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RAW is having many technical difficulties with no Titan Tron, sound and partial lighting.

The first match of the night is a rematch from last week (09.18.06) where Lita takes on Candice Michelle. But this is the first round in the WWE Women’s Title Tournament. Before the match starts, Lita says that this match shouldn’t be happening because the Women’s Title belongs to her. She told this to Jonathan Coachman and he agreed. So he granted her a referee of her choosing and out comes Edge. Special Guest Referee Edge checks Candice Michelle and then checks Lita. He rings the bell and then immediately spears Candice. Lita covers Candice and gets the pinfall. Right after, John Cena hits the ring and sends Edge out. He checks on Candice as we go to commercial.

When we come back, all of the technical difficulties are resolved and Cena is on the mic. He says last week Edge was complaining about not feeling good, but tonight is a different story. Cena claims that Edge turned off the power just so the fans wouldn’t see him get his ass kicked. Edge comes out with Lita and tells him to shut up. He can invoke his rematch clause whenever he wants, but it won’t be tonight. Instead, Edge is going to celebrate with his lady. Cena goes on a rant as he makes fun of Lita. He compares her to football saying everyone is trying to score in her end zone. Lita grabs the mic and says she’s sick of being made fun of every week. He’s just mad that Edge is a better wrestler than him. That the whole locker room are better at wrestling. Cena disagrees considering he’s not blind and his one armed tied behind his back. Cena issues a challenge and Edge accepts. but Edge accepts on behalf of Lita because Lita will be wrestling him tonight.

Our next match is for the Intercontinental Championship with Kane taking on Johnny Nitro. Kane comes out first followed by Nitro w/Melina. As Nitro slides into the ring, Kane grabs him throws him right back out. Kane goes outside and brings back Nitro as the two start their match with Kane in control. Irish whip by Nitro, side slam and a big boot. Kane lifts up Nitro for the Tombstone, but Umaga runs down and hits Kane with a chair. Umaga was supposed to be banned from this match by Coach, but he continues his assault. Estrada holds Kane in the corner and Umaga lifts up the steel steps and slams it into Kane’s head. Kane it out cold and Estrada & Umaga leave in satisfaction.

Backstage we see HBK reading WWE Magazine. HHH asks him what he’s doing and he says he’s reading HHH’s article. But he also noticed there’s no DX merchandise for sale. The two then plug their own merchandise on air and everyone can buy them on WWE.com. Maria approaches DX and asks them about their Gauntlet Tonight. HHH says Coach still has a problem with DX, but he’ll find out that there’s no stopping them. And with that, they have two words for him — Maria interrupts and says, “No Way.” HBK shakes his head as HHH says that’s not quite right. He whispers into her ear, but Maria is still confused. HHH offers a visual aid as he reaches for his trunks, but HBK stops him and takes him away. Eugene then comes up to her and Maria whispers her into her ear what HHH said. Eugene’s eyes light up and then he passes out.

Elsewhere backstage, Jonathan Coachman pulls Shelton aside and tells him that Vince does not discriminate based on race. Vince McMahon is not a racist. Coach explains to him that he hasn’t capitalized on the opportunities given to him which is why Vince didn’t pick him for the Hell in a Cell match at Unforgiven (09.17.06). Shelton then questions Coach and his race. Coach takes offense and then Jeff Hardy comes in acting black. Neither Coach nor Shelton have a clue what he said, but Coach ends up putting them in a match against one another. The two walk off and Edge & Lita walk in. Edge & Lita are smiling, but Coach tells them that if Edge interferes in Lita’s Match with Cena, his rematch against Cena is finished.

Back in the arena, Ric Flair defeats Mikey of the Spirit Squad. Afterwards, Kenny steps up to Flair, but then backs down to check on Mikey. As Flair leaves, Kenny is still staring at Flair in anger.

