WWE RAW Results - Roman Reigns vs. Sheamus, Vince McMahon and Stephanie

Roman Reigns took on Sheamus for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
Reigns defeated Sheamus.
But of course that wasnt the real story.
The real story was Vince McMahon, Roman Reigns and Stephanie.
I watch all this and think it's all been done before with Vince and Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H and Daniel Bryan.
Really nothing new.
The only real takeaway from this whole segment to me was that now Reigns will be defending his WWE World Heavyweight Championship in the Royal Rumble match and that this will be the first time that the WWE World Heavyweight Championship has been on the line in the Royal Rumble since 1992.

Seth Rollins, Stephanie, Triple H and Roman Reigns

On WWE Raw Monday night, Roman Reigns interrupted Triple H and Stephanie McMahon so he could get in the face of WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins.
Video below.....

The Dudley Boyz Return to the WWE

While we all know that Bubba Ray Dudley made his return to the WWE at the 2015 Royal Rumble as the third entry, we wondered if they would "feed us more".
Well last night on Raw, they did as the Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray AND D-Von) officially returned to WWE.
Fireworks, the music hit and there they were.
They attacked the New Day and gave Xavier Woods a Dudley Death Drop through a table.
And it was announced that the Dudley Boyz will be back full time on WWE working both television and WWE live events.

Booker T and Sharmell

Remember this?
King Booker and Queen Sharmell. 
Good Times.

Summer Slam 2009

SummerSlam dates all the way back to August 29, 1988 at the Madison Square Garden in New York.
This years SummerSlam is the 22nd one and will have wrestlers from Raw, SmackDown, and ECW.
So far there are only two announced matches on the card.....
Randy Orton versus John Cena for the WWE Championship, and Chris Jericho and Big Show will be defending their Unified Tag-Team championships against Cryme Tyme.
Tickets for SummerSlam PPV have been on sale since February 13, 2009 and they are almost sold out (They may be sold out by the time I post this).
Hey, it only took them 5 months to sell out.
::AHEM::

The WWE will be holding the first ever SummerSlam Axxess, a fan convention like WrestleMania's WrestleMania Axxess.
The event will be held at Nokia Plaza in L.A. Live from August 22 to August 23.
And as a special treat, video game publisher THQ may even preview WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 there.

Raw's Guest Hosts Continue

Raw has already had Seth Green and ZZ Top as guest hosts.
The next two up....

NBA All-Star Shaquille O’Neal and Entourage star, Jeremy Piven.

Shaq will be showing up mainly because he has a new reality television program on the ABC Network that debuts on August 18th.
And on the show, Shaq challenges other sports stars to their respective sports.
Now how much of a stretch is it to think that we will see Shaq in the ring on Raw with someone like Kane?
Or at least maybe a set up for an episode of his show.

I don't really know why they chose Jeremy Piven.
I like him.
I have ever since he played Spence Kovak on "Ellen", remember that?
And I really liked him in "Smokin' Aces".
Hey, I LIKED that movie!
But why have him on Raw other than he's promoting his new movie"The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard"?

Another name that keeps getting brought up as a Raw guest host is, believe it or not, Hulk Hogan.
However, any mention of The Hulkster gets shot down by Vince.
Can you really blame him?
I mean it is his show and Vince and Hogan really don't seem to get along too well.
(Understatement)

Since they keep going with the guest hosts, here's my ideas.
I tried to keep them all wrestling related.

1. Mickey Rourke and/or Marisa Tomei
2. Jack Black
3. David Arquette (WCW tie-in, and what's he done lately?)
4. Rose McGowan (She was in "Ready to Rumble" and she has Red Sonja to promote)
5, Dwayne Johnson (You know...The Rock)

Last night at WWE Extreme Rules PPV......

Last night at WWE Extreme Rules PPV, a lot of belts changed hands.....

