WWE: Summerslam Onwards: Raw #2 Posted!

Finlay vs Chris Benoit vs Joey Mercury vs Sabu
The show kicked off with the new RAW superstars from Smackdown battling in a fatal fourway match. This match was important, as each new RAW member wanted to leave a good impression. After some intense action, Sabu scored the win by pinning Finlay after a triple jump moonsault.
Winner: Sabu

New Smackdown Superstars
Mr. McMahon came out and announced the following superstars have gone from RAW to Smackdown: Shelton Benjamin, RVD, Chris Masters, and Viscera.

Sabu's Challenge
Sabu talked on the mic about how disgusted he was with Mick Foley turning his back on ECW, and how he had never had a chance to get his hands on him. He then challenged Foley to a Barbed Wire Match at Unforgiven.

HBK's New Ally
HBK came out and demanded to know why Triple H turned on him. HHH came to the ramp and told him it was because he decided he has bigger and better things to gun for than making the fans happy with DX. Triple H brought out Carlito, and announced that a new Evolution was upon the WWE, and him and Carlito rushed the ring. HBK was getting beaten down, but Randy Orton made the save. Orton proceeded to tell Triple H he had unfinished businesswith him.

Edge vs Val Venis
Edge and Venis actually matched quite evenly, but Edge hit a superplex on Venis druing an attempt at The Money Shot. Edge set up for the spear, but Venis moved! Edge went into the ring post! Venis pulled Edge out, and delivered a suplex. Val Venis went for the Money Shot and Hit it! 1... 2... 3!
Winner: Val Venis
Venis stands in shock at what he has just done. Edge starts to get up, and low blows Venis. Edge continues the assault until Chris Benoit makes the save. Edge flees, and him and Benoit stare at each other.

IC Title - Johnny Nitro vs Kane
Johnny Nitro tried everything he could think of, but a furious Kane was out for revenge. Kane destroyed Nitro with 3 chokeslams in a row, and pinned him to become the new IC Champion.
Winner: Kane

Unforgiven Challenge Accepted
Kane did a promo in the ring, stating he would be the most dominant, toughest IC Champion ever seen. He challenged anyone that thought they were tough enough to beat him to a match at Unforgiven. Finlay came out and accepted. He said he loved to fight, and that the big red machine couldn't handle Finlay.

John Cena vs Umaga
Cena and Umaga battled it out in a non-title match. Umaga dominated early, but Cena dodged the running butt bump in the corner. When Umaga limped into the center of the ring, Cena got him with a drop toehold, and locked in the STFU. Umaga tapped out, ending his undefeated streak.
Winner: john Cena

Cena's Unforgiven Opponent Revealed Next week!
Vince McMahon appeared on the titan-tron and announced that John Cena's opponent for the WWE Championship at Unforgiven would be announced next week, and that Cena would team up with Val Venis in a handicap match against the person. And also, if Val Venis managed to score a pinfall against the opponent in the match, that Venis would be added to the title match.

End of RAW

Daivari is Angry
The show begins with Daivari in the ring. He starts whining about how it isn't fair that Khali is gone, and that he should still be with him. Smackdown! General Manager Theodore Long comes out to the ring, and informs Daivari that if he wants to remain with Khali so badly, so be it. Theordore Long fires Daivari.

US Championship - Ken Kennedy vs Hardcore Holly
In their first match since last years No Mercy, Kennedy put his title on the line against Hardcore Holly. Hardcore looked good in his first major match back, but Kennedy looked ten times better. Hardcore Holly set Kennedy up for the Alabama Slam, but Kennedy dropped behind him and rolled him up for the 3 count and the victory.
Winner: Ken Kennedy

Viscera Wants The Title
After Kennedy won, new Smackdown! Superstar Viscera came out to the ring. But instead of his pajamas, he was dressed in his old Ministry attire. He said playtime was over, and that the badass Viscera was back. He challenged Kennedy to a US title match next week, to which Kennedy accepted, saying he'd have no problem beating a fatass like Viscera. Viscera took Kennedy down with a right hand, and delivered a big splash.

