WWE Night of Champions (2007) Results: Full Recap, Matches, Commentary, Winners, Rating

On June 24, 2007, the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, hosted the final Vengeance event until 2011, with Night of Champions taking its place. In keeping with the event's theme, each match on the card was fought for one of WWE's nine then-active championships, with two titles changing hands and seven remaining with their respective champions. ## The Raw brand's main event saw John Cena defend his WWE Championship in a Five-Pack Challenge against Bobby Lashley, King Booker, Mick Foley, and Randy Orton. Cena emerged victorious, retaining his title by pinning Foley. On the other hand, the featured match from the SmackDown! brand was a "Last Chance match" for the World Heavyweight Championship between Edge and Batista, with Edge winning via countout. ## Originally slated to face (and defeat) CM Punk for the vacant ECW World Championship, Chris Benoit failed to appear and was replaced by Johnny Nitro, who emerged victorious by pinfall after executing a corkscrew neckbreaker from the middle rope. However, after the event, it was revealed that Benoit had tragically murdered his wife and son before taking his own life.## WWE Night of Champions (2007) Results: Full Recap ## Singles Match: Super Crazy Vs Carlito ## In advance of its live pay-per-view broadcast, a dark match transpired featuring Super Crazy pitted against Carlito. Notably, Super Crazy emerged victorious in this preliminary contest. ## WINNER: Super Crazy ## MATCH TIME: - ## MATCH RATING: ** ## World Tag Team Championship Match: Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch (c) Vs The Hardys (Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy) ## The opening bout pitted the formidable duo of Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch against The Hardys (Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy) for the coveted World Tag Team Championship. The match commenced with Cade and Matt in the ring, with the latter asserting his dominance. As the contest progressed, both teams made frequent tags and worked in tandem to gain the upper hand. However, Cade and Murdoch attempted to make a hasty retreat from the bout, only to be pursued and dragged back into the squared circle by the relentless Hardys. ## In a thrilling turn of events, Jeff attempted a spectacular Swanton Bomb on Cade, but Murdoch broke up the high-flying maneuver, coming to his partner's aid. Matt valiantly attempted to even the odds but was impeded by the official. With the referee momentarily distracted, Murdoch seized the opportunity to push Jeff off the top turnbuckle, leaving Cade free to deliver a crushing powerbomb. The crowd was left in stunned silence as Cade secured the pinfall on Jeff, successfully retaining the prestigious World Tag Team Championship. ## WINNER: Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch (c) ## MATCH TIME: 08:55 ## MATCH RATING: *** ## WWE Cruiserweight Championship: Chavo Guerrero (c) Vs Jimmy Wang Yang ## The second encounter of the event featured Chavo Guerrero and Jimmy Wang Yang battling for the prestigious WWE Cruiserweight Championship. As the match kicked off, Yang and Guerrero engaged in a fierce lockup, with Yang showcasing his in-ring prowess through most of the match. However, a missed moonsault by Yang proved to be a turning point, as Guerrero quickly capitalized and executed a devastating Gory Bomb. Further asserting his dominance, Guerrero followed up with a Frog Splash, leaving Yang gasping for air. Ultimately, Guerrero secured the win by pinning Yang, retaining the Cruiserweight Championship for himself. ## WINNER: Chavo Guerrero ## MATCH TIME: 10:16 ## MATCH RATING: ***½ ## Singles match for the vacant ECW World Championship: Johnny Nitro Vs CM Punk ## In the third bout, CM Punk faced off against Johnny Nitro, who had stepped in for the absent Chris Benoit, with the ECW World Championship on the line. The match commenced with Punk launching a crossbody assault on Nitro, but the latter was quick to counter with a stunning enzuigiri. Nitro then proceeded to showcase his agility by executing a picture-perfect corkscrew neckbreaker, pinning Punk down to clinch the victory and earn the prestigious ECW World Champion title. The fans were left awestruck by Nitro's impressive display of athleticism and ring acumen. ## WINNER: Johnny Nitro ## MATCH TIME: 08:00 ## MATCH RATING: *** ## WWE Intercontinental Championship: Santino Marella (c) Vs Umaga ## In the fourth showdown, Santino Marella went head-to-head with Umaga for the coveted WWE Intercontinental Championship. The match commenced with Umaga asserting his dominance, relentlessly crushing Marella with his raw power. Barely two minutes into the match, Umaga began unleashing a barrage of punches on Marella with unbridled aggression. However, the referee had to intervene and disqualify Umaga for disregarding the five-count rule and continuing his assault on Marella. Despite the disqualification, Umaga was not done yet and unleashed a devastating splash and a Samoan Spike on Santino, leaving him writhing in agony on the mat. ## WINNER: Santino Marella by disqualification ## MATCH TIME: 