Fatal-Fourway Match: (United States Title)
Kofi Kingston (champion) vs. MVP vs. Matt Hardy vs. William Regal
Kofi Kingston wins and retains the title

No Holds Barred Match: (Intercontinental Title)
Rey Mysterio (champion) vs. Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho wins, becomes the new Intercontinental champion (for the ninth time), and removes Rey's mask in the process!

Samoan Strap Match:
Umaga vs. CM Punk
"Old School" strap match with CM Punk coming out on top.

Extreme Rules Match: (ECW Title)
Christian (champion) vs. Tommy Dreamer vs. Jack Swagger
Using a crutch and a DDT, Tommy Dreamer becomes the new ECW Champion

Hog-Pen Match: (Miss WrestleMania Title)
Vickie Guerrero (champion) vs. Santina
Why am I even mentioning this?
Even with Chavo involved, Santina wins and regains the title.

Steel Cage Match: (WWE Title)
Randy Orton (champion) vs. Batista
Batista gets a clean win and becomes the Winner and new WWE champion.
Oddly enough, the new champion is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday morning for a torn biceps muscle.
Will he lose the title on Raw tonight?

Submission Match:
John Cena vs. Big Show
John Cena wins with the STF.

Ladder Match: (World Title)
Edge (champion) vs. Jeff Hardy
Winner and new World champion: Jeff Hardy.

But wait......

As soon as Hardy wins, CM Punks music hits and he runs down saying that he's cashing in his Money In The Bank briefcase.
(Holy Edge Batman!)
Punk nails the GTS and becomes the new WWE World Champion.

Good Bye Mr Kennedy

After a 10 month break to rehabilitate his injured shoulder, Mr.Kennedy was released by the WWE just four days after his return.
Why?
It appears the WWE was concerned about pushing a major star that's injury prone (like Candice Michelle?).
And also in his return match, he did a poorly executed supplex that almost injured Randy Orton.
And he allegedly injured his own wrist taking an RKO from Orton.
I hate to see him go.
He has exceptional mic skills and with the proper push, I think he could have been a major star.
So I guess in about 90 days we'll see him pop up in TNA.
BTW, if you check out his website http://www.ken-kennedy.com/ , you'll see a video of him shaking out his wrists showing that he is not injured.

Now that he's gone from WWE, you can still keep up with him on Twitter and his Facebook account.

Jim Ross had a few words about Ken's release on his blog at JRsBarBQ.com......

"It is regrettable that WWE decided to release Mr. Kennedy, that ring name will be long gone, as he was at the age to really begin to come into his own. Injuries have plagued the Wisconsin native for a good part of his career but as best I know Kennedy is 100% as we speak. Without question, Kennedy has a definable upside and he will hopefully continue his journey in this biz and make his dreams become realties. Take it from me being released isn't the end of the world and things in our lives have a way of working out for the best unless one throws in the towel and simply says "what the hell?" As I mentioned before, a change of scenery sometimes is what the doctor ordered. Hopefully this will work out for the best for all involved. For the record, I do not know why Kennedy was released and look at that matter as none of my business."

Reading that, it looks almost like Good Ole JR is saying " Go to TNA".

Of course wrestling isn't the only venue Mr. Kennedy could pursue.
He appeared in a film "Fighting The Still Life", directed by Matt Burns (Sick Nick Mondo) and he appeared as MCPO Carter Holt in "Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia".

No WWE RAW Next Week?

Yeah last night was Monday Night RAW, but the big news is what about next weeks Raw?
There is a conflict as to who will get an event at the Pepsi Center in Denver next Monday night.
Here is the latest update I have found.....

WWE out, Lakers-Nuggets in for Game 4
10:56 AM, May 19, 2009
The controversy over the double booking of the Pepsi Center on Monday has been resolved ... at least partially.
Kroenke Sports Enterprises, which owns the Nuggets and the arena, booked a WWE "Monday Night Raw" wrestling show on Monday, which conflicted with Game 4 of the Western Conference finals between the Nuggets and the Lakers.
The Denver Post reported that the game will go on as scheduled. Matter settled, at least as far as the arena is concerned.
WWE? That's another matter. "I'm up the creek and I don't have a paddle, either," Vince McMahon, WWE chairman, told the Denver Post. I really don't know what to do.... I have no idea what's going to happen."
Read the whole article here.

