Chris Masters made an unadvertised appearance on Monday's WWE Raw show. He lost his return match to MVP.
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July 27, 2009
Happy Birthday Paul
Paul Michael Levesque
July 27, 1969
Triple H will be at the Verizon Center tonight for Monday Night Raw.
This Day in Wrestling History
Lou Thesz defeated Gorgeous George to unify the AWA World Heavyweight Title with the NWA World Heavyweight Title.
July 27, 1950
Happy Birthday to Shannon Moore
July 27, 1979
Kurt Angle defeated Brock Lesnar for the WWE Smackdown Heavyweight title and Eddie Guerrero defeated Chris Benoit in a tournament final to re-instate for the WWE U.S. Heavyweight Championship.
July 27, 2003
July 26, 2009
TNA Praised at Comic Con
From deadlinehollywooddaily.com:
The highlight of the night, though, was a TNA wrestling match between the Motor City Machine Guns – two Detroit high-flyers in Hot Topic-esque shorts – against “Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels and Suicide, the latter a favorite of my 7 year-old brother because he wears a full-body black and red suit with a skull mask. Wowing the crowd with fancy double-team moves, and occasionally spilling out into the audience, the match was a hit all around. The MCMGs picked up the win, with all four men slightly breaking character and raising each other’s hands at the end.
Night of Champions Results
Dark Match
Cryme Tyme beat The Hart Dynasty
Unified Tag Team Champion Chris Jericho & A Mystery Partner vs. Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase
Mystery partner is Big Show
Winners: Chris Jericho & The Big Show - Unified Tag Team Champions
ECW Champion Tommy Dreamer vs. Christian
Winner: Christian - New ECW Champion
United States Champion Kofi Kingston vs. Big Show vs. MVP vs. Carlito vs. Jack Swagger vs. The Miz
Winner: Kofi Kingston (c)
Women's Champion Michelle McCool vs. Melina
Winner: Michelle McCool (c)
WWE Champion Randy Orton vs. John Cena vs. Triple H
Winner: Randy Orton (c)
Divas Champion Maryse vs. Mickie James
Winner: Mickie James - New Divas Champion
Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner: Rey Mysterio (c)
World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk vs. Jeff Hardy
Winner: Jeff Hardy - New World Heavyweight Champion
Comparing ABC Shows to Night of Champions
WWE Championship Match - Dancing With the Stars
The WWE Championship, the equivalent to the World Series title in the WWE, will be defended when Randy Orton, Triple H, and John Cena battle in a Triple Threat Match. This match can be compared to Dancing with the Stars when it is down to the final three couples. Each one is looking to outshine the other and they can't concentrate on just one of their competitors, because another one is lurking in the shadows. Much like it doesn't matter who had the highest points walking in during that Dancing round, it doesn't matter too much that Randy Orton is champion walking in, because he personally does not have to be pinned to lose his belt. Coincidentally, outside WWE, this match is sometimes referred to as a Three Way Dance. I don't believe Tom Bergeron will be at the Wachovia Center, though...More?
source: 6abc.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Wildfire Tommy Rich
July 26, 1956
Dusty Rhodes defeats Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Title.
July 26, 1986
Gordon Solie died of cancer at age 76.
July 26, 2000
July 25, 2009
AJ Styles Injury Update
Jeremy Borash posted the following on his twitter account:
"AJ Styles is out of action for the time being with a staph infection in his leg."
AJ was replaced by Hernandez at the weekend house shows.
Kaliqo's Night of Champions Predictions, Picks & Speculations
United States Champion Kofi Kingston vs. Big Show vs. MVP vs. Carlito vs. Jack Swagger vs. The Miz
Of this group, I think Kofi, MVP and The Miz have come a long way. I'm tired of Carlito's on-again-off-again attitude. I think they should leave the belt on Kofi or put it on The Miz.
WWE Champion Randy Orton vs. John Cena vs. Triple H
This combo is tired. I love Hunter but unless there is a run-in/swerve during this match, I don't think it will be that special.
World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk vs. Jeff Hardy
The best thing that happened to Punk was his heel turn. I'm looking forward to this one, and if the rumors are true, it might be that last time we see Jeff for a awhile.
Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio vs. Dolph Ziggler
Dolph Ziggler is starting to grow on me. He reminds me of Mr. Wonderful, Paul Orndorf.
Women's Champion Michelle McCool vs. Melina
I like Michelle's "I'm too good" attitude, but this match-up is boring.
Divas Champion Maryse vs. Mickie James
Time for the heel to chase the face. Put the belt on Mickie.
The WWE really needs to improve the Diva wrestling scene if they want anyone to care. Where is Beth Phoenix? Where is Gail Kim? There are women that fit the "WWE ideal look" that can also wrestle.
Unified Tag Team Champion Chris Jericho & A Mystery Partner vs. Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase
This will probably be the match of the night. There has been a lot of speculation about Jericho's mystery partner. Some say that the image on wwe.com of the mystery partner is the outline of Ted DiBiase and that he will make a switch during the match. Some say Chris Masters will make an appearance. I'm hoping for the latter. Masters returning with Jericho would be new and different. Something the WWE is lacking.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
