Clinton, Obama, McCain Make WWE Appearance; Clinton, Obama Face Off In Simulated Wrestling Match

***UPDATE***

Obama and Clinton faced off in the ring, and it was a serious WWE smackdown. Well, to be fair, it was a mock-Obama and a mock-Clinton (with a mock-Bill thrown in just for the fun of it). Still, the mock-candidates each gave as good as they got.

Watch a clip below and tell us who you think won:

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***UPDATE***

Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John McCain all made appearances on WWE Wrestling tonight. They videotaped monologues which were played in the stadium. A clip was also shown from WWE's new video game, in which Clinton and Obama took each other on in the ring. The best line of the night was from one WWE commentator: "It's gonna take a village to beat Barack."

Watch the candidates' monologues below

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Hillary Clinton's Monologue:

Barack Obama's Monologue:

John McCain's Monologue:

Watch the simulated wrestling match between Clinton and Obama:

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All three presidential candidates will make appearances on Monday night's WWE Raw. The WWE had invited Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama to settle their score in the ring, but the candidates opted for no contact-taped appearances. Since the Democrats won't step into the ring, the WWE is playing a simulated fight between Obama and Hillary on its website.

Here is a promo for tonight's fight:

And here are video clips of Clinton, Obama and McCain's monologues:

Below is Hillary's transcript for tonight.

Clinton on WWE

Hi, I'm Hillary Clinton. But tonight, in honor of the WWE, you can call me Hill-Rod.

This election is starting to feel a lot like "King of the Ring." The only difference? The last man standing may just be a woman.

The truth is, this election is so important. The next president will face a stack full of difficult challenges right from the opening bell... to fix the economy, bring our troops home from Iraq, and make college more affordable. You need a president who will go to the mat for you. And that's exactly what I'll do.

I've been knocked down, but I've always gotten back up. And I know how to take a hit for the American people. And if things get a little tough, I may even have to deliver the "people's elbow."

Because this country is worth fighting for.

Now, I promise to stick to the political arena. So don't worry Randy Orton you're safe... for now.

When it comes to standing up for the American people though, I am ready to rumble.

Comments

[ksjohnso]

Please....make it stop!!!!!!!!

[peskyliberal]

Wow...and we put a man on the moon.

Gotta you, my latte is gettin' cold.

[venicesurfer]

im surprised obama didnt whine and cry when he got hit.

[tanita]

Obama SUCKED! He was reading off and not making eye contact into the camera. He is just reading along. Ahahaha. Hillary was great, and the fighting was hysterical. Loved it!

[RyanK111]

The match was hysterical. The statements from the candidates, less so. While Hillary and Barack managed to maintain some smidgen of potential-presidential dignity, McCain was the only one of the three to make a complete ass off himself. With the longest statement, the most "inside" references and even adopting a sort-of "character" for his masculine faux-rant, McCain was the dancing monkey of the three.

Anybody else think McCain looked more comfy speaking in this tone and lingo than he does espousing that phony "friends" folksiness?

[REAGANRIGHT]

You are so full of it... they all looked stupid. ALL 3! and your probaly one of the kool-aide drinkers that call Pres. Bush and idiot, and now you have to defend Hill and Barry after this with "While Hillary and Barack managed to maintain some smidgen of potential-presidential dignity" is so B.S. They both stink the place up! Can you smell what B.O. realy is?

[FDRbyGodDemocrat]

Jesus, who taught you how to spell? George Bush?

[loper2008]

McCain was so bad ... OMG, if he thinks he is going to win by saying the word bitter over and over I can't wait till November.

Hillary started off strong but she always goes overboard on these things, too many fighting references.

Barack's was the best. He referenced WWE culture without being too explicit. His smile at the end is great, too.

[desmirl]

For a while, i thought that was an actor doing Bill Clinton.

[personalpolitical]

That's not very realistic, shouldn't Bill and Hillary be double teaming Obama?

[joeyhegele]

Only if Barack has his attack team (Olbermann, Matthews, and the rest of the press) right behind him.

[Gilda]

Maybe 'roid rage" can explain the Clintons?

[thegreatgiginthesky]

Another new low for politics in America. Forget about vital issues, lets just throw all the candidates into the octagon and give them each a knife and see who survives.

[LanosIceland]

This is typical of why the entire world has to pay the consequences of american culture. That politicians sanction this kind of behaviour in a presidential election is testimony to a culture of blood sport and futher enhances the partial truth that americans in a world of make believe; this has exceeded the boundaries of bad taste. To partake in such a charade at a time when the nation needs serious discussion on the issues, and more than ever needs it's citizens to pay attention, clearly demonstrates the sate of the union. No wonder ABC is able to offer the kind of gotcha debate format they did last week, no wonder this election is less about issues and more about who's looks, sounds and acts tougher. When is this country finally going to wake up from it's lethargy and set aside the chains of stupidity. I simply can't believe what I just saw; the ignorance of it all.

[MrHumidty]

PRETTY DAMN FUNNY!

[WoodyCPM]

Hysterical! Loved the ears! Gotta love Hill and her changing hair! Loved Bill! Had me rollin'! Hysterical!

[U4IA]

And the Emperors regularly attended the matches at the Coliseum prior to the fall.

[DavePM]

The Games were outlawed by the time of the "Fall". So much for uniting the people through good ol' fashioned battle royales. Thanks Christendom.

[JadedAggie]

Ugh this is taking it too far. Look there are a few actually humorous lines in their monologues, but they are going overboard and entering new levels of pander bear territory. With that said, McCain's monologue made me want to lose consciousness just so I didn't have to hear anymore. Even for puns his jokes were bad.