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.