RAW 12.10.07

Dec.11, 2007 by Reid in RAW

Tonight is the 3-Hour RAW 15th Anniversay Special
January 11, 1993 - The very first episode of RAW airs.
Vince McMahon, Stephanie and Shane make their way to the ring. Vince says that he started RAW in 1993, and it has since become the longest running primetime show in history. Saying his wife couldn’t be here due to “gastro-intestinal” issues, Vince introduces Shane and Stephanie, then calls for the photographer.
Hornswoggle makes his way to the ring and grabs onto Vince’s leg until Shane pulls him off. Vince says all 3 of them are just waiting for him to die so they can inherit his fortune, then calms down and says he loves Shane, Stephanie, and even “kind of” loves Hornswoggle. The 4 of them pose for the photographer.
Triple H interrupts, saying he and Vince have been through so much together he feels almost like a son to Vince…then stops and says “Hey Steph” while Stephanie blushes. Triple H goes on to say that if this is a family portrait, it should include all the people Vince has “loved”:

Melina, representing the “current crop” of Divas. Vince says he “never had sexual relations with that woman.”
Sunny, representing the original Divas. Hornswoggle’s eyes light up and he immediately latches onto Sunny.
Mae Young, who jumps on Vince. Vince blames the relationship on alcohol, and when he mentions “clearing the cobwebs”, Shane leaves the ring, disgusted.
Triple H calls for anyone who Vince has mistaken for a woman to come out - and out comes Howard Finkel, Jerry Brisco, Pat Patterson, Bastion Booger, overweight male stripper Richard Johnson, and Abe “Knuckleball” Schwartz.

Stephanie says that Vince has embarassed the family long enough - it’s now her turn to embarass Vince. With that, she walks over and locks lips with Triple H before leaving the ring, leaving Triple H to say “see you at home…I mean…you’re brother’s a gnome!” Vince walks over and tells Triple H he hates him, then walks out of the ring.
Hornswoggle looks sad. Triple H apologizes to him, saying that he knows all Hornswoggle wanted was to be part of the family portrait. Triple H wishes there was someone who could cheer up, someone whose music could bring a smile to Hornswoggle’s face. The Godfather makes his way to the ring, and his women surround Hornswoggle, who looks overjoyed.
“Tribute To The Troops” airs Christmas Eve at 9 pm on USA.
Jeff Hardy def. Carlito in a Ladder Match to retain his Intercontinental Championship
Todd Grisham interviews Shawn Michaels, who defended his Intercontinental Championship on the first episode of RAW. Michaels says last week Mr. Kennedy interacted…badly…with 4 imposters. But, it gave Michaels an idea, so tonight, Mr. Kennedy will face the real Marty Jannetty.
RAW Flashback: “OMG!”
Santino Marella and Maria are in the ring, saying he’s sick of the nostalgia, so has made an open challenge to any superstar in the back - and RVD answers!
RVD def. Santino Marella quickly.
RAW Flashback: EVOLUTION forms
Lillian introduces the 4 original members of EVOLUTION: Ric Flair, Triple H, Batista…and Randy Orton. Orton stops at the top of the ring and says the only reason they want him to come to the ring so they can ride the coat-tails of his current success…plus, Orton remembers what happened the last time he had a Championship while he was part of EVOLUTION. Triple H says they beat him up then not because he had the championship, but because he was a pain in the butt.
Orton says if he’s going to be remembered as part of a group, he want to be remembered as part of RATED-RKO, and introduces Edge. Edge and Batista mouth off at each other a little, until Ric Flair grabs the mic and tells RATED-RKO to get a partner, so they can get a match started. Orton says they’ve already gotten their partner approved - Umaga.
Ric Flair, Batista & Triple H def. Umaga & RATED-RKO in a 3-On-3 Tag Team Match
After the match, Orton & Edge scamper up the ramp, leaving Umaga to get a low blow from Flair, a spear from Batista and a Pedigree from Triple H.