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."
Saturday, October 30, 2010
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.
“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.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
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
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.
* 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.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
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.
WWE SIGNS EDDIE GUERRERO'S DAUGHTER
WWE has reportedly signed 20 year old Shaul Marie Guerrero to a developmental deal. She is the daughter of Vickie Guerrero and the late Eddie Guerrero. You may have seen her ringside at various WWE events over the years, including the Hall of Fame.
She has reportedly been telling fans at recent FCW shows that she’s signed to a deal and waiting to begin her training. We’re still waiting confirmation on her signing but that’s the word going around.
EVAN BOURNE TALKS ABOUT MAIN EVENTING
The December 2010 issue of WWE Magazine, which officially hits newsstands tomorrow, features a candid interview with Evan Bourne. The aerialist delivers news on his new RKO-proof high-risk maneuver, praises The Miz for his work ethic, whether he’s had his greatest match yet, and much more.
In response to fans who argue that he’s too small to main event a WWE pay-per-view, the RAW Superstar warned: “Well, those people obviously haven’t shown up to an event.
I’ll plop them down in the front row to watch me wrestle. And when I’m done — prove me wrong. Anyone who doubts me, anyone on earth, I’ll make him eat his words, it’s as simple as that.”
In response to fans who argue that he’s too small to main event a WWE pay-per-view, the RAW Superstar warned: “Well, those people obviously haven’t shown up to an event.
I’ll plop them down in the front row to watch me wrestle. And when I’m done — prove me wrong. Anyone who doubts me, anyone on earth, I’ll make him eat his words, it’s as simple as that.”
MATCH SET FOR SURVIVOR SERIES PPV
Wade Barrett vs. Randy Orton for Orton’s WWE Title has been confirmed for the Survivor Series pay-per-view in November. Per the stipulations on tonight’s RAW, John Cena will serve as the special guest referee for the match. Barrett added that if he doesn’t win the WWE Title, Cena will be fired. If he does win, Cena will be relieved of all responsibilities he has with Nexus.
Monday, October 25, 2010
NEWS ON TONIGHTS RAW
Tonight’s WWE Monday Night RAW will take place from the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Advertised locally is John Cena vs. Sheamus vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Title. Tonight’s special guest star will be country music singer Toby Keith, promoting his new Bullets in the Gun album.
SMACKDOWN VS RAW RELEASING TOMORROW
WWE’s SmackDown vs. RAW 2011 will officially be released on Tuesday. WWE announcer Justin Roberts wrote the following on Twitter about the game: “Just played Smackdown vs Raw 2011 final version-unbelievable how THQ tops themselves every year.Greatest WWE game ever made.available Tues!!”
WHAT WAS ACTUALLY PLANNED FOR BRAGGING RIGHTS
The Undertaker was originally scheduled to win the World Heavyweight Title at last night’s Bragging Rights pay-per-view but those plans were changed due to his injury problems. It was reported recently that Taker needed time off for shoulder surgery. Taker reportedly has a torn rotator cuff and will have it operated on but that still is not confirmed.
As seen last night, WWE did the Buried Alive Match finish with Nexus attacking Taker, allowing Kane to get the win. This was done in a way to protect Taker’s image as he had already lost to Kane on two straight pay-per-views – the No Holds Barred Match at Night of Champions and the match at Hell in a Cell.
BRAGGING RIGHTS RESULTS
*Daniel Bryan defeated Dolph Ziggler via Submission
*Nexus (David Otunga and John Cena) defeated Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes
*Layla defeated Natalya
*Ted DiBiase defeated Goldust
*Kane defeated Undertaker
*Smackdown defeated Raw
*Wade Barrett defeated Randy Orton via DQ
*Nexus (David Otunga and John Cena) defeated Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes
*Layla defeated Natalya
*Ted DiBiase defeated Goldust
*Kane defeated Undertaker
*Smackdown defeated Raw
*Wade Barrett defeated Randy Orton via DQ
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Barrett locks in a rear chin lock, hoping for the submission. Orton is able to fight up to his feet, and out of the hold, but Barrett hits him with a kick to the stomach, followed by a pump handle slam that's good for another near fall. Barrett goes to the outside and brings Orton, alternating between slamming his head on the apron and barricade before sending him back first into the apron.
Barrett goes for a cover but still can only get two. Barrett locks in a rear chin lock, but Orton is quick to fight right back up to his feet. Orton fights out of it, but Barrett tries for another pump handle slam. Orton fights out of it, and is able to connect with a dropkick that sends Barrett to the apron. Orton goes for the rope assissted DDT, but Barrett fights out of it and connects with a clothesline. The ref is knocked down in the melee, and Barrett orders Cena to get to the apron, he does, but Barretrt is pushed into Cena by Orton, sending Cena into the barricade. Nexus make their way down to the ring and begin attacking Orton, four on one.
Cena comes in and goes after all the members of Nexus except Barrett. Barrett argues with him, but Cena points out that he doesn't want to get DQ'd. Barrett picks Orton up on his shoulders and tries for the wasteland, but Orton fights out and hits a series of clotheslines followed by a snap powerslam. Orton goes for, and connects with the rope assisted DDT, planting Barrett. Cena climbs up to the apron, and comes into the ring behind Orton, he goes right for Barrett, and hits the AA. The ref calls for the bell.
Winner: Wade Barrett
STILL WWE Champion: Randy Orton
Following the match, Cena goes to hand the title to Orton, and Orton responds with an RKO to take Cena out. Horrible, HORRIBLE booking.
Barrett goes for a cover but still can only get two. Barrett locks in a rear chin lock, but Orton is quick to fight right back up to his feet. Orton fights out of it, but Barrett tries for another pump handle slam. Orton fights out of it, and is able to connect with a dropkick that sends Barrett to the apron. Orton goes for the rope assissted DDT, but Barrett fights out of it and connects with a clothesline. The ref is knocked down in the melee, and Barrett orders Cena to get to the apron, he does, but Barretrt is pushed into Cena by Orton, sending Cena into the barricade. Nexus make their way down to the ring and begin attacking Orton, four on one.
Cena comes in and goes after all the members of Nexus except Barrett. Barrett argues with him, but Cena points out that he doesn't want to get DQ'd. Barrett picks Orton up on his shoulders and tries for the wasteland, but Orton fights out and hits a series of clotheslines followed by a snap powerslam. Orton goes for, and connects with the rope assisted DDT, planting Barrett. Cena climbs up to the apron, and comes into the ring behind Orton, he goes right for Barrett, and hits the AA. The ref calls for the bell.
Winner: Wade Barrett
STILL WWE Champion: Randy Orton
Following the match, Cena goes to hand the title to Orton, and Orton responds with an RKO to take Cena out. Horrible, HORRIBLE booking.
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Orton and Barrett lock up, and Barrett backs Orton up, but Orton backs Barrett up to respond. Orton pounds on Barrett in the corner with a series of right hands. Orton catches Barrett with a boot and a big European uppercut, before sending Barrett hard into the corner. Orton kicks at Barrett's chest, and Barrett responds with a kick of his own. Barrett tosses Orton to the outside, in front of Cena, and he and Cena look at each other, but nothing happens. Orton goes back into the ring, and Barrett hops out, staring down Cena for a second. Barrett climbs back into the ring and catches Orton with a kick to the gut, and a head butt, along with a beat down in the corner. Orton responds with a clothesline.
