GOLDBERG TO RETURN AT RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE II?

 As noted before, Bill Goldberg recently shot a promotional video for an October show in the African Congo, billed as the “Rumble in the Jungle II” after the legendary “Rumble in the Jungle 1″ between boxers George Foreman and Muhammad Ali decades ago.

Goldberg said he would come out of retirement to wrestle on the show. In the promo, Goldberg talks about the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo backing the wrestling show. Rick Bassman is reportedly booking talents for the show and he went to Africa last month with Luke Gallows and Nathan Jones to promote it.

Several other big names are being promoted for the show including Kurt Angle, MVP, Matt Hardy, Batista, Shawn Daivari, Chris Jericho, Ric Flair and Shelton Benjamin. At least one of those names knew nothing about the show when contacted and another said his manager was contacted but turned it down.

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.

SEVERAL WRESTLERS AND DIVAS COMMENTS ON CHAVO GUERRERO'S LEAVING

Several stars have took to Twitter and commented on Chavo Guerrero’s departure from WWE. Here are some of the wrestlers’ comments:


Tyler Reks: “Just heard about my friend, Chavo. I’m sad & happy for him at the same time. I learned more from him than anyone I’ve been with in the ring. It was an honor & a highlight of my career to work with a Guerrero.”


Gail Kim: “Happy 2 hear that chavo is happy and at peace with his life decisions he is so talented and 1 of the funniest guys I know I’m sure its not the last we will c of him…we love u b**ch! Haha @mexwarrior”


Trish Stratus: “Looking forward to seeing what’s next for @mexwarrior, always been a great performer & a great friend. All the best to him & family”


MVP: “Congratulations to my good friend Chavo Guerrero JR aka @mexwarrior! As Tony Montana said “The WORLD is yours!” Working with @mexwarrior was always a pleasure. “Call it in the ring baby!” A true professional & a class act. #thankyouchavo For REAL!”


Evan Bourne: “I owe soooo much to @mexwarrior. He took me under his wing early in my career, taught me everyday, challenged me, and pushed me physically.”

MVP THRASHES WWE

While MVP left on good terms with WWE officials, he did have some heat. MVP made a comment that everyone heard about Michael Tarver and Darren Young being dropped from Nexus, bringing up how all of the African Americans were kicked out of the group quickly, except David Otunga obviously.

MVP NOT HAPPY WITH WWE

MVP mentioned on Twitter that he wanted to change his look with a new haircut but couldn’t because WWE wouldn’t give him permission due to likeness issues with action figures, video games and other merchandise. MVP called it “a can of worms.”

CARLITO AND MVP COMMENTS ON MATT HARDY'S RELEASE

On Hardy’s release, former WWE star Carlito tweeted, “Carlito is gone, Matt Hardy is gone! Damn @the305mvp I hope uve been training ur back!”

In response MVP tweeted, “My jaw muscles are jacked from clenching ‘em to keep my mouth shut! But I’m THAT guy in the meetings now ! Lol.” He also responded to a question if he’d be in the Team RAW vs. Team Smackdown match at Bragging Rights, saying, “Doesn’t look like it. My star is fading! Lol!”

WWE STARS HELPING TOYS FOR TOTS EVENT

Hornswoggle, MVP, Kofi Kingston, Layla and Michelle McCool will be helping out at the Toys for Tots event in Stamford, CT at Tommy K’s on Tuesday, November 2nd from 11am until 1pm. Fans who donate a toy or money will receive autographs.

MATCHES FOR TONIGHTS SMACKDOWN

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown on SyFy will see Bragging Rights qualifying matches for Bragging Rights as well as the return of The Undertaker. Matches include Rey Mysterio vs. Cody Rhodes, MVP vs. Jack Swagger, Edge vs. Dolph Ziggler, Alberto Del Rio vs. Chris Masters, Big Show vs. Kaval in a 5 Minute Challenge and Drew McIntyre vs. Kofi Kingston.

SMACKDOWN SPOILER 9/10

WWE Smackdown (Airing Friday on MyNetworkTV):


Kane/Taker recap video to open, then usual SD open and pyro.
They announced Taker and Punk, and then the gong hit and Taker was in the ring, fire going off on stage. He talked about how he’s had to protect Kane from others and himself, so he’ll have no problem beating on him at the PPV. Taker says he still controls the power of the darkness. He said Kane will always remember his older, wiser, more evil brother would take his title back. Taker says no rules can contain them, and says the match must be no holds barred.


CM Punk comes out alone, clapping. He tells everyone to stand and give Taker a round of applause fitting his legendary status. Punk says after the PPV none of us will see Taker again. He enjoys watching Taker on his own downward spiral, seeing a broken down man who’s had one too many fights and is delusional.


Taker says he sees his next victim. Punk says he doesn’t hear the same panache in Taker’s voice, saying he’s facing Big Show at the PPV (for no title I guess?) Taker says Punk will rest in peace, and we break.


Jack Swagger vs. MVP – they showed a recap of last week’s VIP Lounge. It looks like MVP added the triple German suplexes, but only got two before Swagger elbowed out. Swagger did an abdominal stretch on MVP through the ropes. MVP hit the Ballin elbow, but Swagger slipped away before the 305. MVP followed and Swagger kicked the steps into MVP’s knee, leading to the ankle lock for the tap.


Laycool and Kaval in the back, arguing over who would face Melina, saying Vickie let either defend. Kaval said it was his first night on SD, and could the girls please chill? They heeled him a bit, saying he wouldn’t be there if not for them.


Next is a history of Taker and Kane.


Tony Chimel announces Alberto del Rio’s ring announcer, who announced Alberto.


Alberto del Rio (with Orton’s old sparkler curtain) vs. Matt Hardy – Matt’s back to camouflage pants and no singlet. Alberto hit Matt on the apron with a running enziguri that was real loud. Matt hit an inverted Twist of Fate, ending with an elbowdrop for two, followed by a moonsault for two. They fought up top, with Alberto dropping to the floor to hang Matt’s gut. Ram to the post followed by a flip into the cross-armbreaker for the tap. Afterwards, Christian ran Alberto off. Long TV match.


Drew McIntyre vs. Kaval (who already has better music and video than Daniel Bryan) – Drew hit a nasty suplex on the floor, landing Kaval on the apron. Kaval with an enziguri from the top rope, but Drew rolled out before Warrior’s Way. Kaval went for a rana from the apron but Drew essentially powerbomed Kaval. Back in the ring, Drew hit the Future Shock DDT for three. Laycool came out to check on Kaval, but were icky at his sweat. They helped him to the back.


DASHING Cody Rhodes with grooming tips – how facials are good for men, while wearing a green facial mask.


Vickie and Caitlyn came out…again. Vickie kept berating Caitlyn’s promo work, then introduced Dolph Ziggler. Chavo (with short tights) also came out and the whole group came to the ring.


