Once again, no theme music to start the show. Seems to me like they may be ready to change the theme again. Instead, John Cena is out, sans WWE title belt, to address the crowd. Cena owns up to the fact that Great Khali, who stole the belt last week, hasn't been pinned or made to tap out. Khali's only loss to date was a last man standing match vs. Undertaker on Smackdown back in August '06. Cena promises to give Khali the fight of his life on Sunday at Judgment Day, but wants the belt back now. However, Khali appears on the TitanTron with an interpreter. Cena goes backstage, but Khali just flat overpowers the champion and chokes him out..

Jeff Hardy (w/Matt Hardy) vs. Trevor Murdoch (w/Lance Cade). JR still can't believe the sportsmanship displayed by Cade & Murdoch the last couple of weeks. Murdoch gives Hardy a clean break early on. Total babyface match, as Murdoch didn't try to cheat, nor did Cade even attempt to interfere. Hardy barely connected, though, on the Whisper in the Wind, but Murdoch sold it enough for a near fall. Murdoch blocked the Swanton Bomb by pulling his knees up, but only got a 2. Murdoch went to pick up Hardy, presumably for a slam, but Jeff cradled him for the win.
Winner: Jeff Hardy.

Santino Marella vs. Chris Masters (non-title). Return match from last week, but this time the title is on the line, although JR is under the impression that it was. As before, Masters dominated the contest, and more than once tried to apply the Masterlock, only to have it blocked. Finish saw Masters attempt a wheelbarrow suplex, or at least use it to set up the full nelson, but Marella swung around his larger foe and managed a modified sunset flip to earn the pin.Winner: Santino Marella.

Melina joins JR & the King at the desk for the next match, and raises Lawler's blood pressure at least by doing her entrance on the desk. She blows a kiss to both JR & Lawler.

Candice Michelle vs. Victoria. The two-time former champion is treated like a rent-a-jobber as she's introduced last. The build for Candice as the next challenger continues. Melina, of course, doesn't think Candi is in her class, but then they said the same thing about Trish Stratus 6 years ago. Candi with the spinning heel kick to the head, and for the 2nd time in 3 weeks, Victoria is beaten by Candice.Winner: Candice Michelle Post-match, Candi makes the motion that she wants the title. Melina acts like she doesn't have a clue what Candi's doing, dismissing the former Playboy covergirl as another wannabe.

Edge returns to Raw for one more night, or, at least, until the Uncreative team decides they need him to boost PPV sales next month. He gloats about beating Mr. Kennedy & Undertaker last week, and they don't even mention that Kennedy will only be gone a couple of months. Shawn Michaels comes out, and it's mentioned that he has a concussion after his encounter with Great Khali last week. A match is made for later, which will be Edge's last Raw match for a while.

Bobby Lashley vs. Jonathan Coachman (w/Vince & Shane McMahon & Umaga). Total squash. Coach's only offense was a weak forearm shiver. A few clotheslines and a spear later, and Coach is toast, just as a fan foresaw with his sign. Winner: Bobby Lashley. Post-match, Shane & Umaga attacked, and the physical provocation erases the stipulation placed on Lashley. Shane gets tossed to the floor. Umaga misses a corner butt-splash, and eats a spear. Vince, seeing all this, decides to run. Lashley chases, but is intercepted by Shane. Bad idea. Shane is chased out to the parking lot, where he climbs onto the roof of a limo and escapes. Bobby starts back to the arena, but Dr. Wackjob is waiting for him with a belt shot..

Carlito vs. Val Venis. As with Victoria, Val is treated like a rent-a-jobber here, but unlike Victoria, this one's a more competitive, evenly matched contest between two former IC champs. Val goes for the Money Shot, but Carlito rolls out of range. Val misses a corner charge, and Carlito hits the backcracker to end it. Winner: Carlito. Ric Flair came out after, and Carlito ran out through the crowd. They will meet on Sunday. I want to get this in. I remember seeing Carlito and Venis meet in a dark match a few years back, before Carlito made his debut. He has come quite a ways along in 3 years.

We get a sneak peek of the new Timbaland music video, featuring Extreme Expose & Ashley Massaro, among others. We also see Ashley among a group of WWE personalities quizzed about "The Condemned". Triple H suggests leaving Mike Mizanin on an island with those explosive ankle bracelets all over Miz's body. Kinda tells ya what the former champ thinks of Mizizzle, doesn't it?

Edge vs. Shawn Michaels (non-title). Edge's chyron remains Raw red for one final night. The story here was HBK fighting through the concussion, and it looked for all the world like Edge might pick up another win on his way back to Smackdown. He targeted the head of Michaels with punches and kicks, but couldn't put Michaels away when he had ample opportunity to do so. All of a sudden, Michaels gets an adrenaline rush, and the familiar moveset takes effect. Flying forearm. Nip-up. Atomic drop. Elbow off the top. Superkick. Good night. Edge sold the sweet chin music almost as if he too had been concussed. Winner: Shawn Michaels. Post-match, Orton attacks HBK, wiping him out with a kick to the head, leaving a lot of doubt about their match on Sunday.