Orton picks Barrett up and sends him into the corner, but he charges into the big boot, and Barrett lays into Orton with a series of stomps. Barrett locks Orton in a headlock before choking him on the middle rope with his knee on the back of his head. Barrett goes to the outside and begins arguing with Cena, for some reason, and this allows Orton to attack Barrett from behind. Orton slams Barrett head first into the ring steps before sending him back into the ring. Orton tries for the cover but only gets two. He transitions right into a rear chin lock, wearing Barrett down right in the middle of the ring.
Barrett is able to fight out of it, but Orton comes up with a back suplex that's able to put him back down. Orton and Barrett fight on the outside, with Barrett sending Orton shoulder first into the ring steps. Barrett sends Orton back into the ring and tries for a cover but he only gets a two count. Barrett pounds on Orton with a series of right hands. Barrett tags Orton with a couple of rights and lays him down with a left. He again looks over to Cena and says something. Barrett goes to the second rope and leaps off with a big elbow drop that's good for a two count. Barrett kicks and chokes Orton in the corner.
Orton picks Barrett up and sends him into the corner, but he charges into the big boot, and Barrett lays into Orton with a series of stomps. Barrett locks Orton in a headlock before choking him on the middle rope with his knee on the back of his head. Barrett goes to the outside and begins arguing with Cena, for some reason, and this allows Orton to attack Barrett from behind. Orton slams Barrett head first into the ring steps before sending him back into the ring. Orton tries for the cover but only gets two. He transitions right into a rear chin lock, wearing Barrett down right in the middle of the ring.
Barrett is able to fight out of it, but Orton comes up with a back suplex that's able to put him back down. Orton and Barrett fight on the outside, with Barrett sending Orton shoulder first into the ring steps. Barrett sends Orton back into the ring and tries for a cover but he only gets a two count. Barrett pounds on Orton with a series of right hands. Barrett tags Orton with a couple of rights and lays him down with a left. He again looks over to Cena and says something. Barrett goes to the second rope and leaps off with a big elbow drop that's good for a two count. Barrett kicks and chokes Orton in the corner.
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We get a video package, detailing the events of the past month that have led up to the match for the WWE Championship. Quite a bit of the recap has to do with Cena being forced to join the Nexus, and the repercussions of Cena being ringside for this next match.
WWE Championship
Randy Orton (c) vs. Wade Barret (w/John Cena)
Wade Barrett is out to the ring first, with one half of the new WWE Tag Team Champions, John Cena, in tow. Barrett, like make others here tonight, is the recipient of the dreaded apathetic reaction. Orton's music hits, and he gets what has to be the biggest pop of the entire night, like the crowd's just been waiting for him to come through the curtain.
We get formal ring introductions, and after a lot of stalling, it's finally time to kick this one off.
Barrett asks for the mic before the start of the match. He tells Cena, just so they're clear, if he doesn't win this match, Cena will be fired tonight.
WWE Championship
Randy Orton (c) vs. Wade Barret (w/John Cena)
Wade Barrett is out to the ring first, with one half of the new WWE Tag Team Champions, John Cena, in tow. Barrett, like make others here tonight, is the recipient of the dreaded apathetic reaction. Orton's music hits, and he gets what has to be the biggest pop of the entire night, like the crowd's just been waiting for him to come through the curtain.
We get formal ring introductions, and after a lot of stalling, it's finally time to kick this one off.
Barrett asks for the mic before the start of the match. He tells Cena, just so they're clear, if he doesn't win this match, Cena will be fired tonight.
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Miz comes in and attacks Mysterio right away. Mysterio goes for the 619, but Riley distracts him. Mysterio goes for it again, hitting it on both Miz and Riley, who's trying to protect Miz. Springboard splash and Miz gets his knees up but it's not enough. Miz tries for the SCF, but Mysterio fights out, tags Edge, and Edge hits the spear. Edge pins Miz, and that's it for this one.
Miz is eliminated
Winners: Team Smackdown, survived by Edge and Rey Mysterio
Edge and Mysterio celebrate with the Bragging Rights cup, along with Hornswoggle, as the crowd cheers along.
Miz is eliminated
Winners: Team Smackdown, survived by Edge and Rey Mysterio
Edge and Mysterio celebrate with the Bragging Rights cup, along with Hornswoggle, as the crowd cheers along.
SMACKDOWN WINS BRAGGING RIGHTS 2 YEARS IN A ROW
Thanks to Edge's Spear to Miz
Smackdown won Bragging Rights for the 2nd time in a row
Smackdown won Bragging Rights for the 2nd time in a row
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Miz tags in and locks in a rear chin lock on Edge, trying to wear him down. Edge is able to fight back up to his feet, and out of the hold, but when Edge tries for an impaler, Miz counters with a neckbreaker combo. Edge tags out to Punk, who comes in and hits Edge with a series of kick, just being relentless. Punk sends Edge into the corner, but Edge avoids the high knee and counters with an electric chair drop.
Edge makes the tag and Mysterio comes in with a vengeance, scoring a kick to the head to Punk. Mysterio hits a springboard cross body, but Punk rolls through and gets a two count. Punk catches Mysterio in G2S position, but Mysterio fights out and he and Punk trade near falls for a bit. Mysterio sends Punk into the ropes and hits the 619, following up with a springboard splash, and scoring a three count.
CM Punk is eliminated
Jackson is right in, taking advantage of an off guard Mysterio, and laying into him with punches and stomps. Jackston sends Mysterio into the corner, but charges into a couple of big boots. Jackson comes back with a nasty pounce, launching Mysterio across the ring. Jackson slams Mysterio into the corner.
Edge makes the tag and Mysterio comes in with a vengeance, scoring a kick to the head to Punk. Mysterio hits a springboard cross body, but Punk rolls through and gets a two count. Punk catches Mysterio in G2S position, but Mysterio fights out and he and Punk trade near falls for a bit. Mysterio sends Punk into the ropes and hits the 619, following up with a springboard splash, and scoring a three count.
CM Punk is eliminated
Jackson is right in, taking advantage of an off guard Mysterio, and laying into him with punches and stomps. Jackston sends Mysterio into the corner, but charges into a couple of big boots. Jackson comes back with a nasty pounce, launching Mysterio across the ring. Jackson slams Mysterio into the corner.
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Alberto Del Rio is eliminated
Del Rio makes his way to the back, and while he does, he attacked by Rey Mysterio, who's back in the match. Edge is able to score an enzugiri on Punk, and Punk tags out to Miz, who comes in and stops Edge from makes his own tag. Miz pounds on Edge before laying a boot into his chest. Miz distracts the ref so Jackson can kick Edge in the face. Miz tags out to Jackson, who hits Edge with a clubbing blow across the back before standing on his head, pushing it into the mat. Jackson slams Edge down into the mat before hitting a giant elbow drop that's good for two.