02:34 ## MATCH RATING: ** ## WWE United States Championship: Montel Vontavious Porter (c) Vs Ric Flair ## The fifth epic encounter featured Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) locking horns with the legendary Ric Flair in a battle for the prestigious WWE United States Championship. The match commenced with Flair unleashing a series of thunderous backhand chops on MVP, asserting his dominance in the ring. Flair continued to keep the upper hand and applied his signature figure four leglock on MVP, hoping to force a submission. ## However, MVP refused to succumb to Flair's tactics and managed to execute a crafty low blow to turn the tables in his favor. With Flair reeling in pain, MVP delivered a stunning Playmaker move and secured the pinfall, successfully retaining his United States Championship title. ## WINNER: Montel Vontavious Porter## MATCH TIME: 08:43 ## MATCH RATING: *** ## WWE Tag Team Championship: Deuce 'n Domino (c) (with Cherry) Vs Jimmy Snuka and Sgt. Slaughter ## The sixth enthralling bout was an open challenge thrown by the reigning champions Deuce 'n Domino for the WWE Tag Team Championship, inviting any worthy challengers to step up and face them. The challenge was eagerly accepted by the legendary Jimmy Snuka, who, coincidentally, was also Deuce's real-life father, and the formidable Sgt. Slaughter. The match commenced with Snuka and Slaughter taking control and showcasing their formidable in-ring prowess. ## Despite their dominance, Deuce 'n Domino refused to back down and fought tooth and nail to secure the win. In a shocking twist, Deuce managed to pin Snuka, securing the victory and retaining their championship titles. However, Deuce 'n Domino's triumph was short-lived as they attacked Snuka and Slaughter after the match. Luckily, Tony Garea and Rick Martel rushed in to the ring to provide much-needed backup and come to the aid of Snuka and Slaughter. ## WINNER: Deuce 'n Domino ## MATCH TIME: 06:34## MATCH RATING: **½ ## Last Chance match for the World Heavyweight Championship: Edge (c) Vs Batista ## The seventh captivating contest pitted the reigning World Heavyweight Champion Edge against the powerhouse Batista, in a high-stakes "Last Chance match." This meant that if Batista lost, he would be barred from challenging for the championship again for as long as Edge remained the title holder. The match kicked off in a heated manner, with both wrestlers unleashing their signature moves to gain the upper hand. Batista seemed to have the match in his grasp, having won by disqualification after Edge resorted to a sneaky low blow. ## However, the SmackDown! General Manager Theodore Long intervened and ordered the match to be restarted with the added stipulation that Edge could lose the title if he got disqualified. Edge seized the opportunity and emerged victorious after Batista was counted out, thus retaining his title and effectively closing the door on Batista's future chances at the championship. Frustrated and furious, Batista unleashed his anger on Edge, attacking him and delivering a devastating Batista Bomb outside the ring before leaving with the title belt. ## WINNER: Edge ## MATCH TIME: 16:50 ## MATCH RATING: ****½ ## Candice Michelle Vs Melina (c): Singles match for the WWE Women's Championship ## The eighth thrilling encounter of the night showcased the talented wrestlers Melina and Candice Michelle, battling it out for the coveted WWE Women's Championship. The two fierce competitors engaged in a fierce back-and-forth exchange, each determined to emerge victorious. ## However, it was Michelle who managed to execute a perfectly timed spinning heel kick, sending Melina crashing to the mat and clinching the Women's Championship title. The crowd erupted with excitement and admiration for the triumphant Michelle, who had overcome a formidable opponent in a match that will surely go down in the annals of WWE history. ## WINNER: Candice Michelle ## MATCH TIME: 04:07 ## MATCH RATING: ***½ ## Five-Pack Challenge for the WWE Championship: John Cena (c) Vs Bobby Lashley, King Booker (with Queen Sharmell), Mick Foley and Randy Orton ## The eagerly anticipated main event, which was billed as the "WWE Championship Challenge," brought together five of the most formidable wrestlers in the industry. Reigning champion John Cena was pitted against the likes of King Booker, Bobby Lashley, Mick Foley, and Randy Orton, each eager to seize the coveted WWE Championship title. The match was a rollercoaster ride of intense action, with each competitor gaining the upper hand at various points throughout the match.## One particularly breathtaking moment saw Lashley take a daring leap over the top rope, crashing down onto his four opponents. As the match drew to a close, Cena delivered a devastating FU on Lashley, sending him crashing through an announce table. In the end, it was Cena who emerged victorious, successfully defending his title after pinning Foley with another FU. The electrifying performance by all five wrestlers left the audience in awe, cementing their place in the annals of WWE history. ## WINNER: John Cena ## MATCH TIME: 10:08 ## MATCH RATING: **** ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.