SHEAMUS TALKS ON BEING CHAMPION, RANDY ORTON AND MIZ, HIS FUTURE

WWE Champion Sheamus did an interview with Go386 hyping the WWE’s event in Daytona Beach this weekend. Here are some excerpts from the interview…


On Going to the Beach: We stay as far away from each other as possible. I like Daytona for the bikes, the Harleys.


On Being the First Irish-born WWE Champion: It means everything to me. I gave up a lot and sacrificed a lot to come to the U.S. to follow my dream. I was pretty serious as to what I wanted to do. You have to make your own opportunities. I was a little bit surprised at my quick success, but I knew if I got the opportunity I would take it. It’s a great honor. It’s opened up a lot of peoples’ eyes to the product and it has created a big following back home. It’s a dream come true.


Who’s the bigger threat, Randy Orton or The Miz? Once you become WWE champion, there’s a target on your back. Everyone wants the title. Orton is an extreme threat to me. He’s been champion multiple times. I’m better than anyone. I’m the best in the world. There’s a payback for The Miz coming. Maybe I’ll teach him a lesson in Daytona and put his (guaranteed title shot) suitcase away for good.


On His Future: The future is bright. It’s laced with gold. I want to make sure I’m the longest reigning WWE champion. With the truce with Nexus and Cena occupied, there’s no one to take me out. I’m here for the long term.

SNYPOSIS AND COVER FOR JERICHO'S DVD

The first official DVD cover and synopsis for WWE’s new three-disc DVD set on Chris Jericho, which comes out on September 28th. The DVD is titled “Breaking The Code: Behind The Walls Of Chris Jericho.”

The WWE fans love to hate Chris Jericho. Throughout his remarkable career he has provided sports entertainment fans with amazing matches and astounding moments whether he was in Smokey Mountain Wrestling, ECW, WCW, and WWE. He’s also left his mark on the entertainment industry outside the ring, from his band Fozzy, writing a NY Times bestselling autobiography, through his appearances on VH-1′s “I Love…” shows and his role in the hit film “Magruber”. But his most famous moments are in sports entertainment, where Jericho has won multiple championships, including the WWE, World Heavyweight, a record number of Intercontinental titles, and the night when he defeated both the Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin to become the first ever WWE Unified Champion. But Chris Jericho has never had his remarkable career highlighted in a DVD set until now. This 3-disc release will include a never-before-seen documentary on the life and times of Jericho featuring new candid interviews with Jericho and his rivals, as well as more than a dozen of his greatest matches.

DOPLH WON THE TITLE, NEW SUMMERSLAM MATCH, KANE REVEALED AS THE ATTACKER

* Dolph Ziggler defeated Kofi Kingston, with help from Vickie Guerrero, to become the new WWE Intercontinental Champion.


* Big Show vs. CM Punk, Luke Gallows and Joey Mercury in a handicap match has been confirmed for SummerSlam. We posted yesterday that the match had been discussed and officials have decided to run with it.

*Also we saw Kane revealing that he attacked The Undertaker, May be split personality will be happened

SMACKDOWN SPOILER 8/3

* The show opens with Rey Mysterio. Rey says he did not take out The Undertaker. Drew McIntyre comes out and says he’s going to take out Mysterio just like he did to Christian last week. Rey accepts Drew’s challenge for the main event.

* Cody Rhodes defeated Matt Hardy.

* A backstage segment with Layla, Michelle McCool and Teddy Long. Teddy demands they give up one of the belts and Michelle does. LayCool argues and break the other belt.

* Dolph Ziggler defeated Kofi Kingston to become the new WWE Intercontinental Champion. Ziggler got help from Vickie Guerrero in the match. Kofi attacks 

Dolph after the match and beats him up bad.

* CM Punk, Serena, Joey Mercury and Luke Gallows come out. Punk shows footage of them beating up Big Show last week and brags about it. Punk cuts a promo on his fellow SES members.

* Punk, Gallows and Mercury defeat the team of MVP, JTG and Chris Masters. Good match here with Gallows getting the win for his team.

* Teddy Long and Jack Swagger had a backstage segment. Swagger blamed all his troubles with Kane on Teddy. I think this may have been a segment for arena viewers only since they referenced the dark main event.

* Rey Mysterio defeated Drew McIntyre in the main event with a rollup. This was the best match for SmackDown of the night.

* After the match Kane comes down and there’s a casket. Rey escapes from Kane and says he didn’t take out Undertaker and reveals that Kane was the attacker. SmackDown ends with Kane staring up to the sky for a long time, crying or laughing to himself.

SHAWN MICHAELS ENJOYING RETIRED LIFE, HUNTING PICTURES

Shawn Michaels Hunting

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Shawn Michaels With Wife

WWE PPV DATES 2011

WWE released their 2011 pay-per-view schedule, which will be as follows:


01/30/11 – Royal Rumble
02/27/11 – Elimination Chamber
04/03/11 – Wrestlemania 27
05/01/11 – Extreme Rules
05/22/11 – Over the Limit
06/19/11 – Fatal 4 Way
07/17/11 – Money in the Bank
08/14/11 – Summerslam


Based on the schedule, it looks like the Over the Limit, Fatal 4 Way, and Money in the Bank PPVs are here to stay.

RAW AS ON AUG 2

Opening video and pyro went off. The main event was advertised as Randy Orton vs The Miz.


Edge came out to open the show. After saying he doesn’t trust his Raw team. Edge challenged Wade Barrett to a match. R-Truth came out and told Edge he needs to stop thinking about himself and get with the team. Edge threatened Truth with a spear.


The anonymous general manager chimed in. Cole stated the general manager wanted R-Truth to exit the ring for the next match, which was Edge vs. Barrett, Truth told Edge, “Good luck, you are on your own.”


1. Edge fought Wade Barrett to a no-contest when Nexus interfered. Barrett nearly took the spear, but he got out of the ring and called for his Nexus teammates. Edge escaped through the crowd and ran right by correspondent Edward. Edge stared down Nexus from the crowd.


2. Alicia Fox, Jillian Hall, and Tamnia defeated Natalya, Eve Torres, and Gail Kim. Fox pinned Natalya to win the match. Fox got on the mic and said she’s the best Divas Champion ever. Melina’s theme hit and she ran out and beat up Fox. Melina did the splits and then posed for the live crowd.


Backstage, Cena found Edge and said they have to fight together in order to win at SummerSlam. Edge said Cena would have to win without him because he quit the team.


Jericho came to Cena and said Cena is the one who really needs to quit. He challenged Cena to a match for later in the show. The loser of the match leaves the SummerSlam team. Cena said no at first, but Jericho convinced him.


John Morrison and Great Khali were shown talking backstage. Morrison left and the Nexus arrived. They said they didn’t attack Khali last week because they respect him and want him to join them. It was announced that Khali would face Ted DiBiase Jr. later in the show.


3. Sheamus pinned Goldust. Sheamus said what a difference a year makes. He said he became champion in one year and didn’t need a briefcase, nor did he take as long as Orton did to win his first title. He said Orton couldn’t beat Triple H, whereas he ended Hunter’s career.


4. John Cena defeated Chris Jericho in a loser leaves Team Raw match. Cena won the match with the STF. The live crowd was really into this match. Afterward, Cena told Jericho he didn’t want him to leave the team. He said Jericho is still the best at what he does, and said they could taken on Nexus together. Jericho shook his head no and walked out on Cena, so it looks like he’s off the team.


Backstage, Edge and Chris Jericho agreed that Cena needed them, but they don’t need him. The Raw general manager chimed in and announced that next week, Edge and Jericho will face Cena and Bret Hart. The Nexus members will serve as lumberjacks for the match.


Justin Roberts interviewed Randy Orton, who responded to Sheamus’s promo by saying he gave Triple H a six-week vacation by kicking him in the skull. Orton invited Sheamus to ringside to watch his match against Miz. He said the good news for Sheamus is that he will beat Miz so bad that he won’t be able to cash in his MITB contract. He said the bad news is that it will be Sheamus’s turn for the beating in two weeks.


5. The Great Khali defeated Ted DiBiase. Wade Barrett and Skip Sheffield came to ringside and distracted DiBiase by grabbing his Million Dollar Title belt, which led to Khali getting the win.


6. Randy Orton defeated The Miz. Sheamus watched the match from the stage. Randy pinned Miz after hitting the RKO. Sheamus rushed the ring, but Randy saw it coming and struck the Viper Pose, which stopped Sheamus dead in his tracks. This may end up being the point where the television show will go off the air.