Dolph Ziggler and Chavo Guerrero vs. Kofi Kingston and Chris Masters – One of these things just doesn’t belong. Beatdown on Masters until a hot tag. Kofi entered with a high springboard clothesline. Double clothesline spot. Dolph made a tag but the ref didn’t see it and put Chavo out – weird to do to the heels of course. Kofi hit Trouble in Paradise on Dolph for the three count.


A lot of ring and stage setup, including Kane’s pyro corners. Meantime Big Show on the tron, interviewing himself, with him playing Josh Matthews. Kelly told Show Josh was coming do Show hid the mic under his arm. Josh got his mikc back, a bit soiled.


CM Punk with Straight Edge Society, then he sends them to the back. Punk vs. Undertaker – Punk cut off the usual moves, but got chokeslammed for two. Taker went for the tombstone, but Punk slipped out and hit the GTS. Punk slow to cover, and Taker got the Hell’s Gate for the tap.


Undertaker went to pose and Kane’s pyro went off with his laughter filling the arena like Joker’s laugh box from 1989′s Batman. That’s where Smackdown ends.


Dark Match Main Event:


World Heavyweight Champion Kane vs. The Undertaker ends in a double countout. Kane continued the beating til Taker hit a chokeslam. Kane ran after that and the show ended with Taker posing.

SMACKDOWN REPORT 9/3

We begin tonight with a look back at the night we found out from Teddy Long that Undertaker was in a vegetative state. We then see Kane’s comments about how he did not do it. Little did we know that he did do it. We move to Kane being confronted by Undertaker and Kane’s response.


We are live on tape from Albany, New York and your announcers are Matt Striker and Todd Grisham.


The somber tone is gone because it is time for a fiesta and your host is being introduced by Ricardo Rodriguez. Alberto Del Rio drives in style into the arena and he is wearing white to show his purity.


While Alberto comes to the ring, Todd mentions that Rey Mysterio has a fractured wrist.


Alberto Del Rio reminds us who he is and everyone already knows that. Alberto asks everyone if they remember what he did to his Amigito, the little Chihuahua, Rey Mysterio. In case you missed it, we have the footage from last week. Alberto is proud of his work and he says that he is showing this celebration because he has removed Rey Mysterio from the WWE. He says that he proved to everyone that Mysterio is a weak representation of the Mexican people. He says that Mysterio is a Chicano and he is ashamed of it and that is why he wears his mask. He says that Rey is like an animal. He compares Rey to a burro, and he shows us a piñata with Rey’s mask on it. Alberto hits the piñata and shows us that Rey is full of candy. He says that Mysterio is nothing but a broken burro. Alberto gets some champagne and makes a toast. Alberto says that he is handsome, powerful, and rich. He says that he is everything.


Christian comes out and apologizes for interrupting. Christian wants to introduce himself to Alberto and he asks Alberto who he is . . . and Christian interrupts and calls him JBL. . . . Juan Bradshaw Layfield. Christian says that he is kidding. He says that everyone knows who Alberto is. He is a huge international star and calls him Enrique Iglesias. Christian starts to sing Hero and Alberto says that Christian thinks that he is funny. Christian tries a hors d’oeuvre but he does not like the taste and spits it out. Christian says that he didn’t come out to taste his crappy hors d’oeuvres, marvel over his expensive cars or tailor made suits. He wants to says that he did not appreciate what Alberto did to a friend of his, Rey Mysterio. Christian says that Alberto can hit all of the donkey piñatas he wants, but Alberto is the only jackass that he sees. Alberto yells at Christian for ruining his fiesta and disrespecting him. He says that Christian wants to end up like Rey Mysterio and cry in a hospital. Christian asks Alberto if he is looking for a fight because he has a match tonight. However, he will fight Alberto tonight in front of his peeps.


Alberto tells his manservants to leave the ring. Alberto takes off his jacket and he gets in Christian’s face. Christian says something to Alberto and Alberto smiles and backs away. Alberto picks up his jacket and he is about to leave the ring. He says that there is going to be another place and another time. He says that Christian will pay for this. Alberto leaves the ring.


Christian watches Alberto leave the ring and Alberto winks at Christian. Alberto points at Christian and that means that Christian should have looked because Drew McIntyre attacks him from behind and sends Christian to the floor. Alberto pours some champagne on Christian and stands over Christian before leaving.


We go to commercial.


We are back with a look back at what just happened during the commercial and we see Drew sending Christian into the ring steps.


The referee asks Christian if he wants to wrestle and Drew asks Christian if he is a man. Christian rolls back into the ring.


Match Number One: Christian versus Drew McIntyre


Christian punches Drew but Drew with knees to the midsection followed by a biel as he focuses on the injured ribs. Drew with a kick to the ribs and he gets a near fall. Drew with a seated abdominal stretch. Christian gets back to his feet but Drew with a kick and then he tells Christian that he should have given up. Christian with punches but Drew with a bear hug to Christian when he charges at Drew. Christian with head butts to escape. Christian charges at Drew again and Drew with a knee to the midsection. Drew goes to the middle turnbuckle and he hits Christian’s boots and both men are down. Christian with punches to Drew followed by a running forearm. Christian with a pendulum kick and then he goes to the turnbuckles but Drew catches him and hits a back breaker and gets a near fall.


They go to the floor and Drew gets on the announce table, but Christian pulls Drew’s leg and Drew lands on the announce table. They return to the ring but Drew holds his back while Christian holds his ribs. Christian tries for a Killswitch but Drew escapes it and hits a gutbuster and both men are down again. Drew gets to his feet first and Christian with a jackknife cover for the three count.


Winner: Christian


We go to commercial.


We are back and we look back at the challenge that Layla and Michelle made to Melina to unify the Women’s Titles at Night of Champions.


Match Number Two: Kelly Kelly versus Michelle McCool with Layla


25:05 Michelle wants a time out to ask Layla about her hair. Kelly attacks Michelle from behind and kicks her. Michelle with a belly-to-belly back breaker for a near fall. Michelle with a kick to the back followed by a belly-to-belly suplex for a near fall. Michelle does some push ups over Kelly and then kicks her. Michelle with knees to Kelly but Kelly pushes Michelle away. Kelly with a tilt-a-whirl head scissors. Kelly with kick and a clotheslines. Kelly with a drop toe hold to Michelle. Kelly tries for a rana but Michelle counters with the McCool Clash for the three count.


Winner: Michelle McCool


After the match, Michelle and Layla celebrate in the ring.


We go to commercial.


We are back and it is time to look at the footage from the trip to China.