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Big Show is right in and he sends Sheamus to the outside. Sheamus attacks Hornswoggle. Big Show fights with Sheamus on the outside, and they're eventually counted out.
Big Show and Sheamus are eliminated
Edge comes in and so does Truth. Edge hits a series of clotheslines, but Truth is quick to fight back with a big back heel kick and a clothesline of his own. Truth tries for an axe kick, but Edge avoids it, hits the spear, and goes for the pin.
R-Truth is eliminated
Morrison is right in and he tries for the starship pain, but Edge avoids it, hits another spear, and eliminates another.
Morrison is eliminated
Punk tries for the G2S, but Edge fights it off.
Big Show and Sheamus are eliminated
Edge comes in and so does Truth. Edge hits a series of clotheslines, but Truth is quick to fight back with a big back heel kick and a clothesline of his own. Truth tries for an axe kick, but Edge avoids it, hits the spear, and goes for the pin.
R-Truth is eliminated
Morrison is right in and he tries for the starship pain, but Edge avoids it, hits another spear, and eliminates another.
Morrison is eliminated
Punk tries for the G2S, but Edge fights it off.
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Sheamus comes in and takes Mysterio right down. As Mysterio tries to fight back, Del Rio tags in. Punk shoves Del Rio into Mysterio. Mysterio falls to the outside. Del Rio sends Punk to the outside, then sends him right back in, but before he goes back in, he throws Mysterio into the ringside barricade. Show yells at Del Rio and Mysterio looks to be heading to the back. Mysterio hits a beautiful German suplex that's good for a two count on Punk. Del Rio tags out to Swagger who comes in with a big suplex on Punk.
Swagger plants Punk with another clothesline, before working over Punk's shoulder's and arms. Punk fights up to his feet and out of the hold with a kick to the side of the head, and he's able to tag out to Morrison. Morrison comes in and begins beating down Swagger in the corner with rapid fire right hands. Morrison avoids a splash and comes right back with an enzugiri. Morrison misses a kick and almost falls victim to a near fall. Swagger goes for a suplex and almost has the same happen to him. Swagger is able to catch Morrison on his shoulder and slam him down to the mat.
Swagger tries for the ankle lock, but Morrison fights it off, and is able to hit starship pain. Morrison goes for the pin and gets three.
Swagger is eliminated
Reks is right in and he takes it to Morrison with a series of strikes, before locking in a modified rear choke. Reks switches it up to focus on Morrison's arms, but Morrison fights it off and tags in Sheamus. Sheamus comes in and eats a big boot and clothesline from Reks. Sheamus is able to come right back with a big bicycle kick. Another pin, another elimination
Tyler Reks is eliminated
Swagger plants Punk with another clothesline, before working over Punk's shoulder's and arms. Punk fights up to his feet and out of the hold with a kick to the side of the head, and he's able to tag out to Morrison. Morrison comes in and begins beating down Swagger in the corner with rapid fire right hands. Morrison avoids a splash and comes right back with an enzugiri. Morrison misses a kick and almost falls victim to a near fall. Swagger goes for a suplex and almost has the same happen to him. Swagger is able to catch Morrison on his shoulder and slam him down to the mat.
Swagger tries for the ankle lock, but Morrison fights it off, and is able to hit starship pain. Morrison goes for the pin and gets three.
Swagger is eliminated
Reks is right in and he takes it to Morrison with a series of strikes, before locking in a modified rear choke. Reks switches it up to focus on Morrison's arms, but Morrison fights it off and tags in Sheamus. Sheamus comes in and eats a big boot and clothesline from Reks. Sheamus is able to come right back with a big bicycle kick. Another pin, another elimination
Tyler Reks is eliminated
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Kofi ducks a clothesline and connects with the SOS on Sheamus that's good for a two count. Kingston mounts Sheamus in the corner and wails away with a series of punches, but Sheamus fights out of it and hits the high cross, pinning Kingston for three.
Kofi Kingston has been eliminated
Mysterio comes in and tries to work fast,but Sheamus plows over him and tags in Punk. Punk comes in with a couple of quick right hands, but Mysterio reverses a back suplex and kicks at the back of Punk's leg. Punk hits a snap powerslam and tags right back out to Sheamus.
Kofi Kingston has been eliminated
Mysterio comes in and tries to work fast,but Sheamus plows over him and tags in Punk. Punk comes in with a couple of quick right hands, but Mysterio reverses a back suplex and kicks at the back of Punk's leg. Punk hits a snap powerslam and tags right back out to Sheamus.
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Show dominates Jackson for a bit more before tagging in Mysterio, who comes in with a bit of explosiveness before tagging right out to Kingston. Kingston and Mysterio try to double team Jackson, but they're double shoulder blocked for their trouble before Jackson drags Kingston to his corner and tags in Sheamus. Sheamus goes to work on Kingston's shoulder and neck with a submission attempt. Kingston fights up to his feet and out of it, hitting Sheamus with a big kick and a top rope cross body that's good for a two count. Kofi hits a big leaping lariat and follows it up with a boom drop.
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Santino immediately teases the cobra, but Reks hits Santino with a running forearm to prevent it. Reks hits a crazy reverse AA, or that's what it looks like, and Santino is pinned for the three count.
Santino is eliminated
Jackson makes his way into the ring, and physically dominates Reks for a bit, before Reks backs of and tags in Big Show. Show comes in and takes Jackson down with a huge clubbing blow, and a kick to the ribs, along with a huge chop to the chest.
Santino is eliminated
Jackson makes his way into the ring, and physically dominates Reks for a bit, before Reks backs of and tags in Big Show. Show comes in and takes Jackson down with a huge clubbing blow, and a kick to the ribs, along with a huge chop to the chest.
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As always please bear with me, as these huge multi-man matches are always a bit difficult to cover. Captain for Team Smackdown, the Big Show, is the first man out to the ring for his team, with his mascot Hornswoggle in tow. Rey Mysterio is out to the ring next to a lot of love from the crowd, in a pretty stark white getup. Jack Swagger is out third for his team, and he gets a bit of love from the crowd. Tyler Reks is out next, and he gets absolutely no reaction from the crowd. Kofi Kingston comes out fifth to a really nice reception from the arena. Alberto Del Rio is sixth for his team, and of course he's announced by his personal ring announcer. The final man out for Smackdown is Edge, who gets a huge pop from this crowd.
All fourteen men are in the ring, and everyone stares down everyone else. One side of the ring is red and the other side is solidly blue. Morrison and Reks look to start things out for their respective teams. They lock up and Reks is quick to back Morrison up into the corer where he hits a back elbow and kicks Morrison in the knee. Reks charges Morrison in the corner, but Morrison avoids it and comes back with a series of rights and lets. Morrison catches Reks with a kick to the knee of his own, but he walks right into a big shoulder blows. Reks drops the elbow on Morrison before trying for a shoulderbreaker. Morrison fights out and dropkicks Reks in the stomach, sending him into the corner. Morrison comes back with a big back heel kick and tags in Santino.
