INFO ON WWE TOUGH ENOUGH

Are you TOUGH ENOUGH to become the next WWE SUPERSTAR?

WWE and the USA Network are bringing back the hit reality competition show Tough Enough! One competitor will earn a WWE contract and be the next WWE Superstar!!!
Casting Producers are searching the world to find extraordinary men and women with the following qualities:
- CHARISMA
- PERSONALITY
- ATHLETICISM
- AGILITY
- STAMINA
- STRENGTH
- And an INTENSE DESIRE to be the next WWE SUPERSTAR!

If you believe you have what it takes to not only earn the contract, but excel in World Wrestling Entertainment… Apply now. Closely follow the application instructions.

UPDATE ON ROY NELSON

 In his blog yesterday, Hall of Famer Jim Ross noted that the rumors of UFC fighter Roy Nelson joining WWE aren’t unfounded. Ross revealed that a rep of Nelson’s had contacted him about a possible WWE stint in the future. “A rep of Roy Nelson casually contacted me about the hard hitting MMA fighter wanting to get in the WWE at some point,” Ross said. “So the rumors of Nelson wanting to jump from MMA to WWE aren’t totally unfounded.

“However, one has to wonder if this isn’t a case of leveraging or posturing to some degree by the big puncher. Roy Nelson might become a star in pro wrestling if he applied himself to it but so many athletes come into the wrestling biz thinking that it’s easy and takes little effort to be good at it. Nothing could be more wrong. For the record, I have not gotten involved in this matter and likely will not.”

RANDY ORTON INJURED?

Randy Orton was asked by a fan on Twitter how bad was he hurt after Monday’s RAW and the attack from Nexus. Orton replied with the following, likely keeping with the storyline:

“my kneecap was partially displaced after the kick from husky. It should be fine after the swellings down. Can barley bend it.”

SMACKDOWN SPOILERS 11/26

* SmackDown opens with Kane talking about Paul Bearer. Edge still has Bearer and won’t give him back.


* Kofi Kingston beat Jack Swagger to qualify for the King of the Ring. Swagger’s Eagle was still there.


* Alberto Del Rio beat Big Show by countout to qualify for KOTR. Del Rio’s personal ring announcer got involved and punched by Show.


* Edge and Paul Bearer segment backstage.


* Drew McIntyre beat MVP to qualify for KOTR.


* Kelly Kelly beat Michelle McCool. Kelly got a nice local reaction. LayCool beat her up after the match but Beth Phoenix returned to make the save.


* Edge came in the stands with Paul Bearer. Kane came out and ran to get Bearer. WWE filmed two endings to this segment, one where Kane comes out and nobody is there and another where the wheelchair is empty.


* Segment with Rosa Mendes, Hornswoggle, Jack Swagger. Rosa cooked Hornswoggle a Thanksgiving turkey.


* Cody Rhodes beat Rey Mysterio to qualify for KOTR. Alberto Del Rio was on commentary and got involved, attacking Rey. This let Cody get the win. Del Rio attacked Rey again after the match.

NEWS ON EARLY ROYAL RUMBLE PLAN

Preliminary creative plans for 2011 include John Cena facing Wade Barrett at the Royal Rumble as well as Barrett facing The Undertaker at WrestleMania 27.

Based on WWE’s reported plans, it would suggest Barrett wins the WWE Championship at Survivor Series and subsequently loses the belt to Cena at the Royal Rumble, likely setting up Cena vs. Orton for the strap at WrestleMania 27.

Undertaker, however, is in desperate need of shoulder surgery, and there is much concern internally that if he gets it, he won’t be healthy in time for WrestleMania XXVII.

KEVIN NASH COMING BACK?

Following his recent departure from TNA, Kevin Nash posted the following on his Twitter page:

“Vince let me in the Rumble if I win i get taker at mania.If I lose I’ll join the kiss your ass club the next raw…………….DEAL?”

Nash left TNA after both parties failed to agree on terms for a new contract.

LITA RETURNS FOR ONE NIGHT

For now, Lita has not re-signed with WWE and last night’s appearance on RAW was a one-time deal. Lita is a big fan of Pee-Wee Herman was was reportedly contacted over the weekend about appearing.

RAW RESULT 11/1

Tonight’s WWE RAW opens with the WWE Champion. Randy Orton makes his way out to a big pop and kicks off RAW. Orton says there isn’t a man alive that can take the title from him, but, if someone did, he would accept it. Orton says he can’t accept a loss if it comes at the hands of a crooked referee, especially if that crooked referee is John Cena. The crowd boo’s. Orton calls Cena out to the ring.

Cena comes out and tells Orton to cut him some slack. Cena talks about the stipulations where he could be fired or freed from Nexus. Cena says if something happens in the ring at Survivor Series…. Cena says he doesn’t know what he’s going to do – he’s either free or fired. Orton says this is Cena’s bleeding heart way of telling him he is going to get screwed. Orton says Cena might keep his job at Survivor Series but he will be the biggest phony in WWE. Cena goes off about how he doesn’t like being under Wade Barrett and Nexus’ control. Cena says Barrett and Nexus have everyone controlled. Cena says he hates to say this but Barrett may have the skill to win the WWE Title but can’t do it straight up. Cena rips on Barrett. The Nexus music hits and out they come.

Barrett mocks Cena and gives him permission to say whatever he wants. Barrett says actions speak louder than words and they both know that Cena will do exactly what he says. Barrett says Cena will raise his hand as the new WWE Champion at Survivor Series. Cena says it’s all coming to an end at Survivor Series and whatever happens, he won’t go quietly. Cena promises to leave Barrett with a parting gift. Orton speaks up and says he doesn’t have to wait until Survivor Series. Orton calls Barrett scared and pathetic. Orton says he is going to beat on Barrett until he’s unconscious. Orton challenges Barrett to come to the ring by himself. Barrett starts walking when the e-mail alert goes off.

Michael Cole steps to the podium. The GM says everyone wants to know what Cena is going to do and we should find out tonight. Barrett and a partner of his choice vs. Orton and a partner of his choice is announced for later tonight. Cena will be the special guest referee. The RAW music hits and we go to break.

Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater vs. The Hart Dynasty

We’re back and the WWE Tag Team Champions Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater are in the ring waiting. Out next comes The Hart Dynasty, without Natalya, for this non-title match. Slater and Tyson Kidd start things out. Tyson takes Slater to the mat and tags in David Hart Smith. Smith goes to work on Slater and works on his arm.

