Todd and Matt talking about Kane’s victory in the Money in the Bank match at the Money in the Bank pay per view, and Kane cashing in the Money in the Bank briefcase to defeat Rey Mysterio to become the new World Champion at Money in the Bank.

The new World Champion wastes no time coming to the ring and he is going to address the Smackdown audience. Kane says as a child, he would take his goldfish and pinch its tail as he held it high above its bowl. He watched it withering in pain, gasping for air, and slowly dying. Kane says that is how he has felt for the last thirteen years until last Sunday night. That was when seven bruised, battered, and lifeless souls were laid to rest with their bodies piled on top of each other as he won the Money in the Bank contract. Then he did something unprecedented. He made history. He cashed in the Money in the Bank contract that same night to become the World Heavyweight Champion. It was the most gratifying moment of his career.

Kane says that Rey put up a valiant effort against Jack Swagger but his moment of glory was quickly extinguished when Swagger fastened the ankle lock on Rey like a deadbolt, almost ripping Rey’s ligaments into tiny pieces of fragmented shrapnel. Poor little Rey and his ankle. When he came out to help, Rey’s gratitude shined bright on his face and the fans applauded. Rey’s gratefulness and appreciation quickly turned to horror when Kane came out to challenge him for the championship. When he towered over Rey and grabbed him by the throat, he could feel Rey’s pulse throb in his hand, his eyes nearly pop out of his head. Then he choke slammed Rey through the mat with all of his force. That would have been enough but then Kane says his primal animal instincts took over and he scraped up Rey’s remains and dropped Rey on his head to become World Heavyweight Champion. The crowd applauded again.

Kane tells Rey that he did what anyone in his position would have done . . . even Rey. Kane says that he did it better. Kane says that he did it. He says that he didn’t do it for himself. Kane says that he did it for his brother. [While Kane is talking we see the footage of Kane dealing with his brother’s demise and the attempts at finding out the identity of the person who attacked his brother] He brought the World Title to where it rightfully belongs. He brought it to the dark side. Then he went to his brother’s bedside to share his victory. Instead of an overwhelming feeling of pride and adulation, Kane says his soul was overcome with shame and sorrow because his once all powerful brother laid there, unable to appreciate the momentous occasion. His eyes were still closed and his body was still limp and unresponsive. Kane says that he vowed that nothing and no one would tear this Holy Grail from his grasp. Kane says that his brother’s assailant is still at large and he will not rest until he finds the culprit. He will not rest until he finds the one who put his brother in a vegetative state. He says that he will not rest until he finds the one who is responsible for his brother’s demise. Hell will reign supreme when the World Champion finally achieves his vengeance.

Kane unleashes the pyro from the turnbuckles before he leaves the ring and walks to the back.

Todd mentions that Jack swagger and Rey Mysterio will meet in a two-out-of-three falls match to determine the number one contender for the World Title at SummerSlam.

Matt Hardy and Christian versus Drew McIntyre and ‘Dashing’ Cody Rhodes

Winners: Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre

Jack Swagger is in the interview area with Josh Mathews. Josh mentions that Jack can avenge his loss at Money at the Bank later tonight when he faces Rey Mysterio for a shot at Kane’s World Title at SummerSlam. Josh says that Jack must feel fortunate about the opportunity. Jack snaps back at Josh and wonders how he can feel fortunate. He says that he was robbed by that dirty worm, Rey Mysterio. Rey took a page out of the book of one of the dirtiest liars and cheats in WWE history, Eddie Guerrero. Jack says that he had Rey in the ankle lock and he says that he could taste his second World Title on the tip of his tongue. Jack says that Rey purposely unlaced his boot in order to slither out like the snake he is. Jack wants Josh to admit that it was unfair. Josh points out that while Jack may consider it unfair, some might call it clever. Jack says that where he comes from, it is called cheating. Jack says that it was clever that Rey lost his title later in the night to Kane because he almost snapped Rey’s ankle in two. That is clever. He says that Rey won’t be able to lie, cheat, or steal tonight. He says that Rey won’t be able to walk after the first fall. He will dominate the match. Not only will he break Rey’s ankle, he will shatter it. Jack says that he will do the same to Kane at SummerSlam. Jack says that he is going to put Kane in the same place that Kane put his father. He is going to put Kane in the hospital. We go to commercial.

