On Sunday, May 28, 2006 at 8:29 PM EST WWE RAW Brand House Show Results - 5/27/06
Location: Kennewick, Washington
- The Highlanders defeated Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch.
- Harry Smith defeated Rob Conway.
- Another segment with Matt Striker and Hacksaw Jim Duggan ending with Duggan taking out Striker. When Duggan left, Umaga took him out. This went into...
- Umaga defeated Eugene.
- Shelton Benjamin defeated Rob Van Dam & Carlito to retain the WWE IC Title in a Triple Threat Match.
- World Tag Team Champions The Spirit Squad defeated Goldust & Snitsky.
- WWE Champion John Cena defeated Edge in a Steel Cage Match. Ricky Steamboat acted as the special guest referee.
Credit: Dave Meltzer @ WrestlingObserver.comBryan Carney also sent in this report:
Well, this was my second brand show, and this one was very fun. The arena was pretty full, but there was one section that was completely empty.
First match, Trevor Murdoch and Lance Cade vs. The Highlanders
this match was pretty decent. There were a lot of Murdoch sucks chants, and the highlanders were very entertaining.
Winners- The Highlanders
Second match, Harry Smith vs. Rob Conway
this was an okay match, basically no one knew that Harry Smith was the British Bulldog's son. I think people started to realize he was his son when he went for the running power slam. Finish saw Smith give Conway the slam.
Winner- Smith
Interview segment with Matt Striker and Hacksaw Jim Duggan
This wasnt much of an interview. It was basically Striker just ragging on Washington, saying how it's become the state of Mexican workers. Hacksaw soon came out and got a good pop. He started USA chants all over. After the interview as Hacksaw was leaving, Umaga came out, which lead to...
Umaga vs. Eugene
This was a short quick match with mostly Umaga dominating Eugene. The end saw Estrada do the breaking cigar thing and Umaga did his finisher.
Winner-Umaga
Next, came out special ring announcer VISCERA!
Viscera came out to a good reaction and he said that the winners of this next tag team match would dance with Big Vis.
Torrie Wilson, Beth Phoenix vs. Victoria and Women's champion Mickies James
this was pretty good until the ending. Victoria went for the Widows Peak on Phoenix, but couldnt lift, so she dropped Phoenix. She went for it again, but this time Phoenix fell on Victoria for the pin. Afterwards, Viscera danced with Phoenix and Wilson
Winners- Wilson and Phoenix
Next, Carlito vs. RVD vs. Shelton Benjamin for the Intercontinental Title
Now this is where the show started to pick up. Carlito got a good reaction in coming out. But, his opponent RVD came out to a HUGE HUGE reaction. As the match began, each opponent would stand on top of the turnbuckle to see who could get the biggest reaction. Carlito's was mixed, but mostly boos, while RVD's was the biggest of the night so far. Shelton just barely touched the ropes, and he got thunderous boos. It was pretty funny, because Carlito was laughing so hard at this. there were some scattered ECW chants. My dad told me the end saw RVD do the 5 star frog splash on Carlito, while Benjamin snuck in and pushed RVD out and stole the pin.
winner and still champ- Benjamin
afterwards, RVD posed for the crowd.
Next, the Spirit Squad (Kenny and Johnny) vs. Goldust and Snitsky for the Tag Team Championships
The Spirit Squad came out to huge boos. It was funny because they would start the chant "Here we go Spirit Squad here we go." After that we would say YOU SUCK. I do have to give it to the spirit squad because they could get the fans into the match more. Plus, Kenny kept acting like the match was all about him. The finish saw Nicky dropkick Snitsky, while Kenny did his flying Leg Drop on Snitsky. There were also some Kenny sucks chants.
Winners and still champs- The Spirit Squad
Next came a 10-15 intermission. The crew was setting up A STEEL CAGE!
Main Event: Edge vs. the WWE CHAMP John Cena for the WWE Title
Special Guest Referee: Ricky the Dragon Steamboat
Steamboat came out to a good pop. Edge came out to a lot of boos. Then, the CHAMP came out to the biggest pop next to RVD. This was a physical match and a good match. During the match Steamboat threw out Lita. When Cena went for the FU on Edge, he knocked down Steamboat, which led Lita to come out. She low blowed Steamboat and tried to hit Cena with the belt, but Cena FUd her! Then Edge tried escaping, but Steamboat threw the cage door into him. The finish saw Cena do the STFU on Edge, causing Edge to tap out.
Winner and still Champ- John Cena
Afterwards, Cena did like a Hulk Hogan thing, to see which area would cheer the loudest. All sections cheered LOUD.
Overall, a pretty fun show.
Biggest Pops:
1. John Cena, RVD (huge tie, I was surprised because there were also many adults cheering for Cena)
2. Hacksaw and USA chants
3. Ricky the Dragon Steamboat
4. Eugene
Biggest Jeers:
1. Edge and Lita
2. Spirit Squad
3. Matt Striker
4. Shelton Benjamin and Trevor Murdoch
I really liked this show. I was surprised to see Harry Smith and Cena vs. Edge, because I thought those matches would start in June, but it was still great! Back at the hotel my family and I were staying at we saw the Spirit Squad.