Smith hits a big suplex on Slater and covers him for a 2 count. Smith with uppercuts. Gabriel tags himself in but Smith doesn’t see it. Gabriel takes down Smith from behind and starts working him over. Slater comes back in for some double teaming. Nexus continues to tag back and forth, stomping on Smith. Slater is back in with more kicks and right hands. Gabriel comes in one more time and applies a headlock. Smith catches Gabriel with a big scoop slam. Kidd is tagged in. He dropkicks Gabriel and knocks him down twice. Kidd with a nice neckbreaker and a 2 count as Slater broke up the pin. Smith throws Slater to the floor and works him over on the outside. Kidd dropkicks Gabriel to the floor. There’s some confusion on the floor. Kidd dives over the ropes and accidentally lands on Smith. Kidd tries to fight off Slater and Gabriel but can’t. Gabriel drops him and hits the 450 for the win.

Winners: Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel

– After the match, Nexus pose with their belts as Smith yells at Kidd from ringside.

– We go backstage where John Cena is. R-Truth comes in and says Cena got buck earlier tonight when he told Barrett what would happen to him after Survivor Series. Truth asks Cena what he’s going to do. Cena shakes his head and walks off. We go to break.

Sheamus vs. Vladimir Kozlov

Back from the break and out comes Sheamus to the ring. Sheamus says Santino Marella got a huge upset last week. Sheamus says Santino didn’t beat him, he beat himself. Sheamus calls Santino out. Santino comes dressed in jeans and a t-shirt. Santino says he respects Sheamus as a human being and says he’s a bit of a fan. Santino says he dressed as Sheamus for Halloween but everyone kept thinking he was a ghost. Santino says he ate too much candy last night and pretends to be sick. Santino says he might throw up in Sheamus’ face if he comes to the ring to wrestle. Santino says he found a replacement and out comes Vladimir Kozlov.

Sheamus and Kozlov lock up and go at it. Eventually Sheamus takes it to the corner and beats Kozlov down. Sheamus with a backbreaker and a 2 count. Sheamus drops knees on Kozlov now. Kozlov drops Sheamus with a big boot and gets a 2 count of his own. The end comes when Sheamus lays Kozlov out with the Brogue Kick for the win.

Winner: Sheamus

– After the match, Santino tries crawling in the ring but Sheamus turns around and stops him. Santino backs out of the ring and Sheamus follows him to the ramp. Santino gives Sheamus some candy and pulls money out of his wallet. Sheamus isn’t interested by any of this. Sheamus continues backing Santino up the ramp. Sheamus shoves Santino on the stage and goes for the Irish Curse. John Morrison comes out for the save. Morrison kicks Sheamus in the head, sending him off the stage. Santino’s music hits and he celebrates with Morrison as Sheamus looks on from the floor.

– We see Randy Orton walking backstage. R-Truth walks up and says he didn’t like what he saw when talking to John Cena. Truth says Cena should have quit when everything first started and he’s not going to now. Truth says Cena’s not going to let himself get fired at Survivor Series. Truth thinks Cena is going to count Barrett victorious at Survivor Series. Orton proposes that Truth be his tag team partner tonight. Orton says something about Cena not having any friends and we go to commercial.

– Back from commercial and Mark Henry is on the phone with someone talking about how it’s not the same since his friend and tag partner Evan Bourne got hurt. The camera pans and we see that Henry is talking to Pee-Wee Herman, who is right beside him. Herman tells a story about getting a splinter. They hang up and Henry says he needs to find a tag partner. Pee-Wee says he would love to be Henry’s partner. Henry says Pee-Wee is his idol and just the man to give him a big hug. Henry bear hugs Pee-Wee. Pee-Wee says how about some Diva Twister. The Divas come in with a Twister game. Pee-Wee spins it and Henry starts playing Twister with the Divas, Melina, Eve Torres and The Bella Twins. Herman addresses the WWE fans and says he’s here to take over RAW tonight with surprises. He calls Lita into the room and it’s the former Women’s Champion. She says that’s right. Pee-Wee tells her to join the Twister game and she knocks her hips into everyone, knocking them down.

– Back from a commercial break and Justin Roberts introduces tonight’s guest star, Pee-Wee Herman. Pee-Wee makes his way down to the ring. Pee-Wee says he is feeling RAW tonight. Pee-Wee plays the old secret word game and it is…. “ring.” Whenever anyone says the secret word tonight, we have to scream very loud. Pee-Wee says “ring” and this comes off lame. Pee-Wee goes on but The Miz and Alex Riley interrupt him.

Miz says Pee-Wee is the lowest point in RAW’s history. Miz says he was always more of a He-Man fan. Pee-Wee tells Miz to marry He-Man then. Miz tells Pee-Wee to get out of his “ring.” That’s the secret word. Wow. Miz calls it stupid and says “ring” again. Miz rips on Pee-Wee and calls him a pathetic excuse for a man. I know what you are but what am I, asks Pee-Wee. Pee-Wee keeps cutting Riley and Miz off when they try to talk. Miz asks Pee-Wee if he’s stupid. Miz asks Herman if he wants to get beat up. More comedy from Herman. Pee-Wee says Miz is starting to make him angry. Pee-Wee says he has his cousin backstage. Miz says he will destroy whoever it is. Big Show’s music hits and out he comes. Show is dressed in a suit like Herman is acting like a fool.

Riley and Miz rush Big Show. Show grabs them both by the neck and shoves them out of the ring. Show and Pee-Wee goof off when the e-mail alert goes off and Cole steps up to the podium. It’s announced Miz will face Big Show. Show dances with Pee-Wee. We go to commercial, finally.

The Miz vs. Big Show

Back from commercial and Big Show and Miz are going at it. Show with big chops in the corner after back and forth action. Miz flees to the floor and talks with Alex Riley. Miz makes it back in the ring and they lock up again. Show tosses Miz across the ring. Show with another huge chop. Show continues to dominate Miz. Miz dodges a clothesline and goes for Show’s leg. Show fights back with a headbutt but Miz keeps kicking at Show’s legs. Show with a big clothesline and scoop slam.

Show drops an elbow and gets a 2 count. Miz starts fighting back and finally takes out Show’s leg, dropping him to one knee. Miz with right hands and elbows to Big Show before applying a headlock. Show stands up with Miz still on his back and falls on top of him. Show with a headbutt in the corner. Show climbs to the second rope and taunts Riley. Show bounces and goes for a splash but Miz moves out of the way. 1 count by Miz as Show pushes him off. Miz stomps on Show and kicks him in the head. Miz comes off the top with a shot to the head. And another. Miz goes up top a third time and finally knocks Show off his feet. 2 count by Miz.

Show starts coming back and launches Miz over his head, down to the mat. Show goes for a big back splash in the corner but Miz moves. Miz runs into Show’s hand around his throat. Riley gets on the apron but Show pushes Miz into him. The briefcase is now in the ring. The referee calls for the bell as Miz decks Show with the briefcase.