Cena came out while Sheamus, Miz, and Orton were still at ringside. Nexus came out and told Sheamus to leave because they have a truce. Mark Henry came out with the Raw crew to fight off Nexus. The Raw crew successfully chased off the majority of Nexus and then roughed up Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater. The Raw crew stood tall as Cena’s music played to end the show.

SMACKDOWN SPOILER 7/30

The crew is setting up for Smackdown by placing a black carpet in the ring with a casket. Does this mean Undertaker is returning tonight?


Kane sat in the middle of the ring with the casket. A video recapped last week’s show and Rey Mysterio becoming No. 1 contender. He said he sits by Undertaker everyday waiting for him to awake. He said he moved and opened his eyes for the first time yesterday. Kane said Undertaker also spoke. He said Taker could only say two words, which were the name of the person who attacked him.


Kane said anger went through his body when he heard the name. He said he couldn’t believe that Rey Mysterio was the person who attacked his brother. He said Rey’s name hangs in the air like a demon. He asked why Mysterio would do it.


Kane said beating Mysterio at SummerSlam won’t be enough. He said Kane must pay for his sins and experience what Undertaker endured. He said he will stuff Kane inside the casket. The lights went out and Kane was still in the ring with the casket to close the segment…


It was announced that Mysterio would face Jack Swagger in a No DQ match…


1. Christian defeated Drew McIntyre. McIntyre set up Christian for his finisher and had the arms hooked for the DDT, but Christian countered with a small package out of nowhere for the win.


Layla will defend the WWE Women’s Championship against Tiffany later tonight…


Cody Rhodes delivered grooming tips. He was wearing an avocado face mask. He said he was bringing us one step closer to being dashing…


An Alberto Del Rio vignette aired…


Backstage, C.M. Punk asked the rest of the SES which one was going to let him down. He smelled Serena’s breath and told her thanks for showing up sober. He complained about Joey Mercury losing his mask. He said none of them would be anything without him. He pleaded with them to actually do something and said they should pack their bags if they don’t. Awesome heel promo from Punk…


2. Big Show beat Luke Gallows by DQ. There was a funny spot where Show called for the ring announcer to put the mic next to Luke’s chest before he chopped it. This was probably during the commercial break. In the end, the rest of SES jumped Show for the DQ. They continued to attack Show and did a spot with the ring steps that left Show lying. Punk removed his sling to show that his arm is fine.


3. Kofi Kingston beat Dolph Ziggler (w/Vickie Guerrero) by DQ. Vickie slapped Ziggler. Kofi flipped and was disqualified. Referees had to come out to restrain Kofi, who wouldn’t stop attacking Ziggler…


Jack Swagger was interviewed backstage and said he wasn’t in the mood for stupid questions. He said he’s going to beat up Rey, break his arms, and throw him in the Gulf of Mexico…


Vickie Guerrero came out and announced that Michelle McCool would replace Layla in the match against Tiffany. Vickie had more heat than I’ve ever heard in my life. The match is still for the WWE Women’s Championship.


4. Michelle McCool (w/Layla) defeated Tiffany (w/Kelly Kelly) to retain the WWE Women’s Championship. Layla interfered in the match, which set up McCool getting the win.


Afterward, Teddy Long came out and said there only needs to be one women’s champion. He said they can decide for themselves or he will make the decision next week. McCool and Layla argued over the title belts…


5. Rey Mysterio fought Jack Swagger to a no-contest in a No DQ match. They battled outside the building. Rey hit a huracanrana that caused Swagger to fall into the water. Rey turned around and Kane grabbed him by the throat and chokeslammed him into the water to end Smackdown.

NXT AS ON JULY 27

We are live from Corpus Christi, Texas and your announcers are Josh ‘I get to talk to real people, not a computer’ Mathews and Michael ‘Who is the NXT general manager’ Cole.


The pros are on the stage and it is time to go to Matt Striker, who is in the ring. The rookies come to the ring. Matt mentions that one of the seven men in the ring will be gone at the end of the night. Matt reminds everyone that the poll is a combination of the WWE Universe and the NXT Pros.


Matt says that most of them will be able to prove themselves physically, but now it is time to prove themselves verbally. They will have a minute to talk about anything other than why they shouldn’t be eliminated.


Lucky Cannon goes first and his topic is friends. He says that he didn’t have a lot of friends growing up. When he did well in school and sports, nobody seemed to care. When he was hurt and down, nobody really cared about him. Now that he is this close to making it into the WWE, people seem to care. He says that he lost a childhood friend. Thanks to nobody, he has become a somebody.


Eli Cottonwood is next and his topic is eyes. He says that there is something that I can do that nobody else in the ring can do. There is something I can do that nobody in the arena can do. There is something that I can do that nobody else in the WWE Universe can do. He can look in the eyes of the giant. He can also look in the eyes of the Dead Man . . . The Undertaker.


Husky Harris is next and his topic is husky. He says that he sees a bunch of big bodies, abs, and tans. They look like Tarzan and they fight like Jane. Husky says that if you want to know about him, you can ask MVP. He says that he is like a tank with a Ferrari engine.


Kaval’s topic is dreams. He asks if anyone had a dream that it hurt. He says that he had a dream in Brooklyn to fight on the greatest stage. There were people who told him that he didn’t have what it took. He says that he fought for a decade as Low Ki and he says that it wasn’t about the size of the fighter, but the size of the fight.


Michael McGillicutty is not going to give his topic. Michael mentions that he won the challenge last week so he is the man to beat. He talks about the video package where the pros commented on his progress. He says that it was good except for one man. Michael asks Miz if he called him mediocre. Miz says that he did and he meant it. Michael wants to show Miz that he is mediocre and that Michael is the one who is awesome.


Miz tells McGillicutty to talk to him when he gets a Raw or Smackdown contract.


Alex Riley’s subject is Starbucks. Alex says that if it was up to the pros or anyone with an education, he would have won by a country mile. Since it is being decided by the democracy of dorks, he is competing with a man trying out for the voice of God or as a poor man’s Eddie Murphy. Alex says that he is the sun of the NXT galaxy. He says that everything revolves around him and there are no stars around, just a bunch of Star . . . bucks.


Percy Watson’s topic is having a good time. Percy says that people tell him that he always talks about having a good time. Percy says that life is hard and you have to work hard to get where you are in life. He says that his motto is work hard, but play harder. He says that life is short so you need to shake and groove.


It is time for a video package on Percy Watson. MVP says that Percy has a lot of showmanship. Henry says that he wants to see what is next from Percy. They talk about the connection he has with the crowd. Miz mentions that Percy has no lenses in his glasses so why is he wearing them. Cody says that under the surface is a solid athlete. Zack doesn’t get him. Miz says that you need to be serious in the ring. Porter says that if he shows the dedication, he will teach Percy. Cody says that Percy has more going for him than glasses and a goofy smile.


Match Number One: Percy Watson with Montel Vontavious Porter versus Zack Ryder


Ryder wants Porter off the apron and Ryder with a knee and forearm followed by a side head lock. Ryder with a shoulder tackle but Watson with a back elbow. Ryder with a double leg take down and punches to Watson. Ryder sends Watson into the turnbuckles and kicks him. Ryder with a running face wash to the head for a near fall. Ryder with a knee drop and he gets a near fall as Porter gives Watson some more advice. Ryder with a reverse chin lock. Watson with elbows and punches but Ryder sends Watson into the turnbuckles and he tries for another facewash but Watson moves. Watson with a drop kick or two. Watson with a flying clothesline and Ryder goes to the apron. Ryder drops Watson on the top rope and then he tries for the Rough Rider but Watson hits the floatover DDT and then he hits the twisting Oh Yeah splash for the three count.


Winner: Percy Watson


John Morrison gives some advice to Eli and Morrison says that Eli is doing great. He wants Eli to watch a video tape from last week’s obstacle course. We see the problems that Eli had with the course. John starts to laugh and Eli says that he isn’t an acrobat. Morrison says that people are calling him Eli Rottonwood. Morrison says that Eli has an opportunity against Michael McGillicutty. Eli has one word for Michael. Morrison asks if it is intensity and Eli says that it is mustache.


We go to commercial.


We are back and Michael and Josh talk about the elimination that will take place. However, there is one rookie who has immunity. In case you missed last week’s obstacle course challenge, we have a recap. The challenge was won by Michael McGillicutty and he has immunity.


