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Location: PENNSLYVANIA, UNITED STATES
          on August 2004 at 9:00pm

Rey Mysterio pinned Eddie Guerrero with the West Coast Pop in 0:09:14.
Rating: **** 1/4

With Chavo gone, Eddie Guerrero is now back in the singles division.  While he
was unable to get a win tonight, with matches of this quality, expect to see a
lot more of him, and Rey too, for that matter.


Interview:
The new commissioner...or is it?
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Before Shane McMahon can name himself commissioner, The Mountie shows up, which
leads to a new match for Summerslam.


Edge pinned Kevin Nash with the Edgeacution in 0:11:00.
Rating: *** 1/4

A major win for Edge over Kevin Nash.  One of these days, Edge is going to get
the recognition he deserves.  That day could well be soon.


Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho defeated Rob Van Dam and Val Venis when Benoit
 defeated Venis by countout in 0:18:21.
Rating: *** 1/4
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Benoit narrowly managed to escape the match becoming a double countout, by
sneaking back in the ring and getting a win.


Interview:
The WWE Champion...
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The Undertaker talks tough about Jeff Jarrett.


Hurricane Helms pinned Matt Hardy after a frog splash in 0:05:29.
Rating: ** 1/2

Not a particularly thrilling match, but Hurricane came out with the win.


The Rock pinned Rene Dupree after the Rock Bottom in 0:01:09.
Rating: **

The Rock made short work of Dupree, downing him with the Rock Bottom in just
over a minute.


Interview:
The Rock says...
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Rock challenges Triple H and Stone Cold to a triple threat match at Summerslam.


Match with Special Referee The Mountie:
Jeff Jarrett pinned Shane McMahon with the Stroke in 0:09:25.
Rating: ** 1/4
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The Mountie cheated Shane McMahon out of the match with a fast count.  Jarrett
continue to assault McMahon afterwards, as The Mountie watched on.  Before too
long, however, the Undertaker ran out to chase off his challenger.



Card rating: ** 1/2


Match observations: 

While there were some superb matches here tonight, there were also a few fairly
average ones that dragged the overall rating down.

Something the Mountie said tonight was rather true, with so many superstars
deciding to leave the company, Summerslam is in a bit of a shambles.  There are
still three match slots to fill for the PPV, which is less than a week away.
Aside from the matches already mentioned tonight, it's also been announced that
Brian Kendrick will defend the Cruiserweight Title against Rey Mysterio, and
that Kurt Angle will face Eddie Guerrero, in what should be a great match.

Knowing that it's all on the line at Summerslam, can Shane McMahon overcome
the Mountie, or will the WWE be left right back where it started, with a less
than fair commissioner.  We may find out how he'll fair in the ladder match on
Smackdown, where Shane will team with the Undertaker to face Jeff Jarrett and
The Mountie.  It should be a rather interesting match, to say the least.

After The Rock's challenge tonight, it looks like the attitude leaders' triple
threat match is on.  But Stone Cold has not been seen in quite a while.  Will
he show up this Thursday, or will we have to wait until the PPV to see or hear
from the Rattlesnake?

Expect plenty more news on Summerslam this Thursday, including a full card, 
hopefully!

Next Show: Smackdown