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April 16th, 2007 (Updated December 23, 2007). Filed under RAW.
- Jonathan Coachman introduces Mr. McMahon, who comes out and brings Umaga to the ring. Mr. McMahon is so confident of Umaga’s abilities, he issues an open challenge to the RAW roster to compete in a match again Umaga. When no one answers, Mr. McMahon says that Umaga will put his Intercontinental Championship on the line. When that fails to bring anyone forth, Mr. McMahon goes to the audience, finally selecting one Italian, Santino Marella.
- Santino Marella def. Umaga in a No Holds Barred Match to become the new Intercontinental Champion
- At the start of the match, Santino does a decent job against Umaga, nearly pinning him. Mr. McMahon interrupts, saying he forgot to mention this is a No Holds Barred Match, then distracts Santino until Umaga can deliver a sneak attack. When Umaga is on the ringpost ready to pounce on Umaga, Lashley runs to the ring and tosses Umaga to the ground. Lashley then grabs a chair from Mr. McMahon, slamming it over Umaga’s head three times. Lashley then pulls Santino onto Umaga, causing Santino to become the new Intercontinental Champion
- The World’s Greatest Tag Team def. Carlito & Ric Flair
- After the match, a distraught Carlito shrugs off both Torrie and Ric Flair on his way to the back
- Backstage, during Maria’s interview with John Cena, Shawn Michaels interrupts and tells Cena that instead of having his back, he’s going to “leave him on his back” next week in their Wrestlemania 23: All Grown Up rematch.
- A preview for The Condemned (2007) is shown, focusing on Vinnie Jones’ character, Ian McStarley.
- Torrie Wilson wins the Diva Fashion Show, narrowly beating Maria
- Afterwards, Melina attacks Torrie and Victoria jumps in to help, but Maria, Candice Michelle, Mickie James and Torrie fend them off
- Lance Cade def. Jeff Hardy
- A preview for The Condemned (2007) is shown, focusing on “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s ability to do most of his own stunts
- Chris Masters def. Super Crazy
- Backstage, Randy Orton and Edge agree to put their differences aside tonight and reform Rated-RKO to take out John Cena
- John Cena def. Edge & Randy Orton in a 2-On-1 Handicap Match
- While the ref knocked down, John Cena dodges Edge, causing Edge to spear Randy Orton. John Cena then dodges Shawn Michaels (who has come into the ring), causing Shawn Michaels to superkick Edge. John Cena then gives Shawn Michaels the FU, and pins Edge for the win.
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