WWE Summerslam 2007 Results

2007 SUMMERSLAM RECAP

Kane vs. Finlay

Fighting through injured ribs, two shillelaghs and a short appearance by Hornswoggle, Kane kicked off the Biggest Party of the Summer by defeating fighting Irishman Finlay with a thunderous chokeslam.

Ever since a coffee mishap led to Kane brutalizing him weeks ago, Finlay has taken every opportunity to attack the Big Red Monster, especially his ribs, with his trusty shillelagh. And while Kane began the match as a proverbial house of fire, all it took was one shot to those injured ribs to stop the Big Red Monster in his tracks.

After one particular assault, Finlay pulled back the ring apron to let Hornswoggle scamper out from under the squared circle, and that’s actually where the “luck of the Irish” left them. As Finlay pushed the Cruiserweight Champion into the ring, Kane sat up, causing the pint sized Irish leprechaun to flee; the momentary distraction allowed Kane to go for the chokeslam, but his rib injury rendered him unable to lift the fighting Irishman.

Since Hornswoggle didn’t work, Finlay decided to use his shillelagh against Kane. The Big Red Monster saw the attempt and thwarted it, but when the referee turned his back to clear the first shillelagh from the ring, Hornswoggle made his second cameo of the night, popping out to give Finlay another, which he used to blast Kane in the ribs. Somehow, though, Kane found the strength to kick out of Finlay’s pinfall attempt.

Moments later, after Finlay ran himself into the ringpost, Kane went for the chokeslam again; this time, he mustered the strength to lift the fighting Irishman. One chokeslam and three seconds later, Kane was the first to notch a victory at the Biggest Party of the Summer.

While Kane’s victory may make him a party pooper in Finlay’s mind, the Big Red Monster finally seems to have gained some retribution for his recent misfortunes.

Result: Kane pinned Finlay via Chokeslam.

Umaga vs. Carlito vs. Mr. Kennedy

He was pushed to the limit, and at times it appeared he was going to be bulldozed himself. But at the end of the night at SummerSlam, Umaga still firmly held the Intercontinental gold between his teeth after turning back the challenge of Carlito and Mr. Kennedy in a Triple Threat Match.

The night started out gloomy enough for both Kennedy and Carlito the moment Umaga entered the ring and began throwing his considerable weight around. The two men were repeatedly slammed to the mat by the hard forearms of the island monster. Only after being tossed around like coconuts did Umaga’s opponents finally realize that they would need to combine forces to have any chance against the Intercontinental Champion.

At one point Carlito kicked Umaga out of the ring as he was distracted by Mr. Kennedy. The pair of hungry hopefuls had their hands full all match dealing with Umaga’s powerful moves, but decided to team up against the Bulldozer.

Their alliance, however, was short-lived. Eventually, Mr. Kennedy covered Carlito for the three-count only to find himself quickly enveloped in the arms of Umaga and pinned under the Champ’s 348-pound frame following a Samoan Spike to the throat.

With his victory Sunday night, Umaga seems to have cemented his hold on the Intercontinental Championship.
 

Result: Umaga retained his Intercontinental Championship over Mr. Kennedy and Carlito via hitting the Samoan Spike on Mr. Kennedy for the pin.

Rey Mysterio vs. Chavo Guerrero

Welcome back, Rey Mysterio. After a career-threatening knee injury that kept him out of action for nearly 10 months, the sultan of the 619 treated the jubilant fans to his triumphant return at the twentieth annual SummerSlam, and dialed up much deserved retribution against the opponent who nearly ended his career.

Before Sunday night in the Continental Airlines Arena, Chavo Guerrero had spent weeks endlessly mocking Rey on SmackDown, when he wasn’t wearing a poor man’s Mysterio mask and badly mimicking his voice, he’d throw the mask on the ring oppenents he decimated on route to the Biggest Party of the Summer. Clearly, Chavo’s obsession and hatred for a former childhood friend had utterly consumed him, to the point where he relished another opportunity at the former World Champion, looking to permanently damage the left knee he took out during their I Quit Match last October.

For Rey, his return match must have seemed like a Handicap Match. As both SmackDown commentators Michael Cole and John Bradshaw Layfield noted throughout the match, Mysterio had more to battle than the pugnacious Chavo. He also had to contend with the demons in his mind, the demons that make even the greatest athletes fear whether or not they can come back from severe injuries.

