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- Night of Champions 2008: Sunday, June 29
- Tagline: "It's a Night of Defenders, It's a Night of Challengers, It's a Night of Champions"
- Live on Pay-per-view
- Venue: American Airlines Center
- City: Dallas, Texas
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Night of Champions is a professional wrestling pay-per-view event held by World Wrestling Entertainment. The annual event was originally called Vengeance when it began in 2001. In 2007, the event's name was changed to Vengeance: Night of Champions due to the fact that every match was a championship match. The event was renamed simply as Night of Champions for 2008, keeping the all-championship format.
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Night of Champions 2008
- WWE Championship
- World Heavyweight Championship
- World Tag Team Championship
- Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes vs. Ted DiBiase Jr. & ???
- WWE Tag Team Championship
- John Morrison & The Miz vs. Finlay & Hornswoggle
- United States Championship
- WWE Women's Championship
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WWE Night of Champions Live Coverage Questions
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The Miz and John Morrison vs. Finlay and Hornswoggle
We kick things off right away with the WWE Tag Team Championship match as Miz and Morrison make their way to the ring. Finlay and Hornswoggle are out next.Finlay and Morrison start things off. Finlay takes early control with an uppercut and a clothesline. Morrison gets control and Finlay goes to the outside. Morrison tries to spring over the top rope, but he gets caught between the ring and the apron. Miz comes and takes Finlay out. Hornswoggle tries to run away, but the champs catch him and bring him back to the ring. Hornswoggle is ready to fight, but Finlay comes in and saves him.
Miz and Morrison now have Finlay trapped in their corner. Miz works on Finlay, but Finlay fights back until Hornswoggle tags himself him. He hits a tilt a whirl followed by a modified stunner. Hornswoggle is then stopped with a kick from Morrison. Finlay tries to help, but the ref stops him.
Morrison and Miz are beating on Hornswoggle in their corner, but Hornswoggle continues to fight back. He tries to get a tag but is met with a clothesline. Hornswoggle eventually gets the tag to Finlay, who comes in and cleans house. Finlay hits the Celtic Cross on Morrison and Hornswoggle goes up for the tadpole splash. However, Morrison is able to throw Hornswoggle from the top. He covers him for three and Miz and Morrison retain the tag titles.
WINNERS: Miz and Morrison
JR and Foley kick it over to Michael Cole and The King. They talk about Cena vs. Triple H. They show the clip from WrestleMania 22 where Cena made Triple H tap out.
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Chavo vs. Matt Hardy
The US Championship match is next. Chavo and Bam make their way to the ring. Let's hope this is a quick match. Matt Hardy comes to the ring.They lock up and Matt slaps on a headlock. Chavo sends him to the ropes, but he's quickly knocked down. They lock up again and Chavo takes Matt down. Hardy goes for a bulldog but is hit with a chop block. Chavo now works on Matt's knee. Chavo wraps Matt's knee around the ring post. Bam comes over and slams Matt's knee into the post while Chavo distracts the ref.
Chavo continues to work on Matt's knee. Matt fights back, but it doesn't last long. Chavo puts on several leg locks on Hardy. Chavo now goes for a frog splash, but Hardy moves out of the way.
Hardy tries for a side effect, but counters ensue, and Hardy ends up hitting the move on Chavo. He gets a two count. Matt goes for an elbow off the second rope and hits hit. Matt goes up again, but Chavo pulls him down and slaps on a half Boston Crab. Hardy makes it to the ropes and the hold is broken.
Matt tries a twist of fate, but it's countered and Chavo gets the half crab on again. Hardy gets to his feet and lands a kick to Chavo's head. Chavo gets up and goes for the three amigo suplexes. But during the third, Hardy turns it into a twist of fate. Matt covers Chavo for the three and the win.
WINNNER: Matt Hardy
Next is a recap of Monday night's million dollar giveaway when all the stuff fell on Vince. After that, Mike Adamle and Taz talk about it. -
Mark Henry vs. Big Show vs. Kane
The ECW title triple-threat match is next. The wrestlers make their way to the ring. The ring announcer introduces each man one at a time.The bell rings and Kane goes to work on both men. Now Kane and Big Show are in the ring until Show tosses Kane to the outside. Kane is down on the outside as Show and Henry go at it in the ring. They tie up, but neither man gives. They exchange headlocks, but neither one goes down until show hits Henry with a shoulder block. Show then bodyslams Henry.
Kane appears to have legitimately injured his knee as medical personnel come to the ring to check him out. Big Show and Henry continue to fight in the ring. Show puts on a choke, but Henry fights out of it. Show goes into the ropes and both men go down with a double clothesline.
Kane finally gets back up and climbs to the top rope to hit a flying clothesline on Henry. Kane then throws Henry into Show for a big boot. Kane and Show hit a double choke slam on Henry. Show goes for the cover, but it's broken up by Kane who tries the same. The two take exception to each other and start going at it.
