WWE STARS INTERESTED IN LEAVING THE INDUSTRY

A source within WWE notes that Chavo Guerrero quitting is bigger news than most think, noting that Batista, Chris Jericho, MVP, Matt Hardy and now Chavo all asked to be released or let their contracts expire, and CM Punk is doing the same.


There is said to be a handful of other stars who have been talking about doing the same thing. Guerrero’s departure caught a lot of the WWE talents off guard and several were praising him for having the guts to walk away.

BATISTA REDUCED LOADS OF WEIGHT, WANTS TO RETURN TO WWE

 Batista addressed more fan comments regarding his new skinnier look on Twitter. He wrote:


“yes…I am down to a puny 180 lbs. Thats why my head looks so large. Honestly I lost 20lbs over the past yr. Switched up my diet and layed off the weights big time. More go than show now for sure.”


He also clarified his recent comments on WWE: “real quick…i don’t hate the WWE! i love pro wrestling! just didn’t agree with the PG direction. i loved it edgy and hardcore. and i would definitely like to return…just not right now. im enjoying the hell out of my normal life. hope that makes sense.”

CHAVO GUERRERO THANKS HIS FRIENDS, TALKS ABOUT BATISTA

 Here are some more comments from former WWE Superstar Chavo Guerrero after his departure from the company this weekend:


“Can’t believe all the response I’ve gotten!  Good or bad, u have taken the time to tweet what u think. Thank u all


I’m still trending, which means all of u are trending too. I can’t do it without u. In a sense, I am u, and u are me! 


Not only time to be a Guerrero but also time to represent La Raza correctly! They can try, but they can’t hold us down!! Viva La Raza!!


Weather it was making Mysterio quit,losing to a Leprechaun, being a 10 time champ,or dying my hair & becoming Kerwin White, I always gave U my all in that ring & always will! I loved every cheer & every Chavo Sucks chant. Thank u. U fans ARE wrestling!! 


Another thing I’m happy about..I get to spend time with my boy Batista!! Low riders all day long!! Impalas to be exact! Mines a 63, his a 64″

BATISTA JOINS TWEETER, TALKS ABOUT LOSING WEIGHT

Former WWE star Batista has launched an account on Twitter via twitter.com/Real_DBautista. The account has been confirmed by his official website, Demon-Wrestling.com. He posted an introductory message explaining what he’s been up to since parting ways with WWE last year.


“So I’m giving in to my rule of NO social networking because I promised my boy Josh Rafferty that i would……so here we go!” Batista wrote. “First off!!!!! NO HATERS ALLOWED!!! I hate HATERS!! I wish all haters a Nick Diaz style ass woopin! go somewhere else!


“This is what i’ve done since I left WWE a year ago….3 movies, first one “House of the Rising Sun” being released next month. riding low with my homies…. THE IMPERIALS!!!! Los Angeles chapter….sup Francisco,Junior, El Presidente Tomas..(we miss you Jesse) training my ass off at Gracie Fighter Pleasant Hill Cali, Gracie Fighter Tampa Fl., and Powerhouse Gym in Downtown Tampa. ….and chillin with Sarah : )”


Batista also says he plans on fighting no matter what.


He wrote, “So I’ll repeat myself because haters are not only losers but they also seem to be illiterate! NO f***ING HATERS! no negative chi here!!!! and God willing…YES I will be fighting. even if i have to walk my old ass to the cage with a cane!”


Batista then criticizes WWE’s “PG” product, writing, “I’m the biggest wrestling fan there is..which is why I’m boycotting the PG BS! They’re selling watered down art bro. Kills me.”


Batista also responded to queries regarding his recent weight loss. He says he gave up weights and eliminated certain foods from his diet.


“Gave up the weights, gluten, red meat, pork….down to 260…feel great,” he wrote. “Leaner than ever though. I feel great at this weight.”

SYNOPSIS FOR WWE'S GREATEST STARS OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM DVD

 Below is the synopsis for WWE’s Greatest Stars of the New Millennium, which comes out on Bluray and a three-disc DVD July 26th:


“The Greatest Stars of the New Millennium profiles 15 superstars that dominated the ring for the first decade of the 2000s. Each star is profiled and one of his greatest matches is included. Stars examined will include John Cena, Triple H, Undertaker, Randy Orton, Edge, Chris Jericho, Batista, and more. “

CENA TEAMS WITH ENEMIES??

Out of the four times that John Cena has held the WWE Tag Team Titles, it has been with someone he was feuding with at that time. Cena won the belts with Shawn Michaels in 2007, Batista in 2008, David Otunga in 2010 and The Miz this past Monday night. Each time Cena won the tag titles with an opponent, the reigns got shorter - two months, one week, one day and 12 minutes. 

BATISTA SPEAKS WHY HE LEFT, WHEN HE WILL BE BACK

Batista recently spoke to ESPN and mentioned WWE and a possible return to wrestling, with highlights below:


Why He Left WWE: “I didn’t agree with the direction the company was going in. It was geared more toward the PG rating. I fell in love with wrestling again in the late ’90s with ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin and ‘The Rock’ Dwayne Johnson … It was edgy, and that was the kind of wrestling I knew and loved. It wasn’t like that anymore, and my passion for it died a little bit.”


Return to Wrestling: “I’m hoping the cycle will come around again, and it’ll get a little edgy and it’ll be my time to come back and shine a little bit. I love kids. I’m not anti-kids. I just don’t think kids are going to relate to me the same way they’re going to guys like John Cena, guys who are, to me, more bubblegum. There’s nothing bubblegum about me.”

BATISTA'S FUTURE WITH WWE AND CAREER

Batista told Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer at the recent Strikeforce event that he had not given up on his MMA career. Batista said he would not rule out WWE in the future but right now he is focusing on his acting career.


The former World Champion noted that he’s working on a movie in a few weeks and is in talks for a major movie role that would be a big boost to his career. If that deal works out, the movie would begin filming around Christmas time.


Batista has met with Strikeforce four times and they still haven’t reached a deal, mostly because of financial issues. Batista is interested in a multi-fight deal and feels he could be ready for a fight by March. He realizes that he needs to fight soon if he’s going to do it because he turns 42 in January.


Batista is interested in three fights with Strikeforce with one being a tune-up fight, the second being against someone like Bobby Lashley and if he is victorious in that fight, the third fight would be against a bigger name on pay-per-view. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker wants to put together a Lashley vs. Batista pay-per-view match and then go from there on more fights with Batista.


He also said that TNA made him some good offers but if he is going to return to pro wrestling, it will be with WWE.

BATISTA SIGNS NBC'S CHUCK

 Batista has signed on for a reoccurring role on NBC’s Chuck. Batista will debut on the show October 11th, the week after Steve Austin’s appearance. Batista will play character Casey’s former soldier buddies who have gone rogue and are back to get revenge on him.

WWE EXPECTS NEXUS FOR PPV SURPRISES

During today’s WWE investor conference call, Vince McMahon talked about how WWE had a bad quarter and they faced a “perfect storm” of problems. Those problems included the volcano explosion in Iceland, which disreupted their European tour, as well as the numerous injuries (Undertaker, Triple H) and departures (Shawn Michaels, Batista) of their top stars.