All fourteen men are in the ring, and everyone stares down everyone else. One side of the ring is red and the other side is solidly blue. Morrison and Reks look to start things out for their respective teams. They lock up and Reks is quick to back Morrison up into the corer where he hits a back elbow and kicks Morrison in the knee. Reks charges Morrison in the corner, but Morrison avoids it and comes back with a series of rights and lets. Morrison catches Reks with a kick to the knee of his own, but he walks right into a big shoulder blows. Reks drops the elbow on Morrison before trying for a shoulderbreaker. Morrison fights out and dropkicks Reks in the stomach, sending him into the corner. Morrison comes back with a big back heel kick and tags in Santino.
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Team Smackdown vs. Team Raw
Big Show (captain), Rey Mysterio, Jack Swagger, Alberto Del Rio, Edge, Tyler Reks & Kofi Kingston w/Hornswoggle as the mascot vs. The Miz (captain), R-Truth, John Morrison, Santino Marella, Sheamus, CM Punk & Ezekiel Jackson
The Miz, the captain of Team Raw, makes his way out to the ring, with Alex Riley in tow. Miz gets a big of heat, but not much. CM Punk is out next, to much the same reaction, although he gets a bit more love from the crowd. John Morrison is out next, and he gets a lot of pops from the ladies in the crowd. Ezekiel Jackson is the next man out to the ring, to a pretty apathetic reaction. Santino Marella is the next man out for Team Raw, and he skips to the ring, much to the dismay of his team. R-Truth makes his way out, to his new song, but thankfully with no mic in his hand. And finally, Sheamus, the last member of the team, makes his way out.
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Backstage:
Josh Matthews is backstage with Randy Orton. He talks about the attack he suffered at the hands of Nexus, and asks if he's worried about John Cena being involved. Orton says if Cena interferes in his match, Orton will drop him, right in the middle of the ring. Orton then walks off.
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Kane drags Taker out of the ring, and he hits him with a right hand before shouldering Taker and walking him up the entranceway. Taker fights out of it and begins trading right hands with Kane in the middle of the entranceway, with accompanying yays and boos respectively. Taker gets the upper hand with a right hand that finally puts Kane on his back.
Taker punches on Kane a bit more and takes him toward the gravesite, which Kane actually crawls toward. Taker slashes his thumb across his throat and tries for a chokeslam, but Kane fights it off and it able to knock Taker down on his back. Kane grabs Taker's legs and drags them toward the grave, but Taker sits right up and locks in the Hell's gate. Bearer begins making his way up toward the brother's, and he's close when Kane begins tapping. Kane starts fading pretty quickly, and eventually falls over onto his side. Taker is able to roll Kane, on his side, into the grave, and Bearer looks almost like he's trying to hide behind the headstone. Taker catches sight of him however.
Taker rubs some dirt in Bearer's face, and he grabs him around the throat, teasing a chokeslam, but Nexus run in to interfere. Taker is able to fight them all off, and I'd like to note that Barrett is out there, but Cena isn't. Nexus are eventually able to overcome Taker, and Kane is able to get to his feet and crawl out of the grave. Nexus bring Taker to his feet and hold him, and Kane blasts Taker with the urn, which sends Taker falling into the grave. Members of Nexus grab the shovels and begin burying the Undertaker, and the urn. Kane pushes the members away, telling them to go. Kane looks up, and there's a big backhoe scoop filled with dirt. Kane calls for it, and his pyro hits while the dirt falls into the grave, ending this match.
Winner and STILL World Heavyweight Champion: Kane
After Kane makes his way to the back, the gong hits, and 'lightning' strikes the grave, causing a spotlight of Taker's logo to come up and be superimposed on the grave. The camera cuts to the announce team who look super shocked.
Taker punches on Kane a bit more and takes him toward the gravesite, which Kane actually crawls toward. Taker slashes his thumb across his throat and tries for a chokeslam, but Kane fights it off and it able to knock Taker down on his back. Kane grabs Taker's legs and drags them toward the grave, but Taker sits right up and locks in the Hell's gate. Bearer begins making his way up toward the brother's, and he's close when Kane begins tapping. Kane starts fading pretty quickly, and eventually falls over onto his side. Taker is able to roll Kane, on his side, into the grave, and Bearer looks almost like he's trying to hide behind the headstone. Taker catches sight of him however.
Taker rubs some dirt in Bearer's face, and he grabs him around the throat, teasing a chokeslam, but Nexus run in to interfere. Taker is able to fight them all off, and I'd like to note that Barrett is out there, but Cena isn't. Nexus are eventually able to overcome Taker, and Kane is able to get to his feet and crawl out of the grave. Nexus bring Taker to his feet and hold him, and Kane blasts Taker with the urn, which sends Taker falling into the grave. Members of Nexus grab the shovels and begin burying the Undertaker, and the urn. Kane pushes the members away, telling them to go. Kane looks up, and there's a big backhoe scoop filled with dirt. Kane calls for it, and his pyro hits while the dirt falls into the grave, ending this match.
Winner and STILL World Heavyweight Champion: Kane
After Kane makes his way to the back, the gong hits, and 'lightning' strikes the grave, causing a spotlight of Taker's logo to come up and be superimposed on the grave. The camera cuts to the announce team who look super shocked.
LIVE COVERAGE OF BRAGGING RIGHTS
Taker sends Kane back into the ring, trapping his neck on the apron. Taker gets up on the apron himself, and drops a big leg over Kane's throat. Taker dismantles the broadcast table, throwing part of it in the ring. Taker and Kane make their way back into the ring, and Taker teases a chair shot, but Kane bails from the ring. Kane goes back out into the crowd, and Taker is quick to follow yet again, laying in to Kane with punches the whole time. Taker and Kane fight about halfway up one staircase, before turning back around and heading to the ringside area. Taker hits Kane with another right, and they head back into the ring. Kane is able to capitalize on the chairs in the ring, using one to hit Taker in the stomach, before hitting him a couple of times across the back.
Kane hits Taker with another chair shot, much to the delight of Paul Bearer. Kane goes for, and connects with a choke slam. Kane teases another chokeslam, connecting a second time.
Kane hits Taker with another chair shot, much to the delight of Paul Bearer. Kane goes for, and connects with a choke slam. Kane teases another chokeslam, connecting a second time.
LIVE COVERAGE OF BRAGGING RIGHTS
WWE Bragging Rights Opener:
We open the show with a video package highlighting the 'battle of the brands' theme of tonight's PPV, and the main feuds heading into the event.
The pyro hits and Michael Cole welcomes us to the show. He's broadcasting tonight alongside Jerry the King Lawler and Matt Striker. Cole immediately begins hyping up the 'bragging rights' that will be won in tonight's elimination tag match. They also talk up the WWE Championship match between Wade Barrett and Randy Orton.
We also get a very melodramatic description of the buried alive match, along with somber music and lighting, and it's all interrupted by Vickie Guerrero, who asks the crowd to excuse her. She asks the crowd to welcome the Intercontinental Champion: Dolph Ziggler.