Thankfully, Mysterio had the capacity crowd in the Continental Airlines Arena chanting “Rey!” in support, right from the moment he catapulted up onto the ramp, geared and body painted in silver. They roared his name with every high risk maneuver he tried, and booed heavily at every assault Chavo made on the repaired knee (and there were many). Demonstrating the experience only a Guerrero could carry, the out-of-joint Chavo methodically, systematically pounded away on the leg, determined to separate the knee in more than three places this time.

Mysterio battled through the intense punishment, making sure he gave as good as Chavo. But the questions about his knee resurfaced zt numerous occasions, especially after two failed attempts at his signature move, the 619. It looked like Rey might not even get another opportunity after a missed flying crossbody allowed Chavo to start delivering his Three Amigos of suplexes. But then Rey blocked the third attempt and left Guerrero hanging on the ropes. For the naysayers who insisted that ring rust would be Mysterio’s downfall, they were nowhere to be found as the ace of the aerial assault dialed up the 619 on Chavo, then splashed and pinned him for the three-count.

The fans erupted as Rey Mysterio’s hand was raised in victory, but they weren’t just cheering for his win over Chavo. They were extatic in the knowledge that Rey had triumphed over any demons that might have grounded his career, and perhaps even returned to WWE even better than before.

Result: Rey Mysterio pinned Chavo Guerrero via 619 and Spring Board Body Splash.

                                            Diva Battle Royal

At the end of the Divas Battle Royal at SummerSlam, Beth Phoenix remained the last woman standing. The beautiful, but deadly, blond-haired women emerged victorious among the dozen Divas from across the WWE brands: Raw, SmackDown and ECW. In an impressive victory, Phoenix helped hurl her opponents over the ring ropes for the win and the opportunity to challenge Candice Michelle for the Women’s Championship.

As Candice Michelle watched the action from her perch at ringside, the squared circle erupted into mayhem the moment the bell rang. As the Divas clashed, one by one they found themselves eliminated, tossed out of the ring and onto the unforgiving floor below.

After ten of the Divas were purged, it all came down to the final two, Phoenix and Michelle McCool. The SmackDown Diva unloaded a series of blows on Phoenix, but the Glamazon’s power would prove insurmountable. After shaking off the blows, the Raw Diva clutched McCool in her commanding arms, raised the All-American girl on her shoulder and tossed her over the top ring rope.

As Phoenix basked in the capacity crowd’s admiration, Candice Michelle looked on, stunned.

Result: Winner of the Divas Battle Royal to determine the #1 Contender for the Women’s Championship, Beth Phoenix.

Beer Drinking Contest: Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. United States Champion MVP

 

At the twentieth annual SummerSlam Sunday night, United States Champion Montel Vontavious Porter attempted to stoop down to common people’s level by challenging Matt Hardy to a beer-drinking competition. Instead, he tasted only defeat and embarrassment, thanks to a keg-crushing Stunner from Matt’s drinking buddy, Stone Cold Steve Austin.

The Ballin’ Superstar had no one but himself to blame for opening up his latest case of bad judgment. It was he who approached Mr. McMahon in his office, then cited that SmackDown GM Theodore Long had dropped the ball by not making the Most Valuable Playa in the game part of the Biggest Party of the Summer. When MVP informed him of his plans to issue an open challenge, the visibly impressed Chairman.

The fans in the sold out Continental Airlines Arena certainly weren’t drinking from the Franchise Playa’s well of disparaging remarks, or the portable cooler he brought to the ring with him. Instead, they poured on the jeers as MVP explained how he had lowered his standards and stopped enjoying his Cristal in order to engage in this latest challenge.

Those thunderous jeers turned to rapturous cheers once Matt Hardy entered the ring, however, and claimed how proud he was to be one of the common people MVP looked down upon.

 
Before the competitive Superstars who have been forced to partner together against WWE Tag Team Champions Deuce & Domino this Friday night on SmackDown, started bending their elbows, the United States Champion was reminded how boxing’s only four time Heavyweight Champion of the World, Evander Holyfield, had been hand picked to stand in for MVP in his boxing match with Hardy several weeks ago. Well, tonight, Matt picked a suitable substitute, he’s one of the all time greats in beer drinking… before MVP could protest, the sound of shattered glass filled the arena, and the fans erupted as Stone Cold Steve Austin made his way to the ring.