William Regal vs Tatanka
William Regal was in the zone tonight. Regal took control, working on the left leg of Tatanka. The referee was knocked down, and William Regal went outside of the ring and grabbed a steel chair.. Regal hit Tatanka with 4 vicious chairshots, and then threw the chair out of the ring. The referee then got up, and Regal pinned Tatanka to take the win.
Winner: William Regal

Kurt Angle Speaks About his actions at Summerslam
Kurt Angle addressed the fans about his attack on Hulk Hogan at Summerslam. He said that there could only be one true american hero, and that Hulk Hogan was old news.

Hulk Hogan vs Kurt Angle at No Mercy Official
Theodore Long appeared on the titantron. He said that Hulk Hogan phoned him, and asked for a match with Angle at No Mercy, which he had granted immediately. Furthermore, Kurt Angle would be banned from the arena next week, as Hulk Hogan would make a guest appearance on Smackdown in a match against Chris Masters!

Hardy Boyz vs Mexicools - If Mexicools Win, they are added to the tag title match at No Mercy.
The reunion of the Mexicools against the reunion of the Hardyz. Jeff Hardy and Super Crazy went at it with lots of high flying moves, but the match wouldn't end fairly. Paul London and Brian Kendrick ran in and attacked both teams, making the match a No Contest. The Pitbulls came out and also attacked The Hardyz and Mexicools.The Pitbulls attacked the Hooliganz, who fled.
No Contest

Tag Title Match Next Week
Theodore Long announced that next week, the belts would be on the line in a Tag Team Turmoil match, with the four teams just seen, and two others added. Funaki & Scotty 2 Hotty, as well as Sylvester Terkay & Elijah Burke.

World Championship - Booker T vs Rey Mysterio
Booker T came to the ring in his old attire, without "The King" gimmick, and also strangely without his wife Sharmell. Booker T wore Mysterio down for a very long time, until Mysterio manged to duck a clothesline and hit a cross body. Mysterio hit a springboard moonsault, and then a drop toehold sending Booker T into the ropes. 619! Cover. 1. . .2. . . 3! Mysterio wins it!
Winner: Rey Mysterio

Vince McMahon makes an appearance
Mr.McMahon started by saying his roster changes were good, and that after No Mercy, before Survivor Series, that the two big champions would switch shows, bringing the World Title to RAW and the WWE Title to Smackdown. \
He the nannounced that on RAW this monday, there would be a contract signing between Edge & Chris Benoit for their now added match at Unforgiven, due to their interaction last week. The match between them would be a Weapon of Choice Match. He closed by thanking the fans for tuning in, and left.

Number 1 Contender's Match for No Mercy
Batista vs Bobby Lashley
These two genetic freaks of wrestlers collided, with the winner going on to face the World Champion at No Mercy. Batista and lashley started shoving the other down in turns, and then the two bulls had a test of strength, with Batista kicking Lashley down in the stomach. Batista lifted up Lashley, slamming him down in a Spinebuster. Batista signaled for the Batista Bomb, wanting to get the match done quickly. Bobby Lashley reversed the move,and went for the Dominator. Batista blocked it, and clotheslined Lashley down. Batista signaled for the Batista bomb again.

Who Turned Off the Lights?
Lashley had just stood up, but before Batista could deliver the Batista bomb, the lights went out. After about half a minute, they came back on, and Batista was laying on the mat, out cold. Bobby Lashley shrugged and made the cover, getting the win.
Winner: Bobby Lashley

End of Show

Joey Mercury vs Charlie Haas
Haas started off with an armbar, and after a minute or two, Mercury spun out of it, locking in an armbar of his own. But Haas's technical mastery easily allowed him to flip Mercury to the mat, and he locked in a triangle choke. Mercury was close to the ropes, and he managed to grab one. Mercury then hit a dropkcik. for most of the match, Mercury maintained control, but a powerbomb attempt was reversed into a Haas of Pain. Mercury tapped out.
Winner: Charlie Haas

MNM Meets
Joey Mercury is shown backstage after his match. Johnny Nitro and Melina come up to him. Johnny Nitro tells Mercury he'll never get anywhere near the IC belt, because he was always the worst member of the team. Nitro told Mercury that the tag team held him down. Nitro finished by telling Mercury to watch his performance tonight and see how much better he is.