Champion vs. Champion Match
Dolph Ziggler vs. Danel Bryan
The bell rings, and Bryan and Ziggler jockey for position before Ziggler is able to take Bryan down to the mat. Ziggler locks in a side headlock, but Bryan is able to flip it over and catch Ziggler with a leg grapevine. Ziggler fights to the ropes and rolls to the outside. Back in the ring, Ziggler and Bryan are tentative again before Ziggler sweeps Bryan's leg and is able to score a near fall. We get some more mat wrestling out of the two, and another submission attempt from Bryan leads to Dolph bailing from the ring again. Bryan follows out this time but Vickie blocks him, so Bryan climbs up to the apron and flies off with a huge knee.
Back in the ring, Bryan scores with a big dropkick, but Ziggler rolls back to the outside, catches Bryan with a cheap shot, and comes back in the ring to take advantage. Ziggler kicks away at Bryan before laying in some punches and choking him against the middle rope. Zigler goes for the pin but he only gets a two count. Ziggler locks in a crazy looking submission hold, but Bryan is able to fight up to his feet, and Ziggler modifies it to a rear chin lock. Ziggler tries to go for a neckbreaker, but Bryan counters into a series of near falls that are good for a couple of two counts. Ziggler catches Bryan unaware with an inverted bodyslam for a two count.
Ziggler locks in a rear chin lock, and grinds his forehead against Bryan's. Bryan is able to fight to his feet, and starts to fight out of the hold, but Ziggler pulls him back down to the mat by his hair, before hitting a running, flipping neckbreaker that's good for another near fall. Ziggler pulls Bryan to his feet and taunts him, and Bryan responds with a big right to Ziggler's side. Ziggler knocks him right back down before hitting a snapmare. Ziggler lays in a huge elbow drop but it's still not enough for a three count. Ziggler locks in another submission, with a body scissors, but Bryan still won't quit.
Bryan catches Ziggler with a big boot, but a flying kick attempt in the corner and Bryan eats nothing but turnbuckle, allowing for another near fall for Ziggler. Ziggler kicks at Bryan's head before picking him up to his feet. Ziggler hits a beautiful fireman's carry throw, but it's still not enough to keep Bryan down. Ziggler locks in a body scissors and tries to lock in another submission.
Bryan battles out of it with a big jawbreaker that stuns Ziggler. Ziggler misses a splash in the corner and Bryan comes back with a series of stiff kicks to Ziggler's chest and leg. He even scores a kick to the face. Bryan avoids Ziggler in the corner with a big backflip before hitting a flying clothesline and a running knee that's good for a two count. Bryan puts his head down and catches a kick to the chest, but he responds with one of his own that takes Ziggler off his feet. Bryan hits a springboard single leg dropkick but it's only good for a two count.
Ziggler tries to score a quick roll up but he can't, so he scores a kick to Bryan's head, but it's still not enough. Ziggler tries for the Zig Zag, but Bryan holds on to the ropes. Bryan hits a buzzsaw kick to the side of Ziggler's head, but Ziggler is still able to kick out at two, and this is a darn good match so far.
Bryan goes up top, but Ziggler is able to stop him. Ziggler tries for a superplex, but Bryan escapes through Ziggler's leg and crotches him on the top instead. Bryan goes for a super back body suplex, but Ziggler reverses it into a splash and a pin for a two count. Bryan kicks out into a pin and he gets a two count. Ziggler locks in the sleeper but Bryan is right out of it. Both men hit cross body blocks, and both men are down.
Both men get to their knees and fight it out, with Ziggler punching and Bryan hitting a big head butt. Back on their feet, Bryan hits a big kick to Ziggler's chest, and Ziggler responds with a quick roll up. Both men trade near falls for a bit in an exciting exchange before Ziggler comes up with a rocker dropper out of nowhere. Ziggler goes for the pin but Bryan gets his foot on the ropes.
Ziggler argues with the ref, but the ref won't relent. Dolph goes for another sleeper, and is eventually able to lock it in, even though Bryan tries to fight it. Ziggler gets him down to the mat, but Bryan is able to make it to the ropes. Ziggler looks to be getting frustrated, and when he picks up Bryan, Bryan takes him right into the LaBell lock. Ziggler taps, and this one is over.
Winner: Daniel Bryan
Backstage:
Miz is backstage with Alex Riley, celebrating Bryan's win and taking credit for his training. Sheamus comes in, laughing, asking who in their right mind would take orders from the Miz? Miz says that he's the captain, not Sheamus. CM Punk comes in and says that Miz is barely Captain Crunch, and things begin to break down with everyone arguing. Santino comes in and calms everyone down, asking if there are snacks and beverages. Punk says they need to strategize, and he's spent time on Smackdown recently, and he should be giving orders. Santino orders Sunchips. Sheamus gets in MIz's face and says if anyone gets in his face, he'll do something to them. Miz turns to Punk when everyone walks off, and says they need to unite tonight for the sake of Raw. Punk laughs and says only some of us are awesome. Riley complains about the team and says Miz needs to get it together. Miz says the team is exactly where it needs to be because where there's chaos, there's opportunity, and they'll take down Team Smackdown.
In the Arena:
Cody Rhodes' music hits and he makes his way out, followed by his tag team partner, Drew McIntyre. Rhodes and McIntyre both grab mics, and say Bragging Rights is an appropriate name for tonight, because he and McIntyre have so much to brag about. McIntyre says it was over a month ago that they became the tag champs, and they've dominated everyone from Raw and Smackdown. He says tonight they've got a dilemma because no one wants to face them. Everyone's scared of them. The GM's stupid beep goes off.
Cole gets up to read an e-mail from the anonymous GM. He says there is a team on Raw worthy of facing the tag champs. Nexus' music hits, and Wade Barrett makes his way out with a mic. He says tonight will be the greatest night in the history of the Nexus, because very soon, he'll be the WWE Champion. He calls out the first member of team Nexus to challenge for the tag titles, David Otunga. Otunga's tag partner for the night, who's been ordered to bring the titles home to Nexus tonight, John Cena.
Cena's music hits and he heads straight to the ring.
Tag Team Championship
Drew McIntyre & Cody Rhodes (c) vs. David Otunga & John Cena
All four men are in the ring, and Otunga tells Cena that he will be starting the match tonight. Cena resists at first, but then agrees to let Otunga kick things off. the bell rings, and Otunga kicks Rhodes in the gut, but he's quickly taken off his feet and McIntyre tags in, pounding on him in the corner with a series of quick rights. Rhodes tags right back in and continues the beat down with a couple of well placed forearms, and McIntyre is back in, helping his partner slam Otunga back into the corner. McIntyre laces Otunga with a couple of right hands before tagging Rhodes back in for a double team suplex.
Otunga scampers to his corner and tags in Cena, who comes in and back Rhodes right into the corner. Rhodes catches Cena with a big right hand and a big forearm though. Cena is quick to reverse it, sending Rhodes into the corner and hitting a quick suplex. Cena picks Rhodes up for a really nice delayed vertical suplex, holding Rhodes up for about 7 seconds. Cena and Otunga argue because Cena won't tag out. This allows Rhodes to get the upper hand and tag out to McIntyre, who comes in for a bit before tagging right back out to Rhodes. Rhodes blasts Cena with a big right hand before kicking away at him in the corner, then tagging right back out.
