RAW News: Huge Mistake, 3-Hour Special, 5 Returns, Big Matches

The WWE Slammy Awards will take place two weeks from tonight (Monday) on the USA Network as a part of a three-hour special RAW. The show will highlight the WWE achievements of 2008. This is WWE's holiday special. The Tribute To The Troops show will also be a taped show for the holidays.

Mr. Kennedy, Goldust, Pat Patterson, Melina, and John Cena all returned on RAW this week.

Confirmed for RAW next week:

*Rey Mysterio vs. The Miz
*Finlay vs. John Morrison
*Kane vs. John Cena

Rey Mysterio vs. The Miz and Finlay vs. John Morrison are opening round matches for the IC Title #1 Contender's Tournament. Kofi Kingston and CM Punk advanced on RAW this week so they'll fight the winners of next weeks matches. Then the two winners of those matches will face either other for the chance to take on William Regal for the title.

HBK was sporting a nasty black eye on RAW. I reported last night that Shawn took a stiff shot to the eye during his Survivor Series match last night.

WWE spoiled Melina's return by putting her name across the board during Candice's entrance. Ouch! Lawler even acknowledged that they totally screwed up. Did Melina look HOT or what?