PREVIEW OF RAW TONIGHT 8/14
  • 08/14/2006 (12:45:11 pm)
  • Georgiann Makropoulos

Big push for SummerSlam matches tonight….

Tonight will be a BIG push for SummerSlam PPV matches. 

And tonight should be a build up for the Mickie James vs Trish Stratus vs Lita match.

Another Diva will be eliminated tonight..

Hulkamania heading to Charlottesville
August 14, 2006

After suffering a partially torn meniscus, WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan's status for SummerSlam was up in the air. But earlier this week, WWE.com learned that not only will he compete at the Biggest Party of the Year against Randy Orton, he will also be appearing on RAW Monday night. Sources close to WWE.com have also learned that the Legend Killer plans on calling out the Hulkster on RAW just six days before what should be an epic confrontation at SummerSlam. What will Orton say to try and get the Hulster in the ring so close to their match? Will Hogan put his already injured knee in jeopardy on RAW? Tune in at 9/8 CT on USA to find out.

Plus, the method of divide and conquer on DX has been used to perfection by the Chairman the past few weeks. First, Shawn Michaels felt the brunt of the new McMahon plan of attack; then it was Triple H’s turn. But Monday night on RAW, both members of DX will be united and in full force. With HBK and The Game back together as a unit, will the duo be able to take some wind out of the McMahons' sails before SummerSlam? Or will the Chairman and Shane continue to gian momentum heading into the Biggest Party of the Summer? Tune in to RAW to find out. 

While WWE Champion Edge complained about not receiving enough publicity from WWE, his SummerSlam opponent, John Cena, kept his eyes on the prize. What will Edge have to say about John Cena’s display of superhuman strength when he gave the 500-pound Viscera a thunderous FU? Cena has been fixated on reclaiming the WWE Championship and at SummerSlam, he’ll have the opportunity he’s craved. Can Cena keep his focus? Or will Edge try to find a way to distract the challenger with one week to go until they face off?

Erica Chevillar was the latest casualty in the 2006 $250,000 Diva Search competition. Immediately following her dismissal, SmackDown and Diva Search host, “The Miz” gave the four remaining finalists a chance to unload some grievances on the competition. On RAW, another finalist will go home. Will it be Milena Roucka? Jen England? Lalya El? Or J.T. Tinney? 

It’s the last RAW before the biggest party of the year, SummerSlam, and for the answers to these questions and much, much more, you have to watch RAW live on the USA Network at 9/8 CT.

DX back in full force
By Jen Hunt
After weeks of failed attempts to get the upper hand over D-Generation X, the McMahons finally found their winning combination. In the past, they have tried such unsuccessful ruses as cages and nets. Even extra help from the Spirit Squad wasn't able to put a stop to the crafty duo. But recently Mr. McMahon and his son Shane discovered that a divide and conquer attack was the answer to their problems, and for the last two weeks they have feasted on the sweet taste of victory over the two halves of DX. However, WWE.com has learned that Triple H and Shawn Michaels will be returning to RAW in full force Monday night and will once again be a united front.

With just six days before their tag team match at SummerSlam, anything could happen when these four are in the same building on Monday. Not used to being on the receiving end of such trickery, DX is sure to have something planned to thwart the efforts of the Chairman and his son. Are the McMahons going to jack things up again?

Last week, the McMahons knocked HBK out of the DX equation when they provoked the Showstopper to attack Shane. Mr. McMahon had police waiting and had told them that Michaels was looking for a fight. When HBK struck, the police jumped in and Michaels accidentally hit one of the officers. Despite apologizing for the accident, Michaels had to spend the night in jail, leaving Triple H to face Umaga (and the McMahons) by himself. Even though the King of Kings almost gave the Samoan Bulldozer his first loss, interference from the McMahons allowed Umaga to hit Triple H with the devastating Samoan Spike. The Chairman added insult to injury by nailing The Game with his own signature maneuver - The Pedigree.

At the July 31 edition of RAW, it was Triple H who was taken away by police after finding illegal Cuban Cigars in his bag. Even though he claimed the stogies weren't his and he didn't smoke, he had to go to the police station for questioning. Coincidentally, Mr. McMahon and Shane were seen with Cuban cigars just before and after the incident.

With no one there to watch his back, HBK had to face Umaga, along wih the McMahons and Armando Alejandro Estrada alone. Even though Michaels put up a good fight, the numbers were against him and he suffered a bad beating including Sweet "Shane" Music through a steel chair. Similarly, HBK was left battered and bruised the week prior when he had to single-handedly face Jonathan Coachman, the Spirit Squad and Umaga. Triple H was absent because he had flown to Connecticut after hearing that Stephanie McMahon was having her baby - no doubt to let the Chairman know he is never safe from DX.

 

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