McIntyre plants Cena with an STO, but it's only good for two. Another tag and Rhodes comes in with a right hand to the midsection before locking in a modified single arm camel clutch. Otunga paces the apron and yells at Cena. Cena stands up with Rhodes on his back before dropping down on top of Rhodes. Cena hits a big shoulder block, then another, but a back suplex and Rhodes is able to sneak out of it and tag McIntyre. Cena hits the back suplex on McIntyre instead and follows up with the five knuckle shuffle. Rhodes distracts Cena, and McIntyre almost hits his DDT, Rhodes tries for Cross Rhodes, but he can't get it. Cena is able to lock in the STF, and Rhodes is forces to tap.
Winners and NEW WWE Tag Team Champions: David Otunga and John Cena
After the match Otunga immediately begins screaming for the titles, and celebrating with his new belt. When he comes down off the ropes though, he walks right into a big AA from Cena. Cena picks up both tag belts, holds them up, and walks to the back with them.
Backstage:
Ted Dibiase is backstage with Maryse, and Josh Matthews asks how he plans to get his Million Dollar Championship back tonight. Dibiase says Goldust doesn't belong in the same ring as him. He says tonight he'll be very direct by beating Goldust, getting back his title, and having his fake NXT girlfriend deported.
Ted DiBiase vs. Goldust
The bell rings and this one's ready to start. Dibiase ducks a lock up and begins beating on Goldust in the corner instead. Goldust comes back with a series of slaps to the face, and a butt bump before sending Dibiase through the ropes and to the outside. Goldust follows to the outside and sends Dibiase hard into the ringside barricade. Back in the ring, Goldust goes to the top rope, but Dibiase catches him with a boot to the side of the head, and Goldust crashes to the mat. Dibiase hits a big back elbow and a dropkick to Goldust that's good for a two count. Dibiase grinds his forearm into Goldust's face before locking in a rear chin lock.
Dibiase hits a big first drop and a couple of knee drops, but the crowd is pretty solidly behind Goldust. Dibiase hits an awesome neckbreaker, but it's not enough for a three count. Dibiase catches Goldust with a big kick to the side of the head, but it's still only enough for two. Dibiase locks in another rear chin lock.
Goldust is able to fight out of the submission with a back suplex, and both men are down. It takes a while, but both eventually get back to their feet, and Goldust hits Dibise with a couple of right hands, and a big running clothesline, before hitting an inverted atomic drop, and a running bulldog. Goldust ducks a clothesline but when he goes for a dive, Dibiase moves and Goldust flies through the ropes and crashes on the arena floor. Dibiase goes to follow, but Goldust is back up and slaps Dibiase before hot shotting him across the top rope. Goldust goes to the top rope, but when he jumps off, Dibiase responds with a dropkick.
Dibiase sends Goldust into the corner and Goldust responds with a snap powerslam. Dibiase tries for dream street, but Goldust fights out, only to walk into a spinebuster that's good for a two count. Dibiase sends Goldust into the corner, but when he follows, he eats a diving shoulder block. Aksana begins to feel the wrath of Maryse outside before she's thrown into the ring. Goldust is distracted getting Aksana out of the ring, and Dibiase is able to hit a low DDT. Dibiase pins Goldust, and this one is over.
Winner: Goldust
After the match, Aksana takes Maryse down and steals the title. She begins to seduce Ted, but she stops short of kissing him, allowing Goldust to surprise him with a final cut. Goldust's music hits, and he and his 'bride-to-be' celebrate with the million dollar belt.
Unified Divas Championship
Layla (c) vs. Natalya
LayCool are the first to make their way out to the ring, of course making fun of their opponent and the people in the crowd, what a surprise. McCool says they're going to beat Natalya faster than they can delete the texts they're getting from Bret Farve. Natalya's music hits, and the crowd cheers, probably just to hear LayCool stop talking.
Layla looks to be the one to take the match tonight. She and Natalya wrestle on the mat for a bit, with Natalya wrestling circles around Layla, before Natalya hits an awesome delayed, pressing suplex. Layla runs and grabs on to the ropes before drop kicking Natalya out of the ring to the floor. Layla ends up begins dragged out through the ropes and smacks her face on the floor. McCool tries to attack Natalya from behind, but she slam her into the barricade for her troubles. McCool is able to get back by slamming her back first into the floor. Layla takes advantage, sending Natalya back into the ring and hitting a big dropkick before locking in a wierd arm focused submission.
Layla turns it into a body scissors, and the crod begins to chant, although it's probably not for the right reasons. Natalya is able to fight out of it and put Layla down with a body slam and a big short arm clothesline. Natalya hits Layla with a big clubbing blow to the back, and a due of clotheslines before slapping Layla across the face. Natalya charges to the corner and right into a big boot, but she comes right back with a dropkick that's good for a two count. Natalya teases the Sharpshooter, but Layla is able to fight out to the ring floor. Layla grabs her title and starts to walk to the back, but Natalya grabs her by her hair and brings her back to the ring. Natalya goes for Layla, but she sticks her head through the ropes and eats a big running kick from McCool. Layla capitalizes with a pin and gets the three count.
Winner and STILL WWE Unified Diva's Champi0n(s): LayCool
- Josh Matthews is standing by, in the grave that will be used for the Buried Alive match tonight. He runs down the very simple rules of the match, namely, that they have to be buried alive. Matthews says tonight will be the final chapter in the saga between the Brother's of Destruction. This leads us directly into a video package about the upcoming match (which is a bit weird in its placement in the middle of the card).
World Heavyweight Championship
Buried Alive Match
Kane (c) vs. Undertaker
The familiar gong rings, and the fans begin to get excited, as the Undertaker makes his way out to the ring.
Kane is out next, with Paul Bearer in tow. Bearer is of course carrying the urn, as usual. Taker doesn't waste any time, attacking Kane while he's on his way down the ramp. Taker lays into Kane with a series of right hands, fighting him to the ring, where he slams his head on the ring steps. Takes whips Kane into the steps shoulder first, before backing him into the barricade and punching away at Kane some more. Taker flips off the top half of the stairs, before slamming Kane down into the bottom half. Taker sends Kane into the ring and hits an immediate splash, and follows it up with a second.
Kane goes to the outside and out into the crowd, and when Taker follows Kane catches him with a couple good shots, but Taker is quick to resond with a couple good shots of his own. Kane is basically running away from Taker, even climbing stairs and beginning to go further up into the crowd, but Taker is able to catch Kane, and grind his foot into Kane's head. Taker his Kane with a couple head butts before striking with a big knee and right hand, knocking Kane back. Taker and Kane trade more shots, and Kane slams Taker head first into a production table. They continue to fight, and Taker finally sends Kane over the barricade and back into the ringside area. Taker begins tossing chairs into the ring.
We open the show with a video package highlighting the 'battle of the brands' theme of tonight's PPV, and the main feuds heading into the event.
The pyro hits and Michael Cole welcomes us to the show. He's broadcasting tonight alongside Jerry the King Lawler and Matt Striker. Cole immediately begins hyping up the 'bragging rights' that will be won in tonight's elimination tag match. They also talk up the WWE Championship match between Wade Barrett and Randy Orton.