And what will happen?
The WWE is looking for a replacement venue on very short notice.
Has a Raw broadcast ever been canceled?

Rumors are floating around that they may tape RAW on Saturday night at the WWE live event in Salt Lake City.
Another idea is that they may tape RAW in Colorado Springs on Monday.
But what about all the RAW tickets already sold?
Do the people in Denver drive the 70 some odd miles to Colorado Springs?
Or will Vince just pull the WWE trucks into the Pepsi Center parking lot, go "old school" and set the ring up there and have it in the parking lot?

I have to admit, I like that last idea best no matter how illogical it is.
The idea of seeing John Cena, Batista, Matt Hardy, Randy Orton or Big Show battling under the stars outside in a ring is awesome.

WWE Wrestling News

Tonight on WWE Raw will be a handicap match, John Cena and Batista versus Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase, and Cody Rhodes.

It looks like The Undertaker will be requiring arthroscopic surgery to repair some long-term hip and knee damage. The WWE is hoping one..., that they can get him back before SummerSlam, and two....that Jeff Hardy will hang around until Taker gets back.
Yes Jeff is pretty hurt up too (if you have seen him wrestle you wont wonder why) and needs a break from wrestling for awhile.
Have you noticed that WWE wrestlers seem to be getting injuries at an alarming rate lately?

The Chris Jericho / Rey Mysterio feud was started because Chris wants to work with Rey.

And speaking of Rey, the UK's Daily Mail says that rapper Eminem was seen in London this weekend wearing a Rey Mysterio mask while out in public shopping.
Shades of Micheal Jackson!
Well, Eminem likes superheroes and wrestling...so why not?
You can see pics here:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article2422092.ece

Last Night on WWE Raw

Kofi Kingston defeated "The" Brian Kendrick

Eight-Diva Tag Match: Santina, Kelly Kelly, Brie Bella and Mickie James beat Beth Phoenix, Rosa Mendez, Jillian Hall and Maryse

Matt Hardy over Goldust

The Randy Orton vs. MVP match was a no contest since Shane McMahon ran in with a kendo stick and started flailing away at Orton until Legacy came in and ran him off.

The Miz won over John Cena by forfeit.
Cena wasn't there.
Ridiculous.

Carlito and Primo defeated Jamie Noble and Chavo Guerrero

Batista defeated Big Show in a number one contender match, so Batista will face Randy Orton at the Judgment Day WWE pay-per-view.
BTW, Cena did show up there to distract Show and give Batista the win.

And the main event on next week's Raw......
Shane McMahon taking on Randy Orton.

The WWE Supplemental Draft

The WWE Supplemental Draft is finally finished and here are the results.

SmackDown!
Shad Gaspard
Alicia Fox
Mike Knox
Candice Michelle
Ricky Ortiz
Layla
John Morrison
JTG
Dolph Ziggler
Charlie Haas

Raw
Brie Bella
Primo Colon
Nikki Bella
Chavo Guererro
Hornswoggle
Carlito Colon
Festus
Brian Kendrick
Mr. Kennedy

ECW
Hurricane Helms
Zach Ryder
Ezekiel Jackson
DH Smith
Natalya

Gail Kim, Offically Back in the WWE

Gail Kim is officially back in the WWE.
She made her return at the SmackDown live event in Little Rock, Arkansas on March 21st teaming up with Maria to go against Michelle McCool and WWE Divas Champion Maryse.
So now I guess she WILL be in the 25 Diva Battle Royal at Wrestlemania.

