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Kane & Mark Henry vs. Christian & Finlay
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - DALLAS, TX : American Airlines Center

source: WWE.com and sescoops.com- The Road to WrestleMania is finally approaching its ultimate destination. And with the immense shadow of The Grandest Show of Them All hanging over the Land of the Extreme, every inch of the squared-circle was overflowing with aggressive anticipation.

In-ring: Christian and Kane start off, Christian avoids Kane at first then lands a punch. Kane returns the favor with a side slam but misses the elbow drop. Kane grabs Christian by the throat and sends him into the corner. Christian comes back with a missile drop kick then goes to work on Kane's arm. Finlay tags in continuing where Christian left off. Kane fights back landing a punch and a knee to Finlay in the corner, but Finlay counters with a kick and returns an assault on Kane's arm. Christian tags back in hitting a forearm to Kane’s arm from the turnbuckles. A shoulder tackle from Kane takes Christian down and he takes his time getting back to his feet as we go to commercial.

Back from break, Kane uses the Irish Whip on Finlay followed up with a clothesline into the corner. Mark Henry gets the tag and connects with a head butt and kick to Finlay’s back. Kane punches Finlay while Henry argues with the referee and Mark gets a near fall. Kane tags back in and kicks Finlay. A snap mare and a drop kick earn Kane a two count. Kane now applies a reverse chin lock before he sends Finlay into his corner and Henry tags back in. Henry and Finlay trade blows and Kane gets the hot tag, landing a blow to Finlay's ribs followed by an Irish Whip but he charges into a boot and Finlay finishes with a DDT. Christian tags in and takes a shot at Kane, but The Big Red Machine delivers his vintage uppercut. It's back to Mark Henry who charges into boots from Christian. Christian wants a cross body but Henry catches him only to have him counter the hold and get the clip on Henry. Christian and Finlay perform a double drop kick to topple Henry then knock Kane off the apron. After delivering a vicious double-clothesline to The Belfast Brawler and Captain Charisma, Mark Henry caught the re-emerging Christian off the top rope in mid-air, sending him crashing back down to earth with the World’s Strongest Slam.

Winners: Kane and Mark Henry

After the bell, Mark Henry and Kane look at the briefcase and Henry continued wrecking havoc with a surprise clothesline to his tag team partner. The World’s Strongest Man echoed the fact that there will be no allies when eight Superstars compete in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match at The 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania.

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW

Over the Top Rope Battle Royal
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Monday, March 30, 2009 - DALLAS, TX

source: WWE.com - The 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania will host the Money in the Bank Ladder Match, but on Raw, the match’s participants competed in an Eight-Man Over the Top Rope Battle Royal. Ladder Matches require a host of skills, including speed, endurance, and a Superstar’s willingness to take risks, but on Raw, the sheer force and power of Kane enabled him to taste victory.

In-ring: Finlay, Mark Henry, Christian, Kofi Kingston, Shelton Benjamin and MVP are already assembled and we are shown a shot of the Money in the Bank briefcase hanging above the ring. A ladder was set up in the entrance aisle. C.M. Punk and Kane are each shown making their entrances.

At the bell, Henry eliminated Finlay almost immediately then Hornswoggle distracted Henry momentarily while the other wrestlers worked together to heave The World's Strongest Man over the top rope. MVP and Shelton battled on the ring apron until Kane ran over and clotheslined them both to the floor.

Christian, Kingston, and Punk teamed up on Kane but weren't able to elimination him. The partnership didn't last long, though, as Punk tossed Kofi over the top rope. Punk hit the high knee on Christian and went for a bulldog, but Christian fought him off and tried to throw him over the top rope. Punk held on, but Kane picked up Christian, threw him onto Punk, and both Christian and Punk fell to the floor.

Winner: KANE.

After the match, The Big Red Monster climbed a ladder in the center of the ring to symbolically grab the briefcase suspended above the ring.

FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN!

