RAW 08.20.07

Aug.20, 2007 by Reid in RAW

Tazz is sitting in for Jerry Lawler as announcer, since Lawler is still out after the beating he received from King Booker last week.
Randy Orton is in the ring, gloating about what he did to John Cena at Saturday Night’s Main Event 08.18.07. Orton says it’s safe to say that Cena isn’t at 100%, and Orton would understand that Cena wouldn’t be able to make it to SummerSlam 08.26.07 - and rumor has it, Cena isn’t here tonight. Orton goes on to say that if Cena is here, now is the time to save himself further embarassment by coming out and giving up his title right now. Cena doesn’t respond…but Mr. McMahon makes his way to the ring, and says that while Orton’s match is important, the paternity suiit filed against him is more important, and he was told earlier today that his illegitimate child is male. He goes on to say that if he didn’t know Orton’s dad as well as he does, he would be happy to call Orton his son - and that he hopes his son isn’t like his other two children, who just want the money. Vince says he has a feeling that he’ll find out who his son is tonight. He reiterates that he hopes his son is like Randy Orton…and isn’t like John Cena, who is suddenly spotted in the back, making his way to the ring. Cena comes out and says he would be ashamed to call Vince his dad, then tells Orton that he got the message, and he will retain the WWE Championship at SummerSlam 08.26.07. After Mr. McMahon tells Cena if he isn’t there at SummerSlam 08.26.07, he will strip the title away from Cena personally - then goes on to make comments about Cena’s mom. Cena slaps Vince, and as Vince is backing up the ring, Vince tells Cena he will go against the undefeated Snitsky tonight.
A promo for Rey Mysterio airs, saying he will return at SummerSlam 08.26.07.
GM William Regal comes out to announce that at SummerSlam 08.26.07 there will be a tri-branded Divas Battle Royal, with the winner going on to face Women’s Champion Candice Michelle.
Candice Michelle & Mickey James def. Melina & Beth Phoenix in a Divas Tag Team Match
After the match, Mickey attacks Candice, throwing her over the top rope. Melina & Beth team up to toss Mickey James over the top rope, then Beth tosses out Melina.
Backstage, Santino Marella complains to William Regal about the date Maria & Ron Simmons are supposed to go on tonight. Regal orders Santino not to interfere with the date.
King Booker amd his wife Sharmell are backstage, and tells everyone that he knows Triple H is in the arena tonight. Queen Sharmell invites Triple H to join the two of them in the ring tonight for the official crowning of the “one true king” of the WWE.
Mr. McMahon is backstage with Coach, and run into Val Venis and Dhavari, who both think Vince might be their father…and then they walk by Mr. Kennedy.
Cody Rhodes def. Shelton Benjamin, while Charlie Haas watches in frustration outside the ring
After the match, Haas comes into the ring and he and Shelton attack Cody, eventually leaving Cody lying in the ring.
Brian Kendrick & Paul London def. Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch in a Tag Team Match when Cryme Tyme shows up and sells Trevor Murdoch’s hat to a fan for $2.
Ron Simmons and Maria are out on their date at the nearby Sports Bar & Grill, where Ron orders CLAM soup, LAMB for an entree and JAM on his bread. Santino shows up with Jillian, and both of them join up for their date. Ron looks upset…and orders YAM for his vegetable.
King Booker and Queen Sharmell come to the ring. Booker reminds everyone that Lawler was supposed to place the crown on Booker’s head, but didn’t…and then shows what Booker did to Lawler because of it. He calls out Triple H to come crown him. Triple H’s music hits…and some skinny guy with a huge fake nose and blond hair comes out. The fake “Triple H” crowns King Booker, then kneels in front of King Booker, who then dismisses him. King Booker goes out to the announcer’s table, dismisses Tazz, then tells JR that he didn’t appreciate the comments he made last week. King Booker says he will forgive those comments if JR kisses his ring. JR stands up, looks at King Booker, and shakes his head no. King Booker threatens JR, but JR refuses and Queen Sharmell pushes JR into Booker’s ring, who then throws JR back into his chair.
Back at the date, the waiter comes over to the table and asks Santino to sign his WWE program, but, at Santino’s prompting, reads a piece of paper saying that it’s too bad the shot of him and Maria is from the waist up, as it hides his incredible manliness - all this while Maria & Ron Simmons look on in disgust.
Carlito’s Cabana has Umaga as Carlito’s guest. Carlito tells Umaga that he deserves an Intercontinental Match at SummerSlam 08.26.07. Before Umaga can grunt a reply, Mr. Kennedy comes to the ring. Mr. Kennedy says that he has been able to do something that Umaga has never done: beat Lashley, so Kennedy deserves the shot at the Intercontinental Championship. Umaga kicks Mr. Kennedy, knocking him out of the ring. Carlito scampers out of the ring before Umaga tears up the Carlito’s Cabana set. GM William Regal comes out and makes a match for tonight: Mr. Kennedy vs. Carlito, with the winner going to SummerSlam 08.26.07 to challenge Umaga for the Intercontinental Championship
Carlito vs. Mr. Kennedy ends in a draw when they both have their shoulders pinned for a 3-count, so William Regal makes a Triple Threat Match for the Intecontinental Championship at SummerSlam 08.26.07: Mr. Kennedy vs. Carlito vs. Umaga.
A promo for Triple H airs, saying he will return at SummerSlam 08.26.07.
Back on the “date”, Santino tells Ron Simmons that he will beat him like a Christmas Ham, and Simmons pushes the waiter (”Sam”) into Santino, spilling food all over him.
Backstage, Mr. McMahon lets Melina know that, since he knows that Melina isn’t his daughter, he wants to let her know he’s staying in New York. Snitsky shows up, and says that he never knew his parents. Calling Vince “Dad”, Snitsky says that tonight Cena’s pain will be his pleasure.
John Cena vs. Snitsky ends in DQ when Randy Orton interferes, delivering 2 RKO’s to Cena.