Our next match is the Gauntlet Match where DX takes on three unnamed teams. The first team is The Highlanders. HHH distracts Robby a bit while HBK Superkicks Rory. HBK covers Rory and gets the win. The next team out is Haas & Viscera. Charlie and HHH start. Several right hands by Haas, but a clothesline by HHH as he tags HBK. Shoulder to the gut by Haas and a right hand. HBK reverses it and delivers a few chops. Thumb to the eye by Haas and he tags Viscera. Vis hits a spinning sidewalk slam, a few right hands and a clothesline. Commercial. We’re back and Haas has a knee in HBK’s back. HBK back to his feet, but Haas pulls him down by the hair. HBK is able outmaneuver Viscera and then tags HHH. HHH comes in strong with some right hands, a knee drop, two clotheslines and a double clothesline with HBK. Haas tries to attack HHH, but he kicks him in the gut and hits The Pedigree. HBK superkicks Viscera and Vis falls on top of Haas. Double cover by DX and they get the win. The final team out is Cade & Murdoch. The match goes back and forth a bit. Cade & Murdoch get some cheap shots in several times. Cade brings a chair into the ring, but HBK holds him off. HHH brings in a chair of his own and he hits the chair that Cade is holding. The chair slams back into Cade’s head and the ref calls for the bell.

Promo for Cryme Tyme. They train for intensity by robbing a white guy at an ATM.

Next up is Jeff Hardy vs Shelton Benjamin. Knockdown by Shelton and a shoulder block. Hardy hits two hip tosses and pisses off Shelton. The two get into a shoving match before starting to wrestle again. Flying forearm by Hardy and Shelton pushes him out of the ring. Hardy hits the barricade and is thrown back in by Shelton. Shelton is in control as he puts on a reverse chin lock. Hardy fights to his feet and hits a jawbreaker. Flying forearm by Hardy, two clotheslines and Whisper in the Wind. Cover…One…Two…Kick up. Hardy climbs the ropes, but Shelton leaps up onto the top rope and starts punching away. Hardy punches him off, hits the Swanton and makes the cover. One…Two…Leg on ropes. Shelton gets his foot on the ropes to break the count. Hardy goes for the Twist of Fate, but Shelton holds onto the ropes and Hardy slams to the mat. Shelton is smiling as he grabs Hardy. But Hardy rolls him up into a small package and gets the win.

Next match up is Chris Masters & Randy Orton vs Super Crazy & Carlito. Carlito and Masters start. Chops by Carlito and right hands by Masters. Standing drop kick by Carlito and a tag to Crazy. Drop kick by Crazy, but Masters powerbombs him. Tag to Orton. Snap mare take down by Orton into a choke hold. Crazy gets to his feet and hits a tilt-a-world. Carlito tags in and so does Masters. Carlito cleans house and then Crazy tags back in. Drop kick by Crazy, but he misses the moonsault because Orton rolls out. Inverted neckbreaker by Orton and Crazy is pushed out. Carlito runs in and pushes Orton out too. Then Masters comes behind Carlito and puts on the Master Lock. But Masters can’t lock it in as Carlito fights out and hits the Backcracker. Carlito pins Masters for the win and then gets RKO’d immediately after.

When we come back from commercial, Coach introduces his former mentor and former general manager, Eric Bischoff. Bischoff tells everyone that he signed a book deal with WWE before Vince fired him last December (12.05.05). And his book is finally done, “Contreversy Creates Cash.” Eric’s new book will piss off a lot of people including Vince McMahon. The book is nothing but truth because RAW, Vince, DX and Nitro wouldn’t have existed with him. Coach is getting really nervous and cuts off Bischoff before he goes too far.

Commercial.

When we come back, a very nervous Lita w/ Edge are waiting for WWE Champion John Cena. Cena enters the arena to a chorus of cheers. The ref ties Cena’s right hand behind his back and rings the bell. Thumb to the eye by Lita and a low blow as Edge provides the distraction. A few slaps by Lita, but Cena stands up and delivers a one-handed FU for the win. Right after, King Booker, Regal and Finlay hit the ring. Cena is scheduled to appear on Smackdown this week, but this sneak attack is early as Cena is triple teamed. Edge & Lita are enjoying the beating as Booker T grabs the mic. He tells Cena that he can’t show up in the Smackdown Kingdom when he wants. Tonight he needs to be humbled. Booker delivers the Scissors Kick and takes off his left boot. He sits on the top turnbuckle and Regal & Finlay force Cena’s face onto the Heavyweight Champions bare foot. After the three leave, Edge tells Cena that he’s invoking his rematch clause. The two will fight next week for the WWE Championship in a steel cage.

Booooorrrrrring. RAW was so damn boring.

Overall, RAW was boring. The whole pace and feel of the show was slow and it pretty much sucked tonight.

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