HOWEVER....several sources are reporting that on the graphic promoting the 25-Diva Battle Royal at WrestleMania XXV, Gail's picture has been pulled.
Are they going to try to "surprise" us?
Everyone with internet access knows Gail is back in the WWE, there's no need for a last minute announcement.
BTW, a quick check shows that Gail is still not on the Divas list at WWE.Com

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that judging from Gail's past wrestling career, having won the WWE Women's Championship on her debut match for WWE (a battle royal no less), and being the inaugural TNA Women's Knockout Champion, if Gail IS in the battle royal, she's gonna win.
Because if she wins, the next question is where will she go?
Raw or Smackdown?

Another guess here, I see her going to Smackdown at least at first.
She'll be a face, and go up against Maryse.
However, with the draft coming, she could turn heel and go after Melina just as easily.

WWE has a good wildcard here, let's see how they play it.

Eve Torres

Dancer, model, actress and professional wrestler, Eve Torres was the winner of the 2007 Diva Search.
Eve was born Eve Marie Torres on May 5, 1984 in Denver, Colorado.
She is currently working for the WWE on SmackDown, but with the draft coming that may change.

On October 29, 2007, Eve was crowned the winner of the 2007 Diva Search in Philadelphia, live on Monday Night Raw.
Soon after she got her wrestling license in the state of Kentucky (yes you have to have one of those) and started training in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW).
Eve made her official debut on SmackDown on February 1, 2008 doing interviews.
After doing interviews, participating in the "Diva Competition", and being a Lumberjill in the BunnyMania match between Maria and Ashley against Beth Phoenix and Melina at WrestleMania XXIV, she finally made her in ring debut on the November 3, 2008 episode of Raw in a 16-Diva tag team match, but she never got tagged in.
In her first actual match, she lost to Michelle McCool by submission.

Eve can solve a Rubik's cube puzzle in less than five minutes.
She is trained in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and has a blue belt.
Eve appeared with Maryse and Michelle McCool in the January 2009 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine.
Maria, Candice Michelle, and Eve were on the August 17 episode of Sunset Tan.
She also appeared on Fuse TV's Redemption Song along with Candice, Maryse, and Mickie James.

WWE Diva Milena Roucka / Rosa Mendez

Milena Roucka was born Milena Leticia Roucka on October 25, 1979 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
You know I'm just not gonna question why all these beautiful women keep coming from Canada.
I'm just gonna accept it.
Anyway.....Milena started with the WWE in the 2006 Diva Search Contest. She came in fourth, but was given a WWE developmental contract anyway.
She started out in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW).
Her first real in ring action was an eight woman tag team match in which she teamed up with Beth Phoenix, Katie Lea and Melody against ODB, Serena, Victoria Crawford, and Maryse.
In September of 2007, Milena won a 6 woman divas match to capture the OVW Women's Championship.
She lost the title later to Katie Lea and when the WWE ended their relationship with OVW, she moved on to Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW).
In FCW she had several matches against The Bella Twins, Alicia Fox, Wesley Holiday, Miss Angela (Angela Fong), Tiffany, Jenny Cash, and Veronica Blaze.
Finally, she made her first appearance on the November 24, 2008 Monday Night Raw.
She appeared as a fan now named Rosa Mendez.
I imagine the name change was because the already had a "Melina".
Rosa is doing a Beth Phoenix's Greatest fan gimmick, and I wonder if the WWE isn't traveling back down the Trish Stratus / Mickie James road.
You have to give this tomboy turned model turned wrestler credit. She's hung in there for almost 3 years and even held a title.
She's not only beautiful, she's tough.

