CUTTING EDGE KANED

SMACKDOWN!
JULY 06, 2007
Dallas, TX
Aired on The WC
8:00 pm

Much to the surprise of the Rated-R-Superstar host, tonight's guest on The Cutting Edge was none other than our fave - KANE! By the look on his face as KANE made his way to the ring, there was no doubt this was one interview Edge would rather not give. But . . .

After KANE reached out to bat away the director's chair that was in his way, Edge sought to soften up the man-mountian by listing his achievements. Edge brought up SEE NO EVIL, saying it was a huge success - this brought a little upward tightening to the outer edges of KANE's mouth. Edge went on, pointing out that this is 2007, and that would mean come October it would be 10 YEARS OF DOMINANCE for the Big Guy. KANE just stared at Edge. Yep, KANE had beaten everyone in the WWE there was to beat, Edge continued, and had a impressive resume of titles won, but that didn't stack up to Edge's own accomplishments - the sound of 10 YEARS OF DOMINATION didn't roll off the tongue as well as The RatedR Era . . .

Edge seemed to catch himself in the middle of running down his own wrestling resume - glancing up at KANE, whose face was now a mask of intense warning, before looking at his watch and declaring that they were out of time. He quickly thanked KANE for being a guest, told the crowd to tip the waitresses on their way out, and stepped around KANE.

But time hadn't run out in the segment according to KANE. As Edge moved by, KANE reached back and grabbed his arm. For a moment in time they stood - KANE facing forward, his hand on Edge's arm, Edge frozen, facing in the opposite direction, head up, eyes beseeching some unknown protector. KANE brought Edge back around to face him, leaned in and uttered the only words we'd hear from him that night. Four little fear inducing words - "I - don't - LIKE - you." Then he smiled - that smile that makes you think he's lost his ever-lovin' mind. That smile turned into a grin, you know, the one where your brain screams at you to move as your heart goes into a staccato beat your feet should be imitating but have turned into concrete slabs that won't move.

In the blink of an eye, KANE landed a blow on Edge that sent the title belt flying off his shoulder and Edge reeling. KANE grasped the stunned host by the throat, tossed him over the top rope and out of the ring. Edge scrambled up the ramp squawking at KANE, telling him he'd done it - he'd never be on The Cutting Edge again - KANE'd NEVER step foot inside the ring with him again!

Teddy Long came out then. A little birdie'd told him Edge didn't want to wrestle tonight, so he'd set up The Cutting Edge with KANE as the special guest so the two of them could get to know each other better. Because at The Great American Bash, KANE would be challenging Edge for the title! As Edge watched in stupified disbelief, KANE offered a satisfied, if minacious, grin before bringing up the fire ~

KANE VS. MVP (NonTitle Match)

SMACKDOWN!

JUNE 29, 2007
San Antonio, TX
Aired on The WC
8:00 pm

KANE's entrance couldn't have come at a better time as MVP spouted hot air before a hot San Antonio crowd. We can thank acting General Manager Vickie Guerrero Vickie for this treat! TV viewers haven't seen KANE since One Night Stand when Mark Henry attempted to squeeze the life out of him, so the pops for the Big Guy were huge and genuine - two fold!

MVP showed no apprehension at taking on the Big Red Machine, since having some unforgetable experiences singed upon his - uh - brain. One thing he forgot - never use the same moves on KANE in one bout . . . if KANE can anticipate your next move, you're done for! On his third attempt at the running-boot, MVP found himself hung-up in KANE's grip, then crashing to the mat from KANE's powerful chokeslam. Winner - KANE!

Backing the Business

20JUN2007: KANE appeared in a private signing at the 2007 Licensing Convention at the Javits Center in New York City representing the WWE's interest in garnering big name sponsors and creating new revenue veins.

The Boston Herald has an article on the WWE's announced plans "to turn marketing power towards acquiring big name sponsors for its television, Internet, and PPV properties."  [The Boston Herald]

KANE CRUSHED

ONE NIGHT STAND
Jacksonville, Florida

KANE VS. Mark Henry: Lumberjack Match
KANE and Mark Henry faced each other in a ring surrounded by WWE and ECW Superstars for a match for dominance at One Night Stand. With the help of interfereing LumberJacks - Kenny Dykstra and Chavo Guerrero - and some well several thwarted pin attempts on the self proclaimed 'SilverBack', KANE was worn down enough for Henry to take the win with a devastating BearHug.

Lumberjacks- Chris Benoit, Val Venis, Intercontinental Champion Santino Marella, Balls Mahoney, Stevie Richards, The Miz, Kevin Thorne, "The Masterpiece" Chris Masters, Johnny Nitro, Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero, Kenny Dykstra, and Carlito  [1NightStand] [photos] [read]

BRAWN vs BRAWN

SmackDown!

JUNE 1, 2007
London, Ontario
Aired on The WC
8:00 pm

KANE VS. Mark Henry
KANE met the behemoth Mark Henry head on in this week's episode of SmackDown!, and though he suffered a loss - by count out - he gained the opportunity to battle the "Silver Back" this Sunday at ONE NIGHT STAND.

The match saw Henry frequently frustrated in his inability to keep KANE down for a pin, leaving the ring to regain his bearings while the Big Red Monster looked on. KANE found himself flipped in midair as easily as paper in the wind, an uncommon occurance for the Big Guy and though his dead-on flying clothesline toppled the massive Henry, a winning pin for KANE wasn't to be. In the end, Henry forced KANE out of the ring and with a lung-squeezing bear-hug, made sure he didn't make it back in by the count of ten.

Will KANE be able to put the "Silver Back" down in a LumberJack Match at ONE NIGHT STAND?  [watch] [read] [1NightStand].