We are in Teddy Long’s office and Hornswoggle is getting electrodes placed on him by a psychologist. Hornswoggle is hesitant. Teddy Long enters and he says that he was going to figure out how to get Hornswoggle to talk. The doctor says that they have tried every method to get Mr. Swoggle to speak. They tried phonics, ink blots, and See and Say. Those didn’t work and Teddy wants to know what the recommendation is. He says that in extreme cases, it takes extreme measures. He mentions electro-shock therapy. Teddy tells Hornswoggle that if he wants to talk, it is for his own good and he tells Hornswoggle to trust him. He shocks Hornswoggle and he turns up the juice hoping to hear him say something. The doctor goes for full power and then Hornswoggle puts the electrodes on the doctor and he turns up the power. Hornswoggle and Teddy leave the office and the doctor starts to have smoke rise from his body.


We go to commercial.


We are back and Chris Masters is in the ring. Vickie Guerrero comes out and asks for them to excuse her. She wants everyone to show respect to her boyfriend and their Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler.


We see footage from last week when Vickie saved Dolph Ziggler by getting him counted out.


Match Number Three: Dolph Ziggler with Vickie Guerrero versus Chris Masters


Dolph with kicks but Masters sends Dolph into the corner and he punches Dolph and then he finishes him off with a chop. Masters with an Irish whip and Dolph does the Michaels flip and runs into a press slam. Ziggler goes to the apron and the referee warns Masters. Dolph with a neck breaker in the ropes and he gets a near fall. Ziggler works on the neck and then he hits a leaping elbow drop and gets a two count. Ziggler tries for a drop kick but Masters catches him and catapults Dolph into the turnbuckles. Masters tries for a Master Lock but Ziggler tries to get to the ropes. Dolph uses the turnbuckles to send Masters into the mat and then he hits a Zig Zag for the three count.


Winner: Dolph Ziggler


Big Show is walking in the back as we go to commercial.


We are back and we take a look back at what happened between the Big Show and the Straight Edge Society.


Match Number Four: Big Show versus CM Punk and Luke Gallows with Joseph Mercury


Punk starts off and Punk with kicks to the leg but Show blocks a kick and Punk gets to the ropes and he tags Luke into the match. Luke with a waist lock and Show with a standing switch and take down. Show pushes Luke’s head into the mat. Show with a head butt and chop in the corner. Luke with kicks to Show followed by a punch. Show with a back elbow and Luke goes to the floor. Show goes to the floor and Joseph gets between Luke and Show. Show grabs Joseph and that allows Punk to tag back in. Punk with a drop kick to the knee that sends Show to the floor followed by a baseball slide. Show sends Punk to the floor. Show puts Punk on the apron but he misses a chop when Punk rolls out of the way. The referee does not see Luke hit Show from behind because Punk was distracting him. The referee continues his count. Punk with an elbow from the apron and then he rolls back into the ring.


Punk punches Show and Show doesn’t feel any of it. Show grabs Punk before he can tag out. Show sends Punk into the corner but he misses a splash into the corner. Punk tries for a springboard clothesline but Show knocks him down. Show with an elbow drop but Luke breaks up the cover. Punk rolls to the floor and Show tries for a shoulder tackle but Punk moves and Show hits the ring steps. We go to commercial.


We are back and Punk kicks Show as he tries to pull Show into his corner. Luke is tagged in and he connects with a series of elbow drops and then he hits a splash or two and he gets a near fall. Luke with a reverse chin lock. Show gets to his feet and hits a side slam. Show with a head butt after blocking a punch followed by a few clotheslines. Show with an Irish whip and Show with a choo choo into a running butt splash. Show with a shoulder tackle and he sets for the choke slam. Punk is sent to the floor and Show hits a reverse power bomb and then he puts Luke in the modified camel clutch and Luke taps out.


Winner: Big Show


After the match, Punk gets Luke on his shoulders and hits the Go To Sleep. Punk looks like he wants to pull out his hair as he leaves the ring.


Matt and Todd talk about the battle brewing between Kane and the Undertaker. What is next in the sibling rivalry?


We go to commercial.


We are back and it is time for the All American American VIP Lounge with your host Jack Swagger and Jack Swagger Sr. is in the ring with him. Jack asks what looks so right about this picture. Jack asks if we are jealous. Jack says that before he gets to his guest, he wants us to remember what happened last week. Jack reminds us that he beat MVP to get this set up. We have the footage.


Jack says that his guest is a very special heartfelt story. He is a victim. He is a survivor. He is a Korean War Hero and Purple Heart winner. He is the current Perry Oklahoma Senior Citizen Arm Wrestling Champion. Jack’s guest is Jack Swagger Senior.


Jack says that it is an honor to have him on his VIP Lounge. Jack says that his dad is his VIP. Jack says that before they interrupt him, he wants to know what the WWE Universe wants to hear. Jack says that he is proud of his son and this reminds him of when Jack won the first grade talent show. He says it reminds him when Jack set a world record for doing pushups when he was nine years old. He asks Jack if he could do some push ups. Jack starts doing push ups and he adds some flair.


Jack is interrupted by Montel Vontavious Porter and he says that this is a sweet Hallmark moment. A boy and his father. A couple of squares making complete fools of themselves. This is supposed to be the VIP Lounge and there is nothing ballin’ about this lounge. He tells Jack that it is time to host the VIP Lounge and his guest is an old tired man in a wheelchair.


Jack tells Porter that he was never a VIP and he tells Montel to leave the ring. Jack says that he is trying to have a moment with his father.


Porter says that this is his show and it is closed for renovations. Porter throws the trophies out of the ring and then he gets rid of the furniture.


Jack uses his dad as a rolling human shield to keep Porter away from him. Porter grabs Jack’s dad and they go into the ropes and Papa Swagger gets out of the wheelchair and Porter hits the Play of the Day on dad. Jack charges at Porter and Porter goes over the top rope to the floor. Porter decides to hit the Ballin’ Elbow on Papa Swagger.


We go to commercial.


We are back with a Did You Know about how many more episode of Raw there have been than a bunch of reality shows.


Before our next match, Dashing Cody Rhodes has something to say. He asks for a round of applause for Matt Hardy. He asks a kid in the crowd if it is Matt Hardy and then Cody realizes it is Matt because he sees the Lane Bryant tag. He says that Matt has not been paying attention to his grooming tips. Cody says that his tips are for people . . . like the fatso in the crowd. They are for people like Matt Hardy. Cody asks Matt if he ever thought about getting his busted up proboscis on his face and then he reminds Matt that he is talking about his nose. He asks Matt about his facial hair and he says that it is like a farmer’s patch and then he comments on the crop circles. He says that Matt has been doing a hearty amount of eating. Cody tells someone that if they have a flat tire, he knows where he can find a spare. Cody tells Matt that he is dashing his chances of being dashing. Cody asks Matt to take a good look at himself. He asks if the people see the Matt Hardy who revolutionized TLC matches. He asks if they see the Matt Hardy who grew up wanting to be a World Champion. He asks where Matt Hardy Version One is. Cody says that he sees Matt Hardy Version Done. Cody says that it is not dashing when Matt took his mirror clad ring jacket.


