WWE Raw
Mohegan Sun Arena
Uncasville, Connecticut
January 7, 2008
High-stakes Game
By Greg Adkins
January 7, 2008
UNCASVILLE, Conn. – William Regal rolled the dice last week when he interfered
in the Career Threatening Match between Ric Flair and Triple H, costing The Game
a spot in the Royal Rumble and putting the brakes on his World Championship
hopes. This week at the Mohegan Sun Casino, the Raw General Manager came up
craps.
In one of the most unique nights on Raw, the return of “Raw Roulette,” Mr.
McMahon spun the wheel and it stopped on a First Blood Match between Regal and
Triple H. Even before their match began, The Cerebral Assassin seemed to be on a
mission, taking his frustration out on the haughty Brit when he spotted him in a
hallway of the Mohegan Sun Arena. Once in the ring, Triple H punished the Raw GM
by drawing crimson from the blue blood for the victory. How else will The Game’s
rage and frustration manifest itself, knowing that he is out of Royal Rumble and
the World Title picture as the event approaches?
Never Say Never
Mr. Kennedy’s obsession with Shawn Michaels continues. The Raw Roulette wheel
paired the rivals against Trevor Murdoch & Charlie Haas in what the Chairman
dubbed a Strange Bedfellows Match. HBK and Kennedy didn’t exactly get along, but
they managed to defeat Murdoch & Haas. However, the loudmouth from Green Bay,
Wis., left his mark on The Showstopper with his patented Mic Check.
‘Carlito’ beats… Carlito
As if one Carlito wasn’t enough. Hardcore Holly battled the Caribbean Bad Apple
in a Trading Places Match, meaning the two were forced to dress up as one
another. Holly — dressed as Carlito — managed to emerge victorious over the
apple lover.
Ashley’s Back!
The vivacious Ashley made her triumphant return tonight, showing that anything
can happen during Raw Roulette! The former Playboy cover girl emerged victorious
in a Lingerie Pillow Fight Match against Melina, Jillian, Maria and Mickie
James.
Breaking the Walls
Chris Jericho got more than he bargained for when he was forced to face off
against Snitsky & JBL in a Handicap Match. Just as he locked the yuck-mouthed
monster in The Walls of Jericho, the Lonestar Loudmouth intervened with a brutal
attack. The “wrestling god” seems hell-bent on venting his divine wrath on Y2J
as their Royal Rumble Match approaches.
Horning In
Mr. McMahon told his son, Hornswoggle, he had to pick a tag team partner to face
off against The Highlanders. The little guy searched high and low – and seemed
unable to find a formidable partner – until the Hardcore Legend, Mick Foley,
appeared. The peculiar pair went on to defeat the Scots and qualify for Royal
Rumble. Imagine – Hornswoggle could pull off one of the greatest – if not the
greatest – upset in WWE history if he manages to win the 30-man Rumble. For
former WWE Champion Foley, this could be his last opportunity at glory. At Royal
Rumble, everyone has a chance – and anything can happen.
Roulette in a Cage
WWE Champion Randy Orton may have thought that Lady Luck didn’t smile on Jeff
Hardy when the Raw Roulette granted him a Steel Cage Match with Umaga. After
all, Jeff still had his ailing brother Matt, who was brutalized by Orton last
week, on his mind. However, the “Rainbow-haired Warrior” showed that luck can be
in the eyes of the beholder.
Matches
Mr. Kennedy & Shawn Michaels def. Trevor Murdoch & Charlie Haas
Carlito def. Hardcore Holly
Ashley def. Melina, Jillian, Maria and Mickie James
Triple H def. William Regal
Chris Jericho def. Snitsky & JBL (disqualification)
Hornswoggle & Mick Foley def. the Highlanders
Jeff Hardy def. Umaga