Winner by DQ: Big Show

– Miz and Riley stare down Show from the ramp as Show’s music plays.

– Cole leads us into more Stand Up For WWE footage.

– Miz and Riley stare down Show from the ramp as Show’s music plays.

– Cole leads us into more Stand Up For WWE footage.

– We go backstage with John Cena and Wade Barrett. Barrett wants Cena to clean his locker room after raising his hand in victory tonight. After Cena sweeps, mops and everything, Barrett wants him to scrub his back. Barrett walks off. David Otunga walks in and says it won’t be Barrett victorious tonight, it will be him in the match. Otunga says he has more talent than anyone in Nexus, including Cena, and walks off. Back to commercial.

– Back from the break and we get a “Shattered Dreams” productions video which is a promo for Goldust and Aksana’s wedding on tomorrow night’s WWE NXT.

Ted DiBiase vs. Daniel Bryan

We go to the ring and out comes Ted DiBiase with Maryse. Out next comes the WWE United States Champion Daniel Bryan. The bell rings and they lock up. Ted takes it to the corner. Bryan turns it around and unloads with kicks. Ted responds with a big boot to the head and a bunch of stomps in the corner. Ted tosses Bryan into the opposite corner and keeps up the offense. Bryan fights back but Ted keeps control until he runs into a big boot. Ted knocks Bryan off the ropes and down to the floor.

Ted hits a series of rights on top of Bryan and eventually applies a headlock on the mat. Bryan gets to his feet and fights back. Bryan rolls Ted up for a 2 count. Bryan with another roll-up for 2. Bryan counters a move off the ropes and clotheslines DiBiase down. Bryan hits nasty kicks on Ted while he’s on his knees. Ted catches Bryan in a sitdown powerbomb for 2. Ted goes for Dream Street but Bryan counters with the LaBell Lock. Ted taps out to give Bryan the win.

Winner: Daniel Bryan

– After the match, Maryse gets in the ring and questions Ted. He says he can’t concentrate without his Million Dollar Belt. He says they are going to break up the wedding and we go back to a break.

– Back from commercial and out comes Layla and Michelle McCool. They cut their music and say nobody likes them anymore. They apologize to the WWE Universe and call themselves compassionate. They call Natalya special and pick on her for being Canadian. McCool says they’re going to be nice and give Natalya a shot at the belt at Survivor Series, only if she beats McCool tonight.

Natalya vs. Michelle McCool

Out comes Natalya to face Michelle McCool with a Survivor Series title shot on the line. The bell rings and they lock up. Natalya takes McCool down first but they go back and forth. Natalya drops McCool on her back and goes to work. McCool runs into a big elbow in the corner. McCool pulls Natalya from the second rope and drops her on the mat for 2.

– Back from the break and Prize, the doctor, is still talking to Vince, who is in a coma. The doc mentions how his wife Linda comes and sees him still everyday, even though she’s running for office. Prinze mentions how she’s spent $50 million and he wakes up from the coma. Vince has Linda stickers all over him. Vince says as long as things are ok in WWE, then he’s fine. Prinze says as a fan, things aren’t running smooth in WWE. Prinze tells Vince that Taker has been buried, Nexus is alive and Cena is with them, Paul Bearer’s back, Goldust is getting married and RAW is currently being ran by Pee-Wee Herman. All of this shocks Vince. Vince says the next thing he will hear is Daniel Bryan has the US Title. Vince gets up, pulling the equipment off him and says he has to go to the bathroom. Vince tells the doctor to stand back, he’s going to blow… he stops. Vince says if his wife can run for Senate, then he can run to be the President. Vince talks off to the bathroom and has a Richard Blumenthal sign taped to his rear end.

The camera cuts to Stephanie McMahon in bed. She wakes up and all of that was her dream. She talks to her “honey” and it’s Triple H. She asks if dad is still in a coma and Triple H is pretty sure of it, or maybe brain dead. Stephanie turns the light off and that’s it.

– John Cena comes out to the ring in his referee gear as we go to commercial.

Wade Barrett and David Otunga vs. Randy Orton and R-Truth

Back from the break and out comes the team of David Otunga and Wade Barrett. Cena, the referee, waits in the ring. Out next comes R-Truth followed by the WWE Champion Randy Orton to a big pop. Otunga and Orton start things off. They lock up and go to the corner. Otunga with a knee and right hands in the corner. Otunga kicks Orton repeatedly and down he goes. Orton gets back up and clotheslines Otunga. Orton with offense now. Orton runs into an elbow in the corner and Barrett is tagged in. Orton clotheslines Barrett and works on him in the corner.

Orton unloads on Barrett until Cena has to pull him off. Cena and Orton have words which lets Barrett attack from behind. Otunga is tagged in but Orton hits a big powerslam on him. Otunga goes to the floor and Orton follows with an uppercut. Orton goes to throw Otunga into the steps but Otunga reverses and Orton lands hard on the steps. Otunga brings it back in the ring for a 2 count. Barrett is tagged in and he starts stomping on Orton. Barrett works over Orton and applies a headlock. Orton powers out, slams Barrett and tags in Truth as Otunga comes in. Truth unloads on Otunga. Truth does his signature moves and kicks Otunga in the jaw for a 2 count.

Barrett comes in and hits a big sideslam on Truth for a 2 count. Barrett with right hands and a backbreaker. Barrett continues to dominate and goes to the second rope. Barrett misses a big elbow drop as Truth rolls out of the way. Otunga distracts Cena and Cena doesn’t see Orton tag in. Orton comes in but Cena makes him leave and they argue. Nexus double team Truth while his back is turned. Barrett tags in Otunga now. Otunga slams Truth and drops an elbow for a 2 count. Barrett comes back in and continues the offense on Truth. Otunga is tagged in again and get another 2 count. Otunga with a headlock. Truth fights out but they collide in mid-air. Otunga tags in Barrett but Cena doesn’t see it. Barrett and Cena argue. Orton comes in and RKO’s Otunga. Orton attacks Barrett while Truth pins Otunga for the win.

Winners: R-Truth and Randy Orton

– After the match, Cena and Barrett argue at ringside about Cena not seeing the tag. Cena walks up the ramp as Orton poses in the ring with the WWE Title. RAW goes off the air with Barrett looking back and forth between Cena and Orton.

UPDATE ON VAL VENIS RETURNING

Some people are expecting that Val Venis’ character may be some sort of political spoof, although that isn’t confirmed.

In terms of news from WWE internally, many feel that due to injuries, the company felt that a veteran performer was needed to work upcoming European dates.

Incidentally both RAW and SmackDown crews will fly out to Europe after finishing with this week’s tapings.