We also get a very melodramatic description of the buried alive match, along with somber music and lighting, and it's all interrupted by Vickie Guerrero, who asks the crowd to excuse her. She asks the crowd to welcome the Intercontinental Champion: Dolph Ziggler.
Champion vs. Champion Match
Dolph Ziggler vs. Danel Bryan
The bell rings, and Bryan and Ziggler jockey for position before Ziggler is able to take Bryan down to the mat. Ziggler locks in a side headlock, but Bryan is able to flip it over and catch Ziggler with a leg grapevine. Ziggler fights to the ropes and rolls to the outside. Back in the ring, Ziggler and Bryan are tentative again before Ziggler sweeps Bryan's leg and is able to score a near fall. We get some more mat wrestling out of the two, and another submission attempt from Bryan leads to Dolph bailing from the ring again. Bryan follows out this time but Vickie blocks him, so Bryan climbs up to the apron and flies off with a huge knee.
Back in the ring, Bryan scores with a big dropkick, but Ziggler rolls back to the outside, catches Bryan with a cheap shot, and comes back in the ring to take advantage. Ziggler kicks away at Bryan before laying in some punches and choking him against the middle rope. Zigler goes for the pin but he only gets a two count. Ziggler locks in a crazy looking submission hold, but Bryan is able to fight up to his feet, and Ziggler modifies it to a rear chin lock. Ziggler tries to go for a neckbreaker, but Bryan counters into a series of near falls that are good for a couple of two counts. Ziggler catches Bryan unaware with an inverted bodyslam for a two count.
Ziggler locks in a rear chin lock, and grinds his forehead against Bryan's. Bryan is able to fight to his feet, and starts to fight out of the hold, but Ziggler pulls him back down to the mat by his hair, before hitting a running, flipping neckbreaker that's good for another near fall. Ziggler pulls Bryan to his feet and taunts him, and Bryan responds with a big right to Ziggler's side. Ziggler knocks him right back down before hitting a snapmare. Ziggler lays in a huge elbow drop but it's still not enough for a three count. Ziggler locks in another submission, with a body scissors, but Bryan still won't quit.
Bryan catches Ziggler with a big boot, but a flying kick attempt in the corner and Bryan eats nothing but turnbuckle, allowing for another near fall for Ziggler. Ziggler kicks at Bryan's head before picking him up to his feet. Ziggler hits a beautiful fireman's carry throw, but it's still not enough to keep Bryan down. Ziggler locks in a body scissors and tries to lock in another submission.
Bryan battles out of it with a big jawbreaker that stuns Ziggler. Ziggler misses a splash in the corner and Bryan comes back with a series of stiff kicks to Ziggler's chest and leg. He even scores a kick to the face. Bryan avoids Ziggler in the corner with a big backflip before hitting a flying clothesline and a running knee that's good for a two count. Bryan puts his head down and catches a kick to the chest, but he responds with one of his own that takes Ziggler off his feet. Bryan hits a springboard single leg dropkick but it's only good for a two count.
Ziggler tries to score a quick roll up but he can't, so he scores a kick to Bryan's head, but it's still not enough. Ziggler tries for the Zig Zag, but Bryan holds on to the ropes. Bryan hits a buzzsaw kick to the side of Ziggler's head, but Ziggler is still able to kick out at two, and this is a darn good match so far.
Bryan goes up top, but Ziggler is able to stop him. Ziggler tries for a superplex, but Bryan escapes through Ziggler's leg and crotches him on the top instead. Bryan goes for a super back body suplex, but Ziggler reverses it into a splash and a pin for a two count. Bryan kicks out into a pin and he gets a two count. Ziggler locks in the sleeper but Bryan is right out of it. Both men hit cross body blocks, and both men are down.
Both men get to their knees and fight it out, with Ziggler punching and Bryan hitting a big head butt. Back on their feet, Bryan hits a big kick to Ziggler's chest, and Ziggler responds with a quick roll up. Both men trade near falls for a bit in an exciting exchange before Ziggler comes up with a rocker dropper out of nowhere. Ziggler goes for the pin but Bryan gets his foot on the ropes.
Ziggler argues with the ref, but the ref won't relent. Dolph goes for another sleeper, and is eventually able to lock it in, even though Bryan tries to fight it. Ziggler gets him down to the mat, but Bryan is able to make it to the ropes. Ziggler looks to be getting frustrated, and when he picks up Bryan, Bryan takes him right into the LaBell lock. Ziggler taps, and this one is over.
Winner: Daniel Bryan
Backstage:
Miz is backstage with Alex Riley, celebrating Bryan's win and taking credit for his training. Sheamus comes in, laughing, asking who in their right mind would take orders from the Miz? Miz says that he's the captain, not Sheamus. CM Punk comes in and says that Miz is barely Captain Crunch, and things begin to break down with everyone arguing. Santino comes in and calms everyone down, asking if there are snacks and beverages. Punk says they need to strategize, and he's spent time on Smackdown recently, and he should be giving orders. Santino orders Sunchips. Sheamus gets in MIz's face and says if anyone gets in his face, he'll do something to them. Miz turns to Punk when everyone walks off, and says they need to unite tonight for the sake of Raw. Punk laughs and says only some of us are awesome. Riley complains about the team and says Miz needs to get it together. Miz says the team is exactly where it needs to be because where there's chaos, there's opportunity, and they'll take down Team Smackdown.
In the Arena:
Cody Rhodes' music hits and he makes his way out, followed by his tag team partner, Drew McIntyre. Rhodes and McIntyre both grab mics, and say Bragging Rights is an appropriate name for tonight, because he and McIntyre have so much to brag about. McIntyre says it was over a month ago that they became the tag champs, and they've dominated everyone from Raw and Smackdown. He says tonight they've got a dilemma because no one wants to face them. Everyone's scared of them. The GM's stupid beep goes off.
Cole gets up to read an e-mail from the anonymous GM. He says there is a team on Raw worthy of facing the tag champs. Nexus' music hits, and Wade Barrett makes his way out with a mic. He says tonight will be the greatest night in the history of the Nexus, because very soon, he'll be the WWE Champion. He calls out the first member of team Nexus to challenge for the tag titles, David Otunga. Otunga's tag partner for the night, who's been ordered to bring the titles home to Nexus tonight, John Cena.
Cena's music hits and he heads straight to the ring.
Tag Team Championship
Drew McIntyre & Cody Rhodes (c) vs. David Otunga & John Cena
All four men are in the ring, and Otunga tells Cena that he will be starting the match tonight. Cena resists at first, but then agrees to let Otunga kick things off. the bell rings, and Otunga kicks Rhodes in the gut, but he's quickly taken off his feet and McIntyre tags in, pounding on him in the corner with a series of quick rights. Rhodes tags right back in and continues the beat down with a couple of well placed forearms, and McIntyre is back in, helping his partner slam Otunga back into the corner. McIntyre laces Otunga with a couple of right hands before tagging Rhodes back in for a double team suplex.