Money in the Bank Match
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Friday, March 27, 2009 - CORPUS CHRISTIE, TX

source: WWE.com - Just nine crucial days before the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania!: Kane, Finlay, Christian & Shelton Benjamin took on United States Champion Montel Vontavious Porter, CM Punk, Kofi Kingston, & Mark Henry.

The Big Red Machine delivered a devastating chokeslam to CM Punk after catching The Straightedge Superstar while he was lunging at him from the turnbuckle. But once the final bell rang - in a WrestleMania prelude - a free-for-all between the eight Superstars ensued. When Christian tried to make his own WrestleMania statement by producing a ladder and climbing it high to the Money in the Bank briefcase, Finlay tipped over the 20-foot ladder and Captain Charisma took a freefall onto his six other WrestleMaia opponents outside the ring. Meanwhile, Finlay made a climb of his own to touch the briefcase he hopes soon to make his.

I can't get enough of these mixers - I'll be sorry to see them end after WrestleMania. It's one of the best ways to showcase a number of great SuperStars at once, in my humble opinion.

WINNERS: Kane, Finlay, Christian & Shelton Benjamin.

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MVP's VIP Lounge
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - KANSAS CITY, MO

source: WWE.com - A special edition of MVP’s VIP Lounge turned into an Extreme argument between the Money in the Bank Ladder Match competitors on ECW on Sci Fi Tuesday night. But one Big Red Superstar stood tall below the coveted briefcase just 12 days before the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania.

In-ring: New United States Champion MVP brought his VIP Lounge to the Land of the Extreme on Tuesday night. His special guests were his Money in the Bank Ladder Match competitors, Shelton Benjamin, Christian, CM Punk, Mark Henry, Finlay, Kofi Kingston and Kane.

The Ballin’ Superstar couldn’t keep control of his Lounge full of 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania opponents. As the Money in the Bank briefcase hung above the ring, all the Superstars took turns letting the WWE Universe and their opponents know why they were prime for taking the prize come WrestleMania, except for one – Kane. The Big Red Machine stood watching his WrestleMania competitors' bravado come to near blows, until MVP tried to regain control and bring him into the mix.

After MVP asked if he'd give his two cents, Kane looked around him, smiled his lopsided smile, then lifted his arms and brought them down with the mastery of the maestro, bathing the ring and arena in fiery hues as the ringposts exploded. As his opponents quietly scattered from the ring, Kane stood alone staring up at the coveted briefcase.

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW

Eight Man Tag Match
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Monday, March 23, 2009 - KANSAS CITY, MO

source: WWE.com and under-the-mat.com- After a commercial break, we are treated to a WrestleMania highlight package featuring WrestleMania 21 with the first ever Money in the Bank match.

In-ring: Kane, Mark Henry, Shelton Benjamin and Finlay are ready to face MVP, CM Punk, Christian Cage and Kofi Kingston. MVP and Shelton start the match off as the Money In The Bank briefcase hangs above the ring. MVP knocks Shelton down and gets an early 2 count. Shelton comes back with a take down and suplex of his own.

WWE US Champion MVP works over Shelton some more before tagging in CM Punk. Shelton manages to tag in Finlay. Punk catches Finlay with the knee in the corner. Finlay takes control of the match and takes Punk to the mat. Finlay works on the leg of CM Punk as RAW goes back to commercial

Kane is in control of CM Punk when we come back from the break. Punk starts kicking at Kane and tags in Christian while Kane makes the tag to Shelton. Cage comes in as Shelton does but Cage gets the best of him. Christian flips Shelton out of the corner but he lands on his feet. Christian drops Shelton on the ropes, slides to the floor and decks him in the face. Christian decks Finlay also. 2 count on Shelton by Christian. Finlay comes in but MVP interferes and tosses him. Kane grabs MVP for the chokeslam but Kofi leaps off the top and makes the save. Mark Henry decks Kofi and Punk leaps off the ropes and lands in Henry's arms. MVP makes the save and Punk flies over the ropes onto Henry, who is now on the floor. During all this, Christian lays Shelton out to get the pinfall and win for his team.

Winners: CM Punk, Christian Cage, Kofi Kingston and MVP.