Vince McMahon then put over Nexus and said he believes they will help turn the PPV numbers around starting with Summerslam. “I think there’s been a very favorable response to our new talent,” McMahon said.

BATISTA UPDATE

 As noted before, Batista was at this week’s Strikeforce MMA show and made it clear that he left WWE because he was unhappy with the direction of the company. Dave Meltzer asked Batista if he would do something like Chris Jericho and return in a year or two. Batista said he didn’t want to be compared to Jericho and said he had no plans on returning but did not rule out a return one day.

Batista joked that he was in Los Angeles looking for work and said he’s open for offers, be it MMA or acting. Batista has had discussions about doing a reality TV show.

Apparently Batista has been approached with an offer by a non-major MMA group. Word is that it’s a big money offer and is for two fights, likely pay-per-view events and the first opponent would be a well-known former headliner. This is the same offer that Batista hinted around about when he was leaving WWE. Batista has been training regularly at the Affliction gym and has dropped considerable weight since leaving WWE. Most believe that a MMA career for Batista is highly unlikely, given his age and experience, among other things.

Batista’s contract with WWE has expired and he is a free agent. TNA did make an offer to Batista but with the large amount of money they have spent on bringing in other big names recently, they couldn’t come close to matching what he had been earning in WWE.

BATISTA REVEALS THE REASON BEHIND LEAVING WWE, TALKS ABOUT RETURNING TO WWE

As noted before, former WWE Superstar Batista was at last night’s Strikeforce MMA show in Los Angeles.

Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer asked Batista why he left WWE. Batista said he was sick and tired of WWE’s direction and had to get out. He said that it wasn’t the kind of wrestling he grew up watching and wasn’t the product that he had always enjoyed.

Batista didn’t rule out a return to WWE but did not seem in a hurry to work with the company again. Batista, who has lost some weight since leaving WWE, said he was out in Los Angeles looking for work. He was seen talking with Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker but The Animal entering the MMA world to fight seems highly unlikely.

JOHN CENA COMMENTS ON RANDY ORTON'S INJURY, BATISTA LEAVING WWE

WWE Champion John Cena posted a few messages on his Twitter page (Twitter.com/WWEJCena) this morning regarding Randy Orton’s shoulder injury, Batista “quitting” WWE, and Shawn Michaels’s retirement. Here’s what Cena said about:
Randy Orton’s Injury: “I do not know Randy Orton’s condition so I really don’t want to speak on his behalf although I do hope he is well. I have said it time and time again about him, he is one of the best I’ve ever seen.”
Batista “Quitting” WWE: “As for Batista, I never know how permanent ‘quitting’ really is. The only two I’ve seen quit, and truly not come back yet are JBL and HBK.”
After a number of fans jumped on Cena’s remark that Shawn Michaels “quit” WWE, Cena clarified his comment by saying, “Sorry, outpouring of tweets are correct. HBK did retire, which isn’t as angry as quitting.”

BATISTA INJURY UPDATE, CHRISTIAN TEAMING UP WITH HORNSWOGGLE

Word is that Batista was also injured last night. Batista suffered some sort of back and tailbone injury, believed to have happened in one of the last two bumps in the match involving the car.


 It looks like Christian will be teaming with Hornswoggle some in his new feud with Dolph Ziggler. Christian & Hornswoggle vs. Dolph and Chavo Guerrero is on the books for upcoming SmackDown events.

WWE OVER THE LIMIT FULL RESULTS

WWE’s first-ever Over the Limit pay-per-view kicks off with a video package focusing on tonight’s matches. The pyro explodes as we’re live inside the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Michael Cole welcomes us to Over the Limit. Joining Cole on commentary is Jerry Lawler and Matt Striker. We go to the ring.

WWE Intercontinental Title Match: Kofi Kingston vs. Drew McIntyre

Tonight’s first match will be for the Intercontinental Title. Out first comes the challenger, Kofi Kingston to a nice pop. We get SmackDown replays from the past few weeks. Out next is the Champion from Scotland, Drew McIntyre, with his awesome entrance. Kofi and Drew exchange words before the bell rings.

The bell rings, and we’re ready to kick things off in this one. Kofi comes out with right hands and forearms, he ducks a clothesline and connects with a couple of low kicks and another big kick to the side of McIntyre’s head, before sending him over the top rope with a big clothesline. Kofi follows Drew out to the floor with a suicide dive through the ropes. McIntyre fights back and makes it into the ring, but Kofi comes right back with a big jumping lariat. McIntyre rolls to the outside, but Kofi brings him back up to the ring apron, where McIntyre shoves Kofi into the ring post.

McIntyre takes Kingston back into the ring where he pounds on him in the corner for a little while before the ref breaks it up. Drew hits a low knee to Kofi’s midsection before hitting a modified gutbuster. McIntyre locks in a modified rear chin lock and grounds Kofi on the mat. Kofi fights out of it and up to his feet, taking McIntyre over with a big hip toss. Both men are up to their feet, and Jofi hits McIntyre with a couple of right hands before catching a boot to the stomach. McIntyre tries for a cover but only gets two. McIntyre beats on Kofi’s head for a bit before getting up and stomping down on Kingston’s head. Drew goes to the middle rope and jumps off, but Kingston gets his feet up and connects with McIntyre’s face.

Both men are up and they slug it out, with Kofi getting the advantage. Kofi splashes McIntyre up in the corner and rains down with left and right hands before hitting a nice European uppercut. Kingston ends up on the second rope and he kicks McIntyre before going up to the top. Kofi hits a leaping cross body for a near fall. McIntyre gets Kofi up into a fireman’s carry and hits a single knee gutbuster that’s good for a two count. Kofi sends McIntyre shoulder first into the steel ring post before kicking straight into McIntyre’s ribs and hitting the boom drop in the corner. Kofi goes for the cover, but McIntyre kicks out at two.

Kofi tries for Trouble in Paradise but Drew ducks. McIntyre tries for his DDT, but Kofi counters with the SOS. Kofi goes for the pin and gets the three count.

Winner and New WWE Intercontinental Champion: Kofi Kingston

- After the match, Drew gets on the mic and calls out Teddy Long. Drew says the pay-per-view won’t continue until Teddy reverses the decision and gives him the belt back. Out comes Matt Hardy instead of Teddy Long. Hardy comes to the ring and lays Drew out with a Twist of Fate.

- We go backstage with CM Punk, Serena and Luke Gallows. Punk is looking in a mirror, asking who is the fairest of them all and who is the savior. Gallows says Punk is. Punk twirls his hair and says he will leave tonight with his purity intact, with Rey Mysterio as the new member of his flock. Punk says tonight they will do something great, they will give birth to the Straight Edge Mysterio.

Ted DiBiase vs. R-Truth

Out first for the next match comes R-Truth, rapping with the fans. Out next comes Ted DiBiase, with the Million Dollar belt and Virgil at his side. Virgil is wearing a suit tonight. Truth mocks them before the bell and here we go.