Match Number Five: Matt Hardy versus Dashing Cody Rhodes


Matt backs Cody into the corner and he connects with shoulders and he punches Cody. Matt with more punches but Cody sends Matt into the turnbuckles. Matt tries for a Side Effect but Cody blocks it. Cody with an elbow but Matt with clotheslines followed by a running clothesline into the corner followed by a bulldog. Matt with a kick to the ribs and Cody goes to the floor. Matt tries to go to the floor but the referee stops him. We go to commercial.


We are back and Cody with punches and forearms to Matt. Cody with a drop down uppercut but Matt responds with a Side Effect and he gets a near fall. Matt punches Cody but Cody with a knee. Matt sends Cody over the top rope but Cody holds on and tries to skin the cat but Matt kicks Cody to the floor. Matt sends Cody into the apron and he punches Cody in the head. Matt clips Cody and then he slams Cody with Cody’s legs hitting the ropes. Matt with a single leg crab and Cody gets to the ropes. Cody kicks Matt away but Matt with a clothesline and back elbow. Cody runs Matt into the turnbuckles and then Cody puts Matt on the turnbuckles. Matt with a head butt to Cody and Matt tries for the double sledge from the turnbuckles but Cody moves out of the way and Matt appears to have reinjured his knee and ankle. Cody goes to the turnbuckles and does a knee drop to the leg from the second turnbuckle. Cody with Cross Rhodes and he gets the three count.


Winner: Cody Rhodes


We go to commercial, but Kane will be making a major announcement when we come back.


We are back and Kane’s pyro goes off and he is on the TitanTron. He says that the final chapter for the world always ends the same. For some it is Armageddon. For some it is the apocalypse. For many, it is just the end of the world. For his brother, the Undertaker, the end of his world will happen at Night of Champions. Kane says that he will defend his title against his brother. He says that Night of Champions will be the crowning moment because he will put the Undertaker to rest by the Devil’s favorite demon. Kane says that Taker was right when he said that Kane is haunted by envy. Unlike Taker, Kane says that he recognizes his vices. Taker’s deadly sin of pride will be his undoing while Kane says that his sin of envy will make him more powerful. Kane says that he has longed after Taker’s powers more than Taker could ever know. After all of these years, they are his.


Kane laughs as the arena turns blue and we see some druids wheeling a casket to the ring.


The picture gets distorted as the casket opens and Kane is inside. Kane rolls into the ring and he says that he wishes he could see the look on his brother’s face. Kane says that he wishes he could be there to see his brother’s expression when he realizes that there is nothing he can do to stop Kane. Kane says that he wants to know how Taker feels to be walking in his shadow. Kane was always the second one chosen and the afterthought. Kane says that things have changed. When he looks at his brother, all he sees is weakness. Kane says that he saw his weakness when he attacked Taker and left him comatose. He saw it when he drove Taker’s head into the mat. He saw it on Monday when Taker showed that he is not the phenom any more. We go to the footage from Monday night when Taker was attacked by Nexus.


Kane says that while the rest of the world waited in anticipation for the Undertaker to rise up like he always does, Kane says that he knew that Taker would lay there like the mangled wretch that he has become. He says that Taker’s powers have gone and they belong to him. When their saga is over, the Undertaker will be no more. The man once known as the Phenom will become a memory known as Kane’s Brother. At Night of Champions, the Undertaker will feel his rage and there is nothing that Taker can do about this. There is nothing that Taker can do to stop his demise. Kane says that nothing can stop him.


The lights go out and Taker’s music plays. Taker comes out and he stands across the ring from his brother. The lights go out and Kane is no longer in the ring when the lights go back on.


Taker looks for his brother and sees that the casket has closed. Taker goes towards the casket and when he opens the casket, Kane is not in there. Taker looks around and Kane is heard laughing on the TitanTron. Kane says that Taker might not have taught him everything about evil, but Kane says that he does not have anything left to learn. He says that they are called the Brother’s of Destruction, but after Night of Champions Taker will be known as the “Brother that I have destroyed”.


Kane’s pyro goes off in the ring as we go to credits.

WHAT HAPPENED AFTER LAST NIGHTS RAW

After last night’s RAW in Boston, Sheamus defended the WWE Title against John Cena and The Undertaker in a steel cage match. Sheamus escaped through the cage door to win while Taker and Cena were going at it. After the match, Kane and Taker brawled backstage while The Nexus came down to attack Cena. MVP, Matt Hardy, Mark Henry, Evan Bourne and John Morrison came down to make the save. Everyone hit their finishers on Wade Barrett to end the show.

SMACKDOWN SPOILER 8/27

* Kane defeated Rey Mysterio in a No DQ match. Alberto Del Rio came out after the match and laid Rey out.


* Kofi Kingston defeated Dolph Ziggler via count out.


* CM Punk defeated JTG.


* Big Show defeated Luke Gallows.


* Alberto Del Rio beat a local wrestler by submission.


* Jack Swagger beat MVP via DQ. There was a stipulation where the match was a technical match. MVP broke the stip and was DQ’d for punching Swagger. Swagger put MVP in the Ankle Lock after the match


* The Undertaker returned, and Kane said that he would bury him for good, presumably leading to either a Casket Match or Buried Alive at Night of Champions.

SMACKDOWN REPORT 6/25

We start off tonight’s show with General Manager Teddy Long and Consultant to Smackdown Vickie Guerrero in Teddy’s office. Teddy mentions that it has been a whirlwind week in the WWE. Three new champions were crowned at the Fatal Four Way pay per view, including Rey Mysterio. In four weeks, Rey will be defending his title at the brand new Money in the Bank pay per view. Vickie says that over the next two weeks, they will be evaluating all of the Smackdown superstars to decide which eight men will be in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. Teddy says that they will all try to climb the ladder to get the briefcase above the ring. The briefcase will have a contract that allows the winner to have a title match against the Smackdown champion at any point in the next year. Vickie mentions the vicious attack that Vince McMahon suffered and he was rendered incapacitated.

Drew McIntyre comes in and interrupts Teddy. He wants to know why Teddy is so happy and he wants him to wipe the smile off his face. Drew says that he humiliated Teddy last week and humbled him. Drew says that he will tell Vince about Teddy’s officiating at the pay per view as well as his lack of concern for the chairman.

Teddy says that he met with the Board of Directors that based on the absence of Vince McMahon, he can run the show however he feels appropriate. Teddy says that he is reinstating Matt Hardy. Drew says that Teddy can’t do it. Teddy says that he can do it and Matt will be facing Drew tonight. Teddy tells Drew to take his Scottish accent and the sour look on his face and get out of his office. Vickie tells Drew to leave and Drew finally exits.

We are live on tape from Manchester, New Hampshire and your announcers are Matt ‘What did I ever do to deserve getting my butt kicked the last two weeks’ Striker and Todd ‘How much time do you have’ Grisham.

