2008 No Mercy Results
2008 WWE No Mercy Results are now here. The Pay-Per-View has officially ended with several great title defenses, grudge matches and much more. Triple H, Chris Jericho, Matt Hardy and Beth Phoenix all had their respective titles on the line tonight. Who won and lost? Let's review the match by match recaps and results from tonight's big WWE event!
Mark Henry vs. Matt Hardy
For weeks, Mark Henry had taunted ECW Champ Matt Hardy, stating that Hardy never officially beat him for the ECW title. At No Mercy, Hardy put his title on the line against the World's Strongest Man. In this match, the action got fast and furious towards the finish! Mark Henry attempted to squash Matt Hardy under his weight, but Matt moved out of the way. Henry tried to slam Matt into the corner, but Matt was able to elbow his way out, then hit the Side Effect. After a near fall on Mark Henry, Matt went to finish him with the Twist of Fate. Henry countered the move and delivered a huge splash onto Matt. Despite all of the attempts by the World's Strongest Man, the ECW champ Matt Hardy kicked out of a pinfall, then surprised Henry with the Twist of Fate to pin him!
Winner: Matt Hardy defeats Mark Henry via pinfall to retain the ECW title.
Candice Michelle vs. Beth Phoenix
Beth Phoenix put Candice out of action months ago, during their matchup on Raw where Candice suffered a broken clavicle. Candice was back on Raw several weeks ago and immediately given #1 Contender Status amongst WWE Divas to face Beth Phoenix at No Mercy.
In tonight's Women's title match, Beth was able to hold on to her title despite a near loss thanks to boyfriend, Santino Marella. At one point in the match, The Glamazon countered a Russian leg sweep and went to the top rope. Candice was able to get up off the mat, then shake the rope, causing Beth to lose balance and become hung up. This allowed Candice to deliver a drop kick to the back of Beth's head. Just as Candice pinned Beth, Santino pulled Phoenix outside the ring. Candice delivered a dropkick to Santino through the ropes. Beth managed to get Candice to the outside, then knocked her down and tossed her into the ring. Santino almost cost Beth the match when his arm was stuck in the ropes. Beth was able to hold on as she hit her vicious finisher on Candice and scores the pinfall victory.
Winner: Beth Phoenix wins via pinfall over Candice Michelle to retain the WWE Women's title.
During the match, Kane repeatedly worked to wear down Mysterio and tear his mask off in the process. Mysterio held on to keep the mask on his face as he fought back. The two superstars were both on the outside and the ref proceeded with a double countout. Both men were able to re-enter the ring, with Mysterio gaining momentum. Mysterio jumped off the top rope delivering a splash on Kane, but only could get the 2 count on Kane. Mysterio climbed to the top rope but Kane delivered a right hand to his jaw, then went for a pin. Mysterio kicked out at 2 1/2. Kane then whipped Mysterio into the ropes but Rey moved away. As Kane stumbled to the ropes, Mysterio was able to hit a 619 to the back of Kane's leg. With Kane slightly stunned on the outside, Rey went for a baseball slide into him. Rey continued his momentum as he went for a dive onto Kane from the ropes. However, Kane had a steel chair from nearby and smashed it into Rey. The ref promptly called for the DQ giving Rey the victory!
Winner: Rey Mysterio wins due to disqualification of Kane.
Batista vs. JBL
The two superstars from Raw both claimed they deserved the top spot as #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight title. To settle things fairly, GM Adamle set up a match between the two at No Mercy, with the winner getting that title shot.
JBL attempted to wear down the Animal with a submission hold from behind. Batista got to his feet and did a back body drop. With both men down on the mat, the ref started his double count. JBL and Batista got to their feet to exchange punches in the center of the ring. Batista hit a quick clothesline on JBL, then whipped him to the corner for a body splash. With Batista in control, he went for a spear attempt but JBL blocked it. Batista recovered to hit a Spinebuster then the trademark Batista Bomb, followed by the pinfall. Batista will now challenge for the World Heavyweight title.
Winner: Batista wins via pinfall over JBL to become #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight title.
