RAW PREVIEW: NOW THAT THE PARTY IS OVER…
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Now that the party is over...
August 21, 2006

At SummerSlam, Edge retained his WWE Championship when he slammed challenger John Cena in the back of the head with a pair of brass knuckles that were given to him by Lita. When Edge left the ring holding his WWE Championship proudly, Cena was visibly woozy and looked unsure of what had just taken place. Now that he’s had some time to comprehend just how badly he was screwed by Edge, will Cena have anything to say about it?

DX took on every “resource” that the McMahons threw at them at SummerSlam. By enlisting Kane’s help to take care of the undefeated Samoan Bulldozer Umaga, they were able to fend off the other Superstars that took the McMahons up on their offer. What will the Chairman do on RAW now that DX is still standing stronger than ever? With the impressive win, have Triple H and HBK regained control in their rivalry with Mr. McMahon?

While Kane wasn’t in action at SummerSlam, he will be on RAW. After defeating Shelton Benjamin to become the No. 1 contender to Johnny Nitro’s Intercontinental Champion two weeks ago on RAW, Kane will step into the ring with Nitro on RAW. Can the Big Red Monster be the one to strip Nitro of his championship? Match Preview

Both Mick Foley and Ric Flair were left beaten and ravaged after their “I Quit” Match at SummerSlam.  But, with Flair emerging victorious after Foley said “I Quit” to spare his friend Melina from being hit with a barbed wire baseball bat, will the Hardcore Legend have anything to say to his arch nemesis? Will he finally give the “Nature Boy” the respect he refused to give him before their epic encounter at SummerSlam?

Howeer, Flair won't have much time to enjoy the victory. On RAW, he'll take on Randy Orton one night after the Legend Killer came up short in his quest to kill the biggest Legend in WWE history--Hulk Hogan. What condition will the "Nature Boy" be in after such a brutal match with Foley? Will he be able to muster the strength to overcome the younger Orton? Will the Legend Killer take out the frustrations of his SummerSlam loss on the 16-time World Champion?

The only place you’ll find the answers is on RAW, 9/8 CT on the USA Network.
 
Johnny Nitro to face Kane for Intercontinental Championship
By Steven Schiff
August 21, 2006

One night after aiding what appeared to be a down-and-out DX to a win over the McMahons at SummerSlam, Kane will be in action with championship gold on his mind tonight on RAW. WWE.com has learned that the Big Red Monster will finally get to challenge Johnny Nitro for the Intercontinental Championship, two weeks after being named No. 1 contender.

Nitro won the Championship in a Triple Threat Match at Vengeance. In his first opportunity at the gold, Nitro opportunistically pinned Shelton Benjamin after Carlito had hit Benjamin with a back cracker.

In the weeks that followed, it was unclear who would be the next challenger for the Intercontinental Championship, as Carlito and Shelton Benjamin were involved in a series of No. 1 Contender Matches. However, all was made clear two weeks ago, when Benjamin was given yet another chance to prove that he deserved the chance to fight for the Intercontinental Championship. Unfortunately for Benjamin, that chance would come against Kane.

Benjamin was actually able to hold his own against the 7-foot, 326-pound Kane by using his quickness and agility. However, the sheer size and brute strength of the Big Red Monster ultimately prevailed, as Kane caught the nimble Benjamin in a Chokeslam and put him on his back for the 1-2-3. Flames erupted from the turnbuckles and the arena was draped in a scarlet glow as the demonic Kane celebrated his victory. Now the question was not who would face Nitro for Intercontinental gold, but when the Championship would be on the line.

WWE fans will have to wait no longer, because the Intercontinental Championship will be at stake tonight as Monday Night RAW rolls into Bridgeport, CT. Can Johnny Nitro survive the wrath of the Big Red Monster, or will Kane steamroll his way through another opponent en route to his third Intercontinental Championship? Tune in to RAW tonight at 9/8 CT on USA to find out.

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