Before our opening match, Jack Swagger has something to say on his way to the ring. Jack tells everyone to know that he is filing a formal protest against the WWE. He says that he is protesting that he has to fight a 500 pound giant right now. He is also protesting that he had to defend his title in a Fatal Four Way match. It is a match that is so lawless and so unpredictable that it is impossible for a natural athlete like himself to come out victorious. There were no rules in place to protect him or the World Title. When Kane came out and cost him the World Title, he was cheated out of the World Title. Jack says that he is invoking his rematch clause at Money in the Bank and he says that he is confident that he will come out victorious because his daddy taught him that cheaters never win and winners never cheat. Until then, he is going to make everyone suffer. Suffer the way that he suffered on Sunday. Suffer the way that his daddy suffered on Father’s Day.

Match Number One: Big Show versus Jack Swagger

Show with a kick and punches to Swagger followed by a chop in the corner. Show with more punches as Swagger goes down and then Show sits on Swagger while he is in the ropes. Show with another punch to the midsection followed by a head butt and Swagger rolls to the floor. Show pulls Swagger back onto the apron but Swagger drops Show on the top rope. Swagger goes up top but Show crotches Swagger and then he hits a superplex and both men are down and Swagger rolls to the floor as we go to commercial.

We are back and Show works on the arm and he uses his elbow as well as his entire body weight on the arm. Show pulls Swagger up by the arm and then he wraps the arm in the ropes. Show picks Swagger up by the arm and drops him to the mat followed by a leg drop to the arm. Show walks all over Swagger and then picks him back up. Swagger with punches that have no effect. Show with a punch and forearm and then he stands on Swagger’s wrist. Swagger with a kick and punches followed by a front face lock but Show picks up Swagger and tosses him away. Show with an Irish whip and then he hits a splash into the corner. Show misses a clothesline and Swagger with a flying shoulder to the knee for a near fall. Swagger kicks Show in the leg and then he tries to hyper-extend the leg. Swagger with a step over toe hold on Show but Show kicks Swagger away. Show gets back to his feet but he is clearly limping. Swagger with a kick to the leg and a flying shoulder tackle from the turnbuckles for a near fall. Swagger with a leaping leg drop to Show and then he hits the double jump Vader Bomb. Swagger tries for a second one but Show gets his arm up and he has Swagger by the throat. Swagger counters the choke slam and he rolls through into an ankle lock and Show fights to get out of the hole. Show crawls to the ropes and he gets to the ropes but Swagger refuses to release the hold and then he grapevines the leg. The referee calls for the bell since Swagger does not release the hold before the five count.

Winner: Big Show by disqualification

After the match, Big Show tries to get back to his feet but he cannot put any weight on his left leg as a result of the ankle lock and work that Swagger did on the leg. Show collapses under his own weight one more time.

We see Swagger smiling on the stage as he looks at what he did to Big Show.

We go to commercial.

We are back with the WWE Rewind: Christian and MVP versus Curt Hawkins and Vance Archer from last week.

Match Number Two: Montel Vontavious Porter, Christian, and Kofi Kingston versus Vance Archer, Curt Hawkins, and Dolph Ziggler

Hawkins and Porter start things off and Hawkins has a punch blocked but Porter with punches of his own. Porter with a head and arm overhead suplex for a near fall. Christian tags in and he punches Hawkins followed by a drop kick for a near fall. Porter tags in and he punches Hawkins. Hawkins sends Porter into the corenr and then he tags in Ziggler. Ziggler sends Hawkins into the corner but Porter with a boot to Hawkins. Porter then knocks Archer off the apron and then he back body drops Ziggler to the floor. Kingston and Christian also join in and Porter with a pescado onto Archer while Kofi hits a suicide dive onto Ziggler and Christian with a baseball slide to Hawkins as we go to commercial.

We are back and Porter with an Irish whip and flying forearm into the corner for a near fall. Kofi tags in and gets a rollup for a near fall. Kofi with an arm bar on Ziggler but Ziggler reverses and he puts Kofi in a side head lock. Kofi with a leaping back elbow for a near fall. Ziggler with a knee and then he works on the arm but Kofi with an arm drag and drop kick. Kofi with a side Russian leg sweep and then he runs a few laps around Ziggler but instead of doing the boom drop Kofi goes after Hawkins who tries to interfere. Ziggler hits Kofi from behind and then Ziggler with a leap frog neck snap for a near fall. Archer tags in and punches Kofi followed by a swinging neck breaker. Archer with a rear chin lock. Kofi with punches but Archer with a running back elbow and he gets a near fall. Hawkins tags back in and he kicks Kofi followed by a gutbuster from Archer as Hawkins gets a near fall. Hawkins with a suplex and he gets a near fall. Hawkins with a rear chin lock and he tries to isolate the arm.

Kofi with a jawbreaker and Ziggler tags in and hits Kofi with a double sledge to the back. Ziggler hits a leaping elbow drop for a near fall. Ziggler with an elbow followed by a slam. Kofi with a head scissors and then he tries to make the tag but Ziggler stops him. Kofi with a sunset flip and then he tags in Christian. Christian punches Ziggler a few times followed by a flapjack. Ziggler goes to the ropes and Christian stands on Ziggler’s back. Christian slingshots to the floor and Hawkins knows what is coming next but Christian sees him coming and Christian punches Hawkins. This allows Ziggler to avoid the punch. Ziggler with a kick to Christian and then Ziggler with a drop kick to Porter that knocks him off the apron. Christian with the inverted DDT but he can only get a near fall. Christian knocks Archer off the apron.

Christian with a back kick and then Christian with a sunset flip off the turnbuckles but Ziggler rolls through. Ziggler with a leaping leg lariat and he gets a near fall. Christian with a punch to Ziggler and then Christian goes up top but Ziggler follows but Christian knocks him off. Christian with a missile drop kick and then all six men get into the ring. Porter with a facebuster to Archer while Hawkins goes after Kofi. Porter with a cross body to Archer that sends both men over the top rope to the floor. Kofi hits Trouble in Paradise on Hawkins and they all go to the floor. Ziggler sends Christian into the turnbuckles and then he tries for the Zig Zag but Christian holds on to the ropes. Christian hits the Killswitch for the three count.

Winners: Christian, Kofi Kingston, and Montel Vontavious Porter

We go to commercial.

We are back and we are told that Rey Mysterio will address the fans next week.

It is time to take a look back at Monday Night Raw and what happened after the main event.

Kane is in the back with his empty casket. He says that tonight they will get vengeance. Tonight they will bring hell down on the guilty culprit. They will get their revenge. Tonight he will eviscerate CM Punk. Tonight, he will break Punk’s body in two. He will decapitate the head of the Straight Edge Society. Kane closes the casket.

Matt Hardy is walking in the back and he shakes hands with everyone in back, including JTG.

We are back and Did You Know that 100 million video clips have already been watched on WWE’s page on YouTube.