Otunga scampers to his corner and tags in Cena, who comes in and back Rhodes right into the corner. Rhodes catches Cena with a big right hand and a big forearm though. Cena is quick to reverse it, sending Rhodes into the corner and hitting a quick suplex. Cena picks Rhodes up for a really nice delayed vertical suplex, holding Rhodes up for about 7 seconds. Cena and Otunga argue because Cena won't tag out. This allows Rhodes to get the upper hand and tag out to McIntyre, who comes in for a bit before tagging right back out to Rhodes. Rhodes blasts Cena with a big right hand before kicking away at him in the corner, then tagging right back out.
McIntyre plants Cena with an STO, but it's only good for two. Another tag and Rhodes comes in with a right hand to the midsection before locking in a modified single arm camel clutch. Otunga paces the apron and yells at Cena. Cena stands up with Rhodes on his back before dropping down on top of Rhodes. Cena hits a big shoulder block, then another, but a back suplex and Rhodes is able to sneak out of it and tag McIntyre. Cena hits the back suplex on McIntyre instead and follows up with the five knuckle shuffle. Rhodes distracts Cena, and McIntyre almost hits his DDT, Rhodes tries for Cross Rhodes, but he can't get it. Cena is able to lock in the STF, and Rhodes is forces to tap.
Winners and NEW WWE Tag Team Champions: David Otunga and John Cena
After the match Otunga immediately begins screaming for the titles, and celebrating with his new belt. When he comes down off the ropes though, he walks right into a big AA from Cena. Cena picks up both tag belts, holds them up, and walks to the back with them.
Backstage:
Ted Dibiase is backstage with Maryse, and Josh Matthews asks how he plans to get his Million Dollar Championship back tonight. Dibiase says Goldust doesn't belong in the same ring as him. He says tonight he'll be very direct by beating Goldust, getting back his title, and having his fake NXT girlfriend deported.
Ted DiBiase vs. Goldust
The bell rings and this one's ready to start. Dibiase ducks a lock up and begins beating on Goldust in the corner instead. Goldust comes back with a series of slaps to the face, and a butt bump before sending Dibiase through the ropes and to the outside. Goldust follows to the outside and sends Dibiase hard into the ringside barricade. Back in the ring, Goldust goes to the top rope, but Dibiase catches him with a boot to the side of the head, and Goldust crashes to the mat. Dibiase hits a big back elbow and a dropkick to Goldust that's good for a two count. Dibiase grinds his forearm into Goldust's face before locking in a rear chin lock.
Dibiase hits a big first drop and a couple of knee drops, but the crowd is pretty solidly behind Goldust. Dibiase hits an awesome neckbreaker, but it's not enough for a three count. Dibiase catches Goldust with a big kick to the side of the head, but it's still only enough for two. Dibiase locks in another rear chin lock.
Goldust is able to fight out of the submission with a back suplex, and both men are down. It takes a while, but both eventually get back to their feet, and Goldust hits Dibise with a couple of right hands, and a big running clothesline, before hitting an inverted atomic drop, and a running bulldog. Goldust ducks a clothesline but when he goes for a dive, Dibiase moves and Goldust flies through the ropes and crashes on the arena floor. Dibiase goes to follow, but Goldust is back up and slaps Dibiase before hot shotting him across the top rope. Goldust goes to the top rope, but when he jumps off, Dibiase responds with a dropkick.
Dibiase sends Goldust into the corner and Goldust responds with a snap powerslam. Dibiase tries for dream street, but Goldust fights out, only to walk into a spinebuster that's good for a two count. Dibiase sends Goldust into the corner, but when he follows, he eats a diving shoulder block. Aksana begins to feel the wrath of Maryse outside before she's thrown into the ring. Goldust is distracted getting Aksana out of the ring, and Dibiase is able to hit a low DDT. Dibiase pins Goldust, and this one is over.
Winner: Goldust
After the match, Aksana takes Maryse down and steals the title. She begins to seduce Ted, but she stops short of kissing him, allowing Goldust to surprise him with a final cut. Goldust's music hits, and he and his 'bride-to-be' celebrate with the million dollar belt.
Unified Divas Championship
Layla (c) vs. Natalya
LayCool are the first to make their way out to the ring, of course making fun of their opponent and the people in the crowd, what a surprise. McCool says they're going to beat Natalya faster than they can delete the texts they're getting from Bret Farve. Natalya's music hits, and the crowd cheers, probably just to hear LayCool stop talking.
Layla looks to be the one to take the match tonight. She and Natalya wrestle on the mat for a bit, with Natalya wrestling circles around Layla, before Natalya hits an awesome delayed, pressing suplex. Layla runs and grabs on to the ropes before drop kicking Natalya out of the ring to the floor. Layla ends up begins dragged out through the ropes and smacks her face on the floor. McCool tries to attack Natalya from behind, but she slam her into the barricade for her troubles. McCool is able to get back by slamming her back first into the floor. Layla takes advantage, sending Natalya back into the ring and hitting a big dropkick before locking in a wierd arm focused submission.
Layla turns it into a body scissors, and the crod begins to chant, although it's probably not for the right reasons. Natalya is able to fight out of it and put Layla down with a body slam and a big short arm clothesline. Natalya hits Layla with a big clubbing blow to the back, and a due of clotheslines before slapping Layla across the face. Natalya charges to the corner and right into a big boot, but she comes right back with a dropkick that's good for a two count. Natalya teases the Sharpshooter, but Layla is able to fight out to the ring floor. Layla grabs her title and starts to walk to the back, but Natalya grabs her by her hair and brings her back to the ring. Natalya goes for Layla, but she sticks her head through the ropes and eats a big running kick from McCool. Layla capitalizes with a pin and gets the three count.
Winner and STILL WWE Unified Diva's Champi0n(s): LayCool
- Josh Matthews is standing by, in the grave that will be used for the Buried Alive match tonight. He runs down the very simple rules of the match, namely, that they have to be buried alive. Matthews says tonight will be the final chapter in the saga between the Brother's of Destruction. This leads us directly into a video package about the upcoming match (which is a bit weird in its placement in the middle of the card).
World Heavyweight Championship
Buried Alive Match
Kane (c) vs. Undertaker
The familiar gong rings, and the fans begin to get excited, as the Undertaker makes his way out to the ring.
Kane is out next, with Paul Bearer in tow. Bearer is of course carrying the urn, as usual. Taker doesn't waste any time, attacking Kane while he's on his way down the ramp. Taker lays into Kane with a series of right hands, fighting him to the ring, where he slams his head on the ring steps. Takes whips Kane into the steps shoulder first, before backing him into the barricade and punching away at Kane some more. Taker flips off the top half of the stairs, before slamming Kane down into the bottom half. Taker sends Kane into the ring and hits an immediate splash, and follows it up with a second.
Kane goes to the outside and out into the crowd, and when Taker follows Kane catches him with a couple good shots, but Taker is quick to resond with a couple good shots of his own. Kane is basically running away from Taker, even climbing stairs and beginning to go further up into the crowd, but Taker is able to catch Kane, and grind his foot into Kane's head. Taker his Kane with a couple head butts before striking with a big knee and right hand, knocking Kane back. Taker and Kane trade more shots, and Kane slams Taker head first into a production table. They continue to fight, and Taker finally sends Kane over the barricade and back into the ringside area. Taker begins tossing chairs into the ring.
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