Johnny Nitro vs Matt Striker
Johnny Nitro dominated Striker, giving forearm after forearm, and backing him up into the corner, pounding away at him. He caught Striker with a Super Kick, but before he could do anything else, Joey Mercury ran out and entered the ring, knocking Nitro down, beating on him.
Winner by DQ: Johnny Nitro

Mercury Makes a Point
Joey Mercury continued the beatdown on Johnny Nitro until Nitro finally managed to escape. Him and Melina walked up the ramp, and Mercury stood in the ring, yelling at them.

Handicap Match Tonight
Kane was shown in Mr.McMahons office, and Mr.McMahon looked pleased. He told Kane that he had decided to put The Spirit Squad against him in a 5 on 1 handicap match later tonight. It would be hardcore rules. Vince said that if Kane lost, he would have to face Kenny for the Intercontinental Championship at Unforgiven, in a lumberjack match where the rest of the squad would be the lumberjacks. Kane asked Mr.McMahon why he was doing this, and Mr. McMahon said it was because he felt like it. Vince said to hurry up because that match was next.

Handicap Hardcore Match
Kane vs The Spirit Squad
Kane started off by knocking all embers of the SS down over and over, but Kenny slipped outside tje ring and grabbed two chairs. He threw one in the ring, which Mitch grabbed. The two of them started attacking Kane with the chairs, and Johnny, Nicky, and Mikey stomped on Kane. Everything looked bleak for Kane, until someone showed up to aid him. Umaga! Umaga knocked down Mitch and Kenny, and grabbed a chair. Kane got up and grabbed the other chair. They destroyed the Spirit Squad, and Kane pinned Johnny for the win.
Winner: Kane

True Intentions Revealed
Kane was celebrating, and Umaga came behind him and delivered the Samoan Spike! Kane fell to the ground, holding his neck. Armando got on the mic and told everyone that he had met with Mr.McMahon earlier, and Vince has said if Kane survived the Spirit Squad, Umaga could have the chance at Kane at Unforgiven. So they took action instead of depending on a broken down machine.

#1 Contendership to the Tag Team Championships
Highlanders vs Finlay & Carlito
It started with Carlito being suprised by the toughness of Rory McCallister, but he adjusted and beat Rory down. He went and tagged in Finlay, the man he had been paired with. Finlay went to work on Rory. Finlay taked to Carlito for a few seconds, and then tagged him in. After Carlito was in, he grabbed Finlay's shilleleigh. The referee grabbed and started yelling at Carlito, his back turned on Rory. Finlay went to the apron and brought out Little Bastard. Little Bastard ran in the ring, and instead of going after Rory, it began to hump Carlito's leg. Carlito managed to throw off little Bastard, but Rory quickly rolled him up for the 3 count.
Winners: Highlanders

That's Not Cool
After the match, Carlito went over the Finlay, who had just picked up his shilleleigh. Carlito yelled at Finlay about how the Little Bastard cost them the match, and how Finlay was nothing much a stupid irishman. Finlay smashed the shilleleigh over Carlito's head, and muttered "That was cool". Finlay left the ring.

Sabu's on!
Mick Foley appeared on the titantron. He acknowledged Sabu's challenge for a Barbed Wire Match at Unforgiven with two words: You're on!

Contract Signing
Edge and Benoit each signed a contract for Their Weapon of Choice Match at Unforgiven. What would happen is that on the contract each wrestler would put one weapon down when they sign, and those two weapons are the only available weapons to use during their match. Edge chose a steel chair. Chris Benoit chose a garbage can. Meaning those types of weapons are available to be used at Unforgiven.

John Cena & Val Venis vs Undertaker
Yes, that is correct. Undertaker has jumped ship to RAW and will challenge John Cena, and possibly Val Venis as well at Unforgiven for the WWE Championship. Both Venis and Cena were suprised, and Venis started the match with the deadman. Undertaker manhandled venis for a good ten minutes. Venis finally managed to tag in John Cena, who knocked Undertaker down with a clothesline. Cena went for his five knuckle shuffle, but as he dusted off his shoulder, Undertaker sat up. Cena kicked him, and went for the move again. Same result. Undertaker got up and went for a big boot. Cena ducked, and hit Undertaker with an FU!

Val Venis signaled for Cena to tag him in so he could make the ocver. John Cena walked over to Venis, but instead of tagging him, punched him off the apron! Cena turned back around to find The Undertaker already back on his feet. Undertaker grabbed Cena by the throat. Chokeslam! 1. . . 2. . . 3!
Winner: Undertaker

End of rAW