Money Mania: WWE RAW Rewind

Tonight, for the American Fans at least, it was all about the mon-ayy! Vince McMahon made good on his promise to give away a million dollars tonight, and to prove that, his first dish would be $200,000. All the lucky winners had to know was the password (which was WWE Universe).

First Bout: Mr. Kennedy defeats Paul Burchill

The moment the bell rings, Kennedy & Burchill are going tooth and nail, with Kennedy getting the early advantage. Following a back suplex close to the turnbuckle, Burchill takes control with a series of clotheslines, but a roundhouse swings momentum in Kennedy's direction. Following a running boot to the ropes, and a series of close calls, Kennedy nails the Mic Check for the win, but is quickly confronted by Katie Lea, and ambushed by her brother once again.

Do the British love jumping from behind? Or is it just these two freakshows?

But in any event, McMahon gives away his first batch of cash, and the lucky recipient was Daniel Drummett of Desert Palms, California. But I think the crowd was happier when RAW returned from commercial and the camera panned down to front row to the die hard wrestling fanatics known as the Oakland Raiders.

Second Bout: Mickie James defeats Beth Phoenix

The match begins with Phoenix showing her raw power from the get-go. It seemed as if every move Mickie had was being countered, until a hurracanrana changed the tone of the match. Mickie hits a falling dropkick and after a diving Lou Thesz Press, she scores the upset victory.

Phoenix shows her displeasure by attacking the Women's Champion, but doesn't see rival Melina coming. Melina comes in, goes nuts on the Glamazon, and drives her face down into the mat with a Turnbuckle Faceplant.

As the Divas split, McMahon phones his second winner, and Justin Guy of Greenville, Tennessee is able to pocket $75,000.

As RAW returns, WWE Rewind shows highlights of last week's main event between John Cena and Jeff Hardy. Afterwards, Cena and Triple H are talking smack about their past. Back at ringside, McMahon is joined by Charlie Has for the third winner in McMahon's Million Dollar Mania. Haas is proven to be bad luck in the beginning, however as the first number is a pure bust.

But the next time around, Donna Rose of New Haven, Michigan scores big. She wins the initial amount, but McMahon raises the stakes by telling Haas that if he kisses the next two Divas that come out, he will have given her $125,000. Maria turns out to be the first, and Haas has no problem with that. But when Mae Young comes out, Haas has no choice as Young plants her lips on him. Ron Simmons pops out and makes everyone's thoughts clear: DAMN!

Third Bout: John Cena defeats JBL

In their third bout since Backlash, Layfield and Cena are set for action, but not before the WWE Champion takes a seat at the announcers' table.

As the bell rings, JBL takes advantage of a Triple H distraction with punches and clubbing forearms. Cena fights back with a bulldog, but JBL regains the advantage with a big boot and a swinging neckbreaker. Following an escape from the FU, Layfield slips out of the ring and shoots daggers at the WWE Champion as RAW goes to break.

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