As Punk joins Christian in the ring to stand under the MITB briefcase, Finlay comes in the ring with a ladder and lays them out. Kane enters the ring and gets a belly full of ladder from Finlay. Mark Henry starts to climb up the apron into the ring, but is stopped with a ladder shot to the head after which Tony Atlas is sent to the floor at ringside. Finlay and Hornswoggle celebrate under the briefcase with the ladder.

KANE LAUGHS OFF RECENT RUMOR

News and Rumors
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Saturday, March 21, 2009

source: TheSun.com- Apparently, some online reports had been circulating rumors that WWE Superstar Kane had taken on UFC star Tim Sylvia this past week in Detroit. However, neither man was in Detroit at the time of the alleged incident.

To confirm, a WWE spokesman dismissed the story, telling The Sun: "This is a total fabrication."

Kane also offered comment to the British newspaper.

"I was sitting at home at the time and someone told me - that was the first I'd heard about it," Kane said. "I hear I handled it pretty well though. I'm happy with myself! I'm pretty sure Tim won't hold a grudge."

Kane went on to say that he and Undertaker have taken part in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) training in the past.

"Wrestlers are a little tougher than we're generally given credit for and I think we'd represent ourselves well," Kane stated when asked how he thought a professional wrestler would fare against a MMA fighter.

TheSun states they will have more on KANE's interview on Friday, March 27th. To read the exclusive, follow the link to thesun.co.uk

FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN!

KANE vs HBK
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Friday, March 20, 2009 - CORPUS CHRISTIE, TX

source: WWE.com - 500th episode of Smackdown!: The opening package of the show gave a montage of vid clips of the past 499 episodes after announcing there would be Superstars from all three brands on the show. Up tonight, HBK faces Kane.

3- SHAWN MICHAELS vs. KANE

As Tazz and JR discussed how dark and evil Kane and his brother, The Undertaker, are, HBK started off chopping at Kane. The big man came back with a shoulderblock before a missed elbow. Shawn countered, going low, aiming cut the giant's knees out from under him. Big uppercut though from Kane ended that short surge. Kane's still got one of the best uppercuts in the business. More right hands from Kane in the corner until Shawn threw a desperation right hand to create some separation between the them. HBK did the flip sell in the corner and fell to ringside as they went to commercial.

Kane was still in control out of break. He hit a running corner clothesline for a near-fall then immediately began to work on HBK's left arm and shoulder. Low dropkick by Kane got a two-count from referee Marty Elias. Kane working very scientifically this match. Michaels started a comeback with right hands and chops followed by a Swinging Neckbreaker which landed both men on the mat. and both men were down.

Shawn's inverted atomic drop was blocked by Kane, who went to go for a Chokeslam that HBK blocked and gained advantage hitting the atomic drop then an elbow off the top rope that caught Kane in the knee. Kane climbed up top and unleashed a Clothesline off the top rope to be followed by a Chokeslam which was stopped short by Sweet Chin Music. Michaels scrambled to roll Kane up for the winning pin.

WINNER: Michaels, at 11:21. One of Kane's better matches.

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW

Six Man Tag Match
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Monday, March 16, 2009 - SAN ANTONIO, TX : The AT&T Center

source: WWE.com - The show started with a recap of happenings from last week. And we get a look back at Wrestlemania15, March 28, 1999 where Pete Rose, dressed as the Chicken, attacked Kane but ate a tombstone. Bart Gun faced off in a boxing match with Butterbean and Butterbean knocked him out in the first round. Vince went crazy and bought in the Rock. Austin came in to take the Rock him down. They fought all over the arena before Austin put the Stunner to Rock for the win then turned around and stunned Vince! Austin then dumped beer all over Vince in the ring.

In-ring: Suddenly, there looked to be a ton of men in the ring. And at ringside! What's going on? It's a Six-man tag match! Grapplers as guest commentators! Holy Shillelaghs and Shamrocks! Where was the hype?