CREATIVE TEAM PLANNING DIFFERENT FOR CM PUNK

CM Punk isn’t expected to be in ‘wrestling action’ for at least three months due to his hip issue, however WWE creative has been told to come up with non-wrestling storylines to integrate punk into RAW.

Surgery is scheduled for this week and as of writing, Punk is not expected to appear on this week’s TV tapings.

In terms of the injury, the feeling is that Punk could work through it, but WWE management do not want to risk it getting any worse.

UPDATED CARD FOR SURVIVOR SERIES PPV

World Heavyweight Title Match
Edge vs. Kane

WWE Title Match
Wade Barrett vs. Randy Orton
With John Cena as special referee. If Barrett wins, Cena is free from nexus. If he loses, Cena is fired.

WWE Divas Title Match
Natalya vs. Michelle McCool

WWE RELEASING DVD ON NITRO AND GOLDBERG

As noted before, WWE is planning a Best of WCW Nitro DVD set for 2011. WWEDVDNews actually reports that WWE is planning to do a Best of WCW Nitro, Seasons 1 & 2 set with more to be released in the future.

They also note that a Goldberg DVD may be released in time for WrestleMania, which leads to more speculation about a WWE return.

CM PUNK HAVING HIP SURGERY

CM Punk reportedly needs hip surgery. Apparently they have a date scheduled for the operation within the next 7-10 days but it’s not 100% yet that he will have it. There is concern within WWE that he will miss WrestleMania if he has the surgery.

REY MYSTERIO HAVING INNER EAR INJURY

Rey Mysterio was originally set to face Alberto Del Rio at the WWE Fan Appreciation event this past Saturday but Triple H worked the match instead. Mysterio was not there because he has an inner ear injury which is preventing him from taking bumps in the ring.

VAL VENIS RETURNING TONIGHT

Val Venis’ WWE return has been confirmed and he may be returning as soon as tonight’s RAW. Venis was in New York this past weekend at the hotel with other WWE stars for tonight’s show.

WWE RELEASING KOFI KINGSTON DVD

WWE will begin airing a Kofi Kingston pay-per-view special titled “WWE Presents: Kofi Kingston – Boom!” on Saturday, December 4th with a 2 hour runtime. This may be content from the Kofi Kingston DVD set that was originally planned for 2010 but nixed for unknown reasons. Here’s the promotional material:

TRIPLE H STILL RETURNING FROM INJURY

Word is that Triple H has not fully recovered from biceps surgery. His match with Alberto Del Rio at the WWE Fan Appreciation event was described as “safe.” Triple H wrestled in jeans and a t-shirt and has slimmed down.

PROMOTIONAL POSTER OF TABLES, LADDERS & CHAIRS(TLC) PPV

The official promotional poster for WWE’s Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view. This year’s show takes place on Sunday, December 19th from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

MATT HARDY ON RKO

BIG SHOW COMMENTS ON HIS WIN

Big Show won a battle royal at the Fan Appreciation event in Hartford, Connecticut yesterday to earn a WWE Intercontinental Title shot later in the show against Dolph Ziggler. Show lost the match by count out and later wrote the following on Twitter: “Great show in hartford! I had a blast! I haven’t won the ic title have I? HMMM  sounds like a goal in the making!”

TYLER BLACK LOSING

Former Ring of Honor Champion Tyler Black, now known as Seth Rollins, has lost two straight matches in WWE developmental. He lost to Tyler Reks at the FCW show on Thursday night and lost to Richie Steamboat on Friday night. Rollins’ match with Steamboat received rave reviews from those in attendance.

TRIPLE H IS BACK!!!!!

 Triple H made his WWE return at the Fan Appreciation event in Hartford. Alberto Del Rio was in the ring cutting a promo on Rey Mysterio not being there when Triple H came out for a match. Triple H won with a Pedigree and then hit Del Rio’s announcer with one.


He later led the WWE roster to the ring during the World Heavyweight Title match between Kane and John Cena, who made a surprise appearance. Nexus had came to attack Cena before Triple H, Randy Orton and other stars made the save. Triple H ended up hitting a Pedigree on Sheamus.

NEW WWE ACTION FIGURES COMING

Here are some WWE action figure news and notes from Mattel and Ringside Fest this past weekend:


* Figures for Nexus, Michael Cole, Paul Bearer, Alberto Del Rio and Magnum TA are in the works. There are no plans to release figures of any of the McMahons.


* Mattel will never release figures of Owen Hart or Chris Benoit. However, an Eddie Guerrero figure will be released in 2011.


* There are plans to do a WCW line of figures. There are no plans to do an ECW line.


* There are plans to release Rey Mysterio figures with him in most of his superhero outfits.


* Mattel’s current deal with WWE expires in 2015.

Y2J RETURNING SOON

Chris Jericho’s WWE return may be happening sooner than originally planned. The latest is that Jericho may return to action as early as this coming Holiday season.

KING OF THE RING RETURNS

The WWE website announced that the three-hour Monday Night RAW event taking place on November 29, 2010 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania will feature the return of the King of the Ring tournament. 


The synopsis reads: "In a single evening, one man will become a legend as the King of the Ring Tournament returns for the first time in over 2 years live from Philadelphia. On a special 3-Hour Raw Event Superstars from Raw and SmackDown will battle for the honor to be crowned King of all WWE and royally solidify their spot in sports-entertainment history." 

DREW MCINTYRE VS UNDERTAKER HAIR VS STREAK MATCH DREAM MATCH

Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre revealed in an interview with WWE Magazine that his dream opponent is The Undertaker as he would put his cherished hair on the line for a chance to break his undefeated streak at WrestleMania.

“Undertaker and The Streak—a Hair vs. Streak Match. I would absolutely risk my hair for a chance to break ‘Taker’s record,” he replied in response to a question asking who he would put his hair on the line against and what type of match. “Even if I lost, I’d still have main-evented ‘Mania against ‘Taker. Either way it goes, I’m a winner. Maybe a bald winner, but it’d be worth it.”

Earlier in the interview, McIntyre jokingly said he plans on being buried with his hairbrush. 

THE ROCK IS COMING BACK?

According to Mike Aldren, WWE has once again opened up talks with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in regards to making an appearance on WWE TV. Johnson's next movie "Faster" comes out on November 24th so he has something to promote. 

Johnson was scheduled to guest host an episode of RAW earlier this year but was unable to do so because of movie commitments in Mexico.

THE MIZ CHALLENGES ROCK, TALKS ABOUT CENA, TAKER AND MANY MORE

Video Games - E3 2011

KING OF THE RING RETURNS, SLAMMY AWARDS NEWS

In addition to the return of the King of the Ring tournament for the Nov. 29 episode of Monday Night RAW, themes for two other three-hour episodes of the program have been announced.