The Texas Rattlesnake toasted with Matt before engaging in his pre-chugging warmups running back and forth on the ropes, pushups and jumping jacks. Though it had been 10 SummerSlams since he broke his neck in this very arena, and defeated Owen Hart for the Intercontinental Championship, Austin wasn’t taking any chances of hurting himself before the 12-oz. can curls. Howls of “Let’s go Austin!” left a less than satisfying taste in MVP’s mouth as he hesitantly hoisted a beer to signal the start of the contest…which Stone Cold immediately ended with a Stunner that will leave the Franchise Playa with a hangover for days.

Result: Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated United States Champion MVP in a Beer Drinking Contest.

ECW Champion John Morrison vs. CM Punk

For many weeks, CM Punk has been hot on the heels of John Morrison and the ECW Championship. The Straightedge Superstar headed into SummerSlam hoping that his momentum would carry him to victory and the gold, but Morrison put an end to that dream when he defeated Punk at the Biggest Party of the Summer. The self-proclaimed shaman of sexy robbed CM Punk, using the ropes for leverage to steal the victory and end any momentum the Straightedge Superstar had built coming into their encounter.

Once again he proved that the path of excess leads to the palace of wisdom. The Tuesday night delight, has experienced everything, so there is nothing CM Punk can do that he is not prepared for.

Despite Punk’s best efforts, the talented champion Morrison withstood the physical nature of the match to keep the title around his waist.

But Morrison doesn’t care. He pinned and defeated CM Punk yet again.
 

Result: John Morrison retains the ECW CHampionship by using the ropes for leverage to pin CM Punk.

Triple H vs. King Booker

The 10-time World Champion is back and better than ever.
To the roar of the Continental Airlines Arena crowd, The King of Kings made his return to the ring after a eightmonth absence from the squared circle, due to a torn quadriceps. In typical Triple H fashion, he spewed water to the delight of a rabid crowd that chanted his name. With Time to Play the Game, buzzing in the background, The Game smiled at the crowd. It was like he’d never left.

Triple H stared down King Booker, the man who had, for the past month, demanded that he give up his thrown to the real king. The Game was determined to bring King Booker to his knees.

However, King Booker tested The Cerebral Assassin and his surgically repaired leg. But when the final bell rang, Triple H stood tall over the defeated monarch. And as both grapplers took the battle outside, each took advantage of the surroundings and slammed each other into the ringside barriers and ring steps. But Triple H continued to bounce back.

King Booker was able to avoid a Pedigree attempt from Triple H, and delivered a Book-End to The Game, nearly getting a three count. But when Booker climbed to the top rope to deliver a somersault leg drop, Triple H caught the monarch and set him up for the Pedigree. King Booker escaped, but missed a spinning kick and was trapped into the Pedigree again for the pinfall.

The crowd roared as Triple H scored the pin. The Game is back, and he’s as amazing as ever. The Game soaked in an extended celebration.

Result: Triple H pinned King Booker via the Pedigree.

World Heavyweight Champion The Great Khali vs. Batista

He blocked the Khali Vise Grip. He kicked out of a pinfall after a Khali Bomb. He even took the 7-foot-3, 420-pound Great Khali off his feet with an unbelievable spinebuster and went on to win the match. The one thing Batista didn’t do at SummerSlam? Win the World Heavyweight Championship.

While The Animal won his battle with The Great Khali at SummerSlam, the victory came by disqualification, meaning that the Punjabi powerhouse retained the richest prize on SmackDown. After the bout, however, weeks of aggression along with the frustration of what happened moments before, led to Batista unloading on Khali with the same weapon that got the champion disqualified.

Batista’s main objective for success was to avoid the punishing Khali Vise Grip. While the Punjabi powerhouse battered him from pillar to post for most of the match, The Animal was able to do exactly that. And when Batista hoisted Khali up and dropped him with a thunderous spinebuster, it looked as if The Animal was finally on his way to becoming a three time World Heavyweight Champion.

Khali had other ideas, however. After his Batista Bomb attempt was shrugged off, The Animal climbed to the top rope and leapt at the World Heavyweight Champion, only to be caught and dropped with a towering Khali Bomb. It looked grim, but when Batista kicked out of Khali’s pinfall, the capacity crowd let out a loud cheer and the expression on the champion’s face went from confidence to shock.

Translator Ranjin Singh must have understood his client’s body language, as he then tossed a steel chair into the ring. Referee Mickie Henson tried to stop Khali, but the towering champion easily pushed him away before landing a punishing blow across the back of the challenger. Immediately, Henson called for the bell, disqualifying Khali and disappointing everyone in the arena, including Batista.