Match Number Two: Michael McGillicutty with Kofi Kingston versus Eli Cottonwood with John Morrison


Cottonwood sends Michael into the corner but Michael with punches and forearms. Cottonwood with a shoulder tackle. Cottonwood sends Michael into the turnbuckles and then connects with elbows and a forearm. Cottonwood with a an Irish whip and a side slam for a near fall. Eli chokes Michael in the ropes and the referee warns him. Eli stands on Michael’s foot. Eli with a short arm clothesline and he gets a near fall. Eli with a neck vise on Michael but Michael with punches and he sends Michael to the mat. Eli with a leg drop and slam and he gets a near fall. Eli with an arm bar on Michael and Michael with punches followed by a running clothesline but Eli stays on his feet. Eli with a reverse atomic drop but he misses a big boot in the ropes and Michael with kicks to the leg and then he hits a single leg DDT. Michael with a drop kick to Eli and then he hits a swinging neck breaker for the three count.


Winner: Michael McGillicutty


It is time to go to the back where Ashley Valence mentions that we will have the next NXT poll later tonight. The pros comment on Kaval. Miz says that he is very good in the ring. Mark Henry says that he is probably the most polished in the ring. Kofi says that he has a quiet confidence about him. They also talk about his kicks. Cody and Mark talk about Kaval’s pros. Layla and Michelle . Miz says that Kaval needs to be bigger than life. Morrison says that Kaval takes himself too seriously. Michelle and Layla talk about turning the frown upside down. MVP says that Kaval has made an impact. Cody says that in a fair world, Kaval would be the next breakout star. Michelle and Kaval say that they love Kaval.


Michelle and Layla want to know why he isn’t smiling. Husky bumps into Kaval and Kaval asks Husky if he has a problem. Husky says that he didn’t see Kaval standing there. He says that Kaval is not noticeable. Michelle and Layla mention that Kaval was number one. Husky wants to know if Kaval is going to let his girlfriends do all of the talking. Kaval says that he lets his talking take place in the ring. Husky says that if Kaval brings that intensity to the ring, he will have fun in the ring. Kaval says that they are going to have a lot of fun in the ring.


We go to commercial.


Match Number Three: Kaval with Layla and Michelle McCool versus Husky Harris with Dashing Cody Rhodes


Kaval with a kick as he avoids Husky. Husky throws Kaval into the corner and he punches Kaval. Husky with a hip toss but Kaval rolls through. Kaval with a kick and a heel kick for a near fall. Kaval with a kick to the chest and then to the leg. Husky with a head butt. Kaval with a kick but Husky hits a short arm clothesline. Husky with a waist lock to Kaval but Kaval with elbows and a kick followed by a European uppercut. Husky with an Irish whip but he misses a charge into the corner. Kaval with a leg sweep followed by a kick to the back of the head. Kaval with an Irish whip but Husky with a clothesline out of the corner for a near fall. Harris with an Irish whip and he sends Kaval to the apron and then Michelle and Layla go to the floor. Harris sends Kaval into the ring post and then Harris hits an inverted suplex on Kaval. Harris with the Fat Boy Senton for the three count.


Winner: Husky Harris


After the match, Matt Striker comes out and he wants the pros to tabulate their votes so we can find out which rookie gets to take the walk of shame (until they form a group of their own after the end of Season Two?).


We go to commercial.


We are back and more people watched NXT than a lot of other networks’ shows.


We see the Raw Rebound featuring on the split among the CenArmy (or is it JeriChORPS)


Time to run through the card for SummerSlam.


We go to commercial and it is nail biting time for all of the rookies except Michael McGillicutty.


We are back and it is time for the moment that you have been waiting for. Who joins Titus O’Neil in NXT Limbo?


The rookies are at ringside.


Matt says that only one can win NXT and earn a title match on pay per view. Matt also tells us that the rookie at the bottom of the poll will be eliminated, that is unless Michael McGillicutty finishes in seventh.


The new poll is ready.


In first place is Michael McGillicutty. He is followed by Kaval in second place. Third place is Alex Riley.


Fourth place is Percy Watson. Fifth place goes to Lucky Cannon.


That means that Husky Harris or Eli Cottonwood will be eliminated.


The man in sixth place is Husky Harris so Eli Cottonwood is eliminated.


Matt asks Eli if he has anything to say before he takes the walk of shame and turns in his knives. Eli decides to attack Husky Harris and some of the other rookies join in the attack while Kaval and McGillicutty watch from a distance. Eli walks up the ramp and Morrison tries to calm him down and he pushes Morrison.


Matt asks Husky if there is anything that is not connecting with the WWE Universe. Husky says that they have seen the warpath he has made over the last few weeks. He says that it is his competition to win.


Matt asks Micahel what it feels like to be number one. Michael says that he came here to win NXT. He is on the right path. Michael says that he will not lose on NXT and he will become a World Champion.


Matt asks if he was concerned about Eli jumping him. Alex says that he is a better athlete than Eli and he knows that he is better than Michael and Kaval. He says that he will be number one.


Michael and Alex push each other and they brawl at ringside. Lucky tries to hold them off. Eli comes back despite being eliminated.


There is pandemonium as we go to credits.

MELINA RETURNS

At the Raw tapings in San Antonio last night, Melina made her return. She attacked Divas Champion Alicia Fox following a six-Diva tag match.

CASTING SESSIONS FOR NEW DIVAS

WWE has issued a request for agents and talent managers to submit female actresses film slots to casting director Kristin Prouty for potential WWE Divas. WWE is looking for new Divas on the roster to supplement the current group of Divas.

The company will be holding casting sessions through October in cities like Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York. WWE will then offer developmental deals to some of the women with deals that will be negotiated “specific to each woman.” WWE is looking for women of all ethnicities.

RAW AS ON JULY 26

We start off with John Cena’s confrontation with Wade Barrett and Nexus last week. Then we see footage of the systematic destruction of the WWE Superstars. But then we saw the six men who would join John Cena at SummerSlam.
We are live from San Antonio, Texas and your announcers are Michael ‘Where is the basement in the Alamo’ Cole and Jerry ‘Did Tony Parker bring his wife tonight’ Lawler.


John Cena comes to the ring and he is going to talk to the WWE Universe. John says that they are right that everything is bigger in Texas. He says that seven weeks ago, a group called Nexus, without any warning at all came to Raw and destroyed everything in its past. Nobody was safe. If Nexus wanted you hurt, then they would hurt you. That was until last Monday. Finally, the Raw Superstars said that they have had enough. They stood side by side in the ring. It did not matter if they were friends or enemies because they had a common goal. They are going to beat Nexus at SummerSlam and they are going to end Nexus. Nexus is not invincible. He says that with more power, Nexus gets more influence. The more influence they get, they will take over this show. Cena says that if that is the case, it might be the end of Monday Night Raw. Cena says that his team is not the Superfriends. He is not Superman. He says that he is more like Aquaman. He says that Edge and Jericho are like Batman and Robin. He says that Khali is not going to put on Wonder Woman’s attire.


Chris Jericho interrupts and comes to the ring. Cena mentions that Chris Jericho is on the SummerSlam team. Jericho says that he was standing backstage biding his time until Cena would say what he knew Cena would say. John Cena talked about his team. Jericho says that people told him that they were glad to see that Jericho had changed his ways to join Cena’s team. Jericho tells Cena and the hypocrites. He did not get involved in this to be part of Cena’s team. He did not do this to bask in the glory of heroes. He did not do this to pander to parasites. He did this because of the issues he has with Nexus, especially Wade Barrett, who he groomed and his teachings helped Barrett to form Nexus. Jericho says that this is his team.


John Cena says that the team can be Jericho’s.


Jericho tells Cena never to patronize him. He wants to be honest with Cena. The team lives or dies on his whims. Cena slaps the mic from Jericho.


Cena tells Jericho it is not about Jericho. It is not about him. It is about this damn business. He says that Nexus has taken over this company. Cena tells Jericho if he doesn’t like him fine, the thing is that Jericho loves the business. He says that they have to co-exist. Jericho knows Wade Barrett better than anyone. He says that Jericho is essential to this team.


Jericho picks up his mic and he tells Cena never to knock the microphone out of his hands again. Jericho then tells Cena that he knows how essential he is to this team. The only chance to beat Nexus is to have the best in the world standing beside you. Jericho says that he knows more than that because he sees the big picture. Nexus isn’t the only threat to this company. The other threat is John Cena. Cena is like Nexus. He interrupts whoever he wants and does whatever he says. However, Cena does it with the support of the drones and people that he dances around for like a puppet on a string. At SummerSlam, as soon as the threat of Nexus is abolished, he is going to take the next logical threat and turn his sights on the next threat in the company. He is going to get rid of Cena. He will either do it with the help of his team, or he will do it by himself.