Undertaker attempted to go Old School against the giant Big Show at one point, but Show grabbed Taker and delivered a vicious chokeslam off the rope. As Big Show awaited the Undertaker to get back to his feet, Taker suddenly grabbed Show by the throat. Big Show responded by grabbing Undertaker around the throat as well. Show tried for another Chokeslam, but this time the Deadman countered it and hit a DDT. Undertaker had a near pinfall, and eventually both men got back to their feet.
The superstars wound up fighting in the corner of the ring, where Undertaker landed repeated punches on Show. The referee instructed Undertaker to back out of the corner. The momentary distraction allowed Show to grab Undertaker and smash him face first into an exposed steel since the turnbuckle cover was off. Big Show delivered a huge right hand to Undertaker sending him to the mat, then delivered a knockout hit to the back of Taker's head. Referee Charles Robinson called for the bell giving Big Show a knockout victory.
Winner: Big Show defeats Undertaker when the referee called for the bell due to a knockout.
Jeff Hardy vs. Triple H
Triple H has been on a roll since arriving to Smackdown, as he successfully defended his WWE title against Great Khali, then outlasted his opponents in a Championship Scramble. Despite this, Jeff Hardy was a second away from capturing a winning pinfall at the Scramble, so Jeff won a Fatal Fourway on Smackdown to get the title shot at No Mercy.
In a great back and forth contest, both The Game and The Enigma put on a great show in the ring! At one point, HHH was able to hit the Spinebuster on Jeff and waited for him to stand back up. As Jeff got up, HHH went for the Pedigree, but Jeff was able to counter it sending Triple H to the corner of the ring. Jeff hit Whisper in the Wind from there, but only a two count pin. Hardy then tore off his shirt and went to the top rope for a Swanton Bomb, but missed. Again HHH kicked Hardy and went for the Pedigree. This time, Jeff countered with Twist of Fate and a pinfall. However, Triple H smartly reversed the pin and stole the three count to retain his WWE title!
Winner: Triple H wins via pinfall over Jeff Hardy to retain the WWE title.
Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho
These two superstars have been feuding for months in all sorts of matches involving blood and injury. Tonight they faced off for one of the biggest prizes in WWE, the World Heavyweight title. Not only that, but it was under the match Shawn Michaels requested, the all-time classic Ladder match.
In tonight's final match at No Mercy, once again Y2J and HBK put it all on the line as they tried to be first to climb the ladder and grab the belt. At one moment, Y2J was able to pin Shawn Michaels underneath the ladder. However, as Jericho climbed the ladder HBK was able to push it over causing Jericho to fall to the outside. Jericho seemed to legitimately hurt his knee at this point in the match, clutching at it in pain. With Jericho on the outside and the ref checking his condition, HBK began to climb the ladder. Jericho was able to get into the ring at the last moment to make a save, preventing HBK from grabbing the belt.
From here, Jericho got Michaels tangled in the ropes, then began climbing the ladder. HBK got free and began to climb the other side. The two battled on the top of the ladder, and Jericho fell upside down, getting caught in the rungs. All of a sudden his sidekick, Lance Cade rushes to the ring. Michaels jumps off the ladder at Cade and hits him with Sweet Chin Music. Meanwhile, Y2J is back at the top of the ladder and clutching for the belt. Michaels furiously rushes up the other side, and both men grabbed for the belt at once. All of a sudden, Jericho pushed Micheals off the ladder, causing him to hit the mat. Y2J grabbed the World Heavyweight belt and retained his championship, despite what looks like a serious injury.
Winner: Chris Jericho wins the Ladder Match over Shawn Michaels to retain the World Heavyweight Championship.
No title changes tonight as everything stays in tact. Some great matches and entertainment with all of the current champions holding on for the wins. Mysterio also saved his face literally, while Undertaker seemed to be put out of comission by the Big Show. Stay tuned for Monday Night Raw at 9PM EST on USA Monday evening, as it will be full of reprecussions and fallout from tonight's event!