Once the official announcement was made, Khali tried to continue his attack. Instead, Batista avoided his second swing and speared the Punjabi powerhouse. After staring at his prey for a brief moment, The Animal recovered the chair and took out his frustrations by unloading nearly a dozen shots across the back and shoulders of the massive champion.

Unfortunately, it was too little too late, as the damage had already been done; Batista had won the match, but The Great Khali was still the World Heavyweight Champion. But while The Animal may have left the Biggest Party of the Summer with an empty waist, he did leave the World Heavyweight Champion with the knowledge that their issue is far from settled.

Result: The Great Khali retains title do to Disqualification after The Great Khali hit Batista in the back with a steel chair.

WWE Champion John Cena vs. Randy Orton

John Cena was supposed to be a dead Champ walking. After he took three vicious RKOs, including one on a steel chair, in three days from Randy Orton, questions about the WWE Champion’s health swirled. The Legend Killer believed the WWE Championship he so coveted was practically gift wrapped for the taking at SummerSlam. With memories of his World Championship win at SummerSlam three years ago burned in his head, Orton was convinced he would experience deja vu Sunday night.

Unfortunately for Orton, the Biggest Party of the Summer turned out to be the Biggest Disappointment of the Summer. As he has done so many times in his nearly year-long reign, Cena found a way to defy the odds. He fought through the pain of a stiff neck and lingering dizziness from multiple RKOs to defeat Orton. The third generation Superstar’s eyes bulged. He shook his head in disbelief and grinded his teeth. Many of the fans at the Continental Airlines Arena stood in unison and pumped their fists as Cena hoisted the WWE Championship. The Champ was still here.

Afterward, Cena said that he had been pushed to the limit. But he wouldn’t have it any other way.
That’s what this is all about, Cena said. On paper, the stats don’t always work in my favor. Randy’s been on a streak of not only winning matches, but ending careers. I enjoy being WWE Champion, it has a lot to do with defining my existence. I like to lead by example.

When your back’s up against the wall and you’re getting the snot kicked out of you, you can either fight or give up. I keep fighting, Cena said.

The fans were going nuts at the Continental Airlines Arena. Cameras flashed beside signs that read, “If Cena wins, we riot” and “If Orton wins, we riot.” Though Orton had shown no remorse for ending the careers of several Superstars and legends, and had shown no love for our fans, he seemed to have supporters in New Jersey. But so did Cena, and dueling cheers for The Champ and his challenger echoed through the arena during their battle.

Cena’s championship reign nearly ended at several points during the match. Orton, fully aware that Cena was still suffering from the effects of the RKOs, targeted his head and neck repeatedly with headlocks and fists and stomps to his temple. The Champ’s eyes were glazed; at times he stumbled around the ring and appeared to not know where he was. Orton tortured Cena by stomping all of his body parts.

Still, Orton appeared to grow frustrated when Cena refused to be pinned. That frustration, along with Orton’s sheer love of torturing his opponents, may have cost him the WWE Championship. At one point, Orton was preparing to punt Cena in the noggin and end his career like he did with Shawn Michaels, Rob Van Dam, Dusty Rhodes and Sgt. Slaughter. But Cena avoided the kick and trapped him in the STFU. Orton did not submit, but he paid a heavy price as Cena injured the third-generation star’s knee. This became obvious when he flattened Cena with what he thought was a WWE Championship winning RKO.

Orton’s icy blue eyes burned a whole in Cena just before he coiled like a snake and struck the champion. But Cena reached down deep and refused to lose. Just as the referee was about to slap the mat for the third time, Cena lifted his shoulder. The sold out Continental Airlines Arena gasped and sighed in shock as Orton’s jaw dropped.

Moments later, Cena slammed the breath out of Orton with the FU. The 17,000 fans counted 1-2-3 together as The Champ turned back yet another challenge.

Quick Results:

· Kane defeated Finlay
· Intercontinental Champion Umaga defeated Carlito and Mr. Kennedy (Triple Threat Match)
· Rey Mysterio defeated Chavo Guerrero
· Beth Phoenix wins Diva Battle Royal
· Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated United States Champion MVP (Beer Drinking Contest)
· ECW Champion John Morrison defeated CM Punk
· Triple H defeated King Booker
· Batista defeated World Heavyweight Champion The Great Khali (DQ, Khali Retains)
· WWE Champion defeated Randy Orton

– Steve