Kane tries for a flying clothesline, but Show catches him and lands a chokeslem. He goes for a cover, but only gets two. Kane sits up. Show then hits a back suplex, but still can't get a three. Show now climbs the ropes, but Kane catches him and hits a superplex. Right after, Henry comes in with a big splash on Kane. Henry pins Kane and wins the ECW title.
WINNER: Mark Henry
Eve is backstage interviewing Batista. Cena comes in and they talk about titles. CM Punk then comes in and shows them his Money in the Bank briefcase. -
Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes vs. Ted DiBiase Jr. and ? partner
The World Tag title match is next. Holly and Rhodes comes out first. Ted Dibiase Jr. is out next. He says that his partner is running late and if they could just wait about 10 minutes. He says that they can start the match and his partner will be there.The bell rings and Cody starts, but Ted says he wants Hardcore. Cody tags in Holly, but Cody turns on Hardcore and gives him a DDT. Ted introduces his tag team partner, Cody Rhodes. Ted puts on the million dollar dream, then pins Holly for the three. DiBiase and Rhodes are the new World Tag Team Champions.
WINNERS: Ted Dibiase Jr. and Cody Rhodes.
Todd Grisham is with JBL in his luxury suite. JBL wants someone to explain to him why he doesn't have a match tonight. Grisham says it's because he's not a champion. JBL says he is the richest person in WWE, and that makes him a champion in life. He says that when he left Texas, champions stopped being produced. He mentions Mark Cuban and the Dallas Cowboys. At this point his ramblings have no relation to wrestling. He finally closes by saying it's not if, it's when he has a WWE championship around his waist.
Jericho comes to the ring to face a mystery opponent. He says that it won't be Shawn Michaels. (Lance Cade is at ringside with Jericho). Jericho says that he shows up all the time, whether he's injured or not. Jericho guarantees that no matter who he faces, he will have his vindication. Kofi Kingston's music hits and he makes his way to the ring. -
Chris Jericho vs. Kofi Kingston
The bell rings and Kofi is ready. They tie up and Jericho takes Kofi down with a headlock. Kofi fights his way out, but is smacked down by Jericho. He tosses Kofi into the ropes, but Kofi counters and Jericho ends up outside. Kofi springboards to the floor.Back in the ring, Kofi hits a flying cross body onto Jericho. Jericho gets back in control and tosses Kofi to the outside.
Back inside, Jericho continues to work of Kofi in the corner. Hard whip into the corner on Kofi. Jericho tries to suplex Kofi over the top and into the ring, and finally hits it after some struggling from Kofi. Jericho now has Kofi in a modified stretch. Kofi fights his way out with knees, but Jericho fights right back with a drop kick.
Jericho now has Kofi in an abdominal stretch. Kofi works his way out and hip-tosses Jericho. Jericho tries a back suplex from the top rope, but Kofi counters into a belly to belly, but only gets two.
Kofi is now on fire as he goes for his move, but Jericho catches him. Kofi reverses Jericho into a small package, but gets two again. Jericho counters with a boot, but Kofi hits a hurricanrana.
Jericho now hits a lionsault followed by the walls of Jericho. Suddenly, Shawn Michaels comes from the crowd and takes out Cade. Jericho is distracted and Kofi hits a kick to Jericho's head. Kofi covers Jericho and gets the three. Kofi Kingston wins the Intercontinental title!
WINNER: Kofi Kingston
Shawn Michaels is disoriented as officials help him to the back. Jericho starts to approach HBK up the ramp, but he's stopped by a group of officials. Jericho lands a punch to HBK's eye. HBK is flailing around on the floor as officials try to help him.
Edge is backstage with Vickie. He talks to Hawkins and Ryder about Triple H and Batista. Edge reminds them that Batista has never beaten him in a championship match. He also says he banished the Undertaker from the WWE. He says he will leave Batista beaten and empty handed. -
Mickie James vs. Katie Lea Burchill
Time for the WWE Women's Title match. Mickie makes her way out followed by Katie Lea with her brother Paul Burchill.Katie goes for an early pin and a backslide. Mickie gets a rollup of her own, but Katie kicks out. Mickie now on offense with a monkey flip. Mickie goes up top, but Katie escapes to the outside. Katie gets back in and Mickie hits a drop kick.
Katie hits a back suplex on Mickie and is not in control. She targets the shoulder of Mickie and sends her into the turnbuckle. Some more back and forth until Mickie hits a hurricanrana. Mickie covers but only gets two.
Katie gets Mickie in an arm bar submission. After it is broken, Mickie hits a tilt a whirl DDT and gets the win, Finally.