WWE No Mercy Results 2008
Mark Henry vs. Matt Hardy
ECW Title Match
For weeks, Mark Henry had taunted ECW Champ Matt Hardy, stating that Hardy never officially beat him for the ECW title. At No Mercy, Hardy put his title on the line against the World's Strongest Man. In this match, the action got fast and furious towards the finish! Mark Henry attempted to squash Matt Hardy under his weight, but Matt moved out of the way. Henry tried to slam Matt into the corner, but Matt was able to elbow his way out, then hit the Side Effect. After a near fall on Mark Henry, Matt went to finish him with the Twist of Fate. Henry countered the move and delivered a huge splash onto Matt. Despite all of the attempts by the World's Strongest Man, the ECW champ Matt Hardy kicked out of a pinfall, then surprised Henry with the Twist of Fate to pin him! Winner: Matt Hardy defeats Mark Henry via pinfall to retain the ECW title.
Candice Michelle vs. Beth Phoenix
WWE Women's Title Match
Beth Phoenix put Candice out of action months ago, during their matchup on Raw where Candice suffered a broken clavicle. Candice was back on Raw several weeks ago and immediately given #1 Contender Status amongst WWE Divas to face Beth Phoenix at No Mercy.In tonight's Women's title match, Beth was able to hold on to her title despite a near loss thanks to boyfriend, Santino Marella. At one point in the match, The Glamazon countered a Russian leg sweep and went to the top rope. Candice was able to get up off the mat, then shake the rope, causing Beth to lose balance and become hung up. This allowed Candice to deliver a drop kick to the back of Beth's head. Just as Candice pinned Beth, Santino pulled Phoenix outside the ring. Candice delivered a dropkick to Santino through the ropes. Beth managed to get Candice to the outside, then knocked her down and tossed her into the ring. Santino almost cost Beth the match when his arm was stuck in the ropes. Beth was able to hold on as she hit her vicious finisher on Candice and scores the pinfall victory.
Winner: Beth Phoenix wins via pinfall over Candice Michelle to retain the WWE Women's title.
Rey Mysterio vs. Kane
For the past few months, WWE Superstar Kane has been terrorizing the Raw roster, specifically Rey Mysterio and Evan Bourne. Kane had a burlap sack containing a Rey Mysterio mask and claimed he had crushed Rey's soul. However, Rey returned to action and went after Kane to continue their feud. In this contest, Rey Mysterio had the added stipulation that if he lost, he would have to remove his mask.During the match, Kane repeatedly worked to wear down Mysterio and tear his mask off in the process. Mysterio held on to keep the mask on his face as he fought back. The two superstars were both on the outside and the ref proceeded with a double countout. Both men were able to re-enter the ring, with Mysterio gaining momentum. Mysterio jumped off the top rope delivering a splash on Kane, but only could get the 2 count on Kane. Mysterio climbed to the top rope but Kane delivered a right hand to his jaw, then went for a pin. Mysterio kicked out at 2 1/2. Kane then whipped Mysterio into the ropes but Rey moved away. As Kane stumbled to the ropes, Mysterio was able to hit a 619 to the back of Kane's leg. With Kane slightly stunned on the outside, Rey went for a baseball slide into him. Rey continued his momentum as he went for a dive onto Kane from the ropes. However, Kane had a steel chair from nearby and smashed it into Rey. The ref promptly called for the DQ giving Rey the victory!
Winner: Rey Mysterio wins due to disqualification of Kane.
Batista vs. JBL
#1 Contender Match
The two superstars from Raw both claimed they deserved the top spot as #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight title. To settle things fairly, GM Adamle set up a match between the two at No Mercy, with the winner getting that title shot.JBL attempted to wear down the Animal with a submission hold from behind. Batista got to his feet and did a back body drop. With both men down on the mat, the ref started his double count. JBL and Batista got to their feet to exchange punches in the center of the ring. Batista hit a quick clothesline on JBL, then whipped him to the corner for a body splash. With Batista in control, he went for a spear attempt but JBL blocked it. Batista recovered to hit a Spinebuster then the trademark Batista Bomb, followed by the pinfall. Batista will now challenge for the World Heavyweight title.
Winner: Batista wins via pinfall over JBL to become #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight title.
