SUMMERSLAM!

PAY-PER-VIEW
AUGUST 26, 2007
East Rutherford, NJ

KANE fought through injured ribs, two shillelaghs and a short appearance by Hornswoggle, to kick off the Biggest Party of the Summer and defeat the fighting Irishman Finlay with a thunderous chokeslam.

While Kane began the match as a proverbial house of fire, all it took was one shot to those injured ribs to stop the Big Red Monster in his tracks. After one particular assault, Finlay pulled back the ring apron to let Hornswoggle scamper out from under the squared circle – and that’s actually where the “luck of the Irish” left them. As Finlay pushed the Cruiserweight Champion into the ring, Kane sat up, causing the pint-sized pugilist to flee; the momentary distraction allowed Kane to go for the chokeslam, but his rib injury rendered him unable to lift the fighting Irishman.

Since Hornswoggle didn’t work, Finlay decided to use his shillelagh against Kane. The Big Red Monster saw the attempt and thwarted it, but when the referee turned his back to clear the first shillelagh from the ring, Hornswoggle made his second cameo of the night, popping out to give Finlay another, which he used to blast Kane in the ribs. Somehow, though, Kane found the strength to kick out of Finlay’s pinfall attempt.

Moments later, after Finlay ran himself into the ringpost, Kane went for the chokeslam again; this time, he mustered the strength to lift the fighting Irishman. One chokeslam and three seconds later, Kane was the first to notch a victory at the Biggest Party of the Summer.

While Kane’s victory may make him a party pooper in Finlay’s mind, the Big Red Monster finally seems to have gained some retribution for his recent misfortunes.

DADDY'S MAYBE?

SMACKDOWN!

AUGUST 24, 2007
Columbia, SC

Mr. McMahon was on SmackDown! Friday night with the hopes of finding any clues to the identity of his illegitimate son. Instead, the Chairman encountered a slew of Superstars claiming to be his offspring, including KANE. At first, Vince insisted that there was no way “this monster” could be his offspring, but after KANE demanded, and received, a one-on-one encounter with Finlay at the Biggest Party of the Summer, it looked as if Mr. McMahon was warming to the idea.

That is, until Chris Masters made his way to the ring with claims of his own and a demand of KANE to take the Master Lock Challenge. Instead, he was chokeslammed by the Big Red Monster, much to the disappointment of Mr. McMahon.

SATURDAY NIGHT MAIN EVENT

AUGUST 18, 2007
New York, NY
Aired on NBC
12:30 am

WWE’s return to NBC Saturday night saw the return of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, who laid into Vince McMahon both verbally and physically, and a featured tag team match between KANE & Batista and Khali & Finaly.

Batista & Kane kicked off the show, taking on their respective rivals, The Great Khali & Finlay. While the World Heavyweight Champion has had an edge over The Animal recently, squeezing his head like a grape on SmackDown, Batista had the Big Red Machine to help his cause this time. During the contest, Batista & Kane gave The Great Khali a taste of his own medicine, burying him with a double chokeslam.

Kane had the chance to exorcise some of his own demons as well. He and Batista were able to do what millions of kids try to do unsuccessfully every March 17 – catch a leprechaun. They made the most out of their accomplishment, using Hornswoggle as a battering ram on the Indian giant. When Batista & Kane were done dominating their opponents, The Animal put the cherry on top with a Batista Bomb and a three-count at Finlay’s expense.

WRESTLEMANIA REMATCH

SMACKDOWN!

AUGUST 17, 2007
Uncaseville, CT

Wrestling fans at the Mohegan Sun Casino will see World Heavyweight Champion The Great Khali vs. Kane in a WrestleMania rematch. Khali has already expressed his displeasure at having to fight Kane tonight.

During the Finlay/Noble match, KANE's pyro hit out of nowhere. KANE, ribs taped, made his way to the ring. Finlay went after him with the shilleleigh but KANE fought him off, bringing the match to a close in a "no contest". KANE nailed a big boot to Finlay and then went for the chokeslam but then Noble took over on Finlay with some stomps. KANE shoved Noble out of the way but then Hornswoggle got into the ring and shoved Noble into KANE who then hit the chokeslam on Jamie as Finlay escaped.

Backstage, McMahon greets Jimmy Wang Yang and Yang says he's McMahon's boy. Funaki chimes in as Kane comes up behind Vince and Coach with a demonic laugh, puts his hand on McMahon's shoulder and calls him "Dad!" McMahon smirks and gives Coach with a "Ain't NO way" look while Kane continues laughing.

Non Title Match
Referee: Mickey Hensen
KANE vs. The Great Khali (c)

Despite having a battered rib cage, the Big Red Machine fought hard. Unfortunately, his attempt to chokeslam the 7-foot-3 colossus was stopped short as his skull was forcefully clutched in Khali’s Vise Grip. With Kane on his knees, Finlay found a golden opportunity for revenge against KANE's attack earlier that night, and attacked his ribs. The Animal BATISTA makes the save as he hit the ring to nail a spinebuster of Finlay followed by a spear to the gut of Khali!

FROM THE THRILL OF VICTORY TO AGONY

SMACKDOWN!
AUGUST 10, 2007
Youngstown, OH
Aired on The WC
8:00 pm

KANE must have been feeling a strange sense of de'javu as he found himself doused with hot coffee while making his way through the backstage area of the Chevrolet Centre. In a huff at Jamie Noble for attacking Hornswoggle during his match, Finlay had slapped the cup of coffee from Shannon Moore's hand. KANE laid into Finlay, tossing him around like a rag-doll, leaving the Fighting-Irishman in a heap before continuing on his way to his match ~

KANE vs Sylvan Grainer
KANE tormented the newly returned grappler in a sick game of cat and mouse until he tired of the game and ended it with a decimating Chokeslam to get the victory.

No sooner had Kane been declared the winner, however, when Finlay stormed into the ring and, using the shillelagh like a weapon, pummeled the Big Red Machine to the canvas! By the time two more refs had entered to ring to stop the raging Finlay, KANE was a writhing mass of pain. Finaly finally left the ring as KANE stared expressionlessly after him. Are we going to see a renewed feud between these two?

MASTERPIECE MASHED

SMACKDOWN!

AUGUST 3, 2007
Fresno, CA

At the show's opening, Teddy Long and his bride-to-be, Kristal, announced in the ring they would marry ON SmackDown! Friday, September 21st. Khali interrupted, scaring Kristal, which infurriated Long into announcing the Khali would face Batista at Summerslam! As Khali and Runjin Singh protested, KANE made his explosive entrance . . . And they went to commercial!

Back from the ill-timed station break, KANE squared off against Chris Masters. While The Masterpiece had a few chances to apply the Master Lock on the Big Red Machine, KANE escaped the hold each time, ending the match with a resounding chokeslam on Masters for the win.