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Post by Patriot174 on Jul 5, 2008 12:24:02 GMT -5
 Punk vs. the World
July 7, 2008
After seeing the WWE Championship move to SmackDown, and failing to win a World Championship back to Raw at Night of Champions, Monday nights once again have a World Title. CM Punk cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase to challenge and defeat Edge, bringing the World Heavyweight Championship to Raw and even going on to defend it in the same night against JBL. Though Raw suffered a dearth of World Titles for a period, there is no lack of former World Champions, eager to end the Straightedge Superstar’s title reign, including John Cena, Batista and JBL. Which of these men will step forward in search of gold, and will Punk be able to hold them off?
Though Raw is no longer lacking a World Title, there is a conspicuous absence on the program in the form of Mr. McMahon. The WWE Chairman was injured at the end of the June 23 Raw when the set collapsed and he was buried underneath a ton of lighting equipment. His son, Shane McMahon addressed the WWE Universe on Monday, but opted to keep his father’s condition a private matter. Are Mr. McMahon’s injuries worse than originally thought? And how will Raw function in the vacuum left by the incapacitated Chairman?
Proving that his Night of Champions win over Chris Jericho was no fluke, new Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston successfully defended his title in a rematch against Y2J. With the Jamaican Superstar being such a new member of the Raw roster, will he be able to maintain the gold around his waist?
A bitter Jericho blamed his Night of Champions loss on Shawn Michaels for interfering in the match, and even challenged HBK to a match at The Great American Bash in just three weeks, asking the injured Superstar to have an answer on Raw next week. We’ve seen explosive interactions between HBK and Y2J in recent weeks — what will their confrontation on next week’s Raw have in store?
One of Raw’s most exciting draftees was Rey Mysterio, who had been on SmackDown for his entire WWE career. On Monday, the Master of the 619 was interrupted by Santino Marella as he was greeting the Raw audience. The Italian Superstar belittled the Ultimate Underdog, prompting Mysterio to attack Marella and break out the 619. Santino Marella has shown that he isn’t one to let an insult go, and Rey Mysterio has never been known to back down from a fight — how will the Italian Superstar retaliate against the former World Champion?
For the answers to these questions and more, make sure to watch Raw on Monday nights at 9/8 CT only on USA Network.
- WWE.com |
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Post by instant classic on Jul 5, 2008 12:25:11 GMT -5
No thanks.
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Post by Controversial Maverick PUNK on Jul 5, 2008 12:28:40 GMT -5
I expect nothing less than a lengthy promo from Punk - and he better get some fireworks on entrance, this week..
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Post by revolution on Jul 5, 2008 18:11:21 GMT -5
When will we have a damn GM?
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Post by livewire on Jul 5, 2008 20:32:41 GMT -5
i'd like to see a GM too.. just make Flair the GM already and get it over with
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Post by Gore on Jul 5, 2008 22:53:59 GMT -5
I like how they're trying to make it as if HBK is hurt and won't be able to wrestle, yet they encourage you to check out the pics from South America where he wrestled and looked just fine.
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Post by Byron F'N Saxton Fan on Jul 6, 2008 1:58:40 GMT -5
I expect nothing less than a lengthy promo from Punk - and he better get some fireworks on entrance, this week.. If he was to ever get pyro when he slapped his wrist together(X shape) there would be a huge X that pops up behind him as he walks to the ring. |
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Post by Johnny on Jul 6, 2008 10:19:10 GMT -5
I am looking forward to Raw... A CM Punk promo would me great, aslong as they don't limit him with it, but they will...  |
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Post by tnafan4life on Jul 6, 2008 13:35:25 GMT -5
Hopefully this is a good as last week. I've enjoyed it the past couple of shows so hopefully they can keep it up. I would assume
JBL/Cena/Punk for GAB
Kofi vs. Jericho for the IC title or Jericho/Cade vs. Kofi/Shawn will be added to GAB.
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Post by ppk101 on Jul 6, 2008 14:13:28 GMT -5
Looking forward to Raw tomorrow. I like the whole not having a GM deal now that Vince isn't in the picture, because it makes things seem more unpredictable that way.
I'm hoping for a Punk promo where he can show what he can do on the mic.
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Post by King Silva on Jul 6, 2008 16:39:41 GMT -5
Hopefully Layla El debutes on Raw against Mickie..
Too bad Mickie is the only active face on Raw..
They should put her in a handicapped match!
I love her but that would be cool to see her against a 2 person combo of Katie/Layla/Beth/Jillian..
I wonder when Candice will return.
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Post by tommyglamm on Jul 6, 2008 21:41:44 GMT -5
not watching RAW til Punk loses the title. Well that was too far, whenever hes on ill change the channel.
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Post by Controversial Maverick PUNK on Jul 7, 2008 0:36:15 GMT -5
^^ Your loss..
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Post by instant classic on Jul 7, 2008 10:34:21 GMT -5
Eric B. for GM  |
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Post by khalicantwrestle on Jul 7, 2008 11:09:47 GMT -5
Nice avatar PATRIOT_RS.174, hope she is back early.
GAB Punk vs JBL vs Cena
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Post by Groundswell on Jul 7, 2008 12:49:39 GMT -5
Eric B. for GM I wouldn't complain. |
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Post by khalicantwrestle on Jul 7, 2008 13:07:40 GMT -5
Eric B.Ric Flair for GM Fixed |
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Post by chrishustle on Jul 7, 2008 13:27:47 GMT -5
i hope HBK beats jericho's ass tonight cause i cant take another moment of him overselling that eye injury
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Post by Edge618 on Jul 7, 2008 14:16:56 GMT -5
Tonight's Raw should be good, but dont tune in expecting better than last week, thats near impossible. But i expect Cena vs JBL vs Punk for GAB to be added.
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Post by BOOKER_T on Jul 7, 2008 15:39:07 GMT -5
I'm really looking forward to tonights raw.
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