Match Number Three: Drew McIntyre versus Matt Hardy

Matt and Drew have some words as the bell rings and then Drew misses a punch but Matt does not miss. Matt with a discus punch and Drew goes to the floor. Drew tries to pull Hardy to the floor but Hardy kicks Drew into the announce table and then into the apron. They return to the ring and Hardy with a tackle that sends both men to the floor. Hardy sends Drew over the ring steps and then Hardy with a forearm to the back. Drew runs Hardy into the ring post and then Drew goes to the floor. Drew puts Hardy on the top step and then he hits a belly-to-back suplex on the floor. Drew wants the referee to start his count but Matt gets back into the ring and the match continues. Drew with kicks to the head and then Drew with punches to Hardy. Drew with European uppercuts to Hardy and then he gets a near fall. McIntyre with an arm bar and cross face to Hardy. Hardy with punches but Drew with a kick and Irish whip but Hardy with a boot to a charging McIntyre. Hardy goes to the turnbuckles but Drew with a forearm and then he climbs the turnbuckles and hits a few head butts. Drew with a hip toss from the turnbuckles that he turns into a sit out driver and Drew can only get a two count.

Drew tries to figure out how to finish off Hardy and he punches Matt in the corner and the referee warns him. Hardy with a kick and punches. Drew with a running back elbow for a near fall. Drew with an arm bar and cross face. Hardy with kicks to the head but McIntyre with a double leg take down and he punches Hardy. Drew puts Hardy on the turnbuckles and connects with forearms to the back. McIntyre hits a super belly-to-back suplex but he rolls Hardy towards the ropes and Hardy grabs the ropes at two. Hardy rolls to the floor and we go to commercial.

We are back and McIntyre returns to the arm bar. Hardy gets to his feet and he punches Drew but Drew runs Hardy into the turnbuckles. McIntyre with short arm clotheslines in the corner followed by another short arm clothesline. McIntyre with a leaping boot to the head and he gets a near fall. Hardy punches Drew and then connects with a back elbow and a modified neck breaker for a near fall. Hardy with a Side Effect for a near fall. Hardy with a running clothesline into the corner but Drew is able to escape the bulldog attempt and Drew hits a big boot for a near fall. Drew with a neck breaker that connects with Drew’s knee and Matt can only get a two count. Drew tries for the double underhook DDT but Matt with a back body drop that sends Drew over the top rope to the floor. Hardy with an elbow from the turnbuckles. Drew sends Hardy into the ring steps and then Drew tries to stomp on Matt’s head on the ring steps but Hardy trips Drew and Drew hits the steps but Matt can only get a two count. Hardy goes to the turnbuckles but he takes too long and Drew pulls Matt off and gets a near fall of his own. Drew argues with the referee before he returns his attention to Hardy. Hardy with a kick and Twist of Fate for the three count.

Winner: Matt Hardy

After the match, Teddy Long appears on the TitanTron and he wants Drew to pay attention. Teddy tells Drew that he is sorry that he lost his match. Teddy has some bad news for Drew. Teddy says that it looks like somebody’s Visa has expired. That means that someone is in this country illegally. Teddy tells security to send Drew back to Scotland.

Matt waves goodbye to Drew as two men come to the ring to escort Drew out of the country.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Cody Rhodes comes to the ring with Husky Harris. Cody says that everyone is trying to look at his naturally sculpted facial features. He says that you can uncover your eyes to look at WWE’s most attractive superstar. Cody mentions the Diva Poll where they picked the most handsome superstar and Cody was the winner. Cody mentions that John Cena is a movie star, but he isn’t the most handsome guy in the WWE. Cody wants Husky Harris to show everyone his physique. Cody says that unfortunately Husky represents the average male. He mentions his horrible tattoos and dirty hair. Cody thanks Husky for his time. Cody says that he cannot help that he was born this good looking. He says that it is not genetics because look at his father and brother. Cody says that sometimes a blessing can be a curse. Cody asks a fan at ringside if he knows how hard it is to maintain his baby smooth skin. Cody says that he can hear the fans getting fatter. Cody goes to Todd Grisham and he asks Todd how many hours he spends in the gym while he reads comics and goes on the internet. Cody then turns his attention to Tony Chimmel. Cody says that he says that he hasn’t had a carb since Bill Clinton has been President. Cody says that Tony hasn’t had a donut since the first match. Cody returns to the ring and he thanks the WWE Divas for their exquisite taste. Cody lays across the top turnbuckle and says that it is not fair to have so much God given ability, to be so handsome, suave, debonair and handsome. He tells Vickie and Teddy to consider the man with the money face for Money in the Bank. Cody tells everyone to call him ‘Dashing’ Cody Rhodes. Cody repeats his new nickname a few dozen times.

We go to Vickie Guerrero in the back and she is admiring her photo of her and Dolph. Dolph enters and says that they need to talk. Dolph says that the relationship was supposed to be a two way street but he says that all he does is give and give. Dolph says that he wants gold. Vickie says that she gave him a gold chain. Dolph says that he wants an Intercontinental Title match or he doesn’t know about their future.

We go to commercial.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Rosa Mendes is jumping rope in the ring.

Match Number Four: Rosa Mendes versus Kelly Kelly with Tiffany

Before the match starts, Michelle McCool and Layla come to the ring, but first they do their synchronized entrance routine before giving their title belts to their rookie Kaval.

Rosa continues to jump rope and Kelly wants to know what is going on. Kelly with a kick and K2 for the three count.

Winner: Kelly Kelly

After the match, Kelly jumps some rope and then she throws the jump rope at Michelle and Layla. They get on the apron but Tiffany joins Kelly in the ring and we have a stand off.

We take a look back at the opening match between Big Show and Jack Swagger when Swagger puts Show in a prolonged ankle lock but refused to release the hold.

We go to commercial.

We are back with a video package for Alberto del Rio. He says that a lot of people talk about his attributes. Among them are honesty. He says that many lose it as they get older. He talks about how people lie as they get older. He says that a liar is a despicable person. He says that some lie more than the others. He says that everyone is a liar. He says that there is only one person who does not lie and refuses to lie. He says that he is the one honest man.

Next week, Rey Mysterio will be on Smackdown to address the WWE Universe.

Before our main event starts, CM Punk gets on the mic and he says that he only has one thing to say. He says that this is the face of an innocent man.