Cena tells Jericho to take his best shot.


It is time for an e-mail from the General Manager. Cole says that the match at SummerSlam will be an elimination match. As a preview, Nexus will face seven men in an elimination match. Additionally, Cena and Jericho will be in a tag team match. The General Manager says that if they aren’t down for that, he has two words for Cena and Jericho.


We go to commercial.


We are back with the Slam of the Week: Sheamus defeating Evan Bourne and Miz trying to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase only to be stopped by R Truth.


Sheamus comes to the announce table to join Cole and Lawler for our first match of the night.


We see footage from last week’s Triple Threat match when Randy Orton returned to the number one contender spot with a win over Edge and Chris Jericho.


Match Number One: Randy Orton versus Jey Uso with Jimmy Uso and Tamina


They lock up and Orton with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. Orotn looks at Sheamus before returning to Jey and kicks and punches him. Orton slingshots Jey into the bottom rope. Orton with a forearm across Jey’s chest. Jey drops Orton across the top rope and then Jey kicks Orton in the chest. Jey with a diving head butt for a near fall. Uso with a chin lock as Orton gets back to his feet. Orton with punches but Jey responds with punches of his own. Orton with a knee and clotheslines. Orton with a power slam and then he punches Jimmy off the apron. Orton sets for the IEDDT and he hits it. Orton punches the air before twisting into the RKO push ups. Orton with an RKO for the three count.


Winner: Randy Orton


After the match, Jimmy attacks Orton but Orton punches Jimmy and kicks him. Sheamus tries to attack Orton from behind but Orton moves and Sheamus hits the pump kick on Jimmy. Orton with an RKO to Sheamus.


Miz comes out and he has his referee and briefcase. We are going to have our Money in the Bank match . . .


Before the referee calls for the bell, Orton hits an RKO on Miz.


Edge is in the back and he says that on the one hand he can’t wait for SummerSlam to get his revenge. He tells Ted DiBiase that he would rather have Ted on the team than Khali. Cena told him that he had an unstoppable team and Khali was on it. He says that Khali is clumsy and uncoordinated.


Ted says that when he beats Morrison tonight, Cena will see that he deserves to be on the team. Edge says that he might have to force his hand and face the Great Khali himself.


Edge walks away from Ted and Maryse and we see Runjin Singh. Will he tell Khali what he heard?


We are back and Sheamus and Miz are in the ring and they are arguing. Miz is holding his head while we get an e-mail.


The General Manager has found the team to face John Cena and Chris Jericho. It will be a team of champions, The Miz and Sheamus.


Sheamus and Miz decide to talk some strategy in the ring before we go to Cole and Lawler.


It is time to take a look at a SummerSlam Moment: From 1988, Ultimate Warrior versus Honky Tonk Man for the Intercontinental Title.


Edge is on the phone and he says that they are going to see things his way. Great Khali comes in and he yells something at Edge. Runjin says that he heard what Edge said earlier and he told Khali. Edge says that he has nothing but the utmost respect for Khali. Khali calls Edge obnoxious, delusional, and a complete nincompoop. He challenges Edge to a match right now.


Edge tells Singh to translate that if Khali loses, he is off the team. We go to commercial.


We are back and Did You Know that a lot more people watch Raw than Baseball on Monday Nights.


Cole tells us that Jerry Lawler is part of the team that will face Nexus tonight.


Match Number Two: Great Khali with Runjin Singh versus Edge in an If Edge wins, Khali is out of the main event at SummerSlam Match


Edge backs up into the corner and then he escapes Khali. Edge with a punch and Khali does not feel it. Khali sends Edge into the corner and he chops Edge. Khali with a hard Irish whip. Edge punches Khali but Khali with a short arm clothesline. Khali misses a leg drop.


Nexus come to the ring and Edge leaves through the crowd. Nexus circle the ring and they get on the apron. Nexus enter the ring and they circle Khali and then they give him the chance to leave and Khali leaves the ring.


We see the team that will face Nexus tonight as we go to commercial.


Match Number Three: Nexus versus Jerry Lawler, David Hart Smith, Tyson Kidd, Mark Henry, Yoshi Tatsu, Goldust, and Evan Bourne in an Elimination Match


Yoshi and Tarver start things off and they lock up. Tarver with a clean break but Yoshi with chops. Tarver with a kick and he works on the shoulder. Yoshi with kicks to Tarver but Tarver with a kick of his own. Tarver with an Irish whip but Yoshi with a kick. Tarver with a power slam to pin Yoshi.


Yoshi Tatsu eliminated


Bourne comes in and Tarver kicks him. Gabriel tags in and he punches Bourne. Bourne back body drops Gabriel and Lawler is tagged in. Jerry punches Gabriel and then hits a drop kick. Lawler goes to the turnbuckles and hits the fist drop but he can only get a two count. Barrett pulls Gabriel out of the ring so they can discuss strategy.


We go to commercial.


We are back and Kidd with a side head lock on Slater. We see Lawler get eliminated during the break by Slater. Kidd kicks Slater in the corner and the referee pulls him off. Smith tags in and he hits a delayed vertical suplex on Slater and gets a near fall. Smith with a back breaker on Slater followed by a leg drop. Smith with a punch and kick in the corner. Smith with a forearm to Slater followed by an Irish whip but he runs into a boot. Smith with a forearm to Slater who does to the turnbuckles. Smith tries for a power slam but Slater escapes and then Slater pins Smith with Sweetness.


David Hart Smith eliminated


Goldust comes in and Goldust with a clothesline and reverse atomic drop followed by a punch. Otunga tags in and he punches Goldust but Goldust with the drop down uppercut. Young interferes and then Otunga with the World’s Most Dangerous Spinebuster on Goldust.


Goldust eliminated


Mark Henry presses Otunga over his head and drops him. Slater comes back in and Henry with a clothesline. Henry slams Slater and Young tags in. Henry with a clothesline and boot to the head. Sheffield tags in and he kicks and punches Henry. Sheffield tries for a clothesline but Henry with a slam. Henry with a second slam and then he brings Gabriel into the ring. Henry with a splash into the corner but Sheffield with the clotheslines from Hell Junior to get the three count.


Mark Henry eliminated


Sheffield charges into the corner and Kidd and Bourne with kicks. Kidd tries for a springboard move but Sheffield with a clothesline. Young tags in and pins Kidd.


Tyson Kidd eliminated


Wade Barrett comes in and he misses a clothesline but Bourne with a knee and then he goes after the rest of Nexus. Barrett with a fireman’s carry slam for the three count.


Winners: Nexus


After the match, they pick up Bourne and it is time for Sheffield to hit the Clothesline from Nexus. It is them time for Otunga to his the World’s Most Dangerous Spinebuster. Justin Gabriel goes up top for his delayed 450 splash.


Wade Barrett says that what we just saw was an act of total domination. The Nexus have always been 100% behind a common purpose. John Cena’s team . . . or Chris Jericho’s team already has cracks. It is because of their individual egos and agendas. Wade says that at SummerSlam those cracks will destroy the foundation of that team.


Skip says that Cena has a team of individuals who do not have a singular focus. No member will sacrifice themselves for the betterment of the group. That is what they have done. Skip says that what you see is the Nexus. They are unbreakable.


Michael Tarver says that SummerSlam will be no different. They will eliminate each member until they are down to one member. Tarver says that he hopes it will be Cena so they can treat him like a piece of meat and sink their teeth into Cena’s flesh.


They leave the ring.


Miz is in the locker room and he is staring at his Money in the Bank briefcase. Sheamus enters and he tells Miz that it has been two weeks that he has tried to cash in the briefcase. Sheamus tells Miz it will never happen. There is no way that Miz can beat him. Sheamus tells Miz to name the time and place and he will leave Miz black and blue.


Miz suggests that they do it tonight after they beat Cena and Jericho. He will put Sheamus back in the ring so Cena can hit the Attitude Adjustment and Jericho will put Sheamus in the Walls of Jericho. Then Sheamus will be screaming and saying to make the pain stop because you can’t take it any more . . . fella. Then he cashes it in and hits the Skull Crushing Finale to become the WWE Champion.


Sheamus tells the fella to stop it or he will make him regret it. Sheamus punches the briefcase and leaves.


We go to commercial.


We are back and Jerry Lawler is back at the announce table.


