff countered it. Hardy then sent HHH to the outside, and jumped out of the ring onto him. Jeff revved the crowd up as he pushed HHH back into the ring. However, when Jeff re-entered, HHH was able to hit him with the Pedigree and capture the pinfall victory!
Winner: Triple H wins via pinfall over Jeff Hardy to retain the WWE title.
Batista vs. Chris Jericho
World Heavyweight Title Match
Special Guest Referee Austin
The fans chose all-time favorite, Stone Cold Steve Austin as special guest referee, with 74% of the votes. Shawn Michaels earned 22% and Randy Orton just 4% of the votes.During this title match, Austin appeared to be calling things down the middle, but an arrogant Jericho crossed the line. At one point in the match, Austin gave the finger to Jericho when Y2J got into his face, sending a clear message. Batista accidentally plowed into Austin, knocking him out of the ring, after the Animal elbowed Y2J. Jericho quickly hit the Code Breaker on Batista, and went for a pin. Down to the ring came Shawn Michaels who made a very slow count just to irritate Y2J. Jericho got up and confronted Michaels, but the distraction caused Jericho to walk into a Spear from Batista. HBK went to give a quick count to Batista for the win, but JBL came to the ring and broke things up.
As Austin returned to the ring, it was Randy Orton who ran down and took out Stone Cold. Jericho then clocked Batista with the World Heavyweight belt and Orton began to count. Stone Cold was back in the ring and gave Orton the finger, then the Stone Cold Stunner! Austin went for the Stunner on Jericho as well, but Y2J eluded him. However, Batista was able to deliver a Spinebuster and then the Batista Bomb to defeat Y2J with a pinfall. Batista has won the World Heavyweight title again!
Winner: Batista wins via pinfall over Chris Jericho to become the new World Heavyweight champion.
A few huge surprises tonight at an interesting Cyber Sunday. First off, that Miz/Morrison vs. Cryme Tyme was able to edge out the World Tag team title match. Secondly, Batista's ability to defeat Chris Jericho in the main event. This may be setting up a future John Cena vs. Batista for the title scenario, as Cena's return is looming, and the two have only had one epic battle. Strange but true, anything can happen in the WWE Universe! Congrats to Batista, the new World Heavyweight title holder, and all of tonight's winners! Next stop, Monday Night Raw and next Pay Per View, Survivor Series!
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