The bell rings, and both men lock up. Truth tries for the go behind, but DiBiase catches his arm. Truth turns it around, but finds himself backed up into the corner. Truth goes to punch DiBiase, but Ted goes between the ropes and the ref breaks it up. DiBiase catches Truth with a side head lock, and goes back to work on the arm, but Truth turns it right around. DiBiase slaps Truth across the face, and Truth responds with one of his own. Truth pounds on DiBiase against the ropes, and the ref has to break it up again. Truth ducks a clothesline, and hits a kick to DiBiase’s head. Truth sends DiBiase to the floor with a clothesline over the top. On the outside, Truth confronts DiBiase, then turns around and slaps DiBiase before sending him back into the ring.

Virgil is able to distract Truth, allowing DiBiase to hit a neckbreaker on Truth. DiBiase tosses Truth to the outside, he follows and immediate drives him back first into the barricade before sending him right back in. Truth tries to fight back, but DiBiase takes him up and stomach first down to the mat. DiBiase kicks away at Truth in the corner, but Truth comes right back. Truth goes into the ropes, but DiBiase follows to confuse him, and then hits a clothesline, sending him down to the mat. DiBiase locks in a rear chin lock.
Truth fights up to his feet, but DiBiase responds with a belly to back suplex to take Truth right back down. DiBiase goes to the second rope and he tries for a double ax handle smash, but Truth catches him with a punch to the stomach. Truth places DiBiase on the top rope, and asks the crowd what’s up. DiBiase fights out of the superplex attempt, but Truth comes right back, hitting the ropes and making Ted crotch himself. Truth comes in with a couple of clotheslines and a big hip toss, following up with a flatliner that’s good for a two count. Truth tries for the axe kick, but DiBiase avoids it, and hits a huge electric chair drop that’s good for a two count.

Truth is able to take DiBiase down to the mat, but DiBiase goes right for the ropes and the ref is forced to break it. Truth hits a weird modified stunner that’s good for another near fall. Truth hits a big corckscrew elbow, and pins DiBiase, getting the three count.

Winner: R-Truth

- We go backstage with Teddy Long, on the phone with someone. He says things are going great but he can’t wait to see John Cena vs. Batista. Drew McIntyre walks in and demands a reversal of his match earlier. Teddy says he can’t do that. Drew says he can, he will and he will fire Matt Hardy right now. Teddy says no. Drew starts tearing up Teddy’s office. Drew goes to tear up a picture of Martin Luther King. Teddy begs him not to. Teddy says MLK is more of a revolutionary and a leader than Teddy ever will be. Drew puts down Teddy and walks off, leaving Teddy to think.

CM Punk vs. Rey Mysterio

We get a video showing the events leading to tonight’s Hair vs. Pledge match. If Rey wins, CM Punk must be shaved bald. If Punk wins, Mysterio must join the Straight Edge Society. We see the barber chair and other items for a haircut at ringside. Out first comes CM Punk, without Serena and Luke Gallows. Cole says Teddy Long has banned them from ringside for this match. Out next comes Rey Mysterio to a nice pop. Punk waits on his knees for Rey to finish his entrance and here we go.

The bell rings, and Punk tries talking to Mysterio, trying to get him to pledge. Rey puts his hand up, and Punk attacks, laying into Mysterio with boots in the corner. Mysterio fights back when Punk backs off for a second, and he beats on Punk in the corner, but Punk is quick to turn it around. Punk sends Mysterio into the ropes and catches a boot to the chest, but Mysterio in turn ends up launched over the top rope with a back body drop out to the floor. Punk tries to dive over the top rope, but Rey moves. Mysterio runs into the ring, and comes right back out with a hurricarana to the floor. Pukn and Rey fight out on the floor with Rey rubbing Punk’s face into the side of the barber’s chair.

Back in the ring, Mysterio tries for the 619, but Punk moves and catches Rey with a kick. Punk takes Mysterio and launches him through the ropes and outside into the barber’s chair. Mysterio eats it and knocks over the chair. The ref checks on him, then goes back into the ring. Punk has apparently been busted open somehow, and the ref has stopped the match for a trainer to get into the ring to fix Punk up. Punk looks really unhappy with this, rolling his eyes the whole time.

Mysterio is able to roll back up onto the ring apron, and Punk is back up, hitting a baseball slide to send Mysterio back to the floor. Punk launches Mysterio into one barricade, then another, and then hits a vicious suplex on the outside.

Back in the ring, Punk goes for the cover but only gets two. Punk locks in a submission, focusing on Mysterio’s neck, wrapping his legs around Mysterio’s head and neck. Mysterio is able to kick his way out of the submission, and he gets up to his feet where he hits a couple more kicks and scores a quick roll up. Punk comes back with a huge lariat out of nowhere that’s good for a two count.

Punk hits Mysterio with a series of falling fist drops, shouting out parts of the Straight Edge Society pledge, before picking Mysterio back up and kicking away at him. Punk charges Mysterio in the corner, and Rey’s able to counter with a sunset flip powerbomb, but Punk kicks out at two. Both men are on their knees where they trade punches and kicks. Back on their feet, and Mysterio gets the advantage with a springboard cross body that’s good for two.

Punk sends Mysterio out to the apron, and Mysterio comes back in with a seated senton. Mysterio hits another innovative senton, and he goes for the pin, but Punk kicks out at two. Mysterio is up and he kicks Punk’s chest. Mysterio charges Punk, but Punk launches Mysterio into the corner, face first. Punk hits the running knee, but when he tries for a running bulldog, Mysterio sends Punk into the ropes instead. Punk avoids the 619, and hits a tiger driver backbreaker, that’s good for another near fall. Punk smiles as he looks over at Mysterio. He gets to his feet, and goes for the G2S, but Mysterio fights out, almost hitting a hurricarana. Punk stops him and powerbombs him into the corner. Punk goes to the top and hits a leaping bulldog, that’s good for two.

Punk wails away with forearms and kicks to Mysterio, finally taking him down with a big kick to the side of the head. Punk tries for the pin but Mysterio kicks out at two. Striker makes a crown jewel reference, his second ROH Embassy reference within a matter of weeks. Punk charges Mysterio and walks right into an elbow. Mysterio with a springboard but he goes right into G2S position. Mysterio fights out and hits the 619, but misses the springboard splash. Mysterio comes up with a crucifix pin out of nowhere, and he gets the three, Punk looks shocked.

Winner: Rey Mysterio

- After the match, the masked Straight Edge Society member comes in and lays out Rey while Punk laughs. Serena and Gallows come down and beat Rey up with the other two. They go to handcuff Rey to the ropes but out comes Kane. Kane runs through everyone. Rey unloads on Punk and cuffs him to the rope. Rey gets the clippers, all while kicking on Punk. Punk has been bleeding from the forehead the whole time here. Rey starts cutting Punk’s hair while Punk begs him to stop. Punk continues to scream as Rey cuts. Punk is covered in hair clippings, blood and sweat. Rey holds up Punk’s hair and the crowd pops. Punk isn’t completley bald but he’s got a bad haircut. Rey’s music hits and Serena runs over with a towel to cover Punk up. Rey chases her off and hits Punk some more, as he’s still cuffed to the ropes. Rey shows Punk a mirror and Punk starts flipping out. Rey heads up the ramp as Serena runs back over to check on Punk. We go to replays. The referee uncuffs Punk and he is escorted to the back, still under a towel, by Serena and the hooded man.