Match Number Five: CM Punk versus Kane in a No Disqualification Match

Punk punches Kane as he enters the ring but Kane sends Punk over the top rope to the floor. Kane sends Punk into the ringside barrier and Kane punches him. Kane biels Punk into the ringside barrier a few times and he follows that with an uppercut. Kane runs Punk into the ring apron and then he hot shots Punk on the ringside barrier. Luke Gallows tries to interfere but it fails. Kane punches Gallows and sends him into the ringside steps. Kane Irish whips Gallows into the ringside barrier. Kane with a clothesline to Punk and then he stops an attack from the other masked member of the group. Punk and Gallows attack Kane from behind and then Gallows with a series of punches Kane. New masked man with a boot to the stomach. Punk sends Kane into the ringside barrier as the three on one attack continues. Kane is Irish whipped into the ringside barrier by Gallows and the other masked man. Gallows with a clothesline to Kane. Gallows and the masked man send Punk at Kane but Kane with a back body drop. Kane sends Gallows into the ring post and then the other masked man gets sent into the ring post. Kane grabs Punk and slams his hand into the announce table and ring steps. Kane punches Punk and then he sends the arm into the ring post. Kane sends Punk into the ring steps twice. Kane rearranges the announce table and he choke slams the masked man on the ground. Kane grabs Punk but Gallows hits Kane from behind. Kane sends Gallows into the apron and then he choke slams Luke through the announce table.

Punk runs through the crowd and Kane follows. They make their way into the concourse and Kane continues his pursuit. Kane sends Punk into the merchandise table and then Kane slams Punk through one of the tables. Kane then sends Punk into the concessions table. Punk is able to get out of the building after an uppercut and Punk runs across the street to escape from Kane as we go to credits.

ROOKIES AND PROS FOR NEXT SEASON NXT

* Cody Rhodes and Husky Harris (Duke Rotundo). Rotundo is the son of former WWE star & current agent Mike “IRS” Rotundo. He has been in developmental since 2009 with his brother Bo, who is currently injured.

* John Morrison and Eli Cottonwood (Kip Christianson). Cottonwood stands over 7 feet tall and weighs over 300 pounds. He has been in developmental since 2009.

* MVP and Percy Watson (Chris McNeil). Percy has been in WWE developmental since 2009 and has teamed with former Rookie Darren Young as The South Beach Boys.

* Zack Ryder and Titus O’Neill (Thaddeus Bullard). Titus is a former Florida Gators defensive end and has been in developmental since 2009.

* Michelle McCool & Layla and Kaval (Brandon Silvestry). Kaval is the former TNA and Ring of Honor star Low Ki. Kaval recently recovered from an injury and has been signed to a WWE developmental deal since 2009. Kaval has held the TNA X Division Title twice, the ROH Title once and a number of other titles around the world. Layla and McCool are the first Pros to be Divas.

* Mark Henry and Lucky Cannon (Jon Emminger). Lucky Cannon is the former Johnny Prime and I don’t believe he’s been using the Lucky Cannon gimmick for long. They said on NXT that he was a former sheriff.

* Kofi Kingston and Michael McGillicutty (Joe Hennig). McGillicutty is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Curt Hennig. Up until last week, he was still using the Hennig name in developmental. Hennig has been with WWE since 2008 and has held the FCW Florida Heavyweight Title once and the FCW Tag Team Titles twice.

* The Miz and Alex Riley (Kevin Kiley). Riley has been with WWE since 2007 and is the current FCW Heavyweight Champion. He has worked several dark matches and live event matches for WWE over the years.

SMACKDOWN SPOILER 5/21

Thanks to our very own rocky who posted in our forum:


Dark Match:
Kane b. Dos Caras, Jr.

* CM Punk in the ring with three indy workers sitting on stools. The only recognizable worker is Ontario/Quebec wrestler Michael Von Payton (InterSpecies Wrestling, C*4 and others). Gallows and Sarena are running down young drinking in Canada. Punk leads the Straight Edge Pledge. All three have their heads shaved bald. Rey Mysterio comes out and shows photos on the screen of what Punk would look like bald. An irate Punk attacks all the pledges out of frustration.

* Layla and Michelle McCool (announced as the co-Women's champions) defeated Tiffany and Kelly Kelly.

* Big Show does a promo on the Titantron making fun of Jack Swagger.

*JTG pinned Croft.

*Vickie Guerrero is speaking with Christian backstage. She asks who the first guest on the new Peep show will be. She intimates it should be her. Christian says he wants viewers, so no.

*Vance Archer and Curt Hawkins defeat Ontario independents wrestlers Jeremy Prophet and Tyler Tirva.

*More Big Show ripping on Jack Swagger on the Titantron.

*Kofi Kingston pinned WWE World champion Jack Swagger with a high cross bodyblock in a non-title match when Big Show distracted Swagger.The Guest on the Peep Show is Hornswoggle. Christian teaches Hornswoggle how to speak Canadian and say 'eh', as well as beer and hockey. Vickie and Chavo Guerrero come out. Vickie says she's shutting down the Peep Show. Christian calls Vickie a moose. Hornswoggle hides in a box. Chavo enters the ring. Ziggler attacks Christian from behind, laying him out.

*Rey Mysterio & MVP defeated CM Punk & Luke Gallows. Mysterio gets the pin on Punk, despite an attempt by the hooded S.E.S. member to interfere.

* Big Show defeated WWE Intercontinental champ Drew McIntyre by DQ

WWE WILL BE PUSHING AFRO AMERICAN WRESTLERS? SHELTON BACK?

WWE is still looking for their next big African American star and will be pushing Kofi, MVP, JTG and Shad on SmackDown with the idea being to see which one gets over the best. One source wouldn’t be surprised to see Shelton Benjamin return to the company.

CENA TALKS ABOUT RAPPER GIMMICK, MVP/KOFI TO TURN HEEL?

On Twitter, John Cena responded to a fan who asked whether he’d considering bringing back his old “rapper” gimimck. Cena said it’s unlikely:

“Guys, I really appreciate the respect for the freestyle. It would have no home in today’s environment. It would be a weak, watered down, rehash of something that was very fun to be a part of while it lasted. I still freestyle all the time, it just wouldn’t be right for me right now, I really like the place where I am, and where WWE is.”

 WWE is looking to turn either MVP or Kofi Kingston heel on the SmackDown brand with the idea that the one who turns heel gets a big push and goes over.

SUPPLEMENTARY DRAFT REPORT 2010

Below are full results of the 2010 WWE Supplemental Draft:

