With SummerSlam taking place this Sunday, last night’s Raw certainly laid just about the final groundwork for its representation in the 23rd annual big event. Just about? Yes, because there is still one piece of the puzzle that needs to be put in place for Team Raw, as they take on the Nexus this Sunday night.

John Cena, Bret “Hitman” Hart, Chris Jericho, Edge, R-Truth, and John Morrison are now missing one member to complete their team, thanks to Nexus knocking the Great Khali out of action last night in another unprovoked attack. Now The Miz just so happened to fall into the laps of Cena and Bret last night, saying that he thought that Cena and Bret might need his help. Well Bret and Cena then asked him whether he was in or out, and Miz said that he would let them know….by Sunday.

Now, I have nothing whatsover against The Miz, whose star continues to shine here in WWE. But you mean to tell me that for these next six days Team Raw is going to apparently let one individual hold them up with a decision to complete their team? Cena and Bret should have been more assertive when talking to him last night; take it or leave it! Team Raw seems to be united, although I even wonder about that, what with Edge and Jericho’s respective demeanors; more on that in a moment. But for the immediate decision as to the final team member, Team Raw should say thanks but no thanks to the Miz, and enlist the services of one Evan Bourne! To me, it’s a no brainer; here’s why:

Flashback to Raw on May 31, when Cena selected Bourne to be his tag team partner; the two of them really clicked and jelled well as a unit. You know what you get in Bourne: speed, quickness, and someone who will give you more than 100 %. You also add one of the more spectacular moves in WWE, the Shooting Star Press, to an already impressive roster of moves. Bourne also would give Team Raw three other valuable intangibles that I am sure Cena would be thrilled to add: Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect. Folks, Evan Bourne gets my vote to be a part of Team Raw for Sunday’s match against Nexus. He would be the perfect compliment to join those already in.

I couldn’t agree more! Its great that such a legend can see just how good Evan is. Lets hope WWE puts Evan into the elmination tag match this sunday!

World Wrestling Entertainment’s second largest annual pay-per-view, SummerSlam, will take place Sunday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. PT/ 8 ET live from the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. Presented by 7-Eleven and Slim Jim, fans in more than 100 countries will watch the event in 20 different languages. SummerSlam has turned from a standalone pay-per-view event into a weekend-long celebration with various activities throughout Los Angeles that place an emphasis on community and charitable outreach.

- WWE’s community outreach continues Friday, Aug. 13, with the second annual Day of Service in conjunction with the Honorable Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa. Volunteers will be joining the mayor and WWE Superstars Evan Bourne, John Morrison and Divas The Bella Twins in three locations to paint wall murals for the Housing Authority at three housing projects including Mar Vista Gardens, Jordan Downs and Ramona Gardens. Last year, a similar project was completed at three different sites in Los Angeles.

The Miz vs. Evan Bourne
- We go to the ring and out comes WWE’s United States Champion The Miz with his Money in the Bank briefcase. Out next is his opponent, Evan Bourne.

They lock up and Miz strikes first. Bourne comes back with kicks but gets knocked down to the mat. Miz goes to work with forearm shots now. Miz keeps control of the match and keeps Bourne down. Bourne tries to fight out with kicks but Miz knocks him out of the air. Miz hits the running clothesline in the corner for a 2 count.

Miz applies a chinlock now and holds it. Bourne tries to fight out but Miz stops him. Miz goes for a suplex but Bourne breaks free from it with knees to the head. Bourne with kicks now, sending Miz into the corner. Bourne hits an awesome hurricanrana from behind Miz for a 2 count. Miz changes things with a big clothesline and Bourne goes down. More “Miz is awesome” chants from the crowd. Miz hits the Skull Crashing Finale on Bourne for the pin and the win.
Winner: The Miz

Evan Bourne vs. Zack Ryder.
- Bourne takes the early control with a dropkick. He follows it up with a standing hurricanrana. Another dropkicks sends Ryder to the apron. A roundhouse kick sends Ryder to the barricade. Bourne tries to hit a splash from the turnbuckle but misses badly, crashing into the barricade as we go to break. We’re back as Ryder holds a side headlock. A swinging neckbreaker for Ryder nets a 2 count. He reapplies the headlock. Bourne makes his way to the corner where Ryder lands a right leg smash for another 2 count. Bourne hits an enziguiri & roll up for a 2 count. Bourne lands kicks to the legs of Ryder along with a spinning heel kick. Ryder catches Bourne from the corner to land a modified power bomb for a 2 count. He rises to the corner but Bourne stops him with a punch, then hits a back body drop. Bourne hits the Shooting Star Press for the victory. A replay of the action is shown as the show comes to a close.

WWE.com has been kind enough to release 16 digitals from the recent National Boy Scout Jamboree that i mentioned in a previous post recently. Yet again we have some great shots from different distances etc. Evan looks to be having a great time, so take a look and enjoy.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The Miz wasn’t the only awesome one in the room at the Arena at Harbor Yard. He was joined by Ellison and Solomon Burt-Murray, WWE’s newest Community Champions.

While attending Raw earlier this year, the New Jersey brothers received certificates from Evan Bourne, WWE Community Champions T-shirts from United States Champion The Miz and a WWE Championship replica title from Mark Henry to honor their outstanding community involvement.

For one year, Ellison, 9, and Solomon, 11, raised money for Minority Athletes Networking etc. Inc. – a local organization founded by former New York Giants team members that provides scholarships to inner city children. To raise money, the brothers organized and hosted fundraisers, received contributions from family members and sacrificed their allowances. The boys even committed to forgoing holiday and birthday gifts for one year in lieu of donations to MAN.

“It started with Solomon asking friends and family to give to MAN instead of giving him presents for his 11th birthday,” the boys’ father, Leonard Murray, said. “Then they continued on and asked family and friends to give $10 a month to the organization. Between donations and their allowance and birthday money, they raised a little over $2,000.”

And the boys’ donation didn’t go unnoticed. Recently, they met with MAN Executive Director, Aaron Martin, who, according to Leonard, was deeply touched and excited about the boys’ work. Martin went as far as to invite Solomon and Ellison to the annual MAN gala in New Jersey on May 4. There, the boys presented the organization with their donation check.

“Solomon and Ellison actually spoke at the dinner and told the story of how they selected MAN, and what they did over the course of the year,” Leonard said. “It was a sight to see and I couldn’t have been prouder.”

Neither could WWE. Thanks, Solomon and Ellison for being true WWE Community Champions!

Sky’s the limit
- Evan Bourne is ready to fly into action when he takes on another highly-competitive Raw Superstar, Zack Ryder, in the main event of Thursday night’s most exciting show!