- We go backstage with Chris Jericho and Big Show. Jericho says he isn’t looking for a fight. He thanks Big Show. Jericho says Big Show was the dead weight of his tag teams with Jericho and The Miz. Jericho says he is going to capture the belts tonight with Miz. Jericho rips Bret Hart and says he would make a good team with Big Show. The Miz walks up behind Show. Show can’t see him but he knows he’s there. Show talks about knocking them both out and walks off.

- We get a promo video for the Prince of Persia video game, one of the sponsors for tonight’s pay-per-view.

WWE Unified Tag Team Title Match: Chris Jericho & The Miz vs. The Hart Dynasty

Out first for the next match are the WWE Unified Tag Team Champions, The Hart Dynasty with Natalya. Out next are the challengers, Chris Jericho and The Miz. It’s going to be Miz starting things out with Tyson Kidd.

Miz doesn’t allow the lock up as he stomps away at Kidd instead before burying his knee in Kidd’s back. Kidd hits a snap mare and follows it up with a couple of ridiculous stiff kicks before tagging in Smith, and helping him get Miz up for a huge stalling suplex. After about 20 seconds, Smith drops him and he tries for the cover but Miz kicks out. Smith kicks Miz to the outside, and Jericho joins him when Smith back body drops him to the outside. Smith picks Kidd up in a gorilla press and slams him to the outside on top of Jericho and Miz. Back in the ring Kidd locks in a front chancery, but Miz backs him into his own corner and tags in Jericho who comes in and immediately puts Kidd down. Kidd is able to flip out of a back body drop and a combo of kicks puts Kericho down. Double team action from the Dynasty is good for a near fall on Jericho.

Jericho is able to send Smith to the outside, and he distracts the referee to allow Miz to get in a cheap shot on Smith on the outside. Smith rolls back into the ring where he’s greeted by a belly to back suplex from Jericho. Jericho locks in a rear chin lock, but Smith is able to fight back up to his feet. Jericho charges Smith, but Smith counters with a side slam. Both men go for their partners, but Miz is the only one able to make the tag. Miz brings Smith back to his side of the ring where he goes to work with big right and lefts to Smith’s face, before hitting a running kick. Miz covers Smith, but only gets two. Miz locks in a rear chin lock, and Smith gets him onto his back. Smith stands right up and takes Miz down with an electric chair drop.

Both men make the tag, and Kidd hits a flying elbow, and a beautiful dropkick, before following it up with a series of kicks. Kidd hits a baseball slide to send Miz off the spron before hitting a crazy roll up. Kidd tries for the hurricarana, but Jericho counters into the Walls of Jericho. Kidd is able to drag himself into the ropes and force Jericho to break the hold. He rolls out to the apron, where he hits a big kicks to Jericho’s face. Kidd comes back in with a springboard splash, but Jericho counters right into the codebreaker. Jericho is able to crawl into a cover, but Kidd kicks out at two.

While Jericho argues with the ref, Kidd uses the opportunity to kick Jericho in the head and tag out to Smith. Smith comes in as a house of fire and takes it to both Miz and Jericho, launching Jericho with a belly to belly suplex before hitting a great powerslam. Smith gets a near fall, then tries for a running powerslam. Jericho sends Smith into the ropes and gets a beautiful small package, but Smith kicks out at two. Jericho goes into the ropes where he ends up being tripped by Natalya. Smith catches Jericho with a big powerslam, but Jericho kicks out at two. Miz makes the blind tag and comes in from behind, hitting a neckbreaker/backbreaker combo that’s good for a near fall. Miz goes for the sharpshooter on Smith, but Smith turns it into a small package for two.

Miz tries for the SCF, but Smith fights out of it, leading to a series of roll ups. Miz hits his clothesline in the corner, but Smith just walks out into the middle of the ring with him. Kidd makes the tag, and comes in for the Hart attack. Kidd pins Miz, and this one is over.

Winners: The Hart Dynasty

- We get a promo video for Edge vs. Randy Orton.

Edge vs. Randy Orton

We go to the ring and out comes Edge to a mixed reaction for the next match. Out next is Randy Orton to a big pop from the crowd.

Orton grabs Edge’s legs and slingshots him, catching his neck on the bottom rope. Edge rolls to the outside, and Orton follows, but Edge is able to grab him and send him into the ringside barricade. Edge picks up Orton and suplexes him, putting him down right on top of the barricade.

Edge rolls Orton back into the ring and goes for a quick cover, but Orton kicks out at two. Edge stomps away at Orton in the corner, and the referee is forced to break it up. Edge goes back in and Orton catches his with a couple of boots to the midsection, but Edge catches Orton with a kitchen sink before locking in a body scissors.

Edge changes things up, locking in a rear chin lock, but Orton fights out of it, but he’s still in the body scissors. Orton is able to elbow Edge in the face and force him to break the hold. Both men are back up, and Edge suplexes Orton right into the top rope, going right back to Edge’s ribs. Edge goes to the top rope, but Orton catches him with a right hand, setting him back on the turnbuckle. Orton goes up and tries for the superplex, he and Edge fight for a bit, and Edge is able to send Orton down to the mat. Orton gets right back up and crotches Edge. Orton goes back up and connects with the superplex this time.

Edge and Orton get up and slug it out in the middle of the ring. Orton gets the upper hand with a kick to the stomach and a big clothesline. Another clothesline and a big powerslam is good for a near fall. Edge reverses an Irish whip and hits a big boot, knocking Orton to the mat. Orton rolls to the apron. Edge tries for the spear, but Orton blocks it with his knee. Orton grabs Edge, and brings him back into the ring with his rope assisted DDT. Orton goes for the cover but Edge gets his leg on the rope. Edge rolls to the outside.

Orton tries to bring Edge back into the ring, but Edge takes Orton down throat first against the top rope. Back in the ring, Edge goes for the spear, but Orton turns right around and hits a big kick to block it. Orton sets up for the RKO, but when he pounds on the mat, it looks like his arm is hurt. Orton sends Edge to the outside, and Orton looks like he might have really messed up his arm. Orton is seriously hurt. Edge pounds on Orton on the outside, avoiding working on the arm. The ref starts the count. Edge tries to spear Orton, but Orton moves and Edge connects with the barricade. The ref counts ten, and this one is over.

Double Count Out

- After the match, trainers escort Randy Orton to the back. A group of referees are at ringside holding Edge back.

- We get a promo video for Jack Swagger vs. Big Show.

World Heavyweight Title Match: Big Show vs. Jack Swagger

Out first for the next match is the World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger. The challenger, Big Show is out next to a nice pop.

The bell rings, and Show and Swagger circle each other. Swagger tries to take Show down with a single leg, but Show pushes Swagger away. Swagger tries for a double leg, but Show stomps down to knock Swagger off. Swagger tries for a big boot, goes behind Show, and tries for a belly to back suplex, but Show switches it up, hitting a belly to back suplex of his own. Swagger rolls to the outside and looks perplexed. Big Show does pushups in the ring to a big pop. Swagger comes back in and walks into a big boot. Show chops at Swagger in the corner.