Match Number Four: Brie Bella with Nikki Bella versus Alicia Fox


Alicia sends Brie into the turnbuckles and works on the back. Alicia with a hard Irish whip and then she kicks Brie in the corner. The referee warns Alicia and Nikki tries to switch but Jillian stops her. Brie with a rollup for a near fall. Alicia with a kick and scissors kick for the three count.


Winner: Alicia Fox


After the match, Jillian congratulates Alicia for her win. She says that the twins finally got what they deserved. He has a gift for Alicia. She is going to sing for Alicia. Alicia kicks Jillian and hits the scissors kick before leaving the ring.


We go to commercial.


We are back and R Truth is rapping at ringside. We see footage from last week when Maryse claims she was robbed only to see John Morrison attack Ted DiBiase.


Match Number Five: Ted DiBiase with Maryse versus John Morrison


They lock up and Ted backs John into the corner and then Maryse grabs John’s foot to allow Ted to attack Morrison. Ted with punches to John and then he gets a near fall. Ted gets another near fall on Morrison. Ted with a reverse chin lock but Morrison with punches. Ted with a knee and punch to stop Morrison’s come back. Morrison with forearms and punches to DiBiase followed by a clothesline. Morrison with a single leg lariat and Ted backs into the corner. Morrison runs into a boot but Morrison with an enzuigiri. Morrison thinks about the corkscrew split legged moonsault but Maryse distracts him. DiBiase with a rollup and he tries to use the ropes but Truth pushes his feet off as Morrison kicks out. DiBiase with a drop toe hold that sends Morrison into Truth and DiBiase gets the three count.


Winner: Ted DiBiase


After the match, Morrison and Truth talk about what just happened and Morrison walks away. Truth stops Morrison on the ramp and John Cena is watching his team potentially implode as we go to commercial.


We are back with a video package from last week’s show when John Cena announced his Super Team for SummerSlam.


Cole talks about how good Nexus looked while Cena’s team is falling apart from within.


Josh Mathews is in the interview area with Randy Orton. Josh asks Randy about what he did to prevent Miz from cashing in the briefcase. Josh wants to know if Randy has chosen who he wants to face at SummerSlam. Orton says that before he RKOed Miz, he did the same thing to Sheamus. Orton says that he sent a clear message. It does not matter who the champion is going into SummerSlam does not matter because they will be answered with an RKO.


Match Number Six: The Miz and Sheamus versus John Cena and Chris Jericho


Jericho and Cena argue over who is going to start the match and so do Miz and Sheamus. Miz goes after Cena but Cena moves. Cena with a bulldog and Miz goes to the floor. Miz returns to the ring and he tags in Sheamus. They lock up and Sheamus with a side head lock on Cena but Cena takes Sheamus down and applies a side head lock of his own. Cena with a shoulder tackle and he punches Sheamus. Jericho tags in and he punches Sheamus. Jericho with more punches in the corner but Sheamus with punches and kicks of his own. The referee warns Sheamus. Jericho with forearms and a drop kick followed by one to the back and Jericho chokes Sheamus on the apron. Sheamus kicks and punches Jericho. Jericho drops down and Sheamus goes to the floor when he charges at Jericho. We go to commercial.


We are back and Sheamus with a clothesline to Cena and he backs into Sheamus’ corner and Miz tags in. Miz with kicks to Cena. Cena with punches and a suplex for a near fall. Jericho tags in and connects with a knee lift. Jericho with a rollup and then he tries to put Jericho in the Walls of Jericho. Miz escapes but Jericho with a drop kick to Sheamus on the apron. Miz with a kick to Jericho. Miz with a front face lock and kicks to the chest in the corner. Sheamus tags in and he kicks Cena in the corner. Miz chokes Jericho while Sheamus distracts the referee. Sheamus with a short arm clothesline to Jericho for a near fall. Sheamus with an arm bar and chin lock on Jericho. Jericho gets to his feet and Jericho punches Sheamus. Sheamus with an uranage back breaker for a near fall. Sheamus punches Jericho but Jericho punches Sheamus as well. Miz tags in and he kicks Jericho in the back. Miz with elbows to Jericho and a punch to the neck. Miz chokes Jericho in the ropes and then he hits a running splash to the back. Miz gets a near fall and Jericho gets to the ropes. Jericho with a kick to Miz’s chin. Jericho goes to the turnbuckles and hits a missile drop kick and both men are down. Sheamus tags in and he keeps Jericho from making the tag. Sheamus with a camel clutch and then he puts Jericho in a reverse chin lock. Jericho with elbows but Sheamus with a knee. Miz tags in and he connects with a forearm to the kidneys. Miz kicks Jericho in the corner and he punches him. The referee pulls Miz out of the corner and Miz yells at the referee. Miz misses the clothesline into the corner.


Cena and Sheamus tag in and Cena hits the two flying shoulder tackles followed by the Blue Thunder Bomb and then it is time for the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Jericho gets behind Cena and Jericho with a Codebreaker while Miz distracts the referee. Miz makes the blind tag and gets the three count.


Winners: Miz and Sheamus


After the match, Chris Jericho returns to the apron and then gets back into the ring. Jericho puts Cena in the Walls of Jericho. Cena reverses and he puts Jericho in the STF and Jericho taps even before Cena locks in the hold.


Great Khali comes out to play peacemaker but Edge with a spear to Khali. Cena and Edge argue. R Truth and John Morrison come in the ring and all six men are arguing. Khali chops Morrison and Edge as we go to credits with Jericho arguing with anyone he can talk to in the ring.

BRET HART TO MISS TONIGHTS RAW

 Bret Hart was married this weekend to his girlfriend Stephanie Washington in Calgary. The couple was scheduled to go to Hawaii for their honeymoon. It’s unknown yet if Bret will be on RAW tonight to tape two weeks worth of TV to promote his SummerSlam match.

BRET HART BOOKED FOR MADISON SQUARE GARDEN MATCH

Bret “The Hitman” Hart is returning to Madison Square Garden in what is being billed as Bret “The Hitman” Hart Appreciation Night, the official MSG website has announced. Hart will team up with The Hart Dynasty to wrestle three members of Nexus in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. The event takes place at a September 25 Smackdown live event.

The match will be Hart’s first appearance at Madison Square Garden since a September 1997 Monday Night RAW taping, where Hart worked a dark match against Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker.

Here is the rest of the card:

* Rey Mysterio vs. Kane vs. Jack Swagger – Triple Threat Match for the World Heavyweight Championship

* Kofi Kingston vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Christian vs. Matt Hardy – Fatal Four Way Match for the Intercontinental Championship

* Big Show vs. CM Punk

* MVP vs. Cody Rhodes

* Kelly Kelly and Tiffany vs. Michelle McCool and Layla

GOLDBERG TO HAVE ONE LAST MATCH

In an interview with the San Diego Union-Tribune, Bill Goldberg said he wants one final wrestling match since he wants his family to see him wrestle live.

“If the money was right, I’d go out there and do it in two seconds,” Goldberg said. “I’d have to be totally prepared for it, because I wouldn’t want to tarnish my image, but I’d like to be in the ring one more time so that my wife and my son can see me wrestle live.”

Goldberg also discussed his love/hate relationship with the wrestling industry in the interview, “I don’t ever want to say that I miss anything about the wrestling business. I miss the ability to put a smile on a kid’s face, more than one at a time. That was a true charge for me.”

HEAT BETWEEN SHAWN MICHAELS AND VINCE MCMAHON

There may be some tension right now between Vince McMahon and Shawn Michaels. According to Dave Meltzer, McMahon recently made the decision to have the announcers no longer refer to Shawn Michaels on TV. Additionally, there is to be no footage of him shown on WWE television.

Reports are circulating about what the reason for the heat between the two is. Word is that Michaels was very unhappy about the Bryan Danielson situation. It’s also believed that McMahon is still upset that Michaels decided to reture, as McMahon felt Michaels could give him a few more years. Michaels is said to be very distances from wrestling these days.

MARK HENRY INJURED

Mark Henry was injured on RAW this past Monday night. The injury occurred when Wade Barrett awkwardly dropped Henry on his back at the end of their match on Raw. For those who missed it, Barrett almost fell over when he had Henry on his shoulders to give him his finisher, and when he dropped him to the mat. Henry ended up landing hard on his shoulder and back. It is unknown how serious the injury to Henry is, but it was serious enough that he had to miss the following night’s NXT taping.