The November 15th episode of RAW taking place in Hershey, Pennsylvania will feature an “Old School” theme with appearances by WWE Legends.

Advertising for the show is as follows: “WWE throws it back Old School when Monday Night RAW takes place live from Hershey’s Giant Center! See your favorite RAW/SmackDown and WWE Legends Live in Hershey!”

It has also been announced that the December 13th RAW in New Orleans, Louisiana will feature the annual Slammy Awards show. Superstars from both RAW and SmackDown are scheduled to appear.

RANDY ORTON TALKS ABOUT HIS CAREER, WILL NEVER LEAVE WWE

The latest issue of WWE Magazine, which hits newsstands next Tuesday, features a candid interview with Randy Orton. The interview was formatted for the reigning WWE Champion to finish a variety of open-ended statements. Highlights from the interview are as follows:

The difference between a good match and a great match in WWE is always…
How I leave the live audience and how they respond or react. At this past SummerSlam, Sheamus and I had what I consider to be a very good match—the crowd, however, was just kind of down. It was weird. If we contested that same match a month earlier or a week later, even in the same arena, the reaction might’ve been 10 times louder. Even though a match is technically good, if it’s the last one during a three-hour show…well, sometimes the crowd is spent.

The biggest improvement I have made in the ring since my debut is…
That my confidence level has gone up. I’d have to say that that’s one of the most important attributes to have in this business. If you’re not confident in yourself and your abilities, as soon as you walk through the curtain, the fans can sense that right away.

The best part about Twitter is…
It lets fans know who Randy Orton really is. There are a lot of fans out there who think I’m an arrogant jerk, or hard to talk to. It’s humanized me a little more, which may or may not be a good thing.

At WrestleMania XXVII I want to…
Win. Hopefully I’ll still be the champion. I think I’d like to face John Cena. We started in OVW together 10 years ago and came up through the ranks. We have quite the history, of course. I think that the two of us going at it at ‘Mania would be epic. We have so many things in common and, at the same time, there’s so much contrast between us as well.

If I quit WWE tomorrow, on my last day I would…
That’s impossible to answer, on the grounds that I’d never quit under any circumstances.

PAUL BEARER TALKS ABOUT WWE RETURN , TURNING ON TAKER

 The Ottawa Sun recently conducted an interview with Paul Bearer. Here are some highlights:

Returning to WWE: “When they asked me, I immediately said no. I didn’t feel like I could do it after losing my wife. But then I thought about it and it came down to what my wife would want me to do. I’ve found that this has been good therapy to me. My parents don’t live too far away and I’ve got two sons, both married with a daughter. So I’ve got family. But I’m at home alone. Just me and three dachshunds. Losing my wife really took the wind out of my sails. I’m so glad to be back.”

Turning on Undertaker: “When I made the turn on The Undertaker, I expected the worst, I was expecting to have 10,000 e-mails saying: ‘I hate you. I’m going to burn your house down.’ But 9-out-of-10 were positive. They were glad to see me back. We really caught the fans totally off-guard, to turn on The Undertaker as quickly as I did. It was a tough decision whether to wait a month, two months or until Wrestlemania. I’m old school. I like to be surprised at a movie’s ending.”

The new Paul Bearer: “It’s a different Paul Bearer. A new Paul Bearer. I don’t paint my face as white as I used to and my voice is not quite as high pitched.”

MARYSE TALKS ABOUT HER WWE CAREER

The Sun in the UK has a new interview up with WWE Diva Maryse. Here are some highlights

PG Divas: “We do wear revealing outfits but it’s not like wearing a g-string like in the past. I’d never wear that – I don’t think it would be very comfortable. Our outfits are sexy but not provocative to the point where people will say, ‘oh my God, my kids can’t watch this.’”

Her Personal Life: “I’m not married but I’m dating. I have a great boyfriend, he’s not a wrestler.”

The WWE Schedule: “What we do is physical and very hard on the body. I travel 300 days a year which is tough. Sometimes we’re up at 4am for a flight. The show stays brilliant because all the stars compete to keep it interesting.”

Her Role: “I would compare what I do to being a rock star, a movie star and professional wrestling star combined together. I don’t take anything seriously. But Maryse’s ring character is like, ‘you want to look like me, be like me, have everything I have but you can’t.’ I’d like to get my character to point where people really, truly want to fricking kill me. Fans know my hair is my thing – I flip my hair every time I get in the ring – and believe it or not some spit in my hair. They can’t touch to you so they spit on you. They get really into it.”

VICKIE GUERRERO HAPPY ABOUT HER DAUGHTER

Vickie Guerrero wrote the following on Twitter regarding WWE signing her daughter: “I am proud and happy for my daughter getting signed! She has heart and committment. Eddie would be so proud of her!”

CM PUNK HAVING MRI

CM Punk noted on Twitter yesterday, his birthday, that he was getting an MRI done. It was reported earlier this week that Punk may have injured his hip or back at the Bragging Rights pay-per-view.

LOW BUY RATES FOR PPV

 WWE’s updated corporate business numbers has the Night of Champions pay-per-view coming in at 169,000 buys in September. This is a preliminary number and the official number will be reported on the November 4th third quarter earnings report. This preliminary number is down 36.7 percent from 2009′s total number of 267,000 buys for Night of Champions.

With pay-per-view buys for WWE’s third quarter of 2010 – Money in the Bank, SummerSlam and Night of Champions – the average number of buys per show were down to 227,000 buys.

Night of Champions drew approximately 101,400 North American buys and with the $44.95 cost, WWE made around $4.6 million off Night of Champions. In comparison, the 2009 pay-per-view made around $6.1 million domestically with a $39.95 price tag.

POSSIBLE CARD FOR SURVIVOR SERIES PPV

WWE Title Match
Wade Barrett vs. Randy Orton
Special Referee: John Cena. If Barrett wins, Cena is free to leave Nexus. If Barrett loses, Cena is fired.
World Heavyweight Title Match
Edge vs. Kane
We also know there will be at least one traditional Survivor Series team match

