Monster's Marks

27AUG2006: "THE   GRADES ARE  IN!"  So touts the ProWrestling Illustrated mag front page.  Inside the October 2006 issue, professional wrestling stars are graded for their work this past year. 

In the Goal Achievement category, KANE gets a B-; Marketability: B+; Reper-toire: B; Career Growth: B-.

They gave KANE an overall value of a B, with the following statement:

"When he's at his most bloodthirsty - like when he tried to gouge out The Big Show's eyeball - KANE is one of the WWE's top rulebreakers*. He can also be a crowd favorite, simply because he is so big and so dominant,  When motivated, KANE is a top star."

*reference to article in WWE Special Issue Magazine The 51 Worst Offenders in WWE History

Monster Mashed

21AUG2006: One night after aiding DX win over the McMahons at SummerSlam, KANE went after championship gold in a match against Johnny Nitro for the IC Title.

Just when it seemed gold was within reach, Umaga squashed our hopes, felling our KANE then smashing the Big Red Monster's throat, leaving him spitting up blood in the middle of the ring. The DQ gave KANE the win, but not the title.

Is KANE all right? Will we see him on RAW next week? [more][exclusive][pics][watch]

Who's the Baddest Monster in the WWE?

SummerSlam '06 20AUG2006:
TD Northbank Center, Boston, MA KANE made sure no one forgot just who the resident Monster is on the WWE roster. Before their match, DX went to KANE's dressing room and informed him they'd heard Vince say he thought Umaga was the baddest monster in the WWE. Of course KANE took issue with that, and let the "Bosses" know it.

As Estrada led Umaga down to the ring during the McMahon's match against DX, KANE made his presence known, thrilling the crowd, Kanenites and smarks alike.

While KANE took care of Umaga, DX went on to win the match.

Kane beat Shelton Benjamin to become the No. 1 Contender for the IC Title.

Kane had the upper hand in size and strength, but Shelton was able to put up a good fight using his agility and spunk, until Kane got a good grip on Benjamin's neck and sent him into the mat. Kane got the pin, Monday night on RAW, and an upcoming match against IC Champ, Johnny Nitro, for the belt. [more] [photos] [watch]

KANE versus Randy Orton

Kane got a HOT reception from the Aussie crowd. Focusing on Kane's leg, Orton seemed to dominate most of the match, eventually going for an RKO, which Kane blocked with a big boot. Kane then choke slammed Orton for the sudden win. The finish came out of nowhere! Orton dominated most of the match, and it took Kane only one big boot-chokeslam combo to get the win. Kane limped to the back after the match.

SummerSlam 2006 Tour

August 3rd, 4th, & 5th - The RAW roster took their grappling to New Castle, Sydney and Melbourne Australia over the weekend.