PLANS FOR UNDERTAKER VS KANE AT SUMMERSLAM

At the Smackdown tapings this week, Rey Mysterio became the #1 contender for Kane’s World Heavyweight Title. The reason for the Kane vs. Mysterio matchup at Summerslam, which will take place August 23, and not a Kane vs. Undertaker match is because The Undertaker still isn’t 100% recovered from his latest injury.

It’s always possible that Undertaker could be added to the Summerslam match in a triple threat, but if the current plan is for Kane to face Undertaker at Night of Champions in September.

MIZ ON WINNING THE MONEY IN THE BANK, HE IS FEELING LIKE THE ROCK

The following is an excerpt from a recent interview with WWE Superstar The Miz from The Examiner Of Beaumont:


Coming over from reality television, how were you received in the WWE locker room?


“Everyone hated me. It felt like I had to walk on eggshells and everyone was waiting for me to do something wrong. It was a different locker room back then and it wasn’t very fun for me, but I wanted to stick with it.”


Now you have some gold around your waist. Have you arrived?


“Even right now, I think I am progressing. I honestly feel like the Rock going from the WWE to the movies. He had to make an incredible transition where he’s no longer known as The Rock, but Rock the movie star. Granted, I love the reality stuff I’ve done and had a blast doing it, but I don’t want to be known as that guy, I want to be known as a WWE superstar. I am not at the level I want to be at. I don’t think I have arrived yet. When I arrive, that’s when I am on every WWE poster and every time you turn it on Raw, you just want to see what The Miz is going to do. Winning the U.S. title puts you into a category with the likes of Bret Hart, John Cena, Curt Henning, Eddie Guerrero, Lex Luger, Ricky Steamboat, Dusty Rhodes and Stone Cold Steve Austin. For me to hold that title in the ring and get to say “I’m The Miz and I’m awesome’ in front of millions, it gives you goose bumps.”


You were a mentor in the first season of NXT, now your back in the second season as a pro for Alex Riley.


“He has the talent, the charisma and is very physically fit. He looks and acts the part. I think he has the ability to do something big in the WWE. I just wish the WWE Universe would get on his bandwagon. The problem is the Universe likes good, cool guys who ask them what they think.”

TRIPLE H OUT OF FEW MONTHS, POSSIBLE COMEBACK AT LATE 2010

Triple H underwent surgery for a torn triceps earlier this month. The injury should keep him out of action until the end of the year. Meltzer stated that Triple H could be out until October or December depending on how fast he is able to recover.

Triple H tried to keep the surgery quiet, but his surgery was leaked by Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dirk Hayhurst, which we reported last week.

Triple H’s surgery was to repair a torn tendon in his arm, but it isn’t known whether it was a torn tendon in his biceps or triceps. Triple H’s return was originally planned for SummerSlam, but the injury ended up being worse than anticipated. Triple H is also suffering from a neck injury as well.

WHY KANE BECAME THE WORLD CHAMPION

Kane was awarded the WWE World Heavyweight Championship partly due to the belief that he will be retiring in the near future. With his win at Money in the Bank, Kane also set a record for having the longest period of time between World title reigns at 12 years. The previous record was set by Bob Backlund, who lost the WWE Title in 1983 and won it again in 1994.

TWO NEW RAW GUEST HOSTS ANNOUNCED FOR OCTOBER

WWE has announced that actor Bobb’e J. Thompson will be the guest host of Monday Night RAW on October 18th from Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Thompson is starring in WWE’s movie Knucklehead with Big Show. That movie comes out October 22nd.


WWE also announced that country music singer Toby Keith will be the guest host on October 25th, the night after the Bragging Rights pay-per-view, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Keith will be promoting his new album, Bullets in the Gun, which comes out on October 5th.

BRET HART ON HIS MARRIAGE

Bret Hart, who on RAW last night, posted the following on his Facebook page about his upcoming wedding this Saturday:


“I should mention that I’ll be getting married again to my girlfriend on July 24. I don’t say much about us but I can honestly say that God has looked out for me and, this time around, I know I’ll be forever happy and content.”

JOEY MERCURY RETURNS

After being unmasked by The Big Show, it is now confirmed that Joey Mercury is now in Smackdown and a member of Straight Edge Society. Looks are changed lets see how he performs and hope this time the creative team won't waste his talent.

RANDY ORTON TRENDING WORLDWIDE, CENA ON MIZ

Randy Orton was the top trending topic Worldwide on Twitter last night, which shows a lot of interest in Orton’s performance on RAW last night and the SummerSlam match with WWE Champion Sheamus.


John Cena put over The Miz on Twitter last night, saying that the United States Champion might be his new favorite WWE Superstar.

SWAGGER ON HIS ANKLE LOCK FINISHER

Jack Swagger spoke to Silvervision.co.uk recently and was asked about being compared to Kurt Angle and if the use of Angle’s ankle lock finisher is a way to show he’s better than the TNA star.


Swagger replied: “I’m a big fan of Kurt Angle and it’s great to be compared to him. The ankle lock is something I picked up when I was training.”

UPDATED CARD FOR SUMMERSLAM 2010

WWE Title Match
Randy Orton vs. Sheamus


World Heavyweight Title Match
Rey Mysterio vs. Kane


RAW vs. Nexus
John Cena, Bret Hart, Edge, Chris Jericho, R-Truth, The Great Khali and John Morrison vs. Wade Barrett, Skip Sheffield, Michael Tarver, Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel, Darren Young and David Otunga

SMACKDOWN SPOILER 7/23

Smackdown begins as Kane starts out the show celebrating the title win. He recapped his MITB win and cashing in on Rey Mysterio. Kane said he did it for his brother the Undertaker and brought the title back to the dark side. He vowed to not rest until he finds his brother’s culprit.


Jack Swagger vs. Rey Mysterio in a 2 out of 3 falls match to determine the No. 1 contender was announced.


1. Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes defeated Christian and Matt Hardy. Christian and Hardy had the advantage most of the match. Christian dove to the outside on Rhodes and McIntyre. Rhodes took advantage for his team. He tagged in McIntyre, who had a field day with Christian.


Rhodes was tagged back on. Christian tagged in Hardy, who took out McIntyre. Hardy gave McIntyre a tornado DDT from the turnbuckle into a pin only for Rhodes to distract the referee from counting the pinfall. Rhodes and McIntyre ended up winning the match. After the match, Christian and Hardy shook hands. Katelyn said it was a “very, very good match.”


Swagger was interviewed by Josh Matthews. He talked about how he will beat Mysterio and then go on to beat Kane at Summerslam.


A LayCool promo started as they boasted about their win against Kelly Kelly on Sunday. They gave each other best friend necklaces. Teddy Long walked up and told Layla that she will be defending her title against Tiffany next week.


2. Dolph Ziggler (w/Vickie Guerrero) defeated Kofi Kingston (w/Michael McGillicutty) in a non-title match. This was a pretty even match up. Both superstars scored some offensive moves throughout the bout. Michael McGillicutty got sent to the back due to Vickie Guerrero influencing the referee as Kofi was outside selling being thrown over the ropes.


Kofi reentered the ring as Ziggler continued to take advantage. As Ziggler went for a leg drop, Kofi rolled him into a pin for a 2 count. Kofi regains control only to be distracted by Vickie Guerrero. Ziggler puts Kofi in the sleeper for the win. After the match, Ziggler poses over Kofi with the Intercontinental Title. Dolph tries to leave with IC belt, but the ref wouldn’t let him. Vickie comforted Dolph.


3. Big Show defeated the SES Masked Man. Show unmasked him to prove once and for a that Joey Mercury is straight edge. Show put the mask on and then chokeslammed Mercury for the pin in a short match.


Mysterio cut a promo hyping the number one contenders match.


An Alberto Del Rio vignette aired.


4. Rey Mysterio defeated Jack Swagger in a best of three falls match to become the No. 1 contender to the World Hvt. Championship. The match started as Swagger pushed Mysterio into the turnbuckle to take opening advantage of the match. There was a lot of back and forth action early. Swagger continued to work on Rey giving him a belly to back.


Swagger remained in control of the match. He took out Rey’s knee on the turnbuckle. Swagger scored a lot of close two counts. He threw Rey into the ropes only for Rey to jump off the ropes onto swagger a two count. Rey went to setup the 619 on Swagger only to come short. Swagger put Rey into the ankle lock. Rey made it to the ropes. Swagger refused to let go and was disqualified,so Rey won the first fall.


Jack won second fall by making Rey tape out with the ankle lock. Short match. Rey went for the 619 and Jack caught him.