Swagger falls to the mat and Show walks across his stomach. Swagger rolls over, so Show walks across his back. Show chokes Swagger against the middle rope. Show sends Swagger into the rope and tries for the chokeslam, but Swagger is able to fight out of it and he rolls to the outside. Show picks up Swagger by the head and pulls him to the apron, and Swagger hangs Show up on the top rope. Back in the ring, Swagger hits a huge shoulder block to Show’s leg, then another shoulder block. Swagger hits two consecutive Vader splashes, but when he goes for the cover, Swagger gets thrown out of the ring. Swagger locks in the front face lock, but it’s fruitless as Show comes back with a series of blows, a big splash, and a shoulder block.

Show goes for the chokeslam, but Swagger kicks at Show’s knee. Show sends Swagger over the top rope. Swagger grabs the belt, and comes back into the ring where he hits Big Show. Swagger gets intentionally DQ’ed as it’s right in front of the ref. Swagger keeps working him over with the title, before going to the outside and grabbing a chair. Swagger wails on Show with the chair, but Show continues to get up.

Winner by DQ: Big Show

- After the match, Show gets up and decks Swagger. Show hits a chokeslam and goes for the chair, smacking Swagger in the back with it. Swagger gets chokeslammed on the chair and then hit with the knockout punch before Show leaves.

- We go backstage with Josh Matthews and Batista. Matthews asks Batista if he can make Cena quit tonight. Batista says Cena was screaming like a baby after RAW last week, saying I Quit. Batista says tonight, the whole world will hear Cena scream it.

WWE Divas Title Match: Maryse vs. Eve

Out first comes Eve followed by the WWE Divas Champion Eve. The bell rings and here we go.

Both women get in each other’s faces. Maryse talks smack, and kicks at Eve’s leg before sending her shoulder first into the ring post. Maryse sends Eve down to the mat where she kicks away at her, and slams her face first into the mat. Maryse tries for a cover but she only gets one. Maryse picks Eve up and slams her face down into the mat, before locking in a rear chin lock and sitting on Eve’s back.

Eve powers up to her knees, but Maryse knocks her right back down, before sending her into the ropes and burying her knee in Eve’s back. Maryse sends Eve to the outside, and she follows. Maryse tries to kick Eve, but Eve ducks and Maryse’s foot connects with the ring post. Back in the ring and Eve builds up steam with a series of dropkicks. Maryse slaps Eve, but Eve responds by taking Maryse to the mat, and hitting a standing moonsault for a two count. A sunset flip is good for another near fall, but Maryse catches Eve with a boot to the head that’s good for a near fall of her own.

Eve is able to fight back against Eve, hitting some sort of weird reverse STO that’s good for a two count. Eve kicks at Maryse before trying for a front flip senton. Maryse gets her knees up, and Eve crashes and burns. Maryse tries for the hair flip DDT, but Eve fights out of it, traps Maryse’s head in between her legs, and drops down to her knees. Eve pins Maryse, and this one is over.

Winner: Eve

- We get a preview for John Cena vs. Batista.

I Quit Match for the WWE Title: Batista vs. John Cena

Out first for tonight’s main event comes the challenger, Batista. This will be the last time they compete for the WWE Title, says the storyline. Out next comes the WWE Champion Batista, to a big pop. We get formal ring introductions. The referee is handed the microphone for either man to say I Quit into. Batista takes a mic and tells Cena he’s giving him one chance to quit now before he gets hurt. The referee asks Cena if he quits. Cena says Batista has made a point. Cena says, I…. don’t think so and decks Batista to start the match.

It spills to the outside, and Cena grabs a chair. he swings, but Batista ducks and Cena connects with the ring post. Back in the ring and Batista hits a big clothesline before sending him violently into the corner with a huge Irish whip. Batista pounds on Cena and hits a snap mare before following up with a running kick.

Batista pounds on Cena in the corner, before hanging him up on the second rope. Cena starts to fight back, but Batista takes it right back to him with a high back elbow. Batista sends Cena shoulder first into the ring apron, and the ref asks, but Cena refuses to quit. Cena is on the apron, and Batista runs into him with a big knee, sending Cena to the outside into the barricade. Batista follows and slams him into the barricade again before rolling him into the ring. Back in the ring, Batista hits a big suplex. Batista whips Cena into the corner, but Cena avoids a splash, and counters with a couple of shoulder blocks, and a side belly to back suplex. Cena hits the five knuckle shuffle, and tries for the AA, but Batista grabs on to the ropes and avoids it. Batista pulls the ref in front of him as a shield, then hits a spear on Cena before locking in his new bow and arrow submission. Cena refuses to quit.
Batista is wrenching away at Cena’s arms, but Cena will not give up. Cena powers out and fights up to his feet, swinging Batista off of his shoulders. Cena immediately locks in the STF. Batista crawls for the ropes, but it doesn’t force a break in this type of match. Batista looks to be fading. Cena lets go of the hold, and the ref asks if Batista wants to quit, but Batista is apparently out, and can’t answer. Cena goes out and grabs a bottle of water, bringing it back into the ring and dumping it on Batista’s head. the ref asks, but Batista says no. Cena charges Batista, but he eats a big spinebuster. Batista hits a Batista bomb, and the ref asks, but Cena says no.

Batista goes to the outside, where he begins to dismantle the Spanish announce table. He then takes apart the regular announce team’s table. Batista goes back toward the ring, where he grabs Cena’s leg and pulls him to the outside. Batista rolls Cena up onto one of the tables, and he tries for the Batista bomb, but Cena counters, almost hitting the AA. Batista fights out of it, and hits a powerslam, sending Cena through the Spanish announce table, and Cena is somehow busted open. Doctors rush out to patch up Cena, and I’m going to roll my eyes, just like Punk. The ref asks Cena, and he’s slow to say it, but he still says no.

Batista stands over Cena while the trainer works on him. When it’s all over, Batista picks up Cena, and sends him over the barricade and out into the crowd. Batista takes Cena out, and up into the stands, up the stairs. Batista has Cena in a head lock, and he takes him to the top of the stands, where he slams him into a wall. They fight out, and up another set of stairs. Batista grabs the mic and tells Cena to quit, or he’ll go over the railing of the stairs. The ref asks Cena, but Cena still says no. Batista picks Cena up, and he gets Cena in position for the Batista bomb, but Cena fights out of it and pounds on Batista. Cena sends Batista over the railing, where he hangs on, but Cena hits him with a couple of rights, and Batista falls back into a bunch of security guards. The ref asks Batista, and he screams no.