We are back and DID you Know that WWE has worked with the Make-A-Wish Foundation for more than 25 years.

We see a graphic for the two-out-of-three falls match later tonight with footage of what Jack has done to Rey’s ankle and Matt Striker wonders if Rey’s ankle will be a factor in the match as well as Jack’s anger at losing to Rey at Money in the Bank.

It is time for another Alberto Del Rio video package. Alberto walks into his house and he looks at a statue. He says that he is the bravest of the brave. He says that bravery is an extraordinary attribute that lies in the heart of extraordinary men. He says that bravery is more than facing overwhelming odds. It is more than spitting in the eye of adversity. Bravery involves breaking boundaries, abolishing cultural stereo types, and competing with so much passion and cajones that people say that you have changed their lives forever. They write letters, name their children after you, and sometimes send you gifts like the statue that is in front of him. He says that he is the bravest of the brave.

Michelle and Layla are in the back and they are celebrating Layla’s title win at Money in the Bank. They drink some champagne. Michelle says that Layla is the best friend and co-champion she can have. Layla says the same thing. Michelle says that she has a gift for Layla and Layla has a gift for Michelle. They give each other half of a locket that fits together perfectly.

Teddy Long enters the room and Teddy congratulates Layla for successfully defending the Women’s Title on Sunday. Teddy tells them to enjoy their celebration while it lasts because Layla will be defending the title against Tiffany. Teddy leaves and Michelle and Layla are outraged that Teddy would steal their lines and then they throw out a playa and Holla.

Kofi is getting his neck brace taken off by the medical staff as he gets ready for his match and he walks with Michael McGillicutty

Kofi Kingston with Michael McGillicutty versus Dolph Ziggler with Vickie Guerrero

Winner: Dolph Ziggler

Big Show versus Luke Gallows with CM Punk, the unknown masked member, and Serena

Winner: Big Show

Dashing Cody Rhodes’ Grooming Tips. Cody says that there is nothing more disgusting than gnarly walrus like nose hairs. Cody says that he is here to show us how you can be ‘dashing’. Cody talks about men who have hairs dangling from their nostrils. Cody says that the last thing you want your woman to worry about when you go in for that first intimate kiss is those curved feelers on the inside of your nostrils. Cody brings out some nose hair clippers and shows us the proper procedure. He says that everyone is one step closer to being dashing.

It is time for the Raw Rebound.

Matt and Todd talk about how we will know Kane’s opponent for SummerSlam by the end of the night so we go to the back to get some comments from Rey Mysterio.

Josh approaches Rey and he asks if Rey can handle this match tonight after what happened the last few weeks. Rey says that he is in a lot of pain, and he was getting the feel of being World Champion. His story as World Champion was just getting started but it was taken in the blink of an eye. Rey says that he probably wouldn’t have done what Kane did on Sunday, but he is not Kane. He says that he is not happy with what happened on Sunday. He says that he has to beat Swagger twice tonight in order to make things right. The next time he meets Kane in the ring, it will be a different story. It will be a story with a happy ending.

Jack Swagger versus Rey Mysterio for the Number One Contender Spot in a Two-Out-Of-Three Falls Match

Winner: Rey Mysterio

Kane’s pyro goes off and Swagger punches Kane but Kane punches back. Kane with a choke slam to Swagger and Swagger goes to the floor.

Kane sees Rey down on the mat and Rey backs into the corner. Kane stands over Rey and brings Rey to his feet. Rey hobbles because he does not know what Kane is going to do. Kane raises Rey’s hand before leaving the ring.

Kane returns to the ring and Rey is able to get to the floor. Kane brings Rey back in. Kane tries for a choke slam and Rey with a head scissors that sends Kane into the ropes and Rey hits a 619. Rey hobbles up the ramp with Kane in the ring.

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