Swagger and Rey fought outside. Swagger threw Rey back inside the ring and continued on the offensive. Rey reverses the gut wrench powerbomb into a pinfall to get the pin and become number one contender for Kane’s title.


Jack went after Rey after the bell. Kane ran down and took out Jack. Kane held up Rey’s hand. Kane left the ring and then returned and went to chokeslam Rey, who turned it into the 619. Rey ran away.

BACKSTAGE HEAT ON ALBERTO DEL RIO

 WWE newcomer Alberto Del Rio has already developed a negative reputation among those in the locker room. He has complained to fellow wrestlers about the company’s decision to remove the mask he famously wore for a number of years in Mexico.

Many in the locker room feel he should be thrilled with the push WWE officials have given him thus far rather than complaining about issues with creative.

UPDATED CARD FOR SUMMERSLAM PPV

WWE Title Match
Randy Orton vs. Sheamus


RAW vs. Nexus
John Cena, Bret Hart, Edge, Chris Jericho, R-Truth, The Great Khali and John Morrison vs. Wade Barrett, Skip Sheffield, Michael Tarver, Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel, Darren Young and David Otunga

RAW AS ON JULY 19

 Tonight’s WWE RAW opens up with the usual intro video. Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler welcome us to RAW. Tonight’s main events will include Randy Orton vs. Edge vs. Chris Jericho and Mark Henry vs. Wade Barrett in a match where Nexus is banned from ringside.

#1 Contender’s Match: Randy Orton vs. Edge vs. Chris Jericho

We go right to the ring for tonight’s opening match to determine who faces Sheamus for the WWE Title at SummerSlam. Out first comes Randy Orton to a big pop. Chris Jericho is out next followed by Edge.

The bell rings and Orton rights off Jericho and Edge. Jericho goes down in the corner but they manage to both take Orton down in the other corner. Jericho works on Orton and Edge joins the beatdown. Orton comes back and sends Edge out and Jericho down. Edge comes on the apron and drops Orton over the ropes. Jericho takes control with rights on Orton. Edge and Jericho continue the assault on Orton.

Orton counters a move off the ropes and hits a double DDT on Edge and Jericho. 2 count by Orton on Edge. Orton works on Edge now. Jericho hits a Codebreaker on Orton but only gets 2. Edge takes Jericho out to the floor and they begin brawling as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Jericho has control of Edge on the outside. Jericho drops Edge over the fan barrier. Jericho comes back in the ring. Orton charges him and knocks him off the apron and into Edge on the floor. They go to come in the ring and Orton attempts a double DDT off the second rope. He pushes Edge off and DDT’s Jericho for a 2 count. Edge breaks it up and sends Orton to the floor. Back in the ring, Edge gets a 2 count on Jericho. Edge goes back outside to work on Orton. Edge brings Orton back in for a 2 count. Jericho pulls Edge outside and slams him into the announcers table. Jericho goes back in and covers Orton for 2. Orton and Jericho go at it now. Orton knocks Jericho down twice and hits a big powerslam for 2.

Jericho ends up on the apron. Orton goes for another second rope DDT but Edge comes in. Orton takes out Edge and covers him for a 2 count. Orton sends Edge to the floor and goes for another second rope DDT on Jericho. Jericho counters and goes for the Walls of Jericho, and locks it. Edge comes in and the hold is broken. Edge hits his DDT for a 2 count on Jericho. Edge goes for a spear but Jericho turns it into the Walls. Edge makes it to the ropes and breaks the hold. Edge rolls Jericho up for a 2 count. Edge sends Jericho to the floor. Orton sneaks in the ring from behind and goes for an RKO. Edge counters it and lays Orton down for a 2 count.

All three go back and forth with pins. They all collide in the middle of the ring and go down after they all try clotheslines. Jericho dumps Edge to the floor. Jericho counters an RKO. Jericho misses a Lionsault on Orton. Orton hits the mat and starts beating on it. Orton drops Jericho with the RKO. Edge runs in and Orton hits him with an RKO also. Orton pins Edge for the pinfall and the win, and the match at SummerSlam.

Winner and New #1 Contender: Randy Orton

– We come back from commercial and Edge is in the ring yelling. He’s demanding that Chris Jericho come back out and settle what’s between them. Jericho comes walking to the ring as Edge is yelling. Edge says their problems end tonight. Jericho gets a mic and says finally they agree on something. Jericho says it’s going to end for Edge tonight. Jericho says he had a conversation with Wade Barrett last week and Barrett pretty much admitted Jericho is the reason Nexus has success, because Jericho mentored him on NXT. Jericho says if he just snapped his fingers, Nexus would come out right now and destroy Edge. Edge says if he offered Nexus what he could bring to the table, they would probably side with him. Out comes Nexus to the ring.

Wade Barrett takes the mic and tells them not to argue. Barrett says Nexus would be lucky to call either Jericho or Edge an ally. Barrett tells Edge that Jericho is right. Nexus could end Edge’s career. Edge starts brawling with Nexus and they beat him down. Jericho points and laughs from the side. Skip Sheffield lays Edge out with a big spear. Jericho leans over Edge and taunts him. Jericho locks Edge in the Walls of Jericho as Nexus looks on. Jericho breaks the hold as he realizes Nexus is staring at him. Barrett takes the mic and says Edge was also right – because they would really like to shut up the guy who’s taking credit for Nexus’ success – Jericho. Jericho attacks Barrett first but they beat him down. Jericho nails Barrett with punches but the numbers are too much. Barrett mounts Jericho and wails away on him. Nexus continues the attack now. David Otunga hits his finisher on Jericho. Barrett stands over Jericho and says he didn’t teach him a thing as his Pro. Barrett leads Nexus up the ring as Edge is laid out at ringside and Jericho is out in the ring. We go to commercial.

- Back from commercial and we get a replay of what just happened. We see Nexus walking to their dressing room. Josh Matthews walks up to talk to Wade Barrett. Josh calls Matthews the most powerful group in the history of WWE. Matthews asks if Barrett can compete with Mark Henry later tonight. Barrett asks if Matthews is scared and he says yes. Barrett says Henry is probably doing the same. Barrett says he’s about to write a new chapter in WWE history and it doesn’t end well for Henry. Matthews leaves and Sheamus walks up. Sheamus says he has a proposal Barrett wants to hear. Barrett tells Sheamus to step into his dressing room. Sheamus says he’d rather wait outside. Barrett says suit yourself and walks in the room as Sheamus stays outside.

– We go ringside to Cole and Lawler. Cole interviews John Cena, who is backstage on the video screen. The crowd pops for Cena. Cena talks about not shaking Barrett’s hand at the truce on RAW. Cena says he thought he could stop Barrett and Nexus but he can’t. Cena says nobody can. Cena says Nexus are attacking everyone because they can. Cena says he wants to meet Wade Barrett and Nexus in the ring tonight. He has something to say to them. Cena says Nexus has made his life miserable. Cena says if you can’t beat them… and walks off. The crowd boo’s and we go to commercial.

Maryse vs. Eve

Back from the break and out comes Eve Torres for the next match. Maryse is out next with Ted DiBiase by her side. Ted joins commentary. The bell rings and Maryse flaunts what looks like a ring, telling Eve she can’t afford it. They talk trash and Eve slaps her. They go at it and Maryse takes control. Maryse with forearm shots now. Eve hits Maryse with an elbow and kicks her in the head. Eve covers and gets the pinfall but Maryse had her foot on the rope.

Winner: Eve

– After the match, Ted DiBiase rushes the ring and yells at the referee for not seeing Maryse’s foot on the ropes. John Morrison comes down and attacks Ted. Morrison lays Ted out with a kick to the jaw and hits Starship Pain.

- We see WWE Champion Sheamus heading to the ring as we go to commercial.

– Back from commercial and out comes the WWE Champion Sheamus to the ring. The crowd boo’s as Sheamus takes the mic. Sheamus says let the records show that he’s beaten John Cena in a tables match, a fatal 4 way and now a cage match. Sheamus says he has dominated Cena and now he’s in his past. Sheamus says Cena won’t be getting a WWE Title shot anytime soon. Sheamus says he found Wade Barrett earlier and demanded a truce between himself and Nexus. Sheamus says one year ago, nobody heard of Sheamus or Nexus and now they are the two most powerful entities in WWE. Sheamus says he and Barrett don’t have to like each other, they stay out of each other’s business and Barrett agreed. As of tonight, the truce is in affect, says Sheamus. Sheamus says Randy Orton has bad news now and doesn’t stand a chance against him. Sheamus says he will be the longest reigning WWE Champion. The music hits and out comes WWE’s United States Champion and Money in the Bank winner, The Miz.