Cena chases Batista back down the stairs and toward the fans in the ringside area. Cena hits Batista with a right and he falls down the last few stairs. Cena hits Batista with a couple of rights, and they fight back to the entrance ramp, where Cena hits Batista with another series of rights. Batista grabs a chair from somewhere, and he hits Cena in the ribs before wailing on his back. Batista goes back to work on the ribs and back of Cena, just whacking him repeatedly with the chair. The referee asks Cena, but Cena says no. Another big chair shot from Batista, and Batista gets into one of the cars on the stage, that conveniently has the keys in it. Batista throws it into reverse, and he tries to back over Cena, running into the stage lights.
Batista gets out of the car, but Cena is up and he pulls Batista out of the car. He slams Batista head first repeatedly into the car, before picking him up, and laying him out with an AA on the hood of the car. The referee asks, but Batista does not quit. Cena says he was really hoping he would say that. Cena grabs Batista, and they go up to the top of the car, where Cena gets Batista in AA position. Batista flails his arms, and quits. Cena still hits the AA off the top of the car, sending Batista through the entrance ramp.

Winner: John Cena

- After the match, we go to replays of Cena throwing Batista through the stage floor. John Cena grabs his WWE Title and celebrates. Cena is celebrating on the ramp. He turns around to a big kick to the face from Sheamus. Over the Limit goes off the air with Sheamus standing over a laid out Cena.

WHAT HAPPENED AFTER LAST NIGHTS RAW

In a match that took place after last night’s WWE RAW from Toronto went off the air, WWE Champion John Cena retained his title against Batista. Batista was delivering a beatdown on Cena as RAW was going after the air and put the champion in his modified-STF submission hold. When the cameras stopped rolling, Batista released Cena, grabbed a microphone and demanded a title match right then and there. During the match, Batista went for his submission hold again but Cena powered out of it. Cena hit the Attitude Adjustment for the pin. Cena celebrated his victory with fans outside the ring

RAW AS ON MAY 17

Tonight’s commercial-free episode of Monday Night RAW kicks off with the usual RAW opening video. We go right into the arena as the pyro explodes and Michael Cole welcomes us to Toronto, Canada and the Air Canada Centre. Cole and Lawler hype John Cena vs. Sheamus as well as Buzz Aldrin. We go to the ring.

- Bret Hart’s music hits and the Canadian crowd pops big. Out comes the WWE Hall of Famer to the ring. Bret says hello to Toronto and says it’s about time. Bret talks about watching RAW from home last week where The Miz challenged him to a US Title match here in Canada. Bret says he called up “WWF” headquarters the next day and told them to book the match. Bret says he doesn’t want to be one of those old wrestlers who hangs on too long. Bret says he won’t be wrestling tonight and is interrupted by Chris Jericho’s music. Out comes Jericho in a suit.

Jericho asks Bret why did he even come back to WWE in the first place. Jericho says Bret used to be the greatest of all-time but now he’s nothing but a pathetic has-been. Jericho says Bret has become the ultimate hypocrite and calls him an ego-driven phony. Jericho says Bret deserved to be screwed in Montreal. Bret says he remembers Jericho hanging around Stu’s basement trying to get a job as a wrestler. Bret calls Jericho a phony and tells him he needs to look in the mirror at himself. Jericho says he sees a man much better than Bret ever was. Jericho says he is now the best there is, was and ever will be. The crowd starts chanting for Bret. Jericho says Bret’s legacy depends on what he does tonight. Jericho says Bret’s name means nothing anymore, the Hart family name means nothing anymore. Jericho says Stu would be ashamed of Bret. Jericho goes to leave the ring. Bret tells Jericho to tell Miz to put his boots on tonight because he has a match. Jericho suggests Bret make this match No DQ. Bret says he wouldn’t want it any other way. Bret says he isn’t a hypocrite and stands by his word. Bret says tonight, he will be walking around Toronto with the US Title. And this Sunday, The Hart Dynasty are going to take Miz and Jericho out. Bret’s music hits as Jericho makes his way to the back.

- Cole and Lawler hype “Pick Your Poison” matches with Randy Orton and Edge tonight. Cole says we are commercial-free tonight, but here’s a word from our sponsors… it’s a Geico rip-off commercial for WWEshop.com with The Great Khali, Ranjin and Hornswoggle.

Pick Your Poison Match: Edge vs. Christian

We go to the ring where Edge makes his way out to a monster pop from the Canadian crowd. Edge’s opponent in this match was picked by Randy Orton. Edge takes the mic and says Orton thinks he can go around just RKO’ing anyone he wants. Edge goes on but is interrupted by his opponent… Christian. Christian comes out to face his former partner to a big pop.

Edge is shocked at to who his opponent is. There’s some stalling before the match starts but they finally lock up. Christian takes it into the corner and they separate. They lock up again and Christian takes Edge to the mat. Back and forth and Christian knocks Edge down for a 2 count. They have words now and Edge slaps Christian. Christian comes after him and Edge runs around the ring. Edge gets back in the ring first and attacks Christian when he comes in.

Christian goes between Edge’s legs and hits a big right hand. Another big right by Christian. Christian knocks Edge into the ropes and uses them to stand on him. Christian goes to the floor for a big right hand but Edge counters. Edge goes outside now. Christian runs from the ring and hits a big dropkick to Edge. Christian jumps from the turnbuckles and over the ropes to the floor on Edge now and the referee begins to count. Christian charges but Edge moves and Christian hits the fan barrier. Edge gets back in the ring as Christian holds his arm, appearing to be hurt. Christian makes it in at the 9 count. Edge works over the arm of Christian now.

Edge in control now as he knocks Christian down with a big shoulder block. Edge stomps away on Christian now and keeps working on the arm. More back and forth action now with Edge getting another 2 count. Christian fights back with right hands in the corner. Christian goes to the top but Edge stops him. Edge climbs up with Christian but Christian knocks him down to the mat. Christian hits the Tornado DDT for a 2 count. More rights from Christian and a big forearm. Christian drops Edge on his face and goes to the top. Christian hits the missile dropkick but only gets a 2 count.

Christian tries to rally the fans. He goes for a move but Edge counters. Christian counters with a Killswitch attempt but Edge stops him. More back and forth. Christian goes for a big headbutt off the top rope but Edge moves. Edge hits the DDT but only gets a 2 count. Edge misses the kick to the face and Christian rolls him up for a quick 2 count. A big right hand knocks Christian into the ropes. Edge goes for a spear but Christian kicks him in the face. Christian with a sunset flip off the second rope for another 2 count. Edge takes Christian down by his arm and goes for another spear. Christian dodges this spear also. Christian with an elbow from the second rope. Christian goes for Killswitch but Edge counters it and throws him into the ringpost. Edge nails Christian with a spear for the pin and the win.

Winner: Edge

- After the match, Randy Orton appears on the big screen and congratulates Edge on his win. Orton asks why Christian is out there… because that’s not Edge’s opponent tonight. Orton introduces Edge’s opponent and out comes… The Undertaker! Taker makes his grand entrance to the ring as Edge doesn’t look happy.

Edge vs. The Undertaker

Taker enters the ring as Edge watches from outside the ring, still not recovered from the match with Christian. The bell rings and Edge goes to the apron. Edge won’t get in the ring and the referee starts counting him out. Edge drops to the floor and is counted out, smiling.

Winner by Count Out: The Undertaker

- After the match, if you want to call it that, Christian comes up from behind Edge and throws him into the ring to The Undertaker. Taker grabs Edge and lays him out with a chokeslam. Taker walks up the ramp and poses for the fans as we go to replays.