MARK HENRY (w/Tony Atlas) & KANE & U.S. champion SHELTON BENJAMIN vs. KOFI KINGSTON & C.M. PUNK & MVP

Hornswoggle, Finlay, and Christian (HOO HOO! CHRISTIAN IS BACK!!) were on commentary for the match. All this potential star power in the ring and they don't hype it pre-match or even allow for a pre-match intro? oookey-doke . . Henry beats Kofi down in a corner. Kofi tries to fight back and gets a foot up, but MVP tags in and hits a dropkick on Henry. Kane tags in and beats down MVP in a corner. Kane whips MVP but then a drop toe hold to Kane in the corner. All the Good Guys and Heels rush in and they argue. Punk points up at the briefcase.

Back from commercial, Kane is working over Kofi. We are shown a clip of what happened during the break when Kane dropped Kofi with a huge boot to the face. Kane hits a big slam now for a 2 count on Kofi. Shelton comes in now and continues the assault on Kofi. Shelton hits a big belly to belly suplex and keeps control over Kofi. Kofi finally tags in Punk who comes in off the top and lays out Shelton. Punk with a big kick off the ropes and the big running knee in the corner followed by the bulldog for a 2 count as Kane makes the save.

At ringside, Christian said he was away from WWE for a little bit, but he's returning re-focused and ready for a run as a WWE champion after winning Money in the Bank. Christian said he came back for a title run and it's not a matter of when. Horny was trying to blow him off, so Christian shot back that he'll get his cookie later.

Meanwhile, Kofi and Kane end up on the floor. Chaos ensued, MVP sends Henry to the floor and hits Shelton from behind. CM Punk catches Shelton with the Go 2 Sleep for the pin and the win as Christian vowed to win MITB, then cash it in, and win a WWE Title. MVP, Kofi, and Punk stood tall center ring and stared up at the briefcase hanging above the ring.

WINNERS: Team Punk at 8:36. Fine six-man tag match. Christian was a little shaky on commentary, but he had his moments.

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW

Time to Make a Change
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Monday, March 9, 2009 - JACKSONVILLE, FL

source: WWE.com - Rey Mysterio, Finlay and Christian Cage vs. The Miz, John Morrison and Kane: The pyro explodes as Michael Cole welcomes us to a packed RAW in Jacksonville.

Rey Mysterio is out first for this special six-man tag team match. Out next is Finlay with Hornswoggle followed by Christian Cage. We take a commercial break before their opponents make their way out for the match

Back from commercial and the WWE Tag Team Champions The Miz and John Morrison are at ringside, taunting the faces in the ring. The pyro explodes and Kane erupts from the flames to make his way to the ring. Christian and Miz start the match off, locking up and running the ropes with Christian taking Miz down with a spin kick. Christian counters uses the ropes to choke Miz before hitting an inverted DDT for a 2 count.

Miz counters and tags in Kane. Christian hits him with an elbow in the corner and comes off the second rope with an attempted roll-up. Kane counters and launches Christian into the corner. Huge side slam by Kane gets a 2 count. Morrison is tagged in now and he takes Christian to the mat with a big uppercut and a kick to the skull. Miz is tagged back in and they double team Cage, getting a 2 count. Headlock applied by Miz now as the crowd gets behind Christian. Christian decks Miz and they both go down. Finlay and Morrison are tagged in at the same time. Finlay unloads on Morrison, sends Kane to the floor and brings Miz in the ring, clotheslining them both before tagging in Rey. Rey comes in and unloads on Morrison, hitting a springboard move.

Rey hits a big hurrancanrana from the top rope for a 2 count on Morrison as Miz broke the hold. Miz misses his bronco buster move on Rey and falls to the floor. Rey drops Morrison for 619 but Kane grabs Rey for a chokeslam. Finlay and Christian come in, sending Kane to the floor. Rey does something awesome and drops Morrison for the 619 again, nailing it. Rey comes off the top rope and hits a plancha to get the pinfall and the win.

Winners: Rey Mysterio, Finlay and Christian Cage.