Miz comes out with his briefcase and congratulates Sheamus for getting rid of his Nexus problem but he has a bigger problem now – The Miz. Miz says he controls the fate of the WWE Title because he has the Money in the Bank briefcase. Miz says he will be watching Sheamus everytime he’s in the ring. Miz talks about how at SummerSlam, he could cash in after Sheamus’ match with Orton and win the WWE Title. Miz says maybe he will wait and cash it in at WrestleMania, or maybe he will cash it in tonight. Miz goes to say he’s awesome but Sheamus cuts him off and says he’s nothing. Sheamus leaves the ring when the e-mail alert goes off. Cole reads the message. The GM says that if Miz wants to cash in tonight, he should stay at ringside and watch the next match which will be Sheamus vs. Evan Bourne. Bourne’s music hits and out he comes.

Sheamus vs. Evan Bourne

Bourne takes about a minute to appear and comes out putting his armbands on. Apparently he wasn’t ready. The bell rings and Bourne is still trying to get ready as Sheamus attacks but misses. Bourne sends Sheamus out to the floor. Sheamus hits the announce table and yells as The Miz looks on. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and Sheamus is going at it with Bourne in the ring. Sheamus with a big clothesline and a 2 count. Sheamus runs into Bourne in the corner and goes outside. Sheamus pulls Bourne’s leg around the ring post. Sheamus comes back in and stomps on Bourne now. Sheamus hits a huge bodyslam for a 2 count and slams Bourne’s face into the mat. Bourne tries to fight back but Sheamus throws him in the corner and slaps him. Bourne kicks Sheamus in the head and starts fighting back. Bourne knocks Cena down with a kick to the face and another. Miz gets up at ringside. Bourne counters with a roll-up for a 2 count. Bourne with another kick to the face. Bourne goes to the top but Sheamus goes to the floor. Bourne leaps onto Sheamus on the floor. Bourne falls and hits head on the camera at ringside. Bourne comes back in the ring but Sheamus kicks him in the gut. Sheamus hits the big kick to the face and pins Bourne for the win.

Winner: Sheamus

– After the match, The Miz rushes the ring and lays out Sheamus with the briefcase. Miz tries to hit the Skull Crushing Finale on the briefcase but Sheamus fights him. Miz hits it and lays Sheamus out. Miz tells the referee he’s cashing in. Miz stalls as he waits on Sheamus to get up but he’s pumped. R-Truth’s music hits and he comes down. Miz tells the referee no but I swear the bell already rang. Miz goes to the floor and Truth starts brawling with him. The Miz runs off with his briefcase. Michael Cole says the match never started because the bell ring so Miz didn’t cash in. I could be wrong but I think the bell rang. The Miz runs off and we go to commercial.

- Back from the break and Matthews is backstage with The Miz. Miz says R-Truth just cost him the WWE Title. Miz says he had Sheamus laid out. The Miz is pissed and cuts a promo on Truth. Miz says he’s awesome and we go back to the announcers at ringside. We go to a SummerSlam rewind with Steve Austin vs. Undertaker.

– We see Sheamus walking backstage with a trainer. He has an ice pack on his head. Some of the Divas are laughing at something else and he yells at them. Randy Orton walks over and says it’s too bad what just happened to Sheamus. Orton says it doesn’t matter who’s WWE Champion at SummerSlam because they will be wearing a giant bullseye. Orton says he’s not going to hit that bullseye with an arrow, a spear or a bullet. He’s going to hit that bullseye with an RKO.

– Before another commercial, we see John Cena in his lockerroom looking rather worried.

Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov vs. Zack Ryder and William Regal

Santino and Ryder start the match off for their teams. They go back and forth. Santino tags in Kozlov. Kozlov takes Regal down who comes in. Santino is tagged back in but REgal drops him. Regal hits a running right hand on Santino for a 2 count. Ryder comes in and gets a 2 count on Santino. Ryder with a chinlock now. Ryder misses a move when Santino moves. Kozlov comes back in and unloads on Ryder. Kozlov hits a big back kick and a powerslam on Ryder for a 2 count as Regal tries to interfere. Regal goes to the floor and Kozlov hits a big chokeslam on Ryder. Santino begs to be tagged in and he comes. Santino runs the ropes and hits a saluting headbutt on Ryder for the win.

Winners: Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov

- We see Nexus talking backstage as Wade Barrett prepares to face Mark Henry. Barrett walks off to the ring and we go to commercial.

Wade Barrett vs. Mark Henry

Back from commercial and out comes Wade Barrett to the Nexus theme. Nexus are banned from ringside at this match. Out next comes Mark Henry to a nice reaction. Henry has a bandage on his head from the Money in the Bank match.

The bell rings and Barrett goes to the apron as Henry approaches him. The crowd boo’s. Barrett comes back in the ring and charges Henry. Henry blocks and knocks Barrett down with a headbutt. Barrett goes out to the floor. Barrett comes back in at the six count. They lock up and Barrett hits a knee to the gut and an elbow to the head. Barrett with shots to Henry’s gut and a headbutt. This just angers Henry. Right to the face by Barrett. Henry responds with a right hand and sends Barrett back into the corner. Henry unloads and hits a big clothesline. 2 count for Henry.

Henry continues to work over Barrett. Barrett comes back with a headbutt and rights. Barrett kicks at Henry’s knee but Henry catches him with a powerslam. 2 count by Henry. Henry drags Barrett to the corner and goes to the second rope. Nexus appear beside the ramp and this distracts Henry for a second. Barrett hits Henry and puts him on his shoulders from the top rope. Barrett struggles with his weight and barely gets Henry over his head to hit his finisher. Barrett barely hits his finisher for the pinfall and the win.

Winner: Wade Barrett

– After the match, Barrett is clutching his back. Barrett stomps on Henry as Nexus make their way to the ring. Barrett grabs a mic and says if John Cena wants a meeting with them, here they are. Barrett calls Cena out to the ring. We go to replays of the finish of Barrett vs. Henry. Nexus theme plays again as they wait on John Cena. We see Cena slowly heading to the ring as we go to commercial.

Back from commercial and Nexus are in the ring waiting. We go to replays again of Barrett defeating Mark Henry. Michael Tarver takes the mic and says they already made one truce tonight but they give Cena their word that they will at least hear him out. Tarver says Cena needs to acknowledge that Nexus runs RAW. And if he doesn’t, they will make the rest of his little career hell. Tarver tells Cena to come out and show remorse for attacking their members lately. Tarver says if Cena does that, they might consider ending it. Tarver says this is all on Cena. Cena’s music hits and out he comes.

Cena enters the ring and thanks Nexus for meeting him tonight. Cena says he’s had two WWE Title matches since Nexus has arrived. They caused him to lose the WWE Title and then stopped him from winning it back. Cena says Sheamus made a truce with Nexus tonight and he should have done the same a long time ago. Cena says he’s sorry. Cena says he’s looking at them all man-to-man and asking for the same thing. Barrett says their answer is no.

Barrett says he isn’t interested in a truce or peace with Cena. He’s looking for something much bigger. The crowd starts chanting for Cena. Cena puts his head down. Barrett says he wants Cena to join them. Barrett tries to convince Cena to join. Barrett says Nexus is the present and future of WWE. Barrett says together, they could be unstoppable. Barrett says this really isn’t much of a choice… because “you’re either Nexus or against us.” Barrett tells Cena to join them and make history together. Cena says no, he can’t join them. Barrett says now they have a different proposition. Cena can leave the ring with his tail between his legs like the coward that he is, or he can stay in the ring and they will give him the most vicious beating they have ever gave. Cena holds his head low and backs out of the ring and walks up to the stage. Cena says he just wants to say one more thing. Whether he does it himself or if he has help, he will take out each member of Nexus. Cena says his truce tonight was just a test. Cena says Nexus sealed their fate. Cena says he has got some help now. Cena says he’s quietly been forming a team lately. A team that will take down Nexus at SummerSlam. Cena introduces his team and out comes Edge, John Morrison, R-Truth, The Great Khali, Chris Jericho and Bret Hart. The RAW stars stand on the ramp and face Nexus, who are in the ring. Bret comes out last to a big pop. The RAW stars rush the ring as Nexus flees from the crowd. RAW goes off the air with Bret’s music playing and the RAW stars looking at Nexus run from the ring.