- We cut to a hype video for John Cena vs. Batista at Over the Limit.

- Backstage, Maryse is holding a magazine with Trish Stratus on the cover as she gets her makeup done. Maryse can’t understand why Canadians think Trish is a celebrity. The woman asks Maryse if she’s Canadian and she says no, she’s French-Canadian. Maryse starts dissing Eve. Eve walks up from behind her and moves the makeup woman out of the way. Edge starts pouring baby powder on Maryse. Maryse gets up and they fight. Eve slams Maryse’s head into the table a few times when officials come pull her off.

- We go backstage with Buzz Aldrin and what looks like his wife. They’re glad to be back in Canada. Buzz’s office is decorated with all his stuff. Vickie Guerrero walks in and introduces herself to Buzz and his wife, Lois. Vickie says there’s a mistake, this is her office, she’s the General Manager. Buzz says it’s his office – he walked out on the moon on the first landing and last week, Vickie walked out on her job as RAW GM. Buzz says he checked with “WWF… er E…” headquarters and they confirmed Vickie didn’t have the job. Buzz says her replacement will be here next week. Buzz plugs his new iPhone app. Buzz calls in the Bella Twins and ask them to escort Vickie out to the parking lot. Buzz and Lois wave goodbye to Vickie.

- We go to a replay of Mark Henry vs. Batista on last week’s show where Batista beat Henry down with the steel chair.

- Mark Henry comes out for the next match with his shoulder taped up from last week’s attack. As Henry is walking down the ramp, Batista attacks from behind and hits him with a 2×4. Batista beats down Henry and throws him shoulder-first into the ringpost. Batista throws Henry into the steel steps and lays him out. Batista enters the ring and demands his spotlight be put on. Batista poses as the fans boo him and WWE officials check on Henry.

- Cole and Lawler hype John Cena vs. Sheamus for later tonight and show a replay from their TLC match where Sheamus won the WWE Title.

- We get another “word from our sponsor” video and it’s Ted DiBiase starring in a credit card rip-off commercial that ends up putting over R-Truth.

Ted DiBiase vs. Yoshi Tatsu

We go to the ring where Ted DiBiase makes his way out. He waits a second and out comes… Virgil! Virgil accompanies Ted to the ring for his match. R-Truth vs. DiBiase for Over the Limit is announced. Out comes DiBiase’s opponent for tonight, Yoshi Tatsu.

They lock up and Ted takes Yoshi to the mat first. They go back and forth. Yoshi hits a few dropkicks for a 2 count. Ted gets Yoshi on his shoulders and hits a big knee to the midsection. Ted goes to suplex Yoshi but drops him over the ropes and gets a 2 count. Ted takes it to the corner but Yoshi kicks and elbows him. Yoshi with a kick to the jaw and Ted goes down. Yoshi fights back with kicks now and hits a double knee in the corner. Yoshi rolls with Ted and kicks him in the chest for another 2 count. Yoshi goes for a big spin kick but Ted ducks it and hits Dream Street for the pinfall and the win.

Winner: Ted DiBiase

- After the match, Virgil comes in the ring with the Million Dollar Title. Ted orders Virgil to get him a microphone. Ted tells R-Truth that the original Virgil is not ashamed to be the new Virgil. Ted says Virgil will be in his corner this weekend at Over the Limit. Ted says he can buy anything he wants now that he has his trust fund. Ted says if he can’t buy it, he will beat it. Virgil holds the ropes for Ted as he exits the ring.

- We go to a video hyping CM Punk vs. Rey Mysterio at Over the Limit.

- We see The Miz and Chris Jericho talking backstage. Miz walks off, headed to the ring. Josh Matthews walks up but Miz takes the microphone from him and keeps walking. Miz talks about beating Bret tonight and mocks Canadians. Miz walks out into the arena and says he is going to eradicate the Hart name. Miz says in just a few minutes, Bret will be laying in the ring, screaming in pain. Miz says he is going to make Bret tap out with the Sharpshooter. Miz says he’s awesome.

No DQ, No Count Out Match for the WWE US Title: The Miz vs. Bret Hart

Miz stays in the ring as we get the ring introductions. Out comes the challenger, Bret Hart, wearing jean shorts and a Hitmen hockey jersey. Bret puts his sunglasses on a boy’s head before entering the ring. The bell rings and Miz goes to the floor after Bret comes towards him. Miz takes the mic and says he forgot to mention that he paid some guys to take out the Hart Dynasty when they plan on showing up. Out comes Vladimir Kozlov and William Regal. They stop at the end of the ramp. The Hart Dynasty comes from out of the crowd and start brawling with Regal & Kozlov. The two teams fight up the ramp. Chris Jericho comes running from the crowd now. He and Miz hop in the ring and corner Bret. Jericho takes off his suit jacket. Natalya enters the ring and stands side-by-side with Bret. Natalya says she’s not going anywhere and smacks Jericho. Miz grabs Natalya but Bret goes to hit him. Jericho drops Bret with a right hand.

David Hart Smith comes in and attacks Jericho from behind, sending him to the floor. Smith turns around to a big right hand from Miz. Miz kicks Bret and goes for the Sharpshooter. Tyson comes up and hits a big dropkick off the ropes onto Miz, breaking the hold. The Hart Dynasty hits the Hart Attack on Miz and exit the ring. Bret locks the Sharpshooter on Miz and he taps out. Bret wins the match and the US Title.

Winner and New WWE United States Champion: Bret Hart

- After the match, The Hart Dynasty enters the ring and celebrates with Bret. Bret holds his belt up for the fans as we go to replays.

- We go to a WrestleMania DVD promo.

We get a Santino Marella video.

Maryse, Michelle McCool and Layla vs. Eve and The Bella Twins

Michelle McCool and Layla come to the ring for the next match. Both of them are wearing WWE Women’s Title belts. We get a replay from SmackDown where Layla won the belt in the handicap match. Lawler says they’re both women’s champions because it was a 2-on-1 match. Out comes their partner Maryse. Out next is their opponents – Eve and The Bella Twins.

The Divas enter the ring and Eve and Maryse start brawling. They’re all finally separated and it’s going to be Layla starting the match with Eve. They lock up and go at it. Layla gets a quick 2 count. Eve with a Samoan Drop for a 2 count. More back and forth until Eve hits a neckbreaker for another 2 count. Eve tags in Brie Bella and they go at it. Layla with a 2 count. Layla distracts the ref and McCool kicks Brie off the apron. McCool is tagged now and goes to work on Brie. In comes Layla again. She misses a leg drop but tags in McCool. Nikki is tagged in now but McCool works her over. Nikki with a clothesline and a dropkick, followed by another. Nikki with a dropkick to the jaw and a takedown for a 2 count. Nikki knocks Maryse off the apron. Nikki dives off the top but McCool moves out of the way. Maryse is tagged in. She hits the French Kiss on Nikki for the pinfall and the win.

Winners: Maryse, Layla and Michelle McCool

- After the match, Eve and Maryse start brawling again. Nikki and a referee try to separate them.

