| Monday Night RAW | |
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| Promotion | WWE |
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| Date | December 1, 2008 |
| Venue | Verizon Center |
| City | Washington, D.C. |
| Previous episode | November 24, 2008 |
| Next episode | December 8, 2008 |
The December 1, 2008 Edition of RAW is a Professional wrestling television show of the WWE's RAW brand, which took place on December 1, 2008 at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C..
Episode Summary[]
Stephanie states her intentions[]
With the WWE Universe cheering his arrival, Rey Mysterio began making his way down to the ring to face The Miz in the Intercontinental Title Tournament's next match. Before the Ultimate Underdog could get to the ring, however, he was confronted by the monstrous Mike Knox for the second week in a row. This time their run-in didn't stop with staring and harsh words, however, as the Desert Destroyer attacked the Master of the 619, resulting in torn ligaments in Mysterio's elbow. After recognizing that the luchador wouldn't be able to compete in the tournament, Stephanie McMahon stated her intention to find a replacement for the high-flyer later in the night.
Melina vs Jillian[]
One week earlier on Raw, Melina proved to the WWE Universe that she was fully recovered from her ankle injury, leading Mickie James & Candice Michelle to victory in a Six-Diva Tag Team Match. In the paparazzi-hounded Diva's first singles match back, however, she was faced with the agile and aggressive Jillian. With Women's Champion Beth Phoenix and her beau, Santino Marella looking on from ringside, Melina proceeded to beat her opponent, and make clear to The Glamazon her intention to win her coveted Women's Title.
Stephanie announced the Superstar of the Year nominees[]
Having just recently assumed power of Monday Night Raw, Stephanie McMahon appeared before the WWE Universe to talk about the following week's Slammy Awards on a special three-hour Raw, starting at 8/7 CT. The Executive Vice President went on to announce the nominees for what is certainly the most coveted Slammy: Superstar of the Year. She went on to announce Edge, Batista, Jeff Hardy, Chris Jericho, Triple H and John Cena as the nominees. As if that wasn't enough reason to tune in next week, all six Superstars will be competing in matches during the special edition of Raw: Jeff Hardy vs. Chris Jericho, Triple H vs. Batista and champion against champion, World Heavyweight Champion John Cena vs. WWE Champion Edge.
Results[]
- Singles Match: Melina defeated Jillian Hall
Other on-screen talent[]
- Ring announcer: Lilian Garcia