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Black 'n Red 'n Worms All Over
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Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - BOSTON, MA

source: WWE.com - As the rocky Road to the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania took another unpredictable turn through the Land of the Extreme, one Superstar felt the surprising sting of defeat, the Money in the Bank Ladder Match got a lot stronger, and a haunting predator became the haunted prey.

In a monster match nearly as scary as Kane’s movie See No Evil - which makes its Sci Fi premiere this Saturday at 9/8 CT - the Big Red Machine returned to the Land of the Extreme to battle Boogeyman.

It's a scene straight out of anyone's nightmares of Hades - The Hell-fires of Kane followed by the billowing noxious darkness of the bottomless pit of the Boogeyman. Once Boogey is in the ring, Kane appears to want some of his worms which Boogey obligingly hands over. Kane scrutinizes then tosses them and rewards Boogey with a hard uppercut. Kane puts Boogey in the corner and roughs him up, a few blows, followed by a snap mare and drop kick for an early near cover. Kane sets up an elbow drop with a body slam, but Boogey rolls away and Kane gets nothin’ but mat. Boogeyman uses this to slam Kane in the corner, but on his second run, Kane hits him with a forearm, and out of the ring. The two men start trading blows, leading to Boogeyman going up top, but as the frightening creature from the Bottomless Pit hurled himself off the top rope, tasting the very worms of victory in his mind’s eye, Kane suddenly caught him by the throat and delivered a massive chokeslam for a simply frightening victory.

The convincing win came just one day after Kane captured a spot in the WrestleMania Money in the Bank Match. And if his display was any indication of what the WWE Universe will witness on The Grandest Stage of Them All, Kane's seven opponents could be in very big trouble.

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW

Triple Threat Qualifier
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Monday, March 2, 2009 - BOSTON, MA: The TD Banknorth Garden

source: WWE.com - Kane vs. Mike Knox vs. Mysterio: Fireworks as Michael Cole welcomes all to a packed TD Banknorth Garden. Tonight we have Kane in a Wrestlemania25 Money in the Bank Qualifying Match.

The Money in the Bank briefcase is shown hanging above the ring as Lilian Garcia introduces Rey Mysterio, followed by Mike Knox, followed by Kane. Rey slips outside the ring and Knox chases him back in where Kane charges Rey and knocks Knox off the apron. Rey goes for a hurrancanrana off the top but Kane catches him. Rey works free, Kane takes a tumble and Mysterio turns around into Knox. Knox tosses Rey over the top to the floor before getting decked and rammed into the corner by Kane. Knox and Kane simultaneously hit each other with big boots and go down while Rey is still out on the floor . . . Fade to commercial.

Back from break we find Knox trying to break Mysterio's back over his knee. Rey fights out with knees to the head as Kane tarries on the outside. Rey kicks at Knox but The Big Red Machine pulls his leg from the outside and drags Rey to the floor. Kane comes in and Knox goes to work on him. Rights by Knox in the corner on Kane. Knox hits a big running splash on Kane in the corner and takes him down with a headlock.

Kane fights out with a big side slam but gets knocked back to the mat by Knox. Rey comes in and fights with Knox on the apron. Rey takes Knox down with a head scissors move, runs the ropes and hits the big bulldog. 2 count by Rey on Knox. It really looked like a three count. Knox picks Rey up with a big side slam and gets a 2 count of his own. Knox picks Rey up on his shoulder but Rey slides out with a big DDT but Kane comes in to stop the pin. Rey drops Kane face first into the turnbuckle and kicks off Knox. Knox throws Rey through the air and he lands on Kane. Rey drops Knox for the 619 but Kane grabs Rey by the throat and kicks Knox down. Rey slides out of the chokeslam and hits the 619 on Kane. Rey hits the big senton off the top rope for a 2 count as Knox makes the save.

Knox hits his finisher on Rey and lays him out. Kane comes up and chokeslams big Mike Knox for the pinfall, the win and the spot at Money in the Bank.

After the match, Kane picks Rey Mysterio up and drops him with a big chokeslam. Kane looks up at the briefcase hanging above the ring and smiles before walking off to the back as Knox and Mysterio lay in the ring.