- We go backstage with Josh Matthews and John Cena, who gets boo’d somewhat. Matthews asks him about his match tonight with Sheamus. Cena talks about doing it for his fans and says he has a plan. Still getting boo’d. Cena says tonight he will take Sheamus out so he’s not a problem anymore. Cena says he won’t quit ever and says at Over the Limit, Batista will.

Randy Orton vs. Jack Swagger

We go to the ring for the next Pick Your Poison match. Randy Orton makes his way out to a nice pop from the crowd. Out comes Orton’s opponent, the World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger. The bell rings and Swagger takes Orton down first. They lock up again and come to a stand off. Swagger takes it to the corner and works Orton over with shoulders. Orton turns it around and stomps away on Swagger. Orton goes for a knee drop but Swagger moves out of the way. Clothesline by Swagger for a 2 count.

More back and forth action. Swagger counters the scoop slam by Orton. Swagger plays possum on the outside. They come in and Orton goes for the second rope DDT. Swagger counters with a throw and drops Orton. Swagger hits the big Vader splash two times out of the corner. Orton rolls out to the floor, holding his wrist. Orton tries to get back in the ring but Swagger rushes and knocks him back onto the floor. Swagger works over Orton on the floor before bringing it back in the ring. Swagger with a 2 count. Swagger hits another belly-to-belly. He goes for another splash in the corner but Orton gets up and kicks him in the gut. Orton hits clotheslines and the scoop slam. Orton hits the second rope DDT on Swagger now. After an RKO on Swagger, ut of nowhere comes Edge in the ring. Edge takes out Orton and hits the spear to end the match.

Winner by DQ: Randy Orton

- After the match, Edge stands over Randy Orton as his music plays.

- We get a preview for tomorrow night’s NXT. Lawler and Cole rundown the card for Sunday’s Over the Limit.

- We go to the ring where Justin Roberts introduces tonight’s guest host, astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Buzz makes his way out to the ring, without his wife. Buzz says he’s been having a wonderful night tonight. “Randy and Jack on the mat, what’s better than that?” he says. Buzz says he has been working for thirty years on making the space program better. Buzz says he supports the President and supports the space program. Buzz talks about Canada and all the crowd has to say is “WHAT?” Buzz says he loves Monday Night RAW. Zack Ryder’s music hits and out he comes with Alicia Fox at his side.

Ryder hits the ring and says the Canadians don’t even have a space program. Ryder says he heard the landing on the moon was staged anyway. Ryder says he would rather be homeless in America than living in Canada. Buzz says the last guy that implied the moon landing was fake got punched out. Buzz shows a clip of him punching a news reporter years ago. Buzz backs Ryder up against the ropes with his fist in the air. Evan Bourne’s music hits while Buzz is talking to Ryder and out he comes with Toronto’s own Gail Kim and Evan Bourne. Seems to be some confusion here as Buzz exits the ring before the match.

Gail Kim and Evan Bourne vs. Alicia Fox and Zack Ryder

Ryder and Bourne start the match off and go at it. Bourne with a roll-up for a 2 count. Ryder hits a big neckbreaker and stomps away on Bourne, choking him with the ropes. Bourne catches Ryder in mid-air and gets a 2 count. Bourne with another cover as Gail and Alicia come in clotheslining each other. Gail hits Ryder and Alicia both in the corner. Bourne with a kick on Ryder in the corner. Gail hits the dropkick from the top on Alicia for a 2 count as Buzz watches from ringside. Ryder trips Gail on the apron. Alicia goes out to the floor and brings Gail back in for a 2 count. Alicia gets back-to-back 2 counts on Gail after more offense. Bourne and Ryder come back in. Bourne with a head scissors takedown and a big spin kick. Bourne drops Ryder with a big kick to the head and goes to the top rope. Alicia comes in and pushes Ryder out of the way to the floor. Bourne leaps to the floor on Ryder and takes him out. Alicia tries to bring Gail back into the mix but Gail drops her with her finisher for the win.

Winners: Evan Bourne and Gail Kim

- After the match, Buzz Aldrin gets in the ring with Evan Bourne and Gail Kim. Buzz celebrates with them and raises their hands in victory. Bourne gets Buzz to do the moonwalk.

- We get a preview for Jack Swagger vs. Big Show at Over the Limit.
- We get a plug for Jon Lovitz hosting RAW next week and another WWEshop.com commercial, this one featuring Goldust.

Sheamus vs. John Cena
We go to the ring for tonight’s main event and out comes Sheamus. Out next comes the WWE Champion John Cena, to a mixed reaction from the crowd. The bell rings and here we go. They go at it and Sheamus takes it to the corner. Sheamus beats Cena down and stomps away. Cena comes right back with right hands in the corner and a running elbow. They go to the floor and Cena rams Sheamus into the steps twice.

Sheamus reverses this time and sends Cena into the fan barrier. Sheamus brings Cena back in the ring and covers him for a 2 count. Sheamus throws Cena into the corner and hits him in the back for another 2 count. Cena comes back with a suplex and a clothesline. Cena throws Sheamus into the corner and the ringpost. Sheamus falls out to the floor. Cena goes for the Attitude Adjustment but Sheamus blocks it and drops Cena. 2 count by Sheamus. Cena catches Sheamus with a big sideslam now. Rights and lefts by Cena, knocking Sheamus down. Another big right from Cena. Cena runs into an elbow by Sheamus in the corner and goes down. Sheamus with a big knee to the jaw that sends Cena off the apron and to the floor.

Cena tries coming back in the ring but Sheamus hits another knee to the head, sending Cena back out to the floor. Sheamus misses the knee this time and Cena comes back in swinging. Cena goes for the bulldog but Sheamus counters and pushes Cena off. Sheamus kicks Cena back out to the floor. Sheamus comes out and slams Cena’s head into the announcers table. Sheamus with a 2 count in the ring. Sheamus drops another knee for another 2 count. Sheamus poses and taunts the fans now while Cena tries to recover. Sheamus with a big shot to Cena’s chest on the apron. Cena counters a move and hits several flying shoulderblocks. Cena with the big slam and the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena goes for the Attitude Adjustment but Sheamus grabs the ropes and holds on. Cena dumps Sheamus over the top rope and to the floor. Cena turns right around to a spinebuster from Batista and the ref calls for the match.

Winner by DQ: John Cena

- Batista continues the attack on Cena with another spinebuster. The referee tries to stop Batista but he doesn’t listen. Batista hits a third spinebuster on Cena. Batista goes for the Batista Bomb but stops and puts on a submission move similar to Cena’s STF. Batista yells at Cena to say he quits. Cena screams but won’t quit. RAW goes off the air with Cena still in the hold and Batista yelling at him.

UPDATED CARD FOR WWE OVER THE LIMIT

I Quit Match for the WWE Title

Batista vs. John Cena

World Heavyweight Title Match

Big Show vs. Jack Swagger

WWE Intercontinental Title Match

Kofi Kingston vs. Drew McIntyre

WWE Unified Tag Team Title Match

Chris Jericho & The Miz vs. The Hart Dynasty

WWE Divas Title Match

Maryse vs. Eve Torres

SES Pledge vs. Punk’s Hair

Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk

Edge vs. Randy Orton

R-Truth vs. Ted DiBiase