SMACKDOWN SPOILER 10/29

Dark Match:
* The Dudebusters beat Vance Archer and Luke Gallows.
SmackDown, Airing Friday:
* The WWE crew comes out to setup for Undertaker’s funeral.
* Kane and Paul Bearer open the show at Undertaker’s grave. Kane says Taker is never come back. Kane wants the fans to thank him for removing Taker’s false hope from their lives. Kane told everyone to bow their heads in a moment of silence for Taker. Alberto Del Rio came out and wants a shot at the World Title. Del Rio attacked Kane and Rey Mysterio came out, sending him to the back. Rey hit 619 on Paul Bearer. Kane threw Rey out but turned around to Edge, who hit him with a spear.
* Del Rio told Teddy Long to make him the #1 contender. Teddy announced Del Rio vs. Edge vs. Rey in a three-way match to determine Kane’s opponent for Survivor Series.
* Daniel Bryan defeated Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler had the match won but the referee went down and didn’t see him get the pin. Vickie Guerrero was dressed like a cougar with a dog collar on. Another good match between these two.
* Matthews tried getting an interview with Paul Bearer but Kane interrupted and ran Josh off.
* Kelly Kelly was backstage when Cody Rhodes came in and wanted her mirror. Big Show came in and challenged Cody to a match. Cody said he’s a tag team wrestler but would face Show if he found a partner. Kelly whispered something to Show.
* Jack Swagger beat Kaval with the ankle lock.
* Teddy Long and Hornswoggle come out to host a Divas Halloween Costume Contest. Alicia Fox is Cleopatra, Rosa Mendes is a leprechaun, Melina is Spider Woman, Kelly Kelly was Little Bo Peep, The Bella Twins were Batman & Robin and LayCool were Beyonce & Lady Gaga. This turns into a match.
* Michelle McCool, Layla, Alicia Fox and Rosa Mendes vs. Kelly Kelly, Melina and The Bella Twins is up next. Kelly pinned Rosa to win it for her team.
* Backstage segment with Edge and Rey Mysterio talking about tonight’s three-way.
* Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre talked about Nexus. Cody referred to their team as The Dashing Ones. Big Show and Kofi Kingston beat Drew and Cody when Show chokeslammed Cody. After the match, Drew left Cody in the ring. Cody called him back and said Drew is in his way. They argued and Cody said their team is finished.
* Edge defeated Alberto Del Rio and Rey Mysterio in the main event to become the new #1 contender to the World Heavyweight Title at Survivor Series. Edge speared Del Rio for the win. After the match, Kane came out for a staredown and held up the World Title to end the show.

UNDERTAKER VS WADE BARRETT AND KANE AT WRESTLEMANIA?

 The latest WrestleMania 27 opponents being discussed for The Undertaker are Wade Barrett and believe it or not, Kane. As seen this weekend, WWE has planted the seeds for a Barrett vs. Taker feud.

Other opponents for Taker that have been discussed over the past month or so are Sheamus and John Cena, although it seems they’re steering away from Sheamus trying to break the streak.

UNDERTAKER OUT FOR MONTHS

As noted before, The Undertaker is being evaluated this week to see if he needs surgery. Taker could be out of action for four months and the feeling is that they need to get the surgery taken care of now so he can be back in time for WrestleMania season

NEW MEMBERS ADDED TO NEXUS

Husky Harris and Michael McGillicutty have officially been inducted into Nexus. The group now consists of Harris, McGillicutty, Wade Barrett, John Cena, David Otunga and the WWE Tag Team Champions Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel.

NEW TAG TEAM CHAMPION CROWNED

Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel are your new WWE Tag Team Champions after winning the belts from John Cena and David Otunga on tonight’s RAW. The storyline was that Wade Barrett didn’t feel like Cena and Otunga could co-exist, so he made Otunga lay down in the ring and get pinned by Slater.

UNDERTAKER FUNERAL SEGMENT ON SMACKDOWN

Announced for this week’s WWE Friday Night SmackDown on SyFy is a funeral segment for The Undertaker, brought to us by the World Heavyweight Champion Kane.

RAW RESULT 10/25

 Tonight’s WWE RAW kicks off with the usual opening RAW video. We’re live from the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin as Michael Cole welcomes us to a sold out RAW.

– We go to the ring where Nexus makes their way out. One-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions John Cena is dragging behind everyone else, taking his time getting to the ring. David Otunga proudly displays his title belt. Wade Barrett stops and stares at Cena, who distances himself from the rest of the group in the ring. The crowd starts chanting for Cena as Barrett prepares to speak.

Barrett tells everyone to simmer down as he would like to introduce the most dominant group in WWE’s history – The Nexus. Barrett introduces Otunga, Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel and points to Cena, telling him to get in line with the group. Barrett introduces Cena next. Cena tells Barrett he can’t see him, right in his face. Barrett says they did the unthinkable last night, talking about the burial of The Undertaker. Barrett says it’s none of our business why they helped Kane. Barrett says they had their own reasons for helping Kane. Barrett says later, he beat Randy Orton. Barrett tells Cena to explain to the fans what happened. Cena says Barrett was about to get beat down by Orton. Cena says he interfered, got Orton disqualified and Barrett won the match. Cena congratulates Barrett.

Barrett says he was about to become the new WWE Champion when Cena interfered and put his hands on him. Barrett talks about Cena handing Orton the WWE Title next and getting laid out by an RKO. Cena explains that Barrett said he would fire him if he didn’t win the match. Barrett won the match, so he’s not fired. The e-mail alert goes off and Cole steps up to the podium. It’s announced that Barrett is entitled a WWE Title shot since he technically won last night but the match needs a special referee. It will be Randy Orton vs. any member of Nexus tonight. The winner gets to choose the special referee. Barrett sizes up Nexus and picks Cena as Orton’s opponent for tonight. Otunga takes the mic and says there is some unfinished business with Cena. Otunga talks about Cena laying him out after they won the belts last night. Otunga says it’s clear Cena was against him last night and Cena needs to pay for what he did.

Barrett says Cena and Otunga can’t co-exist so we’re having a tag title match right now. It will be Cena and Otunga vs. Gabriel and Slater.

WWE Tag Team Title Match: Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel vs. David Otunga and John Cena

The crowd gets quiet at the news as a referee comes out. Cena and Slater start the match off but Barrett interrupts them. Barrett says Nexus doesn’t fight among itself so someone has to do the right thing for the good of Nexus. Someone has to lay down in the middle of the ring. Barrett says that person is David Otunga. Otunga argues with Barrett. Barrett gets in Otunga’s face and orders him to lay down. Otunga continues to argue. Finally, Otunga lays down in the middle of the ring and Slater pins him for the win and the gold.

Winners and New WWE Tag Team Champions: Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel

– After the match, Cena storms off upset. Otunga backs in the corner and he’s also upset. Barrett, Slater and Gabriel celebrate in the ring. Barrett pats Otunga on the back and smiles.

– Cole plugs tonight’s main event of John Cena vs. Randy Orton as we go back to commercial.

Dolph Ziggler vs. Daniel Bryan

Back from commercial and out comes Vickie Guerrero and Kaitlyn. Vickie talks about Bragging Rights and introduces her boyfriend, Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler. Out next is the United States Champion Daniel Bryan. Bryan enters the ring when CM Punk’s music hits and out he comes in street clothes. Punk watches from ringside as the bell rings and they lock up.