Undertaker vs. Big Show
At the last Pay-Per-View, Unforgiven, Undertaker attempted to claim Vickie Guerrero's soul for her past sins against him. However, Big Show was in the ring and ambushed Undertaker, then beat him down. Over the following weeks, Undertaker began to stalk La Familia and eventually took out Vickie Guerrero over a week ago.Undertaker attempted to go Old School against the giant Big Show at one point, but Show grabbed Taker and delivered a vicious chokeslam off the rope. As Big Show awaited the Undertaker to get back to his feet, Taker suddenly grabbed Show by the throat. Big Show responded by grabbing Undertaker around the throat as well. Show tried for another Chokeslam, but this time the Deadman countered it and hit a DDT. Undertaker had a near pinfall, and eventually both men got back to their feet.
The superstars wound up fighting in the corner of the ring, where Undertaker landed repeated punches on Show. The referee instructed Undertaker to back out of the corner. The momentary distraction allowed Show to grab Undertaker and smash him face first into an exposed steel since the turnbuckle cover was off. Big Show delivered a huge right hand to Undertaker sending him to the mat, then delivered a knockout hit to the back of Taker's head. Referee Charles Robinson called for the bell giving Big Show a knockout victory.
Winner: Big Show defeats Undertaker when the referee called for the bell due to a knockout.
Jeff Hardy vs. Triple H
WWE Title Match
Triple H has been on a roll since arriving to Smackdown, as he successfully defended his WWE title against Great Khali, then outlasted his opponents in a Championship Scramble. Despite this, Jeff Hardy was a second away from capturing a winning pinfall at the Scramble, so Jeff won a Fatal Fourway on Smackdown to get the title shot at No Mercy.In a great back and forth contest, both The Game and The Enigma put on a great show in the ring! At one point, HHH was able to hit the Spinebuster on Jeff and waited for him to stand back up. As Jeff got up, HHH went for the Pedigree, but Jeff was able to counter it sending Triple H to the corner of the ring. Jeff hit Whisper in the Wind from there, but only a two count pin. Hardy then tore off his shirt and went to the top rope for a Swanton Bomb, but missed. Again HHH kicked Hardy and went for the Pedigree. This time, Jeff countered with Twist of Fate and a pinfall. However, Triple H smartly reversed the pin and stole the three count to retain his WWE title!
Winner: Triple H wins via pinfall over Jeff Hardy to retain the WWE title.
Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho
World Heavyweight Title
Ladder Match
These two superstars have been feuding for months in all sorts of matches involving blood and injury. Tonight they faced off for one of the biggest prizes in WWE, the World Heavyweight title. Not only that, but it was under the match Shawn Michaels requested, the all-time classic Ladder match.In tonight's final match at No Mercy, once again Y2J and HBK put it all on the line as they tried to be first to climb the ladder and grab the belt. At one moment, Y2J was able to pin Shawn Michaels underneath the ladder. However, as Jericho climbed the ladder HBK was able to push it over causing Jericho to fall to the outside. Jericho seemed to legitimately hurt his knee at this point in the match, clutching at it in pain. With Jericho on the outside and the ref checking his condition, HBK began to climb the ladder. Jericho was able to get into the ring at the last moment to make a save, preventing HBK from grabbing the belt.
From here, Jericho got Michaels tangled in the ropes, then began climbing the ladder. HBK got free and began to climb the other side. The two battled on the top of the ladder, and Jericho fell upside down, getting caught in the rungs. All of a sudden his sidekick, Lance Cade rushes to the ring. Michaels jumps off the ladder at Cade and hits him with Sweet Chin Music. Meanwhile, Y2J is back at the top of the ladder and clutching for the belt. Michaels furiously rushes up the other side, and both men grabbed for the belt at once. All of a sudden, Jericho pushed Micheals off the ladder, causing him to hit the mat. Y2J grabbed the World Heavyweight belt and retained his championship, despite what looks like a serious injury.
Winner: Chris Jericho wins the Ladder Match over Shawn Michaels to retain the World Heavyweight Championship.
No title changes tonight as everything stays in tact. Some great matches and entertainment with all of the current champions holding on for the wins. Mysterio also saved his face literally, while Undertaker seemed to be put out of comission by the Big Show. Stay tuned for Monday Night Raw at 9PM EST on USA Monday evening, as it will be full of reprecussions and fallout from tonight's event!
Labels: Chris Jericho, Jeff Hardy, Kane, Mark Henry, Matt Hardy, No Mercy, PPV Recaps, Rey Mysterio, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, WWE PPV's, WWE Title
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