WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW

No Capitol Gain for Kane in D.C.
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Monday, December 01, 2008 - WASHINGTON, DC: Verizon Center

source: pwtorch.com - KANE vs. JOHN CENA -- non-title match: Backstage, Chris Jericho, walked up to the locker room door with a red light pulsating out on screen. He tentatively walked in to find Kane telling him the word in the locker room is that people think Cena is going to take out Kane tonight, that Kane is going to tap out to the STFU. Kane told Jericho not to play mind games. He's going to take out Cena on his own terms and not for him. Kane said he's going to put on a show for these people because he loves them like they love him. Kane told Jericho not to ever approach him like that again.

Elsewhere, Randy Orton is shown walking around, when Chris Jericho approaches him. Jericho suggested they let Kane do his business, then they both get to Cena after the match. Orton said Jericho knows what side he's on regarding Cena, but he's not fighting Jericho's battles for him.

They showed Kane backstage preparing to face John Cena next. They sure aren't leaving a lot of time for the match.

In-ring: Four minutes before the top of the hour, Kane came out for the main event. After a pause that had a few boos, John Cena's music hit and Cena came out to the ring and a strong reception.

They start things off and went right to Kane dominating Cena. Cena teased an FU at the top of the hour, but Kane cut him off and settled into more mat work focusing on the surgically-repaired neck. Kane then inexplicably went up top and Cena ducked before slapping on the STFU in center ring. Suddenly, Chris Jericho stormed ringside so Cena released the hold and attacked Jericho on the outside. Kane then used the distraction to set up Cena for a chokeslam in center ring, but Cena slipped out and lifted Kane up for the FU. He connected, then made the cover for the win.

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW

Kofi Time for Kane
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Monday, November 24, 2008 - PROVIDENCE, RI

source: wrestling247.net - KANE vs Kofi Kingston - Round 1: RAW saw the first match of the Eight-Man Intercontinental Title Tournament, with the winner going on to face Intercontinental Champion William Regal with his coveted gold at stake. As WWE Hall of Famer and the first Intercontinental Champion Pat Patterson looked on from ringside, World Tag Team Champion Kofi Kingston faced the ruthless Kane.

Though the Jamaican Superstar has proven himself a match for bigger and stronger adversaries in the past, Kingston won this contest when Kane was disqualified. After the match, the irate Big Red Monster battered his opponent with the stairs, but Stephanie McMahon appeared on the Titan Tron, stopping Kane by giving him the choice of finishing Koi off, or the privilege of being the first Superstar to face John Cena back on RAW next week, though the match would not be for The Champ’s World Heavyweight Title. The lopsided smirk that slowly worked it's way on Kane's lips was answer enough for the Billion Dollar Princess who ended with - "That's what I thought."

WWE SURVIVOR SERIES PPV

Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match
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Sunday, November 23, 2008 - BOSTON, MA: Boston Garden Arena
source: wrestleview.com - TEAM JBL vs TEAM HBK: Jim Ross and Tazz bring up the Jeff Hardy situation where he was found unconscious in the stairwell of his hotel in Boston. They said they are "investigating" the situation.

Out first is Shawn Michaels of Team HBK (Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio, The Great Khali & Cryme Tyme)to kick off the show.

We start with Rey Mysterio and MVP of Team JBL (JBL, Kane, MVP, John Morrison & The Miz). Lock up and MVP drives a knee into Mysterio's gut a few times. MVP gets in a few forearms, but Mysterio catches him with a big boot in the corner. MVP brushes it off and takes out Mysterio quickly in the corner. Mysterio with a huracanrana on MVP and a dropkick. Cover and MVP quickly kicks out. Tag to JTG who kicks MVP with Mysterio. They finish it off with a double dropkick to MVP, cover and MVP again kicks out. JTG with some big right hands to MVP. MVP then takes out JTG with a dropkick to the knee and a huge running knee to the head. MVP pins JTG and gets the pinfall. JTG is eliminated.

The Great Khali is in and Khali chops MVP. Cover and MVP is eliminated.

Kane enters the ring and stares Khali down. Kane with a kick and big uppercut. Khali takes down Kane with a big clothesline and a big headbutt. Khali throws Kane to the corner and gets in a few kicks and elbows. The crown responds with a loud "KHALI" chant! Kane with another uppercut, chokeslam attempt, but Khali counters and elbows Kane in the head. Khali chops Kane and tags in Mysterio. Mysterio goes up top on Khali's shoulders and jumps off splashing Kane. Cover and Mysterio gets the win. Kane is eliminated.

In the end, the winners are Team HBK (Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio, The Great Khali & Cryme Tyme).

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW

Takin' the Bite Outta Cryme
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Monday, November 17, 2008 - ATLANTA, GA : The Philips Arena
source: wrestling247.net - Kane & JBL vs Cryme Tyme: Backstage we see JBL putting his boots on. Kane walks up and asks JBL if he has any advice, captain. JBL says they have no problems and should be able to co-exist. Kane tells him to watch out or find himself in some trouble. Kane walks off.

Cryme Tyme hang ringside with Akon during their entrance, then JBL arrives in his limo. Pyro explodes next and Kane is out as we get ready for this match.

JTG and JBL go at it to start the match until Shad comes in. He works over JBL, tags back in JTG for a nice double team move. JTG works on JBL's arm now. Shad comes back in for more double teaming with a big shoulder and a 2 count. JTG comes back in for even more double teaming. JBL finally catches JTG and tags in Kane. Kane with a slam on JTG and a big dropkick. Kane with right hands in the corner on JTG and a big running clothesline before heading to the top rope. He swooped off and nailed JTG with a lariat. Kane looked for the choke slam, but JBL tagged him from behind and nailed the clothesline from hell on JTG for the win.

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW

Time to Make a Change
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Monday, November 10, 2008 - MANCHESTER, UK: M.A.N.
source: wwe.com - No DQ - Finale?: Stephanie McMahon appears on the TitanTron in Stamford. Stephanie says that we are approaching the dawn of a new era on RAW. They need to take a break from the past. It is time to stop some of the long running issues on Raw. Kane will face Rey Mysterio in a No Disqualification Match for the last time.

Backstage, Kane stands with hooks behind him, welcoming Shane and Stephanie back to RAW. He says that there is something about Shane that brings out his inner child when he used to do bad things to animals. He is free to do anything to Rey that he wants and everyone is going to like it. Kane says that he never liked being liked. Not by his brother, the McMahons or anyone in the building. Tonight they will like him less and that means that he will like himself even more.

So, in a contest designed to put an end to the months-long rivalry between Kane and Rey Mysterio, the Big Red Monster took on the Master of the 619 in a No Disqualification Match. The two ring warriors had faced one another in traditional singles competition and tag team matches, and tonight they've been given complete freedom to do damage to one another. Though there were no fetters holding back the outrageous power of the 7-footer, it was the speed and ingenuity of Mysterio that won the day, with the Ultimate Underdog pinning Kane for the win.