Punk joins Lawler and Cole on commentary as Dolph and Bryan go at it in the ring. Punk says he’s here to scout talent and entertain. Bryan with kicks on Dolph in the ring. Bryan applies a surfboard submission on Dolph and turns it into another submission. Bryan with right hands now. Dolph comes back with elbows. Punk says Shawn Michaels didn’t really train Bryan, he just took $3,000 from him. Punk says William Regal did the real training work with Bryan. Meanwhile, Bryan and Dolph go back and forth in the ring.

Bryan causes Dolph to fall out to the floor in front of the announce table. Bryan runs the ropes and dives through them onto Dolph and the floor. We go to commercial as Bryan gets back to his feet.

Back from the break and Bryan takes down Ziggler. More back and forth. Bryan misses a spin kick. Bryan goes for the LaBell Lock but can’t get it on. Bryan hits a hurricanrana from the top but Ziggler turns it into a roll-up for 2. Ziggler goes for the sleeper but Bryan counters. Ziggler with a superkick to the face for another 2 count. Ziggler goes for the Zig Zag but misses it. Bryan rolls him up but Ziggler counters with another 2 count.

They trade right hands from the mat, going up to their feet. Ziggler throws Bryan over his head for another 2 count. Ziggler gets on Bryan’s back and goes for the sleeper again. Bryan fights it off hard. Bryan applies the LaBell Lock but Vickie Guerrero pulls his foot under the ropes. The referee doesn’t see this and Ziggler taps out.

Winner: Daniel Bryan

– After the match, Vickie throws a fit at ringside as Bryan celebrates in the ring. Vickie and Dolph argue with the referee but it does no good. Punk stands up at ringside and applauds Bryan. Bryan turns his attention to Punk. Dolph looks to attack from behind but Bryan turns around, sending Vickie and Dolph up the ramp.

- Cole and Lawler plug tonight’s main event again as we go to commercial.

- Back from commercial and we have some of the Green Bay Packers with their kids sitting in the crowd. We go to a video for the annual WrestleMania Reading Challenge.

– We go backstage with Toby Keith and The Bella Twins. He gives them one of his CD’s and they give him a replica WWE Title belt. Santino Marella walks in, dressed like a cowboy. Santino breaks out in song about Divas he has had relationships with. Sheamus walks in and The Bellas leave. Sheamus calls Santino a disgrace. Sheamus says Santino embarrassed his team at Bragging Rights. Sheamus challenges Santino to a match for tonight. Santino accepts and calls it a showdown. Sheamus gets in Santino’s face and says he better show up. Sheamus walks off. Santino asks Toby if he thinks Sheamus was for real.

– We go backstage with Wade Barrett. John Cena walks in and says what happened earlier tonight was bush league. Barrett says Cena is only employed because he lets him. Barrett says Cena has to do whatever he says. Cena says he loves WWE but he can’t do this anymore. Cena says whether he quits or gets fired, it’s the same thing. Cena looks to be quitting. Barrett stops him and says he might have a solution. If Cena beats Orton tonight, Barrett will make him an offer he can’t refuse, one that will benefit both of them. Cena walks off and we go to commercial.

Michelle McCool and Layla vs. Gail Kim and Melina

Back from the break and we get a replay of LayCool impersonating Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart last week on SmackDown. We go to the ring where the Divas already are waiting. Melina and Layla start the match off and go at it. Melina takes control and slams Layla’s head into the mat, getting a 2 count. Layla knocks Gail off the apron and kicks Melina in the head. Melina and Layla collide in mid-air.

McCool gets the quick tag as Melina is rolling up Layla. McCool kicks Melina in the head and pins her for the win.

Winners: Michelle McCool and Layla

– Michael Cole tells us that next Tuesday is an important day to vote in our country. Lawler reminds people who haven’t registered to vote that they don’t have much time left to do so. Lawler takes a shot and says be sure not to wear any WWE shirts to the polls. We see The Miz and Alex Riley headed to the ring as we go back to commercial.

– Back from the break and out comes The Miz and Alex Riley. Miz says he has accomplished more in his career than anyone in the arena can dream of achieving in their entire life. Miz says no matter how superior he is, he’s not a miracle worker. Miz says he overcame hardship at Bragging Rights and lasted longer than any RAW Superstar but they still lost to SmackDown. Miz continues to put himself over.

Miz says he’s the poster boy for the new SmackDown vs. RAW 2011 and shows the cover on the big screen. Miz isn’t the centerpiece star but he’s on there. Miz says if THQ really wants to make money, they should do a cover like this and shows another that has three images of himself on it. He says Team RAW should have been made up of seven Miz’s. Miz blames his team, SmackDown and Rey Mysterio for the loss. Miz challenges Rey Mysterio to come to RAW next week. Miz says people watch RAW to see him because he’s The Miz and the only person on the RAW roster that say he’s awesome. Eve Torres’ music hits and out she comes to the ring.

Eve enters the ring and Miz says he knows she’s here to apologize on behalf of all the Divas. Miz rips on the way her hair looks and her taste in men. Eve says she isn’t apologizing for anything. Eve says Miz needs to worry about how everyone knows he’s nothing but a brainless, flash in the pan, uninspired, frog-faced loser. She threw in a bunch of other names before coming to frog-faced loser. Miz asks the fans if they think he’s a frog-faced loser and they do. Miz insults the Green Bay Packers and calls everyone losers as well. Eve interrupts Miz and says he’s the furthest thing from awesome we’ve seen and calls him ugly. Alex Riley interrupts and tells her to hush.

Riley rips into Eve and says he doesn’t speak Gucci or anything but the Team RAW guys aren’t here tonight because they’re tip-toeing to unemployment. Riley tells Eve to go back in the locker room and see if anyone wants a piece of The Miz. Eve goes to leave the ring when R-Truth’s music hits and out he comes. Truth raps his way to the ring and asks the crowd what’s up. Truth says he wants a piece of Miz and calls him Kermit. Truth says Eve told the truth and we all know the truth hurts. Truth says he doesn’t have a problem showing Miz that the truth hurts. The e-mail alert goes off and Cole steps up to the podium. “Ding ding ding” is all Cole says and we have a match.

R-Truth vs. The Miz

The bell rings and Miz goes for a clothesline but misses. Truth unloads and hits a big hip toss. Truth clotheslines Miz out to the floor. Riley runs over to check on Miz as Cole stands up to cheer him on. We go to commercial.

Back from commercial and Miz has Truth in a headlock. Miz continues with the offense and gets a 2 count. Miz with a knee to the back now. Truth finally fights out, slams Miz and gets a 2 count. Miz with a kick to the head and he takes it to the corner with right hands. Miz goes for the big clothesline in the corner and hits it.