WINNER: Mickie James
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Edge vs. Batista
Edge makes his way to the ring to defend his World Heavyweight Championship. After some waiting, Batista comes out. He takes his sweet time getting to the ring and posing for the crowd. Introductions are next.The match finally begins and they lock up. Batista sends Edge into the ropes and hits him with a shoulder block. They lock up again and Batista tosses Edge to the outside. Edge tries to run, but Batista gives chase and tosses him back in the ring. He sends Edge hard into the turnbuckle. Snap-mare on Edge followed by a stuff boot to the head. Batista hits a jackhammer suplex and gets a two on Edge. He then clotheslines Edge over the top rope.
Edge now sends Batista into the ring post to buy some time. Edge hits a baseball slide on Batista, who flies over the announce table. Batista gets in the ring and Edge takes control. Batista tries to fight back, but Edge gets back on top. Swinging neck-breaker on Batista for a two-count. Edge now has Batista in a head lock.
Batista soon breaks out, but it doesn't last long as Edge drops him into the turnbuckle. Edge hits another neckbreaker, but only gets a two. Batista tries to gain some momentum, but he's halted by Edge with a clothesline.
Edge goes to the top, but Batista stops him. He then hits a clothesline on Edge. Both men are down as the ref counts. They get to their feet and Batista hits a sideslam, but Edge kicks out. Batista then hits a spear, but Edge hits a spear. He then hits another big powerslam. Batista sets up for the Batista bomb, but Edge turns it into an impaler DDT. He covers, but Batista kicks out.
Edge now goes for a spear, but he's met with a boot. Batista goes to the top rope, but Edge catches him with a drop kick.
Hawkins and Ryder wheel Vickie out to the ramp. Edge tries a spear, but Batista hits a spinebuster. The ref counts, but he's pulled out by Vickie and the count is topped. Batista tosses Edge to the outside. The ref counts, but Edge pulls him out and nails the ref. Vickie calls to the back for another referee. Chavo's music hits and he comes walking out in a referee's shirt.
Meanwhile, Batista grabs Vickie and pulls her into the ring. Batista powerlifts her and tosses her into the group. Edge sneaks in and nails Batista with the belt. Chavo comes in and makes the count, 1..2..3. Edge retains the title.
WINNNER: Edge
Batista is in the ring looking dejected. He has a dazed look as he tries to make his way to the back.(Side note): Someone in the crowd has a sign that says "I Bet Triple H Wins."
Triple H is in the back as he heads for the ring. He says he's going to go out there and do what he should've done two years ago. Roll the highlights.
WWE has hyped this match up to be one of the best ever. Let's see if they can deliver.
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John Cena vs. Triple H
Cena makes his way to the ring first. He now awaits "The Game," Triple H. Triple H comes to the ring. Lilian introduces the two combatants.They lock up and HHH takes control with a headlock. He hits the ropes and knocks Cena down. He follows it with a hip toss on Cena. HHH then "crotch chops" in Cena's direction.
HHH gets another headlock, but Cana powers out and reverses it. Cena gets some boos from the crowd. Cena knocks HHH down and gives him his own salute.
Things now break down and they start brawling. Cena hits a suplex and covers for two. Into the ropes and Cena hits a shoulder block. He tries another, but misses and goes to the outside. HHH follows and tosses Cena back in.
HHH starts working on Cena's back. He hits a suplex followed by a series of elbow drops to the back of Cena. Triple H whips Cena hard into the turnbuckle, then again. HHH covers for a two.
They now start exchanging punches until Cena whips HHH into the corner and is met with a boot. HHH tries to come off the top, but Cena counters and starts to build momentum. Cena sets up for the You Can't See Me, but HHH counters. HHH hits a knee buster to Cena's face. He tries a pedigree, but Cena counters into his version on a neckbreaker. Cena climbs to the top rope and hits a leg drop to HHH's head. Cena goes for the STFU, but HHH kicks out.
Cena tries the You can't see me again, but HHH again counters with a knee lift. HHH then hits a big spinebuster.
Cena counters Triple H and tosses him over the turnbuckle. Triple H tries to get back into the ring, but can't due to hurting his knee. Cena takes advantage and goes right after the injured knee. Cena continues to attack HHH's knee. Cena continues to try for the STFU, but HHH won't have it.
Cena tries for an FU, but HHH counters and hits a pedigree. He makes a cover, but Cena kicks out after two. The two eventually make it to their feet and Cena hits an FU. He covers, but HHH kicks out.
Back to their feet, both men exchange blow after blow. The crows is really into it. Cena finally his inverted slam. Cena then hits the five knuckle shuffle. Cena waits for HHH to get up and tries for an FU. HHH breaks free and tries a pedigree, but Cena counters into an STFU right in the middle of the ring. Triple H nearly gets to the ropes, but Cena pulls him back to the middle. Triple somehow counters into a submission of his own. Cena powers out and picks HHH up into an FU, but HHH counters again into a pedigree and hit it. HHH covers 1...2...3!
WINNER: Triple H
Not quite the epic match they promised, but still decent. Could've been better though.
On to WWE Great American Bash next month.