Lilian Garcia

Okay she's not a wrestler.
But what would Monday Night Raw be without Lilian Garcia?
Lilian made her debut on an episode of Raw is War back on August 23, 1999.
10 years ago?
Really?
Before she got into the WWE, she was a top ten finalist in the Miss South Carolina beauty pageant, one half of a popular morning show on radio station WYYS,"YES 97" in Colombia SC, a VJ in Atlanta, Georgia and she has been a singer since the age of five.
She even appeared in a movie with Robby Benson and Burt Reynolds called "Modern Love" before she got into the WWE.
You know Lilian was born in Madrid Spain in 1966, and Kane was born in Madrid Spain in 1967.
Wouldn't it be cool if they had known each others as kids?

WWE Diva Mickie James

WWE Diva Mickie James had a long run in female wrestling before she hit the WWE.
In 1999, she made her pro wrestling debut on the independent circuit in 1999 as a valet under the ring name Alexis Laree.
She managed ECW star Tommy Dreamer when he won the KYDA Pro Heavyweight Championship in KYDA Pro Wrestling.
Not satisfied with just being a valet, Mickie went on to train with Dory Funk, Jr., the ECW dojo, Ricky Morton and Bobby Eaton.
She worked for Maryland Championship Wrestling, Ring of Honor and then landed in TNA Wrestling.
Mickie then went to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) after signing a a developmental contract with the WWE.
She finally debuted in the WWE on October 10 2005 in an episode of WWE Raw, as Trish Stratus' biggest fan.

WWE Divas, Melina

Melina Nava Perez was born on March 9, 1979 in Los Angeles, California.
Melina started out as a model, won a Miss California beauty contest and modeled athletic wear for Nike.
Even though her modeling future looked bright, after talking to Empire Wrestling Federation (EWF) superstar (and family friend) Mike Henderson in 2000, Melina decided to give pro wrestling a try.
She trained at Jesse Hernandez's School of Hard Knocks in California and made her pro wrestling debut in April 2002.
After wrestling for EWF and CRUSH, Melina entered Tough Enough III, and made it to the final 21 before being eliminated.
But Al Snow noticed her ability in the ring and pulled her aside. He encouraged her to keep trying to pursue her career as a wrestler.
Melina went to OVW, and after working there, finally made her official debut on the April 14, 2005 edition of SmackDown! with MNM.
Since then, Melina has gone on to hold the WWE Women's Wrestling Championship twice.

WWE Diva, Layla El

The first diva of African heritage to win the WWE Diva Search, Layla El has been with the WWE since the $250,000 WWE Diva Search back in 2006.
She started out on SmackDown!,moved to ECW and finally to Raw,making her the first WWE Diva to have been a member of all three brands.
Now on Raw, her managerial and valet position with William Regal has prevented her from getting a lot of ring time. She hasn't had a singles match since moving to Raw, and only a few tag teams.
Besides her time as a wrestler, Layla has been a dancer for Carnival Cruise Lines, a dancer for the the Miami Heat franchise of the NBA, and also danced for Kanye West at the MTV Video Music Awards.
And while working for the WWE she has appeared in FHM, King, JET, Smooth, FLEX and she was the cover girl for the first issue of Liquid magazine.
She also appeared in Timbaland's music video "Throw It On Me" featuring The Hives, appeared on an episode of Family Feud with other WWE superstars, appeared on Project Runway with several WWE Divas and appeared on an episode of Celebrity Fit Club Boot Camp as a trainer.
This is one very busy Diva.

WWE Diva, Jillian Hall

Jillian Faye Fletcher was born on September 6, 1980 in Ashland, Kentucky.
She is a female pro wrestling working for the WWE on it's WWE Raw show under the ring name Jillian Hall.
Unlike some of the WWE Divas, Jillian actually had a wrestling background before the WWE.
She was trained by Dave Finlay (Yes the same Finlay) at his wrestling school, so you know she's gotta be tough.
Jillian started wrestling on the independent circuit under the ring name Macaela Mercedes in 1998.

In 2003, she went to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) and started wrestling under the name Jillian Hall.
She made her first appearance on Smackdown! on July 28, 2005.
Jillian went from heel to face and back to heel again before finally landing on WWE Raw after the 2007 Supplemental Draft.