Miz with another 2 count. Miz takes Truth to the top turnbuckle and goes for a superplex. Truth blocks it and fights Miz off, knocking him to the mat. Truth with a boot to the head. Truth leaps to the mat but misses. Truth with big right hands. Miz comes back with a kick to the gut. Truth with two clotheslines and a spin kick. Truth drops Miz on his face for a 2 count. They go back and forth. Truth hits a jawbreaker for another 2 count. Miz ends up on the apron. Truth knocks him off face first into the announce table. Truth brings Miz back in the ring but Riley attacks from behind, sending him into the apron. Eve comes over and slaps Riley down. Truth gets back on the apron and Miz brings him in the ring. Truth runs the ropes and kicks Riley into the barrier. Truth drops Miz for another 2 count. Truth misses the scissor kick and Miz counters with the Skull Crushing Finale for the win.

Winner: The Miz

– We get more hype for tonight’s Cena vs. Orton main event as we go back to commercial and a plug for the new SmackDown DVD.

- Back from commercial and Justin Roberts introduces tonight’s guest star, country music star Toby Keith. He comes out with The Bella Twins. Toby puts over Green Bay and the Packers. Toby says they’re going to do it Green Bay style tonight and introduces the next match. He says it has a lot of importance to him. Toby introduces Sheamus.

Sheamus vs. Santino Marella

Sheamus makes his way out to the ring. Toby introduces Santino Marella next and calls him his friend. Out comes Santino. The bell rings and they go at it. Sheamus dominates to start. Sheamus clotheslines Santino and starts dropping knees. Santino stands up and Sheamus goes for the big kick but Santino falls. Sheamus assaults Santino some more. John Morrison runs down and tells the referee Santino isn’t ok. Santino stands up but falls down again. Sheamus takes it to the corner as Morrison pleads with him to stop. Sheamus goes for the big kick in the corner but Santino falls, causing Sheamus to get hung up on the ropes. Santino falls on top of Sheamus and pins him for the win.

Winner: Santino Marella

– After the match, Santino and Morrison head up the ramp as Sheamus yells from the ring. Santino sells the beatdown while celebrating like only he can. We go to commercial with Sheamus still yelling.

– Back from commercial and Cole leads us into a “Stand Up for WWE” video package. It starts out with various WWE stars talking about where they’re from and looking up to wrestling as kids.

– Back from commercial and Cole leads us into a “Stand Up for WWE” video package. It starts out with various WWE stars talking about where they’re from and looking up to wrestling as kids. Cole and Lawler put over their experience with WWE and ask everyone to join them in standing up for WWE.

– We go backstage with Wade Barrett, Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater with their new tag belts. David Otunga walks in and needs to speak with Wade alone. The tag champs walk off. Otunga asks Barrett why he made him do what he did earlier. Otunga says Barrett couldn’t get the job done last night so he’s trying to put the embarrassment on Otunga. Otunga says Barrett doesn’t want to go down that road. Otunga says he might tell the world why they really attacked Undertaker last night. Barrett calls in Michael McGillicutty and Husky Harris in. They’re wearing Nexus shirts and Barrett says they have officially been inducted into the group. Barrett tells Otunga he’s either Nexus or against us and he needs to make that choice right now. Husky and McGillicutty stare Otunga down and he tells them he’s Nexus. Barrett tells Otunga to keep up the excellent work and he walks off.

– We see John Cena and Randy Orton headed to the ring as we go to commercial.

John Cena vs. Randy Orton

Back from commercial and out comes John Cena for tonight’s main event. Wade Barrett is right behind him. The winner of the match will get to choose the special referee for the WWE Title match at Survivor Series. Out next comes the WWE Champion Randy Orton to a big pop. The bell rings they stall some before locking up. They lock up and Cena applies a headlock. They run the ropes and Orton knocks Cena down with a shoulder.

They go to lock up again but Cena grabs Orton from behind. They tangle and Cena applies another headlock. Cena with a shoulder takedown. They lock up again and go to the corner. Cena runs the ropes and tries for a bulldog. Orton takes control now with kicks and knee drops on Cena. Orton with right hands and more kicks, keeping Cena on the mat. Cena fights back with rights. Cena goes for a flying shoulder but Orton ducks and Cena flies out of the ring. Barrett comes up from behind on Orton on the floor but Orton drops him with a right hand. Cena rolls in the ring as Orton stares at Barrett on the floor. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and Cena powers out of a hold by Orton. Cena goes for the Attitude Adjustment but Orton blocks it and drops him. Orton with a 2 count. Orton keeps control of the match. Orton runs into Cena’s boot int he corner. Cena hits two shoulders and the big slam on Orton. Orton hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle after taunting Barrett at ringside. Cena goes for the AA again but Orton slides out. Orton misses an RKO. Cena locks on the STF but Orton rolls out. Orton with two clotheslines and a big scoop slam.

Cena ends up on the apron. Orton goes for the second rope DDT but Cena counters and backdrops him onto the floor. Barrett comes over to attack Orton but Cena runs out and shoves Barrett hard onto the floor. Barrett walks off and Orton gets thrown hard into the barrier. Cena brings Orton back in the ring and goes to the top rope. Cena hits the leg drop from up high but only gets a 2 count. Cena goes for the AA again but Orton grabs the ropes and slides out. Orton drops to the floor and brings Cena’s neck down over the ropes. Orton comes in but Cena locks on the STF.

Barrett pulls the rope back so Orton can’t reach it while the referee isn’t looking. Cena sees this and breaks the hold to go outside and argue with Barrett. Cena comes in the ring and Orton catches him with a dropkick. Orton goes for the second rope DDT again and hits it this time. Orton drops to the mat and gets ready. Cena stands up and Orton goes for the RKO but Cena counters. Cena goes for the AA and hits it. Cena only gets a 2 count. Orton gets up finally and hits Cena with an RKO. Cena rolls out of the ring so Orton can’t get the pin. Cena is laid out on the floor. Orton comes out after him and picks him up, bringing him in the ring. Orton goes for a punt kick but Barrett pulls Cena out of the ring. Barrett hits Cena, causing the DQ.

Winner by DQ: John Cena

- After the match, Orton gets pissed and attacks Barrett at ringside. Orton pulls Barrett in the ring and continues the assault. All of Nexus rush the ring and beat Orton down. Cena recovers and starts attacking Nexus. Barrett takes the mic and orders Nexus out of the ring. Nexus, minus John Cena, stand at ringside and face Cena and Orton, who are in the ring. Barrett decides that Cena will be the special referee for the Survivor Series match. Barrett says if he doesn’t win the belt, Cena will be fired. If he does win, Cena will be free to leave Nexus. Cena hears this news and is shocked. RAW goes off the air.