* The Great Khali and Runjin Singh go from SmackDown to RAW

* Chavo Guerrero goes from RAW to SmackDown

* Cody Rhodes goes from RAW to SmackDown

* Natalya goes from SmackDown to RAW

* Chris Masters goes from RAW to SmackDown

* Ezekiel Jackson goes from SmackDown to RAW

* Goldust goes from SmackDown to RAW

* Hornswoggle goes from RAW to SmackDown

* Rosa Mendes goes from RAW to SmackDown

* The Hart Dynasty goes from SmackDown to RAW

* MVP goes from RAW to SmackDown

WWE SUPERSTARS 4/8

We start off tonight’s show with some Divas action from the Smackdown brand and your announcers are Todd Grisham and Matt Striker.
Before the match starts, Vickie Guerrero gets on the mic and she wants someone to Excuse Her. She wants to introduce the WWE Women’s Champion, Michelle McCool. Michelle thanks Vickie and she tells everyone to listen to Vickie because she has something to say. Michelle says that Beth has been crying about not having a shot at the Women’s Title. Michelle says that it is not about being right or wrong or being fair or unfair. Layla says that Beth is a man. Michelle says that Beth is chromosomally challenged. They wonder what Beth really is. Michelle says that if you think about it, she was in the Royal Rumble with 29 MEN. Layla then talks about Beth’s voice and her arm. Then they talk about whether Beth dated Santino or Santina.
Vickie thanks Michelle and Layla for their due diligence and there is only one rule in the Divas Division, you must be a Diva. Vickie says that she cannot give Beth a women’s title match but she will face Layla in an Intergender match.
Match Number One: Layla with Vickie Guerrero and Michelle McCool versus Beth Phoenix
Layla shrieks and goes to the floor before Beth can inflict any harm on her. Layla returns to the ring and then returns to the ropes. Layla stays in the ropes and then she kicks Beth. Beth takes Layla down and then she picks Layla up by the throat and puts her on the top turnbuckle and throws her to the mat. Layla gets to the ropes and Beth drops her on the mat. Beth with a forearm to the back and then Michelle distracts Beth and Beth goes after Vickie and Vickie falls down. Layla with a drop kick to keep Beth on the floor. Layla with a kick to Beth before she rolls back into the ring. Michelle attacks Beth while Layla was with the referee. Layla with a choke and body scissors but Beth gets to her feet and then runs Layla into the turnbuckles. Beth runs into an elbow but Beth catches Layla off the turnbuckles and hits a back breaker followed by the Glam Slam for the three count.
Winner: Beth Phoenix
After the match, Vickie grabs Beth by the ankles and Michelle attacks Beth from behind and then Michelle with a series of knees in the corner. Michelle checks on Layla and then Beth sends Michelle over the top rope to the floor and then they run to the back to avoid any other brutality from Beth.
It is time to take a look back at NXT.
We go to commercial.
It is now time to see what the Raw brand can do tonight and your announcers are Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole.
Match Number Two: Evan Bourne and Yoshi Tatsu versus Chavo Guerrero and Zack Ryder with Rosa Mendes
Yoshi and Ryder start things off and Ryder with a kick and forearm followed by a knee and then he sends Yoshi into the turnbuckles. Ryder with a forearm but Yoshi with an octopus and then he gets a rollup for a near fall. Bourne tags in and Yoshi with a drop toe hold and Bourne with a drop kick to the head for a near fall. Bourne with a kick to the leg but Ryder with a jawbreaker and Chavo is tagged in. Bourne with an arm drag followed by a series of kicks in the corner. Bourne with a rana that sends Chavo to the floor and then he hits a running double knee from the apron on Chavo. Ryder tries to interfere but Bourne with a drop kick as we go to commercial.
We are back and Chavo punches and kicks Bourne while the referee warns him. Bourne with more kicks and a tilt-a-whirl head scissors. Bourne goes to the apron and then he runs into a spin heel kick and Chavo gets a near fall. Chavo with a Saito suplex and Ryder is tagged in and he kicks Bourne followed by a neck breaker for a near fall. Ryder with a reverse chin lock. Bourne with a rollup for a near fall. Bourne tries for another rollup but Ryder holds on to the ropes and hits a leaping leg lariat for a near fall. Ryder with a back breaker and Chavo tags in and hits a slingshot senton onto Bourne who is still on Ryder’s knee. Ryder tags back in and he chokes Bourne in the corner. Ryder with a slingshot into the bottom rope. Chavo tags in and kicks Bourne in the ribs. Chavo with an uppercut and arm bar. Ryder is tagged in and Bourne kicks Chavo to the floor and then he hits a leaping rana to get Ryder off the turnbuckles. Bourne tags in Yoshi and he connects with forearms and then hits a spinning heel kick before knocking Chavo off the apron. Yoshi with a series of kicks and then he hits a running double knees followed by the rolling mare. Chavo made a blind tag and then he attacks Yoshi and then Chavo tries for the Three Amigos and hits it. Chavo goes up top for the frog splash but Yoshi moves and Chavo rolls through. Yoshi with a knee and then he kicks Ryder. Yoshi with a heel hook and then he tags in Bourne who hits the Shooting Star Press just as Yoshi releases the hold for the three count.
Winners: Evan Bourne and Yoshi Tatsu
We go to highlights from this week’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
We go to commercial.
We are back with a Jack Swagger video package and the Raw Rebound.
We go to commercial.
Match Number Three: Carlito with Michael Tarver versus Montel Vontavious Porter
They lock up and Porter goes for the arm and Porter works on it. Carlito with a punch to the arm followed by an Irish whip. Porter floats over but nobody is there. Porter hits a clothesline for a near fall. Porter with knees to the midsection and then he hits a hip toss followed by a knee drop for a near fall. Porter returns to the arm. Porter with a back body drop for a near fall. Carlito sends Porter into the turnbuckles and then he punches Porter. Porter with a flying shoulder tackle and before Porter can complete the Ballin Elbow, Carlito goes to the floor. Porter with a baseball slide to Carlito’s back and we go to commercial.
We are back and Carlito with a rear chin lock. Porter with an elbow but Carlito with a knee and swinging neck breaker. Carlito with a leaping leg drop for a near fall. We see footage from the commercial break when Carlito sent Porter into the ring post. Carlito with a sleeper on Porter and it turns into a rear chin lock. Porter with elbows and punches. Carlitos misses an elbow and Porter hits a fisherman’s suplex and bridge for a near fall. Porter misses the running boot in the corner and then Carlito sends Porter to the floor. Carlito sends Porter into the ring again and he gets a near fall. Carlito with punches to Porter and then Porter with an overhead belly-to-belly throw. Porter with punches and then he drives Carlito to the mat and then hits a clothesline and back elbow. Porter with a facebuster and it is time to go Ballin and Porter hits the elbow drop. Porter waits for Carlito to get up and he tries for the Playmaker but Carlito escapes it and sends Porter into the ropes. Porter holds on to the ropes when Carlito tries for the lungblower but Porter only gets a near fall. Carlito with a knee lift but Porter with a boot to the head when Carlito comes off the ropes. Carlito with a jawbreaker but Carlito misses a drop kick. Porter with the Playmaker for the three count.
Winner: Montel Vontavious Porter
We go to credits.

WWE SUPERSTARS PROMOTING WRESTLEMANIA ON TV

Here are some WWE Superstar TV appearances for this week to promote Sunday’s WrestleMania:

* Chris Jericho will be appearing on Lopez Tonight Tuesday at 11pm EST on TBS.

* John Cena will be on NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night at 12:35am EST.

* MVP will be on CBS Evening News with Katie Couric on Wednesday night at 6:30pm EST. MVP’s recent appointment as National Guard Youth ChalleNGe spokesman and his participation in a Congressional Panel on the program will be featured.

* The Miz will appear on G4’s Attack of the Show this Thursday night at 7pm EST.