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WWE Monday Night RAW #793

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Zoha's Wrestling Wire

Knoxville, Tennessee - Thompson-Boling Arena

August 4th, 2008

In front of a lively crowd at the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) presented an action-packed television show that left fans on the edge of their seats. The card featured a mix of thrilling matches and title implications, with some surprising outcomes.

Match Report:

  1. Kofi Kingston vs. Paul Burchill for the WWE Intercontinental Title

Kofi Kingston continued his winning streak by defeating Paul Burchill in just 3 minutes and 46 seconds to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship. The high-flying Jamaican showed off his impressive aerial attack, connecting with a vicious Trouble in Paradise to secure the victory.

  1. Mickie James vs. Katie Lea for the WWE Women's Title

Mickie James successfully defended her WWE Women's Championship against Katie Lea, finishing her opponent with a devastating DDT in 3 minutes and 57 seconds. The match was an evenly matched contest, but James' experience and skill ultimately paid off.

  1. Chris Jericho and John Bradshaw Layfield vs. CM Punk in a World Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Two-On-One Handicap Match

In the main event of the evening, Chris Jericho and John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) took on CM Punk in a two-on-one handicap match for the right to challenge for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Despite being at a disadvantage, Punk showed remarkable resilience, but ultimately fell short as the duo hit him with a devastating Codebreaker- Clothesline combination. Jericho and JBL will now face off against each other to determine who gets the title shot.

  1. Kane vs. Matt Striker

In a squash match, Kane dominated Matt Striker, finishing him off with a vicious Chokeslam in just 1 minute and 31 seconds. The Big Red Machine continues to prove his superiority over the competition.

  1. Batista and John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase for the WWF World Tag Team Titles

In the final match of the evening, Batista and John Cena successfully defended their WWF World Tag Team Championships against Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase. The teams traded holds and near-falls before Batista delivered a thunderous Batista Bomb to secure the victory.

Post-Show Thoughts:

The event was marked by some impressive performances from Kofi Kingston, Mickie James, and Kane. The main event was an intense and thrilling contest that left fans eager for the showdown between Chris Jericho and John Bradshaw Layfield. Overall, this was a solid show that showcased the talents of WWE's top stars.

Rating: 7/10

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Card Details

  • Date: 04 Aug 2008
  • Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
  • Arena: Thompson-Boling Arena
  • Type: TV-Show
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 04 Aug 2008

Matches

  1. Kofi Kingston(C) defeat Paul Burchill in a WWE Intercontinental Title Match
    Match Time: 03:46

  2. Mickie James(C) defeat Katie Lea in a WWE Women's Title Match
    Match Time: 03:57

  3. Chris Jericho and John Bradshaw Layfield defeat CM Punk in a World Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Two On One Handicap Match
    Match Time: 09:59

  4. Kane defeat Matt Striker in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 01:31

  5. Batista and John Cena(C) defeat Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase in a WWF World Tag Team Title Match

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